The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE WAR. FFIJDAY. General von Juast and General Sixt VOl. Armin are still thrusting with formidable forces against the British lines north and south of Armentieres. To the north the battle has extended to the Ypres-Comines Canal, but heavy attacks near Wytschaete and Hollebek-e have been heroically repulseo by the 19th Division. Some progress, how- ever, has been made by the enemy in the Ploegsteert Wood region. South of Ar- mentieres the 51st Division made a great tajid between Loisne and Lestrerrt, beating off incessant attacks and recapturing lost position. Berlin claims the capture of the Messines Ridge, but this may be a euphe- mism for the eastern slopes, in which the Germans managed to gain a footing. As was foreshadowed yesterday, the British line has been withdrawn behind Armen- tieres, which is said to be full of gas. SATURDAY. The Flanders battle is affording a severe Test of the staying power of the British Armies in the northern sector of the Wes- tern front. For three days the enemy has launched in the Battle of the Lys, and our forces have had to give ground before the tremendous pressure. During Thursday night the Germans captured Merville, west- south-west of Armentieres, and all day yesterday fierce attacks were made south- west and south of Bailleul. Here the British were driven back to new positions, and we have also had to give ground in the neighbourhood of Neuve Eglise, to the west of Ploegsteert Wood. The enemy has also made slight progress between the Lawe and Clarence rivers, but at other points, says Sir Douglas Haig's latest report, our positions have been maintained.' In a. Special Order of the Day the British Com- mander-in-Chief calls upon his Armies t to make superhuman efforts at this critical momen" Every position," says Sir Douglas Haig, "must be held to the last man: there must be no retirement. With backs to the wall, and believing in the justice of our cause, each one of us must fight on to the end." MONDAY. There has been a magnificent resT)on,-eby the British Armies on the \N estern front to Sir Douglas Haig's stirring appeal to hold the line. From one end of the front to the other the resistance has stiffened, and the German effort to reach the roads leading to the Channfel ports has been arrested. Des- perate attempts have been made by the enemy to seize Bailleul. with, its roads lead- ing through St. Orner and Hazebrouck to Calais and Boulogne respectively. All these attacks, together with those directed against Bethune, or those launched from Merville, have been repulsed, and Neuve Eglise, a key position as regards the Ypres sector, is still in, our hand. The news from the French front is also good, one of the achieve- ments of our Allies being the recapture of Hallgar d, on the Luce River an :mpor'c.nt position near Amiens. TUESDAY. It would seem as if the battle of the Lys were destined to dwarf all the other opera- tions on the Western front 111 the magni- tude of the issues involved and the tre mendous efforts made bv the enemy to break through to the coast. The struggle for Bailleul—a railway junction of first ,m- portance—is still 'raging, and the German High Command, after a week of fighting on this sector, continues its reckless expenditure of men. Neuve Egliee, four miles east of Bailleul, lias been lost by us, but all other positions have been maintained. The re- ticence with which Sir Douglas Haig treats the situation in his latest* communique seems to indicate the approach of a crisis in which British, valour and French gal- lantry may be expected' to have the last word. WEDNFSRAS. I A furious battle HOW rages in the Ypres sector.. The British lines has been with- drawn from the Passchendaele Ridge, and General Sixt Vall Armin's troops now hold it. At a frigtful cost in men the enemy has been able to regain his footing in Meteren unci Wytchaete, but from the Nieppe forest to Wytchaete die German attacks have aH been repulsed. Assaults delivered north of Bailleul also proved futile, whilst 011 the battle front south of Arras the ground lost near Boyelles has been regained, and our line completely re- stored. Sir Douglas Haig in his evening report mentions that French troops are co- operating with the British on the \Y yt- schaete front. A praiseworthy feat has been accomplished by the Belgians on their front to the south of Dixmude, a German attack I being smashed and about 600 prisoners he;ng taken. THURSDAY. A11 arduous role is assigned to Sir Doug- las Huiig and his armies that ci delaying the advance of a numerically superior enemy and making him pay the highest possible price tor every yard of ground. Ludendorff is still flinging new divisions into the Flanders battle and the result of this pressure has been our retirement from Ballieul and W ytschaete. The Germans are also in Meteren. to the west of Bailleul, but the British are stubbornly disputing the possession of the village with them. The Messines ridge having gone, these suc- cesses of the enemy are in the nature of a menace to the Ypres sector •~ir' Douglas Haig also reports a, strong attack upon our positions opposite Boyelles to the south of Arras, where fighting is still gtiing 011.

îlí ar Jottings. CARMARTHEN. Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son are pub- lishing Prince Lichnowsky's sensational dis- closures in pamphlet form. Copies may be had free of cost. Mr. and Mrs. D. Harries, St. Catherine- street, received intimation -ast Sunday morning that their son, Corpl. Archie Harries, R.E., was in hospital at Alexan- dria. Egypt, haying had his toe off Among a uarty of wounded who arrived at Cardiff on Sunday morning was Second- lieut. W. Evans, Welsh Regiment, who lives at Penlan, Llangunnor. He was a student at the Carmarthen Training (.ollage at the outbreak of war. Lieut. Evans is suffering from gunshot wounds. Amongst those home 011 leave last- v\ £ vk was Capt. A. Courtenay Snow, Royal Air Force, «on of Mr. and Mrs. J. Snow, Pen- was Capt. A. Courtenay Snow, Royal Air Force, «on of Mr. and Mrs. J. Snow, Pen- ilwyn Park. Capt. Snow has the Mons Medal, he having, joined the army as Motor Cycle Dispatch Rider immediately -on the v.utbre ik of war and proceeded to Fntnce with the first Expeditionary Force.. The following postcard has been recened Ly the lion. sees. of the Mayor's VY ar Keliet Fund (Messrs. Fred Brigstocke od. 1. n. Arthur) from one of the Committee s adop- ted prisoners of war in Germany, e- James Neac;k- Just a few liopinc vou an<l all are in the best of health, as it leaves me at present. I am very pleased with the parcels, for which 1. thaiiK you. You must excuse my asking yon for ano- ther pair of boots, as the last pair you sent me ire very nearly worn out, aid they bli- the. only pair I have. My size_is 8. i Mr F M. Lewis, son of Mr. ana Mia. Lewis of 5, Francis-terrace, is home 011 leave 'from n Cadet School prior to taking im his commission. Mr.' John Jones, grocer, 40, terrace, has received intimation oi fe de h in action in France on March 25th of his nephew, Pte. Griffith Jones, Royal Beiks. Pte Jones, who was about 2b vears of ag was the voinaest *on of Mr. Evar: Jones, HPrro-ate, and of the late Mrs Jones, who S aCarmarthen lady, being the t aughte, „f the late Mr. Wm. Jones, "'ea Richmond terrace He had l*en 3 in the Army, and had seen consiae.able service on the Western Front. A »n man with two children he resided at J, Witzwort-place. Sunninghill, Berks and was- in civil life a manager at a bim ier. -hoc He was well known m the town, which he and his family visited summer for their holidays. He was of an -exceptionally genial and loving -disposition, and had endeared himself to a wide circ.e of friends, by whom the, news of Ili, d L-, 1, t 11 was received with deep regret. His brother Willie is nteo in France. The deepest gym-1 pathy is extended to the bereaved family. btr. Phillip Morris, 24, The Quay, has ireceived a letter from Pte. Tommy Wil- liams, of Blue-street, a stretcher-bearer with the Welsh Regiment in France, in which he gives an account of a remarkable experience which Mr. Morris's son, Sergt. Archie Morris, D.C.M., recently went through. He says: "011 reaching our des- tination we went into billets and shortly afterwards the billet that Archie was in *was shelled. One shell was pitched into it which killed eight of the men and wounded 22. Archie was slightly wounded in the left ear and left arm with pieces of shrap- nel. Some other bearers and myself got them away to the dressing station in qur k time. I remained with Archie until tne ambulance came and SAW him away safely. No other Carmarthen soldier was hit. Since his return to France, Sergt. Morris has had shell-shock twice and ha.3 been gassed en two occasions. Since t\e abova letter was received Sergt Morris has writ- ten to his parents from a Birminguam Military Hospital, in which he states ho bus been severely wounded in the head, and that he is still suffering from the effects of gas poison. Mi1. L. C. 'Gower, iziuii cf Mr. D. C. Gower, Preswylfa, John-street, who came over from South Africa in jf¡14 to join up, has again been invalided out of the army, having served in the Royal Field Artillery and Devon Regiment. While taking part in the fighting at Cambrai he was blown up by a. big shell, which resulted in his being sent to hospital in this country. He has now recovered sufficiently to resume duties on the staff of Cranleigh School, Surrey. He is on leave this week. The following interesting comment on the present position at the Western Front has been received by a local family from their nephew who is an officer, out there:—"We have been in this fighting but not in the old place, where we were some time ago. I daresay you are anxious at home—more so possibly thoai we are. The war can only come to all end by killing Huns, and I think we are doing that much, if we have forsaken a small bit of shell-bitten land. We* are much better off to carry on the fight where we are, as we are nearer our base. To give you an idea of the slaughter —opposite one machine gun there were 450 dead Germans. Everybody describes how they came forward in droves—wave after wave. It is true in t/iis Push that the Bocnes brought forward machine guns on stretchers holding the Red Cic s flag. Gunner Stanley Evans, R.G.A., Church- street, is home on leave from the Western front. He previously served with the Welsh j Regiment at the Dardanelles. Mrs. Wightman, 2, Tabernacle-terrace, widow of Major J. M. Wightman, M.C., j East Surreys who, as reported in our last week's issue, died of wounds in France on April 9th, has received intimation that his brother, Pte. Jack Wightman, Machine Gun Corps, was killed the same day as hei late husband was wounded. sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Quartermaster-sergeant Harold Brettell, Royal Field Artilieryr of 14, Richmond-ter- race, who is now in, Palestine, has been offi- cially recommended for the D.C.M. for gal- lantry and good work in the field. Sergt. Brettell has been with the colours since the commencement of the war, and has seen much active service. Before he went to the East a year ago he served in France, where he was wounded. In civil life he was a traveller for Lyon's tea. The sad ltews, has reached Mr. and Mrs. David Griffiths,- 8, Clifton-terrace. Llanelly, that their only son, Pte. James Griffiths, had been, killed in action in France 011 Friday, March ?,2nd. Having joined the i Pembroke Yeomanry at Carmarthen two years ago, he was transferred and had seen heavy fighting in the Somme and Arras offensives. He was a Lewis gunner and was struck by a shell as lie was leading his gun- ,team out of the line after holding it for six days in tins last offensive. He will be greatly missed by his pals as he was the oldest with the battalion. Prior to the war he was a draper's assistant in London, hav- ing served for many years at the Emporium, Llanelly, and the Hayes, Cardiff. It can truly be said of him that all who knew him loved and respected him. He has fought "The Good Fight" and laid down his voung lire for country and justice. TRELECH. Another successful welcome home con- cert was held at the. Penybont Schoolroom \m Friday evening, in honour oi the return of Pte. Reginald Evans, New inn, who has been oil active service in Salonika. The school \vas crowded, NN-li l(tii fact testified to the popularity of the hero. The Rev. Eynon Hughes (vicar) presided, and Miss Kattie I-ILiglies, flie Vicarage, acted: as accom- panist The concert was well patronised, and all interesting programme was gone through Prizes were also given for com- petitions 011 the following- items:—Penill- 1011 singing: Divided between Mr. W J. Bowen, Neuadd. atnd Miss Olwen Hughes, Herirehn. Memory test: Miss Sally Phil- lips, Bronllan. Sight singing: Divided be- tween Miss Trevora Evans, New Inn,, and Miss Sally Phillips, Bronllan. Impromptu speech: Divided between Miss Sally Phil- lips and Master Cecil Howells Madox. The adjudicators were: Music., Mr. Lumley, Mount Pleasant; literature, Rev. Eynon Hu,g¡Œ (vicar). A substantial, sum of money was handed to the hero by Miss Katie Hughes on behalf of the committee, and Pte. Evans thanked the audience for their kind reception. LLANFIH AN G EL-AR-AR TH. A successful reception concert was given at the National Schoolroom on Tuesday, 9th "i,nst., to extend ato Wheeler I). J. Enoch, A.S.C., Dolfor Mills. The -)-o was on hospital leave, having recently undergone an operation for aupenoicitis, but lie had had a complete recovery. In the enforced absence of the Rev. J. T. Hughes owing to indisposition, the chair was occu- pied by Rcy. v; Jones, M.A.. Sunny Bank, who performed his duties "in a highly effi- cient manner. In addition • to the chair- man's opening speech, addresses were de- livered by the Rev. T. LI. ^Roderick and Evan Jones, Gwarffyiron. A substan- tial collection was made and handed to the hero, who responded in a few suitable words. The accompanists were Miss James, National School; Miss Bessie Thomas, Greenfield, and Miss M. Davies, Dolbantau. Wheeler Enoch returned the following day, carrying with him the good wishes of the locality. PONTARD'ULAIS. Mr. George Davies, contractor, David'e- street, Pontardulais, has received official il- formation that his eldest son. Pte. Eddie Davies, Welsh Regiment, has been gassed, and is now lying in a base hospital in France. Previous to enlistment he was a tinplater. Corporal David Robert Williams, who was wounded OIl the 4th inst., is now at a base hospital, and expects to be transferred to England shortly. He was one of the first of the "Cory" boys who enlisted in September, 1914. He is the grandson of the late Mr. Cope, fruiterer. Hope-street, Pontardnlais. For the sixth time, Lance-Corporal Eddie Marker, bomber, Black Watch, fifth son of the late Mr. H. Marker, Wellshill, Hendy, Pontardulais. is now confined at St. Omer's Hospital, France, suffering from blood- poisoning as a result of wounds. He is only 21 vears of age, and enlisted in the etriy part of the war. NEWCASTLE JiM L Y N. Corpl. Frank Davies, son of Mr. James Davies, saddler, Bridge-street, has arrived at the King George's Hospital. Stamford- street, London. He was taken prisoner, after being wounded, by the Germans in July last when serving with the Cameicn Highlanders. He was formedy in the em- ploy of Messrs. Peter Robinson, Ltd., Lon- do BLAENYCOED. Two of the Blaenyqoed Chapel boys who have suffered in the present struggle in France are Driver Evan John .Davies, Blaengofery, Talog, who is being removed to a base hospital, and Pte. Willie Jones, Cwmeain, Talog, who is suffering from a gunshot, bead. News of their progress is anxiously awaited. wo who were recently home on leave and who wtys^jpresented from the fund, and are now bacR in the- thick of it. are Pte. Evan Jones, Cwmeain. Talog (brother of Willie Jones above) and Pte. Duniei Davies,' Fronaeron, Talog.

LLANDILO. Pie. D. Harris Lewis, London Regiment, who has been m i S G lug since since £ &th Octo- ber, 1917. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lewis, plasterer, 5, Hill, Lia ndilo. His wife and two childrel1 liye at Tcwy terrace, Ffairfach, Llan- dilo, and any in- formation r e g a r d i 11 g him be wel- comed bv them.

LNEW QL, AY. Lieut. Eddie Jones, Bronwvlfa: Cant. BeynOn Davies, Bungalow, R. W.F.: Pte. Carsey Evans, Bridgend, and A.D. Rees Brynmor House, R.N.D., are on furlough this week. 0 Pte. Cyril Jenkins, third son of the Rev. Joseph Jenkins. Llandovery, late nastor of Tabernacle C.M. Chapel, died of wounds in

CILYCWM. hospital. Driver W m Hughes, son of 11 i- s Hughes, P e 11 b r y n Han (late Tynborth), Cilycwm, who, as repdrted in last week's issue, died ill hospital at Calais from fever and pneu- monia when on his way home on leave from the F ront.

LLANWENGG. Genner D. T. Jones, Derwtwyn, under shells for three days and three nights, lost some treasured things which he used always to carry with him, but thankful that he himself was saved. Private D. J. Thomas, Pensarn, New- court, writing home, says that all his fellow- men were taken prisoners, but fortunately he escaped this fate: yet all the boys are quite rhy^rful and confident that Fritz will get a efose ere long. Pte. Etaii Evans, Crosshands, Drefach, has arrivftd at a military hospital from France. Whether wounded or sick is un- known1. It was only lately he went to France for the second time after suffering from trench fever. To welcome home Sergeant John Elias Jones. Caerau, from Palestine, after being severely wounded in the arm at the end of 1917—from which date until now he had been in a military hospital in London—a great crowd assembled at the Schoolroom on Friday evening, April 12th. 'Owing to a serious injury he has now been discharged from the army. This was the first reception concert at Llanwefiog to a soldier returning from the East. though many had been given to local boys from the Western seat of war, I and the enthusiasm of the crowd was great. The chair w occupied bv the Rev. Lewis Williams (C.), Alltyplaca, whilst Mr. T. Bowen. Maesyfelin, conducted. A lengthy and interesting programme was gone through. The accompanist was Miss May Jones, School House, Llanwenog. Addresse.3 were given by the Chairman, Mr. T. BoweJl, and Mr. J. W. Jones, C.M., who during his address read the. testimonial which the in colonel of the army in Palestine gave to Sergeant Jones on his leaving the army, which was as follows: — "Sergeant John Elias Jones. Sober, intelligent, and most reliable. An excellent manager and orga- ntser." (Loud cheers and the singing of "For he's a jolly .good fellow"). The same speaker urged that something should be done at once for the boys in the Eact, and as a result a committee met'at. the end of the concert and it was unanimously passed to get a darlitill illustrated by lantern slides, about Whitsuntide to raise funds for this object. Before the end of the meeting the usual collection was made and the handsome, sum of £ 9 2s. 6d., together with the £ 1 sum of -09 2s. 6d., together with the £ 1 given by the Llanwencg War Charity Society, was handed over to Sergeant Jones, who suitably responded.—'Corporal Evan Evans, Maesydderwen. who has been in a military station m Ireland for some months suffering from pleurisy, was also present at the concert, being home on leave, and he was given loud cheers. Corporal Evans, who the concert, being home on leave, and he was given loud cheers. Corporal Evans, who is six feet high, has a brother. Sergeant Eben Evans, serving in Egypt.

NANTG-AREDIG. Intimation has^been received by Mr. and James, Brondawe, Nantgaredig, that one of their soldier wins, Pte. Tom James, has been wounded'in France, Pte. James served at the Dardanelles, where he con- tracted dysentery. His numerous friends him a speedy and complete recovery. j

AMMANFORD. Pte. Myrddin Williams, of a Welsh Regi- ment..station at Salonika, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilbams, Nytnfei, Tirydail lane, has been awarded the. Military Medal for devotion to duty on March 23rd. He is the tenth Ammanford man to win this decora- tion. He enlisted in September, 1914. and was previous to that a collier engaged at the Tirydail Colliery, News has been received that Lance-corpl. Stanley Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Fox, Pentwyh-ioad, has been gassed in the present fighting in France, and is lying in a base hospital. He is a young soldier who has seen much fighting with an infantry regiment which went through the Cambrai battle.

e Teify Fisheries During the last week Mr. Thomas Rook, clerk to the Derwent Fishery Board in Cum. berland. has been visiting all parts of the Teify fishery district making inquiries into the local conditions and administration of the Fishery Laws, with a view to advising the Government on some scheme of improve- ment more particularly in respect to the friction between the net fishermen and the anglers caused by the demands of the net fishermen to use the Shot Fawr and other modes destructive to the stock of fish in the river. He has been accompanied by Mr. James Angus, clerk to the Teify Fishery Board, who introduced him to the local anglers, fishing associations, and to the members of the Board. At the Lion Hotel, Lampeter, he met a deputation consisting of the Mayor. Dr. Walker, Mr. Roderick Evans, Dr. Price, Mr. Dennis Davies, and others, while at Llandyssul he met a deputa- tion at the Porth Hotel, among whom w«e Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Mr. i Lewis, County School; Dr. Evans, Messrs. Evan Evans, John Evans, J. W. Evans, chairman, and Mr. Jones, secretary of the Angling Association, and others. Mr. Angus introduced the deputations to the inspector, and after explaining tne purport of the in- quiry they were unanimous in condemning the use of the Shop Fawr, and the 1^ inch mesh as destructive of the stock in the river, more particularly as during the last i few years the stock of summer salmon as- cending to the upper reaches has been in- creasing. He met fishermen at St. Dog- maels in the Council Schoolroom on Monday evening and had a most interesting and in- structive discussion. Mr. Angus first ar- ranged with them to assist him in estahhsn- ing a fishery to catch the basse which at this period come to the river to devour the j young of the salmon. A newly caught salmon was introduced which Mr. Rook told them was a female, run for the first time, and was probably] four years old; its weight was 16g lbs. Mr. Rook took scales to have* its history read by Mr. Hutton, after which he gave them an address on the life history of salmon generally and the objects of the i isliery Acts. Mr. Angus then addressed them and appealed to them to abide by the laws whatever they were, and to avoid fric- tion in future. He told them that as the nation was in need of food and as the diffi- culty was greater this year than last of get- ting new nets, any of tnein who could nbt get delivery of nets of the legal size to use their old ones again this year. At all these places the various fishermen were asked whether in the event of a shortage of food and it became necessary to do so if the Government commandeered all the fishings and worked them on behalf of "the nation if any objection would be made, and all were unanimous that- such would be, the proper course, but not to grant special facilities to a certain class to make private profit at the expense of all other classes. Mr. Rook has gone to London to submit his report, and is hoped that a comprehensive scheme may soon be submitted by the Government.

Removal of Live Stock Office from Carmarthen FOOD CONTROL COMMITEE ENTERS A STRONG PROTEST. A meeting of the Carmarthen Food Con- trol Committee was held at the Guildhall 011 Tuesday, Aid. John Lewis presiding.—Rev. Fuller Mills said it was in contemplation y the Ministry of Food to remove the offices .iiic^jtaff of the Live Stock Commis- sion in Salman-street, I Carmarthen, to Cardiff. He had it on the best authority, that a large hotel had been acquired in Cardiff already, and the matter was almost ,a, reality. A strong protest was being- made against the removal. He understood from Mr. Dudley Drummond, the Live Stock Commissioner, that he w as going to London for the purpose of entering a strong protest -inst. the removal, and it was the wish of Mr. Drummond that, that Committee should enter a protest, and thus strengthen his hand?. The removal of the offices would be a very serious loss to Carmarthen, and a very serious matter to West Wales for Carmarthen was the best centre for con- trolling live stock. After the authorities had gone to such tremendous expense in connection with the offices at Carmarthen, the Committee ought to support Mr. Drum- nion<t. The work would be done more eco- nomically and efficiently at Carmarthen. here was now a trained staff at Carmar- then who had got accustomed to the work. and probably many of themfcwoyld not entertain the idea of removin" to Cardiff. Mills proposed a resolution of protest on the lines indicated in his speech.—Mr. David Williams, seconding, said Cardiff was on the extreme point, of the district.— The Chairman said Cardiff would be alto gether on one side of the area.S.,verat members agreed that the removal of the offices would be a serious loss to Carmar- then, and the resolution of protest was carried. ECONOMY OF TRANSPORT. Reference was made to a further meeting to be held at Carmarthen with regard to effecting economy of transport. It was pointed out that it had already been settled that no further economy in transport could be carried out in Carmarthen because no horses were to be had in Carmarthen except those which were fully worked. Mr. W. Dnnn Williams remarked, They are throwing money away to send these officials down to lecture on thing? really not re- quired here." SUGAR FOR JAM MAKING. Mr. David Williams proposed that they again ask the Ministry of Food to include blackberries and winberries in the list for which sugar 'for jam-making was allowed. He stated that a lot of fruit would bo wasted because sugar w as not provided to turn- it into jam.—Rev. Fuller Mills said one of the strongest objections to the in- clusion of blackberries and other fruit was that the authorities would haive to appoint a staff of officials to go round from house to house throughout the country to ascer- tain whether the people used the sugar for- the purpose it was'granted.—The Execu- tive Officer (Mr. H. B. White) said many of the applicants for sugar for jam-making had no garden at all. The order stated that. application was to be made only by persons actually growing fruit. A committee was to be formed to visit certain gardens in the town to see what stock of fruit was grown. —Mr. David Williams said the committee could also see whether the people made the jam.—The Executive Officer said many of the application forms sent in had been signed by people acting as guarantors without knowing whether the applicants had garden? or not. That was a very wrong thing to do and they were liable to prose- cution and a fine of £ 100.—Mr. W. J. Martin seconded Mr.1 Williams' motion, which was carried. I Mr. David Williams cited the ca.se of a husband with his sugar ticket in one shop and the wife with her sugar ticket in alio thf'r shop. They had applied for sugar to pre-erve fruit and he would ?ike to know if a transfer of" the ticket of cue to the shop of the other could be alio wed.-7-The Exec.i tiv1 Officer said in his opinion the transfer I should be granted, and" the Rev. Fuller Mills remarking, "A Rouse divided against itself cannot stand" (laughter).

Entire Horse Show CARMARTHEN. There was ai good entry at the Carmar- thenshire Agricultural Society's annual ex- hibition of entire horses at Carmarthen Park on Monday, and the exhibits were of a high quality. Mr. John Francis, The Mount, Carmarthen, was secretary, and the judge wis Mr. John Young, Crumleigh Stud, Norwich, Cheshire. Awards:— Carters.—Registered Slyre Stallion, 16 hands 2 inches high and over—1, Mr. G. J. Thomas, Carregcegin, Llandilo, Milestone Draughtsman; 2, Messiv. D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor Stud Farm, Henllan, Emlyn Champion III.; 3, Carmarthenshire Shire Horse Society, Haynes Rex; vhc, The Carmarthenshire Shire Horse Society, Tib- berton Golden Bar. Carters.—Registered Shire Stallion, under 16 hands 2 inches high—1, Mr. Tom James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd, Eaton Crown Prince; 2, Mr. Tom James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd, Souldern Royal Duke; 3, Carmarthenshire Shire Horse Society, King's Champion II.; vhc, Mr. Davi Jones, Ty'reithirf, Ponty berem, S.O., Ballenoch. Special Prize.— £ 5 Championship for the best Registered Shire Stallion in the Show holding 1918 Certificates of the Board of Agriculture—Mr. G. J. Thomas, Carreg- cegin, ndilo, Milestone Draughtsman. Special Prize.—A Silver Medai given by the Shire Horse Society for the best Shire Stallloil registered or eligible ior regis- tiation in'the Stud Book—Mr. G. J. I Thomas, Carregcegin, Llandilo, Milestone Draughtsman. Hackney or Carriage Stallion.—1, Messrs. D. Evans and Sens, Llwyncadfor Stud I Farm, Henllan, Emlyn Wildfire; 2, Mr. John Williams, Llwynyrhaf Stud Farm, Glanamman. Welsh Cob or Pony Stallion — 1, Mr. "David Rees, Blaenwaun, Pen- Mr. "David Rees, Blaenwaun, Pen- uwcli, Llangeitho, High Stepping Gambler; 2, MSHS. David Davies and Son, Blaenpistiil, Cardigan, Cardigan Meteor II.: 3, Mr. Wm. Davies, Pirtyllgwyn, Lli-nio Road, Llanio Trotting Comet; vhc, Mr Rd. Morgan, Lluestybroga, Llangeitho, Welsh Model. Welsh Mountain Pony Stallion—1, Mr. Hugh Thomas, Cwm Mill Hotel, Ferryside, Towy Model Starlight. LLANELLY. Llanelly Entire Horse Show was held on Thursday, 11th inst., and the number of entries constituted a record. Registered stallion, over 16 hands 2 inches—Primley Gtadjator, Carmarthenshire Stud Com- pany; 16 hands 2 inches high and under- Ash King, Mr. Henry Janies, Kiliay, •Collier's horse, 15.2 hands and under—Eaton Stanley, Mr. W. Jones, Carmarthen, Hack- ney or carriage sbllion-Gordon Sensa- tion, Mr. T. Williams, Llwynyrhaf. Cob or •>r,ny stallion, 15 hands or under—Horace .Model, Mr. W. Thomas, Llangendeirne.

Lieut. Buckley Wounded Lieut. W. H. Buckley, Inniskilling Dra- goons, son of Mrs. Buckley, and the late Mr. W. J. Buckley, D.I. J.P., Penyfai. Llanelly, has been wounded on the Western t front, and is now in hospital at Shepherds Bush suffering from a shrapnel wound in the knee Lieut. Buckley, like his younger brother. Lieut. James W. Buckley, M.C., has been on active service from practically the outset of operations. After a successful career at Radley College, he went up to St. John's College, Cambridge, but' had only been in residence a few months when war was declared. He at once joined up and became associated with the Glamorgan Yeo- many He served with this unit until it was disbanded and then went on to Wind- sor where he was given a commission in the In ^killings who shortly afterwards crossed to France. This famous regiment has been in the thick of the fighting ever since and has given a wonderful account of itself. Lieut. Buckley, we are glad to hear, is1 going on v.oil. He was visited this week by his brother who is about to be decora- ted by the King with the Military Cross for "conspicuous ccuragie, line leadership, and initiative."

NEW QUAY. The Local Tribunal held a meeting at the Council Offices on Thursday evening to con- sider the cases of Mr. G. A. Rees, 12, Rock- street (carpenter), and Mr. Daniel James; Field place (fnotor driver). The cases were adjourned owing to the new Military Ser- vice Bill.. There is considerable reason to fear that Capt. John Evan Evans, Parana, has been drowned at sea. It is believed that the ship, the ss. Batiscan, has foundered recently' off Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, and that all the crew have been drowned.—Capt. James, Fernbank, was the victim of a submarine attack in the course of last week. c A very successful whist drive was he'd at the Council School on Wednesday evening. Miss G. Longcroft, Llanina, officiated as M.C. The prize-winners were< Lady's: Miss Lizzie Williams, 4, I^ock-street. Gent's: Capt. Johnnie Davies, Maxwell. Consola- tion prizes were won by Mr. D. O. Evans, Polruan, and Miss Blodwen Jones, Marine- terrace. Proceeds amounting to £ 2 were given to the Red Cross. terrace. Proceeds amounting to 1C2 were given to the Red Cross.

LLAN.YBYTHER. The many friends and acquaintances of. Miss M. A. Thomas, Gilfachwen, will be very pleased to find her looking so well, on a visit to her home after being out in France since last August. She was the \first lady from this district to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, and to cross the Channel. Previous to her join- ing, she served as an assistant at the Coun- cil School. At the end of the week she twaill intends returning to her duties. Last Friday evening, 12th inst., an in- ptructive lecture, entitled "'War on Land," illustrated by slides, was delivered at the Council Schoolroom by Mr. W. Lewis, C.M. Boys' School. Lampeter. Colonel Davies-Evans, lord lieutenant of the county of Cardigan, kindly lent and manipulated the l'antern, and the Rev. D. James, Rhydy- bont, presided. Much business was made at the Mart sale held last Monday. There was a very large supply of store cattle, but some re- mained unsold. About 14 cows and calves -sold ait prices reaching £ 39: 13 fat cattle were graded and allocated, and 61 fat sheep were valued and distributed in accordance with the regulations. About 22 cahes were disposed of, also a number of ,pwes and lambs.

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TREFILAN. The financial year of the Church Mis- sionary Society ended on the 31st March, and the missionary boxes at Trehlan, Llan- geitho. Bettws Leike, and Gartheli were opened on the 24th March. They revealed a. substantial increase as compared with pre- vious years. It is most encouraging to look back, and discover the success which has attended the efforts made this year on behalf of the society in the deanery of Ciliau Aeron. The amount contributed by the different parishes this year is as follows: -Ti-efil an, B12 13s. 4d. Lhtngeithio, £ 4 3s. lo.d.: Bettws Leike, JE4 8s. 83d. Gartheli, JB3 6s. 8d. total, £ 25 2s. 7d. A pleasing feature in connection with the C.M.S. work this year at Trefilan was the Sunday School box of the infant class, under the charge of Mrs. M. Davies, Trefilan Rectory. The little ones (all under five years of age) never forget their contributions to the missionary work, and this box this year contained £1 10s. &gd.

A'BERGWILI. A successful concert was given in Llanfi- hangel-uvvch-Gwili Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, 9th inst., The Rev. P. J. Harries, curate of Abergwili, presided over a crow- ded gathering. An entertaining pro- gramme had been prepared by Miss Cissie Evans, Gilfach, and Mr. Tom Jeremy, Ca. regllys, -to vvhom is largdy due the success of the meeting. The following contributed to the programme:—Gretta Thomas, Rhvd- lydan; Hannah Thomas, Cwmtyv. yll; May Isaac; Whitemill; Enid Davies, Sarah Jane Isaac; Nan Evans, Nantgaredig; Bessie and Letty Thomas, Rhydiydm; Howie How ell, Godor; Ted, Harry, and Gwennie Davies, Tyircapel ;■ Pte. Daniel Thomas, Rhydlydan|Mr. Evans, Llanlyssul; Messrs. D. Davies, Llain; Edith Thomas; Willie Evans, Gilfach; Johnnie ^lUiams, Pen- bwlch: J. Williams, Penbwkh-issa; Miss Maggie Thomas, Rhydlydan; Essie Thomas; Miss Howell, Werndrefi Cottage: Mrs. Davies, Johnston; Miss William, Hengil- uwcha; Mr. Williams, CJosglas; Mr. Wil- liams, Tycoch; Mr. Dan Richards, Cricklas; Miss May Davies Lewis Jones, Nantgar- edig; Vh. D. Davies, Cwrt; Miss ivate Evans, Gilfach; Johnnie Evans, Gilfach. V meeting of the Abergwili Horticultural Society was held on Saturday evening in the Schoolroom, under the presidency of Mr. Richard Davies, White Mill. Mr. T. A. Roberrs pointed out the difficulties of holding the annual ehow in such critical times as these, and that it would be more or a service to the country not to hold it this year. It was decided to abandon the nhow this year. A oretty wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church on Friday last. The -con- tracting j^irties were Miss Bessie Bowen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, Fantyglien, amd Mr. Rees Pugh Jones, AUtygog. The bride, who was charmingly dressed in grey, was given away by her father, Mr. Josiah Bowen, and was attended by Miss Jennie Bowen as bridesmaid. Mr. Robert Jones (the bridegroom's brother) attended as best man. After the cere- mony the happy pair departed for Aberys- twyth for the honeymoon.

VALE OF AERON. The death of the Rev. William Owen, late rector of Ciliau Aeron, took place at Glynderwen on Sunday evening, April 6th, after a long lingering illness. The de- parted. who was of a bright, genial dis- position and gentlemanly manner, was the eldest son of the Rev. John Owen, Capel Ffynon, latterly Llanarth, who played a prominent part in the Revival of 1859 or "Diwygiad Dati Morglln, as the people 01 the last generation used to t'peak of it. The late rector was educated at Islingon Missionmy College, one of his fellow stu- dents being the Rev. E. J. Butler, M.A. whose father, whilst discharging his duties one moon light night as g-amekeeper oil Crosswood Estate, was shot dead by a ypoacher. This tragic episode, which hap- pened over fifty years ago, created natur t'j.liy the wildest excitement iii a district chracterised by tranquility and quietude. 'The local authorite's left no stone unturned to capture the murderer; eVen the Govern- ment offered a reward of £100, but all efforts were battled and the crime was never expiated. Ordained in 1887 the Rev. W. Owen went out to North-West America, where he accomplished great .vork, under the Church Missionary Society, among the Red Indians. He was stationed at Fort Alexander fory-live miles to the north ol Winnipeg. After twelve years of faitlifi-il work under privations and hardships his health began to give way. and he had to relinquish his work and come home. W hen J the Bishop of St. David s in 1903. in recog- nition of his long faithful service abroad. ocered him the rectory of Ciliau Aeron, an interesting undesigned coincidence hap- j pened. whereby two brothers, who had been-l thousands of miles apart for so many years, became neighbours, being in charge of two adjoining parishes, namely. Rev. William Owen. rector of Ciliau, and Rev. John C. Owen, a younger brother, Vicar of Ystrad, IOtherwisp Llanfihangel-Ystrad. Being an idea!l parish priest, tactful, courteous, generous, and sympathetic, he won his way into the hearts of all his parishioners, Non- conformists as well as Churchmen, and be- came very cndeAred to them. He had the parish church, which was in a very dilapi dated state, restored, and the value of the benifice augmented, which meant collecting a large sum of money. He was the means of increasing t.he numbqp of communicants, and Sunday School adherents, and infusing missionary spirit into the hearts of all the neople, who :-howed their deep interest in foreign missions by contributing willingly ]To ti and cheerfully. Owng to failing health he had after eleven years or rr^ost happy and successful work to resign the livnig (much to the regret of his parishioners in 1914). The deceased, ivho passed away in his sixty- first year, is survived by a widow, and also three sisters, and one brother, namely, Mrs. Rees and Mi«s "Owen. Llnngranog; Mrs. Phillips, Londonderry, and the Rev. John C. Owen, vicar of Llanafanfawr, Breconshire. j

RHYDLEWIS The infant child of Mr. iiici Mrs. J. c Morris Jones Haweii Hall, was buried at Hawen hist Saturday week. T, funeral took place -it T vvrgv vn last Tuesday week of one of the m. st highly respected residents of the district, in the n £ rson of Mr. J. Lloyd Jones, Glan:cllen. Deceased was.a well-known carpenter aid builder. He leaves a widow ar-d one daughter,—Mrs. Evans, Tangi vst Fnrm On Sunday, the death took place sud- denly of Mrs. Lewis, Penlan. Deeeasi d was well-known in tiie distri ami highly resnected for her kindness ánli quiet -Ai.ys.. She leaves a husband and two 1"0 Itil Ir-,ii to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at Bryngwyn. j

CAPEL ISAAC. I The Capel Isaac and District Amateur Dramatic Society recently completed a tour of the neighbouring villages with seven performances of "Ddoe a Heddyw" (Rev. D. G. Williams. St. Cleais) in four weeks. They gave two performances at Capel Isaac, i two at Penybanc, one at Uangathen, one at Salem, and one at Llanfynydd. All the villages are within a three-mile radius of Capel Isaac. All the performances were for war charities, and nearly £ 70 was netted by means of the society's efforts. The author (ftev. D. G. Williams, St. Clears) gave per- mission for the drama to be performed free of charge as the object was to swell the war charities. The drama itself is worthy of its talented author, and fascinates and delights the audience. The performers brought the best out of the composition, and acted in a manner worrhv of professionals. This is the first occasion on which the young people of this neighbourhood have undertaken a dra- matic performance, and all who have wit- nessed their efforts this time hope it is not the last occasion on which they will be seen on the stage. The characters were:—Misses G. Evans, Pantarfon; H. Davies. Bryn- hyfryd; M. Davies, Brynhyfryd: R. Leigh, Bancyffynon; M. Thomas, Pantygelly; Messrs. S. Lewis, saddler; J. Thomas, Ffos- ridu; J. Thomas, Cefnrhiwlas: T. Jones, Caergroes: W. Jacob and son, W Ilie, Llwvn- celyn and J. Leigh, Baneyffynnon. The company was conducted by Mr. J. Owen, schoolmaster, who also acted as stage mana- ger and spokesman.

ABERAYRON. The Rural Tribunal was held on Wednes- 1 djy, April 10th, when the following were pi-eseitt: Mr. E. J. Price (presiding.), D. T. Evans, Dihewid; D. S. Evans, Felinfach; E. Lewis. New Quay: J. Morgan, Yicarage, Cross Inn, S.O.. and Mr. Jones, Tirbach, for the Agricultural Board.—John Davies, Gljn- tawel, Cross Inn, adjourned for production of tribunal's certificate. Daniel Edwards, Wernnewydd, New Quay, adjourned. D. J. Jones, Pontfaen, Ciliau Aeron: adjourned for medical examination. A. Williams, Blaenwaun, near New Quay temporary for three months. D. J. Jones, Ddol Aberarth temporary for thiee months. T. Morgan, Llanfgwr, Llanon; temporary for six months. T. Evans, Brynyrwyn. Llanrhystyd appliea- tion refused, not to be called up till June 1st. T. Thomas, Garthiwydlawr, Llanarth; application refused. E. Evans, Allen View, Cross Inn; temporary fbr three months. J. ii. Ilees, Waunfawr, Bethania adjourned for medical board. W. H. Morgan, Pandy- mill, Llanarth; application refused. J. Wil- liams, Glanarthen, Cross Inn temporary for ti'ree months. R. Paxman, North Lodge, Monaehty; adjourned for medical board. John Lewis, Chapel House, Llanarth: tem- porary for three months. J. Rees, Black Lion. Talgarreg: conditional. D. S. Jones, Landisgwyifa, Henllan adjourned for medi- eal board. T. J. Morgan, Ffvnonlefrithfach, Cross Inn; conditional. J. O. Evans, Coopers' Stores, Llwyncelyn; conditional. L. Williams, Salenifellwen, Ciicennin tem- pofary for three months; W. Jones, Bryn Cribyn conditional. The usl,.il fortnightly mart was held at the Feathers Hotel yard on Wednesday. April 10th, when there was a good supply of all kinds—7 fat cattle, 29 sheep, and about 20 storers. Mr. D. G. Munro Hughes, J.P.. called a meeting at the Assembly Rooms 011 Thuro day, April 11th, to consider proposals for the Lest means of raising funds for the British prisoners of war. It was decided to have n prize drawing, and the following gentlemen to act as. executive committee to make the j necessary arrangements:—Mr. D. G. Munro Hughes. J.P., Rev. D. L. Jones, A.T.S.C., Mr. G. H. Lloyd, C.M., Mr. P. Hii-ghes Davies, Re1 • D L. Jones, and Mr. R. C. 'vans: Rev. D. L. Jones and Mr. R. C. Evans to act as secretaries. The Local 1 ribuna! was held on Saturday, April 13th, when the following were nrescnt: Mr. Dd. Davies (presiding), Capt. Daniel Jones, Cant. Dd. Lloyd, and Mr. J. Davies. Three oosescame up for hearing, but they were all adjou ned owing to the new Bill coming in force on April 24th—Henry Loyn, Class C 3: Harry Lowe, B 2: Ernie Elias Jones, B 2.

LLANSTEPHAN. The death has taken place at Claremont A ilias, M "Triples, in his .>2nd year, of John Phillips, who for 26 years wais head gardener to the late Mr. Robert Parnell, The Cottage, Llanstenhan, j "_Il<HCT his ser- vice 'It this place he d-,fr n large num- ber of the chief prizes at the county flower shows. On March 22nd he met with an accident, failing in Westbourue-place, Swan spa. when he dilocated hi; tliigh, aim Nas removed to the Swansea Jlosp'.tal, and for I a time strong hopes of his ultimate recovery were entertained. -A native of Somerset, he h:ul lived at the Mumbles for a iarge he lived at the Mumbles for a iarge number of year, where he was v -ry popu- lar and highiv respected. He w:.« a faith- ful supporter of the local Wesley an c.juse, '■ flee his loss will be keenly ff It. The funeral took place at -the Mumbles Ceme- tery. The chief mourners nerc: r s. (widow); Mr. George Piu'iips, Sus- sex Mr. Arthur Phillips and Mr. Ki n lira 1 Phillips (sons): Mrs Cornwall and Miss 1 Annie Phillips (diughters*: Mr. Bcvaii (brother-in-law); Councillor E. G. Bevan and. Mi*. Vosper B, van (nephews); and Miss Docii Bevan (niece). The last rites were performed by the Rev. R. W. Grei n, who also conducted the Tncr,, ji Per,v ive in the Wesley an 'Jlvir -h. of which the deceased had been a very fa:1 hfu: mem- her. The annual vestry meeting^ was held on Friday, 12th iii.-t, the Rev. J. Rowland Thomas. B.A.. vicar, presiding. Major T. I H. Dowdes.vell, J.P., was re-anpointed as t Vicar" warden, and Mr. Griffith Davies was re-elected parish warden. The ac- counts were presehted, and shewed a balance oT nearly 912 in hand. The collec- t:ons during the year shewed an increatse. The side;men were re-appointed. A quiet wedding took place at the Re- tfifitry Office, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, 10th inst.. the contracting parties being Mr. William Cleary. Merthyr Vale, and Miss Flo trie Moraran, adopted daughter Qf Mr." Morgan, 3. Brook Cottage*, and the lite Rev. John Morgan, C.M., minfcter. Ferryside. The bride, neatly attired in a navy blue costume with hat to match, was; given away by Mr. Reps Llewelyn, Bridg- end., a friend of the family. her three brothers being resident in Canada. The honeymoon was spent in Swansea. A large J111m: 0. ireful presents was reoieved by the tnpp.v couple.

Mrs. Mary Ashbv Lewis, of Llanayrou, v*i'r|.au Ayi-on. Cardiganshihe. who died on December 11, left estate of the gross value of which L14,883 is net per- sonalty.

ST. CLEARS. A fancy dress ball was held in the Gwalia. Hall on Wednesday, 10th April, under the auspices of the ladies of the Sewing Guild, at the suggestion of Mrs. Jones, of Gyning House, their lion. sec. Visitors came from Tenby, Narberth, Whitland, Pendine, and Laugharne, and soon after seven dancing began. The M.C. was Sergeant Matthews, of the Welsh Regiment, from Tenby. No less than 40 couples were busy gliding round the room to the strain of the piano, which was ably presided over by Miss Rattie Wil- liams. In the competition for the best fancy diess Miss Daisy Lyons, of Green Meadow, St. Clears, for a very simple though attrac- tive dress, representing the Union Jack, the award being for its simpleness. The prize Was a "Ladies' Conipaiiion." The second* prize was given to Miss Eecles, of Broadway Mansion* Laugharne, who was got up as a pieietle. the prize being a manicure set. The two gentlemen prizes were given to Master Jack Phillips, of Danygraig, St. Clears, and Mr. Tuta, of the Corse, Laugharne, the former as a picrrot and the latter as a viking. The refreshment stall did a roaring trade, and though a very small charge was made, over JE5 was realized from the sale of ices, jellies. &c., under the direc- tion of Mrs. Jenkins, The Pharmacy. Card tables were also provided. Mrs. Jones, the hon. sec., worked hard to make the evening a. success, and from all side* nothing is su cc&' heard but of the huge success of this first ball. Everything was carried out with the strictest decorum, and although many people were against the idea of a ball, yet not one could have found a single item to point the finger at. Mrs. Jones decided that the pro- ceeds should go to the St. Clears and Dis- trict Sailors and Soldiers' Welcome Home Fend, which lias recently been started. The second recipient of the fund. Mr. Stanley Phillips, of H.M. Navy, was present, and at Phillips, of H.M. Navy, was present, and at the opening Mr. Lyons introduced Stanley to the company, he being an old National School boy. Mr. Griffiths, Bournemouth House, spoke, and Mrs. Jones, Gyning House, presented him with a cheque of 21. It is certain that over £ 40 will be added to the funds.

LLANFIHANGEL-UWCH GWILI. A successful concert was held at the School on Tuesday, April 9th, organised by Miss C;ssie Evans, Gilfach, headmistress of the school, secretary of the Llanfibangel Wel- come Fund Committee, and superinten lent of the Llanfihangel Knitting Class ^hich is a branch of the Abergwili Palace' Knitting Guild. The proceeds amounted to over E12, and will be handed over to the Llanfihangel Soldiers and Sailors' Comforts Fund. The programme consisted of a large number of highly entertaining items contributed by present and past scholars of the school and a < number of local artistes. An interesting programme was gone through, in which the school-children and the Llanfihangel Choir, under Mr. T. Jeremy, took part. Among many others, Miss Gretta Evans gave a Welsh dance in national costume, and Miss Cissie Evans acted as accompanist. The Rev. P. J. Harries, Abergwili, made an ex- cellent chairman and conductor. Praise is due to the Llanfihangel Welcome Fund Com- mittee, through whom during the last twelvemonth local soldiers have benefited by a sum exceeding L40, this being the fifth entertainment held under its auspices. Congratulations to Mies Gretta Evans, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evane, Gilfach, on her recent succes at the Higher Examination of the R.A.M. and R.C.M.

CAPEL DEWI. A successful concert was held at Capel Dewi Council School 011 Saturday evening. I11 the absence of Dr. Timothy, Nantgar- edig, Mr. Trevor Williams, Swansea, ably presided, and the Rev. D. Curwen Davies, Siloam, acted as conductor. The programme had been arranged by Mr. A. M. Evans, Bodhyfryd. Miss N. Lewis, Abergwili, pre- sided at the piano. Tiie programme con- sisted of solos, recitations, &c., and the fol- lowing took part:—Solos by Master D. Jones, Bariwns; Miss E. M. Davies, Em- porium, Nantgaredig: Miss Vera Pierce, Station House: Miss G. Roberts. Penvffin; Miss M. Davies, Penrheol; Miss Nan Evans, Bodhyfryd; Miss Tyshu Thomas, Westfa; Mr. D. Davies, Cwrt; Mr. D. Davies, Peny- groes; Mrs. J. Jones, Llanarthney; Miss ic Annie Roberts, Penvffin; duett, Miss M. feurzon. Capel Dcwi, and A. Roberts, Pen-. yffin; quartette, Capel Dewi friends: reci- tations. Miss Nan Evans, Bodhyfryd, Master M. Curzon, Capel Dewi, Master W. Hinds, Penddaulwyn. Miss A. M. Phillips, Hendre, Miss Miriam Jones, Ffynonddewi: Miss Roberts, Cwmgigfran; Mr. J, Jones, Llan- arthney ;• dialogue. 11isses Roberts, Cwm- cigfran: action songs by Capel Dewi school- children Capel Dewi Evening School Party, conducted bv Mr. A. M. Evans; Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr. D. Davies, Cwrt.

MAESYCRUGIAL. Under the chairmanship of Mr. T. Jones, C.C., the Llanllwni Schoolroom on Monday tvening of last week was crowded by an audience. which had assembled to welcome Sergeant Tom Jones Evans, late or Pont- faen. Pencader, and Talardd and Greenhill, Llanllwni, the perpetual volunteer. When war broke out Sergeant- Evans was in busi- ness :,¡ Australia, but he .found himseH nmr the first 200 to volunteer for duty. Eventually he moved to Suvla Bay, where lie wag wounded. Later he was transferred to France. vhere he was wounded and gassed two or three times, being one of the lucky 35 of his original company left alive. Sergt. Evans has seen service in the Boer War and was there taken prisoner, but luckily es- caped on the axle of a railway truck. Pre- vious to that "scrap" Sergeant Evans had seen much -of a most exciting nature in Zuhdand. Our gallant soldier was now the recipient of a substantial sum. Hats off to the hero of many fights.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. The Rev. G. Evans (vicar) presided at the annual vestry. Mr. J. C. Jones and Mr. A. H. Maurice were re-appointed church- wardens. The accounts for the year were produced and were satisfactory. The \icar reported that the building fund was improv- ing, and that there was a good sum in hand to commence Hi" work after the termination the war. In the lis: of successes at the recent L.C.M. examinations is found the name of Miss Fdlla Florence Evans. Pendref House, New- jostle-Emlyn, who passed the elementally ex- amination in pianoforte playing. Miss Evans is only twelve years of age.

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