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TWUS lEWSl f«i* g § -it < t: 1. n ? ? ?'? :?< ?<?': ?*:<? ? :<?: ?: ?: ? :?*:? • I  — GREAT i WINTER SALE. L ? I • I .+.¡.+. + .+.+ Striking Bargains in Costumes, Coats, X Millinery, Blouses, Skirts, Under- clothing. Gloves, Hosiery, Blankets, Counterpanes, Sheets, Flannelettes, » ♦ » Calicoes and Household Linen. <% i — ? ;♦ ♦ Choice Selection of Costumes and Coats for i  Choice Selection of Costumes and Coats for :1 j ♦ Ladie? and Maids, in Heavy Warm Clottis ♦ good 5t} les, all at Bargain Prices ?. r ? S — Best possible value in Blouses for evening and 1:• :J I outdoor wear, Skirts and Sports Coais, all  reduced to tempting prices. ♦ { reduced ta tempung prtces. ——————— ? r? ? Sweeping reductions in Millinery, in ? i Felt, Velvet and Velour, in Black and I good colours, reducd to 2jl1t, t .t j worth 5/11. Few dozen Black Velour ♦ j ? Hats to clear at 9/11, worth 21 |f f   ? Oxford Street, Swansea. i I wwss

i, CLYDACH NOTES li -X s?. I I fO '*iSCellnneovis meetings, promoted III 'lection with the Sunday-school ere held at Calfaria on Sunday morn- Xg and evening last. The Rev. T. !aleHtine Evans (pastor) presided over tge congregations, and a very good ro grarnmc, arranged by Mr. Evan vans (superintendent) was provided, 10 the following coiiti-ibut-ed:- I ,;) orl1 meeting, recitations, Blodwen anes, EJiz. levies, Katio Jones, Han tah M. Davies, Annie Davies, Idwal Morgan and Reynard Hopkins; 6ortgs, Jluda parkins. Miriam Stephens, Meir- D Davies, Tom Davies and George j avi<36. Evening: Recitations, Katie lons, Muriel Jones, Rachel A. Davies, ntUe Davies, Annie Lewis, Willie -LOWI.S 'W. J. Williams and" Robert 1 0rHas; songs, Linda Perkins, Eluned "foes, Bronwen Rees, Sarah A Thomas, Tary H. Price, Ceinwen Rees, Jonh Jones and Tom Davies; anthem, vaIfaria Choir (conducted by Mr. Geo. iuvies). Prizes for attendance were ^^nted to the Sunday-school child- IV at the afternoon meeting. The death took place on Saturday Miss Elizabeth Mary George, daugh- of Mrs. M. A. George, Capel Build- !s, Clydach, and of the late Mr. T. >R°fge, colliery manager. The de- il-Sed young lady who was of a sweet ?? gentle disposition, had been in ?.?ng health for some time past. espread sympathy is felt with the zreaved mother, who has passed hough a sore trial, having within a ??paratively short period lost her )4 ?band and both daughters. The de- nlh-cd was interred at the local St. j < ?" ? Churchyard on Tuesday after- -n last. i At a larg10y attended sacred concert -.?d at Hebron on Sunday evening n' Hebron choir (conducted by Mr. ''?win Davies), gave a very good re- Ifat performance of the ?second part P' "St. PauL" The choir was assisted .? the Misses Hannah Williams (Ynia- ?-e), .and M. L. "llhams (Swam;ea), j?d Messrs. Fred Robins and David It?'s (both of Clydach). The perform- lt"('c was given in aid of the local S. ? S. Reception Fnnd. ?'o. i.ntereting mÜ;celIaneous con- ? ?? were given by the Clydach t ?'??'n. Sunday School children at the ??rch Hall, on Thursday and Satur- { 41 even?'ne'.s last. A programme of ? )"??s, duets and sketches was ppo- ??d< atnd thanks to the capable ??s of the Rev. G. T. Walters, < ) (curate), w.hc? was responsible for lor efficient training, tl)e juveniles gave :1. very good account of them- selves. Miss Dorothy Arnold and Mr Johin: Butler were the accompanists. There was a large attendance on each evening, amd all appreciated the per- formapces given. The Publio Hall was packed with people oni Monday evening last on ttie occasion of a highly entertaining mlS- cellaneous concert given by convales- _cent soldiers and nurses of the Quarr Hospital. Sergt. Crisp presided. The progra-mme was of a varied descrip- tion, a.nd consisted of songs both senti- mental and humorous by Nurse John, Sergts. Crisp, Hillen and Hoadley, Petty Officer Johnstone, Ptes. Simp- son, Taylor, Boyle, Pace, Bryne and I-Irge, attractive tableaux by Sister Astley and nurses, irresistible sketch i hv the "Boys," atn/j an orchestra by Pte. Rex Pace and Troupe. The hit of the evening was scored by Pte. Large, whose humorous contributions brought him an insistent recall. Nursc LesMe, Pte. S. Ruaadle and Mr D. I Rees were the accompanists. All the contributors to the evening's enter- taimment were in finje form. and the heart- manner in which the andi.-i-e j applauded showed their warm ap- preciation of the efforts made. At a patriotic mectfrng held under the auspices of the local S. and S. Reception Committee at Elim, Craig- <iefnparc, on Tuesday evening, Signal- ler Oliver Williams and Ptes. Emrys Lewis and Albert Bowdeni were hon- on red on the occasion of their visit homo on olcoave. Mr Tom Jones pre- sided. On behalf of the Reception Committee, Mr Hopkin Evans pre- sentej Pte. Bowden with a dressilng case, Mr Evan Jones presented Pte. Lewis ii-it-li a gift of money, and Mr David Lewis presented Signaller Wil- lianis with a wristlet watch. Poetical I contributions were made during the evening by Messrs. Evan Jones and Tom Jones, songs were contributed by Miss Sarah J. Evans and Mr Noah J Havard. arid recitations by Miss Alice May Williams and Mr John A. Wil- liams. —"Welsh Llewelyn." 1., a. m s.

W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, con be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea. WANTED for a small house in Pontardawe, a capable general.—Apply Mr.?. Stanley DaYies, Gv.eml.tnd Hf)u?' iAbertilfery.Mo)). 3J5-mp  \:TH?VUI Po"Itry Powder wnl make heri-s Jay Imcketsfall of fine, large eggs. (xi. carton la-ts 20 littis a fortnight. Sold by the Cn. operative Society ilftiercrave. 3J5-12-2G ARE you going to let your punet I(I.r heads off until next Spring y Make winter egg-production a certainty by giving them Karswooil (llarmltss) Poultry Spice, containing ground insects. Packets 2d., 6d., Is. Griffiths, 67 Herbert Street, Pontar- dawe. 7D15J26 I WINNING NUMBERS. The Winning Numbers of Drawing of Ynismeudw Sailors and Soldiers' Fund I are as follows:—1st, 1653; 2nd, 526. All prizes must be claimed within seven days.—Hon. Sec., D. M. Jenkins, Brvn- y-Coed, Ynismeudw. 1.J12 South Wales and Monmouthshire Colliery Enginemen, Stokers & Crafts- men's Association.—The Ystradgynlais Branch. Watch Competition Result:— Winning time 1 hour, 20 minutes, 35 seconds. l.J12p A HE yon going to let your pullets < at their heads off until next Spring ? Make winter egg-production a certain- ty by giving them Karswood (harmless) Poultry Spice, containing ground in- sects. Packets 2d.. 6d.—Harris, Cash Chemist, Commercial-street, Y strfl d- gynlais. 7J12-F23 POULTRY. TWO Pens of Rhode Ishnd Heds, Prize Strains, for sa Ie, £3 per pen. —Apply tonkins, Grocer, College-row, Ystradgynlais. lJ12p ySTRADGYNLAIS Prize Drawing in aid of the widow and children of the late. David Richards, of Dorwen Farm, Palleg, has been postponed until March 1st next in accord with a recpiest.—G. Morgan, Secre- tary. 3J 12-26 SOAR CHAPEL, SEVEN SISTERS, Near Neath. ON SATURDAY, FEB. 23rd, 1918, ——— A GRAND —- COMPETITIVE CONCERT (Under distinguished patronage) will be held at the above place. EVENTS. £ s d Champion Solo (Male or Female) Own Choice 3 3 0 Soprano Solo, "Xant y Mynydd" 1 1 0 Contralto Solo, "Return to I thy Rest" (Pugiie Evans). 110 Tenor Solo, "Banor ein Gwlad" (Dr. Parry) 1 1 0 Bass Solo, "Trumpeter" (J. AMIeDix) 110 Recitation (Op-en) Own Choice 110 Quartette, S.A. T.B. (Confined to Dulais Valley), "Blodeu- yn baoli wyf fi mewn, gardd" igii-ilvm Gwent) 1 1 0 Solo fhr boys under 15 years 1 of age, (Own ûllQi>ee) .lst 0 5 0 2nd 0 2 6 Open Solo for Novices that ihave not pretviously won 7/6 or over (eonfiiied to Dylais Valley) 0 10 6 Open Solo for persons over 50 years of age not having won £ 1 or over :05 0 Reci tation) for Boys or Girls Tmder 15 years of age (Own Choice) 1st 0 5 0 2nd 0 2 6 All Music reay obtained from Mr. (). J. Snell, High street Arcade, Swansea. Proceeds i.n aid of Mr David Lewis, Brick row. Seven Sisters, who has been unable to follow any employment J for upwards of four years, and with j no hopes of doing so. Programmes. Id. each, per post I d mayo be obtained from the Joint Sees. W. P. Harries, Bristol House, -D. G. Morgan, Troedyrhiw, 2Jp,nl2-19 Seven Sisters- BETHESDA, YNYSMUDW. ¡ A Grand COMPETITIVE CONCERT Will be held on SAT UK7")AY, JANUARY 1.2th, 191& To commence at 6 p.m. I Proceeds in aid of Chapel Fund. Programmes and further particulars to be .obtained from the Secretary— Mr D. Jones, Brynamlwg, Dl- Ynysmudw, Pontardawe. DRILL HALL, GURNOS. I A GiMND IfllSCELLANEOCS QONCERT I In aid of the Locftl War Emergency Funds will 'be held at the above Hall ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1918. The following Artistes will take part: Miss Mary Evans, Miss Gwen Lewis, Ystradgynlais. Mr. John Morgan, Pantteg. Mr. Lewis Thomas, Ystradgynlais. Mr. D. R. Hopkin. Gurnos. Mr. Levy Hopkin, Ystalyfera. Assisted by a small Instrumental Quartette under the leadership of Mr., C. A. Morgan. Accompanist, Mr. T. W. Hopkin (Organist at St. David Church) Doors open at 7, to commence I punctually at 7,30. D29— Wet l'eel lead to Sickness. YOU SHOULD THEREFORE -AFEGUAIO YOUlt Hi". A I.Til J BY PUR CHASING LLOYDS' FOOT vw EL R. BOOTS AND SHOES, AND SLIPPERS. THE BEST ON THE MARKET. GAITERS IN ALL SHADES AND SIZES. • TABLE LAMPS, ELECTRIC TORCHES, & BATTERIES, GAS MANTLES ELECTRIC LAMPS, SHADES, AND GLOBES. LINOLEUMS, RUGS, MATS, CARPETS, IN MANY PATTERNS. NOTE ADDRESSES- D. Lldfyd & Sons, Ystalyfera, Ystradgynlais and Pontardawe. —————— Before Buying Furniture it will be to your advantage to pay a visit to DOWN 6c SON. !i? w?w. ? '%?? A??? W'W ?.? A S?????.?? The Oldest Established Firm (over CO yeers) of Manufacturers in South Wales i Enormous Stock to Select from. j QUALITY THE BEST. P14 1 C FS 1 lit LOWEST f 111 G ST. LANE, SWANSEA. A LL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. TEL. CSNTKAL 43 3 'f-.w. YSTALYFERA TOWN BAND. CENTRAL HALL, YSTALYFERA. A Grand COMPETITIVE CONCERT Will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 191S. 1 Champion Solo, £;j 5s. Other Solos 21s. Recitations, Brass Quartette and Solos, etc. Programmes, ld., post-frec, from Secretary,—Evan L. Williains, Allty- grug-road, Ystalyfera. N24— PANTTEG, YSTALYFERA. EISTEDDFOD Y PLANT (0 DAN 16eg OED.) Cynelir yr uchod DYDD SADWRN, CHWEF. 2ail, 1918 Prif Ddarn, Caneuon Gwerin, Un- awdau, Deuawdau, Adroddiadau, etc. Manylion pellaoh oddiwrth yr Ysgrifenyddioii—■ T. LL Davies, Golcudy, Ystalyfera George Edmunds, Pantteg, Y'fera. 5Fe2 YSTALYFERA COUNTY SCHOOL. NOTICE isnerehy given that the ac- counts of the Governing Body of the above-named school, and of their offi- cers in respect of their Receipts and Expenditure for the year ended the 31st March, 1917, in pursuance of the scheme under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act, 1889, Account Books, Vouch ers, Receipts and Contracts, will on the 14th day of January, 1918, bo deposited at my office, Ty Hywel, Gurnos, Ystalyfera. Such accounts may be inspected by all persons interested, during office hourc, until the 28th of January, and the said accounts will be audited by J. E. Pughe-Jones, Esq., the District Auditor, on the 1st Feb- ruary, at 10 a.m. at the County School Ystalyfera, when and where every such interested person who may have any objection to any matter contained in the accounts may attend and prefer his objection, and the same will be heard and determined by the auditor. Dated this 5th day of January, 1918, W. L. MORGAN, Clerk to the Governors. 2J12-19 GLAM. COUNTY COUNCIL. POULTRY KEEPING AND MANAGE- MENT. The County Junior Poultry Instruct- ress will be stationed at Brynamman from January 14th to February 2nd (inclusive) 1918. The Instructress will visit Poultry Keepers in the District when requested, and advise as to the breeds, housing and management, also demonstrate in killing, dressing and trussing. The Instructress will also be pre- pared to give such Public Demonstra- tions of Trussing, etc., in the Bryn- amman district as may be desired, and can be suitably arranged. Applications for her services should be addressed to Miss Gertrude Wilcock, N.D.D.. 'Drvs- c:d,! Smithfield, Pontardawe. IJ12 YSTRADGYNLAIS LOCAL FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. THE above Committee desires to draw the attention of the public to the fact that the maximum price allowed to be charged for Milk within the Ystradgynlais "oral District ie Sixpence per quart. If any person is .,iged more thau this amount they uld report tht" fact to the Execute Jfficer, and, if possible, produce any receipt, and tho Committee will institute, proceeding against the offending Milk Vendor. The Committee also desire the pub- lie to know that a scheme is under consideration whereby Invalids smd Infants ("111 obtain supplies of Fresh and Condensed Milk. Further parti- culars as to this scheme will appear later. HOARDING OF FOOD STUFFS. The Committee further desires to state that any case of Hoarding of Food Stuffs brought to its notice will be most seriously dealt with. *J E. VICTOR TAYLOR, Executive Officer, Local Food Office. Ystrad<ivnlais, 7th 1J-12 AUDITS. YNISCEDWYN ESTATE. The Breconshirc Rent A II tit will be held at the Yiii.seodwvn Estate Ofiiev on Tuesday. January 29th. 1918, from 10.30 a.m. to 4.3 £ ) p.m. Tenants are asked to bring tith thMn their last receipts and also the receip-s for the payment of Insur;ln" Policies. The usual Allow ances be* given- in^lieu- of dinner. YNISCEDWYN ESTATE. T)ii, will be held at The Church ,tlal1. -Ystaly- fera, on Thursday, Jffiiniiry from, 10 a.m. to .5.30 p.m. Tenants are asked' to bring with them their last receipts, and also the receipts for the payment of Insurance Policies. Tho usual Allow- ance will he made in lieu of dinner. JOHN (Agent). 3J12-2fl. • •eaiaieeoseos a a e TO ThE CH?SR?? S • P,, e ? ?__—— Are you ?ng J WAR Smuts J e CE??S?TES  e T T???? CI I W JOS si I W '>. L==-J e • I • 4wr 0 • a .o.ø.œ _n W. A. WILIJAM S, Phrenologist ^ian bo <-ou«iJlted <?aily at the ie+-t*ria Areaoo (near :!>e M.nr "t). Swan^a.