Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

A case oi small-pox has been reported at Neath, and the patient removed to Swansea Isolation Hospital. Tiw dboab has occurred at Aberayron of tSve Eot. R. W, Davies. Congregational miaset/rr, formerly pastor Horeb 'Jikurdi. I/>v.ghar. Mr. Davies was 431 years of age, a niutive of Llanlryn- j mods. 1

I BI RTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.! Ell RTHS; STEVENS.—On April 19th at 11 Page-street. Swansea, to Pte. and Mrs H. M Stevens, a daughter Cstilbborn). TUSTIAX-Or April 21st. Mrs. Stanley L. Tustian a son MARRIAGES. JONES—JENKINS.—By special licence. on April 20th. at Loughor Church, by Rev, G. M Williams, Gowerton Glyn Jones. B Sc. eldest son of Mr. Wm. Jones colliery man-acer Brynceithyn. near Bridgend to Hilda. only daughter of Mr and Mrs. D. A. Jenkins Belmont Gowerton DEATHS. JO.NES.-On Apri! 19th. at 125, Windsor- road, Neath, Margaret Joyce the dearlv- beloved twin daughter of Mr. and AIrs E A Jones. JONES.—On the 20th after a brief ill- ness. a t 3. Khyddinsrs Park-road. Brynmill. Walter Uwyn David, aeed 16 vounsrest son of J. H Jones late Carirarthen-road. MAUNDER.—On April 22nd at 14. Quarr- road. Clydach. Jennie beloved wife of Noah Maunder: acred 35. REEL-At 37. Crown-street Merriston. in his 5901 voav. Phiilip Bees SAITNDEES-JONES.—Davrd Saundere-Jonps of 70, E-iondda-strect. passed -way on the !Bth inst. STEVF,iN,S.-On April 19th. at 11, Page-street, Swansea Marearet(Peegy! the dearly-be- loved wife of Pte H M Stevens. A P 0" TOBIAS.—On the istb inst. at 8 Bedford. street, Morriston. after a ione illness natieiitly borne. Thomas the beloved hus- band of Sarah Ann Tobias; aged 64.

THE NELSON SPIRIT. There is that in the newest eK ploit of the British Nary, working in conjunction with the French, which brings tears of pride to the eye, and sets the heart of every patriot beating quickly. Suddenly the veil of mystery has been rent, and we see the fleet at work—re- sourceful, aud1;Ciousl surpassingly brave. The exploit at Ostend and' Zeebrugge is in true succession -to the shining deeds of British naval history. It has in it that element Of madness that has always con- founded our foe?. The "Nelson touch is there. To-day then, we pay our homage to the sailors, our ¡ wonderful sailors.

VALLEY COMB-OUT. I Recruits Entertained by Mri I Gardner at Cwmtwrch. I On Tuesday evening Mr. J. H. Gardner I managing director of the Cwmllynfell Colliery, entertained the men who are joining up at the Berrir.gton Arms, Upper Cwmtwrch. Dr. Owen presided, and among those present were Messrs. John Morgan, Dan Edwards, Tomlin, and others. In the course of his valedictiory speech, Mr. Gardner said be was proud to learn that twice the number of men I than the number asked for had joined dp, that in another wt?k a similar num- her WOUG enlist, eo th?t Cwmllynfell Colliery would be supplying four times 'j the number asked for under the comb- out. Mr Gardner also referred in touching terms to the death of his son. Victor, who made the supreme sa.crifice for his country. He urged the youiig men not to run into unnecessary clat.gjr. but never shirk duty. Also to keep their hands across the sea and write home as often as possible. He wished them all, from the bottom of his heart, the be.st of luck and a safe return to Cwnillynfell whex-e, he assured them, they would find a hearty welcome. In the meantime, if they wanted anything, if they would write to Mr. Morris, he would do the best he could for them. (Applause). He concluded by stating that they met there, not as employer and employe, but as brothers determined to uphold the in- tegrity of the Ei" nirc, and do all in their power to bring victory to the forces of the Allies.—A capital vocal and instru- mental programme was gone through.

FOR" LIVERISH NESS" OR I CLCGGHD INTE,;TINES YOU[ NEED ALKALINE WATER. I Medical man says this is easily prepared at home and will quickly dissolve, neutralise and wash out any irri- tating Liver, Kidney, Stomach or Bowel acids and poisons. The various body impurities and also such acids as hydrochloric (stomach) uric, i.xalic, etc., aro the natural result of the digestive processes. Certain of them are vit '!y necessary: without hydrochloric acid, for instance, the stomach could not t 1 !r "f"" of the c rtain classes of foods. Tt ih ;r]v when tli-re is an excessive ac- cumulation of acids that food fermenta- tion, gns, rheumatism and other painful troubles rut. Even uric acid seldom sives any evidence of being present in the system after it accumulates to such an extent that the blood can no longer hold it in solution, and tiny, pain-causing crystals then commence to sepa,rate from the blood and deposit in muscles and joints. There is no-way to stop t." absorp tion of acids and impurities into the blood from the digesting food in stomach and intestines, without stopping the absorp- tion of nourishment at the same time Moreover, the absorption does no harm so long as the toxins and excessive acids are promptly extracted from the blood by the kidneys and other organs of filtration and excretion, this being what normally hap- pens when .the body is in a state of perfect health. If the liver, kidneys, etc., are I, not working properly, however, the blood must quickly become impure, and impure I blood means pain and disease always. Pure blood is the foundation upon which all gocd heajth must be built. People who have it cannot suffer from rheu- matism, gout, backache, stomach trouble, I biliousness, lassitude, headache, kidney diseases, poisoned irritated nerves, 6kin afflctious or the endless train of other com- plaints directly due to impure blood, I which has become thick and sluggish with tho poison it ha.5 gathered up in its journeys throughout the body. To rid the I system of poisons, never dose yourself with still more poisons or powerful salivat- ing drugs like caloiiiel (mercury), etc., which accumulate in the system and even attack the bones. Instead, try drinking every other marking for a week or two a tumbler of hot water in which you have dif-solved a level tcispoonful' of alkia saltrates, which any chemist can supply at slight cost. It wi'll quickly neutralise and wash out the impuritiefl aird excessive acids by flushing the kidneys, stimulating the liver, and thoroughly cleansing the intestines. This ip what occurs when visitors drink" exactly similar alkaline water at the worfmed and highly ex- pensive ailkaline hot springs.

PONTRHYDYFEN M U S I CAI-II SUCCESSES. Under the auspices of the L.C.M. mnaieal examination held at Swansea la,s1, Thursday the following candidates were euocess/ul S pianoforte piayinsWilliams, .16. Graigytewgoed (primary1 1st ,)ass; Gretta Hol-kine. Penhydd-sreet Pontrhydyfen (ete- niftntary), 1st elaft: Hilda K- WiUfams Un- der Brills-, Pontrhydvfon »elementary). 1st class; Lizzie William*, Pwllyglaw (ele- mentary), 1st (>la»s; Madge Price, Tonraawr. Pontrhydyfen (f.enjor). let class. All Are to be congratulate! on their wie" in ..ttain.. in^ tie 1st class distinction An are very brieht and most promising pupil a. Mention muet be wsulo of Mies Madge Price in pain, ing for one 30 young :sho being not yet 14) tho 1st class certificate for the senior srrade b.avirsr also passed the other grades 1st clas?. The candidates were all eiamined ?y 1,? ?. Fo??. ESQ Mii«. ??oc.. Osou. Lor. don, and are the DUDi? of Mr R. G'-i?thp. C.M. Orsajoist. Pontrhydj-laa. 236A4-27

AMEVSAftFORD. Crowds of Ammanford young miners presented themselves for medical exami- nation on Thursday at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, where tu? travelling medical board ha? taken up quarters for three days. At the annual meeting of the Amman- ford Council Mr. J. E. Jones was elected ohairman, and Mr. D. George vlce-cihair- ma.n. The valuable services of Mr. J. C. Shaw, the retiring chairman, were re- corded. As he had not followed the cus- tom of entertaining the members, in con- sequence of the food difficulty, Mr. Shaw uow made a gift of five guineas to the Our Boysr" Fund. Both the new obair- III all and vioe-chadrman are Labour memboi-s. An entertain-njent was given in the Church Room, Ammanford, on Thursday night, to a crowded audiei.es. The first part of the programme consisted of a per- tormance of the operetta, VlTW:t a Minute," by the United Band of Hope children, conducted by the Rev. D. Spen- cei Jones. Proof of the renaissance of the Welsh I drama was forthcoming at Ammanfor(I when the Pontardulais Siloh combmaticgi, dn its presentation of "Y Briodas Ddir- gel," kept the interest of an audience of well over one thousand persons at vlnte- heat till the la.st fail. of the curtain. The provisions of the new Franchise Act were explained by Mr. Meth Jones, registration agent, to a meeting at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Monday night- Mr. Thi. Bowen (Bettws) was the chairman. At the annual meeting of the Amman Valley School Managers, Mr. Evan Evans. Ammanford, was elected chairman for the year. A heated debate took placo as to whether the schools should be closed I on May 1st to commemorate Labour Day. Mr. J. Harries pressed the matter to a I vote, and it was carried by a majority that a general holiday be given the school children. „ The death occurred at her residence in Coronation-terrace, Bettws, on Sunday afternoon, of Mrs. Myfanwy Lewis, & member of the staff of the Bettws Coun- cil School, and a most highly respected lady, at the age of 48 years, after a short illness, contracted while attending upon the late Mr. J. L. Williams, Maeequr.rre, who was her cousin. The interment of the late Mr. J. L. Wil- liams, owner of the Maesquarre Estate, took place at Bettws on Saturday after- noon. The bearers ware the tenants: Messrs. Thoe. Jacob, Joseph Morgan, Dd. Griffiths, Dd. Jones, -N,op-h Davies, John Davias. Wm. Davies and J. Davies (Wann- herod). The chief mourners were: Mr. Dd. Lewis, Maesquarre (cousin'); Jones, Yardre Farm, Gwyufo (cousin); Rev. D. Lewis (Port Talbot), Mr. Lewis, Mr. B. Lev/is, and Mr. D. Lewis (Amman- fond), Mr. Herbert Skunwavs (Mae^yboat), Co-n. Dd. George (Bettws), and Mr. Dd. .Stephens (Capel Farm), all second cousins. There are two members of the Amman- ford Co-uncil who have each given four sons to the forces, namely. Councillor J C. Shaw (one of whom has made the supreme sacrin.es) and Councillor Thomas I Fletcher, tho latter also having six nephews serving from the town. Under the condiUctorsmp of Mr Cor. oelius D. Rees, a performance of "Agatha" was given at the Palace Theatre on Wed- nesday night by the Bethel Sunday School j Choir. Pantyffynnon. The proceeds wtro in a.id of the N.U.R. Orphan Fund. Mr. J. Harries-Thomas presided.

e'JRRYPOftT. I A well-attendei meeting of the Memo- rial I [nil Committee was held at, Somerset HOUíè. Burryport, on Thursday evening, Councillor D. Arnold iu the chair. The question of ways and means to raise the necessary amount to pTy for the memorial hall, which is estimated to cost 'about ■ £ 12,000, was discussed, and it was resolved to form a finance committee. The funeral of the late Mr. Stanley Rees, grocer, Pembrey, took place at Kid- welly. He was a son of Mr. David Ree Farmers' Arms, and WaS 20 years of The Burryport School Managers have appointed Mrs. Price teacher at Burry- port School during the ilineas of Mrs. S. M. Lewis at the rate of A:70 per annum. On Saturday morning a man named Edwin Hare, who resides at Stepney-road, Burryport, was crushed to death by an engine at Pembrey. He leaves a widow and four small children.

COCKETT. I Congratulations to Mr. George Hanson upon his promotion to the post of clerical I station master at Cockett.

CONWIL. -?. The Rev. Owen Jones, vicar of Conwii Elfed, Carmarthenshire, died on Saturday after a long illness at the age of 49. He wa-, one of five brothers who took holy orders.

CWMLLYNFELL. I A ""send-off" meeting was held at Bryn- Uynfell Methodist Chapel in honour of a number of young members who are leav- ing this week to join the colours. Each of the yoting recruits was presented with a suitably inscribed Bible. The Rev. M. Jones (pastor) presided. Over 20 members of Cwmllynfell Con- gregational Chapel are joining the col- ours this week. Ystradowen Infants' Council School has been closed owing to an outbreak of whooping cough in the district.

CL VDACH. At Manchester races on Saturday last, Fishgirl, the property of Mr. Tom Wal- ker, of Clydach, won three ifrsts, whilst Bailini Girl, also the property of Mr. Walkeir, won a first prize. The employees ofethe Mond Nickel Co., Clydach, have unanimously decided to Join the Ciydsch itni District Nursing Association, and in future all employee ,will contribute one penny per month to the funds of the association. The Mond firm, with their Mistomary generosity, have notified the hoii, secretary (Mrs. John Jones, Penybank,) that they will contribute annually an equal amount t ) their employes' At the Public Hall. Clydach, perfor- mances of the Welllh eoin^dy, Ma eh an Mawr I was given by Mr D. C. Thome* I\ad Clydach party in aid of the funds of the local Calfaria Brass Band. At the annual meeting of the Clydach Parish Council, Councillor "Ben Daviee eclydeah) was for the third year reflected «.hairman of the Council, and Councillor David G. Thomas (Trebar,e) waa re-elec- ted vice-chairman for the en wing period. Councillors Evan Lloyd. Jose-ph Davies ,"Clvdach), William Jenkins and William Bow<~n (Trebar.1, were re-appointm as ov&reeers of the parish.

SAVE YOUR HAIR! DANDERfNE STOPS DANDRUFF. Every bit of dandruff disappears and hairstops coming out. Try this! Your hair appears glossy, abundant, wavy and beautiful. Thin, brittle, colourless and ecraggy hair is mute evidence of a neglected scalp; of dandruff-that awful scurf. There is nothing so destructive to the hair as dandruff. It robs the hair of its iuetre, its strength, and its very life; eventually producing a feverisiiness and i tching of the scalp, which if not remedied causes the hair roots to shrink, loosen and die—then the hair falls out fast. A little Dandcrme tu-night-now-aiiy time —will surely save your hair. Get a shilling bottle of Knowlton's Dandetine, and after the iirst application youi hair will take on that life, lustre and luxuriance which is so beautiful. It will become wavy and fluffy and have the ap- pearance of abundance, an incomparable gloss and softness; but what will please you most will be after just a few weeks' use, when you will actually see a lot of tine, downy hair—new hair—growing all over the scalp. All chemists sell and re- commend Dahderine, Is. ltd. and 26. 3d.— no increase in price. Dauderi^e is to the hair what fresh showers of rain and sunshine are to vegetation It goes right to the roots, in- vigorates and strengthens them. Its ex- hilarating and life-producing properties cause the hair to grow long, strong and beautiful.

FFORESTFACH. Messrs. A. Davies and Soas, Penybank Cottage, Fforestfach, have been granted a patent for ar resting runaway trams under- ground. A groat life and property saving device, a large Birmingham iirni hae un- dertaken its development.

GORSEINON. Corpl. Glyn Thomas, of Gonseinon, has passed all his examination's at Cairo, a £ <I has been made a lieutenant in th-a Machine Gun Corps. While in Prince he was gas^d in M&metz Wood, in the battle of the Somme in 1916. Gvrs&inon. and District English Free Ohurch Council met at Tabernacle, the Rev. Geo. Lewis, B.A. (Bethel) presiding, Delegates were present from GendroH, Loughor, Groves&fid, GowertoTi, and all the English Churches of Gorscinon. State- ment of accounts showed a email balance on the rig Lt side. The following officers were elected:—Presidc.pt, Rev. W. H. Tey- ior (Gwalia); vice-president, Rev. A. E. Eobfrts (Tabernacle); treasurer, Mr. P. J. )iivies; secretary, Mr. W. R. Evail« (Eng- lish Baptists), re-elected.

I GARKAMT. A oonapetitive concert, was held at Gar- nart on Saturday. Adjudicators: Music, Mr W, D. Clee, Yetalyfora: recitations. Mr. lioni ilarry. AwardsChampion solo. W. T. Ree. Ammanford; bass solo, W. T. Bees; tenor solo, Garfield Roberts Brynamman: contralto solo. Madam Ceirweu. ThomaS, Gwauncaegurwen; eoprano 90I0. Mary Daviso. Brynmman: recitation, divided be- tween Dan iiarrv and Mias Miriam Evans. Glanamman: children's solo Elisa Davies. Bettws; ohildreu's recitation. Maggia Jones. YnisiBcudw; pianoforte solo. Elvira Evans, Garnant. Mr. Thos Morgan was the sc- c»mpar,ist while the Rev T/dryd Jones acted as chairman and conductor.

LOUGMOR. The Kev. K. N't. uavies, tormeriy paster of Hvreb Chapel, Lough or, hps died at the residence of liis mother-in-la.v, Mre. Jones, 9, Bellevue-terrace, Aberayron, at the zù of about -13 years. —————- 00

LLAMNOW. At the annual meeting of the Llanuon Parish Council, the chairman, Mr. W. Grevillev C.C., was re-siected, bJ was the- vice-chairman Mr. TJiomas Owens. 1'he overseers elected were Messrs. Daniel Morgan (Brynyw&wr), Thomas Davies (Brynwydd). Dl. Lewis (Llannon), Isaac Jones (Gellideg).

LuAKO £ fe!E. On a charge of having unlocked a safety lamp in his working place underground, Rees Morgan, a miner employed in the Llandebie Colliery, was fined 566. and costs at Ammanford on Monday. Mrs. Sullivan, a soldier's wife who had been deprived of the custody of her children owing to neglect, was at Am- manford on Monday again allowed their custody. The children were in the Llan- dilo workhouse. It was stated that ehe had now taken a house in Ffairfach, and was prepared to care for the children.

I LLANDOVERY. A memorial service, which was attended bv representatives of all denominations, was held at the Ttibernaoie Calvinistic Methodist Church, Llandovery, ot which the Rev. Joseph Jeakin3 is pastor, on Sunday evening to lie. J. C. W. Jenkins, who died on the 9th of April from gunshot wounds. The officiating minister was the Rev. Thomas Hughes (Festiniog). At an adjourned meeting of the Llan- dovery Town Council, under the presi- dency of the Mayor, Mr. 1)1. Jones, the long-standing (difference between that body and the Gas Company was amicably settled. The death has occurred at the age of 50 of Mr. John Evans, Broad-street, formerly

HOW I CURED CHRONIC PILESI IN LESS THAN A WEEK. Reeder says Nemolin the antiseptic and powerful healing agent physi- cians so often prescribe for serious skin diseases, will also produce immediate relief from torture of piles, etc. Aside from operations, practically all methods of treating piles depend upon shrinking the swollen tissues with strong astringents, and as piles are primarily a state of blood congestion, such temporary expedients are totally wrotig tp principle. They may reduce the swelling for a few hours, but merely render the congestion worse than ever, "thus storing up future pain and trouble, since delaying proper treatment means constant irritation, sleeplessness, loss of energy and vitality, or even general nervous debility and final breakdown. After I had suffered all the misery of chronic piles almost con- stantly for several years, and tried every imaginable ointment, suppository, or 4;tlier treatment without benefit, I finally consulted one of our greatest opecialistc, ui skin and rectal disorders. My case had become so oomplex and eo far ad- vanced that he feared an operation might be jieoe&sary, but first advised me to try the effects of Nemolin for three days. At the end of the three days I was free of all pain. and obviously well on the road to complete recovery. Within a week all symptoms of piles ba4 completely disap- peared- That was nearly a year ago, and they have never returned. X found Nemolin absolutely non-astringent, ncn- poisonous, and aiaa&ingly soothing, cool- ing and healing. It stimulates the local blood congestion, thereby dispersing all congestion,; this being the roaoon it proves 5ful even when everything else fails. Any chemist can snpply Nemolin at little cost, or easily obtain it if necessary, and every sufferer from piles or haemor- rhoids should try it before subletting to an operation. Operations for piles may often be life* pruning a tw. They «top the growth in one spot. but merely to cauft more rapid growth in others In ,ny opinion mitting is seldom necessary unless the disorder is neglected until it reaches an extremely advanced stage at causes tumour, etc.—M. R. N. of Castle-street, Lliindovery. Déceesad was in the employ of the L. and N. W. Railway Company on the permanent way, and was for some years a member of the Town Council. He was a member of the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Church, Llandovery.

I LLAIPI LO. I At the annual meeting of the Llandilo I Parish Council Mr. Thomas Morgan, Crossnant, Capel Isaac, was appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. David D. Morgan, Drysllwyn, Bryn- amman, vice-chairman. A vote of sym- pathy was passed with Mr. Thos. Jones, last year's chairman, in his illness. At the annual meeting of the Llandy- feisant Parish Council, Lord Dynevor was reappointed chairman and Mr. Rees JH. Davios was re-elected vice-chairman. -it the annual meeting of the Llandilo Urban District Council, Mr. A. E. Harries, ironmonger, Ye Old Vicarage, was appointed chairman, and Mr H. W. Jones, Sartor House, vice-chairman. The preacher at the anniversary ser- vices at the English Congregational Church was the Rev. Evan Jenkins, Swansea. At a social gathering held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, presided over by Mr. Evan Davies, Pistillgwyn, a presentation was made to the pastor, the Rev. and Mrs. Edmund Williams, on the occasion of their marriage, which took place at Sothpôrt. Penillion were sung by Miss Maud Williams, Rutland House. The wedding took place at the Parish Church, Llandilo, of Mr. Pereival Wilcox Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen, of Mount Pleasant, Iron Bridge, Salop, to Mig3 Marjorie Irene Llovd, daughter of Mr*, and the late Dr. W. H. Lloyd, of Bank Rouse. The ceremony was per- formed by the Ven. Archdeacon Williarjs. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the annual meeting of the Llandilo Board of Guardians on Saturday, A vote of condolence with Miss Mac- Donald and the other relatives of the late Mr. J. L. Williams, Mr. J. L- Williams, Maes-y-quarre, was moved by Mr. Robert Matthews, who said that he was always ready to help. He was a pract-ical agriculturist, and spent much money on experiments for the bene- fit of his neighbours. Mr. G. Harries, with the greatest sympathy, soconded, and it was decided that the vote be recorded on the- minujbe book. Mr. W. E. Richards, the r,etiring chair- maa.múv.ed that Mr. Gomer Harries (who j had Ifcen a member of the Board for eight years) be elected chairman. Mr. W. Williams s<?cond?d, and the proposi- non wu cArried unanimously. j The recommendation of the ,essment Committee to grant their foil-time offi- ]S dale and clerical staff a war bonus was adopted. Procopts for calls for the next half-year at Is. in the £ were adopted. This was an increose of lid. on the last, and 2d. on the corresponding period last year. The total amount required was £ 3,709. The Board were unable to entertain an application by Carmarthen Union to pro- vide accommodation for the inmates of Carmarthen Workhouse to make room for wounded soldiers under treatment by the Red Cross. It was stated that the Llandilo Workhouse was full. Mr. Jno. Richards, Clanrhyd, was ( elected chairman of tho Rural District ] Council, and Mr. Gomer Harris vice- ( chairman. t The subject of allotments at Quarter ( Bach was again discussed, and it was stated that during the last few years 50 ( acres cr more of common land had been f enclosed. Precepts for calls at 9d. in the S which was the same as the corresponding half- t year, totalling £ 2.872 0s. 9d., were issued. 1 | The salary of the clerk (Mr. R. Shipley Lewis) wis increased from £130, the 1 figure at which it has stood for the last ( 20 years or more, by £2i). ]

I {j At Tabcmacl Schoolroom on Saturday ] evening, a performance of the drama Ar y Grosffordd" was given by the Plasmarl Dramatic Society, under Mr. J. P. Walters. The performance was in aid of Sergt. D. Hooper (Llaneamlet), who has had both legsAamputated. The death, occurred early on Saturday morning, at his residence, 37, Crown- street, Morriston, of Mr. Phillip Rees. He leaves a widow and six children, two hon and four daughters. The funeral ot the late Mr. Thomas Tobias, of [Robert-street, Morriston, took place at Seion Churchyard, em Wednesday afternoon. The deceased gentleman, who waa G4 years of age, was one of the oldest 1 deacons at Tabernacle Chapel. He was engaged as dork of the works to the Swan- <sca Education Committee, and was secre- tary of the Operative Stone Masons. ————— )

PONTAHDAWE. I A branch of the Neath division Liberal- Labour Association has been formed at Pontaoxlawe. Councillor J. G. Harries vras elected as vice-president, and lYlr. J. J, Emmanuel as secretary (pro teta' Mr. Herbert Gibbon, the new ohairman of the Pontardawe Council, was on Fri- day sworn in ar. a Justice of the Peace by virt\\6 of his oflioe. The Rev. Evan Davies was nomiiriated zd second vice-chairman of the Pontar- dawe Guardians. The rQv. gentleman, who had acted as first chairman, declined the honour as he maintained that it was nothing but an Irishman's roise." The Pontardawe Troop of Boy Scouts held a cliurch parade on Tuesday in celebration of St. George's Day. Headed by the 3rd G. V .R. Band (Bandmaster Llew. JAwÎs) the Scouts proceeded from their headquarters along High-street to the ohupch, under Scoutmaster David Wil- liams. The Revs. W. G. Jenkins and T. W. Jones took the first portion of the service, while the Rev. Joel Davies (vioar) delivered an address. Out of 45 applications down for hearing at the Pontardaw Tribunal on Tuesday 22 were refused, whilst about seven wera given one pionth final each, and the re- mainder terms of three to six months, on the grounds that they were in a low category. Mr. D. T. Jones (Cwmllyirfell) was the chairman, whilst Mr. Frank Charles was the Military representative.

PONTARDULAIS. II I Pontardulais Volunteers are going great guns just now in more senses than one. The B.A.O B: Flag Day, in aid of St. Pu aslant, National institute for the Blind realised £29 gs 7d The funeral took place on Friday after- noon at St. Teilo's Churchyard, of Mrs. L. Williams, wife of Yr: Willie Williams (chief draughtsman of the Anchor Cable Co., Leigh, Lanes-). After a lingering illness, the death took place on Saturday of Mr. John Miohael, Glandulais House, Glanyrafon-road. He was 71 years of age and a pative of Cwra- avon'. He was a senior deacon at Libanus Church, and a prohjinent layman of the C.M. connexion. He leaves a daughter and three sons, two of whom are in the army. A rtpeat" singing festival was given by local CaMnistic Methodists at Her' mon on Sunday. The baton was ag am wielded by the veteran Mr. Thas, Davies, and Mr. Jeplryn Thomas (Caxton House) presided at the organ. The death took place on Sunday, wHh tragic suddenness, of Mr. David R. Davies, CsercerriS-road. He was working on his allotment on Friday evening. Deceased was a member at Hope Congregational Church, and he is survived by a widow, three daughters, and a son. At St. Teilo's Church, on Sunday morn- ing, a memorial service was conducted by lie vicar tR^v- "Win. Morgan) to the late 5. Willie Williams, Leigh. The mortal remains of the late Miss M. 1, Davies, Foreet-road, were interred at .larmmfc on Saturday. The Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan (pastor of Hope) and ethers offi- ciated. The deceased lady was a daugh- ter of the late Mr, Kees Davies, engineer, Clayton Tinplato Co., Pontardulais. The Rev. J. Jenkins, M.A. Gwili," offi- iiated at Calfaria Baptist Chapel anniver- ;ary services over tbe week-end. The re- nowned litterateur w. bern v.-ithin a stone's throw or the sacred edi.fico, and :here were, miturally, crowded congrega- tions to listin to the gifted preacher. In a special effort by the representa- ives of the Prudential for week commen- ing April 8th 1918, for tha sale of War 5<md policies o? monthly instalmentj plao? the Pontardiiloaa clisti-ict rl ?'n?ntr Mr. I{ '1fum, headed Wa!œ, having obta-med more than double the igux*es of the next hesfc district. The monthly premiums secured came to £6.1, representing the sale of £ 6,.500 of war bonds. A.B. D. J. Llewelyn, Forest, Pontar- duia-is, who had such a rliraclions escape recently, has been felicitated at Taber- nacle Baptist Chapel. The Rv. George Williams (pa^or) presided, and Miss Blod- wen Bonnel 1, Me-sers. Tom Hugli Jones and J. S. Harry (deacons) and others took part. Mr. Brynmor Jones, Tyn-y- benau, acted as accompanist. Ifi-R. Banwell, The Bungalow, Pontar- dulais, has received notification that har son. Driver George Banwell, R.F.A., at- tached to the Welsh, has been .seriously wounded in the legs whilst training ip this country. This young soldier, with naudi daring and dash, slopped a pair of ranaw^y horses, for which he was pub licly thanked and presented with a set of spurs. His father also, the late Mr. F Banwell, was recognised by the Roya) Humane Society for saving a young child from certain death by drowning in the swollen waters of the River Loughor.

t Gettiftg Oa in Years l. I in for relieying fill curable -fo' stages of kidney and bladder diseases. r Ifd^a dread of growing 'I Swansea Case. old. Yet old ago, if free frorn On May 27th, 1909, Mrs. A. Kingston, bk8c1H3. urinary? troubles and of 6, Longford-crescent, Danygraig, c?-h&r kidnef y symptoms, should SwaDeea, said j— 1 was te b? p?i.? ?!-?med r?t.. ?, ba?ck. When I a^ woke In ?Mm the kidneys are too we? to the mornings it wa6 always there, and laeep the blood pure, muscles, nsrvee, made me feel quite unfitted for the ard joints fall a prey to uric acid, and day's work. I became. nervous, de- it is that da people are boset by: pressed and irritable, my head troubled me, and there seemed to be spots float- Sff. rslayiYiat.i.C, SWOiiCil l&mt. s, ing in front of my eyes. The urinary Blerir&d Eyesight, Loss rl iVlemory, system was disordered. I felt fit for GraveL Dropsy, Sciatica A Lumbago. I nothing. "I was recommended to try Doan's 'Dh ttM ^actly ko kidaey symp- backache kidney pills. Shortly after ? toms which Doan s B&c?M?be ?.idney commencing with them I began to feel Pills have be?n 611evUl M:r$ U1 better. The pills quickly removed the 9wami6a for e. Why pains and put my kidneys right. I Swane^a for n y ^this specia l felfc altogether brighter an d more should "u not benefit by th1.S special felt altogether brightf-r and more. kianey KieGicme? energetic. (Signed) A. Kingston." Botti's Pills qo not di^ sturb the On February 11th, 1917—eight years borfrsls. They gently stimulate and fater-Mm. -Kingston^ said :—" It's a otrengthen '-h40 kidney system only. great relief to he free from those They prevent tho worst discomforts dreadful pains that Doan's pills cured I ofold age, and are gratefully rocom- me of years ago." young end old aliko MOTE.-To obtain the same result as Mrs. Kingston, insist cn the same medicine. DOAN'S BaxkacJis Kidney PUis. All deazers, or 219 a bottle from Foster-McClflilan Co., 8, TVeils St., Oxford St., Lo",don.WZ.

TYCROES. I I The oldest inhabitant of th)6 district, Mr. John Phillips, Brynhyfryd, died on Thursday afternoon at tM age of 96. He I was a cousin of the late veteran preacher, Mr. Evan Phillips, Newcastle Emlyn. *<?>■

YSTRADGYNLAIS. I At Ystradgynlais Council meet.ing on Thursday Mr. Ben Williams, of Cwm- twrch, was appointed chairman for the year, with Mr. Rees Chapman as vice- chairman.

CYMANFA GANU. On Sunday at Ebeuezer Chapel. Neath Abbey, tha annual cymanfa ganu of the. Wealcy&ii churches of the Swansea circuit wa.e held, the conductor tielng Mr. T 0. Jones, D.C. (PontyrhyU. Messrs. Ben Poley (ISoath Abbey) and D. Idris John (Sfeeweu) were the acconipanists; chairmen. Messra. Wm. Bcweu, Stephen Morns and Allen Lewis (Port Talbot). The children were catechised by Mrs. Bronwen Bowen. Intro- ductory Psalms were recited By Miss Joanna John. Masters FnUyn John and Willie Jones. Solos were given by Miss M. J. Evans and Messrs. J. W. Jones and W. J Evans.

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L.C.M. AWARDS. Neath Centre—The London College of Music held their Easter ^lamination in pianoforte playrngr at Neath Mr. Leonard N Fowles, Mus. Doc. fOxon) was the exam- iner. Successful candidates were:-Ad. vanced intermediate first class, Misg Win- nie D Bowen and Miss Hannah Bundle (Skewen): intermediate 1st class. Reginald T. Basrcridge (Skewen): intermediate pam. Lizzie J. Nicholas (Cryna.nt): elementary 1st clnes Miss Muriel Davie-a (Glyn-Neath). Gljmdwr Jones (Skewen ? elemtotary pMS. Ivy Annie pyart (Skewen). Doris Shaddick .Neath): i)rii i ar- £ eath); primary 1st class. Nancy Howells iS ea.tb): primary pasn Mary Hughes and Doris Jones (Neath).

At Neath on Friday, Martha Thomas, Kennel-row, Britonferry, summoned her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Thomas, for assault. Complainant said her sister-in- law called her a strumpet" and. smacked her in the face. A fine of 10s. Was imposed. Pleading guilty to carry ing a gun with- out a license on Margam Moors, Sidney Thomas, Taibach, was at Port Talbot on Monday fined .£2.

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