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ABERAVON COUNCIL. I APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEDICAL I OFFICER. The monthly meeting of the Aberavon Town Council was held ou Wednesday flight, the Deputy Mayor (Mr. Percy Jacob) presiding. Others present -were: Aldermen J M. Smith, D. Jones, and David Rees, Councillors T. Owen, Aaron James, T. S. Gosiin, C. Lody, Jas. Price, Jenkin Morgan, Harry Williams and Hop- kin B. Jones, with Mr. Moses Thomas (town clerk) and the several officials. A letter was read from Mr. S. H. Byass in regard to a new footbridge over the river Afan near Green Park, to the cost of which he promised to contribute .6125, of an estimated outlay of £ 500. He fur- ther offered to lend the balance of £ 375, to be payable in five annual instalments. The offer was gratefully accepted, the Council agreeing to pay 3 per cent. in- teresi upon the loan. Councillor T. S. Goslin reported that the Town Clerk and himself, together with Mr. T. J. Williams, M.P., had interviewed the Secretary of War upon the question of getting troops to camp on the Aber- avon beach. Mr. Williams had placed the whole case lucidly before the War Secretary, pointing the advantages which the beach provided. It :had been sug- gested that a consultation should take I' place with General McKinnon at Chester on the question, and Mr. T. J. Williams ,had agreed to see him, and had promised if necessary to motor him down to inspect the Beach. On the motion of Alderman David Rees, seconded by Alderman J. M. Smith, it was unanimously resolved that Mr. W. J. Davies, the part time assistant, be permajierotly appointed as assistant to the Market Inspector at a salary of 33s. per week. A letter was read from Messrs. R. B. Byass anct-Co. offering to purchase the pumping equipments and 'structure of the Avon Vale Pumping Station, and also to rent the well. A committee was appointed to wait upon Mr. Byass to > discuss the matter. A deputation waitpd upon the commit- tee with regard to having the district of Michaestone Lower supplied with gas. I After hearing the views of Mr. Whyndain Edwards, the deputation was informed that the proposals will be duly considered 1 and reported upon to them, after the manager had made his report. A letter was read from Mr. Frank B. Smith, asking that a gas supply pipe be connected with the new hospital. The amount of gas required for lighting, heat- ing, and cooking would be about 340 cubic feet per hour. It was resolved that the Council would not entertain the laying of a new gas main until the road leading to the hos- pital was placed in order by the ground landlord. The Medical Officer, Dr. W. W. Hellyer. reported that during April 24 births and 12 deaths were registered, equivalent to a birth rate of 38.7 per 1,000 per annum, and a death rate of 11.1 per 1,000 per an-I lium respectively. There were six noti- fications of infectious disease during the month-fi,o scarlet fever and one -ph- theria. Tli-re were 40 cases reported of absentees from the schools, caused by various diseases. The Medical Officer called attention to the practice of depositing street refuse in small 1 reaps on the side of the roads, and allowing it to remain for a length of time, with the result that the dust was again scattered about, and the sweeping ren- dered futile. He recommended that the roadmen be supplied with light covered barrels in order to take away the refuse at the time of collection. It was resolved that an additional light handcart be obtained for the purpose, and that the Corporation wagon be utilised daily as a second load to deal with the shop refuse. A letter was read from Mr. W. Cleaver (engineer of the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Co.) complaining of the nuisance caused by tenants living near the bank of the river throwing ashes and other rubbish into it. It waq resolved to offer a reward of ti for information leading to a conviction. I- Medical Officer Resigns. I A letter was read from Mr. M. A. Jenkins, solicitor, enclosing Dr. J. Arnallt Jones* resignation as medical officer of health for the borough. The resignation was accepted. On the motion of Ald. J. M. Smith, se- conded by Aid. David Rees^ it was re- I solved that Dr W. W. Hellyer, the deputy medical ofifcer, be appointed on the same terms as his predecessor. The Town Clerk was instructed to write to the Local Government Board asking their approval of the new appointment. The Borough Accountant reported on the position of the several fund accounts, which showed the total debit balance of 1:936, and total credit balance of £ 4,573. On loan funds and capital accounts there were debit balances, amounting to 17,760, and credit balances of 9.574. It was resolved that the date for the opening of the new Municipal Buildings and Arcade be fixed for June 3rd. The Surveyor reported that Messrs. Allinsons, Ltd., had sent further consign- ments of furniture, and with the excep- tion of one or two items, all the furni- ture for the offices had been delivered. It was resolved to give an official testi- monial and also a Sa honorarium to Mr. Ivor Owen Jones, who had acted as clerk of the works to the new building. A letter was read from Mr. Abel Jones, ei closing a petition signed by drapers and clothiers of the borough complainingfof the Market tables being built up as stalls, and let at nominal rentals, causing unfairness TO local tradesmen, who were heavy rate- payers and large eci sumers of iras.-It was resolved that the town clerk ascertain the toils paid for similar stalls at Swansea, Llanelly, Neath, an j Bridgend Markets. The Water Manager reported that the water level in the reservoir was 20 feet be- low the by-wash. The present inflow was 3,000 gallons per hOUL-It was resolved that the water be only turned on daily from 6 to 9 a.m ind 5 to 5 p.m.—The Manager also reported that the total quantity of water received from Ystradyfellte luBee the first of April was 3,996,000 gallons.-It was re- solevd that the mairmum quantity of water asked for at once, and thatlTdeputation wait upon the Neat.t Waterworks Commit- ter to discuss the dispute existing.-Tlie Manager reported that iu conne&ijan with the boring operatfans at rynon-dadys, cn the Moors, ofr erecting a pumping station, that the contractors had reached a depth of 44 feet 6 inches. -It was resolved that the boring be continued until 50 feet was rcached, and the contractors complete the fourteen days' pumpinp test. PI an j were submitted for eleven houses at Jersey-road for Mr. Thos. Davjes. and for a stable in Angel-street for Mr. W. Robin- son, which were approved. Plans of 48 houses on the Erw Ann Morgan site, be- tween Blodwen-street a.nd Julien-terrqxe. for Mr. Joslyne. were disapproved. Arising out of the question 01 the dis- ntissa' of eight emp'tye? fcrm the Gasworks M Jas. PrMe ask?d if anything had been done in regard to Ie employment of these men by the Labour Exchange The Gas Manager: All the men have been found employment and two outside the dis- trict. Mr. J. Price: After the war, will these men be given the preference of their old employ- ment t The Deputy-Mayor: Certainly they will, in order of seniority. Mi-. Aaron James asked it people who kept shops in the Aicade were allowed to exf-ose their goods outside the shops. He had never seen it done in any other arcade. The Deputy-Mayor: That is a very im- pcrtant matter, and a definite resolution should be pifesea on the matter. Mr Jas. Price: The question is if the goods exposed constitute -in obstruction? If fO, we have a bye-law to meet the case. Goods Outside Shops. I Mr. Aaron James: 1 move that no goods be allowed to be placed outside the shops. Aid. J. M. Smith: There cannot be any objection to shop-keepers hanging out goods if they do not obstruct the pavement. It was resolved to enforce the Jpe-laws. On the committee's recommendation, that the new Municipal Buildings be officially opened on June 3rd, the Surveyor said that- he did not see any possibility of the build- ings being opened by that date. He had re- ceived a letter from the furnishing con- tractors stating that they were in a hope- less muddle through the war, as far ae men and material was concerned. Ald. D. J. Jones: Will it be receding vy Christmas? (daughter.) There was no decision arrived at. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board sanctioning the sale of the old Town Rail at a cost not less than L860. Mr. T. Owen If the premises are sold we shall'"have no police "lock-up," and all prisoners in the borough will have to i e, taken all the way to Port Talbot Police I Station. I propose that steps be taken to sell the property to the County Council, so as to retain the Police Station.—Mr. Aaron James seconded. This was agreed to. Corporal Lewis, recruiting officer, attended the meeting, and asked permission to put up recruiting placards in the windows of the Arcade. This was agreed to. Mr. T. Owen drew attention to the pro- posed inscription to be placed on the tablet of the new Municipal Buildings, and after a discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Ald. J. M. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hopkm B. Jones, that the name of Mr. Marmaduke Tennant, J.P., as town clerk from .1863 to 1914 be added to the tablet, and also that the name of Mr. Moses Thomas as town clerk in 1915 also be added.

"CONTINUALLY DRUNK." I Cwmavon Story of Neglect. I At the Aberavon County Police Court I on Monday, Margaret Jannet Jones, wife l of Benjamin Jones, 22, Miners'-row, Cwm- avon, was summoned for neglecting her two children, aged ten and 12 Nears. Prosecuting on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C Mr. Lewis M. Thomas told a harrowing and pathetic story. He eaid the hus- band was a hard-working, ind?str'ou? man who earned 21 12s. 9d. per week, md two sons earlld 20s. 9d. and 19s. ?er week, so that ?3 12s. 6d. went into tue house every week. The complain; against defendant was that she viis continually drunk. Inspector Best bore out the foregoing, and added that the boy Emrys was dirty, no shirt on. and clothing in rags, and bad boots. The boy was wearing an oil large overcoat, through which his skin could bo eeen. The girl, Kate, ?-ao badly clad with clothes torn in rags. Her body and clothing was verminous. The rooms and beds wera filthy and m rags on the floor. He had never seen I defendant sober until that day in Court. Police-Sergeant Evans (Cwmavon) cor- roborated, and said he had stopped de- fendant being served in Owmavon, and she had sent outside Cwmavon for drink. Defendant sent her children at 8 o'clock in the morning to fetch drink. She got into a muddled condition, and then neg- lected to send the children to school. The husband had paid numerous fines through the children not being sent to school. Defendant asked for another chance, and promised" to reform. In adjourning the case for 28 days to give defendant a chance, the Chairman warned her that unless she gave up the drink and became a good woman, as she once was, she would be sent to prsion. It was the drink, and drink alone, which was the cause of the neglect. ==.

VALLEY POISON GAS VICTIM. I The news that Pte. Roger H. Edwards, of the Canadian contingent, was lying at I iHammersmitn Hos- pital, London, suf- fering from the deadly effects of German poisonous gas, was received bv his numerous friends at Pontar- dawe with pangs of the greatest regret. Pte. Edwards, who is well known in Pontardawe and throughout the Swansea Valley, was a very popular ?resident, and for some time filled the position with gen- eral satisfaction of deputy clerk to the Pontardawe Guard- ians. It is sincerely hoped by his host of -friends that he will make a speedy and thorough recovery.

ABERAVON MEN'S LETTERS. I Stoker W. J. Bowen, of Aberavon, who was rescued when H.M.S. Ocean was sunk by a mine in the Dardanelles, and is now on the Queen Elizabeth, in a letter to Mr. Tom Griffiths, secretary of the Aber- avon Workmen's Club, dated May 1st, states: We are having a very heavy battle on here at present in the Dar- danelles, with plenty of shot and shell flying about. I am not attached to the Australian forces operating here, and can assure you that it is not a very pleasant job either, landing the troops under a ) very heavy fire from the enemy. We have been recommended for bravery in lauding the troops under fire ¡ in open boats last Sunday. I hope it will finish soon, as it is a great strain work- ing day and night, and we are all done up. Private T. H. Willmetts, C Company, 1st Devon Regiment, in a letter to a friend at Abera-von WTites:-u I was jus+j about trettinsr my eye down for a good leep when suddenly an order came to fall in and back into the trenches at once. We went as reinforcements a.s the Ger- mans had gassed the Dorsets, and we ) had to take their places. I can tell you we had a warm time going there. That was where poor old Bridgeman copped out (an Aberavon boY). It was hell for leaither, I can assure you. but once we vot to the trenches we gave it to them. They don't seem to care for the Devon- shire dumplings, I can tell you."

i A NEW WARD. II APPLICATION BY MARGAM COUNCIL. Alderman W. Llewellyn, J.P., Alder- man W. R. Davies and Alderman Mor- gan Williams, on behalf of the. Council, sat at Port Talbot to inquire into an application of the Margam District Council to increase the number of wards in the district, and the number of representatives from 18 to 24 members. There were present Councillor Richard Evans (chairman of the.Council), .lessrs. W. B. Hollowes, Edward Lowther, and Llewellyn Nicholas, Mr. D. E. Jones (clerk), John Cox purveyor), C. Cook (accountant), and others, with Mr. W. R. Allen (clerk to the inquiry). Mr. D. E. Jones explained that the! chief object was to have the western ward divided into two wards, to be known as the West Ward and the Park Ward, thus making the district into five, instead of four wards, with nn increased member-I ship of six, making the total number of 2-t in place of 18 on the following repre- sentation basis: West Ward, (i ii-tombers; Park Ward, 6 members; Central Ward, G members; East Ward, 3 members; North Ward, 3 members. I Facts about the Wards. He pointed out that the present West Ward had a population of 9,479, with a ratable value of = £ 16,487 10s., an assess- able value of £ 39,858 6s., and a parochial electorate of 1,812. The proposed West Ward, on the lines of demarcation specified, would have a population of 5,028, ratable value of X30,525 i0s., assessable value. R24,007 6s., and a parochial electorate of 967. The Park Ward would have a popula- tion of 4,451, ratabla value < £ 15,962, assessable val ue kl5,851, and a parochial electorate of 845. Mr. Richard Evans (chairman of the Council) gave evidence, supporting the scheme, and said that several complaints had been made to the Council through the difficulty of elections in the present ward, and of the smallness of representation, i Mr. Edward Lowther and Mr. 1. S. Ellis also supported the scheme. There was no opposition. The Commissioners intimated their in- tention of reporting on their inquiry in 1 due course.

MOTHER AND FATHER SENT TO PRISON. At the Abexavon Borough Police Court on Thursday, a very pathetic case of child neglect came on for hearing. The defendants were Edward Wellington, steelworker. of 12, Mabel-street, Aberavon and his wife Catherine. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas, prosecuting on be- -a i ( I that the de- half of the N.S.P.C.C., said that the de- fendants, outside their drinking habits, were very decent people. The male de- fendant earned S2 7s. 6d. per week, with broken time, but if he worked regularly could earn £ 6 per week. There was great fault both sifl-'ri, nnd instead of defendants living in luxury they were existing in very sordid conditions. Inspector R. Best (N.S.P.C.C.) said he viaitei the house, and found the children well nourished, but in an ill-clad, dirty and verminous state. The Wife (hysterically and in tears): Now, Inspector, I am only a woman. Don't rub it into me, for God's sake. I am not a dirty woman. The Inspector, amidst continual inter- ruptions by the wife, said that he visited the present house of defendants, and found only one bed, which was very dirty, and only covered with rags. The female ¡ defendant was drunk and with black eye?. He had seen the husband in the house unable to go for his pay because the wife had pawned his clothes. On March 20th he visited the house and found no foo.d there. Three of the children were at pre- sent at the Cottage Home, and one in the Workhouse. P.S. Hale corroborated. The female defendant was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, and the hus- band to three months' hard labour. By the desire of the Bench the Guard- ians were asked to take charge of the children until they were 16 years of age.

TEST FOR SHEEP WORRIERS. Method that Failed at Bryn. At the Aberavon County Police Court on Monday, James Lean, Tynairam Farm, Duffryn Valley, summoned Griff. Daniel, Royal Oak Hotel, Bryn, for J;3,! the price of two sheep, alleged to have been killed by defendant's dogs. Claimant said he saw defendant's dogs coming from the river, where there were two sheep freshly killed. He "roilnded up" the other sheep, and. found several had been worried and wounded. By Mr. Lewis Thomas: He had called on defendant over the matter. He did not draw any of defendant's dogs' teeth out. He, however, broke the dog's teeth, assisted by Mr. Daniel. Mr. Thomas: Did you hang up the dog by the hind legs? Applicant: Yes, sir. Mr. Thomas: For what purpose? Applicant: To see if blood would run out. Mr. Thomas: That was supposed to be a test if a dog had killed a sheep ? Mr. Thomas: And the test failed? Applicant: Yes, sir. Applocant added that defendant had lent him his own gun to shoot his dogs if lIe saw them doing anything wrong on J the farm. Defendant in evidence said that appli- cant had never alleged to him that his dog had killed any sheep, and had never wade any claim against him. v Owen Hughes corroborated defendant. The Bench held that there was not sufficient evidence in the first case, but ordered defendant to pay 30s. damages in the second case, with the usual costs.

BUSY TONNA LADIES. I The Tonna (Neath) Working Party have made for our soldiers and sailors a large number of useful articles of cloth- ing. These have been sent to Mrs. Vaughan and Lady French. Teas have been supplied by the follow- ing ladies:—Mrs Jones (Tynyrheol), Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Prell, Mrs. Brown, Miss Matthews, and Mrs. C. E. M. Francis (hon sec.). The balance sheet from October 8th, 1911, to March 8th, 1915, is as follows:—Receipts: Mr. Wm. Jones, £7 7s.; Mr. J. B. G. Price. £ 5 5s.; Mrs. Jones (Tynyrheol); £ 1168.; Mrs Prell, £1; share from Aberdylais, £:3 10s.; Mi.ss Jones (Ynysnedd), 12s. 6d.; Mr. and Mrs. A. George (Aberdylais), Yl 12s. 6d.; Mr. Matthews, £1, Mrs. Ll. D. Howell, £1 Is.; Dr. Da\-jf>5f, .5" Mis.n G. Reos, -,s.; Mrs. Shenis, 2s. 6d.; tea, tl 16s.; for knitting needles, Is. 6d.; total, ,£2,5 -1.s. Expen- diture: Devonshire House, So 5s.; wool, per Mrs. Lindsay, £ 7 7s. 10td.; per Mrs. Jones, £3 15s. 3d.; per Mrs. Frances. £ 8 13s. Old.: carriage of parcels to Lady French, 2e. lid.; total, S25 4s. Id.

f NEATH MAN'S POST. I IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT FOR! CAPT. JOHN L. DAVIES. A special meeting of th Cardiff Edua- tion Committee was held on Friday for the purjxxae of appointing a head master of the High School for Boys from a short list of six candidates. Lieutenant Dr. Biggs was in the chair. The short list was as follows:— Richard L. Ager. M.A. (Oxon). John L. Davies, M.A. (Cantab), F.C.S. Harold S. Jones, M.A. (Cantab). Joseph R. Roberts, M.A. (Lond.). Jeremiah Williams, M.A. (Oxon). John W. Yates, M.Sc. (Manchester). Voting in the semi-final stage was as follows:— Davies 19 Roberts 13 Yas 6 The final ballot resulted as under Davies 19 I Roberts 7 On the motion of Councillor A. C. lurK, Captain J. L. Davies was unanimously appointed, his salary to commence when he takes up his duties, and Mr. Yates to be acting-headmaster in the meantime. The clause as to the successful candi- date's salary was included in the motion in consequence of the fact that he at pre- sent holds the rank o?"captain in the 11th Essex Regiment, and will, therefore, in all probability be unable to take up his new duties until the termination of the war. The Chairman, on behalf of the com- mittee, congratulated Captain Davies on his appointment, and the latter briefly returned thanks. The salary is < £ 600 per annum, rising to .£700 per annum. The New Master. Captain Davies, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Davies, of Rugby-avenue, Neath, has an interesting scholastic career, which commenced at Alderman Davies's School, Neath. From there he went to the University 'College, Cam- bridge, graduating with high honours, including the Natural Science Tripos. Part I., first class; Part II., second class, and the Cambridge Diploma ?'a Teaching. His experience was gained from 1893-9 at Alderman Davies' School, Neath; from 1905-6 as science and mathe- matical #utor at the Carmarthen Train- ing College, and from 1906 to the present I time as senior science master at the Pe.rsse School, Cambridge. At. the latter place he was second in command of the O Bic?rs' Training Corp.? in the school, and managed the football and 6wimming with complete success. He is spoken of as a perfect disciplinarian who can man- age boys of all ages and dispositions without fuss and can win their respect | and goodwill. His academic attainments, experience, tact, and all-round capacity make him exceptionally well-fitted for the post cf headmaster. Mr. Davies's father is the oldest head- master in Neath and district. Formerly in charge of Alderman Davies's Schools, he is now the headmaster of the Melyn Council Schools.

BRITONFERRY PILOT'S DEATH. I Naval Pensioner Dies in Hospital. On Wednesday morning the wife of Mr. Griffith Williams, Elmoro House. Baglan, Britonferry, received a telegram from the naval authorities at Portsmouth that her husband had passed away in the Gosport Naval Hospital. The deceased was about 35 years of age, and was a naval pensioner, being an ex- petty officer. Upon te outbreak of the war he was under mobilisation orders, apd was instructed to report himself. He proceeded to Portsmouth, but younger men were picked. A few weeks later he was called again to his depot, and was then told his services were required to instruct cadets. Ho had a few hours' furlough at the beginning of last week, and returned in the best of health to his duties on the 5th inst. On Tuesday evening a telegram was sent to his home saying he was in hospital, condition serious," and the wife arranged to travel hy the first train on Wednesday, and was just leaving when she received the message announcing his death. The deceased was a senior Trinity House pilot attached to Britonforry, his native town. Hia father and grand- father were pilots, and his eldest brother is now also an acting Trinity House pilot at Britonferry. I Ho leaves a daughter and two sons, the eldest boy, who is now serving in the 1st Dorsets, prior to joining the Colours, being booking clerk in the employ of the I Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Co.

PAPER PROFIT OF S600 A YEAR. I At Neath Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, i John Thomas Jones, grocer, Gwalia Stores, Clydach, was again examined as to his affairs. The Oificial Receiver stated thit the examination was adjourned to enable debtor to furnish an explanation of hia accounts. Debtor said he had done his beet, and could make no further explanation. OIHcial Keceiver: That is absurd. Accord- ing to your own showing you received £1.189 17e. 10d., and that you only bought goods to the value of X435 Is. lid. over the Game period. Is that iikely? Debtor: No, sir. The Official Receiver: If you cannot ex- If you cannot ex, plain your accounts I submit you are fail- ing to explain your affairs. You have iiad every chance, and if you cannot do better I shall apply for an adjournment sine die. Mr. R. A. Jones, solicitor, Swansea, asked for the case to be closed, poititiaig out hat everything possible had been done. The Registrar: I sh-ill certainly not do that. Here is a man who admits making a. profit of Y,600 in a year. Do you expect him to pass his examination without explana- tion? On the case being further adjourned, Mr. Jones, the solicitor, intimated that he would have no more tp do with it.

MdTOR CYCLIST'S SPEED. I At Neath on Monday, Daniel James, collier, of Primrose-lane. Melnicrytlian, pleaded guilty to riding a motor cycle at a dangerous speed. Superintendent Ben Evans spoke to seeing defendant furiouslv driving a motor-cycle through Eastland-road, knocking down a little girl. When he asked defendant for his name and ad- dress, he said he was a weaver living at Newcastle Emlyn. On the production of his license he found that to be false; l Defendant was fined 20s. I

TALE OF A TRAP. At the Aberavon CJounty Police Court on I Monday, two lads named Thomas TosselJ, 36, Jersey-street, Veliadre, Aberavoa, and Frank Pascoe, 67, Velindre, Aberavon, were ( jointly charged with stealing a. wire cage rat-trap. valued 2s». 6d.. the property of Councillor W. B. Hallows, Graigavon. Prosecutor gave evidence of the loss of the r.it-,trap. P.O. Osborne proved the oase, and defen- dants were bound over for six months.

FIRST IN THE TRENCHES LORD ST. DAVID'S HEIR FALLS. I General regret will be felt in South Wales at the news received of the death in action of Captain the Hon. Colwyn Erasmus Arnold Philipps, elder son of Lord St. Davids, Lord-Lieutenant j of Pembrokeshire, and the late Lady St. ( David's. Captain Philipps had been on service on the Continent with the Royal Horse Guards for many months. He recently received promotion and was transferred to the Scots Guards. In the neighbour- hood of Tenby is the family seat, Lyd- step Haven, where Captain Philipps was deservedly popular; A brother umcer, writing' to Lord St. Davids, states: He fell in an attack on the German trenches on Thursday, 13th instant. His end was worthy of his life, as he was the first man into the German trenches, and killed five Germans before he was shot in the head at close quarters and instantly killed." Two months ago the gallant captain obtained special leave of absence from his duties at the front in the western theatre of war to journey home to Pem- brokeshire in order to attend the funeral of his mother, Lady St. Davids, who passed a.way in London after a brief illness and was brought to Pembroke- shire for burial in the family vault at Roch. Captain Philipps was back in the trenches the following week. and letters received from him from time to time showed that he "-as exhibiting a fino spirit of courage and patience amid the dangers of the battle front. The letter from a brother officer yesterday confirms the confidence of all his friends in his valour and martial efficiency, for the manner of his death well became the lineage of the family from which he sprang and the military prestige sus- i tained by many generations of Cymric ancestors trained to arms. The Hon. Colwyn Erasmus Arnoldl Philipps was the elder son and heir of Lord St. Davids. He was educated at Eton and in the Military College at Sand- hurst. He joined the Royal Horse Guards Blue as second-lieutenant in October, 1908, and received his lieutenancy on the 30tli July, 1909, being promoted captain in February, 1915. In December, 1909, he attained his majority, and there were great rejoic- ings at Lydstcp Haven, his father's Pem- brokeshire seat. The young heir was very popular, not only with the tenantry, but throughout the county, and he was,, the recipient of a very large number of presents as the future head of a family which for centuries had played a great j part in the history of the county. He was a pleasing writer, and frequently contributed to a local magazine. He was a splendid hunter to hounds. The youngest .son, the Hon. Roland Philipps, is a captain in the Royal Fusiliers. General Sir Ivor Philipps, D.S.O., M.P., the commander of the Welsh Army Corps, is a brother of Lord St. Davids.

EX-ALDERMAN FINED. I Comments on Lady's Hat Causes Trouble I at the Mumbles. At the Swansea Police. Court, Mor- i gan Hopkin, of the Ship and Castle Hotel, Mumbles, and an ex-alderman of the borough, was summoned by Mrs.  of Oi,c h ar( l Clara Cosham, fruiterer, of Orchard- street, Swansea, and Southend, for using abusive language towards her on May 8th. Mr David Seliqe, for complainant, said the summons was not being taken out in any spirit of vindictiveness. She only wished to avoid further trouble. Mrs. Cosham said defendant called her a old monkey," and told her to take her --bat off." Ho used further jobscene language. Defendant: I've come to your shop occasionally to buy fruit?—Never. I am afraid your recollection is rather at fault?—No. You once ordered a bas- ket of fruit to be sent to your house, and I sent a boy with it and gave him a bill, and I told him not to leave the fruit un- less it was paid for. (Laughter). Mr. Hopkin then proceeded to address l the Bench, but was told he could make his statement later. The Clerk: You must behave yourself here, and keep yourself in order. David Thomas, a soldier stationed at Mumbles, corroborated, and described the language used as disgusting. Witness was 60 yards away, but heard defendant distinctly. IjJdley Davies, refreshment house keeper, also corroborated. Witness was 120 yards away at the time, and yet heard, everything. Defendant: Excepting as regards my duty on public affairs, have you ever had occasion to find fault with me? Witness: No, because we never trouble about you. (Laughter). Defendant: I must say this, gentlemen: I'm more than sorry if I have ever said any word to offend Mrs. Cosham. The language that has been attributed to me I could never use. My mission in lifo is to protect ladies, not to insult them. I'm very, very sorry, and it will be a lesson to me never to express an opinion on any lady's hat at all. (Laughter). The Chairman (Mr. A. H. Thomas): We have a certain duty to perform, and we must do it. You must pay 20s., ahd in addition you must pay the witnessed costs. Defendant: Oh, certainly. (Laughter), The Clerk: That will be 21 15s. The money was paid. Mr. Cosham, the complainant's hus- band, was then called to answer a sum- mons for assaulting Mr. Hopkin. Mr. Hopkin: Now that the first case has been finished with, I think I ought to do something more than pay the line. Whether the husband struck me a blow because lie thought I had insulted his wife or not, I think I should show my feeling in the matter. As an English- man, he did the right thing in coming across and hitting me if be thought him- self justified. I shall willingly withdraw the summons to show that my life if given up to the protection of women. The case was accordingly withdrawn.

"FIGHTING DEATH DAY AND I NIGHT." At Neath Bankruptcy Court on Tues- day—before the Registrar (Mr. H. P. Charles)—Charles Leslie Salter appeared, in khaki, for his first public examination. Debtor, who resides at 7, Charle3-street. Britonferry, carried on burinesi at Wal- ters.road. Neath, as a plumber and deco- rator, and he attributed his failure to lack of capital aDd illness. The gross liabilit amounted to ^84 los. 3d., Show- ing a. deficiency of Mr. Meiv vyn Hill appeared for debtor. Replying to the Official Receiver (Mr. H. l Befs\ debtor aid financial trouble came with tin* illness of his two' children. He was fighting death night and day! A con- tract at Britonferry was suspended through the war, and in March, 1911, he wfnt to a iponevlender for assistance, bor- rowing J210, and a further sum in January, 1915.

NEXT OF KIN. AUSTRALIANS' RELATIVES WHO CANNOT BE TRACED. Many of our readers are doubtless not aware of the very large accumulation of monies which are now lying dormant and unclaimed in the various Govern- ment Departments of our Dominions. It is estimated that there are many thousands of pounds emanating from Australia alone, and we propose during the next few weeks to publish a portion of a list of unclaimed balances to which claimants have been unsuccessfully sought for in Australia, and which has not hitherto been published in this country. Readers who may consider they are justly entitled to enter claims against these monies should write to the Editor of this paper, marking their envelopes "Unclaimed Monies," or write direct to Lloyd's Inquiry, 55-6, Chancery-lane, Lon- don, W.C., who have established offices in Australia and who keep records of tho I particulars relating to same. A stamped envelope should be sent for! reply. The following is the weekly 1ist:- William Bashel C.H. Roofe or Roope Peter Boland Samuel Seerby Richard Calley R0ht. Shoobridge John Cantlon William Snell Edward K. Clarke Fred Tehfur Jane Craig David Todd Olaf Ostrom Benjamin Willis W. M. Powell Charlotte E. A. Frederick Ridley Wilson Jajaes Rolf James F. Williams William Rose H. L. Woolf.

REPORTED SKEWEN CASUALTIES. So far no confirmation has been received from the War Office of the reported death in .action of Private William Meare, of the 2nd Welsh. The only news up to the present is by means of the letter whioh announced the death of Lance-Corporal W. Tustiii, of Xeath. Private Mears is 37 years of .age, end a Reservist, having gone through the Boer War. In letters home from Frauce to hi", wille, (and to friends, he has given most vivid pen-pieturee of some of the edgagem-entis he had taken part in. One of the most thrilling appeared in the Leader" isome two months since, giving an account of the Neuve Ohapelle fight. A brother-Privet43 Tommy 2,1,ears-is at present, in hospital, having been wounded about the sanue time ae he was reported killed. A letter has also been received from Private K.icfti-ard Bevan, of the South Wales Borderers, giving the information that Cor- pora.l David DaTies, of Ka.il way-terrace,, Skewcn, has been killed in action. VVh-eii home oIl furlough in February last, this brave soldier, who was made corporal on the of battle for conspicuous bravery, was the recipient of many gifts from friends. He was 33 years of ,a.ge.'

CARMARTHENSHIRE BATTALION SPORTS. The Commanding Officer, Colonel Soobie, C.B., and the oflicavs, arranged a sports meeting for the Carmarthenshire Battalion at the County Solwrue Ground, lthyl. The awards were as follows: HII) yards: 1, Sgt. Jones; 2, Pte. T. O. Jones; 3. Pte, J h>yd. litalf-illiilo: 1,, Corpl. Collins; 2, PIe. T. 0. Jones. 220 yards: 1, Sergt. Jones; 2. Corpl. J Collins. One mile: 1. Pie. Rocke; Z, l'ie. W. Jones. Long jump: Sergt. Joues. Potato, race: 1, Corpl. Collins; 2, Pte. C. Davies; 3, Corpi. D. A. Jonee. Three-legged race: 1, Corpl. Jones and Pte. Owen: £ Corpl. Har- ris and Corpl. Boiwden. Officers' race: 1, Lieut. Stewart; 2, Lieut. Morgan; 3, Lieut. Lloyd. Sack race: .Bandsman Hurc-t. Veterans' race: 1, Sergt.-M-ajor St.ephCII05; Z, Stergtt. O'Neil; 3, Gorpl. Llewellyn. Obstacle race: 1. Pte. Lewis; 2, Pte. Speak. Keiaj* race: "E" Company team (Lieut. Morgan, Sergt. Jones and Corpl. Collins). Tug of war: "D" Company. There were about S.OGO spectators present. The brig-ade band played select ians, and Mrs. Soobie, wife of the colonel, preserved the prizes. Sergt. Morgan Evans, of E" Company, wae presented with a walking sfljlck and other articles by the N.C.O.'s and men.

PORT TALBOT LICENSEE'S APPEAL. At the Aberavon County Police Court, on Monday. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas said thr.t notic 5 of appeal had been lodged on behalf of Edward Loveluck, landlord of th? Talbot Arms Hotel, Taihach, against a copviction made at a previous court for .alleged per- mitting of drunkenness on his licensed pre- mises. He asked the Bench to fix the appeal recopnizaiices. The Bench fixed defendant's recognizances at £5;) -%Tid one surety of £ 50.

NEATH MILK BELOW STANDARD. At Neat-h on Monday, Albert E. Thomas, milk vendor, Llantwit-road, was summoned for selling milk not of the nature demanded. The case was adjourned from the last court for the production of the warranty, and Mr. Edward Powell, who defended, handed in the document. Inspector W. Bowen Davies, who pre- viously stated the milk was 16 per cent, deficient in butter fat, said he had taken numerous samples from Mr. Thomas in the past, and.always found it up to the! standard required. "A fine of 10s. was imposed.

A decidedly useful book, one that should b" wekomed by the head of every house- hold, is Gertrude Paul's "Everyday ?oup Book" (Stanley PnuU. It contains some capital recipes for everyday in th? yeir. a very needful publication in these days I when something an etisins: and tasty is I required to ticklp the palates of the com- I munity.

CORRESPONDENCE. I LLANDOVERY TWN COUNCIL COMMITTEES. lo THE Lditoh OF the Herald. Sir,—The custom which' has been estab* lished of late years by the Llandonr.r Town Council ot referring almost every- thing to committees is certainly not con- ducive to economy, and stands condemned from the mouths of members themselves, as is shown by the debate, published iathe columns of your last issue concerning the water fountain in the New-road. Wns there ever a more glaring instance of ineptitude? Would it be possiljle to give a more striking example of the perfunc- tory manner in which committees deal with subjects relegated for their considera- tion? The probable result will be that! the long-suffering ratepayers, who already have to face increased Council rates, will also have to foot the bill for replacing the fountain in the load named. It he- hoves the residents to follow with a watch- ful eye the doings of those to whom they entrust the administration of the borough's affairs. Let the burgesses care- fully note the progress of events, and when the time arrives effectively register* their protest.—I am, &c., Llandovery. Candid Critic. I A DISCLAIMER. To THE EDITOR OF THE Herald.' Sir,—It having been freely rumoured in Resolven that I am of German extractiou, I request the favour ,of a small portion, of space to absolutely and implicitly deny such a mendacity. There i6 not a grain of truth in the statement. I was born in Bfeconshire, Wales. I am a Welsh- man by birth, and am descended from Welsh parentage. I lived in Breconshiia over fifty years, and I have lived in Re- solven over twenty years. It is eviden t from the foregoing that whoever is re- sponsible for the origin or circulation oj the lie" has done so maliciously, with an intent to injure me personally, ana also my business. Thanking you for giving prominence to this denial of a. serious falsehood, I am, sir, yours, etc.. Josiah Munn. John-street. Resolven, May 18th, 1915.

[LOCAL MEASURES IN PARLIAMENT In the House of Commons on Tuesday, the Neath Canal Navigation Bill wits read the third time. The Lords Amendments to the Local Government Provisional Orders (No. 1) Bill, which relates among other places, to Aberavon and Neath, were considered and agreed to. The Local Government Pro- visional Orders (No. 8) Bill, relating to Swansea among other places, the Elect no Lighting Provisional Orders (No. 4) Bill, relating to Ystradgynlajs among other places, and the Pier and Harbour Pro- visional Orders (No. 1) Bill, relating to Lossiemouth and Portmadoc among other places, wee read the first time.

NEATH MILITARY HOSPITAL. Major McLean, Cardiff, and Captain4 Read, Swansea, representing the War Office; attended a special meeting of tha Buii.din.g Committee of the Neath Board of Guardians, when it was decided to accept the offer of the Guardians to use the new graded infirmary at Pen- rhiewtya as a temporary hospital fofl wounded soldiers. The two officers inspected the building, and expressed satisfaction. It is undi r- siood that provision will be made for 2.j() beds immediately, and the War Offica will bear the expense of staffing and, furnishing.

PORT TALBOT BOY'S CYCLE THEFTS At the Aberavon Juvenile Court on Monday, Alfred Newman (11), Edward- street, Port Talbot, was charged, unuer two indictments, with stealing a bicycle, valued at i;5, the property of W. Nicholas, 204. Neath-road, Britonferry, and a ho with stealing a bicycle, valuei at 30s;, from outside 119, Tanygroes-street, Port Talbot, the property of Morgan Moc* gans, of that address. Defendant was fined 40s., and the step- father ordered to pay. The examination was adjourned.

I IN THE GAZETTE." The London Gazette contains the following:- The Welsh Regiment, 14th Battalion (Swansea) .—The notifification regarding Geoffrey Norwood Wales is cancelled. loth Battalion (Carmarthenshire).—To be temporarily second-lieutenants (Alrl 3): Thomas Lleurog Morgan, John Evans, David Sydney Davies, and Arnold Col- lins.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. -= BIRTHS. MILLS.—On the 16th May, at CaJLencroft, Mumbles, the wife of C. liar oid iiiile, <J a daughter. VAUTIEE.—On May 16th. r. 17, Lang don- place, to Mr. and Mre. 16ii 'i,¡¡r (nee I Dean), a son. DEATHS DA VIES.-On Saturday, Mtux&eltcn-road, Mrs. aged 79. FOHD.-Killed in actio Jellard Ford iCapt. Worcester liegiment), late Thomas Ford, W<,J^ GOODWI); .-On May 16th. fit plate, Dinah, the beloved wife Goodwin, age 63. GRAIL\11.-At Swansea Hospital, on 14th, lttio Graham CN ur«»e); aged ZA. JOKES.—At the Post Office, Bi-shopston, oik Saturday, William Jones (Weaver), at the age of 95. LANCASTER—On 7th May, lost in the iiif-T of the Lusitania, Francis Williira Laiicastei-. jikea 48. Deeply mourned. PEARCE.—On the 16th mutant, at l:cf daughter's residence, 22, Bala/ciave^sfm* 81. Thomas, Swanuaa, Mary Ann Pearte, aged 89 years. T.ARLING.-On May 17th, at 35, Yegol-etreet, Swansea, Mary Aim, widow of the kuo Charles 'Tirimg. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. DAVIES.—Mr. and Mrs. Isaac L. Davies, Boys' School, Pontardqlais. beg to ack- nowledge with heartfelt thanks rhi niunercui letters <4 (sympathy, and the beautiful floral tributes received in thcic recent bereavement. ROBkPvlS.—1The family of the late Mr. David Roberts. Builder, desire to aeknow- ledge with d-Ecpe^t g;\itiiud« the land sym- pathy expressed towards them in their- recent aid bereavement; and also the very many letters a?d floral tribut?e »ent. THOMA?.—Mrs. Thomas and hmily. of tha Miners' Arm, Skewen, desire to thank all friends for letters of sympathy and floral tributes: in their recent sad bereavement. — — ■ « Printed and Published for the Swanse; Prees, .Limited, by ARTHUR PARNK:j H1GHAM, at Leader Buildings, Swansea.