The Cambrian

FOUR COLLIERS ENTOMBED. RESCUERS WORK ALL NIGHT. AFFECTED BY AFTERDAMP. PAINFUL EXCITEMENT. Just before eleven o'clock on Tuesday night a. report reached Llanelly to the effect that an accident had occurred at the Llwyn- benày Colliery. The information was rather vague, and as no communication, could be obtained by telephone, a "Daily Post" representative made bis way to the village, arriving there just before midnight. All the villagers could say was that some men were entombed at the Geninen Colliery, which is situated a-bout miles from Llanelly apd within easy reach of the Bynea Station. The col- liery is approached by a steep incline. Most of the viliagers were about the roadway leading to the pit-head, and hundreds of women and children had gathered in the ooUierv yard. It appears that about half-past six o'clock a fall occurred in the pit, probably as the result of an on.Wlon, and four men were entombed. A rescue party was at once got together, but were so overcome with the afterdamp that another gang had to go in search, and only with the greatest difficulty got them to the surface. One of the men, David Williams, Dolahar House, wa.6 in a lad state, and at one time liie wan al- most despaired of. There were scores of colliers on the bank, only too eager to render whatever assist- ance possible, and a large gang were again loon at work removing the fall a.nd bravely struggling against the deadly afterdamp. P.C. Thomas Davies, the ex-Llanelly foot- baller, who is stationed in the village, dis- played great promptitude in summoning medical aid, and was assisted by P.C. Jen- Has, iehnfoel. Both officers did much to assist the first party that rn n-« to the sur- face, and were greatly helped by some of the wives of the colliers, who had got hot coffee and other restoratives. The names of the men entombed were: — Tom Davies, Llwynhendv, married. Tom Howell, Penygraig, Llwynhendy, married, Llewellyn Evans, Penderry-road, ma.r- ried. David P 'Hips, Llwynhendy, married. The medical men in attendance were — Dr. J. L. Davies, Dr. Harry Roberts, Dr. 6. WiTHams (Hanelly), Dr. John. (LIajigen- nech), Dr. A. C. Davies (Gowerton), Dr. Smith, Dr. Kerr and Dr. Watkin (Gors- einon). The crowd in the neighbourhood of the pit-head remained about until the early hours of the morning, although the rescuers below had previously intimated that there wonld be very little prospect of reaching the entombed men for ma.ny hours. The "GonnMin" is one of a group of well- known pits owned by Messrs. Harry Bros. Both Mr. David Harry and Mr. Joseph Harry were in the pit when our representa- tive left, and entered with one of the first batch of rescuers. Mr. David Harry, it will be remembered, recently succeeded Mr. Jos. Maybery on the directorate of the Old Castle Tmplote Works, and Mr. Joseph Harry is m member of the Llanjelly Board of Guar-

SIX BODIES BROUGHT UP. TWO RESCUERS FOIT!CD .LYXKG SiDE BY SIDE. .Owr Liamelly reporter telephones:—At half-past one o'clock on Thursday morning, the rr.dies of Edward Harry and Roderick Davies, both single men, who formed two of the rescue party, were recovered. They were lying side by side not very far from the fall. The space was very limited, and on this account there was con- siderable difficuity in bringing them to the surface. A little later the bodies of LI. Evans and Thomas Davies were also recovered, and it J is hoped that in a few hours the two re- ■ maining bodies will be brought to the sur- face. ALL BODIES NOW RECOVbRED. At ten o'clock on Thursday morning the bodies of the last two missing men were recovered. All the six victims' corpses have now been accounted for.

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LATE MRS. FISHER. FUNERAL AT MUMBLES CEMETERY. The fuDeral of the late Mrs. Fisher. I (mother of Mr. J. E. Fisher, Liverpool, and late of Swansea), took place on Tuesday morning, being private, only relatives and personal friends attending. In the mourning carriages vers Mr. J. E. Fisher (son), Mr, T. Mascn (Bootle) brother; Mr. T. Herseh-?11 Jones, Colonel Langdon. Dr. Cameron, RRv. G.F. Packer. Mr. Horatio Watkins, Mr. Reddoes Nash and the Rev. W. Wigley Grif- fith. The funeral left 24. Woodla.nd's-terrace, at 11 o'clock, arriving at the Mumbles Ceme- tery, where the interment, took place. The service was conducted by Rev. G. F. Packer (Vicar of Holy Trinity), assisted by Rlv. W. Wigley Griffith (curate). The funeral arrangements were earned out by Mr. D. C. Jones, 7. Castle-square. Flowers were sent by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fisher. Mr. Stuart. Mr. and Mrs. Mason (The Grange), Mrs. MUT- ray (Barro-vy), Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Isaac, Mrs. Haydn Parry, Mr. Beddoes Na-sh. )fr. and Mrs. Horatio Watkins, Mrs. Smart, Mr. Bigg (Bury), Mrs. Horridge, Mrs. J. M. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. T. Hershell Jones, Air. and Mrs. A. Rowlands, etc.

NEATH UNION FOOD CONTRACTS LIBERAL CANDIDATE'S ATTACK DESCRIBED AS SLANDEROUS. Something approaching a, sensation was caused at Neath Board of Guardians on Wednesday by statements made. Mr. Evan Evans said Mr. Levi James, one of the Liberal candidates for the Guardians' elect-ion, had said at a Neath meeting that the Workhouse a.nd Cottage Homes con- tracts were let by a small committee of drapers and grocers, and that the meat was only fit for dogs, and that on one occasion a gentleman said, "If I had the means of keeping a pack of hounds, I should like to buy that meat at 3d. a pound to "feed them with." Mir. Law said that M-r. Jsfnes' -Rp^ech was made for a specific purpose, a.nd there -was not an atom of truth in the allegations it contained. As a member of the Work- house Committee, he was sorry it might be necessary for him to justify himself against an individual of this pedigree." (Laughter). What were the facts: The meat was of the very best quality, equal to the finest sold in Neath. Mr. Walsh: Mr. James' statements are slanderous. Rev. Henry Hughes and the Chairman said that every fair-minded man would agree that the attack was absolutely foun- dationlees. MR. JAMES DECLINES TO BE INTERVIEWED. Mr. Levi James was afterwards called upon by a reporter. "I say nothing on the matter at present," he said. "It being election time all .;orts of matters are raised. There may come a time when I shall reply to what has been said this morning at the Guardians meet- ing."

WILD BIRDS AND THEIR WAYS SWANSEA NATURALISTS DISCUSS NATURE'S PHENOMENA. Why does the green wood-pecker favour telegraph posts for his peculiar line in de- predation? That he does so can be easily proved by a visit to a little coppice near Portardulais, where the pecker has given the pcots so much attention that the author- ities have been compelled to surround them with metal plate. Of this phenomenon a plausible explana- tion was offered at Swansea Naturalist Society meeting at the Royal Institution on Wednesday evening, by Mr. Roach. The vibration of the wires causes, he says, a humming sound which the wood-pecker na- turally assumes is caused by insects inside, a.nd he wants to get at them The explana- tion arose out of a discussion on a lecture that had been given by Mr. B. R. Benyon- Winsor, on "Some Gower Birds," who had noticed the wood-pecker busy at telegraph posts on Clyne Common, and till Mr. Roach arose, knew not why. Mr. Benyon-Winsor had a wealth of knowledge to convey about the wood-pecker, and also about the night jar, ring dove, lapwing, chaffinch, long-tailed tit, magpie, swallow, missel thrush, cuckoo, and kestrel, but consideration of time prevented him telling an enthusiastically attentive audi ence a great deal more about these and other birds that flourish in Cower. And the reason why we can t repeat an hundredth part of the things Mr. Benyon- Wmson told about the Gower birds he honoured .with notice is that we haven't space. But anybody who wants to add to his acquaintance with the wonders of Nature in and around these parts cannot do better than join the Swansea Naturalists Society, which has caught on beautify, and without any doubt has a long and use- ful career before it. A fortnight hence there is to be an ex- hibition night, and .Mr. Jenkins 'will, with three or four microscopes, give those who are fortunate enough to get into the hall an opportunity^ investigating the wonders of "Pond LIfe.

METEOFv OBSERVED AT NEATH. Between t*?n and eleven o clock on Ww1- r,esday nigat, a meteor was observed by a large, number of persoji^at JVeath, with .1 distinct band of hazy bS^t a:round it. Many persons thought the meteor, which passed cut of fight very slowly- to be a comet \C

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HARRY THAW'S MOTHER. I PAINFUL STORY IN THE WITNESS BOX. WELCOMED HIS WIFE AS DAUGHTER. HOW SHE CONSENTED TO THE MARRIAGE. New York, Wednesday.—The venerable mother of Mr. Thaw, robed in deepest mourning, white-haired, borne down with overwhelming woe, stepped to the witness- stand this afternoon in the court where her son is being tried for murder, and told a tale of her waywiard son that, while less sensational, was even more laden with pathos than was the story narrated by the prisoner's wife. It dea't with her early efforts to wean her son from his love for the chorus girl, with his sleepless nights, with his brood- ing grief and melancholy, and with her eventual consent to his union with Evelyn Nesbit. How that consent came to be given the aged and care-stricken lady related in a voice broken with emotion. She described how one night after his icturn from Europe in 1903 she was deeply concerned by her son's changed and moody manner. She went to his room late at night and found him bathed in tears. She begged him to confide his trouble to her, and he was melt- ed by her solicitude, and told her fragments of the story of the gir! who had a mind of wonderful beauty, and who had been de- spoiled by a wicked man in New York. He assured her that the girl's sad fate had l ruined his own life. O11 another occasion, 011 Thanksgiving, Day in the saane year, mother and son went to church together. As the two 6tood in the pew the choir suddenly raised their voices in the beautiful Recessional song, and Harry immediately sank to his seat in an uncontrollable fit of sobbing. On the way home she asked him why he had given way, and he exclaimed, "If that dreadful thing had not happened she oould have been with us in church." His mother tried to discourage him from thinking so much on the subject, and buoy- ed herso-f up with the hope that his in- fatuation would wear off. But it only grew more intense. Finally, she invited his full confidence, and he told her the complete story of Evelyn Nesbit, though he never mentioned the name of Mr. White. She gave him motherly sympathy, and in the spring of 1903 went herself to Evelyn Nesbit and asked her to become a member of the family. "And when the marriage took place," she said, "I told my 6011's wife that I welcomed her to my home and heart as a. daughter. I made but one condition. that was that she should never speak of or look upon the past. She promised, and that promise she faithfully kept." On the adjournment of the Court it was understood it would not sit on Thursday, through illness of the Judge's family.— ("Daily Mail.")

KING EDWARD AT BIARRITZ. MEETING WITH KING ALFONSO PROBABLE. (Reuter Special Telegram.) Biarritz, Tuesday.—King Edward arrived to-night. His Majesty was apparently in excellent health, and proceeded to the Hotel du Palais. The Paris "Matin" says: King Edward] will meet King Alfonso either at San_ Sebas- tian or Cartagena.

NEATH RIVER CASUALTY. STEAMER'S AWKWARD PREDICAMENT. S.S. Odin d.OOO tons^, left Neath Ahbey on [ Thursday With, a car&o? d £ 'coal. Proceeding [ down Neath River she ran >iDol; aft .disfatls Grave, of what is known as the New Cut, and got int.") an awkward predicament, fore and aft Being wedged to the two sides cf the rlver. Some keel plates buckled, and it is fe.ar:>d she ha, sustained considerable damage. The ship was chartered by P. H. Coward and Sons, Cardiff, and owned by a foreign firm. PASSAGE COMPLETELY BLOCKED Two boats are being iaden. with coal at Neath Abbey Wharf, while the City of York is taking in general cargo at Neath Wharf. When they will be able to get 10 sea is problematical. Every effort is being made to get the steamer off, but as she is practically broken in two the difficulties are very grave. At present she lies obliquely acrori the cut, completely blocking the passage. TOWED OUT OF THE WAY. Telephoning an Thursday morning, our Briton Ferry correspondent states that the vessel was towed away from the middle of the river on to the bank wh?re she now lies. A quantity of her cargo of coal had to be discharged, and hundreds of children were soon on the spot with buckets, etc.

SWANSEA ELECTRIC LIGHTING. IS THE COUNCIL GETTING VALUE FOR ITS MONEY? SPECIAL PRIVATE MEETING TO BE HELD. Swansea Electric Light and Tramways Committee met on Wednesday, Mr. Sinclair presiding. I Electrical engineer's report mentioned that a proposal to light Zoar Chapel should not j be undertaken until Pentrepoeth School was done. Mr. Ruthen sa.id the Education Com- mittee had decided to drop the lighting of Pentrepoeth School. Why, he did not know, unless it was because the electric light belonged to the Corporation and the gas did not. (Laughter.) Mayor said the objection was because of the initial cost in carrying mains there. If Zoar Chapel would bear some of it a dif- ferent view might be held. Mr. Ruthen said the electric light would never compare favourably with gas so, long as an instailaticm of electricity cost twice as much as gas. When the lighting of the school was considered it should be for the same candle power as gas so that the com- mittee could «ee that the cost was the same. The matter was iefi for report. Having regard to the cost, the committee could not entertain the lighting of new houses at Plasmarl. Capital expenditure in- volved was £400,. and they would have to lay Ol1 to haJf the houses before they turned a profit.—It wa decided to extend to Heath- field. Applications from the chief assistant en- gmeei and chiicf -clerk for increase in sal- ary were received. The Mayor, Mr. Hop- kin, and Mr. G. Morgan agreed that the station was paying, whilst the last-named suggested that a private meeting be held at which they might have a straight talk. After what had taken nlace at Bath people's minds were getting unsettled and the committee ought to settle upon a policy and see how it was carried-on. They wanted to see whether the station was over- staffed, and whether they were getting full value for their money. Mayor wanted the public to know that the committee were taking steps to investigate matters and put the station on a successful b<Mr Gwilym Morgan agreed with Mr. Colwill that the plant was as fine as any in the country. M'r. Corker Are we getting value out of 11 Mr. Morgan: I want to be satisfied we are getting all we can from the manage- ment Mayor sard the high price of gas should favour the Corporation's competition. It was decided to hold a private meeting into the working of the undertaking on kMa*ch 15th., F, [

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SWANSEA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL ALL WARDS CONTESTED EXCEPT GORSEINON AND LL AN SAMLET. The nominations for goats on the Swan- sea District Council, the representation also carrying with it a seat on the Board of Guardians, were handed in to Mr. Edward Harris, the clerk. at the offices in Alexan- dra-road, Swansea, 'ihe total number of seats is 21, of which 17 members are en- titled to sit on the Swansea Board cf Guardians, the latter being the d strict councillors of Loughor and Goweiton. The nominations were as follows:- Clase Rural (2 seats).—*W. G. Davies, Ynisforgan Farm, Morriston, farmer, 12 papers; Morgan Bees Jones, Benbryn, Mor- riston, steel and tinplate manufacturer, 50 papers; Wm. Ioewis, Bridge Cottage, Tir- deunaw, boileremith, 4 papers; 'George Rowe, Aelybryn, Morriston, tinplate manu- facturer, 216 papers; Elias Williams, Nan- tyonilwr Farm, Llangyfelach, farmer. 9 papers. Cockett (4 seats). John Be van, Gendros House, Fforestfach, railway signalman, 5 papers; Thomas John Davies, Llwyneellyn, YYaunarlwydd, minister of the gospel, 3 papers Thomas Hopkins, Da vies-terrace Ravenhill, Fforestfach, collier, 4 papers; James Jones, Wassail House, Fforestfach, grocer, 11 papers; -John Holbein Rosser, Disgwylfa, Skettv, colliery proprietor, 12 pa.pers; Howel Walter Samuel, Penllwyn- march, miner, 8 papers; *Chas. Samlet Thomas, Glasfryn Villas, Fforestfach, archi- tect and surveyor, 2 papers; *David Wil- liams, Aelybryn, Waunarlwydd, colliery agent, 35 papers.—A nomination paper was handed in for Mr. David Lewis, butcher, Swansea-road, Waunarlwydd, but it* was declared invalid. Rev. Teifion Richards re- tires. Gowerton (2 scats).—Wm. John, Gower Inn, Gowerton, licensed victualler, 8 pa- pers Thomas Jones, The Woodlands, Gowerton, mining engineer and colliery proprietor, 9 papers; *Benjamin Davies Williams, Gorwydd Lodge, Gowerton, min- ister of the gospel, 6 papers.—Col. Wright retires. Llandilo-Talybont, Pontardulais Ward (2 seats). Thomas George, 2, Oakfield-street, Pontardulais, tinplater, 5 papers; James Lewis, High-street, Pontardulais, timber merchant, 2 papers; '*&n. Mathews, Goed- wig, Pontardulais, assistant insurance supt., 22 papers; Alfred Thomas, Maetsderw. Pon- tardulais, provision merchant, 4 papers.- Mr. T. S. Evans retires. Llandilo-Talybont, Gorseinon Waard (2 seats). David Jones, Crown Stores, 6, High-street, Gcrseinon, grocer, 12 papers; "David Lewis, Sunny Bank, Mumbles, tin- plate manufacturer, 9 papers.—No contest. Llansamlet (5 -,eats). Morgan E. David, Glenview, Garth-road. Glais, accountant, 11 papers; *John Devonald Harris, Cefn- road, Bonymaen, Baptist minister, 7 ra- pers; John Wallace Johnston, Brynooed, Llansamlet, clothier and draper, 6 papers; *Wm. Rees MorgtMi, Cefn-road, Bonymaen, insurance agent, 4 papers; *Francis Hol- borrow Glyn Price, 7, Picton-place, Swan- sea, land agent and,.mtmng engineer, 3 papers.—No contest. Loughor Borough (2 seats).—Wm. Cle- ment, Coedbridwen Villa, Loughor, farmer, 1 paper; Isaac Lloyd, Moelwyn, Lo-aghnr, insurance agent, 1 paper; David Thomas, Penuel Villa, 1/ougbor, colliery proprieior, 2 papers; *Morgan John Thomas, Glanmor, Loughor, colliery agent, 14 papers. Penderry (2 seats).—John William Jones. Caersalem-road, Treboetli, insurance agent, 7 papers; *Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Penller- gaer, baronet, 10 papers; *Wm. Rees, 7, Treboeth-terrace, night foreman, 10 papers; Nicholas Sampson, Trewarren, Tirdeunaw, gentleman, 2 papers; Daniel Thomas, Beau- fort Cottage, Fforestfach, coai-mincr, 7 papers.

WHITWORTH COLLIERY. ELECTRIC WINDER OF ENORMOUS POWER. It is understood in South Wales engineer- ing circles that the new Whitworth Collier- ies will be equipped with an electric winder of enormous capacity, and that it will be supplied by a German firm, as well as prac- tically all the other machinery which will be erected.—"Times" Commercial Supple- ment. ELECTRIC POWER CO.'S NEATH STATION. It has been found impossible to raise the new capital required for the reorganisation of the affairs of the South Wales Electric Power Distribution Company. and the com- pany is now in negotiation with a view to the sale of its Neath and Bridgend sub- stations to the local authorities of those districts, and to the formation of limited liability companies, composed of the com- pany's principal colliery customers^ to work the Treforest and Cwmbran venerating star- tions. There is reason to believe that these negotiations will be carried through suc- ces" sfuUy.Times Commercial Supple- ment.

NEATH TOWN COUNCIL. CARDIFF COUNCIL: RATE OF INTEREST. Neath Council met on Tuesday evening, Coun. Hopkin Morgan presiding. The action of the Watch Committee in promoting P.C. Ben Davies to the merit class was confirmed. P.C. Beer and P.C. Edwards were commended for several smart arrests made during the month. With reference to the proposed water loan from the CaTdiff City Council of £ 2,000 J it was reported that the loan would not be granted at a rate of 2 per cent., but that 4 per cent. was required. It was recom- mended that the Council borrow the J32,000, and the Town Clerk was instructed to pro- ceed with the transaction. Alderman Trick thought that loans should be invited from local tradesmen or Friendly Societies at 3! per cent. The Clerk said that they would get the loan from the Cardiff City Council for a period of 40 years, whereas local tradesmen would not care to have their money tied up for so Jong a period. It was agreed to borrow the money. Evening meetings are being held at the instance of the Labour party, with a view to the public attending, but there were only half a dozen present outside the councillors. On the election of overseers coming up, the Mayor was substituted for Aid Charles as overseer, on the motion of Mr. J. R. Ja-mea.

!I!!e ■'—» ASSURANCE AGENTS DINE AT MA EST EG. A complimentary dinner was given re- cently at the White Lion Hotel, Maesteg, to the Bridgend district staff of the Refuge Assurance Co., Mr. James Goodwin, dis- trict superintendent, presiding, assisted bv Chief Supt. W. Bell, Mtd Assistant Inspec- tor R. Castle. Messrs. Goodwin, Bell, and Castle gave addresses, and a very pleasant musical programme received contributions from, amongst others, Messrs. Hockaday, Hopkins, Gotner Jon* R.C.M., Mrs. All fred Grey. U.

SWANSEA TRAINING COLLEGE. THE PROPOSED TRANSFER TO EDUCATION AUTHORITY. BOARD WILL RAISE NO OBSTACLES. Recently a deputation representing the Swansea Training College and the Corpora- tion met the officers qi the Board of Educa- tion. and discussed the question of the U' transfer' of the college to the Swansea Edu- cation Authority. The officials, of course, would not commit themselves to a definite promise, as there was no definite scheme before them, but the deputation is satisfied that if the British Society and the Corporation can agree the Board will raise no obstacle to the transfer. The terms, however, will liave to be dis- cussed. For the sake of the work some members of the local committee have even recommended that the College be handed over for nothing, but the British Society mav have a different word to say on that point.

MAIN COLLIERY CO. DISPUTE. TWENTY-TWO WORKMEN SUED FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT. At Neath on Friday, the Main Colliery Company summoned Z2 workmen for alleged breach of contract on January 4th. Mr Kenshole appeared for the Company p-nd Mr Jestyn Jeffreys for the workmen It appeared that the Manager asked PhilliP Rees and Rees Davies to assist in replacing a truck which had come off the rails. They refused to do so and said it was too cold. They afterwards received a month's notice, Thereupon, ail the hauliers struck work and refused to go back to the pit unless their colleagues vere reinstated. Chairman (Mr Evan Thomas) thought t-"e solicitors had better try and settle and a decision wa-s then come to, viz.: That the Management would meet the men and dis- cuss the grievances and decide to deal le- niently with them. Judgment was given for £ 2 3s 7d. md costs in each case. Mr Kenshole intimated that he did t>ot ask for any costs except the court costs.

SWANSEA DAIRYMAN AND THE WARRANT. FINED L5: PROTEST OF THE DEFENCE. At Swansea on Thursday, W. Puddi- oombe, dairyman, Walter-road, was sum- moned tcr selling adulterated milk. The case had been twice adjourned. Mr. Rich- ards prosecuted. Mr. Leader protested against the case being proceaded with. The defence had been a wa.rranty, which defendant hc-ld from Mr. Beynon, farmex, Bishops ton. All the circumstances had been explained by defe,n,dant to the satisfaction of Inspector Lambert, and that officer wished to with- draw. The -1 magistrates decide^ t"he case should prooeea. Inisipector Lambe-rt. de.sx-ribed how "he bought a sample of milk from defendant in King Edward-road, which on analysis was proved to contain 11 per cent, of added water. Defendant admitted he did not have in. his possession the actual warranty at the I moment of purchase, though -he had not the least doubt that ti\e milk was genuine. Magistrates, after a short retirement, de- cidied to convict, and fined defendant JB6. "The opinion of the J>en< h," said the -Chairman. i s that Mr. Puddioonnbe ought to have obtained a warranty at the time of sale and delivery of the milk."

GOWER COUNCIL. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: BIG TENDER ACCEPTED. Grower Council met on Tuesday, Mr. John Taylor presiding. The tender of £ 1,200., by Mr. Thorns, Killay, was accepted for widiening the gutters on the North road, in connection wit., the Gower roads improvement. Attention was called to the bad condition of Voila-road, Dunvant, which it was de- cided to repair. The District Auditor reported he had made no surcharge in the accounts of the Oystermouth and Gower Isolation Hospi- tal Swansea Town Clerk wrote asking that tal Swansea. Town Clerk wrote asking that representatives be sent to the conference I at Swansea, on the milk supply.—The Chairman, Mr. Graham Vivian, and Mr. D. A. Jenkins were appointed delegates. GUARDIANS ACCEPT TENDERS. At the Guardians meeting the following tenders were accepted for six months' supply of goods to the WorkhouseBoots, Mrs. Perry, Argyle-street, Swansea; coal, Rich- ard Gordon, Elanrhidian; flour, W. S- Clark, Swansea; groceries, Thoma-s Thomas, Gower; meat, John Morris, Mumbles.

OYSTERMOUTH ODDFELLOWS' TRIUMPH. RECEIVE THE SWANEA DISTRICT SHIELD. CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY PRESENTATIONS. Oystermouth Castle Lodge of Oddfellows were, at a smoking concert hedd at Mumbles, presented with the Swansea District Shield, offered to the lodge that makes the most new members in one yeer. Rev. H. S. Wil- i liams, vicar, presided over a crowded at- tendance. ¡ Chairman paid high tribute to the work of the lodge, whose 659 members1 formed eleven per cent, of the population. P.P.G.M. Edwin Jones (Swansea) handed 1 over the shield, and commended the praise worthy activity displayed. Swansea dis- trict officials recognised there were real live I men in the Oystermouth Lodge. (Applause). P.S. John Harris briefly replied.—Pre- semjations followed, brother W. Jones re- ceived a clock, offered by Dr. Hubert Thomas (Bryiihyfryd) to the one who introduced the most number of members in 1906. Bro. Jones introduced 34, and 43 in the previous twelve months. Piov. Corresponding Secre- tary R- Itees (Swansea) made the presenta- tion. A roll-top desk was presented Bro. R. WooJlacott, one of the founders, and for years its treasurer. P.G. J- J- Jones hajided the vicar an em- blem., and the rev. gentleman, in reply, said Odd fellowship at the Mumbles made his labours easier, inasmuch as it helped to better the social conditions of parishion- ers. An emblem was also presented to P.G. Ohas. J. Harris, on befoaif of the lodge, by P.G. J. G. Mams. Short speeches were made by Messrs. Wm. Wilha-ms aid J. Aeron Thomas—two hon. members-and Di;. de Coverly Veale. The following added to the harmony of the evening: Messrs. Tom Owen, H. Morris, P. Beynon, D. J. Morgan,- W. Hixon, T. HookrnsL, T. WooliajcoLL aod A. Maslen.

Sir John at Gowerton. It was under exceedingly cheery con- ditions that Sir John Llewelyn brought sis County Council election campaign for the Penderry and Loughor Division to a close on Wednesday evening at Gowerton, where the indications were unanimously in his favour. Colonel J. R. Wright presided, t-he Rechabdtes' Hall being ruil of ratepayers. Chairman said he was glad to attend to I support Sir John, who was a man who took no side, and had no party politics in any- thing connected with the County Coun- ril; who supported the wording man as much as any working man's representative could—(applause)—and who went straight in every respect. He had time and means to follow up whatever he put his hand to, his experience was almost lifelong, and as a man he was absolutely fit-ted for the posi- tion of representative for Loughor and fen- derrv Ward. (Hear, heap.) Coun. T. W. James said at Treboeth a week ago ylr. W ■ E. Morgan said he had no objection to Sir John, but was going to fight this election because Sir John be- longed to the "pri ■eged classes. The speaker objected to the words "privileged clas-ses," because there were no privileges in law that Sir John Llewelyn possessed more than they. If Sir John was going to be opposed because he was a man of wealth the argument was most unreasonable, for it was an argument that tended to set class against class, and that would be productive of great harm. The objection was just as reasonable as if he, being not bom a king, were therefore opposed to kings (Applause.) There was no reason in it. W hat they wanted was the union of all people for the common good, and, of course, all thought must be represented, must be voiced and listened to. In tlfte candidature oi Mr. ¡ Morgan there was a political party spirit, and he did not believe in the introduction into local aifairiS of politics. (Applause.) They only embittered relationships. The ideal citizen could belong to a political party. but there was no need for him to be a partisan. It did, unfortunate-ly, exist on the County Council, and he, as a Conserva- tive, felt sometimes that the minority were shunted rather to one side, and whatever capabilities they possessed were perhaps not made use of as they might be. He was very gl^d to speak on behalf of Sir John. whom he had known for 25 years, and whose personality had always had a great m- fluenoe upon him. Sir John's character had impressed him, and he had always looked upon it as an example. (Applause.) He could assure them that even workmen s representatives on the Council would greatly deplore Sir John Llewelyn being left out in the cold. He could not understand why a gentleman of his character, his sterling good, and of his experience, should be opposed. (Hear, hear.) But they had to face it and be wanted them to do all in their gower on Friday, for, he concluded, the candidature of Mr. Morgan was not to be trifled with, Sir John Llewelyn, who was received with applause, expressed his obligations >0 Colonel Wright for his presence there, and said Mr. James perhaps hardly did justice to tlieir opponents on the County Council in one respect. Almost one of its very first acts, when the Council was formed, was to make him an alderman, and he remained so for twelve years, but, latterly, lie had been serving them as councillor. The time had come for a fresh election. They nad to say whether they would return him or Mr. Morgan. He had not a word to say against Mr. Morgan, but it was only right he should put his qualifications before them. The principal reason why he thoug'it he could do the duties better than Mr. Morgan was that the committees, at which the County Council work was done, were held at Cardiff, ^nd until some reform had been effected whereby a good deal of the work would be given to local authorities, a man who would properly represent his ward must be prepared to sacrifice both a gcod deal of time and money. (Hear, hear.) He claimed to have attended as well as any Western Councillor. The reason why he had not. attended all the meetings to which he had been summoned was that he had taken a very great interest in the Swansea Guardians and Harbour Trust, and often he was summoned to two or three places simultaneously, but he had made it a rule to ascertain beforehand what the duties were to be, and if there was a clash he always gave preference to what he con- sidered the most important. Without wish- ing to be egotistic, he did claim that for nearly half a century of public work he had guarded fairly the 'welfare of the district which he represented. (Hear, hear.) He had watched the growth of expenditure in the county with anxiety, even mixed with satisfaction, becaitse b3 4.HIcrht* on the whole the money had been well spent. While there had been a large growth—he would point out later on how some of it was be- yond their control—they had a bigger poc- ket out of which they had to pay their bills. With the continuous growth of the population the rateable value had grown also, so that he hoped the rates were not unduly onerous. What they, he was sure, àe- sidered to see was that if the money had to be spent it should be well spent. (Hear, hear.) j The most unsatisfactory of all the spending j of the county was upon the lunatic asylum he was grieved to know what a large nura-1 ber of inmates there were. The number of ¡ Glamorgan patients, excluding those from I Swansea, was no less than 1,366. For these they were bound to provide buildings and accommodation of a class superior to all other public buildings, but it was a eura- tive establishment, and it was to the direct interest of the officers to cure these unfor- tunate people and return them to their own homes as soon as possible. The capital ex- penditure upon these buildngs was £387,000. This had to be borrowed at different times, -nd the rates at which the money was bor- rowed varied between 3j, 4, and 4^ per cent. He, with the assistance of extremely able accountants converted these loans into county stock, paying three per cent, so that they would observe that, taking' the average rate of the loans to be 4 per cent, this operation saved the county one per cent. (Hear. hear.) The total a"mount of loans now outstanding was £218,000.. so that. the benefit was considerable. With regard to road expenditure. Sir John continued, it was perfectly fair to remind them that al- though the cost had increased so also had the -traffic. It was an indication of pros- perity. (Hear, hear.) As he had men- tioned at other places, he was endeavouring to carry through a reform in respect of the payment for the roads. At present the Dis- trict Councils got not a farthing from the motor-car owners who used the roads, and he thought it was only fair Government I should take the license money and distribute it equitably to those who had to repair ihe roads. The secondary schools in Glamor- gan—in respect to which he was one of five who had to frame schemes for eleven dis- tricts—had proved a great stimulus to the elementary school work in providing an I opportunity by which young scholars with aptitude could oattain entranoe to the col- leges. They had a first rate example in their midst, and they knew what an enor- their midst, and they knew what an enor- mous amount of good the Gowerton School had done. (Applause.) The speaker re- ferred to the work of the Police and Sani- tary Committees, in which he was speci- ally interested, and, in conclusion said if they wished to return him he was prepared to act as their representative for the next three years. (Loud applause.) He had only one other word to say If his opponent op- posed him because it was a question of la-I bour against capital, he would like to ask him would it not be better that labour and capital should go together? (Loud a.p- plause.) Mr. David Davies (editor, "Daily Post") spoke of the part Sir John Llewelyn had, Sar half-a.-oantuo"- filled in that part of the county. For all forms of manly sport, he f had been a pillar of strength and a source of helpfulness to every struggling organisa- tion. In religious and philanthropic work he had been foremost, being equally gener- ous to Church and Nonconformity alike. His public record was one of sustained JD- fluence to the community, and he repre- sented. by reason of character and exper- ience, an asset of such value to the rate- payers that his disappearance from the Council would be a genuine loss which would be regretted by no one more than his old colleagues on that body, whether Libera! or Conservative. (Applause.) Chairman remarked Mr. Davies had said nothing tha.t Sir John's abilitv and character did not justify. He (the speaker) had never known him do a mean action, and h? had never gone to a. meeting pledged to vote fOT this or that, but had always listen- ed to the qualifications of each side. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Davier, had spoken in T"eH bea-u- tful ]<iL,g'iiage in regard to the asset they had m Sir John. It had been wished Sir John was 31 instead of 73 but they must re- nieniiber the experience that, the 71 yearns carried, and t.ha.t was an asset of the very greatest value TIK> Colonel assured his audience lie coulo tniS't t<he rates he had to pay to the handts of Sir John rather than to one who was an appjvntitv- to the job (Laughter.) It was one of the unwritten laws when they had a good workman that as he got on in years he imust not, be dis- missed. If there was a vested right in re- gard to positions in the works, surely Sir John had a vested right to this 'seat. (Laiivghter and applause.) "Gowerton peo- ple." added the 'Chairma.n. "will not be doing thsar dutv if they do not use everv effort- to win the fight foT him on Friday. May I hope that you wilt?"' (Loud oneers, and cries of "We will.") The candidate moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Colonel Wright for presiding, Councillor T. T. Corker, Swansea, seconded, and the vote was passed enthusiastically. MR. MORGAN FAILS TO GET AN AUDIENCE. Loughor electors evidently do not take any keen interest in the candidature of Mr. W. E. Morgan, who is opposing Sir John Llewelyn, for the Penderry Division of the county. Mr. Morgan was announced to address a 1\ meeting at the Town Hal!. Lower Louglior, at seven o'clock on Wednesday evening, but at 7.15 Mr. Morgan and five of his sui>- I porters were the only persons outside the hall, and it was then decided to abandon the meeting. Mr. Morgan had cancelled a I meeting to be held at Higher Louglior the same evening, and attributes the poor at- tendance at the Town Hall to a misunder- standing, but the most evident cause was the apparent local indifference to his can- didature.

MR. F. W. GILBERTSON. Who deserves to get re-elected for the Pon- j tardawe County Council division. II

SWANSEA HOUSING PROBLEM. I FIVE MORE COLBOURNE-TERRACE HOUSES SUGGESTED. j Swansea Housing Committee met on Wednesday, Mr. G. T. Ruthen presiding. Mr. Dommctt suggested the tilling up of a gap in the Colbourne-terrace houses, now being built, by the erection of tive more j houses, bringing the total up to ;;1. The Chairman and Mr. Lovell favoured the inclusion of these houses in a larger scheme, and the former said the drawback in all housing schemes in Swansen had fceen the practice of building in small isolated blocks instead of proceeding on a more com- prehensive scheme. I The Deputy Town Clerk said application for the necessary loan might be made to the -n Local Government Board at once, but it was first of all decided to ascertain if the Property Committee would let the piece of land in question at the same ground rent as now paid in respect of the other houses.

NEATH UNION OFFICIALS. j COMPLAINTS FROM LOCAL GOVERN- 3TENT BOARD. Neath Guardians met on Wednesday. Mr H. Jones presiding. Ijocal Government Board complained t'lat I the Public Vaccinator for Glynoorrwg J Parish had left the bulk of his work to hie j deputy. The duties should be discharged by the contractor himself. Another 'etter j found fault with Dr. Pegge. who has rot applied protective dressings after vaccina- tion Mr Grant wrote undertaking to carry oat the wishes of the Local Government tioard Mtd Dr. peggc said there was 1.0 I; "truth in the allegation. Dr. Pegge was asked to send in a report.

GLAMORGAN ASSIZES. CIVIL CAUSE FOR COMING CARDI-FF-I SITTINGS. | TIre civil ca-use list the Glamorrgan j Winter Assizes at Cardiff on -sa.turda.v be-I fore Mr. Justice Jelf and Mr. Justice Bray, j is as follows -.— j BEFORE A JURY. I Davies v. Lewis—obstructing a drain. Thomas v. Williams—trespass. Beloviteh v. Powlesland and Mason—per- sonal injuries. Gillett v. Provincial Homes Investment Co.—-malicious prosecution. Kow v. Thomas and Wife—-sJander. I Phillips v. Roberts—malicious prosecution. Thomas v. Rogers and Wife—promissory note. I Osborne v. Taylor—breach of promise. Davies v. Rees and due on a contract. Fry (an infant) v. Excelsior Wire Rope Co., Ltd.—personal injuries. Whitoorne (Ml infant) v. Excelsior Wine Rope Co.—-personal injuries. Redman v. Bullock -slandar. John David—-breach of promise. Jafnes Thomas and Others—to establish will. Chapfjell v. Greeamg—for an injunction. Kent v. OTVmnell—slander. Bound v. Sherwood—slander. .ElvIadis v. Turner's Motor Manufacturing Go.. ltd.-brech of wiMrajjty. 'Morgan v. the Tredegar Dry Dock and Wharf Co., Ltd.—p-arsona! injuries. Hoptoci v. South Walles Anthracite Co., Ltd.—damages for injuries by negli- gence. •Denotes special jury. I WITHOUT A JURY. Llewellyn v. Morgan—11 aprepreeentatKjpi. I James and Another v. Dowla-is Constitu- tional dub Buildings Co.—professional services. Watson v. Watson—money bed and re- ceived. Jones v. Howells and Others salary. Richards v. Jcrnes—for aÍ1 account. I Read v. Davies—money lent. Batetnan v. James—for balance of purchase money of lease. I

ON THE SUNNY RIVIERA. I SWANSEA. 3ENTLEMAN'S SOJOURN Of SOUTHERN FRANCE. UNEXPECTED MEETING WITH DR. TRAFFORD MITCHELL. SIMILARITY OF THE LANGUAGE TO WELSH. Mr. Edward Roberts, Swansea, in a for- ther communication from the Hotel A"zias, Venee, Southern France, dated the 28th February, 1907, writes is one of the quaintest and most interesting of the many little towns and villages scattered throughout the Riviera. It is a pretty little town, almost as old as ■ the hills it 1 estles among, for it waf not a recently built place when the Romans made a "depot" of it, and gave it the name of I Ventium Horreum Caefaris. Many antiquities are still preserved there. Among thetn sre part of the old walls. tcwers. and ga.tes. columns and Latin in- scriptions. bas-reliefs, etc. There a.re also the remains of more modern, but still -13- cient tim?-s, in the Romanesque Cathedral and the Bishop't- Palaoe. The cathedral has 1 f ve aisles and 2 peculiar roof. The choir is placed on a gallery at the west end. The crgan is very old, said to be of the fifteenth century: if so, it is co-eval with the ifty richly carved oaken stalls. There is aleo- the sarcophagus of St. Veran. a curious baptistry -ind some < Id tombs. The town is situated 1,100 feet above sea level npoo. the slopes rising from the Mediterranean Sea up to a range of mountains which form the protecting screen or shield of the town from the cold winds of the north. Thane hills, backed :F they are by the Maritime Alps, stretched behind the narrow strip of land on Üld north thores of the Mediter- ra-nean Sea, known as the Riviera, are powerful agents in the ma-intena-nce of that v arm and genial climate which has made the resorts of the South of France popular. To the north of Yei^e is a row of four cal- careous mountain cliffs extending eastward to the riv^r Var. and each about 2,000 fdot above the "-a. The town consists of two parts, the 0!4 town ajid the new (itself old.. A broad street, with -fine trtes, occupies the position of the ancient ramparts, and separates the two divisions. The old town is entered by three gateways, and there are many an- cient houses. One 01 them, the bishop s palace, has until recently been a school and some of the houses in the narrower streets retain the. original stone shop fronts. The Bishopric was founded in 374. Arence has considerable advantages over neighbours cn the Riviera in the matter cf climate. Wind ;s the bane of the other re- sorts on the coast, but Venoe, whilst get- ting all the benefits of full exposure to the sun, is b"t*or protected from the cold winds on the north, situated as it is. so snugly upon the flank on the mountain clifls which so effectually protect it. The altitude of :h" town—some 1,100 feet above the Medi- terranean and only borne five miles from it as the crow flies, ensures purer and drier air, the quality of which is supposed to be specially suited to those 6uBering from dis- Mr. Edwnrd Roberts, Mrs. Trafford Mit- chell. and Dr. Trafford Mitchell, eases of the respiratory organs and thoaa who suffer from sleeplessness. It is vrae that Vence is somewhat colder than the towns on the coast, but those who nave passed the whole winter there declare that they found those cold days bracing and health-giving and by no means unpleasant, and from my short experience here I can tvJIy corroborate the longer experience of others. There can be no doubt that Venee ha.s distinct and climatic advantages and that they have not hitherto been utilised as much as they deserve to be, but the-* are evident signs that these advantages are fast coming to the front as they are I e- coming more generally known. The sun is brilliantly i-hining to-day while the sky is cf the palest blue, the air is transparent, and every detail of the landscape stands out clear, while our spirits are buoyant and cheerful to such a d-egree as I have no re- collection of experiencing a like feeling evea in dear old Wales. The population of Venee according to latest statistics is said to be 2.293, while we are 1.180 miles from Swansea or Rhyl. I have been very much. strack with the similarity of many words here with Welsh, as ftnetre, fiei^vr, window; ruo, rhik-, road; cheval, ot'Syl, aoi»e, tyiiso. eglwys. church; chevre, gafr. goat; livre. llyfr. book; chien, CI, dog; dieu, duw. God; lait, liaeth, milk; savon. sebon. soap; monvagne. mynydd, mountain; nouveau. newyad. new; prii, prid, price; Guiilauine. Gwyilm William; chan- ter. canu. singing; argent, arian. mouev un, uii, one; deux, dau, two- troi^ trL. three; huit, wyth. eight; iieul. naw. "nine; tiix, cleg, ten \iii, gwir_, wiue; seehe, sycU, dry; etc., wiuie the ancient name oi Vcncd— Venaum, reminds one of Gv.ent-the Roman I"41'1 .01 Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire—^stili txiisting in Blaeaau G\*ent and vventloo^, lioisson, pyogod. dent, dam, tootn. An enquiry into the origin oi these similarities, not only in nam-es, but the identical objects thi-y ra- present, would form an interesting suoject. One of the chief jilea.jur^s of Venee, apart from its most beautiful and healthy climate, pure air and its tranquility, is to stroll ^.long its hignways and byways, olive snadea, and GurJered oy teivaces of violets, stocks, anemones, loses, vines, etc., that greet one vith fragrance on every side—ail conibiuiii^ to make one, for the moment, iorget the coid grey climate cf Wales with all tiie misery it brings with Jt, .on the 11th inst., we went lc Nice to see the 'Battle of Flowers," the last bero., the commencement of Lent—during which none will take place It consisted of a great procession of about 500 carriages artistically dressed with flowers. Among the decora- tions we.re enormous artificial butterflies— most suitable emblems of Nioe—while the occupants of the various carriages gaily exchanged fiowery nnseilee witn the specta- tors seated or standing aloftt: the line of the beautiful Promenade des Anglais. All was frolic, fuc and pleasure. It is a sigiit worth seeing and not easily forgotten. We were very agreeably surprised (11 Tuesday, the 26th, by a visit to \em.e of Dr &nd Mrs Trafford Mitchell, of Ooiseinon. who are staying at Nice, and to 'hom a copy of the "Daily Post w.*s sent troa Goraeinon by Major Lewis, from which they learnt of cur whereabout. \ou can well imagine our pleasure in meeting here friends from the old country and our natural de- light in spenaing a day together and .'hat about mutual friends and dear old Wale*-—-■ while we extended to them the best <vel~ > come we possibly could, and I think they thoroughly enjoyed their visit The doctor appears thoroughly recovered and re&toi'ed to nealth after his serious illness of last winter. He was much impressed with tite climate of Venee. I should like to send you » K! desling with d!}me£>tk COfl;oøMJ1' of Ùle to'Wn- 'ASS oqM 10 Any Pn<B sooaiunoq s mKa pn1s -joatsiA. <n ™ -ul ait ewnrav pup. an^isnoj^ :amoq, n nii ago JfnB JOJ .^qBuojmoo jsora eqi jo aUt) st It "H JC ■^ot^tiddxa y qWom v i&ij* j-eqa 01 PT12 urf T pu-i; 'umck; 9tp JoG- I^ioq PIU[3 3<l1 iq SBizny ?lOR 4ql .iaanot amp atnos JOJ liPT.v mo Surpneaxd ¡U\ T»A<w<Iint qonm air sApoadBail jno 118 PUV 'A^p-oi qiuom is Õ);¡<n{ 4ulrzl 01A Mr Editor We are all enjoying ourselves here axrft making the most of this health-giving cli- mate, and I may add tha.t we are not nF any means devoid of wits and poets as of the most popular amongst us—a Yorfe- j shire man—on reading my letter in the ■> "'Post" of the 14th February, broke out ia poetry as follows a Hefers to thofce whose life is po*™ In strenuous enjoyment; And heaping riches which at last Mav bring them life's enjoyment- Yet toil so long on this JwU*n1.' That when at length ^tLjure^pert Their strength or means of op«**» Has now no zest for pleasure. 1

THOMAS HARRY'S NOBLE WORK, ALL SIX BODIES WITHIN SIXTY YARDS. The rescue party had long ago given up hopes of finding the men alive. Edward Harry I and Roderick Davies were lying close together. The first-named was lying on the ground with his legs bent behind him, and, judging by his distorted features, the poor fellow had under- gone much suffering. Ll. Evans and Thomas Howell were both ly- ing on their faces. David Phillips and Ben Davies were dis- covered close together, on their backs. All six were within a distance of sixty yards. „ LL Evans had been much burnt about the lace. All the bodies were found by Thomas Harry, who had all along done noble work, frequently I risking his life, and on one occasion was so overcome by the gas that recovery was almost despaired oi. ENTOMBED. Thomas Davies, Tyrmynydd, married, no children. Llewellyn Evans, Pendeu y -road, married, four children. thoma.s Howells, Penygraig, Llwynhendy, married, two children. David Phillips, Stradey, Ll wynhendy, married, four. children. rescuers MISSING. Ed-ward Barry, Yspitty, single- Roderick. Davies, Llaagemmoch, single. Mr. Dyer Lewis, Swansea, mines' inspec- tor; Mr. J. E. Burrnell, Mr. Arthur John, Mr. J. Knoyle, Mr. D. Harry and Mr. Dl- Williams, mining engineers, have all visited the pit. Mr. W. E. Morgan, miners' agent, and Mr. D. Randell, solicitor, were also at Cwmfelin on Wednesday.. Whilst it-is generally assumed that the exteosivie damage to the workings could have only been caused by a.n explosion, no one in the vicinity appears to have heard any report., The first indication that some- thing unusual had happened was the issuing of dense volume of smoke from the shaft. The force of the explosion, has blown a-way the "bulks" of the airway. This is a term used to describe the rubbish which stops up the gap in the headings. These "bulks" were bound to be replaced, and t > rescue party first. Sett a.bout this work. The scene a-t the top of the pit is most pathetic; at midnight there was a weary group of watchers in the colliery yard, al- most worn oat by their weary vigil, some r-f them having been at the mouth of the pit for over 24 hours, many being relatives of the misslig men, still hopeful that those I &<aj and dear to them would yet be brought to the surface alive. Some of the old hands, experienced in colliery work, had practically come to the conclueiou tJ1ø.t. of *escae ailive could be abandoned, but almost feared j to say a word lest they should wound the feelings oi those of the relatives who still had a ray of hope. When our representative left, just after midnight on Wednesday, there were still a number of doctors present, Trody in case of emergency, and at least one medical man has been in constant attendance since t.he ex- plosion. Dr. Harry, brother of the owners, went down the mine at frequent intervals, and states that he hopes to be on the spot when the men are reached. The Welsh collier has always been known for his splendid heroism, but it is doubtful whether any men have displayed greater heroism than the Llanelly collier in the present disaster. "I cannot speak too highly of the men who so willingly came to the rescue, and nothing could have exceeded the courage and bravery they have shown," said Mr. David Harry, the manager, last evening. Both Mr. David Harry and Mr. Joseph iiapry have spent most of their time since Tuesday evening in the pit. They have a practical knowledge of mining, but decline to express an opinion as to how the explo- sion occurred. The coal work at GenwÈm is a gaseous vein, but this is the first explosion that has occurred.