The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

War Jottings. CARMARTHEN. Sapper Ritchie Davies, R.E., 16, Notts- square, is home on. a month s leave from France, being a time-expired man. bap- per Davies, who liais come from hospital at Boulougno, was recently gassed "i prance, lie has served 15 months on the Western front, and previous to that had served in L the East, and was invalided home from the Dardanelles with enteric fever and jaun- dlpte. D. Jones, Labour Battalion of 37* i Priory-street, is home on a fortnight s leave from France. Pte. Jones, who^ was £ formerly employed with Messrs. J. Cross- man and Son, Blue-street, has oeen on the Western front for 18 months, and this is his first leave. He looks very well ,Ilnd £ i. | Lieut. William Frank de Rolante Darfes, I Welsh Regiment, who has been mentioned I in Gen. Allenby's.dispatch for distinguished service in Palestine, is the elder son of E Mr James Davies, J.P., and Mrs. Davies, of Ueheldir. Carmarthen. He served m Gallipoli. He is a barrister on the South Wales Circuit. I Corpl. Phil .Morris, Welsh Regiment, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Morris, The Quay, is home cn leave from France. Corpl. Morris was recently transferred to France from Egypt, where he has spent over three years. He joined the Pembroke Yeomanry the first year of the war. His three brothers are aso on .active service, while his eldest brrther, Sergt. Archie Morns, D.C.M., has made the supreme sacrifice. At Penuel Sunday School on Sunday, a presentation of a Bible was made to Mr. T. Llewellyn, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn, 29, Priory-street, on the occa- sion of his leaving to join the army. Mr. Llewellyn received the gift at the hands of his teacher, Mr. David Llewellyn, on be- hj')Jf of the Sunday School, who wished him God-speed and a safe return. At the evtening service, Che; p/Lstior, Rev. Waldo Lewis, B.A., referred to Mr. Llewellyn's departure, and tendered to him the best wishes of the cnurch. His brother, Gunner George Llewellyn, is with the colours. Pte. John Lewis, Welsh Regiment, son 'of the late Mr. Daniel Lewis, Nant Villa, Llandilo, and brother of Mrs. Thomas, 5, John-street, Carmarthen, is home on a fortnight's leave from France. Pte. Lewis, who was formerly employed with Messrs. Singers Co., Ltd., Lammas-street, went out to Egypt in March, 1916, and was wounded in the fighting in Palestine. He remained in the East until April of this year and came over to France in May. His brother, Pte. Herbert Lewis, South Wales Borderers, has served in Mesopo- tamia and France, and is now in this country. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, 9, St. David's- street, received news on Monday that their fourth son, Sapper William Thomas, R.E., had died in hospital in Malta on June 12th whilst undergoing an operation. Sapper Thomas, who was 32 years of age, enlisted in March, 1916. He spent two years in 'Salonica, and was taken to Malta suffering from double pneumonia. Of, a genial and I amiable disposition, he was very popular I in the town, and the news of his death was received with deep regret by his many friends. He was also held in high esteem by his superior officers and comrades in the army, and while at Malta had endeared himseif to all he came in contact. Prior to the war he was employed -\yith Mr. Reels DavitA*, contractor. His brother, James, has been in France since the out- break of war. The deepest sympathy is I' extended to the bereaved family. Lieut. J. L. Richards, Pembroke Yeo- manry, attached to the Welsh Regiment, also mentioned in the same dispatch is a son of Mrs. Richards, Pantyrathro, Llan- stephan. Lieut. Richards has spent a long period in the East. He is a member of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. < Pte. Wm. Jones, SOl.It!), Lancashire I Regiment, 3, Tanerdy, was wounded on i June 7th in the left leg in France. He is 1 now in hospital in Hampshire, and is get- tir^g- on as well as can be expected. Pte. Jones previously served at Salonika for 17 months, and was invalided"home with malaria lever. He was formerly a collier at Senghenydd. Lieut. (Acting Major) A. Evans, M.C. (T.F.), has been gazetted acting lieut.- colonel it; the Corps of Royal Engineers. He is qt son of the late Mr. David Evans, and of Mrs Eyans, Bridge-street, and be- fore war Nvajs engineer :at Peterborough Post Office. He has been twice mentioned in dispatches while serving in Gallipoli and Egypt, and in addition to the M.C. has re- ceved the Kng of Serbia's decoration, off the White Eagle. He served in the South I African War. Mrs. W'lliarns, Cainbiay House, on Sun- day, received a telegram from the War Office intimating ftiat her only surviving sor, Lieut. EI. G Williams, R.W.F., was IJing dangerously ill iu hospital in Rouen suffering from gunshot- wounds. Mrs. Williams, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Williams, crossed over to France on Tuesday to see her son. Lieut. Williams joined up at the outbreak of war, and served in Salonika for 19 months, from where he was invalided home. He has biien in France since April. It is the sincere wish of his many friends, among whom he is popular, that he will soon recover. His brother, Second-lieut. W. J. M. Williams, I Royal Welsh Fvteiliers, was killed near La Bassee, 7th February, 1916. News has been received by Miss Jones, Fronheulcg, Lihuiellv, that her brother, Lieut Carltoiji G. Jones, R.W.F- formerly auctioneer and estate agent at Llanelly, has been awarded the Military Cross. Lieut. Jonds is a Carmarthen man, being the son of the late Mr. Chas. Jones, who used to live in Spilman-street, in premises now occupied by the County Offices. Lieut. Jones has been in France several months. His Carmarthen- acquaintances learnt of his distinction with much pleasure. Sapper J. R. Lewis, RE., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Old Station Road, is home on his first leave from France. Sapper Lewis, who was formerly employed at the G.W.R. Sheds, has been on the Western front for 18 months. His only brother is also in the army. One of the recipients of, the honour of the 'M.B.E. is Mr. D. Jones, son of Mrs. Jones, of Gwynbrane; Ldanpumpsaint, and late of Bronwydd and the Railway Hotel, Llanpumpgaint. Mr. Jones was once a dis- penser, volunteered for and served in the Boer war, and since then has worked at the War Office, evidently to the satisfac- tion of his chiefs. He has many friends in and around Carmarthen who will be glad to hear of his success. Corpl. D. E. Taylor, Dragoon Guards, second son of Mrs. Taylor, Francis-terrace, Carmarthen, has been awarded the Meri- torious Service Medal, and his name ap- peared in the official list on Thursday. Corpl. Taylor, who enlisted early in the war, has seen considerable service on the Wes- tern front. He was formerly a clerk at the County Offices. His brother is engineer- lieutenant in the Navy. An a.musing incident is told by a Car- marthen man invalided- home from the war. He was waiting about at Mystapha, a way- side station in Palestine, when a trainload of soldiers drew up at the platform. A particularly brawny specimen, leaning out of one of the compartments (or rather trucks) dressed in sun helmet and shorts only. yelled "Any Carmarthen men on the platform?" "Yes," replied the narr-ator of this story, going forward. He was aston- ished at finding himtsdlf gripped by the hand of an undoubted Carmarthen man whose face he knew well, but who was ad- dressing him,a torrent of welcome uttered in the broadest of broad Scotch accents- It was afterwards explained that the "Scotsman' had sojourned so long with Scotch Tommies that he had unknowingly acquired the burr of Harry Lauder, but he was a Carmarthen boy without doubt, and was once known in that town as P.C. WHITLAND. Lieut. N. H. Oakley Evans, A.S.C. (M.T.), who has been in France since last September, was awarded the Military Cross on the field for conspicuous bravery. He is well known in Whitland, being a grand- son of the late Rev. Evan Rowland, Llwynybrain. Lieut. J. Garbutt Hutchinsbn, "A.S.C., who h a. won the Military Cross, is the son of the late Dr. J. G Hutchinson, of Kine- ton, and of Mrs. Rowland Thomas, of Parke, Whitland. At the beginning of the war he held a commission in the Welsh Horse, and served with the. regiment in Gallipoli, where he was wounded. He transferred to the A.S.C. (M.T.) in Octo- ber, 1915, and has been in France since November, 1916. NEWCHURCH. Pte. Wm. Davies, Machine Gun Corps, son of Mr. W. T. Davies, WaunlTan-uchaf, Newchurch, is now officially reported to have died two days after the fighting at Cambrai on November 30th, 1917. Pte. Davies. who was reported missing last November, joined up in 1917. He was very popular in the district, and was highly esteemed bp a large number of friends. On Sunday evening, the 9th inst., an impressive memorial service to the late soldier wafs heid at Elim Congregjational Chapel, where Pte. Davies was a faithful and a valued member. The Rev. David Roberts Glais, the former pastor of the church, officiated, and made touching refer- ences tc the deceased, and, on behalf of the church, tendered the deepast sympathy to the bereaved family. Messrs. T. Jeremy and John Phillips (deacons) also referred' to Pte. ïDavíes in sympathetic terms. Suitable hymns were sung. The service was largely attended. On Tuesday, the 11th inst., at New- church, a handsome tablet wa« erected by Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Plough and Har- row, to the memory of their beloved son, Evan, who fell in action in Palestine on 6th November last. The sculptor was Mr. Thomas Evans, Henfwlch Stores, and the tablet bore, in addition to the deceased soldier's name, etc., the inscription: "Greater love than this hath no man, that he lay down his life for his friends." Mr. Evan Griffiths was a quiet, genial young fllow, much beloved by all in the locality. and this last tribute paid to his memory was but a small recompense for his supreme sacrifice. HENLLAN AND DISTRICT. I Corpl Tom Havard, DISTRICT. Gorpl Tom Neuadd Henna is in hospital at Christchureh, Hants, suffering from. a gas attack. He is at- tached to the Welsh Guards, and went out with the first detachment about August, 1915. His brother, Jim, is in tuatterick, Yorks recuperating from gas and trench fever. He is attached to the Northumber- land Fusiliers, the regiment to which has cousin belonged,—the late Lieut. R. Bifj|| non Davies, iLlwvngwern, Henjlan—ptw? non Davies, iLlwvngwern, Henjlan—ptw? to ris joining the R.F.C. Pte. Tom Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Rail way-terracd, Henillanj, I in hospital at Readig suffering from a gas ,attack. He has another brother serving with the forces in France, and another ;11 Salonika. KIDWELLY. Sergt. WdGf- Griffiths, South Laneashires, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Griffiths, Ladi-wen "as been awarded the Military Medal. Ho led a successful raid into the enemy trenches on Sunday, 2nd inst., and brdught his party back into sto f ety, the only casualties isustained being a few wounds. The enemy did not have such a clean sheet. He is expected home' shortly to take a commission. His host of friends in Kidwelly are delighted to lietr of hia success Sergt. Wm. Evan- R.W.F., eldest son of Mrs. Evans, The Greyhound, is spend- ing a months leave at home from Salonica,, where he has been for over two yeaat. He looks well. A pleasant sensation wni3 experienced by the older generation of Kidwellyites e- cently, when it became known that Sergt. Tom Home, Canadian Forces, was visit- ing his native heath after an absence from old country of '28 years. He was 23 years of age when he set sail for the U.S.A., so that he is' now 51, although looking .conisiderablv younger. The de- light of his aged mother, Mrs. Home, Bridge-street, ,at the return of her .long absent son, can be imagined. He left for the front early last week. Sergt.-major D. John Lewis, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lewis, Lady-street, is also visiting the old folks, en route to a cadet yhool to undergo training prior to taking a commission. He has had a long, and arduous experience in the fighting zone, and has made rapid pro- gress from the ranks. Another recent visitor was Cadet Edgar Davies. son of Ma1, and Mrs. Jos. Davies, formerly of Ferry-road, who is approach- ing the end of his training. He has seen a good deal of actual fighting and was re- commended for a commission on the field. Kidwelly lads, it will be seen, are holding their own with credit. •MYDDFAI. A reception concert was held last Wed- nesday night at Myddfai School to wel- come home from a London Hospital, Cap- tain and Adjutajnt 'Willie Evans,. M.C., son of Mrs. Evans, Peritwvnyraur. Capt.. Evians was severely wounded in the April Push in France. The chairman for the evening was the Rev.. D. J. Evans, vica^r. A lengthy programme was gone through. Captain Evans, though onrt 26 years of age, has (lone remarkably well, having risen from the Tanks."1 LLANDYSSUL. On Wednesdav, a reception meeting was held at the National School (which was crowded) to welcome Corpl. W. D. Jones, 2, Cilgwyn row, who is home on leave from Salonica after over two years' service. He has been recommended for a commission, and will shortly be leaving for Chiseldon, Wilts, for training at an Officers' Training Corps. The chair was occupied by Mr. Price, Post Office, who, on behalf of I the Uandyspuji Sailors and (Soldiers' Re- ception Committee, welcomed Cci-pl. Jones to his native town, and complimented him on the good work he had done. The Chairman also referred to the loyalty of Corpl. Jones' family. His father is Sergt. J Jones, who did 16 years' service in the Volunteers and Territorial Force. CorpL .1ack Jones is on the Headquarter s Staff in France, where he recently aruved from Palestine, having taken part in the taking of Jerusalem and other historical place, Speeches were also dcHoered by the Rev. Madoc Jones (vicar), B. Davies, Zion, and Mr. W. Lewis, headmaster, ^ounty School. Musical items were given. Mrs. W. Jones, Brynhyfrvd, handed Corpl. Jones a cheque on behalf ,of the Llandyssul Sailors and Soldiers' Reception, Committee. LLANPUMPSAINT. A reception concert was held at the above I schoolroom on Wednesday evening of last week to welcome Lieut. Davy T. Lwis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, stationmaster, Station House, on his return from France. Lieut. Lewis vomnteored in the early days of the war, and looks brave and hearty. The chair was occupied by Rev. W. Lewis, Caersalem Nowydd. Lieut. Lewis was also lacoompanied on the stage by Lance-corpl. D. R. Davies, Pte. W. H. Jones, and Sergt. W. Heathcote. The proceeds amoun- ted to £9, which was handed over by the Chairman. A second collection was made for Sergt. W. Heathcote, and the sum of £ 2 10s. was collected and presented him by the Chairman. Also a presentation of a silver watch with a suitable engraving was made bv the school children and staff to Pte. B Jones, formerly assistant teacher at the school. Pte. Jones was unable to be present, and the watch was handed to his father LLANNON. Last Saturday evening, the Public Hall at Cross Hands was crowded on the occa- sion of a reception concert to Nurse Johns. She had been .)n service in Salonika, Malta and elsewhere for over two years. Mrs. D. F. Davies presided. The principal con- tributors to the programme were: Willie Davies, Ivor Evans, Howell Hughes, Gwertno jLang, Marguerite Yloungi, Mrs. Lang, Mr. Gwlym Evans, Miss S. A. Mor- gan. The usual presentation was made. LLANARTHNEY. A reception meeting was held at the Schools on Saturday evening last to wel- come home Mr. Willie Jones, fate of the Welsh Regiment. Willie was wounded in the fighting in France, and has just been discharged as unfit for further 'service in the armv. "The chair was ably filled by Mr. James Maddocks (.senior), Bailyglas. Songs and recitations were given by will- ing friends, and encouraging 'speeches given by Rev. J. Jenkins, vicar; Rev.VS. Jones, C.M., and Mr. W^ J. Thomas, Cf,C. Miss Davies, Wera, presented the hero with the sum of £ 2 2s. on behalf of the committee. Mrs. Jenkins, Vicarage, pre- sided at the organ. The schoolroom was packed to its utmost. Mr. David Jones, Drysllwyn Station, has just retired on pension from his position as foreman platelayer on the L. and N.W. Railway.

SISTER AND BROTHER AS M.B.E. As announced in last week's JOURNAL, Miss Eteldrera Morris, Welfare Superin- tendent at a National Shell Factory, has received the M.B.E. Miss Morris is the .second daughter of. the late Sir itewis ,d, Morris, tho eminent poet, and *of 'ta y Morris, and resides with her mother at Penbryn, Chrmarthen. She has been en- gaged on war work for a long time. Her only brother, AAr. Arthur Morris, naval jarohitect with MeeSra., Armstrong, Whit- worth and Co., of Elswick, Newcastle-on- Tyne. has also been awarded the M.B.E.

KIDWELLY. Great interest is being taken in the effort to organise a War Weapons Week during the first week in July. L5 per head of the population is the sum to be raised by the purchase of War Bonds and W,ar Savings Certificates. A long pull, and a strong pull, and a pull together, and the goal will be reached. The leading men of the town, including the business men, have promised their best support, and it is be- 1ievoo that the working men will rise to the occasion also. Every effort is being made to secure the presence of a tank for the week. A special ladies' committee has been appointed to organise the ladies. Mr. Daniel Meredith presided at a well- attended meeting of the "Welcome Home" Committee at the Town Hall on the 5th inst. In order to obviate the possibility of returned soldiers or sailors being al- lowed to leave without receiving the usual £ ift from the fund, it was decided to "ask the collectors to request the parents or other relatives of the men to notify them :(<<olleetors) offl theM- arrivaj home. The Secretary was instructed to write a letter of sjjicere thanks to the promoters of the eisteddfod recently held under the aus- pices of St. Mary's Welsh Sunday School, for the handsome donation to the fund of B46 15s. 6d., half the net profits. The friends of ike fund will be glad to learn that since its inception in September, 19^7, over E400 has ben paid in to its credit at the London City and Midland Bank. The arrmigemeints in connection with "v\ar Weapons Week" are proceeding apace, and at a meeting of the ladies' sub- committee held at the Town Hall on Mon- day evening in this week, Mrs. H. E. Smart, in the chair, it was decided to make a house-to-house canvass to explain the movement to the residents, and to solicit financial support. A special appeal was made to the farmers attending the local mart on Tuesday by Mr. W. D. James, the auctioneer, who is also honorary treasurer of the Kidwelly and District Local Com- mittee for War Savings. He urged the far- mers to invest heavily on the Tuesday m War Weapons Week, which had been fixed as "Farmers' Day." A highly-esteemed resident, Miss M. S. L-n em Prosser, a member of one' of the oldest and much-respected local families, died on Friday Inst at Elm Grove, the residence of her nephew, Mr. Edwm John. The de- ceased lady, who was 68 years of age, was of a refined disposition, and was very skil- ful with the needle, oroducing fancy work of high merit. The funeral, for men only, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the mor- tal remains being laid to rest in St. Mary's Parish Churchyard, where her forefathers are sleeping their last long sleep. The Rev. Curzon Jones, curate, officiated. The chief mourners were: Messrs. Edwin John and Evan John, P.S John John, Llanelly; Messrs. Phil John (nephews), T. B. Wal- ters and T. Bryant (nephews-in-law). Her brother. Mr. Robert John, Water-street, was unable to be present owmg to serious illness. The late Prosser was a de- vout Churchwoman.. ;On Monday lest, a party of interned aliens, said to be of German and Austrian extraction, passed through the town en route to the Wenallt, where they will be engaged in felling trees. The party num- bered about 50, and appeared to belong to the middle class. Their progress through the town was watched by crowds. The townspeople are 'wondering why these aliens are allowed to come into their midst without a military guard! The Cinema was crowded on Saturday afternoon las" by school children who were the guests of Dr. T. R. Griffiths, Henblas, for whom rousing cheers were given to- j wards the close of the performance. Mr. Tom Owen, the celebrated Welsh comedian, was in groat form. On Friday ilast, the death occurred in Pontyates, after a long and painful illness, of Mr. Chas. Hughes, a native of Kid- welly, and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Evan. Hughes, Water-street. Hjs was a happy nature, and his death is deplored by his fellow workmen, amongst whom he was deservedly popular. He was 33 years -of age and married. deservedly popular. He was 33 years -of age and married. Gunner David Gower, R.S., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gower, ^New-street, and brothetr of Mr. Thomas Gower, the well-known butcher, is on a visit to the parental home. In pre-war days Mr. Gower was a chemist and resided at Barry. He has had many thrilling experiences in his capacity as gunner on a merchant ship, and*has first-hand knowledge of a U-boat torpedo, which has more than once found a billet in a thip on which he was engaged. The last time was about a week ago, but although two or three stokers were killed by the explosion caused by the torpedo, the ship was brought into harbour. He is in excellent health and spirits. The Kdwelly Choir, conducted by Mr. J. Hamans, although failing to annex" the prize at the Bankffosfelen Eisteddfod on Saturday last, srave a highly creditable rendering of the test piece. This was the choir's second essay. The third attempt, let us hope, will achieve victory. Master Arthur B. Morgans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Morgans, Gwendraeth Town, scored his eighth success as a pianoforte player, his record up to date being seven first and and one second price. This, for a lad of 13, is extremely praiseworthy.

HENLLAN. A successful jumble isale, in aid of the D strict Nursng Fund, was held in a; field kindly lent for the occasion by Lieut. Lewes, Llysnewydd. The grounds had been well, laid out in drapery and variety st.ails, and refreshments, and the games' booths were well patronised. The follow- ing were the winners in the chief drawing: —1st (pig). Mr. Evan James, Penffynon; 2nd (white wyandotte), Mr. Daniel Evans, Lletty'rgaib; 3rd (silk blouse), Master leuan Jones, Llwynbedw. Mr. H. E. George, auctioneer, in addition to assisting in every way, gave his services free at tl*e end, when he disposed of a quantity of surplus stock at good prices by public auc- tion. It is understood that the total pro- ceeds wiU be somewhere about JB120. The securing of such a substantial amount is due mairly to the efforts of the organisers I --Dr. Jenkins and Mr. Owan Llewellyn, D r-efach. A most beautifully 'executed eagle lec- tern has been presented to the Henllan Carish Church by Lieut. Lewes, Llysnew- ydd, who is an active supporter of the church, and anxious to see the s&crededifice beautiful as becomes it. On Friday evening, at the Hall, Henllan, the Llan;eier Dramatic Society performed a Welsh drama, "The Maid of Cefn Ydfa. The chair was taken by Mr. H. H. Coe, Blaendyffrpn. Although there were I counter-attractions at Llai-idyssiil and at Newc'<stie-Emlyn the same everongf, the hall was qrowded to its utmost. The. artistes are to be highly complimented upon such an excellent performance of a drama which calls for exceptional histrionic ability. The trainers,—Rev. D. Bonner Jonkiis and Mr. E. D. Jones, C.M., had done their task well. The proceeds were devoted, towards the local Sailors and Sol- diers' Welfare Fund, and it is understood that JB22 was realised The same company performed at Brongest the following even- ing. At Henllan Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jen- kins. Railway-terrace, hospitably enter- tained the company to supper after the per- formance.

LLANYBYTHER There was again a very large entry of all kinds of stock at the Mart on Monday last, and a thorough clearance was effected. Store cattle were selling brlakly. and ewes did lambis were celling exceedingly wdI, of which there was a good supply. Calves were verv numerous, -and 293 fat sheep and seven fat cattle were graded and allocated. Trade ir: cows and calves was also well maintained. Buyers from all parts were numerous, and a good percentage of the fat stock was allocated to the Industrial centres. »

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PONTARDULAIS. Included in the list of birthday Lon. ûlS is Captain John Delahayne. Sampson, Welsh Regiment, France. He is t> o second son of Mr. R. H. Sampson, T.V., gwili, Pontardulais, and grandson o the late Mr. Roger Williams, ;{,. D., I e.o:' ol Llanedy. He has been awarded tt e -A-C. He was educated at Denstine (< l'e§-e and Shrewsbury School. Previous to enlistment he was practising as a solicitor m "lie Mid- lands, when he obtained a commission ill, the 15th Welsh. He has served m FJoltce I since November, 1915. Capt. Samposn s brother,. Lieut. Harold Sampson.- has also been awarded M.C. He was educated at Dentine College and Troubridge School. He enlisted as trooper in the Glamorgan Yeomanry at the outbreak of war, August, 1914. apid sujbsecjueuifcly ot -coni- mission. Two brothers are serving as lieu- tenants in the Welsh Regiment in France. Due to overcrowding last Wednesday evening, a repeat concert was given at the Pioturedrom (again kindly lent by Mr. W Haggar) oy the United Children's Choir, drawn from the boys, girls, and inLnt council school and Llandilo-laly bout school, under the conductorship of Mr. T. G. Davief, headmaster. Ij|landilo-Talybont School. The whole of the proceeds of botn evenings' will He deviated to the Sailors and Soldiers' Fund. It is to be very much regretted that the Bhop assistants7 outing and the visit of the tank took place on tne same day, namely, Thursday. The former journeyed by brakes 1 to Langland, where an enjoyable day was spent All the chldren attending the Coun- cl -ooys, girls and infant departments) and Non-T'roviued School had been gran- ted a holiday, and over 1,000 of them, most of them patriotically dressed and carry- ing" banners, marched from the school at 10 o'clock, headed by the Town Silver Band (conductor. Mr E. R. Pritchard, Mus.Bac.), down to the St. Michiel's-avenue, there to inspect the dumy tank. "Julian Junior.^ Tho investors ''struck" and the "Egbert arnved on the scene by seven o clock,. wittl the result that in 2 hours £ 67,338 was realised. The small village of Grovesend, Pontar- The small village of Grovesend, Pontar- dulais, has lost two of its most popular ministers in less than a fortnight, one leav- ing for an English pulpit and the other for a, promotion. •

PANTTEG. The quarterly meetings of West Carmar- Jfhenshire Welsh Congregationalists were held at Pantteg and Lihanus en Wedne-day and Thutsday in 'last wek. Preaching ser- vices were. hold on Wednesday evening at Lib -"is, Pantteg and Capel Gwyn, when the Rev. D. Peregrine, B.A., Trelech, and Rev. J. Lewis, Blaenycoed; Rev. Ken Evans, M A., Carmarthen, and Rev. T. W. Mor 4-in, PhiUdalphia. and Rev. W. II. Cassnm, TJanybri, officiated. A conference was held at Pentteg on Thursday morning, under the presidency of the chairman jor the year /Rev. J. Lewis, Blaenycoed). The Rev. E..Tones, P-embrev; Rev. GJyndwr Richards. Carmarthen, and Rev. B. Davies, D. D., Newe,ascle-Enilyn, were appointed to -preach at the next quarterly meetings on different subjects arranged by the con- ference. Preaching services were con- t'liued in the afternoon and evening ser- vices. The Rev. Dyfnallt Owen, Carmar- n, and Rev. Lewis, Blaenycoed; H,'v, r. n. Cass am, Llanybri, and Rev. Prof. J. O. Stephens, Carmarthen, officiated. The meetings were largely atended, and r church at Pantteg, with their usual he-pitalit:# provided for all at the ad.ioin ino- schoolroom The singing was or a high orcW Mrs. Evans, Wenallt, ably oredded at 'the organ. The Rev. R. T. Williams presided over the preaching services.

WHITE MILL The death of Miss Maria Roderick took place on Monday evening last, at the early age. cf 26 years. Deceased had been in failing health for some time, und was highly respected by all in the district The fimoral was largely attended y relatives ar.d friends, and took place on Friday afternoon at Nantgaredig (C.MJ biiml ground. The Rev. H. Evans, hite M'M. nev. C. Davies, Siloam, conducted tTio service- at the house. At Nantgaredig Chanel, the Rev. Isaac Davies and the R.ev. J. O Jones, Oirmarthen. officiated. Mrs. Jones-Davies. Glyneiddan, presided at the organ The D. Williams, concluded, the service at the grave^de. The mourners included Mrs. M. Roderu A. White Mill; Mr. and Mrs. J.. Roderick. Tumble; A-Tr, and M'V-. Roderick, Peny- ero^s: MVJS .A. Rodefiok, WHute Mi' M' -s E. Roderick, T.l;infvnydd; Mr. and T. Roderick." White Mill; Mrs Jeu- 1: rm i rthefl Mr. and Mrs. Willia-iis. Penygroes.

LliANDWFEILOG. A remarkable explosion took place at the house of Mr John Davies, Penybont, near Giaumorlois, on the 7th inst. Mrs. Davies found a dynamite blasting cartridge near the house and took it home. not knowing what it was. Her husband also being un- aware of its dangerous nature commenced clearing out its contents with a pin, telling his wife the case would be useful as a lead pencil protector. Suddenly the cartridge exploded with a terrific, sound, and it is I miraculous that the .household of six escaped injury or death, except that Mr.. Davie-s ieft hand which held the cartridge was injured, the thumb -bein,- ripped J lb little* son's held was also bleed- ing from a slignt wound. After dressing the hand, Dr. Williams, of Ferryside, ordered the sufferer to proceed to Llanelly hospital where he was detained a week, and although in in much pain, he is making very fair progress towards re- covery. For some days Mrs. Davids suffered from sKfcck. but is now rallying, her unpleasant experience evidently having affected her health

j RHYDCYMERAU. A special service was held at the 'chapel 1 on Friday last to present Mr. David Evans, Rhydcymerau Shop, with a testimonial in recognition of his, long services, extending over 40 years, as choirmaster and secretary of this church. The movement was taken ia up with marked enthusiasm both in the district and among his friends in other various parts. A sum exceeding £ 60 was collected. This was handed over to Mr. Evans by Mr. John Davies, Bryniau-isaf, one of the oldest members of the church. f The Rev. J. E. Williams presided over a large gathering, and several speakers paid a glowing tribute to the faithful services ren- dered voluntarily by Mr. Evans^ In addi- I t on a few selections were rendered by the choir. Mr. Evans is a keen musician and hns rendered valuable services towards the advancement of choral singing in these lot dints. We wish that his long life of I h west devotion to public interests will be -I c .v.iied with a golden age of serene happi- I

Pte. E. J. Jenkins, Kingsbridce, Gor- I setnon, hes now been officially repeated to I be a prisoner of war in Germany. I » I

LLANGADOCK. Lance-corpl. W. N. Thomas, 62091, B. Co., 9th Welsh Regiment, has been missing in France since March 23rd. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Beilyglas, m ——————————— Llanddeusant, Llangadock, Carmarthen- shire. In civil liffe he was an inspector under the Maypole Dairy Company, and was stationed at Leicester. The parents will be thankful for any information. PENCADER. On Monday evening, 10th inst., a recep- tion concert was held at the Old Chapel, Pencader. under the chairmanship of Rev. J. Lloyd Jones, B.A., B.D. The hero on this occasion was Sapper D. Jones, Emlyn Villa, who has received his discharge from the army. The artistes were Miisses B. Richards, J. James, M. H. Jones. Messrs. David Rees, T. R. Williams, and P Davies. Despite the frequency of those welcome concerts, the interest is well maintained, and a good sum of money was realised and anded to Sapper Jones. At a concert, on the 7th in St.. organised by the Parish Council of Llanfair, near Lampeter, towards their local Soldiers' Fund, the artistes included Miss J. James, Emlyn V.illa, and Master Tom Evans, ■Glynt'aes. Needless to say, their items were highly appreciated. TUMBLE. were highly appreciated. TUMBLE. Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, of Mor-swel, Tumble, has been informed that their son, Private Tom Jones, Gloucestershire Regi- ment, has been wounded and missing since April 4th. Before enlistng n 1914, he was employed as clerk in the Cross Hands Col- I iery Offiees RHYDCYMER ATI. On two recent occasions people here had the 'pleasure of extending a welcome to soldier boys returning home from the tattle- field—Pte" Samuel P. Jones, Pantrhug, and Sergt. James Evans, Tanrhiw. Pte. JoneF was invalided home from France a fev months ago after a gas attack. Serge. Evans is serving with the d Cross in 'L field hospital behind our lines in France a-d is now home on a six week's leave..113 bears a splendid record—having served since the commencement of the war. Pte. Jones and Sergt. Evans were presented each with a cheque of ten guineas at their respective concerts. Lieut. W. Davies, Llether, is making favourable progress at Llandaff Hospital, and#he will probably be home on leave shortly. andohe will probably be home on leave shortly. MAESYCRUGIAU. 011, Thursday night last the Llanllwni schoolroom was crowded by residents to give a rousing welcome home to Sergeant- J. Howard Jones, Glanwern. The chair was filled by Mr. John Jones, Pendre. Since the commencement of hostilities Sergt. Jones has seen service in Egypt, and re- turned invalided to this country, after which he was posted to a staff appointment in Manchester. With the spirit of a typical warrior, however, he left a cushy job for the battlefield, where he was decorated for conspicuous bravery. The reception for conspicuous bravery. The reception organised by the local committee turned out as usual a great success. During an interval Sergeant Jones was the recipient of a sum touching C10-a mark of respect from the assembly. LLANDEFEILOG. It has given the inhabitants- of Llande- feilog great pleasure that one of their soldier boys—Platoon Sergt. William James -Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, of Ladi Wen, has been awarded the Military Medal for hero'c work on the occasion of a recent successful raid by his company on che Western front. This is, we believe, the first awtrd of ita kind that has come to "Llande," and has therefore ardused the liveliost satisfaction. Heartiest congratu- lations to the brave young officor. It was but the other day that he was home on leave, little thinking he would succeed in doing such honour to himself and his parish so soon after his return to the fray. Bravo, Willie! CILRHEDYN. -Third Air Mechanic W. E. Morris, son of Mr. Morris, Yard, Cwmmorgan, who came home on short leave the week before last, has been bedridden ever since, but under the skilful attention of Dr. Lloyd, Newcastle-Einlyn, is progressing favour- aiilv. There was a large gathering at Capel Evan Scholroom on Tuesday evening in last week, when Pte. Evan Davies, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. David Davies, Plyg- yrhiw, was given a presentation. Mr. Hughes, schoolmaster, of Parkyian, conduc- ted and was assisted on the stage by the Rev. J. H. Jenkins, rector of Cilrhedyn, and Mr. Evans, Capel Evans. The follow- ing artistes took part:—Mester B. Harries, Derwendeg; Aftasier D. Thomas, Brvn- heulog; M'ss Elonwy Davies, Ardwyn; Miss Sally Jones, Gwynfryn; Mis Gwennie Rees, Pontgarreg; Mr. D. J. Jones, Penfai; Mr Jdmny Morgans, Dreifa Mills; Miss L. Davies, Lonfach; Mr. A. Thomas; Mr. S. Davies; Mr. J. Jones; Master Percy Jenkins, Ffynonfran; Mr. T. T. Jones, Blaenbowy, and Mr. J. Harries Bowen, Llwynyreos. Pte. Davies, who had come home on a short leave, after being in hospital suffering from a bullet wound in his leg, looked well and fit. He has left for France again. 'The sum of £578. 9d. was collected, and presented to the hero by Miss Davies, Babiog, on behalf cf the com- mittee. After the usual vote of thanks a most enjoyable meeting was terminated bv the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr. T. T. Jones faking the solo. The ac-. oompanists were Miss Maggie Davies, A.L C.M., Llwyncelyn, and Mr. Johnny Morgans, Ilendy. Pte. John Davies, Welsh Regiment, Pen- forest, Cilrhedyn, brother of Pte. Evan Da- ies, is in hospital in Cardiff suffering from tjie cruel effects of the enemy's gas shells. He ;s progressing favourably. Mrs. Thomas. Pantvcoed, has been in- formed that her son, Pte. Tom Thomas, Machine Gun Corns, has been killed in action. His father was the late Mr. John Thomas, butcher, Pantycoed. Pte. Thomas, who was 24 years of age, was very much respected in the district, and his early death is a severe blow to the family. The deepest" sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to them. f I