Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

AMrANFOD. I The Eov. ^td.nty Evans, B.A., Perth, is I C*; rid acting a mi.*ion tins week at Eiim ] Chapel, fl irydail ¡ A presentation of a fountain pen in&de by the- St. David's Sunday School oil Tuesday night to Supper Owen M.tden who, prior to enlistment had a clus* ''C.a charge. reception to Sapper D. M. Lewis, R.E., 'Wa.3 given at the. wttw«, Council School on 'L\i?sdiiy evening, when Mr. Win. Fowler I ({^residing) presented him with a suitable gilt oil behalf or the Bet i we Reception Committer. The ?cddhig was s<ilemni?d at the C1\ri."tloill 'l\'mph; the Fe. D. 'l\ghm II Davies, a?)?tf<! by ?ho Rp'i\ W. Nanthus V.i!.Haai-: otiic'iatin?.?-Mi&s??a??M. Evans. Wind-street, to n1 Air Mechanic Jun?- Jones. R.F.C.. l'.lafaHh. The bridesmaids were Mj8 Glwen Evans (sister of the britie), and Miss A. Rees i eni:sin). and (he Iwat hiatt was Mr. D. Jones (brother of the bridegroom). A concert in honour of Sapper Daniel Davies. High-street wits held at Ebenesser Chapel, Mi. T. W. LOT,is, M.E., presiding Mr. ('ha- Clapton on behalf of the church presented him with a gift, and the follow- ing contributed items:—Masters lorwertn and Robert Htighc-s, Mioses Lilian and Dorothy Hopkm." Doris Levis, Eveline Russell, Lot tie Hopk+ns, A. BouFton and Dorothy Boulton: Messrs. II. Jenkins. It. Jenkins. Ben Lewis and S. Morgan hÿ Mr. J. Criftith.) and the Rev. J Mr. W. Levsholi, T.C.L wn, t'lie aeoompttniwt. He. D. J. William?, R.A.M.C.. was simi- larly honoured on hi" return from active service a brood. The Ammanford ahop awistants held a social ut ti»<a White House. Ammanford, on Thursday. Pte. VI-,e it Davies, Margaret-street, on leave, was accorded a reception at Gwyn. tryn Chapel on Thursday night. The usual gift tra^ made. Mr. Tom Jones presided over the concert and the fcllowinH took rart:—Miss Dilys Thomas and Mis. M. Williams (recitations). Mr. Edison Price, A.C.V. (violin solo). Miss Mary Jones, Mrs. II. Jones. Messrs. S. Morgan and Evan Rf-e« (rtlos) Speeches were made by Councillors Win. Evans and J. Daviea. Miss A Latvley, A L.C.M., and Mr. T. Ihotnas wete the accompanists. Compliments between advocate?* were exchanged in an amusing manner at the Ammanford Police Court, Will you lmve the good grace to kren silent," Mid one; '(hd the other r??rt?t, You "rr n perfect stranger tn the rules of evidence." Sympathy is felt with Mrs. Lloyd. M ies Toffy, Ammanford, sister of the Rev. D. E. Harris, Congregational minister, in the death of her only child, Ieuan Lloyd, at the ago of 15 years. Sergt, Holland R. F.A., a former ii cm- her of the Ammanford Police Force, has been wounded, am- is now in hospital in France. Hp was "truck in t'»e knee by a pieee of shell. Wounds hevr* alw sustained by Sergt-major Edgar Wittz, of Tirydall.

ALLTWEN. I At tho (htyn Hall, Aljtwen, Pontar- dawe, oir Tuesday niglit, a reception was accorded to Bombardier Wm. Canning and Sapper F, W. Beebe.,cho have be^n at the front for roirc time. The Rew Win..Tones presided, atrd cheque^ vrefo presented to the piiests, on behalf of the fttnd. by Mr. David PHefl, choirmaster of St. John's Church. The recipients were previously choir boys at the church,

ORYNAMMAN. I At St. Catherine Church, I!fyn tinmfit), the Iter. E. Jenkyna Davies (rieart QfiHn1. ing, the mortal remain^ at Mrs. Sarah Morgan (Tar-,i fnii, TAirnpetai-) w -t i ii- terred on Tues<lay. T)f^asp"! db » while on a few days' visit to Mr and Mf*. Her- bert Thomas. Mountain-road. She was 53 voars of -!Ze. A mwting waq held at Bethaiiia, Tlho-- amman, on Tuesday evening to celebrate the bicentenary of the 6looiiont preacher and hymne»lo^ist, Re-t. W. Pantyoolyn. The Rev, Jclin I/iewplyn pre- sided, and the Rev. W. Ohiwuint Jmios (Dunvant) delivered a stirring lecture end a-a enjoyable programme wsj provided. The death of Mtt, Daniel Phillip*, Mount Pleasant, Bryna-mman, occurred on Sunday at Swansea H<wpital from In- ternal causes. Deceased, who was 25 yeirs of age. vrfla a daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Dd. Fivans. Canon-street, Lowrr Brvn- amtnan. Bhe leaves a lin*bfifld and one child. A leoture was given by Mr. R, C. Phelps, Agriuultural Organisation Sosi* ety. The Rer. E. Jenkjn Mvift (viear) preeided. The lecturer dealt with the importance of getting the beat of plots of I land. Since tb. great revival brought about by the war in the cultivation of the land. 14outh Wales hud done as well as any part in the Kin^doso. of i iianl-,s were accorded the chairman and lecturer, moved by Mes«r3. nfl. IJowells, treasurer, and T. Morris" Walters. The ueoretary, Mr. W. J. Thoma", aleo ad- d ratted the meeting.

BURRYPORT. I The Burryport CoMtic? on Thursday ?idcd to 8"k the Food tMp?ctof (Mr. H. B. Jones) to inform the police of the cas?. reported by him, of serious o?er- charging. The i-emain^i of the lute Mr, Richard Arnold, pilot, irtepneyr-road, Burryport, were laid to rest at Jerusalem Chapel Graveyard on Wednesday it?fArDoon. The deceased gentleman, who was over 70 yar of age, was greatly respected. Mr. ^Morrison told the audience at the Parish llall, Burryport, at the recent meeting that the rental for the It'W houses would probably be from 89. tid. U> 12s. 6d. a vreek. and that^each tenant was expected to ifiýt KSO, payable in u-f yeaw. The people of Burryport have to :so without fresh meat this week, as the local butchers state that they cannot ell the nicat at the prices fixed by tho Food Con- troller. I A public meeting was held fit Burry- port on Friday evening in connection with the Burryport Garden Suburb, Ltd. Mr. Tho". Jones (Stepney Castle) presided, and said that. Mr. TaUvyn Lloyd had prt-pareu nlana for 300 houses -on the Goodig I "t-. Tuel would be suitable for working ttwn, I I-

BWMAMM-AN. I A cmcert WD3 held at the Stepney Hall <>i Wednesday night, when Mr. Tommy Williams. Garnant, received a warm wel- come. The following contributed: Virtor Davie?\ Angharad Jones, Glyn Jeiikinfi, C ;■ iff Jones. Mr. Tal Morris (Welsh cham- pion cornet player. Brynamman), Staniey Jeremiah, John Walters, Evan Evans (Glanamman), Hannah Davies, Tom Reos, John -To", Margaret A. Evans, Mrs*. W. J. Jenkins. Mrs. John Jones, Sarah Evans. Mr. Lemuel Price made a presentation on twhalf of the inhabitants. Rev. J. Edryd Jones presided, and Mr. John Morgan acted as accompanist. The funeral of Master William Luther Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. John bvans, Cowell-road, Gam ant, took place Thurs- day at Old Bethel Cemetery. It will be remembered that the deceased met a ead i end on ifu! urdav evening, being aacid>'nt- ally thrown from a- trap at AUnnanford !kl"(,L .1?,?t?.111?L rig a go'kii] I.

.j ewiVlGORSE. On Thur^itay evening New Cwntgoroe Colliery workmen and official.* turned out »?n nice to give Mr and Mra. C. jf Skctty, a reception. Mr. Cleeves, !:o had been in Franco for a ■ .-v conaiderublo iK'riod, had been hind • f'i.o toUjiera who have gone from CWIll- gorie Colliery, and also to their depen- i utnfa; Mr. C-lee-es %ras pr rented by Mr.! T. Recs and Mr. Thos. Jones (two of i the old'?; and 'most respected workmen), | and tr. Richard Tht.-muu, with an address.

C R A I C C E EN R C. •V concert was given at Elim Chapel by Mr. Tom Stephen^' Concert Party. Thv | following artistes took part:—Miss Han-, nali Wî!lhm ;Xa::ional ".nhllcr), 1i, ¡ Ruth Jones (Graigcefnpurc), Mies Mabel Morgan (Vnlstat.e), Atiss RiVs i.Cly-I Ctfch), Mad une Arthur William^ (Cly- I dach), Mr. Ben Junes (Velindrc), Mr. lsaac livgins fVeliudrr). Accompanist, Madame Tom Stephens (Clvdacli). j .———

CARMARTHEN. i The Welsh Congregational Churohas of; Cannarth«n and district held their anijual "cvmanfa gunu" at Lammas-street t;hapd oti Thursday. 31 r. Jno. Thomas, Llanelly, was the conductor, and the presidents were the Revs. E. B. Lloyd (Bwlehnewydd) atJd J. Johns (Llall- j steplian). The Rev. D. Williams (Aber- [ gwili) catdcllised the children at the I afternoon meeting. Mv. W. Dunn Wil- j liams led the orchestra, and tho accom- panists were the Misses M. Davies (Aber- A. Evans (Carmarthen), and May Da vies < Vsgubor{.t<yie), Mr. Tbomiw Jones, Stepney Estate|L agent, presiding over the anitilal of the Carmarthenshire Shire Horse So- j ciety, stated that reports received showed that the society's horses had given satis- j taction in all the districts. Mr. D. D Williams, live stock officer for Wales, c-aid the mnnagemenf /if the eociety had been so near perfect as any in his prov- I ince. Writing to bis mother, Mrs. Evans, Pelf- can Inn, Carmarthen, Corp!, David Win. Jones, Royal Eng'ncrr?, stated that he ha* been awarded the Military Medal. His home i at Buckingham-pmce, Carmar- then. He has a wife and three children. When hrough t up beforo the Carmar- then Bench, on Tuesday, as an absentee. Edwin Joneg (38) Md he had been medi- cally rejected twice, the last time at Caf' diff in January. He bad had an attack of malaria, and Was hardly able to walk He had lochia rejection papers. The Chairman (Aid. W. Spurrell) eaid the Bench had no alternative but to hand him ever to the military authorities, tyho would make inquiries into the case.

DUftVAlMT. Tho deat h has occurred of Mrs. HDS- kins, Penybryir, Deceased wu,<) an old and highly f expected i habitant-, and a member of Ebenezer Church. Her hus- band, ?ho WtM a deacon there, pre-¡ dpct?aed her about two y?ate ago. She ?fv?? a son and dRl1"C' I At the Young People's GuiM a (ifbat? fl,li took place at EbfHez?r Vmtvy on Thursday. Papers.were read by }iMI'I. J. Davi«a and W. Thomas.

FFORS8TFACH. I A reception was held at Calf aria to Pte. Ed"urd George Rcwoliffe, A.S.C., on leave. tr, W. G. U. John presidwl. The r.ilowing contributed: Miss Sybil ■ m, Mr W. Jenkins, Miss Annie Morris uud Miss núdie Davie*. Addresses were 1 delivered by the chairman and Messrs. Tom Williams, Lhvyn On en; P. Sobev, and J. Daviea, Bleak Hou??.. On behalf of ,thlt committee Mrs. t), Davies, Arthney-ter- raec, handed t]?e gue-t, an :inribècl Bible. :!Ir

COWERTQN. j There is a vacancy for a school atten- dance officer u?dcr the Gowerton Group d Schools, and that body hu? dMiMd to consider applications from discharged SO I-I diers only.

GARN8WLLT. I Mr. J Harries (Islwyn), Ammanford, presided over a concert held in Noddfa Chapel in honour of Driver D. J., EVUM, A.B.C., A.B. Wm. L. Quinlen, and Pte. T. Williams, eich of whom was presented with a money gift on behalf of tho recep- tion committee. I

GORSEINON. I A concert arranged by the Excelsior OkQ Party (conductor Mr. E. Maddock) was given at Libanns Hull, Gorscinott, on Tuesday evening, The Rev. Taltan Davies presided, und other musical items were given by the Misses A. Williams and Bossie Rees, Messrs. D. R. Evans, It. IV, ii. ters, and J. Thomas. Proceeds vjero ill | aid of the Libanus iuud for their soldier j| aud sailor laovo. i | Ph-s. Hryu Davies and TOlll Jones, I Webdi Regiment, wel-e presented rtt | E'tcnener .on Friday by Sister M. Davies, »{t:d Ci'i. mi beiullf of the Riceptiotr Coiumiftte, Rev, D. H. Tht;a)Ti9<pa?tut') :'i??dpd.i?nithb t'uUo?m?cuittt'ihUted' HI i h pI'rtï1U1me :-Miii" Q?ladys Da vice, R.A.M., Katie Boweii, M. A. j I Jones, and Mr. Dd Jenkins. District meetings in connection with the West Wuk'? Associatoli w?rf held at Koddfa. In the afternuoti the Rev. J. i H. Davie- S:lo:«m. Klllav. presided, About 30 Attended, and an addrces oil the Sunday School was given by Mr. J, Wit. liams, Gowerton. The Rev. D. H. Davits, Cariliel, Potttlliw, preached at the evening service. The secretary was Mr. T. II. Jones, f.ciiar(Iiiluis. Mrs. Penry. of Sheffield, delivered a I Food Adulteration" ut the Institute. Gorseinon oil Thursday evening. At a tea and reception meeting held at Scion Baptist Chapel, tho pastor (Rev, M. J. J ones) presiding, a welcome was accorded A.ili'tj E. J. Hull, Stanley Jones (both survivors of H.M.S. Drakp). J. Matl'iiewf* and Ptes. Joseph JoIica and NIV. -J. Pro the roe. Suitable presents were given. Official news has been received by his sister, Mfs. D. So wen, Alexandra-road, j Gorseinon, that Sergt Dicit Bevan lieen killed in action oil the western front. niediately on the outbreak of war. Ho ati iall I-otill'i athlete, 1111.1 pluye 1 Rugby fot- Gotseinon in his day. He was previously employed ut the Gtoveeernl Steel N'ews has been received that Sergt. Jobtn-oh of the Welsh Guards, bus been awarded the Military Medal for ga 1 hintr.v | on tJl( field. He will be remembered us i' C Joh'nson of file county jnilice, tn\ merly stationed under Supt. I/ethereii nf (iorseinon. Sergt Johnson joined the Welsh Guards on their formation. '>- otJH WAR AIMS. i At the Institute, Goi'eemon, on Friday evening Dr, Tr.iilord Mitchell presided over a War Attlif meeting. Mr, Me Cailard dealt with War Aims" from every culieeivable efaiidjioint. Mr. Clem Edwards, M.P., emphasised the fact that our W ar Aims" remaihod to-duy what (bey wero in the momentous days of August, lttlb Miners as a whole, lie commented, were staunch and loyal, avo and willing to fill Up the gaps made in that 73,000 v ho volunteered for the honour of democratic principles as ap- plied to the ordering of human affairs, j I.P,t i,ie I)tAllot for ttir,)iigli it the miners will vindicate their eluim to be worthy citizens of a great empire

OWAfJN .Ct\ I¡ ,c;:uftWEN, Tli-3 funeral of Ml's, Rachel Morgan, ?-iffufMf.J.? (trFa6urer, !III- thracite dntnd Min?r' Fcderati<?),j tiKjk place nt Old Cannet CeOt?t?ry. 1)?) :;<-n?w:M highly rt-Bt?w! ThsMl.ow? ing gentlemen tepre'.enied the Sotith Wales Miners' Fcde-otlonMr. Thomas] Davie. Dvllwyn (cbaimian), TIlt. Morgan. (secretary). Mr. J. D, Mor- al1. Ytrl:1dgyn1ai tHtt?re' ngfnt)» Mf. J? j J Jam{' C?-m?off? (miners' agent), and C"n?ciUor David D Davip? (vice-pmi-* dent). Floral tt'ib??a included those from oiHcinls anthracite district S.Wflftd Mr. J. D. Morgan a Sunday School claw. The service was conducted by the Ret. T M. Roderick. Cwmgoise.

HEMDY. I A mcriing under the auspice the I Sunday School took plac-a at Calfátla. Rev. U, W. Davies presided, and th(>&2 taking jiart were tJaniel Ddvics, May Jones. (Jofonwv Roberts, Lil Jones, D. Pros er, W. Heycock, Mary A. Janes, Tom Mott, Lilian Jones. W. Phillips, Anne lia^ett. Thos. Howell Prosser, Vincent ¡ TjeWis, Muriel Davies, Wni. Jones, Brin- tey Davies, Talfryri Morris,. Corwena Davie, Elmn Bassett, Gravella Evans. Mar^urc't lL Daviea^Edna Pinnijja, Annio West. Thomas. Lizslo Jones, i Tom -Williams, Mr, Robert Joflcs, L.T.S.C' v. ho conducted the (singing.

KIDWELLY. I St. Luke's fair, once a most important, fixture for hn'Ii? of farm servants, WM held On Monday and is hdng continued to-day (TncdaJ). On Monday a lar?p number of ?,tttle, was &,jld at b?h pfi?ps. rigq predominated. Mr. John Davies, who was j*rtfong the amuse- ment caterer#, has Dot mi&aed this fair for 53 years.

LLANDILO. The iDimiage took place at, the Register Office. Llandilo, of Mt. Oswald John i Armstrong, 68, Go?-.dd?-i'uad, Pcnygrocs. Llandebie, and Mim B.?bm? Jane Jonea, ?, Cuc-r?n'tcD'acp, ?n?dcui'?. liie death occurred on Friday, of Mr. David Wntki'ls. LHrydcood Farm, I)e- c?K?cd, who was Tmish rp?Fi-ctfd had b' Óling for rcmo time, iL? IcavM a wido?. He is tho father of the wj,fe d Captain Uobt-rU, LInndilo. Three of his IXJUS are with the colours. A jumble aalo was lield at thA Town Mart. Llandilo, in aid of the Camarthen and Liundovcry Red Cross hospitals (Uiidof the auspices of the Llandilo Rural District Council and Guardians, and authorised by the Carmarthenshire branch or the British lid Cross Sorl^fy). The President was IAArly Dynevor. who journeyed down from London in order to attend. Lady Dynevor made a short speech on the good work that was being done by tho Rod Croos. and was afterwards preeant^d with a Dinall auetionecrs' hammer, with which she proceeded to üppn the sale. A horao. &hoe which reali.Tcd X109 nt :t jumblo fxlle at Gowerton, now realised Æ:ZOo. The tale is expected to realise 11,00, The Red Cross auction sale at Llandilo Ir-t week has realised the Hue rum of iJl.200, and the officials arc more than gratified. A horseshoe, which Wns (fold and re-sold, brought, in over tgoo.

LLAWDCVSRY. I Mrs. Francis Mary- Lewis. Mile End, who is mentioned in connection with the Llandovery Red Cross Hospital, is a daughter of tlio late Canon Griffiths, rector of Machynllueth, widow of the late Dr. F. W. Lewiii, and niettt of tli6 late Dr. Thomas, Llandovery. She has been secretary afld treasurer of the local branch of the British Red Crow Society 'and a member ..of the local detachment einco they were started in January, 1911 Meetings were held to celebrate the /bi-oen&enary of Williams, Pantycelyn. On Wednesday evening preaching ser- vices were held. The officiating ministers were tho Rev. W. B. Prythorch and the Rpy. Lieut. Col. John Williams, Bryn- sciencyn. Preaching service's were also held on Thursday morning and evening, the preachers haing the Revs. J. T. Joh, J. Morgan Jones (Cardiff), W. E. Pryijherch, and J. Morgan Jones.

LLANDEBIE. Damage to the extent; of over .£250 haa b('II caused bv an outbreak of firp fit the ¡ shop of Mr. Wiilie Rees. tailor and gentfi' mercer, Central Buildings, Llandebie. The outbreak, which occurred in the morning Was only discovered "just ift time to pre- vent the flames from spreading to other parts of the building, but the greater por- tion of the etoek was destroyed. The fire w-a3 causod by a lamp, lighted to warm up the room, nurstjniínfo flam??. -10060

-FACTS aboiit about | NationalWar Bonds rjpH £ price of the Bonds JjlOO per j eent. There nre foul' different Series trura which to choose those best suited to your requirements- j three cf them are repayable with qi redetiyition prcmiuiri. L5 per cent. Bonds, repayable 1st October, 1922, at 102 per cont. £ 5 per cent. Bends, repayable 1st October, 1924,.at 103 per tent. £5 per cant. Bonds, repayabls 1st October, 1927, at 105 per cent. And L4 per cent. Bonds, repayable 1st October, 1S27, at 100 per cent. (" income Tax compounded.") Interest is payable on the 1st April and j 1st October. Tho fil-fet dividend payable 1st April, 1918 w ill be calculated from date of application. Bo»)ds will be issued in denomination:* of 45(1, £100, £200, £ 601), .tl,OOtJ aud t.(Hin. Bonds can be to bearer or registered at the Bank of England or Ireland at your olJtionif registered tliey can ho transferable by deed or transfer- able in the Bank transfer books as you may desire. If Bonds are registered divi- dends will be paid to you without deduc- tion of income tasj but if you are liable W income tax you must include such ciii-l- dends iri your own return of income. Bonds of this issue will be accepted (suh. ject to certain provisions) by the Coln. missioned of Inland Revenue in satisufe- tion uf amounts due on account of Death Duties, Excess Profits or Munitions Ex- chequer payments. The Bonds carry the right of conversion into any future loans (except those issued abroad and short-dated futurities ) which may lie issued by the Government for the pur- pose of carrying on the war. You will find full details, including conversion and other rights, in the official prospectus, copies of which call be obtained at any Bank or Money Order Officc.-go at once and get a copy and atudy carefully the terms offered. POST OFFICE ISSUE. Yol-I can buy National War Bonds at any Money Order Pod Oflice or Bunk in denominations of L5, VlO, and £ 5U, Tneee bonds offer advantage# identical with the highest denomination Bonds described abu". Your interest is paid half-yfarly, and you get a proportionate premium on maturity. There is, however, no 4 p?r cent. Income Tax compounded Bond, juil particulars of the Poet Oiiico Issue can bs obtained at* any Post Office or Bank, and your Local War Savings Committee will give you all possible advice and assistance. Invest in National War Bonds To-day ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE (Appointed by His Majesty's Treasury), Salisbury Square, London, E.C.4.

UOUGHOR. T Mr. W. -Morgan, licensed reader, has bsctt presented with a roll-top desk by thp churehpeopie attending the services at the nehooli'ouni a-s it token of respect J and recognition. d

MUMBLES. i Tlrsero is a movement on• foot fit (he 11 Mumbkr, to form a branch of the National Federation of Di^lial^&d and iMmobiii vJd j f^oldieri. A meeting was held in the vil-1 !h;?c during the week at WhlChUL 0. 11. .ron and Mr, MM?actfu'ft dcHv6fed ad. I drpmes in i'rtvowr t,? ft'?n?htLfH). At the mrtnthly meeting o? th? Oyster- mouth Council, on Tuesday, Councillor C. P. Bell brought up the question of the acquisition, cither by lease or purchase, of the vacant plot off land on the front. where j the Figure 8 aerial railway formerly j stood. He said that it appeared to him ] that tlia Council was allowing the matter ] to lrltp. The clerk was instructed to write to the railway company asking their I terms for "ie purchase, or for tho leasing of the plot of land, which is coDeidered an ideal spot for a winter g j it>m. ■ ■ ■ i

MORRISTON. To celebrate- the conclusion of it moat yuc?f?ami ?a.s?ti the m?jnb?fs of the Mor- I risten Allotment Society heM & smek(>r at the Tari?h Hall on Saturday evening. The Pmndent (Co?OCiUlor Dd. Matth?w?, J,P.) prided. Councillor D. J. Davies, in reviewing the work of the society, said that the whole of tho allotments (103 in number) had been cultivated and the ft." sults had been Satisfactory. They had re- cently become affiliated to the Agricul- tural Organisation Society and wore thua assured of the best possible advice. The following contributed to the programme i Messrs. W. J. Bowen, Joseph J ones, Joseph John, W. R. Arnold, D. J. Thomas, nd. Wtitliiii-, and Master D. Byron Davifcs. Mr. Eii-irvs Jones i^ccompanled. At the Old Prince, Morriston, on Satur- day night, a complimentary concerfc NVslg held when -Air. Dan Thomaa, the Morris- ton humorist, was presented in recogni- tion of the services he hu rendered since tive outbreak of war in his efforts to entertain soldieia and sailors home ¡;,n leave. Mr. Charles Williams presided, The presentations took the form of a gold medal, suitably inscribed, a sum of money, together with a silver cigarette Case given by the hostess of the house. A musical programme was contributed to by Messrs. Tom Lewis, Glyn Evans, Bob Hodycombe, Dan Thomas. G. Fisher, R. Roberts. Mr. Tom Davies accompanied,

PONTARBULAI8. The Town Silver Band-lias been engaged for Llandovery's Mayor Sunday" ser- vices. Some one has blundered! A Pontardulaia War Aims meeting is announced to take placo at the Public Hall, Hendy. And Hendy has, morsover, already had one eucli meeting A debating society has been formni at tho Mechanic* Institute. Mr. J. R11)-e Morgan is chairman and Mr. D. J. Wil- liams, Gwyn Grove, the hoii. øecre-tr. A thoroughly representative and highly enthusiastic war meeting was ad- dressed by Mr. Clement Edwards, M.P., and Mr. Elliott (London), at Pontardulais. The veteran radical leader, Alder- man Roes Harri, J.P., presided. The resolution, which' was carried unani- mously, wax moved by the vicar (tho Rev. W. Morgan, B.A., C.F.), seconded by Dr. Lloyd Morgan, and supported by the Rev. George Williams (Tabernacle). Pontardulais subscribed £2U 19, M'I towards the Wlh Hospital at Netl?y lust ¡Mr. A special effort is now being made to red?in the pronli mad? to maintain two beds at the institution. Tho Ladies' Committee hav? gDtcio?sly handed over to the local committee the J sum raised as their nag day" effort. "¡'; and this wiU forM 0 f uchfus, A Id. j Hurries, J.P.. is the chairman, and Messrs. K Art-Iiiii- Willisnis (Pisa Gwytt) I •ihd Isartd L. DuvicS Hie jjiht hOD. Cil, Ii Mr. Penny (SiKd'ield) delivered an j fitddresit Oil Food Adulteration and tll« ( Profiteer# at lhQ> Mechanics' Institute, under the auspice* of the Co-Operative Soeict.v. Mt. Evan Hopkins (Wetll Villa) II presided. Mr. n. T. Williams' (I.ymrood), an I N.C.O. ill the local platoon Of Volunteers, há3 Ijeen recommended for a comnm^ion in the 3rd Battalion Glamorgan Volunteer I itoyiment. Mr. Willfetai#, who is one of flib partners in the Pontardulais Iron Foundry Co., is art old volunteer. Monthly fair on TusSday. Prices:— j Cattle: Cow and calf, very good trf.de, ,€5a to £ 45, with exceptions iii) to £ 48. Store r cEMtie. Slow t-radei vearlintft. £ 9 to ,"12: tWO<)'lj!\t-ölds. Ul) t) mip- ply 20a to 22.Cj per score. Pigs (small): Gooti trade 46iz U> r.8, Pork Very deltt" and scarce: prices asked for were in èX- cois of thoge fixed by the Food Ceint roller.

pö"uAWi West Glamorgan Farmer* wrote to the Pontnrduwe Council on fliura-day ask- it-on On the Food Control Committee. The matter is to be dii-cusscd 0$ that body Re?t Monday. b.r 'i'lie PubHu ?Htt, t'onttn'da?e. ?ae a!ied on Tliureday night on the occasion of the pageant entitled Children in Fiction," hi aid of the South Wale« tlc)mft Endow- ment Fund ami local objScte, The sum of CS los, IhJ. liiwv Irten handed to the treasurer of Cwmtawe Auxiliary Hospitals as the rosult of the recent show and dance held by the flontdrdaw(y Flower Show Committee. Mr. Hor, county coroner, held an in- tiu,e,it at the police station, Pontardawe, on Tuesday touching the dpath of John COle-3 (13), of 4, De-lft-Beec he-road, Sketty, whu wiw killed at Me#?r«. Gilli^rt- 1;011"" Steelworks. Ponterdawe, on Monday. Mr. Edward Harris appeared for Me^ere, ttees and Kirby, Morristoii, under viliom- the deceased wat. pmployed, The evidence Was to the effect that deceased waa cliinb- ing a column when ho wa.i severely crushed about the body through being caught between a gantry and a girder. A verdict of accidental death Waa re- turned. --0. I,

PENTRBCHWYTH6 I At the New Inn on Saturday evening, a concert was held for the Red Cross Society, Mr. George Lewis was the organiser. Mr, Bell Evans pre-ldefl. The following teKik part: Messrs. W. y. Morgan, E. J. Sim*, G A^hton, D. J, Jeffreys, Ben William*, Harry Davies, H. Jones, Wm. Beddoe Jonts, John Evans, W. Vamy, and W. Griffith.1;. The accompanist was Mr. n. L Body comb*.

PEftSBREY. On Tuesday evening a grand concert was I, given at Bethel (C.M.) Cliaprl, Pembfsy, in aid of the Comforts fpr Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. Lady Howard presided. The artistes were: MiM) R. Davies (Llaii- olly), MisA Mary Groom (Burryport), Mr. Ivor Jones (Carmarthen), Mr, T. R. Bey* tinn (Pontyberem), Mr. O. A. Jones, Mr W. H. Simons, and Mr. W. T. iticharde,

RHANDIRMWVNI By the death of Mrs. Margaret Lloyd, Troedrliiwfer Farm, Rharidirmwyn, thero haa paswd away 9tie of the oldest if not the oldest reeident in the parish. The deceased, who was widely known, was in Uiany respects a remarkable personage. Although 90 j'eara of ftge, she t%a4 in full possession of bar facttltiefl to the end, and save for brief bouts of late, w-hen s he was confined to her bed, 61to led an active life.

SWANSEA. fro J, Davies, eon of Captaift T. Davie*a, of Glanbrydati-avenuo, Uplands, Swansea, hajJ been kltlco Irf acikid. After a very ltlOg mtJ, Mies Mary Emma Brock. one of Swansea's mast loireab!» uiid withal mo#t useful chQrc.1 died ub Saturday shortly before 1 midnight, at her residence, Holland House, 68, Waiter-fosd. A F-ociô.i evening was held 011 Saturday I at the Royal Hotel hy the Swansea Opera- I tive Bakers' Society, to wokc-tito Mr. W. Banfield (general secretary). Mt. W. P. ¡ Thomas presided, Mr. Banfirld adrlressed tho Swanwu Branch Oil Sunday on Pro- blems After the War." Corpl. W. D. Rees, Welsh Guards, has biWn soverely wounded in t he ripht arm. He is one of three brothers strving with the forces, and prior to enlisting two years ago, was employed nfi-a collier at Civile Valley Colliery. His home ig at Nó. 39, Fern -s(ree-t, Cwmbwriu. Mrs, Brooks, of 31, Danygraig-road, I P'm i iVnnnnt, Swanr-ea. hars reeeivetl news of tho death at ssa, through enemy action. of bar husband, Chi?' Mnt? Edwniil BF?c.k?. c? the M<TMntH6 MiU-mc. Mr. Br?ks ?-a? H ytart of o?c and was ? well k?OWH &?up? &t th? docks. He Ic?VM a widow and oiViiI. cliildren, On Friday night Councillor J. B. jon* kins presided over a pubjio meeting held in the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, cnlled to advance the claim* of State purcbhte of tho liquor trade with local option. There was a large And sympathetic audience, and speeches wero delivered by Major I)d. Da vies, M P„ Rev. iSlved Lewis, and Mr. Dan Thomas, Swansea. Mrs Jonee, 7, George-street, St. HelenV roadi Swansea, has received nowo that her ton, Mr. Albert John Botvden, an officer In the Mercantile Marine, bag loot I his life at sea through enemy action. Mr. Bowden had ft large circle of friendfe in Swansea, end whs a member of Brums* wick Chapel. He was tl2 years of age. ahd had Wen in the Mercantile Marin* for many years. At Swansea on W ln.()gday Harold Kruzo, chief mate, and Karl 33ornliard Synoreon, chief engineer, both Norwegian were chargod with landing and remaining ashore without permission of the aliens oificer on Monday; also with failing to notify the aliens authority of their change of addre4m from that vessel to the Star Hotel, Wind-street. Each defendant was fined t5 and Sio. interpreter's fee. On 1'\tday ?fternon a sub-commitfee of <h? Water'Committee aecomp&nied by Mr. ?. R. eollmsonf B.Sc., visited the MW pumping station in Carmarthen-road, Swansea, and inspected the plant and progress of work, This station is, it will be remembered, i-9 being erected for tho purpose of pumping water up from tho lower levels in ordor that consumers in the higher situated districts rliall have an ,(Iequato water supply. A wedding was solemnised on Thurs- day at St. Paul's Co ng teg a t io nal Church, Swansea, by the R-ev. lr. Willioms (London). The contracting parties were Mr. John Lewis, Rotlmy, St.' HfelenV avenue. Swirsea, eldc-st son of the late Rev. Dtlgar Lewis, of Bournemouth, and Cissie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W A. Hammett, Brymyiror-rotid. The bridosmftid was YiA Lillian, sister of the bride. A cymanfa ganu waa held at Cwrn- bwrla Congregational Chapel to celebrate the bi-oeiitentiry of "Williams, Panty- celyn." when his hymns were sung. The trobist were Messrs. W. J. Colebrook, Ben Davie8. and Mrs. Bessie Howells, Misses Bronwen Morris, and Olwen Davies. An addree. was given by Mr. W. Clement on "Canu Mawl." The history of the poet was given by Mr. W. R. Francis &cd Rev. J. Edwards. The funeral took plnec en Thursday of Mr. Wm. Batcup, of 31, Kcbert-streer, Mini,sel ton, at Cwmgelly Cemetery. Deceased li ad boon employed at the Hafod Isha Works for nearly 50 years. At Swansea Police Court on Tuesday, Mr. J. W. Jones presented a medal Inspector J. Elstoti (sclicol attendance officer supet-j n ton dent.) for Xneritoriou.- service with the Royal Marines. Mr Jo tea read a comrqtrtiication from thf Admiralty saying that in recognition of Ji." Bloton's Liood -toliduct and efficiency he would be granted ,iln aftnuity of £10. In reply. Mr. El soon mvid he had sorved 33 or 34 ydfl-rs under the local authority, and hoped to coiitintie to do Ins duty. Att enjoyablo evening was spent at Ntv,, Siloh Sewing Guild, when A pro- gramme had been arranged "by Messrs. John Lewis and Ivor Owen. Councillor iivan Jones presided, and fepoke of the untiring work of the ladies in providing aomforts for the boys. The following artistes contributed: MiHs Annie George, Madam Maggie Da vies, MilOs Elsa Davies (National winner). Messrs. W. Tanner, J. Lewis, Josiah Thomas, Thos, Evans, and George James. Mr. Ivor Owen wes the accompanist. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mr. W. Williams, J.P., and seconded by AAr. T. D. Hughes. An mteMstHlg function took place at the Commercial Hotel, Pentre EJstyll, on Thursday evening, when the Special Con- stables of the Northern Division pre- sented their cojnmander. Inspector J. W Lloyd, with a group photograph of the V.S. Constables of his division and a case of pipes. AnlotJgst those present Were the Chief Constable (Capt, A. Thomas) and Supt. Roberts. Special Constable M. Lee presided. A mueieal programme was givren by the following artistesMr. Joseph Jones, Mr. Alf. Thomas (the Swansea Comedian), Air. M Davies. and Mr Ivor Thomas Official intim;»thin has now liecn l'e- ceived by Mm, l^aivey, i, Bennett-street, Lt) n do re. of the deatli from wounds of her hiltiband, Pte, Depii Pfllvc-v, Welsh llegi- ment. Prior to the v.-ar, Pte. Falvey was 11 respectcd employe of the Swansea Cot- poration (Borough ?urveyor'a t??rt* ment), ior ttn?-ard? of 20 VMM. H<! ?as oka a faithful member of the Roman of t.ho It'?olAall Grconhill, and tooli An active part in the niaily branches of this chureli. For many years Pte, Falvey bok npon liimself the duty of escorting the Catholic bOYå at the Industrial School, Boiiymaen (wet or fine) to attend the Sunday feerviceo of the chuch at Greenliill, Gunner W. 11. Richards, of Brynhyfryd, has been wounded, end is now in an Eng- lish hospital. Gunner Richards tanked on the Leader JJ: was then wit4i the now defunct Observer/' of I)oiitardtNve. and after that chief reporter on tho "Rhofldda Leader," Tonypandy. Ho voluntarily en- listed at the outbreak of war; eerVed for two years in Bgypt and Salonika, and wince haia b2éll in Flanders. Gunner Richards was wounded in the boiill hands I t, the battle for the Passchendaele Ridge. The wounds wore not serious, and he came out of hospital on October 11th. Ha had jut reached the fighting line again when a eliell came, and the force viith which a fragment entered his thigh knocked bitT) into a flhetl hole filled with water, If that beiftg torpedoed, 1 don't, know what is," he cheerfully save. An additional trial for Gunner Richardft is the toss of his mother. HOTEL SCEXE. I Und?f the Defence of the Realm Regu- lation (LiqUor Control) Order, Charles John Du?y, nren?n. Bror Hilding And?r- son, firc-nuiii, Nerve, boat- swain, and Chas. MacGi-egor, fireman, Were charged at Swansea on Monday with consuming beer fit tho Talbot Arms Hotel, St. Mary-street, Swansea, during r1{). hibited hours. The police evidence was that MacGregor when accosted was very violent and threatened to punch the witnesses, tn answer to questions, he said, MacGregor's mv name all tlnh world over," Defendant added he belonged to the "Zero," atid when asked what ti-,o &-rO was, he eai^, Why, Zero's tho North Pole." Later há became threatening. Replying to the charge, MacGregor said he had only just walked into the rooal, when he met the dete-ctiveo. Before he bad any drink at all they kept him in a room on a charge of which he wne ignorant. De- fendant- now said it wrould be a long time before ho would enter another one in I Swansea. Anderson and Nerve were each fined 40s. t and 5s, interpreter's feo. Duffy, for giving a false name, was fined S3; and MacGregor who. in tho words of the chairman, acted like a blpckguard," was lined S5. WHAT THE POLICE SAW. Before the Swansea Bench on Tuegtl", Maud ITcmns, Stafford Arms, Garden- street, was eumoned for (1) failing to enter in the register particulars of alien lod- gers j (2) telling or supplying intoxicating liquor to Corpl. Quick and Lce.-cpl. Hill, the liquor not. being ordered or paid for by the persons supplied t (3) selling or Imp" plying (either by hei' servant or agent), in- toxicating liquor out of hours; (4) per- mitting persons to consume intoxicating liquor during prohibited hours. Sidney Harries (10) labourer, and Wm. Parkhcnise '(50), labourer, were GUmmoned for being found on the premises during prohibited hours. Detective Francis said particulars kf three Belgians staying at the house wrer3 omitted. On this summons defendant was fined 4.th. Mr. Clarke also defended Mrs. Hemrni in the liquor control Cqsec". Detec- tive Francis BPÓk. of visiting the house oil a Sunday. WliOh lie got inside he saw a civilian and two soldiers running, fol- lowed by the landlady's daughter with tray of partly-full glasses. In the smoke- room were three Belgians. The defence was that the Belgians were lodgers, one of the iiien,an employe, and the other rpen visitors wrho stopped to suppe/ and were given beer. The Bench convicted on the mmmons for selling or (supplying, and inflicted a fine of 00s. The other summons against Mrs. Hemils were dismissed. The case against Harries we.s also dis- missed, and Parkhouse was fined 20s.— Mr. Rupert Lewis prosecuted.

j The Welshman's Favourite. iMABON Sauce. A J good as its Name. DON'T FAIL TO GET IT. Kaacisctnrcra—BLANCH'S. St. Peter St.. Cardiff, f "1: W(¡¡T!1'l ttórJ;cnJ Tap, Tap. H '"T^HAT'S Mother knoc?in? at the door, &nd I don't ?) 1|| want ? get up a bit. But when she bnngs in a Sj ? lovely hot cup of Kowntree's Cocoa I soon Hven up. S ? M! Mother makes it ?/<?? and stir? it weU with boiling Si H water. ?That &nd a sKce of toast sees one through JjjSj ? the mining round splendid!?. And it's such a 9 ? cheery drink too, makes you feel you enjoy Mfe. 19 I f% ff I \iww/mm6 ibcoaX 1 u inlBfr & m&u £ 3

TREBANOS. A meeting was hold at Gcsen to wplocms homo Pte. David John (eldest "nn of Mr Gomer James, of Rose Cottage). Mr Vym. Williams presided, supported by Councillor Ben Lloyd and Revs. D. G. Richartlfl, D. G. Rer < afld tho programme was rotitribtifed by tlaydn Morgan. L. K. Willia nic. Maggie A. Francis, Blodwcrt. t)fiVios, Emlyn Wniters. Dd. J. Bowen, John 'Davies, .fo-Uili Llcyd. Dd. Wm., A. Jones, Kctta 1 'owch, and 1J1. D. Bowen. The re- cwtioli committee are to 1» congratulated an tile's,Uccess of those nieetdtias.

UPPEIt CWMTWRCH. Mr. Horace Thomas, soil of Mr. TliOS. n. Thomas. Tro'lglelen Council School, who is a eurgeoll in the Navy, had a hearty welcome on arrival home on leave. A concert was held in hifo; honour. Mr. Morgan Moigali, M.E., presided. On be- half of the company, Mr. Wm. Watkihs, Cwmllynfell, made the presentation. Slie;>ches were delivered by Misers, D, J. Price, Goo. Mofees. and D. Rees (jKist- insister). Verses were read by Mr. D. Edwards and Mr. Willie Owen. Otheri who contributed Were Messrs. Dick Evans, Willie Thomas, D. J. Williams, Ben Morgan, Richard Williams, Sam Jones, Jus. Davies, W. Watkins, J. B. Watkins, Griff Williams. Evan Lewis, Ja-k Lewis, D Morgan, Ji Morris, and tr lhnoh" iferch," Mr. L. Edwards accompanied.

vaT AL. YFlftA. A wedding wa? eolemiiieed at Jertitokia Chapel on Thursday morning, when cpl. Johnny James, of the Bfecknocks, eon of Mr. Jamee (he&dmoeter of the Pant- teg Council He hook), WAS married to Mis« Alice Own Hopkins, duughter of Mr. and MM. W. Hopkins. Milborou^h-road, Y*- t&lyfera. The bride "ra Rn-en itway by her father. The officiating minlfltera Were the Revs. D. W. Stephens and Ben Daviee. Mr. J. 1. VVilliams. Yetradgynlaie, in- ducted a. successful sale of etoek, Wagon- ettes. harness, etc., at the New SWáD. Hotel yvd, Yz-tltlyferl, cn Tliursduy. There were present from all pit. of the valley. Heifers realised £ 16 to 917; horses up to £51J; and pigs up to -23 lfts.

YNtSMEUDW. The sis-y^ar-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owcii Griffith,?, of Old-road, Y nis- meudw, wafl severely burnt about thft body through her night-dresa catchingr lire. She was attended by Dr. Dnhnc. but "she pad away on ifonday night. At the inquest held on Tuesday Dr. Daline attributed death to shock due il injuries receive^- Verdict accordingly.

 E E Hwur child is &etM try 1 [STEEDMANS POWDER & It will relieve him These Bcfwders äo not contain poisqn, nor are t.heya narcoti c, but they act gently on the bowels and rsHe? ?verish hsat.thus ??M? prcvcntm ? fits, convulsions.etc ????- | UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS f ??? UMSOMCtTED TEST!MON?LS '????R i 1r^ ppl ARE CONSTANTLY RECEIVED  t • 1 P^rj