The Cambria Daily Leader

RESULT TO STAND. I -0 i Abortive Appeal by Llanelly Soccer Club ..The draw for the third round of the qualifying competition of the Football Association Cup resulted:— Ton Pentre v. Mid-Rhondda. To be played on November 8tlx; kick-off 2.30 p.m. The first-named club has choice 10' ground. Llanelly protested against the result: of their tie in the second round with Ton Pentre being allowed to stand. The ap- pointed referee not having put in an ap- pearance when the time for the kick-oil arrived, it was agreed to play a friendly with a local referee, short, time to be played. During tho first halfrthe official referee, who had been delayed, arrived and took charge of the game. Full time .,was played, and Ton Pentre won. The committee decided that the result must stand, as provided by the rules, but the protest fee would b ret urned. I REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. I Bridgend v. District League—W. J. Moon. Swansea II. v. Newport II. G. R. Jen- kins. Gowerton v. Sljev.en—G. Jones. Cefn Cribbwr v. Aberavon 'Quins—W. M. Jones. Pontardulais v. Carmarthen Quins-H. T. Davies. Pontypool v. Aberavon-Ilees Dixon. Ammanford v. Llanelly II.—W. Wil- liams. Neath v. Mountain Ash—W. Dewitt. Ystalyfera v. Glyn Keath-A. W. Phillips- Amman United v. Resolven-D. Hughes. Newport v. Swansea—Ben Lewis. Llangennech v. Tumble-W. H. Jones. Llanelly v. Cardiff T. R. Nicholls. Cardiff 11. v. Risca—Rev. A. D. Collier. Loughor v. Gendros—D. R. Rees. Pembroke v. Llangwm W. Jones. Maesteg v. lintonferry—l.van John. Carmrathen 'Quin^ v. Llandovery—D. W. Proseer. Tenby United v. Welsh Regiment-G. Abertillery v. Bath-T. H. Vile. Hendy v. Pontardawe—H. Morgan. GRAMMARIANS AT GOWERTON. I The Swansea Grammar School Rugby team journeyed to Gowerton OIl Wednes- day to play the Gowcrton County School -ijfteen. Although the Grammarians were l Without three or four of their regular players, they put up a stiff fight, and Taanagec1 to draw with their formidable- opponents. Nothing was scored on either tide.

Mrt. Clara E. Slater, of London and Bouthpcrl, visits Swansea on Friday next, I fta Advt.on Page 8. ç

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HAVERFQBQWEST CASE. I At the Carmarthen Aesizes on Wednes- day Wm. Hackett (44), engineer, and Ernest Matthews (23), collier, were charged with breaking into a store of the Royal Engineers at Haverfordwest, and stealing articles of the value of £14. Mr. Clark Williams (instructed by Messrs. Eaton, Evans and Williams. Haverford.. west), prosecuted. Hackett pleaded guilty and Matthews not guilty. The prosecution offered no evidenoe against Matthews and he was discharged. Mr. Clark Williams explained that both men were serving 6entences for a series of thefts. I-lackett was sentenced to three months' hard labour, to run concurrentlv vvi**1 hijS prgjegt sgnteftcgj

I NEURALGIA'S AGONIES. l I The Voice of Starved Nerves. I Although generally regarded as one of the minor ailments, neuralgia is -without doubt one of the most paiinful troubles which, afflict mankind. And in its most severe form it reduces the sufferer to a state of mental collapse. The efficacy of Dr. Williams' pink pills in curing neuralgia an its severest and cruellest from has been strikingly illust- rated in the case of Gladys Russell, a 16- year-old girl who lives with her parents at 122, Kilnhurst Road, Sandhill, near Rotherham. Mrs. Ruaaeh recently de- scribed how these lias brought about an amazing change in Gladys, whose appear- anoo now contrasts surprisingly with her weak state a few months ago, when it seemed that she would never escape from the agonies of neuralgia. She now looks fit and well, and her remarkable cure has created quite a sltir locally. Mrs. Ruesell explained how her daughter had to give up her work owilng to weakness and loss of energy. She had neuralgia pa4us which used to strike up her left side and into her head, causing her ternible agony," said Mm. Russell. On more than one Occasion she dropped helpless with pain and physical emtuaustion, and it seemed she had no life of vitality at all People said &he was consumptive, and Gladys herself had that idea, which no doubt made her worse. She was nearly frantic, and her life was one round of misery. She used to scream, and was lin euch pain that she would have torn the rug to pieces. She ate very little. I did all I could to in- duce her to eat, but to no purpose. She hardly evey- slept, and her con- tinued illness was having its elIe-ote- on me also. She cost me pounds. Doctoring and treatment at the hospital seemed to do her no real good. U We were beginning to despair, when a friend recommended Dr. Williams' pink pills. I boughit a box and from then onward Gladys begun to pick up. I persevered with- the pills, and she im- proved wonderfully until the neuralgia pruins entirely disappeared. She got strong and well, and can now eat what- ever is puit before her. Her health now permits her to resume her work, and shpo never complains of feeling unwell. What a change! And I attribute it entirely to j Dr. Williams' pink piMs. I have said I many a thne that had I known they could cure such oases I would never have seen the poor lass suffer as she did. Nothing comes amiss to her now, and she can eat and sleep well. I cannot speak too bighly.of Dr. Williams' pink pills, and shall never hesitate to recommend them." You can begin to get well now. for Dr. Williams' pink pills are to be obtained of most dealers; start to-day, and ask dis- tinctly for Dr. Williams' to obtain the genuine. FREE.—" Nerves and Their NTeeds is a ilittle book that will help you to avoid nerve troubles. Send a postcard for it to Post Dept., 36, Fntzroy Square, London, W. 1.

PEMBROKESHIRE PASTOR'S I WIFE. The death occurred suddenly laet evening of Mrs. Matha Stephens, wife, of the Rev. John Stephens, Congregational minister, Llwynyrhwrdd, Pembrokeshire. She was on a visit to her eon, Professor Stephens, of the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen. The deceased lady, who was 62 years of age, and leaves several sons and daughters, was a sister of Mr. Siincn Sandbrook, J.P., Merthyr. treasurer of the Welsh Congrega- tional Cnion. The faneral takes place at Llwynyrhwjdd at 2 :p.m. on Saturdov.

I Children's Corner. I, [ BY UNCLE JOHN I We left off yesterday with Swansea, and we will begin to-day with a little letter from Abertawe. 19, Windmill-terrace, St. Thomas, Swan- sea. Dear Uncle John,—I am sending you some humorous storks and riddles for our Children's Corner. I hope you will like I them, as it is the first time for tne to write to you, but I hope to write again soon if you like these:— I Mistress (to servant): "Now if Fido comes inbo the kitchen, mind you are kind to him." Servant: Ye&, ma; I a?n always kind to dogs; they "ve so mu& dish wa,Uiug! Mother: I think you. are rather ex- travagant to want butter with your jam." Her little girl: Oh, no, mummie; you i see one piece of bread does for both." Tommy," *aid mother. don't ask questions." **|But if I don't ask ques-1 tions, what am I to ask? said Tommy, Which soldiers can fight best in the dark?—The Light Dragoons. Why is money like dough ?—Because we knead (need) it. Why is an allotment holder a rich man? —Because he owns the mint. —Your loving nephew, Percy Pugh (age 8 years) 8 years # To E.l¡OW that the new contributors come from all parte, we will next take this:- Dear Uncle John,—I am very interested in the Children's Corner. I have only one joke to tell you, but I hope you will take it.—From your nephew, Trevor Williams. FROCKS AND SHOCKS. Mrs. Smith: How did you find my hus- band to-day, doctor?" Doctor: "He's very low-spirited. Ho needs rousing. Can't you do something to wake him up ? Mrs. Smith: That's easy enough, doctor.' I'll go and tell him I've just ordered a new frock!"—Trevor Williams, 3, Dyff- ryn-terrace, Coekctt. ANOTHER FROM SWANSEA. I Here s another short note from a swan- sea boy ö- 101, Kensington-crescent, Swansea.— Dear Uncle John,—I was very pleased to see my name in the Childrea's Corner," and am sending this thanking you and wishing you every success. I am sending you some riddles. What geometrical figure represents a lost parrot?—Polygon (Polly gone). Why is a schoolboy being flogged like- your eye?—Because he is a pupil under the lash. What musical instrument is the most I untrue?—The lyre (liar). In what colour should a secret be kept ? Inviolate (in violet). Why is a bald head like heaven P—Be- cause. there is no parting there. Why was Joseph the straightest man in the Bible ?-Beoause Pbaraoh made a ruler of him. I remain, your loving nephew. Harold Nash. HAD REACHED LANDORE. I Muriel Nicholas (ago 13), 10, Bryn-road, Fforestfach, writes :—Dear Uncle John,— This is the first time for me to write to you, as I should like to see my name in the Leader." I find a great interest in the Corner." I am sending you a smart saying and a few riddles. The train from Cardiff was rapidly Bear- ing the end of its journey, but the amateur politician was still busy. Gentlemen," he was saying, England is rapidly going to the dogs. What was our position a few weeks ago? Why, at the top of the tree! But where are we now? I say agam-wnere are we now?" And the man in the corner, who had been gvntly dozing, suddenly awoke and re- plied, Landore, sir." If a house went on fire, what three poets would you name ?-Dikens, Howitt, Burns. Why does a cow look over a hedge?— Beoauso she can-t see through it When is a cow not a cow?—When it is turned into a meadow. Winifred Robert", 13, Neuadd-road, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen (age 13). adds:—Dear Uncle John,—I hope you don't think that I have forgotten vou. This week I am trying to send you a little smart saying and some riddles and jokes. I hope they will suit the Corner."—Your affection- ate niece, Winifred. COULD CARRY THE PARCEL. I A little girl went to a. grocer's shop to I fetch ten pounds of flour. Her mother paid the grocer monthly. The grocer in- J quired of the girl, Shall I put it down for you ?" She answered, No, thank you, I will carry it." I saw a ship come sailing by. And on it was a captain; what was the captain's namAP I've told you OTice, I've told you twice, What was' the captain's name ? Ans.: What. GUESSED IT. I Strange lady: Show me the way to the I station, Tommy. Little boy: How did you know my name was Tommy ? Strange lady: Guessed it. Little boy: Well, guess youf. way to the station, then. Why is a room full of married ladies like an empty one?—Because there is not a single person in it. Why is a tradesman like a divinity student?—Because he studies tho pro- phets. How high ought a lady to wear her dress?—A little higher than two feet. Why is there never a whole day?—The day begins by breaking. Hope I have not done too much for the Corner."

1st V.B. WELSH REGT. I Breaking-Up Meeting at I LSatieSSy Drill Hall. The members of the 1st Volunteer Welsh R-gf,. attended rut the Llanelly Drill Hall, on Tuesday evening, to receive 'their certificates of service. Capt. Martin John, who presided, thanked th? non-comu?ssMiied officers a?d men. He was very soTry that the Corps was now disbanded. He referred to hiis visit to FrMice as second in com- mand of the Battalion, when he spent four-nays on the battlefield. Capt. T. P. Jones referred to the work on the East Coast. On behalf of the noncommissioned officers and men C.S.M. H. WiUf.s, R.Q.M.S. D. Howell, and C.Q.M.S. Walter C. Davies also spoke. !—B j

INDIGESTION I is rarely due to any organic derangement I of the digestive organt. but instead is al- most always caused by acidity and food fermentation, which, by irritating and I distending the stomach, causes inoct of the pain and distress variously known as indigestion, flatulence, gastritis, and acidity. Neutralise the acid and stop the fermentation, and nine times out of ten the trouble will disappear. For this purpose one of the best things known is to take Bisurated Magnesia Tablets with a sip of hot water after each meal or whenever pain is felt. Those who have tried it say the results are truly remark- able-all pain and distress disappearing within fire minutes. If you have stomach trouble -in any fornft, go to-day to your chemist and get a 1? 3d. package of Bisurated Magnesia Tab%?, Aud take as directed. If you are. not delighted the trial will cost you I nothing, for every package contains a binding gnarantea of satisfaction or money baciz--convinelrig proof of our faith that the best, surest and quickest I remedy for indigestion is undoubtedly BISURATED MAGNESIA I

NOT GUILTY. I Ystradgyniass Woman Ac- quitted of Perjury Charge. At the West Wales Assizes at Carmar- then on Wednesday Margretta Thomas (30), now living at Ystradgynlais, was charged with committing perjury at Llan- sawel Police Court. Mr. Trevor Hunter (instructed by Messrs. Williams and Hurley. Llandilo) was for the prosecu- tion. and Mr. Clark Williams (instructed by Mr. A. Jestyn Jeffreys, Neath) de- fended. The prosecution alleged that accused, who appeared as a witness in a bastardy case at Llansawel, stated in her evidence that she bad seen the defendant at com- plainant's house at Lampeter on Christ- mas, 1917, whereas in fact she could not ¡ have been there, because she was on that particular night at Bow Street:, neat Aberystwyth, where she was in service. When arrested sho stated she had made a mistake, and that what she meant to say was Christmas, 1916. Accused, giving evidence, said she be- came confused in the dates owing to mixing up the date the joined the Land Army. The date should have been De- cember. 1918. She did not realise at the time the importance of the date in the evidence. Accused was found not guilty, and was acquitted. I

r IN THE DISTRICTS. I ———— -——— 1 LLANSAMLET. 1 The Army and N &vy Stores have now opened their new branch ehon at Morris- ton. Noto address: The Gross (next doo« Gem Cinema). Morris ton. Male Voice Competition £ 50; Children's Cböir. £ 16: Champion Sc»l.\ £ 5 A.; at lseuii. Cboir. igisteddfod. November 1. National Eisteddfod. November 1. I PONTARDAWE. At the monthly mart 19 cattle we it graded and allocated, and a large number of sheep. Auctioneer. Mr. W. N. Jones,, Ammanford. Entries arriving from all parte for Com- dercia.1 Travellers' Eistedfodd. xnoi-ember 1. NEATH. At Neath on Wednesday Lewis Morgan, I the 12 year old schoolboy, of Dudlty- street, Neath, was remanded on bail until Monday next on the adjourned charge of stabbing Wilfred Lewis, a colliery mechanic, aged 18, at Cimla, Neath, on October 7th. P.S. Michael 6aid it was hoped Lewis would be well enough to attend the.oourt on Monday next. Semi-Nationo-1 Eisteddfo t, Albert Hall. •November 1. Groat Mnsicul Treat. T C. LLANELLY. Mr. Fred Rees, a teacher at the Old- road School, Llanelly, has been pre- j sented with a beautiful gold-mounted fountain-pen by the scholars and teachers on his departure for Boron;;]]- j road College. Mr .Rees served m = A.S.C. during the war. E h. Chappell, Swansea, has 1,000 Over. Coats read;" to wear in stock. Ten per cent. iscouir. allowed to Discharged Soldiers tiid Sailors Sec Windows. BURRYPORT. i A little child was severely burnt at I New-street by falling on a fire, which is I being used in connection with the open- ing of the roads for the new drainage I scheme at Burryport. A meeting of the Memorial Committee wa,s held at the Council Room on Wed- nesday night, Mr. W. T. Edmunds, J.P.. presiding. The Peace Celebration Com- mittee said S50 was available towards the memorial. A sub-committee, consisting of Mr. W. T. Edmunds, Mr. John Evans and Mr. W. Griffiths, were appointed to wait upon the owner of land near Chile Villa, to ascertain on what terms he I would sell the land, and as soon as a reply was received to hold a public meet- ing of ratepayers to decide what steps to take for the erection of a memorial hall. I LLANDILO. -1 The usual weekly meeting of the Ebenezer Young People's Guild was held at the Chapel Vestry on Tuesday even- ing. It took the form of a mock elec- tion. The candidates were: Mr. R. A. Evans (Liberal), Mr. Ben Griffiths (Labour), and Mr. T. C. Hurley (Con- sera vtive). After able addresses by the candidates, questions were asked. In addition to the candidates tho following spoke, Vliz., The Rev. C. Edmund Wil- j liams (pastor), Messrs. Charles Jenkins and WiIliÐ Davies, and after an exciting contest the Labour candidate heeded the poll, the Liberal being second, and the Conservative last. The presiding officer was Mr. T. D. Lewis, New-road. E. S. ChappcH. Swansea,, hf? 1,000 Over- Cents read' to we in stoc? Ten per ccm discount aHovreJ to?.)iGcharged Soldiers aDd Satiora. Se-, Windows. LLANDOVERY. The Town Council held a meeting on Thursday evening to consider the pro- posed housing scheme. The Mayor, Mr. Dl. Jones, presided. Mr. J. Owen Parry, the architect, submitted a report. Seventy new houses were required, and 44 houses would have to be demolished, these included the whole of King's Arms- street, upper portion of Queen-street, near the old barn, and Berllan-court. Ho described thi-, spot as an unhealthy area. It was proposed to build on the outskirts of the town, limiting the num- ber of houses to 10 per acre on a total area of 70 acres. The sites provisionally fixed upon were the mayor s field oppo- site the college, and the allotment field opposite Llandingat House, subject to the approval of the Site Commissioner. t ic a x? Chappell, Swansea, hM 1,000 Over Coats ready to wear in stouk. Ten per cont. discount allowed to Die-Charged, Soldiers and Sa-i'ora. Sea Windows. SKETTY. I The funeral took place on Wednesday, in Oystermouth Cemetery, of Mr. George Valentine Perry, De-la-Beche House, Sketty, who died on Sunday at the ago of 60 year's. He had been a metal merchant in Swansea, and Neath. for 20 years. He leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. One of his eons, George Hugh, officer in the R.F.A., was killed near Albert in the great Gorman offensive of March 21, 1918. The mourners were Mr. James A. Perry (son), Messrs. Llewellyn Davies, M. G. Roberts, Harold Roberts, and Charles Bazzard, Britonferry; Mr. T. Williams, Neath Abbey: Messrs. Emlvn Rees. W. F. Gibb, Trethewey, W. Rhandyr Morgan, Charles, Childs, Pryce Jones, and Stanley Henderson, Swansea; Major T. Percy George, Royal Welsh Fusiliers; and Mr. J. Williams, Senny- bridge. There was a large and choice dis- play of floral tributes. The tM iating clergyman .vas the Rev. H. J. Stewart, B.A., vicar of Sketty, and tho funeral ar- rangements were in the hands of Messrs. Ben Evans and Co., Swansea. Book "Otl" Seats now fo. Commercial Traveller*' Semi-National Eisteddfod Albert, Ilall NoNember let. T.C. BRITONFERRY. I During the past week or so three Briton- ferry old boys have arrived home after being away for some years. Recently Mr. Griff Watkins (brother of Guardian Dan Watkins), arrivecl from South Africa. Then followed Mr. Morgan Jones, also from South Africa; and this week Mr. Walter Howells and family, son of Mr. William Howells, secretary of the Baglan Bay Tinworke, have arrived from America. In connection with the Bethesda Young People's Society, Britonferry, on Tucsday evening, an instructive and interesting lecture wa? given by Mr. J. Walter Jones, B.A., headmaster of the Neath County Schools, on tho subject: Tn Quest of a Standard," the speaker declaring with the part literature takes in the life of the nation. the chair was occupied by Mr. John Morris. The marriage has taken place, at the English Congregational Church, Briton- ferry, of Mr. Alfred E. Dvke. of Baglan, and Miss Irene James, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Jame?. Myra," Wat son-street, Britonferry. Th" officiat- ing minister was the E?v. T. Gwyn Thomas (pastor). Book your Seats nov for Commercial Eisteddfod AlWt I Hall November 1st. T.C.

MRS. SELDON'S CANDIDA- TURE. I I I To the Editor of the Leader," Sir,—From the papers one sees the ever- growing burden of the rates. Swansea is in a sorry position near the top. Few towns besides Merthyr, Llauelly, Boston; amd Bradford are worse off. Yet, councillors and Guardians alike go merrily on raising sa,laxies-big sums and retrospective to boot. Are the ratepayers in the contested wards going to vote on Saturday for genuine not paper economists who will vote for every pise of salary applied for? And by electing Mrs. Seldon-the only lady candidate—St. Thomas will honour Swan- sea, and secure excdlent help fcr the Housing, Health, and Watch Committees, as well a.s a. recruit for retrenchment and reform.—Yours, etc, A. P. A. P.

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I BOTH GASSED. I I Glyn-Neath Double Colliery Tragedy. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas (district coroner, held an inquest at Glynneath on Wed- nesday inifo the deaths of Timothy Evans, fireman, High-street, Glynneath^ and Thomas Evans, colFery repairer, of Glan- na::t-terrace, Cwmgwrach, Glvnneath. who were found suffocated by gas at the Empire Colliery, Glynneath, on Tuesday morning. Mr. Danieil J. Roes, J.P., general manager of the collierv, was pre- sent, with Col. A. Pearson, H.M, siJcnal Inspector of Mines, and Mr. Wal- den, H.M. Inspector for the Mid- Glamorgan District. Mr. David Price, .manager of th8 tsol- kery, deposed to finding the bodies on Tuesday monvng in the main district, and he carried the bodies out. Two reads had been crossed off on Monday afternoon owing to the discovery of a pocket of gas in that part of the work- ings." When he found e bodies there was still an accumula;t;:on of gas there. lie (witness) was of opinion that the de- ceased fireman, limothy Evans, had ap- parently decided to try and remove thp defect in ?he ventilation in the fa<?, but ?as overpowered and eun'o?ted r'n doing w.,t.a <)verpoivered and 6uffol-?ated P-n doing SEARCH PARTY ORGANISED. T Tilomas IJvans the repairer, was work- ing near ihat district, and the fireman must have taken him with him to assist. I'imothy Evans should have reported himself to the incoming fireman on Tues- day morning, but as no report was made, and as there was no trace of Evans, it was decided to organise a search part v. He (Mr. Price) led the search party with: the duy fireman, and in proceeding to-i wards the main district they saw two lighted lamps at the entrance to the stall road. Witness wernt up the stall road, and there fonud the two men Iyring close together in the face, both dead Trevor Davies, the fireman on duty o. the afternoon of the 27.th inst., said that lie discovered an accumulation of gas A. the stall road tha,t (31onday) afternoon, and he immediately crossed those roads off, so that no one should go near there- "COME ALONG, TOM." Frank Dyer, assistant repairer, sa:id thait between 2 o'clock anct 2.30 on the Tuesday morning, Timothy Evans cam&. to where he and Thomas Evans were working, and asked the latter to accom- pany him, saying, "Come along Tom," That was the last witness saw of thenj. Dr. McClure said that death was due' to asphyxiation, and a verdict of acoi- dental dealth was returned. Mr. Daniel J. Rees, general manager, expressed the sympathy of the employers with the relatives of the deceased, and added that both men were splendid work-, j men. This is only -he fourth fatality that., has occurred at the Empire Collery ^ur» • iag the past thirteen years.