The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE WAR. Friday. ITALIAN SUCCESSES. The British troops attacked vesteiday the law !,eights between their front trencher and the Bapaume-Poronne road. Sir Douglas H¡¡ I' repodted last night that they have already secured sucoe96es have captured a number of prisoners. Fighting continues. During- yesterday the French north of the c, "made some progress to the wet of I I Sailly Saillisel." South of the river there was no infantry action. The Italian Army, again attacking the Austrians in the Gorizio area and on the Cargo, his increased materially the- gains of it renewed offensive. Both south-east of Gorizisa and on the Carso they "'increased their occupation ot the captured positions." Another 1,771 pri- eonevs were taken by them including- 35 officers. Since August 6 they have taken in all 30,881 prisoners, among whom are 728 officers, on the Isonzo front. A well-informed correspondent in Athens shows that a corvspiralv existed in Greece to officer the fleet ,vith pro-Germans, and) to concentrate :n Theagaly, in the rear of the Allies, troops, guns, stores, and material from Athens and elsewhere. The precau- tions taken by the Allies to counteract these schemes have caused no surprise in Athens. Saturday THE DEFENCE OF RUMANIA. The Rumanians are back on their Tran- sylvanian frontier, resisting Auatro-Ge-rman ai taaks in rho five passes that pierce the mountains south-east and south of Brasso and Hermaimstadt. These pa.reck.Jn- rig from to wetst—are the Buzau, the Bratacea, che Predeal (Tomon), the Tcrz- burg. and the Roter Turm. The first four ajre 11, croais from Brasso to Bukarest. The fifth carries the railway from Hermann- stadt i:ito Humania. At ail five there h-xs been fighting, and at two—the Buzau and the PL e.deal-thc Rumanians have repulsed the enemy's attacks. The Rumanian •communique yesterday shows tiat in these two pastes the enemy made his moet serious efforts and was thrown back. The German report made no mention yesterday of these attack. but recorded email captures of prisoners in hill fighting south of Brasso. The German Mauser works at Oberndorl on the Neckar have been bombed by a Franco-British squadron of 40 aeroplanes. Projectiles weighing in all more than four tens were dropped and their attainment of the objectives aimed at was noted Six German aeroplanes attempting to defend the factories, were brought down. The Italians have again made considerable progress on the Carso, capturing the ground between the first enemy lir;t, which they already held, and the second one. Thev took another 400 prisoners, including 10 -ulcers. ing Monday CLEARING THE PLATEAU. The chief enterprises of the week-end on the British front have been in the neigh- bourhood of the Schwa ben Redoubt, on the plateau north-east of Thiepival. On Satur- day night British Headquarter reported that we had appreciably improved our posi- tion on this plateau and had taken 200 pri. soners. Yesterday afternoon brought more and excellent news about the fighting in this area, where the high ground is gradu- ally being cleared of the strongholds that the enemy had established. Saturday's enterprises were "highlv successful." Our line was advanced well to the north and west of the Schwa ben Redoubt, and heavy losses were inflictocl on the enemy. Tuesday. THE FIGHT FOR SAILLY. An attack on the village of Sailly-SaiUisel, ^hich lies <*>n either side of the Peronne- Bapaume road, two miles east of Morval, was opened on Sunday night by the French! Wednesday. ATHENS OCCUPIED. The Allies have given King Constantino and the Greek Government another proof of their serious intentions. Troops to the number of a.bout 1,20C have been landed at Athens They are said to be intended to rplp the police in keeping order in the Greek capital. The need for their presence has again been shown by organized demon- strations against the Allies. Kijig Con- stantino has hurried from Tatoi to Athens. has called an urgent Cabinet Council, and has addressed a lachrymose farewell to the <Sfpossessed crews of the Greek warships. The Allies have now taken on of the three Greek warships which were excepted from the demand for the surrender of the Greek Navy.

WAR JOTTINGS Sergt. Percy Whicher, R.W.F., eon of fr. lr. and Mrs. Whicher, Morley-street., Car- marthen, has arrived home on leave from France. Ho looks in the best of health. Private Johnny Griffiths, Cwmeoy, New- castle-Emlyn, has died of wounds. He had only been in the army far about four months, and was married on the eve of his departure for the front. News has. been received that Pte.. W. C. Falconer, of Bremenda-ucha. Llanarthney, has been wounded in France on the 4th of October. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Sergt. Johnny Williams, R.W.F., son of Mrs. Williams, 36, Priory-street, Carmar- then, is home on his first leave from France. He has now been eleven months in France and looks well. He was formerly a clerk at the County Offices. Carmarthen. Messrs. D. Fifed and Aled Williams, 6ons of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Francis Villa, Carmarthen, are home on leave. They are both operators in the Navy, and were fnrtner pupils of the Old College School, Carmarthen. The following Henllan bovs have been home on furloughLieut. D. Evans, Pen- ddol, Llandyfriog (South Africans); Pte. GrifPth Rees, B.A.. Aberbank (R.A.M.C.); Corpl. James Havard, Aberbank (Mon- mouths); Sapper Jim Havard, Neuadd The following local boys were homo on leave over lost week; Lance-corporal J. E. Thomas, R.W.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas, Priory-street; Air Mechanic Ernest George Lewis. R.F.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, Post Office, Priory-street; Pte. WTIlio Price, R.W.F., son of Ir. Price, School House. Peniel; Pte. Gilbert Talbot, A.S.C., son of Mrs. Talbot, 48. Lammas street. An interesting letter has been received by us from Sergt. Cyril Davies, Welsh Regt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Da,vile9. King- street, Carmarthen, who is in Prance. He writes:—"The lads went through the terrible ordeal with smiling faces. Lieut. Spencer Morris displayed a courage worthy of a St. Peter's Boy, and with such a leader the boys were prepared to sacrifice their very liv. I can assure you all the boys look forward to your Jourval. I have it sent from home and when finished with it is handed round. I received a parcel from the Welfare Club, and I shall be greaty in- debted to you if you will thank them for me. Tt is a pleasure to know that one is not entirely forgotten by hi- townfoik. Carry on this good work as words cannot describe how these parcels are appreciated. Wishing you and your priceless paper the success it deserves. Yours very sincerely, C. C. Davies." Sergt. Davies was formerly on the staff of the Carmarthen Jotjrxai,. A Belgian soldier Daid a visit to Rhvaiy- gors, Carmarthen, last week, to see his wife's relations, who reside there. This is his second leave from the front. Rev. Arthur Hughes, pastor of Zion Con- gregational Church, who is a chaplain with the forces in France, paid a visit to Carmar- then this week. ti The sad news came to hand last Sat urday of the ll"l:th frorn {¡.>(>t. Salonika of Lieut. J.tck Duliui-ssou. R.t'.A the eldeeu son of Mr. A. E. UuBuisson, J. P.. Givnhir. Llandebie. Lieut. Du.Biiisp.on was a very popular young- gentleman and a promising officer, having passed into the Army through Sandhurst Military College. The following local names appeared in the Offieia; Casualty List published on Tues- nigl.t: — Wounded — Royal Welsh Fusiliers: Hughes, 17326, W. D., Carmarthen. East Surrey Regiment: Thomas, 2726, L.-epl. E, Carmarthen. Pte. James Davies, Welsh Regiment. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davies, 3C, Water-street. Carmarthen, its reported missing. His brother, Corporal Arthur Daviee, Welsh Regiment, was killed at the Dardanelles, whilst another brother, Cor- poral Watkin Davies. is in the P.I.Y. News was received on Saturday last by Mrs. Singers, 15, Cambrian-place, Carmar- then, that her hus- b i r. d, Corporal William linger, Royal Fusiliers, had been killed in action in France. Corporal Singer who was a Reservist. went out to France at the beginning of th war He was wounded or three p I eviollis occas- ions,' the finst tune being in September, 1914. Previous to the war. lie worked at 1 Cross Hands Col- liery. Ht. lean's a v.-i(iow iijid tliree children, with whom deep sympathy is fe!t. Pte Tom Havard, of the .Welsh Gtvardp, writing home fron. France to his parents at Neuadd; Henllan. says with reference to "apt. Lloyd, Bronwydd:—"I wapiti the same attack, and I daresay you have seen the, report about the Guards, the manner they drove the enemy to in a short time All the Germans could do was to throw down their arms, and shout Mercy, comrade.' I am very sorry to hear the sad news about ('apt. Lloyd. I saw him a few days before the We are now rest- ariii I iity say it is well-(,ai-iieki r(-t.' Mr J. Jones, Gledwyn House, Upper Tumblc, has re eived intimation that his son Corpl. David .Jones. Lewie machine gunner, has bepl1 killed in action. Corpl. J ones had been seven years with the Wales Borderers, and his time expired last July, but he remained on with his battalion. His ft iend, Cnrpl. G. W.iimell. writing to tho father, says that he died without suffer- ing. and that, all the bovs were very soi-vy. as they had lost a. good" pal." He was 25 vears of age. c The news has been conveyed to Mrs. James. College-street, Ammanford. thn,t her t;on. Capt. J. NV. James, of the Hampshire Regiment, is n.ss- 111P" jmrl Mltpy,).¡ to be wounded. Capt. James was held I r, high popularity Jocaily, and prior to the war he wus cashier at the Llandebie Col- Ii, rj cf Messrs. Cleeves' Western Valleys Anthra- c i t e Collieries. The war has proved a .stirring chapter in his career. Enlisting shortly after the outbreak ao a prr.Mie, he took up his duties with such enthusiasm that he was soon promoted through all ranks up to serjfaam, afterwards to receive his commission is second-lieutenant, and subsequently to be made first lieutenant, whilst uince eios.-iui: ever to France he has been made captain. He led his m'n over the parapet on Juiv 1st. and then received a scalp wound. wLucu fortunatelv was not serious. His broths, IJ.M.S. T F. James, .formeriy Conservative agent if. East Carmarthcnshii e, is in Salo- nika at a convalescent camp, having been seriously it,disposed. Tlw many friends of Private Idwal Mor- ris, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Lleciwennv Nant.gwredig, who is !iow in France, will be pleased to hear that he is in the beet of health. In a letter re- cently written by him to Mr.D. Richards, Brynarfon, Cothi Bridge, he says:—"T have been up to the front line trenches and have been quite near to lfiiiis, and I could hear then silging and talking. Killing Germans is harder than working with Dick in the Quarry, bu;, th;.t's it. ton.<>body must do this iob." It. is a pitif ul sight to see the ruined houses in France and Belgium, and we ought to be tliankf: that the Hunt* have not yet reached our dear Homeland. Heol- faeh, Abercnthi. is a little muddy in wet weather, but it nothing omp;i,-ed to the mud out here: xie are up to ollr necks in it. Oiir artillery is simply wonderful and they do give the Germans something to go on with," Another voun-r num from Tumble has given his life for his country. This week Mr. John Jones, Gledwyn H\>use, Upper T umble, received the «ad newts that his on, Corporal David (!« rvell Jones, had been killed in action in the Somme advance. Corporal Jones had been with the South Wales Borderers for seven years. He was now with the Lewes Machine Gun Section and iv.-is will) the army since the outbreak of hostilities. TilOlIh IIi, time expired last July he remained with the colours. Corpl. G. "Wannell. his friend, was with ham when he shot. This is a part of his letter to Mr. John Ji nes, his father:—"I should like to inform you till at he hl1.i a beautiful death without any suffering. I was with yoflr sou when he got "hot, and he told me that he wished us all good-bye and that he was dy- ing a glorious death. We brought him back and gave him a nice gTave with a nice rr-vss. All boyr, are very sorry that we have lost such a good pal. Well, dear Mrs. Jon", your son was a brave and good soldier, and we all ho-),, that he is in a better land." Corpl. Jones was 25 years of aere. He wat- a member of Bethel Baptist Chur h (Rev. B. James), where is father is « deacon. Jfe was employed at, the Graat Mountain Collieries. Tumble. Great, sym pathy is felt with his parents. Tiast Friday week, Pte. Jack Thomas. Gwarcoed-ittif, Capel Dewl, Uaindyssul, of the A.V.C. Seetion, arrived home from the front, after spending several months in Flinders. Pre. Thomas looked well and happy after his long stay from the neigh- borhood. This was his fi--rt, leave home, so a'l friends vero nmst anxious to see him and do something for him. He is the firet home from Flanders from this small neigh bourhood. nlt}Jou«lh there are some rho have been wounded and in hospitals in Eng- land and Wale*, who have not yet visited home. It decided by certain friends ot th" brave boy that a • aolleetion should be made toward? a presentation to him. so about three or four young ladies collected a good sum. A meeting was held in the pi>no-room .'f Rampant L:on to present the hero with -I solid silver cigarette case, suit- ably inscribed, and also a ryurse of gold. Solos were given by Miss S. E. Evans, and sorgs were rendered by those present. S<«veral war-songs were also plaved during the happv evening by Misses Bessie and S. 15. Evans, Rampant, Lion, and Miss Carrie Davies. ITenbant Hall. The meeting the hapy evening by Misses Bessie and S. 15. Evans, Rampant, Lion, and Miss Carrie Davies. ITenbant Hall. The meeting terminated with the singing of Hen Wlad [y Nhadau" and God Save the King." All his friends wi-It Pte. Thomas every suc- cess and luck, and a safe return.—Pte. Thomas writes to thank all his friends for theilr great kindness shown towards him curing his first leave from France, as they are too numerous to thank personally. He is aiw very fmtpful ÍlJ the young ladies who .-i'lggested making the pr/-entatian. He si>n<fe the very best of ¡"ck to the Misses Ev.ms, Rampant Lion, and Miss Davies, Ken bant Hall, who kindly undertood to pro- mote the presentation.

GALLANT lLANFlí!<HGEl.AR.ARTH BROI HErS The following an hree sons of Mrs. Dvivies, Dolbantan, i■.uhh oigel-ar-arth, who are K*rviii;> with the I.arK'P corporal EiV a n Davies. R.E., has been in F r;1 i/l'P s j n C f' s i 11 c i, August, 1914, and wa.s in the retrprlt from Mons. :)". Gwilym R A.M.C., is at the nika Iront. Sapper T U III Davie. 1 who has biMii awarded df'd ti.ie Mijitairv Miaial 'tor good work, Is ive of filian.gel-aa- art it. lie was educated at the LlauJi- ar arih School and Lla ti- dy ssul County School He worked at Hands as an elec- trical engineer previous to join- ing the Army in 1914. He at- tached to the C(1tt.lsh Division w h j c h became famous at Loos.

WEST WALES COMING-OF-AGE HANDSOME. CIFTS TO MISS M LOXDALE. The oomin^- of age of MifS .Myfanwy Lox- dale. only child of Mr. aii.i \lrs. R. J. R. Loxdale, Castle Hill, Llannar was cilebifted with much rejoicing on 'i i; -day. Dinner was provketd at the Falo-'u li .vel. to which a large number of tenants down., and the guests afterwards jac !i. d to Castle Hit., where, in the in. presenta- tions were made tc Miss r,(. Jale. Mr. John Edwards, i/ie ioj, on behalf of the Llatiilar and Tregaroe N iumts, handed her a gold wristlet watch. diamolid and gold .pendant, and a gold. and aqua- marine brooch. 1r,. Jenkins, Movddin Fawr, also gave her a i »< aistlet watch on behalf of the Cribvn 1'a.ai.! Miss Lox- dale gracefully aekncwlcdv, 'he presenta- tions. and cxprr'ssed the hop, hat the good feeling shown that, day wcuk: always exist .y between her family anct the tenants Afterwards the villagers and school chil dren were entertained to t a at the (.'oumil School. Mr. Loxdaic has mael> !:J fv !• tailing £ 250 t "I to Various educational institutions and charitiies to mark the ocoa- • ——

CAR-MARTHEN AUCTION MART. The usual Mart was hi ei or, Wednesday, when there was a very !,o .• .,jitr%- of all kinds of stock. Sheep* w. r. a :;ood trade, best lambs making fully i j> t./ late rates, which sold from 5Id. to Sd, lwr lb with slightly more for the l>es- quality. Irl tilp. pige there appeared renewed activity, all the lots selling at consider >bl\ higher prices than has been the case for some time pnst, the demand being quite extraordinary all round. All the sheep and 'offered found buyers. Cows am? •alvf*- v eri as numeroiis as usual, and the trade for theft- vae as good aF etver. Young cows, with a good bag. easily making ±!35 to £ 33■ Owing to the *.n, to 'I)(' lbrgte number of buyers for dairy cows, the demand was very much greater than the supply. There was a very big r-ntrv Hf fat cattle, and it was the«u,ghr a consider- able drop would have b-en found in the mices. However, frad^ a.ppt -,ived better than was bnin ant-ieip-ited* altho-tgh with a very big entry nearly every lot got sold. Anything pi,irn' i,-) late. rates hui; half moat cattle did ii,i, e as much money. There was a • number of buyers present, andi catM- equally as "All at the very end of thecal. as thev 'I d at the start; quite satisfociory prices being obtained all round.

THE LONDON CITY '& MIDLAND BANK LIMITED. Head Office: 5, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, E.C. Foreign Banking Business of every kind transacted. Bills Collected. Bills bought and Sold. Drafts Issued. Telegraphic Transfers. Letters of Credit. Commercial Credits. Shipowners' Freights and Disbursements. Paid up Capital L4,780,792 foreign Branch Office and Shipping Branch Reserve Fund j £ 4>ooo>ooo o piwru t anf Deposits £ 157,539,256 LONDON, E C.

ALLEGED THEFT OF BLANKET CNOCCLTTED IIOCSIC ENTERED. Elizabeth Ann Harvey was brought up on arrest at a special sitting ol the Carmarthen P<)li{. ( ourt on Wednesday on a charge of stealing a Welsh blanket and a door-key, of the value of 56. 8d., from Cambrian-place, the property of Mrs. Mary Ann Baker. Ihe magistrates 011 the bench were the Aiayor (Mr J. Lewis), Messrs. Hy. HowelL and J. B.Arthur. Mary Ann Baker, a widow, residing with her daughter at 11, Cambrian-place, said that about 8 p m. on the 16th she went to 27, t ambnan-phvoe, where she stored her furniture. As she was called aw.av. she did not look the place but left the key in the door. On going there on the following morning she found a chest of drawers open and rifield, the qontents being scattered about the vlace. A blanket and a door-kev were missing. Defendant said went to the wrong house in mistake and she simply put a "raggedy thing" on her baek. P.C Rees said at 11.20 on the 16th. he, in company with P.S. Jones, arrested de- fendant in the New King- George, Priorv- stt-ecr. He took her to the police station, and when charged she replied, "I found the iloor-^py on the floor. I got nothing to say. The door was open. I got nothing to sav about the b!anket. I dad go there and sleep. I was in drink." Head Constable Ma vail said he would ask for a remand as he could not find the blan- ket. P.S. Jones said1 hp asked the defendant at the po.toe station if she had anything upon lier, -trid szhe repliod, "Yes," and produced the key from under a mat close to where phe was sitting. Defendant—I picked it tin in the passage. I only went to the house an I have no house. T am waiting for mv daughter to mine and put the house ready. Defendant, was remanded until Thursday evening, bail being allowed in a suretv of £5.

LLANSTEPHAN Harvest thanksgiving services were held | ri riTiity Chim-h on A Ion da y evening", inst., special preacher being tlie Rev. L. Jenkiins, vicar of Cilycwm, Llan- dovery. In view of the National Mission of Repentance and Hope on the day fol- lowing, no elaborate decorations were car- ried out. Though the day was most un- favourable with a downpour of rain, still there was. as usual at these annual services, t congregation, and the preacher in a good hwyl, which made the services of good effect. On Tuesday, 3rd irist., the first service in connection with the National Mission locally, was he'd' at Holy Trinity Church. In the fternoon there was an En.gli~h service, the solemn Litany set apart for the occasion being read. The large congregations at both afternoon nad evening" services were earnest and devout at this call to repent- ance. Two sermons were preached in the afternoon by the Reys. \V. LI. Davies. Henll.an-Amgoed, and the E. Jen- kins, Cilycwm, who was the special messen- ger appointed to the Church. The effec- tive preaching of the afternoon caused many to stay for the evening service as well, which was read by the Rev. W. LI. Rees. B.A., Llanssurmock. The Rev. E. Jenkins die- Iivered his mission to the congregation. Taking as his subjecit the well-known hymn, Ho¡:r wyf Dy Ian breswyifathe congre- gation sang one verse at a time, while the niissiouer dwelt tipon the soecial message each verse conveyed to tlie true (.hild of God. For over an hour the speaker earnest- ly and fervently exhorted the people with visible eflect, and at the conclusion every one present felt that here, indeed, was a mission ia;d out before them with deep Miicerity and truth. No more successful services have ever been held in. this church, and these churches whose good fortune it is to have Mr. Jenkins as messenger may look forward to a day full of hop., and bless- ing. During the series of services. Mis* Violet Lewis. Black Horse, presided at the organ with her usual ability, and guided the musical port,ion of the services very success- fuly, the singing being throughout very hearty and bright. Mrs. Evans, Liandilo- Abercowin, and Misses Lodwig. Lords Park, kindly provided tea in the afternoon for all. Writing from "Somewhere in France." one of our boys says: I shall not call it sunny France any more, it is more liike rainy France I am with the Royal Marine Artillery. Whenever there is a bit. of scrap- ¡;ing to be done, you will always find the Marines on the actene. and T am glad to say they uphold their reputation in this war, much to Did Fritz's discontent. I feel proud to belong to such a famous old corps. Our motto is Per Mare. Per Terrain.' I am trying to do my bit Per terrain.' The infantry are unbeatable when some or these monsters nave the way for them. We have done wonderfully well this month or two in of the most wonderfully fortified posi- that the Germans had used all their ountung and inuiemiity for two years to prepare. Don't forget, to lift your hats to the boys ,in the tren,<'hes when they come home (We won't, my vou can bet that littl.. Vrench crirl on that.—Correspondent). And if the people at home Could anly realise what, the lads have to go through to win a g,eat victory and lasting peace, I don't, Ix-lieve the workhouses of the country will be the last resource of ny of the brave boys in years to oome. I IL,-t tllt, .J 01: RSA J. every week, and am very pleased to have some local news. Trusting the above sensible, matter-of- faet letter will help to bring hom^ to its the real nature of the wonk our bovs air doing v/hen facing the German foe. The Com- f>n(ts Committee at Llanybri may wel! feel proud of their effort^ to provide their fighting son!; with the fragrant, weed, etc. The thanks of these hoys and t-ljeir apprecia- t:on are a due reward for any liittle efforts made by those fortunate enough to live far away from the soul of war and its ravages. On Wednesffav. 13th inst.. at Llatifihangel Abercowin Church. Mr Bell Morris Thomas, Pantdwfn, St. and I i. Eliza Flor- ence Hughes (LiI). youngest daughter of the late Mr. Richard R. Ilughes. Lanues Fawr, and Mrs. Hughes, Eastbourne House, were ioined together in holy ma.trimony. Fitill; details next week

Clears annuai hiring & pleasure fair was held 011 Thursday and Friday. A few hiring., were dhne, but the chief visitors were mainly children. Stiidts' round-about not being present, Danters did a fairly gootT trade. but Owing to the unpleasant weather and the police lighting restrictions very little was done in the (iveiiin;x in the way of oiniusemeiit. This fair, like most, others, is suffering from the effects of the war.

LAMPETER I The following was the ordor of thanks* ■giving services in this parish:—Monday, Oct. 9. the. Rev. D. Janes, vicar of Tre- garon, preached at 2.30 and 5.30 at St. Mary's Church, Maestir. Tuesday. Oct. 10, the Rev. 1). James, vicar of Pencarreg, preai hed at 2.30 and 5.30 at St. John's Church, Pentrebaoh. On Wednesday, at the parish church, tho services were as follows:—8 a.m., celebration of the Holv Communion; 10.30 a.m., Welsh service and sermon by the ReV. \V. J. E. Jones, Silian 2.30 p.m., English service and .sermon by the Rev.^ LV. Joyce, principal of St. David's College; 5 p.m., Welsh service and sermon by the Rev. NN-. J. E. Jones. The Rev. Professor Richards preached at the Churoh Hall on Suridlay evening. Large congregations were present at the various set/vices. The sacred buildings had been prettily decorated, the decorators at the parish church being :-Mtss Lioyd Hughes, Crowawdy; Mrs Jones, Gerlan; Mrs.1 Dabies Jones Halberston; Mre. Richards, Thornedale; Syb; Williams, Henfaes Miss Rosie Lloyd, Dolgwm; Miss Jones Church Hill; Mrs. Evans, Fronewi; Miss Harries, Ormonde Houtse; Mr. D. F. Llovd, Mr. Taylor, Fakondale, etc. The Revs. D. J. Evans and R. Keble Williams, curates, rendered valuable help to all tlie services Soar Chapel was tilled' to overflowing on Tuesday evening October 10th, when a memorial service to the late Lance-corpl. Isaac EVatis, second son of Mrs. Evans, 8, Market-street. It is only a few weeks since we chronicled a similar service after his brother, Sergt. Ben Evans, both of whom laid (town then- lives for Kmg and cauntry in Jranoe, and the deepest symvathy is felt -or their widowed mother in her sorrow. Another son is also in the front, viz., R.Q.M.S. T. Evans, who we hope will be spared to comfort his mother. It was a hca ut i.firl and solemn service, those taking part, being the Revs. D. Jones, Noddfa; Os. wald Winiams, Brondeif; Wesley Morgan, and J'j. Evans, pastor, the latter delivering an able sermon, in whicjh ho dwelt upon the exemplary life led by their young friend, and of his integrity and uprightness at all tames. The following hymns were sung: "O! I;w hawdwr pechaduriaid," "Mi wn' fod fy Mhrynwr yn fyw," "Er mor chwerw dyfrwdd Mara," and "Yr Arglwvdd a feddhvl am danaf." Mrs. Evans. Cartref, presided at the crgan with her usual ability. ai d at the close of the service gave a beauti- ful rendering of that sublime solo, "0 rest in tho Lord." The following relatives were present at the service:—Mrs. Evans (mother): Mrp. Evans, Llangennech (sister- i'law); Air. Lewis, Bwlchyffin (aunt): Mr. W illiam Lewis (cousin); Mr. David EVans (untie): Mr. Thxmias Joneis (uncle); Miss Mary Jones (cousin). V bit of sharp practice was observed in a shop here a few days ago. It -ieems that a customer bought some grain and meal for pigs and fowls. one day at a certain price, but when "he went to bllv the same comrno- dities a few days afterwards, lo and be- hold the prices had risen. Cpon the cus- tomer asking for an explanation, the shop- keeper told her that nine ahips had been ■si nk on the \meriian coast, and that he was justified vin raising the prices, although he did not know anything about the ships or what they contained. That is an example of present-day Christinity. Captain and Mrs. Evans, ITouth. cele- brated their silver wedding on Thursday, October 12th. and on the following day the captain and his only daughter left for Glas- ow, and from there to Liverpool, where they shipped for Australia. This is the t', irJ time for Mies Evans to accompany her father on long voyages, and we hope they will return safe and sound. Since we have to pay more for our milk. one would think it ought, to be purer and better; but such is not the case, and we hope that the county authorities will analyse some of the milk which is being sold these (Javs, and bring the offenders before the magistrates. The Aberystwyth police have shown some vigilance in this direction, and we Wbpe steps will be taken in this part of the county to defend the poor customer, on whose back shopkeepers, farmers-, milk- i vendors and others are adding to their bank- ing accounts. When milk bought in the evening turns sour by the next morning there is something radically out cf place, and steps aught to be adopted to rectify the wrong. On Thursday and Friday, a large number of recruits who had been rejected on medi- ■cal grounds were re-ex-anaineo) before a medi- cal board at tiie Victoria Hall. THe result of the re-examination was that many were refused, others pla: iin non-combatant service, while only a few satisfied the medi- cal examiners as fit for general service. It was a pitiaible sight to behold snoh a plethora of delicate and ill-lboking human beings who looked too weak to stand much hard work being examined for the army. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Williams, formerly of Westoliff, Lampeter, which occurred, on Saturday at the residence of the Rev. T. Williams, vicar of Aber- g.wynfi Cher son in-law), where she had been staying for some time. Mrs. Williams was a I'adv beloved by all, and the deepest sym- pathy is felt with Her children, viz.: Mrs. Williams, Abergwynfi Vicarage; Nurse Wil- liams, London: the Rev. W. J. Williams, Treharris. and the Rev. Thonias Williams, chaplain in the Roval Navy. A memorial service to the late Sergeant David Lloyd, only son of Mrs. Illi ri.,z,,Rwort,h, Drover's Road, was held at Noddfa Baptist Chapel on Sunday evening last. Sergt. LLoyd. who was a member of the regular fnrctes. had *een servee in India. and various parrs of the empire. He was killed in action on August 9th, aged 2g years. The Rev. E. Evans, Soar, assisted at the service, and the Rev. D. Jones, pastor, delivered a powerful and effective sermon. It. is with sincere regret we chronicle the death of an old inhabitant, viz., Mr. John Roberts, printer. 6, Mill-street; who died at 10 o'clock on Friday night, aged 55. Mr. Roberts was a native of Prestatyn. North Wale«. and wcirkanl on the "Llån" news- paper at Mcrthyr Tvdfil, Cardiff. Carmar- then and Lampeter from 1384 tip to eight months ago, when he was compelled to cea.sA working owing to a serious ailment. His recovery from the first was hopeless, and he suffered serious pains, and died peacefully at the time indicated. Our de- parted friend was well-known and respected, being of a cheerful disposition. He leaves a widow and daughter to mourn, with whom deep evmpathy is felt. His mortal remains were interred at St. Peter's churchyard on rt\iesdav.^ the Revs. D J. Ek'ans and R. Keble Williams officiating. The departed had' for years been a member of the choir. Th"1 mart held on Tuesday wai; very suc- cessful. despite the heavy rain which fell i di.ring the day. The following were the ruling prices:—Fat cattle, £ 18 to £ 2(1: cow and calf. £ 17 to £ 27 per couple: store, £ 7 to £ 12 10is. lambs, 22s. to 48s.: f wes. 303. to 60s.; pigs, £ 3 to £ 7. to Ms. pigs, L3 to f7.

NEWCASILE-EMLYH The death has taken place, on the Sth irist., of Mrs. Hannalt Garret, of Tangodan, Cwm- coy, at the a.ge of 76 years. L>eceaeed wag a native of Cwmooy, but spent most of her t.fetime m Glamorganshire. Her remains v. ere conveyed to Tonypandy on Thursday, where the interment took place on Saturday last Deceased vics a widow and leaver live children. Mr. J. H. Evans, coroner, held an inquest on Tuesday, 10th irist.. touching- the death of Mary Evrans, aged 67 years, who jumped into the river Tivy below C'enarth Bridge on Monday and died shortly after being brought out. The first witness was Sarah Jom-s, a j iste- of the deceased and wife of John Jones, Capel Farm She said that. her siiter farmed a place called Blaenpistill with her sister Kitty. The two came to Capel Farm on Friday, the 6th inst.. and deceased had stopped there since. Deceased had Iwen ill for some time, and oomplained of pain* m the stomach Dr. Lloyd, N'eweatle, Emlvn, attende] her. When she airivad on Friday site seemed in good spirits, but on Sunday morning she seemed eKcited and Wished to .o home. Witness sent for Dr. lloyd, and ilfter examining bar he said she wat- as strong as a horee. On Monday nioni- mg she got up about 8 o'clock as usual. W ltne&s ako got up and went with deceased to an outhouse which was ajbout 50 or 60 yards from the river. Deceased returned with her and complained of stomach ache. Deceased went again towards the QhtllOue and witness followed. When rearing tho outhouse the deceased started running to- wards the -river and witness tried tc catch her. She was younger than witness and she w got, to the river first Witness jumped her and got hold of the corner oi her skirt. Somebody helped her out of the water and witness became unconscious. She did not know how her sifter was brought out.— Daniel Wil'Lims, Cupel House, C'enarth, aid he was informed by the maidservant at Capel Farm at about 9 o'clock on Monday that her aunt wlls drowning. Witness went for a coracle at once and got into the river. He was on the 'pot in two or three minutes after he was told. He searched and found deceased in the water with only a part of her head in sight. With assistance lie brought the body to shore. Artificial rc- c-piration was tried, but to no avail.-I)i-. D G. Lloyd. Neweastjie-Emlyn, gave medical evidence. He said that when he atrmai about 20 minittog past 9, he found deceased in bed She was alive and n a f>cmi-eon- seious condition, but m a. collapsed state. AU efforts made to revive he- vwc fruitless and she died in alx-ut hall-an-hour. She, had always been a strong woman constitution- ally. but had suffered for years from indiges- tion and mental depression He did not. think she. worried so much lately about her illness as a.bout worldly affairs, although lea- financial position was alright. When h'' saw her on Sunday she was unsound mentally, having a wild appearance. He gave instruc- tion that she was not to be left aJone. Slie had attempted tt cut her throat before^, end had been under friendly supervision He thought death occurred from heart failure, due to the shock produced by jumping into the river. He did not think she died from drowning.— A verdict in accordance with, the riied'cal evidence was returned.

r S BABY VARNMV. Splendid Firmness of her Flesh. 15. Knatchbull Road, Camberwell, London, S.E. February 23rd, 191b. Dear Sirs,-I thought you might be interested to see the enclosed photo- graph of my little daughter. She was 76 months old when it was taken, and I weighed 20 lbs. I have brought her up on cow's milk, barley water and Virol ever since she was a month old. She was a fine baby from birth, but until I gare her the Virol she cried incessantly, and never seemed satisfied. and what was far more seriout, gained no weight. From the time she had Virol, she gained weight steadily every week, and was far more contented. When I took ht'r to be vaccinated, my doctor re- marked on the splendid firmness of her flesh, and her general appearance. Yours faithfully, EDITH VARNEY. VIROL, For tiredness, nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness, take Virolised milk three times a day. (A teaspoonful in half-a-pint of warm milk.) In Glass & Stone Jars, 11" 1/8, & 2/11. VIROL, LTD., 118-166, Old Street, E.C. British Made and British Owned. Printed and Published for the Proprietor* by Lewis Geles at the Carmarthen Journal" Printing Work*, 8, Kiiur Street OhMMMtheB.