The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE MOTORISTS TROUBLE. Winter Jays and rain and fog bring end- less trouble to irotorists. Car drivers suffer from obscured screens, and motor cyclists who axe so. unfortunate as having ic; wear pectucle8 are likewise troubled. After experimenting with a number of greases, eto, a sample of Glasso" was tried, md the reisult was marvellous. A little' rubbed on the glass and polished with a dry cloth rendered the vision clear. It does not affect tho transparency of the glass in the least. Particulars may be had from The Glasso Manufacturing' Co., 211, City-road, London, E.C.

LLANDEBIE After a lapse of nearly sixty years, c, plvgain" was revived in the Parish Church- at six o'clock on Christmas morning. The service consisted of the Holy Com- munion and carols, which were exquisitely sung by a choir of girls composed of the members of the local bramch of the Girls' Friendly Society. Mrs. Thomas, The Yicar- Bge, had trained the girls and presided at the' crgan at the service The church was nearly full of communicants and it is in- teresting that there were several present who in their yo.ith attended" Plygain" in the cthuroh 60 yearns ago. The 8 o'clock and 11 services were also very well aiten- ded. On the Sunday before Christmas a beau- fcifullv executed roll of honour was presented to the Parish Church by Mr. and Mrs. DuBuisson, of Glynhir, whose son recently gave his life for his King and Country in Salonika. The roll commemorates twenty- four voung men who have fallen in the various war areas. The Vicar preached on the subject of The Peace of G.N]," and ifcheie was a large congregation present. On Christmas evening a carol concert was (given at the schools by the associates, mem- bers, and candidates of the Girls' Friendly Society, assisted by a few gentlemen friends. The concert was in every way a great suc- cess and reflected great credit on its orga- niser and '-onduotor, Mrs. Thomas, The (Vicarage. The proceeds were for charitable purposes.

LLANNON Mr. Herbert %lainwaring, late manager of the New Dvriant Collieries, has com- menced duties as manager of the New Cross Hands Collieries. He will etecJVe under Mr. I), F. Davies, who is the general manager. Mr. Mainwaring was suc- <oeedecl at the New Dinant Collieries bv Mr. EK-ans, Seven SisterB. Aft.-r having served with His Majesty s in this country for over a year a vt ;<r at the front in France, Dr. D. H. Gri- ffiths returned last week to take up his practice at the Cross Hand Collieries. He ha" already commenced work. The following girls were successful at the music examination (pianoforte) recently |be!d at Jjlanelly:—Intc^rmediiaite etagte: Annie Mary Thomas, Bryn Villa, Tumble, 131 marks; Doris May Davies, Bronwydd, Tumble. 86 marks; May Jones, Pantgwyn- *crrac-\ CTO>S Hands, 88 marks. Owinsr to the state of the roads from Cross Hands to Llanelly (being one mass of ice in many parts especially Bryngwili, Mori a is an Felinfoel Hills, the Great Wee- tcwn road motor and Brynteg motor have been unable to run the usual eem-ioe dur- ing the wk. Manv accidents are reported owing to f;¡ll.. on the ice. A woman in Drefaoh fell down and fractured her leg, -abile another in Cefneithin fell and broke her arm. The schools closed last week for the usual fortnight's holiday.

MARKETS CATTLE. BIRMINGHAM (Pi daily).—Supplies included 2,51J from Ireland, ?0 from Wales, 430 frciii the Eastern, and 110 from the Midland counties, 310 from Somerset, and 110 from Cheshire. Bacon pigs, 1st quality, 19d per score (15s 4d per stone of ]4 lbs.), 3rd quality, 17e 6d per score (12B 3d per atoi.e); porkers, 19s 9d per ecore (13s lOd per ptonel. IiEICESTER, Dec. 20.—A small market of rather inferior stock. Both cattle and sheop, however, maintained their price, while pigs were about Is per score dearer. IiONDON. Metropolitan Cattle Maiket, Dec. 18.—Large show of fat cattle for the week after the Christmas sale, the market bemg over supplied; trade consequently was very dull, pricey showing a decline of fully Id per lb. Of the cattle weighed, a few Devons, of 11 cwts., mttde 70s 8d, and several Shorthorns, of l cwte., 69s 4d, per live cwt Fair supply of sheep, but demand only moderate, prices ruling d per lb. lower than last week, except for the fev Lor.gwools on offer, which maintained their price. NORTHAMPTON, Dec. 20.—Very small maiket and trade dull, 2nd quality cattle ma-king 7s 4d, and cows 65 4d, per 8-lb. stone. sold fairly well, but prices vero lower, while pigs were also cheaper, especially porkers. "NORTHAMPTON, Dec. 16.-Rather over 400 store cattle in the market; trade better at rather higher prices. Beet quality dairy cows in keen reqcest. PROVISIONS. LL-,kNDIL,O. -There waa a large supply of live and dead poultry at this market on Friday and there Aaig a good demand. Quo- tations:—Turkeys (trussed), through and through, Is 8d per lb. ;ditto (alivej, 31 and 35s a couple; geese (trussed), Is 6d and Is 6d per lb.; ditto (alive), 10s to 12s each; ducks (tiufsed). Is 8d per lb.; ditto (alive), Ó8 each. chickens (trussed), Is 6d per lb. fowls (trussed1*, from Is to Is 2d per lb.; fresh butter. 2s per lb.; eggB, 3d e,tch; prize beef, from Is 3d to Is 6d per lb. WHITLAND, Fri., Dec. 22.— Large at- tendance and sharp demand. Supply low. Prices uncertain, poultry beinf very high, but esggs were down from 3 to 5 for Is. Quotations .—Butter—in lh. rolls Is 9 and Is 10d, in mikj ready salted for consump- tion 16 9gd, in umalted lumps for factory blertding Is 9d per ib.; eggs 5 for Is; rabbits -tiliot d and 10id, trapped Is Id and Is 2d each; fowls 5s 6d to 6s per couple or lOd per lb. alive, ditto trussed la 4d per lb.; ducks 6g to Ó6 6d, or lid per lb. alive, ditto trussed Is 4d per lb., trussed geese Is 4d per lb., trussed turkeys Is 6d per Ib.; swedes 44s per ton, potatoes fj per ton; cheese.— Wdtili 8d and 9d per lb., best American and Canadian Is 2d to lis 4d per lb.; honey in lb. jars and in bulk Is to Is Id per Ib.; meat— prime beef joints Is 2d to Is 4d, other cuts Is and Is Id lamb Is and Is 2d, pork Is Id to Is 4d per lb. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Fri., Dec. 22.- The rattenda-)ce and supply were poor here today, but pi ices were high. Quotations:— Butter in unsalted lumps for factory blend- ing purposes IB 9d, ditto in casks rtited and blended Is 8d to Is 9d, ditto in pound rolls Is lid per lb., eggs 2gd each, trussed poultry Is 4d to Is 8d, turkeys Is 9d to 2s. geese 18 6d to Is lOd, ducks 18 8d to Is lOd per lb., live fcwls ós to 7e 6d per couple. rabbits—trapped Is to Is Id, shot lOd to 18 each; pigB-porkers 15s, heavy sows Us pfr eccre, weaners 20s to 23s each; rearing cr.bres £ 2 to £ 2 10s each, old sheep 4d, year- link sheep "d to 7d per lb., 6tore cattle (&-arc.e)-yearlirgs JE9 to J312, two yeaj--olds £ 12 to L16, young fat beasts £ 2C to jB55, fat bulk £ 23 to £ 2o. old fat cows JB20 to j327, cows with calves JB23 to £ 36, heifers and calves £ 23 to J350 each; meat—beef Is 2d to ls 6d, mftton Is 2d to Is 4d, pork Is 3d to le 6d per lb. CARMARTHEN, Sat., Dec. 23.-There waa an appreciable drop in the prioes of poiiltjry at the Christmas market here to- day. Turkeys and geese sold at an average of Ie 6d to Is 9d per Ib, but late in the day prioes dropped to Is 4d; chickens, ls 8d per lb; fowls, 4s to 5e' fxl each: eggs, 7 for 2s; butter in pats 2s, ditto in caak Is lid per Ib; potatoes, 12s 6d per cwt. LLANDILO, Sat., Dec. 23.-Turk-eys (trussed) Is gd per lb, geese (trussed) le 6d, ducks (trussed) Is 8d, chickens Is 6d, fowls ls 2d; butter 2.3 lc1; cheese Is 3d; egg-a, 5 for Is; rabbits Is 4d each; potatoes, lid per lb; beef (prime joints), Is 6d, Iambs Is 3d, and pork ?s 6d per lb.

■ 10 a I ]f you have a Bad I-cg,Eczema,Old Hr ALU Sores, Wounds, Ringworm, Cuts, Burns Scurf, or any Skin affection, send to Maurice Smith'& Co.. Kidderminster, for a tree sample of HEALO Ointment. Try it, you need not send for a large box. A Shifnal lady savs it is worth £$a box. HF.ALO allays all irritation, reduces inflammation, prevents festering, soothes and heals all bad legs. Don't say your case is hopeless without trying HEALO. Boxes 1,0 and Jj- Local Agent:— D. KING MORGAN, Chemist, CARMARTHEN. GOWEB, Vaughan Street LLANELLT. T. DAVIES, Station Road, Llaneu^

RHEUMATISM--KIDNEY TROUBLE Rhevmafcism is due to urio acid crystals in the joints and muscles, the result of ex- cessive urio acid in the system tnat the kidneys failed to remove as nature in- tended. and this acid is also the cause of backache, lumbago, sciatica, gout. urinary trouble, gtone, gravel, dropsy. Estora Tablets, a specifio based on modem medi- cinal science are the successful treatment, and have rured numberless obstinate cases after the failure of all other tried remedies, which accounts for them superseding out-of- date medicines sold at a price beyond all but the wealthy. „ Women frequently suffer from ills, aches and plains, under tlie impression that they are victims uf ailments oommon to their eex, but more often than not it is due to 4he kidneys, and in such cases Estora Tablets will tet them righit. Estora Tablets-an honest remedy at an honest price-1/3 pejr box of 40 tablets or 6 boxes for 6/9. All Chemist* or postage free from Estora Co., 132, Charing Cross Road, London, W.C. Carmarthen Agent A. T. Jones, M.P.S., 16 Lammae-street. (P281-23:2

NAHTGAREDIG The Rev. Evan Thomas, Vicar of Llan. egv.ad, being indisposed, the Rev. J. Jones, curate of Llanegwad, officiated at. the ser- vices held at Llanegwad Holy Trinity, and St. John'& on Sunday and Christmas Day. The Rev. Benj. Daniel, Llanelly, occu- pied the pulpit of Nantgaredig 0:1 Sunday, and his able discourses were much appre- ciated bv the congregations. W<> were delighted to see amongst ue during the holidays Mr. J. L. Evans, Mil- ford Haven Mr. E Banwell Jones, London, Mr T. Davies. Caerphilly, and Mr. D. Thomas, draper, Llanelly, and wish them all success. An eisteddfod was held at Nantgaredig (M.C.) under the auspioee of tho Sunday School on Tuesday (Boxing Day). Presi- dent, Mr. i). Richardfs, Brynarfoea; con- ductor, Mr. H. Jones-Duvies, J.P., Glyn- e;<Jdan. Adiudioators —MUST, Mr. Ed- win Price; literature, Rev. W. D. Davies, Tumble. Aaoompani, Mr. T. James, F F.C.L., Cross Hands; chairman of com- mittee, Mr. D. Evans, Penllwynau; trea- purer, Mr. Titus Richards, Tirdidog; secre- tary, Mr. A. T. Jones, Llwyncelvn. Re- sult of competitions wereSolo for those under 12 vears of age: 1, Lizzie James, Drefach; 2, Vira Pierce, Station House, Nantgaredig. Recitation, under 12: 1, Daiisy Nan Evans, BodhvfrvtL Nantgar- edig; 2, Maud Evam, New Inn, Nant- garedig.' Solo undter 16: 1, May Harries, Cross Hands; 2, M. H. Williams. Castle Hotel, Carmarthen, and Lizzie James, Dre- fach. Recitation for those under 16: 1. Miriam Jones. Capel Dewi; 2, Annie Mabel Phillips, Hendre. Translation (from English to Welsh: 1, Lewis Jones, Llwyn- celyn; 2, W. Davies. Plas, Llanegwad. Poetry: John Jones, Cross Hands, and Ben Davies, Penlanfaoh, Np.ntgfai<edfig. Recita- tion for those within three miles: G. M. Roberts, Cwmgigfran. Contralto solo, Eunice Morris, Lwenny. Baas eolo: W. Geàly, Porthyrhyd. Recitation (open): S. M. Roberts, Owmgigfran. Impromptu speech, John Jones, Cross Hands. Cham- pion. solo, W. Gealy (Llew'r Portti), Porth- yrhyd.

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AMMANFORD An inquest. was held by Mr. J. W. Nicholas, at Bettws, touching the death of William Lewis Lloyd, Bettws-road, a mar- ried man, 34 years of age, with six chil- dren. Deceased was a collier engaged at the Ammanford No. 1 Colliery. H.M.I. W. J. Owen appeared on behalf of the Home Office, and Mr. T. J. Randall represented the deceased's relatives, while Mr. Erne Hewlett, managing director of the colliery, was also present.—Timothy Timothy, father-in-law, gave etvidence of identifica- tion, and said that on September 4th de- ceased returned from work complaining of ,L ur strain on the back by lifting a tram. He wnt to bed, and had been ailing ever since. His back was covered with blisters, and so were hie feet. Someitimes he com- plained about his heart. He died on Wed- nesday, and the doctor attended him right to the end. Deceased had suffered from an illness two or three years ago, but. had ap- parently recovered, and worked pretty regularly up to September. Witness be- lieved that illness to be the result of rheu- matism.—Thomas John Howell, of 11, Ma^yberllan terraije, stated that in Sep- tember he was working with the deceased as a collier's boy. A tram went off the road. and the haulier called to them to render assistance. They went, and the de- ceased, with three other men, commenced lifting it back. The others "let go" think- ing it was now on the rails, and deceased. who still held on, received the full weight of it as it fell back. He said. "Oh, my back." Thev left the tram where it was, and he and deceased went in to a road to have a spell because deceased had hurt himself. They remained theu.oe about a quarter of an hour. when deceased said, 'Let's go out, I can't stick it any Ionr." They proceiedecJ out of the mine, and on the way deceased kept complaining of hi? back (Lnd had numerous rests. To Mr. Randall witness eaid the tram was fully loaded. Deceased had been regular in his work before that, and had never com- plained of his heart. Witness had only worked with him for three weeks.—Dr. Donald Stewart said he paw the deceased on the afternoon of the accident, when he oomplained that he had strained his back In lifting a- heavy weight. Witness ordered him to bed and examined his heart. He knew that his heart was previously affected, and. after examination, he formed the opinion that deceased had strained his back rvnd his heart. He wa«s lielpt in bed for close on two months. Then he went about a. little, and his heart trouble came on n. About a fortnight ago he took a turn for the worse and was kept in bed the last fourteen days. He had dropsy of the legs and body due to the, condition of his heart. Witness was present at a post mortem that day conducted by Dr. Step- hen*. Swansea, and Dr. Lancaster was also present. There was evidence of old-stand- ing disease of the heart, and of the lungs; old plural adhesions to the lungs; the heart lining was thickened and adhered to the heart; the valves of the main artery of the heart were thickened, and the heart itself was enlarged and dilated. He formed the opinion that his death was due to an over-1 strain of an already diseased heart. It was unwise for him to have tried to lift such a heavy weight. Death was due to the disease of the heart accelerated by the strain. If deceased had not strained his heart he might have lived for years. In re- rv to Mr. Hewlett, witness admitted giv- r a certificate in which he stated that on I ":h September he examined the deceased and found him unable to work by reason ot strain of hie back. He examined him also on the 4th. He ga.ve another certificate on .^th. There was no mention in those certificates cf strain of the heart. He did not know that on Saturday, the Oth Sept., deceased walked 1:1) to the colliery, anct afterwards went over to his surgiery. Wit- n(> did not think deeeased could hnve done that. He was spitting bloocl.-Tlie iury returned a verdict that death was due to disr-ase of the heart accele.rated by strain. —The funeral took place on Saturday after- noon to the St. David s churchyard. Christmas was "Pry quietly spent, m the town, with Jew public events to detract from the enjovment of hearth' and ho-rie, with old faceg in renewed acquaintanceship. The thoughts of aU turned to those who spent their Christmas far from home, and the pall of war thus cast its ehadew over all familv crathenngR A high-class sacred concert was held at C-apel Newvdd. B?ttws. on Christmas night. The committor were fortunate in securing the services of such well-known artistes as Madame Bessie Morris (soprano), Madame Lizzie Daniels, Tonvpandy (controlto), Mr. Richard Thomas. Llanelly (tenor), and Mr. Llew. R. Bowen. Swansea (bass). All four fairly delighted the audience with solos. duets, and a quartette, cudh 3e to make the concert an oagerly-awaited annual f-vent in local musical oiroles. Mr. T. M. Evane, M.A., Ammanford, presided orer the pro- ceedings. The accompanists were Mr. Geo. 1. Thomas, L.L.C.M., and Mies Ceinwen W illiams. A vote of thinks to the artistes L was carried on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Coun. Dd. George, end u simi- lar compliment was accorded to the Chair- man on the initiative of the Rev. B. Ellis Jones, B.A., seconded by Coun. J. Harries (Irlwyn). The programme concluded with tiie Welsh and English National Anthems. A performance of Saints and Siniiers was given at the Palace Theatre on Tues- day. Wednesday and Thursday nights by the Ammaruford Dramatic Society under the leadership of Mr. Hiley Harries. The ver- dict of the large houses was that the pro- duction rejected great credit upon the society, which is to be congratulated upon the success of their effort. On his return from the Eastern theatre, Pte. W. Thorrae, of the 4th Welsh Regi- ment, whoss home ig at Argoed, was given a stirring reception at a ooncert held in his honour at the Bettws Council School on Tuesday night He was also njade the reci- pient. of a bounty of i5 on behalf of the Bettws Reception Committee, who havo 1 cw similarly honoured no less than twenty- one of the local heroes The action of tha Bettws Committee in receiving returned soldiers so generously has aroused wide- spread commendation, and it is anticipated that the public generally will gh-dly avail theme-elves of the opportunity which will in the near future be afforded them of giving tangible support in the carrying- on of the laudable worl^ Thos. Thomas, a well-known Bettws octo- genarian, commonly called Twmi," did not return to his lome on Wednesdav night, and parties searched the district till the early hours of the morning tc no avail. It was found that he had visited Maesybettws Farm about six o'clock in the evening, and. had been accompar.ied out in the diiection of the jane leading thereto by the daughter of the farm. At daylight" on Thursday morning his body was found by Mr. Daniel Hopkins in the bed of the Nantyffin brook some distance from the farmhouse. There were evidences of his having tlipped do vn the bank into the trook, and having crept tcross to the other side, where he lay in a creeping position. At tho iIqnet on Satur- day before Mr. J. W. Nicholas, evidence was given by fr3 Ann Evans (sitter), Miss A. G. Griffiths, and Mr. Darie] Hopkins. The Coroner stated there WiùO no blame at- tached to aryone The old man, slightly infiim, lost Jus way in the da-k, ceine into the field instead of following the lane, and fell over the bank into the brook. He coull nor. be said to have died from drowning, and the safer verdict to deturn Nas hat he died through accidentally f^llinc into too biook. A vcrdict was returned in accord- ance with the Coroner's dirtet' oil. -The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon.: A service was conducted at Capel NewyddJ where deceased was a faithful member, by the Rev. P. Ellis Jones, B.A., and the Rev.. W. Kachards. and at the graveside in St. David's Churchyard, Rev. J. Williams, B.A., read the burial service, and the Her. W. Nantlais Williams offered prayer. De- ceased was a most origiml character, and possessed many commendable qualities. The death took place in the street with tragic suddenness on Thursday morning of Mr. Dd. Lewis, 65 yeafrs of age, of Station- road, Tirydail. Deceased had been to work at the Park CoUiery, where lie was em- ployed 4; a lampnan, in the morning, and while returning from the barb-jr he -s-as seen to fall near Dr. Inrnan's surgery. He üypireu almost mi- -icdiatelv. At the inquest OT-. Saturday afterrcon Mrs. A. M. Evans, diaughter, eaid pier ifathar oontamplated tak-iii ir her mother to Swansea that dll{Y. Ha had often oomplained of a 'choking fensa- tion" while walking. A verdict of death from heart failure, the result of natural ce.wses, was returned. >On Wednesday, the 20th :nst,. passed away Dr. O ven of Kingston, at tli ige of 55 years. A native of Arnmanfe.-d ne vent to Kingston after qualifying for the medical profession, and loved Kingston next to his native Wata. He was a son of the 'ate Mr. John Owen. of Cwnjllwcliwr. He wns most attentive to calls for medical aid whether by day or night, and his death -Aas the result of a chill contracted by going oiu to a late casn The funeral. was strik- ing evidence of the great esteem in which tho deceased gentleman was held, a large congfregation assembling in the parish church of All Saints', where the first part of the service was held, amongst those pre- sent being many of Dr. Owen's former pa- The body waa enclosed in a. casket of polished oak, which was hidden beneath a wealth of beautiful floral tributes. The mournerst prsent were Mrk. J.G. Owen, the widow; Mr. R. Owen, son; Miss G. Owen, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Spencar Owen, brother and «i^ter-in-law; Mrs. en. mother, lira. Williams, cister; Mr. Holland Heaton, brother-in-law; Dr. R. N. Goodman, Dr. AVoodley, Ur. Eustace Sher- rand, and Miss Booth. The service was ■ i acted by the Vicar (the Rev. A. S. W. Young), and the Curate (Rev. F. G. Wes- ton). The )nterment took place later in :ie afternoon at West Norwood Cemetery, where a daughter of the deceased is buried, and where Mrs1. Owen's family own vaults. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. F. G. Weston.

N'EW QUAY The many friends at Cross Inn of Pte. E. D. Jon whose relations reside at Bwlchydwr, will be pleased to learn that he is safe at Malta. Pte. Jones was serving as an orderly on board M.M.H.S. Brittanic when she WM torpedoed by a German sub- marine in the Aegean Sea. New Quay oan no longer boast of having a force of coast, watchers to guard its boundaries. The services of these men vtfere done away v,4ith la few days ago, and it is "believed that the work has been given to the coastguards. We extend' our heartiest congratulations to Mr. David ØnmB. Coybal, who has been successful in gaining his degree of L.D. at the Lampeter College. He intends taking up the post of curate in North Wales. A very loyal reception was given to Lieut. J. Kenyan Davies, Guild Hall JR.A.M.C.j, and Gunner G. Fowler, Tower Hill (R.F.A.), a the Towyn Chapel recently. The chair was oaeupied by Mise G. Loncroft, Llanina, who opened the meeting with an eloquent address. Amongst the speakers were Rev. E. Lroyd. B.A.. rector; Gunner G. Fowler Rev. R. W. Hughes, Bethel, and Lieut. Kenyon Dacies. A solo was rendered by Miss E. Richards, Morawel. A medal was presented to the representa- tive of Driver J. T. Evans, Marine-terrace (A.S.C.). The meeting was closed by the singing of tne National Anthem. Pte. Tom Jones. Mount Pleasant; Lieut. Kenyon Danes, Guild Hall (R.A.M.C.), and Gunner G. Fowler, Tower Hill (R.F.A.). were home on leave in the course of the past few days. Owing to the Government giving permission for the soldiere to come home on Christmas leave many more of our brarvo 'boys will, we hope, be here to partake of the festivities. Several of our local sailors are home too. viz., Capt. Evans. 7. Marine-terrace: Capt. O. Evans, 1, Lewis-terrace; Mr. D. Cliffori1 Junep, Rhancir; Mr. J. T. Davies. 10, Rock-street; Mr. Byron Jones, Marine- terrace, and Mr. Luther Evans, Arba.

MEWCASTLE-EMLYN As we briefly reported last week, the death took place on Tuesday, after a few weeks' illness, of Mr. William Jeremy, Sussex House, Nc-wcaftle-Emlyn, at the age of 52 years. Deceased was one of the I largest cattle dealers in Wales. He was a native of Abergwili. Carmarthen, and came to Newcastle-Emlyn about twenty-five years ago. Deceased had taken an active interest in nublic work, and was a member of the Cardiganshire County Council. The New- oastle-Emlyn Small Holdings Committee, the Newca>tle-Fmlyn District Education Committee. Llandyfriog Parish Council, a director of the Newcastle-Emlyn Electric Lighting Co.. Ltd., and connected with other public bodies. He was a Liberal in politic and a Congregationalist. Deceava leaves a widow. The funeral takes place on Saturday next at 12.30 p.m. for Bryn- gwenith.. -it-mi- The funeral of the late Mr. William Jeremy. Sussex Hou?e, took place on »^atui- cav. wlien there was a large attendance. The serviet- at the holism was cotiiuctli by the Rev. R. Davie;. D.D.. and Williiins (Lleciirvd), and at Bryngw-?nith, wheie the interment took place. The Revs. B. Davies D.D.. Dan Evans, i).D. (Hawenl, and D. Evans (Dre.ven) officiated. The death took place on the 19th imt of Lvn Morris, the two-year-old son of Mr. .Tiirnes Morris and Mrs. Morris, F.mlyn- I srjuare. The little child had been ailing for a ltng time. The funeral took place at the (Vmeterv on Saturdav last. The R" B. Davies. D.D., officiated at the house, and the Rev. G. Evans, B P., vicar, at the graveside. Mr. John T Davies, Parkllyn. Btulah, has passed the Higher Division Examination of the Associated Board cf the R.A.M. and R.C.M. in pianoforte playing. \1it- Lirzie Jam, Trefaesfawr, Beulah, has paesed the Primaly Examination of tha same board. Both were pupils of Miss Gibbon. A.T.O.L., Glyndwr. Christmas was quietly' spent in the town. At Trinity Church, Holy Communion v as ] celebrated at 8 a.m. and 11),30 a.m., and in the evening there was a service of son, when carols were stiiig and the children recited portions of Scripture relating to Christmas Day. The annual Cwrdd I-lant was held at Bethel Cfcapel and at Graig Baptist Chapel preaahing services were held by the Rev9. W. Ceinfryn Thomas. Dowlais, ard E. Ungoed Thorns8, Carmarthen.

WHAT THE WELFARE FUND Ll- DOING. France, 13,12tk. l Dear Mi-. F,(Ito,r,-Ila.-ving been one -f the lucky irxfividuals tc> j'ooejve a pajtvl from the Welfare Club and not knowing whom to thank, I take the liberty of ask- ing you to Be so kind, through the medium of your valuable paper, to convey my hich appreciation of the kindness displayed t:> wardi Cfermaj ther boys wrving with the Colours. ] have been on active service otv,r twelve months, and had the pleasure of see- ing the 4th W5h juet before they ttxk part in the landing at Strvla Bay, and latterly I am at present, on Headquarter* Staff in France. I am happy to say I hp-e met .several St. Peter's boys out here, tino can assure you u>e conversation always crn- oerns good old Carmarthen. Sergeant C. E. Dalies is doing his bit and is quite fit and well. I see several -f the boys on the way to the firing line, an J have been asked by many to thank the .1 Welfare Club. Words cannot express licw much appreciated their good work ie. and :t ir is to be hoped their energies will meet with the success due to them. W ishing you and the members of yevj- staff a bright ayd merry Christmas. —Be- lieve me to be, yours very Binoerely, AHTHftH LEWIB (Pte. A.S.Q.) Of 32, at<erioo-t.errace. Carmarthen.

"WA KE UP, CARMARTHEN." We have received the following letser from a soldier serving- in the Medi- turraneart:- Sir,-I noticed with infinite pleasure in the JonesAL of NOA-ember 17th that Co!rp'. W. Archie Morns, Welsh Regiment (a St. Petefr's boy,1 Had been re.cognise-d for (dis- tinguished liravery and awarded the D.C.M., an honour second only to the V.C., and in reading throug-h the accour t in the Gazette cf the 22/9/16 it occurred me that on more than one occasion had UK- highest honour been conferred on men who possibly may not have displayed such gallantry and done such good work as Cot-pl Morris. Still, we realise that scores of deserving cases go by unrecognised, aDd I have mu-jii p.eaeure in offering him my hearty congratulations. I naturally per- used the columns of paper to find an account of his home-ocming, when my eye fell_ on a letter addregBed to you, heaxi^l "Wake Up. Carmarthen, and signed by "Disgul." 1 would like, to reitera.t.e efrery word that was written in that letter and would state ihat it is a crving shame avid a disgrace to the borougli to allow Buch a brave scidier, who had covered him- self with Ion- on tho field of battle to re- turn to his Hatave home unrecognised. If the civic beads of Carmarthen have ro initiative I would strongly raximmerJ them to simply copy what. is bemg done jn other small towns and villages and show just a littie appreciation of the men whom they have to thank for their existener- Yours, etc., A ST. PETER'S Boy Sc-.r-v-jig in the Mediterranean.

SUPREMACY OF THE BRITISH HORSE. B.E.F., Franec,. Si.r,-In the iesue of your valuable and interesting paper of December 1st, there appears a ?--F-(rt of the Carmarthenshire War Agricultural Committee, and a refer- eiice is made therein to Army horske A Mr. Jones-Da viee, whom I gather is one of the secretaries of this important bocv, in a diseussivn n the aforementioned s- je:t, states, firstly, that "our horses," by which I presume he means British-bred horses, have, practioaly baen a failure at the front, nd secondly, that it is necessary to import i-ertain French horses. The statements cannot be described as the reTAt of investigatK-n. neither do they reflect any credit npon Mr. DaViefl as being closely ( quainted with the inestimable qualities and achievements cf "our horses" in the various w ar areas v i.pre we and our brave ai ^« are concerned. Apart from their per- formances :n this great campaign, perhaps it is well to remind Mr. Davies that British bred horses have for many years enjovrd -tl the world-wide distinction of berrg upreme. Mr. Pryee-Riees rejoiiict r was very aptly said, in reference to state- ment No. 1. "'That' soldiers don't, say so," which is a truism. Being one of the soldiere Iwho don't say go), after mary months in France, during which I b.en in L- v much with thousands horses of aJl breeds and sizes, thelreby gain- ing opportunities to observe their merits, he British-bred, horses have impressed me all along as being well ahead of all others, and I beg Jo state that a similar opinion prevajs amongst, those who are in a posi- tion to decade throughout France. What cur massive shires did in the early day.- ,f rhe war in extricating the guns from the mud on the battle-fields of Flanders, foa-,s which amazed cne and all, from the highest in command to those in the ranks, still falls to their lot. and with the same accomplish- ment. This surely is sufficient to prove our heavy transport horses are par excellence, From the srire to the British-bred pack pony, our breeds have proved to be of the utmost -value, and highly successful, anc 1 can venture 1o say, will maintain the lofry reputation which they have earned to the end. In respect to Mr. Davies' gtatetyv-pt and ihe importing of certain French horsee it would be we.1 to know what foundatkoi there- is for this assirtion of hie. A fev weeks ago there appeared some oorrespend- eneo in a popular agricultural weekly pap* r stating t-hat the Board of Agriculture in- tended introducing Belgian 6i into Ire- land with a view of breeding army horses, but tbe Board has denied having at ary time contemplated any such thing.—Thar.fc- you, yonrr; sincerely, A TOMMY.

CAI0 A successful Tumble sale was held at the Coronation Hall, Pumpcaint, on Thursday, the 14th n aid of the Cannarther^hire bianch of British Red <"Yo— Society. The opening > "frnoiiy was performed Vy Lieut.-General Sir James Hilte-Johr.es, Y.C., G.C.B.. Dolauoothy, who is alwavs ready to assist m every good cause. All regretted the absence of Lady Hills-Johnes r.wing to inciisj-x;«tion. The weather proved most favourable for the erent and tneie was quite a large gathering. The numerous raffles, nail-^rivinsr competition, and sl>"» V- ing comp<!it>oi. brought in a good toVYL The rtalls wpr.; weU patronized, and in the evening, rtK-les which remained unsold were placed 'ner the hammer and elicited ready buyers. Mr. D. R. Williams, Bryn- awel, deseiv -s tbe highest commendation ior their gratuivnts services. Refreshments were provided and from thie source a good sum" 3q '-ealvaed and the ladies' corin, "we are to hA congratulated upon the achieve- ment. and aisc. many thanks are duo to Mr. and Mrs. Oasbum for their kind Bervicer, as they always ,:6, a helping hand in every cause. The collectors alo deserTe a word d credit for their untiring pnergy in can- V, the r1.cb for sul-scriptions in money aaid in go'il^. A very puoo^ssful COIK eirt was held in the <»vening, Lieut.-General Sir Jas. mUf-Johr-M. V.C., G.C.B.. presiding, while Mr J. ÐvanB, Ynyaiu. acted as con- ductor. A V»TV interesting programme was gone through, and prizes were given for the be8t wit. r.ru.e divided between Mr. R. Davies, Orugybaj-. and Master Jos. Thomas. Caio, and for the hat-trimming oomf>etitiofl, prize divided between Mr. Davif*?, M<*?ty and Mr. E. James, Sexton's, CEio. 5^r Jame« was. obliged to leave early v Lt a hearty -vct, (,r ihaa-f, was proposed by JAr. Evans Yr.ysau. and seconded by Rev. G. Jones, OsJo. 1t.er which the audience eang For he's a jolly good fellow." Rev. C Jone-3 occupied the chair in the General's absence, when the ooncert WM conttnttcd It was brottgfrit to a close with the.strwlug of the Nataonal Anthem. The sale realbed altogether about £ 270,—a raoet satiatyrog result.