The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

g!llllllllll!lll!lllllllll!lllimillll!!lllll!llilll!llltlll!llllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllll!!lllli!ll!ll!lllltlllllllllllllllllllll|lillll!ll!lllllllllllllill^ | LEVENSON'S I I GrJES-JSaj^r Q Jk W IT*5* I | CLEARANCE JCli z   ??"??E ..t:'{' :(¿l)}t\ti.t"s";#:t¥W; = ??i?i??&itfTLi??JL) ??a?<& jS???SB????? ?E&MM?S ? ?? ( COMMENCES. FRIDAY I ? f?? F AI? ANf?F aLi? js??Sg? § ?  ? EaEEBHM T7ES:TS ?S?X3]E?. ? = ill"- A Discount of 2/- in the £ 2. or Train Fare paid within 7 Miles, on all = = purchases of upwards, in addition to the GREAT REDUCTIONS = = ———— IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. | MILLINERY. BLOUSES, CORSETS, SHEETS, BLANKETS, QUILTS ê = Several Dozen Stylish Felt and UNDERCLOTHING. and HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY. | == Hats, Real Velours, and smartly Special lines-Blouses 6c Corsets Pure white & coloured Blankets, ê Trimmed Hats at a Great at Bargain Prices, Ladies' Wadded Quilts. and Eider- S ? Sacrifice. Flannelette Nightdresses (good downs, Pillow Cases & Bolsters, j= Sacri fice. old value), F!eeced K.mckers at Cr "rL tams' at l c i Pd n• c's' = = JAC^ KETS & COSTU" MES. 2/1 If, 3/1 li and 4/11 25 r .ams, faHe nCTes. "I ê (worth doubie to-day), 30 doz. aIrs on y. 0 eavy .WH.  == OcM- lines in Wmter Coats, Ladies' Black and Coloured Sheets, full sizes, at 14/9, == =2 from 9/11. Stylish Tweed Ribbed Stockings (heavy make) 2 Pairs for 29/ Cannot = = Coats at Reduced Prices. for winter wear at 2/6, 2 Pairs be repeated. j= = for 4/11. Don't save your EE f§ FURS and MUFFS. Half Crowns, but save your VELVETEENS and 1 ? Lovely Fur Sets in Fox, Squirrel, health by keeping your feet DRESS MATERIAL. = = Coney, &c.-a ll Re d uce d dry aad warm. Over a Dozen Boxes of T .11 == = Coney, &c.—a!! Reduced. Over a Dozen Boxes of Twi!! E ? bcet (wort,h ) more ?) t.o cut r Ve l veteen— F ast Co l our, 19!4 = I feveral Plush Sets at 5/6 per FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, Velveteen-Fast Colour, ]9]4 ê ? up anu.Lr'rAMTTf?f? make, at 5?/,b G per yardi worti h == | Collars, Trimming, &c. 5/6> A few Boxes ditto at | ? ? Cot l ars, = We have some exceptional value, 2/6 per yard EE ? CHILDREN'S COSTUMES real Old Stock, worth 6d. to I = and MILLINERY. V- more per yard to-day. REMNANTS == = About 1,000 yards of 36 wide = = = Heaps of Bonnets, Hats, Coats, Double Warp and Twill In Flannels, Flettes, Calicoes, EE = Gloves, Gaiters, Frocks, and Flannelette at 1/81—worth Velveteen, Silks, Dress = = Pinafores-all Reduced. 2/8| and more to-day. Materials, &c., &c. = G E'Ikmm T S DEPARTMENT. I. = A Nice Assortment of Black and Grey Overcoats, Heavy Fleecy and Shetland = = Vests & Pants, Gloves and Mufflers. = SUITS.—About 30 Boys' School Suits, mostly 3 Garments, = = from 14/1 1. Boys' and Youths' Overcoats-large selection. = I TRENCH COATTS FO? ALL ?LGX??. ? ? Remember "The Early Bird," &c., therefore SHOP EARLY AND SECURE BEST BARGAINS. | S LEVEMSOM'S, H.<??T. A?mom? P.S.-Owing to depleted Staff, the Windows cannot be so carefully dressed, but Customers can EE — rely upon proper1 attention and good value inside. — ^lllllllllllllilll!lllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllll!illill!lllllllll!llllillllllllll!llllllllll!llilllllllll!lllll!lli ■——■■■■I'm THERE9S A GOOD TIME COMING for you. Although at pretest you are Buffering from a disordered digestion and ether distressing ailments and, in oonsequence, are inclined to take a j somewhat gloomy view of things, it need not be long before you recover J your heakh and your usually hopeful and cheerful disposition. All that is required to bring about this desired change is the beneficial influence of Bssshtm's Pills. This reliable medieine stimulates the liver, strengthens j the stomach, cleanses the bowels and purifies the blood ;—hence it is easy j to undentand why health may be mainta i ned by taking B';ID:LS I Sold everywhere fn boxes, labelled ls-3d and 3s-0d. g PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE AT THE "Amman Valley Chronicle" Office, AMMANFORD. WHEN YOU BUY A PIANO HAVE THE BEST. Thompson & Shackell, Ltd., Invite Inspection of their Splendid Stock of BRITISH-MADE PIANOS OF WORLD-WIDE FAME, Including Instrument* by the following Celebrated Makers:- JOHN BRINSMEAD & SONS, CHALLEN & SONS, d. & J. HOPKINSON. d. H. CROWLEY, AJELLO & SONS, BROADWOOD PIANO-PLAYERS MOORE & MOORE, JUSTINE BROWNE, CRAMBR 8L COMPANY, COLLARD & COLLARD, And others too numeroul to mention. UNSURPASSED FOR TONE. TOUCH, AND ELEGANCE OF DESIGN. AH Pianos Warranted, and Exchanged if not approved. FULL VALUE ALLOWED FOR OLD PIANOS IN EXCHANGE. 25, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. ADLMDRAEL SS: 60, Stepney Street, LLANELLY.

Conflagration at Park Col- liery, Pantyftynnon. The lamp station of the Park Colliery, Pantyffynnon, together with about 300 lamps, were completely destroyed by fire on Monday night. The fire was discovered by an em- ployee of the colliery, Mr. Michael, of LIan-1 debie, at about 10.30 p.m. Notification was sent to the Amman ford Fire Brigade, which arrived quickly on the scene, accompanied by a willing band of helpers. However, it was discovered that the hose pipes could not be connected with the hydrant, as it was situated a considerable distance away, and conse- quently the brigade were greatly handicapped in their efforts to extinguish the fire. The conflagration was now a blazing mass, and those present had no other means at their dis- posal but to extinguish-the fire by means ot water which was carried in buckets by a large r.umber of ready helpers. P.S. Britten and P. C. Edwa"rds rendered valuable service in assisting to arrest the conflagration. At the time of the outbreak the night workers had descended the mine, and their lamps were therefore not amongst those destroyed. After energetic efforts the fire was got under at about 11.30. The miners were unable to work on Tuesday.

N.S.P.C.C. AND CHilD NEGLECT. I The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children investigated 2,705 com- plaints of neglect and cruelty in England, Wales, and Ireland during the month of November. Of the 2,652 completed cases, 2,581 were found true, affecting the welfare of 7,564 children and involving 3,248 offenders. Warnings were issued in 2,325 cases; 81 were prosecuted (resulting in 80 convictions), and 175 were dealt with by transfer or in other ways. From its founda- tion in 1884 the Society has dealt with 1,010,374 complaints, involving 2,844,502 children. In the Carmarthen and Pembroke Counties Branch, during the same month, 16 cases were dealt with, affecting 41 children. The local office of 1* 6 situated at Waterloo Terrace, Ca he..

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grand Organ Recital at the Christian T empl, Ammanford On New Year' s evening, the public of Ammanford and district were given a rare musical treat at the Christian Temple, when the great English organist, Mr. J. A. Meale, of the Central Hall, Westminster, Londcn. gave a recital on the organ. He was assisted as vocalists by rvbs EJÙ Thurston, soprano, of Queen' s Hall and Albert Hall Concerts: and Mr. David Evaais, the well-known Welsh baritone. The large audience which filled the edifice were richly rewarded for their presence by the munificent performance given by Mr. Meale ,_Dd the vocal artistes. The music was such ai- appealed to the audi- erce, and it possessed a charming sweetness which did not fail to win appreciation. It is well known that the inhabitants of Amman- ford and district are lovers of good music, and the manner in which the music contri- buted at this concert appealed to, and was appreciated by, the audience indicated very distinctly that they had not lost any of their affection for musical feasts of such a high standard. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Lloyd, Hillside, and in the course of his opening remarks he said that he appreciated the honour of presiding over that fine assembly of musicians and music-lovers. He welcomed the occasion to greet them one and all with his sincerest wishes for a happy New Year. Not only were we beginning a new year, but we were also on the verge of a new era in the political and commercial worlds, and also in the intellectual, moral and religious worlds. We would have to quit ourselves like men, in view of our new duties and responsibilities. The glorious victory achieved by the Allies in the cause of humanity will not have reached its u ltimate object until such a peace has been established that nothing again can disturb the nations of the world i. their higher aspirations towards the realisation of a more secure and happy life. Science of late had played a con- spicuous part on land, in the air, on the sea and in the sea, mainly through the agency of powerf ul engines of destruction. Now, let this be turned into the channel of construc- tion, and given the full opportunity of being the means of producing rich gifts for im. proving the conditions of mankind. The golden art of music also plays an important part In the no b ler an d h,* part in the nobler and higher life, having such an influence upon us that our thoughts are far above any expression in words, as if carried away to a region sublime, and ourharts stirred to their utmost depths. It is infinitely more than the vibrations in the atmosphere, or the sound of the roaring sea, or the whisper- ing winds through the trees. These get ex- hausted. Music is some eternal beauty of sound, endless in its influence on the mind of man, and the incomparable means of a blessed communion between earth and heaven. (Ap- plause) The programme opened with Prelude and Fugue in D Major by Mr. Meale, which was excellently rendered and well received. Mr. David Evans next sang (a) After," (b) Sonny," in brilliant style, and was loudly applauded after which Mr. Meale played (a) The Magic Harp, (b) Adeste Fideles," and (c) Piece Charac- terisque," for which he was encored and re sponded with a charming little piece. Miss Elsie Thurston's initial song was Elizabeth s I ,a b et h' s Prayer, and her rendering was such that the audience insisted on an encore, to which the artiste responded. The Overture to "Oberon" was next played by the organist, and this item again was well received. Miss Thurston and Mr. David Evans rendered the duet, What have I to do with? in magnificent style, and in response to a vociferous encore gave In the Springtime." What was undoubtedly one of the tit-bits of the evening was the Tone Poem, Finlandia," on the organ, this solo giving a realistic representation of the northern climes, where gloom supervenes, relieved by fitful gleams of sunlight. This was excep- tionally well played, and offered Mr. Meale plenty of scope to shew his undoubted ability. The song, A Prayer for Freedom," .by Mr. David Evans, was finely rendered, and the artiste had to respond to the demands for an encore. The organ solos, (a) Melodie D Amour," (a) Concert Scherzo," were quite up to the standard of the previous pieces, the latter bubbling over with caprice and playfulness. Miss Elsie Thurston gave a dramatic rndition of Ocean! thou mighty Monster, and again had to respond to an encore. The final item was the organ solo, In Peril on the Sea, in which were por- j trayed a calm, portents of coming storm, the sailors' prayer, storm bursting in fury and passing away, and a thanksgiving hymn. This item was really fine, and the storm effects were most realistic. The organist was loudly applauded, and had to respond. The organist proved himself to be an artiste of exceptional ability, and his manipulation of the big instrument was a revelation to the audience. Indeed, we may safely say that there were many present who had no idea of the capabilities of the organ and had never dreamt it was possible to get such effects as were produced by Mr. Meale. We should say that a return visit of this distinguished organist would be a draw at some future date. The soprano, Miss Elsie Thurston, made her first appearance before an Ammanford audience, and judging by the reception accorded her we should say that she is likely to be heard again in the town. She possesses an extremely fine voice of good range, and her articulation was perfect. Mr. David Evans, the baritone. though not having been heard in the district of late years, is well known to local music- lovers. He possesses a voice of rich tone, and his renditions were marked by true artistic temperament. In one of his encore songs, in Welsh, his enunciation was parti- cularly good, and he undoubtedly made a good impression. The Rev. D. Tegfän Davies proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the organist, and the artistes, and Mr. D. Jones (iron- monger) seconded. Mr. Meale returned thanks, and said that the authorities of Christian Temple were to be complimented on having had the foresight to secure their organ from one of the best firms of organ builders in the country. He was loud in his praises of the organ, and thought that for its size it was equal to anything he had played on. The proceeds were in aid of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund in connection with Christian Temple. Great praise is due to the promoters of the event, as they succeeded in providing » what proved to be one of the finest concerts held in the town.

I Our Poultry Column. The oldest fowl of which we have any record is the Old English Game, and though these can be traced back for at least a thou- sand years, there is no doubt but that the birds mentioned in earlier days had this blood in their veins, which was handed down into what w% know as the Old English. With the law stopping all sorts of cock fighting, it would hardly be expected that the true type should be kept going, and yet we have some strains in the country which can trace their origin back to the best fighting blood of by- gone ages. While to-day horse racing is such a national sport, there was a time when cock fighting could have been said to occupy this place. Of course, on such being the case, birds were bred which possessed all the qualities for a combat, the chief thing being the ability to stand a lot of koocking over and yet come up again looking as if nothing had happened. In the old strains the pedigrees were kept as carefully as we now keep them of all high-class stock. Blood will tell, and it was always the ambition to put into each strain some blood from the most noted in the country. But this has gone by, and we now find the Old English being used as an exhi- bition fowl, and also for crossing to produce good laying and table fowls. The Old English look best on a free range like a park, or in a large field with plenty of room; but still, they can be bred by anyone having some fair sized grass runs who will get to know their peculiarities. There is a vast difference between the Orpington airtl the Game, for one seems larger than it looks. Few birds pluck out so well as an Old Eng- lish cockerel. while for quality there is no- thing finer than a pullet which has been well fed. Of course, neither are so big as the Orpington or the Sussex, but there is con- siderably less offal, both in waste and bone. Weight for weight they are the most economical fowls of the lot, owing to the less waste and the less weight of food consumed. The breed is very hardy, and they can be kept on almost any soil, providing it is a roomy house, perfectly dry and well venti- lated. These birds will roost outside at night, unless care is taken to see they are all shut in, and then the fox may come along and soon play havoc with the lot. The chickens are very easy to rear, and being a sitting breed, they will hatch their own eggs of necessity. It must not be expected that I they will cover as many eggs as a bigger fowl, and then they have not so much feather: but when once started sitting, they will guard the nest against all sorts of vermin. The hens have been known to kill rats to protect their young, while they often kill mice which come near their nest. Although the cock has a fiery eye, and perhaps looks vicious, it is very seldom that one will be found like this. As a rule, they can be handled in the run I or on the bench if only they have been kindly treated at home. Of course, if once they see another cock handy, they want to fight; but that is much the same with all other 1 cocks, and not peculiar to Old English Game. Although there are many colours in this variety, the most general are Spangleds and Black Reds. The former, as the name I denotes, is a mixed colour, much like the Black Red, but each feather has a white tipping at the end. This makes them very pretty and attractive at any show, and when in flocks on the grass they look fine. Where the cockerels have been brought up together they live very happily, but should they be parted, there cannot be any re-union, for they will soon kill the stranger. The cocks can be used for crossing to produce table fowls, and they greatly add to the quality of the meat and improve the shape of the breast. For this purpose, however, a big bird should be used, and not one of the smaller fighting sort. The Black Red is a brilliant co lour, because the black breast shews up the red of the wing and back. Although most of them have a white leg, birds are frequently seen with yellow legs, and some of the Black Reds have yellow legs; but these are mostly found in the old type of fighting cocks.

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Llanarthnsy Parish Council. I A meeting of the above Parish Council was I hdd at Porthyrhyd on the 28th ult. Mr. Thomas Davies, Ty'refail, Cefneithin, the V fce-chairman, presided. I It was decided to write to the Carmarthen Board of Guardians recommending the house of Mrs. James, Bryngarw, Cefneithin, as a suitable and convenient place for a pay station. !n regard to Panttawel footpath, near Maesybont, which has been closed to the public, it was unanimously resolved to refer the matter to the Carmarthen and Llandilo Rural District Councils, asking them to take the necessary steps to remove the obstruc- tions. The Committee appointed to investigate the Drefach footpath reported that it could be repaired with a little expense, and on the motion of Mr. Daniel Williams it was- decided to repair it. Mr. Thomas Davies proposed that the Car- marthen Rura,l District Council be asked to take over the maintenance of Rhosybonwen Road, near Cefneithin. Mr. Griffith Main- waring seconded, and the motion was carried. A very strong petition was received from the inhabitants of Capel Dewi and district, asking the Llanarthney Parish Council to take steps to remove the gipsy nuisance in their neighbourhood. Mr. Wm. Williams, Tir- mynydd. supported the petition, and corio- borated the statements contained therein. It was unanimously decided to report the matter to Supt. Jones, of the Cunty Police, Carmar- then, and ask him to take steps to remove the nuisance.

I OTHERS are saving money are YOU? < ONCE you start putting by a little money every few days for investment in War Savings Certificates, if is surprising how quickly you find yourself in possession of a substantial sum. The workiig men and women of Joseph Smithies & Sons, Ltd., Albert Mills, Elland, formed a War Savings Association with twenty members. When the Armistice was signed, they celebrated by bringing their purchases up to 1,500. Even if they never save another penny and simply keep their Certificates for five years, that will mean f 75 for every member. The members of Girlington Congregational Church, Bradford, formed an Association and in two years the 89 subscribers had saved ;E 3,811 -nearly £ 43 for every member. The 150 children of St. Martin's Church School, Oswestry, invested in 22 months no less than £ 4,308 in War Savings Cer- tificates-an average of more than f 28 for each child. £ 28— £ 43— £ 75 you would find any of these sums very useful. I Why not join a War Savings Association and get together a bit of capital for yourself ? ?ww f ??r ? td  't' h   '?C War Savings Certificates will help you to get it. War Savings Certificates cost 15/6 each. Their value in five yetLM* time will be f- 1 each. You can give notice at any time that you wish to withdraw your money in full yr¡h any interest which is due. You can buy War Savings Certificates from any loney vrd.er Pest Office, Bank, or Shopkeeper acting as Official Agent.

Death of Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B. It is with regret we record the death of Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C.. G.C.B., which sad event occurred at Dolau- cothi on Friday morning last, at the age of 86 years. j The deceased gentleman attended Caio Church on C hristmas Day, subsequently, as was his custom, visited the poor people of the village. He was taken ill on Boxing Day, and his medical man found he was suffering from a chill on the liver. No anxiety was felt until Monday, when he was taken sud- denly worse, and expired as redorted above. Sir James was born in India, educated in Scotland, employed for 35 years as a soldiei through some of the most memorable incidents in the history of British arms, and spent the last 36 years in peaceful retirement, using his influence for the good of the community. He saw a great deal of service in the Horse Artillery during the Indian Mutiny from 1857 to 1858, being present at actions on the Hindun River, Badle-Ka-Serai, Nujjsefghur, and the siege and storming of Delhi, at which occurred that display of brilliant bravery which won for the then Lieut. James Hills the greatly prized V.C. The date was Tuiy 9th, 1857. It was a fter his marriage in 1882 that the famous soldier became well known m South Wales. In that year he was married in the Henry VII Chapel at Westminster Abbey tc Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late John Jones, of Dolaucothi, and in 1883 he assumed the surname of Johnes by Royal licence. Sir James and Lady Hills- Johnes celebrated their silver wedding in 1907. Sir James took a keen interest in public affairs, and was an alderman of the Carmar- thenshire County Council, a trustee and chair- man of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, a mem- ber of the Committee of the West Wales Sanatorium, the Carmarthenshire Chamber of Agriculture, and of the Llandovery Board ol Guardians. He was also at one time chair- man of the Technical Instruction Committee of the Carmarthenshire County Council, trustee and hon. treasurer of Llandovery Col- lege, and some years ago was treasurer of the University College of South Wales and Mon. mouthshire. Two years ago the University of Wales conferred upon him an honorary degree. He was appointed hon. colonel of the Car- marthenshire Artillery (Militia) in 1891, and has shewn great interest in the citizen army during his chairmanship of the Carmarthen- shire Territorial Association. He was presi- dent of the United Services Brigade (Swan- sea), a governor of the Corps of Commis- sionaires, and an active supporter of rifle clubs in South Wales. On May 31st, 1910, he was presented with the honorary freedom of the borough of Carmarthen as a recognition of his services to the county of his adoption.

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SCIENCE CLASS. The Local Government Science Class has again resumed its deliberations. The mem- bers enjoy the' instructive and educative hours spent there. On Tuesday evening next, at & o'clock, one of the students will draw attention to the failure of the local Councillors to put into operation many Acts of Parliament. These measures are intended for the welfare and. improvement of the town. It is desired that all friends who take an interest in the above Class should make a special effort to attend on Tuesday next, as in view of the coming local elections, it would be well to get thoroughly conversant with the powers of Councillors.