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THE WAR. -
THE WAR. Friday. BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK. In the extreme southern corner of th.3 Bukovina, south of Mount Bctosi, the R-its- sian. have had a success, taking 600 pri- soners, thre -2atitoii, I16 machine-guns, and other material in an attack on the enemy's positions. The British transport Ivernia was sunk hv an enemy submarine in the Mediterran- rar-ean on January 1. The Admiralty an- nounced last night that the nurnbar of wen miegin g is 120 and that 33 of the crew are also missing. The "Times" well-informed correspon- dent at Athens describes the increasingly hostile attitude of the Greek Press towards the Allies. He says that the papers would rever dare to write as they aro doing with- out encouragement from the Government. The Times" Washington correspondent, commenting on the news that the German terms are to be disclosed to President Wilson, sava that the situation in the United States is fluid" and changes from hour to hour. Saturday CAPTURE OF BRAILA. Braila has fallen to the Germans. They reported its capture yesterday in an evening communique.' But it was evident from their earlier communique' yesterday that its fall was i.ear. In this ihey announced that the lussian bridgehead position of Brailo had been pitarood by German divisions to- gether wkh auxiliary Auetro-Hungarian de- tachments." lt, French aeroplanes made a bombing ex- pedition on Thursday night, attacking enemy aerodromes arid railway stations and the cantonments of Roye. The King of Bulgaria visited the, Ger- man Headquarters on W ednesday and had a conference with the Kaiser lasting several hcurs. Intrigues in Gift^co arrairist the Al.ies stij continue. Greek reservists have blown up a bridge t,outh of Laris^a 'n order to im- pede the transfer of Greek troops to the Pf loponnesos in compliajice with the /.lhes' demands. Monday GREAT RALLY OF THE RUSSIANS. The Russians, pressed back almost to the Streth lines, nave rallied before them, and have delivered what the Germans (all" a great relief attack"* on a front of 15J miles. News cf this attaok. oomee io far from the Germans alone. Their bulletins habitually contain later news than those from Tetro- grad, but there arc indications of a rally on the Sereth in yesterday's commanique from Petrograd. The Germans say that the Russian attack only gained ground in the direction of OOllesti" and elsewhere broke down with heavy losses. General Smuts is pressing his operations against the main body of the German* in East Africa. They are in the valley and delta of the lower Rufiji River. A Correspondent at Athens tells us that it is thought that King Constantino's reply to the Allied Note will be evasive. It ;s ex- pected within two or three days." From various quarters comes information that Germany is indulging in threats of in- creased severity, and is protesting that, since the Allies will not listen to peaco pro- posals, it is their fault if neutrals euffer. Tuesday. The Germans have taken Focsani, and have thus turned the western extremity of the Sereth lines. Theae lines run east from Fbcsani. They are not identical with the course of the Sereth river itself, which affords tho Russians a new defensive posi- tion. The enemy claims to have taken 3,910 prisoners, three guns, and several mach'ne-guns. Meanwhile there are indi- cations of Russian clperrions at other points on the Eastern front. There has been activity for some daysi near Riga. The Russians have advanced their lines and have taken about 800 prisoners, with 16 guns. This fighting is SO mileg west of Riga. The Germans assert that they have made successful counter-attacks and have taken 1,30C prisoners. But the gain of ground is with the Russians, who have ad- vanced their front four milee at one point. The Allied Ministert in Conference at .Rome have drawn up a fresh Note for im- mediate presentation at Athene. The new Note is believed to demand unequivocal ac- ceptance of the demands made by the Allies in their Notes of December 14 and 31. King Constantine is given not more than 48 hours in which to reply. Wednesday. RIGA BATTLE. From the Riga region to that of Jacob- stadt, on the Eastern front, Russian attacks are being made with persistence. The Russian report yesterday dhows that an at- tempt by the Germans to stay them by counter-attacks was unsuccessful. In the River Dvina, east of Glaudan, an island has been captured by the Russians. The -,Rus- isians announce that their troops in .Ru- mania harve fallen back to new positions along the line of the river Sereth and its western tributary, the Putna. In the fight- ing which iesulted in the fall of Focsani, the Germans and Austrians claim to have taken prisoners officers and 5,400 ^a.nti and file, with three guns and 10 machine .guns Headquarters last night said the British troops had successfully entered enemy trenches opposite Hullueh; that the British guns had been actpve on both banks of the Ancre and in the Gomme- court region; that there had been mutual artillery activity at a number r,f other points; and that "our bombardment of an enemy strong point north of Lieltje caused a large explosion." < Thursday number of successful enterprises have been carried out by British troops during the past twentv-four hours at various points of the front. At Beaumont Hamel we took 140 prisoners. The news from Rumania is distinctly better. In an ex- ploit in Mesopotamia the Indian division, with great dash, captured the enemy s ire riches on a front of 1,000 yard* and took seven officers and 155 men as prisoners 'On the «me day the Turkish position at Sanna-i-Yet was bombarded and the enemy's lines were raided successfully in tthre^e places. It is unofficially reported that Greece has accepted the Allies Note in its entirety.
WAR JOTTINGS --
WAR JOTTINGS Serot -major Bertie James, youngest soa of Mr Wm. Jaimes (overseer • W elsnman Office) anl Mre. James, Waterloo-terrace, ar- rived home from France this week. Rev D Glvndwr Richards. B.A., of oai JSen W been tome on We tom Fiance,.where he has ^en ^or^mg with the Y.M.C.A. He looks well and will tUS?ster3's «van, Tetrritorial Nurse, daughter oft Mrs. Oram, The Home, returned to hospital at Bristol thie "Ik Sister Evans Las been on a few weeks' leave, and was on the Braemar rwf and Dumb Institution and a sea. Deaf and Dumb insttitittion, and a well-known Rugby payer In the He is a eon of Mr. David Davies, °f Velin,iTe, Henll-n, and a brother-in-law of Mr, A. Clougber, mayor of Cdigan. Captain Otto Hanbury Davies, R.G.A., has been awarded the Military Cross. He is the son of Mr. Hanbury Davies, barris- ter-at law, formerly of Bryntowy, Carmar- then, now practising at Sydney, Australia, and nephew or Canon Daviee, of Llandaff. Telegraphist John Davies, formerly em- ployed at the G.P.O., Carmarthen), sort of Mrs. Davies, BroTiyn, Francis-terrace, Car- marthen, has been invalided to England fiom France. He is. we are glad to say, prc-giessing favourably. The following local boys were home over the last week-enrl :-Pte. Jacob Andrews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, The Avenue; Sapper Williams, R.E., son of Mrs. Wil- liams, Spilman-street; Pte. Rees Evans. Cheshire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs John E,ans, 15, St. Catherine street; Pte. Islwyn Davies, Bon of Mrs. Jonah Davies, 8, Richmond-terraee; Sapper J. J. Davies, R.E., Water-street, and Sergt. J. Phillips, Military Police, Piaacmain-street. Official intimation has been received by Mr. hnd Mrs. Foxwell, 7, Tanerdy, Carmar- then, that their eldest son, Trocper T. W. Fcxwell, .lied of pneumcnia in hospital in Alexandria on D< cember 26th. The de- ceased soldier, who was 27 years of age, had been out in Egypt for a year. Prior to tho war 11e was a timber hamier. Ho was well known and much rcspected in the town. and the news of his death was received with deep regret. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family Merthyn Education Committee on Mon- day instructed the direator (Mr. Rhys EJiatj) to send a letter of congratulation to one of their old employees, Lieutenant-colonel Wightman, M.C., on his rapid promotion. I ieutenant-colonel Wightman, was a certifi- cated teacher at the Troedyr'hiw Boys' School. He enlisted as a private in the Irish Guards at the outbreak of war. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Morrrs, Tabernacle-terrace, Carmarthen Temporary Captain Malcolm Meredith Lewie, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, whose name appears in the New Year's honours list as having been awarded the Military Cross, is the elder son of Rev. J Elvet Lewis. Cap- tain Lewis was born at Llanelly twenty-five years ago, and was a student at Downing College, Cambridge, where he took his law tripos some four years ago. Before the war he was a lecturer in law amd assistant to Professor Levi at Aberystwyth University CclJege. He received his commission in November, 1914, and has been with hiel bat- talion on service since July, 1915 Rev. Elvet Lewis's second son is in the Royal Flying Corps. We have received the following ior inser- tion from a Carmarthen soldier who is out on active service: Sir,-I 4iave just re- ceived the JOURNAL dated November 17th, and was astounded to read the account of the exceptional welcome aftcordeel Corporal W. Archie Morris. Surely this is not the pioper manner to leceive our boys who have so nobly done their duty Recognition, at least, he was worthy of by the townsfolk, and doubtless had he, like many others, moved in higher circles, endless elaborate preparations would have been made, but it's the old story, A Prophet is not without honour, save in his own country. Would to goodness something could be done to rrake Carniartitex,ites realise how nobly her for. are doing their duty in all theatres of the war. It is high time the cry went up, Wake up, Carmaithen! Truly this re cltlption of one so nobly sind gloriously de- (xirated does not reflect crerlitably upcn the civic heads of a luke-warm town.—Another Disgusted Carmarthenite Doing His Bit in FP5PT" T As reported in last week's JOURNAL, one more brave lad from the Parish of I.Ian- stephan has made the great sacrifice on the stricken bajttlsfields of France in the person of Pte. J. M. Richards, Dake of Welling- ton's Regiment, who was killed on Dec. 19th laei. He was a grandson 0 f Mrs. Richards, and of the late Mr J. Richards, Prritathro, and joined rhe army soon after the outbreak of war. He had seen service in Egypt, being wounded in the leg, and after receiving hospi- tal treatment in England, he was home at Pait- athro on leave. previous to em- ba#ki(ng "for France. The news of his death has caused deep sorrow in the parish, and has evoked sincere t;ym- pathv toward? the bereaved relatives at Pajitathro, Mrs. Richaids, grandmother, and Miss Amy Richards, sister. A brother of the deceased, Pte. W. Richards, is in the same regiment, and his uncle, Lieut J. 1.1. Richards, Pantathro, is on active service in the East. A bright arid cheerful youiu' man, the death of Pte. J. M. Richards will be long felt among a wide circle of friends. MENTIONED IN DISPATCH. Among those mentioned in Field Marshal Sir Sir Douglas Haig's dispatch were Lt.- Col. T. W. Parkinson, D.S O., York and Lancaster Regiment, a son of Mr. Thomas Parkinson, of Wootofri-tinder-Ed■. and formerly of Castle Pigyn, Abergwili. Major W. S. Anthony and Captain H. L. Anthony, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Anthony, Cilveithy, Kidwelly; Captain Elkington, member of the FJkington family of Burrv Port; Captain H. G. G. Aehton, D.S.O.. Welsh Guards, who is as-miate(I with the county of Cardigan; Captain G. Owen, D.S.O.. Royal Welsh Fu.'vlierts, 'a native of North Cardiganshire. Captain A. Rowland Davies. Carmarthen, was reported in our last week's issue as hawing been "mentioned."
DEATH OF DRIVER WM. LODWICK
DEATH OF DRIVER WM. LODWICK As reported jr- our last week's issue, it is with regret we record the death of Driver William Lolwick, at the age of twenty- eight years, the only son of Mr. Timothy Lociwick. of 63, Prince's-street, LUr ellv, and formerly of Brynmeurig, Parontaen- etreet, Carmarthen. This young life passed awav at Barford Hill V.A.D. Hospital, Barford, War- wick, on BUll- dav, December 31st. 1916. After being in three hospitals in France, the deceased was m- valided to this country on August 2Cth, and taken to K ing'3 Heath Military Hospi- tal, Pirniing- ham, from where he was again. t-raus- ferred on' Nov- ember 1st to the V.A.D. j Hospital, Ber- fnr Whl>,N> hA was attend 3d with every cart: and kindness by the commandant, s'sters and nurses. The late Driver Lodwick joined the A.S.C. in July, 1915. at New Tredegar, where he was in the employ of Mr. T. G. Thomas, draper "and outfitter, as assistant manager, and during his stay at this place he was much respected and held in high esteem by all classes of people and was a very popular yc ung man. He was also weli known at Carmarthen, where lie baa spent some time in the employ of Masters, Ltd., and it was with profound regret that the news of his death was received n the town. The funeral took place on Thursday ir. last week,
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4p LAMPETER
4p LAMPETER Some kind friend has preeer.ted the Vicar with n beautiful set of five polished walnut alms-dishes, with centre of lined cloth with silk cords, nd these Aill leplace the hags formerly used. We are sorry to find that Mr. D F. Lloyd has been invalided in France, but glad to find he is getting on well towards recovery. Mr. Lloyd, although past the military ae, kindly volunteered his services as transport Oliver in France and has thus given a splendid example to others. The Rev. D. J. Evans, curate, will be leaving hero in February for Aberporth, and all will miss hum, as he is so popular with everybody—always genial and nice, a..d ever-ready to do a kindness. Tha parishioners of Aberporth will find in him a tnorougn Christian and a gr.od friend. For ever eight years he has laboured unceas- it-giv in this paiieh, and well-deserved his promotion. We wish him every success. Before 1.is departure the parishioners will show their uteem and respect to him in, <Ii practical manor. For tho third year in succeseion, Alder- man Evan Evans, College stieet, has been elected superintendent of St. Peter's Welsh Sunday School, and Mr. John Jones, Per- v.ell-terruce, has been appointed seyetary. During the past week, prayer meetings were held at the various Nonconformist places of worship, the attendance at each be ing very good. The sales at the mart held by Mr. D I. Rees on Tuesday were very successful, the fine collection of animals offered) for sale reaching high prices. The following prices were realized:-Fat cattle, £18 to £36; fat bulls, J322 to £33; cows and calves, £ 18 to £ 35 per couple; fat yearling sheep, 22s. to 63s.; fat ewes, 40s. to 60s.; pige, £ 4 to .614; two pure Hereford bulls, about nine months old, JB21 to B22 Lampeter has loet its oldest inhabitant through the death of Mr. David Davies, Bryn Meddyg House which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, on the verge of his 90th birthday. Mr. Davies was ac- tive and strong up to a few months ago, when he met with an accident, which con-1 fined him to his bed. Mr. Dajviee will be sadly missed bv all who knew him, and especially by his sons, Messrs. Joeeph Davies, Narberth; Mr. John Davies, boot manufacturer; Mr. Tom Davies, Guildliail- 'square, Carmarthen, and numerous other! relatives and friends. He was a staunch, and faithful Chnrchman, and the respect in which he ws held by his fellow-towns- men in Lampeter was shown in a marked degree at his funeral, which took place on. Monday afternoon at St. Peter's Church, when the following clergymen offciated ReVs. D. T. Alban" vicar; Chancellor Jones; D. Edmondes Owen, Llanelovery; and D. J. Evans. rector-designate of Aber- porth. The well-known hymn, .'Ar lan lorddonen ùdofn" was sung at the church, and the remains of our dear departed friend were deposited in the same grave as the remains of his wife, who pfre-de- ceased him some years ago. The Pierrot Troupe, through Councillor J. S. Jones, mayor, have presented' their conductor, Mr. W. Lewis, Arfryn, with a magnificent fountain pen as a small token of their esteem. On Friday evening; a meeting of the Church Council was held at the Church Hall, when the Rev. D. T. Alban, vicar, nretVded. It was detoided to present the Rev. R. Keble Williams with a testimonial, and that Dr. Walker, St. David's College, be asked to giive a lecture on the occasion. Mr. W. Lewis was anpointedl hon. sec. of the War Savings' Soceity in connection with the churches in the parish, and Mr. Samuel Davies, churchwarden, hon. trea- surer. Collections towards a testimonial to the Rev. D. J. Evans, curate, on his de- parture to Aberporth, werb entrusted to the lodv members of the Council. We were glad to find that the Rev. Dd. R* ndell, a chaplain in ihc army, war* favourably mentioned by Sir Dpuglas Haig for deeds of valour in France. Prior to joining the army, Mr. Randell was curate at Saunelersfoot," and prior to his ordina- tion was ewganist of St. Peter 9, Lampeter, where he is held in high respect by all as a brilliant organist and choir-master. Excel- aior- 'Somewhere in France," on New Year's nght, a happy coincidence occurred, nothing less than the meeting of three Lampeter boys, viz.:—Dr. Evans, Captain Arthur Edwards, and Private D. Davies (Dittws1). The interview must hrtve been hilarious, and the laughter was contagious. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of the Board was held on Friday, January 5th, when there woire present:—Messrs. D. J. Rees (chairman); Evan Davies, Lampeterf Urban; H. Bankes-Price, Lampeter Rural; T. M. Griffiths, Llan- fair; Thomas Davies and Thomas Bowen, Llanwenog; Watkin Davies, M. L. W. Lloyd Price and Rhys LI. Evans, L>1 any- byther; John Thomas, Llanllwni; David Lewis, Pencarreg; with Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd, clerk; T. Lewis, master; D. Efvans, and T. Ll. Ejvans, relieving offi- cers. Master's Report.—The Master reported that Divine servicto had! been conducted at the House by Mr. Handel Llewelyn, S.D.C. on December 8th, Miss Jones, Church Hill, at the harmonium; andl by the Rev. J. D. Jones, Cellan, on December 22nd, Miss Jones, Church Hill, violinist, and Miss Jones, Sunny Hill, at the harmonium. Alice Green (53) and J. Morgwar CM) ferft been admitted to the Ifouse sinct- the last meeting, and Hugh Hughes, discharged at his own request on December 28th; John Y illiam Wilson left the House one morn- ing and was found dead; on the railway line; an inquest had been held. Miss Thotnas, the senior assistant, was applying for leave to go to attend! to her aunt, who was ill. He desired the Board to thank the following for giftsl to the inmates, viz,: Miss Lloyd, Dolgwm, Mrs. Dr. Row- lends, Miss Evans, Pbamacetitical Hall; Mr. J. H. Jones and Mrs. Rees, Brvnawel; Mr. Chas. Evans; Mr. David Thomas, butcher; Mr. B. Evans, coal merchant; Mr. Timot hy Richards, Ardwyn; Mr. J. T. Megicks; Mr. D. Evans, Grantham; Mrs. Mackfie, Midlothian; Col. Bremer and Miss Burnett. The inmates wished to thank the Board for the excellent dinner which they enjoyed on Christmas Day. The Mayor pave a tea to the inmates on New Year's Day and arranged for a concert by the Pierrot Troupe of Mr. W. wis, C.M. Chairs had been lent by the chairman of the Hall Committee, crockery by the Vicar, piano by Mr. D. F. Lloyd while Mr. Jones, Church Hill, had arranged for the conveyance of the chairs.—A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the several persons mentioned for their kindness.—It was de- cided that the Clerk should write to ascer- tain if Miss Thomas could stop until another assistant could be obtained. Llansawel Nurse. The.. Clerk was directed to write to the secretary of the Llansawel Nursing ^Aasoctiatcoa gMjfetas. out that the Llaneäwel nurse must also visit poor people at Esgerdawe and district in consideration of the Board's annual sub- scription. Troughs for Laundry.—The House Com- mittee reported that they had elecided that new troughs be procured for the laundry, and the tender of T. Bradford & Co., Man- chester, had been accepted. An effort had been made to have tenders locally; it was found impossible, as suitable timber could not be obtained LAMPETER R.D.C.-A meeting of the above was subsequently held. presided over by Mr. T. Daivies, New Court. Correspondence.—A letter was read from Mr. David Williams, shoemaker, Llany- byther, acknowledging the recdtpt of a notice from the Council with reference to a nuisance ,f; the back of Cardigan road He said he was prepared to comply with the same as soon as he could get a man to do it, or he was prepared to have the work done by the Council, and had already bought the materials tiwards 6 :ifIIJ.e was decided that the Council should do the work on Mr. Williams undertaking to pay. Analysis of Water.—A resolution was submitted bv the Lampeter Town Council to the effect that the Cardiganshire County Council bo asked to obtain an analysis of the water in the Teify to be taken at various points, and if the result of Kuoh analysis proved/ that the water was polluted by lead or otherwise, that the County Council should take steps to pre- vent further pollution of the river.—It was decided to support the resolution. U-ANYBYTHER R.D.C.-Mr. D. J. Rees presided over a metting of the aboive. Improvements.—The Chairman referred to the dwelling-house, cailed Llwynavsgu in the parish of Pencarreg, respecting which certain improvements had been or- 'Vrod to be done. The Chairman said that r-1wse improvements had not been oarrief) out, and he wished to know what steps Id be taken to have the order complied with.—The attention of the surveyor was directed to the matter. Notice of Motion.—Mr. D. I. Rees gave ♦ice of motion that the wages of tho. leil's workmen be increased. Precept.-A preoept was signed upon the overseers of Pencarreg to 'contribute the im of JB15 for special expensee in the parish, and a water-rate at 9d. in the pound was made upon consumers in the village of Treherbert. Pollution of ilhe Teify.—A resolution passed by the Lampeter Town Council with reference to the pollution of the Teify was supported by this Council also. LAMPETER COUNTY COURT. SATURDAY, January 6th.—Before His Honour Judge Morgan, K.C. David Llovd, No 2, Caerau-baali, Llan- wenog, sued Elizabeth Turner. of No. 1, Caerau-bach, to recover D-9 2s. etamages for stopping and disputing1 a right-of-way through a gate. Mr. W. Reginald Lloyd appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. J. Emrys Jones for defendant.—The Judge said) it was a quarrel between the two women. He thought the defendant had done something she ought not to have done on that day and awareled the plaintiff Is. damages, each party to pay its own costs. He called the two women on and advised them not to quarrel in future.
LLANDILO
LLANDILO At a private meeting of the Llandilo jus- tices on Saturday morning there was a pre- liminary discussion as to the appointmeait of a successor to the late Mr. Lewis Bishop as clerk to the magistrates. It was agreed to ask Mr. Gwvn C. Porter to continue as acting-clerk until tho appointment is made. There will be a further meeting. Mr. J. Towyn Jones, M.P. for East Car- marthensMire, whilst proceeding to the House of Commons during the heavy fog in December met with an accident. He foil against the kerbing and received a nasty ent on the head. We are pleased, however, to find that the honourable mem- ber is getting on all right.
NEWCASTLE-EMLYN.
NEWCASTLE-EMLYN Private Edward James Warts, 11th Welsh Regiment, was brought before Dr. D. G. Lioyd and Mr. J. E. James on the 3rd inst. charged with being an ab- sentee without leave. He was a native of Pantywenol, Penboyr. He was arrested by P.S. Harries. Prisoner was handed aver to a military escort. Benjamin Rees, of Pontcvch Lodge, Cil- rhedyn, mason, was charged at Newcastle- Emlyn Police Court on Thursday of h'st week, before Dr. Powell and other justices, with stealing two fowls from Danrhelyg, near Newcastle-Emlyn, between the 3ro and 4fh inst., and with stealing five fowls from Tydraw, Penrherber between the same dates.—Martha Harries, Danrhetvg, said she heard footsteps outside the house about 11 p.m. on the 3rd inst. She did not get up. but next morning she found that two of her fowls were missing.—Sarah Jewies. Tydraw, Penrhedhor, said she missed five fowls during the night of the 3r.1 inst.-P.S. Harries stated that he pro- ceeded to Penrherber on the 4th inst, ac- companied by P.C. Williams. He took im- pressions of certain footprints near the fowl-house. He followed them as far as Pontcych. He went to defendant's house; he found one fowt in the garret and another one hidden on top of the wall in his fowl-house. The fowls were subse- quently identified. Witness afterwards ar- rei.t<-d accused who admitted the theft, and said it was done under the influemce of drink.-Prisoner was sentenced to one month's hard labour in each case, to run consecutively. The Bench complimented P.S.Harries upon his smaft arrest and in- structed the Clerk to convey this to the Quef Constable. Messrs. Thomas Jones, Sons & George held their fortnightly cNo last Friday. There was a very good supply pre^sent in every section and trade was exceptionally brisk throughout. Almost all the animals were disposed' of with the exception of a few cows and oalvee. Quotations: Cows and, carves up to JE35 10s. fat cows up to 939 15s.; young fat bullocks and heifers up to .636 I0s. About 60 pigs had been brought forward and all were disposed of at very Satisfactory prices ranging from £ 3 to £ 9 per head; fat sows up to £ 17 Kk Fat sheep up to £ 3 10s.; fat lambs up to
P0NTARDULAIS_
P0NTARDULAIS_ A .successful eisteddfod was held at He>r- NTOtt C.M. Chapel on Sataa-dar evening last. President, Mr. Th-an Hopkins, Wern Villla. AdjudittatoT's:—Music, Mr. J. M. Jones, A.C., Henry; literature, Mr. Hugh Jones, Poniardulaas; accompanist, Mr. J. Haydn Thomas, Caxton House: seexretary, Mr. Gwilym Thomas, 8, Trinitv-plaoe; treasurer, Mr. Ellis Hopkins, Cross-street. The whole of the proceeds will bo devoted to the sailors and soldiers now on aotjve service and who belong- to the above chapel. The awards were as follows:— Solo under 10): 1, Maggiie Pfrillipe, Loughor; 2, Dilvs Rees, Llangenneeh. Solo (Hinder 14): 1, Morfydd Williams, Pontardulais; 2 divided between B. Hagc- dorn, Loughor; and A. Lewis, Llangen- neeh. Recitation (underlO), 1 amej 2 divided between Morfydd Roberts, Pontar- dulais; Annie Roberts, Pontardulais; and Mabel Roberta, Pontardulais. Reteitation (under 14), 1 and 2, divided between Vera Rolfe, Llangennch; May Davies, Pontar- dulais and Rees, Bettws. First-sight singing: Dividbd between Arianwen Lewis, Llangennch, and Oswald Williams, Pontar- dulais. Bass solo: W. J. Rees, Llangen- neeh. Soprano solo: Blodwen Jones, Pont- ardulais. Tenor solo: William John. Llan- genneeh. Duett: Messrs. Griffith Richards and William John, Llangenneeh. Quartette. D. T. Evans and friends, Hendy. Essay (adults): Winifred H. Lewis, Pontardulais. Essay (under 14): Willie Davies, Pontar- dulais. Impromptu speech: David Rees, Graveslend. Open rf'll$taijon: Maudfe Evans, Llandebie. Male voice party: Her- Hion, Pontardulais conductor, Mr. David P'oweH). Mr. Benjamin J. Thomas, Tynybone, Pontai dlulais, has been promoted to the temporary headmastership of the new large Council School at Gravesend, which has been built and equipped in the most modern and up-to-date way. Mr. Thomas is a native of this place, and is the youngett son of the late Rev. Daniel Thomas, Cal- 'vini^tic Methodist minister. He receiveel his earlier education at the old Board School, under th.} headship of the late Mr. John Roberts, where he also served his ap- prenticeship as pupil teacher and uncerti- ficated assistant. From there lie entered Carmarthen Training College in 19M, where he remained for two years. Mr. Thomas has had a varied experience, hav- ing passed his final examination in July. 1906, and served as trained certificated assistant at New Tredegar, Aberdare. Pontardulais Boys' School, Penyrheol, and also at Penllergaer School and Pontar- dulais National School as temporary head ffeeacher. Mr. Thomas commences his new dWtie* to-day. One of the largest funerals ever seen here for many years was that of the late Mr. Thomas Jenkins, one of the best known farmers, butchers, and vets. in South Wales For the past few yecrs lie had lived at Gelli Farm, near Llanelly, but previous to that had lJved at Alltiasro and Pentre Farms for many years. He was 72 years of age, and had not been long ill. The "Dead March" was played on the organ by Mr. R. Leyshon Davies, A.C. There were present the Revs. D. Llovef Mwr-gan. D.D. (CrftipJ.); i-muel Janes, Goppa; George Williams (Baptist); W. Lewis, Libanus (C.M.), T. M. Jones, Fur- nace, and Aldl Rees Harries, J.P., Bol- goed. and Mr. Thomas Davies, Birch- grove. The hymn, "Beth sydd i mi yn y byd," was rendered with great effect. as was also that old wellknown hymn, "Yin- adaw wnaf a'r" babell." At the graveside was si.ing "Bydd myrdd o rhyfeddodau." Del:,eae(1 leaves n widow a,nd several grownup sons to mourn his loss, Lo^ Tuesday week, the remains of Mrs. Ann Griffiths, 31. Pantyffynon HOl1St3o, CVaigfawr, Pontardulais, were laid to rest at Goppa Cemetery, after a prolonged ill- ness. The Rev. Lemuel Jones, pastor. officiated. When the husband heard of his wife'.s death he made a most pathetic re- mark to the, effect that she had only gone a few yards in front of him and reftif-etl to take any food, and was soon ta;n to bis I)ed, -ind, expired a few days afterwards at the advanced age of 89 years. He wus buried in the same resting-piace as his wife on Saturday last. Both were natives nf this place and had always resided here. ■ Private David John Owen, 1st Devons, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen John Owen, Coedbach, Pontardulais, was feted at Siloh Congregational Chapel on Thursday even- ing. The Rev. W. R. Lioyd (pastor) pre sided. Owen was the recipient of several Treasury Notes and a handsome parcel. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. David Williams and Henry Thomas (deacons), and an excellent musical programme was was gone through. Private Owen has been twice wounded—at Tournellcs in May, 1915, and again on the Somme in July, 1915. He leturned during the wen-k end. Private Leonard Williams returned from the front on Frielay evening with the last train from Swansea, and was met by the Pontardulais Town Prize Silver Band and taken to his home in Tynybone. During' the performance of "Change" at the Picture Palace on Wednesday evening, Private Anthony, who is home on leave, disabled, was the recipient, of quite a num- l>er of Treasury Notes. The presentation was made by Miss M. A. Lewis, Aslfville House. Private Anthony is a native of Pentrebach, PontarduiaiB. Second-lieutenant Elvet Ree-, of the Ordnance Survey Corps at Salonica is home on a ten days' furlough.
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Mr. Thomas Henry Da.vies, of Ffairdre- fach. Llandjrsaul, who died on June 9, left estate valued at £ 3,349 gross, with net per- sonalty £ 1,486. Probate of his will has been granted to hie sister, Miss Margaret Davies, of the aboVe address.
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LLANGENDEIRNE AND PONTYIEREM
LLANGENDEIRNE AND PONTYIEREM The death took place on Saturday morn- ing last, of the four months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Griffiths, Caer- ri&fetrwow, Pontyberm. Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents. The marriage took place on Wednesday of last week at Carmarthen, of Mr. Wm. Richards, Tinygro.ig, Crwbin, and li9" Frances Jones, Pantteg, Llangendeirne. Both bride and bridegroom are very popu- lar in the neighbourhood, and were the re- cipients of the good wishes of a la l ire (Ùolo of friends. The numerous friends of Mr. David V. Joce«, Bankffoefelen, will be very pleated to hear that he has been awarded a Diploma, of Mwit in the Second Class. National Fretwork Association "mnot i- ti-on. This speaks wed of his abilities, there being only one other Welshman in the successful list. Last year he obtained a bronze medal in the third class competi- tion. Congratulations to Mr. W. Morris, the wed-k aown Pontyberem ten-or, on hlis latent success. At the grand oompettitiVe concert recently held at Tumble he cap- tured the first prize in the tenor solo com- petition and under the adjudication of Professor D. Evans, Mus Doc., Cardiff.
CROSS HANDS
CROSS HANDS Thursday evening of last week the Cross Hand? Public Hall was well filled on the occasion of the wecome concert to Sapper David Bowen and Ptes. George Roberts home on short leave from the front. Mr. Thomas Owons, checkweigher, Emlyn Col- liery, presided. The Penygroes Silver D»n« was >n atie*>daciG% and after pintin from the square to the hall, gave the open- ing selection to the concert. follow- ing contributed to the programme:— G-etbin J'ones, Maggie JoneH Willie Daviee, J. Jones, Mr. Ben Davies Elsie M. Evans. Mr. Ben Griffiths, Mr. D. F. Davies. M.E., Cross Hands Collieries; Mr. Tom Williams, Mr D. J. Williams, Miss Bodwen Jonea, R4v. D. Harford Evans. Rhyl. Sergt. Jones waa home on leave, and his sonq-s were greatly appreciated. On behalf of the rommittee. Mr. Robert Jenkins then presented two pound Trea- sury notes to jach of the s»ldiert«. and both made ,short speeches in reply. The band struck up For he's a jolly good fe'low" as the presentation was mad. Then followed another selection by the band. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" was sung, Mr D. J. Williams taking the solo. Mr. A. T. Bowen was the accompanist. The concert was brought to a close by the band flaying th" National Anthem. Last Saturday, a concert was Jciven by Bethe! Sunday School Choir, conducted by Mr. Tom Jones. The choir rendered the cantata, Scenes from the Life of Je-iis," illustrated by magtic,-lantern tviews. The Rev. W. D. Davies, Tumble, presided.
:MANORDILO
MANORDILO The inhabitants of Manordslo will regret to hear of the death of Miss Maria Rogers, which took place on Thursday last, some- "What sucdenly. She had for years act' d as housekeeper tor Mr. John Pre^cott at I.lanon Villas, who for a very long time acted as eoaehmin for the late Colonel Richardson aDd Mrs. Richardson at Glan- brvdan Park. The latter is now rsmh-rinn' vaiuaible services to the wounded soldiers in France. Mise Rogers had during the wnr rendered services to the Red Cross Society and received a certificate from ihe officials conneett-d therewith. Her body was interred on New Year's Day, the funeral service being conducted b" the Vicar, in the burial grounds of the beauti- ful church erected hj i.hz-t most liberal of families, the Messrs. Richardsons, who always had in their hearts the welfare of the rihabitante and the most cordial rela- tions between all their neighbours artcl them- selves whom they loved so well. The stained windows are of most beautiful de- sign—representing our Lord blessing little children—Himself the Divine example of charity, together with the emblematic shields beneath reprsent Faith, Hope, Jus- tice. and Courage, were also the gift of the -ziryie genercus donors. The corpse wis followed by the relatives of deceased from Sr. ansea and Cardiff, and a large number of the neighbours, who attended to show their Let respects.
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DEATH OF DRIVER WM. LODWICK
lrterment being made at L nior.-street Ohapel burial ground, the deceased and his family having been members of Union-street Chapel for many years. Before the depar- ture of the cortege from 63 Prince's-etreet, Llanelly. a thf/rt service was conducted at the house by the Rev. Roland Evans, pastor of Lloyd-street Congregational Church, Llanelly, after which the funeral ieft by the 12.43 train for Carmarthen, where a large I-umber of Irienda came to meet it. At the chupel a short, impressive memorial servic3 was conducted by the Rev. D. Roberts, j>a*tor of Elim Congregational Church, Rev. Rcland Evans, and Mr. Spearo, Beaufost. The, Rev. Prof. J. O. Stephens, B.A., B.D., officiated at the graveside. The three lev. gentlemen testified to tli3 geniality and beauty of character of the deceased scliiieT and expressed their deep sympathy with the family in their bereavement. The mourneis werei:—Mr. Timothy I.odwiok (father); Mrs. Rachel Lodwick (sister); Mr. and Mrs William Rees (brother-in-law and sister); Master Emrys Lodwick Rees (nephew); Rev. and Mrs. R. O. Jones, Beaufort (bro- ther-in-law and sister); Mr. John Lodwick (uncled; Miss R I odwick (aunt); Mr. and Mrs Henry Morgan (uncle and latnt); Mr. D. Davie,, (urelk-); Mr. and Mrs. D. Lewie (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs D. Thomas (cousins^; the Misses Gwyneth Thomas, Annie Lodwick, Bessie Lodwick, Margretta Lodwick; Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans, Mr. John Lodwick; Mrs E Griffiths; Mrs. R Thomas; Air. D. Lodwick; Mr. D. Rees and Mr W. Dyer. There were also present many friends from Lloyd street Congrega- tional Chapel, among them being Mr. Je^eph Roberts, J.P., Mr. and Mrs. Jere- miah and Mrt. Wm. Thomas, and the fol- lowing who were members of Eaiham Con- gregational Church, Beaufort:—Mr. Thos. Jones (deacon); Mr. John Speake fc.(- cre- t-arj); Mr. Coles (superintendent of the Sun- day school); Mr. D. 1. Stephens and Mr. A If red Owens. The bearers were:—Messrs. Dick Edmunds, Gwilym Jeremiah, Torn V- illiamsi, and Tom Hughes. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the followirg Father, sisters, and Emrys; cousins at Pen- treneurig; Lloyd-street Chapel Sunday School claos: Barham Chapel Primary Sun- day School Class; Barham members and friends; Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeremiah and Bar- ford Hill V.A.D. Hospital, Warwick. Tke family wish to thank all friends for their manifestations of sympathy and kindness, and especially the friends at Lloyd-street Chapel and Bcrhajn Chapd, and thev also tender their thanks to Mrs. Evans, Market Lodge, ard Mrs. Morgan, Delfryn. for pro- viding tea for the mourners and friends from a distance.