The Cambrian

THE | WEEK AT WESTMINSTER THE RETURN TO WORK. I The House of Commons returned to its labours at Westminster on Monday. after the Whitsun- tide recess, but not exactly "like a giant re- freshed." In fact, half the giant did not return at all, and consequently question time saw the Chamber but sparsely tenanted. The sudden change in the weather, converting mid-winter into summer, was apparently too much for even the faithful Commons, and the majority of them preferred to risk the displeasure of the Whips rather than miss the glorious country and sea- side weather which this week has given. Mr. Balfour was not exactly invited by Sir H. Camp- bell-Bannernian to make a statement about peace, but Sir Henry said he was sure Mr. Balfour would do so spontaneously if there were any statement to make. To wliich the Leader of" the House res^ond»d by an n tphatic "Hear, hear." Sir H. Campbell-lJanuei't^ari then ques- tioned him as to the course ot" business for UI" week. and in Mr. Balfour's reply the most suggestive starement was that the Budget Blil. which had been fixed for to-morrow, would not be taken before Ividay at the earliest. He would not give a pledge whether it would be proceeded with continuously after it was taken, and, sjpeaking broadly, he did not think it con- venient to have too much in-and-out work in connection with the Budget Bill. In re' iy to Mr. Gibson Bowles. Mr. Balfour thought it would not be in order to discuss, on the Navy Estimates on Thursday, the ;imount of the sub- sidy to the White Star Line but in any case he was clearly of opinion that it would not be convenient. He added that when the time seemed ripe for discussion he would put down in Supply the salary of the President of the Board of Trade, and on that vote he believed that any action of the Government in connection wih the shipping combination, relating to the mercantile marine, could be legitimately dis- cussed. A DULL DAY. The morning sitting was spent in discussing various educational matters on the Education Vote, moved by Sir John Gorst. All the educationalists in the House ')ad something to say, protests regarding tb? action taken respect- ing Evening Continuation Schools being many and lengthy, a reduction of the vote being moved by Dr. ^acriamara. This was lost by 181 to lOfr. In the evening the House discussed the exciting topic of Cyprus, and the Consular Vote was also taken. A FARMER'S DAY. The House of Commons on Tuesday found itself kl the extraordinary position of not having a single question to listen to. Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman, ever jealous of the rights of Parlia- ment and its duties to the nation, filled the gap by an impromptu inquiry regarding the course of business, and elicited from Mr. Balfour what was practically a declaration that the Budget would not be taken while the question of peace remained "in the balance." Mr. Balfour did not ) say it quite so definitely as that, but everyone understood that to be his meaning. When the House got to business the agricultural members had matters all to themselves. Sir Edward Strachey was anxious that the Food and Drugs Act should not be allowed to become a dead letter, and painted all sorts of horrors conse- jjbent on the neglect to detect diluted milk and improbable butter. Mr. Lambert got on the muzzling order for Devon, urging that sheep- dogs should be exempted: and Mr. Hutton wanted Mr. Banbury, whose vote was being attacked, to define swine fever. Mr. Hanbury responded valiantly. He took great paius to shew how anxious he was that Sir Edward Strachey's views should be met. He treated Mr. Lambert with kindly indulgence, and assured Mr. Hutton that swine fever was decreasing, though, unfortunately, anthrax was gaining ground. He also promised a bill regarding jhftep-worry^ug, I ich would deal with both England ixi.d Sc'i..i'd. THE L CLOSW. The CnMity Cn!r.'L'lOn Vote and the Rich- mond Hill • L>e> >rv on of Yiew) Bill were dis- cussed aft.'f agricu; ure was disposed of. and the repot*' stage f the latter was carried. Supply occupied the louse until the adjournment. '.VKNYJJSDAY'S SLTTIXO. Wednesday saw plenty of questions "starred" for -r. v:r and as may be imagined they r»Cfc> d v a variety of topics. Mr. James O'Connor asked if the Home Secretary's attpn- had be. -died to the recent fatal accident at Sheffield, and whether it it intention to issue a prohibition against JY parachutists. The Home Secre- tary Miu ae had seen an account of this acci- dent, and he viewed with regret performances iavolTing such risks to human life. The law, Wwerer, allowed freedom to females over eighteen and males over sixteen, and he had no power to issue a prohibit. The lady to whom the accident occurred was twenty-three vears of age. Mr. Brodrick was worried by Mr. Swift MacN'eill over the execution of Scheepers, but did not jive the lively Irishman much satisfaction; though, in relation to General Buller, he revealed the fact that the General had addressed a Communication to him with regard to the Lady- nnith heliogram. NAVAL VOLUNTEERS. Mr. Arnold-Forster moved the second reading of the Royal Naval Reserve Volunteers Bill, which, he explained, was tr. remedy a patent defect in the law, and to enable British subjects serving in vessels not registered in this country to be enrolled in the Roval Naval Reserve. It would legitimise the service of Newfoundland fishermen and extend the service to Colonial subjects. After some discussion the bill was read a second time.

DEATH FROM TIGHT LACING. At Kensington an inquiry has been held respecting the death of Mary Edwards, twenty- three, a servant in the employ of Mr. R. W. Perks, M. P. She died suddenly while leading the singing in a Salvation Army barracks at Jnottmg Hill on Saturday night. Medical evidence was given shewing that tight lacing had caused a malformation resulting In death Verdict accordingly.

COSTLY CARELESSNESS. Ugo Biondi, the "well-known quick-chango artist, brought an action against the West London Dairy Company (Limited), to recover damages for personal injuries. His case was that he was taking a snapshot of the Camden Theatre from the opposite side of the road. la order to get the proper focus he took a step or two backwards and ¡ ell into the cellar of a shop belonging to the defendants and was seriously injured. For the defence it wtis said that the accident was entirely plaintiff s fault in walking backwards. The jury awarded plaintiff £150 damasies.

—— At St. Paul's, Knightsbridge. on Tuesday, Captain P. B. Cookson (1st Li:'e Guards) was married to Miss Gwendoline Brassey. third daughter of the late Mr. Henry Brassey, M.P., and niece of Lord Brassey. Mr. Leonard Brassey gave his sister away. Captain Eraser was best man. Messrs. Barclay and Co. are, it is stated, to take over the business of the York rnion Bank- ing Company, which has a subscribed capital of iEl,260,000 and £ .262,500 paid up. A very fast yacht, built on a new design to the order of Colonel McCalmcnt, has been launched from the yard of Messrs. Yarrow and Co., Poplar. The machinery is the only portion of the vessel in which it differs ir..m a first-class torpedo-boat. The King's engagements in Ascot week will include a banquet, which will b^ given in St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle, and a ball in the Waterloo Chamber, for which upwards of five hundred invitations have been issued. The Queen has consented to the new pleasure grounds by the riverside at Windsor, being laid out by the Corporation as a m-mcrial of the Coronation year, being nanv-.i "Alexandra Gardens. Stntistics show that during th> v-i- 1901 1 422 fires broke out in Paris, causing .la:i>aar esti- mated. by the victims at In 1,268 cases the engines w«-re on th- v' y^hi'n 'rom fire to ten minutes. -rum. In order to test the efficiency 0: the electric searchlight at the entrances to Rivers Thanie-s and Med way. a mobilisation of the garrisons will take place next, week. 0\ ster beds are to be the subject of allot- ments. The foreshore of the Waah is to be let bv the Board of Trade in portions cf not more than five acres to each holder. An inquest has been held at Keistcr., Bath, on the bodv of a farmer's daughter, named Veal, who died fr- .m the effect* a self-inflicted wound in the throat with a i;>The evidence shewed that the deceased <<«<•* •«* depressed follow:.»ir an attack of iiifluwui. fhe coroner; said tie, had held v. ral inquest on cases where influenza had In en a tacii r in producing a temporary aberrat.ou of inr^i-•« -and the jury returned a. verdict of U'liH'onirv ,ti.a:a;y. -Ur. and Mrs. Frank Macdoaaid, late of Swansea, and now of Khodeaia. have arrived in Swansea from South Africa for a six months holiday. Mr. Macdonald is of the firm of Messrs. Fitt and Macdonaid, Salis- j bury, Rhodesia.

TEE PEACE OUTLOOK. DEFINITE STATEMENT PROMISED. Mr. Balfour, in the House of Commons, yesterday, said he hoped to be able to state to the House on Monday the result of the recent discussions in South Africa, but he could not be absolutely certain of doing so. METHUEN OX CRUTCHES. Pretoria, Tuesday-Lord Methuen has been removed from hospital to his private residence at Johannesburg. He is beginning to get about on crutches. His injured leg, which was at first four inches shorter than the other, is now scarcely one inch shorter. The union of the bone is satisfactory, and the limb is quite straight.-Reuter. LIEUT. CHARLES ON THE WAY HOME. The War Office announce The steamship Nubia left Port Natal for England on May 24, with invalids, including Lieutenant F. P. J. Charles, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Welsh Regiment. Xcte.—Lieut. Charles, nephew of Aid. H. P. Charles, of Neath, was wounded in company with Private Smale, of Swansea, in a skirmish at a farm near Germiston, the injury being of a very serious nature.)

THE" TïJIES" AND GENERAL BLLLEK. SENSATIONAL CRITICISM OF BLUNDERS. j Sensational disclosures are made in the second volume of the Times History of the War in South Africa," published on Friday, of the unpreparedness of our Army for real warfare in the first stages of the two and a half years' campaign which is now coming to a close in South Africa. The origin of the muddles is attributed to the politicians notably Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who expressed his strong dissent from the pro- posal of the Hartington Commission to create a chief of the staff on the ground that the British Empire could have no general mill- tary policy." From Radical politicians it is an easy step to General Buller, whose conduct in abandoning the guns at Colenso is sharply criticised. Yet the abandonment of the guns was not the worst:—" Just as in the hour of battle he (General Buller) had failed the men whom he led, so now in the hour of trial he was to fail his country, which had entrusted the fortune of war into his hands He utterly lost heart. Not only did he despair of doing anything himself, but he despaired tor others. On the morning of the 16th he telegraphed to Lord Lansdowne that the relief of Ladysmitb was impossible, that Sir G. White would be compelled to lay down ( his arms, and that he proposed to intrench in a defensive position near Chievely. Then on that same morning without waiting for a reply, without waiting to get the fullest information from Sir G. White as to the re- sources at his disposal, without consulting his senior officers, he sent a heliographic message to White suggesting the surrender of Ladysmith. z, z, The exact terms of the Ladysmith heliogram are unknown, but the following, which differs considerably from previous versions, is given as its real purport: As it appears certain thai I cannot relieve Ladysmith for another mouth, and even then by protracted seige operations you will burn your ciphers, destroy your ammunition, and make the best terms possible with the general of the besieg- ing forces, after giving me time to fortify myself on the Tugela." Nor were the blunders confined to Buller. At Talana, Colonel Pickwood, of the Artillery, is said to have lost his nerve, and allowed the enemy to retreat under the muzzles of the British guns. The battle of Ladysmith on Black Monday," so far from being a recon- naissance in force," as the press censor christened it, is declared to have been a serious defeat, even apart from the dfplorable disaster of Nicholson's Nek. The infantry of Colonel Grimwood's brigade, we are told, were badly handled and unsteady in action. The painful story of Nicholson's Nek is told in great detail, and the conclusion is reached that the surrender was premature, though not more humiliating than many sur- renders that occured after it, while there have been many instances where the struggle has been abandoned when there was much better hope of escape or relief. hope of escape or relief. LITIGATION THREATENED. Attempts have been made to interview Sir Redvers Buller concerning the statements made in the second volume of "The Times' History of the War relative to the Battle of Colenso and the heliogram which he sent to Sir George White at Ladysmith' The general declined to be interviewed, but the Daily Mail understands that it is his intention to take legal advice as to the expediency of applying for an injunction to restrain the further publication of the history.

——————————— SAD BOATING ACCIDENT AT LLANELLY. FOUR PERSONS DROWNED. A sad boating fatality, resulting in the loss of four lives, occurred at Llanelly about eight o'clock on Tuesday evening. Briefly, the cir- cumstances are as follows :-At seven o'clock a small sailing boat, owned by Dd. Hopkins, left the cut outside the Great Western Dock with nine occupants. The weather was very foggy and raining. The boat proceeded in the direction of the Machynys Cliffs. During this time there were occasional puffs of wind, and the boat appeared to be in difficulties. Many persons watched the progress of the boat, and it is said that the men were cau- tioned by a man named Davey against going out, because the weather was dirty and the boat overloaded, but his advice was not heeded, According to an eye-witness the accident occurred just before eight o'clock, the skiff being capsized by a sudden squall, and the occupants thrown into the water. Two boatman named David Ruddall and Harry v °u?ifn' wk°. were rowing about near the ghthouse waiting for a steamer, immediately proceeded to the scene of the catastrophe, covering the distance-about a quarter of a mile—in three minutes. But for their timely appearance all the men would have been drowned. They managed to pull five into their boat in a very exhausted condition, but the other four had disappeared altogether, and did not rise again. The boat, which had filled with water, sank in a depth of about nine feet Great credit is due to Ruddall and Morgan for their promptitude in rendering assistance. But for their appearance there cannot be the slightest doubt that all would have been lost. The men drowned were :— Arthur Davies, married, titter at the Burry Tinplate Works, residing at Hick-street. Y Albert Webb, mechanic, Great Western- terrace. married. E. Burgham, Lydney, single man. David John Simons, married, Globe-terrace. The survivors were II. Williams, 47, Dc-laufawr, Llanelly, married. Joseph May (17), Doci; House, Llanelly. Willie Webb, brother of Albert Webb, single. Edwin Dykes, 51, New Dock-road, Llanelly, single. D. Morgan, Globe-terrace, married. E. Burgham, one of the men drowned, only returned home last week. after serving eighteen months at the front with the 2nd Gloucester Volunteers. He was a native of Lydney, and came to Llanelly on Monday evening, to stay with some friends. Some of the eye-witnesses alleged that Albert Webb might have got ashore, but lost his life in keeping his brother up until he became quite exhausted himself. CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. There can be no doubt that the boat was overloaded and badly managed. It is also said that the main sheet was fastened to the stern, so that in the event of a heavy squall, the boat would naturally topple over. j

To Mi. Gosford John, A.K.A., the eminent Welsh scuiptor. has been conferred the honour of executing a bronze statue to bo erected at Windsor to the memory of Major Prince Christian, the King's nephew, who died at Pretoria. I

SWANSEA POLICE COURT, FRIDAY. (Before Messrs. William Law, David Owen, and John White.) A Solitary Drunk. Fanny Grimshaw (38), of ill-repute, no fixed address, was fined 10s. or seven days for drunkenness. Mendicity. David Jones (62), labourer, no fixed abode, charged with begging in Castle-square, was discharged with a caution. "A Reformatory Boy." Thomas Francis (18), labourer, 23, Peter's- street, was charged with stealing a quantity of coke, valued 4d., from the Cwmfelin Works on Mav 22nd. He admitted the offence.- Deputy Chief Constable said the young man had three previous convictions against him. He had been in a reformatory school.—Mr. David Owen: And he has not reformed. —Mr Law said the magistrates would be as lenient as they could. Prisoner would be fined 10s. or So to prison. He did not have the money. SATURDAY. (Before Messrs. W. Walters (in the chair), E. J. Boundy, A. H. Thomas, D. M. Glas- brook, and T. Davies.) Minor Offences. Jos Isaacs (26), 4, Paxton-terrace, was fined 7s. 6d. or five days for drunkenness. Thos. Evans, labourer, of no fixed abode, charged with wandering about in an unsound state0 of mind in Castle-square, on May 24th, was sent to the Workhouse; and Wm. Mor- gan, Llangyfelach-road, had to pay 2s. 6d. for throwing stones in that thoroughfare. "A Land Shark." Florence Winstone, an unfortunate, of no fixed address, was charged with stealing a purse containing a halt a sovereign, a half- crown, and a two-shilling piece from the per- son of a foreign sailor named Paulus Ferer. Prosecutor deposed to meeting the defendant on the night of the 28th April, and to missing his purse after he had been in her company a short time.—Mrs. Elizabeth Llewellyn, the female searcher, and P.C. (57) -Jones having been called, a sentence of three months' im- prisonment was passed, the woman having a bad record against her. County Miscellanies. Osmond Barnes, a Swansea seaman, was fined 15s. including costs; and Samuel John, Gorseinon, collier, was ordered to pay the costs (5s.) for drunken and disor- derly conuuct, while the following were penalised for drunkenness alone: James Morgan. David Salmon, NVIII. Powell, and David Clifford, all of Gorseinon.-For leaving ing his horse and cart unattended, Frank Taylor, a Swansea haulier was fined 10s. including costs; and John Jenkins and Hannah Matthews, Gorseinon. each for- feited 5s. for allowing cattle to stray on the highway. MONDAY. (Before Mes-is. S. Goldberg and Jos. Rosser.) Inebriation. Frederick Mulliner, labourer, of no fixed abode, and Daniel Jones, tinworker, Morris- ton, were fined for diunkenness.—Thomas Hancock, 90, Kilvey-road, was alao fined for a similar oti"pncp.- The case of Elizabeth Denman. Brook-street, was adjourned for a week. Charge of Stealing a Flower Pot. Two youths, named Kichard Hayes, of Gorse-road, and Albert Francis,, of Peters- terrace, were charged with breaking into 53, Brynnielin-street, and stealing an ornamen- tal flower pot value JBl 5s. It appeared that defendants, after midnight, knocked up the prosecutor (Mr. F. Owen) and said his house had been broken tuto. and that they had seen a man bolt away. They told the same story to P.C. Gammon, but he was not satisfied with their statement, and locked them up. The magistrates granted a remand for a week. Affiliation. David Thomas, of 1, Sharpzberg-place, Lan- dore, was summoned by Margaret Ann Grif- nths. single woman, to show cause, etc. Mr. Henry Thompson prosecuted, and Mr. Viner Leeder defended. The casp had been pre- viously before the magistrates, who then dismissed it for want of corroborative evi- dence. It was stated that defendant was a married man, and that plaintiff was in service at the Mysydd Inn, with defendant mother-in-law Additional evidence was now called, and the magistrates made an order for the payment of 3s. 6d. a week and costs. Notice of appeal was given. Dd. Davies, 75. Martin-street. Morriston, was ordered to pay os. bd. per week for 14 years towards the support of the child of Mary Ann Williams. Wife Desertion. Dd. John, described as an engineer, of 17, Cwm-level-road, was summoned by his wife Catherine John, for desertion. Mr. J. Viner Leeder, who appeared for the defendant, ad- mitted the desertion on behalf of his client, and explained that the reason was in con- sequence of the woman's intemperate habits. She had run him heavily into debt, despite the amount of money he gave her. An order for 10s. a week was made. "On the Impulse of the Moment." John Henry Faggerty (17). fishmonger, Gower-street, and lodging at 23, Mansel- street, was charged with stealing a lady's gold ring, value E2 10s., the property of Mr. Winterhalter, jeweller. High-street. This was the same young fellow, who, in February last, wag charged with obtaining fish from Mr. Percy Molyneaux by false pretences. He was then treated as a "first offender," and bound over to come up for judgment when called on. Prosecutor said that the young fellow came to his shop on Saturday evening. and asked to be shown some engagement rings. He was taken into a private room and shown a tray with numerous rings. Faggerty se- lected three, and wanted to have them sent to his lodgings, to be paid for on delivery. Shortly after prisoner had left the shop one of the rings was missed, and the police were sent for. Faggerty came back the second time, but prosecutor was too busy to speak to him. Defendant pleaded guilty. He said it had been done on the impulse of the moment. He was willing to pay for the ring, asked the magistrates to give him another chance, and he would leave the town altogether. The magistrates )'Ü him he was liable to three months' imprisonment, but they would deal leniently with him, and sent him down for a month only. TUESDAY. (Before Messrs. J. W. Jones, Dd. Owen, and Griff. Davies.) Drunkenness. Elizabeth Lloyd, an unfortunate; Beatrice Johnson, 58, Jockey-street; John F. Pater- son, engineer, of the s.s. Narcissus; and Mary Ann Shepherd (married), 6. Brook- street. were penalised for drunkenness. Immorality. Paul A. Hearne (20), described as a la- bourer, of 70, Foxhole-road, was charged with living wholly or in part on the pro- ceeds of immorality.—P.C. Williams said he knew the pr isoner for the past four months. He had done no work during that time. "Witness had seen him in the company of prostitutes day and night.—Inspector Gill explained that there were seven previous convictions against the defendant. On the last occasion he was sent to prison for two months for' a. similar offence- to that with which he was now charged.—Prisoner, who had nothing to say. was sent to jail for three months with hard labour. A Dangerous Practice. f enllllalld End res, of 57, Neath-road, was summoned for attempting to enter a tram- car whilst in motion in Neath-road on May 3rd. Mi. Viner Leeder, who prosecu-ted, stated that the proceedings had been taken at the request of the authorities.—The de- fendant. who pleaded guilty, said he would not have attempted to jump on to the car had hq tiqot been fate tor business and a. bit anxious at the time.—The Bench took a lenient view of the eas»>, and fined defendant 10s. including costs. Persistent Cruelty. Geo. Monis. painter. 21. Rock-street, was summoned by his wife, Elizabeth Ann, for persistent cruelty on May 20th. Defendant did not apppu'—Complainant stated that she had left her husband about a week ago. beeau-e lie kicked and beat her.The Bench granted a separation order, the defendant to pay 12s. 6d. per week towards his wifes support. "Too Much of a Lady. Geo. Fredk. Barrett, of Benthall-place, was summoned by his wife, Mary Cleave Barreitt, for sureties of the peace. Com- plainant's evidence was to the effect that her husband came home on May 14th, and threatened her. At this stage the man brote out into an oration. "She too much of a lady for me!" he said. "When I have come home from work on several occasions shes had no food ready for me. I've to cook it myself."—Defendant was bound over to be of good behaviour for three months. WEDNESDAY. (Before. Messrs. Wm. Walters and D. Owen.) Drunk and Disorderly. David Hughes, a steelworker, of 891, Neath- road, charged with being drunk and disor- derly in Neath-road was fined 7s. 6d. with the alternative of five days. Theft of a Gold Watch. Rosa Carlo (21), cook, 60, Farm-lane, and James Furgusson (33), seaman, Tiger public- house, Strand, were charged with stealing a gold watch and chain valued at £10, from the Tiger Inn, the property of Elizabeth Jones, landlady. Complainant and Isaac Raphael Levi, pawnbroker, having both been called, Carlo was discharged; Fergusson was sent to prison for two months' hard labour. Assaulting the Police. Hugh Thomas (28), labourer, Mariner- street, was charged with being drunk in Walter-road and assaulting P.C. Parker.- The constable said prisoner struck and kicked him. At the station he again as- saulted the officer.-A civilian also gave evi- dence.-Prisoner was fined 30s. or 14 days. Sequel to Pontardawe Court Leet. David Davies, landlord of the Fountain Inn, Pontardulais, was summoned for sup- plying liquor to drunken persons on May 15th. Mr. R. T. Leyson appeared for the defendant.—P.C. John Jones deposed to visi- ting defendants' house on the evening in question, and seeing a man named Wm. Bonnel, and another in a drunken state. For the defence, Mr. Leyson submitted that the whole point of the case was whether ther( was any beer supplied except that at the Court Leet.—Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, sis- ter-in-law to the defendant, said she held a temporary transfer of the licence, and Dd. Davies had nothing to do with the business now. There was a Court Leet at the house that day ,and the agent had engaged a room.-The magistrates said they were satis- fied that drink was sold to the drunken per- sons, and Davies was legalljy responsible. but taking into consideration some excep- tional circumstances, they would only im- pose a fine of 20s. and costs, the licence not to he endorsed. The men—Wm. Bonnell. farmer, Pontardulais, and Wiu. Griffiths, collier, Pontardulais. were fined 10s. each inclusive for being drunk on the premises. "Had been to the Court Leet." Samuel Jones, butter dealer, Pontardulais, was summoned for being drunk on the same evening. Mr. Dahne admitted the offence on defendant's behalf, and said that he had also been to the court leet—A fine of 10s. was imposed. In Search of Game. A Treboeth labourer, named Jno. Richards, was summoned by Mr. Philip Richard, of Penplas Farm, Llangvfelach, for trespassing in search of game, on May 19th. Mr. W. A. Thomas prosecuted.—Evidence was ten- dered by a farm servant, named Philip Richards, and a man named Barnes.—A fine of 20s. inclusive was imposed. A Doubt in the Case. A clerk named Frank Winkley, of Swan- sea, was summoned for riding his bicycle without a light at the Mumbles on May 16th. Mr. D. Seline defended.—The Bench thought there was a doubt in the case, and chsmissed the summons. THURSDAY. (Before Messrs. J. R. Leaver, S. Goldberg, and J. Rosser.) The Charge Against John Logan. The Militiaman John Logan, of No. 2, Eliphant-row, again appeared in the dock on the charge of doing grevious bodily harm to Johauna Rowe. the woman having sufficiently recovered to make her appearance in court. Mr. L. Richards pro- secuted. and Mr. Henry Thompson defended. —Complainant told how she was in the bar of the Palace of Varieties, High-street, on the 12th April, when the defendant started an argument with her husband. Words coming to blow-, the manager of the bar interfered, and put Rowe in a side compart- ment. Complainant then appealed to Logau "not to kick up a row with Tom," whereupon the defendant, exclaiming that he would fight her, kicked her in the stomach. Not being well at the time, complainant ^aS taken seriously ill. Drs. Forsyth and Hu- bert Thomas were called in, and later she was taken to the hospital in a dangerous condition. She was, however, operated up011 successfully, and at last was able to appea1'- Complainant (cro;ss-examined) denied that her husband had caused the injuries hy beating her.-Evidence having also been ten- dered by the wife of one Arthur Rowe, Eliza- beth Thomas (sister), the husband of com- plainant, and Dr. Hubert James, hotlse- physician at the Hospital. Eventually, the case was adjourned until Monday, on account of the fact that the manager of the bar (11 man named Beynon) was at Margam with the Yeomanry. Miscellaneous. John Andrews, of Cockett, and L. Casarine. High-street, were both fined 5s. for contra- vention of the Weights and Measures Act.— John Evans, 1, Tintern-street, Sketty, "as fined 20s. or seven days for stealing 3d. worth of chaff, belonging to one Charles Hill.

ENGLAND V. AUSTRALIA THE FIRST TEST MATCH. The weather was dull and threatening at Birmingham yesterday morning when the first of the test matches was started upon a perfect wicket. England, who won the toss, made an indifferent start. Fry being caught at 5 before he had scored anything, and at 9 Ranjitsinhji ran Maclaren out rather foolishly- The Prince himself went out at 34, but then, when matters looked very black, Jackson and Tyidesley gave a splendid display of batting, and at luncheon the score was 99 for three wickets. After luncheon Jackson batted well, and hit seven 4's before playing a ball on to his wicket. ENGLAND.—1st Innings. A. C. MacLaren, run out 9 C. B. Fry, c Kelly, b Jones 0 Ranjitsinhji. b Armstrong 13 Jackson, b Jones 53 Tyldesley, not out 52 Lilley, c Jane", b Noble 2 Hirst, not oot 4 Extias 1 Total (fcr 5 wkts) .134 ENGLAND 234 for 7 wickets: Tyldesley, not out, 100 Hirst, not out, 42.

We regret to record the death of Mr. Chao. Douglas, the second son of Mr. Geo. Bell, borough surveyor, Swansea. Deceased, who was 24 years of age, had been practically an invalid since birth.

INDIAN LINER FOUNDERS. SEVEN HUNDRED LIVES LOST. The Naples newspapers announce that the steamer Kcenig Albert, landed at that port on Tuesday twenty survivors of the crew and passengers of the British steamer Camorta, which foundered during a cyclone in the Indian Ocean, early this month. Eighty- nine of the crew, and 650 passengers (nearly all Indians), perished in the disaster. The vessel was last heard of in the Bay of Bengal. The present is the first news that the ship had been lost. The Camorta was an iron screw steamer of 2,112 gross tonnage, owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company (Limited), and registered at Glasgow. A life- belt and lifeboat belonging to her, had previously been picked up.

——————1 "See Jones over there ]<aughine s.. neartuy Somebody must have told him a funny himself „ "More Iik,'1-V Jones told it Youth (in the barber's chair) "I say, do you think I'll ever have a moustache r" Barber (after thorough examination): "Well, I can't say as I do Youth:" Hem, that's vewy odd. iy, my grv^'nor has a tremendous moustache." aroer: "That may be; but perhaps you take after your ma." it} after your ma." it} Mrs. Caudle: "Wake up, Jeremiah. I do Deueve there's a man in the room." Caudle: Ies> dear; and he's trying his best to get a few wmkg of sleep. Good-night. ^ou sa7> Mrs. Strongminde, that you find a nff Perc,en':age widowers opposed to women's s rage?-' "Yes: women's lefts are naturally opposed to women's rights Getting On.—"How is your daughter getting w,th the piano, Jones?" "First rate. She Ch? P'ay with both hands now. Says she'll be aDie to play with her ear in six months." « did your weather prediction turn out ?" "The prediction was all right," answered the p ophet, a little, sternly, but somehow or other weather went wrong again." He was Nervous.—She "Why do you toy so n rv°Ugjy with that fan—are you afraid of it ? gallantly) "I am afraid of anything that couid produce a coolness between us." c°nductor said in a tone of great severity ,• a passenger who was making considerable disturbance on a car, "Remember, sir, that you on a public vehicle, and you must behave as such." Reallymadam, your daughter is perfectly artning. She must have had many offers marriage." "You are right; but then, you know, I am much too young to let her marry." Very Sudden.—Frank Fairleigh: "Yes, Miss antique, to be frank with you-" Miss Antique (with a chirp) "Oh, Mr. Fairleigh, of course you may be Frank with me-but this is so sudden." Jack: What makes you look so glum ? I .think y°u'd feel jolly after receiving the invitation to that swell dinner next week." l iek "That's all right; but what am I to do in i"e meantime ?'' ^^truetor: In whit respect did the four- Pnrh and nineteenth centuries resemble each omer?" Grees: "The nineteenth century it seinbled the fourteenth in that both were a hundred years long." Distracted wife: "I'm going to the dentist's H11 T e t,lis tootil out- Just mind the baby uu j C0me back." Husband (with alacrity): °u mind the babv, Jeanue; I'll go and get a tooth pulled out!" Hector's wife (severely): "Tommy Robinson, low is y0U (jQn't- take off your hat when you meet me ? Tummy '• Well, marm, if I take off ™.v hat to you, what be I to do when I meet the parson himself ?" Anything new in your neighbourhood ? we asked of a farmer. "Yes, the whole neighbour- iood is stirred up," he replied. "What is the cause?" WÐ asked, eagerly. "Ploughing," I dnly answered the farmer. Miss Tiptop "Did you enjoy yourself at the pera last evening?" Miss Westend: "Oh, rc'inendously. Mr. lliathersby is the most 0Jlghtfui conversationalist 1 ever attended a musical performance with." ^11 the Difference.—He: "I am rather in avour 0f English than the American mode of spelling." She: "Yes?" He: Yes, indeed! i lake parlour," for instance. Having 'u' in it biases all the difference in the world." Smith: "I don't like to make any complaint ° a neighbour, Mr. Jones, but your dog kept up rirrft11^0 barking all night." "Oh, that's all p 1 he's used to it—won't hurt him. Kind to mention it, however." bachelor Ignorance.—Young Mother: "He is x, m,e^'lat cross to-day. He is teething." Old u '^or (in great awe of the mite of humanity) *11(1 ^hen do you expect him to commence— er-commellce-hairing- ? Collector: "Can't you give me any eneourage- about this old account?" Mr. Go- 'Why, yes, of course; I will pay you as I pay anybody." I pay anybody." f Yes, I am opposed to our girls marrvin' urri"(,r,s, said old Mrs. Sipes. "I'm just that pposed to it that if my girls can't marry people fi'. < !eir 0Wn sex they needn't marry at all, and s all there is about it!" fhat was a great eulogy of the marriage rUn ^'°n that Hinklev made in bis after- sPeech last evening, wasn't it?" "Yes. f a 'ov°ly domestic life he must have' ,rnuch- Hinkley's a sworn bachelor." ^.lat a pleasant man that was you were just i Wh -ln^ to t U,ll He gives me the creeps." I thought him very polite. He inquired ,• !fc^rely alter your health and that of your family. > «Yeg> He,s an undertaker-» Husband: "I got that dressmaker's bill of ? 8 to"day, and paid it. It was just £ 15, and hpr' e7ery Penny I had." Wife: "How good of „ told her to divide it into four and send P,,1 a time, and she's done it." Ella: "Belle told me that you told her that ucu j told vou not to tell her." Stella: T a mean"thin?- 1 told her not t0 tel1 you 1 told her." Ella: "Well, I told her I I did ^ou s'ie to^ me—so don t 'ier "Do you keep matches?" asked a wag of one of our grocers. "Oh. yes, all kinds!" said the grocer. I'll take a trotting match," said the noy. Whereupon the grocer seized him by the nape of the neck and applied his right trotter vigorously, jje found his match, and trotted. A novel advertising scheme was introduced by J1 me £ cl>ant in Carthage. A series of prodigious f°,'tracks were painted leading from each side or the square to his establishment. The scheme worked to perfection, for everybody seemed curious enough to follow them to their destina- tion. P Extract fn.in a letter written at college: "I am much rejoiced, dearest uncle, that you are coming to visit me next Monday. I will be at the station to meet the train. As we haven't seen each other for a long time, that I may easily recognise you hold a five-pound note in your right hand. A Bad Blunder.—Visitor (in gaol, to prisoner) "hat are you here for?" Prisoner: "For sealing." Visitor: "What did you steal?" "\v°r?er: "I stole a girl's affections." Visitor: p,. '» that is no infraction of the law?" nsoner: "H—m, I carried 'em off with her a"her's horse and cart." "ls your boy Josh the kind of youth who f/uses to take good advice from his parents?" f) fV aP8wered Farmer Corntassel, "I can't say iat he is. I happened to overhear a conversation br.tween him an' his mother yesterday. 'Mandy ^.as tellin' him, very earnest, to try not to be as a fool in some things as his father is. An' 1 must say the boy tuck it right kindly." He was saying: "As the pearly column of moke in a winter's atmosphere rises unbroken eavenward, so my heart rises to thee. As the sunflower follows the cruel sun which gives it "ght, so my breast follows thee. As the blue oo* runs its unhindered course to the sea, so soul in slavery goes to thee." Said she: Henry, now that we're engaged, will your Penknife cut corns ? 11 :jSis Wife was Away.—Kickwood (to his old "pOo'f^low, whom he has met by chance): into the house, old man. Here's a Dottle. Have a drink." Bunker: "Does your wife let you drink?" Rickwood:" Why. of fourse! Have a cigar, won't you ? Bunker: thanks. Does your wife (puff) allow you to « P° (Pu^» Pu") in the house ? Kickwood Certainly We'll have dinner, and then we'll go round to the club and meet some of the boys- Bunker: "Does your wife let you go to the club?" Kickwood: "Whv, of course!" "Cm—where is your wife?" Kick- wood "She is visiting relatives in the country." •^vases ?" said the artist, flattered by the presence of the millionaire in his studio. "Yes. sir. I shall be happv to shew you my best canvases. Something allegorical ? Or do you prefer a landscape ?" "What I want," said Mr. Newrich, the eminent contractor, with decision, is something about a vard and a half long and » yard wide, to cover some cracks in the frescoin' A witness, who had «iven his evidence in such a way as to satisfy everybody in court that he was committing perjury, being cautioned by Justice- said it 'ast '•My lord, you may believe me or not. b;:t 1 have stated not a word that is false, for I b -en wedded to truth from my infancy." ,said Justice "but the question is how kmy have you been a widower P 1 I

DEATH OF MISS ROWLAND OF FFRWYD VALE. THE FUNERAL. A most painful shock was the accompani- ment of the news, which was circulated on Monday morning, of the death of Miss Row- land, of Ffrwyd Vale, the only daughter of the late Alderman John Henry Rowland. The illness, which lamentably had a fatal termination on Sunday night, was o on y a weeks'duration. From the first it was seen i that the symptoms were very grave, and for some days Dr. Griffiths, Swansea, and Dr. Lewis were in almost constant attendance Death was due to pneumonia and confluent heart failure. The name f generations, in the Neath disti o associated with the various agencies for the uplifting of the people and the auev ation of the distressed, and, like her prcde- cessors, Miss Rowland was actively Mien with all the charitable and philanthropic institutions of the town and district. True to the traditions of her family the deceased lady was deeply interested in education, and representative bodies, fully realizing this, only on Friday last re-elected her to represent the School Boards of the district on the board of governors of the Neath County School. Further, the Neath Town Council did her the honour, quite recently, to appoint her to succeed Mr. Charles Evan-Thomas, of Gnoll, as one of the governors of University College. Cardiff. It was due to Miss Rowland that Oxford University extension lectures were delivered at Neath last winter, and it is known that she had already taken preliminary steps for securing a delivery of another series. But, as the true, unchanging friend of the poor and the distressed, her memory will longest be cherished. z, Out of regard for the convenience of the public the relatives of the deceased lady ar- ) ranged for the funeral to take place on Wednesday. The interment took place in the family vault at Cadoxton, near Neath, where are deposited the remains of her father and mother. There was a large attendance at the funeral. Amongst those who were present ,weie the Mayor of Neath (Aid. H. P. Charles), the ex- Mayor (Coun. L. C. Thomas), the Town Clerk (Edwin C. Curtis), Councillors Hopkin Morgan, Ben Griffith, Alderman Trick, Messrs. J. Newall Moore, J. Herbert Moore, W. Harry Rees, A. George, William Cribb, J. R. R. Ritson, Major Green, Revs. H. J. Harris, J. L. Thomas (Vicar of Aberpergwm), D. W. Hop- kins Messrs. W. Inch Moore, J. Cook Rees, R. G. Davies, Walter Whittington, George Whittino-ton, John Roberts, B. W. Davies, J. Freegard, J. G. Davies, M.A. (Headmaster Neath County School), D. J. Davies, (Head- master Meiyn School), Harry G. Thomas, D. M. Jenkins, Matthew Morgan, Coun. A. J. Jeffreys, Mr. R. Young, Coun. E. Evans Bevan, Messrs. Addis, Hearn. Edward Powell, W. H. David, T. H. Hawkins, Wm. Howell, E. C. Pole, Chief Constable, Evan Lewis, Aid. Jenkin Hill, Messrs. J. W. Price, Dd. Rees, F. J. Gibbins, E. J. Gibbins, Sheppard, and Dr. Whittington. There were several ladies awaiting the arrival of the cortege at the church. Amongst these were Mrs. J. H. R. Ritson, Miss Gwen- doline Rcys, Miss Elaine Mills, Mrs. Bevan, and Miss Rees. The coffin, which was of polished oak, bore a breastplate on which was the following in- scription, MAYZOD ROWLAND, Born 2nd September, 1864, Died 25th May, 1902. The funeral car was beautified with a great profusion of flowers, including wreaths sent by the Corporation, the Governors of the Neath County School, the Scholars of the Neath County School, the Neath Nursing Association, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Morgan, Brynhyfryd, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gibbins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Habberly Price, Mrs. and Miss Price, Brynglas, Miss Mansel Thomas, Mrs. Allen, Neath Abbey, Miss James, London (forget-me-nots from the deceased Miss Rowland's own flower garden), Mrs. Morgan Williams, Kiilay House, Miss Brock, Swansea, Mr. M. Williams, Killay House, Mrs. Philip Rowland, Mrs. Charles Hutchins, Mr. tind. Mrs. Hemes and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Job Freegard, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Moore Gwyn, the Misses Bevan, Cadoxton, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Rowland Ritson, Mr and Mrs Edward Davies, Caewern, Dr and Mrs Latimer, Swansea, Mr and Mrs Bath, AUty- feriu, the servants at Ffrwyd Vale, Miss Daw e, the Mumbles, George, Aubrey, Milburn and Caryl Williams, the late Miss Rowlands farm servants, Miss Amy Price, Brynderwen. The wreath from the Neath Nursing Asso- ciation bore the following words written on a card In very affectionate remembrance ot their devoted treasurer, and a token of sincere esteem for her, whom they deeply mourn." The mourning coaches were occupied by the following No. 1—Rev Tudor Jones (Unitarian Min- ister, Swansea), the Rev Edward Morgan, Neath, the Vicar of Cadoxton (the Rev J. D. James, M.A.). No. 2—Dr Griffiths, Dr Lewis, Mr Perkins, Swansea, Mr Travers Wood. No. 3—Mr J. Fear Davies, who conducted the funeral arrangements. No. 4-Aliss Brock, Mr Bransby Williams, Mr Aubrey Williams, Mr Dyson Williams. No. 5—Mrs Latimer, Miss James and Miss Dawe. No. 6—The Ffrwd Vale servants. All along the route over which the cortege passed blinds were drawn, and genuine mourners (many of them from amongst the poor) lined the footways. The service at Cadoxton Church was per- formed by the Vicar (the Rev. J. D. James), and at the graveside by the Rev Tudor Jones, Unitarian minister of Swansea. It will be seen by announcement in another column of this issue that a memorial service will be held at Gnoll-road Congregational Church, Neath, on Thursday evening of next week, when the Rev Tudor Jones will deliver an appreciation on the life and ^character of the deceased lady. Public References. At the Neath Borough Police Court, on Monday, Mr James Fear Davies made feeling reference to the lamented death of Miss Row- land, and said the deceased lady had followed most worthily in the footsteps of her honoured father and mother. Miss Rowland always showed deep interest in deserving institutions, and her removal by death would be deeply felt. v Mr Edward Powell (solicitor) said he desired to associate himself with the remarks -just uttered. At a meeting of the Neath School Board held on Tuesday, the chairman (Aid Charles) made feeling allusion to tne d of Miss Rowland, and said it was an event which they all deeply deplored. It was an inscrutable providence which taken away one so y,-)xing, and -ovitll slich fair proinise of service. Perhaps it wa providence SSTtadto ueb»r b-n, ?eat An nAXi i 'phe chairman then irtd ioJss*: i'? fr rr learn of the death of MISS Rowlands with the deepest sorrow, and regret that one who has done so much for education, and who has devoted her life to philanthropic objects, should have been so early taken away, beg respectfully to offer their sincerest sympathy with her friends and relatives. jvir W m. Cribb (Vice-Chairman), in second- inc, said Miss Rowlands was of the noblest type of womanhood, and the loss occasioned by her death was irreparable. The resolution was carried, all the mem- bers of the Board rising to their feet. Miss Rowlands' Noble Bequests. The late Miss Rowland had by will made I the following bequests :— £ 200 to the Winifred House Invalid Childrens' Convalescent Nurs- ing Home, Wray Crescent, Tollington Park, London. X200 to the Home for Convalescents, at Porthcawi. Her library of books, and £2,000, to the Mayor and Corporation of Neath, the money to aid in the erection of a new Public Free Library, or in the enlargement of the present I Free Library. -9 JE2,000 to the Neath Nursing Assooiation, j to build a home for the Queen's Nurses at Neath, or to be invested, and the proceeds applied to the general purposes of the Institution. There are legacies for all who were iu the employ of the Rowland family, at Neatu, in one instance the amount being £ 200.

NEATH AND DISTRICT NOTES BY AVATGHMAN. DEATH IN SUMMER. Somehow we can associate death with winter, but in summer, when the leaves clothe the trees, and flowers start up under our feet, and the melody of the birds fills the air, we feel that death is strangely out of place. But there are no seasons reserved for the grim conqueror. None can hinder him, and he passes freely into mansion and cottage alike, and in summer's heat and winter's cold alike. PAUSE. The whole district has been deeply moved by the death of the lady of Ffrwd Vale, a lady who. bearing an honoured name, and endowed with great wealth, by her life and character enhanced the lustre of that name, and presented the spectacle (alas so rare) of a Christianly discharge of life's duty, and a performance of its trusts. Some show more than a disposition to ask, ''Why are the young and useful taken away by death." This is a mystery we dare not attempt to unravel, but whilst one may not penetrate the mystery, one may at least reverently catch the lessons which such removals teach. There are lessons and we shall do ourselves serious harm if we reject them. To receive the lessons we must pause, and only think of what it means to pause in our headlorg race for place, and wealth and fame. WHAT LIFE IS? To pause, and to think what life is to us, and what the utmost value is, the highest estimate we can set upon what we are making of it. Such events as the death of Miss Rowland, she whoae cheery smile we shall never see again, and whose kindly word we shall never hear again, make even the hardest hearted pause, and bring an unwonted tenderness into their word and look. It is no new thing to be told that when death stzikes down the innocent and young, for every fragile form from which he lets the panting spirit free, a hundred virtues rise, in shapes of mercy, charity, and love, to walk the world and bless it. Of every tear that sorrowing mortals shed on such green graves, some good is born, some gentler nature comes. In the Destroy- er's steps there spring up bright creatures that defy his power, and his dark path becomes a way of light to Heaven." Charles Dickens is right. We have seen some con- firmation of it within the last few days. Let us hope that the gracious influence may long remain IN THE PRESENCE. We seem to have during the last few days been in the very presence of death. In our midst a conflict has taken place between youth and death, and death has conquered. The generous loving heart is still, the hands ever ready to relieve distress and suffering, have been quietly folded, the journey is com- pleted, bnt-the influence of the tender devoted life still lives. I lift mine eyes to see, earth vanisheth, I lift up wistful eyes, and bend my knee, Trembling, bowed down, and face to face with death, I lift mine eyes to see. t < < Lo, what I see is death that shadows me Yet whilst I, seeing, draw a shuddering breath, Death like a mist grows rare perceptibly. < w Beyond the daikness light, beyond the scathe Healing, beyond the Cross a palm branch tree, Beyond death life, on evidence of faith I lift mine eyes to see."

THE ROYAL JUBILEE METAL, EXCHANGE (INCORPORATED). SWANSEA, Tuesday, May 27,1902. PIG IKON.—Last week, being a. broken week, there has been very little doing, and the market is practically unaltered. The shipments have been fairly good all round, but with a slight increase in stocks. There is a fair demand for iron tor consumption. FINISHED IRON AND STEEL.—There is nothing fresh to report in this branch of business, and prices are, of course, regulated by the value of pig iron and scraps. The combination of the tinplate bar makers remains intact and the quotations firmly held to. TINPLATEs.-There have been large shipments during the past week, being nearly seventy thousand boxes in excess of the receipts from the works, thereby reducing the stocks again to the low point of 114,250 boxes. Makers' prices are still adhered to, notwith- standing the reports from Liverpool, which place is not now, however, the centre of business in tinplates, this having been transferred gradually to London, and, therefore, the Etatements from Liverpool, as to sales made, emanate from buyers who are endeavouring to bear prices irrespective ¡ of there being no reasons whatever for such action, especially when the value of raw materials is maintained at a high point, particu- larly Block Tin, which continue to be upheld at high figures, thus adding to the costl of produc- tion sMosii- f B cza —. PIG IRON. — Glasgow warrants, 53s lid, MIDDLESBORO'.—No. 3. 49s 4^d, 49s 5d, other numbers in proportion. HEMATITB.-Warrants. 59s 9d, for mixed numbers, f.o.b., Cumberland according to brand. WELSH HEMATITE.— WELSH BARS.- £ 6 2s 6d toL6 12s 6d. Angles,&c., at usual extras, f.o.t at works. SHEET IRON.— £ 8 5s Od to £ 8 10a Od, f.o.t. aSTE°BL9RAiLS.-Heavy sections, 10s Od light do., £ 6 10s Od to £ 7 108 Od, f.o.t. sleepers, angles, channels, •• rdmg to section and specification. 1 STEEL SHEETS.- £ 8 5s Od to ES 108 Od, with the usual extras for the hi,-her -auges. BESSEMER STEEL.-Tmpla.te bars, 15 28 6d. SIEMENS TH^ 6S> £ 5 53. All delivered m the district, nett °\1INFLATBS.—Makers quotations for Bessemei steel coke, 13s 9d to 14s Od; Siemens (coke finish; 14s Oi to 148 3d; ternes, per double box, 28 by 20C..26sOd,27sOd,to28s 6d; best charcoal, 158 6d to 16s 6d, according to finish ot brand; 6d to Is Der box less than primes. Odd sizes, usual extras. All delivered in Prince of Uales Dock, Swansea; cash, less 3 and 1 per cent. Big sheets for galvanising, 6x3 x 30 gauge, per ton, f.o.t., £ 11 0s to £ 11 2s 6d. ™ o lackPlate, £ 10 17s 6d to £ 11 0s Od. i Swansea Harbour Trustees have furnished # ™wino official return of tinplates reooived from the works, shipped, and in stock :— Week ending Last week. Corresponding May 24,1902. week last year. Boxes. Boxes. Boxes. Received 44,426 53,724 66,872 Shipped 114.202 57,175 82,195 In stock 114,250 184,026 77,942 COPPBR.-Chill bars, JE55 2a 6d to JE55 2a 6d. BLOCK TIN.— £ 136 Os Od to JB132 lOa Od. SPELTER.— £ 18 10s Od. LEAD, English, £1115s Od; Spanish, Ell Ilia 3d. per telegram received on 'Change ANTHRACITE COAL.-Finest hand-picked malt- ing, 20s Od to 21s Od second quality hand-picked malting, 18s Od to 18s 6d; best large, according to quality and selection, 15s Od to 16s 6d; red vein or similar large, 12s Od to 12s 3d rnbbly culm, per ton, 48 9d to 5s 3d. All delivered f.o.b. Swansea, cash 30 days, less 21 per cent. STEAM COALS.—Large, 14s tid to 15s 6d; second quality do., 13a Od to 13s 6d; bunkers, according to quality, 9s 6d to 10s Od small, 7a 6d to 8s Od per ton, delivered f.o.b. Swansea, cash 30 days, less 21 per cent. BITUMINOUS COALS.—Large (No. 3 Riolidda) 14s 6d to 15s 6d thro'coals, 128 Od to 138 od small, 10s Od to lis Od; Large (No. J Rhondda), lis 6d to 12s; delivored.f.o.b. Swansea, cash 30 days, less 2h per cent. COKE.—Best foundry, 20s to 21s Od; f"' « 14s Odto 15s Od per ton, f.o.b. Swansea, 0 days, less 2-i per cent. PATENT FUEL.—13s 6d to 14s Od. IRON ORES.—I'afna (per N'ayl°r, Co.), 15s Od. Rubio, 14s 0d per ton, ex-ship; cash, 30 days. „ • ,.n PITWOOD. — 20s per tor tracks, net, cash 30 days.

A special meeting S(^ Watch Committee, held on Friday last, Dr. J. A. Rawlings in the chair decided to recom- mend .the justices to reduce, as far as pos- sible, the number of sQfceti-day licenses, and also music and dancing licenses in the bor- ough.

PONTARDAWE- BLACK GLAMORGAN. The Pontardawe Police Court, judging by tha number of ca-w of drunkenness at the last magistrates' mcetin?. supplies its fair share to the list. Iu justice to Poutardawe, however, it ought to be said that most of the ca."es are from the other districts, aud only brought here for trial. Perhaps th \>_e couUl be reduced if the Benob I inflicted the full penalty in every case, or, at least, on old offenders every time. CILYBEBILL SCHOOL BOARD. On Monday eveniny a special meeting was held, Mr. Morgan Joues ( v;o:- ;haivrcuu) presiding. Ne, Schools. It was decided to u!Jj> -int Mr. Charles Thomas, 63, Wind-street, c-\v msp j,_ as architect to prepare new plans fur the prop sed school- at Alltwen. The same net to exceed a cost of £ 7,000. Vote of Condolence. It was move i bv Mr. M. Joi.es that the deep sympathy of the Board be expredse I with the chairman, Mr. Herb-rt Lloyd, in the sad bereavment he had lately suffered by the death of his brother. Mr. Russel Lloyd T::e Rev. D. Jenkins seconded, and the members passed tha same, standing. T o clerk was ordered to convey the resolution to the chairman. SUNDAY CONCERT. Cn Sunday next the Tawe Male YClce Party give a sacred concert, at the T>iban,aele Chapel. The test. pieee teey a.e competing in at the B econ Eisted ;fod o Jnae2nd will be rendered. This i-» a new depa-tu-e in Pontardawe, and will be no doubt largely attended.

SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. JAMKS AND JAMES. Freehold Farm, Dwell ng-house, Out- buildings, &c.,at Swansea June 10 LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Marine Excursions per s.s. Brighton." Excursions per G.W R. MONDAY, June 2. A Royal Divorce" at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. BANK HOLIDAY, Aug. 4. Burry Port Anuual Regatta and Rustic Sports.

RAILWAY RETURNS. RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY a tlle truffle returns for tbe week y as compared with the correB" ponding week in 1%1 1902. 1901. C*o. of Miles open qq Passengers (Local) 1097 70 > G-oods & Minerals 903 1114 rota) for the Week 2005 816 „ „ 21 Weeks 362^3 33i65 Increase this week, £ ',89. Increase 21 weeks. £ 783. Great Western Railway, a decrease of 126,250; aggregate increase, 21 weeks, £128,480. London and North-Western Railway, a de- crease of JE42000, aggregate increase for 21 weeks, £ 33,000. Barry Railway, a decrease of £ 4,128; increase, 21 weeks, X17,956 (including receipts of the Vale of Glamorgan Railway). Taff Vale Railway, a decrease of £ 2,278; aggregate decrease, 2L weeks, £ 3,238. Brecon and Merthyr Railway, a decrease of £32; aggregate decrease for 21 weeks, £ 65.

Prtpartd undtr Medical Instruction. k FERRU- Is DELICIOUS & REFRESHING. It ENRICHES S COCOA THE BLOOD and is THE ONLY COCOA ■ containing FERRUGINOUS ELEMENTS. ■ Packed in 613.. 9d. and 1/6 tins. Of All Grocers. H FREE GIFT of Electro-Silver Jug ■ as an Advertisement. See Coupon inside tins ■ FREE SAMPLES SENT TO ALL. ■ Ferru-Cocoa Manufact'g Co., LM., I 329 GOSWELL ROAD. LONDON, E.C. ■ LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE LIST SUPPLIED BY S. P. WILLS & SON. STOCKBROKERS, 30, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. RAILWAYS. Paid. Price*. Stock Taff Vale Divided Stock ls o 721 73i Shares llbonddai Swansea Bay Ord. 10 4f 54 Do, 5 p.c. Pref. 10 l6| 11$ Stock Do. Debenture 100 107 109 Shares Port Talbot Ry. & Docks Ord. 10 4i 4} •1 Do. 4 p.c. Pref. 10 t> 6J MISCELLANEOUS. Shares Ben Evans and Co. Ords. 1 20/6 21/- » Do. 6 p.c. Pref. 1 22/6 23/6 Stock Do. 5 p.c. Deb, 100 107 109 Shares English Crown Spelter Ord. 1 22/d 25/- „ Penrhiwceibt-r Colliery Oïds. 10 7H 7i Stock Swansea Corporation gt Stock 100 110 112 II Do. Han.our 4 p.c. do.. 100 104 105 „ Do. OasSp.c. mxtu.do.. 100 110; 1111 Shares Do. Old Brewery Ord.. 10 9 10 ,1 Do. do 6 p.c. Pref. 10 gi gj „ Do. United Brewery Ord. 10 20 10i Do. do 6 P.C. Pref. 10 10 10* Weaver and Co. Ord. 10 10! 1O} Do. 6 P.O. Pref. 10 10 10 i BUYERS. Swansea Gas Stock. Weaver and Co. Ords. Biloudda.Railway Ords., Pref. and Deb. London and Provincial Banks. Diliwyn <B Co. Ord. and Pref. Shares. Ben. Evans & Co. Debs. Penrhiwceiber Ords. and Prefs. Swansea Corporation Stock, at lIlt. Anuerson, Cox & 00. Shares. Ben. Evanis.* Co. Prefs. Taylor and Co. Shares. SELLERS. Port Talbot Ordy. Shares. imperial Tobacco Prets. Atlantic Patent Fuels Jones, Dickinson & Co. Ordy. Swansea Harbour Slock, n • Vl*'an & Co, Shares at 2s. 3d. owansea United Brewery Pref. Shares. Mumbles Kailway Co. 4 p.c. Debs, and 4i p.c. Pref. Swansea Old Brewery Ord., Pref. and Deb. Local Stock and Share Price List on application. S. P. WILLS & SON, Swansea. TELEGRAMS: "WILLS, SWAXSEA." TELEPHONE No. 184. DAVIES AND BARREN, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STBEET, SWANSEA Buyers.—200 Ben. Evans Pref.; £ 1,000 Ben. Evans >eb.; £ 500 Imperial Tobacco Deb,; 200 Imperial 'obacco Pref. £ 5u0 Rhondda Bailway Deb.; 10 Capital nd Counties Banks 50 Taylor Co. fully paid 100 lboaso (Hold Coast) Shares. SELLERS.—60 Foxes Bridge Collferv Shares; 100 thymney Iron Old; £ j'0 Buckley Brewery Deb. 100 ten. Evans Ordy.; 100 Jones Dickinson Crd. Prospectuses and particulars of the new itsue of Iwansea Harbour 4 p.c. Bonds will be snppltod on pplication. special business and Close Prices in Sooth African lining and Land Shares, Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone No. 113, C. H. SHAW, STOCK, SHARE & MORTGAGE BROKER, 15, TEMPLE-STREET, SWANSEA. All Classes of Stocks and Shares Bought Sold at close Market Prices. Monies ready to advance on Mortgaga of Property. BUYER.—BEN- debenture. a Railway Pref. Shares. applicatjon form of new issue of Swansea Harbour 4 p.e. Mortgage Debentures at par, on aPP"natiotu

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS p, DEATHS. Rowland.-On the 25th May, at Ffrwd Vale, i.<ea.th, Mayzod Rowland, only daughter of the late John Henry Rowland, in her 38th year.

Memorial Designs of all descriptions, Wedding Bouquets, artistically made to match materials. Special value during the summer months from our gardens. Flowers and Ferns in abundance. A large stock of Artificial wreaths.-A. KITLET & Co., Art Florist." 37, Oxford-street, and Market, Swansea. T01017 IN SPRING, Summer, Autumn and Winter ROSE'S LIME JUICE Cordial stands unrivalled as a delicious, wholesome and refreshing beverage. In cold weather, mixed with hot water, it sup- plies a delightful drink for fill occasions, prevent- ing chills and purifying top blood Printed and fuWisiisd tw DAVID ROBERTS, at the office, Kn. 62. Wind-sr^ ^wanjea, in the County 01 0i0mo1v.tr).—FSH'A f. May 3'\ 1502.