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NEATH. Mayor of Neath (Courcillor Phillips) is at- tending the National Free Church Council meetings at Leeds. Rev. Frank Joshua., Neath, visited Mor riston with his choir on Saturday and gave a concert at the Forward Movement Hall. Mr. Dd. Edwards, the surveyor of Taun- ton, who is a native of Neath, presided over a St. David's Day dinner at Taunton. Neath Harbour exports during February were 33,638 tons (including 20 tons of gun- powder), and imports 9,100 tons. Mr. George Palmer, Neath, has secured a contract for the construction of a bridge in lieu of the Beresford G.W.R. level cross- ing, Cardiff. At Neath on Monday Fredk. Williams and George Geary, The Lett, and Wm. Davies, Castle-court, were fined for plavmg marbles Castle-co,u-rt, fired on Sunday. "I had a couple of glasses of rum because I had a cold," said Andrew Boucher, la- bourer, to the Neatih magistrates on Mon- day. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs or five days. At Neath on Monday, on the application of Mr. Harry Williams, the usual extension was oT-anted Mrs. Churcn for the occasion of the railwaymen's dinner on Good Friday. Alice Esther Cecilia C.Ilins, five-months- old daughter of John R. Collins, chief bailiff of Neath County Court, was found dead in bed on Saturday. At Neath Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, Thomas Powell, cc-Hier, Blaengwynfi, was examined. His deficiency was J356. "Ex- penses^ of self and family and deaths in i;family" were the alleged cause of failure. Case closed. At Neath on Monday, J. Lamb, Mile End- row, and T. Davies, labourers, were re- manded on a charge of stealing two rabbits, value 2s., belonging to Enoch Morgan. It- was alleged that the theft was committed at the Lamb Hotel on Saturday. Morgan did not appear. Davies alleged it was only a joke. a joke. James Kelly, itinerant labourer, went to the House of Lords Inn. Neath, on Satur- day. start id by drinking other men's drinks. a.nd followed this up by throwing a brass stool at the landlady. For this luxury he paid on Monday 5s. and ccsts for the drunkenness, 10.». and costs for wilful I damage, and 15s. damage. charge of stealing tV.vce rabbits, value 3s., was bright at Neath on Tuesday j against- 'rhos Davies and John Lamb, la- banters. [fie rabbits were the property j ot Enoch Morgan, who had won a prizi in an Aben-.von sweepstakes, ind invited defendants t, have a drink. Davies said thev took tne rabbits from him. and both prisoners were fired Is. and costs each. Neath County Benen on Friday renewed tho licensee of the Ship Inn and Giant's Grave Arms, Briton Ferry (Mr. Evans I Bevan. owner), on condition that one was rebuilt and the license of the other :1.1- lowed to lap-e at the end of the licensii.g year. Licenses cf the Rock and Fountain, Crown, M&sjp's Arms (six days inst-ead of seven) and Whitworth Hotel, were approved, ttlso plans for improvements of these houses. At Xeath on Friday Mr W. H. David asked the justices to renew the license of BrHan- nia Inn ,Briton Ferry, instead of one th"y had already renewed, viz., Port Wallaroo. Chairman said another licence nearer should be surrendered and Mr David said he would consider the point. j

LLANDILO. At Lord Dynevor's farm, Llandilo, two pedigree heifers have died from rhododen- dron poisoning. The following were fined at Llandilo on I Saturday for drunkenness Evan Taylor, Ammanford Ivor Davies, and David Em- manuel (fifth appearance). At Llandilo auction saia on Monday 48) head of live stock were uisposed of, Swansea butchers mak;ng large purchases. A sum or £ 1,125 was realised from sales. -+-+- "Are the present Government justified of support?" was the subjcct discussed by t:.e Llandilo Debating Society on Monday even- ing, -\IT. Aneurin R-ee-s (Glais) in the chair. Mr. Prichard, supported by Mr. R. M. Rees (Pontardawe), were for the affirmative, and Mr J. Lucas, supported by Messrs Isnac Harries, C. Hurloy, J. "Thomas 0 P. Davies, D. Williams, T. Jamas and F. E. Thomas, also spoke, the affirmative being carried.

SWANSEA ASSESSMENTS. COMMITTEE DEAL WITH A BATCH OF APPEALS. Swansea As'^essment Committee met en Monday, Mr F. H. Glyn Price (.hairmin). presiding, .vhen the following appeals were hoard. The figures denote the nett rate- able values. R -Frayne 205. High-street, £137 2s. 6d., confirmed; T. Burrows. 9. Norfolk-street. JEia 5s.. to £12 17: 6d.; Emanuel Griffiths. No :1. Norfolk-street, and G. E. Palmer, No 13 ditto; L. Grainger Jones, five houses Norfolk- street, £ 13 l?s. 6d. to £ 12 17s. 6d.; Wm. xhomas, six houses. Norfolk-street. £ 12 17s 6d. confirmed; Bennett Bros. eight houses Norfolk-street, _£14 10s. to £13 12s. 6d.; W Westlake. 19. Northampton-place. JE42 155. to £38 ICs.; C. H. Rott, 17. 15s to £ 24; J. Nelson and Sons. Ltd.. 104 Oxford-atreet, JEt20. confirmed; J. F. Harvey and Sons, 25 and 27. Penmaen-terrace. ci.I ca ell to 11:1, 17s. 6d.; ditto. 149. High-street, Phi'lip's-parade. £ 19 15&. confirmed; A T Kane, 22. The Promenade. JB24. confirmed; James Rees. 4. Rosehill-road. S17 12s. 6d.. confirmed; David Davies. 15. St. Helen's- rcad. i42 15s to £ 34 5s.; Mrs. M. A. Thomp- son 27 St. Helens-road. JB47 28,. 6d. to JE42 17s '• II. Batcup, 28. Sea View-terrace. £ 1^ 5s to £ 12 17s. 6d.; W. R. Jenkins. 3, B"ynmill-cresc«nt, £ 34 5s. to £ 30 17s. 6d. The Tramways assessments matter was again adjourned

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LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. (By "Dyfri.") Congratuila-tions to Aid. J. R. James, the> borougih's rcpreseritath'e cn the County Council, upon his unoppc&ed re-turn,! The deposit account of the Town Im- provements Committee is £139 38. 2d., and not as started in our last issue. The Mayor s suggestion to include a bicycle gymkhana in the Whit-Monday con- tests is a most happy thought, and if onJy for the novelty c-f the thing, is certain to create attractio-n. 0' The Improvement Committee are T",(,):11- m-Tidmig the Town Council to take up a motor service between Llandovery ard Sennyb ridge. The movement i.f taken up, should be the- iH'°a.iLs of improving business in the town. Besides, a motor ride would be very- ex- hilarating. Mr. S ten ton, of the College, trcnie i tie Ouildites to a great historical lecture the other evening, whi?h was much appre- ciated- Previous to that evening many jerfon> in the room were not aware that the L an- dovery old castle was built by the Normals. A great competition ensued on St. David' Day between the wearers of the datfcdil -i' d the leek. The former wire, however, < ul numbered. Primroses are already to be seen peepi g out. Thus said the conductor at Brynhyfryd Eisteddfod the other evening, vVe shall now have a selection on the 'photograph.' Of course, ne meant the "phonograph." Mr. G. M. Jenr-eys has secured his hockey colours for the College. Bravo The competitions at Salem competitive meeting opened at 6.50, and did not con- clude until 11.15 p.m. A "preliminary test" would have curtailed the proceedings very much. A tramp at the Workhouse commmemor- ated St. David's Day by smashing three panes of glats. A month's hard labour was the result. At Swansea last week Mr. T. J. Thomas, the son of Mr. T. Thomas, station master, won the prize for the best. individual work in ambulance. Some of the seventeen competitors in tn::>. novice class on "Gwlad y Delyn" cast a I dangerous look at the adjudicator when stopped after the Recit. Some of the mannerisms of the singers were "'great, but what a pity the voices were not likewise. The District Counc1 elections have been fixed for the 25th inst., and nominations therefore were received yesterday. I INTERESTING LECTURE AT THE LLANDINGAT GUILD. Mr. Stenton, the Historical MasteT at Llandovery College, attended at the Linn- dingat, Y uung Men's Guild, to deliver his much expected lecture upon "The Norman Invasion in Wales." The Rev. Gruffydd Evans, the energetic vice-president of the Institution, presided, and auout 50 :rembers were present, The Chairman, in his introduction, said perhaps some were not aware that Mr. Sten- ton had been asked by the publi.-hrrs of the* weil-known series, "ilie Stories of the Na- twn, to write one Of the most important! volumes in the series upon "William th-? j Conqueror, and when the book was PUl)- lished, Mr. Stenton had promised to present the Guild with a copy. (Cheers.) Mr. Stenton, who was accorded a hearty reception, said his discourse that even'ng would deal with the circumstances under which the Norman Conquerors of England -lxcame master- of the greater part ot the Principality. He would, however, only traverse a period of 103 years. No part of Welsh history was more important than this, although the fact was generally not very nrnuteiy studied. In the year 1070 William the Conqueror invaded Wales with mixed motives for peace and war, and in the hope of conquering Wales outright by me- thods of his own. The Welsh then forced his hand, and made an alliance with English rebels, and then the Norman conqrcs; of Wales began. 'lh? country wcs not then in a condition to make a successful resistance to warfare. The Norman would not fight in the open if they possibly could prevent it. They buiit castles as a m ans of protection from foes, and even at this' present day, after seven centuries of neglect and destruction, the number o<- castle" re- maining in the neighbourhood wae amaz- ing. there were the tast'.es of Llandovery, Brecon, Trecastle, Llangadock, Buiith, and Lampeter, which were a.ll undoubtedly of Norman origin. These structures, in nine! ca.es out ol ton, stocc^on the banks of a river. Generally the castles w0u,d a. so be plaocd near the main roads. The castle" was erected with no architectural style. It was simply a mound of earth surrounded with a ditch, with the top of the mound surrounded with a wooden st-cckade. Al- most in every ease the Baron would attach to the mound a platform of earth of a similar shape and lower than the mound itself. Simple as the structure was, the castle proved an useful method of warfare to which the Welsh were unaccustomed. The Welsh wanted the excitement of a battle, I and had no idea of fighting an enemy who I would not_ meet them in the open. The- average Welsh chieftain was no match for the Norman, who at +,hat period had no rival in the art of war. On the death of William in 1078, the western counties ■ of Wa'es we-e mostly conquered. The j country from the Dee to the Conway was in the hands of Normans, and Monmouthshire was already a part of Englar.d. At the death ot Wiliia-m the Conqueror the Norman conquest ox T/ales was practica.ly aecom- plished. A few years later, the Normans of G'amorgan built the ca-stles of Kidwelly, Loughor. Swansea, and Oystermouth, and hy the year 1100, the Normans had made good their footing in three carts of Wales by tremendous fighting. A kind of de-pair then came over th" Welsh chieftain?, who then tried to make terms with the King of England, and acknowledged him as their Lord. Some chieftains, of course, took a more heroic view. But after all this war- far', Wales were scarcely less Welsh, and thy Welsh language remained that day a true and living witness- (Cheers.) Several questions having been put to the speaker, the Rev. Griffydd Evans said he personally wished to thank Mr .Stention for coming amongst them. It was a.n ex- ceeding'y pleasant meeting, ar: I the lecture recalled to his mind many things of histori- cal nterest. He shou d like Mr. Stemon to give to the Guild another lecture on the "Consequences of the Norman Invas;on in Wales Itself." From a Christian point of view, it made a great difference, and it also made a tremendous difference on the build- ings. Many would perhaps like als, to know what influence tne Norman invasion had upon literature in Wales. England and France were tremendously indebted to Welshmen of that period for material in the composit on of songs. The great Eng- lish pcets, 'rom Spencer down to Tennyson, had dipped into that treasure house. He hoped Mr-. Stenton would give another lec- ture deal'ng with the social, e.ctcsastical and literary sides of the question. Mr. C. 0. Jones, the secretary to the Li- brary Committee, proposed on behalf of the Guild, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Sten- ton. They could now claim Mr. Stenton as an act' e member of the Guild Mr. J. Edwards seconded, and Mr. G. Morton a- a "visitor" supported, the latter remarking that he hoped the members would take full advantage of the splendid library- he had had the privilege of inspecting that evening. Mr. Stenton, in acknowledging, expressed his pleasure for the patient way in which the lecture had been listened to. In con- clusion, he assured the Gui'dites that so long as he had normal health and a capa- city for writing, he would be delighted to prepare another paper on th-i subject re- ferred to by Mr. Gruffdd Evans. (Cheers.)

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FUNERAL..OF MASTER C. W. D. MICHAEL. The mortai remains of the late Master Charles William Douglas Michael, ths only surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael, of the Llandovery Bank, whose sad demiie we chronicled in our last issue, were in- terrcd at Lland'ingat. The funeral was of a private character, those present being Mr. and Mrs. Michael (parents), Mr. Michael, Llandilo (grandfather), Mr. W. Jones, Al- ma House (uncle), the Misfes A. and c. Jones, Alma House (aunt's), Mrs. Richards, Fountain Houte (aunt), the P.ev. Gruffydd Evans (curate), Dr. J. S. Rosser, Dr, H. Taylor, Mr. T. Phillips (Picton Cou;t), Mr. D. Edgar Williams (Old Bank), Mr. H. Williams (Cawdor House), Mr. J. Richards (Llandilo), and Mr- M. H. Nichols (Upton House). The Rev. Gruffydd Evans offici- ated at the house, church and graveside. At the close of the service in the church, Mrs. Nichols played the "Dead March' on the organ. The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily carried out bv Messrs. Wit- liams Brothers, Tanner's Hall. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following relatives and friends: -)Jr. and Mrs. Michael (parents), Eileen, Phyllis, and V.o-. let (sixers), Mrs. Jones, Alma House (grand- mother), Mr. and Mrs. Michael, LlandiLo (grandparents), Mr. W. Jones, Alma House (uncle), Mr. D. Jones, London (uncle), Misses A. and C- Jones, Alma House Jaunts), Mr. and Mrs. Williams and family (Cawdor House), Mr. and Mrs. Phillips (Picton Court), Mr. and Mrs. Re?s (The Vron), Mr. D. Edgar Williams (Old Bank), Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lewis (Llandingat), Mrs. Mor- jgan (Henllys), Staff and Scholars at Llan-. do very National Schools, Assistants at Alma House, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rose (Brixton), Mr. and Mrs- Lewis Williams (London) Mr. and Mrs. Walter James and family (Merlin's Coi rt), Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davies (ThJ Emporium), Mrs. Morgan (Castle Hotel), and Master Addison Nicholas (High Street). 6 TABERNACLE BAND OF HOPE. The weekly meeting ot the Tabernacle Band of Hope was held in the vestry on Friday evening, Miss Evans, Stone-street, presiding. Miss M. J. Thomas, Rock Cot- tage, and Miss A. Thomas, Bailyglas, accom- panied the various singers; whilst Mr. Humphreys, Broad-street; Miss Williams, Lead House; Mt- Richards, Velineoed and Mr Isaac Harries, Stone-street, acted as adjudicators. The programme was as fol- lows —Pianoforte solo, Miss Jones (Maes- llydan); gramophone selection, Mr. D. T. Morgan; recitation, Miss Evans (Stone- street) solo, Miss A. Thomas (Bailyglas); gramophone selection, Mr. D. T. Morgan; impromptu address, 1st, Miss M. A. Evans (Stone-street); 2nd, Mr. Rees Jones (Stone- street); solo competition, "Gridfan."—1st, Mr. D. J. Williams (Victoria House); 2nd, divided between Mr. W. N. Thomas (Man- chester House) and Mr. E. J. Williams (Lead House]. TEA AT GOSEN. On Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams, Broadawel Cynghordy, generously en- tertained in Gosen Chapel, the children at- tending that place of worship, as well as those attending Capel Cynfab Day School, to a splendid tea, with cake and other deli- cacies, catered in satisfactory style by Mr. T. Roberts, Crown Stores. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who have now retired from busi- ness in London, have recently taken up re- sidence in the neighbourhood, and already have been very prominent in generous ac tions. A capital entertainment was ar- ranged for the evouirg. LLANDOVERY IMPROVEMENT COM. I MITTEE. A meeting of the Working Committee of. the Town Improvements Committee WHS held on J'riday evening, Aid. C. P. Lewis Llan- dingat, presiding. A letter was read from Mr. C. V. Pryse- Rice, of Llwyny-Brain, consenting to act as president of the Whit-Monday contests. Mr. Pryse-Rice also suggested that if it was, feasible a small n cycle gymkhana be included in the programme of the day, and wa-s agreeable to iraw up a list of events for the same if the committee so es T-d. Mr. D- S. Thomas said that th-e committee should certainly adopt the pr sident's sug- gestion, which he considered would be also a novelty. Mr. T. Roberts expressed a similar view, and the suggestion was unanimously adopt- ed —Mr. 1. Poberts, Mr J. F. Re:s, and the secretary (Mr. M. H. Nichols) were ap- pointed to interview Mr. Pryse-Rice on the natter- 'ih" Carnival Sub-Committee recommend- d the following classes lor competition:- -ieet humorous costume (ladies or gentlemen) *nd best fancy costume (ladies or gentle- man).—The recommendation was adopted. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS S; far as this district is (onoerned, Caio and Llangadock are the only divisions where opposition is being made to the retiring .einhere of the County Council. Thursday last was the day fixed for receiving nomina- tions, when the following were duly nomin- ated — Llandovery Borough.—*Mr. John Rhys lamas, Albert House (Radical)- Mothvev.—*Mr- David Davies, Rhy- med (Radical), and Mr. Wm. Evans, Cross Inn (Radical). Cilycwm.—Mr. Rowland Evans Williams, Cefnhir ryn (Radical). Caio.—*M~. Thos. F. Jones, Troedybryn (Radical), and Sir James Hills-Johnes, Doi- aucothy (Conservative'. Llangadock.—*Mr. William Davies, Glan- sawdde (Radical), and Mr. Mervyn Peel, Danyrallt (Conservative). Llansawel.—*Sir James Dfummond (Con- servative). i Signifies old mcm bcr. IOn the fol'owing Friday, Mr. Wm. Evans withdrew from the contest, and therefore Mr. Davies returns to the Council unop- posed. A similar compliment fell to Mr. J. R. Ja.mes, who is undoubtedly one of the strongest educationalists on the body. Ci'y- cwm has gone in for new blood, the re- tiring member not seeking re-election. No opposition to Sir James Drummond was an- t'cipated at Llansawel, where he is exceed- ingly popular. The Conservative candidates at Caio and Llangadock are certain to make a bold fight to capture the Radical seats, and numerous electors fancy their chances to-day. LLANDOVERY v. BU1LTH. "Dyfri" writes:—On Saturday afternoon Llandovery journeyed to Built-n. Play ccm- menced about 4 o'clock, and the visitors immediately got aggressive, and although exacting several successive corners, fa led to find the net. Builth subsequently press- ed, and as the result of loose play, A. J. Evans secured in the 'rcle and scored a most easy goal. Llandovery made strenu- ous efforts to equalije, ard cn one in par- ticular W. T. Price should have done the trick, as he had the goa.1 at his mer:'y, but missed by inches only, and the homesters led at the interval by a goal. Play dur- ing the major portion of z: the final mckty was all in favour of the Llandoverians but their shooting was completely off colour. At last, however, came the long ana much ex- pected goal. J- A. Darkes securcd near the visitors' 2o, and ended a geed individual effort by finding the net with a good sheet, Time was soon after caPed with Llandovery still attacking.' FINAL SCORE: j LLANDOVERY—1 goal. BUILTH—1 goal. The final score was certainly not a true indica-tion of the game Llandovery were on the attack for at the least three-fourths of the time, but were distinctly poor in she ot- ing, hence the result. Otherwise they gave a splendid exhibition, and the Builthi t, s were sportsmen enough to admit their for- tune in effecting a draw." The home- sters were fairly fast, but possessed a re- markable liking to 'fouling, which spoilt an otherwise pleasant tussle. I shall re- frain from individualising on this occasion, but suffice it fcr n-e to s-tv that as exponents of the hockey eod-e, the Llandoverians were infin-tely superior. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE v. MR. PERCY RICHARDS' XI. "Dy'ri" writes:—These elevens met on the Collegiate ground on Saturday in brilli- ant weather. The homesters secured f.om the first bully off, and a splendid dribble by the forwards ended in Barker scoring. Percy Richards then got away in good style, but was repelled by U. M- Jeffreys, who robbed him of possession, and dribbled half the length of the field. The visitors again invaded the home territory, and Percy Richards netted. Jeffreys was continually prominent on the defence, but the Swansea forwards got away in good style, and Glyn Richards scored, the visitors at half-time thus leading by a goal. Play during the final half was even, both sides attacking atlerna-tely, and E. T. Strick ultimately scored for the visitors. During the last ten minutes the Collegians held the upper hand, Jeffreys, Ludbury and Lloyd display- ing good form, but the defence was impen- etrable. FiNAL SCORE: MR. PERCY RICHARDS XI.-3 goals. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE—1 goal. PARISH COUNCILLORS' ELECTION. r' At a Parish meeting for Llandingat (with- out; held at the Town Hall on Monday even- ing, under the presidency of Mr. J. Clem- ent, L'lwyniick, the following persons were duly declared elected as Parish Councillors for the year Mr. Daniel D-avres, Towy Cottage,, far- mer; Mr. John Jame.s, Maesyooed, retired f vrrr.(r Mr. Douglas T. M. Jones, Nant-y- rhegfan, farmer; Mr. Rees Jones, Ma.es- Tlydan, farmer; Mr. Thomas Phillips, Pic- ton Court, solicitor and Mr. Evan Prich- ard, Vardre Villa, farmer.

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NEATH CATTLE DEALER'S AFFAIRS. CLOSELY QUESTIONED AS TO CHEQUES AND BANKING ACCOUNTS. COMMENTS BY OFFICIAL RECEIVER AND REGISTRAR. At Neath Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday J. H. Griffiths, cattle dealer, Neath, ap- peared for his adjourned public examina- t on. Mr. Jeffreys represented him. Official Receiver: Since last meeting the effects claimed under the bill of sale have been handed over?—Yes, sir.—Questioned with regard to the dishonoured cheques, debtor said some bad been paid, but not all. Official Receiver: A great number have not been paid. Seeing that such a number involving a large amount were due to other creditors, who were pressing you, why should you prefer your father, by paying his cheques, whilst cheques of older date due to other people were unpaid ?—He had some left unpaid. Why did you make a difference ?— It was for him I was getting the stuff to keep me going. He had always befriended me. Your father is a man of means?—No, sir. I Where does he live?—The Abbeybank, Waterford. Debtor said to a certain date his wife had a. separate account. Cheques were drawn on it when there was any danger of his cheques being returned. That would go back two years ago. Debtor admitted he I had been in difficulties then. Official Receiver: This is another very unsatisfactory feature. There is nothing to show the state of that account but the bank pass-book. Will vera let me have it?—If my wife has got it. It may be at the bank. Mr. Jeffreys: With regard to the 9"700 mentioned, do you know your brother paid Mudge JB150 when the bill of sale was given up?—Yes. He signed the bill of sale or promissory note for JB150, making up the £ 300?—Yes. Registrar (to debtor): You had a turn- over of JMO,000 a year, and you must have made considerable profit.—Things were very keen. You had better consider the matter before* the next court. Have you been in the habit .)f betting?—Not for the last two years. Have you lost a large sum of money dur- ing the ia6t two years?—No. That is another matter you had better consider before the next meeting. You say your father was keeping you going. Had you any goods from him in December?—No, sir. Then that could not be the reason why you paid your father in December between J3700 and JE800. You had better consider this by the next sitting of the court. Did you receive any goods from your father in November ?—Yes. Registrar: Yes, Cl.500 worth, and you paid him £ 1,650. Therefore you could not have been kept going by your father in November. You must furnish a statement of the cheques given by you during the last four months, showing where each was paid or was dishonoured. The case was adjourned.

",I WAS SHORT OF MONEY." I SERIOUS THEFT CHARGES AT ABER- AVON. LED AWAY BY BAD COMPANY. At. Aberavon on Monday Daniel Pearce, sged 19, Sea View-terrace, a very respect- able youth, was charged with stealing seven mackintoshes, two rain-proof coats, four pairs of leggings, and four cycle inner tubes, total ralue of JB15 18s. 6d., the property of the Manchester Rubber Co., between Sep- tember and February last. The court was crowded. Mr. Trevor Hunter defendod. Henry Clarke, manager of the shop, said he missed a mackintosh on February 20th, and gave information to the police. list week he was shown some mackintoshes and coats by Inspector Edwards, which he iden- tified as the property of the company. Hy. Bush, aesitant, said Pearce often came into the shop to have a chat with wit- ness. During the last three months wit- ness had gone out of the shop, and requested defendant to look after the shop till he re- turned. He saw nothing wrong with de- fendant. Wm. Percival May, Cradoc-place, said he spoke with someone on the road from Briton Ferry, and was offered a mackintosh for 10s., but did not buy it. He subse- quently received four mackintoshes and leg- trin^s from this person to sell. Pearce had nothing to do with these transactions. P.S. Hy. Preece said he and Inspector Edwards received two mackintoshes (pro- duced) from Mr. Lilley, cycle dealer, and I rs. two pairs of leggings from Trevor Saunders. In consequenoe of what Saunders said, they saw Pearce and showed him the leggings, and told him what Saunders had said. He said "Yes." When charged he said "I stole them from that shop over the/e," pointing to the rubber shop. La.ter he was charged with stealing all the goods, and said "I am sorry I took them. I was short of money, as I was not having any wages." Defendant now pleaded guilty, and said he was very sorry. Mr. Hunter made an earnest appeal for defendant, and said he had been led away by bad company. ADD Aberavon Larceny charge Pearce was sentenced to a month in the second division. The charge against Trevor Saunders, electrician, and Ed. Ihomas Lewis, Cwmavon road, for receiving, was |1 not proceeded with. William Percival May, who was giving evidence for the police, was taken from the witness box and charged as an accomplice. The incident caused a. sensation. Saunders was dismissed, but Lewis was sentenced to a month- in the second division, and May was remanded for a fortnight. I

FATE OF THE FOWLS. I MELINCRYTHAN MAN GETS THREE MONTHS. At Neath on Monday, Sidney Jones (26), Cecil-street, Melincrythan, was charged with stealing two fowls, value 8s., property of Joseph Williams, railwav accountant, Lewis-road. P.C. Griffiths said he saw the prisoner in Lombard-street looking rather bulky." Asked what he had under his ooat, pris- oner replied, "They are mine." The fowls were dead, but quite warm. On the way to Melyn Police Station Jones became vio- lent and attempted to escape. Subse- quently prisoner said, "Yes, quite right. I was very drunk at the time. I am very sorry." Prisoner asked for another chance. Head Constable Jones said prisoner was an expert thief, and an associate of thieves. He had been convicted seven times and had served six months' hard labour for stab- bing a police officer. Bench said prisoner was a very danger- ous man and sentenced him to three months hard labour.

"SVM" EVANS AND SUFFRA- GETTES. AMENDMENT TO WOMEN'S ENFRAN- CHISEMENT BILL. Mr. S. T. Evans, M.P.. has given notice of the following amendment to the Women's Enfranchisement Bill:—"That this House, being of opinion that the government of the country and of the Empire should be in the hniids of men. declines to discuss a measure the ultimate results of which would oe to transfer such government into the hands I :;¿' () n, ftv ('un¡.;t.!tt:.t.4it1 üf Wnmen.

NEW MORRISTON BAPTIST I CHAPEL. MR. J. JAY WILLIAMS CUTS THE I FIRST uOD. REV. DR. WILLIAMS' REFERENCES TO RECENT SPLIT. It was a beautiful afternoon on Saturday when the Weasant ceremony of eutting the first sod of the new ioar Baptist Chapel, took place at Morriston. Some time ago a number of members seceded from Zion Chapel, Morriston, who have since been worshipping at Pentrepoth Council Schools. At present the communicants total 350: and recently the members aporoached the West Wales Baptist Association for permission to erect a chapel, which was granted. The Association Building Committee visited the I place a few weeks ago, and complimented the members upon eecuring such an excel- lent site as that near Pentrepoth Council Schools. The new church, which will have seating Schools. The new church, which will have seating accommodation for over 900 persons, will cost about £ 3,500. The contract is entrusted to Messrs. Thomas and Jones, Morriston. Thousands <■' people congre- gated to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Mr. J. Jay Williams. On a platform, in the centre of the site, were seated Revs. W. p. Williams, D.D., Lan- dore, who presided; i -e\s. Gomer Lewis, D.D., Hermas Evans ICwmbwrla) T. V. Evans (Clydach), D. Samuel, Ainon (Morris- ton), H. D. Clement (Cwmrhvdyceirw), C. B. Griffiths (Birchgrovej, D. J. Griffiths, M.A. (Morriston), W. Jones l^stalyfera), Towyn Jones (Glais), D. Hopkins (Skewen) B. 0. James (Philadelphia, rlafod), — Phillips, R. Lewis (Graigcefnparc), \V. Rees, Aid. and Mrs. Dd. Matthews, Councillors D- and Mrs. Jenkins, W. G. Davies (YnisfoTgan), W. Lewis, J.P., Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wil- liams, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Evans, J. Mil- lard, Mr. and Mrs W. Buckland, Mr Eleazer Jones, Mr W. Thomas^Thomas ana Jones),Mr H. A. Ellis, M.A. (architect), and Mr. D. Davies (assistant), etc., together with the deacons and choir- Conductor, Mr. Willie Rees. The proceedings opened with the singing of "Marchog Iesu yn Clwyddianus," which was "ollowed by tne reading of Scrip- which was "ollowed by tne reading of Scrip- ture and prayer by Rev. B. O. James. Rev. W. P. Williams s address referred to the circumstances under which the members left Zion. Although conditions were rather mixed at present, yet ion authorities had given every assistance in the way of grant- ing letters of membership to all who had left. There were two tides to the question, therefore, o'd sores need not be re-'opened, but the past should be buried, and all should as Christians rejoice that a new church was to be built in their midst, and might the Divine light of God pour its bless- ing upon them. Conn. D. Jenkins, secretary, presented Mr. Jay Williams with a silver-plated spade, with polished handle, supplied by Messrs. Evans Bros., and-in doing so said it was their prayer that the work, of which he was about commencing, wou I be the up- lifting of many. Mr. Jay Williams proceeded with the spade to a green patch, and with great skill cut the sod, which he triumphantly carried to the platform, amidst loud cueers. Ad- dressing the audience, he jocularly remarked that they thought he could not do it, but he had worked behind the rolls, and as a collier, and lastly as farm labourer in America but that had passed, and to-day he was labouring in their midst. He had great pleasure in laying the foundation of this new cause, in the hope that it would I be of great good in t-he town. There should be no ill-feeling amongthem now, but work hand in hand m endeavouring to do some good in the world. Mr. W. Lewis, J.P., as a representative of Libanus, wished to show his sympathy with the movement, and hoped the young people, who had excellent talents musically, would apply it to the extension of the work Addresses were delivered by Aid. D. Matthews, Revs. W. Jones (Ystalyfera), D. Samuel (Morriston), J. Griffiths (Birch- grove), D. J. Griffiths, M.A. (Horeb), H. D. Clement, Messrs. H. D. Williams, and Gomer Lewis, D.D. In the evening excellent discourses were g'ven at the PentrepoLh Schools by Revs. E. Hennas Evans and T. V. Evans (Cly- dach).

SWANSEA FREEMASONRY. CARADOC LODGE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS'. At a meeting of the "Caradoc" Lodge of Freemasons, held at Masonic Hall, Caer- street, Swansea, on Monday, Mr. E. R. Jones, The Promenade, was installed Wor- shipful Master. The following officers were eLected: Messrs. E. A. Smith, I.P.M. E. J. Trye- well, S.W.; R. Boucher, J.W.; D. C. Jones, Treas.; W. D. Rees, Sec. Rev. W. Evans, Chdplain Wm. Rosser, S.D.; Wm. Brown, J.D. John Davies, D.C. L. R. Rogers, A.D.C.; A. J. Puntan, I.C.; F. C. Bevan, organist; E. L. Thomas, R. D. Morgan, J. H. Lee, Steward? and G. Bul- IptvjpII. tvlpr A banquet subsequently took place at the Royal

DUNVANT DITCHING COMPETI- TION. RECORD ENTRIES: THE AWARDF. The fifth annual Dunvant Banking r.nd Ditching Competiticn took place on Satur- day at Voliart Uchaf Farm, Dunvant. lbere was a record number of ntric-?. The Judges were- Messrs. W. William?, Pontlliw: T. Eeynori, Penmaen; E. Jones, Uangyfelach; W. Williams. (J-orseinon. Mr John Davies presided; the treasurer was Mr C Elliot; and Mr. Dd. Jones. Penlan House, acted as secretary. Champion Class— 1, Dd. Hopkins, Three Crosses; 2, i'hos. Davies, Dunvant; 3. C. Fisher, Killay. l'int Cla-i-I. Hy S. Eaton. Killan Fact; 2. James James, Ddol; 3. W. Bennett, 'Vhreu Crosses; 4. Thos. Tucker. Llanrhidian. second Class.—1, S. Tucker. Penmaen; 2, J L. James, Killay; 3, Thos. Parry. Dun- vant. Special Prizes for best renlling—Champion Jlass, C. Fisher, Killay, 1st class. T. Tucker. Llanrhidian; 2nd class. T P. Beynon. 1.11,11- iamlet. Cleanest Competitor Finiahiog-Champion laas, C. Fisner. Killay; 1st class. T. Tucker, Llanrhidian; 2nd class. S. Tucker. Penmaen. Special prize, given to competitor with the largest family—Fred Jones. Dunvant

14 YEARS' SUFFERING A NA.NI i i AND TASTRIC. ULuFRS CURED BY VENO'S SEAWEED TONIC. The story Mrs. Exceil, of The Glebe, Barming, Maidstone, Kent. tells of the won- cierful -u:3 ot her daughter by Veno's Sea- weed Tonic, is of great interest. ivlrs. Excell writes; My daughter suf- fered terribly for fourteen yeirs, seven of whiiii she i\as quite bedridden. J Doctors attended her for a long tune, and said she was suff-ciin-, from gastric ulcers, with con- sequent anaemia, but they could not do her any good, and at last crave up all hopes of her recovery, and said she wa3 incurable. "The poor girl suffered tortures, and the pain of v.'ind on the stomach was dreadful. However, seeming one uay a little betttr, 1 carried he; to a bath chair. She cotild not put her feet to the ground, and was as helpless at a baby, but still she did not improve. "At last, seeing in the paper about your Seaweed Tonic, and what it had done for other sufferers, I determined to try it I got a small bottle, and after two or three doses it seemed to do her good, so I per- severed, and got her a small bottle every week. In three months' tim< she could walk about as well as I can, and she is now quite cured." For all skin and blood diseases, anaemia, weakness, and all digestive troubles, Veno's Seaweed ronic is the safest and surest re- medy known. It cures tne worst cases of indigestion, torpid liver, flatulence, kidney trouble, and female weakness, and a bottle should be in every home. Price Is. ljd. and 2s. 9d. of all chemists. For all-round purity and potency, Veno's Seaweed Tonic is uneqtialloct.

SWANSEA BOROUGH AUDITOR'S ELECTION. RESULT OF THE POLL: OLD OFFICERS RETURNED. DEFECTIVE POLLING BOOTH ARRANGEMENTS. HUNRREDS OF BURGESSES UNABLE TO VOTE. The result of the poll for two auditors for the borough of Swansea was declared at 9-30 on Friday night by the Mayor (MT. D. Harris) at the Guildhall, in the pre- sence of some three dozen people. The hgures were *Mr. lJavld Roberts 1,692 *-NIT. Wm. Buckland 1,413 Mr. A. B. Davies 1,144 Signifies last year's auditors. The total votes are an increase on any previously cast. In 1906 the number of votes polled was 3,361. This year the heav- iest polling took place at Countess of Hun- tingdon's Schoolroom and Morriston. At the former, 1,376 votes were cast, and at Morriston 1,103 votes. There were 56 spoilt papers. Prior to the declaration, a vote of thanks was accorded the returning officer (the Mayor) on the proposition oi Mr. D. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Bucklaid, and supported by Mr. A. B. Davies- NEARLY TWO HUNDRED UNABLE TO VOTE. There were rushes at both the Countess of Huntingdon's Schoolroom (for St. Helen's, Ffynone, and Victoria Wards), and Lion-street Schools (for Brynmelyn and St. John's Ward) just before the close of the poll at 8 p.m., and the result was that over 100 were unable to vote at the Countess of Huntingdon's polling booth, and nearly 100 were similarly affected at lion-street. Much dissatisfaction was felt at this fact and the candidates expressed themselves strongly on the matter, the opinion being held on 111 hands that better facilities should have been provided. Some people were waiting nearly half an hour to get inside the booths. But it must not be forgotten that Swansea is in advance of most other towns, the Mun- icipal Corporations' Act of 1882 providing (for auditors' elections), "There shall be one polling-station at the Guildhall." But the Swansea Corporation, by their Act of 1902, have power to divide the borough into polling districts. Oui of 100 towns, Swan- sea is perhaps the onlr town that has more than one polling station. Still it is evident the present arrangements are not satisfac- tory, and they clearly proved deficient on Friday. It will be for the Swansea Coun- cil to decide whether they will in future extend the polling facilities. The Town Council could, if they chose, decide that, every district at present served by a polling station should be a polling district for the purpose of an auditors' election. In other words, they have full power to provide as many polling station, as there are in the case af Towt Council elections. The Council decided two or three years ago they would have sir polling disbitcte.. IS THE POLL LEGAL?—INTERVIEW WITH DEPUTY TOWN CLERlt Many people were disposed to thThk tt eight o'clock that the poll could be upset on the ground that people were in time to vote, but were prevented. This, how- ever, is a mistake, the Act stating "The poll shall be kept open until 8 p.m., Green- wich time. It is not sufficient to clcw the door of the polling station at 8 o'clock, but no ballot-papers must be given out, nor mus" any votes be received after that hour unles# from voters who have obtained admission to the polling station and have applied for their ballot-papers before eight o'clock. The Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. D. C. John) seen by a "Daily Post" reporter directly after the count on Friday, said there was not the slightest question the poll was per- fectly legal in every way. It was people's own fault for not polling earlier. "Suppose," asked the reporter, "a hun- dred people got into the booth at one mintite to eight, and every one asked for a Is-aper, Mr. D. C. John said each much apply to the officer, and the fact of a chorus of voices did not constitute an application, but rather tended to reduce the thing to an absurdity. If that could be admit-d, there was nothing to prevent a thou'-ami people pouring in on the stroke of eisru. and keeping the poll open all night. MR. A. B. DAVIES AND THE IN SUFFICIENT FACILITIES. Mr. A. B. Davies, the defeated candidate, said many men could not go earlier to the poll. Many tried to vote on their way to work, but they could not wait for 25 or 30 minutes to record their votes, and so they had to go without voting. It is Mr. Davies' opinion that if everyone bad voted who wanted to, the result would have been different.

BAD LANGUAGE AT NEATH. NEATH BENCH DETERMINED TO PUT A STOP TO n • "That policeman has a. grudge against me," said Dd. Henry Harrison, charged at Neath on Monday for using obscene lan- guage in Briton Ferry-road. P.C. Hopkin Davies denied the accusation, and the Clerk said that some defendants were too fond of making such accusations against officers. Mr. Hopkin Jones said the Bench were determined to put a stop to bad language in the streets. It had become abominable, Defendant wa-s fined 10s. and costs or 14 days.

DEATH OF MR. PERCY LEWIS. ASSISTANT MANAGER AT BALDWIN'S. LANDORE. The death of Mr. H. Percy Lewis took place on Thursday at hie weidenoe at No. 144. Rohndda-street, Swansea. after a long and painful illness. Deceased was a native of Barrow-in-Fur- ness and was employed at Messrs. Baldwin a Iron and i-teel Works. Landore, for over 18 year', as chemist and assistant manaflftr. He was wall-known in the neighbourhood and was widely esteemed for his good quali- ties. His death will be much regretted by hie numerous friends and much sympathy is felt for his sorrowing widow. Deoeased war only forty years of age.

POLLING STATIONS FOR THE PEOPLE. SWANSEA SUB-COMMITTEE FIXES THINGS UP FOR THE FUTURE. A Swansea Corporation sub-committee ap- pointed to consider the question of increased polling-booth accommodation in St. Helen's and East Wards (necessity for which wai forced on public attention by the fact that at last Friday's polling for auditors there was such a rush at the last moment that many were unable to record their votes) met on Monday. Mr Moy Evans (chairman) said as re- gards St. Helen's, more polling stations were required. There were over 2,000 voters, and to have only one polling station was abeurd. They should have three. Mr. Hemmings said there were at least a) thousand who, on account of the difficulty of reaching the polling station at the Com* tess of Huntingdon's, did not vote. f Mr. Phillip Davies said so far as he wwt concerned, he would walk ten miles to vote. Chairman: But Mr. Ben Thorns wouldn't?—Mr. Thomas smiled. Chairman said he was at the Countess 01 Huntingdon's Schoolroom shortly before eight to record his vote, and really it waft pitiful to see at least from 00 to 100 who < wanted to record their votes, but were un« able to do so. Although Swansea was bet* ter provided that most other towns as reo. gards auditors' elections, still they ought tq improve on that. Arrangements were made to have polling stations in future as follows :— 1 St. Helen's Ward, »t Rhyddings Paris road Methodist Schoolroom, Vincent-streel School, and St. Gabriel's Hall. East Ward, at Pentrechwyth, CamMMt j School, as well as the present statu it St* -r Thomas, and Danygraig Council S hoo!. j Ffvnone Ward, at Walter-road Gm.grega* tional Schoolroom and at Terrace roa4 > Schoolroom, at Freehold-street. nd 1 Eversleich-'oiwI. Skrt,t.

SALEM COMPETITIVE MEETING. The fifth annual eisteddfod in connection with the Salrun Band of Hope was held at the Drill Hall on Thursday evening last, under the presidency of Mr. D. Davies, C.C., D.C., of Rhyblid. There was a large attendance, and the society should benefit considerably. There weTe sixteen cLasse down for competition, and these eli- cited a numerous entry. The contests were very keen throughout, and the sing-ng and recitations reached a fa;rly high standard of excellence. Mr. D. l/lanfair Evans, Tanybryn, made a most ca-pab.e conductor cf the proceedings. Mr. Harries Thomas, of Llandilo, adjudicated on the music, and Messrs. M Saunders Morgan, Cdycwm House; W. Lloyd Willi mis, Wolverhamp- ton House; and D. Evans, T:>nyfcrvn, the recitations, etc The secretarial duties were splendily nrried out by Miss M. Evans, Tanybryn, whilst Miss P. Jones, Chur(h View, Acted as treasurer. The accompan- ists were- Miss M. Rees, Victoria-slTect; Miss P. Jones, Church View; Miss M. J- Thomas, Rock Cottage; Miss A. Thomas, Bailyglas; and Mr. \V iliums, New-read. as; a The following were the awards: — Solo for children and- r 12. Four com- peted.—1st, Miss May Edwards, Store- street, Llandovery; 2nd, Miss Mary Wil- liams, High-street, Llandovery. Recitation for children under 12 Six competed.—1st, Miss Nellie Richards, Stone- street, Llandovery; ?nd, Miss Annie Rich- ards, Stone-street. Llandoxery 3rd, Miss Gretta Thomas, Tondeg Villa. Llandcvery. Solo for girls under 15. Eight competed. —1st, Miss Mary Gwcn Pri:e, WhiU- Swan, Llandovery; 2nd, Miss 'Iwennie Rees Vic- toria-street, Llandovery. Recitation for children under 15. Four competed. 1st, Mias Annie Price, Tyne- wydd, Myddfai; 3rd, Miss Annie Richards, Stone-street, Llandovery- Solo for boys under 15. Two competed, and th? adjudicator remarked that this was a splendid competition, both boys feinting in fine style and in a proper martial spirit. He awarded the prize to No .2 (Master Mor- gan George Davies, New-Toad, Llandovery), the other competitor being Master Dannie Williams, Victoria-crescent. Recitation (open to those under 25 years). Two competed. Awarded to Miss M. A. Evans, Stone-street, Llandovc-ry. Pianoforte solo, for children under 14, "Dorothy. Five competed. The adjudi- cator complimented the committee for plac- ing this content Oil the programme, as people were inclined to de vol ope the vocal side at the expense of the instrumental si-d^ The competition was a remarkably good one, and he congratulated the teachers upon their tuition of the children, who displayed a cor- ul rect finger a.nd wrist touch. lhe prize was i-apturcd by Master Dannie Williams, Vic- toria-cresoent, Llandovery (a pupil of Mis» M. J. Thomas, Rock Cottage), Miss Blod- wen Thomas, New-road, and Miss May Rod- crick, Wheat Sheaf, were bracketed for sec- ond position. Best love letter. Five competed.—1st, Miss Hazetby, Neuadd House, Llandovery. Solo, 'Gw'ad y Delyn" (open to those who had not previously won a 5s. prize). No less than 17 competed.—1st, Miss Maggie Rees, Victoria-street, Llandovery; 2nd, 31 s> J. Jones. Rhc°ybedw, Llandoverv; 3rd, Mrs. Williams, New-road, Llandovery. Essay on "The Evils of Tobacco." Eight entries.—1st, Mr. Dd. Da., irs, Bryn. CitY- cwm- Esis-ay on the "Life of Daniel. Three entries:-lst, Mr. J. Davies, Melbourne House, Llandovery; 2nd, Mr. Gwilym Evans, Stone-street, Llandovery. Quartette. "The Minute Gun at Sea. Mr. Jones and party were the only ones to compete, and were d cmcd fully worthy of the prize. Essay on the "Life of Christ." Three entries.—Prize divided between Miss E. Bloclwe.1 Williams, Victoria-crescent, Llan- dovery, rnd Miss Nellie Griffiths, Ha-nfair- House, Llandovery. Party of eight, "Y Nefol Cor." Four parties competed in the following order — No. 1. Pantycelyn Party (conductor. Mr. John Jones); No- 2, Young Methodists (con- ductor, Mr. Tom Lewis) No. 3, Tabernacle Party (conductor, Mr .Isaac Harries); No. 4. Salem Party (conductor, Mr. T. RecS Jones). In delivering the adjudication Mr. Harris Thomas said that the competition was an unequal one in merit. The first party were equal in volume, but the sopranos and altos were rich. The bass was good, and the i terror weak, and this i.iarred the perform- ance. No. 2 possessed better voices all round than No. 1, but there was a little mis* understand ng between the party in open- ing. The tenors were badly out of tune at time?, whilst the enunciation was a bit cloudy. The sopranos were very good, but the time taken was a little too fast. No- 3 gave a better tempo, and possessed even h better lot of voices than the other two par- ties. The staccato movement was nicely done. but the bass struck a note a shade before the other parts. Otherwise it was a very ice performance. No. 4 possessed sp'endid voices, the balance of parts and blending being good, and rendered the piece in good style throughout. He had no hesi- tation in awarding the prize to the latter. The honours were thus captured by the Salem Party. I Recitation, "Y Diwedd" (open). Three competedcfi-Prize divided between Miss M. A. Evans, Stone-street, Llandovery, and Mr. J. Jones, saddler, Uanwrda. Champion solo (own selection).—This I tussle excited great interest notwithstanding the late hour. The following entered the championship arena, and' sang the selections opposite their names in the following order: —Mr. T. Rees Jones, L laubrane; Mr. W. Jones, Rhoxybedw; Mr. Rees Williams, Penvgawrse House (all "Merchy Cadben"); and Miss E. Blodwen Williams, Victor a- crescent ("Can yr eneth wrth farw"). The adjudicator, in summing up, said that three of the competitors were very close in- deed. The second singer had a more power- ful voice than the first, a fact which told to his advantage. He divided the prize between Nos. 2 and 4, Miss E. Blodwen Williams and Mr. W. Jones benng thus declared winners amidst considerable cheer- ing. Votes of thanks to the chairman and other officials wrought a most interesting, enter- taining and successful meeting to a termina- tion. z LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the T wn Hall on Friday, under the presidency of Alderman T. Watkins, Y-Berllan. There were also present:—Mr. Pryse-Rice, Llwyny Brain; Mr. W. M. Davies, Glansawdde Mr. E. Davies. Deigoi- i dydd Mr. D. Griffiths, Gwynfe; Mr. Roes Lewis, Brownhill; Mr. B. Thomas, Mafe- king Villa,; Mr. W'm. Evans, Croc-s Inn; i the Rev. H. Lloyd, Caio; Mr. T. Phillips, Picton Court; Mr. T. WTi'linms, Cwmllvrfe Mr. E. P. Evans, Glassa-lltissa; Mr. Lewis Roderick, Neuaddfawr; Mr. D. Thomas, Fynonoer; Mr. D. Davies, Rhyb'id Mr. Tudor Lewis, Llangadock; Mr. 1). Lewis, Ynisborde; Mr. J. Davids. Aberllecha.ch; and his Honour Judge Bishop, Dolygarreg; together with the Clerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones). TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. The treasurer's account showed a balance of JB771 14s. 2d. in favour of the Board EXCUSE LIST. It was resolved to get the excuse list presented at the next meeting. ATTENDANCES. The Clerk was directe-d to prepare a list of attendances by the next meeting. OUTDOOR PAUPERISM. Mr. Edward Williams, relieving cfficer, ) presented the following figures relative to outdoor pauperism -.—Week ending 21et Feb- rnary, 234, cost £ 57 6s. 3d. co-i. spending week of last year, 242, cost JB39 5s. week ending 28th Feb., 232, -ost JS56 12s. cor- responding wcek of last year, 242, cost JB38 lis. 6d. AT THE HOUSE ) Mr D. Evans, the master, deposited. his re- port upon the inmates and vagrant; at the House during the past iortmght, which showed no appreciable increase. REPRESENTATIONS 10 POOR LAW COMMISSION. As direced by the Board at the last meet- ing, the Clerk submitted to the Guardians he draft representations to be forwarded to he Royal Commission i appoined to en- quire into the administration of Pocr Law. This read as follows: (1) "That the Law of Settlement should be simp'ified, and that the Local Government Beard should arbitrate in all contentious cases. (2) That the Guardians should have power to remove to the Workhouce sick paupers who cannot be well attended to outside. (3) That illegitimate children be made le- (5) That illegitimate children be maeie le- gally liable to maintain their mothers when they are singlo or widows. (4) That the County Comcil grants in respect of pauper lunatics should be made applicable to imbeciles in the Workhouse as well as in the asylum. (5) TCiat surcharges should 'all on all th.3 Guardians, and not only on the three who sign the cheques. ✓ (6) That the number of returns asked for by the Local Government Board should te reduced. (7) That the Guardians should have grea'er freedom, and not be compelkd to appeal to the Local (ioverame-nt Board on so many matters. (8) That the system of keeping acc g-ti should' be simplified.' After some discussion the draft, as sub- mitted, was appro ed cf.

BILLIARD TOURNAMENT. The mem Kers of the Llanding at Young Men's Guild have for some days pa.st been engaged in a billiard tournament which was held at the Institute. After some well con- tested heats, tho final fell to the lot of Mr. D. J. Davies, High-street, and Mr. H. Kays, Stat ion-terrace. The latter conceded h:s opponent 15 points, but was defeated after a.n exciting game by a solitary point only. Mr. Davi-s is therefore the proud possessor of the coveted cup for one year at any rate, a.nd this must be won three timies successively before becoming the a.b- solute property of the winner.