The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Major Bertie D; Jvies-Evans returned to Highmead for Christmas from Bath. We regret to say that the HWI. Mra. Duckworth, wife of the Rev. W. A. Duck- worth. Orc'iardleigh. Frome, died on Thurs- day last from heart failure following in- •fluenza. She was the mother of Capt. A. C. Duckworth, Soots Creys. Major Reginald C. F. Sehomberg. of the Soafoith Hoghlanders, who has been re- cently awarded the Distinguished Service Order, is a. grandson of the late Mr Thomas Charles Morris, 'of Brynmyrddin. Major (then Captain) Schomberg, was severely wounded in Mesopotamia, but is making a good recovery.

SCBDUED LIGHTS AT CARMARTHEN Monday, January 3th-6.25 p.m. Monday, January 15th-6.35 p.m. MTSICAL SUCCESS.—At the recent. exami- nation of the Lcndon College of Music, little Miss Kitty Jones, 40, Priory-street, Carmarthen, was successful in seoaring a. first-class certificate in the senior examina- tion oi the above college. This is a very creditable as Miss Jones is onJv 10 years of age. She has previously Tjassed three exami- nations. at two of which she had honours certificates. SILVER WKDDTXC —Hetarty felicitations will be offered to Mr. Llewelyn Will-em^, K.C.. M.P., and Mrs. Williams on the rU- taijimenr of their silver wedding luring the week-end The. event synchronises with Mr. Williams's election to a Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society, a, very excellent mark ot his great services to historical re search. Apart tfrom his activities in regard to purely Welsh questions, Mr. Willian,s"ha" edited a standard-edit on of J. A. Fronde's History of England," for which he wrote a scholarly introduction. N.S.P.C.C. and CHILD XEGIIECT. —The Xa tional Sociletv for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children investigated 3,853 complaints of neglect and cruelty in England, 'A ales, and Ireland, during the month of Novem- ber. Of the 3 732 completed cases, 3,695 were found true, affecting the welfare of 11.^33 children and involving 4.693 otTc nders. Warnings were issued in 3,369 cases; 165 were prosecuted (resulting in all being con vie ted) and 160 were dealt with by transfer on in other ways. From its foundation in IBM the society has dealt with 934,85C com- iplaints, involving 2.624,552 children. In the Carmarthen and Pembroke counties blanch during the same month, 24 cases were dealt with, affecting 32 children. SOCIAL.—At the Church House on New Year's night a. social was hold in connec- tion with St. John Church and Sunday Sahool, when a most enjoyable time I spent. Refreshments were served, after which games and competitions were indulged in, followed by dancing. During the even- ing a pianoforte solo- was given by -Al;iss Jc.an Evans, whilst songs were rendered by Miss Jessie Evans and Mr. Da-i Bartlett. The arrangement.^ were ably carried out by the Sand-aiv echool superintendent (Rev. E. Easil Herbert), whilst the catering was in the hands of a committee of ladies. The best thanks were passed to all who had con- tributed towards the success of the function, and the proceedings were brought to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne", and God Save the King." COXCKRT.—A ooncert, was given at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday evening (New YearV Eve) by the Myrddin Glee Party and Indies' Choir, conducted by Mr. Wm. Jones, when Mr. J. F. Morris, solicitor, ably pre- sided. The proceeds were in aid of the Red Cross Society. The ooncert wa.s begun by the singing of God Save the King," after which the following programme was gone through:—Part song. Blodeiyn bach wyf fi irewn gardd." the Choir; solo, Miss Nellie Evans; part eong. MilwVr Iesn," the Children's Choir; Recitation. Mr. Hvwel Mvrddin: solo. Annie Davies: anthem, Teyrnasoedl y Edaear." the Choir, solo. Miss Evan,; quartette, Mr. Bryn Jones and friends; solo. Miss Gwen Jones; part song, Comrades in Arms." the Choir; recitation. Miss Annie Jones; duett, Messrs. Torn Dr. vies and Brinley Jones; part song, the j Choir. Doxology. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Davies, 32, Cambrian-place, took place on Thursday last, at the Cemetery, when the Rev. liar Edwards and Mr. R. B. Davies officiated. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dafvies, Lammas-street (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. Walter Phillips, Es- planade (brother); Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Mor- ris, 32, Cambrianplaoe (son-in-law and daughter). FOOTBALL.—A football match was played at the Park cn Monday between the Old Grammarians, past and present, and the Carmarthen "Gym." Rugby Football Club. The Grammarians won by one try to nil, Geiwyn Davu?.. being the scorer It. was the opinion of all that it was the better team who lost, the Gvm." forwards play- ing :• fine gajme. Mr. T. H. Jenkins WAS the referee. SOCIAL.—A social evening in connection with the Carmarthen "Gym." Cla.is of the N-igiit Classes at the Grammar School was held at the Central Hotel on Wednesday evening, 27th, nit. A larg i number sat down to partake of the good things provided. Afterwaida followed a. concert, when solos were rendared by Messrs. T. H. Jenkins (instructor), Hoy Smith, W. Stanley Lewis, Fred Taiwit, and Tom Llewellyn, and Tommy Davies. During the evening grama- phone selections were giver, bv Master Eddie Walker, Nott's-squarc, who kindly lent the gramaphone for the occasion. The accompanist wag Mr. Gwilym Rees. of the South Waies Wireless Training College, Swtiinsea. A mn.3t enjoyable evening was spent. CONCERT..On Thursday in last week a concert we given at Penuel Schoolroom by the Myrddin Glee Party and Ladies' Choir (conductor, Mr. Wm. Jones) and other artistes, when Rev. Prof. M. B. Owen, B.A., B.D., j>residod. The following was the pro- gramme:—'Sang, Mr. Gomer Jones; laugh- ing song. Primary School children'; penillinn MliUIllg, MidS Annie Dawes (encored); part scng. Myrdlin Ladies' Choir; song, Miss M\fanwy Evans; recitation, Mr. Hywel Aiyrddiri (eucoredji: part song, Choir; violin dtjett, Misses Muriel Evans and Gwladvw W hde; song, Mr. John Rees; part son, L;.dies' .Choir; duett, Me-t-rs. Tom Davits a.nd Brinle-y Jones; pianoforte sclo. Olwen Jones; song-, Mr. Stanley Jan es; song, Miisa Clarice Price; solo. Mr. Brinley Jones; pswrt-aong. Choir, recitation, Mr. H\ wei Mj-ivldi-n (encored); quartette. Mr. Brinley Jones and friends; part-song. Choir. The accompanists were Miss Myfanwy Evan* tnd .Jiss T.>r:y Thomas Prof. Owen passed a hearty vote of thinks to Mr. William Jones and his choir, and also to all the other artistes and accompanists vho had taken putt in the concert. Finale, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "God S.ve the King." WOUNDED 8OLDII.BS ENTERT.UXED.—On Thursday in last week the wounded sol- diers of the Red Cross Hospital aitt Infir- mary were entertained by the ladies cf the English Congregational Church. The room had been prettily decorated for the occasio r and the soldier? ven. tnven a LLtnlpt,iol-- tea which they all tiioro'iighly enjjoyed. After tea, various gamoi and competitions were indulged in and musical arms caused much 'fun. Solos were given by Miss May Jones, Mr. Frank rhom.ts, a-id Lance or pl. Johnson, A. and S. Highlanders, while Mr. J. F. Lloyd gave a sketch which \\as loudly applauded. Lance-corpl. Mill- on behalf of the soldiers, proposed a hearty vote of tharks to the ladifti for the splendid treat which had been given to them, and said that thev had all enjoyed themselves very much. £ ce.-corpl. Johnson seconded and the vote was carried by lour cheers. The guests were given coffee i,fi,i refreshment^ before they left, and the Na- tional Anthent terminated the happy even- ing RTMOT'XT DINNER.—A Remount dinner, kil-dly given by Mr. Kenneth Walke. s-uper- intencienf, to the 'heads of the staff of the Carmarthen Remcunt Depot, took place at I'l. Quay-street on Saturday evening last. Thij? was the thiid annual dinner. Mr. H. J. H. Jones, assistant superintendent, pre- J. H. Jones, assistant superintendent, pre- sided. The toast of the King was propose;! by the chairman (Mr. Jones), the Arrr, and Navy by Sergt.-Major Kcttley. the e»- teemed superintendent o." th*» depot, by M-. T. Trumper. the D.A.D.R. (Major Vrqu- liart) by the Cliamnan. Afterwards fol- lowed a whist drive, the prize-winner being Mr H. Bonniface, and a concert, when the following too'< part:—Messrs. Lewis Giles, Dan Bartlett. P.S. Jones. T. Burrows, -Sergt.-Alalor Kettley, Corporal Griffiths, Union-street, was the accompanist. Mr. T. Trumper ably carried out) hi" duties as M.C. A hearty vota of thanks to Mr. Ktnneth W alker, the renerous. host, was proposed by Mr. W. David! Thomas, and seconded by Mr. Dan Bartletfc. Letters expressing irability to attend w«re read from Mr. Kenneta Walker. Mr. T. Jarr-fs. Mr..T. F. Rees. and Major Urquiiart, nd the latter gentleman in his letter stated that not a sirgle com- plaint had been received from the War Office abou". the Carmarthen Remount Depot. The National Anthem terminated a most enjoyable evening. WHIST DRIVE ASD SOCHI. EVFA'ING.—On Monday night, at the St. David's Church Room, a \'er:y auccessful and enjoyable even- Illg- was spent in the company of our woun- dE-J heroes. Through the k:rdr.es^ oi Mrs. Olive, Boar' Head; Mrs. J. F. Rees finl Miss Taffy Rees, and the Misses Nesta and G.vludys Colby Evans, assisted by Miss Gvladys Thomas ¡.nd Ir." Einest J. Wiuteirs. a la»'.ge number of friends had as- sembled to i-ntertain our eoldiers. At 3.30 the whist- drive oomirenced. under the guid- ance of Mr. J. Howell Davie*, who acted "s master of the ceremonies throughout the evening When the sccres were leckoi ed up. it was found that the lt. 2nd and 3rd prises hat: been captured by our friends from the R?d Cicss Hospital, the first prize being won by Pte. Hardy. D.L.I. After the distribution 0: the prizes, rofieshments were p;irtakt*» of. to which ample justice was done. The hat-trimming competition and 'Sergeant-Mayo-? Murphy's drilling oaused roars of laughter, and in the former the prizes v ere as follows ;-1;,t. Rfn. Adcms, Q.V.R. 2nd. Pte. Redbuin, R A.M.C.. and 3rd, Pte. R. Watson. R.F. The Grf"en eve of the Yellow God." by Mrs. J. Howell Davies, was very much appreciated bY the audience, as was also solos, rendered by Mus Betty Colby Evans, who we must compliment on possess- ing such a rich and powerful voice. After the usual votes of thanks had been passed). the proceedings came to a close by the sing- ing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem. FTXEBAI..—TSie funeral of Miss Betty Hancock (wlii'-h was strictly private^, the four and a half yoar old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hancock. 1. Esplanade, took place on Thursdav last at the Cemetery. The Vicar of St. Peter's, Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, officiated throughout. The chief mourners were:—Mr. S. Hancock (father): Mr. J. Ha ;cock. Rosendale. Waterloo terrace (urandfatheri; Mr. T. H. Rees, Llanellv (uncle). The follo-ving r&ierrtb-i-c-. of the St. Peter's branch of the Church of England Men's Societ.v acted as bearers:—Messrs. E. F. Bidgcod ilK>n. secretarv 1; W. Bartlett. 1). J. Thomas and H. Ll. Lewis. Beautiful wreaths wer,) sent from the following: — Dada and Mamma: Grandpa: Grandmother, Grandfather, and Uncle Tom: Auntie R-osie; Auntie Maggie and Uncle Dai; From God- mother: Mr. and Mrs. Richards; Gwenllian, '"Cartref"; Aimtie.s Alice. Mary and Liz.; Mrs. R. C. Hijtcliin-on :Nlarv; Muriel; Coi sinij Freddie and Rosie; All at Glen View; Mr. and Mrs. E. Tew; Auntie Detb. Sarah; Mr. and Mrs Matthews, Elders- leigh Auntie Hannah and Mary All at Iarelands"; O.W()T) and Dorh; Gvyncth and Basil Bartlett; Nirs. Laipham Thomas and Mrs. Nicholas; Gwvneth and Cora; All at 20. Avenue; Lewis and Hetty: Uncle John. Aunt Charlotte and Cousin: Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bartlett and Edith: Olga: Mr. and Mrs. Poison; Unclc and Aunt. Llan- elly; Rev. and Mrs. liar Edwatds, Miss Morris; Mrs. Dan Richards: Mrs. Arthur. Don Stoies. The family wisli to th"lk al! those who sympr.thised with them in their deep bereavement and cent them floral tri- butes. FRANCE'S RED CEOSS DAY.—On Saturday last a flag dav was held in aid ci the French Red Cross Society. The takings aanoiu;ted to £ 48 6s. 6d., the expenses were 17s. cd., #nd the rett receipts were £ 47 9s., and the total was forwarded to the French 17s. cd., tnd the rett receipts were jB47 9s., and the total was forwarded to the French authorities by the hon. secretary (Mr. Fred G. Humphreys) Jeffrey Lavvrence Frederic Manning and John Francis Allan Swallow, of the Junior School, St. Lawrence College, Ri'ii-sgaxe, now at the Training College, Caimsithen, have obtained" Naval cadctships at the Royal al College. Osborne. They will enter Osborne in January next. ZION.—Anniversary Lervices were held at Zion Presbyterian Chapel on Sunday last, when the pastor. Rev. Arthur Hughes," B.A.. who has been chaplain to the forces on the Western Front for the past fourteen months, officiated The rev. gentleman delivered eloquent sermons to large congregations. SfCCKSo.—The many friends of Mr. Meilm Davies at Curmaithen will be pleased to hear that he making great progress in America. Mr. Dav ler, is well known as a singer in the town, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Davi Davies, Ca-tref, Waterloo-terrace. He left for America about eight years ago, and is new a professor of music at Montreal. The eonauctor of the Symphony Society at tlio Aeolian Hall, New York, Mr. Walte- Dam- ro-ch, recently sent the following letter to b. Mr. Haensel, in which lie says: I. I nave heard Mr. Merlin Davies sing and take great pleasure in wilting to you that in my opinion he is one of the best oratoric singers in this country. His style ieltez-ents zlic, very best English traditions of our oratoric singing His diction is pure, his delivery (ainest and cincere his voice sympathetic. He should be better known in our country." EMPIRF.^THEATRI'—The star picture at the- Empire Theatre for Thursday. Friday, and Saturday of this week is The Lily and the Rose." which is a strong drinia dealing with a lean's love for two women. It i.» n pic- ture of tremendous interest from start to finish and features Lilian Gish and Roasika Dolly. For Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes- day of next week alirilling picture will be screened, viz., Her Greatest Sacrifice. This is a story of to-day an i a picture which has earned a world-wide reputation. It should be well patronised by seekers of a thoroughly good picture. For Thursday. Friday, and Saturday of next week a mar- vellous Fox production, entitled" A Woman'i Temptation." based on Tosioy't? famous novel, Anna Kareinna," will pe screened. The latest war pictures and others of interest will also be screened. CONCERT AT BHYDYG(,its -A concert was given at Rhydygors on New Year's night. Mr E V. Collier look the chair, and tJii ooncert commenced by the Belgians singing their own National Anthem, after which all sang "God Save the King." Programme:— Bones, Mr. H. Cooke: violin solo Mr. J. Brunker; duett. Mr. H. Cooke and Mr. W. J. Williams: banjo solo. Mr. David Davies; folo. Miss Arnie Barnes; solo, Mr. W. J. Williams; bones, Mr. II. Cooke; auto-harp. Mr David Davies, comic song, Mr. H. Cooke; solo. Miss A. James; lcll'n solo. Mr J. Brunker; comic scng and bones. Mr. If Cooke; banjo solo, .;r D. Davies; solo, Miss A. James; bone*, Mr. H. Cooke The accompanist for the evening was Mrs. H. Ccoke. and an enjoyable evening was- bt ought to a do bv the tinging of God Save the King." The programme was in the hands of Mr. J. O. Hill. RINK PICTUREDROME.—The popular mana- ger of the 'Drome has had pictures of a very high-class order for some time past. and the reputation of this picture-house is well maintained for this week and the next. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week the picture which tops the bill is en- titled '"The Birth Mark." This is an in- tensely interesting draana v. hich depicts a girl whose inspirations are too high. It teems with .'nforest from start to finish and features Cleo Madison in the chief role, who is seen to great advantage. For Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week lovers of Shakespeare's plays will welcome a photo version of Macbeth," in which Sir Her- bert Tree and Miss Constance Collier feature. This picture should certainly re- sult in bumper houses and ehouM not b- mis-sed by anyone who wishes to see the very best English actors in a great play. For the latter end of next week the great i sensational masterpiece, The Circus of < Death." will be ccreened. This is undoubt- 1 edlv a great production and depicts the g.eat -steeple i-e-,c,ic, and the circus on fire. Patrons of the 'Drome should not fail to see this marvellous dim. The latent war J pictures and others will also be shown 1 W ATCUNioiir SERVICE.—A crowded con- gregation awaitedi the advent of the New Year at Tabernacle watchnight service. rflia meeting was conlucted bv the Rev. E. Un- good Thomas (pastor of the church), assis- ted by the Rev. D. Roberto, of Elim. A quartette was rendered by Miss Gwen Bey- non and friends, "while an appropriate reci- tation was given by idisf Evelvn Hodges. The paftor in. his remarks dwelt upon the opportunities and responsibilities of the year that was closing. There was a motto. he said. on the entrance of a County School ra in Monmouthshire—Yesterday will not re- turn Ni ddychwel ddoe'") and its moral could be applied to each one in his review of The pasL year. How many oppor- tunities of doing good had been lost by each <* "Too late'" could be msciibed on the -actions of ill people in many directions. Napoleon wanted but two more hours to reverse the verdict of Waterloo, but the ideal God Man Je-sus Christ was never it moment after his t'me in all his deeds and actjens. He had nothing to regret; no longings for the return of past opportuni- ties: The moments of 1916 were quickly pats sing, lie said, and the record of ep-v-h onu was being filed away until the day of leckon- ing. What had been wiitten by every one could not be erased. But they could bE- irrjproved upon during the coming year. Britain was at the present time in the great- est crisis of its history, and the decisions of the people to improve upon their past would be her saving power.— Silent prayer preceded the midnight chime, and Miss Fannie illiams rang a hymn fit- ting to the dawning of the new year" An- other N-ea i-;s dawning" was the closing In rnn. and was sung with fervour. The sel vice was a very impressive one. TABERNACLE CONCERT.—A highly success- ful concert was heid at Tabernacle ChapeS or. New Year's night, and there was it crowded audience. In recent years New Year's Day jut Tabernacle has been devoted to an eisteddfod, but this year, owing to the war, it was decided to reveri to i h: old cuslom of holding a concert. The pro- gramme. which was in the hands of the j office of the Sunday school, consisted of several action songs and choruses by the children, arid great credit is due to Miss May Hodges (wlu is the accompanist of the Primary Department) upon her skill and patience in training the children to such a state of perfection. The chair was taken bv Alderman John Llcyd. Penybank, who in his addiess ccmplimented the Sunday school upon its high state of efficiency and upon its preparations for the evening. In addition to the children, the following took part:- Pianoforte solo. Miss Vera WiJluums; solo, Miss Mvfi Rogers: recitations, Myrddin Evans, Gwlltdys Evans, Gwladys Thomas; dialogue, Gwynne Rees and friends and Bessie and Sophie Thomas; recitation. Mr. David Morgans; solo, Miss Nellie Evans; solo, Corporal Butler; solo. Mr. W. Thomas; solo. Miss James; solo, JVILSS Jessie EvansI dialogue, Master Emlyn and Miss May L Davies The accompanists wen Misses May Hodges and May Thomas, and all were ac- corded a very hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mr. Tom Davies. eeoonded by Mr. Herbert Rees. A similar con»pIiTnent was alee» paid to the chairman on the pro- position of Mr. T. J. Evans, seconded by Mr. David Lewis. This school has main- tained its high state of efficiency through- out the whole of the year, and much nraise is due to Mr. Samuel Williams Mr.* Tom Davies and Mr. T. I Thomas for th..ir labours. The it, officers are Mr. Herbert Rees, Mr. W. H. Evans, and Mr. < A. J. Davies.