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YSTALYFERA NOTES. I A meeting of the Ystalyfera Auxil- iary of the British and Foreign Bible .Society took place at the Wern Vestry on Monday evening, when the Rev. J. Thomas, Gumos, presided. The Rev. W. Cr wys Williams, Swansea, ad- dressed the gathering at length on Mitssion work, and his discourse uw thoroughly appreciated. Officers for the present year were appointed, the Rev. J. Sectundus Jones, B.A., being elected president in the plaice of Mr. E. G. Benthall, J.P., winlst Mess-rs. J. G.. Jones, and E. John were re- elected secretary and treasurer respec- tively. Our readers will be pleased to learn that the Ystalyfera choir is to be again re-started, under the conductor ship of Mr Jack James. íA practice will take place at the English Conogre- gational Church on Sunday at 3.30, when a!il -members are earnestly re- quested to attend. I A number of local men who are now engaged on munition work at Mother- it ell, have been home on holiday dur- ing the last week, and looked exceed- ingly- well. Copl. J. Murphy, whose. hom is near the Royal Oak, has also co-ne home for a, visit from France. He is with the Welsh Guards. The programme being shown this week at the Coliseum is unusually good even for this haJl, w hioh has ^.aijied such a fine reputation for shovk ing only the best. "MaoLste" the star- film is what is called by picture-gbere a "super-film," u in six parts, a drama in which the giant Italian actor and soldier plays tho leading part. The rumour that Maciate had been killed in action on the Italian front, which gained currency some time ago, proved happily false. It is true that ho was wounded, but latest reports claim that he is now suffering only from an unusually large appetite. It is a picture that will DO GOOD to I Jtnybody to see. The other big attrac- tion this week is the presentation of Patlw's famous serial "Patria," which is claimed by the firm as their "Best Yet." Next week, Baby Marie Os- borne will gladden all hearts with her winsome ways. To those who have al- ready seen the acting of this wonder- ful child at the Coliseum, the mere mention of her name is sufficient guar- antee of a truly delightful picture. Those who have not seen her should give themselves a genuine treat. The Wern Chapel Vestry was filled to its utmost on Wednesday evening, when a miscellaneous programme was given by the children, under the con- ductorship of Misses Mary Davie. Curwen House, and Millie Price, Luck- now House. Mr 1). E. Parry presided, and Mr E. J. Thomas acted con- ductor. The accompanists were: Misses Ma'j^ie Price and M. A. Jones. The clukinen did their work without a hitch, and reflected credit upon them- sel ves and their instructresses. "The Miinstrel Boys. who gave a variety of songp, choruses, and dialogue, were vociferously encored, aikl "Macna. majra's Band," under the able con- duet.orship and control of Master Ivor Jones, had also to make a second ap- pearance. The programme was as follows: — Recitation. "Y Ddoli," Miss Iris Rees; sketch, "The Quack Doctor," Master Idris Mainwaring and girls; recita- tion, "Scamp a Gweno," Master David ■T'mes recitation, "Pwsi Ni," Miss M Dwies; duett, "My Little Dutch Lady," Misses Megan Price and H. Williams; recitation "Y Dwr." Miss Eluned Jones; -olo and chorus, "Hah v Deri Dando," Miss Maggie Walters and girls; recitation, "Fc.rgpt Me Not" Miss Jennie Davies dialogue. "Y Ffordd i d-dod yn Ddyn," Boys; penill- ion singing, Mr Emrys Jones (Eos y Wern) accompanied by Mr Handel Griffiths; recitation. "Bywyd Hapus, M-iiss Dorothy Thomas pern ill ion sink- ing, Master D. D. Davies (Eos Ty Gwyn); dialogue, "Cadw'r Iaith," Ma sters Nicholas Jones and Wm. Daries Welsh sketch, Master Tom Jones and Mins Dorris Jones; Welsh airs, Girls; dialogue, "What Girls love to do," Girls; recitation. Miss M. Jane Davies; "Minstrel Boys," and "Macnamara's Band," the Boys. Messrs. D. E. Pai-t- *v( chairman). Messrs Win. Jones (Brynseion), T. R. Samuel and Da\i,d Price spoked eluogistieally of the work of the children during the evening, a.nd a vote of thanks to all who had taken part, and the singing of "Hen "lad fy Nhadau," concluded an excellent programme. Owing to the success of the con- cert, it is intended to hold a repeat performance at an early date. -"t{; I. Before deeply interested audience at the Church Hall on W<Minesd»y evening, Mr. Banks, chief lecturer un- I dcr the Board of Agriculture, gave a very instructive lecture on variOU3 I methods of fruit and vegeta ble pre- serving, demonstrating his instructions by means of bottles, etc., necessary for the work. By following the simple instructions given there is no doubt that a very much more economical use may bo made of garden produce a.nd fruit, and many of those present testi- fied to the considerable amount of garden fruit that had become useless to tih^jn because of their ignorance of t.(, tl,.?m methods. A ver y h(-trtv preserving methods. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Banks at the close of the meeting, over which Coun. H. J. Powellpro sided. At the meeting of the Ddraig Gooh Society on Wednesday evenmg, the Rev. Ben Davies, Pantteg, gave an interesting address on "Trebor Mai," the famous NWth Welsh 'englynwr' of the 18th century. Mr. Davies gave se- lections of the bard's work, and gave an outline of his life and his relation- ship with the bards of his time. Mr. Ben Jones, M.A., occupied the chair, and at the conclusion a vote of thanks was proposed to the speaker by Mr. Fredk. Rees, seconded by Tarrenydd, and supported by Messrs. D. G. Wil- liams and J. Williams. Caersalem Chapel was filled on Thursday afternoon and evening, when the Rev. H. C. Mander, the popular minister, of Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel, Swansea, preached able ser- mons. His discourses, as usual, were greatly appreciated. Mr. John Evans, Darren-view, who joined the colours about a fortnight ago, has undergone his teste at London as a motor driver attached to the R.F.C., and has successfully passed his examination. M rs. Dd. Bowen and daughter, de- sire to thank through the columns of the "Labour Voice, all who sent floral tributes and who expressed sym- pathy with them in their recent be- reavement. The large number of let- ters received from all parts make it impossible to reply in each individual case. In the report of the funeral last week the floral tribute sent by "Fera" was not acknowledged. Mrs. Rees Rees (50 wife of Mr. Rees Rees, Gnoll-road, Godre'rgraig, died under tragic circumstances on Wed- nesday. Deceased received a telegram on Tuesday to the effect that her son in-law, Pt. T. Jenkins, was lving seriously ill at an Essex hospital, and if hi.s wife desired to see him alitve she should proceed to Essex immediate- Iv. The excitement of preparing her daughter for the journey is believed to kave brought about an attack which Mrs. Rees had on the road in the eveninc. from which she died as stated on Wednesday. Prof. D. Miall Edwards, of Brecon, ci-eated a profound impression by his sermons at Gurnos Chapel on Satur- day evening and Sunday. On Monday evening he lectured at the Gurnos under the ^auspices of the Mutual Im- provement Society* on "Crefydd a Gwareiddiad." He dealt with his sub- ject in an entertaining manner, and pleased all with his able address. Mr. A If red Williams presided at the lec- ture. and a vote of thanks to the sneaker was proposed bv the Rev. Ben. Davies, seconded by Mr. Ben -Tones. M.A.. and supported by the Rev. Win. Jones; Zoar.

COLISEUM. Next Week: BABY MARIE OSBORNE Makes a Welcome Re-appearance in a 5 Part Photo-Plav: Twin Ray's of Sunshine EPISODE 2 Patria THE SERIAL SUPREME.

Bakers may use any 'jiinntity of potatoes in bread that suits them. Th<> omit fixed by the original Order has boon remo.ed.

GOOREIRGRAIG. On Monday evening at the meeting of the local Cymdcithas Ddiwylliadol an interesting debate took place on1 the subject, "A ddylai merched gacl yr un gyflog a. bechgyn." Miss Joan Brazell ably championed the cause of he,' sex, and, in spite of the adroit arguments of Mr. Bryn Morgan, who was the leader of the negative, suc- ceeded in cirryiiig her cause. A num- ber of the apdienoe spoke for and Two cl'owd('{l houses marked the per- j fo-mances of the operetta "Red Riding Hood's Reception" given by the Godre'rgraig Operetta Society, under th » conductorship of Mr. Ezekiel Hop- kin, at the Coliseum- on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The oompany, for the most part consisted of quite young children, and were siccompanied bv a well-balanced 'orchestra under tho conductorship of Mr. T. W. Hopkin, and gave a delightful rendering of this pretty operetta. Solos were sung by Misses Jenny Griffiths, Elsie Phillips, Susie Rees. May Williams, M. Brazell. M rs. M. Will iiims; dance, Miss Phillis I Evans; recitations, Miss. Maggie J. Jones, Master Phillip Davies, D. J. Harries, 0. Evan Jones, and Dick Griffiths. Mr. John Griffiths (manager of Tarreni Colliery) was chairman. T hrough the efforts of all concerned a goodly sum is assured to a deserving cause, namely the assisting of Mr. Isaac Jones, Pantteg, who has been unabl e to follow any employment for th > last four years. We are disked to announce that the company are prepared to repe.at the performance in aid of any worthy local cause. j

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I GIRLS OF 16 EXECUTED I HOW BELGIUM IS "RULED" BY TORTURE AND DEATH. The National War Aims Committee have issued the following: Although German y has been in occu- pation of Belgium for over three years the blood-lust of the onemv mntiitues. So far f:om iiit-rod-oucing a humaner rule OYtT that unhappy people, the I sword, the gibbet, and the prison are still the maLn factors in their Govern- n?Mt. News has reached this country lately from Belgian official sources reporting .58 more executions in that unhappy, country. This brings to 170 the um- ber of Belgians killed srince January, 1917, for some patriotic "crime" under the rule of Governor rOil Falkenliau- son, who su<x»eeded Von Bissing. Among them we han, th names of at least 10 women, three girls of from 14 to 16. and several boys under 2Q. They are supposed to bo guilty of spying, but in many cases the arrest, eondem nation. and execution have taken place within three or four days, so that no serious inquiry could have been made. Under the rule of Yori Bissing, who rendered hirns- If responsible for the murder of M CaveXi, abuut a lmnd- red executi'iJn.<; tcv^k place in one year (1915-196), according t can official German stat-TiTinit. Von Falkenhaiu- sen, surname^ "tlie tiger, thinking very likely that Iiiis been too element, iiwreased this mun- ber thre<ff(dd. Most of these victims of Germain terras-im have been subjected before their exevution to most eruol tortures tn enter to force them to de- nounce their "accomplices." The two daughters of M. Groneret, a shopk<M->jx>r of Liege, wore forced to wi tness tho death of their father and mother. Life was then promised to them if thev consented to sneak. The eldest, aged 20, refused courageously, rnnd was killed beside her parents. Pre- sume was then put on the younger, a girl of 14, but she remained firm in spite of all the efforts of her tomentors and shared the same fate. In a group of 20 prisoners shot re- cently at Ghent was a young girl of 16 whose only crime h:1lll been to carry letters over the frontier. She begtjefl for her life until the last moment, and was shot kneeling. • The Germain public well aware of the wholesale executions. The "KcL nische Zeitung" complained recently (Doe, 10) that the number of Belgian spies who were granted their lives was far too large, I).ad tha t the Belgians were not worthy of Germany s gener- fitw merey.

The controlled price for rabbits, (ls.9d. skinned, otherwise 2s.) came in- I to force on Monday.

W. A. WILLIAMS. Phrenologist, I can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea.

CARMARTHEN ROADS. Alderman W. N. -Tones ;ind Mr -YicnoLas, eldrk to Caimartlienshire County Council, have visited the tim- ber department of the Board of Trade in reference to the damage done to <-ounty and tilt, haul- age of timber over them from outside the county, a matter which has been closely followed up by Messr>. J. Hinds, M.P., and Towyn Jones. M.P. The two first-named wpre gratified to learn that their request that the loeoal authorities be reimbursed is to be met in every way.

A Blaongwynfi child, aged 12 months has diod as the result of scalds. Th< child's mother was nursing her befor, tlw fire, when a saucepan of boiling wat<,r ill t}w tiwplact' upsd, awl the child was badly scalded.

I, pONTARDAWE PUBLIC HALL ANI) INSTITUTE. 7th ANNUAL CHAIR EISTEDDFOD I Will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1918. List of Subjects ready February 9th, 1918 (l^d. post free), from Rees. Gwilym, 20, Railway-terrace, -klltweia,. Pontardawe, and Charles Williims, Glasfrvn. Rhydvfro, Ponta rdawe. 3J19F2 I J. POWELL Is now showing a Large Range OF Wimer Clothing, Men's, Youths' and Boys' Smart Overcoats- in the Latest Styles & Colours. Wern, Ystalyfera.