The Cambria Daily Leader

LEADER | SMALL ADVTS. ANOTHER TRIBUTE. Please do not advertise that my Woleseley Siddley car is for sale any more. The car was sold after the first night it was advertised in your column. L. ROBERTS. Llandilo-road, Brjrnamman.

THE FORESHORE. DUKE OF BEAUFORT PREPARED TO SEll. Speaking at the Duke of Beaufort's Court Leet luncheon at Swansea on Mon- day, Mr. Hobbs, replying to a toast, re- ferred to the courtesy attending all the deliberations he had had with the Town Clerk and the Corporation officials. Any- thing he could do to forward any improve- ment in Swansea. he would do as the agent of the Duke. He was confident that it was the desire of the Duke to further the interests of the town and port. It was quite possible for the Corporation to make an excellent use of the foreshore between Swansea Pier and Mumbles. There could be reclaimed more than one hundred acres by enclos- ing that portion. There were tons and tons of &lag at Landore, and the people concerned would pay any amount of money to be allowed to tip that slag and the wastethe foreshore. The railway lines ran right down to the sea, and it would be comparatively easy to arrange to tip the waste there. PREPARED TO SELL. The Duko of Beaufort was prepared to sell the foreshore, and, in fact, he was prepared to do anything to improve Swan- sea both as a town and as a port. It was possible to make Swansea Bay the tinest bay in the Kingdom beyond all doubt. The people who were willing to pay for tipping slag there would also be prepared to hell) to imnrove the DEVELOPING MUMBLES. L He, personally, was nopeiut tnac llP would live long enough to see the Mumbles developed into a first-rato seaside rescfrt. There 'wa? a most magnificent stretch of co?st line, and it was for Swansea to take her opportunity. (Applause.)

,BUSINESS AS USUAL. Swansea Docks Activity Resumed. After five weeks inactivity at the Swan- sea docks by reason of the lock-out, the men resumed operations on Monday. Everything is proceeding apace, and in a few days the docks will assume their former normality.

MUSTARD GAS. Dangerous Drums Removed From Gower Coast. On eeveral occasions 4runis of mustard gas have been washed up at certain points of the Welsh coast. In one or two instan- ces the result of meddling with them has been very serious » Warning has been ifefned by the ( Ad- miralty pointing out the dap-gvr to pel- sons tampeu ng or meddling with any of theea drums. All the drums have now"been collected and removed by men of the United States Navy, who used rubber gloves and maks. The drums will be taken out to sea and euTlk in deep water.

210 MILK FINE. At Swansea on Monday Llewellyn Bevies (29) was summoned for selling milk 16 per cent, deficient in butter fat, and fined £10. The defence put forward by Mr. Henry Tliompsan was that the milk was sold as it was received.

UNREAD BIBLES. In the course of his sermon at New Siloh, Landore, on Sunday night, the Rev. W. James (Ebenezer) said that the tendency of the age was to drift away from the Bible. Much had been said with regard to this subject, and he felt there was a great deal of truth in the allegation. There were more Bibles in Welsh homes to-day than there had ever been, but it was a regrettable fact that at the same time there was far less Bible reading. The nation was drifting. WESLEY CHAPEL. In a simple, beautiful programme on Sunday afternoon, Swansea Wesley child ren's service celebrated its first anniver- sary. The children who individually contribu- ted by reading, singing prayers and solos and reciting Evelyn Thomas, Clifford Lewis, Cissie McVeigh, Ethel Finch, May Taylor and Olwen Mustan. Mr. Trevor J. Hurn presided, and tht Rev. W..T. Morgan gave a very appro- priate address.

TINPLATE TRADE WAGES. Two assistant masters, after 31 and 4- years' war service respectively, have resumed duties at a local school. A boy, just turned 14, employed at a local tinworks, can easily beat either of tliep as far as wages are coiieeryied, ToWu Talk" par. S?'?-Whoev?r the gentleman (or lady) way be who ænt you the above* let mc SAY how sadly mistaken they are. The wa.ges In » tinworks, even to-day. are Dot what they ought to be, and will never Teach full value in comparison to the labour. To what purpose these statement.s are made, is quite, obvious, as those who know nothing about the tinwork are led to 1:»- lieve that, instead of making tinplates, they make lllllhoIlaires (we know who takes the bulk).—Your, etc Ten Years a Tinworker. I

A BATCH of, CC-I DENTS. I At the vopr Pit ?oli?ry, on Satur- day, Morgan Morgan of 28. Plough-road, Landore, was caught in the rope of a hauling engine, sustaining a compound fracture of his leg. Wnliam Davies (17), Gwaun-cae-Gur- wen, sustained internal injuries, caused when shot-firing on Saturday. He was taken to the Swansea Hospital. Selwyn Allan (6), of 108, Pentregthin- road, Swansea. was knocked down by a taxi pn Saturday, sustaining injutif?G to lis l?g and head. Wbile dim bing over the railings on the promenade Swansea, on Saturday evening Trevor Bevan, 5, Langland-road, fell on the spikes. He was taken to thei Hospital with injuries to his thighs. Herbert Sims (7). 11, Prince of Watce- road, Swansea, fell into the South Dock on Sunday atfernoon and was rfscued by John Phieneon, of the e.s. Findhorn. He was unconscious, but thanks to the efforts pt ft COnslablft. 11.. raMirai'Ml cillickJy. T

HAWKER ON THE WAY. HAWKER ON THE WAY. British Airman's Daring Flight U.S. SEAPLANE AT AZORES Interest in the flight across the Atlantic has been stimulated this morning by the news that Mr. Hawker in his Sop wit h. left St. John's last evening at 6.48 p.m. British time. Mr. Raynham had the mis fortune to wreck his Martineyde in try- ing to rise. Of the three American Navy seaplanes which started from Trepaeeey Bay for the Azores on Friday only one-- the NC4 (Commander Read) reached the island. N.C. 1 (Commander JBuIlinger) came down in the fog 200 miles north of its destination, and N.C. 3 (Commander Tow era, leader of the expedition) hae lost her way. Nothing has been heard of her since early Saturday morning, an3 deGtroyen; are gcourinf the seas in search. The crew of the N.C. 1 have been res cued by a steamer and the machine iteeif towed to llorta. The N.C. 4's proper destination had a replenishing base in Ponta Dalgada, the largest town of the Azores. He will fly thence when weather permits and then proceed on the next stage of 1,100 miles to Lisbon. I I DISTANCES. < Miles. St. John's to Ireland 1,880 Trepassey to Azores 1,380 1 Azores to Lisbon LIOO, Lisbon to Plymouth 900 I MR. HAWKER'S DEPARTURE. St. John's Sunday.—The long-awaited start for the Atlantic flight by British airmen took place this afternoon, Mr. Hawker's Sopwith machine getting off at 3 o'clock local time, or 5.51 p.m. Green- wich time. Great crowds witnessed the departure of the aeroplaise. Thousands of people were assembled for the ascent of the Martinsyde machine at Quidividi, which is quite near St. John's, and is easily reached on foot or by vehicle, while small gatherings of more closely interested observers watched the start of the Sop- with machine from Mount Pearl, six miles west of the city. The weather was favourable, cold, clear and sunny, with cloudless skies, and the Sopwith machine made an extremely ttatisfactory beginning, flying eastwards over the city and past the Quidividi ground, whore she signalled farewell to the rival airmen. Then, flying about 2,000 feet above the sea, she crossed the range of hills en- circling the town, and then flew out over the Atlantis, 3.35 p.m.—The signalman at the marine look-out on the hills above St. John's reports that the Sopwith machine is now out of sight. One is flying in a south- easterly direction, making for Ireland, about 8,000 feet up. and is making about SO miles an hour. Hawker dropped the wheels of his machine just before leaving land.- lleuter. A "Daily Mail" telegram states that Hawker started at 6.40 p.m. (British summer time). I MARTINSYDE WRECKED. I St. John's, Sunday.—The Martmsyde machine has been smashed in atttempting to start and is a total wreck. St. John's, 4.15"p.m.—In a third attempt to rise by racing in a westerly direction along the Quidividi ground the Martin-l eyde machme dug her nose in the earth and wrecked her engines. Mr.' Raynham and Captain Morgan es- caped with but slight injuries. Several airmen present had previously expressed doubts as to the ability of the aeroplane to rise with such heavy weights as she carried, ag the wind was str6ng and side- wise. I The presumption is that she was canted | over by the wind, and her equilibrium being disturbed, struck the ground agfu) 60 í wrecked herpelf. St. Jo!m'« (laler).—Tl' • actual en ise of 1hf.> Mart insvdp mishap "tc, the collapse \it the machine's underc arriage owing to the bad stat-e of the ground. The pilots say they felt the under-bodv Qrumble. but thought they would still be able to ascend. -Reuter. THE N.C.4. I Washington, Sunday.—According to a telegram from Horta (Azores), Lieut.-Com- mander Read, of the United States sea- plane N .CA. says that his machine flew over the Atlantic at an average speed of 90 miles per liour, making the journey in 13 hours 18 minutes. The three American seaplanes, for a considerable time after leaving Trepassey, flew close together. Finally the N.C.4 drew away. During the early part of the flight the seaplanes were favoured by moonlight. The weather, too, was good until within 200 miles of Corvo Island, when they began to encounter fog. The N.C.4 was in per- fect condition, and there was no mishap or any untoward occurrence. Most of the flight was made at an altitude of 3,000ft., until the mist compelled the seaplane to descend Lieut.-Commander Read, the telegram adds, looked fit, as did the entire crew. None of them had slept, but had eaten sandwiches as they sat. Three steamers were seen during the flight.- llenter. HAWKER'S RIVAL SURPRISED j ST. JOHN'S (Newfoundland), Monday. Nothing has been heard of Mr. Hawker since be started. It was not until Mr. Rnynham heard the roar of Mr. Hawker's machine, and saw him drop his under- carriage, that he realised that the Aus- traliall was on his way. The injuries sustained by Mr. Raynham and Capt. Morgan in the accident to their machine are not serious. Mr. Hawker started in face of weather conditions which he characterised as not yet favourable, but possible. CREW OF N.C.3 SAFE. The American naval headquarters in London have received a message to lie effect that the crew of the seaplane N.C.3 are safe on board the U.S.S. Columbia. No mention is made of the locality. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. i The Air Ministry reports that the con ditions are still far from favourable for the direct flight. Landing conditions in Ireland, however, are at present favour- able. The conditions have improved some- what at the Azores, reports showing a partially clouded sky with fresh westerly winds. i CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS. ST. JOHN'S, Monday. Mr. Hawker considered weight of the utmost importance, and lifting Com- mander Grieve's bag before starting, he inquired solicitously whether he could not dispense with, his pyjamas, declaring he would have a long sleep at the end of the trip. The airmen were quite calm, and boarded the craft without the slightest nervousness. Mr. Hawker expressed confidence in lifs navigator and engines. If forced into the sea they have little hope of rescue. Both wore watertight suits to keep them afloat many hours.

WORLD OF SPORT. All the Bowls Results and Cricket Scores. Page 4.

MORFA STRIKE. I Labour Investigator's I Suggestion. The Morfa and Upper Bank Copper Works. Swansea, are still idle. It is understood that the Ministry of Labour's investigator recommended the re- sumption of work. irrespective of an:- i accusation* made, on Wednesday, leaving the istsiK for discussion. A largely attended meeting representa- tive of copper and other metal trades in the district, held at the Dockers' Hall on Saturday evening, decided, we are in- formed, to support the Morfa and TTpper Bank men if this course is not adopted.

I CLERKS' STRIKE. I u- 16 Port Tennant Men I Down Pens." The clerical staff, numbering about 16, ] of Messrs. Wagon Repairs, Ltd., Port Tennant,' Swansea, are on strike as from Saturday 1 a protest against what they regard a.s the victimisation of two of their number These men. it is stated, the Company regarded as temporary employees who were dismissed un the return of demob- ilised men whose positions they had filled. but the Union National Executive denies that they were temporary hands and con- tends that they have been victimised in consequence of their activities in a war bonus Bampaign oome months ago. The deputy manager of the works de- clined to a statement of the company's position.

I EXPORTED COAL. I important Order by the Controller. A new Order issued by the Coal Con- troUpr on Friday states that the t?h r. I months' Umit on c?ntracte hM b?fo re- moved.

RUNAWAY FLEET. Bolshevik Destroyers Hit. I BRITISH IN PURSUIT. I I The Admiralty announces to-day:— On May 18th, the British Light Forces in the Gulf of Finland, under the com- ,mand of Rear-Admiral Sir Walter Cowan, whilst co-operating with the Bsthonian Army, encountered Bolshevik Naval Forces consisting of droyer5 and small armed craft, supported hy a cruiser. The Bolshevik vessels were chased until they gained the protection of their mine fields and shore batteries. Some of the Bolshevik destroyers are re- ported to have been hit. The British forces sustained no casual- ties. HEAVY BOLSHEVIK LOSSES. I HELSlNGFORS; Sunday (Received Monday'. This morning, at 6 o'clock, a Bol- shevik cruiser, two torpedo-boats, and some mine-sweepers left Kronstadt. At the same time Bolshevik batteries at Krassnaja Gorka shelled the Finnish coast in the neighbourhod of Ino. British warships met the Bolshevik Fleet and opened fire, and after a battle lasting 35 minutes the Bolshevik vessels fled to Kronstadt. It is reported that one Bolshevik war- ship was sunk and that another has run aground.

COLLISION IN CHANNEL Lightship Damaged. I A four-masted schooner collided with I the Scarweather lightship at 1.30 on Sun- da3- morning. The lightship was disabled, but no damage was done to the schooner. The lights of the Scarweather are to be changed

THE BOXING BAN. I Neath Minister Thinks I I Dancing Worse. RolutioI15 o? protests agail the I Neath Town Council granting tbr u..tf I the Gwyn Hall for the boxing tournament were submitted and passed in some of the Nonconformist churches of Neath on Sunday. Seen by our representative, the Rev. W. Degwall Thomas, pastor of Orchard-place Baptist Church, said if the representa- tives of the Free Churches thought there was something wrong with boxing the best weapon they could use was to move among the boxing fraternity and try to purify it. He did not see so much harm in boxing as he did in dancing. If the Council could let the Gwyn Hall for dancing they could let the hall for box- ing without a blush.

I NEATH HOMERS. The first flight in connection with the I Neath Homing Society took place on Saturday from Craven Arms, a distance of 68 miles. Results: 1. Mr. Tregoning (velocity, 896 yards); 2, Mr. Ben Vaughan (velocity, 859 yards); 3. Mr. Dd. Richards (velocity. 836 yards). Mr. VNugSan took all the pools. I

BROKEN FOR MONTHS. I In tio Juvenile Court at Keath on Monday, Ivor Bowen (14), Joseph Bowen (16), Wm. Bowen (14), Samuel Buller (13), John Slee (14), John Wassell (14), all of Howell-street, and dtas. Biggs, Hillside, were charged jointly with breaking a mp standard at the back of Howell-street, doing damage to the extent of 44 -1 Os. The parents declared that the lamp had been broken for months past, and thrown into a quarry. The summonses were dismissed. (

STOLEN SWEETS. I Fonr Noath schbolboye were before the local justices on Monday charg,-d with stealing chocolates and sweets from the Neath General Market, the property of Ti Johns. P.C. Jenkin Hopkins spoke to viiting the home of the parent? and getting statements of admission. The value of he stolen sweetmeats WtllS „ £ 3 15s. 6d. The four parents were ordered to pa.y j61 is. each.

SUNDAY JOY RIDES. I The Rev. J. J. Williams, pastor of Tabernacle, Morriston, on Sunday even- ing, referred to what he called the craze for empty pleasure. There were, he said, more motor care on the road* on Sundays than on any other day of the week. Farmers had told him there was now more dust on the hedges on Monday mornings than on any other day. If he were Prime Minister for a fort- night he would impose such a tax on petrol that wclld make it a costly affair to go joy riding on Sunday. I —

At Neath on Monday Albert Rowp, Elmside, Pembroke, was fined 20s. for failing to produce his driving licence, and Leslie Griffiths, The Cottage, La lest on, was fined 10.. for obscurine index qjate. j it

NO INCOME TAX. Miners Say They Won't Pay! I TO-DAY'S DECISION. I (Special to the Leader." ( CARDIFF, Monday. A special conference of delegates con- vened by the South Wales .Miners Federa- tion was held at Cardiff to-day. Two hundred and seventy-six delegates repre- sented 164,811 miners. The Chairman (the Right Hon.* W.. Brace) pointed out that the principal items were the recommendations oL the Executive concerning income tax and the question of increasing the compensation for accidents. With regard to income tax, in his opinion that tax was far better without indirect taxation on foodstuffs, but it was a fair demand that the exemp- tion should be raised to E250. Mr. Yernon Hartshorn, M.P., mored the following resolution: "That, having regard to the refusal of the Government to accept the proposal of the Labour Party to raise the income tax payment to S250 per annum, the members of the Federation refuse to pay their income tax upon the present basis from the 5th April. 1919, and ,call upon the Miners' Federation to take similar action." After some discussion, the resolution was carried.

TEN PREMISES LONG LIST OF CHARCES AGAINST SWANSEA YOUTHS A series of charges of breaking anfl entering no less than ten premises was preferred against two youths named Sidney Phiiippart (17) and George Stuckey (17) described as labourers, at Swansea on Monday. A youth named Wm. Hy. Williams (18) was also impli- cated in the first charge. Mr Rupert Lewis prosecuted, and Mr. Hy. Thompson defended Stuckey. The total amount of goods and cash alleged to have been stolen is 1:200 19s. öd., and the gods comprised cigarettes, chocolates, watches, wallets and shoes. The charcred concerned: 12 ,Nelson-street ( £ 82 2s. 6d.) 44, Fabian-street ( £ 85 12s.) 49, King Edward-road (£2 10s.) 26 Castle-street ( £ 11T 10s. 2d.) 21/, High-street ( £ 6 12s. 7d.) 2, Adelaide-street. 21, Goat-street (15s.) 15, Castle-street ( £ 7 13s.) 2, St. Helen's-road ( £ 4 14s. 3d.) A Strand warehouse (lOs. Gen/iaro Pelosi, questioned by Mr Thompson, denied that he had reported to the police a greater loss than he Had r.ustaid g?lice a greater los. th.. e tiaoci BURIED IN, THE SAND. Detective-Sergt. Francis said that when he met Philipf art—who ap- proached him and said, Are you look- ing for me? "—Phiiippart at first de- nied any knowledge, but Jater said there were two other boys in it. i Witness went to the sands near the j Fever Hospital and defendant produced ] from beneath some poles a purse COfl- taining JE3 Os. 3d. in silver. Later Williams was arrested, and Stuckey surrendered himself the follow- ing day. Upon the first charge defendants I were committed to the Quarter Sessiois. t SAFE BROKEN OPEN. Proceeding with the second charge, it was stated that the door at the back of the premises was found to be broken, and the safe (the door of which was wrenched open) was lying on its sidje. When charged by the detective officer Philippart stated that they had over P,30 each, and Stuckey said Yes, it's al Igone." Later Stuckey said: "I planted 17 quid at the back of the house, but someone pinched it." Defendants were also committed to the Quarter Sessions on the second charge. The other charges were not gone into. In refusing bail for Philippart and Stuckey. the Chairman (Mr R. Martin) said he did not consider it safe for two such persons to be at large. Bail was granted Williams, himself in f;50 and two sureties of C25.

TO-DAY'S CRICKET. ESSEX v. AUSTRALIANS. ESSEX-Ist lnrt. Gillingham, tbw., b Ducker 29 Waugh, c Murray, b Collins 10 Tison 1 VouglalS U Perrin, b Kdla way. 9 Turner 64 Hazelton, c Kellaway, b Gregory 8 Freeman, c Kellaway, b Gregory 6 Tremlin, b Gregory 7 Hills, lb w, b Colltn« 2 Clarke, c Kellaway b Collins 2 Extras 28 Total 169 ALTSTRALIA-NS.-lot Inn. Kellaway, b Douglas 126 Murray, c Turner, b Tremlin 77 Willis, b Tremlip 17 Gregory, b Douglas 11 Stirling, not out 11 H. L. Collins, lbw b Tremlin 12 J. M. Taylor, c Clarke, b Tremlin -78 A. Lampard, c and b Waugh 17 Extras 14 Total (7 wkts.) 363 LANCASHIRE v. DERBYSHIRE. LANCASHIRE.—let Inn. Makepeace, b Morton 22 llollins. b Bestwick 23 J. Tyldesley, b Bestwick 26 J. Sharpe, c Raggell-ey, b Cadman Si Norbury 72 Extras 7 Total (4 wkts.) 234

MEAT MARNET.. Central Market, Monday -Bei-f.-Fair sup. nlie- allotted: Scotch long and fhort sides, Ensrlieh. Irish (includinc Birkenhead killed). all 8s 6d.: imported frozen. 6s 8d. to 7s. 2d. Mutton. Moderate auantitv available: Sootoh and English tege. wethers, and ew. all 9s.; imported, 7s. 8d. Lamb.—English. Sootch. and Irish, all 9>: imported. 7s. Bd. Veal—Small supplies: Er>elisb. 7s. Pork.- squall supplies of town killed: E'>frlish and Irish, both 10s. 8d imported. 9s. M. i

  HAWKER'S FLIGHT. Cp to t.:e tiiji-o U ;;(.j: to In' UO lic' z ];ucl beoii received as to prc,rc.io of Kawkor. I. IDE N E K N'S BIG H AU L. War Olftce announces that: General Denekiji is pciiyiially (hdjn: cperationf- CIl tht. T~arjtzar» and hue already captured 1U,UttiJ llris- fnert-, ifo ùnc, and roachine guns. —Joint Message. MAIN DRAINAGE, l? At Swansea Maui Iliuius^ C'oat- mitteo to-day the jub-coaiiuittee oa h!i}K-rvision of engineering commended principle bi currying oai. eor^r&cts for maiti tiuuk *c>wer anj ell subsidiary severs uruler dircctf supervision of Borough Engineer and Surveyor. This was carried.

TO-HiCHT'S EVENT. Zirr-Zae at thf. Empire. Julia iSeilson and Fred Terry in Henry of Navarre." at the (irand. "Kaiser's Fiuish" at the Elysium. lioi-ii S.,licide" .it the Ro:. al "TIk kiiiie ;>,t the Castle. "Little Miss Hoover" at the Carlton. "Lone Star'' at the Picturfhon-p. IU iviufiiuvv. Parks Committee, 3.0 Cottage Homes ^oirnnitte* 3.30. Bit Badge Da nee. Mond Buildings. 6.30, Messrs. James ami Jurres bale at uiGtver Anction Mart at 11.0. Mr. J. Bavrou l*ascoe's Auction at Metro- uole. 3.30. iriE WEATHER. fFmm thn CfTF.rc.} General Inference.—The depression off Noitfh-West Ireland is filline UP. and winds between S.E. and S. will become general. Tc-day's Forecast.—Sontli Wales: Licrht S.E or S. winds; fair to cloudy, rather warm.

RACING NEWS. =.. STARTING TIMES AT NEWMARKET" TO-MORROW. > 2.o-Vieitors' Apprentice Plate. Z.30-Norfol1;: Plate. 3.0—Newmarket Handicap. 3.30—Burwell Plate. 4.D-ornt"Tyme takes. 4.30—Sweepstakes. OFFICIAL SCRATCHING^ We are informed by Messrs WeatWcfey of the following scratchinffs:— 1' rjJB-AKIVt J.. Spriner Two-year-old Stakes: Alderaey. Rinaldo. Palencia. Bedford Two-year-old Stakes: Saga. Breeders' Stakes: Aldersey. Alroere, Rose. Jet. Somerville I;takpL-Old Sport. Black water. Newmarket Stakes—Sabian. PaynP. Stakes—Sabian Cypher, Polyjran Wood. Abingdon Plate: Polygon Wood. MeldTelh Handksn: atatru Burwell Pla»r iVOrient. Tcossini. helford Plate: Rossini. Bedford Plate: Novello Jll horses in Sir John Tliursby's name at Newmarket Second Spring Meeting Newton Plate. Haydock Park: Winter- voyage.

PREMIER AND 38TH. DIVISION, LLOYD GEORGE'S SPEECH IN PAMS The remnants of the 38th Division are still very much to the tore in France. Thece is a strong symphony orchestra in connection with the divicion, and kot week it was taken to l'äris by Lieufc.-Col. I). Brock Williams, 'Qf Killay Houee. They played at the British Jbeave Club on the Saturday and Sunday, and on the Monday a■t the Hotel Majestic, where Mr. Hughes, he Australian Premier, was amongst the audience. On the Tuesday they gave a concert at the Palais de Orlace, a huge building used oy the American Leave Club, wnere a twelvwitem programme included lraü- nlerei (Schumann), an andante by Greig, Suppe's Poet and Peasant," Tscukowsy's Casse Noisette suite, and to Chopin nocturne (violin solo). The event was the more memorable be- cause of the presence of Mr. Lloyd George, who came along at the end and spoke for ten minutes. The speech has rot been reported in the British Press, but we understand that first of all the Premier -*$|x>ke on the formation of the 38tlj (Welsh) Division, and of his con- nection with it, and dwelt on its wonder- ful work in France. Secondly he expressed pleasure at meeting the Americans, and enlarged on the Lelp they gave in the gaining of a sterR but just peace, and, lastly, spoke with great emotion of the sufferings France has endured in the war. It was arranged that Lieut.-Col. Brock Williams should later in the week be Mr. Lloyd George's guide over thef,cene of ) the last advance of the Welsh Division ) írQm the Ancre.

j i Thomas Fisher was found d&ad at his home at ) Albert. Row. Swaneea, on Sat- ( urday night.