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# n.4 CLYDACH NOTES w arniest congratulations to Gunner W. W. Starr (Royal Field Artillery), | Ynispenllwch, Clydach, eldest ton of Mr. and Mrs. W. Starr, "Tlio Laurels" Glais upon gaining the Military MedaL This distinction was conferred upon him for devotion to duty whilst under fire and for tho gallant rescue of four men who had been buried in a dug- out as the result of a gas shell. When ( the shell exploded there were five men 1 in the dug-out, 0110 of whom was ( killed, while four were rescued alive. Owing to having been effected by the gas Gunner Starr had to report him- self as sick on the following (lay. Ho also lost his speech for a but has sine- fully regained both speech aud health, liv was home uil lea-ve a abort time ago when he was entertained by the Clydach S. and S. committee. Gunner Starr, who is a married man with a wife (who is in very poor health) »nd five children, carried on business as a coal-merchant at Clydach prior to enlisting in tho army about a year ago, six months of which period he has served on the fighting front. He was the first Scout in Clydach, and also the first scoutmaster in the neighbourhood, for which he held the Baden-Powell warrant. He was the originator of the 2nd Swansea "Valley Troop of Scouts (Clydach) and had the honour during the visit of the Chief Scout to Swansea of parading his troop before Sir B-ulen Powell, who compli- mented both him and the lads upon their smart appearance. don't < xpect to hear any bright and broer.y war experiences or stories." writes a Clydach soldier boy this v. eek, "as I am rather fed up with such .a subject, and I am no'.v devoting some of my spare time—when I have any—vo reading up after-the- war problems. The present little book I am reading is 'Great Britain after the: War,' by Sidney Webb and A. Freeman, and I have rea d the report of the Commission on TwL ,trill Unrest m Y* ales. So von f am gradualiv 1:rooming a student of econo- mics and will bud forth one of thes^ days a-s one of our village square ora- tors 1 believe there is going to be great changes when demobilisation corned off, and serious questions will have to be faced. Out here—c-cn now —organisation of this kind i¡<: going on, and there is a circle meeting at t,his place to-night dealing with ,0 the matter. Tommy is going to come out at this with a wonderful power behind him, "I wonder how many fellows have joined up from Clydach. It would be very in unresting to know. We have made up a little book in our division of all officers, and I thought it would he quite interesting and would form a sort of a. memorial if a book were made up d ;:ll Clydach bore with the colours with a one. I suppose it could be done. I UJll getting ON well tv itil- my French now—am bil- leted with a village schoolmaster. I went to tne pictures last night to see my old h'ier.J Charlie- Chr-plin. and a lew of us brougnt tin whistles, trum- pets, etc.. nnd thus contributed to tho musical part of the show. I forget now what we played exactly, but it quite the latest!" 'Mim a lire to let yon know I am ',?(.r so l dier A.I." writes another ( lydach soldier friend from France th'.r, week. "I had the pleasure of a visit from Lieut. Jones, of Craigcefnparc (Lieut. W. J. f•ties?) and another chap from Swan- 1I,a,. It was a treat to see a local lad, and we had a pleasant chat about old times. I cannot tell you where I am. but the scene is nothing but devasted country full of shell holes and a sea of mud. I get the local papers nent me regularly, and always look out for ''Welsh notes. I was awful- ly pleased to read of Lieut. D. A. Lewi. decoration. 1 hopo to oome across some more Clydach boys out here. Thero are lots of S. Wales boys in this battalion, which, of course, is a very famous one. Had a re-union with tile 1st. Battalion the other day. It was the first time they had met in a war area since 1879, and it was a very memorable occasion." At an enjoyable social evening pro- moted at Carmel Schoolroom, Private Gomer Williams (A.S.C.), of Heoly- nant, who was home on lea v. from France, was honoured and received from the church members a serviceable fountain pen. Mrs. K LI. Davies pro- sided over the gathering, while the pre- i soutation was made by Mr. Win. Jones (Pantglas). Pte. Williams acknowledged the kindly reception accorded him. I11- teresting dialoles were contributed under the direction of Mrs. K. Turner. Will",i-,ns has been in France for about ten months. A lecture of "Gwilym Hiraethog" was given hy Mrs. J. Tywi Jones ("Moelo-na"), Glais, at Bryn Seion Chapel, Craigcefnparc, last week. Mr. David Jones (Velindre) presided. The process were in aid of the Craigcefn- parc S. and S. Fund. i Mr. and Mrs. John James (ooach- builder) Taws-place, have been advised that their son, Sec.-Air Mechanic Win. James (R.F.C.) is in hospital at New- port, Men., suffering from trench. fever and rheumatism. He was trans- ferrod to Newport from a hospital in Rotten. A full rehearsal in preparation for the annual eymanfa ganu to be held in the neighbourhood Tn Good Friday in oonnection with the congregational churches, was held at Carmel and, Hebron Chapels on Sunday last. The children's rehearsal was held at Carmel in the afternoon, while the adult meet- ing was held at Hebron in the evening, Both practices were well-attended. The singing was conducted by Mr. W. J. Evans, Aberdare. It is interesting to ] learn, that the forthcoming Clydhch event will be the GOOth singing festival to 1)(:, conducted by Mr. Evars during his musical career. i "Welsh L!ewt?/'  | |
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NEATH AND BRITON FERRY
NEATH AND BRITON FERRY Conference.—A conference was held on Saturday afternoon last at the Gwyn Hall, Neath, under the auspices of the Trades and Labour Councils of the district. Therè were 130 delegates present from 36 branches of various unions representing in all 20,600 work men. The object of the conference was to discuss the food question arfd to con- fer with Mr. George Lansbury, the { Socialist leader. The conference came to a decision to submit the result of i their deli lie rations in the form of re- solutions at a mas*3 meeting which was to follow. Mass Meeting.—The mass meeting was held at the same hall in the eren- ing, about 1,300 attended. The chair was taken by Mr. A. W. Hopes. Two resolutions were proposed by Mr. Jen- kins (Engine-men and Loco Engineers) and seconded by Coun. Challaoombe, namely, (1) That this mass meeting of workers petition the Government to take over all the sources of food sup- ply, both home grown and imported, and to bring about equitable distribu- tion by compulsory rations." (2) That as the largest proportion of the popula- tion of this country is composed of workers, wo demand at least 50 per rent, of the representation on local Food Control Committees." The above were supported by Mr. Lansbury in a speech in which he gave credit to Lord Rhondda for doing his best under the circumstances and ac- cording to his light, but that ne could not b" expected to see and know the conditions under which the working- cLt&ses lived. He made a number of valuable suggestions to the food con- trol committees. Other speakers were Jkv, Degwell Thomas and Mr. Main- waring. The resolutions were unani- mously carried. j Death.—The death has occurred of Mrs. Margt. Jane Williams, wife of Mr. Rd. Williams, Charles-street, Bri- ton Ferry. Deceased, who was 37 years of age, was taken seriously ill about seven weeks ago, and had to undergo a painful operation. Septic poisoning supervened, and after intense suffer- ing she succumbed on Sunday evening. The internment took plaoe at the family burial place, Ynysmaerdy ceme- i tNY on Thursday. She leaves four little children. Munition Works Idle.—Owing to a shortage of steel bars, consequent on the bricklayers' strike of a fortnight ago, the munition w.)rks at Briton Ferry are idle all this week. It is j hoped a start will be made on Monday. Special Services.—Anniversary ser- vices were held at Siloh Independent Chapel, Melyncrythan on Sunday and Monday, when Rev. D. J. Lewis, B.A., Tumblo, preached. Dramatic Incident.—There was a dramatic incident at the prohibition meeting held last week. Rev. H. C. Mander was speaking, and he main- tained that it was not absolutely neces- sary for even soldiers in the trenches j to take intoxicants. A Canadian soldier in the audience got up and said that a soldier could not possibly do without it, whereupon a local hero, one of French's "Contemptibles," who was seriously wounded at Mons got up and j said that he had never partaken of any, and there were many others who could give the same testimony. Tho death occurred on Monday last j of Miss Deborah Arnold, 16, daughter of Mr. John Arnold, Shelone-road, Bri- i ton Ferry. Deceased, who had been ill for a considerable time, fell a victim to the white scourge, consumption. Re-UniOll.-OU Saturday evening a re-union was held of members of the Briton Ferry I.L.P. branch, in the Minor Hall. It consisted of a whist drive and social, a large number at- tending. In the. whist drive the gent's first prize was won by Mr. D. Poley, the ladies' first prize by Mrs. Branch, and the "booby" prize by Mr. Syd. Soutlicott. At the concert which fol- 1 lowed the choir was taken by Council- lor Joseph Branch, and songs, etc., were rendered by Messrs. Dd. Mathias, Lew. Shute, D. Llewelyn, Ivor H. Thomas (a rising baritone), D. J. Llew- elyn (oomic) aiad Miss Irene Branch. Miss Hilda Jeffreys and Miss Gethin. The accompanists were Miss Branch and Mr. D. Godfrey Llewelyn. Chapels Sold.—The old Bible Chris- i tian Chapel situated in Mansel-str<>et, Briton Ferry, has been taken over by the local branch of the I.L.P. and in futuro. it will be their headquarters. A rumour is current also that the old Wesleyan Chapel in Neath-road ia taken over by a local magnate and will be converted into a recreation room for the workers. Tragic Death.—A painful sensation was felt at Briton Ferry on Monday morning w hen it became known that Miss Rachel Thomas, 3 Caroline-street, had oommitted suicide. Miss Thomas, who was 46 years of age, had suffered for years from asthma, and had lately seemed very morose and depressed. Deceased was found suspended by a cord to the ceiling in the kitchen. At an inquest a verdict o'f "Suicide dur- ing temporary insanity'was returned. I
The Diary of a Small-holder.
The Diary of a Small- holder. (By "LEO.") I Monday, 4th Feb.—Was clean out of poultry grit this morning and as this is essential to poultry which are semi- intensively kept, I had to make my own. Searched garden for bits of crockery and pulverised these with a hammer. Fowls have a dislike for wet grit, so gave it in boxes hung up in scratching sheds. C.R. has decided to obtain this week some stock geese for breeding purposes, and doubtless will clinch a bargain with a neighbour who has a pair for sale. Geese should be quite economical to keep these days as they are chiefly grazers and require grain in very moderate quantities; in fact I know of a person who gave no meal or grain to his flocks of geese un- til four weeks before Xmas, when they were killer. Wednesday, 6th Feb.—The continu- ous wet weather is; making a mess of my runs, and instead of the fowls tak- ing dust baths, mud baths are now the order of the day. White plumaged birds are not ideal for a backyarder, as even the most perfect birds look like mongrels when camouflaged with mud. Shall obtain some sittings of Black Leghorns next month from a well-known breeder, as I consider this breed more suitable for the space at my disposal than either wyandottes or white Leghorns. Cut some moderate- sized shoots of last year's growth this afternoon from some of my best apple trees, and inserted them to about half th eirlength in a north border. where they shall remain until required as scions for grafting about tho end of next month. Thursday, 7th Feb.—Heard from vendor of incubator to-day. He states that the machine was undamaged when put on rail, and offers to refund :£1 which, of course, I cannot accept, as the damage is fully E3. As he paid carriage he alone can claim damage, so shall write him to this effect. Some Leghorns escaped from pen this after- noon, and before being discovered had invaded the glasshouse and consumed a beautiful campanula alba creepeT.1 Two friends called round this even- ing with a boot in which a rat had i sought shelter. The vermin was firmly wedged in the toe of the boot, with its tail projecting entwined in the boot- laee. I was told that it had become entangled in the lace by its own exer- tions, but am afraid the spirit 'of Ananias is still with us. However, if any readers are troubled with rats, here is a recipe:—Paint some corks with gum and dip in cayenne pepper, then place in rat holes and runs. Re- sult—sacks of oorn and meals will be left in peace and not in pieces. Sunday, 8th Feb.—Sold a pen of white wyandottes to-day at a fair price —customer appeared quite satisfied and there was no quibbling. Promised to forward birds by rail to-morrow. Khaki-Campbell drake was allowed to join his mates to-day, although he still limps slightly. Have ordered several sittings of Aylegburys from a friend to-day, as I anticipate commencing in- cubation next week. Saturday 9th Feb.—Spent the morn- ing pruning gooseberries and currants, This is rather a tricky operation, as there is a different method to be a-depted in each case. Black currant growths must not be cut back like those of red and white currants, and gooseberries. They -should simply be thinned by cutting out altogether old shoots 80 as to let the sun shine amongst and between the growths re- tained. On gooseberry bushes young shoots should be cut back to within one inch of the base leaving one here and there at least 9 inches apart. Sunday, 10th Feb.—The whole week has been rather a depressing one, and it was with rather less enthusiasm than usual that I made the round this morn- ing. However, the stock appeared to have suffered little from the effects of the Board of Agriculture pronounce- ments on the scarcity of grain and meals. A case of "wl^ero ignorance is bliss," I suppose! However, I trust the Board will reconsider its attitude to- wards poultry, and at any rate with- hold its hand until the Laying season is over. We claim that poultry add to the national food supply, and will live on material which is not fit for human consumption. Six lbs. of poultry flesh, as frequently demonstrated on duck- rearing farms, can be produced in 13 weeks on offals alone, and the general meat shortage could be quickly over- come by enoouraging poultry produc- tion. My twelve ducks will lay during the next six months, if their laying last year is any criterion, an average of 60 eggs per week,. These will pro- vide, after incubation, 40 ducklings, which ten weeks later will average 41bs each, and these could be produceci regularly for 6 to 9 months. Thus I and my wife would, after allowing 10 per cent. for deaths, produce continu- ously for this period 1451bs. of meat per week, or an average of 6lbs. each of delicious meat per week for 24 people and that during our spare-time. What other method could ena ble a man, in his leisure hours, to produce such a quantity of meat in such a short period of time? LEO.
CLYDACH PARISH COUNCIL.
CLYDACH PARISH COUNCIL. AND VOLUNTARY VIGILANCE FOOD COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Clydach Parish Council held at tho Twynybedw Coun- cil School 011 Thursday evening (Coun- cillor Ben Davies presiding) much dis- satisfaction was expressed regarding the distribution of food at Clydach. The question caused a lengthy discus- sion, and eventually on the motion of Councillor Theophilus Morgan it m,as resolved to apply to the Pontardawe Council for its sanction to elect a re- presentative food vigilance committee of voluntary workers for the Rhvndwy- clydach Pari&h, such committee to co- operate with and assist the Pontar- dawe Food Control Committee in the task of selving the problem of equit- able distribution. 'SEED POTATOES. Mr. Morgans also drew attention to the hardship suffered '(y people through the action of the authorities in prohibiting the planting of non- immune varieties of seed potatoes. The Council fully realised the hardships entailed, but in view of the prohibi- tion regulation which had for its object the elimination of the disease, it was felt that no action could be taken on behalf (,)f the affected section of the community, and consequently the mat- ter was allowed to drop with a word of advice to the people to "Promptly dispose of their stocks of non-immune varieties." SCHOOL MANAGERS. Councillors Ben Davies lJontarùawe Higher Elementary), Evan Lloyd and Wm. Bowen (Pontardawe Group) were unanimousJy re-elected schools' mana- gers for the ensuing term. The re- elected councillors thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon them. NEW MEMBEit. Messrs. John Clement, L'ra, loe'll%- parc (proposed by Councillor Richard Thomas), Tom S. Dav, Twynybedw- mad (proposed by Councillor Thcophi- lus Morgan), and Geo. Davies. Aely- bryn (pro}x>oed by Coun. Liew. J. Davics) were nominated for election to fill the single casual vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the resigna- tion of Ce.r.r.r'-llor F. W. Lilley. On a division Mr. John Clement was de- clared elected.
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W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea. YSTR.\DG rNLAI AND DISTRICT WORKMEN'S LIBRARY AND INSTITUTE. Balance Sheet for year ending December 31st, 1917. Receipts. £ 8 d Expenditure. £ s d Balance in hand Dec. 018t, 1916 86 7 2 General expenditure 58 6 8 -.Ln( l tn(?i d eTita]8 74 11 6 Yniiscodwyn CVil-ery Workmen's Contributions 36 17 10 Caretaker's salary jukI incidentals 74 11 6 Ystradgynlais 2-0 13 3 j Billiard Table accessories and instal ment 2 3 9 Diamond 21 18 10 Lit-eraùure. n. 9 13 7 j j G-urnos (6 nionths) 8 14 4 Colliery clerks' commission, -eta. 4 18 4 Billiard T?; :? ??; 66 14 0 —————— Hiring of h?.U ¡;u   10 1 1 j £ 149 13 9 Hiring -of ?iia,ii I'll)".?il? io I 1 C149 13 9 1 73 BU-Lp-cg in banf] Demmber n-st, 1917 1112 6 10 f?ndm?-Library 0 15 1 1 £ 282 0 7 £ 262 0 7 j j ■ _JB262 0 7 _?_ '1 Audited and found oorreat is every minute dokw- THOMAS WATHAN, February lltk, 1918. T. T. lUTES (Schoolmaster), Chairman, Rhys H. Powell, M.E. Treasurer, Gwilym Williams. Station-road. Vice-Chairman, Rhys Williams (Checkweigher). Hon. Sec., Chas. M. Humphreys, YBis. Uchai. ¡ Taking into consideration the abnormal circumstances prevailing during the past year, the committee Binoerelv OÐII- gra.tuln.te themselves upon the financial position of the institute, which proves that with a little extra support we I could have an Institute equal to anything seen in the Rhondda or elsewhere. Workmen, rally round the oem- e,)u l d iiave an Inatittitoo equ, -d to ?-inything in the I initteo with an extra £ d. per week so that they can launch forth upon an Institute worthy of the neighbourhood; one i that future, generations will be able to point to as the spot where the foundation of their then ideals were laid. The | officia !md oan? 'ttea give their services free. The books are op" for inspeotioa to 3UY member on ?pphcation to ? the Seemtw7.