The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE WAR. THCBSDAT. Worthy to be placed by the Ficle of the historic Message to Congress 011 April 2 0 last year is President Wilson's momentous statement of peace aims made on luesday. In the former address, ranking among the greatest of American State documents. Dr. Wilson showed why the United States was wneheathing the sword against Germany. Now that the whole weight of American military and naval strength is about to be launched against the despoilers of Europe, the President's voice is again heard. in addition to being an admirable exposition of Allied peace terms, the Menage serves two purposes. In the first place it is-an appeal to the German masses to shake oil the mili- tary yoke. Secondly, Russia is assured of the wholehearted support of the Allies should ,.he decide to avoid the disaster of a separate peace with Germany. The speech contains some debatable passages such as the refer- ence to the freedom of the seas, but on both sides of the Atlantic the Message w acclaimed as contributing to the foundation of a world peace. To the long list of Hun crimes against tne Red Cross has to be added the torpedoing in the Bristol Channel a few days ago of the British hospital ship Rewa\. P All the wounded were saved by patrol craft, and only three Lascars are missing from the Cri*'e weekly return of British craft sunk for submarines shows that eighteen large and three smaller vessels were lost. Eleven other ships were attacked, but escaped. FRIDAY. In a statement to a Committee of the tfen&te Mr. Baker, Secretary for Wai, hHS given details of the remarkabe gro^ the American Army. Already a million and a half men are available, and a sub trtantial force is ready in France. All this has been effected without, any senous die- localities of national industries. The "Morning Post" Washington Correspon- dent states that one of the motives prompt- ing President Wilson's Message to Gon- Kflees w-as the desire to assure Russia ot America's sympathy. Rightly or wr ° y Dr Wilson had construed Mr. l^ioyu George's references to Russia ™ anf< donment of that country to t f ciamaHoof and children tions of ltaij. j to WOrlc from •ware driven into the neiu» i/w four o'clock in the morning-, til eight at night, laziness to be. Pumsbed W!th the lash for men and the stick or i- ates Neue Frieie Presse of lenna estimates ,1A v +v r the new C^echa-Slovak the strength ot. tne -V, forces Army now fighting with rees on the Western front at 120,000 men. SATURDAY. Russia's latest surprise ^1^1" claration of w«r agaru»* ^^nife.to friend and foe alike. In Bolshevik to the Army ^rylenko t defeRd Commander-m-Chief, calls on the Revo.u.i°,, on SXS double dealing Imperialism must Litovsk as showing that imp flourish. be crushed if Socialism is There^re two £ Ve £ • ordinary it may bo SMS »a? o Verig The Germanafraid of Entente influence -have flatly refused the Bolshe- and they have been nTir_ai8 to viks for making revohitiona y ripe the fierman Army. ,c„i,i hp re. veiled threat that the abortive aurrted if the conference proved abort" e, 3 to this threat Krylenko's manifesto is possibly the counterblast. MONDAY. Desroite Krylenko's valiant words about the Petrograd Red Guard being prepa-red to fight friend and foe alike, the Brest Litovsk Conferences are be^f,l°nf^U^e Trotzkv appears to be ] tliese Central Empire representatives, irL those pourparlers. He has waived the of the. change of venue. ije ^l^ra tiions are now being ^nulurt^ n eeore^ session The "Morning Post Sydney Gor respondent states that Mr /Iuf Prlmier* capacity as Australian Federal will attend an Allied Conference in^ondon 111 April During his stay, says the byd- nev &ay TimL." Mr. Hugh^l^oc*- sult Mr. Lloyd George and Uwi Allied problems, but on qiiestions which will arise & SSfS wt'fUrSpect for treaties; (2) territorial settlement based on national rights; and (3) limitations of arma- ments. In M. Pirhon's view, a League of Nations could only be offec*lv y- lished after victory. Alsace-Lorraine must be restored without a plebiscite, TUBSDAY.' Momentous conferences are taking P'a^e in* Berlin, whither Germany s wax lords have been summoned by the Kaiser. In the foreground is the question of the peace to be arranged with Russia, but this may £ » the touchstone iw regards even more vital issues. The Chancellor has hitherto attempted to steer a coufse midway be- tween the Reiclistasr resolution of last July To VSidef the arretft of M. Caillaux, the lVenchex Premier, who is charged ? entered into relations with Bolo ?ai«»»• £ seardh made at Florence resulted m the • discovery ctf a document declared to be iucriminating iji a grave decree.—KauB- ruhe the capital of Baden, was yesterday bombed in daylight by British over a ton of explosives being dropped on the railway junction* and adjacent fac- tories. WEDNESDAY. Yarmouth was bombarded from thesea on Monday night. Fire was opened at 10.55 p.m. a £ d lasted about five minutes, some twenty shells falling into the town. Three persons were killed and ten injurei The material damage was not ^loU9-~StL °*gv las Haig reports-.—"Following on the very successful daylight raid into Germany onthe 14th inst. another was carried out during the night of the 14th-lSth inst. The objec- tive in this case was the steelworks at Thion- ville, midway between Luxemburg and Metz, where a ton of bombs was dropped. A fur- ther half-ton of bombs was dropped on two large railway junctions in the neighbourhood of Metz. Anti-aircraft gunfire and se]ar^i" light barrages were considerable round the object. All the machines returned. ( THURSDAY. There was a great improvement in the week's return of British shipping. Of vessels over 1,600 tons, six were reported sunk, as compared with eighteen m the previous week. Two boats under 1,600 tons were put down, as compared with three in tHie preceding week, and two hon- ing vessels as compared with four. In the House of Commnos, Mr. Macnamara stated that two ships were torpedoed in a convoy off Cornwall on Dec- 27. »

CARMARTHEN WAR DISTINCTIONS. Sir,-l notice that at a meeting of the Town Council a member described the Medaille Militaire as a higher distinction than the D.C.M., M.C., and M.M. En- quiriell I have made from competent mili- tary authorities go to show that this is not so. and that of the war distincions I have emumerated above the highest is the D.C M. Furthermore, I am informed from a reliable source tSliat all foreign de- corations, such as the Medaille Militaire, are worn to the left of British decorations, ajid, therefore, in this country at any rate, it follows tha.t the latter are given premier place to all outside honours.-Yoiu-s etc., P. M.

War Jottings. CARMARTHEN. Oorpl. Ivor Davies, Lancashire Fusiliers (son of Rev. and lVh-s. W. Da.vies, Pond- side. Johnstown, has arrived home on leave from France. Corpl. Davies has been out on the Western Front for several months, and has taken part in several im- portant engagements. He has a brother also seiTfing on the same front Sapper J. Jones, Royal Engineers, eldest son oi Police-sergeant David Jones and Mrs. Jones, Borough Police Station, arrived home on his first leave from France on Monday morning. He has spent over twelve months on the Western Front. Sapper Jones, who was previously employed at the General Post ■Oitice, looks remarkably well and fit. Trooper Glyn Phillips, son of the late Mr. Daniel Phillips, county surveyor, Union- street, Carmartnen, was some time ago re- ported a prisoner of war in Germany, but for many months no communication was re- ceived from him. His sister. Mrs. Bowen ltees. The Pharmacy, Pontardulais, has now received a letter from him confirming the official IWWIS. H 6tates that one of his com- panions in camp k a Pontypridd architect. Signaller George Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Richards, Glencross Villas, Johnstown, arrived home from France on Friday last, on 14 days' leave. Signaller Richards has spent nearly two years on the Western Front. His three brothers are also with the colours. The many friends of Lance-Corpl. J. Mal- colm Lodwick, son of Police-Sergeant Lod- wick and of Mrs. Lodwick, St. Davids- street, will be pleased to hear that his parents have just received official intimation that he is out of danger. Lance-Corpl. Lod- wick was reported to be dangerously ill about a montu ago. He is in hospital in Cairo. It is hoped that he will make a speedy recovery. Signaller Enoch James Thomas, R.F.A., is reported missing on November 30. He was formerly a student at the Old Col- lege School, Carmarthen, and prior to en- listing was a medical student at the Cardiff University College. News is sought by his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas, Neath. road. Maesteg. Major Llewellyn Lloyd-Jones, Canadian R A.M.C has been awarded the Military Cross, He is a son of Dr. Lloyd-Jones, medical officer for Ostermouth, and Presi- dent of Carmarthen Medical Board, and is one of four soldier brothers. Captain J. Cemlyn Jones has Le vn pro- moted from the Territorial to the Regular Forces, and given his majority in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He is engaged to .Mi[3 Hinds, daughter of Mr. John Hinds, M.P. (Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire). Among those home on leave from France is Lieut. Trevor Colby Evans, son of Mr. E. Colby Evans, J P., and Mrs. Evans, Guild'hall-suuare. Pre. Wat. Thomas, of the Pembroke Yeo. manry (uttached to the Transport Section), who, before enlisting, was m service at Penlan Voss, Carmarthen, has been awar- ded the Military Medal for bravery in Palestine in taking a waggon of ammuni- tion up to the firing line at a critical moment. dnd under very heavy shell fire. He k a son of Mrs. Philipps, Loughor. Bomb. Phil Davies, R.F.A., son of the late Mr Tom Daviea, of this office, spent <a few days in the town this week. He is on leave from hospital.. Sapper J. Williams, R.E. (Signalling Sec- tion), formerlv sorting clerk and telegraphist -ttt the G.P.O.). is home on leave from France, and paid a visit to Carmarthen this week. He has spent two years and a half on the Western Front. Sapper Charles Kettley, R.E., son of Sergt.-Major and Mrs. Kettley, 24, Parc- mam-street, has been home on leave from the Western Front, where he has been since 1914. He took part in the Cambrai push. His throe brothers are on active service. As renoned in last week'g "Journal," Pte. Thos. Hy. Davies, N o rthumberland Fusiliers, husband of Mrs. Davies, 34, Hawk's Villa, Carmarthen, was killed in action in France on Dec. 28. His com- manding officer wrote that he died "doing his duty to the last like a gallant British soldier. Deceased, who was 30 years of age, had served over twelve months on the Western Front, and had been wounded on one occasion. He had been home on leave a few months a.go. Prior to his enlistment he was employed as haulier with Mr. David Jones, coal merchant, Station- road. He is survived ky a widow and one Child. PENCADER. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Yegubor, Pen- cader, were informed on December 18th that their elder son, Gunner Tom Thomas, Royal Garrison Artil- jery, (tea trom a gun-shot wound In the chest on the 10th. Gunner Thomas was a booking clerk on the Great Wee- tern Railway at Pembrey and had passed all the. e x ami nationb qualifying for a a t at ionmaster's office. He first went out on active service on November 10th. His brother. Driver Johnny Thomas, is serv- ing in Mesopota- I mia. A memorial service was held at the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, when the Rev. T. Lloyd Jones, B.A., B.D., officiated. TRELECH. On Christmas Day the annual tea party in connection with the Sunday School was held at the above place. This was followed by a concert in the evening, when Rev. D. E. Peregrine. B.A., acted ae chairman. Mr. J. S. Williams as conductor, and Mr, J. L. Bowen, Blaengwelltog, as secretary. Most interesting items were contributeo by local talent. This concert also served as a wel- come home" for four natives on active ser- vice—Pioneer Dan Jones, on leave from the front; Ptc. E. Thomas, recently wounded; Pte. Idris Jones, and Gnr. P. Evans in train- ing in this country. At the instance of Mr. J. S. Wilfiams, a collection was made, the proceeds of which was divided equally among the four soldiers present. Appreciation of their services and sacrifices was shown by the ready response of the audience. A substan- tial sum was realised. The usual vote of thanks which was carried unanimously, ter- minated a most enjoyable evening. On New Yeair's Day a reception concert was held at the village school. Mr. Owen Picton occupied the chair, and was suppor- ted by Mr. J. S. Williams. Most of the items were contributed by Messrs. J. Har- ries Bowen amd J. Morgan, Cwmmorgan, whose "peIlilljon" singing, comic recita- tions. and songs reached a high level. We were fortunate to secure tir services which were given free. They were. oihowever, aided by local talent. Present at this concert were Sapper W. L. James, Pte. Dan Jones, and Pte. E. Thomas. Sapper James hi now home on his third leave from France, and is still looking well, having served over two and a half years. A collection was made during the concert, and it was decided to start a Soldiers' Welfare Fund as in other parts of the country. The singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" brought a most entertaining concert to a close. We should like here to repeat our good wishes to Pte. Dan Jcnes amd Sapper W. L. James, who are returning to the front, and to all .from the district who are on active service. LLANYBYTHER, Second-Lieut. W. H. Cheverton has been irazetted to the, 6th Battalion Royal Fusi- liers, and hae left for the. North of Ireland to join his regiment .1 LLANGADOCK. Official information has been received by and Mrs. R. Harries, of Gurrey Cot- tage, Llangadock, that their eon, Private Rees Harries, of the Machine Gun Corps, has fallen in action in France. His Fuperior officer, writing to his parents, ,-t.at,s:- Your son was found by Briga- dier-General Potter, hit by a shell splinter. The general sent his orderly for assistance, himself staying with your son, doing what he could and giving relief until assistance came. General Potter wishes me to state that your son was one of the bravest little fellows he had ever known. To such a genuine tribute nothing can be added. but that at all times he deserved it. He will be greatly missed by us all. He was loved for his kindly nature and loyalty under most trying conditions." His only brother is serving- in Palestine. AMMANFORD. Cadet R. Gwynne Richard, son of the Rev .and Mrs. W. Richards, Brynffin, Atomaciford, haa been glaaetted second- lieutenant to the Durham Light Infantry. He has served for a period as a ranker, and prior to joining he was clerk in the service of Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., clerk to the Ammanford Council. It has now become known that during the sinking of a British destroyer jn the North Sea great heroism was shown by 1st ClaM Petty Officer O. H. Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Brooklands, Amman- ford. Although himself in extremity, having been in the wat&r for over an hour, he went to the assistance of the shil/s lieutenant who had lost consciousness and was drowning. He put his arm around the lieutenant s waist, and by 'a superhuman effort kept him afloat, for another half-an- hour until the arrival of a whaler from another boat. On being dragged to the whaler with his human1, charge, Davies lapsed into unconsciousness through sheer exhaustion. He was undoubtedly the means of saving the life of the officer, who has shown his gratitude of Davies's efforts by presenting him with a valuable watch, suitably inscribed. In a letter to Davies. the officer states: "Not till I had been in hospital some time did I comprehend what you had done for me that ghastly night. I remrntr nothing after seeing some destroyers steaming straight for us, when I had been in the water about an hour and ft. quarter, and I suppose the sight of that relief sent me offli as I w-as at a. pretty low ebb then. While I was thus unconscious, I am given to understand that you kept me up for half-nn-hour, until the whaler picked us both up, and I gather that you were then pretty near finished too. Upon my word I can never be sufficiently grate- ful to you. and please try and realise my very heartfelt thanks. Steps are being taken to bring your name forward in con- nection with a lifpaviHg medal or some such recognition, and I can assure you I shall do all in my power to see the matter through. It is also my intentioi-f to give you some present personally as a token of my deep gratitude." Davies, has served twenty years in the Navy. ALLTWALIS. We have in our midst the two soldier eons of Mr. Daniel, Crosevale, viz., Second-Lieut. D. C. Daniel and Pte. H. Daniel, of the Flying Corps. Pte. Tom Wall's Davies, Maesuchaf, also of the Flying Corps, is home from France. Pte. Isaac Morgan, Penrhiw, has just returned to France, and also Pte. Ted Scott, who makes his home when on leave with Mr. B. W. Evans, Byrgwm, in whose employ he was previous to being called up. Mr. Evans' door is always open to Ted. LAUGHARNE. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. James John, Spring-gardens Cottage, Laus;harne, that their only son, Private Willie John, Welsh Regiment, had been kil'ed in Palestine. At the outbreak of hostilities Private John was one of the first to volunteer. LAMPETER. We were glad to see home the last few days two Lampeter medallists, who had been awarded medals for bravery on the battlefield, viz.: Corporal David Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davies, Mar- ket-street, and Private Abel Williams, son of Mr. Williams, tailor and outfitter, High- stireet. Both are to receive commissions very soon, and we heartily congratulate 61ioin both. Word has been received that Private Timea Lewis, Ram, is a prisoner of war at Gefangenenlager Camp, Minden, West- phalia, Mr. E. Phil Jones, secretary of the Vegetables Committee, has been this week the recipient of several letters of thanks from various officers in the Royal Navy for the excellent consignments of vegetables received by them lately. This is a grand opportunity for farmers to help a worthy cause. Mr. and Mrs. Teify Jones, Rhoslwyn. have received intimation that their young- est son, Private rawal Jones, is suffering from an attack of dyssentry in East Africa, and we hope better news will be received by them soon. LLANDYSSUL. Second-Lieut. Ainsleigh Jones and Sea- man Artie Davies are home on leave, and were particularly fortunate in being enabled to be present at the "Calan Hen" Festival, in which, as old choristers, they have for years taken part. News has arrived that Private Alfred Smith has been wounded in Salonika, ¿,.n3 is progressing favourably. NEWCA S TLE-EM LYN. Air Mechanic Sidney Cole, Teify House, is in hospital in this country suffering, from illness. He was taken ill in France. The following "boys" have been home lately on leave':—Harry Emlyn Jones, Grang Villa; Wynford Harries, barber; Ivor Rees, Aberarad; David Adams, late Nag's Head; David Evans, printer, and David S. Davies, Aberarad. NEW QUAY. We regret to report that Capt. James Williams, Nanternis, is missing. His ship was in Halifax at the time of the explo- sion, and SQ far no newri of him has been received. The only information which various people! have been able to give to the bereaved relatives is this: .The ship of which he was captain was within twenty of the scene of the disasler, and when it was reported to Capt. Williams that a fire had Droken out on board one of the vessels he immediately went ashore to telephone for a tug-boat. He was last seen going: in the direction of a telephone c' office which was part of a large factory which collapsed when the explosion took lilace, and it is surmised that his body has been buried under the debris. If that is the case his fate was a very sad one, and" demands the sympathy of the whole neigh- ourhood. Mr. Evan Jones, Brvnonen, was also on board Capt. Williams's vessel, and was on deck at the time of the explosion. Fortunately he escaped without serious in- juries, and is now home looking well in spite of the thrilling ordeal. The following were home on a short fur- lough last week:—Pte. Job Davies, Moely- don. and Pte. E. O. Davies, Fountain Hall. Also, we regret that we omitted to mention that Pte. Walter Williams, N.P. Bank, was recently home. On Monday, Mr. W. 0. Jones, High- street, and Mr G. Clifford James,' clerk, N.P. Bank, were called to the Colours. DREFACH-VELINDRE. Pte. Tom Lewis Jones, son of Mr. David .JOI,es, Maesyfelin, Drefach, is home for a short leave fVom 'France, where he has been for a long time with the R.A.M.C. FERRYSIDE. First-class Petty Officer Jjimes G. Tahany, son of Mr. Martin Tahany, Eur- eka House; Sapper William Thomas. R.E., son of Mr Thomas Thomas, Tyllwyd; Sea- man David Evans, R.N.V.R., of Duck Cottage, received a hearty welcome, and were publicly presented with wristlet, watches whilst 'heme on short leave last week The following have been home on leave this week:—Pte. W. Cecil Davies, R.F.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Davies Glanmor- terrace; Artificer W C Thomas, R.N.V.R., Warwick Seaman R. J Davies, R.N.V.R,. of Belle Vue, and Mr. T. C. D Evans (son of Mr and Mrs Evans, Ship Hotel), who has joined the R.N.A. Service.

BOROUGH OF LLANDOVERY. ✓ TTTR Town Council of Llandovery, under the powers conferred on them by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, hereby announce that the following Schedule of prices has been drawn up by them (after consultation with representatives of the local Coal Merchants as to their costs) as the maximum prices chargedable for the sale of coal by retail for domestic purposes in the above Borough. t1 1 B,irgoed Anthracite 1 lied Ash Welsh and Navigation International Best Seconds Sales exceeding 2 cwt. in bUlk,}" Khos, 37s. lod. delivered to Consumer, per V 40s. 38s. 4d. Waencaegur- 6;. per ton ton I wen, 40s. to be added Sales OT~2 cwt or less. de-> Rhos, 2s. to Invoice livered to Consumer, perl 2s. id. is. nd. Biaencaegur- Prices cwt. J wen, 2S. id. N.B.— A11 allowance of Is. per Ton to be made for Cash and delivery in the Mer- chant s Yard. h. ALFRED THOMAS, L582—25:1) Town Clerk. Mm 1 iMTTwg-nwnwiwr——www

-op Carmarthen Butchers and Local Supplies SHOULD THEY BE GIVEN PREFERENCE OVER OUTSIDERS? The Carmarthen Food Control Commit- tee on Monday night held a. conference with the local butchers with regard to new regulations dealing with the purchase of stock. A point was raised as to whether butchers from outside districts, such as Swansea, Llanelly and Aberdare, were en- titled to buy cattle at Carmarthen market before local butchers had their supplies, t),nd some members thought that the term in the area in the regulations brought in these dealers.—Mr. Thomas Williams held that buyers from outside who usually I bought at the market were entitled to a share of the supply; while Mr. Oliver Jones maintained that local butchers had first claim.—Mr Tom Lloyd, butcher, said that the auctioneer at the Carmarthen mart held that butchers from Swansea. Llanelly, and Aberdare were local butchers within the meaning of the regulations, and hnd a rig-ht to come to Carmarthen mart.— The Cleik (Mr. It. B. White) said the order said "thev will permit butchers to buy in their usual markets." I-Ald. J. B. Arthur said the point was what constitu- ted the area.—Mr. G. J. Lewis, butcher, said he went up to Wellington recently and failed to get supplies, and from there he went to Shrewsbury and failed again. All the butchers of the district were sup- plied first, and outsiders had to go with- out.—Mr. Tom Lloyd said butchers going to the marten who had not, been previous buyers were boycotted, and should not get anything.—It was decided to ask the Live Stock Commissioner for a definition of the term "area" in the regulations, and to ascertain definitely whether butchers living outside Carmarthen had an equal claim to a share of the supplies at the local mart.

r CARMARTHEN ROADS. Alderman W. N. Jones and Mr Nicholas, clerk to the Carmarthenshifre County Coun- cil, have visited the timber department of t'he Board of Trade in reference to the damage done to county and parish roads by the haulage of timber over them from outside the county. Their request that the local authorities be reimbursed is to be met in every way.

The death of Mrs. Mary Howells, the be- loved wife of the late Mr. George Howells, Penygraig, Capel Dewi took place on the 4th inst. The- deceased was found badly burnt. She was of a sociable and affable disposition, and much respected by all with whom she came in contact.

KIDWELLY. I At last Saturday's market, butter was again very scarce, but eggs and poultry (dead and alive) were in comparative abun- c dance. There was also a supply of vege- tables, which were quickly sold out By 12.30 p.m. all the produce was cleared, and the butter was disposed of in, quarter lbs. at 2s 5d. per lb. to the heads of the largest families, the requirements of the children having c'hiof consideration. The /police officers again were of great assistance, and some members of the Food Control Com- mittee gave their services "Practical Christianity" was the theme of an address delivered at the Morfa C.M. Chapel on Sunday morning last by Lieut. Robinson, of the Salvation Army. The speaker dealt with the various (religious and social activities of his organization, ( and spoke of the work done among the I soldiers in the great war. In the evening Lieut. Robinson preached at the same place, in the absence of the pastor, the 1 Rev. E. J. Herbert In acknowledging the receipt of B18 3s. 2d the proceeds of the Christmas envelope collection in aid of the Blinded Soldiers' Children Fund, Sir Arthur Pearson, writ- ing to Mr. D. O. Jones, Oastle School says:—"I have to thank you for your most kind letrer of Jan. 5th. enclosing cheque for E18 3Q. 2d., being the amount collected in Kidwelly on beihalf of the Blinded Sol- diers' Children Fund. I shall be much ob- I liged if you would convey to the Mayor and to tlie members of the local Belgian j Refugees' Committee my heartfelt grati- tude for their kind assistance'- I need not tell you keenly I appreciate this evidence of sympathy and interest." The Treasurer of fhe Capel Sul Band of Hope Choir (Mr. D. Davies, Park House: has handed over to the Committee of the Mayor's "Welcome Home" Fund a cheque for E13. as a result of the recent canatata performance. This chtfir intend giving a musical performance at the Town Hall on Good Friday next in aid of! another war charity The death occurred suddenly, at her home n Causeway-street, on Monday in this week, of Mrs. Manuel, wife of Mr. David Mansel, and a sister of the late Mr. David Rees, Park Forge. There was a good supply of cattle at the local mart held on Tuesday last, and the new method of disposal appears to have given satisfaction to the farmers and but- chers. Mr W. D. James wa9 the auc- tioneer. Intercession services arc being held nightly at the local chapels, under the aus- pices of the Free Church Council-

FERRYSIDE. Mr George Lloyd, late of Primrose Villa, passed away on the 7th inst., after a long illness. Ho was the son of the late Mrs. Caroline Lloyd, Railway Tavern, and a well-known shipwright by trade, enjoying a reputation for straightforward deaing, a quiet disposition and sincerity of purpose. Up to the time of breakdown in health nearly four years ago, wbel his wife died, he was a regular and consistent attendant at St. Thomas' Church. The funeral took place at St. Ishmaels Church o-i Monday last, when a large number of the residents attended to pay their tributes of respect. The chief mourners were: Miss Lloyd and Miss Elizabeth Lloyd. Railway Tavern; Mrs. Edmunds, Aber- l.eu- (sifters); Miss Jeanette Llcyd, Nep- tune Villa: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Llan <•11 y (si«ter a'id brother-in-law). Amongst the numerous floral tributes were wreaths from Mis-i Lloyd and sister; Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds; Mrs. Brett, Bournemouth; Ber- tie and Ivv; Louis Edwards, and Courtney Edmunds The Rev. H. R. Charles officia- t."d at the bouse and also at the church. The funeral of Mrs. Williams, of Peny- 1 ac! widow of the late Mr. David Wil- liams, took place at St. Ishmael's Churoh- -vard on Saturday week last. The de- ceased, who was widely respected, was one i f th oldest inhabitants of 'the parish, viz.. 85 vears. The Rev. H. R. Charles conducted the service at Penyback, and the Rev R. J. James. vicar, officiated at the. graveside.

LLANDYSSUL. Dr. A. T. Evans is confined to his bed, suffering from pneumonia, but is recover- ing satisfactorily. IIi8 large practice is at present looked after by Drs. D. G. Lloyd, Newcaste-Emlyn; Jenkins, Henllan, and Cambria Thomas, Llanvbyther. The Rev. D. C. Griffiths, Penybont Bap- tist Chapel, Llandvssul, has accepted the pastorate of Aberclviar, Llanybyther. He is a native of Llannon, Llanelly, and has been at Llandyssul for seven years.

LLANWENOG. As reported in last week's Journal," the death took place on Saturday, Jan. 5th, after a brief illness, of the Rev. Henry Jones, vicar of Llandyfriog, near Newcastle-Emlyn, at the age of 76 years. The reverend gentle- man was seized with a paralytic attack on the previous day. He was greatly loved by his parishioners, for he was an ideal country priest, and a constant and careful visitor of his flock. He was a graduate oi Lampeter College, and held curacies at Abergwili and Llanwenog, being a curate-in-charge of the latter place for 14 years, during which period he did good work, especially among the young people of the church. His departure from Janwenog was felt by the young and allo by the parishioners in general. He was. afterwards appointed to the living of Eglwys Cymmun, whence he was appointed to Llan- dyfriog where he laboured conscientiously for 14 yeare and was highly respected. He married the daughter of tho late Rev. — Felix, of Llanybyther, who survives him to- gether with one daughter. The funeral took place on Thursday, Jan. 10th, the burial place being at Llanwenog Churchyard, where one of the deceased's children had been buried. At the Vicarage, Llandyfriog, the following clergy ,officiated:-Rev. G. Evans. R.D., Newcastle-Emlyn, and Rev. E. O. Jones, Llangynllo. The cortege left Llan- dyfriog at 10 a.m. and a large number of parishioners and clergy "from the deanery attended. At Llanwenog if large number from this parish came to church. The Vicar of Llanybyther and Uenwenog, the Rev. J. Morris, read the introductory sentences; Rev. D. D. Evana, of Lampeter, and the deceased's predecessor at Llandyfriog read the Psalm, whilst Rev. Chancellor Jones, Lampeter, read the burial chapter. At the graveside the last rites were performed by Rev. J. Morris, vicar, and Rev. Canon Jones,. formerly of Penboyr, and the hymn 0 fryniau Caersalem was sung. Besides the above the following clergy were also pregent:—-Rev. W. J. Evans, Llanfair-or- llwyn; Rev. — Davies, Henllan; Rev. — Jenkins, Penboyr; Rev. — Evans, Capel Tygwydd; Rev. J. Davies, Llanllwni: Rev. Capt. T. B. Williams, C.F. Rev. Daniel Thomas. St. David's College School, Lam- peter. The chief mourners were:—Mrs and Mis, Jones (widow and daughter); Miss Felix (sist-er-in-Iaw;) Mr. Felix (brother-in-law) Rev. W. W. Poole Hughes, M.A., warden of Llandovery College (cousin). Beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin from Mamma and Kate, members of Llandyfriog Church, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliams, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Evans, Miss Davies, Bays Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Evans, and all at Maeiseithin: Rev. and Mrs. E. 0. Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ddol; Hilda, Sarah Davies, Castell; Tom and Evelyn; Miss Davies, Dyfrig; Mrs. D. L. Davies, Henry J and Annie: Coningsbj tory. •

Carmarthen Board of Guardians OFFICERS' SALARIES INCREASED. Mr Benj. Salmon, St. Clears (vice- chairman), presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians on Satiiritv.-The overseers of Lanstephan wrote asking that a temporary guardian be appointed until Lieut. Rich- ards, Pantyrathro, returns. They did not want co supersede the present member in any way —The Clerk (Mr. John Saer) said he/explained to the Assistant Overseer that no one could appoint a person in the absence of Lieut. Richards on active ser- vice. The Relieving Officer and Highway Surveyor had been instructed to consult Mr Francis Downs with regard to any mattors in connection with the parish. In fairness to the overseers, the Clerk said they did not wish to interfere at all with Lieut. Richards' Qffice -The Chairman: A3 1 the Clerk has explained, it ii evident we cannot do anything i'n the matter.—The Clerk read a-letter from Mr. A. K. Mayall, now chief constable of Oldham, resigning 'his poat as iassjstant relieving- officer of vagrants, which he held when Head Con- stable of Carmarthen Mr. Saer added that the salary was £ 13 per annum.—The Chairamn said" that personally he did not think there was any need for the office at tho present time, as tramps had greatly decreased.-H.ev. A. Fuller Mills moved that the new Head Constable (Mr. Herbert Hilton) be appointed to the post.—Mr. Richard Jeremy (Newchnrch): As long as there is no work and there is a chance of saving £ 13, I propose that we do not make the appointment for the time being.—Rev. A. Fuller Mills: You never know what day accidents might happen a.nd we should be in a fix.—Mr. R Jeremy: We had better 'appoint Mr. Mill as temporary officer (laughter).—The Chairman: Mr. W. R. Evans, relieving officer, is in the town in case of an emergency.—Rev. A. Fuller Mills withdrew his motion, and the amend- ment was carried.—It was decided to apply to the Local Government Board for permission to renew the present nursing arrangements at the Workhouse which had been approved of by that authority for the past, six months.—The Master (Mr. J. P. Jones), in his renort. stated that divine service was conducted in the female sick ward on the 30th December by the Mission Friends. The number of inmat-es in the House on the last day of the week was 40, against 55 for the corresponding period last year. He received a cheque for 23 17s. 6d. from Mrs. Pryse-Rice, president of the Red Cross Society, Carmarthenshire Branch, on behalf of the Executive Com- mittee, to provide a treat for the inmates. This had been complied with, and the treat consisted of boiled ham for breakfast on New Year's morning, cake and buns for tea. and one ounce of tobacco for the male ( inmates, also tea and sugar for the female ¡ inmates. On the 4th inst., Mrs. Lloyd, Gilfachwen, visited the House, andl gave the Matron 2s. 6d. to divide between the male inmates. On tine 6th inst., Mr. Jones, Newport, and friend, visited the female sick ward and srave a tea, consist- ing of cake and buns. During the afternoon Miss Bradbury Jones entertained the in- mates with a few solos, which they thor- oughly enjoyed. The JOURNAL Co. Ltd., "Welshnian" Co. Ltd., and Weekly Re- porter" (per Mrs. Lawrence), have kindly sent copies of their newspapers to the House regularly throughout last year as usual. On the 2nd inst., Mrs. S. Rudman Saunders visited the house, and made he ,,ai -3 following entry in the visitors' book: I visited the female sick ward and found the patients very contented and happy." On the 9th inst, Mrs. Edith Allen visited the house and made an entry stating that she found the patients oontented and happy "lnd well looked after by the Matron. RURAl, DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. James Lewis, Laugharno Parish (chairman), presided over the monthly meeting of the Carmarthen Rural District Council on Saturday.—The salaries of the officerg were considered and increased as f(flows:-Mr. -John Saer, clerk. £ 100 to £ 130; Dr. L. M. Bowen-Jones, n.edical offi- cer of health, £ 170 to 9190; Messrs. W. E. Jones (district and building surveyor*, £120 to £ 135; lr. Cad Protheroe ..(district <aurveyor), 9117 to £132; Mr. Edward Morgan (district survevor), £102 10s. to 911.7 10s.; Mr T. D. Williams (inspector of nuisances), £ 100 to £11!); Mr. g. M. Job (inspector of nuisances) F,110 to £125. The increase did not affect the war bonus al- ready granted to the surveyors and inspec- tors.—Mr. R. Jeremy (Newchurch): I am prepared to move that the officers do not ask for another inei-ea.e.-Mr. J. J. Bowen (Llangunnpck): There are fiteed. prices for all kinds of food, so there will be no need for them to ask fcr a further increase on account of the advanced cost of living.— Mr J Jones (Plas): I think that after the war thev will come back and ask us to reduce their salaries (laughter).—MLsa Howell, Penrheol, wrote resigning- her position as a member of the Rural District Food Control Committee. It was decided to discuss the appointment at the next meet- ing.—Mr. J. J. Bowen tske4 if 1h9 rpuncil could do anything for procuring oil for the farmers. If corn were wanted farmers should hpve preference in securing a simply of oil for the engines.—The Clerk said he understood that the matter was before the War Agricultural Committee that morn- ing. -A committee recommended that a horse and cart be purchased for hauling stones, and Mr. J..J. Bowen, in the course of a discussion, said that if they did not supply stones for the road the farmers would not to he able to psroduoo food. It was decided tQ advertise for the hire of a li,oi-e and cart.. SCARCITY OF WATER. A letter was read complaining of the scarcity of water at Gorslas, and Mr David Stephens (Llanarthrsev) said there had been no water there for months. There were from 15 to 20 houses where the people had not seen water for months and yet thev had to pay the rate.—Mr. J. J. Bowen: The trouble is they are paying for the expense of laying down the pipes. Presumably tho water was there. M.r. Dd. Stephens—Cannot we do something with the Llandilo Council to bring us a supply. We have a contract with them, and cannot we compel them to keep the contract?—A letter was also read from the caretaker of the water stating the supply was verv irre-,tilai- of J. J. Bowen said the council only paid for what they got as the water was measured by a meter.—-Mr. David Stephens: But the consumers have to pay the rate whather they have it or not -The matter was left in tho hands of the Clerk, the Inspector, and Mr. David Stephens.—It was decidod to support an application of the Gorslas Co-operative Societv to the Ministry of Food for a per- mit for petrol to enable the manager to 0 obtain food supplies for the stores,

LLANGADOCK. The Rev. Moses Davies, Treorchy. has de- clined the invitation to the pastorate of the C.M. Church that has been without a minis- ter since September last, when the Rev. Llewellyn Davies left the country and be- came pastor of Lampeter Church. We are given to understand that the Rev. Solva Thomae. Woodstock, has now been ap- proached on the subject. Mr. Thomas is the son of Dr. Thomas, Llandovery, and would make an ideal pastor of the churches where his father once laboured with unqualified success.

LLANSAINT. During the Christmas holidays much money has been collected towards the Sol- diers and Sailors' Comfort Fund in the dis- diers and Sailors' Comfort Fund in the dis- trict of the above village. A prize drawing realised £19. and Ell, was collected by a few of the bind under the leadership of Mr. Tom Smith. A Christmas stocking given by Capt. •Gower, Post Office. realised JBI 18s., and a fowl given by Mr. Hughes. Lanlay, and raffled by Mr. David Thomas realised £ 1 9s. A fowl, given by Mr. Jones, Higbpark, 'realised 16s., which was collected by Mr. William Davies and Mr. Gwilvm Samuel for wheeling the barrow. An apple was sold, for which the nice price of J62 4s. was paid to the committee. All this money will be a good start to carry on the good work for the New Year. We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Harriet Williams. Penyback, St. Ishmael, aged 84. She was highly respected by all, and she leaves two daughters to mourn her loss. Her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Standen, who lived at London, was buried the same week as her mother.

{ MR. W. ST. DD. JENKINS, C.B.E. | Mr. Walter St David Jenk ms, Assistant j Director of Con- tracts in charge of naval sup- plies at Car- diff, who. as re- ported in last week's Jour- nal," was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He is a Carmar- then man, being the son of Mr. Walter Jenkins, formerlv jewel- i ler in Guildhall- square, and now of Brighton.

GLYNARTIIEN. Miss Hettie Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Li. Jonej, of l'enygraÏ.g, has just gained the Lowor Division Certifi- cate of the R.A.M. and R.C.M.

DREFACH—VELINDRE. The jumble sale held on Saturday last at the Bryn Saron Council School, in aid of the local Soldiers' Fund, was a success beyond anticipation, although the un- favourable weather prevented many from sittending. In the unavoidable ausence ot the president, Airs. Nowlaud, Dolhaidd, the sale was declared open by AJirs. fi. Loyd Jones. Penrallt. 'J.no net proceeds amounted to about £ 100. The iollowing auctioneers, gave their services free:—Mr Josiah R. Jonel (of Messrs Thomas Jones and Sons); Mr. Harry E. George, Bryn- 'teiiy, and Mr. John Davies, Alitwalis. The dvent, including drawings for substantial prizes, stalls, sales, and tea tables, super- vised by a cheerful band of hard-working ladies, and their efforts brought in a sub- stantial sum to the funds. The chairman of the committee is Air. Owen Llewellyn, The Stores, Drefach; secretary, Air. David Evans. Gamwy, Drefach; and treasurer, Mr. John Jones, Gwalia House, Velindre. This is the second jumble sale held under the auspices of this patriotic committee. The remains of Mrs. Rachel Jones, Aber. gavenny, Llangoler, whose death took place on the previous Saturday, 'vere interred at Henllan Churchyard on Wednesday. The officiating dergy were the nev. ~~enry Jones, B.D., vicar of Llangeler, Ind E. J Davies, rector of Bangor-Teifv and Hen- llan. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Evans, Abergavenny (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, Tonypandy (son); 1\1,.s C. Jones, Closygraig; Air. Lewis .iai-xs anti Miss Katie James, Parkyderi; and Mr. T. Lewis, Cilfrew, Neath. The deceased, who was 69 years of age, was wc'l-wu )wn and highly irespected in the district, her estimable qualities having endea.ed h..r to a large circle of friends. She was the oldest church member at Henllan. Her husband, the late Mr. Evan .J ones, pre- deceased her eight years ago.

LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH. L Heartiest congratulations to Miss M. M. Thomas, Cross inn Villa, Llantihaneel-ar- arth, on their success in passing the 1st Cla.¡;s College of Precopxors examination, held at Carmarthen last December. She was a pupil of the Rev. J. R. Saunders. .M.A.. Pencader Grammar School. The result of the examinations of the Col- lege of Preceptors was announced last week. In the official list was the name of Miss M. M. Thomas, Cross Inn Villa, who has passed in the First Class in the subjects required.

AIAES YCRU GIAU. We regret to report the death of Miss Elizabeth Evans, Penpompren, Llanllwni, at the early age of 21. Deceased had be.-n far from well during the last twelve nicnths. Her mortal remains were laid to rest at Llan. llwni parish churchyard amid manifestations of deep sympathy. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. B. Evansfather and mother) and family; Miss Evans, Llandyssul (cousin); Air. and Mrs. W. Jones, Caerneuadd (uncle and aunt!; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Blaenpwll (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Jones, Llandyssul (uncle, aunt and cousin). The Rev. J. Davies, vicar, officiated at the house and graveside. A wreath was sent by the scholars of Capel Nonni and also by Mr. aDd Mrs. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens. Alderwell, and Miss M. Bowen Evans, Blaenpwll. Under the auspices of the C. of E. Tem- perance Society a well-attended meeting took place last Friday evening at the National Schoolroom under the chairmanship of Mr. D. Joms, Maescoch. The speakers of the eing —Rev. James, Rhydybont, and Mn Derwenydd Morgan, Penoader, treated the audience with stirring and interesting discourses. Among others who expounded on the subject were Mr. Jones, Glanrhydy- lusgod, and Mr. John Hughes, B.A., Plas- newydd. At Llanllwni Church last Sunday morning a marriage was quietly solemnised between Miss S. Evans, Panteg Shop, and Mr. Rhys Davies. Rhydcaradog. The Rev. J. Davies, vicar, officiated. Recently at Llanelly Miss M. Morgan, Frongoy, was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas B. Thomas, Brynhawk. They have the best wishes of a host of friends.

ALLTWALIS. The death of Mrs. Sarah Lloyd, of Clyn- yreithin, Abergwili occurred at the early age of 29 years. The mortal remains were laid to rest at Alltwalis graveyard on Thurs- day, the 3rd of January. Deceased's hus- band predeceased her by a few years. She left a little girl to mourn her loss; and had of late gone to live with her brother at Ton- mawr. Tho burial service was conducted by the Tonmawr Congregational minister and the Rev. T. Lloyd Jones, B.A., B.D., Pen- cader." We hear that Aliss Rossie Picton, Fron, has left the Council School to take up more advanced education at the Cardigan Interme- diate School.

LLANDYSSUL. This time-honoured festival I" Galan Hen") was held this year on the 11th inst., and was attendod with the usual success. Twelve schools were present, and were catecliised in the following order:—St. John's, Llandyssul, by Mr Jenkins, lav- reader, Liangeler; St. Fruid's, do., by Rev. D. F. Williams, LLangeler; St. David's, do., Rev. E. J. Davies, Bangor Teifi; Pencader, by Rev T. Aladoc Joziei, Llandyssul; Llanpumpaaint, by Mr. E. Davies, lav-reader, Llandyssul; Conwil, by Rev D. Jenkins, Ponboy.r; Penboyr, by Canon J. Lloyd, Un-til) t; St. Bar- nabas, by Rev. D. E. Thomas, Pencader; St. James. Llangeler, by Rev. E. J. Davies, LiandysstAl; Capel Mair, do., by Rev. D. Jenkins, Penboyr: Llangeler. by Rev. K J. Davies, Btuieror feifi: Llan. dyssul, by Rev. H. Jones, Llangeler Each school sang, an anthem, and some of the singin was of a very high standard. On the night of the Calan Hen Festival oil organ recital was given at the Parish Church by Mr. P. R Daniel. A.R.C.O., organist of Llandilo Parish Church, who gave- great satisfaction with hia rendering of the following selections .-—"Triumphal March" (Lemmcns); Aair and Variation in A (Roo); Scherzo in C minor (Guilmant); fa.) Hnmereske (Dvorak), (b) The Answer (Wolstenholme) ■"Aberystwyth," Air and Variations (M'Clean);. (a) March of the Magi Kings (b) Toccata <Dutois). Mr. J. Harry Morse, Pontardub :s. sang "Tyr'd oleu Fwvn" (Pusrhe-i'vami: "Honour and Arms" (Handel!: reeit, "Thus saith t'-o Lord." and uir, "But who may abide" (Hindel). ,Mr J. Baker Join's (tenor), Felindre, gas c "'Be thou faithfuj unto death" (Mendelssohn), and "Yr hen ger- ddiJr" (Pughe-T'lvans). Air. n. Morse and Mr B. Jones iali the duett, "Lie treigla'r Oaveri" Miss Jennie Jones, Llandyssul. SD.II™ "The Star cf Bothldhem." and joined Miss Langley, Llindvisul, in a duett 0 Lovely Peace" Madame L. Jenkins-Wil- liams rendered "I will extol Thee." The choir san? a carol. "No room in the Inn, nnd the anthem, "M7,bat are thooef" (Sir .J. Stainer), accompanied by Mr. T. Mor- gan, oreanist. The church was crowded. and it was evident that the efforts of the various artistes met with the appreciation they deserved

agents for the many applications that they have sent us for in- creased supplies of the' Journal, but we would like them to un- derstand that we cannot possibly j at present send larger supplies because of the extreme shortage of paper. Further restrictions in the supply are due imme- diately, and then it may even be necessary to reduce our parcels. A startling fact which may interest our readers is that the actual sale of the Carmarthen Journal" has gone up by. a Thousand copies since the price has raised to Id. per copy. Under the present conditions of paper supply ar.d the present price, this is a fact which is extremely embar rassing. Readers will therefore kindly make their own arrangements if they wish to secure a weekly copy. No back numbers can be supplied, because the issue is sold out every week.

DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN AGRICULTURAL AUTHORITY. The death has taken place at hia residence at Rhyl of Mr. Wm. Hopkins-Jones, orga- niser of agriculture for Flintshire and Den- bighshire, and one of the best-known autho- rities on agriculture in the Principality. A native of Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire, he came of a well-known agricultural family, and after completing his studies at Aberys- twyth College, he went in for agricultural education work. Fcr some years lie was at- tached to the agricultural department of North Wales University Collage, Bangor, and since the outbreak of the war he had worked very hard as organiser of agriculture for the counties of Denbigh and Flint, making Rhyl his centre. His advice and help were much sought after by farmers, and he will be greatly missed by them. He was 45 years of age. and leaves a wife and three-year-old daughter. The funeral took place at Llanarthney, his native place, on Tuesday.

TEMPERANCE PARTY ROUT. A State Purchase meeting held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday night had an unexpected termination. Principal W. J. Evans, Presbyterian College, presi- ded, and the speakers were the Revs. Elvet Lewis and D. M. Davies, Waunarlwydd (a Carmarthen man) and Aid. W. SpurrelL Questions were put by the Revs. E. U. Thomas, D. Williams, Abergwili, and Dyf- nallt Owen, and when the resolution in favour of State Purchase of the Drink Trade was put, it was defeated, and a resolution in favour of Prohibition for Wales, proposed by the Rev. E Ungoed Thomas, and seconded by the Rev. D. Williams, was carried by a large majority.— A similar inoident took place at a State Purchase meeting at Llandilo 011 Tuesday.

MANORDILO. Miss Annie Mary Jones, Trefissy sang the eisteddfod solo at Cwmifor Eiateadfod last week. A very successful concert was held at Her- mon on New Year's night under the presi- dency of Mr. R. Evans, Graigmooh, who made an excellent chairman. Tne secretary was Mr. H. Griffiths, Glanrhydsaeson, while the accompanist was Miss Williams, Cwm- llyrrfe. The programme, which was a long one and excellently got up, was made by friends and members of the cause. The collection was sent to the Blind Soldiers (St. Dunstans).

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. The death took place on Tuesday of last week of Mrs. Anne Evans, wife of Mr. David Evans, Teify View, Cwmcoy, at the age of 65 years. Deceased had been an invalid for 24 yeftn, which she bore with Christian like "patiehoe. She was end by all, and had a wide circle of relatives and; friends. The funeral took place on Saturday. The Rev. D. Evans, Drewen, conducted a brief service at the houae, after whioh the remains were conveyed, to Bryngwenith for interment. The principal mourners were: Mr. David Evans (hus- band); John J. Evans (son); Juggy L. Evans (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Abergwrog; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Wern- fach; Mr. Edward Evans and Mrs. Uew. Thomas, Newcastle-Emlvn; Mr. Johnny Evans; Mr. Edward Lloyd, Cwmcoy; Mr. land Mrs. Evans, Gandwr; Mrs. Morris, Teirfy View; Miss Evans, Pengwetrnfach, and others.

NEW QUAY. During the past few days great quanti- ties of wreckage, in the form of huge planks, etc., and carcases of animals, have been washed up on the surrounding shores. On Saturday morning, a magnificent sight was seen by a large number of towns- people, when a seaplane alighted on the water about fifty yards from the pierhead and came skimming into the harbour. Two men appeared out of it, and immedi- ately a boat was launched by those on shore and put out to assist the airmen to moor their machine. In a few minutes a dense crowd had gathered to witness the unusual spectacle, and wtfceai in their can- vas aprons, hatteee young ladies, and half- dressed gentemen, could be seen hurrying to the spot anxious to get a glimpse of this wonderful machine. In a snort time the tide ebbed and the seaplane settled down on the sand. It was then besieged by scores of adults, and children especially, who wanted to make the most of the rare sight.

RHEUMATISM KIDNEY TROUBLE Rheumatism is due to uric acid crystala in the joint and muscles, the result of ex- cessive uric acid in the system What the kidneys failed to remove as nature in- tended. which ia al&o the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout, urinary trouble, stone, gravel, dropsy. Estora Tablets, a thoroughly harmless specific based on modern medicinal science are the success- ful treatment, and have cured numberless obstinate cases after the failure of fill other tried remedies, which aocounts for their superseding out-of-date medicines sold at a pride beyond all but the wealthy. Women frequentlv suffer from ills, acnes and pains, under the impression that they 'are victims of ailments common to tfasr sex, but more. often than not it is due to the kidneys, and in such cases Ettora Tab- lets will set them right. Fst.ora Tabl(-ts-an honest remedy at an honest prjoe-l!3 per box or 40 tablets or 6 boxes for 6/9 All Chemists, or pcxtfafre free from Estora Co., 132, Charing Cross Road. London, W.C. Carmarthen Agent: A. 1. Jones. M.P.S.. 16, Lammas Street. (S597—19:3

FEEING WM OFFICER WINS M.C. CJo.-sergt.-major Tom Davies, B.A., a master at Newport Higher Elementary Schools nag been awarded the M.C. H* 's a native of Felingwm, Nantgarodig. He joined the R.W.F. in October, 1914. He litis been rhairnian and secrntary of the Newport Welsh Society and president of the Newport bHanch of the National Union of Teachers.

Thus « correspondent writes :-So.. Welsh farmers deserve to be in the land and not on it. They arel now placing their money on mortgage on land at 4 per cent. istead of buyig War Bonds. These b-k- boneless jelly fish must be descended from JorusalecH artirhokes. The Bankffosfalen Soldiem, Commie have decided to forward another !Os- t? each soldier serving from the district. This has been done before, and was very much appi e~ tiiated by the soldiers.

LI .ANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH. It is nleasing to ireport that Pte., D, J. Enoch, A.S.C., Doifor Mills, who has re- cently undergone an operation for appendi- citis in Rouen, is gradually improving, and hopes shortly to be transferred to a hospi- Private Dan Evans, S.W.B., .{ F f y n o n lewydd, Llan- Iwni, who was illed in action in ranee. He was evr y popular. Memorial services in con nection with his death ,vere heldi at a Japel Nonni on iunday, when here was a large gathering pre- sent. Last week Mr. John Enoch, Dolfor Mills, received information from the War Office stating that his son, Pte. D. J. Enoch, is progressing favourably. Pte. Enoch was ad- mitted some time ago to a hospital at Rouen suffering from appendicitis of an acute form and had to undergo an operation. It is hoped that he will continue to improve in his health and that no relapse will set in. ABERAYRON. Among local boys home over the week- end were Messrs. Hughie and Dewi Jones, Castle House, and Mr. Percy Lloyd, Pant- teg Villa. A whist drive was held at the Assembly Roms on Thursday evening of last week, when an enjoyable time was spent. The proceeds went towards getting cigarettes, etc., for our soldiero and sailors. The wounded soldiers stationed at the V.A.D. Hospital attended. BRECHFA. During the past few weeks five of our brave soldiers paid a visit to their homes in this neighbourhood—some from training and eome from the trenches, looking very fit and cheerful, and in each case an impromptu free reception concert was mustered in their honour" with no lack of, willing helpers. Owing to the proceeds of a' successful jumble sale held here a few weeks ago, each soldier was presented with a goodly sum of money and a silver cigarette-case. Their names were: Privates Dd. Jchn Jones, Rose Cot- tage: Tom Lewis, Fronhaul; Harry Holland, Castle Green (I rom France); Sergt. J. J. Thomas, Penybont; and Leonard Payne, late of Pantycerrig. They all carried away oiir best wishes for victory and a safe return. HENLLAN AND DISTRICT. On Saturday evening at the Aberbank National School, a reception meeting was held, when the following looal "boys" home on leave from active service were each presented with a cheque from the local soldiers and sailors' welfare fund:— Staff-Sergt. Ashby, Brynhill; Driver J'ohnny LOwis, 1, Railway-'terrace, Hlen- llan,' and Pte. Evan Jones, Pantmawr, Maesllyn. The latter, who is a wounded soldipyr, has lately been discharged from the army. The presentations were made on behalf of the committee by Mrs Davies, School House: Mrs. Evans, Woodlands, and Miss Evans. Llain Farm. Addresses were given by the Revs. E. J. Davies (chair- man) W. J Evans. Llanfair; Messrs, John George, Bryna'oleu, and Elias Rees, Pangallt Sergt. Ashby, in thanking the committee, said how very welcome were the comforts which were regularly sent them by the Henllan Committee, and that they were far a.i)c"d of most districts in encouraging and cheering their "boys" who were doing their bit. LLANSTEPHAN. Among those home on leave from home stations were Trumpeter Joseph Hoare, Llwyn House, and Corpl. J. Owen Thomas, Rose Villa. Pte. Arthur Williams, Pen- towin, arrived from the trenches last Satur- day morning for fourteen days' rest. He has seen over twelve months' active service, and has passed through many stirring events without any harm. May his luck continue. Pte. Christophe Mathys, a former Belgian refugee, recently paid a visit. He is in the Belgian Army now actively defending his country on his native soil.