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BRYNAMMAN NOTES. I
BRYNAMMAN NOTES. TRADESMEN'S "ANNUAL." The Tradesmen's Associatlion of Brynamman, Gwauncaegurwen, and district are observing their annual heliday this week-end, and all the shops in the district will be closed on Monday; and Tuesday. This will en- able these much harassed memliers of the community to have at least a short respite from duty. CHILDREN'S EXCURSION The Stinclav School children attend- ing Moriah had their excursion last week, when they spent a jolly day at the Mumbles. Again, on Saturday the members of the Gibea Sunday School were similarly entertained on Satur- day, when they were taken to Swansea Bay. About 300 ypung folks, made the journey, and had a most enjoyable day. A BETTER OUTLOOK I There are now distinct hopes that ) the new seam of coal having been struck by the Amman Anthracite Col- I liery Co., there will be more frequent and regular work for the men. Work at the colliery has been very slack for a good many weeks, and as previously stated, several men have been drawn out. It is hoped that these might be ifcaken back shortly, some having failed I to get work elsewhere. TENNIS players should visit H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea, be- fore buying their new Rackets, etc. RHOSAMMAN AND THE SCHOOL No developments of importance have occurred during the past few days in connection with the Rhosamman School question, and it seems to be now practically taken for granted that the original proposals will be carried out. The County Council oertMnly did appoint a deputation to inquire into the petition of the Rhesamman resi- dents, but we understand that no in- quiry has yet been held, and it seems doubtful whether the matter will be pursued any further. It now seems that the original proposals will be carried out, but there remains some ■dissatisfaction as to the site of the new building, and many people are doubt- ful of the fact that it is the most suitable that could be obtained. The idea of building two new schools, the one at Brynamman amd another at Rhosamman, is not regarded aa feasible. ■MARRIAGE: JOI-'sFS-MOr#G A.N I An interesting local marriage took place on Saturday at the Pontardawe Registry Office, the contracting parties Iwing Miss Lizzie Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thomas .Tones, Stafford House, and Mr Wilie Morgan, and a of Eddie Morgan, the well- known boxer. The couple, who made the journey by the G.W.R. motor, were accompanied by several friends. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS Mr J. Henry Jones, son of Mr Dd. Jones, butcher, Nantymelin House, has achieved success, coming out on the top of his form at Llandovery College. A ODERY FOR LIBERALS ?ppurentlv. Lib?ra?sm in Brynam- ?nan is as dead as Queen Anne—and ?uripd too! The Young Lib?'a? Lc??c came to a humIHatuij? and inglorious ?nd. but one would have thonght that these desci )!cs of th? "Twentieth century Messiah" would have at least wound up their organisation in a right and proper manner. The public hall authorities still wait in vain for the "squaring off" of the little bill that has been outstanding for some time. We are surprised and. pained to know that the Young Liberals have fallen from the high pedestal upon which a handful of faithful, humble, followers placed them. ATREA BIG MEETINGS. I There were large congregations at Gibea on Sunday, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. R. J. Rees, of saxclis, Ystradgynlais. The rev. gentle- man preached excellent sermons. W A. ,wILLI A MS. pnrpn-nlnryic::t I ?g? ?<. roT-?n!to? dailv at the ViCt,oria I AJ.(..Ø.w (ueiir Liie ivxaxKeiJ, bwaubc*. I I CONCERNING A DEACON. .1 1 1 New deacons were recently elected at a Brvnamman chapel, and among them was a well-known tradesman. It is stated that this gentleman was ap- pointed against his wish, and that he had declared that, if elected, he would not accept the honour. Evidently he intends to keep to his word. Up to the present, at any rate. he has not taken up his seat in the hig pew. How many men we know who yearn for this honour, would have been in the "set fawr" every service after their elec- tion! I EISTEDDFOD SUCCESSES Hearty congratulations to Mr Gomer Williams. Brynamman, and Miss Llinos Thomas, Garnant, who shared the priz for penillion singing at Col- bren Eisteddfod on Saturday. They both sang very well indeed. CHOIRS REHEARSE. The local choral party, who have boon preparing for some weeks to take part in the Eisteddfod at Maesteg next week, had a rehearsal on Sunday evening in the Public Hall, where special arrangements for their accom- modation had been made by the Hall Committee. The vocalists were led by their professional coach, Mr W. J. Evans, Aberdare, and appear to be in excellent form for competition. We tjrnst they will be successful. Nor m uSlt one forget the activities of the Philharmonic choir whose ambition leads them to prepare for taking part in the National Eisteddfod at Bangor. They also had a rehearsal on Sunday at the day school, under the eondutu- torship of Mr E. Maddock. We hope they too will be successful. PARENTS' BEREAVEMENT We learn with regret of the bereave- ment of Mr Evan Morgan, local super- intendent of the Pearl Assurance Co., and Mrs. Morgan, whose little six months'* old daughter, Enid, passed away on Monday. The funeral took plaoe on Monday at Gibea. CARNIVAL AND SPORTS I The annual carnival and sports, held on Thursday last in connection with the local band, were very successful, and reflected credit on the organisers. The proceedings commenced with a procession which made its way from the centre of the town to the sports field, the fancy dress competition at- tracting several excellent sentries. At the field many races took place, for which valuable prizes had been offered. The judges for the day were Messrs. Jenkin Jones, W. Walters, J. George, W. J. Barnes, Mrs. Vaughan, and Ald. W. J. Williams. Mr W. Taylor was chairman of the oommrttes, and responsible for the sports, and Mr Dd. Edwards was secretary. The event has raised a welcome sum in aid of the funds of the band. A SUCCESSFUL DRAMATIC SEASON Mr Will H. Haggar's dramatic com- pany, who have occupied the Public Hall for the past five weeEs, are re- moviug this wcpk-eud to Llaneliy. They have had a most successful stay in Brvnamman, crowded houses as- sembling on many occasions. EXAMINATION SUCCESSES. We are glad to be able to record the recent successes of the son and daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. R. Jones, Llaneliy. and formerly of London House, Brvnamman. The son, Mr Trevelyan Jones, has just succeeded in passing his first examination as Surgeon-Dentist, and is, we under- stand, developing into a very clever practitioner. Miss Marion E. Maude Jones has passed her London Matricu- lation examination. Readers will he interested to learn that a rumour has reached us to the efect that Mr Jones may be returning to Brynamman in the near future, and recommencing business at the old home.
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-——— ——— A GRATEFUL DONOR." More howlers. Asked to make a sen- tence containing the phrase "the flower of the army," one gallant youth wrote, "The colonel's only daughter was the flower of the army." Another boy em- bodied the word "donor" in the follow- ing a donor iiiOag luo street iast lught. j
DULAIS VALLEY CHAT.
DULAIS VALLEY CHAT. Gan Ymdeithydd. (PROPOSED SEVEN SISTERS EXCURSION. I learn that the proposed excursion from the Seven Sisters Colliery is being considered with much interest by the men, and there now seems a prospect that the men will get a little further awav from the Valley than Cilfriw! A meeting took place last evening (Thursday), to give full consideration to the matter, and the destination will be decided upon shortly. Many of the workers favour Bristol as the venue. MAESMARCHOG MEETING j There was a very good audience at the Schoolroom, Dyffryn Call wen, on Friday evening, when a successful miners' meeting took place. Mr Geo. Jones, checkweigher, Seven Sisters, presided over the gathering, and Mr Meth Jones, organiser for the Federa- tion, spoke on registration work, the great importance of which he specially emphasised. The address was well re- ceived, and a committee was formed to carry out the work outlined by Mr Jones. Further, Mr Meth Jones pro- mised to attend on August 10th to plan out other work. SEVEN SISTERS MARRIAGE I An interesting marriage took place on Saturday at the Orchard Place English Baptist Church, Neath, the contracting parties being well known Seven Sisters residents. The bride- groom was Mr Wm. Cowig, son of Mrs. Carpenter, Church Street, and the bride was Miss Rachel Sage, who for some time has lived with Mrs. Davies, the schoolmistress. The bride was smartly attired in a grey costume and a white hat bearing a large ostrich feather. The couple, who were at- tended by a few friends, made the journey to Neath by motor. THE HOLIDAYS As in most parts ot South \Va!es, the annual holidays for the Valley take place this week-end, and most residents are busily prepa.ring for the event. The collieries close down on Saturday until Thursday morn.ing, and it is said that a good many people are leaving the district for a few davs stay by the sea. On Tuesday, the Sunday School child- ren have their annual excur&ion, when Swansea will be visited. SPECIAL PREACHER AT SALEM The Rev. W B. Tawe Griffiths. pastor of Salem Chapel, Seven Sisters, ex- changed pulpits on Sunday with the Rev. Ivor H. James, Llandovery. This rieing preacher in the Baptist community is .expected to deliver ex- cellent sermons, and there should be good congregations. TRADESMEN AND CO-OPERATIVE STORES I am informed that there has been a further dispute between local grocers and the Co-operative Society,. It is stated on good authority that the tradesmen of the Seven Sisters district have been instrumental in stopping the yeast merchant serving the Valley, from supplying the Co-operative Stores but the Co-operative management has suceeded to getting this necessary commodity elsewhere This is one side of the Sotory. Perhaps the traders have another side of the question to present! FORTHCOMING BENEFIT I A further benefit has been arranged to take place at Studt's Cosy Cinma on Aug. 20. On this occasion there will again be two performances, and the proceeds will go to Mr J. James, 48, Mary Street, Seven Sisters, who has been ill for some time, and has a wife and family dependent upon him. Al- ready a good many tickets have been sold. I hdpe the proceedings will be very; successful. CRYNANT SHOOTING MATCH. I A shooting match took place on Saturday at Crynant between teams re- presenting the Dulais and Neath Valleys, the losers to entertain the winners at supper. It was a return mat-ch, and was witnessed by many spectators The results were as follow: Dulais Valley: E. Jenkins 5—5; G. Challoner, 3—-5 John Morgan 5—5 Chris. Davies 4-—5 E. Musk, 2-5; W. H. Rees 2—5 Jolm Daniels 2-5; W. Davies 3—5 Hv. Davies 3—5; D. Evans 4—5; total 33 birds. Glyn- neath: Joshua Price (senr.) 5—5 M. Chesterfield D. Morgan 2--5 E. Jones, 4—5 Joshua Price (junr), 5—5 W. Chesterfield, 2-5; Isaac Jones, 3—5; L. Teague, 3-5; and F. Dal- rymple, 4-—5 Total 34. It will thus be seen that the visitors won by a single bird, and after the match all partook of supper at the Red Lion Hotel, where a capital repast was served. MUSICAL SUCCESS Congratulations to Master Jas. P. Jones, of Crynant, who, at the recent examination of the Trinity College of Music (London), succeeded in passing the intermediate division with hon- ours. He is a pupil of Mr T. J. Jen- kins, L.T.C.L., Cresswell terrace, I Neath. W. A. WILLIAMS. Phrenologist, can I ";)e consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade I (npar tho AfarLcetb Rwanwa QUARTERLY MEETING AT SARON The quarterly meeting in connection with Saron Chapel, Crynant, took place on Sunday evening. Mr J. E. Jones presided over a good congrega- tion, and the proceedings were opened by Mr Fred Davies. The following enjoyable programme was gone through: Recitations. Miss Jennet Morgan ,Katie Morgan, Master Hop- kin Morgan and Mr Rhys Hopkin Mor- gau; solos by Misses Katie Evans, Blodwen Evans, Lizzie Mary Lewis; duet by Miss Gladys Davies and BIgd- wen Evans. and selections by Mr T. Davies' party. It was a very success- ful meeting. YOUNG LADIES GO TOURING I A partyi of local young ladies have I arranged to go touring the beauty spots of South Wales. They are making Swansea their headquarters, and are taking excursions every day to some of the remotest parts of the country. ONLLWYNITES AT PORTHCAWL I The members of the Onllwyn Congre- j gational Sunday School had their year- ly excursion on Monday, when between 300 and 400 children spent a delightful day at Porthcawl. The journey was made by special train, and the day being fine and bright, all enjoyed themselves to the full. The Onllwvn and Maesmarchog day schools were closed for the occasion.
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I ABERCRAVE AND COLBREN. I.L.P. PROGRESS. I The Abercrave Branch of the Independ- ent Labour Party is making striking pro- gress in the village, and the members and ,sympathizers are increasing every week. A capital list of autumn and winter lec- tures, etc., is in course of arrangement, the forthcoming speakers including the Rev. H. Dunnico, Liverpool (President, Free Church Socialist League), Rev. D. Picton Jones (Swansea), Rev. H. Wins (Machynlleth), Rev. T. E. Nicholas (Llangybi), Messrs. W. H. Ayles (Bris- tol), R. J. Davies (Co-operative Organ- iser, Manchester), A. Fenner Brockway (Editor of the "Labour Leader," Man- chester), Councillor James Winstone, J.P. .nd Mr. J. J. James (Cwmgorse). More loyalty on the part of the members would make this one of the finest tranches in South Wales. DR. RICHARDS AND GOWERTON. Dr. Richards, the medical practitioner for Abercrave and district, and medical officer of health to the District Council, is one of the applicants for the position of workmen's doctor at Gowerton, and is, we understand, on the short list of can- didates. The decision of the Gowerton Medical Committee will be made known to-day (Friday). It is very probable that Dr. Richards will, bo successful. The new doctor for Abercrave, Dr. Jones, is commencing duties here on August 19th and pays a visit to the district next week if possible. EXAMINATION SUCCESSES. The results of the last scholarship ex- aminations for Ystradgynlais County School reflect great credit upon the staff at the Abercrave Council School, all the candidates who sat for the examina- tion being successful. That all the the eight pupils should obtain scholarships is no mean achievement and is a record to be proud of. It might interest readers of the "Llais" to know that the above school has obtained the greatest number of scholarships every year since the scho- larship examination was inaugurated some 15 or 16 years ago. The results of the last 2 years are really brilliant, via., 9 successes out of 10. and 8 successes out of 8. What makes the success of the school more praiseworthy is the fact that in no other school in the district have the teachers to work under similar conditions —as many as three teachers having to carry on their duties in one room. Better  ill preva i l after conditions, however, will prevail after the summer vacation, an up-to-date port- able building, to contain two classes hav- ing been erected on the playground. FUNERAL OF MRS. THOMAS. I The interment took place at iynycoed, graveyard on Monday afternoon of the remains of the late Mrs. Ursula Thomas, widow of the late Mr. David Thomas. Penycae, whose death at a very advanced age was recorded last week. The cortege wont from the house of dcceircd's daugh- + • F^ C,,]1)rp. with • whom she iiali oeen jiving, tunc was a numerous attendance of relatives and friends to pay their last tributes of respect. The service was conducted by the Rev. Lewis Thomas (pastor). COLBREN COMPETITIVE CONCERT. After the Eisteddfod at Colbren on Saturday, a highly successful and enjoy- able competitive concert took place. Mr. W. Pros&er, Sepven Sisters, was the presi- deiit, and the same officials, conductor, adjudicators, and pianists as served for the Eisteddfod again took duty. For the open champion solo there were eleven entries, and the prize of J32 2s. Od. was awarded to Mr. W. E. Llew- elyn Maeron, Maesteg. The prize for the champion Welsh reci- tation (£1 Is. Od.) was divided between Mrs. M. J. Francis ("Llaethferch"), Ystalvfera, and Mr. John Ivoberts, Glan- amman, whilst the prize (151).) for the local champion solo confined to the Swan- sea and Dulais Valleys was awarded to Miss Mary Griffiths, of Ystradgynlais. CHILDREN'S CHOIR SUCCESSFUL. Congratulations are due to the conduc- tor (Mr. Rees Roberts) and the members of the Abercrave children's choir upon their success at Colbren Eisteddfod where they took second prize for their rendering of "Hosannah" (D. W. Row- lands). They gave an excellent interpre- tation of the piece. There were also numerous individual successes (isee list of awards elsewhere). ACCIDENT AT ABERCRAVE I COLLIERY. A serious accident occurred on Wed- nesday afternoon at the Aborcrave Col- liery, Mr. Charlie Price, of the Bunga- lows, being seriously hurt by a fall. He was removed home by the men and re- ceived prompt &ttention. It is only a few weeks since he was injured whilst riding his motor cycle. CRICKETERS, before purchasing elee- wherc, fhould see the stock at H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea. CRICKET ITEMS. The cricket match between Mr. J. E. Moore Gwynne's team of "gentlemen," and Mr. Gilberteon's local players, which took place on the local ground during the week-end, resulted in a draw. On the ftrst day (Friday), the innings closed witJa. the local players leading by a major- ity of two runs, but on Saturday the game had to be abandoned almost im- mediately after the start owing bo the heavy fall of rain. There was a good gate on Friday. Yesterday (Thursday), the local team entertained the Ystalyfera County School Old Boys and a good game resulted. NEUfcDD SERVICES. Fine sermons were preached at Neuadd on Sunday by the Rev. Rowland Evans, of Ynismeudw. There were good con- gregations, especially in thie evening, when the rev. gentleman confined himself more particularly to the young men. OBITUARY. WIth much regret we announce tne death, which took place ?wi Tuœday a.t Abertillery, of Mrs. James (formerly Miss Sarah Jane Lewis), daughter- of the late Ir. Shaddrach Lewis, of Abercrave. and sister of Mr. E. D. Lewis, draper, now of this place. Deceased, who was only 23 years of age, was a milliner in Abertillery for some years, and was only married about nine months a.gip. The death was very sudden, and we under- stand Mrs. Lewis, her mother, was away from home on holiday at the time. The body has been brought to Abercrave, and the interment will take place here to- day (Friday).
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