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HWNT AC YMA (Gan Teithiwr." Gorfodir ni yr wythnos hon eto i groniclo marwol- aeth y wraig dda rinweddol, y fam dyner-galon, ai gymydoges o'r mwyaf caredig, yn mherson y foneddiges siriol, MRS. MARY DAVIES, LLYGADYRHAUL, LLANGATHEN. Cafodd ein cydnabod hoff gystudd caled a thrwm, ond dioddefodd yr oil yn dawel a dirwgnach, gan ymostwng i'r Alluog law, a dywedyd, Yr Arg- lwydd yw Efe; gwnaed a fyddo da yn ei olwg." Yr oedd yn un o ffyddloniaid capel Penyrhool, a hi er ys cryn dipyn oedd yn gofalu am y synagog, a chyflawnai ei dyledswyddau er boddlonrwydd i bawb yn gyffredinol. Dydd Iau cyn y diweddaf, cymer- odd ei chynhebrwng le, pryd y cafodd man fechan yn fedd yn mynwent Capel Isaac, pryd y gweinydd- wyd gan y PJlrchn. W. H. Harries, Penyrheol; J. Davies, Capel Isaac; ae E. Lee Hamer, St. loan, Maesteilo. Cafodd angladd parchus, fel yr oedd yn gwir deilyngu. Nodded y Nef fyddo i'w phriod a'r plant, a'r wyrion oil, ar ol perthynas mor anwyl a hoff, yr hon disgynodd i'w bedd pan ond 56 mlwydd oed. Da oedd genym gael ymgom a'i brawd yn y cynhebrwng, sef y Parch. D. Morgan Davies, Aber- tawe, gynt Cwmbach, ger Aberdar, a chael myned yn ol am dipyn i ddedwydd oriau'r ysgol. Bydded pob gwir gysur i'r holl berthynasau, yn agds a phell, yn y dydd blin hwn. SILOH, PENYBANC. Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod dyddorol yn y lie uchod yr wythnos ddiweddaf, y Parch. Stephen Thomas yn y gadair. Cafwyd adroddiadau dyddorol, dadleuon swynol, a thonau melus gan gantorion y lie, a lIon- wyd y gynulleidfa gan nifer o'r ffoaduriaid Belgi- aidd sydd yn trigianu yn y lie, drwy y rhan a gy- merent hwy yn y y gweithrediadau. Yr oedd yr elw i'w drosi i'r Parch. Daniel Thomas, brodor o't lie, yr hwn sydd yn genhadwr yn mysg yr Indiaid Cochion. CAPEL ISAAC. Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod dirwestol yn festri y capel uohod, tan nawdd Cymdel thar, Ddirwestol Llan- gathen a'r cylch, y Gwir Anrhydeddus Arglwyddes Dinefwr yn y gadair, a'r Parch. E. Lee Hamer, Maesteilo, yn arwr y cwrdd, ac y mae ei enwi ef yn llawn ddigon o fachniaeth ar unwaith fod y cwrdd yn gyfryw, "mai da oedd bod yno." Felly y bu y tro hwn, a dywedai pawb "Melus, moes eto." LLANFIHANGEL-ABERBYTHYCH. Bu ymdrechfa blygu perth yn y He hwn dydd Iau diweddaf. Cymerodd yr ymgyrch le ar ran o fferm Ynyslas. Yn nosbarth y campwyr, cawn yn 1, Mr. Joe Evans, Castellhowell, Llandeilo; rhan- wyd yr 2 a 3 rhwng Mr. J. Griffiths, Gilfach, a Mr. Morgan John Rees, Hafod, Capel Isaac; 4ydd, David Smith, Wern. Y dosb&rth cyntaf: 1, Mr. Tom Morris, Tyrllan; 2, Mr. Thomas Jones. Drys- lwyn-uchaf; 3, Mr. Henry Jones, Station Lodge. Yr ail dosbarth: 1, Mr. Joseph Evans, Tyrcae, ger Trapp, Llandilo; 2, Mr. William Jones, Penyrallt- isaf. Am y gwaith a'r top neu y brig goreu, Camp- wyr J. Evans, Castell. Y dosbarth cyntaf, Tom Jones, Dryslwyn, ao yn yr ail ddosbarth Joseph Evans, Tyrcae. Mantolwyd gwaith y cewri uchod gan y beirniaid craffus, Mri. David Jones, Cwm- cennen; Jameson, Ynyslas, a John Harries, Lan, Llangathen. Pasiodd pob peth yn ddymuno], a dangosodd y pwyllgor a'r swyddogion y caredigrwydd mwyaf i'r dorf fawr o ddieithriaid. Pob llwydd iddynt un ac oil.

LLANNOFF Nos Sul, yr 28ain o Fawrth, cynhaliwyd cyfarfod y plant yn Bethania, Llannon, a chafwyd rhaglen ddyddorol ac, adeiladol. Llywyddwvd gan y gwein- idog, y Parch. T. M. Price. Wele y rhaglen :-Salm gan Gethin Jones i ddechreu'r cwrdd; ton, gan y Cor; adroddiadau, Gwilym Davies, Griffith John Williams, ac Ellen Mary Jones; can. Winnie Davies; adroddiadau, Gethin Jones, Willie Reei, Raven Hill, ac Eunice Williams; can, Douglas Rees; adroddiadau, Hannah Claudia Jones, Winnie Davies, ao Evan John Jones; can. Gwladys Jones: adroddiad. Annie May Jones; dadl, A:■ ■■- Jnmt 3 a Gwladys Roberts; ton, gan y Cor; ■dredciiadiu, Eunice Jones a Willie Rees. Brynrh ;«e; duett Eunice Williams a Doris James; a'-Tibial. F.; za- betb Jones: can, Irene Roberts a Mary Hanvnh Lewis; adroddiad, Willie Rees; ff). GwlaiHs Roberts; ton, gan y Cor; adroddLt 'an, Ehagfyr Wil- liams, Lloyd Williams, a Winford Jame-?: t'iri i oynnulleidfaol i ddiweddu'r cwrd 1.

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EISTEDDFOD TALOG. At Olygydd y CARMARTHEN JOUHNAL. Syr,-Byddai ddiolciigar iawn i chwi os cania- tewch ran feciian och papyr gwerthfawr i mi i wneyd ycliydig uodiadau ar yr eisteddfod uchod. Cynhaliwyd yr eisteddfod uchod ar yr llfed o i awrth, a bu cyfaill i mi mor :"anffodus" ag enuill un o'r gwobrwyon blaenaf, ond er ei henmll ni chafodd mo honi; am hyn o reswm, a gadawaf i'r darilenydd feirniadu a oedd cyiiawnder yn nglyn a'r petll. Eisteddfod agored ydoedd. Yr oedd rhyddid 1 b".wb o unrhyw ran o'r byd gystadiu ynddi, ond ar ddiwedd y rhaglen yr oedd rlieol tebyg i hon:— Ni wobrwyir oni fydd y buddugol yn bresennol." A glywodd rhywun son am reol gyffelyb i hon o'r blaen mewn unrhyw eisteddfod agored? Gwir y j gosodir i lawr ar raglen pob eibteddfod ymron, y cedwir pris tocyn ar y buddugwr absenol, ac fe gydnabydda pawb fod hyny yn deg; a chredaf y cymer pawb yn ganiataol fod hyn yn gynwysedig ar y rhaglen a ddarllenant heb fyned i'r drafferth o astudio y rheolau. Ac yn awr, gan i bwyllgor yr eisteddfod uchod ymarfer eu doethineb i ffurfio rheol newydd, ai nid teg fyddai iddynt ar bob cyfrif argraffu y rheol newydd mewn llythyrenau breis- ion," neu ynte hysbysu yr argraffydd i'w gvsod mewn inc coch, fel y gallai pawb sylwi fod yno rywbeth newydd i'w gael? Ac oherwydd y rheol ddiegwyddor hon, ni chafodd fy nghyfaill y wobr, er ei lienill. Yn wir byddai bod yn bresennol yn yr eisteddfod y noson hono yn costio yn drud iddo; byddai rhaid iddo deithio ddeng milltir-ar-hugain efo'r gerbydres, ac hefyd llettya noson yn rhywle; dichon pe wedi dyfod i'r eisteddfod, y buasai mor ffodus a chyfarfod a Samariad trugarog ym mhlith y pwyllgor, yr hwn o bosibl roddai lety iddo yn rhad ac am dimd; ond a chymeryd liyn yn gania- taol, cto rhaid cydnabod na fuasai y wobr yn hanner dig-on i dalu ei dreuliau. Carwn yn fawr wybod, beth oedd amcan y pwyllgor yn dwyn allan y rheol newydd hon? Piti, onide, na fedrai y pwyllgor hwn gynhal eisteddfod, a chadw iddynt eu hunain yr holl wobrwyon? Tebyg mai anhawdd fyddai ffurfio rheol o'r fath, ond anturiaf gynyg i'w hystyriaeth reol tebyg i hon: Galw cystadleuwyr y gwahanol ddosbarthiadau i'r llwyfan yn ol y drofn, ao wedi i gystadleuwyr pob dosbarth fyned trwy eu gwaith, yna rhoddi gwahoddiad iddynt fyned allan i gael ychydig ymborth; a thra y byddent allan yn ym- borthu, priodol iawn fyddai galw ar y beirniad i gyhoeddi y feirniadaeth; a "chan na wobrwyir oni fydd y buddugwr yn bresennol," cawsent gadw r gwobrwyon er cxyfhau eu "funds. "-Ydwyf, etc., JUTENIS.

EISTEDDFOD GADEIRIOL BETHANIA, CAERFYRDDIN, PASC, 1913. At Olygydd y CAAUAJBTBUI JOUIXAL -Syr,Credwa iod genym hawl i wybod p'le mae y gadair hon? Dyma'r manyiion, Syr^" Eistedd- fod gadeiriol oodd hi, gynhuliwyd yn Assembly Rooms,' Caerfyrddin, dan nawdd corlan Fethodist- aidd Bethania." Prif gystadleuaeth yr adran len- yddol oedd cystadleuaeth y gadair, sef am bryddest 150 llinell ar Suddiad y Titanio," cyfyngedig i rai heb enniU cadair o'r blaen. Cynygiodd naw. Y goreu oedd "Eoo'r Ddrycin." Nid atebodd ei enw. Yn y Geninen Eiateddfodol" yr Awst dilynol ym- ddangosodd y bryddeat oreu yn eisteddfod Bethania, fel un wedi ennill cadair a choron mewn eistedd- fodau ereill, a gwelwyd fod buddugwr cadair Bethania yn fardd cadeiriol o'r blaen, er fod y gystadleuaeth yn gyfyngedig. Felly, wyth cystad- leuydd oedd am gadair Bethania, a'r goreu o rheiny oedd Mr. T. Hefin Thomas, y Ooleg Presbyteraidd Caerfyrddin (ysgol yr Hen Goleg y pryd hwnw), yr hwn, meddai y beirniad—y Parch. D. J. Howells, Llanymdyfri-oedd yn teilyngu'r gadair. Wel, os frMly, ynte, Mr. Gol., dywedaf mai fy nghyfaill Hefin Thomas bia gadair Bethania; ond p'le mae hi? Gofynodd "Ar y Mur" yn y "Darian," Medi a Thachwedd, 1913, p'le 'roedd y gadair, ond er dis- gwyl am ddwy flynedd bron, nid oes lais na neb yn ateb. Gofynaf innau heddyw—p'le mae cadair Bethania? Nid yw ym mwth Hefin Thomae, ao yno y dylasai fod! P'le mae hi, ynte? Sonir yn ami nad yw eisteddfodau yn ddim gwell na gamblo. Pa ryfedd, Syr, pan nad yw pwyllgorau eisteddfodau yn rhoddi i enillydd ei eiddo! Ao mafj yn 1 ^Cn Mr-Col., i ddynoethi gweithred- oedd sal llawer i bwyllgor; ac os nad aiff cadair Bethania i'w lie iawn cyn hir, sef i fwthyn yr ennillyd i fwthyn Mr. Hefin Thomas,-fel mae h()()('d pwyllgorau eistedfodau ereill wedi ei dat- guddio yr wythnosau diweddaf yma. caiff Cymru benbaladr, trwy gyfrwng ei newyddiaduron, wybod helynt Cadair Bethania. Caerfyrddin, hefyd.—Yr eiddoch, yn bur a gwladgar, ECO'H WLAD.

LLANEGWAD MARWOLAETH.—Nawn Sadwrn, Chwefror 20fed, daeth y newydd prudd fod ein hanwyl chwaer, Mrs! Elizabeth Lewis, Clynyrychain, Llanegwad, wedi huno yn yr oedran teg o 77 mlwydd oed. Ganwyd yr ymadawedig yn yr Hafod, Llangeler, a chafodd ei magu ar aelwyd grefyddol gan rieni duwiol, a chadvrodd ei harfau yn loew hyd derfyn ei hoes. Gwraig dawel, heddychol a thangnefeddus ydoedd, heb frad na dichell yn ei chalon; ni fynai sylwi ar rwysg a rhodres y byd. Cerddai yn dawel drwyddo yn ei ffordd wreiddiol ei hun; heb ofni gwg na der- byn gwen. Dydd Iau canlynol ymgasglodd torf luosog o bell ac. agos i'w hangladd, a chladdwyd hi yn Sittim yn meddrod ei hanwyl briod, yr hwn sydd wedi ei rhagflaenu er ys 24 o flynyddoedd. Gweinyddwyd ar yr achlysur gan y Parch. W. H. Hopkins, Sittim (B.), ei pharchus weinidog, yr hwn a wnaeth sylwadau buddiol ar y geiriau, "Pwy bynag a yfo o'r dwfr a roddwyf I iddo, ni sycheda yn dragywydd," a digon yw dweyd fod y gwlith eneiniedig i'w deimlo yn gryf yn yr oedfa. Gwasan- aethwyd yn mhellach gan y Parch. Lewis, Llan- pumpsaint, a'r Parch. C .Davies, Pontargothi (A.). Hefyd yr oedd yn bresenol y Parch. Mr. Jones, curad St. loan. Ffarwel ennyd fechan. fechan, Ni fydd raid ffarwelio'n hir; Swn cloch olaf rhai o honom Glwn yn seinio yn y tir; Ni gawn gwrdd yn fuan eto Yn y wlad lie nad oes bedd, Heb na galar nao wylofain Mwy i dori ar ein hedd. CYMYDOG.

GLYNARTHEN AXRHEGION I'N MILWYR.— Pasiwyd gan eglwys y Glyn dro yn ol mewn cyfarfod eglwysig, fod y bechgyn y sydd neu a fu yn dal cyssylltiad a'r eg- lwys, y rhai sydd wedi uno a'r Fyddin, i gael eu hanrhegu a phob o Feibl fel cydnabyddiaeth fechan oddiwrth yr eglwys i ddangos fod yr aberthu y maent oil wedi eu wneyd er gwasanaethu eu gwlad ar yr adeg gyfyng bresenol ami, yn cael ei werth- fawrogi gan yr aelodau. Y mae y bechgyn can- lynol, fel yr ydym yn deall, wedi derbyn bob o Feibl: Mri. Howell Jones, Pensarnddu-fach; Enos Jones, Glynarthen; Benj. Evans, Cefnwarin; Willie Beynon, Pantygenau; Richard R. Beynon, eto; Tom J. Jones, Ffynonlas; John W. Thomas, Green House; John H. Jones, Top House; a Walter Green, gynt Pantybettws. Y maent hwythau wedi cydnabod yr eglwys yn ddiolchgar am y rhodd werthfawr. Bu un o'r bcchgyn (Mr. Tom J. Jones) adref am dro byr adeg gwyliau y Pasc. Dymunwn bob llwydd a daioni i'r gwroniaid a dychweliad diogel i'r hen fro ar derfyn y rbyfel. CYFARFOD I'R PLANT.—Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod i'r plant nos Fawrth, Mawrth 30ain, yn y capel uchod, o dan lvwyddiaeth Mr. D. 0. Jones, ysgolfeistr. Aeth y plant a'n pobl ieuainc drwy eu rhan o'r gwaith mewn canu unawdau, deuawdau, triawdau, pedwarawd, wvthawd, ac mewn adrodd yn dra rhagorol. Yr oedd y canu a'r adrodd o'r dechreu i'r diwedd yn deilwng o gymeradwyaeth uchel. Nemawr y clywsom gynifer o adroddwyd a darr wyr bychain, yn adrodd a chanu mor swynol a meistrolgar. Parotowyd hwy ar gyfer y cyfarfod gan Mr. Jones, ysgcrtfeistr; Mr. Ben. Davies, Glyn, a Mr. Caleb Evans, Tanyfron. Diamheu y cawn gyfarfod cyffelyb yn mhen amser eto. Melus, moes eto." YSGOL CAERFYRDDIN.—Deallwn y bydd myfyrwyr o Ysg-ol yr Hen Goleg, Caerfyrddin, yn talu ym- weliad a'r eglwys tua diwead y mis hwn, er c.vnhal cymanfa bregethu, yn ol eu harfer. Y mae iddynt groesaw yn y lie i fynegu yr nen, hen hanes" gyda hwyl a bias.

Y GOLOFN FARDDOL (Gan Talfynydd.") LLINELLAU COFFADWRIAETHOL I'r diweddar -Nlrs. Rachel E. Jones, anwyl briod Mr. John Jones, Brynineddyg, Llanwenog, yr hon a hunodd Medi 27ain, 1914, yn 23 oed. 0 mor anhawdd yw llefaru Pan fo'r gaion fel y plwm! Mil anhawdtlaeh jdyw canu Am rwygiadau augeu 11 wm; Rachel anwyl ymaith ddygwyd Pan yn dechreu gwaitii ei dydd; Dau o blant heb fam adawyd, loan mewn dwfn alar sydd. Prin ddwy flynodd fu yn briod, Terfyn ar yr undeb 'roed; Dodwyd hi mewn bedd i orwedd Pan ond tair-ar-hagain oed: Diwyd, ffyddlawn, a gofalus, Hoffus fam a ptiriod fu; Y mae hiraeth dwfn am dani Heddyw gan gyfeillion lu. Mewn daioni ni ddilfygiai, Parod oedd i wneyd rhan; Cysur fu i w brawd mewn galar, Noddodd ei amddifad gwan: Boed i'r teulu gyda'u gilydd Edrych tua'r nef am nertn; Hwy gant ras i ymdawelu Gan "breswylydd mawr y berth." Nodded nef fo droa ei phriod, A'i anwyliaid bychain sy', Hob eu mham i'w cyfarwyddo, Arglwydd lor, bydd Di o'u tu: Nerth rho iddynt i dy ganlyn Trwy flinderaur anial maith, Ao i'th gartref gogoneddus Derbyn hwy ar ben eu taith. PARCH. J. DBUDBABTH JONES. Clydaoh Vale, Rhondda. HAF, 1914. (Can gyfanaoddwyd diwedd y flwyddyn llynedd). Disgwyliem am flynyddau Am fwy nag enw o haf; Ni siomwyd ni eleni, Caed tywydd heulog braf: Un o bleserau'n bywyd, Gwen haul a wybren glir; Do, cawsom ein bendithio A haf yr hafau'n wir. Mor hyfryd a gobeithiol Ro1 ag-or dorau Mai OúJd gwedd y byd llysieuol, A'i gynyrch yn ddi-drai: Yr adar bach delorent Yn Ilu ar odre'r llwyn; Ac ar y meusydd gwyrddlaa Mor ysgafn pranoiau'r wyn. 'Rol hyny daeth Mehefin Mewn rhwYBg a'i ddyddiau hir, A'i gnydiau gwair toreithiog Yn hardd goroni'r tir: Yn dilyn daeth Gorphenaf A'i roddion o bob rhyw, Gan ddweyd na welir terfyn Ar roddion cariad Duw." Caerfyrddin. 3 IN LOVING MEMORY Of Cyril Harries Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jones, 14, Orchard-str&et, Carmarthen, who died on Saturday, March 20th, 1915, aged 7 years. The tears are boiling, running wild, When flowers so sweet are fading; The bleeding hearts cling to their child The ripoet fruit is falling. Hot tears, like pearls from a crown of lovet The angels oount them from above; Yes, broken hearts, lot teara go free, Through heBe an angel face you see. Dear parents, your hope is strong, Dear Cyril's soul is full of song; He now can walk the streets of gold," A darling angel, seven years old. There home, "sweet home," heaven full of joy, God's arm of love around your boy; In all the realms of glory land, Than Cyril's there are none more grand. Darling Cyril, bright and happy, Love has made him as a lily; What a joy to be for ever With sweet angels and "Grandfather." Dear parents, this is what I pray, God sanctify your tears to-day Dear Cyril, your angel love, He beckons you to meet above. Lynholm, Carmarthen. W. WILLIAMS. .400.

LAMPETER TOWN COUNCIL THE WASTAGE OF WATER. The Mayor (Aid. Walter Davies) presided over a meeting of the Lampeter Town Council on Thurs- day evening in last week. WATER LEAKAGE. In his report the Inspector said the work in con- nection with tar macadam was proceeding; he found that the cost of treatment worked out at 2a. 6d. per ton. Both reservoirs were now full, and the water leakage had been reduced from 3,000 to 1,300 gallons per hour, although all the repairs had not been effected. The following tolls had been col- lected during the month :-Mart tolls, 22 5s. 2d.; slaughter-house, J613 lis. Id.; market, JB1 17a.; water rents, J66 4s. 8d.; total, J623 17s. lid. GENEROUS DONORS. In acknowledging receipt of various sums paid to him towards patriotio purposes, the Mayor said he had received £ 7 2s. 8d., the proceeds of a flag day, towards the National Fund for Welsh Troops; J62 for the Belgian Refugees Fund, the part proceeds of a concert held at Silian; 23 6s. 6d. from Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Lorimer Thomas, the amount realised for admission to a lecture by Dr. Walker; 7s. 6d., by the infants attending Peterwell School; and a bag of potatoes each from Mrs. Jenkins, Maesyfelin, and Mr. John Jones, Cwmmynach. The Mayor proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the donors named. This was seconded by Mr. D. Davies, and carried. The Mayor drew attention to several appeals he had received for financial assistance to relieve the distress prevailing in fever-stricken Serbia. PURCHASE OF MARKET PLACE. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD'S REFUSAL. With regard to the proposal for the purchase of the Market-place, the Local Government Board wrote intimating that they were not in a position to sanction a loan for this purpose. Major Harford's solicitors also wrote stating that if the Council were not in a position to pay the amount agreed upon by March 25th the former were willing to rent the Market-plaoe at four per cnt, interest. After a discusison, Mr. Idris Jones, for the Mar- kets Committee, proposed that a further applica- tion be made to the Local Government Board for the sanction of a loan of 21,000. Mr. D. Jones seconded, and the proposition was carried. The Town Clerk was directed to explain the cir- cumstances and the urgent nature of the question to the Board. On the recommendation of the Water Committee, it was resolved to procure a new penstock for the old reservoir at an estimated cost of £8. The following recommendations by the Streets Committee were adopted:—That the wages of the Corporation haulier be increased by one penny per hour; that the sale price of tarred sand be 7s. per ton; that the committee be authorised to engage.a steam-roller; and that an automatic lighter be pro- cured for one of the lamps in Harford-square.

LLANYBYTHER. PERSONAL.—We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Evans, wife of P.C. Evans, Llanybyther, who has recently undergone an operation of a serious nature at the King Edward VII. Hospital, Cardiff, has re- turned home, and is now well on the way to com- plete recovery. Mrs. Evans has been ill for some thirteen months past, and it is the hope of all that she will be quite well again shortly.

BURRY PORT AND PEMBREY JOTTINGS Services were held daily at St. Mary's Church during Holy Week. On Easter Day the services were well attended. Holy Communion at 6, 8, and 10 a.m., 11.15 a.m. (.choral), 3 p.m. children's service, 6.30 evensong and kermon. Miss Maggie Vaughan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vaughan, Mansei-street, was at the last meeting of the County Education Committee appointed teacher at Llanglydwen School. The men employed by Messrs. Scott and Middleton at the Pembrey Factory, numbering 1,400, struck work on Wednesday for an advance in wages. They are paid at the rate of ód. per iiour, and the car- penters 9d. per hour. The men demanded 7gd. ind 10d, respectively. Mr. Middleton promised to sub- mit their demand to the proper authorities, and 'he men returned to work. The erection of the new works is being carried on with all possible speed. Messrs. Nobels Company have transferred the officials from their main offices, and several prominent officials have arrived. The new manager, Mr. J. Sayer, has also arrived, and is making all possible preparation for the manufactur- ing process to commence. In response to an advertisement for two lady shorthand clerks and typists by Messrs. Nobels Co., there were a large number of applications received. It is very gratifying to learn that two Burry Port- ians were appointed—Miss May Hughes, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Hughes, and Miss Beatrice Wil- liams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howell Williams, Glasfryn. Miss Williams is a shorthand pupil of Mr. R. P. Jones, Parkyminos-street, and has only been studying the art of phonography for a few months. The many friends of Mr. Clifford B. Rees, son of Capt. and Mrs. Rees, West End, will be glad to hear of his journalistic appointment at oolwich. Mr. Rees was on the staff of The Star," Llanelly. We wish him every success. Burry Port at the present time is crowded with soldiers. Over 800 artillery men arrived on Wednes- day from Yorkshire. They were here for three days' training, when they left for Woolwich. Another batch arrived on Monday and more will arrive -during the next six weeks. The boom of big guns is heard inoessantly. The guns they are now handling are among the most powerful in the British Army. The anniversary services in connection with the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Church, Burry Port, were held on Good Friday and on Sunday following. The services throughout were largely attended, the sacred edifice being crowded. The special preachers were the Rev. Aaron Morgan, Blaenffos (Good Friday) and the Rev. W. Saunders, Pontycymmer (Sunday). Special and appropriate hymns were sung, under the conduotorship of Bandmaster John, whilst the church organist, Miss R. Groom, presided at the organ. Widespread regret was caused by the untimely death of Miss Davies, daughter of our respected townsman, Mr. M. O. Davies, doth Hall. Miss Davies was taken suddenly ill on Monday of last week and it was found necessary to take her to Swansea Hospital to undergo an operation for appen- dicitis. The operation was successfully performed, but oomplioations eet in and she died on Wednesday. The news of her death caat a gloom all over Burry Port. Miss Davies was of a most genial character, and was exceedingly popular. She was in charge of the millinery department at her father's establish- ment. The entire town is in sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Davies and family in their sad bereave- ment. "Lessons of th Present Crisis" was the subject of an instructive lecture by the Rev. H. H. Turner, pastor of Commercial-street Chapel, Newport, at the English Baptist Church, on Monday last. Councillor David Arnold presided. Mr. Turner, who is a most popular preacher with the English Baptist denomi- nation, referred to the conditions of Turkey, Ger- many, Russia and England. He drew a vivid pio- ture of the horrors and atrocities which the philo- sophy of the German militarists had made it neces- sary" to be committed in fair Belgium. Germany had proved herself, in his opinion, to be the worst of criminals. Mr. Arthur Morgan, J.P., at the close proposed the heartiest vote of thanks to Mr. Turner for his excellent lecture and stated that they were all proud of him at Elkington-road because he was a child of their Sunday School. The Rev. R. Ellis Williams seconded, and the vote was unanimously carried. s •«. Z

TEIFYSIDE RIFLE COMPETITION On Monday the above Miniature Rifle Club held a competition on the range situated on Wenallt Hill. The day proving ideal, there was a good crowd present, and there was keen competition. Every- thing passed off well and a substantial sum was realised towards wiping cff the debt on the range. The awards were as follows:- Open competition, silver medal (given by Mr. George Jones, Pryanl-l. Ben Havard (79 points!; 2, D. J. Evans, Cwmcerri (76); 3, John Jones, Caer- cadw (48). Members' competition—1, Jim Havard, Neuadd (48); 2, Dr. Jenkins (36); 3, D. Davies, Dolau- cwerchyr (33). The following kindly contributed towards the tea which was provided on the grounds at 6d. each:- Mrs. W. J. Evans, Rectory; Mrs. Davies, Dolau- cwerchyr; Mrs. T. H. Davies, Penrhiwllan, and Miss Betty Davies; Miss Jones, Pryan; Miss Jones, Bryniago; Mrs. Lewis, Dyffryn; Miss Evans, Awel- fa: Misses Hazelby; Mrs. Havard, Penrhiwllan; Miss Jones. Aberbank Mills; Miss Jones, Cwrooed Mrs. Jim Havard, Aberbank; Mrs. Capt. Walters; Miss Griffiths. Llain; Miss Mackenzie; Miss Wil- liams. Woodville; Miss Williams, Glynnoddfa: and Mrs. Davies Gilfachronw. The following also subscribed handsomely :—Mr. Davies, Dolaucwerchyr: Mr. Rees, Dolifor: Rev. K J. Davies; Mr. T. Jones, Troedrhiwrhwch; Mr. Jones, Alltcafan Mills; Mr. H. E. George, Brynteifi; Mr. R. Rees, Tynewydd; Mr. D. Evans, Castell Bangor; Mrs. Davies, Gilfachronw; Mrs. Jones, Pryan: Mr. J. Rees. Gilfachglyd and Mr. Macken- zie. The committee wish to tender their thanks to these good people for their generous support, as we!! as to those who assisted at the tables. Credit is due to the energetic secretary, Mr. Tom Evans. Orllwyn- terrace, for his good management.

LLANNON NOTES On Good Friday the usual eisteddfod was held at Bethel Baptist Chapel, Tumble. On Sunday a rehearsal was held at Bethesda, Tumble, in connection with the Congregationalists' "Gymanfa." The "gymanfa" was held at Taber- nacle, Cefneithin, on Monday. Mr. Gwilym R. Jones, Ammanford, conducting. The annual "Gymanfa" of the Llanddarog dis- trict of Methodists, including Llanddarog, Tumble, Pontyberem and Pontyates Churches was held at Ebenezer. TumbTfe, on Monday, the oonductor being Mr. T. J. Morgan, Tumble. A reahearsal. in connection with the Methdists of the Hendre district, was held at Penvgroes on Sun- day afternoon. Dr. D. Vaughan Thomas, M.A., was the conductor. The Pentwyn and Bethel Methodists attended. The annual festival was held on Monday in the Hendre, Dr. Thomas conducting. No

HENLLAN. GRAND CONCERT.—A grand concert in aid of the Belgian Refugees is to be held at the Hall next Tuesday evening, when a well-known elocutionist from the Coliseum, London, will appear, in addition to many well-known artistes, including Mr. Tom Bonnell. It is hoped that it will be well patronised for the cause is a worthy one.

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LLAKDYSSUL MUTCAL IMPROVEMENT.-Tho Seion Mutual Im- provement Sooiety held their final meeting for the season at Seion Vestry Hall on Monday evening of last week, and a good number of members and friends were present. A very enjoyable tea was provided by the Committee. After those present had done full justice to the good things, a miscel- laneous programme of music., recitations, etc., was gone through. The following took part:—Trevor Williams, Misses Nani Evans and Maggie Thomas; Mr. T. Jones, Myrtle Cottage, and friends; Mr. Ben Evans and friends. The Rev. Ben. Davies, pastor, was in the chair. The balance sheet was read and adopted. At the close the usual vote of thanks were given to the Committee and to Mr. Tom Enooh, the energetic hon. sec. CONCERT.-On Wednesday evening, the 24th ult., a conoert was given by the staff and pupils of the County School. The proceeds are to ke devoted for the purpose of providing comforts for the Welsh Troops of Kitchener's Army, and judging by the crowded audience a good sum must have been realised. Mr. Thomas Thomas, solicitor, presided. The programme waa a good one, and waa as follows: —Pianoforte s-olo, Eilwen Jenkins; solo, "Land of Hope and Glory," Lizzie Jenkins; part song, Welsh Airs," Senior Girls; recitation, "The Owl Critic," Girtie Evans; solo, "Plain Civilians," Willie Davies; part song, "Cwsg, f'anwylyd, cwsg," Junior Girls; part song, Sleep, my Dolly." Pre. paratory School solo, There's a Land," Lily Langley; part song, "The Battle of the Bight," Boys' Choir. A farce, entitled "Who's who," was produoed, the characters being taken by Gwen Lewis, Lizzie Jenkins, Peggy Evans, Gertie Evans. Solo, Sam Davies; concerted item, Miss Milligan'a Girls; solo, "Bravo Britain," Emlyn Lloyd; con- certed item, "Suffragettes"; Welsh drama, entitled "Rhuthro ar ben rhiw Galltwahs," the caste being Kitty Davies, Ben. J. Evans, Tim Hughes, Sam Davies; duett, 'Life's Lullaby," Sybil Lewis and Annie Morris; dialogue, "Modryb a'r Nith," Nellie and Dida Evans; recitation, Gwen Lewis; farce, entitled Uncle Joeph," the characters being taken by Mr. T. J. Davies, B.Sc., Miss M. A. Hughes, B.A., Miss N. Parry, B.A., Huw Evans, Miss V. Turner, B.A., Mr. C. E. Vowles, M.A. The aocom- panist was Misa Turner EISTEDDFOD.—A very successful eisteddfod was held at Ebenezer Baptist Chapel on Monday even- ing, the 29th ult. The chairman was the Rev. T. Arthur Thomas (U.), and the conductor was the Rev. D. C. Griffiths (B.). The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Eben Jones, Aberbank; miscellaneous, Revs. Ben. Davies (I.) and H. R. Owen (W.). Miss Nani Evans, A.L.C.M., accompanied throughout in her usual able manner The following are the awards:—Solo for children under 10: 1, Annie Jones, Spring Croft; 2, Bessie Jones, Spring Croft, Llandyssul. Recitation for ohildren under 16: Annie E. Jones, Birmingham Stores, Llandyssul. Solo for girls under 16: 1. Grace Davies, Charles- street, Tlandyssul; 2, Annie Jones, Spring Croft. Ear Test: T. J. Davies, Charles-street. Reading at first sight: 1, Grace Davies, Charles-street; 2, Han- nah Davies, Pleasant Hill. Solo for boys under 16: 1, Trevor Williams, Market Smithy; 2, Johnny Jones, Spring Croft. Soprano solo: Miss A. Owen, Rhondda House, Llandyssul. Quartette: D. Jones, u?rm" ^ro^' an<* fronds. Baritone solo: Divided Kee8- Marble-terrace, and Jacob Esau, Llandyssul. Duett for girls under 16: Ray Jones and Annie Jones, Spring Croft. Solo for those over 50: Mr. Jones, blacksmith, Croeslon. Re- citation (open): T. Jones, Birmingham Stores. Tenor solo: T. Jones, Myrtle Cottage. Mixed Choir: f,landv,jtil (led by Mr. Tom Evans. Mr John Bowen, Thorn Bush, was the treasurer, whilst Mr. J. Tyssul Jones, Spring Croft, aoted as hon. secretary.

HEWCASTLE-EMLYN SOCIAL. A pleasant evening was spent at the Cawdor HaU on Friday, the 26th ult., when a social was held by the members of the Red Cro-s Clase. Dr. D. G. Lloyd, J.P., Mr. J. E. M. George, solicitor, and Mr. D. T .George, solicitor, acted as M C.s and much of the success of the evening was due to them. Dr. D. G. Lloyd, the instructor of the class, was presented with a handsome wristlet watch by the members for his valuable help and instruction. Mr. D. T. George, on behalf of the members, thanked Dr. Lloyd for his attention to the class as a result of which over 50 had qualified for the Red Cross certificate. Dr. Lloyd. respond- ing, stated that it had been a pleasure to him to do the little he had done, and he hoped to continue the work again next winter. Dr. Lloyd then pre- sented Nurse Griffiths with a silver photo-frame for her great assistance in connection with the practical work. He stated that Nurse Griffiths, since her advent to the town, had made himself very popular, especially with the patients. Various drawing-room games were then indulged in and musical items were contributed by the following: -Mrs. T. M. Jones, Miss Maggie Gibbon, Miss Maggie Jones, Mr. D. T. George. Mr. C. D. Elias, Mr. Gordon Evans, and Mr. G. Stevenson.

| All about General Joffre" is the arresting title of a most interesting article appearing in the April "Strand Magazine." It comprises" A Portrait Study of the Man '■ and A Day at the Front with General Joffire," and is an especiallv valuable fea- ture as, although the name of General joffre has become almost a household word, yet we know prac- tically nothing of the remarkable personality of the man. Another item that will be read with more than passing interest is an exceedingly fine story, The Rides of War." by Vasili Nemirovich-Dan- chenko, one of the most popular of living Russian authors. It is a real gem, beautiful with human sympathy, and the Editor of the Strand Maga- zine is to be highly commended for presenting it to the British public in the pages of his magazine. Further delightful letters appear of Jane Welsh Carlyle—hitherto unpublished—which reveal a wealth of tenderness and love in the heart to the writer toward her little servant and protegee, while Filming the Pope," describes the wonderful ex- perience of an American operator, who, after eighteen months, at last persuaded his Holiness to allow motion-pictures to be taken of himself and of various ceremonies and processions in the Vati- can. Other fine articles deal with The Nation's Beauties," showing where our fairest women were born; Our Greatest Victories on Sea and Land," according to expert opinion, and Some New Dis- coveries in Natural History" bv J. J. Ward. Ano- ther gripping instalment of the Valley of Fear." A. Conan Doyle's ereat serial. is also a strong at- traction. while Strand readers will weicome the splendid complete stories bv W. W. Jacobs. P. G. Wodehouse—both in a typically humorous vein- Richard Marsh, who contributes under the sugges- tive title of "Baptism of Fire." another of his stir- ring Sam Brigg's stories, and John Foster, whose "Settled out of Court" is a delightful story of Cupid and a Sal moo Stream.