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PROHIBITION OR PURCHASE? I The Rev. J. T. Rhys, of Swansea, speak- ing at Port Talbot, on Monday, said the case for State purchase of the liquor interest could be stiied very srfiiply, and he ventured to think that when clearly understood, it would be admitted that the case was an unanswerable one. State purchase was to-day the only ade- quate temperance proposal which seemed to have any chance of passing- through Parliament. In peace times numerous and heroic efforts had been made by members of both parties, and in both houses, o secure licensing reform, but it was like ploughing the sand. Mr. Lief Jones, the President of the United Kingdom Alliance, had stated that the. British Temperance Party had made but little headway in 100 years. There was talk of prohibition. He (the speaker) was a convinced Prohibitionist. But there was no prospect of the Govern- ment enacting prohibition. Even if it did, it was almost certain immense sums would have to be paid in compensation to the trade, and then when the war would be over, and the six months had expired, we should then be just where we were before the war. The road to reform was blocked by vested interests. Let these be first bought out, and then the road will be clear.

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'■ L l 111 11 sgy LLANDILO DOCTOR. Points Out a Hard Case in Treating Poor. At Saturday's meeting of the Llandilo Board of Guardians (Mr. Eobt. Matthews presiding), feeling references were made to the death of two members during the last fortniglit--Alr. Pritchard Davies and Mr. Caleb Thomas. Votes of condolence v/ere passed. Mr. D. W. Lewis enid that in face of the ATr. 1). W Le. w is I increased price of food, and consequently in the cost of liring, there oug-ht to be an all-round rise in the relief granted. Mr. J. Bevan intimated that he would put a notice of motion for the next meet- ing that an increase of Is. be granted adults and 6d. for children. This, it was stated, would mean tl.100 a a y,ai-, oill' a 2d. rate. Dr. Clutterbuck, Penygroes, wrote directing attention to the desirability of some alteration being made in the exist- ing state of affairs. Poor law and old age pensions in his district, who were en- titled to medical attendance free, had journeys of live and seven miles to go for attendance. The consequence was that they called on him, and as he was only hemail, in the great majority of casos he attended them. He had recently a case about two miles away which entailed dail y Dtndancc for weeks. He was at present attending an old lady who had been bed-ridden for two years. In his opinion he had been treated scurvily in the m after. It was agreed to ask Dr, Clutterbuck to furnish a list of cases he had attended free of charge, and to ask the medical officer* why they did not attend. Precepts for county rates at 7jd. in the £ were igued, making a total of £2,893 19s Id., and a special rate amounting to £ 563 16s. 9d Mr Evan Jones, J.P., Manoravon, headed a deputation appealing for sup- port to the Red Cross.

SOUTH WALES AND RUSSIA. Our Great Trade Opportunities After the War. M. Edouard S. Luboif is visiting South Wales on behalf of Russian trade, and in the Financier" he explains his mission. Before long, he says, munition-making inrlutris "ill have to cease their present activity, and the process of demobilisation will be a wasteful one unless markets be found for such products as the improvised factories and plant can be adapted to manufacture. I offer a solution to the process of de- mobilisation and an opportunity of turn- ing the military weapon served by these factories at present into an economic weapon against our enemies after the war —namely, by the establishment of an im- portant and profitable trade between South Wales and Russia. What is difficult and may be scarcely possible in the caw of old-established fac- tories is comparatively easy with newly- estabLished ones, and I am confident that if South Wales rises to its splendid oppor- tunity relations can be firmlv established between, that great area and Russia. With very slight alteration in existing plant, done even whilst the prooess of munition production is going on, together with an energetic study of Russia's pecu- liar requirements, a regular and very much needed suplpy can be started-if not whilst the war is in its last stages, then immediately peace is declared. By making this effort South Walos need not worry about the unemployment prob- lem. The up-to-date plant it possesses need not be scrapped, and a heavy blow can be delivered to our enemy—to say nothing of the resultant profits and benefits to both countries.

Children from 01-nbourne School, Wink- field, returning in a brake from Windsor on Tuesday, were thTown out on a hill bordering Windsor Forest, but none of them was seriously injured.

KILLED ON LINE. ^—— ENGINEERING APPRENTICE'S TERRIBLE II UtATH NEAR YSTRAQGYNLAIS. Dr. W. R. Jones, the Brecon-shire Coro- ner, held an inquest at the old Police Station, Ystradgynlais, on Friday, upon the body of Robert Kinley Flyn, son of Mr. Robert Flyn, steward of the Ystrad- gynlais Constitutional Club, who was found dead on the Midland Railway near the Tawe Clay Works, near Ystradgyn- lais, on Wednesday. Mr. Jones Williams appeared for the relatives, while Mr. J. Vaughan Edwards, solicitor, Swansea, ap- peared for the deceased "e employer*, Messrs. Dd. Evans and Son, The Foundry, j stradgynlaia Evidence of identification was given by > Robert Flyn, father. He said his eon was an apprentice to the engineering pro-; fession. W. A. B. White, Godre'rgrajg, manager of the Tawe CLay Works, said the acci- dent occurred on Wednesday, and the de- ceased was engaged on that day in repair- ing work. Deceased arrived at the Clay Works at 7.30 a.m., and he was then with Mr. Thomas Evans, manager of the works. He next saw Evans and deceased at 9.30, and the repairing work had by thia time been completed. A few moments later witness heard the train passing, going in the direction of Swansea. About five min- utee later he heard a shout from the pan driver at the works to the effect thai Flyn had fallen down on the line. Witness found the lad on the siding near the rail- way. He was dead, and his head was lying in a pool of blood. The Coroner: What business had the boy on the main kne? Witness: He had no business there at all. I can't say how he got there. Was it a stormy morning?—Yes. Which direction was the wind?—From Swansea way. Then the boy could not hear the train coming along ?—No, I don't think so. I Further questioned, witness said the point was a dangerous one, and deceased was a stranger to the place. Witness be- lieved that the boy had been warned that morning by his employer to be careful of the trains. In reply to Mr. Edwards, witness eaid it wits possible to see 300 yards up and down the line, whilst the siding was about 200 yards long. There was nothing in the siding that could have hit the boy except the train. The Boy must have been on the main line when he was struck. People who had business at the works had to cross the main line. Deceased's head was found towards the main line and his legs towards the works. The crossing- gate leading to the works was about 70 yards below the works. George Davies, driver of the passenger train, declared that he did not observe anybody on the line at the 6pot where the accident happened. He felt no impact at all. He heard of the accident at Pontar- dawe on the return journey. On arriving at Ystradgynlais he examined the engine in company with the station-master. They found a slight mark on the left-hand buffer. He could not say whether this was cauaed by coming in contact with the boy. By Mr. Jones Williams: It might have been caused in the engine-shed. In answer to Mr. Edwards, witness said there was no necessity to make up for lost time on that day because they left Col- bren in fairly good time. The train was running at 25 to 30 miles an hour down the gradient, but this was not excessive gpœd. Thomas Evans, Crane Villa, Ystrad?yn- lais, manager of the foundry, said that I after the work had finished at the Clay Works at 9.30 he suddenly missed the boy. Replying to Mr. Jones Williams, wit- ness said the boy could not have been on the way back to the foundry because the tools had not been collected. He warned the boy that morning to be careful of the train. The lad was then smoking a cigarette. The Coroner said it was evident that the boy must have been knocked down by the passenger train. There waa no doubt that tie boy wandered out of his way. The jilrv returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was accidentally killed through being knocked down by the train. A rider was added that drivers should be asked to sound a whistle before approach-, ing the siding on either side. A vote of sympathy was passed with the family in their bereavement, Mr. J. Vaughan Edwards associating himself cn behalf of Messrs. Dd. Evans and Sons with the vote.

BURRYPORT COUNCIL. I The monthly meeting of the Health, Highway, and Finance Committees of the Burryport Urban Council was held on Thursday evenin-g. At the Health Committee, Mr. John Evans in the chair, the Medical Officer reported that eight births were registered, equal to a birth rate of 12.5 per 1,000; fonr deathe were notified, being at the rate of 7.2 per 1,000. One case of diphtheria and one case of scarlet fever were notified. He had visited two houses at Crown- buildings. They were unfit for habita. tion, but if repairs were done the tenants could be allowed to live there until after the war was over. In the discussion that followed it was stated that the two houses had been purchased by Messrs. Buckley for alterations to the Crown Inn. It was resolved that the clerk interview the solicitor to Messrs. Buckley and try and get the houses put into repair. A letter was read from the Clerk of the County Council stating that the Small Holdings Committee could not see their way to give a supply of water to Mr. Harry Thomas, Brocyll. After discussion a siib-conimittee was appointed to visit the Brocyll and make a report as to the best means of providing water for the tenant. The Surveyor reported that he had re- ceived the plans of the sewerage scheme from the engineer, Mr. Cotterell, but the plans of the outfield were not among them. The surveyor was instructed to apply to the engineer for the whole of the plans.

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EISTEDDFODAU. An eisteddfod was held at the Assembly Booms, Llaodovery, which attracted a laryo attendance. The president was Mrs. A. M. Williams. The Grange. The duties of con- ductor were carried out by the Her. Hvan Davies, Gwaun-oae-Gurwen, who also ad. judioated on literature Mr. G-wilym B. Jones, Ammanford, adjudicated music, and Dr. T. Morgart on the ambulance eqmpeti lions. AWARDS, I Chief choral, Dyddi&u dyn iid"- fQ Glas- -welltyn Llansadwrn Ohoir. Party of 16. Seren Bethlehem II Divided between Mr. Lloyd Williams and party and Mr. Tom Thomas and party. Bass 8010: fir. GaveLle Xilansmdoek. Soprano solo: Miss Blodwen IAoyd Wil- liams, HwaJia House, LbuWovery. Contralto solo: Miss Mary Willisana. Solo (boys under 15): Emrys"~ Tbaxaa* Solo (girls under 15): Mary Bixueon, Llan. wrda. Penillkm singing Mr. John Brana, Cwm gorse. Solo (children under 12): ILnxii* Piih therch; special frize, Lily Thomaa. Ambulance dompeftition. 1, Llandovery Station railway employes; 2. Pontardulais team. Poetry: Her. D. J. How ells, LlandOV617 Englyn (" Peace"): Rev. D. J. Howelte, Llandovery. Basay: Rev. D. J. Bewella. Champion recitation (open): Miss Miriam Evans, Glanamman. Eccitation lander 15): Ivor Lewie, Llan- dovery. Recitation (under 12): Maggie Daniels. The hon. treasurer was Mr. W. B. Howella. and the hon. sec. Mr. D. &. Williams, Gwylfa, Llandovery. SKEWEN. f On Saturday last, at the Central Hail, Council Schools, Skewen, choral and aii- bulai-ce competitions took i-lwe, under the auspices of the Moriah Wolah Inde- peadtenft Church, Neath Abbey. The president was Mr. T. J. Willisana, M.P.; vice-president, Mr. D. Daniels, C.C., Crynant; conductor. Mr. T. J. Richards, C.C., Birchgrove; and the adjudicators were—music. Mr. Matthew W. Davies, B.A., Mus. Bac., Neath, and MT. Ben Tucker, Skewen; ambulance, Drs. D. L. Jones (Skewen), Prell CAberdulais) Hav- ard Jones (Clydach); the aooompanist, Mr. John Davies, Skewen; and the hon. sees., Messrs. T. Lioyd Tucker and T. Griffiths. The President, in his address, said that whenever he made a promise he liked to keep it whatever would be the weather conditions, especially in order to be pre- sent at an eisteddfod. It was an institu- tion much older than the ancient Neath A.bbey. It went back four generations before Christ. What did these small eis- teddfodau do for us? There was many a young girl and young boy whose talents would never be known but for them. lie was with their friends at Neath, and would do all he could to have the 1918 National Eisteddfod held there? There were many great names connected with the district, Taliesin," the great poet among them. He would pay a well-deserved complaint to Mr. Rhys Phillipe, the Welsh librarian at Swansea, who had recently unearthed a great Welsh historian—William Davi-ee, of Cringell, who flourished 1756—1823. The only regret was that the complete manu- script of his history had not yet been discovered. England had its history, but Wales had a greater history than England ever possessed. It went back to Boadi- cea and the Ancient Britons. He would sooner have an eisteddfod every we-ek than those cinematograph shows. The children should be taught something nobler than those gave them. The awards were:— For best ambulance section of 12.— Members of Swansea St. John's Ambu- lance team secured the silver cup (to be won three years in succession) and medals to each person. Best squad of four: Members of same team. Supt. J. S. Jones, Rutland-etreet, Swansea, was the captain in charge. Chief choral: Neath Male Voice Party (conductor, Mr. Tom Dummer). Champion solo (open): Mr. Jaw. Davies^ Skewen. Novice solo (open): Mr. Lewis Davies, Skewen. Children's solo (under 14): Mifls May I Parker, Neath Abbey. YSTALYFERA. I A most successful chair eisteddfod wadi held at the Central Hall, Ystalyfera, on Saturday, under the auspices of the Ys- talyfera Soldiers and SailoTs IWeeption: Fund. This was the first venture of the kind in Ystalyfera for many years, and it is gratifying to find that as a result of Saturday's affair funds will be augmented by over 4!50. Much of the success of the; eisteddfod was due to the organising abilities of Mr. J. E. Roberts. Gurnos Villa, assisted by Mr. W. D. Thomas, as-j sistant secretary, Mr, Robert Williara^i treasurer, and a hard working committee. 1 The officials werePresident. County; Councillor D. W. Davies; conductor, j Rev. R. M. Rhys, Ystradgynlais; adjudi-; cators, music. Dr. D. Vaughan Thomas, I Swejfciea, and. W. D. Clee, Ystalyfera; literature, Ap Grenig, Clamant, and Rev. R. M. Rhys: fancy work, Mrs. Lewis. Tir- warm. and Miss Jessie Williams; accom- panists, Mr. T. W. Hopkin, and Madam Brinley Thomas. The awards were:— Essay: Mr. Thos. Davies, Blaenclydach. Englyn: Mr. R. G. Rowland s, Liverpool. J Poem: Mr. E. A. Williams, Cardiff. Open recitation.: Mr. Nabotih Francis, Morrieton. Pen painting: 1, Mies Rees, Seven Sis- ters; 2, Mrs. T. W. Hopkin, Ystalyfera. Chief choral: Godre'rgraig (conducted by Mr. Jenkin Rees). Male voice: Meibio-n Tawe, Ystalyfera (conductor, Mr. Luther Evans). Champion e&o: Mr. Granville Daffies, Maeatpg. Bass solo: Divided between Mr. Gran- ville Daries and Mr. W. E. Llewelyn, Maesteg. Tanor solo: Mr. Lewis Thomas, Ystrad- gynlais. Contralto solo: Miss M. H. Thomas, Plasmarl. Soprano solo: Miss Jennie Bram, Gar. nant. Instrumental quartette: Ystalyfera Temperance. Recitation (for children under 12): 1, Owladys Jones, Ynismeudw; 2, Maggie J()If\f'\S, Godr'regraig. GirW Rolo (lunder 12): 1, 3figo U. A. Jonos, Cwmllyafell; 2, Megan Jones, Cwm- gorae. £ taQ?i» Rowlands, Pontardawe; 2, divided between Islwyn Parry, Godre'rgraig, and Meyrick Jones, Glanamman. Recitation for children (under 16): 1, Novella Davies, Godre'rgraig; 2, divided between Nano Evans, Brynamman, and May Daviee, Cwmtwrch. Solo for boys (under 16): 1, G. Ashford, Manselton; 2, divided between Lewis D. Rowlands, and M. Jones. THREE CROSSES. I On Saturday, an eisteddfod was held at the Congregational Church, Three Crosses, in aid of the local Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. There was a large number of en- tries. The president was Mr. W. Jeffreys, Three Crosses; the conductor, Rev. J. C. Lloyd; the adjudicators: Music, Mr. J. Clement, Fforeatfach, and Mr. J. Jenkins, Gowerfcon; literature, Mr. D. R. Griffiths, Ammanford; bags, Miss M. J. Davies, Dunvont- Accompanists, MessiA. Ivor Davies, Brynmor Evans, and Gwylfa Bowen, Three Crosses. The secretaries were Messrs. Glyn Thomas and Aubrey Bo wen. Three Crosses. Awardsr- BoY6' solo under 14: 1, Gwyn Beynon, Gower; 2, Granville Meredith; 3, T. Jones, Waunarlwydd. Gir18' solo under -4: 1, S. Cook, Morris- ton; 2, M. John, Waunarlwydd; 3, divided between Hilda Freeman, Swansea, and S. Lewis, Goww. Pianoforte solo under J. Davies, PlasmarL Solo und er 16: 1, KatSe Hosktns, Dun- van t; 2, Hilda Freeman, Swansea. Tenor solo: A. Evans, Three Crosses. Soprano solo: Mrs. Aubrey Bawen, Three Crosses. Baritone solo; Hy. Roberts, Goarseinon. Open pianoforte solo: Dilys Davies, PlasmarL Contralto solo: Divided between Miss Gladys Morris, Penclawdd, and Mrs. Ivor Da vies, Three Crosses. Champion solo: Mrs. Ivor Davies, Three Crosses. Recitation under 14: 1, Rachel Grove, Penclawdd; 2, Sarah Jeffreys, Britonferry; 3, Megan Lloyd. Gowerton Recitation: Divided between Alice Bid- der, Waunarlwydd, and Miss Mair Grif- fiths, Llandebie. Essay: Ivor John, London. Recitation (adults): J. Francis, Pen- clawdd. Poetry: Divided between Miss JI4. Davies Dunvant, and J. R. Evans, Three Crosses. Prize bag: Roeie Guy, Crofty. LLANDOVERY. I An eisteddfod was held at the Assembly Rooms, Llandovery, on Saturday, under the presidency of Mrs. A. M Williams, The Grange. The hall was crowded, and the proceeds were divided between the town reception fund for returned soldiers and the comforts fund of the local Red Cross fund. The adjudicators were.- Music, Mr. Gwilym R. Jonea, Amman- f ord; literature, Rev. Evan Davies, Gwaun-eae-Gurwen; ambulance, Dr. Mor- gan, Llandovery; and the conductors the Revo. Evan Davies and E. Jenkins, Cily- cwm. The chief awards were:— Raw solo (" Merch y Cadben "): Mr. J. Grav-olle, Llangadock. Soprano solo (" 0 Gymru Wen": Mies Blodwen Lloyd Williams. Gwalia House, Llandovery. Tenor solo (" Bener Ein Gwiad "y. Mr. J. C. Jones, Glasfryn, Llandovery. Chief choral ("Dyddian dyn aydd fol glaswelltyn "): Llanaadwni (conducted by Mr. W. Williams). Party of sixteen, mixed choir ("Seinen Bethlehem ") Divided between (t Dyfri and Gorwydd Parties, both from Llac- dovery. Contralto solo (U 0 Lleifiara, addfwyn Iesu "): Miss Mary Williams, High-etreet, Uandovory. Penillion tanging: Mr. John Evans. Cwmgoree. Am bulance oompeiitiora: 1, Uandovery Station Squad: 2nd. Pontardulais Squad. Essay on "Vicar Pritchard-: The Rev. D. J. Howells, Llandovery. Champion recitation (own selection): 1, Miss Miriam Evans, Glanamman; 2, Brycbeinoff," Brecon.

CROSS HANDS BAND CONTEST A bro49 bond contest was held at, Cross Hands, on Saturday, under the rules of vhe West Wales Aesooiaiio-i of Brass Bands Mr J. S. Greenwood, Birkenhead, was the ad- judicator. Mr. D. T. Davies, the viee-presi- dent, presided in the absence of the presi- dent, Mr. G. E. Oleeves, Swansea. The chair- man of the committee was Mr. T. D. Jen- kins; treasurers, Sir. Oliver, Gorslas, and Mr. D. J. Lang, Cross Hands; secretaries, Messrs. H. G. Young and D. J. Lake. March competition, own seimtion.Seven bauds played in the follo-A ing order: Cly- I daeh, Gorseipop, Pen j groea, Blaengwynfi. Owmanunaa, GwauB-oae^urwen, and Pont- ardulais. The nrBt prMC of 11 is. ant. medal to conductor W&6 awarded to Gwaun oae-Gurwen; the second of 108. 6d. and medaj to oonductor, was awarded to Blaen- erwynfl. Penygroas camo third. Class B and C; test piece, "Prince and Peasantfirst prize, fg; 2nd, X4; 3rd, iC2; and medala for oornet, horn, soprano, and euphonium. The following* played: Pontar- -I dulais, Gorseinon (Temperance), Gorsoinon (Williams), Ammanford, and Owmamman. j The first prize and all the medals were' awarded to Owmammaii, the second to Ammanford, and the third to Gorseinoll i (Temperance). t In Ciaaa A, test piece "Sieg-eof Roehelle, .1 eight bands competed in the following i order; 4- Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, Penygroes, BloengWynfi, Clydach, Owmamman, Pontar- dulais, Ammanford. and Burryport. The prizes were: 1st, X12 and Association chal- lenge shied value 50 guineas, and medals for 8010 cornet, euphonium, and trombone; Zod.! L6; 5rd, £ 5. The first prize and medals for euphonium and trombone went to Blaengwynfl. conduotsd by Mr. A. Wade: the second and medal for oornet solo to Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, condooted by Mr. T. J. Bees; and the third to Penygroes, conducted by Mr, D. Williams. The proceeds of the contest were divided between the Penygroes and dross Hands soldiers' reception fund

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| IRISH SEA DISASTER. <* 91 Victims of Terrible Collision. During a heavy south-voesterly gale in the Irish Channel on FrtJIay night a disaster occurred few miles off Greenore, involving the .sinking of two vessels and the loss of ninety-one passengers and sea- men. About eight o'clock the well-known and popular mail boat Connemara, a two- deckod steel vessel of 833 tons gross, owned by the London and North-Western Rail- day Company, left Greenore on a strong ebb tide, bound for Holyhead. She had on board fifty-one second and third cl-.ss passengers, but no first-class, and her crew of thirty-one were under the command of Captain G. H. Doeg. When outside Car- lingford Bar, lees than an hour's run, she was rammed by the collier Retriever (GapUun Patrick O'Neill), a three-masted Newry steamer of 459 tons gross, whose cargo, it is stated, had shifted owing to the heavy oeae and rendered her UD-o manageable. Attempts were made to beach both ves- sels, but they were so badly damaged that within a very few minutes, variously estimated at from two to seven, the Con- nemara turned ov-er, and within a quarter of an hour the Retriever had Bunk, the boilers in both vessels having meanwhile burst. Of theaggrega of ninety-one passen- gers and sailors only one is known to have survived—James Boyle, of WaTTenpomt, a seaman of the Retriever, who clung to a boat and was washed ashore greatly ex- hausted. The Connemara had on board many head of cattle and sheep, and a few of these poor creatures managed to struggle to land, but the remainder were ¡ seen lying amongst wreckage of all kinds which afterwards strewed the shore. The terrible toll of life is plainly set out J in < the following table:— 1 Connemara. Retriever. Passengers 51 — Crew 31 10 Total .—.———. 82 10 Saved 0 1 Lost 82 .— 9 Total 91 An irKfneet was held at Kilkil on Mon- day on 58 victims of the Irish shipping I disaster. A verdict of Drowned as the J result of a oollision was returned.

WEDDING AT CLYDACH. j The wedding was adlemnised by the Uw, F. H. Buckingham (pastor), at Wesley Church. Clyda?h. of Miss Jeame Lovering, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lovering, Lynton House, and Mr. Fred Bobina, Hebron-road, third eon of Mr. and Mrs. John Bobins, of Tea Bose Oottase. The bride, who was given away by her father, was ohariningly attired in ivory crepe de chine, bridal veil, and orange blossoms. and was attended by the Misses Winnie and Elsie Loverinc (sisters)" and Miss Myrtle Lovering koougiiu). The Missea Winnie and Elsie Lovering were both attired in pale blue Georgette.,and Miss Myrtle Lovering was attractively attired in pale pink crepe do- chine. Mrs. &. Lovering (mother of bride) waa dressed in nigger brown silk eoline, and wore a black hat to match- Mr. J. B. Williams, Cloth Hall, was best man. I At the ehurch selections were sung by the Wesley Church choir, and a wedding march was played by Mrs. Nellie James. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where I a large number of relatives and friends partook of breakfast, an-A subsequently the j newly-married o=Dle left, for Bath. The > bride's travelling costume WM of nigser J brown with bat to match.

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SWANSEA SPELTER TRADE. A column article in The Times Trade Supplement concisely deals with, the position of lihe epeltar trade in the Swansea, area. Uniair German competi- tion hae eaased, Australian zine concen- trates are available, therefore great developments are in progress and antici- pated. The scope of enterprise is indi- cated by the fact that while the hcame de- mand is 200,006 tons, we last year pro- duoed 60,000 tons, and America veil evert, half a million. Measures aim hoped fort that will prevent foreign matesoalA un- fairly flooding the home market.

SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL FINALS. LAKOAfiHIBE SBOTIOH- Bolton Wanderers 4, Blackpool I. Liverpool 3, Stoke 1. Manchester United 1. Soulhport OsBtnl .Oldham Athletic 2. Everton 3. Stockport County 1. Bury L 7 Burnley 2. Blackburn Boveza ST Port Vale L Bochdale 1. v Preston NJS. Z. Manchester CSfcr *• MIDLAND SECnCfflL Hull City 1, Leeds Cfty 1. Bptherham County 2. OhoetertoM vaws. 14 Birmingham 5. Sheffield United G. Bradford 3, Bradford Oity 0. Huddarsheld Town 1. Notts County & Lincoln City 1, Grimsby Town 1. Notts Farert Barnsley 0. u She&eld Wed. i, Loimiwtaa Fms» 4. LONDON OOMBLNASilOIL < Partaihoath 0, Southampton 1. Milwall 2, Luton L Watford Arsenal 4- Clapton Orient 0, Cbelsaa 2. PuHMan ti, Brentfonl a. Queen's Pack B. l, Qrystal pwasapa. „ West Hajn 5, Tottenham 1L L FBEEUTDLY MATCSSS. Bristol Bovers 1. Brataol Qiv (L Rogerete,ne Villa 1, Blackwood 1. Cardiff Madboroo^hs 2. West Yard lace 46 Swindon 4, Glamorgan Eingineera 1. Gaatrden City Hovers Z. KingBbrrkSge (L fcit. Steven's 4, Mansel Villa 1. Montana 3, Templars 5. ¡, East Side Juniors 4, St. Btepbeo^v «coats V- Tawe Albion 6, Morriston Soooto i. Glyncoed Z. Mynyddbach 0. Llansamlet Z, Skewen .1. SCOTTISH LKAiQCOB. Aberdeen 0, Hamilton i. Ayr United 3, Dtimbart<»a i. Clyde 1, Queen's Park 1. Dundee 1, Celtic 2. Falkirk 0, Airdrie 0. R?a-rt? 1. PexUck ItioGe L Koth&rwaU L HihemMUM t Bangers 0, Morton 1. k Baxth Bovera 0, Kiltae-rnoek 4. Third Lanark 1, St. MiTsreai ft. NOBTHBBK UNION IJLADIM Halifax 1J, uunoeh 6. Leeds 31, Hull 0. Leigh 12, Widnes 5. fit. Heiem's R. 2, Earrow 6 Swinton 5, B rough ton B. 3. Warrington 0, Selford 5. Wigan 29, Rimoora 0. Wakefield Trinity 5, Rat4ey 6- Dwwahttry 32, Bradford N. 0. Braniely 18, Huddersfield 0. Kingston R. 16, BTighouae B. S. BoohdeJe H. 0, Oldham 8. IfRlENDLY MA.T0HBS South Wales 7, New Zeaiandera 9. Crumlin 0, Cross Keys 5.

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