Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

BRITONFERRY. Whooping- cough Ilnd mea,;}, «re prcva lent nt Britonferry itist now, and many little ones are laid aside with theao.com- plaints. Tlic boys have not been behind ifc the matter of recruiting riuee ChrMmas. nncl many havo left loin the ranltf. Most remits nave join-, the Royal Welsh iWners ststionea R, 1 Vindmlno, while several have joined the (ith Welsh at Swansea. Numbers of the 6tli \Yd,;h from. Rwa-n- sea arrive daily at- Britonferry for ifrjLr practice 0.i the Barlan JKan-ge-s. t been a womler to many ihattlTe dis-.i~<. • ooar these-ranges have not been waifee-i In- the Government for the .stationing o., troops. It should be an ideal spot. Mr. Tom Morris the present head- master ol tUe Xoath-road ( _ouncil ochool, Britonfcrrv, was on Friday appointed as *\uadir.aster of the new Court Sort school, which is to be opened in March, and Miss Ellen Phillips, assistant mistress of the ZVoath-road -schools was appointed head- mistress. The deráh toofc place on Wednej>lay lavt of Ntr. Henry Davies, of Charity ft r eat, ihe age, of o7 year' Deceased had an at- tack of .influeuza some six weeks ajo, ana complications set. in. The iuneral took place at. Ynvsvmaerdy Cemet-ir'y on Satur- day. Mr. Davies was a well Kn-nva cian. and was the eldest son of the laic M i' Davies, of the flannel .vh<»it Viilitrc- stret-t ."Fred Perre.bt, the ex- W elslt Inter- national Rugby forward, has been goiijy gret'.t* guns lately in connection with fJ" Hull Northern Union team, and report-, to hand speak highly of his improved play this season. In a match last week he ftcnrecl the only two tries of the game; and he-appears to have now got into the stride of the Northern Union game, and is playing much better than he did last season when with the Leeds club. Britonferrv can consider itself one of the most fortunate of towns, as despite the war and the hard times experienced elsewhere, here we have practically no dis- tress through lark of work. With the ex- ception of the Wern Tin works, aU the other industries are at worlC and the shortage of men through recruiting ha? given the hands previously employed at these works employment in the other works. The Albion Steel Works, recently taken over by Mr. Eccles, is going strong, and is likely to develop iuto one of the Sneet works in the distriot. A;t the recent music examination in con- on with the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., Miss Megan Thomas, of 46. Regent-street, Britonferry, was suc- cessful in gain.ing & certificate in the nicli- meots of music (local centre), and alec gaining the certificate for pianoforte play- ing, intermediate grade (local cenire), ob- taining in both 6ubjeefta high percentage of marks. Mise Thomas is now the pos- sessor orf five certificates from the Associ- ated Board, and a great musical future is in store for iim young lady. Her tator is Mr. T. Hopki-n Fvwxs, Mus. Bac. (Oxon), Neath. Local Musical Suecames.-At the recent examinations held in connection with the Associated- Boards of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., the following candidates were suc- cesafnl: Local Centre, Intermediaitc Grade --Miw M'egan Thomas, to, Regeat-street, Britonferry, and Miss Winnie Richards, "Bryn NOW Lewis-road, Neaifo, both obtaimng a high percentage of marks. School Examt, Higher Division—Miss Audrey Powell, Clairwood," Neath, pissed with honours, and Miss Olive rrosaer, Rockinghun-dwram, Britonferry, with great credit. Mr. W. Clifford frenkins, Resolven, succeeded in passing the A.L.C.M. All the above were coached by Mx. T. Hapten Ewww. Neath.

CWMAVON. I j' The Rov. J. Owen Jones (Hyfreithon) has addressed the Grove-place Welsh Society and lectured to the DuSryn Literary Society, Taibach. Twm o'r Nant ? was the eubjeot. Last week, in a quiet village in the A van Valley, the Nonconformists set aside their usual prayer meetings for the evening, and repaired to a recruiting meeting. Twelve young Nonconformists enlisted at I the meeting. FIRE.—H. S. Arnold, Higliistreet, Cwm- avon, is prepared to undertake any Insur- ance Business ■ on the most Reasonable Terms, Premiums range from Is. 6d. per =€100. Special Agency for the Phoenix Insurance Company. Following the example fo. Tom Phillips I (Noath), another well-known boxer has just joined the 6th Welsh in the person of Sammy Lane (Cwmavon). It had been arranged that Lane was to have met Alec Lafferty at the N.S.C. Recruiting in the district received a fillip during the last week, as evidenced by the fact that over a hundred joined the I Colours from Cwmavon and Aberavon. This no doubt is attributed to the presence and persuasive powers of many young men home from training quarters, and also a.s a result of the Government paper re- I ceived by every householder. IIIr; Tom John, Llvnnypia, the well known educationist and ex-president of I the N. U.T,, is a protege of the late Mr. T. V. Williams. It was many years age the veteran schoolmaster had Mr. John as one of his pupils at the old Ccmin School, Aberdare, and he never failed to refer with pride and pleasure to tht tuition he received thep. The Swansea Bistriert Parliamentary vacancy is creating considerable stir here, where there are nearly a thousand elec- tors. In consequence of Mr. Iaternlia,r having declined the invitation, the electors are again asked to nominate a candidate for the position. In .addition to Mr. T. J. Williams, J.P., Mr. Dan Th;■.■-« is a popular candidate, while khe Da;i,c c,.f r Arthur ft. Thomas, standing counsel too the N.t.j?. is also freeiy mentioned. One of the most familiar person-ages ir the district passed away on Friday last,, viz., Mr. Evijn Lewis, in his 90th year J Deceased, who was the father of Co un cillor Win, Lewis (ex-ohairman of th< ( Margam D.istrict Council), was the pionee: of Methodism in the district, and devotee, heait and soul to the cause .at Ta.i bach, He was born in the district, and was a,] employe of Messrs. Vivian and Sons foi over GO years. His motto was, Home, work, and chapel/

PONTRHYDYFEN. Through a meeting of representatives of the masters and men connected with the Oakwood Colliery, Pontrhydyfen, near j Port Talbot, on Saturday, a settlement was arrived at and the men returned to work this (Monday) morning. The strike has lasted over a week, and about 160 workmen have been affected. The strike occurred through the men demanding ani advance of 5d. per day, and a concession of 3d. has been made and accepted. —

I PORT TALBOT. I The wretched weather experienced during I the week greatly interfered with the ship- ping trade at Port Talbot Docks, and thero was a decrease in the week's total as com- I pared with the previous week of 4,399 tons, Mr. John Ivor Cox, eldest son of Mr. John Cox, surveyor of the Margam Coun- cil, has become a recruit in the Royal Flying Corps. He has made such pro- gress that he is now learning the duties of pilot at Netheravon, and hopes to be shortly drafted to France.

I RESOLVEN. I I Several more Resolven youths have en- rolled themselves in the new army last week. Members, and supporters of the Rugby footbLll club figure piomuMnUy in the ranks. While Mr. John L. Thomas, Gored- terrace, Melincourt, was proceeding home I from his work on Saturday evening he was knocked down and ran over by an oil wagon. Both wheels of the vehicle passed over his legs, and he sustained a compound fracture of the leg. He was medically attended by Dr. Prichard, Resolven. The local troop of Boy Scouts are ir training for a concert. They intend giv- ing the proceeds to the Belgian relief funds. Another movement is on foot to- an entertainment for a similar purpose, which is to be a very popular undertaking Several prominent public men of French and English nationalities have signaller their intention of being present. Two Belgian families have arrived ir Resolven. They were accorded an enthu? iastic reception. The vicinity of the rail way station was tbronsred with peopk anxious to see those who had been robbed of all they possessed by the ravages of warfare. Mrs. W. -Farming acted a- interpreter, and the refugees were soon very comfortably lodged in the house pro vided in Woodland-terrace. A number of men of the 6th Wel&l Regiment, drawn from the surrounding listrict, are with an old. friend in Capt. Ditmas all- the front. Mr. Ditmais is ir communication with Mr. E. Jones, M.E. and he has some interesting accounts 0: 'he physical hardships endured cheerfullj by the 6th Welsh boys, Capt. Dithiaf b ,us been home .from the front for a brici stay, and he has now returned. .These respective families come from the neighbourhood of Malines, a city whiel they left about a month ago. In crossing fhe frontier they experienced some thri- ling adventures. On one occasion a mar immediately" in front of them was she rleaù by a German sentry while he wa- making his way from the city. Every- 'hing they possessed has been taken by ♦ he Hermans. They have known the vicissitudes of war in most of its grim features, and it. is hoped the iseople oi the district wil! make them as comfortable as possible during their sojourn in the Vale of Neath. I UNJUST WEIGHT- I At Neath County Sessions on Friday, Annie Evans, Resolven, was fined 5s. and cot for being in possesion of an unstamped and unjust weight. Inspector Jones produced a half-pound weight, which, he said, was one dTaijj and 12 grains short, and was unstamped. Defendant, who said she kept a small sweet shop, expressed sorrow for the oversight, adding that she had no inten- tion df deceiving the public, and the weight was seldom used.

I SKEWEN. I The Tabernacle Band of Hope on Friday evening last had a magic lantern entert'ainAient, when a pathetic story, en- titled There's Help at Hand," was illus- trated by a series of beautiful slides. Co wen's "Better Land" was sung to ac- conip;tnying slides by Miss D. Evans Jones. The. lantern was manipulated by Mr. Henry Francis. During the last few weeks quite a large number of young men have left Skowen to serve their country. It is. T-ot possible to get the actual .number of those who have enlisted, t centre being at Neath, but amends are gradually being miide for a certain amount of apathy, at the com- • men-cement. Not that all who could go have gone, by any means,, but th«re is now qui.te ,01,1 creditable total. And they are still going. All honour to them. At tlie last meeting of the Tabernacle Mutual Improvement Society, Mr. W. Dexter Davies presiding, the Members were given a treat by Mr. TA7. Jones (Gwilym Bedw), Birchgrove, who gave" an able paper on The Arch-enemy of Man- kind: Is he a Person?" The speaker treated the much-debated questi>n in a most interesting manner, dealing histori- cally with Jewish demonology and kin- dred beliefs. He showed how tie later j study of superstitious beliefs, in tie light of science and ethnology, had' gradually done away with the misch ievous tenets of dualism. His treatment of the subject was greatly enjoyed, and a discussion fol- lowed, when several speakers expressed | sympathy with the lecturer's views. Mr. I Jones was cordially thanked at the close, At the meeting of the local Prince cxf Wales" Relief Committee on Tuesday evening, the deputy chairman, Mr. Thos. W. Davies, presiding, the reports (f the district showed that during the last few weeks the state of employmerut h. the neighbourhood has been far from satis- factory. The closing down of the (rown Spelter Works and the continued thick- ness at the Cape Copper Works has touch to do with this state-of things. Now that there -are better prospects at the litter, following the arrival of the long-dehyed earf/ p; copper ore, the tension will be reLieved soon. At the meeting a vote of sympathy was passed with County Alder- man William Howell, J.P. (chairman of the committee), in his serious illness, and the best wishe-s were exprefk for his speedy recovery. It is gratifying to find that, in spite of the depression generally caused by 'the war, every effort possible is being made to see that different societies and organisa- tions—missionary, philanthropic, and charitable—shall not suffer more lack of support than is absolutely inevitable.. It must be rather trying for the juveniles who present their cards oil behalf of the missionary ships and home missions, yet they And the majority of people sympa- thetdc. and when they cannot contribute, have a. kind word for the children. The lockl committee of the Young, Helpers' League are organising a sacred concert at Tabernacle on hehair of t)r. Barnardo's Homes, and the Salvation Army officers have the arrangements for the self denial effort well in hand. No doubt all the o doubt all the societies, including the missionary an-d Bible societies, m'ust suSer a diminution of funds, but it may be that those who are able will, to some extent, make up for those whose eircumstaaceis sit tihi-s. try- ing time preclude them from giving as in past years.

PATRIOTIC MEETING AT FOREST- FACH. A largely attended public meeting was held at London House, when the inhabit- ants of Ftorestfach showed their appre- ciation of its representatives in the nation's roll of honour in a practical manner. Suitably inscribed wallets have been handed or sent to the local par- ticipants in. thu present crisis. Five t'f them who had been, granted a few dayS" leave, wM-e-present, and received a warm reception upon taking their seats.. The Rev. R. J. Stewart, Vicar of Coc?ett. presided. He opened thu meeting with an excellent address in Wtlsh and English, welcoming the brave young men, and pointing out howprond, all concerned should feel of those so filled with enthusi- asm for a righteous cause, as to offer their services for their country, homes, ind friends. The wounded soldiers the speaker had lately met were amongst the happiest men he had known, for they were satis- lied that they had done all they could do. He hoped that those present would live to come back, when they would have a great reception, and wished them every success. (Applause.) Mr. John Nicholas sang, or Britons, Raise Your Banners High," whereupon Mr..Thomas Williams said Fforestfach felt proud of all'-who had fallen in to fight for their safety, free- dom, and honour. Some of them, he added, were members of his Sunday Rchool class, and he hoped they would all pome back alive -&nd ..well., (Applause.) Mr; D. Jones, schoolmaster, Cockett, said he was proud of the Fforestfach men who had enlisted, many of whom had attended his school". The place owed a debt to them. The roll of. honour to be set up in Cockett School would bear 35 names, and he hoped they would all return. Ue wished lliem God's speed. (Applause.) Mrs. Hughes wife of the Rev. E. J. Hughes, Calf aria, who was heartily wel- comed by tho chairman, made the presentation. In a neat and pithy speech she expressed great pleasure in being present and felt honoured-in ^eirig asked to make the presentation. Words to adequately convey the true sentiments of Fforestfach's inhabitants could not be found. The wallets showed the appre- ciation, kindness, and esteem of the people to whom she sincerely hoped God would enable them to return strong and well. (Applause.) She then handed the tokens to Private John Jenkins, Private David Howel Evans, Private. Cliffoid Ketv-, Private Aaron Williams, Private D. J. Jones. and Private D, J. Williams. Mr. Tom Williams, Lhvyn Oncn, followed. Mr. J. Nicholas gave a solo, and a splen- {icl address, his touches of humour bring- ing the house down. He dwelt on the nearness of the present, war to most people, and spoke with pride of Fforest- fach's representatives, who were a credit to the place. He wished them every success. (ApplausoA. JVivati* John Jen- kins responded, and, thanked all con- cerned, on behalf of his-comrades, for the kindness extended to them.—The Chair- man proposed, and-Mr. Sobey seconded, a vote of sympathy with Mrs. J. Stanley.. Ystrad-road, whose:husband recently.died as a result of wounds. Mr. Ben Jones, on behalf of the committee, proposed, and the Rev. E. J. Hughes seconded, a vote of thanks to the chmrtflán. Hen Wla& fy Nhadau" and "God Save the King" brought the meeting to a close.

CHOKED 8Y: THE FOOT. I Amusing Evidence in Avon Valley Case. At the Aberavon. County Police Court on 1 Monday, Thomas Bowen, sinker, Abcrcryan, Afon VaMey,-was charged on-remand with BteaJinga, fowl, valued 4e.; the property oi David John, 57, Bailway-crescent, Aber-1 cryan.—P.C. Joseph Thomas (Abercryan) ] repeated hie former evidence of arreetiiisj-j prisoner on the mountain side on the ord .nst Prisoner waa, minus his hoote and otockinge, and his trousers were wet and muddy. Prisoner said, "Arc ycu a police- man? If you 'lrc, I am the man you wa.nt.¡ He took prisohep to the Abergwyna Police Station and charged him. Priaoner replied, "I never saw a fowl." He saw blood c'n prisoner's, hand. He found the fowl half-I dea-d d bleeding 15 yards from wljere be arrested prisoner.—David John, 57, Bail way- crescent, Abevcryan, eaid that on Sunday he heard a noise from the fowls' exit-, and saw prisoner leaving bare-fwted, He gave chase, and found prisoner hiding by s> wall. He caught prisoner by. the-bare foot, aiO he begged him to let go as he was choking. (Laughter.) He let so, and defendant sprung away like a bantam! (Laughter.) He did not wi, to præs charge, as prisoner was an old friend, and he thought that a drop of beer caUf;d him to do the deed.- Morgan Evans (lodger) corroborat?l.— Prisoner, who had a ciean record, said that 1 he was sorry, and that- he was in beer.— Prisoner wao fined 90s. and costs.

YORKSHIRE MINERS. I 50,000 Men Affected by Threat to Strike. At a special meeting in Monday of the jl Yorkshire J' A. rs' Association, it was i unanimousl ^Sr^ided that a ballot should be taken in -,L Yotk -ro In accord- ance wftk the -resolution of the Miners' Federation last Thursday in regard to the West Yorkshire coaldwners' refusal to comply with Judge Amphlett's award. Tlio- who lo of the members in West York- shire were. recommended to -vote in favour of tendering 14 days' notice un- less the employers are prepared to o serve the award. Mr. J. Wadsworth, general secretary, eaid he thought the award gave the West Yorkshire men an advance of 4d. per day on their mirlimuill wag-P, but some men had waited six months, and had not 1 received a single penny, The owners had said they were paving tlie iaward, butj declined to pay three 5 per cenlages j given by the Coal Conciliation Board. Monday's resolution means that if the men secure a two-thirds majority] notices will be tendered, and the men at the collieries where the owners refuse to I pay the three a per centages will bei brought out. Fifty thousand men are arp- affecteill. and the ballot -will be taken next week.- Two collieries were carrying out the award. I

I AMMANFORD RECRUITS. Enthusiastic Meeting. There was an enthusiastic recruiting j meeting at the IvoritW Hall, Amman- ford, on Tuesday night, when the speakers were Mr J. Lewis, J. P., Brynyr- hug; Bev. J. W. Jones, B.A. nC8.r); Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, Glynhir; and Mr. E. R. Fisher, Wansbeck. And the im- passioned appeals made "re listened to with wrapt attention by* a fairly large audience, consisting in viie main of young men. Several ministers wrot" | letters regretting inability to attend. Aid. W. N. Jones, J.P., Dyffryn, pre- sided, and during the course of his very effective remarks, he asked the young jnen to realise that their comrades were fighting in the trenches, upholding the honour and dignity of England, and anxiously waiting for men to help them in their desperate struggles against odds. Mr. John Lewis gave a most striking speech, which brought home to :hB auctence the causes of the war and its wo ?prs in clear, unmistakeable term. rKe Vicar (Eev. J. W. Jones) followed with a reasoned address. He said they could not justify war by the standard cf the brotherhood of man, which they, hoped some day to attain. However, I they had not yet attained that stage. They should say without a Sacrifice they should justify their position to the vey i last degree in the present war. For our- selves it was a war of defence. Mr. A. E. DuBuisson observed that I Lord Haldane gave some very strong re- marks in the House of Lords of the pos- sibility of conscription. At the same time he (the speaker) hoped that thc\ voluntary system would stand the pre- sent test, as volunteers mad e betttr, soldiers after all than conscripts. Mr. E. R. Fisher said they should pursue the war to its loqual conclusion, ] and make another war of the kind im- possible. That German trouble had got: to be pricked—by a bayonet with a. j Welshman, he hoped, at 'he-,bu,tt end of the rifle. The Chairman, at the end, presented the claims of the Carmarthenshire. Bat-I talion upon the young men. ■ i.

RECRUITING REVIVAL. Good Results Attained at Swansea This Week. Though recruiting for the Welsh Army j Corps was commenced at a period when the eager rocruit" had already joined the -colours, it is gratifying to learn that I 1uhlic interest is again being gradually rekindled throughout the Principality, which promises to maintain its premier I position as a recruiting area in propor- tion to its populaton. 'i By Tuesday evening it was estimated that 13,000 out of the 20.000 men required to .complete the. first division had already- I been socured, and reports to hand show I..tliat- recruiting is still going on pretty briskly. Although the number of men signed on was eeveral less than on Monday, yesterday brought thoroughly good re- cruiting results at Swansea. At Mond Buildings nine men. were passed and attested for the Swansea Bat- talion—H. Hassell, D. Davies, D. J. Griffiths, F. W. Plimmer, H. Lane, H. Jones, J. Doran, A. Miller, H. A. Fox- and 17 for other units, of which various Welsh regiments and the King's Royal Rifles claimed most. It is announced that the Welsh Armv Royal Engineers, stationed at Porthcawl, have been closed for recruits, so. that no ,IL.E. men can now be taken locally. Re- cruiting has been opened, however, tor the 5th Service Welsh (Carmarthen) Battalion. Many men are also required, for the 6th Welsh Reserve Battalion. We are intormed that recruiting for Lfu-d Tredegar's Welsh Naval Battalion is Wing strong. On Tuesday 20 young men enrolled themselves. They include mining engineers, architects, clerks, motormen miners and ordinary labourers. Splendid opportunities are offered for promising I young men to enlist in this, division, v

f ABERAVON. Mr. Tommy Eamsbottora, the Aber- avon magistrates' clerk assistant, and well known Association football player, has returned during the present week to. his old poet at Aberavon, after for several months occupying a similar posi- tion in England. Since New Year's Day there has been a remarkable boom in Aberavon and dis- trict, and up to Saturday 101 recruits were attested during the week, a figure! which oompared favourably with any (own of similar size throughout the United Kingdom. The large number of soldiers home on leave has undoubtedly been a great factor in the satisfactory increase of recruits. During the week there were dispatched to various unite 91 recruits. The most popular unit amongst the men is the Swansea Battalion, who are at present quartered at Rhyl, for 28 have joined that. This annual treat for the children of the members of the Aberavon Working Mens Club took place last week, when tea wis provided for nearly 600. The children on leaving were presented with oranges and packet of sweets. They marched in pro- cession to the Picturedrome, where they were entertained free of charge by the proprietors At the conclusion the taeore- ta.ry of the Club proposed a vote of thanks to the proprietors for their kindness in pro- vicling sucli an excellent programme, and the staff for their valuable assistance. ina catering was carried out by Messrs. Nutley, baker and confectioner, The foLowmg assisted at the tables-Mrs. and Hits Morris, Mrs. Jones and the Misses Haycock and Anaon, the L&.ca Griffiths and Ley- Ðhon, Mrs. Skipway and Mr. WZkins, lIra. Shipping and the Kisses &cden ajid Vincent, Mrs. and Miss McF&dyen, i\ Wood a:ll Miss James, Miss Morgan and Miss Miller, Miss Butler and Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Buffers and Mre. Hewson. The remains of the late KM Harold Brck?ha, of 8, 8t. ^r^'0*1'iace,R^'t5^{^1y a member of a we?knowu Bl.tonfcny family, wèela:d to rest at the Aber?-on P?h Cemetery: The decked who was extremely well known and respected in the town and district, died at her resident after a lone and painful illness. Her death took place whilst her husband. Mr. Harold Brokensha, of the Forge-road *"ectnc Theatre, Port Talbot, was away at church .serving his country in the Koyai Aerial Service Corps, in wh.(-h unit he ranlu is flight commander. Noticeablein the funeral were a good number of the 4 prominent townsfolk, including aldermen and councillors. At St.. Mary's Church f}t{¡rt service wa3 conducted by the Vicar (Rev. Edyvard Davie-?), who also otaciated at the graveside. There were a large nun- ber cf be?utlfut floral tributes scm by rela- ti? ?nd fnenda. Tbu ch?ef mourns were Mo?-s Har?d BrckeTi.n? (huBoand); Bob, Cv?3:e and Ferric Whit? Britonfeny too,h«, Jnd *». /°' » .r' ?ut'? (P:s?r); 3e? Cyrn, L-eimardad ("ladys Brock1 ar;u-3. (brcth?s and  I.Brack',ti "I T 3. (brctb(,s Ind vister-iii- \avn-. Miss M. Grifllths ?d Mrs. E. Gribbon i vi ? 7 ?l.'Griffiths zl'C, Mrs. E. Ci:ibbou

I GLYN-NEATH. I I A fc-p-ecial meeting of the Pairieh CSouncil I has Ij-e-en held to deal with the question of the parish. For eome time many I comyLaints had been received to the effect that the lamps in many places were not do effective as they Bac-uld be. After com- municating with the Surveyor, Mr. D. M Bav eis, an arrat:zoment. has been arrived -6 by which the man m charge of the lighting rrn = t d'evole the whoie of his time to tha. work. the last met;rig of {h.e Literary a:nd Debating Cla«< Mr. A. Harcid Harries, B.A. reffd a P'-per on Berri..rd Shaw." It ww; very inte^e-ting, and dealt wiih rariouo aspects of this well-known author. Several pa^eag-is from the play Man and Super- I inan" were read, which evoked much amusement i-.movgi.: the auditors. The. bir ial of illr. Edwards, Blaen ilanibi, vvho parsed av.ay 'after a long ill- neco, took' place at Capel-y-Glyn. The pOlS. tor, J. T Kva: assisted by other local ministers officiated. The sympathy of ths readers are with the scrmwing family. Another step in thp educational advanoc cf (,"lyz,Nca-th took place on MoDday last. The Hew G-irla' (Council) School waF ojjenefl, a-n< a-teoWhe Domestis Centre. Th( elemeiu/i-y educaticn of Glyn-Xeath in now vr 1' provIJed for. The heed mis: rose, of the f: school is Miss W. Davies, Clydach-on. T:\vs, and the mistress of the Domestic Centre Hiss Crawford, lilanelly. The. sub- j. lo taught at combined domestic eubjoots. I &T,,d cookery. A VMit to fli,,e school would 6 c-light the mctict-s of 'the district. Girls of- I," years of a:e ard upwards from Cwm g.vrach and the Neath Hifrher Council S hod (the old National ■ School) will also be taught at this centre. Mr. T. Powell, County Inspector, at ended the opening.

I NEATH. I Since the New Year there has been a Ijoojii iu recruiting at Neath. Nearly 500 young men from the valleys and neigh- bouring towns havj passed through the preliminary stages at the Drill Hall, and it iH anticipated that the ambitioiis 2,000 will be readied before the close of the present week. In a chat with one of the recruiting officers, the writer was informed that the boom was either the result of tba fulfilment of New Year resolutions or l the lvomc-coniing of so many khaki-clad boys during the Christmas hoilday. Pcr-I haps both! Windsor-road is getting notorious for its paving. Pools of muddy water and oscilating flagments are not conducive to .the best of humour, and it is safe to assume that many a naughty littlp word has been uttered which found inspiration from a wet foot or splashed stocking. Sinco the war broke out we are asked to adopt a spirit of tolerance; many people have done so and found it hard to grumble, but they have never walked down Windsor-road on a wet day. Per- haps the Pavements. Committee will see to it in good time. The Rev. D. M. Hopkins, pastor of Bethany Welsh Baptist Church, who has a son' in Canada, -has this week received a letter from him which formed part of the mail on board the ill-fated "Empress of Ireland," which went down in the St. Lawrence River on May 29th last. The address on the envelope was but slightly oiledafter iis long immersion, and the letter itself was quite legible. It was re-posted, and the envelope bore the in- scription: Recovered by divers from the wreck of the s.s. f Empress of Ireland The funeral took place on Monday after- noon at Llantwit Church, Neath, of Mrs. Sims, lately of Eaton-crescent, Swansea. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. H. Watkins Jones. Other ministers pre- sent were the Rev. T. S. P. Griffiths and! the Rev. J. Alban Davies. The mourne/'s included Mr. D. H. Morgan, Mr. D. Gor- don Sims, Mrs. H. J. Ind, Mrs. Douglas Stewart, Mr. Penrose, Mrs. David Fisher, Mr. T. Fisher Mr. W. Goodridge, Mr. S. ,Reea, Mr. J. Ivor Evans, Mr. J. Dyer I Lewis, Mr. Still. The funeral arrange- monts were in the hands of Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. Among the streams of recruits for Kitchener's Army who presented thorn- selves at the Drill Hall, Neath, on Mon- i day was Tom Phillips, the Welsh feather weight champion boxer. Tom has long been anxious to play the better game," but has been held back by the very sub- stantial prospects which Opened out to him through his recent contest with Bill Green at the National Sporting Club. The game was by no means over for him. but as he put it to our Neath representative on Monday, I can't stand here boxing with Tom, Dick and Harry. I want to go to fie at the Germans." Mr. Howel Cuthbertson, the venerable Neath Coroner, has just completed his annual returns. The total number of in- quests conducted up to the end of the year is 225, and increase of 39 for the corre-i sponding period of 1913. During the month of December the Coroner, on tha average, conducted an inquest per day, which constituted a record for the wholej < of his fifty years" experience. The month of' November came a good second, the number conducted being 25. From tlil Coroner's point of view, the New Yea," has commenced W, dly-not a single in- quest having been held. This, however, is a matter for general congratulation. At the Brotherhood on Sunday, the Rev. Paul Dressier, of Adrianople, Turkey, gave a capital Jiddress on The Power of the Gospel." Mr. Dressier is a missionary of the British riociety for the Propagation of the Gospel Among the Jews.' Mr. E. George Smith, ISeatli Abbey, presided, the boloist was Mr. A. Shufflebotham, an old favourite; and the accompanist Mr. J. Gwynne Narbett, On Monday evening, the Rev. Paul Dressier gave a limelight lecture at Orchard-place Baptist Chapel, en itled, "My Experi- ences in the Siege of Adrianople, Turkey." In connection with the German aero- plane raid upon Dover, Mr. Charges J. Reef, a well-known property-owner in Neath, had a most thrilling experience. The aeroplane, with its death dealing missiles suddenly made its appearance out of a sea mist, and immediately there wae consternation amongst some of the inhabitants,, which increased when it was realised that the visitant was hostile. Mr. Rees had just seen his daughter off by train from Folkestone, her d&SitiiL&tion being Dover. To the horror of the spec- tatorf, the airman followed exactly the course of the train, going straight when the train went straight, and observing the bends aud curves as the train did. t he- air craft appeared to keep designedly directly jve.r the train, and the onlookers were transfixed as they momentarily looked for the descent upon it of a deadly explosive. The train and its occupants escaped, but a few moments later a bomb was dropped near Dover Castle. Mr. Rees says that the tensioD of that period was as nerve-racking an experience as he believed the average man could endure. Mr. and Mrs. Levi James, Neath gave their third annual treat to the children of the Cottage Homes, Brynooch. Tea was served in the various cottages which were prettily decorated. Afterwards the child- ren assembled in the meeting room, where they were entertained to a variety con- cert, Mr. James (junr.). gave a conjuring performance, which was greatly enjoyed. Boxes of chocolates, cra-ckers and fruit, were distributed at intervals. The great event of the evening was the distribution of prixes, kindly given by Mr. H. Studt. Thirty-three books were presented to the children who had won the highest ma,rks' for work and conduct at school and home, many of them being valuable books upon subjects chosen by the children themselves. Mr. W. B. Trick (ev-Mayor of Neath),. pre- sided, and thanked Mr. and Mrs. James for their generosity to the little ones. He wished them both long life and happiness. —Mr. James, in reply, said it afforded Mrs. James and -himself. the greatest pleasure to see the child 4gn so happy, and what they had done amply repaid by. their bright and happy appearance of the children. They would be pleased to give I similar terat next year. (Cheers).Mr. Trick also thanked Mr. Studt for his kind-, fiess in providing such valuable books. Mr..Tames sceonded anl outliucd the scheme. In his remarks he stated that they were greatly indebted to the two ehooimatlers, Mr. Howell, of the National School, and Mr. Davies of the Council School, who had been -a, very great help in carrying out-the -work connected with the scheme, fer which he heartily thanked :hem.—Mr. "Studt said it had been a very pleasant evening to his daughter and him- ,.elf. He. was delighted with the selections of books, and said he hoped. next year to do more. It was the fir-st-time he had been in such an institution as the Cottage Homes, and he was evry pleased with all he had seen. He sincerely hoped ho would be able to be with them again next year.— The prizes were then presented by Miss Stndt.—Several of the Guardians also spoke Including Mfss Curtis, Rev. H. Hughes, the Chairman of the Board, Jirfl D. Davies, and Mr. T. Williams, Neath Abbey. David Williams, the Neath tram conductor, who has bad a musical composition accepted by the publishers- FUNERAL OF MRS. VJROVE. The funeral took place on Monday after. noon, at Llantwit Church, Neath, of Mrs. Grove, lately of Eaton-crescent, Swansea. The officiating minister was the Rev J. H. Watkins Jones. Other ministers present were the Rev. T. S. P. Griffiths and the,Rev. J. Alban Davies. The mourners included Mr. D. H. Mor- gan, Mr. D. Gordon Sims, Mrs. D. Sims, Mrs. H. J. Ind, Mrs. Douglas Steijart. Mr. Penrose, Mrs. David Fisher, Mr. T. Fisher, Mr. W. Goodridge, Mr. S. Rees. Mr. J. Ivor Evans, Mr. J. Dyer Lewis, Mrs. Hill. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Ben Evans and Co. POOLE'S MYRIORAMA. During this week Poole's scenic exhibi- tion has drawn large audiences to the Gwyn Hall, thus evidencing that it still maintains its long and well-earned popu- larity. Full of interest and. instruction, it secures the. inter e«t of audiences throughout. The all-absorbing topic of the war is the theme of its illustration, and by the introduction of up-to-date pic- tures the programme becomes unique in character. Prior to its commencement, a drop-scene affords an c-xcellent view, of the chief places of interest in the thwa,tre of war.. Stately cities guarded by imposing forts, combats on sea and land, and scenes of demolition and life destruction, are de- picted by the skilful aid of pictorial art and scenic accessories, and m ~.ny of the chief centres of interest are brought vividly under observation. To fully enumernte these would require a page, but under the. influence of pictorial illus- tration it becomes off absorbing interest. Under the intelligent guidance of Mr. Vivian G. Poole, the audience is brought into touch with the vast area of the Euro- pean conflict, and there is not a dull moment. An excellent band accompanies the ex- hibition, nnd plav-s stirring and appro- priate music. The artistes and many striking scenes were welcomed with fre- quent applause. The entertainment will be on view this (Friday) evening, and the visit concludes on 'Saturday. miss it. — a ■' t

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NEATH ABBEY I The Bryneoch workmen are again troubled with non-unionism. The lodge officers and cwnimit.te-e have been busy dur- ing the last few weeks whipping the non- payers in. It is hoped that it will be un- necessary to resort to strong measures. A good number cf Kitchener's recruits from this place were homo over the week- end from various parts of the country. They wore all looking hale and hearty, and seemed, to have benefited consider- ably after their training. Some of them have returned to their respective head- quarters. The annual meeting of the Brvncoch ■"olJierr werl-meti was held at the Duke Hotel, Neath, on Saturday. Mr. Grifriih George presided. In the course of h's remarks he dwelt upon the matters that had received the attention of the com- mittee during the month, and also to the questions that would require dealing with immediately Amongst them was the no unionist question. He appealed to thole present for their, assistance to get every 1Cl).. in the colliery into liT!(\. The district delegate, Mr. David Abraham, gave a re- j port of the last district meeting, ami stated that the nom-unionist^ question throughout the district would receive special attention at once. The chairman was re-elected on the committee, in com- pany with two new members. The dis- trict delegate and minimum wage repre- sentatives were also reflected, as were Mr. David Harris and Mr. A. Hutchings appointed. auditors.

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MARKETS. METAL. London, Tuesday. Copper, quiet; turnover l25 tons, 59! to 60 cash, 60 to 64, 1 three months. Tin, dull, 151 to 151a cash, 146 to 146, three months. I English lead, 19J; foreign, 18! to 18 11-16. I Spelter, 28bz to 29. Middlesbro' iron. 54s. I lOd. cash, 55s. Id. month. London, Wednesday. ¡ Copper, firm; turnover 500 tons, to 60t cash, 60 to W, three months. Tin, firm, 152 to 152 £ cash, 1-1611,L tD 07 three months. English lead, 191 foreie, 18jf to 118. Spelter, 29 to 29J. Middlosbro' iron, .á4,.s. 10d. cash, 53s. Id. month. London, Thursday. Copper, quiet; turnover, 150 tens, 59j to 60 cash, 59 7-8 to 68 three months. I Tin" steady, 152 to 152 £ cash, 141 to 147 three months. Ensliih lead, 194; foreign, 18 9-16 to 181. 'Spelter, 29i tel 29i. MId dlesb ro iron, 5is. lo,.Id. 55s. 2d. month. FISH. Swansea, Tuesday. Only one steamer, the Carew Castle, ar- rived in Swansea on Tuesday morning. Fish prices are remarkably liigh: Large hake £ 5 5s., moderate £3 156., Wall 92 10s. f bream, 2Ss. and 2fc.; hawks, £3 2s. 6«1:. rays, f2 5s. BUTTER. Cork, Tuesday. First, 0: second, 125; third, 120; fourth, 0; superfine, 0; fine, 0; mild, 6; ehoicest boxes, 0; choice, 0. Fresh butter from 135. Cork, Wednesday. First, -0; second, 129; third, 0; fourth, 0 ( superfine, 0; fine, 0; mild, 0; choicest boxes, 0; choice, 0; fresh butter from 133. Cork, Thursday. Firsts, 140; seconds, 129; thirds, 0; fourth, 0; superfine, 0; fine, 0; mild, 0; choicest boxes, 0; choice fresh butter from 133. CORN. London (Mark Lane), Wednesday. Weather improving, mild. Wheat, strongly held for 6d. to 9d. advance, which needy buyers have to pay, but market not generally active; 59s. 9d. ship paid. One Northern Manitoba*, 58s. 9d. wanted twos, and 57s. 9d. threes, ship; hard winters held 59s. Karachis, 58s. to 59s. landed. Flour held extreme rates; town house holders 45s.; maize 6d. dearer. Sis. ship paid. Plate barley, harder; Black Sea. 32s. 6d. upwards landed; oats, 3d. dearer, 328. paid and buyers; white clipped landed. English wheat, firpi, quiet. Bristol, Thursday. English wheat, small supply, and quoted at 53s., represnting an advance of 3s. on the week, and fair business doing in foreign at 2s. 6d. to 3s. rise. Grinding barley, 2s.; maize, Is. 6d. to 2s., and oats Is. to 2s. dearer on the week. Flour showed further advance, fines sell- ing at 43s. a sack. CATTLE. London, Thursday. Metropolitan cattle supplies of both beasts and sheep wer every small, and trade proved quite normal- Total sup plies c,-venty beasts, twenty 6heep, ant: five oows. five oows. Bristol, Thursday. Beef in fair supply, best 78 and in some eaf??L secondary 73s. cwt., moderate sho? ?.heep, best Downs, 9?d.; prime light v?jers, 9M.; e'W, 7?d. to 8d. pound, average show. Pigs, baconers 11s. 3d. to lis. 6d., porkers 11s. 9d. per score, 1,200. Store cattle sold" above la-te rates. Milch oows, .£15 u pto S23 each. MEAT. London Central Meat Market. rw to 5s. 2d.; Short Beef, Scotch, Long, 5s. to 5s. 2d.; Short 5s. 2d. to 5s. 4d.; Irish, including Birken- head, killed, 4s. Sd. to 4s. 10d.; English. 4s. 10d. to 5s.; Argentine chilled hind quarters, 4s. lOd. to 5s.; fore, 3s. lOti., tc 4.8. Mutton, Scotch Tegs, 56. 4d. to 55. Sd.; Wethers, 46. Sd. to 5s.; Ewes, 3s. 9d. to 4s.; Dutch Tegs, 4s. 6d. to 4s. 10.; Wethers, 4s. to 4s. 4d.; Ewes, 3s. 8d. to 3s. 10d.

it is stated officially that empi?TTneot can be found for another 15,000 workers of various grades in tiie onsinewing in- IL dustry.