Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

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AMMANFORD. There is a diversity of opinion amci,-g the churches as to the advisability or other- wise of holding: the usual Sunday ,'cbool trears during Whitsun, and uniformity is not to be expected. <)nt> of the highest J churclie: has decided act to provide the customary tea party, but others adhere to the oiu-titne practice. The marriage was solemnised at the Mission Hull, Ammanford, on Thursday, of Miss Olwen Maud Thomas, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas, Arcade, Ammanford, and Mr. Gwilym 1. Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis, J.I wynhendy. and engaged as Custom* clerk at wana. Rpy. Thos. Jones, Llwynhond.v 1 uncle of' the bridegroom) officiated, agisted by Mr. F.vans-. Cwmdn. The bride was dressed in white crept; do el; me, and bridesmaids were Miss \;¡n wv Thomas (sister) and Miss Lizzie 11 The best man was Mr. Willie J. Cwmdu The annual children's singing festival of the Amman Valley Methodist churches was held at Bethania Chapel, Glanam- raan, on Saturday afternoon, and even- ing. The baton was wielded by M r. Harry Williams, Ammanford. The Rev. J. Oliver (Glanamman) presided oyer the afternoon service, and the Rev. P. E. Evans, Llandebie, in the evening.

BRYNAf^MAN. Under the presidency of the late W. D. Thomas, a public meeting was held at the Upper Council Schools. Brynamman, on Tuesday evening, to receive from the treasurer of the 1-ocal Belgian Refugee Fund, Mr. David Harris, <Myn-road, a statement of accounts respecting the financial position of the above. The ae- count showed that the sum of .£.537 Og, :{!ù. had been subscribed by the general public lip to March last. Of this sum 1361 13s. 9d. had lie en expended towards the main- tenance of the refugee? up to the same momh. Since March < £ 15 15s. 9d. had been received in subscriptions while the expen- diture during that period and up t't date amounted to £ 10 Ss. fid., leaving in he treasurer's hands IGs. 7}d. A. public meeting was held to discuss the Question whether, in face of the fact that the Library was run at a loss of about £ 70 per annum, it would be advisable to close the temporary institution or not for the time heill A resolution, submitted and recommended by the trustees and commit- te3. was adopted to the effect that they did not sec tb- way to allow more money to he draw a from the Hal] and Library Fund towards the upkeep of the temporary in- stitution under prevailing circumstances. The money should he retained towards the rb-eractiot' of the destroyed institutions. An appeal Wild made on behalf of the 100 odd members of the Library for the use of the literature durin? such time aa the resolu- tion rerr ained in force. This was, after considerable discussion, granted by a ma- jorit-y

BYMEA. I Sergt. -Farrier Inst. Jabez Thomas, Brvntog. Bynea. Llanelly. has gained the R.S.S. and A.F.C.I, certificates (gold medallists) coming out top out of 19 as- pirants.

BURRYPORT. I On Thursday afternoon the remains of the late Mre. Forsyth, wife of Mr. John Forsyth, ot the Burryport Foundry and Engineering Works, left Burryport for Workington Cemetery, Cumberland. Pre- vious to departure the Rev. D. J. Thomas held a service at the house. On Wednesday afternoon the remai [is of the late Mr. Thomas Williams, Sea View- terrace, were conveyed to Carm-el Grave- yard, PocntUiw. A number of workmen of tfee Ashburmhaxn Tinworks accom- panied the cortege ae far as Plasnewrdd. At a meeting of the Burryport aDd Dis. trict Trade and Labour Oonnci] delegates were appoinu)d to attend the conferences at Swansea and Cardiff On Sunday, the Rev. R. O. Hughes, pastor of the Eogfeh Congregational Church, Barryport, preached his farewell sermon, aa he has accepted the call ex- tended to him by the Welsh Congreg-a- tjoual Church. OIl Yynsmetsdw. On Monday the aainual cyvaxnfa ganu Mf the Welsh oongregatioiM of Carmel, J-erusaiein and Zion ohurches was held at J-arusalem Chapel, Burryport.. Four Burryport boye, Robert Jones, T. J. Davies and Willie Davies (brothers), And J. W. Gray, received severe injuries bo the heads and bodies on Sunday after- noon. By some means they got hold of a can of blasting powder which exploded. Dr. Owen Williams and Dr. Vincent Wil- liame were quickly on the spot. On Sunday evemLng t.he English Congre- gational Church Burryport, by an un- animous vote decided to give a call to Mr. Cynog Hughes, a former student at Car- marthen College, to the pastorate of the church, vacant through the departure of the Rev. R. O. Hughes to Ynyemeudwv. On Sunday evening a resolution was nuanimouely passed at the Weloti Congre- gational Cymanfa held at Jerusalem Chapel, Burryport. representing upwards of 1,000 members, calling upon the Gov- ernment to stop supplying breweries with fod stuffs and sugar, as these were wanted t.) provide the people with food.

CARMARTHEN. I At a meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council on Thursday, the Mayor (Aid. J. Ijewis) presiding, it was reported that Mr. A. W. Owen had refused to hand over to the overseers the poor rate books, and it was decided to take legal prooeedings to get the b.>ob, handed over. Mr. D. King Morgan said he understood that Mr. Owen was the poor rate collector. and Miss Owen, his niece, was deputy. She re- signed, and Mr. Owen had received no notice whatever from the Board of GnaT- dians. The Rev. Fuller Mills stated tha.t owing to failing health Mr. Owen resigned. The resignation was accepted by the Guar- dians, who then appointed Miss Owen. She had also resigned. DELAYED APPEALS. I At Carmarthenshire Appeal Tribunal on Friday. Captain Cremlyn, referring to a case in which the military appealed against the exemption granted by the Newcastle-Emlyn Tribunal to a weaver (20) Class A. complained of the delay in the sending of the case for hearing. The C, If-rk 6aid the decision of the local tribunal was given on the 30th November last, and the military gave notice of ap- peal on the 3rd December. The military appeal was not received by the county :rihunal until the 9th May. Capt. Cremly" n said it was then only received whenit had been written for t.Ic.V,( V" I lf?ll it 1-?, 1 nne after time, and the War Office had taker the matter up. This was one of several CUSPF. Thp militer-v appeal was aHowed, fit fV1(? case of' a farmer (34), in the I (mme district, it was stated that the military appeal was entered on the tith August, 1918. I

cnO$S HANDS. j The sewinc class comprising Croes Rands and Cefncilhtr districts has been closed for the uromcr It has heen well attended for three winters, and burdreda of articles have been sent to soldiers and sailors from the distric' Parcels were sent away this week to Nctley Hospital. At the ai;tiua! niectiiig of the Governors of the Intermediate Schools, fjlanelly, Mr. W. Oreviile C.C., Cross Hande, was unani- mously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.

1fa:J a 9;1.' 23C YZII BCaOK^jv I  T? FOOD BEVERAGE J ffcjg OF THE PEOPLE. =, -) r l- r. ?'??'7 VI-C?=3a—dic!iciou:.su3;?it:- § ?? '"?. '?.so.- ? ?; I If t¡n6'  ? CJ 3. ?. t ?(.S??" ??J.??.? '.? 

CLYDACH. At the Colliers' Arms. Clydach, on Thurs- day. Messrs John M. Ijeeder and Son. act- ing for M W Ed par Morris, sold by auc- tion two leasehold properties known as "R)-cot:wr..Y Honp." Martin-street, Cly- dach. and Church View." Quarr-road, Clydach. tue former being held for 99 yeam from 1873. ground rent £ 1 5s., and the latter for 99 years from 1874, ground rent kl 5e. Church View was sold to Mr Evan Junes, Tyhir, Clydach, for £180 and Brookwood House" to Mr. David Davies. architect (ten. ant), for £3&t

CWMLLYNFELL. Special May Services were held at St Margaret's Church, Cwmllynfell, on Sun- day, the Rev. D. Spencer Jones, B.A.. Ammanford, officiating throughout.

FFORESTFACH. A reception was held at Calfaria Vestry to two local heroes home from the front, namely, Pte. W. E. Fackerel and Pto. Jas Passe. Mr. W. G. H. John presided. An excellent programme was gone through. Madame L. B. Thomas accompanied, and items were given by Messrs. Harry Thomas and D. H. Evans and Miss Hilda Hodges. Addrfsses were delivered by the chairman, Rev. Robt. Charles, Rev. 1. J. Lewis, and Mr. T. P. Davies. On behalf of the Reception Committee and local in- habitants. Mrs. Cri-o. Hanson handed the hcrOC8 suibbly inscribed Bibles and wallds.

GOWKRTON, Last week the scholars or the Boyt>' Council School. Gowerton. trave two splen- di-I performances of sketches and patriotic plays and choruses, in aid of the Gower- ton Central Relief Funds. The annual meeting of the Gowerton and District Xursing Association was held at the Unionist (Tub, Mr. John Bevan presiding. Mr. W. Anthony sub- mitted the balance-sheet, which showed that the total subscriptions for 1916 wore £ 115 5s. Id., against £ 105 19s. lid. for 1915, and the balance in hand is .£70 3s. The nurse's report was as follows: Number Oil books. 15; new cases. 112; taken off, 10(5; convalescent, 91: sent to hospital, 1: died, 14. Total numljer of visits paid during i 1916: Gowerton. 1,831; Waunarlwvdd, 995; Cefnpi-styll. 127; total. 2.953. j

GROVESEND. The Rev. John Ellis, who now hoUta the joint pastorate of Seion Waungron j (Welsh) and Mount Pleas-ant- (English. Congregational Churches, has received a unanimous invitation to take up also the pastorate of the 'English Congregational Church at Loughor.

GODRE'RGRAIG. At St. James' Mission Church, a Girls3 Guide service was held. Songs were sung by Miss M. Lewis and Miss Greta Davies, i a duet by Mrs. Davies atid NLi-s. Lewis, and recitations by Miss Hesta Anne Jones. Indian stories were told by Mrs. Michael- iones. Miss Rees. A.L.C.M., presided at the orxan.

GORSEINON. I A repeat performance of the book eti- titled The Five Steps was given at the Tabernacle English C.M. Chal),el on Sun- day by the choir, accompanied by Miss Allan. The conductor was Mr. J. L. Evans. The Goraeinon Excelsior Glee Party, after a few months' rest, have resumed work under their new conductor, Mr. E. Maddoek, who has acted in the same capacity both at Brynamznnn and Llan samlet. MILITARY ABSENTEES. I At the Swansea County Police Court on j Saturday, WuL Evans, Sidney Lewis, 1 Herbert Rs and W J. Roberts, Gors- einon, tinplate workers, were charged with being absentees under the Military Service Act (1916). Capt. Harold Williams, for the military authorities, said the men had been called up on various dates and had lJeoeIl offered the alternative of volun- tee ring for the Army or as munition workers. They were members of the 1.1,. P., N.C.F., and kiiidr(,d orgaiiisf),t-, ,Pleading guilty, the four men said they were conscientious objectors. They were each fined £ -r> and handed over to the military representative.

KIDWELLY. I At the Petty Sessions, Ins-peotor Joues ah-arged Charles West, lately a soldier, and vrhose home was at the Old Forge, 'with neglecting his wife and children. The ca<se was adjourned for one month, in order to see what West would do in the menntime to "make g«xxl."—Thos. Jones, a motor driver engaged at Buckley's Brewery, was charged with driving a motor toi-i-Y at a dangerous rate. Mr. Henry Wilkins (the Deputy Mayor") said he saw the lorry come down Tvcooh Hill at about 3(1 miles an hour. Defendant (who was represented by Mr. Williams) said the car could not go at a rate of more than 12 miles a.n hour. A fine of t4 with 4;1 costs was inflicted. All the witnesses re- funded their costs to the defendant. At tlie quarterly meeting of the Kidwelly Borough Council, the auditors-" report showed such good res'il's that it was re- solved to invest £ :j()0 in War LoAn. The Clerk remarked that the Corporation was in a flourishing state. There was no reason at all why they should not, besides reduc- ing the rates a little again in September, put by something every year, i Ilea:. near.: At the requert of the «Vuntv War V-'i j.. cultural Authorities a War As-ricultural Com mi'tee v. us forin$4,.LV'' on sji:. j consisting of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor John Morgan., and all the farmers who were members of the Council. A public meeting will be held on Thurs- day next (Empire Day), when tlie Mayor | will read the King's Proclama-tiou and addresses will be delivered. museum at Kidwelly. A beginning towards this curl has already been made with the Roll of Honour. A correspondent nsks: Are we go-iv.g to have a great steel worl pt Kidwelly? Mr. David Jonpt, of Brynhavrcn, Ponthenry, wrote to the Council asking if a supply of water could be obtained for the Kid- welly Steelwork12. The Kidwelly Free Church Council has a let'er to the Borough Council ex- pressing their regret at the way the Borough Council nad treated their p»*.ti- i tion in favour of Prohibition by laying the same on the tahle." The annual gymanfa ganu of the Inde- pendent Church choirs of the Kidwelly district was held at Sardis Chapel, TriDl- ..aran on Sunday. Choirs from Capel Sul, TTirJv/eilv, Soar, Mynyddygarreg. Llan- ,zaiiit, Carway, Pontyeates. and Trimsarp.n tiJOk part, the conductor being: Mr. D. S. l-'avia, of Tonypandy.

LLANDOVERY. The death occurred on Thursday, at the age of 43, of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Thomas, wife of our Llandovery and Llandilo representative, after a long and painful illnecs. Deceased leaves a hus- band and i,,Itt (-Iiildrc-n. Two of the sons are with the Colours, viz.: Pte. W. R. Thomas, Welsh Regiment, who served with the Welsh Regiment at Gallipoli and afterwards in France, where he was wounded and contracted trench fever, and is at present in hospital in Scotland; and Pte. Ewart G. Thomas, of the Welsh Regi- ment. Another brother, Pte. R. Frd Thomas, also served in Gallipoli, and was subsequently discharged. The funeral takes place on Monday at 2 JJO at Llan- dingat. Llandovery. The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth A. Thomas, 72, High-street, Llandovery, wife of Mr R. M. Thomas, our Llandovery and Llandilo representative, took placB on Monday at Llandingat Church. The Rev. J. Jenkins, pastor of the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel olhciated at the house, and the Revs. D. Edmondes Owen (vicar) and D. Evans (curate) at the church and graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. H. M. Thomas (husband'), Mr Frederic Thomas. Master Emlyn Thomas. and Privates W Rhys Thomas and Ewart Thomas (sons), the Misses Jane, Annie May and E. Ermine Thomas (daughters); i Mr. David Price, Srach. Pentrctygwyn (uncle); Mr. J. Price, Coedevan (uncle); Mr. and Mrs D. Jones. J'engoilan (uncle and aunt); Mr. James Williams (uncle). Star and Garter Inn, Llandovery; Mrs. Evans, Blaenwaun, Pentretygwyn (cousin); Miss Annie Rogers, Vron, Llan- dovery (niece) ;■ Mrs. Dan Evans, Orcrard- street (coufin); Mrs. Bryant, Star Inn j and Mrs. Wnrburton. Neath (cousins); j Mr. and Mrs. Rees Thomas. Orelilltild street (brother and sister-in-law)-; j Masters Richard and Danny Thomas j (nephews); llis6 Mary Thomas (niece);! Mrs. Rowlands, Britonferrv (sister-in- law); Mrs. Richards, Britonferrv; Mrs Jonee, and Mrs. Anne Thomas.

LLAWEDY. A wedding took place on Saturday morning at Sardis Baptist Chapel, the contracting parties being Mr. Luther M. Williams, manager of the Farmers' Co- operative Stores, and Mi«w Sarah A. Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. Elias Thomas, Gelly Farm. The brides- maids were .Misuses Gwladvs Williams and Mary Thomas, and the-groom-men Messrs. J. Harries Williams arid D. J. OWPIJ. The Revs, K. W. Da\ io?. R?ndy. and D. Wil- I liams, Llanon, officiah'd.

i I LLAWDEBIE. | Mr. R. Jacobs presided over a gr-Wbra! meeting or the workmen employed at the Lime Works, held to receive a report on a recent application i'or an increase of wages, on Friday evening. 'l^he general secretary (Mr. John Twomey* reported the 1 result ot an interview "ilb fhe director*. who r.fi'crcrl a further advance or 2s. addition to 1- previously elloreil. Ami" some disc's-ion, the offer was aecepietJ.

i.l -OSLO. I The death ha? occurred or Mrs. Wi 1 j liams, relict of the )at<-WiUi.uu Wn.H:"n?.' Cooper, formerly of Towy-terrace. LJandilo, and latterly ol Llaridebie. Deceased vras J There has also passed awav aaotii-t r old inhabitant in the poifson of Mrs. Eliza- | beth Davies, aiM oi Towy-tr'.rrace, wido-.v (if John Davic-s, general merchant, Cantor., j Llandilo. Iter husband predeceased her by years. She was 79 years of ag- Mr. and Mrs. ITenry Evans, cf Ty- newdd, near Ffrwdydrain, Llandilo. at- tained their Diamond Jubilee this DloÜh. They \\pr€ married at Capel Isaac, near Llandilo, on the fifth day of May, 1857, and hove had six children, four daughters and two sous. children and 26 great-grandchildren. 1 Four of tl>o grandeliildren are ifghting tor f their country, and one—Pto. Win. Reet*, r.,)n of Mr. anCJ Mrs. Win. Rees, of Coed- glas. Abergavenny—was killed in action in after serving elosa i uijou two years. Mr. Henry Evans worked for Lord Dynovor for 20 year-, and for 27 years as a road labourer under the Car- marthenshire County Council. He retired some three, years ago. lie and II i, wife pre aged respectively 89 and 85 years, and are in fairly good Iwalth. Mr. ItObt. Matthews, of Llandebie, pre- sided over a sitting of the Rural Tribunal oil Wednesday, when 36 causes were dealt with, maDy of them being reviews. One case wao withdrawn, one was over age, and one had been rejected. The appellants w,-r. for the most part farmers, and they were exempted conditionally on their re. maining at their present occupation, and in the cases of some conditionally on their working so many days a weeli on other farms. Llandilo Board of Guardians on Satur- day appointed a.s medical officer of health and public vaccinator for Brynamman, Dr. Richard Jones, now of Llandilo and Tumble. At a meeting of the Llandilo Rural Dis- trict Council, Nf r. Roderick Evans, Craigymoeh, was elected to the vacancy caused by the resignation of the Rev. E. Thompson-Jenkyns. At a meeting of the Llandilo Rural Dis- hict Council, water rates at 4d. in the C for Brynamman, Is. 3d. for Llanîynydd. and 2s. in tlic, t for Chvnillyufell. were agreed to. The Rev. J. Thompson Jrll- kyas, having lesigned his seat on the Council for the Manordcilo district, Mr. Roderick Evans, Craigymoch, was at)- pointed to .succeiHl him. At a meeting of the Llandilo Board of Guardians there were two applicants for the poet of medical officer of health and oublic vaccinator for Brynamman, namely, Dr. R. Jones, Llandilo, a native ■ of llrynammaJi. and Dr. J. Lloyd Owen, ■ Ystradgynlais. Dr. Jones received IS votes, and Dr. Owen 1L

LLAMSADWRN. A competitive concert was held at Llan- aadwrD. on Saturday, Ebenezer Chapel be- ing well filled. The chairman was Mr. Dan [. Williams (Llandilo); conductor. Mr. D K Jonee (Bryntowy); ad.iud., Mr. J. Singh. I ton (Port Taibot). Rev. Crwys Williams (Swansea) and J. Roberts (Glanaianan); j accom. ?ias Enms ŒYDbenlo). Mi? I.loyd-IIarj'i^ ?URngadock). and Mr. Tom Bevan (Ctanamman) A wards Solo (nh i' dreo under 15) Tom Owen '(rlanamman); I cham;;ion solo (open). Miss Evans (Uors-J j felen); contralto. Mrs. Blodwen J. Davies* (Glaiutmman); bass. Mr D J Evans (Bryn- amaan); soprano. Miss Jenfnu Evans (Gar- inanti; tenor. Mr Stephen Kogerson (Glan- amman); pen ill ion singing, divided be- tween Beracbbach and Rcc« Uhomaa (Brynamman); duet. Miss Evans (Oorsfeleni an i Mr. J. (Jriffiths (Gwynfe); children's reeit., R.T. Edwards (Llanpadock); chani- riOll rccit, (open) Miss L. Kvans (Aber- I crave); translation "Cymro"' R- D. Howells (Llandovery); essay, Mr 1)1. Dd. ] Price (Etker). Ð

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LLANGYFELACH. A meeting was hold at the Church Schoolroom. Llangyfelach, on Saturday evening, when tho Rev. Enoch Jones (lsylog), curate of Llangyfelaeh, was made the recipient of a solid oak roll-top desk and a purse of gold, by the church pepole of Llangyfelach, together with an. othcr present given by friends from Pont- lasse, on his departure to take up duties with the Church Army in France. The j chair was taken by Mr. Wm. Edwards.! Cyfelach. j

SV5QRRISTQN. The death has occurred at the Swansea Hospital of Mrs. Margaret Ann Mathews (daughter of Mr. Daniel James, Gwyrosydcl, late of Troboeth), after under- gGjnIT an operation. Under the auspices of the Dyffryn No. 2 Branch, Morriston, a sntoker was held at the Dillwyn's Arms on Saturday even- ing, when presentations were rnado to P.O. John Mort and Corpl. Hopkin Facey. Welsh Regiment. Mr. Tom Roberts pre- sided. The presentations were made by Mr. Gwilym Evans and Mr. Wm. Rees. A musica! programme was gone through. when the toUowin? took part: Messrs. Chas. Osborne, Richard Roberts, Tom Jones, W, Floyd, and Richard Charles. Mr. Tom Davies accompanied A welcome home concert was held at the Midland Hotel, Morriston, to present Pte. L. Ackroyd, who is home after having been wounded. Mr. D. Anstey prisi(led, The following contributed songs, e tc.:— Messrs. E. Griffiths, G. Messer, A. Davies, Tay lor, Thos. Jones, Chris. Jones, Edward Taylor, Ted. Lewis. D. Ockfield. Thos. J ones and Edward Rogers.

MUMBLES. The death took place on Monday (t i Rrynneid-rcad, LaRgiand. of Mrs. Martha Hugh, wife of Mr. John Hugh, late of I H.M. Customs. The deceased lady, who was 136 years of age, was much respected and well known in Swansea and Mumbles, j During the last few years she had resided at Langland with Mr. W. P. ruddiconbc. her son-in-law. Among the crow who manned the ,Nliiii-ib[.L\s I)iit in the early houro of Sunday morning to the help of t 110 vessel which went, aslioro on the Mixon wiv> Mr. Crawford Heron, the manager of the Castle Steam Trawling Company- Pte. 1). W. John Westcross, Mumbles, who (a,6 we announced a few days ago), was dangerously wounded in France, is now at a base hospital. He has lost his left hand, and his eyes are injured, but it is confidently hoped that his eyesight will not he affected. Mrs. Maggie Rees, wife of Mr, Dd. Rees, 5. Glouc-i^ster-place Mumbles. passed away on Thursday after a short illness She was the sister of Detective-Constable Eyjaon. of the Swansea Police, and an active and respected member of Victoria Wesleyan Church. Mumbles. FUTURE OF MUMBLES. Mumbles i- destined to be a great watering place," said Mr. C. P. Bell at a meeting of the Oystermouth Council on Tuesday evening, in moving a resolution that they enter into negotiations with the Estates Company with a view to the acquisition, either by lease or purchase, of the open «paee on the front lately occu- i.)?? hy-UH' ï'j¡:urr' H Hilib'DY.. After expressing pleasure tb:? th?? A f t,? 1- tb,'l t t 1, the (Hi'rici:, ??!?. H'U observed that j Mumbles 'ya<- essentia lie a watering place, j but there was nothing to induce trippers ro «tay in the village. Ue felt that the |_ i.,)ii be kept open, and converted into a wiuter garden, and he was confident tbat if a n,te "'('1'(' takf'TI amongst :e villagers they would be whole- iieartedly in f avour of the project. He j •lid not think the cost would fall upon the | ra'-enayers for there were public-spirited men at the Mumble? who would he pre- j pared to contribute towards the cost of tho nurcljase of the lanL When Mr. Bell was referring to the pos- -ibilities of ihe Mumbles, Mr. W. L. Jarvis oi>orve<l, "n r; hardly tuces-ary for you to remind us of those things." Mr. Bell: I hope you will allow me to proceed in my own way. .Mr. Jarvis (who provided during thr- .koujiKirary abseneo of Mr. C. R. Peacock: to it-11 yen that the way the- membors are to bo convinced is not to tire thern out. Mr. Bell: I am onlv bringing to the j notice of the Council llie fact •ba.t «>me- thing should he done to retain people in the Mr. Bell added that when (he war was over it was the "intention of the Rev. Harold Williams, the Vicar of Oyster- mouth, to arrange a fund towards the ourchaste of the vhouses which were in front of the chnrch !u-dav. with a view to removing them, which v-nuld »vil-*e fbp [ ?pct far hct?r than to-day. Thprp was t')!?)?'?o'?i)i't??.'?'i'm.t Eistixldfod in the village in 1920. Mr. J. J. Jones seconded, and the rc-so- lution was carried. i

PONTYBEREM-. Mr. J. W. Nicholas, coroner, held an inquest at Pontyberem on Wednesday on John Thomas (30), collier, Danybank, Mynyddcerrig, Pdntyberem, who was crushed to death by a fall of roof at Glnt- hebog Colliery, I'ontyberem. A verdict of Accidental Death" was returned. As the result of a fall of roof n t Glyn- hebog Colliery, Pontyberem, Jno. Thomas, collier, Danybanlc, Mynyddcerrig, Ponty- berem was killed. Thirty-six years of age, hu was married with six children.

POWTLLIW. An eisteddfod was held at Oal'mJ, Pont- liiw, on Saturday The president was Mr j Elias Thomas (Llaneyfelacli) and Mr. D. O. i Gwenter was the chairman. Adjudicators: Messrs. Thomas Daniel (Llanelly), John Rees (IJiw Llwchwr) and Dan Matthews (Poj tardtilais). and Miss Williams (Caatell- du): aecompani'sts. Misses M H. John and A. Orcy-Williams (Pontlliw): hon. treas. Mr. DL Bevan (Mount Pleasant); hon. sec.. Mr. I D. J. Bassstt (Plasbach. Velindre). Awaris i —Male voice- Velindre (Mr I' Joriea, Chil- dren's. choir- Velindre (Mr W, Lewis Jo ties) champion solo. Del. Evans. Velindre: so- praao, Edith Williams. Tiroerrig:; tenor, i Dd Evans (Velindre) and Evan Davies (Ynystawe); bass, Ben Jonps. Velindre; open novice. Millicent Jones (Goppa) aid iris Davies (Politardulais); .iuvenile,.Betty Evans (Salem) and Iris Davies; champion recita- tion divided between Haydn hevan and W Walters (i'ontlliw): iuvenile -ecit., 1. Willie Walters (I itilinv) and Ivor Morgan (Pontr- ardulaisi; 2. May Davies (Pontardulais) and Elsio Thoma3 (Hendy); junior recit., 1, Bessie Davies (Rhydypandy); 2. E. J. Rob- erta (Pontardulais); poem, Dd. Bevan, Ixryrheol: camy (chief i, Wm. Daiiiel, i Gorseino'n • (juvtmile). R M. Bevan. I'riodiw: Ia:, (junior: Uaydn Bevan, Pontiliw prize bag. Nancy Jones. Llangen uecU: love letter, Nancy Jones.

POKTARDAWE. The pupils of the Pontardawe l>oysJ School gave a concert at Pontardawe on Thursday night. The proceeds are for the purchase of a piano for the school. Mr. John Morgan, engineer and sur- veyor, Pontardawe, received news on Thursday that his eon, Pte. Graham Mor-; gan, has been wounded in the right arm, and is now in hospital in Salonika. He is a brother of Capt. Edgar Morgan, the well- known Swansea and Welsh Rugby for- ward. Mr. John Williams, Banwen, Alltwcn, has received news that hie son, Gunner j Robert Williams, has been wounded in the recent heavy fighting in France, and that one of his legs has been amputated. Tho funeral took place on Thursday at Alltweu of Mr. David Alexander Wil- liams, aged 75, father-in-law of Mr. I'hil- lip M. Lewis, grocer. Deceased was a re- tired coal merchant BURIED BY FALL OF STOXE. BURIED BY FALI, or STONE. in- at Bryn Sion, Ailtweii, on Wednesday. on the body of Evan Davies, Tynygralc j I, irai, an overman, who was killed by a fall of etone at Tarreni Colliery on Mon- day. Mr, Tom Walden, II.M. Inspector of j tlitief; ivas present, toKeihc with Mr, John j Standidec. agent and manager for the com- panv. Thomas Jones, assistant repairer, said that on Monday deceased passed the place where witness and Daniel Harris were work- int; After a short Conversation, deceased wfiit out through the "lmlly." About 20 minute- later the alarm came that there had been a fall." Xot until they were clea ring it did they have any idev- that there was anyone underneath Witness and others had huilt a wall, about three months ago. at the spot where tti fall occurred, j ami the roof at that time was as sound as j a bell. Daniel Harris, Alltwen, who oorrobora- ted, said the stone was four feet long, two feet wille, and nine inches thick. Dr. J. I.lw Rees, said that deceased's lice], was dislocated. Several ribs on the right side of the chest had also been crushed Death must have oeen instanta- neous. A vordiot of accidental death was re- turned.

PONTARDULAIS. Mr. E. Arthur Williams, Plasgwyn, pre- sided over a benefit concert at Hope Con- gregational Chupel on Saturday evening. The artistes were Madame S. J. Thomas (Llanelly), Miss Catherine Campbell j (Swansea), Mr. David Harry, (Llwyri- hendy), Mr. Rhys J,. Thomas (Pontar- dulais), Mr. Dan Matthews (Pontar- dulaifi); organist and accompanist, Mr. Ceredig Williams. Mr. David Howells was chairman of the committee, and Mr. Wm. John, Glasfrytv-road, hon. secretary, 'J'he whole of the proceeds will be handed over to Mr. Brinley Lewis, Ula nyrafon- road. who was forced to emigrate to South Africa two years ago for the benefit of his health. Miss Eva Davies, the talented daughter of Mr. and 1.rs. John Davies, Llanlluan House, won the open champion recita- tion at Bryn (Port Talbot) eisteddfod, Tho first church parade of the local R A.O.B. took place at St. Michael's and AT Angels' Church on Sunday, when a most impressive sermon was preached by the chaplain (the Rev. W. ('. Morgan, i Vicar of Pontanlubis). There was a Ulustfr of 100 brethren, and the procession was headed by the Town Silver Band.

SWANSEA. Suffering from a fractured right femur, Stanley Short (G), 32, Clarence-street, Swansea, waa taken to the Hopital on I Tuesday and detained. The annual audit of the Swansea Port Sanitary Authority was conducted at the Guildhall, Swansea, on Tuesday, by Mr. Pugho-Jones. Txjcal •■Government Board auditor. A wreath was hung up beneath the Roll of Honour in Rhyddings Congrega- tior.al Church on Sunday in memory of Jack Peters, an old member of the Sun- day School, who died in a Malta hospital. road, Swansea, employer] by Powtesland and Mason, fell off a tiuek on Tuesday. He was taken to the Hospital, where it was j found that he was suffering from injuries j to ihe back and head. An illuminated diploma of accuracy iD ¡ L'?rMn?'y)c!ta&ju.jtbcen gained by { Mr T. (J'!?!ieis. of lli'j, Abetdyberthi-sf. '> Jiai'od, Swansea. Although sdf-tuught i Mr. O'Brien scored ihe highest possible! number ot marks in the competition. j The Rev. Joseph Gimiotl, late pastor of Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel. Morriston. occupied the pulpit at Brynhyiryd Chapel ,on Sunday evening. Alter the service the i rite of Baptism was conducted by the Rev. I). B. Richards (pastor. An was held at St. Thomas on ] Thursday on tlie body oi' Ellen Coaklcy (80). ot 57. Jliers-vstivot, St. Thomas, i Swansea, who died suddenly on Wednes- ■ day. Dr. G. Jones said dfa(h"as due to  bronchitis and old age.Verdict accord- inly. ingly. I (r:J: (:Ijl.(l i' D. ',l:y, (}tit¡: commercial department, was presented I ivith a handt-ome oilver .-pint kettle by the members of the Leader staff on the occasion of her d, paiture al'le.r six years' :xr\-jcp. On Sundav It ew dore.-the Sunday School helri their yearly j anr ivetiary, when many, papers were read I and solos an ) recitations were excellently teiHiered. Mr. hur Owen gave aH^organ recital. The Rev. Samuel Williams pre- sided. .!1IÜ View-terrace, Swansea, employed LI" a marker at the Morfa Copper Works was admitted to the Swansea Hospital iiit be- fore mid-day on Tuesday, Hith injurie. to the right leg, sustained through b<;iu? crushed between a tri;ck and a furnace. cri,t,s?ie(i !.ietwee-?l a aIlLf a The sacred concert, at the Swansea Em- pire on Sunday evening was a h:>ge suc- cess,- and as a result of the effort of the Swansea Pres'smen the National Union of Journalists' War Distreæ Fund-a move- ment initiated to help the widows and de- pendants of Pressmen soldiers and sailors who have fallen in the war—will benefi< i considerably. -• A lire broke out eariy on Sunday morn- inif at the Atlantic Patent Fu<d Works at th" North Dock, Swansea. The Fire Bri. t 1,, o i gade, in charge of Inspector Evans, was ioo; in attendance and it was found that f!i,, staging used for discharging pitch for thv vessels was burning. The fire was ex- j tinguished in about an hour. The damage i i:; ""tim:Ür>o at nho]¡; .£IO. The funeral of the late }! rs. Robert j! Thomas, cne of the most respected Swan- sea L)diec.tooKp)aep on Monday a fter- noon, leaving the r<?.idencf. 5, Northamp- ton-place, Swansea, for Danygrai? Ceme- tery. A hol.t service was held a;t Hoh Trinity Church, when the Vicar, Rev. E, D. Henry, assisted 'by Rev. Davies. f,fh(!i a ti,ti. Mr. Louis Torr officiated at the organ. Rev. E. D. H?nry officiated at the graveside. Friends of Mr. F. F. Hosford, formerly art curator at Swansea Library (and they are many) will deeply sympathise with him in the loss he has just suffered by the passing of his wife, Mrs. Sarah Annie Hosford. She died on Friday. Mr. Henry Broughton, of 15, Uplands- crescent, Swansea, retired jeweller, who died on April (ith last, intestate and a widower, aged 78. left estate valued at £ 0,823 8s. gross, with net personalty of £!,706 fs. od. Letters of administration have been granted to his sons, Mr. Geo. Henry Broughtou, of 29, Bath-street, Ilkes- ton, Derbv, and Mr. John Lacy Brough- tou, of 31, High-street, Swansea, jewel- lers, tlie only next of kin. The Welsh Engineers and Founder's Association held a meeting at the Cam- eron Hotel, Swansea, on Tuesday after- noon, Mr. F. R. Xevillv in Hie chair, when it was decided to grant au advance of Is. per week all round to all grade., uf workmen employed in engineering works in South-west Wales, as from 1st April, 1917, in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Munitions and the Engineers' Employers' Federation award. There passed away on Monday, at the residence of his sister. Mrp.S imnson, ,a well known Swansea engineer in tho per- son of Mr. Horace (tough, soli of. the iate Mr. William (rough, who was at once time engineer of H.M. I'lison, Swan-sea The deceased, prior ;o the war. was a marine engineer in a big steamship line, but when war lnok-> out !io attached himseii' to the Admit ally and v. as em- ployed in the j.atrol .service, ami after- wards at the Aeronautical Inspection De- partment at Abingdon or. Thames. Mrs. E. Crocker, of 355. TrewydMa-rd. Landoro, has received o'hcial notice that her husband. I'le. S. Crocker, has fveeu wounded in France, and is now in hospital Rouen. Private Crocker was'a reser-. vist, and had been through tbe Boer War. lie was employed with .Missis. Elias Mor- gifti, contractors, Clydach. On Tuesday mofning Mrs. Crocker a?'o rpc?iv?d news that hereon Pte. S. E.Crocker, had been wounded. He its 19 years o! age, and joined at the outbreak cr war with his J L t.] father. He was employed at the Mauues- j mann. VOLUNTEER/PARADE. The Urd (U?mci'?H Volunteers (.Swan- ?ea). about -1M of them in all, had a mu?t successful route march on Sunday. A, C, D, and E companies concentrated at Sketty. leaving soon after 11 a.m. They r.)'t'ht'd through Si'' Robt-rt Moms' purl; to "lyne Wood, and «) toO Bishopston ? ion. They entered Bishopsdon Com- ioii. Tlif,,t- r?-±F?liol;qio, (")Iu- tr1';liIH; B Company met them en th( common Dinner was cooked by the Scouts in charge of Quarter-master Lb"i. Ho-.cand Col. Payne, D.S.O., from Chester, in- spected the battalion. They made an at- tack on some trenches and afterwards Col. Payne addressed the officers and men He said he waft very pleased with tbe *"Ofk done, and the way the movement ivi. carried out. Ths Motor Volunteers wore also out. In charge of Squadron Commander Seyh'r. Col. Payne inspected them in elo«e orclei drill, and expressed himself as quite satis- fied with fheir work. Major Bertie Perkins, Cants. ,1".<. Madel and Bottomley, Adjt. Capt. W. T. Davies and 12 or d oHier officers ,) parade.

I SKETTY. Tlle funeral of Mists Mary Myfanwy Jones. 14. C riff it lis'-terrace. Sketty, took place on Tuesday, and was attended by a representative gathering of Sxetty and Killay Baptist churches. Tbe in ferment took place at the tatter church. The ser- vice at the house was conducted hv th.1 Rev. W. Emlyn Morgan, pastor of de- ceased; at the church and graveside bv the Rev. J. H. Davies, Killay, assisted by the Rev. J. G. Davies, Dunvant. The coffin was covered with floral tributes;, one bo- ing trom the ftaff ot G.P.O. Telephone Department. Swansea, ot which deceased was a member. The Sketty Baptist Church Sunday School was represented ar the funeral by Mr. J. O. Jones (superin- eiident) and Mr. Tom Jenkins, tbe church being represented by Mr. T. W. Stock- wood and Mr. W. R, Morgan. The chid mourners Mere Mr. and rrs. II. Jones (father and mother), Mi,s Norab Jones (sister), Messrs Gwilym, Perkin.s, and Henry Jones (brothers). Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rees, Ammanford (sister and bro- ther-in-law), Mrs. Harding, Cardiff (sis- ter), Mr. R. Phillips and Miss James. Car- marthen, Mr. T. E. Perkins, Sketty, Mr. and Mrs Saton, Dunvant. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and Mr. J. Howells. KiHav (uncles and aunt), Mr. W. Howells. Miss L Howells, and Mrs. D. Morris, Killay (cousins). Bearers: J. O..)one< Tom Jenkins (Sketty), J. John and Sergt Evans. Killay- Horace Jeukine, 9. Edsewarc-ruM. kei: t employed as a carrier Weavers" Flour Mills, was admitted tiie Swansea Hospital on Saturday u\ ru- ing suffering from a badly crushed right arm Hirua?!) being ?a'j?ht in the niachm erv. 1 F A of 'Úent, Dick PlaYN, R.F:A.. 6tI)SOn of Mrs Danet>, Cpr?s. I?cr?lcigh-ro?d, Sketty, has been promoted on the iield. In pro-war days he was local manager for I Messrs. Lindsay, German and Co.

TREBOETH. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon of the late Mr. Wm. 11. Ivey, boot and idioe maker, at Mynyddbach j Chapel grave,) ard, the Hey. James Davies, B.A., oiffciating.

I TUMBLE. TUM, BLE. On Aionclay evening a lecture was glivit j j at Bolhesda Chapel by Air. Robinson, Cat- j diff. The lecture was entitled Broken ( Earthenware lte-madc." Mr. D. Gealy presided. 4 to

TV1ROES. Crowned congregations assembled atl Bethesda Baptist on the occasion of tho half-yearly special services, th» preacher being the Rev. Charles Davies (Cardiff).

TRAPP. Til: Dd. Hig. I'encefti Cottage, Trapp. with suddeinc^s in Dcrwydd- road, on Thursday morning' !j*e watj going t j meet a train for the purpose or visiting: his oon. who 13 i!j at Ammanford Mrs. Hetty Jones, Bryn Seion, informed him that tiie train be intended cntehiii'* had now f'Ptn di-continued. and be replied that he it "o .%mwv, to".(I. He got no I in her house as if to go, but his hat fell from hi', head, and he sank back inn- the chair. The woman went to his assistance. Ijiri lie e.vidred immediately. Un alone at Penccta. having buried his v, ift. last January. Ho was 66 years of ace and employed as roadman under tb t.Iaarii'o it oral Lii-j'tmt Council

j YSTALYFIERA. Ihe tuncraJ tool; jduco on Saturday at; Betluinia, Cwuitwrcli. of J lie late Mrs. Rachel Lvitn. -iv'iose death took place at itlie revidc:a-e ot h'>r daughter and son-in- iiinv tMr. and Mrs. Dan- Jones, (»ough- road), I be tube ml was largely attended, the deceased being very well known in the place. The Rev. Ben Davies officiated. Tlie chief mouruers were .—Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jone.-j (daughter and son-in-law). Masters Haydn and Brvnmor Jones (nephews), and Mr. and Mrs. David Evans i«or> and :!aughter-in-law). The Rev. T. Sinclair Evans. Swansea, was the preacher at the English Congre- gational Church on Sunday.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. The owners of Ystrixd rawr and YnÍt;4 ceuwyn Anthracite Collieries, istradgyn- j hiis, have given 11 (lays notice to all the employes caul ntbcials to terminate their I engagements. The number of men affected is from TOO to 800. and the collieries are to be temporarily closed owing to lack -of shipping and flu; decreasing demand for anthracite i.oai. At a luef-ii!tg of i lie Ystradgynlais Trades and Labour Council, held at the Workman's Hall, Ystradgynlais* Mr. Lewis Thomas, Brecon-road, presiding, it was decided to form a Labour Party for Breconshiie. with a view to contesting the seat now held bv Mr. Sidney Robin- son, M.p. Mr. VV. R. Williams was ap- pointed secretary, and a good deal of dis- ttSvSion took place regarding the toruifr tion of rules. At. Ystradgynlais Police Court on Tu80 (la,v, J. Poucelot, a Belgian who had been discharged from t.he Army, pleaded guii.y to stealing young tyees, the property ot Colonel Gough. Inspector illiama proved the charge.—A fine of -~1 wa" lIu- posed. David Davies. collier, ff n pleaded guilty to a similar offence, and was ordered to pay jBL Defendant said he cut the tree in order to keep out the cattle from the garden. He had ni,ne in family.. The Chairman paid that in future the tine for tree stealing would be increased I to t5.

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