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AMMANFORD. One of the Belgian refugees at Amman- ford, Mrs. Schervers, who resides in Coronation-road, has given birth to a boy. Mother and child are doing well. Pte. J. R. Griffiths, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths, Bryn Villa, has been slightly wounded at the front. Despite his present wounds he still hopes to be at 'em in a week or so." Arrangements have been made figr a houee-io-house collection in Ammanford during the week ending August 28th on behalf of the work of the National Chil- dren's Home and Orphanage. The local hon. secretary is Mr. G. W. Fox, 6, Pentwyn-road, Ammanford. Yet another Ammanford boy has arisen from the ranks to become a commissioned officef, namely, Mr. Harold Davies, son of Mr. David Davids, schoolmaster who is now seoond-lieutenant with the 13th Batt. of the Welsh Reginjent. He enlisted shprtly after the outbreak of war as a private, and was promoted in turn through all the non-commissioned ranks. A Tycroes boy named Stanley E-vtns. five years of age, son of Mr. Dd. Evans, if Pantycelyn, was accidentally knocked down by n motor-car on Tu.c evening, be- t-ween Tycroes and Ammanford, ne?r the Gelliwreiddon Lane, and severely injured internally. The car was being: drives by Mr. John Overton, chauffeur at the Cross Inn, Ammanford, and wa" returning from Llanelly. The injured boy was swinging cn a ecvil cart. The motor approaching, be let go. and ran into the side of the car, the left wing coming into violent contact with his body. The chauffeur immediately pulled up, and assistance was rendered. Miss May Roberts has been presented with a silver tea service, and Mr. Rees Williams with a silver-mounted baton. both suitably inscribed, for her services as organist at the St. Michael's Church, and his services as conductor of the united choir, which rendered several anthems at the opening of the new All Saints' Church. The gifts were handed over by Mrs. Dr. Price, and both recipients re- sponded in appropriate terms. Mr. E. R. Fisher presided over the entertainment, and apoke highly of the valued services of both Miss Roberts and Mr. William*, as also did the Rev. J. W. Jones, 1"».A., (vicar) and other speakers. A fine musical programme was gone through.
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I" ALLTWEN. I Lewis Jones, labourer, Dyffryn-road, Alltwen, was summoned at Pontardawe on Friday in respect of his father, who was chargeable to the Union. Defendant had been asked by the Guardians to con- tribute 25. per week, but he had refused. The Bench made an order for payment of is per week.
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ABERCRAVE. I At Ystradgynlais Police Court on Tues-' day, Feliz Hermandiez Dier, a Spaniard, was charged with unlawfully wounding a woman named Parrier Eseravona at Aber- crave on Sunday last. The evidence was to the effect that the defendant was 1 quvrelling with another man, and the complainant, who interfered in the < squabble, was cut with a razor on her f arm by the defendant. She received two I cute about two inches long.—Defendant I wag committed to the Assizes.
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BRYNAMMAN. I Sew.: hftve jn&t ie%ched Councillor Gomer ¡ Harris, Penybonr House, that Private Geo. of the 3rd Weleh, has been seriously I wounded at the front. Before he enlisted Peel wao employed by Councillor Harris. He is now under treatment in a French hospital. Mr, Gtethin Thomas, Emporium, has been admitted to the Military Training Corps, and is now stationed at Birkhamstead, Berts., undergoing a course of drilling and study. Mr. Willie Williams, Derlwyn, is at Fajrnborongh, having qualified himself as pupil in aviation. On Saturday, at Gibea Cemetery, the burial took place, in the presence of a number of relatives And friende, of Mr. D. Thomas, Llandilo-road. Deceased, who was in his 71st year, waa higbly respected in Brynammen and district. He leaves a widow and grown up children. Sergeant George Powney, 11th Bat., talion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is home on a short furlough, and looks well. In this battalion there are more Brynamman boys than any other section. Sergeant Powney is a brother of the late Sergeant Arifnnr Powney. The first khaki wedding was solemnised last Thursday at Pontardawe, the con- trading parties being from Brynamman, viz., Miss Gwen Lewis, of Amman-road, and Pte. James Lewis, of the R.W.F., < both of Brynaininait. -.Ninch interest was centred in the affair. It is probable that Private Lewis will soon be called to the rront. Mr. A. R. Williams presided over a patriotic send-of f" at the Crown Hotel concert room on Monday evening, to Mr. Jack Bartello (Cresci and Impanni),Xark Stores, who was leaving to join the Ital- ian Army. An enjoyable musical pro- gramme was rendered. Mr. Jack Bartello was the recipient during the proceedings -of a fine sharing toilet and pipe, which gifts he suitably acknowledged. The exceptionally inclement weather experienced during the last many weeks makes matters very serious fox farmers who have nngathered crops lying about. J.,n many eases mowed hay in an advanced stage of decomposition is being removed to dung heaps, and the other crops not in so far a state of decomposition is being used as stable litter. Heavy crops of gedden corn have been beaten down by pelting rain.
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BETTWS. I The Welsh national aspirations which animate not a few residents of the village prompted them to insist on Welsh regis- tration foims. And, with credit be it said, not a single English word was re- sorted to by them in filling up the forms cither, all being of the choicest Welsh. Gwilym Mvrddin succeeded in captur- ing the bardic chair at the recent Crym- mych eisteddfod. This is the nineteenth chair he has won. He also won the prize for the beet lyric at the same eisteddfod.
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BURRYPQRT. ii Jerusalem Chapel, Burryport has lost a 1 s prominent member by the death, at the age of 62, of Jlrs. gera,h Evans, widew of Mr. William Evans, Stepney.road. The funeral will take place on Wednesday. The accounts of the Whit-Monday eisteddfod in connection with Tabernacle < have now been audited by Councillor W. T. Edmunds and Mr. W. R. Leyshon, j rate collector. They tiliow a balance of ] EAS lis. Id. The proceeds are in aid of war relief funds, and the committee are now considering what funds to support. At a special meeting ot the Burryport ] tlrban Council, the Surveyor (Mr. H. B. ] Jones) stated that he had received several i applications for the position of assistant < sanitary inspector, but only one of these 1 wa* qualified, namely, Mr. Dean, of Swan- sea. He was a married man, 37 years of < age. aad qualified in every respect. Mr. < Dean was unanimously appointed. The Rev. John Owen, the respected pastor 1 e1 Betb&ny Welsh Methodist Chapel, BUrTY. JoOri. waa on Monday night lying seriously JU at his reekfence ia N>w-street. Mr. Owen has bad charge of Bethany Church livr over 40 years. He ie one of the beet I gborthand writers in Welsh in the Princi- palit-y. He k ai-so a bard of rmnmto, and ig,among the pieces m by him is "Ar Q1 Claddu'r Mochyn Du." A letter has just b"n received at Purrypcm Ipoot Pjavata W. Mfflgan, i1 2nd Welsh Regiment, who is now a pris- oner of war in Gelfangenonhager, Ger- many. He is in fairly good health. He complains that he is the only soldier in the camp who does not receive parcels from Wales. His full address is as fol- lows: Private 11072 W. J. Morgan, 2nd Welsh Regiment, Gefangenonhager, Alt- damm, Germany. There was an unfortunate incident at Burryport on Saturday evening when Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, a recently-married couple, 129, Colby-road. went to the be-aeh on a rabhit shooting expedition. The wife became excited when a rabbit ran out, and jumped forward just as her husband fired. It was found that Mrs. Davies had received the charge in the thigh, and after being treated at the Ashburnham Hotel she was conveyed to her home, where she lies in a serious condition. On Friday morning, the news was re- ceived at Burryport that Second-Lieu- tenant B. A. Lewis, son of Mr. A. A. Lewis, J.P., Ashbumham House, Burry- port, had been promoted a li ad tenant, and appointed Musketry Instructor in C Company, Carmarthenshire Battalion, We congratulate him on his appointment, and wish him further honours. His father, Mr. A. A. Levis, J.P., is the mainstay of the Burryport Volunteer Training Corps, and is also working hard with the local recruiting meetings. The following letter has been received from the Local Government Board by the Clerk of the Burryport Urban District Council" Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to advert to the application of the Urban District Council of Burryport for sanction to borrov.' .£17,51:10 for purposes of sewerage. The Board have received the report of their Inspector, Dr. Rees, upon the conference at Iianelly with 1egard to the matter. and they do not consider that the casp is of such pressing necessity as to justify them in sanctioning a loan at the present time for the carrying out of the scheme. In the circumstances, the Board think thftt the execution of the schema should be postponed. The Board will. however, be prepared to consider an application for sanction to a loan to defray the expens actually incurred on being furnished with -full particulars."
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CWM AMMAN. I What would have been an alarming catastrophe near Ammanford Halt was prevented by the presence of mind of a motor cyclist. It appears that Mr. John Evans. contractor, Glacaimnan, was riding on his cycle with Mr. J. Phillips, the Cwniamman rate collector in his side car, and were met by an oncoming motor I car. There was no way to avoid a collision except by the former knocking into a steam roller, which, happily, at the time was not in working order. The occupants escaped with only a shaking, but the cycle and car were badly damaged, whereas the motor car and its cjccupants escaped scatheless. The Glanfnman Church Sewing Class session has just terminated with an ex- cellent tea and small ■Sale of work. There is a surplus of £ 16. In response to Queen Alexandra's call for a million egg3 to be sent to soldiers and sailors, the Sunday School scholars in all the churches of the parish are doing their little bit by collecting with zest.
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CARMARTHEN. I The Carmarthen War Relief Committee have forwarded a cheque for £50 to the Duke of Norfolk's Relief in Belgium Fund. Two Carmarthen young men—Mr. Charles Reeves, son of Mr. H. Reeves, King-street, and Mr. Gwyn Lewis, son of Mr. B. A. Lewis, manager of the Car- marthen Gas Works, have received com- missions in the 15th Battalion Welsh Regt. Mr. H. Holmes, representing the Re- gistrar General's Department, Somerset House, London, attended at Carmarthen on Thursday to explain points with re- gard to registration work. Clerks of Councils and local bodies in the County of Carmarthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan attended. Lieut. James Wightman, of the East Surrey Regiment, son of Mrs. Wightman, of Harrismoore, Whitehaven, a well- known South Wales footballer, who has captained the Carmarthen Training Col- lege team and Barry Association team, and played for Troedyrhiw, was married at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, on Monday to Miss Eleanor Gertrude Morris, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.. Morris, 2, Tabernacle-terrace, Carmar- then. The vicar, the Rev. Parry Griffiths, officiated. Miss Maude Morris was brides- maid, and Mr. Major Par doe acted as best man. LOCAL OFFICERS WOUNDED. News reached Carmarthen on Wednes- day that Major J. F. de Rees, of the 4th Battalion Welsh Regiment (Territorial Force) has been wounded in action in the Dardanelles, and is lying in hospital at Malta. Major de Rees, who resided at Picton-place, Carmarthen, is a native of Ii Penmaenmawr, and has been for several years district valuer for the Government Land Valuation Department at Carmar- then. During his residence in the town he took an active interest in the Terri- torial movement. He also served in the South African war, and is a brother of Mrs. Llewellyn Williams, wife of the M.P. for Carmarthen Boroughs. News was also received that Lieutenant Owen. of the same battalion, has also been wounded. Information likewise came to hand yes- terday that Lieutenant Hy. Trevor, of the 1 Sappers, was killed in France on Sunday afternoon. The last named was also a ( relative of Mr. Llewellyn Williams, M.P., J and Mrs. Wi!Ham;
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DUN V ANT. The Dunvant Excelsior Dramatic Society, after a very successful season last winter, when they performed Y Cam a'r Cymod." are rehearsing the drama, Asgie Lan (R. G. Berry) under the direction of Mr. T. C. Richards. A strong cast has been chosen. On Saturday, the Dunvant Excelsior Male Voice Party held their annual out- 1 ing to Parkmiil, where a most enjoyable time was spent. During the evening, the 1 Rev. Glasnant Jones presented the con- iuctor of the party (Mr. T. C. Richards) with a walking-stick, suitably inscribed. Mr. A. C. Phillips, another member of bhe party, was Also presented by Mr. T. C. Richards with a gold locket, suitably inscribed, for the great services he had rehdered in the past to the party. Both recipients suitably responded. Though, no doubt in modesty, he makes inly passing reference to the deed, a brave act performed by Private W. Wil- liams is mentioned in a letter to his mother who lives at Company-row;—Dun- raiit. It would appear that' in an action somewhere in Flanders, the British had temporarily to vacate a position. Capt. Voung got wounded, and Private Williams seeing him lying helpless, carried him to safety. [The Press Bureau takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the above,]
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GOWERTON. I The treasurer's return of Gowerton war funds up to July 1st shows that PA7 tte. war, subscribed..Against this payments irera made of £ 584 3. lid.. leaving a balance in hand of £ 73 3s. Id. The princi- pal gran,,s were Prince of Wales' National Balief Fnnd, £ 91 12s. 8d.; Belgian War Re. tageoe' Fuptt. im; Chrifitmafe e;ttd to Sol- ) I dieas and their dependents. £26 lfis. 9d.; British Red Crose Society, £ 75; Serbian Red Cross Society, £ 50: Y.M.C.A. War Emergency Fund, ,£50; family of Belgian refugees in Gowerton, £ 17 12a.; relief of local distress, ZIZ 10e.
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I GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN AND CWMGORSE. At the I.O.G.T. meeting held at Siloh. Bro. Benjamin Jones presiding, a most interesting miscellaneous programme was gone through, the following taking part: Bros. Idris Smith, Myrddin Lewis, B€n Jones, David Rees, Arthur Davies, Philip J. Rees. and Sister Ceinwen Smith.
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GARNSWLLT. Driver J. Rees and Driver D. J. Evans, whose homes are at Garnswllt, were brought before Mr. Hy. Herbert, J.P., on Tuesday morning, charged with being deserters from the A.S.C. P.C. D. H. Edwards stated that on Monday after- noon he found Iiees at Pantvffynon, and asked him for his pass. He replied, I took French leave. I left Denbigh this last Friday night." An hour later the police ofifcer found Evans lying on the side of the railway line near Pantvffynon, and he also admitted taking French leave. De- fendants had nothing to say, only that they intended returning on Tuesday morn- ing. It was stiited that an escort was on the way, and they were remanded to await same. Mr. Thos. Evans, of Hendrewen Farm. with his four-year-old mare Hendre Forest Queen," won the silver challenge cup at Gellvonen Show. The cup was to be won by the eame exhibitor twice, and as Mr. Evans did so last year, he is now the possessor of that valued trophy. The mare was also awarded the first prize at the Pontlliw Show, as also was her colt Eicelsior."
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HENDY. Thomas Hopkin, aged 46, a rcllier, of Wern-road, Pwll, Hendy, lately employed at the Brynlliw Colliery, who was -ad- mitted on Wednesday to the Swansea Hospital, died there on Thursday from injuries received at the colliery. An in- quest will be held.
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LLANDEBIE. I A meeting of the Llandebie male voice party was convened for the purpose of ejecting a conductor in the place of Mr. Evan Th omas, who has left the village. The appointment fell on Mr. J. A. Daviee, th- well-known vocalist. The headmaster of the New Nantygroes school, which will ho opened next month, i; Mr. D. I1. Evans, of Gwynfe, who years ago was on the teaching staff of the Llandebie National School. His en- deavours have been singularly successful at Gwynfe Try to restrain yourself if von can for the sake of your child," said the Presid- ing Magistrate (Mr. G. H. Strick) at the Ammanford Police Court on Monday to Rosy Richards, a married woman, of Llandebie, who was charged with being drunk in charge of a child.—It was stated that her husband was a soldier now fight- ing at the front, and she received 25s. al- lowance.—P.S. Morgan said he saw her on Bank Holiday evening lying against a gate in Swansea-road, Llandebie, quite in- capable of taking care of herself, and I there was a child, four years old, with her.—A fine of 9s. was imposed.
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LLANGENNECH. Sidney Davies, Llangennech, was at Neath, on Monday, fined 10s. for riding a motor- cycle with the index mark obscured.
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LLANSTEPHAN. Dd Williams and Lewie Lewis, Lilanstephan were, at Neath on Monday, fined 156. each for a breach of the Swine Fever Order. P S. Evans, who proved the case, 8aid Lewis re- moved some pige from the Cattle Market to the daughter-house without applying for the necessary order of removal.
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LLANGYFELACH. I At the Swansea Coroner's inquiry into the death of Miss Margaret E. Davies. who died suddenly whilst on holiday at MarsmeUn Farm, Llangyfelach, a verdict of Deatn from Natural Causes was re- turned. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Llangyfelach Church. Miss Davies, who was a native of the parish, was sister-in- law to Mr. David Williams, timber mer- chant, and one of the largest farmers in Llangyfelach. Mr. Williams' family has occupied the farm for over 200 years.
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LLANDYSSUL. I A pretty wedding took place at Zion Congregational Chapel, Llandyssul. on' Wednesday the contracting parties being Mr. Tom Enoch, of Shop y Jones and Miss Gwladys Oliver Parry, of Llandysul Post Office staff. The bride was given away by brother-in-law, the Rev. Glvndwr Richards, Carmarthen, whilst Mr. D. Jones, Garfield House, performed the duties of best man. The Re- Ben Davies and Gwilyyi S. Rees, B.A., Merthyr, offici- ated. After a reception at Bryntawel, the o t h Wales. young couple left for North W ales.
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LLANWRTYD. This popular spa is comfortably filled with visitors just at present, but the number iTS below that oc previous years, rhe other evening a competitive concert was held, when amongst those who took iart were vocalists from London, New- ^astle-on-Tyne, Anglesey, Carnarvon, Car- diff and Swansea. Amongst the officers of this week's entertainments are: Mr. Ivor rhomas (Morrison), Councillor David Griffiths, J.P. (Swansea), Mr. James Cle- ment (Skewen). Mr. J. Morgan (Garnant), ind Mr. Wru. Clement (Landore).
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LLANWRTYD WELLS. In spite of the frequent heavy down. pours of rain, crowd s come pouring "into Llanwrtyd from all parts. Abcrnant lake is being patronised as well as ever. Every evening concerts are held at the Pavilion situated near Victoria Wells, Mr. Clement, of Landore, being last week's secretary. The programmes arranged re- flect great credit upon Mr. Clement's e fforts. A prominent figure at these con- certs has been Mr. Tom Jones, Swansea. Others who have done much at the con- certs are Messrs. Clement (Skewen), Cle- ment (Swansea), Dan Jones (Ferndale), etc.
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LLANGAIN. The opening of the new Smyrna Welsh Congregational Chapel, Llangain. Car- marthenshire, took place on Wednesday. The new edifice, erected on the site of the old chapel (built in 1S34 and enlarged in 18t5) provides seating accommodation for 150 and has been erected at a cost of, nearly The pastor is the Rev. J. John, Llanstephan, who has also under his charge the churches of Xew Chapel, Llanybri, and Bethel Chapel, Llanstephan. The Rev. James Charles (Denbigh, presi- dent of the Welsh Congregational Union), Bet". Elvet Lewis ("London^, and Rev. D. N Davies (Waunarlwydd) were among those who took part in the opening ser- vices.
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LLANELLY. j At the Police Court on Wednesday, a young man who gave the name of Geo. Albert Smith, was charged with breaking and entering fi2, Coleshill-torrace, and stealing a quantity of food, a jam bowl, and electro-plated match holder. the pro-1 perty of Reginald George Vivian. Mr. Leslie Williams for the prosecution stated that an entrance was effected through the window of the front sitting room. On getting up the following morn- ing Mrs. Vivian discovered the loss, and information was given to the police. De- fendant sold the jam bowl 'and. match holder to a second hand dealer in Station- road, and a little later he was arrested ¡ by P.C. Rees.—In a voluntary statement to P.S. Morgan, Smith admitted breaking into the house, saying he was-feeling, very hungry.—Smith was committed for trial at the Assizes.
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LLANDOVERY. I The highest attendance at the National Sunday School for the half-year was made by Miss Eva Soar. She was not a'beent once. Miss Dillys Roberts, diughter' of Coun- cillor T. Robertc-, contributed a eolo at the Williams Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday. Mr. F. Warry, who for many years was a baker in the employ cf Messrs. T. Roberts and Sons, Lately joined the A.S.C. He ha.s now been promoted corporal. The following SUD16 are announced as hav- ing been subscribed to the Church Organ Fund:—Mr. C. P. Lewie, L5; Mr. F. H. Smith, The College. £ 1 ls.; and the Vicar (Rev. D. EdmondeE-Owen), El. The license of the Three Horse 6hc-es Inn, Llandovery, was on Friday trans- ferred from Mr. Timothy Griffiths to Mrs. Ann Jones, and that of the Half Moon, Stone-street, from Mr. Daniel Davies to Mr. Timothy Griffiths. Mr. W. T, Morgan, so-i of the late Mr. Thomas Morgan, Llwynwormwood, Brecon- load, Ll tnaovery, who was up to lately chief assistant surveyor for the Eastern Division cf Carmarthenshire, has been appointed divisional county surveyor for the Northern Division of the West Suffolk County Council. The well-known firm of Messrs. T. Roberts and tons bive been appointed carting agfents to the Joint Railway Companies fit Llandovery, and we have no doubt that with their smart and up-to-date business methods the public can rely on promptness and despatch in the delivery of goods. Mrs. F. W. Lewis, who ndt, only very generously gave £4.1 for a. new range for the Church House, has also contributed an ""t-a Xil. for a copper cylinder and hot water apparatus. This, with the heating apparatus and radiators kindly given by Mrs. Evanf, The. Grange, makes the heating and cooking arrangements absolutely per- feet. The company of Church Lads' Brigade, formed some months ago, is making good progr, after regular attendance and at- tentiou to drills. The requisite uniforms will be ready next week. The total sum re- quired to provide the Brigade with uniforms is £ 6 9s. 2d. In addition there are enrol- ment and officers' fees amounting to 103. A goodly number of .subscriptions have been received towards the Brigade Fund. In addition, the lads themselves subscribed 12s., making a total of E7. His numerous friends will be pleased to hear that Mr. T. W. Morgan, who was up to lately chief assistant surveyor for t'he Eastern Division of Carmarthenshire, has been appointed divisional county surveyor for the Northern Division of the West Suffolk County Council. His salary has been increased to S180 ?. year. He is now en- gaged under the direction of that noted surveyor, Mr. Lionel Jenkins, A.M.I.C.E., on the re-construction of ia road for military purposes for the War Office, at an estimated cost of £ 24,000. Mj. Morgan is a son of the late Mr. Thomas Morgan, Llwynwormood, Brecon-road, Llandovery. The statement made at the last meeting of the Town Council to the effect that the I meetings had always proceeded harmo- niously in the past wia not correct. During the last twenty-five years there have been stormy scenes in the chamber more than once. Some years ago one member com- pared two of his colleagues to the king of the forest and his humble provider. The scene on that occasion was described in one of the Cardiff dailies on the day following under scare headings. But the public memory is proverbially short. It is sincerely to be hoped that the, dan- gerous kerbings in Stone-street, High-etreet. and other parts of the town will be attended to before the long and dark winter nights are again upon us. It would be no economy even in those days when the subject is preached everywhere if the ratepayers were called upon to pay compensation for broken limbs, and perhaps heads, arising out of negligence in this direction. Under prevailing conditions anyone attempting to crose the pavements suddenly to the road runs the risk of coming a cropper" oy having his passage impeded by objecting kerbs. At the request of the president, the Lari- dovery G.F.'S. organised an Alexandra J'ay, and, in spite of the pelting rain on the day of the oolleotion, were successful in I getting together a sum of £5 for the Swan- sea Hospital from (the sale of artificial roses which had been made by crippled children. The amounts collected were:-31re. Dan Jenkins, 17s. id.; Miss Gertie Evans, 15s. 7d.; Miss Nellie Edwards. lis. 9d.; Mrs. Dan Davies, lis. 7d.; Mrs. Fred Nichols, 11s. 4d.; I Mias DolIIe Strange. 7s. 3d.; Miss Mirria ) Davies, 7s. 2d.; Miss Thomas, 5s.; Miss Batchie Griffiths, 4s. lid.; Nancy, Robina, and Josephine, 3s. 4d.; contributed by Mr. W. H. Jonec, manager, N.P. Bank, in whose presence th3 boxes were opened, 10d. to make up the £5. The niaiority of military hospitals have been very empty for the last month owing to distance from Dardanelles casualities, and the l<:Bt batch received by either of the Carmarthenshire Red Cross hospitals was in July at Llandovery. In consequence of most of these becoming fit for discharge it was dided at a meeting of the HospitaJ. County Committee, owing to the expense of keeping a hospital open for a few cases, that if Cardiff had no more to send at present to transfer, subject to the commanding officer's approy;ll at,Cardiff, the five remaining eases for a short while to Carmarthen, which was then only half full. Thia was done on August 4th, and, the L'.andovers Hospital, though for the present, empty, is ready for occupation as soon as Cardiff fills up. Mrs. Anthony, who ha.3 honor.trily acted as matron at Llandovery for the past six months, to the committee's regret, has beau obliged to resign her post owing to her health not allowing her to continue the strain of hospital work and home duties. The successful start of the hospital was in a great measure due to her zeal and talent, and her services for the past six months have been much appreciated by the com- mittee. Mrs. S. H. Price, Miss Harries, and1 Miss Francis are other trained nurses who have each given much valuable time to help with gratuitous services to the hospital. Convalescents have bsen kindly housed by Mrs. Spence Jones. I'antglas; the Misses Mansel, Mrs. Lloyd, of Glangwili; and Mrs. Bud-man Saunders. Private Maeigwyn Evans (4401),. First 4th Welsh Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, son of Mr. Thomas Evana, Stone-street, who is at Bari Detail Camp, Mustafa Packa, Alexandria, Egypt, has just written to Coun- cillor J. Nicholas, Central Drug Stores, Llandovery. He "ye: For the 1.ka 0f remembrance, from one of your Sunday School pupils, I hope you and the present pupils are well, and also the oid pupils. Kindest regards to all, especially Salem Sunday School." Councillor Nicolas, Ly the. same post, received a letter from 1969 Private T. L. John, fth Co., Div. Train, 2nd Cardigan Contingent British Expeditionary Force, who is now somewhere in France." Private John served hie apprenticeship with Mr. Nicholas. He a native of Cynghordy. In the bourw of his letter he raye that the waa-ther has been very unsettled, where he has been for the last few weeks, which made it rather miserable .around camp. Speak- ing of the harvest, he says there is some very fine wheat around where he is. It is the best he has Seen for some time, and he beiievM it beats that of Canada, where he ha.8 been told they have a record crop this year. They moved their camp about two weeks ago about five miles further in land. It was quite a treat to be camped on gram- such a change from eand, and dust they used to get at Dibgate. On the Wednesday before he wrote they had been reviewed by Mr. Bonar Law and Major-General Sam Hughes, of Canada. It came oil to thunder just as soon as they left camp, and they had eix miles to march to the review ground. The riin came on andoontinued until they reached, camp at night, soaked to the skin. It rained so hard that the water could not drain away fa-it enough, and it was nothing for them to be up to the top vt their boots in some places. There were something like 30,000 Canl-dian.3 out that day, and1 they presented a fine sight. They were booked for quite a number of reviews (hiring the coming two weeks. They did not know yet when the King and Kitchener were coming round, but he guessed that re- view would be their final.
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LLANDILO. Prices ruled at the Market on Saturday as follows:—Butter—in lbs. Is. fid., in tubs 1&. 3id. to Is .Z,d.; eggs, nine for U.; Welsh cheese, 8d. per lb.; fowls and ducks, Is. 3d. to Is. 4d.;per lb.; rabbits, 9d. to lid. tich. After several months of active service in France, Pte. George Jones, Llandilo, of the 6th Welsh, is now home on sick leave, suffering from a nervous breakdown. He was for some time in Chelsea Hospital. It is pleasing to find that he is now gradu- ally recovering. About 40 men from Ffairfacb and the dis- trict eurrounding have joined the colours. Mr. Butt, in respect to whom we recorded that he had three sons serving in H.M. Forces, in our laet issue, wishes to sr. ate that he resides at Ffairfach and not Llan. dilo. Give some credit to us in the suburbs," saya Mr. Butt. B. H. Butt has been promoted lanoe-corporal. Mr. Thomas Lewis, 7, Railway-terrace, is probably one of the oldest roadmen in ;,he cour».y still actively following his employ- ment. He was 70 years of age last Satur- day, having been born on the 14th of August, 1.345. Lewie has served under six surveyors of the Llandilo Urban District Council, viz.: the late Mr. Hunkin, the late Mr. Dd. Jenkins, and Messrs. W. Jenkins, John Simon Davies, Griffith Roderick Tail of whom are still in the land of the living), and the present surveyor, Mr. Richard W alters. » Mr. V. H. Lee, butcher, Llandilo, and Mrs. Lee, have cause to take pride in their family's record of service to the King. Five sons are serving with the Colours, one of whom, Sergeant Thomas II. Lee, journeyed all the way from Van- couver, British Columbia, to enlist. He is now attached as Sergeant-Instructor to the South Wales Borderers. Corporal Fred Lee is a. dispatch rider at the front, Sergeant Charles Lee is with the South Wales Borderers, Private Arthur Lee is A*: the Dardanelles, and Private By tie Lee is with the 4th Welsh. All of them are well. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Chapel, New-road, Llan- dilo, on Tuesday. The contracting parties were Miss Rachel Ann Davies, daughter of Mr. Thomas Davies, Tynycwm, Llan- sawel (a former member of the Llandilo Board of Guardians and Rural District Council) and Mr. Wm Jones, school- master, Sawel House. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Evans, Aberdare, was bridesmaid, and the Rev. T. Eli Evans, Aberdare, performed the ceremony. During the afternoon the newly wedded couple left for Northamp- ton, where the honeymoon will be spent. The auctioneers at the fortnightly sale of fat stock at the Llandilo Bridge Auction Mart this week were Messrs. J, Howell Thomas ind Son, Carmarthen. There was a good show of cattle, but there was a ten- dency to drop in prices. The smaller weight animals sold better than the heavier class. Prices ran from 15s. to 16s. fid. a score. Seventy cattle were disposed of, and these were of good quality. The stile of sheep was between 450 and 500. Bred ewes were well in demand. and sold at from 35s. to 40-. each. There was a very good class lambs, and these sold from 5d. to 6d. per lb (live weight). There was a. brisk trade in porkers and small pigs. Prices ruled from 9s. to 9s. 6d. -per core, and winners from El to 28s. Owing to the recent order of the Board of Agriculture there was only a small supply of calves on offer. Those disposed of found Teady buyers at 6d. per lb. (live weight.) The late Mrs. Dinah Jones, of Ffairfach. whose death we announced in our last issue, was one of the oldest, and most faithful members of the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel. Three years ago she ind Dand (her husband) celebrated their golden wed- ding. Her presence will be greatly missed in the Sunday school, the singing class, and in the Sunday and week evening services. She was rarely absent from either. Then she was, too, a faithful attendant of the mothers' meetings, and on one occasion lea the singing there. Whilst she never at- tempted solo singing, yet in choral and congrega,tional singing her aid was invalu- able, and for half-a-century she had been the leading soprano in the Tabernacle. Although she had reached the ripe age of 81 on Sunday, the 1st inst., during the sing- ing at the service her voice was distinctly noticeable. Her husband survives her. The larga assembly at the Tabernacle on the occasion of her funeral bore testimony fo the respect in which her memory was held. A remarkable feature was the number of old people who had gathered. Many of those present had come from considerable distances. Prior to the departure of the funeral cortege a short service was held in the house, the Rev. D. Williams, C.M.. read- ing, and the Rev. Jacob Jone6? Merthyr, l-\rayin g. In front of the house the hymn. 1) I.rwel Gyfeillion," was given out by the Rev. J. Morgan and sung. In the chapel the service was conducted by the Rev. W. Davies, pastor. The Rev. Mr. Harries, Pen- rheol, read P. portion of scripture; prayer was offered in English by the Rev. Stephen Thomas. Salem, and at the close in Welsh by the Rev. D. Bhydderch. An addrose was delivered by the Rev. Wm. Davies, based on the words. "A woman that feareth the Lord she shall be praised." He pointean out how .applicable the first part of the sentence was to the deceased, and how her death had shown the truth of the latter. He dwelt on the many virtues she had manifested, espe- cially on her faithfulness in the religious services, and cf her it might truly be said, f-he had done what she could. Dealing with her wonderful gift of song, he sr.id that Mr. Tom Richards, the well-known con- ductor, had told him that he did not believe that throughout Wales could another be found who had retained purity of voice as she had. and when Mr. Richards said that she was bordering on her eightieth birthday. Only on the Sunday before ahe died, the Bev, Wm. Davies &.id. her voice seemed to have had fresh vitality, and she sang as one inspired. Everybody was impressed with it. At the close of the address the rev. gentle- man feelingly referred to the beloved part- ner she had left behind. As the deceased was a member of the chair, the service was largely choral. Mr. Olftud R. Davies pre- I sided at the organ, and Mr. oseph Williams conducted. A goodly number of choristers from the Tabernacle and the new chapel occupied seats near the organ. The hymns eung were Mae fy ng/ialon. Bydd ca.ru yn y Nefoedd," and Rwy'n earn onw r hyfryd wlad." The latter was one of her favourite hymns. Prayer was offered up at the graveside by the Rev. Mr. Bowen, Her- jnon, and. the service concluded with the singing of the hymn. "Bydd myrdd o xyfeddodau."
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MORRISTON. The attendance at the Swimming Car- nival at the Morriston Park on Thursday afternoon exceeded the most sanguine expectations. Probably this was due to the fact that the programme coul d be said to be the strongest presented in the district for some considerable time. Es- pecial interest was taken in the appear- ance of Miss Ethel Doherty. Miss Doherty is, of course, the daughter of the well-known champion. Mr. "Billy" Doherty, of Swansea. Mr. Doherty him- pelf has acted for the last few months as honoraxy swimming instructor at the Morriston Baths, and the prowess of his very clever daughter is well-known to Morris tomans. Daring the time Mr. Dohertv has been, at Morriston as instructor, the progress made by local pupils-ladies as well as men—has been very remarkable, and the good work he has accomplished was ex- emplified on Thursday in some clever swimming exhibitions by local competi- tors. In atl,iiticn to tl;-e competitions a feature of the programme was the match between the Swansea United and a side representating the Swansea Police. The match was an unique one, the services of I a number of young ladies having had to be requisitioned to make up for the failure of a number of the police team to I turn up. The police, as a matter of fact, are so hard worked at present that it is impossible for a full team to be got to- gether at any time. Both teams played well, and the match resulted in a draw, A. E. Daniel scoring for the United and Detective Barry equalising for the police. Mr. W. Doherty gave a number of remarkable exhibitions of trick swimming. Among those present were Deputy-Chief Constable Roberts and Councillor E. G. Protheroe, who acted as judges, and Councillor -D. J. Davies, who subse- quently presented the prizes to the winners. At the conclusion of the carnival Coun- cillor E. G. Protheroe paid an eulogistic tribute to the good work done by Mr. Doherty in the district. He reminded his hearers that Mr. Doherty had sacri- ficed a great deal by undertaking without < fee of any kind the duties of honorary in- structor at the Morriston Baths. (Hear, hear). As a result of the carnival that day, he was pleased to say, a good sum would be realised for hari ty. (Cheers). Mr. Doherty briefly responded. Diving (for boys under 14). C. Mathias. Diving (for boys under 16): 1, Basil Williams; 2, Jack Phillips. 50 yards (ladies): 1, Irene Marles; 2, Ethel Doherty. 100 yards (open to Morriston): 1, W. Francis; 2, Frank Thomas; 3, D. J. Jone- Ladies diving: 1, Mrs. A. E. Daniel; 2, Miss Olive Davies; 3, Miss Ethel Doherty. Costume race: 1, Campbell Connor; 2, A. E. Daniel; 3, Owen Ivor Morgan. Long plunge (open) 1, Detecti ve Barry; 2, Ivor Owen Morgan. 100 yards championship: 1, Campbell Connor; 2, J. Eastman; 3, Detective Barry.
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MUMBLES.' Messrs. Gory Yeo, S. L. Gregor, and W. T. Farr (of the Graigola Company, Swansea) have made a further gift to the Mumbles Red Cross Division in the shape of an ex- tension of the hospital which they had pro- vided for the wounded at Blackpill. They are constructing and equipping two new wards at '1, cost of over £1,000. P.S. Balsden, one of the most popular officers in the Swansea-Force, has been the recipient of many messages of condo- lence upon the death of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Balsden, who passed away on Tuesday morning at her residence in West Cross. The deceased lady, who was 68 years of age, had been ill for some time.
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I PENCLAWDD. | David Eurwyn Francis, aged five years, son of Air, John Francis, of Benson-terrace. Penclawdd, died on Saturday evening from shock due to scalds received the previous evening. The child was attended by Dr. Hughes.
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0. PENYGROES. There was a touch of piquancy to the hearing of a charge of drunkenness pre- ferred against a Penygroes defendant, named Geo. Reed, at Ammanfonl. on Monday. When told he would he reported by P.S. Beynon. he benignly replied: God bless you." At the court Reed, who was late in arriving, said: Yes. I am guilty. I did have a drop of beer. Presiding magistrate (Mr. G. H. Strick) A drop too much, I am afraid. (Laughter) —It was the defendant's first appearance, and a line of 9s. was imposed.
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PONTARDAWE. I At Pontardawe Police Court on Friday, Wm. Salter, Pontardawe, was charged with stealing coal and wood from Messrs. Gilbertson's Works on August 5th. The value was said to be 2d. P.C. John gave evidence of arresting de- fendant. When charged defendant said it was the first time he had ever taken anything from the works. Mr. Miers (chairman) said there was too much of that pilfering going on in the locality, and defendant would have to pay 32s. 6d.
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SWANSEA. I Recruiting at Swansea for the Labourers' Battalion of the Royal En- gineers proceeds briskly. Arthur Saunders and Edward Summer- hill were each fined 7s. 6d. at Swansea Police Court on Wednesday for having been drunk and disorderly in Gower-road, Sketty. At the Swansea Police Court on Wednes- day, Margaret Ann Jones, Brynteg, Gors- einon, summoned Mrs. Rachel Evans for assault.—Mr. Edward Harris defended.— The case was dismissed. A serious accident occurred on the ss. Jukon, berthed in the Kijig's Dock, Swan- sea, on Friday. Dimitri Sterlis, aged 30, a seaman, whilst on board was struck heavily on the foot by the ship's steel hawser. In the motor ambulance the unhappy man was conveyed to the Hos- pital, where the foot was amputated. The I man who built the windmill on Kilvey Hill. Swansea, lor grinding corn about 1686 was named Bussy Mansel—a man of high title and considerable wealth and enterprise. This interesting historical fact was disclosed by Alderman John Jordan in his lecture at the Technical College on Wednesday. » Members and deacons of Hermon Welsh Congregational Chapel, Plasmarl, have extended a unaimous call to the Rev. J. P. Gough, Salem, Rhosllanerchrugog Kuabon, to become their pastor. Hermon has been without, a pasto for the past 16 months, when the Rev. Ben Davies left for Llan- dusil. A pretty wedding was celebrated at Trinity Chapel, Swansea, on Thursday, the contracting parties being Mr. David John Williams (Cadle, Fforestfach), and Miss .Frances Cornelius (Middle-road, Cwmbwrla). The bride was given away by her father, Mr. William Cornelius, Middle-road, Cwmbwrla. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Tudor Williams (Cadle), brother of the bride- groom, while the bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Cornelius, sister of the bride. Daniel Reed, a soldier, at Swansea Police Court on Monday admitted deser- tion from the Gloucester Regiment, but said he had good reason to do so, for he oould sta v away no longer when he heard that another man had taken his wife. He came back, found her living with this man, took her back and forgave her. Yet she had not, as promised, come to the court that morning.—Remanded for an escort. The funeral of the late Miss Mildred Morris (Milly). daughter of Mr. J. A. and frs. Annie Morris, grocers, Dillwyn street, took place on Saturday afternoon at Danvgraig Cemetery, when the remains were interred in the family vault. The funeral, gentlemen only, was attended by the following relatives and friends:— Messrs. J. A. Morris (father), Sidney Morris and Ivor Morris (uncles), F. Wat- son. D. R. Evans, — Body, W. Atkins, — Abbott, and Searl e- The following results were obtained bj pupils of the Swansea Municipal Secon- dary Girls' School, in the Commercial Group Course Examination of the National Union of Teachers, a certificate being awarded for success in at least three of the four subjects selected:—Marjorie inlalleti, arithmetic, shorthand, English, book-keeping; Dolly Morris, shorthand. lish, book-keeping; Eleanor D. Tyrrell, book-keeping; Rhona Beer, arithmetic, shorthand, English, book-keeping; Ger- trude Hill, arithmetic, shorthand, Eng- lish, book-keepeing; Eleanor D. Tyrrell, arithmetic, French, shorthand, book- keeping; Beatrice Jones, arithmetic, French, shorthand, book-keeping; Lilian V. Jones, arithmetic, English, shorthand, book-keeping: Edith Maybery, arithmeic. French, shorthand, book-keeping; Doris Davies, arithmetic. French shorthand, book-keeping; Hilda Morris, shorthand, book-keeping; Sylvia Moss, arithmetic, French, shorthand, book-keeping; Elsie Peach, arithmetic, book-keeping; Lilian John, shorthand, book-keeping; Doris Bowen, arithmetic, shorthand, English, book-keeping; Muriel Davies, arithmetic, shorthand, bookkeeping: Xesta. Davies, arithmetic, French, shorthand, book- keeping. GUARDIANS VXD POOR LAW RELTEF. It has now become oossible to fairly compare numbers receiving poor law re- lief in Swansea Union with pre-war ifgures, and they show that, although the totals are not yet back to pre-war days, they are less than in the early weeks of the war. In the last few months numbers have been almost stationary, the tendency- being towards a decrease. But, of course, the cost is increased 20 per cent. by the war bonus. It is found to be a fact that the names of weakly or thriftless people most familiar to those administering relief because their families have, off and oh, for generations been on the relief books, invariably come from the districts in which housing conditions are worst.
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TREBANOS. Daniel Davies, labourer, Trebanos, was at Pontardawe on Friday summoned in respect of his child, who was chargeable to the union. An order of 3s. 6d. per week was made. o
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TYCROES. The death has occurred of Mr. Daniel Edwards, M.P.S., Wellfield. Mr. Edwarda had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Edwards Avas a native of Greynor, Llanedy, and had spent many years in London, where he practised as an optician. A few years ago he retired to Tycroes, and established a chemist shop at Wellfield. lie had made himself very popular in the village.
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-<». TRIMSARAN. At Llanelly Police Court on Monday, John Hughes. Mile End. Trimsaran. was summoned for driving a motor cycle without a license, and also with driving an unregistered motor cycle.. Mr. Kam- merer (for the defence) tfated that when the defendant was stopped hy constable, defendant was only riding the cycle on trial. The license was received two days after the purchase of the cyole. Defendant was ordered to pay the costs.
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TYRHOS. Tyrlios Congregational Chapel, popular among bashful Cardigan brides as a ren- dezvous for quiet weddings. celebrated its centenary on Wednesday, and the event attracted large congregations from the surrounding villages. Tyrlios is a famous name in the history of Congregationalism, and notwithstanding the continuous drain on the rural population which makes up the congregation, it has held its wn ex- ceedingly well. The cause was first estab- lished by a Sunday school, conducted in a farmhouse called Penralltcadwgan, as far back as 1786. A chapel was built in 1815. The congregation increased so rapidly that, it became necessary to erect a larger edifice in 1859. The congregation has en- joyed the pastorate of several popular preachers, and the church is at present under the care of the Rev. R. H. Williams. The principal preachers who ofifciit.i on Wednesday were the Revs. H. T. Jacob (Fishguard) and D. J. Lewis, B.A. (Tumble).
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YSTALYFERA. An intefesting marriage was solemnised before the Registrar at Swansea on Wed- nesday morning. The contracting parties were Mr. T. M- James, headmaster of Pantteg Council School, Ystalyfera, and Miss S. Roderick, daughter of Mr. John Roderick, Dunvant. The bride is the sister of Inspector D. Roderick, of Car- marthen, and Mr. G. Roderick, surveyor to the Llansilin District Council. Aftei the ceremony, the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's father, where they partook of the wedding breakfast, and ultimately travelled to London, where the honeymoon is being spent. They were the recipients of numerous presents.
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YSTRADGYNLAIS. At Ystradgvnlais Police Court on Tues- day, before Messrs. E. G. Benthall and Tom Williams, a labourer named John Crowley was charged with stealing a bottle of brandy, the property of Mrs. Mathias, Penybont Inn, and also with stealing two shirts. Defendant was sent to jail for a month in each case. NEED FOR ECONOMY. At the Council on Thursday a circular was read from the Local Government Board dealing with the need for economy. It was decided to notify the Local Government Board stating what the Council was doing in the matter. The Clerk reported that the Council's Electric Lighting Bill had received the Royal Assent, and explained how and when the terms of the measure would come into operation, in accordance with the decision of the Local Governmenl Board. Mr. D. R. Morgan said the Clerk was U be complimented on his work in tM matter.
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YNISMEU D W. Mr. Wilson, the deputy coroner, heli an inquest at Ynismeudw on Wednesday on the body of James Price (10), of t-al. maengwyn Woods, who was drowned ia the canal at Ynismeudw on Monday night. David Davies, a miner, said he heard a cry from the direction of the canal, and upon running down he saw deceased in the lock. He was then sinking for the last time. Witness dived after him, but failed to discover the body. A cripple named John Arthur Kenny said that Price fell into the lock after jumping out of the barge which was on the canal. The other boys, who were about fourteen years of age, tried to pull the deceased out with his crutch. one of them went into the 4-ater. The Coroner said he knew of Boy Scouts in S.naea who were only nine years of age. who had saved children from the docks. Dr. W. Owen Evans and P.C. Jones, Godre'rgraig. also gave evidence. The Coroner, in' summing up, Aid he was rather surprised to find that the hoya. who were with the deceased had not made a better attempt to rescue the deceased instead of only poking about with a' crutch. They evidently did not show'" that they possessed any pluck. He com- plimented Davies and the police for their efforts. The jury brought in a verdict of 11 Acci- dental drowning." [District News continued on next pa&Ð.)