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THE SWANSEA MAYORALTY.
THE SWANSEA MAYORALTY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN" SIB,—Will you allow me a small space in your valuable paper to refer to the above. At the meeting of the Town Council, on Friday last, Mr. W. Watkins, the present Mayor, was selected by the narrow majority of 15 to 13 for re-election. Now, while I have no fault whatever to find with Mr. W. Watkins in the manner in which he has ca.rried out the duties of the chief civic office in the town, I can hardly think he will consent to act again in opposition to Alderman Mayne, who is entitled to occupy the position, and has been a candidate for it for several years past. Under the circum- stances, would it not be a graceful act on the part of the Mayor to withdraw from the position in favour of Alderman Mayne? ion Besides, if Councillor W. Watkins decides to accept the position, and is elected on November 9th, he will establish a precedent in the borough, as it has never happened before that the Mayor has stood for re-elec- tion consecutively without the unanimous de- sire of the Town Council and it is twenty years since there was a re-election at all, which was in 1830, when Sir John Jones Jenkins, who had filled the office on the oc- casion of the visit of the British Associa- tion, was unanimously invited to consent to re-election in view of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to open the East Dock. I have no interest whatever in advo- cating the claims of Alderman Mayne, but nevertheless I feel that, possessing all the Sualities of a citizen capable of filling lie office of Chief Magistrate, it would be an injustice to him if he is not elected Mayor for next year. I am one of those who desire to see Swansea go ahead, and J consider that by allowing men who come forward to assist in the progressive work of the town to share the honours of office you encourage others of a similar character to follow them.- Yours, etc., A ST. HELEN S RATBPAYER. Oct. 31, 1900.
THE GRAND THEATRE.
THE GRAND THEATRE. "ONE OF THE BEST." One of the Best," Messrs. Seymour Hicks and Geo. Edwards' military drama, which holds the boards at the GrandTheatre, Singleton-street, this week. is well worth seeing,if only from a spec- tacular point of view. For there are Rome ex- ceptionally interesting and picturesque scenes, including what is supposed to be a faithful repre- sentation of a military court-martial, and the degradation of an officer in the presence of his regiment-the 2nd Highlanders. It should, how- ever, be stated that the play does not wholly rely upon these scenic triumphs. There is plenty of interest in the story itself. This is based upon the memorable Affaire Dreyfus. For some time before the play opens the secrets of the coast- defences has been mysteriously leaking out, to the consternation of the commanding officer at Portsmouth. Eventually the latter lays a trap for the unwary one, with the result that, rushing into his office one evening, he finds a man in the act of taking out of his safe a certain plan of the fortifications, whilst his daughter is acting as a candle-bearer. The General catches hold of the man, whom in the uncertain light he takes to be Lieut. Dudley Keppel,"—his right-hand man-. as he is wearing the lieutenant's cloak. Knock- ing the officer down, the thief makes bi-i escape leaving, however, the cloak behind. Whilst the nan is escaping through one door Keppel" rushes in by another, and is at once seized by the General, who hands him over to the custody of the guard. A court-martial follows, and upon the evidenoe of the commanding officer and his daughter-the latter, being a tool in the hands of the real traitor, perjures herself for his sake- Lieut. Dudley Keppel is found guilty of be- traying his country, being sentenced to public degradation, and penal servitude for life* Of C0QTB6 it all COXD68 right in the end, for the Gene- ral's daughter, finding she has been deoeived by the villain, divulges her secret, and the gallant lieutenant is reinstated. The Company which is producing One of the ;Best at the Grand is, on the whole, a strong ene. A really convincing piece of acting is that of Mr. Matthew Brodie in the part of "Dudley Kep- 8el." He is especially good in the scene in which eis deprived of his sword and uniform, his epau- lets and buttons having been first cutoff. Miss Eva Forest makes a good impression by her sympa- thetic impersonation of Mary Penrose"; Miss Lena Flowerdin is satisfactory in the role of Esther Coventry Mr. Ernest Rnaton bears himself well as General Coventry," and Mr. C. B Keston is pretty good as the unscrupulous villain, Philip Els worth." NEX r WEEK'S ATTRACTION. "Miss Hobbs and Madame Butterfly will between them occupy the stage of the Grand Theatre next week. Miss Hobbs is a comedy in four acts by Jerome K. Jerome. MissHobbs" io a young woman possessing high notions of the position and work jof modern women, who contemptuously ignores the ideas of such things as domestic household duties, love, and marriage, but who falls a victim to the first through fear, and to the second by her own inclination, after having been taught a lesson" by her fiancee (to be) on the true mission of woman. The piece is presented by Mr. Morell's and Mr. Mouillot's Comedy Company for the first time in Swansea, and includes Mrs. Mouillot, who makes an ideal "Miss Hobba," with just sufficient superior dig- nity and womanliness to give it piquancy. The four acts are nicely staged and represent a sum- mer season at CoweR. This is followed by what is termed a Japanese Tragedy by David Belasco, entitled, "Madame Butteifiy," dealing with a love episode in the life of a Japanese maiden, whose heart is entirely given to Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton, an American naval officer, who, how- ever, doos not regard the episode in the same serious light. The picce opens with a series of dioramic effects to the accompaniment of appro- priate music, and pasess on almost to weirdness with a deep pathetic touch of human nature. The leading character is sustained by Mrs. Mouillot, who displays power of quite another order in the part of Cho Cho San (Madame Butterfly).
SWANSEA HOSPITAL.
SWANSEA HOSPITAL. A special meeting of the Management Com- mittee of the Swansea Hospital was held on Tuesday under the presidency of Dr. Latimer, for the purpose of receiving the resignation of Dr. Jabez Thomas, ophthalmic surgeon. The doctor s letter tendering his resignation has been reported in our colunns. The Chairman remarked that the Eye Hospital in the institution practically owed its existence to Dr. Thomas.—Colonel Morgan said that Dr. Thomas had always given the greatest assistance to the Hospital. He moved that the resignation be accepted with regret, Mr. S. Goldberg seconding.—Dr. Latimer observed that Dr. Thomas's connection with the Hospital dated from 1865. The motion was then carried.—The Rev. J. A. Harriss moved, and Miss Dillwyn seconded, that Dr. Thomas be ap- pointed consulting ophthalmic surgeon, and after Drs. Brooks and Roberts had spoken in commendation of Dr. Thomas, the resolution was carried.—The Board then proceeded to appoint a successor to Dr. Jabez, Thomas and the Clerk stated the only application was from Mr. Frank G. Thomas, Brunswick-place, Bachelor of Surgery and Medicine of Cambridge University, who stated that he was devoting himself entirely to ophthalmic practice, as he had done during the last three years.—Dr. Latimer observed that the applicant, who was the son of Dr. Jabez 'Thomas, was in every way suited for the position, and Mr. Thomas was uaanimously appointed.
" A PEEP INTO ' PUNCH.' "
A PEEP INTO PUNCH.' Mr. W. H. Jones, the well-known Swansea elocutionist, gave a lecture at the Y.M.C.A. rooms in Dynevor-pl&ce on Tuesday evening on "A Peep into 'Punch. Mr. W. Nicholls presided over a large audience. The lecture which was much enjoyed, was beau- tifully'illustrated. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Jones and Mr. R. P. Tolhck, the lantern operator. Next Tuesday evening Dr. Blagdon Richards will speak on The eare of the throat."
SIR J. T. D. LLEWELYN AND…
SIR J. T. D. LLEWELYN AND SW INSEA. On Monday evening Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, ex-M.P. for Swansea, was entertained at a complimentary banquet at the Hotel Metro- Sole, Swansea. During the evening, Sir ohn said he was not going to dwell on the causes of his defeat. He accepted it as de- cisive. He hoped the present member would be able to do more for the town than he had done. At any rate if he could help him to pre mote the interestc; of Swansea he would always do so. The time had jone by when he could become a candidate again. His health broke down at the last election, and as he grew older he felt less able to dis- charge the onerous duties of a candidate. As the present Government was likely to re- main in power for some years, he looked to them to select a younger candidate, through whom, he hoped, they would be able to re- peat what was done in 1895.
COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET.
COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET. LAST NIGHT. At the Hotel Metropole last (Thprsday) evening, a banquet was given in honour of Mons. Jacqueline, late manager to Mr. Depeaux (proprietor of the International Abercrave Colliery), who is leaving Swansea for his native town-Havre. There was a large attendance, evidencing in an unmistakable manner the esteem in which Mons. Jacque- line is held amongst business people at the Docks. Mr. Griffith Thomas (Chairman of the Harbour Trust) presided, and was sup- ported on his right by the guest of the even- ing, and on his left by Mr. Jas. Livingston. The following is a list of acceptances, most of whom were present- Messrs. E. Jones, Coward, Livingston, Livingston, Jenkins, Denham. Langlois, Cottin, Stevens, Farr, S. Williams, Redgrave, Cozens, T. P. Richards, Daniel, Andrews, Thomas, Knecht, Cleeves, Farrier, Margrave. Charles, Fisher, Jacqueline, Pank, Turner, M. Davies, J. Thomas, W. Cox, Ford, Stroud, T. T. Pascoe, Coonan, F. Le-Bars, E. L. Behenna, Hooper, L. Thomas, S. Andrews, A. Moffat, A. Hoskins, L. P. Bank, T. W. Davies, L. German, L. Wynne, L. Koren, R. L. Sails, L. E. M. Jones. L. Vaughan, Owen Hairies, Rutherford. Handyside, Shaddick, C. Herscbell Jones, C. Lewis, T. Ville d'Avray, Codard, Vayet, Couch, Chalk, Davies, Brun, Grove, Morgan, Williams. Margrave, Corker, Bevan, Steward, Young, Hunter, V. Leeder, representatives of Cambrian, Daily Leader, and Daily W. Hopkins, Rice, Henderson, P. Cock, Brandrams, R. Hodgens, Howell, H. W. Paton, Nemesio, Jones, Shuttlewood, and T. Lewis. An excellent dinner was served by Host Dixon, the following being the menu:- Hors d' Oeuvres Varies. Consomme Printanier a la Royale. Bisque de Homard. Turbot Eouilli-Sauce Mousseline. Blanchailles a la Finsbury. Mousse de Volaille a la Reine. Filet de Boeufa la Renaissance. Faisans Rotis—Salade Intercationale. Pouding Abercrave. Charlotte de Pommes. Parfait glace Havrais. Cafe-Dessert. The toast of the "Queen" having been duly honoured, j. ±. Mr. Jas. Livingston submitted the toast of "The French President." He prefixed his remarks by referring to his acquaintance with Mons. Jacqueline, whom they would all miss. He could assure him he would carry away with him the best wishes for a happy and prosperous life. (Applause.) Passing on to speak to the toast, Mr. Living- ston paid a tribute to the great abilities of Mons. Lotobet, and concluded by saying Let us hope for a lasting peace and spread- ing of commerce between ourselves and the French people. Let us drink to the health of the noble President, Mons. Loubet." The company complied with alacrity, the members of the French Colôny present bursting out with the Marsellaise. Mr. O. Harris and Mr. Rutherford having contributed songs, which were much appre- ciated, The Chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, Our Guest," associating with it the names of Mr. Morgan Davies (engineer of the International Abercrave Colliery) and Mr. R. L. Sails. He said it gave him great pleasure to bear testimony to the many good qualities of Mons. Jacqueline. Their guest was going back to his own country, and he was sure they all wished him the greatest success in his new sphere. He could not say anything too praiseworthy of Mons. Jacqueline. Whilst he had been in Swansea he had never heard any complaint as to the way he had carried on his business. It was always a pleasure to him to have anything to do with the firm their guest so well represented. In conclu- sion he opined that they ought not to wish him good-bye, but au revoir —as they all hoped to see him some day again. (Applause.) Mr. Morgan Davies spoke of the pleasant relations that had always existed between Mons. Jacqueline and himself. Mr. R. L. Sails, in the course of a humor- ous speech, remarked that the general feel- ing at the Decks was that the French Colony in Swansea were men whom they respected and honoured; and no one took a b^gner place ;n their estimation than Mons. Jacqueline. (Applause.) He wished him a lone-, happy, and prosperous lite. The toast was most enthusiastically drunk, the company singing with gusto For he s a J°Mons.°J acqu^Tine suitably returned thanks for the honour they had done him. He would always remember that evening with a feeling of pride and gratification. Although he naturally loved his own country best, he could assure them he regretted leaving Swansea. (Applause.) The Chairman next, on behalf ot a num- ber of subscribers, presented the guest of the evening with a beautiful gold watch and chain and a purse, and the recipient briefly re^lied^ -parr> in feijcjtous terms, gave "The French Colony," and Mons. Le Bars responded with a few well-chosen remarks. The general arrangements reflected great credit upon the organisers—Mons. Le Bars, Mr. Bert Livingston, and Mr. Cozens.
DYFATTY BOARD SCHOOL.
DYFATTY BOARD SCHOOL. }:E-OPENING CEREMONY. The Dyfatty Board School, Swansea, after undergoing extensive alterations and addi- tions, was formally re-opened on Monday. The contract had been carried out by Mr. Thomas Richards, Northampton-place. The Dyfatty School was originally erected in 1883, but from time to time additions have been made, and there is now accommodation for 1,300 scholars. Dyfatty is one of the finest schools in the country. It is beauti- fully fitted up, and has the most modern educational appliances. Manual training is a feature of the Dyfatty School, and one of its prettiest rooms is the large assembly hall, exclusively used for drills and physical exercises. Mr. Richards, the capable head- master, considers Dyfatty to be a typical artisan school, where education is appre- ciated, and the attainments of the scholars are of the highest order. The grant re- ceived from the Education Board last year was nearly £ 1,700. The head-master men- tioned that Mr. Evan Griffiths, a member of the Board, takes an especial interest in the Dyfatty School, and is keenly anxious that the neighbourhood should participate in all the advantages given by the Education Code. On Monday the school was thrown open for inspection by parents of the scholars, in order that they might see for themselves what facilities are there provided for that education which will enable the coming generation to successfully compete in the battle of life. The school was visited by a large number of teachers and others. In tne evening an entertainment was given by the scholars, and the largest room available in the school proved ridicu- lously inadequate to provide accommodation for the artisans and their wives and friends who attended. Long before the appointed time, the school was packed to over-flowing, and hundreds had perforce to remain out- side. But every door and every window was dense with eager listeners. Under these conditions, speech-making would have been difficult, and was not indulged in. The function began by a formal presentation of a golden key by the builder, Mr. T. Richards, to Mr. Joseph Rosser, J.P., the chairman of the Swansea School Board, who afterwards briefly addressed the gathering, saying that theirs was now the finest school in Swansea, if not in the whole of Wales. Other persons on the platform were Miss Brock, Mrs. Kate Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Griffiths, and Mr. and Mrs. David Roberts. Mr. A. W. Halden (Clerk to the Board) was also pre- sent; and the following teachers: Mr. T. Rowland Richards (head-master) and Mrs. Richards (Infants), Miss Harris, and Mr. Griff. Isaac. The entertainment, wnicn tnen proceeneu, reflected credit both on the children and their trainers. It included action songs, pianoforte dances, dumb-bell, hoop and cutlass drills, the latter under the command of Mr. Donaldson, drill instructor to the Swansea School Board, and who was for- merly a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy. The boys in this performance ac- quitted themselves well, but the highest honours for excellence went easily to a band of tiny girls in the action song, When Babies go to School," and a dumb-bell drill by a party of bigger girls. Mr. Griff. Isaac (Boys School) acted as master of the cere- monies. and the musical accompanist was Miss Beatrice M. King. The performance concluded by one of the bigger girls stepping forward and singing the National Anthem, which was joined in heartily by the audience.
FORTHCOMING CHRYSANTHEMUM…
FORTHCOMING CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. The annual chrysanthemum show in connection with the Swansea Working Men's Institute will take place on Wednesday and Thur-day, Nov. 8th and 9th, Schedules and all information may be obtained from Mr. Chas. Tuckfield. RAILWAY EXCURSIONS. The G.W.R. Co. will run cheap and convenient excurs:ons to Ely (for the racecourse), on Nov. 6 and 7, and to London (Lord Mayor's Show) on Thursday night, for one or four days.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. POLLING YESTERDAY.—THE RESULTS. SWANSEA. Polling took place in six wards yesterday (Thursday). Rain fell all the morning, and in- terfered no doubt with the polling. The majority of the votes were recorded between five and eight o'clock. Contrary to custom the results were declared in the respective wards, and not at the Guildhall. This arrangement prevented the gathering of a large crowd at one place. The results were as follow :— ALEXANDRA WARD. High-street, 840 voters; Trinity-place, 543 voters. Mr. George Payne 446 Mr. P. G. lies 411 Majority 35 BRYNMELYN WARD. Dyfatty, 828 voters Lion-street, 577 voters Terrace-road, 124 voters. Mr. Morgan Hopkin 812 Mr. Griiffth Davies 198 Majority. 614 CASTLE WARD. Guildhall, 723 voters. Captain Alex. Sinclair 371 Mr. E. M. Gregory 72 Majority. 299 LANDORE WARD. Plasmarl, 808 voters; Landore, 740 voters; Brynhyfryd, 698 voters. Mr. David Davies 1286 Mr. John Hughes 547 Majority 739 The declaration of the poll was received with great enthusiasm, and Mr. Davies was drawn in a cab to the Landore Constitutional Club, where he addressed a large crowd. MORRISTON WARD. Pentrepoeth, 718 voters Mai tin-street, 1321 voters. ELECTED. Mr. Howel Lewis 825 NON-ELECTED. Mr. David Owen 525 Mr. LI. Thomas 117 ST. JOHN'S WARD. Aberdyberthi, 994 voters; Pentre, 766 voters Cwmbwrla, 478 voters. ELECTED. Mr. William Morris 818 NON-ELECTED. Mr. John Skidmore 663 Mr. J. Bell 65
NEATH.
NEATH. After the exciting meeting at the Gwyn Hall, Wednesday night, the forces of the various can- didates were early astir on Thursday (polling day). The polling in the North Ward proceeded very slowly throughout the day, and even after dark the officials were not by any means kept busy. The number of voters in the North Ward is 1,261. It was quite a different state of things in the South Ward, where the respective candidates and their supporters spared no effort to bring voters to the polling station. Conveyances were freely used. Mr. A. Russell Thomas introduced a novelty, so far as electioneering tactics or methods in the Neath district are concerned. This was the importation into the Ward of a motor car for the conveyance of voters. There are 1282 voters in the South Ward. I NORTH WARD. ELECTED. James Glass 492 W. E. Rees 463 NON-ELECTED. John Lovett 290 SOUTH WARD. ELECTED. L. C. Thomas (Mayor-elect) 608 A. Russell Thomas 423 NON-ELECTED. W. H. David. 315 Edmund Law. 25
ABERAVON.I
ABERAVON. ELECTED. T. A. Burgess 401 John Philips 390 Timothy Owen 379 Aaron James 361 NON-ELECTED. Rees Thomas 316 Wm. Williams 258 B.J.Jones. 201
LLANDOVERY.
LLANDOVERY. On Thursday, a contest to fill four vacant scats in the Llandovery Town Council took place. Polling was very slow during the day up to about 6 o'clock, after which hour voters came in at a brisk rate. Great ex- citement prevailed during the evening, and a large crowd of persons waited outside the Town Hall for the result, which was de- clared by the Mayor shortly after 9 o'clock as follows ELECTED. William Rees 205 D. T. M. Jones 197 Thos. Roberts 190 Henry Havard 163 NON-ELECTED. Daniel Jones 154
POLITICS IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
POLITICS IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. VIEWS OF SIR GEORGE NEWNES, M.P. When the suggestion was made that the Swansea Municipal Elections should be run on political lines-Liberal and Conservative-we sought to show that it would be injurious to the best interests of the town. Speaking at Wands- worth on Wednesday Sir George Newnes,.M.P., in an opening speech, strongly condemned the action of the Moderates in attempting to bring Imperial politics into municipal affairs. They were trying, he declared, to bring to the support of reactionary local administration the popularity gained by the South African Vvar. He main- tained that the latter issue was completely irrevelant, and he had no doubt that the majority of the electors would be of the same opinion. What he believed London required was honest and disinterested men who had the courage to look in the face the grave problems which its government presented, and who were determined that these problems should be seriously dealt with, without undue regard to the vested interests which stood in thd way. The past record of the two parties rendered it, he contended, impossible to doubt that it was amongst the Progressive rather than amongst the Moderates that this type of man was to be found. The meeting, which was both crowded and enthusiastic, was subsequently addressed by the Progressive candidates, amongst whom is Mr. Frank Newnes.
WAUN WEN SCHOOL RE-OPENED.
WAUN WEN SCHOOL RE-OPENED. Waun Wen Board School, which has re- cently been enlarged and generally improved, was re-opened on Thursday in last week, the ceremony being performed by Mr. David Roberts (chairman of the Building Com- mittee of the Swansea School Board), who was presented with a gold key. In a short speech, Mr. Roberts mentioned that he was one of the scholars of the school when it was first opened in 1875. Among those who were also present were the following members of the Board:—Revs. W. Watkins, Edwards, and J. Pollock, Alderman Gwilym Morgan, Messrs. E. Griffiths, W. E. Harris, Mrs. Freeman, Miss Brock, Mr. Halden (Clerk of the Board), Mr. T. Jones (superintendent of the works), Mr. E. Morgan (contractor). Afterwards tea was provided, and the build- ing left open for public inspection. In the evening an entertainment was given by the school children. There was a large atten- dance, and the room was pretily decorated. The programme included a Geisha dance, and various songs and drills, all of which were well performed by the little ones. Mr. John Williams, the head master, and his staff of teachers, deserve much credit for their work. A SAD CASE OF SUICIDE. A young man named Richard F. Hodson, who had lately been employed on the report- ing staff of a weekly newspaper published at H orncastle, committed suicide last week by shooting himself with a revolver. Hodson had only been in Horn castle nine weeks. Want of employment and straitened cir- cumstances are given as the reason of the deed.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6.J Y.M.C.A. "TALKS." —— Mr. W. H. Jones, the well-known Swansea elocutionist,gave a decidedly interesting lecture at the Y.M.C.A. room* in Dynevor-plase on Tuesday evening, on "A Pepp into 'Punch. 'He referred to the establisnment of the journal in 1841 by Henry Mayhew. Mark Lemon, Douglas Jerrold, Gilbert O'Beckett, and other famous writers, and spoke of its distinguished contribu- tors during the last half-century, amontrst whom was the famous novelist Thackeray. The lecture was illustrated by limelight views and reproduc- tions of the more famous drawings of Dick Doyle, Leach, and Charles Keene, and the historical cartoons of Sir John Gilbert were thrown upon the screen. At the conclusion of the talk," a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Jones and Mr. R. P. Tolliek. the lantern operator. Next Tuesday evening Dr. Blagdon Richards will speak on "The care of the throat." Mr. Joseph Hall will take the chair at 8 o'clock. Admission free.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. After being closed for four Sundays while exten- Five alterations and repairs were being carried out, Holy Trinity Church will be re-opened on Thursday next, November 8th, for public worship. Special services will be held on that date and the two following Sundays. On Thurs- (lay evening the Rev. A. A. Mathews, Vicar of Blaenavon, and formerly Vicar of Holy Trinity, will preach the sermon. The Archdeacon of Carmarthen will preach both morning and even- ing on Sunday, November 11th, and the Rev. David Williams, Vicar of Clydach, and formerly one of the clergy of Holy Trinity, in the morning of Sunday, tho 18th. New vestries have been added to the church: and the inside of the fabric painted and decorated. An entirely new system for lighting has been installed, and the building now presents a thoroughly clean and beautiful appearance.
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FAREWELL SMOKER. At a smoker held at the Mackworth Hotel, Swansea, on Wednesday evening, a presentation was made to Sergeant H. A. Rosser, of the 3rd G.V.R. Cyclist Company, on the occasion of his departure to take up an appointment at Cape Town in connection with the Cape Government Railways. Lieutenant Perkins presided, and he was supported by Second-lieutenants Jenkins and Coward. The presentation, which consisted of a handsome pair of field glasses, was made on behalf of the company by the Chairman, who spoke eulogistically of the popular young ser- geant, and congratulated him upon his appoint- ment. Speeches were also made by Lieutenants Jenkins and Coward, Col.-Sergt.Mason, and Col.- Sergt. Owen,and during the evening an admirable programme of vocal and instrumental music was gone through. Sergt. Rosser leaves for the Cape next Monday.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTER- TAINMENT. A musical and dramatic entertainment took place under the auspices of the Swansea Women's Liberal Association at the Shaftes- bury Hall, on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, which must have been very gratifying to Miss Lallie Davies (the hon. sec.), upon whom most of the organisa- tion work devolved. Amongst those present, in addition to Miss Davies, we noticed: Miss Brock, Mrs. R. D. Burnie, Mrs. Thos. Freeman, Mrs. Richard Martin, Mrs. H. W. Paton, Mr. R. L. Sails, etc. The first portion of the programme consisted of a simple little operetta, in one act, entitled, Mr. Jericho "—the words by Harry Green- bank, ani the music by Ernest Ford. The dramatis personse were as follow: Michael de Vere, Earl of Margate," Mr. E. A. Cleeves; "Horace Alexander de Vere, Viscount Ramsgate" (an omnibus driver), Mr. L. Brown; "Mr. Jericho" (a jam manu- facturer), Mr. Sketch; "Lady Bushey," Miss Donnet; "Winifred" (her daughter), Mrs. Cleeves. Miss Martin accompanied on the pianoforte. The performers went through their several parts in a satisfactory manner, rnd were warmly applauded by the audience at the close. The piece created a good deal of merriment. The second part of the pro- ceedings was of a miscellaneous character. Vocal items were effectively contributed by Mdlle. de Closmadeuc, Messrs. R. L. Sails, R. S. Sketch, and Vanderpump, junr., while the Misses Nott and Bell gave some pianofotrte pieces, which were much appreciated. An amusing little sketch, en- titled, A Pair of Lunatics," was most suc- cessfully interpreted by Mr. and Mrs. Cleeves, to whom a cordial vote of thanks was ac- corded at the close of a very enjoyable evening's entertainment.
ADMIRALTY AND WELSH COAL.
ADMIRALTY AND WELSH COAL. NEARLY A MILLION TONS REQUIRED. The Admiralty have issued circulars to South Wales coal-owners asking for prices and the quantities of coal they can supply for the year 1901. Hitherto the naval autho- rities have purchased fuel as required. If they decide to contract for a whole year, it will mean taking 800,000 to 1,000,000 tons off the market. This step is believed to be the outcome of suggestions which were made at the conference between the naval- lords and coalowners at Cardiff last September. Colliery proprietors then urged that it would be much more satisfactory if the Admiralty contract for the year was made at the time other annual contracts came in. Owners know approximately, and measure the re- quirements of other buyers, and if the Ad- miralty take the course foreshadowed in the circulars, it will enable owners to control their business better, and will have the effect of steadying the coal market for one year.
SECESSION OF A BAPTIST MINISTER.
SECESSION OF A BAPTIST MINISTER. REV. W. H. DAVIES, OF SWANSEA, JOINS THE UNITARIANS. The Rev. W. Harold Davies, minister of Mount Calvary Baptist Chapel, St. Thomas, Swansea, has seceded to Unitarianism. In response to questions, Mr. Davies readily admitted the secession, adding that he should identify himself for the first time with the Unitarian body oil Sunday evening, when with the permillion of the local Unitarian minister he would publicly explain his theo- logical position in the Swansea Unitarian Church. He had for many years been led to believe that a more liberal interpretation of human life and of the Bible was abso- lutely necessary in order to meet the exigen- cies of our time. The crisis, however, was reached lately in the feeling that the true man must make no compromise with the truth. I have," he said, found myself riiable to believe in the verbal inspiration and interpretation of the Bible. Of course, in this I know I am not alone, for that doc-- trine is not held by a large number of the orthodox ministers of Swansea. Possibly they can remain true to their creeds, which state definitely such doctrines as verbal in- spiration, eternal punishment, and others which to me are degrading to God and re: pellant to man. I have failed to see that they are the great barrier of our day to free- dom of thought and the progress of truth. I could have preached its doctrines in my church, as others in my denomination do but I felt it was dishonest, and I would not be in the position of one receiving salary from a denomination whose trust deeds de- finitely declare against the doctrines which I hold." He did not speak to the Rev. Tudor Jones, the local Unitarian minisetr, till he was determined to sever his connection with the Baptists. With reference to the doc- trine of the Trinity, he believed in Incarna- tion in the sense that God incarnates Him- self in the life of every good man, and that that revelation of Him was clearest of all in the life of the Master Himself. But in the miraculous and mythical he could not believe, and in this followed the left wing of orthodoxy, who, when they are free from the pastorate, teach doctrines in their books which have been taught in the Unitarian churches during the whole of the 19th cen- tury.
2ND V.B. WELSH REGIMENT.
2ND V.B. WELSH REGIMENT. ANNUAL SHOOT OF SWANSEA AND HAFOD COMPANIES. The annual competition for prizes, gene- rously given by the tradesmen of the town, took place at the Baglan range on Saturday, in rough and boisterous weather. In spite of the uninviting conditions, there was a large number of competitors—upwards of ()0 being present. A gratifying feature of the shoot was the considerable increase in the entries for the Recruits' Series. Colonel Trick, with his usual anxiety for the ad- vancement of rifle-shooting, spent the whole day on the range, and was ably assisted by Captain Stephens. The conditions of shoot- ing were 7 shots each at 200 and 500 yards, the kneeling position being adopted at both ranges. The following are a few of the best scares :Private T. Jones, 58 Private F. Mabbet, 56 Sergeant Miller, 54 Ret. Ser- geant G. Williams, 53 Sergeant D. J. Han- sen, 51 Sergeant H. A. Burns, 47 Private D. Fisher, 47; Corporal W. T. Williams, 47; Sergeant G. Howell, 4.v Private Tippett. 42 Sergeant Pugsley, 42. In the Recruits' Series Private Pritchard scored 44.
SWANSEA HOSPITAL.
SWANSEA HOSPITAL. The Secretary of the Swansea General and Eye Hospital begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following contri- butions --The employes of S.H.T. engineers' department, per J. M. Mulholland, £10 Is. (•d. the employes of Glyn Castle Colliery, Resolven, E4 4s. the employes of Pacific Patent Fuel Co., £ 1 Os. 3d. the employes of Borough Tinplate Works, £ 10 7s. 4d. the employes of British Mannesmann Tube Co., JE7 3s. 2d. the employes of Midland Railway traffic department, JB1 Is. 2d. the employes of Briton Ferry Steel Co., £10 9s. 7d. Hos- pital Box at Cuba Hotel, 15s. 9d. St. David's Church, Penllcrgare, £ 5 Weslevan Chapel, Mumbles, C5 8s. 2d. Llansamlet Parish Chrrch, £ 1 14s. Sd. St. Paul's Church, Glais, £2109. 9d. St. John's Church, Birchgrove, lis. 3d. Hope Congregational Chapel, Po/ntardulais, JE3 Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, Llandilo, 10s. 6d. St. Luke's Church, Cwmbwrla, £ 1 Is. Hebrew Congregation (second donation), 2s. 6d. Christ Church, L9 3s. 3d. Wern Congregational Chapel, Aberavon, 12s. Miss Grenfell's Bible Class, 15s.
DEATH OF A RETIRED SWANSEA…
DEATH OF A RETIRED SWANSEA MASTER MARINER. On Sunday last the death occurred, at the age of 83, of Captain Rowland Williams, 13, Nichol-street, Swansea. Deceased, who fol- lowed the sea as a profession for 55 yeate, was a native of Little Hampton, Sussex, but joined the fleet of Messrs. T. P. Richards and Co., in the prosperous days of sailing vessels. Having retired from the sea some 16 or 18 years ago, the deceased paid a visit to his daughter in Canada, but afterwards settled down in Swansea, having charge for some years of the pleasure boats on the reservoir at Brynmill Park. For some years he has been under the care of his eldest son, Mr. Albert Wi1,1iam and his wife, at the above address. His remains were interred at the Danygraig Cemetery on Thursday (yester- day), Mr. Snelling conducting the interment.
LOCAL JOINT STOCK COMPANIES…
LOCAL JOINT STOCK COMPANIES DISSOLVED. The London Gazette of Friday contains a notice by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, dated Somerset House, October 26th, which states that the undermentioned companies have been struck off the register and dissolved, viz.:—Abertillery Land and Investment Company (Limited), Barry Cen- tral Building Company (Limited), Bridgend Steam Laundry Company (Limited), Central Rhonda Billposting Company (Limited), Cory's Swansea Navigation Coal Company (Limited), the "Herald of Wales," the Neath Gazette and Mid-Glamorgan Herald" Newspaper Company (Limited), Llanelly Collieries (Limited), Maesteg Brewery Com- pany (Limited), Pensarn and Abergele Re- creation Company (Limited), Swansea Ice Company (Limited), and Taff-Llantwit Col- liery Company (Limited). The London Gazette" contains a notice from the Registrar of Joint Stock Com- panies, Somerset House, which states that at the expiration of three months from Fri- day the names of the undermentioned com- panies will, unless cause be shown to the con- trary, be struck off the register, and will be c'issolved, viz., Aberdare and District House Property and Investment Company (Limited), Barry Coal Company (Limited), Newport Gold Tops Building Company (Limited), and Penygraig Social Club (Limited).
ANONYMOUS BENEFACTION. I
ANONYMOUS BENEFACTION. I The committee of the Shipwrecked Mari- ners' Society having been compelled, owing to the effect of the War Funds, etc., to sell £6,000 consols in order to meet the current demands for relief, the Secretary (Mr. G. E. Maude, 26, Suffolk-street, Pall Mall East) has received from a well-known firm of so!i- citors in Lincoln's Inn Fields a cheque for j3500 on behalf of a client, whose name they are not allowed to divulge, to assist the Society in its necessity.
LOCAL PATENTS.
LOCAL PATENTS. The following record to October 20th is supplied by Mr. Watts, Chartered Patent Agent, 58, Wind-street, Swansea. Applications for Patents.-William Red- fern, Aberkenfig: Cold toast rack; No. 78,314; October 15th. David Davies. Pen- rhiwtyn, Neath: Apparatus for causing brakes to be applied to trains running past signals set against them; No. 18,388; October 16th. Alexander Glen, Cardiff: Metallic packing for piston and similar rods; No. 18,506; October 17th.—Invention Provision- ally protected.—David Pugh Edwards, Car- diff: Sewing machine.
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INEATH AND DISTRICT
I NEATH AND DISTRICT NOTES BY WATCHMAN. WHO IS SHE? The note in the Free Churchman re- ferring to the girl pupil teacher who, for no fault of her own, was exiled amongst the ink-pots, and to which note I called attention last week, was, it is thought by some, pub- lished so obviously with the intention of in- fluencing the election that I quite expected to have heard som fervid oratory on that interesting and mysterious person at some of the meetings held during the past troublous week. The figure is a clumsy one, I admit, but that persecuted pupil teacher would have been an admirable stalking horse, the employment of which might have been expected to do Mr. W. 11. David's can- didature untold story. Some, perhaps, will think that it is very worng of me to suggest that there existed in the minds of respectable citizens such unamiable designs upon Mr. David, but my powers of observa- tion have not been dormant during this wonderful election campaign, and again I say that the silence on the subject indicated which prevailed at the excited public meet- ings held this week has a strange significance. DEAD SET UPON DAVID. If it were not that such a dead set was made upon Mr. David, I might have been inclined to think that the disclosing of the identity of the pupil teacher was kept in reserve so as to afford a fillip to' nerves in a jaded condition after the election. It will be re- membered that the young lady who is stated to have so strong an antipathy to both Church services and ink-pots was domiciled in Swansea, and if I am rightly informed, the interest in that important neighbouring town to Neath is increasing daily. Some of the most hysterical of the Swansea folk say that if a townsman of theira has been made to suffer by Alderman Daveis's Schools managers, friendly relations between the towns will be destroyed as by one fierce and cruel blow. So please hurry up Mr. English Editor of "The Free Churchman," and dis- pel the mystery. Pray do not allow im- portant commercial interests to be jeopar- dised. WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S MEETING. Of course, the Gwyn Hall was crowded. The average man has a keen relish for the spectacle of a fellow mortal being placed in the trying, not to say humiliating:, position of being put through a series of sneering questions, to the accompaniment of the brutal jeers of the thoughtless mob. The meeting on Wednesday night was managed with great tact and judgment by the Mayor. With a less firm chairman, it would have been something like a pandemonium. There was rowdyism and brilliant flashes of wit which were characteristics of the candidates' meetings which the generation preceding the present used to enjoy in the old Town Hall were absent. I am told by some of the elder boys, who year by year used to attend the Town Hall meetings that something worthy of the name of fun was to be had at those meetings. It would thus appear that 1*1 the matter of harmlessly bantering a can- didate the art had been lost. If I am rightly informed, in the old days candidates and audience used to go home chuckling over the tun. Now they go home thankful in their heart of hearts that the chairman was strong enough (and he was so on Wednesday ,i eep f*own tlie sluice gates of iibaidry. We are h'essed with the advan- tages of education, and we know so much, don t you know, but the intelligent masses ot the community of the present day appear not to apprehend that the man on the plat- form is really offering his services to his teilow townsmen, and that being not wholly destitute of nerves, he is capable of pleasure of pain, and of blushes. A REPROOF. When Mr. Edmund Law rose to his feet to speak, even the Mayor was almost baffled by the uproar. Again and again an ineffec- tual appeal was made for silence. Cat-calLs duck-quackling, cries of There's 'air," and and what not, made progress impossible. The Mayor, alluding to the ducks who had found their way into the hall, suggested that the proper place for them was out- side in the rain. I think the reproof was sharp enough to penetrate the thick bosses J!mP€netrability even of the Gwvn Hall offenders. "THERE'S 'AIR." I am asked for the origin of this piece of vulgarity. I cannot say. When it vanishes I shall not be concerned as to where it has gone to. It is not one of the literary gems that anybody would wish to preserve. It is said that about two years ago, in Liverpool and other places in the North of England! lt„,w'as tJle POmt of a street dialogue pattered off by the Arry's and 'Arriet's of the pave- ment. (Will our Neath youth take note of this.) When the 'Arry's met the 'Arriet's, they called out "There's To which the girls instantly responded, Wher? and the Arry's retorted Ther." There's 'er." ''Wher?" "Ther." It could be -^at all tours, and the streets echoed with it. But our Neath youth ought to know better than to pass into their stock of phrases one gathered from the garbage of the streets. My lamp is now burning low, so I must defer further comments until next week. [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. I OCTOBER FAIR. The October flannel, horse, and cattle fair, was held on Wednesday, and was a complete success. The business in the flannel department was brisk, Buyers and manufacturers were on excellent terms with each other. In cattle there was quite a revival of the merit of bygone years. No less than 40 milch cows changed hands at prices varying from £12 to £20. Store pigs were ex- ceptionally dear. Two-years.old cattle fetched from £8 to £10. In the regular business of this section the following were the prevailing rates:—Best beef, 10s. 6d. to lIs.; other qualities, 8s. 6d. to 10e.; light weight lambs, 8d. to 8d; heavy lambs. nd. to 8d. heavy sheep, 6d. to 7d.; light sheep, 7d. to 7d.; pigs, 9s. to 10s. 6d.; mountain sheep, 6d. to 7d. calves, 6d. to 7d. In horses suckers sold for from £8 to jE6 yearlings, £8 to £14; and good carters, £20 to £30. TOWN COUNCIL. THE ELECTRICAL BILL. A special meeting of this Town Council was held on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman H. P. Charles) presiding-. The following: also were present: the ex-Mayor (Councillor James Glass), Aldermen Davies and Trick, Councillors J. D-' Llewellyn, L. C. Thomas, E. S. Phillips, A. R. Thomas, and Hopkin Jones. The Mayor moved that an application be made to the Board of Trade for an Electric Lighting Order for the Borough of Neath. It was explained that the streets to be named in the application would be Wind-street, Orchard-stteet, Green-street, Queen- street, and New-street. The Mayor said that the Council was bound to take the step in self- defence. He hoped that when they obtained their Order they might find themselves able to come to terms with the RuralCouncil who would,however, have opposed them if they had sought to have included in their order any part of the rural district. Moreover, notice wonld have had to be given before the 1st of July. Councillor Hopkin Jones seconded. The motion was carried, and the matter was referred to the Parliamentary Committee. NFATH SCHOOL BOARD- A meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday, Aid. H. P. Charles (chairman) presiding. The following also were present: Mr. William Cribb (vice-chairman), Aid. W. B. Trick. Councillor Hopkin Jones, the Rev. James Edwards. Mr. Edmund Law, and Mr. Walter Rees. The architect (Mr. J. Cook Rees) presented his report on the progress of the Melin Schools extensions. Certain recommendations on minor matters were adopted. Miss Cole, of Port Talbot was appointed ex- pupil teacher for the girl's department at the Melin Schools in the place of Miss M. A. Thomas resigned. GNOLL-ROAD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. AFTER SIX TEARS. On Sunday last the Rev. Edward Morgan reached the fifth anniversary of his settlement at Neath as pastor of the Gnoll-road Congrega- tional Church. On Sunday night he preached a special sermon on Acts, 28th chapter. 13th verse "Whoui when Paul saw he thanked God and took courage." After dealing with the text in characteristic fashion, the reverend gentleman brought his remarks to a close with the following words :—" And so what I wish to do to-night simply is to thank yon for the many ways iri which you have met me, and to ask you to be good enough again to do the same. There lie behind us now six years of association with one another. And they make me thank God and take courage—for they are a record of the patience and sympathy and love with which I have been met. It is one of my ambitions that this church should make a bold stand in the town for all that is honest and upright and of good report.' And in this you have met me. No people ever rallied round a man more loyally ii his fight with the forces of darkness, and I thank God and take courage. And will you allow me to say a word on the temperance question. I have been very deeply touched by the way in which you have met me here. Paul's gratitude was evoked in that they met him when he was a prisoner. If he bad been coming to Rome with a flourish of trumpets and with the song of victory or even of battle, of course they would have been there. But they were there though he came in chains, and it puts a new note of fervour in his song of praise. And there are ways in which the ministers of Jesus Christ are still bound, and it is never so beautiful to be met as in one's bonds. I have heard it said that the average teetotaller is the most intolerant man you can meet in a day's march. I do not believe it. Or else the teetotallers in this church are above the average. And I wish to say that no set of men have met their minister more loyally and more sympathetically where he was compelled to differ from them than this class has met me. And these are only illustrations. It has been the Fame in every direction. There have been mis- understandings, but by mutual forbearance, by meeting each other half way. they have been cleared up. And to-night it makes us thank God and take courage. May brotherly love continue.' The record of the past is kept up. and will be kept up. By a little 'give and take,' by sym- pathy, by kindness, by love in Christ, help one another and bring about the day and kingdom of Christ. And there is a word I would say to the young people. I know that you are anxicus to meet me in the time that lies before us. Let me say there is no way in which you can better me >t us than by giving yourselves to the Master's love, and consecrating your powers to that service of His church. That is the grandest way to help your minister. We thank you for your kindness to us, but we wish you to be kind to yourselves. And above all, kind to Him. There are some coming to-night. I thank God and take couraee. May the word grow and the wonders increase. May we be led by Him in our pilgrim- age through this world. God keep oar feet in the narrow way. And when our sun sets may it set brilliantly in the sea of divine love. And may we meet again in the Home City—where all misunderstandings shall cease, where we shall see face to face, where we shall know as we are known, and where the Lord God and the Lamb are the light, and we shall reign for ever and ever." The service was rendered more enjoyable by the excellent singing of the choir, under the conductorship of Councillor Hopkin Morgan. The singing was admirably sustained by an admirable orchestra, the members of which are attached to Gnoll-road Church. The collection at the close of the service was on behalf of the Swansea Hospital. NEATH ABBEY. POLICE PROMOTION.—Many will be gratified to learn that Acting-Sergeant Herbert has been promoted to the position of serereant, with all the emoluments appertaining to the post. Sergeant Herbert is well known in West Glamorean, hav- ing been stationed in Gower, Clydach. and in other places. He has won general esteem for the strict integrity and attention with which he has performed his duties. NEATH BOROUGH POLTCE.-MONDAT. Btfore the Mayor (Ald. H. P Charles), J. Fear Davies, and Mr. T. Teague.] AN OLD OFFENDER.—Walter Davies, alias Wat Caio, was fined 10s. and costs for having been drunk in High-street. A NOISY DRUNKARD.—Joseph Mellin, of Melincrythan, stated by Police-sergt. lies to have been very drunk, and whilst in that condition to have been most disorderly in his conduct, was fined 7s. 6d. and costs. SALUTARY TREATMENT.—Owen Rowlands, of Trick's Buildings, was charged with using filthy and obscene language in Florence-atreet. P.C. Brown having proved the case, the Mayor said he was Forry to observp that notwithstanding the spread of education, the manners of the young people had not at all improved. They seemed to be getting worse. The expressions from young people in the public streets were shocking. The defendant would be fined 5s., which, however, would not bp enf(,rced, if assurance was given that defendant's father would chastise him. The cost-, however, must be paid. LICENSE TRANSFERRED.—A transfer of the off license held by Mr. S. C. Paton to Mr. Griffith Lewis was granted. NEATH COUNTY POLICE.-FRIDAY. [Before Messrs. Charles Evan-Thomas, Edward Davies, and Walter Rice Evans.] DRUNKENNESS.—The following were fined for drunkenness Edward Roberts, no fixed abode, 5s. and costs John Morgan, collier, Resolven, 5s. and costs. LICENSING OFFENCE. Rachel Watkins, landlady of the Assembly Rooms Hotel, Briton Ferry, was fined 30s. and costs for opening her bouse for the sale of drink on Sunday, October 21st. REFUSING TO ADMIT.—Wm. Samuel Williams, of the Victoria beer-house, was charged with refusing to admit the police on Sunday, October 21.-Fined 40s. and costs. UNLAWFUL PRESENCE.—Hannah Llewellyn, a married woman, was charged with being unlawfully on the premises of the Assembly Rooms public-house, Briton Ferry, on October 21st.—Defendant was fined 10s. and costs. FIREWORKS ON THE HIGHWAY.—William Raymond Tucker (13), Melyncrythan, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for setting off fireworks on the highway. WITHOUT LIGHTS.—George Stocks, haulier, Neath James Dobbs, coal merchant, Neath and Evan Walters, tin worker, Cilfriw, were each fined 2s. 6d. and costs for not having lights on their carts. RIDING BICYCLE ON FOOTPATH.—James Palfrey, mechanic, Briton Ferry, was fined 5s. and costs for riding a bicycle on the footpath. OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—Mary Jane Curry and Margaret Ann John, both of Neath Abbey, were each bound over to keep the peace for six months and pqy the costs for uaing obscene language towards each other. SEPARATION ORDER.—John Robinson, collier, Seven Sisters, was summoned by his wife for persistent cruelty. After hearing the case, the Bench granted a separation order, the defendant to pay 20s. per week, and to pay the costs.
jTHE LAST POLL.
THE LAST POLL. A UNIONIST GAIN. Contrary to general anticipation, Sir Leonard Lyell, who for fifteen years has held Orkney and Shetland in the Liberal interest, has been rejected in favour of Mr. J. C. Watson, Liberal Unionist, Sir Leonard's majority of 781 at the 1895 election having been converted into a minority of 40. The following is the official return Mr. J. C. Watson (U) 2,057 Sir L. Lyell (L) 2,017 Unionist majority 40 I In 1895 the figures were Sir L. Lyell (L), 2,361 Mr. R. W. M. Fulharton (U), 1,580. Liberal majority, 781. The victory at Orkney and Shetland brings up the net Ministerial gains at the General Election to 3. The-e transferred from one side to the other riseb the Government majority in the House of Commons from 128 (at which it stood at the Dissolution) to 134. The strength of the various parties in the new House is as under:— I Conservatives 334 Unionists. 68-402 Liberals. 185 Labour 1 Nationalists 73 Parnellites 9—268 Total. 670 Government majority 134
1 RAINFALL FOR OCTOBER. T…
1 RAINFALL FOR OCTOBER. T I ins. Rain for month of October, 1900 6 70 do. do. 1899 3 96 Rain for first ten months of 1900 38*13 do. dn. 1899 3561 Average yearly rainfall for past ten years 45'10 J. TRAVERS WOOD, Observer.
MARQUESS OF BUTE.
MARQUESS OF BUTE. The "Onlooker" for October 27th pub- lishes some interesting facts concerning the immense property which the yuong Marquess of Bute has just inherited. It is estimated that his wealth all told amounts to over five millions of money. Out of this sum he will he asked tol pay the nation £ 450,000, being the second biggest haul of its kind secured under the new Death Duties. Our con- temporary seems anxious as to whether the young heir—millionaire though he be—can lay his hand all at once upon such a sum as this. Bearing in mind what a good business man the late marquess was, it is highly pro- bable that he foresaw the difficulty and made all necessary arrangements to meet it. If the new marquess had been second cousin, and not sou. his liabilities would have fallen only a hundred thousand short of a million pounds. Being a minor, and some time having to elapse before he is able to come into full possession, his annual expenditure naturally will be but slight in comparison to the income of the estate, and thus he will be able to "economise" in the meantime.
PONTARDAWE.
PONTARDAWE. [BY OU* OWN CORRKSFCNIWNT.J DEBATING SOCIETY. A dinner was held at the Dynevor Arms* on Tuesday evening to celebrate the inauguration of the third session of the Pontardawe Mutual Improvement and Debating Society. Mr. Wyndham Lewis, the president for the year, presided at the dinner. Among those present were Dr". G. Griffiths and J. Ll. Rees, Messrs. H. Lewis, C. B. Jenkins. o. Davies, A. W. Samuel, J. Morgan, R. Evans, P. Leyden, B. Lloyd, John Williams, G. Lewis, &0., &.c. About fifty sat down to an excellent dinner which did great credit to the catering of host Evans. The tables cleared, the toast list was proceeded with. The President gave "The Queen and Royal Family," which being duly honoured, he proceed- ed to give his address. A pianoforte solo by Mr. R. Jones, was well rendered. Mr. W. Lewis, the blind harpist gained the well-deserved plaudits of the company for his singing of "Nancy Lee." The toast of the Army, Navy and Auxiliary forces was entrusted to Mr. T. E. Lewis, and he handled his subject in Ciceronian style, givinfj proof of the benefits derived from the training of the Society. The duty of responding was giveir to Mr. C. B. Jenkins, lieutenant of the local volunteer corps, and Mr. G. L. Evans, colour- sergeant of the same corp&. Mr.T.L. Williams sang with much feeling "The song that reached my heart." The next toast "Ministers of Religion" was omitted as the gentlemen of the cloth were absent in the flesh, though some might have been present in the spirit. To Mr. D. D. Evans the next item on the pro- gramme fell, and he received a well-deserved encore for his singing of When the sun went down," The toast of the evening "The Society," was admirably spoken on by Dr. Griffiths, in the course of which he described the modest man," the "hot-beadei man," the "gassy man," and the" eleetrified man." Mr. Leyden, the vice- chairman, and Mr. L M. Powell, joint secretary, responded for the Society. Mr. Overton, well-known in public entertain- ments at Pontardawe, was down for a recitation, but he substituted a song for his item and was compelled to repeat, his effort having given such satisfaction. The time for closing was rapidiy approachingl and the rest of the programme had to be hurried through. "Town and Trade." proposed by Mr. B. Lloyd, and Mr. Owen Davies responding. "The VIsitors," by Mr. J. H. Skidmore; Dr. Rees and A. W. Samuel responded. The President," by Mr. G. Lewis. A most enjoyable evening was brought to ft close by singing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." RESCUE AT SEA. It. will interest our readers to know that Mr. Dan Morgan, son of Mr. Eva.n Morgan, Gwyn- street, Alltwen. was one of the eugiueers on board the steamship "Llandudno," of Cardiff, when she rescued the crew of the Norwegian ship Solheim," when on her voyage from Virginia to Rotterdam. Some of the crew of the Llan- dudno were presented with silver medals and diploma by Mr. John Cory, of Cardiff, acting for the Norwegian Government. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday, 25th inst., Mr. Hodgson presiding. MASTER'S REPORT.—A man named Henry Smith had died at the Workhouse, leaving a hand- truck and a lot of miscellaneous articles, generAlly offered for sale by pedlars. The Master asked for the Board's instruction in the matter.— The Board decided to let the Master dispose of the same if possibie. OUTDOOR PATIENTS.—The Clerk was instructed to call the Medical Officer's attention to the case of Helen Davies, of Mawr. VACCINATION OFFICERS.—Letters were read from the doctors refusing to accept the terms recently offered them by the Guardians of 5s. per case instead of 7s., but that they were prepared to agree to the fee decided upon by the Local Government Board.—The Clerk was ordered to send their replies to the Local Government Board. The further consideration of the matter was left until the orfginal mover of the motion attended. NURSE S RESIGNATION.—Nurse Furlong sent in notice to terminate her engagement next- month. The Chairman tried to induce her to alter her mind, but she only agreed to stay until someone else was appointed. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—This bodyreommend- ed the payment of bills to the extent of JE498 12s. 9d., and cheques were accordingly signed. MISSIONARY SERVICES. On Sunday the pulpit of St. Peter's will be occupied by the Rev. W. M. Roberts, Aberdovey, who will preach sermons on behalf of the Church Missionary Society. On Monday evening the Rev. F. C. Smith will give an address on his work in Uganda, under the same Society, at the Church Schoolroom. It is hoped greater support will be given to this worthy cause than in the past. MUSICAL FESTIVAL. On Thursday a musical festival was held at All Saints' Church, to celebrate the completion of the church. A full report will appear next week.
LLANDILO.
LLANDILO. [By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] FOOTBALL. A full leport of the Llandilo v Carmarthen matcn appears in our Sports and Pastimes page. The following were the local prize winners at the Llanwrda eisteddfod:—Duet, tenor and bass, The two SailoTs (Dr. Parry) Messrs. Arthur Davies and Dd. Thomas- soprano solo, "Angels ever bright and fair" (Handel), Miss Gladys Thomas; ten.,r solo "Llwyor yr Wyddfa" (W. Davies), divide between Messrs. LJew. Davies and Dd. Jonee- bass solo. Cenwch i mi yr hen ganiadau (Henry), Mr. D. Lewis ("Llew Cib "); quar- tette, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon (Dr. Parry), Miss Anne Griffiths, Caemawr and friends; chief choral, "Dyddiau Jyn sydd fel glaswelltyn- (Tom Davies) the Llandilo United, led by Mr. Dd. Evans Troedrhiwesger. VICTORIA DRILL HALL. A grand concert was held at the above hall on Monday. The house was crowded, and the following programme was splendidly rendered A march by Messrs. Thomas, Phillips, Plummer and Howells Mr. Tom Price sang Neges of Blodeuyn" song, Mr. J. R. Evans, Out on the deep trio, Duw bydd Drusrarog," Miss L Parry, Messrs. LI. Davies and D. Lpwis; soug" The Island of Dreams," Mr. A. Davies the Hon. Gladys Rice sang Who'll buy' my Lavender (encored); duet, "The Sailor Siehs," Misses L. Parry and L. A. Griffiths (encored)- song, The White Squall quartette, In the Merry Spring," Misses L. Parry and H. Griffiths Messrs. A. Davies and T. Davies song, Miss Maud Price (encored); march, played by Messrs. Thomas, Phillips, Plummer and Howells song* Angus Macdonald," Miss James (encored) • song, Mr. J. W. Bishop (encored); sonp, Arm' Arm, ye Brave," Mr. D. Lewis, who was loudly encored; duet, "O^er the Hawthorn Hedo-e Misses L. Parry and H. Griffiths (encored) song "Dream of Paradise," Miss Gwenllian Jones (loudly encored) duet, Tell me, gentle stranger." Miss L. Parry and Mr. D. Lewis; song, Gwlad y (ielyn," Mr. Llewellyn Davies comic song. Miss Maud Price (encored) • quartette, "Good Evening," Misses L. Parry and L. A. Griffiths, Messrs. LI. Davies and D. Lewis. The meeting terminated with the singing of the National Anthem. MUSICAL NOVELTY AT LLANDILO. On Thursday evening, the 29th inst a competitive concert will be held at the Victoria Drill Hall, nnder the presidency of Councillor Wm. Jones, Wate-loo Villa. The list of subjects for competition is as follows :—The best rendering of any solo, open to all voices, £2 10i. and a gold medal the best rendering of any solo, confined to female voices only, £1" Is., and an electro 6ilver-plated cocoa pot, value 25s. the best rendering of any solo confined to male voices only, £ 1 Is., and a silver medal, value 10s. 6d. the best rendering of "The Holy City," or C<»nwch i mi yr hen ganiadau," open to all voices, and confined to those who have not won a prize of this value or more before, 10s. 6d the best recitation on anv subject open to all, 10s. 6d. and a silver medal value 10s. 6d. Adjudicator of music, Mr. L. R. Bowen, S".anspa, WII'ner at Llanelly and Llandudno conoert d od' wil° wid also sing at the T»recitations and conductor. Rev. D. orn (Mathryfadd), Cross Hands. Accom- pamst, Mr. T. J. Dennis, A.R.C 0., Neath.
A DISTINCTION.
A DISTINCTION. It would be wiser on the part of Sir Michael Hicks Beach and his colleagues to endeavour IS Stlnguisl1 betwetn the support given to them by the country, because the country's wishes could not be carried out by any but themselves, and tie support given from a conviction that they have carried them out i.) the best and most efficacious way.— Times."
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EXPLOSION AT CARDIFF.
EXPLOSION AT CARDIFF. An explosion occurred at Cardiff Docks on Sunday evening on board the steel barque Caithness, of Glasgow. The vessel was lovdert with coal, and was waiting to set sail for the Cape of Good Hope. The explosion is sup- po-ed to have occurred through an accumu- lation of gas. The deck was severely damaged, but the vessel was not set on nre. The captain and four members of the crew were injured, but the captain's wife and two children, who were on board at the time, were unhurt.
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN WM. THOMAS.
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN WM. THOMAS. The funeral of the late Captain Wm. Thomas, Ffynone-street, Swansea took place a; Falmouth on Friday afternoon last, the interment taking place at the cemetery, amid deep expression of sympathy. The coffin was made of polished oak, with brass fittings. The funeral was private, only members of the family and a few personal friends being present. Some very choice wreaths of flowers were placed on the coffin. The burial service was impressivly read by the Rev. Mr. Walker, and the funeral arrangements car- ried out by Mr. W. Goodman, Falmouth.
THE MAYORALTY.
THE MAYORALTY. COUNCILLOR WM. W VTKINS RE- ELECTED. A special meeting of the Swansea County Council was held at the Council Chamber 01' Friday afternoon, when the question of selecting a Mayor for the ensuing year was considered. Mr. Richard Martin presided. A suggestion that the matter should be de- ferred until the 2nd prox. was not enter- tained. The two names submitted to the meeting were: The Mayor (Councillor AA m. Watkins) and Mr. J. M. Mayne, and in the end the following was the result of the voting: —William Watkins, 15; J. M. Mayne, 13.
STEAM FIRE ENGINES FOR WELSH…
STEAM FIRE ENGINES FOR WELSH FIRE BRIGADES. At Rhyl on Tuesday a very successful trial took place of a new pattern Shand- Mason steamer constructed for the town. It is a light engine that can be drawn by horses or men, and delivers 300 gallons in a minute, and throws four powerful fire jets simultaneously. Steam was got up in under seven minutes while travelling, and without stoking. An engine oi exactly the same design, but of 350 gallons capacity, has also been delivered to Wrexham this week, and was put through its official tests on Friday last. Messrs. Shand, Mason and Co., of Blackfriars, London, who are the makers of most of the Metropolitan Fire Bri- gade steamers, have other engines of similar design in hand at the present time for Llan- rwst and Barry.