The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

IA ANYBYTHRU The lialf-yearlv rent, audit of the Hiffh- mead Estate tnok place at the Cross Hands Teiiiperaiito llotel last luesd&y, when tho ■numerous "tenants irom the parish of Llan- vhvther and adjoining j>arishes ni bortri counties attend^ k. meet their cbUcatioiis to their resected landlord, Col. U. Davie-s- Eva as Although in advt.r ced age, tha Colonel continues t(. conduct the audit ncr- soi.allv and L-rpet mcry tenant mdb lduallv, iThile'thc .encs were received by Mr. J. Ë. Them as. B:i-clifield (of »ans Bros.). Mre. Oakley, as usual, provid?-4 an excellent, table for each and everyone.

At': Jesoph Morse, who has just died at Bun-y Port, had lived in the house in winch Ite was born and died, for 87 years.

-^though Llanellv is the most important Welsh town out of Glamorgan, it h*e M far dbnft without special constables.

PRIZE DAY ATAMMANKORD Prizes were distributed to the .successful pupila at the Amman Valley County School, on Wednesday afternoon at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, by Mrs. Fisher, Wanstysck, and Mrs. Herbert, Brynmarlais, both of whom are gc>vernors_»f the scihool, and take active in- terest in its welfare. They were each pre- sented with a cheque from the girl, classes and boys' classes respectively towards the Red Cross Society. Aid. W. X. Jones, J.P., presided over the event, winoh vras largely attended by local educationists as well as by tho parents of pupils. The Headmaster (Mr. Geo. O. Williams, B.A.) prefaced his report with a felicitous reference to the practice of governors and the headmaster of the mother school of Llandilo, which had well served the Am- man Yalley for cl.)f" on twenty years, and to whom ho extended his heartiest con- gratulations upon having attained hia majority. He stated that the school year had been one of solid progress all round. Tho scope (f the work was widened; the novelty and strangeness of the firtst year had worn off; pupils and tea; hers became better acquainted with each other and in spite of many obstacles they felt they were getting into their stride. The main obstacla was tne oppressive and paralysing war- c'ond, which kept theim cabined and con- fined in their present inadequate premises when they aught to be removing to more convenient and commodious premises. Not until the new buildings were ready would the school bo able to perform its "funotion aequare'.y and satisfactorily. Sinoe Octo- ber, 1814. when the school was opened, the number Jf pupils had increased from 152 to 226-9ô boys and 130 girls. He regretted the disparity between boys and girl3, but, while hoping it was only temporary, he feared under present conditions it was in- evitab.e. He urged that children should be admitted to the school at an earlier age so that the basis of a four years' study might be carried out ;ind said the old habit of sending d child to a secondary school for a term or two was a sheer waste of time and money. PersonaUy, he thought the time was now ripe for raising the limit for two years to three years at least. The Chairman, in the oourso of a vigorous address, stated some of them always thought there was ample room in the dis- trict for both Llandilo and Ammanford county schools, and the results to-day fully justified that view. was Pry llld in- deed to say that the two schools were doing- exceedingly well. The governor^ appreci- ated the work of the Headmaster and all the teachers who were assisting him, and he thought the children and parents also deserved praise for their loyal 00 ope r at 1 on, and the governors could well congratulate themselves. Dealing with the iiteed during this disastrous war of giving more attem- tio^n to gardening and agriculture, he aaid that in the Amman Yalley there were a large number of gardens that were not set at all. That was a shame and a disgrace to the people. The gardens of Ammanford were all large ones, and if everybody culti- vated their own property they would be able to raise sufficient vegetable.? and pota- (toes and vegetables for the flchool, he said he intended1 placing at the disposal of the boys and girls an acre of ploughed land, and he looked to them to see that it was the best planted and most produoiSra acre in the Amman Valley. Yotes of thanks to the ladies for distribut- ing the prizes were proposed by the Chair- man and seconded bv Mr. B. R. Evans. The Vicar (Rev. J. W. Jones, B.A.) pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to the Chair- man. lie incidentally remarked! that he did not think they had heard quite as much ahout the work "Of the staff in oonneotion with the laurels won aa they might have done. He suggested that they might on Miese o- easions ha.ve a leading educationist tu address theDl, a" he was sure, by holding high idieals before the pupils and parents they won id enhance education more and more. Mr. Gyvvii Jones seconded, and expressed hia appreciation a.t the kind words of the Chairman and the Headmaster with regard Lrn to himself and the Llandilo School, and wished to reciprocate the kind, feeling. There was a time naturally when they dreeded the idea of the opening of the school at Ammanford. He stated in the prize distribution at Llandilo on Friday in the hearing of the Chairman that he loved the boys and eirls of the Amman Valley. There was something in tlhem, some strength, some life, which put a little more vigour in the school than they had in the »ilow country district, surrounding Llandilo. He missed that, but still that the parting had oome, he did no know they had done badly in Trying two schools. They could each work out their own destiny. In an industrial district like the Amman Yalley they had their own ideas of education. They wished to make the people value and make the most of their environmarit. That was also what they wero trying to do at Llan- dilo. where they were dieveloping the agri- cultural side of the school, and he believed they would do more work of real ,^alue, whicih they could not do when the pupils from the industrial district were there. They at Llandilo rejoioed in the success of the Amman Valley School, and hoped for still grouter success. And they appreciated t,he Chairman as muoh at Llandito as at Ammanford. Appreciation at the work of the Clerk to the Governors (Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A.) was expressed by I r. W. L. Smith and Mr. Gwilym Rees. During the proceedings choruses were .given by the school choir, under Mr. Gwilym -Jones, and songe were contributed h" Misses Hannah Davies and Annie Daviea. Mi^s Millie ant Rees, a ''National" winner, gave a patriotic, recitation, and on being encored recited with effect, "Y Torrwr Cerrig." Appended is a list of distinctions and prizes: Form V.-Girls: Morfyddl Morgan, Amelia Thotnas, Ceridwen Thomas. Boys: Emrys Beynon. Cecil Leonard, Tudor Mor- gan. Form IY.—Girls: Dora Davies, Hannah Jane Davies, Panpy Lewis, Daisy Williams, Boys: Gwyn Lewis. Thomas Jjhn Jones. Form III. A.—Girls: Cordelia Davies, Mary Jane Jenkins. Alice Muriel Lewis, Nina Rees, Maggie Thomas. Boys: Hubert Richards. David Evnn Thomas. Form III, B.—Girls: Bdina Leonard. Girls: David Eirwyn Lewis. Form III. c.-Girls: Ceinwen Lewis, Gwyneth Williams. Girls: David Howells. Form II. A.—Girts: Mattie Rees, Margt. Williams. Boys: Ivor Wat kins, Ivor Ll. Jones, A. McCarthy. Foruv II. B.-Evan John Griffiths, Idwal Phillips. Gwyn Aeron Thomas.

EARLY LAMBING. A contributor suggests that the 6rit lamb of the season in the district, being born on the 2Cth inst., is on the farm of Mr. Alfred Evans. Pengoiallt, Panttmg.

THIS IS THE SEASON FOR Chilblains, Chapped Hands, Rough and Blotchy Skin, Pimples, Boils, Blast, &c. THIS IS THE RELIEF- Eli Mari'r Wern (PRIF ENAINT YR OES) The ntment the brave boys at the Front call for to goothe. their sore and tender feet. Don't forget to enclose a jar in your next parcel. Sold in 9d. and Is. 3d. jar3. Prepared only by- THOMAS DAVIES, 11 Chemist, Gpildhall Square, Carmarthen.

THE LATC MR. THOMAS THOMAS, I J.P., IIARDDFAN, CARMARTHEN, Whose death was reported last week.

MILITARY NOTES ANu OUERIcS [BY OUR MILITARY EXPERT.] REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENT. J. S T.-Tho date of the declaration of war by Bulgaria against Rumania was Sep- tember 1st, 1916. that of Germany against Rumania, August 28th, 1916; that of Ru- mania against Austria, August 28th, 1916; and that of Turkey against Rumania, Sep- tember 1st, 1916. Co MR ULSORY SERVICE.—The arrangement in France aa regards oompulsory servico is that a man must serve, with the Colours and on the Reserve, for a total period of twenty-eight years from October ist of the year following that in which his 19th birth- day occurs. This means that a Frenchman is subject to military jurisdiction from the age of 19 to that of 47. But though a man may lie age of 47 he cannot be dis- charged while the 00untry is at war. RED CROSS.—Why a "red" cioss? Why not a black cross, a green cross, or a blue or a yellow cross? Why, for that matter, a cross at all as the distinguishing emblem of the military medical services in war times; why not any other mark? So queries a correspondent. Well, the reason ior the existing emblem ie a simple enough cue. At the time when all the European rations mot in convention at Geneva (in Switzerland) to arrange the rules reiatiilg to the treatment of wounded, < tc., in vsr time, it was decided that a universal em- blem was necessary as the neutrality pro- tective mark of the medical services of armies, and, in compliment to Switzerland, it was decided to adopt the Swiss national cc lours and reveise them. Thus the red cross on a white grcund-the reverse of the SvLis flag, a white cross OIl a red ground. DEBTOR.—Where a soldier owes a turn of more than ;E30, he may be proceeded against in a Civi! Court for its recovery — and be compelled to appear in person. Where the debt is under JMC, tho soldier may likewise be sued, but he cannot be compelled to attend the Court. If judg- ment is given against a eoldier who is seed, the person who obtains it may levy execu- tion on his property-oth.r than his mili- tary pay, arm6, ammunition, equipment, instiuments, regimental neoeisaries or cloth. ing. In tho event of the soldier not com- plying with the judgment of the Court for tho repayment of the money, 110 action can IK; taken ag unst his person; unlike a civi- lian, he cannot be arrested. Officers are, in respect of debts which they nay incur, in the same position under the law as civi- lians. MRS. S. W.—It is quite true that you can- not now make up a food parcel and send it direct to r prisoner husband in Gcr- P'&ny—unfcfti he's an officer. You mist arrange a "standard parcel" to be sent him, either through the Central Pris(,ners of War Committee, 4, I'hurlo-pls,e, Lon- don, S. W or one of the recognised asso- ciations" -t list of the recognised asrocia- tions should be obtainable for the asking at ar;y post office. For each" standard" parcel so sent you will be required to pay 6s. Should you be unable to afford this very often, the committee mazy occasionally bear tho expense out of the funds at its difcpcsal. Thsre are four classes of" stan- dard parcels-A, B, C, and D. The con- tents of each vary, but the following is what comprises an "A" parcel :-lb. bis- cuits, lilb. beef, lb cheese in tin, ilb tea, 50 Woodbine cigcrcttes, lib. tin of jam, 1 tin rations, lb. vegetables. lb. milk, ilb. st-gmr, jib. maigarine, and I tin of sardines. By arranging to pay more than 6e., a "sp^ci.tl" paroel will be sent. BACK TO 1.HE LAND. -Discharged soldiers who are anxious to aoquire a land holding of their own should make an application to the Secretary, Board of Agrioulture and Fisheries, 4, Whitehall-place, Lor.don, 8.W.. for a form of particulars, etc., relative to thr: soldiers' k.nd settlement colony in York- shiro (at Pairington, 15 miles from Hull). Letters and post cards to the Secretary need not be stamped. PF,.sio,,s.-II) AS you have been discharged with a disability pension (permanent) of 12s. tyl. per week, the rate of pension for your children should bo not less than Is. 3d. per week each—until they attain the age of 16. (2) You cai claim a pension for the child whicih was born shortly after you were discharged. Make the claim at once—to the Superintendent, Central Army Pensions Issue Office, Baker- street. Londo.). W. C. M. E. D.—It seems to me that thete is a oonsiderajble doubt as to whether the soldier to whom your brother entrusted the despatch of the parcel over carried cut his trust, and I think, in all the circumstances, you would be well advised to lay the whole facts of the case before the police. It would be as well to supply the police with all the details possible, in order to facilitate their efforts to trace t.he missing articles. — ■I "I. —

Mr. W. E. Fuller, a well-known Swansea cabinetmaker, who had been in the manu- facturing business for about 25 years, has just died suddlenly. While two soldiers of the guard at Don- nington Hall Prisoners' Camp wore examin- ing a revolver th weapon exploded, killing one of them named Johnson. Two persons were killed and three severely injured as a. result of an electrio trtsmcar accident at Market-place, Notting- ham, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Hughes, South Wales organiser of the Shop Assistants' Union, reports further advances in wages obtained for the grocery and coat cWiverv men employed by the Newton Abbot Co-operative Society. This affecte five men, and the advances represent about £ 45 per annum. about 945 per annum. The disappearance of a boy from bis home, 87, Neath-road. Briton Ferry, is causing anxiety. He is described as four- teen years of age, of weak intellect, wear- ing dark Norfolk suit, dark green cap, rub- ber collar, nailed boots; was last seen at Pyle. The War Office announces that the Army Council intends to take ion of leather prodluced from all classes of hides, British or imported. An ico accident oc-ukred at Leigii on Tuesday, three boys being drowned. Their names were Willie Bond, Alfred Jon. and Willie Simm. They were sliding1 on a dis- used clay pit, when the ice gave way. Mr. George Dixon, of Bernard-street, Brynmill, Swansea, a retired gentleman, who was foiincl, with his throat out in his hath on the 16th inst.. died at the Swansea Hospital on Boxing Day. Mr. John Elliot, of Bewdley. Worcester, who ieft F,33,57,9, bequeathed Eloo to each of his nephews wbo joined the colours in de- fencs of their country.

ABERGWILI News is not very brisk these day-; at Aber- gvili, so as a relief from the usual column of news it occurred to us tilr..t many of our retders wo;dd perhaips be interested to read of the idiosyncrasies of tome of those amongst whom we dwell, end so we will sanuwieh a few notes about certain charac- ters and their doings between the news -paragraphs. We will refrain from mention- ing the names of the heroes of each of the di ztrna*, btit. we -re sure that our Abc-rgwili readers will recognise that the events ars not the product of our imagination and we are also sure that they will reoognise who tho particular liei c-s are. It seems that Mr. Lloyd George has made a, grievous error in excluding from his Cabinet certain of Abergwili's iii-abitants. In a certtin place, which will be nameless, about half a dozen or so of our leading lights foregrther every evening to discuss the equation -from a military point of vie.v,- of course \Vet or fine some of these per- sons can be seen pursuing their way to tneir rendezvous, and thjre to await the arrival of their evening papers. If half the suggestions thrown out b\ this in.fcrmal b(.<iy had been adopted by the Government we venture to believe that the war would have been over long ago-in fact, we begin to doubt whether e:iv war woidd have broken out at all. Perhaps it would bo needless for us to mention that the aifore- said body comprises the elite of th" whole neighbourhood A few evenings ago we were strolling Casually through High-street, Abergwili, when all at once our attention was drawn to a man walking down towards Carmarthen w ith a small packet Lnder his arm, and with every step lio took scnething inside this packet rattled rather noisily. Our sus- picions were immediately aroused—in fact we were already imagining oursehes being decorated with some order or other for capturing a spy who was about to blow up the village with bombs and other d-aetardlv things, imagine our keen disappointment, when, as the figure drew nearer, we recog- nised a well-known inhabitant going tc in- dulge in his nightly game of chess, and when we learnt that the rattling noise bad been caused by the chests men being jostled against one another. We hope that he enjoyed his game of chess. Last week an epidemic of colds and in- ifluenza swept over the district., the latent yictim being the Lord Bishop of St. David's. We hope that his Lordbhip will soon recover fiom hw indisposition and be able to fulSl his numerous engagements. Mr. Hinds, of -it. too, we hear, underwent a criti- I cal operation a few days ago, and is doing as well as can be expected. We wish them, a< well as >nany others of our readers who are now indisposed, a speed}' recovery. Last .veelc a sinister rumour got afloat here tha,, ,.ne of the most conspicuous figures in the history of Abergwili, Mr. D. Covly Jones, was about to sever his life- long connection with ihe old village and seek "fresh fields and pastures new" in that -r., cca of money-maker};, Pembrey Munition Works. The farmers of the neighbourbood intended pressnting Mr. Jones with a peti- tion begging him to reconsider his decision, as the prosM^ets of a successful hay harvest without the i: valuable help of Mr. Covly Jones would vanish in smoke But it was with a sigh of relief, we heard, that there was no foundation whatever for such a rumcur, and great indeed was our joy to see last Sunday, Mr. Jones at hia accus- tomed labours in the nether regions" of the Parish Churoh looking after The heatincr apparatus. Oclci, indflfod, in mpre liens.es than one, would the Parish Churcfy be without the genial presence of its faithful sacrist. The ether Sunday morning" a great hub- bub was heard in a certain house in the village, and it was feared that a dire cala- mity had befallen the household. But in- quiries having1 been made it transpired that rothuiig more harmful had happened than that the good man of cho house, in his anxiety for breakfast, had sat down rather forcibly 111 1 light cfmp chair, which gave way undsr the unwonted strain put upon it. The good nan cl the house, to save him- self and his dignity, snatched at the nearest object to him which happened to be the breakfast table, with the inevitable result that the whole bag of tricks collapsed upon him. Haying extracted the good man from the debris, and having listened to his opinion, in not umforoiblo language, of things in general, and camp chairs in parti- cular, we thought it advisable to beat a hasty retreat. Last Wednesday morning, a very quiet military wedding took place at Abergwili Parish Church, the contracting pwice being Sapper Wm. Thomas, of Marine Cottage, Ferrvside, and Miss Jane Llovd, of 58, High-street, Abergwili. The bride was given away by her brother. Mr. Willie Lloyd, while Miss Annie Lloyd attended as bridesmaid. The duties of best irian were performed by Mr. Stanley Thomas, the bridegroom's brother. The honeymoon was ispent at Swansea prior to the bride- groom's departure to the front. The marriage ceremony was performed by the R. T. Thomas, viclar of Abergwili, assisted by the Rev. P. J. Harries, curate. On the same day, a similar event took place at Capel Gwyn, when Miss Jennie Jeremy, of Carregllys, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony, to Mr. D. R. Jones, ironmonger, Llanyssul. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. J. Jones, Beth- ania, in the presence of Mr. J. Gwyrne Lewis, registrar. After the ceremony the happy couple left for Swansea. Another of our noble boys has fallen in France, namely, J. Morgan, of Rhyd- wialehen, who was killed in action early this month. Private Morgan returned from America, where he was in business, solely for the purpose of enlisting, and after land- ing here joined the Welsh Guards. The parents and sister have our heartfelt sym- pathy in their sorrow and irreparable lostf. A memorial service for Private Morgan will be held at Pepiel Chapel next Sunday even- ing, Very few indeed of our boys were for- tunate enough this year to obtain Christmas leave, and only one came home from France to spend hie Christmas at home. Lieut. J. P. Owen, The Palace. Lieutenant On en has been out in Franco nearly I rtwo vears and looks exceptionally well con- sidering the hard fighting he ha-s gone through. Lieut. Owen returns to the banks of the Somme on Thursday of this week. May he come back again unac-athed is our ainccrest wish. Letters have been received by the mem- bers of the Palace Knitting Guild from some of our boys out in France in appreci- ation of the useful parcels sent out to them for Christmas. Letters and cards were re- oeived from the folowingPrivates B. S. Dairies, Johnnie Lloyd, D. E. Arthur, Stephen Morris, and H. R. Davies. The death took place on Thursday last, of- Anna Jane Summerfield, Quarry Cottage, Abergwili, at the early age of seven years. The burial book place on Tuesday at Aber- gwili Parish churchyard, when the Rev. P. J. Harries, c.urate, officiated throughout. The Rev. J. T. Gregory, Peniel, was also present. Wo extend to Mr. and Mrs. Summ«rfielJ our sympathy in their loss. Next Sunday will be observed at the Parish Church as a day of solemn prayer in connection with the war. Collections will be made throughout the day in aid of the joint fund of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Services were held at the Parish Church brotigqioijt Christmas Day. A "Plygain" was held at 7 o'clock in the morning, when Holy Communion waa celebrated by the llifv. T. Thomae, vicar, and celebrations also took place at 8, 10, and 11.30.. when the Lord Bishop of St. David's officiated. "Special anthems were rendered bv the choir under the oonductorship of Mr. T. MaMox. School House. In the evening a special children's service was held. when anthems were sung by the Band of Hope children, who wero afterwards catechised by the Vicar on a portion of Scripture. The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. Phillips, of White Mill, whose death was reported in OUT last issue, took place at Ebenezer on Friday in la £ .t webk. The funeral was a very large one. The Rev. D. Williams, AbtTgwili, at wboae chapel deceased Lad been a faithful member, conducted the ser- vice at the house and chapel. The chief mourners were Mrs. Phillips (motUeri. Mrs. Phillips (widow), Mr. Tommv Phillips (son), and Mrs. Griffiths (sister). The fol- lowing were also present: Rev. D. Curwen Davies. Cothi Bridge; Ikw. J. Jones, Befhama; Rev. P. J. Harries, Abergwili, and the Rev. Benjamin Jones, Cardigan. A successful concert was held at White Mill on Christmas night, under the presi- dency of the Rov. D. illiams, Abergwili. The following1 is the pro,-ramme: Pianoforte solo, Miss Mem Davies; solo v es, Miss Nellie Lewis; trio, Miss Bessie Jeremv and friends; pianoforte solo, Miss Gwyneth Williams; solo, Misa Maggie Harries; solo, Miss Nellie Evans; quartette, Mr. James Lvans and friends; glee, Pantteg Choris- ters; solo, Miss Bessie Jeremv; glee, Myrddin Choir; solo, Miss Lizzie M. Davies; duett, Misses Davies "Glanrannell; ncitation, Misjj Richards; nolo, Miss Eunice Morris; sketch, "The Midnight Train"; recitation, Mr. Thomas Jones, Tyllwyd; sketch, "Tho Stupid Servant"; solo. Mr. James Evans; sketch. "Pete the Pedlar"; recitation, Miss Nellie Downes; solo, Mr. Johnny Davies; recitation. Miss Sallv Jones; sketch, "Husband TVaininsr'; solo, Mr. LN-an Edwards; recitation, Miss Mem Davies; recitation, Lewis Evans; solo. Tommy Davies; recitation, Tom Francis; sketch. "The Brown Paper Parcel" sketch, "The Artist's Advertisement." Amost en- joyable evening was brought to a close bv the singing of the National Anthem. The follow,ng aleo assisted: Miss M. A. Davies, Myrddin Villa, and Miss Gertrude Evans, BotSarddu.

PENCADER AND DISTRICT The Pencader Grammar School started the Christmas vacation on Fridav, 15th inst. Next term commences on Tuesday, January 16th, 1917. A meeting was held at the School, Llan- fihangel-ar-arth, on Tuesday, 12th inst., to welcome Sapper Tom Dairies. R.E. son ot Mrs. Davies, Dolbantau, who had come home from France on leave. This was Tom's second visit from France, the last occasion being exactly 12 months ago. In each mstanoe he has had to return a few days previous to Christmas, and has there- fore been unable to spend Christmas at home, although he has only missed it by a few days. Since his last visit he has been awarded the Military Medal for good work n the fiield during the Somme advance. The Rev. J. T. Hughes occupied the chair, and Sapper Davies was supported by Driver Willio Davies, A.S..C., Powel Castle, Sapper William Thomas. R.E. (Cross Inn Each), and Private Walter Thomas. 13th Welsh Regiment. The latter is home from France cm sick leave, and is a brother of Mrs. Geo. H. Thomas, Bryn VÍRlw. A music.il programme was contributed by isa Beattie Richards, Misa Jane James, Miss Annie Jones, and Miss H. J. Jones. and Mr. David Ree-s, and speeches were made by tho* Chairman, Rev. T. LI. R.oderiok, Mr. J. Davies, PilllOader, and Mr. W. J. Evans, Post Office, in which a hearty welcome was extended to the hero. •\ collection was made, and at Sapper Davies' request, this was divided amongst the four boys in khaki, each of whom spoke briefly and thanked all for the enter- tainment and good wishes. A pleasant tfve.ning waa concluded with the National Anthein. Miss L. A. Johns, A.L.C.M., A.T.S.C. (Pcncader), hfcmdly acted as ac- companist throughout the evening. The jumble sale etc., held at Pencader, on Wednesday, the 13th inst., in aid of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, was a great success, and that worthy institution will, as a result, benefit to the extent of about £ 140, quite a respectable sum. A few more effors of this type will place the finances on a sound footing once more. It was at first, decided to hold a draw only, but the idea quickly developed into a mucn bigger con- cern, and NDtributiol115 in money and kind were forthcoming so liberally ithat the above was the result. There, was a large and influential committee, with Mr. Har- ries, Rhiwlwyd, as chairman; Mr. Davies, Post Office, secretary, etc., Mr. Davies, Whitehall, as treasurer. These were ably assisted by a member of collectors, while the tea arrangements were in the hands of the ladies. The sale, which was conducted by Mr. John Davies. Alltwalis, commencecf about midt-day, when the larger articles, e.g., firewood, potatoes, swedes, etc.. were offered near the Farmers' Arms. After these were sold there was offered at the school, old china, drapery, and other lote. Tea was provided at the schc-ol, where various articles were also drawn for. The draw, for which tickets had. been sold pre- yieus to the date of sale reallfaa pearly £ 20, a-nd the grand) total, which included this and contributions D8!" collectors, will be handed over to the Carmarthenshire In- firmary. On Monday. 18th inst.. a meeting was held ni the old Congregational Chapel. Pen- cader. to accord :1 welcome to Driver Tom James, Transport section, S.W.B. (cf Ddol, Per:cader). who is home from France on leave. Driver Jame-5 arrived home seme time aero, and has unfortunately been sick and confined to bed. He has now recovered :ind is fit and well a^ain. The Rev. J. D. Evans occupied the chair and musical items wen1 rendered by Miss J. James, Mias Ann:e Jones. Miss JBeuttie Richard*, Mr. D. Davies (" Quarre "), and others. Speeches were also made by Rev. Daniel John and Mr. Ben Rees. A collection was ma. ie and the proceeds were presented to Driver T. James as a slight token of appreciation of his services for King and country. Driver James responded in suitable terms and the proceedings concluded with the National Anthem. Miss L. A. John, A.L.C M., A.T.S.C., Pencader, accompanied duung the evening. The Christmas traffic in poultry was not so brisk as usual, and the fluctuations ot the market made it difficult for local dealers to fix a pries. At the markets held early m the week prices were up to Is. 9d. per lb. for turkeyu. but at the Carmarthen market on Saturday, 23rd inst., there was a slump and the price of turkeys dropped as low as is. 3d. per Ik Congratulations to Miss Beattie luchards, Glendale, pencader, on her 6uccoss at the eisteddfod held at Carmarthen on Boxing Day. She won the soprano solo, the ad- judicator *>raising her reriflering of "Nant Mynyrld" in very high terms. The annual eisteddfod was held at the Old Congregational Chapel, Pencader, on Christmas Day, when was keen ooro- petition in tile various events. The ad- judicator of the musical section was Mr. Harries. Narberth. Mr. Lewis, TregToes, conducted the proceedings. The following is a list of awards:—Children B solo (under 10), 1 R. Reee, GJntalog; 2 divided be- tween Marv George and M. J. DBVKH. Recitation (under 10): 1, Gwlaxiys Davies, Brynseion. Children's solo (under 12): 1, \nnie Rees Glantalog; 2. Nellie Davies, Glantwelly Crossing. Recitation (under 12): 1. Annie D av lc*; 2, Elsie Enoch. Boys' Folo: 7. David Bowen Da.Tiee, Maesyber- ikin. Recitation (under 15): David Gri- ffiths, Cwmbrvvvn. Solo (girls under 15): Rosie Jones, Marshland Villa; solo (novice): "T'll the boys come home," 1, Tom Rees Williams. Alltfechan-terrace. Contralto solo, Miss M. H. Jones, 7, Daries-street, Pencader. Penillion: 1. E. Da.vies. -Brvn- seison: 2. Mies Gwennie Davies, Post Office; Tenor solo, 1. T. Daniels. Gwen Cottage. Baritone solo, Mr. David Rees, Giantalog, Pencader. Duett '.S. and A.): Miss Annie Jones, 7, Davies-street. Pencader, and M. H. Jones. Quartette. Mr. T. Dvle and party. Octette, Mr. T. Daniels and party. Soprano solo: Miss Annie Jones, 7, Davies- street. Ladies' Choir, choir conducted by Miss Jane Jones. Emlyn Villa. Peneacier. Children's choir: "Cor y Pent re" (con- ductor. Miss Daisy Macnally). MixJd choir, "Oar y Bryniau" (conductor, Mr. J. Davies).

LLANDOVERY The Michaelmas half-yearly rent audit of the Llwyn-y-Brain Estate was held at the offices of Mr. IL Alfred Thomas (town clerk), the agent to the estate, on Wednes- day last, whilst on the following day the Livlyn Estate rent audit took olac-e at the same offices. The annual Christmas market took place on Friday last, when there was a great de- mand for poultry. The quotations wer' as follows: Turkeys Is. 8d. to Is. 9d.; geese, ducks, and fowls, Is. 6d.; beef. Is 4d.; and mutton k 2d. to Is. 3d. per lb. The recent agricultural Jumble Sale held here in aid of the Red Orots Society re- sulted in a sum of over J6700 being procured for this worthy object. The accocnts btve been duly tuciited, and all those who as- sisted in the project must be congratulated upon their achievement. The funeral af the late Mr. George Precce, of the Rhyddins. College View, took plr.ee on Wednesday last, and was well at- tendeu, Llaudingat, being the place of sepul- chte. The chieif mourners included:— Mr. George Preece, Cardiff (son): Mrs. Nicholas," Llanwrtyd (daughter); Mise Theophilu*, Swansea (granddcugiiteri; Mr. David Preece, Rhydlewis (son) :Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Prew Eiranfat (son and daughter in- law): Mr. James Jones, Tanypai (brother- m-lav.); Mi>s Cairie Preece, Rhvddins (granddaughter); Mr. and Mrs. James Pieece, Nantgwyn Cottage (son and daugh- ter m-law): Mrs. Jones, Llerdrindod (cousm) and Mr. Mansel Pea-rce, Glan- crychar. (grandson;). The officiating- minis- ters at the house were the Revs. D. J. Henry and H. Ifor James; whilst the CR.e; W. D. Evans (curate) was the officiant at the cliuich and graveside. The three men who were entombed in the Nar tymwyn Lead Mines ,for three days have progressed so favourably that they were abla to be removed from Nantvmwyn Hcuse to their own homes on W ednesday in lasi week. Amidst universal sorrow, the funeral of the late Mr. Joshua Jones, the 60n of Mr. Joseph Jones, of Blaencwmiissaf, near this town, took place on Thursday last The de- ceased underwent an operation in the pre- ceding week, and although successful, com- plications set in. The solemn cortege was one of the largest seen in the district for m< ny years, which gave ample testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held 111 the neighbourhood. The interment was at Ceinarthon, and the c-luef mourners were :Mr. and Mrs. Joseoh Jones (parents); Mr. Evan Jones, Mr. Joseph Jones, Mr. David Jones, Private Tom Jones, Private Edgar Jones (brothers); Mrs Powell] Neuaddwen; Mrs. English, Pentrebach; Mrs. Evans. Brecon; Mrs. Rees, F elinf ach. Brecon, and Miss Lizzie Jonets, Blaeacwm- (sisters). The service was -nost un- pressive and several well-known Welsh hymns were sung with great pathos. 1 he officiating .Ministers wero thel Revts. J. A olander Jones, Cwmdwr Villa, as listed by the Rev. J. Harry, of Maesydderwen. I.Jan- dovery, and the Rev. D Richards, of Mydd- fui. Sajdor Day" was observed here on Fri iay last ¡, nd the sale of flags resulted in a good sum being netted. An unfortunate accident occurred near -Ales.r. Roberts and Sons' Garage in High- street on Friday laft. Councillor Daniel Lewis. accompanied with Aim Lewis and Mise Lewis, were proceeding home in their trap, when in consequence of the slippery condition of the road, the horse supped and came heavily to the ground. Mr. and MTB. Lewis were thrown out, whilst the horse bolted with Miss Lewis in the trap. The shaft, which had previously broken, gave way and the vehicle overturned, causing Miss I.wis to be thrown to the gTounlj. Fortunately the three only sustained slight minnow and are progressing favourablv. is Mr. Lewis is a long-stanouij member of the Llandovery Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. At the Public Hall on Christmas nignt, a giand conceit 'a" held in aid of the Rail- waymen's Widows and Orphans* Fund. t'nd it was gratifying to find such a deserving cause receiving such staunch support. The hall was crowded, and in the unavoidable absence of Mr. W. J. Williams, The Grange, the event was ably piesided over by Coun- cillor T. Roberts, of the Crowr. Stores. Although unable to be present, Mr. Wil. liams nevertheless sent the committee a haneeoine donation. The comcert opened with the rendering of the National Anthem. Miss Evam. of Manordilo, then contributed the solo, "Poor Wandering One," in a manner which cdicited much applause. Mr. J. C. Jones followed with the song, entitled The Veteran," in which he was heard to great advantage. The solo Honour and Arms was brilliartly interpreted by Mr. J. Evans. of Glanamman. Mis? Jane Thornai{ was exceptionally good in her reci- t-atior. Carwn Ein Gwlad." Mr Bob Clarke fairly brought down the house with laughter in hi^ song, I'm on my Honey- moon," and to a well-earned 01 ccre, fie responded with Keep quite clo-o to the .a i I i r.s. which a.gam proved a side- spinier." The duett. "Excelsior" was ad- mirably sustained by Councillor W. J. Esmond and Mr. J. C. Jones. Miss Jane Thorny agi.n gave a pr >of of her elocu- tionary abilities in the recitation, entitled The D-iy." Miss Evans (Manordilo) gave quitk- a delightful rendering of the eortg, "Starlight and I ovelight," which the aoaicnce neartlly appreciated. In the solo "Arm, arm ye brave," Mr. Evans (Glan- amman) w;i3 again heard to great advan- tage. Miss Evans (Manordilo) scored a girat success in her humorous contribution, "L!ttle bit of strmg. whuxi A as encored. :\1r. Bob Claris in his song, I've been out with Charlie Br(,wii," created immense amusement, and as the local comedian ho cannot be isujpasaed. The rendering at Hen "lad tfy Nhadau brought mn enjoy- able programme to a elope. At the Red Croaj Hospital on Chriermas evening, the patients were entertained to a capital programme of songs, instrumental music, and the conjuring tricks, which were much appreciated. The Vicar (Rev. D. ■> Eèn,ondes-O"enl and Mr. Mervyn Peel, of Daiiviallt, also delivered a few words of cheer to the brave men in khaki. On Christmas Day the. members of the I lancioveiv Board of Guardians, in accord- ance with their annual eti-tom-en tertained the- inmates of the workhouee to a >ump- tun"- dinner consisting of roast turkev. beef. and plum pudding. Alderman T. Watkins and Councillor R. Thomas were present as representatives of tho Board. PENBOYR. The death took place after a long illness of Mr. Benjamin Davies. 'ilffcri^t, at the age of 23 years. He was very popular in th'- distriot, and often seen on eisteddfodio platform? He was a member of the well- known eld Bargoed-Teify Male Voice Party. He was married to a daughter of Mn; Evans, Nantycerrig, Ccnwil A faithful memlwr of the Ebenezer Chapel, he had been for a time conductor of the children's cl-.oir. The funeral took place on Thursday at Llandyfriog Churchyard. The Rev. B. Davies conducted the service at the house rnd the vicar. Rev. Henry Jones, B.A., at the church and graveside. He leaves to mourn his less a widow and d six-months*' oic-I dÜll father and motHer, three brothers, and two sisters. The deepest sympathy is extended to vho bereaved family. PENYGROES. At an examination held at Llanelly under the auspices of the London College of Music, the following local candidate^ were success- ful Elementary (pianoforte), Tom James," Dcrwen Deg, Penjg-roes' :aged 11 yoarsi); $ fro oleinentary (orcnin rlaying), Willio Thomaa, V. aterloo road (agod 11 years) and primary (pianofort,-), Eunice Daviea, Brynglo, Pen- ygroes (aged 11 yeanî.