Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

CLOSING OF A QUARRY. I SWANSEA HOUSING COMMITTEE'S SCHEME. At a meeting of Swansea Housing Com- mittee on Friday afternoon the chairman (Mr. W. H. Morris) presided. The Acting Borough Architect reported that some dilapidated property had been put in order, but there were many other properties on whic-h no start had been made. In the present financial condition of the country was it the wish of the Committee that this should proceed ? In reply to a question as to his staff for deal- ing with the matter. Mr. Broadhead said he was under instructions to discharge one of his staff. If this work was to go on the dismissal would have to be sus- pended. He admitted that the employe in question was not previously on this wofk. Mr. P. Molyneaux thought, although Mr. Hill and Mr. Lloyd said some pro- perty owners were experiencing a hard- ship, they had better leave the matter as it stood, in that it would put them in a very difficult position if they allowed property owners to evade the orders they had made. No doubt these would create a hardship in some cases, but there was a tremendous amount of insanitary pro- perty in Swansea, and, war or no war, it ought to be put in order. He was afraid much excellent work the committee had done would bo nullified if they altered their policy. Mr. B. Buckland moved that the work be carried on as heretofore.—This was agreed to. Mr. Molyneux reported, in connection with the decision to close down the quarry that an arrangement had been made by which the one contract for stone still running would be completed without further loss to the Corporation. This would be shortly done. and then the quarry would be closed entirely. The haulage engine had already been closed. They were not accepting any more con- tracts for I';ton.-The recommendation was; accepted. The determination of the contract for the Town Hill roads and footpaths was left with a sub-committee to settle. To prevent rain blowing into their kitchens in certain winds, the tenants of six Maybill cottages asked for porches on the exposed side. The architect estimated the cost of each porch £ 7 10s., and the Chairman thought they could not afford this amount at the present juncture. There were houses at Baptist Well that were, as badly off. A further report was asked for on pre- ventive measures that could be adopted. The rent collector reported for t.h"3 nine week-, ending 30th August £773 15s. 3d. had been paid to the treasurer. EI66 4s. 9d. arrears were still carried forward. It was reported that one of a few old houses in the Strand which had recently come into the Council's possession had been occupied by one family for 90 years, It had been paid for over and over again, the Chairman remarked.

CARMARTHENSHIRE SHOW. List of Awards at the Annual Event. The uiinual show held in connection with the Bankyielin and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society (Carmarthen- shire) on Friday was well attended, and the event woe an unqualified success. There was a lirjre number of entries, and the quality the exhibits reached a high stan- dard. Major W. 6. G. Morris, of Ystrad- wrdlt, was president; Mr. J'. Carver, Tre- gadwgan, cbairnran of committee; Mr. 11. T'enlhvyn Walters, Penllwynbach, Mydrim, hon. secretary; and Mr. Howell H. Jones, Warwenallt, hon. treasurer. The judges wereCattlf, Mr. W. Hopkin Jones, GOWN- ton; horses, Mr. T. James, Remonut Depart- ment, Carmarthen; horticulture, Mr. i 1'ickard, F.BJ1.S., Aberystwyth College; agricultural subjects, Mr. Daniel Johns, B.Sc., county agricultural organiser; sheep 1 dog trials, Mr. J. Adams Lewis, Llanboidy; fancy work, Mrs. Howard Carver, Gareg- lw-d; dairy produce. Mrs. E. Price, Is coed, IJaugntinor; cage birds, Mr. J. Fidwards, Fox and Hounds, Bankyfelin. The chief awards were:— CATTLE. Dairy cow. any breed or age: 1, B. J. Howell, Glojne, Narberth; 2, J. B. Thomas, Derllys Ccurt. Two-year-old heifer, any breed: 1, Messrs.1 E. and H. LI. Daviea, Wern, Bankyfelin; 2, I Howard Carver. Garreglwyd. Yearling heifer or heifer calf, nay breed 1 and 2, U. and H. L1. Davies. Bull, exceeding two year old, any breed: 1. Phil Lewis. Pantglas, Mydrim; 2. The Llanginnini; Bull Society. Bull cot exceeding two year old, any breed: 1. Arthur Thomas, Ponteowin, Bank- yfelin; Z. W. Rees, Cethin, St. Clears. Dairy cow, open to farmers with farms not exceeding 30 acres: 1, J. Howells, White Hart, St. Clears; 2, W. Davies, Danybanu, Bankyfelin. A silver cup offered for the best beast in the show was won by the Llanginning Bull Society. HORSES. I Carters.-Brood mare: 1, T. Morgan Jones, Dolaumeinon, Llangmn; 2, T. H. Thomas, Gorse, St. Clears. Colt or filly foal: 1, J. Evans, Rhydychain, Llangunnock; 2, Hy. Williams, Maesllan, Llangunnor. Colt or filly foaled in 1914: 1, Jos. Davies, Kineoed, Nantganedig; 2, Wm. Davies, Bankyfelin Gelding or filly foaled in 1913: 1, D. Thomas, Glangwendraeth, Kidwelly; 2, Hy. Williams, Maesllan, Llangunnor, Mare or gelding which had not won a prize before: 1, Joseph Davies, Kineoed; 2, T. H. Thomas, Gorse. Collier mare or gelding (not over Is hands), exceeding three year old: 1, B. T. Phillips, Caerlleon, Whitland; 2, Wm. Ed- munds, Lanygorse, Bankyfelin. HUNTERS. I Hunter, any age: 1, J'no. Williams, Eithin- duon, Mydrim; 2, J. B. P. Thomae, Rerllya Court. Ha,eknzys.-Hickney, foaled in 1913: 1, D. John, Lower Court, St. Clears; 2, W. Jones, Bryncyrn, J.)angunnor. Pony umder saddle), not over 11. 2h.h., any aye: 1. Ben Ens. Pretoria Buildings; 2. Howar j Carver. Gareglwyd, Bankyfelin. Turn-out. (open): 1, D. C. Davies, Pretoria, Bankyfelin; 2, L Erans, Grove, near Gar- w art hen. Milk cart turn-out: 1, Wm. Davies, Bragty; 2, A. Thomas, Pantcowin. Any veriety, canary: 1 and 2, M. Bevan, Pentrepoetli, Carmarthen. Sheep log trials: 1 and 2, TreTor Williams, Uwynyrnar. Glanamman

BOXING AT AMMAwFOTtO. An exciting boxing contest between Arthur Bishop, of Caerphilly, and Ivor Evane, of Neath. for the pit-boy championship of Wales. was witnessed at Ammanford on Saturday night. Both men boxed excel- lently, and the contest went the full ten rounds. Bishop frequently led with a. straight left to the jaw, but Evans occa- sionally administered some hard blows. However, the Caerphilly lad showed better ringeraft. and was the more experienced oxponent. He was given the verdict fn points. Mr Alec Weaver, Ammanford, acting as referee. Bouts were also witnessed between Dai Williams, Pontardawe, and Joe Morgans, Pontypridd; and Young Wern, Ystalyfera. and Sid Leadbeter, Ystalyfera.

PLASMARL "CALL" ACCEPTED. The call extended by the cause at Her- mon Independent Chapel, Plasma rl. Swansea, to the Rev. J. P. Gough, Rhos- llanerchgrugog, Flint, North Wales, has been accepted, communication to that effect having been received from the rev. gentleman on Saturday morning. On Friday night the last outstanding liability was removed, and Hermon can aow proudly claim to beLree from debt.

A LEAD TO WALES. ——— TRADE UNIONISTS TO SUPPORT I WELSH ARMY CORPS FUND. A meeting of Swansea Labour repreeen-I tatives and branch eecr?t&ries of trade inxio" discussed the appeal lor funds for the Welsh Army Corps. I Mr. E. A. Johns, at whose invitation tho. delegates attended, explained the ob- jects of tiu f umd, which were to provide for the men of the Welsh. Army Corps with various little extras that not only added to their comfort, but also assisted in bringing them to the highest point of efficiency. Technical equipment not pro- vided by the War Office; additional ar- ticles in recreation and barrack rooms; e?tra cooking utensils to improve the feeding arrangements, and many other miscellaneous articles to supplement the equipment sanctioned by the W ar Offie would be made possible by such a fund and the units of the Welsh Army Corps, attached to which are so many Swaneea boys, would be placed on an equality with older regiments who have the assistance of regimental funds. Councillor J. Powlesland fully supported th* idea of a Swansea trade unionists' contribution to the fund. Those to lie benefitted were our brothers, sons, rela- tives. and fellow-workmen, and it was up to those left behind to see that they had what was required. He had, in prepara- tion for that meeting, put the matter be- fore the coal-trintiiters, who at once vote f5 Mr. T. L. Jenkins, in the course of general discussion, as to ways and means of assisting the fund, said that the first thing necessary was to decide the prin- ciple, for those present to take it back to their branches, and in the meantime select a committee to deal with reports from the branches and organise the effort if agreed upon. Mr. S. Davies (Amalgamated Society of Engineers) proposed That this informal meeting of labour representatives and branch sec- retaries favour the suggestion of a col- lection from the whole of the trade unionists of Swansea in aid of the regi- mental funds of the Welsh Army Corps." Speaking to the proposition Mr. Davies said that the meeting should go further than favour the principle; they should pledge themselves to take it back to their lodges and get the support of every mem- her. They at home had a duty to per- form to those who had enlisted, and he, himself, would do everything to make the movement a success. Mr. J. Smith (Boilermakers), seconded, and representatives of the railwaymen, dockers and other unions supported, the proposition being carried unanimously. Nominations for the committee resulted in the following being elected :Gua rdi an W, Thomas (Boilermakers), Mr. S. Davies (Engineers), Mr. J. Owen (Dockers' Union), Alderman ¥«. H. Miles (Post- men's Federation), Mr. E. Harris (Build- ing Trades), Mr. Boardman (Railway- men), Mr. S. Rees (Moulders), Mr. G. Gunning (Sailors and Firemen), Mr. W. James (Steel Smelters), Mr. P. John (Gasworkers), Mr. T. Roberts (Dockers" Tin plate Section), Mr. W. J. Williams (Miners). Councillor J. Powlesland (National Amalgamated Labourers' Union), was elected chairman, Mr. T. L. Jenkins (Swansea Trades and Labour Council), hon. secretary, and Mr. J. Owen (Dockers) hon. treasurer.

GIFT OF A HOUSE. 1 Those who attended the Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday evening were favoured with a few hopeful words from Mother Shepherd "-a lady nearly 80 years of age, but yet full of attractive energy. She is now probation officer at Aberdare I but has a link with Swansea that intensi- fies her local interest. Among old Swanscaifces, the name of Cap. Kate Shepherd is one that in- variably arouses tender and enthusiastic recollections. Kate was one of the earlier Salvation Army captains in Swansea. in th^ time when that body really had to fight against prejudice and ridicule, and she went through it triumphantly. Those who remember her, speak of Kate a 3 a charming personality-physically of the Edna May type of beauty. She had a delightful voice, was readv for anything, from singing a solo to boxing the earb of frivolous sparks who often turned up at thr Salvation Army meetings with no Sfcrious intent. As an actress, there is not the least doubt that Kate Shepherd would have quite easily realised fame and fortune, but the extraordinary resources of her unique personality were consecrated to yet nobler ends, and with success as cannot be measured by human standards Capt. Kate was daughter of Mother Shep- herd. The old lady was accompanied last night by another, and they had a really marvellous story to tell. Mrs. Shepherd lived with her daughter and son-in-law. but was dissatisfied with this, because, as she put it, she was but a lodger, and cculd not bring any of her charges under the Probation Act to live with her. She j prayed the Lord for a house of her own, and one day a strange lady came, and when Mrs. Shepherd asked what she could do for her, that lady replied, I am oome to give you a house!" whereupon, forgetting the lady, she sank to her knees and thanked the Lord for the house. Adjutant Watts hereupon concluded it would be well to hear from the lady her- self how she came to give the house. She reagily responded; came on the platform j and told in a simple, unaffected way, how she had been impressed to give to Mrs. Shepherd a hoihse which she had failed to sell. She simply declared that she had seen name Shepherd plainly before her eyes, and that she travelled to Aberdare to find Mrs. Shepherd. Not knowing where she lived, she inquired of a post- man. and was directed to the captain of the Salvation Army, who was able to tell her Mrs. Shepherd's address. I They immediately went to a lawyer's office, and there she had to tell her story The lawyer walt so impressed with it that he T efusedto take any fee for effecting the transfer, and so, as the sweetly smiling lady put it. we saved that amount for the Lord."

NOISY MOTOR-CYCLE. At Newport County Police Court on Saturday, Fredk Harold Thomas, an electrical engineer, of Swansea, was charged with unlawfully using a cut out fastening and other apparatus or device on the engine of his motor cycle, at, Marshfield, on Sunday, August 29th. P.C. Gardiner stated that a side-car was attached to the cycle, and the engine war, making a great noise. There was no extension pipe to allow the gas to escape other than the cut-out. Defendant's license was clean. Defendant, who did not appear, but who sent a letter admitting the offence, es. pressed sorrow, and asking for lenien-y, I was fined 208., including costs.

WELL-KNOWN IN SWANSEA. I News has been received at Swansea of the death of Mr. G. E. Farmer, J.P., of Longton, a member of the Board of Management of the Royal Liver Friendly Society, and a frequent visitor to Swan- sea, where he had a large circle of friends. The deceased gentleman was twice Mayor of Longton, and was for some con- siderable time an alderman of that borough. A staunch Liberal, he acted as Liberal agent for Staffordshire, when the son of John Bright was ifrst elected to Parlia- ment. t

MR. J. L. WILLIAMS, 1 DEATH OF POPULAR VALLEY I NEWSAGENT. The death occurred with tragic sudden- ness on Saturday morning of Mr. J. L. Williams, Gwalia House, Herbert-street, Pontardawe. The deceased gentleman, who was 53 years of age, had not been in good health for some little, time past, and on Tuesday of this week he took to his bod complain- ing of a cold. On ftoday morning he was, however, much better, and was able to get up and receive friends. When he re- tired to rest at night he appeared quite his usu&l solf, but at eight o'clock on Saturday morning the family were sud- denly disturbed, and Mr. Williams was discovered in great pain. Dr. Ree6 was immediately summoned, but before he ar- rived the deceased had passed away. death being due to hemorrhage of the lungs "J.L. as he was popularly known, held a unique position among the Valley people, and was known to everyone from Ystradgynlais to Swansea. A keen student and brillant debater, a gifted conversationalist, he was looked,, upon as an authority on matters pertain- ing not only to local administration, but to general affairs. His house was the denrezvous of many of the most promin- ent public men in the Valley, his genial disposition and generous hospitality en- dearing him to all with whom he came into contact. Few Welshmen, and not many Englishmen, in Swansea, have not met and conversed with him. When the news of his demise was cir- culated on Saturday morning, Pen tar- dawe folk felt that the Valley bad lost one of its ht inhabitants. Sentiments of regret were heard on all hands, for J.L." knew no enemies: all his ac- quaintances were his friends During fie morning the bereaved widow was th-3 recipient of many mes- sages of sympathy from all classes of the community. The deceased gentleman was a native of Yetalyfera, and when a yonng man was engaged as clerk on the Midland Railway. Some years later he received an appoint- irent at the Upper Forest and Worcester Works, Morrieton and subsequently, twenty-five years ago, ho came to Pontar- dawe, where he set up a newsagent's business, which has expanded during recent years He was a gifted writer, and vas correspondent to a number of papers. In addition, he was agent for the large steamship companies, and most, if not all, those who migrated from Pontardawe to other lalds w>.re booked by him. He leaves a widow and three children- one son and two daughters. The ton, Mr. D. G. Williams, is architect to Messrs. Gee and Edwards, solicitors, Swansea, but is now serving in the R.A.M.C. The Inquest. I The inquest was held at the Police Station, Pontardawe, by Mr. C. J. C. Wil- son on Monday afternoon. The widow stated that deceased had not consulted a doctor in regard to his health, though she had advise d him to do so several times. On Friday night, when he went to bed he appeared to he quite well. Previously he had been very jovial and cracking jokes with some friends. At eight o'clock next morning deceased was looking strange, and she sent for a doctor. He died soon afterwards. Dr. J. Llewellyn Rees said deceased had bled considerably prior to his death. He attributed death to internal hemorr- hage., due to the rupture of a blood vessel. The Coroner said there was no dottbt that deceased had been ailing for a long time. but it was evident that he had de- clined medical advice. The jury returned a verdict in accord- ance with the medical evidence- Private D. G. Williams, the only son of deceased, joined the R.A .M.C. about three weeks ago. He was wired for im- mediately after the death, and reached Pontardawe the same night. His hotne- corning was pathetic in the extreme.

MAN'S FEARFUL FALL. Gorseinon Oiler's Injuries Prove Fatal. An inquest touching the death of Richard Jones, aged 53, of 3. Park View, Gcreeinon, was held at t>>« Police Station on Saturday evening, b r the Deputy• Coroner (Mr. C. J. C. Wilson). There were present Mr. Evans (H.M. Inspector of Factories), Mr. Jones (representing, the Bryngwyn Co.), and Mr. Edward Harris (representing the Stfel.nielters Union and the relatives). Evidence of identification was given by David Phillip Jones, son. wh > stated that his father v.as an oiler employed at the Bryngwyn Steelworks. Ho enjoyed good lialth. Dr. Macpherson. M.B., stated that he received a call to the works about ti.10 a m. oil Friday morning. He saw the body of deceased lying under the piston 1-0<1 of the engine. Upon examination the injuries proved of an extensive char- acter, chief of which were head badly damaged, bon s of chest cut, and back- bone fractured. In his opinion deceased's head was first crushed between the ergine piston and plate of the cro&sliead. Other wounds were caused by the fall and the piston moving at a high velocity. In .reply to Mr. Edward Harris, he stated that deceased must ha\e slipped and fallen. Alfred Prideau, 28, Lower Lime-street, boiler fireman, stated that he was talking to Richard Jones at the foot of the ladder o- the bar mill, leading to the oil feed. Deceased held a can of cylinder oil in his right hand. and said Now for the IMt lap, and then we will go home together." He ascended the ladder, and that was the last he saw of him alive. Deceased was a steady, ftbc-r man and a very careful workman. David Griffiths. Mason's-roed. Gor- efincn, said it was his duty to relieve de- ceased at 6 o'clock. He got to the works a few minutes before six, and did not see Jones, as usual. He waited a few mitutes and then pioceeded to oil the bearings. He raw a man's cap on the guide, gave the alarm, and had the en- gine stopped. Joteph Lewis, consulting engii ecr to the company, produced plans and specifi- cations relative to the engine and its workings. The jury returned a verdict of Acci- dental death whilst engaged in follow- ing his employment, in accordar.ce with the doctor's cadence.

London Flour Millers' Association on Monday reduced the prico a&town house- holds by Is. to 43b. iJ, sack. i

r CHILD SLAVES. CARE OF THE YOUNG WORKERS AT SWANSEA. At a meeting of Swansea Education Committee on Monday afternoon, Mr. Dd. Matthews (vice-chairman) presided. The Board of Education wrote that of three names submitted they had selected that of Mr. W. J. Rees as an independent valuer in connection with the adjustment of site values ks between the Grammar School and Technical School, the latter having been built on Grammar School property.-I-,eft with the Chairman. Alice- Chairman, and Chairman of the Building Committee to arrange. The Chairman heartily congratulated the Director of Education on his return to duty in greatly improved health.— The meeting applauded. On the minutes of the Juvenile Em- ployment Sub-Committe, Aid. Colwill drew attention to a minute that the Com- mittee was convinced that rigorous measures should he taken by the Educa- tion Committee to stop effectually the disgraceful treatment meted out to child- ren of tender year s by parents and guardians by permittiug them to work excessively long hours out of school." The Juvenile Employment Officer told them that there were 850 boys and 131 girls in Swansea who worked out of school hoars -early in the morning and late at night. The conditions under which some of them worked was downright disgraceful, and the Sub-Committee had suggested a remedy, which he hoped the Authority would utilise its powers to the full. It was time to put an end to these disgrace- ful proceedings.—The minute was agreed to. The Juvenile Employment Sub-Com- mittee also called the attention of the Education Committee to the imperative necessity of providing a suitable training i in domestic work for young girls who, through lack of experience, are at present precluded from taking up service in the better type of home. Mr. D. Williams asked if it was pro- posed to work on the same lines as at Danygraig in the early days of the year? The Director of Education said there was a suggestion for something very much more than was done at Danygraig. The classes there were successful to some ex- tent, but they were unable to continue them because of the objection of the Board j of Education to the using of premises de- signed for elementary education. About twelve months ago he made a report on the possibility of establishing such a school for girls, but the committee was not willing to undertake the expenditure of the necessary. Mr. Williams regarded the work per- formed at Danygraig under exceptionally difficult circumstances as very successful, and he had heard of more than one tribute to it from ladies who had taken the girls as servants. He thought there should be an expression of hearty thanks to those concerned. The Director of Education said there would be an opportunity later to do this. Alderman Colwill remarked that there were plenty of situations open, but the greatest difficulty was experienced in placing the girls available into them in consequence of their lack of training in domestic subjects. The difficulty in estab- lishing a school was more one of appli- ances than accommodation. The Director of Education believed some of the rooms of the just acquired vicarage adjoining the Grammar School could be utilised, but he could not say what the cost would be. Mr. Rees was asked to report. Mr. T. J. Wilson, referring to a minute 0; the Building sub-Committee, ask^d what prompted the committee to decide" not to have the land adjoining Danygraig school railed in. Mr. Broadhead (actinj architect) said it was a question of cosi. The Director of Education said it was usual to come to the education authority before this time of the year for authority to open the evening schools for the coming session. Mr. D. Williams: Will the results justify us in going on this year? The Director said some of the evening schools did remarkably well, especially those in Dynevor-place and Trinity-place. The attendance at Brynhyfryd and llafod and Dyfatty was very fair, but at Dany- graig it was poor. The attendance at the last named school and Pentrepoeth was alout 20, Tiut although small, the attend- ance was very reg liar, and the Board of Education was willing to oontinue the grants provided the schools were kept going. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. The Director submitted a circular he had received from the Local Government Board calling attention of education authorities to spend as little as possible during the coming year. The chief point in the circular was that, in view of the probable great increase in Imperial taxes which would be required from the people, it was better that the rates should be kept as low as possible. Mr. W. H. Miles: I hope we will not make a mistake and go in for false economy, and have to pay later on. I The Director submitted the lists of suc- cesses at the Municipal Boys* School, and said they had been remarkably good, re- flecting all the credit that was possible on the headmaster and his excellent staff. The successes obtained were nine matricu- lation successes, 23 Oxford l'oool Seniors, 12 with honours, and 34 Local J iiniors, 15 with honours. Summarised, there were 57 passes out of (>7 candidates. On the com- mercial side 10 certificates were obtained for the London Chamber of Commerce, 11 in the Royal Society of Arts examina- tion, 18 shorthand certificates from Pit- man's Society, and eight scholarships were awarded for young men to proceed to the Day Technical School. On the motion of the Chairman, a vote of congratulation was sent to the head- master and staff.

FOREIGNERS MUST REGISTER. Described as a baker, Henri Potterat was summoned at the Swansea Police Court on Monday for living in a pro- hibited area at 122, Rhyddings-terrace, Swansea, and not registering himself, he being an alien. P.C. 124 Clifford said that on August 24th Potterat came to the Central Police Station and produced a registration form. On being questioned, he said he had come to Swansea, from Kewport on Febru- ary 7th. He said he was a Swiss, and had .iry 7L He & been in this country since he was lö. Asked why he had not registered in Swan- sea before, he said that as he had regis- tered in Newport he thought it was nut necessary. Potterat told the Bench that the police at Newport gave him the form, and told him he would have to how it when called upon. His wife and children had now come to Swansea, and he had gone to the police station to see whether she should be registered. The Bench cautioned him, and ordered him to pay costs.

BRI DESMA' OS' EXPERIENCE. An unusual wedding incident is re- ported from Warminster, Wilts. At a wedding at the Minster the bridesmaids, upon arriving at the wpst door, were re- fused admittance because they were not wearing hats. Friends came to the assis- tance of the young ]adiet lending them silk handkerchiefs, which they hurriedly tied over their heads. They were then permitted to enter the Minster a moment or two before the arrival of the bride. Whilst the service was in progress friends browglit them hats; aiid the inci-! ,dent closed amid general merriment.

SWANSEA'S ACHIEVEMENT. I Registration Task Completed Well Inside I Time Limit. The whole of the work of registration I in Swansea, both for males and females, was completed' qn Friday. Considering the date fixed for sending in the returns I for males is the 11th inst., and the date for femaleb the 30th inst.. the Town Clerk I and his staff are to be congratulated upon having achieved the task a week in ad- vance of the stipulated time. Mr. Lang Coath has been zealously assisted by Mr. G. L. Turner. Mr. T. 1" Jenkins, and Mr. R. Crocker with a number of school teachers and other ladies and gentlemen, who voluntarily placed their services at the disposal of the local Registration Committee. There was not the slightest hitch of any kind, and Swansea has reason to be proud of the achievement, which was a triumph in local organisa- tion.

BAND CONTESTONTARDULAISI The fourteenth annual championship of the West Wales Association of Brass Bands was held at Pontardulais on Satur- day afternoon, and the event was an un- qualified success in all respects. Mr. John Williams, J.J\, presided, and the adjudicator was Mr. J. E. Dcbbing, Pentre, Rhondda. The chairman of the local committee was Mr. George Jones. Myrtle Villa, Mr. Emlyn Jones, Farmers' Arms Hotel, was hon. treasurer, and Messrs. Morgan Jone6 and J. Vtl. Thomas hon. secretaries. Awards. I Class A. Test piece. La Reine 00 I Saba." 1, Gwaun-cae-Gurwon (Mr. T. J. Rees); 2. Blaengwynfi (Mr. David Stephens); 3. Ystalyfera Town (Mr. E. J. Evans): 4, I'enygroes (Mr. D. Williams); 5, Calf aria, Clydach (Mr. J. T. Jones). Class B. Classical favourites. 1, Cwm- amman (Mr. Ben Jones); 2, Ammanford (Mr. D. H. Thomas); 3, Britonferry (Mr. Tom Jones) t, Cwmmawr (Mr R. Smith). Class C 1, Cwmmawr (Mr. R. Smith); 2. Caerau (Mr. W. Jury); 3. Pontardulais (Mr. T. J. Rees). Much interest was taken in an ambu- lance competition run in connection with the meeting. Seven teams entered, and Dr. G. J. Williams, Pontardulais, adjudi- cated. The winners were: 1, Tumble; 2, Cwmtwrch; 3. Pontardulais. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Morgan (the Vicarage). Mrs. Davies (Birch Rock Villa), and Mrs. (Dr.) Isaac.

BACK TO THE STATES. I After a effrv irr and South Wales, the long visit of Mr. Dan Lodwig terminated on Friday, when lie left Swansea for Liverpool en route for New York. Mr. Lodwig stayed with his cousin, Mr. David Lodwig, coal merchant, one of Swansea's most popular men. During his visit, he made quite a host of friends, a large number of whom met on Friday night to wish him well, and present him with some useful mementoes of his visit to the land of his father's. Dan." as he was popularly known, was born in Colorado, where he now re- turns to remain with an aged mother. Mr. D. R. Knoyle, chartered account- ant presided at the meeting, and also made the presentation. Messrs. Lodwig, Loughor; Dd. Lodwig, Swansea; George Roberts, J. R. Samuel, and several others took part in the pro- ceedings. Mr. Dan Lodwig suitably replied. A large number of friends gave him a send-off at the G.W.R. Station.

IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL AT I ALLTWEN. There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral of Mr. Daniel James, Alltwen, superintendent rate col- lector for Llanguicke. which took place at Alltwen graveyard.- on Saturday. Re- presentatives of the local public bodies turned up in force, together with em- ployes from Messrs. Gilbertsons' Works, where deceased was employed prior to his appointment as rate collector. The cort- ege was headed by Brothers from the Dr. Logan Dahne Lodge, Dyffryn Towe Lodge, Glautawe Lodge, and ether R.A.O.H. lodges. Bro. Morgan Rogers, K.O.M., Ystalyfera. acted as marshall. The ser- vice at the chapel was conducted by the Rev. J. Rees (pastor). At the grave- tide the brothers of the R.A.O.B. formed a link whilst the Rev. T. G. Harries. chaplain, read the R.A .O.B. service. The proceedings were very impressive. Floral tributes were placed on the grave from the local R.A.O.B. lodges, No. 2 Steel- smelters Branch, and others.

SEA SCOUTS ENTERTAINED. I Military exigencies have deprived the Swansea Sea Scouts' A Troop of much of the comfort and convenience of their headquarters at the Pilot House, South Dock, Swansea. To show his sympathy with the troop, Quartermaster-Sergeant Street invited the boys to a very enjoyable tea at the Midland Cafe, Swansea, on Saturday evening, and the sincerity of the officer's interest in the boys' welfare is much appreciated by them. The Quartermaster paid the boys a high tribute. Scoutmaster Charles Brown thanked Quartermaster-Sergeant Street, for his practical kindness, and assurances of the boys having enjoyed themselves were given by Assistant Scoutmaster Ivor Owen Morgan. The Sea Scouts have just returned from an extended and enjoyable camp al Bishopston. I

I SWANSkiA TRIMMERS, DEMAND. I Mr. J. Powlesland j district t-ecretary of I the National Amalgamated Labourers' Union, has written to the secretary of rite Swansea Chamber of Commerce, stating that owing to the coal trimmers' ex- perience in the shipment of certain fuel, especially during the past week, they con- sider the time has arrived for fome dis- tinct conditions and prices to be Pr- ranged, and that in the meantime th.y recommend as far as possible, to aYOJdj any stoppage, arrangements should lie jOAde.,of, com- modity in open hatch boats or: self trim- memo <

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LOAN OF A CHURN. I Sarnau Famer's Successful Defence at r Carmarthen. I At Carmarthen County Police Court on Saturday, John Evans, dairy farmer, Cwmdwyiran Farm, near Sarnau, was I charged with stealing a milk churn value i 10s. between September 20th, 1914, and July 3]st, 1915, the property of the Great Western Railway Company. Mr. T. R. Ludford, solicitor, Llaneliy, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. T. Howell Davies, Carmarthen, for the defence. Mr. Ludford explained that the churn was in transit. between Cardiff and St, Clears, and had printed on it, John Jones, Woolston Farm. St. Clears." The churn was found by railway Detective- Inspectors E. Edmonds, Carmarthen, and W. H. Morris, Swansea, in defendant's possession at the farm. When questioned, defendant said he did not have any churn in his possession not belonging to him. The detectives directed his atten- f tion to a churn which had the name H Sarnan" printed on it in white, and I the words" John Jones, Woolston Farm, j St. Clears," painted out. Defendant said he did it himself, and that he had bought the churn at Mr. Jones's sale. i That was not true. because Mr. William James Cox, milk vendor. 47, City-road. Cardiff. bought from Air. Jones, Woolston Farm, St. Clears, all his milk churns in Sent ember, 1914--16 in all. Defendant said he had lost seven churns since last October. Early in June, he I expected a churn to return empty at Sarnau Station. He found it was not there, but the churn which formed the subject of the charge was there with his own lid and name and address on it. He took it home, intending to borrow it. It was a custom among farmers to borrow chums. He denied putting any paint on it. He had not recovered the chum hp lost in June. The Bench imposed a fine of .£3. The same defendant was also charged with steeling a churn value 30s. on July 31st, the property of the Great Western Railway Company. Mr. T. R. Ludford appeared to prosecute, and Mr. T. Howell Davies defended. Mr. Ludford said Detectives Edmonds and Morris kept watch at Sarnau Station, and saw defendant take the churn away from the platform. Plainly engraved on the churn was the name and address, James Evans, Great Pale Farm, Whit- land." Detective Inspector Edmonds said. when asked why he took the churn, de- fendant. replied, If I had not taken it, some other farmers would." Defendant said he only took a loan of the churn. The Bench said there was an element of doubt, and dismissed the case.

INDIANS' FUNERAL PYRES. I A strange consequence of the wAr is that funeral pyree for Indian soldiers are being lighted on the Susse.: Downs. Major S. P. James, M.D.. the head of the Kitchener Hospital at Brighton, which II accommodates more than 2,000 Indian patients, stated at the Royal Sanitary In- stitute Congress at Brighton, on Friday, that the bodies of Hindu soldiers who die :n the hospital are cremated on a specially prepared site at Patcham, on the Downs. The burning is done on a fnneral pyre I of wood logs. in precisely the same manner and with the same ceremonies as those performed in India. The cremation is con- ducted by a member of the same caste as that to which the dead man belonged. In order to prevent the different castes from losing caste," eight different kinds of diet have to be prepared, and there are separate set.s of cookhouses for six different classes of men.

DRIVING WHILE DRUNK.-40S. At the Swansea Police Court, on Mon- da v, Jolin Haines, a fish hawker, wis charged with lieing drunk whilst in charge of it horse and cart in Waterloo- street. P/\ Wright said the defendant knocked an elderly lady down at the Oxford-street <»-os«ing. Witness spoke to him. and found him too drunk to he in charge of the horse and cart. Other con- victions for a similar offence were proved. The Bench said they wanted to stop this sort of thing, and they would inflict the maximum penalty. Haines would he lined 40s.

LONGEVITY AT SURRYPORT. On Saturday the funeral took place at Jerusalem Graveyard of the late Mr Charles Hugiies, Graig. Burrvnort. He had reached the ripe old ago of S3 years. lie was one of five mcmb?rs of the saun family who received old age pensions Thc-ir initlier a few years ago at th ripe old age of 103 years. There was vpry large number of relatives an:' friends present to pay thf r last token <>' res]>ect to the deceased- The Hey. J. j; Rees and others officiated.

I J'rom collections made, in New. Sou; Wales the Belgian Relief Commission hi1 k received a sum of £ 12.000.

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