The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE WAR. THVRSDAY. Anxious to learn something of tlie dis- position of British forces in the West, the Crown Prince Rupprecht continues his policy of sending out night raiding parties. One of these attacks took place on Tues- day evening near Mericourt (south-east of Lens}, but so far front returning! with prisoiierc,-tho object of the raid-the dnemy failed even to reach our trenches. A similar result attended a German thrust in the neighbourhood of Oppy, cast of the Yimv Riders. There is great activity be- hind the German lines, and the comman- ders are grappling with the problems of a shortage of officers and a deficient air ser- rice. Further evidence is afforded of the divergence between the quixotic oulook or the Russian leaders and tihe predatory Teiws of the Wilhelmst-rasse. Lenin's en- voys have left Brest Litovsk on learning that it was not the intention of the Ger- mans to evacuate Riga and Libau. Some plain speaking was also addressed to the Berlin emissaries now in Petrograd for the purpose of economic plunder. They were told that to keep three hundred Ger- man Independent Socialists in prison ^vas hardly the way in which to encourage Rus- sian pasifimi In his reply to Mr. Lloyd George's New Year message, Signor Or- lando, the Italian Premier, expresses the "ratit'ude of his nation for the help ren- dered bv Gnoat Britain. The pitracy re- turns again g-i\e cause for concern, eigh- teen large vessels having been eunk, as against eleven in the previous week. FRIDAY. The breach between Russia and Germany is widening. Berlin's bad faith over the proposal to allow Poland, Litjhuania, and Courland to determine their own destiny has incensed the Bolsheviks. In a speech to the Central Committee of the Soviets \I Trotzky pointed out that unless the Welhe!mstrasse adopted a more reasonable attitude it would be necessary courage- ously to defend the Russian Revolution. Following the fpeech. a joint meeting was held of the Central Executive Committee of the Soviets, the Workmen's, Soldiers' and Peasants' Delegates, the Petrograd Soviet, and the Congress of the Whole Army. A (strong resolution was adopted, in which German efforts to wtultify Rus- sia's idea of 'a just peace" were <*e" nounced, and a declaration was made that "the Russian Revolution remairicd faithful to the policy of internationalism." The peoples of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria were urged to support the Russian oeace ideals, and the resolution added: '• All the peoples of Europe look to you, exhausted and bled by a war such as tlhere has never been before. You will not per- -mit the German and Austrian Imperialists to make war agairtet Revolutionary Russia, for the subjection of Poland, Lithuania, Courland, and Armenia." Raiding tactics are still being adopted by the Germans on xhe Western front, according to Sir Douglas Ha isri's reports Enemy parties were re- pulsed on Wednesday night south of La Bassee, leaving a few prisoners behind them whilst an attempt east of Epchy yes- terday morning was checked by machine- gun fire. General Plumer, commanding the British forces in Italy, reports that one of his battalions made a raid on New Year's Day across the Piave, capturing", prisoners and inflicting considerable damage. SATURDAY. Winter holds the Western fronc in its grip. Our line has been slightly advanced near Lens, but for the moment taheiv is a cessation of important operations. Be- hind the German front, however, there is considerable activity of a kind associated with preparation for a big offensive. In t speech addressed to Bavarian troops the Kaiser declared his intention of taking Calais. The Russo-Gcrman controversy continues to hold the centre of the stage in the present phase of the war. Trotzky and his associates, having been met by Ger- man reservations on the subject of Cour- land, Lithuania, and Poland, are now adop- ting a lofty tone with Berlin The Wil- lielmstrasse in its turn is taking the Main Committee of the Reichstag into its confi- dence. At a meeting on Thursday Baron von dem Buesche, German Under Secre- tary for Foreign Affairs, detailed tjhe pro- ceedings at Brest L'iitovsfv, which he thought, had been given unnecessary pub- licity by Petrograd Between now ane. Tuesday, when the negotiations are to be resumed, tihe Central Empires will have de- cided how far-on paper—'they will metfct the Leninist condition of no annexation. There are two explanations of the strange drama now being enacted on the Eastern front. One is that the Bolsheviks are endeavouring to secure a democratic peace for Russia. Or, the other hand there is the danger that the whole business is heing artfully stage-managed on both sides, with the object of luring the Allies into peace talk. MOKDAY. A momentous statement, for* which the Russian situation is probably largely res- ponsible, has been made by Mr. Lloyd George on the subject of British war aims. In the forefront is placed tho restitution of -Belgium, whose losses must be fully made good by the Central Empires. Ser- bia, Montenegro, and Roumania must similarly be restored and secured against a repetition of the wanton aggression of which they have been the victims. On the crucial question of Alsace Mr Lloyd George declares that England will stand by France in the demand for a "reconsideration of the treat wrong of 1871.' The word "re- consideration is open to various interpre- tations, but it probably envisages a plebis- cite for Alsace-Lorraine. Russia is warned of thei danger of entering into delations with Germany, which can only result in the loss of her northern provinces. An inde- pendent Poland is declared to be an urgent necessity for the stability of Western Europe. Other ideals of Great Britain in the war are the satisfaction of the irreden- tist. claims of Italy and Roumania, and real sel'f-goMernment fat Hungarian, nationali- ties. There is no desire to dismember Aus- tria-Hungary, or to overthrow Germany, but the adoption of a democratic Constitu- tion in the latter would facilitate peace. (Turkey is askied to assent to the recogni- tion of the separate national conditions ot Arabia, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine, and the neutralisation of the Straits. As to Germany's colonies, Eng- land desires that these shall be placed under administration acceptable to themselves, which shall "prevent their exploitation by European capitalists or Governments. Finally, there is insistence on the need for international machinery to prevent future wars. Mr. Lloyd George's statement comes at an opportune moment in Russian affairs. According to messages to the Stockholm "Dagens Nyheter," the rupture of the negotiations with Germany has aroused the Bolsheviks to the necessity of defending Russia by force of arms. -On the departure of Sir Cecil Spring Rice from the Wash- ington Embassy, Lord Reading will take his place with the title of High Commis- sioner. :> TUESDAY. The Entente peace formula as defined in Mr. Lloyd George's speech h's rcM hod Germany, and is already the s lbjeci of Press comment. So far this com ,lIP It is of a truculent nature. The statement is re- garded as a sign of England's weak- ness," and the answer, accorlvig to the Lofcaknaeiger," must be given 'by the sword and the submarine. Germanv mtlfJ.lI- wnile has an internal difficiity to deal with —the result of double dealing at Brest Litovsk. Russia having taken alarm c-cr Berlin's evasion's with regard to the" o annexation" formula, Von Kuhlmann, the unhappy Foreign Secretary, lS being vio- lently attacked. Militarists blame Un. for having betrayed their -interests, an i tt 0 Socialists are indiginant aver the to whittle down the Reichstag Peace Re- solution of July 19. Official confirmation is given of the "Morning Post Washing- ton Correspondent's announcement /ter- day that the Earl of Reading is to he the British High Commissioner in th?^ Unite.' States. Lord Reading es lEgll Ci • mis- sioner and Special Amba's'lor i.ill have full authority over British War Missions tent to America. I WEDNESDAY. Addressing both Houses oi Congress yesterday President VVjJson tie' oted the ,opening passages of h is jnosa.e to thei Geirman situation. In the 1),ri.-i portion of the massage which had if ached as on going to ( ress Wilson expr-FJC the view that the situation was n.v dominated by the military leaders, -lisir mined to kenp what tiny got. J i.-a (ascendency of sin in Germany is aLio evidenced bv the ton" of the Press comments on the) Ki t :nto'.> pe>a,ce> offer In a New Year message to the Japanese Emperor King C-eorge asks his Im;.r»,l Maiesty to accept the rmiK of a British Fipld Marshal. T-e Kirperor Yoshiluto h acceptf-d this honour, and t us con- ferred a Field'-M- 011 iiis Majesty Whilst irost his pi.t a stop to military operations 11 » Ufger s-ile, the l'ench repor t.a, Jdscm* eiplmt in the WoeN re. The i < trendies vert- at- tacked along ,'¡t:. :e':J of iie;trlv ii:i!c, the defences and lt9-rs %,eri- wrecked, and 150 prisoners were t>ruiiL-')t bm-k 111 a despatch dated Oocenter 25 Field Mar- shal Sir Douglas liaig re-le-- ttie I r;tisli -.pe rations on the ^Vesurn IrrlIt f-on; t'-e capture of the Vimy Ridge in April last to the •conclusion «. £ the F:J(1i ier$if ci «ive in No\ ember.

War Jotting's. CARMARTHEN. Second-Lieutenant A. Geraint J. Owen, Welsh Regiment, son of the Bishop of St. David's, has been awarded the Military Cross. As reported in last week's Jour- nal," he was wounded recently, but remains on duty. His brother, See ut. Illtyd D. Owen, R.W.F., has also been wounded. His other brother, Lieutenant J. Peredur Owen, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, won the M.C. at the battle of Loos. The hon. sec. of the Mayor's Prisoners of War Relief Fund have received the following from Pte. Chas. Will-bourne, in Germany :— Dear Sir,—I am in receipt of your welcome parcels regularly, and can assure you they are very much appreciated. The weather has turned awfully cold here, it is snowing pretty hard to-day. Please thank my donors; it is grand for you people to in- terest yourselves in us here. We are very grateful to you all.—Yours sincerely, Charles Willbourne. Pte. D E. Evans, Warwickshires, son of Mrs. Evans, 34, Bridge-street, is in hospi- tal in Keiglilev, Yorkshire, suffering' from trench fever sustained in France. We are pleased to state that Lieut. L. R. Thomas, Kind's Royal Rifle Corps, elder son of the Rev. D. J. Thomas and of Mrs. Thomas, 13, Richmond-terrace, who, as reported last week, was seriously wounded 111 France, is making good progress. He is still in hospital in France, and has sent sofveral cheerful letters to his parents. He was wounded on the night of Dec, 22nd as he was leading his men into the trenches, when a shell burst which killed some men and seriously wounded him. He had been in temporary command of his company for the past three months. Gunner James Jones, R.G.A., Mill-street, arrived home on leave from the Western Front on Sunday. He has been fighting since the early stages of the war, and has remained unscathed so, far, although ho has been through all the heavy fighting. He was formerly employed at the Electric Light Comnany.. LLANNON. The Rev. J. Davies, curate of St. Anne's Church, Cross Hands, has accepted a chap- laincy with the forces, and will shortly leave to take up his duties. Pte. John Calan Thomas, Ynvs, Cross Hands, died from wounds received in action in the Holy Land on December 13. He would attain his 23rd birthday on January 1st. He was amongst the first to volunteer o.s 11 from Cross Hands, joining in November, 1914. He saw active service iu the Darda- nelles, where he was wounded in the foot. Before enlisting he was employed at tho New Cross Hands Collieries. PONTARDULAIS. On Sunday evening there was a crowded 10 congregation at Goppa-C.M. Chapel, PoiLt- ardulais, where a memorial service was hefa in honour of local fallen heroes. Appro- priate hymns and two anthems were be-iuti- fully rendered by the choir, under the baton of Mr. Noah Davies, A.C., J a men street, while Mr. J. W. Thomas, James- street, presided at the organ. The pulpit was occupied by the Rev. Lemuel Jones, pastor. At the close the Lord's Prayer and Grace were recited by the congregation. At a whist drive in aid of discharged sol- diers and sailors held at the Drill Hall, the prize-winner., were Mr. Ben Evans (gents';), M]iss Gladys H. Davies, King's Hotel (ladies). Booby prizes, Mr. B. Phillips, Am- manford, and Miss Anita Jones, Cardiff House. Dancing followed, Mr. James Myr- ddin Williams acting as M.C. During an interval the following soldiers were presen- ted with Treasury Notes by Mrs. D. Edgar Thomas, Aberdare House:—Sidney Godsell, A. Marker, Eddie Davies, Edward R. Lewis, W. Williams, and Joe Nevin. Mr. and Mrs. D. Harrop-Griiffths, "Bron- deg," Pontardulais, have received official information that their younger son Joseph, second engineer on a Government transport, was killed by enemy action on December 24th. He was assisting his captain into an open boat when a second torpedo struck the transport and boat. He was 23 years of age, and had been shipwreoked before, when he was in an open boat for 48 hours in the Mediterranean. Hope Choir (Pontardulais) entertained soldiers and sailors home on leave. number- ing over twenty, to a "social." After toa cigarettes were freely distributed. A musi- cal programme was contributed to by Miss Katie Evans, Manordeilo; Messrs. W. T. Rees (Eos Gwili). Rhys Thomas (Erir Gwein- ydd), J. Evans, etc. Mr. Isaac L. Davies, schoolmaster, presided. Pte. Robert John Evans, Devon Regi- ment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Evaais, "Pentwyn," Waungron, Pontardu- lais. is officially reported missing, believed to be a prisoner of war in Germany." He enlisted in September, 1914, from the Graig. ola Merthyr Colliery, Pontardulai«. Gunner Joseph Rees, Pontardulais, has been granted a commission in the R.N.A.S. for meritorious service. Lieut. Rees, who has been twice decorated by the French Government, enlisted at Calcutta, where he wats in charge of a large engineering con- tract. SYNOD INN. A concert was given to Pte. Tom Davies, M.G.C., of Postcafn, on Wednesday night the 2nd inst., before he left on Thursday for the front again. Pte. D. Ll. Jenkins, S.W.B.. Transport Section, of Gellifach, paid a visit home from the front, where he has been for 3* years and where he has spent his fourth Christmas. A concert was given to him on Friday, the 4th inst, CILRHEDYN. The many friends of Pte. B. Davies, Royal Engineers. Gorse. Cilrhedyn, were glad to see him home on leave after being in France for the past 14 months. He was m the battle of Ypres and came through unscathed. He is the youngest son of Mrs. I Daviee, Goree, and is a brother of Pte. Johnny Davies. Royal Engineers, who is also in France. FERRYSTDE. Since the last report presentations have been made to Sapper Thomas John R.E., son of Mr. Levi John, The Pale, of a signet ring; to Pte. Douglas Bright, son of Mr. A. E. Bright, Mariner's Hotel, of a wristlet watch: to Seaman William Evans, R.X.V.R.. of Eva-terrace, of a wristlet watch. On Saturday evening, the 5th inst., the recipients of wrist watches were Leading Seaman Gunner Fred. Jenkins, R.N.S., son of Mr. and Mre. John Jenkins, and Ptc. W. G. Jenkins, Royal Scots, ton of Mrs. H. Jenkins, Plasydderwen. Sergtt W. G. Edwards, who was recently home on leave. has been promoted Quarter- master-sergeant-major of his company. The Reception Committee telegraphed their congratulations to Lieut.-Col. R. A. Xevill on winning the D.S.O. ABERAYRON. Semnd-liput. Ossie Jones came home Mter being many months oonfined to a lOspitalat Cardiff. Sec.lieut. Jones. who suffered' from shell shock and also having been gassed, is now, we are glad to find", on the way to a complete eeporery. CILRHEDYN. A rousing reception was given at Capel Evan Schoolroom, Cilrhedyn, on Thursday Evan Schoolroom, Cilrhedyn, on Thursday evening of last week to one of our gallant heroes, Private B. Davies, of the Royal Engineers, son of Mrs. Davies, Gorse Farm, Cilrhedyn, who has been in France -for the past 14 months and is looking remarkably well. The president in the absence of Rev. J. H. Jenkins, rector, was Mr. T. Davies. J.P., Gilwaunydd-Fawr. The programme was contributed to by the following:—Mas- ter D. T. Jones, Clynpurfaith; Miss Elonvvy Davies, Ardwyn; Miss Sallie Jones, Gwyn- fryn; Mr. J. Morgans, Dreifa Mills; Mr. 'I Theo T. Jones, Blaenbowy; Mr. J. Baker Jones, Llainffald, and Mr. Tom Davies (Eos Hedyn), Gorseinon. Messrs. J. Harries Bowen, Miss Florence Mabel Evans, Groes- ffordd, and Miss Emily Evans, Post Office, Capel Evan; Master Percy Jenkins, Ffvnon- fran; Mr. Samuel Jones tAp Iwan), Pen.fai. The accompanists were Miss Maggie Davies, A.L.C.M., Llwyncelyn, Capel Evan, and Mr. J. Morgans, Hendy. The schoolroom was prettily decorated with flags, etc., by the following ladies:—Miss Ann Evans, Groes- ffordd; Misd Mary Davies, Gorse, and Mrs. Ann Evans, Quarre Shop. At the conclu- sion. Mr. Evans, schoolmaster, handed over to Private Davies the sum 0; ."J 3s. 3d. who thanked the committee for their donation. BLAENCOED. A very successful concert was held on Thursday, Dec. 27th, 1017, in honour of Driver D. J. Griffiths, Brynceiich, and Pte. Gwilym Bowen, Meddygan, who were on leave from France. They both h oked veil and cheerful. A full audience gathcroi to welcome the two heroes and a g, od 6uiii of money secured, and the committee citcided to present all the boys from the above con- gregation with E2 10s. each on their return. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Lewis, Pleasant View, and Mr. Phillips, C.C., Gil- fatoh, acted as conductor. Very interesting speeches were .delivered by the chairman. Mr. Iwan Davies, Bryn Ivvan; Mr. Davies, Hafod-, and the Rev. J. Lewis, minister. The duties of secretary were ably carried cut by Mr. Jones, Council School, and Mr. -Jones, Jtienrfyrdd, was treasurer. LLANFYNYDD. Official news has been received of the death of Corpl. J. J. Thomas, Welsh Regi- ment, who was killed in action on Dec. 18 in Palestine. He belonged to the Pembroke- shire Yeomanry, and was called up when the war broke out. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, Troedyrhiw, Llanfynydd. The sad news has evoked general sympathy in the parish with his re- spected parents and family in their sorrow- ful bereavement. This is the fourth Llain- fynydd man to make the supreme sacrifice for King and country; the other three being Thomas Williams, Clawddowen School House; Henry Jones, Nantgwilw, and Sil- l, vaiius-Ifavies, Brynyreglwys. M AES YCRUGIAU. I A memorial service was held last Sunday week at Capel Nonni to the late Private Daniel Evans, W.R., Ffynon-newydd, Llan- llwni, who was killed in France by a sniper's bullet within a month of his departure from his native hearth. The Rev. Glyn Edwards i Gwrtnewydd, preached an impressive sermon, and there was a large 'congregation. Specially selected hymns were sung. Mr. Tom Joshua, organist, played the Dead March" and many were moved to tears. Private Daniel Rees, Pantecawen, Llan- llwni, has been admitted to hospital in Meso- potamia. Under the avuspicee of the Llanllwni War Society a successful reception was ccorded Private D. H. Harries, Dolgorse, and Pri- vate Tom Williams, Gelly, on Christmas Eve. The schoolroom was packed. From a brand new stage presented to the school by Mr. Harris, Cwmaer, Mr. Jones, Perthyberllan, presided. A lengthy pro- gramme was gone through, and cpeeches were delivered. A collection realised nearly £10, the difference being made good by the committee, who presented the stalwarts with a- fiver each. The church and Capel Nonni' also presented them with os. each. The "gallants," both of whom have suffered through the crisis, thanked the audience for their kindness, when followed a rousing chorus of "They are jolly good fellows." Later a whip round was made for Ser- geant Hughes. Plasnewydd; Corporal Ed- wards, New Inn, and Private J. J. Jones, Cornel, and each received a nice little Christ- mas box. LLANWINIO. Among local soldiers who have been home lately on leave are the following:—Pte. Job Davies, Moriah; Pte. Daniel Evans, Cwm- felin Monach; Pte. C. Parry, Garregwen; Pte. John Phillips, Yetgoch, formerly of Pantery; Pte. Johnnie Phillips, Blaencelli, with the exception of Pte. C. Parry, all of thom had been in France. Sergt. E. Jones, Cilgrymanfawr, is still in Mesopotamia; and Pte. T. Davies, Caeruchedydd, is in Pales- tine. In the last letter received .from Pte. Josuah Phillips, Cwmfelin-Monach, son of Mr. John Phillips, Yetgoch. he stated that he intended having his Christmas dinner at Jerusalem.—Lance-Corporal W. Phillips, Paintteg, has recently been awarded the Bronze Star, which carries with it a J615 bounty. He is now one out of the few who have commenced their fourth year of active service in France. LLANDOVERY. At the Mvddfai Schoolroom on Thursday evening in last week, Private James Pry- therch, son of Mr. Prytherch, Nantllan, was presented with a cheque for £ 12 by the in- habitants of Mvddfai parish in recognition of his services in France for over a year. The Rev. D. Richards presided, and speeches were made by the Chairman, the Rev. D. J. Evans (vicar), Mr. T. Jones, Llwynmere- dith Mr. James Price, Glantowy, and Mr. T. Thomas, schoolmaster. Solos and recita- tions were contributed by several friends, whilst verses appropriate to the occasion were composed by Mrs. Thomas, Penrhiw- ydw, and Mr. Jack Griffiths, Goleugoed. PENCADER. Lieut. Evander Evans, Royal Welsh Fusi- liers, younger son of the Rev. J. C. Evans, Congregational minister, Hoddeston, Herts, and gramdson of the late Rev. Thos. Davies, D.D., Siloh, Llanelly, and of the late Evan Evans, Gwarcded, Pencader, was recently awarded the Military Cross and was decora- ted by King George at the investiture held at Buckingham Palace on the 19th Decem-. ber. The ground for the award in the official record is stated to be For conspicuous gal- lantry and devotion to duty. When in com- mand of a patrol he encountered a much stronger hostile party which attempted to ambush and surround him. He at once at- tacked and inflicted severe loss on the enemy. He handled his patrol with great ability and coolness throughout, getting a very fine example of courage and resource." WHITEMILL. On Saturday evening, the 3th inst.. a con- cert was held at Whitemill School to wel- come home one of the old pupils, Sergeant John Edwardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, 12, Whitemill. Sergt. Edwards has done some months brilliant work in France, and has been recommended for a commission by his officers. After a. varied programme had been gone through by tlie scholars and friends, a collection was made, when thenfum of JB4 3s. was realized. Sergt. Edwards was then presented' by May Isaac with half the sum; the remainder is to be given to Private Dd. W. Evans, Glantowy Crossing, another old pupil, who is at pre- sent in hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. The duties of chairman were ably carried out by Mr. T. James, Baileyglas. school manager. Aftes Sergt. Edwards had thanked all for their kindness and good wishes, a vote of thanks to the chairman and all who had taken part was proposed by Mr. Davies. Whitemill Farm, and seconded by Mr. Isaac, White Lion. The concert was brought to a close by the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "God Save the King. NEW QUAY. r Pte. Carsey Evans, Bridgend House, was home on a short furlough this week. Intimation has been received that Lieut. T. Tudlo Lloyd, Rose Hill, has been wounded in the recent fighting in Palestine. Mr. Jack SiHranus Evans, fourth son of Mrs. Evans, Polruan, was on board the s.s. Zone, which was torpedoed last week. He 19 now home looking well and hearty.

N'D A EE T Rl AL X F THE- START the New Year well with a box of Zam-Buk in your Medi- cine Chest. This magic herbal healer is the one safe and ever ready skin remedy that makes for the immediate alleviation of pain and burning skin irritation. It destroys skin disease at the roots without damaging the delicate flesh tissues. It gives instant a protection against germ-infection and blood-poison, and promotes a the quick and painless growth of new, healthy skin. BB Alike for healing Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. as well as for permanently curing Itching Eczema, Ringworm, Ulcers, Bad Legs, Poisoned Wounds, and Piles, Zam-Buk's superiority over all other healing preparations is so remarkable that the proprietors have every con- fidence in offering a free trial box to anyone who sends them the Coupon below. this Coupon and send it, along with a penny A11* flI IT stamp (for return postage), to the Zam-Buk Bill I llll I Laboratories, Leeds, for a free sample box. Carmarthen Journal," 11/1/18. ( r">

NANTGAREDIG. A successful eisteddfod was held at Nant- garedig (C.M.) on Dec. 26th, 1917, under the presidency of Mr. T. Jones, Llwyn- oelyn. Conductor, Mr. H. Jones-Davies, J.P., Glyneiddan; adjudicators—music, Mr. T. J. Morgans, Tumble: literature, &c., Mr. Gomer Henry, Llandilo; accompanist, Mr. T. James, Cross Hands; treasurer, Mr. Titus Richards Tv'rdidog; secretary, Mr. H. Williams, Rwyth; chairman of commit- tee, Mr. J. M. Davies, Werndrefi. Awards: —Solo for those under 12 years of age: 1, Vera Price, Station House, and Enid Polant, Porthyrhyd; 2, David Jones, Bar- iwns; 3, Maudi James, Cothi Bridge. Reci- tation, under 12: 1, Nan Evans, Podhyfryd 2. Maude James, Cothi Bridge; 3, R. A. Thomas, Tynewydd, and Ray Jones, Bar- iwns.. Solo for girls under 16: 1', Vera Pierce,, Station House, and Enid Polant, Porthyrhyd. Solo for boys under 16: 1, Evan Evans, Cross Hands; 2, M. H. W il- liams, Castle Hotel, Carmarthen. Transla- tion: 1, Nellie Jones, Llwyncelyn. Unison for four, under 16: 1, Vera Pierce, Station House, and friends. Poetry: J. Jones, Cross Hands. Solo (confined for those that had not won 5s. prize): 1, Evan Evans, Cross Hands. Soprano solo: Mary Davies, Mount Pleasant. Duett: M. H. -Williams, Cross Hands, and Dunvant Davies, Peny- groes. Contralto solo: Nellie Lewis, Rock Porthyrhyd. Open recitation: S. Roberts, Cwmgigfran. Tenor solo: Bryn Jones, Car- marthen. Champion solo: Dunvant Davies, Penygroes. Impromptu speech: T. Alban Davies, Carmarthen. Mixed party: Nant- garedig and District {conductor, T. Thomas, Westfa).

MANORDILO. A very sucoe^;lul eisteidfod was he d it the Council School on Chrhtm-is the auspices of the Cwmifor Baptist Chapel. The conductor was the pastor, the Rev. W. J. Williams. Mayrose Hill, while the adju- dicator, both music and piiscellaneous was Mr. J. H. Rees, C.M., County School, Llandilo. The accompanist was Mr. J. Beynon, B.Sc., Ffairfach, and Mr. Dl. Davies, Cwmifor Farm, was the secretary The successful competitors were:—Solo for children under 8: 1, Olwen Evaus, Ffair- fach; 2, Nanso Lewis, Salem. Recitation. under 8: 1, Willie Jones, Manordilo; 2. Dilys Thomas, Manordilo. Solo. under 12: 1, Olwon Evans 2, M. Jane Jones, Manor- dilo. Recitation, under 12: 1 Beattie Bey- non, Ffairfach; 2, Willie Jones, Manordilo. Solo for children under 15: 1, May Lewis, Salem; 2, Jennie Lewis, .salem. Recitation: 1, Brynmor Thomas, Manordilo; 2. May Lewis. Salem. Solo 'for those over 40: 1- Mr. Joseph Williams. Ffairfach. Soprwn solo: Miss Eliz. Howolls, Llandilo. Bari- tone solo: Mr, Hughes, Salem. -Open reci- tation Miss E. Davies, Manordilo. Open solo: Mr. D. Lewis (Llew Cib)

A calf takes five quarts of milk per day, said Mr. Richard Strntton, The Duffrjn, to the Monmouthshire Chamber of Agricul- ture, and a baby consumes one pint per day. We must not kill the calves, accord- I ins to Orders, ?o the question becomes one calf v. ten babies

AGAIN POSTPONED UNTIL Monday Next, at 9 a.m. AN^NBMKBBB8S6BAI IMPORTANT TO LADIES. b. 'TlC. STYLE & MANTLE, 16-17, CASTLE-ST., SWANSEA, BEG to announce that owing to great JJ pressure of business in London, our Principal has been unable to proceed to Swansea to mark down the whole of our Stock of this Season's Model Coats, Wraps Costumes, and Furs in time for the adver- tised opening of the Sale, Friday, January 4th. We, therefore, respectfully call atten- tion to the fact that the SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED for one week, and will posi- tively commence next MONDAY, JANUARY 14th. -.¡;;s Swansea's Greatest Winter Sale I |||M|| | (L56S—4:1

LLANSAWEL. It is with much sorrow and grief we have to record the very sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Caxton Davies, 67, Shirley- road, Cardiff, who passed away at her resi- dence late Christmas night at the ear;y pge of 46 years. Mrs. Davies had not be* n veiy well of late, but no one thought ihe end was so near. She had spent a quiet, hi.ppy Christmas in the midst of her dear fai- ilv, to whom she was greatly devoted, until late in the evening, when hemorrhage se; in, I from the effects of which she soon expired. How true the saying in the midst of life we are in death" According to her v.ieh, her mortal remains were buried at Llan- sawel, on Saturday, where she had spent most of her virtuous, godly, Christian life, and where she was held in great esteem by all the villagers and all the residents in the II neighbouring districts. After a short ser- vice in the house, conducted by tlie icar of the Welsh Cliuroh, Cardiff (the Rev. Twynog Davies), the cortege left by motor- cars, arriving at Llansawel about 1.30 p m. The mourners were Mr. Caxton Davies (husband), Masters Ronald and Godfrey Davies (sons), the Rev. Aldred Williams, vicar of Golden Grove (brother); the Rev. T. A. Williams, vicar of Maentwrog, and Mrs. Williams (brother and sister-in-law); the Rev. and Mrs. Williams, Cilfynydd I' (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. W. Davies, Lampeter (brother-in-law); Mrs. Davies (mother-in-law;); Dr. and Mrs. Thomas, lTlanybyther (cousins); the Misses Davies, Llandilo (cousins); Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones, Fac.tery (uncle and aunt); Mrs. Jones, London House, Ammanford iaiiiit); Mr. E. T. Gritfiths, Glanyranell; Mr. and -Vlu'Sv Eviin Jo?es, Church-terrace; Mr. John Davies, Lampeter; Miss Nellie Jones, Factory; Miss Ray Davies, Llanybyther (cousins). A large concourse. of people from far and near met the cortege on its arrival outside the village, and wended their way slowly to the churchy where a service was held. The officiating clergy were the Revs. Griffith Jones (Caio), D. Jones (St. David'si) E. Jenkins (Cilycwmj, Davies (Abergorlecn), and Edwards (Llan- sawel), also Twynog Davies (Cardiff), who addressed the large gathering from the chancel steps.. In the course of his brief address he referred most pathetically to the excellent qualities of the deceased, and said that she had endeared herself to all who. had come in contact with her during the eight years she had resided in the city of Cardiff. She was of a cheerful, lovable disposition, and greatly attached to the Welsh Church (Eglwys Dewi Sant), where she had been a fatthful communicant and an earnest Church worker. The officiating clergy at the grave- side were the Vicar of Cilycwm, the Vicar pf Dewi Sant, Cardiff, and the Vioar of Caio. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following :-Da.ddy, Ronald and God- frey brothers and sisters; Old friends and new, Adgof uwch anghof": Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pritchard, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Davies, Merthyr; Mrs. A. Ed- wards, Cardiff; Mrs. T. R. John and Phyllis, Cardiff: Mr. and Mrs. Toleman, Cardiff; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Jones, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry. Cole, Cardiff; Miss Polly Wil- liams, Cardiff: Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Gartb- OTTOH, Cardiff; Mu. and Mrs. Bu6sall, Holmedene, Cardiff: Aunt and Cousins, Am- manford Mrs. Davies and daughters, "Ffoa- gotta," Swansea; Miss Anne Jenkins. Tal- ley; Miss M. Jones, Plasnewvdd. Llanaawel; Cardiff Special Police; Cardiff Branch of U.K.C.T.A.; the Rev. and Mrs. Twynog Davies, All Sainte' Vicaraige, Cardiff. A beautiful cross was also sent from the Welsh Church (Dewi Sant) bearing the inscription, She hath done what she could." On Sun- day evening last a memorial service was held in Eglwys Dewi Sant, when the Vicar preached 'from Rom. xvi. 12, "Salute the beloved Persis which laboured much in the Lord." In the course of his sermon, he tion in saying that she had been called to receive her reward. She was in the Lord," and Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." At the conclusion of the service th "Dead March in "Saul" was very effectively played by Miss Lilian Davies, referred to the deceased as one who pos- sessed the very essence of Christianity—one who laboured much in the Lord," and one on account of her genuine Christian charac- ter, greatly beloved; and he had no hesita- Tygwyn (organist). Mrs. Davies leaves a husband and two sons of tender years to mourn her loss. Deep sympathy is being felt with the bereaved husband and his two little sons, also with the brothers and sister, and all the other relatives. May they draw great comfort from the fact that the one whom they dearly loved is "in Jesus' keep- ing,'1' and in Jesus' keeping, we are safe and they." We shall meet again in the Mansions above. (The above account appeared in our Third Edition of last week).

NEW QUAY. Mr. Towyn Jones, M.P.. paid a visit to the town last week. I At a reoent Board of T, examination Mr. Daniel Williams, Li Arb:;>, succeeded in getting a may* certificate I The following' pupils of Miss Nellie F„ Herbert, R.M., Lewis-terrace, weve suc- cessful at the examination held recently by the Allor-luted Board of the' R.A.M. and ,R.C. M -^Local Centre—Rudiments of Music: Mildred Evans Parana. Elemen- tary Division: Marian Evans. Clifton House. The following, also being pupils of Mitis succe. Herbert, were nuccessful at the July exa- minations of the same Caege:- Division: Mavis Gillies. Moel-Arfori. Capel Wig; Nora E<ans, Mayfield; Gwenda Owen. Talywerydd. I owe; D vision: Snli Williams. G'-lvninov. Nianternis. Primary Division: Sally Davies, Cross Castle, C'aer. wedfoa. It is pleasing to note that of all the pupils sent m for examinations by Miss Herbert, Who is herself very young, not one haa failed so far. (S50O—11:1

Judged on the basis of war savings per head >of population Carmarthen is the wealthiest town in Wales at the present 1 time. Or, perhaps, it ia the raost thrifty.

LLANDDEUSANT. wetrco^r|thfier^t rfgret and deep concern T death and -funeral of Mr John Thomas, Cefn, Llanddeusant whore demise occurred on Tuesday, f27sh'ult m the presence of his own family, his wife"one rmr8±M rth hifwth' n hDrn Wer mi ms laitli, prominent and hoDe pnJio-ht. worthy no&spr £ gno! WilhanlT'pStycdy^ mor77d' and theW G^tW^4°fTie where aTrlToWer6 inte";ed at Twynllanan, to show thefr rn?U1'Se P00^ assembled OH tneir gieat resnect to tha dead anr? £ vr .rs «o tiZ Carmarthen ■ vv'ir Rev D T'TT T |lllam9> M.A, B.D., Iwvn i'o -Morgan, 'Caeaunewydd Drv«- Carmarthen, a and .U*in «°«

GOLDEN GROVE. The death tooic Place on New Year's Da-v l>i» employers "d?1* SToTtw Sff parish chu chyard Th"1in <C.M..), Llandilo officiateu WilIlams vne Rev. Aldred Willi*™at.tI?e h°use, and church and graveside Th at were:—Misses Annie' T •°tl6f ^niers mAk'Xli £ mHh (««»).d mL™ Davies (son) RA.MP Pnvat« Tom residing in India were\o+nihian?th|:r son sent. There wprA i ble to pre- tributee. =»e Ql|mber of floral

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. and1 R°C_ °f th<* K.A.M. Miss A Beynon Por^lTf^ Jlnd ^at ESS 7! Si sit,? joyous time^ jfear atrei^lndlri8' it of Cmistnias was no sxcection «■ *1 ,^ast this respect but in „ r'le rule in £ a spw-ial ? to •t,he above W*tch was given by Mr n a- S v^r w"st master, tn Ressie EaS /?aT16s' ^e head- for havUi;r attended at the tge' ■regularly and nuncfuall*- f ab°ve school tire years \vitha,TZ 7 {°F "Slx consu- late (Juririg- the whole *ri<*l TV °F record winch flnv J-his is a of, and Kie L?^ ^eil 56 for being the fSt in Ih A ?°n^ratulated School fo attend U"ioS%AtetCfUncil many years VI r n a rreak so sentation to Bessie pre" othnrs would strive to dTL^01* th^ promised another .soer-in? i e and Mes"rHt Th V°uld bo fulfilled. W enevxir ,Aler,srs. Thoni" Jones, Sons and Gc.(.ige ment regulation, forlit ^7" 4r?he°»^?; v?Jea,and "*• case of all markets at th ~cca'on -n the There was a g^nu^bS on offer, but the reoent h.Vh ™ d caives attained. There was f W( re I!ot beef, ,„d iu „„ offar ^re^rf/^

LI ANDYSSTJL AND DISTRICT. Sead butSr T*3 S°Jd in tho schoolroom proceed# of th. Sea wm'* £ ""jd* Mon« obtajne,! from food .mo.mtedlo £ ?S raffles fvJi'9 s.um obtained from to £ 69 Vr aUvi •P°U show amounted &■ £ e ,,rom tku# sum 10s. will be seriC front J.fT lr°m distriet out in the frhia j one m draining in this country, and the remaining part, will f'-S u{ bank, when a little later sum made to increase the (wfnTe3k Mj'?- Trilliarns' Greon HiJl. Cripcl Dewi received tho sad news that her c..iughte., Mirs Davi.es, Oakdale, had died .7om«what suddenly. She had been suffer- ing from heart trouble. We beg to extend our greatest sympathy to the bereaved family.

LLANYBYTHER. There were only & limited number of fat cattle at the mart sale held last Mondjav. and the*# wore graded, weighed, and allot ted m accordance with the regulati-cJiis. */r T-^ra 'fiT Committee comprised Mr. J. M Evans, auctioneer; Mr David Thomas, butcher, I la/iybvtlrer, and Mr J. E. Lloyd, Dolgwm,. and the duties were performed with entire Satisfaction. She^p fetched ex- ceptionally high prices, one 'ram. the pro- perty of Mr. E. James, Cornel Farm, Llan- llwni, realising £ 6 14s. Store cattle were selling well, and the auctioneer had a busy time in allet'tiii"- the pigs at the regulation price Ther** was a good attendance of buyers

Mi?* Elaine Anthony Jones (iE. M. Jame- son). the auihan ss who was knocked down, by i mot of last week died in St. George's liospital, London, on Wednesday moftiing-

LA.MPF/.TER. Major Harford, Falcondale, was home from France on Saturday. I-lt3 looks hale and hearty, and was warmly congratulated by his many friends. Pte. James Lewis, 19th Machine Gun Co., has been taken prisoner by the Germans at Cambrai. Mr. Lewis, prior to joining the army. was in the employ of the Welsh Church Press Company at Caccton Hall, and the dee-pest sympathy is felt with Mrs. Lewis and her bov in their sorrow. We hope to hear better news, as Pte. James Lewis was a favourite with everyone, being ajhvaya Straightforward, kiiiid, and manly. RHANDIRMWYN. Pte. Morgan John Jones, Pontrhydfendi- gaid, second son of Mrs. Jones, Bwlch- newydd, RliMndirmwvn. has been home en his first leavd from France. His friends at Rhandir failefi to get, him a concert because of too short notice. Therefore he had to go back to his wife's home at Pontthydfen- di.gaid and he was handed the usual presen- tation (30s.) by the treasurer, Mr. Morgan James, Nantybai Stores. Pte. Jones has been a considerable time on 'the Western Front, and has seen much fighting, was wounded on one occasion, and has had fever. His brother, Pte. Willie Jones, is in Ireland. HENLLAN AND DISTRICT. Pte. Johnny Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, 1 Railway-terrace, Henllan, is home on leare from France, and looks remark- ably well. He has been out for over twelve montiis DREFACH, VELINDRE. On the last two Sundays memorial services to two local sodiers were' held at Drefach. On the last Sunday of the year a memorial service was held to Pte. Daniel E. Rees. Lincoln House, Velindre, who was killed on Dec 4th. The Rev. B. Davies, New- caete-Emlyn, deceased's pastor, preached, and the Revs. E. T. Owen, Saron, and J. G. Owen, Soar, took part in the service. Miss Griffiths, Rose Villa, presided at the organ. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Rees (widow); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rees, Danrallt (parents); and a large number ül other relatives. L,1"t Sunday, at Drefach Chapel, la memorial service was held to Pte. David E. Jones, Pantyceivn, Velindre, who was killed on Dec. 12th. The impressive service was introduced by the Rtlv. W. Davies, Rehoboth, and an appropriate sermon was delivered by the Rev. T. Davies pastor. i,e y Miss Davies, Pantyff non, was the orga- nist. The chief mourners ware: Mrs. Jones (widow) and children; Mr. James Jones, Llain, Cilrhedyn (father), and a large number of other relatives. On both sad occasions the chapel was crowded with sympathisers NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. We are pleaded to learn that Lieut. Tom E. Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Llysteg, Adpar, has been promoted cap- tain. He is with the King's African Rifles, and enlisted at the outbreak of the war as a private. The folowing have been home on leave:- E. J. Jones, Pontrecagal; Harry Elias, Lloyds-terrace; Jeff Beck, Ffynnnt House, and Tom Esau, Cartrefle. LLANDYSSUi AND DISTRICT. Last week, Pte T. Cooper Jones, Lincoln street. Llai idyss-ul, iarrie home rorn. tho Western front for a few days' leave. Pte Jones looks well and happy. NewM has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Enoch, Dolfor Mills, that their son, Pte. David J. Enoch. is suffering from appen- dicitisw He has been operated on in a hospital in France.—Also Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Rampant Lion, have leceiVed the news that their son. Dr. L. D. Evans, has been admitted to hospital suffering -from tonsilitis. May the both recover soon is the sincere wish of their friends. Lieut. B. Jones, of t!he Royal Flying Corps, Presiwylfa, Llandyssul. is home on leave. Prior to joining, Lieut. Jones was employed in London under the Civil Ser- vice. RHYDLEWIS. The following "boys are iome on Lave: —Lieut. D. Lewis Jones, wl-aininaual (East Lanes Regiment), from France; Lieut I' T. Morgan, Landring; Sergt. T. L. Morris, Bronallt; Pte. Tom Bowen, P-r/iarai'l, from France; and Mr. Joshua Davies, Troelv- rhiw (merchant service). A "reception concert in honour of Pte. T. Bowen. Brynaraul. of the Welsh Regiment, was held at Twrgwyn on Thursday evening last. The concert was a very successful one, and part of the proceeds was handed to the soldier, who has been in France for over twelve months. LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH. A memorial service to the late Pte. Dan Evans, brother of Mr. Dd. Evans, Panty- gollen, and Miss A. Evans, Cross Inn, Uan. fihangel-ar-Arth, who was killed by" a sniper in Bourlon Wood, and whose death was re- ported in the "Journal some time ago, wsg held at Capel Nonni on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. — Edwards, Cwrtnewydd. deli- vered a touching sermon to a large congre- gation which represented the whole of the neighbourhood and surrounding districts. The rev. gentleman spoke very highly of the deceased. A Christmas card from Pte. G. Davies, R.A.M.C., Dolbantau, Llanfihaaigel-ar arth. now with the forces at' Salonica, gives a realistic description of the rug.ged country in which our boys have to fight. We regret to learn that Pte, D. James Enoch, A.S.C., Dolfor Mills, is ip hospital I in France, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. Latest news is that he is still in a serious condition. We sincerely hope to receive more gratifying news at an early date. We are pleased to state that Pte. D. W. Thomas, of Cross Inn Villa, serving with the R.A.M.-C. at Salonica. is now completely re- covered from his recent acute attack of mal- aria* CONWIL. Intimation has been received by Mr. Evan Owen. Tymawr, Conwil, of the death from wounds in hospital in France on Jan. 2nd of his fourth son, Pte. Thomas Arthur Owen, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Pte. Owen, who wa., 19 years of age and joined up in March last year, went to France only on Decem- ber 8th, and was wounded on Dec. 26th. "Tommy," as he was fami- liarly known, was well known and very popular throughout the d i strlct, where the news of hie death has aroused widespread r e gret. Prior to his enlistment he was employed at Peg- ler's Stores at Treorchy, where he had endeared himself to a host of friends. Mr. Owen has two other sons on active service—Pte. E. J. Owen, Royal Welsh FLisilier. who has been in France for over two years, and Pte. Elfet Owen, who is in Palestine with the R.A.M.C.. and his eldest son is Mr. J. Owen, headmaster of Capel ISlac. The deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. LLANSTEPHAN. Private Evan Thomas, R.W.F., youngest son of Mrs. A. Thomas, formerly of Plough and Harrow, Wern, Llangun- nock, was killed in action or died of wounds on or after Oct. 26th inst. He was 30 years of age, and employed at, the Pontyberem Coi- lieries until join- ing up last June, and had only been in France about three weeks. His bro- thers are Mr. William Thomas. Owmclyd, and Mr. Thomas Thomas, Edwins- ford Arms, Llan- stephan, with whom the sor- I rowing mother now resides. LAUGHARNE, News was received in Laugharne or. Sun- day that Pte. Hubert Griffith, King's Liverpool Regiment, is missing as the result of an enemy raid, but is believed to be c. prisoner of war. Pte. Griffith is the eldest son of Mr. William Clarke Griffith, Aber- ciuran House, Laughane, and in civil life was a butcher. LLANDILO. Captain T. C. Thomas, of a Labour unit in France, recently mentioned in dis- patches, is the head of the firm of Messrs. Thomas and Company, builders and con-' 'tractors, Llandilo. He has always taken a keen interest in volunteering, and was a captain in the old Llanelly Volunteer Com- pany. He afterwards trained a cyclist sec- tion and a boys brigade. At the outbreak of war he raised a company of volunteers PENCADER. On Monday night, Dec. alst. a s<xor d re- ception concert was accorded to Pte. Tom James, Ddol, on his return from Fraii,e. A fine musical programme was gone through, and a good collection made and minded to the hero, who thanked the audience vaimlv for their kind-hearted reception and appre- ciation of his services. 'I he Ddol family are well represented in the forces. Three brothers have answered the call to araiii. Tom left again for the front the end of the week. We are pleased to see Pte. Joseph Jones, Sunny Hill Farm, out of hospital and home on leave. "Journal" readers will recollect that he was wounded in France a few weeks ago, at the same time deprived of many friends, among whom was Pte. Dan Evans, Ffynon-newydd, Llanllwni. He looks re- markably well despite a slight lamenesa. A concert was held at the Old Chapel on Sunday night, the 6th inst., to welcome home Pte. Dick Davies, Crossing, Pencader, on his leave from. the front. He looked hale and hearty, and none the worse for the hard- ships he has suffered and through which he has come without a scratch. The hero is one of four brothers who have responded to their country's call, and also a sister in a London hospital nursing the suifering. A very splendid collection was made and handed to the young soldier, who suitably thanked I' them for their generosity. A fine selection of solos, recitations, and penillion was given and a very enjoyable evening was termina- ted by the singing of the National Anthem. On Sunday night, the 30th ult., at the Tabernacle Cong. Chapel, Pencader, a memorial service WJIS held in memory of Gnr. Tom Thomas, Scybor Fawr, who made the supreme sacrifice in France on Nov. 10th in the defence of his native land. The ser- vice was taken by the Rev. T. LI.. Jones, B.A.. B.D.. Pencader, and the chapel was crowded, people coming from far and near to express their sympathy with the bereaved family. LLANPUMPSAINT Gunner John James Lewis, of the R.F.A. Regt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewie, Glanyrynys, Llanpumpsaint. has been home on leave for the week-end and looks well and hearty. Mr. Lewis holds a certificate <>"1 R.A.M. in pianoforte playing, and presided at the organ at Caersalem Newydd on Sun- day last, where he was the organist prior to his enlistment.