Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

*tRTHS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. MARRIAGES. RA-)BPRIM.-At Mount Calvary Danygraig, on the 22nd. by the Rev. Curtis Roberts Walter David Rees, of Crumlin Burrows, to Elizabeth (Ciasie) McQue, of Dany- srraig. ¡r.'&. DEATHS. BOXFTAM.—On' Saturday. May 25th. at 33 Trafalgar-terrace. Thomaa. tne beloved husband of Mary Bonham. CLEMENT. Davici Clement. Llanfryn House. Iftroyddbach aged 71, OIl May 27tli. JOVBS.—At Upper Claae. Mynyddbarh. Ilarv Edith, the beloved wife of John J ones, and daughter of T. J. Evans. Haul. » age Contractor l'ROBSER.-Elea.nol' Prosser 26th inst., at 65, Matthe-w-etreet: aged 85. BOBERIS.On Mav 27th. at 125 St. Helen's- a.venue Richard Thomas (Dick; Ro'>erts, only son of Mr. Thomas Roberta, builder., > K IRRûW.-on the 26th iust.. at 4 The Grove. Uplands, Lilian Mary. wife of B. Ft Skirrow.

PUBLIC NOTICES. SWANSEA. !?sp.utifu| Sands, Scenery, Amusements, and Safe Bathing. Guide and List of A))art,ment.s, Postage 2d. H Publicity Office, 4, Prospect Place. CHILD WELFARE E XH I B IT 1(3 N IJnr the Auspices of the Glamorgan u Education Committee and the Aberavon town Council and the Margam Urban District Council). CONSTITUTIONAL HALL Z PORT TALBOT, on Thursday and Friday, JUNE 6th and 7th, 1913. J The Exhibition will he Open Eiydi Day from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (for Cllildren • Only); 2.30 to 5 p.m^, and 6 to 9 p.m. $%art Instructive Addromes Daily by Mrs. RUSS BARKER (of London), at 11 a.m., 3.30 p.m., and 7.30 p.m. ADMISSION FREE. 29th May, 191S. SAI Li NGS. — —  South & East Atrica. UMnXJliunnij ROYAL MAIL ROUTE. CASTLE The Cape Natil, j UMUtt-t. Tpan»va=«. Rh i desia, LINE East African Ports, LfRE Mauritius, &c. For Sailings and Other Information, apply to the Head Office, 3 and 4, Fen. church-etrcflt, London, E.C. 3, or in Swan- øea to T. R. W. Mason and Co., or Bertie Perkins and Co. WHITE STAR LINE, Liverpool to Australia. CALLING AT CAPE TOWN (SOCTH AFRICA). Fares: To Australia, £ 39 to £ 32; to Cape Town, t22 15s. to £31 3s. These steamers are twin screw, fitted with bilge keels, and have been specially constructed for the Colonial trade. The accommodation comprises Smoking. Read- ing and Dining Rooms. Surgeon and Stewardess carried. For further particulars apply to the Local Agents: WHITE STAR LINE, Liverpool; 1, Coekspur-street, S.W.I, and "?. Leaden?n-streer, E.C.3, London. MONEY. MONEY. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE CO. (Ltd.) 18, PARK STREET, SWANSEA, Slake Cash Advances Daily, from £ 1 0 to £ 1 ,000. o Charge unless Business dODij. Strictly Private and Confidential- T'ur further particulars, apply H. B. JONES, Manager. LOST AND FOUND. J FOUN-D, on Wibley Marsh. Lfanrhiddian. I- Dark Brown Stallion Pony. If not claimed within 7 days from this date will ,old to defray expenses.—The Steward of the Manor, Estate Office. Penrice Castle, Rev Holds ton. 260A5-51 MISCELLANEOUS. 4 LLOTMENT Holders and Gardeners can -iA. wonderfully increase their erotis by top-dressing- with Horticultural Rito.—Soid Davies, Grocer. London House. Pontardulais. 'TwMAVON— Numbers 11. 14, 17, 19. and t- M. Miners-row, for Sale by Private .U. i-c-a ty. -Apply Mr. Moses Thomas. Aber- J a von. ce ) OR SALE. No 34. Rockidgham-terrpce, 1. Britonferry, and ;hed in rear.-Par. ticulars. apply Mr. Wm, Lewie, 70, Shelone Uardens, Britonferry. 259A6-1 ALLOTMENT Holders and Gardeners can A wonderfully increase their crop3 by -top-dressing with Horticultural Ritc,I-old by Pontardulais Co-Operative Society, Ltrt. and at- Gorseinon. AXTAR ON RATS.—" Rodine" hai Poison VT makes a. clean sweep in one night. Ttead ermin dry up A?olute eTternuna- 1.01 uaranteed. Swift and deadly. 'Tina. fid, ls. 5s., 5e.: post. .d.-Harley. Cfhemist. Perth. TO BOOT REPAIRERS. OU-»rtvJAft PA!RS OLD AR?Y BOO'[8.1m. I J-V, proved grading -uitable for CititiM wear, after repair: 20 pairs for £ 5 lOs-; sacks 1s. Cheaper grade, in 100 pair lots only. £ 3 19s. 21:. !<ack<, 4a 20.000 pairs! Brown Australian Boots at 4s. 9d. per Dair in bags of 25 pairs. ',000 Pairs Canadian Field Boote, lace to knee 69s. dozen pairs:'sacks Is Nett. cb with order: carriage forward, JOHN TAYLOR AND SONS. LTD.. leather! and Boot Factors, Governmert Contractors. Norland-road Nottine Hill. London. Est low flECTOROFhTEATH BURIED. | Tne funeral of the Rector of Neath, che Z< Arnold Frederick EvanF,. M.A., which took place on Monday afternoon, occasioned an unusual tiemonstration of public ..v.m. pathy and reverence. The whole town was in mourning, ml business was temporarily easpendeu. At three o'clock a memorial service wvA held at, St. David's Church, con- ducted by the Archbishop of Monmouth, at whioh all cle. of the community at- tended. Leaving the cuujeh for the Old Llantwit Cemetery, the cortege, which was over half a mile in length, paused through- a living avenue of sympahtetio citizens. like cortece was beaded By the Neaih Horeugh Police Force, under Chief Con- stable W. Histtins, and followed bv the Mayor and Corporation, county and bor- ough magistrates, members of the Neatt board of Guardians. Neath Rural District Council members of the Mothere Union ot St David's a.nd St Catherine's churchwar- ilfnd sidesmen of St. Thomas'. St. lia-id's and St. Catherine's Churches, and the surplioed choirs and robed clergy, which included the Ven. Arohdeacon of Mon- mouth. Canon Johnson, the vicars of Duf- frrn Gadoxton, Aberpergwm. Baglan, Aber- won, Resolven, Oilybebyll Cadoxton-juxta- Harry Port- Talbot. Margam. Abe ram an. Abetdårre. and Rhymney. the Revs. D. Kvakne, J. Bichanie (curatee Neath), A. B Davies (curate of Duffryn). Alcwyn Jones (estate of Tonna), and J Morgan (curate of Orjrnaat). The oome. of plain oak, w" oovered with beautiful floral tributes and the sidesmen ol St., David's acted as bearers. The chief TOonradrfl were W. and Mrs. Wallace Evans (brother and sister-in-law), and Mrs. Dr. Jones. Brecon (cousin). The service at the jffareside was conducted by the Archdeacon of Monmouth, assisted by the Rev. D. Evans, flora} tributes were sent by the follow- loc-.Mr. and Hzos Wallace ETa-n (London). Jlp. and Mrs. Moore Gwyn (Duffryn) Mrs Krra. sta (Cajrlesbush). St. David's and St. Th*ii"—* Sunday Schools. Mrs. and Miss. R. • Morgan and Mr. LI. Morgan. St. David's ltwxan and Mr. U. eaeriatora. Mr. and Mrs O. Thr mas and sfanSy. ?M Davies' 8ehool t$chers and ■cfeolan. St. David's Bible Class, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, sidesmen, members, and "M- cials 6f the Nth Board of Guardians the Mother*' Union. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, jKr. and Mrs. Hammond and family (Pen- eaeran). Mrs. and Miss Mills. Miss Lee fluz- Mr. and Mrlll. Earle Mr. and M's .T rftxjjc 8 and family. Mr and Mrs. H. r#arauel and family. Mrs. Howell Harries rUd family. Willie, Winnie, and phyma t Sella, and the clergy of the parish.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. It requires the wonderful iorti- lude of the heroic Fr^ieh people t-o detect to-day the silver lining of the clouds which neatly cover the skie-s. The Germans in Soisg-otis- Bheiius three parts surrounded— the enemy's claim of 25,000 pri- i soilers and his tvssertioa that } French and English reserve's which ] were rushed up were defeated "— the danger to Paris, evo-r present, but not much spoken of—the loss of the Aisne line—lu'iv are military facts and military r ..ims and fears that are well warranted to induce, in the mind of the lmprofessicmal man, the gloomiest thoughts. Yet Paris remains hopeful! The Parisian refuses to despair. The guns are creeping nearer and nearer his be- loved city, but, says he with Shakebpere | Have noi heard great ordnance in tjie ti del, And heaven't artillery thunder in the 1 skies r Paris indeed nourishes "the mighty! hopes that make us men. To-da. its messages n6pirit us. The re- serves defeated: o. no; Paris this morning send s us the intelli. genee that our torces of manoeuvre,: whiyh are already goiag into actiou. are arriving by \va\ s of access which are completely clear of observa-1 lion. Paris l'duse to be ca&t? i'ar? s rcfuett? t<) be cast i Its citizens, in the words of one writer to-day, acknowledge that the situation k undeniably eerioue and grave, but they lemember that th-c-v have livid through far darker days, and that in the end they have invariably iie-, 1'eat," I the designs ot the inntr. We have not c iie< ktscl for i'our years," a Taris newspaper remurks. the faba- lous blows of the Marne, the Y'eer, the I b jaime, and Verdun to succumb in the I last quarter 01 an hour." Tru h. a lesson here for those of l I littl faith in our country who are beginning to think that the star of the Allies has set- It is anything but easy to say the ¡ just thing and the useful thing about the Ai-n<- break. The Ger- mans advanced twelve miles m twenty-four hours over difficult country, and although we have con- fidence that in the long run all will be well, that fact makes the inven- tion of reassuring banalities a mere waste of time. Again the, German attack is not yet checked, which makes any topographical criticism very hazardous. The following facts seem established. All the features I of the March assault were repeated, with the exception that tanks seem to have played a more important part. The same shock divisions were employed. They were brougltt, up by that secret system which is the greatest contribution the Ger- mans have made to the science the offensive since the war began. One day, when we regain the initia- tive, it may help us to crush them. There was the same short, terrific and highly efficient gas shell bom- bardment, and then the mass at- tacks. Opposed to them were some British divisions which had with- stood the fiercest shocks of the two previous offensives, and some un- enumerated French divisions. It I is quite obvious, and indeed, freely admitted, that the numbers opposed t to the assault were quite inade- quate to sustain it, and they were forced to retire. The British division's seem to I have stuck it like tigevs, but. as the communiques of both armies con- fess. the weight of the attack could not be sustained. It it evident that the immediate reinforcement pros- pects were not considered favous- able enough to attempt resistance on the Aisne height's, and even the. Vesle was reached and passed gome time during Tuesday morning. The ndvance fighting still continues. It is fortunate that, the break came in a sector which permitted, a very flexible defence, and the ground yielded is not vital in the: wider sense, but still the Germans have got far enough for safety. At the moment of writing, a message from a correspondent with the French Army announces that reinfo". ments are arriving and that the worst is believed to be over. That is most welcome news, and we must hope that it is true.

DYSPEPTICS GET RELIEF OR MONEY BACK. A REMAEKABLE REMEDY. I i The contention that over 90 per oent. of ¡ all stomach trou bles are either directly or indirectly due to aeiditv or food fer- mentation, seems to be amply proven by* the uniformly instant relief experienced by sufferers from indigestion and dys- pepsia, who take half-a-teaspooofnl of pure Bisurated Magnesia in a little water immediately after eating. Many dyspeptics, however, have tried eo many highly praised remedies without obtain- ing relief, that they have begun to think ¡ nothing can help them. It is therefore a l matter of pleasant surprise to these people to learn that every bottle of I Bisuratc/i Magnesia is accompanied by a binding guarantee to return the pur- chase price if it failE to give complete satisfaction—proof positive of our confi- dence that Bisurated Magnesia, which is readily obtainable of any chemist, and costs but 3s. for a large bottle, is the most remarkable remedy ever- known for dyspepsia, indigestion, acidity, lfatulence and etomaeii troubles generally. ¡

THE SCHOOL AGE. I A report of the conference at the County Education Authority with reference to the new Education Bill was discussed at Tuesday's meeting of the Neath Educa- tion Committee. The Chairman (Aid. Hopkiti Morgan) said one of the primary objects in the establishment of middle schools was to prevent overlapping. Dr. D. LI. Davies did not think the attempt to increase the school age to Itf would be successful, and thought the parents should be asked for an opinion. Aid. H. P. Charles: And 70 per cnt. of the parents would «end their children to work al the age of 12 if they :(."0111!1. At least that is my opinion in N^ath. The question was deferred. i' >

AMMANFORD. Mrs. W. N. Jones, vice-piesidenfc of th | Carmarthenshire Red Croea Society, who has raud « her home at Dyffryn, the centre ot Red Cross activity in Ammall- ford and the Amman Valley since the early days of the war, was honoured on Tuesday evening at the Ciiun-h Room by the working party of Ammanford and Bettws, who presented her with a valu- able timepiece, a fftuttin dish, and an Hut-ograph album containing" the eigna- tares of contributors, in recognition of her excellent work. Stoker David Thomas, H.X.K., son of Mrs-. Thomas. 27, Villier#-road, Amman- ford. who died at the Naval Barracks. j Chatham, as the result of pneumonia, was interml at Llangadock on Saturday, when a large nurubr of his friends jour- neyed with the body, and the Ammanford band headed the cortege. 14-0 had only been a fortnight with the forces The Ammanford Council on Friday de- cided to inereaae tho salary of their clerk, Mr. T. M. Evans, from A'80 to J6120 per annum. It was stated that Mr. Evans's remuneration had remained unchanged for the past six years. The headmaster a.nd staff of the Amman Valley County School provided an enjoy- able social evening on Monday to the members of the Animanlord Male Voice Tarty, of whom the conductor is Mr. G. R. Jne." upon the assistance which they rendered the school choir in its recent performance of Hiawatha's Wedding Fisast. NO DEMAND NOTES. The Ammanford Council on Friday evening, Mr J. H. Jones presiding, con- sidered the position of the rats collector. It was stated to the Council that Mr. John Phillips, Glanamman, came to the assistance of the Council at great pej-t-onal sac rifled at an important juncture to conclude certain work, and upon the completion of the same he was complemented by the district auditor, and ho was now anxious to be released. On the ether hand, the Council had made oertain suggestions with rftgard to the reinstatement of Mr. T. J. Rees to the Local Government Board, and had asked for their guidance, which, after a lapse of considerable time, was u'ot forth- coming. The current rates had not com- menced to be collected, and the financial position in consequence of this delay was becoming serious, tl,00 having to be collected within the next few weeks, and no demand notes had vet been issued. On the motion of Mr. John Davies, se- conded by Mr. David Jones. Mr. T. J. Rees was elected rate collector and assis- tant officer for the current financial half- year, and that the dork be instructed to explain to the Local Government Board. -0.

BRYNAMMAN. I Under th* presidency of Mr. J. Penter Thon^as, a meeting of electric light con- Burners was held at the Upper Brynam- man Schools to protest against the new rate imposed by the electric company of 2s. per month for light. It waa resolved unanimously that the consumers should make a determined stand against the new rate, and should anyone's light be discontinued for non-payment a meeting I should be called immediately to deaJ with the matter. DEAD Ii\ A KILN. I On Thursday morning the dead body ot I George Davies, Coronation-road, Bryn- aromau, was found in a lime-kiln in the Black Mountain, near Brynamman. It appears that deceased had been missing I from home since 9.30 on Monday morn- I ing, when he left home with the object ci restarting the di-sused lime kilns on I the mountain side, having apparently negotiated matters in connection with the taking over of the lime works. His wife, on taking his mid-day meal to the scene of operations, could not find her husband, but came across his coat I with their pet dog, who had gone with hirl master in the morning, sitting on the I' garment. Not returning home on Mon- day evening t'.C. 'Thomas was consulted, and investigations were at once pro- ceeded with, with no results. On Thursday a party of miners, about 49 in number, undertook to search for the missing man, and made an exhausted in- spection of the kilns on the mountain, going as far as to excavate the interior of same, but in vain. On Friday morn- ing a large number of miners again vol- unteered to resume the search, with the result above described. Evidently the unfortunate man had, in the act of loos- ing the half-burnt limestones from the body of the kiln with a bar, fallen into the debris and suffocated. He had only been a resident of Brynamman for the last 13 months. He had previously ten- arted a farm between Cwmgorse and Rhydyfro, and before that lived at Y Maesrdd House, near Llandilo. He was 5)3 years 00 age.

BURRYPORT. On .Tuesday afternoon a successful jumble sale took place at the Parish Hall, Burryport. in aid of the Red Cross Fund. Mrs. Garnonn Williams, wife of Mr. Gar- nons Williams, agent of the Earl of Ash- burnfaam, announces that the sale of flags realised .£12 14s. 10d., and the jumble gale over J617, with some more money yet to come in. LIVELY STREET SCENE. I A discharged soldier named Daniel Mor- tan (26), Ashbitrnham-road, Burryport, was charged at the Llanelly Police Court, on Tuesday, with being drunk and disorderly, and also with assaulting P.O. Evan Davies. The otBcer iHtid be fecund defendant quar- relling with a. wounded soldier, who had practically lost the use of him right arm. Defendant, who said he was 26 years of age, said that he bad been discharged from the Army. M he was goffering fiom heart trouble, and he had since been rejected three timee. The Clerk: -There isn't mtloh the matter with you if it rakes four men to get you to the police station. Previous oonrictions having been re- ported, defendant was sent to prison for one month with hard labour.

CRAIGCEFNPARC. I Mr. John Arthur Williams, Craigcefn- pare, has succeeded in bringing off a double event in the eisteddfodic world. He captured the prize offered for the best recitation of Bore'r Gymanfa" (W. Crwys Williams) at both Pontrhydyfen and Cwmtwrch ou successive Saturdays. He is a brother of the Rev. W. Crwys Williams, the Welsh National bard.

CLYOACH. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon o*. the late Mr. John Maybery, of Lone-road, (. iydach, who passed away suddenly on the previous Thursday. De- ceased, who was a married man, took his children to the Swan, oa Sands on Tues- day last, and while there was taken seriously ill from an internal complaint. He cam home, and ufc the following day was taken to the Swana?a Ho?pitRl, where lie died early the next morning. The interment took place at the burial- ground of St. John's Church. At the evening service at Cal^aria Bap- tist Church, Clydach, on Sunday, the congregation stood up as a mark of silent sympathy with the Rev..). Vincent Thomas, pastor of Salem C.M. Church. Clydach, in his rwent lwretveuieiit-tite death of bis father, Rev. T. E. Thomas, O.D., Llandovery. A J/ondon Concert Party, touring under tlie direction of Miss Mary Payot, visited the Quarr Hospital on Friday. The varied programme was Dluch appreciated. A I vote of Ihan-iS was proposed by 'ergt.. Treraskes and "seconded by Corpl. Ainger. The chairman of the concert party niove-1 nient is Sir C. Hubert Parry, i At a meeting held under the auspices of the local Sailors' and Soldiers* Recep- I t.ion Committee at thf Public Hall, Clydach. on Wednesday evening. Miss Su-ift Martin, of Bethania-roa d. Clydach, who '.vas home on If-ave after having } served months with the W.A.A .C. in France, was made the recipient of a gift of money. -o.

CARMARTHEN. I Carmarthen Borough Education Com- mittee has appointed Mr. Reginald Hop- kins, of Pentre. Ystrad Rhondda., tem- porary headmaster of Johnstown Council School. The Carmarthen f'ire Brigade were, called out on Tuesday to a fire at the I premises of Mr. D. P. Davies, cabinet- maker, Church-street. The outbreak was extinguished quickly, and the damage wae not extensive. Mr. Nicholas Thomas Fleming, of Miue- ¡ head and L'.a.nfallteg, Carmarthenshire, who died 19th February last, aged 73 years, left estate of the gross value of 515,122, with net personalty £ 11,234. The testator left £50 to his gardener Adam ,)Iurray, P,15 to each other servant of three years' service, JE250 to his wife, hid pre- mises (The oeacon) and his furniture to his wife for life, and the residue of his estate to his daughter Violet or her issue. At Carmarthen, on Monday, Win. Sees, Towyside (a former member of the Tony Board of Conservators) and Wm, Elias, Woods-row, two coraolo fishermen, were fined ea li for catching a eewin during the weekly close time. At Carmarthen on Monday, Thomas Barlas, 7, Oak-terrace, referring to an application made for an ejectment order against him by David Dyer, 2, Oak-ter- race, submitted that the law of ejectment did net apply to him. He had done his best to remove to another bouse he had rented in Johnstown tiinco June, but was unable to ob,ein I am in the position of an individual standing in a queue, and I have to wait my tUTU," he said. The case was adjourned for a month. At a meeting of the Carmarthen Borough Food Committor, on Tuesday, the Rev. Fuller Mills suggested the advisability of i reducing the retail price of butter, which was fixed at 2s. 4,ld. per lb. some months I ago. The supply, he said wae more plenti- ful in the summer months, and the price ought to be lowered for at least a few ¡ weeks.

CROSS HArDS. Elizabeth Mary Morgan (22) New Lodge, Cross Hands, applied at the Uanelly Polices Court, on Monday, for an amliatioii order against a you:? collier named John Mor- gan, Brynmawr. Crosg Hands. The mater- uity was admitted. The applicant was an orphan girl. The Bench made an order of 5j. per week. The presiding magistrate (Mr. Eobt. Margrave) stated that they were extremely sorry that they could not in- crease the amount, and hoped that the law would soon be eo amended as to enable them to do so in such cases.

DEVYNOCK. The death is announced, at the age of J 29, 01 Mr. Gwilym Williams, F.S.i., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jenldn Williams, J.P., Tre- philip, Devynock. He was articled to Mr. Trevor Williams, surveyor to the Swan- sea Rural District Council, and took up an appointment as a civil engineer with Mr. Hen Jones, public works contractor, Swansea.

GORSEINON. I Lieut. C?yn Thomas, of De?fryn, Alex- ?ndra-road, Gorseinon, has just received a commission in the Wetefii Regiment, II and is in Egypt.

GROVESEND. j The remains of the late Mr. Edward Thomas were buried at Carrnel, Pontlliw, on Thursday. It was a private funeral. Ue died last Monday, having been in fail- ing health for sonie years. Some years ago he successfully worked the small Up- per seams of ooal in the Groveeond dis- trict. He was practically the pioneer of building Grovesend as it stands to-day, and -still retained considerable interest in house property. ¿

GOWERTON. Capt-ain Ray Atkins, eldest eon of Mr. j T. J. Atkins, of Mill-street, Gowerton, has been promoted staff captain. j Out of 16 competitors, Mr. David Evans, of S haw-street, Gowerton, was successful in obtaining the bowl offered as tirst prize by the All Wales Tipplers and Tumblers Pigeon Flying Society. His pigeons fi-el-v for H hours and 25 minutes. »

GARNANT. Wm. Henry Rees, Maesyddftrwen, Gar- nant, and Harding Bartlett, Penvwaun, Garnant, two combed-out miners, were brougnt before the Ammanford magis- trates on Monday afternoon charged with being absentees under the Military Service Act, The court was crowded with friends and. fellow-workers, who whiled away in- tervals of waiting with full-throated song, and as the two defendants were brought up they were greeted with rounds of cheer- ing. The two cases were on all fours- they had not responded to the calling-up notices as they were conscientious ob- jectors; neither had they lodged an ap- peal witu the tribunal. They were rf"- manded to await an escort and ordered to pay the court feps-i-. lid. each. There was another burst of cheering form the crowd in court as they were taken down.

KIDWELLY. Some 90 wounded soldiers from Stebon- heath Hospita-l, Llanelly, were taken down I to Kidwelly on Tuesday and greatly en- joyed themselves. News ia to hand that Pte. Evan Wil- liaans, R.E., of Kidwelly, has been awarded the Military Medal for con- apicuous gallantry on the field.

LLANDEBIE. Bro. Tom Thomas, at a meeting of the R.A.O.B. (Loyal Tybie Lodge Llan- debie) had conferred upon him the third degree or knighthood of merit, and the following brothers were raised to the second degree:Bros. D. Evans, R. Car- rod, and Robt. Williams. At Ammanford on Monday, Mary Davies, an elderly woman, of Maesy- gwaed, Llandebie, was lined S5 inclusive upon four charges of using indecent lan- guage to neighbours. The Deputy Chief Constable stated that the defendant for some tiinp had Iwn a source of annoy- ance to the inhabitants. There was not an atom of truth in any charge she had made, and all the people wanted was that this fou l, filthy language, shouted about. should cease. In 1909 a similar charge was brought against her, and then a medical examination which the mogi- trates ordered resulted in her removal to the Carmarthen Asylum

LLANDOVERY. At the Salem Congregational Church. Llandovery, on Sunday evening a meim>- i J rial service to Pte. W. ii. Thomas, son j of Mr. R. M. Thomas. 72, High-street, I Llandovery, our lo;l representative, was I ['r p tcsPt))at i vt' .<.)S! held. The deceased soldier, who was 21 | [years oT age, and hid served i ti the I 'ar- daiielles and on th" Western Front was killed in action in France on April 23rd. j The preacher was the Rev. Joseph Harry, J.P. I At a concert )))'€<d o\<'r hy tile I Mayor (Mr. Dl. Jones. Liwyn-yr-eH-:). <»n Saturday evening, presentations we made to Mi.; Madge Deans, daughter j of Sergt. and (iiitiita u -.W, and i'?. David Thomas, son of Mr. John 4u(i David 'I'lliowat, ?,on ot INIR. John The death has occurred at an advanced I age of Mr. Morgan Jones, tailor and out- fitter, Bradford House, Llandovery. De- ceased was one (,i: titt oldest tradesmen. For many years be was parish clerk and latterly a churchwarden. Jtie son, the Rev. Hamlin Jones, a chaplain with H.M. Forces in France, and his other son Mr. Raymond Jones, ib serving with the Colours. Mrs. Manning, Bridge View, StQne- street, Llandovery, lias received a letter informing her uf the sudden death of her husband at Gjbraltar. He was Sound in an unconscious state at t.he Iwttom of some steps wivh a fractured skuil, and died be-fore being taken to the hospital. The C.O. states that there was not a n.ore popular or better man in the Bat- talion. The Rev. T. E. Thomas, D.D., Llan- dovery, was buried on Friday. An im- pressive service wsa held at Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Scripture being read by the Fev. T. Davies, Saron, and prayer offered by the Rev. D. Bowen, Hrmon. Addresses were delivered by Mr. Jones (one of the senior deacons at Moth- vey, who is 93 years of age); the Rev. W. Davies, pastor of Tabernacle Congrega- tional Church, Llandilo; Rev. J. E. Davies, M.A., Llanelly; Rev. Joseph llairy, J.P., Saleru Congregational Church Llandovery; .Rev. Rees Evans, Llanwrtyd Wells; Rev. D. Richards, Mothvey; Kev. H. Ifor Jam, Ebeuezer Baptish. Church, Llandovery; Kev. Tt Phillips, Siloh; and the Rev. I). J. Howell, Llandovery. The final service was conducted by the Rev. 1). Edmondes Owen (vicar), the Rev. W. D. Evans (curate), the RfW. LewMorris (vicar of Llanwrda), tile KciN. John Jones (viear of Gwynfe), the Rev. John Titus (vicar of Llangadock), the Rev. A. J. Evans (vicar ol Motiivey;, and the Rev. Lewis Henry Walter.- of Llaiisa.wel). Ttim remains of the late Mr Thomas Wil- liams. Velincire Llandovery, and formerly of Cefnllan, were interred at Tabot- Ociisre- puionai burial-ground Llanwrda. lje- ccased, who was in his 71st year. was a well, known \V:st Wales agriculturist. A service was conducted at the house bv the Kevs 8 Harries KtU <.i-1, Cj nghoriiy) and D. Rich- arda (Mothvey). An impressive service was held at Tabor Chapel by the Revs D. ¡ Bowen (Hermon) <md W. Davies 'Handtio) fcbort addresses were delivered by the Revs Joseph Harry, J.P. (Salem) and —. Davies I (Tabor), n BUTTER RAIDS. At the .Llandilo l'olme Court on Satur- day, a big batch of interesting case, re- garding butter sales were decided. Catherine Davies, farmer, Nantinah- ganol, Llancywad, was charged with sell ing butter in the Llandilo Market at a price exceeding the maximum, which was s.!1.(L per lb. at the time. Sue had been paid 2s. 6d. per 1L, but she said the did net ask for that. She afterwards offered change, which was not accepted. The Chairman taid the Bench regarded these cases a6 serious and he mig'.t men- tion that they were empowered to inflict a penalty oi £ 100 if they so desired. They had decided to inflict a penalty of £ 5. Thomas Jones, Marchoglhvyn Farw, Llanfynydd, was similarly charged. P.C. Jenkins said he saw defendant sell four pounds of butter in a lump to two men, one of whom handed him a Treasury note lor IOs., which he accepted. He was fined -I, or in the alternative 28 days. Robt. Roberts, Waterloo-road, Peny- groes Alumanlord, and James Davies, Gwylfa, Blaenau, Llandebie, were charged with aiding and abetting the last-named defendant by purchasing the butter at an excess price. They were fined £1 each ii clusive. In future cases of the kind heavier penalties would be inflicted. Mary Jones 8, Alan-road, Llandilo, charged with aiding and abetting Cather- ine Davies to sell butter at an excess price, was fined tl inclusive. Jane Williams, Bryneira, Llandilo, for selling buffer at an excess price of lid. per lb, was fined £ 5. Evan Davies, Maerdyucha Farm, Llan- dilo, was similarly charged. Det.-Sergt. Thos. Davies (Llanelly) saw defendant sell ten pounds of butter outside the town to five women at 2s. 6d. per lb.- Fiiied 95. Hannah Thomas 5-1, Brynamman-road. Brynamman; Margaret Davies, 59, Bryii- amman-road, Brynamman; Hannah Har- ries, Cwmgawr-road, Brynamman; Mary Jones, Factory, Rhosamman; and Mary Jones, 1 Anxman-terrace, Rhosamman, charged with aiding and abetting, were fined £1 each.

LLANDILO. The death has occurred of Mr. N;ej- rod Jones, the genial landlord oi the lor- bay Inn, Ffairfach after an illness of sonio duration. Deceased, who was 66 1 years of age, in addition to being the lioeu»t;e of the inn named tor many .vvavs, carried on the trade of a blacksmith. He leaves 'a widow, one son and two daughters. The death has also taken place of Mrs. Sarah Johns, widow of the late Mr. I Lewis Johns, Hawthorn Villa Ffairfaeh, I at the age of 79 years. She leaves two I' sons and Lwo daughters. The Welsh Congregational Churches of I Siloh. Penybank, and Salem, Ileolgaled, Llandilo, unanimously decided to grant a war bonus to their minister, the Rev. Stephen Thomas Tanlan. Llandilo inhabitants have learnt with much gratification that Mr. Wm. Simon, formerly master of the workhouse, is mak- ing favourable progress towards recovery after having had a leg amputated at the Swansea Hospital. The pastor, on behalf of the oflicials and members of the Welsh Congrega- ¡ tional Church of Capel Newydd, Llan- dilo, have presented Master Ronald Morris, son of Mr, and Mrs. D. Jones- Morris, of Eirinafa House with a Bible suitably inscribed in recognition of his coolness and bravery in saving from drowning a fellow pupil at, t he Llandilo County School named Ronald Roberta. I There has just passed away another old resident in the person of Mrs. Kato Wil- liams, widow of Mr. Evan Williams, cattle dealer, Myrtle Hill. I BRIBE TO A POLICEMAN. A case in which much interest was I taken at the Llandilo Police Court on Saturday was one in which Thos. Jones, Marchogllwyn Farm, LIanfynydd, was charged with bribing P.C. Jenkins in the I execution of his duty. The constable stated that the bribe was made when he told defendant he would report him for charging more than the controlled price for butter. Defendant said, You can have seven pounds of butter if you like." Witness told him he did not want it, and then asked him for hia nam*" and address. As witness was writing it defendant said, Scrap my name from your lvook: Don't summon me." Witness told him he must report him. Defendant then remarked: "Here you are, and plnced a JOs. Treasury note in his hand. He accepted it, and handed it r)v,-r to Deputy thief Constable EYal1. Defendant was committed for trial to the Assizes. Evan Davies, Maerdv, Taliev, who was also charged with attempted bribery in connection with the sale of butter over exeess price, was committed for trial at the Assizes.

MUMBLES. I The Mumbles Bowling Green is now open, and permission has l>een granted to ¡ all wO\ndèd ohh0r.. to use the green free of charge An inquest was held on Monday at Mumbles Police Station before Mr. Ed. Harris (deputy coroner), touching t be death of Mrs. Maria Koaeb, aged 7] years, of 73, WToodville-road, Mumbles, who died suddenly on Friday last. Dr. L. Free- man Marks attributed death to apoplexy. Verdict accordingly. ————— .—————

I PENYGROES. The annual singing festival of the children of Hendre district was held at Penygroea on Saturday, Mr. D. M. Jen- kins, Cross Hands, conducting. Children were drawn from Penygroes, Llancdi, Llanlluan, Pentwyn, Peniel, Bethel, Cein- berach, Gibea, Hendre, Caersalem, and Llandilo The Rev. L. Mostyn Owen pre- sided in the afternoon, and the Rev. Richard Thomas, Penygroes, in the even- ing. Master Lynn Greville Jenkins us the accompanist. 41 )

PONTARDULAIS. Lieut. Edward Itoland Williams. only sou of the Rev. George Williams and Mrs. Williams (Tabernacle), h."< secured an important appointment under the War Office. His new sphere of labour will be the Eastern Counties. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, at St. Teilo's Churchyard, of Mr. Ted Moore, an old and respected employe of the Gas Co. The vicar and other clergy officiated. The Cliurcti at Hope has pledged itself, by resolution, to advance the salary of the minister (the Rev. D. Lioyd Morgan, D.D.) by 25 per cent. Dr. Morgan has ministered at Hope for 27 yeaib. ¡ Pte. Wm. Rhvs Lewis, Devons, attached R.E., eoii of Mrs. Lewis, Goppa, Pontar- dulais, has been promoted on the field for meritorious conduct. He is a Graig Merthyr Colliery boy, and enlisted in September, 1911. Airs. (Aid.) Harries, The Eolgoed. on be- half of the Ladiee Coanmittee of the Dis- charged Sailors'' and Soldiers' Fund, wishes to thank, most sincerely, all tho«e ladies who generously assisted with their gifts, etc., to make the monstre tea on the 22nd inst., in aid of the fund, such a great success. The Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.D., Pont- ardnlflis, contributes a powerful article to the next issue of Y Geninen." en- titled, Ctweinirlog- y Wlad a'! Gyfle" (" The Country Minister and His Oppor- [ trinity.") Sngnaller Edgar Isaac, R.F.A., of Pont- ardulais, has been awarded the Military Medal. awai- d e d the .y Under the auspices of the Ladies* Com- mittee of the Pontardulais and District Disabled Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund, a sale of work was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday. The proceedings were opened by Mrs. (Rev.) George Wil- liams (president), and business wa6 brisk. The Jadies have been working assiduously during the winter months. In order to augment the Ladies' Sale of Work in aid of the Disabled Heroes Fund, an excellent concert was arranged by Mr. William John, Islwyn. Mr. E. Arthur Williams, Plasgwyn, presided, and items were given by Misses Winnie Ilall, Muriel Morgan, Masters Harry Thornss and Ivor Morgan, Messrs. Noah Davies. T. Wil- liams and Ph-'lip Jenkins. Mr. T. Haydn Thomas. Caxton House, acted as accom- panist. At the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. John Evans, Alltiago-road the death took place on Tuesday of Mrs. A. Taylor. She was 82 years of age, and was a well- known figure in the district. -0

PONTARDAWE. Messrs. GHbertson and Co., Pontardawe, Swansea Valley, have joined the Bribery and Secret Commissions Prevention League At a special court, held at Pontardawe on Friday Thomas Daniels, farmer, of Coedcaemawr, Pontardawe, was charged with stealing a lamb, the property of D. Gittins, of Gellyluog Farm, Pontardawe. Sergt. Jone-s gave evidence of arrest. Inspector David applied for an adjourn- ment until next Friday. This was agreed to. Bail was refused.

PENCLAWDD. The living of Llandvfriog, vacant through the death of the Rev. Henry Jones, has been offered to and accfptcd by the Y',cv. D. Rees Enoch, curate of Penc-lawdd. The new vicar is a native of Pencader. and was educated at St. David's College, Lampeter. Before going to Pün- clawdd five years ago he was a curate at St.' Paul's, Llanelly, for seven years.

YSTALYEERA. I Lieut. Archie Smith, son of Jir-. ami Mrs. Smith., The Vine, Ystalyfera, who has been in Egypt for two years, has been promoted as Staff Officer to the Military Railway. Prior to enlisting, Lieut. Smith was engaged as a. cashier at the Cambrian Mercantile Colliery, Ystalyfera. Twenty-two birds, the property of the Ystalyfera Flying Club, took part in a race on Saturday. The birds were liber- ated at Shrewsbury at two o'clock, a.nd Ihc first bird reached home iu 2 hours t minutes. This belonged to Mr. 'Dcwid Vanghan, to whom the first prize was awarded, together with the second prJ7.e for the second bird that came in. the third prize went to Mr. Jos. Evans, of Morriston. The distance from Shrews- bury to Ystalyfera is about 80 miles. chair eisteddfod as held at the IJrill Hall. Cvvmt. cn ft Ystalyfera. or. Saturday, to erect a public hall in the locality There was a splendid attendance. The conductor Wae "Dyfnallt." of Carmarthen

WOMEN WORKERS SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THEIR HAIR, j Danderine Keeps the Hair and Scalp Clean, Strong and Healthy. I I Despite the wearing of caps, net and other contrivances, fine particles of duct and dirt will find their way into the hair and walp, causing a disagreeable itching and irritation of the scalp, the hair fall- ing out and' becoming thin, dry, dull, and ecraggly. The use of a little Danderine each day quickly etopt; all this. Just moisten a cloth with Danderine and draw it through your hair one strand at a time, when you will immediately experience a delightful feeling of cleanliness and comfort. The hair becomes beautifully so ft, light, fluffy, and has an appearance of abun- dance with lustre and luxuriance. Dan- derine will keep the scalp in a clean and healthy condition, thus giving the hair a fair chance to grow and develop. Danderine is wonderfully economical to use—a little goes a long way, and therefore a is. bottle last a long time, and can he used equally as well for men, women and children. Danderine takes no longer to use iliaii in brushing your hair. Get a Ixtttle of Knowlton's Danderine ai once. Start to-day and prove that j '-our Iviir h as pretty and soft a, t! at it lots 1"<11 neglected or injured hy carele.vs treatment; that is all. You cer- tainly can have a healthy head of beau- tiful ))?Ir. 3:)? h;!s of it, if you wiU just try a li:de Danderine. Seld and recom-  mndoo by all chemiete.

SWANSEA NEWS. The Week's Doings in Town Tli- intei-i-uetit of the late Mr. Thoma^ Jonas, decorator, 95, Mansel-street, tooW place at Sketty Chapel ott Thursday. Mr. Roger Beck is making good pr04 gress towards recovery, and hopes shortly! to pay a visit to Llandrindod to recuper4 ale. Mr. W. Boardman, 13, Foxhole-road, has died at the Swansea General Hospital after a long and painful illness patiently borne. Elizabeth Eley, Bethesda-street, waa «• fined J;5 at Swansea on Monday for sell-* ing milk certified to contain 10 parts of added water. The funeral of Mr. Thomas Jones, 75„ Treharne-road, Lawlore. took place 0111 Saturday at t wmgellv Cemetery. Theraj was a large attendance. At Swansea on Monday Harriet Barrett for had conduct on the Strand, was een4i to prison for th ree months, there being 60 previous convictions. Dai Picton {Swansea), in a. twelve-round contest with Young Lark (Devonport; ad Plymouth on Friday night, knocked hit opponent out in the third round. At an eisteddfod on Saturday at Mapo- teg, (He awards included: Open pianca solo. Miss Nan Davies. Swansea; c[)n tralto solo, Miss Kinmell Richards, Britonferry. At Tuesday's meeting of the Swansea, Watgh Committee (Aid. Dan Jones in the chair), it. was decided to support the locat lubacconists ill the effort to establish a Thursday half-holiday. Official ne is to hand that Second- Lieut. T. P. UAyrick (youngost eon 4 Mr. Philip Meyrick), of Manselton-road, Swansea, has been awarded the Military, Cross for gallantry in' the field. The funeral of the late Sapper Patricfe Dumpliy. R.E.. of 33, Ebenezer-street,, j Swansea, who died at Netley Hospital oil May 22nd from the effects of gas poison- ing. took place at Swansea on Saturday. At a conference at the Hotel Metropoie, Swansea, on Monday, under the auspices of the Glamorgan War Agricultural Exe- cutive Committee, it was decided to assist' tie Government in the work of getting I jo men bv a comb-out from the land. At the meeting of the Executive Coun- cil of the South Wales Miners' Federa-* tion, held at Cardiff, on Saturday, thEY selection of Mr. John Williams, M.P., as the Federation Parliamentary Candidate for the Gower Division, was confirmed. Charged at Swansea on Monday with, having been found at the North Dock aC nig-ht without a permit Elizabeth Alica Copley, was remanded for a week, tho chairman saying that they had been try- ing to assist her into a better way of lif*« At Monday's meeting of the Swansea, Art and Crafts Committee, Mr. Grant mentioned that Mr. John Dyer harfc- handed to him for the Art Gallery the I silver casket and scroll containing the Freedom of the Borough which was given to him some time aso. ¡ The National Society for the Prevent ¡ tion of Cruelty to Children investigated 3,027 complaints of neglect and cruelty i ii England, Wales and Ireland, during the month of April. In the Swansea district branch during the same month 13 cases were dealt with, affecting 38 children. The wedding took place at Brvnhyfryd Baptist Chapel on Monday morning of Mr. Harold G. Taylor, eldest eon of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Taylor, St. Andrew's Park, Bristol, and Miss Gladys M. Richards, youngeut daughter of the Rev. D. B. Richards, pastor of the Brynhyi>yd Church. The death took place on Saturday even- ing of Mrs. George Bowen, wife of Mr., George Bowen, who was for several yearsj a respected member of the household, staff at Craig-y-Nos Castle, and after- wards was steward of the Swansea County Club, landlord of the Adelphi, Palace. Queen's, and now manager of the' Bo v eg a. On Saturday afternoon, at the Swansea. Empire, a matinee was held in aid of the Lancashire Fusiliers' prisoners of war fund. There was an excellent atten- dance, and the barrack scene sketch \t brilliantly acted by officers and men of the Fusiliers. A scene in a Welsh bake- house was also pourtrayed with skill by local ladies. The friends of ex-P.C. J. Gregory, of I the Swansea Police Force, will lear with' regret that he is lying very ill in hospital; in London. It was only at the beginning I of this month that he joined the Welsh Guards, being one of five brothers with the Colours. For nearly ten years lie was a member of the Police Force, an, I. was one of a few who drew lots recently, as to whom should go wedding was solemnised at Mount Calvary, Danygraig, by the Rev. Curtis Roberts, of Mr. Walter David Rees, son. <)f Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Crvmlyn Burrov-* and Miss McQue. a teacher at Dan- vgraig School, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McQue, 119, Port Teunant-road. The bride was attended by Miss Annie Rf-es. sister of the bridegroom, and hpr sister, Miss Mary McQue. On Sunday evening a memorial service in commemoration of eight members who have made the supreme in tire ¡ war was held at Salem English Chapel. PI as marl. The Rev. J. H. Lamb (pastor), who officiated, made touching reference* fo those who had given their lives Tor their country. The following are the names of the fallen: Ptes. F. H. Thomas, R. M. Loosemore, J. Hughes, Robt. Davies, D. Evans, Corp!. W. H. Rees, Lance-Corpl. D. Neall, and P.O. W. Alf. Mallam. In recognition of his fifteen years' ser- vice as secretary to the 'label-made C.M. Chapel, Landore, Mr. W. H. Jenkins presented on Thursday evening by tl a members worshipping at Tabernacle. The Rev. W. Davies presided, and the presen- tation, which consisted of a clock and ornaments, neatly inscribed, was made by Mrs. Anthony, one of the oldest member* of the church. Mr. Jenkins' services were highly praised. Appropriate verses com- posed for the occasion were rendered by Mr. W. Rees (Blodeuog), and Mr. Dd. Henry (Dewi Amman). Mr. James M. Wignall, chief euli- editor of the Cambria Daily Leader," .-on of Mr. James Wignall, J.P., died on Saturday evening in the Forest of Dean, whither" he had gone a week previously to spend a brief holiday. For the past three years Mr. Wignall had been in ailing health, and in order fk)- regain strength, had visited the United States, going as far as Salt Lake, where for a time ha stayed with some of bis parents' rela- tives. He subsequently returned, but. a' as, without that blessing which ho sought. J.D. W., in a warm-hearted tri- bute in the" Leader referring to tho departed journalist, wrote:—"When ha bade us good-bye ou Friday week last, looking forward to the pleasant Whitsun break from the daily round and the promise of sharing in the honour which the Forest of Dean Labour party wae about to bestow upon his father, he was full of confidence that the change would give him renewed strength. Alas! we are not to see him again in life. But we know that he was well prepared for that which met him. He loved to labour for little children—that which the Band ':)' Hope Union owed him will doubtless be acknowledged by its members. And in the isimple, supreme faith of a little child he went out of time into a certain beyond. His old col'?eagtt?s 5alut a life nobly lived j and-an end nobh- ??ed." T; interment [took p?ace at the Mnmbk6 C?me?ry.