Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

AMMANFORD. I At Gwynfryn evening service on gan-i day. the arnt portion of the service was i ronductc-d by tho liov. Towvu Joneii I M.P j On Sunday the B-ev. Xantlais Wil- liams preached at Christian Temple, ? »nd Mr. am Jenkins occupied thn puloit I *I( ] N?fr. Sam Jelil-?ins oc?-,U p i-,tt l thr, pulpit l The English Congregational Church, t? well the other local churches, h?tvpj -pnt Chri?ma? ifts ? their intnil)ersi md adherents who are now serving w-?th Ibe colours. The Cymdeithas Ddiwylliadol of Gwyn-1 'ryn Church which was so successful luring the autumn, has been transformed j into a Bible class, under the direction of '.he Rev. E. J. Kosser Evans. j We are pleased to find Messrs. Evan! fiians and Ewart Price home on Christ-1 mas vacation from Cardiff University. Despite the war, they did very well lti-ing their first term. Definite arrangements have been made .r the arrival of 1J. Belgian refugees in Ammanford on Wednescday night. Mr. .j. R. Evans, J.P. (chairman of the Dis- trict Council), was on Wednesday morn- ing busy superintending the furnishing jf houses to accommodate the families on ir arrival. The Home Circle at the Y.M.C.A. was again a grand success. The lecture hall was crowded. Mr. Oscar Evans, i £ r. U. Evans (. Arcade). Miss Gwladys Davies, Mr. Sam Jenkins, and Mr. Tom Harries sang. The accompanist was Miss Annie Davies (formerly of the Royal ti)res), The principal speaker was Mr. W. Hopkin (Cardiff University), who de- livered a touching address. At the Y.M.C.A. on Monday evening, the weekly session of the I.O.G.T. was ne Jd. under the presidency of Bro. Hiley Carries. After business had been gone .Urough, games of various kinds were in- dulged in, arranged by a ladies' com- mittee. of which Miss Hanna Walters iBettwr-) was the leader. It was de- rided to hold a coffee supper on January 1th, the gentlemen to arrange the supper tnd the ladS*? to provida the subsequent '>ntf>rtaimaent- The first of the Welsh Bills to be in- troduced into, Parliament next Session sras deposited yesterday by the Amman- ford Urban District Council, under the title (vf A Bill to empower the Amman- ford Urban District Council to construct sewerage works and street improvements, and for other purpoees." The Bill em- powers the Council to carry out. ewer- age works necessary to convey the sew- age into the main sewer authorised by the Amman Valley Joint Sewerage Order, 1914. The works set out comprise 54 conduit lines of pipes, which are esti- mated to t'œt £17,500, in addition to £1.156 which is estimated to be required j 'to purchase the necessary lands. The Council seek power to widen and improve Station-road, Wind-street, and Quay- "treet. and the cost of these street im- provements is estimated at El,lM. There ire provisions, a lso, to enable the Coun- ■i! to acquire the lands necessary for the proposed works, and to enable the Coun- cil to lay water mains in private streets, and to enlarge the powers of the Council with reference to the eupply of water, The Council seek power to borrow £20.250 ?nd such further money as the Local Government Board may think a?=- &3-1 sary. Ammanford is fairly cheerful this | Hiristmastide, notwithstanding the war. The shop preparations are effective and attractive, and good business is being done. In addition to the establishments men- tinned in lat week's "ilemld," a busy j :-?iy)ned in lat-t wee rentre now, as ustial, is the well-known shop of Mr. Luther Bye, the chemist. 'I The proprietor make* a feature of pilre irugs and chemicals," and, as lie serves an immense number of patients under ¡ rhe National Insurance Act, the claim is an important one. It is said he must be making up the prescriptions of half the county, or his name would not figure so prominently in the county finance under the Act. Side lines he lias, of course, j but they are secondary in consideration to the emphasis laid upon pure drugs."

BR-YN AMMAN. ) Tenders are invited for the erection of 30 new infant school at Upper Brvnamman. the building is toO accommodate about 1,200 ■children. Mr. D. B. Thomas read an interesting :mper on "The Quaint Old Characters of Cmgybar" at G-ibei, Vestry. There was a. toed audience The new Cinema. situated in Station-road, ?ae forma?y opfaed 'ast week. Several among the audience were the Brynamman I' Bslaiin refugees. The youthful reciter. Gwennie Thomas, Golenfryn. Lower Brynaminan, has started alrex-dy to sweep the boards at competitive meetings. She won easily at Glanaxaman I -ecectly. The funeral of Mrs. Thomajs, Bungalow, bower Brynamman, was very largely st- rended despite the ir. clemency of tie -*r<ja*her. The intprmerit took place ct Gibea Cemetery. An impressive eervica v-is conducted by local paotora. An enoouing -number of rccraus are besng enrolled daily at Hryna^um >.n. The nanxtgement of Gbnbeudy Vorks ftow beir patriotism by offering to supply wool free of charge to all who are prepared to make mittens for the who have joined the ranks from their worke. Ae a result of ajj. examination held under the International Union of Musicians, two members of Morgaoi'a Orchestral Society, Brynamman. and pupila of the conductor, safleed successfully. They were Masters iVillie Davies, Xiezywern, Garcanl, aaso- iate grade in violin, and D. T. Evana, Joweil-road, tiamant, violin higher grade with honours.

CARMARTHEN. I e manage to pop a few Germans sometimes," say6 Pte. J. R. Thomas in a letter written in the trenches to his parents at Hawke's Villas, Carmarthen, and that's only when they raise their heads out of the trenches," he adds. "We have had to move from one village on account of the German shells. There's plenty of sport out here, for only the- other day I rose three hares whilst cross- ing a ploughed field. It is nothing to see bombs drop here. and there are a large number of ruined Rouses."

CWMAMMAN. I At the recent examination of the Trinity Collie of Music, Misg Amy Net-ley, Stepney- road, Oamant, was suooeesful in securing honour^ in the PTepamtoz7 Division. The members of the Os nwmman division < f Kitche-ner's Ivsw Army are home at pre- ieni on leave, and judjring by Their appear- a nee. they &eem to be fit suid cheerful. lira. Truss lor, Bryjilioi, Glanamman, lyiesed ema-y last week and wae interred at Christ Church. in the pr<eence of a number cf sympathisers. Master Morley Griffiths, boji of Mr. and < Mrs. Stephan Griffiths. Garnant. was f u.1 in c in the Elementary Ziyision at the recent examination held under the London College of A pretty wedding Wa6 (solemnised at Llan- diio on Saturday, the oontrcæting partim heing Mias B. H. Roberts, I>ynevor-road, Gai- i ani, and M.r. D. J. Jones, Pontoirlulais. Mies Ruth Eoberte (sister of the blide) was j bridesmaid, whilst Private Tom Bebssect 1j.ted as beet man.. Another funeral took plaoe at Betiel on 5a,ttrrday. when the mortal Temai-ne of Mr. Titos Davies, Pantybryn, were ladd to rest. the deceased, who was 64 years of age, bad b>ed in the locality for 30 years, and was ? held in high esteem. He leaves a. widow and « three children. < Private Tom Aubrey Ee-es. Dyrevor-road, 0»rnan^ who imm been out in the front since 'th-e outbreak of hostilities, is home on. sick leave. lie has had some vecry narrow escapes. He that the spirit displayed by the men is unique and i6 bound to carry lit; through uotõoeEafully. So great is his zest that he. ir.e,ii)& to proceed to the firing line again early next week. Last week a fita.1 accident occurred to litle Birwe-n R-icharri;i, the t.wo-jiear-oM daughter cf Mr. and Mre. Johnny Eichc-rtLa, Brynlioi, Glanamman. It appears the little one had wajn-dered a few yards from the house to a tap near Old Brynlioi. In a few minutes, the mother nctioed .that ho child was not at play. immediately went in search for her, and on looking into a bin: tub near by, the little one* wiki, found drowned. Xi the inyu-est the jury found a vcrd-ict of Accidental D?ath." The inter- ment took place on Saturday At Old Bet hoL A quarterly meeting was hell at Gaifaria., Ca-rcajit. on Sunday evening. The follow- ing contributed to the programme:—Ancie Lloyd. Ivy Wiili-ams. D. A. Bowen, Victor Davies, Thora Francis. Kitty Jones, Xancy MiUius, Dd. Melvyn Wiliiame, Dilys Bees. Lizzie Williams, Elsie Banks, Amelia Reee. Siia-a Brans, Catherine Price. Virona Bowen, Rosy Banks, Nelly Richards. Elvma Williams, Mary Reee, Crlyn Jenkins, Taliesin Jones, Blanche Davi-e.s, W. J. Williams. May Morgan, W. Henry Jones, D. 11, Davies, Elsie Price, J. Williams.

CLYDACH. At the invitation of the teachers of the Clydach Infants' School, quite a large gathering attended the Clydach and Dis- trict Teachers' annual H oocial," pro- moted in aid of the Benevolent an:1 Orphan Fund of the X.U.T., nt the Pub lie Hall, Cldyach. on Thursday evening. The tea tables, arranged here and there about the room in response to a harp) desire of the guests, proved a capital and refreshing innovation, and the general attention afforded to all loft nothing to be desired. Games were indulged in, anr) those were interspersed with musical items admirably contributed by Messrs. Ree& Williams and David William- (pianoforte solos), and Willie Walters, Jack Lewis, and Jack Williams (songs). Messrs. TJecs Williams and David Wil- liam accompanied. The annual event proved successful and most enjoyable, and the warmc-st thanks of the brigut and happy gathering are due to Mrs. A. D. Perrett t Oakderie). and Miss Emily Morgan (Aberelvdach-place), and all who contributed to the success of the function.

GOWERTOX. La^t Friday afternoon the scholars of the Girls' F-clool rerlder.2d a capital programme of music and recitations. A parcel cf socks and mitten* which the children had macle has been san-t away 'to the front for the Gowerton soldiers with the colours. At the monthly meeting of the '?owerton Committee for Golfed ing War Funds, held last week, ehe R.e\ G. M. Williams preeid- ing. it. was decided that the collection for this month should be devoted towards pro- viding gifta, etc., to the Gowerton soldiers and their de^perideirs. GuiLd held a iRocia-I last week to terminate the session. Mr. John an gave a hnti account of the work done, and the large parcels of clothing ivJiica had been distributed. lit was also decided that the clashes should be resumed early in the new year. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting cf the Loyal J. R. Wright Lodge of Oddxeilowe:—N.G., T. J. Atkins; V.G., William Meredith; delegate, D. J. Davies; auditors, T. J. Atkins and William Meredith; trustees, George Bond, Reea Lloyd, Benjamin Harries; treasurer, David Beynon; secretary. D. J. Davies. At a general meeting held at the Recha- bite Hall, it was unanimously decid-ed that all men who had joined the colours from the parish sho-uld be givan a Christmas gift cf a pair cf soeka, a. pair of mitten?, a box cf chocolates, and a box of cigarettes or tobacco; and that their wives and children should be given 3s. each. An interesting evening was ppent at Taber- nacle Chapel, when Gwili delivered on ad- dress on Bywyd y Pennillioa Telyu." Mr. Eichaid Morgan (Brynammani also rended selections in -the old Welsh 6tyle. accom- panied by the harp. Mr. George Thomas, Telynon (Amman, Bettws), also played and accompanied. The Rev. D. M. Davies, Waun- arlwyad, occupied the chair. Th.s t.N"aeurer (P::v. L"wi3 Richards) of the Gowertoa Fond (for rel'eving distrfss caused by the war) ha» ,ubmit,d followin.?? report of moneys r,"iH.d towards the loea.ll Belgian Refugees' Fund:—House to house collection, £ 27 2s. 8d.; employes of G.W.R., £1 employers of L.N.W.R., £1{)< staff of Boys' Council School, £ 1 32e. 6d.; j staff of Girls' Council School, 12. staff of-j Council Scliool, 9< employes of Fairwoc-d Tinplate Co., X 15 86.; employers Fairwood Tinplate Co., £ 4 lZs.; employes of Elba Stoolworke. L25. Total, £ 77 15s. lid.

GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN I AND CWMGORSE. Sergea-nt-lnstructor Kingdon. Cwm- I gorse, was the recipient ot α- licLiioLsQUiti present at the Church Hall. A lecture was given at the (sliurch Hall by Prof. A. J. Fison, M.A.. D.Sc., lecturer at the I.ondqn University, bus subject being The Psychology of Education." A wedding was solemnised at Xewcastle- Emlyn, when Mr. Thomas Thonms, Gate- street, Gwaim-cae-Gurweii, and Miss Annie Eees, Llandyssul, were joined in holy matrimony. Mr. David Jenkins, B.A., Cwmgorse Farm, who lately joined the Colours, has been promoted io the rank of second- liautenant. He is now stationed at Bournemouth. Mr. Harry Harris, N.D.A., N.D.D., Cwmllynfell, dolivertni a most interesting lecture to a crowded audience at the Tabernacle Hall. His subject was A Fortnight in Belgium." The chairman was the Rev. T. M. Roderick, Mr. Tom Davies, Uwyn-road, Cwmgorse. has been ordained minister of the Gospel a.t. Christ Church, Carmarthen, the cere- mony being performed by the Bishop of St, David's. Mr. Davies has accepted the title of the St. John and St. Mary's Churches. Clydach, where he will com- mence duties early in the Xew Year. Mr. David Jenkins, B.A., Mr. John Jenkins, BA., Mr. Morgan Jenkins, three sons of Mr. Samuel Jenkins, J; P., Cwm- gorse Farm, are serving with the Colours in various parts of the country. Their brother, Mr. Dan Jenkins, M.Sc., who previous to the outbreak of war was an elect rical engineer in Berlin, is now a prisoner of war. A meeting was held at the Church Hall. iTwaun-cae-Gurwen, to discuss the forma- Lion of a rifle club. Mr. C. E. Cleeves, who occupied the chair, gave an explanation why the Civic Guard was discontinued. It wa unanimonsiy agreed that a rifle dub be formed, and bo called the Curwen Rifle Club. The following officiab were elected: PT Md?ellt, Mr. C. E. Cleev<?s; vice-presi- dents. Me-sr?. Charles G}lbPrwm, Saml. Jenkins, John Rees, Dr. 8. James, Dr. J. Rees, Richard Morgan, Edwrd Powell, F. Kargreave.i, Daniel Jenkins, Wm. Evans, Samuel Morgan, W. Wardlov, Thomas Evans, John Jones, Rev. T. M. Roderick, Rev. B. D. Davies, Rev. W. Williams, Rev. Evan Davies; chairman, Mr. Richard Morgan; vice-chairman, Mr. Samuel le-nkins; secretary, Mr. J. S. Phillips; ind treasurer. Mr. H. Scruton. SCHOOLBOY ASSAULTED. I Two collier boys named Evan. Jones I md Daniel Cook, of Cwmgorse, were summoned at Pontardawe Police Court m Friday for ase?'.?mg a schoolboy lamed Ios. Llew. Duvi'?. at C'?m?orsf rciiool on November 20th. Jd.r. Af.ir^an ] Davies prosecuted on behalf of the Edu- cation Authority, Defendants were fined los. each includ- ing costs.

The death has taken place of Mrs. W. J. Trussier, wife of Mr. W. J. Tiussier, j Brynlioi Villa. Glanamman. Deceased j had suffered during the last few months with an internal complaint, from which ¡;h(1 passed peacefully away. She will he sndly missed by her husband and children (a son and daughter), together with a host of friends, especially at St. Margaret's Church, where she had been a devoted member for many years and an ardent worker. Hie funeral took place at the Parish Church, Cwma.m- j man. The Vicar (Rev. W. Williams, 13.A.N, aii(I Curate (Rev. Oliver Davies. B.A.), oiffciating. A largo number of friends and sympathisers attended the funeral. Many and beautiful floral tributes were sent. Tom' Bevan, the Glanamman harpist, and his brother Dai, the penillion singer. A brilliant future is predicted for these I two youngsters. They have wou a number of prizes, and they have several engage- ments.

I JERSEY MARINE. I A successful red. white and blue concert was held at the Church Room. Jersey Marine, to provide funds for the Sixt'Íl. Welsh Regiment. The chair was ably taken bv Lieutenant Mnrrdl, Command- ing Officer of the Royal Engineers. Choruses were sweetly rendered by* the children of the upper section of the school, conducted and accompanied by Mr. J. Davies, the headmaster. The young chil- dren acquitted themselves admirably by the rendering of aetiou songs and dancing. They were daintily attired and were a credit to their parents and teachers, who took a keen interest in them. The little ohm were trained and conducted b 7 Miss Slade and Mi&s Massey. Thanks arc due to Miss Gwen Hopkins, who kindly assisted in every way with the children. Her sister, Miss G. Hopkins. and her brother, Mr. T. Hopkins, rendered admir- able S<'lTice to make the concert a &uc- '-ess. Thanks ar? also due to the RO\"311 Engineers, who gave valuable voluntary assistance in erecting a stage, and also to I Ur. W .11. Howell, the assistant master. ■ ■ .■ i hi

KIDWELLY. The tenants of the Ffynone Eststo in | the Kidwelly district propose to place in Llanddyrrv Church, near Trimsaran. a memorial to the late Major Colby, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Colby, of Ffynone, Boncath. Major Colby fell at Mont. The entertainments given at the Kid- welly Cinema were a big success, judging from the number of persons who at- tended, and the committee will therefore be able to hand a goodly sum to the British Red Cross Society.

LLANDEBIE. I Here as at Ammanford and other places, quito a large number of the "boys" are home on short leave from the Army. Laiiee-Corpl. D. Griffiths, whilst serving | with the 6th Welsh, was wounded, and has been invalided home. He is under!! treatment at a Manchester hospital. Dr. Cook has been given a commission j with the rank of a Surgeon-Lieutenant. During his absence his medical pra ice will be carried on by Dr. MacDougall. The ordinary meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society was held at Salem on Monday, under the presidency of the Rev. James Davies. A paper on Gardd Gethsemane" was read by Miss Annie Lloyd, and a pear on (ô The Garden of '? T l Lloyd. and a paper on U The Garden of Joseph of Arimathea," by Miss A. Jenkins. Mr. R. T. Reoo. the local well-known j pedeotrian, has received a letter from Corporal J. Bees (formerly .a postman 1li Lla-ndebir), who is in the fightine line with the King's Grenadier Guards. The letter; was very much censored, but Bees is quite well, and his spirits are well kept up iu the trenches. Miss Rachel Jonee, Tycanol, has returned home trom Swansea. Hospital, after 6uc- cMsfuny undergoing ?n internal operation, j She is now able to walk a bout a little. It is also yLeaving to find that Miss Nancy; Harriet, Bowen. Tanyfron, is home from the! Carmarthen Hospital, and ie a little better. I A reraarkablly successful social in connection with the C.E.M.S., was held on Monday, Mr. Robert Matthews presiding. The attendance was large, and an excel- lent programme was gone through by way of a postprandial entertainment, those i taking part being: Miss Maggie Davies, Rev. D. T. Stewart (Ammanford). Miss Bright (pianiste), Miss Sybil Thomas, and Miss Gwenny Evans. Among those who presided at the tables earlier in the even- ing were: Mrs. Xoyes, Vicarage; Mrs, Noyes, Woodlands, and Miõ-s Thomas. The speakers included the Vicar of Amman- ford (Rev. J. W. Jones). Mr. Sam Thomas, Mr. Evan Williams. Captain Jones, Mr.1 W. Bowen, Mr. John Jones, etc. An interesting item was the English address delivered by Mon. do Wuf, one of the I Belgian refugees. ——————

LOUGHOR. I A "smeker" was held at the Bush Hotel as a send-off to Lieutjsiant J. B. Phillips. Mr. Wm. James presided, anu the following contributed: Miss Williams, Llanelly; Messrs. C. and H. Pughsley and Mr. J. Richards, Gowerton. A smoker was also held at the Globe I Hotel on Saturday, in honour of Lieut. T. B. Phillips, when the xollowinur con- tributed to a line programme: Mr. Ewart' Wees, Louxhor: Mr. Lewis. Mr. Edvrin S. Evans, Penyrhool; and Mr. A. Harding, M.E. Mr. J. B. John presided. At the recent examination held in Swansea, under the presidency of the j London College, of Music. Miss Maud Williams. Bryn-road, Lou&hor. graduated successfully as associate in pianoforte, theotv and practice and is entitled to the following letters: A.L C.M. A concert was held at the National School, the proceeds being devoted towards buying winter comforts for the Loughor boys who are serving their King and country. The Rev. Hugh Rees, B.A., reo j tor of Loughor, presided. The follo-wing- I artistes gave flieir services free: Mr. Tom Jones,. PontaTdulaisi Mr. Ewart Rees, I Loughor; Miss Thomas and Miss Hage- dOln, Lou?hor? Mis-? May To'nc- ?non: and Miss Williams, Llanelly. Piauofort? duetts were given by Maxtor Rowe Hording and Miss Ivy Harding. Gowerton. Tito accompanist was Mr. Jos. Gough. Mr. Harding, M.E., and Mr. J. 1 B. John spoke a few words about the IE local men, who had raUied to the Colours, i z I (

I LLANDILO. The champion beast winner of the cup at Liandiio Bridge Mart, the property of Lord Dynevor, was purchased by r. Wm. j écphcIlS. l,utcl1cr. Llanaio. At the Police Court on Tuesday—before Dr. Da1* isa and ill*. Wm. Hopkins—David Bowen. of Gsvaun-cac-Gurwen, was cliirgl-d by P.C. T. Davies with being drink.-Fined Ss. 6d. inclusive. The following weddings have been recordedAt Salem .Cha-pel, Hoolgoled, j iiandi-o, Thomas Davies, Nantyffin, .Salem, to Mary Morgan, Maestycast-ell; Cwmdu. j At Crugybar Chapel, Thomas Jones, Troedy-j rhiy, C.ipel laoac, to Lizzie Da-vies, Grc-es, Penyrhoek. Itanwrda. At the Registry; Office, Daniel Sydney Peregrine, 20, New- read, Ammanford, to Alice Davies, Brynhy- fryd. Ammanford. At the Methodist Chapel. Liaudiio, Daniel Jones, Rhiwdywyll, Aber-1 gwili, to Annie Falconer. Berllandewyli, I Llaiigathen. At the Ee^ietry Office, David ProLhcroe, George IV. Inn, Owmtwreh, to line Joriiy, Pia/syfedwen, Cwmlwrch; Gii-. bort Edwards, 4. Maesyquarre-road, Bet-tws, | Aaimanford to Rachel Jones, 34, Nov.road,; Llandiio. I

LLAXSADWRN.. The death, at the age of 53. has taken 'j place or Mrs. Davies, of Fantybedol. i ihansadwrn. Deceased leaves a husband j 3 aud two sons to mourn. One of the sons i is a student at the Cardiff University Col c jcge. and the other is a postman. The; funeral took place at the Parish Church, j C x'he Rev. W. Llewelyn Davies officiated at i 1 the house, and the vicar, the Rev. Lewis j <t Morris, at the church and grave. 11 ————— è (

LLANGADOCK. I A number of Belgian refugees arrived at Llangadock Railway Station at the close 01 the week, and were accorded a hearty welcome, 'i hev are being accommodated at Glatisevin Mansion, which has, through the kindness of Mr. E. P. Lloyd, been placed at the local committee's disposal. POLICE COURT. I Thursday.—Before Col. Lloyd Harries (in the chair). Aid. C. P. Lewis, Mr. Mer- vyn Peel. Col. Peddar. Mr. David Davies. and Mr. T. Roberts. A Nameless Dog. Morgan Price, Esgerlleithdy, Mothvey. was summoned for having a dog on the highway without the owner's name and address being inscribed on the collar. He was ordered to pay the costs—7a. I Drunk and Disorderly. P.C. E. J. Reynolds charged John Wal-1 ters, labourer, residing in the Backway, I Llangadock, with being drank and dis- orderly on the 8th instant.—Defendant was warned by the Bench as to his future conduct, a-nd ordered to pay 2s. 6d. and costs. The same complainant charged Rees Harries, junior, Backway, Llangadock, an old offender, with being drunk and dis- orderly on the 17th of October. Defend- ant did not then appear, and a warrant I was issued. He was now fined 5s. and costs. The eame defendant was further charged by P.C. Reynolds with liviii" drunk in the Back-way on the 9th of November. He was fined 5s. and costs. I lie was further charged with drunkenness on the Sth instant. In this latter charge defendant elected to be tried by a jury, and was committed to the next Quarter Sessions at Carmarthen. Larceny. John Perkins. Old Farmers, Llangadock. was charged with stealing a shovel, a fire shovel, and one Hue brush, of the value of the property of Mr. A. F. Lewis. Upper Shop. Mr. Hurley, solicitor. Llan- diio, appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Mrs. A. F. Lewis said she saw the de- fendant leave the Hour stores carrying a Fack, which was alleged to contain the stolen property. Witness followed defend- ant into the garage, and asked her chauffeur who the sack belonged to. He replied that he knew nothing about it. Defendant had no right to be in the stores. He told witness that he was in the stores for tiles for a grate before he went into the garage. P.C. Evan Davies, Llangadock, said he saw the defendant leaving the storeo at 12.10 in the afternoon with a eack in his hand. The handle of a new shovel was projecting from it. Witness kept defend- ant under observation, and he evidently saw him. Defendant placed the sack in a doorway near the entrance to the garage. He then wont into the garage and con- versed with the chauficur. About five minutes later Mrs. Lewis came on the scene. Seeing the sack, she examined it, and then carried it to the garage, and asked the chauffeur, in the presence of defendant, to whom the sack belonged. He replied, I don't know." She identified the articles as the property of her hus- band. She then took them to the stores. From enquiries made witness interviewed the defendant. Be cautioned and charged him at the Plough Inn with stealing the articles enumerated. Defendant replied, cc I know nothing of the saok." Asked if he came from the garage, he replied "Yes," but denied that, ha had a sack. Witness told defendant he would be re- ported. and took possession of the pro- perty." Evidence was given by Williams, the chauffeur, and Mr. A. F. Lewis, who identified the articles as his property. Defendant was bodrid over and ordered to pay the costs. The Bench said they were dealing leniently with him, ay it was his first offence. 1 ■' ■ ——

LLANDOVERY. I Fifteen wounded soldiers have arrived at Llandovery, and were conveyed to the Red Cross Hospital at the Church House. A large crowd gathered at the station to witness their arrival. A sum of about C20 was netted by the entertainment given at the Electric Cinema last Friday evening, which amount is to be utlised for purchasing comforts for local men serving in the forces Khaki-bound Billies have been sent by the Rev. J. D. Iienry, B.A., pastor of the W iinanus Pantycelyn Chapel. Llandovery, to members of his chfireh serving with the forces. The gifts, it is needless to say, are much appreciated. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Richards, Castle-street, Llan- dovery. Deceased, who was over 70 years of age, prior to going to live at Castle- street, resided for many 'years at Ga to I Fach. lie was an old inhabitant. He leaver n widow and several children. The vicar (the Rev. D. Edmondes Owen), Ald. C. P. Lewia (churchwarden), and Mr.: F. J. Bl-ek (treasurer) have, on behalf of the members of the Chureh House, pre- scnted each Llandovery boy in camp at Scov:ton with cigarettes, tobacco, and matches. The committee stated that H wo I have mnch pleasure in sending y&u this little Christmas parcel, with true Tip- perary greetinRS. The committee are sending the output of their working party in the way of clothing to their brave com- rades in the Belgian trenches and in the North Sea. I A special entertainment was. held at the local cinema on Friday evening, the pro- coeds from which will be devoted to the purchasing of comforts for men from the town now serving in his Majesty's Forces. It is a matter fur gratification to state ¡ that the object in view received hearty support. ?ome really excellent pictures were secured on the occasion, and the usual features were supplemented by songs bv Mr. Bob Cia.r?e and Miss Maggie Williams, Victoria House. The artistes received well deserved encores. We regret to announce the death, after an iune.s of many monilus, ui Mr. Ra?ry A Williams, painter and decorator, Water-j street. Deceased leaves a young w idow and HYe children. He was about 35 years of age. Some years ago he was an en- j thusiastic memUu- of the local Terri- torials, and was greatly concerned because illness prevented his being present to extend a welcome to the Llandovery detachment when they visited their homes some time ago oil short furlough. Mr. j Williams was a son of the late Mr. Henry Williams, carpenter and builder, of this town. W c regT?t to announce the death of < n old and respected farmer from the district.! in the person of Mr. Thomas, Cefnricket, i who passed away at the age of 81 years. Deceased, who had been a deacon at Salem Congregational Church, Llandovery, for thirty yeare, leaves a widow and four chil- tlr--n--thrc,e sous and one daughter. The; funeral, which was largely attended and ( repre'entxtiva of all ciaoies, took piace en Monday at Llandingat Church. The liev., Joseph Harry, pastor at Saiemv officiated at. the house, alid a, hymn was given out by the Eev. Dr. T. E. Thomas, The ifan'e. The ctirite, the Rev. Mr. Evans, officiated at the church and grave. Other ministers: pveaont included: Kevs. D. J. Henry, B.A.,V' pastor of Williams' Pontycelyn Memorial Chapel; A. Ifor James, pastor of Etenczer Char-el; and J. Yolander Jones, pastor of Cefuartheu and Pentretygwyn. The chief mourners were: Messrs. ilorgin Thoiaa Erynaiuman; David Thomas and Willie, Thomas*. Oefnricket (sons); Mr. and Mrs. j Evans, Tincced (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs. Thomas, Green Lodgte (daugnter-in. law); Mrs. Jones, Cwmllynfell; M.rs. Llew- elyn. Cilycwns; Mr. Jonee, Abergorileeh; i Mrs. Ingram, Ll.mwrtyd Wells; Mr. Mooes, Caerbont, Llangadock; Mr. Thoma3. Pen- ihiw, Llandda usant; Mr. Thomas, Carren- gwinon, Llandausant; Mr. Jones, Pontardu- laii; Mrs.Tories, Carmarthen; Mr. Thomas?, Carmarthen; NTr. Thomas, Tynewydd, Abe- gwiii; Mrs. Griffiths, Tyddin, Llangadock; Councillor T. Koberts, J.P.. Llandovery; Mr. j J. Evans, Castle-street, Llandovery; Mr.. Price, Tynawydd, Mothvey; Mr. Price, Gorilwynfach, Motnvey; Mr. Powell, Cwm- nantyboidy; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel, Cerrig- cwmnJ, Llandovery Mr. Powell, College View, Llandovery; Mrs. Jones, White Hart, Llandovery; Mr. and Mrs. Reo-, Tyllwyd, L'.anwrda; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Craigy- bwcli, Llandiio; Mrs. Rees, Brynpedol, Bryn- amman; 111'. Eees, Cardiff; Mrs. K-ees, Llanwrda; Dr. Rees. Aberystwyth; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ti rail en, Lianwrda; Mr. a.nd Mrs. Lewis, Troedrhiwrescer; Mrs. Jones, Doiaubran, Cynghordy.

PONTARDULAIS. 1: There was another death here from diphtheria last week. The various local churches are forwarding pocket Bibles, etc., to the brave hoys from here who have joined the colours. jitxc-elient iu every respect was Mr. Tom Jenkins' lecture ou leuan Gwyuedd" TO Oymrodorion Bont. The president, the ReI. Lfoorge v,-os in the chair. Mr. H. F. Munday is safely home again. Bob," who is extremely popular. with ail classec,, eerved with the Oxford -TI. a-nu was badly wounded in the right arm and leg at Dixmude. Ho is the fvrvt local man to be invalided home, and it li-ad been proposed to give him a. public reception, with the Town Band in attendance. He arrived quietly on Sunday ID0nÜn: A spirited debated took pkico at the Club ou the subject, "Is War Jtifiable" The affirmative was taken by Mr. Isaac L. Davies, and the negative by Mr. James Thomas, D.C. Mr. D. J. Davies, M.E., pre- aided. Those who took part were: Messrs. J. R. Morgan. J. L. 'Joii(y, (L. and P. Bank1, Dd. Howeils (Benallt Colliery), D. Bdgar I'll00as, Thomas Jenkais, and Griffith Wil- liams (contractor). Tho carried by four votes. The mortal remains of the late Mis. Tre- harne Thomas, Tynybonau, were laid to rest at Bryn Cematcry on Friday. The Rcv. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.D., Hope, conducted the last rites, acsisted by the Revs. J. Evans. Bryn; George Williams, Tabernacle; W. K. Lloyd. Siloh; and others. At a memorial service held at. Hope on Sunday evening. Dr. Morgan spoke cf the whclc-hearted I1P-1 lotion of the deceased to the church, and her deep concern for its welfare. Cwrdd Cwrteri" was held at Hope on Sunday. An address was given by the pastor, the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.D., Mid the following took part:—Misses Doris lones, Annie Williams, Marian John, Edith John, Gertie Clarke, YaLi" Jones, May Wil- .iams, May Thomas, Gwyneth E??es. Elvira ?hi?, Lizx;? Le'v?, Barbara Lewi? Lilian llathias, Gert? Morgan, Rte«i« Jor.m, Win- aie James and G«r>t:e Morgan; Mersxe. Harri rhomas, Gwyn Davic? Dd. Jones Davies, [vor Morg-an, Whiiaeld R?c, Gb'ndv/r [Icwel?., Hoi'?e Thomas. Hugh Parn Jcc-ea. rfield Maihiis and Erio Davies: Girls' ?horu?. conducted by M?& M. Gertie rhoma?, who also acted as accompanist.

PONTARDAWE. I At a meeting of the Pontardawe. Guard- ians OIl Monday, Mr. 11. J. Powell, J.P., presiding, an application was received from Mr. Idris Davies, rate collector, Abercrave, ior an increase in salary. All present he was receidng- £10 per annum, but his collections wero three times as much as his predecessor, who was getting i;31 per annum.-The question was rc- ferred to the Finance Committee. At the Pontardawe School Managers meeting on Monday, the clerk (Mr. Arlicv Samuel) referred to the recent biter of lam; at Gwatm-eae-Gurwen lor schod exten- sions. According to ifgures supplied at the time there was a mistake made in the calculation that the land would cost £ 1 a00 per acre. The landowner (Mr. Danic- Jenkins) was quite prepared to dispose oj the land at the same price as the managers j had bought land previously from him.— Mr. Richard Thomas said that in fairness to the owner of thc land, it wa.s a pity that they did not have the correct figures it the last meeting. As worked out at -the time there was no douot a.bout it that the price was extortionate.—The matter wa, i left to a committee to see the landowner's aP1,1-. I The Pontardawe Dmtrict Council met on Mondav, Mr. Morgan Davies presiding. Mr. Potter, of the Great Western Rail- way, wrote that arrangements had now been made for closed motor-cars to bc-run between Pontardawe and Brynamman. The company had also decided to alter the timing of the car from Waunleyshon from 7.45 a.m. to 7.30 a.m., .which would enable the c:tr to arrive at Neath statjc¡l ¡! at S.io a.m.—Rev. Evan Davies moved jj that they thank Mr. Potter for getting rid of the old sanatorium ears that used -?ir. J. -) i. Pi-aielF, to run. (Laughter.)—Mr. J. M. Francis, assistant secretary to the Pontardawe I Chamber of Trade, wrote on behalf of the Chamber protesting against tfie closing of shops on Saturdays a't 10 o'clock under the Shop Hours Act, and to urge the Council to issue a separate order for the Pontardawe district incorporating the hours as stated in the order already issued with the exception of Saturday evenings, and to fix the closing hour at 10.30 p.m.— Mr. If. J. Powell said he objected to this question being brought Ùl1 now, especialiy as the Shop Hours Act posters were about. It seemed to him as if the Pontardawe ncople could not make up their minds.— The Eev." Evan Davies agreed that it was too late to re-open the question.—Mr. L. W. Francis said there should be a separate order for Pontardawe.—Mr. R,. A. Jones: was decidpd +,c, Let's ha e uniformity.—It was decided to discuss the matter in January, when ob- jections could be heard.—The Municipal Employes Association wrote re<|u<} £ tin £ the ==== Council to grant 3s. per week advance of, i wages for all men employed. A number j of other authorities had already done RO. I —The matter was referred to the Finance! Committee. I

SWAJSSEA. I The Swansea Amateur Operatic Society wish to thank the following for assistance at their Belgian concert: Mr. T. Byrne, Grand Theatre, lor loan of scenery; Messrs. T. Arthur Evans and Co., Mor- gan Bros., Mills English aud Co., for electric lighting :and Messrs. R. E. Jones and Co., George Matthews and Co., Ü. F. j Lovell and Co., Henry Watts, and J. E. Fitt, for chocolates. We learn on good authority that nearly all the property required for tho Castle-! street improvement scheme, to cost about, j £ 12,000, has been acquired by the Swansea 1 Council, and that matters in connection 1 with this much-discussed and much- needed improvement have now been prac- tically settled. There is good ground for hoping that arbitration proceedings will be unnecessary. Mr. Owen Evans, 25, Fisher-street, Swansea, lias received an intimation from I the Record Ollice, Shrewsbury, that his son. Private Frank Evans, of the 2nd Welsh Regiment. British Expeditionary I Force, is reported as missing. Mr. Owen Evans has two sons serving with H.M. Forces. The other son is Private J. Evans, of the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, who on the 28th September was wounded in action on the right hip. He ha.- sinc.e recovered, and is back in the firing line- About a hundred Belgian refugee child- ren in Swansea were, by the kindness of Messrs. R. E. Jones, Ltd., entertained at a Christmas tree in the Carlton Restaurant on Saturday morning. The children came from Maesteg House, Brynsifi, Ffynone De-la B; che-street, and elsewhere, and nere ill charge of Mrs. Cleays, Mrs. Davies, Messrs. S. Rondell and Sanders. They looked very happy as they sat round the large, profusely decked and illumina- ted tree, which Mrs. Leigh Jcnes, Mis- Head, and other ladies had prepared ths previous day. VETERAN POSTAL OFFICIAL. I The death took place on Tuesday of Mr. Albert Lyle, aged 71 years, from an affec- tion of the throat. The deceased gentle man was a former member of the Swanse: Poo;t Offiee ont-door "tfT, ha,ing- ¡;;ervf" 113 years, and was latterly in receipt of a pension.

Me v.'a.-< awarded long service medals as a Post Office official and as <1 colour-ser- ?c'?nt in the 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volun- tE:rs. The veteran pa?-ed away just aft eJ se\fn o'clock last ni?ht, after an iHnesp of M": weeks. He leaves a widow and éx children, the majority of whom are IlW rrÍo!d. An operation was to have been per- formed .m Monciav. bul- bis c -*vifion was ¡ so serious that it was postponed. i  CASE OF SWANSEA SEIZED SHIP | BEFORE PRIZE COCRT. I ?l- -11, in uie rrize uiurt 011 inursoay ttro President sa:d that he would consult tho Iiviarslial as to a curious situation with regard to a cargo or coal on the steamship ¡ I,\remé1, of J3remen, which was captured at Swansea after the outbreak of war. Mr. Duluop. for Messrs. Morgan. Wakley, and Co., Ltd., of Swanea, said that they wen stopped in the course of pnttiug 1.81» tons of epti- on hoard, and they applied for a release of the coal -to them. The Crown had promised to release the wal if the owners would pay for the discharge of it. Its value—it was small coal—was j 4s. at Swansea, and the discharging came to 4,s. a toii. j to 4-6. a ton. There was a tug to pay for, and the cost of discharging would ex- ceed the value of the cargo. In the j meantime the cargo had taken ifre, (Laughter). That seemed to him to simplify matters. CLaughter). Tho President: It often does. What set it alight? Mr. Duniop: Spontaneous combustion my lorcl-- (!,) i-igl, t it was covered by the Marshal'^ floating policy. (Laugh- ter). I DROPPED DEAD AT WORK. The Borough Coroner held an inquest I at Morriston on Tuesday, on the body of Richard Nichoils, furnaceman, who, as ial.read-.r reported in the "Leader.? died j on Sunday morning at Mesre. Baldwin'? Works, Morriston. Mrs. Niciholis, the wife, stated that in May deceased underwent an operation for appendicitis, and had been in much better health since. On Sunday he went to work and seemed to be in good healt I i, Jut he told her that he had done some- riling to his internal organs. Aubrey Doyle, a hoy working with tkn deceased, stated that deceased complained of a pain in his side; then he dropped. Doyle immediately called Mr. Ballman. Dr. Kemp stated that deceased was suffering froai enlarged heart, and the blood vessels had degenerated. Some of the valves had also degenerated; this was the main caues of death. The heart disease was of old standing. The jury brought i na verdict accord- ingly. GIPSIES AT FFORESTFACH. At hwansea Police Court on Yv ednesdav, Jenkin Hopkins (60), a farmer, of Fforestfach. was summoned for a breach of the Public Health Act. Edward Harris, who appeared tl) è, ..seeute for the Swansea Rural Dis- trict Council, paid that defendant let his field to some gipsies. The field was near the Cottac Homes and some houses. There were no sanitary arrangements, i Mr. Thomas, sanitary inspector of the Swansea Rural District Council. said there were now two vans and two terrs, with nine persons. They had been Ht": for about six months. Defendant had been given notic* to get the gipsies from the field, but he had not done sil. was getting rent from the gipsies each week. Hopkins was fined 20s. inclusive, and the Bench made an order that tho nuisance be abated within seven days. "g*1 ■ ■ ■

TYCROES. We regret to record tho death of Mr, Thomas Evams proprietor of Dogsbroolc Colliery, which took place on Fridav last. The funeral took place on Wednes- dr.y at Zioti Chapel, Penygroes. A new Mission, Hall was opened on caturdav last, in the old premises of Mr. Tlios. Hughes. The new church is a branch of the Ammanford Gospel Hall, and we hear that the members are gradu- ally increasing. On Saturday morning a pretty wedding was solemnized at Moriah tl:) ('-Iiap.,I, when Miss lizzie Ann Mathias and Mr. Willie Anthony were married. Tho bride was given away by her uncle. Mr. Lewis Price, MaosHiohleu Boot Stores. Mr. William Thomas (cousin of tho bridegroom) was best man, and his sister, Mis's H. J. Thcrnas, was tho bridesmaid. (District NJews Continued en Next

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