The Cambria Daily Leader

TRAWLER SKIPPER'S DEATIl I Swansea Crew's Shocking Discovery at Sea. ) Information was given to the Swansea Police early this morning of the tragic death of ■Robert Stone, the skipper of the steam trawler Caswell, belonging to the Castle Steam Trawlers Co., South Dock, Swansea. It appears that on Wednesday at noon, while the trawler was at eea off Bull Point, the body of the skipper was found in the chart room. There was a terrible wound in the skipper's throat, and a razor was lying by his side. In an interview with a member of the ■Tew who arrived in Swansea this morn- ing, a Leader representative was in- formed that the crew were just sitting down to dinner when they missed the captajn. A search was made, with the result that the mate, William Jay, found the dead body of the 6kipper in the chart- room. At first it was thought he had broken a blood vessel, but the discovery of the razor and the wound in the throat soon proved otherwise. The skipper -was well liked amongst the- members of the crew, and his tragic death was a great shock to all of them. The hody was brought to Swansea this morn- ing, and now lies in the mortuary await- ing the inquest. The deceased skipper, yrhn.hved at Cory-street, Sketty, leaves a vr? and young family.

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I SWANSEA RED CROSS, I TRIBUTE TO SKILL AND DISCIPLINE OF I THE WORKERS. A SPLENDID RECORD A public meeting, arranged by the Swansea branch of the Red Cross Society in the Albert Hall on Thursday evening, was an interesting and successful function. The quiet, effective work of the Society since the commencement, of the war has created a deeper interest in its work, so that there was a large at- tendance. The body of nurses in the hall looked exceedingly well, and among the audience, too, were Red Cross men, St. John Ambulance men, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Swansea and District Male Voice Choir (Mr. Llewelyn Howen conducting), sang "To Arms! _J "Lovely Maiden" and "The Anvil" very effectively, and ilr. Arthur Hey gave organ solos. Supporting the Mayor (Aid. Dan Jones) who presided, were the Mayoress, the Hon. Mrs. Odo Vivian (president of the division), Mrs. iiartie Perkins (hon. see- retary), Col. P. Broome Giles, C.B. (county director for the City of London), Mr. Chas. Eden. Col. J. R. Wright, D.r Mansergh Varley, Mr. T. W. James, Mrs. Chas. Wright, Dr. W. F. Brook, Dr. E. Morgan, Surgeon-Captain Reid, H.A.M.C. Lieut-Col. J. E. Thomas. Major W. A. Ford. Mr. A. Andrews. Mr. John Wil- liams (Dulais House) Dr. Urban Marks, Dr. Nelson Jones, Dr. and Mre. Cameron, Mr. C. C. Vivian (hon. trea- surer), Mr. H. Macdonell, Major Bertie Perkins, Capt. A. Thomas (Chief Con- stable), and others. Motor Cars for the Convalescent. I The Mayor said the attendance showed that the work of the ladies in the town at this particular time was greatly ap- preciated. (Applause). He had an oppor- tunity recently of going round the hospi- tals in Swansea and he felt delighted to see the work the society was doing in Swansea. (Applause.) This was a society which the town should very heartily sup- port, and he thought it rather a pity that they did not give wealthy towns- people, especially, a greater opportunity of seeing the work being done in the hospitals, for their eyes would be Opened. He made a very urgent and earnest ap- peal to the whole of the town for funds, and for those who had motor cars aud could spare them to loan them for a few hours occasionally, that convalescent men might not only get fresh air and enjoyment, but recover more quickly, as they desired to do. The Year's Work. I Mrs. Berti-j Perkins read the annual report, which stated that the year opened with two registered detachments in the division and the nucleus of a third, and as a result of two successful examina- ¡ tions a third detachment was re- gistered. The work done in practice had proved of much value, for the hospital work had won t?e compliments of all who had 800n it. In addition, much had lwn done in supplying comforts for the troops, and I there had been contributions of ?100 to-j wards the county &und; ?10 t?>wa d the endowment of a bed at the Welsh Hos- pital and ?0 to the expeditionary unit from Glamorgan serving under the French Red Cross Society. Some mem- bers had helped dentists who had donei so much voluntary work for recruits, and the whole continued to prepare for the work they would be called upon to do. < In a comprehensive and heartfelt ex- pression of thanks, the courtesy of the medical and professional ladies and gentlemen, the generosity of all public authorities, ana the lavish gifts In money -and kind 0,1 the public were par- ticularl,y mentioned. A Nurse in Every Village." I The Mayor moved the adoption of the  report, and Mr. T. W. James. second- ing, referred to the lamented d?fh of j Lady St. David's, hon. f?crctary of the! South Wales Nursing Associahon, who ? brougiht to her work great abilities, con- spicuous eloquence, high social standing and the lavish use of her wealfh. The last time he saw her she told him in the most impressive manner Vila" it was her, lunbition to see a niirse in every village | in South Wales. Continuing, Mr. James alluding to the: great tasks ahead vi both soldiers and: nurses, spoke of the glorious work of j women on the Continent, and especially in France, and said that if necessary thai women of England would manifest the:, same spirit. (Applause). They congratu-i lated t.he Society very heartily on the J magnificent work done by all, from the! President to tOie lowest rank. A Wonderful Record. Mr. C. H. Eden. seconding the adop- tion of the report, described it as a I wonderful record of useful and eSective work. done. so quietly and unostenta- tiously that very few of the townspeople fully realised the immense amount of trouble taken by the members of the society. (Applause). This was a work that. like Portia's Mercy, was twice blessed," it widened one's outlook; knocked down those narrow compart- ments into which some of them had been content to live for years; and made better men and women of all who cameo within the scope of its work and influ- ence. At this point the Mayoress presented certificates and proficiency badges to a large number of members (who?e names have already appeared in these columns) I and who, as they filed on to the platform were enthusiastically applauded. Need of Motor Ambulance. I ol. Broome Giles, C.B. (who, by the ) way, called Ald. Dan Jones "My Lord I Mayor,") 6aid, having visited the divi- sion's t.wo hospitals, he could say he knew of none better organised and con- ducted. There was skilful treatment, excellent nursing, good surroundings and what, to his mind, was the best thing still, absolute discipline, which did not exist in other voluntary aid hospitals he had visited. He. however, would like to urge the necessity of a motor ambulance, and of improved bathing accommodation at the little hospital on the hill. Up to ■ last night he had been responsible for the removal of 22,718 cases in the City of London, and when it was said from those there were only eight complaints, they could see what a tribute the fact was .to the work of the voluntary aid detach- ment, who had done it alJ. (Applause) As showing the remarkable progress of the R.A.M.C., Col. Giles quoted the mortality from diseases in this war, in cases in which serum had been injected, was considerably less than one per cent.. as compared with 694 per 1,000 in the 1802 expedition against Holland. Inspired to Fresh Efforts. I The Hon. Mrs. Odo Vivian, moving a vote of thanks to Col. Giles, said his information and advice would inspiro them. and encourage them to fresh efforts. They were doing their best, and she knew how keen they all were. and how hard their work was. Their secre- tary was indefatigable, and what they would do without her she did not know. Capt. Edgar Reid seconded, and the vot.^ was heartily accorded, as also a similar vote. on the motion of Col. J. Roper Wright. Col. Wright reminded the audience that we were not "out of the wood" by a long, long way, and wanted men and ammuni- tion. They wanted the men who were making ammunitions to stick to their work from early morn tall late at night if required. This was not time for strikes or for stopping any work in hand. Lo- cally their plates had to pass the Admir- alty test, although they did not know whether they were being used to pack "bully beef" or going to a foreign coun- try. It was not the time, either, for sav- ing money, but for distributing every penny tlwJ eould in aid of the war in some of the many channels available. The Red Cross Sbciety was one. Dr. E. Morgan, who seconded, paid a tribute to the Red Cross men acting as orderlies in the hospitals.

i"h:tL.. .l:I "j':ir'.Xq' ..J New Lands in the Sansetk "t This is the title of the New Serial Story which is to begin in the Sunday Chronicle on Sunday next Its author is Mr. John Buchan at whose recent Lecture on the War Sir Edward Grey made a speech which re-echoed through- out the world. Mr. Buchan is recognised as one of the men who matter in the literary world. A little while ago his novel, Prester John," made a great sensation, and was acclaimed as the Novel 01 the Year." The new story. New Lands in the Sunset," will increase his literary repu- tation and will enthral readers from the iirst chapter tp the last. mm V; Other notable features in next Sunday's issue will include— j Khakil  Babies What the State should do for them. A remarkably outspoken article By the Rev. DONALD B. mm. rhe Man the Kaiser Feared An intimate pen etch of of Theophile Delcasse, France's Foreign Minister. By IGNATIUS PHAYRE. Ky Day as a Docker By our SPECIAL COMMISSIONER, Painless Childbirth A Review of an extraordinary New Book. By WILLIAM PURVIS. My View of Things By ALEX. M. THOMPSON ("Dangle"). The War Up-to-Date h By the well-known War Exper J? A. H. POLLEN. the ahoTe, along with miny other SPECIAL WAR FEATURES, as weil as Articles on THEATRICAL, GARDENING, CYCLING, POULTRY, and DOMESTIC TOPICS. PARIS LETTER, etc., will appear in the next issue of the Sunday Chronicle The Best of all the Sunday Newspapers The SUNDAY CHRONICLE gives the latest Md most complete War News of the week-end. ID ALL 1D FIE W SPQENTS.JD iiiooo Fnm Football Cotrtgetitian. r—rammmmmmmm ¡

MARK FAIR." BUSINESS AS A GAUGE MESSRS. BEN. EVANS' LTD. AKNUAL iffillltfi. CHAIRMAN'S OPTIMISM A record year's business was reported I &.t the twentieth, axiuual general meeting j vx siitureiioldyia in Ben. Evans and Co., 1/UL, Swaaisea. held on the company s[ promises this morning. Mr. James i Jackson, D.L., J.P., presided, and was supported by MtskUo. W. J. Burt, J■i>-> Alired R. Uery, lii-eiuvrd G. Lewis ithe ■ managing director), and G. W. Mafbew I (secretory), and the following hliare- holders: Messrs. T. Thomas, T. J. Gray, j YV. T. Guy, JJ. Thomas, J. lu Lerus, B. O. ilauger, W. H. Llctveilin, Û. B. Brooks j (suiiciitor), D. E. Thomas, H. ir. Ibll, i W. H. Morgan, E. G. Davies, W. O. Williams, J. li. Taylor, T. Llew. Dilvid. J. Jenkins, C. iieed, J. W. Jones, J.i' W. H. Jones, and D. Grey. The report, previously summarised in these columns, showed a profit of JE 17,801 from returns exceeding those of any pre-i vious year, and the dividend on the ordinary shares was a.t the rate of 6 per cent, per annum. The Chairman (Mr. James Jarkson, J.I\) congratulated the sharehülders ou having done a record year's trading, in O i* I ons that bad  ,?en spite of adverse cOJtions that bad been prejudicial to nine out of ten of the in- dustrial companies in the country, and been positively disastrous to some. A False Cry. We were engaged in a war in the cause of liberty and freedom against an organ- ised tyranny, against a nation whose boast was that it would batter the rest of the world till they accepted its own ideals of rule by might instead of right; a nation lost to all sense of decency, honour or humanity. In essonce the strug- gle was one of life and death for the de- fence of our hearths and homes from fcye- temised plunder and outrage. No less than three of those sitting at that table had sons in the fighting line. and it was the same with thousands of others. The magnitude and deadlines^ of the fighting had never been approached and yet they found thoughtless people going about saying Business as usual." It was false. Nothing was as usual. The whole outlook and perspective of life had been changed by the sacrifices, suffering, and losses that the situation involved, and euch conditions could not but tell on business carried on within those walls. TT Managing Director Complimented. I up to tne outoreaK 01 war steady im- provement had been made on the figures of the corresponding period of the pre- vious year. Even uuder the altered con- ditions the ordinary business was main- tained. As might, be epxected, Mr. Lewis, resourceful as always, was equal to the existing opportunities. In faoe of keen competition, he secured some Govern- ment contracts which, being carried out in approved Ben Evans fashion," led to further successes in that direction, so that the volume of sales exceeded those of any previous year. Their managing director, following a sound policy, which though not to the momentary advantage of the shareholder, in the long run mu.vv prove beneficial to him, had again re- duced the gross profit so that their cus- tomers were buying cheaper than ever. The proof was to be found in the grow- ing popularity of Ben Evans. The Board reported with deep regret the death of Mr. Thomas Nevell, after a weary and trying illness borne with characteristic courage. Mr. Novell had been London secretary of the company since its incep- tion, and was alike popular with share- holders, directors and staff. Mr. Charles Beavis had succeeded Mr. Nevell as Lon- don secretary. The Accounts. I On the assets side of the balance .sheet, the first entry calling for attention was Stock" which stood at £ 3,516 above what it was last year, a deplorable lapse from sound principle, but paradoxical, it might seem, lw could 1.11111esit-ltingl: say tliat he wiihed the increase had been much greater, for as it happens, a good deal of the stock consists of materials manufactured abroad that are absolutely unobtainable to-day, and are worth far more than they stand at in the stc,, I- sheets. Mr. Lewis had given his assur- ance that the stock was never in a cleaner and sounder condition than it is to-day. In the next entry, Sundry debtors," they again had an example of things not being what they m. for tliough they were owed £ 1,700 more than last year, more than £ 5,000 of this was represented by money due by the Government, which might be reckoned as cash, so that this item in point of fact was £ 4,00rt lower than last year. Cash at was £ 1,657 higher than last year, and showed the financial position to be distinctly strong 'The final entry had been written off debenture issue ex- pensp,s was v(-rA? sat4 penses was very satisfactory as it finally removed an ugly feature from their bal- ance sheet. The Profit. I The profit for the year at < £ 17,784 \v:^ XI,605 in excess of last year, and the "debits" against it (with the excejjti.'v of £1,500 written of debenture expense, more than in 1914\ were practically the same. The nett profit was £ 8,165 Us. lOd. The statement s howed that a highe; dividend might have been paid, but he was satisfied that the shareholders would approve the conservative policy adopted and agree with the directors that these were no times to raise dividends. The unexhausted balance of ^;],033 Ss. id. was earmarked as belonging to the ordinary shareholders, and remained available for the increase of equalisation of dividend at any future time. The holders of founders' shares received a r small appropriation of .£33 8s. Id., little more than enough to remind them they still had a live interest in the business. Judged by the crucial te,<"t of the accounts, it was clear that, in spjie of very unusual difficulties, Ben. E\ ;uis was prospering under the very competent guid- ance and administration of Mr. Lewis, who nfter nearly three years of arduous and successful work had come into his own as managing director of the company, on which all would. he was sure, congratulate him. (Applause.) The Future of Trade. I On the outbreak of war (conhnllM the ¡ Chairman) very grave views were enter- tained in well-informed quarters of the I future of the country's trade, including that of South Wales. Little by little thp prevailing pe„sainiis1 ic tone has been re- placed with a feeling of greater conifdence, which in its turn has been just.iiied by the steady i.mpro\ ements, particularly iu the last few months, from the low water mark of last August and September. Par- ticularly has this been the case apparently in South Wales, a,.o; has been reflected in the returns of the Swansea Harbour Tnvsf. which may be taken as a reliable gange, of the trade of the larger industries. In I a smaller way Ben. Evans i- generally ae-1 cepted as a reliable barometer, and it. t'or the moment, marks fair with a rising j tendency (Hear, hear.) It is true that our neutral friends in America, seizing the opportunity 01 our misfortunes, are making strenuous efforts to capture tho tiuplaie trade and taeuure. markets on the Continent of Europe and South America and the East, to the ex- clusion of the South Wales prod not. I do not think they need flatter themsetvc;; by a temporary success. When the v>ar is over, cheaper methods of production, Wetter quality and the skill, almost amounting -to genius, of the South Walrf, tinplate worker, will reassert themselves, and the lion's share of the increasing mar- kets of the world again be enjoyed by Swansea and tho surrounding district. Take ft all round, t is wonderful that the dislocation of trade has not been greater, the number 01 men who have joined the Colours and lr-ft their ordinary vocations mVht bo expected in itself alone to account for more failing off than has actually occurred. The Call to the Colours. It is a source ot pride and satisfaction to all associated with South Wale^s ^went on Mr. Jackson) that the response to the country's call has been so good in the district. Swansea has its own battalion of 1,1 Oti men, and if they be anything like the standard of quality of such fine fight- ing regiments as the fioyal Wclshl'usiliers or thil South W ales Borderers they will be -sure to give a good account uf themselves in face of the enemy. (Hear, hear). Upwards of ,W of our own em- ployes are serving. All honour to them, and may they come back safe and sound to enjoy the respect and gratitude of their fellow citizens and resume the posts that will be kept oJ)('n lor them in the old house. (ilear, liear). Meanwhile lialf-pay is being given to all married ■ men. The area of the company's operations is being widened, and the number of customers at a distance so increasing that it has been necessary in the past year to purchase a third motor delivery! van, with the prospect of a iourt,h being! almost immediately required. Building improvements are being undertaken oppo- sito our Temple-street corner that will greatly benefit our premises, so every- thing is moving in the right direction, j and once the cloud that overshadows is past and victory crowns the arms of the Allies, as under Providence I am satis- fied it must. there can be little doubt that the business of Ben Evans will be steadily, if not rapidly, progressive, and there will come a sphere of increased popularity, extended utility and improved pronto (Applause). Wakened from Lethargic Sleep. Mr. Gery seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously. The Chairman moved the re-election of Mr. Gery as a director. Mr. K. G. Lewis seconding, said he had had the great pleasure of working nearly three years with him, and he had found him a very beep business man, and a gentleman. He was connected with tlie most prosperous businesses in tho country, and he considered him a great aeseft to the concern The motion was carried, and Mr. Gery, replying, said he was very much obliged for the renewal of their confidence. He had been connected with the company in one sphere and another tsiii(- its forma- tion, and had tried to do his very best for it from sentimental as well as from, business reasons. He could assure them no stone would be left uuturned !:v him to do as much as he had done in the past. Alluding to the Chair- man's speech, Mr. (jery said it must have been very satisfactory to them, hav- ing regard to the times through which they had passed. It was au ill "wind that blew nobody good, and, the terrible war having caued the British Lion once more to wake from its lethargic state, he ven- tured to think they stood higher in the! estimation and regard of the civilised1 world than ever before. And although we were paying a terrible price for it, this was not a small matter on which to coii- gratulate themselves, and when the war became a matter of ancient history, the! commercial prosperity would, he belitva be greater than it ever had been. cluded in that prosperity, and taking ite full share, would be Ben Evans and Co. (Applause). The auditors, Messrs; Percy Mason and Co., London, were re-elected, and Mr. John Gray returned thanks on their be- half. Praise for Staff. Proposing a very hearty vote of thanks to the staff, the Chairman said it was quite impossible that a business like that could be out without considerable extension of the principle of combination and co-operation, of each member of the staff helping the other, and the whole helping the busi- tiess. Fortunately they had been able j always to rely on the loyal co-<>) >eration' of the whole of the staff, and that could be accounted for in large measure by the fact that tlke administration had al- ways studied the comtort and well-being of the cstaff, w-iiiel-i had in turn made a magnificent respor.ee. He did not think there had ever been a more willing otaft, and it had never been more willing and contented than since Mr. Lewis took the helm. There was a spirit of mutual goodwill between commander, lieutenants and crew, and the consequence was that the ship always made good weather, and there had ncvr been a greater triumph of success through their co-operation and combination than during the trying tineas of the past few months. He had the greatest possible pleasure in making ac- knowledgment of the good work done in i proposing a hearty vote of thanks, coupling with it the name of Mr. Lewis and Mr. Mayhew. Mr. D. Grey, seconding, aid he had had opportunities of confirming all that the chairman had said in regard to the manager, secretary and staff. He had iv en struck on more than one occasion by the splendid feeling which prevailed on the premises, each trying to do his or lie: level best to give not only the heads of departments, but the shareholders, every satisfaction. They in Swansea were justly pri ud of the house. An Uphi-il Gaine. The vote having been carried by ac- j claniat-ion, Mr. Lewis returned most sin- cere thanks. Those shareholders' meet- ing were to them a great encourage- ment. It had been rather an uphill game, but nothing could be finer than t.be efforts of the staff. H was practi- cally the staff as when he came there, except the, over, 40 who had en- listed. Ben. Evans and Co. were selling cheaper to-day QLan ever b?rorp. and he wo?ld r-haJl?n?e any hou? in the King- dom. :n London1 or out, to give h?ttef value than they were gidng tf?day. Next y??r the company would ait?n its mujonty. and he had sufficient op*fi/ui'?m to ?y thrut if w?s onh in its in-fancy. When trade conditions be.a:ne r.(}rlll rtnd the town improved, as it rapidly was, they would go ahead by leaps and bounds. Mr. Mayhew, also responding, said the! staff had been most, loyal under difficult rond?on-?, and of thai particular por- tion of which he had immediate control. j 1 L-A W3.q vtrv Responding to «. vote of thanks pro-' posed by Mr. D. Grey, and seconded lw 1fr. C. Reed, the Chairman hoped there; would be a continuance of the -i t) P. 'ne,- tory state of affairs inside and I)et-t cii- prospects out. The older of them could! «&n rcely expect to see a complete re- covery from the disastrous conditions canst'd by the war, but. the fight would have been for the benefit of the next! generation, who ought to be profoundlv grateful to t.hc:se who had fallen or had i fought. Messrs. Ben Hvan? and Co.. tjtd.J Swansea, *ta>1 -e that rh? Dividend Wnr-i rants, due th? day, on Ih¿r ordinary j shares, have beeai posted. 1

Special Display. OF SPRING.. SUITINGS V "LIERAPNON" Blue Serge Suit (Regd.) 4-2/-y The New Check Cashmere Suit 45/- j Grey or Brown r j Whipcord Suit 50/- • i STYLE and FIT GUARANTEED 1 ¡ I   DEAl" ¡ Aftc BEAR THE TAILOR, ] 22, Castle Street, I Swansea. j SEE WINDOW, I RURAL DISTRICT OF GOWER An Abstract of the Accounts of the District Council fo>- the &bove-n?med Dietrict !o= the Half-yeai ended 30th Septwoer, 1914, as aud ted and certiSed as correct by the Assistant District Auditor. A. R. lL Hobim. EøQ., on the 5th day of March, 1515. Receipts. R, S. d. £ s. d. OTHER THAN FROM LQA-NS. Balance brought forward 3754 13 1 Contributions from Overseers:— For General Expenses 20a6 0 0 For Special Expenses.. 142 0 0 Grant under Agricul- tural Eatcs Act. 1896 258 12 10 From Glamorgan County Council:— In respect of Officers' Salari.s 65 0 0 Water Brtos itents, and Charges 15 6 5 Interest allowed by 14 2 1 Miscellaneous 2 0 3 4 16285 16 5 LOAN (P-ea Will) — 16 5 I Balance hrou?bt forward £ 100 19 7 i Payments. X a. d. £ t. i. OTHER THAN OUT OF LOANS. In respect of High- ways Maintenance and Re- pair of District Rc ::d8 3005 5 4 Improvement of Dis- trict Koads 188 19 4 Salary of Surveyor 53 10 0 iloa.iia-Itepayment of j 1 Principal 207 8 9 Loans—intercir 293 6 3 -totafr-iitrhTCfeflJi. Chotf-ffts 40 z 7 -m212 ¡ water Snplie8 65 9 6 Disinfecting 1 4 0 House Scavenging 9 19 0 Notifications o; Infeo- lious Di"pa.se. 1 12 0 Returns of Deaths 12 6 Rent of i)r?.ia at Pen- j mcit of Jjoan—Interest 21 12 4 Salaries :tnd Wa.cce. 158 17 5 Establislimt nt Charges 79 9 9 Election Expenses 15 4 0 Patients in Isolation Hospital — Mainten- ance, Treatment, etc 36 1 6 Sbops Act, 19!2 A 14 S Miscellaneous Ii 2 412 4 6 4300 16 9 Balance 2?64 13 8 £ 6285 1& 5 LOAN. B3Je .£100 19 7 H. J. IND, Clerk to the Council. THEATRE ROYAL, Swansea. COME AND SEE Conn, The Shaughraun NEXT WEEK, NIGHTLY at 7.30. WAR PRICES OF ADMISSION Balcony, 3d. Stalls, 4d. Boxes, 6d.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES & DEATHS. BSRTHS. I HOWELL.—At Mirauor VilLao, Uplands, April 16,11, to Hr and Mrs. W. Merryn Howeii, a tfoii. DEATHS. 'liArtS.—Oa Thursday, April 1á:.h. Jobn Hayes, tne b?k)\«i hu*bttnd ? Mary H&yt??8. Cwm-ro", ?WM?etea. i'UB?r? Tut<t?y, ? p.m. ?s?i?6m<*Q oniyi. ?r Danygraig. R.I.P. ELLJ8.—Oa April 14L.b.. at Waunarlwydd. EtLu?b?Ui, wi<?? of ,ht late Samuel Eus, in he." 7.11 ye?r. 1uneral Monday, t? i lor £ <*hany Ohapel, Wauuariwydd. | BHEM.NER.-On Tuesday, April 13th, at 1, F iusbilry -ter MARY TIURAB, the beloved wile of 1>OJIU,U1 B:«mr.er. Funeral Mon- day, 11 o'clock (private). WRmHT.-On tl..e :Sth inst., a.: 40, Roeeer- t&i'eet? ???Ui, Ain?ia. wife <? t? i?t? Mr. | F,,in e-re-I on John Writ?t; &? ? yc<M? Funeral on Monday, at 4 o'-ciocik., ior Lifintwit. THANKS fOR SYMPATHY. MOUNTER.—Mis. W. L. Moun er wMhea to tiiank her- many friwuis for their kind expressions of ey mpatiiy tinr Jig lier r-ece-nt, bereavement.—30, ét. Aibati ^-rcswi.

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