The Cambria Daily Leader

I AMUSEMENTS. Round the Swansea Picture Halls and Theatres. I EMPIRE. There are three turns worthy of note at the Swansea Empire this week; the others who make up the bill might be more pro- fitably employed doing work for which they are better adapted. To present a programme with such obvious weak- nesses is an insult to the intelligence of Swansea Empire patrons, and those re- sponsible must learn that there are counter-attractions in the town, and that the advent of winter does not neces- sarily license one to neglect the public in I so flagraht a fashion. Of the three turns, Victoria Monks, who tops the bill, is as vivacious as ever, and although she gives us nothing new In the way of songs yet her numbers are presented witii that delightful and naive charm that ensures for her a rousing reception. Magini is an artiste to his finger-tips, or perhaps one should say to the end of his bow, and his violin selections range from the sublime to the ragtime. One would have liked to have heard more of him and more of the straight" stuff. Miller and Canning open in a novel fashion and sustain the interest to the end. There are four other turns. GRAND THEATRE. I Tfie luck of the Navy" is the title of the play at the Grand Theatre, Swan- sea, this week, and if the plot is any cri- terion of the manner in which things were done in the Silent Service-" during the war, the Navy was certainly lucky. Tho piece is war melodrama of the most fami- liar type: there are spies, secret orders, and all the conventional machinery with which we are accustomed, but it is eo. well written and acted that one can understand why it has been so successful. The play has been to Swansea before, when it met with great popularity, and there is every indioatkm that the run this week will be equally as successful. The company is an exceedingly good one. Mr. Richard Scott, as U Lieut. Clivey' Stanton, V.C., D.S.O., R.N. gave an excellent perform- ance, his only fault being that his most important lines were spoken too quickly, and were therefore rather indistinct. Another well-acted role was that of Admiral Maybridge," which was filled by Mr. Alec Forbes. Mr. Bertram Sierns was axoellent as the Snotty," while the villains of the piece were Mr. Frederick Burtwell as Lieut. Peel," and Mr. Jack- son Wilcox as Schaffer," the spy. The ladies all did exceedingly well, the out- st.anding performances being those of Mi-g Mildred Cotte-11 M Mrs. Gordon Peel," Mias Estelle Cleverly as Cynthia Eden," and Miss Phyllis Claude as the flapper Dora Green." Altogether the company provides a very enjoyable evening's enter tainmtnt. THE ELYSIUM. I Wild, rock-bound shores, with all their wonderful grandeur, are to be seen in the beautiful production, Queen of the Sea," which is the chief item in the ex- cellent programme presented at the Elysium. The story is one of Viking times, and the picture is one of raw I)eatitv. The role of Queen of the Sea is ably played by Annette Kellerman, who is known as the Australian Venus, and the production is by the famous William Fox Company. The Queen of the Sea" is a mermaid who, as a reward for saving many lives from drowning, be- comes a real human being. Eddie Polo in the Circus King," episode 15, The Stolen Record," delighted Monday's largo audiences. There is no lack of funny pic- tures. three rattling good comedies being screened. The Topical Budget" is crock full of interesting bits. An excel- ,ng ))its. An excel.- lent programme will also be presented on Thursday. THEATRE ROYAL. I Jxinds of Honour is the title of the exceedingly powerful photo play occupy- ing the chief position on a fine pro- gramme at the Royal this week, and featuring the famous Jap-Sessue Haya- kawa. The film iavourite displays his- toric ability in no uncertain degree, and h-i makes full use of the dramatic situa- tions tho story gives scope for in a manner which rivets the attention and leaves the audience captivated. Bonds of Honour is well worth seeing, as it is one of the most intense subjects seen at the Royal for some 'time. Wallace Reid in Man from Funeral Range" is the semi wind-up," and this also is an attractive picture. "Fred Scale," in an uproarious Triangle comedy, and the usual topicals figure on the rest, of the bill. For the last three days Geraldine Farrar will be seen in a powerful drama. CASTLE CINEMA: I A picture drama of supreme beauty is being: presented at the above cinema for the first three days of the week. It is entitled" 111e Guilt of Silence," in which the favourite actor Mr. Munroe Salisbury is seen to the best possible ad- vantage in a part that he plays with consummate skill, and is admirably sup- ported by Miss Ruth Clifford. The plot is laid in the goldiield of the ice-bound Yukon, which provides the producer with limitless scope for exterior scenerv'somc of which is of majestic grandeur. The vast snowfields, the deg sledges hurrying along to their respective destinations, the uproarious scene in tho miners' drinking and dancing saloon, combine to make a photo drama that should on no account he missed. The second feature is also of entrancing description—" Be- hind the Mask," a particularly powerful love story in which Miss Catherine Cal- vert is the protagonist. There are sevo- ral other very attractive films which are I quite up to the high standard of those shown at this popular picture hall. I "ITURE HOUSE. I Supcr--xcellence characterises the show this week the Picture House, which is building up for itself a great reputation. An Unselfish S'niier is iu; 'te unusually good, crowded will scenes thrilling and pathetic. A large assembly followed with keen interest the fortunes of the heroine, magnificently presented by Louisa Glaum. This picture w one of those rsre ones which no love.) of the very be&t 1/. cinema pictures should miss. There is a further in'.a'«lmerit. of th great stoe" A Fight for Millions," ending, a.s usual, at the critical ^oint when everyone is wanting to know more. Ea de William iu the play A Gentleman of Quality," and a line 0. Ilenry story, The Buyer from ..Cactus City." Pathe's <1aze.bLe con- tinues to illumine and in the very fine series, instructive as well ais entertaining, The Marvels of Hie Universe," we have wonderful scenes from real life in Alpine Clinibmc. I CARLTON. I One can always rely upon the Carlton I Cinema procuring the very best films, and this week tke usual high standard is reached. String Beans is the, star film, introducing Charles Ray as Toby Watkins, an all-round drudge on his uncle's farm. Toby imagines that he can write poetry, and arouses his uncles ire by spending all his sparo time in pur- suance oi this art. He eventually kicks over tho traces, and oomes into contact with a kind-hearted and genial old editor, whose generosity enables him to make a gre-i start in life. The appeal is human, and there is iiioro humour in thisfilru Continued at the f^oot of aexj, j^lu|&n

PORT TALBOT TRADE.. Traffic at Port Talbot during the pagf week was as follows :-Exports: Coal and coke, 38,411; fuel, 2.613; angles, 950; making 41,971. Imports were 1,239, com, prising pitfood, 339; scrap, 900; makinj a total tonnage of 43,213, as compared with SO,907 in the corresponding week of last year-

MOTHER, THE CHilD IS BILIOUS! Don't Hesitate! A Laxative is Necessary If Tongue is Coated, Breath Bad, or Stomach out of Order. Givo California Syrup of Fi H art Orce-a. teaspoonful to-day often eaves 4 child from being ill to-morrow. If your little one is out of sorts, iGn'f; resting, eating and acting maturally-look Mother! See if the tongue is coaled. This is a sure sign that its httle stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with bile and un- digested focd. Whou cro-ss irritable. feven'sh with tainted breath and perhaps -^ojifaeh-ache or diarrhoea; when the child has a sore throat or a chill, gh-e a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs," and in a few hours all the poison- ous. constipated undigested food and brie will gently move out of its little bowel's without griping, and you have a healthy playful child again. Mothers can reSlt easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative." because it never fails to cleanse the little onE-Is liver and bowels and cleanse the stomach, and they dea rly love it pleasant taste. Full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-up's printed on etlch bottle. Ask your chemist for a bottle of California Syrup cf Pigs;" and see thi;, it is made by the California Fig Syrul-i j CQmpany." Of all chemists, 16. 3d. and" J 2s. per bottle. Avoid substitutes.

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AT J J S H, SAMUEL'SH t: there are thousands of beautifur ^p j j bargains that never lose their value. i You can never make a better > ) investment and the next to B r factory prices youpounds. CALL i* iiP!a £ riHS COLD LOCKET S o Rich? chased ? ? ? <)\!? \???? Peirl centre 14/6 ? ??????F i?A?ZWGB?RC?V.? '?"?   1 \lN EL?cr?O-PL?T'E' L     -? ^LERY' E^ -j^^mk I f| HANDSOME I ^ATSM^. Fujly^l' KEYLES3 case ?/?????!??'S?'a  I CALL TO-DAY 5^^ any article B I r The World s Largest J euJe er.l I 285, CXFORD STREET I r I I (Udder the Big C!cc&) QWAMSSA. 1I. t a«* &f Csr«(!5f, Wetrtyr, Kewaort, &«. I ? -? <f unab'e to calf, write for P?ew C?t?icgrue, to H. BAUUIL, 11 MARK rr 8 REST, MAMOMeaTZR. |  ans ,Widows' and Orphans' Fund >.r ». AND Children's Summer Home ?' ? "? „ Ladies' Committee. js i??'mt..? ?viAIMJtAHCC? ELI MI NARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THREE N!CHTS WHIST DRIVE AT Hotel Metropoie, ON Thursday, Dec. 11, Friday, Dec. 12, Saturday, Dec. 13. 0' FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS LATER.

BRYNHYFRYjD FUNERAL. I The funeral of the late Mrs, Mary Mhrtin, brother, of Cwmlevel-road, Bryn- hyfryd, took place at the Ceecsalern (Jraveyard on Monday. The deceased, ■vvjt.io was 57 years of age, had been ailing lof some time. j The chief mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Griflkli Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas (sons and daughters-in-law). Mr ?bd Mrs.. Jno. Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ilr. and -%frs. R. Mr- W. Thomas (son), Mr. Joseph Lott f&>n-in-law), Messrs. Francis and W. J. Martin (sten-sons). Mr. Griff Richards Ojjother), Mrs. Eliz. Evans (sister). Mr.' and Mrs. Thos. Rees and Mrs. W. Jones (sisters and brother-in-law), Mr. James Richards (nephew), Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomas (brother and sister-in-law). ^The ministers present included Revs. D. B. Richards, S. Williams (New Siloh). James Davics, B.A., B. J. Thomas (Old Siloh), and T-~>;<n Thomas < Brvnhyfryd).

ABERAVON RATEPAYERS. I "s Association to be Formed. I At a largely attended meeting of Aber- avon ratepayers, held at Zion Vestry on Monday night, it was decided to form a ratepayers' association. Mr. «f. H. Grant presided, and Mr. Tom Thomas (Conservative agent) was ap- pointed secret ar* pro tem. There will be an adjourned meeting next Monday night. is intended that the members shall be1 oli iefly or those who pay their rates direct.

J>ANTYGWYDR PRESENTATION "Corporal Jack Maggs, R.A.M.C., Bryn- mill.who leaves Swansea this week to re- join his depot for service in India, was made the recipient of a silver cigarette case, cigarettes, holder and pipe by the members and aupporter6 of the Panty- gwydr Club Association Football team on Monday evening. Mr .Trevor Toms made the presentation and said they all regretted that Corporal. Maggs oould no longer assist the team on the field. They all, however, wished him eyery success in the future.

MAYOR MAKING "IN MINIATURE. The story of yesterday's civic ceremony in a nutshell. I

THE 6th WELSH. I Major J. R. Gibbon Selected For Command An Enthusiastic Terri- torial. i The Leader is in the position to announce that Major J. Ray Gibbon, who at present commands the 6th. Battalion the Welsh Regiment by reason of his posi- tion as wnior officer of the battalion, has been selected by the Glamorgan Territorial Force Association for the permanent com- mand of the reconstituted unit. Major Gibbon, who has a distinguished war record, has been recommended to the War Office as the successor to the late Lieut.-Col. Lord Niniau E. Crichton Stuart, and the Gazette of his appointment is daily expected. I Major Gibbon, who is just at the right age, is a most enthusiastic Territorial, and has put in some most valuable work in connection with the movement. He is deservedly popular with all ranks of the Battalion, and his appointment will be roceived with the greatest satisfaction. Major Gibbon commenced his military career as a sapper in the Royal Engineers Volunteers, where he also served as an N.C.O. In 1900 he was gazetted to the 6th Welsh Regiment as second-lieutenant. He formed a company at Maesteg in the same year, and took 101 men into c&mp in plain clothee. In 1911 he was pro- moted to the rank of lieutenant. Further promotion, came iu 1913, when he was given the rank of captain commanding the Maesteg Company. On the outbreak of war he went to France with the Bat- talion until August, 1915, when, because of his experience and knowledge, he waa recommended for duty with the Royal Engineers, and posted to the 2nd Army Tunnelling Company. In this connection he did fine work in the mining operations around Kemnel. In 1916 Major Gibbon was wounded, and afterwards, bemg unfit to leave the country, was engaged on various military engineering works. For 18 months prior to the armistice he was in charge of munition works employ- ing .5,000 hands, and turning out 20 to 25 thousand shells weekly. Major Gibbon is the son of the late Mr. J. P. Gibbon, general manager of the North's Navigation Collieries, and in civil life is a, mechanical and mining j engineer, and until lately was. assistant to the general manager, Messrs. North's I Navigation Collieries, and is now consult- j ing engineer at Cardiff, and ie shortly i opening a practice at Swansea. J

WEAK ACHING BACK P I RUB OUT LUMBAGO! I 1- Rub Backache Away with | a small bottle of old § St. Jacobs OH. Ah! The pain is gone! Quickly? Yes. Almost instant relief from pain, stiffness, and lameneifc follows a gentle rubbing with St. Jacobs Oil. Rub this soothing penetrating oil wherever the pain is, and like magic, relief comes. St. Jacobs Oil is a harm- less backache, lumbago, and sciatica cure, which never disappoints, and does not burn the skin. i Stiffness, "stitch in the side," ani sense of weakness in the spine cured in a moment: St. Jacobs Oil enables you to forget that you ever had a back, because it will not hurt or feel stiff and weak any more. Do not suffer! Get a small bottle of St. Jacobs Oil now from your chemist and obtain lasting relief. L300 F I R E. Exciting Blaze In Castle-street Shop While on duty in Ca<atle-<treet early this (Tuesday) morning P.C. (100) Fainsh discovered smoke was issuing from the ground floor of Masters and Co.'s shop. He summoned the Swansea Fire Brigade, which arrived with a hand cart, under Inspector Evans, a few minutes later. After about an hour's work the fire was extinguished. Considerable damage was done to tliet plate-glass windows by the fire and to the I contents of the window by water. Damage to the extent of tp was doge.

SWANSEA LADY. I Funeral of Mrs. Batcup at Mumbles. The interment of the late Mrs. Batcup took place at the Mumbtas Cemetery on Monday afternoon, the cortege leaving the residence, 5. Ernald-place, at 2 o'clock for the Bible Christian Chapel, Oxford- efcreet, where a short service was held, the officiating minister being the Rev. G. W. Hicks, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Minis (Slteuiy). The following were the principal mourners. Mr. Thomas Batcup (husband), Master Haydn Batcup (eon), Mr. C. Reed (father), Messrs, Fred Reed, Charlie Reed, Willie Reed, Cyril Reed (brothers), A. Reed and W. Reed (eousins), D. Batcup, Charlie Batcup, John Batcup, Harry Batcup, D. B. Harries (brothers-in-law), W. Stephens, Frank Taylor, B. Warring- ton, Will Davies, W. R. Daviei, Archie Tommy, Jim, and B. Thomas. At the chapel there wa a large congre- gation, representing friends and relations, among them being Messrs. G. W. May- hew, E. A. Maggs and E. Boll Davies (representing Messrs. Ben Evans and Co., Ltd.), Squire, Godfrey, Jefford, New- eombe, W. H. Palmer, Noyes, W. Wat-1 kins, Hopkins, and a number of lady mem?rs t? iho conjTroa-ation. | The hf:t)''i\- worn Afcs-jrs. Sing, Webber, Watkins. Bryant, Dalling, T. Ro<M?r, T. Jam Brayley, Moyes. A very large number of floral tributes sent by relatives and friends. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. 13en Evans and Co., Ltd.

OUR BAD ROADS. To the Editor. Sir,-It is high time that the condi- tion of roads be brought before the notice of the Council. Middle-road, C'wmbwrla, gives one the impression of having been long forgotten. Standing at the foot of the hill near the tram terminus, and looking in the direction of Middle-road, one receives an impression not the least pleasing. The road itself is in a very bad state, rough and uneven. There is neither footwalk nor pavement on either side for a couple of hundred yards. During the rainy season the water, not having a channel to guide its course, runs here, there and everywhere. The portion near the new schools is in a. very sorry condition; the space be- tween the original road and the school boundary wall is strewn with stones, the, surface being very rough. At about seven feet distance from the wall a gut- ter runs the whole length of it, render- ing it very unsafe for strangers at night. From the foot of the hill to the boun- dary line dividing the borough from the county prior to the extension, the road is in a most disgusting state. It is time that the Council move in the mat- ter to remedy the road, which is not only an eyesore, but makes one f-tsore to walk up and down. Surely the- n em- bers for St. John's Ward are alive to the needs of the ward.- Y ours, etc., A^Jlewelyrv^ J .:w.

¡ OVERCOMINC INFLUENZA. I How After-Effects are Dispelled. The most serious difficulty that econc fronts all who fall yidims of influenza ia the problem of ridding their systems of the after-effects of the disease. Even in those cases where the attack is light, the after-effects are obstinate and severe. Nor- mally bright and cheerful people become depressed and melancholy, their hair falls out, food causes distress, and. sleep is broknn and unrestful. They develop nerves," and sudden noises startle them. The blood is the body's most dependable weapon in the fight against disease, and when the enemy is as violent as influenza the blood generally becomes spent and im- pure. No time should be lost in strengthening the system, and at this time a reliable blood-builder, such as Dr. Williams' pink pills, is the best remedy for regaining health. Dr Williams' pink pills contaui the necessary elements that go towards increasing and enriching the blood supply, and -while t hey are doinjr this the starved nerves are fed and toned up by the new blood. At the same time the tonic pro- perties of these pills strengthen the stomach, and make digestion easy. An example of the great benefits to be derived after influenza from Dr. Williams' pink pills is the case of Mr. Lowbridge. of Zb, Newland Street, Walsall, Staffs. It was shortly after Easter, 1918. that Mr. Lowbridge fell a victim to influenza. After that Mr. Lowbridge uffered from double pneumonia He was in bed for six or eight W!I," said Mrs. Lowbridge, and we never thought he would get up again. I had been working on munitions, but I had to give up that to nurse him. Eventually he improved, and at laet he was able to get up, but his illnees left him with a dread- ful pain in his side, and ho could scarcely straighten his back. He was very d-t- pressed, had no appetite, and was devoid of energy. He was like that for some time, but one day his sister-in-fciw advisee. him to try Dr. Williams' pink pills. We decided to give them a trial, and as there was an improvement after he hat' taken the) first box, I bought him somt mo-re. The result was wonderful. Tht pain in his side disappeared, and they built him up in no time. He is altogether a different man to-day; he eatg well, and is no longer depressed. I honestly believe that it is all due to Dr. Williains' pink pills." Mrs. Lowbridge added that she had a daughter, aged 14, who had been weakly from birth, and who was also taking the pills with very beneficial results. They are doing her a lot of good, and she is better to-day than she has ever been," was the mother's description of her. liagns' Now is the time to begin Dr. Williams' pink pills. Get a supply from any dealer, and say ycni must have Dr. Williams'. Substitutes will Dot do. FREE. A free book of health will be sent to any reader who sends a postcard to Book Dept., 36, Fitzrov Square, Lon- don, W. 1.

than is generally seen. Charles Ray is I an actor of no mean ability, and his suc- cess is emphatic. The second star picture, ives of Men," features Florence Reed in an intensely dramatic screen play. Thero are some beautiful gowns, and very gay scene;; in this production. I Florence Reed's performance as the wife has emotional opportunities, of which she avails herself with effect. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Douglas Fairbanks appears in Arizona." Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. Cinema opened on Mon- day evening to an excellent- attendance; the hall was very comfortable, and there* were good heating and ventilating ar. rangements, and the pictures were won- derfully dear. Thl? chief item of the long and well-^c'ected programme was the Nine-tenths of the Law," a hrill- ing story, of trapping in British Columbia, and the hardships and adveniturcvs that. attend it. There was a good caste, and the picture was undoubtedly a tremendous success Other items were: The Sacri- fice of Kathleen," The Portrait in the Af-ic." Arab of Cner," and an A W.O.L. Cartoon." The principal item in Thursday's programme will be an ndap" tion of George Eliot's novel, SiliOl v Marner."