South Wales Weekly Post

i i. THE MAJESTIC." I -——— COMING TO SWAN- i j SEA I I FAMOUS LINERS LAST VOYAGE. I the White Star liner Majestic, which is now lying in Southampton Dock, has been ,-old to Messrs. Thomas Ward, Ltd., for the sum of £ 26,000, and will be broken up at SwAcssft. The Alcijcstic is a twin-screw liner of 10,147 tons gross register, and was built for the White Star lino in 1889 at Belfast by Messrs. Harland and Wolff. Her hull dimensions are 565ft. 8in. by j 57ft. 8in. by 59ft. 3iu., and she is fitted with all medern appliances such as refrigerating machinery, lectncjjght, sub-marine signall- ing, and wireless telegraphy. For many years tne Majestic sailed be- tween Liverpool and New York, and in her day was 1 THE SWIFTEST LINER AFLOAT, I- 1. nemg capable of crossing the Atlantic on an average speed of 20 knots. Lately she has been running in the South- i ampton and New York service of the White Star line, and during the Transvaal War was employed to convey troops to the Cape.

iBRACE OF "FLAPPERS. SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT IN OXFORD-STREET. OFFICERS WATCH AMONGST THE CROWD. j Two girls of 16, named Blodwen George and Eveiiyn Price, of the "tlapr" species, ;cue m a pink hat and the otner in black, • were charged at Swansea, on Monday witn 1 loitering in Oxford-street for the purpose of pocket-picking. Detective-tsergeant Johnson said lie ,a.w the defendants walking to and fro in Oxicrci- street, near Edwards', on Saturuay nva 1 He knew them and watched them until 8.3ü, and saw them jostle a lady who carried a net and a straw bag, the defendant George put- tiitg tier right hand into the lady's bag. She did not take anything out. They then walked awa, y and stood behind an old woman who was talking to another woman on the pavement. Both defendants put their hands under her mantle and appeared to be search- ing for a pocket, which they apparently did not find. They walked away laughing. Jl1t-ll'e was nothing in their hand. The de- tective detailed other movements: They followed a woman carrying a satchel and [ outside Messrs. Edwards' shop tried but failed to open the satchel. Defendants mixed with the crowd In various places about Oxford-street, and were also watched by Detective Eynon and P.C. Newell. Wit- ness continued that he saw the defendant Price JOSTLING A MAN, I who was accompanied by hiA wife, thus en- abling the other girl to get at the woman's satchel. There was a purae in the bag. The other officer then took George into custody and Price ran away. Nothing had been ab- stracted from the satchel and the woman alluded to refused to come forward to give evidence. Detective Eynon and P.C. Newell eorrob- orated. Both defendants were remanded for a vre-k for f-rthpr iryiuiries.

I 44 CARREO FA JH." I I Llanelly Town's Meeting, Asked for I t, 22,000. ) Many people even in Llanelly knotv little about Carreg Fach," as the ohannel scheme, intended for the purpose of improv- ing the channel to the dock, is called. Al- ready the ratepayers have voted some thou- sands of pounds for the purpose of the works, and the money advanced having been exhausted it is proposed at a town's meet- m<g on Monday evening to ask for a further sum of 22,000. The p!an of the Harbour Trust is to divert the flow from the Loughor River along the coast into a channel leading to the entrance to the North Docks. The harbour superintendent is very optimistic and anticipates aat'.ifautory re- sults.

I PITH EAD ABLAZE. COLLIERS WARNED BY TELEPHONE. ■ An alarming fire occurred at the pithfead at Kingsbury Colliery, Tam worth, on Von- day nightt The outbreak origiiiated in the timber framework of No. i shaft, and three fire brigades were summoned, including one from Birmingham. Some anxiety existed as to the safety of men who descended the pit on the night ihift, but fortunately there was another which was not involved, and the men, v ho had been warned by telephone of what bad occurred, assembled at the pit bottom, and were safely brought to the surface. The fire raged furiously until midnight, the gearing and large screen being destroyed, j -re* ;n being desti,-o y e d Damage is estimated at £ 5,000.

COLLIER IZAAK j WALTONS. i SPOIL SPORT FOR ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION. At Aberavon County Police Court on Mon- day, William Jones, collier, Cymmer, was summoned for fishing in private waters at Cymmer. Mr. Arthur rprosecut.ed, and Mr. L. M. Thomas defended. George Stephens secretary of the Glyn- corrwg Angling Association, said that his association had leased parts of the Avon acrid Corrwg Rivers from Cymmer t-o Biaen G'wynfi and Glyncorrwg and had stocked the river. A great deal of fish had been destroy- ed by colliers from the Caerau and Maesteg, who blasted and limed the river. Defendant had been a member of the association for three years, but had not taken out a licanse this year. Since the offence, however, he I had taKen out a license. The case was dismisse d on payment; of costs. I

SIMPLE DECLARATION. -1 H SIMPLE DECARATION." Swansea Harbour Trust and Employe's Injury. At Swansea County Court on Tuesday, in ) the matter of George Frederick J ones v. Swansea Harbour Trust, the applicant, a I platelayer, aaked for the Registration of a memorandum of agre-ernent to pay campen- eatioa amounting to 13s. 5d. per week dm-- ing total disablement. It, was explained that the applicant in October, 1912, was struck by a bolt at the Prince or Wales Dock, with the result that he had now lost the sight of the left eye. In January, 1913, he reaumed work at his old wage-i, but not his old work, and in October he filled the memorandum of agree- ment, in question. The respondents, on the other hand, a-jked that a simple declaration of liability should be recorded. His Honour recorded the simolo f^ec1 "ra- tion of liability with costs against the rvork-

I WRECK SUFFERERS. I I THE "MY OWN" I DICASTER. i I SWANSEA COUNTY COURT I SEQUEL. Judgo Bryn Roberts, at the Swansea County Court on Tuesday, apportioned the compensation in respect of two of the crew of the Fttle Cardiff steamer My Own," that in February last, after battling for hours against a fierce gale in the English Channel, foundered off Shorehani almost within reach of safety, Capt. Jones, the sole survivor, being afterwards rescued from the r The cai4eo before the court were that of the dependents of George Jayne, the first ,enginoor, and A. Chesby, the second en- gineer, the owners of the boat, The Cardiff Coasters, Ltd., having without demur, paid H300 into court in each oase. Regarding the ces- of Chesby, Mr. W. S. Andrews, appearing for the dependents, related a ead story, as two sisters were prac- tical! y' DEPENDENT UPON" THE DECEASED, whilst in addition there was an old blind aunt. the three living in one small room at Swansea. One of the sitters further suf- fered badly from St. Vitua' dance. His Honour declared the two sisters de- pendent, and ordered the payment out of 10s. per week, and further allowed 95, with which to buy furniture Regarding the case of Jayne, Mr. Clarke (Messrs. Viner Leeder and Morris) appeared for dependents, M rs, Martha Jane Jayne, widow and three cnildmi, who live at Dany- j graig-terraoe, Swansea, and his Honour here also allowed the widow 10s. per week, and £5 to Mi» Gladys Jayne, who is about to be married.

"SNUBBED." Complaint to New Ammanford Council Chairman. At. Ammanford Council annual meeting on Saturday, on the appointment of the Sewerage Committee Mr. William Evans, who con- tended that this was a matter for the Health Committee, complained that his- position was very awkward. Not a man had been snubbed so much as he had been, and no man had attended his duties as he had. Some people wanted to get revenged on him and remove him from the Health Com- mittee. Mr. W. N. Jonee pointed out that the Sewerage Committee was appointed to deal "'0 ith the sewerage schema only, and did not interfere with tJbe .dn.ties of the Health Committee. j The Chaii-man- (Mr. B. R. Evane) said tb Sewerage Committee ooncjs^ of the Health Committee, with the addition of Mr. Wm. Evane. Mr. Wm. Evans (to the chairman): How would you like to sit at the Health Com- mittee waiting for the sewevajr? business and not be able to open your mouth? The Chairman T am not here to anfewer questions of that kind. Mr. Wm. Evans re'teTat»d his complaint that no man had been snubbed as much as he had been. The Chairman T am going to keep clear of personalities during my term of office, j The matter dror»T>^d. »*—■

I CANON SCOTT HOLLAND. I I Eminent Church Divine Preaches at Swansea. I The Rev. Canon Scott Holland, the emin- ent Church divine, preached at Chris4 Church, Swansea, ou Sunday morning and evening to crowded congregations. In the morning he dwelt upon the Jewish faith in the coming of the Messiah, and in the evening he opened a vigorous discourse with the interesting query as to what wae the diCfefenoe in the world before and after the I Resurrection. He urged that there we still saw war between good and evil-it was the same old world-and there waa no difference at all at any rate to the eye. Ho proceeded to urge, however, that before it was a sad, hopeless world. whilst by the Resurrection the forces of evil were overcome.

i I | All the most e07 Beautiful Women use E E I I For Beauty, j Whiteness, I Preservation, of the Skin. I Against Chaps — V)^ £ T!V and all Irritations of the Epidermillo F— L Absolutely unrivalled. I f- 4 Does Not produce Hmir. | 1 I Of tall Chemixts. Ifairdreesen, II £ £ 25*^ A I Perfumers and Stores.

ATTACKED ON THE ROAD, I i Neath Collier's Complaint. j At Neath, on. Monday, George Reynolds I and George Vigors, of Union-road, were ohajged jointly with assaulting Thomas Collins, collier, Gold-street, on the night of the 13th inst. Comi inant said that when on hie way home V?ors attacked him, striking him twice on hiM face. RevB?lds also bit him several times. The defendants got him to the ground where Vigors kicked him under the cb in. Reynolds was also charged with aasa-til-t- inc Walter Price, a Penyare collier, at the same time and place. W was fined 7s.. 6d. and, costs, amd Vigor*. 15s. and costs.

I THE "REQUIEM." I VERDrs SOUL-STIRRING WORK. IMASTERLY PERFORMANCE BY! j CWM CHOIR. ror some years past it has been the cus- tom of the Cwm Chapel Choir, Bonymaen, to provide lovers of music--choral and in- dividual-in Swansea, aaid district with an sauiual treat. Thanks to the energies oi Mr. iien Hugne-s. G. and L., who has now been the choirmaster for over twelve years, suig- nig tiaa been a specaail feature at Cwm dur- iaj this period. Not many years ago a new chapel to seat eleven hundred people was built at a cost of over £ 7,000, and it is es- timated that nearly 900 people woisnrp it every Sunday evening. AiMr a few years leadership Conductor Hughes could muster together a choir of <? VOICC8 at the shortest notice, ready and able to tackle Hhe best oratorios of the day, and a glance over past !records wiEl ærve to show at once the com- mendable enterprise of conductor, choir, and ccmmittee. Not content with the per- fc.mancec of the works of the old nauters- performances which have been marked with much suocess--they have, with enterprise seldom equalled even in Wales, during tLe last five years selected for their annual j the most modern works. Twice have. they earned the distinction of being the first 'I ciioir in Wales to perform these, anar on this occasion they performed Verdi's Requaem," a work which has not been be- fore performed in South Wales. In oonse- quence tWy had to wait many weeks for the issue of the solfa dit,ion of the work. as when the work was selected no tonic solfa had been printed. Their enterprise, how- ever, not end with the selection oi T, for a glance over the names of the prin- cipals at the last five concerts will reveal the fact that they have spared neither money or effort in engaging the foremwt singers ot the day, viz., Messrs. Harry jueartn. l ranh ?lins. Julian Henry, Ivor Foster, Mis-6 Ada Kahn, Emily Brean and Gertrude Blomneid. The result is that the Cwm Choir's annual event is looked forward to, not onlv in L1an-1 aamlet, but throughout Swansea and district as one of the musical treats of the season. From a musical standpoint each annual concert has been a distinct success, but, financially, though profit has been netted., the results have not been what they ought to be. To perform these modern master- pieces and engage famous singers means taa-vy expense and Cwm's annual expendi- ture averages L150, whilst the average sur- plus is about E50. It seems & tremendous I amount of effort on the part of ch, 8,1 conductor for such a comparatively small sur- plus. and one performance only of a great work, which has taken up a whole winter in rehearsals seems but a small reward. A wider public should be given the opportun- ity of hearing the sir^in^. Could not th Cwm Committee arrange for a Second performance In the Albert Hall? This would serve two purposes—u bring the oratorio before a wider public and increase the surplus for the organ fund, anc thus let more of the fruits of the labour of aa energetic conductor and choir get before the public. Not a single person of the large audience present on Saturday went awa,, pointed. Some were there because they had attended previous concerts; others because they had heard of the nasi triumphs at Cwm, while others again had been attracted by one or other of the famous aingera-and all were delighted. Conductor Hughes' masterly conduct of the choir, and the spirited response c* the choristerr, itpoke of a winter's hard work, and the rapturous applause of a delighted audience showed how highly thenr effort? were appreciated. In this connection, how- ftVflr fe I Room and need for complaint. I The Pull effect of most of the choruses was marred by untimely applause sometimes tin- applause commenced before the chorus ended and always before the orchestra had finished. It was the same with the solos. It is a pity that the audiencee do not wait rntil th* whole chorus—vocal and "instrumental—is over before applauding. As to the ohoir, it had lost none of its brilliant attack and power-the phrasing enunciation, balance and blend were simply lovely. In the Requiem there were some effective passages—passages that thrí1k passages that awed-and between the choruses there wae none of that talking and whispering among the andience-one seemed carried away with the music. The chorus. Day of Anger," was rendered with remark- able effect, and it was followed by a bass solo Death with wonder is enchained, When man from his grasp regained, Stands before the JLlde arraigned- Death! Death! Death I These words were sung with power and mnch dramatic skill. Then later there was an- other remarkable quartette, Deliver T1 the Souls," followed by a double chorus. Holy-Grant them Thy Roet Eternal," ren- dered with stirring effect. The book pro- vides plenty of work for the four principal -work both difficult and intricate, but the four did full justice to tiheir respective The second part consisted of solos and chor- uses from the Messiah," Mr, Charlesworth in "Whv do the Nation?" and "The Tmrr pet shall sound," scoring a huge success. Misses Pauline A^n (sonra.no) and jbln Martyn (contralto) in "Rejoire grmt1- and He was Deapdsed," pleased the au- dience immensely, whilst Mr. Cynlais Gibbf though obviously labouring under a heavy cold, did full justice to Every Valley." Of the choruJ8, let it be said that not- withstanding the tremendous rt-rain of the Renuiem" the choir were both fresh and powerful in their singing, and Mr. Bc- Hughes, the popular conductor, is to be highly complimented upon the results of H arduous labour. The orchestra, too, de- serves a special word- It was by far the liest that baa a-ppea-red in the district. Prr>( W. F. Hulley conrf"ctM. with Miss Maggie p.iw«li T T S C. (Cwm) at the organ. D. Powell worked assiducslv for the sue cess of the oonoert as secretary, well sup- jKirted by the committee and Mr. Dd. Davier treasurer.

.CLOTH ING ABLAZE. t ABERAYON DEFENDANT'S I PLIGHT IN COURT. When Henty West, farmer. Bridgend, ap- peared at the Aberavon County Police Court on Monday to answer a summons for failirg to produce his license when driving a motor- cycle on the Margam road on Good Friday there was a buzz of excitement when it was announced that defendant's clothing was on ifre. Several constables at once swarmed around IVest and found that his pipe had set his pocket on fire, and it was soon smothered. West's excuse for the offence was that he hAd left the license in his other coat. As this was not his only offence defendant was fined 20s. and costs.

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DR. T. D. GRIFFITHS IDR. T. D. GRIFFITHSI DISTINGUISHED SWAN- SEA SURGEON. DIES AT BOURNEMOUTH: I NOTABLE CAREER. It is with great regret we record the death, which has taken place at Ferricombe, Bournemouth, where he went some months ago for the benefit of his health, of Dr. Thomas Druslwyn Griffiths, the distingutabe.. Welsh eurgeon, a past president of the Brii ish Medical Association, and who practised in Swansea practically all his life. For some considerable time he had been ailijag. anu eighteen months ago he gave up practice. Some months ago he left with his wife and fan unmarried daughter, MLBS Mabel fifclis, for Bournemouth, where it was hoped lie would derive considerable benefit from the change of air and surroundings. The deceased gentleman, who wae in his 78th year, was a well known and popular figure in Swansea, the town of his adoption. his firm, erect, and resolute figure, even after he had passed three score years anu ten, coupled with a kinuly those who were brought in close contact with him, were traits in a distinctive character. He waa throughout life a great worker and it is admitted on all hands by his coilti. that he was one of tne greatest surgeons that Wales has ever produced. The profession which the late Dr. Griffiths eo nobly adorneo has suffered a great loes at his death, which, altnougn coming as a shock, was not aito- I gether unexpected by his closer and more intimate friends. Biographical Sketoh. Dr., T. D. Griffiths, M.D., was born in Cardiganshire in 1837 and laved during his boyhood at Drusdwyn, Carmarthenshire. He was educated at Carmarthen and at the Swansea Normal College. He served his medical apprenticeship under Dr. Michael, that man  many parts, who was some time Mayor of lwansea, and after, forsaking t¡.e: medical profession achieved further success as an advocate at the Bar Under the in- fluence of Dr. Michael's teaching Mr, Grif- fiths decided to adopt the medical profes- i tion and in due course proceeded to the Un,-iersity College and Hospital, London, where, inv the course of an exceptionally brilliant career, he covered himself witu honours. He took certificates of honour :n ) many departments of hie work, including the Ii silver medal in medicine, pathological anat- jj omy, and pnysiology and anatomy, the gold medal m comparative anatomy and natural history, the gold medal in botany, the til-1 liter exhibition in pathological anatomy, and the Atkinson-Morley scholarship of £4.J per a.nnum, tenable for three years. As a voung man he displayed great talents. He was M.R.C.S.Eng. and U.S.A.,in 1869, and three years later he graduated v,.D., Lon- don, with honours in medicine, sua-gery and midwifery. In 1904 the University of lJx- ford conferred upon him the honorary D.Sc. degree. A breakdown in his health at the con- clusion of five years' course of study in the numerous branches of the medical science in which he showed such proficiency, obliged Dr. Griffiths to leave London and he de- cided to settle in Swansea. In 1863 h was 1 appointed to the position of out-pahti? ents' physician at the Swansea General Hospital. But his Zeal for tne Work in wfnich he had achieved so mucn success I was not to be confined within parochial limits. Dr. Griffiths soon became recog- nised as the foremost consut tag medical practitioner in the whole of South Wales, where his surgical skill won him the well- desirved admiration and confidenoe of all and the life-long gratitude of a large circle of patients. The deceased gentleman did not often as-1 sociate himself with municipal and political! matters except in so far as his own private j activities led him to do so. He. however, conferred a lasting -benefit on the town by the assistance he gave in starting the Swan- sea Nursing Institute. He strongly advo- cated both by precept andplLctice the sy*f- j tems of Lister and in other way. rendered valuable services to the nursing system of the town. To him also must be attributed the establishment of the Swansea Baihs and Laundry, which involved a considerable financial outlay on the part of Dr. Griffiths., As a promoter and director of companies Dr. Griffiths did much to further the prosperity of the town, among his tivrterlings being; Weaver and Co.'s grain and tiour indiustri-es. He was appointed a director of tlip Glamor- gan Banking Company after his manful ser-1 vices in dealing with the difficulties arising) in connection with the company in its earlier, days. He was for years a director of the Swansea Gas Company. With the management of the Swansea Hospital in his earlier days Dr. Griffiths 19"- not exactly a favourite. He advocated re. forms which were not appreciated by those responsible for the working of the institu- tion, but happily a later generation has ac- cepted many of the changes which he ad- vocated. British Medical Assoolatlo,n President, In 1903 th3 lintisn Medical Association, held its 71st annual meetings at Swansea, and Dr. Griffiths was elected as the presi- dent On that occasion Dr. Griffiths 'de- livered a notable presidential address, in the course of which he dealt with the tjues- tion of the public health, and expressed the view that the application of modern know- ledge to the improvement of the public health had not kept pace with the pro- gress of medicine and surgery. While the rate of general mortality had decreased in the last 36 years, the mortality of children under one yeitr had increased. This was due Largely to preventible causeis. Dr. Griflirhs emphasised the point that even a moderate improvement in the sanitary law and ad- I ministration would lead, at the lowest com- putation, to an annual saving of 60,000 Jives. In the following year the Oxford University conferred the degree ot Doctor of Science, I Honoris Causa, upon Dr. Griffiths. He Yas introduced to convocation by Professor Leve, who spoke in high praise of Dr. Griffiths' at- tainments. He had achieved great distinc- tion as a physician. He was the author of numerous memoirs of great value, relating to medical subjects, and in Wales generally he was looked upon as a leader of the pro- fession. Dr. Griffiths, in shaking hands -villi the Vice-Chancellor, was heartily che<3r<:d and warmly congratulated by his friends. A Royal Visit Recalled. On one occasion when the Prince and Princess of Wales (afterwards King Edward and Queen Alexandra) visited Swan Dr. Griffiths tried to persuade the Hospital Man agement Committee to invite their Royal guests to visit tihe institution. The commit- tee rejected the proposal. However, the doctoT persuaded their Royal Highnesses to pay the hospital an unofficiall visit as they were returning from the opening of the Prince of Wales Dock. thus forcing the man. agement of the hospital to act Jde to his re- quest. On one occasion Dr. Griffiths of- fered a suite of salt water baths to the hospital, to cost 21,200, -half t-he cost being promised him by friends, but the munincent offer was- declined. Dr. Griffiths was a devotee of healthy ex- ercise and sport. When he was well on the way to his seventieth birthday it waa noted that he cycled almost every morning before breakfast to Caswell or Langiland to bathe in the sea, while in his younger days he was an experienced Alpine climber. Druslwyn, Dr. Griffiths' late residence at the foot of Mount Pleasant, called. after the scene of his earl y life, was built in accordance with his ideas of health and usefulness, 'ing thue another instance of his thorough going ad vocacy of the aims of his profession. He was a teamed contributor to the medical journals. The Family. I The deceased gentleman's oue son, Dr. I Willie Griffiths, became a prominent surgeon I in Cape Town, but for some years now has l been lu practice at Uplands, Swansea. Of I his three daughters one, Miss Gwennie Griffiths, has acq uired considerable note as an artist in London. Another daughter married Mr. Henry Bath. The 'eceaeed's widow was formerly a Miss Gabb, of Cheltenham. The funeral took place on Monday at St. Stephen's Church, Bournemouth.

OFF TO PAREE. i 0. KING & QUEEN LEAVE ENTHUSIASTIC SEND- OFF. The King and Queen left London on Toes- day morning for Paris and received an en- thusiastic send-off from the large crowds which lined the road between Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station. The king wore an undress uniform of a British admiral, and the Queen a costume of rose grey. Her small black hat had a bright crimson crown and a large bunch of black feathers. SPECIAL TRAIN TO PARIS. iMtr Majesties proceeded to Dover, where they embarked on the yacht Alexandra for the cross-channel journey. They landed at Calais and travelled by the French Presi- dent's special train to Paris, where they arrived during the afternoon. They will spend three busy days in the capital and wiU return to London on Friday.

"WEAR AND TEAR." SHORTAGE OF HORSES AT SWANSEA. COUNCIL AND THE SCAVENG- ING QUESTION. A special meeting of the Swansea Council Health Committee wae held on Monday to consider the question of the cost -of haulage for scavenging purposes. Mr. David Williams, the chairman, said that attention had been called some time ago to the abnormal amount paid for haulage in connection with scavenging. They would remember last year they had a special vote of E600 for the purpose of replenishing the stables. E120 only of that had been spent, and they still had L480 in hand. There seemed to be no inquiry for horses on their part and that little had been done. They IT'it 25 horses at present in their stables; the total number should be 42. Mr. John Lewis: Was the number reduced for an express purpose? Mr. Macdonnell; No, wear and tear. The Chairman said that Mr. Surridge would tell them that, provided they had an- other 17 horses, it would be unnecessary to employ outside haulage for the town proper. They had always got to hire horses for Mor- riston. Mr. Powlesland asked what was the diffi- culty in getting horses. There were plenty of the oarthorse type in the counties. Chairman No; they say they are not to be got. Mr. John Lewis: What is the condition of the horses now? Mr. Surridge: Very bad. Mr. Macdbnneil; Some of them are very old. The Chairman suggested that they should advertise for horses in the county papers. The question of motor haulage was dis- cussed, and it was decided to advertise in the county papers for horses.

MAJOR'S PROTEST. I CHAIRMANSHIP OF MARGAM I DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the Margam District Council annual meeting on Monday, Mr. Godfrey Lipscomb, ttie retiring chairman, proposed that Mr. Rees Llewellyn be apointed to the chair.— Mr. Richard Evans seconded. Mr. IJ. Nicholas said that in electine a chairman some fair consideration should be shown to the Weeteru Ward, aim this was, the largest ward in tie district and contributed mudi more to the rates than any other. Hb moved that the senior member of the ward, Major LI. David, be elected. Mr. J. Walters seconded. Captain Preston pointed out that Major David had been a vice-chairman of the coun- cil, and he did not see why he should be passed over more than any other. Major Thos. Gray: This divergent* has made it very awkward for all. Perse nally, I should like to 7;: ve my vote for both. (Laughter.) Major David is a very young man, and could easily wait for the honour. Major Ll. David; I reagly object to that statement. If I am OLD ENOUGH TO BE A MEMBER I or the Council I am old enough to hold any position on it. ijil to appoint Mr. Llewellyi. was carried by eleven votes to four. Mr. Richard Evans was elected vice-chair- man.

I "HER OWN SAYINGS." Ii Swansea Woman Claims Goods Seized. I Mrs. Margretta AlcOurley, of Plaaaant- row, Trebautu, tne wife ot a billiard nail mianagtiir, claimed, at Swansea Couhjy I Court on Monday, certain goods, including a pony and trap, that bad been seized la an execution put in by Mr. Michael Walsh, butter and egg merchant, Carmarthen-road, to covear a judgment for JB24 8s. 8d. ob- tained against John Allen and Nlargaret. Jane Allen, of the Graig, Trebanos, parents of the claimant. Mr. T. R. Harris ap- peared for the claimant, Mr. Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr. C. H. Newoombe) was for the execution creditor, and Mr. J. Evan I Rowlands was for the sheriff. Mrs. Ilc,CIlrle s claim was that she bought the goods out of her own savings whilst she was at the Talbot Hotel, with I Mr. J. E. Fitt, caterer, and the Adam and Eve HoMd, and also out of monies advaj?oed whilst she waa engaged to her hutiband? whom she mam6ed in February last. In reply to Mr. Marlay Samson claimant said that she herself bought the pony and trap for her own pleasure, though occasion- ally her parents used them in connection with a butter and egg business they were carrying on. Her fattier was an undis- charged bankrupt. .Bills were pu.t in by Mr. Harris showing that claimant had purchased goods before her marriage, and these she said were stored a/t her father's house. For the execution creditors, Mr. Samson suggested that goods bought by Mir. and Mrs. Allen were in the claimant's name because of the father's bankruptcy. His Honour was not satisfied that the goods, except a sewing machi^ ne, were bought by claimant's money, and gave Judg. moe-nt for her for 25 10s., the value of the sewing machine only, and no costs. Mr. Evan Rowlands w&6 granted the sheriff's costs.

I RESPECTED COCKETT RESIDENT. The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Pass- more, who passed away on the 14th April at her home, "The Briars," Fforestfach, tr<k place at Cockett Churchyard on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. H. J. Stewart, Vicar of Cockettt, officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. Thomas Sobev (daughter) and Mr. T. Sobev, Air. John Sobey (grandson) and Mrs. G. Kelland (grand-daughter), Master John Sobey and Miss Hilda Sobey (great- grand-children), Mr. and Mrs. Percy T. Sobey, Mr. and Mrs. E S. Sobey (grand- children), Mr. Geo. Kelland and Mrs. J. Gooding (gra.ndson and niece). Mr. George Gooding (nephew) and Mrs. Gooding, Mr. 1 Tod Bailey (nephew) and Mrs. Lilley (niecu3), Mr. E. Davies (nephew), Mrs. John fSbey. Wreaths were sent from the following Mr. and Mrs. T. Sobey, Mr. J H. Sobey, Mr. and Mrs. Percy T. Sobey, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Sobey, Members of St. Peter's Church Cockett). Floral tributes were sent by Mrs. S. W. Thomas, Ms. Lilley, and Mrs. j £ dwin Thomaa.

Eveu Mackintosh's have neV r produced anything better than their new Chocolate 1 Toffee de Lux». Trv ft.

rTHEY CHANGED THEIP PANTS. YOUTHS' RAILWAY VAN ESCAPADE. OUT-OF-WORK CLERK AND STEWARD. Two pairs of trousers, a coat, a number of oranges and soap, despatched trom Leeds to Swansea, were alleged to have been the swag of Wm. Hugbes (20), steward, and George Brown (18), describe as a clerk, who were changed with stealaw the "cles from the L. and N.W. Railway at Swansea. Mr. Rupert Lewis prosecuted and said railwaymeu found the truck disturbed and defendants were arrested a.t Cardiff- They admitted sleeping in and rifling the truck. It appeared from the evidence that the clothing was despatched from Leeds to Mr. D. Griffiths, Brynhyfryd, and Mr. Williama, West End clothier, Gorseinon. On Monday, April 13th, chief goods foreman Rock found the door of a through van from Leeds it the Swansea yard opened, and clotb strewn about inside. Other packages,- of soap, had been opened, and TWO PAIRS OF OLD TROUSERS were found in the van, so Rock and ueiec* tive Sergt. Darroll discovered. Detectiv* Gubb on the following Tuesday saw fenda.nt Brown in detention at Cardiff. Brown told him he came out of the Workhouse Saturday morning, and walked about town with another fellow from the workhouse. In the night they went to the van and both took, a pair of trousers, 9 sides a coat and a piece of soap. "But continued Brown, "left behind a better pair than I took." Thev supped off cranged from another van. They cleared out of &h< town in the morning. Brown said unemployment ao a.n &uctiol" eer's clerk drove him to theft. Hu?<? had been convicted far theft from the G. W. R., and at Swansea in 1912 and 1914. BrowH was stated to have had bad antecedents PontvpooL Hughes was sent, down for tnree months; Brown was bound over in 910 for the n" twelve months.

NEATH'S BIG DAY; ARRANGEMFNTS FOR NEXT SATURDAY. The Prince and Prinoess Alexander of Teck visit Neath on Satnrdav under the arspices of the Glamorgan Territorial Forces Association, whose new drill Rugby-awnne is to be formally opened at a1-.m1 3.30 in the afternoon The Roval n^ir will travel by motor. cat from Miskin Manor, arevmoanied bv ti-f* hostess. Miss Gwilvm Willinms. and dis. tin-uishe-i hou"f' party, wVom -he is also entertaining. Thev are exoected to Rrrld at th* Gwyn-hall shortly before t-. o'clock. After p"foP" tlp. b^r^n^h it is ".M1 +'t <1. "vl "1*v will escorted through Windsor-road, 4I+"t, and Orchar,4 tn the ,h.1-;1., .n, +t. :1;1"t will be suitably decorated and prepared fo, the occasion. T"iR.+I''Y aff-r +1,, ? will p"d." v i"vi*ati<?n of t.?? ?"?? ??th'n?!"?. tbrn--o-,b Ct. n-v?'x-???. a?d V'ct r? GT-?cn"???,' to th" C*!?'?-'?«?. w???- h irtna'f? the npw <)f?r ?-<?. and w??r" fb- oeTe^^T of opening will be rie-forTr"^ bv the Pr,"("-Ps, On the wav to t. ':¡.i1L1.tH the Prines will ;n"T1.t lri^'+^rv ,inrA rf hnnwr* Certain of the streete-those of the roote —wiH be decorated, and the town?'  ?vit.-d to ?o-operat? in this rped m the n,"tv"-ritv. BOUQUET FRO" MAJOR'S DAUGHTER. An interesting feature of the afternoon will be t'-p presentation of a bouquet to Princess Alexander of T, ek by Miss Ma,. jovi3 Trick, the mavor's yonngr datnryter- The HaHsl-on of the National Reserve will be review. -1 TO at the -abnroanh tl'\ W'St.frn 4tation,

THE FKEMNG CF UNREST, combined with a sluggish circulation of the blood, and may be a touch of bra-m and body fag, are sure signs that you want KKKNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS. They clear away all impurities which ciog the stomach and cause Indigestion, CousUo pation, Liver Troubles, Bad Skin, 1310tcbess Impure Blood, Bile, etc. Ask your Chenii for a 721 d., 1.32d., or 2s. 9d. box of KernicK 8 Vegetable Pills, and see that ycii get them*

The Swansea train due in Resolven at 10 o'clock, broke down between Neatb and Skewar on Monday morning and ?"? contsad-eja-M? incorn'p.mence to pasae?? The piston rod of the engine snAppe? ?". a loco. had to be sent up from S?itB?a d arrived three-quarters of an hour later.

HAVE YOU A BAD LEG I :o; that discharge or otherw"?. perhaps surrounded with innammat'on .wollen. that when you press your ,ger o? the inflamed part it leaves the iw j?ion? If so. under the skin you a vo poison, which defies aU the remedies V0" have tried. Perhaps your kneee are ew<" len. the jointe being ulcerated, the saw. I with the an klee. round which the skin be discoloured, or there may be woande; the disease, if allowed to continue. will de- pitve you of the power to walk. You m&y have attended vanOU8 hospitals, and told your case is hopeless, or advised to submits to amputation, but do not. for I Ca" -re you. I don't say perhaps, but I wil Send a postal order or stamps for 2a 6<" and I will send you a liberal supply of GRASSHOPPER OINTMENT and PILLS which is a certain cure tor Bad LeP. Poisoned Hands, Ulcerated Joints. maid's Knee. Abaoeaees. Carbuncles, Glan' ,ar Swellings, Ringworm, Bunions Insse Bites, Ac.—H. ALBERT, Albert House, Farringdon Street. London.

A trout weighing 41b. 2oz. has just been caught in the river Sawdde at LiaO- gadock, Carmarthenshire, by a visitor named Mr. Williams. The season bO opened well all thrdligh in this district..

A M E R I C A N LINB. SOUTHAMPTON to NEW TORIL SATURDAYS at Noon. Carrying One Cl"- L bin (Second Class) and Third Class pa*" eJl!r1!r on ly UVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAYS. Best Accommodation tor Second aftf Third ClaM Passengers. Apply to American Line. Sontbampto* Liverpool, and London, or to Local AjosO everywhere.

!!II At Glanamman on Monday morning • fire broke out a.t the drapery shop of Mi* Ma.ry Ann Jenkins, Waterloo House. Tbe, fire was put out by nei,-hbours.. Drapel^ to the value of about E20 wae destroyed. ■. „g>

MERRYWEATH HIGH CLASS WATERING HOSE, TESTIMONIAL—"The hose I had from you ten years ago is as pood as ever&nj Hxe)v to last another ten.' 63 LONG ACRE. LONDON