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ABERCRAVE AND COLBREN. A wedding of considerably local in- terest was solemnized at Moriah Bap- tist Chapel, Colbren, the contracting parties being County Councillor Idris Davies. the youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs. Gwilym Davies, Bwllfa. Abercrave, and Miss Hannah Jones, second daughter of the late Mr Enoch Jones and Mrs. Jones, Dolvcoed, Aber- crave. and headmistress of the Cae- hopkin Infants' School. The bride, vho was attired in a dress of cream satin merv, and a black velvet hat. was given awav by her uncle, Mr Esiah Jones, Clylach. There were three bridesmaids, Miss Lizzie Jones (sister of bride) who was dressed in grey satin, with black velvet hat; Miss Gwynneth Evans, Swansea (niece of bridegroom) whose dress was of grey silk taffetta, and a hat to match; Miss Iris Arnold, Ystalyfera (niece of bridegroom) at- tired in a white embroidered tunic: dress and leghorn hat. The duties of best man were carried by Mr Roland Thomas, B.A., of Brecon. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. <3. J. Pipe, A.T.S, Abercrave, who was assisted by the Rev. R. Edwards, Col- bren. The wedding breakfast was laid at Dolycoed. the bride's home, after which the bridal couple proceeded to North Wales, where the honeymoon re being spent. Special constables are on duty throughout the district, principally watching the exposed parts of the Cray watermains. whilst there is a large number in camp at the water- shed itself. Also there is a number on dutv at the Abercrave and Internation- al Collieries. Mr C. G. Gilberston, J.P., Abercrave House, has been very busy throughout the week at the Drill Hall enrolling re- cruits for the Regular and Territorial Forces. A number of the latter are being drilled daily at the Scouts' Hall. Mr Gilbertson is an ex-captrfin of Militia. The pulpit at Noddfa Chapel was occupied on Sunday by Mr Solomon James, Ystradgynlais. Mr James pro- ceeded on Monday to the Pastors' College, established by the late Rev. C. H. Spurgeon, London. The Rev. Aubrey W. Aubrey, Penyboat, Radnor- shire. occupied the pulpit at Neuadd Chapel. All the Frenchmen in the district have returned to the colours, and it is stated that the Spaniards have been requested to hold themselves ready* to respond immediately, should mobilisa- Hon orders come. A special meeting of the local branch -of the I.L.P. was held on Thursday evening to consider the situation locally, and collect facts regarding any distress that is or may arise in the dis- trict. Dr. Jones, the recently appointed new medical officer for the district, has not vet taken up his duties, and is un- likely to for a few weeks. The local collieries were working a day and a half last week. The Inter- national restarted again on Wednes- day, and the Abercrave Colliery on Thursday. Every effort is being made to keep the collieries partially em- ployed. If the proposals made to the Government by the Swansea Chamber of Commeree are accepted, the indus- trial situation will be considerably ANGLERS will find the finest stock of Tackle in Wales at H. ATKINSON, Union Street, Swansea. W A. WTLLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted d.lv ist, the Victoria Arcade 4near tbe Markets. Swansea.

Lord Tredegar's offer of his yacht, "Liberty," has been accepted by the Ad- miralty for service as a hospital ship. (She will be under the command of Lord Tredegar who has been given a commis- sion as full lieutenant in the Royal Naval -Reserve.

MINER KILLED WHILST FILLING COAL BOX. I An accident occurred at the Cwm- gorse colliery, Gwauncaegurwen, on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of Evan Jones, collier (52), married, and known in the locality as "Tytwt," who resided in Church street, Cwmgorse. Deceased was working in his stall. and was in a bending posi- tion, filling his coal box, when a fall occurred, a stone weighing about 15 cwt falling, crushing the unfortunate man to death. Death was instantane- ous. Deceased leaves a widow and a family grown-up. He was well-known in the district and highly respected, and quite I a gloom was cast over the locality when the sad news became known. An in- quest was held. It is remarka.ble to record that pre- vious to the last four accidents at the Cwmgorse Colliery, which have oc- curred but lately, not a sii--It- fatal accident took place during the last 20 years.

40 Cwmgorse 6c G.C.G. Notes DEATHS The funeral took place on Monday, of Evan Jones, the local postman, a native of PontrhvcMendipJaid, Cardigan, who died suddenly on Friday. Deceased came to the place some years ago. and was very well known. The Rev. Evan Davies, B.A., conducted the burial ceremony, the remai ns being taken to his native place for interment. On Mdndav also the funeral took place of Mrs. Kinsey, newsagent, Car- mel street, Gwauncaegurwen, who pasc,60 away on the preceding Friday, at the age of about 50, the remains being interred in Cwmamrrtan Church- yard. Rev. Evan Davies officiated. Deceased had beon ailing for some con- siderable time. She leaves a family of grown-up children to mourn their ioss. News has reached the district that a young man from this place, the son of Mr Daniel Jenkins, who worked as am electrician in some part of Ger- many has been detained by the mili- tary authorities in that-country. Full particulars have not been recei ved, but it is stated he is now a prisoner of war. Quite a calm has fallen over this busy industrial centre, resulting from the war. The G.C.G. colliery which employs many hundreds, is formed into districts, and at present each district is working two turns alternately, so that each section of the workmen may share in what is doing. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can f\e ewnsulted daily at Victoria Arcud" ftipar tho, Markf-t). Rwarmev

THE VILLAGE CRICHTON. "He allays takes the rhubarb prize At the Flower Show evry year; An' if 'ee mind to order it He'll get 'ee Bottled Beer (Though some as don't agree with that) Besides it's very dear. Two different kinds of lard he sellg, But awnly one of tay An he've a valler oilskin coat He hopes to sell some day, But the awnly man it might have fit Was drown ded out to say. His matches hang in a cabbage net, An' his onions hNl!š in strings; An' allays at the Church Bazaar He sells the Hooplar rings; And if us get a concert up An' there's no one else, he sings. From "Cornish Catches." By Bernard Moore. (Macdonald).

Army officers have been busy securing horses in Herefordshire. Among those secured was the Bishop of Hereford's mount.

YSTRADGYNLAIS I I COUNCIL I I PROVISION FOR LOCAL UN- I EMPLOYMENT. I LOCAL POSTAL FACILITIES I I A special meeting of the Ystradgyn- lais Council took place on Thursday morning, called for the consideration of many important matters. Mr W. D. Walters, J.P., presided, and others present were Messrs. S. J. Thomas, Rhya Chapman, W. Howells, Lewis Thomas, David Lewis, together with the clerk (Mr A. Jestyn Jeffries), the surveyor (Mr T. Jenkins), and the sanitary inspector (Mr J. G. Rees, M.R.S.I.) CHAIRMAN AND LOCAL UNEM- PLOYMENT. The Chairman said he believed that at this time of international wax and its effect upon local conditions, the Council ought to urge forward all the schemes that they had in hand or in contemplation. There was considerable unemplovment in the district, indeed the Anthracite area was one of the most seriously affected,-and as the Council were committed to so many schemes, they should see to it that the local ratepayers were employed on the work where possible. They in Ystrad- gynlais higher had £ 200 from the special rate in hand to be utilised, and he thought they ought to urge the County Council to proceed with the Abercrave Bridge. The same applied to the Colbren and the lower part of the district. Mr Ho wells asked why the Council houses at Abercrave were not being proceeded with. The Chairman also wanted to know more about that matter. The other day he was attacked by the manager and proprietors of an Abercrave col- liery for the apparent neglect of the Council. He was told that the Aber- crave Comnany were the only ones to provide for the housing of the workers in that district, but he (the speaker) had told them that the Council had done their best, and that they were not to blame for the delay. Mr Howells urged that the housing scheme ought to be gone on with, and he moved that the Clerk be instructed to write the architect to proceed at once with the scheme, and this was agreed to. The Clerk said he had received a report from Mr Cooke Rees, the archi- tect. stain ft that the builder was pro- ceeding very rapidly with the work at Colb-en and Ystradgynlais, and that after a. examination had given certifi- cates for payments of £ 500 on each of the two schemes. ABERCRAVE BRIDGE QUESTION. I The question of the delay at the Abercrave Bridge arose, and Mr S. J. Thomas complained that the County Council where neglectful. They ap- peared to he only spending the money of the District Council. As a matter at fa(.t. the position now was worse t.ha.n before. The Chairman said the work ought to be proceeded with, but there was some question as to the manner in which the bridge should be rebuilt. Upon Mr Walters' suggestion it was decided to meet representatives of the County Council at the bridge to fur- ther consider the matter. Mr David Lewis said two items were included in the estimates of March last, providing for improvements at Colbren, and it was decided that the surveyor should proceed with this work employing local labour. It was also agreed that the Council should proceed with the laying of the 3-inch main from the Temperance Hotel to Yniswen at Y stradgynlais Higher, and also other parts of the water scheme there. POSTAL FACILITIES IMPROVED. I The Clerk said Mr Sidney Robinson, M.P., had forwarded copies of com- munications regarding local postal facilities as follows:— FROM THE G.P.O. TO MR SIDNEY I ROBINSON, M.P. Dear Mr Robinson, You wrote me on May 10th about postal facilities in the Ystradgynlais dis- and forwarded a communication from the District Council. I find that the private businesses of the sub-postmistresses at Abercrave and Cachopkin are suspended entirely at one p.m. on Thursday, the weekly half- holiday, but that the sub-post office at Abercrave was opened on that day for public business for a quarter of an hour from 6.30 to 6.45. It would not be practicable to extend the period dur- ing which this office is open, or to re- open the office at Caehopkin on Thurs- day afternoon without depriving the re- spective sub-postmistresses of the bene- fit of the weekly half-holiday. Returns which have been taken show that the amount of money order busi- ness likely to he transacted at Colbren would bo extremely small and insuffi- cient, to cover workiiil- ex pen ses. The facilities already afforded for the trans- mission of money by the postal order and registered letter services appear to meet the ordinary requirements of the inhab itants. I understand that the postman from Onll wvn Post Offioe who conveys the mails for Colbren delivers nearly all his letters before arrival at the sub-post office. As a result of the late running of the train which conveys the mails to Onllwyn, however, the average time of arrivaJ at the Colbren Post Office during June was 8.50 a.m., the latest time be- ing 9.10 a.m. I am assured that no un- due delay occurs after the receipt of the mails at Onllwyn station, and as the train conveying the -mail to Onllwyn does not run to Colbren there would be no advantage in the despatch of a direct bag to Colbren. The cost of providing for a second de- livery of letters in the Palleg district, a third at Cwmtwrch or a later despatch from the Lower Cwmtwrch Post Office would not, I am sorry to say, be war- ranted by the number of letters which would be benefited; but registered let- ters handed in at the Lower Cwmtwrch Post Office up to 11 a.m. will be for- warded by the existing despatch at 11.20 a.m., and circumstances warrant the es- tablishment of a post office at which postal orders will be sold at Gurnos Cross, though its establishment will not facilita,toe any improvement in the a.r- rangements for delivery of Aptters, A letter box will be erected at Cae'r- bont, Penycae, and certain places in Ystradgynlais, at which there is at pre- sent no second delivery. The new ar- rangements will begin on the 20th July. Yours very truly, CECIL NORTON. A subsequent letter dated August 7th from the Surveyor's department of the South Wales district, said that full in- quiry had been made, but that it was regretted that the circumstances at pre- sent did not warrant compliance with the request for the extension of telegraph and telephone business to Gurnos Post Office. Mr. Rhys Chapman said be hope the Council would take note of the manner in which his district was treated by the authorities in regard to the changes. Mr. David Lewis said he challenged the statement regarding the arrival of morning letters at Colbren. He had of- ten been inconvenienced by the lateness of the delivery. One morning that week it was 9.30 before his letters arrived. CWMTWRCH CROSSING. I The Board of Trade wrote stating that with reference to the Council's letter of May 6th respecting certain improve ments which the Ystradgynlais Councd propose to carry out at Cwmtwrch, Mr. I Burns desired to send a copy of a letter from Midland Railway Co. in regard to the Lower Cwmtwrch level crossing 4Dd to explain that the Board of Trade had no power to require the Com jar v to alter the boarded fence at -h-- ciois;ng approach on the south side of the line j as proposed by the Council. It is poo- sible that this fence was originally erected at its present height in order that horses on the road should not be frightened by the view of passing trains. With regard to the suggested alterations of the Railway Company's fence and cul- verts in connection with the Council's scheme to improve the water course and to widen the road near the crossing, it was not a matter in regard to which the Board of Trade have any jurisdiction. The general manager of the Mi-dland Railway had written to the railway de- partment of the Board of Trade stating that, respecting the level crossing a.t Lower Cwmtwrch, he enclosed a plan of the crossing in question showing the arrangement of the gates and the gradient of the line at the place. In connection with an improvement which the local authority propose to CHt ry out to the road on the north side of the level crossing, they were pre- pared to alter the crossing and provide new gates in such a position as to fence the railway when they are open for road traffic and vice versa. Their Engineer had the matter in hand, with the Coun- cil with a view to the alterations being proceeded with. A member observed that the Company had long had the matter in hand, and were always going to proceed with it. Mr. Watkins said he had had soma correspondence with Mr. Bond a fort- night ago and had sent the amended plans, but he had heard nothing since then. Mr. Lewis Thomas said he was rather dissatisfied with the correspondence, be- cause he thought that the authorities ought to be able to act in such a matter of publia safety. The Clerk supposed it wag because the milway authorit-i-c* had an Act of Par- liament. Mr. Thomas Yes, but that would be passed long ago be fore conditions had changed and before the population \yas so large. Sometimes he thought it would be advisable for them to go an with the work of widening the road and leaving a little bit at book the lower and upper parte undone until the im- provemente at the crossings had been carried out. Mr. Bond had promised to do all he could. When they met him he was always ready to promise., but these were often modified in his correspond- ence. Mr. S. J. Thomas thought it might be well to press upon the Company again before they did proceed with the work. Mr. Lewis Thomas said they had been pressing for six years and nothing had come of it. On the motion of the Chairman, sec- onded by Mr. Howells, it was decided that the two local members should urge the matter with the Railway Company, and they were given power to proceed with the work if considered necessary. THE ELECTRICITY WORKS. I Mr. W. G. Higgs, electrical engineer, of Swansea, attended and submitted a report as to the valuation of the pro- p-erty of the Glantawe Electric Supply Co., consequent upon the proposal of the Council to take over the works. It was decided th:t the report should be printed and circulated among the mem- bers, and that a special meeting should be held to consider the question. SEWERAGE SCHEME CLERK OF I WORKS. A letter received from the Local Gov- ernment Board respecting the recent ap- pointment. of Mr. \V. E. G. Leyshon as clerk of works for the sewerage scheme was considered in cabinet, but we understand that the Board asked for an explanation of the Council's action. It was, however, agreed, to write the Board giving the assurance that the Council ha.d every confidence in Mr. Levshon as a practical and capable offi- cial. It was further stated that negotiations with Mr. Davies, Glanrhyd, were in pro- gress and that it was hoped to have an early settlement. It was agreed that the members of the Council should wait upon Mr. Winoott, the contractor, and ask him to hurry forward the work, em- ploying local men at present out of work. PONTARDAWE COUNCIL AND I ISOLATION OF PATIENTS. The Clerk said that at the last meet- ing of the Council, it was agreed to write to the Pontardawe Council accept- ing their terms of 7s. 6d. per day per patient, together with other expenses, for cases sent from Y stradgynlais area to the Pontardawe Isolation Hospital, providing that the local authority were given preference to other Iocai districts. The Local Government Board wrote, however, stating that Ystradgynlais cases could only be taken after other I local parts of Glamorgan had been given preference. There was a. general opinion again&t the acceptance of these terms, and the chairman said in that case, their offer must go. At the suggestion of the Clerk, it was agreed that a further conference with the Pontardawe authority should be ar- ranged. GUARDING OF THE WATER- WORKS. COMPLAINT OF POLITICAL BIAS. Mr. Lewis Thomas asked if the chair- J man or the clerk had had any communi- j cation from the High Sheriff regarding the advisability of guarding the local waterworks. He understood other local authorities had been advised to do so. The Clerk replied in the negative. The Chairman said there was general complaint as to the swearing in of the local special constables. Several people told him that fourteen of these men had been selected from among the members of the Ystradgynlais Conservative Club. If so, he considered that they ought to pass a reolution of protest. All parties were now sinking their differences in view of the danger to the nation, and it was wrong that in the case in ques- tion preference should have been given to the members of one political party. Mr. S. J. Thomas did not think it was so, and an inquiry from the police authorities secured the information that the men were selected at a spdjivly called public meeting at Gumos. Mr. David Lewis asked how the meeting was called. He supposed he was one of the public and he heard nothing of it. He also had been told that practically all the men appointed were prominent members of the Conser- vative Club. The higher district heard nothing at all about the meeting. No action was taken in regard to the matter.

BRYNAMMAN NOTES AMMAN VALLEY COUNTY SCHOOL HITCH Building operations in connection with the Amman Valley Intermediate School have been brought to an abrupt end, this course being the result of the war disturbance. It was anticipated that this school would be ready for opening in September, and in this re- spect keen disappointment is felt, es- pecially by tho.o;.e people who have worked so wholeheartedly for the es- tablisliinent, of this much-needed insti- tutions in the Valley. It is stated that the particular materials used in the superstructure of the building had to be imported from the continent, and t.he builders being unable to procure same, ceased operations. Our representative, on interviewing a prominent educationist in the Valley. was informed that notwithstanding all this inconvenience, temporary build- ings had been requistioned by the Governprs, including the Ammanford Y.M.C.A. for accommodating the scholars until the completion of the school building, and a start will be made as already arranged. It is ex- pected that large number of children will be received at the new center. THE SEWERAGE SCHEME. I A suggestion has been thrown for- ward that this would be a. very oppor- tune time for starting the much-needed Amman Valley, Sewerage Scheme. It, is felt that by so doing employment could be found for the many hundreds of idle men in the districts. It is a sulendid suggestion, and the authori- ties would be acting the part of good Samaritans and wi se men if they action it. OFF TO LLYNYFAN. I Quite a number of local workmen have left Brvnainman and neighbour- I hood to seek employment on the Llan- elly Waterworks at Llynyfan. HORSES FOR THE WAR I ?., I I Many horses m this locality have been commandeered by representatives of tho War Office. Without any cere- mony. horses have been taken out of carts, examined by the vets., and straightaway sent on the journey. TO ALLEVIATE DISTRESS I A meeting ot tne tsar mart ireai coun- ty Council has been called for Satur- day next to consider the Local Govern- ment Board's letter with regard to taking steps for the relief of distress arising in the country through the war. We trust that effective measures will be taken.

I CWMLLYNFELL NOTES A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Cwmllynfell Chapel on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. Phillip Jenkins, ironmongers's assist- ant, a native of New Quay, Cardigan, and Miss Gwen Rees. daughter of Mrs. Rees Ynysybont, Cwmtwrch. The honeymoon is being spent in the bridegroom's native place. Hay-making is in full swing around here, and the last few warm days we have experienced reminds one more of mid-summer than the approach of autumn. Speaking to some of the farmers, our correspondent was told the hay had suffered very much from the long exposure and wet weather, but as one farmer put it, "Mae tamed yn well na dim!" We trust the spell of good weather will last, and will allow a good harvest. It will all be wanted during the war. ON TOUR. Cwmllynfell, unlike mnny other places, has its touring club, towards th3 fund of which each member has diligently contributed in anticipation of a bonny time in the summer. By all account it was a magnificent tour, in which 24 staunch Brynites set out last week in W. Jones' (Gurnos) char-a-banc. Their destination was North Wales, visiting all the interest- ing places enroute. A well planned programme had been drawn up, and every arrangement for accommodation complete ere the motor char-a-bane was started on its journey through the rare and romantic scenery of North Gwalia. It is worthy of note that Jones' fine saloon car covered the long distance without a hitch, with chauffeur Webb at the wheel. The Brook colliery which, during the past months has simply crept along, is now, we are pleased to say, working, employment being found for a goodly number. Cwmllynfell Colliery is also kept going, and so is th" No. 3 Dart- moor (Blaencaegurwen). Cwmllynfell, therefore, is not so badly off.

———— ———— I YSTRADGYNLAIS AGRICULTURAL SHOW. I A CORRECTION. I I In our report of the above show, the winners in the timbering competition should be as follows:— Colliers' Class.—For those who have never won a prize before, 1st Mr m. Jones, Mmyffordd, Cwmtwrch. Champion Class (open).-let and 2nJ prizes divided between Mr Dl. Jones, Brynseion houses, Ystalyfera, and Mr VTrn. Jones, Caerlan, Abercrave.