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TORIEL'S LATEST VOLUME REVIEWED. Seven Sisters will go down to history as the village where Toriel, the poet who gave lustre to the twentieth century, waTbled his native woodnotes American tourists will make pious p grimmage to Seven Sisters as they do to Stratford-on-Avon, and gaze reverentially ftt the reliees of Toriel. I can see the Seven Sisters equivalent of Ann Hathawav's cottage replete with relioes of the great poet-the cradle where he mewed his mighty youth, the Homburg hat that crowned his hyacin- thine locks, some of the pen-nibs down which ha-s deathless lyrica trickled, a few faded yellow weigher's sheets, and a pair of impressive yorks. In my mind's eye, Horatio, I can see Sadie Rympleton of Milwaukee, and Cyrus Q. Katzenyammer, of Dayton, wandering round the "Starvin" until they come to a boulder with the follow- ing simple inscription cut into the rock —"Here the immortal Toriel wrote 'The Rose Fairy Song.' YANKEE- RUBBERNECKS. Sadie will bring a daintily-scented cambric handkerchief to wipe away a tear from her eye: Cyrus will life his Homberg hat in mute reverence, pull his silk pash in a knot or two, and say, ".Aly, Toriel was some poet." Sadie will pull out her vellum-bound volume of "Tanau Clwyfedig," and be- gin to read. "Say, Cyrus, this is the godds .all right" :— I dreamt in the twentieth century, I woke to the middle age To days of espionage and treachery, And Odin is on the stage." "Gee-whiz, but don't that git yeœ? Ain't it some versification." But it is not alone Yanke rubbernecks of the future who will hail Toriel's genius. It is given to poets of the very first constellation to w in appreciation not merely from posterity, but from their contemporaries. Toriel is among them. His marvellous sweep of vision, his opulent imagination, his uncanny instinct lor word music, his terrible eye for the follies of his day, his ebullient optimum, and his original metres compel attention here and now. QUEER QUATRAINS. I Who can Tesist the spell of the follow- ing effort:- I dreamt of a land of roses- I v. oke to a land of need, A land where Military Moustaches Go a-hunting the Jungles of Greed. Since someone described the skipping of the little hills there has been no such imaginative tour de force as this of Toriel'& "Military moustaches a-hunt- ing the Jungles of Greed" put Shake- spear' s brightest sallies among the back- numbers. Like all great poets Toriel has the gift of irradiating the commonplace and the local and giving them a cosmic and eternal significance. There is (or was) a weasel in Seven Sisters, and Toriel has I done for it what no taxidermist, be he ever so skilled, oould have done. At most the taxidermist could have stuffed the little beast, encased it in glass, and staved off decomposition for a few years. "POP GOES THE Toriel ltas conferred immortality on the weasel's soul by enshrining it in undying r»rse. Perpend :— ¡ Sam Davies' little weasel bald, I And rat, beneath the fail A rat within the weasel's hold—- H<* counted cruel plan. Oh, Sam, what; melodies are wrought ir thy weasel's name As in Tennyson's poetry so in Towel's- there are evidences of preoccupation with scientific ideas. There are in the volume i under review references to the "dark I ages phocene" an ode to Alfred Russet Wallace, and a devastating couplet reint- ing to his co-discoverer of the evolution- ary in wry, Darwin. J isfc hy fittest breed In Evolution's plan What Toriel ine--Lil.i is not quite clear— he contrives a Browning-like obscurity at times-—but apparently he wants to con- trast the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," with the ethical (or non-ethical) principle demonstrated in the present war. I TORIEL, DARWIN AND BERN- HAnDI. Evolution is the master-theory of Toriel's work. As King Charles' head worried poor Mr. Dick, so the sanguinary trail of evolution keeps butting up to Toriel's poetry. Let no uninspired wight remind me that trails do not butt, for if military moustaches go a-hunting what is there to prevent a trail from butting? However, back to Toriel's poems, and a poser about Evolution. Who knows in Evolution's rise what Nature mu-st deface To catch the fittest type always, and build a perfect race Her hand is very red with gore perfecting beast and man, She tramples on from war to war to winnow forth her clan. Bernhardi must have read Toriel. All this talk of perfecting beas.t and man by means of ruddy gore, smacks distinctly of the notorious theories of the Prussian Cavalry General. I WHAUR'S BURNS THE NOO? But Bernhard,i could not have read Toriel's Welsh poems, or else he would have an even more exalted notion of the rarity of genius of the "S even Sisters weigher. This is from "Melyn Wysg." Cawn gysur weld antics llygoden A syrthiodd mown Eden o ffawd, Yn neidio i'r pwllyn yn llawen 'Rol gwynu ei hun yn y blawd. Burns. inscribed some lines to a louse, also I believe to a mouse, "wee timorous beastie, and where Burns rushed in Toriel need not fear to tread. TorieJ is also a dab hand at prose. This on the Usk is a moving and memor- able passage that is sure to be included in the anthologies of the future :— 0 the memory of that wonderful river, where, on its banks, I chased and hunted the Summer-speckled but- terfly in the Spring of life, and fed my v,akeful eyes on the hide and seeks, and seeks, and active little pranks of that sovereign-spotted trout in its element of fresh and silver streams; ever re- spectful and near I'll think of Vivian that he is fishing in my long-remem- bered Usk. ALL FOR THREEPENCE. I Toriel feeds his eyes on trout; I hRe to feed my tummy—(Hold hard, now, this isn't reviewing. Ed. "Labour Voice.") But even more impressive than the prose-poem, a hint of the beauty of which I have just given, are Toriel's axioms. There is a series of revolution- ary maxims at the end of "Man and Superman," but Toriel has got George Barnard Shaw whacked to the world. Here is one of the axioms If one could persuade every man that the world could go on without him; one would succeed pretty near to stop the world going on at all. Plainly Toriel has hit the bull's Y6 h,-sle. It would be a good thing if someone could convince Kaiser Bill that the world could go on very well without him. If I may paraphrase Toriel's words I would say that if anybody could convinoe Toriel that the world could go on without him, one would succeed pret- ty near to stopping the world of poetry going on at all. Everrv reader of the "Labour Voioe" should buy a copy of "Tanau Clwyfedig." It may be had of the author, John Toriel Williams, Seven Sisters, Glam. and it costs only threepence. Three- pence The price of a pint of beer Some there are who get exhilarated on a pint of beer, but the Exhilaration is not to be compared with the spiritual intoxica- tion that follows a reading of "Tanau Clwyfedig." At least that is the ex- j perience of I JOHN BLUNT. I

I MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS I IMPROBABLE. I In the House of Commons on Mon- day, Mr W. Thorne asked if it was intended that there should be any municipal elections this year o.r not. Mr Asquith AVe have already given notice that v.o are going to bring in a, Bill dealing with this matter.

CYFARFOD MtSOL DOSBARTH Y GLO CAREG. i Cynaliwyd y cyfarfod uchod yn y Dockers' Hall, dydd Sadwrn diweddaf, pryd y llywyddwyd gan Mr William Walters, International, ac is-lywydd- wyd gan Mr William Hughes, Cross Hands. Cafwyd cynrychiolaeth gr-ef o'r cyfrinfaoedd, ac awd yn mlaen a gnaith y dydd yn y drefn ganlynol. AMMANFORD RHIF 2.— Cadarn- haodd y cyfarfod apwyntiad a pharhad y PwyIIgor Arianol yn y Dosbarth. MAESMARCHOG .-Penderfynodd y cyfarfod i ymddiried yr anghydfod yn y lofa hon yn nglyn a'r tal arferol am weithio overtime i'n goruchwyliwr, a phwyllgor y lofa. PENTREMAWR.—Cyflwynwyd cais gweithwyr y lofa hon am sicrhau tal iawndal yn wythnosol yn y dyfodol, i I ofal y goruchwyliwr, a chyfreithiwr y Dosbarth. DOSBARTH.—Gohiriwyd cynllun y Pwyllgor Arianol yn nglyn a thalu treuliau eynrychiolwyr am fis yn mhell- ach. NEW D YN A NT.—Pender fynwvd fod pob Cyfrinfa i gael rhyddid i gynal ei cyfrinfa mor ami ag y dymunant eu hunain, gan ofalu am gadw y Rheol- au. DOSBARTH.— Penderfynodd y cy- farfod i ganiatau i'r glofeydd canlynol i wneud apel trwy y Dosbarth at y Cyngor Gweinyddol, er cael caniatad i osod i mewn rhybuddion y cyfleustra cyntaf, er cael pawb yn aelodau o'r Undeb: Glofevdd Gwendraeth, Blaen- hirwain, Wernos, Closucha, ac Amman- 'oi- d P ford, Rhif 1, a'r Diamond. I CYFARFOD Y PRYDNAWN. ,I I I -? I ??- ? I I I uerbymwya aaroaaiaa y gorucnwyi- wyr ar y eefyllfa ddifrifol bresenod, oherwydd terfyniad y Cytundeb Cyffredinol, yn nghyd a'r rhagolygon am gytundeb newydd trwy offerynol- iaeth y Llywodraeth. Wedi Olau o ystyriaeth fanwl i'r gwahanol faterion, pasiwyd y pender- fyniad canlynol:- "Ein bod yn cymeradwyo i hob cyn- rychiolydd i fyned i Gynadledd Neill- duol Caerdydd, a meddwl a barn ago red, i &iarad, a chefnogi barn ei Gyfrinfa, ar y gwahanol faterion mewn dadleuaeth, a bod cyfarfod neillduol o'r Dosbarth i'w gynal eto er rhoddi ystvried i'r holl o'r materion, ar ol cael pob peth yn fwy terfynol yn nglyn a hwy Rhoddwyd y diolchgarwch gwresocaf i'r ddau oruchwyliwr, ac i aelodau y Cyngor Gweinyddol, am eu hymdrech- I ion yn nglyn a'r frwydr fawr bresenol. I DAVID MORGAN, YBg.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ANGLERS And all intersted in Fishing, e a ,JOSEPH PARSONS, j Newsagent, ABERCRAVE, Wishes to inform his patrons that he has a Large and Varied Stock of Home-made Bait and Flies, Rods and Lines at various Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. see Note the Address. Joseph Parsons, I Twynyfera, Abercrave.

An unfortunate motor accident occurred on Thursday last when the employees of the Co-operative Stores were the victima of a mishap. As announced in our last issue the party journeyed to Cardiff for an outing, but on the return journey be- tween Cowbridge and Bridgend, the car, which was driven by Mr. Thomas, Cwm- lnfell, collided with a two-seater car owned by Mr. Bird, of Cowbridge. The Cwmllyinfell party escaped with a shak- ing, but Mr. Bird and a frtend sustained injuries. First aid was ably rendered by Mis-s Alice Thomas, Cwmllynfell. Mr. Tommy Williams, son of the late Mr. Jas. Williams and Mrs. Williams, of Everett House, has completed his col- lege training in London, and has now re- turned home to Cwmllynfell. He has had a very successful college career, and in- tends taking up the profession of school teacher. A presentation will shortly be made to Mr. SI. Morgan, who has left the Cwm- twrch Schools to take up a similar post at Builth. The Rev. SI. Williams, Llanhilleth, officiated at Ebenezer on Sunday last, when his sermons were greatly enjoyed. The rev. gentleman is the brother of Mr. Dd. Williams, newsagent, Cwmllynfell. Councillor Iewis Thomas again occupied the pulpit at Worn Ystalyfera on Sun- day. This speaks well for Councillor Thomas, as this is the third time that he has officiated at the Wern Chapel. A benefit lecture took place at Beulah Chapel, Lower Cwmtwrch, on Thursday evening, when the Rev. Enoch Hughes, Abercanaid, lectured to a large audience on the subject "Ein Teyrnas." The lec- ture was much appreciated. The proceeds, which realised a goodly sum, will be handed over to Mr. Edwin Holt, who has been unwell for a considerable time. A correspondent asks why Mynydd Bach is like the Vale of Sidim, and for the answer refers to Genesis xiv.10. The drama "Yr Afradlon," written by Mr. T. A. Morgan, conductor of the Ebenezer Juvenile Choir, is now nearing completion, and it is anticipated that there will be a considerable demand when it is published. The children of Beulah Sunday-school were taken for a day's outing to Mumbles on Saturday, each child having a free fare provided from the funds of a con- cert given some time ago by the children under the direction of Mr. Michael Thomas. An enjoyable. day was spent by the seaside. The majority of miners were idle on Thursday in this neighbourhood in con- sequence of the decision arrived at at Cardiff the previous day. ————— —————

NEATH PRUSSIAN BARBER At Neath on Monday, John Karl von Ketowsky, a barber, of Penydre, Neath appeared on remand charged with being an alien enemy, residing in a prohibit- ed area without a permit, and also with making a false declaration when he was registered. Chief Constable Hig- gins said that prisoner was registered on August 8th last, when he described himself as a Russian Pole, born in Poland. On July 1st prisoner ad- mitt-ed that he had a brother in this country. Witness had since ageer- j tained that prisoner's brother who lived at Chelsea, was interned on June 29th last, and that prisoner was bom in Prussia. Prisoner was sentenced to three months' hard labour on each of the two summonses, the sentences to run con- j currently.

W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, j oan bo eonsulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea I LI. B. WILLIAMS, Builders' Merchant, Railway Stores, Nr. Railway Station, PONTARDAWE, Th; Best I house for all BuH ding MA fERIALS SANITARY GOODS A SPECIALITY. Pedestal Closets, Seats, Flushing Cisterns alld connections in Stock. Estimates given for fixing same. TIMBER OF ALL KINDS. Doors, Ladders, Basrous, Gates, Trellis, iW. Cement. Drain Pipes, Sand, Slates, Ridges, Garden Eding, &c. Ail kinds of ARTIFICIALMANURES supplied in .quantities to suit Qardeners. Agent for LLiiNOEBlT; U VIE. Telephone, lY

RESULT OF EXAMINATIONS IN I PONTARDAWE GROUP AREA. The results have now been received of the recent examinations on the work of the Technical Classes held in the area comprised in the Pontardawe Group of Schools, during the winter session of 1914--15, and are as follows:

GWAUNCAEGURWEX I TECHNICAL ELECTRICITY AND I MAGNETISM. Name. Stage. Marks. Class T. C. Davies 2 45 3rd I. Roes 1 23 L. A. Thomas 1 23 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Roger R. Walters 2 47 3rd T. Bartholomew 1 48 3rd Morgan Jones 3 75 1st William Daniel 3 40 3rd APPLIED MECHANICS. W. Davies 2 70 1st S. Thomas 2 72 1st W. Daniel 2 37 3rd I D. Jones 1 10 • MACHINE DRAWING. W Daniel 1 38 3rd David Jones 1 38 3rd William Davies 2 60 3rd MINING. Jenkin O. Howells 1 162 1st David Bowen 1 Ill 3rd Dl. M. Davies 1 154 1st Benj. Jones 1 123 2nd Trevor Price 1 135 2nd I Edgar Davies 2 146 1st H. J. Williams. 2 121 2nd Evan Price 2 130 2nd I Daniel Williams 2 131 2nd Willie Davies 3 132 2nd John Watkins 3 109 3rd T. I. Walters 4 114 3rd Johnny Wilkins. 4 130 2nd MINE SURVEYING. Thos. J. Walters 2 52 2nd Wm. E. Evans. 2 52 2nd Daniel Williams 1 66 1st I J. Wilkins 1 66 1st Wm. Daniel 1 63 1st Hy. J. Williams 1 60 1st Dd. M. Davies 1 60 1st i Willie Davies 1 55 2nd Edgar Davies 1 45 2nd David Bowen 1 29 PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS Dl. Williams 1 72 1st Edgar Davies 1 44 3rd T. Bartholomew.. 1 51 2nd W. H. Davies 1 60 2nd Dl. M. Davies 1 72 1st T 1. Walters I 46 3rd I William Daniel 1 57 2nd D. C. Rees. 2 37 3rd R. Ree.s Walters 2 16 — Morgan Jones 3 38 3rd

YSTALYFERA I MINING. John Bevan 1 125 2nd Evan Lewis 1 60 Wyndham Gape. 1 68 James Thomas 1 101 3rd J. H. Evans 1 94 Wm. Chatham 1 121 2nd John Samuel 1 149 1st Edwin Thomas 1 141 1st W. D Watkins. 2 106 3rd H, Boilings 2 133 2nd Gwilym Thomas 2 100 3rd Dd. G. Evans 2 122 2nd Idris Jones 2 109 3rd T. D. Edwards. 3 113 3rd Giraldus Jones 3 104 3rd J. S. Griffiths 3 109 3rd Wm. J. Evans 4 129 2nd Dd. S. Davies 4 134 2nd Pascquin Evans. 4 110 3rd Thos. J. Howells 4 142 1st MINE SURVEYING. H. Hollings 2 55 2nd Thos. J. Howells 2 45 2nd Pascquin Evans 2 41 2nd T. D Edwards 2 38 Dd. S. Davies 2 33 J. Svd. Griffiths 2 25 W. j. Evans 1 62 1st Giraldus Jones 1 52 2nd Gwilym Thomas 1 41 2nd John Bevan 1 36 D. G. Evans 1 34 Horace G-,il)o 1 22 PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS. David S. Davies 1 17 — T J. Howells 1 38 3rd Pa-sequin Evans 2 30 — H. Hollings. 3 60 2nd Daniel Lewis 3 15 — WELSH. Lizzie Thomas 1 142 1st Dd. A. Lewis 1 122 1st Gwladys Evans 1 108 2nd Joseph Walters. 1 87 2nd

CRAIGCEFNPARC I MINING. Thomas David 1 117 3rd William Howells 4 100 3rd PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS. W. Alexander 1 70 1st D. 1.1. Thomas 1 59 2nd IA. H. Hopkins. 1 90 let C. D. Howells 2 70 1st

CLYDACH I MACHINE DRAWING. Ivor Davies 1 82 1st Stephen Jenkins 1 59 2nd W. J. Tlblii 1 44 2nd W. T. Williams. 1 33 3rd W. V Jackson 2 50 William! Jones 2 GO 3rd TECHNICAL ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. G. Llewelyn 1 25 — MINING. G. Thomas. 1. 157 1st I. H. Rees. 2 100 2nd Richard Jeffreys 3 96 Thomas Bowen 4 101 3rd STEAM ENGINEERING. Stephen Jenkins 1 43 2nd G. Llewelyn 1 46 2nd MINE SURVEYING. Richard Jeffreys. 1 44 2n,1 R. G. Gwilym 2 27 (Continued at bottom of ijext column)

YSTRADGYNLAIS KATES. I LOCAL RESIDENT'S DEATH. It is with regret that we report the death of MrS". Margaret Morgan, wife of Mr John R. Morgan, Maesyrawel, which took place on Thursday last, after a brief illness. Deceased, who was 26 years of. age,, had only been married for few months. She was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs. Owen Jones, Broncynlais, and late of Llwynbedwfach farm. The interment took place on Monday, the Rev. J. Emlyn Jones, Tabernacle, and the Rev. R. M. Rhys, officiating. GIFT TO PARISH CHURCH. A very handsome new Cross lias been placed on the altar at the Parish j Church, but few people are aware that it is entirely the work of Mr T. Evans, Crane Foundry. The work has been beautifully executed, and is larger than the former cross, but is of the same pattern. The latter has been presented to the New Mission Church at Cwmtwrch. DEPARTURE TO THE GOLD COAST I Mr T. Jones, Westfa, is now on his way to the Gold Coast, West Africa, to take up work near his brother-in- law, Mr G. Williams ,who is already doing well out there. We wish him every success. ANNUAL TEA AT THE CHURCH. I The tea in connection with the local I Parish Church is to take place on Thursday next. Abercrave and Cwm- twrch will also join in the function. As in previous years a bran tub and jumble stall will be in evidence, and the members of the Girls' Friendly Society are also making preparations for a stall of their own. Flowers, re- freshments, etc., will also be sold. If the weather is favourable there should be a successful gathering. PENYGROES MAN'S SUCCESS. rne many trienas ot ivir juigar Bowen, M.A., son of the Rev. Wm. Bowen, Penygroes (Llandebie), will be pleased to know that he has passed his final examination for the degree of B.D. in the first division, Vi&oria?, University, Manchester. Mr Bowen will enter the minister as pastor of the Congregational Church at Hereford in a few weeks. He occupied the pulpit a few years ago at Sardis. PREACHING SERVICES. There was a fair congregation at Ainon Chapel on Monday last, when the Rev. H. C. Mander, of Mount Pleasant, Swansea, officiated. The excellent sermon, preached in English. was greatly appreciated, and a good collection was made towards the Bethany English Baptist Cause. Mr C. A. Worthing, of Mount Zion, intro- duced the service. GIRL SCOUTS. I I "e are intormed that a movement is on foot to form a local detachment of Girl Scouts on the lines of the troop already in existence at Ystalyfera. There is every indication of a good response being made to the request, and it is to be hoped that tho move- ment will be a successful one LOCAL BOY'S WEDDING. A 'wedding of locala interest was solemnised at St. John's Church, Blackpool, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, when Mr Stanley Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs. John Thomas, Oddfellow's street, and Miss Gladys Garside, daughter of the late Mr Jos. Gaside, of Blackpool, were married. The bride, who was becomingly at- tired in an ivory silk dress with leg- horn hat trimmed with white ostrich feathers to match, and was attended by the Misses Clara Garside, who was dressed in nigger brown silk dress with hat to match, and Phyllys Victoria Thomas, who was attired in white. Three other bridesmaids also attended, and all carried bouquets. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Gardin- er, Blackpool, whilst the duties of best man were performed by Mr Hilton, Gledhill, nephew of the bride, who is in the Army. A reception was subse- quently hed at the bride's home. Mr and Mrs. Thomas will take up residence at Swansea, where Mr Thomas is employed as photographer with Mr Jack Lewis. Many hand- some presents were sent to the couple and many relations were present. They have the best wishes of the people of Ystradgynlais. PRESENTATION. I The last session of the Sardis Mutual Improvement Society was undoubtedly the most successful on record, and this success can be attriubted to the un- tiring efforts of the Rev. R. M. Rhys, the teacher of the class. His pupils in appreciation of his efforts, have pre- sented him with a beautifully en- graved gold-mounted fountain pen. There is a movement in foot to com- mence the session earlier next year. PLUCKY ACTION. Mr T. L. Thomas, checkweigher, is to be congratulated on his plucky action in saving the six-year-old child of Mr John Davies. Palleg, who fell into the canal on Sunday last. There was a considerable depth of water at the time in the canal, and Mr Thomas wr." the only one near.

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I SiXth WELSH UNDER FIRE. GRAPHIC ACCOUNT BY AN OFFICER. An officer of the 6th Welsh Regiment, Lord Ninian Stuart's battalion, which haa recently been in tho trenches, senda the following desciptiv- account of his experiences in the firing line "We have just returned from the front line trenches. The Germans were only 50 yards away from us. We had what we call a fairly peaceful time. The rifle fire was rather fresh at night, but the shelling by day was mild. We had a few over at breakfast time, and some six 'coal-boxes' dropped at tea time. So you f-8e we are provided with music during meals. These 'coal-boxes' give you any amount of warning, as you can hear them screaming through the air before they ex- plode. When the 'screaming' announces the coming of the shell everyone ducks, and then, after the explosion, we look for the damage. It was. most interesting and fascinating during the whole show. "At night star shells are continually being sent up, and these make the sur- rounding country as light as day. The men were perfectly splendid, and treated ths performance just as if it were a birthday party. I am now completely happy because everything is so real, just what one has read a bout and seen in pictures. "The march up to the trenches. is a magnificent experience. One passes through ruined villages, and as you near the line you encounter troops held in re- serve. The firing becomes much louder, and you can see the flash of the big guns right along the line on both your flanks, and star shells innumerable going up. "Then you get into your communica- tion trench and twist about a mile with bullets singing overhead, eventually reaching your line of trenches, which are quite comfortable and safe. Of course, we cook in them and live well. So we are quite happy." "This is a man's game, and the only place worth being at while this show if on. We are the only Territorial batta- lion in our brigade. Of course we are all proud of being put in with the Regu- lars, as it is a huge compliment when there are so m'my Territorial Divisions that we could have been pushed into. I wag talking to the brigade major just before we came up her,- and he said our men were magnificent, and that w& were one of the finest and best battalions that had passed through their hands. That is something to bo proud of, and it is very comforting to us all. H

SWANSEA TECHNICAL CLASSES AND MUNITION WORK. At a meeting of Swansea. Education Committee, Mr Ivor Gwynne presid- ing. the Staffing Committee reported f,i;:t the question of the advisability of disc.ontinming the classes at the Tech- nical College for next session so that the services of the staff might be util- ised for munitions work was fullv con- si dered, and it had bn decided that tha best interests of the community would not be served by discontinuing the daywork. It was, consequently, resolved that the day work be carried on as in the past.. It was further agreed that the services of any member of the staff and the equipment of the college be place-d at the disposal of the West Wales Munitions Committee should it so desire, and that t,ho sub- committee should meet the Munitions Committee to discuss the subject. —————

A special meeting of the Dublin C-or- poration has been summoned for Wed- nesdav to consider a. resolution de- manding that the Home Rule Act shall be put into operation for all Ireland at the end of September. Printed and Published by "laaiii UaJur" Co. Ltd., Ystalyfera. in the County of Glamorgan, July 17, 1915,

(ContiuiN from preceding column). LAND SURVEYING. Name. Stage. Marks. Class D. C. Llewelyn. 1 66 1st H.Marston. 1 40 2nd PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS. Stephen Jenkins 1 61 2nd G Llewelyn 1 35 3rd O. J. Thomas. 1 52 2nd Gersom Thomas. 1 37 3rd T. J. Davies 1 42 3rd J. W. Bowen 3 27 SHORTHAND. D. E. 1 198 1st T V. Willi ams. 1 1 DO 1st D. T. Rees. 1 185 1st FRENCH, Gwladys Llewelyn 1 52 3rd WELSH. A. ltees 3 111 1st K L. J. Morgan 3 94 2nd