The Cambria Daily Leader

PORT TALBOT TRADE. I Traffic at Port Talbot docks during I Christmas week WAS as follows:— Exports.—Coal and coke, 19,287 torus; patent fuol, 3,020; 9i6; ballast, 851; making a total of 21,204 tons. Imports were 1,030 tOTI5, compTising bal- last 357, pig iron 517, pitwocd 186. Th3 total ton nage was 25,291, as com- pared with 21,Gfi7 in the corresponding week of last year.

SEVEN TO TWO. Llanelly's Welsh League Victory. I In their first meeting with Merthvr Town in the Welsh League at Halfway Park on Saturday, Llaneliy gained a de- cisive victory by seven goals to two. Llan- I eliy had not been doing eo well in the Welsh League this season as in previous years when they figured at the head of I' the championship table and Saturday's victory witl, therefore, prove of great assistance to them in their effort to re- gain that proud position. Per this match the Scarlets were without LeaVey and Blain, their positions at right half and right back respectively being taken by Rouse and Morris. Williams, the brilliant new inside right, made a re-! appearance in the side after an absence extending over a period of three weeks, and t throughout there was no mis- taking the effect of his presence. The I crowd was easily a record for the sea-son and the Scarlets delighted everyone iu their effective combination. Their splen- did display will help considerably to give Association football in Llaneliy a leg up. I A PROMISING START. The visitors opened the game in quite a promising fashion, and they were all but successful in getting through with their initial attack. It did not take them long to find the net for before the game had been in progress for five minutes they were leading by a goal. Thê score: I was the result of a pretty bit of com- bination, George, Smith and Sul!i?an lie- j r in? prominent in it before Williams, a clever outride right got possession and beat Bailiff with a hard low drive. Then there followed some brilliant movements on the Llaneliy side, the whole team play- ing almost as one man. Their parsing was clean, smart and accurate, and for a time the defence prevailed, Beynon the visiting left back breaking up several movements as they threatened danger to i the visitors. At length, however. Martin opened the scoring for Llaneliy and thus put his side on level t-Grms with the visi- tors. It was not long before the Scarlett gained the lead through a etoart goal by Poyntz. Jones the visiting goalie had I failed to hold the ball from a shot by I Williams, and the Llaneliy centre for- ward racing up forced it into the net. There followed, before the mtqpval, a fval, .i I third goal by the same player, vhicli was scored in precisely the same way as the second. Several times Merthyr went away beautifully, Williams their right wing forward being responsible for some spirited bursts, bui the shining light on these occasions was Bailiff who gave a display of goal-keeping that has selrom been excelled. BRILLIANT FOOTBALL. With a lead of two goals on the change of ends, Llaneliy continued to play bril- liant football. A few minutes after the restart Rouse, who wag playing a sound game at right half, sent in a neat pass to Williams. The la:ter made a. tricky run inwards and after beating a few men skillfully shot hard for the net. The ball sailed beautifully for its objective, and the effort was crowned with the sucoe: it deserved. The superiority of the Llan- eliy men was. by this time well estab-1 lished, and a fifth goal came through n fine individual effort on the part of Poyntz who accomplished the hat trick. Two more goals came in quick succession the scorers being Levi and William-. To- wards the end Merthyr rallied, and a bright movement ensued.. Ba-infather was fouled while going away finely and Scott who took the kick, placed the ball beautifully in front of the goal mouth. Smith headed out to Williams and the wing mapi sent. in a centre from which j Smith scored. It was a perfect goal, the movement leading up to it working j with machine-like accuracy. WELL-DESERVED WIN. ] Llanelly's victory was well merited, j They showed superior combination all I round, their forward'; passing with ex- j cellent judgement, while they displayed greater opportunism than their opponents ) It would be incorrect to say that Llanelly I, had all their own way. On the contrary Merthyr repeatedly v brought off some pretty movements, but the great thorn in their flesh, was Bailiff. The t-N-Welsli I international goalie was in fine fettle, and he wa.s repeatedly applauded for his mar- vellous display. James the Llaneliy left back. was sound, and the best of the halves were Martin and Davidson. The I former opened out the game nicely, and made no mistake in feeding the wings. Poyntz has never ehown better form, and other prominent forwards were Morris and Williams. Merthyr were well served by Williams. Smith, George, Scott and Beynon. I SKEWEN UNITED BEATEN. Skewen United met Ebbw Vale at I Skewen, under good weather conditions. The visitors kicked off against the wind, and play was carried to the visitors' line I where they had to conced e a minor. The visitors carried play to the home line, I where from a mark Lawrence kicked a I penalty goal. They were playing a dash- ing game, their forwards being able to < heel the ball oftener than the home pack. The Skewen back was loudly cheered at this stage for a clever 6ave. C. Evans found touch close up, and from the sub- sequent serum the ball was passed to H. Roes, who dropped a clever goal. At this stage the homooters were pressing hotly. their forwards playing finely. Watley, for the visitors, intercepted, and was nearly through, being tackled on the home 25. Play was carried again to over the visitors' line where R. Davies had hard lines is not scoring. The visitors had again to touch down in defence. Plav was very fast, both teams playing weil On resuming the homesters were pass- ing in fine fashion-forwards as well as backs. Skewen were penalised for off- ) side. Fisher, a burly forward, picked up in the open and dashed over with a trv in the corner, but the kick failed. TTIP homesters again attacked, C. Evans, from a round of passing, being tackled near the line by the visiting back. Ebbw Val worked out of danger. The play was now at its height, and kept in mid-field, H. Rees being again prominent in timely parsing. Kleiser, the half, had to take I his place in the back division owing to injury. Hopkins, who was covered, tried for goal, but the ball failed to rise. Ebbw I Vale ran out victors by 6 points to 4. UPLANDS RUGBY. I I The Uplands Rugby football team I played two games during the holidays. On Boxing Day the Inland Revenue were I met at Singleton. Both teams were not at j full strength, and it rained continuously throughout the game. After 9 nicely contested game the Uplands emerged ] victors by eight points. Scorer?: F. Rees I and E. Richards..Penro convc,tq? tL" try. On Saturday the Oystermouth team were met at Oystermouth. T'hf* weather was fine, but th-e ground was very heavy. Oystermouth scored a rather soft try in the first half, due to smart" following up by the forwards. This rallied the Uplands, and a fine bout oi passing by the bucks resulted in a try I being e-oored hy E. Richards, which G Wat kins converted. That was all thp scoring- in the first half. I In the second half the Uplands got I going early, and after all the hacks har* handled F. Rees passed out wh-en he was II over the line, and a certain try was lost Then the Uplands backs got the bail again, and E. Richards scored an uncon- verted try. The last try came through ¡ H:3 taking the ball in a line-out, and 1 passing it to the backs, and E. Richards I went onr again. Final score: Uplands. 11 points; Oystermouth, 3 points. At feature of the game was tho fine play by the Uplands backs. But for the greasy ball Oystermouth would have been i defeated by a larger margin. I i BAYCLI FFE'S VICTORY. I Rayclifre's two games over the holidays i brought them two decisive victories, and their progress this season reads as fol- lows: Played 17, won 7, lost 7, drawn 3, points 17. This is not a poor record in view of the vicissibdes the club has under- gone in regard to disorganisation through losing their players, and the committee J hope that the New Year will find th? j BnycHSc's chances for the First Division! i Cup quite rosy. I j- On Christmas morning, under wretched ¡ I conditions, Clydach were defeat-cd by nine I j points to nil. Two fine tries were scored j by W. A. Bladen, who has recovered his/ form again, and one by the clever inside half. On Saturday morning they piled on sixteen points egainst A'oera-on j Juniors, the inside half, Smitham, Rf^g. I Webber, and Billy Williams scoring. The I Bays played a good gams. THE CUP AND LONDON TOUR, I Supporters will be interested to know II that Mr. Syd Deakin has been successful in arranging for the Cup match with Port Tennant Stars to take place at St. I Helen's in February nest. A match has been arranged with LCllldon Irish next, April, and it is possible that fixtures will be secured about that time with one or two other London clubs. An important meeting in connection with this London tour will œ h1d at tho Ehs!uin on Friday next, and it is hoped that every possible member will attend. I (SWANSEA COLLEGIANS. I The Swansea Collegians' team for 'I Wednesday will comprise:—Back, F. O. Dowdall (Carmarthen); three-quarters, (from), Ced. Davies (London Univ.), Hal Davies (Cambridge), G. I. Davies (London Univ.). Dai. Grey (Cardiff I Univ.), Andrews (Carmarthen), and I James (Carmarthen); half-backs, Glyn Simons (London LTniv.) and Trevor Davies (Maesteg and Tech. Coll.); for- wards (from), Bill Le-tfis (Aber), Tregas- kis (London), Idris Jones (Aber.), O. Lloyd Jones (Aber.), Bert Lloyd (Lam- peter).. A. G. Rees (Carmarthen), W. Jones (Carmarthen" H. 1. Evans (Caer- leon), I. Fisher (Naval Coll.), C. Mor- ris (Mun. Sec.). Players are requested to be at St. Helen's by 2.15, Wednesday, December 31st.

I I ONE OF THE CROWD." I Criticism of All Whites' Three-quarter Line. "I A correspondent who signs himself One of the Crowd sends Hs the fol- lowing criticism of the All Whites—and offers a few suggestions:- Dear Pendragon," —As an old three-quarter of the All Whites, I have been asked by a good many supporters of the Swansea. Rugby team to write to the Daily Leader that the public are not satisfied with the Swansea three- quarter line, which are a very poor lot, and that the committee should make drastic changes-tho sooner the better- as the handling code is on the down grade in Swansea. I witnessed the Glyn-Neath v. Loughor ¡ match, and in my opinion the Swansea committee should try Albert Rees, the I smart inside-half of Loughor, to partner Ben Beynon; and D. L. Thomas and Lion Rees, the Gendros boys who are playing brilliant football for Briton- ferry this year. As a pair their attack and defence is great. The suggestion of the crowd is '.fiat i the committee should play Evan Grey j on the wing, with D. L. Thomas and I Lion Rees in the centre, and either i Lenahan or Pafmer on the other wing, I and then we shall see some football.

CLYNE GOLF CLUB. I ) The total application for membership to tho Clyi)a'Golf Clti-t), Swansea, to date is 214 .representing a total subscription, including ladies, of J2317 8s. The sub- scription is increased to S6 6s. from Jan- uary 1st. Arrangements are being made to employ 50 to 100 men on the course, if possible this week.

GAS WORKS STRIKE. I i Matter Referred to the I Regional Council. A joint meeting of Aberavon and Mar- gam Councils was held at Aberavon on Monday nisjht to conisder the situation at the local gasworks. It will to recalled that tho men sf:ruck work ten days ago, wheil Poa-t Talbot was thrown into iitter darkness—to en- force their demand for double pay on Sun- days and time and a half on Saturday afternoons. On thf advice of (heir en- ginecr ?Ir. Rec? Llewellyn) they then agreed at a sort ?f ChrLFtmas tmcc t? resume work ponding another meeting last night. A deputation of the men with Mr. Llew- elyn attended, and, after prolonged dis- cussion it v. as decided to refer the mat- tor in dismite to the Regional Council, Mr. Llewelyn undertaking to advise the j men to continue at work in the mean- time. The men met to-day to receive a report I from the deputation.

MADE IT UP AGAIN. I I Go home together now, and kiss I each other outside," said the Mayor (Rev. Fuller MiHR) at CaTm?rthcn Police Court on Monday to a husband and 'ife. who, when a case was called in v,ife, 'h the wife summoned the husband ¡ in respect of mamtpnan&e. entered the court together, and sa?d they had a ta)k outside oTer their differences j and had a?eed "to make it up a?ain." [

TO-MORROW'S CARr Concluding Day at Newbury. I For the concluding day at Newbury. on Wednesday, a. splendid card has been ar-! rand, aud an enjoyable and cxciting afternoon's nport should be aemu-<?d. 1 A—THE WROUGRTO-? S-RLLING HAN- i.o DICAP HUIWLE liACE of 1.5? «ovs. Two mile*. A Double Escape (Air. H. Attuine) JSewey 5 52 7 Arborfield filr. n. Lacy) Hastings 5 12 6 Promoter (Mr H. Bott-omley) Hare 512 4 Simon the Cellarer (Mr. Lamlxmrn1 G-wi it 5 11 12 1 Dying Simon Œr. R. Dili) .Law 5 11 CJL In Tw:n]d (Mr. F. !c Due) Fit ton 4 11 O' Condotiiere (Mrs. E. Grayj Gray 6 11 9] 5-zneaton Lady (itr. Bottomley) Hare a. 11 Julian (Mr. A. Pole" Young 6 31 6 Bo ion d '.Mr. Gautrey) Hammond a 11 5 1 Mascoxnbe (Mr. F. Fry) Gwilt 4 U 4 Slave Crag (Lady Esme Gordon) Payne a 11 3 Miltsin (Mr. C. Grimwade) Private &ii j? Dismount vMr. M. D. Blair) Featlierstonhau gh 5 11 12 S,, eb, i. ddte, s (Mr. G. (4rulvl Gra y 4 11 2 Madame Gull (Mr. H. Bradford 1 Bradford a '0 7 1 QA-THE WILTS SELLcD? CHASE of Ov HO ovs. Two miles and about fifty yards. War Duke lfr, J. de Eoth.vchiUl) Pratt a. 12 2 rWr- arbv me (Mr. A. Ch, amberlain; Chamberlain a 12 3 Splinter Ofr. McKenzie; Hammond a 17..3 Wee Sandy (Yr. T. Miles) Poole a 11 3 J>evorida.ie (Mr. R. A. Parry; Private a 12 3 aathleagne (Mr. E. Percv) Private a 12 3 Our Boy (Mrs. D. Preston) Hammond a 12 31 Kelaireur (Mr R. Wis?rain) Poolo a 3 i Owen John (Mf. E. S. Willis) De Winton a 11 31j Franl Adl ({r. P. ŒintoTI¡W0Qclland a 12 5 II The Admiralty (Sir O. C. McLeod, Hyams 5 32 0 j 2 HANDICAP CHASE ov'vr?* ?urHemues.  Sergeant Murphy (Mr. D. Stuart) | Hyams ? ? ? The Turk 1,1. (Mr. C. Willco? Hastings a 11 12 ¡ Culprit (Mr. ? „ Buchanan; Gore 6 11 12 Turbine Secundum (Mr. Thompson! F. H i -rt:'g?q-n c, White Trout (Command J'Wa?? ?? I Whitaker sl26 Mark Back (Mr.E WHHs) D^rSSSm 5 if S ?St?r-Light  (Mr. Charter? Orbe I ? II 7 V Identrne Maher (Mr. F. Ing-ram' Poolo a ?',2 ^-» •n hooimoney (Mr. P. i;a v1-ti Prmce Cnfton fMr. ChappelD Dodd 6 10 ,P Camouflage!- (Mr. Laverty) Private" a 10 7 Dubim -Ray (Mr. R. Wigram) Poole a 13 6 Prexect (Mr W. Williams).Bletsoe a 10 5 Bluejacket (Ca-pt. E. Wyudham) Withiugton a 10 0 0 OA-THE BERK?mB.E HURDLE RACE ?'"L ? ? ??. Two milM. M?truh/Mi. C_Hatn-?.Woo?a?d S12?) Firem,a.rk (Mr. W. Sw?T?eH! Private 6 12 10 Ftretrpa.r? (Commander Ward? ?cmcrville 4 12 10 ?Vhit?'ker 4 12 ?O Bngadlr Genral (Mr. E. GaldkotU Ca!dic.)tt51E: Black Lamb (Mr. ?. Dixon) Lines t Barrack Square (Mr. Gilman) Gwilt a. 12 Ambre II. (Mr. C. Hatry). Woodland a 52 3 V* ik o the, Wisp (Mr. J. Hull1 Leader 5 12 3 Xewlands (Mr. C. Ismay) Hastings 5 12 3 Le Con net able (Mr. Marsh) Godfrey 6'2 S Winkle (Mr. Xonnanl Private 5 12 3 Cricket (Commande" We-rd) Whitaker 6 1'2 .3 St. Elci (Mr. W. Wi11i?ms).Blctsoo a, 12 IP White Sand (Mr. J. Thorburn) Gwilt 4111 Tnnworth Mr. Bradford) Bradford r Xublan (Mrs. F. Brown).F. Brown 4't 1? A.A. (Mr. C. Burn! Whitaker 411 iZ Will Patrick (Mr Caldicotti Caldicott 4 11 VI Treasury Bill '(Mr. F. Fry) Gwilt 4 jj J2 Old Gold (Mr. J. Harvisi Poolo 4 1112 ■ Manister Market (Mr. J. Hognn) Go-well 4 11 '7 I Trivet, (Mr. "F. Ingram) Poole 4 11 12 Soixante Quinze (Mr. Ingram) Poolo 4 11 12 Devonport. (Mr. J. JolizlFOTI) Yoiinz 4 11 12 Le Seigneur (Mre. R. Morfsr) Merrer 4 11 12 Givincheater (Mr. T. Nolan).-Colling 4 11 12 Gondola, t-lfr. W. Stratton) S-tratton 4 11 1'; Chnriot (Mr. H. Y(iiirg: E. Young 4 11 12 Killigray (Mr. Walker) F. Hartigan 3 117 li-ish rvir (Mr. H. Bottomley) Hare 3 11 5 Vertigo (Ld Hoscbery).F. Hartigan 3 11 5 White Hfflt S. Watt"') F. Hunt 3 11 3 Girvan (Mr J. Greenwood) Godfrey 3 11 f1 Hairiology (Mr Mealing) Newey 3 11 C Prep (Mr J. Aitken) W. Jarvis 3 10 7 livetic White (Mm Brownleei.. Sievisr 3 10 7 Daniel (Mr D. Clarke).Gore 3 10 7 Frank Webber (Mr H. Hartisrani P. Ha-rtigan 3 10 1 Toluol (Mr R. Jeffrey) De Mestre 3 10 7 Home Fire (Mr McAlmne) liy.ims 3 10 7 Control (Lady Queensberry) Sievier 3 10 7 Iv £ .boodles (Mr J. de Rothschild) Pratt 3 10 7 St. George (Mr Sangrster) Godfrey 3 10 7 Front Line (Mr J. Wa-len) Iinightingall 3 107 3 O-){OD}RATE HADICAP HURDLE 3. RACE of 1Z5 ?ove. Two nul?. The Settler (Mr Howley) Hodd 5 12 7 Vanitie (Mr (4. Carlton) Pope a 12 7 Chicago (Mr A. Pole) C. Young 4 12 6 Annoys. (Lady Wilton).T. Leader 6:2 Trczidella (Mr Iuman) Godfrey 4 12 5 Crom Aboo (Mr Whitaker) hitalier 512 1 Tom Fool (Mr If. Brown) Blown 5 12 1 Baoudo (Mrs Gregson).T. Yonng a 11 13 Shooting Star (Mr W Strattonl Stratton 4 11 13 Minstrel Joy (Mr RD. Oottrili) CottrilL 6 11 13 Yellow Bedstraw (Mr F. Curzon) Hobbs 6 11 11 Ffovette (Mr F. Phillip) Hatt 5 1110 Sabian (Sir E. Hulton). ,F Ilartipnn 3 11 9 Muscovado (Mr H. Curtis) Pooled 11 9 Q.Uiick Thruet (Mr M. Bode) Randell 5 11 8 Kosbie (Mr E. Gwilt) Gwilt a 11 6 Oicotry (Tady Nelson) Hastings 5 11 4 Blanco :Mr E. Wails) De inton 411 4 Marcoglass (Mr H. Bradford!) I Bradford 411 4 1 Latch (Mrs H. Peel) JBscotfc 5 11 4; St. Gingoulph (Dr Dixon) .Pope 4 ^1 2 Jack o' Jingj? (Mr D. Stiiart) | nynEfSllf)? Fidget (Mr T. Walker).B Wall J 10 1:5 Herode Agrippa (Mr R. igram) Poole a 10 5 Bnrne«ton (Mr II. Curti-a).Poole 4 10 0 Norfolk Girl (Capt. Fenwick-Palmer) Palmer 4 10 0 Kincraig (Mr 3 10 0 '> QA-ANDOVER HANDICAP ?TEEPLE- O.Ol/ CHASE of 1M eovs. AMut two miles ?.T;d 50 yards. Wayylace (Sir G. Bullough) Hastings a 13 3 Antipater (Capt. J. Rogerson) Gore a 12 6 Bell Toll (Mr H. Chappell) Dodd a 12 4 Turbine Secundus (Mr V. Thompson) F. Bartizan 6 11 13 Creeloy (TJOrd Lonsdale) Gore 6 11 13 Macmerry (Mr H. Bottomley).Hare a 11 11 Salt Rprav (Mr Straker).Hartipan 6 11 10 Straight Ahead (Mr W. Charters) Or bell 6 M 9 Shining Mor« (Mr H. Rich) Gwilt 6 11 7 Irish Cheer (Mr Slowburn) Fitton 6 11 Xenroth (Mr R. Wigram) Pc«?le a. 11 3 Hpatbcncotc (Mr Wren"; Payne 6 10 1C Camou??er (Mr Laverty).Private a.. m 10 FII.lu (Mr H. Gilman") Gwilt a 10 10 Gay Damsel (Mr D. Stuart).Hyams a 10 7 Stick To It (fir H. WehhLPdvate 5 1.0 ?

OPERA AT GORSEINON. I t For the Christmas holidays, the Gor. seinon and District Choral geeiety gave I three Wrftirmaiices, in English, of Dr. Parry's opera Blodwen at the Brigh- I ton HaLl, •■Corseinon, in aid of the local War Mamorial Fund. cnrIer the baton ¡ of the conductor of the 60eity OJr. E j Maddock, the performance, which was given in full character, was a great tuc> 003S, in fact, it is hoped to have a repeat performance at an early date. The Society was aesisted by the Gor;einon orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Oliver Watk-ins, wih Miss Gladys Davies Yi-ng,-brid,ge.. as accompanist. The chair- men were Dr. Trafford Mitchell, Mr. J. Hughes (The Fir). and Mr. W. Pratt. The artistes who bok parts were Mieo E. Maud IÆwis, Tonvpandy: Madame Reynolds, Gorseinon: Madame M. Davies, Three Crosses; Mr. David llftrrr. R.,1.M. MwynYM-ndy: MT, Rhys Thomas, Pontar- dulais; Messrs. Goorge Bennett. William I>anies, and Brinlev Daviee, Gorseinon; supported by a strong chorus of Castle Eftepers, SuntaKwo ond Sfeldi&SLS.

j ":Õ' U MODERN DENTISTRY. Perfectly Painless Ertnctila, i/- Hours 9 to 7 DAILY. Extractions Free "prhee Hew Teeth supplied. 9a, CASTLE STREET, SWANSEA IQver S jvegaJ- I. Gweittyddts, yn medra C-ymrazg, yn gweitc. (WISLSH .&r9

PENLLERGAER. I The g-reat Aelpil prize drama, Aeres i ?.I?eayfelin." at the Brighton Hall, Gors- einon. Thur?iay and Friday. Box oB&c< I open to-night. Pt uti-cc. j

BRITONFERRV. A capital programme of music was j given at a concert at the Labour Hall on J Sunday. The artistes were Miss May Rees I (Port Talbot\ Mr. James Jones, Mr. I). j j Lloyd Thomas (Swansea), Miss Bessie I Davies, and Miss Irene Branch.

I POWTARDULAIS. j The Gwaun-cse-Gurwen Dramatic C-om- 'P?ny at the Brighton HaJl, Goi-eeinou, on '?huradav and Friday. Great Welsh drama, ij ) Thuraday a,nd i: riday. Great Weish drama. j'AeresMa.MyfeltD."

j AMMANFORD. I AMMAMFORD. 1. At Ammanford, on .Monday, J. H. Jo-ties | was summoned tor driving a motor-car I without a driving license. Defendant I said the license which he held had expired three days previously. He was let off on i payment of costs. I

LOUGHOR. Great v\ elan fuzo urasia. Aeres Maesy- i'elin." at the Brighton llall, Gorseinon. on i j Thursday and Friday. Box cilice open to- jj night for reserved teats.

BURRYPORT. I On Monday evening, the Hethei, Pem- b rey, Dramatic Society gare a masterly i performance of the ? ?h drama, "Brethyn Cartre." at the Parish Hall, j There was a crowded audience. The young man. Mr. Sidney Davies, who was attacked by two men on Satur- day night, is now a little better. j

GOWERTON. I Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Dramatic Company at i the Brighton Hall. 09 Thursday and Fri- day, performing the great drama, Aeres I Maesyfelin."

DUNVAMT. I Th? de?th lias taken ph?o, at her resi- ? dence. Brynamlwg, of Mrs. Wm. Jones, ? ifp of Mr. Wm. JOlS. coIHerr manager. Deceased was a.n old inha bi ta n t, and was highly respected. She was a member Ebonezer Chapel. She leaves a grown-up family. At the Congregational Chapel. a. dra- matic recital was given by Mr. Gunstone Tonf,i, Pbntardawc. Mr. Emlyn Thomas- sang, and Mr. T. E. Rees presided. )

I KiNGSBRSDGE. ) I The Great Prize Drama. \er Maesy- j Ifelill." ?tt the Brighton HaH. on Thursday I and Friday. Box office ouen t<?-mght. Book i now. j

I SWANSEA. I On Monday evening the Sunday School I of the St. Helen's Hall, St. Helen's-road, held their annual ten. Over a hundred scholars did justice to the good thing" provided. After tea the scholars and elders repaired to a room in the Y.M.C.A. I buildings, where limelight views of a Tour Round the World were exhibited. During an interval in the proceedings I prizes were presented to the successful scholars. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. S. Durk.

I KENFKG HILL. I A very successful singing restival was held at Moriah C.M. Chapel, Ken tig Hill, on Sunday and Christmas Day, under the able conductorship of Mr. D. E. Williams, Morriston, who was fornwrlv a student of the Royal College of Music, London. The singing reached a high standard, and the Welsh (t hwyl" wa,g felt in the sing- ing of the hymn-tune, Perthyn Mawl," arranged by the conductor.

I GROVESEND. I -.I. n I The Gwaun-cao-Gurweir uramauc win. pany. with their Great Welsh hraina, "Aeres Maesyfelin." at the Brichtoa Hall. Gorseinon, en Thursday and Friday. Box I ofn-Je open to-night for reeerved seats.

I GLANAMMAN. I At Ammanford ou Monday. Eliz. VVii- iams, oleanef of the Gellyceidrini Col- lierv Offices, and C-ccil Williams, her 13- vear-old son, were charged with the theft of coal. value Is., from tne col- lierv vard. P.O. Roberts on the evening of the 16th found the boy pushmg a wheelbarrow away, with the woman be- hind him. She first said she had only cinders, but afterwards admitted it was coal, which they had picked off the ground. She was said to be in receipt of parish relief, and the Bench, in the eirouiystaucefi. made 1]0 order as to costs, both defendants being bound over tor six mouths. E S. Chappell High-street Swansea, liae 1.000 Ovcrcoats in Stock: 10 per cent. Dis- count Allowed Discharged Sailors and Soldiers.

GORSEINON. I The members of the .r.benezer congre- gational Church, Gorseinon, celebrated the first Peace Christmas on Saturday evening by a reunion cf the ex-Service men of the church, and on Sunday the Rey, Edgar James (Cardigan) preached. On Saturday evening Mr. Joseph Jones and his able committee transformed the Institute into a Yuletide scene, and about (jÛ eoldiers, sailors, and airmen were entertained. All roads lead to Brighton Hall on Thursday and Friday. The Gwann-cae- Gurwen Company will perform their great prize drama. Aeres Maesyfelin." Yeservecl seats, 2s. 6d., may be obtained at the j Brighton Hall (Box Office) tonight from ) 6.30 to 8 p.m. Book at once, or yon will be I too We.

ABE-FIAVON-PORT TALRIOT. I At the annual meeting of tho Port r Talbot branch of the N.U.R., a deputa- tion was received from th, National I Amalgamated Union of Life Insurance Workers, A bora von and Port Talbot l branch, who laid before tho members I their case in the present strike. The railwaymen pledged their moral support I Jnd undertook to assist financially if I necessary the insurance workers now on strike. The secretary (Mr. E. L. Hare) was asked to arrange for a special meet- ing of the L.R.C. and to send copies of the resolution to the Press and to the Pearl Insurance Co. E. S. Chappell, Hi all-Afreet. Swansea. 1.000 Overcoats in Stock: 10 per cent. Dis- count Allowed Discharged Sailors and  Soldiers. 

GOWER. j The inmates of the Hill Honse Insti- tution, Penmaen, spent a verv enjoy- able time on Christmas Day. The din- iug hall had been appropriately deco- rated bv the porter and assistant matron (Mr .and Mrs. D. W. Evans), and every- thing looked bi-iglit and cheery. The opiates very much enjoyed tb* Following his usual practice, the master (Mr. J. H. George) had placed several silver coins in the pudding, and the fun, wa« at its height when the search for the money commenced. After tea the din- ing h'all was cleared, and the inmates were given a social evening, several friends and Guardians entertaining them. The, following sent gifts: LadY; Lvons (chairman oi the House Commit- tee), Mr. Josiah Rce3 (Llangenmth>, Mrs. Talbot (Penmaen), Mrs. Prichhrd (Penmaen), Messrs. Josiuit Rees and Edmund G. Benm (Guardians).

LLWYNHENDY. A Welsh society has been lormed at Llwynhendy, and the Rev. Orchwy Bowen, the popular port-preacher from Llaneliy, addresed a meeting on Welsh Nationalism, its defects and prospects."

LLANDILO. Company Sergeant-Major David Rees of North Canton Villas, son of the lat., Mr. John Rees, formerly a foreman in tho employ of Messrs. Thomas Brothers. has just received his M.S.M. Tho mcdal i,, for meritorious service in the field. Ho served for several years during the war, mostly in France. Messrs. William and Walter James and Sons. F.A.I.. auctioneers, LIandorery. Llangadock. Llandilo, and Swansea, held their fortnightly s"lo at thLhndlh Urban District Council Audiún Marli Ground on Monday. There was a plenti- ful supply and a, brisk demand. Eighty- six fat cattle and a fairly good nurnVr of fat sheep and laiubs were graded and allocated. 60 calves sold from 32s. fv i.6 10s. There were 120 pigs, the ni&joritv of which were allocated at 23s. per score, and the remainder sold up to £ 5 Tha graders were Messrs. Evan Davi" ,1.P., and John Young, and the super grader Mr. Tom Jeffreys, Llaneliy, E. S. Chappell Hirrh-street t;wam,pa, li.,im 1.000 Overcoats in Stock- 10 per cent. Dis- count Allowed Discharged Sailora and Soldiers.

WIDOWER'S HOUSE, Ammanford Landlord Who Wanted to Marry Again. Aa Ammanford councillor conjectured r last week that there were in the town fully on& hundred voun? coup!es who would have entered the marriage state Iliad there been vacant houses available Strong corroboration was forthcoming at the Police Court on Monday, when a bridegroom and « would-be bridegroom ap- feared in t?e role of &pphc?n?. for eject- ?itient orders — Mr. S. Griffith, solicitor, who re pre- sented Rees Morgan, Cwmffrwd Farm, Garnant, in an application against Mrs. Rowlands, the tenant of CvmSrwd ViDn. ?announced that his client, who was n widower. contemplated marriage, which had had to bo put off for a considerable time because of his inability to obtain possession of this house. "His youn" lady is becoming rather impatient. added Mr. Griffith, amid laughter, "and he stands the risk: if he delavs mudL longer, of having an action for breach of promise The Bench allowed the respondent till March 25th. Mr. Griffith: I f>Xp&t my cliont can venture to get married on the strength of that? (Laughter). Respondent: Married, indeed! I don't think he has got anybody to get married lo. (More laughter). NEWLY MARRIED. Somewhat similar features characterised an application by Mr. T J. Randall, soli. citor, Swansea, on behalf of Thomas Williams. Brynchwyth, Brynamman, for possession of Noddfa," Mountain-road, a house which he had bought on contem- plating marriage, and which was in the occupation of Brinley Rees. Mr. Randall recalled that this case was adjourned it, month ago, so that the respondent might give Williams and his newly-wedded wiio the use of two rooms, but he had rtfu-,td to do so. The Bench made an ordeT, to be en. f^ orced within 30 days. The case of Elizabeth Rees, Llandebie against David Lewis Thomas, who occu- pied apartments with her. was adjourned for five weeks, but the Bench intimated that an order would then be made, if necessary.

MANSELTON GUILD. Bethel C.M. Guild held a competitive meeting, Mr. Morgan Williams conduc- ting, and the adj udicators being jyir. Del. Davies, B.Se., Miss C. Richards, r,od Mr. W. D. Freethy. The awards were — Recitation for children under 10: 1, Gladys Mahoney; 2, Brenda Lewis; 3) Stanley Lewis. Solo, boys und-er 10: 1* Stanley Lewis; 2, Willie Williams. Solo, un?ler 10: 1, girls under 10: 1, Gladys Mahonev; 2, Edith Randell; 3, Brenda. Lewis. Recita- tion for children, under 13: 1, Myra Hughes; 2, Lavinia Lewis; 3, Dons Grinter. Solo, boys under 14: 1, Willie Roberts; 2, Edwin Sparkes; 3, David Rimel. Recitation for children under 16- 1. Evelyn/Roberts; 2. Olwen Hughe: ;¡. AVinn, o Sparkes. Solo, girls under 13: I, Lavinia Lewis; 2, divided between Acinic Ilowen and M. A. Mahoney. Recitation, adults: 1, Doris Hughes; 2, divided be- tween Mrs. D. C. Grinter and Miss F. Price. Solo, girls under 16: 1. Evelyn Roberts; 2. Winnie Sparkes; 3, Olvon Hughes. Solo, adult (females): 1, Mrs. E. A. Roberts; 2, Mis? Doris Hughes. ScJo. adult (males): 1, Mr. Ed. Williams; 2. Mr. Willie Grinter. Essay: Prize divided between Mr. Daniel Lewis and Miss Doris Hughes. Impromptu speech.: 1. Mr. Ivor Hughes; 2. Mr. Ed. William- Humorous story: 1, Mr. Wm. Hughes; 2. Miss Doris Hughes. Questions on general. knowledge, children under 12: T, Miss Gladys Coates; 2, Miss Doris 3. Miss Gladys Mahoney. Do., children un- der IS: 1, Miss Evelyn Roberts; 2, Miss Winnie Sparkes-, 3, Miss Olwen Hughes. The secretary and Tr?a?urcr were Mr, B. Thomas and Mr. D. C. Grinter. Ac- Tli.oi)-,as irLA -Nfr. T). C. Crrinte-. Ae-

SKETTY EISTEDDFOD, The secretary (Mr. Gèl). Bowen, Station- road, Cockett) wishes to inform "Ruth," who was awarded the second prize, that the winner of the first 'Prize. complied with the conditions of the competition. Copies of tho essays may be seen on appUcafcrou. to <■<

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For the Ladies. .«*. Care of the Hands I The housewife should use care and forethought to keep her hands in good order, in the sane way that men en- caged on engineering and other "dirty" wcrk do. The old gardener's trick of greasing the skin of the hands and rubbing soap around and inside the nails before start- ing work is R good tip for housewives. It this precaution were taken before sleeping, scrubbing, and so on. it would prevent much grit and dirt working into t,he skin and down the nails of the finsers. WEAR GLOVES. I Whenever possible wear gloves ot the loose chamois sort, such as are sold for gardening. Many Women think gloves are "a bother" for housework: in reality the habit is easily cultivated, and gloves are no impediment to progress- whore dusting, furniture polishing, etc., are ooncerned. Keep a separate pair for H dirty work, such as grates. When hands have become begrimed by housework, grease solvent such as moloi-- ists use 6houid be used for cleansing them. The dire will often yield to Ful- ler's earth, powdered pumice-stone, or various patent powders sold for house- hold cleaning purposes. After using such the hands should be greased with pure cold cream and washed with good soap ia warm water. Prevention should alway" s be tried instead of cure, how- ever, since too frequent use of any oj these gritty powders tends to coarsen the skin and to break the nail cuticle. DRY YOUR HANDS. _I I I It is most necessary ror nousesives w wor, with dry hands, and many fail to realise the importance of this. A woman goes Lorn job to job, wash- ing up, vegetable peeling, and so on, in and out of water all the time, never perly drying her hands meanwhile. A?'hile this is done hands will never be nice. A iean towel should always be kent in the kitchen, also a cake of good Boap, and a jar of vaseline, glycerine, or pure cold cream—according to which suits the it dividual skin best. The hands should be greased and washed and dried, and slightly greased, between work operations warm water should always be used, neither very hot nor quite cold. Another good plan is to keep a jar of toilet oatmeal or violet powder on the kitchen table and to give the hands a quick rubbing with it when there is any suspicion of their being damp. Once every day, when "off duty," the housewife should soak her hands in soapy warm water, .rub them with van- ishing cream, and give her nails proper attention—a ten minutes' job which should be considered an essential part of the day's routine.

SERVICE OF SONG. I A short service -of eong vrais held at Carro"l vestry on Christmas morning, also some 300 little ones were presented with gift?. Addresses were given to the children by the chairman Rev. M. G Bawffin and Mr. W. J. Williams; secre- tary, Mr. R. Lafhlene. Those who took part in the service of song were:—Violet Watkins. Irene Thomas, -N-ellie Lloyd. ZrZiP P:I-rT, Olive Williams, Miss A Phillips, Mis? Katie Richarrl. Hubert Richards and Mr. Stamford Thomas. The evening eisteddfod has already been re-