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GUttlTWRCH CVmLVNFELL! Mr. Wm. Morris, of Colia NLi.vr f'-arin, Cwmllynfell, met with an un- fortunate accident whilst following his ♦^nipVoymeait- at the ithosamman Col- liery. A fall of atone took place, and •Morris reopived injuries to his thigh ) ttstdside, which were at the time titought to bo serious. He has, how- ever, escaped better than was at first iloticipated, and is now making good progress. i t^e. Job Davies, A.8.C., has ar- rived homo at Cwmllynfell on Hick furlough, after having what many would consider a somewhat narrow es- j cape from death. Pte. Davies, whose j wife was recently buried, contracted ferer at Salonica, and was brought to Malta for treatment. He was on one of two. hospital ships sailing from Malta, the other; boat" being the ill- fated "Rewa," which was torpedoed ifi the Bristol Channel nearly a fork- Wight ago. It was inorerl by accident than design that Davies U8 not on the torpedoed vessel, and the ship he was I on was only an hour's journey in front of the "Iteira Owirllynfell people .s.btwed their appreciation uf Pte. Davies's services when a presentation araefririg wit6 hold on Thursday even- tag. ,s HrLessra. Evan Jenkins and Ben Wil- liams, earpenter, have both left Cwm- flynfell, the former to take up Nation- al Se-rvi«t work aid" The" latter to join the Army. Girite a number of local people are flspdap with illness this weeV, and all have the best wishes of their friends a speedy recovery. fhe funeral of the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Young, Cwmllynfell, took place on Saturday at Cwtnllyn- fell. Mr. Young,, who is a discharged soldier, is one of the, heroes of Mona, and he and his wife have the sympathy ef a large circle of friends. The collieries m the Cwmtwreh dis- trict are again working but indiffer- ently, and this is attributed to the loss of tonnage and shortage of trucks. There is at present little hope of an improvement. A correspondent complains bitterly of the state of the bridges in both (Aangui,eke nn(i Cwarter Bach parishes at Cwmllynfell and Upper Cwmtwreh. iTfcese bridges are without adequate roiling and proper approaches, and un- less something is immediately done it is feared that it will be necessary for a ooroner's jury to awaken the res pec- ttve parish councils to a sense of re- sponsibility. Shopkeepers in the CwmUynfeII dis- trict are being warned against burg- lary. 1-? appears that the light-angered fraternity are somewhat busy in tbo district, henoe the warning that had been given, particularly to lock-up shopkeepers. | On Sunday evening a minion service was-.held at Beulah Clla-pel, the b-ng- ing evangelist, Mr. G. R. Hughes, Ammanford, conducting the meeting. He gave an address' a.nd:Ù} sing. The service was a complete success. Under the atwpk^-s of the Cwm- twrch Young People's Society, on Monday evening, the Rev. W. T. Hughes, Beulah, gave an address at Bethel on "Williams Pa-utyoelyn." The rev. gentleman, spoke with his usual force and eloquence, and his address was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. J. Dyfrig Owen presided, iand a vote of thanks to the speaker waS proposed by Mr. Rhys J. Powell, and seconded by Mrs. James PowelL Others who spoke were Miss Rachel Davies, Omn. James Powell, and Mr. H. J. Griffiths. The death took place at Follansbee, West Virginia, in December of Mrs. Mary Hannah Watkins, wife of Mr. Arthur Watkins, prominently con- nected with tho tinplate trade, and formerly of Llanelly and Llantrisant. Mrs. Watkins, who was the eldest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. W. Trefor Davies, Llanelly, is survived by six children, the eldest of whom, Pte. Knrry. Watkins, is with the American Expeditionary Force in France. The Rev. Tmfor, Davieg ministered at Bethel, Glsntwrch, for a number of years, and he and the family have kept up a; warm connection with many of the older residents. The presentation meeting of Mr John Hughes, secretary of Cwmllynfell Chapel will bo hel(J on Monday even- ing next, and not on Saturday as pre- viously annouxiced. The presentation will take the form of handsome Hltimin atod address and a roll-top desk. One day last week a singular acci- dent befell Mr Daniel Evans, brother of Mr William Evans, Dderifach, Rhiwfawr. It appears that he was attending to the feeding of the cows, and whilst in the hav loft over the cow-shed throwing the hay to the manger underneath, he slipped, and fell through- the vent in the p floor. Mr Eva-ns fell on one of the cow's horns, vrhich tore a big gash in his cheek and injured his eye. It is not yet cer- tain as to whether the eye will be "totally lost or no.0 He wå. attended surgically, receiving ft number of r,tit-chok in his obe.Ai and, it is to be hoped, that he will speedily recover.

PONTARDAWE POLICE COURT I Friday.—Before Messrs. G. H Strick (presiding), J. H. P. Lloyd, Samuel Jeakins, n. T. Williams, H. J. Powell, and D. T. Jones. TOO MUCH LIGHT I Robert Clark j, Herbert-street, Pont- ardawe, was charged with a contra- vention of tho Lighting Order. P.C. Jonws said he was on duty in Herbert- street on December 31 at 8.10 p.m. aHd saw two lights that were not ob- scured in any way burning in defend- ant's shop. Witness went into the shop and defendant aaid in reply to the charge, "I must plead guilty, but it waa the girl's fault." Defendant was ordered to pay the eosts. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A I G.C.G. WORKMAN. J. Thomson, electrician, employed at the Gwauhcaegurwen Collieries, was charged under the Coal Mines Regula- tion Act with being drunk at his work, with sleeping whilst at work, and with having drink in his possession at work. He was also charged with as- saulting the police. P.S. Jenkins said he was on duty at the Gwauncaegur- wen Collieries at 10 p.m. on the night. of December 22. He called at the power-house and saw defendant asleep on a locker with a partly consumed flagon of beer near him. The engines were running, and the telephone bell was ringing. Witness1 answered the telephone and a Mr. Leyshon, chief electrician, came on the scene as a result of the telephone comnuinication. When Mr. Leyshon went out defend- ant beoame abusive, and struck the constable, smashing one of his teeth- In cross-examination witness said he saw defendant at 9 o'clock, when he was slightly under the influence of drink. Mr. Morga l Davies. solicitor, plead- ed guilty on behalf of Thomson, whom he said., waf. in a slight state of in- toxication. Defendant had been in the employ of the ooliiery company for seven years, since when he had borne a good character. The man had been in the Navy for 12 years, and had left with an excellent character, winning two good conduct badges a.nd work- ing his way up to chief stoker. He was now employed os electrician. Mr. Davies also said the man had five young ohildren, all girls, and pleaded for leniency. Mr. Strick said they were sorry to see a man with such an excellent re- cord, and who had shown so mueTT in- tellisrence, in such a position. They could not treat1 the offences as other than serious, and having regard to defendant's good character would consider the th ree breaches of the. Coal Mines Regulation Act as one, and he would be fined f.5 and P,2 loa. for the I assault on the police. CLYDACH THEFT. I E. H. Harries, Clydach, tinworker, wa.s charged with scaling two bricks of fuel iroin the Cruigola Sidings. P.C. lioach, Morriston, proved the case, .mù'said defendant admitted the theft, loan Davies, manager of the colliery, identified the bricks, and valued them at 4d. Defendant plca.ded gnilty, pro- mised not to again offend, and said he was drunk at the time. Supt. Letheren said the man had been lined at Swansea for being drunk on that occasion. He was bound over for 12 months and paid tlW costs. Defendant I'll watch it too, air. G. Pri- was fined 21 mid Gwilym Morris was fined lbs. for adapting th>aatening attitudes at Cwmgorse. Wm. Battenbough and Mary Ann Battenbough, were charged with as- saulting Margaret Rees. There was also a cross-summons. The defendants lived at Tarreni-terrace, Godre'rgraig and without hearing the case, the magistrates decided to bind both par- ties over as they were quite agree- able to be so bound.

SEVEN SISTERS I A memorial service was held at Bethany English Baptist Church, on Sunday last, to the late pwator, Rev. A. Hamier. The preacher was the Rev. E. Pugh, Port TaJbot. The place was crowded. Friday week, Mr Frank Hodges, Miners' Agent, delivered an address on "Co-operation in ReJation to Trades Unionism," at Satem Chanel, to an appreciative audience. Mr Geo. Jones was the chairman. The local collieries at present arc, working very irregularly—not more than two shifts a week. Considerable suffering is experienood amongst many families. The Blaendulais Choral Society is busily rehearsing for the coming per- formance of "St. Paid" at the end of this month. It is a great pity that the photos of the artistes and officials on tlie posters give them thirty years each advance in their ag A presentation at The Palace on Tuesday was well-attended despite the inclement weather. The chair watt oc- cupied by Councillor Wm. Prosscr, and the function was in honoui of Corpl. D. Evans (Welsh Pogt.), who had been in Fraice over 12 months. Before enlisting he was in business at London House, Chi:rch-stn»et The gold medal on behalf of the tnhabt- ta.ntH was presented by Mr. J. L Grif- fiths, who spoke warmly of the re- cipient. The programme, which was of a miscellaneous character, was by following. Mrs. Evans, Miss Hilda W.HItee, Mtss Sarah Joiu>s, and Miss Isabel Rowlands: Messrs. D. T. Rees, John Hughes j'dwir David Williams, D. J. Williams and 'Dulais.' The following are home on leave and were given a cordial reception: Sea- man Ian Harris amd Sain Jones, Sig- naller Glyn Phillips, Ptea. C. Jones, E. R. Owen, Hy. Davies, R.F.C., Gunner P. Paddock and Pte. W. lWe- nan. Sec.-lienit. T. Alexander is on short leave from Staffordshire. Information has been received that the local V.T.C. will in the course of a few days be fully equipped. This detachment of the B Coy. is between 20 and 30 strong, and their appearance is very creditable.

BRITON FERRY. I On Saturday last an interesting function took place at Messrs. Taylor and Soils, Ltd., Briton Ferry. A few weeks ago the firm decided to hand over the old board room in Victoria- street to their employees to be used for educational and recreation purpo- ses. Under the personal supervision of Mr. Fred J. Taylor, the managing director, the room has been renovated and fitted up with electric light. An ambulance class haa already been formed far men and women, the in- structor being Mr. J. Shipton, G.W.R. who has excellent qualifications, and already over 30 have enrolled. Last Saturday the hall was formal- ly opened by a social gathering of the employees and a concert and danoe, and all were invited to partake of an excellent repaat provided by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Taylor, Oakwood. During the interval an opportunity was taken by Messrs. Taylor and Sons to make a presentation to Mr. John Parry, moulder, their eldest employee, who has been in the service of the firm for over 54 years. An interesting fact in connection with Mr. Parry is that during the whole of that long period he has only lost four quarters. Mr. Fred Taylor, in a few well chosen words, spoke of the appreciation and affection felt by the members of the firm for Mr. Parry, and recalled the high regard in which he' was heid by his late father, when lie was at the head of affairs. Mrs. Taylor then made the presentation, which consisted of a gold watch, suitably inscribed. Mr. Parry, who was much affected thanked tba donors in a few words, and re- marked upon the cordial relations whioh had always existed between the firm and their employees during the last 50 yoars, and stated that Mr. Fred Taylor was doing everything he eb-,tld ,.io better the conditions of those in his employ. A very pleasant even- ing terminated with dancing until mid- night, Mr. D. LloTvelyn acting as M.C.

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Western Miners' Monthly Meeting. The monthly meeting of the West- ern Miners' Association took place at the Dockers' Hall, Swansea, on Satur- day. Mr. P. F. Owen, Llangenneoh, presided. Mr. Sam Jones, the retiring chair- man, said the delegates were aware that he had now completed his year of office as chairman. He wished to thank all the officials of the district and the delegates for the support and courtesy they had always extended to the chair. He hoped they would conduct them- selves similarly towards Mr. Owen the new chairman, whom he wished would have a prosperous year. He also wished the district a year of pros- perity. (Applause.) Mr. Owen, in taking the chair, said it had now beconve his duty to fill the chair for a year. He had only to hope that they would be as obedient to his ruling as they had always been to Mr Jones's. He also thanked Mr. Jones for the fine spirit in which he had con- ducted his work. He was afraid he would not have the same patience as Mr. J«nes, but he would do his best. He moved a vote of thanks to the late chairman for the way in which he had conducted the business of the district. Mr. J. Williams, M.P., in seconding endorsed all that had been said by Mr. Owen. Mr. Jones had always been ready to accept suggestions from the officials, and had placed them be- fore the delegates without prejudice. The new chairman was possessed of sterling qualities, and he wished him a happy year of office and hoped be- fore another ve-r that thA wr .lèt have Anrled and peace would have been declarer!. (Applause.) The vote was pasaed with hearty applause and Mr. Jones thanked the delegates for their kind expression. Mr Owen said a fatality had oc- curred at the Copper Pit, when Wro. Hopkin, who left a widow and eight c hildren, wa.s killed. A vote of condo- lence with the bereaved relatives was passed, all present standing.

FOR THE CHILDREN Teapots on the Right.—" Why what are you looking so gloomy about ? You're Win- the War Teapots, aren't you? I) Teapots on the Left. No, they won't let us be. They just shovel in the tea, though they know perfectly well how scarce it is,—and they don't put a penny into War Bonds or War Savings Certificates! We're Lose-the-War Teapotg, that's what WB are, though of course we don't WANT to be I') "Gipsy" Smith, the popular evan- gelist, has oollected 223,050 towards tho Y.M.C.A. His name, unfamiliar to tho public, is Mr. Rodney Smith. Three children were injure d by tho explosion of a shell in a house at Tweedmouth. The shell, brought home from tho Boer Witr had stood in the hearth for 16 years, under the sup- position th&t the charge had been drawn. mppsl ?r'?SiJ? '? E?   ??O??' SOAP &sMMs the ?????S 60 ? ? ? Fraqrancg of an Old Garden \Vo r I d