Welsh Newspapers
Search 15 million Welsh newspaper articles
16 articles on this Page
--Carmarthenshire Education…
Carmarthenshire Education Committee TEACHING OF TEMPERANCE IN THE SCHOOLS. THE CARMARTHEN SCHOOL OF ART. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Edu- cation Committee was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Saturday, Aid. H. Jones- Thomas, Llanfyriydd, presiding. A sub-committee was appointed to in- quire into an application for a new school at Penybank, between Tycroes and Amman- ford. COUNTY SCHOOL FOR GWENDRAETH VALLEY. The CIerI, (Mr. J. W. Nicholas) reported reeoipt of letters from Drefach and Tumble and various sources urging the committee -to take, the necessary steps for the erection of an intermediate* school in the Gwendraeth Valley. Rev. R. H. Jones, Llangendeirne, pro- posed that the committee take immediate steps to secure a site for the school, which, tie said, had been long enough in prospect. Mr. W. Greiville, Llannon, seconded, and the matter was referred to the committee already in existence to take immediate steps. THE TWO SCHOOLS OF ART. Applications were received from the Car- ina; then School of Art and the Llanelly School of Art for an increase m the grants made to them. It was explained that the grant to the Carmarthen School was increased in Janu- ary, 1918, iioisi B120 to £ 200, to the Llanelly School in April. 1918, from £ 175 to JE225. Dr. J. H. Williams, Burry Port, moved that an additional grant of JB50 be granted to each school.. Mr. J. R. Jones, Llanelly, stated that the Llaifelly 'School of Art started with 50 pupils and now there were 240, and the School committee could not hope to carry on unless they had another B150 a year to cope with the number of scholars. Aid. Ben. Evans, Pencader, said the eom- n.ittee should reconsider the control of the Carmarthen School of Art, and the best thing wcuid be to appoint a sub-committee to report on both schools. Aid. H. E. B. Richards, Carmarthen, eyid that was rather a sweeping charge for Ald. Evans to make against the Carmarthen School. Aid. Evans said he did net blame the school committee at all. Aid. Richards—But I do not think. when you make a chaige of mismanagement Aid. Evans—No, I don't make a charge of mismanagement. I ask the clerk to say vhat control we have got. Aid. Richards—You have the control of those appointed to look after it. So far as the funds go, I think the school here has been excellently managed. Aid Evans—I quite agree with you. Dr. J. H. Williams now proposed that an additional grant of £ 100 be granted to each of the schools. Aid. H. E. B. Richards seconded. Mr. L N. Powell, Carregcennen, second- Aid. Ben. Evans, said they ought to h'tve all the facts before them before grant- ing the money. It appeared to him that amount proposed by Dr. Williams was altogether inadequate. By a large majority, it was decided to refer the matter to a sub-committee. TEMPERANCE IN THE SCHOOLS. A large deputation, representing different l-eligibus bodies in the county, appeared before the, committee to urge the inclusion o(J temperance teaching in the day schools' curriculum. Rev. Hugh Jones, Llanelly, who headed the deputation, urged the committee to ask all the teachers to make it a point of teach- ing this great question in the schools. This matter, he said, was not merely a fad of a few, but was one which entered into the life of the country, and the committee should .view the question from the point of view ot the efficiency of the child and the future or the nation. Referring to America, he stated that really he doubted whether it was a re- ligious' question in the 'United States. Possibly they had taken the view that it they were going to take their place in future international competition and markets of I Ion the world, they must look on this question ft cm an economical standpoint. Rev. D. E. Thomas, Idunstephaii, also spoke, and said a sympathetic letter had been received from i.he Bishop of the dio- cese, so the churches were practically united on this question. They wanted to make the teaching in the schools eminently practical in order to bring up good men and women. We could not hope to compete with ou)- great American competitors unless "we equip cur children with temperance knowledge. Miss Rosina Davies, Ferryside, said the women of Carmarthenshire felt that the moral character of their children was even more important than their education, and they were asking the committee to save the children from committing their own mis- take, and thar, was the misuse of alcohol, because they were ignorant of its purpose. It was not meant for human consumption. They should teach temperance in the schools scientifically. After the deputation had spoken, Lady Dynevor said it was very important that the question should be included in the schools' curriculum. The Clerk explained that a resolution was passed about nine years ago, that tlie teachers throughout the county be directed to include temperance instruction in the schools' curriculum." Rev. R. H. Jones, Llangendeirne, said the resolution was all amendment to a pro- position made by the late Rev. Thomas p(, Johns, Llanelly, who moved that peripatetic ttvichers be employed to go round the schools to teach temperance. The resolu- tion left the matter to the head-teachers, ;and where the head-teacher was not in sym- pathy with this teaching, of course it was neglected. He thought the committee should take further steps to ensure that the ecientific side of the subject was taught as well as the moral side, not only in the day schools, but in the continuation schools that were to be established. Dr. J. H. Willinms, Burry Port, moved that immediate steps be taken to put the resolution on the books into operation. i ady Dynevor seconded. Aid. W. J. Williams, Brynamman, pro- posed that a sub-committee be appointed to investigate the matter. They were quite in sympahty with the deputation. One of the deputation "aid that all the teachers should be directed to teach temperance, but there might, be conscientious 0bjedors. Mr. Campbell-Davys, Neuaddfawr, secon- ded, and a committee was appointed to put the resolution into effect. SECONDARY SCHOOL SALARIES. Referring to a provisional scale of salaries for secondary school teachers to operate pending a new scale about to be framed by 1..4 joi'nt committee, thjeClerkJ aid repre- sentatives of the teachers had seen him several times and the sectaries had written him a letter. The teachers raised various points in connection with the scale, but the main point, if agreed to, would enable the matter to tide -over until the new scale, and that was the amount cf increment. The committee had granted an increment of £10 a year. The scheme was to a large extent framed on the Llanelly scale, and at Llanelly the increment is J612 10s.. If the committee granted £ 12 10s., he thought the teachers would allow the other points raised to stand for some time. The committee agreed to grant an incre- ment of J312: 10s. CROSS HANDS SCHOOL. With regard to a new school at Gorslas, the sub-committee who had visited the dis- trict, recommended the Dare Lodge as the site for the school. The committee also inspected sites at Cross Hands belonging TO Mr. Evan Jones. The sub-committee diet not approve of these sites, and thought the new school at Cross Hands should be built as near as possible to the public hall. The sub-committee recommended that the archi- tect should visit the district and try to get a site as near as possible to the Cross Ha nds public hall. The report was adopted, and instructions were accordingly given to the architect. APPOINTMENTS. Head-teacher. Crugybnr Council School—Daniel John Thomas. Crugybar Council School. Certificated Assistant. Gai-tiaiit Council School—Evan Thomas, Lleinau, Trelcch, Llanfymach. Uncertificated Assistants. Cefneithyn Council School—Mary Eliza- beth Phillips, Penybank, Cwmcarnhowell, near Llanelly. Mynyddcerrig Council School—Miss Blod- wen Williams, Cefneithyn School. Pontye-ates (Llangendeirne) Council School (two)—Nellie Davies, Bryn Shop, Cwmann, Lampeter, and Esther Bees, Nantycaws, Llang'unnor, Carmarthen. Garnant. Council School—Eunice Jones, 20. Union-street, Carmarthen. Kidwelly C. of E. School—Regina E. E. Price, 5, Priory-street, Kidwelly. Llannon C. of E. School—Annie Davies, Gilfachwen-uchaf, Llandyssul. Supplementary Teachers. Pantteg Council School-Emily Frances Loosmore, Myrtle Cottage, Kidwelly. Crugybar Council School-Florrie Caroline Davies, Tynewydd, Cwmbach, St. Clears. Cilycwm C. of E. School-Margaret Jones. 46, Herbert-street, Aberdare. .0
CROSS HANDS*'"
CROSS HANDS* Congratulations are extended to Master Ivor Evans on his latest success. He .von first, prim at Drefach, and on Saturday at VVlinfoei (out of 21 competitor") he atr-itn took first prize. He was highly praised by the adjudicator, Mr. Phillip Thorns. Neath. Mis? Gwladys Jenkins. Rock Cottage, Cross Hands, anel Master Glyn Da.-u-s, Brynmawr, Tumble, were recently success- ful in passing the pianoforte examipation 01 the London College of Music
Football.
Football. COLLEGIANS VICTORY OVER THE CARMARTHEN THURSDAYS. (By FREELANCE.") The Carmarthen Training College fully de- served their victory of eight points to nil over Carmarthen Thursday at the Park on Thursday in last week, although it was ob- tained over a very weak team, the Thurs- days being without the services of several of their usual players. The front line was exceptionally light, and lacked scrummaging power. The collegians secured all the score in the first half, both tries being the result of pretty movements. Hal Reed, the col- lege captain, got over with a try after It nice bout of passing, and R. H. Andrews added the extra points. The second score followed some brilliant opportunism on the part of Andrews, who broke through a bunch of about half-a-dozen opponents and registered a really fine try. He failed to j majorise. In the second half the Thursdays showed much improvement, and on one or two occasions had hard lines in not scoring. Final -core.-Ctrtnartbeii Training College, one convorteci goal, on try; Carmarthen Thursday, nil. QUINS' II. v. ABERGWILI. Carmarthen Harlequins II. played Aber- gwili at Carmarthen Park on Saturday in a downpour of rain. Abergwili won by two tries to nil, the scorers being- Lewis Harries and Evan Jones. The teams met for the third time this season, the two previous games being drawn. A COLLEGIAN AND THE 'QUINS. We have received the following communi- cation from a Carmarthen Training College supporter:—Sir,—There is one thing which I feel compelled to bring under the notice of the good citizens of Carmarthen who very rightly, with a true appreciation of local patriotism, rally round their decep- tive Rugger team. Broadmindedness and generosity are invariably accompanied by an attendant weakness,—credulity. The generous, open-hearted man who places im- plicit trust in the good faith of his fellow men, is very easily gulled by those schemers who form part of every communi- ty. Thus the Carmarthenites are being duped and deceived by the apparently credit- able performances cf their town team. At the commencement of the season they achieved an unbroken series of successes against weak teams considerably inferior to themselves but when opposed by a com- paratively strong team at Neyland, they suffered a disgraceful defeat, which reverse was accounted for by stating with inimit- aole duplicity that they travelled "with a weak team." The writer of that "camou- flaged" article little knew^how applicable it was to Carmarthen's idolized team. They regard the performances of the college team —who, not discouraged nor undismayed by a series of crushing defeats, and sticking 10 their guns with bulldog tenacity, with disdainful superiority. Yet though the college team may be the weaker team, they are infinitely better sportsmen. They ac- • vpt a reverse like men, not with that evasiveness and duplicity characteristic of those who lack the proper sportsmanlike instinct-. In future, if you desire to be worthy of the term of sportsmen never make excuses for a defeat, but take it like men with your back,, to the wall. AMMANFORD v. AMMAN UNITED, j Football interest throughout the length and breadth of die Amman Valley was deep- ly stirred by the trial of strength between the rivalling combinations of Ammauforel and Amman United, which took place on Saturday afternoon in the Recreation Grounds. Even the steady downpour of rain from noon onwards did not effectually damp the enthusiasm of the supporters of the respective teams. The United men brought with them a strong following, sporting the team's colours by means of scarlet rosettes, neckties and caps, and the team fielded at top strength so as to doubly sure of preserving their unbeaten record intact. They had once more tle services of Joe Rees, now of Swansea, at full back. Ammanford had also the ser- vices of a. representative side, including Emlyn Phillips, of Llandebic, at outside half. Despite the wind and rain which increased in violence at the time of the advertised start, a crowd of about 2,000 lined the en- closure. The conditions were as bad ns could be for football, when Ammanford, having lost the toss, sent the ball rolling in the mire. One of the United centres made a good return, and the visitors came im- mediately to the attack, keeping close to- gether and short passing. Once Phillips, on the wing, had a chance to round the op- position. but he cut inwards into a bunch of opponents and was hoisted up. Griffiths, the Ammanford inside half, was revelling in the mire, and was himself as slippery as .an eel to hold. As the game progressed, Ammanford were adapting themselves to the conditions better, and had carried play- to their opponents' territory, when half- time came, with no score. In the second half, Ammanford assumed the aggressive, and gave the LTnited men several anxious moments. Joe Roes warded off several at- tacks, but, eventually, after running across, keeping within a few yards of his own line, he was tackled in possession by Jim Rich- ards, and a scrum was fought out. W. J. Davies, one ot the Ammanford centres, then marked In front, of the United goal, bat the ball went low. Short time was played, and the final whittle went without a "core on either side. —— ♦ ASSOCIATION. KIDWELLY v. CARMARTHEN TOWN. rhe return game between Carmarthen Town and Kidwelly was played en the Morgan Arms Feld, Carmarthen, on Satur- day in a downpour of rain. The match at Kidwelly had resulted in a draw of two goals each, and the visitors came determined to make a bold bid for victory. Both teams Wi a much improved side than on the former occasion. The Town captain won the toss and elected to defend the Norton end. Immediately on the kick off the visi- tors were awarded a penalty, but failed to score. Some give and take play ensued, but on more than one occasion the Town team was given off-side whilst still in their own half! This quite upset the play of the home forwards, and the game became disjointed. However, towards the end of the first half the Town looked like scoring, but the ulti- mate shot just, passed over the cross bar. Half-time arrived with the score sheet blank. The second half opened out and the game became fast considering the very heavy state of the ground and the climatic conditions. Both teams made raids upon the goal, but neither goalie was beaten. Palmer, for the town dealt with one or two hot shots in an able manner. The final whistle went with the scoring sheet still blank. Both sets of players showed very good form, and their stamina under such trying conditions as prevoiled on Saturday was very marked. The Carmarthen team was—Palmer H. Smith and Wilmot; T. Thomas, J. Harding, R. Chapman; H. Brown, A. Rogers, J. Hurley, J. Jenkins, H. Humphreys. The referee was Mr. R. Morris, Kidwelly. ♦> 'QUINS' FRUITLESS JOURNEY. Carmarthen Harlequins received a disap- pointment on Saturday, for having journeyed in a downpour of rain to Felinfoel, they found oil arrival that Felinfoel could nOI. turn out 'L team, and the match had to be declared off. It is to be regretted that the Felinfoel secretary did not wire to the 'Quins to explain the situation, and thus save them a fruitless journey. That he did not do so was stupid and inexplicable.
Football Notes
Football Notes (By "RoNer.") In the "good old days" a football matcTi was played between the parishes of Llall wenog and Llandyssul, both in the county of Cardigan. The match took place annually— on New Year's Day. At an early hou'r all the male parishioners assembled. The ball was placed mid-way between the two parishes, and whichever side got the ball inside the porch of either of the parish churches, was the winner. There were no Jules. The players, seine of whom tooe horses, were allowed to adopt any means of getting the ball to its destination. It was an exciting affair and lasted all day. The. event has given place to the Calan Hen Festival, which is held at Llandyssul on New Year's Day. Llanelc/verv Town is carrying on gamely despite adverse fortune. With the New lrear their many supporters, outside the a-.H'ieiit little borough, hope their luck will change. Could not the name of the club be altered to that of the Llanding-at Rover*? Every success, my bonnie boys. On Saturday, Llanelly Steelworks visited Lampeter. Owing to a misunderstanding a few of theii players did not arrive in time for the match. Lampeter fielded a feeble team, several of the regular players being unable to turn out. The Lampeter College Soccer plavers readily consented to assist Llanelly. It was a wet, dimal afternoon, a strong wind and drizzling rain literally damping the ardour of the most optimistic. Those who braved the elements saw a struggle on a slippery ground, which re- minded them of the mud of Flanders. Lampetcr obtained a try, which was con- verted. The pla.y was farcical, as neirher of the teams could make any headway. After a brief spell the players mutually agreed to abandon the match, much to the satisfaction of the drer,ched spectators. ^—
Markets.
Markets. CATTLE. Birmingham (Pigs: daily).-Supplies in- cluded 2,540 from Ireland, 100 from Wales, 40 from the eastern aid 60 from the mll" land, counties, and 104 from Oxfordshire. Live weight price" :-All classes 23s. per score (16s. Id. per stone of 14 lbs.). Dcae; weight prices,—All classes 30s. 6d. per score (21. 4d per stone). Leicester, Dec. 10th.—Smaller entry of cattle, and quality no; so good. Sheep were also in decreased supply; skins made 15s. 6d. to 23s. each. Calves sold at late rates. ( London (Metropolitai Market), Dec. oth. —A few more cattle shown than last Mon- day, chiefly Irish; quality again good, the supply including a faT number of super grade beasts, while cows were again of good quality. Sheep were skown in larger num- bters, and quality was good, some well- meatcd sorts being pemed; skins made more omncy, being valued up to 23s. each. Northampton, Dec. Htb.— Smaller supply of cattle; there were sone well-finished yard- .fed bullocks and cows on offer, several being super-graded, but there were also many un- finished beasts offered, and about 40 were rejected. Sheep again in large supply and generally of nice qualify, a good proportion of wethers and ewes coning off roots being well-finished; skins made up to 25s. each. Calves dearer, Salford, December gth.-Aboiit 700 fat cattle on offer to-day, and quality generally about equal to the average, although several of the Irish were rather rough. Sheep were mostly north country animals of good aver- age quality, but the Wish were plain and half-meated. Pigs at Manchester includeel 735 Irish, 47 Welsh, If Lancashire and 43 Cheshire: quality very good all round and demand brisk. Wolverhampton, December 10th.-Largcr supply of fat cattle, and quality rather better, although "eyenl Very inferior oows were placed in the 4th grade. Fewer sheep on offer, but pigs \ý"re shown in larger numbers. Leicester, December 6th.—Dairy cows in good demand, making1 up to 965 per head, while secondary sorts were also dearer. Barren cows again sold well, but trade for other store cattle was very slow, few buyers being present. Northanmpton, December 6th.-Good sup- ply of store cattle, bat the attendance of buyers was small and trade ruled very slow, .in fact in some cases dealers accepted less money than they had previously given for the beasts, in order to effect sales. Dairy cows in larger supply; lemand only fair for good class animals, whie others were a very dull trade. A few choice down-calvers made up to B76 13s. per lead. Store sheep in much better demand, prices of lambs being 3s. to 5s. per head PROVISIONS. Carmarthen, Satunny.—The supply of butter very small and sold at controlled price. Eegs very scam; price paid 55s. per 1:). Poultry not pleiilfii] and full control price demanded. Cheee 10d. per lb.
Advertising
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN MEN'S AND BOYS' OVERCOATS §is now on view at each of IPadterd & *€o'd Carmarthen Establishments: 13, LAMMAS STREET, WATERLOO HOUSE, NOTT SQUARE. Our Styles are Right! Our Prices are Right! The Utmost Value assured With every purchase. A typical example of the Value tee offer is the S. B. Chesterfield (as illustration j with Velvet Collar. In all newest shades !B Establishments: B 13, LAMMAS STREET, AND WATERLOO HOUSE, NOTT SQUARE. it Our Styles are Right! Our Prices are Right! The Utmost Value assured With every purchase. A typical example of the Value tee offel- is the S. B. Chesterfield (as (illustra,tion;) with Velvet Collar. In all newest shades and wearing materials. Ready for Service, from 79/6 to 129/6. Smartly Cut and Well Tailored.
RAM, LAMPETER.
RAM, LAMPETER. The members of the Pain Debating Society met at the Coedmore School 011 Fi iday, 5th inst., Mr. E. Llewellyn Lewis being in the chair. The motion for debate was "That the Christian Church of the present day does not fulfil its duties towards society." The proposer, Mr. David Ed- wards, Llethercoch, being unavoidably ab- ?<'nt, Mr. Sam Davies, lion. secretary, kinilly- consented to speak for the motion, lie maintained that the church was no longer a power in the land, that it was fast losing the influence which it had some years ago. One reason for this being that its i.aders were insufficiently trained, and were too pa'-oehial in their views. Mr. Timothy Jones, of Glaneiddig, the oppcser, in a fluent speech, spoke of the excellent work wnich the church had done and was at the present moment doing to stem the growing apathy of people. He pointed out how it had worked during the war. There were plenty of activities in the church for young men, and he advocated more study of the Bible, as an antidote to the present- social unrest. Several other members spoke, and on the vote being taken the motion was carried by four votes. Mr. Llewelyn Hmns dt tivered the last lecture of his seiies 01] Thursday, Dec. 4th, Mr. Ernest Davies, Vclinelre, in the chair. The lecturer laid special emphasis 011 the necessity of fanners buying their manure in ae-ce>rdanee with the percentage -of nitrogen 't contained. He also explained very care- fully the working of a system of keeping n.ile-h cows en fodder crops. The following were the fodder crops advocated: (1) Rye, 2 buchels; Vetches, 1 bushel per acre, to be set early in September, and ready for use in May; (2) Rye, 2 bushels; Field Peas, Z bushels, to be set in February and to cut in June. (3) Winter Oats. 1 bushel: Winter Barley, 1 bushel, and Winter Vetches, 1 bushel, to be set in September and cut the latter part of June. Various other com- binations had been tried with much success. At, the conclusion of the lecture a hearty vjto of thanks was accorded the lecturer, and Mr. B. T. Lewis, Talfedw, expressed the wish of the meeting when he said that he hoped the Carmarthenshire County Council would organist-another scries of lectures before long.
FERRYSIDE
FERRYSIDE Mr. Thomas Fisher, clerk and school- master at Waltcii Prison, has been appointed Governor of Carnarvon Prison, in slicee-, sion to the present Governor, who has beer, promoted to Leicester. '\I-e. Fi her i, son of the late Staff-sergt. John Fisher, Royal Carmarthen Artillery Militia. He was born at the Ratterv. St. Ishniael. and was edmr.tcd Ferryside National Schools.
Advertising
) ASK ANY m USER of the Lister Cream xMP Separator. and he wRl MKBSl tell you of the satltfac- tlo" it gives. The reason Is that Its II Design is right, the llll Materials and Work- JJIl manship the very finest W -nothina to go wrong. The Made In Six 8lzes, I K with capacities from H H B kTL « to 80 Gallons. 3 I Cream Separator I can be delivered from stock. r I Write for Catalogue and name of t I nearest Agent, to R. A. LISTER & Co. I DURSLEY, Glos. LTD. j .}t'f;'t{);t é?": ;"i LADIES BLANCHARDS PILLS Arc unrivalled fur all Irregularities, iVc.. ihev speedily afford relief and never tail to alleviate dl utferjnJr, They supersede t'efiiiyr y.il. Pil Cochia. T'.itter .Apple,Ac. "SLANCHARGIS are the Best of all Pills for Women." 80M in bores, Lq. by Jirnnrhes. TAYT.OH'S T»nT"(r Co. Itr^ndirs. nn«l all Oiermsta. or r»o*t prirf-. fr"m LESLIE MARTTN. LTD. CHEMISIR. 34. DALSTON LANE. LOKOO* Vree sample and valuable Dooklet. po<t free. lot. Stamp. (PAll 14 -IC-12
Carmarthen Board of Guardians
Carmarthen Board of Guardians Mr. David Stephens, Llanarthney (chair- man), presided over the fortnightly meet- ing of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians at the Poor Law Institution on Saturday. The Master (Mr. J. B. Jones), in his re- port, stated that Divine service was held in the House on November 30th by Prof. J. O. Stephens for Union-street Congrega- tional Chapel and on the 7th inst. by the Rev. Waldo Lewis for Penuel Baptist Church. The number of inmates in the house on the last day of the week was 53, against 35 for the corresponding period Jast year. On the 2nd inst. Mrs. C. Davies, Poor Law Guard- ian, Bridgend, visited the House, and made a satisfactory report in the visitors' book. On the 12th inst., the Rev. Morgan, Cana, visited the House, and made the following entry in the visitors' book: I visIted this institution on the 12th inst.. and w"nt through the different wards, and was struck with such a large building with so many wards could be kept so clean with ") small a staff. Great credit is due to those who are directly in charge of the plae-e." The Clerk stated that at the House Com- mitter the previous Wednesday the Master liad stated that he could not, provide a very substantial dinner for the inmates for £5. There were now from 56 to 60 inmates fn the IJouse as compared with 34 last year, when £5 was allowed. On the motion of the Chairman, it was decided to allow the Master 97 for the d-'vmer, Mr. Stephens remarking, "We want to treat inmates as we should like to be treated ourselves." The Chairman, the vice-chairman (Mr. Thomas Williams. Pontgaiieg), and the Clerk were appointed representatives to attend the Central Poor Law Conference in lendoll on February next.
ST. CLEARS.
ST. CLEARS. A dramatic recital by Professor William Miles, F.R.S.I., in aid of the funds of the V.M.C.A., was given m the Gwalia Ilall on Monday in last week to a vey full house. In the unavoidable absence of the Vicar (the Rev. J. M. James), who sent a sub- stantial cheque in aid of the fund, the Rev. T. Davi.*s, Sion, presided. The Chairman said that duriug the war the Y.M.C.A. did wonderful work all over the world, and was stiil busy at work. The programme opened with the poem, The Watermill" to zither secompanir/ient, and drew great applause. The next item was mainly for the benefit of the large number of children, and was entitled, The Bishop's Examination of the Children in the Village School." The splendid manner in which the Professor imi- tated the Bishop, and also the rector, curate and schoolmaster caused roars of laughter A rocitai which created a deep impress^n was one taken from Quo Vadis, where the giant attacks the mad bull in the .amphitheatre in Rome to save his Queen during the time of the persecution o the Early Christians by Nc-ro. There were other interesting recitals, and Prof. programme was greatly enjoyed. Madam John Thomas, Llanelly, gave mag- nificent renderings of several songs. She was encored over and over again. Miss Katie Williams accompanied. The i-ecital was brought to a close by Madam 1 homas singing "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," followed by the National Anthem.
[No title]
On Thursday eveninr of last week, the drama. "Ephraun Harrs," was given at the Cross Hands Public Bill, under the con- duetorship of Mr Dai Matthews, Pontar- eiulais. There was a lage attendance. The proceeds were devoted rewards the funds of the Athletic Club in connection with the local branch of Dischared and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors. Mr. D. F. Davies. J P., presided.
CWMCOTIII.I
CWMCOTIII. Recently a successful concert was given at the above school, presided over by the Rev. T. Ehedydd Jones, the pastor-elect oi Pumpsaint anel Cwrtyeadno, who also actea as conductor in an able manner. The pro- gramme consisted of recitations, solos, duetts and by the school children, assisteei t>v Messrs. William Lewis, Chailes Davies, with Tonie Jones and his glee party, who acquitted themselves with great credit. The event of the evening, and the object of the mooting, was the unveiling of a beautiful portrait of our late General Sir James Hills- .1 ohnes, V.C., G.C.. ,LL.D, by Mr. James Jones, carpenter, Tjeedrhiw-naw-pant, the oldest tenant and employee on the Dolaucothi Estate, and whose father and grandfather pit-ceded him in that employment. Mr. Jones spoke with emotion, and dwelt, upon the beautiful traits in Sir James' character as an exemplary employer and landlord. Short addresses were delivered in prose and verse by the Chairman, Mr. T. NA iaiiis, Abermangoed, and Mr. Rvans, the- head- n aster, punetuat'ng Sir James's heroism, patriotism, his deep sense of duty, probity, uiselfishness, and especially his love of chil- (len and Christian transparency. Lady Hills-Johnes was unable to be present, but was presented by Mrs. Welell. Mr. Matthews and others of the staff were also present. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and brought to a close by singing the National Anthems.
NEW QUAY.
NEW QUAY. His many.friends will be pleased to hear that Mr. Clifford James has now returned from the Army, and taken up duties at the National Provincial and Union Bank. Gunner J. Evans, R.F.A., Bridgend, has also been tlemobiliscd. At the Ball Room, Pen Cei, on Thursday evening in last week, a grand whist, drive was held. the M.C. being Mr. D. Phillips, lutorial Sehoeil. The gent.'s first prize was won by Mr. T0111 Gwalchmai Rees, Glanmor Boot Stores, and the laeiies' first prize wa.s carried off by Miss Annie Mary Davies, 9, High-terrace. At the Towyn Vestry, a concert was held by the Soldiers and Sailors' Committee to extend a welcome to Mr. Johnny Evans, Bridgend, and Mr. T. R. Williams, N.P. Bank, both of whom have only recently re- turned from service with the Colours. The chairman was Mr. G. Ivor Davies, C.M. 'he programme was made up as follows:- Solos by Miss Imogen Williams (2), Capt. E. Llewellyn Phillips. Morawel (3), and Mr. Arthur Evans, Bridgend. Addresses by the Revs. T. Jones. B.A., curate; R. D. Hughes, Bethel; Aman Jones, B.A.. Towyn, and Capt. Williams, Loyalty. Capt. Wil- liams gave an account of the work of the committee during the war. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau brought a very enjoyable meeting to an end. The wedding was solemnized at the Towyn Chapel of one who was very ]>opular anel esteemed in the neighbourhood, viz.. Miss Annie Sarah Evans, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. E vans, Nythfa. High-terrace, and Capt. John Sidney Davies, son of Capt. John Davies a.nd of the late Mrs. Davies, Fron- wig. The officiating minister was the Rev. Aman Jones, B.A.. pastor of Towyn. The bride was given away by her father, Capt. John Evans, and attended bv the Misses Annie Mary Davies, P, High-terrace, and Edna DaVies, 6, Queen-street. Mr. Ernest Davies, Mona House, carried out the duties of be-t man. The bride was attireJ in a putty-coloiired gabardine costume with a velour hat to match and wore a fox necklet. After the ceremony the happy couple motored to Carmarthen, where they had luncheon. They then entrained for London, where the honeymoon was spent. They I were the recipients of many valuable pre- senfs.-On Thursday morning. 4th inst., at the Parish Church, the nuptial knot was tied between Miss Grace Jones, Elmford House, and Mr. John Jones, Brynmawr, Breconshire. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H. Eva ns. rector of the parish, assisted by the Revs. T. Jones, curate, anc Evan Jones, M.A., curate cf Cardigan. The bride was given away by the Rev. Evan Davies, curate of Llandyssul. The brides- maids were Mi.s Ada Jones. "Elmford (sister of the bride). The best man was Mr. James Howells, Swansea, a friend of the bride- groom. The bride was dressed in a French- grey gabardine cloth ecat dress and white velour hat trimmed with ostrich feathers .and orange blossom, and wore a white fox fur. She also carried a magnificent bouquet of chrysanthemums and lilies. The bride-- maids wore e-eat dresses of brick coloured velvet with black velvet hats. The cere- mony over, tht wedding party motored to the Ivy Bush Rovnl Hotel. Carmarthen, where they partook luncheon. The honey- moon was spent at H nrrnemouth'.
CRUGYBAR.
CRUGYBAR. A pretty wedding was solemnised at Crugybar Chapel on the 5th instant, the con- tract ing parlies being Mrs. S. A. Williams, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Coedygof, Froodvale, and Mr. John Thomas Davies, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Tynypvllau, Crugybar. The officiating minister was the Rev. D. B. Richards, Crugybar. The bride was given away by her father, and the bridesmaids were Miss Davies, Maestroyddin, and Miss Ceridwen Davies, Cwmcawddu, Llangadock. Ihe bridegroom was accompanied by his father and Mr. John Davies, Cwmcawddu, his brother-in-law. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of at Coedv- gOl, the bride's home, where there were present, in addition to those mentioned- Mrs. Thomas, Coedygof (mother); Mrs. Davies, Tynypyllau (mother): Mrs. Davies, Cwmcawddu (sister); Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Maestrevddin, and others. In the afternoon amidst the best wishes of their relatives and friends, the happy pair left for their honey- moon to Swansea, and on Wednesday, the ICth instant, they returned to Tynypyllau. the bridegroom's home, when the whole neighbourhood assembled to give the young couple an enthusiastic welcome home.
LLAXNON.
LLAXNON. 011 Sunday, the Sunday Sehool Choir of St. Anne's Church, Cross Hands, rendered The cantata, "The Plant of Renown." An address f)¡; Sunday School wcrk was given by th" Rev. D. W. Thomas, M.A.. vicar of I-landet,;e, which was much appreciated. The rev. gentleman preached in English in the evening.