The Cambria Daily Leader

TREBOETH. Mies Edna 0. Smith, of Tirdeun-ew, who is only eight years of age, has now won upwai-ds 01 45 prizes in recitation compe- i tions.

SKEWEVL At the Tabernacle Band of Hogs on | Friday evening Councillor Griff J. Harris delivered the opening address of the session, the president (the Kev. J. Evans Jones) in the chair. There was present a very largo gathering of children and adults.

PONTARDULAIS. Whilst attending to her domestic duties on Friday, Mrs. Mainwaring, wife of Mr. T. G. Mainwaring, hairdresser, fell awkwardly. Dr. G. J. Williams, M.B.. found her suffering from a fractured patella of the left leg. She was conveyed to Swansea Hospital and detained.

SKETTY. In reference to the fatal accident at the Lunvaat Colliery to a youth named Arthur King (described as an orphan), we are asked to state that his mother is still alive, hut that the deceased was adopted from birth by Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert-, of Carn- glas-road, Sketty.

GLASC A successful meeting at the Church Hall on Thursday, \\U u"Mr. A. F- David was presented wlty, a roll-top desk by the St. Paul's Church on the occasion of his marriage. Mr. David is on the staff at the oifioe of the Mond Nickel Works. He is leader of the Mond orchestra, and has been choirmaster at St. Paul's. Glais, for 15 years. T he chair taken tyv.t" Rey. J. J. Davies. The presentation was made br Miss Lewis, Graigypal. A most enjoyable musical programme was gone through.

BIRCH GROVE. At the Infants' Council School on Thurs- day evening Seaman Samuel Jervis had a hearty welcome home on leave. Mr. John Bees presided, and on behalf of the Incep- tion Committee presented him with a sum of money. The following contributed to the programme: Messrs. John Williams, Phillip Tk3-, David John Rosser, William Daniel Griffiths, Seaman Samuel Jervis, Misses Morfydd Davies. Enid Morgans, Edna Howells, Margaret Jaro Powell, and Mrs. Johnny Rees. Speeches were de- livered by the chairman, Messrs. E. H. Thomas (schoolmaster), Ben Morris, T. W. Davies, Wm. Adlam, Eilir Mai, and County Councillor T. J. Richards. The accompanists were Misses Annie Beatrice Williams and Linda Morgans.

PORT TALBOT. The session of the literary SocfeK ot Tabernacle Tvewydd Congregational Church. Port Talbot, opened with a "social." Tea was prepared by the ladies, the bibles being in charge of Miss Bevan. Mrs. Hopkins, Miss Recs, )Iiss Jarrett, Mrs. Sleeman, and Miss Eunice Williams. The tables cleared, a miscellaneous pro- gramme was enjoyed. FJhe pastor, Rev. T Ogwen Griffiths, conducted. The juvenile choir, under Mr. W. Lewis, the com- petitive pieces of the Cvmrodion Eistedd- fod, and songs were given by Miss M. A. Vaighan and Miss Alice Stephens. Master Mrrlais Jones gave a violin solo, and imitations were given by Clarice Rees, GfFen Rees a.nd Afegan Morgan.

VALE OF TOWY. I 11 A large concourse assembled to pay the Aaet tribute of respect to Mr. W. Evans, Troedyrhiwesgair, Llansadwrn. when his remains were interred on .Thursday after- noon at the burial ground attached to Libanus Chapel. Wainclyndaf. A short service was c-onducted at the house hy the Rev. _W" Thomas, JBlacnau i-'cstiniog, Itiorth Wales, deceased's old pastor, and the Rev. D. B nven, L'ermon. At the chapel and graveside the Rev. W. Thomas, the Rev. W. Roberts, Penybank. Amman- ford. and the Rev. J. James, Llandovery, officiated. were lielci at Llansadwrn Parish Church throughout Thursday. The clergy engaged were the Rev. J. Williams. Golden Grove, and the, Rev. E. Jenkins, Cilvcwm, who preached to crowded congregations. The church had been prettily decorated. Miss Gib- bons. Council Schools, presided at the organ.

GORSP.SNON, The funeral of Mr. David Thomas, 8, Spring-terrace. Gorseinon, took place at Kingsbridge Cemetery on Friday after- noon. Four winding engineers employed at the Garn Goch Collieries, Mr. Robert Devereaux, Mr. Wm. Jones, Mr. Thomas Rees, and Mr. Idris Williams, acted as bearers. The mourners were: Mrs. Thomas (wife), Mr. and Mrs. Rees Ed- wards (,on and daughter-in-law), Nellie. Davie and Irene (grandchildren), Sarah Davies, May Edwards. Ann Jones, Rachel Jones Isisters); John Davies, Thomas Jones ( brothers-in-law); Noah Davies, David Davies, Alcuin Jones, and D. J. Thomas (nephews); Mrs. M. J. Jones, Misses M. Davies, and S. Davies, Mrs. M A. Thomas. Mrs. Mary Davies, and Mrs. S. A. Davies (nieces). The officiating ministers were the Rev. D. H. Thomas, Ebenezer, and the Rev. W. J. Williams, Kidwelly. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Joseph Jenkins and Sons, the coaches being supplied by D. Bassett and Son, Gorsyeinon.

MlKtfBLES, I Hilarity prevailed at the Victoria Red Cross Hospital on Friday, when Mr. A If Thomas and his two gifted children gave one of die most successful entertainments of th- season. Mr. Thomas was dis- appointed at the last moment by some of the expected artistes not putting in an appearance, but with his extensive reper- toire was able to entertain the soldiers for two hours. He was in delightful and humorous mood, and fairly convulsed the soldiers. His daughter, little Iris Thomas, also rendered severa l solos in plaintive style, and Master Ivor Thomas, who ac- companied, gave several clever pianoforte solos. Al T. Evan Rowlands, who pre- sided. said they owed a deep dobt of gratl- tude to Mr. Thomas for coming to enter-j tain then, that evening. The notice given to him wa6 very short, and he came with ?rp-x'. inc<'n'???cp to himself. He asked the soldiers to show their appreciation by jiving three cheers to Mr. Thomas, which were given in an unmistakable fashion.

KILLAY. At the Upn?r Kill 3v Congregational Church on Thursday evening, the pastor. Rf'L D?vid Morgan, and Mrs. Morga n. w?r? m<v}? thr ronpi?nts of handsome presents by the members and friends of 4be church, to mark the occasion of their marriage. The presentation waS preced ed by a social tea. when a large number of friend* attended to welcome the, pastor and his wife. Mr. D. Lloyd, Killay, pre- sided at the after meeting, which was largely attended. Mr. J. Elliott, senior deacon, presented the pastor with a com- bined bookcase and desk, and Mrs. D. i Lloyd handed him a wallet of Treasury notes. Mrs. Morgan was presented by jMrs. G. Davies, The Eluis, with a silver tea. serf ice. Both recipients suitably re- sponded. Addresses were delivered bv +.I,, T Z ov. E. fi. Davies (Dunvanti. J. C. :J¡lyd (Three Crosses'), D. Thomas (Killay), Messrs. D. Llcyd, G. Davies, W. Thomas, L. D. Evans, L. Jenkins, T. E. Rees, E. Stock. J. Jentins, J. Roach. Solos were rendere d by iiiss E. Thomas (KiHay) and .Mr. J. rbom?s /DunvantV Miss Lloyd ^?Aed th? accompaniments.

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MILFORD HAVeN. A gloom has been cast over Milford Haven by the news that two l<xal naval men Lave been drowned in Ro&slare Har- bour, Ireland. The victims are Skipper Fred Limbrick and a seaman named Ritchie. Skipper Limbrick, a Milford man. w#s one. ol the youngest skippers in the port, lie has been for some time in the lL N .R. He leaves a widow and four young children. Particulars of the occur- rence have not yet been received.

MOTOR 'BUS CAPSIZES. Fatal Accident in North Wales. A large motor-omnibus with a number of school children among its load of pas- sengers met with. a remarkable accident on a steep hill at Bedfear* Carnarvon, on. Thursday night. It was on the way from Pwllheli to Nevin, and was stopped 011 the hill for some of the passengers to alight. Sud- denly the far began to run backwards down the hill. and was soon moving at great speed. The conductor tried to stop it by placing stone.s before the wheels, but the attempt failed. The driver, ThoipaS Jones, then made an effort, to slow up the car by steering a zig-zag course. This, too, failed. When he saw the great danger the driver seized one boy who sat near him and threw him from the car in order to save him. At that instant the omnibus capsized, fall- ing on the driver and killing him in- stantly. The car turned a complete somer- sault, and remained with its wheels up- wards, little children crying pitifully underneath. The confusion was greatly increased by the pitch darknoos of the night and the heavy rain that was falling. It took two hours before all tl,.e passengers could be extricated, and six were injured. Among the passengers were Mrs. Davies, wife of Mr. Ellis Davies, M.P.. who was slightly injured in the arm and ear; Alderman G. Hughes Roberts, and the Rev. G. Parry Hughes, Calvinistic minister.

HON. BERTRAND RUSSELL. New York, Sept. 17.—Despatches from Caiabridge, state that it is likely that the post of Alford Professor of Philosophy at Havard University, made vacant by the death of Professor Josiah Royce, will be offered to the Hon. Bertraii(I Russell. While it is not probable, owing to the f?ct that Professor Hoyce's funeral took place only yesterday, that the oiler has yet been made to Professor Russell, there is a well-defined rumour that the place will go to the Englishman if he cares to accept it. Professor Ixnvell, says the New York "Times," refused to discuss the subject yesterday, saying that the present moment hardly seemed suitable for such an an- nouncement.—" Daily Express."

DISTRAINT THAT FAILED. Remarkable scenes were witnessed at Douglas, Isle of Man, on Friday, when an attempt was made to sell certain articles of furniture belonging to ten Douglas boarding-house keepers under process of law for the balance of town rates unpaid for last year. It was claimed thaf full rates should not be demanded, as the earning capacity of Douglas board- I ing-house keepers had been so adversely ] affected by the war, Prior to the sale leaders of the passive resistance movement addresse d the people j and urged them not to bid, and a hostile demonstration occurred when a bid was m.ade. A storm of hooting and jeering j arose, and the police had to be called. | Attempts to sell other articles failed, and the woman who purchased the only lot sold was loudly hooted as she left the hall. .——————————

LOCAL HEAVY RAINFALL. What with early closing, dark st ree tS, and the reform in habit, which has been somewhat forced on them, most people in Swansea were at home by 11 p.m. on Friday evening. Those who chanced to he out, however, at that hour, got wet. Rain descended in great volume for a j while, producing miniature floods here and there. Inquiries made on Saturday morning of the polioe, and at the Strand, made it 1 clear that no substantial damage or flood- ing had been reported. Tho Strand houses were spared on Friday night, though one, night this week a few of them bad been drenched from above. These houses, when a heavy storm occurs, are usually attacked by surface water from above, and odorious drain oow from below. On Friday night, the latter, though it invaded courtyards, did not reach entrance passages, which remain dry. About 6.30 on Saturday morning another furious rain squall. lasting several min- utes, was experienced, much to the dis- comfort of those going early to work, and of coldiers going from billets to camp o,aux.t,ers.

Isabelle Marchioness of, Sligo was fined S4 at Guildford for not sufficiently screening six windows at her residence, Mount Browne. Surgeon-General Sir Arthur May on Friday opened in the recreation room at Chatham Naval Hospital a stage pre- sented by the Shanghai branch of the Navy League to mark their appreciation rf the services of lbo 'Rovol N;;o,y-y in the war.

THE BOXING RING. Tangle of the Baratam-Weightj Championship. Welshmen at the N.S.C. (By" PEN D RAGON.") 11 There are numerous aspirants for the bantam-weight championship, so that Mr. Bettinson can be excused for feeling a little bit perplexed. Matters have be- come more complicated because of the draw between Symonds and Ituddick at the Swansea Empire, aDd the defeat of Walter Rossi, Pontypridd. at the National Sporting Club, on points, by Alf Wye. The contest between Symonds and Rud- dick has already been dealt \jt.h at some length. It was a case of a skilful boxer up against the strong, resolute tighter. At one time it was as though the ex-flyweight champion would not stay the distance. lie- cause he did a large number of people were convinced that he ought to have been giveu the verdict on points. The Hebrew lad scored with his in-fighting, but his opponent was clever and elusive, and it stood as a monument to his skill that al- though Ruddick was always feeling for an opening to win by the knock-out route. I he never got home the needful punch. THE EMPIRE TOURNAMENT. I My congratulations to tUr. George Richardson upon the success, attained by him for the Sportsman's Ambulance Fund. It was a tine house, and a down- right good programme. The engagement of the boxers was left to Mr. Alf Harry, but it is probable that the big elimina- ting bout would not have come here if it had not been for the good offices of Mr. David Thomas. There Was nothing to take exception throughout the peifor-j mance, and the impression left was that boxing, when organised by the right people, need not offend the tastes of the most exacting. BILLY BEYNON, OF TAIBACH. What, a plucky little fellow Billy Bey- non of Taibach. is; and what an unfortu- nate-boxer! He leapt into the limelight by beating Digger Stanley at the National Sporting Club on June 2, 1913, and he might still have been a champion if Ledoux, the Frenchman had not re- opened a cut over the Welsuruans eye, thereby making the trouble liable to recur. Billy is as game as a pebble. He drew with Ruddick some time ago, and meeting the Hebrew lad again, had to retire owirg-- to the old trouble re-asserting itself. Now I he wants a match with Ruddick at Swan- sea for the rubber." Ruddick is willing, and so, all being well. we are assured of another fine exhibition. For there are few more fascinating men in the ring than the little man from Taibach. Ho has a style which is essentially his own. SWANSEA VALLEY SCHOOL. I have frequently made reference to the enthusiasm with which boxjng has been taken up in the Swansea Valley. One of the most- improved lads up this way ap- pears to be Young Sharkey. He has a tendency to put on weight, and will, I am a fraid, find it hard to do 9 stone before many more weeks elapse. He is in the capable hands of his brother, who will see to it that he does not mar his boxing capabilities by trying to take off too much weight. Chris langdon and Luther Thomas have not been seem in the ring lately, which is a pity, because both are in tip-top fettle. N.S.C. RE-OPENED. The National Sporting Club re-opened its doors this week. Tom Noble, of Ber- mondsey (who boxed at the Swansea Em- pire on Saturday) and Pte. Harry Curley, A.S.C., caxae on in a ten rounds contest. Noble, who took the place of George Gomester, of Paddington, was obviously not unprepared for the job thus thrust UPOll him, but set about it in a stylo sug- gesting that he meant to make the most of this chance engagem-ent. He was well on his tees from the start, and carrying the fight to his opponent and sooring I rapidly with both hands, quickly estab- lished himself favourite. Noble boxed on sounder and more workmanlike lines than usual, and showing considerable versa- tility in attack and an ability to hit from almost any position with either hand, held a decided lead at the half distance. He increased his advantage markedly :n the subsequent rounds, and in the seventh Curley had a very bad time indeed, for Noble shook him with three hard rights to the head, and then a couple under the heart caused the soldier to hang on des- perately. CurSev caine up surprisingly well after a minute's rael bnt all iia efforts to turn the tide in his favour came to nothing, and ia the last round he had anotjier very rough time from a series of hard rights to the he,;d and body. Noble's victory was unquestioned. OUTFACED AND OUTPOINTED. The chief event of the evening- was the ten rounds contest between the unde- feated welter-weights, Air-Mechanic Alf Craig, the AIJgat ex-taxi driver, and Jerry O'Shea, one of tho Welsh school, from Newport. O'Shea, the taller and longer in the reach, and very quick and shifty on his feet, was generally the first to lead, but Craig, showing fine jadyment- of distance, made him mias again and again in the early rounds by a slight backward move of tke head. Oaig's at- tempts to counter were, however, often fr est rated by the other's quickness. Al- most from the start O'Shea stood out as the faster man bith with hands and feet, and his Ion, left was constantly breaking through Craig's guard for the face. The Londoner, in the first couple of rounds, held his own well, but was forced to give ground in the third, in which he vas once driven to the ropes, and made to take several blows from both hands before fie could escape. From this round O'Shea judged his distance more accurately, and, attacking can- stantly aitcl doing the major part of the scoring," his victory, for a knock-out, looked assured some distance from home, Craig, who had been called out in conse- quence of the Z^pp raid, and had little rest or sleep in consequence, boxed determinedly and steadily, but, never being given the chance to set himself, and on treadled and outpaced, he was out- pointed to the end, though not by a great margin. SURPRISE FOR ROSSI. Another Welsh boxer, Dvr. Walter Rossi (R.F.A.), of Pontypridd, was a principal in the third and last ten rounds contest, his opponent being the ex- amatcur bantam-weight champion Alf Wye, also wearing khaki as a Lance- Corpl. in the Army Service Corps. This was c,-appwd to be a good thing JThis the provincial, but the supposed cer- tainty went wrong, as Wye, who has un- doubtedly gained in determination since his attachment, to the Army, boxed finely, and gained the decision. SWANSEA TRAINER IN AMERICA. Some striking tributes are being paid to Dai Dollings. the Kwajisea trainer, who is just now in America with Matt Wells. An United States newspapers, whicb has just reached me. contains the following:- Numerous were the inquires at-the box office after the Neil-Wolls bout concerning the identity of the short, quiet, easygoing handler who cared for Matt during his thirty minutes of toiling a.t the Lehigh A.C., Tuesday evening. That gentleman was no olh:'i» than Dai Dollings, of Swan- sea, Wales, one of the greatest handlers of fighters and conditioners of athletes who ever came to this country. In his native country he is recognised as one of the greatest trainers of champions that the British Isles ever produced. Kid Lewis, when he won the featherweight champion- ship of Englaad, was trained d,w-n from a hoary lightweight to a featherweight: Matt Wells won the lightweight title of England under the watfhM eye of Doll- ings. Di?er Stanley, Joe Thomas, Youn? Jogeph. Tommy Thomas and a host of other good boys are also products of Doll- int!'s' systematic method of handling. NO LIKING FOR "SHIRKERS." Dollings himself is one of the most pecu- liar trainers that .ever handled athletes Fie has passed up men who were worth thousands of dollars simply because they were shirkers. When he assumes the re- spr/nsibility of conditioning a man, Doll- j ings demands that that i-nad abide by his instructions and the rigorous line of work he plans. The minute he find-, theni laying down he quits without any oere- many. In addition to handling boxers he also trained Peter Gutz, Louis Brooks. J. Lem and Henri Irsinger, all European champion wrestlers. His system of taking off weight from one part of the body and developing a weak spot is a secret known only to himself. Hf has made a study of the anatomy of man for more than thiry ywirs, and is an c-xc-plient authority in this particular line. Dollings is past the two score and ten nurk. but is still as active ac a man of twenty-five." DOLLINGS WINS WALKING MATCH. Another American writer &iys: Civ- ing as fine an exhibition of heel-and-toe walking as might be seen at Travets Island < in A championship match, Dai Dollings, j L Matt Wells" veteran trainer, won the. seven-jnile walk from White Plains to this village on Saturday afternoon easily. In 'j fact, he was so far ahead at the finish that it looked as if he waa walking alone. His time for the distance, which was officially raped at six and a half miles, was just 61 minutes flat, exceptionally good time, ex- perienced wallfers declare. The enthu- siasm shown at the finish in front of Curry's lunchwagon, Newport," was the feature of the race. The arrival of Dai | Dollings leading by better than three and a half minutes, was preceded by the ar- rival of an avalanche of automobiles in which the spectators had followed the course of the race all the way from the start and wanted to be in at the finish."

|LLANELLY SPORTING I 11 GOSSIP. I 1 .<g> 1..I.. Lack of Local interest in Football. Swansea Town have. ever been regarded as a big draw at Llanelly, and probably their magnetic influence would be as great as ever now were it not for the war. Last Saturday they were unable,to attract more than 300 spectators to the Halfway Ground notwithstanding the favourable weather. The meagre attendance was disheartening to all concerned, as the fixture must have been a financial loss to both clubs, while the players missed the eleers which in happier days urged thoin on until a climax was reached. NOT VERY ENCOURAGING. Opinion seems to be divided in the town as to whether football should: be played antil peace is restored, apart of course from charity games. In fairness to the directors of the Llanelly Club, it should be stated that they, by citdeavou-ring to arrange a few fixtures, have only done so in obedience to the expressed wish of a number of tho Club's supporters who are all work of national importance. At the same time, the attendance at last Satur- day's match did not warrant the venture. If lack of interest displayed can be taken as a fair criterion of .the wishes of the public, then the sooner the directors abandon the idea of continuing the matches the better it will be for them financially. It is useless mincing matters: the attendannce. the lack of enthusiasm, and the almost total indifference, were enough to dainp the aaxlour of any man. LACK OF INTEREST. People have become so accustomed to the diamond cut diarnond" style of play between the Scarlets and the Swans that they cannot conoe-ive the existence of I the sa-ne rivalry in those days when the dominant note seems to.be Unity." They regard the friendly garnes'ius tame and uninspiring. This perhaps more than anything else explains why so much in- difference is being shown locally. Take Satyr-lay's match as an example. After it had been in progress for & long white something else attracted attention. Con- versation turned to topics which could not be associated with football by the widest stretch of imagination. c THE END WELCOMED. Take n as a whole the game -was fairly interesting. There were a few outstand- ing incidents which gave us a glimpse of what we had been accustomed to in daye gone by. but apart from these there was nothing to shout about, and when the end came with honours easy—both sides hav- ing scored two goals apiece—few, if any. felt sorry. TWO GOALS APIECE. At the interval the Swans were leading bv two goals to nil. They deserved their advantage. In the second holf, however, Cherry, the ex-Scottish I/eague player, scored two goals, thus equalising those scored by Brown and Messer for the v isitors. Of t-he new talent on the Llan- elly side. Cherry was tho cynosure of all eves. He gave a repiarkably good account (if himself, and his goals were. the outcome I of splendid judgment. T. M". Jones, too, l came into prominence, while Bailiff, a brother of the international goalie, who played at right half. also did some useful work. On the visiting side Hewitt and Hricknell, particularly the latter, played I well as backs, while Ball, Messer and Brown also did well. RIFLE SHOOTING. Tho winner of last week's competition at the Llanelly Miniature Rifle. Range was Mr. J. 13. Seraple, "*ith a good 99. There were three oth?r cards with a similar s:ore. but on the half-in count, Mr. Semple ca'd made 97, and he is to be con- gratuLtec aa a new member of the club on winning two consecutive weekly nrizes. <4

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I V.T.C. ORDERS. Next Saturday's inspection by Gioil. Lucai. 13rd GLAMORGAN VOLUNTEER REGT. Battalion parade to Langland, Sunday, October 8th.—The Battalion will fail in as per previous orders, if wet parade will be cancelled by telephone on Sunday morning. Inspection, Cricket Field, 3.30 p.m., Saturday, October 14th, by Colonel Lucas. All ranks must attend. Guard and Buffet Duty: D. Company commence their monthly tour of duty on Monday, 9th inst. C. Company conclude their I tour of duty on Sunday, 8th inst., and | have carried out their duties to the satis- faction of all parties concerned.—A. A. I Perkins, Major, O.C. 3rd Battalion Glamorgan Volunteer Regiment. I RUGBY COMPANY. Week ending October 14th, 1916.— Parades: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Cricket Field, 7.30 p.m. Platoon for duty, No. 3. Class Firing: Wednesday, No. 2; Thursday, No. 4; Friday, No. I.-H. T. Bandell, Company Commander. B" (MUMBLES) COMPANY. Headquarters: From and including Monday, Oct 9th, headquarters will be moved from the Parish Hall to Old National Schools. Duty: Platoon No. 6. No. 5 Platoon: Monday, platoon drill, headquarters, 7.30. No. 6 Platoon: Tues- day, platoon drill, headquarters, 7.30; Friday, class firing at range, 7-30. No. 7 Platoon: Mon^iay, class firing at range, 7.30; Thursday, platoon drill at headquar- ters, 7.30. Signalling Class: Wednesday, headquarters, 7.30. Saturday, Oct. 14: Battalion inspection by Lieut.-Col. Lucas. B Company fall in at Cricket Field, Swansea, 3.30.-E. W. Jones, O.C. I "C" (SALISBURY) COMPANY. October for week,'Acting Platoon-Com- mander W. T. Hollow&y; orderly, Corp. B. Cunniffe; next in order9, Sergt. s Jones. Sunday, 10.30 a.m.: See Battalion I Orders, Cricket. Field to Langland. Mon- day, 7.30: Company parade, headquarters. Tuesday, 7.3?): No. 10 Platoon drill, head- quarters. Wednesday, 7.30: No. 12 Platoon drill, headquarters; No. 11 Platoon, Dany- graig School. Thursday, 8.0: Stretcher- bearing Company, headquarters. Friday, 7.30: No. 9 Platoon, headquarters. Satur-J day, 14th, 3.20: Battilion inspection, Cricket Field. Every man in the company is expected to fire 10 rounds weekly on tho range.—Benjamin Bottoinley, Company Commander. I SKETTY (D) COMPANY. Officer for duty: Platoon Commander H. A. Elba. N.C.O. for duty: Sergt. H. M. Kembery. Battalion Parade, Sunday, 10th; fall-in, Range, Sketty, 10.15 am., to meet rest of battalion at Blackpill, then on to Langland; tea will be provided at Osborne Hotel at 2d. per pint; bring cups and haversack ration; the battalion will leave Langland at 4. Tuesday and Thurs- day: fall-in, Range at 8 for drill or tec-1 ture. Thursday: Officers and N C 0 meeting, Band Room, immediately after drill. Shooting; Any member of the Company who haa not classed fire during the past three weeks, is expected to do so before October 16; the ranga is open from 7.30 to 10, except drill nights, and from 3 to 5 on Saturdays. Medal compe- tition starts on the 11th inet. Saturday Battalion inspection at Cricket Field; fall-in at range, 3 p.m. High-street b4-??;: D Co. to take over duties 9th inst. Col- lecting cards to be returned to eeetion leaders not later than the Kith inst.— r Charles E. Poole, Company Commander. "F" COMPANY. J Monday: Company drill, headquarters, 7.3ft. For duty, Sergts. J. R. Williams an-d 1. G. Harris. Wednesday: Recruit drill, drill hall, 7.30. For duty, Sergts. D. E. Lewis and J. M. Mundy. Recruits can attend Monday and Wednesday evenings. Thursday: Shooting .practice, Herbert- street range, 7.30. For duty, Sergt. J. M. Mxmdy and Corpl. J. Isaac Williams. Fri- day: N.C.O. instructional class, 7.30. I Saturday Battalion parade and inspec- tion, fhvansea Cricket Field. If wet, in- spection will take place at drill hall, Swan- sea. Travel by the .2.48 train, Pontardawe, Midland Railway. Band to attend. Apply for warrants at drill hall or at the railway station on Saturday.—F. R. Phillips, Pla- toon Commander. PONTARDULAIS PLATOON. I Sunday, October 8: Fall-in, Dulais Works, 1.45 p.m.; church parade and at- tendance at memorial service to the late Sergt. F. Cleave at St. Michael's Church. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Octo- ber 9, 11 and 13: Drill and parade each evening, 7.30. Saturday, October 14: Fall- in, railway station, 1.45 p.m. in order to proceed to Swansea Bay per 1.50 train and attend battalion parade and rusec- tion, as notiiied by Battalion Commander Major Perkins, T.D.; railway fares will be paid. All men exempted by tribunals on condition of joining the platoon should attend the above parades in order to illl-I fil the conditions of exeitiption.-tt H. Sampson, O.C. Pontardulais Plai»oii. GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN AND DIS-I TRICT V.T.C. Platoon Commander, W. H. Kingdon. l Monday, October 9th. 7, platoon drill; Wednesday, October 11th, 7, platoon drill and semaphore; Thursday, October 12th, 6.30, route march; Saturday, October H, 11 a.m., fall in school yard and march to G.W.R. Station for 11.15 a.m. train to Swansea Cricket Field for inspection at 3 p.m. by Col. Lucas. E COMPANY. A Hafod and District Platoons.—Omcer for duty. Platoon Commander W. G. Wil- liams; N.C.O.'s, Sergt. J. Lavis, Lance- Sergt. G. Harris, Corpl. H. Dawson. Monday and Wedn<\«dnv. 7.30, reeruit and platoon drill; inspection at Cricket Field, fall in l the field 3.30 sharp. Landore Platoon.—Officer iVr duty, Platoon Commander E. Tolies; :C.0."8 for duty, Corpl. J. H. Harris mid Li->nce>- Corpl. T. Fallows; Tuesday and Thursday, 7. recruit and platoon drill, l'lasmarl Schools; 8 to 9, shooting practice; Wednes- day, 7.30 to 9, shooting practice: Saturday, battalion inspection, fall in Cricket F ei-d 3.30 sharp. Morriston Platoons.—Officer for duty, Platoon Commander W. Griffiths; Tues- day, 7.30, xecruit drill; Thursday. 7.Sa. plat¡>ÚD drill; Monday. Wednesday, and Friday. 7.36. shooting practice; Saturday, battalion inspection, fall in Cricket Field 3JS0 pjn.—:George Madel, Company Com- mander.

jCWMLLYNFELL SHOW. I Sucsessfisf Exhibiti-srs of Birds j and Hortseiiiiwe. I The second annual show of poultry, lcage birds, and horticulture, under the auspices of the Cwmllynfell and Cwm- twreh Feather tmd Horticultural Society, lield-attho Pul,)Iic Hall. Cwmllynioil, an Thursday, and was a great success* both as regards exhibits, which were of a I, very high order, and came from all parts, and attendance. The president was Dr., J. Owen, Cwmllynfell, and chairman ot ) committee, Mr. Alorgan Jones, Derwen- dog. Tho secretarial duties were ably, ¡ periormocl by Mr. John Griffiths, CA-ini Poultry Farm, Cwmllynfell, assisted by. Mr. Griff Parry, both of whom worked; assiduously to make the show a success., Mr. W. G. Rees, Rliyd-ddu-fach, aets aa hon. treasurer. The proceeds of the.show will be devoted to the fund for wounded, soldiers. The judges were: Poultry and; cage birds, Mr. Wm. Foote, Springfield Poultry Farm, Doncaster; hortieultwe, Mr. J. P. Williams, Caerbont, Aberorav-e, The awards wero as follow:— Game, any colour, -cock- or hen: 1, Fdwards and Morgan, Ystradgynlais; 2, T Griffiths. Castle Inn, flangetmech; 3, Major Stephen' A. Smith. Edenthorpe Hall, Doncaster. Indian game, 004k or hen' 1 and spociaj-i N. H. Heed, Electric Poultry Yard, lmun-4 ceston; 2. Aid. T. J. Davies. Abercrave: 3,,¡ D.. Morris, Ammanford. Wyandotte, any colour, cock: 1, Rees anct Parton, Landore; 2, W. J. Hopkins, Yetrad gynlais; 3. Vim. Lewis, Treboeth. Wyandotte. any colour, hen 1 and special Aid. T. J. Davies. Abercrave; 2, H- Spen&c ley, Leeds; 3, W. W. Thomas, Brynhyfxyd. ■ Ori/ington, any colour, cock: 1 and spe-t c,ixl. Aid. T. J. Davies; 2, W. Eogers* Somerset; 3, G. D. Morris," Warrington. Orpington, any colour, hen: 1 and 2, Aw T. J. Davies; 3, G. Davies. Warrington. Rhode Island Ved, cock: 1 and 3. Major &i I A. Smith. Doncaster; 2, Mi4s Pelly. Ep&isgk & Rhod? Island red. hen: 1, 2, and sipeci-i? Major S. A. Smith: 3. Geo. J?t-?ts, Godrer'? graig. S Sussex, any colour, cock or hen: 1, 2. an"- special, J. Griffiths. Cwmliynfell; 3. Wm. T4 II Williams, Abercrave. Oroad Langshan, cock or hen: 1 and 2. R. Nwal1, Cheshire; 3, Jno. Jones, Pontypridd* Rocks, any colour, cock or hen: 1, Mrs, G. Hughes, Pontardulats; 2. W. J. Llewellyn. llrynUllunau; 3, J'. H. Itees, Llanelly. Leghorn, any colour, cock: W. JV Thomas, Port Talbot; 2. Aid. T. J Davieej 3. W. G. Kees, Cwmllynfell; 4. Wm- Thomas. Cwmllynfell. Leghorn, any colour, hen: 1. Aid. T. J. Davies; 2, Whittaker and Tootill. Pool, neaa Leeds; J. Cpl. T. Griffiths, Llanelly. Ancona., cock or hen: 1. E. Newall, Wins- ford. Cheshire; 2. J. Jones. Carmarthen; 3* W. D. Jones, Pencader Any other variety, cock or hen: 1, Whit. take* and Tootill; 2.. Aid. T. J. Davies; 3, H. J finikin, Neath: 4. D. J. Thomas, Cwm. llynfell. Am- variety, heavy breed, bred 1916. cockerel or pullet: 1 end 4. Aid. T. J. Davies; 2, G. D. Morris, Warrington; 3. F. M. Rogers, Wellington,* Any variety, light breed, bred 1916. cockerel.or pullet: 1, Ald. T. J. Davits; 2, Thos. Bowen. Llandovery; 3. L. Hodgson. Doncaster; 4. H. Hunkin, Neath Selling class (not to exceed 15s.): 1., Major Smith; 2. F. W. Rogers; 3. D. E. Owen. Ponly pridd. Likeliest layer, hen or vullet: 1, G. Parry. Cwmliynfell; 2, Wm. Bowen, CwmllynfelJ; 3, Rd. Bevan, Cwmllynfell. Drcks, any variety, duck or drako: 1 and 3, Harris Broa; 2. Price and Son, Ystrad- gynlaio. Bantam, any variety, hard feather, ■oock or 'hen: 1. Miss Pimbley, Cardiff; 2. Mr^» M. Williams, Llantwit Major; 3, A. B, Thomas, Ystradgynlais Bantam, any variety, soft featbec, oocg, or hen: 1. L. Ilod?-?on, Doncaster: 2. W. H Marshall, Barry Dock: 3, Ben Claj-kt? C?axn forth (LancsJ; 4. T. Stanley Lewis. Cwm? twrch. Norwich, oock or hen: 1 and special, Ou H. Owen. Pontyg-waith; 2. T. J. Walked I Lowr Cwmtwrch; 3. W. R. Davies, Lower, <Cwmtwrch. Any variety British bird, cock or hen: L, Morgan Williams, Cwmllynfell; 2, Tudolii Davies. Cwmllynfell; 3. James Price, Owm* llynfell OwmiUynfell: 5. JainL-9 priM-.owm. HO RT1 CULTURAL SBOTIOH. Dessert or kitchen apples: Dd- JkMea? Yetn"dgyDlais; 2. D. Lsaao GriStha? ChutM llynfell. Pears-: 1 and 2, D. Jones, Ystradeynlaia. White cabbage: 1. Geo. Wilson, UgmlWi fell; ij, Griff Parry, OwmllynielL Red cabbage: 1, J. Davies, CwHiUxnltils! 2, G. Parry, Owmllynfell. Three beetroot, long or ro1fu.B. Qri £ <4 Bths. Ystradgynlads. Thre? parsnips: 1, Mom-au J. <?M? llynfell; 2, G. Parry, Cwmllynfell. ?x runner beans: 1. G. iaxrv,;?2. Bros., Ystradgynlais Three carrots* lone or shorti-J, Qjeuni 2, W. G. Rees, owmilyniell Bunch of paxsley-: 1, W'ni. Bowen, O.-? ,Is-feil. 2, Morgan James. I Three leeks: 1. D. isaao G. i. a« Parry. Four potatoes, round, any ooloors 1. 4N Parry: 2, J. Griffiths, Owmllynfefl. l our potatoes, kidney, any colours 1_ Parry; 2, D. J. Thomas. 1 Swedes: 1, Edwards Bros, ^steadgynlaisa 2. Dan Davies, Brynamman. Window plant: 1, Mrs. Tomliraj. Owmnyi* feU; 2. Dan Davies. CwmllynfelL The gold-centre medal given by ICc. Isaac/ Stephen, Owmllynfell, for th) best bird lit the shew was awarded to Aid T J DarieaJ Abercrave (Orpington). '-8-

SWIMMING. Mr. "Bert" Chapman, whos-o Tnarriago to a Hereford lady took place att.Breooa this week, has been actively identified with the Swansea Swimming Club for au couple of decades. A member of the Welsh Amateur Svrim ming Association, he was for many year a a back in the Swansea tvater Polo Team" His sister, Miss Daisy Chapman, is an exi lady champion and a crack water polo.iirt. Among the Aberavon swimmers whj helped to make the recent Swansea bene- fit gala a success was Charlie Luoos. thcr Welsh middle-weight boxing champion.

WRIGHT 'PLANE PATENTS. Mr. Orville Wright has decided,to pre4 sent the Wright aeroplane patents to the British nation. says the" Aeroplane." Mr. Orville Wright and his brother, the laip Mr. Wilbur Wright, were the builders of the first aeroplane that flew, and theic patents cover practically every possible means of controlling an aeroplane. Th-i original British patents lapse on March 23 next.' Alter that date every manufacturer in the Empire will be free to make aeroplane without payment of any royalty. In the early days of the war the British Government paid £ 15,0(10 to cover ill royalty claims in respect of naval and military machines.

At a f-al-1 of pedigree Holsf-ein Friesiaa cattle at Driffield, a bun and heifer im. ported from Holland in 1911. realised 5GB and 500 guineas respectively. Kurd Yeroes, a Belgian, was bayoneted daring the dishtrbanco at Seaton Carew on Sunday ni^rht. and died on Friday. It is stated that he and other Belgians work- ing 'in the neighbourhood, charged the military who had been called out to assist the police, and Verees reoeived a bayonei thrust in the bodj.