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COTIll BRIDGE. Mr. T. Lewis, J.P., Brynglas, according to his usual cuctom, has generously distri- buted/ his eeasonaible fcenevolence (to the deserving poor of Cothi Bridge and dis- trict. His generosity and kindness is much appreciated by all. Mrs. Mayberry William", Pontypridd, distributed the gifts.

^||~ A*| If you have a Bad Leg.Eczema.Old nCMLv Sores, Wounds, Ringworm, Cuts, Bums, Scurf, or any Skin affection, send to Maurice Smith & Co., Kidderminster, for a free sample of HEALO Ointment. Try it, you need not send for a large box. 'A Shifnal lady says it is worth £ s a box. HEALO allays 'i!)l irritation, reduces inflammation. prevents festering, .soothes and heals all bad legs. Don't say your case is jlopeless without trying HEALO. Boxes 1/3 and 3/- Local Agent:— D. KING MORGAN, Chemist, CARMARTHEN. GOWER, Vaughan Street LLANELLI. T. DA VIM. Station Road, Ll&neU^

MARKETS CATTLE, LEICESTER, Dec. 27.—Very short sup- ply of all elates oif fat etock, aad trade x- tiemely dear. Best quality cattle made 14d per lb. r NORTHAMPTON, Deo. 27.—Only o* fat cattle on offer; demand very good, best quality beasts averaging de 8d per 8:1b. stone. Steep also sold very dear, making up to 16d per lb., while bacon pigs realised 195 to 21s and porkierfl 21s to 22s. per score, or an axivanoo of about 2s per score on the *'WOLVERHAMPTON Dec. 27.—Only 123 fat cattle on offer; a few prime Herefords were sold to weigh at 14d per lb., while secondary sorts made from 60s to b4a per live owt. Sheep sold quickly, tegs making l)5d per lb., while the few pigs on offer met a very dear trade. LLANYBYTHER, Mon., Jan. 1.—Trade was good at the Llanybyther monthly mar- ket and mart to-day. Fat stock sold well. Cows and oalvee did not find the usual hii?h prices. Prime fat heifers made up to £ 30, bulls varied from £ 24 10s to £ 48 10s, cows and calves E20 and upwards; lamb 7d. sheep bid to 6d per lb; pigs 13s 6d per score. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Sat., Dec. 30.- The fortnightly sale of live stock by public auction was held at th3 Fair Field, New- cai-.tle-Emlyn, by Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, auctioneem, Carmarthen. The supply was email, but there was a good demand, and prices were steady. Qu.taii Yearling fat beasts from JB22 to JB33, old fat cows from JB16 to £ 21, oows with oalves at foot from JB25 to C36, leifers and calves from E22 to JB30 each; porkera up to 3s 6d per score; old sheep up to bd, yearling sheep up to 7d per lb.; rearing calves from £2 to JB2 15s each. PROVISIONS. CARMARTHEN, Sat., Dec. W.-A keen demand ail round, and prices very firm. Quotatioris:Better-in pate 2e 3d, in casks 2s per lb.; eggs, 3d each; duoks 3s 9d to 5s 6d, fowls 38 6d to 4s 9d ettoh; turkevs Is lOd, chickens Is 8d per lb.; Caerphilly cheoee Is .4d, Welsh c)itto 8d per lb.; potatoes, 12s 6d per cwt. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN, Fri., Dec. 29.— The attendance and supply were small, and the demand fair, bat the high prices were well maintained. Quotatiorm.Butter in unsalted lumps for factory blending pur- poses Is 9d. ditto in casks ealted and blended Is 8d to Is 9d, ditto in pound rolls Is lOd to Is lid per lb, eggs 25s per 120, young fowls 8d per t, sdive and Is Id to Is 4d per fb trussed, old fowls 3s 6d to 59 6d per couple, rabbits—trapped Is to Is J d, shot lOd to Is, young leverets 3d to lOd e; pigs-porkere 1311 3d to 13s 6d per score alive and 16s 6d per score dead, haooners 12, heavy sows 118 to lis 6d per core; old heep (carce) 4d to 5d, yearling '.meep 6 d to 7d per lb, rearing calves LZ to j62 10s each; cattle—cows with calves at foot £?..8 to 936, heifers and calves JB22 to f 927, young fat cattle B25 to R-M, fat build J622 to £ 30, old fat cows jB15 to L20 each; store cattle (soaroe)—yearlings 29 to JE12, two-year-olds JB12 to j316 each. WHITLAND, Fri., Dec. 29.—Small at- tendance owing to a stormy day. Prices were up nearly all round, butter reaching the highest price during the war. Quota- tions:-Bu,tter in pound rolls Is lOd and Is 10d. in oaska halted ready for con- sumption and in utnsaltedl lumps for factory blending Is 9id; eggs, 5 for Is; rabbits- shot 9jd and I0 £ d, trapped is id and 19 2d each; fowls 5e to 5s 6d per couple, or lOd per lb. alive, do. trussed Is 2d per lb.; ducks Cs to 6s 6d per couple, or lid per lb alive, do. trussed Is 2d per lb; trussed geese Is 3d per lb; partridges 2a and 2a 3d, phea- sents 5s to 5s 6d, woodcock is, woodpigeons fid. and plovers 8d per brace; swedes 44s per ton, potatoes 29 per ton (very scarce); ,obpese-Wel,ih 3d and 9d, best American and Canadian Is 2d a.nd Is 4d per lb; honey in jars and in bulk, Is and la Id per lb; apples 5d and bd. Ll.ANDILO MART. The fortnightly mart in connection with the Llandilo Bridge Auction Mart Company (Limited) was held at Ffairfach on" Monday. Sixty- two fat oattle sold at prices ranging from £ 18 to 239 1O. 315 sheep from 36s to 72s a-piece, 18 oalves from E25 to E27, 70 weaner pigs from 22s to 32s, 275 porkers from £3 to E5, and 35 haooners from JB7 10s to P-14. The trade on the whole was fairly brisk, and prices all round had an upward tendency, best quality cattle making about 21s per score. Lambe sold at from 6d to 7d per lb, according to quality. Porkers made from 14s to, 15s per score live weight, while baconew fetched from 128 6d to 13s 6d per score live weight. The demand for cafves for breeding pur- poses was keen, and the best sort being reidily bought up. Cows and oalves seemed Ito show -an upward trade. The auctioneer was Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydafl, Ammanford. ORYMMYCH FAIR.—The supply and attendance at Crymmvch Fair were moder- ate, and there was a fair demand. Prices: —Fat heifers and steerg C24 to £33. fat hulls f21 to E32, eld fat cows from C15 to £ 20. 'store cattle (slow)—yearlings from £ 9 tto J612, twoyear-olds from E13 to .f;16, cows with calves at foot from L22 to 935. heifers and calves from £ 39 to 28, rearing oalves JE2 to B2 ] 0s each; sheep 4d to 4id, lambs fJå to 6id per lb; porkers 13s to 13s 6d', .2 heavy eowe from lis to lis 6d per score, weaners 20s to 24s each. -go-

CWMDUAD CHAIR EISTEDDFOD A highly succemful chair Eisteddfod was held at the above place on Christmas night. The appointed dhairman was Dr. J. H. B. Yoiath, Conwil Elfed, but in his absence the chair was ably filled by Mr. W. D. Hughes, O.M. Tavernepite. The adiudica- tors were:—Music, Mr. NVm. Ehrans,. L.T.S.C.. Llandyasrul; recitations, Mr. B. Owen, C.M., Conwil-Elfed; crafts, Mr. J. Davies, Cilarddu, Cwmduad. 1 he accom- panists were Miss G. Soourfield, Dyffryn Hot re, Miss Jennie Dames. Penatar Stores, C-niduad, and Mr. D. Williams, Cwmdwy- fran. The duties of treasurer were carried out by Mr. Henry Richards, Troedyrhiw, and those of secretary by Mr. D. Thomas, A.rP., F.R.H.S., Cwmduad C. Schools. l ist of awdrds:- Chief choral, "La Marsellaise": Cvm- duad Ohoir, led by Mr. H. D. Hughes, Cil- machaiu. Male voice choir, "Cydgan y Morwyr Owmduad_ Party, led by Mr. riovell Davies, Nantgerdmen. Quartette—Mr. D. Evans, Dacrallt, and PF-I ty. lChampion solo—Miss lIair Jones, Pen- trefynys, Braiwydd Arms, who eang "Sae me, Oh God" (Roudegar). Bass solo Mr. J. Horries-Bowen, Cwm- morgan, Newcastle Emlyn. TOlQr solo-Mr. D. lEvaas, DarraJlt, Cwmduad; 2, A. M. D. D. Walters, R.F.C., I il!ooirL Penillion singing—Mr. J. Harris-Bowen. Novices' solo-Min G. Soourfield, Dyff- ryn, Cwmduad. Adult recitation, John Jones a'r doc'"— Mr. R. Alltfetb Davies, Bwlclinewydd. The prize was a handsome chair. Juvenile solo, under 10—Mia Rachel Mary Davies, Danderi, Cwmduad. Juvenile polo. under 16-Maeik-,r D. T. Jones, Clynpurfaith, Cilrhedyn. Juvenile recitation, undw 10-1, Mien Rachel Davies, Oyncooh; d, Mis-i R. A. Griffiths, Ponybont, and Miss Lizzie Evajis, Ffc eanna. Juvenile recitation, under 15—Miss Dinah Davies, Cwmwernen, Ffynonhenri. Iiliterative eentenoe—Divided between M. T. V Owen. Post Office, and Mr. Daniel Gruuhs, Penybontf Cwrnd-UMi Hazel wa'kkxng-6t»c3»—Mr." B. Scourfield, Puff ryn, OwxndwuL

MILITARY IIOTES AN0 fiUERIcS [BY OUB MILITARY EXPERT.] REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENT. FRANK T.—A civilian who, having been called as a witness before a court-martial, treated such court with contempt, i.e., by the usk- of insulting or threatening language, or by causing any interruption or distur- bance in its proceedings, would undoubtedly quickly iin-0 himself in serious trouble, for all that, as a civilian, he would not be sub- ject to military law. What would happen would be that the president of the court- martial would certify to the nearest civil court that the offence of contempt bad been committed, and the civil court would immediately take the steps necessary to try the aheged offender, and, if he were found guilty, wouid punish him in like manner a* if he had been found guilty of contempt of that court. PAWNING MEDALS.—A pawnbroker ac- cepting medals as pledges from officers or soldiers renders himself liable to a prose- cution, and, on conviotion, to a fine not ex- ceeding twenty pounds. Furthermore, any- one at all who buys, or exchange, or at- tempts to buy or exchange, or endeavours 'to induce the soldier to soil, or etven glve away, medals or any other part of his mili- tary equipment, etc., renders himself liable to the same penalty. SCEPTICAL.—No, the airman was not "leg- pulling" when, in describing a fight, he made use of the term pancaking.' "Pan- caking" is an officially recognised term in the Flying Service. To "pancake' means to descend steeply, with the winks of the machine at a very large angle of incidence, like a parachute. WIDOW.-As the amount of allowance which you were drawing on account of your husband, before his death in action took place, was only 8e.—that being the- amount of the civil court separation order, made up of your husbands 6d. a day allow- ance and 4s. 6d. from the Government—the pension that you will now be granted will be 311 per week. Your two children will be granted j>ensions equal to the separation allowance that was paid to them while your husband was alive. O.T.C.—"Until recently the minimum age for enlistment into the Inns of Court Officers' Traning Corps and the Artists Rifles Officers' Training Corps was I82, but by the terms of a recent Army Order it has now been reduced to 18 years and 3 months. WHEN IT'¡;¡ OYER.—I am afraid it is a little too early as yet for me to say how the problem of demobilization will be handled by the War Office. I do not think .any definite arrangements have yet been de- oided upon in regard to the matter. All I know is that various schemes are under consideration, a much favoured one of which is that of discharging the men straight to their homes from the disembar- kation ports, allowing them a month's fur- lough pay, with the continuance of their dependents' separation allowance for the :same period, and, at the end of that time the issuing to them of whatever war gra- hiity is authorised. In addition, the grant- ing to them of 10s. or 12s. a week unem- ployment benefit, irrespective of their oc- cupations, any time they are out of work during the tirst twelve months. P. B.RowN. -Officers gazetted out of the Army on account of ill-health are now al- lowed the privilege of retaining their rank, but not the right to wear their uniform This concession does not, of course, apply to officers whose disabilities were contracted dhen.ise than directly through their mili- tary servjice. Officer who have been gazetted out as explained should apply to the Secretary, War Office, London, S.W., W they wish to avail themselves of the rigiht to use their old Army rank. RELIWSB ritoif THE COLOURS.—You must not, unless you first obtain permission from the Army Council to do so, make any ap- pication to hi C.O. for the release of the soldier you mention, in order that he may take up civil employment under you. Nor may you even communicate with the soldier on the subject. If you do either of these things you will render yourself liable to a prosecution under a clause recently added to the Defence of the Realm Act. To obtain the required permission from the Army Catmeil you should address a letter to the Secretary, War Office, London. 00

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THE JANUARY "STRAND." For variety of oontoontt3 it would be hard to beat the January number of the "Strand." Among the long list of articles perhaps thoce which will attract the greatest interest are "Supreme Moments in Detective Fiction, in which the methods of Sherlock Holmes and the famous detec- tives of Poe and Gaboriau are compared and analysed; "Stranger than Fiction," bv George R. Sims; 'Humours of the Scottish Bench and Bar"; and a series of portmita showing Hindenburg at various times of his life. This month, in his "History of the War, Sir A. Conan Doyie describes the second battle of Ypres, and his account of the fatetful days, and of the coming of the poison-gas, is one of the finest pieces of descriptive writing he has yet given us. Turning to the fiotion, there is a thrill- ing war etory by Patrick MacGill. stories by Barry Pain, W. Pett Ridge, and several other popular authors, as well as a long- in- stalment of P. G. Wodehouse's entertaining serial, "Uneasy llonÐY."

LAMPETER An intercessory service was held at St. Pqter's Church at 11.30 on Sunday morning, when the Rev. Dr. Joyce, principal of St. Daivid's College, delivered an appropriate sermon. The time honoured custom of gathering Calenig was in full swing here on New Year's Day, when some hundreds of boys and girls were seen wending their way in every direction from an early hour. Judg- ing by the beaming faoee of the children, some of them had done well. Somo changes have bckn made in the time of posting letters at Lampeter, so all who sendj letters should take care to be in time to prevent disappointment. Owing to the exigencies of the war, we mupt be patient, trusting that things will improve in future. Some consternation waz caused in Lam- peter early on Monday morning when it became known that the body of a man had been found on the railway near the Bryn Meddyg crossing, about a mile from the town, having been decfcuptacitated by the first train about 7.30 a.m. From inquiries made, it was found that the deceased was an inmate of Lampeter Workhouse, from whence he absconded on Sunday night, and his name waa John Wilson. The remains were removed to await an inquest. On New): ear's Day, the inmates of the Workhouse were regaled with a feast ot tea, cake, etto., by Councillor J. S. Jones, mayor, and thoroughly enjoyed the good things provided sio lavishly by the bounte- ous donor. After tea, a ooncert was held. at. which the Mayor presided, when an excellent programme was gone through. Mr. Lewisf Pierrot Troupe delighted the audience, rad several other kind friends contriDuted song's, etc., do that the inmates thoroughly enjoyed the treat. Ihoso who help to cheer the inmates of such nstitu- tions deserve the thanka of the community at large. A great deal of inconvenience could have been prevented during the heavy storms of snow here last week if the inhabitants generally had adopted the precaution of re- moving the snow before it froze. Many did this, but others neglected, with the re- reeult that some parts of the pavement were dangerous to traverse, and many people fell. Jt was wicked to leave such mounds of frozen snow on the pavementa, and nothing done to prevent accidents. At night, the situation was perilous in the ex- treme aa there was no light whatever to guide the wayfarers. Some goodhearted people were good enough to help by means of electric torches, but, like the Irishman and his whiskey, there was not enough light. Lampcter has lost one of its most genial and kind eons in the person of the Rev. James Jones, vicar of St. Donate, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, which occurred on December 27, aged 63. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Ivy Bush Hotel, Lampeter, who brought up four sons as clergy in the Church of Wales, and the Rev. James Jones was the last of the four, the other three being Rev-9. J. Bowen Jones, Bargoed; T. Jones, Llsanddarog, and W. Jones, Llansoy, Monmouthshire. The -ubioet of our notice was educated at Lampeter, and in 1877 he was appointed to a curacy at Aberavon. In 1884 he was ap- pointed chaplain at the Glamorgan County Asylum, where he discharged his duties faithfully for 30 years, after which he was offered the vicariate of St. Donats, where ho was held in high respoct by the parishioners. For some time he had not enjoyed robust health, and gradually waned away, leaving a widow, three daughters, a sister (Mrs. Tom Jones, Ivy Dene, Lam- peter). and other relatives and friendb to mourn. The funeral took place at St. Donate on Monday. In order to augment the funds of the local Patriotic Fund, Mr. W. Lewis (Ar- fryn) kindly undertook to form a troupa of pierrots to perform at the Victoria Hall on Boxing night. Mr. Lewis is so well known as a first-class entertainer that everything he undertakes is successful ,and *0 it proved on this occasion, as tho spacious hall was packed, and all present were highly pleased. A splendid programme of ohorusea, duetts, and- solos had been pre- pared, and every item was well rendered. The following were members of the troupe: Mrs. T. Williams (mayoress), Misses Ade- line, Jennie, and Rowena Megicks. Sarah Davies, Eunice Davies, Aliae Emms, Lizzie Davies, Susie Oliver. Cissie James, Messrs. Em rye Morris, Phil Jonee, Emrys Jones, Joseph Williams, David Datvies, and Samuel -Davies. The whole performance WM a credit to Mr. Lewis and the troupe, who must have spent many hours of hard prac- tice before they reached such a degree of excellence. While the stage was being prepared for the farce, "Old Gooseberry, Miss Adeline Megicks gave a. magnificent mendering of "Angus Macdcnald." The farce was excellently performed by Mrs. T. Williams, Miss Sarah Davies, Messrs. W. Lewis, and R. W. Lloyd, and created roars of laughter. Mr. Artnur Oswell, organist of the parish, church, was the accompanist, and performed his duties admirably. We will not indulge in comments on the different iteme. as it would be invidious to mention names where all had done so well. At the close of the performance, Councillor J. S. Jones, mayor, kindly irivited the whole -of the performers to a. supper at his expense at Waltorg Temperance Hotel, where the genial and hospitable hostess, Mrs. Walters, had prepared a worthy feast, whh was enjoyed by all. The tables having been cleared, the Mayor, on be- half of the tropg. thanked them for their •ness, a happy meeting was brought to a close. The following night the troupe visited Aberayron, where they gave every satisfaction. A meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society was held on Friday evening, when papers were read by Mr. Eric Ejva_ns, Car- tref, and Mr. Gwilym Hughes. White Hail, the former on "John Bunyan" and the latter on 'Peter Williama" Mr. J. T. Richards occupied the chair, and the fol- lowing also spoko. viz., Mr. Tom Davies, Mrs. Williams, Addison: Mrs. Lewis, Pres- wylfa; Mr. Timothy Richards; Mr. J. E. Jones, Eryl, and Rev. E. luvans. Mr. J. T. Richards was appointed on Sunday to be siiperintenlent of the Sunday School for the ensuing vear in the place of Mr. Owen Davies, who oould not undertake the duties. It is our pleasing duty this week to re- cord the kindness of an employer towards his employees. We refer to Mr. Smith, timber merchant, Trevor House, who em- ploye a large number of men to cut and haul timber for the Government. Al- though the number of men is big, Mr. Smith gave each one 6 ihs. of beef and 5s. each. All who know Mr. Smith are well aware of his universal kindness to his men. Mr. Smith has contracted for the felling and hauling of the timber on the Faioon- dale Estate, so there Í8 a prospect that he will remain at Lampeter for some time to oome. HENLLAN. On Tuesday afternoon 46 parcels of com- forts were packed and despatched to local boys on native seitrioe. Those on home service and in training will recieive theirs again as soon as possible. On Tuesday there passed away Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Evans, wife of Mr. Samuel Evans, Brynamlwg, Penrhiwllan, after a short illness. Deceased leaves three little children, the youngest being three years old. Her brother, Sergt. J. R. Dvan&, of the Queen's Westminster Rifles, is out "somewhere" since the beginning of hostilities NEW QUAY. At the recent examinations in music held under the Associated Beard of the R.A.M. and R.C M. the following were suooeesful in pianoforte playing:—Higher Division: Annie Mary Davies and Ina Peters. EJe- meatary: Mary Giaoe Williams. ON

Mumbles people have been without water for four days owing to the bursting of a main.

LLANYBYTHER At the mart lagt Monday, Messrs. Evans Bros, conducted a record sale as far as jjrices were concerned. Fat stock of every ctfpsortfption reached eslqeedinglv high prices. A iin»> bull, belonging to Misa Jonee, Coedlanaufawr, realisea £ 48 10s., while another smaller one, but of excellent quality, owned by Mr. T. Jenkins, Pen- sarnfach. Oribyn, was sold far £ 34. Fat cows and heifers averaged from L19 to jBXl, and cows with calves from £ 21 to £ 32. Sheep and lambe xold remarkably well, and about 60 pigs were disposed of at top figureo. There was a good attendance of prominent buyers from various parts, and a thorough clearance was effected. Some farmers wouid do well to remember that it is a mean and unscrupulous policy to sell (their stock, which are expressly intended for the mart saie, privately, within a few yards of the premises, at the same time selling their own selves and privileges. Temptations of this kind should certainly be sternly resented by the farmers, as a fairer method of dealing than that which the mart system affords them, can never be wished for. Tho Rev. Titus Thomas, B.A., our re- former curate. who is at present a chaplain with His Majesty's Forces, paid us a flying visit last Sunday. His numerous friends and acquaintances weiro pleased to see hitn looking so well and happy in his new uniform. On Wednesday morning, Dec. 27th, the death took place at Uplands, IJanybyther. of Mrs. Jane Davies, the beloved wife of Mr. David Thomns Davids, late surveyor of n'sawe the Llansawel Highway District, in her 71st year. Mrs. Davies was best known as Mrs. Davies, The Temperance House, Llanyby- thor, which establishment she had kept for many years prior to the removal of the family to the above place and through her kindness and hospitality at the Temperance she was highly respected by a large circle of people, being always kind and most sympathetic in her ways. Though she never bore a strong constitution, yet she fol- lowed her household occupation until the last few days, when she had an attack ot influenza, but no one thought the end was so near, and the news of her Budde. death cast qute a gloom over the village and dis- trict around. Mrs. Davies, who wa-s of a most kind-hearted nature, was a staunch Churchwoman, and whilst her health per- mitted was a constant attendant and com- n unic^nt at Llanybvther Church ae her husband an<5 all her children wore also. On the following Saturday her mortal remains were laid to rest in the parish churchyard, when the Rev. J. Morris, M.A., vicar, offi- ciated. assisted by the Rev. J. Pugh, curate, and the Rev. Watkin Davies, vicar of St. Jude's, Swansea. Mrs. Morris, The Vicar- age. presided at the organ in church, and ^very effectively played 0 rest in the Lord," when the cortege entered the church, and the "Dead Maroh" in Saul be- fore leaving the church. Tho chief mourners were: Mr. D. T. Davies (hus- band); Rev. D. W. Davies. vicar of Llwyn- ypia; Mr. J. J. Davies, Ebbw Vale (s,-n. Misses, Anne, Mary and Agnes Davies (daughters); Mrs. Davies, Swansea (step- mother) Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Cilwenau- uchaf (brother and sister in-law); Rov- W. and Mrs. Davies, St. Jude's, Swansea (sis- ter and brother-in-law); Mr. Tom Harris, Swansea (sifter and brother-in-law); Mrs. Evans, Coedpark, Abercynon (sister); Mr. Jamot) Thomas. Maesllan, LlansaveJ (cou- sin) Air. Daniel Daviee, Blaenyresgair (cousin). All blinds were drawn en route to the church, and mudh sympathy is ex- pressed with the bereaved husband, chil- dren and relatives, who mourn after a faithful wife. a tender and loving mother, and a faithful, tender, and sympathetic friend, to all who knew her. The live poultry show. which had been postponed from December 20th ov ing to railway restrictions regarding the convey- ance of live poultry, was held or: December 28th in a spaciou^ tent erected on Panty- ffdwen Meadow. This was the third annual cup show and, like the two preceding shows, was quite a success. The exhibits wero numerous and hailed from all parts of South Males and the border counties. The- presi- dent was Mrs. T. H. R. Hughes. Neuadd- favr; chairman of committee, Mr. T. Evans, Highmead-terrace; lion treasurer, Mr. J. Thomas, London rnd Provincial Bark, Llanybyther; hon. secretaries. Messrs T. W. Thomas, Castell, and M. LI Wil- liams, Penralltnewydd. The judge who gave entire satisfaction in his awards was Mr. F G. Edwards, 2, West-street, Pem- broke. Aiftor the show a grand prize draw- ing was held and the proceeds of both show and drawing wero devoted in aid of the Y.M.C.A. The following is a list of the awards:—Class 1: 1, A. T. Weather ley, Glen Holme, Llanelly; 2, Dd. Jones, Pontfaen, Peneader; 3, Dd. Jones. Class 2: 1, Jonee, Pe-r-nant, Bhydowcn, Llandvssul: e, Ernest H. Sin on, Pembroke; 3, Jones, Gartnovten, LlnndyssuL Class 3: 1, Idris Jones, 14, High-street, Lairpeter; 2, John Phajpot, Pttrygaer, Felinfoel, Llanelly; 3, Evan Davies, Frondeg, Crjbyn,, Llareljy. Class 4. 1, I Brechfa (Cwm); 2, Thomas, Gwaiffynnon, Llanybyther; 3, Pendry 61, Brynhyfryd, Ferndrle. Clags 5: 1 and 2, John L. 'vn.ns, Penybanik-rced, Amman- ford 3, Roberts, 38, Bridge-street, Lam- peter. Class 6: 11., John Evans, LJwynbedw, Llanybyther; 2, Dl. Rees. College House, Peneader; 3, John Evans, Llwynbedw, Llan- ybyther. Class 7. 1, DJ. Rees, College House, Pentcader; 21, Idris Jones, Hig-h- street, Lampeter; 3. Davies, Cadwgai- Villa, Fettvs, Ammanford. Class 8: 1, Dl. Revs, College Hou. Fencader; 2, Stecey, Can- ton, Cardiff; 3, Rees, College House, Pen- occer. Class 9: Terwyn Davies, Eurfaen, Lampeter; 2, Llev dyn, 20, Barrv-road, Brynamman; 3, Ernest H. Simon,* Pem- broke. Class 10: 1, Williams, St. Danols Caetle, Llantwit Major; 2, Rees Jones, Glan- dwr, Drefaoh, Llanybyther: 3. Thomas, Gvarcoedisaf, Mi esycrugiau. Class 11: 1, Driver J. Thomar, R.F.A., Gwarcoedissaf; 2, ldriti Jones, 14. High-street, Lampeter, Maesycrugiau; 3, R. Bevan. Ochr-v-waun, Cv mllvnfelL Class 12: W. H. E^ns, 7, Gwtucwm-road, Purry Port; 2, Davies, Drvelwyn, Golden Grove: 3, Williams, Cro Vale, CapsI Dowi. Class 13: 1, Jones, De'. iwvn, Capel Dewi; 2, Lloyd, Cwmeinon, Maesycrugiau; 3, J. Griffiths, CViri Poultry Faim. Cwmllynxell. Class 14: T. Sinnett. 10. Hirer's Bridge-street, Pembroke: 2, Jones, Pennant, Rhydowen. Llardyssul; 3, Idrits Jones, 14, High-street, Lampeter. Clats 15: 1 nnu,2, O. E. Hodge, Kingswood, Bristol; 3, J. Please, 1 Mount Goy-plaoe, Newport. Class 16: 1, J. J. Davies. Cadw- fean Villa, Bettws, Ammanford; 2, E. Jen- kins, Cilgraig, C-apel Dewi; 3, D. M. Wil- liam*, Penralltnewydd, Llanybyther. Class 11: 1, Davies. Cadwgan Villa. Ammanford; |2. •Sivell, Brechfa, 3, Dl. Recs. College Hcufe, Peneader. Class 18—White eggs: 1, Dl. Rees, College House, Pence, der; 2, E-,an.is, Llwynbedw, Llanybyther; 3, W. B. Rees, Brvndeiw, Alltyblaoca. Clasa 19— Brc.wn eggs: 1, D. M. Rees, Bi-ynderw Alltyblaoca; 2. Thomas, Brynbawc, Maesy- orugiau; 3, J. Evans, Llwynbedw, laiany. byther.

LLANWENOG Our gallant soldier boys, who now and then get a few days' leafve to visit their homes are always welcomed by us all, for the men in khaki are respected nowadays and not looked down upon as in days gone by, and they will be more so respected in the future. Last week end Sergt. Ebenerer Evans, of Maesydderwen, of the 1st Gla- morganshire Yeomanry, visited us on his la-st leave prior to his sailing out to Pharaoh's land, and he looks a perfect sokJier from head to foot. which measures over 6 feet. Good luck. Eben, and a safe return to Bro Gwenog. On Sunday last (Dec. 31) the Rev. T. Thomas. B.A., late curate of Llanybythor and Llanwenog, and now a chaplain of Hit Majesty's forces, paid us a vigit. Mr. Thomas only arrived at his home at Pen. eader midnight on Saturday from Tun- bridge Wells, and though tired out niter Ithe long journey, yet he motored up to Llanwenog Curch to take part in the'mt- T?06 on Sunday evening, and presidpe9 at ,1? ,°ri?an> which he so ably played ighen olhcaatang here as curate prior to his be- ceptmg a chaplaincy last summer. Alrthe congregation were most pleased to see him looking so well, though he suffers a Kfcfcle from a sore throat. This is the history of Lance-Corporal W. H Uheverton, of the West York Regiment, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cheveiton, lax Lodge, w*- was wounded teiiirnner m the great push in France, and who -was then mnraouioupty daved from a shrapnel by the I Prayer Book which he rar- riec in his pooket. We all wish Willie every tuck and a safe and speedy return to hit dear old home. Services were held at the pariah church on Christmas Day both in the morning and evening The Rev. J. Morris, M.A., vicar, omciated m the morning, when a good niirr*- ber partook of Holy Communion. In -the evemng the ReV. J. Pugh, B.A., curate, officiated. CoL H. Davies-Evana presided at the. organ during the morning service, and Miss May Jonee, School Hou«>, durii» the evening rvlee. On the last Sunday of the old year intercessory prayera were read at the church, and the Vicar gave an impressive address at the dose of the year, setting forth cur duty at this solemn time.

CAPEL DEWI, LLANDYSSUL Congratulations to Master Johnnie W.k}- hams, Maesydeirw, on his success in pa&fng the primary examination with higb nmrks in pianoforte playing held recently under the R.A.M. and R.C.M. Associated Board. Mise Eleanor WiUiams, Greenhill, has successfully passed the elementary examina- tion in pianoforte playing, with honours under the London College of Music, held at Llanelly. At the above schoolroom a grand concert was held to welcome Private Johnny Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonea, Derliyn, who ad come home from hospital. /He had been wounded in the Battle of the Sotnme. The schoolroom was crowded. The lwv. T. Madoc Jones occupied the chair, and.the Rev. E. J. DaSvies, curate, conducted the concert. A musical programme was xon- trihntcd by Mr. John Dudley, Mr. David Griffiths, Mias Bessie James (Pantteg Shop). Misses Nancv and Bessie Daviee. Mr. Tim Davies, Mr. David Davies (Pren- yn), Miss Sophia F/vans, Mr. J. Ffos Davies (Hereford) fairly hrought down the house with laughter with his comic wyiga. A collection was made, which amounted to €4 14s. It was handed over to the brave hero by Mrs. Davies, Henbant Hall. Etc. Johnny Jones spoke briefly and thanked At for the entertainment and good wishes. A pleasant evening was concluded with -the National Anthem, "Heta Wlad fv Nhadau," and "God Save the King.* which were conducted by the Rev. T. Madoc Jones fvicar). Another braVe soldier paid a visit to his home, viz., Driver Johnny Thomas, v-bo ij in the R.F.A. at Woolwich. Driver J-ohnuy Thomas looks well and happy. Holy Comr"union was administered ".at St. David's Church -on Christmas Day at 10.30 a.m. The Rev. E. J. Dalies, jjUcate. delivered an appropriate discourse to- the conp^rtegation. The ahurch was tastesfyJJv decorated by the Hon. Mr?. Stewart.. of Alltvrodyn. On Tuesdav in the wt>k before last, a pretty but rjuiet wedding took place at Overstowey Churtah, Bridgwater, when Miss Annie Jones, of Rampant Lion, Capel Dewi, was married to Private Walter Qeo. Wyatt, of Castle-street. Nethers-toy. The ceremony was performed' by the Rear T. Hampford, of Netherstowey. The hritie who was given away by Mr. Caveh, of Quantock, was smartly attired in a sa-Ae blue costume, with which she wore a nig- ger brown hat. The bridesmaid was Miss Sophia E. Evans (sister of bride), who was prettily attired in a green costume with hat to match. The duties of best man were carried out by Corporal J. Wvatt (poumn of bridegroom). After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of at.taio- ■tle-street, Netherstowey. The honeymoon was spent in Wales prior to the bride- groom's departure to the front. Both were the lecipients of numerous and costly pre- sents. The annuai eisteddfod was held at Llwynrhydowen on Christmas Day, .when there was keen competition in the various events. The adjudicator of the musical sec- tion was Mr. Tom Thomas, Troedrhiwfer, Penoader; reritation, Mr. J. R. Thomas, Pontehan; chairman, Retv. Herbert Jones, Pantstreimon, and Rev. E. O. Jenkins (pas- :tor) conducted the proceedings. The 11.6- companist was Mfas Sophlia E. UvaiM, A.L.C.M., Rampant Lion. The following is a list of awards.—Octette, Mr. Tom Davies, Dewi Villa, and friends; quartette, Mr. T. Thomas, Penarwel, and friends; tenor. Mr. J. Ffos Daviee. Hereford; bari- tons, Mr. J. H. Jones, Cribyn; champion isoio. Miss Jennie Jones, Llandyssul xilBO Miss Beat-tie Richards, Peneader, rendered a few solos. She sang with richness and .ex- pression. The eisteddfod proved a great i9ucooss. The enjoyable programme %me brought to a close by the rendering of "Hen Wlad fv Nhadau," by Miss Bfeattie Richards, Pencader.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN The death of an old inhabitant, JJook place on Thursday of last week of MYs. Judith Rejes, wife of Mr Thomas Roea. maaon, Graig Villa. Deceased had heea ailing for many years. The funeral took place on Monday at the Clemetery. The Rey. J. Symlog Morgan officiated, and the Rev. Gruffydd Evans fvicar) at the grave- side. A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Registry Office on Saturday last between Mr. Thomas Roger Jones, youngest son of Mr. D. Roger Jones, Brynamlwg, Adpar, who is in H.M.s navy, and Miss Margaret. Hannah Jones, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, Bridge-street. Thomas Davies, of Maesyrywen, VeJufcire, a disfcharged soldier, was brought up in custody at Newicastle-Emlyn Police .Qourt « on Thursday of last week, before Dr. laoyd and Mr. J. E. Jamas, charged with steal- ing £ 1 7s. from the Red Lion Hutel. Dre- fach, on 26th inst.—Miss Anne Hffaos, Blaenshedifach, Llangelc-r, said e was on a visit to the Red Lion Hotel on the. dtty in question. She left her purse conts&ung J61 18s. on the sofa in her muff. When jjhe went to get it there was only lis. in 'it. Prisoner was seen in the room by himself sitting on the sofa for about 30 miniijos.- P.S. Harries arrested accused on suspicion, and prisoner afterwards said, "I did it. I could not help it. I was hard up. I bought a shirt worth 6e. with some of the money."—Prisoner was sent. to prison in the seoond division for one month. The fortnightly sale of live stock by pub- lic auction was held at the fair field, New- castlo-Emlyn by Meeers. Uoyd & Thnmafi, auctioneers, Carmarthen. The supply small but there was a good demand --and prioes were steady. Quotations: 12rung (at beasts from J622 to j635 each, old fat 'ccw« from B16 to £ 21 each, oowef with calves at foot from JB25 to L36 each, heifer zM calves from £.22 to J330 each; porkers up to 13s 6d. per score, old sheep up to 5d. pa. lb., yearling sheep up to 7d. per lb., rear- ing calves from J62 to -22 15s. each. GLANAMMAN. Mr. J. W. Nicholas held an inquiry on Monday afternoon into the death of Ethel Maud Lowe, daughter of Private bawe, now eertring in France, who died the pre- vious Saturday as a result of severe Uurns eu!!taine, I en December 16th. Deceased had then been left in charge of Some 3 oungier children, and in the absence jqJ the mother she was putting them to bed Kathlft-u, aged five, so far as can be nsrer- tained, was carrying a candle, and set .fire to her flannelette night-drees, and .was -so badly burnt that she died the samQ night. Ethel sustained injuries in trying to .save her sister, to whicfh she succumbed. A verdict was returned of death froin *bo*rt failure fltom. oeloq afaxsferticxn dug >0 burns -0.