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CLYNDERWEN. !
CLYNDERWEN. Mr. Thos Eva.ns, of Rhos Inn, Clynder- .'ren. who has just passed away, aged 74, 1 was well-known in the eistecldfodic world. He was chared bard at Maencloohog and tv on numerous other honours.
LLAMELLY.I
LLAMELLY. John -Uurpiiey, no address, summoned ) for being drunk in Park-terrace, replied: I am sorry, but I had a cold and dranlc some rum to cure it.Ti.,e Magistrate (Mr. Tlios. Jones): Did it cure you?— Yes eir, I'm better now.—Fined 7s. 6d. j
-BRITON FERRY.-I
BRITON FERRY. I Whilst shunting on Friday evening at the Albion Steel Workn, Evan Jones i Thomas, 31, Regent-street, Britonferry, was injured, though not seriously. He was attended to by Dr. Tumber, and is progressing satisfactorily.
I . CWMLl^YMFELL. '!
I CWMLl^YMFELL. A concert was held on Thursday in aid of tho local Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. The Rev. R. W. Roderick presided. The artistes were Miss Jennie Griffiths, Mr. E. Telorydd Nicholas, Mr. John Hopkin, Mrs. Williams, and Miss May Duvies. Mr. E. Hopkin aoCCompauiod. Driver Azariah Price, on leave, was made the recipient of a medal.
LLANOYFELACH.
LLANOYFELACH. The cautata Chrysanthemum" was performed by the Sunday School Choir of Llangyfelach Parish Chtircli. The con- ductor was Mr. D. Edgar Edwards, and the {Jveompanwts Misses Bessie Roes and Florrio Hughes. The vicar proposed a vote of thanks to .the choir, which was seconded by the Rev. Enoch Jones (curate ) and carried.
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Ó. YN-NEA TH. At Bethel a benefit concert was given. Mr Beas Howell*, M.E.. presided. The soloists were Madame Morris, Madame Cornelitw, Miss Joan Jones, Messrs. Devereux, Morgan Jones, Ben Williams; instrumentalists, Miss Olwen Morris A.L.C.M., Messrs. D. Parry Williams, and Idwal Williams; elocutionist, Mr. Edward J. Phillip and accompanist, Mr. W. R. Thornburn, A.L.C.M.
-AMMANFORD.-
AMMANFORD. 1-he cantata Golden Hair and the Three Bears was performed by the Christian Temple Band of Hope Choir (trained by Messrs. J. Evans and Edward Evans). The characters included Misses May LewjSj M. J. Lake, S. A. Jenkins, E. A. Thomas, L. 1\4. Davies, Myfanwy Jones, Cooke and Doris Jones; Mesarp. Artiiur Ihomas, Dd. Evans, Job Thomas. The stage managers were Messrs. T. C. Price and John Davies, and the accom- panist Mr. Edward Evans. The Rev. D. Tagfan Davies presided.
I - CWMAMfWSAN.
CWMAMfWSAN. Cwmammanites rallied well to the bene- fit concert held at Bryn Seion on Friday evening A splendid programme had been arranged, and those who contributed were; SQprano; Miss Jennie Evans, Gar nan t; coiitrali?, kldme. Blodwen Jnes-Davies, Glanamm?n; tenor, Mr. Stephen Roger- j son, Glanamman; bass, Mr. William Leonard, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen; penillion singer, Berach Bach ?; harpist, Mr. Tom j Et van; elocutionist, Mr. Oliver Rbrb, I Glanammon; accompanist, Mr. Stanley j Jones. f),. J. R. GriM presided. whilst- R%v. John Thomas, Bethesda, conducted.
I LOUGHOR. -
I LOUGHOR. I A meeting of parish councillors and the allotment committee has been held, Mr M. J. Thomas, J.P., predding, Ba id tliore was about -10 acres of land available, and tht) amount erf fieed potatoes ordered wa.. 58 tons. It was decided to ask Mr. J. B. John (allotment secretary), to write the 1 Swansea merchants for prices per ton Loud cries of "shame" greeted the iii- nounoement that local farmers' quotation for ground for potato planting was an ad- vance of 75 per cent. on pre-war prices. The same meeting decider) to ask the <>n- tral Medical Board to exempt Dr. John- son "Thomson (thp only lesident medical J man in Longhor) from military service.
I - - KAiREsIRTH.
I KAiREsIRTH. Air. George J. Collins, auctioneer, was recently presented with a silver-mounted walking stick by the members of the Step- aside Red Cross Society in 'recognition of his splendid services at Red Cross jumble sales. At a special meeting of the Income Tax Commissioners for Narbeth district Mr. George T. Welsh was appointed clerk to the Commissioners. Mr. R. II. Davies presided at the monthly meeting of the Narberth Urban Council, at which the Clerk reported that eight applications for allotments had been received. The Council anticipated get-ting sufficient land to satisfy all applicants.
f GORSEINON.
f GORSEINON. A meeting of the North Gower Free Churchmen was held at Libanus, Gor- sseinon, on Thursday, when the Revs. E. (Jngoed Thomas and W. D. Rowlands, both of Carmarthen, delivered addresses. The Rev. D. Howell Davies, Moriah, Loughor, presided. A reception was given to Private J&s. Evans, Welsh Regiment, at Brynteg. Private Evans, who has been wounded, is a brother of the Rev. Sidney Evans.. Tea 'tables were presided over by Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Looker, Mrs. Williams, and the Misses Looker, Butler, and Thomas. The liev. W. Morgan, on be- half of the church, handed Pte. Evans a cheque. The following contributed to a programme: Madamo Thomas, Misros May Davies, Irene Shephard, Bessie Rees, Ceinwen Jones, Messrs. Harry Roberts, Dl. Williams, Theo. Roes, J. M. Thomas, Jas. James, while Mr. Thomas Thomas acted as accompanist.
BONYMAEN.I
BONYMAEN. A most- enjoyable concert was held at I Salem (Capel y Cwm), under the auspices of the sewing guild, for comforts for the soldiers. The artistes wore :-Madamo Jennie Ellis, Miss Kate Morgan, and itir. David Hughes. The New Siloh Male Voice Party (under the baton of Mr. Ivor Owen) also rendered a few glees. The chair was taken by Mrs. W. H. Davies. Two well-known and respected natives of Bonytuaon—Mr. Daniel Thomas (better known as Daniel yr Eryr "), and Mr. John Henry, who, for many years was em- ployed as a blacksmith at the Upper Bank Copper Works—have been buried recently, at Adulam and Cwm burial lite RPV. D. J. grounds respectively. The Rev. D. J. Harries officiated at the former funeral, and the Itov. D. Vaughan Jones at the latter. Both the deceased had reached tho ripo age of 80 years. Mr. DI. Thomas was the senior deacon of Adulum, and one of the founders of tho Baptist cause at Bonymaen.
LLANSAMLET RECEPTION. I
LLANSAMLET RECEPTION. At the Parish Hall, Llansamlet, under the auspices of tho Llansamlet Heroes' Reception Committee, at a meeting held to welcome home t'te. Walter Jcnkins, Ald. J. Jordan was in t1:.o chair, and in the course of his address made a strong appeal on behalf of t-tle Victory War Loan. Speeches were ffeliysyed by the 3 1 W. N, Eov. J. M-. Gri&ths (vicar), Mr. W. N- Vefn (treasurer), and Mr. F. W. StaT? buxy (secretary). Mrs. Griffiths (the Vicarage) made the formal presentation of the fi.iit- A musical programme was provided. Mr. W. W. Boddicombe ac companied..This is tho thirteenth recep- tion accorded at Llansamlet since the in- ( option of tho committee in Lleeftub4.,r. ] :1.. :iJt.
SOUTH WALES MINER'SI .POSITION…
SOUTH WALES MINER'SI POSITION I NATION S WARRING TO THE MEti 1 (By Our Mming Correspondent.) i The probable effects of the action of the minora' delegates at Cardiff, on Saturday, in rejecting the settlement made between the Miners' Federation of Great Britain and tfie Homo Secretary, are being freely discussed among leaders and men in view of the adjourned oonforclnc3 to be held on Mouctay. It will- be remembered that the decision j to reject the settlement was met by a poser, last Tuesday, for when the conference' had to face the altemative-.vhat to do—the delegates could do nothing, exoepi, refer the matter back to the collieries. The reports from the collieries wiU be received on Monday, and the possibility, of course, is that the. decision of last Tuesday's meeting will be reversed. Several lodge and local j meetings have already declared in favour of that course. GABON'S SOLEMN WARNING, l cO The more I think {Yf it, the more sorrowful, and indeed bitter, I feel," said the Right Hon. W. Abraham (Mabon) i M.P., to me in the course of a conversa- lion as to things in South Wales. The madness of some of the men, if persisted in. would involve one of the greatest of t calamities, for which diey would have to thank fume of the I. L. P, leaders, whose action I can only describe as egotistical folly. The serious results of such folly, if persisted in, would be difficult to compre- hend. I do not wish to say anything nasty of anybody. Some of my friends may have as honest an opinion as mv o-xn. But they cannot have the experience I have had, and I say the way they sometimes point out misleads the men to most sorrowful con sen nonces both to themselves and their families. Without going further, I will say that for a body of men to reject a settlement as has been spoken of, which the executive of the parent Federation has accepted, and accepted with gratitude, and which the Executive of > the South Wales Federation themselves unanimously accepted, a settlement which exceeded their expectations, must mean the severance of South Wales from the parent Federa- tion. And it would mean a further split in the South Wales Miners' Federation f itself. Any so foolishly inclined as to follow the behests of some of the leaders would find themselves alone and with neither support nor sympathy from any other body of miners in the United King- dom. There is another consideration yet— they would be throwing themselves abso- lutely into the power of the military authorities. All should work loyally, and not disregard all the lives that have been laid down, or the lives of those who are fighting. I feel it my duty, and every- body's duty, to urge the men not to be led away, and I beg and pray that folly shall ¡ not be allowed Fo rule. I say this because it is my duty, and my conscience will lie clear after it. So far as I can, I shall oppose the continuance of folly. I shall do everything against it, and I hope that above all the men of the Rhondda, at any rate, will back me un."
DE BEAR SCHOOL CONCERT.
DE BEAR SCHOOL CONCERT. Generous Contribution to Local I Fund. A6 a result of the highly successful concert* in the Albert Hall laet month, the Principal of the De Bear School, Castle Buildings, has handed over £31 12s. lid. for the benefit of the Swansea Boys' Comforts Fund. Miss Hay and her energetic commitcee are much to be con- gratulated upon this substantial gift to a worthy cause, and thanks are due also to Mr. Bernard De Bear, the managing director of the De Bear Schools (Ltd.), for his generosity in paying all the ex- London, for his generosity in paying all tho expenses of this successful function. I ADDITION TO PRIZE LIST. i In addition to the pri2?o list alrady! published on the occasion of the annual concert, two more nalø6 should be added, the awards not ha Úng been made in time I for announcement at the concert, viz.: (1) Miss Marioh Robinson, first prize for best transcript of shorthand notes on the typewriter in Mr. De Bear's test, this paper being practically perfect, (2) Miss Joyce Davies, special prize for most dis- tinguished student of the year.
SUGAR-SEEKING. ! i
SUGAR-SEEKING. i What it feels like to try to buy some sugar nowadays.
INLAND ,WATERWAYS.)
INLAND WATERWAYS.) -qjk. Government Control of Canals I and Traffic. The canals in the country are to be taken over by the Government for the duration of the war. An Order to this effect was made under the Defence ef the Realm Act at the Coun- cil at Buckingham Palace on Friday, the regulation enabling the Board, of Trade to take possession of any canals in the Unitec1 Kingdom. The word canal" is to include all buildings, barges, machinery, and plant used in connection with the working of the canal. The Board of Trade will make an Order taking possession of the canals other than those owned by railways, which are ra. quired for essential traffic, and they pro- pose to appoint an executive committee to jj control the canals. I LOCAL CANALS. There are one or two important canals in Swansea and district. The Swansea Valley Canal, which begins it Swansea, terminates in the Yetradgynlais district of Swansea Valley. The waterway is practically dominated by the Great Wes- tern Railway Company. The chief traffic, on this canal is coal. NThe Neath Canal was censtruct-od in 1790. This waterway begins at Briton- ferry and terminates at Abernant, near j Abcrdare. This was the bret canal, so we are informed, constructed in the United Kingdom by Act of Parliament. The trade has been exceedingly 'flourish- ing, and not many years ago ztlftO shares were t'old at £ 300.. There are very valu- able coal mines along the route of thlt canal, and the future development of the canal looks very rosy. The principal trade is coal, copper, pole6 and general merchandise. The Port Tennant Cfcnal was com- pleted in 1818. It is a private undertak- ing, and was constructed by the late Mr. George Tennant. It starts from a junc- tion of the Neath Canal at Aberdulais, and terminates in the King's Dock, Swan- sea, by a lock. This waterway is approximately 10 miles in length. In former times it ter- minated in a dock known as the Tennant Dock belonging to the Tennant family, and which dock is now merged in the Prince of Wales Dock. The trade done on this canal is a miscellaneous one, com- posed of coal, minerals and bricks. It has had a flourishing existence, but now the. trade is of a fluctuating character.
GOLDEN WEDDING. I
GOLDEN WEDDING. I An Interesting Celebration at Kilvey. I I An event in which all Kilvey was greatly interested took place on Friday. when Mr. and Mrs. William Howell, of! Kilvey House, Foxhole, celebrated their golden wedding, they having been married of February 10th. 18tt7. Between them Mr. and Mrs WnI. Howell have con- tributer 122 years' service to the church.! As a young man Mr. Howell was a mem- j her of the choir and of the Bible class I which was conducted by the late Squiri, Grenfell. Mr. Howell inaugurated what is now called the "Lower School," then known as the Ragged School, which was conducted in tho Parish Hall. A tem- perance advocate, but broad-minded withal, Mr. Howell 33 years ago started the Church Temperance Society and now sees the fruit of his endeavours in a strong Band of Hope. It is worthy of re- cord that Mr. and Mrs. Howells have condueivd their work under 12 vicars. As a. churchwarden, Mr. Howell has seen 5 years' service, and for quarter of a century the lessons were read by him. For 62 years Mr. Howell has taken an earnest part in the work of the church. Mrs. Howells, in the Sunday School and in church work generally, has taken an equally active part as her husband. In the organisation of local church charities and bazaars, she has ever been to the fore We love the old church," said they to olf- representative. And," added 3fr. Howell proudly, for a long time the late Square Grenfell of Kilvey kept tip a cor- respondence with mo with regard to church work." There are two children, Mrs. Williamson, of Manchester, who is home for the occasion, and Mr. W. J. IIowcll. To celebrate the event, Mr. and Mrs. Howell entertained at the Parish Hall on Friday evening about fifty friends. Numerous letters, telegrams, and verbal [ congratulations were received by the' happy couple, together with some beauti- I ful presents. I In commemoration (If the auspicious; event; Mr and lira. Howell are presc-zit;, ittg a Bib7ts- for use on the lectern in ths, Phriah Church, and the first losson after j its instalment will be read by Mr- Bbwelili: It 19 hoped, too, that the, Bishop 01 St. I Davids will dedicate the Bible at the co-n firmation service which takes place on II the 23rd of this month.
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■.....———■—-I BLACKPSLL HERO.…
——— —- BLACKPSLL HERO. I Funeral of Lieut. Trevor Brown,' R.F.C. The funeral of Lieut. Trevor Brown, R.F .C., left the residence at Oakley, Blackpill, on Saturday morning at 11.30 for the cemetery. First came a firing party under Col. Cook, then a gun carriage on which rested the eoffillcovered with the Union Jack and family wreaths. Two carriages conveyed the family mourners, Mr. J. S. Brown (father), Richard Lewis, J.P., William Brown, Robinson Brown, George Brown and Frederick King (uncles), Messrs. R. W. Jones, J.P., J. P. Giles, W. B. Jones, T. Hews, also Messrs. Frander, Weaver, j Fred Jones, and Llewelyn Jones (employes of Mr. J. S. Brown). Messrs. W. J. Maries, Geo. Maran, Jos. J. Howells, and James j Parfrey, representing the motor depart- nient A defachmont of the R.F.C., under Corp. Hawkeeford, followed, while the fol- lowing officers representing a Welsh regi- hient were present:—^Capt. Godfrey, Capt. Shaw, l.ieuts. Kingsley Thomae, Leigh- ton TV. 0 mas, (liapiuaii, and Harold Thomas; and Lieuts. Simms and A. H. Bate, of the R.F.A., and Lieut. Jenkins, of an Hussar regiment. Officers acted as bearers. A large number of local gentlemen at- j tended, among them: Captain Thomas,' IToad Constable, Messrs. D. Stanley Owen, Ahl. B..Trner, J.P., W. "Stomas, W: Ed- ?-ards, J.P., Astlev W. Samuel, J. Aeron 'lOm" Arthur Wt11ams (Dulais House), Ihoma. (acHciTor\ Frank Davies, W. A. Jenkins, Thos. Jones, W. Watkins (Lloyd's Bank), John Morris, Rev. Dd. Rees (Newton), T. Brader, T. Collins.jDan .Morgan, Emlyn Lewis, W. A Cyril Tusjian, D. 3>|Lewis, T. Lewis, J.P., and others. The Rev. Evan Jenkins conducted the service in the chapel and at the grave- side. In a short address,' he said that voung Brown, when he heard his coun- try's call, did not consider personal and selfish interests, but immediately placed liic, services at the .disposal of his country. lie had now given his lifa for it. The funeral service ended, the. Slirop- shires fired, and the "Last Post" was sounded. Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. T). C. Jones and Sons.
ISALVATION ARMY.
SALVATION ARMY. Commissioner Higgins at Swansea. On Sunday Commissioner Edward 1. Higgins (Territorial leader of the Salva- tion Army Forces, United Kingdom), will conduct special meetings at Swansea. In the morning at 11 the Commissioner will preach on Holinese," and in the after- noon at 3 o'clock at the Grand Theatre, Singleton-street, he will speak on The Salvation Army in Peace and War." The chair will be taken by Ald. Ben Jones (deputy mayor), supported by aldermen, councillors, and many influential ladiee and gentlemen. It should be stated that i the Commissioner has recently returned from France, where he reviewed Salva- tion Army work amongst the troops. lie possesses rich 6tories of information, and is a most acceptable speaker. There will also be a special service at the Grand Theatre at 6.45 on Sunday evening.
LOCAL PATENTS. ., j
LOCAL PATENTS. j The following information is supplied by Messrs. Ydung, patent agents (Est. 1829), of 3, Cherry-street, Birmingham; 30, Wind-street, Swansea, and 55-56, Chancery- lane, London, W.C.:— Tinning, L'fe -D. R. Jenkins, Arfryn, Pentrepoeth, Morriston, Sv?ari?eG: In machines for coating metal plates or sheets witl tin, feme, or other metal or alloy, the pot is provided with partitions, sepa- rating it into a fine box, a dirt box, and a compartment, containing the usual driven rolls, and the plates are fed to the rolls along guides by forks, the operation of the forlcs being controlled so as to prevent overlapping of the plates, and to enable them to be fed successively without waste of time. Wheel Tyres.—T. M. Davies, and Stefney Spare Motor Wheel, Ste-pney Works. Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. In air tub&s, having at the rim part, a protecting strip of rubber containing pitch or HI?? material, the tube is moulded on a snic-otli mardrol with the strip on the inside, and j is then wrapped and vulcanised. The j tube is then turned inside out, ?o that ?he j nnish?d tube has a smooth surface.
A "COUGH "TALK THAT APPUES!…
A "COUGH "TALK THAT APPUES TO YCU. It you have a cough it is caused by the phlegm that forms when you take cold and interferes ~nth your b.rithing. When you cough yoa. do so in ordar to move this rhlegm, and thus you gG relief. Now when you take Flera-eltis" in warm -.v-at,or you will fiajd thft it dissolves the i phlegift as easily as the rtun melts the scow, The moral is: Don't cou, h -take 1: lem-elbs. Price Is. 3d., and s. family size (hy post Is. (id. or 3s. 3d.). Rich, Tho Chemist, Ltd., Surgical House, jj .J); High^-street, Swansea..
AT THE POGE COURTS I
AT THE POGE COURTS I SWANSEA. Saturday.—Before Messrs. J. H: Rosser j (in the chair), S. L. Grogor, Thomas j Jones and Dr. Joseph Davies. SITTING ON THE PAVEMENT. I A Merthyr woman, Mary Janet Hawrilian, married, was cautioned and let off on a charge of drunkenness in Fabian-street, St. Thomas, on Friday evening. Y.S.C. Robbins raid the woman was sitting on the pavement. She had no money and no return ticket to Merthyr. INEBRIATED BELGIAN SPELTER- MAN. H Yes, a little, bit," eaid Jac.u<« Justin, a Belgian speltorman, when asked if he I were drunk and incapable in Bridge- I ctreet, St. Thomas, on Friday. Fined 10s. TO AWAIT AN ESCORT. On tho application of Supt. Roberts, Wm. Hy. Redburn, an absentee from a Welsh regiment, was remanded to await an escort. NAVAL DESERTER SURRENDERS. George Adams, a marine fireman, waf) charged with deserting from one of H.M. ships at Swansea on. February 1st. i Prisoner eaid that he joined the ship on February 3rd, and was therefore not a deserter. P.C. James Wilson said accused gave himself up, taxing, i belieye you want me." Fined £ 5 or 30 dgjps. NEGLECTED TO JOIN SHIP. Walter Munro" and Patrick Murphy, seamen, were charged with neglecting to join one of H.M. vessels after having signed articles to be aboard at 6 a.m. on February 15th. Fines of £5 or 30 days were imposed in each ease. j COKE STEALING AT MORRISTON. A ueigian motltcr and child, Liisa Dereppe and Gules Dereppe (13), were charged with stealing 2s. worth of coke from the new gas works at Morriston on Friday. Mr. Seth Dunn, representing tho Swansea Ga.s Co., said a tremendous quantity of coke was being stokn. He could not press the caw-, becauso the de- fendant could not understand English, Bound over in Y,5 for six months. j DRUNK AT GORSEINON. He was on the fair ground at Gor- seinon, very disorderly, and using bad language," eaid Sergt. Apsey of Thomas Stock, (summoned for drunkenness at Gorseinon on February 3rd. Fined 20e. NEATH. Ceinfryn Morris. collier, Tonna, was j fined 20s. for travelling on the G.W.R. without a ticket. Mr. Rupert Lewis, prosecuting, said defendant, when chal- j lenged, produced an old ticket. Alhert Edwards (25), Mansel-gt reet, Britonferry, was finM 40s. for theft of brass bearings valued 27s. 6d., from the Albion Steelworks, where he was em- ployed as an assistant pitman. Mr. Ed- ward Powell prosecuted, and Mr. W. A. Leyson appeared for defendant, who pleaded guilty.
I LOCAL D.C.M.'s. j
LOCAL D.C.M.'s. Ciydach and Skavjen Soldiers j Decorated at Fori St;ovestbn. I An incident of considerable interest to people of Swansea and district took place on Thursday afternoon at Fort Scoveston, when R.-S.-M. Turner and C.-M.-S. Wid- j lake, both of the Welsh Rcgt., were pre- sented with the D.C.M. by Lieut.-General Sir E. A. H. Alderson, K.C.B. R.-S.-M. Turner hails from Chdach-oll- Tawe, and the decoration is in recognition of the splendid servif-cs he has renderccl, especially on one occasion when assisting an officer of the R..E.'s to rescue a numbe:' of men entombed in a mine shaft. Regimental Sergeant-Major Turner. R.-S.-M. Turner himself entered theJ mine at great risk to his own life and succeeded in rescuing 26 men out of 30 buried His colleague, C.-r.-S. A. Widlake, who! is a Skewen man, received his honour for a. very brave action when heavily attacked by the enemy. He remained in a most exposed part of the trench for six and a half hours throwing bombs, thereby stop- ping two attacks. Both recipients were heartily congratu- lated by the general, who shook hands with them after fastening the medals to j their tunics.
j SWANSEA V.T.C. ,.I"I
SWANSEA V.T.C. I" I At the Central Hall to-night (Saturday) under the auspices of the 3rd Glamorgan Volunteer Regiment, a mass meeting will be held, presided over by the Mayor. when Mr. Percy A. Harris, M.P., L.C.C., and others will address the meeting ex- plaining the new regulations of volun- teers. Volunteers may enrol at the meet- ing, when special accommodation will be provided fqr the purpose.
CORRESPONDENCE.1
CORRESPONDENCE. 1 (Letters to the Editor should be brief, to the point, and about something Cor- respondents should send their names and addræses. not necessarily for publication.) THAT OLD TELESCOPE. It To the Editor. ,Sir,-A SwanEwi boy, who is a sniping officer with the Welsh division at the front. writes to say he would be greatly cneouraged t if lie were 4ble to supply the sniping scouts with good tilescopes: Thees men hve a "cry hazardous ife, <nd many a life might h:H' been spared if with the aid of a good tele- scope he could have chosen a less exposed position to do liii work. There are some good instruments. no doubt, lyins idle in some Swansea and dia trk;: hemes. If this officer survives, he will dj his best to return the instruments, and 1 su: cly no more interesting relic could ffraca the hall of any home than even a. feattere g telescope that had served to protect .a.lu. abla British lives, and had helped to bastes th3 areafe -victory. The need ts urgent and immediate, and an early response is very desirable. Ae a of good I&ith, we shall lYe greatly obliged if you. sir, will allow the irstruments to be forwarded through you.—Yours, etc.. E. EDMUNDS. [Wo shall be glad to forward the writer (the Kev, E. Edmunds) any telescopes that rtacb us as the result of this appeal.] Jr;
SHARE MARKETS.I
SHARE MARKETS. I BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR SOUTH WALES kllAL liiADfc Market Report from London r.nd Provincial investment*, Limite.i Lastto Buildings, Swansea. t c uru- ry 15th, 1917. Aa intimated in theier several wtexs, tile puL-iic nervousness in l'êgard to the effect 0, Government control upon the dividend distributions lor the yetir ended December, 1916, has been altogetaer un- just ilied, and complete evidence oi tliis is now lorthcomins in tie dividends already announced, consolidated Cambrian asking, ano recei. mg consent lor the payment of the same dividend as for the previous year, and lJ. Uovis and cons bcinp permuted to cils'i riDute for tne whole yeer actually three times as much a., in respect 01 1915. Needless to sa. thesj announcements have completely changed the tone oi the Coa! Share ilarlcet, and investors are look- ing forward with conhdence to the further dividend announcements to ioilow. Several advances in prices have taken place, and as soon as the War Loan lists are closed, verv active markets are expected, The outlook for the coal trade for a long time to come appears to be exceedingly pro- mising, and the'- can be little doubt tnat the better class South Wales colliery shares rank among the most attractive industrial investments in the country Coal and lron,-Albions arc firm at 3i to 9J. Blaen&vons are I)eing negotiated around 1/s. 6d. to lSs., ani having regard to the vastly improved viosition of the company, these fl tully pau snares are weJl worth conhideratioii Consolidated Cninbrianq.-On the divi dend announcement, at the rate of 15 per cent per ..mv.vu have recovered strongly from the low level of 29?., and ere now changing hands at 31s. This company, in merely maintaining the previous year's dielribution, has doubtless been very con- siderate. as a considerably higher rate could easilv have been paid out of the pro- nto of the year, ge4l?A'i)ii nowever, the big reserves of the Combine have been furthe* strengthened, and the time is probably near wIler this company s distri- butions will have reached the 20 per cent. level. On the Ij per cent, basis, ifowever, the yield, at current price is nearly 10 per cent., ami the shares snould certainly at)- i pieciate in intrinsic *alue to about 55s. T1¡e fact that the company has applied for £ s00,000 of War Loan is evidence of the strong financial position Cynons remain quiet on the basis of 29B. to 33s. Cardiff Col- lieries are steady- at about 2; to Celtic (10s Ordinary shares) are cntjiUred for on I ttl0 basis of 10s. 3d to IBs 9d., and look a cheap purchase 011 the 10 per cent, basia of the paet two years, It would not be sur- prising if the dividends were increased in I respect of 1916. An interim, at the rate of H.I per cent. per a.nnum has already been 1 paid. D. lmvid's (5s. Ordinary shares^, in t which there is & very large market, strengthened to llg. 3d. on the dividend -an- ( nouncement. Tb?: company ft payidg a I further 10 per cent. actual fOr the entire year, making tho total distribution 30 per cent. This ja incontestable evidence of the ¡ immensely strong position of the company, awl the accounts, shortly to oe published, arc looked forward to with great interest. The company is raported tu have had an exceedingly goo 1 jeer, and doubtless, in ad ¡ dition to the big distribution referred to, the cash reserved lia-,e oeen further strengthened. It will he remembered that it was the intention of the directors to dis- tribute these reserves in the form of bonus shares, last year but Treasury sanction was, for be time being, withheld. Share- holders, however, ijiay look forward to 1 e ceiving the beneift of these reserves ir; some form or other in the future. With this in view, the pric of these shares should steadily appreciate over the next few months. The company has apolied for £ 150,000 of War Loan. Kbbw Vales are a firm market at 24s. 6d Fernhills are quotci on the basis of 40s. 6d. to 41s. 6d. Great Western fullv paid keep steady around 10 middle. Gwaun-cae-Gur- wen show no change at 36s. to 37s. Insoles keep firm at 31s. 6d. middle. Internationals are slightly better at 7J to í. Lamberts have maintained theii- pi-ice of 40s to 42s. Lockets show no change at 7i to 7J. Norths have firmed up to 9s. to 9s. Jd., and are considered an excellent purchase. It is evi- dent the company has an exceedingly good year, as application has ocen made for £ 190,ODO of War Loan. An interim dividend of 5 actual and a, final of .35 per cent, ac- tual, making ZO per cent. for the year. has beey, anticipated by the market. Should this be sanctioned, and we see no reason to doubt it. there should be a substantial im- provement in the priccs. Oceans have come to business sevcra. times around 11J. Powell Duffryus ahow no change at 57s. to 58s Rhymney Iron Old ar- a little firmer at 13s. to 143. Tredegar A's" are better at 26s. 6d. middle, and look a good purchase at this prices. United Nationals are chang- ing .at from ros to 80s. Windsor Ordinary keep quiet around 6J. Shipping.—This market has been fair'y aciivc, but price movements have been r- regular. Cardigans have strengthened to Z7;; 6d. Courts have come liack to 31s .middle. Dulc?'if ar» slightly easier at '2.75, 61.1, middle, felob-1 Shipping have firmed to 17s. 6[1. to 18s 6d This company has jjsr announced its final dividend at the rate of 5s i-r-r ceivr. per annum, which, with the ir.txrim. at the rate of 50 per cent. per an- num, mates 25 p ;r cent, for ihe j ear—a very excellent distribution lfazelwcods aro s-tili obtainable around 35s. Ordsrs and Kanford have maintained their price of W. and 0. T. Jones are now sVeady at 37s. to 381'. London American I-Inritimes bave further receded to 27a. miridle Maindv have come bacJ" to 23s. Teropns have im- proved to .65. middle Kails.—Barry Deferred have further im- proved to 78 middle. Taff- Ordinarv have strengthened to 55 both on the satisfactory dividend announcements. I
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M. Octave Mirbeau, the well-known I French novelist, is dead.
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. GOLDEN WEDDING. HOSKING.—Mr. and Mrs. Thonras HóskiTJIr. of 4 Pentremawr-road, SwaAmea- are cele. braniig their golden weddmg Q.ùa);.lhE! 17th inst. AZ-17
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DEATHS. I.EES.-Febr-uary 8th. in France, Ivor tCof* poral) son of Hector Rees, 34. Beechwood.. read, late of Eirchgrovs Inn, Llansamiet. Aged 26. 2ilA2-20 TU CKER.-ON February 14. at 6?ifcres-street, St. Thomas, iSaipuel icoal trimmer. Swan- sea Docks. aged 57, the beloved husband of Mary Jane Tucker. Funeral 'JHiesnaijjr, JJOt-h, for St. BrrniioeLs Church, Biaunton, N, Devon, leaving lligh-street Sunion a.30 a.m. 2..1A2-19 TItAVIS.-On Wednesday, February 1'ith. at 12, Milton-terrac. Beatrice, beloved daugh- ter of William and Elizabeth Thomas and widow of the late Jolu Travis. Funeral 3.15, Monday, at Sketty. Private. 231A2-17
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THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. SALTER.—Will the numerous friends of th< late Mt. W. A. Salter please accept the heartfelt thanks of the widow and daugh- ter for the mar, beautiful tioral tributes and the land expressions of sympathy sent them in their sad bereavement? Z3A2-17 IN MEMORIAL. EVA.NS.-In loving memory if our dear, father, James Evans, 46. Robert-street, Alanseltau, Wfl) passed away OIl February 17th, 1916. Deeply mourned by ftis son and daughter, llaydc and Mabel Evans, Chat. ham. 233A2-17 EVANS.-I,n loving memory of James Evans, of 46, Robert-street, Manselton, who departed this life February 17th, 1916. For eve- with the Lord." —From his sorrowing wife and children. 231A2-11 JEFFREYS.—In loving memory of Joi n Jef. ftteys, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Jehieys, of Cwmbwrla, who died February 17th, 1913. Deeply regretted.—From In" loving wife ani children BEYNON.—in ever loving memory <t £ 'ihomas Beynon, IV atkin-street, who passed away February J6tn. 1916.—Sadly missed by his wife ana Children. "rANTEii, for Swansea District, by an » T old established .Lif's Asouranoe and House Purchase Company, a Competent Mall to introduce Business and Agents; salary and commission.—W rite Box rl 6 Leader Office, Swansea- BOOT REPAIREEb, Several gooi Men -L' wan?ed; œnch worK; good w?ge. pmd- ??.stiuM employment n suimbiC.—?ppiy ?eeret?ry, Cooperative Sociei.y. romar< duiais. .A¡C-33  AUNDR? Learner required; age over -16: I wagM 1'?s. wecKly.—-ippty AUtf?n* Swansea, nenpra? .Hospuai. S%an;ca. 24 ??ARDMAlU r?qniLpd; to live?u: "a?a ?' over ZU; good references essential.— Apply Matron Swansea General Ro?nta.t .Swansea, 1.A-23 ANTED, Manager for Drapery aud Out. » htting-Depariiueiu, with ?mowiedge of ndovv dressing. ineligible; wages &0$! uttl experience and copy of reference nr£1j letter.—Ap^iy Secretary, Co-operative So- ciety, A JC2.23 T° IjET- -Morriston, Free fully licen-ed x r,unlic House well situated; good trade; satisfactory reasons; vaiuatioii.- Apply David il. Xnomas Estate Agent,, t'qv-. "iwajlsea. ° ¿jlA2- CROOKS.—Experienced good, plain Cook. Generals; Generals, W OIJUUK House- Keepers, lviiciienicaids, iiead' alao tingle- nanded Between-Alaios, h)a-semUYiie, single- handed; ai^o second, fourth, and third Par- lourmaids, liouse-i'arlourmaids, Nurses, and 1. a¡..es. lJnder-lilltler¡;lJickiu.son s Registry, Uioucester. ;2idA2-23 F OIL SALE, No. 7, Richmond-road, Up: X lands; eiectru light und all modern conveniences; eariy possession, lc-agnilicsnt view.—Apply on the premises. 231A2-24 \TANTED, Gravedigger (7iK4igibie> ~tern- » porary -one witn experience preterred. —Appiy Parks and Cemeteries Office, 4,, Proapect-place. Swansea. i.. 23;,A2-20 T7vlREVVOOD.—Bt ndling and Firelighter- JL mailing Machines, 5us. Enormous output. \ta.ste timber and sa.vdust"ntilrseci.—Eili and Herbert, Ltd Leicester. 231A2-2S IObT, between King Edward-road and StT i Thomas, a. Pocket Book. containing iSotes and Dock Pass.—Finder rewarded on returning same to John Hopkins, 41, Ysgol- street, St. Thomaa 231A2-29 John M, Leeder & Son's Announcements. FOR SAIX. HAWTHOnNE AVENUE^ UPLANDS^ Modern Residence, freehold; 2 recep- tion, 5 bedrooms; excellent sanitary ar- rangements; ki'tchen. 6cultef^-<%a-si £ houae; convenient for trams. FINSBURY-TERRACE.—Convenient Housei 2 reception. 5 bedrooms, bathroom, lava- tory. usual domestic accommodation: lease- hold low ground rent; quick sale desired. HAZLE-MERE POAfX SKfFl r>euij-De- JnL taclicd House; 2 reccptiori, kitchen, etc., 4 betirooms, bathroom, lavatory; lease- hold or freehold; near trams, etc. BRYN-ROAD.—Convenient IIousc; 3 recep- JD tion, 5 bedrooms, bathroom, lavatory, etc.; lease, 77 years unMpircJ; low &round rent.. > re.n t. 1X>LET T~f7ALTEii ROAD.—Excellent House; 3 re- f ception. 6 bedrooms. bathroom, lava- tordy, usual domestic accommodation; im- meiate poMeasion.? \V\? f EI.L-A RRANGE1) Residence" in E-ftton. W. crescent;. 2 reception, 6 bedrooms, bath-room, etc., usual domestic accommoda- tion possession 24th March next. FOR SALE, Bishopston, Freehold Land and 2 Semi-Detached Houses, near Nor way;" plentiful supply of water; green- hc use, etc. T70R Full Particulars of the above Propei*- jT ties, apply to Messrs John M. Leeder «nd-Soa. Auctioneers, Surveyors and Estate Agents. 46 Waterloo-street. Swansea. Swansea & District Master Bakers' and Millers' Association. ADVANCE IN PRICE OF BREAD. Owing to the continued advance in price of Flour and other commodities, we are reluctantly compelled to advance the price of Bread on and after MONDAY NEXT to 10ld. per 41b. Loaf (Retail). 9/9 per dozen Wholesale. THOS. P. DAVIES, Hon. Sec.
COMMERCE OF THE DAY
COMMERCE OF THE DAY BUTTER MARKET. Cork. Saturday.—Seconds, 184s.; lresn but™ ter, 187s. MEAT MARKET. A Central Market, Saturday — beet—scoxcn long, s. to 8s. 4d.; shore 8s. 2d. to 8s. 4d.; English. 8s. to 8a. 4d.; Irish, including Hir- kenhead killed, 8-1 to 8s. 4d.: (Jiilled hind- quarters. 7s. 9d. to 8s. 2d.; fore.*6s. lOd. to 78 .2(1. Yiitton-Scotch wethers. 713 lOd. to 8s. 4d.; ewes. 63. 8d. to 7s 4d.; English, wethers. 7s 4d. to 8s.; ewes, 6s. 8d, to 7s. dd. Lamb—English, 8s. 4d. to 9s. 8d.; Scotch as 4d. to 9s. Veal, English, 6s. to 9s. 4d. I«L AX ELLY STEEL CO.. LTD. Mr. 'i. t-ro-ny anft air. traiiK jtices nave been appointed to fill the vaeSilcics ,)h the lioard of directors of the LlauelTy Steel Co.. Ltd.
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Signor Bissolati, the Italian Minister of State, arrived in Paris on Friday and went to the Ministry of Munitiohs, where he had a long interview with M. Albert Thomas.
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d. SARRON PASCO E, F.S.I., F.A.I. (BY EXAM.). AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR, VALUER, LAND, HOCSE ANC ESTATE AGENT, Is prepared to undeijtake and give personal and prompt attention to SALES BY AUCTION of Freehold, Copyhold, and Leasehold Pro- perties. Grotmd Bents. Reversions, etc. AUCTION SALES of Furniture, Machinery Live and Dead Stock, etc., undertaken and promptly settled. SALES OF PROPERTY. by Private Contract. Negot ation of Mortgages. Insurances of all Descriptions Effected. VALUATIONS for Probate, Legacy and Mortgage Purposes. Fire Claims Assessed. House Property Economically Warage^; and Repairs Supervised. RENTS COLLECTED. Registers Kept of Furnished and Urn* furnished Houses, Business Premises, and Bu'lding Land, to be Let # £ ,.Sald. Selected List Free on Receipt of Re- quirements, Particulars of Properties tftttrftd Free. Inventories Made. Dilapidations Scheduled. f Distresses of all kinds undertaken by a Certificated Bailiff under personal Buporvisio# OFFICES:—CARDIGAN CHAMB ERS. 6, COLLERE STREET* SWAN SEA.. ? A Telephone: 595 Doe? ■ ? '? .—-— < L
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[THE CBEAT LOAN j OVERWHELMING SUCCESS I SWAK'SEA'S_ £ 8,100,800 I While any computation of the tots) sum subscribed to the War Loan can only; he guess work, a Press Association repre- sentative was inforrncd by a responsible official on Friday night that it had been roughly calculatid that a conservative estimate of the total amount of new money is from £ fi00,000,00a to SI ,283,030,000 The Stock Lxchango was talking confi- cie-ntly on Friday of a thousand millions of new money from the Lean. Uudoubt- cdly the figure will be beyond all prece- dent and, indeed, beyond all early ex- ,ct,ati( I -'ivc, wee Kg ago nothing even remotely approaching such a figure was, believed in the City to he attainable. i PREVIOUS BIG LOANS. I Prior to this war tho largest loan ever I floa,ted in tilis country was one of I 1-3,000,0()0 in consuls at the time of the IJJoer War. In the autumn of 1911 a an of 'S-350,000,000 was hoat-eci, and the following 1 summer the great per cent. war loan i realised a total of ahcmt £t)\jÜ,Oj.lO,OOO, of: which, however, £ 200,000,1100 was taken up 5 bv the banks. "WILL STAGGER WORLD. The prevailing opinion on the London 'Stock Lschango on Saturday morning ) waa that the response to the War Loan! would stagger the world. The subscrip- tions have been far above tho most e-.m-? t .,aiQ? c?P???ions. "G I SWANSEA'S £ 6,000,000. I Great RaHy on Closing Day. I Though at the moment it is- impossible ? ?ive the- correct total of Swansea'G (contribution to the War Loan, it is safe l ?) 61at that the town? total exceeds 6iN -million l?unds; in fact, the Swansea rbarometer at noon to-day registered this Amount.. It was a glorious rally on Friday, and -the buiiiiij and post otlieo were kept un- I ceasingly busy all through the day. In 811 the Svvansea banks, particularly at the post office in the case of the email investor, lple passed through in a I?c? contmuous ? proce?ion. Many parents brough tnen- children, in whose numo they inve6bed; some carried bandies of ftUed-in application forms with a cheque pinned to eh; while th?rc were several ea?es from the docks where clerks carried bags filled with cheques and franked forms. Swansea s rally, it be said, was a striking example of patriotism and the keen desire of the public to do all in Tht-ir power to help to win the war, and it serves as one of the finest de- monstrations of practical patriotism in the history of the town. Ono w elhknown local bank manager characterised the rally as H a record rush." whilst enquiry at all the Swansea banks on Saturday morning showed a similar etate of things. At noon on Saturday it was announced by the Borough Treasurer that Swansea's contribution amounted to £ 6,100,000. THE SMALL INVESTOR. I no interest of the small investor, saul t another manager, was a marked feature. But that interest should not wane, because the public could serve the purpose well by continuing to purchase df-ar savings certificates, which will b3 payable in five years." SAVINGS BANK'S PART. In this connection it is interesting to point out that the Swansea Savings Bank •have taken up for their depositors in the War Loan LI,5,700, £ 17,200 being conver- sions The total amount now deposited with the Government is £380,000. ,N ABSOLUTE RECORD. The Swansea War Savings Association had an extraordinarily busy time on Fri- day, and though figures cannot be given nt the moment, the number of applica- tion's is in all rejects an absolute record. One of the principal amounts invested in the town on Friday watt YIO.bOo froin me employes of Messrs. Baldwins. in two departments of the Leader office a sum of slightly over 21,250 lias been subscribed. HOSPITAL'S RESPONSE. "til keeping with its position as one of the most important institutions of the borough, the Swansea Hospital is contri- buting its quota to the War Loan. Both the board of management and the officials and members of the staff have don% their bit. In addition to the large sums in- vested by the Board on behailf of the In- stitution itself, a scheme has been put into operation by which all members of the fttaff have had an opportunity to take up stock, and repay the authorities by instalments over an extended period. Full .advantage has been taken of the scheme, and a substantial* amount of War Loan btuc, l has been taken 'up as a result. NEATH. Although the actual figures are not available, the statement can be ventured that Neath and district, through the local War SavinCommittee, has sub- scribed over £l,uIIJ,OOO to the Loan. The later additions announced are: £ I Mr. G. B. Price, Tonna 5,000 Mr. M. L. Daniels 2,000 Mr. John Rees. J,P. 1,500 Mr. W. G. Joines, Western Moor 1,000 I Mr. and Mrs. Arnold 1,000 1: Mr. W. Bowen Davios 700 A. t. n. snowal mi.*U^ 40. -a..u.Ii;]'-1.10 ui, 1..11ö 0->T:iXLii uuaiu I ofoguardians on Friday, it was decided to i subscribe. £ 10,000 to the War Loam < PORT TALBOT. The post offices at Port Talbot and Aber- ,on were kept open on Friday night till nine o'clock, and this extension was fully ju.ified. lhere was a great rush for the War Loan, and business in War Saving Certificates were particularly brisk. The hard propaganda work put in by the War Savings Committee told at last, and when the secretaries are able to put the figures together it will be found that Aberavon and port Talbot, though regarded at ^headquarters as black spots," have 1 ifspondnd a.s loyally as any other dis- trict- The colliers have at last fallen into ,line and are forming War Savings Associa-
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I ILL IN BASE HOSPITAL. Vows has been received at Megan-street, Cwnibwrla, that A.B. Idris Davies is now iving III at the CanadIan Hospital, France- A.B. Davies is the EnD of Mr. J. Da vise, a6sista.nt master at Waunwen School-
THE TELEPHONE SERVICE.I
THE TELEPHONE SERVICE. I Mr. W. E. Gaunt?tt. district mánag I of the P???L? tc?phoMs for Swansea and 8?uth Wales area, i leaving Swansea, having been appointed to a similar posi- tion in thi Gloucester section. He takes up his new post on April 1st next. He 19' to be succeeded by Mr. Edmunds, dis- trict manager tor tho Stirling district, tlaud.
SWANSEA TEACHERS' WtilST DRIVE…
SWANSEA TEACHERS' WtilST DRIVE I A suuccssffl whist drive in connection -with the Swansea National TJnioa of iTr8, in aid of the Mayor's Gomfoxts t IFund, was held at the Shaftesbury Hall, Swanaea, on Friday evening. Over a. hun- dred lauic\? and gentlemen were present, I and dancing Was indulged in till mid-
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 SWANSEA. J The Hafod Schools were closed on j Friday owing to lack of coal.
I LLANELLY SPORTING I I--GOSSIP.
I LLANELLY SPORTING I I GOSSIP. Presentation t; popular Local I j Officer. Liuh W. H. Buckley, Penyfai, Llan-I j elly" who-e coming of age hn.s bertn the occasion of tho presentation by the staff -nd workmen c; i Biiek-l'ey's Brewery of a magnificent framNI photo- Kraph of himself on h&rseback, is tbo bearer of an honoured name in the town and county. He is n1 keen sportsman, and while in college he held the distinc- tion of being stroke to the Radloy College boat which rowed at Henley in the summer of 1.913. The young subaltern also won for the college a silver cup in j n. boxing contest. lie is a keen horseman and motorist, and, like his late father, very fond of hounds and a keen follower. He joined up in 1914, and was later I transferred to the Inniskilling Dragoons. His brother is. also< on active service. STRADEY FROSTBOUND. I Much disappointment was felt when it wafc found that Stradey was again un- playable on Saturday, the ground being still frostbound. It was to have been the venue of the charity match between*. Llanelly and Machynis, the proceeds of which were to have been devoted to the widowed mother of the lato Morgan J. Twiiiing, the captain of the Machynis (cam, who came by his death so tragic- ally- Apart from the worthiness of the cause, the fixturo was looked forward to with considerable interest owing to the keen rivalry that exists between the teams, who have already met twice this season, honours being easy on each occa- sion. It is hoped that on the substituted date King Fr6at will have passed away. PROMISING PLAYERS. The Park Athletic Ciub is a promising young organisation. Its Soccer team this season has been remarkably success- ful, having won all its matches. To-day they had a fixture with Swansea St. Helen's at the Half-way Grounds. THREE TO ONE. The newly-formed Trimaaran Associa- tion team were led to victory by Harry Neale- against Burryport on Saturday. All the players acquitted themselves well, and the combination on the Trim- saran side was distinctly good. Much is expected from this new combination, ii"c should make iteelf a force to be reckon with. The result of Saturday's game was: Trimsaran, 3 goals; Burry- fcort, 1 «goal. The scorers 011 the winning tide were Harry Nealo (captain), Johnny B^ non, and George Burke.
SWANSEA WELSH FLAG DAY. I
SWANSEA WELSH FLAG DAY. I The arrangements for the Welsh Flag Day Oil JXe-Trch 3rd are proceeding apace. The proceeds will go to Provide comforts I for the loeal men lighting with the col- our. Mr T. L. Jenkins, the hon. secre- tary, is actively engaged in coinpleting the arrangements. He is being well 6tip- ported bv the Cymrodorion Society. Mr. C. C. Vivian is the hen. treasurer, and the influential committoe of ladies is pre- sided over by the Mayor. I
A MELEE. I A GREENH
A  MELEE. I A GREENH<LL MELEE. Swansea Detectives Savagely I Assaulted. The story of savage as??uli? on two Swansea detectives tWa? told at the s M.I.- eea Court on Saturday, when John Henry Ryan, labourer-, was summoned for assaulting Detectives Francis and giibl) at Greenhill on February 3rd; also with refusing to assist the officers when called upon to do so in the names H.M. tho King. Detecti^fe W. Francis paid whilst arresting a deserter a large crowd gathered and lwc-amo very hostile. The defendant, when called upon to assist, struck witness heavily in the face. He used filthy language, and, seizing the deserter's tunic, attempted to rescue him. At that time both the officers and their, prisoner were struggling on the ground. Defendant kicked Gubb on the head with such force that the officer was "complk-tely knocked out." Mr. Harold King, prosecuting for the police, characterised the assault as a most brutal one, and added there was no reason why defendant should not have assisted the officers. Defendant broke down and e-obljed out t!")t"he was a married man with three children, and had never been in trouble before. A friend came home from the front, and lie had a drop of whisky, and could not remember anything. Mr. Ross or fiud that to kick a man whilet lie was on the ground was a cowardly thing. [VT each assault on the officers defendant was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, the terms to run consecutively. The other charge was not pressed.