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UMaWCTM | j | p Y^WW*— J THE Hill CITY IIIIDL19 Bill UHITEI. | HEAD OFFICE: 5, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, E.C. THIS BANK WILL RECEIVE AT ALL I ITS BRANCHES APPLICATIONS FOR WAR LOAN, AND WILL CASH COUPONS AND I DIVIDEND WARRANTS. t I COUNTY BOROUGH OF SWANSEA. TRADESMEN'S CONFERENCE re NEW WAR LOAN. A Conference of Tradesmen and their Managers g| be held at THE GUILDHALL, SWANSEA, On THURSDAY NEXT, Feb. 1st, at 3.30 p.m. ften the Mayor ef Swansea (Mr. Aid. D. Davies), Mr. A. F. Eden, Chairman of the Swansea War Savings Committee, and others will speak upon the NEW WAR LOAN, and siiggest means by which the tradesmen of the neighbourhood can exert their influence to make the jff&r Loan a huge success. The Mayor hopes that every 1 argeshopkeeper will ascend personally or send a representative to the Odd- jfestsice, and he will be pleased to have the benefit of any gpgg^tisas which may be made. IK. H. ASHMOLE ? (Borough TrretJ'- ge&tttwy of Swansea War S?vmgs?MBs?ttee. lcnmgh Treasurer's OS!ce, gwanma, January 25th, 1?174
LATE MR. GWILYM REEsl
LATE MR. GWILYM REEsl Funeral Service at Llandebie. j The remains of the late Mr. Gwilym Rees, M.E., Blaeniu, Llandebie, whose j daath occurred last week after a brief ill- ness, were interred at Ferr-side-his. native place—on Tuesday. The deceased for many years held the post of manager at the Caerbryn Colliery; he was a mem- ber of the Amman Valley School al-tanagers, chairman of the Blaenau Sol- diers' .Reception Committee, and identified lnmself very closely with all good move- ments in the district. The high esteem ill which he was held was manifested at the funeral, when on removal of the body frocn the house to the Llandebie Railway Edition to meet the 11.30 a.m. train, there was a large attendance of ministers, pub- lic men, officials and workmen of the Caerbryn Colliery. A short service was conducted at the house by the Rev. W. Nantlais Williams and the Rev. J. Towyn Jones, M.P. Amongst those present in the cortege were: Aid. W. N. Jones, J.P., Mr. Thos. Morgan (chairman of the School Managers), Mr. Wm. Williams, J.P., Mr. Dd. Davies, J.P., Mr. W. Llewellyn, J.P., Mr. Hy. Herbert,-j J.P., Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., Mr. Mansel Job (Caerbryn Colliery), Mr. Thomas (Llandebie Colliery), Dr. Olutterbuck, ReVs. Ben Morris, Job Herbert, R. Thomas, Beriaa James. A. Britten, D. W. Thomas, MJL., J. L. Thomas, B.A., P. E. Evans, J. Crwya Evans, J. James, D. J. Moses, B.A., J. Morgan and D. E. Harris. The chief mourners were Mrs. Rees (wife); Mr. Daniel J. Rees, general managfc of the Duffryn Rhopdda Col- lieries, Port Talbot, and Mrs. Bees (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Wm. Rees, H.M. Inspector of Mines for Cardiff dis- trict (nephew); and Mr. and Mrs. J. Griffiths (brother amd sister-in-law). There were many beautiful floral tributes.
MAJOR DAVID DAVIES, M.P.I
MAJOR DAVID DAVIES, M.P. Major Dd. Davies, M.P., who wa* Par- liamentary Secretary to Mr. Lloyd George when the latter was at the War Office, and who has since acted in a like capa- city to the Prime Minister, is one of the British delegation to the Allies' Confer- ence to Petrograd. I
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The Rugby Sehool authorities have taken 12 acres of land so that the boys may plant potatoes. They are working as agents to the Army Canteen Committee. Mr. John Denyar, of Northumberland Park, Tottenham, who celebrated his 100th birthday about a month ago, has died from cerebral hsemorrage.
TRIBUTE TO SWANSEA.
TRIBUTE TO SWANSEA. Llanelly and Technical I Education. At the annual meeting of the Llanelly Incorporated Chamber of Commerce, Mr. F. N. Powell, who presided, announced that Ald. D. Davies (May,6r of Swansea) had offered to address the Chamber on technical education. He (the chairman) well remembered as first clerk to the In- termediate School that almost the greater part of the money subscribed for the building came from the works proprietors of the town for the purpose of establish- ing a technical school. He would let.e the members to form their own 'pinion as to whether that had been carried out. This matter had received considerable at. tention from the employers of labour all over South Wales, and if they in Llanslly could not find the necessary money to es- tablish what they required in the ttwn. then let them go to Swansea, wjio had dõne wonderfully well in this direction. The Mayor (Aid. D. James Davies) ex- pressed the hope that the remarks -7 the chairman would not be accepted the unanimous view of the Chamber without the matter being discussed at all They did not want to stop subscriptions going from Llanelly to Swansea. Reference had been made as to whether the Intermediate School had realised, the objt for which it was founded. That school was never meant to be purely a technical school; it wag to be an intermediate school-a ec hool between the elementary school and the university, and a good many pupils had passed the matric. examination, while some had even qualified for their B.Gc. in that school. Thanks to the proprietors of works in the town. he could say, on the authority of the looal inspector of schools, that the evening technical classes at Llan- elly were as successful as any in South Wales. What seemed to some of the members of the Education Committee as being desirable in Llanelly was the nuta- tion of carrying on technical studies at the Higher Elementary School, so that, they could give tht boys who could rot afford to go to Swansea a smattering of those subjects which would be raeful to them in their daily trades. Mr. Jos. Holmes said the concluding re- marks of the Mayor were very applicable, and he believed they covered what v; as in the mindg of many of the manufactur- ers of the town. I was decided to invite the Mayor of Swansea to address the Chamber on the subject.
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Owing to the trost masonry fell from the premises of Mr. Bell, a printer, of Newport, Mon., last evening, fatally in- juring a woman in the street.
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! THE SCROLL OF FAME
THE SCROLL OF FAME ep How Swansea Shopwalker Died at His Post. Skewen Man Wins Aviator's Certificate. Mr., and Mrs. Thomas, Towyn, Llan- geler, near Llandyssul, have received a letter from Pte. L. C. Clarke, describing how their son, Pte. Tom Thomas, Welsh Regiment, who was, before enlisting, a shop-walker with Messrs. David Evans dnd Co., drapers, Swansea, was killed in France. Tom was on sentry-go tctxwut noon on Tuesday, when we were suddenly bombarded, he writes, and, like a true soldier, he stuc2 to his post to the last. A large shell bursting near, pieces of it struck him and wounded him to 6uch an extent that he was conscious for only a few minutes. Considering the nature of his wo-ands it was only too evident that he was at his post at the time. He A as a brave soldier and a genuine hero, and should by rignt have had acknowledg- ment. "We all liked him, and all who knew him grieve deeply at the loss. He was al- ways ready to do someone a kindness." RAPID PROMOTION. Captain A. Lloyd Rees, son of Mrs. Rees, Y Fron, Llandovery, and the late Councillor J..Rees, ran ex-mayor of the town, who is at present on furlough, is an instance of the rapidity with which able, young 14en gain promotion in thœe days. When war broke out Ca.pt. Rees was in London studying law. He joined. the colours as a private on the 5th August, 1914, since which time, as will be seen, his promotion has been very rapid. He is a brother of Lieut. Cyril Rees, who died on active service in the Dardanelles. An- other brother is Sec.-lieut. Ivor Rees, who is at present ia hospital in France. TO BE AN AIR PILOT. The granting of a full aviator's oertifi- cate to Air Mechanic Christmas Evans, cion of Mr. Joseph Evans, of the Pale, Skewen, water mechanic to the Neath j Rural District Council, is welcome news to aU who have watched his career since he joined the air service. The morocco- bound document sets forth that this young man, born in February, 1S97, having fulfilled all conditions stipulated by the Federation Aeronautique Inter- nationale, British Empire, has been granted an aviator's certificate. He is also ranked as a sergeant. On leaving the Neath County School, where he had gained a scholarship, subsequently passing the Central Welsh Board's examinations, he first entered the services of the Main Colliery Co. as clerk and timekeeper. Being desirous of obtaining practical knowledge as a plumber, fitter, etc., he became his father's assistant. Then, soon after the outbreak of war, he enlisted, and for some time was an offi- cer's servant. This is the first aviator's certificate gained by anyone from this dis- trict, his promotion, being exceptionally rapid. A GORSEINON SOLDIER. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of I, Park-place, Gorseinon, have received information that their eon, Pte. Leonard Brown, Welsh Regiment, has been wounded out on the western front, and is now lying at a mili- tary hospital in Leeds. Previous to the war he was employed by his father in the plumbing trade. ON SICK LEAVE. ""J _J 1 '8. vre. Stanley x>assett is spending a few 1 days at his, home, 33, Upper Lime, Gorse- inon, on sick furlough. FATAL PNEUMONIA. Pte. Dd. John Jones, of the South Wales Borderers, who, prior to joining up at the beginning of January, was branch, man- ag-er of a drapery siiop in Quay-street, Ammanford, has died in camp at High- town, near Liverpool, from a severe at- tack of pneumonia, ..ttended with compli- cations. He was the eon of Mr. John Jones, Alltyooed, Ponttfrdulais.- The body was brought home on Tuesday, and the iniermeafc will take place at Pontardulais. MUMBLES GUARDSMAN. Private W. J. Jlowell, of the Welsh Guards, on Tuesday evening received a hearty welcome by a large number of friends on the occasion of his return from hospital, where he had been under treat- ment for wounds received in action on the Somme. Private Howell is well known ajid popular in the Mumbles, where, prior to joining the Army twelve months ago, he was engaged with his step-father, Mr. Williajn Beynou, plumber, etc. Private Howell is 22 years of age, and single, and his home is at Leahone," Mnmblot. MAKING PROGRESS. Driver Morgan Price, of the R.FA., who was recently wounded in France, is! making good progress towards recovery at the Chester War Hospital. He enlisted in September, 1914, and had served in France about 20 months. Ho is the eon of Mrs. Price. Oak-terrace, Llandebie., KNOWN IN SKETTY. Gunner W. Howells, of Sketty, who has I been out in France for 14 months, has been sent into hospital suiferig from sick- ness and frost-bite. Gunner Howells is well-known in Sketty. CASUALTIES. Officially reported on Tuesday nigbtt:- Welsh Officers. Wounded: Jones, Lieut.-col. E. J., D.S.O., Leicester Regiment, attached Royal Welsh Fusi- liers. Knowles. Capt. J., York and Lancaster Regiment, attached Yorkshire Regiment Rank and File. ikilled: Shropshire Light Infantry.-Evans, 17023, W. C., Pantyffynnon. Died: Welsh Regiment.—Jones, 14701, J. Om- amman. Wounded: Royal Engineen.-Parker, 107718,' Spr. T. J., Cwmavon. Army Veterinary Corps.—Inee, S.E.4594, Act. Sgt. A., Morriston. Wounded and Missing: (Previously Reported Wounded). Lancashire Fusiliers.—Roberts, 25637, W., Swansea.
A CORONER'S STRICTURES.
A CORONER'S STRICTURES. At Cwmgiedd vestry, on Tuesday, Dr. W. R. Jones held an inquiry on Margaret Gwen Davies (8), Yorath Village, who died as the result of burns on Saturday last. Mrs. Gwenllian Jones, grandmother of the child, said deceased1 wa« the daughter of E. J. Davies, who was now in Canada, and of whom witness had heard nothing for three years. Witness was out shop- ping when the accident occurred. Cecilia Evans, wife of Rees Evans, a neighbour, said she heard screams. She ran out. and Mrs. Price, Bryngrinin, smothered the flames with her ocat. A little child who was in the house at the time said deceased was reaching to the mantelpiece when her pinafore caught fire. Hetty Price, Bryngrinin, said she smothered the flumes. aua dreseef t the wounds. Dr. E. Walsh said the child was burnt about the lower part cf the body. The Coroner said there were more burn- ing fatalities in Ystradgynlais tban in any other part of the country. He thought parents should do more to pro- tect their children In this casa, as the woman was chargeable to the Union, the Guardians should have provided her with a fireguard. A. verdict of death from sl*wkt Jollo w- ing burns accidentally received, was re- turned.
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IKIHC AND YOlmnHRs.1 i ■■■ THANKS TO TERRITORIALS; II APPEAL FOR MEN The following letter has been sent by the King to the Lords Lieutenant of counties:— Buckingham Palace, January 27, 1917. In 1907 my father summoned to meet him the lards Lieutenant of Great Britain, and enjoined on them the duty of assisting to the utmost of their powers the Territorial Force then in process of formation. How well they responded to the appeal, and with what enthusiasm it was liict throughout the country, has been ¡ clearly 6hown by the deeds of my Terri- torial soldiers in every theatre of war. Originally intended for home defence, the Territorial Divisions have in France, Gallipoli, Egypt, and Mesopotamia fought shoulder to shoulder with my 'Regular Army. They have proved them- selves their equals in courage and forti tude. and superior to the best troops of the enemy. Nor can I forget the prompt and patriotic manner in which,'at the out- break of war, Lord Kitchener's call for garrison troops in India was answered. It is with much pleasure that I welcome this opportunity of thanking them with all my heart for their services. While they are thus fighting the battles of the Empire abroad, we must organise and ect-uip a force to take their place as defenders of these shores in case of in- vasion. Men who from reasons of health and age are unable to stand the strain I of war overseas have volunteered for this duty. Ten years ago my father invited you to use your great influence in assisting the Territorial Force to attain efficiency. To- day I appeal with equal confidence for your valuable aid on behalf of the Volun- teer Force. I am glad to announce that I have ap- pointed as its Colonel-in-Chief my uncle, Field-Marshal his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught. The chairmen and members of the various Territorial Force Associations, whose splendid work I greatly appreciate, will, I am sure, lend their loyal support and experience in organising this new force. I am confident that all who are now prevented from undertaking active ser- vice abroad will join the Volunteers, and show to our enemies that my subjects of all ages are ready to serve in the defence of our beloved country. (Signed) GEORGE R.I. The appointment of the Duke of Con- naught as the first Colonel-in-Chief of the force waa announced on Tuesday.
IA _CAFE TRAGEDY.(
I A CAFE TRAGEDY. ( Young Soldier Arrested on I Grave Charge. L_ "Sergeant-major, I love your daughter!" declared Private Thomas Breen, of the Royal Defence Corps, stationed at Here- ford, when he was seized after shooting Freda Wilson, daughter of Sergeant-major Wilson, of the same corps, in the Welcome Cafe, which was managed by the girl and her two sisters. Breen was charged on Tuesday with felonious wounding and remanded, but as the girl died later he will be brought up on a more serious charge.. It was stated that Green had been .bil- leted at the cafe, but was removed on account of his unwelcome attentions to Miss Wilson. When she told, aim that her affections were engaged elsewhere, he threatened, it is alleged, that no one else should have her; and on Monday night he entered the cafe with a carbine under his coat and shot Aiss. Wilson through the body.
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Recruits of Scottieh descent under 17 £ are wanted for the Cadet Corps, Iido?-1 Scottish Headquarters, Westminster.
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I 1 m -i— I SWANSEA, .,
I 1 m -i— I SWANSEA, A horse attached to a van, when in Waterloo-place on Tuesday afternoon, took fright, and bolted down the hill. It narrowly eecaiped running into a wall, and as it was, was badly hurt. There vas quite an epidemic of fires on waste land in the Swansea district on Tuesday, and in addition to the blazes al- ready reported, there were conflagrations in Kilvey Hill And at Pwlldu, where the goree burned fiercely during the afternoon. An inquiry was held on Tuesday by the Deputy Borough Goroner, into the death of William John Edwards, aged five weeks, living at 54, Lamb-street, Swansea, who was found dead in bed by. the father, a tinworker. on Monday morning. Dr. H. Thomas said he found tha child died from convulsions, doe to stomach trouble. The jury returned a verdict of death from "Natural Cauaee," and expressed their sympathy with, the parents, which the Coroner endorsed. A rather dangerous epot at all times, the curve leading from Prince 'of Wales-road into Neath-rood on the Hafod Bridge is rendered more so by reason of the fact that ane side of the double tramline is under- going repairs. What would have been a most serious collision was miraculously averted on Tuesday mid-day at this spot. Two motor-cars travelling at high speed, soing in oprimite directionti, just miesed each other. As it was, the wheels of both cars grazed and the lighter car was Spun round.
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PORT TALBOT. Goree fires were raging on .Tuesday night in the neighbourhood of Bryn. The reflection lit up the country for miles around. There was a fire alao on Aberavou mountain.
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LLANELLY. -1 Councillor E. Willin Jones, ex-president cf th3 Llanelly Chamber of Commerce, has, through accidentally falling, broken his arm, and at the meeting of the Chamber a vote of sympathy was parsed with him.
NEATH. I
NEATH. Mr. Lewis Jenkins, J.P., The, Graig, Britonferry, has subscribed J610,OOO to the Victory Loan through the Neath War Savings Committee. At the inquest at Cadoxton on Tuesday, on Mrs. Mary Weaver, New-terrace, Dr. Prull, AberduleM, said deceased suffered from fatty degeneration of the heart, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
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SKEWEN. I The preliminary arrangements for a Welsh Day on March 1st were made' at a representative meeting of ladies held at Tabernacle Chapel on Tuesday evening, Mrs. Dr. D. L. Jones presiding. Mrs. J. Davies and Mrs. T. Williams were ap- pointed secretaries for Skewen and Neath Abbey respectively. Mr. L. M. Thomas cond ucted an inquest at Skewen on Tuesday on Thomas A. Brook, aged 4 years, of New-road. The child expired suddenly on Sunday, and Dr. D. L. Jones expressed the, opinion that the child had suffered from diphtheric throat. I A verdict of "Natural causes" was re- turned.
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CWMAMMAN. Mr. Handel Williams, of Glanyrafon Villa. Glanamman, is progressing favour- ably from the severe accident, he received whilst following his employment at Gelly- eeidrim Colliery some tim ago. A well attended concert was held at Calfaria, Garnant, on Tuesday evening, when Gunner Robert Mtilin? was acoorded an enthusiastic send-on? ere returning to I the Western ff?nt, where he has f 1 im- 18 months. Prior to enlistment he \a:an employe of the G.W.R at Garuant. Tho programme, was, of a .miscellaneous inatufle, j and the following contributed: Misses Elvira Williapis, Lizzie Williams, Kitty Jonos, Dora Evans, Martht Morgan, May Davieg, Lizzie James, Maggie B. Rees. Jennie Evans, Messrs. W. J. Williams, W. C, Rowe. Rev. T. R. Jones presided, and Mr. John Morgan acted as -accompanist. Mr Ivor Phillips, station master, presented Millins with a sum of money, and the latter suitably responded.
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LLANDEBIE. Since the outbreak of war the Llandebie Colliery (of Messrs. Cleeves, Ltd.) had I kept a clean sheet in the mattc-c, of 6top-1 pages right up to last week, when. how- ever. two days were lost owing to the lack of wagons. Its record still is an enviable one.
MORRISTON.ii
MORRISTON. The death occurred on Monday night, at his residence, 52, Pleasant-terrace, Morris- ton. of Mr. Wm. Davies. The deceased who was 65, was highly esteemed. He was for 25 yeov emyloyen. as a mill superin- tendent- at'the MorristonTinplate Works. During his earlMr days he actively aeso-' eiated himself with various organisations which benefited the working meu. He leaves a widow and six grown up children, one of whom is Mr. W; J. Davies, landlord of the Powell's Hotel, Morriston.
,AMMANFORD.
AMMANFORD. A reception to Pte. Wm. ljly. Williams, whose home is at Pontamman, was held at the Christian Temple vestry on Mon- day night. Rev. D. Tegfan Davids pre- sided, and on behalf of the church handed a gift to the hero, who responded. Reci- tations were contributed by Mr. Evan Walter Thomas, Ileol-lue; 'cello solo by j Mr. Owen Madden; solo, Madame Vaughan-Joshua; solo, Mr. Dd. Thomas. The Ammanford Glee Party rendered I" Y Blodeuyn Bach under the leader- ship of Mr. David Evans. Mr. Abel Mor- gan,gave.an address, and Mr. J. Evans a poetical tribute.
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BURRYPORT. A number of old people residing at Burry- port are receiving increased old-age pen- sions-7s. 6d. weekly instead cf 5a Pte. Wm. Thomas. New Lodgo Cottages, Burryport, is home for a short holiday, after 19 months in France. He if olle of three brothers who are serving. Mr. W. T. Roberts, A.R.C.O., organist of Jerusalem Welah Congregational Chapol, Burryport. is shortly leaving th,place, hav. ing been appointed organist and choir master of the, Wesleyan Church. Milford Haven. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. Rees Thomas, signalman, Burryport anl Crwendraetb Valley Railway, was in-" teired at the old Parish Church graveyard, Pembrey. The vicar of Pembrey, Rev. D. A. Jenkins, M.A., officiated.
PONTARDULAIS. I
PONTARDULAIS. I On the occasion of his leaving to join the Aiihy, Primo Dave R. Walters, Coed Bach, had a rousing send-off by local "Buffs." Speeches were delivered by Messrs. A S. Stubbs, fe' Dan Hall am, C.P., W. Lloyd George, K.O.M., Bro. D. D. Evans, and others. Mr. Walters was one of the found- era of the Eureka Glee. Society and the choirmaster of St. Michael and All Angels' Church. The death has taken place of Mr. David Ivor Jbnes, Wooilville-street, aged 23, onlv sou of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jones He wae formerly employed at Messrs Har- r:) and Benson's foundry, but had been ill for some time, and it WM only this veek that a benefit concert was arranged for him by the members of the Pontardulais Am- bulance Class, of which he was a member. An interesting character in the person of Hannah Griffiths (".Ifan nab Fach "i Goppa- road, passed atvfcj very suddenly this week. I Slv.i ;wa., 8¡) y22,r3 n of ase., and her- little tuck shop," ha,J i for been I patronised by the youngsters of the. neigh- bourhood. I I
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.1 I. 1 I GWAUN-CAE<GURWS^. un Atonday evening a reception *<nd pre- sentation concert was held at TnbesiijU-le. Cwmgorr^, the Ks*T.,M. Roderick pre- siding.lie hero was Gunner William Jones, wjfio has jnnt returned frnm.Francp. On behalf (yf the looal Soldi?; and bailors' Fund, Gunner Jones was orn- ecntbd "with a cheque, by thp Hav; T. M. Roderick, and on behalf of the Indies' Guild Mrs. Johnny Jc.ra?«' Landed him a sum of money. Gunner Jones, who was heartily cheered, briefly responded. The following contributed to the programme: .Air. John 0.' Rees, Miss Morfydd Davies. Dinah Hicks, Irtfhe Austin. Rosia Phillip. Lizzie M. Jones. Irene Morgan, David A [orris, Morgan Wafldlls. Madame Olwer Watford, Nancy Jones, Madame Deborah Jones, John H. Morgan, W. Price Rees, Tim. Jones, Ben T. Jones, Evan Roderick, Oswald Davies, John Evans, Messrs. John O. Rees, and David T. Evans, C.R.A.M.. accompanied.
I -CLVDACH.
I CLVDACH. While walking along the Clydscli canal hank on her way with breakfast to her brother, who was working at Messrs. Players' Tinpate Works, early on Tues- day morning, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. Evan Evans, of Sybil-street-, ClTdach, fell into the water. A prompt rescue was effected by Mi. Dd. Roderick, of Canal Cottage, Clvdach. Hearing cries, he rushed to the scene, plunged into the water, and brought the child out. She was carried home, and by the evening had fully recovered. When Mr. Roderick ar-. rived on the scene, a yoting local chauffeur was "attempting to effect rescue by trying to reach her from the towpath, but she was beyond his reach. Mr. Roderick, who has previously eaved several litrs from the canal, deserves warm commendation for his plucky action.
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I LLANGADOCK. Xne death of ilrs Lewis, wife ot Mr. Tudor Lewis, postmaster and surveyor, is deplored over a wide area. In the welfare of her less fortunate neighbours, the de- ceased lady took the liveliest interest. She was a useful member of the Llangadoek Voluntary Aid detachment of the Red Cross. She leaves a husband and six children ranging in age from thref- years to twelve. The funeral, one of the largest ever seen in the locality, took place on Tuesday. It was representative of all classes. Included in the procon were the members of the Voluntary Aid Detach- ment, under their Commandant, Mir-s Peel, Danvrallt, and Mrs. Hunter, Aber- morlais. Mies Pryse Rice, Llwynyhrain, represented the County President, Mrs. Prj-se Rice. The Revs. W. Llewelyn DaTies, pastor of Gosen, Llangadock, and J. Towyn Jones, M.P. for East Carmar- then. officiated at the house, and the vicar, the Rev. J. Titus, at the church and grave.
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PONTARDULAIS FAIR. ) Pontardulais. monthly fair was held on Tuesday. Business was very brisk, and there was a clearance in practically all departments. Prices realised waTe,Co-,v and calf. up to SM; heifers (in calf), lis to £23; storers made ready sates, JE12 to £ 16; beef and pork, with an upward ten- dency, fetohed 28s. to 246.. &Dd 225. a 6core respectively; store pige- were dewrer and 45s. to 50s. were the ruling prices.
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Given JES200 in. settlement of a. claim for injuries against the London General Om- nibus Company at Westminster County Court, a builder's handyman was said tc have been in several institutions and te have had eleven doctors, but he had paid only 5s. for advice.