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. INSPECTOR'S MEAL irtorE.L…
INSPECTOR'S MEAL irtorE.L i UR j mRAL. Neath Licensee and Customer Charged. CASES DISMISSED. Minard G. Hooper, of the Three Cranes Inn, Neath, was summoned at the Neath Police Court on Monday for supplying in- toxicating liquor and with permitting con- sumpticn during prohibited hours and Evan Woodward, The Grove, Swansea, was charged with consuming intoxicating, liquor at the same time. Mr. Edward Powell ap- peared for the prosecution, Mr. Matthew Arnold for the defence, and Mr. A. Jestyn Jeffreys watched the case. Mr:" Pott-ell said that P.S. Edwards en- tered the Three Cranes at 2.45, p.m. on the 28th ult. There he found Woodward with half a glass of beer in front of him. Wood- ward was not having a meal at the time. Mr. Arnold, informally pleading guilty, stated that Mr. Woodward wee an inspector rib thê Telephone Department of the G. P.O., where he had been employed since 1885. At 2.55 p.m. Woodward came to the luncheon bar of the inn and ordered a glass of beer and some bread and cheese. Mrs. Hooper was actually getting the food when the police officer entered. It was a technical offence at the mOstr'in which the licensee had made a bona-fide mistake; and was not a case in which a fine should be imposed. The case was dismissed on payment of costs, the Chairman stating that the Bench, -fb^lieved'that Woodward did go to the house for a meal.
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NEATH COLLISION. Girl Starts a Lorry Which I Runs into Another. i Kate Parker. Philip-court, pleadtsd guilty at Neath on Monday to driving a motor- lorry without a license. The Chief Constable said that while a man in the errlployment of Messrs* Hancock, brewers, was delivering beer at the Cambrian Hotel, the defendant started the lorry and drove across into Windsor-rood, raii into an- other motor and caused an accident. P.C. Devere-ux supported the charge and said that-defendant was very distressed at what had happened. Mr. Matthew Arnold (Messrs. Hancock) said a qualified driver was in charge, but the girl took the matter into her own hands. The Chairman (Mr. C. S. B. Gardner) You are fined L5. The girl left the court, weeping hysteri- eaily, agisted by a police offioer.
CRIPPLED MARE.
CRIPPLED MARE. I, Abortive Anneal Against '1'> Assize Sentence. On Monday in the Criminal Appeal Court, Ivor Hudson, who was convicted at Cardiff Assizes of maiming cattle at Merthyr Tydvil and sentenced to three years' penal servi- tude, appealed from the order of Mr. Justice Salter refusing leave to appeal against the oonviotion and sentence. In giving judgment, the Lord Chief Jus- tice said applicant was employed by David Jones, farmer, who owned a valuable mare, worth L150, at the time of the injuries. Appellant wanted to work the mare, but the fanner said she. was too wild for him. Ap- pellant seemed to ha"e objected to that, and aaid if he omld na r work her, he would put her so that no one else could work her. He was dbsmmed. Some days later the mare showed lame- ness, and on being examined two nails were found driven up one hoof and one nail up the other hoof. The mare was an absolute cripple. The appeal was dismissed
50 MILLION TONS:
50 MILLION TONS: Swansea Man and Big Coal Deal. Mr. Gardner, managing director of the Colliery Investment Trust, Ltd., of 171, Queen Victoria-street, London, and Swansea, returned on Monday night to Paris, and on Saturday completed his arrangements, which were intercepted I by the United States coal strike, for the supply of coal and coke to the Con- tinent. Agreements have been signed by 're- sponsible persons, under a proper u-an- cial guarantee, for the supply of 50,000,000. tons of British, Canadian and United States coal and coke, srad over a period of five years; 25,000,000 tons to go to Italy, under the adminis- tration of Signor Casoretti; and 25,000,000 tons to go to France and Switzerland, under Monsieur Beyler, Lf Paris. The chartering of the bnts "• J1 be undertaken by the Colliery Trust. — —
GOOD THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS…
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HIGHER TRAMWAY FARES. i
HIGHER TRAMWAY FARES. The Highways Committee of London County Council report that if the financial stability of the undertaking is to be tained it will be necessary, unless some ottier remedy is forthcoming, to arrange for a fur- ther increase to be made in the fares charged on the tramways."
IN MEMORY OF SWANSEA POLICE.…
IN MEMORY OF SWANSEA POLICE. In memorv of the officers of the Swansea. Tss'n'ofice Force who have fallen in the war, a memorial tablet is to be presented to the police by the 8th Swansea (Alexandna) Troop of Boy Scouts, at the Central Police Station, on Tuesday. The memorial, which is of carved oak, with the names of the fallen suitably inscribed, will be presented by Mr. Dtid E. Thomae.
THE EAST SIDE RAILWAY FATALITY.…
THE EAST SIDE RAILWAY FATALITY. An inquest was held on Monday afternoon I on the body of a mason's labourer named Charles James Jones, who lodged with a Mrs. Loxton, No. 16, Owens'-terrace, Fox- bole, who was killed on the Midland Rail- way crossing near the White Rock Works. A verdict was returned that deceased died from shock tollowing injuries. »
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l TRANSPORT CHAOS. co —— Swansea Traders and Manu- facturers Get Busy. COMMITTEE TO SIT WEEKLY. A meeting of representative traders, ship- pers, railway companies, and Trade Unions was held on Monday afternoon, at the offices the Welsh Tinplate and Steel Manufac- turers' Association, Swansea. Mr. F. Gibbins, chairman oc the Welsh j Tinplate and Sheet Manufacturers' Associa- tion, presided, and pointed out that the purpose of the meeting was to consider sug- gestions made at the recent conference with the Prime Minister in regard to the restrict. ing of the present congestion in regard to transport. It was explained that this meeting was called at the request of the Prime Minister, with the object of appointing a small committee of nine, to represent the three interests named, to consist of three represen- tatives of the traders, three of the railwaj compares, and three of the Trades' Unions, besides secretaries of the various associa- tions. Mr. J. C. Davies was appointed the repre- sentative of the shipping interests, with others to be appointed later. Mr. Lowther (Port Talbot Railway), Mr. Charles Roberts (G.W.R.), and Mr. A. C. Tait (L.N.W.E.) were appointed for the railway companies Trades' Unions Mr. T. Merrells was ap- pointed to represent the Transport Union, and it was decided that the two represen- tativeL3 to be appointed later should be one to represent the coaltrimmers, and one for the railwaymen. Mr. H. C. Thomas, assistant secretary of the Tinplate Association, was appointed secretary, his address being 29, Royal Metal Exchange, Swansea. The committee will hold its first meeting on Monday next, and will sit weekly as long as requisite utider present circumstances A REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDANCE. There were present 20 representatives of industries and shipping, 20 representatives of railway companies, and representatives of the several Trades Unions. The interests represen.ted were the Welsh Plate and Sheet Manufacturers' Association, tihe South NVales Siemens Steel Association, the Iron and Steel Makers' Association, the copper and spelter trades, the South Wales Acid Association, the SouttrWales Frei.hters' Association, the Swansea Chamber of Commerce, the Welsh Engineers' and Founders' Association, the British Mannesmann Tube Company, the Swansea Gas Light Company, the Swansea Merchants' Association, the Iren and Steel Trades' Confederation, the Tin and Sheet Miilmem's Association, the Dockers' Union, the National Unaon of General Workers, and the Welsp Artisans' Aasocia.tion. Amongst those present were Lord Chet- wynd (chairman of the Maraiesmann Tube Company), Mr. Be-n Tillett, M.P., Mr. C. A. Roberts (chief goods manager of the Great Western Railway), and representatives of tihe Midland, London and North-W estern, Port Talbot, and the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railways, and the Swansea Harbour Trust.
WIFE LOCKED OUT.
WIFE LOCKED OUT. Marital Differences at Llanelly. Rachael Chappel, Carway-street, Burry Port, at Llanelly Police Court on Monday, applied for a maintenance order against Joseph Henry Chappel, 65, Pembrey-road, Llanellv Mrs. Chappel stated that she was locked out last May and her husband gave her 10s. a week. When she called at the house her husband took away the baby and closed the door. She had a child before marriage, for whicn she received 7s. 6d. a week. Her husband, at the time of marriage, was a widower with two children and there was one child of the marriage. She had been earning F.2 a week on munitions and her husband f-3 4s. Id. Joseph H. Chappel said the present proceedings would not have been taken had his wife been able to continue on munitions. wi The Bench made an order of ZI a week wiuii the custody of the baby.
IDUNVANT DIPHTHERIA.I
I DUNVANT DIPHTHERIA. I Many Cases: Polluted Stream. I ¡ It was reported at the Sanitary Committee of the Swansea Rural Council on Monday that a serious outbreak of diphtheria had taken place at Dunvant, both in the Coun- cil's area and that of the Swansea Council and Gower Rural District Council. The sanitary inspector said that having received complaints anent the oftensifeners of a stream he "investigated and found hat six cottages on the Gower side of the stream possessed no sanitary conveniences whatever, and consequently the stream was polluted. Fifty cases of diphtheria have occurred in the district. It was decided to communicate to the Gower Council. I WELL-KNOWN CONTRACTOR. I Sir John Jackson, the well-known con- tractor, died suddenly "on Sunday, Amongst a mass of great works in all parts of the world, he was responsible for important dock works at Swansea.
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 <f?M R???  "COME ON, BILLS" Remarkable Scenes at Swansea Town Council. LABOUR MEMBERS' ACTION. A remarkable scene occurred at the Swan- sea Town Council on Monday afternoon in I connection with the deputation re milk prices. Mr. Dd. Williams, during the considera- tion.of the ordinary business, moved the sus- pension of the standing orders, in order that the Council might receive the deputation, who desired to present a petition against the high price of milk. Here a difficulty arose. The statutory orders stated that no deputation could be received at the Council, but if the Parlia- mentary Committee deemed it expedient that the Council should receive a deputation, then a special meeting of the Council was to be convened for that purpose. Clearly (said the Town Clerk) the Council could not receive the deputation, but Coun. Williams had raised an im- portant point. Can you suspend your standing orders to get over the diffi- culty?" It tl-i transpired that no standing order 1 be suspended except by motion. IS THAT YOUR RULING? I Mr. Dd. Williams (loudly): Is that your ruling, Mr. Town Clerk,? If so, I am going to submit that every increase in salary given since last March is out of order, and I am going to call upon all those who have received it to refund. The Mayor said that whilst he had every sympathy with the objects of the deputation he regretted to rule Mr. Williams' motion out of order. Mr. David Williams, rising to leave the room whilst other.Labour members also rose from their seats, amidst some confusion, said: "Very well; you will have no Coun- cil; it is the most ridiculous ruling I- have ever heard of." Coun. A. Ball. calling to Ald. Owen, said, "Come on, Bill." Amidst the general con- fusion Coun. Colwil1 respectfully suggested, in view of the vital importance of the matter, ) that the Council strain a point Coun. Miles suggested an adjournment of the Council. The Town Clerk interposed that the Mayor's ruling was perfectly correct, and the better plan was to adjourn for half an hour. The Mayor thought that the matter might be referred to a special meeting there and 'ien of the Parliamentary Committee to re- ceive the deputation. I I CANNOT ACCEPT THAT." Mr. Williams (speaking from the centre of the floor): VTTth great respect I cannot accept that position. He went on to repeat that for every increase in salary the Stand- ing Orders had been got over, but in this matter of vital 'importance the deputation were turned down on a technical point of the suspension of the Standing Orders. I am going to say, added Mr. Williams, that I am not stopping any more for any Council meet- ing to-day. The Mayor a-ppealed to them to try L,-d get over the difficulty and said they were in sympathy with the deputation, but there were the Standing Orders in front of them. Eventually, on the motion of Coun. Miles, econded by Ald. Owen, it was agreed to adjourn the Council meeting for hal" an hour for the purpose of receiving the deputa-f tion. A i [ THE DEPUTATION RECEIVED. At the informal meeting which then followed Alderman W. Owen introduced the deputation, consisting of Mrs. Wil- liams, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Lowndes. r. Owen said the ladies had come to nut their case before the Council on the very important question of milk. The deputy-Mayor (Aid. Molyneux) then took the chair and it was readily resolved to admit the whole of the de- putation, numbering about forty women. MARCH OF PROTEST. I 44 Ladies Demonstrate to the Council. The imputation to the Council cowisted of three ladies, viz., Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Lowndes, and Mrs. Coun. Dd. Williams. Forty-four ladies marched from the Public Library, with three banners', through High-street and Wind-street, to the Guildhall. Their object was to place petitions against the present prices of milk (to which there are 11,560 signatures) before the Council. z
LOCAL WEDDINGS. !
LOCAL WEDDINGS. Beynon-Howells. I A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary's Church, Clydaeh. on Saturday morn- ing, when Miss Dorothy Ivy Howells, oldest daughter of Mr. W. Howells, of Carlton- road, Clydaeh, was married to Mr. D. J Beynon, Orchard-street, Pontardawe. The bride, attired in a cream cbstume. with large cream picture-hat with black streamers to match, and carrying a sheaf of white chrys- anthemums, was attended by Miss Gracie Howells as chief bridesmaid, and given away by her father, while.Mr. A. Beynon accom- i panied the bridegroom. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. G. T. Walters, curate, ——— PHILLIPS—BROOKS. A wedding was solemnised at Maesyrhaf Chapel, Neath, between Miss Emma Brooks, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W T. Brooks, Cadoxton, Neath, and Mr. D. J. Phillips, oily son of Mr. James Phillips, con- fectioner, Bridge-street, Neath. The Rev. E B. Powell officiated. The bride, voha was given away by Dr. J. P. Prell, Aberdu- lais, was charmingly attired in a dress of champagne whipcord, trimmed witij p-le- blue georgette, with hat to match. The bride was attended by Miss Elsie Phillips (sister of bridegroom), Miss G. M. Hughes, md Miss V M. Delve (n ieces of the bride), while Mr. E. Evans, Neath, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride, u here a laice number of relatives and friends joined them. I.
j ! SWANSEA'S TRADE. :
SWANSEA'S TRADE. Returns Below T the Average I- Last Week. j #With the exception of the geneial exponts, trade at the docks last week was below the average. Imports were unusually limited, and the coal and patent fuel trades quiet, due to a shortage of supplies, considerable tonnage being on stem. The clearances of general cargo, however, were only little short of 12,000 tons. Im- ports 2,674 tons, exports 75,531 tons, and total trade 78(205 tons, compared with 82,808 tons the preceding v oek, and 107,260 tons the corresponding period last year. Shipments of coal were 48,728 tons, patent fuel. 14,900 tons, and tinplates, iron, steel, etc., 11,903 tons, the latter for Belgium, France, Spain, ItaJy, Far East and home ports shipments of tinplates 98,932 toxes, and Teceirts f, i works 90.199 boxes. Stocks 17-,286 boxes, compared with 185,019 boxes the preceding week, and 130,029 boxes at this date last year.
I --I I ti,ooo FOR BROKEN…
I I ti,ooo FOR BROKEN LEGS. Mr. Alfred Edwin Johnson, of Penge, managing clerk-to a firm of solicitors, was in the Kinr's Bench on Monday awarded ;61,000 damage^ against the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway Co. for injuries re- ceived in a collision on the railway. Plain- tiff's legs were broken. tr~—Trrr— —
I SWANSEA ALDERMEN'S BEREAVE-1…
SWANSEA ALDERMEN'S BEREAVE- ME NTS. At the Swansea Town Council on Wednes- day, a vote of condolence was passed with Aid. W. Owen and family in the death of his father. A similar mark of respect was paid to Aid. Powlesland upon tho Wjfch of bis father-in-14w.
IPRICE OF MILK. -
I PRICE OF MILK. Women's Strong Protest to Swansea Town Council. I "DOWNRIGHT CRUEL." The Swansea Town Council, on Monday afternoon, the Mayor presiding, received the deputation of women who protested against the high prices of milk. Mrs. David Williams, the first speaker, s.a.id they had been working for the past fortnight—not that it was really necessary— to get the women of Swansea, interested with regard to the price of milk. They felt that there were a great number of people who were not aware of the great difficulty experi- enced among the rank and file to get this im- portant food for the children. She. in- j stanced a case where a home was visited in Swansea and where the mother of seven children, whose father during the war had been ploughing the oceans, was not in a position to get half a pint of milk a day for her children. That was the position of the man who was supposed to have been fight- :ng for his country. It was downright cruel. She appealed to the Council to l take the mat- ter in hand and hoped the Council would do their utmost to bring down the price of milk. There was no doubt, Mrs. Williams oon- tinned, that people were making huge pro- fits in milk, and it was not at all necessary. A case was known where a farmer was sell- ing his milk for 6d. a. quart, amd iff one could do it, all the farmers of the country could do the same thing. As a proof of thø' un- doubted interest taken in the vital question 1,y the women, she stated that they had a petition which contained the names of FOURTEEN THOUSAND WOMEN, and they would have had twice as much had they allowed the men to sign. But it was a women's question, and she sincerely hoped that the Council would do something on be- half of the town of Swansea. (Applause.) j Mrs. Lowndes followed and thanked the Council for admitting the deputa-tion into their "august assembly," but the case they had in hand really warranted the intrusion- They were not attending as a political or- ganisation, but responding to public opinion- i. J..1- OL. J. J W grant. Lueir expression, one aib-u puuitcu out. the deteriorating effect of the high price of milk on the rising generation. This was a day when they must. ber their brother's burden. They had heard a great deal of re- construction, but this was a work of con- struction we were trying to buald up a nation of healthy and robust men and women, but they could not expect this without the proper supplies. As a way of finding out the general opinion, she suggested a town's bal- lot on the question of all householders. Mrs. Kefly als spoke, but said she was really the guardian of the deputation— (laughter)—and she thanked the Council for their hearing. The Mayor said the Council was very sym- pathetic indeed with this matter, and thanked them for coming forward to put their case. The deputation then retired FOOD CONTROLLER TO BE APPROACHED. Mr. David Williamo was the first on his feet and moved that the petition be for- warded to the IJood Controller. With re- card to the position which had arisen before the deputation entered the chamber, he said it would have been a serious matter for them if they had turned the deputation down. He vary much regret-ted the position. The Mayor seconded, a.nd said nobody fElt. keener on the matter than himself. Mr. Harry Griffiths supported and said that butter as well as milk was affected, and unless municipaJitces took some strong action he could s-e% a rickety nation gr.,in'o- up: I The Mayor said he would not ask for an amendment, and the resolution was carried unanimously.
;0 - .-.....-I FUR AND FEATHER.…
;0 FUR AND FEATHER. Prize-winners at Loughor ..1 Shoft. A. Fur and Feather Show (the third an- nual) was held at the National Schools, Loughor, on Saturday. There were 300 entries. Tho principal winiiers-, were: INDIAN GAME. Indian game, cock or hen: Mr. David Phillips, Loughor. Indian cock or pullet, bred 1914: Mr. D. Phillips. Modern game, cock or hen D. W. Davies, Morriston. Old English game: Win. Rees, Waunarlwydd. Orpington, cock: Jenkins and Thomas, Bynea also Orpington heal. Barred cock: W. J. Be van, Brynamman (2nd). Cock G. Hughes, Groveseiid- White Wyandotte cock Evans and Richards, Felinfoel.. White Wyandotte hen W Saunders, Skewen. Leghorn: J. Rabey, Morriston. Ancona: A. T. Weatherby, Llanelly. Rhode Island cock: J. H. Evans, Gcrseinon. Rhode Is- land Red hen Evans and Richards, Felin- foel. Minorca: J. Lloyd Evans, Amman- ford. Sussex cock and hen: J. Lewis, Cross Hands. Any other variety Thomas Evans, Llanelly. Old English spangle cock: R. H. Sampson, Pontarduiais. Ditto hen David Erasmus, Loughor. Old English game Miss L. AVadner, Cwmbwrla. Wyandotte H. E. Holme's, Ammanford. PIGEONS. Working homer, cock adult, cook bred 1919, and working homer hen: Hagedorn and Cox, Loughor. Working homer, flown 100 m iles: D. Majnwaring, Grovesend. i Jacobin W. Pettit, Gorseinon. RABBITS. Belgian hare, buck or doe: 1 and 3, A. George, Pontarduiais. Dutch buck or doe: W Evans, Swansea.. English buck or doe Tom Morgans, Waungron A.V.O. buck or doe J. Rees, TreLoeth. Children's pet, fur or feather Willie Thomas, Loughor. i CAGE BIRDS. Canary, nay variety 1, 2 and 3, Gomer Thomas, Grovesend. British birds, any variety: W. J. Lloyd,, Gowerton. Best bird in show was shown by Jenkins and Thomas, Bynea. The judges were Messrs. W. E. Thomas (Resolven), J. Johns (Killay), A. Smith (Morriston), and H. Jones.
i MUNICIPAL MILK. I
MUNICIPAL MILK. Swansea Council and Powers. Swansea Council on Monday unanimously supported resolution1 from Cardiff on he aubjer. of the housi shortage, and appeal- ing to take drastic ieasures to ease the situation by reducing the price of building material, etc. A letter was forwarded from the Food Executive Officer enclosing the resignation of Mra. Trevalean from the Food Committee owing to ill-health. The resignation was confirmed, and Mrs. Kelly appointed in her place. Arising out of a report by the Town Clerk on the question of a municipal milk supply, Mr. Dd. Williams moved a resolution that the Council was of the bpinion that thev should have th power to establish a munici- pal milk supply. Mr. W. Owen seconded, and it was carried unanimously. In reply to Mr. Owen, the Town Clerk said he had/made inquiries and it transpired that no authority had the power, though cer- tain powers were being sought. Mr. Dd. Williams observed that the reso- lution was likely to strengthen the case c* the authority that was seeking the powet, as it expressed the Council's opinion on the matter. t E -==- I —— <
,NO MANDATE.
NO MANDATE. Swansea Mayor and Joiht Industrial Council. — t At the Swansea Town Council on Monday, the Mayor (Aid. Sinclair) said that ac- cording to their wishes, the ex-Mayor (Councillor W. H. Miles), Ald. W. Owen and himself attended a meeting at Cardiff on the question of a Joint Industrial Coun- ci: of a reasonable character for South Wales and Monftiouthshire. The meeting was sympathetic, but not having a mandate to decide, adjourned the question for a month, so that the matter might be discussed by the various Councils. The matter was referred to the Parlia- maè8Q fVtrannYtfrftfr,
I CARRIED OUT TO SEA. i I0-0…
I CARRIED OUT TO SEA. I 0-0 Mumbles Soldiers' All Night Experience. PICKED UP ON TUESDAY. There was much anxiety among the Mumbles community on Monday night on news being spread of a feared boating disas- ter, two soldiers longing to the Mumbles Fort having bee *Vv,alo&nhtd ng to the Al'umbles out to see, but good news was received on Tuesday at mid- day that they had been safely picked up. It appears that on Monday evening Sergt. Foren and Bombardier Whitford, of the Royal Garrison Artillery, stationed at the Mumbles Fort, got into a boat at the Mum- bles Pier, intending to row to the Mumbles Fort, which is on the Mumbles Head. While crossing to the Head they were caught by the current and were carried out to sea, and were last seen about half-a-mile south-east of the Mixen. The lifeboat was called out and prooeeded to cruise around the spot where the men were last seen, and the steam pilot cutter Beaufort also went out and joined in the search, but both returned and reported that they had found no tra& either of the boat or the men. SERGT. FOREN A LOCAL MAN. Sergt. Foren is a Swansea man, and his brothers and sisters reside near Tabernacle- street, Landore. & similar affair, almost identical in every feature, liappened about nine years ago, men named Andrews and Wheeler, of the garrison, leaving the Mum- bles Pip for the Lighthouse with stores. These men were neverhewd of or seen again. Only a cap and a portion of a boat were found at Port Talbot. In the case of Sergt. Foren and Bombar- dier Whitford, they had been ashore and purchased stores, and left the pier about five o'olock. There was a strong, ebb tide on at the time. The ooastguardmen on Bracelet Hill saw the boat struggling and in difficulties, and sent a mess-age to the lighthouse, the keeper of which also saw the danger of the two men, and a telephone message was Sfnt to the nearest house having a telephone, which happened to be the Beaufort Arms, Mum- hl- WASHED OUT TO SEA. The message ran "Send a skiff or craft to help. Two men are being washed out to sea." It was now getting dark. A brother of Sergt. Foren, who resides at Landore, was at the Mumbles all night await- ing tidings. Two tugs were also out search- iug all night—the pilot outter Beaufort and the Staghound. Sergt. Foren had been in the last war, and was a prisoner in Germany for 12 months, being captured at Cambrai. He is a member of the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic School, where he was educated. He is an old-time soldier. His brother and sister reside at 194, Neaiih-road, Landore. He has a wife and a hilc1. PICKED UP BY SWANSEA TRAWLER. The two men were picked up at 9.30 on Tuesday morning by the Swansea trawler Neath ?asti nU lit five miles down Channel. They were both in an exhausted state, and were safely landed at 11.20 a.m. Both men are now at the Mumbles Light- house under medical treatment. Foren, who had suffered from malarial fever, is in a very bad condition, and Whitford, who had had shell-shock, is also ill. It appears that the two men were washed up and down the Channel all night, lost their row-lock, and were unable to work the boat. A brother of Foren went out to meet the trawler in a boat, and an affecting scene was witnessed on board. -4A
MORRISTON PASTOR.
MORRISTON PASTOR. Induction of Rev. J. T. Hughes. at Seion Bapt4t On Monxiay evening, at Seion Baptist Chapel, Morriston, the induction service of the Rev. J. T. Hughes (late of Rhos. Moun- tain Ash) to the postorate took place. Rev. E. Edmunds (Swansea) presided over a large attendance. Mr. W. P. Jones (Belmortt), secretary of the church, read apologies. Rev. J. T. Hughes briefly responded in acceptance. Messrs. Evan James and David Thomas (deacons at Rhos, Mountain Ash) spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Hughes' sterling qualities as a pastor and preacher, and whilst most sincerely regretting their own loss, wished the church at MoTri-ston and. the pastor every sucoess. Rev. T. V. Evans (Olydach) welcomed Mr. Hughes, on behalf of the Morriston District Baptist Association; whilst the Rev. W. Dyfodwg Davies, who is now the "father" of Morriston ministers, welcomed the new pastor on behalf of the Congregiationalists. Other ministers who took part in the ser- vice were :—Revs. 1. Morgan, W. Jones, R. S. Rogers (Oapel Gomer), a.nd D. Price (Bethesda). 'I The church at Seion had been without a resident minister for the last two years, and the Rev. J. T. Hughes commenced his minis- try there on November 30th last. He had previously been in charge of the church at Rhos, Mountain Ash.
FATAL. SHORT CUT.
FATAL. SHORT CUT. Briton Ferry Station Fatality. Accidental death" was the verdict at an inquest held at Briton Ferry on Tuesday (before Mr. Lewis M. Thoma3, coroner), on the death of James Mor- riasey, aged 22, .ho was knocked down 'by a Great Western express train at Briton Ferry on Saturday evening. Evidence was given that deceased was crossing the line to catch a down train to Neath and did not notice the express traiu which came along at full speed. Medical evidence showed that de- ceased bad his head smashed and both arms and legs badly fractured, while the body was carried a distance of 25 yards. In summing-up the Coroner said that deceased evidently was taking a short cut instead of going around by the sub- way, and although the evidence of the railway officials stated that people were warned/about crossing the line the sub- way was not used as often as it should be and this fatality should be a further warning.
SWANSEA AND CARDIFF UNEMPLOYED.
SWANSEA AND CARDIFF UNEM- PLOYED. According to the latest figures re- garding unemployment, Cardiff occupies twenty-second plac among the large cities and towns in thl country, with a total of 2,642, compared with 2,838 in November. Swansea comes twenty-third with 1,639 .M.ses of unemployment, in j comparison 1,200 in Mownta. <
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"1509000 MORE." Added Cost of 150 Swansea Houses. I THE SUB-LETTING POINT. Commercial Traveller (Swansea) writes :— I am glad to find 'Working Joiner in agreement with me on my suggestion that the ratepayers of Swansea should have facts upon this vital question. He again attempts to throw dust in our eyes by sug- gesting that the placing of the order for joinery with a local firm is violating their rules and causing them to sacrifice their labour rules and conditions. This is a very misleading and unwarrantable state- ment. This contract for joinery was given to a local reputable firm, who recognise and carry out fully the Trade Union rules and conditions., --ad no operative engaged upon that work sacrifices an iota of his Trades Unitra. conditions or privileges. That's th* Furthermore, the legal department i the Ministry of Health has ruled that ihe purchase of joinery is not. subletting the works.' It is the purchase of materials, as defined in clause 40 (F.) of the Ministry'" contract form, which says: The term r-aterials means materials and manufactured articles intended to be used on the contract, but only in the state, con- dition, or form in which the contractor usually purchases them in the ordinary course of his business for fixing by work- people directly employed by him.' [ PRECEDENT AS BOOMERANG. Working Joiner cannot deny that his subterfuge is .!oil attempt to create a pre- cedent, which, I am convinced, can only act as a boomerang, most deadly to the cause of Trades Unionism. Swansea is only a branch of the great organisation of car- penters and joiners, and I challenge him to prove that this action originated from the chief council of the society. The attitude of Working Joiner,' coupled with Alderman Owen's references at thf meeting of the Housing Committee has, 7 o doubt, influenced the contractors to throw ap the job in disgust, and the damii ng part is that the ratepayers will be faced with an additional cost in the erection of this first scheme of 150 houses to the tune of from 40 to 50 thousand pounds. Can Alderman Owen and his friends whom he represents find guarantors to re- imburse the council the extra cost over and I above the contract price of these houses if carried out under his scheme? If he is I satisfied and has faith in his followers he cannot object; neither can be object to the Ratepayers Association employing, at their I own expense,' a qualified clerk of works, who shall have access to plans, quantities, time sheets, etc., whereby a check on the costs might be kept for the ratepayers satisfaction. Now to revert to Working Joiner he suggests that the word specialise used in my letter means sweated labour, and at- tempts to gull us with this definition. If he is, what he signs himself as—' A Work- ing Joiner '—he should know that no such conditions exist in any joinery works in South Wales, and I am not one to encour- age or support it. I've had some and know what it mfans. Agam, I must bnng Alderman Owen into the limelight, for at the Housing Committee meeting he stated tliftt the men had promised to give a greater output of labour for the Corporation than they would give to a private employer of labour. (Nuff said on that point.) BUILDERS AND THEIR OWN I JOINERY. "I reiterate what I stated in my previous letter that only about 10 per cent, of the builders and contractors of Great Britain make their own joinery. For obvious .JFASONG^ I should not take Swapsea-on its owxr- -as, u ''But I will add- that, 2 without prejudice > 4 any of the'principles of trades unionism, rfransea could hold a much healthier position In the world of commerce if the operatives would be only true to themselves and their cause. "By the way; why was not 'The Elysium buiit by direct administration j and by the town's operatives? Funny, is it not, That when they wanted a building for themselves they should invite outside tenders and give the job to an outsider?"
j WHERE TO FIND YOUR GIFTS.'
WHERE TO FIND YOUR GIFTS. A Hint for Christmas Shoppers. Christmas is nearly here. Once more the lighted streets Me thronged with eager purchasers. Once more the shop windows are brilliantly illuminated .and piled with enticing gifts. Indeed, as we gazed into the brilliint rwindows of Mr. H. Samuel, IIA Oxfard-street, we heartily wished that it were our destiny to be the lucky recipient of the beautiful gifts displayed therein. InnumeT. abie novelties glittered in the briBliaat light, vanity bags, dress combs, buckles, pins, silver toilet- sets, jewelled brooches, pendants and brace- lets, clocks, watches, sleeve-links—one might ex- tend the list indefinitely. Stiill more astonishing were the prices, plainly marked on every article. Prices which convinced us that here, at least, without exceeding by one penny their intended outlay, our readers can pur- chase beautiful and lasting gifts, which will be a joy and a pride to their lucky possessor. Nothing could surpass the graceful design and evident quality of everything displayed, whether a dainty piece of j^ ewelGery or an elegant article for 'household use. It was a veritable paradise for the Christmas shopper. We leara that the flawless quality which H. Samuel invariably offeirs is made possible at the price by the immensity of his business, the larg- est of its kind in the Empire For 77 yews H. Samual has enjoyed unbroken prosperity, and during these 77 years he has deceived over two hundlred and fifty thousand testimonials from de- lighted purchasers all over the courtry- con- vinc;ng proof of the soundness of H- -Samuel's quality. This is not a.H So anxious ? H. Samuel to leave no doubt whatever in the minds of his cus- t,mers a s to the integrity and'honesty of his busi- t?ime,s as to the int, cess methods, that he is accustomed to trade by the following unique method- Every member of an H. Samuel article is allowed one month's free tria". If at the end of it he has any cause for dissatisfaction he can exchange it or have his pur- chase money refunded in full. We are also authorised by Mr. H. Samuel to announce that to any read er unable to n ake a personal can. will be sent H. Samuel s magnificent Christmas Gift Book on receipt of a postcard without any charge whatever. From this book one may order with the same certainty and economy and satisfaction as if actually purchasing in H. Samuel's shop. We strongly advise OUT readers to make their I first call In their Christmas shopping round at H. Samuel's, in Oxford-street.
I SWANSEA UNIONIST WOMEN,…
SWANSEA UNIONIST WOMEN, A well attended meeting of the women members of the Swansea Conservative and Unionist Association was held at the Victoria Hall, Hotel Cameron, on Mon- day afternoon, when Mrs. Harrison, Vice-Chairman of the Women's Advisory Committee, presided,oand amongst those present were: Mrs. Corker, Dr. Mary T. Ritchings. Mrs. T. R. Robinson, Mrs. Griffith Thomas, Mrs. G. Bevan, Mrs. Auckland, Mrs. Mattey, M-.ss Leaver, Mrs. Leigh Jones Mrs. Grey Walters, Miss West Miss C. Thomas, Mrs. Porter, Mr. and Kfrs. B. Bottomley, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Aubin (Clydaeh). Mrs. Gibbon (Cly- dach), Mrs. Bowen (Pontardawe) and others. The Chairwoman expressed her plea- sure at seeing such an excellent attend- ance, in spite of the very bad weather. I A resolution was unanimously passed expressing the meeting's disgust at the present price of milk, and calling upon the Government to reduce the cost at once. Mrs. Harrison then dealt exhaustively with the agenda of the recent conference of Unionist women, and as a result of same it was decided to form a sub-com- mittee to look into the question of form- ing a women's club in Swansea. The fol- lowing were e lected to deal with the matter: Mrs. Da-i Davies, Mrs. Hem- mings, L Marv Ritchings, Mrs. Corker and Mrs. W. J. O. Harris. Mrs. Bot- tomley, Miss M. A. West and Mrs. Bowen also spoke as delegates. j A vote of thanks proposed by Mr. B. Bottoralay, and seconded by Dr. Mary Ritchings, closed a most interesting 1 zaMiitr.. ..I
 INDIA NEXT.-
 INDIA NEXT. — wm Continued Boom in Tinplatf Trade. MAKERS UNABLE TO SUPPLY. The tinplate market was not only re- port i very strong a, Swansea on Tues- day, but there was very little >tain- abie, although some business .s re- por-ted for J anuary-xularch d.. ry on a 48s. 6d. basis. Merchants,. and there, are displaying anxiety LV buy options, apparently for speculation. As regards the Continent, Norway is in the market for 20,000 boxes for February-March delivery, and ladling tinplates are willing to take black plates, which indicates that they intend doing their own tinning. Enquiries in British Indian circles show that our great dependency will be making a considerable quantity of it-a own tinplates in the near future. As regards America there are incrairies for oil sizes irom those unable to ob- tain U.S. plates already purchased. It is interesting to note that U.S.A. ternes are being offered at 8.50 dols. f.o.s., New York, delivery April-June, for this price is not entertained at the present rate of exchange. COST OF TINPLATE PRODUCTION. The inquiry into the cost of tin""lat-e production has elicited a circumstan- tial statement from the works' owners, and it is not believed in trustworthy circles that any more will be heard oi the matter. RUSH FOR SHEETS. Galvanised and other sheets are in such abnormal demand from all parts of the globe that the makers cannot cope with the orders and are declining much new business.
ANTICIPATED -FINE
ANTICIPATED FINE Swansea Man a Little Too Premature. Albert Cherrj (42), boilermaker, wat charged with being drunk and incapabl. in Orchard-street, at Swansea on Tues. day. P.S. Gwilym said defendant could not walk or talk. The Chairman* Any questions? Defendant: Yes, sir. Will you allow me two hours to get money to pay the fine? The Chairman: You are not fined yet} but we will fine you 10s. and make arrangements with the police with regard to time.
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SWANSEA "PRO."
SWANSEA "PRO. ——— ———. Divorce for Former Local Footballer. CASHIER AS RESPONDENT On Monday, in the Divorce Court, Justice Shear* man heard an undefended petition cJ Francis Ernest Mortimer, professional footbaJLar, of Will. berforce-rood, Leicester, for the dissolution of mamriage with his wife, Emma, on the gTOuads ol misconduct with a man named Pearson. Petitioner said he married his wife in Joly, 1914, and they lived at Aylstdp-road, Leicester. Later they lived at Swansea, when he was a pro- fessional footballier. In August, 1914, he joined the Colours as a Reservist, and went overseas. In September, 1916, he was wounded at the bajtfld of the Somme, and was in hospital at B1ackbørn far eight O'nths and although he wrote his wifa she never came see him. In 1918 he was dis- charged from the Army, and lived with his wife, but afterwards they separated. She tolid him sh< would do as she liked. Respondent was cashiea in Leicester Picture Palace. After evidence to misconduct, the Judge granted petitioner a decree nisi.
MISSING MUSIC BATON.
MISSING MUSIC BATON. Alleged Theft in a Swansea Railway Carriage. A musical director in a revue and a native of Llanelly, named Cyril Need- ham, summoned James Boyle, a boiler- maker, at Swansea, on Monday, with stealing and reeciving a silver ebony baton from a violin case m a third class compartment on the G.W.R. between Cardiff and Llanelly on the 14t". inst. Prosecutor said he got in the train at Chepstow. Defendant was also in the compartment. At Bridgend witness left his violin case in the compartment and went further up the coach to join other members of his company. At Landore witness saw .defendant leave his compartment and witness went to his violin case for some sandwiches and found the baton missing. Defendant, who said he found it on the seat and thought it was a soldier's stick, was fined £ 5 or thirty days.
Ç'MANY HAPPY RETURNS !"
Ç'MANY HAPPY RETURNS When Samuel Cro,WI()OIlU" was suinmoned ait Swansea on Tuesday, the Chairman (Mr. J. W. Jones) thought he had better introduce defendant to the new magistrates on the Bench, and asked Deputy Chief Roberts if there was any record. Mr. Roberts aaid it was so da-rk he could not see plainly, but so far am he could recollect defendant had been before the court 500 tames.—Mr. Caawconr: I'll make a note of it.-Mned 5s.
£730 AT PORT TALBOT. I -
£730 AT PORT TALBOT. Missing Belgian Skipper's Estate. In the Probate Division on Monday, an application was made to Sir Henry Duke for leave to presume the death of Victor Paul Jean Auguste Sierens since April 13th last. Sierens was captain of the' steamship Hastier of the Lloyd Royal Beige Line, which left Antwerp and put into Brixham on April 13th, and then left for the open sea, and that was the last heard of her. Wreckage of the ship had been picked u p: Sierens left JB750 at the Port Talbot branch of Lloyd's Bank, and left a father, mother, and two brothers, one of whom was appli- cant, and a sister who, according to Belgian law, were entitled to his personal estate. The owners of the shin had claimed for total loss from the underwriters. Proceedings had been taken at Bruges as to deceased's estate. His worship granted the order subject to corroborative family evidence being given.
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