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ULTIMATUM TO MR. STOLL ARTISTES' ALLIANCE CHARTER IGNORED. "DIVIDENDS CAN'T BEAR THE STRAIN." FEDERATION MEETING AT SWAN- SEA. CRITICISM OF THE CHARTER. MR. STOLL TO BE DEALT WITH LIGHTLY Mr. Oswald Stoll on Thursday afternoon received the charter and contract r ;x>m the National Alliance of Artistes, plus a letter suggesting he should receive a deputation on the subject. Mr. Stoll made no ti-rect reply to the communication, but issued the following statement to the press. It is of particular interest to Swansea folk, for should the artistes decide on taking action, inasmuch as Mr. Stoll has virtually given a flat refusal to the demands of the "strikers," the strike may extend to this town. Air. otoll says:- "The charter has been delivered to-day (Thursday.) I must ignore it. I should have been glad as my reply to lock out the artistes who would allow such a docu- ment to be presented, because by now hundreds of them must be able to appre- ciate its folly and dishonesty. "The first clause of the charter would actually close the London Hippodrome bv reason of its matinees. The second clause suggests that transfers of artistes from ono town to another have been made with- out their assent, which has never hap- pened as far as I am concerned. "The third clause suggests that they must take the turn in the programme all the values and different possibilities in differ- ent places fender individual negotiation and varied conditions absolutely essential in the arrangement of contracts with artistes, so that an arbitration committee to setle ne- gotiations is out of the question, and to supersede the law in authority over con- tracts equally so." Mr. Stoll, however, goes into details re- specting the reasons why he is unable to accept the various clauses put forward for his consideration. Mr. Stoll concludes:— "If the artistes think the band and stage hands should be better paid, let them make their 5 per cent. levy upon their own excessive salaries and distribute it among the musicians, etc., and thus bring about I peace with honour. Our dividends are al- ready too low to bear a greater strain." Five more London halls were affected by the strike on Wednesday night. It is stated that there is no intention of calling out the unionists at Mr. Stoll's halls yet. week that has been allocated to them on the Monday, so that for their five or ten minutes' work they need not be more than five or ten minutes in the building. "The fourth suggests a permanent Arbi- tration Committee to decide every quibble that may arise as to whether this, that or the other artiste should be first, second, or third on the programme; whether one artiste who has given a tip has received less attention than another artiste who has Dot, etc. Different salaries for different FEDERATIONISTS MEET AT SWANSEA AN ALLIANCE SCHEME N01 YET DISCLOSED. A meeting of the Variety Artistes Fed- eration to consider the present position of the music hall war was held at the Empire Lounge, Swansea, on Friday afternoon. MT. ¡ Ernest Shand (Empire) presided, and those present were Mrs. Shand, Mr. W. Hast (L-tmie ajtd Hast, Empire), Messrs. G. Newham, I". Latimer (members of the Ex- •acutive), and Ily. and Mrs. F. Boulton {Grar. 1 Tbea;rc pantomime).- j ^"Ati -tW-'OuetPt Mju-Newham questioned Vhetb^r the press should be present, in view j cfprecfdent, but- The Chairman thought the press should be rtprasseuLed. At. first the dispute was of a private character, rifectins the artistes and manors., but. now it had developed into public Matter. Mr. Walter Hast said he had been pre- viously^ misrepresented. and earnestly sup- ported /the presence of the press, who re- mained; The Chairman read '-ype-writien letter from the headquarters of the Federation stating that the prospects of peace were very, bright and the battle was practically over. The levies were simply rolling in, and all fees were earnestly requested to sup- port a just cause. The levy of 5 per cent. must still be kept up by one and all, and the artistes must do their duty, as the smallest "subscriptions were the very sinews of war. j The streete, were crowded, the halls empty (in Londonj, "and the public are with us." (Applause.) Mr. Hast said in his opinion they were on Lhe morrow of a great victory. Ho had read Mr. Stoll's answer to the ultimatum, and he believed Mr Stoll must be treated differently to the other managers whom the Alliance Were fighting. At some length Mr. Hast proceeded to refer to the charter in detail, and as regards Mr. Stoll, said he knew the gentleman well. Mr. Stoll was a man who would ktick by himself to » great extent, and he would not be guided by what other managers told him or asked him to do. Mr. Stoll would reason merely with himself and he would deal with the matter himself. The charter had been laid before Mr. Stoll and there were one or two important things in his favour. The charter provided, "Dur lng each week that the artiste is employed "where he shall be required to play one per- formance nightly, he shall give one matmee tree, and all others shall be paid for at the rate of one-seventh of the weekly salary; hut where 'the. artiste shall perform at two performances each evening all matinees that the company may require shall be paid at one-twelfth of the weekly salary for each matinee. Mr- Stoll told them that the first Aanse 01 the charter would actuallv close the London Hippodrome by reason" of its I' tt^tinees. Mr. Stoll, they muKt remember, ?aid, extra money at the Hippodrome, and Hast thought that clause should be so forded as to deal with the London Hippo- |To»« before Mr. Stoll was asked to sign Now, according to the clause, there was piotsction for Mr. Stoll. And they must ^fnibfcr, too, there were contracts existing he Hippodrome up to 1912-1916. Th? Chairman: It means that he would to have the contracts back. Mr. Hast said the next clause provided that. no artiste should be transferred from I "hail to another without his (the artiste's) consent. If Mr. Stoll did not agree with that tr,r; the speaker would not agree with Mr. Stoil. It was only fair to Mr. Stoll say that he always asked artistes if they 'Would and he moreover stated that no transfer^ of artistes from or.e tour to aft- Other ciad been made without the artiste's Consent. They must, take Mr. Stoll's word Y, ef hone. 1$ as a gentltimrAn. y Newham asked what about a certain nAne'<&. ;being transferred.' Mr- Hast said distri t nrtana-gers had power according to their contra-ts, and the new contract read, "Empire, Birmingham, or Palace., bordesley." Mr. Newham 'said it all came under his management. ^jiMr. Hast said there war, a non-seneical oause in the_ charter which said no time w^oulu be varied afwwr Mondny in each T-eek Without the artiste's consent. T1 Chairmian said that evidently re- ared to London alone. Mr. Newham said that was meant to be 80, as he was in the room when the clause aB passed.
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AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' WORK.
AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' WORK. PRESENTATION TO A SWANSEA PAS- TOR AND HIS WIFE. REV. JOHN MATTHEWS HONOURED BY HIS PEOPLE. HAPPY PROCEEDINGS: MAYOR IN THE CHAIR. "Twenty-five years' Christian ministry in one's native town isn't a bad record," said Rev. J. Matthews, Fabian's Bay, Swansea, at his chapel on Thursday evening. REV. JOHN MATTHEWS. I (Photo by H. A. Chapman. Swansea.) Nor is it. And that Mr. Matthews has in those years not failed to inspire respect and affection was shown by the large and repre- sentative congregation which gathered to witness a presentation to himself and Mrs. Matthews, by their church and congrega- tion, of an illuminated address and two mag- nificently painted and gorgeously-framed photographs. Possibly that same respect and aiiection had also, in conjunction with a keen sense of the picturesque in his subject inspired Air. H. A. Chapman to produce what must be pronounced a masterpiece of the pourtrayal art. The Mayor presided he was surrounded by ministers of all denominations, who also, together with Councillors and prominent business men, were dotted about amongst an intelligent and highly appreciative assem- bly. After singing and prayer, The Mayor said he had known Mr. Mat- thews almost as long as he had been pa&tor, and had a high regard for him as a man and a citizen. For this year he was, the Mayor said, dead to politics. (Laughter.) He was there to recognise that Mr. Matthews was one of Swansea's best and most loyal citi- zens. (Loud applause.) ,An efficient choir gave an artistic render- ing of "The Radiant Morn." Mr. Morric is the conductor, and Miss Lillian Jenkins the organist. a<Mi'e&s, beautifully illuminat- ed by Mr. Morgan Thomas, Swansea, on behalf of the members and congregation of Fabian's Bay Congrega- tional Church," congratulated the pastor or. the completion of 25 years' ministry, thank- fully acknowledging that it is owing in great mea-sure to his wise and tactful super- vision that the Church has enjoyed lm- broken peace and prosperity. Its various in- stitutions had been increasingly successful, its buildings had been enlarged, its equip- THE WIFE OF THE PASTOR. (Photo by H. A. Chapman, Swansea.) merits improved, its membership multiplied, and its power for spiritual good augmented. In ministration and preaching of the Gospel he had shown exceptional zeal, earnestness, and eloquence, and his teaching (emphasised and enforced by a uniformly stainless and virtuous life) had doubtless had great spiri- tual results. Pride was also expressed in the labours of Mr. Matthews as author and 'ec- turer. As a token of devout appreciation, a sign of unwavering loyalty, and expression of love for himself and his beloved wife, they begged his acceptance of the oil paint- ings. Mr. Evan Thomas, church secretary, read the address. The speech of Mr. D. Yeo, deacon, was chiefly remarkable for its melodramatic con- clusion. May your life,' he said, address- ing Mr. Matthews, "from this night on be one of unalloyed happiness. But if, in God's providence, you should have trouble or sor- row, may we all be one with you, one in joy, one in sorrow, one in Christ Jesus." Here at a signal, the choir rose and sang" Amen." Then the whole congregation arose, and again the Amen was repeated. n-nrs- Mills Suiaday S2hool superin- tendent), C. Ward (chairman of the Band of Hope), and Protheroe (church treasurer) each expressed their indebtedness to the pastor. The loud and long applause that greeted the entry of the pastor into the pulpit was continued longer in the gallery than else- where, showing clearly that this white- whiskered minister held the hearts of the younger generation. Rev. J. Matthews said the money value of the gifts was considerable, but far beyond the money value he placed the value that they expressed. (Applause.) He was glad to see the Mayor presiding-, and so laro-e a number of brother ministers. (Cheers.) That meeting reminded him of the occasion when, 25 years ago, he left his first love, the church at Usk, in Monmouthshire, where he laboured for soven years with great joy and gladness. Judge Faulkner presided on that occasion, and presented him, on behalf of the congregation, with -i address and por- trait, and, for himself, the "Encyclopedia Britannica," in 42 volumes. (Loud ap- plause.) Despite differences in age, he and Judge Faulkner were like David and Jona- than. So much so, that when he (Mr. Mat- thews) left, Judge Faulkner said, "I'm not going to remain here after Air. Matthews has gone. I'll resign my judgeship to- night So he did, and went to reside in Bath. Continuing, the pastor said that a feeling of sadness came over him when he reiiected that, of all who spoke at his induction, not one was there that night except his vener- able and faithful friend, Mr. Evan Thomas. (Cheers.) Only two men among the speak- ers were now alive—Rev. Ossian Davies and Rev. Gibbon; and of the people who then filled those pews, only one here and there were left. The church had changed two or three times almost completely, but to- day they had a stronger church than ever oefore. (Cheers.) Not one of the richest, but still ons; of the strongest among English Congregation-f.1 Churches in ,he whole of the Principality. (Loud applause ) He never had occasion to doubt the affection, of his church, and he didn't think they ever had occasion to doubt his. (Loud applause.) Many of the older members knew right weli that, in spi,te of tempting offers from differ- ent parts of England, he had remained faith. ful to the congregation at Fabian's Bay. (Enthusiastic applause.) Only two English ministers 111 Swansea were here when he came-Rev. James 0, n and Rev. Oscar Snelling; and only two Wish—Dr. Gomer Lewis and Rev. D. Jones, i.'wmbwrla Never in all his life, he continued, had he occasion to cvi'-ult a doctor. Dr. E. R. Evans had s;-id to him. "If nil the people wee like voa, would be b 't lookout for the poor doctors!" (.Laughter.) Yet he
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TURNED OUT ON TFTE STREETS.
TURNED OUT ON TFTE STREETS. SWISS GIRLS DUPED BY MORMON EMISSARIES. 4e Geneva, Thursday-The police departments of the cantons of Berne and Thurgovie have issued warnings advising the people not to emigrate to Salt Lake City. Mormon missionaries have obtained many converts, almost exclusively young girls, in these two cantons and latters which have been received from some of them are now published by the police. From these it appeal's that the girls were tempted away by the most glowing accounts of life in Utah, but that when they arrived and had spent what money they possessed they were turned out in the streets. A Swiss living in Utah writes.—"I have occupied myself with some of theee unfor- tunates. Their stories would melt the hard- est heart, but the Mormon has neither heart nor feelings." t-. An interpellation on the subject is shortly to be made in the Swiss Parliament.—Reuter. mRS. ORMISTON CHANT AT SWANSEA. TEMPERANCE ADDRESS AT THE ALBERT HALL. Mrs. Ormiston Chant was the principal speaker at the annual gatherings on Thurs- day in connection with ttie Swansea and Dis- trict British Women's^'t'emperaoCe ^ssocia- .tion. ■-r At half-past three o'clock there was'a drawing-room meeting at Ffynone House, the charming residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm- Walters. Miss Dillwyn presided and a se- lect company included the Mayor and Mrs. David Harris, Mrs. Morgan B. "Williams (Killay), Dr. Jal>ez Thomas, Dr. G. Arbour Stephens, Mrs. ].] Symonds (the vice-presi- dent of the associatioii). Mr. Joseph Hall, Vicar Rice, Mrs. R. D. Bumie, Mrs. Austin Williams. Mrs. E. 0. Lindley (secretary), Miss Plant, Miss Isaac, and others. Mrs. Ormiston Chant gave a very charming little address, and the kind hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. W alters was acknowledged by a hearty vote of thanks proposed by Vicar Rice.—In reply, Mr. Walters expressed dff light with Mrs. Chant's' address, and said that it gave Mrs. Walters and himself plea- sure to aiooommodate tbe meeting. After- noon tea was handed round. In the evening at the Albert Hall the annual tea and public meeting were held. Nearly 600 people sat dovm to the tea tables, over which the following ladies presided Mrs. D- M. Davies, Mrs. W .Davies, Mrs. Burman. Mrs. John Williams (Gwydr-cres- cent). Miss Morris. Mrs, Harvey, Mrs. Pond, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Eynon, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. March Edwards, Mrs. Sing, Mrs. Beynon, Mrs. Clement, Mrs. Waters and Mrs. F- 0. Lindley. The hall was well filled at the; subsequent public meeting over which Vicar Rice presided, supported by Mrs. Ormiston Chant, Mrs. E. Svmonds;Mrs. Lind'ley, Miss Brock, and t, Rev. J. W. Causton. The chau-man mentioned that it was just about twenty years ago sinoe he saw Mrs. Ormiston Chant, from whom he learned how delightfully enthusiastic one could and delightfully enthusiastic one could and ought to become in a good cause. Mrs. Ormiston ^hant, in a deeply earnest, Christian address, spoke of the blessedness I¡ of doing God's work, especially in promot- ing temperance. She had been described as an unbearably cheerful person—(laughter)— and people Here so fond of savins, "Oh you are specially gifted." That was nonsense. She might say it wa<s humbug. She also She might say it was humbug. She also wished people would get out of the selfish- ness of thinking that they could only èo; things with money. It was a great mistake, Character was an infinitely greater power- Alochol was described as one of the most deadly poisons. That morning she heard a man say that be was going to take a dron of whisky to keep the cold "out. "That was; the open door to bring the cold in," said Mrs. Chant, who explained that the effect of alcohol M as to bring the heat to the sur- face of the bod_\ by making the internal or- gans cooler. She compared the giving drink for the purpose of restoring the ner- vous exhaustion to the. whip on the horse. and condemned the practice of running for spirits when a person fainted in the street. On the motion of the.Rev. J. W. Causton, seconded by Mrs. Symonds. a hearty vote of thanks was passed. The chairman was -ilso thanked. Miss Tucker sang a. solo. Miss Ka,1,e Rey- nolds accompanying |t ttie piano.
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AMATEUR ATHLETICS IN SWAN- SEA. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LOCAL ASSOCIATION. The ajinu a 1 meeting of the Swansea Amateur Athletic Association was held at, Grosvenor Hotel, Swansea, on Thursday evening, Col. Morgan presiding, being sup- ported by Messrs. W. J. Morgan (secretary) and John Davies (vice-president). The secretary, in his a-rmaia.! report, said the past season had been a faiclv successful one, both as regarded mimber of members and annual subscribers, but the list of prize- I aonors had decreased owing, he thought, to I .he fact that tradesmen gave freeiv towards the Carnival Walk. The club bore the ex- censes of that walk, too, about £ 1 lis. -N'T-. Morgan, in alluding to the members' work, made special mention of A. T. Yeou- majis winning the English Champion&ir.p and breaking the world's record; also to Messrs. W. B. Sullivan, the winner of the Welsh Walking Championship C. E. Wil- kie, in winning the 100 vards; P. Fenwkk, the 220 yards; E. G. Ace, for getting his pla-ce in the Welsh International Cvoss Country Team. Although the club had gone to considerable expense to foster cross- country running, it had not been taken up well. He hoped, however, that it would be considered expedient to send a team to compete in the Welsh Championship. The two open sports during the year were suc- cessful. The okib appreciated the action of the cricket club in taking over the respon- sibility of the inter-town sports, which had resulted in a small loss. The Swansea team we're handicapped by not having high and long jumpers and hurdlers. Mj-. Abe Freedr man was thanked for his work re the Car- mva* Walk. Mr. Morgan expressed keen regret a.t the death of that good old sport Mr. A. J. Da-vies, and said that by his death he, with Mr. Packer, had been ap- pointed handicap per for the Southern Di&- tnct. "During the year," remarked Mr. Morgan, "a great deal has been heard with reference to the cricket club and the Cor- reference to the cricket club and the Cor- poration, but I am afraid it will be a long time before anything definite will be done in the matter." Warm thanks were due to j tiie president, Col. Morgan, and others for their very general support, which the speaker hoped would be extended till the time when the cricked club would see their way to take over that branch of sport so much neglected in the past. (Applause). The gemeral account shows a balance in hand of 15s. 9jd. the sports account, a! balance to the general account of JB16 16s. and total balance in hand at present, £ 14 15s. gid. The report, was duly adopted. There was close voting as to who should be captain of the running section, but eventually Mr. A. T. Yeoumacs was selected, lit}) Mr. Eddie Norton vice-captain. Mr. I Cecil Morris secured the captaincy of the cyclist section, and Mr. Albert Ace vice." ).!r. W. J. Morgan (secretary) nowtimtj- mated that, since he had been appointed ^ndicapper, he preferred that a younger I man. than he be chosen as secretary. Mr. Abe Freedman urged MT. Morgan to reconsider that. Mr. Morgan had not been treated fairly by the Swansea club, when his re-election was refused. Mr. W. R. Sullivan supported, and lr. Morgan, amid applause, eventually j consented to "take it on" for another 12 months. Messrs. J. Livingston and A. B. Manning vx're appointed handicappers, and Mr. W. J. Morgan, representative of the N.C.U., the A.A.A., and the W.C.C.A. On the question of the swimming section, Mr. Freedman suggested the matter be do- cided at once. Mr. Morgan said the members did not seem to take any interest in the section at ail. Col. Morgan did not think there was any branch of sport more useful than swimming —useful to others besides themselves. The matter was deferred. Secretary proposed thanks to Col. Mor- gan for presiding. Mr. John Davies (Caetle-squarej. in se- conding, said the association couid con- -graxuiate themselves upon the txbmt- of their members. It was without a parallel in WaJes. Had they a cvding track, they would make other centres "sit up." They also wanted more high jumpers. Mr. A. Freedman, in supporting, said lack of a cycling track had been commented on. He mought Col. Morgan should use bis influence with the club in securing a track for them.. Col. Morgan: I shall be extremely glad to do what I can. If I don't succeed, I shall have fallen" in a good cause! At the close of the meeting it was de- cided to form a football club under the aegis of the A.A.A., and to issue chaiianges to the Police and Empire teams. The club should be a strong one, as the speediest runners m Wales are members, and the nucleus ot a niteen wag selected on the spot.
"DEALING WITH MONEY-LENDERS."…
"DEALING WITH MONEY- LENDERS." j PORT TALBOT TINWORKERS FAILURE. The first meeting of the creditors of John Williams, 40 Mausel-street, Port Talbot, tinworker, was held at Swansea. on Satrr- day. Groes liabilities amounted to £ 465 17s. Ud'* ?X?efit 'd to raQk £ 174 10s. lid.. assetB £ 10. deficiency £ 164 10s 7d Cause of failureDealing with money lenders and heavy interest, becoming a surety for cthere, and illness during the last twelve months.
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A STEWARD ON THE "NORMANDY."
A STEWARD ON THE "NOR- MANDY." FINDS LIFPICULTY IN FINDING LODGINGS FOR HIS CHILDREN. At Swansea on Saturday. Daniel Miller. labourer, Waterloo-street, was charged with allowing his wife and three children to be- come chargeable to the Swansea Union. De- fendant had been a steward on board the "Normandy." but had for some time been out of employment Defendant submitted that he had offered money to Mr Hoskins, the relieving officer, three times and he had refused to take it. 51 r Hoskins: We wanted you to take the children out. Defendant: I couldn't get lodgings fcr them. The case -was adjourned for a week to enable defendant to remove the children.
DR. CLIFFORD AND THE NEW THEOLOGY.…
DR. CLIFFORD AND THE NEW THEOLOGY. ADMIRES REV. R. J. CAMPBELL SINCERELY. "RIGHT TO THINK FOR OURSELVES. Dr. Clifford, who took tie mid-day service cn Thursday at the City Temple, in the place of the Rev. R. J. CamT>bell, said that when he undertook that duty the present religious controversy had not arisen, but he was glad of the opportunity of expres&ing his strong sympathy with that Church and its pastor in the presence of the gross and culpable misrepresentations to which Mr. Ca.mpbell had been rubjected. He had before stood by those who had beer, compelled to break away from the tradi- tional and conventional speech of theolo- gians, and to utter their own convictions. ,C.u He had not always agreed -with their con- clusions. He did not agree with all Mr- Campbell's philosophical and theological statements, but he did love Mr. Campbell for his sincerity and purity, E-w, holy aims Mid consecration, his grout gifts, has wide [earning, and his services to Jesus Christ.. Freedom of the teacher was vital to the permanence and the progress of Christianity, md to the vitality and spirituality of the Milpit. CongTegati'-nadists had a right to think for themselves, and they were not called upon to accept the ready-made faith ">f Rome, creeds of far-off centuries, ot dicta >f individuals or collection of individuals. )f individuals or collection of individuals.
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PRETTY BAZAAR AT ST. THOMAS. IN AID OF ALL SAINTS' CHURCH WORK. OPENING CEREMONY BY LADY LLEWELYN. Our ladv representative, "Cora, writes —A delightful, and what also promises to be a very successful bazaar, was opened on Thursday afternoon by Lady Llewelyn at the Parish Hall, Kilvey, Swansea. The Is several highly decorative stalls gave strik- ing evidence that ail tilose concerned must have worked well and loyally in order to produce such dainty household accessories m needlework, for quite one of the features of the bazaar was a patchwork quilt worked by the members of the G.F.S., while there was also a great variety of other useful and saleable articles. In fact, the crowded ap- pearance of the stalls attracted flattering observation and ammatioc from the lajge number of friends from Kilvey and Swansea who were present at the opening ceremony. Lady Llewelyn was richiy todletted m black &ilk, with a handsome seal ooat and becoming black toque with 06tncii tips she also wore a cosy-looking pelerine and muff. She was accompanied by Mies Gladys Llew- elyn, attired in. a stylish costume of vieux rose cloth, and black "straw hat with a clus- ter of black and white ostrich tips on one side, whilst a grey astrachan stole and muii were aiso worn. The Rev J. G. Matthias, B.A., vicar, in introducing Lady Llewelyn, spoke bneny of the object of the bazaar, which is to a.Hi the Sunday Schools and pay off the money spent on the restoration of the Parish Hall, which has cost nearly £200. There are 3,670 people in the parish and 600 children in the Sunday Schools. During the past few years nearly £ 2,000 has been oollected al- together by the parish for repairs in connec- tion with the Church buildings. Lady Llewelyn, in one of her warmest and most graceful little speeches, congratulated tiiem on their fine buLding, and thought £ at every parish should have a L<*11 in order to efficiently carry out the work of the Church. With regard to the Sunday School, she thought they needed particular atten- tion, for in many instajiDes it was the only means whereby children might acquire T-cl.m gious knowledge in launching children -ojit- into the world without which was Lke send- ing a ship to sea without a rudder. If re- ligion cannot be taught in the day schools it is more necessary than ever to keep up the Sunday Schools to supplement them. Sir John regretted his inability to be present Dr Evans, St Thomas., in proposing a vote of thanks, referred to Sir Jooo's and Lady L'ewelyn's abounding charity azil Mr. Ey- non, churchwarden, seconding, remarked that although it was the first time for Lady Llewelyn to open a bazaar for toom. they had often received support from Penllergaer. A letter of apology was read from Miss Grenfell, who, however, wa6 well represent- ed by twelve of her pupils. Amongst those present were:—Mrs. Tal- bot RiJe, wearing a clerical grey cloth ftkirt, grey moleskin coat, and becoming bla.;k toque. Mrs. T. Williams, Baglan House, was handsomely costumed in grey, with a mole&kin coat and mauve cloth toque. Miss Williams was smartly dressed in a navv blue Norfolk costume md navy toque with drooping toque feathers. The vicar s wife, Mrs. Matthias, wore a eau de Nile and white striped silk blouse and brown skirt, and a brown felt hú. trimmed with green velvet. Mrs. Dr. Evans looked sty- lish in a black coat and skirt trimmed with braid, and black and bonnet showing i a tiny touch of mauve. Miss Evans looked dainty in a brown costume with &able neck- j let, and toque with pheasant's feathers as trimming. Mrs. Moy Evans wore black, with a handsome caracul cloak and black marabout toque with grey bird. Miss Moy Evans wore a navy costume banded with green cloth, and a fawn hat. Mrs. Stephen Thomas, West Cross, wore black, with sable toque. Mrs. Lee, Mumbles, was wearing a handsome seal coat and brown and fawn bonnet. Mrs. Robinson Smith looked band- some in a black skirt and black car-cui 3oat, j with scarlet rose trimmed sable toque. Mrs. Farr wore brown, with lovely mar'en sun*- Mrs. Ernest Davies was attired m a gree skirt and sable Russian and brown hat. Mi* House' Miss Rosser, and Mrs. E. Mills The stall-holders were I, Parish Church Stall (a).—Mrs. Matthias, ] assisted by Miss W. H. Davies, Mrs. D. Williams, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Cntchley, and the Misses Hardee and Walters. Parish Church Stall (b).—Mrs. Griffiths, assisted by Mrs. Eynon, Mrs. R. Howell, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Cole, and Miss J. Grif- iiths. Sweet Stall.—Mrs. T. P. Stephens, assist- ed by the Misses A. Jones, E. M. Stephens, and G. Jones. Toy Stall.—Misai C. Jenkins, assisted by the Misses Peake, — Ashelford, and E. Cop- plestone. Refreshment Stall.—Mrs. Stephens, as- sisted by Mrs. Garney, Mrs. W. Thomas, MTS. L. J. Jones, Mrs. Cretchley, and Mrs. Rees Davies. Cakes and Sweets.—Mrs. T. WaJpole, Mrs Sullivan, the Misses M. Walpole and Pugs- lev. 'G.F.S Stall.-The Misses R. Langdon, F. Griffiths, and L. (ken. Penny St.ati.-The Misses Ogbourne, M. Williams, and M. Mainwaring. Flower Stall.-The Misses Leeworthy, L. Leeworthy, R. Francis, ai. Francis, aod A. Francis. Book Stall.—Misses P. Merchant, L. M. ) Howell, Bec.c.a Davies, and Sarah Howell. j Fish Bowls.—Messrs. W. Howell and W. Thomas.
i "ANALYSES OF BRITISH COALS;…
"ANALYSES OF BRITISH COALS; AND COKE," INTRODUCTORY COPTER BY MR C A SEYLER. The Chichester Press have published an interesting volume entitled "Analy,ses of British Coals and Coke," by Messrs. Ailan Greenwell and J. Vincent Eisden. With regard to the analyses themselves the actual details given vary with the nature of the coal, and the objects for which it Î6 in- knded to be used. These details generally explain them- selves; but in order that legitimate inter- pretation of analyses should b^mcre dearly understood there has besn inserted an iri- troductory chapter dealing with this sub- ject, written specially for this work by Mr. Clarer<-e A. Seylei^ the borough ana'vst of Swansea. Few will read this portion of t,he book without feeling a greater belief than before in the utility of a chemical j analysis. j
SWANSEA PARLIAMENT. |
SWANSEA PARLIAMENT. | -TATESMAN DI&COYERISD AMOKV I THE SOCIALISTS. H ANN EL TUNNEL WINS BY A j SQUEAK. Though the Strangers' Gallery was weU fiiled there wis but a small attendance of hon. members at Swansea. Parliament CD Friday evening. In the absence of the Speaker. Mr. Rupert Lewis was voted to the charr. Question time wa*, iiveiy. as usual, though. In replv to an hon. member (Mr. D. G. Wkluan.f) the Prime Minister stated that as there was a doubt about the in comet. Cabinet Ministers derived for their services, the question of their Agoing to the coun- try hsd not been considered. M- Le Bars (Lab., Mid-Durham) Do 1 understand there is any doubt? I thought tiiere was no doubt whatever? (Laughter.) An hon. member asked whether it had come to the know-ledge of the Home Secre- tary (Mr. Dd- Seiine) that a healthy horse had been tipped into a refuse barge at SWaJi, sea, and that gentleman replied they would haw to institute proceedings Imcler the Cruelty to Animals' Act. (Laughter.) In reply to another question, the interact- ing fact was disdo&ed that the Prime Min- ister (Mr. Dd. Davies) never reads the newe- papiers! That had long been suspected, but now we know. Mr. ,T. T. Rees (leader. Welsh party) asked whether it was proposed to mate a grant from the Civil List for medals for the victors in the Police v. Press match? Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. J. p. Jones) replied that his attention had called to the victory, but the prioe of lea- ther at this moment beinc high he did not recommend that any medals be struck. There was quite a dialogue between several hon. members and the First Lord of the Ad- 1 miraJtv ais to certain alleged defect-F in H.M.S- Oliver. The end of it was that Mr.- Bumie (L.. East Fifeshire) asked if the funnel could not be inserted into the proposed Channel Tunnel? (Laughter.) '"No," replied the First Lord of the Ad j miralty, that was impossible. The funnel had been sent to the British Museum. Mr. Jelly (Ind.) inquired when the Govern-! ment was going to propose some useful legis- lation? ("Laughter.) Another discussion arose on what was best to be done with Cabinet Ministers who arrived late. Should their salaries be dofked? And tTie Prime Minister, who had reached the House half-an-hour after the opening hour, replied "No. not docked, only partly docked!" (Laughter.) (■toe hon. member suggested that each Cabinet Minister who arrived late should contribute half-a-guinea to the Swansea Hos- pita! another that those who couldn't satis- factorily reply to questions should contri- bute a guinea! It was a happy thought to place in the hands of M. Le Bars (Mid-Durham) a reso- lution on the Channel Tunnel. Apart from 116 peculiar appropriateness, having regurd to the hon. member's nationality, the choice was abundantly justified by a speech of ruj.1 excellence; one of the most otonrincinp that have perhaps been heard in the House Hitherto M. Le Bars has been known chiefly as a humorous interrupter, but his speech on this occasion was a revelation of power that ought and probably will assure fcr him a high position in the Socialist Cabinet, which, having regard to the composition of the House, is extremely liely to soon le formed. His resolution was that the con- struction of a tunnel under the English Channel, as a means of oommunicaticn 1 e- tween England and the Continent of Europe, is desirable. After a graceful allusion to his own per- sonal position—it was difnult if not im- possible for a Frenchman to forget he was a Frenchman—(applause)—he went on to say he would show the tunnel was desirable on practical gTCimds, on sentimental ^gtitiiKrck. *Wo that it was possible both phy- sically and -financially. Having briefly traced -the history ill previous schemes for tunnel- Ifii^tlitfxsKannel, the hon. member remarked I the circumstances, having regard iro the good relations between France and England, were propitious for its realisation. On sentimen- tal grounds, the tunnel was, he held. rru>st expedient The abolition of a frontier wo'ild expedient The abolition of a frontier wohid make for peaee-(hear, hear)—and provide opportunity for a better understanding be- tween the French and English people. Phv- sically. the tunnel pre.sentoo nc difficulties that engineers could not overcome. In this oountry alone capitalists were prepared to i advance every penny t.bat was needed. and I' they felt they were certain to reap consider- able profit. Dealing with the military objec- tions. the speaker, who said he had served as artilleryman in one of the finest armies of the world—(applause—stated that with half a dozen men stationed at the mouth of the tunnel he could easily stop 3,000 men. (Cheers.) The thing was too childish. Yet there had been a proposa; to build a fortress at Dover, to be garirsoned by 10.000 men! There might be strong reasons for this, but as a military man he couldn't see them. The argumentc dvanced against the scheme could not be seriously entertained. Hon members opinion of the speech v.as expressed by loud and prolonged applause. Debate was continued bv the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. J- P. Jonee) who re- luctanth* offered strenuous opposition by Mr. B.'Perkins (L.. Swansea), a volunteer, who declared he could defend this end of the tunnel with two sections of his cyc'ist corps; the Home Secretary (Mr. Dd. S-sliie) who dreaded the exodus of English ladies when a sale was on at fashionable Parisian drapery establishments, and therefore (D- posed by Mr Donald Burn ie (L., East File); the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Herbert Monger), the First Lord of'the Admiraltv the Minister of A arriculture (Mr W w' ^foore1, who favoured. and bv the Prime Minister, who strongv opposed. M. Le Bars replied to varions points raised in tne debate, remnrking that he *~ad ST^oken throughout as a friend of this e,)rm- try. and with a view U, hrinpinc Erelan'l 9rd Fmnce closer together. Opplptise.) ^e Speaker de-lsrpd the "Aves" h<'r1 i. This was ch?Hanged. however, and show of hands the voting was declare" De For the resolution 9'^ Against- 2.1
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———————— SKETTY CHAPEL CHOIF. PRESENTATION TO MR WILLI A v. EDWARDS. A pleasing function was held at the li&h Congregational Ohtirch. feketty. Thursday evening. It opened with a at which Mesdames J. John, D. Wiiiir. JQ. John, Jonathan Wuliams. Cox. „ Philip Williams. G. Salisbury, T. Hop); and Misses M. Bowen, Winnie Wi L. Srnale, B Sniaie, L. Pa and D. George presided. The choir, k- I Mr. Abraham D»vioR-~the new condu 'sang "Nov bid the trr»ipet sound," Messrs. A. M. Davies and Alfred Wi rendered ?, dw* as also did Misses A M. Edwards. Solos and recitations fc-'J from Mrs W-x>lston. Misses Gladwys son, M. Edwards, L. Davies, Mrs LI. J. and Master Ge-orgie Rees. Mrs. T. ri kins played the pianoforte aooompanimen. Midway in the programme Mr. William Edwards, who has .-ec-rr; resigned t-he leadership of the choir, present,ed with a silver tea and coffee -e* l vice, purchasd from Mr. J. S. Brown. '1: bore the inscription: "Presented to -s r William Edwards by the members of English Congregational Church, Sketty. a token of esteem, for 17 years' faithful vioe as conductor of the choir- Jani.rt? 31st, 1907." Rev. Elias Joseph, pastor, making <: presentation. said Mr. Edwards hed only gi ven ungrudging service over s period as regards the singing, but bad of considerable assistance in the S: I School and cther church work Messrs. Geo, Salisbury. George Harry Edwards, H. Rees. Geor^.i and Looeemore also spoke, and the re ii eat replied., 4
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-..j LATE COL. DAVIDS WILL.
..j LATE COL. DAVIDS WILL. ESTATE GROSS V ALUE OF £ 28,000. Col. David Roderick David, of Maesfrwvn, Port Talbot, J.P., for Glamorgan, who died on Januan 1st .ast, aged 65 years, Left estate oi the gr- vajue of £ 28.839, with net personalty -022.311 and probate of hie will has been granted to his widow. Mr% Margaret David, and his sons, Mr. U. Dana, and Mr. Thomas Jenkins David. Probate of his "ilL dated the 15th June last. has been granted to his widow, Mis. Margaret David, and his sonf. Mr. Llewellyn David, tinplate manufacturer, and Mr. Thomas Jenkin David, solicitor, all of Maesgwy n. The testator beoueather £ 100 to his wifej and left to her "the use of his household and persona! effects during her widowhood end an annuity of C400 for a like period, to be reduced in the event of her marriage to £ 100; and he bequeathed a life insurance policy for £ 1.000 with bonUlS additions to his daughters Edith, wife of tbe Rev. Morgan Powell, Maggie, wife of Dr. R. W. Roberts. Annie, wife of Mr. Griffiths, of Treorky. and Emily David and he be- queathed J6500 each to his unmarried daughters. £ 500 to his son, Thomas Jenkins David, and a further B103 to furnish his office should he commence a practice at Port Talbot or district £ 100 to bis clerk, John Rees, for faithful services, and £ 10 to his servant George. The testator left certain directions as to the carrying on of his business, and the residue of his estate he left to his children in equal shares, the shares of his daughters being retained on trust for their benefit for life, with remainder to their children and remoter issue. Tbe testator also left to his son Lieiwllyn David t-is premises known as the Union Tavern and a house adjoining in Port Tal- bot of the proceeds theieof should the seid premises have beer: -old.
V A SHIPS' WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
V A SHIPS' WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. UNCOMMON CHARGE AGAINST SWAN- SEA VESSEL'S CAPTAIN. At Queenstown Petty Sessions, Sergt. WTm. Deeny. R.IC., Queenstown, rspector under the Weights and Measures Act. sum- moned Llewellyn Owen Llewellyn, master of the ship Delcamie. of Swansea, for having on board his vessel in Cork Harbour, and in his possession for trading purposes, one un- just weight, contrary to the provisions of sections 41 and 42„ Vie. cap. 49. The case was dismissed.
MUMBLES RAILWAY AND PIEB %
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--ULTIMATUM TO MR. STOLL
| The Chairman said it should be so worded then. Mr. Ha»5L said the manager might not have seen the turn, and had only taken^the agent's word. Suppose Smith, a juggler, wajs put on first, and he simply paralysed the programme, and the manager saw it was a terriffic act. They must gi>e the manager the benefit of that act, and let him place that turn to a more advantageous turn. Mr. Newham dissented, and said his I money was varied in London, according to his turns. If he was put on at 8.30 he re- ceived a smaller salary than if at 9.30. I Mr. Hast said in days gone by artistes were paid merely whether they went on first or second. Nowadays it made no differ- ence what the artistes were getting. He had seen -640 and £60 turns go on first. Mr. Hast said a manager might find he had six "full sets" following one another on the Monday night, and he most alter the pro- gramme. The last clause he referred to should be changed. Mr. Newham reiterated it wa.s meant for London. Mr. Hast said he did not know what was meant, but there was the charter as laid before Mr. Stoll, who was asked to sign it or leave it. The Committee should look at tilings better before they asked a man to sign it. The Board of Arbitration was al- right. Mr. Newham: What are we fighting for? Mr. Hast said he did not agree with the clause "That a barring clause of one mile and three months in London, and five miles and six months in the provinces be adopted." As regards the provinces it was fair, but it was not fair to London. The Chairman said it was meant to apply to the syndicates. How could Mr. Stoil sign it? Look at Stoke Newington and Hol- loway? Mr. Hast said he wanted the executive to be equitable and look at both sides. The artistes were fighting for themselves and the people. Justice to both sides and more justice to their brothers and sisters, and they must be careful they did not leave any obstacles in the way so that they might be condemned by one or tw^.little clauses. Mr. Newham said he did not see it would hurt Mr. Stoll at all. If one left a hall with a reputation the sooner the artiste re- turned the batter. One mile and three months was quite sufficient.. Mr. Hast asked if it was fair. Suppose a Jommercial traveller sold a dozen ties to a tradesman for 6s. and that man sold them at 7Ad. each. Then suppose three doors away the traveller sold a similar dozen for 9s. Mr. Newham You don't give him three months between. Mr. Hast said Stoke Newington couid put on a programme for J6150 that would cost Mr. Stoll £300. The barring clause said one mile and three months. Would it be fair for that J3150 programme to go to Stoke Newington three months and one week be- fore it opened with Mr. Stoll at Hackney three months and one week later where he was paying £300? Mr. Newham upheld the clause and said a man who stayed away from a place nine or ten months was practically forgotten, but let a man return in three or four months to the hall and he would guarante his pop- ularity would increase. They wanted to in- crease the popularity and not decrease it. M'r. Hast said suppose Mr. Stoll was will- ing to forego the barring clause in London provided the artistes took turn money. Mr. Newham said without doubt they would be pleased to take turn money from Mr. Stoll. Let them work the halls like they used to. Mr. Hast said the class of music-hall au- diences was far different to what it used to be. A few years ago a bishop or minister of any denomination would not take has wife and family into a music-hall, such as Day's, Birmingham. Mr. Newham' (with some warmth): In Day's Music-hall you were not allowed in without a top-hat. At the Canterbury I have seen a person in silk stockings open the doors to you. The two shows a night has been forced upon the public, and the public did not want. it. Didn't one haJJ he- men- tioned turn it into, "twice nightly," and didn't they have to go back to the former practice. "They have forced it upon us and' Stoll is as bad as any man." The Chairman said at one haJJ he men- tioned in the far North there was r, better class of audience altogether when there was only one show a night. With two houses there was a lower class altogether. Mr. Newham Look at the — It's 1\ disgraceful to see the little children. In my days at the there were ladies and gentlemen. Now they saw bits of child- ren, hand-in-hand, going up the gallery, and that was the disgrace of it. Mr. Hast said they did not see anything of that in Mr. Stoll's halls, which were the essence of refinement. The audiences treated the artistes with contempt, or they didn't notice them if unfavourable, whereas on the other hand, with success, they would applaud vociferously. Personally, he was only very pleased to get on the Stoll tour. If the turn did not "go," he knew very well they would be treated fairly. In some of the other halls it was a disgrace, and an artiste sometimes could not hear him- self talk. Mr. Latimer The gallery rules the house. Mr. Hast said they wanted to deal with t Mr. Stoll in an equitable manner. Don't let them go to Mr. Stoll with the charter and say, "Sign this." Let them go as a deputa- tion of fair-minded men, and he would listen to them. Mr. Stoll said he would not recognise the Federation. There were some clauses he could not assent to. There i was one thing, Mr. Stoll had never stopped a penny commission from artistes. Mr. Newham thought the speaker was wrong. Mr. Hast said in one or two cases he might have stopped artistes' salaries on be- half of one or two agents. Mr. Newham: That is stopping commis- sion. Mr. Hast: Mr. Stoll has never stopped a penny commission where the artistes are en- gaged direct. Their grievances against Mr. Stoll were very slight, and the only possible thing they could attack him for was the ma- tinees at Manchester, Glasgow, and Liver- pool. The Chairman: That is all. Mr. Hast spoke of margin in one's con- tract when it was always confirmed as part of the contract. Mr. Stoll was entitled to a different barring "lause to the Syndicates. Syndicates should have no barring at all. With the grievances against people in London they had never had them in the provinces with Mr. Stoll. He did not suppose they could find six cases against Mr. Stoll in the law courts, whereas probably other managers would probably have had dozens and dozens of cases. Mr. Newham said nothing could be more businesslike than what transpired at No. <48, W Ellington-street, Strand. Mr. Hast said there was such a thing as bemg earned away by one's emotions. There was no suoh thing as a man who neveT made a mistake. In his opinion, they if1 the (TO MT. Stoll) until this difficulty was done with. :De Mr. Newham supported the Federation action, and said so far as the ultimatum— so termed by Mr. Hast—to Mr Stoll he had only the newspapers to go by; Mr. Hast relied upon seven newspapers he had seen. How would they Wp the smaller artistes (m case of war with Mr. Stoll). who could not provide for them- I selves? Mr. Newham said he could not explain that, but they would be I kept from the office, and they I n:i-ant to fight for it. There was a scheme which was not going to bo divulged yet. Mr. Newhan said the Executive had spoken highly cf Mr Stoll and they always said he W38 fair and just. They intended to deal with him light, but if others signed the Charter Mr Stoll must. They could r^ot make "nv distinction in any way. If theTs was going to be any special contracts Mr Stoll must. make "his own.. 11) furt.hc discussion it was pointed oat that an artiste making a success at say a pantomime that success would tol.cw directly after to a hall ih the same City. It was'also said there was a desire to weed the higher laid people out and get cheaper l-tcple. The chairman said they could not go back if they would. It was decided to insert "London in • The time shall not be varied clause," and a re- solution of confidence in the executive's ac- 'Jrvn wjo-fl na8iSlGJ.
AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' WORK.
felt that no one would be more- sorry to see him in need of a doctor than Dr. Evans. (Applause.) He never felt stronger, never felt more fit for work, never saw so much in the Word of God as he didnow. (Loud ap- plause.) It seemed to him that he had only just commenced—(cheers)—and he hoped they would be able to work together for many years to come. (Applause.) They had been very kind to think of his partner. Mrs. Matthews was not what might be ball- ed a public woman, had taken no active part in public matters, hid not pushed* hei^eTf to the front in that church. What sl^e had done had been done quietly and unostenta- tiously. But he (Mr. Matthews) would not have been able to accomplish the great work he had but for the help she had been to him. Addresses followed from Rev. W. E. Prv- therch, Rev. Dyfcdwg Davies, Rev. Bart- lett, and other ministers, and the choir sano- other anthems. ° Letters of apology were read from Revs. D. Williams (Memorial), Oscar Snelling D. Jones (Cwmbwrla), A. Wynne Thomas (Ar- gyle), Evan Jenkins, James Owen, David Rees (Mumbles), W. Jenkins, M.A., Isaac Lloyd, Evans. and S. E. Joseph (Sketty1 SKETCH OF REV. J. MATTHEWS' CAREER. Born in Swansea in 1851, Rev. J. Mat- thews prepared for college under the tuition of the Rev. G. P. Evans, at the Graig Academy, one of the principal schools at PrI that time in this part of South Wales for the training of young men for theological and other colleges. When 18 years old he entered Brecon College, and in 1873 he ak,cepte,d an invitation to become pastor of the Congregational Church at Usk, Mon- j mouthshire. After a happy ministry of I nearly eight years there, he was invited to take charge at Fabian's Bay Church. Here he has laboured successfully for 25 years, and it is in celebration of this period that hie church decided upon presenting Mr. and Mrs. Matthews with paintings of themselves and an illuminated address. In addition to his pastoral work, Mr. Matthews has taken great interest in both municipal and Parliamentary politK-s, and his pen has ever been busy. For Zo vears, ending in 1904, he wrote without a break at least two weekly articles to the press, and in addition was author of tnirteen pam- nhlets on various political and ecclesiastical subjects. His last, "The Triumphs of -Non- conformitv in the Queen's Reign," was highly commended by the leading ISoncon- formist papers, and went througn its first and second editions in a remarkably short space of time.