Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

ABERDULAIS. cigarette fund, to supply the boys of the-village, ("some who are now at the Front and others in different units úri.dèr- going training) is well patronised by the r young men, and it is hoped to have the support of the rich and poor to keep it X going. There are from 30 to 40 who have left the village, and all are supplied with a box of cigarettes," and, through the generosity of Mr. Sam Jones, Post Office, -iii-e ginen at cost price. The secretary, Mt-. David Butler, Canal Si(le, would be most pleased to acknowledge any sum see)- tc^him. Tfie tirade voice party nnd childr(>n's party competed at the Resolv'en Eistedd- fod on Saturday last for the first time, and were highly commended for their singing. Mr. Justyn liees and (r: D. P. Richards were the respective conductors.

ABERGWYNFI. i The anniversary services of the Sunday- school were held at Bethel Chapel on Sun- day last. The morning .service was taken bj-j the youngest members of the school, together with an address by the Pastor, the Rev. T. J. Williams. Excellent pro- gGajriDies had been arranged, for the after- noon and evening services. Recitations, and choruses by the. choir, under the baton of Madame (.olwill w,ii- •Mams were rendered. Many people could not gain admission to the evening service the chapel being filled to its utmost capacity. Mr. Thomas Rhys Ware, secre- tarT and Miss Gladys Price rendHed good service. Mr. (?orge ActeMn, superinten- dent together with the offi(r? and ?h?are to be congratulated on the I ?ess 4 the day. Master Manse ?:?ard Proved an emcient organist and ;SupaVist: Pastor thanked the I • JS^-trLs and choir for the.r HPnkes, :Sth? parents for the inter- ?en in t.h? school, ?'he school increased last year beyond expectation, and the demands tor increased accommodation must bo taken I into serious consideration.

BAGLAN. I Following the successful-, sporty held on Saturday, laet at Vernon .House. it is pro- posed to-.hold «, w-neert. in the Baglan -BekooWlbh or about the 22nd Inst. in aid • funds. A, further kit of wounded soldiers may rhortiy be expected at te military hospital, which ha* been established at Baglan Hd bv Mrs. Llewellyn, who herself acts as sister in charge A.CoMid?rabl. number of ?h? members of th? MatheM' Union were entertained at Ra?l&n Hall on Thursday by Mrg. R. W, I?wellyu. who delivered a practicWe_ BddrM8. A very pleasant time was spent, There are now visiting their däugQter Finch), Mr. and Mr>. Jiinf.. k*V» f-t!aehed.,the ri,i)e age of 94 and 36 veers respectively. They both enjoy good bealth alid have a remarkably clear reten- tion of faculties. Jsergeant Thomas Pervis John (of the Royal Field Artillery), eon of Mr. and Mre. Joshua John. Tyrhaelen. now serring the colours in Ireianci. has been recommended for « commission, wbich, it is expected, will | ishort-ly be conferred on him. I

BRITON FERR Y. v-has been found impossible to introdJicp the popular game of bo-vts this season. The greens, which have been re- turfed, have not properly set, and it has I been decided to cancel all home fixtures this season. t Pte. T. Smith, of the Worcester Bcptraent,, has returned to his home in L-owtber-mtreet convalescent from, a serious scalp wound received ivi the trenches on May 17. He is a Sputh .African hero, and saw active service iii /jVatico when the war was in its early 4st.. i i C"b agitation: the paving on the mp in road-is being attended to, and a great imp* rovement has been effeoted. How far thescheme extends is unknown to the .writer, fcur if the Council 'pave the whole of Neath-road before the dawn of winter, 'pedestrians will hive cause for thankful- ness. < A oorre sronderit isanxious that some gt- tention should be paid to the dairlc arches. The recent heavy rains," he writes, "hve sb,own- weaknesses which should be speedily j:esaedi«fl; t he water percolates through the masonry, ajid the roadway is in a deplor- able condition. It is a much-frequented fub^wayvaBd justifies the attention of the proper authorities." The cricket match between 'sides repre- senting tha Giamorsan Yeomanry and the Steelworks C.C. on Saturday revived pleasant memories, and it waa refreshing to wit-nest the wielding of the willow after such a long absence. And to such perfec- tion, too. A drawn game did not matter. Whilst Emitting the difficulty in arranging ixture6 during war time, there does not Mppear to be any patriotic reason for the comple",abaudonment of the summer pas- ^ma hv,the Steelworks C.C., and a few Mratch games during the summer would keep up the enthusiasm of those who must perforce stay at home. The Misses Williams, of Baglan House, deserve the warmest praise for their suc- cessful Mid untiring efforts in connection with the Boys' Scouts sports, a report of which appears in another column. It af- iorded ae zuuch real pleasure to the on- lookers ae the participants, and the finan- cial success of the event assures for the Scot^is- of BritoSIerry and Baglan a real tuqe under canvas. One noticed a VB* number, of Girl Guides present, and a Wggestion heard On the field that they (diopld be ajlowed to compete at next year's sports should prove popular. Perhaps the promoters will adopt the suggestion,

CWMAVON. I Congratulations to Mr. David iJaviea, B.A. (son of Mr. and Mrs. John n. Davies, kuoard-terraoe), who have just won his M.A. degre,e-,aad is about concluding a brilliant university career at Aberystwyth. Mrs. Jane Jones, wife of Mr. Rees Jones, Victoria-terrace, has passed away in her 65th ytju,r» alter only two days' illness. She was a faithful member at Penuel Baptist Church, and took a keen interest in church work generally. She leaves three daughters and a son. One of the daughters is Miss C. Jones, L.L.C.M. and A.Mus.L.C.M., organist at Penuel Church. For the Complexion: Powder Leaves (white, pink and cream), laoe Powdere, Face Creams in tubes and pots, R-ouge in Id., 3d. and 6d. packets; Eyebrow Pencils, Nail Polish; Tooth Powders and Pastes, AtLliwsPtle Dusting Ponder, Brilliantine, Sanitary Towels, ttti. and It>. packets. S. Phaimaci&t, cwwavon. -i — I Mr. Ruseell Williams, of Keighley, waa the speaker on Tuesday evening at the I L P- Centre, his subject being "The l.L.P. and the War." Mr. Henry Davies presided. The anniversary services of Tabor Baptis^t Church were held on Sunday and Monday }!ll',t. when crowded congregations attended throughout. A series of eloquent sermons were delivered by the Rev. J. Lee Davies (Br.vnaman), and Idwal Jones (LlaneLy). The sympathy of the Whole neighbour- hood goes out to the aged mother—at Aber- ayron, Cardiganshire—of the late Mr. John Evans, who met with such a tragic end at Swansea on Saturday night last, particulars of which will be seen in another columl. He was an excellent teacher, and the aiti- ren under his care at the Council School.s simply idolized him. Salem C.M. Church held its anniversary services on Sunday and Monday last. when sermons were delivered by the Rc^- Daniel Davies, Pentre, Tetrad, and J. Owen Jones (Hyfreithon), Cwmavon. 1 lie first named rev. gentleman was the former pafstor of Salem Church, and the latter is the present pastor of Salem's mother ch u r eh—Tabernacle. I Mr. John Davies, of Wernddu-cottages, has three sons doing duty for their King and country. They are Tommy (18), who is with the 1st Welsh, wounded on Hill HO and is now at Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry; Morgan (21), with the 2nd Welsh, wounded in Xeuve Chapelle, and is at present at Bromley, Kent; and David John Davies (23), a driver with the Glamorgan R.H.A. The late Eev. Hugh Price James. Vicar of Mynyd iBiwyu, whose death at 64 was re- corded last week, and whose burial took place on Tuesday of this week, wag a native of Cwmavon, nursed and nurtured in the Tabernaclo C.M. Church, from whence he left to receive his ministerial education at Trevecca College. He com- menced preaching at Tabernacle, and be- fore he left for the Church of England, held pastorates at Penclawdd, Forth, and other places. Five sons are now holding commissions in the British Army. One of ths most genial and cheerful of Cwmavon business men iv.-w laid to rest on Saturday last, in the person of Mr. Jchn Vaughan, builder and contractor, Aberavon. The funeral was most representative. I e- ceased was passionately fond of music, and was a member and treasurer of the Ie- nowned Port Talbot and District Male Voice Party, who, together with their con- ductor (Mr. John Phillips, J.P.), attended the funeral. aud the tiinging of the com- bined choirs was moet impressive. He hid very many excellent qualities, and nis pleasant countenance will be sadly missed in religious, musical, and other circles. The Rev. J. Glasnant Morgan, 60n of Mr. J. Afanydd Morgan (late of Cwmavon, but now of Aberdare), has been honoured 'with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in America. Dr. Glasnant Morgan, who was born at Pwllygwlaw, Cwmavon, is only 29 years of age, is a highly successful Congregational minister, and pastor of the Bowmau. Church. North Dakota. The American papers speak of him as a very able speaker, treats his subjects masterly, an earnest worker in all affairs that make for the public welfare, one of the greatest preachers in the North West, and a grand specimen of Christian manhood. 1. The inquest touching the death of the late Mr. John Evans was conducted at Swansea on Tuesday afternoon, when Mr. Rhys Nicholas .attended and gave evidence oi identification, and a verdict of accidental death was returned. Deceased's uncle (Mr D. J. Davies, schoolmaster, Melincryddau), his brother-in-law. and a. Congregational minister from Aberayron were also present. The nece-w.ry £ \-rarigements for conveying .the body to Aberayron for burial were t n- 'dertaken by Mr. Davies. and the body 1 as conveyed thereto by motor-car on Tuesday. A pathetic and t-ouching incident in connec- tion with this 6ad affair is that on Tuesday morning Mr Rviy Nicholas received a cheque for 17s. d.. which had been collected by Mr. }<:vlI.m's former pupils at Rudry Schools, -Caerphilly. to purchase a wreath in loving memory of our late respected master."

DUFFRYN. I The preacher at St. Matthew's, Dyffryn, on Sunday evening last, waos-a visitor at the Vicarage-the Rev. Francis Thomas (Vicar of St. Gile s, Durham), who delivered an in- teresting sermon. It is gratifying to record that Giptain Howel Moore-Gwyn (eeoond eon of Mr. and Mrs. Moore-Gwyn, of Dyifryn), who has just been awarded the Military Cross for gal- lantry on the field, and who suffered from the gas bombs of the enemy, has derived very great benefit from a stay in Tenby. Another young soldier from Dyffryn, who was invalided home from France (where he rendered good service) and is now restored to health, is Private Horace Smith (of the Welsh Regiment), son cf Mr. and Mrs. Wm- Smith, Sohool-terrace, Bryncoch. He is now a member of the Glamorgan Milita.ry Police, stationed at Swansea. Amongst other vallint young men from Dyffryn who are now serving the colours abroad may be mentioned Corporal Albert Evans, Private Ronald Bickle (Army Motor Transport Service), Corporal David Goodwin Evans, Sappers Alfred Sair and Joeeph Ev.vns, Private Cyril Rees (the first two m France and the others at the Dardanelles), and Able Seaman David Edwan,3, who, after nine months' active service aboard H.M.S. Drake; has beeif-traneterred to ano- ther battleship. Private Allan Treadwell, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Treadwell, of Primrose Bank, Dyffryn, of tho Royal Scots Fusiliers, left on Tues- day to re-join his regiment in GreenocV after a few days' sojourn at his home. Private Treadwell has undergone some thrilling experiences at the front, and amongst his war trophies is a rosary with crucifix and image of the Virgin, which he secured from a burly Bavarian, who fell a victim during a bayonet charge, in which Treadwell took part. At Festubert, in en- deavouring to s-torm the enemy's position, he and his companions were compelled to take cover, when a shell exploded, killing all but Treadwell, t.ho was himeelf sev 3re7 y wounded in the head, but was, with com- mendable promptitude, conveyed success- fully to the base, Rouen, and to Bristol Hospital, where, after a prolonged stay and excellent attendance, he made a good recovery.

GLYN-NEATH. I The month of July will be a busy one. The Pontneathvaughan tea party, Capel-y-glyn concert, and the Red Cross garden party on iforfa Glas, will provide ample means of entertainment and recreation. But a word M to the wisdom of organising so many at- tractions in such close proximity should not give any offence. The death is annound of Mr. William Gare, Pontneathvaughan-road, who died suddenly last week from heart failure. The deceased had come to Glyn-ncath a few years ago from Llansamlet, and he was much repected, by all acquainted with him. The interment took place at Aberpergwm graveyard, the" icar (the Rev. J. H. Thomas, M.A.). officiating. There were ..bo present tho Rev. D. Hughes (O.M.), and Rev. J. T. Evans (Cong.), Capel-y-Glyn.

NEATH ABBEY. I Mr. Tom John (Ap loan) divided the Welsh and English recitation prizes with Mr. James Rees, Penderyn. Mr. J. H. Edwards, M.P., doubled the English recitation prize the competition being of ,sueh a high order. Last week, the Bryncoch workmen held a meeting at the pit top. The delete to tho Cardiff conference of miners, Mr. Griff George, who had travelled bak.k from Cardiff by a late train was present, and gave his report, which was accepted. Sundav School anniversary services were held at tie English Wesleyan Chapei on ?undMy. The pulpit was occu- »Wd b? Lh?e Rev. John How ells, Tenby, l and the Rev. T. J. Praiehard, Swansea. The sermons and singing were of first class order. On Saturday afternoon, a cyclist named Walter Ilarrod, New-road, Skewen, collided with one of the South WTales; i.t, Neath Abbey, and; was badly injured. He was carried into the Smith Arms Hotel, where he was; attended to by Dr. Samuel, and was afterwards conveyed home. The Ebenezer Juvenile Choir journeyed to Resolven to an eisteddfod on Saturday, and came second to such formidable opponents nn the Britonierry Juvenile Choir, who took first-prize. The Abbey cho-ir was complimented for their singing. Mr. Richard Evans, the conductor, and his young choir were warmly congratu- lated on all hands for their splendid fight.

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NEATH. Mr. L. A. Fox was the speaker at the Brotherhood on Sunday. His subject, Thoughts of the War from a Christian Standpoint," was made very interesting. Mr. J. E. Griffiths, the well-known Neath cricketer, 80n of Mr. John Griffiths, coal merchant, Bank-chambers. Neath, yesterday underwent an operation for appendicitis at a private nursing home at Swansea. He is progressing favourably. Mr. Howel Cuthbertson, the venerable Neath coroner, is again confined to his residence seriously indisposed. At an in- quest held at Melincrythan on Saturday, Mr. Edward Powell, the deputy coroner, was asked to convey the jury's sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery—a wish which finds general expression. A movement is on foot to secure uniforms for the local battalion of the Volunteer Training Corps. Drills con- tinue to be well attended, and musketry practice on the Drill Hall miniature range has been exceedingly successful. Nearly all tho members havo qualified to use the service range at Baglan, for which the officers of the (ith Welsh are lending a musketry instructor and service rifles. The work of furnishing Penrhiewtyn Infirmary is almost complete, and the first contingent of wounded heroes are ex- pected in a fortnight's time. The hurried preparations have necessitated consider- a ble sacrifice on the part of the members of the Building Committee; they have laboured night and day to complete ar- rangements, and their only reward is the satisfaction that they havo. performed a national duty. Several detachments of volunteer stretcher bearers have been raised as the result of the Red Cross meet- ing held last week. Pte. Tommy Phillips, of the 6th Welsh, has been granted an extended leave by the military authorities to train for his fight with Bat McCarthy at Liverpool a fort- night hence. The contest should prove an interesting one, both having twice pre- viously met with honours divided. Tommy is training at the Crown Hotel, Neath, and his sparring partners are Harry and Dai Evans and Harry Morris. Asked his opinion of open-air boxing tournaments promoted by the military authorities, Tommy said they had done much to popu- larise the noble art," and had proved a valuable recruiting agency. At the Gwyn Hall on Tuesday, Mr. G. W. Blythe gave an interesting lecture on Life-saving in Mines," with demonstra- tions in gas fighting. Entering an air- tight cabinet filled with sulphur fumes, he remained some time wearing the appar- atus used by him when he desoended the Courier's Mine in France, and the Seng- henydd Colliery, for which King Edward honoured him with a gold medal. During the demonstration, Miss Miller Blythe, the famous singing pit brow lassie, ren- dered songs. It is interesting to note that Mr. Blvthe will shortly leave for the Front in charge of a Gas Fighting Bat- talion. Contrary to general expectation, there is likely to be a. contest for the vacant seat on the Town Council created by the de- mise of Councillor E. S. Thillips, J.P. In addition to Mr. Henry Thomas, the nominee of the Neath Liberal Club, Mr. F. L. Parry, Aberdulais, was nominated. During the past year, Mr. Parry has been prominently before the public, on both Liberal and Labour platforms, and proved himself an apt student of social reform. He is a fluent speaker, and has a thorough grasp of local affairs. It is, however, unfortunate that a. contest should be forced, and it is not yet too late to be avoided We regret to announce the death of lIfr". Richard Maddocks, of Newport, Mon., daughter of Mr. Samuel Heard, Windsor- road, Neath, and sister to Mr. W. Heard, confectioner, of Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. The deceased, who was only 41 years of age, had been in failing health for some time, and had patiently endured much suffering. Expert medical atten- tion proved of no avail, and after a long and painful illness, she passed away on Tuesday morning. A hard worker al- ways, and of a genial disposition, she will be greatly missed in the household, and also among a large circle Of riends. She leaves a husband and family. We heartily recommend our readers to visit the cookery and gas exhibition, which. is being held at the Gwyn Hall next week, under the auspices of the Neath Gas Depart- ment. The exhibition will be open each t',a,y --Monday to Friday—a-t 2.45 and 7.0 p.m., when lectures and practical cookery demon- strations will be given by Miss Jennie Barker, M.C.A. (Mrs. Norman D. Thomas), gold and silver medallist, nrst-claea diplomee, South Kensington School of Cookery. The department has arranged for a splendid show of gas cookers, geysers, fires, etc., and trust that the exhibition wHl be of great benefit to the gas consumers of the town and neighbourhood. They extend a very hearty ah ,(I cordial invitation to all interested to pay the exhibition a visit. Organ recitals will be given each evening by Mr. Seymour Perrott, A.R.C.O., and Mr T. J. Jenkins. On Thursday last week at Cimla Park (kindly lent by Mr. T. Hunkin), the Juvenile Reeliabite tento of Neath and Melyn held their annual outing. The weather wa-s delightful, and the wants of the juveniles were attended to by a band of willing ladies and gentlemen. After tea sports were carried out. the winners carrying off silver inodals, brooches and crosses, cricket sets ,skipping ropes, and money prizes. Bro. Willie Kees acted as starter; Mr. W. L. Taylor was chairman and Mr. Kees secretary. Mr. Isaac Jones, Melyn, presented each child with sweets. At the conclusion Messrs. Taylor and Rees addressed both children and adults on the advantages of Rechabitisni. At the subse- quent tent meting, Mr. Hunkin, Dr. Keen, Mr. Isaac Jones, the ladies, and the com- mittee were thanked for the part they played in making the outing a success. AIM Mr. H. Jones, Cimla, for allowing the use of his building for the day. PRICE OF GROCERIES. The following are the prices of groceries and pxfyvisionr, as fixed by the Neath Cor- poration for the fortnight from Wednes- day, July 7th. 1915, unftil Tuesday, July 20th, 1915 (inclusive). flour: Best Extras, 3s. 10d. per 20lb.; Leather Tie, 3s. 8d. per 20lb. Sugar: Lump, 4^d. and 4d. per lb.; Large Crystals, 3-d. per lb.; Granulated, 3id. per lb.; Demarara, 3d. per lb.; Castor, 3d. per lb. Bacon: Wiltshire (green), prime cuits, Is 2d. per lb.; boiling cute, same quality, from 7sd. upwards; smoked, prime cuts, from Is. 4d. upwards. Irish (green), prime cuts. Is. 2d. per lb.; boiling cuts, same quality, from 71d upwards. Lard: Best American, 6jd. per lb. Butter: Is. 5d., Is. 4d., and Is. 3d. per; lb. Cheese: Choicest Canadian, 1". per lb.; New Zealand, Is. per lb. j Caerphilly, lOd. and lid. per 1 h. Margarine: 6d., 8d., a-tid 10d. per lb.

■' ONLLWYN. •" A collier named David Richard Jones (20), of Ton Cystell Farm, Onllwyn, died on Thursday morning as the result of injuries received from a fall of stone at Maesymarcliog colliery during the night shift.

PORT TALBOT. The shipping trade at Port Talbot tor. the week ended July 3rd was again well tip to the average, amounting to 60,818 tons, made up of 45,248 tons exports, and 5,570 tons im- ports. Compared with the corresponding period of last year a slight decrease was shown of 24) tons. The ever popular drama, "East Lvnne," an adaption from Mrs. Henry Wood's celebrated novel, is presented this week at the New Theatre by Mr. Robert Bur- nett's repertory company. The acting and setting of the play are- c).t' a high order, and much appreciated by the crowded audiences. Miss Louise Hamp- ton. shows exceptional ability in the character of "Lady Isobel"; Mr. Edward jfurneiui as 'Sir Francis Leveson" is also very successful, and Mr. J. Poole Kirkwood as "Archibald Carlyle" is very effective. Other roles capitally sustained are Mr. E. Clift as "Lord Mountsevern," Mr. Paul Smythe as "Richard Hare," and Mr- Robert Burnett ag, -Mr. Dill." The characters of "Barbara Hare," "Cor- nelia Carlyle" and "Joyce" are splendidly pourtrayed by Miss Denise Paule, Miss Evelyn Shelley, and Miss Mary Burnham respectively. Little Miss Gwennip Mor- gan as "Little Willie" proved highly successful.

RESOLVEN. The \msarwed Colliery Company are to be congratulated, upon their "achieve- ment in striking the No. Two Seam. They have been working for the seam for a prolonged period. It is expected that work will be found for a large numjber of men. The event was suitably cele- brated jby the Company, bunting was displayed, liberally, and the event photo- graphically recorded. Resiolven was en fete on Tuesday even- ing on the occasion of welcoming home Private Arthur Hadley, who had been wounded in France, and was returning in order to recuperate. He was carried shoulder high from theatation to his home in John-street. Crowds thronged the streets for sometime after his ar- rival. A sad .setting for the return of Hadley is the fact that his brother, Wal- ter Hadley, and his chum, Raymond Edghill, have both been killed in action in France. They all went about the same time and with the same regiment. The third annual eisteddfod, held under the auspices and at Sardia English Baptist Chapel, Reeolven, took place on Saturday. Mr. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., presided. He addressed the large assembly, .m^^eaid that the singing Was of a very high order, find would bo a credit to the professional btage. The Welsh singing was a comfort to our worn-out soldiers in the trenches, and T-IO- bably he himself would be humming those tunes when the singers would be sleeping. The awards were .s follow:—Pianoforte solo, "Enchantment," Annie Williams, Llan- samlet. Boys" solo (ungler 15 years), Derin Pur. Songs of Wales, Clyne. Prize-bag, Mrs Davies, Reaolven. Soprano solo, The Promise of Life," Miss Annie Dando, Aber- avon. Duet <tenor and bas), Witchmzzi, What of the Night, Morgan Edwards and John Williams. EMav" Gob Fires: Their Cause and the Best Means for Preventing Them," David Jenkins, Besolven. Juvenile Choir, Spring Song," Can y Gwanwyn, Britonferry (conductor, L. Dennis). Con- tralto solo. Return Unto Thy Kest," 1\-1;68 Owen, Britonferry. Recitation (under 15 yeare), Elwin Rees, Cross Hands. Tenor solo, Galwal y Tywysog." Morgan Edwards, Mountain Ash. Girls' solo, "Angels Ever Bright and Fair (under 16 years) .Irene Owen, Llansamlet Recitation (English), Thoa. John and Jas. Rees. Male voice, "The Little Church—1, Skewen (even competitors).

SKEWEN. On Sunday last the local Salvation Army corpe had a visit from Staff-Captain East- land in connection wiO" the Young People's anniversary. A feature of the meetings was a service by juniors at 3 p.m. Others who took part included Captain Tattersall and the, corps brasa band (Bandmaster D. Phil- lips). On Sunday evening last following the ordinary services,, an open-air temperance meeting wad held in High-street, which was addressed by the Rev. Morris Morgan, secre- tary of the South Wales Temperance Asso- ciation. His subject, "The Drink Traffic and the Present War" was most oppor- ttiiie, .-and he treated it with all his usual versatiiity and eloquence. Last w £ ek, at the New Cinema (kindly j lent for the occasion), a repeat perform- ance of the operetta "The Wishing Cap" was given by the Gorphwysfa Band of Hope Choir, for the benent of the loc?Al Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Fuiia. Mr. Harry Davies was the conductor, and Mr. Arthur Owen the aœompaohist.. Some £14 los. was thus ;xdoed to the fund. Among thoso who have recently come home on a short furlough from the seat of war is Driver William Thomas, of the R.F.A., who arrived on Saturday morning last. He has been out from the very start, and took part in the retreat from Mons—one of the most stirring episodes in any cam- paign. He went through the South African War without a scratch, and has been ex- ceptionally fortunate in this war. but for some illness following the winter's intense cold. FrOhi the report presented to the Coed- ffrac Parish Council at its last meeting on Tuesday evening last, it seems pro- bable that joint action will be taken hy that, Council and that of Llansamlet with a view to the putting in better condition the path leading from Crumlin Farm to- wards Talyfedw Farm, and to the Bur- rows. It is true that it is not made much use of by the inhabitnats of our parish, but since it is within our boundary, any improvement towards which we. contri- bute will evince a true neighbourly feel- ing.  Throughout last Sunday special services "ere held at the Engiiah Wesley Chapel in connection with the Sunday School anni- versary. Mr. John Howell, of Tenby, i native of Skewen, preached at the morning- and evening services, and the Rev. T. J'. Pritchard, of Swansea, in the afternoon. The Sunday School choir rendered special music, under the leadership of jUi-, Heni-Y Reason, On Monday evening the services were continued, the" programme including recitations and solos by the scholars. Idr. W. J. Saunders was in the chair. The ser- > v ices thrcughout were exceptionally well attended. The visit of Mr. John Howeil, one of the school's old pupils, was specially welcomed. ( It is most interesting to note that at the Coedtfranc Boys' Council School a roll of honour has been prepared by tho head-; master and his staff, upon which are in- scribed the names of old pupils of the school (which was opened some twenty-one years ago), who have responded to their country's call. Up to the present, there are included in the list 140 who have joined the Army, anl la who have chosen the Navy, a total of 159. The present pupils of the school have been most enthusiastic in th?ir endeavour to trace: all the recruits, but dur- ing a period of 21 years it is inevitable that many old pupils have been lost Bight of, a good number of whom have also volun- teered. Included in the above number are several who have become N.C.O.'s, and even commissioned officers are not altogether ab- sent. All readers will heartily join in con- gratulating the school on such a splendid record. On Saturday- evening last, at the Co- operative Society's Assembly Room, an en- thusiastic send-off- was given toj Mr. Wm. Kestell, M."E.f late manager of the Jfo. 4 Main Collieries, on his departure to take up the post of general manager of the Sen- ghenydd Colliery. Dr. D. Lewis Jones pre- sided over a large and represent4tive meet- ing. Among those who spoke were:—Coun- cillor Ogley L. David, Mr. Tom Poley, Mr. Tom Evans (under-manager, Senghenydd). The following presentations were made on behalf of the officials and workmen of Main Collieries: by Mr. F. Clarke, a gold wstch md chain. suitably inscribed; by.. Mr. J. Ware, walking stick and".tobacco poiix^i, suitably inscribed;. to- <Mrs.; .KegfeO. '.by StT. W. J. Bailey, under manager at lib. 4, tea and coffee service. Both Mr. and Mrs, Kes- teU suitably responded. During the even- ing the following contributed solos:— Messrs. Ben Davies. James Davies. David Roberts and Lewis Davies, Skewen, and Mr. Wm. Powell. Mr. Sidney N%sh was the ac- companist.

-SEYEN .BISTERS. I Official information has been received at Neath that Lance-Coroporal Worracott, of the Grenadier Guards, and a native of Seven Sisters, has been recommende-d for the D.C.M. for conspicuous bravery in the field. Before Corporal Tom W onnaoott, the Seven Sisters D.C.M. rejoined his regi- ment, the Grenadier Guards, he was given, a very striking tribute, of ,the re- gard in which he is held. c v* The Seven Sisters Brass Band-headed a huge procession which marched through the village and brought up at the Seven Sisters Hotel. Here an excellent concert was held in honour of the iiero, in the course of which he was presented with a 6iim of money, the notice having been too short for the purchase of a present. The chairman was Mr. L. Sims. and en- joyable items were rendered by local artistes, in addition to which the follow- ing gentlemen made speechesCouncil- lor Wm. Prosser, Mr, liichard Bowdeii, Sergt. Davies (a local wouuded soldier;, I and Mr. Samuel Evans.

I MARKETS. I BUTTER. I Cork, Thursday. First, 120; second, 117; third, 0; fourth, I 0; superfine, 0; fine, 0; mild, 0; choicest I boxes, 0; choice, 0; fresh butter from 125. I METAL. ■ London, Thursday. Copper lower, turonver 1,100 tons, 77? to 78 cash, 79 to 79? three months. Tin steady, 170 to 1701 cash, 1651 to 166 three months. English lead 25; foreign, 23i to 24. Spelter, 105 to 95. Middlesbro' Iron, I 67s. 71d. cash, 686. Id. month. CORN. ( I There was no English wheat on offer at the Bristol Corn Market to-day. Foreign was quiet, and a shilling dearer on the week. Grinding barley, with small reserves, about a shilling dearer. With fresh arrivals^ maize values declined I about 18d. Oats quiet, and price s, slightly easier. I MEAT. London, Thursday. Beef: Sootch short. 6s. 8d. to 7s.; ex- treme, 7s. 2d.; English sides, 5s. 10d. to 6s. 2d.; Irish, 5s. 9d to 6s. Id.; hind quarters, 5s. 8d. to 6s. 2d.; fore, 4s. lOd. to 5s. ld. Mutton: English wethers, 5s. 6d. to 6s.; ewes, 4-s. 6d. to 4s. lOd; New Zea- land, 4s. 6d. to 5s.; Sydney, is. 4d. to 4s. 8d. Lamb: English, 6s. to 6s. 6d.; New Zealand, 5s. 3d. to 5s. 8d.; Australian, 5s. 2d. to 5s. 5d. Veal quiet. Pork slow. I CATTLE. 1. London, Thursday. The market exhibited a very quiet tone, supplies of both beasts and sheep being too small to influence current quotations. Total supplies: 60 beasts, 80 sheep, 5 cows, and 5 calves. Bristol, Thursday. Beef in* short supply; best 1006., second- ary 948. cwt. Sheep limited; best downs, lO?d.; light wethers 10;d., heavy 9?d.; ewes, 8d. Lamb, Is. lb.; moderate show. Pigs—Baconere, 13s. 3d. lo'i?s. 6d.; pork- ers 14s. score. Very few store cattle; trade quiet, late rates. Milch coWs, £ 17 up to ?25 each. h v

Of 41 applicants for the post of assistant sanitary inspector under the Swansea Joint Port Sanitary Authority at a salary of S91 per annum, the committee 'selected five, of whom on Wednesday afternoon they interviewed four and appointed Mr. H. G. Williams, 62, Cromwell-street. Mr. Williams, who holds the-It.S.I. certificate, has been four years at Swansea Work- house, where liq had charge of the sani- tary arrangements and the disinfecting. It is announced from New York (through Reuter) that the remains of [ O'Donovan Ko^a will he disputched to Ireland on July 10 for interment in Glas-1 nevin Cemetery, Dublin.

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