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_0_ CWBTWilCK CWBLLYKFELl I i I Ir. George E!t»more, OVmilynielJ, i occupied the puipit at .i r.id»yuhus 1 English Congregational Church on Miuday lait, whilst CoUi.e'llor Lew is Thomas" J^, £ V cached lit Ynisivcu-j- ctwv. Ebenezer congregation IH.'n' greatly j impressed by the sermons delirt-ivd by tho Ites. C. Tawelfryn Thomas, Groec- ) t';el1-, on S U ) A hearty reception was given to Pte. | i).d. HcnvoilsJ at reli, on Friday eveiyngj when a lajgw nuinlxT I of friends and acquaintances Pts. Hov.•(,, w home is at Loner Cwmtwrch, has IKHM: totally discharged on account of wounds which he re- c\}iyed on ;>.cfive sqfficc. The following local talent- cvjj»tributed to t'h. pro- gramme.: ^Sdngs, ftly. T. E^Evans, Khiwfawi'; M«*rs LSTngdon, Wn). Kexi dri c k Dai Phillips, Evan Evans, t\ ell, rH" .;11 I Ip>i,r.ïlll '1va118' I (\nnJJyn!]j: J no. Walcr* Williams, Cw mllyr.toll Cc-o. W. Moses, Sam JVtryrt in, Uiá Eyan^, L)d. E. Williams, Thos.'JfcTbor.ufc, W. T). R*fl. Dd. D'I Y> il!i:; ms, Chris. Langdon, Edwin Mar- tin. T. W. gathering, the chairman, Mr. M. Mor- gan, Cwmilynfrll, pre. oitoc! Pte. Howells viith Treasury n-.u in an able speech'. Dd.vDrfvies also spoke n few words, alid Mr. V.'illie Owen, Gwy. road a number of v<'r.?t? COTn- po<;d foritbe, ?c?uaion. "vTho -m"ti\lO' t?nnHint?d by .in?m? thc National Auth?m. Mr. T. E. Evims Rm?in? the solo. Messrs. W. I). Rt?s and Abraham Roes acted as accompanists. A very interesting visitor kj Cwin- Ilynfell this week is Driver Stanley I iiyde, who lias come over to this coun- j -( I e, wi try with the Au-.?raJian Forces. He Ls a relative of ?di\s. X«i*h JoneRa.nd Mr. and Mrs. D. 1". !V..v< 11, with whom he I stayed. Hi<; gr:¡ndf¡t:,(r was born at Cwmllynfell, L>;r. w-»nt. to Australia .56 'years ago. Dri;<r Hyde was the younger of two brothers, and joined up at thp call of the Mother Country, although ho was undergoing training to liecome a, solicitor. He came to France 15 months ago. and enlisted in the hope tluft he would one day see WfI('f an$' tjhe numerous relatives ho had at Cwmllynfell. His grandfather is now over 80 years of and is quite hide and hearty. At St. Margaret's Church, Cwmllyn- fell, on Saturday, the Rev. J. Curzon Jones, formerly curate-in-churge, was P;esen*,d* witli a pocket communion! seiVice ou the occasion of his departure for KidwelLv. The Kev. E. Jenkins- Davies, Brynumman. preHided and made the presentation in « few well chosen words. Several ,poke of the ex- cellent work Mr. Jones had dono in the pariah of his birth since he had oome to Cwmllynfell, and wished him further success at Kidwelly. A high standard was reached in the class of oompetitiors at the eisteddfod at Bryn Llynfell on Satui-day last, when there was a largr- number of com- petitors. Mr. 1)1. Jones was the chair- man, whilst the secretarial arrange- ments were in the hands of Mr. Dl. Thomas. >VIr Edgar (). Morgan as musi- cal adjuuicator, and Conn. Jas. Powell' as literary adjudicator, accredited themselves well. The awards: Psalm recitation, Miss Roderick, Cwmgors; solo (under 12) M. J. Jouvs and Alice Jones; recitation (under 16). Jerlwvn Thonma and contralto solo. Miss Ann Walters; tenor solo, Mr. J. Roderick; soprnnr* solo, Misses j' Lizzie Jones and Mvfanwy Jones bass solo, Mr. T. Roderick; quartette, Mr. Gwilym's party; open recitation, Miss Llewelyn, Rrynamman. The aecompan- i- i was Mr. Dd. Williams. At Beulah Chap* ol, Cwiptwrch, on Sunday morning, the Rev. W. T. Hutrhes baptised 19 young people hv immersion and received four others in- to membership at the church. At the Registry Office, Liandilo, on Saturday, Mr. Thos. W. Thomas, of Gwilym-road, Cwmllynfell, was married to ML<M M. Anna Davies, Brynbrain Farm. The wedding was a quiet one. A reception was held at the bride's home. I At the Pontardawe Registry Office on Saturday another quiet wedding was solemnised, the contracting parties being Mr. J. R. Thomas, the Garage, Cwmllynfell, and Miss Morgan, of the Treg.vb Arms, Brynamman. Later in the day a large number of friends at- tended the reception at the Tregyb Arms.. The death took place on Tuesday lost of Mr. Lewis Moris, son of Mr and and Mrs Wm. Morris, Cotiamawr, after an, illness of three weeks' duration. Deceased was only 20 years of age, and his remains were buried on Satur- day at Cwmllynfell, when the funeral was a very large one. The Rev. J. Jeremy Jones was the officiating minis- ter.

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PDNTARDAWE POLICE COURT Friday.—Before Messrs. J. H. P. Lloyd (presiding), F. R. Phillips, H. J. Powell, D. T. Wrilliams, and Dl. T. Jonos. Mary Walters, Gwauncaegurwen, was fined 5s.; David W. Lewis, of the same place, 5s.; Wm. Lewis, Ystaly- fera, adjourned; John Jones, Tai'r- fiwaith, 10s.; Elizabeth Evans, Gwaun- oaegurwen, 5s.; Wm. Cloring, of the same place, ordered to send his child to school; J. Francis, Clydach, fined 6a.; Wm. John, Clydach, E)s.; and Thomas Briton, Clydach, 5a. in respect of their children, who did not attend school. Some of the excuses were medi- cal, lack of clothing, including trou- sers, whilst one said her daughter was beooming a good elocutionist and paid her better to stay at h.me. Gwendoline and Agnes John, Pont- ardawe, w«re charged with feloniously stealing rH.ti- pit props on Jan. 1, the property of Messrs J. and D. W. John, Craigcelnparc. P. C. Sheen said he saw Gwendoline and Agnes John on the day m question, when he was in com- pany with Wm. Earner, woodman, at Alltweu, carrying four props of colliery oog wood. When they saw witness Gwendoline took her two cogs to the wood, and Agnea ran home, dropping her wood. When charged the former defendant said she only wanted some firewood. Witness saw the latter de- fendant some time later, when she said she did not think it was worth any- thing. Wm. Hamer, woodman, corro- borated, and identified the wood as being the property of Messrs. John, Craigcefnparc, which ho valued at 4s. Gd.—-Defendants pleaded not guilty, I and said they only took three pieces of I timber as they saw others doing it. Mr J. John said he did not wish to press the charge, and hoped that it would serve as a warning. Mr. LIQyd (chairman) said they knew perfectly well that they were doing wrong, and that Messrs. John always granted permission when re- quested. They would have to pay 20s. each. The father of the girls, who were 18 and 16 years of rtgP respectively, said he could not pay. His daughters only earned ls.9d. and\2s.3d. at the tinworfc. Mr. F. R. Phillips said no I works paid that, and. he would not t kelicyo that the girls worked for that money. The man was glvpn 14 days to nay, and had to he forcibly ojecied a.s he became violent. Wm. Thomas, mason, Clydach, was down for a month as he would not obey an ordpt to maintain his wife, Elizabeth. He was £ 4 10s. in arrears, :md said he would not pay.

CHRISTMAS DAY IN JERUSALEM. In a letter from Jerusalem, dated j Christmas Day, a W elshsoldier de- I scribes his surroundings as follows:— "I am now discharged from hospital and back with the regiment. I left Beersheba on a motor lorry on ^3 and had a most interesting -;c!e, driv- j ing through Hebron, which is now a large town built in terraces and abound- ing in vineyards. I was charmed with Bethlehem which possesses largo and beautiful buildings and good cuitna- tion. On tho site where J-us w:-s lorn is a tremendous church, on top of which is a marble statue of Christ. "Later, we passed King Solomon's Wells and then reached the Holy City of Jerusalem (Jaffa Gate). I walked into Jerusalem and found several of our staff quartered in an empty room, and I joined them. Yesterday I spent a most profitable day in sight-seeing. Not two minutes' walk is Golgotha, or Calvary. I paid a visit to the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, where Christ was laid, and saw the stone that was rolled lway. I afterwards saw the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. Inside the inner walls of Jerusalem nn soldier is allowed without a permit, and must fee accompanied by an offi- j cor. The quartermaster and I succeed- ed in getting inside in the afternoon and saw Jerusalem. We saw the sites where Christ was tried by Pilate, the prison He was in, and the five stations where He halted with the Cross. The Omar Mosque is about as fino a build- ing -is I have seen, all decorated with mosaic work."

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HEATH AND BRITON FERRY NEWS. The A.S.E.—At the Cross Keys Hotel, Briton Ferry, on Saturday, a meeting was held tor the purpose of forming a branch of the A.S.E. There was a gewd representation, and it was unanimously decided that a branch be formed, and that the future meetings of same be held at the Harp Hotel. A full complement of officers waa elected and the meeting terminated with a spirit of enthusiasm for the success of the Ferry branch. I am given to un- derstand there are from 70 to SO mem- bers in the district, and these should form the nucleus of a powerful branch. AN Interesting Visitor.A distin- guished Foreign Missionary, represent- ing the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, officiated at St. Clement's Church, Briton Ferry. The service was a very interesting one. On Monday afternoon at tho National Schools an exhibition-was held, when a large and varied collection of curios was sold on behalf of the Mission. During intervals a children's choir gave splendid ren- derings of native songs. Great credit is due to Mr. J. Davies (choirmaster) St. Clement's, for the excellent man- ner in which he has trained this choir. Food Queues.-The Nea.th Food Con- trol Committee have issued their scheme for rationing certain commodi- ties, which has dealt effectively with the queues. It provides for house- holders to buy their butter, maragrino, bacon, tea and meat at one shop on the same basis as the sugar, namely so many ounces per head for each household. This appears to me an equitable way of distribution and will put an end to the selfish operations of the bacon and margarine hunters, who, with other members of the same family used to run from one place to another to collect more than their fair share of these necessaries. It. is hoped that Brit-on Ferry will follow suit and pre- vent the recurrence of the unseemly scenes witnessed this last week-en^ I heard a good queue story last week at Neath. One of the nmragrine-hunt- ers had been very actively "queuing" all the morning, and arrived rather late at the "Maypole." Just as her portion of the queue reached the shop door, the constable called out "Sold out." She turned to some of the women near her and triumphantly said, "Well I don't mind, I have had two half- pounds of margarine, and very nearly had a third." The constable heard her remark, and took hold of her arm and told her to hand over one of the lIlta. Imagine her chagrin when she found on examining her bag that the two had been stolen! Bethel (lYLC.) Melyn. —I am given to understand that steps are being taken by the members of the a bove chapel towards "calling" a pastor. The cause at Bethel has been kept going for the last few years under great difficulties, a large number of the young men hav- ing been called to the colours, and the membership has been sadly depleted j by death. However, there seems to be a revival of enthusiasm this year. A 'I Band of Hope has again been started under the leadership of Messrs. Evan Dummer and J. Cynog Jones, and the increased attendance each week is moai gatifying. That excellent institution. | the Sunday-school, appropriately called in Wales "The poor man's college," is making decided progress, and there is no doubt that an energetic young minister will find Bethel an excellent field for his activities. Peace Meeting.—A peace meeting was held at Jerusalem Baptist Chapel, Briton Ferry, during the week-end. Rev. D. Wyre Tjewis, Rhos, and E. K. Jones, Cefn, both of North Wales, ad- dressed the meeting. Wedding.—At the Neath Registry Office on Monday, the marriage took place of Miss Jennie Thomds, Warren Hill, Briton Ferry and Mr. Charles Joseph, of Giant's Grave. The presents were numerous. I Burglary.-The pmmises of Mr. J. Stein, fruiterer, Neath-road, Britou Ferry, h.we been broken into, a.nd the till ransacked and various articles stolen., The police have been making active investigation and hare a clue. I Workmen's Train.—It is stated that the Ministry of Munitions has arranged with the G.W.R. Co. that a train shall run from Neath to Britou Ferry at G a.m. for the convenience of workers at oontrolled works. A petition was: sent a few weeks ago to the Ministry signed by 160 workers concerned, and the united efforts of Messrs. Cynog Jones and John Powell, Neath, who acted for the petitioners, proved sue- cessful. New Classroom—The ambulance class recently formed at the above room ia making rapid progress and is increas- ing in membership weekly. A drawing- class is also being formed, which will undoubtedly he very beneficial to the young men, many of whom are en- i gaged at engiii(vriat works and other. controlled establishments. During the day the room is placed at the disposal of the female workors of Messrs. Tay- !or and Sons. Warrior's Return—-Among those who have returned liom- on leave from the front during the last wee k is Sorgt. 'í"-m. Jones, Warren-hill, Briton Ferry. rerg'f. Jones, who v. n.s among the first i to volun teer when the ',var broke cut. i-nt; tv-eti three rv>Trs on n?t.:vo :;nd -s !.r;j1:J wounded during the recent heavy fighting. He is a native of Dafen, Llanelly, and in civil life is engaged Oil the G. W.R. I)e,itli.Tho death took place last week of Miss Annie Lake, Lowther- street, Briton Ferry, at her mother's home, Fforest Fach. She had been ail- ing for a considerable time. The burial took place on Tuesday. A beautiful wreath was sent by the- women work- ers of Messrs. Taylor and Sons, Ltd. (where the deooased formerly worked on munitions) and they were represent- ed at the fnneral by Mrs. Johanna Davies (forewoman), Mrs. Norah Wil- liams, Mrs. Emmanuel and Mrs. Parr. Allotm-ents.A public meeting will be held on Saturday (Feb. 2) at the Publie Hall, Briton Ferry, when allot- ment holders and others interested iia gardening will be addressed by Mr. R. C. Phelps, of the Board of Agricul- ture. The meeting is called by the Ur- ban District Council, and all gi.rdenert are urged to attend.

C.O++û+ø-C+D+eO+8+Q-. J SIAREDIR CYMRAEG. ♦ .0 46 0 + J:- S' Ch IJ Et S. Chappell t ■; f s THE GREAT LADIES' AND a TAILOR. o Ð ————— 0 SPEClALITB-Mouruing Or don j a to auy extent executed in eight + h L I hours. + ———— p gSole Agent for the + ♦ CELEBRATED SUNSEARAIN J SERGE. J On receipt of Postcard, our a Representative will call upon n ? customer.. u n ♦ ♦ ♦ 237. HIGH STREET, J ? SWANSEA. f FOR THE CHILDREN Teapots on ilae- Rightws—" Why what are you looking so gloomy about ? You're Win- the-War Teapots, aren't yoti? Teapots on the Lefl. 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 Teapots, that's what WE are, though of course we don't WANT to be

YNYSMUDWY. A presentation meeting, under the au.sltict,s of the Ynysmeudv.y S. and S. Fund was held at Bethesda Chapel, on Moiiday night of last week, when, Pte. Arthur Jonos alld Pte. David Jenkins, who have been serving for some time in France, were presented with the usual gift. Those who oon- tributed: to the, programme wete:- Chairman, Mr William James, Ynis- xniuedwy; pianoforte solo. Master T. Powell noto, Ma.ster Lewis Dennis Rowlands; solo, Miss Beatrice James; solo, Miss. Esther Ann Joshua; recita- tion, Mite Maggie Jomes; solo, Mr Jenikin Roes solo. Miss Sarah Evans while I'Luta.m Brinley Thomas waa the acQOiapanittL The presentations wore made on be- half of the S. and S. Fund by Mr DI. Morgan and Mr David Jones (school- caster).

r ShortSighted Persons 0 want to bring the ??! ?-? book cicse to their iq eyes. It means that ?B?S? the object looked at wN!s?a? docs not focus on the retina, the focus W comes in front—too soon-the eyeball is therefore too ion: Wo cannot change the eyeball, so we change the focus. We put a lens in front of the eye which throws the focus back to the proper position. Call upon us and learn more about this important subject of defective vision. C. F. WALTERS F.S.M.C., F.I.O QUALIFIED OPTICIAN. Oxford St, Swansea L( W-'v oe • -itr* Satio'a!