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?H!N?HH))nnnt!)Hn!nn!nHHt!HnHHH!nHi!n))ni!i!HnH!n!n!nntnnnt!tn!H!Nt!nH!nH!HntHn!HnH!tHnn!HHH!?HHM??? LE- N'. ê 'V .NSO S i ? ê I GrR^sSJX' JL W TT1 | I èiÊÀiÂNêE m^wssssi NOW N 1 H J*r A Discount of 2/- in the JE or Train Fare paid within 7 Miles, on all = = purchases of 20/ upwards, in addition to the GREAT REDUCTIONS = | IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ———— | | MILLINERY. Several Dozen Stylish Feit = Hats, Real Velours, and smartly EE Trimmed Hats at a Great Sacrifice. ê JACKETS & COSTUMES. E: Odd lines in Winter Coats, g from 9/11. Stylish Tweed EE Coats at Reduced Prices. | FURS and MUFFS. EE Lovely Fur Sets in Fox, Squirrel, = Coney, &c.-all Reduced. EE Several Plush Sets at 5/6 per EE Set (worth more) to cut up for Collars, Trimming, &c. 1 CHILDREN'S COSTUMES 1 and MILLINERY. = Heaps of Bonnets, Hats, Coats, Ej Gloves, Gaiters, Frocks, and = Pinafores-all Reduced. BLOUSES, CORSETS, and UNDERCLOTHING. Special lines-Blouses & Corsets at Bargain Prices, Ladies' Flannelette Nightdresses (good old value), Fleeced Knickers at 2/112, 3/11b, and 4/11 (worth double to-day), 30 doz. Ladies' Black and Coloured Ribbed Stockings (heavy make) for winter wear at 2/6, 2 Pairs for 4/11. Don't save your Half Crowns, but save your health by keeping your feet dry and warm. FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, and CALICOES. We have some exceptional value, real Old Stock, worth 6d. to 1/- more per yard to-day. About 1,000 yards of 36" wide Double Warp and Twill Flannelette at I/S:worth 2/81 and more to-day. SHEETS, BLANKETS, QUILTS and HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY. | Pure white & coloured Blankets, êê Wadded Quilti and Eider- = downs, Pillow Cases & Bolsters, = Curtains, at Sale Prices. = 25 Pairs only of Heavy Twill ê Sheets, full sizes, at 14/9, EE 2 Pairs for 29/ Cannot EE be repeated. EE VELVETEENS amd | DRESS MATERIAL. = Over a Dozen Boxes of Twill = Velveteen-Fast Colour, 1914 = make, at 3/6 per yard, worth EE 5/6. A few Boxes ditto at ê 2/8 per yard.. =j REMNANTS g In Flannels, Flettes, Calicoes, = Vel veteen, Silks, Dress EE Materials, &c., &c. = G E DEPARTMENT. M A Nice Assortment of Black and Grey Overcoats, Heavy Fleecy and Shetland EE H Vests & Pants, Gloves and Mufflers. = §§ BOYS SUITS.-About 30 Boys' School Suits, mostly 3 Garments, || from 14/11. Boys' and Youths' Overcoats-large selection. EE TJRENC:E[ COATS FOR. ALL AGES. 1 = Remember "TLe Early Bird," &c., therefore SHOP EARLY AND SECURE BEST BARGAINS. = | LEVENSON HIGH STREET, AMMANFORD. ( L E V E t4 N HIGH STRE ET, AmamnArn''FORD P.S.-Owing to cJepJetsd Staff, tha Windows cannot be so carefully dressed, but Customers can ê — rely upon getting proper attention and good value insist) ê 1111111 J 1111111 U 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 "1111111 IIIUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII (11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 I THERE'S A GOOD TIME COMING { I for you. AUhoufh at present you are suflerini from a disordered digestion B and other diatrttsing ailments and, in consequence, are inclined to take a I somewhat gloom) view of things, it need not be long before you recover B your beakh and yout usually hopeful and cheerful disposition. All that is I required to bring about this desired change is the benefbial influence of ■ Beeeham's Pills. This ttliable medioine stimulates the liver, strengthens B the stomach, cleanses the beweis and purifies the blood ;—hence it is easy j B to aaderatend why health may be maintained by taking beecham's pills OEE?iM?jJjfiLLJ K Sold everywhere in boxes, labelled 1 s3d and 3s-0d. œitk\j"2If1 PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE AT THE Amman Valley Chronicle" Office, AMMANFORD. WHEN YOU BUY A PIANO HAVE THE BEST. Thompson Ii Shackell, Ltd., ¡ Invite Inspection of their Splendid Stock of BRITISHMADE PIANOS OF WORLD-WIDE FAME, Including Instruments by the following Celebrated Makers:- JOHN BRINSWIEAD & SONS, CHALLEN & SONS, <1. & J. HOPKINSON, J. H. CROWLEY, AJELLO & SONS, BROADWOOD PIANO-PLAYERS MOORE & MOORE, JUSTINE BROWNE, CRAMER & COMPANY, COLLARD & COLLARD, And others too numerous to mention. UNSURPASSED FOR TONE, TOUCH, AND ELEGANCE OF DESIGN. All Pianot Warranted, and Exchanged if not approved. FULL VALUE ALLOWED FOR OLD PIANOS IN EXCHANGE. 25, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. ADDBESS: 60, Stepney Street, LLANELLY.

Funeral of the Late Lieut.- General SirJas. Hills-Johnes The funeral of the late Lieut.-General Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., LL.D., of Dolaucothi (the senior V.C. in the British Army), took place on Friday last with full military honours. The whole countryside was in mourning, and people of all classes ot society attended to pay tribute to the distin- guished soldier. A detachment of the 4th (Reserve) Welsh Regiment, of which Sir James was honorary colonel, was present, accompanied by Brigadier-General C. H. P. Carter, C.B., C.M.G., commanding Milford Haven Garrison Lieut.-Colonel Brett, com- manding Royal Garrison Artillery, Pembroke Dock Lieut.- Colonel T. A. Headlam, com- manding 4th (Reserve) Welsh Regiment; Major J. F. de Rees, second in command 4th (Reserve) Welsh Regiment, Pembroke Dock; Major E. Forbes, R.G.A.; Captain Webber, R.G.A. Captain R. J. Griffiths, 4th Welsh Regiment; Lieutenants J. F. Davies, T. E. Jones, Todd, and Wool way, R.G.A., ana joined in the cortege to Caio Parish Church, where the interment of the remains in the Dolaucothi family vault took place. The coffin, which was of oak grown on the Dolau- cothi Estate, bore the following 3 nscr1 iptiIon I Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills- johnes, V.C., G.C.B., LL.D. Born 20th August, 1823; died 3rd January, 1919. Gwyn ei fyd.' The coffin, wrapped in the Union Jack, with the deceased general' s sword and uniform placed upon it, was borne on a gun carriage. The procession, which was headed by the tenantry, was accompanied by a firing party, and the Band of the 4th Welsh, who played the" Dead March." There was an impressive service at the church, which was filled to overflowing. The officiating clergy were the Bishop of St. David's, Archdeacon R. Williams, Llandilo; Rev. Griffith Jones, vicar of Caio; Rev. W. W. Poole Hughes, warden of Llandovery; Rev. H. Lloyd, vicar of Cynghordy; Rev. Morgan Griffiths, vicar of Llanycrwys; Colonel Rev. Connop Price, C.F. and Rev. Isaac Edwards, curate of Caio. The service was choral, and deceased's favourite hymns were sung, Miss Casburn, the organist of the church, presiding at the organ. Following the committal rites, three volleys were fired over the grave and the bugler of the 4th Welsh Regiment sounded the Last Post."

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I Llandilo Urban Council. The quarterly meeting of the Llandilo Urban District Council was held at the Public Hall, Lla.ndilo, on Tuesday evening, the 7th inst., Mr. A. E. Harries, J.P., Chairman, presiding. There were also pre- sent: Mr. H. W. Jones, Vice-chairman; Mr. D. Pritchard Davies, Mr. Wm. Hopkins, J.P., Mr. J. H. Rees, Mr. E. W. Evans, Mr. John Stephens, Mr. David Morgan, Mr. Benjamin Hughes, Mr. J. R. Evans, and Capt. W. L. Roberts; together with thel Clerk (Mr. J. C. Edmunds) and the Surveyor (Mr. W. A. Parry). I VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. Before proceeding .-ith the business of the Council, a vote of condolence with Lady Hills- Johnes on the death of Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., was moved by the Chairman, and seconded by Capt. W. L. Roberts, who stated that as a result of his long association with the General he could say ho almost loved him. I WATER SUPPLY. I Mr. D. Pritchard Davies said that a small deputation should be appointed to go before the Rural District Council to inform there that the Urban Council were prepared to supply them with water. Capt. Roberts stated that they wanted water, and the Urban District Council had water for sale. Mr. W. Hopkins moved that the Clerk should summon a special meeting, so that the deputation should have the facts to place before them. Mr. D. P. Davies, however, urged that the deputation should first of all go to the Rural Distrirt Council and see if they wanted water. Mr. D. Morgan agreed with Mr. Wm. Hopkins that they should go into the question thoroughly. Mr. W. Hopkins said that he had had ar. interview with Mr. R. Shipley Lewis, the Clerk of the Rural District Council, and he said he was sure the Rural District Council would receive a deputation, most graciously. The motion of Mr. W. Hopkins was car- ried. Mr. D. Pritchard Davies still thought they would be putting the cart before the horse. The Rural District Council had not asked for water. Mr. E. W. Evans: What are we bothering about it then? I WAR TROPHY FOR LLANDILO. A letter was read from Mr. J. W. Nicholas, per Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord Lieutenant of the county, as to a war trophy for Llandilo. Mr. D. Pritchard Davies moved, and Mr. D. Morgan seconded, that the matter be left to a small Committee. Mr. Morgan said that he had been talking to several gentlemen, and elicit; was an idea they should have a trfnd of museum for trophies, as Mr. D. Pritchard Davies said they might, if need be, utilise the County School or the Elementary School. Mr. J. H. Rees thought they should first take into consideration what steps should be taken to commemorate the local soldiers who fell in the war. Then they might have a museum. The Chairman, Vice-chairman, Capt. W. L. Roberts, and Mr. J. Stephens were ap- pointed members of the Committee to deal with the matter. A letter was received from Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord Lieutenant of the county, stating that a German field gun and ;vo machine-guns were already to be sent. Mr. D. Pritchard Davies pointed out that Llandovery had three field guns. Capt. Roberts said a lot depended on the o!onel of the regiment, who might ha ,e cap- tured a gun and presented it to his native town. They might write to Colonel Spence Jones.

I RAILWAY BETWEEN LLANDILO AND LAMPETER. Mr. John Stephens moved that renewed efforts be made to obtain a railway between Llandilo and Lampeter. He said that when the matter was opened before, the prospect was good. They wanted to open up the country between the two places. It was pos- sible that new industries might be opened up, and then the advantage of it for pleasure was not to be overlooked. He pointed out that Lampeter was moving in the matter, and the Council of the town should be informed that the Llandilo Council would work harmoniously with them. The Chairman had a motion about running motors between the places. There was n6 reason why that also should not be done. A deputation from this Council would be quite prepared to meet members of the Lampeter Council. Mr. J. R. Evans believed the Lampeter Council were prepared to join with them. Capt. W. L. Roberts said it was the agri- cultural people who should move. Mr. J. H. Rees said that the town had committed itself to £ 3,000, and the question now was, were they justified in going to expense ? Mr. D. Morgan thought Mr. Rees was out of order. Mr. Rees said he only wanted to know where they were. The Chairman did "not think they need spend any money. Railways would be nationalised. Mr. H. W. Jones would like to know if they as a Council were prepared to support a private enterprise. It was no good talking of the Great Western Railway, as they did not know what they would do. The Chairman said he agreed the depu- tation should not commit itself. Mr. Hopkins said that when the deputations met, they would have the scheme explained. From what Mr. Lloyd George had said, he believed the Government would construct the railway. The motion was agreed to. VARIA. It was mentioned that income tax of f- 151 8s. Id. had been paid. The Surveyor stated that the Caretaker of the Reservoir was quite prepared to do all that was necessary. In dealing with the damage and theft of an expensive lock for the Park, last November Fair, Mr. D. Morgan said they ought to try to see if the culprits could not be brought to justice. The Chairman said the lock had cost £ 3 I Os., and Mr. Morgan moved that the Clerk be given plenary power to replace it. In reply to a letter from Mr. J. W. Nicholas, it was resolved that preference in making appointments should be given to dis- charged soldiers.

J Our Poultry Column. I In a prsvious note the Old English Game was mentioned, giving the varieties and colours, with their method of breeding; but now let me go on with Modern Game. This variety has gone down considerably dunng the past twenty years, but still in some dis- tricts therj are a good many bred. It is not the smallholder's fowl, and yet there are some who keep them on small places just because they like them and will appreciate their fancy points. These have been pro- duced from the Old English purely by selec- tion, always using the longest leg and shortest feathered bird" for the breeding pen Anyone can see that this length would soon be obtained after a few years' breeding, till now it is the longest legged fowl we have. The Modern Game are a long way from the ground, and at first sight it would appear that they have a small body; but owing to the short close feather, the body is heavier and larger than meets the eye. In point of quality they have the best flesh of any, with a slight game flavour, which is preferred by some people. With such a length of leg, they need plenty of exercise, or they soon become weak, and then fall over. This means a free range or very large runs, and the continual walking about keeps them fit and strengthens the legs. I have seen a flock of fifty Pile cockerels in an open field, and there is nothing prettier on the grass. Though not so numerous in colours as the Old Eng- lish, there is a big variety, the principal ones being Black Red, Brown Red, Piles, and Duckermgs. Now and then one comes across the Birchen Greys, but of the lot the Black Red is the most popular. It was one of this colour which as a cockerel at Birmingham Show, some years back sold for £ 200—a record for any breed. The colours as described are like the Old English, but they do not carry so much' feather, the neck, I saddle and tail being a lot smaller, which makes the bird look small. There is no diffi- culty in rearing the chicks, but when the cockerels get aoout ten weeks old, they have a tendency to develop leg weakness, which is somewhat like cramp, though the two mus! not be confused and thought the same. The le-gs of the Modem Game are very small and thin, and when the body grows rapidly the legs are not always able to carry it, and sc the bird has a difficulty in getting about. A course of iron tonic and occasional rubbing of the legs with embrocation will soon put then: right. Another fowl which is called a Game, and yet is not Game according to the ruling of the Poultry Club and the Indian Game Club, is that of the Indian. In shape and character and spirit there is a lot of Game about them, for they will fight well when put down with other cocks, and yet in the ordinary way are as qmet and docile as a chicken. When once a cock is upset and becomes spiteful, it certainly is dangerous to children; but as a rule it keeps very Quiet and gentle. One cannot recommend the Indian Game as layers, but they make an excellent table fowl when crossed with some other hen, or. can be used pure, though the pronounced yellow leg and skin is not always favoured. The chief feature of the Indian is its wide body, for both sexes should have their legs wide apart, and this gives them weight. When fattened properly they shew no breastbone, but just a front of solid meat, from which many slices could be cut. In breeding India/is, you must be governel by the age and weigit of the stock, for as a rule the ljigger the cock the less hens he will serve. A good averagf is .four for each cock, though a vigorous cockerel will carry up to eight, and fertilises every egg. So often the best hens will not lay when you want them, and then it you want chickens from these special birds, you must mate up when laying and chance the time for hatching. The big Indian breeder will have pens mated up nearly all the year, because he has a special hen laying when an the others have stopped; and it is Gnly by this method that he can keep her- stock going There is not much trouble in raising the chicks, for they succeed with ordinary treat- ment but when they begin to leave the mother they need plenty of good food, espe- cially the cockerels, otherwise you cannot get the size and weight.

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I RUBBER SALVAGE SCHEME. I The Rubber Salvage Scheme inaugurated by the Ministry of National Service, the National Salvage Council, and the British Red Cross Society ceased on January 4th. The objects of the scheme have been achieved, and it has been a conspicuous success. As tke result of the combined efforts of the Departments concerned, scrap rubber, which in all probability would have been entirely wasted, will be put to practical use, and the funds of the British Red CrQis will be materially enhanced for the special benefit of the sick and wounded in the war. Motor garages, electric and motor om-ibus companies, and firms representing almost every phase of the industry, have co-operated heartily in making the scheme a success, and the same remark applies to ind'vidual mem- bers of the public. The organisers, therefore, wish to extend their thanks to the donors of the rubber, and to all helpers who have so successfully co- operated in various directions to assist the nation in such a worthy cause.

Brynasnmsn Golden Wedding AN INTERESTING EVENT. I On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David Isaac, Bryn Road, Brynamman, cele- brated their golden wedding, amid the good wishea of the family of three generations, and friends. Mr. Isaac, who is unfortunately laid up consequent upon an accident he sustained by falling the other day, was born 77 years ago at Bancddoledig, Capel Isaac, or, as the old school residents would express it, "oddiar ei gwar hi," meaning from the back of Llan- dilo. He came to reside at Brynamman in 1858, and assisted his father at the Bryn Quarry (Quarry Road), who had undertaken a contract to supply stones towards the second extension of Gibea Chapel. It appears that he shared the accommodation of Gwydderig at Bryn Hafod for some time, and he and the deceased bard of stanza fame were inti- mate friends. It is somewhat of a coincidence that Mr. Isaac should spend the evening of his life where he first found shelter after his advent to Gwter Fawr, for he now resides adjacent to Bryn Hafod. Mr. Isaac became a bar rollerman at the now dismantled Ammar Iron Works, and was engaged in that occu- pation for 24 years. Latterly he discharged the duties of night foreman at the same works. It would be intensely -interesting to relate tht history of this period, but space is limited. He was secretary of the Alfreds Philan- thropic Society, Tregeyb Arms Lodge, for 36 years with fidelity. He relinquished this position in the year 1909. He is a most original character, and loves to relate the his tory of olden times. He takes keen interest in ecclesiastical affairs and current politics. Mrs. Elizabeth Isaac was born 72 years ago at Brynteg, LIandilo Road. She has been industrious all her life, and is as active to-day as ever. She climbs the hilly street! of her native place as' easily as many twenty years her junior, and has discharged domestic dirties at a certain establishment in the village every Monday without a single excep tion for the last fourteen years. She has the unique distinction of not having taken a doss of medicine all her life. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac were married at Christ Church, Garnant, on January 11th, 1869, of the five children born unto them, four sar- viyMrs. Thomas Bowen, Llandilo Road; Mrs. Frank Davies, Pencorsto; Mrs. W. J. Thomas, Glyn Road and Mr. Handel Isaac, Pencorsto. Mr. David John Isaac, who was the third of the children, met with a fatal accident at Gwaun-cae-grwen Colliery in 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac have thirty-two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. May they have a pleasant evening of life.

"For the Blood Is the Life." |j If it is any such Disease ?t?M;?, <S!'r??, Bad Iegs, ????? ? -4?e«??, !7?/'<, 6'?K?«?r ??? ?!?<?M?M?<, ?M?, .PitM??, Sores and Eruptions, Piles, Rheumatism, Gout, cfc., don't waste your time and money on lotions and ointments which cannot get below the surface of the skin. "Wbat you want and what B you must have is a medicine that will B thoroughly free the blood of the poison- H QUS matter which alone is the true cause I of all your suffering. Clarke's Blood ■ Mixture is just such a medicine. It is H composed of ingredients which quickly H attack, overcome and expel tft,e im- B purities from the blood, that is why so H macy truly wonderful cures stand to I its credit. I Over success. ?H /"T?? Pleasant sxr /Qa^e'sY I "JL ood ? AMirture/j Sold by all Chemise \? AND BE CURED.?  ? ?t °d* Ston« BE ■ 2/9 per Refuse All EVERYBODY'S I Substitutes. BLOOD PURIFIER." I

National £ §g Coliectian for the Wounded. In spite of the scarcity and high price of eggs, Mrs. Florence Davies, Controller of the Stroud Green Depot of the National Collec- ton for the Wounded, of which Queen Alexandra is the sole patron, succeeded in collecting no less than 2,508 eggs during the week December 16th to December 23rd, which she inaugurated to celebrate her three years' work, and headed the entire list of over 2.000. depots in Great Britain and Ireland.

LIFE OF WORRY. WHY? Worry, Trouble, Anxiety, Irritations, and Pain than Ailment of the SKIN, FLESH, BONE AND JOINTS. Immediate Relief is obtained if you only use COMER'S BALM. My leg has been very bad for a long time, Burning Pain almost un- bearable, until I used GohwjR's BALM,' which at once eased the pus an d very soon cured me." Gomer's Balm is now well bow. throughout the lands as the most useful and successful temedy. USE Gomel's Balm for All kinds of Skin Rash, Sores, Wounds, Ulcers, Cuts, Burnt, Scalds, Excoriations, Abrasions, Bad Legs, Varicose Veins. Gomev's Balm ,for Eczema, Breakings-out in Children's Heads, Ringworm, Callings, Irrita- tions, Itchings, in Women and Children. Gomel's Balm for Piles, Scurvy, Inflamed Corns, Bunions, and Gouty Joints, Rheu- matic Limbs, Stiff Joints, Lumbagc THIS VALUABLE REMEDY SHOULD BE KEPT AND USED IN EVERY HOME. It will soon put an end to all Worry. Ask for "GOMER'S BALM," and see that the name in full is on the Box, also the name of JACOB HUGHES," without which none is genuine. Sold by Chemists and Stores at 1/3, 3/ 5/- (including War Tax), or send 1/4, 3/2, or 5/3 (in stamps or postal order) to Maker— Jacob Hughes, M.P.S.. L.D.S., MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, PENARTH. Cardiff.