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PONTABDAWE ALL TWEN GLEANINGS. GOOD SCORING. The Crack shots connected with the Pontardawe Platoon of the V.T.C., h ve at last found th-?- p-oper form. This was clerroiistratod on Wednesday night in the cetiurn match with Clyti. at ri cla-e ra: ,;e. There W; some ev(^tv:t ch;, tin,, OIl br-fch sides J. Mundy was easily the best searl". He vhsd tlio possible, and his ca.d was worthy of exhibition. The scores were— Pontardawe Clydach 100 J Mundy S Boast 94 93 G Howells C B Davies 90 92 J Ernest Lewis A E Ratcliffe 97 96 S G Edmunds Whittles 93 96 C Ov, ar, F J Bloomer 98 92 Fred Own R McNaught 77 96 Rev I G Harries B Smelling 93 94 J M Jones Gecrg Davies 98 759 730 Pontardawe th-ue won by 29 points. I ASSISTANT MANAGER PROMOTED. An interesting presentation took place at the Cross Hands Hotel, Pontardawe, on Friday laat, to Mr. B. F. Jones, assistant manager to the Tawe Valley Gas Company on the occasion of his de- parture for Bmsworth where he has been appointed manager of the Gas Com- pany. Mr. R. B. Silcox presided. Speeches were made by Messrs W. L. Jones, A. Davies and others, all of whom testified to the respect in which Mr. Jones was held in Pontardawe. j They also wished him all possible sue- cess in his new position. He was pre- '1 by the chairman on behalf of the staff and workmen with a silver mounted walking stick. Mr. Jones suitably re- turned thanks. A most pleasant evening brought to a close with the singing of the national anthem. R.A.O.B. The first meeting to be held in Car- diff of the Grand Lodge of the Royal Antideluvean Order of Buffaloes Was held on Saturday last at the Queen's Hotel. There were 106 delegates trom various parts of the country representing over 2,000 lodges, with membeship of over 2,000,000. The local delegates- present wore Swansea. Valley Province, Bros. D. W. Jenkins, P.G.P. Will Hopkin, P.G.C., and W. T. Williame, K.O.M. (ex- officio). The Swansea Province was Tepre- sented by Broa. E. J. Shelton and Stan- ley Johnston. THE NEW CARETAKER. At a special meeting of the Public Hall Committee on Tuesday night, there were 15 applicants for the position of care- taker-manager for the Institution in place of Mr. G. T. Jenkins. The list had been red uced to three, and theoe appeared be- fore Tuesday's meeting. They ?ere IT. and Mrs. Powis (Rhos), Mr. and Mrs. J. Powell (Glanamman), and Mr. and Mrs E. Davies (Ystalyfera). Mr. F. W. Gilbertson presided. The voting resulted in Air. and Mrs. Davies securing the position by a substantial majority. Mr. Davies is engaged at present as a signal- man at Y nisginon Junction, and will take up his duties on Saturday. SERGT. NORWOOD. Sergt. Jack Norwood, who left Pontar dawe some years ago for Canada, is back again on a visit. As soon as war brok' out ho joined ths Caxiadian Expedition ary Force, and has been in the trenche? for months pa.st. It will be remembered that about two yea.rs ago Norwood was reported to have bren lost in a storm which overcame an engineering party when on an expedition. SUDDEN DEATH AT ALLTWEN. Mrs. Sarah Williams, wife of Mr. W. J. Williams. Tramwayside, Alltwen, Pont- ardawe, died with tragic suddenness at her home on Thursday last. She had not been in good health for some time on account of heart troubles. When her son, Air. John Williams, returned home from work on Thursday about 4 o'clock, he found her lying dead on the couch in the kitchen. Dr. Dahne, who was summoned pronoiincol death to be due to failure of the heart. The news of the death came as a surprise to Alltwen people, amongst whom Mrs. Williams was held in the highest respect. She was of a most kindly disposition, and she will be greatly missed by her husband and children. One of her sons is Pte. Gwilym Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who is now in the trenches. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Alltwen Chapel, and was one of the largest seert in the locality for a con- siderable time. The cortege left the de- ceased's residence shortly after 3.30 p.m. A short service was held at the house, chapel, and graveside, those who took part being the Revs. W. J. Rees (AUt- wen) D. Jenkins (Rhos, D. Eiddig Jones (Clydach), D. G. Jones (Soar) and Llew. Bowyer (Danygraig). Mr. D. J. Rees, F.R.C.O., was the organist. The chief mourners were Mr. Wm. J. Wil- liams (husband), Miss A. M. Williams (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Williams (son), Mis's Maggie E. Bowen (niece), ad Mrs. Dd. Bowen (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Mainwaring (lister) and brother-in-law), Superinten- dent and Mrs. Tom Williams, Treharris (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs R. Williams (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. Jno. Morgan (brother), Mrs. Aees (sister), Mrs. Williams (sister). Mr. Wm. Lewis, Llwvndu (uncle), Mr. Morgan Lewis, Morrrstan (uncle), Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Clydach (oausin), Mr. and Mrs Esaiah Lewis (Glais), Mrs. Rees Phasant, Tixbanos (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis, Tynycae, Alltwen (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Jas. John, Mrs. Evan Morgan, Melyn, Neath (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis, Cwrtybettws, Skewen (cous- in), Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Howells, Mrs. M. Evans, Mr. a.nd Mrs. D. Price, Miss Jessie Morgan, Miss E. Bowen, Tyny- ooedcae, nieces), Air. and Mrs. David Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Jones (nephews), Mr Philip Davies (Pontardawe), Mr. David Davies (rate collector), Councillor John G. Harris (Pontardawe), Mr. Hy. Davies (Alltwen), Mr. Josiah Griffiths (Alltwen), Mr. Morgan Morgans (Alltwen), Mr. D. C. Jones (Clydach), Mr. Dd. Lewis (Tan- yrallt), Mr. H. G. Bowen (dentist), Mr. Daniel Richards (Brynammnoi), Mr. Dd. Thomas (Brynamman), Mr. Wm. Davies (Brynamman), Mr. Jno. Th-omas (Melyn Neath), Mil". Wm. Davies, Melyn, Neath) Mr. Tom Thomas (Llansamlet), etc. The wreaths were from father and child- ren, Bro. David and Sarah Bowen, Mr. Dan Lewis, Mr. Dick Howell andCousifi Maggie, and flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Pratley. Mr. Sam Thomas was the under- taker. CLYDACH CONCERT. ) The much-looked-forward-to charity concert, in aid of the funds of the British Red Cross, at Hebron, Clydach, on Thurs- day evening, proved a splendid success. There was a large attendance from all parts of the valley. The artistes were Madame Bessie Morris (Ammanford), Madame Esther Cooper Jones (Cwm- gorse), Mr. Tom Bonnell (Pentre, Rhon- dda), Mr. David Hughes (Swansea), Miss Tilley Thomas, L.R.A.M.,R.C.M., and Mr. T. D. Jones. The artistes were as- sisted by Hebron Choir (conduted by Mr Edwin Davies). Recalls were loud and persistent, and the artistes responded in a generous manner. The Red Cross funds will benefit to a substantial amount. GLAIS CAPTAIN HONOURED. A presentation was made at the Church School. Glais, on Thursday evening to Captain Fred Phillips, of the Royal En- gireers, w ho was home on furlough from the front. Mr. Evan Lewis, M.E., pre- sided. Capt. Phillips was pros-nfed w'th a sword and binoculars on behalf of his friends in the district. T \TF, MRS. GEO: BOWEN. GLAN- HELYG. .¡.¡..a.U.;1Ui u t'l r b 1.¡ remains of Mrs. George Bowen, wife of Mr. George Bowen, Glanhelyg, Pontar- dawe, were laid to rest at TabernaBcle (C.M.) graveyard, Trebanes, en Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large num- ber of people. The deceased was a highly respected inhabitant, and passed away after an illness ci a few weeks. She was the mother of Mr. D. J. Bowen, of the staff of Messrs. Gilbert-son and Co., and a deacon at Adulam Baptist Chapel. The funeral servic was held at Zoail" (C.M.) Chapel, the ministers", ho took part be- ing the Revs. H. Seiriol Williams, D. G. Jones, W. Edwards, W. J. Rees, and Jones-Davies. Touching tributes were made to the work of the deceased during her stay in Pontardawe, whilst letters were read from Cranogwen, Mrs. Kate Morgan Williams (Brynamman), and Miss Eleanor Williams (London) for the "Merched y De," a movement which the deceased lady had taken a keen interest. The chief mourners were Mr. George Bowen (husband), Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Bowen Frondeg (son and daughter-in-law) Miss Annie Lois Bowen (grandchild), and Mrs. Lloyd Evans, Birchgrove (sister of deceased). The wreaths were from George Bowen (husband), Mabel and Dan (son and daughter), Annie (grandchild), Lily Evans, Jane and David, All at Gwyn- fryn, Mr. and Mrs. Lehane, Mr. and Mrs Hardy, Miss Eleanor Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Emanuel, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and Enid, Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans and friend, and members of Zoar Chapel, Sunday School Class. Mr. J. R. Wil- liams was the undertaker.

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SEVEN SISTERS. The funeral of Mrs. Bennett took place on Monday at the cemetery, Maesteg. The remains were conveyed by train from 4seven Sisters. The funeral was largely attended, as deceased was highly respect- ed in both neighbourhoods. The last rites were conducted by the following minis- ters Revs. B. Davies, Congregational, Maesteg; Walters, Garth; Edmund Davies, Soar, Seven Sisters; Griffiths, SalEm, Seven Sisters. The coffin was of polished oak, and was covered with beau- tiful floral tributes. The funeral arrange- ments were carried by Mr E. T. Nicholas, Ystalyfera.

The Llandilo Rural District Council has decided to support the protest of the Bettws ratepayers' meeting against temporary closing of the Bettws Post Offioe. At Monmouth Assizes on Monday, before Mr Justice Avory, Dd. Thomas, an unqualified medical assistant, of Gardiffaith, was sentenced to five years' penal servitude for performing illegal operations on women. There were five charges against the prisoner. —

To the Inhabitants of Ystradgvnlais, Abercrave and Cwmtwrch. D. THOMAS, M.P.S., PHARMACIST, DISPENSING AND CONSFLTING CHEMIST, CHURCH ST., YSTRADGYNLAIS Desires to announce that he has open- ed business at the abova address, where special attention is given to dis- pensing under the National Insurance Act. —4J22F12 PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN TUNING. REPAIRS of EVERY DESCRIPTION First Class Work, Moderate Charges PIANOS TUNED FROM 3s.6d. JAMES TARR, Compton Terrace, Ystalyfera

I YSTRADGYNLAIS NOTES. I The attention of our readers is directed to the fact that the Lla-eth- ferch Dramatic Company, of Ynis- meudwy, will appear at the Coliseum, Ystalyfera, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next, and will give per- formances of the powerful Welsh Drama "Gruffydd o'r Glyn" by Alarch Ogwy. The drama is under the con- ductorship of Miss M J. Francis, of Ynismeudwy, and has already been performed at other towns with great I success. It may be mentioned that the author witnessed the recent per- formance at Pontardawe by the Llaeth- ferch Company, and although he had seen six other parties performing the drama, he declared that the acting by this Company was by far the best. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Morris of Ynia, who underwent a serious opera- tion in Dr. Brookes' Nursing Institute, has now returned home, and is progress- ing favourably. j Private Ted Jeffreys, Gough-buildings, and Private Cory-White, formerly with Mr. J. W. Bowen, of Bryn Stores, are home on short leave. The latter expects to be sent to the front very shortly. The Rev. Rogers, B.A., Bridgend, occupied the pulpit at Sardis on Sunday and his discourses were much enjoyed. We regret to learn that Councillor J W. Morgan is somewhat seriously indis- posed, and has been confined to his bed for some days, suffering from an acute attack of rheumatism. We trust the coun- cillor will soon be restored to health. Whz,t might have been a serious acci dent was narrowly averted on Sunday last. As Mrs. Williams of the Temperance Hotel, was walking past the Congrega- tional Chapel, a motor-car, which was proceeding down Commercial-street, was turned sharply round to enter the garage j at the back of the chapel. Whether Mrs. t Williams was knocked down by the car, or fell in her anxiety to get out of its way, is not certhin, but Mrs. Williams sustained a nasty fall. Though not serious- ly injured, she suffered considerably from shock, but is now, we are glad to say, better. I DEATH OF CHILD We regret to report the death of I the infant child of M r and Mrs. T. Davies, Brecon road, which occurred on Sunday. The interment took place on Wednesday, the Rev. Jas. Jones, officiating. I.L. P. SUPPER The annual re-union supper in con- nection with the local branch of the I.L.P. was held on Saturday, when a good number sat down toan excellent repast. After the meal was over, a musical programme was rendered. Games of various kinds and dancing were indulged in, and an enjoyable time was spent. A concert in hour of Mr E. H. Hugheson, on his attaining the degree of A.R.C.O. will be held at the Church Schoolroom on Wednesday evening. All the local bards will appear to pay their tribute to the young musician, and many soloists and elocutionists will be present. An enjoyable evening is anticipated. ] THE SHOW. Arrangements are now well in hand for the forthcoming poulty show. En- tries have been received from all parts of the country. It is feared that late entries will have to be rejected, as these show a tendency to increase over the accommodation. The secretarial arrangements are in the capable hands of Mr Daniel Evans, Ynis cottage. Mr T. J. Davies, Maesyderi, who Is fast becoming a judge of repute, will assist at the adjudication. It is to be hoped that, the event will be a success.

Swansea Valley Patriotic Concerts. I STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Expenses. 2 s d £ > s d Professional Artistes. Motor-car for artistes and soloist for Guides Scena 3 15 6 3 15 6 Printing. "Llaås Llafur" Co. 10 0 0 10 0 0 Girl Guides. Seven dressmakers, 4 days 2 16 0 (The services of the 7 dressmakers were given to the Vicar for one day for the loan of anteroom. ) Material for Fairy dresses 1 13 11$ Lunch 0 2 0 Music copies 0 18 1 Hire of Puck costume 0 16 0 Teas 3 7 4 Bus fares 0 7 6 Railway' fares 8 7 6 0 8 8 Stationery 0 3 6 Postages 0 2 3 Biscuits 0 2 8 Tuning piano 0 4 6 2 copies of "Sketch" 0 1 0 Greese paint 0 3 9 Town-crier. 0 2 6 0 5 0 Unpaid Accounts. Dan Evans, photogra- pher, two 3in. Oak F rames; one 2in. Comp. Frames and Photographs 2 14 6 Sundries 0 11 10l Hire of Coliseum 1 1 0 Total Girl Guides ex- I penses 24 9 7 24 9 7 24 9 7 j Total Expent as 38 5 1 Balance J64 7 4! 7 Receipts. £ s d JE s d Donation. 0 16 94 16 gi .——; ———— b 16 ? Received from Cwmllynfell 7 14 4 Ystalyf&a. 7 14 4 Brynatmman 7 14 4 Clydach 3 0 0 26 3 0 Printing. B. Evans and Co. Ltd 2 2 0 Sidney Heath 2 2 0 Progra.manes. 1 17 11 —————— 6 1 11 Girl Guides. Girl Guides for mak- ing blouses 0 16 0 —————— 0 16 0 R33 17 80\- Accounts unpaid £4 7 4! V8 5 1 At the request of Miss Jessie Williams, the photographs and frames and Fair;7 '? ,? i' ? I N. "e,?. ('' ?- ? I I- .? i? ?I ,? .1, iv I, ? ?l (, a u s. Progress is being made by the Ainon choir in preparation for the Sunday Service of Song to be held shortly. This hard working choir is making favourable head way under the con- ductorship of Mr Howell Phillip, A.T.S.C., and a good service is oon- fidentlji expected. In January of last year we gave some very interesting particulars of the experiences of Pte. Mike Dunphy, of the Lajicashires, who worked at the Gurnos Colliery prior to August. 1914, when he was called to the colours, Pte. Dunphy took part in the famous retreat from Mons, and was later wounded at La Bassee. In March he was again sent to the front, but on account of this wounded hand, he was attached to A.S.C., but nevertheless it appears that he took his regular spell in the front trenches. Some weeks ago, his many friends in the district,—for "Mike" was held in warm regard by all who knew him— were shocked and grieved to hear that the merry Irish lad had been killed— blown up by a "Jack Johnson" in com pany with five others. No little de- lighted surprise was toorefore exper- ienced by them when Pte. Dunphy ap- peared in the flesh in the place on Saturday last,—this time again wounded, and suffering from his gruell- ing experiences in trench and with transport. During nis short stay in the district, he is the guest of Mr Peter Meaney, Varteg Hill, and as it will be impossible for him to see all his old friends he desires to use this column to convey to them his warm regards. We think the case of Pte. Dunphy is one which should come under the con- sideration of the inhabitants of Ys- tradgynlais. It is true he is not a native of the place, nevertheless it was his home, and it would be a graceful and appreciative act if he were treated j as other local boys are treated who have borne the fatigues and faced the da.nger of the war on our behalf. Who will take the lead ? Now you Irish lads of the district, make a start, and you will be well supported.

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Ystradgynlais Man in [_ Trouble. Bogus Collecting Card. A young man in khaki, named Albert Pengelly (22), of Ystradgynlais, appeared in the dock at Swansea County Police COllrt on Wednesday, charged with pro- curing charitable contributions under false pretences. Mrs. Alice Lambert, Antelope Inn, | Mumbles, said at about 8 o'clock on Sun- day last defendant called at the bar and presented a collecting book, saying "Will you give me someUÜng towards a soldier, Thomas Davies, who had his leg blown off at the battle of Loos. He has a wife and six children, and lives at 15, St. George-street, Swansea. She gave him a shilling. Mr. H. Muller, Pier-street, Swansea, spoke to giving defendant a. donation of sixpence upon a similar representation. William Henry Davies, 15, St. George- street, Swansea, said he had a son named Thomas Davies, who resided at Fforest- fach, but he had never been in the Army. He had another son, C. H. Davies, in the Army, but he had not been to the front yet. Witness had never authorised anybody to collect on behalf of either of his sons. OVERHEARD BY THE SERGEANT. Sergeant Williams, of Oystermoutfc, said he arrested defendant on Sunday night at Oystermouth Railway Station. He overheard defendant asking two men there to give him a contribution towards a wounded soldier named Thos. Davies. One man asked him where Davies lived, and defendant replied, "St. Gecrge- street, Swansea." The man thr i handed him threepence. Witness accosted him, aad asked who authorised him to collect. Defendant replied, "We are a committee of twelve men. It is for a, good cause." Later, when chargedfi defendant said, I was in need of money. While looking for a job I thought this would be the best way of getting a few shillings together.. I collected 8s. 8d. in Mumbles to-night.. I am sorry now I done it. I have got » good character from the Army,and I hope my pension will not be stopped i through this." On searching defendant, witness found £1 10s. in Treasury notes, R-1 17s. 5d. in silver and copper, an Army discharge certificate, and a collecting book. Defendant had been discharged from the Army since November 7th, last year. WANTED A SUIT OF CLOTHES. Defendant now told the magistrates he wanted a suit of clothes to start work with, and he did not know which way to get them. He only had his uniform. Supt. Letheren said defendant was re. spect-bly connected. He was wounded at Hill 60, but returned to the front. Later, however, he was taken ill with septic poisoning and had been discharged fre-m the Army. His conduct has sincw very strange, and he had been a source of trouble to his father. He was Teeciv. ing a temporary pension of 25s. a week.. Defendant was sent to prison for three- months.

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