The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Carmarthen Borough Saturday, December 23rd (Special!.— Before Mr. T. E. Brigst- >oke (in the chair); Messrs. Rees Davies and James Davies. A MEAN THEFT. Haii'vih Duxberry. a married woman, of 3. Prospect-place.ammas-street, Carmar- rnarthen. wai chaiged with having stden a l ag cont-tining between 303. and £ 2 in money, the property of Wm Fhdlipe, coal haulier, Riverside Cottage. Llangunnor. Wm. Pliillips, Riverside Cottage, Llan- gunnor, said that he was a haulier employed bv Mr. Dd. Jones, coil merchant, Station- rõtd. He was delivering coal on Saturday in Piespect-place about 930 a.m. He deli- vered a cwt. of coal to defendant, and after returning from the coal house, where he had deposited I cwt. of coal, he missed a bag which was in hii coat pocket, containing -from 30s. to £ 2 in silver and coppers. Wit- ness told the woman. I have missed my lug; have lou aeen it amongst the coal?" The woman replied. I am sorry. I have not seen it." Witness then gave infora- tion of his loss to the police. Mr. Jas. Daviec-Did Mrs. Duxberry pay you f >r the coaj! Witness—Yes, and I had the money in my L-,nd. P.C. Walters said that at 11'.30 a.m. on the 23rd inst., in company with P.S. Jonos, he isited 3 Prospect-place and saw defendant. S€:rgt. Jone*> 6aid to her We have come h-re to n»a."ce enquiries respecting -some money that was lost here th;s morning." Site replied, "Its not here; I know nrthing about it. I am willing for you to search the hrwse." Sergt. Jones then left the house and witness remained behind. In the mean- time he saw defendant oin from one room to another. She went "pstairs and witress followed her and in the bedroom upstairs he found hidden between the two mattreeees 13s. in silver. Defendant said, That is all I tcok and I've thrown the bag into the fire." Defendant was then taken to the police station, where she was charged with hating stolen a bag ctf money containing bttween 303. and JES. In reply defendant paid, I don't wish to say anything." Defendant pleaded guilty. Chairman—The Bench are agreed that you have been guilty of a very meaji robbery. You will be fined B2.

LAMPETER in consequence of the heavy frost, the meet of tho Neuaddfawr Foxhounds on ;.vutg Day had to be abandoned, much to o disappointment of the huge crowd which had gathered in High-street. As ,I. ¡¡lie compensation for this, Mr. D. Lewis took out the pack of beagles for a n, and they had a good time. At the mart on Tuesday, the following -ices were realized:—Fat lambs, 28s to JB5; fat ewes, .54s to f,) 4s.; fat pig-B, £ 3 10s. to fat cattle, 218 to L23; cows and calves, JE20 to £ 33 per couple. It is with sincere regret we tnnounce tho death of Mr". Elizabeth Lloyd, Deri House, which (X'C'll':i'('(i in the earb hours of Wed- nesdutv, Dec^mbar 20th, aged 68 years. She is the widow of the late Mr. Thomas Lloyd, solicitor, and was the eldest daugh- ter uf the late Mr. Evans, druggist. Mrs. Llcvd had been ailing for a. long time, and she tore her ;lli ef.s with Christian fortitude. Through ner death, the Church at Lampeter lifts lost one of its mos- faithful members, while the poov of the town have lost a true, kind, and benevolent friend. Her kind deeds will be remembered for many years to come, as Mrs. Lloyd was so well known for her philaiithrophv and beu>/olence. She left two sons, Messrs. Harold Lloyd, Ccaeiiti v, and Mr. W. R. Lloyd, solicitor, Lampeter, a sister (Mrc. Williams Jeffrey- ston Vicarage), and numerou-s other rela- tives pnd friends to mourn. The funeral, which was private, took olaos cn Friday at 2 o clock, when the mortal remains were convened to St. Peter's Churchyard for in- terment. Tho officiating clergy were: — Revs. D. T. Alban, vi-car; Chancellor Jones, W. Ll. Footman, and D. J. Evans. The c-rief li ourne-s were:—Mrs. Williams (sister* and "anon Williams, Jeffreyston; Mr. Harold Lloyd (son) and Mrs. Lloyd, Coven- try; Mr. It. W. Lloyd (son), Lampeter; Mrs Griffiths (niece), Llantrisant Vicarage Mrs. Jones, Gerllan; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest LJcyd, Langwm; Mrs. Benjamin Lloyd. North Road. The service was in English and fully choral. i-nd a Welsh hymn was rnng. Paham y wylwn am y rhai' As the funeral cottege was proceeding up the central aisle, Mr. — Oswell, organist, gtv^ a beautiful rendering of "0 rest in the Lord," and at the close Chopin's Funeral March and the Dead March were admir.1bly executed by this brilliant and talented musi- oian, who ig very young. Tho following gentlemen acted as bearers:—Councillor J. S. Jones. J.P., mayor of the fcorough; Messrs. Roderick Evans. J.P., High-street; A. R. T. Jones, J.P., Oak Lodge; Waiter Davies, London House; W. Davies, Man- ciple, St. David's College; H. Dennis Da\ies, N.P. Bank; J. Biwtl<»tt, manager Welsh Church Press Co. W. Davies. Col- lege-street; Torn Jones. Ivydene; W. Lewis, Arfryn; E. Daviee, Bryngeler; D. Jones, Britannia; E. D. Rec-s, registrar; D. Evans, Delfryn; D. Lewis Jenkins. Institute, and G. Griffith. A large number of wre-aihs were sent by relatives and friends. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Messrs. Walter Davies and William Jones. On -Sunday night the Rev, Professor ltic'h- trrdj made some pathetic remarks about the deceased lady at St. Peter's Church, and special hymns were sung. On Friday evening a meeting of tradesmen was held at the Vic- toria Hall, under tho presidency of Mr. Walter Davies. to (Consider whether tho shops should be opened or not on the Christmas Bank Holiday. The ohiirman in his opening remarks said he as chairman of the Markets and Fairs Committee, was paitlv responsilble for convening the meet- ing, jvnd he was anxious that the towns- people and Town Council should co-operate in ajl matters pertaining to the welfare of the town: M". Timothy Richards, Ardwyn, proposed that the shops should not open on Tuesday, and Mr. Rhys. Hughes, White Hall, seconded. Mr. William Davies, sad- dler, moved an amendment, but ns lie was not seconded the original motion was passed unanimously. It was also decided to call a meeting of shopkeepers together in January to discuss the advisability of tgtabl'.shing a Chamber of Commerce in the town, Mr. J. D. Lloyd, accountant, to be convener. Councillor J. Samuel Jones, mayor, in addition to subscribing jBIQ towards the debts on the Victoria Hall, visited the poor of the borough a few da(ys ago, and pave them 5s. (aoh, a gift which was greatly appreciated by them all. Mr. Jones has set a worthy example to others to follow, an 4 his great klndnots will be long remembered by the recipients. Although there was a large supply of ■poultry at the Christmas market on Thurs- day, the supply failed to satisfy the de- mand, as a great number of dealers were j iesent from the populous centres of Glam- oigant-hire, &c., who had also been at the A\A rayron and Llanybyther shows,. The COIiwquonc0 of the brisk demand was that the prices advanced rapidly, as the follow- ing prices will phow:—Tunkeys, Is.. lOd. to I." per lb. duoks, 2s. per lb. g-eese. Is. 6d. to Is. lOd. per lb. chickens. Is. 6d. to Is. 8d. per lb. The prizes .for the best poultry vere awarde-i as fonow :-Turkev, Mrs. Jonathan, Tyngwndvvn; goose. Mrs. Thomas, Rluwson Uehaf; dlitok, Mrs. Wil- liams, Penlamr.edd: chiaken, Mrs. Thomas, aungron. The exhibition of. live poultry was adjourned for a fortnight. We were glad to see eo many Lampeter bevs 'from the front spending th?ir Christ- PC mag here. and among them Captain Arthur Edwards, Dolwen, who ,looks, well and happy. Or Christmas Day. setvice- were held at St. Peter's Church at 7, 8, 19, 11.30 and 6. Holy Communion was administered at the four morning services, when some hundreds pai took of the sacred elements. Services wert, held also at Pentrebach and Mapsdir Churches. The churches had been tastefully decorated usual by the many kind friends who arc ever ready to perform good acts. The .following clergy took part in the ser- vices during the day:-Revs. D. T. Alban, vicar; D. Joyae, St. Daivid's College. Chan- cellor Jone3, Gerllan; Professor R. H. Richards, St. David's College; W. LL Foot- man, principal of the College School; B. Davies. The Palace, Abergwili, and D. J. Evans, rector-designate of Aberporth. The various Nonconformist 'bodies held prayer meetings at their cha.pels in the morning. The inmates at the Workhouse enjoyed j the r.^ual Christmas dinner kindly provided by the guardians, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. the master and matron, ditjpersed the good things to them with a lavish had. On New Year's Day some friends will provide them with a tea, and a concert will be held at the institution in the evening. We understand that Mr. A. R-. T. Jeres, J P., Oak Lodge, lwia been appointed to an important post at the War off and wish him every success. Mr. Joneo is a genial and clever .gentleman, and all vho know him will rejoice that his genius has been recc-gnised. During tho past week hundreds of people have derived great pleasure by ska tine on Faleondale Lake. The Great Weste-rn Railway Company has spent hundreds of pcunds :n endeavours to locato a favourable spat where an abund- ance of witter could be had to supply the tank for the engineer. Some month. ago water found at a spot between the station and Prondeifi Chapel, but, alas and m.ack, the cowtly windipill which was erected h39 gone on strike for tIt) past three weeks, refuses to budge despite all coaxings. For- tunately for the company, they have a pumping station at Messrs. Roberts and Co.'s tirnbar yard, and that has been oalled to help again. The annual meeting of the Lampeter and District Nursing Association was held at the Chiroh Hall, when a good number of subscribers attended. Councillor J. S. Jc'iies. mayor, presided, and iia.' d there waa the substantial balance of JS59 17s. 4d. in hmxl, an ad-rnnce of £ 5 17s. 3d. on the pievious year Tho report for the past year was presented, and the mir.utos of the la'rrt. meeting having been read and con- firmed. Mrs. Hughes, Neuadd-fawr, was re- elected, as wero also Mr. W. G. Edwarda, treasurer, and Miss DüÏt;.y Thomas, hon. secretary. Thanks were passed to Mrs. Williams, mayoress, for the valuable help she had rendered to the secretary during the vear, and also Air. A. R. T. Jones, who had kindly prcvided a stamp for the asfto- Ration. Miss Al/mni'e Owen, Vader, wa^ aeided to the committee. Air. Lloyd Joneo was warmly thanked for auditing the ac- counts, and eulogistic remarks were made anent the 2.eal and devotion of Norse Jone- to her dutija An interesting meeting vsas brought- to a. close by passing the usual vote of thiiuks. Alter the evening service at Noddfa Bap. t-t- Chapel last Sunday a presentation was made to Air. Albert Powell, of Harford- r,v. Air. Powell, who is attached to tho Ros a! Engineers, volunteered eailv in the war, and was wounded a few months ago. The presentation, which took tho form of a cheque, was made by Mr. B. T. Lewie, trea- surer. oil behalf of the member; of the ohapeJ. Addressees were also delivered by the Rev. D. Jones, pastor, and Airs. Evans, Dothan, who paid a high tribute to Mr. Powel'. in offering his service to his King and country, though well over the military age. Mr. Po-vell suitablv responded. His two sons ar aL-o on active service.

HENLLAN On Tuesday afternoon in last week the body of Mrs. Hannah Jones, wife of Air. Evan Jone- Park-road, Cwmpark, was brought- by train te Henllan Station for in- terment at the Gwernllwyn Cemetery. Deceased, who was about 40 years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr. David Jones, Llwyngwyn, Penrhiwllan, and niece of the ,(Il-ktiowti Dr. E. Pan Jones, of Alostyn. On Friday (ast she fell on an earthenware vessel while going about her household duties as usual. When the doctor arrived she was in a state of collapse and was bleeding from an internal wound. A large rumber met the body at the station and accompanied 't to her old home. On the following day (Wedj)e-,da-i-I the fui eral took place, the Hey. D. Jane". Brynderw, ofi- ciating, assisted by a number of ministers from the district. The chief mourners were :-Mr. Evan Jcres (husband); Rev. T. Li. Jcme.s, B.A.. B.D., Pericader (brother); Mr. Evan Jones. Llwyngwvn (brother); Mis. Davies, Pem'Mwllaii Post Office (sister). A brother and sister of the deceased being unable to be present, Pte. David Jones being oi. active service with the Canadians, ani Mrs. Maria Hughes in Canada. Beau- tiful glass wreaths were sent by the offi- cialr. of the Ocean Colliery and from mem- bers of the Soar Chapel, where Mr. and Mrs. Jonee have been faithful and respected members. Deceased, who leaves two little children, was of an exceptionally meek temperament, and the district sympathises with the sorrowing husbtind and ebildreii who liiive suffered an irreparable loss. It is pleaeing to learn that the net pro- ceeds of tho recent Jumble Sale n alid of the Soldiers and Sailors' Welfare Fund has exceeded the best, expectations of the com- mittee. Hin total receipts from all sources amounted to £ 98 Os. 4d The expenses only amc-unted to JBS 14fi. 4d.. leaving a clear balance to he handed to the treasurer of £ 95 6s. This speaks well of the untiring efforts of the hon. secretary, Mr. Tom Eviuis. Orllwyn-terraee. Ft-,pported by an energetic committee. On Saturday evening last the Capel Drindod choir gave a render- ing of the cantata Jcse.ph at the Hall in aid of the same cause. The chair was taken 'by the Rev. W. J. Evans, B.A., I Ian- fairorllwyn. Great credit is due to the trainer and conductor, Mr. Eben Jones, berbank. Owir.g to tho exceptionally rough evening the hall was not as full as it otherwise would have been. The accom- panist was Mr. Willie Davies, School House, who was home on holidays from Cardiff, where he is engaged in the National Health Insurance Office. In spite of the war, the new year will see building operations on the Pencnwcoan- road. Air. D. Beynon Evans, Bridge House. is going to erect a nice bungilow adjoin- ing Werfa. The plans are ready and may be ssoeri at his house. Tenders arc to be in by January 10th.

CROSS HANDS On Thursday evening- a concert in con- nection with the Soldiers' and Sailors' Wel- fare Fund was held at the Public Hall to welcome Captain D. H. Griffiths and Pte. John Rees home from the front. Captain Griffiths, R.A.M.C., has spent two years with the forces, the last year being in France, and has now returned to re-take up his duties as medical officer for the Ne-w Cross Hands Collieries. Private John Rees was wounded at the battle of the Somme, and was home on short leave after having been in hospital in Belfast. Air. Job Williams presided. Tho following programme was gone through:—Pianoforte nolo. Master Joseph Mainwaring; solo, Alaster James Daniel; eolo, Aliss Annie May Jon-e; solo, Air. Henrv Williams (encored); solo, Mrs. Griffith Evans (vio- lin obligato, Mr. Samuel EvaaLS): violin solo. Air. Samuel Evans; penillion singing, Mr. John Rees (encored); speech, Rttv, D. 11. Evans; solo. Mr. Gwilvm Evans; recita, tion. Master 151 wyn (eneored) (2nd at Aberystwyth National); penillion, Air. John Reora* On behalf of the Reception C'ommittee, Mrs. D. F. Davies presented Ptci. John Rces with JB2, and Dr. Griffiths with a gold-mounted walking stick, in- scribed; stanzas, Mr. Robert Jenkins; duet, Medars Gwilym Evans and Henry Williams; "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau Mr. Tom James, T.C.I, was the accompanist.

Tho police have been engaged in search, ing llampstad Heath for an armed Iunatio who -e dressed in khalci. Thesmrch WM- carclully but the man has not been captured.

The Rev. David Jones, M.A., vicar of Gorsedd, Flintshire, and a native. of Nant- ownlle, Cardiganshire, has died at the age of 74 years.

Llangadock. Thursday, Dec.21.—Before Mr. Merwn Peel (in the chair); Mr. T. Watkins, Gollen House, and Mr. T. Roberts, Crown Stores. SHEEP SCAB. Deputy-Chief-Constable moans charged Thomas Harriet, of Panthowell, illin(idati- sant. with an offence under the Sheep ii-ab Order. P.C. Reynolds, of Llangadock, deposed that at 4 p.m. on the 24th ult. he visited the premises of the defendant and proceeded to Tirhowell, where he saw 120 sheep. When Detention Notice, Form A, was served, the number of sheop were 106. He called at the defendant's house and asked him to account for the 120 sheep on Tir- howell. Defendant stated, "I have taken 50 iambs from there to prevent them going to the ram. and I let some lowland sheep to run mixed with the mountain sheep." Defendant now admitted allowing 27 lambs to be removed and not 50. The Chairman remarked tha.t it was a rerv serious offence, and imposed a tine of JSI Ie. ALLEGED THEFT OF PONIES. SMART CAPTURE BY P.C. REYNOLDS Deputy -Chief-Conatable Evans charged David Griffiths, a haulier lodging at the Red Lion Inn. Llaneav 1, with feloniously stealing two mounta mare ponies from 'the Black Mountain n Liangadock parish between the 24th ult. and the 16th inst., ot the value of £ 36, the property of John Thomas Llwynwenol, Gwynfe. John Thomas, of Llwynwenol. stated that he identified th ponies as his property, and valued them at £ -36. He saw the ponies on the 24th ult., and subsequently saw them at Brynelydach, Gwynfe, on the 16th inst. He had never seen the prisoner before. He had! the right -of grazing on the Black Mountain. George David Richards, of Brynelydach, Gwynfe, deposed that prisoner came to him on the 28th ult. and asked him to she one of the ponies for him. Witness refused as ho wanted to go and meet a load of coal. A long (conversation ensued in which pri- soner stated that he was the owner of the ponieij, and eventually witness purchased them for £1.õ. He clia not know they were stolen animals until the x6th inst., when the last witness claimed them. He thereupon gave information to P.C. Reynolds. Tudor Richards, of Brynslydach, testified as to fetching the ponies from the orisoner on the following morning a.t Pontarllechau. Edgar Griffiths, of Rhiwddu, Gwynfe, 'de- posed that the prisoner came to him on the 28th uit.. whilst he was trimming' a hedere. Witness wont with him and eaug-ht the prisoner for him. Margaret Davies of the Cooper's Arms, Pontarllechau, said that on the 28th ult.. tho prisoner calked at her bot)-e and seekec* lodgings, and saw him taking two ponies into the stable. Witness said she knew the prisoner, who had a cart ajid an old "pcrew" in it,and was selling herrings, stockings, etc.. in the district. She ha<f known him for ten years. P.O. E. J. Reynolds, of Llangad-ock, de- posed that he proceeded) to Brynelydach, and there saw the two ponies (produced), and in consequence of what he was told he cade certain enquiries, a-nd on Sunday night last proceeded to IJangtwel and in- terviewed the prisoner. Witness told him the matter he was enquiring about tnd ca i- tioned him. Prisoner eaid, "They are my ponies." He was then taken into custody ind charged atLlansawel Police Station with the offence in the pre«*moc of P.C. Andrews. Prisoner replied, "They are my ponies. Ho has taken them from me on the Blaok Mountain. Prisoner was then con- veyed to Llandovery. -On the 23th ult. wit- ness was passing through Pontarllechau p I and saw prisoner endeavouring to get two ponies into the stable of the Cooper's Arm*. When prisoner saw him, he shouteeF, "I have found the ponies which I lost two voars ago from the nck Mountain." Wit- lie. said that about two years ago the pri- soner reported to him of the loss of a moun- tain pony, but that pony was trot like cither of the animals in question. Prisoner, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial to the next Carmarthen- shire Quarter Sessions.

Ammanford TUESDAY, December 26tl-i.-BeFore Mr. J. Lewis. Bryn Rhug- (in the chaii); and Mr. J. Davies, Commerce House. DRUNK ON XMAS NIGHT. Lewis Jones, of Margaret-street Lian- debie, a colher, was charged with being diunk and disorderly in Llandebie the pre- vious night. A fine of 9s. was imposed with the oost of conve-yance-5s..

THEFT OF BRANDY PONTYBEREM MAN BEFORE CARMARTHEN BENCH. At Carmarthen Borough Police Court on Friday (before the Mayor and Messrs. J. B. Arthur and T. Bland Davies), Daniel Jones 22), 3, Palmer-terrace, Pontyberem, was charged with stealing a bottle of brandy, the property of William Thomas, licensee of the Three Salmon Inn. The licensee said that on Thursday at 5 p.m he missed a bottle of brandy from a shelf in the bar. Defendant was with three other men in the bar, and witness saw him go towards the stable. He fol- lowed him, and saw him place the bottle behind the KtabEe door. The bottle was half tull of brandy. Defendant ran away, and witness gave information to the police. Jones returned! to the public-house about 6.15 on the same day, and wanted to fight witness. P.C. Walters said he arrested Jones at the railway station at 6.30 p.m. on Thurs- day When charged at the police-station accused said "I did not steal it. n De- fendant was under the influence of drink. De-f-ndant pDbaded not iguilty, but ad- mitted having been drunk, and knew noth :r.g about the rftatter. Thp bench imposed a fine of £1, the Mayor remarking, Give up tjie drink. We see by this time that it has become the cairse of the country."

LLANGAIN. A public meeting was recently held at the Llaivgam Council School under the ausp-.ce« of the Llangain Parish Meeting. The meet- ing was presided over by Mr. David Evans, W Etiricorgani-facli, to consider an appeal from the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion for financial hel purgently needed to cairy on the highly appreciated wcrk among the troops both at home and on active ser- vice. It was uiu-nimously decided on a house-to house collection, the district «as divided into two wards., and four collectors were fippointed for the work, viz., Mecrrs. David Jones. Pentrewvmin. and Thomas Williams. Llangain Mills; Messrs. John I.f.wis, Clomendy. and John Davips, Hendy. The result has baen most gratifying. A handsome sum of D17 15s was oolleoel, which rcit ects great credit to all those that have sq handsomely (subscribed and also upon the collectors. A cheque for the emount has been sent to the organising financial secretary, Mr. G. Ivor Davies, Priory-ebreet, Carmarthen.

KIDWELLY 1 A sale nder. the auspices of the British Farmer. ssociation, was held at the Town Hall, on Friday, the 22nd inst., Mr. W. D. James being the honorary auctioneer. The sale was opened by Mrs. H. E. Smaxt, e' Mountain View, who, as local vice-president of the Red Cross Society, has, in various ways done admirable work on behalf of^the society, while Mr. Smart was president of the committee. We are informed by the treasurer, Dr. T. R. Griffiths, that about £ 50 was realised bv the sale, and that it is hoped to bring the amount up to JE60 be- fore accounts are finally closed. On Christmas Day, the characteristically Welsh service, Ply gain, was held at the parish church at 6.30 a.m., when there was a celebration of the HcAy Communion. At 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion was celebrateel in English, Matins was sung in English at 1". a m. and Evensong in Welsh at 7 p.m. The church decorations, which were on a more modest scale than has been the case for many years past, had ben tastefully executed as followsAltar vases, Mrs. Al- fred Stephens, Broomhill; altar rails, Mrs. Jcnes, The Vicarage, and Miss Griffiths, Henblas; choir stalls, Miss Thomas and Misses Joan and Joyce Thomas, Velindre; font. Mrs. II. E. Smart, Mountain View, m and Mrs. Harold Greenwood, Rumsey House. The Rev. D. Ambrose Jones, M.A., vicar, and the Rev. E. T. Davies, B.A., curate, oiffciated at all the services. The Christmas celebrations commenced at the Morfa C. M. Chapel on Christmas KVe with a children's service. In place ot the usual introductory reading of the Scriptures. the 2nd chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel was recited by Miss Edith Gta.ved. An appropriate sermon from the text. "Hwn fydd mawr," was de- livered by the Rev. E, Herbert, pnstor. During the evening, a solo was beautifully pung by Miss Marion Anthony, Paris House, who also presided at the organ. The children's cihoir, under Mr. D. S. Davies. London ILou?e, gave effective ren- derings of several hymns. Before the close a presentation of an inscribed Welsh copy of the New Testament was made to Private Luther Ovren, a faithful member of the Church, on his joining the army. Boole prizes and certificates were handed a num- Iht of Band of Hope children for profici- ency in the recent connexional examina- tion, while awards were also made to those who had done good code-citing work on be- half of the missions. On Christmas Day a Plvgain service was held at 7 a.m. at the lorfa Chapel, and was attended by mem- i-9 of all the Free Churches of the town. e The Rev. E. J. Herbert conducted. The Rev. E. J. Herbert «was the Special preacher at Tabernacle Chapel, Trimsaran, «.\ the afternoon of Christmas Day. In the evening at the same place, the rev. gentle ■n delivered an interesting addre.ss on "Dr..vid Livingstone." Mr. J. G. Anthony, Pari? House, Kidwelly, abiy presided o*ver a large audience. The proceed^ will be de- voted to the chapel heating-apparatus fund In the current issue of "Trvsorfa y Plant" •■•re appears a well-written and singularly appropriate Christmas sermon to children •i the pen of the Rev. E. J. Herbert. The Town Band, with Mr. S. H. Evar.s conducting, turned out on Christmas Day. Their performance was decidedly creditable. The Mynyddygarreg Silver Band sNPnadedi the residents in the surrounding districts. Irr. John Vaughan, Llanelefeilog, has been appointed a)-hool attendance officer t' r- Pembrey and Kidwelly District, in ion to Mr. D. O. Evans, resigned. Oil Tuesday evening last (Boxing Day), '•hoir r-f Capel Sul gave a performance the cantata, "Esther, the Beautiful ■< e :i." at the Town Hall. Mr. S. H. ms. the chapel precentor, oondiucted Mr "u W. Thomas, oreranist, accompanied, -tici the Mayor (Councillor W. J. Loosmorel presided. The death took place, after a brief ill i ess, at Cowbridge on the 22nd inst., of Kate Lright Ohard, widow of the late Mr. Harry Cnard, who, in the years 1876— J, was headmaster of the K;<He 11 v Britjeh, now the Castle Council School. 'rs. Chard, who was 60 vearv of age. was prominently associated with Red Cross work in Cowbridge, being quartermaster of the Beaupre Red Cross Hospital, and secre- tary of the local Red Cross Sooietyl. Her two surviving sons are on active service, while one son. Sergt. Cecil Chard, was re- cently killed in action. Tho news of the serious illness of the and highly-esteemed pastor of C-apel Sul (Ind.)—the Rev. W. C. Jenkins)—will be received with regret by all—and they ar legion—who know the rev. gentlman's vorth. May he speedily be restored to his usual good health.

LLANSTEPHAN The congregation at Moriah (C.M.) have given a cordial and unanimous invitation to tho Rev. D. E. Thomas, Bethania, Mor- riston, to fill the vacant pastorate, and the call has been favourably reanoaded, the prospective pastor and congregation are to be congratulated upon their choice and deci- ion The rev. gentleman will enter into his new sphere about March next. Among the many and observing calls of the present day. there is no stronger ap- peal than that of our unfortunate prisoners of war in the hands of the Huns. Private Hill, 2nd Welsh Regiment, now a prisoner at Mecklenburg, has been adopted by Moriah (C.M.), and a weekly parcel of the Via 1 ue of ll. is being forwarded to him. The hon. ee. of this practical effort is Miss Sally Evans, Ffynnon Villa, who is warmly supported by the congregation. Letters to hand from Egypt, Salonika, France, and other scenes of active service, show that all our lads are in good heart and splendid spirit and confidence. Among those recently received were oheerv epistles from Private* John Williams. Church-street-, Martin Williams. Cambrian House; Ar- thur Williams, Pentowin, Mechanic J. R. Davies, Llanvbri, and Lance-corpl. F. C. Wardle, Laijgharne. etc., all breathing the spirit of true patriotism, of the do or die order. May all the boys at home, and abroad have a cheerful Christmas season. Nothing that we can give is too good for them. 111 view of the immediate necessity of practising ti.e habit of thrift among' all classes, it is interesting to find that among the school children and some of their mothers, the splendid sum. of fifty-four pounds has been deposited in the Penny Bardc in connection with the Post Office during the vear. The sum of thirty-eight pounds lia been w ithdrawn during the year, gome of the Films coming in very handy in these times of hi"fh prices, and the value of preparing for a rainv day is fully appre- ciated. May the New Year bring a renewal of efforts and be an inoentive to those few who are not already on the roll.

COEDYBRYN Corporal D. A. Evans, Welsh Regimenit, Perihiwpal, paid us a visit Ja2t week. Cor- iporal Evitn3 is still undergoing hospital treatment as a result of wounds received in France at Mametz Wood last July. He was recently awarded the Military Medal. Pto. Evar..Tones, Pantmawr. Mae-dlyn, was home last week. He is suffering from shrapnel wounds in the wrist and is at present in a Lot don hcxsnital. Pte. David Thomas. Biyn- hyfryd, Bwlchygroes, :§ invalided home suf- fering from shell rihoa'c received in_ the battle of the Somme. Their many friends wish them speedy recovery. Pte. Jaok Wilson. Penbeilimawr, ir; home on leave f t -t- undergoing hospital treatment these last few nonthe. He is looking vtll and returns to tho front in a few days He carries with him the best wishes of the neighbourhood. Fte. D. Rc-e, Panteg Cross (formerly manager of PegWs Stores, Pont- c-r,r;dil, Ptf-. Elias Jones, Pantma.wr. Maes- llvn, and Pte. Tom Jame«. R.E.. Aigoed, were also home on leave this wpek. As a mult of a jumble sale held at Coedybryn ,.ti(I on belialf of Our Boys committer, they were t-uah presented with a cheque as an expression of their kind feelings toward? them.

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POHTARDULAIS The death took place rentlv, after a long and painful illness, of Air." John Joiz, Prospect-place, at the age of 67. He had resided in the place for many years, and was well known and respected. He was one of the oldest and most faithful com- municants as Hope Congregational Chapel. His mortal remains were lai dto rest at Lilrnnus graveyard on Friday afternoon. The Rev. D. Lloycl Alorgan (Hope), Rev. W. R. Lloyd (Siloh), and ReV. J. Lawis, Libanus, officiated. He leaves seral grown-up children to mourn hia loss. Miss Brown, headmistress of Llandilo- Talybout Non-provided School, has been appointed headmistress of a large Council School at Llangollen, North Wales, out of a. large number of applicants. Tlie ap- pointment took place at Chester. The re- moval will not only be a scholastic Iocs, but I-oss to the Church, as she was a faithful chorister at St. Teilo's Welsh 'tiurch 4 Mr. T. G. Div ies, Cross-street, formerly certificated assistant at the noys' Council School, ha3 been appointed headmaster of ne non-provided 9chool in succession t» r. Griffiths, wh has joined the colours. Pte. Tom Williams, Teilo-row, better known as Twm Tim,' is home on furlougla tor in abeonoa of seventeen months somewhere in France. He is exceedingly; popular with the working fraternity. Tho friends of Mr. Thomas Arthur Har. ris. younger son of Mr. John Harris, The Alews, Oakfield-street-, will be glad to learn that after being in hospital and a con- vaievsi'ent home for several months, he haa now returned convalescent. Hig brother ho waver, Mr. W. E. Harris, who joined the "Transports," and is somewhere in France, is suffering with rheumatism and is confined :0 hospital On Thursday evening, at Siloh Congrega- tional Chapel, a hearty welcome and re- ception were accorded Pte. David John Jeremiah .arid Pte. Rees (The Gardens), vho are home on furlough, and have been on active service since the commencement L the war. They were with the first batdfe that left the Graigola Alerthyr Colliery at the outbreak. At the close a collection was made up, which realised C2. Both men in ]);I ],:I were presented with j61 each and a to take back with them. The death has taken place of Mr. John Jones. Bethei House, Tynybonau. He was 61 years of age, one of the oldest em- ployees of Teilo TinpTate Co.. and a very faithful communicant at Libanu3 Chapel I-Ni.). Early on Sunday week a. valuable rick of hay, estimated to be worth between E54 and £ 60, belonging to Mr. John White Caeoerrig. was noticed by Air. John Davies j.sinna.man) to be on fire. It is more than ikeDy that the damage was done by some tramp who had evidently sought a nightt; ,Ier in the hay-field. Messrs. Corbett (waterman), and Air. John Davies. captain the fire brigade, were soon on the spot &nd rendered all possible assistance.

t TRELECH A Can we eonvincp ourselves that death has removed from our midst reoentlv so young a life in the person of Miaa b lorne IJvans, Rock Hall. Florrie, -who nad not yet reached her sixteenth year was the daughter of the date Air. II. A. £ 5™ nn(i M?' I0™??' Postmistress, Tre^ lech Previous to her illness she had been a piipii, for over two years at the County u^ij °'' Carmarthen, where she was held m grest esteem both by the staff and her schoolceElows alike. She had also de- moted considerable part. of her leisure time t. the study of instrumental music, and she hao already obtaaned eeveral certificates o £ Proficiency in pianoforte pfaving. About mid-renn a month ago. she came, home, but tailed t.> return owing to serious illness. Jbrough all her suffering sho bore up well and was quite cheerful to the end. Bein~ peacefully. Her funeral took place on luesday, December 5th, at Rook Chapel, and a very ,arge number of friends and b?Jt nf8 att"nl3edJ,° Pa? the last tri- presstve rTtK The service was most im- pres. t\e. A.i the children and staff of the 2, j. attended. Alost of her l iSr- S1'?9 of sorrow; knowing" Ind • ln Partln§- with her they had ° ?, The coffin. maJb of rrnrd .vr- with fittinS ™ d-k-ed with numerous ivreatl-m in various M:.„oI her Mj. a A. Dvans rnnh. ?" <»'*«!: »"d a lari St fho foKi„vibuta "?"> Nanlyffynnon: Mrs. Robert,, and Uris"; "Win- ?• V l e headmistress and staff of County Sehoo. Carmarthen"; 4th Fomf Coun y School, Carmarthen: her sohool- Mlows; Air and Airs. Williams Sll ^Id-terrace-, Carmarthen: Neniaddw&n family; Alice M. Buckley, Carmarthen- f Y' vi,-ames Cardigan,- ElW Slaee Ti' f -f and Waterloo r' r f^rnily recejred also a very -• ,e number of letters of sympathy, anii they desire to thank all for their words of comfor. m their sorrow. We extend to Vart,-broken mother and all the family sincerest sympathy, and sad a« fha p r,stus °J" DREFACH, VELINDRE. + °u December 15th, the funeral at Ppnk^ /^?r h. the interment being V. • Jo"n Evans. G=>ler Ariew /mni- Mr> and Afr^ Jarrep Jones Towy,/Cot' ta.ge, and chiloren; Air. and Airs. S. Ree^ Gtler View; Mr. and Mrs. T. JMmy Cefo Saion (sons in law end daughters) -md W number of nephews and niece*' Her