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CWRVTWRCN CWMLLYNFELt The Hall, ( wiiiIlynit'l!, was well, idled on the occasion of a reception to Pte. Jonah Lloyd, K-oyal Engineers. A miscellaneous programme was given, and Pte. Lloyd returned to France with happy memories of his reception, ttltd the heartiest wishes of his friends. Thero is no denying the fact, that it is many years since a drama. has had such a successful run in the dis- I trict as "Aeres Mateyfelin." Tho drama, was performed at Cwmllynfell Hall, by the Gwauncaegurwen Company, which by now has come to bo con- sidered one of the best of Welsh aihateur societies. The chair was occu- pied by Mr. Daniel T. Jones, J.P., and at the conclusion, the party was ac- corded a well-merited applause for their excellent performance. The plot of the drama, which is in the nature of a tragedy, gripped the audience until L-Aio into the night, and the rompany, together with the author of the play (Mr. Rhys Evans, school- master, Cwmgorse) deserve the highest praise for their exoellent production, St. David's Day was celebrated at; the local schools by aongs and recita- tions, givon by the cvJil-f -I whilst the teachers spoke to t-he mst one," on WoLsh -history and -natioai.il Mfo. A general half holiday was .granted in the afternoon. At the Cwmtwrch ■schools, the .boys of the upper stan- dards performed a drama, "Yr Ym- ftidwyr" (The Emigrants) the follow- ing taking part: Islwyn Moses, David Thos. Jenkins, Edwin Rees Davies. Sid- ney Morgan, Samnel Morgan, J Haydn Evans, Dannie Davies, Dd. Thomas, Dd. Lewis Davies, Hv, Edwards. Tom Chna. Davies, Orton Rowlands, Emrvs Williams, Eustace Close, Douglas Mor-, gan, and Arthur Oleppin. The boys all [KTrforauxi creditably. On Saturday evening next the Rhns Dramatic Society will perform "Bedd- ;va'r Proffwydi" at the Cwmllynfell Hllll under the conductorship of Mr. Od. L. Jenkins. The !lrty is a ponuh.r and the faet that the proceeds are to bo devoted to the O-vm Urn fell and S. Find should onsure that sup- port that Cwmllynfell people ohvovs £ ive to a good cause. Tbo death took nn Tuesday at Bry- Cwr^llvnfoll. of Mr, at the age of 79. Dcooa-sed waa a niem- at Cwmllynfell Chapel, and hailed from Llandilo. He leaves three grown-up children. Mrs. Trapnoll, Cwmtwrch Infants' School. was j)resented on Friday by the stolfi at Tro'rgleien with a tea ser- vice as a mark of esteem and good- will on the occasi.m 'of her Jeaving the school. Mrs.Trapnell, who will still re- side at the Cwm, has gained for her- self the warm respect of the staff and pupils.

FROM THE AMMAN VALLEY- Ammanford Free Church Council have forwarded a resolution to the Board of Agriculture calling upon the Board to put the enclosure of the Am- manford Recreation Ground to better utilisation than horse racing. The local Food Committee are also discussing the question of urging that the grounds should be laid out in allotments. In the meantime the company have arranged for a. brass band contest. At the Palace Theatre, Ammanford ooti Monday evening, the Rev. —Patter- con, of "Catoh-my-Pal" fame, deliver- ed an address in support of prohibition and against State purchase of the liquor trade. On the motion of the R-ev. W. Nantlais Williams, a resolu- tion was adopted "calling upon the rovernment to prohibit the sale of al- ooholic drink during the period of the war and demobilisation," and protest- ing against State purchase and control of the liquor trade, "as such would affect the life of the country, and would be a serious hindrance to social reform. The funeral took place at St. Michael's Church, Ammanford, on Tuesday of Miss Gladys Richards, aged 24, daughter of Mr D. Richards, over- man at Park Colliery. Deceased was the sister ef Mr Haydn Richards, the well-known Swansea and Neath foot- ball player, and was very popular among the young people of the town.

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I NEATH AMD BRITOH FERRY New A.S.E. Branch.—The formal opening of the newly-formed branch of the Amalgamated Society of En- gineers took place at the Minor Hall, Briton Ferry, on Saturday. The chair was taken by Mr. Chas. E. Gibbs, one of the oldest members of the Neath branch, and he was supported by Mr. Robert Young (general secretary) and Mr. C. A. James (district organiser). The chairman explained how the new branch came to be formed and urged the members to be loyal and faithful to their society. Mr. James spoke main- ly upon the workings of the branches in the district and gave much valuable advice regarding the reconstruction which will be necessary after the ter- mination of the war. Mr. Robert Young gave an account of the difference ex- isting between the A.S.E. and the Government, and stoutly defended the attitude of the society in forcing the Government to remain faithful to their pledges. The audience were entertained at intervals by songs and recitations, rendered by Messrs. D. Morgan, W. Towell, D. Mathias, Geo. Clarke and Ted Workman (comic). Selections were given by the Munitions Male Voice Choir, under the oonductorship of Mr. Joseph Pickerell. The a/ooompanist was Mr. D. Godfrey Llewelyn. An enjoy- able evening terminated by the gather- ing singing "God Save the People." On Thursday evening at Tucker's Cafe, Neath, Mr. Cyril Hern enter- tained a few of his friends to a fare- well supper. Mr. Hern intends to join the Navy. Music.—Much indignation is felt in musical circles in the Ferry at the action of the Public committee in re- fusing the use of the hall to Mr. Evan Morris' Choir for Sunday practices. The attitude of the committee wiLl need explaining in view of the fact that another choir is allowed the use of the Minor Hall every Sunday. Induction.—The induction of Rev. E. B. Powell to the pastorate of Maes- yr-Haf Welsh Congregational Chapel, I Neath, took place on Thursday after- noon. Preaching services were held in the chapel on W ednesday evening when Revs. J. Eva us-Jones, Skewen, and J. J. Williams Morriston, delivered power- ful sermons. On Thursday afternoon a large congregation attended the induc- tion service. The Mayor of Neath (Aid. Hopkin Morgan, C.B.E.) presided, and Mr. Powell was warmly welcomed to Neath by fellow-ministers of various denominations. Addresses were also de- livered by Revs. R. E. Peregrine, Llan- elly (from- whose church Mr. Powell entered the ministry), J. Towyn Jones, M. P J. J. Williams, and others. In the evening Revs. J. Towyn Jones, M.P., and R. E. Peregrine preached to crowded congregations. Sunday-sch«ol.—Last Sunday was set apart by the National Free Church Council of Wales as a day to make an appeal to all members of Christian cnurches to make special efforts to re- vive the Sunday schools. Remarks were made upon the subject by all the minis- Den; officiating in the various Free Churohea of Neath. IAt Bethel (M.C.), Melyn, a powerful address was de- livered on the question by Rev. Mar- chant Lewis, Skewen. Death.-Tb,} death occurred on Sat- urday morning last after a week's ill- ness of Mr. Harry Williams, solicitor, at his residence, GnoU-road, at the age of 57 years. Mr. Williams was a native of the Swansea Valley, and came to Neath 30 years ago and es- tablished a very successful practice as a solicitor. During the whole of that [ period he has acted as Liberal agent and organiser for the Swansea District Parliamentary Division, and took part I in the oampaigns which returned Mr. Wm. Williams,' Maesygwernen, Sir D. Brynmor Jones, K.C., and the present member,, Mr. T. Jeremiah Williams, M.P. He was also for the game Denod j secretary to the Neath Liberal Club, and four years ago was the recipIent 01 a public testimonial from the me mice's of the club, in recognition of nis vaiu- able services, and to commemorate his silver wedding. He leaves a widow, une son (who has just been discharged ti( m tlie Army after being severely wound- ed), and four daughters. The fjnual took place on Wednesday. The Premier.—General satisf lotion is felt locally at the decision of the Prime Minister, the Right H in. D. Lloyd George, to attend the Gyziania Ganu which will follow the N :ir,ional Eisteddfod at Neath this ooming sum- mer. Football.—A large crowd attended ut the Giant's Grave on Saturday to wit- ness an interesting match between Ferry Blues and Melyn Rangers. The Blues have not yet been defeated on their own ground, and duriig the first half Rangers made strenuous efforts to lower their opponents 'oolo.irs. bt-v immediately attacked strongly .d by a combined rush forced a oorner, from j which Baker scored a good goal I Though repeatedly pressed they failed I to add to their score. At the interval j the Rangers led by one goal. The I second half was distinguished by the remarkable goal-keeping of Lewis. tl-).n Melyn keeper, who though the Rangers were penned in their goal mouth cvtr- ing the whole time, yet reneat:-Jly made the most marvellous saves. How- ever, six minutes from time e-qualssorl, nnd immediately after tho restart- L. Roes ran thrmirrh and scored the winning goal amid great enthu- siasm. Result, Blues 2; Rangers 1. I Anniversary Services.—On Sunday and Monday spccial anniversary ser-I vioes were held at Gorphwysfa (M.C.) Chapel, Skewon, when the special preacher, Rev. -Joseph Jenkins, Llan- dovery, delivere-d eloquent sermons to crowded eongregations. Lecture.—Mr. Joseph McCabe, Lon- don, delivered a lecture at the 3rd We-stern (Neath) War Hospital, on the subject- "The origin of man as told in the records of science." The lecture was illustrated by lantern s lides. These popular lectures are held periodicaDy at the hospital under the auspices of the Victoria League of Popular Lec- tures for Soldiers -and Sailors. Food P'"<i.:ems.—On Saturday after- noon last Public Hall, Briton Ferry was pack 1 to hear Mr. Robert Wil- liams, gen. secretary Tra-nsport Work- era, who delivered ai lecture on "Food Probloms." Nearly all the members of the Local Food Control Committee at- tended, and were greatly pleased with the suggestions made by Mr. Williams. Mr. Ivor H. Thomas was the chairman.

COLBREN. Congratulations to the Colbren School Choir, which was successful in taking the first prisse for singing two Welsh airs at the Children's Eistedd- fod at Sevftn Sisters on Saturday. The other winning ,choir was Seven Sisters. At the same Eisteddfod Taliesyn Wil- liams succeeded in winning half the first and second prizes for "penillion" singing, his oo-winner being a young girl from Seven Sisters. The War Savings Association opened at Colbren at the beginning of Febru- ary has been very successful. About JB210 has already been invested in War Savings Certificates, and it is hoped that by another week a further L100 will have been sejured. The officers of the association are, treasurer, Mr. W. T. Davies, Brynderwen; secretary, Mr. J. Thomas, schoolmaster, and assistant secretary, Mr. W. Jones, Penybank. We were pleased to see amongst us for the week-end Lieut. R. M. Evans, Royal Engineers,, who was home on leave from France, and Bombardier W. Williams, R.F.A., who was one time a constable stationed at Colbren, and now home on leave before proceeding abroad. Deep sympathy is felt wrtfc Mrs. Gwenllian Morgan, Colbren House, who is lying seriously ill at her home. She has reached the ripe age of 91 pars. GWYL DEWI. Dathlwyd Gwyl Dewi ekrni fd arfer gan blant ysgol ddyddiol y lie. Yr oedd y trefniadau yn llaw Mr. John Thomas, yr ysgolfoistr, ac awd trwy y gwaith yn hwvlus iawn. Cadeiriwvd gan Mr. Howel Williams, Tanyfer. I ddechreu y clfarfod cafwyd araeik gan Mr. Thomas ar "Dewi Sant fe-I baolt- gen," ac yna awd yn mlaen a'r rhaglen fel y canlyn: Adrodd-Nancy lewis, Islwyn Williams, Jack Jones, May Williams, John Watldn Williams, D. J. Harries, Annie Williams, Irene Harries, M. A. Jone-s, Nellie Williams, Doris Woo Hard datganwyd gan fech- gyn y dosbarth a mercheid y dosbarth; penillion, "Penrhaw," W. Lewis a Taliesyn Williams; canu penillion "Llwynon," E. M. Williams, Mattie 'Lewis, S. A. Grice a. Sarah Williams; cor y merched; ymgom rhwng tair-sir- ar-ddeg Cymru, yn dangos eu harwydd- eiriau, gan ferched y dosbarth uchaf. Cafwyd araeth gan Mrs. M. Jones ar "Wladgarwch" Mrs. B. Morgan ar "Dewi Sant," a chan Miss M. E. Davies ar "Hedd Wyn." Hawdd oedd canfod fod y gwyddfodolion wedi mwyn- hau eu hunain yn rhagorol. Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod yn Ysgol y Cynghor nos Wener, i ddathlu Gwyl Dewi. Daeth lluaws ynghyd. Cadeir- iwyd gan Mr. David Jones, a ohafwyd araeth bwrpasol ganddo i ddechreu y cyfarfod. Rhoddwyd unawdau ar y berdoneg gan Taliesyn Williams, M. A. Jeffreys, a Tommy Lewis. Canwyd gan y rhai canlynol: Ivor Jones, M. H. Bedgood, Jack Jones, Maggie Grioe, Peggy Kemeys, Willie Evans, a Chor Plant yr Ysgol. Canu penillion: Wm. Lewis, Taliesyn Williams, Sarah Wil- liams, Edith May Williams, Sarak A. Grioe, a Mattie Lewis. Adroddwyd gan J. W. Williams, Annie Williams, Irene Harries, D. J. Harries, Nellie Williams, Glyn Jeffreys a Doris Woqllard. Dadl: Agnes Grice, Eliza Williams, a W. J. Williams. Desgrifiad o dair-sir-ar-ddeg Cymru gan ferched yr ysgol. Cafwyd areithiau gan Mr. J. Thomas a Mr D. Maurice Lloyd. Hefyd siaradodd Mr. Lewis Lewis a Mr. Wm. Lewis. I derfynu y cyfarfod canwyd "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." Awd trwy yr holl gyforfod yn hollol Gymreigaidd, a chafwyd pcthau gwerth eu oofio, yn en- wedig yn yr areithiau ardderchog dra- ddodwyd.

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