The Cambria Daily Leader

FROM THE DISTRICTS. pontardawe. Tlie annual dinner in connection with Dewi Sant at Pontardawe was to have been held thia (Monday) evening at the Cross Hotel. The pinner has, however, been eoncelled Treboelh. The Band of Hope of Moriah Chapel Q?id their annual concert on Saturday evening, when the cantata "The Two Princes," was performed. The. choir did excellent work, and the solos were well rendered. The artist-es were: Miss Irene Summers (soprano), Mr. Samuel Thomas (tenor), Master Ed- mund Davies (violinist), Miss Biodwen Phillips (elocutionist), Miss M. John (pianoforte solo), Mr. Idris Harries (acompanist). The conductor was Mr. William Clement, and Mr. David Thomas, Bryncoedpresided. Llansamtet. A conoert was held at Carruel Chapel, Pontredivr, on Saturday Iist, when the contata "Children ot the Kingdom" (Chaiiinor) was successfully peiiormed by the Band of Hope Choir, and fol- lowed by a miscellaneous part. The; artistes were: Soprano, Miss Maggic, Da vies, Llanelly; contralto. Miss Mary Jones, Glvncornvg- aw^ompanistis. Miss Catherine NeÜl; organist, Miss Katie Roberts, C.R.A.M. Praise is due to the conductor, Mr. J. T. Sims, L.T.S.C., and ttitt secretary, Mr. Morgan Wil- liams, for the .success of tile concert. Mr. Glyn H. Thomas, Llansamlet, yie- let Morrston. A beneht concert to Mr. W. Bendle, Morriston, who has been ill for a con- siderable time, was held at the picture- drome, Morriston, (kindly lent- by Mr. Wm. Coutts) last night. The following artistes contributed to the programme: Mii?«es Edith Phillips (contralto), and Ei-a Beynon (elocutionist), Messrs T. J. Francis (tenor), Robert Watts (bari- tone) and Master Wilired Francis, (soloist). On the proposition of Dr. Kemp (who presided), seconded by Mr. J. H. Jenkins, votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. Coutts for the loan of the hall, Mr. O. T. Haines, manager, for his services, and the staff. Brynhyfryd. An enjoyable evening was spent ax the Dillwyn Arm«, Brynhyfryd, on Saturday, when a (smoking concert was held, and a presentation made to Bro. D. J. Thomas, secretary of the Loyal Lodwig Lodge. ATr. Mervvn Williauis, solicitor, presided. The presentation consisted of a roll top writing desk, and was made by Bro. Elias Fvans (trus- tee) Addresses were also delivered by Brov Thm. James, N.G., VV. Clement, P.N.G., Jno. James. P.N.G., Jno. Lewis (trustee), and others. Bro. Thomas suitably responded. During the evening the following contributed to the harmony:—Messrs. Jack Thomas, Jno. Elliot, S. 11. Hackford, J. Williams, W. Griffiths, James Thomas Ivor Griffiths, and Sam Rees. Mr. W. J. Richards was the accom- panist.

BREVITIES. — t ————- LOCAL. Mayor's Auditor. The Mayor or Swansea has appointed Mr. Alex Sinclair as Mayor's Auditor. itor. Fallen in Dock. At 10-16 on Sunday night, John Eaimot, aged 20, of no tixed abode, was found in a destitute condition. He had fallen into the North Dock. The police took him to the Workhouse. i Sudden Death. On Saturday night, at half-past nine, a widow named Prudence Pedestra, 78, years of age, died suddenly at 1, Tra- falgar-place, Brynmill where she had been residing Wiui her daughter. She had returned from the town and col- lapsed shortly after reaching the house. Irish Foresters' Bar^uet. The Swansea branch of the Irish National Foresters will hold their banquet on March 16, when Mr. Jas. Morgan, Liverpool, High Chief Hanger, is expected to attend ujid make an im- portant statement bearing upon the National Insurance Act. Captain Tolliok's Widow, The death took piaoa on Saturday, of Mrs. Sarah Arm 'rollick, the widow of the. late Captain Robert Tollick, and mother of Mr. Robert H. Tollick (organising «ocretaiy of the Swansea, and District Band of Hop;) Union). The deceased lady was in her 74th year. The funeral will talic place on Wednesday, Jeavinjj; 4, "Phillips'-parade, Swansea, for Da-nygraig Cemetery-. Swansea Sea Scouts, The 1st Swansea Sea Scouts paid a visit on Saturday to the obsolete battle- ship Royal Oak vvhjeh has come to the King's Dock, Swansea, to be broken up. The Scouts were guided by Mr. Ward, junr., who showed them all parts of the i essel, and explained the work- ing of the intricate ammunition hoists, etc. The troop was accompanied by Mr. A.. W. Gem mil I, and Instructor John Hodgens and Hugh Vivian. Waungron Vocalists's Death. Great sympathy will he felt with the sorrowing family at the death of Mrs. D. J. Jones, Elm Villa, Waungron, near Pontarduiais. which took place on Satur- day. Death is said to be duo t01 ptomaine poisoning following an attack of influenza. Mrs. Jones's mother-in- law, with whom she lived, itS also seri- ously with the same complaint. The late Mrs. Jones possessed a charming soprano voice, and she was ell known in local eisteddfodic and concert circles. CENERAL. Burned to Death. Four old women and a boy were burned to death near Danzig to-day. A Costiy Snowstorm. To remove the snow which fell fifteen, days ago in New York will cost £ 5-10,000. Market Harborough. Mr Percy A. Harris has been .selected as the Liberal canditlatc'J or the Har- Ikjrough Division. Famous Fenian. Mr. ()'Donovan Ricsku, the famous Fenian leader, who is oightv-two, is in hospital in New York. Another Rooord Broken. Charties, Monay.—The aviator Garaix, on a biplane, to-day heat the world's height record, with three pas- sengers, attaining a height of 10,900 feet.—Reuter. Steamer Stranded. Gibraltar, Monday.—The German stealer Zanzibar, stranded on the Morocco coast in a fog to-day. Assist- ance has been sent to prevent looting by the Moons.—Renter. Women Beaten to Death. Bloodhounds are searching the valley of the Havel, in the region of Pots- dam, for the murder of two women, who were attacked and beaten to death with a club when t].y were gathering firewood.

z- TECHNIC A L STUDENTS. PRESENTATION TO MEMBER OF COLLEGE STAFF A presentation, consisting of a silver cigarette case, a mono- gram and inscription, was made on Saturday to Mr. Francis H. Mould by the students of the Swansea Technical College. Mr. Mould, a member of the Technical College staff, is leaving to take over the duties of principal 01 a teeimieal institute 111 Lancaster, and the presentation was intended to how tho esteem in which lie was hfld at Swansea. Dr. Varley presided, and the pre- sentation was made by Mr. C. L. G. Hyde. The speakers included Messrs. HIcks, G. H. Gilbert, J. C. Kirkman, D. G. Hopkins, R. S. Marshall, andIj Dr. Varley. The musical programme was contri-j buted to by Messrs. R. D. Macdonald,! AV. H. Gibson, S. R. B. Peniiington, E. L. Protheroe, T. At. Jei-.tkins, E. Rees, M. G. Roberts, F. Ll. Corker, J. C. Kirkham J. Lloyd Davies, and Alban Priclrard, the accompanists being Messrs. D. G. Hopkins, H. P. Evans, R. D. Macdonald, and T. M. Jenkins.

The death is reported of Mr. Oharlee Nathaniel Brown, one of the bestrknown raen in puli, &nd politicial life at Yar- month. chairman of the Yarmouth Liberal I Association. t

I COMER'S 37 YEARS. I i loop- I SPECIAL PREkCKEBS AT CAPELI COMEli ANNittRSARf *Dr. J. Gonier Lewis began his 37th ye.ar at Capel Gomer on Sunday morn- ing, when the annual meetings or the ctiurch were conducted. Special preachers were the Rev. Hugh Jajnos, of Bethel, Lituidly, the popular temperance advocate and sec. ot the Welsh Baptist Temperance Association; and the Rev. D. Janiw, a well-known protagonist of Disestablishment. Crowded congregations assembled morniag, afternoon, and evening, and the services are to be continued this evening. Anthems were rendered under the direction of Mr. Samuel Davies, with Mr. AV. J. Evans at the organ, and large collections xfcaken up for tho general church funds.

I "NON CON"' PROTEST. I I INDUSTRY OF THE CLERGYMEN AT I SINAHSEA. The Nonconformist petition is being actively pushed at Swansea by Churchmen and Conservatives. The clergymen themselves are extremely industrious, and the homes of many prominent local Nonconformists are being visted. A good deal of misconception prevails over the provisions of the Welsh Bill regarding churchyards. The facts are extremely .simple. All that the clause does is to place under the parishioners' control the burial grounds provided be- fore 1662. The Church retains All burial grounds provided since 1662 and any closed burial grounds which it may desire will be retained by the Church. At Ebenezer Chapel, Swansea, on Sunday night, Mr. Daniel Lloyd made a brief reference to the "Nonconformist" petitions against the Welsh Disestab- lishment Bill. It was not customary, he said, to mention politics at Ebenezer, but the events of the past few days had made it imperative that they should warn any who might be approached with the-se petitions. The reference was exceed- t iigly brief, and Mr. Lloyd confirmed ois remarks to disclaiming any connec- tion between the chapels and the peti- tions, and urging that no one should in a moment of weakness be induced to sigh one under the impression that there was a movement amongst them against the Bill. The Rev. Samuel Williams, Siloh, Landore, who occupied the pulpit, .said that Mr. Lloyd had put the point I clearly, and no further reference was necessary. «

ROWDY RAILWAYMEN. I MR. J. H. THOMAS, M.P. AT IRA..ELLYI • The visit of Mr. J. H. Thomas, A,[. P., to Llanelly yesterday to speak on "Trades Union Discipline" resulted in tumultous scenes, a, seetloli of the large audience protesting against the refusal ol the organisers to allow Mr. Neft, a. local dentist, whose name was associated with the recent railway- men's strike, and Mr. Squance, one of the strikers, Jio appear on the plat- form. Mr. Thomas had considerable diffi- cuky in sccunug ? hcarir? and after Sir Stafford How<u'd (Mayor of LJan- cUy) had made a vain appeal for order, the mooting was asked to decide whether Mr. Neft should be allowed on the platform or not. After two ymes had been taken, Mr. Neft was given "th henent of the doubt," and in- vited on to the platform. An extended report of the proceed- ings appeared in our sixth and AV e-stern editions.

WHITES LEFEATED. I « • » —- NEWPORT SCHOOLBOYS CAIN A LUCY I VICTORY. The Swansea schoolboy fifteen enter- tained Newport at St. Helens prior to the International—Wales v. Newport have not visited Swansea for some years, and th ganw aroused a great deal of interest locally. In the first half of this match both teams had many opportunities to score, but failed to make uso of the chances I tha t came their way. Kick and rush. play was the order for some time. i Half-time came with no score on either i sid. I Half-Time Soore: I Swansea-—Nil. Newport—Nil. Upon the resumption, Swansea be- 1 came aggressive, and Read made a de- termined effort to break through. The; defence, however, proved too stroag. | The homesters shortly afterwards- were r in their turn hard pres-sed, but their; sturdy backs resisted all the efforts of i the Newport iads. Millard taelkleci, well, but Monkley picked up emartly and dropped a neat goal for the visi- tors. > Stung by this reverse, Swansea rushed t.o the opposite end, where Plumb wa sheld up on the line. Swan-1 sea lost the advantage through tailmg to iield a high kick, and Millard was farced to turn the ball to touch. i Final Score: I NEWPORT—1 dropped goal (4pts.) I SWANS;-] A—Nii.

A PQNTARDAWE PROTEST. I Mr. D. J. Harries, grocer, Pontardawe, writes us regarding a decision he alleges was come to at the Relief Committee formed in connection with the local strike. that the goods should be obtained at a co-operative btorief, "I think" (he says), "that this kind of treatment to- wards tho local tradesmen is unfair and uncalled for, and 1 for one, cannot allow this crpportunity to go by without protest- ling moet strongly against euch lotion. a ca.n assure ynti that the local private traders are always ready and willing to show their 6??uipathy by giving practical a.ueieta.iie'O to any charitable cause brought to their notice, as witness the fact. that when that deplorable strike was in progress I aojne two years ago. the Pontanlawo aiict District GroceM' and Provirion Deaiera" Ascociation readily subscribed (wttb?ut any persuasion from the committee*, ?ho liura of -610 from il* funds, and some mem- bers of the ABsociaction and other tridera not members, showed practical sympathy by giving provisions and wearing apparel "1 think that I express the feelings of the majority, if not all the traders, when 1 tstate that we ask for no favours. but fair and equal treatment for all."

Yesterday the children of the Manselton Congregational Church Sun- day School were awarded priz.es by Mrs. David Jones, assisted by Mr. Glyn Daniel (secretary). The Key. G. J. Evans (pastor) spoke. The funeral of the late Mrs. Powe, who died at, tho residence of her sister, Mrs. Maggfc, 4, Castle-square. Mumbles, took place on Saturday at the Mumbles cemetery. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H. Wellington, B.A. •

FRENCHMEN AT FOOTBALL. FRIENDLY FEEUNC. 20,000 PEOPLE WITNESS TO-OAY'S GAME. CURATE-CAPTAIN'S TRY. Past Results: Wales won 6; France 0. 1908-Cardiff; Wales won by 4 goals (1 penalty), 6 tries to 1 dropped goal. 1 909-.P a.ris; Wales won by 7 goals, 4 tries to 1 goal. 1910—Swansea; Wales won by 9 goals (1 penalty), 2 tries to 3 goals (2 penal- ties) and 1 try. 1.911--Paris; Wales won by 3 goals to nill 1912—Newport; Wales won by 1 goal, 3 tries to 1 goal, ltry. 1913—Paris; Wales won by 1 goal, 2 tries to 1 goal, 1 try. (BY PENDRACON.") I Wo are only just beginning to treat) French football seriously. It used to) savour of the burlesque, and for several years the theory propounded by the critic.s was that Frenchmen would never be able to successfully compete with England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. The turning point was reached when our Gallic friends beat Scotland. Gathenng confidence from this success, the Frenchmen made such rapid progress that when Wales went to Paris in 1913 they came perilously near to losing. The year before, at Newport, Wales could only claim an advantage of six points at the end of 4 game full of I change and exciting situations. Then-and Now. Of the team who did duty for Wales in last year's match only sevein remained— Clem Lewis. R. Lloyd, lie v. Alban; Davies, Pcrcv Jones, H. UKZGII, T. j Williams, and T. C. Lloyd. France made several alterations from the team which very nearly defeated Ireland this season. One of the great attributes of French Rugby— p,roba,bly the rea.t"St--i. The side chosen for tho match with Wales had been very favourably discussed on tho Continent, but the prevailing opinion appeared to he that the Welsh forwards who had gained suth distinc- tion at Twickenham and Cardiff would lay the foundation for a victory quite as conclusive as tha.t gained at the ex- pense of Scotland. Taking Risks. The majori by of the Wehsh team of this afternoon figured in Saturday's football. At Newport G. Hirst sus- tained an injury which necessitated his retirement. He came back again, and there seemed every prospect of him lacing fit. At any rate he had not withdrawn up to a late hour. Jack Bancroft stood down at Newport, but was quite fit. State of the Ground. I inco Harry Crcber undertook the drainage of the St. Helen's Ground the turf has undergone a kig improvement. It is just now the best drained ground in tho Principality—-quite the reverse of what it, was twelve months ago. This morfting the turf on the soft side, but it was quite playable, and the prospects were that the going would not be hoovy in spite of the rain. I The Frenchmen Arrive. Tho French team's arrivar in Swan- sea on Sunday evening aroused a good deal of curiosity. The party, who had broken their journey in London, are making the Hotel Metropole their headquarters. The Welsh Rugby Union have decided that for ihe future home matches with France will be played on Saturday. The increased strength of France and the attractiveness of the events are likely to justify the ohauge from mid-week gsumes, the kicks-otf in which are very late, and, as in the case at Swansea this afternoon, where tho start was fixed for four o'clock, people from a distance are forced to stay overnight in the town, the Fishguard evening train being out of tho question. WALES—Full-back, Jack Bancroft (Swansea); three-quarter backs, Ivor Davies (Llanelly), W. H. Evans (Llyny- j pia), Jack Wetter (Newport) and G. L. Hirst (Newport); half-backs, R. Lloyd! (Pontypool) and Clem Lewi s (Cardiff); i forwards: Rev. Alban Davies (Llanelly), H. Uzzell (Newport), Percy Jones (Pontypool). J. Bedwellty Jones (Aber-j tillery), D. Watts (Maesteg), Edgar Morgan (Swansea), Tom William* (Swansea), and T. C. Lloyd (Neath.) .FRANOE-Full-haek, J. Cayole (Tar- bais); three-quarter backs, R. Lacoste (Tarbais), G. Pierrot (ctiOD Pajoise Pau), L. Desset (Paris), G. Andres ( Paris) half-backs, F. Poevdebasque (Bayonnais), M. Medenbaight (Bayon- nais) forwards Le Lebrere (Toulouse), F. Faure (Tarbes), J. C. De Beyssae (Bordeiais), J. Arnal (Paris), R. De. vonges (Paris), k-1. Legain (Paris), M. Leuveille (Bordeiais) (capt.), Y. Lavaud (Carcassonaise ). Referee: Mr. Miles (English Rugby Union). A high wind blew towards the Swan- sea end of the field, otherwise the con- ditions were ideal for football, The turf (seemed to be nice and springy, tod earlY indications &ug?e.sted a fair crowd for a week day International ?s"?- Prior to the dJid vent, the Swansea and Newport schoolboys gave a delight- j ful display of juvenile Rugby, and this kept the crowd in good humour during the long waiL i There were severe changes in the jj French team, made a-p?arpntjy with the idea of worrying the Pressmen, for I the new names looked more weird th:w ever to English eye*. Poeydebasque went from Mjntre-three-MU-arter to fuilc-i back, and his partner and club-mate, Leaserro stod of loan deifnitely, Besset; partnering Pierrot 111 the centre, j Hedenbaigt, of iiayoune partnered Poevdebasque at half-back. was one change in the French bai bs, Lanre of Tarbes replacing Icuinly of Rayoane. A huge tr i -c(-x) l u9 r 1 T.' lPi, t, ?ut ?y o f i3 ay<)utte. A huge tri-cooiur n»g Haunted in the breese 1 rom the garden of one of the houses in Bryn-road. Promptly at four o'clock the FRENCHMEN TOOK THE FIELD, looking very neat and natty in their bright blue jerseys, white jsniek-s and vivid red stockings. There appeared to be nearly 20,000 people present when the, teams lined out. The visiting for- wards were on the big side, and upset (1:11 pre-conceived notions of Gaelic smallness. France kicked off, and the ball went to touch in the Welsh twenty- five. The home pack got to work, and quickly changed the venue to the French side of the neutral line. Several hard scrums were here fought out, and then Wales tried passing, but the tackjii^; was particularly keen. Tom Williams j brought up a good run. and then Lloyd and Lewis- exploit* the reverse pa-ss with effect. 1. T. tried to break away, but Andre, the big French left winger tackled grandly. The same player tried a sprint along the touch line, but Davies tangled himself be- t,en the Gaul's long egs. The Wel6b A  forwards were doing well, and Uzzell led a great dribble. b Picking up near the French line, he passed out to ALBAN DAVIES, who had a clear run in. He crossed near the posUs, but lost the ball when tackled by Caujolle. Quickly recovering himself. the clerical athlete turned rpimd and touched down, for a try. BANCROFT easily converted. This was within ten niinutes of the I conunencemeut of play. The French WERE NOT PACKING very well, and were fa.r from getting full value for their superior avoirdupois. Watts then brought off a. good burst from the Jine-out. Davies dropped the giant Andre rather heavily, and the keen tackling: of the Welsh team did not seem to be altogether appreciated. A fine dribble by the visitors passed all the defence until Jack Bancroft cleverly relieved with a pick up and punt to touch. The Frenchmen were full of vigour in the loose, hut found the Welsh forwards particularly hot. Wailes heeled consistently, and re- peatedly tried passing, but not only was the tackling of the Frenchmen very close, but the vorabination of the home- sters up to this juncture was ixdow the average. A long punt by Hurst forced a minor, and then Tom Williams, NN-I,-to was "skirmishing," rlribblfd nice-Iy to near the French twenty-five. Hurst picking np in the lose, tiied ineffectively to drop a eoal, and conceded a minor. CLEVER PLAY BY LACOSTE, the French right winger, drew rounds of applau*se. He made a fine burst along the touch-line, and follow ing up with a big punt that put the We! :>n lipe in jeopardy, until Tom Lloyd picked up an dpunted to touch. Au opening by Alban Davies ended ill 1. T. Davies punting to Caujolle, who punted to touch. Lloyd made a pretty burst from tho serum, and passed out. Wetter misled, but Hirst picked up and tried another drop at goaf, and was agiin unsuccessful. The ball was called back OWing. to some of the home for- wards getting palpably off-side. The French pack heeled on a few occasions after this, but the Welsh tackling pre- v ag. Hirst had a great chance to f;et through after a hne dribMc, but tried to pick up and lost the ball. A long punt bv Besset went to the Welsh twenty-ifve, where Andre showed his fine turn of speed—following TIp. Tom Williams brought off a fine indi- vidual dribble, and then, picking up, made Half-time- WALES—2 con. goals. 1 try. FRANCE-Nil. A full report of the match will appear in our 6.30 edition.

YOUTHFUL PRISONER. I BOY CHARCEe WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER. At the West Ham Children's Court to-day, Robert Wilson, aged U, a stall- niindOT, riding in a caravan at I ptou Park, was remanded charged with feloniously shooting Stewart Reid (18) with intent to murder him. It was stated that accused's father was "bhe occupier of the fair ground at Upton Park. A lad named Charles Gaiehead said that on Saturday afternoon prisoner ordered a number of boys out of a shed, saying that if they did not bet outside he would, shoot them. He then put a rifle obtained from the. back of tho shed to his s houlder, and fired. Reid fell, with blood coming from his Rod fen, 'Wilson. pntt;ng his bands to his face, said, "I shaH be hanged for I thi." He brought some waetr for Reid, and tho injured lad was taken to Hospital. Accused was upset, and turned as white as snow. Reid and Wilson wero friends. It was stated that Reid was in a very bad way, and would probably die.

FRIENDLY SOCIETY LOSS. I DEATH OF AN ACTIVE AND USEFUL I SWANSEA WRKER. Yesterday the death took place of Mr. W. Erans, late foreman at the Swansea Safety Fuse Works. He passed away at his re- sidence "i'siys, bryn-y-dou-road, Swansea, at the early age of 41. A victim of paralysis, he had been laid a&Klo lor nearly two y^ears. Aloiiougu of active 1 temperament, this long illness liaq been I)nri)iq with great patience, fortitude and cheerfulness. in his day the late Win. Evans was a strenuous worker. Every good work appealed to him. won and h^id his sym- pathy, and constrained him to devote ..u ms spare time to furthering and up- building Jabour in the causes he ap- proved In the T. O. Shepherds he had passed throne all the ch:ur?. Later, in 1909. h? wa?l?ftod Prov. Deputy Chief, and during the visit of the A.M.C. to Swan- s?a (?cupied th? high o<6ce ot Pvov Chief Shepherd. The 1.0. lUxMUibites also had the bene fit of his membership and services, and passed with honours through the chair, of thb Unity Tent. H e served the onl,. for a period with grout ability success as the superintendent of the âi trict Juvenile Tent, In Band of Hope and Sunday School work he also took the keenest interest and delight. Wm. Evans was a memo bar of the Adult School (until his ill ness, its secretary) meeting on the v rieudb premises, Swansea, ami toi many years was a.n Associate Member 01 trie Soc.etv of trieuus. During the two of his enforced inactivity the late Mr. Evans had been given very many cru-.gibie prools of the i g h i c oi high appreciation of his friends. His home holds many handsome gifts, tokens of the esteem and love in which be Mar- held. He leaves a widow .and I've daughters to mourn a grievious and they have siuoerest sympathy. The funeral will take place on Thurs day. leaving the house for Cockett Church, at 3 p.m.

C.W.R. EXCURSIONS, On F riday night, March 6tn, the Great Western Railway announce an express excursion to London for 1. 3 5 or 8 days. Passengers leave Carmar- then at 10.50 p.m., Pembrey 11.23 Llanelly 1.1.36, Swansea (High-street) 12.0 night, Neath ]2.35 night, Blaci Rhondda Oymmer 7.35, Cwm avon 7.55 p. m.. Port Talbot 12.52 night Bridgend 1.15. Llautrisaut i Cardi; 2.0, Newport 2.25 night, etc. The da. fare is 8s. 6d. for stations Carmarthe: to Port Talbot inclusive, 8s. from Bridg end and Llantrisant, and 7s. M. from Cardiff and Newport. Bookings for 3. 5 or 8 days will also be given to Londor from Llandovery, Llandilo, Llamlebie Brynamm:m, Glanamman, Pontyfry;: non, Pontarduiais, Col bren Junction Seven Sisters, etc.. the 3 or 5 day fan being 14s. Other excursions to iLondov will be run on March 11, 12. 13. 21 and 27, from various South Wales station? Full details of the a,bove and othei important excursions can bo had at G.W.R. stations or offices.

I THIS DA yS IACINC I DERBY MEETING. 12 n—eFJjLXKO HANDICAP STEEPLE- 12.0 CHASE of 80 aovs—Three mil". Mr L?a's FORTUNE BAT, a 10-11 NEWEY 1 Mr Wren's MISS (JllUDON, a 11-1 Mr G-eorgc 2 M" Mugliaton's Bibby, a 10-12 Mr Roberts 3 Also ra,n: Molly Blyth (Owner), Churchill (Mr Hind), Kilballyown (Walliingtoul, 10 M.P .R. (FarrellJ. Off 2.0. Trained by Newei. Betting: 5 to 4 FORTUNE BAY, 4 to 1 Miss Grudon. 5 to 1 Bibby, 11 to 2 10 M.P.H., 103 to 6 others. Won by two lengths; four lengths be- tween second and third. O OA-OSMASTON MAIDEN HURDLE .2.0" EACE of 70 eove.—Two milœ. Mr G. Barclay's W ARBINE, 5 11-18 P. WOODLAND 1 Sir P. Walker's DOCTOR RYAN. 5 11-13 Flannery 2 Major Edwards's STING, 4 10-7.H. Bond 5 Also ran- Gaintliorpe (W. Daw -s), Miss Cuddleduck (W. T. Lees), Knowing Bird (Casey). Off 2.59. Trained by Tabor. Betting: 5 to 4 W ARBINE, 5 to 2 Doctor Ryan, 11 to 4 Sting. 25 to 1 others. Won by six lengths; three-parts of a ¡lenf!th between second and third. 3A—&AWLEY &Eju,"?G HURDLE RACE • v of 70 sovs.—Two miles. Mr Pullen's BALLSIRENEN, a 32-0 WALKINGTON 1 Mr Rhodes's FLITTING LIGHT, 4 11-0 G. Lyall 2 Mr Baylis's CONGO II., 6 12-0.A. Saxby 3 Alo ran: J'cnkins (S. Jones), Canticle (Lainfy). Off 5.0. Trained by 1ïggot.t. Betting: 9 to 4 Congo ti., 5 to 2 Flitting Light, 6 to 1 BALLSIRENEN, 4 to 1 Can- ticle, 20 to 1 Jenkins. Won by half a length; bad third. O ??-DERBYSaiB.E HANDICAP STEE- ?.?\/ PLESHASE of 80 sov?.-Thrce miles. Mr Carr's BALLYHIST, 6 12-1 (Bletsoe) walked over. A A—FRIARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE 4. 0 of 80 sovs. About two and three- quarter miles. Mr Murray's PREDOMINANT, 5 10-7 WALKINGTON 1 Miss Taylor's CLOSE WOOD BECK. 5 11-4 Mr Brabezon 2 Sir P. Walker's BALLY MAC, a 11-4 Newey Also ran: Lucus (Isaac Morgan), Climax (Barrctt.), Ballycarron (Daws), Onze (Rear- don). Santia (PalJctti), Oorrie Glass (Tales), Mercury (W. Adkins), Glorioua Ramp lliehir). Off 4.0 Trained by Gwilt. Bating: 2 to i TRFjT/OMINANT, 4 to 1 Ballymae. 6 1) 1 Kercury. 7 to 1 Climax, 100 t) 12 Onze, TOO to 8 others. Wov. by four lengths; neck between cerond and third. -0- LONDON CLUB BETTING. Monday, 3.0. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP. (Distance, one mile. Run Wednesday. March 25.) 100 to 9 Bonbon Rose t and o. no to 7 Cuthbert t and o. 100 to 6 Aldegonde t and o. •l.i) fo 6 Ha.ppy Warrior t and o, 25 to 1 Prcvoy-ant t and o. GRAND NATIONAL. (Distance, four miles and 856yds. Fun Friday, March 27.) 100 to 12 Lntteur III. t and o. 10 to 1 Oovertcoat t and o. 25 to 1 Wavelet. 1- I I ■ Official Scratchings. All published handicaps—Misty Memory, Lycabettus. Hunters' Handicap, Derby—The Gaekwar. Ali engagements—Needle Rock, Simonoff, Silver Goblets, Wedgwood, Blue Bird II, Marbles. Glazebrook Hurdle, Haydock: Four Year Old Hurdle. Derby-IToly Wave. Cheltenham engagement* and Interna- tional Hurdle. Gatwick Pollen. Friary Hurdle Handicap, Bpondon Selling Handicap, and Doveridge Hurdle Handicap, Derby—Responsible. Minor SeUing: Hurdle. Gatwick—Prieska. All engagements uuder National Hunt rules in Mr. J. S. Austen's name—Mr. Peeper. Dovoridffe Hurdle, Dcrby-Catcb Penny. Atlantic Stakes, Liverpool; Oadby Breed- ers' Stakes, Leicester; Doncaster St. Leger, and Rous Memorial Stakes, Newmarket— Bal Masque. Four Year Old Hurdlo Handicap, Derby- Brian o'Lynne. Doveridge Hurdle, Derby—Prefect. Rangcmore Steeplechase. Derby-Sea, of Gold. March Steeplechase, Gatwick-Gale II.

FAMOUS BOXERS. I Roberts and Farrell in Swansea. I Two famous boxers wul do battle at] the Swansea Drill Hall to-night. Will I, Roberts, who arrived here on Satur- ] u..y eveu-ug is staying at the Cameron Hotel. Farrell took np his quarters at the Maekworth Hotel yesterday. Mr. D. J. Jones, the manager for the Swansea Sports Syndicate, expects a record attendance. He told Pen- dragon that the demand for tickets had been unusually great, and added, I If the pubic will support us we will bring the cream of boxing talent heres for our t-ournameut."

TO-NIGHT. The Contest of the Season. Dai Roberts v. Willie Farrell For £450, ALSO OTHER CONTESTS, AT DRILL HALL, SWANSEA. Doors Open 6.80 to Ticket Holders; Ordinary Doors, 7.0 Commence at 8 o'clock. J -4

LAST TEST MATCH. ENGLAND'S CQMMANBING LEAD AGAFNST AtfiliANS PORT ELIZABETH, Monday. Sultry weather pile-vailod here to-day when • play in ,be final Tern, Match of the M.C.C. tour was proceeded with, before a aoant attendance. The wet sheared nosigne of wear. The not-out6*~T*iuiy<5on (23) and Booth (1)—continued England's injaings with the total ax mY for eight wkiketo. The at- tack was sba-r-ed by Bianckeaberg and Lun- die. With only 4 rtirw eddied, Tennyson got iu front of a straight. delivery from Lundie. Relf then joined Booth, and some Attractive cricket was witnessed- When the Suaaei man had soored 19 he gave a hard chance in the slips. Carter displaced. Bienckenberg at :11). and the fourth century' was hoisted when the innings had occupied. ftÍX hours and a. ha.If. Nouree took the ball from Lundie a-t 404, the latter going on at Outer'* end at 409. SOUTH AFRICA.-let Inn. H. W. Taylor, o Strudwick. b Wooiley 42 Zulch, c. Strudwick, b Booth 11 D. Taylor, b Relf 12 A D. Nourse, b Hea.rne. 26 P Hands, c Bird. b Douglas, 83 R. Hands, st Strudwick. b Woolley.- 0 C Newberry, b Wooiley 11 T. Å. Ward, c Bird. b Dou¡rla.s. 5 C. P. Carter, c Ward, b Douglas 3 J. M. Blanckcnbergr, b Dougfas..„ 0 E. Lundie. not out 9 Extras 5 Total 193 X.O.C.-Ist 7nn. Hobbs, c Nour6e. b Lundie .34 Rhodes, b Carter Strudwick, b Carter 3 Hearne, c H. W. Taylor, b Blancken berg £ 1 Maid, c and b Blauckenberg 117 Wooiley, Ibw. b Newberry M J. Douglas, c Blanckeuberg, b Lundie 50 Hon. L. H. Tennyson, lbw, b Luiidie 23 M. C. Bird, run out 4 Booth, b Lundie .)2 Relf, not out i)3 Extras 33 TotALI 411 Lunch score: South Africans 14 for tt0 wicket.

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FIRST AID. -I "WP PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES T8 G.W.H. bANbjyAUS On Sunday afternoon a gathering of the G.W.R. ambulance cla.s (Swansea) was held at High-streeo Station when Mr. Pany (stationinaster) pre>idod. Mr. D. A. Rees (goods agent) pre- sented the awards to the successful can- d.dates at the last examination as follows: 1st year cc-rt flettps, Mefsns. S. Slater, E. Ace, S. 11. Boneti and J. Maloney; 2nd yea r certificates, Messrs. G. Ballinger, J. J, Williams and J. EH a rd; "sr-cl year medallions, Messrs. F, R. Davies and J. C. Samson; ttli year, etc., Messrs. J. H. Jones, E. 0, Jones, W, G. Jarrett, H. B. Dyer, J. Davies, G. T. Bon ham, T. J. Rees, J. James, Bevan, Ckimley and Thomas. A ion iva, also made to Dr. Marks by Mr. D. A. Rees, on behalf of the class in recognition of his valuable services readered to the members in the course of instruct, on. It was proposed to start another c]aF. at Hijih-street Station, when it is hoped a number of the staff who have not qualified to render first aid to the in- jured, will avail themsoKefi of the op- portunity to join and become efficient. Efforts will be made during the next seasorf to form a brigade of the St. John Ambulance in the town.