The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LLANGELER WEDDING.—A pretty wedding took place at Llangeler Parish Church on Thursday in last week, when Mr. Johnny Lewis. Gilfach Farm, was mar- ried to Miss Martha James, Llwynpur. The bride was given awav by her brother, Mr. Tom James, the bridesmaids were the two sisters of the bride, Misses Ann James and Hannah James. Mr. David Lewis (brother of bridegroom) acted as best man. Others nresent were Mr. Evan James. Penffynon; Mr John Lewis, Gilfach; Mr. Tom Lewis, Gilfach; Mr. S. Lewis, Penlan; Mr. D. Jones, Bwleh- clawdd; Mr. D. Evans, Castell; Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Blaengwenllan; Miss Jones, Blaengwenllan. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. H. Jones, B.D.. vicar, assisted by the Rev. D. Davies, curate, and the Rev. D. Evans. New Quay (cousin of the bride). Mr. D. B. Jenkins, lay reader, was also present. The bride was attired in navy blue costume with hat to match. The bridesmaids were attired in wineand brown costumes with hats to match. Both the bride and the bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of useful and costly presents.

VOELfiASTELL SHOOT NG MATCH.—A successful shooting match was held here during the holidays. The first prize, a silver teapot, was won by Mr. John Jones, Myrtle Hill. Congratulations to Mr. Jones on his victory over the "Boys." CONGRATS.—Congratulations to Mr. Harry Wil- liams, Smith Arms, oh winning the tenor solo and champion solo competition at Felingwm Eistecfdfod.

HEW QUAY APPOINTMENT.—Mr. John J. Jones, B.A., Green i Hill, Francis-street, has been appointed assistant master at the Stockton-on-Tees Grammar School. Ho will commonoe duties this month. LIFEBOAT.-The lifeboat was launched for the quarterly practice on Thursdy morning in last week. Tho launch was made at daybreak. WHIST DRIVE.-On Tuesday evening of last week, a very successful whist drive was held at the Institute, close -o,.i a hundred persons being present. The prize-winners were: Ladies' First Prize, Miss Gretta Phillips, High-terrace. Consolyition Prize: Miss Alice Evans, Park House. Gentlemen's First Prize: Divided between Mr. Andreas, Frangopulos, and Gwynfor Thomas, Gwalia. Consolation Prize: Mr. Jenkin Rees Evans, Manchester House. A miscellaneous concert was afterwards held, with Alderman E. J. Davies in the chair. Items were contributed by Miss M. Bror-wen Davies, Messrs. W. 0. Jones, High-street; D. Melville Jones, Idwal Lloyd, M.A., D. T. Jones, B.A., and D. R. Davies, Moelydon. On behalf of tho members of the Institute, Mrs. Jenkins. Craig-y-mor made a presentation to Mr. Isaac Evans, the billiard marker. After the usual votes of thanks had been accorded the meeting was brought to a close by singing "Auld Lang Svne. The proceeds were handed over to the local Red Cross Society. PRESENTATID- -There was an interesting meet- ing at Maenygroes Congregational Cliapel on Wed- nesday evening of last week, when the Rev. W. Griffiths, pastor of the Maenygroes and Nanternis Congregational Chapels, was presented with an illuminated address, and a gold watch and chain in recognition of his services as pastor for tho last 31 years. The presentations were made by Mr. Evan Lewis, J.P.. Penrhiwpistyll, and Mr. Rees Williams, Nanternis, and Mr. John Jones, Llwyn. wermodd. handed a purse of ,-old to Mrs. Griffiths, The Rev. D. Evans. Trcwern, New^astlc-Emlyn, occupied the chair, and addresses were delivered by tho Revs. E. Aman Jones. B.A., Towyn; D. D. Jones, Capei-y-Wig; Messrs. Jenkin Davies, C.C., Tirgwyn (secretary cf the Nanternis Chapel); Dd. Davies, Belle Vue; J. S. Evans, C.M., New Quay; John Davies, C.M., Pont.garreg; Tom Parry (County Land Agent), and E. Parry Jenkins, Tawelfryn. The Rev. W. Griffiths is a native of Craig-cefn- pare, near Clydach, Swansea Valley. He was educated at the Carmarthen Presbyterian College, and was ordained pastor of the United Congrega- tional Churches of Maenygroes and Nanternis in October, 1883, in succession to the late Rev. Thomas Rees. From the first year of his ministerial career his influenco has continued to increase. During 1901-1902 great improvements were carried out in Maenygroes Chapel, which was extended, complete. ly refurnished and lighted with acetylene gas. The pastor also led in the matter of providing Maeny- groes with a chapel house and a commodious vestry. He was instrumental in establishing the Congrega- tional Sunday School Union of Mid-Cardiganshire. In 1895 he was elected a member of the Cardigan- shire County Council, and in 1900 and 1906° an alderman. He was made chairman of that bodv in 1909. He is also a member of the West Wales Joint Mental Hospital Committee, and has been a governor of the Aberayron County School since its establishment. RED CROSS SOCIAL.—A very successful social, under the auspices of the local Red Cross Society, was held at the Towyn Vestry on 'ihurs:lay even- ing in last week. The evening's programme con- sisted of a miscellaneous entertainment, and the following items were renderedPianoforte solo Miss Hilda Moller; song, Mr. W. 0. Jones; solo| Mr. R. S. Hughes; solo, Miss Gwla-clys Jenkins; violin solo, Miss Connie Thomas (encored); Male Voice Party (selections), conducted by Mr. J. T. Evans; solo, Miss Dilys Evans; The Belgian National Anthem by the Refugees; song, Miss Naomi J'ones (encored); solo. Miss Euronwy Lloyd, B.A. (encored); specimen of elocution, Messrs. D. T. Jones, B.A., and E. T. Davies; song, Miss M. Bronwen Davies; selections on the piano, Mr. D. T. Jones, B.A. A vote of thanks to the chairman (Aid. E. J. Davies) was proposed by Captain J. Thomas. J.P., and seconded by the Rev. E. Aman Jones, B.A. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem, Miss Lloyd taking the solo. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding was solemnized at the English Presbyterian Church, Bath-street, Aber- ystwyth. on Boxing Day, when Miss Posie Jones, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, Avondale, South Marine-terrace, Aberystwyth, wa married to Mr. D. Loyal Williams, National Pro- vincial Bank, Birmingham, eldest surviving son of Captain and Mrs. Williams, Loyalty House, New Quay. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. R J. Rees, M.A. (Tabernacle), assisted bv the Rev. E. H. Jones, Neath (brother of the bride), and the Rev. Richard Hughes. M.A. (minister;. The bride, who was becomingly attired, was given away by her father, and was attended by Miss Olive Jones (sister) and Miss Imogen Williams (sister of bridegroom) as bridesmaids. The duties of best man were discharged by Councillor D. Taylor Lloyd. A reception was held at Avondale, and later in the dnv Mr. and Mrs. Williams left for their home in Birmingham. The happy couple worn the recipients of numerous and valuable presents. The bride is well known in local musical circles. having taken part in a large number of concerts and cantatas.

PUMPSAINT CONCERT.—A grand concert was held at tho Coronation Hall on Boxing night, Dec. 26th, when a large audience had assembled. The concert was well patronized,—our much beloved Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.Q.B., being in the chair. The selected accompanist was Miss Casburn, who did her duty splendidly, assisted by Miss Parry and Miss Roderick. The following programme was gone throughPart I.: Piano- forte duet, Miss Casburn and Miss Parry; solo, "Come to Battle," Miss Edith Davies; solo, "Llythyr fv Mam." Miss Bessie Davies; duet, "Men of Harlech," Misses B. and M. Williams; solo, "The Promise of Life," Miss May Roderick; solo, "The Queen of England," Mr. E. E. Davies; solo, "The Old Brigade." Mr. Lewis Roderick; duet, "The Dawn of May." Misses Roderick; recitation, Miss Ella Mills; solo, "Y Ffarwel Cyn- taf." Miss A. M. Davies; solo, "The Bugler," Mr. Evan Phillips; glee, "Awn yn mlaen dan ganu," Friends. Part II.: "Arrival of the British Troops in France," by the Dulcephone; solo. "The Mighty little Island." Miss Alice Thomas: solo, "Anchored," Mr. W. Lewis: solo, "When vou Aome back." Miss May Roderick; solo, "Tho Veteran," Mr. E. E. Davies; duett. "Meet me at the Fointain." Misses Williams and Davies; ad- roddind. "Tori amod Priodas. Mr. David Jones; solo, "Baner ein Gwlad." Mr. W. Lewis; solo, "Llewelyn eto'n fyw," Mr. Evan Phillips: duett, "The Call to Arms." Messrs. Davies an:1 Ronnrick; recitation, Miss Ella Hills; quartette, Gentle Ladv." Misses Roderick and Messrs. Davies and Phillips; finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "G09 s i\ e the King." Amongst those present were noticed: Ladv Hills-Johnes, of Dolaucothy: Rev. Griffith and IVIrs..Jones, Caio Vicaracre; Mr. D. E. Davids, J.P., Gelly, and Mr. James Morgan, Brynawel. A most hearty voto of thanks was proposed by the Chairman to all who bad taken part in making the concert such a success. Mr. JpTTies Morgan seconded, and also thanked tb- chairman for presiding. The room echoed with three cheers for the chairman, nad also to all who had taken nart. Thus a very enjovable evening was brought to a close.

LLANOYRY, TRIMSARAN MEMORIAL— It is interesting to note that a memorial is now set on foot by the tenants of the Jfynone Estate in this district to set up a memorial at Llandyry Church to commemorate the death of Major Colby, who was killed at the front while fighting for his King and; Country. The committee has decided that the memorial will take the form of either a pulpit, lectern, or a stained glass win- dow. Whatever form it will take, we are glad to mention that it will be of an elaborate character, as a substantial sum has already been realised. The collectors in the Trimsaran district arc: Mr. John, Brynhyfryd; Mr. Evans, Brynllu. and Mr. Gower, Moat Farm. Mr. Williams, Morfabach, was ap- pointed chairman, and amongst the members -of the committee we are glad to find Mr. Thomas, Velindre, Kidwelly. Llandyry Church dates back to pre-reformation times. Cruciform in structure and giving a. splendid instance of a weeping chan- cel. which is seldom seen in the South Wales Churches.

CElLAN SUCCESS.—We are glad to learn that it is not yet too late to state the success of Miss vorothy Roberts, the daughter of Mr. Roberts, head-teacher of the Council School, Cellan. She is a student of the Pencader Grammar School, and after receiving for a short time the excellent tuition of Miss John- son, music and drawing mistress ,at the, aforesaid school, she succeeded in passing two examinations. In one of these (theory), she was successful in ob- taining 89 out of the 90 maximum number of marks, which is a very good result indeed. All her school friends, as well as her old friends at Cellan, will be very pleased to hear the news of her success, and we all wish to give her the heartiest congratula- tions on her succoss.

ABERGWILI ON FURLOUGH.—We were glad to see in our midst again Mr. Gordon Thomas, Tho Vicarage, and Mr. Davies, Wellfield. Both were home on furlough over the Christmas holidays. Mr. Thomas is stationed with the Old Public School-s Battalion at Epsom, while Mr. Davies is at Aldershot with the 17th Lancers. CONCERT.—The annual concert at Whito Hill was held on Christmas night at the Schoolroom. The Rev. D. Williams, Abergwili, presided. A long and varied programme had been got up, and the artistes performed their duties admirably. The accompanist, Miss Bessie Harries, The Mill, also did her share to the evening's entertainment in her usual able manner. The following programme was gone through:—Pianoforte solo. Master Percy Evans; recitation, Miss Bessie Rees; solo, Mr. Tom Phillips; dialogue, Lovers violin solo. Miss M. F. B. Harries; solo. Master Tommy Jones: trio, Messrs. Megan, Meta, and Eddie; solo. Miss Mem Davies: camiion singing, Mr. E. T. Edwards; dialogue. Mi sses Bessie Evans and Jemima Bavies; solo. MIF5 Williams; quartette, Mr. W. Jones and friends; recitation. Miss Jennie Bowen; comic, Mr. David William Evans; recitation. M. Davies; trio, Three Friends; solo. Miss Sarah Davies: comic, Mr. Harry Hinds; recitation, Miss L. M. Davies: solo, Mis3 Bessie Lewis; solo, Mr. J. Evanvs, London: duet, Misses Williams and Harries; choir, Mr. Willie Jones; solo, Misse-s Men Davies; solo, Mr. James Evans; duet, Morgan and Shan; comic. Mr. Harry Hinds; quartette. Four Boys; solo. Miss Bessie Jeremy: recitation, Miss Mem Davies; solo. Miss N ellie Evans: solo. Miss May Davies: recitation, Miss Jennie Bowcn solo. Mr. Willie Jones; duet. Misses May and Getta Davies: solo. Miss Sarah Davies: recitation. Miss May Francis; solo. Miss Williams; dialogue. Misse.s L. Lloyd and Sarah Davies: duet. Misses Harriet and Williams; dialogue, Mr. J. Davies and friends: comic, Mr. J. Edwards, chorus, National Anthem, Choir.

DREFACH, VELINDRE EISTEDDFOD.—On New Year's night, the annual eisteddfod was held at Velindre Schoolroom, in aid of the War Funds. In tho absence of Col. New- land, Dolhaidd, the Rev. D. Jenkins, rector, occu- pied tho chair, who also acted as conductor. Tho adjudiuators were: Music, Mr. Ivor G. Davies, C.M., Cross Inn; poetry, "A) Ceredigion"; mis- cellaneous, Rev. E. J. Davies, B.A., Bangor-Teify; prize bags, Mrs. Jenkins, Rectory, and Mrs. Jenkins, School House; accompanists, Mr. D. Jen- kins, C.M.; treasurer, Mr. W. A. Howolls, Llwyn. duris. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. E. Powell, C.M., Emlyn House, Mr. John Jones. Glandwr, acted as secretary. The following is a list of awards. Solo for boys under 10: 1, D. T. Jones, Clunplirfaeth, CilrHodyn; 2. D. Jones, Pen- pf, Cwmpengraig. Girls' solo, under 10: 1, S. E. I Williams, Penralltfach; 2, L. J. Davies, Central Cottage. Recitation, under 10: 1, E. Jones, Central; 2, A. M. Davies, Varteg. Boys' solo, under 15: 1, Wm. Williams, Penralltfach; 2, Tom Jones, Penpit. Girls' solo, under 15: 1, Margaret Harries, Blaen- bran; 2, Lizzie Davies, Tycornel. Recitation for girls under 14: 1, Frances and Margaret. Har- ries, Blaenbran; 2, R. A. Jones, Clunpurfaeth, and Anna Davies, Meribah, Cilrhodvn. Soorano solo: Divided between Miss M. H. Jones, Dolwen, Cil- rhoel-n, and Miss E. A. Evans, Tivv View, Llan- dyfricg. Sentence: "Longfellow." who did not respond. Prize bags: Miss Anna Jane Evans, Glan- rhy l, Cwmhiraeth. Tenor solo: Mr. Johnny Jones, Llainffald, Velindre. Open recitation: Evan Evans, Cwmgelly, Cilrhedyn. Duett: Messrs. Jones Brothers, Blacnbowy, Cilrhedyn. Penillion sing- ing: Divided between Messrs. Jones. Brothers, Blaen- bowy. Quartette: Messrs. Jones Brothers and Sis- ters. Impromptu speech: Mr. Ben Phillips, Lan, C'ilrhedvn. Wit: Divided between Mr. Ben Phil- lips and Miss May Jones, Lan, Cilrhedyn. Englvn: Mr. Ben. Davies, New Shop, Velindne. Alalo Voice quartette: Mes-srs. Ben Davies, Gilfforest; Jones Brothers, and Sam Jones. Pantywaun, Con- wil. Octette: Mr. Ben Davies, Central, and party. Male Voice: Jolly Boys, led by Mr. Robert Cole.

LLANWEMOG BELGIAN CONCERT.—Wo deeply regret to have omitted in our report of last week two of tile most important items in the above concert, viz., a solo given by the veteran singer, Mr. Joshua, Thomas, 'l'ycam, who, though in his 90th year, sang as melodious as ever his old favourite, 'Does dim ond ugain mlynedd," and was given ringing cheers. No annual concert of this school is complete unless Josi is present to sing, and we heartily wish our old friend many years of health and happiness again.. Another item was a recitation given by Miss Thomas, Blaenhirbant, and of Neath, of "Cyflafan Morfa Rhuddlan," which was quito a treat, this being the test piece at the Carmarthen Royal National Eisteddfod a few years ago, and tho first prize for which was won by Miss Thomas out of 60 competitors. Miss Thomas is in great demand as a reciter in and around Neath and elsewhere. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITORS.—At all the local poultry shows and elsewhere held about Christmas time, two of our local exhibitors, viz., Mr. Rees Jones, Landwr, and }1r. J. W. Roberts, Tyny^orth, have been particularly successful with their poultry. Mi-. Rees Jones' black Orpington cockerel captured the cup and two first prizes at the Llanybyther Poultry Show out of an exceptionally large number, and he was also a winner at Lampeter nad Llanwnen. Mr. Robert's Rhode Island red cockerels kept up their reputation this year again, taking 1st and 2nd prizes at. Aberayron, and also a 1st at Capel Dewi with seconds at other local shows. Other birds be- longing to the above two exhibitors won prizes as WETI INDISPOSITION.—We deeply regret to announce that Colonel Davies-Evans, the lord lieutenant of the county, is indisposed at present, and during the last week was confined to his bed for the greater part. We heartily wish one and all that he will speedily recover, for we cannot at the present afford to lose the services of such gentlemen as Col. Davies-Evans, who has worked in and out of time for his country in the present crisis, and no doubt the strain thrown uppn him and the anxiety have told upon him. OUR MEN AT THE FRONT.—Another of our brave soldiers pand a visit to his home the latter part of last week, viz.. Corporal J. Elias Jones, of Esger- einon, who looks well, and is a true type of a ■;oldier. Corpl. Jones, who serves with the P.I.Y.. has volunteered for the front, and knows not at what moment they might bo called out.

CRUGYBAR WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solemnized at. Crugybar Chapel on Wednesday in last week, the contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Davies. the youngest daughter of Mr. Daniel Davies, Groc t'nd Mr. T. Jones, the youngest son of Mr. Jones. Troedyrhiw, Capel Isaac. The bride, who was nerttly attired in a grey serge costume with black hat with grey feather, was given away by her father. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. D. Jones (brother of bridegroom), and the bridesmaid was Miss A. Davies (sister of bride), who was simi- larly attired. There was also present witnessing the ceremony Mr. Jones (bridegroom s father), Miss Jones (sisterj. and Mr. D. Davies. Rhos (brother of bride). The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. B. Richards (pastor). After the ceremony the wedding party motored to the bridc\s home, where the wed- ding breakfast was partaken of. Later in the day a number of well-wishers gathered together to the bride's home and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The happy couple left the following day en route for Treorchv. where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride and bridegroom were the recipient of many valuable presents. May they enjoy long lif Q and happiness in their new sphere is the wish of their many friends. CINEMA.—A very enjoyable evening was spent at the above schoolroom on Tuesday. December 22nd. when Mr. Ross presented his latest and original series, entitled A Visit to Belgium and the Great War." graphically portrayed by the magnificent exhibition of animated nnrl dioramic pictures. The synopsis included the following scenes of Belgium, its cities, towns, streets, rivers, buildings, etc. Scenes during mobilization, types of the various armies, the British Navy pcencs. the Grand Naval Review at Spithead before the shins left for the war, also a series of comic picture15. The whole forming the most interesting and instructive pictorial enter- tainment that has ever visited the district.

BRONGfST CONCERT.-Orl Monday evening, the 28th :Ylt., an' excellent concert was organised by Miss Jones-Parry- Tyllwyd, in aid of tiio local recruits. The Council School, where the concert was held,' had been pret- tily decorated for the occasion by the ladies of the- district. Tho following had very kindly provided- tea:—Mrs. Evans. Porthyrhyd; Mrs. Jones, Sichar;- Mrs. Jones, Penfedw: Miss Jones, Abermarlais y Miss Richards, Post Office; Miss Rees, Maesyfelin; Miss Thomas, Aberarthen; Miss Lloyd, Rhianfa, and Miss Jones, Ceri Hill. An interesting programme was gone through when local artistes gave comic, patriotic, and sentimental songs. Several grama- phone selections were given. At the conclusion Mr. Owen Evans, R.S.S., in proposing a vote of thanks to Miss Jones-Parry referred to the good work done by her in every direction. Not only had she taken a if0\ actlV0 mterosfc in those who had enlisted, but she had also done good work for those who were ONt on active service, by preparing comforts for them. Sinco the beginning of the war she had been busy with her needlo and in organising sewing classes. in fact she had sacrificed all her t.me in tho interest of her country. The Rev. E. Llovd Jones, vicar of Bettws Evan, seconded the proposition in a suitable manner. The proceedings closed with the singing of "God Savo tho King."

LLANARFHNEY EARLY LAMBS.—Mr. Richard Lev-is. PanMas Llanarthney is the proud possessor of a few lambs born early in December. This is a record for this parish. ACCIDENT —The many friends of Christopher thatnhe ,GlaSff°ed Fach, will be pleased to learn Infirmary pr°gressm° fa™"rably at Carmarthen ILLNESS. WO extend our sympathy to our oldest and esteemed postman, viz., Mr. 'Dan Morgan nesrntrustin-T' Up°n h'9 sudden° DE VTHS \V aWe to resum* duti« soon. S-'T" oS.°: and < suddenly Grove on Christmas Day, and the latter at the J respective homes after an extended illness. Yeajrt) ~Busine?s a3 usual. On New a splendid tea at the AI. though the weather was bad a largo number had come to enjoy themseineg. Mrs. Jenkins also dis- sweets, ('te' amongst the ehildrf>n. The following ladies assisted at the tables :Iis8 Wil. Hoivoll,. SWireha": Miss jJS Emf' Mr, Roberts. PoBw SSC were cleared the mmin™ tne tables for good attendance "^fve^d kgST"" Mr. M Jd" ot } «"* chairman J ? .f'> The terminated in si„.?i„ffwSj'f. floods. ° an heifer in the

ILAWVBRI THE recently-formed sewing cfcss maintains ita- usefulness very faithfully, over thirty voluntary wooers attending weekly. A lar-e parcel of under- clotmng °r tho children of the soldiers and sailors now fighting has been forwarded to Mrs. Morris, ('oomb, as well as a quantity of mufflers and socks for the soldiers. All are despatched through the •Soldiers and Sailors Association. Mrs. Morris a No generously provides ample material of wool, flannel, and serge ior the making of a further supply. Lasy \eek tho members also received eighteen yards of material from the Llanstephan School children which they deftly turned into P„Jaf0!.cs for ThJ littlo girl refugees at Tho Plas. littlo girl refugees at The Plas.

LLANDILD FUNERAL OF MKS. THOIIA3, CORXER HOUSE.-Tho ierj cf the late Mrs. Thomas. Corner House T^mas Tmr0'' ?f thc ^te Mr. I^ao de.X butter and prevision merchant, whoso ,v' j chronicled m our last issue, took place on edne^dav last at the Calvinistic Methodist Ceme- Mrp ;NRRRT THO R, V- J°nCS,. tended t ed;, A larSe concourse of peonle at- t< nded to nay the.r last token of respect. Amongst tnose represented was Mr. D. T. Harries of Chicago! is. Tnomas was a faithful member of Horeb Con- gregational Chanel. She was of an affable deposi- tion, charitable and generous to a fault Of her it their los* n„. ^eb six children to mourn 'I and" dire bereavement °l" 'hem oveniug-CH i„ P»Esf• On Thursday Taberimr.1 I'U w''v members or" sented e°ach icru^^f3''1"10^ Chu,rch ?rc" worship 0aSh a j erseym and' ? The jerseys were handed to each soldier bv^frs Testaments. whichweW gh"a The Bpv wn-V' Prcsen^<i V that lady, (lddro Ji Vles' The Walk, pastor of the church addressed the men, and Private Edgar Morris re sponded on their behalf. ^uiris re- ENTERTAIXMEXT.— A very successful ( ntertiin- ?e°a 'sWm~Ud BaPtiafc Cha-^ on New Yeai n,Bht under the presidency of Mr. J. H Rees, Bryngoleu. The accompanist was MissiWin- r were ta aid of the Sunday School The programme included the -following itoms:-Recitati:on,, Lizzie Jones. Beatie Beynom \\dlie Jones, Jack Jones, Idris Jones, Mag- gie \Yilhams ttilhe Morris. Dollie Rees, Kenneth John, David Charles Jenkins, Lizzie Ann Williams Dor6"9 S'llliamS' EK'era John" 0aklc-v Thomas! ns Morgan, Sally Jones, Mary Jenkins Dolly Rees M. Thomas and Mr. Jno. Bowen. Solos Miss ames, Gwladys Bowen, Gwyneth Davies' Miss Anme Dav.es, Gwenny Morris. Sally Jones! Af s ^.JamnM,v Thomas. Miss Ma-ie Davies. ~<\V ?Ir JrS RH"#h Wll]i'V»s' D. J. Rhys, Irene Jones! n r< Duetts. Maggie and Annie Davies. Gwenny Morris and Gwladys Bowen. Ma.-y Thomas and Irene Jones. Pianoforte solos. Olwen Rees, Jenru Jones, Gwyneth Bowen. The chi'd- !o =avn somc •—"»«<>

CLARKE'S B41 PILLS be -Bad upon to curt b alum ux, in Acquired ta •ooatitntionai DtefcargM from the Urinary Organs. GraT«i .-y Maa is tha fcaok. From from Mwcmy,_ UtabUsimW up. at lit year*. In bmn 48 6d aaah, at aU ChMnKK OW Pateat Msdlctua Vendor* tknagkoot tIM Warid. ar saat Im six" "tampo by Me -0-M Tha Uaewta lad Cans" Dmc Conpaar, Unoola.

LOCAL POLICE COURTS Carmarthen County. SATrRDAY, January 2nd.—Before Mr. Dudley Wil- liams-Drummond. Hafodneddyn (chairman), Mr. Lloyd Thomas, Ferryside; Mr. M. J. Evans, Mr. T. Lewis, Mr. J. Lewis and Mr. H. E. B. Richards. A HAPPY NEW YEA-w The Chairman before commencing the proceedings said that on behalf of the Bench he wished the Clerk, the police, the learned counsel, the Press and all who attended the Court a very happy New Year. STABBING AFFRAY AT ST. CLEARS. John Griffiths, a travelling clock mender, was charged with wounding George Perkins, the landlord of the White Lion, Pwlltrap, with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Mr Perkins said that on the 28th December he called at the Bush Inn, St. Clears. He there saw defendant and questioned him regarding a slanderous statement which Griffiths was said to have made against a certain lady. He demanded that Griffiths should insert an apology in a local paper. Griffiths in reply repeated the slander in a more offensive form. Perkins then knocked defendant, down. De- fendant then stabbed Perkins. PCTkins said I put a jolly good face on him. and I think I was perfectly justified in doing so. Mr. T. Carver and Mr N. James gave corrobora- tive evidence. Dr. Phillips said that Mr. Perkins had a cut in his cheek about an inch long. Inspector Jones gave evidence of arrest The Chairman said that the Bench had decided to dismiss the case. holding thac there was not sufficient evidence to send the case for trial. The parties afterwards shook hands in court. MOVDAY, January 4th (Special).—Before Mr. H. E. B. Richards. FALSE PRETENCES. Daisy Maud Holmes (21), domestic servant, a native of Leeds, was charged with obtaining by false pretences from the G.W.R. Company a purse containing 15s., the property of the company. Detective-Inspector Morgan, of the G.W.R., stated that on the previous day he received com- plaints from the stationmaster at Carmarthen, and as a result of his inquiries he proceeded to Cardiff and there saw the defendant detained. He told her of the charge and cautioned her. She replied, I am sorry I did it. I tore the purse to pieces and threw it into the river at Carmarthen before I left by train. I was short of money. I wanted to go to Leeds to see my parents." He took her back to Carmarthen and handed her to Sergt. Williams. She wa.5 remanded until Saturday.

Carmarthen Borough. KGND-VY, January 4th.—Before the Mayor (Aid Join Lewis), Mr. J. B. Arthur, lr. Bland Dnies, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Mr. Daniel Lewis and Mr. Thomas Davies. MARKET-KEEPER ASSAULTED. Robert Collier, 60, St. Catherine-street, Car- marthen ,was charged with assaulting the market- keeper in the execution of his duties. David Jones, market-keeper at Carmarthen, said that whilst he was on duty in the provision market, about 8.30 a.m., on the 22nd December (Christmas market], he saw the defendant there with a. dog. He approached the defendant and asked him to take his dog out as there was poultry in the mar- ket. After the defendant had refused three or four times, witness struck tho dog with a whip which he had in his hand. About half-an-hour later witness was standing near the poultry stalls when the defendant came to him and said, "You struck my dog. I'll summons you," at the same -Tie hitting him down. Witness got up and was ck down again by him. He then went to tho room and defendant followed him as far as ,or. Witness was bleeding from the mouth, '1' he went to a doctor. a Thomas, carpenter and farmer, Parke- he was in the market at the time in :d saw the complainant getting up from and going to the clock-room followed ant who was trying to hit him. lble A. K. Mayall proved three tions. nd costs was imposed.

mmanford. th.—Before Alderman W. N. ie chair); Mr. J. Lewis, Bryn. ornas, Glanamman; Mr. Wm. and Alderman W. J. Wil- ICENSED PREMISES. of Prospect-place, Garnant, and ircoed-road, uianaminan, were Vincent ior drunkenness on Imitted, and the police officer drunk and staggering about .e Amman Hotel, where tney i\ tiidcosts. I 'IR-UN I-N." t. tramping labourer, made his ,r harge of drunkenness and dis- Llandebie. Defendant readily Ig. nee of P.C. Higgins it would ap- efendant was attracting considerable j village. He was shouting and swear- J his clothes disarranged, and was fol- d taYgc crowd. He was ultimately run ench fined him 5s. and costs, but as he had i. in his possession he was allowed till Satur- opay the balance. OBSCENE CHRISTMAS SONGS. Policc-scvgeant Davies preferred charges of sing- ing an obscene song against a Llandebie trio, Thos. Thomas, of Ammanford-road. Hy. Childs, of Raw- lings-road, and Robert Williams, of Margaret-road. Thomas did not appear and a' warrant was issued. The other two defendants pleaded "Guilty." The police-sergeant stated that about .quarter to twelve on Christmas Eve he heard loud singing by Llandebie village on the Ammanford-road. The songs were obscene. He concealed himself and saw the two defendants and Thos. Thomas coming along and a boy named Evans with them. He stopped them and asked them why they sang stich dirty carols. They admitted singing, but denied there was anything obscene in the language. The Chairman said they would be each fined El and costs. They must understand that they must not go round singing what they did. It was dis- graceful and Childs. particularly, ought to be ashamed of himself as he was of maturer age than the other defendant. Childs—I did not use had language at all. Chairman—You admitted it. This is worse than bad language. The two defendants applied for time to pay, where- upon the Chairman observed that he was not inclined to give them any time to pay. However, they were ultimately given till Saturday to find the money. BILLIARDS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. Richard Jenkins, of the Prince Albert Inn, Gar- nant, was proceeded against for allowing billiards to be played on his premises on Christmas Day. Mr. Hy. Noyes appeared on behalf of the defendant and admitted the offence. Police-sergeant Richards stated he visit.ed the billiard-room, which adjoined the main road, at 8 p.m. on Christmas night. He found thirteen persons in the room, four playing on the table, and the others sitting round, and some standing, looking on. The room was fully lit, and drinks were consumed on the premises. The landlord's son-in-law was there, and lie asked to see the landlord. The land- lady then came in. and he asked her if she allowed billiard-playing on Christmas Day. She replied. Yes. we have always allowed billiard playing on Christmas Day and Good Fridays. You are the first one who has said anything about it." She added that they had seen the case in the papers, and they could play billiards on Christmas Day if the players were allowed to finish that game now they would stop the ploying. Replying to the chairman, the sergeant said he had reason to believe that no more games were played. It was stated that billiard playing on Christmas Day was illegal, although drink could at certain hours bo sold on the Mr. Hy. N oyes said the license holder was under the impression that he could keep the placp open both on Christmas Day and Good Friday for bil- liards. -Of course it was a misapprehension, and legally he could do so. Tho. house had been kept for 22 years by th-rn, and there was nothing at nil against these pnoplo. whom he believed were not the ,-)rl who would take an opportunity to "Dake six- ponce over a ,am- of billiards illegally. They had rhree sons now with the colour5. There had been in attempt at secrecy. The window of the billiard ")Om faced the main road in Garnant, and anybody valking along could see there was billiards going on. VIso at the t.ime the public-house was open for the ale of intoxicating liquor. In view of the ciroum- stances he asked that only a nominal penalty be imposed to serve as a warning. The Chairman said they wore inclined to go further than Mr. Noyes had suggested. The ser- goant had given his evidence quite fairly and they quite agreed that the offence was committed under a misapprehension. In their opinion the justice of the case would be met by letting the defendant off on payment of costs. A WARRANT ISSUED. A charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct was preferred by P.S. Richards against Iago Hughes, of Evans-terrace. There was no appearance, and after hearing the evidence to the effect that the defendant was in a very drunken state and had his coat off challenging another man to fight, the Bench ordered a warrant to be issued. SERVING THEIR COUNTRY. Evan Jones, of Penybank-road, Ammanford, a soldier, was brought up under a warrant on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct in January of last year. The police withdrew the case on account of the defendant serving with the forces. The case against Llewellyn Francis, of 99. Low- ther-street, Briton Ferry, wns also withdrawn, de- fendant having joined the R.F.A. A XMAS OFFENCE. P.C. Holland summoned Richard Peers, of Harold- street, Tirydail, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Defendant would not admit the disorderly conduct. P.C. Holland said that on Christmas evening he saw the defendant in Station-road, drunk and com- mitting a nuisance in full view of the public. He spoke to the defendant as to his conduct, and told him to go home. He replied, I shall go when I him to go home. He replied, I shall go when I am ready." A nominal fine of Is. and costs was imposed. RAN AWAY ON THE MARRIAGE MORN. Catherine Morris, a young girl of Station-road. Tirydail, applied for an affiliation order against John Wm. Griffiths, a collier. of Harold-street, Tirydail, in respect of a female child born in February last. Acoording to the evidence cf the applicant and her mother, thTO hnd been a courtship extending over three years. T) ;"Tlfl,-tnt always admitted the pater- nity. and ^oany with the girl subsequent to the birth cf t'-e He put up banns of marriage, engaged a ]I-, n Margaret-street, and the honey- moon was to b" spent in Lancashire. In fact all the arrangements for the wedding had been completed. The marriage was to have been solemnised on the day before Christmas, but that morning he ran away and had not returned since. The clergyman was kept waiting in the church for some time. The Bench made an order of 4s. a week with costs.

Tregaron. I TUESDAY, December 29.—Before Messrs. D. J. Wil- liams (cirman). D. D. Evans, and Evan Evans Drs. Morgan and Lloyd, and Rev. T. R. Davies. ALLEGED NIGHT POACHING AND ASSAULT. Richard Dudlyko. Penlan Cottage, Swyddffynon, gamekeeper in the employ of the Earl of Lisburne, charged Timothy and Daniel Evans. Llwyngefis. Tre- garon, farmer's sons, for being in company with an- other person unknown, on land in the occupation of one Wm. Rees at Pentrcdu, Bronant, for the purpose of taking or destroying game at 11.50 p.m. on the 1st December last, Timothy Evans being armed with a gun. Timothy Evans was further charged with assaulting the keeper at the said time and place. Mr. A. J. Hughes, Aberystwyth, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. W. P. Owen for the defence. Mr. Hughes at the outset said that he was not going to keep their time by making any remarks, because if he would be able to satisfy them it was a case for enquiry then they would have no option but to send them for trial. Richard Dudlyke said he was a gamekeeper on the Crosswood Park estate. On the night of the 1st December between 11 and 12 p.m. he heard three gun shots fired in the direction of Pentredu, Bronant, and he went in that direction. He stood by the clover field hedge of Pentredu for about five minutes, and saw three men coming across the said field to- wards him, but were then about 200 yards away. Pentredu Bronant is owned by the Earl of Lisburne, and tenanted by William Rees. It was a clear moonlight night. He knew the two defendants well and had known them for years. As they came nearer to him he walked on the other side of the fence towards them. Timothy Evans carried a gun. Wit- ness caught hold of Daniel Evans, and one of the other two re-marked, "Hit the devil." Timothy Evans carried a gun, and hit witness three times with it—once on his head. once on his right shoulder. and once at the back of his head. The first blow caused a big lump on his head which ho showed that night to John Rees, Pentredu. He let go of Daniel Evans when he was hit with the gun and the three ran away. He gave a chase and again caught Daniel Evans and he told him. "Very well, Daniel, you and your brother Tim shall hear of this after to- night." Daniel Evans had a hare and a pheasant in his hand, and ho asked for them. Daniel said he would give the hare. but not the pheasant, as the pheasant was killed on their ground and not on the Earl's ground, but he took possession of the both and he wanted Daniel to accompany him. but he refused, and he was allowed to go. He afterwards came to the spot where the scuffle took place in company with John Rees. the son of Pentredu. and found the produced cap there. but did not find his own cap. In reply tio Mr. Owen witness aid he lived within about a mile from Llwyngefis and knew Peter Evans, the de-fendants' father, well. The father and defend- ants are respectable people and farm a middle-sized farm. The offence was committed on the 1st December and no proceedings were taken before the 23rd, but witness had nothing to do with that. In replv to the question had he a weapon with him that night, the witness said he was a Welshman and didn't know the meaning of it, and never heard the word before, but if another word was given for it then he would answer it. Mr. Owen persisterl for an answer, when the Rev. T. R. Davies remarked, "Let's proceed; this is quibbling about nothing. Witness aid he carried a stick. If defendants said they were not on Pentredu land as stated by him it was not true. but he had never found a poacher admitting the truth yet. John Rees, son of Wm. Roes. Pentredu. said that Dudlvke en lied upon him about, midnig-ht; he was nervous and his clothes were dirty. There was a lump on the keeper's head. Mr. W. P. Owen addressed the Bench for the defence and contended that no case had been made out. He had the evidence of the parents, who said it was impossible for them to be there that night. The Bench expressed a desire to hear the father. Peter Evans. the father, gave evidence that Timothy Evans was at home that night. They were sleeping in the same room. He went to bed about 10 p.m., and Timothy soon followed and didn't go out afterwards. He was not a possessor of a gun. He couldn"f. identify the cap produced as belonging to any of his sons. He had been to Tregaron that day and slept well as usual that night. Wm. Davies. Gwardryscol, Tregaron, said he was brother-in-law of defendants, and Daniel Evans slept in his house on the night in question and remained there the following day. Defendants were committed for trial to the next, assizes. Bail was allowed, but legal aid under Poor Prisoners Defence Act was refused. ALLEGED ASSAULT ON POLICE. The Chief Constable charged Lewis Hughes, Glyn- owen, Pontrhydfendigaid, with assaulting P.C. Thomas Jones in the execution of his duty on the night of the 28th November last. Mr. W. P. Owen, Aberystwyth, appeared for the defence. P.C. Thomas Jones, Pontrhydfendigaid, said that about 11 o'clock on the night in question he heard a noise and on investigating it he found the defendant about ten yards from the highway in a public path. The defendant rushdd at witness saying. What do ycu want to follow me about, you devil," and kicked him in the stomach until he fell to the ground before he could get up he received another kick. Then there was a scuffle, defendant was handcuffed, and ultimately conveyed to Tregaron Police Station. There was no on:- p ont in this lonely lane when the assault was committed. In cross-examination witness said he had no time to speak to defendant before he was struck. Lewis Hughes, the defendant, said that on tue night in question he went to this lane to find whether the pump under his charge at the mine were working. He walked up and down the lane a few times for that purpose when the constable came up enquiring what lie was doing there. and he replied that it was no business of the constable, ond that he was returning from work. The constable threw him down and handcuffed him. It was not true to say that he deliberately kicked the constable; if he was kicked it was in the struggle. The case was dismissed. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Lewis Hughes was further charged with being drunk and disorderly at Pontrhydfendigaid on the night of the 28th November, 1914. Mr. W. P. Owen appeared for the defence. P.C. Jones said that he saw defendant in a lane. He was drunk, cursing and swearing and stumbling I about. Sergt. Lewis. Tregaron, said tho defendant was unquestionably drunk when ho arrived at Tregaron at midnight. He had to be assisted to t-ho cells. He was in a hopeless state. David Jenkins, New Inn, Pontrhydfendigaid, for the defence said that df-fendant had two pints of beer in his house between 9 p.m. and 9.50 p.m. and was perfectly sober when he left. John Davies, Pontrhydfendigaid, said he had a conversation with defendant from 10.15 to 1-0.30 p.m. and in his opinion he waa perfectly sober. Thomas Evans, lodging at defendant's house, said he was perfeotly sober at 10 p.m. David Jones said he saw him from a distance at. 11 p.m. and ho was of opinion that he was sober. Lewis Hughes, the defendant, said he had only ■ three pints of beer that day. Ho was not cursing and swearing all alleged by the constable, and he was not drunk. He didn't know how many pints would make him drunk. Mrs. James, residing near the lane. said she had not seen defendant nor heard any noise that night. Charles Edward Barker said defendant was sober when he saw him at 10.15 p.m. on the night in ques- tion. The case was dismissed. EDUCATION. Thomas Evan*. Clangors, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for not. sending his child to school. Two bastardy cases were afterwards disposed of, and it was after 5 p.m. when the Court rose The licensing sessions were fixed for the 9th Feb- ruary next.

VALE OITAERON I MustCAL SUCCESSES.—At the recent examination of the London College of Music, held at Carmar- then. Miss M. A. Jones. Aldergate. Folinfach, on- tained Honours in the Theory of Music, securing 96 marks out of a maximum of 100. Miss Jones has attained Honours in Music several times before. She is one of the organists at Rhyrlvgwin Chapel.— At the examination of the S'lme College, Mary J. Williams, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Willi.ams. Rhvdyffwin. obtained First Class in the Elementary Section in Pianoforte plnving.-Ann Ellen Evans, daughter of Mr. Evans, Fro Farm, passed in the Primary Section.—Miss Gwladys Saunders Davies. The Shop, Felinfach, passed in the Elemental Section under the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. The above are to be congratulated on their success.

I LLAHSTEPHAH (,hritma" I>JOrning the ladies to the Pia^ "and di-f "K f°j P a Santa Glaus visit „ii f • ,and distributed toy. sweetmeats. CiW- Theii- i' n< v'lri^"s other gifts among the Belgians iiieir kindly act was much appreciated bv all' committer has done all ir. heartv rio-ht hand of n t!'S P°W°r to extend a h»., spared Leffort to £ ^t'i possible. -lr hLdy as pleasant as MoRTAH C.M CKAPPT TUN R*. R mn n„ 11 .afternoon cf Chr 3t- ORSETI-CRIS fee* AS O,„ <:R SS bF,d ,;nd<7 Pudency of"the R^T1 Gwem- throu^h'1" Oui+eGn 0n\ovabIe Programme was gone Qlu"e a uumoer of items were contribu- «t tar*, ™"<-i '"f into Cf the entertainment. The Babel <VTch' WeLsh' F!^mish and English d much ,o the unique nature of the srathering. w « T ?Ch- fh)!d- the little Belgians, "•if'- Th" r ca„pr,zo ba'?r containing a monev u th?)nks c'l all are henrtsly due -^o the ladies Zch rf V th? toa tabl°* Provided hn hff ]"71"3 h In add'^n their kindlr thoughtfulness in mvitmg the homele^ sufferers among us to participate of their hospitality, is much hat tho m"1-nu Iridpnt'1,lv if added hat the donah Chanel contributes the sum of £ 3 5s p-r week towards the maintcnnnco of the Belgian community now quartered at the Plas G-NEHOSITY Tol THE BELGIANS.-Through the kind- ness generosity of Mrs. Dowdesvvell, a Christ- v!S Vrty. VVas Slvc" to 'ho Belgian Refugees on V ;an !?■ The Mansion had been suitablv uecorated and lent itself admirably for the occasion. A sumptuous repast was heartily pal.taken ')f bv all, and not the least item of interest was the Christmas Tree v.hich was laden with a variety of presents for r 1!?° chlldren in particular had an excellent time. The members of the local committee were also invited to join in the proceedings Suit- able games were indulged in and the party dis- missed at 9 o'clock. P y