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roo IXANDOVERY. "[BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Temperance Association on Tuesday the following gentlemen were appointed officials for the ensuing three months -President, Mr. John DavieB, Towy Villa; vice-presidents, Mr. David Davies, C.C., Rhyblid, and Mr. Lewis Thomas, New-road secretary, Mr. Wyndham P. ice, 1, Orchard- street assistant secretary, Mr. W. J. James, High-street; treasurer, Mr. Philip James, Undergrove House assistant treasurer, Mr. J. B. Stokes, Woodland Cottage committee, Messrs. George Morton, Erskine Hou-e C. R. Perkins, Tonn David Evans, The Union J. H. John, Glangwydderiz Factory John Evans and John Williams, Blaenos John Major, High- street John Preece, Castle View Daniel Jones. Victoria-street J. G. Evans, High-street; and 'W. Jones, Victoria-street. SOCIAL TEA AND CONCERT. On Thursday evening a most successful social -tea and concert took place in connection with the LlaDdovery Adult Temperance Association. The tea was partaken of in the vestry of the Tabernacle Chapel, and about 200 sat down to an excellent repast, admirably served by Mr. Dan Davies, of Stone-street. A capital entertainment was afterwards held in the vestry of Salfm Chapel. It was largely attended and much enjoyed. Mr. David Evans, Master of the Union, presided in his usual able and genial manner. At the outset he delivered a ver7 humorous speech which at once placed the audience on the best of terms. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. Wyndham Price) then gave an account of the work done by the Association dUTing the past three months. The Association, he said, was formed chiefly for the .purpose of assisting thope who had signed the pledge to keep it. They bad at present a member- ship roll of 120, and be trnsted that the number would at least be doubled during the coming J ear. He was pleased to announce that Mr. Dd. >avies, of Rhyblid, one of the vice-presidents, had just given a subscription of 10s. to the Association. (Cheers.) The following programme was then proceeded with, the various items of which were admirably executed :—Song, Miss Esther Preece recitation, Mr. Fred Ling; song, Mr. W. Jones competition, "First sight test music singing." 113 competed, prize divided between Mr. W. Jones and Mr. David Jones dialogue, Miss Edith Davies and party song, Mr. David Jones; competition, The best written love letter," 10 competed, prize awarded to Mr. J. H. John, Olangwydderig Factory, for the Welsh letter, and in the English the prize was divided between Miss Evans, Stone-street, and Mr. George Thomas song, Miss M. A. Price song, Miss M. A. Davies dialogue, Miss Jones and .party Bong, Miss Jpfao t sony, Mr. David Hug-ben song, Miss Charlotte Griffiths recita- tion, Mr. David Wil"moe song, Miss Hazzleby competition, Best Rhyme on the Old and New Year," 13 competed, prize awarded to Mr. Fred Ling song, Miss Elsie Williams song, Mr. W. Jones and finale, "God Save the Queen." GRAND EVENING CONCERT. On Christmas evening, at the Drill Hall, the Tabernacle United Cboir held their annual concert, i under the presidency of the Mayor, Mr. Thomas PhillipSj of Picton Villa. They were assisted by the following well-known artistes — Soprano, Misis Lewis (Llinos Arlwydd), Waunarlwydd contralto, Madame M. Grey Davies. Morris ton tenor, Mr. W. Thomas (Eos Wenallt), Aberdare fcaas, Mr. Evan Evans, R A.M., Morris ton. The Hall was crowded, in fact, the seating accommodation was insufficient for the huge assembly, and many I persons were unable to gain admittance. These who were thus unfor- tunate lost a musical treat, the singing throughout being really excellent. Tbe stage was most artistically decorated by (Messrs. D. Perrott and Co., of Waterloo House. An excellent programme had been prepared and the lovets of music had all they could desire. The first part of the programme consisted of the cantata" Jospph and Mary." The rendering of this piece was really excellent, the pianisimos and fortisimos being carefully attended to. The t music was exceeding pretty and the solos, trios, and quartettes were admirably taken by the artistes named above, whilst the choruses were sustained in such a manner as to reflect great credit on the able conductor cf the choir, Mr. T. Richards. Miss Lafferty manipulated the I difficult accompaniments attendant to the cantata in her usual capable style. 1 The second part of the programme was opened with a pianoforte solo by Mi*s Lafferty. which was splendidly accomplished. Then followed contributions by Madame M. Grey Davies. Mist I M. Lewis, Mr. W. Thomas and Mr. E. Evans, each of whom delighted the audience with their renditions. Mr. E. Evans in his song "Revenge" was particularly g )od, the solo suiting iris deep and powerful bass voice to a nicety, and received a well merited encore. The assembly fairly went into ecstacies with the singing ot Mi-s M. Lewis, a lovely soprano, who possessed a rich voice, reaching the top notes witht he eat-e of a nightingale. Mr. W. Thomas, a prime favourite at Llandovery, also captivated the audience with his various songs, Mr. Thomas, notwithstanding his advancing age. main- tains bis voice in marvellous style. Madame Davies was likewise good in her respective renderings. The finest and most taking item in the second part of the programme was undoubtedly the quartettw by Mit-s Lewis. Madame Daviep, and Messrs. Thomas and Evans, which was brilliantly rendered, each cf the artistes sustaining their parts in a perfect ^manner. At the conclusion of the entertainment Dr. T. i i ,*8' Ba'lyglas, proposed a hearty vote M,n -r*0 Mayor for presiding, and also to JJliss"Vfferty, the accompanist, whom, he remarked, had attended everv practice of the choir, and >ad given her assistance at such and in the concert gratuitously The vote was accorded a'bearty reception. The Mayor, having returned thanks, a most enjoyable evenme terminated with the singing of the National Anthem. The entertainroent, financially and otherwise, proved a distinct success. Appended is the programme :— PART I.—CANTATA JOSEPH AND MARY." —Chorus, "Sing, 0 sing with voice exultant" trio (angels), HIli!! thou that art highly y favoured"; air (-oprano), "My soul doth magnify the Lord chorus, And His mercy is on them recitation (bass), And Joseph went cp"; duet (S.B.), "0 Lord. how excellent is Thy name recit (tfnor), "Thero were in the same country" eolo (tenor), "Behold, I bring yon good tidings"; chorus. "Glory to God in the highest"; recitation "Lotus now go even unto Bethlehem" solo (S.) and chorus, "My soul doth magnify tho Lord recitation (bass), A. Behold, there was a m'ln in Jernsalem" trio ..(S.C.B.), "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy rervant chorus, Blessed were they who believed chorus, II Blessed are they that fear the Lord"; chorus, "In tasks and duties rightly done" recitation (basa), "There was a marriage in Cana quartet, When most perplexed thou art"; recitation (tenor). "And Jesus went throughout every city solo (tenor), "Behold my mother and my brethren chorus, If ye love me, keeD My commandment-) solo (S.) & chorus (T.T.B.B.). "Even to-day is my complaint titter chorus, The Lord will not cast off for aver"; chorous (F.B.) "Tbe Son of Min is betrayed"; chorus, "He is despised"; solo (soprano). "Give ear to my prayer" chorus, 0 daughter of My people"; leoitaiion (contralto), Now th"re stood by the cross solo (contralto), She that is a widow indeed <5horua, "Blessed are they that mourn." PART 2.-Pianofortefoo:o, Miss Lafferty song, Madame M. Grey Davies; song, Mor o gan yw Cymru gyd," Mr. Wm. Thomas; song, Holy City," Miss M. Lewis song, Mynd am Batagonia," Mr. E. Evans; song, "Lam y Cariadan," Miss M. Lewis song, Mr. Wm. Thomas i-on?, Children's Home," Mada,me M. Grey Davies song, Revenge," Mr. E. Evans quartette. Miss Lewis, Madame Grey Davies and Messrs. Thomas and Evaus finale, God Save the Queen." THE LAD'S BRIGADE. "DE WET" CAPTURED AT LLAN- DOVERY. INTERESTING CHASE. On Boxing Day the members of the Llandovery Lads' Brigade had their first opportunity of putting into practice the various drills which they have been exercising for some week, fast under their able Instructor, Mr. Frank Sheppard. In the afternoon it was decided to have a chase after De Wet" who, perhaps, was not such a daring personage as his namesake, yet gave the Lads a warm time of it. The Brigade was formed up in the Market-square at 1.15 p.m., and after surviving the photographic process by Mr. F. Logan Lafferty, a commando under Lieutenant Matthews marched off through Stone-street, Laving ten minutes start of their pursuers. The Brigade, under Captain Sheppard, who conducted the operations, were divided into three Companies No. 1 Company, being under Lieut. James; No. 2 Company under Lieut. Evans; and No. 3 Company under Quarter- Master Perkins. At 1.40 p.m. the Btigade marched off through Stone-street, at the end of which Lieutenant James was despatched with his Company along the Tonn-road, taking the right of the line, as the river was flooded. He was ordered to seize Dolanhirion Bridge with half hia Company, the remaining half to advance along the Bye-road, leading from Pont-oir towards the river, and to the rear of Tonn Mansion. Lieut. Evans then marched his Company off to the left through the New-road to Station-road, taking the left off the line, with orders to seize the Chain Bridge with a half Company, the other half to reconnoitre the fields, and co-operate with No. 2 Company. No. 3 Company, under Quarter-Master Perkins, advanced along the New-road, and through the old Cricket Field. and over the railway, taking the centre of the line, with orders to hold the railway with a half company, the remaining half to work round to the right of Tonn. Lieutenant James managed to get his company in the rear of the enemy unobserved and, when arriving at Pont-oir, sent a half Company forward and seized Dolanhirion Bridge, thus preventing the commando from crossing the river to the right. He then advanced along the Bye-road from Pont-oir to the rear of Tonn. Lieut. Evans had, by this time, also seized the Chain Bridge with a half Company, thus making it impossible for the commando to crosB the river at any point. His other half Company having reconnoitred the fields, fell back on the half company, which had seized the bridge. He tlnn advanced with his half Company along the river bank, with a rising ground on his right, which gave him splendid shelter. Meanwhile Quarter-Master Perkins worked round to the right of the Tonn with a half Company, leaving the other half to hold the railway, thas prevent- ing the enemy from retiring on the town. When arriving in front of the Tonn he doubled forward and wheeled to the left, and immediately came in touch with the enemy, his other half Company then followed np in the rear. On seeing Quarter-Master Perkins advancing, the enemy retired towards the river, evidently with the intention of crossing Dolanhirion Bridge. An orderly at this time brought news to the officer commanding that the enemy bad been seen from the rear of the town, who then ordered Lieut. Evans to advance in the direction the commando had been seen hiding. Lieut. Evans immediately advanced his Company cautiou-ly towards their biding place. On arrival he found that they had left. While these operations were going on Quarter-Master Perkins quickly followed up, ouusing the commando to continue their retirement until, they fell right into the hands of No. 1 Company, who advanced upon them and captured the force. A fresh chase was organised and after some capital manoeuvres the commando were again captured by Lieut. Evans. The Brigade then formed up and the commando was marched thxough the town to the Market- square as prisoners, escorted by the Brigade, No. 1 Company bein? in front, No. 2 Company in the rear (both Companies forming fours), and No. 3 Company with opened ranks in the centre. On arrival at the Market Square at 4.15 p.m. the pri oners were released on taking the oath not to again take up "arms," and were allowed to return to their farms—or rather houses. The whole plan was worked out very precisely. Each officer is to be commended on the way they carried oqt their orders, and worked so harmoni- ously in conjunction with each other. Signals were frequently used, which greatly aided to carry out the operations successfully. TEA. At the conclusion of the chase, the officers and lads of the Brigade, together with some friends, were entertained at the long room of the King's Head Hotel to an excellent tea. cake and other delicacies, by Mr. Councillor Thomas Roberts, of the Jubilee Crown Stores. Needless to remark, all those who partcipated therein, did the needful to their appetites. Councillor Roberts, on behalf of the Brigade, afterwards presented Lieut. Evans with a costly shield for the greatest number of points gained by l is section in the diills, &o. Medals were also awarded t't Lance-Corporal D. Thomas, Corporal D, Davies and Bugler D. J. Evans, and Lieut. Williams presented Private R. Clarke with a watch as a consolation prize. The boys we e then treated to a capital Magic Lantern Entertainment by Quarter-Master Perkins, the various slides being briefly explained by Mr. F. L. Lafferty. At its conclusion hearty vote of thanks was accorded Councillor Roberts for his generosity, to the ladies for assisting thereat, and also to Mrs. Walters for the use of the room. Councillor Roberts, in responding, remarked, amidst cheers, that provided he had a good account of the lads' behaviour in the future nothing would give him more pleasure than to entertain the Brigade to another tea at some later date. The proceedings wound up with the singing of "God Save the Queen." BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this B"ard was held on Friday last, nnder the presidency of Mr. James Rees, of Talgarth. There were also presentMessrs. Thomas Watkins, Tycerrig; C. P. Lewis, Landingnt; E. P. Lloyd, Glansevin; J. G. Harries, Penybont D. Davies, Rhyblid D. Davies, Gwydre E. P. Evans, GlassalJtissa Thomas Williams, Cwmllynfe; Tudor Lewis, Llangadock His Honour Judge Bishop, Dolcarreg; and the Clerk, Mr. D. T. M. Jones. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. Tbe Treasurer's account showed a balance in hand of JE258 12s. lid. EXTRA RELIEF FOR COAL.-Tbe Board met at 10 a.m to consider Messrs. Watkins and Lewis' motion for granting extra relief towards the purchase of coal to pauper householders, and it was resolved that an amount of 7s t< mpo- rarily be granted, the relieving (flicer being instructed to give tickets to the different coal merchants to supply the paupers who are in need of coal to the value named. It was further resolved that the Relieving Officer report 10 the next meeting the names of those who had been given coal. TENDERS—The tenders for the ensuing quarter were accepted. MASTER'S DIARY.—The Master reported the number of irmates to be last week 19 against 15 this week 19 against 16. Vagrants last week 22 I against 13, this week 18 against 18. The Master also reported that a tramp giving the name of James Kelly had been convicted and sent for 14 days down to the House of Correction for threatening to kick him. On the 21st of December the inmates were treated to an excellent dinner of roast turkeys, plum pudding, mince pies, ginger ale, and so on by Mrs. Perkins, of Tonn, as well as gifts' of tea and sugar to the females, and tobacco to the smokers, and various fruits, biscuits, &0., to the non- smokers and children. On the 24th December the following Christmas presents were sent :— From Miss Watkins, Old Bank, her usual Christmas box of oranges, sweets and a. Christmas card to each of the inmates Mrs. Macfie, Borthwick Hall, Heriot, Midlothian Christmas letters and Christmas ca-rda Mr. W. T. Stead (Review of Reviews), circulating library of 50 books for the bairns. This bad been subscribed for by Dr. Rutherford Harries. On the 25th December the inmates had their usual Christmas dinner. PURE BEER BILL-A letter was read from the Risbridge Board of Guardians asking this Board to support a petition in favour of a pure beer bill. Mr. T. Watkins proposed that this Board support such a measure. Mr. James Rees seconded. Mr. Davies, Rhyblid, moved that the letter be laid on the table. Judge Bishop seconded. On a show of hands the motion was declared carried. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. Mr. T. Watkins moved, and the motion was agreed to tha.t the recommendation of the Assessment Committee that the whole of the railways in the union be re-valued be adopted." DISTRICT COUNCIL. This body sat subsequently, Mr. James Rees being still in the chair. The Treasurer's account shewed a balance in hand of .£164 10s. 7d. A letter was read from Mr. C. Bishopl Cwmrythan, calling the attention of the Counci to the road leading fiom PenyrhocktoCoalbrook, and stating that the five gates across t je same were iti a bad state of repair. He threatened to proceed against the Council unless the same were attended to. Mr. Davies, of Rhyblid, moved, and it was resolved that the Surveyor be instructed to give notice to the landlords to have the gates put in a proper state of repair forthwith. A HANDSOME SUBSCRIPTION.—Mr. E. P. Lloyd, of Glan.-evin, presented the cheque for JE100 which he had promised as a subscription to the Council in aid ot Bran Bridge near Glansevin, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the generous donor. FOOTBALL. LLANDINGAT YOUNG MEN'S GUILD v. THE EMPLOYEES OF THEL. & N.W. AND G.W. RAILWAYS, LLANDOVERY. These teams met at Llandovery on Christmas Day, and the match resulted in a win for the Guildites by 2 points. The final score was Guildites, 1 goal; Sbedites. 1 try. D. Thomas scored for the Shed and J. L. Lafferty for the Guild, J. Preece with a magnificent kick majorizmg. LLANDINGAT CHURCH SOCIAL. The annual social in connection with the Llandingat Church and Guild was held at the National Schools on New Year's Eve, under the presidency of the Rev. Gruffydd Evans (curate), and proved a great success. The tea, which was excellently served by Mr. Dan Davies, of Stone- Etreet, was followed by the social, at which some amusing games were indulged in. A capital concert was afterwards given, the following being the programme Duet, Misses M. A. Ptice and C. Davies flute solo, the Rev. G. Evans solo. Nurse Prytherch; parody on 41 The Charge of the Light Brigade," the Rev. G. Evans, solo, Miss Lafferty solo, Miss Jeremy and party recitation, Mr. W. B. Dewhirst song, Miss M. Jones solo. Miss C. Griffiths comic song, Mr. Henry Williams; song, Mr. W. B. Dewhirst; recitation, "Excelsior," Mr. W. B. Dewbirsft duet, Miss M. Jones and Miss M. Bellman song, Mr. J. Jenkins duet (in character), Miss M. Jones and Miss M. Bellman dialogue (in charac- ter). Hen Forgan ai Wraig," Nurse Prythorch and Mr. Wyndham Price song, Miss Catherine Jones; soner, Mr. Dan Jenkins; reading, Mr. Dan I Jones duet. Miss M. Jones and Miss M. BeHmau f inale, God Save the Queen and Auld Lang Syne." Votes of thanks having been accorded to Nurap Prytherch and Mr. W. F. Price, a most eBjoyable entertainment came to a conclusion.
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BRITON FERRY. [BY OUB. OWN CORRESPONDENT.] The Rehoboth Male Voice Party, under the leadership of Mr. John Thomas, competed at a Cardiff Eisteddfod on Boxing Day. For once they did not meet with success, and returned prizeless. We understand that Mr. Thomas, who has for the last six years ably conducted the Earty, and led them on many occasions to victory, as been Bucceeded by Mr. John Williams (Eryr Afan). MUSICAL SUCCESSES. At the recent examination of the LondonCollege of Mnsic, Miss E. M. Rogers, lOsterly-street. passed with honours in the elementary stage of pianoforte playing, obtaining the maximum num- ber of marks, while Miss Fiorrie Hutchinson, Grandison-street, also ca.me out with honours in the intermediate stage, obtaining 91 per cent. of the marks. Both of these were pupils of Miss Rose Parry. C.R.A.M., Britonferry. SOIREE. The annual Soiree of the Guild of St.David's" was held on Monday (New Year's Eve), at the National Sch )ols. As was the case last year, it proved to be a decided success. The room was beautifully decorated with bunting, flowers, &c. The waitresses at the tables included the Misses Perkins, Miss Paris, Miss Morgan, Miss Downs, Miss Howells, Miss Taylor, Miss Benjamin, Miss Hughes, Miss F. Thomas, and Miss A. Thomas. The following programme was gone through :— Toast, "The Queen and The Royal Family,pro- posed bv the president (Mr. R. S. John), and was enthusiastically received. Songs by Mr. John Davies, Mr. Wm. Bevati, and Miss G. Tissin^ton; Quartette by Mr. Paris and party. The Gutid of St. David's" was proposed in an apt speech by Mr. Edw. Humphreys, and responded to by Mr. J. B.Williams. Songs were then given by Messrs. Tom Morgan, G. H. Parker, Thos. Thomas, and John Jones; a recitation by Miss Lily Nicholas, and a most amusing ventriloqnial and marionette entertainment by Mr. W. H. Humphreys. Games and dancing were indulged in until a late hour. WESLEYAN CHAPEL. The usual entertainment wa^ held at the above place of worship on Boxing day. The Rev. S. Short occupied the chair. A crowded audience listened to a most interesting programme, con- sisting chiefiv of action tongs by the children, who were conducted by Miss Lily Ray, and Miss Bradley accompanied at the piano. The pro- gramme was again repeated on the following evening to a crowded house that had failed to get admittance on the first night. Mr. Geo. Revell occupied the chair. "lOAN Y FFACTRI." loan y Ffactri" (Rev. John Davies),Swansea, who was for many years a resident in this district -a.nd whose name as chairman would, at any time ensure a crowded attendance, presided at the competitive meeting on Christmas Day at Salem Chapel. Mr. D. R. Morgan, and Mr. Ste- phen Griffith*, Cwmavon, acted as prose and musical adjudicators respectively. FOOTBALL. The Second XI. played Old Siloh last Saturday with the following result—Old Siloh 1 goal.Briton Ferry, nil. This means that the 2nd XI. have lost their reeord. The previous eleven games played this season having either been won or drawn. Next Saturday tbe 1st team play St. Andrew's at the Recreation Ground, Swansea. The Seconds play the Cardiff Corinthians, at Cardiff. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Ball, Giant's Grave. The funeral took place at Giant's Grave Cemetery on Monday. Deceased was 94 years of age. GUILD OF ST. DAVID'S. On Christmas Eve a smoker," in honour of Mr. C^cil A. Lewis, one of the secretaries, was held at the Royal Dock Hotel. Mr. Lewis was about leaving Briton Ferry for London, and as be had done so much for the welfare of the Guild, the opportunity was taken of showing some appreciation of the esteem in which he was held by all its members. There was a good attendance and tpleastnt evening was passed. Mr. R. I. John occupied the chair. The following toasts were proposed :—" Queen and Royal Family," "Gaild of St. David's," "Our Guest," and "Visitors." Mr. E: Humphrey gave the toast of The Guild," and spoke in eulogistic terms of its work. Mr. J. B. Williams and Mr. H. Humphreys responded, and thanked tbe proposer for his kind words, and in the course of their speeches referred to the good services performed by Mr. Lewis in promoting the prosperity of the Guild, and of its loss by his departure. The Chairman proposed the toast of "Our Guest," and pointed out that the Guild owed its existence to a very large extent to the assistance and co-operation of Mr. Lewis when the idea of forming .:t was maturing. In the course of his speech he presented to the guest on behalf of the Guild, s handsome silver-mounted cigar case. Mr. Lewis thanked all present for the kind way in which his services had been recognised, and remarked that he did not deserve it. Those present, however, knew that he did, and showed him that they knew him to be a Jolly good fellow." Mr. Paris introduced "Our Visitors, and thanked them for their presence, and for their willing contribution to the musical portion of the "smoker." Mr. Maneel Hunter responded on their behalf. Messrs. H. Paris, T. rhomas, J. H. Parker, A. Tissiugton, M. Hunter, W. Nelson, T. Morgan, and W. Bevan sang suitable songs during the evening. Tho accompanist throughout was Mr. W. Nelson, who kindly arranged to be present as a tribute of respect to Mr. Lewis. Mr. Lewis left for London the following Saturday morning, and took with him the well wishes of his numerous friends as to his future prosperity and happiness.
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BURRY PORT AND DISTRICT. rBY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.1 ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH. The annual tea and entertainment of the above church took place on Monday. The following ladies presided at the tables, which were prettily decorated, Mrs. Morgan (Har- bour House), Mrs. Williams (G.W.R.), Mrs. Wilkins (White Lead), Mrs. Edwards (Station- road), Miss James, Miss Evans, Miss B. Edwards and Miss John. In the evening, after the tables were cleared, Mr. H. Wilkins, J.P., Llanelly, presided at the concert, and the following artistes took part:—Pianoforte solo, Mr. M. Gwynne Evans; solo, Hen Gadair Freichiau fy Mam," Miss Catherine M. Davies violin solo, Miss S. A. Stephans solo, "The Holy City," Miss Susie Jones; solo, Ho, Jolly Jenkin," Mr. Evan Lewis solo, The Ferryman's Daughter," Miss Gladys Edwards; solo, Jack's come home to-day," Mr. D. B. Walters solo, "The Dear Home Song," Miss Susie Jones; recitation, "Christinas Day at the Workhouse," Miss M. Parcel Harris; duett, Tell Me gentle Stranger," Miss Susie Jones and Mr. Walters; solo, "The Flowers Message," Miss Catherine S. Davies; solo, "Lead, Kindly Light," Mr. Walters. A humorous sketch, HTbe Honest Doctor," was then performed, and afforded much amusement. The following were the principal characters :—" Honest Doctor," Mr. Lionel Williams; I. Mr. Boozer," Mr. Harry Phillips Miss Talkative," Miss C. J. Jones Mrs. Green," Miss Edwards; II Mr. Grate- full," Mr. Tom Howell; "Mr. Smiler," Mr. J. Groom; Doctor's Boy," Mr. J. Kudmnn. Mr. Lionel Williams deserves praise for his excellent impersonation of the "Honest Doctor." The energetic secretary, Mr. J. Gabe, is to be commended for his work. FOOTBALL. Burry Port went on tour last week. In their first match, with Neyland, they were vic- torious, but in their second match, Haver- fordwest, they were defeated by five tries to two. They were roughly treated while away, and most of the players are covered with bruises. Last Saturday the Moonlights from Llanelly were expected here, but as they only came down with nine players, a friendly game was played. COMPETITIVE ENTERTAINMENT. On Monday a competitive entertainment was held at the National School, Pembrey, under the auspices of the St. Iltyd's Debating Society. Mr. T. Evans (Lampeter College), occupied the chair and the adjudicators were Revs. W. Glynfab Williams and Hugh Rees. The propramme was as follows Solo," The Friars of Orders Grey," Mr. David Lewis; recitation, "Merch fach net iw'n wejan i," Master J. Howells; solo, Bwthyn bach t6 gwellt," Rev. H. Rees; dialogue, "Ai gwell yw priodi ai peidio ? Messrs. J. Davies and W. Howells; competition: bass solo, Fy ngariad ydyw hono." prize awarded to Mr. D. C. Morse; instrumental quartette, Mr. D. Evans and friends; solo, "Village Black- smith," Rev. H. Rees; competition: recita- tation, Beth sydd yn gwneuthur dyn yn ddyn," prize awarded to Mr. Walter Lewis; recitation and chorus, "Ebil Shon yGof" (encored), Masters John and James Howells; competition: tenor solo, e, Gwlad fy Mebyd," prize withheld; recitation, Shon Jones a'r Cloc," Mr. William Evans; solo, Pinacl Anrhydedd," Mr. D. C. Morse recitation, Y Widw fach lan," Mr. J. Wilkins (encored), and responded with "Methu helpu"; instru- mental quartette, Mr. D. Evans and friends; finale, God Save the Queen." Great credit is due to the secretary of the society, Mr. i William Evans. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL BAND OF HOPE. A cantata, entitled "A Bundle of Sticks," was performed at the New Infant School by tbe above Band of Hope choir. The school- room, which was prettily decorated, was packed. The members of the choir formed around a large Christmas Tree, thus making a very pretty picture. The respected pastor of Congregational Chapel, Rev. D. Evans, pre- fiided. The characters were taken by the following :—" Santa Claus," Mr. J. Williams "Aunt Eachel," Miss Mary Murphy, Miss Minnie Williams and Miss Mexom" Mabel," Miss Maggie Williams "Molly," Miss Selina Oram "Dick," Master Oliver Evans; Dot," Miss Streeter; violinist, Mr. Wm. Yorath Davies; accompanist, Miss Mexom. The children sang splendidly, the music was catchy" and bright, and the choruses went with a swing that pleased everyone. Miss Selina Oram, as Molly," took her part in true artiscic fashion. It was a most enjoyable concert, and Mr. P. Eynon, the capable conductor, is to be heartily congratulated on the success of his first effort in the district. He is a talented musician and, until lately, was the choirmaster and organist of Terrace- road Methodist Chapel, Swansea. The second part of the concert was given to the dialogue, Life Below Stairs," and the following took part:—" Mr. Plover (a batchelor of means), Mr. Arthur Jones; Mrs. Slow" (Mr. (Plover's housekeeper), Miss Dring; "Mr. Grabb (detective), Mr. Joe. Williams; U James" (footman), Mr. Charles Parker; Cook," Miss Minnie Williams; "Mary," "Kitty," "Bessie" (servants), Misses May and Gertie Murphy and Miss Nellie Eynon; Harry (the coachman). Mr. Sidney Jones "Buttons," Mr. Tom Williams. Miss Minnie Williams successfully took the part of the cook, and Mr. Joe. Williams made a splendid detective. Miss Dring, the housekeeper, also deserves a word of praise for her excellent acting. ° ZION EISTEDDFOD. The attuual Eisteddfod in connection with the Zion Sunday School was held on Saturday last at Zion Chapel. There was a crowded attendance. The pastor, Rev. J. H. Rees, presided. The adjudicators were: Music, recitations, &c., Mr. D. Williams, G.T.S.C., Waunwen, Swansea (the conductor of Alex- andra-road Presbyterian Chapel, Swansea); drawing, map Mr. D. J. Williams, draughts- man, Burry Port; sewing Mrs. Lloyd, Ach- ddu House, Burry Port. The following were the successful competitors: Solo for boys under 15, Yn curo, euro, O pwy yw," prize divided between E. T. Evans, Ashbnrnharu- place, Burry Port, and WilJie Roberts, New- street, Burry FOlt; recitation for children under 15, "Chwareu," Master J. Williams, Llanelly; solo for girls under 15, Miss Johanna Hughes, Llanelly; tenor solo, "Myfanwy," Mr. John Edwards, 14, George-street, Seaside, Llanelly for hemming the best handkerchief for children under 10, Miss Jennie Evans, Burry Port; soprano solo, Miss Catherine Davies, 2, Woodbrook-terrace, Burry Port; best map of Wales (1st), Pryce Edmunds, New-street; (2nd), W. J. Evans, New-street dialogue, "Yr laith," Messrs. J. Wilkins, Pencoed-road, Burry Port, and Wm. Thomas, Brynmelyn. Pembrey; bass solo, "Pinacl Anrhydedd," Mr. John Jones, Llanelly; best five minutes lecture on The best way for a young man to withstand temptation," Mr. R. S. Rogers, Pwll, Burry Port; for the best drawing of a cat upon a chair (1st), W. J. Evans, New-street; (2nd), Rees Llewelyn Rees, Trimsaran; duet (tenor and bass), Messrs. J. and W. Brazell, Pwll, Pembrey; recitation for adults," Beth sydd yn gwneuth- ur dyn yn ddyn ? Mr. R. S. Rogers, Pwll; chief choral priae, CCFilwyr lesu," Pwll choir (under the conductorship of Mr. Dl. Davies, Pwll,) won, although they were hard pressed by Mr. Lemuel John's party. Praise is due to the secretary, Mr. L. John, for the really ex- cellent manner he carried out the arrange- ments. CARMEL CHAPEL, PEMBREY. The quarterly meeting in connection with the Sunday School was held last Sunday. The sacred edifice was filled to overflowing. The pastor (the Rev. J. H. Rees) presided. The following programme was gone through :— Recitation, Iesu Anwyl," Miss Lizzie Lewis recitation, Nos olaf y FIwyddym," Miss L. Edwards recitation, Penderfyniad," Miss Margaret Jane Evans; recitation, "Galwad i bawb," Master David Ivor Rees; chorus, Yr Oen Difai," Mr. Joseph Lewis & friends; recitation, Gyda'r Hwyr," Miss C. Williams; recitation, Cymro Bach yn y Nef," Miss Sarah Lewis; children's chorus, Mae'r Iesu'n derbyn Plant," Mr. W. John, A.C., conductor recitation, Miss Mary H. Jones; chorus, Mr. John Wilkins and friends, A oes Cauu yn y Nefoedd"; recitation, Miss M. J. Evans; trio, Heddyw pe Cawn, Mr. Joseph Lewis and Miss M. A. J*nes and Eliz. Rees; recitation, Blwyddyn Newydd," Miss Annie Lawrence; quartette, Mr. Thomas & friends; recitation, Prcgethwr Anian," Master Willie Lloyd chorus by the children, MrJohn, A.C. conductor; recitation, Cymmoder chwi a Duw," Miss Hannah Jane Thomas; tduett, Mair Magdalen." Misses Annie Lewis and Mary A. Morris chorus, Mr. John Wilkins and friends dialogue, "Yr Ysgol Sablaothol," Messrs. David Davies, Garn, & M. J. Wilkins chorus Cartref y Cristion," Mr. Wilkins and friends. The meeting terminated by the pastor engaging in prayer. It was one of the best meetings held in Carmel, and great praise is due to the Sunday School Superintendent and the Secretary for providing such a rich treat. The singing, under the conductorship of Mr. W. John, A.C., was excellent. The pastor, Mr. Rees, proved a capable chairman, he said that he was delighted with both the singing and reciting. WEDDING. On Wednesday, at the new Tabernacle Chapel, the marriage took place of Mr. Fred Arthur, Swansea-road, Llanellv, to Miss Henrietta Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, lately of Morriston, but now of Burry Port. The bride, who was accompanied by her cousin, Miss S. A. Howells, and Miss May Arthur (sister of the bridegroom) as bridesmaids, looked very charming in her wedding dress. She was given away by her father. The best man was Mr. Jas. Llewellyn Thomas, brother of the bride. Mr. Fred. Arthur is the son of Mr. W. Arthur, butcher, Llanelly. The pastor of Tabernacle, Rev. W. E. Watkins, officiated, and was assisted by the registrar, Mr. D. L. Rees, Bwrry Port, who presented the bride with a beautiful bible, as it was the first wedding performed in the new chapel. The happy pair left, amidst a shower of rice, for their honeymoon. The wedding presents wers very numerous. LECTURE AT PEMBREY. On Saturday, Mr. Wm. Abraham, M.P. (Mabon), delivered a very interesting lecture on The British Parliament," at Bethel Chapel, Pembrey. There was a crowded attendance. Mr. A. A. Lewis, of the Ash- burnham Tin Works, who makes an ideal chairman, presided. "Mabon" also preached on the following Sunday to crowded con- gregations. FUNERAL. Miss Cordelia Aubrey, who succumbed after an operation at the Swansea Hospital, was taken to her last resting place last Saturday There was a very large attendance at the funeral, for Miss Aubrey was one of the most respected young ladies in Burry Post, and a most faithful member of the English Baptist Church. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.
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A curious story reaches South Wales as to tho devices of the American Tinplate Com- pany to kill off in infancy any further at- tempt to interfere with its monopoly. It is allege!, in short, that the company has roii- cluded an agreement with foundries devot>l b the manufacture of mill equipment to take all their output for a period of three years, th"J design being to frustrate any en- deavour made by tinplate firms unconnected with the trust to extend their works, and to extinguish the proposals now in the air for the establishment of other works outside the palo of the American Tinplate Company."— "Warehouseman and Draper."
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SKEWEN. lBY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] SEION CHAPEL. PRESENTATION TO MR. S. MORGAN. An entertainment was held in the above chapel on Tuesday. Mr. James Clement was chairman. The programme was as follows :—Songs by Miss Bessie Williams, Miss Sarah Evans, Miss M. R. Phillips, Messrs. Benjamin Tucker, Samuel Morgans and Fred Davies. Recitations by Master Edgar Phillips and Mr. Robert Williams. Duets by Miss M A. Stephens and Mr. W. A. Stephens and Messrs. S. Morgan and B. Tucker. A trio by Mr. Benjamin Davies and friends. Quartettes by Mr. B. Tucker and friends and Mr. S. W illiams and friends. Violin solos by Mr. W. Krieischer. A dialogue by Mr. David Williams and friends. Choruses were also rendeted by Mr. James Clement and friends, and by the Gorphaysfa Male Voice Party. During the interval Mr. James Clement presented to Mr. Samuel Morgan (conductor of the Gorphwysfa Male Voice Partj), on behalf of the Party, a framed black and white photograph of Mr. Morgans. Mr. Morgan is held in high esteem by toe members of the Party. ] he chairman made a few appropriate lines, a copy of which will bo found in the "ColofnyCymraeg" Column of this week's issue. A tea meeting was held at the Seion Chapel on Monday to welcome the ne w pastor (the Rev. G. R. Evans, late of Closygraig). Books and cards were also presented to the whole of be children who attended the Chapel and Sunday School. On Monday evening a tea au-l social meeting was held at the Infant Schools by the members of the Bible Christian Endeavour Society. On Tuesday the annual bazaar of tbe Horeb Baptist Chapel took place. Mr. Eiias opened it, and a good sum was realised for the Horeb Building Fund. The annual conversazione, held in connection with St. John's Church, took place on New year's Day. As usual tbs school was well filled, and all the folks thoroughly enjoyed ^them- selves. The proceeds were in aid of the Church funds. THE STORM. The shop window of Mr. Drfvid Lewis, New- roid. was blown in by the force of the wind, and the draperies, &c., soon found the r way to the street. AGED PEOPLE. Tbe aged members of the Church met st the National Schools on Friday and 8<tt down to tea. After tea each was presented with n silver coin by some of the kind frien s of the Church. The widows of the Tabernacle Chapel also received a. few shillings ea<*li Iroma fund which is kept for the purpose of relieving the poor. With those two examples, I should think that all the chapels of the neighbourhood should do all in their power to help the poor. TABERNACLE HALL. A most successful competitive meeting took place on Tuesday. Councillor William Howells presided over a large audience. The adjudicators were Mr. Thomas Stephens, A.C., and Mr. Benjamin J. Davies (Llew Bach). Mr. JaTies Davies rendered a solo. A dialogue entitled ■»* e Cow was heartily applauded, j* Hams and friends doing their parts CI I. competitions resulted as follows — v i oYi fererin Jeuangi from Caniedydd yr Yegol Sul," for boys or girls under 12, winners, 1, Wm. David Thomis 2, Thomas A. Thomas 3, ic ?e7 Thomas. Recitation for children under 15, Miss Sophia Thoaias soprano solo Llythyr fry mam," Miss Mary Jane Davies for the best essay on "Brotherly love," Mr. Thomas Willnms readi gatune at the time, Mr. Thomas J. Lloyd; bass solo, "Gwlad yr hea Geninen Werdcl," Mr. Samuel Jones; speech of four minutes duration on Strong drink," Mr. Wm. Davies; duet, "Y dan forwr," Messrs. B. W. an Dalies; composition of 16 lines on -Christmas Day," "Simeon," Mr. Francis Jones love letter, prize divided between Messrs. Samuel Jones and William Davies for the best rendering of Fel y brifa yr hydd two parties conpeted. and the prize was awarded to the Beginners," under the conductorship of Mr. Benjamin W. Davies. Between the compe- titions several selections were given on the Gramophone" by Mr. D. Wm. Thomas, of Mooretown. The proceeds were in aid of the chapel funds. ACCIDENT. On Wednesday Mr. Alfred Thomas, of New' road. met with rather a serious accident at the Cardonnel Tinplate Works. He was cutting tinplates when his right hand went under shear. The four fingers were cut off. FATAL FALL. During the storm on Friday morning last afttal accident occurr-ed at the Siding. A young man named Rees Pee-, working with Mr. Lance Griffiths, blacksmith, went up to the top of the shed to replace some of t )e covering wiach had been blown off. He fell on his head on some paving stones. Medical a-sistance soon ai rive d, but the unfortunate young fellow died within a ¡ quarter of an hoar. He was rincon-cious ail the time. An inquest was held on Saturday by Mr. Howel Cuthbertson, County Coroner, when a verdict of "Accidental death" was elurned. The remains were buried at the Ebenezer Chapel, LSansamlet, on Tuesday afternoon. CYFLWYNIAD O'l DDARLUN I MR. S. j MORGAN, SKEWEN. i. Mae genyf orchwyl wrth fy modd, A phleser ydyw canu, Anrhydedd yw cael estyn rhodd 1 gyfaill sy'n ei baeddn: Nid sebon ineddal ydyw hon, Ond cynyrch gwir anwyldeb, Cyfiwynir hi a cbalon lon- A gwyneb Ilawn sirioldeb. H. Myn Gruffydd Owen dd'weyd fod hwn- Yn llawer gwell na'r gwreiddiol, Wrth syHu arno'n wir nis gwn Nad ydyw'n fwy barddonol; Os dygwydd Morgan eto lyn'd Am holidays i rywle, Fe fydd gan Mrs. Morgan ffrynd I'w lloni yn ei chartre'. III. John Davies dd'wed fod hwn heb ffael Yn berffaith bron, fel natur, A d'wed y dylai "Chapman" gael Dau fedal am ei wneuthur Mae'n gampwaitb celf, ond gwn am lun A'i gesyd yn y cysgod, Y darlun dyna ef ei hun Yu mynwes ei gydnabod. IV. Mae purdeb hwnw'n gwneyd i ni Ei garu yn angherddol, Nis gallwn beidio gosod bri Ar weithiwr mor rhagorol; Mae yn ei nef yn ngbauol gwaith, Ar lwvbrau can a rhinwedd, Daw'r Martyrs eto ar ei daith I'w wi&go ag anrhydedd. V. Pob llwvdd i chwi a'ch teulu, frawd, Hyd derfyn gyrfa bywyd, Na ddoed i'ch blino ar ei rhawd, Un awel oer anhyfryd; Y nefoedd weno ar eich ty, A'i Ilanwo a bendithion, A'ch diwedd fyddo esgyn fry I wlad y gynau gwynion. Sciwen. JAMES CLEMENT. Y darlun.
WINTER HOLLY.
WINTER HOLLY. 0 wasted bank, 0 dark, holly trees Ye whom I loved in seasons long gone by. Loved as a child may love-not asking why Loved, ere I knew that chilly blows the breeze At sunset, or that unstirred waters freeze. How ignorant, how happy then was I. Ye too have suffered your mid-winter snow, Your roots are naked to the biting air. Are these the berried boughs I used to know? Is this the burnished green you used to wear ? Perhaps it is, but then it showed more fair, Or else my gladder eyes did malve it so. -Temple Bar. ALICE LAW.
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This has not been a war of near things," but a Colonial trooper describes riding near Kimberley, where, while rising to the trot, a bullet actually passed between his body and the saddle without touching him. Con- versely, a man in the Inniskillings, it is just stated, kicked up his heels for ioy at Pieter'b Hill, and exposed his ankle, which was im- mediately porforjted by a bullet. The Bible which us Tally stops a shot over a. vital place has been in this war replaced by a pack of cards-with reversed moral. Of course, it is etiquette in the surgical piofession to jll- form the patient in all cases that the six- teenth of an inch further would have been fatal, and an old soldier testifies that the most extraordinary thing in battle was the bullets that missed him. The "near thing?" of the past year have bean the Mauser wounds, perforating a n an completely- from the mouth through the neck, from shoulder to hip, and so on—without killing him. Lieutenant Evans (at the same Pieter's Hill aforesaid) was lying under fire for two day;, shot in twenty-six places, has since been put together again, and is now on fcia way back to the front There is a good story going the rounds at the present moment which bears repeating, illustrating as it docs the disadvantage un- der which an. ordinary Imperial Briton ex- ists when boasting of the might of the British Empire to a free and independent citizen of the United State?. Sir," said the Briton to his Yankee companion, "ere ycu aware that the sun never r?ts on the British Em- pire ?" Why, yes," returned the Yankee calmly, I guess that's so. I guess the AI- mighty wouldn't trust you in the dark."