The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

Tit-Bits and Rare=bits of To=day and Yesterday. Some Wise Some Otherwise. I 4- JUDC.ING His SPEED.—"Professor. I know my boy is rather slow, but in the two years that you have had charge of his education lie must have developed a tendency in some direction or ot her. What occupation do you suggest as a possible outlet for his energies, such as they are' \Yell, sir, T tliilik he i:,¡ admirably fitted for taking moving pictures of a glacier. SITUATIONS VACANT. — The rich bachelor sighed and looked fixedly at the beautiful girl. "Things with llIe," he said, "are at sixes and sevens. I feel the great need of a woman in my home—one who would straighten out my tangled affa irs and make' life worth living once again." Her soft glance spoke her excitement and expectation. "Yes?" she queried gently. "Do you know," he continued, of any good, able-bodied woman whom I could get to clean the house QUIPS. I After dinner music in a boarding-house is a thing to be heard to be believed. Men can drown most sorrows in hard work, but women, as the moral code for women is now constituted, have to sit at home idly- struggling to hide their regrets. Love can enter by a hundred doors, but has only one resting place. LINES FROM TENNYSON. I The gale beat balm upon our eyelids. He loved her as he loved the light of heaven. Her eyes are homes of silent prayer. Autumn laying here and there A fiery finger on the leaf. Drowlled in YOllnder living blue The lark become a sightless song. Words, like nature, half reveal And half conceal the soul within. The tides of music's golden sea Setting towards enternity. He moulds a mighty state's decrees, And shapes the whisper of a throne. The moan of doves in immemorial elms, And murmuring of innumerable bees. The shadow cloaked from head to foot, Who keeps the keys of all the creeds. GOING BY THE RULES.—"Look here," said the biggebt cyclibt of the trio,as his eye fell on the bill of fare in the restaurant, "haven't you got any conscience at all in this place' "Beg pardon," returned the haughty waiter. "Haven t you got any conscience—conscience —conscience—don't you understand?" The waiter picked up the bill of fare and began j looking it over. "I don't kllow whether we have or not," he said. "If we have, it's on the hill, if we ain't you've got to pay extry for it. Them's the rules." TOWARDS THE LIGHT.—Life, has dark places through which each soul must pass. But life is not in itself (iirk and it is forever facing toward light and more light. Robert Brown- ing well expresses this when he says :— If I stoop Into a dark tremendous sea of cloud It is but for a time; I press God's lamp Close to my breast; its splendour, soon or late, Will pierce the gloom; I shall emerge one day. GETTING CSED TO IT.-It was in a country village, and he was making a preparation for "flitting" the fourth removal in about twelve months. The Vicar happened to be passing and remarked "Wliit removing again John?" "Yes. sir," replied John. "You are taking your poultry, too, I see. I think they will be getting tired of being moved about." "Getting tired," said John; "why, bless you, sir, they are quite used to it now. Every time they see a furniture van they run into the yard and lay on their backs with their iegs in the air waiting to have them tied. GREAT POETIC LINES. I The babbling gossip of the ilt-Sliakes- lleare. Hid in the hours before the purpling dawn. —Hu il.son Maxim. He gave to Misery all he had-a tear.— Thomas Gray. Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting The soul that uses witi) us, our life's star Hath had elsewhere its setting, And coniest from afar. Trailing clouds of glory do we COllie From God who is our home. — Wordsworth. PARENTAL ADVICE.—It was the old story. Mrs. Newlywed had quarrelled for the first time with here hubby, and naturally she flew to mother for advice. "Oh. mother," she wailed," I've just had a quarrel with George." "Well, you must forget and forgive." "Oh, I never can forgive. I was in the wrong, you see." "Well, then. there is nothing for it Oldy to demand an apology." THE INDIVIDUAL COMMUNION CUP. I In view of the fact that thousands of chudches in the British Isles have introduced the individual cup at their Communion ser- vices, it may not be uninteresting to describe briefly the nature of the so-called individual cup, and the objects sought by its adoption. The individual cup is a small glass chalice, about one and three-quarter inch high. Tiie ends in view are said to be "purity, safety from infection." and the conditions which many consider most favourable to a devout participation in the Lord's Supper. It is claimed by the numerous churches which have adopted the individual Commun- ion cup that its introduction has resulted in permanently increased attendance at the Communion service. They state that with the little crystal cup has come a delightful sense of home courtesy, and that the old un- easy "fear of infection has gone with the common cup. They believe that the in- dividual cup was the rule of the primitive Christian Church, proved by modern dis- coveries in the graves of the early Christian martyrs of the little glass Sacramental cups each had used in life. They bel ieve that the individual cup was used at the institution of the Lord's Supper, immediately succeeding, as it did, the Passover Supper, in which each person used his own cup. whicit was supplied from the common flagon, and that Jewish usages would have forbidden drinking from the CUIIIIIlon cup. They7 allege that the com- mon cup was only decreed by the Roman Church for Western Europe as late as the eighth century, and abolished for the use of the laity in the fourteenth century, partly on account of its communicating the infection of the plague. They regard it as unsatisfactory that the Protestant Churches should adhere to the common cup thus introduced and abolished by the Church of Rome. There is no doubt that this subject is ex- citing great interest in many churches, and that week by week many are deciding to adopt the new order in Communion which the concensus of medical opinion declares to be highly desirable.—Our Home.

MR. GWILYM R. JONES, The newlv-appointed Organist of tiie Christian Temple, Amlllanford.

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Amman Valley Council; Schools. I Variety of Subjects Discussed by Yarity of Subjects Discussed by Managers. Mr. David Davies, Cilrhedyn, presided over the monthly meeting of the group managers of the Amman Valley Council Schools held at Ammanford on Thursday afternoon, and then were present Rev. P. E. Evans, Hey. D. J. Moses, Messrs. Evan Evans, T. Y. Jones, B. H. Evans, J. Harries, R. L. Rees, Gwilym Rees, and Aid. W. J. Williams; also the Clerk (Mr. D. J. Morris). I MONTHLY LETTERS. The monthly communication from the Edu- cation Committee stated that they had ap- proved of Miss Annie Morgan attending the Ammanford school for the purpose of obscrv- ing methods in teaching; also of an uncer- j tificated teacher being appointed on the staff of the Cefnbrynbrain school, and the position was being advertised for. A male would be appointed if possible. The architect wouid visit the latter school and report upon the re- pairs required to the shelter and playground. The Committee were advertising for an un- certificated assistant for Haron school, but thus far they had not received any applications. In view of the large number of students at the Saron ambulance class, the Committee ap- proved of it being divided into two, provided the sanction of the St. Johns Ambulance Asso- ciation was first obtained. With regard tu school attendance it had been decided to ad- here to the former resolution respecting the grouping of schools for attendance purposes, as it was considered that the Amman Valley officer would not be sufficiently relieved if Parcvrhun school was allowed to remain in the Amman Valley group. ARREARS OF SALARY. The Headmaster of the Parcvrhun school reported that the local managers asked them to recommend the payment of arrears of salary, amounting to X2 2s. 5d., due to Mrs. M. N. Evans, who had undertaken temporary duties at the school. The Headmaster explained that .he was supposed to terminate her engage- ment on the 22nd of September last, but he thought it was perfectly reasonable that she should continue for another fortnight, as the school would be seriously understaffed. There was no time to make a formal request, but he consulted with one of the local managers. If Evans had not been there during that period the staff would only be adequate to deal with 200. whereas there was an average attendance of 313, with 310 on the books. Mr. B. R. Evans thought the recommenda- tion nothing but a reasonable request that Mrs. Evans he paid for the work she had done. During the period in question the school could not do without her, and it was exceedingly fortunate for them that they prevailed upon her to continue. It was very unsympathetic on the part of the Committee to quibble about that fortnight's pay. when the teacher had done such good work there. and he moved that the report be adopted. The Clerk explained that the amount in dispute was struck off the pay-sheet, the last time, but lie anticipated that when the cir- cumstances were pointed out to the Committee it would he allowed. COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON. The Headmaster of the Brvnamman school reported that the attendance was below the usual average for November, as a great number of the children suffered from illness and a few cases of scarlet fever and measles had been notified. H.M. Inspec- tor James had visited the school, and had re- mained there all day. The attendance was very sparse owing to the heavy rain. IT v.-as often too dark in the afternoons to get in any real work, there being only two lamps on the whole of the premises. Sixteen new desks had been received. However, that had re- j lieved the congestion but slightly as the area had been taken up. Noticing that the next meeting of the managers fell on Christ- j mas day. and presuming that the managers, no more than teachers, would work that day, he wished them a merry Christmas holiday. (Laughter.] The Clerk intimated that the Education Committee had allowed two lamps to be bought at a cost not exceeding 15s. each. NEW INFANTS SCHOOL FOR BRVNAMMAN. A communication was read from Mr. J. W. Nicholas inforllling the managers that the Education Committee proposed recommending to the COllnty Council that a new infants school be erected at Brvnamman so as to re- lieve the overcrowding in the existing school. The intention was to erect the building nn land on the opposite side of the road, adjoin- ing the present school, provided, of course, it could be acquired on equitable terms. The existing school would then be improved and made suitable for mixed scholars. Alderman W. J. Williams I do not COllI- plain. The idea is to erect an infants school facing Mountain-road and Cwmgarw-road, and then to utilise the present building and re-model and re-arrange it for the mixed school. I am sure the Rrynammall people will he very glad to have this information from the Clerk, as the present school building is in such a bad state, and the congest ion there is very great. Mr. T. V. Jones inquired for how many children the new school would provide accom- modation. Alderman W. J. Williams I cannot say.. BLAISNAC SCHOOL CARETAKER AND FIREWOOD. The local managers recommended the laving of an open fireplace at the school. That had also been suggested by H. M. Inspector Wil- liams. Attention was called to the state of the playground, as the recent rain had carried a way a large quantity of the ashes. Stones were exposed, and the pipes in some instances were also exposed and in danger of being broken. The managers regretted that the caretaker's application for a supply of fire- wood had not been granted, and asked the board to give the matter further consideration. The Clerk explained that the managers did make a general a pplica t n in regard to the provision of firewood for cleaners, and. al- though that was not entertained, they could still make a recommendation respecting a specific case. The reason given by the Com- mittee for their refusal was that the salary given in most cases included the provision of firewood. Alderman \Y. J. Williams Isn't there one instance where ifrewood has been granted' The Clei-k- It is included in the salary in some cases, but it is not so in this ease. The Chairman said it I- t oo hard for them to expect that woman to provide ifre- wood out of here meagre sa lary. She did her best at the school, and was a splendid cleaner, and was given a lot of extra work as the rain washed the ashes from the playground into the place. Alderman W. J. Williams suggested that asphalting would be an improvement. I The Chairman agreed and said the Educa- tion Committee had promised to asphalt the playgrounds in rotation. They could recom- mend to their notice the Blaenau school play- ground. The Clnk; What about the firewood ? The salary she gets is 1T8 a year. Alderman W. J. Williams Let us try to get the firewood included in this case. It will be a wedge in. (Laughter.) Mr. J. Harries said they could ask the Com- mittee either to supply firewood or increase the salary. He proposed a resolution to that effect. Mr. B. H. Evans How much in" crease in the salary would you sug" gest' About i-2. Mr. J. Harries Yes. Mr. B. R. Evans: Or a )oad of f)rewood. Mr. B li. flN-?iiis ()I- ;?, ],)it(l ()I' RE-DISTRIBUTION OF STOVES AT HETTW8. The Bettws Headmaster forwarded minutes of meeting of local managers, which showed that it had been resolved to move a small stove from the Standard VII classroom to replace all old one in the Standard IV. ami V. class- room. Mr. B. H. Evans an id one stove had been totally dest roved, there because of tiie bricks inside having worn out. However, they thought it might work provided there was a little labcur and expense incurred, and they had ordered it to be repaired, as they were ot opinion they could patch i; up until the lie". I classroom was ready. By now it had been I repaired, but there was one classroom there without a stove at all. while they had in au- other room an old unused stove, and their decision was t.iat it iipght do service in the i :talldard i\ and Y. room miMl the architect came 1'011 lId. They wanted permission to have it removed and fixed. It was quite useless I where it was. Aletrmaii dlian:; Bui vou have III) lut:2 Mr. B. R. Evans 'W's. but we want to keep i that 111 ease <(f something cropping up. Mr. J. Hii'es seconded the adoption of tile said the question of >toves at Bettvvs had been with rliem for the last two years, ami tli<- Board of Mmagers had already asked rile Committee to d.¡t! with hose doves, but the enlv thing they wanted now was to have t:1I unused stOVe: movvd, ,;1) tlwt tl:" children could get some warmth during the ■ winter in that classroom. Tiie repot t wa adopt ed. MAXAOI :s NCT MARKED PRESENT. Time w a recommendation fre.in the Ghm- animan infants school that four eh van picture frames be provided, but nu estimate of the cost wa.s given. rl. 1'. Y. Jones dramatically described ti", kind d frames requ ired and thought they should be granted. Mr. J. Harries But no estimate is given. The managers there are not businesslike at all. (Laughter.) Alderman W. J. Williams: They never meet. (More laughter.) Mr. T. V. Jones emphatically denied the accusation that they never met. They did meet often, but for some reason he did not

Amman Valley Inter= mediate School. Governors Push Forward With Pre- liminary Arrangements. A meeting of the Governors for the Amman Valley intermediate School was held at All 1111,\ II f0rd 011 IoIlday afternoon, Alderman \V. N. Jones presiding over a full attendance of members, as follows Mrs. Hy. Herbert, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. E. R. Fisher, Rev. W. D. Thomas, Rev. J. Edryd Jones, Rev. William Williams, Rev. J. Thomas, Alderman W. J. Williams, Messrs. David Richards, B. R. Evans, Martin Davies, Gomer Harries, and Thos. Morris; together with the Clerk (Mr. T. M. Evans), and the newly-appointed Head- master (Mr. G. 0. Williams, B.A.). The Chairman explained, and the Education Committee having thought it impossible to start the school in January next, the depu- ties appointed at the last meeting of the Board had deemed it unnecessary to attend at the Education Department, as had been resolved, and further stated that, consequent- ly, although temporary buildings would be very shortly proceeded with, the school would not open before September next. The governors visited and inspected the proposed site of the school, and resolved to have the same extended as far as possible towards the north. Having returned to the Board room, they proceeded with the selection of treasurer, and finally Lloyds Bank was appointed. After considering the regulations for pay- ments, it was resolved that the reduced for children, afte rthe first, from the same fam- ily, be fixed at t3 per annum. The Chairman theu introduced to the Board Mr. G. o. Williams, the newly-ap- pointed Headmaster, who, after a few gen- eral remarks, submitted his draft curriculum, which he read and explained to the governors. Copies of the draft curriculum, together with copies of Circular 826, were distributed to the members. It was felt that, at the mo- ment, the governors could not properly dis- cuss the draft curriculum, and it was thought desirable that they should have some little time to consider same, and also to study the contents of the circular. It was therefore resolved that the Headmaster should again bring forward his scheme, together' with a supplemental curriculum to cover the possible commercial side of the school in time for the next meeting of the governors, to be held on the lotli iiist. It transpired from the correspondence that the Education Committee had resolved to realise i'596 5s. 8d. consols and a gross yearly revenue of t20 from tithe rent-charge, and to pay ove rthe proceeds to the Board of Governors for the erection of the temporary building;.

I BRYNAMMAN NOTES. I (By "OCULUS. ") SPEAKER'S ILLHKALTH. The House laments the absence of the Speaker greatly and tiie unoccupied woolsack. For owing to illness this notable celebrity is confined to his house, and the sound of the hammer's busi- ness-like descents upon the leather and the discussion under notice is still. Whether the House meets or not I cannot say, but I am certaiu that the matters in hand, it any, are countenanced with little or no interest. We hope that Mr. Howells will soon regain his health and be able to discharge his onerous duties once more. CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Gwilym Jones. of Manchester, on his appointment as organist at Christian Temple, Ammanford. Mr. Jones, who is an old Brynammanite, was selected from a long list of applicants. We hope his stay in Ammanford will be a happy and a prosperous one. His ability as organist at Manchester has won for him many warm words of praise from many eminent musicians, and he will assuredly give the same satisfac- tion again in his new spheres. RKV. W. D. THOMAS, GIBEA, on Sunday morning delivered the sermon prepared by him for the United Service of the Free Church Council held at Moriah the previous week. THERE WAS A SCENE of much activity and bustle at the Vestry Hall on Thursday when a Bachelor's Tea and Social was held. The proceedings went off without a hitch, the arrangements having been made in an ad- mirable manner. During the evening a pro- gramme of miscellanea was gone through, and gave much enjoyment and entertainment. AN OLD FRIEND, in the person of Mrs. Margaret Griffiths, Cwmamman FanJl. re- turned to South Afiica on Friday morning. Mrs. Griffiths has spent a good many months visit home, but holidays, like most other things, must come to an end. Bon voyage MH. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Lower Bryn- arnman (or William y Gof." as he is best known), was taken suddenly ill one day last week, and had to be conveyed to Swansea Hospital, where, at the time of writing, lie is still receiving treatment. We hope his stay will not be long there, but that he will soon sufficiently recover to once again return home amongst those that are near and dear. BRVNAMMAN COMPETITORS fared very well at the Siloh eisteddfod, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, on Saturday. Out of ten competitors Miss Gwenny M. Thomas won the 2nd prize for a children's recitation. Miss Hannah M. Jones captured the first award for a children's solo, and Miss Esther A. Davies the first in the soprano solo competition. In the realms of poetry and literature I notice that Mr. D. Brynfab Thomas figures very prominently, having taken the prizes for an impromptu verse on the Suffragette and in the essay (" Punctuality ") competition. THE" PENCRAIG COLLIERY is idle owing to a dispute between the management and the workmen. I understand that the grievance concerns the removal of one of the officials. A LECTURE was delivered under the auspices of the local branch of the I.L.P. at the School- rooms on Saturday evening.

DEATH OF AN AMMANFORD I LADY. FUNERAL AT LLANDOVERY. A funeral of considerable interest to the people of Amlllanfonl took place on Thursday, "hen Mrs. Thomas, of Eirianfa, who had died at the residence of her son (Rev. D. E. Thomas, Bethania), on the 22iul inst., was interred at Llandovery. The deceased lady was a native of Llamloverv and her remains were la id to rest near the other members of her family at Llandingad Church. The funeral was very largely attended. The Revs. D. Picton Evans, M.A., T. Howell Jones, and \V. E. Prytherch officiated at the house, and the Revs D. Edmundes Owen, B.A. (Vicar af Llandovery) and J. Titus, B.A. (curate), read the lessons at the Church, while the Revs. W. Nantlais Wil- liams, Ammanford), T. E. Thomas, D.D. (Llandovery I, and J. Morgan (Aberdare) officiated at the graveside. The chief mourners %i,et,e :-Rev. D. E. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas (son and daughter-in-law), Miss Muriel Thomas and Mr. Arthur Thomas (grand-children), Mr. J. Penry Thomas and Mrs. Thomas, The Schools, St. Athen (son and daughter-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Dolaucothv (daughter and son-in-law), Misses Annie and Sarah Thomas (daughters), Miss May Matthews (grand-children), Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Ystalyfera), Miss Evans (Myddfai), Mrs. Morgan (Penygroes), Revs. Griffith Jones, B.A. Llangyfelach and John Morgan (Aberdare), Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Jones and E. O. Jones Llansadwrn), Mr. J. Jones Maerdy), Mr. and Mars. Rees Lewis (Blaen- ycwmi, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths (Brynderw), and Mrs. Jones (Rhanddir House Llanelly). Others present included Revs. W. Enilyn .Jones and W. Salmon (Morriston), Mr. George (Llangyfelach), O. E. Morgan (Llan. samlet), J. Vincent Thomas (Clvdach), Wal- ter Davies (Landore ). T. J. Lewis (Plasmar), Lemuel Jones (Goppa), T. Phillips, D. J. Howells, and H. Ivor James (Llandovery i; Messrs T. J. Davies J.P. (Hgh Sheriff), and Mrs. T. J. Davies, Oakley Walters), J.P., Dr. J. Lewis Jones, D. L. Thomas, M.E., John Thomas (Llanwrtyd), D. Fisher M. L. Bevai (postmaster of Morriston), William Thomas (postmaster of Llangyfelach), J. Watts, E. Thomas, J. Meredith, D. Wr. Meecham, T. Davies, D. Moses, T. Evans, Ebenezer Jones, J. John, D. Thomas, Inspector Davies, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Maddocks (Plasnewydd House, Treboeth), Mrs. Trevor Evans, Mrs. T. D. Davies, Mr. Od. Harris (Crown-street), Mn.. Harris (Woodfield-street, Morriston), and others.

AMMANFORD DANCE. The Drill Hall was gaily decorated with bunting and flags on Thursday night on the occasion of a parish conversazione and dance. held in connection with the flourishing local branch of the C.E.M.S. Success smiled upon the efforts of the secretary, Mr. Arthur Pres- ton. for a company of no less than 250 ladies and gentlemen, many of whom had made the journey from Llandilo, Penvgroes, Llandebie, and Swansea, attended, and, when they com- menced to "toe the light fantastic" the in- terior of the building presented an animated appearance. Dancing was kept up till after midnight. The M.C.'s were Dr. Price, Dr. Inman, Capt. J. Lloyd, Mr. D. A. Fox. and Mr. Handel Richards. Music was provided by Miss Richards and Mr. Haydn Richards. A num- ber of ladies and gentlemen connected with the Church very kindly gave the whole of the refreshments.

I RELIGIOUS EQUALITY. I MR. LLEWELLYN WILLIAMS ON THE WELSH CHURCH BILL. Mr. Llewellyn Williams, M.P., addressing a crowded meeting of the Swansea Young Liberal League at the Mond Buildings on Saturday night, said that it was a great tilllC for Liberalism—it was a case of tlie liberitis first and the rest nowhere. "Our opponents," he said, "have now no policy except sedjtÎulI, a JIll no programme except civil war." As to the Welsh Church Bill, Mr. Wil- liams said that having passed their Parlia- ment Act why should they cringe to the Tories and ask leave to pass the measure. In spite of what Mr. Bindl said the other day, which was rather disturbing, the Welsh Bill would go through without further modification. (Applause.)

THE RATING QUESTION AT I LLANDILO. rr. Frank Neilson, M.P.. in the course of his campaign addressed a meeting on Satur- dav afternoon in the Shire Hall, Llandilo, on "The rating and taxation ot land values. A resolution in favour of the policy of land taxation was moved by Evans, a fii-iiicr fi-otit Gwynfe, and was unanimously carried. The meeting was also addressed hy Mr. J. Towyn Jones, M.P.

FATALITY AT PENYGROES. I At an Inquest on Friday at Carmel, Llan- debie, on Daniel James (25), of Cefnimvyng. Llanfihangel. colliery rider employed at the Emlyn Colliery, Pcny?)oes, who "as killed bv a journey of trams getting off the mils, a  was retumed. vc!l-(Ilct of %i-is returned.

THE RECENT BAZAAR AT I LLANDOVERY. The takings in connection with the two days' bazaar in aid ot the vicarage and institute, Llandovery, totalled over 4:650. Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, Y.C., G.C.B., presided on the second day.

WHAT FRUIT GROWERS CAN DO IN OYA SCOTIA. or .1 Some time ago Mr. S. B. Chute bought a farm near Berwick in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, for 4:300. This farm has been developed by Mr. Cute entirely by his own efforts. In 1904 he had 60 acre planted with apple trees. In 1909 the yield was 4,000 barrels. He then bought 30 acres of a young neglected orchard. In 1911 he gathered 8,000 barrels. Two years ago he planted over 100 acres more, making at present over 200 acres containing about 20,000 trees. From these orchards before ten years the average crop wil lbe about 20,000 barrels, yielding a net income of at least £4,000 Mr. Chute has frost-proof warehouses situated at the railway stations, with capacities for 10,000 barrels. He has provided comfortable cottages for his labourers. His property is now worth 4:20,000. Mr. Chute has no unusual advant- ages, energy, and brains are the sole cause of his success.

Captain Heneage, R.N., inspected the Swansea Boy Sea Scouts at the South Dock on Saturday and saw them go through a num- ber of drills.. He addressed a few words of encouragement to them, in which he urgel] the importance of the movement nationally.