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PONTARDAWE ALLTWEN GLEANINGS. The following lines arc not exactly poetry; and the rhyme and metre are sometimes in the awkward squad, but they ape certainly realistic. They were. -composed by one of the boys of the —th »Manchesters, in memory of gal- lant comrades of his battalion who fell in the memorable attack on Horse Shoe Hill, and were sont home from Macedonia by Pte. Jack Mumford, of Alltwen. I'was on the 24th of April, O'er the top we had to go; Our boys received the order To face the deadly foe. Through a murderous barrage We had to storm a Kill, The boys were lion-hearted And faced it with a will, NVe captured their pasitions, Though a few brave lads we lost, But their comrades well avenged them And the Bulgars paid the cost. Five times they made their 'counters,' Five times we drove them back, For our lads possessed the courage That the British never lack. The Bulgars, strong in numbers On th-e Manchesters made a dash, But we soon proved who were masters When came the final clash. You talk of Gaillipoli, or the famous Suvla Bay, Our boys made just as good a fight alii anyone that day. These few lines I am writing for thoso who criticise Our army in the Balkans wlao fight 'neath Eastern skies. Like our brave lads in Flanders, we are out to do our share, To defend our country's honour and to ¡' fight our battles jf-nr. I must draw to a close, It's all I have to tell, Of the sturdy lads from Blighty And how they fought and fell; And I hope that very shortly the war it will be o'er, With Jack and Tommy safely back on dear old England's shore. Last Tuesday evening a well attend- ed reception meeting was 'held at the Owvn Hall in honour of Transport Driver George Smith who is home on leave for a few days from the front, The Rev. G. Jones presided, and Mr Alfred Powis mnde the presentation of cheque on behalf of the -S. and S. Welfare Association, which was suit- ably acknowledged by the recipient. An excellent programimo iN,a,, arranw-j by Mr David Prft-e. to which the fol- lowing artistes contributed } P?n?'o;-t.c -o'o. ?.r!? May Jenkins. Cihbûbvl1: Teoitation, Miss L Lewis; (.? 'dvbebvll: T?altati?n. Misa L Lewis; ?o, Miss .SR.rnh Jenk'?ns. C?IvbebvIl: song. Miss Lizzie Thonuus character Miss Mabel Evans solo, Miss D Swaim-on; recitation, Miss A Cooper; :0.;(,.10, Mabel Evans; solo, Mr R. Davies. With the ringing of the National Anthem a pleasant and en- thusiastic reception came to a close. The manv fricrds of Pte. W. Daniels Dyffryn road. Alltwen, will be glad to hear that he is making favourable progress towards recovery at a Somer- spt Red Cross Hospital. He was wounded in France- some time ago. There was a good attandance at Alltwen Chapel on Sunday evening on the o^a-sion of a presentation and re- ception concert to Driver Arthur Jose-oh, son of Mr and Mrs. D. Joseph, Pontardawe, who is h0m.e on furlough from the front. The Rev. D. Jenkins, Rhos, presided. and the following con- tributed to the programme:—Messrs. David Thomas and W. R. Lewis, Mrs. Jones and Miss Gertie Francis. Mr J. R. Lewis presented Driver Joseph on behalf of the S. and S. Welfare As- sociation, and the recipient suitably responded. Mr D. J. Rees, F.R.C.O., was the organist. Music levers of the Swansea Valley are assured of a treat on Xmas night, when Miss Tissie Thomas, the brilliant Neath violinist will make her first ap- pearance at the Public Hall. Pontar- dawe. Other artistes who wiil tppear include Madame Laura Evans-Williams (tine Welsh nightingale); Mr Powell Edwards (the prominent Welsh basso), and Miss M. J Franciis (Llaethferch), an elocutionist who requires no intro- duction to our readers. Mr D. J. Rees, F.R.CO., will act as accompan- ist. Mrs. Francis, Rhydyfro, has received the sad intelligence that her son Gunner D. T. Francis, of the R.F.A., was killed by an enemy bomb during an air raid over the British lines on the night of Sept. 26th, death being instantaneous. Lieut. Clifford W. Evans, im charge of the sub-section to which deceased was attached, pays a tribute to his reliability, and the con- scientious manner in which he always carried out his duties. Gunner Francis, he says, was a brave soldier, and his cheery disposition and pleasant ways gained for him the highest esteem of the officers, N.C.O.'s, and men of his section. I On Friday of last week, a presenta- tion concert took place at Ebenezer Chapel, Rhos, when the Rev. David Jen!k:ns presided. Presentations were made to Pte. Evan John, 10th Batt., R.WF., and ex-Pte. Dd. Thomas, of the Royal Engineers, who has been discharged. The following took part in a miscellaneous programme :-Mrs. M. A. Hawkins, Miss Netta Jenkins, 1 Mrs. M. Evans, Miss J Jones, Master j L Dennis Rowlands, and Mr J E. Wil- Hams. Mrs. Mary Williams was the auooinpanist. Tho death took place at Rhydyfro on Tuesday, of Mr Daniel Harries, Commercial street. Deceased was at one time employed at Messrs. Gilbert- son's sheet mills, but had been em- ployed at Barrow for two years, where was taken ill, and died, as stated, aftar returning home. He leaves a widow and a number of children to monrn their loss. He was a brother of Mr Tom Harries, licencee of the Royal Oak. The death took place on Sunday of Miss Mi nam Moses, the qnl)" daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Moses, of GJan- Î rhyd lodge at the age of 24. The funeral took place on Tuesday at All I Saints. The funeral service was choral, and Mr Hv. Jenkins, organist, played the "Dead March," by Handef and Chopin's Funeral March. The Revs. Joel J. Davies, W. G. Jenkyns, officia- ted. There wAa a very large attendance, all seating room being occupied, at Xoar C.M. Chapel, on Tuesday even- ing, when Pte. L. Tascar Edwards, B.A., of the South African Forces, son of Mr and Mrs. John Edwards Glan- camilas, and Pte. W. J. Bevan, High street were presented. The Rev. D. G Jones presided. The presentations were made by Councillor Ben Lloyd, and the folIowing. artistes took part in a miscellaneous programme:—Mr D Da vies. Alltwen Mr David Daniel, Miss Blodwea Morgan, Miss Edith Thomas. Grove road; and others. Mr J Albert Joseph presided at the piano. In responding, Pte. Edwards sa.d j he was quite surprised on returning to this country to find so many men of military age about the streets. They, in South Africa, after playing theoir part out there, came here to do I what they considered every young man's duty to be—to defend his coun- try. There were several in his regi- mont who had said they were 19 years of age, although they were onlv 16. Thev teld an untruth, it was true, but he preferred that to sh rk.ng their obligations to the Motherland during this crisis. "God help you, your mothers, sisters, wives and children," he concluded, "if someone did not do tiwir duty." Pte. Bevan also responded, and an enjoyable evening terminated with the singing of 'Hen Wlad fy Nliadau.' Sec.-Lieut. Bn-n Edv.ards, of the J Sec.- L ieut. Bryn E d war d s, of the M.G.C., who is in hospital at Bristol, another son of Mr and Mrs. John Edwards, paid a flying visit to see his brother, Pte. L. Tasoar Edwards, whom he had not seen for six years, Sec.Lieut. Edwards is now recovering fi-qm the effects of his wounds. The Public Hall was well filled on Sunday evening, when a sacred oon- | cert was held in aid of the S. and S. Funds. Mr J. Edwards, presided, and ? the following programme was given:— Hymn; song, "Yuys y Plant," Mis, q  i-r-ows of Hannah M. Jones; song, "Barrows of Death," Mr David Harry, R.A.M. recitation, "Ymson y m'ilwr ar Faes y Gad," Miss S A Jones; song, "Why do the Nations," Mr David Thomas; cornet solo, Miss Katie. Morgan recit and air, "Waft her, Angels," Mr Dd. Harry, R.A.M. recitation, "Beautiful Snow," Miss S. A. Jones; ,ng. "0 Divine Redeemer," Miss Hannah M. Jones cornet solo. Miss Kate Morgan son,, Mr David Thomas; song, Mr D Harry, R.A.M. Mr D. J. llees, F.R.C.O., was the accompanist. An orgnn recital was given at St. j Peter's Church on Sunday afternoon last, Mr loan Williams, A.R.C.M., bemg the organist. He was assisted by the following art'stes: -Miss Beatr?e M. Fan turn, Porthcawl; Master Lewis Dennis Rowlands, Mr D C Jones, f1:rl Mr Brawns Morgan. Tho proci .s were devoted to the. Pontardawe S. and S. Welfare Association. i j The Rhos Dramatic Company, under ) the able leadership of Mr David L. J. Jenkins, performed "Beddau'r j Proffwydl" (W J Gruffydd), to a crowded house at the Public Hall on Saturday evening last. Mr Phillip Davies presided, and said that the company was always ready to do its best for charities. On this occasion the proceeds were being devoted to the S. and S. Welfare Association. The following were the artistes, and all performed creditably:— Ann, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins Emrys Mr David L. Jenkins; Elin William, Mrs. Marv Williams Agnes Vaughan, Miss Olwen Davies; Mari Miss G. s Jenkins; Mali Owen, Mrs. Nelly Wil- liams Robert William, Mr D. M. Davies; Hugh Bennet, Mr Samuel Jenkins; Twm Tws, Mr Herbert Jen- kins William Prichard, Mr Lemuel John; Dafydd Dafis, Mr R D Haw- kins Mr Humphrey, Mr David R. Williams; John Vaughan, Mr. Thoe. W Davies Porthor, Mr T. Griffiths; Meister y Tloty, Mr John E. Thomas; Y Parch, Asariah Evans. Mr D. J. ¡ Williams; James Wyn, Mr Thos. W. Davies; Roberts y Plismom, Mr J D I Williams; Alexander McLagan, Mr H Jenkins; Un o'r Tlodion, Mr John E Williams. Mr John E. Thomas, Plas road, Rhos, is the secretary of the com- pany, and Mr Jonah D. Williams, the treasurer. On Sunday evening last, Pte. Jack Mainwaring, of the A.O.C., was pre- sented at Tabernacle. The presenta- tion was made at the close of the usual service Pte. Mainwariag joined up in August, 1914, and has seen 15 months service in France with four different units. Pte. John Davies, and Pte. John James, both of the S.W.B., who have been at Liverpool for some time, have come home on leave at Edward street, Alltwen ,prior to going out to India. On Thursday evening, the Rev. Harold Williams, Oystermouth, of- ficiated at the harvest festival All Saints. The anthem, "And God Said" was sung by the choir Mr D. C. Jones rendering the tenor solo. The Rev. W. G. Jenkvns commenced the service, and Mr Harry Jenkins, was the organist. The funeral of the infant son of Mr and Mrs. Ernest Williams, Thomas- street, Pontardawe, took place on Saturday at St. Peter's Churchyard. The Rev. John Williams officiated. Miss Edith Thomas, Grove-road, 'won the soprano solo at Birchgrove Eis- teddfod on Saturday. Driver Arthur D. Joseph, of the A.S.C., son of Mr and Mrs. D. Joseph, Herbert street, has this week come home on furlough, after having been for 17 months in the trenches. A pre- sentation meeting in his honour is re- ported elsewhere.

w. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist I ••an be consu l te d daily at the Vienna I Arcane (near the Market), SwazuiAa. I

I YNYSMUDWY. I Seaman Willie Lewis, New-road, has been. home on short week from Devon- port. He was given a heart ywelcome. At the Llanguicke Parish Church on Sunday a continuation of the har- vest festival servioes were held, when there were also gifts of butter and eggs given to the Glanrhyd War Hos- pital. The Rev. John Williams and the Rov. W. H. Morgan, All Saints', Lkuielly, officiated.

MYST.HRY OF THE SEA I —— —— BODIES WASHED ASHORE OFF I CARDIGANSHIRE. Several bodi-es have been washed ashore in the neighbourhood of New- c-Astle Emlyn lately. A lady's body was washed up at On Saturday two more bodies in a boat were washed ashore at New Quay. There were provisions In the boat. A corpse has also been carried in by the sea to Llangranog. Wreckage has come in during the recent storm, including large quantc- ties of hay in ales, parts of which were badly burnt.

I SOLDIERS' FURLOUGH I WELCOME CONCESSION: MEN TO HAVE WEEK-END LEAVE. In consequence of the decline in the I heavy summer traffic on the railways, the Army Council have as a result of representations made by the Railway Executive Committee, issued import- ant instructions modifying previous re- strictions on soldiers' leave. It has been decided that short leave I during the week-end may be granted to officers and soldiers, but will not be p anted on Saturdays, Sundays, or I Mondays if railway journeys are in- volved. It wiJI, however, bo optional 4 -> cenor vl officers oommanding-in- ehiof to grant leave to men from Fri- day night to Tuesday morning, or from Tuesday morning to Friday night. In very exceptional circumstances, and provided that men can re-join their units immediately if re-called, there will be no objection to. leave being granted on any day to any in- dividual if the eiroumstances warrant it; nor is this instruction to be taken to prevent week-end teave bei,ng granted to officers or men who can reach their destination and roturn by mearns other than by rail. These concessions do not in any way affect the customary leave-allowing four clear days at home—granted prior to embarkation for service overseas.

MACISTE KILLED IN I ACTION. According to the American Press, the recent casualties reported by the Italian War Office, include the name of Ernesto Pagani, who, as "Maciste" was a prominent motion picture figure on both sides of the Atlantic. Maciste, who was a giant in build, will be re- membered particularly in Britain as the slave in "Cabria." He is said to have been the largest man in Italy. He was killed during the recent offen- sive on the Bainsizza Plateau. It is interesting to note that the latest picture in which Maciste figures very prominetly—the story of which was acted near the Italian front-will stortly be shown at the Coliseum, Ystalvfera, a picture which has only just been released for exhibition.

CALLED UP SMALL TRADERS. Since the reconstruction of the National Service Ministry special at- tention has been paid to the hard case of the owner of a one-man business called up for service with the colours. At the suggestion of the Ministry, as- sociations formed for the protection of one-man buisnesses are being amalgamated 'into a national associa- tion, two representatives of which will be installed in an office at the Nation- al Serviice hearquarters. Every effort is to be made to distinguish between genuine and faJse claims for considera- tion, and a serious attempt will be made to enable businesses to be carried ôn. Many genuine cases" of great hardship have been established, is l i-e d especially in the small draper, hoisery and stationery shop trades.

POTATO WEIGHING OVER I 21bs. 13oz. In a competition, run by the Vacant Land Cultivation Society among its 12,000 mem bers, for the highest potato grqown on allotments this season, the first prize winner we:gher 21b. 131 07S., and was grown by Mr A. Bonham, at Wandsworth Common.

Lord Charles Beresford, the famour admiral, is to address a meeting at Swansea in November.

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SALMON AND SEWIN IN THE TOWY. At a meeting of the Towy Fishery Board at Carmarthen Mr. Herbert Peel (Taliaris) said there were more salmon and sewin going up the Towy this year than he had ever seen in his 40 years' experience. If they were protected more carefully this winter it would very greatly improve the fishery. The number of water bailiffs should be increased. Ald. Wm. Evans said the reason for so many salmon and sewin going up to the upper reaches of the river was the oontinuous floods of the past two months. The board decided to increase the number of water bailiffs employed from three to four. The remain of the late Mr. Wm. Brook Lewis, of 36, Wind-street, Am- manford, who was killed at the Tiry- dail Colliery, were interred at the Llangennech parish graveyard on Tuesday afternoon, the body being con- veyed by train from Ammanford.

Tel. 28. Tel. 28 SCALE'S Millinery Special Show of Early Autumn MILLINERY. < Hats of. Quality in Velours, felts, &c. Up-to-date (Read y-to-Wear) Hats in Silk, Velvet, Felt, &c ROWEL SCALE, 7, High Street, PONTARDAWE. Note: THE House for Best Value .i_