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PONTARDAWE ALLfWCU GLEANINGS. Driver D. W. Bevan, of the Royal Engineers, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bevan, Gellygron, has arrived home Oil arlough. l'rior to joining up he was a clerk to Mr. Jestyn Jeffreys, solici- tor, Neath. The Public Hal!, Pontardawe, was filled to its utmost capacity on Tuesday evening when a public reception was c-arded to Bombardier W. T. Lloyd, r the Royal Field Artillery, in recog- ition of his winning the Military Jedal. He is the son of Mrs. Lloyd, Mount Pleasant, and won the distinc- tion by extinguishing a fire at an am- munition dump in France,' regardless of personal danger and of the fact that shells had commence to explode. A procession, consisting of the band of the G.V.R., under Bandmaster Llew. Lewis, the G.V.R., and the Boy ¡ Scouts, formed up near the hero's homo at Thomas-street, escorted the bombardier to the hall. Lloyd was greeted with hearty cheers en route. After arrival at the hall a concert was held. when Mr. Chas. G. Gilbert- son presided. Opening with a few ap- propriate remarks, the chairman ex- pressed appreciation of the fact that ;0 many had come together to do honour to the local hero. The Rev. Joel J. Davies, in making the presentation of a cheque "on behalf of the S. ancf S. Welfare Association, slid that the mvjple of Pontardawe were proud of Bombardier Lloyd, and took that op- portunity of thanking him for the excellent service he had rendered. The recipient feelingly returned thanks and was greeted with musical honours and prolonged cheering. Mr. F. Shrewing (manager of the Tawe Valley Gas Company), supported, and said that Lloyd was a Lite employee of the com- pany, and they all felt proud of him. He also exposed keen appreciation of the association and its officials in the efforts they were making to honour U\< ir brave lads. A rniseellan«y>us program was contri- buted to by the following Mr. YY. R. Lewis, Miss H. M. Jones, Miss M. Jen- kins, Messrs. W. J. Morgan, David Thomas and Jack Evans. Mr. D. J. llees. E.R.C.O. was the accompanist, •nd selections were tlso- given by the band. During the evening an interesting item took place when ]»:1trol Leader lleggie Ayres was awarded a life sav- ing medal and certificate for saving the life of a lad who had g" dif- ficulties wullst- s-.vi;rming 'nc river Ta?'e a L'w mouth-j ago. presenta- tion was made by Mr. Cnas. G. Gilbert- son. A vote of thanks to the artistes and all who had taken part was pro- posed by the ehnirnvui, and Mr. Gil- $)t,rtson moved a similar vote to the chairman and the secretaries of thn organisation, Messrs. Bert Howell and Dd. Daniel, for the excellent way in which the arrangements had been imvde. Pte. W. J. Daniels, Alltwen, of the K.L.L.B., has come home from a Somerset hospital looking quite well. He has seen .service in the Arras region I and the Alltwen S. and S. Committpp intend honouring him before his re- turn. At the Alltwen Young People's Society, Mr Lewi s Jones, the president, will lecture on 'G worth Cymeriad Da." The Rev. W. J. Rhys will preside. The jumble -sale held at Alltwen on October 4th in aid of the S. and S. and Corafort Funds, was a complete suc- cess, the funds having benefited by no less than E74. This reileets great credit upon tho secretary, Mr. Joseph Har- ris, and Mr. Lewis Jones, treasurer. At the end of the usual service at Tabernacle Chapel on Sunday evening, advantage was taken oi the occasion to present D-iver D. YV. Bevan, of the Royal Engineers, on behalf of the e Wel- fare Association. The Rev. H. Seiriol Williams presided, and made the pre- sentation. The following artistes con- tributed to a miscell liiee-u.; j.»-ogram I ) Li tt I Miss H. M. Jones, Alltwen; Miss Mag- gie Jones, Ynismeudwy; Mr. David Davies, Alltwen, and Miss Meudwen Lewis and Messrs. Dd. Daniel and Dd. Davies sang the trio "Duw bydd dru- garog." Mr. T. J. Davies, A.R.C.O., acted as acoompanist. Attention is drawn to the announce- ment in our .advertisement columns of the forthcoming performance of "Mari- tana" at Pontardawe. The classical work is undertaken by the Pontardawe and District Operatic Society, who are busy rehearsing for the event. Some of the best artistes of the valley are booked to appear in the different roles and their names will be published at an early date. Mr D, J. Roes, F.R.C.O. is the musical director, and Mr. W. J. Thomas, B.A., of the High Elemen- tary School, the stige manager. The secretarial arrangement! are in the ,hands of Mr. J. J. Emanuel. Further particulars will be shortly forthcom- ing and Mrs. Owen Daniels, Gr#ve- received a cablegram on Monday from their son, Mr. Owen Daniels, Australia, which contained the pain fully sudden news of the death of their daughter Ivlyfanwy on Sunday. She went out t) Australia finl years ago on a visit to her brother, with the iu- ten Lion of returning in two years' time, but the dangers of ocean travelling m:ule it advisable to postpone the voy- age. It was only on September 26th time her ptllrents received particulars of her marriage, and in this letter she re terated her determination to return as soon as the war was over. Deep sympathy is felt with the bereaved family in their sorrow. 1 wish to call particular attention to this case, said Corpl. Rea, at the Swansea County Police-oourt on Wed- nesday, representing the military authorities, proceeding Arthur John, charged with being- all absentee under the military Service Act, 1916. Defend- ant pleaded guilty. P.C. Sheen having given evidence of arest at Pontardawe, Corpl. Rea proceeding, said the man had been called up on May 23rd. He, however, appealed on medical grounds, and ^-as given until May 23rd to pro- cure "a certificate from an eye special- ist. He did not reply to subsequent calls, and when Captain H. Williams and witness were at Pontardawe with a warrant for his arrest, defendant heard of it .and went to Swansea be- fore the Medical Board, wliero he was classified B3. The man then went into a. works in a certified occupation, and when called up appealed to his em- ployer, who, however, when he heard of the circumstances, dismissed him. Defendant, asked if he had anything to say. replied, "I would rather leave it alone." He was fined 60s. and hand- ed over. Albert D.-i-vies, of Alltwen, was simi- larly charged. Corpl. Rea s:l the man had received three months exemption, v.'Uioh expired in September. Defendant -said he was a conscientious objector, i- nd claimed to be not liable under the Act, and that the military authority had no claim upon him.—A fine of 50s. was imposed and defendant was handed. Mr. Will Hopkin, journalist, Pontar- was honoured at the Edward Bevan Lodge of the R.A.O.B. held at tho Pheasant Bush, Trebanos, last Friday evening upon his relinquishing the office of lodge secretary, after 18 months' service. The brothers .and offi- ccrs of the Dr. Logan Dahne Lodge, where Mr. Hopkin had acted in a simi- l lor capacity, together with the bro- tuers of the Dyftryn Tawe Lodge asso- ci itod themselves with the movement and decided to join in the, presenta- tion. There was a large attendance of ill ntllPrs present from the Swansea and | Swansea Valley Provinces. "Sir" .rthur J. Shelton, P.G.P. (Swansea), P.G. Cons. (England) presided, and re- farred in eulogistic terms to the good services rendered by Knight Hopkin to the order. In the unavoidable absence of Bio. Edward Bevan, patron of the lodge, the presentation, which consist- ed of a valuable gold watch and chain, was made by Primo Evan Bevan, who said they all knew of the good quali- ties of Knight Hopkin, and the valu- able services rendered by him to the Order. He hoped Knight Hopkin would I live long to wear the gifts handed to him. (Applause.) Knight Lewis Ford referred to the guest of the evening as one of the pil- lars of Buffaloism in the district. He had rendered invaluable services to the local lodges and the Order- in general. Knight John Puntan spoke of the excellent record achieved by the recipient since he joined the Order tour and a half years ago. In addition to being a delegate to the Swansea and Swansea Valley eroviiiets he had also acted for two years as delegates to the Grand Lodge of England. He I was • lso vice-chairman of the printing committee for the convention held at Swansea some time ago. Knight Lilley (Clydach), Primos T. R.;psev, Isaac Jones, E. P. Parkhouse, Dan Davies (Clydach) and others spoke, whilst Knight Geo. Howells and Bro. J. J. Williams (Trebanos) sang versos com- posed for tiio occasion. A letter w.s read from Knight Mor- gan Roger. Ystalyiera, P.G.P. (Swan- sea Yailey Province), rejoicing that the iodg s 1 ofoiTed to were honouring Knight Hopkin for the valuable ser- vices iie had rendered. Kniglit Hopk'ii, who was loeeived with musical honours thanked the lodges and subscriber;, lor j their splendid gifts. An excellent mis- cellaneous program was gone through during the evening. A meeting was held on Sunday even- ing last at Adulam Baptist Chapel, Pontardawe, to welcome home Driver Emrys Thomas, H.G.A. The chapel was well filled. Mr. Dd. Griffiths, Quarr- road, presided. The program was as follows:—Hymn; solo, Mme. Jones; re- citation, Gvvladys Jones; solo, Olwen Morgan; recitation, Rachel Roberts; solo,' Dennie Rowlands. The presenta- tion to Driver Thomas was made by Mr. Dd. Humphreys (one of the dea- cons). Solo, Erasmus Morgan; the un- veiling of the roll of honeur by the Rev. 1. G. Lewis (pastor), containing the names of all the men of the chapel now with the colours; recitation Cecilia Williams; duet, Misses Daniels and Rowlands; hymn. A collection, was made in aid of the Pontardawe and District S. and S. Walfare Association. Mr. David Daniel, the well-known Pontardawe vocalist, won the tenor and champion solo at the Forward Move- ment Hall, Morriston, and also won the tenor solo at the Plasmarl Eistedd- fod on Saturday last. Pte. John Howe, of the Manchester R-egiment, is reported to have won the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Prior to joining up he was employed by Messrs. J. 1. Edwards and Co., fruiterers. He will be only 18 years 6If age in May next. The death took place at Uplands, on Saturday last, or Mrs. M. J. Mailcs, wife of Wm. Mailes, foreman car- penter at Messrs. Gilbertson's works. Deceased had not been in good health for some time. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Webb, High- street. The funeral took place on Wed- nesday at All Saints', when the Revs. Joel J. Davies and W. G. Jenkyns offi- ciated.
PONTAKDAWE CONVALES--CENT…
PONTAKDAWE CONVALES- CENT HOSPITAL. We are asked by the committee of the above hospital to appeal to the generous public of the district for gilts of the following garden stuff :— ^'iciiling cabbage, green tomatoes and vegetable marrows. Gifts will be thank- fully acknowledged, and may be sent to Mrs. G. Griffiths, Capital and Coun- ties Bank, or Mrs. D. J. Rees, Glanyr- onen, Ystalyfera, who will undertake to forward them to the hospital; or the gifts may be sent direct. In tho Pontardawe area such gifts will no doubt be delivered direct. "Also the soldiers at the hospital, who now number about 70, would feel thankful for copies of popular and lively songs. As one of them said, with a twinkle in his eye, "Something to liven us up a bit—a little ragtime, say." We have no doubt that readers will respond generously to this appeal. Music may also be handed in the Ys- talyfera and Ystradgynlais district to the two ladies named above.
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I W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, J can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcafie (near the Market), Swansea,
I YNYSMUDWY.
I YNYSMUDWY. The funeral of little Addie Griffiths, the six-year old daughter of Mr and M r-s. Owen Griffiths, Old road, who died as the result of a burning accident took place last Thursday at St. Mary's Churchyard. The Revs. J. Joel Davies (vicar) and T. W. Jones officiated at the house and graveside. Many beautiful wreaths were received, and arnfit w was one from the little chik eachers of *the day selx -v "vumber of children in of Miss Thomas, attended the reral, 1 d sag "Calon Lan" by thf 10i. "Hoff vw'r Iesu," by rV Much sympathy is felt frjr ine oe. -aved parents. A grand sacred concert was given at Buthesda Chapel on Sunday cven- i ing, Oct. 2^th, the proceeds-being in aid of the Yniimudw S. and S. ti-iiid. The followinv; took part:—Pianoforte duett. Miss Clara Chileott and Mr H i Jenkins; solos and recitation, Miss M Jones, Ynismudw; Miss Edith Thomas Grove road; Misses Annie Jones, M. Jones, Altwen Mrs. Daniels, Alltwen and Mr Jack Evans, Heol Las, assisted bv the Danygraig ladies* choir, under the conductorship of Miss Maggie Morgan, Railway Bank, Alltwen. Tho aeompifnist was Mr Harry Jenkins, organist of All Saints' Church, who also. arranged the programme. Mr D. Jones, headmaster of Rhos School, was chairman. His friends were glad to welcome heme Lieut. Hubert B.ol),erts R.W. this woe, looking in the best of health. He is the second son of Mr j end Mrs. Roberts, Glynderwen. I
IGWAUNCAEGURWEN
GWAUNCAEGURWEN Moved doubtless by the report of the proceedings at the war aims meeting at Gwauncaegurwen on Wednesday of last week, "Cadrawd" contributed to a contemporary two stanzas, "Dau Driban Morganwg, as follows:- Gwauncaegurwen greulon, n yt bi-on a thori 'nglialon; Dy b, nid "Cite," yng Nghymru fach, Una gwaelod gwlad Apolyon. Mae'11 syn gwel'd Cymro'n rhywla' 'N troi'n grechyn pan fo'i eisia' Yn chwyldro'r frwydr mor aiomgar A dangos par o sedla. A fellow-bard calling himself 'Ysbryd Twm Ifan Prys" now replies to Cad- rawd by means of "Dau libau Mor- ganIVg Arall, Taw, "Cadrawd," taw a'th driban, Er garwed Gwauncaegurwan; Nid ti sy' a hawl i farnu'n plant, A'u gyru bant i yffarn. Ai nid 'r ymladdwr gora', Yw'r hwn ddefnyddia 'i garna'; A'r neb fo ysgafn ar ei dro'd, Ymladda'r diwrnod nesa' T But we believe there is a very blunt old Welsh proverb which puts the mat- ter in a much smaller compass, and to the effect that "Tach yw'r c gi dranoeth."
¡CWMTWRCH
¡ CWMTWRCH Efforts made at Cwmtwrch on be- half of the Swansea Hospital Linen Guild have resulted in a oollection of over £ 11. This is htighlv creditable, considering the difficult time through which we are passing. The full list of members, which now numbers 55. will appear in next year's report of the Linen Guild. The oollectors, to wham great praise is due for their un- tiring efforts, wete Mrs. E. Cox, Miss Agnes Jones, Mrs. T. Rees, Miss S. J Aaron, Mrs. J. Harries Thomas, Mrs. D Garfield Williaims, Mrs. D Daniels, Mrs. J J Marks, Miss R Davies, and Mrs. Jenkin G Owen. Miss Pallister, school teacher at BiK-nmawr, gave in address before Cwmtwrch I.L.P'ers last Friday even- ing, on the subject, "The fascinations "Tlie f?iselrtations
I*PENWYLLT.
I PENWYLLT. A grand patriotic concept was held at the Reading-room, Penwyllt, on Friday evening, the chair taeing taken by -the Rev. D. Hughes, Caliwen, and the following took pii-t: Openiiig solo, Miss Davies, which was well rendered quartette, wyddost both ddywed fy nghalon," Messrs. D. J. Potior and friends; duet, Messrs. I). J. Potter and Dan Potter; recitation, Miss Gwello Williams, Penyfoel; dialogue, Messrs. Emrys and D. J. Owens; chorus, Messrs. Potter and friends; solo, Mr. D. Thomas (Sennybridgc) son, Mr. T. Smith, Missioner, and Sunday-school children; recitation, Miss Pauline Evans; quartette, Mr. D. J. Potter and friends; recitations, Mr. T. Smith, Missioner, and Master Dannie Potter (grandson of Mr. W. Potter, t'eny- foel); song, Mr. Smith and party; recitations, Mr. 'Smith and Miss Gweno Williams, Penyfoel; quartette, Mr. D. J. Potter and .friends; duet, Messrs. D. J. and Dan Potter; chorus, Mr. D. J. Potter and friends, which was well rendered. Much credit is due to Mr. D. Davies for the able way he carried I out the duties of secretarv. The pro- ceeds go to the local S. and S. Fund.
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MHS PANKHURST AND THE i CURSE…
MHS PANKHURST AND THE i CURSE OF -RUSSIA. I Speaking at the Queen's Hall, Mrs. Pankhurst said that she and those who went with her to Russia had come back to England with a feeling of deep sympathy for the Russian people. The internal situation of Russia was as bad as it could be. To her horror she had come back to this country to find a growing demand for the regulating of all affairs by committees. She wished she could take the people who made these demands for committees to Russia to see what the committee sys- tem had brought to that country. In every workshop and factory there were committees. In one factory, em- ploying 35,000 men there was a com- mittee o f80 man who sat all day to decide whether the men should work or not. Committees of wounded ran the hospitals, and actually held meet- ings to decide whether the soldiers should take the pills prescribed by the doctors, or whether they should re- main in bed. Because of the committee ( system the whole organisation of Russia had broken down. Mrs. Pan k- hurst added that the Cossicks were the I hope of Russia, and it was the duty of the Allies to assist the Cossacks. 0_
I THE MINERS nlLLOT
I THE MINERS nlLLOT The miners who. havc already re- corded their votes in the Dpiin tools Ballot already exceed 110,000, and re- sults from several populous districts are yet to come. It is. therefore, an- mcipated that the present ballot will he the most representative in the his- tarv of the coalfield. Special efforts were made through- out the coalfield, by the "down tools" advocates, but the result is a, complete rout. The latest results show;- I Against Down Tools 86,304 1 For Down Tools. 23,997 I Majority against 62,237 1
I UNDERSIZED POTATOES. I
I UNDERSIZED POTATOES. I At *S wan sea John and Catherine J-enkins, of Clyne Common, near the Mumbles, were summoned, t,he former for committing a breach of the Potato Order, and the latter for aiding and abetting. It was stated that out of the quantity sold seven pounds were under slize, and that whereas 6s.6d. per cwt. was the maximum Price for a grower to sell at a charge of 10a. per cwt. was made. The defence was that the defendants lived in an out-of- the-way place and did not know th-c i regulations. The magistrates imposed a fine olf 50s. on each of the defend- ants.
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A Welsh chaplain visiting a hospital in Egypt found among qthe wounded a coloured boy. He was a seaman whose ship had been torpedoed. Find- 'ing he spoke' English fluently the chaplain inquired as qto what part of the world he hailed from, and the reply was, "I was boron in Merthyr TydM, South Wales.
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