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YSTALYFERA NOTES. I
YSTALYFERA NOTES. I CYNGHERDDAU "SAMSON" I Y mae cyngtwrddau blynyddol yr Eglwys uchod yn aiyniauau. pwysig. (Jwelir tyrfaoedd o'r ardal a'r cylch yn tyru yn ughvd i fwynhau y gwi-ddo,,dd carddorol arlwyir o dro i dro. Eleni y -draethgaij odideg "Samson" (Handel) berffofrniwyd gan, gor, o dros ddau cant o yn cael eu gwiieud i fyny o wahanol eglwyai yr ardal. Dyma'r cor lluoeocaf fu yn y capel erioed. Cynaliwyd dau gyngherdd, nos Iau a noe Sadwrn diweddaf, a. chafwyd cyruull- iadau anarferol o luosog. Gwelwyd yn bresenol brif gerddorion y cylch, o Bryn- amman i lawr i Dreforris, a'u tystiol- aeth unfrydol oedd na fu nemawr gwell yn y Cwm yma erioed. Canodd y cor y gwahanol gy"anau yn glir ac effeit4?iol. Tr oedd trefniant y cor y fath fel y gellid disgwyl effeithiau neillduol. Cynorthwyid y cor gan gerddorfa yr Eglwys, o dan arweiniad Mr Charles A. Morgan, yr hwn sydd wedi llafurio yn ddi-ildio er cario y cyfan allan yn llwyddlant. Er fod amryw o'r dynion k-uainc yn chwareu am y tro cynt&f mewn cyfanwaith fel hwn, gwnaethant eu rhan yn ganmoladwy iawn. Y mae yn glod i Mr Morgan fod ganddo y fath gerddorfa, a gresyn na chaent fwy o gofnoga-eth eto i ymbcrffeithio mewn oe.rd<Ioriaeth linynol. Yr unawdwyr oeddynt, Mr David Brazill, R.A.M., a llanwodd y cymeriad o daA Sam.^aii vii. odidog iawn. Yr oedd ei ddatganiad o "Honour and Arms," a How willing my paternal love." yn Mr Ben Ivor, R.C.M., gymer- ai rha.1) "Sam«on," ao ni lanwyd un cy- ii.k-!ad yn wtll erioed. Yr o-dd ei ddnt- gandad o'r "Total Eclipse" a'r ddeuawd "Go, baffled coward, go," yn gampus. Miss Nora Hall, Barry, oedd y contralto, -a gwnaeth ei rhan yn rhagorol iawn tra yn cymerwyd Than y soprano gan Miss Blodwen Lloyd, R.C. M, LlundalJI. Dyma ddawn ddieithr yn yr ardal a'r cylch. Llwyddodd y foneddiges yma i enill ya- goloriaeth am dair blynodd yn Llundain o dan Gynghor Sir Morganwg, ao er ei bod wedi gorphen y tymor, ychwaniegir ato yn flvnyddol. Yr oedd ei datgajiiad >o'r gwahanol unawdau yn glir ac effeith- iol, yn enwedig yr unawd "Let the bright Seraphim." Y mae dyfodol cerddoroJ llwyddianus iawn o fiaon y gan- fcores hon. Wrth y berd )ncg VI" oedd Miss Carrie Jonee, A.L.C.M., Godre'r- graig, yrO hon sydd yn cyfiym ddringo i eylw yn mvd y geidd- Y mae clod difesur yn ddyledua i'r ar- wiiuvdd galluog Mr George J. Evans, A.C., arweinydd canu cvnulleidfaol yr ^glvvs, yr lwn fu yn llafurio mor ddi- dwvll er dwyn pethau i ben. Gwyr yr .ardal bellach am aJIi'oedd cerddorol Mr. Evans. Llwyddodd i wneyd maro uchel -gyda'r cor plant, ac hefyd gyda Chor Meibion Ystalyfera, ac nid y lleiaf ydyw ei arweiuiad gcrehiistol o'r cyfanwaith S aniaon" yn un o'r hwn. einys ystyrir "Samson" yn un o'r -traethganu goreu. Disgwyliwr pethau tnawr oddiwrtho eto, troG d y cyfan allan -yn llwyddiant cerddorol perffaith, a chafodd y tyrfaoedd ddaeih yn nghyd un -o'r gwleddoedd goreu. Y mao firwytfe lawen- wodi dilyn ymdrech on diflino yi Pwyllwr a'r Swydduion fu yn nglyn 'r anturiatth fawr hon. Tirbach Colliery wos idle on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday owing to sla<-k- n<ss of trp.da, but a risumption was made on Thursday. FOOTBALL I Swaneen Seconds visited Wind Koad eroiuid on Saturday, and before a fairly large gathering won by two tries to a penalty g-nl. For the homesters Jack Danielfl showed a glimpse of his old firm. C,cx Tangdon and Leopold were tM best of the homenters, and the •perialty good pliced by the latter from half way was a grand effort. Un- fortunattJy Joe Evan met. with a nasty -ac,cidF,nt, and had to leave the field, but it is calefactory to know that the rumour wh'ch circulated to the effect that he had broken his arm had no foundation in fad. although he sustained a nasty strain which will probably cause him to be on the "sick list" for some time. The Panitej Schoolboys beat the Allt- WT.n School toys at Alltwen on Saturday -morning by two tlrieø to nil. Pantt«g is becoming a force to be reckooned with I in Valley Schoolboy football. EARLY CLOSING u I Now that it has practically been de- cided that the public houses shall close at 10 p.m. instead of the time fixed for "populous centres," shopkeepers are hoping that the whole of the traders in the district wil follow suit on Saturday nights. It would be to the advantage of both shopkeepers and shoppers if shopping was done in the afternoon or early evening, and there wouldl appear to be no good reason why this should not be done. Late shopping imposes a strain upon shop assitants and tradesmen which, in the case of miners, tinplaters and even clerks would be hotly resented but, like most other people, this class of worker, is a slave to circumstances and conditions. Now that the four Councils, Pontar- dawe Rural, Swansea. Rural, Oystermouth and Gower have appointed an inspector under the Shops Act, it is expected that within a few months' time the Act will be adopted throughout the Valley. The.1 the shops will be closed at 7 o'clock each evening, 8.50 p.m. on Friday and 10 o'clock on Saturday, so that people will have to shop earlier than they do at pre- sent. In the meantime, they wouli do well to accustom themselves to vhaL will be the rule after the Shops Act is put into operation. P.S.E. MEETING I An excellent audience assembled at the weekly meeting of the P.S.E. Society held at the Institute on Sunday, Mr J. W. Givens presided over the gathering, aiid all interesting general debate took place on the subject "Do we look too much to legislative social reform as remedies for Social Evils?" Mr G. A. Greenwood opened in the affirmative urging that tha ad vocates of the import- ancei of legisla.tion overlook the personal factor. Mr D. J. Jones replied in the negative, and instanced reformation in the iives of the people which, he de- clared, was due to legislation. Practic- ally all those present took part in the discussion, and a verv profitable time was spent. Next Sunday evening a sociaJ is to be held. A fine programme has been arranged, refreshments will be served, and a delightful time is assured. It is hoped that all members and friends will make an effort to be present. DEATH OF MRS. AMBROSE I kNe i-egi-et tf) recod the death which took place on Saturday at a fairly ad- vanced age, of Mrs. Ambrose, widow, who resided with her son, Mr Ben Am- Lrose, opposite the Ystalyfera Arms. There was a numerous attendance of friends at the interment on Wednesday. DIED IN LONDON A good many readers will learn with regretful interest of the death, which oc- curred at Wandsworth. London, during the week-end of Master Cecil Manning, soil of Mr Edward Manning. The boy, who \,J.S about twelve years old, paid a long vi.it last your to the home of .:s uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs. Phillip Morris Jones, St. David's Road, on aacount of his health, and whilst here became v-cry popular among many friends. Great sympathy has been expressed with the parents and relatives in their loes. PREMIER CINEMA A Dnal him story was depicted in tho early p^rt of the week at the Piemier Oir.^ma, entitled "The Prisoner of the Harem," in which it was shown how a tiw'r defended its master on several oc- casions, one of the parts showing how the tiger overcame several lions which the owner of the liareizi plaoed in a cage with the hero. Mad with rage at the failure of his plans the Raj ih, the owner of the harem, erit-rrd the cage with the inten- tion of kil!i7ig the tiger's owner, but W. himseli killed by the tiger. "The mvitorious air- hip" was full of thrills, sh >\ving some very daring flights. It was a powerful det(ective drama, spiced with sei.'nationalism. This and to-morrow even- ings, "The Message to Headquarters," am^'her sercatio:??.! T Kv' ho user detective dr- ma will be ehov.-n, in addition to numerous comic subjects including a popular "Kcy-i'oiio" uoiraedy. The morn- ing matinee on Wednesday was a. record on) for attendance, and there ha.ve been excellent "h uses" al throi-igh the week. ACCIDENT AT TARRFNI Workirvg at Tarreni Colliery on Friday afi-ernoon, Frank Wynn, a haulier, was crushed between some, trams and sus- tained severe bruises. He received medical attention, and was afterwards re- nioved home. COLLIERY DISPUTE A dispute is at present in progress it Tarreni Colliery. It is stated that a considerable number of workers, mostly hauliers, have refused to abide by the settlement made between the owners and workmen's representatives on the oues- tion- oi damages, and have also declined to pay the Federation contribution, as a protest. On Tuesday, the whole of thcee men, atout 200 in number, were turned away from work. and will not be allowed down until the Federation dues have been met. I.L.P. ANNUAL MEETING. Arrangements have been made tor hold- ing a social at the I.L.P. Rooms on Saturday evening, to ba combined with the runnual business meeting of the Branch. All members and friends are urged to make an effort to be present. At the Sunday evening service at St. David's Church, Mr John Samuel, of Cwmllynfell, deligl^ d a large congrega- tion with his rendering of "Honour and Arms" from Handel's "Samson." Mr Samefl hagi an excellent voice, and we atntic pate that he will be highly success. ful at. forthcoming eisteddfodau. FUNERAL OF MRS. EVANS The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha Hannah Evans. wife of David J. Evans, of Amman Villa, Yatalyfera., whose death was reported in our last issue took place at Siloam burial ground, Bryn- amman, on Thursday. The officiating a.mma,n, on T h utrhse d a Lv. J. S. Jones ministers were the Rev. J. S. Jonee (vicar) at the Station Hotel, where the death took place, and the Revs. W. Jones and John Thomas at the grave- side. There was a large gathering of re- hti ves and friends, chief amongst them being the widower, Mr and Mrs. T. Roberts and Katie (parents and neice), Mr and Mrs. J. Evans and Iris (brother and sister-in-law) Mr Rees Evans (brother), Garnant; Mr and Mrs. J. E. Roberts and Ray (brother, sister, and neice) Mr and Mrs. Robert Williams (uncle and aunt), Garnanit; Mr William Rees and daughter (uncle and oousin) Garnant; Mrs. David J. Bowen (cousin), Garnant; Mrs. Mary Jones (aunt), Brynamma.n; Mr and Mrs. Thos. Evans, Mr and Mrs. William Evans, Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Davies, Mr and Mrs. M. Jones, Mr and Mrs. Oliver Jones, Mr and Mrs. Evan Evans, Mr and Mrs. Willie Davies (cousins), Brynamman; Mr and Mrs. Henry Roberts (uncle and aunt), Brynamman Mr and Mrs. David Evans (uncle and a:;nt), Brynamman Mrs. H. Pitman (r.unt) Cwmllynfell; Mr Jenkin James (cousin), Aberayron; Mr David Rees (uncle), Aberavron Mr J. Owen (cousin), Aberayron; Mrs. W. Howells (aunt), Glyncorrwg; Mrs. Ackery (aunt), Glyncorrwg; Mr W. Thomas (uncle), Glyncorrwg; Mr and Mrs. David Roberts (uncle and aunt), Godre'rgraig; Mr and Mrs. Joseph Rees (uncle and aunt), Godre'rgraig; Mr Geo. Roberts, and Lilian (uncle and cousin), Ystalyfera; Mr George Ernest Roberts (cousin), Ystalyfera; Mr David E. Rees draper (cousin) Mr and Mrs. J. D. Wil- liams (cousins), Godre'rgraig; Mr and Mrs. Benj. Thomas (cousins), Ystalyfera; Mr and Mrs. David Evans (parents-in- law), Ystulvfera; Mr and Mrs. Goodwin Evans (brothsr and sifter-in-Iaw), Y litaly- fera; Mr and Mrs. Albert Evans (brother and sister-in-law), Ystalyfera; Mr and Mrs. Caleb Jones (uncle and aunt), Peny- gurnos; Mr Oliver Jones (uncle), Peny- gurnos; Mr W. Roberts (uncle), Treher- bert; Mr GwLIym Jones (cousin), New Inn, Cwmtwrch; Mrs. Margaret Davies (aunt), G.C.G. Mr H. L. Davies (cousin); G.C.G. Mrs. D. S. Jones (cousin), G.C.G., and a large gathering of friends. CWRDD CIIWAETER Y WEEN. inos tiul diwtxldat oynhauwyd cwrdd chwarter ysgol Sabbothol y Wern. Caf- wyd rehearsal y prydnawn, ac yn yr hwyr awd trwy raglen fajth ond dyddorol iawn. Gwasanaethwyd gan hen ac ieu-. an-c, ac yr oedd yn arnlwg fod yr arolyg- wyr, Mr Willie Davies and Mr?. Wil- liams wedi llafurio yn ddiwyd er dwyn y gwa,ith d-a. yn mlaen. Adroddwyd gan Mrs Henry Phillips, Lilian Jones, Elsie Williams, Bryiunor Jones, Mary Jane Davies, Eirwen Jones, Dosbarth Mrs. J. Davies, Dosbarth Mrs. W. Davies, ac eiddo Miss Alice Williams, a chafwyd dadl benigamp gan ddeuddeg o frodyr a chwiorydd canwyd gan Ma.y Jones, Gertie Thomas, Harriet Langdon, Haydn Jones, Rachel A. Davies, a chan Master Philip Davies, Godre'rgraig yn nodedig o swynol. Datganwyd amryw donau gan y plant o dan arweiniad Mr Tom Ilutchings, a chyfeiliwvd. yn feistrol- gar gan yr organydd, Mr \V. D. Clee. Holwyd pcMioi o "Rhodd Mam" gan y gweinidog. a. gviuieth hyny yn ei ddluil deheuig ei him. Tystiai pawb oedd y::o fod y cwrdd wrth eu b-edd ac na, chafwyd gwell erioed. I THE PLAYHOUSE Uood audiences have been the rule at the Playhouse this week, especially on Monday and Tuesday night, when "'Midst Raging Beasts," a picture de- picting many sensational and exciting in- cidents was screened. The foundation of the story relstes to a little child wander- ing in the jungle after being lost, and is guarded over by a chimpanzee and the life like and realistic situations were thrill- ing in the exti<?ime. "Satan's Castle," a story founded upon "Faust" was well received, and the humorous element was fully sustained bv "The Fatal Taxi Cab" in which Fatty the well-known 'Keystone' comedian surpassed himself. This Friday and Saturday, "The Death Weight" Essajjay's masterpiece, will be shown. F,ssai,ay's nia,3?'L T to ?e one of the finest This is considered to bo one of the finest Western films ever produced, and is a veritable thriller, and should be wit- nessed by all. The inimitable Pimple also appears in some midnight rambles, whilst Bloomer will relate his experiences of married, life. Next week some high claas,pictures are hooked, and future aai- nouncements will show that Mr Coutts has Hooked some of the finest films on the market, and is also in negotiation with some) tip-top vaudeville artistes. I MARRIAGE PROBERT—WILLIAMS The marriage was solemnized at St. David's Church, on Sunday, by the Rev. J. S. Jones, of Mr David Probert, chief clerk at the Gurnos Goods Station, a<nd Miss -Williams, doughtoer of Mrs. E. Williams, of Darren rood. The bride, who was neatly attired in a tailor-made oostume, was given awa.y by her eldest brother, Mr J. R. Williams. The best man waa Mr T. Thomas, of Maesyblodau, Alltygrug road. Owing to the illness of the bride's mothor only relatives attend- ed the breakfast subsequently held at the home of the bride. The newly married couple have been the recipients of numerous presents, and congratulatory messages. Through an unfortunate mis- understanding, we announced that this marriage had taken place some weeka ago, and much regret any inconvenience that may have teen caused to the parties concerned. I THE COLISEUM Excellent all round programmes have been shown at the Coliseum this week, "the place where everybody goes." On Monday and Tuesday the principal film Mond 'i?eart4a of Gold." a stirring drama of strong human sentiment, and on Wed- nesday and Thursday, the chief picture was "Auto Bandits," a very sensational photo play. A great attraction has been arranged for the week-end, when in ad- dition to the usual programme, the mag- nificent film, "The Aliiegmve Ritual," a powerful Sherlock Holmes picture, full of exciting adventures, is to be shown. This was screened at the Playhouse last week, and is repeated by special request. There should be crowded houses to-night (Friday) and to-morrow. I YSTALYFERA LADY'S DEATH ihe death occurred on luesday at a comparatively earlv age of Mrs. J. R. Jones. 9, Speineer Terrace, who has* been ailing for some time. She was well re- (C'vatlnusd at bottom of next column.)
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IBRYNAMMAN NOTES. I
BRYNAMMAN NOTES. Six houses, the property of the Thomas family, late Cwmtwrch, were offered for sale at the Brjuairanaii Hotel on Wed- nesday evening last. Mr J. E. Williams, Yst-raxlgynlais, was the auctioneer, and the property found re-ildy, buyers in the tc-,nants. It was first offered as one lot, but failing a satis- factory bid, each cottage was put up singly. The open space adjoining Siloam ceme- tery with a frontage of 44 feet, was pur- chased on' Ixhalf of the Siloam Chapel for JB85. A nasty accident has occurred at Pen craig during the week. Whilst operating the circular saw one of the workmen was caught in the machinery, and one of the fingers of his left hand completely severed. Moriah will hold its big meetings next Sunday, when the Revs. R. R. Davies, Periyffordd, and T. Evans. Bettws. axe expected to officiate. A grand concert is announced for Saturday evening at Ebenezer. The pro- ooods will go in aid of Mr Ley&hon Thomas, who has been incapacitated for many months. Lovers of a nightts good clean enter- I tainment cannot do better than visit the Public Hall this week. The class of entertainment provided is still continually improving, and this week's will compare favourable with that of any hall in both valleys. We congratulate the promoters I on the attainment. OBITUARY I WIth. da.p regret and sympathy we have to announce the death of Mr Wm. Davies (49), Wernfa.wr, Rhosam.man. The death occurred last week-end, and the body was brought home by motor on Monday. For several years past deceased had worked as a miner in the Mamteg dis- trict, and returned home some few months ago, suffering from neuritis. He took up his home at Rhosanunan with Mr John T. DJ. Jones; whence the funeraJ set out for Gibea on Tuesday. Of a kind, genial disposition deceased was generallv esteemed, and had made a host of friends. The funeral on Tues- day was an exceptionally large one. The Rev. John Llewelyn, Bethania, preached, assisted by the Revs. W. D. Thomas, Gibea, and Jeremy Jones, Cwm- HyiifeH. DEATH OF MRS. DAVIES "OLD CO-OPERATIVE." I ?l- 1 I- 1 ¡ I nas inle weeK oeen de- prived by death of one of its most re- spected inhabitants, in the person of Mrs. Davies, Old Co-operative Stores. For months past the aged lady had been seriously ill, and doath relieved her of suffering on Wednesday morning. The sad event has cast quite a. gloom over the whole plao- Mrs. Davies came to Brynamman eome 35 or so ago from Ystalyfera, and with her husband, was one of the pro- moters of the first Co-operative Society that had existence in the place. On the closing down of the Co-operative Mrs. Davies continued in business, and established a flourishing grocery connec- tion, now carried on by her grandsorb-in- law, Mr Francis, "postniaii- The interment will be at Gibea. Ceme- tery, where the late Mr Davies was buried. The Bethania Orchestra, is shortly to be resuscitated. The former conductor Mr Oliver Davie9, Wernfawr, will again conduct. This society has done well in the past, especially among the younger section. Quite a number of our players owe their positiona to the early tuition reoe?ved t Mr Daviea. Tha.t the woiety may prove a.9 prolific a nursery in the future as in the past., is OUT- earnest hope. I TO LEARN THE LUXURY OF DOING GOOD The deaconal W--xly at Ulbea, nas ae- cided to increase its number, and the six goodly men, who at Gibea. "have been doing the most good by stealth" will shorty "blush to it,-4 fame." When the new deacons take their place, it looks aa if the old "Set Fawr will have to "strain a point" ton contain all of them. Already filled comfortably, the installing of another six seems to augur the neces- sity of enlarging its area. Miss Esther Ann Davies, stin continues in her run of eisteddfodic successes, and bids fair to riia.1 her cider and more re- nowned sister, Miss Mary Davies, our popular soprano. At Cwmllynfejl on Saturday, she secured -the trophies in both the Champion and Soprano events, and that out of nine competitors.
PONTARDAWE and ALLTWEN GLEANINGS
PONTARDAWE and ALLTWEN GLEANINGS [BY BIRKS.1 I The furnishing of the new Union and Registrar's Offico is not yet complete. Mr. D. Isaac Thomas, Herbert-street, will present a bride's chair before the formal opening on Thursday next. Then everything will be O.K. The list of new magistrates for Glamorgan will probably be published next week. The list has, at last, reached the Lord Chancellor's office. And then, "So sleeps the pride of former days, So glory's thrill is o'er, And hearts that once beat high for praise Will feel that pulse no more An effort is being made to induce Mr. Ben Tillet to postpone his visit to Pont- ardawe from Saturday, April 4th, to Sunday, April 5th. It appears that the Public Hall is engaged for the 4th, but the Pavilion will hold more people. "The Mighty Seven" have grown in- to a multitude—and are still growing. The T.U.E.L. Hall was packed on Sunday evening, when a discussion on "Selfishness—Individual and Class," was opened by Mr. Dd. Evans. Amongst those taking part in the discussion were Messrs. Wm. Vaughan (chairman), Abraham Jones, T. Jeremiah, George Smith, Moses Jenkins, John Joseph, and others. It was a pleasure to be present if only to watch the intelligent interest taken in the discussion by the large number of youngsters present. Next Sunday evening Mr. Tom Jere- miah will speak on "Fighting with modern weapons," and on the following Sunday Mr. Geo. Smith will deal with "Co-operation." Mr. Cecil Nicholas, son of Capt. Nicholas, of Ynismeudwy, returned home from South Africta on Wednes- day. He says that things have gone from bad to worse in South Africa, and present conditions in the mines are in- tolerable for white men. Well, it was a miners' war! "Gentlemen, I am going to bury the hatchet; there will be no victimization or vindictiveness so far as I am con- cerned, after the settlement." Let us hope that that statement will be acted upon in the spirit as well as in the letter. Schoolboy Football Results on Satur- day: Higher Elementary, nil; Pontar- dawe nil; Cwmgorse, one try (Osborn Morgan); Alltwen nil. A few cases of measles are reported from Trebanos. First thoughts would have been best so far as the Male Voice Party were concerned in connection with the Bris- tol Eisteddfod. They intended entering for the male voice competition but changed their minds. No other party entered, and now the members of the party are kicking their right ankles. Had they entered they would probably have net,ted £20 and brought the silver shield to Pontardawe. Every Wednesday evening during Lent, the Rev. J. S. Jones, vioar of Ystalyfera, has been conducting a service at St. Peter's Church. The sein* vices have been very well attended. i MALE VOICE PARTY'S SUCCESS- I FUL SEASON. M The balance sheet tor JLyld ot the Male Voice Party has just been issued, and shows a balance in hand of £ 42 10s. which is highly satisfactory. The total receipts for the year were £ 261 2s. 7 d, including L105 gained by winning five first prizes. A balance of jE28 7s. 3d. was available after all expenses were met in conneotion with the 1913 con- cert. The amount of £80 17s. was taken for tickets, and the expenses amounted to £ 53 lls., including B32 lis. for artistes. On the debit side the party gave, t32 10s. lOd. in charity to- wards various institutions, including I the Senghenvdd Distress Fund, Swan- sea Hospital, and Pontardawe Work- house inmates. This record is one of which not only the party may be proud but also the inhabitants of the district. Messrs. John Morgan and Dd. Da,vies were the auditors. I FOOTBALL. Danygraig were the visitors to the "polo ground" on Saturday, when a novel football match was played which ended in the homesters winning by three tries to one. F. Vaughan, T. Thomas, and Stanley Williams were the scorers for the homesters. The ground was not quite so bad as on the previous Saturday, but this was but small compensation to the players, who collected quite as much of the ground about their persons as they could con- veniently carry. Vaughan, Keift, and the two half-backs, Stanley Dayieo and Stanley Williams, played a good gajne despite the handicap of the heavy go- ing. Poole, Brazell. Bone and Goole were the best on the Danygraig side. The game was full of interest to those with a sense of humour. I PONTARDAWE'S LEADING VOCA- LIST. Congratulations to Mr. Dd. Body- combe on his success at the Bristol Eis- teddfod on Monday. In the Classic Solo competition (for bass or baritone) the test piece of which was "Oh, God, have mercy" (Mendelssohn) Mr. Bodycombe gained DO marks out of a possible 100. There were 47 competitors from all parts of the country.—In his adjudica- tion, Dr. W. G. McNaught, F.R.A.M., spoke highly of Mr. Bodvcombes per- formance, and awarded him the first prize, a handsome silver cup. In the Ballad Song competition the test piece was "The Lute Player" (F. Allitson), and Mr. Bodyoombe gained second place, the adjudicator giving the win- ner the benefit of the doubt as to which vocalist. had the best conception of the spirit of the piece. Only one mark separated Mr. Bodycombe and the win- ner, the respective marks being 87 and 88. These successes should stimulate Pontardawe's leading vocalist to go fur- ther afield, and add to a reputation which includes the winning 'of two Nationals and litvin7 been especially j engaged to sing at the last National Eisteddfod concerts. THE TREBANOS NEW SCHOOL. I When completed the Trebanos new Council School will be the finest in the Swansea Valley, if not in the County of Glamorgan. The building will con- sist of eight classrooms with a corridor in the centre, and a central hall entire- ly separate from the classrooms. The rooms are fitted in the latest styles with block floors, proper ventilation and ade- quate heating arrangements-a great improvement on most of the schools in the Swansea Valley. The school will be lighted by gas, and there will be six jets in each room. The sides of the cor- ridor consists of glazed bricks half-way up. There are two staircases leading to. the teachers' room—which will also be used as a medical inspection room-.and to the headmaster's room. Both these rooms are fitted with firegrates and ovens, inside of which are revolving iron grids which may be used for cook- ing purposes. The provision made for accommodation will, apparently, neces- sitate an increase in the teaching staff. The headmaster will be Mr. T. L. Wil- liams, the present headmaster of the I Trebanos Council School. DISPUTE AT "GILBERTSON's.ti I On Tuesday of last week, T. J. Lewis a rollerman employed at Messrs. Gil- bertson's works was stopped by the management owing to the breaking of a roll. Mr. Tom Griffiths, organiser, of Neath, was informed that it was the intenition of the firm to dismiss Lewis. On Saturday morning last Mr. M. Rees (organiser) and T. Lewis had an interview with- the firm. In the after- noon a special meeting of the members of No. 2 branch was convened at the Victoria Hotel, when it was unani- mously decided that the mill at which Lewis was employed should be kept idle. As a round of shifts had to be worked this meant that the mill would not be idle until Tuesday morning, otherwise the mill in question would not have restarted on Monday morn- ing. Following certain actions by the mill manager, and a letter from the management to another millman, Mr. John Morgan Davies and Tom Lewis (chairman of the branch) had an inter- view with Mr. Gilbertson, in which it appears that Mr. Davies informed the managing director that the only way in which the mill could be kept work- ing was by restarting Tom Lewis. Mr. Davies pointed out that, according to the rules of the Conciliation Board, Lewis was entitled to work until the day fixed for the investigation of the case by the board. In the afternoon another meeting of the members of the branch waa held, when the deputation, gave their report, and after an hour's discussion the men agreed to abide by the resolution they had passed on Saturday. After further explanation by the branch secretary (Mr. T. Jeremiah) the members decid- ed to accept certain advice which will meet the case until a meeting of the Conciliation Board takes place. I BILLIARDS. On Tuesday evening at the Clydach Institute in the first round of Bur- roughs' and Watts Billiard Tournament Pontardawe defeated Clydach by 57 points in the aggregate. The following were the scores: Pontardawe. Clydach. 192 W. Lewis E. Davies 200 200 H. J. Morgan E. Harry 108 200 J. Jones L. Williams 178 160 H. Jones E. Morris 200 200 A. Claiworthy W. Gimblett 139 130 A. Phillips D. Jenkins 200 1,082 1,025 NEW UNION OFFICES. I Everything now appears to be ready for the formal opening of the new Union offices, and this will be per- formed on Thursday next by Mr. H. J. Powell, chairman of the Board of Guardians. The building is one of the best of its kind in the county, and will meet the needs of the district for many years. The boardroom and offices have been furnished in oak of a uniform shade, upholstered in antique pega- moid leather. In the boardroom 52 seats have been provided, all of which are spring stuffed, with arms and backs upholstered as above. The desks in front of the sea-ts are 18in. in depth with ink-well and hinged flap. The chairman's table stands on a raised platform and is of the same design as the others, with thick moulded edge all round, and is fitted with four ink- wells. On the chairman's platform is the chair and four smaller chairs, all in the same shade of fumed oak. The surface of the floor is covered with cork carpet of the best quality. The mem- bers' seats are arranged in a semi- circle in three divisions. The whole of the furnishing has been carried out in a most efficient manner by Mr. D. Isaac Thomas, of Herbert-street. The Art Union Drawing for the bene- fit of Amos Davies, Trebanos, has been postponed until May 30th, 1914—Wm. Jenkins, Secretary. —
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(Continued from preceding column). speoted in the neighbourhood, and was a. regular attender at the English Con- gregational Church. She is survived by her husband (engireman at Pantmawr Colliery}, and a small family. The in- t,ermeont ta-ke,. place to-morrow (Satur- day), at Landore, and the cortege will lea\ c the house at 1.30 p.m. The Rev. R. G. James will officiate. It was origin- ally announced that the interment would be- a.t Ystradgynlais. but tjiis has since been changed for Landore.