The Cambria Daily Leader

WOMEN AND TRADE UNIONS. -0 CARMARTHEN ASYLUM ATTENDANTS' UNION NOT RECOGNISED. OVERCROWDING. A quarterly meeting of the Com- mittee of Visitors oi tlli-; Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, was held on Thursday. Mr. J Howard Griffiths, of Solva, priding. The application of the asylum, attend- .ants for lecognition of their trades union, wa? further <o!1:ide.red. 1 Mr. W. N J ones (Tirydail) sajd he dId not know what objection there wu? to Jig;¿ the union. If any dispute might arise the attendants would pro- bably bring down oftkaal of the union to argue their case. The Rev. H. Evans (rector of Llan- gvTii) proposed, and Mr. W, N. Jones seconded. that the committee recognise the union. Women and Trades Unionism. Replying to questions, the Medical Superintendent (Dr J. Richard:) staled that one difficulty against plant- ing recognition at t;hc last meeting was that, whik alt the attendants on the male side were membei-s ot the Lnioin, there were only six Oil the female side. Mr. John Lloyd (Pen.ybank t: Perhaps the ladies do not believe in trades unionism. The Rev. H. y.: vans: In that case there might be troublo on the female side. It would facilitate matters for us, if vi-e frankly recognise the Union. Seconding an amendment by Dr. Davies, Mil ford, that the committee take no action in the matter. Mr. John Lloyd remarked, "We tb-k-M enough now." Mr. Ben. Evans, Gwastod Abbot: I think, now that we have granted the attendants bettor rations, they will be perfectly satisfied. By the casting vote of the chairman, it was decided not to recognise the U nion. Overcrowding at the Asylum. I In his annual report, the Medical Superintendent (Dr. John Richards) stated that at the end of last year there remained in the asylum 724 patients- ;V>! males and 3dl femaies--an increase of nine as compared with the previous year. The average daily number oi patients was 719, an increase of 13 on the preceding year. The accommoda- tion, which was already extreme op-noiigii, had be°n still further in- tensified throughout the year. Recent lent hope to the belief that the ev-ii, of overcrowding wol(l he mitigated in the near future bv the j acquisition of an adjacent, property. The coming into force of the Mental Deficiency Act should also lighten their burden to some estent. Even if their hopes in those two directions were ?ulfilled, the number in excess—now •mounting to 124—was not to he Mtirely obliterated, and the necessity for building on the asyium estate would soon again arise. There had been a steady increase in the average num- ber daily resident from 617 in 1903 to 719 in 1913. The institution and its staff were taxed to the utmost, and it was imperative that an amelioration of the existing state of affairs should be hastened by all possible mans. I Chaplain's 44 Years' Sorvioe. The Rev. Jonathan Marsden tendered his i-esignation as chaplain at the Asylum, a post he had held for the past 44 vears. The Committee decided to make an ext TR grant of £ .52 a year to Mr. Mars- den. in addition to his salary of Cl?50, to enable him to <$dntmue the chap- bin<'y by getting assistance. After conaid?! ation the committee de^ cid?d not to ?vtnko Rhydygors Houae as an annexe to the asylum.

THE WOMAN OF MIDDLE ACE I Soon after reaching the age of forty I almost every woman has reason to grow anxious about her health. This time of trial, with its attacks of faintness and palpitation, fits of terrible depression, violent headaches and back pains, needless fears and emotions, is rightly dreaded by the weaker sex, but, with proper care, no serious ill-effects will arise. At this turning point of life Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have given a helpng hand to many thousands of dstressea women who were fighting a hopeless battle against fickle health and wanincr strength. The best help for any woman who has reached the fateful forties is the health-help given by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. They have a valuable strengthening effect, arising from the fact that they reinforce the blood sup- ply, enriching and purifying it. In doing so they help to nourish the starved and overtaxed nerves and give new strength to the vital organs. By this natural process all pains and weak- nesses are completely dispelled by Dr. Williams' Pink Pill-, and a better, happier condition of health and spirits airi ses. Lose no time; start Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People to-day and begin to get well. Most dealers sell them; or direct from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 46, Holborn Viaduct, London, 2s. 9d. one box, 13s. 9d. for six, post f ree. F R-],E.-F,verv woman should read the useful book, "Plain Talks," ient g>sfj free on receipt of postcard to Book Department, 46, Holborn Viaduct, London.

LOCAL ROAD INFORMATION. I The following statement concerning road repars and other obstructions on roads within the counties of Glamor- ganshire and Monmouthshire has been, received from the Road Department of the Automobile Afysociation and Motor Union:— Newport-Cardiff road.—Road under repair oetween second and third mile- stones from Newport: work is likely to la.,t t.N,o months. Cable ii being laid between the third and fourth mile- stones from Cardiff and eighth and ninth from Newport. In both places half width of road is closed. I Cardiff-Cowbridge road.—Roller work- ing at Cyntwell between the third a.nd fourth milestones from Cardiff; half- width, clear at night.

The Emperor Francis Joseph yester- J dav received in special audience Princes fris and Cyril of Bulgaria.

STRUCK OFF! r I I SENSATIONAL SEQUEL TO WELSH RUGBY I CUP SCENES. I I RÉFERErS NAME REMOVED FROM LIST. A sensational sequel to the Pontypool v. Pill Harriers match, played at Poatvpool on March 23rd last, hap- pened at the meeting of the Welsh Union Committee held at Cardiff last evening. It may be remembered that on the occasion of the match referred to- which was in connection with the Welsh Rugby Cup competition—it was re- ported that there were disgraceful scenes. Placers got out of band, fisti- cuffs were indulged in, and pande- monium prevailed amongst the sup- porters of the two clubs. It was I further reported that the referee (Mr. C. R. Harding, of Cardiff), after ordering a Pontypooi player named George Oliver off the field for alleged rough play, was the subject of a very hostile demonstration, and that after ilis game was over he was attacked and felled to the ground. On his return to Cardiff, Mr. Hard- ing, seen by a representative of the "South Wales Daily Neno," made light of the incident's, denying that there had been anything in the nature of a serious disturbance, and stilting that there was nothing that warranted him in reporting the matter to the Welsh Union. He had a cut lip, and explained that by stating that he "thought somebody's head must have struck him on the mouth in the crowd." Subsequently, Mr. Harding reported the matter to the Welsh Union, and at a meeting of the Committee held yes- erday week, it was decided, "in view of what had appeared in the Press as to the general conduct of the match," to hold an inquiry. At the same meeting, Oliver, the player treported by Mr. Harding, was suspended until the end of the season: Decision of the Committee I liast night the Committee met again, under the chairmanship of Mr. R. Buckland, of Swansea, and held the in- quiry resolved upon. Mr. Harding (the referee), and Messrs. Jehoida Bodges ltisca), and Beddoe Thomas (Pont- newydd), the two neutral touch-judges who officiated at the match, were pre- sent by invitation. At the close of the meeting the fol- lowing official report of the proceedings wa.s furnished to our representative by Mr. Walter Rees, the Welsh Union sec- retary :— The question of the Pontypool v. Pill Harriers match was considered. The referee and the tatteh-judges.- Messrs. Jehoida Hodges and Beddoe Thomas—attended the meeting, and gave their version as to what hap- pened at the conclusion of the above match. Tbø- committee considered the statements of the referee to be unsatisfactory, and ordered his name to be struck off the list of referees They further decided that tho officials of the Pontypool Club be asked to attend a meeting, to be fixed at an early date, to give further information. It may be interesting to add that Mr. Harding is a member of a family of foot- baUers, the most notable bong Mr. baHerse, Harding. a thre?-quarter. H u b who played for Cardiff and Northamp- ton, and Mr. Ernest Harding, a for- ward. who played for several sea-sons for the Cardiff Premiers, and the brothers were for many years prominent players in the Cardiff and District Union League competition. The touch-judges at the Pontypool v. Pill Harriers match, Messrs. Jehoida Hodges and Beddoe Thomas, are both ex-international for- I wards. Referee's and Touch Judge's Evidence. It transpires that the referee denied that there anything unusual in the conduct cf the match or the spectators, but admitted that he might have been I: hit by a spectator's stick. Mr. Beddoe Thomas said he saw the blow struck by a man who rushed at the referee at the close of the match and hit Mr. Harding to the ground. Mr. J. J. Hodges said he saw the referee prostrate, but did not see the actual blow given. Other Suspensions. I The Welsh Union Committee last night, upon a report from the ref«yee of the Pontypridd v. Maroteg match, suspended S. Ackerman, Maeeteg, and Ben WjJlja ms, Pont)pridd-Aclmnna,n uJltil September 20th next, and Wil- liams until the end of the present season The committee also considered a letter from the Pon tarda wo Club, com- plaining tha.t Pontypridd had not com- plied with a resolution of the committee ordering them to pa\ w certain sum to Pontardawe for non-fulfilment of a fixture, and the committee decided to order he Peiitywl dd Club to comply with the order within seven days. A vote of c ondolence was p88<)d with )11", S Mainwaring, a member of iJhc Match Committee, on the death of his wife, and the secretary was instructed to forward a wreath on behalf of tlie Union. Suspension of Clyn-Neath Captain. I Jiamer, captain of the Glyn-Neath team, was reported for using bad language on the field in the Glyn-Neath v. Glyncomvg match, and was sus- pended until December 31st.

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FEORESTFACH INQUEST. An inquiry into the circumstances at- tending the death of Mrs. Margaret Ann Harries (34). wife of Ali-. Benj,a,uiin Harries, rheilig-terraoe, Fforestfach, was held at the County Police Station on Ihursday afternoon by County Coroner. F H. Glynn Price. Mr. Benjamin Harries, colliery re- pairer, identified the body as that of his .-if, and in reply to the Coroner, said that she gave birth to a cliild on tho 5th inst. Miss Edith Smith, Rose Hill Cottage, said that all day Wodn4e-,di,x- dt?<?s<'d wi?ll ,s also very ?)J, and did not ?tT?. plain. Witness took the tea things downstairs, and had beeui there a.bout geven minutes, when, hearing a noise upstairs, called, but received no reply She immedjately went up to find ijiat deceased had fallen off the chair to the floor. She rati for a neighbour, al1(l when she returned Mrs. Harries was still breathing, hut una,bio to speak. Dr. W. J. Greehy sail he was called in last evoning and repelled the house at 5.55. T1k> body was warm, and death must have taken nLace from about twenty minutes to half an hour pro- virutly. He exanvrned the body, and from the history of the manner of death and its character, thought it was caused by dyspnoea. A verdict in accordance with fhe medical evidence was returned. The Coroner a.nd Councillor James Jones, ftreman, on bebeilf of the jury, ex- tended to Mr. Harries and children, their sympathy.

FOTT. ARTISTIC Sir^rinc oewo to hear Mr. Robert Oba.rl<wworth &t, Cwm Concert. -I Bonymaen, Next Saturday.

THE NEW CICARETTE. I A remarkable illustration of the ad- vantages of advertising is afforded by the success of Life Ray, the new hve-a-penny cigarette. Less than a month ago Life Rays were unknown, even to the trade, not a single dealer having them in stock. Witiiin two weeks between thirty and forty mil- lions have been sold, representing over thirty thousand pounds sterlin, and the demand is still so great that additional machinei-y has to be Jaid down at once to cope with it. "Ray Cigarettes" were advertised in our columns.

WINNING WELSHMEN. I —————-———— WILDE, LLEW EDWARDS AND PEMERIDCE A! LIVERPLOL SIADIUM. Last night, there was an invasion of Welsh boxers at the Liverpool Stadium, The principal item was 16 rounds be- tween Jimmy Wilde, Tyiorstown, and Bouzonnje, the French fiy-wei glit cham- pion. Wilde gave fully a stone away. The ^elsiunan looked like sustaining his first defeat in the opening brace of rounds. He was twice down, but using excellent judgment lie boxed brilliantly on the retreat, catching Bouzonnie in the sixth round to the jaw. Wilde had the Frenchman in difficulties, showering hard blows home. Bouzonnie held up his hands signifying defeat. Llew. Edwards. Porth, opposed Young Cohen, Aldgate, the Welshman winning on points and George Pembridge, Mon- mouth, defeated Kid Johnson, America.

T CAN'T BEAR TO HEAR YOUR I CHILD CRY. Keephisstomach I in order and you will scon find his temper improved. Next time he seems irritable, try a Steedman's Powder. Nothing else is just as good. Observe the EE in Steedman.

AHull fii'iti of imikoiN of machinery has a "private picture palace" for show- ing its machines in operation Th« hVV-asihington Consular Report savs the pictures prove exceedingly valuable in entertaining foreign customers.

A Jacobean oak chair sold for 19gns. at Christie's yesterday was stated to have been made from tho timlwr of a wreck by Peter the Great while he was a tenant of John Evelyn at Saves Court, Deptford. General de Villaret, who succeeds General >&ydoux as head of the French Military Mission to Greece, embarked for the Pirseus yesterday.

AN EXTRAORDINARY EASTER ECC- there fire sixteen cf them in one pod, and each one prodwes a blax k R&etle. This is ,how they increase, livery singh- Beetle com- ing iroto contact with Keating" Powder DolES, Thift is a. FACT. Kills the lot. Sold only in tins, not loose. Id., M., 6d., and 16. Insist on having Keating'a Powder.

A Reuter's message from Melbourne states that in the House of Representa- tives yesterday Mr. Fisher, the Trader of the Opposition, moved a vote of cen- sure on the Government. Miss Kitty Marion, who was re- arrested early in January under the Cat and Mouse Act, was released from Hoi low ay yesterday. The W.S.P.U. state that Miss Marion has been forcibly fed 232 times.

THE HUNT BALL BRILLIANT SCtHE IN CARMARTHEN ASSEMBLY Houits., The Carmarthenshire Hunt Ball held at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, Oil Wednesday night was one of the most briiiiant ever held in the long history of this annual "function, the dis- tinguished gathering representative of the county families of West Wales and other parts of the country numbering over 220. The spacious hall, artistically decorated had been transformed into a blaze of colour, the foxes masks and other decorations on the walls making the event quite typical of the hunt. There was a. very interesting pro- gramme of dancing, the music being provided by Messrs. Kulley's Band. Swansea. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. G. Prothero-Beynon (Trewern), and Mr. J. Francis (Mvrtle Bffl). Those present included: Capt. and Mrs. Williams Andrews, Pembroke Dock; Lieut. Brayshay, Laugharne; Mr. and Mrs. Walton Bishop, Pem- brey; Miss Baldwin, Cosheston Hall, Col. Brenchley; Mr. J. G. Bill, R.A.; Miss K. Bill and Miss Dorothy B U, Alltyferin; Miss Bowen, Miss E. Bowen, and Mr. J. Boviil, Alltvrodvn; Miss M. Barker and Mffi-s E. Barker, Oaklands; Mr. E. Lewes Bowen, New- castle-Emlyn j Mr. J. B. Bowen, Llwvngwair; Mr. L. Blake, Pwllyw- bead; Mr. H. W. Beor and Miss Clara Bear, Mumbles; Mr. J. H. Blackie, Llanelly; Mrs., Miss and Miss E Campbell Davys, Neuaddfawr; Mrs. Aubrey Crawford and Mr. H. W. Craw- ford, Kidwelly; Mr. T. J. Clancy, Border Regiment, Pembroke Dock; Mr. G. S. H. Carne, Burrv Port; Capt. Davies, Oaklands, Carmarthen; Mrs. 0. J. Davies, Llanwrtyd Wells; Sir Jamps Drummond, Bart., Mr. D. W. Drummond, Miss K. Drummond, Miss E. Drummond, Hafodneddyn; Mr. and Mrs. Delme Da. vies-Evans, Penylan; Mrs. Dunlop; Mr. J. G. Krans, Alltyrodyn Miss Marjory Earl; Mr. Herbert Eccles, Mrs. Eccles and Miss Eccles, Neath; Mr. Robin Elliott, Hafodneddyn Miss Evans, Miss Gwyneth Evans and Mr. Griffith Evans, Lovesgrove Mr. Gerald F dit-ards. Park-lane; Mrs. Evans, Ffwrdgrech, Brecon; Captain Eresby, Swansea; Miss Ferguson, Alltyrodyn; Mr. Herbert Forester, Sketty; Col. an d Mrs. Frvcr, Castle Pigyn Miss Fal- kener. Glanvmor Miss G. Francis. Mr. John Francis and Mr. David Francis, Myrtle Hill Mi-. W. H. Guest, Haver- fordwest Captain Forsyth Grant, Lon- don; Captain D. Owynne, Llwvnybrain :\1r. G. R. Brian Harries, Mr. R. H. Harries and Mrs. Harries, The Croft; Captain Helnie, Castle Pigyn Mr. J. Howell, Miss Dorothy Holme.Mr.Vivian Helme and Mrs. Helme, Llwynhrain Mrs. and Miss Hunter, A bcrmarlais Mrs. and Miss Lloyd-Harries, Llvndewi j Mr. R. P. HiUs. 'Phe Abt?rgNviii' Captain ami Mr?. Hoare; Dr. Jordan, Haverfordwest; Major and Mrs. Jordan, T(,nby l,ois Jones, London; Cap- taia and Mrs. Jennings, GeUYdfj;; Mr. Cvri! Jovn.s?n. Bre-Ma: Mr. T. Y. l?? wis, HaAerfordwest Mr. H. K Man- se 1 Lewi s .Stradey Cast lp; Miss Lloyd, Cilfachwcn. Llandvssul Mr. K H. Lyd- den, Cardiff; Mr. H. Manscl Lewis, Stradey; Miss K Littledale, Miss J. i,ittlea.1,14,. Diiiivriilit; Count A. V. R. LimpÎCT Hafodneddyn Mr. R. Lewis, Cardiff; Miss Lloyd. Bronwydd; Miss W. C. R. and Miss Violet Lewis, Stradey, Miss H. Lloyd and 3.1r. J. S. Lloyd; Mjss Towy Lewis, Stra,dey Castle: Mr. M. W. Lloyd, Delfryn"; Miss Dorothy Lock, Tenby; Mrs. Linton, Carmarthen Mr. Muliahy, Coshes-ton Hall Miss Gwyn and Miss Elsie Matthews, Haverfordwest: Mis* de Montaignac, Llwynybra:n Capt Milford, Alltyferin; Ca.t. Matthews. St. Clears; Mr. D. Maw. Neath; Capt. Min-enef, Catle Plgyu; xlI. Mare, Stradey Castle Mr. R. E. E. Morris^ j Mr. E. IL Morris, Miss V. E. Morris and Mrs. Morris, Brynmyrddin; Mr. D Morris, R.M.A., Woolwich Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Ystradwrallt; Mr. G. and Mrs. Nay lor, Tenby; Commander and Mrs. Oldham, Pembroke; Mis* O'Connor, Castle Pigyn Mr. Sackv.ll" Owen, Tenby; Mrs. Owen, Miss E* Owen, Mr. G. E. Owell. Miss Mytajiw.V Owen,and Miss Owen. Abcrgwili Palace» Mr. Pelvev, Cashes ton Htl!, Pei-nbrokei M iss Phillips,' Coshcston Ha''» I Mr. E. Peddar, LIandover)-, Mis? I Philipps, Picton Castle; Mr- IGI,Ynta.f Nii-. (,. P,,othei-ot,-Beylion an Glynbf; !r. C. Protheroe-Beynon and Mr?. Prothproe-Beynon, Trewern; M''? and M?rs. Meivyn Pee], DanyralUJ Mr., Miss, and Miss Nest Prvs-Ric,>, j Llwynybrain; Mr and Mi's.Pugh. Mount Hill. Carmarthen Miss Y. p eel, Danyrallt; Mr. H. 0. Long Price, Aber- grwl I Mr. J. Penn, Mrs. Penn, ;1i Penn, and Mr. L. Penn. Camrose; MJ: liamsden, Alltyrodyn; Mr. G. H. Rail" ton, Tenbv; Mr. W. B. Roderick, M.r» H. B. Roderick, Miss Y. Bucklef j Roderick and Mrs. Buckley Roderick* I Burryport; Mr. Ryland Rainsforfb Tenby, Mr. H. M. B. Sa l mon, The Tenby; Mr. H. M. B. Salmon, -TbEJ Barracks, Brecon; Major and Mr6. Spence-Jones, Cwmgwili; Mr. J. A. Stewart, Alltyrodyn; Miss Summers, Tenby; Capt. Saurin, Gellideg; Capt- Stewart, Llwynbrain; A an" Mrs. Hugh Thoma, Havetfonlø I west; General and Mrs. Truscott, Tenby; Miss M. Thomas, The Croft; St. Clears; Mr. Mrs., Miss Taylor, Haverfordwest; Mr. 13,- q'i-ti b s l i4i.w an d 1%1L' Trubshaw and Miss Trubshaw, I,lan' elly; lately Enid Vaughan, Hafod* neddvn Col. Voyle, Tenby; Mr. G. W> Walton, Holcwm; Mr. and M, i-sil Whealtley. Haverfordwest; Mr. Whit" tington, Neath 'Capt. Williams, Penv- lan; Miss Ward ell, Llwynybrain; Cob Wood, Border Regiment; Mr. Gu! Warren, Llandilo; Miss Wilcox, BurrY Port Lieut.-Col. Williams, Narberth and Mr. J. B. Woodhou.se, Ystrad- wrallt. t

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