The Cambria Daily Leader

CASTLE CINEMA (Adjoining Leader Office.) Mon., Tues. and Wed., 2.30 to 10.30. D. W. GRIFFITH (of The Birth of a Nation Fame), presents The Lily and the Rose," featuring Miss LILIAN GISH. A Beautiful Work of Art in Five Parts.

MACKENSEN IN RETREAT. n Towns Fired Before Evacuation GREAT FRENCH AIR RAIDS. British Advance on 1,000 Yards Front. TO-DAY S BRITISH OFFICIAL. Last night the eastern portion of the Regina trench, being a con- tinuation of the length of trench captured by us in our successful assault of October 2nd, was stormed and captured on a front of 1,000 yards in spite of a heavy enemy barrage. The new trench has been joined up with our own line and the position secured. Prisoners of two regiments were taken. There is nothing to report on the rest of the front. TO-DAY'S FRENCH OFFICIAL. To the north of the Somme the ar- tillery duel was rather lively, in the region Lesboeufs, and Sailly- Saillisel. To the south of the Somme the enemy carried out, towards 2.30 a.m., an attack against our posi- tions in the neighbourhod of Bomiecourt, a violent attack, in which he made use of liquid fire projectiles. Broken immediately by our fire: the enemy attack was obliged to fall back with serious loss. We had integrally maintained our ground. There is nothing t-o report on the rest of the front. AVIATION. I During the daytime yesterday, three German machines were brought I dow nby our air pilots in the I region of the Somme. Two of these were brought down by Lieut. Guy Nemer, one to the I south of Mesles, and the other near Marcourt, which brings up to 21 the number of enemy machines destroyed by this pilot up to the present. j Four other German aeroplanes at- tacked by ours, crashed to the ground, the first in Fontaine, to the north of Aiberave, the second in Lorraine, to the south of the forest of Gremecey, where it fell I in flames. During the night of the 9th and 10th November, our bombarding air squadrons threw 2,205 kilo- j grammes of projectiles on the rail- I, way station bivouacs and parks on I the Somme front. OVER THE RHINE. One of our aeroplanes flew over the Rhine between Newbreissally and Strasburg, and dropped six bombs on the railway station of Offen- burg, which sustained important damage. [ TO-DAY'S RUMANIAN OFFICIAL. In the Prahava Valley, after a vio- lent artillery bombardment, the enemv attacked several times and were repulsed in a sanguinary manner. Our troops maintain their positions. On the left bank of the Act fighting violently continues. We have progressed towards the north, and have captured Mount Frurtzile. SOUTHERN FRONT. The enemy artillery has been very active on the Danube. We have repulsd slight attmpts at landing at the mouth of the Aot. In the Dobrudja the situation is un- changed.—Wireless Press. TO-DAY'S RUSSIAN OFFICIAL. 1 In the region west of the Skrodov Farm our troops, by means of stubbor ncounter-attacks, have re- captured sections of the trenches lost yesterday. East of the Naratuvka River, after repeated assaults, the enemy suc-,i ceeded in pushing back portions, of one regiment, but at 7 o'clock in the evening the enemy was driven out cf the trenches he had occupied, and our position was re- establishes. Danube Front.— On t.beright bank we have occupied the villages of Topol and Gisvar. In the Dobrudja we have made further advance to the southward. l? MACKENSEN IN RETREAT. A Rome telegram dated Novem- ber 11th, says a Bucharest message reports that the retreat of Macken- sent continues, and that great fires are seer; in the neighbourhood of Cernavoda and Gonstanza. The enemy has possibly set fire to the towns before evacuating them.

GREECE WARNED. I [DID NOT TO HAW OVER THEIR DIMS. A CERMAN THREAT I Athens, Friday, 12.20 p.m.-The Ger-I man Minister here, Count Marbach, has informed the Government that the hand- I ing over of Greek guns and rifles to the I Allies would be considered by Germany as a breach of neutrality. He added that owing to the fa'ct that he is not in contact with his Government he took this step on his own initiative, being certain that he expressed his Govern- ment's opinion. This move has probably been arranged between Count Mirbach and the Greek Government.—J. M. N. Jeffries, in the Daily Mail."

WAR PENSIONS. The total amount of money paid to local committees on account of supple- mentary seperation allowances of pensions and other allowances and grants by War Pensions Satutory Committee since July let up to date is £ 510,285.

CHEAPER POTATOES. I Week-end shoppers will find one gleam of light in the markets. Potatoes will be cheaper. The wholesale price in Covenf Garden slumped £1 a ton on Friday, which had an appreciable effect on retail prices on Saturday. I

M.P.'s VOTES. In the division during the Committee stage of the Constabulary and Police (Ireland) Bill, Mr. Walter Francis Roach and Mr. J. H. Thomas voted with the minority against the Government, and Sir Clifford Cory and Mr. Herbert Lewis voted with the majority and for the Government.

HARVESTERS IN KHAKI. I The Army Council have received a letter from the President of the Board of Agri- culture expressing his obligation for the assistance rendered by the troops in get- ting in the recent harvests The help of the foldiers released for agricultural work was greatly appreciated in all districts. Fome 27,000 soldiers were allotted to various agricultural centres for havesting operations.

RUSSIA FLEET BUSY COHSTAIiZA AND MANGALIA BOMBARDED RESERVOIRS BLOWN UP Petrograd, Saturday.—The Russian1 B;aek Sea Fleet haô bombarded Constanza and Mangalia, causing heavy damage. Petrograd, Saturday.—Aceoi amg to tele- grams from Sevastopol and Odessa, there were two separate bombardments of Con- stanza, and explosions of reservoirs -of petrol and nuptha resulted. Severe damage was done to the port and fortified points on the adjacent coast. The losses of the Buigaro-German gar- risen must inevitably have been heax-)-. The fires, fanned by the wind, spread from the port to neighbouring quarters of the town, and la stent two days. The mastering of the fires must have been a formidable task, because all the fire extinguishing apparatus .of the town was removed at the time of the Russo- I Rumanian evacuation. The Russian war- j ships silenced the enemy' shore batteries at Con stanza. Enemy aeroplanes attempted to attack the Russian fleet, but were driven off At tue mouth of the Danube a Russian warship brought down an attacking Ger- man aeroplane. The pilot and an officer were taken prisoners.

HER WELSH LANDLADY. At Aberystwyth County Court on Fri- day the Countess of Bradford was ordered to pay lis. 9d. balance of her lodging account at Borth. Cardiganshire. She stated in a letter that this was an exces- sive charge, and expressed regret, 86 a Welsh woman, that her first experience of a Welsh landlady was so unfavourable.

AN OLD INHABITANT. The death took place on Friday night of Mr. William John, retired merchant, of Pontardulais. He was one of the most widely known business men in the dis- trict. He established himself in Pont a r- dulais 40 years ago, and prior to that was well-known in the Swansea and dis- trict fruit trade. He was a member of Hope Congregational Church; and he leaves a widow, who. unfortunately, lies in (\ precarious condition. The late Mr Johv Vas over 80 years of age.

NO FALSE PEACE. I ——— O WELSH CITIZENS' DEMONSTRATION AGAINST TREACHERY. A TRIBUTE FROM MR. LLOYD I CEùHGE What was described as a great patriotic citizens' demonstration was held at Car- diff on Friday night to protest against false peace agitation The meeting was intended to anticipate a conference of the National Council of Civil Liberties, at which, it was stated. propaganda in regard to peace negotiations are to be advocated. General Sir Ivor Herbert, M.P., was in the chair. Several letters of apology for absence were read. Lord Rliondda wrote: "The resolution to be proposed at the meeting has my hearty concurrence. 1 wish we could infuse a dash of Cromwell into the Cabinet. The Government are to my mind showing far to much leniency towards both the peace tattlers and the conscien- tious objectors. (Hear. hear). ) should like to have them in hand myself for a few hours. (.Laughter). We may, how- ever, regard with contempt the insignifi- cant numbers of those wuo want to dis- cuss peace conditions at this time. and with even greater contempt the half- baked intelligence that suggests tue ciir;, cussion. 1 have strong objections myself, as all decent people must hun. w> takuii/ life, but I have a darned sight stronger ob- jection to the other fellow taking mine. v\e were forced reluctantly into this struggle, but, being in, we mean to win. (Cheers). We are fighting lor peace and for such conditions as will ensure, as far as it is hum, as it is humanly possible to do so, peace for our time. But we know that it is idle to talk of peace until we have given the Huns a thorough thrashing. J Uey cau have peace as boon as they are prepared to accept our terms. (Cheers). What the peace prattlers want is a patched-up peace, which would mean armed neutrality with huge standing armies in every country in Europe, and render vain all the sacrifices we have made. To that sort of peace no sane man will consent." TRIBUTE TO WALES. I The Chairman announced that he had received the following letter from Mr. Lloyd George: You have my best wishes for the suceess of your meeting. We all realise the many calls the country liaas made on the men of South Wales, and how well they bave responded on the battlefield, in the coalfield, and in their many industries. Wales is deservedly proud of her son6. They have carried her tlag high. They have enhanced the reputation of our race, and I am sure that the people of Walezi will respond to every call that may be made on them. But let us not forget that no great work is done without great labour; no; great cause carried to triumph without great sacrifice. The immediate future may call for increased efforts and greater sacrifices, and we must, all of us, be pre- pared to bear them. No faint-hearted nation and no feeble-hearted person ever achieved any great purpose. The spirit of a people it; measured by the fortitude with which they face difficulties, and the people oi Wales have never yet been tried and found wanting." Mr. J. H. Cory, M.P., moved a reeolu- tiou protesting against premature peace. Mr. Ben Davies, the miners' leader, who seconded, said the hands of the ship- owners who made a boat pay for itself in one voyage could not be clean. Mr. Victor Fisher said' his message to the dastards and traitors who cried for peace was that they should go down on their knees and thank God that they I were still alive.

LLANELLY COUNTY SCHOOL. County Council Members and the New Appointment. I Some time ago Llanelly agitated for direct representation on the County Education Committee 60 as to I.tve a voioe in relation to secondary education. The reasonableness of the claim v-as not at the time recognised in certain quarters, but after pressure was brought to bear on the county authority by the Board of Education, Llanelly's object was in a measure attained. Had the views of Llanelly been con- BrÜtOO, the Local Education Committee ) would have b?n allowed to choose their j own representatives, but according to the i scheme adopted the Llanelly representa- tiVOB on the County Council, many of whom are unfortunately rather apathetic, were appointed. The concession gained, however, would have been more beneficial but for the indifference of Llanelly's members, who, presumably because their locus .standi is confined to matters apper- taining to secondary education, do not consider it worth their while attending the meetings. Its advantage has. however, become more obvious by the Llanelly County School being deprived of its headmaster through his lamented death. Had the County Education Committee been allowed, without let or hindrance from the Llanelly authority, to amend their scheme, Llanelly would only have had a solitary member to participate in the ap- pointment of a successor to the late Mr. Wm. Lewis, M.A. Thanks to ldanclly's intervention, all the local representatives on the County Couneill will he qualified to vote, an d this is a concrete instance of the fairness and justice of the demand made by the Llanelly Education Committee which the Beard of Education appreciated long be- fore the county authority could be in- duced to grant the concession.

BAN ON EVENING DRESS. Paris, Friday.-Tha Under-Secretary of State for Public Instruction and Fine Arts, in agreement with the directors of the four subsidised theatres in Paris, hag decided that the public will not be ad- mitted to these theatres, whatever the nature of the performance, until the end of the war except in ordinary day dres6. Anyone arriving dressed otherwise will be rigorously refused admission.-Reuter,

DISCOUNT FOR CASH. Lord Haldane made a revelation about his financial arrangements with his tailor in the course of an appeal in the House of Lprds on Friday. Mr. Ernest Pollock, K.C., M.P., was discussing moneylenders' rates of interest, when Lord Haldane interposed with the remark that it was usual for tailors to allow 15 per cent, discount for cash. Mr. Pollock demurred, and said that he did not think it was usual to allow so much as 15 per cent., but Lord Haldane just,i- fied his assertion with the statement I always pay cash, and I know I have never had lees than 15 per cent, discount/

FOR WIDOWS AND I DEPENDENTS. Subscriptions to Date. I In another column we publish the appeal of the 6th Welsh Comforts Fund Commit- tee on behalf of a fund for providing Christmas gifts for the widows and depen- dents of Swansea soldiers who have fallen in action. Subscriptions received are:- Messrs. R. E. Jones (per Mr. C. T. Ruthen) ,£50 0 0 ] Major T. Herschell Jones 5 0 0 Mr. H. Stanley L. Cook 5 0 0 Balance in hand 37 19 4 Total £ 97 19 4

I COTTON WORKERS. Remarkable War Bonuses I Given by Messrs. Coats. Grants of remarkable war bonuses to v orko.rs were announced on Friday by Messrs. J. and P. Goats, the great sewing cotton and thread combine, whose net profits during the past fintlii(,,i I year—an- nounced oil Wednesday last—-reach/»d ■ £ 3,387,090, as compared with 92,598,966 in the previous year. Each ma'f worker at the h red 11115 in Paisley whose wages do not exceed £ 4 a week will receive weekly in addition to his wages- W ai bonus, 2s.; special var allow- ance, 6s.; if his wife is not worning, en extra 3s. 6d for each child not working, Is. 6d. Thus a mm with a wife and three chil- dren not working will receive 16s. in war 1 onus and allowances. Women vorkers are trent.xl Tjit h equal generosity. They will receive:—A war bonus of 2s.; an additional special bonus of 4d. in the shilling on wages earned. This meats that a woman earning £ 2 will reeeivelas. 4d. extra. Married women will receive in addition Is. 6d. for each child not working.

ITALY'S KING. A Soldier Among His Soldiers. Rome, Saturday. To-day being the King's birtiday, General Cadorna ad- dressed the following Order of the Day to the Army;- A years ago, on the King's birthday, the army suit a united greeting to its august chid. whose constant and en- couraging presence in the first five months of the great conflict evoked feelings of admiration and pride. In the period since then '11is example of sacrifice, so stimulating 'o us, has never been lacking, A soldiei among his soldiers, our well- beloved Sovreign has most intimately lived our lie, and his heart has beaten with ours aid rejoiced at our victories. To-day, wiMi our progress, as varied as it is glorious, is leading us to the huppy crowning <f our efforts, of which the King's preseioe is a very happy omen. let us pmqs CIC?R than ever round him with uwhanged \rdonr and with umliakfzblo determinatin that over the tombs of the glorious deld who have fallen for their country, onsoling victory shall hover. To-day agan, and for ever, long live the King."

COPL FOR IRELAND. I Mr. Lunlon intends asking the Presi- dent of tie Board of Trade, if he can state what was the estimated cost of shipping il the case of coal taken from Wales to ireland in the years 1914, 1915, and 1916.

A FLORAL "AT HOME." I Major aid Mrs. G. S. Harries will hold an at hHne at North Hill", St. James'- crescent, Swansea, on Tuesday and Tliursdaj next week, to view their col lection )f chrysanthemums. A email charge vill be made towards the local Red Cross funds. The public are invited. ■■

THE U.S. PRESIDENCY. Amsteiiam, Saturday.—The Cologne i Gazette "says the re-election of President Wilson diows a fundamental desire of Americans for peace. The event must be. welcomed from a German standpoint, but relations will remained unchanged, as President Wilson remains with a predi- lection inclining towards Great Britain.

CRY OUT" OR SCREAM?" I Inspector Davies. of the Mumbles, has often been complimented on his ability as a Welsh interpreter. He shone again in a cinl action at the Assizes on Satur- day. when he interpreted a colliery worker's evidence. When he translated the word "Ygrachain" as cry out," Mr. Ellis Griffith, K.C., M.P., said it should be "scream," hut Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P., whose erudition as; a Welsh literary scholar is well known, said the inspector was quite right.

ARMY CANTEENS. Imp?rtnt changes in the management! of Army canteens are to be immediately effected. We are able to announce offi- cially that the tenant system," by wjiich the catering for the Home forces is dono by private contractors, nearly 200 in num- ber. it is to be abolished. The Army Council has decided to take over the en- tire control of Army canteens at home. and to place them under one central or- ganisation. There are to-day some 1,800 canteens in the United Kingdom (catered for by about 190 firms of contractors); and the turnover (on the basis of the August i returns) is at the rate ot over 1:15,000,000 per annum- Lord Cheylesmore has been appointed chairman of the new Board.

DANGER OF SLACKENING. A correspondent writing from the front says: I spoke to-day to a distinguished oiffcer a chief part of whose functions is con- cerned with measuring in many ingenious ways the waxing and waning of the enemy's strength. "They are preparing," he said, to put out every ounce of their strength. And if we beat them then, I they'll lie finished, and there's only one thing in the world that can stop us from beating them." Yes; what's that?" Over-estimating what we are already j doing," he replied. Thinking that when an enemy like Germany is straining every sinew we can afford to slack up in any particular.-

I SLAVE RAIDS. I I I GERMAN DEEDS OF BRUTALITY AND BLOODSHED 25,000 MEN REMOVED FROM ANTWERP Amsterdam, ov. 10.—The special cor- respondent of the Telegraai who has been making a tour of the Dutch-Belgian frontier has iinterviewed a number of refugees who have reached Dutch soil after an agonising night to escape the German slave raids. Not a few of the fugitives have been killed by electric wire. It is asserted, too, that the Germans have succeeded in removing other dead bodies from the wire before notice was taken of them from No Man's Land on the Belgian side. At various points on the Dutch frontier the inhabitants have witnessed the last desperate rush of parties of Belgians, who, having succeeded in passdng the wire, have been shot nt by the German, guards from the other side. Atl the refugees give the same account of the procedure. After a short notice males between 17 and 30 are summoned for a certain hour, grouped in bands of 60, herded into cattle trucks or open goods trucks, and transported. The wives and relatives are forbidden to come within 200 yards of the station. According to the most recent reports the I number taken from the Antwerp stations approached 25,000, but this probably in- cludes men drafted into Antwerp from, outside for transport with the big slave gangs. The scenes are too painful for descrip- tion they are as pitiful as in the early days of the war. Conditions appear to be particularly bad in Antwerp, where the Germans are exercising great brutality to- wards the unhappy .slaves.From The Times."

I MISHAP TO ENGINE. Timely Discovery on a Swan- sea to London Express. sea to London Express. No little consternation was occasioned among the passengers on the London ex- press leaving Swansea at 5.45 p.m. on Fri- day, when the train was suddenly pulled up in Neath Station. This train is a non- stop between Swansea and Port Talbot, but on rounding the bend midway between Skewen and Neath the driver perceived his engine was working very hard and stiffly, and as soon as possible he shut off steam and brought the train to a stand- still. It was found that the piston-rod on the near side, in some way or other not then accounted for, had become twisted. The engine was uncoupled and another one telephoned for. The latter arrived from the loco sheds, Court Sart, and the train, after 30 minutes' delay, resumed its journey. It can only be conjectured what the result might have been had not the driver discovered the defect. as this train usually does the journey between Swansea and Paddington in a little over four nours.

WON MILITARY CROSS. -0. Presentation to Swansea i, Valley Officer. A complimentary dinner was held at the Bush Hotel, Swansea, in honour of Lieut. D. Ivor Evans, R.E., who was re- cently awarded the Military Cross in France, and who is now home on leave. The company consisted of private friends including the ex-Mayor (Aid. T. Mer- rel ls) Messrs. Evan Lewis, W. J. Stephens, James Webbern, W. Arnold. R. A. Jones, Ernest Joseph, Tom Davies, and many others. During the evening Lieut. Evans was presented with a silver flask. Appreciative speeches were made by several .gentlemen, and Lieut. Evans, in responding, thanked the company for their kindness. He dwelt upon the spirit of good humour which prevails among the British Tommies in France.. It was a privilege, he said, to be allowed to share hardships with men of this spirit. He expre&sed his admiration for the British infantryman, the foot-slogger, who is in the danger zone each hour of his duty. Lieut. Evans is the son of Mr. John Evans, of Glais, and was, on Thurndav married to Miss Lena Lewis, daughter of Mr. Evan Lewis, .of Craig-y-pal, Glais, Swansea Valley.

GREEK NATIONAL ARMY. Paris, Saturday.—The Salonika dis- patch says the Army of National Defence is ready to start for the. front. M. Veni- zelos expressed great satisfaction with the. bearing of the troops.

NEATH AGENT KILLED. The wife of Cyclist Bert Icovering, who residee at Leonard-street, Neath, has been officially notified of her husband's death in action. Before joining the colours six month ago, he was agent for the Pruden- tial, and was exceeding popular.

WEEK m A SHELL HOLE. After fighting, in which London Terri- torials participated, three wounded pri- vates found themselves incapacitated in a shell crater. One died during the first night, and the second one on the sixth night; but, after remaining for six days and nights without food and water. Private W. England, of Weybridge, was discovered by a rescue party. He has now reached this country, very thin and weak, and suffering from two wounds.

CROWN PRINCE'S COMMAND. I Paris, Friday, Nov. 10.—M. Paul Erio, writing to the "Journal from Petro- grad, says:-Some importance is attached in military circles to the violent attacks undertaken some days ago by the Ger- mans to the south of Dvinsk between Svenaiany and l'ostava. In this region, it will be remembered, big battles took place at the time of the German push at Verdun. The enemy h% always retained a large force there. A successful blow by our allies in the direction of Svenziany would place the Austro-Germans in danger, because it might separate the left flank from the centre. One has not failed to remark the sud- den activity which our adversaries are just beginning to show to the south of Dvinsk. This has taken place precisely at the moment when it is announced that the Crown Prince is about to be j given the command of a group of armies [on the north-eastern front.—Exchaaga.

TO-DAYS WAR RESUME 1- Leader Office, 4.50 p.m. The British official despatch issued this morning speaks of a big British ad- vance. Last night the eastern portion of the Regina Trench, being a continuan- tion of the trench captured on Oct. 2nd. was stormed and captured on a fnufe of 1,000 yards. The position has beea joined up and prisoners of two regiments taken. Naval aeroplanes belonging to; the British have raided Ostend and Zeebrugge. A great weight of bombs were dropped with satisfactory results. At Cardiff last night there wa-s a citizens' demonstration to protest against the false peace agitation. A message from Athens says that the Ger- man Minister there has informed the Government that the handing over of Greek guns and rifles to the Allies would be considered by Germany as a bre.a.ch of neutrality. The Russian Fleet have bombarded ??on-' stanza and Mangalia, causing heavy ) damage. Stories of German brutality and blood- shed have come to hand.

PERSONAL INJURIES. Verdict for Defendants in Local Assize Action. At Glamorgan Assizes, at Swansea, on Saturday, before Mr. Justice Bray and a special jury, Martin Harries, colliery pmnpsman, of Onllwyn, near Neath, sued the Dulais Anthracite Colliery Co. for damages for personal injuries. John Kinsev, chief mechanic at the colliery, who had given evidence over- night as to the conditions in the pump- house, was cross-examined at length by Mr. LL Williams, i ) His Lordship interposed that the point be wished to be convinced of was: Did the want of egress have anything to do with the accident? Mr. LI Williams: I 'have not despaired j Jof convincing your lordship yet. i Evidence for defendants was also given by Ezekiel Pennington, under-manager at the colliery, who was in charge at the time of the accident, and Chas. Burt, of Seven Sisters, pumpsman at the colliery, who said he instructed Harries in his duties. John Jenkins, of Cilfrew, a hitcher, was also called. He gave his evidence in Welsh, Inspector Davies. of Mumbles, acting as interpreter. This concluded the evidence. The Judge intimated 'he would put the following questions to the jury: Were the cogwheels exposed and were they dan- gerous? Were they securely fenced? Was the accident caused by want of fencing? Was there a second egress from the pump-house, and was the accident to plaintiff caused by the want of a second egress? Was plaintiff guilty of contri- butory negligence? Mr. Ellis Griffith, addressing the jury, submitted that upon all the material points piinuuu was uvuLlÜou..&o\A4 ".0: other witnesses. The jury answered all the questions in favour of defendants, and judgment was entered for them accordingly, without costs. Mr. Ll. Williams made application for an award of £1 a week compensation to plaintiff under the Workmen's Compen- sation Act, to date from the time of the accident. Mr Ellis Griffith did not oppose the-ap- plication, which was granted.

BODY FOUND IN DOCK. I Fate of Irish Ship Apprentice. I An inquest was held at the Police Station, Swansea, on Saturday morning, by the Deputy Borough Coroner, on the body of Daniel McLoughlane, of Barra- meal, County Antrim, aged 17, an appren- tice on board the sa. Achilles, a Glasgow boat, whose body was picked up in the King's Dock on Wednesday. Niel McLoughlane, father of deceased, gave evidence of identification, and said he last saw his son alive about 14 mon-tho ago. He received a letter from deceased dated the 23rd October, saying that he was in the best of health, and was leaving Swansea on the 25th for France. James Richard Jenkins, 2, Aylesbury- road, Brynmill, shipping clerk, said he j 6aw McLoughlane on the night of the 25th keeping watch. The chief of the Harbour Police said the captain of the ship, on the 26th ulto., reported that a member of the crew, i whom he had sent on a message, was missing. Grappling operations took place but without avail. The jury returned a verdict of "Found Drowned," and expressed sympathy with the parents.

I F-IRING IN THE NORTH SEA. I Amsterdam, Friday.—A message from Nes, Ameland, states that all this morn- ing heavy cannonading in a northern direction was audible there.—Press A&- sociation War Special.

AFTER-CARE AT MANSELTON. I The boys and girls who come within the purview of the Manaelton After-Care Committee were entertained at a social gathering in the Manselton School on Fri- day evening. Thanks to the generosity of i Mr. David Jones. Cwmbwrla, the young folks were regaled with a sumptuous tea, after which a short musical programme was given by the girli of the Cwmbwrla and Manselton Schools. The R.ev. G..Penar Griffiths (chairman if the Committee) and the Juveni le Em- ployment Officer (Mr. H. R. Wakefield) addressed a few encouraging words to tho children, and suggested that they might i form a club or guild which should meet j frequently for entertainment and well- being. The following ladies assisted at the tea- tables: Mesdames Gregory, M. J. Griffiths, Harwin, Holland, Hodge and Hussey; the j Misses M. Jones, M. Thomas, M. H. Hughes. G. Harris, S. Harwin, and Miss B. Lewis (lion, secretary'); Messrs. W. H. Lewis, H. Hobby, LI. Hodge, and W. Grey also rendered excellent service. Of the children who contributed items to the musical programme, mention must be made of the Misses E?ith 13cile, Cl?ra Hopkins, Ceirdwen nopkiTi? Miriam Richards, l,I-,ie Tlioma,? On the motion of Mr. H. R. Wakefield, seconded bv the Vicar of St. Luke's, a vote cf thanks was ?ccorde? Mr. David Jones for his kindness in providh.^ the re- freshmeDta.

OSTEND AIR RAID. British Officer Captured. The Secretary of the Admiralty makes the following announcement.— W, itli reference to the attack on Ostend and Zeebruggo carried out, by a squadron of naval aeroplanes, on the 10tb ins-t., one of our machines (Flight Lieut. Geof- frey G. G. IJodge, R.N.), 1135 failed return. An official report states that be has been taken prisoner. All the others have returned ecfely. PEACE CONFERENCE FIASCO. At Cardiff peace conference to-day, de- spite the police barrage, a larjre crowd broke, through the guard. a«*ahi>t 1' 1, itos, 0-,t Uio C:>ry Hall. Cardiff. air! were met by the I.L.P.'ites. There was lighting in the corridor?, and women and children ran screaming to the plat- form. Windows at thfr front of the building were smashed, and the scene, became one of indescribable confusion. The crowd took possession of the meet- in- and the. chairman a 1<1 speakers kad to leave the building occorted hy the police. I « t