The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC. I Results of London College of Music Examination held at Ammanford December 11th and 12th, 1919:- Primary Section.—First Class: Beryl O. Harries, Brinley Roberts, and Clarice M. Evans. Pan: Violet Ladd, Betty Jones, David Lloyd George, Katie May ]One6. Caroline Rowlands, and Gerald Rees. Elementary Section.—Honours: Elizabeth J. Morgan, Lizzie Davies, Hilda Griffiths, Frances M. E. Jones, John P. Stephens, and William E. L. Edwards. First Class: Caroline Henry, Thomas S. Beynon, Atinie E. Roberts, Maggie M. Rees, David R. Evans, Margaret S. Hughes, John B. James, and Sarah Hilda Morgan. Pass: Monica Jones, Ena Heal, Olwen Jenkins, Morgan Stephens, Florence Thomas, and Rachel L. Brown. Intermediate Section.— Honours: R. Syl- vester Rogers and AFice Jones. First Class: Brynmor Davies, Essie Winifred Tanr, Haydn Hicks, Eunice M. Clarke, W. G. B. King, and Evelyn V. Brown. Pass: Maggie Jones, Rachel Evans, Leslie James, Trevor G. Taylor, and John T. Rees. Advanced Intermediate.—First Class: Sarah Gertrude Sheriff and Gilbert Lewis. Senior.—First Class: Amanys Jones and John C. Hughes. Pass: Tegwen Lewis and Tom E. Cleaver.

CHRISTIAN TEMPLE, Ammanford. The Annual ORGAN RECITAL Will be given at the above place On Xmas Evening, Dec. 25, 1919, BY Mr. ALLAN BROWN, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., Organist of the City Temple, London. ARTISTES Soprano: MadamjBessie Morris National Winner. Bass Mr. W. T. Rhys National Winner. Chairman GWILYM R. JONES, Esq. Doors open at 7; to commence at 7-30. Admission: Reserved Seats, 3/ Front do., 2/ Second do., 1/3 (Inclusive of Tax). intiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiini ê v EE Footwear for the Holidays. i = fi Fine display of {Boots and Shoes, EE 55 suitable for the present Season, stocked ———— = ê in all leading well-known grands. ———— = filso Large Assortment of Qents\ = = Ladies' and Children's Slippers for = ê Xmas Presents. = I JOB VHOMAS, I = The Square, JMMANFORD. I niiiiiiniiiHiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiimifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTi 1 XMAS, 1919. j XMAS, 19!9. i For ?er?/?m? <5'mar? in ■; twen's Wear. JAMES & (jVANS, i "j COLLEGE STREET, 5 AMMANFORD. '•WVWVWWWWWWSiWWWWJWJVwwwvw J j Boys' Xmas Presents! I ij Have just received a large quantity of MECCANOS S MINIATURE ENGINEERING SETS, and < ? "HOBBIES" FRETWORK OUTFITS, all sizes. The most sensible presents for your Boys. CALL i «| EARLY. Ji Also noted for Household Ironmongery and  j! Cutlery Prices Defie& t NOTE THE ADDRESS: JL ARTHUR WILLIAMS, Dcfiancc Stores, Phone: No. s Ammanford. < < 8. 8f. rJ-.t

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. To the Editor, Amman Vallev Chronicle. Sir,-It was reported at the last meeting of the Free Church Council that the treasurer had received the following communication, together with the enclosure mentioned in it:— *• Advent, 1919.-Dear Sir,-Will you please accept the enclosed mite ( £ 2) for the use of your Churches, and oblige One who has been blind.' The Council desires to acknowledge the receipt of same through the medium of your columns, in the hope that such will fall under the eye of the anonymous donor, and would thereby assure him of the Council's gratitude for the donation to its funds, and for the implied confi dence and interest in its work. D. E. HARRIS, I J. MEIRION WILLIAMS, Secretaries. I

Local & District News. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Reports, News Paragraphs, and all Communications for the "AMMAN VALLEY CHRONICLE" should be sent not later than WED- NESDAY earlier when- ever possible—addressed— EDITOR, Amman Valley Chronicle," AMMANFORD. Will all Correspondents, whether writing in Welsh or in English, please remember, when sending in their contributions, that proper names and address must be given, not necessarily for insertion, but as a guarantee of good faith.

Under the Lamp. [By "THE WATCHMAN."] I Dr. Vaughan Thomas, who has done much to foster the abilities of the rising Welsh talent, claims to be connected with the Amman Valley. His fatherly advice to one who is about to enter a wider musical circle, and to further what promises to be a brilliant career, was on Monday evening at the Palace Theatre appreciated by the vast audi- ence. The progressive ideas submitted were in themselves a moral from which much can be learned. He emphasised the importance of the Welsh people keeping their heads together. Was there every so encouraging an address delivered at Ammanford? The literary and musical art predominant in the Welsh race was genuinely portrayed. frue, the Welshman has not recog- nised his claim in the world of Art. 1 he foundation has long ago been laid, and is solid. When we recall the works of the geniuses of the past, our very heart goes out in jubilation. 1 heir very names will for ever stand upon the scroll of fame, and thanks be to these, there is no need (as Dr. l'homas stated) tor the Welshman to take off his hat to anybody. Will the ordin-ary Man in the Street recognise the signifi- cance of the claim set forth, and think ot the grandeur attached to it? it is ours but for the asking. 1 hen let us set to work and carry on with the build- ing of a Pillar of Fame, designed by the. eminence of those gone before. As 1 previously said, the foundation is laid, and is firm and secure. there is no stcrm that can affect it.

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Llandovery Gossip. [By CIW BOWDDWR.") Father Christmas' advent this year will be heralded by a fairly plentiful supply of the eatables associated with the season, and the well-paid wage-earner will doubtless avail himself to the full of the opportunity to satisfy his appetite. But what of the poor, those whose .earnings may be anything from half a Bradbury or Fisher to a quid? What of them, my friends? With commodities at the present sky-high prices, it is precious little beef, turkey, goose, plum pudding or mince pies will pass down their alimentary corals. Give them a thought before the church bells signal the arrival of the historic mom, and if you are in a position to do so, show them a little practical sympathy. Without shouting it from the housetops, or even whispering the fact to your next-door neighbour, send them what you can in money or in kind. But let it be done in such a way that the phrase, the taint of charity," is foreign to the occa- sion. Above all, save the feelings of those who are benefiting at your hands by avoiding any reference to your benevolence in the columns of'the newspapers. The satisfaction which follows the performance of a kind act ought to be a sufficient reward. < t < I have known in my time many amiable, well-meaning people whose munificence has won for them much praise. But alas! this horrible weakness for publicity has in many cases brought more pain than brightness into the lives of those they have assisted. I once knew some well,meaming ladies in whom this vanity was so strongly developed that the omission of a reference in local news- papers to their charitable acts meant some un- comfortable half-hours afterward* to the scribes responsible on the part of their little bosses—the Editors. I regret to note' that Councillor W. J. Esmond, one of Llandovery's most prominent public men, is suffering from a nervous break- down. I am sure all my readers will wish him a speedy recovery. t The musical tastes of the public are to be well catered for at Yuletide. The "Demobs" will hold an eisteddfod, which is likely to be a great success. The hon. secretary is Mr. A. D. Morgan, Victoria Street, who is put- ting his back thoroughly into the work. Eben- ezer Baptist and Salem Congregationa l Churches will hold concerts, for which some well-known artistes have been engaged. Hearty congratulations to the Vicar, the Rev. D. Edmondes-Owen, and his band of workers on the success which attended the bazaar in aid of Llanfair Church Restoration Fund. I am told that the proceeds amounted to about JE500. « The German gun which the authorities pre- sented to the town some time ago is getting something more than a burden to sensitive members of the Town Council. It is a night- mare. It, I verily believe, disturbs the slumbers of some of them. No permanent resting place has yet been found for it. That is a matter which iis likely to engage the very serious attention of the members at a special meeting to be called shortly. « < t The public are curious to know what the very important matter the Mayor (Councillor M. H. Nichols) is going to bring before the special meeting of the Council is. No better > way, provided the secret is well kept, could possibly be devised for securing a good attendance than to surround the announce- ment with an air of mystery. It was the plan adopted by Lloyd George when he made his histoclr announcement at the cinemas when the stuffing had been practically knocked out of the Germans. Everybody had been made fairly familiar with the trend 'of events through the newspapers in advance, but the astute little Cymro knew the value of a diversioo.. m m The tentacles of Trade Unionism are spreading. At the last Council meeting, the Secretary of the Amalgamated Union of General Workers appealed on behalf of the scavenger and roadman for an increase in each case of tOs. weekly. Who knows. This appeal, if it falls on deaf ears, may lead to all the inconvenience and excitement of a strike. « t t I wonder if the Mayor's coming announce- ment has anything to do with the forthcoming visit of the Premier? Might I say, without I hope giving any offence, that the public interest in the proposed functions here and elsewhere is decidedly on the wane. This is attributable to the unavoidable delay.

Forthcoming Events. I Dec. 25.—Christian Temple, Ammanford: Annual Organ Recital. Dec. 25.-Capel Newydd, Bettws- Grand Dramatic Recital. Dec. 25 & 26.—Tai'rgwaith Football Ground: Grand Football Tournament. Dec. 25.-Pavilion, Uandebie: Annual Eis- teddfod. Dec. 25 (Christmas Night) .—Court Henry Reading Room: Grand Competitive Con- cert. Dec. 25, 26 & 27.-Moriah, Brynamman: Three Grand Performances of Cantata y Plant." Dec. 25 & 26.-Drill Hall, Llandilo: Grand Performances of the Prize Drama, "Ephraim Harris." Dec. 25, 26 & 27.-Public Hall, Gwaun- cae-gurwen: Three Grand Performances of the successful Welsh drama, "Aeres Maesyfelin. Dec. 26.-Aasembly Rooms, Llandovery: Grand Eisteddfod. Dec. 26 Boxing Day).—Church Hall, Carmel: Third Annual Eisteddfod. Dec. 27.—St. Edmund's Church, Tycroes: Annual Sale of Work and Christmas Tree. Dec. 27.-National Schools, Tycioes: Annual I Christmas Tree and Sale of Work. Jan. I.-Moriah, Brynamman: Lecture by Rev. T. Davies, Llandyssul. jan. 1.ion, Llandebie: Grand Eisteddfod. Jan. I.-Ebenezer, Ammanford: Lecture by Mr. John Lewis, J.P. Jan. 8.—Pavilion, Llandebie: Grand Concert by Llandebie Male Voice Party. Jan. JO.-Carmel, Gwaun-cae-gurwen: Grand Miscellaneous Concert. Jan. IO.-Carmel Chapel, Gwaun-cae-gurwen: Grand Miscellaneous Concert. Jan. 15.-Public Hall, Cross Hands: First Annual Open Show of Poultry, Cage Birds and Pigeons. Jan. 15.-New Bethel, Garnant: Grand Organ Recital. Jan. 15.-Pavilion, Llandebie: Grand Sale of Work. Jan. 24.-Caersalem. Drefach: Grand Mis- cellaneous Concert.

FAMINE AMONG THE CHILDREN. The Archbihsops of Canterbury and York and the Presidents and Chairman of the Free Churches have issued a united appeal con- cerning the relief of sufferers, especially young children in the famine-stricken areas of Europe and Asia Minor. It is recommended that on Sunday, December 28th—being Holy Innocents Day-prayeps should be offered and collections taken on behalf of the Save the Children Fund." The Pope is issuing an appeal to Roman Catholics in all parts of the world to join in the offering of alms and prayers on December 28th. The Archbishop suggests that contributions and church collec- tipns should be sent to the Fund (under the patronage of the International Red Cross Society), 7, St. James' Terrace, N.W. 8.

I rttSENTHUUI TO THE REV. ANTHONY "tiRI Irh, UUHbLAti. I On Monday evening last, at the Church riall, V_>ors.ias, a presentation was made to the i\ev. Aiwnony mitten on his tetnement as vicar. i he chair was occupied Dy lVir. i. Morgan, M.E., the popular manager ot the Umiyn Cotiliery. The Building was crowded —a tokerl ot the esteem and respect in which the rev. gentleman was held. i he presen- tation was got up by the iNonconiormists ana the general public of the disuict. Ivi r. 67itten has been micap of Gorsias for the la t 11 years, and during that tune has been responiolDiefor the building of the Church rtall, renovation of the church, and the erec- tion of St. Ann's Church at Cross Hands. The Chairman made touching references to Mr. Britten's departure. Songs and recita- tion swer-c. rendered by friends from the parish during the proceedings, and the following delivered, addresses:- -!Wemis. James Thomas, I hom»s Harries, H. Samways, and D. Farr Davies, J.P., Cross Hands, as well as the Revs. W. Bowen, Job Herbert, J. Davies, — Evrans, and James, all of whom are NoncOlnfromist ministers. The presentation was handed over by Mr. fJohn Price, 'one of the oldest members of the district, and consisted of a walle.t and notes to the value of £54. Mr. Britten feelingly responded on behalf of himself and Mrs. Britten, who has also recendy received a presentation. fiom the members of the Mothers' Union and from the G.F.S. Class as a token of their api ireciation of the good work clone by her. A st unptuous tea was on each occasion provided, ai Iding to the sancenty of the promoters. I This (Thursday)- evening the Rev. and Mrs. Britten are to receive a prese, atation from the members of the two chfurches, when no doubt a substantial sum witl be h mded over. We all wish Mr. and Mrs. B'Titten much happiness cm their retirement.

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