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IN THE DISTRICTS SWANSEA. .1 A. fairly strong detachment of tile Hoys Life Brigade (Swansea Battalion) attended a special service at Argyle Church on Sun- day morning. The boys, in charge of their officers, and accompanied by their bugle band. presented a smart appearance. The service waB ductecl by the Rev. A. Wynne Thomas (pa-Aor), who preached a sermon eminently suitable to the young. B. 8. Ohappell, HiRh-frtreet. allows 10 p. Discount to Discharged Sailors and Soldiers CADLE. ..1 The Rev. Rogers, Undone, preached I at. Cadle on Sunday. E S. Ohappell, High-street, Allows 18 1).. Discount to Discharged Sailors and Soldiers BRITCNFERRY. .1' Lt. I Miss Ciertruae M. Jones, sister 01 L-, postmaster at Britonferry, and for many years chief of the Telegraph Department of the Neath Post Office, has been the recipient of the silver and bronze medal for long and faithful servioes. PONTLLIW. I Mrs. Watkins, mother of Mr. J. Jiay- mond Watkias, M.E., at one time man- ager of "the Grovesend Collieries, was buried at Carmel burial ground. The Rev. George Williams, Tabernacle, Pont- ardulais, officiated. LLANGENNECH. '.1 A well-kown Llangennechite has passed away in the person of Mr. John Samuel, latterly of Forth, and a brother to Mr. Thomas Samuel, mill superintendent, Clayton Tinplate Works, Pontardulais. He was a keen and cultured musician, and an ardent eisteddfodwr. LLANDOVERY. I Whilst cycling in King's-road on Friday evening Councillor W. Jones, Alma House, was, through a dog crossmg his path, thrown to the ground, sustaining a bad in- jury to one leg. CARMARTHEN. i Carmarthen Kural lJistrict uouncu un Saturday declined to appoint representa- tives to attend a national conference arranged by the Cardiff City Council to consider the question of establishing a Welsh National War Memorial. ABRAVONT TALBOT. I At Aberavon on Saturday, M. Osgar Holmkuskt, a Swedish sailor, was charged with stealing a glass value le. 6d. from the Grand Hotel, Port Talbot, on the previous night. When arrested the glasi was found in his pocket, and he alleged that some one had put it there.—Fined 15s. PONTARDULAIS. I The Rev, Richard Jones, ii.A., yon Dinorwic, officiated at special services- at Triniti Welsh Wesleyan Chapel on Sun- day. At Babell, the Rev. Edward Parry, Aberdulais, conducted a special service. v.h(-i the new deacons, Messrs. William Richards, George Jones, D. Owen Samuel, and J. R..Morris were inclueted into office i? A YEN HI Ll- I On bunday evening repreGenrativeb Ul the local branch of D.D. S .and S. met the officials of the various churches at CaifarÏa relative to peace celebrations. The latter approved of the decision of the former to give the children of tho neighbourhood a tea as a portion of the Erossramnie. A further meeting of both odies has been arranged. NEATH. At Neath on Saturday Mr. T. J. Hughes. Cfsdoxton, secretary to the Loyal Crythan Branch of the Welsh Artisans' As»'»eia- tion, was presented with a beautiful time- piece, by the General Secretary, Mr. J. H. John, who warmly eulogised the sfor- ieos of Mr. Hughes as a member, branch secretary, executive member, and presi- dent of the Union, and announced that the recipient had that day been appointed a delegate to the E.G. to represent the Union on the tinplate makers' mission to the United States. LLANDILO. Liandilo Kural Council nppoiutod Mr. W. Walters to attend delegation to see G.W.E. Superintendent and to write to the Midland Railway Co. on the same subject of improved train service. Llandilo Rural Council on Saturday heard a petition from Rhosaman stating that the water they were compelled to u<se was pure at all times, especially daring the summer, and it was inade- quate. It had to be carried 200 to 700 yards. The matter was left to the Bryn- aiuman Water Committee. MUMBLES. I The Uumbios was again crowded on Sunday, tho chief attraction being Hanney's Military Band. They gave two splendid performances to a big crowd of music lovvrs. Tliousunds also visited the various bays, where bathing was in full t"ing. I Anniversary services were held on Sun- day at Paraclete Congregational Chapel, Newton. Tho special preacher was the Rev. W. Casnodyn Rees, Swansea. The afternoon musical tervice was presided over by Mr. Y\\ E. Lock, Swansea. The singing, under the direction of Mr. John Howen, was excellent. 111. 8 Cbaypeil. High-street, allows 18 t..C. Discount to Discharged Sailors and Soldiers. A;hAri!('ûR.. i I iins weoK were pushing rush-cars and Perambulators. See oar windows! Urand opportunity !—Harries' Ironmongers and I House Furnishers, Ammanford. 06-20 JJLr. 1/wnc itarrifs, sou 01 Mr. 'J. x. Harries, ironmonger, during a holiday at Porfchcawi, was one of the persons who went for an aeroplane jaunt. The Saturday morning rush. to Llan- dilo continues. Perspiring housewives with big baskets loom largo in the exodus. The lure is, of ootii-se t butter. Dr. D. It. Prioe, the popular Amman- t'ord medico, has been confined to his bed for some time with illness which has fol- the overwork of the past few years. Ho is slightly better, although etill not, able to move. about. Hie locum tenens is -I)r. Willis- I LLANDRINDOD WELLS. An attractive event this week is a goll match between Harry Vardon and James Braid. Bowlers have l\ad quite a number of tournaments already, and the programme for the coming weeks is a full one. The Urban Council was cheered at its monthly meeting on Friday by a letter from that distinguished physician. Sir Thomas Barlow. It appears that Conti- nental doctors are already over here try- ing to boom their wares, and one of these gentlemen called on Sir Thomas Barldw. Sir Thomas frankly told his visitor that we have all we want at home; but all the Mine he advises Llandrindod Wells to buck up.' Sir Thomas Barlow has him- self been at the Spa, and he has sent numerous patients there. SKEWEN. (In Sunday atternoon the two local R.A.O.B. lodges—the D. L. Jones and W. 11. Morgan—had their second annual "I churdl parade at Skewen Parish Church, tho Skewen Silver Band heading the pro- cession. Bros. Alfred Wilson, J. Daviet and T. Baggridge were in charge. The preacher was the Rev. J. C Beynon, B.A., chaplain; the organist, Bro. T. Baggridge, R.A.M. The offertory went towards the R.A.O.B. orphanage homes. I Hie annual preaching Gymanfa of the Oongreguluonalists of Tabernacle (Skewen) I end Moriih (Neath Abbey) was held overl the week end, the officiating ministers being the Revs. Prof D. Miall Edwards, M.A. (Brecon), T. M. Price (Llanon), J. Dyfnallt Owen (Carmarthen), E. J. Ed- wards (Cwmbwrla), and S. Evans Gealy (Cardiff). Mr. R. Roberts, of Skewen, desires to gratefully acknowledge the many tokens of respect and sympathy upon the tragic end of his brother, Mr. W. Roberts, at Bryncoch. GORSEINON. Mr. W. G. Walters, assistant master of Gorseinon Boys' Council School, has been awarded a Suimmer School Scholarship Undeir the Co-opsraoive Educational Union, Limited, for hMdin the lict on Ind'?etnal Revolution." Thi s is the «eoo(nd time in succession that Mn Wal- ters has obtainxl a scholarship, heading the list in Citilenship" last year. He obtained di^rnotions in the following subjects: Economics of Industry," Welfare of the Group," and Industrial History." A sacred cornoert on behalf of the widow and seven children of the late Mr. Wm Evans, Dolycoed, Gorseinon, was held ait 'the Brighton Hall, Gors- einon. Mr. David Jon?s, district ooun- cillor, presided. Mr. W. J. Richards, the secretary of the District Poultry Society, supported by a strong committee, made the performance a gre^t ^iccess. The 1 following tc?ok part: iNti-,sWece?. The Tonypandy; Madame Mattie Davies, Three Crosses; Mr. Sydney Charles. Llanelly; Mr. Myrdd'in Evans, Pwll; Miss Muriel Williams, Llangennech; Master Morgan R. Lloyd, Tneboeth; and Mr. Dan Harry B.A., Loughor. LLANELLY. I At an inquest on D. Davies (62), haulier, Mansel-street, who while de- livering coal was struck in the abdomen by the tail-board, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Councillor John Hughes, Llanelly, has been appointed to represent the South Wales millmen on the iron and steel trade delegation to America. The offices of tho Waunllech Colliery have been burgled. Amongst those mentioned in General AUenby's latest dispatch is Sergt. S. E. Bowser, Llanelly. Athletic shorts arranged by the Richard Thomas and Co. Boys' Sports Club were held on Saturday, when Mr. H. C. Bond delivered the prizes. The Federation Silver Band provided the music. The Mayor of Llanelly has arranged a public meeting for Friday to consider (a) a war memorial, (b) the programme for peace celebration, (c) an organised Vic- torv Loan effort. Mr. John Rees, headmaster of Tegryh Council School, Llanfyrnach (eldest son of Mr. John Rees, 32, Glanmor-terrace, Llanelly),'has been presented with an illuminated address, a cheque and a gold watch by the district on completing 25 years' service to the community. Over £ 136 had been received. Mr. Rex Vivian, LlancHy, has been presented by the Llanelly District of the Merthyr Unity of Philanthropic Insti- tution with a cheque in recognition of his services. Bro. Del. Rees, P.G.M., made the presentation, while Bro. Sam John, Grand Master of the Order, pre- sided. Mr. D. T. Griffiths, solicitor (formerly on the staff of the Llanelly Town Clerk) has been presented with a walking stick by the members of the Liberal Club on the occasion of his departure to be deputy clerk to the Southwark Council.

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