The Cambria Daily Leader

25 YEARS' ???PF oLnw!bL 1 THE REGORD OF MR. J. ROSSER, POÍfiliHYtfiFE ft. It is not granted to all men the privi- lege of serving their fellow beings in their difierent spheres for the period of 25 or more yeara. Bat such has been the privi- i lege of Mr. John Rosser, M.E., of Pont- rhydyfen. It is often told us that men are very lavish with their nowers when a good man and citizen crosses the bar into the other world, but that while here: 1 amongst us the lfowers of appreciation were few and sparing. With this we agree, and acknowledge that it should not be so, for wo can say with the great dra- I mat ist:— Give me that man that is not passion's I slave, And I v. ill wear him in my heart's core, Ay, my heart of hearts, as I do thee." Fileti is the expreesion of our feeling witn f regard to our fellow citizen, Mr. Rosser. Comparatively few indeed have filled their years of utility as he has done. His faith- ful and energetic efforts in all matters in- tellectual and spiritual have long ago tilted him to positions of responsibility. BEGAN WORK UNDERGROUND. I Like many another boy of his day, he commenced work underground at an early age but this did not prevent him using what time he had for hie own to improve himself in. more ways than one. Being of s than Bei n?-, of a religious inclination, we saw him at 12 years of age ioining the religious com- munity at Bethel Baptist Church of Pont- Thydyfen; and his religious ardour and fidelity have continued up to the present day. From his earliest days he revealed j'an unique musical talent, so that when he jWIM:; 16 years of age the members at Bethel rlecided to invito him to take the choir leadership, which post he has filled up to :the-se days. His musical talents were com- binedly expressed in vocal and instru- mental music, and so far had he pro- ceeded en these lines that from his 17th over his 20th year, he worthily filled the double office of choirmaster and organist at Bethel. Yeais before this, even when he was but H years of age, we found him delivering addresses at the week-night meetings of his mother church, to the de- light of'both young and old. I FLUENT AND MASTERLY SPEAKER. I Faithful arct energetic, again along this path his progress was very soon and clearly noticed; so much so, in fact, that j 'f we came to look upon him as a fluent and masterly speaker. This power and ability lie still retains to such a degree that when he takes a matter in hand to speak upon, ,we are sure of a lacid and forceful address. ''Doubly gifted thus, he was appointed at 1 the early age of 16 to conduct some of the rehearsals in connection with the Gymanfa Ganu of those days; and quite creditably he acquitted himself. His sym- f pathies have always been thorough and 1 deep with this institution; and it is to the unfailing energies of him and his co- < workers in this section of the Church's afield of labour that the Gymanfa owes its jsuccess year after year. i When about to attain his majority as a young loan, he was recommended to conse- L of 6tudy; bnt likk? crate himself to a life of study; but like many another bright talent, fou.nd among the working section of the people, the re- sponsibility of helping his parents to bring up and educate a large family pre- verited him doing this; and in after years his responsibility as husband and father closed for him the door of opportunity to completely devote his life to the circles of i etudy. I PURSUIT OF STUDY. I f However, lie was not altogether deterred {from following his choice studies, which | included music, literature, theology and mining. In 6pite of the fact that his l health was losing its robustness, and that (the duty of rearing a family was unto him, as to many others in those daya, a i,beavy biird??u, he pertinaciously otuck to jiiis studies, and followed a special course fin mining. His preliminary exams, were eMily passed, and before he was 30 years | mi age we found him passing his second- ? GIa& exam. in mining, and the following izr ,xam. in inini-?ig, an d the '?'ollowing 'Year attaining his fimt-da6s 2&.E. certi- \jicate. H is dauntless courage carried him on jto victory, and it was our great joy to ,c,orgratulate him on his success. Soon I .after this the door of opportunity was ,oppu?d unto him to utilise his knowledge fin practical circles, and a post was oS?ered ;his as manager at the Rhydafon and Tew- .'fcoed Colliery, where he gave his services i Jto his employers for four j?ars, a great measure of success crowning his efforts. Little considering hi6 own interests, he gave of his very best to others, deeming it the bost principle to work for the pros- perity of his employers, while at the canip I time meting justice to all those working under him. COLLIERY MANAGER. After this we found him managing the Cwmcorrwg Colliery. This he did for throo years io the satisfaction cf both eiu- ployers and men, and it was to the great regret of all that his period of service ter- minated at this pla-ce. After tMs he was invited to undertake the management of Torymyuydd Rhondda, Cwmavon. These works being but a short di-stance from his house, he accented the post offered; and there, with great patience, knowledge and ¡ tact, he served for six veare. Here, again, his, duties as manager were carried out to the utter satisfaction of all, and when, in 1915. he retired from the management, the ( workmen at Torymynydd presented him ) with a gold watch and chain, tokens of their respect for him, and the high esteem they entertained of him as an ideal manager. A LEADER OF MEN. Following his retirement from Tory- mynydd, which was regretted by all, he was offered the management of Cefn- morfydd Colliery at Tonmawr. Thi6 ap- pointment he accepted last year, and up to the present has carried out its duties highly satisfactorily. In his present sphere he is endeared to all, employers and employed. As a manager he is char- acterised by a large amount of tactful patience and keen-sightedness, without which a leader of men cannot be success- ful. High as is the esteem in which he is held as a manager, not less is that in which he is held in other spheres. His personal power and hit; clear vision are talents that are a valuable aMet in what- ever circle he is called upon to exercise them. He is yet but young, being on the bright side of 50; but his diligence along elevating lines of life is an example to all young men. We wish him a long and prosperous life, crowned again with greater success and high honour. and may his example lead to the enriching of the working men's ranks by persons of similar character and calibre.

MRS. CHAMBERLAIN ] -a- To SVaarry a Church of England Canon. An interesting engagement was an- nounced en Wednesday nijht, the parties being the Rev. W. H. Carnegie, Conon of Westminster, and Mrs. Joseph Chamber- lain. widow of the great statesman. Mrs. Chamberlain was formerly Miss Mary Endicott, and her father was for ••orae time United States Secretary for War. Mr. Chamberlain met her when he went to the United States in 1S87 to dis- cuss a fisheries treaty. It is said that the first meeting took place at a luncheon party given in Washington to yonng girls only," Mr. Chamberlain being invited as a joke. An engagement soon followed, but it was kept secret until the following year, when M r. Chamberlain was well on his way across the Atlantic to attend the wedding, which took place in Washington in November, 1888. Everyone knows the devoted help which Mrs. Chamberlain gave her husband in health as well as in the years of his illness. He often acknowledged publicly the debt he owed to his American wife. In a speech at Birmingham after he had been married fourteen years he said:- I can never say wht I owe to her, but I know that during that time she has sus- tained me by her courage and cheered me by her gracious companionship, and I havo found her my best and truest coun- sel." Mr. Chamberlain died a little more than two years a,-o-on July 2, 1914. I Canon Carnegie, like his bride, has been married before, his firt wife bein- a daughter of Sir T. C. Boovey, Bt. She died fifteen years ago. Canon Carnepie is rector of ft. -Afar- garet's, Wesfcminstcr, and when Arch- deacon Wilberforce die<i weently he was appointed chaplain to the House of Com- mons. Before he cime- to St. Margaret's he was for ten years rector of the Cathed- ral Church of St. Philip, Birmingham.

A cat and her kittens have made their! home under the parapet of our trenches, j says a Royal Berkshire man, writing i home, and they play as friskily as if by Jj their own fireside. <

I I SWANSEA. The Oxford local examination opened at Mount Pleasant Schoolroom. Dynevor- plaee, Swansea, on Thureday morning. A notice in the Swansea Market in- forms farmers that if they need help for the harvest they should apply for Scouts to the Scoutmaster of the Y.M.C.A. There is one thing in this man's favour. He is the only tonsorial artist who describes himself as a barber." said Major liarries at Swansea Borough rrri- bunal. Captain Boundy, formerly a familiar figure on the Swansea County Ben- h, was present there on Wiednwday. He now lives at Edgbaston near Birmingham, and is visiting at West Cross for a holiday. A claimant at the Swansea Borough Tri- bunal stated there had been a big increase in the demand for his meat pies since meat was so dear. The Town Clerk: Arn/t your pies made of meat? (Laugh- ter). Pte. Wm. John Jones has arrived home having been discharged. He went. through the battle of Loos without a scratch, but while reaching for a cup of tea a, bullet struck him, entering his right arm. His father resides at Waunwen-terrace. It is stated that several of the Gower farmers intend taking advantage of the offer of the Swansea Scouts to lend aid with the harvest during the holiday months. One of the farmers the other evening said the Scouts could be depended upon to a good day's work. Swansea bowlers are being heartily congratulated on their thoughtful treat- ment of the wounded soldiers. Following the example of the wood-rollers who fre- quent the Brynmill green, who recently entertained the heroes to a game, tea and smokes, the local English Association has decided to invite the soldiers to a similar treat. Pte. Charles Smith, the Brynhyfryd boy. who was wounded in the recent fight- ing in France, and whose photo appeared in the Cambria Daily Leader" on Mon- day, has written home, saying that he is now lying in an English hospital, having undergone an operation for injuries to one of his arms. At the weekly Christian Endeavour meeting at the Central Hall, a presenta- tion was made to Miss Olive Etherton, who is leaving Swansea for Somerset. The Rev. Watkin Williams (pastor) made the presentation of an umbrella and handbag as a slight token of the esteem in which she is held by the choir, of which fihe has been a member for many years. Messrs. :vearc,. kf (,-zsre. Edwards, Evans, Brooks, and Miss Davies and Miss Wheeler also spoke. The re, cipieut snitaby responded. A great deal of annoyance -it; being caused to residents of Hawthorne-avenue, Hazed-road, and Pinewood-road, by juvenile stone-throwing. The trouble is especially prevalent at the top of Haw- thorne-avenue, where boys collect, piles of stones and scatter them about the road and pavement. Windows have been broken and much damage done in other direc- tions We know that Captain Thomas is very short of constables, and that tlic- police cannot he everywhere. Still the nuisance has developed to such an extent that reference to it appears to be impera- tive.

LLAMDILO. The wedding has taken place by license, during short leave, of Private W. M. Perke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perks. New-road, and one of the heroes of Galli- poli, to Miftf Biodwen Ethel Antbony. Pleasant Villas, Glynhir, Pontardulais. The Ven. Archdeacon Robert Williams. M.A., officiated, and the ceremony took place at the parish Church. The bride was given away by Mr. Sydney Morris, Xew-road, Llandilo, and was attended by Mrs. M. Smith, of Britonferry (cousin of the bridegroom). Amongst others on leave here is Sergt. J. Morgan, of the 1, 4 Welsh, son of Mrs. Morgan, late Rose and Crown Inn. Sergt. Morgan also served in the Dardanelles. Thirty-seven applications were dealt with this week at the Llandilo Rural Tribunal, presided over bv Mr. Robert Matthews. They wer chiefly from agri- culturalists, and exemption was granted in nearly all the cases. Amongst the visitors at Llandilo this week is Dr. Williams, D.D., formerly pastor of the Memorial Baptist Chapel. Swansea. At the monthly meeting of the governors of the Llandilo County School, presided over by Mr. W. N. Jones (Ammanford) the only matter of importance under the notice of the meeting was, "To-day anI To-morrow in Welsh Education." This was referred to a oommittee, consisting of the chairman, the headmaster and Arch- deroon Williams.

LLANDOVERY. I Mr. Aaron Ashton. The Colony, who retired some time ago from the service 0': the railway eompanv. after having served them for nearly half a century, has been appointed a Labour representa- tive on the Llandovery Borough Tribunal- Thl" other la hour representative is Coun- cillor Rd. Thomas. Mafeking Villa. Llandovery Town Council have aV" pointpd Councillor T, Roberts, J.P., to be their representative on the deputation which will wait on the Chancellor of the Exchequer with regard to naval and military pensions.

PONTARDULAIS. I The annual audit of the Clayton Estate was held here on Wednesday, Messrs. L. H. Goodwyn, London, chid agent; A. Scrivener, chief steward; and J. Davies, Llanelly. local agent, attended. At the dinner at the Back Horse Hotel, at which about 60 sat down, speeches were mado by the agents and by Messrs. D. Evans, Pontyberem, and John White, Talcyn, Pontardulais. The latter referred to the fine response made hy the agriculturists of the district to the natioual cause. Two bundes ot .grass bad been caused to grow where only one grew before. He trusted the Government of the future would see that practical men were placed at the ncad of affairs, and agriculture would again come into its own, though that was now long overdue. (Cheeri?.) The usual toasts were honoured, in the course of which happy reference wa.s made to the fighting 50ns of the agent.

GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN. I 1 he results of the Glamorgan County Examinations for the Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Evening Classes are to hand. The results for this centre reflect great credit on both teachers and students. Thp following have been successful:—Mining, stage one: Owen P. Thomas, Tom E. Jones, Arthur G. Booth. Idris Evans; stage two: Jenkin O. Howellg, Benjamin Jones, Danipl At. Da vies; stage three: Edgar Davies, J. Watkins, Johnny Wilki, Daniel Wil- liams. Evan D. Price, Henry J. Williams, Thomas Idwal Walters, Willie Davies. Practical mathematics, stage one: Daniel Morgan Davies, Edgar Davies, Jenkin Owen Ho wells; stage two: Daniel Wil- liams. Mine surveying, advanced stage: W* Edgar Evans, Daniel Williams, Willie Davies; elementary stage: Jenkin. Howells and Evan Evans.

I. MILFORD HAVEN. I I D-DJAVEN. I An inquest was held at North-road Baptist Schoolroom, Milford Haven, on Wednesday afteTnoon, on Jame, Coady, a well-known local livery stable keeper, who died on Monday as a result of a self- inflicted wound in the throat. Evidence was given by the widow. Sarah Ann f/oady, who said that on Sunday deceased drove a party to Broad Haven, in a wagonette. He was late coming home, and when he did, ho was riding the horse. He told her that ho had had an accident, that the wagonette broken, but neither he nor the horse was hurt. He said that a motor car containing two soldiers ran into it. He was very much u?et, and would not come up to\ bed, al- though phe went. down to try and get him to come several times during the night. He 6aid that Mr. Tonner would tell her how it happened, and he admitted it was not done by a motor car. Next morning he seemed very much upset and disturbed. Between twelve and one oclock deceased went into the back kitchen and closed the door. A short time after that a woman who lived with her went into the kitchen and found de- ceased bleeding from the mouth- Witness went to him and said. Oh, Jim, what have you done?" He replied. "I am sorry." He had for some time suffered with his head.—The jury found that de- ceased committed suicide, hut there was not sufficient evidence as to tho state of his mind at the time.

LLANDEBU, I Corpl. J R. D, Davids, has been pro- moted sergeant on the field. He has seen service in France for over eighteen months, and his promotion at so young an age speaks highly of his capabilit His home is at Sunny Bank. An impressive memorial service to six local fallen heroes was held at the Parish Church, which was crowded. The Rev. D. Vt. Thomas, M.A., vicar, preached. The marriage wac solemnised at the Landiol Registry Offico of Mr. Richard Jordan, an old member of the Soccer team, and Mies Rachel Annie Jones, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Tycanol, Llandilo-road, Llandebie. The bride was given away by her father, find was attended by her sister, Miss Ethel Jones, who acted ax bridesmaid, while Mr. David Jones (brother) was best man. The wedding has also taken place of Mr. Charles Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Job Evans, Wind-street, Ammanford, and Mis-s Lily Davies, daughter of the late Mr. Evan Davies and Mrs. Davies, Blaenau- road. Alexandra Rose Day was kept in the Llandebie district on Saturday last. The colled,org are to be eongi-atuiatefi on the success of thei,- efforts, which -w-re: Cross Hands, S6 8s. 4d.; Penygroes, S6 lis. 3d.; Blaenau and Saron, £ 2 lis. lAd.: and Llan- debie, S7 16s. 4d.; the gross total being £23 6s. lid.

CARMARTHEN. I The Carmarthen Town Council have de- cided to appoint a maternity nurse in con- nection with a local scheme of child wel- fare. In his quarterly report, Dr. E. Cambria Thomas, acting medical officer for Car- marthenshire, states that 7t per cent, of the 693 cases of infectious disease notified was due to scarlet, fever and measles. The difficulty of dealing with these cases arose from the want of isolation hospitals. In many instances the want of accommoda,- tion made it impossible to isolate cases, and also to the thoughtlessness and ignor- ance displayed by infected people made it practically hopeless to dealt with epi- demies. In rural areas children in the convalescent stage were allowed to attend Sunday Schools and public gatherings, such as concerts, festivals. &c., which militated against the efficiency of the i closure of the day schools as a preventive measure. They frequpntly found in rural district half-a-dozen churches and chapels whe-re one would suffice, so there appeared to be no reason why two or three districts could not combine to erect one isolation hospital among them. He was firmly of opinion that if the present sanatoria were utilised more for isolation purposes, and a large portion of the money expended on them were utilised in improving housing housing accommodation, thp beneficent re- sult would be aiqre in evidence than it is I at

MEATH. the members of the Yeath Riiral- District Council met of. Wednesday, Mr. John Davies (Cimla) called attention tti the fact that there was no sub post office at Tonmawr, with the result th;!lt wldiH, wives had to walk seven miles tn <1 ruxi. their separation allowance. ("Shame. He felt that it was an unnecessary hardj fihip on these women, and he asked thfa Council to urge the authorities to estabi a sub office at TonmawT,—Mr. J) Stephens agreed, and said that aithouub Tonmawr was situate on 'blessed i5ola.i tion they ought, as a council, to do all that was possible except talk for the prol tection of women wh'> husbands wer^" fighting so nobly for their protroiinri. "• The Council agreed to take the matter iiy at once. At a meeting of the Neath Rural Dis) h;d Council on Wednesday Mr. Jj Stephens asked wha.1 stops had bee fit taken for the storage of coal in the eleej frioa.l department in a coords nee with thf- Government scheme.- The Manager (Mri Ibomsoni: Weare still stoirng coal. have fixed the maximum storage at tons.—Mr. Stephens: The reason I ask j because I do not f-Iiijik it, advisable wrt the price of coal so high as it is to-day! 1V ø are in the centre of the coadfieldio and the Government's precaution doe# not. affect up. At least not to the extent5 ot paying through the nose for coal and" fetormg it. At a meeting of the Neath Run] Dis- trict Council on Wednesday, Mr. W. B, Trick, J.P., moved that the Council ari, prtint two health, visitors. He pointed out. that the district was so large that the appointment of one nurse would be a foolish waste of money. Mr- Hopkins: Do you think all the mothers an the dis* tnct will want a visitor ?—Tie Chair-* ma.n: Perhaps not. Some mothers wilS know more possibly than the nurses.— The Cierk fMr. Edward Powell): Tiifll number of births in the district last yeai* moved art' amendment that only one health visitor* be appointed, but on a division ther amendment was lost.

MUMBLES. There are now ahout. 130 tents on thJ, Langland Beach. They are of various colours, and present quite a gay al)pear. ance. .The majority of the main roads and streets have now been tar-sprayed. Also Overland-road, which is much url b^ pedestrains when making a "short cut for Langland. The roads have heenf greatly improved by it, and it has a led obviated the dust nuisance during dr? weather. Mr. Harry Marks (brother of Dr. J,1 Freeman Marks) has just returned to thii country after serving for several yeaj-s a4 a missionary in the Malay Peninsula. H gave an address at the Gospel Hall o? Wednesday. Despite the uneettled weather, visitor^ daily come to the village. Several of tM big houses at Langland are full of boarders. The Vicar, in his monthly lettor, EaFs he is unvrjr .t- th,, opening of Parislf Church has to be postponed until Septcnj her 7th. The builders have done all thdk oould with a view to having the churcW opened by July 5th last—the original da< fixed-but owing to the war, the material* necessary have been delayed in transit.

I LOCAL HEROES I SEVERAL SWANSEA OFFICERS WGtlDED I COWER SEREI. FALLS I Overnight we published the news that Major Dyson Williams and Capt. Mil- I bourne Williams had been wounded. I Captain Milbourne Williams. I Like his brother—Major Williams-he has played cricket for Swansea. He is also a member of the Town Council. lOur Artist's impression of Major Dyson Williams as a cricketer. The Major has captained Swansea, and is the treasurer of his club and county. Yeare. ago he played Rugby for the Sansa Ppconds. He was one of the promoters of the local V.T.C. movement. A telegram has now been received by Mr. J. Godfrey, of No. 55, Walter-road, Swansea, siating that his son, Captain Leonard B. Godfrey, of the saiue regiment, has also sustained wounds. No details are yet to hand. GOWER SERGEANT FALLS, Ii I I Anocuer or t^ower s sons has 1 a I len while serving his King and country. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, of Tern Bank, Horton, Gower, have received news that their son, Sergt. T. J. Tucker, of the Queen's West- minster (Territorial) Regiment, has been killed in action. A few days ago, while in a German trench, he was shot thresh the heart. The day after the outbreak of war Sergt. Tucker gave up his post as a shopwalker in London and rejoined the Territorials. He has been in France since November, 1911. In his last letter home about a fortnight since he stated he had been recommended for the new Military Medal, but what this was in recognition of he did not say. He, however, did not live to enjoy the honour. Thirty years of age this month. Sergt. Tucker was an old London Welsh foot- bailer. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker have another 6on, Lance-Corpl. Aubrey Tucker, of the 1th Welsh (Cardiff Pals) Battalion), and an old Cardiff footballer, serving at Salonica. CWMBWRLA BOYS WOUNDED. Two Cwmbwrla boys wounded in France —Pte. Phil Roberts, 28, Lynn-street, and Pte. Harry Price, Skyborfach-street. SON OF DR. LATIMEII. I The only son 'of Dr. Latimer, formerly of Swansea, and now of Tunbridga Wells, is posted as miseing. A TENBY COLONEL. Information has been received at Tenby that Colonel Gilleon, who is in command of a battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment, has been wounded, this being the third time Colonel Gillson is married to a daughter of Mr. John Henworthy, Victoria-street. Tenby. WELSH WING THREE-QUARTER. Captain J. L. Williams, of the Welsh Regiment, the famous Cardiff and Welsh International Rugby football player, has been wounded while on service in Franco. Details are lacking, but there is reason to believe that he is not dangerously ill, for a field card from him has been received by Mrs. Williams. Captain Williams is a member of Messrs. Greenslade and Wil- I liams. coal exporters, Cardiff Dock?. IN A LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL. Private James Walter Morton, ot the Devons, who has been wounded in ths groat offensive. His parents reside at 13. Benthall-place, St. Thomas, Swansea, and Morton previously worked at Messrs. Calder's Works. He has just been brought from France to a Liverpool hospital. He was also wounded about nine months ago. Private Edward Morton, another brother, and a brother-in-law, Driver Harry John. eon, are also with the Colours. PONTARDULAIS HEROES. The following Pontardulais men are officially reported wounded: Privates John Edwards, whose wife and six children reside at Goppa; John Be van, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bevan, Pleasant-view; and David Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Matthews, Ynysbetty, Pentrebach. I PONTARDULAIS MAN AGAIN WOUNDED. Private David John Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen J Owen, Coed Bach, Pont- ardulaie, has again been wounded in action. Some time ago he was rather badly hit, and had not long returned to the trcnches. His pal. Private William Henry Thoraa-s, is also wounded. A MORRISTON TEACHER. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Penlan, Morriston, that their son, Lieut. D. Edgar Evans, has been wounded. He has a shrapnel wound in the left shoulder, which is not severe. He now lies in hospital in London. Pre- vious to the war Lieut. Evans was CID- ployed as assistant master in Plasmarl j Council School. i LLANDEPI[-: MAN KILLED. Private Johnny Hughes, a Liandeb^e boy, 8erving with the R.W .Fusi1iM, ImR ?en killed in action in the recent fighting in France. He was 23 years of age, and had seen activo service abroad for about ten month?. His home wa.s at Blaenau Mill, and sympathy is extended to hi-s parents in their grief, which is rf'n<kre(ll more poignant by the fact that another son laid down his life in Gallipoii. I PENYBANK MAN WOUNDED. Private David Thomas, whose home is at 2. Tretrhiw-terrace, Penybank, has sustained shrapnel wounds in the right arm, and is now lying in hospital in Leicester. Fortunately the wounds are not serious. He is a young single man, and a brother is Lance-Corporal W. J. Thomas. I I KID!ELLY MEN WOUNDED. I Reports are to hand that the following I Kidwoliv boys have been wounded the last few days in the a great push against the GermansPrivates D. Morris Davies, fon of Mr. D. Davies, Ferry-road: W. J. Parry, married, and whose home is at Gwendraeth-terrace; Lemuel Jones, son of Mr. and Mvs. ijlewelyn Jone«, Gwen- draeth-plaoe; Wm. Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Richards, W?xt End- villas j Oliver Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Lady-atrc?t. Private Lemuel Jones 1w5 arrived in England, and is at Netley Hospital, wounded in his hand and I foot. Private W. J. Parry is wounded in hoth legs. SWANSEA COUNCILLOR'S NEPHEW. Councillor W. G. Lloyd, of Landore, h,?? received n?ws that his nephew, Second.-1 1 L?ui. Tre\?r Brama.H. was wounded in the Battle of the Somm. and is now lying in an ofhoers' hospital in France. He i6 suffering from wounds in the arm, leg, land head. SMond.-Lieut. Bramall is 21 | years of a?p, and joined the Colours at the outbreak of war. Cc?MiMor Lloyd has also two sons in the Armv, I HiT BY SHRAPNEL. News has been received at Llanelly that Privito Tom Harries, of Sandy, has been killed in action. The information was contained in a letter to his mother from [ Lance-Corpl. S. Jones, a friend of his. It leaid: "Sid Phillips (Felinfoel) carried him in. TolU w?s hit by a piece of shrapnel." a t- tho c!o-,nmcL,,cenient Bel'oro h? enU??'d at tho commencement I Of the war in the R.W.F., Private Harries v. as employed at the Llanelly Steel Works, and resided at Coedycefn, Sandygate- ] terrace. Ho was 2G years of age, and was | a married man with one child. "THE FATE CfF THOUSANDS." i Mrs Enms, 52, Princess-street, Llanelly, has received a letter from a private at the front containing expressions of sympathy with her in the loss of a son, who, it is presumed from the communication, has 1 been killed in action. Mrs. Evans has j two sons at the front, Private Tom Evans, 'Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and Driver H. Evans, Royal Field Artillery, and in the absence of official intimation or any indi- cation in the letter received, it is not known which of the sons has lost his life. The letter wliie-h Mrs. Evans received was written by Private R. Williams on be- half of the deceased's dear old pals," and says: "We, who knew your dear son eo wdl. desire to express our sympathy with you, for it will be sad news for you to know that he lias shared the fate of thousands cf other men. lie did his work I out here with commendable bravery, and was killed in the- fight for the freedom of his country. We all hope it will be over soon, and, as you can see, we have made a fine start i RELATIVES AT LANDORE. j Mr. and Mrs. Cranston. of 11, Landeg-street, Lan- dore, have received news that their step-son, Pte. P. Blake, of the A,-is- tralian Imperial Forces, died from a shot, on the 6th inst., at the Cana- dian Hospital in France. Pte. Blake was 32 years of age, and went to Aus- tralia four years ago. Previous to that he was an erector at Messrs. Rees and Ejrby, en- gineers. Morriston. He was one of six orothere with the Colours, and also a step- I brother to Capt. W. Cranston, of the Royal i Soots Fusiliers. I

I WOUNDED MEN AT NEATH. Another batch of wounded floldierB, numbering 208, arrived at the Xeath War Hospital on Thursday morning. The work of detrain meat was most satisfac- torilv carried out under the supervision of Capt. J. M. Morris, R.A.M.C., by the local detachment of the V.A.D., and the Red Cross. Other officers were present v-ith Commandant Cook Rees. There was a large percentage of Welsh- men, and several local boys amongst the arrivals. Despite the early húur) the vol- untary organisation was perfect, and the residents of Penrhietwyn gave the Tommies an enthusiastic reception. Along the railway line from Britonferry to Court Sart station flags fluttered in the breeze. I IRON CROSS TROPHY. All the soldiers were very cheerful. One wore a Prussian Guard's helmet, and another a real genuinÐ" iron cross, i given him by a prisoner of war, who did not apparently vaiue the Kaiser's recogni- tion. All the men were from the recent offensive, some having actually taken part in the Manvetz Wood engagements. All were optimistic. I WOUNDED SOLDIERS AT SWANSEA. Tbirty-one soldiers who were wounded in the big offensive in France last woCek, reached Swansea on Wednesday evening, and were conveyed from High-street rail- way station to Pare Witrn Hospital for treatment. The men, who were mostly suffering from gunshot wounds in the arms, legs and heads, were exceedingly cheerful, and they were lustily greeted by largo crowds en route to the hospital. Some of the men brought back interesting relics of the battle.

Charles Wardlow Farrow was at Liver- pool on Wednesday sentenced to death for the murder of Jane Bruce by morphia poisoning. The defence was that the woman had given him a lot of provocation, by her drink habits, and the jury made a firong recommendation to mercy. A serious block of parcels vans at Frankfort was caused by rainy and thun- I derv weather in April and May, and that is given as the reason why some of the bread sent from Berne to Ruhleben camp arrived in a mouldy condition. Sub-lieutenants, engineer eub-lieu- tenants, and ass-istant paymasters under four years' seniority are the ranks in the Navy which will be eligible for the conces- -on as to allowances to married offioe-rf; Jil retpect of rent, rates, etc.

PONTARDAWE. The following are results of the ex- aminations heid recently in connection with the Pontardawe Higher Elementary School evening continuation classes:- Practical mathematics: Thomas Lloyd (Alltwen), stage 1. second class; Jenk.in Jenkins (Rhos), stage 1, third class. Machine drawing: Dd. Michael Thomas (Alltwen). stage 1. first class; Edward Griffiths (Ynismeudw), staue 2, first class; H. I. Thomas, stage 2. first class.

MORRISTON. The work done by the Morriston Froo Churches Red Cross Sewing Guild con- tinues to be most satisfactory. Since the inauguration of the Guild by Mrs. T. J. Davies, Morfydd House, the members have gbown the greatest enthusiasm in the work, with the result that up to the pre- sent 3,736 articles of an estimated value of 9603, have been forwarded to the Swan- sea Hospital. The members are deeply indebted to the employes of the Upper Forest and Worcester Tinplate Works. from whom they have chicrfly received their financial support. The 10th instal- ment of articles, which was forwarded on July 7th, comprised 417 articles, the esti- mated value of the materials used being iss 5s.

I I ABERAVON. A highly successful 6moking ooncert was held at the Ivorites Hall Hotel, Aberavou, on Monday evening, in honour of Seaman Geo. Bankes. of H.M.S Princess Royal, and as an appreciation of the patriotism of his family. Seaman Bankes has two brothers serving their )' country somewhere in France," whilst another brother wears naval uniform. lfr. Harry Adams occupied the chair. During the evening Mrs. Owen, of the Hall, presented Seaman Bankes with a silver cigarette holder, whilst Miss Katie Owen handpd him a box of cigar- ettes. Seaman Bankes expressed his thanks to those responsible for organising the event, and to Mrs. and Miss Owen for their presents. It was a eource of satisfaction to those, li- said, who had re- sponded to their country's call to know that their services were appreciated.— Councillor Tim Owen, J.P.. expressed the opinion that they were not doing what they should in the interests of our sol- diers and sailors. Men were coming; bome from the front and returning agairli without eren the slightest aoknowledg-j ment for tKe sacrifices thev were making for those who remained behind. He was pleased to sav that an organised ettort I was being made there to honour those who came home for a few dava' leave, and h" I j hoped tha movement would meet with the success it deserved. He wished Sea-| man Bankes every success.—Meeers. Sid Thompson and J. Murphy also spoke.— Durin the evening an entertaining muaical programme was gone through, to which the following contributed: Me.ssr?. Wm. Williams, Syd Thompson, I). Harry, M. Doylo? 1\ Cloke, and Sea. Imau Bank-ea,

AMMANFORD. A party of prominent. Ammanford people undertook an outing to Dynevor Park on Thursday afternoon, when the. historic old castle, the lovely grounds and flower garden, which can be seen on pay- mcnt: of a small fee to be devoted Lo war hinds, were inspected. A short, bat Ín- teresting lecture dealing with the history of the old castle was gven by Nir. David Morgan, Fairfacli, the author of "The Story of Carmarthenshire." j

H KfDlVE^LV. I Mr. Douglas Harries Anthony, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Anthony, of Kid- welly, has recently qualified as a physician and surgeon, and has been appointed house physician at St. Mary's Hospital. London, and lieing under military disci- I pline, will rank as A brother. Captain Ik Brynmor Anthony, is vith the staff in France. The Rev. W. J. Gravell and the Rev. George. Gravell, sons of Mr. and Airs. Wm. Gravell, of this town, are now both chap- lains in Ff.M. Forces. The former is at present at Osweston, and the latter at Chiselhurst.

PORT TALBOT. an intei esting presentation meeting took place at the Walnut. Tree Hoiel eu Saturday evening last, when Mr. Row land Lane (stocktaker at the Port lalbot steelworks) was the recipient ot a siher-mounted toilet, and trinket set cor his wife, and a bank note for himself. Oil the occasion of his wedding. Mr. Jafc? Potts was the chairman.—Mr. Arthur Thomson (stocktaker), who made the presentation, spoke in high terms of t.m good qualities of his colleague. Mr.' Walter Benllett (cashier) and Mr. Bert Inskip also spoke. A presentation was also made to Mr; Willie Johnson, who is leaving the Steel* works to join his Majesty's Foroee. Thii took the form of a pipB, oouch, tobaccoj etc. Mr. 'JIarry Haines madB the pr? 6ûntation, and spoke of Mr. Johnson i ?i high terms. Mr. Walter Bennett alsa1 spoke. Both, recipients responded."

AT THE TRIBUNALS. s- Unattested Men's Claims. SWANSEA BOROUGH, i Fifty claims, mostly from unattested men, were down for hearing before th| Swansea Borough Tribunal at its aittim 0,1 W?dne?day afternoon. The Mayo] (Alderman T. Merrells) pre&ided anl the, other cccuparts of the Bench wer Alderman Dan .Tones, Mr. David Mat thews, Mr. W. G. Foy, and Councillor pj Molyneux. ATTESTED MARRIED MLNIS LINION; The following letter had been receivj by Major Harris, the military represent^ tive, from Mr. G. H. Johnson, hon. trea'' surer of the Swansea, branch of the A t, tested Married Men's Association. antl was handed by the Major to the Press tJ publication: f have been instructed hi the committee of the above association to write and ask if you would kind hi make public from the tribunals to emt ployers of labour that we have a lon list of married men who have regMtne themselves willing to work on munition or any work of national importance, c; as to help the Government in the proee-M of combing out of single men- The li6t is in the hands of Mr. E. John, Labowi1 Exchange, Swansea.—Yours, etc- The Mayor made it clear that married men wishing to enter munition worb should apply to Mr. John, manager oi the Labour Exchange, instead of to t-tio military authorities, and added that tüe members of the tribunal were in sym- pathy with the movement. YOUTH'S APPEAL. ¡ Mr. Hy. Thompson applied for exempt tion for a youth of 18 until he reached the age of 1.9, and pointed out there war a. regulation which enabled him to re" main in hit; civil occupation until tha time. Major Harris explained that wheij similar cases came before the Advisor;] Committee they, on principle, refusul tJ absent to the a 'I)pli(-ation, simply on tbil ground that when the apDlicaat went uj>! to join he oould theu declare it was wish to remain in his civilian employ'; ment until he was 19, and. as far as tiwii knew now, that wish would be accedcij to. There might, however, at any tim4 be an alteration in the regulations. j The application was formally refused, t OTHER APPLICATIONS. Two months' exemption was granted toj a wholesale fruit and potato merchant, married man. I The Court, declined to totally exempt an auctioneer's clerk, for whom a ttronjf; ease had been made out, on the ground that he was single while many married) men had had to go.-A month's extension was allowed. A vulcanizer and tyre specialist {;)1:- motor cars applied for total exemption oil the ground of senom> hardship, stating that he was working for all the motof firms in Swansea. The Mayor: It is remarkable. They are all doing that. The last man hefor" 118 was doing 90 per cent, oi the trade & Swansea. Three months' extension. ADVICE TO DOCKERS. I An applicant from the docks had failedi h put his case before the Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee, and th" Mayor advised all docksmen in fuureî-O place their applications before the ootril, mittee, who were aware ot all t- ci £ cumstauees.