The Cambria Daily Leader

THE NEW MAYORS. SWANSEA. Lieutenant-Colonel Alex. Sinclair, V.D., the new flavor ot: S'' the new Mayor ot Swanr-cu, is the son of' the late Mr..Tames Sinclair, of Aberdeen, V'here lie wtis born in 1861, and was educated privately and abroad. }If> studied general and electrical engineering1 at Hanover-square, London, became Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineer^ and Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. He took part, under Messrs. Siemens Cliarl- ton, in the manufacture and laying of the J Mfckay-Benn-t submarine cable to ) America. In March, 1885, he was ap- pointed works manager under Messrs. Vivian and Sons, Hafod Copper Works, Swansea, and entered the Borough Coun- cil in 1897 as member for the Castle Ward, and was elected as alderman of the Ffynone Ward in 1913. He has been twice elected as alderman for the borough. For 1ifteen years he lias been chairman of the Council Electricity Committee, and as a Corporation member of the Incorporated Association of Municipal Engineers he has been repeatedly elected as a memlw of their Executive Committee. During the war he was a member of the local tribunal, chairman of the local Food Con- trol Committee, and chairman of the Road Transport Committee, West The New Mayoress (Miss Sinclair). Glamorgan area. Since 1885 he has taken an active part in the Volunteer and Terri- tcrial movements, having served in the 1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers, 2nd V.B. the Welsh Regiment, 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers, and the 6th Battalion the Welsh Regiment, retiring in 1912. He represents the Swansea Corporation on the Glamorgan Teritorial Association. He takes a great interest in Friendly Society work, and has passed through the chairs of the Loyal Aubrey Vivian Lodge of Oddfellows. He is a Freemason, being a member of the Indefatigable Lodge, No. 237. NEATH. Councillor J. B. Jones, the new Mayor of Neath, is a native of Ll wynhendy, near JJanpUy, horn in 1864. He entered the ?c-ervice Qf the (;reat Wes? B??y. ?nd eventually was appointejl signalman at Carmarthen, be tBg transferred to Neatb in 3!¡2. He was first elected to the Neath Town Council in 1902 and sat for six years After a lapse of three years he was re- elected in 1911, and has retained his seat ever since. He has served on nearly every committee of the Council, and is a member of the local Education Authority and the Pensions Committee. He has de- voted much attention to housing and town planning matters. He is a deacon of Orchard-st reet Baptist Chapel, and has been treasurer of the local Free Clitirell Council. He takes a prominent part in friendly Society work. LLANDOVERY. I Mr. M. H. Nichols, Llandovery's new Mayor, was bom in 1870 til Llangefni, Anglesey. He is son of Mr. M. H. Nichols, who for 30 years was headmaster of the Town Council Schools, Aberdare, now retired, lie was educated at Bangor Normal College. He was appointed headmaster of Llandovery National School on the 1st of January, 1895. He became member of the Town Council on the 1st of November, 1907. He is a mem- ber of the Borough Food Control Com- init-zee, Profiteering Committee, and for many years was hon. secretary of the Llandovery Whit-Monday choral compe- titions; Chief Ruler of the Recbabiife Society of the Carmarthenshire District for the past two years; secretary of the Llandovery Tent; and secretary, of the local committee in connection with the War Savings Certificates; amd member of the Town Reception Committee. He has organised several Flag Days during the war. TIe];3 an athlete, and has played football and hockey for Llandovery and Llanelly.

I BEAST PUNISHED. Richard Harvey Williams .(48) des- cribed as a fitter who appeared on remand at the Swansea Police Court on Monday, on two charges of indecent behaviour towards females was sent down for 3 months on each offence. the sentences to run consecutively. There was a previous conviction for a si-dilai; offence.

I ARMISTICE DAY CELEBRA- TIONS. To the Editor. I Sir,—During the recent, fateful rears, we have grown accustomed to express I both our sorrow, when overwhelmed by I disaster and our joy, at national dehv- erance, by means of Divine Services. Though these services were organised, they were attended only by those who were sincere in their worship, and the rest of the public were undisturbed. That method cannot be improved i pon. It is not for a loyal subject to criticise the King's Message, but we cannot 1 elp thinking that the Royal request IS a jump from the sublime to the ridiculous The Home Secretary writes that no general instructions can ensure the suc- cess of a ceremony which can only be truly impressive if it is universal and spontaneous." Yet he adds that 'H- angements are being made to stop all trains throughout the country, and in- st ructions have been given to the London police to stop all traffic ip. the streets." He also hopes that local authorities will do likewise. I for one, hope, sincerely -tii,-Lt they will havo more sense. Can the wonderful mind that enolved the idea—for surely it cannot be the King's-grasp what it means to stop an express train travelling at 60 to 80 miles an hour, for two minutes? And t ave We reverted to the Pharisees' custom of praying in public places, that we must stand still in the streets for a couple of minutes? Can any sane mind imagine such a comic thing being done? If the Government, who are crying themselves hoarse in a demand for more production, would cease making These truly Gilbertian appeals, the country might be able to settle down to work Tho!õ!e who, on {)venber_llth. are like- Iy to remember the nead are those who never forget them. As for the *est— well, we are all glad the war is over! I.t us have no more of this ridiculous ?,, t I and spectacular worsh?).—Yours ?tc., I J. Hubert Roberts. I Eat-on Grove, Swansea. Capt. U.E.

LEAVING SWANSEA. I The Rev. A. Beynon Phillips, who is I leaving Swansea to take up a pastorate at Colne Valley.

LATE MR. G. H. WILLIAMS. I The funeral of the late Mr. George Henry Williams, Traffic Inspector at the Swansea Docks, took place at Oystcr- mouth Cemetery on SatuTdny last. Be- fore leaving the residence of deceased a short but impressive service was held. A large number of the Harbour Trust, A lar Office officials and other friends, assembled and walked en-route, ot-a again at Mumbles the cortege was met by a large number desirious of oaying their last tribute of respect. there were a number of floral tributes, from Widow and children, Brothers and Sis- ters, Grandfather and Niece, Mr. Ssm Williams, Uncle and Nephews viice, George and Maggie, Swansea Harbour Trust Staff, Swansea Post Office HaS, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Morgan, Sketty, Mr. and Mrs. W. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Mor- gan, Mountain Dew, and from leigli- bours. The Rev. W .W .Lewis officiated, and the funeral arrangements were conduc- ted by Mr. 1jk..

-«- \M THE DISTRICTS. I FFORESTFACH. The second of two benefit concerts for little Doris Morris, who is unfortunately ,i. T)errDiii,iit was held at Cadle on Sunday evening. The programme compiled by Mr. Trevor Hughes, conduc- tor -if the children's choir was of a i: igli standn.Td. and was listened to r v a crowded attendance. Mr John Thomas, Glengarey House, presided. Stirring selections were rendered hy the Child- ren' choir led. by Mr. Hughec and llC- companied by Miss L. J. Evans. Items were contri buted, by Misses Nan Da vies (i?mdtn'e), Ceinwen Hughes, Enid -a, LiBd? Hopkins, HiMa,J5<?dgps, Winnie Thomas. Lilian Davies, Winnie Mor- gans, M. L, Davies and Muster Cyril Richards. The fiuioral of the late Mr Robert Maiiiwaring, Woroester Buildings, took place at Cacilo on Saturday. Deoeised aged 59 died on the 3rd inst. after a short ilhiess. A faithful member of Saron Church hit was highly respected and the bereaved widow and daughters have the sympathy of the locality in their sorrow. The coffin was of plain oak with silver fittings. The officiating ministers were Rev. D. Jenkin Jones, Saron; Uev. E. J. Hughes, Calfaria; Rev. Robert Charles, Gendros. The ar- rangements were carried out by Mr. D. Glyn Hopkins. SWANSEA. The death took place on Sunday morning of Mr. Richard Austin, mason, of 176, Ox- ford-street, Swan 00.. Deceased was a well- known Churchman, being a sidesman at Christ Church. He leaves a widow, two daughter. amd a son, who is at present with the Army in Mesopotamia. The members of Mount Plea ant Cbapel are arranging a striking programme for young men this coming winter, having started a social clulb for its Ex-Service men. To-night (Monday) a male voice choir is to be formed; Tuesday evenings will be de- Toted to ambulance work (conducted by Dr. Roberts); and on Jri-day3 a debating society will hold sway, this wocYa subject being "Conscription." On Saturday even- ings there will be no meeting. The half-yearly services of Bliyddings Park Calvinistic Methodist Church were held on Sunday. The special preacher was the of.ev. O. Arnold Evans, BA., Port Talbot, and there were good congregations through- out the day. The orgaaiist was Mr. George Device. On Friday evening last the Rev. W. J. Clothier, B.A., BJ)., paator of the Bhyd- dings Park C.M. Church, and president 6f the Young People's Society, presided over a crowded gathering in the Schoolroom on the occasion of a-n interesting and instruc- tive lecture, illustrated with limelight I views by Mr. W. H. Jones (Swansea's offi- cial historian), on Old Swansea." The lecturer traced the history and growth of the town from the Tenth Century to the prasfjet time. Those who were present and remembered Swansea even 50 years ago could not but feel amazed at the wonderful transforma-tion that has taken platoe in all directions. At the close, questions were in- vited by Mr. Jones, and our old friend, Mr. Oakley Walters of Morriston, who had conic I down specially to bear tho lecture, ex- pressed a desire that Mr. Jones would re- peat his lecture at Morriston. Mr. Jones promised to do so. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Jones was proposed and carried in the usual way. I CLYDACH. I A sucoossful competitive meeting wa.s held I at Garmel Congregational Schoolroom, Clydach, on Saturday evening. The Rev. Albert Jones, B.A., B.D. (pastor) presided, and the adjudicators were Messrs. Thomas John (musio) and J. Lewis Jenkins (liter- ary) Mr. ldrig Bevan being the accompanist. Messrs. Thomas Davies and Luther 0. Jenkins were treasurer and secretary res- pectively. Tho awards were:Solo for chil- dren: Miss Rlodwen Hughes, Pontardawe. Sopra.no or contralto solo: Divided between Miss Maggie Daviee and Mias Gladys Da vies. Baritone SQIo: Mr. Arthur James. Tenor solo: Mr. Willie Walters. Duet: Divided between Messrs. Willie Waiters and Arthur James, Clydach, and Messrs. Jacob Jones and T. Elian Jones. Oraigcefnparc. Flute Solo: Mr. T. Davies. Recitation for chil- dren: Miss Alice May Williams, Craigoefn- parc. Essay: Mr. John Bvans, Treboeth. Extempore speech: Mr. J. Lewie (Telynor). Stanzas: Divided between Messrs. George Davies and Thomas Richards. I In a billiard match played at Clydach over the week-end between teams of eight a-side representing the Pontardawe Insti- tute and the Clydach Institute respectively, Pontxrdawe won easily by fivo gam-es against three, and a lead of 373 points in the aggre- gate scores. Play in the first round in the Christmas handicap billiard tournament is proceed- ing merrily at the Olydach Institute, and some games already played produced a clo&e and exciting finish. We understand that the final arrange- ments for the transfer of the Cnydach Liberal Institute to the Clydach bra,nch of the N.F.D.D.S.S. will be completed this week. The" Y branch of the Olyda.ch B.W.T-A. opened its winter session last week with a social evening at Hebron Schoolroom. Miss Emily Morgan presided, and an address was delivered by Mrs. Eiddig Jones. The whist drive recently promoted at the I Mond institute in connection with the mem- bers of the club proved entertaining and enjoyable. Thirteen tables were engaged, and highly interesting games were pleas- antly played. The star film, Lest we Forget," shown at the Globe Cinema the latter part of the week. in which is depicted the dastardly sinking of the Lusitania by a German sub- marine, has caused some heated arguments amongst the controversialists of the neigh- bourhood. LLANDILO. I A general mte,ing of the Llaiulilo branch of the Discharged Sailers' and Soldiers' Federation decided last night to oppose the recent appointment made by the Carmarthen Ednc-ation Committee of the headmaistersihip of the Llandovery County School. The result is more sig- nificant m view of the fact that the suc- cessful applicant is well-known at Llan- dilo, and a nat-ive of the place. Mr. F. Thomas (Ammanford), the general secre- tary of the Bavt Carmarthen District Council of Discharged Men, addressed the meeting, and replied to several ques- tions. The amendment that the Llandilo Branch do not oppose the appointment, and which was defeated, was mored by Major Charles Thopias, O.B.E. Towards the closs, -of the discussion several of the men walked out. At the Llandilo Police Court on Satur- day Mr. Gwyn C. Porter applied on be- half of the licensed victuallers of Llandilo and Ffairfach for an extension of hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 12th. and 13th of November, the occasion of the holding of one of the biggest fairs in the year, and which attracted a large num- ber of people to the town. He submitted that visitors should have opportunities of obtaining refreshments, including in- toxicants, at times suitable to their con- venience. The present restrictions as to hours were intended as a war-time emer- gency, to increase the efficiency of labour, and since that necessity for them was now happily removed he wrged that the application might be granted. He as- sured the Bench that there was no desire on the part of the licensed victuallers to encourage excessive drinking. Deputy Chief Constable Evans left him- self in the hands of the Bench, in the matter. The chairman said that there was only a fair on the first day now. The pig fair on the Slid day had been done away with. Deputy Chief Constable Evans then I formdy opposed the grunting of the ap- I plication as to the 2nd day. The Bench granted an extension for the 12th inst. only. At the Llandilo Police Court on Satur- day Benjamin Clack, Cwmnant, Peny- groes, was charged with trespa?eing in ?rsuit of game on land in the occupy tioii of the Dowager Countess of Cawdor. He was further charged with being jn. possession of a pheasant during the closo season, namely on the 29th September. Defendant admitted being in possession of the pheasant, but said that it was not shot on the Countess's land, kbut on Ty- mawr, where, he said, he had permission to go rabbiting. Mr. Hurley said that the coneent waa to go over the land, but it did not say ior what purpose. Evidence in support of the charge was given by a game-keeper named Edward Bellamy, who said that he found the bird in defendant's pocket, that he re- fused to give his name and address, and offered him a Zi note to settle tho matter. It was only by asking him to produce his license that he found his name and ad- dress. It was a 10s. license. Defendant's father also gave evidence to the effect that the bird was killed on the other land, where he had permission to go over earlier in the day. He was with defendant at the time. Defendant was fined 1:2, and advocate's fee of two guineas was allowed. The soli- citors were Messrs. T. C. Hurley (for the prosecution), and Mr. Gwyn C. Porter (for the defence). A number of farmers were summoned for having vehicles without red lights at the rear. Deputy Chief Constable Evans said these ca-^s were brought forward not for the sake of obtaining conviction-, but to let the public know that the Order which had been once withdrawn had been reim posed. The Bench hoped that the Press would give publicity to the fact. Defendants were dealt with under the Probationers* Act and ordered to pay costs. Trevor Walters and Albert Walters two young lads, were charged with riding a cycle on the footpath in Upper Carmar- tlien-road. They were alw dealt with under the Probationers' Act, and ordoreel to pay costs. BURRYPORT. Next Sunday, at St. Mary's Church, Burryport, Mr. W. T. Richards, A. V.C.M. will give a grand organ recital in aid of the Blind Soldiers Fund, and he will be a^efctcd by Madame M. A. Griffiths (sop- rano) and Mr. John Bowen (bass). It is to be hoped that the organ recital will be well patronised, especially as the proceeds are in aid of the -Blind Sailors and Sol- diers. On Sunday the anniversary services of St. Illtyd Church, Pembrev. was held, when the Rev. J. Harries Williams (late otBurryporD preached eloquent sermons. The church was crowded at ejch servce, as the Rev. Harries Williams i6 an old favourite. The singing was very gooJ. (under the leadership of Mr. J. Williams^, wJ:éle )1r. D. R. Williams pJbsided at the organ. Tianaport driver Cliff Bowen, BOll of Mr. L, J. Bowen, Pemberton-avenue, Burryport. has now been demobilised, and roturned home oh Friday, after beirg on activo c-erv-;ep in France for sonif* years1. We heartily welcome him home. Mr. Vincent Beynon, son of Mr. D. J. Beynon, has just purchased the dniry busi- ness lately carried on by Mr. D. M. Jones, Burryport. Mr. Vincent Beynon has been demobilised after serving four years with ifche R.F.A. We wish him every success. On Sunday Mr. Lockett, a etifdent at the Myrddm Collegiate School, Carmar- then, the principal of which is the Rev Glyndwr Richards, B.A., B.D., pastor of the English Congregational Church Burryport, preached at the English Con- gregational Church, Burryport. A most successful dance was held at the Parish Hall, Burryport, on Fridav evening. The M C. was Mr. Willie Lewis. Mias Evans was the accompanist.

CALFARIA. Successful Eisteddfod at Morriston. The 15th annual Eisteddfod in connec- tion with, the Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Morriston, was held at the Neath-road Council Schools on Saturday. The func- tion, which was in aid of the organ fund, was a huge success, both frcm a competi- tive and financial standpoint. The officials were: President, Councillor Morgan R. Rees, Morriston; conductor, Rev. D. Griffiths (pastor); adjudicators; music, Mr. Henry 1.1. Thomas, L.T.S.C. (Morriston), and Mr. W. George (Ystaly- fera): prize bags. Mrs. Dd. Harris and Mrs. Walter Wil iiams: literature, 3tr. Dd. Danes (Briallog). Morriston; accom- panists. Miss Annie Watts, L.E.A.M., and Miss Amy Tibbs. R.A.M.; secretaries, Messrs, Morgan J. Morgan and Willie Harris. AWARDS. The awards were:—Pianoforte solo (under 13): 1. Ettie Evans, Pentreeh- wyth; 2. Sidney Miles. T/andore. Solo (girls under 13): 1, Eiddweh. Evans, Pontlasse; 2. Bessie. Solo (boys under 13): 1, Freddy Masters, Fforestfach; 2, Robert Williams. Treboeth. Solo (girls under 16): 1, Eriddwen Evans, Pontlasse; 2. Irene Bartlett, Pontlasse; 3. Docima Morgan Llandebie. Recitation (under lf,) 1, Violet Evans. Treboeth 2, Divided between-Glyndwr Richards (Port Talbot) and Ceinwen Jones (Myuyddbacli). Boys' solo (under 16): 1. Freddy Masters. Fforestfach. Pianoforte solo (under H;): 1. Sal John, Landore. Prize bags:. 1, Mrs. Edgar Harris, Morriston; 2, Mrs. Lewis Thomas and Mrs. John Thomas, Morriston. Violin solo: J. Tudor Wil- liams, Bonymaen; 2. W. Howell Holt, Ystalyfera. Duett (children): 1, Edith Pratton and Robert Williams, Landore. Novice solo: 1, divided between Morfydd Clement (Morriston), and G. JI, Qriffiili fCilfrew). Duett (tenor and bass): 1, W. J. Colebrook (Cwmbwrla), and Wm. Lewis (Fforestfach). Recitation (adults): I., Rarry Grey, Llangyfelach. Tenor: Divided between W. J. Colebrcok (Cwm- hrrla), and J)d. Davies (Pontardawe). Contralto: Madam Ceinwen Thomas, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen. Soprano: Madam E. Richards, Ystalyfera. Baritone: Divided between W. Lewis (Fforestiach), and Erasmus Morgan (Pontardawe). Com- position hymn tune: Rd. Davies, Cwni- rhydyceirw. Composition poem: Divided y-tween Dd. Davies (Bathfab), and John Jenkins (BirclT-grove). Children's choir (prize, £4). Four choirs competed, viz,: Fabians Bay. Dinas (Landore), Nazareth, and Mynyddbach: 1st, Mynyddbach (con- ductor, J. Evans). Male voice (prize S15). Tost piece, Martyrs of the Arena." Bryn United, Manselton, St. George and Gwalia (Morriston) com- peted 1st, Gwalia Male Voice Party, Mor- riston (conductor, Mr. Gomer Williams).

L E FT 22,357. Mr. David Richards, of Aelydon. Langland, Oystennouth, Swansea, and; of 33, High-street, Swansea, resturant proprietor, who died on October 1st last, left estate of the gross value of £ 2,357 15s. with net personality £ 2,lul 15581 Probate of his will, dated October ?0th, 1917, has been granted to Mr. John Morgan, mining engineer, of Aelydon, Langland, Oystermouth, and power is reserved to grant probate also to Dr. John David Davies. The testator left all his property to his wife, Alrs. i-nnia Eliza Richards, but should she not rur- vive him, he left his property as to cne- half to his sister, Elizabeth Haythorn for life, with remainder to her thiee children, Winifred, Margaret and Ed. mund. and the other one-half to his gia- ter, Winifred Mary Richards, for life, with remainder to follow the other V olf. .1-1 --f.. 't

 OUR ANGELUS. So that, in perfect stillness, the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated in reverent remem- brance of the glurious dead." (Extract from H.M. the King's appeal for to-morrow's observance of Armistice Day).