Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

( ABERDULAIS. r The interment of Mrs. Richard Rosser, widow of the late Mr. R. Rosser, Gnoll Park-road, Neath, late owner of Cilfrew Tinplate Works, took place at the family < vault, Fcrest Cemetery, on Monday. The wedding of Mr. Joseph Watkins, eon of Mr. Daniel Watkins, The Bank, and Miss May Lee, daughter of Mr. Anthony Lee, Cefn Forest, was solemnised last week. Mr. Sidney George acted as best man, Miss Lee being assisted by Miss May Watkins. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's residence. The burial of Mr. Daniel Jones, Chapel House, took place last week. Deceased was the oldest deacon of Zion Chapel, and will be sadly missed. There were present at the funeral the Rev. W. Jones (pastor), Wv. E. Parry, Rev. B. T. Jones (Neath), Rv. D. G. Jones (Tonna), Rev. D. Jones fCrynant), Rev. Towy Rees (Resolven), Rev. T. Davies (Cilfrew), Deputy Chief Coiistablo Williams, Mr. Ll. D; Howell, Mr. DaVid Edwards and others. An Impressive service was held at the chapel.

BR I TON PERRY. Assistant Scoutmaster Sam Evans and Scout Tom Davies, of Britonferry, both "r whom are now full corporals in the lioyal Welsh Fusiliers, stationed at Llan- dudno, have won the approbation of their JInmanding officer, Captain Lloyd. for work. .^ir. Fred E. Bevan, eon. of Mra. Bevan, terttbn House, Britonferry, met vath a CKirtous accident on Friday Cross Keys, M-fJCtnouthsbire. He was going on some bpsma'js by motor cycle, when he collided vi",h a telegraph post, causing serious in- juries to ankle, knee, ribs, and a broken eol-iar-bone. He was medically attended to and detained at hospital. In the window of an empty bouse in Wafc«r-Btraet, ajppears the 'fdllowing Ziliar notice: "House to let. Enquire ■within. The joke is perhaps more un- Dcmacious than jpracticaJ, BUT tba VOIUAQ who waited on the doorstep half-an-hour I expecting an answer to her repeated tappings has not yet been consoled. Caustic criticism flowed freely at the Public Hall on Sunday last, when a meet- I ing of the Trades and Labour Council ■ was held to protest against the high prices of foodstuii.s. Councillor E. C. Hutchinson presided, and a strongly- worded resolution, calling upon the Gov- ernment to muzzle the money grabbers was passed. On Monday night, the pavement outside Berni's sweet shop in Neath-road, sub- sided, and a man named William Davies I had a five feet drop. Fortunately, he escaped serious injury, but is still suffer- j ing from the shock. The theory is ex- pressed that the pavement covered an old Roman bmnel. others assert that it is an old wine cellar. What Mr. Davies thought about it is another matter! Whilst motor cycling on Friday, Mr. Fred Bevan, son of Mrs. Bevan, Vernon House, had the misfortune to meet with a rather serious accident. Soraething went wrong with the steering gear, and! the rider was dashed with much violence against a telephone post. He was picked 111' in a semj-conscious condition, and con- veyed to Risca, where he Ffill remains, suffering from a broken leg and fracture of the ribs. Since the war, Council business has been conducted with an expedition rarely equalled. At. the monthly meeting on Thursday, the minutes of ten committees were read and confirmed, a vote of sym- pathy with Ex-Councillor William ]?hil lips was passed, and other formal business accomplished, all in the short space of 111 minutes 35 seconds! Mr. J. Perrett held the watch. Evidently, there a-e no gas bags on the Britonferry Council! Death has blighted the prospect of a brilliant career for Emrys, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Thomas, of Vernon- terrace, which took place rather suddenly in London last Saturday. He was only 17 years of age, and at a recent Civil Service, examination he came out with I m('b ? ?T?h percentage of "marks that it secured for him an. appointment at the Home Of?ce. It was only a few weeks ago we offered him our cngratu1ations; t?-??? we mourn' bis death, and mmde our sincere expressions of sorrow with the I Vi-oaved parents and family. The spirit of riRtriotismi amone the employers of labour has had another prmf-'oal dfrnnno^^ation tM« week bv tbe j ge??ns offer of Mr. H. Eecles and his co-directors of the Brit-nnferry Steel j WoHrs Company. Although the recent nnrr-ha^e of the AThir>T>. ^r<jrk«j did rot carry with it the liabilities, the steel works comiiany have decided that the dependents of tie workmen who laid down the tools to s houlder the rifle should not su^r by the transference, and the directors have decided to continue the war allowances so generously made by the old Albion Company. Bv the death of Mrs. H. F. Taylor, of Middleton' House, the residents of the 'ferry—and especially the poor—have lest areal friend. She was the widow of the late Mr. H. F. Taylor, of the well known rIP of local engineers, and although she bad been ailing for some month past her death on Tuesday was unexpected. Every deserving cause had the deceased lady's ccierous support. Her purse was ever open to the poor, and her many quiet deeds of, benevolence were in keeping with her kind and gentle disposition, which won for her the love and respect of a.ll. The deceased lady, who was 67 years of nsre, leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn their loss-a sorrow shared by the inhabitants generally. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. I At the meeting of the above Authority the following were present:—Councillor George Gethin (chaiimui), Councillors Wm. Jenkins, Owen James, G. H. Watts, George Daviee, James Thomas, J. Branch, W. B. Will ams, and E. C. Eutohinaon. The Council decided to oo-opt with the Neüll! Town Council in the administration of ti." local branches of the Prince of WAIW Fund.—Oh the motion of Councillor Willixm Jenkins, seconded by Councillor Geo. Davies, a vote of sympathy was passed to Mr Wln. Phillips (a, former member of the Council), who is at Swansea Hospital suffering from a serious ill-ne,-z.-The Surveyor reported that the Britonferry cricket pavilion was now occupied by five Belgian Refugees.—The Water Engineer reported that during the last three months—of 92 daya—there had been 73 dayi3 on which rainfall had occurred. FAMILY BEREAVED. I News was received at Britonferry on Saturday of the mther sudden deaith of Mr. Emrys Thomas, aged 17, one of the twin sons of Mr. T. J. Thomas, Vernon- terrace, Britonferry. Deceased, about eighteen months W, passed very high in the Civil Service examination, and secured a post in the Home Office, London, where he had eitloe made good progress. The deepest 6ym- pathy is expressed for the bereaved parents.

BLAENGWYNFI. I The annual Licensing Sessions for the Aberavon County Petty Sessional Divi- sional, was hold on Monday. Mr. S. EL Byass presided. The Chairman intimated that all the licenses would be renewed with the exception of the Blaengwynfi Hotel, Blaengwynfi, which the Justice- considered quite unsuitable in its prest state for a licensed house. The lieeLEL was adj ourned until the adjourned session. f

CWMAVON. The one outstanding feature of the Swansea District Seat campaign—bitter in some respects—was the true sportsman- like spirit Mr. Dan Thomas evinced, and from the first to the last he won admira- tion all along, and this, no doubt, will stand him in good stetgl again, for it was the universal verdict of the elector- ate, Well, he is a thoroughly genuine good sport." On Thursday and Saturday evenings last, the local variety troupe gavea seriea of first-class concerts in aid of the Cwm- avon branch of the St. John Ambulance 13rigade, to assist them in obtaining the necessary equipment. We understand that some members of this Brigade have already been called upon to render military service, and others are ready for the call. NEW GARDEN SEEDS.—H. e. ARNOLD, Chemist and Pharmacist, Stationer, Seeds- man, &c., Avon Valley Pharmacy," Cwmavon, has greatt pleasure in informing his friends and patrons that he has jurtt received from his Seed AiercJt&Dta a very oarefully seleoted Sitock of Freeh Vegetable and Flower Seeds, which he can recom- mend to his customers wûcbh the greatest confid-on,ce, as bedn- the best Quality Qh^ain-a.M'e, and very Moderate in Price. Two packed audiences patronised the Cwmavon Variety Troupe on Thursday and Saturday evenings at the Parish Room, and the performances given ex- celled any of their previous achievements. The conductor was Mr. William John, and the accompanist Mr. William James. The National Anthems, Mareeillai. La Brabaconns n (the Ruian Anthru). and The Mem of Rarlech." were ren- dered with effect. The iiW of U Hiraeth," N On the Ramparts, Thp Soldiers' Chorus," and "Italian Salad," elicited loud applause. Sq,ø. gla. I dered by Miss Beatie John, Messrs. Chas. Williams, David Francis, John Williams, William John, D. Stephens, Rowland Hill, William Richards, Tom Richards; duets by Messrs. J. Williams and William John, D. Francis and Charles Williams, Roland Hill and William Richardfe; anc quartettea. by Messrs. Jones, 'Morgan, John, and Francis, and Williams, Hill, Williams, and Richards. Several items were deservedly encored. Mr. D. J. Jones gave a piccolo solo. Mr. J. Islwyn Morgan, with his recitations, was ex- cellent, as usual. Mr. Pandy Rees was particularly happy in his selections. The usual thanks were accorded at the close, moved by Dr. R. T. Williams. On Friday last the mortal remains of the late Miss Morris, headmistress of the Cwmavon Girls' School for the last 40 years—were laid to rest at Pant Ceme- tery, Dowlais. The mourners were the isses Maggie, Polly, Agnes, and Ada Morris (sisters), Mr. Edward Roberts (solicitor, cousin), Messrs. Bullock and Price (Cardiff), G. Williams (Dowlais), Messrs. Edward Williams, T. J. Jenkins, and Richard Price (headmasters of Gelly- faelog, Pentrebach, and Dowlais Schools), Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Nicholas (headmaster of Cwmavon Council Schools) and Miss Lorrie Nicholas, Mrs. James, Miss Edith G. Edwards (headmistress of Cwmavon Infants' School), and the following staff from the Girls' School: Misses S. E. Jones, Jenkins, Mabel Rees, Parlby, Pardoe, Eaton, Gladys Jones, Cound, Wil- liams, Evans E. M. Lewis, and O. L. Richards; Mrs. Havard and Miss Havard, Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. J. M. Smith, J.P., Messrs. Trevor and Gwynne Saunders (Aberavon). The Rev. A. R. Davies, Dyffryn, Neath' (late of Cwmavon) per- formed the solemn funeral rites, and was assisted by the Rev. D. Pughe, Merthyr. There was a large number of floral tributes received from the following:— Sisters; Mr. and Mrs. Bullock, Cardiff; Captaih and Mrs. E. J. Davies, Port Talbot; staff of Cwmavon Girls' School; scholars of the Girls' School; staff of the Boys' School; staff of the Infants' School; Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Murdock and May, Messrs. Trevor and Gwyn Saunders, Ald. and Mrs. J. M. Smith, J.P., Mrs. Rees and son, Rev. A. R. Davies, Mrs. and the Misses E. A. Smith, Alderman and Mrs. Moses Thomas, J.P., Mrs. David and Mary, Miss Jarman, Mrs. and Miss Mary Havard, Wesley Chnrch (Dowlais), Mrs. Price (Tredegar), Captain Harry D. Jones (China), members of Port Talbot branch ofsGirls' Friendly Society, Cwmavon Con- sHtntioTial Club, members of Bv!>sg Habitation of Primrose League, Mid- Glamorgan Association of Teachers.

GLYN-NEATH. I The Literary Society held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, when there was a ("ood attendance. The subject of debate was, HI6 the pen weightier than the sword P" Miss Thomas (chairman), In- fants' School, took the affirmative, and Mr. Idris Davies opposed. The papers read bore the marks of careful pre- paration and logical Arrangement. I

NEATH. I A League of Young Patriots haa been started in Neath, and promise to exercise an excellent influence. The first organised meeting waa held at the Y.W.C.A. on Tues- day evening, when an appropriate address was delivered by Mrs. Wuioughby, Swansea. Out of a large number of applicants, the Watch Committee selected Albeit Overd, cf Virginia- Cottage, Jersey Marine, SUB oon- otable for the Borough of Neath, a vaixuicy which was created by the promotion 01 P.ts. David Evans. Overd was formerly employed on the G.W.R. The Rev. Sees Powell, Britonferry, was the speaker at the Brotherhood on Sunday, and his address w.,ie much appreciated by a large congregation. Mr. George E. Smith presided; the soloist wae Mr. James Hall, and the acoompanist Mr. J. Gwynne X arbett. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Neath Chamber of Trade was held Tuesday evening, when various details vera arranged for the forthcoming annual meeting to be held in the course of the present month. At the meeting of the Neath Town Council, it was reported that Mr. R. A. Browning, gas manager, had tendered his i resignation at the expiration of three months' notice. The Gas Committee sat 4,t the close of the Council meeting to take steps in the matter. Mr. Browning has been in the employ of the Council for 3t years. A trio of well-known veterans parsed away on Saturday night. Dick Mayers, a popular fish hawker, whose wife died a fortnignt ago, had only been ill a few days. Mrs. Hopkins, of James-street, who his been caretaker of Bethlehem Green Chapel for many years, died at the age of 77; and James Evans, of the same street, a watch- man employed at the Brickyard, passed away after a brief illness in his 83rd fèar. Ponydre has reason to be proud of its patriots. From iti courts and alleys no less than 65 men are fighting for their King and Country. Some have given their lives, others are wounded, and the fighting spirit of old England had not yet been crushed, and never will. Only women and old men are left behind; their wants are wall looked after by Mro. Walter E. Kees on behalf of j the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Aaeocia- tion, and as the heroes return wounded and battle-stained, Penydre know how to welcome them. News has been received of the death Evan Lewis, at the age of 55, at Johannes- burg. He is a brothor to W. John Lewis, of 25, Ropewalk-terrace, Neath, and prior to his emigration to South Africa he worked; on the G.W.R. at Neath. He had been ill i, for some time, but had many Welsh friends to console .uid comfort him. At his funeral: several Neath friends paid their last token i of respect, including that famous oontraito singer, Madame Watkins Allen, and her husband, Messrs. Joe and Ike Hoibrook, and Willie Hopkina. A groat tribute has been paid to Mr. G. H. Watson, the popular he&dfntater of Ald. Davies' Schools by His Majetty's Inspector, Mr. W. Edwards. In a report of a recent official inspection he writes" The head- master is most devoted to his duties, and his influence on the large senior class, which receives so much of hia personal at- tention is he can spare from the general supervision, is of a thoroughly wholesome and elevating character. Sixty-four of his old scholars have already joined the Army, and he has designed a very artistio Roll of Honour," on which their names are in- scribed with the accompaniment of inspir- ing verses. This is hung in the corridor, a,nd the boys are taught to salute it as they pass, and thus to show their respect fcr the defenders of the country—a lessen which is likely to have a la-sting effect on them. Were it not for the usll.11 batch of Sunday traders the presiding magistrate at the Borough Sessions on Monday would have been the recipient of a pair of white gloves., Since the outbreak of the war there has been a wholesome immunity from crime; drunkenness had decreased, ind were it not for the quarrels of women, who love to wash their dirty linen in the police court, looal magistrates could take a well- deserved holiday. The report of H.M. Chief Inspector on his examination of Alderman Davies* School has just been received, and it is of a generally gratifying character. Referring to the recent reconstruction of the school in order to comply with the requirements of the Board of Education, the report states that a great improve- ment has been made in the general ar- rangement, and the only drawback is that the class rooms are so few in number, especially in view of the present attend- ance, which causes overcrowding in the upper departments. It is expected, how. ever, that the number of scholars will be reduced after the completion of the exten- I sions at the Gnoll Council School. The children were taught in scattered tem- porary premises for over H mouths, and the circumstances during that time were very disadvantageous for progress, although all the teachers did their best to overcome the difficulties. The head master (Mr. G. H. Watson) is most devoted to his duties, and his influence on the large senior class, which receives as much of his personal attention as he can spare from thegeneral supervision, is of a thoroughly wholesome and elevating character. Sixty-four of his old scholars have already joined the Army, and he has designed a very artistic "Roll of Honour," on which their names are inscribed, with the accompaniment of inspiring verses. This is hung in the corridor, and the j boys are taught to salute it as they pass to show their respect for the defenders of the country-a lesson which is Ikely to have a lasting effect on them. This is the fourth inspection since the last report, and at each of the visits there has been ample evidence of intelligent and con- scientious work. One of the more re- centfy appointed assistants has a com- petent knowledge of Welsh, and it will be possible to put the instruction in this language on a better basis in future. With regard to the girls, the favourable opinion expressed in the last report with respect to the discipline and instruction has been fully confirmed by the observa- tions made at the subsequent visits. Both the mistress and her staff sbow carefulness and energy in the execution of their duties, and are anxious to do all that is possible in the circumstances to promote the progress of the scholars. Here also some of the assistants have had classes somewhat too heavy for their strength, although the mistress does her best to lighten the burden, as she takes a very prominent part in the teaching of the first class. A League of Young Patriots has been started, and is likely to exercise an excellent influence. Two of the assistants are studying to improve I their knowledge of Welsh. SUDDEN DEATH. I Mr. Edward Powell, Deputy C-oroner, conducted an inquest at Melyncrythan on Monday concerning the death of Ada Parsons (27), wife of George Parsons, ot London-road, Neath, who died suddemy on Friday morning. The husband said he returned home on Friday evening, and finding the door locked, and after enquiring for his wife, he got over the garden wall, and in through the back door. The place was dark, and in a rocking chair he saw his wife. On striking a match, he found she was dead. She had never complained, and was apparently a healthy woman. Mrs. Mary Ann Stoddart, a sister to deceased, said she was talking to her oyer the v all on the afternoon of her death. She was quite bright, and appeared the same as usual. Dr. J. Evans said he was called in, and found deceased sitting peacefully in the chair. She had not been dead long, and passed away, apparently, without a struggle. He attributed death to heart failure. The jury returned a verdict accord- ingly. KITCHENER'S ARMY MEN IN I TROUBLE. Three Kitchener recruits from Porthcaw' camp, named Evan Evans, Owen =t7h. and Arthur Cannon, hailing from Merthyr, were at Neath on Tuesday charged with being drunk and incapable on the G.W.R. platform at Neath the previous evening. Mr. Rupert Lewie prosecuted. In regard to the case against Cannon, the etationmaster (Mr. Martin) said he saw the man lying on a trolley in a helpless and speechless condition. He became very ill, a,nd as a matter of fact he (witness) nought he was going to die, and called .n ambulance man, who administered an metic. Witness also aasisted in applying artiftcia-l respiration, and eventually he wae removed on a. hand truck to the ppUoe 6ta.tiOn. Evans a.nd Wathan were further charged with assaulting William Jenkins, a railway porter. On the arrival of the 6.50 Vaie. train, Inspector Killick saw the two men aRsiting a drunken comrade on a truck. He remonstrated with them tor pushing the porter Jenkins, and Wathan struck the porter a blow on the nose. Mr. B. W. Davies (presiding magistrate): You have commenced fighting too soon. Your conduct has been disgraceful, and we are thankful you we" • not wearing the King's uniform at the time. We are going to deal leniently with you because you are the King's defenders. You will each be fined 58. and costs, and Cannon 2e. 6d. and coete. I ♦

 EDWARDS SALE F Remnants AND Oddments COMMENCES To-day (Saturday). ALL THE ACCUMULATION OF REMNANTS AND ODDMENTS, together with thousands of Articles which are fresh and unsoiled-goods which are still worth every penny of their original value-will be sold at much less than half the actual cost of production. ————————— DON'T MISS THIS CLEAR OUT. It is a Grand, FINAL Sweep that offers you the most remarkable bar. gains you have ever known. ALL GOODS plainly marked and ticketed. The Saile is For One Week OHIYI:  DWk A -RDSTORES  ".M.K. S TO RES =. W&1Se<.1 ■

I NEATH. ABBEY. A meeting of the Dnffryn C-Yclach Parish Council was held the Lower Council School, Mr. E. G. Smith in the chair. A vo.e of sympathy and oondoienoe was passed with Mrs. Aid: W. Howell in her &ad bereavement. 11 is with the deepest reCTot we announce the death of Mr Lewis Jones, age 22, He-Vi- kins-row, son of Mr. and Mra J. H. Jones, who away on Tuesday after a brief but painful Illness. Without fear of con- j tradiction, there was not. a moie highly re- [ speoted young man in the neighbourhood; he was loved by all. Fic, funeral, which I took place on Saturday, was the largest eeen in the locality for eome time. The Ebenezer Oricke; Club a.nd Church mem- bers sent a sliade-d wreath, ae also did the Moriah Cricket Club, as tokens of their re- spect.

PORT TALBOT. I I During the present week-end there was an exceptionally large number of arrivals in Port Talbot docks, including some of the largest vessels that have ever put into the port. The s.s. Baron Erkine, a cattle boat of 12,000 tons d.w. hao arrived to dry dock. 'me relatives of the late Sergeant W. G. Thotmis 1,11348), cf the 1st Battalion Grena- dfer Guards, who was killed by a eniper at the battle of Ypres on November 4th, have sent magnificent enlarged photC.,5 of the late hero for the superintendent's office and the mroom of his late colleagues of the Port Talbot Police Force, with whom he was extremely popular. The Lite sergeant was a Dative of Cardiff. The shipping trade at Port Talbot docks i during the 'past wk was again very brisk, the total ton cage dealt with being, welh up to the average. The week's ship- mente amounted to 48,069 tons, made up of 42,204 tons exports and 5,865 tons im- ports, which showed an increase over the previous week of nearly 9,000 tout. The chief items of the export trade consisted j of coal, to foreign ports. The following are the details of shil)ments.-Exports: Coal (foreign ports) 38,246 tons, coastwise 2,126 tons; angles, 1,100 tons; general, 332 tons; tinplatee, 200 tone; pitch, 200 tone; total, 42,204 tons. Imports: Pig iron, 1,953 tons; copper ore, 1,192 tons; pitwood, 929 tons; pitch, 460 tons; ballast, 1,331 tons; total, 5,865 tons. Total shipments, 48,0ti9 tons. There were in dock on Saturday 27 vessels—20 steam and 7 sail. I SUPERINTENDENT'S MARRIAGE. The marriage took place on Sunday by special license at the Registry Othce, Neath, of Mr. J. James, Llanover House, Port Talbot (superintendent boilcrmaker at the Port Talbot Graving Dock), and Miss Jane Hughes, of Criccieth, North I Wales. The event was of a quiet character. Mr. and Mrs. James subsequently left f c)r Brighton, where the honeymoon will be spent. I BOYS' FLATTER. At the Aberavon Gouiity Police Court on Monday. Edward Downey, Gwendoline-fit., Aberavon. David Gallaghan, Vivia,n-aquara, Aberavon, and Ernest Ford, High-street, Ab«ravon, were charged for gaming with œrde and playing banker" at the Port TaII?t G.W. Railway Approach, P.C. (600', Thomas proved the offence, and the laete were corroborated by P.C. Hur- I ford. Defendants were cautioned and ordered I to pay costa I

I SKEWEN. I A special feature of the dance and social heal a.t the Skewen Lower Schools, on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Primrose League, was a touchiug end iuter- esting address on "Belgium—Past and Pre- sent" by M. Ie Bas, Warquorte, the assist- ant Belgium Consul at Port Talbot. il e made many pathetic references to the 'ire effects of the German invasion of Belgium, some members of hie own family being among the tufferers. The proceeds of the a.inong tha buff4brerr.. evening went to the funds of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Association, for local use. On Sunday evening a sacred concert was held at Tabtrnacle Chapel, Skewen, in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, under the auspices of the local habitation of the Young Helpers' League (secretary, Miss Rose Smith). The following artistes gave their services:—Soloists, Miss Elizabeth Williams, Miss Abbot, Mr. E. Curtis, Mr. L. Davies and Mr. Evan Lewis; violinist, Mr. Ivor Francis; elocutionist, Mrs. Goodman, Neath. The accompanist was Mr. John Davies, who also gave a recital on the organ. At the close, Mr. E. G. Smith tendered thanks to the artistes, to the officers for the use of the chapel, and the pastor for presiding. Mr. Joseph Massey commenced on Sun- day a ten days' mission at the English Weslery Church. Some nine momth.s ago he did some splendid work in the village, many young people especially, being deeply impressed, and led to join the church. There are signs that that period of uplifting and conversion will be re- peated again this time. The members of the church are wKyridVg with a will, the whole village being thoroughly can- vassed. A large proportion of the young I men of this church has joined the colours, and their loss is keenly felt do the differ- ent activities, especially ithe Sunday School and Band of Hope. On Sunday afternoon last the mortal remains of Mr. Thomas Roberts, a native of Skewen, were brought for burial to St John's Churchyard. For years he had served the Wesleyan Assurance Company —being one of its most trusted men in the whole district. He suffered a lotul a.nd lingering illness, most patiently borne, passing away a.t the comparatively early age of 53 years. Berfore leaving for Aberavon some eleven years ago, he waa a faithful member and worker at Taber- nacle Church and Sunday School. In has adopted town be was as fadthful at W m-n Chapel, where his loss will be much felt. At his residence in Edward-street., his pastor, the Rev. J. Griffiths, assisted by the Rev. E. James, Sandneilds, officiated, whale his former pastor, the Rev. J. Evans Jones, took the service at tie grave. The deepest sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved wife and daugh- ters, all grown up, and one of whom has recently undergone a severe operation at Port Talbot Cabbage Hospital; Last week -at the Skewen Lower Schools, under the auspices of the "Gwyn" Habitation of the Piixnrose League, a I sucoessful dance end social was held. the proceeds being toward's the local funds of the Selcker-2 and Sailors' Association. In (the absence of Mr. I. B. Rowlands, organizer, the proceedings were conduc- ted by the Rev. J. E. Beynon, B.A., curate of Skewen, while Mrs. Beynon, local secretary, supervised the arrange- ments for the Light refreshments provided by the wardens. During the evening a patriotic eong was splendidly rende-red by Miae Maxwell, Mr. Will James being the accompanist. A special feature was a touching and interesting address by M. Wamuortie* aaedabiat BÇap caacoi at Port Talbot, his subject being "Belgium* I Past and Preeent." He refarred to several instances of Geriaaja ajtrocities within his own personal knowledge, tome victims being near relatives of Lis own. evident froni the la- I It was evident from the large oongTP- gations that assembled at ILoreb Baptise Chapel throughout Sunday and Monday evening last, thail, the visit of the Rev. S. j Glanwedd Bo wen, A.C., of Ceinmee, Pembrokeshire, to his native place was much appreciated. Since his last vist, about lii teen months ago, Mr. Bowen has had a serious breakdown in health, but I it was easily to be seen from -ba6 ioroefful preaching that he had regained much oi his wonted strength and vigour. There is ha.rdly one in the Baptist pulpit of Wales to-day who is able to make a more effec- tive use ai his voice—and a most musical one it is to boot. In dealing on Monday evening with the breaking of the alaboo ter box of ointment, he showed how love had anointed a Saviour, and how the Saviour commended the anointing. Some of his sub-divisions were most pathv and pointed. Mary broke the box, eo that Jesus might have what was in it. and all that was in at, and eo that none remained for anyone else. Dealing with the beaut j of the deed, he severely hit the utili- tarians. Some, he added, would kill a nightingale, to obtain one of its plumes for per&onni decoration. The Rev. Thomas Morgan, pastor, presided at all the sar- vices. Mr. W. Davies led the congrega- tional singing, and Mr. D. J. Williams, L.T.S.C., was at the organ. NURSING REPORT. The report of the Skewen and Keath Abbey Nursing Association for the month of January, 1915, is as follows:- General cases on books, January 1st, 12; general cases on books, January 51st, 9; taken off the books during month, 9; result,, convalescent or improved, 5; sent to hospi- tal, 1; deaths, 5; new general cases nursed, 6; sent by doctors, 5; applied, 1; visits paid, 240. Midwifery branch.—Confinements booked during month, 23; confinements attended, J2; confinements refused, 2; still on books, 46; visits paid, 201. Gifts received: Babies' clothes. Mis. Moore Gwyn, Mrs. J. Thomas and Mm EvaAs.

MARKETS. BUTTER. Cork, Thursday. First., 0; second, 136; third, 0; fourth, 0; superfine, 0; fine, 0: mild, 0; choicest boxes, 0; choice, 0; fresh butter from 141. CATTLE. London, Thursday. The market was very poorly supplied, and business proceeded slowly, values being largely nominal. Total supplies: 100 beasts, 20 sheep, 5 cows, and 5 calves. Bristol, Thursday. Beef in fair supply; best 80s., secondary 74s. to 75s. cwt., moderate show. Sheep: Best Downs 9Jd., light Wethers 91d., heavy 9d.; Ewes, 7 £ d. to 8d. lb., average supply. Pigs: "Baconers lis. 6d, porkers lls. ecore, 800. Store Cattle sold about late rates. Milch Cows from S15 up to £24 each. MEAT. London, Thursday. Beef. quiet; Scotch long 5s. to 56. 2d., short 5s. 2d. to 5s. 4d.; Elgish, 46. lOd. to 5s. Id.; Irish, including Birkenhead killed 4..s. 9d. to 5s.; Argentine, hindquarters 4s. Sd. to 5s., fore 3s. lid. to 46. 2d. Mutton, steady; Scotch tegs 5s. 6d. to 6s., Wethers 5s. to 5s. 4ti., Ewes 4s. to As. 2d.; English tegs 56. to os. 6d., Wethers 4s. lOd. to 5s. 4d., Ewes 46. to 4s. 2d.; Dutch tegs 5s. to 5s.. 4d. Veal, steadier. Pork, quiet. CORN. Bristol, Thursday. English wheat in fair supply, &nd from 3s. to 5s. dearer on the week, to-day's quotations being 5Ss. to 59s. quarter. Foreign was 4s. to 56. dearer on the week. Grinding Barley advanced 6d. to is. Maize, 16. 6d. to 2s.; Oats, 6d. to Is.; while Flour was 2s. dearer, fines being quoted at 48s. per sack. METAL. London, Thursday. Copper, dull; turnover, 700 tons; S2i to 62i cash; 62i to 62^ three months. Tin, irregular, lioj to 171 cash, 152 £ to 153 three months. English lead, 19; foreign, l$i to Ibi Spelter, 37j to 38i. Middlee- bro' Iron, 56s,- Gd. cash, 56s. IUd. month, t

SWANSEA NURSING INSTITUTE. The annual meeting of the Swansea District Nursing Association was held ki the 4&uildhall on Tuesday afternoon. Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., presided, in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Alderman Dan Jcnes) and was supported by Lady Llewelyn (honorary treasurer), Miss Edith Reid (honorary secretary), and Airs. II yam Gold berg (financial secre- tai-y). Aniongst those also present were: Dr. Nelson Jones, the Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Snelling, Mrs. T. P. Richards, Miss Richards, Mr. Joseph Hall, JY., Miss Lindsay, Mr. Hyam Goldberg, Miss Llewelyn, Mr. Thomas Jones, Mrs. Le Cronier Lancaster, and Alderman and Mrs. David Davies, Mrs. McInerney and Miss Mclnerney, and Mis. David Wil- liams-. Mrs. Walter Reid (in her annual report) regretted the loss of one of their number, Canon Gwydir, who for so many years took such an active interest in the association. His large- heartedness and ever ready sympathy were being much missed in Swansea. The total income for the year was JB846 12s. Ad.. compared with SMS 9a. 9d. in 1913, an increase of JS3& 2s. 7d. The expendi- ture totalled .e789 5s. 9d., an increase of £ 76 39. 4d.—mostly due to the addition to the nursing staff and mors pupils-^ leaving a balance of .£58 9a. 9d. During the early part of the year the yi)rk of visiting the sick became so heavy—80 new eases being booked, and 1,698 visits paid in one month—that the committee decided to engage the fler^^ee of a Renior nurse to take some of the responsible work. and enable the superintendent to more thor- oughly overlook the work of the nurses. Ae a result, Nurse Powell was appointed. and had been working on the staff sutos June. During the year, she proceded, 61T patients had been attended and 16,212 visits had been paid. Of these 1,995 visits were to those dependent on the parish, 1,126 to old age pensioners, and 752' to tubercular cases. The total number of patients visited was less than in 1913. the average being 51 per month The midwifery branch of the work had increased slightly, and the two midwives had been fully employed during the year, 181 cases being atended and 5,263 visits paid. dtt.t of 101 operations at- tended and nursed by the nurses during the year only one death occurred, and some of these were very serioos cases. With- the growing work of the Associa- tion and the limited accommodation d the Home, the question of larger prem- ises had beoome urgent. Enquiries had been made as to likely premises, but owing to the war the commitee decided to postpone the question. Later on, however, the Queen's Institute South Wales Inspector visited the Home, and advised something being done as soon M possible. The committee therefore felt that an urgent appeal for funds for build- ing or adapting suitable premises most he made to the public in the very neaa future. (Applause). Tjidy Llewelyn presented the balance sheet.

During the put few months the Gadle Ohurcn Sewing Class, regularly attended by upwards of forty ladiee, has been busy making for the soldiers. A large ntnnbe. of articles was recently forwarded to milk Aeron Thomas, secretary of SwaaMft B. ,Dital anabit