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NEATH. At Neath on Friday, Enoch Jones, rol- ler man, Tonna, was summoned for using abusive language. Defendant accused P.C. Evans of knocking him down. Defendant was fined 10s. and costs. The Neath coroner held an inquest on Saturday on the body of Phyllis Watkins, aged 13 months, daughter of David Watkins, furnaceman, PhLllip6'-court. The mother said the child had a fit on Friday morning and died. It had been subject to fits from birth. Dr. Jones. Skewen, said the child had alwayr- been weak. Death was due to natural jauses. Verdict accordingly The funeral of the late Mrs. Harriet Mar- tin, wife of Mr. James Martin, Yilliers- sfcreet, Briton Ferry, took place at Ynys- mardy Cemetery on Monday. Tradespeople turned out in large numbers. The coffin was cover with wreaths. A long line of carriages, with many sympathisers cm foot, followed I he remains to their last resting place. Rev. H. Lewis officiated. The remains of the late Mr Job Freeguard, butcher, Neath, were interred in Llantwit Cemetery on Friday afternoon. The ttev. Wm. Jenkins (curate) officiated at the grave- side, where Mr. D. E. Thomas also read the Foresters' burial service. Among the mourners present were Mr. Ben Freeguard (son), Mr. Jenkins (son-in-law), the Mayor .Councillor E. S. Phillips), Alderman Trick, J.P., Councillors Hopkin Morgan. J. T. Baiaes, W. H. Hunkin, Messrs. Dan -viias, E. Law. T. Brown. Geo. Morgan, — Shill- ing, A. Trick, G D Trick. L. C. Thomas, J. E. Jones. D. M. Davies, F. Williams, R. A. Browniug. Wm. Jones, and Head Con- stable Uicbaru Jones. There were many wreaths. Messrs. J. Fear. Davies and Co.. carried out the arrangements.

LLANDILO. The rank of Lient.-Colonel of the 1st Vol. welsh Battalion has been conferred on Major T. G. Williams, solicitor, Llandilo. Lord Dynevor, Dynevor Castle, Uandilo, accompanied by his nephew, Mr. A. Joyce, and Dr. B. Bird, travelled by the 11 a.m. train for London, en route to Egypt, for a three months' tour. At LLa/ndilo on Saturday, Lizzie Gwen Rees, 18; Grenig Bridge, Glanamman (re- presented by Mr. T. G. Williams) summoned John WaltersJtb) • Cwmgrenig, Glamamman (represented Mr. Ludford, LJanelly), to show cause, etc. Defendant was ordered to pay Z6. a week. It was made known in Llandilo on Tues- day that iotimation had been received by Mr. Shipley Lewis, clerk to Liandilo Rural Council, that the Local Goverarneirt Board would sanction the loam, of L900 for the con- struction of the cattle market on the Quarry site, subject to the Council making better arrangements for the sewage disposal. Llandilo Debating Society met on Monday, Mr. Aroeurin Rees presiding, and discussed "Which has the better advantages, Town or Country Life?" Mr. O. S. Davies was for the country, and Mr. Isaac Harries for the town. Messrs. R. M. Rees (Pontardawe), J. C. Hurley, Wm. Rees, J. Thomas, R. T. Evans, F. E. S. Thomas ajid J. P. Prichard also spoke.

MR. T. P. RICHARDS' RETIREMENT RECOLLECTIONS OF OLD SWANSEA SHIPOWNING DAYS. "The retirement from business of Mr. T. P. Richards." paid an old Swansea ship- master, "brings to my memory the days cf thirty or fcrty years ago when scores ol Swansea sailors left the port bound for Prince Edward Island (or the 'Island' as it was familiarly called) to rig out and when completed bring home the ships built for the firm of Richards, Power and Co. Some of the ships wer-, kept by them, others were sold, mostly to local shipowners and the fit- ting out of those vessels for the various trades they were to be engaged in kept a II considerable number of men busily going. "Scores of Swansea men are no doubt glad of their visits to the 'Island.' for there an I opportunity lay of learning a very impor- tant branch of seamanship such as was seldom offered in the Bristol Channel ports, which I was the branch of rigging. We had to keep at it pretty smart out there for we were under the keen eye of Mr William Eichards, himself a thorough eeaman. and our boss was Captain Tom Griffiths. who was after- wards drowned almost near his birthplace on the Gower coast. We usually left the 'Island' homeward bound about the 'fall' as it U palled out there, and thus escaped the rigours of an 'island' winter for though the climate is glorious in the summer there are many warmer places in the winter. "Yes, I can recollect the first of their barques, the 'Fairy.' 'Alma.' and 'Isabella,' vessels all of about 500 tons. Then the larger ships f some 1.500 tons, the 'Caspar,' 'Victoria,' etc., and finally the smart bar- quentines, many of the latter being alive to- day. "It was a common sight some 35 years ago to see as many as 12 or 14 vessels in the North Dock all discharging calamine ore from Calaforte, in the Island of Sardinia, each of them flying the houee flag cf R.P. and Co."

NEATH ABBEY GIRL'S BABY, MARRIED MAN ORDERED TO PAY. Mary Ann Tregaskis. Neath Abbey, sum. moned Sidney Thomas, pattern maker, with the Dyuevor Engineering Co.. to show cause, etc. Thomas, who is now married, admitted the paternity and ar. order of 3s. 6d. a week was isade. Mr. E. Powell appeared for the co».pl»inact. CVUIOUS CASE FROM SEVEN USTERS. At Neath, on Friday. Hannah Gwen RefS, single, Seven Bisters, sought an avfiliauon order against William Davies, haulier, Sev#.Il Sisters Curing the hearing of the case it transpired that the summons was taken out before the child was born and that it was still-born The magistrates were unable to make any order.

SWANSEA "STAR" THEATRE SERVICE. At Swansea "Star" Theatre service on Sunday night, Miss Ethel Veronica, of the "Aladdin" Pantomime Company appeared in very good voice after her recent indis- position and sang, with violin accompnni- ment "For all Eternity." Miss Nellie Crabbe, whu has a voice of very pleasing quality, and Mr Willie Bees, were the other chief vocal contributors to the programme. being heard to best advantage in respectively Cowen's favourite "The Better Land," and "At the Golden Gate.' whilst the Cambrian Trio, including Messrs. Fanelli and Moor, and the "Star" artistes, gave other selec- tions, the orchestra accompanying the hymns, which included "Hark, hark my Soul," and "Bock of Agee." Mr Coutts related a. story pointing out the moral of honesty being the better policy; and. when lantern slides of the life of David was thrown on the_ screen, promised a handsome book to the boy or girl who sent in +he b«?t essay on the subject of the Israelite King. Mr. J C. Prosser accompanied.

Coughs, Colds, I AND CHRONIC CHEST DISEASES. I A SPEEDY HOME CURE. W. LASCELLES-SCOTT, F.S.Sc. (LOND.) ANALYST, LITTLE ILFORD. Lecturtr on Chemistry and Hygiene, says in his Certificate of Analysis, I have pleasure in certifying that in my opinion VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE is an exceptionally pure, safe, and effective preparation." an exceptionally pure, safe, and effective preparation." VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE immediately subdues a cold however severe, eases a cough instantly, and heals the mucus surface of the breathing passages. Its delightful balsamic properties are most gratifying, nothing could be better and safer for children's coughs, and to the sufferer from chronic chest diseases it is a complete revelation. — M UK FOR If ENDS LIGHTNING ■■ COUGH CURE The purest and most efficient Remedy procurable for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, ■ Asthma, Catarrh, Weak BP Lungs, & Children's Coughs. Oid., 1/1 i and 2/9 per bottle, ~At ail Chemiits Drug Starts everywhere.

w LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. j (By "Dyfri.") I To-day (Friday) the magistrates ■will DCO- baly have a long sitting. The annua.1 li-, cences to publicans will have to be consid- j ered, and in addition to this, there are half a dozen cases on the calendar, and one of tn.-e latter is a most serious one. At present there are 42 alehouse licences and two off-licnces in the division in exist- ence, 27 of which are in the borough alone. The momento-us question at presto to licensed victuallers is Will there be Any changes "? Mr. Rees Parry, of Aberwyffddon, Llan- fairarvBryn, a farmer, aged 85 years, had the pleasure, and to him, novel experi- ence, of a ride in a motor-car to the town one day last week In accordance wit.h his annual custom, i Mr. Haley, J.P., the squire of (Jiaoifcxraiiie Park, entertained his tenantry, workmen, and others connected with the estate, to a sumptuous supper on Wednesday last. A man of "thirst" knocked at a Bhaii- dirmuyn public-house one evening ktot week. Tffhe front door was dceed nd even locked. The man hammered for some time, and receiving no response, feared the landlady wa6 ill. He summoned some neighbours to the scene, who likewise had fears that some- thing was amis6. When on the point of bursting the door open, the people congregated werb sur- prised to see the landlady approaching from the highway. They had been to chapel, hence the re- sult. According to a return issued' by the Lo- cal Government Board the cost of the main- tenance of paupers in the Llandovery Union during the last haJf of the parochial year 190S6 was as follows :—-In-maintenance £ 201, and out-rehef JB355 respectively. This beans a favourable comparison with o^ilier cor responding periods. At the weekly market on Friday last a farmer was heard to remark, A happy I new year to you," "Oh, dear, you must have slept a month," was the retort. A party of monoglots met on the Llan- dilo railway platform the other day. They were of the fallowing nationalities :—- Welsh, English, French, Spanish, and Ger- man. AH happened to speak at the same time to a porter, and that poor man was iso startled that he dropped1 his barrow and ran. Yes: the man has survived t1:c shock. Mr. D. A. Thonxas, M.P., announced the other day that ooaJ would soon rise to jSl per ton. If the popular M.P. paid a visit to Llan. dovery he would very aoon find that the black nugget was per ton already a good II deal more than the prophtesied sum. At a dance held not many miles from this town, a young lady and1 her best man I were waltzing together. She was a very chatty person, whilst he—although a beau- tiful dancer—was not much of a conversa- tionalist. Thus said she "You dance divinely. I could dance to heaven with vou." The young man was perplexed for a suit- able reply, but ultimately remarked, "Can't you reverse, miss? W This is really a fact! The Town Council have supplied the Fire Brigade with extra yards of hose. The ratepayers now anxiously await a practice, so sound the alarm! A hockey enthusiast has sent me the fol- lowing lines: — Oil where, oh where, have the hookey boys gone, Oh where, oh where, can they be? With their sticks in hand and attacks so strong, Oh where, oh where, can they be? Many Uajidbverians, particularly. those who engaged' him for the Memorial Eistedd- fod last week, will feel proud to glean that Mr. C. Meaidwy Davies, of LlanelLy, has (in conjunction witth Sir Frederick Bridge, the eminent English musician) been retained as one of the adjudicators :or the next Crystal Palace Temperance Festi- val. Bravo! Mr. David Rowe has just returned from South Africa to his native town for a short holiday. He spent most, of the time in 1 he Zambesi district, and looks in the pink .f conidtion. The "Volunteer smoker" on Saturday evening was a great success. Musical talent was abundantly in evi- dence, and as the chairman (Lieut. Rees) remarked, the singing was one of the best he has ever heard. Expressions of regret were made at the coming departure of Mr. Ben Davies from the town. It is to be hoped that the wishes of Lieut. Rees that the town will once more Boast of a company of its own, will be realised. I have received a forecast that tramps will be numerous in this part- of the county during the forthcoming spring. We await developments—at the ,petty sessions and elsewhere. VOLUNTEER PARADE AND PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. On Saturday afternoon about 50 volun- teers, comiprrisiing the Llandovery detach- ment of the G Company, 1st V.B. the Welsh Ragiment, partook of a route march attired i. full d'ress, marching order, and wearing the new pattern caps. They pre- sented a very smart appearance indeed, whilst their marching was perfection itself and for this they deserve every credit. In the evening a smoking concert was arranged in the long room of the King's Head Hotel, and at the outset of the pro- ceedings, Lieut. J. F. Rees, who presided congratolated some of the men upon their good shooting in the recent Morris tube competition. He hoped before very long \1 f tradesmen of Llandovery to subscribe towards a similar contest ird ment, (Hear, hear.) If this was it would encourage the vo'unteer move ment very much. The strength of the de- tachment last year was only 34, but he was now pleased to say that too numbers had increased to 65. (Cheers.) He was yet dissatisfied with the figures, as in a town like LIandoverv they oug-ht easily to! get another 65 enrolled. He had received orders from the headquarters to form a company of their own, but this could not be done unless they guaranteed an enroll- ment of 75. Thev had therefore only an- other fen to enroll, and there should he no difficulty. (Cheens.) But they must take into consideration resignations and such like contingencies, and therefore he considered it would not be safe to start a company of their own unless they got 00 to join. He would take upon himeeif th3 responsibility of getting this number up.! (Applause.) The work in camp last year j had done them all good, and he hoped that this year they would go into camp as their own company. (Hear, hear.) By doing so a lot of inconvenience would be saved. They would get their own shooting range, with full control over it, and they need not go out of Llandovery for anything. (Hear, hear.) ° Lieut. Rees subsequently presented the shooting prizes amongst the following: — Privates T. R. -Tones, T. Lewis. Cyril H. Parry, W. A Davies, T. H. Evans, W. Williams, Dan Jones, T. G. Da-vies, W- Dale. Gwilvm Evans, Raymond H. Jones, and D. R. Morgan. Thj", interesting ceremony being over, the rsat,of the evening was pleasantly whilcd away with the following nrnsicaJ pro- gramme :—"Gwlad y Dslyn," Private W. N. Thomas; "The Warrior's Return," Pri- vate T. Rees Jones; "Running up the Stairs," Private Harry Williams; "Truroo

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— 3 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. LLANDOVERY. WHIT MONDAY, MAY 20th, 1907. GRAND ANNUAL BRASS BAND AND CHORAL CONTESTS, ETC. CHIEF CHORAL.—"And He Saved them out of their Distresses." Prize j350. and £ 2 2s. to successful Conductor. Programmes, with full particulars, may be obtained in a. few days of the Hon. Sec., Mr. M. H. ECHOLS, 1%!X

NEATH CATTLE SALESMAN'S AFFAIRS. FATHER SEHVED HIM WITH A WRIT FOR JB650. DIDN'T PUT IN AN APPEARANCE AGAINST IT. 1 At NeaA. Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday ) John Richard Griffiths, Crinailt Farm, far- ( mer and cattle salesman, was again publicly examined. Mr. Jeffreys represented debtor. Debtor's liabilities amounted to JS2,809, as- sets JEl 10s., and deficiency £ 2,797. He ( said the cause of his failure was insufficient 4 capital, heavy expenses, and competition Debtor commenced business as cattle salesman nine years ago, when his father j became surety for £2ÓÛ. Debtor had no capital of his own. Recently his father caused a writ to be issued for J3650 for goods supplied, and he subsequently paid his father's solicitor £ 179 on account. The fol- lowing day, December 12th, bankrupt ar- ranged with his brother-in-law for a loan of H300, to be secured by a bill of sale on bankrupt's stock and household furniture. The bill of sale was executed by bankrupt on December l&th, when the H500 was re- ceived and paid to his father's solicitor, on account of the judgment referred to. By the said bill of sale bankrupt assigned his assets, except a book debt for £1 10s. His unsecured liabilities included JB150 for money borrowed, the remainder being practically all for cattle, sheep, and pigs purchased. Debtor told the Official Receiver that his turnover was J3800 per week on an average. Ho could make no money because of the keenness of competition. He dealt with his father, who was a cattle dealer in Ire land. Any profits they divided any losses they shared. He first knew he was in diffi- culties three years ago, when he couldn't pay a dealer. Within a few weeks of his bankruptcy his cheques became dishonoured, but he was surprised when his father served him with a writ for £630. Registrar: Did you expect the writ?- No, sir. Did you put in an appearance?—No. You knew that you could have filed your petition and given your other creditors a chance?—I thought to go on again. And vou knew that you were insolvent three years ago? I don't believe you. Does your father often come over here?—No. When was he last over here?—About Nov- ember. The Registrar Just before this interesting performance of the writ? In reply to the Official Receiver, debtrr said Mr. Jeffreys had acted for his father, but he was not his (debtor's) solicitor then. The JB500 he paid to his brother on behalf of his father. At that time Mr. Jeffreys was acting for his father, the bill of sale halder and himself. Mr. Parminter took the inventory. Why, "asked the Official Receiver, did you give all to your father? Why did you not geve your other creditors a chance?—I thought to go on again. Where were you going to get stock from? --From my father. The Registrar: You preferred him once, and I suppose you could do it again. What is your brother-in-law?—A steward of a club. Then he must know something about busi- ness. Did you tell your brother-in-law that the JB500 would square up your anairs?— No. I told him that it would satisfy the writ. But you had other creditors, and heavy ones too. Do you mean to tell me that your brother calmly handed you the money without asking any questions as to your position?—We had the money. Registrar: Does it not strike you as a very unusual. proceeding?-No.. Well it does me. In answer to further questions debtor ad- mitted that the bank had issued a writ for j6851. When the L300 was received his wife did not count the money. Neither did be nor his brother, to whom he handed it. With regard to his book debts, they were nominally worth B600. These were sold to his father in July last for £ 200, under a long executed assignment. James Williams, Newcastle-Emlyn, a cre- ditor, said he thought it most unfair. You (to the debtor) paid your father and no one else. The Registrar: I think everyone will agree with that, but we are not trying that question now. Mr. Williams and two other creditors: Well it's a great loss fot us. Mr. Williams: You swore that you owed nothing to anybody but us. The RegistrarThat is an important question. Did you do so?—No. The Registrar: When was that ? MT. Williams "• That was on December 5th last. Debtor: You asked me for a cheque for £ 30, and I said I could not pay £ 10. I ^The ?ecnstrar: Yet, on the same date the bank honoured a cheque for your father br JB139 18s. How do you reconcile that?- Mv father was giving mo stock. The Registrar: It is a very extraordinary *35; Williams: Why didn't you give us a dram?9 .Registrar: would have been a fair thing to do. Instead of that you gave all to your father. Mr Jas. Williams (a partner of the other Mr. Williams): We have been hit hard. Another creditor from Newcastle-Emlvn: Yes, and he has had a load of sheep and a load' of pigs from me and never as much written to sav he had them. It's shameful. That was in June and July. The case was adjourned until the next court.

WEST WALES FARMERS. INVITATION TO FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES. At the Carmarthen Farmers' Co-operative Society mooting. Mr. J. W. Harries (Pil- rath) presiding on Saturday, the report read showed a profit of £ 400. Mr. D. H. Thomas paid if they could only get the Farmers' Co-operative Societies in Wales to jpin and form a central council to meet onoe or twice a year to discuss things in general he thought they would make the co-operative movement a succn-s unheard of in the annals of the Weloh farm- ing industry. An offer of a silver cup value five guineas from Mr. Brigstocke (Blaenpant) for com- petition, was accepted.

FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER. DERBYSHIRE MINER COMMITTED TO ASSIZES. Thomas Byard, a Derbyshire miner, who was recently arrested in coninecticai with the alleged manslaughter of William Hall, a navvy, at Wessington, on Boring Day in 1891, was again brought before an AMroton magistrate on Saturday. The magistrate, however, come to the con- clusion that there was not sufficient evi- dence upon which his court could commit accused for trial, but he formally completed the procedure, which was commenced fifteen yeairs ago by the district coroner, and upon the latter's warrant Byard was committed to Derbyshire Assizes, bail being allowed.

THATCHED COTTAGE ON FIRE. ABERAVON BRIGADE AT WORK IN A SNOWSTORM. During a snowstorm at Aberavon on Mon- day night a thatched octtage at the upper end of Velindre, Aberavon, was discoveired to be on fire. The building is occupied by an old military veteran named Joseph, who carried on a second-hand goods business, and his wife. Captain Anderson, of the Aberavon Fire Brigade, promptly got his men together, and were soon on the scene, but the building could not be saved, the thatch burning -idly P" The firemen suocceded in confining tho flames to the burning building, and saved the adjoining cottages. Their task was a diffi- cult one, as the snow was falling heavily, &r.d the smoke from the burning straw was blinding. Several articles of clothing, bed- dang, and furniture were saved. The damage is estimated at ebout JBl(X). The aged couple were given shelter by úeigh- bours.

THE BREATH OF THE PINE FOREST. THE RIGHT WAY AND THE WRONG WAY OF TREATING COUGHS AND COLDS. The advent of Peps, the pleasant pins-air treatment for throat, lung, and chest dis- sases, has superseded old-fashioned treat- ment by medicines through the stomach as xanplet.ely as modern methods in medicine have superseded the bleeding-cup. Medi- cines to benefit the lungs and bronchial tubes should obviously reached the aSe^tcd pa.rts direct. Peps convey the pleasant balsamic essences of the rich" pine woods straight to the seat of the trouble. A medicine for the chest and lungs is all wrong if it has to be merely swallowed into the stomach, which has no direct connection with the lungs. You can't swallow any- thing into your lungs. Old-time chest, lung and cough medicines are just as wrong- headed in effect as they are in composition. They are usually heavily drugged with opium, chloral, morphia, or some other nar- cotic, or else loaded with bromides or other sedatives. By dosing the nerves they often stop a cough, without removing the cause. It is dangerous to merely stop a cough, for coughing is Nature's way of expelling phlegm, disease germs, and other obstruc- tions from the throat, lungs, and chest. If you stop the cough before its work is done, by putting your nerves to sleep, your chest, throat, and lungs get clogged up with impurities. Peps cure coughs and colds by making the cough easy, natural, and painless, and by destroying disease germs. You simply take a little Pep from its silver paper wrapping and let it disolve on the tongue, or crush it between the teeth. This releases the pine essences imprisoned in the tablet, and im- mediately the nasal cavities, the throat, the lungs, and the bronchial tubes are filled with the healing breath of the rich pine woods. Broathing becomes easy and natural when the breath is impregnated with the rich balsamic pine air from Peps; phlegm is loosened, and brings out with it all the duet and germs inhaled from polluted air; coughing is eased and allayed, and the clogged-up air passages are cleared. Be on your guard against substitutes and imitations. See that the registered name-- Peps—is on every box you buy. There is nothing "just as good" as Peps. Of all chemists at 1/15 or 2'9 per box. or post free at the same prices, from The Peps Pastille Co., Carlton Hill, Leeds, or C. E. Fulford, Ltd., Leeds.

SWANSEA'S DOCK TRADE IN 1906 HARBOUR MANAGER'S REPORT TO THE TEITSTEES. The annual report of the Swansea Har- bour manager (Mr Law) to the trustees of the Swansea Harbour, was issued on Mon- day It states.—Last year will be remem- bered as one of marked prosperity, the in- crease in th3 export of ooal and patent fuel eclipsing that of any previous year. The pronounced character of the growth of the trade of the haibour during the last four quinquennial periods is illustrated by the following figures, viz.:— Total Trade. Increase on I 1891.2,726,935 tons 1886.13.3 per cent 1896.3,044.257 tons 1891.11.6 per cent. 1901.3.852,796 tons 1896.26.5 per cent. 1906.5.299.736 tons 1901.37.5 per cent. I The increase last year on the previous year was 773,680 tons, or 17 per cent.. the average weekly tonnage being: 101.918 tons. The in- crease in import trade was small, bei ng only 24.393 tons. Pitwood improved 23,000 tons, but iron ore fell 15,700 tons. The shipments of coal and patent fuel con- stitutes a very large proportion of the en- tire trade. The increased shipments last year amount to three-quarters cf a million ton3, more than half of which went to France. The quantity sent to San Francisco fell to 23.454 tons. The tinplate continues to improve, last year's shipments constituting a record. A strinkago took place in the quai.tity sent to the United States, the Far East. and the Argentine Republio. but this was more than made up in the exports to Continental coun- tries. The total increase for the year is 18.393 tons. The growth of the fish trade has not been quite equal to that of the two previous years, the increase being 26 per cent., as compared with 57 per cent. in 1905, and 41 per cent, in 1904; still the outlook is en- couraging. Excellent progress has been made with the new dock. JE.167,000 having been expended thereon during the year. Recent develop- ments indicate how very necessary was the steps taken in starting this important un- dertaking. Tbl' gross traffic which passed over the railways of the trust amounted ^J;466-^0. tons, as against 4,002,947 tons in 1905. and 3,322.784 tons in 1904. SOME COMPARATIVE FIGURES. The detailed statistics show that in J 861 the total trade was 3,616 vessels and 2.9,^4 tons- in 1860. the year after the South Dost was opened, 4.891 vessels and 532.355 tons; m 1882, when the East Dock was opened. 5010 vessels and 1,017,006 tons, and last year 5,3l5 and 2,565.839 tons. The tonnage of vessels last year compared with 1851 represents an increase of 862 per cent. and compared with 1858. 417 per cent, and compared with 1879. Z36 per cent. Swan- sea in 1906 did trade with 45 countries cf the world cr five less than in the previous year. Our trade with the Atlantic ports of North America seems to be on the de- cline. for in 1894 Z36 vessels cleared with a net registered tonnage of 422.904 tons. For the four following years the nett tonnage was over 300,000 tons. Then a decline set in almost without exception, the nett ton- nage last year being only tons and the number of vessels 102. An indication of how the foreigner is ousting us on the sea may be gathered from the inoroase in the number of vessels entering the port com- P^Tt896!t3,958nBrieUsh vessels came to Swan- sea and last year this had increased to only 4.106. whereas for the same periods other nationalities were: French 262 and 441, Norwegian 123 and 370. Italian 11 and 32, Ge many 33 and 118. Danish 31 and 63. Swe- dish 30 and 75, Russian 8 and 22. and Span. ish 1 and 41.

e" — LLANDILO LICENSING SESSIONS. SOME OBJECTIONS: SEVERAL AP- PLICATIONS ADJOURNED. Llandilo licensing sessions were held on Saturday. With the exception of the lol- lowinc the licenses were renewed. Black Mountain Inn, Bry nam man.—Ob- jected to on the ground that the house had been ill-conducted, and premises were struc- turally deficient and unsuitable, and the licence was not required. Swan Inn, NantThibo, Llandilo.—Premises structurally deficient and unsuitable, and the licsnee was not re-quired. Dryslwyn Arms, Dryslwyn; New Inn, Ammanford; Castle Inn, Ammanford; Corn House, Llandebie Kings Hotel Inn, Capel Hendre; Temple Bai Inn, Llanfi- hangel-Aberbythech Mount Pleasant Inn, Pontamman, Ammanford.-Preimscs struc- turally deficient and unsuitable. These will be dealt with at the adjourned sessions on March 2nd. In reference to the Phcenix Vaults, there was an objection to the tenant on the: grounds of his keeping the Farmers' Arms i Mandiio, as well. Messrs. Buckleys (Ltd.) promised to get a tenant to take over the inn, and the license was renewed, Mr. William Rees, Meifod Pharmacy, Brynamman, applied for a billiard license. The application was adjourned for prope-r ice.

w;:>$o,¡r-fI- ENGLISH ACTOR'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH. BODY FOUND DROWNED IN THE SEINE. STRANGE STORY OF KIDNAPPING REVIVED. n Paris, Monday Night-—'The voyage of the English actor, Hubert or Herbert Lucas and t his young wife, which began under pleasant t] auspices in a yacht at Dover last. Se-ptem- II ber, came to a sad termination at the lie de Saint Denis last Thursday night. itiis body was found in the Seine yesterday morning, j after a search of several days by the polios. Lucas is said to have last acted at the 1 Duke of York's Theatre, under the pseu- donym of Evelyn. He was the owner of a c small yacht, the Seashell, on which he and I his young wife—they had not been long, married—made frequent excursions, even on the open sea, and remained away for weeks. Without knowing it, the actor had attract- ed the attention of some shady characters in the neighbourhood of St. Denis and Le- vallois-Perret. They had seen him in the small restaurants of the neighbourhood, and j learning that he was the owner of the little 1 yaoht, imagined probably that he carried i large sums of money with him. On several occasions he noticed their insolence, and once threatened to thrash one or two of them. Last Thursday evening. after din- ing in a restaurant on the lie de Saint Denis, in company with his wife, he left her to go on a few errands, and they were to meet on the yacht. When his wife reached the boat later in the evening he was not there, as she had anticipated. AH she found was his cap lying on the deck, near the plank which served as a gangway, and the dog, who was crouched beside the ~ap, whining. In the morning she informed the police, and also wired to her husband's mother in England. A search was begun 011 Friday, and continu- ed all day on Saturday. The Seashell was moored near a barge, and yesterday morn- ing, in searching under it, the body of the dead actor was found. It bore no trace of violence, and the only explanation seems to be that the actor was either drowned acci- dentally while walking on the plank, or that he was pushed overboard in the dark by criminal hands. His wife is inclined to believe that his death was not due to a mere acci- dent, as her husband was a good swimmer, and would easily have been able to get out of the water if he had fallen in accidentally. It does not appear, however, that robbery was the motive, a.s his pocket had not been touched, and the few valuables he had with him were still found on him.—("Daily Tele- graph.") EXTRAORDINARY STORY RECALLED. By the death of Mr. Evelyn, or Lucas, an extraordinary occurrence which took place ¡ whilst his "vessel was lying at Sl. Margaret's Bay, near Dover, has r>een brought- to light. This was the kidnapping, under peculiar circumstances, from the boat, of Evelyn's baby by a London lady, who has a residence at St. Margaret's. It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Evelyn were touring round the coast in a sma] sailing yacht, and complaints had reached the So- cietv for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chil- dren that they were neglecting their baby, which was on board. They put into St. Margaret's Bay and went ashore, leaving the baby unattended in the ooat. Other cuTcumstanccs occurred, and Mrs. Carr, the London lady in question, after try- inw to get the police to move in the matter, eventually took the child from the boat to her house. The baby remained with her at St. Margaret's until recently, and is said to be now in a home in the north. It is said that the Evelyns agreed to the amateur kidnapper keeping the child. They crossed I the Channel soon after, and have been liv- ing on their boat moored in the Seine.

PONTARDULAIS SCHOOLS. TWO DELIGHTFUL CONCERTS BY GIRLS. The large audiences which attended the concerts of the Pontardulais Girls' School at the Public Hall on Thursday and Satur- day evenings went away highly delighted with the treat provided by the girls. The first part was taken up with the per- formance of the cantata, "The Enehantcd Glen." The chief characters were "Dame Grumpus," Miss Deborah Davies; "Nora," Miss Winnie Baber; "Queen Mab," Miss Lizzie Humphreys. The choruses were well rendered. "Dame Grumpus" took her part well, and greatly amused the audience by her denun- ciations of the "modern" girl. "Nora also I did well, but the most striking scene was that of "Queen Mab's Court," the "Queen" making an imposing figure as she sat on her throne. The second part was miscellaneous, con- sisting of drills, act;on songs, dialogues, and recitations. Little Eva Ikes, "The Lady Doctor," caused roars of laughter by her amusing prescriptions. The "Flag Drill" by Standard V. girls was perfect. Beatrice Eva.ns, "The Careful Messenger," convulsed the audience with laughter by continually jumbling her mother's messages. Another item which elicited applause was the song and drill of Standard VI. "Ambulance Maids." The programme ooncluded with character songs, entitled The Smiling Geishas" and "Trie Welsh Girls." The per- formances reflected great credit on Miss Allen (headmistress) and her staff. Misses Annie John and Emily Morgan, two scbol- ars, proved efficient accompanists. A treat for the girls and a. school library will be provided with the proceeds.

"DON'T DO IT AGAIN." YSTRADGYNLAIS GAMEKEEPER'S EXPLETIVE. At Ystradgynlaie on Monday Lewis Evans, collier, Ystradgwiel, was summoned ior poaching on Neuaddllwyd Farm, Ystrad- gynlaie. Henry Saunders, gamekeeper for Col. Gough, saw defendant chase a rabbit. De- fendant had a ferret. Chairman: Anything to say? Defendant: No. sir; only he jumped on the wall and said "I'll hit you to if you don't get from here!" "(Laughter.) Clerk: I suppose defendant considers that a mitigation of the offence. Chairman (to defendant): We be you 10&. and costs, and don't do it again.

CRAY WATER WORKS. PROBABLE OPENING BY MR. JOHN BURNS. We learn on the best authority that the idea of inviting the Right Hon John Barns to formally open the Cray Water Works has been revived under conditions that render the n-ccep'Uuooe of the invitation extremely probable.

AN ABERAVON CLUB. PROSPEROUS POSITION: LIBRARY TO START. The half-yearly meeting of Aberavon Workmen's Club waa recently held. club was in a prosperous financial je94 profit being made on the haif-ye-> It was decided to establish a library. The secretary announced that Sir D. Brynnor Jones had offered several volumes, Mr. Hy. Walsh had aIM promised books- It was decided to secure educational wo>k? and provide books on book kefping '0,. 1,1-3 younger members.

-.= COMPLIMENT TO WALES. JUSTICE JELF AND CRIME IN THE PRINCIPALITY. Mr. Justice Jelf, at Flintshire Assizes, on Monday, tfM Flintshire was the sixth county in succession in which he had been holding assizes during the last three weeks, and when he told the grand jury that all six counties the criminal cases numbered only seven, they would feel proud of the Principality in regard to its immunity from 'I serious crime. He doubted whether any six counties in England couid produce such a record as that.

't.o. NEATH COUNTY LICENSES. BENCH SAY THERE ARE TOO MANY IN THE OINTED INTIMATION: ADJOURNED CASES. Neath County Licensing justices sat (.n Tuesday. A good deal of interest waa ceo- red in the event, because it was expected 3at a pronouncement as to magisterial policy n the court's area would be made. Magis- rates were Messrs. Edward Davies (chair. aan), Lyons, Evan Thomas, J. E. Moore- Twyn, Charles Combe T^nnant, W. Rice 5vans, Wm. Jones, Wm. Howell, and E. S. Phillips (Mayor of Neath).. LICENSES RENEWED. The following licenses were renewed:- Ship Tavern, Globe Inn, Vtiller's Arms, 'uddler's Arms, Victoria Inn, Jersey Marine, Ferry House (all of Briton Ferry). 3n licenses: Melincrythan, John Owen Morgan, George Venables, Chas. J. Thomas, Vlargaret Elias and Geo. Henry Mugford. HOUSES "AFFECTED." Clerk said he had been directed by the justices to say that there were several louses in the area which were structurally mfit, and the licensees would be served with notices to produce plans for alterations. The following houses were affected Crown [nn, Briton Ferry; White Lion, Briton Ferry; Lamb and Flag, Bryncoch Plough and Harrow, Bryncoch; Duffryn Afms, Brynooch; Star Inn. Crynant: Crown Inn, Glyn Neath: Woolpack, Glyn Neath; Crown Inn, Skewen; Hope and Anchor, Neath Abbey; Miners' Arms, Skewen; Royal Queens. Skewen Travellers' Wet!, Skewen Roval Dock Hotel. Briton Ferry; Harp Inn. Skewen; and the Crown and Sceptre, Cadoxton. The Clerk then announced that the jus- tices considered that there were too many licenses in the district, and they objected to the renewal of the remainder—that is to those whieh had not been called out. They directed the superintendent of police to give notice to the licensees to attend the ad- journed sessions of February 19th. The justices would then begin with Briton Ferry. There are 101 licenses in the Neath Dis- trict.

SWANSEA CORPORATION LEAD. FOUR LADS CHARGED WITH STEAL- ING IT. MR. J. W .JONES ON MARINE STORE DEALERS. Patrick McCarthy \16), labourer, Brook- street; Thos. James Thomas (15), Betheeda- street; William Jones (14), Powell-street; and Wm. Lloyd (18), labourer, Brynmelyn- street. were charged with stealing sheet lead, value 40s., the property of the Swan- sea Corporation, between December 11th and 13th, 1906. A foreman in the employ of the Corpora- tion, said he examined the premises at the beginning of January, and that a quantity of lead had been taken away from the roof. He identified the lead produced. About 1 ton 4 cwt. of lead had, he said, recently been taken from the premises. Leah Levy, Marine Stores, Dyfatty-street, said that on December 11th defendant Mc- Carthy and another lad named Bertie Wil- liams brought some sheet lead, which she bought for £1 6s. 6d. At a later date McCarthy brought more lead, for which 8s. 4d. was paid. She had handed the lead to Detective-Sergt. Howard. Detective-Sergt. Howard arrested Mc- Carthy. When charged McCarthy replied, "I didn't steal any, but I sold some." He also gave the names of other boys. Thomas, when arrested, said, "I was there with him for some old iron some time ago. I didn't have any lead, but he gave me Is. 6d." Jones, when told that Thomas and McCarthy were arrested for stealing lead, said nothing. But at the Station, in the presence of Thomas, he said Thomas took him on the roof and they took some lead away.. Thomas then said to him "You had Is. 6d. as well." Tuesday morning Uoyd was handed over to witness's custody at the Police Station. Charged jointly with tbe stealing, McCarthy replied, "We bought it; we didn't steal it." Lloyd said, "Where's Dicky Williams? He had tons of it." "Guiltv of buying, but not of stealing it," said McCarthy. The others pleaded not guilty. STRONG REMARKS BY THE CHAIR. CHAIRMAN. Thomas, Jones and Lloyd were dismissed; McCarthy, against whom there were several convictions, was sent to prison for six weeks. The Chairman (Mr. J. W. Jones) remark- ed on tbe number of marine store dealers who were giving evidence in these cases oi theft. It was not creditable to them. It looked as if they were encouraging thieves. It was ridiculous to think that lead like that bad been come to honestly by the boys. "I think," added the Chairman, "they are sailing very near the wind indeed, and if I had the chance of looking into saoit cases, they would suffer."

RHONDDA CLERGYMAN. MARRIES MAESTEG LADY AT SWANSEA. Ricry. D. T. Grinith, B.A., Peatre B2x>i dda, BOll of the late Rev. S. Griffith and Mas. Griffith, Llwyn On, Mtesteg, has been wedded to Miss Lena G-wenlliao Grey, fifth daughter of the late Mr. David Grey, min- 1ng engineer, Msesteg. The ceremony took place at St. Jamsss Cfourah, Swwisea, and was performed by Rev. Canon Lewis, R.D., assisted by a. S. Jackson, vicar of Llangynwyd. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Beimec, Atd Cluan House, Swansea, was attired 7.n a cos* tume of cream doth, and wore a cream kit hat. The bridesmaid, Miss Gweuny Beaner, niece of the bride, was attired in vnite mod blue. The duties of best man were carried out by the Rev. D. Phillips, Pentare. A reception was aitsarwards held at Aid Cluan House, and amongst others present were the Rev. the Hon. Talbot Rice, the Retvs. Canon Lewis, Stephen Jackson, and D. Phillips, Mre. and Miss Griffith, Maesteg, aod Mr. and Mra. Edgar Grey, Maesteg.

ACCIDENT TO A GOWER FARMER SLIPS FROM A RICK: SEVERE CUT ON THE HEAD. Mr. Fred St.1e, fanner, Reynoldstaa, 1*. ceived an injury to his bead OR Thursday evening- He was getting down off an hayrick in the farmyard, when be slipped and his head came in contact with a hay-knife be was carrying, oaaawag a tevf!ft cut at the back of his head, from which be bled freely. The district nurse and Dr. Jones, Rey- naMaton, were at once called ia. 2:

SWANSEA TELEPHONES. COMMITTEE MEETING? NUMBER Off SUBSCRIBERS. Swansea Telephones Committee met aa Wednesday, Councillor Dan Jones in the chair. The Manager (Mr. Mackie) reported itnza* her of subscribers lines connected to data is 1,215, orders 1.1 hand 168, total n. of instruments and lines working 1,465.— The report was adopted and the laaager authorised to get cot a new supplemental list of subscribers.

E.. DEATH OF A GORSEINON HOTEL KEEPER. MR. WM. RKRS. LATE OP TRBONTf. The death occurred on Wednesday morn- ins of Mr. Wm. ileea. Goreeinon Hotel. 6cr ileinon Mr Reee only recently took over this hotel. He was formerly landlord of the Won Rciel, Treorky. His death .at finite nnesywaaed. feavstf a s-ow and "b hrcee family.

Roo," Private Cyril Parry; "The 01-; Homestead," Private W. Morgan; "Missis- sippi Shore," Private J. E. Morgan "When we were boys together"; (d'uet Private T. R. Jones and Mr. T. lewls.. "Cymru PUT," Private D. J. Williams; "Molly, Dear," Mr. D. Geo. Williams; The Call to Arms," Messrs. W. Jones and J. JeTikins (duet); Off the Top," Pri- vate Tim Thomas; "Could,n't Help It," Pri- vate J. E. Morgan; "MeIThy Cadben," Pri- vate T. R. Jones; Oh, Eliza," Mr. D. Geo. Williams; Bu.gail havody Cwm," MT. W. Jones; "Hen wlady menyg gwymn," Private Harry Williams; Gwlady Delvn, Private W. Williams; "Gwlady Delyn," Private W. Wilktfm^affi; "Larboard Wat oh," Private T. R. Jones and Mr. T. Lewis (duet). At the close a. hearty vote of thatnks was accorded Lieut. Rees for presiding; Mr. W. Williams (New Row!) for acting so cap- ably as an a-ccompa<rrist; and to Mr. Ben Da vies for :he iiaa of the rocir. Lo-il chctrixbg, and the subsequent rendo:'ng of Hen wlad fy Nbadau terminated a. ulost t nioyable gathering. MEMORIAL BAND OF HOPE. On Thursday afternoon, the members of the Memorial Band of Hope, numbering al- together 51 children, were entertained to an excellent tea, with ice-cakes, and other de- licacies, which was catered in satisfactory style by Councillor T. Roberts, Crown Stores. The tables were very neatly decora- ted for the occasion, und those who assisted at the spread were Mrs. Jones, Stanford House Miss Elsie Thomas, Belmont; Miss Muriel P. Thomas, Belmont; Miss Irene Thomas, Belmont; Miss Morton, Erskine House; Miss Nicholas, Orchard street; Mr. D. L. Williams, N.P. Bank; and Mr. Cadwalader. The tables having been cleared, the juveniles were then made happy with gifts of a very useful cha-racte" to- gether with oranges and sweets. Subse- quently, the evening was pleasantly wliiled away with the rendering of the appended programme, arranged by Alderman D. Saumdors Thomas, and the Misses E. and M. Thomas, Beimont. Most of those who contributed were members of the Band of Hope, and the children accomplished their task in a most creditable manner. Amongst the adults, Miss Elsie Thomas executed most cleverly a solo on the mandoline, which was loudly applauded, whilst Mr. G. Morton, in his recitation, gave abundant proof of his elocutionary abilities. Dr. T. E. Thomas, Bailyglas, the esteemed pastor of the chapel, presided over the proceedings, and ait the close of the entertainment, was, on the motion of Mr. Morton, seconded by Alderman J. R. James, accorded a vote of thanks. Miss Muriel P. Thomas proved a most capable accompanist-. T»e programme was as follows:—Hymn No. 13, Band of Hope Choir pianoforte solo, Master Danny j Williams; recitation, Miss A. M. Thomas recitation, Mies Dolly Warry solo, three boys; recitation, Miss E. Perrott; recita- tion. Master Victor Hacdiey chorus, Miss Blodwen Jackson and party; recitation, Master Bertie Warry; recitation, Miss Lily Stephens solo, Miss Ethel Morgan recita- tion, Master T. Major; re-citat,ion Miss Mona- Roberts; chorus, Miss Carrie Preece and party; recitation, Miss Ada Evans; hymn 125, Band of Hope Chodr; recitation, Miss Lucy Handley; duett; recitation, Miss Emily Jones solo and chorus, Miss Ceid- wen Williams and party recitation. Mas- ter Tom Handley; trio, Miss Gladys Morgan and friends; solo, Miss May Edwards; solo, Mrs. Currie; mandoline solo, M'ss Elsie Thomas; solo, Mr. D. L. Williams; rocita- tion, Mr. Morton, and hymn tune 199, Band of Hope Cboir. WEDDING: JONES—REES. The marriage between the Rev. John Jones, the vicar of Gwynfe,Liangadock,and Miss Anioe Gwladys Menevia Rees, the e a- est daughter of the Rev. William Rees, R.D., Vicar of Llangadock, wao duly solem- nised on Wednesday last at L^ng oc Parish Church, in the presence of a Jarge sprinkling of friends, amongst whom we no- ticed Mrs. Judge Bishop, Doiygarreg; MT. E. P. Lloyd, Glaneevin; Mr. Mervyn i eef» Danyrallt; and Mrs. Meuric lioyd, DeL- fryn. The service was fully choral, thle hymns sung by the choir being "Th3 Voice that breathed o'er Eden" and "Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us." The Rev. E. Jones, M.A., Vicar of Iiandmgat, Off,- ciated. The bride, who was given awa-y by her father, wore a costume of crearr hop- sack cloth, with vest, collar, and cuff; .of moire silk, braided in silver, the skin trimmed with moire and braid to corres- pond, and a large cream rhip picture hat, trimmed and lined with chiffon and »*tn<:n feathers. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's father, and subsequently the newly-married couple left for London where the honey- moon will be spent. The bnde^s tr^eUin^ dress was of plum-coloured cloth, trimm with velvet and lace, and over this she wore a handsome long dark blue coat, with huge collar and cuffs of mink fur and muff to match. The presents, whbh were numerou^ and costly, included a sohd silver Georgian tea service from the members of Llangaaocs Church; a fitted dressing case, from bride to bridegroom; an opal and diamond ring, pony and trap, and travelling bag, fiom bridegroom to bride; a cheque from the bride's father; and household linen, tur- quoise and diamond ring, from the bride s mother. ACCIDENT TO THE REV. E. JONES (VICAR). Whilst skating on the Abernaant lake at Llanwrtyd Wells, on Monday afternoon, the Rev. Ebenezer Jones, M.A-, the es- teemed vicar of lilarcdingait., was unfortu- nate enough to fracture his right ankle. He was immediately attended to and car- ried to the pavilion adjacent to the lake. Dr. Morgan having attended the injured limb, the reverend gentleman wa.s convey- M by the last train to Llandovery, where he was met by Dr. Rcsser, and a host f friends, who extended him their heartfelt sympathies in the misfortune which had be- fallen Mm. Notwithstanding the pain he must have endured, the vicar appeared quite cheerful. At tJile time of the oc- currence the rev. gentleman was accom- panied by the War<}en of Llandovery Col- lege (the' Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes), Aid. J .R. James (Albert House), Mr. E. B. I Nicholl (Windermere), and other LIando- verians. Dr. Roaseir is now surgically attending to the injury, which will un- doubtedly confine the vicar to the house for some waaki. 4 LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUAR- DfANS. i The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the Town Hall on Prid'ay last, under the presidency of Aid. T. Watkins, Y-Berllarj. There wsre ailso present: Judge Bishop, Dolgarreg Messrs. > rn. Davies, Glamsawdde; R- Lewis, Brownihiill; Tudor Lewis, Llangadock; D. Davies, Rhyblid T. Phillips, Picton Court; E. Davies, Deigoidydd; R. Thomas, Mafe- king Villa; T. Williams, Cwmllynfe; and Dr. Lewis, Ynisborde; together with the Glerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones). The Master (Mr. D. Evans) reported as follows —Inmates (let week erf the present quarter), 24 against 26; and vagrants, 56 1 against 58. Inmates (2nd week), 23 against- £ o; and vagrants, 57 against 64. Durirg the fortnight two were admitted, a similar rjumber discharged, whilst one death oc- curred- T'he Master aJso reported that a woman named Anne Morgan was brought into the house by the relieving officer in a weak state of health, and when searched she was found to be in possession of £ 7 11. in money. The aocount of the treasurer (Mr. C. Michael) showed a balance of J3970 in favour of the guardians. Mr. Edward Williams (relieving officer) reported on outdoor pauperism as follows — First week this quarter 230 relieved at a cost of £ 38 10s. 6d., ajainst 249, cost P,39 15s., in the same week last year. Second week, 230, cost JB56 18s., against 247, cost £ 39 6s. 6d. in the corresponding period of the preceding year. WAIFS AND STRAYS. On Monday evening at the National School-room, a lecture was given bv Jie Rev. D. Maldwyn-Davies, B.A. (the organ- ising secretary of the Waifs' and Strays' Society for South Wales). This was lilus- tratsd by capital photographs taken from real life of homeless children in the London slums, and of children in the homos pro- vided by the Church of England Incorpor- ated Societv. The room was filled with an appreciate audience, and' the lecture, though of a pathetic nature, was well re- ceived. It was shown that in civilised England, tliousands of children are hungry, naked, crippled and' cold, and have never t known love and care. The assembly testi- fied their sympathy for the movement by subscribing freely thereto at the close. LAND TAX COMMISSIONERS. The following Llandcvery gentlemen have been appointed additional commissioners for executing the Acts granting a land ta.x and other rates and' taxes, namely: —Aid. T. Watk:us, Y-Berllan; Aid. J- R. James, Albert House; and Mr. David Davies, Rhyblid. LLANDOVERY COUNTY GIRLS' SCHuOL v LLAN'ELLY INTERMEDIATE 1 These elevens met at Llandovery on Satur- day. Considering the hardness of the turf the play witnssBsd was of a very scientific description, in whxih the visitors excelled after the first ten minutes c.f th-3 play. In the initial moiety, Llanelly led by two goals to one, whilst during the final hali the visitors increased tiheJÍlT dconei to five goals. In the back pibv the homesters were inferior, and possibly this defect loot the- the game. Amongst the forwards Cha.r- lotte Harries am.d Beatrice Williams were constantly prominent, the former particu- larly making a brilliant wing. The Llan eiHyitea exhibited better combination, and "were apparently more experienced exponents of tlhe code. Mutrisl Thomas in the centre was the pick of the front pack. r*LAKBR-AN"E PARK DINNER. On Wednesday evening last, Mr. Haley, J.P., of Gkunbrane Park, in accordance with his annual custom, entertained at his re- rafence a number of friends, tenants, and tradtesanm associated with tihe estate, to an admirable suipper. Over 50 partook of a most excellent spread, the house party in- cluding Mr. Haley, Mr. Sutcliffe, Miss Whitehead, Mr. H. Alfred Thomas, Pemy- bomt; a.nd t.be Bev. Lewis Williams. On the removal of the cloth, the com- pany arranged a musical programme, the chair being occupied by Mr. Morgan Jones, of Bradford House. The proceedings con- sisted of songs, duets, a.nd choruses, to whiioh the principal contributors were:—The Rev. L. Williams, Mr. Lewes (Bronfelen), Ma-. Currie. and party, Mr. Ress Jones (Dolau- brarse), amd --Nir. "Tom Lewis (Queen Street). Tnese items were, particularly appreciated, and the duet betwern Messrs. Jones and Lewis pfro-ved the "tit-bit" of the evening. The vicar of the parish proved himself a capital after-dinner entertainer, a.nd added considerably to the enjoyment of the even- ing. Eloquent speeches were made by Mr. H. A. 'l aomas and Mr. Sutcliffe, and thqr remarks on the hospitality of Mr. Haley "were endorsed by tlhe company sunguiig^ most lustily "For he's a jolly good fellow," over and over aigain. MT. Morton, as an "ab- s,taiiner in water," im drinkifg the health of Mr. HaJey, caiused much amusement by the recital of a humorous parody. Altogether a most sociable and enjoyable evendmig was spent., and as one of the speak- ers sa^, functions of this nature tended to create kindly feelings, amd left behind pleasant memories. Votes of thanks to Mr. Haley and the l&dties, terminated a most enjoyable evening, and the company dis- persed full of praci^e for Mr. Haley's gener- osity as well as for his geniial disposition.