The Cambria Daily Leader

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THE SCROLL OF FAME. ¡ Swansea Recorder in the Honours Ust. Sir John Llewelyn's Son Also Mentioned. I Among a number of Welsh officerl whose names have been brought to the ?O Ce Secretary of State for War for valI uaabhl1e « i service, are the following:- .w^iS"01-*$* W elBh Fu>i1iers. confer ofUinOWn WcLsh K C' and re- -r-der of SwanBea who has trained Park thousands of men at Kinmd Park, and is now organising a special battalions for youths of 18. t -Veaeibles-Llewelyii, Lieut.-Col. C- In0rgan Yeomanry. c. ItergM?, S.LiJ" D. LlOTelrn- Pen- llergaer, Swansea. Sir Francifi, K. C B Lloyd, LI'leut.-Gen Sir FraDei?. K.C.B., C.v.a., D.S.O., commander London d?- ^H r^nal Force. Pv?8, Lieut.-Col. F., late Pem- S XC°m^nry' High Sheriff of ■jpsisr ok^T, in 1880. Resides at  Prihard. Major and Honorary Lieut.- P.?l ?. Glamorgan Yeomanry. Lord of thD ?Mr of Colwinstone and a J.P. for Glamorgan. Was appointed "? the third line de?ts and >Lrlmirii<f ?4lr ««"«• ? the s»"U" ;■ wSS MO"nted Brigade. j  ."?"OSPjTALAGA)N. n¿. "'r L"  WAEW HENRY Griffiths, of a '¡Welsh Regiment second &On of Mr. -.d? Willaia GriiBtbB. Rhandir? • r? ^ni-nrHiil*^16 '?? in a base hospital ":in France. Ile ?? rather badly wounded 4-1,0 Qv,i Va operations, and was in hosPItal for a long time in consequence. YSl CAl I Y UNFIT .Fte. Withalu Henry r17h¿: Devons, ?? Mrs. Henry Thomas, ???d"di.n ? v Vill?? p??rd?lais. has ?n so S5aU wou?? in the fighting in France that he is now discharged as ?hycK?lly unfit. 11, GORSEINON PALS WOUNDED. has officially reached the parents of Pte. T. H. John. and Pte. H. AVebbej, of the Bevone, to the effect that (both of thelll ar6 lying wounded at Salo- ■ nika- The two lads, both aged 21, en- listed ogether in September, 1914, and fought side by side. The former was. employed as a furnaceman in the Old l Works, and the latter as a rte-elworker in (jroveeond. -Vllf, IM OF PNEUMONIA. eW6 llag been received in Pembroke of the death from pneumonia of Pte. Philip picton, Welsh Guards, third son of the ■late Mr. Philip Picton and Mrs. Picton, of Owen-street, orange gardener, Pembroke- shire. I CARMARTHEN VICAR'S SON. 4 r'ews has been received that fiieut. 10119-h Herbert, South Wales Borderers, jgon of the Rev. John Herbert, vicar of jjjlanllaw ddog, near Carmarthen, has J>een wounded, in the East. He was a stu- .^ent at the Cardiff School of Medicine. LOCAL NURSE DECORATED. Mass INancy Jones, late district nurse at {Pontardulais, has been decorated with the ithe Royal Red Croes, bestowed on her for Valuable services rendered at the Military NoepitaJ, Bristol. I SERVED IN DARDANELLES. ■ jpbe. W. R. Thomas,, of 72. High-street, ■fiLndoverv. has been wounded. Pte. Thomas served with the Welsh Regiment -in the Dardanelles where he contracted 'dysentery. He is the 6on of our Llan- j?overy and Llandilc? district representa- ?ve. KWANSEA COALTRIMMER'S DEATH. i. gergeant Alfred Popham, South Wales .Jtorderers, has been killed in action in 'leeopotamia. J Sergeant Popham was a Swansea. coal- ,tri.nl-er- He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Villi21111 Popham, of No. 17, Bridge-street. CjTe leaves a widow and two children. J CASUALTIES. officially reported on Sunday:- Rahk and File. Killed: Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—Hopkins, 13146, jCpL A. Glanamman. < Woteester Regiment.-Williams, 21491, karmarthen (enlt.). Wounded: Boyal Welsh Fusiliers.—Jenkins, 12268, [> Llsnelly South Wales Borderers.—Davdes, 14136, JjCpl. I- G., LlanGUy. < Royal Naval Division List. Secretary of the Admiralty an- 'Bonnces the following casualties:- Killed: Ed^arck' Hubert Ernest, A.B., B.N.V.B., Wales; English, James, A.B., Wales; Hamer, Horace, A.B., Wales; Jones, William Ewart, R-V-R., Wales; Lancelott, Wil- Cam !A B., Ernest, A. B R. N V R Wales; liaro Ernest, A.B., R.N.V.R., Wales; MaloneJ. Thomas, L.S., R.N.V.R., Wales; l'ethetkk, Edward, A.B.. R.N.V.R., Wales; Shopland. Fred.. A.B., R.N.V .R., Wales; Wood, William, A.B., R.N.V.R., Wales. Wounded: ClearY, Joseph. A.B., R.N.V .R., Wales; Ivor James, A.B., R.N.V.R., Wales; Rees, David Daniel, A.B., Wales.

H6VIS Everybody's Bread.

ALDERMAN EVAN EVANS. Aldennan JWan Evans, Beresford House, passed a blY comfortable night, but he is ,in a vArY edition. i

Among those who evidence before i the RoyalCommission it University Education In Wales last week was Mr. F. W. Gilbertson., i

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FOR WELSH TROOPS. J r FOR WELS TROOPS. 1 I Interesting Gifts for the I Great Sale. Many handsome gifts have been received by Mrs. Hopkinson, who is arranging a sale to be held at Covcnt Garden on Wed- nesday, the proceeds to be given to the National Fund for Welsh Troops, and over which Mrs. Lloyd George will preside as auctioneer. Lord Plymouth has sent a I couple of oil paintings and an ivory paper I knife. Sir Alfred Mond, M.P., has given two Bakst pictures, while autograph letters of George Meredith, the novelist, have come from Lady Mond and Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, M.P. A number of articles of jewellery have been forwarded by Lady Mackworth and Lady Rhondda. Lady Owen Philipps has presented an historic shell. A bronz3 group comes from Mrs. Herbert Lewis, a medallion from Sir Goscombe John, and a carved Indian chair has been received from La-dy Mostyn. A fired shell from the French front comes from Sir Vincent Evans and a worked silk picture from Lady Tredegar. A number of copies of the Prime Minister's photo- graph have been sent by MøSÐrs. Vandykes and Mr. Ivor Novello has sent fifty signed copies of his song, Keep the Home Fires Burning."

WEAK, ACHING BACK? RUB OUT LUMBAGO! RUB BACKACHE AWAY WITH A I SMALL BOTTLE OF OLD rf ST. JACOBS OIL." Ah! the pain is gone! Quickly? Yes. Almost insbant relief from pain, stiffness and lameness follows a gentle rubbing with St. Jacobs Oil/* Rub this soothing p?otf penetrac ing oil ?3?. ??'? wherever the pain /? ??), ???" is, and like ma?ic, ,whzre relief comes. St.  the Jacobs Oil" is a ????. ?" is harmless backache, /?'???? Imnbago and sciatica /??? ?\ cure, which never >' ■ o &L -?' disappoints, and /?????!S does not burn S j > ?? ??LR  the skin. S t i ff n ess, W ? ?<  ?'? 6tit? -h in the V- s i d e, and sense of /?f /??????? t h ? spin ?j?  ?S????   Jacobs Oil enables you? ?' Wf? '????/ to forget that you ever had a back, be- cause it will not hurt Q; feel stiS and weak any more. Do not$ eo?er' Get a ? small bottle of St. JaApbx Oil ? now from your chemist and pbtain lasting I relief. j

I DEATH OF MR. B. THOMAS. I The deatli took place on Saturday of Mr. Bevan Thomas, 4, Uplands-crescent. Swansea. Deceased, who was in his 49th Jar, had. been jn comparatively good health, and on J'ridav evening left home for a isliorl; walk. Whilst entering the house on his return he had a seizure, and I never regained consciousness. Mr. Thomas was a colliery proprietor, and had resided in the town for nearly 20 years. A native of Ystalyfera, lie was the son of the late Mr. Dd. Griffith Thomas, and was edu- I cated at Yetalyfera County School and Hereford College. lie leaves a widow and three 6ons (two of whom are in the Army).

OUR NAVAL BRIGADE. I Navy League Lecture at Swansea.1 I To assist our brave boys at the front, I an interesting lecture was given at the I Grand Theatre, Swansea, on Sunday even- t ing, by Mr. J. Bramston (of the Navy ? League), on "The Navy and the War." 1 The lecture was illustrated by lantern views. I The lecturer dwelt on the great supe- riority of the British Navy. An interesting programme was also given. ] The lads of the Naval Brigade, in com- mand of Lieut. John Hodgens, made that gentleman feel thoroughly proud of him- self. Drilled by Instructor ^.shbury, they:, gave their drills and exercises. "Sea Chanties," the time-honoured favourites of Jack, were given in splendid fashion bv the lads, under tite conductorship of Miss May Ashbury, whilst the Brigade rife Rand rendered an admirable account of itself (conductor Riddiford leading). Other items were rendered by Miss Flor- ence Gehen, Mr. Owen Bennett, and a talented little lady, Miss Day (Killay). The Mayor, who presided, expressed his pleasure at the large attendance, and laid emphasis on tho excellent work accom- plished by the Swansea Naval Brigade. During the evening Lieut. John Hod- gens introduced to the audience a lad named Withev, from St. Thomas, who has been twice torpedoed, and who is ready to go to sea again. (Loud applause).

NEATH FAN .-C-I-ERIS- S'UCCESS.. I At the South of England Pomeranian I Championship Dog Show, in London on Saturday, Mm. love, Market Vaults, Neath, won two second prizes with her home-bred black pom Scouts Blackson."

HONOUR FOR LLANELLY LADY. [ Mrs. J. T. Nicholas, College Hill, Llan- elly, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross in recognition of her services as sister in charge of the operating theatre of the Alexendria Military Hospital, Cosham. Sister Nicholas, who is the second Llanellyite to receive this distinc- tion, has been engaged at the hospital since the outbreak of war.

ANCIENT SHEPHERDS. ii II ii n rfTfr District Annual Gathering at Neath. The annunl meeting of the South Wales and Monmouth District (National Insur- ance section) of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds was held at Neath on Saturday afternoon, presided over by Bro. Rd. Buck- land (chairman), supported by Bros. S., R. Marsh (vico chairman), B. Trerise (past chairman), W. D. Johns (treasurer) and J C. Rove (secretary). There were 39 delegates present and also the Mayor of Neath (Aid. H. P. Charles) and Council- lor Henry Thomas. The Mayor, in welcoming the delegates to Neath, said their visit was a grelat honour to the town. Councillor H. Thomas said he felt it a great privilege to attend to give them a welcome to Neath. On the proposition of Bro. S. R. jikrsh, seconded by Bro. James Miles, a vote of thanks was given to the Mayor and Coun- cillor H. Thomas for their attendance and welcome, and both briefly responded. THE WORK OF THE DISTRICT. The District Secretary (Bro. J. C. Rowe) reported that during the past year 393 new members had been accepted, that the pre- sent membership 'was nearly 9,000. includ- ing 1.300 members serving with the Navy or Army, and that the payments for bene- fits amounted to £ 5,824, a decrease of JE143 compared with the preceding year. He dealt with the position created by the claims thrown upon the funds of the ap- proved societies as a direct consequence of the war, the inadequacy 01 the pensions granted to disabled Navy and Army mem- bers, and to the effect of the Ryan R/eports and the anticipated legislation. He con- gratulated the Wm. Tarr" Lodge upon maintaining the position achieved by their members last year in introducing the largest number of members. The secretary was congratulated on his report, and heartily thanked for the way in which he carried out his duties. The reports of. the district treasurer, the executive committee, and the Govern- ment auditors were given and adopted, and many matters of domestic interest were dealt with. ELECTION OF OFFICERS,. The ballots for the new officers and committees were declared as follows:- Chairman, Bro. S. R. Marsh (Cardiff), vice-chairman, Bro. Albert E. Davieg (Swansea); past chairman, Bro. Richard Buckland (Morriston). Executive Com- mittee: Bros. H. J. Bassett (Llangen nech), W. J. Brooks (Mountain Ash), J H. Cole (Skewen), William Davies (Ynys hir), W. L". Francis (Cwmbwrla), James Miles (Pontnewydd), W. J. Radley (Car- diff), and B. Treriso (Swansea). A.M.C delegates: Bros. Richard Buckland (Mot- rieton), S. R. Marsh (Cardiff), and W. J. Radley (Cardiff). A vote of thaliks to the thairman and other officers concluded a successful gathering.

A LLANELLY PASTORATE. The members of the Calf aria Baptist Church, Llanelly, have extended a call to the Rev. W. J. Williams, of Letterston.

A TRUSS THAT GIVES YOU CONFI- DENCE. You will geel safe when you have it on; able to do your daily work, and equal to any demand that may be made on you. If you are a truss wearer you will appreciate how much this wiil be worth to you. With Rich's No. 6 Truss you just put it on in the morning and then forget it. No springs, no big clumsy pads. Weighs only a few ounces. Ask Mr. Rich to give you a trial fitting. Rich, The Chemist, Ltd., Surgical House, 30, High-street, Swansea. Hours, 11.0 to 1.0, and 4.0 to 7.0.

V.T.C. ROUTE MARCHES. The members of the Pontardawe V.T.C. took part in a route march on Sunday morning through Pontardawe and Cly- dach, thence to Glais. The Teturn journey was made via Alltwen. There were about SO present, in charge of Lieut. F. R. Phil- lips. The band ,of the 3rd Glamorgan Batt. (conductor L. Lewis) headed the proces- sion. There was also 06 route march at Swan- sea.

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A YEAR AT THE FRONT. Capt. Rev. H. C. Mander I I Comes Back to Swansea. Captain tha Rev. H. C. Mander, pastor of Mount I'leasant Baptist Church, re- turned to Swansea on Saturday, looking none the worse for his experiences. He has been in France for a year. For the first five months he was attached to a division which served in the line, and took part in the great attack of July. Then for five months he was at the casualty clearing station, and for the last seven weeks at the Base Hospital. So he has had opportunities of seeing military life right from the trenches to the base. He says that all our boys are very opti- mistic, firm of mind, and entertain the highest hopes of our success this year. Mr. Mander conducts the weekly prayer meeting at 31ount Pleasant on Wednesday evening, ard on Sunday evening next hopes to speak about his experiences in France. After that, he will take a fort- night's holiday.

LLANELLY TEACHER. The Army Absentee Charge. In the case of Daniel F. Griffiths, the Llanelly teacher and Socialist, who is charged with being an absentee, the Llan- elly Bench gave their decision on Monday. Defendant drew attention to the case of a Class C3 teacher in which the military, after applying to have it reviewed, asked that it should be withdrawn. The Deputy Clerk said that did not affect this case. The Chairman (Mr. W. David) said the bench were satisfied that defendant by not complying with the conditions of his ex- emption, had become an absentee without leave. In view, however, of a Board of Education circular, they adjourned the case until 7th March in order that the War Office might be communicated with.

THE DOCKS SCHEME. Mr. Robert Williams Explains, the Position. The speakers at the Elysium, Swansea, on Sunday afternoon were Mr. Halford, of the Herald" magazine, and Mr. Robert Williams, organising secretary of the Transport Federation. Mr. Twomey presided. Mr. Williams, referring to the sug- gested scheme for dealing with labour at the docks, said that his attitude had been misrepresented. Those gentlemen who -had attributed to him support of any scheme of trimming in Swansea were either unwittingly or deliberately lying. He had not done or written anything about the scheme. Three weeks ago he attended a conference in Cardiff and en- deavoured to convey the views of the Government. A resolution was passed asking that, as the additional work would mean increased profits, the men should have adequate rates of pay, as overtime rates. To that they wore legiti- mately entitled.

SWANSEA LADY'S FUNERAL. I The funeral took place at the Mumbles on Monday of Miss Rosina C. Siedle, St. James' Gardens, Swansea. Requiem Mass was conducted at St. David's Church by the Rev. Father Connolly. Mr. W. F. Hulley presided at the organ. The chief mourners were Messrs. E. H., A. E., A. J., and C. F. Siedle (brothers), Col. J. E. Thomas (brother-in-law), Messrs. Rotzinger, Mackinerry, G. Oliver, D. Davies, W. F. Hulley, and J. Mac- Sweeney. The Rev. Father Conally offi- ciated. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. D. C. Jones and Co., Swansea.

HOSPITAL GOVERNORS. I On Saturday the works governors of the Swansea Hospital met to appoint their representatives on the Board of Manage- ment. Mr. Thomas Williams was re-ap- pointed chairman, and Councillor George (rethin vice-chairman. The appointed representatives were:-Swanse-a district. Messrs. Williams, Hy. Thomas and J. W. j Francis; Port Talbot, R, Lavery; Pont- ardawe, Mark James; Ystradgynlais. Idns Lewis-, Clydach, F. Lilley; Pantyffynon. Evan Williams; Brynamman, John II nvie,l! I Dalais Valley, John Thomas; (Tlyn-Neath. J. Jones; Amman Valley, Dd Davies; Morriston, W. G. Davies; Pont- ardulais, Jos. Davies; Ystalyfera, W. T. Jones; Neath, Coun. Geo. Gethin; 1.1aes- teg, not appointed; Gorseinon, Wm. Mor- gan

SWANSEA RAGGED SCHOOL. The 60th annual meeting in connection with the Swansea Ragged School will take place at the School on Tuesday evening. Tea will be on the tables at 6 p.m., and a public meeting will be held at 8.0 p.m. Addresses will be delivered and a musical programme will be gone through. Mr. D. MeageT, the superintendent, states that the debt on the building has been reduced from JE76 j>i o

ON THE TIGRIS IH THE ENENV S BEAR I THIE E E fil YS I FOCUSES 6F TRENCHES T AKEH ¡ Pross Bureau, Sunday, 10.15 p.m. In. continuation of the communique issued on the 23rd inst. the following re- port has been received from the general ofifcer commanding in Mesopotamia:— The southern portion of the Sanna-i-Yat position captured in the first assault on February 22 consisted of two lines of trenches on a frontage of 450 yards and to odepth of 100 yards. The Turks delivered six counter-attacks, but although one of them was temporarily successful our gains were secured and con- solidated. On the afternoon of the same day a fur- ther assault was launched against the Turkish first and second line to the north in prolongation of those secured in the morning, and the whole objective was gained. A heavy Turkish counter-attack tem- porarily retarted progress, but we finally consolidated our gcdns, and by the end ot the day the first two lines of trenches on a front of 900 yards were firmly in our hands. ACROSS THE RIVER. The operation having drawn the enemy's attention to the direction of Sanna-i-Yrat, it seemed possible that a crossing of the Tigris in the neighbourhood of the Shum- ran bend might be effected; and plans were laid to this end. Just before daybreak on February 23rd the first covering party were ferried across, followed at intervals throughout the day by other parties. These covering parties firmly estab- lished themselves on the left bank, secur- ing the landing and taking many pri- soners. Immediately tho landings were secured and sufficient clearance obtained, the construction of a bridge was commenced. In nine hours the bridge was com- pleted, and by nightfall the position on the left bank was secured and consoli- dated. Tho Turks offered a stubborn resistance to our progress. in the Shumran Penin- sula. but thanks to the efficient disposi- tion and handling of our covering artil- lery and machine guns on the right bank, ,this resistance failed to stop our advance. THIRD AND FOURTH LINES CARRI ED. Simultaneously with the crossing of the river we assailed on the Sanna-i-Yat position, and tho third and fourth Turkish line of trenches were captured on a front of 1,050 yards. It is not yet passible to give a full account of the operations, but the num- ber of prisoners taken on the 23rd in the Shumra area now amounts to 11 officers and 533 other ranks. Five machine guns were also captured. During the past few days two enemy aeroplanes have been shot down.

AT THE POLICE COURTS. ————— ————— SWANSEA. Monday.—Before Messrs. Richard Martin; (in the chair), Hyam Goldberg and Fred Edwards. There were no prisoners for trial. LIGHTING PROSECUTIONS. A Walter-road resident summoned for an alleged offence against the Lighting Regulations was given a week to get wit- nesses. Mr. Henry Thompson represented an- other defendant who was lilted 15s.. A Morriston lady for a similar offence was fined 5s., and a St. llelen's-road, resi- dent 15s. UNLIGHTED HURDY-GURDY. A barrel "organ left in Neath-road, Plasmarl, on February 13th, without a light, caus-ed Liliait Prue to be fined 5s.

THE POTTER'S HAND. I Mumbles Vicar on Christianity and the War. Oyetermouth Church was crowded on Sunday evening when the Hev. Harold S. Williams preached the first of a course of sermons during Lent on Christianity and the War." The rev. gentleman said that under that type of a potter God was moulding and re-moulding nations and showing his ab- solute power of disposing of them, as he did with the Jewish nation, because of their sin and inpenitence. A vast change had come over Russia—that land of op- pression and tyrannical rule—to-day she believed in freedom, and had emancipated the Jews, and given to them absolute freedom in Poland. France was, in days gone by, rotting in the slime of harlotry. and its Government had been hostile to religion. To-day the French peasant was saying his prayers in the churches and on the battlefield. France was, un- doubtedly in the hands of the potter. Germany had given herself entirely over to materialism, rationalism, and the rc- jection of Christ. Would God break her to pieces like a potter's vessel? Time would tell. With regard to England he believed that God had chosen her to be a vessel of honour, and to be a blessing to other nations. She was to-day the proudest and greatest nation in the world, but there were black pages in her history. As wealth and prosperity had increased so had sin and vice. He prayed that God I would still keep England as a vessel of honour.

FARM TRACTOR DEMONSTRATION. On Tuesday morning at 10 o clocK, a demonstration of farm tractor work will be given at Cwmllwydd. Mr. Frank Tun- br-dge, the Borough Estate Agent, has the I arr.t-j,i;t-ii-ents in hand, and he gives a cordial invitation to all interested to be I present.

COMMERCE OF THE DAY ————— —————. BUTTER MARKET. Cork Monday.—Seconds 17. fresh butter 187. METAL MARKET. London, Monday.—Copper, 139 to 140 cash, 136i to 137 three month. Tin. 198J to 198s tyssh and three months. Enslis-h lead, 32fc; Foreign. M to 29J. Spelter 663 to 523. MEAT MARKET. London, Monday—Beef: Scotch Ion p. 8s. 6d to 8s. B(i short, 8s. 8d to 9s.; English, in- cluding Birkenhead killed. 8s. 4d. to 8s. Pd.; chilled hind quarters. 7s. :0d. to Ss.; fore. 76. to 7s. 2d. Mutton: Scotch wethers, 8s. 4d to 9s. ewes, 7s. to 7s. 8d; English wethers, 79. 8d to 8s. 4d.; ewes. 7s. to .s. 8d Lambs: English, 8s. 8d. to 10s.; Scotch, 9s. 4d to 10s. Veal slow, pork dull. CATTLE MARKET. London, Monday.—Arrivals of beasts were larger than on previous Monday, and met dow demand. Values, however, tended Rrmer. Norfolke 95. 10d. to lOs^ Leicester Shorthorns, 96. to 9s. 8d.; Dii?ins, 9s. 4d.; fat cows and heavy bulls, 7s. 8d to 8s. Sheep supplies also larger, and experienced fair support at firmer prices. Down wethera 9s. 8d. to 10s. 4d.; half-bred 40"" 93. 4d. to 10s.; do., Down ewes. GA. to ?o. 4d; half bred do, 8s Lambs: Half-bred. 10s. 4d. per ■8lbs». to sink the offal. No calves offered. Milch cows realised L35 to C45 each. Total srypHes: 841 beasts. 3,000 Sheep, 14 cows. Birkenhead, Monday. There were 830 cattle on ffer, trade very dear, besc sorts making 3id. to 141d. per lb- to sink the ,offal. Best beef up to 12Jd. per lb. There were 307 sheep and lambs, and trade was elow. lambs making from Is. Id to Is. lid. per lb. for the bodies.

PEARL ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. HIGH HDLBORN, W.C. Summary of ANNUAL REPORT for the Year ending December 31st, 1916. In presenting the Firty-Third Annual Report and Statement of Accounts, th Directors have again to Call attention to the exceptional conditions which have pr< vailed during the past year owing to prolongation of the war. During the year claims to the extent of zEi52,453 5s. 7d. have b2en paid on the live of 9.950 ot our policyholders reported killed in tho war. This, brings the total amoun so paid up to the present date to L243,343 4s, 6d. The great majority of these policie were issued prior to Ih3 outbreak of war, and in all cases the sum assured has bee: paid in full, and without any charge for extra premium. The practice has been continued of providing substantial financial assistance t the great body of the Staff who have been callea to the Colours. Owing to the urgen need the number has greatly increased and is now upwards of 7,000 men. The Directors aim has been to do all that was possible patriotically to assist th' Government and to this end the Company's holding in the War Loan Securities has beei increased to £ 1,457,193 and has been considerably added to since, the close of th Accounts. INCOME.—The Total Premium Income for the year amounted to £ 3,564,843 23. 6d., a; increase of £ 269,7S3 over that of the previous year. In the Ordinary Branch, the Premium Income amounted to £ 684,350 1s. 4d., whicl is E49,185 1z. 61.i. greater than that of the previous year. The number of policies issue( during the year in this Branch was 24,523, assuring the sum of £ 1,873,952, and producin* a New Annual Premium Income of £88.412 14s. lid. 2,980 Personal Accident and Employers' Liability Policies were granted during thi year, representing £ 8,104 Os. Id. New Annual Premium Income, the Premiums re ceived in this Branch amounted to £ 32,004 19s. 5d. The Total Income for the year amounted to £ 3,325,927 4s. 3d., being an increase o. £ 2C8;876 Os. 7d. over that of the previous year. C-tALIIS.-The Life Claims, Grants, Matured Endowments. Accident and Employers Liability Claims numbered 187,365 during the ysar, amounting with Bonuses and out standing Claims, to 11,612,939 12s. 9d., which, added to the sums previously paid make a total of Elg,590,855 13s. 6::1. FUNDS.—The Total Funds now amount to C-11,564,971 15s. 5d., which is an increase oi £ 1,005,061 13s. 7d. over those of last year. By Order, F. D. BOWLES, Chairman. Wanted, additional representatives in all districts. To good business men liberal terms and certain success.—Apply to the D istrict Superintendent. T. Price, 3,t, St. lielen's-road, Swansea. W Hughes, 8, The Parade, Neath. D. J. Harris, 19, Elgin-street, -I,lanselton.i J. Griffiths, 3, Talbot-strcet, Maesteg. E. Morgan, 13, Swansea-rd., Pontardawe. Bridgend. 1. H. Morgan, 101, Woc)(I',ielci-st., -liorriston I G. Thomas, Station-road, Brynamman.

ONE RUGBY GAME. MINICIPA! Ssscndary Bsats Danygraig. Only one game was played under the auspices of the Swansea Schools' Rugby League at the Recreation Ground on Saturday morning, when Danygraig op- posed Municipal Secondary. Municipal secondary in the opening stages set up a hot attack upon the Danygraig line, hut Barter, who assisted the astsiders, kept his line intact. Owens removed the pressure by kicking to touch at the centre. Cockle tried hard to get. through on his own, but Matthias- tackled him well and brought him down near the twenty-five. Jiopton here Eeqt out to Coker, who in turn transferred to Ber- nard Jones. The Secondary centre went off at a line pace, and alter eluding Barter, went over under the posts, but no good resulted. For some time after- wards play rernaineed in neutral terri- tory until Barter seemed likely to ecore, hut Ronald Evans brought off a great tackle. Danygraig tried their utmost to break through the defence, but Coker. Johns and Jones were Ilnbeatable. Half- time: Municipal Secondary, 1 try; Dany- graig. nil. After the resumption Danygraig made a brief invasion of Secondary territory, but were repulsed by Jones. In mid-field R .Jones fielded from a high kick, and running strongly handed on to Hopton lie being in a favourable position. The Secondary half went off at a fine pace and, beating Barter, scored a fine try. which was not converted. The Secondary lads maintained a strong pressure on the East- side line, and but for a timely tackle by Owens they would have added another score. Danygraig played up gamely, and their tackling caused the Secondary backs considerable trouble. At this stage the diminutive Grey. the Secondary custo- dian. took a share in the attack, and ac- cepting a chance near the posts, scored a nippy try. The Eastsiders were by no means discouraged, and by neat foot- work got to the secondary line, but their efforts lacked finish, and they failed to score. Final Score: Municipil Secondary—3 tries. Danygraig—Nil. WELSH SHIELD. Swansea Scitoo&ays fVisst Cardiff iJ1 Semi-Final. (By" DOMINIE.") The Swansea Schools? Association League entertained the Cardiff League on the Vetch Field on Saturday afternoon, when a keen struggle for the semi-final tie for the Welsh Schools' Shield was an- ticipated. Swansea had entered this round by virtue of defeating Merthyr (5—0). whereas Cardiff trounced Ebbw Vale to the tune of 11-0. To-day's winners will meet Barry in the Fina] The teams were as follows:— Cardiff.—Stone (Severn-road) Butler (Radnor-road) and Peterson (Grange): Thomas (Gladstone), Trigg, captain (Sev- ern-road) and Lewis (Moorland); Dalli- more (Gladstone), Cross (Stacey), Mepk I (Radnor), Groves. (Moorland), and McCreadie (Moorland). Swansea.—G. Johns (Brynmill); T. Rees (Mun. Sec.) and C. Oldfield (Sketty); H. Bradley (Brynhyfryd), G. Day (Waunwen) and Roy Jones (Bryn- mill); C. Hughes, captain (Dyfatty), D. J. Lewis (Mun. Sec.), Albert Thomas (Waunweu), J. F. Bell (Mun. Sec.), and T. Williams (Waunwen). Referee: Mr. Evans, Merthyr. Cardiff set the ball rolling, and Bell was early in evidence for determined tackling. C. Hughes sent in a tine centre but Peterson kicked well and Oldfield sent to Bell who, with Tommy Williams, gained much ground. Dallimore and Cross did splendidly for Cardiff, and Lewis got his foot to the ball just as Groves was shooting from a dangerous position. Cardiff continued to attack, but found Day and Oldfield very much at home. Dallimorc and Cross combined to a nicety, and Meek looked a certain scorer when Day got in a splendid and timely kick. C. Hughes now ran well, and centred, but the forwards were not up. Butler sent to Meek, who gave to MvCreadie, The. latter, closely attended by Roy Jones. traversed the length of the field, but Jones managed to spoil his shot. Day and Lewis gave Hughes an opportu- nity. but Peterson was wary, and gave the agile Charlie" little room. McCreadie again ran splendidly for Cardiff, but Geo. Day was showing up surprisingly well in defence. Day, Bell and Tommy Williams combined beautifully, and carried play to the Cardiff line, but Butler proved him- self master of the movement. The Whites Were now warming to their work, and Albert Thomas had hard lines with a ground shot. D. J. Lewis was about the best forward on the field, his tackling and feeding deserving great commendation. The Cardiff right now made great pro- gress. and Johns saved a magnificent shot from Dallimore. Cardiff sent in several near 6hots, and Johns did all that came his Wly\.M ma&tel.lv f" 'i. TDrrhee, Lewis and Day again cjiui.ii.-u -> and a melee in the Cardiff goal niDuwi looked a certain score, but Peterson again kicked to safety. Cardiff had a similar experience at the other end where Day cleared. Swansea resumed the attack with vigour, Williams and Bell being brilliant. —Half-time: Cardiff, nil; Swansea, nil. In the second moiety Groves and McCreadie were early in evidence for Car- diff, Tom Rees, however, repelling the attack rather cheaply. Day. Bell and Tom Williams combined with effect and forced a corner, which proved fruitless. Eeventually. Bell worked out a wonderful opening for TOMMY WILLIAMS, who scored a magnificent goal.

The Rev. Cynon Lewis, Fleet-street Con- gregational Chapel, Swansea, is seriously I ill I

TOO LATE FOR CLASS I FJCATl ON. DEATHS. GRIFFITHS.—On Sunday, February 25th, at o Jersey-street, liafod, Hannah kiriffiths, aged 73 .years. Public funeral, Thursday, Ma-i-ch 1st. for Danygraig, 3 p.m. 238A2-23 YJi\'E — At Neston House, Suetty, on Feb. 25th. 1917 (suddenly), Mary, beloved wife of Lance-Corpl. Hy. Vine. R.A.M.C., and eldest daughter of Jacob Guuston, coaJ merchant.—"Thy Will be Done." 238A2-2E S,MALT)ON.—On Sunday. February 25th. William Smaldon, 20. Aberdyhci thi-streei (Old milkman cf St. Thomas'. Funeral on Wednesday. 2.30, for Danygraig Men only. 25GA2-27 THANKS FOR SYMPATHY FORD.—Mrs. Edwards, and family of the late Mr. Henry Ford, 3, Kind's-road. Mumbles, desire to thank all their frieniz for the kind sympat!1y shrrl:n them in their recent bereavement. 233A2-73

APERY.—Experienced Young Lady -• riuirrd us Srlerwoman.—E Hatfield, Furnishing Draper. 14, St, Helen "road, Swansea. 238A2-3 IMPORTANT. PLEASE NOTE. THE f e- .:r1 STUPES fJ -:H ljtj 'í) i M ¡ Jr U WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY Thursday Next. Employees' H?idav? CO., Boro' Stores, College St., Swansea. /7<v~At 10 crz'J rzn t~ m to si r= mra I 'I: THE FOOD BEVERAGE JI   OF ??? P?Or-.LE." I i i,"(;r r :xL L 0; 1 i a-  Vi-Cocoa—dsHcious, sustain- I inS» ir.vigor- .g pQ a6 d,9d, & 11 6yio I VI U!

At Bow-street Police Court on Saturday a cheque for d £ i0, from the Bow-street Reward Fund, was by Sir John Dickinson to Police-constable James Frederick Patten, 685 W. in recognition of his bravery in stopping two runaway horses with a timber-laden van on Brixton Hill on October 16 last, and preventing a serious accident.

| Feet are just My Feet are just Achmg „ for "T12" How glorious, how tjrand TII Mal,-es tired, sore, perspiring feet ?cel. ??f  '*?  ?? 's J?'t won? ?W? derful the relief '????? TtZB.vM;" T7   ? r\?? When you get home from the factory, just take your shoes off, and then put those weary. aching, burning feet of yotire in a TIZ bath. The pain ceases at once, and relief comes as a tremendous joy. When your feet feel like lumps of lead- all tired out—just try TIZ. It's grand— it's glorious. Also you will find it takes all pain -from corns. There's nothing like TIZ.. It's. the only remedy that draws: out all the poisonous exudations which puff up your feet and cause foot torture. Get a 1/1:1 box of TIZ at any chemiet't or stores—don't wait. Ah! how glad your feet become; how comfortable your shoes feel. Standing all day won't tire you then one little bit. And be Send a box to your boy at the Front-he needs TIZ as much as you do. l'