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CORRESPONDENCE. I YSTRADGYNLAIS I.L.P. AND I TRADE UNIONISM. To the Editor, "Llais IJafur." I Sir.—I thank you for inserting my letter. Mr Llew. Morgan's reply con- sists of a quibble, a tu quoque (the weak- est form of argument), and a false anal- ogy. As to the quibble. When I said we hear a lot of froth from the T. L. P., I meant 'hear' literally. I did not use a mixed metaphor. If Mr Morgan thinks that froth cannot be heard he simply shows that his powers) of observation are even weaker than his reasoning powers. I do not know whether objection is taken to my use of the word "froth" if so, I claim sanctuary with Mr Philip Snow- dein who, not many moons ago, described his "comrade" Victor Grayson as a "frothy demagogue. The tu quoque, or the you're-a-liar- you're-arsoth er form of argument. I charged the Ystradgynlais I.Jj.P'ers with infidelity to trade unionism by taking the bread out of the mouths of Lmen who live by excavation work, etc. Mr Morgan's answer is that we are no trade unionists who do not vote as we strike. I am a better trade unionist than any member of the Ystradgynlais I.L.P. for I do not scab my feUow- workers, and I refuse to he regarded as a non-unionist because I do not vote Socialist. I strike for better conditions, and I vote for better conditions. The Liberal Government has given us Old Age Pensions, National Insurance, the Eight Hours' Act, and the Miners' Mini- mum Wage Act. I eon-ider that justifies my vote for Mr Sidney Robinson in the past, and my intention to vote for him in the future. The whole fo rty lab- our members (most of them returned, re- member, by Liberal votes) combined, a.re not as strong a force for progress as Mr Lloyd George. Again I say that those members of the Ystradgynlais I. L. P. who took on the job of preparing the tennis-court acted contrary to trade union principles, and I challenge Mr Morgan and the "comrades" to repute my allegation. Mr Morgan's shambling defence is that the work was dona for good motives, and because they have no rich men to help them with mony. The blackleg may claim gocd motives too, for he works to feed his wife and children. It is news to me that there are no rich "comrades. Hitherto I have understood that Mr Bernard Shaw had a long stocking somewhere, that the genial Mr Hyndman does well enough at ftockbroking to buy verv shinv silk-hats. that Mr Robert Blatchford, newspaper proprietor lives in a house rather moi-e sub- stantial that the majority of his com- rades, that the Glasgow "comrades" bask in the radiance of a shipowning million, ai-re, and I seem to have hazy recollec- tions of a Socialist plutocrat buying up a vicarage at Ammanford as nonchalantly as Mr Morgan or I would buy a penny packet of Cinderellas. Socialism has its 'fat men' even as Liberalism and Tory- ism have. If I am wrong Mr Morgan will correct me in that spirit of brotherly love which is so rife among Socialists. I have disposed of Mr Morgan's quibble, tu quoque, and false analogy, but I must say a, word about his lovely "wision" of the co-operative common- wealth and the reign of universal happi- ness. I suppose that the road to the co- operative commonwealth is paved with concrete tennis-courts (excavations by non-union labour), and the guides to the land of bliss are our genial "comrades" the Socialists. Entertainments en route by that cPlehrated hand of choristers, Comrades Hyndman, Ramsay MacdanaJd, Blatchford, Snowdien, T^ansbury, Bernard Shaw. who will sing (at judicious inter- vals) the adapted song We ire not divided All one Vodv we. Light rehef will be orovided by Mr. Llew. Morgan with lightning sketches, and everything in the garden will be lovely. Yaurs, etc., Ystradgynlais. YOUNG LIBERAL P.S.—I make Mr Morgan a present of any mixed metaphors in the above; he can use them to hide his argurrjentative nakf dness.

YSTALYFERA CHAMBER OF TRADE AND PUBLIC HOUSE CLOSING. To the Ediis Llafur." Sir.—Mr. Rees Hughes's letter in your last issue does not call for much comment on my part. Mr. Hughes admits that the Chamber of Trade did take part in the move- ment for the earlier closing of public houses and that the Chamber was the first to have these hours extended for its especial benefit. That point need not be laboured further, and may, lyv left to the public opinion of the dis- trict. Still, it would be interesting to know if there was a representative gathering present when the matter war; discussed by the Chamber. Witli regard to the charge of incon- sistency brought against me, I ma.y say that I took no part whatever in the discussion mentioned by Mr. Hughes. In conclusion, sir, may I ask your correspondent, who appears to be well- informed on this matter to najne the organisations that took part in this movement, and what opportunity was given to the public as a whole to ex- pr-ess an opinion before action was taken ? I am, JAMES EVANS. Alma House, Ystalvfera. June 29tli, 19-4.

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DOES "CHANGE" CONTAIN A I MESSAGE? To the Editor, "Llais Llafur." I Sif.-A great deal has been said about the drama "Change" in your columns during the last couple of weeks, and I am curious as to the effect it has pro- duced on the minds of interested readers. Having read, or witnessed the drama, one is left wondering whether the "change" that is taking place is for the good ocr, otherwise! The author has not conveyed a definite solution. Whether he meant to do so or not, besides giving a depiction of life in South Wales, I cannot say; but I would like to see an expression of opinion on this poant in your columns, Mr Editor. I wouldi also like to get the following question answered Is the author, when he loses his grasp on the hero, Lewis Price, and makes him such a sorry spec- tacle, doing justice to the "rebel" move- ment Has he put up a case, consciously or unconsciously, for Socialism or against ? If anyone interested would answer the above he would greatly oblige an Yliism??u.d wy. OPTDHSTIC REBEL. I Y nismeu d wy.

ALLTWrEN AND PONT A RD A W E CO- I OPERATIVE SOCIETY. To the Editor of "Llais Lhfur I My attention has been called to I letter which appeared in the "Llais" two week ago under the name of "gteelworker," and in which he cri- ticises my attitude at the special general meeting held in connection with the above Society. I do not ob- ject to fair criticism, even when a, man writes under an assumed name, but I do object to your correspondent 'Steel- worker" telling deliberate lies. When I protested against Mr. Warren taking such an unwarrantable action against Mr. Walters, our manager, and when I called him a foreigner, I simply meant I that inasmuch as he was not a mem ber of our Society he was a foreigner (and I still maintain that I was correct), therefore, he had no right whatever to interfere with the management of our Society. It was not a question of na- tionality with me. but a question of right, and as for "Steelworker" to say that I attempted to raise racial enmity by calling Mr. Warren a foreigner it is a wicked lie, and I throw back the lie to his face with scorn. Though he mentions the names of two of my friends as supporters, let it be known to him, and others, that I claim to be as broad in my views as either Mr. Tom Jeremiah or Councillor J. M. Davies; and so far as his remarks on Trade Unionism are applicable to myself, they are abso- lute rot. Another deliberate lie he mentions in his letter, that the meet- ing was called to pass a vote of no confidence in the committee. It was nothing of the kind, sir. The con- venors of the meeting had no quarrel with the committee, but they wanted to show their disapproval of the "Czar- like" methods of one individual who had no authority to act as he did, and I challenge anyone to prove differently. It would be interesting, Mr. Editor, to know where this great authority has beep eonoeailing himself, prior to two years ago, when he wrote tihat memor- able letter which he thinks so much of. He was unknown to the Co-operative world (in this district at any rate) and during the last two years, since he wrote the letter in which he predicted the downfall of the Society where has he been? He claims to be a member of the Society, and an ardent Co-oper- ator. Why in the name of all that is rea-sonable did he not attend the meet- ings of his society and give to them the benefit of his great knowledge and wise counsel ? In all probability, he would have saved the Society from the deplorable position he wants the pub- lic to believe it is in. Instead of that he acts the coward, and has taken up the preposterous position of Mud- slinger at those who are trying to do their best for the Society. I under- stand that a. general meeting is to be held shortly, and many besides myself would be delighted to have the honour of shaking hands with "Steelworker" and give him a right royal welcome as every great man should have. ROBERT BODYCOMBE. Pontardawe.

WELSH SUFFRAGE DEMONSTRATION. Members of the Forward Cymric Suf- frfltge Union, in picturesque national cos. tume, were conspicuous in a. demonstra- tion in favour of votes for women in Trafalgar Square on Sunday. There were two processions, one from the East End which formed up at Bow Bridge, and the other from mthe West End which started from the Temple Station, Victoria Em- bajikment. They joined forces in the Square and speeches were delivered from three Rides of the plinth. In addition to the Cymric Union the societies taking part were the Eset Lon- don Federation, tie United Suffragists, and the Men's Political Union. The speakers included Mr. H. D. Harben, Mr. Nevinson, Mrs. Ayrt<m Gould, Miss Nina Boyle, andl the Rev. Drew Rob- erta.

STARTLING EFFECTS. ACCOMPLISHED. Feet that are sore, tender, and have corns, bunions, should be treated with Marathon Footbath Tablets, lOd. per box. Again, if feet are sweaty and hawe an objectionable smell in the summer, they should be bathed in Howell'a Foot Shampoo, 2d. each, 7 for Is. Ladies, do you want a new Hat for Gd. ? If so buy a bottle 'of Sharp's Hat Dye. No gloss, all dull colours and not affected by rain. Is baby fretting and uneasy ? Try a bottle of Nurse Powell's Sootho or Nurse Powell's Soothing Powders dur- ing the teething period. There is only one reliable place to get the above, and that is D. Griff r 1-lowell, Triple Medallist of Westmin- ster College of Pharmacy Chemist, Old Lodge, Ystalyfera.

————————— YSTALYFERA NOTES, TRADESMEN'S OUTING POST- PONED. A special meeting of the Committee of the Ystalyfera and District Chamber of Trade was held on Monday evening at the New Swan Hotel, when it was decided, after a long discussion, that ;the proposed trip to Bristol, which had been extensively advertised, should be postponed. Reference was made to the fact that the guarantee of 300 tic- kets demanded by the Midland Railway Co. was too stringent in view of the I early hour of starting from Ystalvfera. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting of the Chamber. I.L.P. AFFAIRS. 'I (0, 11 A meeting or the local ijrancn or trio I.L.P. took place on Sunday evening at the Institute. Mr. T. C. King occupy- ing the chair. There was a fa-li- a,tid- anee. The business was largely of a routine order. Arrangements for fur- ther meetings were made. particularly the visit of the secretary of the Na- tional Women's Labour League, Dr. Marion Phillips. The secretarv re- ported that an excellent sum had been realised towards the Parliamentary l'y, and that more stamps had been applied for. General sympathy was ex- pressed with Mr. J. W. Givens. of Lower Cwmtwrch. in his continued ill- ness, and hopes for an early recovery were expressed. A public meeting took place near the Institute on Monday evening. Mr. Will Evans presiding, when an address wis given by the Rev. George Neighbour, of Mountain Ash. Mr. Neighbour spoke on the Production and Minis- try of Wealth," and in the cour e of an inspiring appeal for Socialism, ap- pealed for support on behalf of tl > La- bour Press, including the "Daily CitiÍ- zen." There was a large attendance. CONGRATULATIONS. Mr. D. W. Jenkins (Ap Cledlyn). of Alltygrug Road, has been the reci- pient of many congratulations upon his success at Rhiwfawr Eisteddfod on I Saturday, when he was successful in gaining the prize for the poem and was chaired bard. The poem was highly I praised bv the adjudicator (Rev. Ben Da vies, Pantteg). CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES. I The pastor of the Enghsta Uongrega- t/anal Church (Rev. R. G. James) was preacher at the anniversary services of the English Congregational Church, Carmarthen, on Sunday, which were attended hy large congregations. His place at the local church was taken by the Rev. D. H. Thomas, pastor of the oll Carmarthen Church, who preached ex- cellent sermons to good attendances. ITIONOUR FOR MR. H. J. POWELL. I General satisfaction was expressed throughout the locality on Friday, when it became known that among the names of the new Justices of the Peace for the c ounty. appeared that of Mr. f-opkin J. Powell, of Ystalyfera. This honour is undoubtedly conferred upon Mr. Powell as a recognition of his long public service. As a member for nine years of the Pontardawe District Council and an ex-chairman of that body. as well as a valuable member of the Board of Guardians (of which he occupies the chair for a Sieoond yea.r) J Mr. Powell has proved himself to be lan administrator of considerable ability. He is moreover a successful business man, and a hearty supporter of all institutions making for the pro- gress of the locality. With his many friends we join in congratulations to Mr. Powell upon his elevaitaon to the Bench. We are convinced that he will administer justice without fear or fav- our. LOCAL PROPERTY SALE. I There was a large attendance at the Now Swan Hotel last Thursday even- ing, when Mr. W. E. Morris, of Cly- dach, offere-d. for sale by auction two lotial leasehold dwelling houses. Lot 1. No. 2, Spencer Place, Gurnos, held by underlease fov a term of 99 years, from September, 1905, now empty, but es- timated to let at 27s. per lunar month. Bidding started at £ 100 and rose to £ 180 103. Od.. a.t which price the pro- perty was knocked down to Mr. J. T. Owen, draper, Ystalvfera. Lot 2, "Have-rill." 16, Ynysdarren Road. Yetalyfera, held by lease for a term of '99 years from the 25th day, of March. 1911, at a ground rent of £1 17s. 6d. per annum. The premises are now let at 28s. per lunar month, landlord pay- ing rates and taxes. From 2100 the bidding went up to £ 202, and at this figure the house was sold to Mr. John v Uurat, Cyfyng Road, Yataly-fera. >v —_ PREMIER CINEMA. I The Pride of the Circus," a fine sfcory centreing round the life of those vogaged in the showman's profession, ad exhibiting all the passions of love td hate. was the star film at the emier Cinema during the early part the week, and proved highly popular H good houses. Byj his Father's ws" was an intensely moving and ttttic picture, and was also much ciated. The chief picture for veek-end is "The Jew," a three orv centred in Poland. It is a ibfly true portrayal of Jewish opposed to those ridiculous ich either insult or abuse the ■ace, and it deals in excellent ith the problem of a marriag e Jewess and a Gentile. Ano- icture has been secured for rt of next week, viz., "In f London Crooks "— a de- a of the first order. L.R.C. AND REGISTRATION, A general meeting of the Ystalyfera I Labour Representation Committee took place on Tuesday evening at the I.L.P. Hall, Mr Rhys Hopkin presiding over a fairly, good attendance. The meet- ing was held for the purpose of (-on- sidering registration matters in the district and Mr. Meth Jones, of Port Talbot, organiser of the South Wales Miners' Federation, gave a highly in- teresting and helpful address on the mode of procedure for the claiming of votes. As a result, further committees were appointed for the various local wards, with secretaries, as follows:— Godre'rgraig, Messrs. Griffith Johnson and David Rees; Psntteg, Mr. J. D. Brazell; Wern, Messrs. J. Samuel and Evan Davies and Gurnos, ML T. R. Samuel. Full arrangements were made for a complete canvas of th. district. CAERSALEM Cynhaliwvd cvfarfodvdd chwarterol Y sgol Sul yr egiwys uch(x_ i y Sul di- weddaf, o dan lywyddiaeth Mr Aneurin Edwards, yr arolygwr. Cafwyd cyrddau llwyddianus a bendithiol. Adroddwvd gan 0\f n Jones, Ishvyn Harries, Elwyn, Morris, Rhys Gwilym Edwards, M. A. Dancey, Rachel A. Lewis, W. George, Sarah Jones, Blodwen .Jenkins, Annie Evans, Margaretta Thom as, a S. A. Phillips. Datganwyd gan Ma.ggie Ambrose, N. Lewis a'i chyfeillesau, Nancy Edwards, Rees Evans, a chan y cor, o dan arwein- yddiaeth y brawd William George, L.T.S.C. Dadlauwyd ar "Safle'r Chwiorydd yn yr Eglwys" gan Mrs. E. D. Lewis a'i dosbarth, ac ar "Hawliau yr Ysgol Sul" gan yr arolygwr a'i ddosbarthiadau. CYCLIST TOURING CLUB DINNER. On Saturday last the annual dinner in connection with the local Cyclist Touring Club took place at the New Swan Hotel and was verv successful. Twenty-six members and* friends sat down to an excellent repast served by the hostess, Mrs. Morgans, and after- wards an enjoyable programme was contributed to by Messrs. Ivor Harris, E. V. Thomas, "Noah Isaac, W. Rees, Myrddin Thomas, James Evans, Gwilvm Williams, John Jeffries, Goorge Clarke, and Wm. Lewis, Mr. J. R. Scott Hopkin presiding at the piano. A further excellent addition to the programme was the rendering of solos by Messrs. Phipps and Jack Davies, on the mandoline. Mr. J. Vernon also gave some enjoyable solos, accompanied on the mandoline by Mr. Phipps, and the programme concluded by the sing- of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." Mr. T. Owen presided over the gathering. FORMER LOCAL SCHOLAR'S SUCCESS. C-ongratulations to Mr. Tom A. Cousins, of Llansamlet, and a former student at the Ystaljjfera County # era Coun-tv School, who has obtained his B.Sc. degree at Bangor University. Mr. Cousins has many friends here who will be glad to know of his success. OBITUARY. The death occurred on Saturday at Woodman's Terraoe of Mr. William Rees (52), who had been a resident of Ystalyfera all his life time. He fol- lowed the occupation of pickler at the Ystalyfera Works for a number of years, but for the last 12 months he had been in indifferent health. He leaves a widow but no family; also four brothers, Messrs. Edwin Rees, Peny- wern Road; Devid Rees, The Vine; Lewis Rees, Brecon Road, Pontardawe; and Rees Rees, Cwmtwrch; and three sisters. The funeral took place at Holy Trinity on Wednesday and was largely attended. I THE PROPOSED GODRE'RGRAIG. STATION. The agitation for the establishment of a station at Y nisgeinon is again receiving considerable support, and a petition has been drawn up stating that it is essential that the road to the proposed station should lead from Hodgson's Row. On May 30th, a public meeting was held and a new committee appointoo, of which Mr. D. E. Pa.rry is chairman, and Mr. William Williams, of Gra.igyfforest, se- cretary. At this meeting it was de- cided that the petition should be drawn np. and since then over 2,000 residents liave signed it. The proposal contained in the peti- tion is that the road leading from Hodgson's Row past Cwmtawe Uchaf to Ynisgeinon should be repaired. Colonel Gough has written to the newlyappoin.ted secretarv stAting that he would be pleased to give all the land and material necessary for the making of the road, together with a subscription. The committee have about L100 in hand, most of which was collected about 30 years ago. It is stated that some of the members of the old committee, acting on their own initiative, are endeavouring to induce the people residing near Ynismeudwy to support a proposal to make a road leading from the bottom end of Godre'rgraig and Ynismeudwy to Ynis- geinon. This, of course, would not be so convenient to the large majority of people of the district, but there is no likelihood that it will be carried out. ROAD IMPROVEMENT. .1 1 The Glamorgan County Council hav- ing decided upon widening the main road near the New Swan Hotel, Ystaly- fera, the contract has been given to Mr. Dan Griffiths, Ynismeudwy, who has a gang of men employed in the work of demolishing the old wall in front of the Garden Cottages. The wall is to be set back about 10ft., whiclT will" make the road at tiiis point the width it should be all the way through Ystalyfera. In view of the fact that the New Swan Hotel is to be re-built it would appear that the pre- sent alteration is merely a make-shift in order to provide for the constantly in- creasing traffic at this point, especially now that there is a regular service of I motor coaches. TARRENI WORKMEN'S COM- MITTEE The ballot ta ken at the Tarreni Colliery this week resulted in the following being appointed committee-men for the next six months :rohn Lewis Rees, Treba.nos; W. Jones, Cwmtawe place, Godre'rgraig James Jones, Ystalyfera; Theophilus Griffiths, Brynscallog; Owen Griffiths, Ynysmeudwv; Rees Davies, Ynysmeudwy W. A. WILLIAMS. Phrenologist, can le consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea.

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I BRYNAMMAN NOTES. I SERIOFS ACCIDENT. A serious accident, wmcn, nowever, might have had even more disastrous consequences, occurred on Sunday af- ternoon near the station. The seven- year-old son of Mr. Williams, butcher, was walking al8ng the road near the tinworks towards the village, when a horse grazing on the common attacked the child and threw him to the ground. Fortunately there was a man near bv who went to the boy's assistance and drove the animal away. Nevertheless, the lad sustained a broken leg and other minor injuries, and had to re- ceive attention from Dr. Lewis before he could be removed home. The horse, which is the property of the Penygraig Colliery Company, is said to be a par- ticularlv vicious animal, and certainly should be kept under better control. I ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL SER- VICES. Anni versary services in connection with t4he English Congregational Church take place this week-end, when the preacher will be Prof. M. B. Owen, B.A., B.D., of Carmarthen. Services will take place morning and evening at the Public Hall, and in the After- noon there will be a Welsh service at Gibea. I I.L.P. MEETING. A large audience assembled near the station on Saturday evening when, un- der the auspices of the local branch of the I.L.P., a meeting was held, at which a vigorous address was given by Mr. Edward Black, of Cardiff, the well- known peace advocate and housing re- former. Mr. Black's speech was highly appreciated, a/nn created a very fav- ourable impression. I COLLIERY JOTTINGS. Considerable surprise was expressed in the village on Mondav, when it was announced that in consequence of slackness of trade, fifty workmen were to be dispensed with at the Amman Colliery. Up to last wepk, 120 men were employed there, but trade has been exceiptionally slow during the pre- sent year, and no fewer than 38 days have I)eon lost since the beginning of March. The colliery was idle on Mon- dav owing to a shortage of tnicks. Cwmtog Colliery still remains idle, hut. in view of the fact that the owner- shifp of the estate in which the pit is included has recently changed from the Miens' family to Mr. E. Evans Bevan, j Neath, the-e is expectation that activ- j itv at the pit will soon be renewed. I SUDDEN DEATH. The death occurred very suddenly on Monday morning at bis residence in Cwmgarw Road, of Mr. Joseph Jones, a well-known Brynamman resident. De- ceased, who was quite a young man, under 30 years of age, had been in indifferent health for some time. He was formerly employed at Penygraig j Colliery, but more lately had been working under the Great Western Rail- way Company. Much sympathy is felt with the widow in her sad loss. W A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist. can bf. consulted daily at the Victoria J\rr,ïp 'nT.r hp YlarkftV "'n" THE SCHOOLS QUESTION. the Committee appointed ov the Carmarthenshire Education Committee to consider the local schools question at Cwmgarw and Rhosamman and also the infants' school for Brynamman is now entering upon its duties, and it is to be hoped that Rhosamman and Cwm- garw will have sympathetic considera- tion from the Committee. This is a district that has suffered more or less for many years through the unfortunate I position of being between two different districts already supplied with schools, j but if Cwmgarw and Rhosamman resi- dents will promote their cause dis- creetly they can look to Brynamman for support. On the other hand, if Brynammanites see that in order to get a school for the other districts they are going against a school for themselves, they might oppoie the de- mand from Rhosamman a.nd Cwmgarw, and being in a majority, will doubtless put these districts in a position of disadvantage. The whole matter will require most careful consideration. LOCAL VISITORS. Among the visitors at present in Brynamman is Mr. William Jones. Cwmga.rw Road, who arrived here from the United State on Saturday. For the last ten Years. Mr. Jones has been resident at Scranton, U.S.A., where a number of other local people also re- side. Mr. Jones, we understand, has married during the time he has been in America. He has come to this dis- trict for a two months holiday before lie undertakes an extensive tour to the Western States of America, where lie has booked several important concert engagements. Mr. Jones has been re- marijably successful as a vocalist and is now one of the most popular artistes in the Pittsburg district. We extend to Mr. Jones a heai-tv welcome and good wishes for a pleasant holiday. Mr. Pritchard Jones, younger son of Mr. Hy. Jones, of the Rose and Crown Hotel, also arrived here on Tuesday from America. Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Cwmgorse also returned by the same boat. CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. The second festival, held in connec- tion with the children's choirs of the District Methodist Churches, took place at Bettws on Thursday last, and was again of a successful character. Madame W. J. Williams conducted i with her customary ability. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSIONS. The annual outing m connection with the Moriah Sunday School will take place shortly. The destinition will be Mumbles. Gibea Schools have decided in favour of Tenby. DEPARTURE OF MR. G. DAVIES. I I We learn that Mr. Gerwyn Davies, son of ex-P.C. Davies, formerly sta^ tioned at Brynamman, has severed his connection with the village this week. He has left for Llanelly, where he in- tends taking up farming. \Ve wish Mr. Davies success in his new entw- prize. MOTOR 'BUS SERVICE. I The Great Western K*niW%y motor car service between Brynamman and Neath commenced on Wednesday. Three services a day are to be main- tained for the present, future arrange- men1:6 to be determined by the extent to which the service is made use of. NON-UNIONISM AT G.C.G. a .11 The non-Unionist question is still a grievancea.t G.C.G. Notices were ten- dered on Wednesday to receive a "clear up." The double shift system in stalls is also said to constitute a grievance, the men being determined to bring it to an end by the prevention of the employment of new hands until this is done. W. A. WILLIAMS. Phrenologist. can he consulted daily at the Victoria Arrade Inea,r the Market), SWRPFCZ.

GLYNTAWE Second Annual SPORTS i N The above Sports will be held in a FIELD BETWEEN THE GWYN ARMS AND TAFARN-Y-GARREG on Monday, August 3, 1914 Events will include:— 120 Yards Flat Handicap. First prize, E3; second, JE1 os. 0d. third, 15s. Od. Galloway Raoe for Ponies not over 13 hands. Trotting Races for Ponies not over 14 hands. For further particulars see bills. Hon. Secretaries: R. HUGHES, Craig-y-Nos Gardens, M. R. MORGAN, Gwyn Arms. 3 Jy. 4-18. Aiericaa Market  Wern Road, YSTALYFERA J.G.EVANS (late Manager of the Ystalyfera Co- operative Society) and Co., Beg to announce that they have opened the above premises with a large stock of Groceries & Provisions Of the Highest Po&sible Quality at the Lowest Prices.

NOTICE. The Prize Draw in aid of Mr John Thomas, Primrose Villa, Ystalyfera, has been postponed until further notice. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can. te consulted daily at the Victoria Arca de (near the Market'. Swansea. Described as the Grand Old Man" of the Baptist ministry, the Rev. Dr. Harries has just completed six yeajrs' iministerial service. He has worked with marked success in London, Maa- chester, Llanellv, and Haverfordwest; .he has been President of the Baptist Union, and is now pastor of Libema, Treherbert. Printed and Published by Llate Llafur" Co.. T.td Ystalyfera, in the County of Glamorgan, July 4th, I 1014.