Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

PUBLIC NOTICES. AMMANFORD Recreation Grcunds. THE FIRST ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD Will be held on the above Grounds on SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1918. Adjuiieators—Music: Dr. H. Coward (Shef- field) sand E. T. Davies E-sq. F.R.C.O. (Mer- thyr). Literature. Bev J Voiander Jo-jes, .Chief Choral—(a) "Britons Alert" (Elgur); (b) Ar Doriad Dydd (T Hopkin Evans). £50. Second CtboraJ. 0 Father. Whose Almighty Power" (Handel), £ 12. $ok» for Soprano. Contralto. Tenor, and Base. each £ 2 2s. Cywydd (Ode) ar "Ddyffryn Aman," Cadair yr Eisteddfod a £ 2 2p. Recitation (Open). £ 1 Is. Programmer from the Secretary. Geo. T. Davies. ita. Gollee^street, Ammanford. English Congregational Hall, Porthcawl. A GRAND Competitive CONCERT Will be held on WHIT-MONDAY, MAY 20th, 1918. Competitions for Soprano, Contralto, Tenor and Bass. Prizes S2 2s. each. (Own Selection). Champion Solo, any voice, f3 Ss. Adjudicator-T. Gabriel, Esq., F.T.S.C. Programmes, lid. poet free. Hon. Sec., D. J. Bees, Brynderwen, Porthcawl. The GRAND THEATRE, Aberavon (Kindly Lent). A "Sacred" Evening Concert I Will be given at the above on SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 12th, By too BLIND MUSICIANS In Aid of St. Dunstan's Hoste! for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors. Organised by Lady Pearson. Tickets.-2s. 6d. (Reserved), 2s. and Is. (Free of Tax). Local Hon. Secretary: Mr. Hopkin Mor- gan, 14, Ynys-street, Port Talbot. TENDERS AND CONTRACTS. Urban District Council of Margam (PORT TALBOT). THE Council are prepared to receive TENDERS for the Supply of the following:- SURVEYOR'S 4 other DEPARTMENTS for the period ending 30th September, 1918. 1. Limestone 3tetalliiig for (a) Margam and Brombil, (b) Hamlet of Konfig, and (0) Hamlet of Trissent. 2. Haulage of Metalling in said districts. 3. General Haulage. f 4. Scavenging at (a) Bryn, (b) Oakwood, and (c) Ynysygwas. 5. Hay, Corn, Bran and Bedding. 6. Coal for Public Baths, Offices, etc. 7. Disinfectants. S. Illuminating Oils. 9. Black and Galvanised Wrought Iron Tubing and Water Fittings. Id. Wrought Iron Castings, Lamp Pillars, Gully Gratings, etc.. 11. Stoneware Goods, Paving, Kerbing, Cement, etc. Further particulars and Form of Ten- der may be obtained. on application to Mr. John Cox, Surveyor to the Council. Sealed Tenders to be delivered to the undersigned, appropriately endorsed, on or before the 11th May, 191&. The Council do not bind themselves to tccept the lowest or any Tender. D. E. JONES, Clerk to the Council. '7th April, 1918. SAILINGS. ?MMM South & East Africa. URIUn- ROYAL MAIL ROUTE. CASTLE The Cape, Natal, Transvaal. Rhodesia,  East African Ports. LI iInMt P Mauritius &c. For Sailings and Other Information, apply to the Head Office, 3 and 4, Fen- church-street, London. E.C. 3, or in Swan- sea to T R. W. Mason and Co., or Bertie Perkins and Co. WHITE STAR LINE. Liverpool to Australia. CALLING AT CAPE TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA). Fares: To Australia; S23 to ZU; to Cape rown., £15 15s. to S24 Sr-. These steamers are twin screw, fitted I ritb bilge keels, and have been specially :onstructed for the Colonial trade The loeommodation comprises Smoking. Read- ing, and Dining Rooms. Surgeon and Stewardesses carried. For further particulars apply to the Local Agents: WHITE STAR LINE, Liverpool; 1, Cockspur-street, S. W. 1, and 18, Leadenhall-street, E.C. 3, London. ■II MONEY. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE CO. (Ltd.) 18, PARK STREET, SWANSEA, Make Cash Advances Daily, from a 10 to I I OGO. No Charge unless Business done Strictly Private and Confidential. For farther particulars, apply H. B. JONES, Manager. FOR SALE. -I "E*QR SALE, a Brown MaTc. 14.2: thick set. sboi3eniatur,o Cart M&rc- resom for aellin?. in fo?l.—Apply 6 Fran- et?Ntreet. near Victoria Park. Swansea.  229A4-13 FOR SALE. two Governess Cars. two Ralli Traps, two Rustic Traps, to fit from 13 to 16 hands, and Six Seta of Harn-cim.-kr)ply 6 F&eet.. near Vict?i<i Park. Swan- "a. 229A4-1B MISCELLANEOUS. W a ON RATS. Rod ine Yiat Poison Vt makes a clean sweep in one night. Dead vermin dry up. Absolute extermina- tion guaranteed. Swift and deadly. Tins. 6-J.. la., te., &I.. 5e.; poet. Zd. Harley. Chemist. Perth. t OCULISTE & HOSPITAL Preecriptioos receive OUT careful B attention, accurate grinding of H Leases being guaranteed. Our I Prices are moderate, consistent with H accuracy and Best Workmanship I We have our own plant and can n aepply the majority of Special Lenses B within a few hoars. B C. F. w, ALTERS, F.S.M.C., I Oxford Street, Swansea (Nearly opposite National Schools). g Two Qualified Opticians are in 3 attendance. add their skilled services jf are at your disposal. p Sir John Willoughby died ait- his re- ttdeooe ia London on Tuesday night.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. ROCKE.-on the 15th in-st.. at Heathcliffe. Mumbl. the v. ife of F. Gilbert Bocke, of a sc?u MARRIAGES. GAMAOB-eSORGE.—0« April 9th 1913 at Pantygwydr Baptist Chapel by the Rev. Beynon Phillips. Edward Garoage to Sarah A. George. No cards. DEATHS. GBIFFITOA—Oh at 5. Mysydd- road, Landcre, Emib the dearly-beloved wife of E. John Griffiths: aped 26. MORGAN.—On the 9th of ALID!:kl, at 40. In- kerman-street, St Thomas WIllie, beloved eon of Pte, and Mrs- William Morgan. TAYLOR.—OH April 12th. at New House. Uancennith. Mary, the youngest daughtoi I of William and the late Mrs. Taylor; a sea 2G years. VIGORS.—At 35. Ritson-street, Britonferry. Catherine, relict of tn- late Lewis vigors, pilot. Britonferry; aged 74. WATKINS.—On Wednesday. April 10. at bis residence. 32. ijyiney-street Brynhyfryd, Lewis Watkiiis.

GERMAN OFFENSIVE. I It should be unnecessary, but I unhappily it is required that a pro- test should be offered jjgainst the indecent manner in which the Prime Minist-er and the Govern- ment, as well as the High Com- mand, are being attacked over the events of the last month. The position is far too serious for these bickerings and sharp-edged criti- cisms. Take one point—the break- through at St. Quentin. The diary .f a German officer killed at Hebu- teme, which was published in the Press, is interesting in every way, but it is particularly important evi- dence of the way in which the Ger- mans attempted to secure a con- centration surprise. This officer's unit detrained as far back as a vil- lage near Mons, and marched the 8fJ) odd miles to the battlefield al- ways by night. This is of direct bearing on a quesdoaa which is being discussed wherever men meet: "Why if we knew where the attack was owning, why, if we were numerically equal to tne Germans, did that attack sueceed ?" That question is iguorantly stated and its terms are insufficiently de fined. Certainly a remarkably ex act prophecy was made both as to the area and the forces to be eh gaged, by a very distinguished authority. But in war no prophecy can be admitted as though it were certain knowledge. As an officer writes in some notes on the battle which we have received, we have learnt that Petain expected an at- tack in Champagne. French writers were warning their readers to be re- signed to the possible loss of Rheims. The German concentra- tions were roughly known, but directly the attack started it was obvious that the concentrations would be merged; say the Picardy into the Champagne, or, as actu- ally happened the Champagne into the Picardy concentration. Then you have .hundreds of thou- sands of men like this German officer marching West, who could be deflected by a word of com- mand to any point between Hemn and Chaious. It would have been folly for as to have massed all our reserves between &t Quentin and La Fere, since the attack might have come miles away .As it was, our reserves moved with precision once the attack was launched, but many things served to assist the Germans. The mist was a God- send, the weather was phenjjmenal, and the weight of the attack was tremendous. Had we managed to hold the line, of the Somme, we should have emerged from the ordeai brilliantly. We did succeed in bringing the Germans to a halt, we did succeed in inflicting enor- mous losses on them, and our Army is still intact. After all, it Î6 not possible to be assaulted by 110 Ger- man divisions, driven on by the most callous High. Command in history, which has staked all its future on the issue, without having some pretty deep wounds to show for it. And, as this English commenta- tor whose battle notes we are avail- ing ourselves of says further, the German offensive has also its own peculiar perils. Foch at the Battle of La Fere Champenoise deliber atelv allowed his right wing to be bent right back and almost en- veloped. He had actually with- drawn a crack division from a barely holding line. But at the critical moment he hurled it at the German centre, and the Battle of the Marne was won by 10,000 men handled by a genius with a marvel- lous nerve. Foch's career has been founded on a sequence of. momen- tous crises. He rides confidently upon the great storms of battle, the gm&teet military thinks d his I age, • So when nerves are tried by the monotonous chant of the special correspondents about outnumbered heroism, remember that heroism $ serving a splendid purpose, and that outnumberiing is part of the Great Design. On the other hand do not talk abrut Haig laying a trap for the Huns." Do not im- agine that we are rejoicing in this frightful stress. We do not want to lose ground; the loss of Bailleul is a loss, although the loes is not vital. Bemembea that every great battle is a great crisis, ana there hae nevear been a greater or möre, critical battle than this, save, of course, the Marne, which nothing can ever displace from its unique eminence, the most fateful moment in recorded hi-story.

ON ESH-iO f¡ ¿ RULE. J {r. E. T. John, M.P., handed in a mitioe of motion to the .fft that W,-IAli doiTKNit'c business should lie relegated to a I eingla chamber legislator.? simnltancouslv with the creation of the contemplated J Irish Parliament. J

AMMANFORD. Strains of gweet music were wafted over the district on Saturday afternoon, wlien a brass band contest took place, nearly all West Wales, combinations participat- ing. Thq contest proved a great attrac- tion, and the attendance was euch as to justify the expectation that there will he a substantial sum to hand over to Mr. J. J. Williams, the secretary of the West Wales Association, who, is in indifferent health Not all Ammanford colliers under 25 are waiting to be fetched. A number went voluntarily on Saturday, and it is stated that iuckuy more will follow their lead during the week. The English Congregational Band of Hope Choir, led by Mr. Wm. Hitohings, performed the cantata, The White Gar- land," and the sketch, Wait a Minute," at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday night. There was a large audience, which showed itself highly pleased qtoith the work of the choir, the soloists, which in- cluded Miss G. M. Evans as Queen," and the young actors generally. Miss Laura Hitchings was the accompanist. Mr. John Evans (statiomnaster) presided. A joint meeting of tfce Free Churches, at Capel Newydd on Thursday night, was stressed by the Rev. J. Griffiths' upop The social teaching of the Bible," a topical subject with which he dealt very lucidly. Mr. James Lewis (Tirydail) was in the chair. A meeting oi Ladies was held in the Ivorifces' Hall on Thursday evening, when, Miss Annie Kenney and Miss Phyllis Ayr- ton. of the Women's Party, spoke to a large gathering. A football match between Penybenk and Bettws was played en the Ammanford ground on Thursday, the proceeds bemg in aid of Mr. Goo. Walker, Pf-uybank, a discaargod soldier. Bcttws won by five tries to nil A meeting of young rsinerrs of recruit- able age, oonvc;;ed at Ammauford for Sunday, to consider what steps could be taken to oppose the comb-out, turned out an absolute failure; no resolution was passed. A memorial service W'3JF held at Gwyn- fryn Chapel, on Sunday night, to Drivor D. J. Daries, son of Mr. Wm. Daviee, Springfield Hou-ae, eolieze-etreet, who wae killed ill Franoa. An appropriate sermon was preached by the R-ev. J. Mo.rg.al1. Ten brass bauds competed in the con- test arranged by tne West Wales Associa- tion at Ammanford on Saturday, the pro- ceeds being in aid of the association's general secretary, Mr. J. J. Williams, Tre- bano6. The president was Dr. Clutter- buck, Penygross, ami the judge. Mr. V„;t) Morgan (Londonj. AwardsClass A: 1, Gwaun-oae-G-urweo; 2, Gorseinon Twi;- peranee; 3, Pontardulaie. March competi- tion: Gwaun-cae-gurwem. Class B: Peny- grroes. Class C: Glyn-Neath. Examinations were conducted in Am. manford last week by the London Col- 'lege of Music, the examiner being Dr. L N. Fowles. Following are the results for the oentre:-Advanted senior: Pass: E. Williams (Cwmllynfell). Senior: Pass, Jennie M. Phillips (Gorseinon), David H. Thomas (Garnant). Advanced inter- mediate: Pass, J. Thomas (Garnant), I E. Howelle (GlanamaD), J. A. Llewelrn (Glanamman). Intermediate: llr-roers, Liuie James (Garnant); first class, S. Owen (Cwmllynfell), David J. Michael (Garnant); pass, Lily Walters (Glanam- man), Tegwen Lewis (Llandebie), Annie b. Da vies (Bryamman), Gwenda Hay (Glaamman), Bertha Thomas (Glanam- man). Elementary: Honours, Dinah C. Thomas (Brynamman); first class, Brin- ley Wilkins (Amanford), Dd. C. Tones (Ammanford), Gladwin Henry (Llan- debie), Harold R. Bevan (Pantyffynon), Trevor Williams (Glanamman), Thomas J. M. Thomas (Ammanford). Primary: First class, S.r Sheriff <Ajnman» ford) Blodwen ^Tories (Ammanford), Nelly Aves rAmmantord), Phyllis Jones (Ammanford), E. Darips (Ammanford). Wm. G. B. King (Tycroes). Pass, Lily A. Lloyd (Ammanford), Gilbert Lewis (Glanamman). Miss Gertie Sheriff, daughter of Mr. and Mre. Sherriff, Margaret-street, topped the Ammanford centre in the London College of Music examination, obtaining 91 marks in the primary grade. I One of the most successful of Pontar- dnlais dramatic combinations, the Siloh Society, visited Ammanford on Wednes- day .night with a presentation of the Welsh Comedy, Y Briodas Ddir¡el t (" The Secret Wedding "), and the per- formance was a great succeaj. Council- lor J. Davies presided, and the proceeds of the performance are in aid of Mr. Dl. Da vies. Pontamman-road. A competitive conceit was held in the Palttce Theatre Ammanford, on Saturday night, when Mrs. W. N Jones (DyfFryn) was, the president, the Rev. J. W Jones. B.A. (vicar) the conductor. Mr John Price (Brecon) the music adiudica.tor and Mr Dan Matthews (Pontardulaie) the adjudica- tor of recitations. The accompanist was Mrs. Dan Jones. and the secretary Rev. 0. Spcweer Jones. Awards:—Champion solo (a prize of four guineas and silver medal being offered for best solo from well-known ora- toorios). 1. Madame Bessie Morris. Amman- ford: 2. Mr. Brenijr Jones St. Stephen's School, Pembroke. Soprano solo: Miss Mag- gie Da vies Llanelly. ContraJto solo: Madame May Roberts Llandebie. Tenor 8010: Mr. W. H. Campbell, Pantyffynnon. Bass solo: Mr. Harry Roberts. Gorseinon. Children's solo: Annie Child, Penysjroes. Recitation (under 16): Divided between Dilys Thomas (Bettws) and Viola Levi (Cwm- twroh) Open recitation: Divided between Mr .Tom ,F.arr,rv (G?nnmt) and Kr. G. T. Levi (OwmtwrcD). DEATH OF MB. J. L. I The death occurred at Maesquarre near Ammanford, on Tuesday morning, of Mr. J. L. Williams, the owner of that estate, and a well-imown public nUlù. Liu. deceaeed, who was 66 years of age, had been ill for only a week, having con- tracted pneumonia. He represented Bettws Parish Council on the Llandi'.o Board of Guardians, and there is a notice of motion standing in his name on the agenda for next Saturday's meeting of that body. He wus also a member of the Llandilo Rural District Council and of the Llan- dilo-fawr Recruiting Tribunal, and always took a great interest in koal pub- lic affaizs. When the Belgian refugem arrived in the district in 1914. it was he who ex- tended hospitality to them and boused them free of charg-e. RG was unmarried, and leaves a young niece, Miss M. Me Donald. OFFICER'S BUSE. I At Ammanford on Monday Mr. 0. D. Edwards, licensee of the Cross Inn Hotel was summoned ia two instances for suiter mg gaming to be oarried on on his I. premises, and two servants, I'd. Davi-s and Mathias, were suramoned far aiding and abetting, and two other men, Ed. Davios, and Morris tine, for gaming. Mr. S. Griffith prosecuted, and Mr. T. R. Ludford defended. A dramatic narrative was given by In- spector Daru-s, 1". ii wM accompanied al- ternately by P.C. Edwards and P.S. Brit- ir-a. He kept observation on a so/Idle- room in the yard and heard voices and j the eouud of money jingling and oards be- ing shuffled and thrc" n down. The dcor WM 1'?ck?d, aad so as to obtain admittance ha in: 'd a w(man's voic?, calling, Davi, you're wanted in the houpe, quick." Mathias opened the doer slightly I and put out the light. The inspector forced his way in. and called on Davi-es to switch on the Lht. Two minutes elapsed before this was done, and a rushing noise was hoard, as of papors and cards being ¡ cleared off the. table. f Aftrr evidence for the defence showing that Mr?. Edwards was left in charge, and rhat.neither her nor her husband had knowledge of the alleged offence, the Chairman (Mr. liichardsj stated tuc ( magistrates understood that a great deal of gambling took place, and they were determined, if possible, to stop it. but there was not sufficient evidence in these cases to justify a conviction, and they would therefore be dismissed- Other charges were withdrawn.

DRYNAMMAN. A large congregation aepean^led at Bethania Chapel, Riiosaniiiian, on Thurs- day evening, when tte Rev. T. D. Davios (Llandyssul) gave a wost edifying and in- te-restiilg lecture in the form of short stories based on rural We in Wales. Dar- ing the evening Olwen Bo wen giive a capital recitation, and Mr. Wm. Hicks who also led the singing, gave a eo-lo. Mr. T. W. Jones presided at the organ. The Rev. J. Llewelyn (poetor) presided. A lighting committee of the Monor- fabon district, Brynamman, was held at the Council Schools, under the presidency of Councillor D. D. Morgan. Coun. J. Martyn Thomas woe appointed secretary to the comm-ittee in the place of Mr. Da vies. Mr. Thomas ? an ex-ctairmnx of the Llandilo Fawr PnrieSti Conneil, and fan overseer for the parieh.

13ITTWS. 1 Louisa Davies oame out winner in the girlf¡' solo competition &t the Glan- amman ladiee eisteddfod on Saturday, out of 36 competitors..

Byr<f5fvOftT. I The annual nwsetmpr of the Burryport Urban Council vriil t-gke on Thurs- tlay, April 25th. !Th« retiring chairman is Dr. Dd. Arnold and the vice-chairman Mr. Thos. Davies. I The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Davies, aged 84, of Cwmhychan, Graig Capel, Burryport, took place at Carmol Grave- yard. The Rev. J. H. Rees officiated. A most impressive memorial service was held at Carmel Chapel in memory of the late Mr. Wilfred Isaac, who was killed a fortnight ago. The pastor spoke highly of the young man, who was only 20 years of age. On Sunday and Monday, the anniver- sary services of the Englteh Congrega- tional Church were held, when Professor T. Oliver Stephens (Carmarthen) preaehed. Several persons were prosecuted at the Llanally Police Court on Wednesday for having matches or cigarettes in their pos- session at a Weet Wales factory, and the Presiding Magistrate (Mr. R. H. Samp- ton) said there had been repeated warn- ings. They had threatened to send offenders to prjson. The following were the defe.ndants;- W. J. Kelly, 3, Bathurst- streot, Swansea, and James Gillett, Nep- tune Hotel, Burryport, who were sent to prison for 14 days; and Charles Nichol- son, 169, Elkington-road, Burryport, and Tom Bennett, 4, Als-street, Llanelly, who were fined £5

CLYDaCH. A couple of performances of The Bohemian Girl" were given in full character by the children of St. Mary's Church (conducted' by Mr. D. Rees), assisted by members of the Mond Or stra, at the Church Hall, Clydach. on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Another batch, of 18 wounded soldiers arrived at the Q\«wt "Hospital, Clydach, on Saturday afternoon. from Cardiff. In cnarge of Sister Bach they attended the performance of The Bohemian irl" HI the Church Hall in the evening.

COCKETT. I The annual meEYtingt of tihe Cockett Pnri&h Council was held at the Union Offices, Swansea, on Tuesday. Mr. Geo. Hanson presided. The Council passed a vche of sympathy with Mr. Thos. James vpf?e of syinpathy w (ex-chairman), xho is ill. It wm decided to ievue a precept for a td. rate. This is the first call made by tho Parish Counci' since 1915. The Council also decided to make a library rate of Id., in accordance with the reso- lution of the annual assembly of the parish. This rate 18 made accessary heeaTMe of the increases in wages, and other ex- penses owing to the war. Mr. Geo. Hanson was appointed chair- man for the ensuing year, and Mr. J. T. Martyn was tinanimously re-elected clerk. He was also warmly complimented for his efficient work in the past. With the exceptions of slight modifications, the usual committers were re-apponted eJ. bloc. The annual report, presented by the clerk, was considered very satisfac- tory.

CARMARTHEN. I At St. John's Vestry, Carmarthen, Mrs. W. Thomas, Hall-street, and Mr. W. Bartlett were appointed church wardens. John Brown's Fair at Carmarthen on Monday was a small affair compared with thoee of previous years. Thepe was a keen demand for horses, and high prices ruled. Heavy cart horeee sold readily at < £ 50 to <385 apiece; light horse from -030 to £ 48; and cart colts £ 35 to JB59. The cattle on offer were also scarce, and consisted mostly of etorers, which sold at prices ranging from .£10 to .£28 apiece. Mr. John Griffiths (machinist at the Welshman," Carmarthen), who was recently made a J.P., has received a number of congratulatory messages from boys" serving in the various theatres of war. He attributes it to the fact that he has been a Sunday school teacher for over 30 years. At Carmarthen on Tuesday, two English industrial echoolboy-William Hobbs (15) charged with setting fire to a stack of barley value et5 at Llangunnor, and Dennis Davies (15) charged with setting fire to a stack of barley, value 59 at Pontautwn-were ordered to be sent back to their respective industrial schools for a further period. At Carmarthou on Saturday two iii- dustrial schoolboys who had just cosae to work in the district were charged with d-Tson, one Wm. Hobbs (15) with setting fire to a rick of barley valtio i'tb, on Ty- llwvd-fawr Farm, LlanynTmor, and the 'other D?nnis Davies (15) with setting fire to a rieV of on Blae-ny- meillion Farm Pontantwn.-Defenclants were remanded in custody till Tuesday. At Carmarthen on Saturday, David •Ljwis. ex-Met ropoli-tan in, sum- moned for disobeying a maintenance orde.r in respect of his wife, the arrears being £ 7 10s., said he did not intend to pay anything. He was sent to prison for a-month, and defendant remarked: "T an going in. I will have to start getting used to it. I will go inside all my life." At Carmarthen en Saturday William Hushes, butcher. Llansaint. WM; flned £ 10 for slftr.ghtmriE; two slwp which had not within 14 days pvevi-vn« to that da to been told at a imrt, as required by the Sheep (Sates) Order. A summons for selling meat in exoe?» of the quantity ftilofated bv hps certificate <va* dismissed, the BeMfch giving h'ijb the benefit of the doubt. Supt. J. E. Jone* r>rose?utedx and Mr. H. B. White defended. Ernest John Davies. butcher. Fprryfide, was s?mmon?d "?)r &p?in.? the e h.'?p ?" ?an?h?r other than at a mart. Mr. W. J. W?nip Jcne* defending, said there  was ro interition they should h" slausiitered. The rsu, i

I GROVISRND. I The Methodists of Tabor held their annual preaching services on Sunday. The IIev. H. Beynon (Abercrave) officiated. I Bethania Baptist Clispol was lent for the occasion.

I GEMSRCS. An eisteddfpd wag held at fiaron. (Jendrcs 0"1 Saturday, under the auspiOO8 of the Fiorestta^h Juvenile Choir (conductor Ilr. Trevor Hughes). There was a <cord num- ber of entries. Oificials were: Conductor, Rev. D. M. Davies, Waunarlwydd; adjudica- tors (music) Mr. John Clement, ILA.Y. Morastfa.ch, aad Mr. D. Watts. A.T.S C.. TTLL boeth; (literature) Rev. D. M Davies Waun- arlwydd; drawing and paictinfe Mr. W. (}, R. John, Cadle Schools; acoompanj^ta, Mibsce IJ J. Evans. Fforestfach, and Annie Rowlands. Geudros: chairman of <!ommittec Mr. John Cooper; acei-etttry. Mjss Rosie Davies; (treasurer. Miss Lena Anthony. Awards-Solo under 10 1. Gwyneth Hop kins Mancelton; 2. Marion Morris, Ora Morriaton Pianoforte solo under L3: 1. Alice Qrenfell Gourt, Swansea; 2. Gwyneth Bowen. Morriston. Solo boys under 12: 1. Donald Rosser, LIAnaamlet; 2 JWyn Jones Recitation under 10: 1. Hannah Evans, My- nyddbach; 2. divided between Morfydd Wil- liams (Peneiawdd) and Olwen James (Caer- eaiera). Violin solo under 14 1 Winnie Thomas, Gendros; 2. Rcp„'ie Pasemore Lan- dore. Solo girls under 12: 1. Annie Gwynetn Bowen. Penllergaer; ?. Enid Rees. Cockett. BMitation under 12: 1. John Alwyn DaTies: 2. divided Gertie Elvira Lewis (Wannar. .llwid), B. Jones (Morriston), and Ceinwen Jonoa (ilynydtibaeh)- Solo srirls under 16: 1, divided Selina Cook (Morriston) and Olive Daudc (Danygraig): 2, Gladys 4,shford Man. aeltcn Action eong: 1 divided Olive Dan<'<> and Daiey Hutchins. Killay; 2. divided An- nie Ceridwen Jamef- 'T.anselton and Mary Ann Morgans, Morriston. Bolo under 14: 1. Elid Rets. Oockett; 2 Winnie Morgans. Cockett. lissay: Divided between Rev a J. Hughes, RavenhiH. and Mr. Francis Bridgwater Gorseinon. Pienoforte solo un- derlie 1. Irene Thomas. Brynhyfryd: 2. Irene Ashford. Recitation under 16: 1. Eleanor Williams. Caersalem; 2 divided Iria GrifBths and Edna Smith. Tirdeunaw. Painting: 1, Winifred Clement; 2, Winnie Thomas. Pencil drawing: 1. dir;(If-d between David Rees Thomas and Annie Ceridwen Jam««; special prize. Winnie Tftomas, Gen- droe. Duet (children under 14) t, Gladys Ashford and Gwyneth Hopkins: 2 Maggie ani Cassis John Cwmfcwrla. Si lo boys un- der 16: 1. Philip Price. Bvrnhyfryd- dividod Granville Meredith Waunajlwydd. and Gsorire Slocombe Liansamlet. Soprano soJo Miss Beatrice Anthony. lf,&noeIton. Novice 99I0: Mr. Wm Matthews. Cvwnbwrla. Contralto solo: Hise Edith Thomas. Gendros. Recitation (open): Mr Jamer- Mainwaring. Tenor solo: Mr. Sam Davies Ynvstaws Baritone solo: Mr. D U Evaojg. Male voice party Cadle (conductor. Mr. J Richards).

HENDY, I The Merry Madcaps (Llanelly) gave a performance at the Public HaLl on Sat- urday evening. Mr. R. H. Sampson, J.P. (Bryngwili) presided. A performance of the cantata Jacob and Esau H was given on Snndiay evening by Calfaria Juvenile Choir, under the direction of Mr. Robert Jones. At Calfaria Chapel, Hendy, the sacred cantata Jacob and Esau was per. formed under the leadership of Mr. Robt. Jones, L.T.S.C. Those taking parts were Misses S. Naomi Morris, Mary J. Jones, Mrs. A. Rees, Messrs. T. M. Williams and F. Jones (vocalists), and Miss Alys Evans, Mr. Jno. Lewis (elocutionists), Misses Corwena Davies and May Walters (accompanists). The Rev. R. W. Davies (pastor) presided.

LLAfeOlLO. I The wedding has taken place at South- ampton of the Rev. G. Edmund Williams, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, Llan- and Miss Madge E. Gilchrist, daugh- ter of Mrs. Gilchrist and of the late Mr. lId, Gilchrist, of London. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robt. Davies, Southport. At the New Chapel, Cresoent-road, Llan. dilo, during the week-end the chapel choir (under the conductorship of Mr. J. Evans, B.Sc.), gave a fine performance of the cantata The King of Glory." On the sume occasion Miss Bronwen Williatos was presented with a gold wrist watch in recognition of her services. The winter session cf the Capel Newydd Band of Hope was brought to a close on Wednesday with a tea, followed by an eistedtLfod, presided over by the pctstor (Rev. Wm. Davies). The arrangements were in the bands of Miss Evelyn Morris and Miag Ceinwen Williams. Mix E. J. Ross, County School, acted ae adjudicator. Awards:—Solo (under 6): 1, Mair Evans (Glynafon); Eileen Parry (Peyfcin Villa). ftoio (orer 6): 1, Evelyn Harries, Briskea- terr-ace; 2, Wyndham Parry, Alan-road. 3. Towyu H-anies, Towy Press. Solo, over 11 (open): 1, HelenA Jones, Capel Ise&c; 2. Evelyn Williams, Towy-terrace, Ffair- fech. Impromptu speech-eu.bjeot, "Aero- planes": 1, Hugh Dav-ies. The Walk. Competition, How to guide a stranger": Lloyd Jones, Cefn Towy. Miss Evelyn Moms was the accompanist. The Llandilo War Savings campaign is progressing most satisfactorily. In addi- tion to the School Associations, the Llan- dilo local eommrttee have divided e town into diewct asewcwitian*. The total subamibed to the close of the week was £ 12,035 13s. 7d. PerformanCO9 ti the operettas 11 nle Doll's Wedding and H Bold Robin and the Babies," have been given at the Drill Hall by members of the Llamdiilo Church Band of Hope, in aid of a fund for pro- viding parcels for Lfcundilo boys, who are prisoners of war. A repeat performance of the miscel- laneous concert and of the sacred bantata, King of Glory," is to be given, by re- quest, under the preaidency of. Lady Dynevor, at Capel Newydd on April 35th, under the conductorship of Mr. J. Evans, in aid of the Lla/nd'lo Sailors' and Sol- diers' Fund.

LOUGHOR. At the Town Hall, Loughor, a presen- tation meeting took place in connection with the Glanyrafon Glee Society, tW recipient being Mr. Martin Edwards who is leaving to join H.M. Forcee. He was presented by Mrs. D. T. Davies (Fraanp- ton-road) on behalf of the Glee Society with a wristlet watch suitably inscribed, to which he neatly responded. Soloe were given by Mesdanws Lewis and Ben- nett, Misses Lewis and Morgans, Messrs. D. R. Evans and T. J. Davies. Verses were read by Mife Thomas; accompanist. Miss Miriam Morgan; chairman. Mr. John Jonea. W 17

DYSPEPTICS GET RELIEF OR MONEY BACK. A REMARKABLE REMEDY. The contention that over 90 per cent. 01 all stomach troubles .re either directly or indirectly due to acidity or food fermenta- tion, seems to he amply proven by the uni- formly instant relief experienced by --if- fTers -from indigestion and dyspepsia, who tnkft half-a-teaspoonful of pure Bisurated Magnesia in a little water im- medvatoly after eating. Many dyspeptics, however, have tried so many highlv praised remedies without obtaining relief, that they have begun to think nothing nn itelp them. H i., therefore a attcr of pleasant surprise to the-" people to learn that every Ijottle of Bi^urated Magnesia i5 ac(:ompanid b:v- a 1.; ",ii"Q" v.1t'1rar.t-ce I to return the purchase pries if it fails to ?v? c?mpl?t? &a?sfa<tion—prcof p'?s:tive 0;' oar co!' Kdence that Bisuratsd Mág-I netin, which is Ipadily obt?i?abip of a?y .?. 'ar!? cost* but ??. f0r a. lar? el bottle, is the remarkable remfkl.y j ever known, for nvocpsia, inditfvstion, ."c?ity. t!a,tuience :n.i 't??.?ch tru?blcs <?s<mj.l?j-'

ULASMSAWEL. The marriage arranged between Capt. W. T. B. Hcalop, R.F.A., son of the late Walter Heslop, M.A., and Mrs. Heslop, of Margate, and Florence Eleanor, youngest daughter of the late Dr. T. J. Evans, of Llanaawel, and Mrs. Evans, of Idan-y- byther. South Wales, will take place quietly at St. Mavtin-in-thc-Fields, Tra- falgar Square, on Wednesday, April 24, at 3 o'clock.

MORRISTON. The death occurred on Sunday morning of Mr. Giaig-road, Morris- ton, after a eh art illness. The deceased gentleman was 73 years of age. He was a member an/l deacon at the Tabernacle Chapel. lie leaves two daughters and three sons. At the Tabornacle Chapel Schoolroom, I on Saturday evening, a performance of the cantata, The Crystal Cup," mil(; given in full eharacter by the Taho-r Band of Hope Choir, LJan»s«i!et. AT?, Geo. Rowe presided. The proceeds of the con- cert were in aid of Jfr. David James, who Vas been ill for four yosrs. ••

MUMBLES. The fi-i-neral of the late Flight Sub-lieut. J Noel Parry Davies, R.N .A.S-, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Parry Davies, of Singnapore and Mumbles, took place at Sketty on Thursday afternoon. In civil life Lieut. Davits was in the London office of Messrs. Boustead and Co., and was e.dueated at the Swansea Grammar School He was a promiue-nt member of the Y.M.C.A., both in Swansea and Lon- don. He was also a member of the Swan- sea Sea Scouts. About 18 months ago he joined the R.N .A.S., and met his death m Edinburgh a few days ago.

PONTARDAWE. I At Pontardawe Council on Thursday, Mr. Herbert Morgan presiding, a letter was read from the County War Agricul- tural Committee calling attention to the urgent necessity of increasing the etock of pigs in the country by encouraging cottagers, allotment holders, etc., to un- dertake pig-keeping. At Pontardawe Guardians on Thursday, Mr. H. J. Powell, J.P., presiding, a tele- gram was received asking for addition.al accommodation for wounded soldiers in the district. Mr. J. G. Harries suggested that they should apply for a part of the Croes Inn Hotel, Pontardawe. The funeral of Mr. Daniel Williams, a well-known Pontardawe butcher, took place at Rhydyfro on Thursday afternoon and WM largely attended. The Rc-vs. J, It. Price and D. G. Jones officiated. The chief mmtriMrs were Mrs. Williams (widow), W. and Mr". Gwynu Thomas (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. David Williams (son and daughter-in- liaw), Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Jones (son-in- Law and daughter), Mr and Mrs. Rees Hopkin (son-in-law and daughter), and Miss Olwen Williams (daughter). Mr. 1. R. Edwanle, M.P., delivered a lecture at the Public Hall. Pontardawe, on Monday, on The Life of the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George." There was a splendid attendance, and the Rev. Dd. Jenkins (Rhos) presided. The Medical Board bae been busy at Pontardawe for the past few daye exam- ining a number of young men from the district collieries. They were a smart lot of fallows,.and were in good spirit.

PONTARDULAI8. The new assessment of the parish is ae follows :-Land. f3,516 10b. Od.; other property, £ 46,520 10s. Od.; total, £ 60,037. A deduction of e765 5s. Od. has been made on account of thQ collieries. The new overseers for the parish are Messrs. Thomas Jenkins (Gakfield-street), and David Allen (Glynllwchwr-road). At the last meeting of the Council the clerk (Mr. Dftu Morgan) was complimen- ted on his energy and success in securing plots for allotments. Capt. D. James Jones, M.A., C.P., officiated at Goppa C.M. Chapel on Sun- day. Cfipt. Jones is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones, Pandy. A cymanfa ganu was held at Hope Con- gregational Chapel on Sunday. At the evening service a memorial anthem to Mr. Hugh Evans, for 35 years precentor of the church, and composed by Mr. J Enoch Jones, Tynybonau, was sung.

SKETTY. I At the annual meeting of the Cockett Parish Council on Tueeday at Swansea, the Clerk reported on a project for a com- munal piggery at Sketty. He had a field in Sketty in view, and they bad received the sanction of the Local Government Board to establish the piggery. The Clerk said he believed that they Mere the first council in the country to embark on such an enterprise. (Hear, hear.) The Clerk was congratulated on his good work.

TREBOETH. I A repeat conoeit was held at the Tre- l boeth Schoolroom (Mynyddbach branch), on Thursday evening, when the cantata "Birth of the Union Jack" was per- formed by the Treboeth Band of Hope Choir, conducted by Mr. Tom Jenkins, and presided over by Councillor Evan Jones (Brynhyfryd). The following ar- tistes assisted in the miscellaneous part: Misses M. A. Thomas, Ohven Perrins, and Ceinwen ThomM; Messrs. Evan Jones and David Jenkins. Miss Rachel Rees acted as accompanist. The pro- ceeds are to be devoted towards the Chapel Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund.

YSTRADGYNLAI8. I The death has taken place, at the home I of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morgan, Gladstone-terrace, Ystradgynlais, of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, one of the most highly respected ladies in the district. She was 81 years of age, and was the widow of Mr. D. A. Morgan, of Coedcaeprince Farm. She was the oldeet member of Ainon Ohapel. Two successful performances of the popular Welsh drapaa, Die Shon Dafydd," have been given this week at the Cinema, Yetradgynlais, by the Vstradgynlaie Dramatic Society, under the conductorship of Mr. Wm. Thomivs The chairmen were Councillor T. P. Jones and Mr. J. D. Morgan, J.P., whilst the whole of the proceeds a,re-ng devoted to the local Soldiers and Sailors' Reoeption "fund. t On Thursday, at Yatradgynlais, John Lewis, landlord 4 the Jeffreys Hotel, pleaded guilty to supplying intoxicants during iHegsl honrs, while Thomas Fred Jones pleaded guilty to aiding and abet- ting. It was explained that Jonee ob- tained the intoxicants during the absence of the landlord. Both were fined .21, the chairman remarking that Jones had taken an unfair advantage of the absence of the landlord.. At Ystra<Jlfrriilai8 Oa Thursday, Ben trice Isaac, a soldier's wife of Tudor-street, Ys. tmdgynbns, s*tm:nc.fc«d (1) for damag- ing a meter, (2) for unlawfully using whilst there was also a claim against her for £11: in respect to gas used. Evi- dence was given tha tfche mpfcar was found dence was given that 'the Incflr was found in the in?tflr was a French penny. The damage to the meter was estimated at xi 5s She wfis ordered to pay the damage, and pay the amount claimed in respect to the gas used She ivss adgo fined 5e. for I unlawfully using the gas. Thafp waa an excellent attendance at I the sale cf horses at Abercrare' Collieries on Tu«*dav, There fift"en Ists on offer, anil the auctioneer, Mr. J. T". Wil- liams. of YstrarlgynlaSs, had lie difficulty 1 ia Q.L:.c øI tea 1J;

I SWANSEA NEWS, The Week's Doings in Town, I On a charge of gambling on the Strand, Swansea, on Sunday. Sidney "Yilliaiu Winston (30), labourer, was lined 10s. at Swansea on Monday. The great meetings of the Evangelical Couvention wete continued on Tuesday in the Albert Hall, Swansea, with .audiences crowded and intensely earnest, Judgment for defendant was given at the Swansea County Court, when Georgo Gees, Manselton, sued a tailor for the re- turn of £ 3 paid for a coat alleged to be ill-fitting. St. Paul's. Congregational Church was crowded on Sunday night, when the Rev. W. Pedr Williams preachy another re< rtarkable sermon on tbl, war and faleo nationalism. Stoker Davies is one of five brothers on active service, one, Sergt. C. Davies, Welsh Regiment, having been killed in the early days of the war, and two of the others wounded. Under Navy League, auspices a meeting was held at Victoria-road, Swansea, on Monday. Mr. G. Gunning (Seamen's Union), presided, and Mers. M. Mailable (Blackpool), and Clark (London) spoke. Having appeared at the Swansea Police Court on 31 previous occasions, Bridget Pope (SO), an unfortunate, was on Mon- day sent to prison for three months for riotous conduct on the Strand on Sunday. The annual children's singing festival waa held at Henrietta Chapel, Swansea, in the afternoon, and EbeBezei* in thq evening. The choirs of Henrietta, Cwm- bwrta, Zoar, and Ebenezer Congregational Churehe«j too t part. Holding that the damage was due to tha weather, judgment was given at Swansea on Monday for'Messrs. Llewellyn Bros., Swansea*, in the claim made against them by Mr. John Howells, Garnant, ior damage done to furniture removed by them. Wm. O'Coanelj, 17, Gelli-etreet, Swansea, was prosecuted at the Llanelly Police Court-, on Wednesday, for neglecting his duty a< a special constable at a factory. The Bench said that defandant being a discharged soldier should know he had to obey orders, and lie would be fined £1- Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Roach, of 7, Oak.. wood-road, Swansea, who 4ied on Febru- ary.28tli last, intestate, left estate valued at £ 2,945 gross, with net personalty £ 2,94$. Letters of administration have been granted to her husband, Mr. John Bene- dict Roach, of the "above address, wages clerk. A whist drive was held at Thomas' Cafe, Swansea, on Monday, to aid Mc. Jack East, the legless St. Thomas, musician, who is just embarking on a pro- fessional career. The Mayor attended, and as the rgsnlt Mr. East was handed £138 13s. Id. Mr. Sidney Gordon, one of the certifi- cated assistants at the Municipal Secon* dary Boys' School, has been offered and has accepted the position of headmaster of the Parochial Non-provided School, ren- dered vacant by the appointment of Mr. J. Chappell to the headinastership of tha Oxford-street School. Ln view of the continuation of the war, the deacons and members of I)rnas Weloh Baptist Chapel, Landore, on Sunday evening, decided, at the instigation (lve Capt. the Rev. T. Waado Roberts, new chaplain to H.M. Forces, to rewind thv call extended to him about two yeans agq to become their pastor. At the annual Band of Rope concert in St. Mark's Parish Hall, Swansea, n wallet of Treasury notes, nearly CSO. an a handsome ebony walking stick, werer presented to Councillor T. W. Howell# by congregation and friends of St. Mark's Church, to celebrate his ejection* as churchwarden fop the 25th Under the Military Service Act, Waltew Selwood, slaughterer, LJangyfelach, waa handed over to the authorities by the Swansea Bench on Saturday on a charge of being an absentee.—Defendant said ha had not had a fair chance since the Derby scheme.—Corpl. Rea said the man had been before the tribunals for about two years. At Swansea County Court on Mond if Mr. Astley Samuel, auctioneer, claimed t5 damages from Mrs. Bevan, Norfolk- street, Swansea. She bought a piano a* a public auction and refused to complete the purchase. The piano had t6 be re- sold, and plaintiff claimed the difference, Judgment for plaintiff. Mr. David Selin4 appeared for plaintiff. One of Swansea's wounded boys (lat4 student of the Technical College), in a French hospital .where the head nurc,4- had formerly been a nurse for four years in Swansea Hospital, had also found two Swansea R.A.M.C. boys in the same hos- pital-lvor Davies, of Singleton, and Frank Richards. He is progressing slowly; hut surely, so he writes. The extraordinary series of public prayer meetings which were heljd in differ. ent churches of Swansea each evening of last week ended in St. Mary's Church on Saturday evening. The Vicar led, and among those who took public part wer^ the Revs. H. Stuart, R. J. Willoughby, and W. W. Lewis, Messrs. George Clarka and Sidney Solomon. A 6hort address was given by the Rev. H. C. Floyd. A verdict. of death d-ue to shock, fol-* lewing burns accidentally received, sas returned at the inquest, conducted by thq deputy borough coroner (Mr. D. Clarke), at Swan-sen on Wednesday, on the lxxly. of Margaret Burns (75), of 6, Maliphant- etieet, Hafod, Swansea, who died at the Swansea Hospital on Tuesday morning, fiom the effects of burns received the previous night The other afternoon. Mr. W. Cox, for six years stationmaster at St. Thomas, Swansea, was presented with a gold watch and S50 in notes, subscribed for by several friends at the docks. Mr. T. P, Cook, J.P., made the presentation, And. those who testified as to the recipient's worth were Mr. A. W. E. Wynne (precis dent of the Swansea Chamber of Com* merce, Mr. R- L. Sails, J.P., and Mr. R. L. Morgan. Mr. Cox made a suitable speech in acknowledgment. Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberta at Swansea County Court, George Rees, Dunvant-, claimed from George Roberta, of the King's Head, Llangennech, posses- sipn of the hotel of which defendant was the tenant. Mr. Villiexs Meager (in- structed by Mr. W n. Thomas) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. W. J. Samuel (in- structed by Mr. C. H. Newcombe) was for defendant. His Honour fonnd there was no reasonable cause to disturb the tenancy and gave judgment for defen- dant. A naval wedding of much local interest took place at St. Gabriel's Church, Swan- sea, last week. when Stoker Ivor J. Davies (son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, 12, West- bury-street, Swansea), was married to Mi&s Mabel Fewings, 150, ivintr Edward- road Swansea (only daughter of Mr. H. W. Fewinge, now of Neath, formerly of Swansea). The bridesmaid was Mies Nellie Miles, and the best man Stoker Frank Thomas, the officiating clergyman being Canon J. Watkins-Jonoe. On Tuesday, at Swansea County Court, before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts* Mn. Margaret Rowland Williams (widow cf the late Mr. Starbuck Williams), of Folkestone, sued for the recovery of pos- session from the defendant, John Thomas, of the house and premises known as Tyr- graijj, Mount Pleasant, Swansea. Mr Ih Villiors Meager (instructed by Messrs. R. and C. B, Jenkins and Lloyd) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Marlay Samson '(instructed by Messrs. Robinson. Smitb* Q Lewis.) was fot defendants*

ALL TWEN. Mr. Tom Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wat kin Williams, of the Colliers' Anns, Alltwen, is home on leave prior to taking up a oouroo of training which wiil qualify him as lieutenant and assistant paymaster in the Navy. Mr. Williams has been in the Navy almost sinoe the outbreak of war, and prior to then he was assistant master at Alltwen School.