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FUR AND FEATHER FANCIERS. Very Successful Show at Ystradgynlais. The third annual show held in the Park on Wednesday, under the auspices of the Y stradgynlais and District Fur and Feather Society was a most interesting one. From the point of view of the number and quality of the exhibits it was the test show held so far. The attend- ance also was satisfactory. Some of the exhibits were of especial excellence, &nd it may be mentioned that the exhibite of local members of the Society were of a. very high order, testifying to the know- ledge and interest of local fanciers. Among the many officials who contributed to the success of the arrangements mention may be made of the secretary, Mr. Matthew R. Downey, Cwmgiedd. Most of the pro- moters spent the greater part of the pre- vious night w? a ?r the tent and its contents, and several of them spent ano- ther night in the open on Wednesday. The president of the Society is Colonel Gough, the following being the vioe- presidents, and officials :—Messrs. J. E. Moore Gwyn, Neath; C. F. Gilbertson, Abercrave: E. Benthall, Glantwrch; Capt. H. D. Woodliffe, Messrs. B. L. Thomas, David Evans. Dr. E. Walsh; Messrs. J. E. Williams, H. Morgan. L. and P. Bank; Theos. Davies, Maesyderi, Abercrave; 0. Morgan, Post Master; Rev. William L. Griffiths, Brynygroes; Rev. D. J. Davies, Ainon; Rev. R. G. James, English Congregational, Ystaly- fera; Councillors T. P. Jones, D. R. Morgan, Abercrave; Thomas Williams, Cynlais Stores; Rhys Chapman, J. W. Morgan, Irdis Davies. Hon. Auctioneer Mr. J. E. Williams, Ystradfawr Farm. Patrons: Messrs. Samuel Morgan, J.P., Glancamlas; David Williams, J.P., Pen- rhiw Farm: Sidney Robinson, M.P. Committee Messrs. Wm. Griffiths, Emrys Thomas, W. Crouch, G. Morgan, J. Griffiths, D. L. Price, J. Williams, D. E. Evans, Jim Martin, W. Furness, Tom Jones, J. P. Evans, J. Alexander, Tom Owen, D. S. Jones, Tom Morgan, W. T. Williams, H. Grey, G. Lewis, W. J. Hopkins, T. Francis, W. J. Evans, R. J. Marke, W. R. Thomas, M. R. Davies, C. L. Rees, John Morgan. Chairman, Mr. Daniel Evans, Brecon Road; treasurer, Mr. David Griffiths, Cwmgiedd; secretary Mathejv R. Downey, Cwmgiedd, Ystradgynlais, Bre- conshire; show manager. Mr. Daniel Mor- gan, Pelican Street; vice-chairman, Mr. Samuel Morgan, Cwmgiedd; assistant secretary, Mr. A. E. Thomas field man- ager, Mr. T. S. Morgan. The judges were Mr. Thos. Hughes, Crvnant; Mr. Will Hooley, Mr. Norris Sair, Neath: Mr. J. H. Whitford, Swan- sea; Mr. W. G. Camden, Swansea; Mr. H. J. Hancox, Swansea. The following were the awards :— POULTRY CLASSES. Old English Game, hen or pullet.—1, John Williams, Mountain Ash 2, Roberts Bros., Hendre; 3, E. C. Lewis, Amman- ford. India* Game, Malay or Aseel, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1, W. J. Evans, N&ntyglo; 2 and 3, Wm. Taylor, Dun- vant; 4, Mrs. C. Rees, Reynoldstone. White "Wyandotte, hen or pullet.—1, H. and H. Evans, Burry Port; 2, C. L. Rees, Ystradgynlais; 3, James Coroick, Caerieon. Wyandotte (any other colour), cock or hen.—1, Coles and Holton; 2, J. T. Pro- theroe, Ammanford1; 5, T. J. Davies, Abercrave. Wyandoitte (any colour, bred 1914), cockerel) .—1 and 2, W. J. Hopkins, Col- lege Row, Ystradgynlais; 3, D. Price a.nd Son, Brvnygrinun, Ystradgynlais. Wyandotte (any colour, bred 1914), pullet.—1, Jas. T. Morris, Mountain Ash; 2 and 3, C. L. Bees, Aic Poultry Farm, Ystradgynlais. Wyandotte (any colour, £ 2 !im<t), cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1, C. L. Hees; 2, D. Prioo and Son; 3, W. J. Hopkins. Orpington (black), cock or cockerel.—1, Morgans Bros., Pantyffynon; 2 and 3, Tom Grimths, Ll ech. Orpington (blackf, hen or puJIet.—1, Morga? Bros. 2, W. T. Williams, Caer- tont; 2, H. Aldridge, Kedwelly. Orpington buff), cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1, Jobn Pearce, Pontardawe; 2, E. C. Lewis, AmimiifoTd; 3, J. Hall, Cardiff. Orpington (any other colour), cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1, Poultry Farm, Cheltenham; 2, Murray Linder, Ham Court; 3, Daviee Bros.. Dafen. Orpington (any colour, bred 1914), cockerel.-I, E. J. Hughes, Castellgarw, Hebron; 2, Hughes and Lewis, Nanty. moel; 3, W. T. Williams, Caerbont. Orpington (any colour, bred 1914). pUl|et.— 1, W. T. Williams, Caerbont; 2 and 3, Murray Linder. Orpington (any colour, £ 2 limit), -ock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1 and 2. E. J. Hughes, Hebrin; 3, Murray Linder. Rocks (any colour), hen or pullet.—1. Griffiths Bros., Cwmgiedd; 2, Harris and Pugh, Kenfig Hill; 3, Mrs. M. B. Mor- gan. Sennybridge. Minorca, cock or cockerel, hen or pul- let.—1, Coles and Holton, Abertillery; 2, G. Morgan, Pelican Street, Yatradgyn- lais; 3, D. D. Evans, Caerbont, Aber- crave. Leghorn, cock or cockerel.—1, Wm. Preece and Son, Drysllwyn 2, Morgan R. Davies, Ark Cottages, Ystradgynlais; 3, Willie Thomas, Glengiedd, Ystradgyn- lais. Anrona.. cock or cockerel, hen or pullet. -1, J. Jones, Carmarthen; 2. W. J. Evans, Nantyglo; 3, D. Lleiwelyn, Cwm- tawe Cottage, Ystradgynlais. Sussex cock or cockerel.—1. Wm. Grif- fiths, Cwmgiedd 2. John Griffiths. Peny- park Farm. Ystradgynlais; 3. Wm. M. Griffiths, Cwmgiedd. Sussex hen or pullet.—1. Wm. M. •Griffiths. Cwmgiedd 2 and 3, John Grif- fiths, Penvbank Farm. Rhod;" Inland recl, single comb. cock or cockerel.—1. M. H. Williams, Llandrin- drvl Wells 2. Math^w R. Downey, Cwm- giedd; 3, Thos. Leyshon (junr.), Pen- scynor. Rhode Island, red. single comb. hen or pullet.—1, George Lewis. Graig Road, Ystradsrynlais; 2, Hv. Hunkin, Neath; 3, C. H. Williams, Llandrindod Wells. Rhode Island, red rose comb, cock or cockerel.—1, Irdis, Lampeter; 2 and 3, Mathew R. Downey. Rhode Island, red rose comb, hen or pullet.-I and 2, Hy. Hunkin, Neath 3, Mathew R. Downey. Clean legged, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1. John Morgan, Metz, Ystrad- gynlais; 2 and 3. Hy. Hunkin. Feathered footed, cock or cockerel. hen or pullet.—1 and 3. C. E. Purnell, Brad- ford-on-A von; 2, Griffiths Bros., Cwm- giedd. Novioe Class, amy variety, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—lt G. Morgan, Ystradgynlais; 2, James Williams, Cwm- giedd; 6, Jas. Evans, Cwmgiedd. Radius Class, any variety, cock or cockerel.—1, George Lewis, Godre'rgTaig; 2, Arthur E. Thomas, Penrhos; 3, W. T. Williams, Caerbont. Radius Class, any variety, hen or pullet.—1, W. T. Williams; 2, C. L. Rees; 3, W. J. Hopkins, College Row, Ystradgynlais. Any Variety Class (P,2 limit), oock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1, 2, and 3, Griffiths Bros., Cwmgiedd. Any variety, duck or drake.—1 and 2, Wm. M. Davies, Sennybridge; 3, D. Price and Son. Likliest Layer (any age), hen or pullet. -1, Mathew R. Downey; 2, Emrys Thomas, Penrhos; 3, James Evans, Cwm. giedd. Selling Class, not to exceed £ 1.—1, C. L. Rees; 2, John Lewis, Pemterton, near Llanelly; 3, G. H. Williams, Llandrin- dod. Selling Class, not to exceed 10s., cock or hen.—1, George Lewis, Godre'rgraig; 2, C. L. Rees; 3, Dan Evans; Ynis Cot- tage, Ystradgynlais. Breeding Trio (any pure bred).—1 and 3, Dan Evans. Any Variety, bred 1914, cockerel.—1, Griffiths Broa.j 2, Dd. Edwards, Upper Cwmtwrch; 3, Rees Davies, Cray. Any Variety, bred 1914;" pullet.—1, Jas. Cornick, Caerleoni; 2, George Lewis, Godre'rgraig; 3, Harris and Pugh, Kenfig Hill. BANTAMS. Old English Game, cock or cockerel.- 1, W. Palmer, Alltwen, Pontardawe; 2, John Williams, Mountain Ash; 3, Sam Davies, Llwyngrug, Seven Sisters. Old English Game Bantam, hen or pul- let.—1, John Williams, Mountain Ash; 2, John Morgan, Metz. 3, Ll. James, Nanty moel. Any Variety Clean Legged Bantam, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.-I, Miss B. Bennett, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol; 2, A. Hobean, Penistone; 3, Thos. Mor- ris, Standert Terrace, Seven Sisters. Any Variety Feathered Legged Ban- tam, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet.—1, A. Hobson; 2, Ben Clark, Carnforth; 3, H. V. Prior, Kenfig Hill. Any Variety Bantam, £2 limit.—1, Sam Davies, Seven Sisters; 2, A. Hobson; 3, John Morgan, Metz. Any Variety Bantam, bred 1914, cockerel.—1, George E. Cragg, Colwyn Bay 2, A. Hobson; 3, J. J. Pleace, New- port. Any Variety Bantam, bred 1914, pul- let.—1, Sam Davies, Seven Sisters; 2, James J. PIN-; 3, Miss Betty Bennet, Bristol. Selling Class, not to exceed 10s.—1, A. Hobson; 2, John Williams, Mountain Ash 3, Griffiths Bros. HOMERS. Flying homer, flown 200 miles, cock or hen.—1, Evan. Anthony, Lower Cwm- twrch; 2, D. J. James. Glanamman; 3, Wm. Thomas, Port Talbot. Flying homer, flown 100 miles, cock or hen.—1, Mathias and Newman; 2, E. G. Evans, Morriston 3, Sid Price, Pantteg, Yetalyfera. I Flying homer, flown 75 miles, cock or hen.-l, E. G. Evans, Morriston; 2, Mathias and Newson, Penybont Row, Ystradgynlais; 3, D. J. Evans, Glan- amman. Likliest flyer, any age, cock or h-on.-I, Hector Gray, Abercrave; 2, W. Thomas, Port Talbot; 3, D. J. Jones, Ammanford Flying homer, rung 1914.-1, John Owen, Llansamlet; 2, J. Mathias, Pon- tardulais; 3, W. TTiomas, Port Talbot. TIPPLER CLUB SHOW. Old dark mottle cock or hea.—1 andi 2, R. G. Jenkins, Sketty; 3, R. Yeo, Swan- sea. Old light mottle, cock or ben.—1, R. Yeo, Swansea; 2 and 3, S. J. Thomas, Swansea. Young light mottle, cock or hen.—1 and 3, P. N. Price, Swansea; Z, R. Yeo. Self cock or hen.—1, Robert Hy. Hall, Walkley; 2, T. J. Hacris Swansea; 3, Albert E. Evans, West Cross. Chuck, any cage, cock or hen.—1, R- Yeo; 3, P. N. Price. FANCY PIGEONS. Show homer, cock.—1, Jack Gould, Ammanford. Magpies, bia«k, cock -or hen. 1, Evans and Bendle, Swansea; 2, A. E. Lawrencce, Brecon; 3, M. H. Frost, Swansea. Magpies, yellow, cock or bea.-l, W. R. Thomas, Oddfellows Street, Yatrad- gynlais; 2 and 3, Evans and Bendle. Shorn tumbler, cock or hen.—4, Hill and Payne, Stourbridgej 2, Leonard Gor- man, Bolton; 3, Evans and. Bendle. Pigmy pouter, cock or hen.-l and 2, R. J. Harris, St. Thomas, Swansea; 3, W. E. Brown, Swansea. Jacobin, cock or han.—1, Hill and Payne; 2, Leonard Gorman; 3, William Evans, Gorseinon. Any variety not before mentioned pigeon, cock or hen.—1 and 3, Hill and Payne 2, Griff. Lewis. Selling Class, not to exceed 10s.—1, W. R. Thomas, Ystradgynlais; 2, Leon- ard E. Booker, Clifton, Bristol; 3, E. Anthony, Cwmtwrch. CAGE BIRDS. Canary, Yorkshire cock hen -1 and 3, Hector Gray; 2, Glyn Phillips, Station Road, Ystradgynlais. Any variety British bird, cock or hen. -1, Wm. Lewis, Godre'rgraig 2. Rees J. Davies. Cwmtwrch 3, Mrs. Williams, Cwmtwrch. RABBITS. Belgian hare, buck or doo.-i and 2, Charles Horton, Cwmbach, Aberdare; 3, J. G. Martin, Cwmtwrch. Dutch, buck or doe.-I, H. Stevens, Leicester: 2 and 3, Wm. Furness, Lower Cwmtwrch. Dutch, under 4 months, buck or doe.— 1, Mrs. S. E. Lowe, Neath; 2 and 3, Wm. Furneai. Any other variety rabbit, buck or doe. -1, Frank Eady, Newport; 2, H. Stevens; 3, Charles Horton. MISCELLANEOUS. Best 6 White Eggs.-l, John Alexan- der. Cwmgiedd 2, Rees Davies, Cray; 3, Dd. Llewelyn, Cwmtawe Road. Best Six Brown Eggs.—1, John Mor- gan, Metz; 2, James Evans. Cwmgiedd. Best Trussed Chicken.—1, Miss Fowler, Cadoxton; 2, Rees Devies, Cray; 3, Mathias Downey.

An Appeal to All Pontardawe Red Cross Women's Voluntary Aid Detachment To the Editor. I Sir.—Will you kindly allow me to use your paper as a medium for an ap- peal to all residents in this district, and more particularly to those residing in Pontardawe, on behalf of the above. Recent international developments have placed this country in such a position that every man, woman, and child is bound to come forward to help, as far as they) are able, to defend our country's liberty, our homes and our honour. The forces of the United Kingdom have been called rpon to de- fend this country, and a large and important Branch of this immense or- ganisation is the Nursing department. This may be called at any time, and the necessary arrangements are being made all over the country to equip the necessary hospitals, and prepare for the nursing of our sick and wounded. Hospitals are being prepared, and nurses enrolled, and a nursing estab- lishment organised in this district which will, of course, require not only money, but also the necessary articles for fitting up a hospital such as beds, bedding, cooking utensils, basins, towels, bandages, etc., etc. All those who are willing to provide these requirements, in case of need, are asked to let me know, definitely, exactly what thej will lend, and they are asked to have them in readiness for use at a moment's notice. I ask for them on behalf of our King and Country, and those who are going to fight for us. Also these who can, and will give their personal services are asked to come forward in this hour of need. I would add that a com- mittee is being formed to regulate the whole management, of the depart- ment, and it is perhaps needless for me to say that every possible care will be taken of all articles lent for this purpose. Will those who are willing to act. and help kindly write at one stating how they will help, and what they will lend to ADA LLOYD, Pla* Cilybebyll, Pontardawe, R. S. O., Glam. 6th August, 1914.

DULAIS VALLEY CHAT. The people of Seven Sisters had the opportunity of hearing a once popular concert singer in the person of Miss Jennet Garnett. Miss Garnett has now left the concert platform, finding that there is a greater scope for her undoubted talent on the boards of the picture palace. Last week she fulfilled a week's engagement at Studts' Cine- ma, giving a number of Welsh airs in her wonted style. She is known now as Miss Gene Santley. On Wednesday the Sunday Schools of Zoar and Ebenezer held their annual treat. The children and scholars of the former school marched in procession to Ebenezer singing well- known hymns on the way. A delight- ful afternoon was spent on the meadows of Ynypdawly farm. The United Free Churches of Seven Sisters held their annual outing on Tuesday, jourmeying by train to Swansea. The party consisted of 404 adults, and 340 children, a very en- joyable day was spent on the Swansea sands. On the return journey a somewhat unusual and even sensational mishap occurred. Just after leaving Swansea the oil lamp in one of the compart- ments (the train belonged to the N. and B. DIy.), buret, and a oon- flaguration followed. No serious damage was made, but Mr D. J. Phil- lips, Standert terrace, was scorched on the arm, and Mr SI. Davies, Bryncae, and Mr David Morgan, F.T.S.C., damaged their clothing. Six adults and 13 chilrren occupied the compart- ment. The arrangements, made by Mr Thomas, the Seven Sisters station- master, were complete in every way, and barring the unfortunate accident referred to, the comfort of the travel- lers was ensured. .j The wedding took place on Wednes- day, morning of Mr J. Kenan, Martin's Avenue, Seven Sisters, and Mies Edith Davies, daughter of Mr Wm. Davies, also of Martin's Avenue. The cere- mony took place at Neath. There are a number of reservists re- sident in the Valley, all of whom have returned to the colours. The pulpit at Seion Chapel, Seven Sisters, was occupied on Sunday by the Rev. Mr. Griffiths, Penrhiwceiber. Next Sunday a one-time pastor, and the brother of one-time pastor, namely the Rev. Vincent Thomas, Clydach, will be the preacher. The Rev. W. B. Tawe Griffiths, pastor of Salem Bap- tist Chapel, exchanged pulpits with the Rev. Mr. James, of Llandovery. The marriage took place on Tuesday at Bethania C.M. Chapel, Morriston, of Mr Idris George, son of the late Mr Francis George, Seven Sisters, and Francis i'T-ffi' ibs, daug l )ter of Mr. Miss Sal. Griffiths, daughter of Mr. Wm. Griffiths, Morr,iston. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by the Misses Agnes and Olwen Griffiths, sisters of the bride, who acted as bridesmaids. Mr Fred Stockham acted as best man. Among I the guests at the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Griffiths, who are on a I visit from America (brother and in sister-in-law of the bride), Mrs. Benj. Jones, Stickle Gwynion, Seven Sisters, sister of bridegroom, Mrs. Isaac Con- WY. Mynachlog, Seven Sisters (sister of bridegrom). Mr Francis George an Mr Thos. George, Seven Sisters (brothers of bridegroom). j W, A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can ) be consulted "ilv at the Victoria Arcade (near the Marker, Swansea. The bride, who has been an assistant imi.stress at the Seven Sisters' Council School for many years, was presented with a silver cake basket by the scholars and teachers of the Council School. The honeymoon is being spent at Llandrindod. The guard cf the N. and B. Rly. being asked when the train was due at Neath replied that he hoped to reach that detectable town every day. I At the Neath Board of Guardians on Wednesday a resolution was passed protesting against the unnecessary and uncalled-for rise in the price of 1000.. Mundane matters still occupy the mind and attention of the people of the Dulais Valley. The Chamber of Trade axe determined to acquire a re- creation ground for the people of Seven Sisters, and are calling a meet- ing of the public for Wednesdey, even- ing. They have taken this step on the suggestion of the local athletic associa- tion, and their efforts are such as should be encouraged in very possible way. Colonel Gough, the squire of Ynys- cedwyn House, Ystradgynlais, has ex- pressed his desire that portions at any rate of his estate should be laid out for building purposes on Twon Plan- ning lines. This is a deter mi llation that oould easily be followed by other landowners to the great advantage of the people. Mr Venables Llewelyn and other gentlemen interested in Crynant have already expressed them- selves similarly. As far as they are concerned the next move is witly the Neath Rural District Council. Now that Mr Evans-Bevan has acquired the Miers' estate it is to be hoped that he will follow the example of Colonel Gough. Mr Bevan is a man of genuine public spirit, and has shown himself on numerous occasions really anxious for the welfare of the people. The projected developments at Onllwyn ought to bo considered from this view- point. SPORTSMEN will earure success by purchasing their requirements from H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea.

GRAND THEATRE SWANSEA. Lessees The Exors. of the late Mr. F. Mouillot. Resident Manager Mr. T. Byrne. Monday, August 10th, 1914 For Six Nights at 7-30. 0 Mr. C. W. Somerset and Mr. Cecil Marshall present The Speckled Band By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. TTSTT-A-Ij PRICES Seats reserved by telephone and not paid for cannot be kept after the advertised time of commencing the play == == =-= -= -= -=- -= 0 -=- -=- -= MUMBLES PIER-PAVILION l. l'i General Manager DAVID JAMES. ) Sunday, August 9th, at 3-45 and 6-45 p.m.  9nt) bich Ciftop Th B qofH?tIlRql hR? Bandmaster Mr. Edwin P. Edwards. Monday, August 10th, and during the week at 3-30 and 7-30 p.m. 'THE C=C)CS Refreshments of all kinds at Pier Pavilion < = :0 = = = New Cinema St Theatre Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais. Lessees Messrs Edwards and Page. WEEK COMMENCING, AUGUST 10, 1914 Another Week of All-Star Pictures! The Latest and Best Subjects. Arrangements are being made to show all the Latest War Pictures. Britain Preparing for War. Torpedo Practice. Sub-Marine Exercises. And a Host of other Pictures Prices of admission, 4d., Tip-up Chairs, ii. and 9d. Reserred Seats (wfcioh may be booked in adraooe), lB. Doors -pen at 7.16; performance eomaaeaoee at 7.45. TWO PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAYS. Matiwi*; CT4 Saturday afterneon at 2.8Q •'•kx'k. fiokool children admitted -at 14., fid., and 3d. j aaulim novel prieeB. Morning Performance for Night-Men ON Tuesdays at 11 Admission, 4d. to all parts. A Full Programme will be given. pOCKETT'S BRISTOL CHANNEL STEAM PACKET CO. LTD. RAILINGS of the PASSENGER STEAMSHIP BRIGHTON Between SWANSEA and ILFRACOMBE Leave Leave Swansea. 'Combe Fri., Aug, 7 8.30 tf.m. 8.0 p-ra. *Sat., Atig. 8 9.15 a.m. 7.30 p.nx *Sat., Aug. 8^ 3.30 p.m. 7,30 p.m. Men., Aug. 10 8.30 a.m. 5.30 p.m. *Tues., Aug. 11. 8. t am. 7.30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 13. 8.30 a.m. 6.30 g-m. *Thurs., Aug.,13. 9.15 a.m. 7.30p.m. *Thurs., Aug. 13. 3.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. TENBY, via 'COMBE, Aug. 7. *CaJta at Muaoblee 15 minutes later. Fare"ingle, 38. Whole Day Excurakm 3B. Half-day, 2s.

I CABINET CHANGES. Mr. Asquith, in the House of Couirnoris on Wedrijeeday announced that Lord Mor. ley, Mr. John Barns, and Mr. J2- P. Trevelyan had jveeagned their. Ministerial offices. Mr. Runciman succeeds Mr. Burns at the Board of Trade and Lord Lucas will be the Secretary of the Board of Agricul- ture in the place of Ik-r. Runciman. Earl Beauchamp, who has been &p- pointed Lord President of the Council, in succession to Lord Morley, attended a Privy Council last evening, and after being sworn assumed the duties of his new office.

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CWMTWRCH AND GWYS NOTES OBITUARY I Cwmtwrch this week mourns the Joes of one of its most esteemed and respected of inhabitants, and quite a gloom was cast over the village on Bank Holiday morning when the sad news spread of the death of Mrs. Jennet Ann Griffiths, age 24, the wife of Mr Phillip Griffiths, Maespk-a, and second daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths. The Square. Deceased had but a short illness, being about only a. few days prior to death, and on Friday evening gave birth to a child. On Monday she died of heart failure. Mrs. Griffiths was a faithful mem- "ber of Beulah Chapel, where she will be greatly missed. Much sympathy is felt with the family in their sad be- (reavement. On Wednesday afternoon a large number of deceased's friends gathered to v the last tribute of respect, when The remains were buried at Bethania Cemetery, the officiating minister being the Rev. W. T. Hughes, Beulah. WEDDINGS A very pretty wedding was solem- nized at. the English Congregational Church, Yetalyfera, on Thursday last, the contracting parties being Miss Violet Lewis, of Lower Cwmtwrch, and Mr Frank Winfield, of the same place. After the ceremony the happy, couple left for Fishguard, where the honey- moon is being spent. Both are very popular in this place, the bride being a school teacher at the Gurnos School, and have the good wishes of a large number of friends. On Saturday at Pontardawe Regis- try Office the marriage took place of Mr "Jack" James, of this place, to a lady of Glantawe, Ystradgynlais. The pulpit at Beulah Chapel en Sunday morning was occupied by Mr' James Evans, eldest son of Mr and Mrs. Evans, newsagent, who intends entering the ministry. Mr Evans is a young man with a promisig future, and preached a very forceful sermon, which was much appreciated by a. large oongregation. We wish him every ellecess. THE WAR. Like every other place the war fever las spread over Cwmtwrch,. and old and young are deliriously excited and very much affected. Many local men have been called to the colours, and on Wednesday the local Terriers were to be seen wending their way to the Drill Hall, Gurnos, with their bundles on their shouolders. Quite a thrill ran through the Cwm when the shrill notes of the H. Co. bugles rang out on Wednesday, calling the men to arms. GILWEN BRIDGE This bridge us last nearmg com- pletion, and be fore the holidays the wood work forming the mould of the ferro-eoncrete was taken away, leav- ing a very imposing structure. It is stated that the authorities are quite satisfied with the work. A new bridge near the old Hendreforgan Colliery is shortly, to be constructed. THE HOLIDAYS. u'L L_ These past away verv quieuv Here-- "nothing doing." Many have gone to the Wells, Aberaeron and Blackpool, but a quieter time has not been ex- perienced in Cwmtwrch for years. Cwmtwrcli is now without its regu- lar postmen. Walter Trott and Gim- lett, both having left the place on Wednesday to join their respective regiments. Both men received a splendid ovation on their departure, which shows the popularity of the local letter carriers. A vivd picture of the tragedy of war is shown in Trott's case: he was compelled to go at a few hours' notice, leaving a wife and six little kiddies behind him. RENT DAY. -1 I It was Ground Rent Day at tile INOW I Tredegar, Gwys, on Wednesday, when the tenants of Lord Tredegar paid I their due, afterwards partaking of a splendid dinner prepared by the genial landlady. A larg9 number of the tenants canw together from all over the estate, and a real good time V- spent. Mr n: L. Thomas and Mr. Harris, Brecon, Were in attendance. So intend w*fe> the excitement at the Drill Hill, on Wednesday, that one young man Was .seen to swoon away, and was for soiie time in a heavy faint. Dr. Lewis, who happened to be on the spot, soon righted matters, and the man was able to proceed home.

Tarreni to ( ♦ -sc Down I 800 MEN AFFECTED. I Direct ootisequences of the war have appeared with startling suddenness at G,odre',rg.raiF,, .where, it is announced by Mr IStatudialge, the agent, that the Tarreni dbMiery will close down for at least six weeks. The horses were brought to.theeiurface on Thursday. Almost the -whole of thebùtput of the Tarreni colliery goes to France and Southern Europe. It is-stateo that at the Gleision pit employment wiU be found for a small number for the purpose of supp yiug coal to a loaq works. d —————

PQNTARDAWE I W 0 7~ A sacnod oonoert was held at PuHlio Hall on Siinday last, under the auspices of the Dyffryn Choral Society, conductor, Mr. B&vid Thorrmw, Alltw-en., when the choir rendered test pieces, "Efe a Bdaw," "Stone Him to Death," "Happy and Blest," at the Tregaron Eisteddfod, on Wechttsday. The following contributed to the proXT&iUMO --PianOfCWte solo, Mr. A. Rodioditibe; acmg, Miss Elizabeth Morgan, Alltwen; cornet solo, Aliss Kate Morgan ;6Ong Mr. Dd. Dajuel: eong^ Miss 01 wen Morgan; aons, ?r. D vit Bodicombe; song, Mr. Dd. Davies, rIe- jb&nos; aong, Miss Edith Thomas; duet, )i. D. Daniel and D. Bodicombe. I The aunual outing of the Urien Juven- ile- Tent, Independent Order of Recha- bites, to Devynock, on Wednesday last, had to be) postponed owing to the mobil. isation of the reserves and Territorials. The St. John's Ambulance Brigade of Pontardawe have already had preparation notice for mobilisation. Pontardawe musicians played a proMin?nt p'a.rt in the West Wales Ei&- teddfod. held at Tregaron, Cardigan- shire, on Wednesday. In the male voice competition the local party, were, unfortunate to lose the premier hon- ours, this coveted position being taken by the Treorcky Party, conducted by Mr D. H. Da,viea. but the second prize of EIO carrie to Pontardawe. Other competi tors were Bargoed Teify (the renowned National winners), Amman- ford. and Burry Port. Hard lines, Pontardawe! Pontardawe 90 Trrorchy 95 Bargoed Tyfil 79 Ammanford 88 Burry Port 73. In the mixed choir competition at the same Eisteddfod, Pontardawe j Choir took first prize. j