The Cambrian

Ute dctmbraiT. SWANSEA, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 29, 1897. THE MAYOR ELECT. The election of Mr. Aeron Thomas to the Chief Magistracy of this important borough -will, we are sure, give every satisfaction among all sections. Mr. Thomas is one of the strongest members of the Council, and enjoys the complete confidence of his colleagues. He is possessed of plenty of sound common-sense, .and has the courage of his convictions. Al- though a native of Cardtganshire, he has the interests of his adopted town thoroughly at heart, and is one of the most active business men in the district, of a warm, kindly disposi- tion, and with a large heart, governed by a practical mind, Mr. Thomas may be relied upon to do the mayoral honours with becoming dignity and eclat. We congratulate him upon the honour he has received. In the mayoress- elect the people of Swansea will shortly become acquainted with a lady of excellent qualities, who, by her charm of manner and kindliness of heart, has endeared herself to all with whom she has come in contact. We heartily wish Mr. Aeron Thomas such health and such happiness as will enable him to dis- charge the duties of the Chief Magistracy with credit to himself and with advantage to the town. In order to do this he is entitled —ns lie will nu doubt receive—the instituted co-operation of his colleagues in the Council, 411.11 i.L; rj'npafchy of the burgesses at large.

SW A NKE A" S VA;: S WE LL TO THE REV. A. A. MATHEWS. The farewell banquet given to the Rev. A. A. Mathews last Tuesday evening, was a unique function. Thoroughly representative of the religious and secular life of the town, it was distinctly a public farewell to a man who has won an extraordinary amount of respect. A note of sincerity dominated all the speeches, and the speakers themselves departed from the average of post prandial oratory. With a staunch -Nonconformist like the Mayor in the chair, and with such an earnest speech as that delivered by the pastor of Argyle Chapel, the gathering served rto emphasize the fact that the late Vicar of Holy 'Trinity has risen far above the particularities, the littlenesses of sect, and has found an instrument of truer steel than that usually wielded by ministers of religion in the present day. It is in such men as the Rev. A. A. Mathews that the strength of the Establish- ment, and, to a great extent, of religion itself, rests men who can mix up with the people and join them activelv iii their amusements, as well as sympathise with them in -their sorrows. There were several attempts on Tuesday evening to divine the secret of Mr, Mathews's success but I." Mm-elf indicated it best when lie qu^iP.st in-"3-, ^cr^3 a £ reat _Non conform Ration'- 'J'^edto a Swansea Of rarkuV- ^x? i0P}e of England are experienc'ing'-a great neeu it is sympathy." Of course, many references were made to A. A. Mathews, the international footballer and Sir John Jones Jenkins showed a contradictory knowledge of the game when he referred to Mr. Mathews as a" backward" (whatever that may be) or forward and then went on to speak of ihe etbtes of football in a manner worthy of the Rev F Marshall. At all events, everyone will .agree that Mr. Mathews entered into the Rugby Same, as into everything else, in the true spirit; and to his appearance on the St. Helen's football field may be traced not a little of the popularity and esteem which found expression at the Grand Hotel on Tuesday evening-. The esteem is none the less genuine for that, for what Mr. Mathews learned on the field of piay he carried into the field of life-with results which Swansea has not been slow to appreciate. If all ministers of religion would take the same broad, conscientious and generous stand in matters of life and thought and duty as Mr. Mathews has taken-and surely such a gathering as we have spoken of was a tribute to a generous spirit then, the country, and Swansea in particular, would unquestionably be the better for it.

A DANGER TO HEALTH. We have no desire to pose as alarmists, but we deem it our duty to direct attention to the serious -stale of affairs prevailing at Newton. We touched upon this matter a few weeks ago, in the hope that the Mumbles District Council would arouse from its lethargy to attend to duties at once pressing and important. Newton is without a drainage system, notwithstanding that of recent years the place has grown very considerably. Within a stone's throw of the outskirts of the village have been erected a number of detached and semi-detached villas, and with the steady increase perceptible in the value of honce property it is only reasonable to assume that in the near future the building ground now available will be almost fully utilised. And yet the local administrators do not pay the slightest regard to the necessity which exists for a modern system of drainage. Loud and bitter complaints are being male just now concerning the serious nuisances which exist in and around Newton. Those conversant with the present disgraceful state of affairs declare that an outbreak of fever would not only be a serious danger to Mumbles, but also to Swansea. We trust there will be no need for n" to return to this subject, and that can only be by the Mumbles District Council promptly doing its duty.

SWANSEA SKETCHING CLUB. ANNUAL EXHIBITION. FIRST NOTICE. The annual exhibition of the Swansea, Sketching Club will be opened at the Royal Institution of South Wales to-morrow (Saturday), and will continue for about a month. Yesterday (Thursday) the exhibition was thrown open to the rebresentatives of the Press. The pictures' which number nearly 200, are admirably arranged in the new and commodious hall attached to the Institution. The secretary, Mr. W. Terrill, has done his work thoroughly and conscientiously, and is entitled to the best thanks of the members. Compared with previous years, the exhibition of 1897 more than holds it own. It keeps well abreast of the times, and the 200 odd works are average examples of the art products of the day. There is, we are glad to note, a fair proportion of work that is decidedly good. We find it where we expected, and from the hands at which we looked for it. There is a collection of work which may well be said to be bad and indifferent. Many of the exhibits in this collection are slovenly, some are insolent. The former should be taken in hand with a view to a change for the better the latter should be severely curbed. The Swansea Sketching Club has done:excellcnt work. It has brought out several very promising artists. Thetefore it is an organisation which deserves the best and most generous support. One of the objects of the Society is to exclude copies." It is a satisfactory sign of the times that they are getting smaller by degrees and beautifully less year by year, and on this occasion the number is iefinitesimally small. We miss a few old exhibitors, notably Mr. John Squire, whose pictures were for many years an important feature of the exhibitions. We strongly recomend a visit te the Royal Institution while the exhibition is open. A more pleasant and profit- able afternoon could not possibly be spent than in examining the works of our local artists. The position of honour in the exhibition is occupied by Mr. Thirkell Pearce with a full-length life-size portrait of Mr. Gladstone Davies. This picture was hung in the large room of the Royal Academy this year, a fact upon which the yoong artist is to be complimented. It is an excellent work, finely-executed, delicately coloured, and evidencing in a pleasingly marked- manner the character of Mr. Pearce's brush it s versatility, its purity, and its strength. The portrait is something more than a highly creditable work of art. It is wonderfully true to life, as those who know Mr. Gladstone Davies and see the picture will unhesitatingly admit. "Washington Post" (No. 123) is a cleverly-executed black and white by Mr. Pearce. Mr. Pearce was one of the original members of the Swansea Sketching Club, and he is to be commended for the patriotism which impels him year after year to assist an organisation to which he owes much. All his works indicate intelligent and painstaking composition- attributes which contribute very materially to the making of a true and successful artist. We have certainly not heard the last of Mr. Thirkell Pearce. Mr. W. Terrill is an enthusiast in almost everything he undertakes, and is quite as faithful a member of the Scientific Society as he is of the Sketching Club. He has been busy with his brush during the past year, and has fully availed himself of his many trips to Devonshire, and of his sojourn in Norway. He contributes several pretty little Norway sketches. His Jubilee Day at Brentford suggests all he desires-the deep, genuine, widespread loyalty to Queen Victoria. An old barge is moored on a river in a sweetly rural spot. From the mast-or an apology for I such-floats in the breeze, just sufficient to stir the leaves of the trees and the water-grasses, a II gaily coloured "red, white, and blue "ensign. The picture has one defect-the grasses which hide the near side of the Large are too florid and worried. Where the copse-wood grows (No. 24) is an effective landscape, the colour and the tone reflecting great credit upon Mr. Terrill. The stile is not happily conceived, while a few figures might with advantage have been added to the central ground. Perhaps the best of Mr. Terrill's pictures is "A Relic of Druidical Worship" (No. 26)—a quiet, painstaking, delicately-coloured picture. The distance is admirably conceived and skilfully executed. A Welsh Cromlech (30) is not unlike No. 26, here again the perspective being very skilfully done. Lynmouth (39), Clovelly Pier (86), Lyn- mouth Harbour, (Morning)" (89), Mar's Hill, Lynmouth (93), On the East Lyn (103) are about the best of Mr. Terrill's pictures of Devon. I' Mr. Percy Heard is well en evidence. This clever and zealous young artist is making splendid progress. Most of his picture^reveal a force of j energy and will, and a harmonious beauty of expression, colour and form which promise to bring him well to the front in the world of art. "The Lion and the Lizard" (4) is a charming piece of seascape. The rugged grandeur of the rocks, the rollicking spirit of the sea-gulls, and the unchecked ferocity of the waves as they dash along, are all revealed in this boldly-conceived and well-executed work. "On Devon's Coast" (22), Lion Rock (34), and Coast off Lundy" (35) are well up to the standard of Mr. Heard's sea-scapes. Perhaps it is in the interpretation of flower life that Mr. Heard is seen to best advantage. His i; Roses," Panstes" and "Violets" are exquisitely done. They give a certain warmth of life to the flowers, while colour is displayed in its richest and purest glow. Mr. C. E. Hannaford has done splendid work. Some of his pictures do him infinite credit, and indicate unmistakably that he acted wisely in turning his whole atten- tion to this branch of the fine arts. The tone and colour in When the Setting Sun is Low" (6) are admirably T he Great Tor, Gower Coast (19), Fishing Boats, off Mumbles" (21), Bracelet Bay, Mumbles A Westerly Gale" (33) are very creditable water- colours, No. 33 being an exceptionally clover composition. When the Palm Willows Flower is an effective oil painting. The deep brown of the soil may create the impression that it is overdone but those who know Devon will readily admit that it is very true and natural. Miss Annie Madge has a few excellent exhibits. Five Finger Exercises is a capitally executed oil picture. But for the features being just a little too "chalky" it might well take its place among some of the very best in the exhibition. ivTnrlcre's water colours show her to be a i-u i ,v,m«taking artist. Her Sea Anemones nn°-'ffn.er Evemng (41), "A Seascape" (10). bu intelligent compositions. (108) are express inten c_ E*Scheukj Mr. ^7 w0^ T/>X \r^s Maud Cawker, Miss Mabel W. W. Goddard. Mi^s ,T Tohn White Miss Eileen StricK, Mis» au o-more Pressure upon, our space prevents fully on the exhibition this week a task postpone till next week.

SAD CASE OF POISONING AT SWANSEA. The Coroner resumed an inquest yesterday aiternoon on the body of Emrys James, the little son of the Rfv-W. James, the'pastor of Ebenezer Chapel, wlio died last week under distressing circu.ni" stances. Mrs James stated that on Tuesday week the children took a little cold goose — apparently in good condition—for tea, and early on the following morning were taken ill. Dr. John Evans was called in and prescribed for the children, all ot whom recovered with the exception of Emrys, who died at an early hour on Friday. Mrs. Jas. Jackson deposed to sending in parts of a goose to Mrs. James's house, 14° Woodlands terrace. She and her sister and husband had partaken of the goose, and although she did not notice any peculiar taste with it, her sister and herself were slightly affected o« the following day. Dr. John Evans stated that death was due to ptomaine poisoning. It was a most powerful poison. Mr. C. A. Seyler, B. Sc., Public Analyst gave similar evidence, and the Jury returned a verdict of death from ptomaine poisoning, due 1 to misadventure." The Jury also expressed sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. James—a sentiment which many friends have re-echoed. It is believed that the g'oosc must have swallowed something: r oiso-aous before being killed. (HOIC i'i DULCKMONA TEA I Young. CHOICE DULCEMONA TEA Fresh. CHOICE DULCEMONA TEA Invigorating. Is. 6d. to 3s. per lb., of dl Grocers. Awarded 2 Gold Medals, for Excellence & Purity.

ELECTION NOTES. There are contests in four .vards only. Mr. W. Mortis opposes Mr. Daniel Edwards at Morriston Mr. Richard Watkins crosses swords with Mr. Skidmore in St. John's Ward; Mr. Morgan Hopkin questions the right of Mr. Griffith Davies to represent Brynmelin while Mr. W. H. Mill and Mr. George Gustavus are endeavouring to ascertain which has the confi- dence of the ratepayers of the Victoria Ward. In three of the wards the fighting is hot and ex- citing, and the results rest in the knees of the gods. Mr. Skidmore should find no difficulty in disposing of Mr. Watkins. Whatever may be the old member's failings, he has been most at- tentive to his duties, and we fail to see that Mr. Watkins would in any way be an improvement upon him. I feel quite important—as important as a Cabinet Minister, and am spoiling for a fight. If I don't oppose Mr. Martin, I know of someone else who will." Thus, in effect, wrote Aid. Leeder a little over a week ago. Mr. Martin would not be allowed a walk-over. That was an undisputed fact. The opposition to the triple scheme was so keen that the Ffynoneites would rise up in arms against Mr. Martin. That was what we were told with a loud flourish of trumpets. Mr. Martin still represents Ffynone. The ablest, and theiefore the most dangerous" of the old members nas been returned unopposed. 'Twas as we expected. But to what straights were Mr. Martin s opponents driven. How un- dignified some of them behaved. We sympathise with Mr. Coles. Well might he follow the j example of Mark Anthony and lament the un. faithfulness of those who shook him by the hand and assured him of their undying fidelity and undivided support. It was pretty play, Iwitli a pretty climax. Mr. Martin did the correct thing in objecting to Mr. Cole's nomination papers. Of course, it was never seriously intended that Mr. Coles should actually put on the cloves, otherwise his nomination papers would have been alright, But since the whole opposition was frivolous, and of a mock character, Mr. Martin very wisely decided to check it. Every effort was made to secure the services of Mr. C. L. Bath, but without avail. Mr. Bath is one of the most capable and influential men of business in Swansea, and a member of a family which has rendered the town and port invaluable service. Had he allowed himself to be nominated we should have witnessed a capital struggle. The most intelligent and independent ward in the town would have been afforded an oppor- tunity of pronouncing a verdict upon the Triple Scheme. But Mr. Bath was obdurate. After other gentlemen had been interviewed Mr. Coles was persuaded to allow himself to be nominated, with what result is set forth in another column. We congratulate Mr. Martin upon the outcome of an incident which will long be remembered in connection with municipal elections in Swansea. Thus the Western il/a/I: —Now that the anti- triple schemers at Swansea have ignominiously failed to produce their candidate to fight the champion of the scheme in the Ffynone Ward, the rest of the fights in the Swansea wards dwindle into insignificance. Although one can sympathise with Mr. Leeder to some extent in declining to give up four years of aldermanic certainty to brave the turmoil of an election on a vexed question, we must decidedly aver that he has completely spoilt every prospect of a good fight in the Ffynone Ward by his inconsiderate action. If an alderman who knows the ins and outs of the question turns tail after loudly asseverating that he is going to fight, he can hardly be surprised that no one outside is willing to step into the breach he has made. Mr. Leeder should have first jaught his candidate, then bragged about his cause. The fact that in Swansea there is not a single person to be found to fight the leader on the triple scheme question speaks volumes for the strength of the scheme still. At the same time, we think there is fault to be found with the triplers over their management on this occasion, as in the past. They ought to have overlooked technical errors in the nominations, and fought the candidate proferred them. If he were weak, that was not their fault: the consequences would have been all the more illustrative of the strength of the other cause. Mr. Morgan Hopkin is making things hum in the Brynmelin Ward. His speeches are marvels for length verbosity and nonsense. They alone iZald not toH Hi. 1^1 besetaside f?rtheblnffPen!n?° should not Hopkin. and Cluster of Mr. The contest in the Victoria Ward is quite in. teresting. The prospects are very favourable to Mr. Gustavus, whose experience as a builder and contractor should stand him in good stead on the Council. Mr. Mill, a capable member of the Board of Guardians, is bent upon forcing the fight. We congratulate C tpt. Sinclair upon his un- opposed return for the Cattle Ward. In the event of an electric lighting scheme being pro- moted, Mr. Sinclair will be able to render the town very valuable assistance.

JARRAHDALE JARRAH FORESTS AND RAILWAYS. Our advertising columns contain the prospectus of the Jarrah-Jalo Jarrah Forests and Railways Limited, which has been formed with sharo capital of £ 300,000, divided into 10,000 cumulative seven per cent, preference shaivs of £ 10 each, and 20,000 ordinary shares of £10 each, to acquire and develop the vast forest estates, rail- ways, &c., in Western Australia, and now held by tl>e Rockingham Railway and Jarrahdale Timber Co. Ltd, The trustees for the debenture holders are Lord Weulock, G.C.S.J., G.C.J.E., C late Governor of Madras and Sir Robert G. W. Herbert, G.C.B.. lats Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies. The board of directors is very strong, and includes a few of the best- known and most influential men in Australia. It may here be stated that the £ 1 ordinary shares of Millars' Karri and Jarrah Forests Limited, which were issued early in the present year, are quoted at over 60 per cent. premium, and the £1 six per cent. preference shares at over 20 per cent. premium, but there are no debentures in Millars' Company. The reports of independent experts on the forests of Western Australia are hig-hly favour- able, and point to this being a very desirable investment. We therefore advise intending in- vestors to peruse the prospectus which appears elsewhere. The subscription list will be opened to-day (Friday), October 29th, and will close on or beiore Monday, November 1st.

MESSRS. WEAVER AND CO., LIMITED. GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. An extraordinary general meeting of the share- holders of Weaver and Co., Limiteu, was held at the registered office of the company, the Swansea Flour Mills, on Wednesday, at 11.0 a.m., at whicbiwere present all the directors ;—ML-. Jo-'enh Hall (chairman,, Dr' T. D. Griffiths. Messrs. Jis. Jones, J. Aeron Thomas, Llewelyn Davies, and W. Weaver (managing director), H. Macdonn-ill (general manager and secretary), and T. M. White (assistant secretary), and also the following share- holders:—Messrs. R. G. Cawker, William Sims. Rces Harries (Bolgoed), D. Hughes, M. L: Jones; William Davies (White Horse, Morriston), J. P. Joseph, J. H. Hosgcod, D. James (Sketty), W. B. Jones (executor of the late Wm. Owen), Thos. Jenkins, William Fender, David Richards (Panty- ffynon), J. Morgan (Brynaininan) Wm. Thomas (Llangyfelach), Robert Hughes (Llangyfelach), G. F. Hyde. R. alld H. Adams (Ltd.), Julius J-mith, R. Maund, J. Walker, W. Rees (Pentrech- wyth), G. Hanson Thomas, W. H. Derrick, John Williams (Ystalyfera), Thomas Evans (Brynam- man), J• Watts (Carmarthen Road), Phoenix Speed, James Hazel, W. R. Jefford, and R. W. Morgan. The meeting was held for the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, parsing a reso- lution reducing or altering the number or amount of shares or stock required to be held by each director of the company as a qualification for directorship. After a friendly discussion it was resolved unanimously, that the consideration of the matter be deferred until after the issue of fresh share capital which, the chairman explained, was rendered necessary for the purposa of pro- viding capital for the intended outlay in the erec- tion of the new Provenier Mill and Silo Grain Warehouse at the Victoria Wharf, a:;d for the further development of tue business of the com- pany. further deTelopment of be business of the com- pany.

THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION, Out of chaos has come something like order. The conference at Dr. R-iwlings' residence a few weeks ago has not been without its good results. The desired object has not by any means been attained, but a step has been made in the right direction, and the probability is that at the next School Board Election more complete and clear arrangements will be made. Mrs. Freeman and Miss Brock are prosecuting their candidatures with an energy which does Miem credit. The first-named lady is increasing her popularity almost daily, and there are un- mistakable indications that she will receive a large measure of support when the time for real work arrives. The Congregationalists, at a meeting held on Friday, adopted Mrs. Freeman, Mr.W. E. Harris, and the Rev. D. J. Griffiths,M.A., Morriston. Mrs. Freeman will receive the votes of those members of the denomination who reside between Swansea proper and Treboeth Mr. W. E. Harris will secure the votes of those in the town, and the Rev. D. J. Griffiths the votes of those in and around Morriston. Mr. Harris's decision to again offer his services has given sa- tisfaction in most quarters. The young solicitor i.s nothing' if not conscientious and faithful, and bis work on the old Board proved beyond all doubt that he placed education far above secta- rianism, that he subordinated the latter when dealing with the interests of the former. The friends of Aid. David Harris are deter- | mined to leave nothing undone to seoure his re- I election. It is felt that his strong grasp of local educational requirements, and his strict attention to the work of the School Board entitle him to a renewal of the confidence won years ago. It is said that the Rev. John Davies intends to seek the support of the burgesses as an indepell- dent and undenominational candidate We "n- cerely hope not. He might get .-eturned, and then-and then ? We shudder to think of the consequences. A representative meeting of Church people was held on Wednesday evening, when a discussion ,e took place in regard to the compromise suggested at the recent conference. The speakers expressed themselves in sympathy with it, but there seemed to be an unanimity of opinion that at present it was impracticable. It was therefore decided to nominate the Rev. John Pollock (St. G»briel's), Eev. Watkins-Edwards, Mr. Joseph Hall, J.P., and another to represent the Church party in the election. We should much like to see Mr. Joseph Hall elected. He is a most capable man of business, keen and energetic and few are more anxious to advance the interests of the fco^- ilrr Hall would be a most valuable acquisition to the School Board. 1

"THE BALLET GIRL" AT THE GRAND THEATRE. It is a far cry fronTs^n~^n=g •' Mikado/ which closed last week at tho o ? m, V to The Ballet Girl," which ™ ""id ,fheatre' nt week "Hut- nnvmip v,„ ,°Pened the preset in matters of m opening to be intensely °r. reel^at the W 1GaI taste> wh° ^ls inclined to The Ballet Gi l ?,rosPect, can be 'at musical comfl- stands in the first rank of the dav Mr T Tle-r Which so popu^ mnou,r •' book'tL 1 fuanner has written an excellent we have seldn ^as and novelty in^t^'Tt/' P!rC?- wit,h 80 mU$y with »FA AS?; h,, ning throu^iTlfp0 -than We Can afford- lyrics which w» pieee are those channin?AX"cs Ross T,'l:SSO('late the name of Mr. a» Kiefert Shon CirlU"'f lfc llas not sPar't'( Mn that is m the piece, esDer-inii v, + sang as Blacvuure sings it. One of the verses r«n& Long has my aimle.« v<S8Sel drif,edi Without a port whereonTo'wjf^' 0r star to lieckon JTow from the bl"e' s In sj.ite of winds thai b]o^'&rt* Across the trouble of the surges I make for port. Nitq, my silver star, by you mv wav divinifl* <■ • 1 WUl "lining UlC gUie in ^eTrack ofVaf Nita, .ny beu-Hn-^ht across the barren hip bay, sweet, will you meet me there when & P comes home?" Now, in such a lyric-conventional sentiment may be-there is a great he has bility Mr. Kiefert has seized it, wor_ given these dainty lines a charming se there are thy of a far greater musician. Then numerous duets—A boom" is esped £ ° in and up-to-date,—trios.—" Infant marr+and an particular—and choruses of great exceedingly pretty quintette. Among*4 f Dennv' In America, sung bv Mi = TVfaO^ • as Nita,—a delightful an,'r,Ltii>g sm"er' -and I never saw a iirl nap<?rf sun* in Miss Violet Dene's best ^t! l i 4b 'wjeedingly well. Miss Violet T>o ii,i> Par4 °^ Violette," the premi,.v«^ takes the Folies Theatre, Paris and wh ^a»seuseat piece is removed from the iri, fr !-e actlon %(Je Dutch village on the Zuvdev 7 of ro'lS sta=e of that intere8tiJrl4rh^tbe "T in* creases not only in hmv vlmen har»ten(jSS- It develops in to per ha?,, artis- tic exposition of sta°-« 7 • a"i1 +helDUilcal comedies. Mi<* • Cln= in -otise, and nothing prettier tiia^f +? a £ moeful da,nVith Mr. E. W. Royce^an'e pa, de <Jdancs) could be wished for arrange3 0f the piece, especially jn In, 41)6 piod"1a n0 ex- pense seems to have i lhe j The best of artistes perform an tl ,i 011 sparef V pla.V- for the company is a^^Wately stag^ yv0cal and tep-ichoreaii ab;rt-°llg °Hf' <• rt that its proprietor is >jr a llie %bt to be sufficient proof of +i" BarcIa-v, ^porteous makes Mr. Gilte<e,trical agent with a greaf f fai'adelle, a Mr. J. Lindsay as Lord 111 t!ie boPm excellent: whilst Mr, John How;^°!2ai'.tuy\i mi- lord, ana then as fh as fillet which is rehear-ed in tliG ^,C01)1|Juser ot'the himself a capable comedian. act' pl'°uiack'n(jre we have already snoko ^nes L repeating that his excellent J- ^ut is wor' f the lyrics and duets—we souie re mme of them—is one of the WIs1' there ^efe^tures of the •' Ballet Girl prominent }^orc|,est.ra does more than 'in<+t V' Hulley ^ijitious oi-chest-.ation ] "tlGe a none too »»

HONTK CARLO. '• Monte Carlo, > ««c>es,ful musi^j Wallace Erskine's com b° pr6Mr Wallace Erskine, whose n^me in Swansea in connection wit-h well-known m. Shop Girl," goh d things ;tc„ has not been iX TT^'ln he has at the present ti L °1 Iat,e' companies touringthe English r.r^ 6ve 1:ir" e tlielar^p-t and most successful of One of M(;nte Carlo, company, a!1 15. artistes. The piece is well d>-oc i ln^' ovel ..fnrmance refined. Mr. Hatr ( SPd an^ the PeVf° ouches Mr.W. S. Gilbert (who whQ wrote all the lyrics forVi ot responsi- ble for the liberetto ard"Geisha i this very charming light opera. tL which con- tains many very oricn^i le music, w was composed by$1^1 and tasteful very bright and cat oh TaU'ot, »na most enthusiastic abn '<. London crl 1 j tion at the Avenue Theat^ PY °"v] ere it ran has paid special in IiberaI wSch are ve,;y stylish and m C'^0 ?G ladies m^ss Teeing0 ^reSL SusUi^ one of the prettiest and mos^usicaWiTLondon.

SWANSEA VESSEL RUN Down __Shortiy be- fore midnight on Wednesday thJ ketch Cruiser, from Swansea to Combn-.arti,! wis run oft' Ilnacombe, and one of the cre'w Hicks by name, was drowned The vessel which' ran into her is unknown and, it is stated, proceeded up Channel without rendering, as.-istance. The Cra^r left Swansea on Wednesday evening with a cargo of culm. Her captain, Mr. G-oro-e Hivwain, was not on board at the the time, the ve-sel being in charge ai. his ^brother, lln engineer, who. with the onhe. surviving member of the crew of three, was picked up by a pasdng tu- and taken to Com hrnartin. Cfj^ICE DULCEMONA TEA I Young. CHOICE DUbi'EMOVA TEA Fresh. CHOICE DULCEMONA TEA | luvigorating. Is. 6d. to 3s. per lb., of all Grocers. Awarded 2 Gold Medals, for Excellence & Purity.

7 THE MAYOR-ELECT. MR. AERON THOMAS. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. AT a special private meeting of the Swansea County Council on Wednesday, Councillor Aeron Thomas was unanimously selected Mayor for the ensuing twelve months, in succession to Mr. Howel Watkins. The Council has made a wise choice. We believe Mr. Thomas will fill the im- portant office of Chief Mag- istrate with credit to himself and honour to the town. He is unquestionably one of the most thoughtful and influential of our "City Fathers." He also deserves to take rank among- the most enterprising and successful of our townsmen. A clever, energetic lawyer, he has secured for himself a very extensive practice. But it is not in the legal profession only that he has made his mark. As a man of business he has few superiors, and few have so many business en- gagements. He is sociable, kindly, genuine, and once decided upon a certain course of action does not. swerve from it. He is not by any means an eloquent speaker; but what he says is always worth listening to. As a member of the Council he speaks rarely. Hence it is that his advice, never tendered without much deliberation, is considered of the utmost import- ance by his colleagues. Mr. Thomas was born in 1850, on Panteryrod Farm, in the Parish of Llanoth, Aberayron, Cardiganshire. He is therefore 47 years of age. He has a fine, com- manding physique, and will no doubt look very imposing in his robes of office. Mr. Thomas's parents were of an old and highly-respected Cardiganshire family. Back in the fifties education, especially in the country districts, was most meagre. Swansea's Mayor-elect was sent to a Grammar School at Llwynvrhoden, near Llandyssul. under the Kev. Thomas Thomas, an Unitarian Minister. This school turned out many bright scholars who sub- sequently won for themselves creditable positions in various parts of the world. Mr. Thomas studied there for 2J years, and at the age of fifteen he settled down to assist his father in the management of the farm. At this time the relations between the landlords and tenants of Cardigan were very strained. Swansea's future Mayor became acquainted with certain facts and conditions which determined him to abandon agriculture, and in 1867 he went to Milford Grammar School. He was not a precocious student, but was diligent and cautious In 1874 he passed his final examination in law, having served his articles with Mr. Asa Evans, Cardigan, and twelve months afterwards he came to Swansea. At first he contemplated entering into partnership with Messrs. Eobinson Smith & Co., but the negociations fell through. With characteristic pluck he decided to set up a practice of his own. In a few years he became recognised as one of the smartest and shrewdest lawyers in South Wales. His practice increased rapidly, until, to-day, it has reached very imposing dimensions. In 1880 Mr. Aeron Thomas married Miss Lewis, daughter of the late Mr. J. Lewis, J.P., Nantgwynne, Llangadock. Mrs. Thomas is a lady of excellent qualities, and she will, we have no doubt, render her husband valuable aid during his year of office. The Carmarthen •Journal, in an obituary notice, thus referred to Mrs. Aeron Thomas's father:— "The deceased gentleman was a well-known and most influential and respected figure in the public" life of the district, and his genial appearance will be greatly missed at all public gatherings, where his moderating influence always made for peace and goodwill. On the formation of the District Council, the much-coveted honour of first chairman was unanimously conferred on the deceased. He was, in addition, chairman of the Llangadock Highway Board and a Commis-ioner of Taxes, and a Justice of the Peace for the County of Carmarthen. In private life he proved a good and liberal landlord, kind master, and neighbour, a genuine friend of the poor, supporter of every good cause, without difference of sect or creed, qualities which won for him the great respect of all who had the pleasure of meeting him." The Mayoress-Elect is a second cousin to Sir John Williams, M.D., and a first cousin to Mrs. Thomas Freeman, Corrymore. There are three children of the marriage. The relatives of Mr. Aeron Thomas have almost all won for themselves important, positions, particularly in the medical profession. For instance, there is Dr. Jones, Manchester; Dr. John Evans. Swansea; Dr. Garrod Thomas, Newport, who last year contributed £5,000 to the Newport Infirmary; and a few others who are related to the new Mayor. Cardiganshire has every reason to be proud of her sons, particularly of those born in and L.lafot]V Xt Twas there that the present Bishop of Bangor first saw the „ y e a^e Venerable Archdeacon Griffiths, ISeath, was born, not to mention ID tiny otners. Swansea is the adopted town of the Mayor-Elect. Only those who have come in close contact with him know what he has done to promote the welfare of Swansea. He is a director of several important and flourishing" businesses, and largely interested in many others. He was one of the original founders of Messrs. Weaver & Company, an industry which is assuming very large dimensions, and which plays a no inconsiderable part in the commercial prosperity of the Port. He is the chief proprietor of the Emlyn Colliery, at Cross-Hands—in fact only a few members of his family are interested with him in it. He is also a director of the Felinfran Colliery Company, of the Foxhole Colliery Company: of a large business in Newport; he is largely interested in some local breweries, and in the tin- plate trade, &c. It will thus be seen that Mr. Aeron Thomas is one of the busiest and most enterprising commercial men in Swansea. He belongs to a type of men of which we have by far too few. He has great faith in the future of the town of his adoption. The possibilities of the port, he considers, are great. By religious conviction the Mayor-Elect is a Congrega- tionalist, and the probability is that lie will attend Walter Road Congregational on i Mayor s Sunday," I _n_

SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. MONDAY. [Before His Honour Judge Gwilym Williams." The October sittings of the Swansea. County Court commenced at the Guildhall on Monday, before hi., Honour Judge Gwilym Williams. IN THE WRONG COURT. Mr Augus Macauiay, on behalf of Mr. Edmund Law, Neatb: book debt buver, appeared in a large number of judgment summonses, which had been issued in the Swansea County Court on judgments obtained in the Neath County Court. His Honour observing that the cases had been transferred from Neath, said he would strike them all out, and that Macauiay should get his work done in the court where he had received his I judgment., especially as Judge Bishop knew a good deal more about Mr. Law than he did. ADMINISTRATION ORDERS. 1 Upon the application of Mr. D. W. Rees, the chief clerk, the judge rescinded administration orders that had beer. granted to John Boden, 10, Greenfield-street, Laudore; David Davies, 22, Jersey-street, Swansea; Palph Bennett, 40, Charles-street, haulier, and Samuel Harris, 5, Williams'-terrace, Swansea, on account of the judgments not having been kept up. AN ARRANGEMENT THAT DOESN'T PAY. PRIMAVKSI v. GAY.—Plaintiffs, Messrs. F. Primavesi and Son, china dealers. Castle-street, sued Mr. Gay of the Cambrian Hotel, Pottery- street, for C4 odd for goods supplied.—Mr. W. S. Andrews (Messrs. Andrews and Thompson) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Gay was undefended.—Defendant denied liability, and said the goods had been ordered by his wife, otherwise he would have included it in an administration ordeR. he had obtained.His Honour: I don't k:iOvr_ This is a very common practice, but I am up to it now. I am getting really clever at this game of ringing the charges between the husband and wife. It is a little arrangement now exploded in my court. This is my wife's I am told, and when the wife is here This is my husband's." It won't do at all.—Judgment for plaintiffs with costs. THE MILITIA AND ITS STEWARD. Mr. R. H. G. Webb, on behalf of William Lewis, club steward, applied for payment of certain monies out of court. Lewis, it will be remoinbered, was defendant in an action brought oy Col. Wright, as commanding officer of the Glamorganshire Militia, at the last court for an account of and monies received by defendant as a messman at the cantern on the occasion of the camp at Fort Hubblestone. Defendant in that fiction put in a counter-claim for £ 7 15,. for g^Vices rendered, and he obtained judgment on the c?"'aJ and counter-claim. Plaintiff paid the amount into OOUit under a garnishee summons at the suit of the Company.—Mr. W. P. Smith, who repre-eiiied 00. Wright, allege 1 that his client had been served with a nvt'f;e that Lewis tin defendant in the origiKad action claimed the monoy.—Mr. David Seline, for the Swansea Finance Company, argued that the legislature intended that only such wages as earned by a menial, servant labourer, or servant, necessary for subsistence of the person himself wife and children, were not garnisheable. He alst> stated tna.t Lewis had employed a per-on to act fc.- him at a dab when he was engaged, and this taking, over the position of messman at the canteen was not as a menial servant within the meaning of the Act and contended that the wages having accrued due and being a judgment debt it could not now be said that the amount could be garnsiheed.—His Honour held, however, that the j defendant was entitled to paviiient out of court < of the amount paid in by Col. Wright.—Upon Mr. Seliue's application no costs were ordered to be paid except Mr. Smith's cost of appearance. TUESDAY. BEDDOE V. JENKINS.—In this action plaintiffs, Messrs. Beddoe and Son. colliery proprietors, Llansamlet, sued the defendant, 8, T. Jenkins. coal dea!er, for £17 10s. 10,1., in respect of coals sold and delivered. Defendant put in a counter-claim for £41 lis. 91. for short weights in coal and bricks, and the value of a horse killed by the plaintiff's company.Mr. Meager appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Griffith Morgan for the defendant.—After a lengthy hearing His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff on the claim with costs, and for the defendant on the counter-cla'm. JUDU.VENT SUMMONS.—William Tout and Co., Gloucester, nsked for an order of £ 5 a month' against Mr. Page, wheei-wright. Swansea, whose d; bt amounted to Jb30. Defendant stated other creditors had had orders against him, and offer'd the plaintiff company 10s. a month.'—Plaintiff's representative explained debtor did a good business and employed workmen.—His Honour made an order of £ 2 a month. PALMER AND CO. V. RBDRUTU BUEWSST Co. Ibis was an action in which j'Ia;nt.fcs, Messrs. Palmer and Co., wine merchants, Waiters-road, claimed £ 6 12s. from the Redruth Brewery Company, Swansea, for spirits supplied.—Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr. Llewelyn Howell) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Messrs. Davies and Ingram) for the defendants.—The g-oods were supplied to the Swansea Arms at the order of the late Mr. Bertie Davies manager of the Redruth Brewery Company. At the time the company were negociating for the purchase of the house. Defendants disputed the claim, alleging that Davies had no authority to pledge tne credit of the company. When the amount was applied for defendants (who knew nothing about the matter until they received the bill) replied that if there were not other similar amounts owing they should pay it. However, t!ie defendants found that there were other similar amounts owing and consequently refused to pay the claim in question. -His Honour's opinion was that the house in question being a double-licensed one, Mr. Davies had in his discretion ordered the spirits in the interests of his employers.—Evidence for the defence was called, which was to the effect that the tied houses of tne Redruth Company in Swansea were tied only as regards beer, and not as regards spirits, and that if the late manager ordered spirits he was going beyond his dutv.— In cross-examination, it was elicited that in the agreement employing Mr. Davies there was nothing forbidding him to order spirit* —Daniels" o„eof the witnesses (re-called), Lid' in re™ o his Honour, tnat he entered the Swansea Arms in Member, 1896-ho put you there:—Mr. tier tie Davies. What were the conditions upon which you went into the house P—He simply asked me to go in "for us." -Wnat was the agreement between you and Mr. Davies as to your saiaryr—He would allow me 30s. a week, and stated they were then negociating to buy the house.—Mr. Meager said the Metropolita.n Bank were mortgagees in possession of the hou"e at that time, and contended that Davies could not have put anybody in possession of the house without the permis>ion of the Bank, and tnat for us Mr. Davies did not mean the Redruth Company, tor they certainly bad not given him authonty to put Daniels into the house.—His Honour remarked that the onlv way it, which defendant s could succeed was by impressing- him with the belief that the company knew nothing* ot I ^vnat was going on in connection with their business at Swansea. His Honour held that as an agent Mr. Davies had the right to exercise his discretion sometimes-even to go so far as to order goods.—Mr. Meager: That s a matter ot law. If the company choose to limit le authority of the agent, the latter could not go beyond that limit.-His Honour held that Mr Davies had not exceeded the genera powei* conferred upon him, and gaie judgment 01 plaintiff with costs. CUSTOM AND LAW. Sixs v. BONNELI'.—In this action William Sims' Llansamlet, sued David Bonnell, con- tractor Pontardulais, for £ 3 8s. 5d., in respect of mv meats made and loss of time entailed in consequence of 2- tra? accident at Sketty, in which defendant's brake collided with plaintiff's trap, smashing the two shafts, aild throwing plaintiff's three daughters on to the road.-Mr.. Jenkins (Messrs. R. and C. B. Jenkins) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Dahne was for the de- fendant,—It was alleged for the defence that jdamtiff was guilty of culpable negligence, and that it was in consequence of this negligence that the accident occurred. Both vehicles were, cm1 the evening of August 2nd, being driven to- wa/cte Swansea, plnntifi's trap being in front It wa? stated that one of t'.p occupants of de- fendanfa brake shouted to plaintiff that if the latiw aid not move oni of the -war he would be rurc over. Alluding to this, the judge said there was an idea in the mimls of drivers that if a driver of a carriage ill front did not go out of their way t'*ey had a right to go on, even at the risk of colliding. They had no such right. Tire carelessness displayed by people in charge of carriages, and the seeming ignorance of their responsibiti>»s when they got on to the road was inexcusable. The road belonged to everybody alike, and not one side—the proper side or off si le. If Mr. Sims chose to drive on the right side of the rcnid from Sketty to Llansamlet he had a perfect right to do so. It < was only H, question of usasre. and Mr. Sims, like everybody else, conformed to the custom with regard to the side of the road. There was no arbitrary rule.—Judgment for plaintiff. ADMINISTRATION ORDER.—Mr. Geo. Phillips, 24. Church-street, Moiviston, applied for an administration order u:on debts amounting to zC37, pavable in full at 15s. a month. The application was granted. Mr. D. W. Rees (the chief cicrk of the court) having conduct of the case. ALLEGED FOKGEST. USHER AND CO. V. WILLSFORD ');D PUPE. —Th.s was an acuon for X5 4s que 0:1 ? promissory note, brought bv iM.n- and Co against H. Wiiisford*uacksmit!i^ and- Popea suo^maker, fSwans^a, aa signa- tories of the note.—Mr. Griffith Morgan appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Viner Leeder [°f, ^>0Pe- ^ho denied his signature to the bi"—Frederick Maddeil, in the employ of the piaintiff company, was called to prove that he saw illsf, ,rd si?n the bill. and another flerk named Spook, stated that he took the ^note to Pope s place of business, and a ea him if the signature on the Lill was his own. Pope admitted that it was. Pope now. however, alleged that he never signed any promissory note. and explained that a man named Ginman, a late constable in the Swansea i-orce, came to his shop (and not Spook) with a paper containing his (Pope's) name. and asked Lim if his name was Edward or Edwin. Pope saw the written name, and said it was his own bat Giilman,_ who courted Pope's daughter! never a-ked him to sign any note as seenritv for h-in. The money was ad\anced to Giilman. who had ,ince left the town.—His Honour, in givm" judgment, said that in cases of this kind, where the question was not oniy whether the £ 5 'should be paid by Pope, but wn-ther some o;ie had com- mitted perjury, the evidence would have to be much stronger than that s-iven thereforp nn- le-s Mr. Morgan was in a position to call further 'dc eYldence, hIs Honour would decide against him (Mr. Morgan) on the question 01 liability. It would require an expert to sav whether Pope s signature was a forgery. His Honour did not like to give an opinion on that matter, but said he had no reason to doubt Snook's evidence, and to make JJ;m out as being a person unwortny ot belief, but would consc, t to an adjournment for corrobjrative evidence. -Both sides assented, and the case was adjourned for a monih. WALTERS Y. DAVIES.—This was a claim for the administration of the estate of tiie lat» "Wlliam Davies, who until April, 1896, carried on business as weaver at a tacto-v at Penllergaer. He died 011 April 9th. 1896. intestate.—Mr. Ivor tfowen (instructed bv Mr. Griffith Morgan) appeared fur the piaintiffi Mirian Walters, deceased s daughter, and Mr. D. Viliiers Meaner (instructed by Mr. T. W. James) was for the defendant, Margaret Davies. who was deceased s hnd°-nrvive'l a.ppeared tbat three daughters V1;S' a,ld Plai:'tiff now claimed ci third 01 tne est&te it- + i *.1 reaUy there >vcrB SS togeuiei to tw in dispute. The parties railed to agree upon these questions, and a Jentthv heating resulted. On Wednesday mornin»-" on the application of Mr. Meager, the Case was adjourned to see if the parties could asrree upon some terms. WEDXESDAY. APPLICATION" FOR DISCHARGE JX BANKRUPTCY. RE DAVID THOMAS.—Tnis was an application made by Mr. Edwin Davies on behalf of David Thomas, colliery proprietor, for his discharge in bankruptcy. Mr. Stanley Owen appeared on be- half of the trustee to oppose the application unless bankrupt consented to judgment of some substantial amount to distribute as dividend. I11 his report the Official Receiver said the liabilities expected to rank were estimated by debtor at whi'l^ actually amounted to £ 2.072. oniy reachedS £ 8q ef £ imated1 to produce £ 1.351. 01113, reacnea Ao9 the marked difference beino- due prmcipaily to the orerestimS of book debts and the unrealizable value of ccrtain shares Debtor had paid no dividend upon the unsecured liabilities. He commenced business 15 years ago with a capital of £ 120. The offences re ported I against him were that the assets were not of the value of 10s. in the £ over and above the estimated amount of unsecure 1 liabilities. that he omitted to keep proper Looks of account, that he con- tinued io trade after becoming aware of his insol- vency, and that he had on a previous occasion paid composition.- Mr. Davies. in supporting the application, said debtor had been brought to the court in consequences of certain charges made against him by -\II'. Richard Hodgens and tried in April, 1895, which ended in debtor bringing an action against Mr. Hodgens for malicious prosecu- tion and oDtaining judgment. Certain proceedings were at the time taken by tae petitioning creditor against debtor which prevented the latter from recovering the benefits of the action, and spoiled some business tran- sactions into wnich he had entered. Deutor had undoubtedly speculated in various directions, and amongst other things had in 1887 lost £10,000 in a tinplate works. Out of the damages j obtained by debtor in the action against Hodgens he had paid various creditors in full. Debtor, who was now working on commission, made an offer of £ 100.—Mr. Owen said he had no instructions to accept any amount, and suggested aR adjournment to enable debtor to improve his offer.-His Honour said this was one of the most serious bankruptcy cases be had ever dealt with.—Ultimately, the Judge granted the application subject to a three years' suspension, debtor to consent to judgment for zeloil to be paid in 'three yearly instalments.—Mr. Owen The discharge will be conditional on the payment of the £ 100 r --His Honour Of course. INFRINGEMENT OF COY NTT COVRT PRACTICE I Mr. AY. P. Smith (instructed by "NLr. David I Seline, secretary to the Incorporated Law j Society, Swansea Branch) said he wished I to draw his Honour's attention to a matter I of some importance to the public. A short time time ago, he explained, a notice purporting to be a county court ord°r demanding payment of a debt, was sunt to Mrs. Richard*, 11. Sea Yiew- terrace, signed by the Swansea Coal Company." It was worded in such a manner as may mislead any person ignorant of the usual form of county court procedure. The Incorporated Law Societv in Swansea did not wish to take any proceedings in the matter, but desired his Honour should o-ive an expression of opinion. The notice was a serious abuse of court procedure.—Mr, Edwin Davies apologised on behalf of the person who bad issued the circalar, and mentioned that such circulars were largely distributed in different parts of the country. They were sold by law and ordinary stationers, and the one in question was purchased from a respectable local stationer. It was issued innocently, and with no knowledge that it was an infringement-of the Solicitor's Act.—His Honour thought that the Swansea Incorporated Law Society had justified its existence by bringing this matter before him. In what they ha.J done tnev had gone ahead of other provincial towns. There were a great many abuses affecting the practice of the county court which it was about time to stop. The case before him was clearly a case in which the Swansea branch wis justified in taking action. He had no power to inflict any penalty on the person complained of, but he would comply with Mr. Smith's request, and give an expression of opinion. The impression on his mind afte reading the document was that it was anr intentional infringement of an Act of Parliament, and said that if a similar offence was committed by anyone after this intimation he (the judge) would be prepared to aid and abet the Law Society in any proceedings they might take against any person so infringing. He thought that expression of opinion was all that was required from him then. The following is a copy of the notice com- plained of :— •' THE COUNTY COURT. For the more easy recover of small debts and demands 9 and 10 Yietoria, cap. 25". "I bereby give yon notice that unle-s the sum Of ————— pounds, 14 shilings, and three pence, due from you be paid on or before Monday, the twentieth day of September, 1897, proceedings under the above Act will be taken against you without delay, in the District County Court. To Mr. Richards, 11, Sea Yiew Terrace, Swansea. Dated this 14th day of September, 1897." Then followed references to the Acts showing plaintiff's power to summon, from any part of the country to the County Court in his district. the penalty for not attending, and the penalty fo^ i non-payment, Re COET STEALERS. LTD—This was a motiof u'q. I'i 3I.r- G- H- Glascodme on behalf of the oflu-ial liquidator of Cory Steamers, Ltd., now in Thmms Oory' Marcus Moxham Mr Colin Lory, directors, and Mr. diaries .V Moxham, secretai-v. be ordered to i<?paj to the official liquidator £ 719 2s. 6d. insur- ance money received by the company in respect of the loss of the e.g..Primrose, and unlawfully distributed by the directors between themselves and the shareholders. Mr. D.Yiliiers Meager ap- peared for Mr. Colin Cory, and Mr. Edwin Davies was for the trustee.—In his opening statement. Mr. Glascodine m-gued the money was not profit but capital, and as such should hf-ve been invested only in ships. It was not so invested, but by the directors divided amongst the shareholders' Ie" s in respect of every share. Tr,ey had 110 autho' to do this, nor had any meeting of the directc of the company been held authorising the ? 01 to do what they had done. The creditor f )TS company were still unpaid, and thev 4. v 6 paid unless the amount now not be obtained. There was at the tinie of+),! P" -!i of the company a debtcf su'ic j ? hqoi .ation There was no power to c.a1l red, c. pounds. holders to pay n-> +11 P0]1 thc fibare- Mr. Meager, for the defer.e. snares.- ing of the Primrose bv -w V 1 of precaution, and tbrt^Vio irec"?r-"i ? iru^ajd out of income the ir~n l,remiums being p the comnan- U rancs money received bj TT; I4rmr\ not be treated as capital- from rcmej*ed that the money on t.,e insurance ecmnanv represented the value of the whole, and that it took the place of the capital lost.—Mr. Meager asrreed that it Un. boat was sold it would undoubtedly be capital, ^Jt submitted there was a distinction^ beuween money received in the sale of a snip, anc that receive i as insurance upon it. nere was no obligation to injure -HIF; Honour said he could not accept ,»i s> > nnd 0-ra.Tited Mr. Glascodine application.— Mr Glascodine said the liquidator wanted only enough money to pay the creditors, ana an order that effect against the directors would suffice. -Mr. Meager suggested that the liquidator should make'a <-a'.l sufficient to me;-t all liabilities, and Mr. Glascodine stating that he could not agree to that until the liquidator had communicated with j the Board of Trade, the matter was adjourned for tnis purpose. ILLIAMS. COOFAXD Co. v. J'ymax VSATSON AND Co.-In this action, plaintiffs' Messrs Williams, Cook and Co.. merchants c.aimed lrom the defendants. Messrs. Pvman' Watson and Co., shipowners, Cardiff, £ 70." dam- ages arising out of an alleged breach of charter party, dated June 12th, 1896. The damages claimed was the difference in price in freights by reason of the substitution of one steamer for another. ^r- IYCrr Bowen (instructed by Mr. Y anderpump) appeared for the piainrff* and Mr. Yilhers Meager was for the defendants — In opening the case. Mr. Bowen said the case would resolve itself into the interpretation of a clause in the charter party which provided for "two voyages fortnightly per month." from June 1895, to April 1897. For tie plaintiffs the clause was interpreted to mean that there should not be an interval between the voyages of ever a fortr.is-ht. whil-t for the defence it was argued that if two boats were supplied in a month" the terms of the charter party would have been com- piled with.—Thomas Cook. one of the plaintiff's company, state i that on October. 1895. the defend- ants were given an extension of time, from the 13th to the 23rd. to fix a steamer instead of die Melrose Aboey, which had gone to Bilbao. Plaintiffs w ere subsequently told that the Melrose would not be back till tne mouth, and defendant de- clining to fix an approved steamer in its place, pian;L.fts had to cnarter the Lady Bertha- against them at a difference in freismts of Is. 9d. ner ton.-His Honour upheld the interpretation ^Ten, h-v^lr' Loiv«b gave mdgment for the plaintiffs. TRADES COMMERCIAL BANK v. BEEEVS This w., an action in which the Trades Com- mereial Bank. Swansea, sought to recover from the defendant, Mr. Bennet Berens, brick manu- facturer. London, £ 17 odd balance due on a "pro- missory note and a cheque. There was a counter- claim put in for ZEIS Os. Id.—Defendant did not appear, and judgment was given for plaintiff on the claim and on the counter-claim.—Mr C H Glascodine appeared for the Bank.

SWANSEA BOARD OF G CARDIALS. FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Swansea, Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse- 0:1 Thursday morning. The Rev. J. Gomer Lewis D.D., presided, and there were also present Miss Brock, Revs. J. Davies tCaile), and J. D. Harries Messrs. J. W. Johnston, John Harvev, J. H* Stevens, C. H. Perkins.' Philip Jenkins. j0bn Inomas, James Jones, David Griffiths. GrtHtli Davies, John Mereditn, William Williams We- and v\ (jr. Davies. A REMOVAL TO NAZARETH HOUSE, CARDIFF It was stated that Mrs. Williams, now suffe -ine- imprisonment at Swansea for a conyjctior; for- keeping a house of ill fame, had given her consent- to the Rev Father Fitzgerald to send h'-r daugiite^ Bridget Williams. 1 aged 7) to Nazareth Houst.< Cardiff. It was decided to contribute 2s. 3d. weekly for the maintenance of the child there. THE LOCAL GOVEHXMKXT BOARD DEMANDS. A communication was again read from the Local Government Board asking for the repiv o* the Guardians to the lepozt of the Luiacv Commissioner on the lunatics and their ward's at the bwansea Workhouse. Certain imorowmm^ were recommende 1 m the report,I t was decid-T to call a committee meeting to consider the rG]>out. A SAD CARE. A letter was read from the Pembroke L'-ion asking the Swansea Union, on a non-settled account, for 4s. weekly to maintain Jane Lock aged 60, now residing in Tenby.—Mr. Howel'ls* relieving officer, said the woman was left £ 20 000 by her husband. She went to London, an d ha nng lived, there ten years returned to Swansea. destitute. Here she lived 17 years supported by a sister living at Tenby, but bad recently gone to Tenby to live with her sister. The latter, how- ever, had become bankrupt, and the woman .Lo;:h- had to seek pauper relief. —Mr. C. H. Perkins saw no reason why relief should not be granted.—The chairman concurred, although there was 30 compulsion to give the amount asked for.—On tbe motion of Mr. John Meredith, it \118 decided ts give 2s. 6d. a week. A DECIDED STEP A letter was read from Messrs. Yorat'- and Jones, solicitors Cardiff, instructed bv a Mrs. Mortimer, of Charles-street. Cardiff, demanding- the address of her daughter, Maria, who iis,.] t^en placed by the Swansea Board in a situation without the permission of her mother. Proceed- ing, the letter stated The course you have adopted is, to say the least, extremely harsh seeing that Mrs. Mortimer should like to communicate with her daughter. We be<~ to inform you that unless tie child's address, is given to us by return of post we shall -ake proceedings to compel the production of "the child. Y ] -'j'li the advice of the Clerk the Board decided to refuse the request. THE EDUCATION OF PACPER CHlTPT^ j With reference a resolution pasn.3 sort'-i time agv:. hy the Guardians, asking the managers of the National Hig-ber Grade School, in view of the increased State aid paid to their schools not. to charge any fees for the pauper children attending those schools, the secretary for the managers wrote to state that the latter did not see their way to accede to the request of the Guardians.—Miss Brock said the request w-ss made more as a matter of principle than as a. question of amount.—The Rev. Jot.u Davies. in view of the refusal, questioned whether the th'f v fCrid n-ot Hke the "children away from the ISationaJ Higner Grade Schools and 'mo V-' the appointment of a committee to Zath« matter. Mr. Johnston seconded, and the mot Ii was adopted. mUwJa POOR LAW COXFEEJENCSL. The Chairman, Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, ),1. P., and the Clerk were appointed to attend' a'special conference to be held in London on Tuesdav neyi to consider the subject of the proposed a.ssoeia.tr. n of Poor Law Unions in England and Wales. COMMITTEES. The reports of the Workhonse and Cotta;-e Homes Visiting Committees having been read and adopted, the business of the meeting concluded

SUDDEN DEATH OF THE DUCHESS OF TECK. LOCAL REMINISCENCES. The death of Princess Mary Adelaid' Wilhelmina. Duchess of Teck. occurred at three o'clock on Wednesday morning at White n,odge Richmond. She became ill on Mondcy. and on her becoming worse on Tuesday a London -per"'a'ist was called in and an operation snecesVf iiv performed. Tne Ducbess. however, grad" llv sank after it. The illness was of a verv Tou internal nature, and was a recurrence of* t.bo CL, malady from which the Duchess recently re-ov ered, and during which, also, un operate va" performed. The Duchess died of failure r heart. v e The news was immediately telegraphed +-■> uv Majesty at Balmoral, to Marlboromn Hnii^ to the Duke of York's town residence. THE ^UCHESS S YISITS TO SWAKSU4 ihe Duke and Duchess n-f TV 1 daughter, the Princess Victoria. p £ d two S to Swansea in October. 1888. On Th 11th ot that month they OrtveO b, U- V purpose of attending ".tfad^me Panf- morninc concert "■ f r The Royi1 p bWa:"ea ^liari^'e?; r* « Party were then accoihrja-ed v.r t;= ^ountt-^s of Danraven and her d&uo-Wrs Laly Enid Wjadlmm Qmn. M-J Uay ^YvndiM I I"- .Co !vp -fr" » » | sa-ioon by ^he vis^t was rnetV private, and \be?e was a large crowd round the station, there Wa* HO oihc-ial reception, the party bplng. met g{r Jain and Lady ftTheGrn graham'Vivian, i'i.ey It-PC-U'd Dunraven Ca^}Um a^ter tlie concert returneci afternoon. October 17th, the 1 -al. rartv again visited the town, this time on to Mr. W. Graham Vivian, at Civne Lastle. The Mavor (Mr. Lawrence Tullochi and ^°XT> -'ration met "the partv at the 3-reat We-tern Station in state. His Worship^ presented an a'idress and introduced to He1 Loyal HigLzicsa Aldermen \V. J Rees and Daniel as the mover and seconder of the address of welcome, '"he Duke replied on behalf of his royal coi.-Tt. Bouquets were presented to Her Royal tIig,,Tlt.88 and her daughter by M.ss Tullocn Miss Ma ,-e (on behalf of the officers of the av al olunt.t or, > nr,^i T\.r;«K Fra Chapman, lhe guard of hoi onr from the Naval "Volunteers, under i-.ub- Lieutenants Madge Wright-Simpson. An.tr-, rs nnd Viner LeeScr. On arrival at Clyne the Rt.v,] Party were saluted by another guard of h. -r comp»sed of.t!5e !st Glamorgan Rifle Volu: under Captain Lloyd. The public welcom most sincere, and the Duchess of Te' v 4 impressed not only with the sincerity townspeople, but also with the loveliness < g neighbourhood. O11 many subsequent oc-asions i-he has expressed a wish to renew her acquaint- ance with Swansea but she has never been alhe to Oo so.

THE FRONTIER^V>"AR. The Masozais, replying t:. Sir William Lockbarts prociaaianon. protest a, tne occupation of the Khyber. and Swat, and declare that they win oppose further inroads* It is reported tbat the IM^niuzais have asked rliQ Masozais to join the tribesmen near Sa;nana, (,1' to attack the troops in the Kuran alley. ineMasoxais replied that the-would attack Ruram. Their leaders aiv n at Khuiamana Darra, two miles from Z^UJI Ivl'^ar. A letter was received on Wednesday eveniner asking our intentions, whether we were for peace or wa.r r