Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

1. BRYNAMMAN. Miss Gwennie Thomas, Goleufryn, was again successful in the recitation con- test held at C!wmg,,Yr-e last week. The storm of Friday night wrought. much damage yi the locality. In one or cases outhouses and colliery sheds f were dismantled. Lf~yl rivers were ,f,oooe.rl io an unusral eivf-nt. The Ne" Year was utile rod in by some VaUeyices in a most rowdy manner. 80ID": of the inhabitants on New Year's morning "found their gates unhinged, their pro- perty damaged, and utensils smashed. Tho day of intercession -as duly .o here. Met-fings were held in „jpvery place of worship. The meetings were well attended, .nd in many places there was a zood a• .jidance of soldiers. Private David Davies, Goleufryn lower, Bfynammax, retains his love for literature despite his military aainron- 'tr>er,ts. At an eisteddfod held by the 'yari-OTis military sections srtafioned at Aber^-st-wyth be captured thiee prizes. j?aN to 4_ Jtavies bekmgs to the signalling depart- ment. correeiemd f-nf vri*es "The diai-:r of the war by P/xvate Samuel Knight now appearing in tha Herald' is really very well compiled, and provides esc^ptionally interesting reading. It is, no doubt, one of the most lucid articles yet published in th.o Herald or any other paper, as ir gives the reader stich a splendid idea I of the movements and doings of cur i poldiers at. the front. Xocal readers anxiously awaiting the next Mr. Harold Butler Wyn Evan,, Pt.C.N.C.. wio was recfuiily married, is a -?fc!i of a BryTt?mmaa ?enSeuian. Mr. John T?Dg, now U?admaatpr at London, and ¡1:r?thÚQf Mr. Evan Bvans, headma?fer, -Portmadoc, and Mr. Ted Evans, con-1 duetor of the Bxynammatn Choir. Mr. IIvans h-oids an impori^mi. nav;gl pogition, vas born in London, but is well known in Brynamman, having paid many visits to his father's birthplace. The death has taken place' of Mr. Evan T.ake, Bristol-terrace. Beceassd -was in his ) 7Hh year, and some time ago celebrated 1 > • s goM?in wedding. He va? a. roHerman, | a?d Tva? in his youB?-r years a well j RTIO-WM public maru Deceased was a I trustee of the Pub Be Hall sanee its open- i 5n3', and took reat interest in its welfare. JTe leaves a vidow and several grovm up C'-ildren. The interment took place at; Gibe, a, Cerjeterv in the presence of a num- b-r of mourners. The "um of Ell 1. Hid. WM collected' on Christinas Day oy tie Public Band. Thrmig-h tbe .mediure. of the Herald," j the bacdsmen -wish to th;i??k the inhabit-j ante for their donations. The committer. Fiibsscribe l. per month toward? the ) funds and every penny rdlei.ted or thnr- j fibscrilied is wholly devoted to reduce t'ne debt t-emainmg en the instruments, Once the instTmnentF are paid for they 1 will besom* public property, n~id the. pablk. by subscribing, arc simply -,aving;t their own property from going under the hammer. The band if aWays prepared t') play at any lociT function, and will! in future appear more frequently in the! public squares.

( BUREYPOET. I The funeral took place at Jerusalem -Chapel. Bnrryport. on Thursday, of Mr. j John Erans. Dyfatty, who died at th", ripo age of M. The Ilev. J. H. Ree* and t the Rev. J. Rogi-i-s officiated. The mourners were: Mr., and Itr;. Jehu Samuel iiaeghfer and son-in-lav), Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans (son acd daughter-in-1 law*. Mrs. 3ilnry Rol>erts (^daughter). Mr. I t-Ind Mrs. John Evan,; (son. and daughter- j -in-lair), Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans,1 Mr. and Mrs. Frank I-lv-iu.s. Mr. and Mrs. j W. J. Evans, iliss Mary Sophia I Mr. and Mrs. David Evans (Ynyshir), j Ir. a1.d Mrs. Morgan Edwards (Ynyahir, | crandchildrf«\ Mr. and XTs. Frank) Periias (Cantiffi. Mx. Mrs. John! WiUiaans (Llan^'y), Mr. W. TVillianer, (Blaongarwi, Mr. John ilorgan (XlaaeJlv), David John (Llanelly), Mr. John Bonnell, etc-

I CWM AMMAN. I Tlt Bev. -T. Towyn Jon" occupied the pulpit art B-ryn on on Sunwjay last, Soceosaful f^ocjAis and efflt^rtain^netits h.!We bwn heid est Bryn Seaam and Betthel i-n aid of 4,:be -.hxrrh funds. The Rsv. RhjKs J. Huws, Glanamnjan. is indisposed. All smowely t,-li4-t he wiu foon regain his ier NAUA state of b m Ith. 3AEr. Tiemas J-ohn Llerweiyn, Stopney, Gamant. nr ho Me. recently in-hired .ttilrl foliowir.g his employment at the Psutty- ffynnou Cotliety, is progressHig. Qm" a large r.imibea- erf young men have Tataiy beec fsiroU-ed M, meankem ef the new Army, and •araoncftt them are FeveraJ members of the Amman ITcdAed fru>tball t-Rean. MMK Miriaum Evans. Cwmgreais, is IHiding to ber already largf; list ci suc- cww». She vm a-gai-n an easy winnor in oloration at the Elerratm Eisteddfod on Saturday evftnirw?, cirwturiBg. an oak chair from right otbler coopetitors. One fYf. the oldest and moet respected inbaihi'ta-n'ts? of Cwmajaman, Mj-s- Sarah Thomas, Glanamman, was 1-aad to reF- in T l i,),ma-- Glanam=aiTi, ;?, h,, 98 Battel Ceaaetery. Deceased, who was 88 yeano: rff age, bad always of h.f>'I' best in all good movedawts in the locality. A. football ma<fcch -was played on the P:¡n iaet vwek, -Oli!ozt Amman TJ-nited tried ceJiehMriaas -with a ■fTam rerpi^enT- mg the Golieges of Wal-ea. The homesters e««iy proved the victors by fourteec points to mil, and it wee reslly eurprdsang to nete tta MBtarjwWy good form shovra by The Amman. The proceeds were devotod ■tc the Brfgism Refeef Fund. Nem- Bethci fliapel has given to the wrrrfd many wdl known preatchere. We nobe that itr. Joseph Evans, t'oweH-streec, G-Arna-at, and a nernlisw of Profcsaor J. Ifcrgan Jones, M.ABailor, has been I uniUBtnoosIy called to enter holy orders I by New Botiiel Chapel. Mr. Evans will 'I pro<,œti forth-??h for a prpnar??or? wcrcp of S'Lu?v ?he OM School, Q?-n.a.f?en. I l'WiOfmi1 iœ, œ: B?-mn rafug?e arrived !a?. wek 'o mke ?p their abode <? S- ) ney, Garnant..An immense crowd con. I.et,ratoo at the railway gave them a hearty reception. raen hEndcd b- I the sil-€r prase besftd the pr/Jcee^icm inovwi towaixb the viadtors' new home. On ar- I rival, hearty cheery were given, and pSier I some national aire had been played by the bnmd, nne of the Belgians led the pooplc I in vociieroue cheering again. It is nsixl- leae to state that Cwmasmnan has es lone in rte endeavcurs to make the visa tors as cooifortable as possible. The relief committee, with the secretary, Mr Mar-tin Knoyle, deserve gi-eat credit. A second j batch—a i&iraly ati foor-Hawrtred on Mon- da.y evf-niug, who also inert with a warm- haarted reception.

CARMARTHEN. ) Robert Collier, Water-strrot, a stall- holder at tha Market, was fined 40s. and I costs by tho Carmarthen. Borough Benh on Monday, for assaulting David Jones,' the market-keeper. ) The Carmartheir Recruiting Com- mittee are arrangiag another series of I meetings to bA hlr1 in connection with the recruiting for the-Carmarthenshire Battalion of the Weizh Army Corps, and those decided upon are Porthyrhyd. Cefn- aithin And Mynyddygarrsg, vr-uen well known speakers will take part Meetings are also being arranged under the aus- pices of tho sub-committees formed under < the county recruiting scheme, and one has already h. fixed for the 13th inst at Llangathen, at which Lord Dynevor alld other prominet gentlemen will 16peak. Mr. D. W. Drummoud, Hafoo- neddyn, Llaudilo, will preside.

CLYDACK. The new year was ushered in at Cly- dac-h amid loud and prolonged blasts of the numerous woriV hixiters of the Swan- sea valley district, arul the singing of carou- and choruses by male voice parties. The deata took piaco on tkiiiday of Mr. Evan Jenkiaa, cf Penrhivrgwyefa Farm, Clydach. The deoeised, who lived with his daughter and son-iG-l'aw at Pejarhiwg-wyefa, was very weil-knouro in tho Swansea Valley by -uhe mas of "Evan PenrhiwgTvyefa," a-utL was one of, if not Quite the oldest, in- iiitAtants of tha neighbourhood, for had he lived another fortnight he wou.Id then ha." attained i., the ripe old a/e of c9 The "Cymdeithas Ymdrechol a Dlwyll- iadol" celebrated the advent of the new year with an enjoyable miscellaneous ccnecrt at Hebron Congregational Schoolroom. The Rev. D. Eiddig Jones (pastor), who was assisted by Mr. Henry [Lewis, M.A., Yuystawe, presided. Thote who took part v, ei-e. the pisses Irene Hill (pianoforte Folo). Eachel Morgan (recita- :tio;i>. Hannah Williams, Madame A. Williams, Master Luther O. Jenkins, I  -T Phillip5, Ed. ?cs&rs. John ?ewis, D. J. Phillips, EdJ win Daviee, Richard Jones, Sidney Daviss and Rev. D. Eiddig (songs), j Miss Hanah. Williams and Madame A.' Wiliams, Mr. Tom Stephens and the Rev. i D. Eiddig »ToB.es(du?ts). Mrs. Lizzie Stephens and Miss Hilda Hill were accora- panists. The passing of the old year and the ad- rer. of the new war* celebrated with a j well-arranged and enjovable Now Year's Eve "Social" at Carmel Congregational Schoolroom. Clydach. The happy event was promoted under the auspices of the "Cymdeithas Ddiwylliadol," and was at- vended by about a hundred ^oung people. I Tl'o tea tables were admirably presided over by the Misses Katie Jones (vice- president of the "Cymdeitheas/') Annie Ll-»yd, Mary Jenkins, Oiwen John, Agnes B'iran, Edith May Thomas and Jenny Bevan, and Mrs. Hannah Williams, Mrs. j Willie Evans and Mrs. Eszy Maybcry. t The subsequent miscellaneous enter- t-p-nmcut, presided over by ?.tr. Thomas John (president of the"jymdeiths,") ¡ was much enjoyed, Messrs. Gwilym D?.ries (recitation), Maries Williatas. L.C. (violin solo), and Ivor Daer and Miss Edith May Thomas (songs), con- tributing to a capital programme. Mr. Davies (Manchester House), gave every satisfaction as accompanist.

I GOWERTON. A. lantern lectnro on the European I War was given at. St. John's Hall. Various phases of the war were shown. Solos were rendered by Messrs. Jim Smith, T. J. Jarrnan, arid Mr. John Richards. t Last Saturday evening the Mixed Choir (conductor, Mr. E. D. Davies) contribu- ted the programme at, the Wesley Ch?)€l, Saturday oo??rt-s. Mr Watk ins nccupied the eM! aDd Chaplain Wardle, in npiform, ()¡J(d the meeting. The c hoir rendered several choruses m ¡ splendid style, and were encored several times. At the monthly meeting of the Pariah I, Council, Mr. Thomas Barron presided An application was rocuved from Mr. Pritehiird, agent to Miss Talbot, to lf)st'. the fo^itpath leading from Sterry-road to Mansel-rtreet. It was decided to grant I the appLicataion subject to the eoirncil retainin the power to hc?d the waste land.—Mr. T. J'. Atk??, chairman ?f tho Bight of 'Wt 'r sa-i,l that the j sheds which had been re-moved by the district oSici?!r, at Santgoch Common because they enroaoh'?d on public pro- perty, had been put again by the ten- ants.It was decided to rcrpoT' the I matter to the district officials.—Mr. D. M. Williams, chairman of tho Fixo Com- mittee. rerported that tli- new hose, and I reel and the nece^Hnry fitting for the en- rt -1 an d the u gine had been received. Everything, was now ready should a firs occur. I

0 T II GORSEINON. j Miss May Bevan. daughter of Mr. David 1 I Bean. Park-road, who -at for the; Trinity College, London, senior examina- J tion. came out -with hi,h Mr. Wm. J. Looker, Panrheol, wa I borne during the Christmas vacation. He) has been appointed headmaster of Mslin- I y-Wig Council School, Dervrer, one. of tho j prettiest parts in the Principality. I A successful social and dance was held at the Drill Hall on New Year's Eve. in i connection with the Temperance Band. [ I The reception accorded the. band during I their tour at Chriztmastide was most < encouraging, I W are giad of an opportunity of Tf). fer-ring to the work accomplished by the Relif*' Committee, which wos formed j 1 locally at the commencement of the war. The amount of work gene through, and assi stance rendered in necessitous cases. j I reflects great credit on the committee. I The steam roller and the read men have I arrived. Hopes are entertained tha.t tbey! will be allowed to st^y until all tbe streets are put in proper order. Hjh- street and Mason's-Toad are perfect quag- mires. Evidently the references made in your column? last -week have taken effect, j Some disappoistmeiit is fclt at falni failure of the congregation of Ebenezer Ch»T>el, after making preparations on a lavish.scale for housing some of the Belgian refugees, to understand that iion»»; would be forthcoming. Tinder the cir-. ei-o-nstances it was decided that the con- ■ tributions "be sent to the fund for the homeless acd those suffering in Belgium. Tb* sudden and unexiiected death has taken place of Mr. Bsciarain. B. Griffih. TUafh-street. Deceased was in his usual health on Sunday. He was at Ebenezer Cixapel on Sunday evening; on Monday morning he want to business as usual, mid ,died within an hour oi heart failure Griffiths was one of the best known in the locality, and his death will be lamented by a host of friends. Hit j genial manner and kindness was pro* verbial. His loss will he deeply ïcit. especially at Ebenexer, where he had ful- ■ hlled tIL6 posts of secretary and organist I tor several years. Mr. Griffiths had been j in the employ of the Grovesend Tinplate Company for upwards of 2-7 years, and held the post of cashier at the time of his death. The deceased's father, who was tinhouse superintendent at tL, e Groveeencl Tinplate Works, died under similar cir- Ctuniatances. Ylr. Griffiths leaves a wiclcw and three children. Sincere sym- patby is felt for the family in their try- ing ordeal, and with the brother (Mr. Rtes Griffiths), who is now somewhere in Franee serving liis King and Country, and Miter.

■ njUfr" I GWATTN-CAE-GURWEN AND CWMGORSE. I Intercession Sunday was observed at j ail the local places oi worship. I The local Buffs spent a pleasant even- ing together at their headquarters on Xow Year's Eve. i One and all join in wishing Privat-e and Mi-s. W. E. Francis a long and happy life on their entrance into matrimonial bonds.; Private Francis recently joined thej Colours, and is now stationed at iNeyland with the 4th Welsh. A pleasant New Year's Eve was spent by the young members cf Siloh C.M. An j appetising spread had been prepared by I the following ladies: Miss C. Evans, Miss L. Jones, Miss S. Evans, and Miss 3.1 Evans. A miscellaneous programme was gone through, the following taking-part: Pa-ppr, Mr. D. Morgan; solos. Miss S. i Evans, Mr. D. Jones, Mr. Idris Smith, 1 and Mr. Willie Morgan; recitations, Miss j Ceinwec. Smith and Master D. Evans. Cwnigorse, accompanied. i A farewell meeting was held at the Mount Plea sant last week cn the occasion of the departure for the States of Mr. Hopkin Morgan, after a prolonged visitl to his native laud. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Edward Powell,. M.E., whilst Messrs. Joe Oruta and T. J. Rees, F.T.S.C., acted as uc-companÜ.;1,:s.: The following contributed enjoyable:— 4r. W. Cole, Mr. J. Brinkworth, Mr. Morris Jones, and Mr. T. J. R?'s, I F.T.S.C. A meeting of the local lodge of the I j l.O.G.T. -was held ac Siloh Chinistiè' Methodist, Chief Templar Ben Jones, Bryntirioc, presiding. A large number of nr.w,meml)c,rs were initiated during the evening. An interesting programme was gone through, items being contributed by j Sister Ceinwen Smith (Cwmgorse," Bro. F. Mortimer (Garnant), and Bro. D. John Evans (Gamanfc). Addresses were delivered j by* Brothers Ben Jones, R. Roberts (Gar- nantl, D. J. Evans (Garnant), T. J. j ThoniaR, Jason Thomas, and W. Thomas. A quarterly meeting was hejd at Seion, Cwnigorse, last Sunday evening, the Rev. J. I; Thomas, pastor presiding. The | following took part: Matthew Ltcnri, )[air: Lloyd, Lilly Henri, Dan Lloyd, Nelly Thomas, May Jones. Iuth Lloyd, Evan M.. Thomas, Mary Moses, W. J. Evans, Eva Cook, William Henri, Willie Henri, Daniel Jones, Evan T. Jones, Cristdina. Co,j!,c, T. (7. Jo-n(- ?. Cook, T. C. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Thomas Jamer, Oliver Smith, Ceinwen Smith, t Tom Smith. Ruth Moses, Mary Kate i Rees, Winifred James, and Nelly B. J ooes. A miscellaneous concert was held on New Year's Eve at the Public Hall, under the auspices of the members of Siloh C.M. The conductor was Mr, J. J. James, miners1 agent, Cwmgorse, whilst Mr. John | B-ees, Twyn, Garnant, was in the chair, Mr. D. J, Evan: C-R.A.M., ably accom- 1 paried. The following rendered pleasing and Illuch appreciated itoms: Miss Bessie Jones (Brynamman), Mi..« L. Edwards (Brynamman)', Miss Maggie Evans (Cur- wpn-strc??'. Mi'? Hf)T'?.pi' Evans (Waun- ?Tshon), Mr. W. Jenkins <C??-stre?t), Mr. B. T. Jones (Gat?-stTt?et). Mr. Idj'? Smith (Cwmgorse), Mr. W. Leonard (Cwitagorse), and Mr. Oswald Davies (Tair- gwaith). An At H'1t1!) waF held at the Church Hall l^st week under thp auspices of tho I me-mbei-s of Llanfair Church. During the pleasing items were given by 3fiss Lily Thomas, flSS Nellie Phillips, j Miss Violet Thomas, Master Alan Tanslev, Miss Nancy Jones, Miss Mary) Kate Rees, Miss Bosie Davies, Master Dan I L'vaus, Miss Ceinwen Smith, Miss Bessie j Roderick, Miss Maggie Rees, and Miss Letty Davies. The following ladies attended at the various tables; Miss C. Rees (AbernantV 2Irs. Hazslwood, Mrs. Tansley, Mrs. Green, Mr?. Evan Isms, and Mrs. Stephen Evans. The At Home" was followed by a Cinderella dance. The M.C. was Mr. Watkin Wil- ¡ liams, Curwen-street.

LLANELLY. I News biz bee- received at LJauelly that. I Pritc J. Lewis, who WaG earvin? witt I th" South Wales Border ere at the front, was killed in action. I'nv?e LewLs. who j lived at B-tirr,,v-stf-P-et. h?a-ves a wife w?<T9& yc'cng?s? chNd wa? exa?Hy a m?Btn j old when tho sad news wis received from I the War Oill-ea. I

LLANDILO. I The Urban Council decided at the last meeting to repair the railings in Bridge- street. It is stated that one veteran cyclist at Llaadilo was over 60 years of age when he learnt to ride awheel. It has been decided that a register be kept of those from Llandilo who have joined, and werc, joining, the colours- The Rev. W. The Walk, Llan- dilo, is rendering his couiiiry good ser- vice just now by addressing recruiting meetings jr- different places. Tw) promising artistes who took part ia the concert at the Drill Halli at Christmfistide werp Miss Agnes rox and MORS Agnes Williams. The songs they contributed were much a ppreciated. Through an oversight, their names were omitted from our last issue. Last Thurm-l-Ay evening the members of the Taberfcade Oongregational (Welsh) Chnrch presented each recruit, from that niaro of worship with a jereey and testa- meat. The jeroeye ware handed to each soldier by Mrs. Dinah Jones, ani the testi- monials which vipre given by Mvs. V,Tiilcwhv were presented by that. lady. The, ReY. W. D.IA ies. The Walk, pastor of the church, addreseed the men, and Private Edgar Morris responded on their behaJf. The following woddiugs hove been cele- hra ted at the Registry Office :Heriry J-ames Evans; Caeddarwen, Cspel Isaac, to EUzabeth Jones, Post Office, (iapei I,<:aae; Emry.s Bevan, B;~m:nair. Seron, to Oliver Williarii*, 36, Oollege-strcet, Ammanford. At lAsril's Ch urch, St. IsseaTs, John Plymlt, 55, Penybank-road, AmmanTord, to EHzabet-h Ann Allen, Sar- dis Mountain, Sanndexefcot. At CaDell ?v 10. Thomas Williams, Dolaugledaioa, Llanfj-n: dd, to Elizaboth j! Iv.-ar.s, I^iiypound, Abergcvricch. The fiuicnal of 4ii!e ht-e Mrs. Corner Uouo.% Gaa-ma.rt,hee-eLroe.t, widow of the late )!.r..I:.U2.C Thomas, butter and pro- I vision merchant /whoee death we chronicJed in our iaBt ievoe. took PL-Wlh at the Cel-i viniatio Methodist Cemetery, Ehoema-ei- street. The Her. Towyn Jones, M JP., oih- oiated. A la.rge concourco cf poopie a4, 'tended to pay their la*, tckofl cf reepoct. those l-epressiited Ml. D. r, Ha-rries, of Chicago. Mrs. Thomas a faithful member of Horeh CcngregationaJ Ohapel. She was of an affable disposition, -ha-rit,sble and g-enei-oizs to i Iiijit, Of her it ma.y be truiy said thai, she was a beau- tiful character. She leaves six chiidren to mcum their loos. ) Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son. j ( Carmarthen, conducted the fortniglitlj- sale of stock at Lbuidilo Bridge Mart on Monday, when there wert: offered for sale 47 head of cattle, 9 cows and calves, 9 1 calves, 475 lambs and ewes, and 290 porkers. The prices realised were:— Cattle un to £ 29 10s., lambs 3Ss. each. or from 3^d. to 3-1d. per lb. live weight; porkers 9s. to 9s. 3d. por ecore, cows and ,j- 1"I"c. ,1'1: ¡ .c-.} 1J 1. -v cal ves S20 Kte., calves, £4 5-s. 1 Jvidging from a dieacussioa.at the meot- ing of the Urban Council this week, so great effort seems to be put forward looaliy to carry out the previsions of 1Jh,1 Housing and Town Planninv Act, a ucfoful pdece of 1-eg-islation whip?! owes its inception to Mr. John Barns. The sanitary inspector reported that there were 30 houses in the town which. from a sanitary standpoint, did not comply with the of the Acifc. Mr. Claud R. Davies pointed ont that a committee had bean appointed to deal with the subject laon-tte ago, and he proposed that it be pon to fur- nish its report within the next fortnight. Mr. D. Pxitchard Davies took a very pes- simistic view of the situation. He thought they had better let matters as they were. Thev would want the Germans 1 there to carry the Act out." No-M>:p" was done laconically ends a report ef the meeting. A successful entertainment was held t ■ Ebenezer Baptist Chapel on Sew Year's j night nuder the presidency cf Mr. J. 11. Bc&s, Eryn~oIau. 'nM accompanist waa Kies W mnie Boe:n.IL!_M. The proceela were in aid cf the Sunday School. The pro- j gramme included the following* item1:- Reciuations, Lizzie Jonee, Boat-tie Beynon, Millie Jones, Jack Jones, Ictris Jones. laggie Williams, Willie ilorris, Dollie Bees, Kenneth John, David Charles Jan. kins, Lizzie A-an Williams, Agmes Willferas, blriru John, Oakley Thfemae, Doris Morga n, ";aUy Mary Jenkins, Dolly Rees. 'I. j Thomaa, and Mr. John Bowen; 6O0$, Mi^e A. James, G?Iadya Bowen, G-.Tvneb DaYes, Miss Aunie Davies, Gwenny Morris, )1 Jones, Miss A. James, May Thomi-P, Miss 1 Maggie Davies. W.G. 24ns. Eugh Wi I- li-ims, D. J. Rh, Irene Jones, W. J. E., Evano; duets, Mapgie a-rd Annie Davies. Gwenay Mo"rM and Gwladye Bowen, Mary Thomas an.i Irene JonM; pÜnoforte eoloe, Oi"?'en Be" Jeany Jonœ, and ?wneth So?em. The children's choir also con-  tribatod eome very &ccept?bla renditions.

LLANDOVERY. A pretty wedding took place on Friday at Sal I'm Cor.greg.uioiial Chapel, Llandovery. The contracting parties were Mr. Janice Evar.e, Tafaraaubach, Tredegar, and Mies Sarah Jane Price, Pentrebach, B.Jfwa.y, '|jiand<i% ary. The knot was tied by the Rev. J. Volandor Jones, pastor of Pentrelygwya. The bride was given away by Mr. fav:d Vi:.1iiam8, Trecaatle, aad the best man was Mr. David Williams, Tafaraaubach, Tre- degar. Tho wedding breakfa&t was par- taken of at Pentrebach, the residence of the bride, at which a goodly number of i-u- -tod gu<?;t.3 tat down. An interesting ceremoiiy took place a, .the Council Scboolrocin last week, when Miss Deans, assistant teacher in the infants' department, was the recipient of a,-suitably inscribed teapot. Miss Deans had been on the staff for some years and resigned her post owing to her approach- ing marriage. The teachers and children decided that the occasion should not bo allowed to pass without showing their apprcciatic.n of her estimable qualifies, which had eirj.eemi her to all. The classes assembled in the Central Hall, where the presentation was made by Miss Morris, thy head mistress, who conveyed the very sincere wishes of colleagues and pupils for her future welfare. Mihs Deans suitably responded and the proceed- ings were brought to a close in the usual way. un Wednesday evening Dr. Morgan, Violet Cottage, ga-va his annual treat to the c- matos at T.inybryn, and at the close pre- sented each with. a gift, which were handed to them by Masters Nool, Guy, a,-ad Bi-by, (Bax) Morgan. FoLlowing the tea there was, as usual, on this occasion, a very interest- ing entertafejaent. when a programme cjooipriMiug the following items was very creditably V,,our-- by the chairman: recitation, Miss Claudia. Wil- liams; song, Olo Williams; eong, Master G-oorge Taylor; recitations (two,. Miss Jane Thomas, 72, High-atreet; duet. i-iastor Kar-old and Olo Wi'-liams-, &ong, Maertor W. A. Griffiths; pia-aeforte solo, MiEos Meridian Erans. At tha close a vote of thanks was accorded Dr. and Mrs. Mor- gan ior the e-ioolleni tea and gifts by Rc"di, and by Hinkin (two of the inmates), and by Mr. J. C. Evace (tho master) to Sir. and Mrs. M, H. Nicholl, who were also present, for tho trouble they bad taken in training tho children who took part in the concert, and also to tho artistes.

LLANBEEIE. I The trouble at Llaaidebie Ooiliery his now boon settled, the owners and men having ar-i-,od it an amicable agreement. Ths children ami dependents of the eol- dier-i were entertained to a Christmas troart at. the schocl'O on Tuesday by Mrs. Du rbiu Giynh.tr, and Mrs Gulfttm, Derwydd. The Christmas tree formed a picturesque featux'e among the tea tables. I Miss Kate Jonea, of Dolhaidd. Llandilo, obta-'ned hør thirrl certifleato in pianoforte pLi-yins at the recent examination of the London Oo'iiege of Music. She obtained 62 j marks out of a possible 99, which is a very I creditable achievement. Among the gallant reemit« to arrive i home, looking well and happy, are: Giimnpr, FraxA L. Thomw, R.F.A., Ipswich; Gunner W. Davies, S.F.A., Barden; Driver W. J. j Williams, B.F.A., Bardea; Private IVill Richards, R.W.r.. Hastings; Private W. Beynon Jona;, R. W.F., lia=»tin^*i; ,J Roberts. li.W.i' Mr. GriSth John Davies, the Mill, who was ABOARD the Ka-aigka. which w.« LbL" tured by the Emden, is at Llandebio. Mr-! Davies waa an engineer on the K^ linglt^ a.nd was prisoner of war for two days.  During h? experience he saw the Emdeu sin? ll) lt«s t.h?? t!e ah'p*. lie is. the pU), ecssor of a. cap of one of the Emden's crew t;n>.n I.2 ve y piC'i.uiy treasures. Surgeon-Lieutenant J. L. -Oooke was made the recipient of a pair of feld gla>ssc«, a eovcreiga a silver fountain pen and r- silver cigarette ca^ee, prewnted hy his Llandiio friends prior to joining hip regiment. The committee who organised the prewentation were:—Messrs. John Lloyd, Saw Mills (ohairinau;; Daniel ls..e.e1 b\.)l Stores; treesuTt-r, David FN-arw., jun.. Red [lion Hotel; secretary, D. EV911., hy Bush; Bu -? h T.-imeF, Morr4.s, butcher; W..¥7~hael, builder. John John, coal merchant; Tom Richards C-j.-sgrr; W. J. Thomas, ¡Awebie-rond;). Evane, eea., Red Lion Keaiow; D. Harries, CYnllis; Ben Da vies. Campbell-road; Ivor Jones, Church house.* Tom ocnes, Oasteli-y-graig; and others. Trle rrr el imination took place at Delfryn, Mr John Lloyd's reeidence. me miaf mcn-n-eiw a.t the funera! of Miss Karr'et Bowen, 'who was interred at IZiandilo Churchyard, were-r—Mrs. Bowe-i (Lau ) ie'-srs. Willie and Jamer, Bawen (brothers), Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, Old Post OI £ ce (grandparents). Mr. and Mrs. E. Wit (uncio and aunt), Mr. and Mrs. fc. Wiiiiams, Tirydai'. (uncle and aunt), ilr and ^Mre. T. Grey. Llandcbie (uncle end a.unt;, Mrs. Philiipo, Caerphilly (aunt), Cooke, Caerphilly tauntj, R. Williams, Ystalyfera: ]if-r. tjid Mra. J. Morgan, Oae- bryn (uncle and aunt); Mr. J. Jenkins. YstalyfonJi (unclee); Miss E. Williams, Mia* Jenkins, Ystalyfera (cousin); Mr. Giyu Grey, Llandebie, and Miss Hilda. Gray (cousins); Private Myrddin Williams. Among the Soral tributes sent were: From mother and brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Galston, Derwydd: Servants of Derwydd, Girls' Friendsiy Hociety and Liandebie Church Choir.

PORTHYRHYD. A successful concert was held at Berris- brook S-ehoov on Friday night last. The president and conductor was Mr. Jones, coal merchant, Llanwrda; secretary, !II! B. Morgsn, Bodw; accompanists, Miss Roderick, Cilyewni, and Miss Ca;sburn, Pumpsaint. The President grave a stirring speech. The artistes efforts were greatly appreciated. The proceeds were in aid of the Sunday School.

I PENYGROES. I Mr. F red D;i.v;M, who has been acting I j as dispenser to Dr. Clutter buck for some i yp?rs, has left to take up a similar poai- do!) i? Derby. His departme will bn I j much regretted by the inhabitants of tho locality, as Mr. Davies had won general esteem and poularity by his unvarying; courtesy and kindliness. His numerous friends and admirers expressed their ap- preciation of his-good qualities by pro- senting him with a testimonial in the form of a parse of gold before he left. It is utifort-iiiinfc, that shortness of time and, various functions and meetings occupying i the season made it impossible to hold a, public meeting to make the presentation. I Mr.. Davies expressed, through tho com- mittee, his deep gratification to the sub- scribers for their good feeling and kind- ness towards him. His friends wish him every success in his future career, and every happiness for himself and family in their new home.

LLA-NIGADOCK. At Bethlehem (Cong.) Ohapel. Llangadcx-k, a lecl-nro waa g-iven on the subject, "Doetti- ineb yr Hen Gymry/ by Mr. T. wmiaraf, Couitcil School, Giyn-Neath. The chairman was ilr. Isaac Davies, D.C., Aberg»wynli. Tho lecturer called attention to the reoeut renval in connection with the Welsh lan- guage, and expressed the hope that qne of, its results would be the directing of the attention cf young Wales to the rich etoro of the pure wisdom 'of the ancient Weish. Copioug sele-ction3 of proverbs, triads, etc., with humorous applicatons were igiven. Rev. D. Thomas ;pastor) moved, and Mr. Tlioma3 Davies, Cwmaaride Farm, scconfled, a cordial vote of thanks to both chairman and lecturer.

LL AN WED A. In our account of the meeting in con- nection with hue Belgian Redugee Fund last week, the name of Mr. T. Daviee, London House, Llanwrda, was omitted. 1 ieut. Lewis, Llwyneeiyn, who is at- tached to the 4th Welsh (Territorials), arrived home last week ill. We are glad to hear that he is progressing favourably. On New Year's morning Llanwrda Male Voice Party were heard in the best of form singing some of the most patriotic songs, which were greatly enjoyed by the inhabitants. On Saturday last the Llanwftyd Fox Hounds were expected at Llanwrda for a week. All arrangements for meets and accommodation for the visitor", had been thoroughly carried out by Mr. Nicholas, D.C., when it was made known on Satur- day night that they were postponing their visit for a week

I PQNTA.RDAWE. I Friends of Miss Katy Gabe, daughter I of Mr. and Mrs. David Gabe, Brecon- road, Pontardawe, will be gratified to hear of her appointment as Rister at the Welsh Hospital, Netley, Southampton. The death took place at Thornley House, Pontardawe, on Saturday morning of Mrs. Edmunds, widow of the late Mr. Joshua Edmunds. Deceased, a natire of Glais, was 74 years of age. She was tho mother of Mr. Albert E. Ed mm sanitary and Mr. Sid Edmunds, t painter and decorator.

PONTAEUULAIS. I This year Pontaraulais is getting up earlier than usual. The day schools start I sooner than they have done in previous years. The local Free Church Council is hold- ing a series of Lnited Services next week. Addresses will be given on several apjro- priate subjects, and a very successful mis- sion is anticipated. Local trade is not so flourishing, speaking generally. The apportion- ment" of production has variously ahe<^ted local companies. Graigola Merthvr Colliery has not been going quite I at well as UAUHL during the last fortnight, We regret to announce the death of two popular and respected young married people in the persons of Mrs. Gertie Morgan, Goppa-row, and Mr. David Bowen, Lly?gwyn-tcrrace. which took! place this week. Much sympathy is felt, for the bereaved families. What has, or is, Pontardulais doing for ths brave Belgians? Pontardulais, surely, j J does not mean to be backward where other II sometimes very much poorer districts have done their part so nobly. Who will mako a start? The National Day of Intercession Vas jauly observed here, as at most places ( within the Empire. In addition, thero I was aroiher church parade to S.S. Michael's and All Angels. The Poutardu- lais Silver Band was in aUendanco, mem- ?rs of the local police force, and a very fair representation of the men in khab home on furlough. The Vicar (the He,. I w. C. Morgan, B.A..), preached. Thcre has been much cxcitemont here during the week-end when the news came through that several of our recruits had I been ordered for active service imme- ¡ diately. It speaks well for the enthusiasm i with which they have taken up their training and the high state of efficiency reached by tnem in so short a time. Pon- tardulais is already very proud of the doings of her valiant ions in war.

SWAIN SEA. I The Rev. LIynil Davies, M.A„ pastor of Canaan Congregational Church, St. Thomas, won. the bardic .chair at CQIyn Bay Eisteddfod on New Year's Day, I Lord Glantawe, who has been suffering from an attack of influenza., is, we are I glad to learn, slowly recovering, but is still quite unable to reply to corre- spondence On Saturday night the death took place of Kathleen, aged 16 months, the only L daughter of the Rev. Edward and Worthing, of Rhondda-street, Swansea, j inir. Worthing is the pastor of Mo-unt. Zion Baptist Chapel, Swansea. ¡ At the Public Library on Saturday I evening, Mr. Thomas Matthews, M.A., Llandebie, delivered a most interesting lecture on The Stones, of Flanders," i illustrating same by lantern slides of the principal architectural beauties of Bei- gium. Mr. J. Conibearo presided over a large and appreciative audience. The numerous friends of Air. Joh.-i Davies, who for many years, carried on tha business of a chemist and seedsman in High-street, Swansea, will regret tol hear of his demise. Deceased was well < known and generally respect.xl, but had not been in good health for come time. He passed away early on Wednesday morning at his residence 43, Maascl- &treet. He was 72 yearc of age, i A v-ery interesting presentation was made at the Salvation Army Citadel, Richardson-street, Swansea, on Sunday evehing, when the Rev. M. Weston, curate in charge of St. Nicholas Church presented the local corps ,,¡;,& a large BiMc, for "'Ð at' the Citadel. Miss Ethel Thomas, 'no accompanied th& re\. gentleman, gave two violin solos, which: were greatly appreciated by the congrc- gation. Adjutant Gumhleton, the officer in command, on behalf of the corps, thanked the donor for the kindly gift. The death took place on Sunday, at 13, Alpha-terrace, of a lady well known and very highly respected in the Brynhvfryd district-, viz., Mrs. Ann Miks, widow of tbe late Mr. Miles Miles. She had reached the ripe age of 74. Mrs. Miles had been indisposed for a considerable period, but bore her illness with patience and Christian fortitude. She. leaves a family of two sons and one daughter—M?. David j Miles, Mr. William Miles, and Mrs. J. Weaver. She had been for many fears al member at Siloam Independent Chapel. | The funeral, which will be private, will take place at Llandilo on Wednesday. I A splendid concert was given at the Swansea Workhouse on New Year's Night when the Swansea Circle Singers (con- I ductor, Mr. Harry Owen) provided one of the excellent programmes which have established their reputation in the dis- j trict. Part songs, glees, and humourous choruses were contributed by the party, the artietea including: Misses Nellie 4,1 1 V'rosser. M. I'ritcharu, Elsie Pliiilvps, I Gladys Grey, Messrs. Wignall, W. Miles, P. Brailey. Eddie Evans, Tom Thomas, and Harry Owen. The accompanist and solo pianist was MR« DOT- n —<- A number of the inmates al so took pa.rt. Notwithstanding tho iiiciemiia<j v. cht weather, Caersalem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Landore, was comfortably iilled -.r a, iilled on Saturday evening, whence a concert ¡ was held by the Band of Hope under the baton of Mr. Jonathan Hughes, and the sacred -antata entitled, ? Christian Con- QUQSt? was ably performed. Tho choir 'erç a<:sist?d by the Mowing IMal 9r- I tistes:—Soprano. Miss Bronwen Davie*; i¡ contralto, Miss Maggie Davies; tenor, Mr Ben Jones; baritone. Mr. John Ivor Evans; elocutionist?, Mr. J. P. Walters and Miss Edna O. Smith; oorncsis, Masters Willie Richards and Phillip Lewis: violinist, Master Tommy Evans; bey soloist. Master Evans; accom- paniet, Miss Muriel Williams; organist, II Mr. Horace Samuel. SMALLER COCKLES. I A meeting of the South Walos j Fisheries Board W% held at the i Library, Swansea, ,,7l Saturday, Aid Jordan presiding. Two deputations T) r sented petitions in regard to the new bye-j laws dealing with fish and cockles. Atfrr considerable discussion it was decided to 1 instruct the clerk not to take proceed'.opr. where a cart was taken on to th.e sands, but not oil cockle berk. It was also de- cided that the gaugo be reduced from I fin. bgin" and that the prosecution. pending be withdrawn. I Capt. Francis, Swansea, was appointed superintendent of the fisheries. I BAPTIST CALL. I We understand that at a meeting of the members of Sketty Baptist Church, I after the service on Sunday it was unanimously decided to extend a call to I the Rev. Einlyn Morgan, at present the pastor of the Baptist. Church at Crick*- howel1.. Mr. Morgan, who is the son of the Rev. Aaron Morgan, Blaenffos, has frequently occupied the pulpic at Sketty, hie quali- ties as a preacher and as a man endearing him to all who have come into contact with him. His decision is not expected for some time.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. I PUBLIC ANNOUNCf.MENTS. • AMMANFORD CHAMBER OF TRADE. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. THE SPECIAL CLOSING ORDER UNDER THE SHOPS AOT, 1912-1913 IS NOW IN FORCE. All Shops under the Order in the Urban Area will CLOSE at the following hours:— MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. THURSDAY -1 „ FRIDAY 9 „ SATURDAY « 10.30 „ Barbers and Hairdressers will close Haif Hour Later on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, and 1 i Hours Later on Wednesday. Your assistance will be valued in making the Order a success by doing your shopping early. WALTER L. SMITH, Secretary.

TYCROES. I Sewing classes in connection with the I Red Cross Society have been resumed. 'A concert supported by local amateur? was given at Mr. Thomas Hughcs." Assembly Hall (kindly lent gratis for the occasion). The proceeds are to be devoted towards purchasing cigarettes and"'useiVi presents for our local volunteers in their respective stations. Mr. Eustace Llew- ellyn occupied the chair, and the concert was a success. The heavy rainfall of last month has played havoc with some of the roads. Pc-ny?arn road has become a veritable ciay-pit, and last week it was the scone ¡ of many accidents. On Tuesday some amusement was caused by a horse, ridden ¡ by a young lad, sinking knee-deep in this quagmire. The rider on his motionlese steed cut a ludicrous figure. Help was soon forthcoming, and the horse extri- cated, rosrmed his weary way. A few minutes later a loaded coal cart ap- proached the treacherous spot and get into diiffculties. One of the wheels sunk • up to the axle in the day. The driver was staggered as he saw the wheel sinking: slowly deeper and deeper. Luckily, a number of colliers returning from work approached, and with their united effort, the cart was raised on terra iirma. The next victim was a motor van bslonging to Lyons" Tea Company. The cl-nnfreur, noticing a flaw in the road, steen e left in order to avert the mire, but the l wheels dived into the clay, and the car I smek. o eff oi-ts co-m- I stuck. No efforts could extricate it. A couple of hordes from a neighbouring farm were requisitioned, and, after a delay of two hours in a downpour of rain, the car was at length relieved, and resumed its jorney. The matter having been reported, the road was rapidly put in order. The Distress and Belgian Relief Com- mittee met at the Council School, under the presidency of Mr. William Llewellyn (Fairwater). The chairman and Mr. J. Bevan, Pantyffynon, who a:,t) uic-.iia,!)k-irs of tha Lniol) Committee, explained the pro- oeedings of that day in resjject to the Bel- gian refugees. The commodious mansion of Westfa, Felinioel, has been granted to tho committee as a suitable home by the owner, Mr. Evan Thomas. This offer has been cordially accepted. end it has been decided to fit up the mansion to accommo- date twenty Belgians, with the co-opera- tion and support of the s-u b-comraittees of the Union. A large number of subscrip- tion cards in support of this movement are sent to the various sub-comm: ttes ior distribution in their respective localities. It was resolved to divide tho Tycroes Ward into live collecting districts and 'I request the various places of worship to select to lady collectors in each district. Thus the church will appoint two for Pantyffynon road; Meriah Chapel selects two for Pcnygarn road; Bethesda Chapel for Pontardulais road. and Caersalem. Chapel for Ammanford road. Two col- lectors will also be appointed for Mill-tcrrace 'and Quay-terrace. Tpe col- lectors will solicit weekly subscriptions from one penny per week, according to tho circumstances and generosity of the sub- scriber, and will make fortnightly calls for the same. An earnest appeal is made for consistent support towards the fund.

—————— to —————— VALE OF TOWY. On Sunday last, throughout the Vo,lo of Towy, the Free Church held prayer m^tings throughout iihe day. The funeral sermon of Mrs. Sarah Mor- gan*. Penyrheolwen. Carniel, was-preached by the Rev. K G. Re-es at Carmel Chapel oil Sunday morning. Messrs. John Davies & Co., auctiojneers, Llangadock, Llandovery, and Llandilo, conducted their Ih-weekiy auction mart at the Red Lion Mart, I.lausyadoek, on Tues- day. There wns a £ ocd attendance, and. excellent business was done. A successful eisteddfod WfÆ held at Pen- yrheol Chapel, near Capel Isaac, over which Mr. D. Harries, Ptsnyl-wnk, pre- sided. The adjudicators were: tr. M. J. Rees, Hafod; literature: Mr. J. Owens, Council Schools, Capel Isaac. There wa«.- a good attendance at the Llandilo provision market on Sa*-rmiay last, and a brisk business done. Butter, in pcunds, Is. 341. vo Is. 4d.; in tubs. Is. 3d. per lh.; egg.s, seven for Is.; Welsh c heese. 6d. per lb.; fowls, 11: per lb.; ducks, Is. per lb.; rabbits, 8d. and Pd. each. The death occurred last week of MN. Williams, Tycoch, wife of Mr. W. Wil- liams, formerly auctioneer, who was well known throughout West Wales. Deceased, who was 75 years o: age, had been ill for the last two mowths. On Saturdav srfter- a large concourse of people assembled • o pay the last tribute of respect. The j lctcrmcnt took place at the burial ground attached to Taliaris Church. A short ser- vice conducted at the house by the Rev. E. J. Rees, Esgernant, whilst ths Rev. D. Bowen, Her iron, gave out a hymn. In the church and at the graveside t.t<» Hpv. W. A. Lloyd, vicar of Taliaris, and the Rev. J. Long Price, vicar of Tidier, officiated.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. A meeting cf the creditors of John Br* land, draper aTd outfitter, of Ystradgyri- lais, was held at the Official Receiver's Office. Swansea, ou Saturday. The receiv- ing order was gazetted December 3rd, 1914,, The debtor's aocountu were as follows:- Liabilities ranking for dividend, £4.5 13P. 5d.; 113 Id.; deficiency, £ 257 3s. Zd. The cav.efts of failure as alleged by debtor were: Illness of himself, trade de- clining considerably, bad deote, and keen competition. No resolutions were passed, and the Official Receiver remains trustee. (District Newe Continued on Next Page.)

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