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BON MARCHE YSTRADGYNLAIS B. M. LARKIN'S BREA T Summer SALE Now Proceeding. Everything must be Cleared. Astonishing Bargains will be offered in Every Department. MILLINERY Reduced to Less than Half. Pnce. A Large Stock of BOOTS & SHOES In all the Latest Styles. Must be Cleared. A Special Line of CHILDRENS' SMART BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES Suitable for Concerts, etc. Sizes 7 to 10, lfa! prpair. Sizes 11 to 1, 1/1 If per pair "TBE S3IGN.& L," The Latest in Fountain Pens. Bored Vulcanite  ,M? Patent Spoon Feed ? ?"   14 ct G.P Nib ) ?amaBSS?. A Capital Line for Stndents. /?? .s/J ;?c?L??????-?? Qua*   ?7?<*?j?UM???T??? ?—?  /6<? ?3t?K?-/?????C<  c. 30. LE, TnE STATIONER YSTRADGYNLAIS I RAILWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS. G. W. R. EXCURSIONS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th. CHEAP TRIPS to PORT TALBOT and ABERAVON (Flower Show), from Swansea High Street, Neath, etc. EXPRESS HALF-DAY TRIP to PORTHCAWL. Leave Swansea High Street, 2.33 o.m., Neath 2.51 p,m. ARRIVE, 3.32 p.m. RETURN 9.0 p.m. FARE from Swansea, ls.3d. THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY AND MONDAY NIGHTS, AUGUST 6, 12, 17 and 26. LIMITED DAY TRIP to KILfcAR- NEY (12s3d), ARKLOW, WOODEN- BRIDGE, OVOCA, RATHDRUM, RATHNEW, WTCKLOW, BRAY, DUBLIN (12s. 9d)., WEXFORD (7s.9d.) Leave Port Talbot, 11.28 &m. Neath, 11.46 p.m.; Swana&a High Street, 12.10 night, Ll&neUy, 9.41 p.m. Carmarthen Junctio*, 10.11 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHTS, AUGUST 7, 14, 21 and 28. To READING and LONDON for 1, 2, 5 or 7 days. Leave Swansea High Street, 11.25 p.m., Neath 11.16, Port Talbofc 11.34 p.m. DAY FARE, 8s.6d. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8. To LONDON for 1, 2, 5, or 7 days. Leave Carmarthen 5.5 a.m. Pem- brey, 5.41, Llanelly, 5.51, Swansea Hf^h Street, 6.10; Neath, 6.44, Port Talbot, 6.58 a.m. DAY FARE, 8s.6d. MONDAY NIGHTS, AUGUST 10, 17, 24, and 31. To READING and LONDON for 1, 3, 4, or 6 days. Leave Carmarthen 10.15 p.m., Pembrey, 10.46, Llan- dovery, 6.45. Llandilo 7.25; Llan- debie, 7.44. Brynamman. 6.0, Glan- amman, 6.9, Pantvffynon, 7.53, Pontardulais. 8.3, Llanelly, 10.55, Swansea High Street, 11.15 Colbren Junction, 7.4, Seven Sisters, 7.10, Neath, 11.45, Blaen Rhondda, 7.18, Cymmer, 7.35, Cwmavon, 7.55 p.m., Port Talbot 12.3 nighty DAY FARE, 8s.6d. For details see bills, or send postcard to stations or offices. FRANK POTTER, General Manager. MIDLAND. EXCURSIONS FROM YSTALYFERA AUGUST 3. to BRECON at 8.10a.m. for 1 DAY. AUGUST 3, to SWANSEA, at various times for 1 DAY and HALF-DAY. AUGUST 4, to SWANSEA, at 8.10, 9.48, 12.42. and 2.32 p.m. for 1 DAY and HALF-DAY. Tickets, handbills, etc., may be ob- I tained any time at the Midland Station. W. GUY GRANET, General Manager. "I am not a guardian of the rates I am a. guardian of the poor," said the late Rev. Gomer Lewis, D.D., on one occa- sion. THE GREAT CARR Palmist, Phrenologist and Clairvoyant, at the SWANSEA SANDS For the Season. Same Position as Last Year Consultatious Daily. Large Range of t? LASL TROusm's FLJLNNRL rT^ROUSBlS F LANNEL ?L BOUSHRS And a Fine Selection of SUMMER /^HIRTIWGS SUMMIR SHIRTINGS UMMER ?HIRTI?GS In all the Latest Shades, and at Rock-Bottom Prices. STRAW T"T±TS TRAW f—f ATS '?TKAW ATS In all the Latest Shades. Buy Jour Straw Hat whilst the Sun Shines, at JAB. E. MORRIS Bank Buildings, Ystradgynlais AND AT Garnos, Lower Cwmtwrch

I AMMAN VALLEY NEWS. SUCCESSFUL BARD. An interesting ceremony was witnessed at the Ivorites' Hall, Ammanford, when all the bards of the district and a large number of edateddfodwyr assembled to do honour to Mr. D. R. Griffiths, Bettws, who has won five bardic chairs, the last two at eisteddfodau held at Pontlliw and Birehgrove. The Rev. J. Jenkins (Gwili) acted1 as archdruid, and the full ceremony was gone through. ISOLATION HOSPITAL. A conference of representatives of Am- ma.nford and Cwmamman Urban Councils and Llandilofawr Rural District Council was held on Saturday to consider the question of a, joint isolation hospital for the Amman Valley. It was resolved tha.t such an hospital was desirable for the urban districts of Ammariford and Cwm- amman and the rural district of flaii- debie, Bettw*. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can b6 consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea.

Prepaid Rates for the following Classes of Advertisements. W ANIVD, TO LET, TO SELL, PER. SONAL, SALES, SITUATIONS' VACANT, etc. No. of Onoe. Three Words. Insertions, 20 6d Is 30 9d la 6d 40 Is 2s These rates do not apply to Trade Advertisements or those from PvMk Bodies. BUSINESS NOTICES PALMISTRY AND CLAIRVOYANCE. Consult PROFESSOR and MADAME VIRGO on all affairs of life. Daily, 11 to 9, 238, High Street (side entranoe M. Davies, Chemist), bottom ef High streetr Swansea. Late of the Pier Pavilion, Aber- ystwyth. Certificate and Diploma* Palmistes. C. YATES, the Sewing Machine Mare, 11 Waterloo Street, Swansea. Knife Cleaning and Sharpening Machines— The World's Wonder-,59.6d. Repairs and Parts for all makes of Sewing Machines, Oil, Needles, Shuttles,. etc. Gramophones and Reoords.-C.. YATES, the Sewing Machine Man, 11 Waterloo Street, Swansea. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea. IVOR L. ROBERTS' A NNOUNCBMENT& 223, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA SECOND-HAND Motor Cycles to olearf B.S.A.'s Triumphs, Enfieids, Premiers, Singer's, Bradbury's, Rudge, Precision, etc., etc. Prices from 25 upwards. Alt in thorough working condition. Send for list, or inspection invited. MOTOR CYCLES.-Orders now being booked for early deliveries of the fol- lowing maker. :—Douglas, A.J.9., Rudge,. B.S.A., Enfield, and Williamson's; also* the Caithorpe Junior Two-speed Modet, 25 guineas. pEDAL CYCLES.—Agent for B.S.A., Enfield, Rudge Whikwwth, Hum' Wers, e-tc. Prices from £ 4 199. 6d. Easy payments arranged. Send postcard for lists amd terms, poet free. LIGHT CARS.—Book now for delivery of the Humberofcte, Enfield, Autoletfce,, and Perry Light Cars. Send for liat, terms, etc. to Ivor L. Roberts, Mater Expert, 223, Oxford street, Swansea. GLYNTAWE Second Annual SPORTS 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, £ 3; second, JE1 5s. Od. third,. 15s. Od, Galloway Race for Ponies not over 13 hands. Trotting Races for Ponies not over 14 hands. For further particulars see bills. Hon. Secretaries: R. HUGHES, Crafg-y-Koe Gardens. M. R. MORGAN, Gwyn Arms. 3 Jy. 4-18. Pianoforte & Organ Tuning. REPAIRS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION First Class Work, Moderate Charges PIANOS TUNBD PROM 3&64. JAMES TARR, Compton Terrace, Y stalyfera War Declared! Death All Round r Terrible Onslaught ia BEETLE Land. THeUSANDS SLAUGHTERED IN ONE NIGHT. Cho-kum Dust Is a terrible podssn to small poois, but harml ess to domestic animals., Beetles.. eat it ntveneuav and are killed on the spot. Nothing exactly like it in the world.. Ask for CHO-KUM DUST and see that- you get it. 6d. and Is. PER BOX. You will marvel at the terrible results in one night. If you wish to rid your house of every pest USE CHOKUM BUST. IT IS THE VERY BEST. Ki!ls all insects, Beetles, Bugs, Iioe, Fleas, Moths. SPECIAL NOTICE:—National In- surance Prescriptions dispensed by MQ, personally. I bold the Major Diploma of the Pharmaeeutical Society the highest qualification as a pharmacist in Great Britain. J. HARRIS, Ph.Ch, M.P.S. (Lond.) Pharmaceutical and Dispensing Chemist, YSTRADGYNLAIS Agent for CHOKUM: T. HARRIS, M.P.S. (Lond.) Dispensing Chemist and Pharmacist, SEVEN SISTERS Mr. Henry Davies, of Cardiff, has just returned with some 30 mining students from a tour in Germany. The students will next furnish reports of what they have &een. Mr. Davies says it is a sight to see in Germany the miners everywhcin, returning from their work and in good, clean cl.tthes.

YSTRADfiYNLAIS NOTES. I MONTH FOR NEGLECT OF WIFE. At a special Court. held at i stradgvn- laia on 'lhursaay morning, before Messrs. E. G. Bv-iiclicJl and i>. Williams,-T homas .Davies, lat-e of Water St-ratt, was sent to prison for a man til's hard la.bour tor .neglecting to maintain his wife, who had baoome dependent on the funds of the Pontardawe Union. OBITUARY. I The death occurred at Cwmgiedd on Friday of Thomas Williams (27), son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams. Dc ceased had been in indifferent health for several years and had been oonuned tc his bed for three weeks prior to his death. Formerly, he was a member of Sardis Chojr and was an accomplished musician. Much sympathy is felt with the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday when there was a very large and repre- sentative gathering. DEATH OF LOCAL LANDLORD. The death occurred at the White Lion, Ynis Uchaf, on Monday evening of Mr. William Phillip Morgan, for many years the nominal landlord of that inn. De- ceased suffered a paralytic stroke about two years ago, and sinoe that time up to his death he had been almost helpless. He was 68 years of age and leaves a widow, two married sons and two daugh- ters. Deceased had followed the pro- fession of ship's engineer for nfai-ly 30 years. Prior to going to sea, the deceased owned and ran the now dismantled foun. dry which was situate near the Audrey Arms, Gurnos, the ruins of which remain. He was a well-kn^ a sports, man. a good shot ani <Ie of the finest fishermen ii.Io county of Brecon. BAPTISMAL SERVICE. The ltev. D. J. Davies officiat-ed at a baptismal service at the Ainon Baptist Chapel on Thursday when nine young men and maidens were publicly baptised. There VI 3B a large and interested con- gregation. VISIT OF WELL-KNOWN DIVINE. I The Rev. Henry Jeffreys, Abercynon, was the preacher at the Sardis Chai)el at both services on Sunday when he preached excellent and eloquent sermons, which wore much &dmired ty the large oongre- gations. THE PROGRESS OF THE CHURCH. The second annuaj report in connection with the Church of England in the Parish of Ystradgynlais has just been published. The report shows that the total number -of members of the Church Sunday School in Ystradgynlais, under 15 years of age is 434. over 15 years of age, 117; a total -of 361, with 31 teachers. The membev- ,ship, combined with that of St. David's, Aberorave, is 604 under 15 years of age, and 207 over 15 yeara of age, with 46 tochers. The average attendance throughout the year was 337. The num. her of communicants on the roll at ttfie -Pa,rish Church is 575 and at St. Bavid's, 191. The total income for the year, ending Easter, 1914, for both churches, was -21,241 10s. 8d. and there waa a balance in hand of JE54 7s. 2d. The expenditure included £ 202 18s. 3d. for church ex- penses, 2257 6a. 4d. for the Assistant Parochial Clergy Fund j341 12s. Id. for Home and Foreign Missions, £ 125 2s. 5d. for church building restoration and charities, including aick and poor ab- sorbed P,17 7s. 5d. School building ex- penses were JE196 58. 7d. The churchwardens' account for the year for the Ystradgynlais Church shows that JB275 12s. 4d. was raised, of which £ 62 17s. 2d. was from quarterly collec- tions; R23 7s. 9d. from collections for special objects; £ 106 2s. 9d. from the or- dinary colltion8, whilst the voluntary church rate realized JE51 14s. lOd. made up of jE56 4s. 6d. from Lord Tredegar, JE;9 lis. 8d. from Colonel Gough, L5 from Mr. J. E. Moore Gwyn, and 18a. 8d. from Mr. E. Benthall. The balance waa made up by the proceeds from a tea, sales of work, jumble sale and subscriptions. TTTE CINEMA. The programme submitted at the. N r.w Cinema. this week is a scorcher, and the lessees throw out the challenge that the programme contains more star and feature tho-n has ever been shown in any other cinema in one week in England or Wales. It consists of nine feature films and four star comics, besides smaller pictures, and un- doubtedly proves that the lessees still oontiuie to place before their patrons an unequalled programme. The picture, "Mother and Son" in three parts, a dra vna of intense humoji interest, is con- sid-ered to be one of the finest yet shown in Ystradgynlais. "The Cry of the In. roeents," which has been released only this month, met with an enthusiastic re- ception, and "'Midst Raging- Blasts," Self's famous masterpiece, -was keenlv followed. "The Pendulum of Justioe" and "The. Penning" were much enjoyed. "1'"k. fche Wolf," will be the "ba f -r Friday ard Saturday, and there will be a number of Kevstr>ne comics staged. Ne-t w-r-ek the great exclusive, "Tn" Red Wolf." a picture in four parts, full of thrill;ng viciderts, hairbreadth escapee and startling situations will be shown, and those FJW see it will agree with me it fl-nvthinc they h-nve ever W' TKe monirrg matinees for night well DatromVd. ] AN INNOVATION BY A TRADER. I Mr. T. W liLuuius, grocer, Cvnlais Stores, has introduced a very sensible ar- rangement which deserves emulation by other traders. He has decided ti,a t in future his establishment stiall be closed between 1.15 and 2.15 n.ni. in order that j ali of his assistants may unie at one saate time. Also, that. the tiUillij-lunuit will close at 6.30 p.m. on Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, one o'cIuck 011 ilitit s- days, 10 p.m. on Fridays, and 10.30 p.m. on Saturdays. Shop assistants would have very little to grumble at if these times were general. LEAVING HOME. Mrs. John Davies and her two daugh- ters, after having spent a very pleasant holiday of three weeks in the district, left Ystradgynlais on Monday for Liver- pool. They will return to Johnstonburg, Penna., where they will rejoin their hus- band and father who ia an old Ystradgyn- lais boy. PIT RESCUE TEAM. Ihe Ystradgynlais and Y stradfa wr col. lieries jointly send a te-atil ot six em- ployees every quarter to undergo a course of lectures and training at tiie Rescue Station in The Strand, Swansea. The present team consists of Messrs. J. H. Griffiths (manager of the Ystradfawr Col- liery), captain; Tom Joneo, Cwmgiedd; Tom Phillips, Pelican Street; John Bors- den, Penrhos; J. Daniel Morris, Ynis, and T. D. Williams. The special training consists of working in a closed gallery under abtior-n-ial conditions, much thi same as is experienced in a colliery a^er a.n explosion. Ihe gallery is filled, Aith brimstone fumes and the t>arr with their breathing apparfi'-j juuu rescue tools, weisrhi i>etween 30 and 40 lbs., wr rk IiaiU for two hours on each visit to 'the Station. The recompense for this dangerous work is a day's wage and the consciousness that, in case of necessity, they are ready and trained to be of as- sistance to their unfortunate fellows who may be the victim* of a catastrophe, such as have occurred at the Whitehaven, Stanley, Senghe.iydd, and other co.rieries within recent years. It does not appear that the men are paid for the risks they take, but, then, miners never are, which is mostly the fault of the miners. "IANTO BWLERMAN" AT COLBREN A most unusual incident occurred ail: the Colbren Eisteddfod Competitive Con- cert held in the Moriah Chapel on Sat- urday. There were several entries for the open recitation competition, the prize for which was equally divided between Miss M. J. F rancis, "Llaetliferch," Godre'rgraig, and Mr. J. Robert&, G.C.G. Miiss Francis recited "Iesu/' and Mr. Roberts gave "0 Carwn Gmyru." Mr. Niadog Jeffreys ("Ianto Bwlermg-n") had entered and ave as his contributnoai "Menywod yn y baews," a humorous re- citation of considerable power. Wheu about half-way through the piece most of the members of the large audience were holding their sides and ttien a digni- fied and patr,ai-chial gentleman in the gallery arose and said in Welsh, "I must protest against this reciter owing to the recitation. It is not seemly to recite sudh things in the House of God." The adjudicator, the Rev. R. Beynon, of Abercrave, rose and said tlfet although he found no fault with the reciter or the recitation, a protest had beea made, and rather than any unpleasantness should be caused, it might be better that the item should be concluded. And, whilst the audience clamoured that the recitation should te finished, "lanto" bowed to the I inevitable. MHASLES AT GLANRHYD. I An epidemic of measles has broken out I at Glanrhyd, and a number of cases has I been notified. OF INTEREST TO FANCIERS. I A young married fancier in Brecon Road conceived the brilliant idea of sav- ing up sufficient money to purchase a Crystal Palace champion bird, go that he might oaTry everything before him at the Fur and Feather Show, which will be held on Wednesday next at the Park. ¡ With this idea usurping all other thoughts he deducted-in a manner certam mar- 'I ried men do—amounts each week from his wife's allowaince and, in order that it would be safe, he hid the money in the bottoms of the various cages. He hfid saved over glo-it is alleged—when one morning, just as he was leaving the house, he particularly requested Iii- wife not to interfere with the cages as he would thoroughly clean them out when he came home. Like the average wife, who is anxious to save her hustand any trouble, the good woman mad e up her mind to spend some time in cleansing out the cages, wh;ch she cfi-d. In drawing a veil over subsequent pro- ceedings it is only necessary to add that the Crystal Palace champion bird will not be shown at the show on Wednesday. The promoters of the Fur and Feather Society's Show are desirous that the pub- lic should know they are not responsible that two s hows will be held at Ystrad- evnlais next week. Given fine weather the Faneiera' Show should knock every- thing which has preceded it into a cocked hat. Lat year, it will be remembered, owing to a cyclone which lasted the whole day of the show, there was a big deficit, but notwithstanding this the promoters have avaiii come forward with smiles on their faces and are full of optimism. Well they may be, too, for the entries lmve poured in from all quarters of the Kingdom, and some of the best, birds in th.3 eountry wiK be on view. i "WHERE YOU TASTE THE SALT!" I "An hour ago I was the most hilarious individual in Ystradgynlais; now I am the most disappointed and disgusted," said a well-known resident to me as I waited for an answer to "Anything doin' ? It appeared that he had been reading Morley Roberts' "Salt of the Sea," and like the best of book-readers he had tackled the volume in a workman- like maimer by commencing at the first p-ge and going right ahead, instead of skipping a few pages here and there to hasten the plot. He had read "The Pro- motion of the Admiral," the first of a series of breezy, bracing short stories con- tained in this volume. One does not wonder at the exhibition of side-splitting laughter which punctuated his reading and similarly, the reason for his disap- pointment is manifest, but why he was disgusted is not so apparent. Probably, because the whole volume was not de voted to the one story There are many popular writers who would take three books to cover the ground traversed by the author of this, the best short story ever written, and if there be any doubt, let the reader obtain a copy of the book which is published by Nelson's and the price is 7d. The anniversary services in connection with the English Congregational Chapel were held on Sunday, Air. Arthur Harris, Penrhos. presiding "at each of the three services. The choir, under the conduc- torship of Mr. B. D. Lewis, of Pelican street, rendered a number ot choruses in an excellent maimer, the singing being quite the feature of the services and was greatly enjoyed by crowded congrega- tions at each service. In addition to a large number of recitations rendered by the children. Fred Harris recited "The Wreck of the Titanic" at the afternoon and also at the evening service (by special request). During the concluding portion of the recitation the orchestra, consisting of 10 instrumentalists, played "Nearer, my God, to Thee." Amongst the choruses rendered by the choir were "There was a, time," and "Hail, Lovely Caanan," by Dr. Challinor, and "Praise ye the Lord." Miss Bessie Allen recited "Ship on Fire," in excellent style, and Miss Marks also recited. A great deal of the credit for the masterly manner in which the choir sang is due to the able 1 conductor under whose control the mem- bers of the choir worked in harmony. The collections were very satisfactory. SWANSEA VALLEY MOTOR CYCLING CLUB. A meeting of the members of the Ystalyfera and District Motor Cycling Club will be held at the CypWs Cafe < on Wednesday evening at 8 ^'clock, when important business will br. transacted. I A SIGN-POST WANTED. Consider; ble i. vonvenienc-e is ..a,ustfl uo motorists aii"* others owing to tiii ab- sence of sign-post at the four ri,i.3 roads < id as this could be cbvuted at little expense it is hoped that the authori- ty will take this the final intimation, .,t would be interesting to Know whether there is another road 'unc- on anything like so important as this wrieh does rot possesa a sign-post. TENNIS RACKETS. Repairs done on the premises at H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea.

CWMTWRCH AND I GWYS NOTES I FOOT RACE ON THE PATCHES Great interest was taken in Cwm- twrch and district on Saturday in a 100 yards foot race, organised by local running enthusiasts. The race took place on the Patches, and was at- tended by a large crowd of onlookers. The contestants were Messrs. Gomer Owen and Martin James, and the sum at stake was P-10 a side. Mr Tom G. Walker was the starter, and Mr Tommy Levi refcreed. After a close run, Owen proved the winner, and re- ceived an ovation on his achievement. r FOR COLORADO. Mr and Mrs. David Thomas, who have been in this district on a vøt from Colorado, return to-day (Friday), when they will be accompanied by two ) local boyp, Messrs. Efnrys Hopkins and Jofhnny Jon-es, and a number of young men from Gowerton. The emigrants are going to got employment in the Colorado mines, over one of which Mr Thomas is a manager, and we trust that they wi'.l have a successful career in the States. The two local residents, Messrs. Hopkins and Jones were enter- tained at a farewell gathering by local football enthusiasts last evening. THE HOLIDAYS. I The annual holidays throughout th? district commence this week-end. All the collieries close to-morrow (Satur- day) until Thursday, whilst the Gur- nos tin works have closed for a fort- night's holiday, and the Phoenix, a week's rest. As a result of fche de- pression in trade which has so keenly affected local workers, it is stated that not one-half of the people who usually go away, for the holidays are following their custom of past years. Only those in secure and regular employment feel able to go away, but I gather that a good many of the "bhoys" are pro- posing to visit that popular Northern resort,—Blackpool. A MUCH NEEDED IMPROVEMENT I Councillor S. J. Thomas is deserving of thanks for his efforts to get the dangerous corner by Bethania im- proved, and it is satisfactory to know that the District Council has decided to take the matter in hand. Since the traffic of the district has, increased so rapidly many accidents have oc- curred. two or three during the past few months of a serious character, and unless the road is altered a fatality is well nigh certain in the near future. The Councillor who laughs at the sug- gestion that the place is a dangerous one should drive around it and see for h imself! DAY SCHOOL TRIP I The scholars, accompanied by some of the teachers, at the Cwmtwrch day schools had a day's excursion on Saturday, when they journeyed to the Mumbles and spent a very pleasant time there. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL AND J HOOLIGANISM At the monthly meeting of the local Free Church Council, held at Beulah Vestry on Monday evening, the Rev. W. T. Hughes presiding, attention was called to the address of Rev. John Williams (Brynsiecvn) from the chair of the Methodist Sassiwn at Liver- pool, and the subsequent discussion in the various denominational weeklies on the question of the misbehaviour and lack of respect and devotional spirit so evident in many Non<onformist places of worship. It was decided that the earnest attention of all the churches be called to the matter. The meeting also expressed its regret for the hooliganism that had brought the name of the place to such publicity and disrepute, and called upon all in- terested in the highest welfare of the neighbourhood to do everything possible to suppress such practices. I

I CWMLLYNFELL NOTESI Whilst cycling past the Post Office, Cwmllynfell, on Saturday morning James Thomas ("Jim Gorshir), a well-known footballer, received serious injuries. A roadman had placed his wheelbarrow in the middle of the road and in attempting to avoid it Thomas ran into and collided with considerable, force with a telephone pole. He was rendered unconscious, tni received injuries to his right shoulder, knee and hand but, luckily, no bones were broken. CO-OPERATIVE MATTERS As a result of the conference of re- presentatives of the local Co-operative Societies, held in Ystalyfera on Satur- day, at which Mr D. Evans, Cwmllyn- fell, read an interesting paper on Amalgamation, it has been decided to call a general meeting of members of all the societies in order to get a thorough discussion of the matter. This meeting will shortly be held at Cwmllynfell, but no vote will be taken on the question at first until the mem- bers have had an opportunity of ar- riving at a decision. BROOK COLLIERY SLACK AGAIN I When the Brook colliery restarted last week after a brief strike, there were decided hopes that the pit would be working regularly, in future. These hopes were not fulfilled. The colliery only worked four turns last week, and did not resume until Wednesday of this week. Unless trade improves in the near future there are evidences that rather serious distress will be felt in Cwmllynfell and district. DEATH OF MRS. Dd. WILLIAMS The death took pla?e on Monday afternoon after a somewhat long ill-I' ness of Mrs. David Williams, of Peny- wern farm. Deceased was a well- known Cwmllynfell nat ive, and was much respected in the district. She was connected with Cwmlynfell Chapel. Mrs. Williams is survived by her hus- band and one daughter, Miss Lizzie J. Williams. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday), at Cwmllynfell, the service being conducted by the Rev. John Rees. COMPETITORS AT COLBREN The local children's choir took part in the contest at Colbren Eisteddfod on Saturday, under the leadt-rship of Mr. Wm. Jones, but wore not success- ful in carrying off an award. They sang excellently, and the adjudicators praised their voices, but very unfor- tunately they sang a little out of tune in places, and this marred their efforts. There were, however, some local individual successes, Gwennie Jones (Shop), taking third prizes for children's solo, and Gertie Thomas sharing first and second prizes in the action song. A WEARY PILGRIMAGE -1 A party of six local enthusiasts who visited the Eisteddfod had a very weary pilgrimage. They had arranged to make the journey by cab and, driven by two sturdy horses they left Cwmllynfell in high spirits. But woe betide them! Arriving at Abercrave, t-lie party were persuaded to go up Caehopkin. It would have vastly amifood Cwmllynfell people to see their friends wedged in the midst of what is little better than a bridle path. The horses could not even pull the cab up the steep inclines of the road, and the peasengens had actually to get out and push It was a party weary, worn and sad that eventually reached the Eis- teddfod. THE HOLIDAYS. I Local residents are making active preparations for their annual I-poliday this week-end. A fairly good number appear to be going away, but the dkm- bers would have been considerably larger had the collieries been working more regularly. The Blaeocaegurwen and BrynhenHya collieries are closing down for their customary week's stop- page- FUNERAL OF MR WM. HARRIS I The interment of the remains of the late Mr Wm. Harris, Tvnewydd farm, who was the victim of the shocking fatality at the Cwmllynfell Colliery (referred to elsewhere), took plaeo on Monday afternoon at the Cwmllynfell Chapel, and was attended by an ex- ceptionally large number of relatives and friends, great sympathy being ex- pressed with the widow and bereaved mother in their lots. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. P. Jones, and others who took part were the Revs. D. Jeremy Jones, and John Rees. In addition to others, represen- tatives were present from the Colliery Company, and a considerable numbor of men employed at the colliery also attended. THE SIGNALS AT THE CWMLLYN- FELL COLLIERY. At the inquest held at the BrVjn- gwilym Chapel, on Saturday, the bank- (man stated that the same signal was given to the engineman to "raise the cage" as was the case for "stop," and that his duties too him a considerable distance away from the pit top during the time the cage at the bottom of the pit was being loaded. This system appears to us to be at- tended with so much danger that the colliery management would be well ad- vised to draw up a new code of signals in accordance with that in vogue at most other collieries. A further and a necessary improvement is that the signalling from the bottom of the col- liery should be simultaneous to the banksman and the engineman which, to a great extent, would be a safe- guard for all concerned.