Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

-= A.I.F. EFFECTS. The Australian Jmijerial Force hold effects for the undermentioned soldiers, who have beco'ne deceased or prisoners of war. which they are unable to deliver on account of insufficient addresses of next-of- kin having been registered by the soldiers rcferi-ed to. Inquiries recaAiinsr these par- cels should he addressed to—O.C. A.I.P Kit Store. 110. Greyhound-road Hammersmith, London. W.6:- Gunner R. Turner 2164 211--l FAB l-re- Corp? E F. FipMhouse 792. 6th Bett- Pte. Cor Coliins, 1788. 2fth Batt.: Pte W P?tt 2195a. 49th Batt.: Set. D MaoD-onald 2711a, 51n Batt.: Gunner M. H. McI>arnon 54th Battcrv; Tm' C. F Ma't. 4867. IstjU.^2,! ''1" Batt Imperial Camei 13gde Pri? cf war: Pte R. Whiter 3349. 11th B.IYP" 4LL Oecembcr. 1917. > 'i

The riinere will take, the u^ual j Christmas and New Year's Holidays. )

AMM-ANFOR-D. Madame Bessie Morris, at Kenfig Hill, the champion solo (soprano) prize, ■ind also the champion cup open to all vo ices. Daniel Evans (38), collier, 178, High- street, sustained a serious accident at the. Ammanford No. 1 Colliery. ITe was pro- ceeding down the bully" in the "spake," when a stone feil on his left arm, which was resting on the spake bar, com- pletely severing the hand. The arm has since been amputated above the wrist. An action for E35 damages against Mr. Lewis Jenkins, manager of the Rhos Col- liery, near Ammanford, for alleged assault upon David Dai-ies, a collier employed at the Caerbryn Colliery, was part beard at the Llandilo County Court, before Tudge Lloyd Morgary. After the plaintiff's case was concluded the hearing was adjourned to the next court. Bombardier George Rees, the well-known Ammanford and Neath footballer, who went North in the old days to play for the Leeds team, is now in France. He was able to take part in several games for the Leeds team this season. One of the critics, "io mm en ting upon his last game, wrote in high praise of his play amongst the backs. Mid "his steadrlress, spirit and skill." LOCAL POLICE. There were high words at the Amman- ford Police Court on Monday, between Mr. S. Griffiths, the defending advocate, in a gaming prosecution, and D.C.C. Evans, and the chairman of the Bench (Lieut.-col. W. N. Jones), threatened that the Justices should retire. The liveliness commenced with a alle- gation -tliat Mr. Griffith had interfered with a witness for the police that morn- icg. In the diseuseion Mr. Griffith called the Deputy Chief Constable a de- liberate liar," and the latter retorted that he accepted the appellation, as Mr. I Griffith was an expert in the art." P.C Edwards said it was within his knowledge that the witness alluded to had been tampered by the defendant or "by his solicitor. After further words the chairman *aid they would not listen to Mr. Griffiths, un* less he eonfined himself to the case. The advocate then remark* that it was a scandalous shame that the man should be brought there on such a charge. Upon the magistrates rising to retire Mr. Griffith made the remark. "It's scandalous." Chairman (sharply): If you say that- Mr. Griffith: I was speaking to the clerk. Chairman: I am afraid you are having too much latitude in this court. The defendant. Wm. Morris. Llwyn- celyn, Tirydail, was let off on payment of costs.

BRYNAMMAN. I Sunday evening there passed away rather unexpectedly Sergt. Geo. l'owney, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Powney, Em- porium-terrace, Brynamman. He was 28 year. of ago and 12 months ago he was wounded at Salonika, a bullet entering his head at the base of the nose, making its exit just under the right temple, one eye being lost. Deceased was a member of a very patriotic family. Three years ago hia brother, Sergt. Arthur Powney, died of wounds. He leaves a wife and two little children.

CROSS HANDS. 1 4 welcome concert was given to Driver Parsons and Pte. Dd. Jno. Jones, on leave. Mr. W. Grevilie presided. The Penygroes Silver Band played en route to the hall. The following took part:- Moster Willie Davies, Miss Mercy Bate- man, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Ben Griffiths, Mr. Gwilym Evans, Miss Rosanna Williams, Master Ivor Evans, and Master Emlyn James. Miss Blodwen Jones ntade pre- sentations.

CWM AMMAN. I During the temporary absence of her mother, Olive Jones, 31 years old, daughter of Mrs. Anrle Jonm, Glanrhyd. Twyn, Garnant, sustained burns which resulted in her death. The mother had only gone to a neighbour's house, leaving the- de- oefl^ed and an older child in the house. The tire 'Vas protected by a guard, but the little girl placed a piece of paper in the tire. This set her pinafore alight. She was medically attended, but died seven hours later.

SEE IF THE CHILD'S I TONGUE IS COATED. t Mother, Don't Hesitate! If your Child is 1 Cross, Feverish, Constipated, give I 11 California Syrup of Figs." Look at your child s tongue, mother! If coated, it is a sure sign that the little one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once. When peevish, cross, listless, pale, un- able to sleep, doesn't eat or act naturally; or if it is feverish, with a disordered 6tomach and tainted breath, or has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, or the stuffiness caused by a cold, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs," and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste-matter, undigested food and sour bile gently move out of its little bowels without griping, and you have a healthy, playful child again. You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative"; they love its delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendirf. Ask your chemist for- a bottle of California Syrup of Figs," which has directions for ftabies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. To be sure you get' the genuine, ask to eoe that it is made by California Fig Syrup Comply." Refuse any other kind with contempt. All leading chemists sell CaliMtniA SvrllD of Figs," 1/8 and 2/- per I-Pottle.

LLANDDEUSANT. It was reported at the meeting of the Llandovery Board of Guardians that there was only one pauper on the list from the parish of Llanddeusant. The resi- dents of this parish, taken individually, are said to be the wealthiest in the Union. Llanddeusant enjoys the distinction .of having a lady rate collector.

LLANWRDA. The death has occurred at the age of 71, of Mr. David Davies, Mae-twynog Farm, Llanwrda, a weJl-known agricul- turist, and a prominent deacon at Capel Seion, Llansadwrn. He was a Liberal in politics. Deceased, who was a native of Cwmdu, Talley, leaves three daughter and two sons. His wife predeceased him by about 14 years. The funeral, wliv.i was largely attended, took place at Llan- wrda Parish Churc h. I

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEA/H. if BIRTHS. |yENZER — On the 5th inst.. at Alpine Cot- tage. Mumbles, to Mrs Penzer, wifj of Lance-Corporal I'ensicr. a sou MARRIAGES. IfWAY—HARMS.—On December 11th. at Fa- 1 bian's Bay Chapel, b.v Rev J. Matthews, bapper Stanley Way Royal Engineers, T ver ,itaniey I"Iay B E.F.. tv> Jeannette, third daughter of, Mrs. Harris and the late Mr. "Richard i Master-man Harris. Kilvey-terraoe, St. i Tbomae. DEATHS. SJXAVIB8.—On DeCEm her 3th. at 22 Bryny- ? mcr-crescent. B??trice M D?vies B ? hea<tma?rMs Danv?raig Girls' Council School. ^C-lMFFiTHS.—At Bridgend on Tuesday 4th December. Elizabeth Ann Griffiths only daughter of the late William Griffiths, prevision merchant, Angel-street. Neath aged 56. I»EE.—n the 6th inst.. at 17, Bryn-road. Matilda, the beloved wife of Couticilll)- J. H Lee. •WILLIAMS.—On December 1st. at Casualty Clearing- Station, Seeinald. 1st London Scottish. ae-éi 27. very dearly-loved youncer son of Mr and Mr?. W Williams. 25. Gwydr-crescent, ¡at", General Superin- tendent Pearl Lif\J Assurance Co.. Ltd.

THE OLD TOY SHOP „ VTop of Queen Street and NDON ROAD. F NEATH. CHRISTMAS SHOW OF lOLLS, TEDDY BEARS, j MECHANICAL TOYS, ^VOODEN and other TOYS, NOW ON SHOW. INSPECTION INVITED. f(THE OLDEST TOY SHOP IN j THE DISTRICT. SEASONABLE PRESENTS. II OLD FITTED SPECTACLES AND r EYEGLASSES I t" OF THE BEST QUALITY. ? £ YES TESTED FREE OF CHARGE. PRICES FROM 5s. M. r IVOR L. JONES, XChemlst and Optician, Windsor Road, NEATH. I BE WELL ADVISED! V BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, r INSPECT THE SELECTION OF XMAS&HEW YEAR CARDS Ii AT ][I E M M I N G'S, 34, Queen Street, NEATH. (Five doors above old shop.) Children's Toy Books. Games and Playing Cards, Writing Pads, Stationery of Every Description. I "ROMPT DELIVERY OF DAILY AND! WEEKLY PAPERS. frot« Address:— 34, Queen Street, NEATH. f— ;— HOPKINS, Tobacconist. I ??ud. his Customers that the Ro?rd of XJontrol has made a request that Smokers ifwill only Purchase Tobacco, Cigarettes, jpte., to nicet their personal requirements. ( Follow this advice and everyone will wet a Share. We still hold Stocks of Fancy Goods, iPipes, Pouches, Cigar and Cigarette Oases, etc. V' Note the Asldress- f OUR BOYS," The Square, Neath so 11, Bridge Street. i a—«■■ -im. i. „ «„ i YOU JUST HAVE f PEW I BLOOD I pBad, Poor, and limufe Blood brings en rangeme.ts ot All the Organs of the i Body, 1Jo take ,r HUGHES' JPLOOD PILLS. I ^These Noted Pills create New Blooct ¡ "d Renovate all parts of the System, Will cure your Headache, Billiousness, ^IVind, Indlftestion, Sour Stomach, PIles, I Costiveness, Backache, Rheumatism Kidney Trouble, Nervousness Skin Rash rr R y THEM. They will soon prove their great value. Sold by Chemists and Stores at if3. Jr-, 51- (including War Tas). Ask for HUGHES'S BLOOD PILLS with the trade niark -sbapt of heart. i thus- t8: Take no other, or aend value in stam;:« or P.O to— w JACOB HUGHES, M.P.S., L.D.S., Manufacturing Chemist, PENAKTH. CARDIFF Jt GOOD EATS are the rate thM have been rationed with Rodine I' makes ibe Una) r?t ration Safe sure. and speedv. ?. ?.. U.. SB. Ss ocst M.—HtrJey. Demist Perth. Agents- E H. CrifRths ?nd??nd). T. J. Rees (S?ewen) & D. Mor- £ tSau (Msesteg). j | RHEUMATISM AND LUMBAGO. j  iT.  OTX" Night nae ?1. POTEX MornIng It acts like magic. TRY IT! i 18 M and 2? Ed. Bottle?, of Ch?mi?-ts aPd t 8tÁ>re ? dffect from THE S A?ITA? ? Ltd.. Limehouse E. 14. I PUBLIC NOTICES. -I NEATH UNION. TO TRADESMEN. THE Guardians of the Poor of the x Neath Union invite TENDERS for Supplies of PROVISIONS, CLOTHING, MEAT. IRONMONGERY, BOOTS, CHEMISTS' SUNDRIES, COFFINS, UNIFORMS, DRAPERY, and COAL for the Workhouse and Cottage Homes, and I BRE_ AD for the Cottage Homes, for 3 Months, ending 31st March, 1918. Forms of Tender, in which alone will Tenders be considered, may be had on application to me. f Sealed Tenders must reach me on or before 12 Nooh on the 18th day of Decem- her. 1917. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept any Tender in the entirety, or any portion cf such Tender. By Order, EDWARD POWELL. Union Office?,, Neath. 13th December, 1917.' ——————————— L -————————— SAILINGS. nuinu South & East Africa. !U?H?!?M n- ROYAL MAIL ROUTE. CASTLE ? Capel, Transvaal. R?;degia, I IMP East African Ports, LIFiL Mauritius. &c. For Sailings and Other Information, apply to the Head Office, 3 and 4, Fen- church-street, London, E.C. 3, or in Swan- sea to T. R. W. Mason and Co., or Bertie Perking and Co. WHITE STAR LINE. Liverpool to Australia. CALLING AT CAPE TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA). Fares: To Australia, S23 to LU; to Cape Town, X 1,5 15s. to f24 36. lihese steamers are twin screw, titted with bilge keels, and have been specially constructed for the Colonial trade. The accommodation comprises Smoking. Read- ing. and Dining Rooms. Surgeon and Stewardesses sarried. For further particulars apply to the Local Agents: WHITE STAR LINE, Liverpool; 1, Cockspur-street, S. W. I, and 38. feadtnball,strpet. E.C. 3, London. MONEY. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE CO. (Ltd.) 18, PARK STREET. SWANSEA, Make Cash Advances Daily, from £ 1 0 to E I 0 0 0 No Charge unless Buetuess done. Strictly Private and Confidential. For further particulars. apply H. B. JONES, Manager.

BYNEA. I A five-year-old boy named Cowper, re- siding at Enginefach, Bynea, died on Tuesday from lock-jaw. A week or so ago deceased fell on the road, and sus- tained a small scratch on the knee.

URRYPORT. I Air Mechanic Arthur Thomas, son of Mr. T. Thomas, late Custom House Officer at Burryport, has been visiting his aunt. Mrs. James Evans, Burryport. He was iOT some years the secretary of the English Congregational Church Sunday School On Saturday afternoon the funeral took rlace at Burryport. of Signaller Albert O. Davies, who was killed in the North Sea. Signaller Davies was 25 years of age. On Tuesday a concert was given at the Parish Hall in aid of the Burryport Town Bund Instrument Fund. Mr. John Thomas presided. The artistes were Miss E. Roblings, Miss Carlton Williams, Miss Olive Gilbert, Mr. J. Brazel Jones, Mr. Maurice Every, Mr. Tudor Beynon, Miss Dilys Walters, Mr. Tom Griffiths, and the accompanist, Mr. W. T. Richards. The Burryport Town Band (Mr. David JoJhn conductor) rendered selections. Mr. Tom Griffiths, Mr. Maurice Every, and Madame Nora Hurly performed a farce. The ar- rangements were made by Councillor J. McDowall and Mr. W. Evans.

BRYNTEG. I A. welcome was extended to Pte. Gwyn Thomas at Brynteg, Gorseinon, on Thursday evening, and he was mhde the recipient of a wristlet watch, presented by Miss Thomas, and Treasury notes, presented on behalf of the church by Mr. W. Williams.

CILYCWM, I The funeral?f Mr. Thomas HUghes'1 Glanrhyd, Erryd. Ciiycwm, took place on ''uesday at S'HQh, where he was a member, deacon and treasurer for many years. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family. He was about 70 years of age. The Rev. Thos. Phillips (paste vicar officiated.

CLYDACH. A week's mission has been held in con- nection with the Forward Movement Church. The mission was conducted by the Revs. W. H. Griffiths and D. Griffiths, the singing evangelists. On Thursday the Rev. W. H. Griffiths gave a lecture on From Prison to PulDit." An impressive memorial service to Clydach's fallen heroes was held at St. Mary's Clydach, by the Rev. Percy Moss Weston (Swansea), and the Rev. Thomas Morris (vicar) read out a roll of over 50 names from the parish who had made the supreme sacrifice. The Last Post was sounded by Boy Scouts, and the Dead March was playtd by the Mond Silver Band. After the service a sacred concert was held at the Church Hall. 4 sacred* con cert was held at Calfaria. Dr. Havard Jones presided, and the pro- gramme (arranged by Miss Bossie Wil- liams) was contributed to By the Misses Ruth Jones, Bessie Clee, and Maggie Lewis, Mr. Ben Jones, and Mrs. T. W. Richards and friends. Mr. D. William-s v/as the accompanist. The wounded at the Quarr Hospital were on Friday visited by a concert party I from Carmel. The artistes included Miss Beatrice Hughes, Mr. D. Morris Evans, Miss Kate Morgan, Mr. Tom Jones, and r Mr. D. Roderick. Mr. Llew. Davies was the accompanist, and Mr. D. C. Thomas presided. A meeting to aid recruiting for the W.'A.A.C. was held on Tuesday, Mrs. John Jones presiding. The speakers were Mrs. Colwill (Ministry of Labour), Miss An- drews, Cardiff, and Miss Davies, Swansea. Mr. Herbert Gibbon proposed a vote of thanks to the speakers.

CARMARTHEN. Arrangements have been completed'to establi-sh a basket factory at Carmarthen. There passed away on Monday Mr. Jno. Thomas, Francis-terrace, known in musi- cal circles as Ap Cynon. Some years ago he was precentor at Penuel Baptist Chapel, and conducted a successful choir in the town, and frequently competed and adjudicated at e'-cteddfoclau. Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, of Carmarthen, lectured to a crowded audience at Hir- wain on Monday night on "Marchogion Arthur." The lecture was given under the auspices of the local Cymrodorion Society. Mr. Sam Thomas, Priory-street, Carmar- then, foreman at Carmarthen Junption, received severe injuries to both legs as the result of being run over by a train. He was taken to the Carmarthenshire Infir- mary, where, on Thursday. his left leg wa, amputated above the knee and his right foot at the ankle. Carmarthen Borough Watch Com- mittee on Friday evening appointed Mr. Herbert Hilton. senior inspector of the Southend-on-Sea Force, head constable of the borough in 6ucoession to Mr. A. K. Mayall, who was recently appointed head constable of his native borough of Old- ham. Lancashire. When Clifford Evans (11), son of Walter Evans, 63, Catherine-street, Carmarthen, a soldier, was at the local juvenile court on Monday over to be of good be- haviour for twelve months and put under the charge of the probation officer for stealing throe packets of cigarettes, value Is. lid*, from the G.W.R. delivery van, Head Con-table Mayall remarked: "This is the fifth or sixth member of this family who has been charged at this court with a similar offence." The father was ordered to pay 17s. 6d. costs. At a meeting of the Carmarthen branch of the Associated Society of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen, a resolution was passed demanding the immediate unconditional reinstatement of Engine- man Harries at Carmarthen," and em- phatically protesting against the tyran- nica l methods now rampant." At a conference of War Savings Asso- ciations at Carmarthen, the Rev. B. Parry Grimths presiding, it was decided to .Ippc-. cil to ?i e- iding, it was decided to appeal to 11 places of worship in the town to form associat'o? At a meeting of the Carmarthen Coun- cil the Watch Committee reported that they had received a communication from the Free Church Council suggesting that the committee, before proceeding with the appointment of a new Head Con- j stable, should consider the desirability of merging the borough police force in the county constabulary. To commemorate the capture of Jeru- salem by the British forces, a well-at- tended service was held at Christ Church. Carmarthen. Corpl. C J. Williams, R.E., son of Police Inspector Jas. Williams, Carmar- then, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in carrying wounded under fire in Palestine. S ,me time ago he was gi^~n the Bronze Medal of the Order of the King of Italy. Before the war he was a policeman in Llanellv. Captain (Dr.) Gordon Crossman, son of Councillor John Croasman. Carmarthen, is lying seriously ill with fever in Meso- potamia.

DREFACH. I An important conference of chairmen, secretaries and treasurers of the Gwen- draeth Valley War Savinsrs Associations was held at Drefach School. The Rev. Mr. Richards presided. Representatives were present from Tumbibe, Drefach. Mynvddoerrig, Pontyberem, Llechyfedach, Bankffosfelen. Llanddaros and Pont- henyy. It is proposed to hold public meet- ings to stimulate interest. Mr. W. Gre- vilie, L.C. and M. Bank, Cross Hands, h been appointed treasurer and Mr. H. Mor- gane, Mynyddcerrp. is the secretary.

FFORE ^JTFACH. A meeting was held at Gendros School I under the auspices of Fforestfach and District Allotment and Cottage Garden Food Production Society, wHen Coun- cillor Tom Hopkins (president) occupied the chair. The chairman and secretary having attended the recent conference at Swansea, the latter gave a. full report of I what transpired. While Mr. Morgan ClemeV, Penller- gaer, entered the local chemist's shop on Monday morning, hie pony attached to a trap bolted off. Near the County Police Station Mr. Wm. Bevan, Tregernydd Farm, managed to impede the animal's progress. Climbing into the trap from I behind, he seized the reins, and quickly tempered down the pony. At a meeting of the Glamorgan Standing Joint Committee, at Cardiff, on Monday, a letter was read from the Forestfach and District Trades and Labour Council complailiing that the police had at- tempted to interfere with the holding of meetings in the Co-operative Hall. In a report, the sergeant in charge of the dis- trict stated that he had never interfered with the holding of meetings of the Council. Information had come to his knowledge that a number of young men holding pacifist views had been holding secret meetings, at which "an organiser" I had been present, and he had made in- quiries in the discharge of his duties. The writer of the letter was a young man who was known to hold extreme views. Alderman Jordan said he knew something of the activities of these gentlemen, and he proposed that the letter lie on the table. Colonel Ed- wards-Vaughan proposed that the writer he informed that if he considered the police had acted illegally he had his own 1 remedy. This was carried.

GARNSWLLT. The GarnswHt Young People's Guild were addressed by Mr. Evan P. Richards on the contribution to music made hy the Welsh Baptists up to 1850. Mr. Jonathan Davies < presided, and those who spoke were Miss Olwen Jeffreys, Messrs. M. 1. Morgan, D. L. Thomas, P. Morgan. T. B. Morgan, J. L. Rees and the Rev. T. Robert^ (pastor). A solo was given by Mr. Idwal Jones.

GORSEINON. A memorial service to Pte. Llewellyn Davies, Devon Regt., was held at Libanus, under Recliabite auspices. Addressee were given by Messrs. Thomas Thomas, Ed. Hughes, Joseph Jones and the Rev. Tal- fa.i Davies, who Resided. Mr. Benj. Jones iendered a sacred solo, and the Dead Ma.rch was played by Miss Bessie Dead Lliarch Death due to shock was the verdict re- turned at an inquest at Swansea on Saturday on the body of Haydn Dorien Maden (3), Peny bank-road, Gorseinon, who died at the Swansea Hospital on Thursday morning trom shock caused by swallowing some caustic soda last Aug- ust. Dr. Lowden said death was due to caustic poisoning and severe shock. Gorseinon Ward of the Llandilo-Taly- boat Parish is represented on the Food Control Committee by Messrs. Ed. Hughes David Davies, and Thos. Lewis. fhe Rev. D. H. Thomas, Ebenezer lec- tured on Ficer Pritchard at the Insti- tute on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Cymdeithas Cymredgyddion. There was a musical programme. Mr. Jofooida Davies presided over a re- ception meeting in honour of Pte. Fred Golding, Somerset Light Infantry, at Pon- tardulcis-road English Baptist Church. Following tea, there was a miscellaneous programme, which included a lint- t rimming competition and impromptu speech, the prize in both competitions being secured by Mr. P. J. Jones, the well- known conductor. A gift was presented on behalf of the church bv Mrs. Wibberley. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. W. R. Evans, D. J. Thomas, A. J. Viles. Reggie Goldtng. and Thomas Thomas, whilst the i g?S following sang: Nlipg S. A. Rees, Evelyn Davies, Miss Woodman. Mips Clarke and Mrs E. H Kyte. The Mountain Colliery employers and employes' joint soldiers' relief fund have agreed to pa.y 20s. to each, wife and 2s. 6d. to each child of men who have enlisted from the colliery. Large congregations attended the Eng- lish Baptist Sunday School anniversary Mr W. R. Evans gave a children's ad- dress and a sermon at the morning ser- vice. The afternoon and evening services were taken up with solos, recitations, etc. The Sunday School choir, under the baton of Mr. P. J. Jones, sang an anthem at h evfn.ng service. Miss Woodman and Ur John Morgans were the instru- mentalists, and Mr. W. R. Evans, super- intendent, presided.

I GOWERTON. A training course for teachers in gardening is to be established by the Glamorgan Education Committee at the County Schools. Mr. Thos. E. Rees, Killay. has been appointed instructor. A presentation meeting was held at the Rechabite Hall, on Saturday evening, in connection with the J.O. Rechabites, when presentations of emblems were made to Mr. Archie BMwn and Mr. Bert Jones for services rendered during their term of office. The presentations were made by the Chief Ruler, Mr. Richard Oavies.

GROVESEND. At Mount Pleasant, a welcome-home I' concert was given to Sergeant Kred Wat- kins, R.W.P., and Miss M. A. Roberts, W.A.C.C. Mr. John Beynon presided. The following contributed: Miioses R. Davies, P. Gale, C. Bond, M. Lewis, M. Hnddock, S. Protberoe, Mpy Bayliss, Sis- ter Phil potts, Mesdames Elliott, Yarworth and Excell and Messrs, G. Bennett. Ben Jones, T. Nicholas, A. II. Jones. The or- ganist was Mr. Herbert. Mr. Walter Gale' made a presentation on behalf of the local fund. Pte. Ben Davaies, S W.B.. has been killed in action. Deceased was a porter at Grovesend.

GOLDEN GROVE. The bi-centenary of Williams, Panty- celyn were held at Cross Inn, Dryslwyn, when the Revs. G. Penar Griffiths and J. T. Job spoke on the great Welsh hyifinu- logist. The meetings were held under the auspices of the Llanfynydd and Dis- i trict Welsh Free Church Council.

——— GENDROS. I At a concert at Saron, Gendrog, in ,a%l Of the Sotdier? and Sail&rs? Gift FunV(I Mr. W. R. Francis presided. The follow- ing contributed: Madame Edith Jones Thomas, -Miss Beatrice Hughes, Miss L. J Evans, Mr. Caledfryn Rees, 4n4 Mr. E Hughes (Manenditon).

HENDY. I Pte. Idris Davies, who has seen two years' fighting, was honoured at a wel- come home concert. Mr. B. Jenkins. chairman, presented him with a wallet of Treasury notes on behalf of friends. At a presentation meeting the success- CuI; local tug of war team were formally presented with medals, cups, etc., won in recent tourneys. Councillor T. W. Mor- gans presided, and addresses were de- livered by W. Croft (captain), and L. Hiddleston. A memorial service was held at Capel Newydd Cong. Chapel, Hendy, on Sunday morning, to the late Lieut. R. Alun Jones, of the Tanks Corps, elder son of the Rev. Griffith Jones, the pastor, and of Mrs. Jones. The pulpit was occupied by the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, and music was -rendered under the direction of Mr. E nvies. I Libanus C.M. Church is distributing £21 among its 27 members and adherents who ,.ro with the forceE.

KILLAY. I At a competitive concert at Upper Killay Congregationol Church, the chair- man was Rev. D. Morgan, and the ad- judicators were Miss C. Lloyd, Mr. C. A. Evans, and Rev. M. E. Thomas.

KIDWELLY, i Mrs. Maggie Phillips, Ferry-road, the victim of a burning accident, ha6 suc- cumbed to her injuries. An inquest was held, aild on the evidence of Dr. T. R. Griffiths, a verdict of accidental death by burns was returned. The death took place on Sunday morn-

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LLANDOVERY. The first subscriptions in connection W 4th the Memorial War Savings As9oeia tion at Llandovery were paid Ü; on Sem. day evening. They were received by Miss Muriel P. Thomas, Belmont. th. hon. sec- retary. A War Savings Association, of which Miss Muriel P. Thomas, Delmont, is the hon. secretary, has just been formed at the WilKams Pantvcelyn Memorial Chapel, Llandovery, and in order to assist in winning the war an appeal is made to members to pay in freely. On account of the increa.sed cost of liv- ing, the Llandovery Board of Guardians have decided to increase relief to adults by a shying and to children by sixpence. Extra relief will be granted at Christmas. It is probable that the workhouse will be closed. The death has occurred of Mrs. Hughes, Groft Cottages. She was the mother of Corporal David Hughe.s, who served in the Dardanelles, and of Mr. Dan Davies, Blackpill, Swansea, a South African veteran. On Tuesday, at the Llandovery Cattle Mart, Messrs. J. Davies and Co., auction- eers, of Llandovery, Llandilo, and Llan- dock, conlu. ed an important sale of pedigree Herofoid bull calves, the pro- perty of Mr. Whiteman, The Hyde, Leo- minster. Prices were as follows: 27 guineas, 26 guineas, 24 guineas, and 19 guineas. They also disposed of 50 fat cattle at from S15 to S47 10s.; 6 cows and calves at from S35 to £52 10s.; 750 sheep at from 22s. (id. to 70s., and 40 porkers and baooners at the controlled price of )8s per scot i. TOWN COUNCIL. I Llandovery Town Council at their monthly meeting on Monday co-opted Mr. Ben Jackson a member, in the room of Mr. Physe-Rice, resigned. Sales during the year at the cattle mart totalled £ 38,044, and the net receipts of the Coun- cil were £79 ITs. 6d. from this source. The markets accounts showed a balance on the right side of £ 169 166. 7d. Councillor W. J. Esmond questioned whether the increase in tolls wa.s com- mensurate with the additional expense in the engagement of collectors. The result of sending all the farmers into the market was that many working men's wives were unable to get butter, as it was all snapped up by the hucksters. For the last fort- night they had had no butter in his household. Witli a view to compelling all to pay the tolls Aid liewis urged a special Act of Parliament. Attention was directed to the state of the roads in the borough and outside dis- tricts. The surveyor (Mr. E. Williams), said he was unable to get stones.—The salary of the surveyor and sanitary in- j spector was increased from C32 to .£A5._h Mr. J. Lewis, engineer, was engaged as a whole-time official, at a salary of 1!1 16s. per week.

LLWYNHENDY. Mr. David Harry, Llwynhendv, a director of the Old Castle Tinnlate Works, sustained injuries to his ankle whilst alighting from a tram on Tuesday.

LLAftOILO. I Judge Lloyd Morgan sat for seven hour:; at the Llandilo County Court, on Thurs- day, and such was the amount of work be got through that one case could not be concluded, and another had to go over completely. Nearly all the caseij were from the Ammanford area. A competitive meetimr was held under tho auspices of Kew Chavel Band of Hope. The chairman was Mr. Jno Thomas; ad- judicators Coun J. Stcchens and Mr. Jos. Williams; accompanists. Miss Bronwen Wil- liams and Miss Ccridwen Lewis Awards: Bar teat: Miss Helena Jones. County School. Rccit. (10 to 15): Maggie May Harries, New- road. Impromptu questions (under 10): Elwvp Griffiths, Gwili House. Solo (10 to 13): Evelyn Edwards. Recit. (under 10): Wyridliam Parry; 2. Elw.vn Griffiths. Kojo iunder 10): Wyndham Parry 2. Elwyn Grif- fiths. Translation (ever 13): Mr. Dan Evan*. County School. Translation (under 10): EJ- WVi1 Griffiths. Solo (over 12): Misi Ceinwcn Williams. Recit. (over 13): D1. Lewis. County School. Duett • Misses Helena Jones anj Ceinwen Williams. The secretary walt Miss Evelyn Morris. Overdale. and trea- surer Miss Ceinwen Williams the Cafe. The beautiful hymn. Lausanne." was sune at the close to the memory of the late Rev. Rhys J. Huws. Bryn Seion. Glanamman. Tho wedling took place at Llandilo Parish Church, on Wednesday. of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Hurren and Mr. Frank T. Greenwood, Llandilo. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr T. T. Price. The best man was Mr. Liv- ingstone A. Thomas, Carmarthen. The Misses Mildred Greenwood and Dorothy R Prioe were bridesmaids. The clergy were the Ven."Archdeacon Williams, Rev. Aldred Williams; and Rev. W. Arthur Jones. The Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., pastor of the English Congregational Church, has returned after four months with the Y.M/C.A. in France. A competitive meeting at Ebenezer Bap- tist Young People's Guild was held on Tuesday. Mr. D. Protheroe presided The. adjudicators were Mr. Oakley Rees and Mr. Jno. Bowen. The successful quartet was led by Mr. Mansel Smith. The memorial service at Ebenezer to the late Lee.-Cpl. W. W. Perks "(New-road) and Pte. Rochford was well attended, The Rev. G. Edmund Williams officiated. At Abbey House School on Wednesday an entertainment was held in aid of St Dunstan's Home. The operetta, A Japanese Girl," and the sketch. The New Maid." were performed.

I LLANNON. I At a meeting of the LLannon Parish Council, Mr. W. Grevilie presiding, it was resolved that the whole Council should act as the local Food Control Com- mittee, in connection with the Llaneliy Rural District Council. Mr. Daniel Lewis, Pontyberem, one of the parish councillors, was recommended for the vaca.ncy on the district council caused by the death of Mr. T. Seymour.

I LLANMORLAIS. Bombardier D J. Matthews, son of Mr. John Matthews, Llanmorlais, Penclawdd. w ho some time ago won th Military Medal, has gained a further distincriaS. The military authorities have given him a certificate setting forth his bravery in keeping a line of communication while under heavy shell fire. Bombardier Matthews, who is 22 years old, is now in a school of instruction with a view to being given a commission. He was for- merly employed as a miner at the Lynch Colliery, Llanmorlais.

[ MORRISTON. Another of the weekly concerts ar- ranged by the members of Horeb Chapel was held on Tuesday evening. T1- pro- ceeds were in aid of the Chapel Fund for the Soldiers and Sailors. Mr. Wm. Davies (Tan-y-lan) presided. The occasion was also taken to present Pte. M. L. Cole with a wristlet watch on behalf of the church. At Tabernacle Schoolroom on Saturday, a concert was held in aid of Mr. T. Grif- fiths, who has been unable to workk for over 12 months. Mr. T. J. Williams, M.P. presided. I -Under the auspices of the Tabernacle Young People's Guild a musical pro- gramme was provided on Tuesday even- ing by Pentrepoeth Sunday School. The Rev. J. J. Williams presided

PONTARDAWE. Miss Theodora Wilson was the chief speaker at a meeting held at the Public Institute, Pontardawe on Friday night. The Rev. Llew. Bowyer. Alltwen, pre- sided. Nurse M. Royle, who has held the posi- tion of matron at the Glanrhyd Auxiliary- Hospital, Pontardawe, since the opening of that institution in April last, left the V [I JIev on Fridav for a rest. The wounded soldiers from Glanrhyd and the Infirmary, nlimbering over a hundred, together with taffs, assembled on the Cross and fave the matron an enthusiastic send-off. A bouquet was presented to Nurse Royle and wishes were expressed that she would be able to return at an early date. A sacred concert was held at Bethesda Chapel, Ynysmeudwy, on Sunday night in aid of the Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund. Councillor J. Thomas presided. Those who contributed were Miss S. M. Jenkins. Mis$Marion Davies, Mr. D. J. Davies (National winner, Maesteg), and Mr. Erasmus Morgan (Pontardawe). Mrs. Evans, Ynysmeudwy accompanied, and there was a large attendance.

PONTARDULAIS. I The winner of the recent billiard tournament at the Conservative Club was Mr. Rufus Gabe. The runners-up were Messrs. John Rees, Tonybonau, and Ben Rees, Bryn. At Hope Cong. Chapel on Saturday, by the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.D., the mar- riage was solemnised of Miss Olive Lewis, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs. Walter C. Lewis, Waungron, and Mr. Trevor Thomas, Pantyffynnon. The bride was formerly an assistant mistress at Garn- swllt Cou')cil Schools. The death has taken place of Mrs. Wil- liam Morgan, Penywern Villa, Pentre- bach. The deceased lady, who was about 45 years of age, was a daughter of the !ate Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harris, Llwyni- fanddn, and she was a prominent worker at Ebenezer C.M. Church. At the Fountain Hotel Mr. William Alexander, Thorn Dale, was presented with a pocket aneroid barometer by his nx-fellow-officials at Graig Merthyr Col- liery, on the occasion of his leaving to take up an important position at Ynyshir. Councillor W. J. Davies presided, and •uklressss were delivered by Messrs. Arthur Williams (un.der-manager), Wm. Edwards, W. P. James, and Tom Coslett, fireman. Mr. Alexander has conducted classes in mining, and is also a cultured musician. The following will act as Sub-Committee under the local Food Control Committee: Messrs. George Digby Bayliss, Thomas Jenkins and David Allen. Under the auspices of the Discharged Soldiers' and Sailors' Association, a repeat performance of Change was given at Haggar's Theatre on Wednesday evening by Mr. Dan Matthews and his selected company. Capt. (Dr.) R. J. Isaac pre- sided, and congratulated the Bit Badge men on the excellent work they were doing. During the evening the following soldiers on furlough were presented with Treasurv notes:—Sergt. J. W. Bond, M.M., Sergt. W. Williams, D.C.M., Dvr. W. T. Llewelyn, Signaller G. Samuels, Sergt. J Farrington, Pte. T. Thomas, Pte. J. Young and Dvr. Idris Davies. Sergt. Jaiiiec Bond. of the Welsh, whose wife and family live at Waungron, at •V.ntnrdulnis, has just been awarded the D.C.M. He won the M.M. last year for meritorious work on the Somme. Bond was formerly employed at the Graig Mer- Miyr Colliery. Mr. Stephen Jeffreys, Lanelly, is con- ducting a mission at Goppa. Pontardulais has now ten war Ravings associations. At the* Council Schools J2715 has been subscribed since March. The N,iyimitteo are hoping to iss-ue 1,000 certi- ficates before the end of the year. On Tuesday, at St. Teilo's Church, the ,P,-cdO,,Ir,g "lyacr soltrnni-,Pd of Mr. Daniel John Jones, Elm Villa, Waungron, and Mrs. Annie Richards, 2, James-street. The ceremony war, performed by the vicar, the Rev. W. C. Morgan. The bridegroom is a prominent Churchman, and an ex-preeen- tor of St. Martin's. Grovesend. War in the Air" was the ttle of a lecture at the Drill Hall on Wednesday in oonection with the National War Sav- ins' Campaign. Ueut. D. J. Davies. chairman of the local committee, presided, ttyid the lecturer was Mr. Thomas Davies, T^ir eh grove. Mr. Isaac Thomas manipu- lated the lantern.

SWANSEA. The funeral took place on Tuesday of Mrs. J. H. Lee, wife of Councillor J., H. Lee, at Danygraig, the officiating mini- ster being the Rev W. Evans, St. Thomas. It was announced at St. Paul's Congre- gational Church, Swansea. on Sunday that the Rev. W. Pedr Williams, of Lon- don, has accepted tho pastorate of the church. At Birmingham Poultry and Cage Birds Show, which was held over the weeknd, Mr. F. Edwards, Swansea, was highly successful in cage birds, taking five first prizes and two specials with 6ix birds. Half-fee scholarships at the Swansea Grammar School for the school year 1917-18 have been awarded to: H. P. Ben. nett, J. R. H. Coutts, W H. Harries, T. H. James, D. W. Jones, N. G. Matthews. C. Richard' and A. D. Skirrow. An interesting function took place at the Terrace-road Schools on Friday afternoon, the occasion being a presentation to Mr. George W. Dorrell. who is caving to be- come Investigation Officer (Boys' Welfare, under the Welfare and Health Depart- ment of the Ministry of Munitions.

COMPLETELY CURED AFTER 8 YEARS' SUFFERING. Mr. James Blanksby, 41, Pitts-street, Sheffield, writes:—" I have been a suf- ferer for eight years with unbearable pains in my back. Many a time they have had to run for a doctor. I could not bear the pain. It used to take my breath away. I was advised to try Baker's Backache Pellets. I got a Is. 3d. box, and am pleased to say I am completely cured. I have not needed any more, and I think they have been a miracle to me. I shall always recommend Baker's Back- ache Pellets." Baker's Backache Pellets are the people's remedy, and cost only Is. 3d. per box, from Boots' 555 branches, Taylor's Drug Co., and all chemists, or porpt frw. in plain wrapper, direct from Baker's Medicine Co., Ltd., 1, Southampton-row, London, W.C. The funeral took place on Monday of the 'ate Mrs. Mary Ann Gough, widow of the late Mr. Wm. Gough, for many years en- gineer of H.M. Prison, Swansea. Death due to Bright's disease and cerebral hemorrhage was returned in the case of George Greenslade (03), 2, Peter- street, Swansea, found dead in bed. Financially, as well as from the point of view of musical excellence, the sacred concert held at the Empire, Swansea, on Sunday night in aid of the Comforts Fund of the Swansea Police, was an un- qualified success. Wm. Llewellyn Owen, son of Mr. D. L. Owen, St. Helen's-avenue, Swansea, has been promoted to the rank of Second- Lieut. in the Special Reserve, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Lieut. Owea was for many years with his father in business. The wedding took place at St. Mary's Parish Church on Thursday of Lieut. W. Forbes Browne, Welsh Regiment, eldest son of Lieut. and Mrs. It. Forbes Browne. of Skettv, and Miss Hilda B. Mattey, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mattey, George-street, Swansea. A well known Swansea sportsman diec on Saturday night in the person of Mr. W. Messer, of Terrace-road, late of St. Thomas. The deceased, who was a director of the Swansea Town Association Club, was the father of Billy" Messer, the Swansea Town and Newport County forward, who is now on the way to one of the distant fighting fronts. At an inquest at Swansea on Monday on the body of JcilIl Joyce (181), 10, Edward- street, Swansea, killed whilst working as a fitter's helper at the Pacific Fuel Works on Saturday morning, it was stated there was a gash four inches long on the left forearm, and fracture of the base of the skull. Death was car J by a fractured skull and shock.—Verdict accordingly. An interesting presentation was made by the staff of the Swansea Post Office to Mr. XV. E. Pile, a late colleague, who had recently left the service owing to ill- health. Mr. Pile had been in the postal service for 23 years, and was greatly esteemed by all ranks, and great sym- pathy is felt for him. The presentation took the form of a wallet of Treasury notes, and was made on behalf of the staff by Mr. R. Davies, one of the senior officers. The death has taken place rather sud- denly of Mr. David Protheroe, of Rich- ards-street, Manselton. Deceased was at one time a member of the Swansea Police Force, and a man of splendid physique, standing 6ft. 3in. in his stockings. Shortly after the outbreak of war he joined the Oxford and Bucks Regiment, and was rapidly promoted to sergeant. He saw active service in France and Salonika. In the latter place he was severely wounded in the thigh, and after spending sometime in hospital in England was even- tually discharged. Deceased was well known and highly respected, and was an old employe of the Cwmfelip Tinplate Works as a steelworker.—At an inquest held at Cwmbwrla on Wednesday evening a verdict of Death from heart failure was returned. LOCAL POLICE. Wilhelm Nilsen (24). steward, was at Swansea on Saturday charged with steal- ing five 6-Ib. tins of beef, value £ 1 15s., from a barque. George Robbins (46), UJioursr, was charged with receiving.— Nilsen was fined £5 and 5s. interpreter's fee, and Robbins. against whom there were previous convictions, was sent down for three months. It took half a dozen detectives to 'ook after you," said Detective-Superin- tendent ITayse of Abraham Lipshitz (19), A Russian marine store dealer, charged at Swansea on Monday with failing to report himself for military service,—Fined, S10 and handed over. At the Swansea Police Court, on Tuesday, Mr. Jones, surveyor to the Gower Council, aprlied, for the withdrawal of five sum- ir.onscs against Penclawdd boys for break- itig tapea. Mr. J. H. Rosser pointed out they were not entitled to do thie, but wouli have to a-ait the Bench to withdraw the cases. The Bench also imposed costp. Mr. Roeser add- ing This is our decision, not yours." For neglectinpr to join thier James Jacobs and Abda Ruff. firemen, were each fined 1,5. Robert Morgan, farmer, was fined 20s. for failing to keep posted in a prominent position on his premises a list of his em- ployes. I The Cwmbwrla Co-operative Society, Ltd.. were at Swansea on Monday sum- moned on three counts for imposing, or at- tempting to impose, a condition rehiring t the purchase of another article on Nov. 2nd and 10th. Oaradog Davies, manager, was summoned for aiding and abetting on four counts, and Thomas Pendry, assis- tan,t on three counts. Mr A. H. Hield (deputy town clerk), prosecuted, and Mr. Marlay Samson (in- structed by Mr. W. R. Francis), defended. The Bench fined the Society Clot) (£2ó in each caee of the four summonses), Cara- dog Davies k4 (£1 on each summons), and Pendry, the assistant, was fined 10s. in each of the three cases.

ST. CLEARS. The quarterly meetings of the W¡\l Carmarthenshire Congregational Associa- tion were held at Bethlehem Chapel, St. Clears, on Wednesday, the Rev. D. E. Wil- liams, Henllan, presiding, when a strong protest was made against the holding of any round-table conference with a view to a re-opening of the question of endowments dellt with ia the Welsh Church Act. A resolution was also passed opposing State Purchase.

THREE CROSSES. A welcome home was given to Pte. W Williams at the Congregational Church, Mr. D. Gravelle presiding. The following took part:—Mrs. Stanley Davies, Mr. Luther Thomas, D. Evans and D. Kneath. A cheque was presented to Pte. Williams bv Mr. D. Kneath on behalf of the inhabi- tants- the accompanist was Miss Evelyn L. Davies.

I TYCROES. An accident happened at Pantyffynnon Colliery to William John Davies, Maes- bach, Tycroes. He was engaged in lAani- pulating a curling box containing a large lump of coal, in a low and narrow road- way when the whole overbalanced, falling upon his thigh, which was badly frac- tured. He was conveyed to Swansea Hos- pital. David Idris Richards, Cefngorwydd. the young boy who was accidentally shot. last week. is makingg satisfactory pro- gress.

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