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1; CWWTWMHCWMLLYHFHl I The three churches at Lower Cwm- twrch, Beulah (B.), Bethania (C.M.), %lid Bethel (Cong.), held their fourth ?nual united singing festival on ?briBtmaa Day, under the conductor- • «hip of the Rev. Arthur Davies, Mer- tltyr. The morning and evening ser- vices were devoted to adults, whilst in -the afternoon the children mgned Sttpreme. The morning service was Presided over by Mr. Thos. Rosser. i faster Ivor Walker recited a portion scripture, and Mr. Dd. T. Roberts '4f scr i ptiire., and ld in prayer. The afternoon meeting (ift the absence of Rev. W. T. Hughes living to indisposition) was presided °Ver by Mr. Joseph D. Williams. A Portion of scripture was recited by Master Emrys Williams, and Council- Or James Powell led in prayer. In the evening Mr. J. Dyfrig Owen pre- sided. Maater Dd. Oswald Thomas re- cited a portion of scripture and prayer "'a.s offered by Councillor L. Thomas, J.P. The singing throughout the day Cached a very high standard of ex- cellence, especially the following tunes, '•Rhyddbud," "Cynlaip," "Brynhyf- ryd," the work of local composers, "Blaenrhondda," "I will not forget thee," "St. Elizabeth," "Dychweliad' ^Tynion ycyw'r tannau," "Gweddi am eddwch," "Y Baban Gwyn," "Bydd- in yr Y sgl)1 Sul," "Ilhyfolgan Ddir- Vestol," "Pwy sydd yn y Nef yn < Tbyw," "Awn i Bethania," "Pan f Rilia r rsiwl, Mamzer,' 'St. Joseph t ''Crist, y raig, yn dal," "Talfryn," "Aberporth," "Eiisous," and the an- theni "-I'r Gad" and "Pa le mae (Jwaredwr Israel." Tlie solo siriging in this anthem for soprano and baritone Was exceedingly well done by Miss JfiHen Moses aNd Mr. Stanley Jones. Afiss Gwladys Hmvells and chorus of |>irlrs gave a very sweet rendering ef "Thor(!'s room for Mary there" (Tor- rey Alexander). During the evening the conductor bv special request, sang 4"m0 verses dedicated by Rev*. J. T. Job to a Welsh soldier dying in Meso- potamia. Rev. W. P. Jones spoke a j t few words and closed the meeting with ? Much of the success of the a nfa is due to the local conductors 1 rs. J. Dyfrig Owen, Dd. J. Evans a.. Chas. Pedrick, who were untir- ing in their efforts to bring the choir to such perfection. The committee, if which Mr. W. D. Owen was chairman, Mr. Michael Thomas, vice-chairman, Mr. J. Phillips, treasurer, and Mr. Phillip Lewis, secretary, are to be > Complimented upon a splendid pro- gram. Messrs. Jonah Powell and R. Davies were the accompanists for the day. A hearty reception, was given to Gunner Lewis Morgan Williams, son of Mr and Mrs. Morgan Williams, Ys- tradowen, on. his arrival home on a short leave from Braadstairs,- where he has been under training TOT many months. A competitive concert was held at Cwmllynfell Chapel 031 Boxing day, when there was a large audience. The Rev. Jeremy Jones presided, and the adjudicators were: HgC, h David Davies, Cwmtwrch; literacy items, Dewi Glantwrch. Messrs. Arthur, David ajid Jonah Jones were the ac- companists. The principal awards Were- as foll.ows :Recitation for child- ren (under 8), Mary Walters solo for girls (under 8), A. Riehards, 2nd prize Katie Jones; recitation under 12, M. Williams; solo under 16 Mary Annie Jones; tenor solo, Mr^Evan Evans, Dderi Fach soprano sofo. Miss Lizzie Jones; ba.s«' solo, Mr Emlyn Jnill": recitation for boys un.der 16, Jack Williams; solo for those who had not won 5s. previousJy, Mi-as Annie Wil- liams; best handwriting, Miss M. B. WTilliams: for the best essay, divided between Mr Henry Jones and Mr W. 0-vvvn, Gwys; translation of nursery rhyme, Mr Lemuel Powell. 0 dan na-wdd Eglwys y Bedyddwyr Bryn Gwilym, cyjialiwyd cynglierdd cys^adleuol. Yn absenoldeb y cadeir- ydd apwyntiedig, Dr. J. Owen, Ilan-xld y Porch. G. R. Davies y ga-dair; hefyd efe oedd yr arweinrdd. Beirniad y canu oedd Mr licmuel Powen; beirniad \T adrodd, Mr J. Hughefi. Cefnbrynbraiji. Gwobrwywyd fel t conlyn:- Solo i blunt o dan 16, Olwen Hughes, Cwmgorfie; axirodd i blant o dan 16, Olwen Bowea, Rbosamman adixxld i rhai mewn oed, rhanwyd rhuiig Mrs. Olwen Thomas, Pongraag, a Mr David Roderick, G.C'G.; contralto solo, Miss Ann Walters; tenor solo, Mr Evan Roderick. G.C.G. baritone Mr J. Glyn DarvieB. Xmas passed very quqjetlj at Cw.m- llynfetll. The usual services were held at the Church At 10.30 a. in, and were well attended. Congratulations to Misa Mary A. Janes, of Ooh, Ywaun, Gwmllyafcil, who has been successful during the Xmas holidays in winning the soprani solo a-t Brynammaii on Saturday. while Boxing day s-lic won the soprar.o solo at CwmllynfeH. On Boxing day aStervt-m a benefit football match was played between Cwmllynfell Sirigles and Cwmllynifef] Marrievl. The married was the bette team, of cofurse. Pte. David Price, of the R. E., -on of Mrs. J. Price. Prospect r>la<-e. CVrnllm'foll, has been on furlough ovor the holidays. He was on the Cambrai front, aua returned with the best wishes of a, large circle of friends. Air Mechanic Iorwerth Davies, Lr. Cwmtwrch, son of Mr John Davies. tailor, and Aire. Davies. has returned to Famborougih, after been home on Xmas furhmgh. Stoker Geo. Moses, son of Mr and MrMs. DanVeJ Moses, Rhivvfawr, also returned on New Year' day to his depot. Gongratulatjorw; to "Gweledydd," Lower Cwmtwrch, who took the prize at Morriston eisteddfod on Boxing day for a "cvwydd" on Y Gad-air Ddu." Over 2100 was realised a-s the re- sult of the jumble sale held at Cwm- twrch on December 20th. Having re- gard to the local difficulties, this is a great credit to all who worked to make the sale a success. In the report of the sale published in last week's issue the following names should have been included in the list given., as of per-, eons who contributed in no small measure towards the success of the sale. They were Mr David Morgan, Myrtle Hiill; Miss May Morgan, Berrington villas and Mies Jane Morgan, Rainbow H;ll. We feel that friends who took such 3JI active in- terest in the enterprise are worthy cf public acknowledgement, and fef 1 t our duty to correct the omission which occurred through oversight. Cadet Cecil Thomas, son of Mr T. R. Thomas, schoolmaster, who is w, tli the R.F.C., returned to Hastings this week after being home over Xmas. Rev. Tom Da-vies, Llandyssul, preached at Ebenezer on Sunday last. The Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen preached at the anniversary service at Rhos- amman on Sunday. Pte. M. S. Hopkin, who joined the Cyclists Corps, and who is a son of Mr. a.nd Mrs. SI. Hopkin, Ynistredeg, has come home from hospital. He now expects to be shortly drafted out for I the second time, although he has a memento of his previous visit in the form of a bullet in the back. Prior to enlisting, he was a student for the ministry. A movement has been commenced to present Cojin/cillor John Hughes (Llynfellydd), on the occasion, of his completing 20 vears as secretary of the Cwmllynfell Chapel. The presen- tation, which will be a public one, will take the form of a roll-top desk, and twill be made shortly. Mr W. Owen, Gwys, took half the prize at Ctvmgorse eisteddfod on Box- ing night for an essary on "Yn nghenau'r sach maie cynhilio." It is with regret that we note the death of Mr W. Jones, farmer and cattle dealer, of Cwmllynfell farm, which took place on Sunday. On Satur- day morning, it appears that deceased was in company with his son, crossing the mountain, when he was taken ill. He returned home, but in spite of every attention, died as stated on Sun- day. Deceased, who owas 64 years of age, leaves a widow aind seven grown up children. The funeral took pla-oe on Thurs-. day at CWlrullynfeil. De-ceased was well known through- out South Wales, as he travelled con- siderably as a cattle dealer and farmer. The dttath took place on Friday at a Reading hospital of Corpl. John Thomas, son of the late John Thomas, ana Mrs. Thoma-s Gorshir. He was attached to the S.W.B., and had been wounded im France in the nghti?g at Cambrai. Deceased was 36 years of age, and was at one time a well- known footballer. The body was brought home on. Monday, and the in- I tt-i-f t(,ok place at Cwmllynfell oil W-ecki e^.uay. A o-cmpetitive meetmg was held at Brynllynfell on Xmae night, when there was a good attendance. The ofixciuLs ware: Adjudicator of music, o ffi c, ,L,, "e: Ad Mr Tm W.illiams, BryMnnmsn; literature, Mr T. Bvans, Biynampian; aooomparrist, Mr Sam Williams, Cwm- llynfell; secretary, Mr David 74mornas: conduct* Mr Wwi. MoM.rgan; chair- man Powell; treasurer, Mr Jolinny Jenkins. The awards were as folkm-x, Open solo, Mr Jao. G. Daries; open recita- tion" M:«s Bessie Brynamnftui baritone solo, Mr Jas. G. Davies: soprano, Mirts Annie Jones; rcoat3, Mr W. Jones, CtchryTufaun; children's re- citation, MLss Ol'œ'l towen, Brynam- mman; children's solo, Miss M. A." Jones. The Rev. Curafn Jenes, curate-in- charee sf St. Margaret'fi Church, Cwm llynfeU 4s leaving the district for Kid- I welly. Mr Jon-es. vvibo is a native of Cwmllymfcll, has the beat wishes of a large circle ef friends. Corpl. Bannie Jones, of the Sani- tary Corps, SOil of the late Gwfilym lvyn. and Mrs. Jones, was presented at the Hall on Monday of last week. Pte. Dd. Price, of the R.E., was also presented at the same meeting, and also by the Sunday school class at Cef 11 b rynb r ain Amongst the local men home over the holidays were: Mr R. E. Jones, schoolmaster at Woolwich. He has attended the Xmas morning service at Cwmllynfell without a break for the last 3.5 veours with the exception of this year's service, being unable to arrive at Cwmllynfell for Xma. Mr Toun Jctmes, Gox-shii-, an assist- ant master at Birmingham; M r Sam Morgan. Llangammaroh; and Mr Dl. Rees, Llanwrthyd. all schoolmasters, a-re home at Cwmllynfell. Pte. John Williams, Welsh. Guards, son off Mr and Mrs. John Williams, was wounded at Cambrai, and is now at a Reading hospital, progressing favourably. This is the third time for him to be wounded. I

PUBLIC HALL. PONTARDAWE. Under the auspices of thc Pontard awe and District SaitoV Soldier^ We;fa.re Association » GRAND PERRMANCES OF THE FAMOUS OPERA: M AE/ITAITA (Walj-art) On Thursday & Saturday, Jan. 24 & 26, 1918 By the PONTARDAWE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY, b With a Full Orchestra. I C,ondue-tor MR. D. J. REES, F.R.C.O. • f t Admission: Reserved and Numbered Seats, 5s. and 3s. Unreserved 26 atid Is Doors open at 6.15, to commence at 7 o'clock prompt. Seats may now be booked by the Secretary at Glanhelyg, Pontardawe. > Telephone 54. I -LOS -G Go nt. left-liand Glove, be- tween Rowton House a>nd Glanrhvd t'A l een IL "to n Hou, road. Will finder kindly return to "Llais Llafur" Office. UN- WANTED for a small house in Pontardawe, a capable general.—Apply Mrs. Stanley Davies, G-w-ntland House Abertillery, Mon. 3J5-19p XTRA- VIM Poultry Powder will make v hens lay bucket4,till of fine, large eggs. 6d. carton 13:o.ts 20 hens a. fortnight. Sold by the ÓI- operative Society A bercrave. 3J5-12-26 ARE you going to let your pullets eat their heads off until next Spring? Make winter egg-production a certainty by giving them Karswood (harmless) Poultry Spice, containing ground insects. Packets 2d., 6d., Is. Griffiths 67, Herbert Street, Pontar- dawe. 7Dl5J26 TAWE AND DISTRICT ANGLING ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL MEETING will be held at Penybont Inn, Ystradgynlais, on Thursday- next, Jan. 10, 1918. All members are requested to attend. 1J5. J. EVANS, Hon. See. Lower Cwmtwrch Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Committee. A Grand Performac-e of the Popular Welsh Drama— GRUFFUDD LLWYD" Will be given by the CWMTWRCH DRAMATIC COM- PANY, at the CENTRAL HAM, ON SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN. 26, 1918. Proceeds towards the above fund. Doors open at 6.30 to ecoinmence at 7 Admission: Ticket-3, Front scats, Is. Second treats, 6d. IJ5 BEULAH CHAPEL, LOWER CWMTWRCH. A Miscellaneous Competitive CONCERT Will bo held at the above place on SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th, 191' Items. Champion Solo, Male (open) £ 3 3s. Chajnpioe Solo, Female (open), 93 36. Soprano Solo (open) Cl Is. Contralto 801., "0 rest in tlie Lord" or "Ddwy Delyn, Bl Is. Tf-nor Selo, "Sound an Alarm/' £1 Is. Baritone Solo, "The Bugler," or "1 am the Toreador, £1 Is. Children's Solo, under 16 years, "Bob nes oleu Leuad" (Dr. Prothero), 7s.6d., 2s., Is. Instrumental Solo, String (open) JB1 Is. Instrumental Solo Wind (fljpen) £ 1 Is. Ysgrif (essay), "Gwersi r Rhyfel" tLessons of the Wad, Handsome Chair. Children's Re- crtation, under 16, "'k Arab a'r Milwr Clwyfedig" (T. R. Thonuxa, Cwmtwrch) 7s.6d., 2s., 18, Open recitation (adplts) £ 1 Is. Programmes now ready Id. Post free ld. Tests at 2 p.m. Concert to commence at 5 p.m. All entries te he in hand by January 14th, 1918. Essay must be aooompanied by Is. for admission. Secretaries: E. T. Roberts, Cwmphil-road; Dd. Lewis, Bryneithyn. Lower Cwmtwrch. 1J5 TIRBACH COLLIERY, YSTALYFERA. TENDERS Tenders are invited for driving a. Hard Heading (Return Airway) at the above Colliery, to the Lower Vein. Approximate length, 250 yards. Gradient, 1 in 3 (or 12in. per yard). Dimensions: 9 feet wide and 6 feft high from Sleeper. Compressed Air Power supplied for Boring purposes. Contractor to find all tools and Labour.. Each Tender to contain estimates for two and three shifts, and each shift to be made up of three men. The Company do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Tenders to be in on or before Janu- arv 5th, 1918. For further particulars apply to the manager, D. R. WILLIAMS, At the Colliery Office. 2D29?J5 DRILL HALL, GURNOS. A GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT In aid of the Local War Emergency Funds will be held at the above Hall ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 7th. 1918. The following Artistes will take part: Miss Mary Evans, Miss Gwen Lewis, Ystradgynlais. Mr. John Morgan, Pantteg. Mr. Lewis Thomas, Ystradgynlais. Mr. 1). R. Hopkin, Gumos. Mr. Levy Hopkin, Ystalyfera. Assisted by a small Instrumental Quart-otte under the leadership of Mr. C. A. Morgan. Accompanist, Mr. T. W. Hopkin (Organist at St. David Church) Doors open at 7, to commence punctually at 7.30. D29— BETHESDA, YNYSMUDW. A Grand COMPETITIVE C OXCERT — Will bo held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1918. To commence at 6 p.m. Proceeds in aid of Chapel Fund. Programmes and further particulars to be obtained from the Secretary— Mr D. Jones, Brynamlwg, Dl- Ynysmudw, Pontardawe. YSTALYFERA TOWN BAND. CENTRAL HALL, YSTALYFERA A Grand I COMPETITIVE CONCERT Will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1918. Champion Solo, £5 5s. Other Solos 21s. Recitations, Brass Quartette and Soloe, etc. Programmes, 1-id., post free, from Secretary,—Evan L. Williams, Allty- grug-road, Ystalyfera. N24-— PANTTEG, YSTALYPERA. EISTEDDFOD Y PLANT DAN 16eg OED.) CvneJir yr uched DYDD SADWRN, CHWEF. 2ail, 191& Prif Ddorn, Caneuon Gwerin, Ul1" awdeu, Deuawdau, Adroddiadau, et<- Manvlion pellaoh oddiwrth yr Ysgrifenyddion— T. LI. Davqies, Goletidy, YataJyfcra George Edmunds, Pantteg, Y'fera. 5Fe2 Greenock \s setting up an a?r galleiy as a war memorial; £ 8,000 has àeeg. raised. W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swaneon, WP»PW' in ■■iiimmw —