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News & Views
News & Views I How to Become Conspicuous. I It seems, says Mr. Filson Young to the Saturday Review," that one )f the most effectual way of making oneself conspicuous is to disappear. ft Musician's Fees. No musician gave his services, either as adjudicator or editor, for so small a fee as he did, says Mr. David Jenkins of the late Mr. Emlyn Evans. The New Revue. Criticising the new revue at the London Ope;a House, Mr. E. A. Langhain says that "You must be strong and young, and not to be dis- mayed by vulgarity, if you are to enjoy "Come Over flere." Our Defences. I We never had less reason than at this moment to fear aggression from our neighbours, says the "Westminster Gazette" we never had so many good reasons for thinking that the distribu- tion of our naval and military power. sith its main reliance on naval strength, .sound and wise Maurice Hewlett and the Fairies. Mr. Maurice Hewlett writes of airy experiences in a book fitly called 'Lore of Prosperine," which is soon to .t'8 published. He says he hopes that nobody will ask whether these fairy ex- periences are new, because he would have to say that he does not know. To ua they seem so, and that is the only reply he can make. Shades of the Prison House. The small boy had been presented Ivith a tricycle on his birthday. "I shall have to be very careful." he said. "Y ou will," returned his parents. "You see the policeman would catch Ee if I exceeded the speed limit." Shades of the prison-house began to around the growing boy. 'Far From the Public Ear." Mr. Horace Hutchinson, in the "Westminster Gazette," gives what he describes as "a neat stroke of the tongue," by a certain captain of the RrJyd and Ancient Club, in the course of the statutory speech at his election at the anual dinner. "My golf," said the new captain, "is played far from the public eye—I hope far from the! public ear." The Worst Lie. j roiii the many bad lies upon the links, St. Andrew guard me still I From the lie In the sand and the muddy lie, And the lie on the sloping hill; From the lie in whins and the stony lie, And the lie of the golfing bore; But of all bad lies I pray thee grace From the lie about the score. —"Golf Illustrated." Cel. Ssely's Speech. It is necessary from the beginning that Liberalism should express itself in clear and unequivocal accents, says the "Daily News and Leader." With onscriptiou in any disguise it will have to terms or parleying. Colonel Seely ioes not seem to understand this. dis speech at Birminghaon on Satur- iay is of a hesitating sort that must pot be heard from a Liberal War Aiinister. A Poser. A man who had done himself far too well (according to the new book of ^'Chestnuts, Hot and Cold") stumbled into a bus and sat down next a lady. After a few moments he remarked to her- "Did you shee me get in?" No answer. "-Did you see me get in?" she repned stiBiy. A pause. "And how d' you know 't was me?" in the Fiery Furnace. I A. rather goùd-and true-Lloyd Greorge story comes from a village Sun- iay school not many miles from Orms- iirk. The teacher had been reading to i class of children the story of the burn- ing hery furnace in which Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego were incarcer- ated, and at the close questioned the children on what they had heard. "Who was the fourth person they found in the ourning fiery furnace?" she asked. Up ivent a little hand, and on being told to give an answer, a five-year-old boy shouted with confidence. "Please, j mum, Lloyd George 1" ( II Trewen." I Writing an appreciation of the late Mr. Emlyn Evans, Mr. David Jenkins' says that his "Trewen" almost rivals "Aberystwyth" in popularity, inasmuch as it ha.s been sung by all denominations in Wales. This tune wa.s first published in "Gemau Mawl." He sent me two copies of it in MS., one in the major key and the other in the minor, giving me the option of selecting the one most suit- able to my purpose. As the hymn required a minor treat- ment, I chose the latter. iviost Hard-Worked Quotations. I The following is a selection take!, I from a competition in "'£ruth' 1. Her feet beneath her petticoat Like little mice, stole in and out. '2. Stone walls do not a prison make. Nor iron bars a cage. 3. Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long. 4. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. 5. All men would be cowards if they dare. 6. Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink. 7. Stolen kisses are always sweeter. 'Tis the last rose of summer, Left blooming alone. 9. Take her up tenderly, Lift her with care. 10. And haw can man die better Thau facing fearful odds For the ashes of his fathers And the temples of his gods?
THE -WAR DE VIL.I
THE WAR DE VIL. I There is no reason other than the sword why Britain should possess nearly a fourth of the globe, says Mr. Israel Zangwill in the course of a long article, in to-day's "Daily Chronicle." No law of Sinai or Calvary laid it down that Australia or Egypt should be British. An all-red route means a route of blood. In her turn, Germany must give up Alsace and Lorraine, es- tablish "the open door" in all her pos- i cessions. And so all round—over the whole field of politics. Those who cannot endure the notion of freely surrendering territory or tariffs at the bidding of reason and love must cease to prate of peace. Between love and the sword there is no true third wa y Sir Harry Johnston has recently pub- i"hr.'¿ a precious little volume, indi- cating from his rich concrete il experi- of men and cities, of civilisations savageries, many historic griev- s which the Powers could set right simply as they could have removed ?e Balkan grievances without the Bal- ku bloodshed. Such a book is a primer 1 true Arbitration, a first aid to states- men. Without such an inner spirit the '^fcla-ee Cf Peace is a whitewashed x balefire. 3se War-Devil can only be conquered 1 the God of Love.
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Rangoon (Lower Burma) municipality has .rn-arded Mr. Maurice S. R. Adams, architect, of Bedford Park, a premium of £100 for h:s design for municipal buildings, to be erected at a cost of nearly Cloo,ooo-
IPAID IN THElRI OWN COIN.
IPAID IN THElRI OWN COIN. WOMEN MOBBED. AMATEUR POLICEMEN AMUSE THEMSELVES IN HYDE PARK. WilD SCENES AT BRIGHTON. The militant tactics of a section of the women who desire the extension of the franchise have wearied even the long-suffering public. So long have they indulged in riotous behaviour that it is no wonder the people's patience has given out at last. In Hyde Park yesterday in view of the rumoured determination of the the rumoured determination of the sui- I fragettes to hold meetings, large crowds gathered near the Marble Arch. The majority were }oung fellows, many of a rather rough type, and these spent the afternoon in discovering alleged suffragettes and rushing them out of the park, seemingly without much hindrance from the police, though the latter were present in such small numbers compared with the crowds that though they did their best to pro- tect the women they could not do very much. Escape in Taxi. No meeting was held, but several persons who were said to have at- tempted to speak were bundled out with scant ceremony. I'tro women, accompanied by three men, were hustled ror a considerable distance, and finally sought refuge in a taxi-cab, the crowd endeavouring to hit the men with sticks as they scrambled in. Having got rid of them, the mob, which thoroughly enjoyed its work, re- turned, and peace reigned until an- other rush indicated the discovery of another suffragette. Wiinhiedon Meeting. Thousands of people had also gathered on Wimbledon Common in expectation of lively scenes between the police and suffragettes, and it was with surprise, therefore, that they eventually saw a woman standing in the centre of a cordon of police, three and four deep, j and speaking against the Home Office order. The suffragette was Mrs. Yates, a resident of W iiut>ied.sn. was strained in her maner and speech, but a section of the crowd wished to know why she was allowed to speak at all in view of the prohibition order, and why she was afforded police protection. The explanation seems to he that Mrs. Yates is not a member of the famous Women's Social and Political Union, whose meetings in the parks were pro- hibited, but 01 the Wimbledon W.S.P.U. a different organisation. A Large Escort. I When she finished her speech the police closed round her and escorted her to her home a mile away. Over 200 police on foot and 50 mounted took part in this work, and the crowd of 5,000 people accompanied them, hissing and hooting. Mrs. Yates stated last night that she has conducted meetings for 41 years on the common. "When the prohibi- tion order was issued," she said, "I inquired whether it applied to the Wimbledon Union"s meetings. J was not informed that it did, so the meet- ing took place as usual." I- 1 Meeting Stopped. I Although the Hampstead suffragettes I altered the time of their meeting from afternoon to evening, there was a large crowd in the vicinity of the White Stone Pond when their van was driven up. The police were present in force, and prevented the would-be speakers from holding a meeting. The van was then moved on to the Heath but the crowd, which numbered several thousands, refused a hearing to the speaker. Very soon the police ordered the speaker to desist, and the suffragettes departed under police pro- tection, amid much cheering. A t Brighton. There were wild scenes on the Brigh- ton Esplanade yesterday, where the would-be speakers were not permitted to speak. Police who attempted to pro- tect them were pelted with stones, and w hen the women took refuge in a house I the windows wete smashed by volleys of stones from the crowd.
BELIEF.In HEAVEN./1
BELIEF.In HEAVEN. The Rev. R. Rowland Roberts, preaching at Alexandra Chapel Swan- sea, on Sunday, stated that, if he were allowed to closely question each one in his congregation, he would probably find that there was no belief upon which such faint, indefinite views were held as the belief in heaven. We seemed, in this respect, to have departed from the strong position maintained by our fathers. Mr. Roberts, who has rarely preached in Swansea with such power, is to occupy the pulpit again this evening at 7.30.
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P.C. EASTERBROOK. I Further to the paragraph in Page 1; With regard to the proposal to ap- point an acting sergeant for the Cen- tral Police Station, a Leader" repre- sentative is asked by the men to state that they have no objection to the pro- motion of P.C. Ea&terbrook, who is the senior constable, and in regard to w hom the recommendation of the committee was quite in order. In the memorial which has been pre- pared for submission to the Watch Committee, exception is only taken to the promotion of P.C.' s Thorne and Michael. DIED IN SINGAPORE. I News has been received of the death in Singapore of Mr, George Lewis, of the Mumbles. He was in the Hotel de FEurupe, when he oomplaiied of feeling ill, and almost immediately he fell into a fit and died in the General Hospital shortly afterwards. Mr. Lewis, as secretary and steward of the Singapore Club, was well known in the Settlement. He went out from England in 1907. Until the end of 1911 he was at the Hotel de l'Europe as as- sistant manager. He relinquished that post to take over the managership of the Empire Hotel at Kuala Lumpur, w here he remained until about a year ago. Mr. Lewis's father at one time car- ried on business as a hatter and Jbosier in Caer-street, Swansea.
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Lord St. Levan on Saturday ua- veiled a tablet which had been placed I in Truro Cathedral to the memory of King Edward and as a record of the fund raised in Cornwall on behalf of hospitals, nursing associations, and sanatoria. Securing for a fanny at a sale an old oil-painting thickly coated with dust, Mr. Hnntly, a Deal antique furniture dealer, subsequently sold it to a London colleague, who has since had the pic- ture valued at L4W.- i i
SHORT TIME PROBLEMS. I
SHORT TIME PROBLEMS. I THiPLATE CONFERENCE APPOINT A COMMiTltE. The question of a scheme for the uni- form adjustment of the working of mills running short time, was considered on Saturday at a conference of the Tin and Sheet Millmen's, and the British Steel bmeiters' Unions at Swansea. Mr. John Hodge, M.P., and Councillor Ivor Gwynne were present. In view of the present position of the trade, it was agreed that a request be made for an immediate mewng of the Conciliation Board to consider a stop- page of all tin mills during the month of July. Attention was called to the i'act that whilst mills were stopped at some works employers were keeping up the output by doing unreasonable work in six hours shifts. It was considered advisable to pre- sent notices at works where six hours shifts have been introduced during the last six months. Owing to the present condition of trade, it was agreed that no claims should be put forward at the Conciliation Board meeting with the exception of the following;-L. 1. That when any tirm adopt a working shift of less than eight hours per shut all wage rates to be in- creased 25 per cent. 2. That 7s. per 100 boxes be paid to openers. 3. That the small committee ar- ranged for at the last Conciliation Board to inquire into rates' paid in intermediate mills hold good, and shall act if called upon. It was coi?dercd advisable to sug- gest that the meeting asked for imme- diately be considered the annual meet- ing ot the Conciliation Board.
I SWAHS7H?»)E~BIGHL I
I SWAHS7H?»)E~BIGHL I COLEMAN BREAKS A BONE AT I GftHBlFF. J I It is understood that Coleman, Swansea Town's inside right, who played in the Cup Pinal last Saturday, will tiot be able to turn out on Thursday in the re-play. It seems that he collided .dth an opponent in the firei, half, with the result that he broke a bone in his shoulder. He retired tem- porarily, but played throughout the second half, although it was apparent that he was in great pain. For the re-play there will probably be only one change in the side, Anderson fili- ing the iiifiide richt position. The match with Treharris, which should have been I brought off on Thursday, has been post- poned until April JOih. Although Southend made promotion secure at Mardy, they will have to go all the way for a win on the Vetch on Satur- day. The Swans will place their strongest side on the iieid, and. <_f course, there is a ground record to be kept.
Cl VDACH MISSION.
Cl VDACH MISSION. mFTED TEMPERANCE LECTURER'S SbCCtSSrliL 1.HORTS. Mrs. Herring, A.Mus., L.C.M., a gifted lady hailing from Belfast, conducted a four days' special temperance, mission, under the auspices of the Clydach branch ofhe British Women's Temperance Association, at the Public Hall, Clydach, last week. The mission, which opened on Thursday even- ing last, has been of a highly interesting nature, and has proved appreciably effec- tive in its object. Mrs. Herring, who is a lady of rana and varied accomplishments, both musically and elocutionary, has, evening after even- ing, kept large audiences intensely inter- ested in her charming and uplifting re- citals. In addition to the clever instru- mental contributions she gave on the banjo, mandoline, guitar, auto-harp, musical glasses, and fairy bells, she could also sing well, while the heights of eloquence she could reach as an orator proved quite an agreeable surprise to many of those pre- sent. Her entertaining discourses were punctuated with flashes of rich and rare humour, and she possesses a most happy and effective style of driving total abstin- ence truths well home. The members of the Clydach branch of the B.W.T.A. are entitled to the warmest thanks and congratulations upon the en- terprise they have shown in engaging at much expense the services of a lady mis- sioner of such versatile talents, and it is to be hoped the mission has proved as suc- cessful financially as it has proved attrac- tive, instructive, and highly entertaining.
FACE BLEMiSHES SPREAD v TO…
FACE BLEMiSHES SPREAD v TO NECK. Albert Road, Dal'ston, London. I N.E., Eng.—"For some years I suffered from nasty face blemishes which gradually spread 'round my neck, arms and chest. The pain at times was un- bearable and they caused a continual itching and irritating feeling. At night I could get very little sleep and of a day time I felt ashamed to be seen. "A friend who had noticed my condi- tion sent me a little Cuticura Ointment. One night the itching was very bad and 1 felt as if 1 could tear the skin from my face. I took the Cuticura Oint- ment and after washing my face and neck in warm water I rubbed it gently on the places inflamed and itching. Very quickly 1 found it gave relief and in my delight I purchased a box of Cuticura Ointment and some Cuticura Soap. By the time I had used a third box the blotches had quite disappeared, leaving my skin how it had never been for ye ars, clear and fresh." (Signed) Arthur E. T. Robinson, July 1 1912. Cuticura Soap and Ointment arc sold by chemists everywhere. A sample of each with 32-p. book post-free from nearest depot Newbery, 27, Charter- house Sq., London R. Towns and Co., Sydney, N.S.W., Lennon, Ltd., Cape Town; Muller, Maclean and Co., Cal- cutta and Bombay; "Cuticura," Bos- ton, U.S.A. Tender-faced men should shave with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick Sample free.
ALL ENGLAND SHIELD. .i
ALL ENGLAND SHIELD. Having had a very successful season at tournaments, the Salisbury Club bil- liard tearh Messrs. T. E. Davies, F. Lockley and A. Paton) jou*ieyed to London on Friday night to take part in the All England Shield Competition at the Battersea Conservative Club. The opposing team was the Shored itch Conservative Club. Each game was fought out in the usual sportsmanlike manner, and was greatly appreciated by the large crowd present. The following were the scores: Salisbury. Shoreditch. 50U T. E. Davies Dudley 355 500 Lockley. Hems 363 500 Paton Wright 304 1500 1022 At the close of each game, the visi- tors were loudly cheered for- their ex- cellent play. Paton's breaks were: 71, 68, 43, 34, 32, 28, 22. Davies: 47, 39, 35, 25, 22, 21. Lockley: 39, 35. 31, 29, 26, 25 The Salisburyites will hold the shield for twelve months.
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According to the Paris Matin," the Bill for increa.sing the pay of French otficers will be applicable to the l Army and Navy.
iCOWER WRECK.
COWER WRECK. —————— -————— REMARKABLE POSITION OF A LOCAL FARMER. AllECED £10 CHARGE. It is reported that Mr. Charles Beavan, of Overton, who purchased the wreck of the Spanish steamer Epidauro, has received from the representatives of Miss Talbot an application lor the pay- ment of a sum of £ 10 before permission can be granted for the erection of any plant or machinery on Miss Talbot's land for the removal of the metal. All. Beavan claims a right-of-wfty over a cart-road on some adjoining pro- perty and instructions were, it is stated, recently given to the tenants of this, as the result of which a metal fencing was elected. The location of the wreck is jinniediately under Air. Beavan's farm. Mr. Beavan, when waited upon by a Leader representative, did not deny that a difference had arisen between Miss Talbot's agent and himself, in connection with the carting of the metai from the beach, but inasmuch as he is in communication with Miss Tal- bot's agent, preferred not to make any statement for publication, especially as lie believed the matter would be micably arranged.
SEAT CLAIMED.I
SEAT CLAIMED. GlmfOUS PDSmON AR SINCOUfbF CiKiitCIL ElEGTtON. A curious position has been created in connection with the election in Llan- gennitli to fill one of the seats on the Rural District Council. The candidates were Mr. J. H. Jenkins and Mr. Josiah Rees. The votug resulted in a tie, and the receiving officer called upon to exercise the privilege of his casting vote, decided in favour of Mr. Jenkins, who was accordingly declared duly elected. It has since been alleged that a resi- dent in the district voted in the morn- ing in the Parish of Llanrhidian Higher, and later recorded his vote a second time at Liaugennith. Under these cir- cumstances Mr. Rees claims the seat. A similar situation arose about three years ago at siaiyfera, when a re- count and scrutiny were demanded. This course will probably be followed on the present occaeicr.
SWANSEA POLsOE COURT. I
SWANSEA POLsOE COURT. I Monjay.-Before Messrs. F. Rocke chailman), James VNIgnall, Richard Martin, J. Jones and J. H. Rosser. Jane Duval (46), widow, drunk and disorderly, was discharged. Patrick lcNallleü (JU), labourer, drunk and disorderly was remanded for the calling of witnesses for his defence. James Roberts (25), doubler, drunk and disorderly, was fined 10s. or seven, days James Lewis (47), tinworker, drunk and disorderly, was fined 10s. or seven days. He was knocking at the Hospital door with a stick. Geo. Thos. Davies (31), labourer, drunk and incapable, was fined 5s. Wm. Hamilton (33), labourer, drunk and incapable, was fined 5s. Morgan Davies (41), joiner ,drunk and incapable, was fined%5s. Richard Wales (63), labourer, drunk and incapable, was fined 5s. Margaret Prior (23), for disorderly conduct was fined 10s. "Maggie, pawn my ring," said defendant to someone in court. Chas. Downing (19), fireman, and Rose Mathers (28), were charged with indecency, and each fined 20s. or four- teen days. Assaulted His Parents. I Albert Edward Hann (26), labourer, was charged with assaulting and wound- ing Margaret Jane Hann, his mother, and S. hann, his father. Evidence was that the prisoner had smashed open a door and struck the complainant about the head with a shoemaker's tool. The prisoner said he was under the influence of drink. The father asked the Bench to take a lenient view'of the case. The Bench said the assault was brutal. Two I months' imprisonment was imposed. Alleged Deserter. I Brinley McDonald (21) oolher. charged with deserting the Royal Marines at  IPlymouth, was remanded for escort. I I Varia. I Charles Plummer (19), William Grey (17), shoemaker, for playing pitch and toss, were each fined us. David Daley (21), and Chas. Dicker- son (15), labourer, for gaming with cards, were each hned 5s. Charles John, drunk and disorderly, was fined 20s. or 14 days. Patrick McCarthy, for using obscene language, was fined 20s.-ile has been before the court 44 times. Frank Davies, for using obscene lan- guage, was fined 10s. Evan Jones, for using obscene lan- guage, was fined 20s. For allowing a horse to stray, Wm. Thomas was fined 5s. Edith Howell summoned Harreit Vickery for assaulting her. Mr. Hy. Thompson was for the complainant, ano Mr. Leyshon for the defendant.—Fined Iola Dora Parker summoned Jennie Slee for assault-A fine or 10s. or seven days was imposed. Defendant went to prison observing as she left the court, I can take that on my head." Ann Jones summoned George Jones, her husband, for desertion. An order of 12s. 6d. a week was made Mary Nicholls summoned her husband C. H. Nicholls, a fireman, for persistent cruelty. The defendant had threatened to take her lifp. An order of 10s. a I week was made. I Wife's Admission. I David Williams made an application for the discharge of a maintenance order of his wife, Mary Ellen Will Iaias. It was on the ground of misconduct on the part of the wife that the proceedings were taken. Mr. Hinds appeared for the wif e, and Mr. R. A. Jones for the man.—Mr. Hinds, on behalf of the wife, admitted the adultery. Mr. Jenkin Jones asked for evidence to that effect, and Mr. R. A. Jones wanted to call the solicitor, Mr. Hinds, to whom she had r.dmitted this, but the clerk objected to such a course. The case was adjourned for a week.
! MUMBLES BROTHERHOOD.I
MUMBLES BROTHERHOOD. I A meeting of the Mumbles Brother- i hood was held on Sunday afternoon a* I the Wesleyan Chapel, Mr. Mason pre- siding over a good attendance, when Mr. C. P. Bell gave an address on "Talents." Mr. Bradsiiaw rendered a very effective solo. and also presided at the organ. The string band (conductor Mr. J. Daniel) added very materially to the musical part of the programme. During the afternon Mr. C. W. Slater presi- dent) made a few remarks.
IN RESOLVEN CANAL.-,
IN RESOLVEN CANAL. BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN RECOVERED. INQUEST VERDICT. The body of a man. in labourer's garb, was found in the canal near the Farmers' Arms Hotel, Resolven, on Saturday after- noon. As Mis3 Joan Place, daughter of the proprietor of the hotel, was walking along Uv3 side of the canal, she saw the body in the water in a stooping position, and she immediately went for assistance. P.S. Martin and a constable crew the body out of the water, and had it icmoved to the Farmers' Arms, where the body awaita identification The body is that of a labourer, and ap- pears to have been in the water some time before the discovery was made. Several small articles were found in the pockets, but nothing to lead to identifica- tion The inquest takes place to-day (Mon- day). Where the body was found the water was only about three feet deep, at a, spot situate between the Farmers' bridge and tho lock. THE INQUEST. An inquest was held at Resolven to- day on the body of the unknown man who was found drowned in the Neath Canal on Saturday. The inquiry threw no light on the mystery. Joan Place, daughter of the landlord of the Farmers' Arms, Resolven, said she saw something in the water at 8 o'clock on Saturday morning, but she attached no importance to it, but in passing the spot at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, she discovered it was the body of a man in a stooping position. Sxie ran home and told her mother, and the police were informed at once. P.S. Martin, of Resolven. said he saw the body in the water at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and with assistance got it out and conveyed it to the coach- house of the Farmers' Arms. In one of the pockets he found 2d. and a key, but nothing that could lead to identifica- tion. There was no marks of violence, and he judged the body had been in the water for about 45 hours. The Coroner (Mr. H. Cuthbertson): What was the depth of the water at this spot (-About three feet. Dr. R. D. Pritchard said he had ex- amined the body externally, but found no marks of violence. The man was respectably dressed. The cause of death was asphyxiation, I due to drowning. The jury returned a verdict of found drowned.
I" UTTER LYIS LEAD INC.If
I" UTTER LYIS LEAD INC.If HipP" I LORD MAYOR OF CARDIFF'S SPEECH AT SWANSEA. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alder- man Morgan Thomas) denies the ac- curacy cf a statement alleged to have been made by limi at Swansea, to the effect that he (the Lord Mayor) "could not understand a man being a member of any Church of Christ who declined to be a total abstainer." His Lordship explained that he was asked to give an address to a Young People's Guild at Swansea. My subject," he says, "was a dofence of i Chnstianity, and my plea right through was that the power of Christianity was still to-day the greatest power for up- lifting humanity. I spoke about tiie tendency to-day of churcQng being on the wane, and asked why it was. I suggested it Wa.5 due to itic- lack ot moral stamina in us as church members, and followed with a reference to the evils of drink, and the great suffering it wa:i causing. Then I seated I was at a loss to understand how a follower of Christ could not be a total absLamer as an example to others." Utterly Misleading." "I very much regret, added his Lordship, that the specific statement attributed to me was so utterly mis- leading. This statement was a sum- mary of Miat I said, and, being taken from the context of my remarks, does not convey ine right interpretation. I should be absolutely against any rigid rule passed by any religious denomina- tion debarring persons joining that church because they were not total ab- stainers. A coercive act of that kind would not have the effect desired. This step must be taken by the individuals voluntarily, and from a sense of duty as members of Christ's Church. If they cannot see that it is their duty to take such a step, then the matter rests with them. My address was on the duty of the individual rather than the duty of the Church. I claim that example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no ether. My appeal in this direction was to the young. Giving my own experience as a pub- lic man, 1 bore testimony to the fact of my being a total abstainer as a great protection against many of the- tempta- tions which all public men are liable to; and I considered I should be doing my duty more effectively as a mem ber of a Christian Church if by example and precept I did all that I could to assist my weaker brethren." With reference to the conclusion that has apparently been come to by persons who read the brief summary of my remarks, i.e., that I do not be- lieve that a man could be a Christian unless he was a total abstainer, this is absolutely groundless, and was furthest from my thought during the delivery of my address."
TINWORKER'S DEATH. I
TINWORKER'S DEATH. I Edward Vaughan, 70 years of age, tinworker, Ystalyfera, died at Pontar- dawe Workhouse last night. Deceased met with an accident in September last, on the night of the Ystalyfera fair, and was removed to the Union, where he remained until his death.
TRADINC TO CHINA. I
TRADINC TO CHINA. I A couple of big Chinamen—boats, not humans—entered the King's Dock I this morning, with designs on our tin- plate industry. The Agammeonon hag a registered tonnage of 4,452 tons, and the Machaon one of 4.276 tons. A Cunarder, the Caria 1,927 tons, has also come in.
POPULAR SWANSEA VOCALIST.…
POPULAR SWANSEA VOCALIST. I The friends and admirers of Miss Edith Jones, the popular Landore voca- list, will be pleased to learn that her many efforts and readiness to assist m the cause of charity and benevolence is going to be rewarded in some tangible form. With this object in view, an initiative meeting was held at Dinas Welsh Bap- tist Chapel, Landore, on Sunday even- ing, when it was decided to have a bene- fit concert, and that the various places of worship in the town and district at which Miss Jones is well known, should be invited to appoint delegates to at- tend a meeting of the promoter, to be held at the same place of worship on Wednesday week.
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T- During the evening service at Wesley Cliapei (CoLlege-street), Swansea, yester- day Miss Jones (Huddersfield) sang, I know that my Redeemer liveth" (Messiah) in (harming fashion. The choir also rendered "Tho Radiant Morn under the direction of Mr R. T. Hughes, A.R.C.O.
 I REFUSED. 
 I REFUSED.  TRUEMAN'S APPUCATIGN FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL. ON ALL GROUNDS. Messrs. Cuthbertson and Powell in- iform-ed our Neath representative that the application of Clement Robert Trueman for leave to appeal came be- fore Justice Bray to-day. Leave to appeal was refused on every ground. The conviction and sentence will therefore hold good. If Trueman desires it, he can now take his application before a court com- posed of at least three Judges of Ap- peal. J t will be remembered that Clement Robert Trueman was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment on a charge of criminally libelling Mr. W. B. Trick, an ex-Mayor of Neath, and chair- mai-i of the Neath Board of Guardians. Trueman is at present an inmate of the Swansea. Prison. He is enjoying excellent health.
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EAST COWER EISTEDDFOD. THE MAYOR PSESiDES AT THE CENTRAL HALL. The first Competitive Festival of the united parishes of East Grower Deanery, which includes Swansea and the Swansea, I Valley .was held last Saturday, under the auspices of the Church of England Men'6 Society, oi which the Rev. Hon. W. Talbot Rice, M.A., is the president, in the Central Hall. His Worship the Mayor (Councillor David Williams) took the chair, and the Mayoress and Mrs. Matnias (Kilvey) in- vested the prize-winners. The winner of the black-and-white drawing contest was the illayor's son (Master Arthur Williams), who also took ha.If the prize for an essay on the Evils of Intemperance in the Home." In addition to the prizes, certificates of merit were awarded to all the winners, and also to those who came third Prizes were offered by Mr. John Hedgens encouraging a knowledge of proper knotting and splicing among boys, especially the tying of an emergency knot. The competi- tion created a good deal of interest. The first prize went to Scout Morgan, and the second for a emergency knot to Stanley Smith, who is only ten years old. Miss M. B. Clark, L.R-M, A.R.C.M., and Miss Gladys Hopkins were the accompanists. PRIZE LIST. Juvenile Choral (children under 16, and not more than 30 in numbed)-" 1 Sing Be- cause I Love to Sing" (Pin6uti): 1, St John's, Morriston; 2, St .Augustine's, Swansea. A gold centre medal Niaz given to the winni-ag conductor by Messrs John Davies, Ltd., jeweller. Choir (not under 20 in number)—" Jeeu- salem, My Beautiful Home" (Mason) St. Luke's, Cwmbwrla. A nicely-bound hymn and tune book was given to the conductor by Mr A .R. Way, bookseller. Baritone Solo: Mr. Oliver Williams Tenor Solo: Divided between Meaers. W. Thomas and Caledfyn Rees. Party of six boys (treble and alto): 1, St. Augustine's; Z, St. Thomas. Par. y of six girls (treble and alto): Divided between St. Iltyd's and St. Luke's. Solo (boys under 14): Wilfred Franc-,ft. Solo (girls under 14): Marjorie Mailen. Solo (boys upder 12): Haydn Charles Solo (girls under 12): M. Elias. Solo (children under 10): i'. Emith. Piano Solo (any age): Betty Mavin. Violin Solo: Divided between G. Bosley and A. Wheelhouse. Bugles—(a) "Bevelli"; (b) Sunset": Swansea Valley Boy Scouts. Temperance Recitation (own selection): M. Harris Eecitation for children under 14: 1, Phyllis Pye; 2. Edna Morris. Eecitation f-jr children under 14: 1, lorwerth George; 2, Hugh Morris. Black-and-white drawing of your own Parieh Church: Arthur Williams. Essay: Divided between Arthur Williams and Veritas. Signalling (Morse code and Semaphone): Sketty. General Ambulance (team of five): Sketty.
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AT THE DUCKS. I This week there will be the unusual spectacle witnessed of three of the big vessels of the Blue Funnel Line loading at the King's Dock, Swansea. The Machaon and the Agamemnon are at present in port, the former tak- h'g in tinplates and galvanised sheets for Singapore, Hong Kong, ShanghAi, Hankow, Tientsin, Dalny and Chein ulpo, and the latter similar cargo for I Penang, Port- Swettenham, Kobe, LN a- gaski, Moji and Yokohama. To-morrow the third boat, the Priam, is dne to load direct ior Padang and Java ports. The stocks of plates in the harbour will be appreciably reduced in con- sequence.
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During his visit to Paris King I Alfonso will hold a review at Long- champ.
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LQKCES ??n??L HOURS. ¡ LONGER  HOURS. ..ofi& I DIRECTOR OF cSUCATiBH'S SUG- GESTIONS AT ftftAbSEA. I I UNSKILLED TEACHERS. I' The weekly meeting of the Wesley Brotherhood, Swansea, was held yes- terday afternoon, when the speaker was Mr. T. J. Rees (Director of Edu- cation), Swansea. An interesting I musical programme was proviaeo by the Swansea Circle Singers (.conductor | Mr. Rarry Uwen), who contributed part-songs, quartettes ana rlos, Councillor David Davies presided. In the course of his address Mr. Rees said; People with no inner knowledge of the schools were apt to say that the abolition of the annual examination v> as responsible for tne errand boy who cannot spell, and the office boy woo cannot writ. 'iho complaint was JI0\i- a new one; it had been heard during various phases of our educational system for the past nftv years. "I am quite prepared to admit that as re- gards spelling and. handwriting the products of our elementary schools are inferior to what they were 15 to 20 years ago," said Mr. Rees. "It's no use to bixiik our eyes to facts which every merchant round our docks has discovered this long while. But in matters appertaining to expression, vocabulary, observation and thought. very great progress has been made." Occupation of Boys. -ilr. Rees gave an interesting state- ment of tne occupation of boys after leaving Swansea schools. Two years ago 852 boys left school in Swansea, and twelve months later he found that 28 per cent. or them were engaged as office boys, and 42 per cent. were in vvorks and small industries. It is for these and not for the precocious child that the curriculum should be devised. An account of the progress and de- velopment which have been made during the past fifteen years in the teaching of arithmetic, English and geography was much appreciated, and the lecturer went on to say that al- though it was a common saying that the boys who did best in school t-en to fifteen years ago were not the men who held the best posl held the best positions to-day; he ventured to prophecy that owing to present methods of instruction the lads who shone in schools to-day would I be the ones to get the best posta I fifteen years hence. I General Behaviour. I Dealing with the general behaviour of the product of elementary schools, Mr. Rees contended that since 1870 there had been a most marked improve- ment in the cond uct of both children and adult. "l're -Is, I know, a ten- dency to show scant courtesy to elders, and the little word 'sir.' and the touch of the cap and the curtsey seem to have disappeared. But the elementary school child is not exceptional in this respect. We Lve in a democratic age, w here Jack considers himself as good as his master, and in spite of all the efforts of the teachers, the refining influence of the 5t hours spent in school is often more than counterbalanced by the 1St hours spent outside." On Right Lines. He did not suggest that our present system was perfect, but it was on right lines. Certain things were necessary: (1) The right people as teachers. Did they realise that out of 500 teachers in the elementary schools of Swansea no fewer than 200 were uncertificated?— really unskilled labour doing wor k which required the very greatest skill. (2) Smaller classes. If classes of 30 were sufficient for a teacher in a secon- dary school, how in the name of com- monsense could the elementary school teacher be expected to teach 60? (31 Longer school life with evening (or. better) day continuation schools and trade schools. Ninety-nine per cent, of our children will never see the inside of a secondary school. It is tor these that they should work to secure a weil-staffed and efficient syst.em of education if they"- wanted to be able to look forward witii confidence to the future welfare of our citzens.
POPULAR U lEADER H EMPLOYEE."
POPULAR U lEADER H EMPLOYEE." An i-nter ?icn vvas made An interesting presentation was made recently, when ivi-r. Tom Jones, a mem- ber of be Leader composing sta.ft, received a hsndsome marble clock and pair of bronze ornaments, from the staff of the Leader," on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Florence Davies, oi Cockett. Mr. Jones, wito has been a member of the s Laff for 25 years, 'is now "Father' of the Chapel,' most popular with his colleagues, and the felicitations which accompanied the gifts were of a most sincere nature.
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As the result of a conference over which the Recorder of Dublin presided, the strike of the workmen employed by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Com- pany was settled on Saturday, and the men returned to to-day.
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