The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

I CWMAMMAN. THE AMMAN VALLEY PICTURE FRAMER, is in Cwmamman every week, and if you don't see him drop a post-card to John A. Hyams, 4, Talbot-road, Ammanford.—See advert, on front page. EXTENSION OF WORKS.—The Daisy Boot Polish Company have taken over new premises and have already installed new plant, &c., to meet the growing demand. When one in- dustry closes up another opens. THE PASSING AWAY OF OLD BUILDINGS.— Many will regret to know that Cors-y-Gar- nant Farm has been erased to the ground in order to make room for a larger house. Cors- y-Garnant was one of the old landmarks in Cwmamman, and the same family have occu- pied the premises from time immemorial. The wails in the old house were 4ft. Chi. in thick- ness. So there were no jerry-builders about when Cors-y-Garnant was built. I.O.G.T.—The local branch of the Cwm- amman I.O.G.T. held their usual weekly meeting at Bethesda last Monday night, when four new members were installed into the rites of the Good Templars. The lodge meeting wa" presided over by the Chief Templar, Bro. D. Maybery Jones. It was unanimously passed that a section of the lodge choir, under the able conductorship of Bro. D. J. Rees, would take part at the Good Templars' Grand Festival to be held at the Crystal Palace on July 10th next. The programme for the even- ing was very brief, it being deemed prudent to postpone the musical items until the follow- ing week. The chief item was an educative paper read y Sister Winnie Griffiths, on a very difficult subject, namely, The Apprecia- tion of Music," and reallv the manner in which Sister Griffiths delivered her address was also- appreciated, as well as the merit of the paper. BETHANIA C.M. Two performances of Belshazzar's Feast (G. F. Root) were given at the above chapel last Thursday and Saturday evenings. The chief characters were taken by the following :-Belshazzar, King of Babylon, Mr. Stephen Rogerson; Nitocris Queen, Madame Vaughan Joshua; Daniel, Mr. Morgan Daniel; Hannah, J. M. Llewelyn; Lord and Lady of the Court, Mr. John Griffiths and Mrs. Jones-Davies; High Priest, Mr. Owen Morgaii-, Jewisli men and maidens, companions ot Daniel, Misses Olive and Lit Howells, Miriam Hopkins, Lee, Olive, Madame John Hopkins, Madame W. M. Jones, Madame Vaughan. The performances were of high order, and reflected great credit both on the company and their conductor, Mr. Morgan Lewis. It would be well if other churches in the district took up works of this nature to be performed, instead of frittering away their talents in cujp-hunting, etc., and everlastingly reciting the same pieces and singing the same songs. The Thursday per- formance was presided over by Mr. W. N. Jones, J.P., Ammanford, and that on Satur- day by Mr. T. Thomas, Glanamman. EISTEDDFOD.—Last Saturday a very suc- cessful eisteddfod was held at the above chapel, under the presidency of Mr. Emrys Griffiths, M.E., Twyn, Garnant. Adjudicators were Music, Mr. Ben Jones, Glanamman; liter- ature, &c.; Mr. John Lewis, J.P., Amman- ford. Accompanist, Miss Olwen Thomas, Garnant. Awards :—Solo for children under 8 years of age—1, Griffith Jones, Garnant; 2, Jessie Price, Glanamman; 3, Lizzie Williams, Garnant. Solo for girls under 12-1, Jessie Price; 2, Elvira Williams, Garnant. Solo for boys under 12-1, Tom Rees, Garnant; 2, Griffith Jones. Solo for girls under 16-1, Jennie Evans, Garnant; 2, divided between Katie Rees and M. Rees, Gwaun-cae-gurwen. Tenor solo, open-I. E, Roderick, Gwaun-cae- gurwen. Bass solo—Henry Jones, Garnant. Cer aelwyd—John Jones, A.C. Recitation under 12 years-1 Sephorah Dvaies, Gwaun- cae-gurwen; 2, W. J. Williams, Twyn. Reci- tation, under 16 years—1, Sephorab Davies; 2, Bessie Roderick, Gwaun-Oaergurwen. Open recitation—Dan Evans. Best wit—Divided between Mrs. M. Williims, Garnant, and Oswald Rees, Gwaun-cae-gurwen. One of the finest things of the evening was a valuable speech by Mr. J. Lewis, J.P., on the Welsh language, which was highly interesting, and was greatly appreciated by the audience.

CWMLLYNFELL AND DISTRICT. I BILLIARDS.—A new and commodious billiard room will be opened shortly on Heol Gwilym. The proprietor is fully aware of the needs of the place and will furnish the saloon with the most modern fixtures. CWMTWRCH ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.—^TBe new chapel is almost ready to be occupied and will be opened shortly. It occupies a most striking site on Graig Bryn- morgan, the slopes of which tower high above it and the Twrch gracefully flows by in the valley below. Our best wishes are with the movement and may it prosper. RINKING.—The craze for rinking (had) died a couple of weeks ago, but it has resurrected at Cwmllynfell lately. The Skating Rink is open for three evenings in the week, and crowded houses are more the rule than the exception. Skating is a good, healthy exer- cise, and gives an opportunity to blow off steam.' ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH.—A sewing-class has been held at the parsonage for SOIHt; time, and is busily preparing for a bazaar, "to be held on October the first. The proceeds will be used for the -buildin.g of a church hall and gymnasium. It is gratifying to find the church alive to the needs of the young and moving with the times. Will our chapels follow suit? COLLIERY DEVELOPMENT.—Cwmllynfell bids fair to become the moi>t important coal-mining centre in Wales. A strong London company has acquired the Henllys "Vale Colliery (Black Mountain), Ystradowen Colliery, and the Brook Drift. Developments on a very exten- sive scale will shortly be commenced, giving employment to a large number of workmen. A company is also being formed to acquire the mining rights on Fforchegel Farm, an estate which contains millions of tons of coal under its surface. The Great Western Rail- way Company have already obtained powers to construct a branch line in the Egel Valley, as an outlet for the mineral there. CEFNBRYNBRAl.The last of a series of competitive concerts was held at the Council School on Saturday evening. Mr. John Hughes presided, and the adjudicators. were: singing, Mr.- David Jones, Harries-roaft; mis- cellaneous, Mr. W. T. Williams. Prizes were awarded as follows :—Solo for children under 13—Miss M. Evans, Nantybrain. Recitation for children under 13—1, divided between Miss Maggie Morgan and Miss Ethel Evans; 2, Master W. G. Hughes. Open recitation— Miss Agnes Thomas. The prize for the best answers to a number of questions was divided between Miss Sally Jones and Miss M. Davies. Open solo-Divided between Mr. T. E. Jones and Mr. W. Williams. Quartette- Divided between Cefnbrynbrain and Cwm- llynfell parties. Peiilllloii-Mr. Rees Thomas. Mr. T. E. Jones sang "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" to terminate the concert. Mr. Wm. Bowen has ably performed the duties of sec- retary throughout the series.

PENYBANK. I PISGAH.-At Pisgah, last Sunday. Mr. Jones, student from Gwynfryn, preached very interesting sermons. GAS AND ELECTRICITY.—In the Chapel there are both gas and electricity and both are used for heating and lighting. ROAD LIGHTING.—How long must we wait to see the road lighted from Loughor, through Penybank and Tycroes, up to Penygarn and Clustcwmnant ? AMBULANCE CLASS.—A ladies ambulance class is held at Pisgah Schoolroom under the instruction of Dr. D. R. Price, Ammanford, and there are two men acting as treasurer and secretary. TYCROESERs.-Mind. you young folks from Tycroes, do not. sing at the top of your voices when you pass Penybank again, or one of the ladies of the ambulance class will put band- ages round your vocal organs. WATIP.R.-We are not grumbling the same as Tycroes inhabitants; we have plenty of gas, electricity, and water, but we would like to impress upon the inhabitants of Penybank to go in for a hose and reel, or form a fire brigade. GRAVEYARD.—The members of Pisgah settled with Mr. Davies, Park, for half an acre of land for a graveyard at the back of the Chapel. The contract for a wall of about 100 perches for the graveyard has been., given to Mr. Enoch, Tycroes. DEATH TRAP.—In the Ammanford urban area there is a death trap between the Park and Blaina line and the Loughor Bridge. There is nothing to stop anyone from falling into the river. When we consider that a crowd of children walk back and fore to the Parcyrhun School it is a very dangerous place. We hope to see the members of the Urban District Council take the matter in hand before something happens.

GARNANT. I ELECTION NEWS.—M. Cohen, the well-known Draper and Clothier, has opened a Boot and Shoe Department. Before purchasing your Boots, come and see our windows and com- pare prices. A special show of Men's and Boys' Suits; the latest Shirts, Ties. Collars, Hats, Caps, Underwear. &c.-Note address 19 & 23, Quay Street, Ammanford.

I HENDRE. "PENAR. "—On Tuesday evening last the famous poet-preacher, "Penar" delivered a splendid lecture at Hendre .Chapel. The subject was "Fy Nghenedl wrth y gamfa," and a good gathering assembled to the build- ing to hear Penar's views upon the subject. He held the audience in-good humour through- out and while .one moment his powerful oratory stupefied them. the next they were in convulsions. Penar remarked that Wales was a nation that had braved many a high "camfa," but history showed that Wales had jumped them all clearly, and with credit. He gave an account of Welsh history from the Celts to the present day, showing the high jump Wales had made over great obstacles. His reference to the Reformation and John Penry was especially stirring, while his account of old Welsh superstitions and tradi- tions was filled with humour. His sarcasm was at its height when the rev. gentleman dealt with the so-called Welshmen whose tongues were too delicate for Welsli. He had a message to Wales and Welshmen and he was "out" to stimulate the patriotic spirit so characteristic of Welshmen. The proceeds of the lecture were passed to Mr. John Jones, Cwmgwili, who has been in failing health for some time. Mr. Williams, The Schools, Peny aditilrably, presided, and his re- marks at the close were sufficient proof that Penar's lecture had already found root.

I BETTWS WATER SCHEME. I Majority of One in Favour. There was a well-attended meeting of the ratepayers of Bettws parish at the Council School on Saturday night, Mr. John Davies, Waunherod (chairman of the Parish Council), presiding, to further consider matters in con- nection with the proposed water scheme. The question of having a wholesome and efficient supply of water is an important one so far as the parish is concerned, for during the sum- mer months the sources from which dozens of householders extract a supply disappear, and consequently the unfortunate inhabitants have no alternative but to resort to the cumbersome method of carrying water in jugs over long distances from deeper and more lasting springs. The Llandilo Rural Council, which is the sanitary authority, have, in conjunction with the Pontardawe Rural Council, entertained a I scheme for obtaining a supply from Blaen- ffynonau to serve the village of Garnswllt, and the parish of Bettws, which extends along the outskirts of Ammanford and Cwmamman. The cost of the joint w-ork is estimated at £ 1,400, which will be borne in equal shares. Mr. Evan Jones, Glancennen, outlined the scheme, and indicated that the cost, so faT as the parish was concerned, would amount to practically ;t3,000. -He added that the pro- posal of the Ammanford Council to supply water at 8/- per house per annum was not feasible. Rev. J. Edryd Jones and Messrs. J. L. Williams and D. Glyn Jenkins, the members i for the parish, also dealt with the question in its various phases, and. after a long debate, it was resolved by a majority of one that the scheme be approved, and that the parish be formed into a water area.

GARNSWLLT EISTEDDFOD. LIST OF AWARDS. A most successful eisteddfod was held at Noddfa, Garnswlk, on Sàturday night. De- spite the inclement weather, there were some excellent competitions both from the standard of quality and number of entries, and the attendance proved satisfactory. Councillor 1. Martin Davies made, an ideal -chairman, and demonstrated his sympathy with the eistedd- fod and its qbj^tia in a,^practical and..tumour- ,J aging manner. The proceedings were con- ducted by Councillor J. 'Harries (Irlwyn) in his usual a-ble style. The following were the adjudicators :—^Music, Mr. David Lewis, Tycroes; literature, Mr. GwÍJym Jones, Tycroes. Mr. Henry G. Williams, A.L.C.M., L.V.C.M., Ammanford, presided at the piano. The secretarial duties were caried out well by Mr. Arthur Davies, Ysgergathan, Garnswllt, and the treasurere was Mr. Morgan Rees, Troedyrhiw, Garnswllt. The following were the awards :— Solo for children under 10 1, Glyndwr Rees, Penybank; 2, Maggie Jones, Tycroes. Solo for boys under 14 1, J. R. Richards, Penybank; 2,H arry Richards, Garnswllt. Recitation for children under 10 1, Lottie Rees, Penybank; 2, Dorothy Evans, Tycroes. Solo for girls under 14 1, Mary L. Davies, Bettws; 2, Elizabeth Williams, Garnswllt. Recitation for children under 14 1, Milli- cent Rees, Penybank; 2, Lottie Rees, Peny- bank; 3, Dorothy Evans, Tycroes. Soprano solo Miss Irene B. Jones, Pontar- dulais, and Mrs. May Nicholas, Pantyflynon. Translation Mr. Rees Davies, Garnswllt. Welsh Air (open) Cassie Rees, Penybank. Tenor Solo: D. Jenkins. Penybank, and S. Thomas, Bettws. Bass solo D. J. Anthony, Tycroes. Chief recitation (open) Miss Miriam Evans, Glanamman. Mixed Choral Penilecii (D. Evans). Chief Choral: Male Voice; Bettws (A. G. Davies).

Cwmllynfell Ward (Llanquicke) Ratepayers' Meeting. Mr. John Evans presided over the meeting held on Tuesday at the Council Schools, and explained that the object of the meeting was to receive the reports of the various councillors, to give an opportunity for ratepayers to air their grievances and to suggest improvements necessary in the district. Parish Councillor Henry Williams briefly outlined what had been done by the Parish Council. District Councillor Dan Jones, in his report, said that the road leading to the railway sid- ing had been accepted by his council, and that a few extra lamps had been granted to the district. He said that he was afraid that the inhabitants of the districtwere not aware that under the Small Holdings Act, the District Council could grant loans for the errection of cottages at 3? per cent. He further ex- plained that a sum equal to four-fifths of the value of the house could be bororwed, the loan to be repaid in weekly or monthly in- stallments, or in lump sums of £10. Any further information required can be had by applying to him. Mr. W. T. Wililams asked if it were not possible to improve the lighting of the dis- trict, and said that the majority of the present lamps were unlit most of the time. Also if if were not possible to obtain electric light for the district. Councillor Jones replied that the caretaker was not at fault, and that the lamps were damaged by children. He appealed to parents to warn their children against doing any further damage. He said that a new lamp costs £ 15 and its maintenance was ?6 per annum. Mr. W. Samuel, M.E., explained that if a company were formed to provide electric light the outlay would be so great, owing to the district being so scattered, that it would be unprofitable. The meeting decided that the councillors should apply for an extra constable for the ward, and also that the two District Council- lors should apply for a seat for one of them on the Ystalyfera County School Board of Governors. Councillor Dan Jones said that an inspection of all houses under the rateable value of £ 16 would be made by the Sanitary Inspector for the information of the Government Board.

Derisive Criticism and its Implications. I I An Answer to "Eisteddfodwr." To the Editor of the Amman Valley Chronicle. Dear Sir.—.May the Lord have mercy on this unhappy £ oul For unhappy and miser- able must he be who cannot enjoy a little Ait of healthy tumour whatever else fails to impress him. It is quite plain that some- thing akin to mental blindness stood between "Eisteddfodwy" and the lesson which the drama is supposed to contain. But it must have been a -far more terrible malady that induced him to write so derisive a criticism, if criticism it can be called, and if bluntness and bias boiled down to a vile iiialico-lis, nfit the proper expression for it, I revently with- draw, kneel, and -bow. Let him once and for all, if he does not already know it, -be impressed that criticism has its rightfulplacè in life as a jyhole equally beneficial .in eisteddfodic -as well as dramatic circles. The drama Yr -Eisteddfod" is itself a slashing criticism of what has and may yet agaifl happen in eisteddfodic procedure and its pur- pose is to eradicate such evils, and so get, v, purer eisteddfod. This is miaed at withcait direcet reference to .any particular place a>r time, and the scene is laid at the fictitious Llanfair. It is jdoubtful whether such -8 diabolical 4colliisloii as that presented in Eisteddfod" Aas ever happened in conll with any (wie) esiteddfod committee, bot^af the incidents of the -drama are spread over a wider area it -may have been possible of ac- complishment in its entirety. At any. rate it may be regarded as a serlem of possibilities well worth guarding against. The lesson being no less less, yet no more applicableTto Saron than to -otber places where eisteddfodau have been held, -and vice versa, although "Eisteddfodwr," Jike a questioning philoso- pher. seemed to answer each of his questions in the affirmative, jand which lie may tie called upon 4o jrreve at a later date. Bet-hat as it may, lnite .neither to defend nor 4o denounce the £ aron Eisteddfod Committee for its conduct an the past, but rather --in defence of the light use of criticism. Perhaps he will agree that criticism or "beirniadaeth' if he insists on the Welsh word, consists of n careful examination of subject matter—what- ever its nalui,e--with -a view to the classifi- cation of its substance ino, generally speak- ing, that which -is good and that which iis bad. Not to 7coiiiienin mercilessly the imle because of a few -bad points, but rather -to indicate how they .might be improved so as to make a more consistent whole. Or. -if that be impossible, to obliterate the bad points altogether. -Now, I -am sure that this com- pany would have -felt very thankful hatl "Eisteddfodwr" -written his erltici,.iii--Al- though I, for one..refuse to apply that dignified name to isucli balcierans-on the above lines. In fact, they invite criticism that they might benefit by it. But the questions which ie raised were most "impertinent, and the moment was not opportune to-discuss them. Only,an impoverished mind.and a purblind vision could possibly dictate to so -soeptic a wielding of the pen. Dangerous --weapons, indeed, for a critic to use. -for -they might at any moment recoil and turn against himself. "Eistedd- fodwr" holds the unique position cf being among the very few I have ever come in con- tact with who could .give publicity to sufch defamatory utterances. Even the freedom of the press should command a certain amount of our respect..Maybe he will be mortified to learn that the .company lives in spite of. the volley of poisonous -bullds which he directed towards them, end -that they had the pleasure of entertaining .a "fairly good audience at the Public Hall, Cross,Hands, on Saturday night. If he takes the trouble to study the account-of the drama given by "Ap Lletty Gwyn," -in your lastweek tissue, he may arrive at -a more clear understanding of it. And it may be helpful to him -when next he sees one.I remain, Yours respectfully, Saron. ERNE COLE. I Saron.

BETTWS MINISTER MARRIED. Interesting Wedding at Maentwrog. A wedding of anuch local interest was solemnised at the Ijower Maentwrog C.M. Chapel on Friday morning in last week hp- tween the Rev. JB. Elis Joneii, B.A., pastor of Capel Newydd, Bettws, and Miss Mary Davies, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davies. Felinrhydfawr Farm, Maentwrog. There was a large congregation of friends and acquaintances to fitness the ceremony, the sacred edifice, which had been tastefully decorated, presented a beautiful scene, being well filled. Also the village itself was en fete, b anadnsren estah ar m hm mh hmm en fete, banners and bunting waving aloft. The officiating ministers were the Rev. H. Ellis, MaenivTIoe. and the Rev. E. Ceiriog  I?i'idesnia i d -%vzis Roberts, Llanllyfni. Tne bridesmaid was Miss Laura Davies, youngest sister of the bride. The duties -of best man were carried out by Mr. John Jones, B.A., Trawsfynvdd. After the ceremony -the happy couple left for Rhyl, amid heartiest congratulations. They return to Bettws on Friday. Both were the recipient" of handsome presents at the hands of the Maentwrog Church, and also numerous friends.

NURSERIES OF CONSUMPTION. Serious Effect of Bad Housing Conditions in Carmarthenshire. Bad housing conditions were held re- sponsible for the .high rate of phthisis cases in the village of Elansaint at a meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians on Saturday, when a letter was read from Dr. Bowen Jones. medical officer of health, stat- ing that in all probability the excessive number of cases was due to the fact that for the most part the houses and cottages in the villoge of Llansaint were small, dark, and ill- ventilated. and that a large number of them had become infected with the seeds of tuber- culosis. It was possible to entirely stamp cut the disease from the -village if the district council would sanction a procedure whereby every room occupied by A tuberculosis patient, or jn wli 'ch a death from the disease had occured would be fumigated with formaline gas. the woodwork re-painted, the ceiling scraped and re-coloured, and the furniture and clothing disinfected. He.«lso proposed that pamhlets be distributed and that vista be made hv voluntary inspectors to give advice to sufferers as to the precaution that should he taken. When the matter twas raised at a meeting of the Rural District Council in the afternoon it was pointed out that a curious thing was that the disease was more prevalent in the village among the men. There was only one case among the women. The medical officer said that was due to the fact that the women were out so much in the. open air cockle-gathering. The council decided to carry out the method recommended by the doctor to stamp out the disease.

.4 AMMANFORD. POSTPONED.—Owing to the lamented death of the father of Dr. Vaughan Thomas, the lecture, advertised to be delivered at Christian Temple was postponed. THE WORLD'S FAMOUS PUZZLE PICTURE, "Sentence of Death," by the Hon. John Collier, R.A., can only be seen in this neigh- bourhood with the Amman Valley Picture Framer. Don't forget that "A room without pictures is like a house without windows." See advert, on front page. THE ELECTION OF U.D. COUNCILLORS.— Nonminations take place to-day (Thursday) at noon,. several hours after we go to press. The withdrawals are fixed for Tuesday next, so the list of actual candidates will be pub- lished in our next issue. ELECTION N, EWS.-M. Cohen, the well-known Draper and Clothier, has opened a Boot and Shoe Department. Before purchasing your Boots, come and see our window's and com- pare prices. A special show of Men's and Boys' Suits; the latest Shirts, Ties, Collars, Hats, Caps, Underwear, &c.—Note address 19 & 23, Quay Street, Ammanford. ROAD METALLING.—The county authority has at last been roused to its responsibility with regard to the good maintenance of the wounty road in the urban area, for we note with satisfaction that the tteani roller has paid a welcome visit to College-street, where a thick layer of much-needed metalling is being laid. MR. COHEN'S NEW DEPARTMENT.—In addi- tion to the special show made in the clothing 1ind drapery lines of Mr. Cohen's shops in Quay-street, Ammanford, a new department for boots and shoes has been opened, and at- toention is called to the windows by the cheap- ness and variety of the display made. SUPERINTENDENT OF JUVEEILE WORK.—Mr. Sam Jenkins, who is the grand superintend- ent of juvenilework in connection with the I.O.G.T., attended a meeting of the executive at Llanelly on Wednesday afternoon in last week, and in the evening presided over a mates meeting of children. It is interesting to know that there has been an all-round increase in the children's tents during last year. AN OLD ESTABLISHED business, with a splendid stock, at prices to suit all, ean always command attention when a big sale is on, ajui Mr. Carruthers, with his unrivalled assortment, challenges comparison in thwse days of keen competition. The advert, t, ? on (jar front page gives some details of the stock and special featurerd,* but a cordial invitation ite extended to all who wish to bay well and bj^F cheaply. MOOTED GOLF LINKS.—Present indications point to the formation of a golf elub and the eonstruction oil golf links on the Bettws Mountain. The project ie being taken up enthusiastically amongst the devotees of the HHimer pastime, and the consent of the lard j ,f the manor has been obtained. The matter is now under the consideration of the Parish Council. It is Highly improbable that tills latter body will raise any objeetion, so that the formatien of golf links, within easy xvach of Ammanford is well within the limits Of possibility. AMMANFORD SPORT-S GBOEKD COMPAXY.— Ifhe first general meeting ef the psonaoters and first shareholders was held on Monday evening at the Cross Inn Hotel, for the f purpose of allotting the shares. Practically all the capital has been subsciibed, and every- thing points to a prosperous concern. The irst public meeting of shareholders will be held on Wednesday, the Uth iust, at the C-roas Inn Hotel, at 4,46. p.m., when directors and officials will be e lected. The new Ground is being prepared for the sports to be held on April 11th, and a record entry ifc anticipated. 110 CARS A DAY IN EVCLAKD.—Last week, as record was established, when it would titke probably half-a-dozen other car building inns in this country to equal. In a single ordinary working day. without any special stiniulil save the stimulus of public demand waiting to be satisfied without even knowing antil the day's and how many vehicles had actually been completed, the Ford Motor Company, of Manchester, assembled in their Trafford Park Works no lees than 110 Ford cars. The assembly included also the fitting of bodies and the additions of all accessories. It may be added that there are Ford cars in stock at Mr. David Jones's motor garage, Ammanford. YOUNG LIBERALS.—The local branch of the League of Young Liberals held its local parliament on Tuesday night, when the Navy Estimates were introduced by arrange- ment by the Leader of the Opposi- tion (Mr. W. L. Smith). The at- tendance of members was not gratifying, with the result that the discussion of the estimates was adjourned. It was agreed that Mr. Lewis Jones, of Merthyr, and Mr. Caradoc Rees, of Liverpool, be invited to address public meetings in the near future, and also that a social of members of the branch be arranged. SERIOUS ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVERTED.— A serious accident was only narrowly averted in College-street on Tuesday evening, when a horse attached to a trap boltedirom the Show- field-lane. It dashed across the street, head- long towards the entrance of the premises of Messrs. Harries Bros., ironmongers, but luckily the kerb of the pavement caused the trap l to swing round, with the result that the restless animal was flung on the pavement, missing the large plated window by inches. The two shafts were broken, and the horse, which belonged to Mr. Owen Phillips, grocer, was slightly injured. There was no < one in the vehicle at the time. DEBT ON Y.M.C.A. BUILDINGS.—Efforts for II the reduction of the heavy debt remaining on | 1 the Ammanford Y.M.C.A. Buildings are con- templated, and on Saturday last Mr. George I W. Rankin, who will be remembered as the organiser of the campaign for raising £ 12,000 towards the Swansea Y.M.C.A., was to have met the management committee, but failed to do so owing to ill-health. A good number of the members attended, and they were naturally disappointed to hear of Mr. Rankin s in- 'Tlt, an d the wish fol. ability to be present, and the wish for his speedy restoration to his wonted health and remarkable activity was expressed. Mr. Rankin is now engaged in the collection of X40,000 in twelve days at Bristol. Should he appear within the gates of Ammanford the inhabitants would be well advised to look after, their money for his powers of organisa- I tion and persuasion are wonderful. HOME CIRCLE.—It was evident from the 1 erowd which- gathered outside the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday evening last waiting for open doors that the spacious hall would he crowded from the outset. Ten minutes after the doors were ) thrown open the building was packed to its utmost limits. An excellent programme was prepared by the enterprising secretary, and i carried out under the directorship of Mr. W. j A. Lewis, Quay-street. A noticeable feature •j of these gatherings is the willingness of J) young men to preside, numbers of them 6 doing so for the first time in their IIves. The following programme was gone through Solo, Mr. Sam Jenkins; duet, Mr. Griffith Jones, and Miss Mair Jones, Tirydail; recitation, Master Brinley Jones, Bettws; solo, Miss Rhianydd Hopkins; solo, Master David John Roch, Talbot-road. A most interesting ad- dress was given by the Rev. T. Francis, Hendre.

I BRYNAMMAN. EW DEACONS.—Most probably the number of deacons at Gibea will be added to at an early date. YNYS AMMAN.-The dispute at this colliery has not been settled up to the time of writing these notes. CORRECTION.—An error crept into these notes last week in connection with the accident that befel Mr. John Jones. It should have been 'his hand slipped" and not "his head slipped." BURIAL.The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, Penrhiw, Llandilo-road, was buried at Siloam on Tuesday of this week. The Rev. Thomas, Cwmgorse, Officiated. FLYING VISIT.—Mrs. White (nee Miss Catherine Lake), South Africa, paid her native place a visit last week. Her stay was of a short duration. She returned last Friday morning. AcCIDENT.-WililSt following his employ- ment at the East Pit, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, Mr. William Thomas, Glyn-road, had the misfortune to crush his foot one night last week. SINGING FESTIVAL.—Although it is freely spoken that the Siloam congregation intend holding an eisteddfod at Easter, it is now officially announced that they are still in favour of the annual singing festival. LITERARY.—"Sincerity of Purpose" was the subject of an interesting paper which was read by Mr. T. Morris Wa lters, Mount Pleasant, at the meeting of the Gibea Young Men's Society, last Sunday morning. Mr. Noah Rees presided, and along with Messrs. W. J. Walters (C.M.), Gomer Lloyd, William Jones, and D. Arafnah Thomas, spoke in a complimentary manner upon the treatise at the close. ENGAGEMENTS.—The lower Brynamman Orchestral Society, which is conducted by Mr. Tom Morgan, assisted the Bethania (Glanamman) Choir in producing "Bel- sliazzer's Feast," on Thursday and Saturday last, and were a great asset towards the success of the performances. Mr. Gwilym M. Jones, the talented accompanist, of the Brynamman and District Choral Society, met with a great reception at the Gwynfe concert last Friday evening. TUB PULPIT.-Large congregations attended Hermon last Sunday to hear Miss Rosina DaviNO, Treherbert, who preached inspiring discourses. In the mornmg and afternoon solos were rendered by Mrs. W. J. Williams, Ammanfryn. Mlvr. Day lek; was greatly im- preessed, by the excellent singing at the ser- vices, and expressed a wish to pay a return visit soon. Mrs. Williams and Miss Davies are conducting services under the auspices of the Merched y De" Temperance Union in Cardiganshire throughout this week. -At -Beiiqanla, Mr. Totti Helin Thomas, a student from Carmarthen, occupied the pulpit. —The Lent Service at St. Catherine's was in charge of the Rev. W. R. Jones, B.A., Organisar, Sanday School Union. ElrTMDDFO-S.-Althougli the eisteddfod has nowadays to fac* a ntimber of connter-attrac- tions, tbe one keld at Ebeneaer last Saturday tarsed od to be an excellent success. A good attendance showed great interett in the keenly contested items and the committefe were aioro than satisfied with the result of their labours. Mr.Godfrey Evuns, Banwen, made an ideal chairman, and Mr. Griffith Morgan, Banwen Council Schools, conducted in a manner that ought to place him OIl the National platform. Mrs. W. J. Williams, Ammanfryn. adjudicated the mueical items, "Ceidrvm," Slanainman, the literary items and penillion singing, whilst Mr. William Thomas (Bungalow) was entrusted with the handwriting. The following is the list of awarde, .bolo for children under "8 1, Eluned Davies, Glyn-road 2, G. H. Llewelyn, Glyn-road; consolation prizes being awarded by Mrs. J. WillifAiiiig to Bryn Maddock, Bryn Avenue, and Gwyneth Thomas, School- road. Recitation for children under 8 1, Gwenni e Thomas, Goleufryn; 2, Christina Cook, Cwmgorse. Recitaton for children under 12 1, Mary Kate Peregrine, Neuadd- road; 2, Lizzie Llewelyn, Park-lane. Solo for children under 12 1, Blodwen Thomas, School-road 2, May Thomas, School-road, and a consolation prize was given by Mr. Williami to Nellie Davies, Park-lane. Solo for children under 16 1, Jane Williams, Pia; 2, Blodwen Thomas, School-road. Recita- tion for children under 1(5 1, S. A. Cook, Cwmgorse; 2, Emrys Lewis, Waunleishon. Handwriting for children under 14 1, Rhoda Jones, Cannon-street, and the second prize which was added to by Messrs Godfrey Evans and William Thomas was divided between Hannah Jane Evans, School-road and Hannah Mary Davies. Penillion singing for children under 16 1, Divided between David John Bevan, Glanamman, and Haydn Williams, Banwen House; 2, Rachel Morgan, Park- street. The manner in which this item was appreciated clearly evidenced the fact that penillion singing still has a place upon the eisteddfod platform. Englyn Cywreinbeth" Mr. Rees Jonew, Llandilo-road. Soprano solo Miss Esther A. Davies, Llandilo-road. Tenor solo Mr. Tom B. Williams, Mountain- road. Versed "Orgim Newydd Ebenezer" Mr. Daniel Thomas, Cwmgorse. Baritone solo Mr. Idris Smith, Cwmgorse. Duett for children under If) Edna and Nellie Davies, Park-lane. E-.isay, Sunday Obser- Vallee" Mr. David J. Davies, Goleufryn. Champion solo: Mr. Idris Smith, (witigome. Open recitation Miss Ceinwen Smith, Cwm- gorse. Party of eight Mr. T. Harries and friends, Cwmllynfell. Mrs. W. J. Williams complimented the committee for selecting solos that not only were good test pieces, but of the kind that had, a moral lesson attached to them, and her ad vice to some of the young competitors, shouldprove an acquisition for future success. She also spoke in favourable terms of the competent accompaniments of Messrs. Gwilym M. Jone:3 and Ted Morgan, A.L.C.M., who presided at the organ. Alderman W. J. Williams, J.P., who was present; in a neat little epeech, expressed the desire to see more functions of the kind in the district, as they were the means of bringing out and cultivating many talents which would otherwise have been unheard of. The Rev. H. O. Jones proposed a vote of thanks to all those who had been instrumental in making the meeting such a success, which was seconded by Mr. Evan R. Williams. The singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau brought the enjoyable evening to a close, the solo being taken by Mrs. W. J. Williams. The duties of secretary were in the hands of Mr. David J. Davies, Goleufryn, whilst Mr. Alun Williams, Glyn-road, was the treasurer.

f TYCROES. THE AMMAN V ALLRY PICTURE FRAMER vitits Tycroes occasionally, and if you don't see him drop a post-card to John A. Hyams, 4, Talbot-road, Aii)iiianrord.-See advert, on front page. REHEARSAL.—Quite a number of young "canaries" proceeded to Cefnferach and Llan- lluan on Sunday last to attend the rehearsal for the Methodist Annual Gymanfa Ganu. The conductor is Mr. S. K. Parry, The Schools. It is rumoured that "toasted picks" were more of a draw than love for singing. SUCCESSES.—It is very pleasing to note the success of our young Eisteddfodwvr. At Noddfa on Saturday, the following from Tycroes and district won prizes Misses Millie Rees, Dorothy Evans and Maggie Jones won prizes for recitations. The adjudicators at the above eisteddfod hailed from our village; Mr. David T. Lewis adjudicated the singing, while Mr. Gwilym Jones acted in the same role for recitations. FOOTBALL.—In spite of the fact that only ten men journeyed to Felinfoel on Saturday, they only got beaten by a try. The follow- ing is the team for Thursday (against Anchor Rovers in Ammanford), and against Tumble on Saturday Moc. Jones; Tommy Jones, W. J. Richards, Luther Thomas, Harries, Jim Isaac, Ike Evans; Treharne, A. Long, Clements, 1. Price, D. W. Davies, Will Thomas, Ivor Rees, W. J. Evans. DEATH.—Another little child was buried at Caersalem on Tuesday aiterrioon, being the second funeral at the above churchyard since last week. On Monday week last, Gwyneth, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Job Vauglian, Brynhyfryd, Tycroes, was in school, and to all appearances hale and hearty. That nighty however, she was attacked by a severe croup cough, which generated into so dangerous a state that the little one succumbed on Friday last. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was well attended. The cortege was headed by the scholars of the Council Schools where the deceased was a bcholar. The children contributed a wreath also. In the absence of the Rev. J. T. Davies, pastor (who was indisposed), the Rev. D. J. Moses, Moriah, officiated. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.-Tlic local branch of the West Wales Federation of the above Council held a meeting at Hendre Chapel on Friday evening last. The following local chapels had representatives present :—Hendre -Bethesda, Moriah, Caersalem; Saron— Gibea. The Rev. J. Francis presided and the Rev. D. J. Moses carried on the secretarial duties in the absence of the Rev. J. T. Davies. A little time ago mission meetings had been held in the district under the auspices of the Free Church Council, and the various members gave a brief account of their respective meet- ings. Arrangement were then made to hold meetings at various chapels in the district during the summer months. Appended is a list of them :—April At Bethesda Chapel, Mr. S. R. Parry, Tycroes, will lecture on "Perthynas yr Ysgol Sul a'r Eglwys. May At Gibea, Mr. David Morgan, Saron, wiH lecture on "Cwmhwysderau athrawon. June At Caersalem, Mr. Jacob Jenkins, Moriah, will lecture on "Y moddion gpreu i wreud yr ysgol yn llwyddiant." July At Hendre, M-r. Tom Williams, Gibea, will read a paper on "Yr ysgol Sul fel cyfleusdra i feithrin ysbryd cenhadol." August In Moriab, Mr. David Davies, Caersalem, will read a pAper on "Yr Ysgol Sul yn ei pherthynas a'r plaijt." September,! At. Saron, Mr. John Edwards, Hendre, will apeak on "Yr YsgoJ Sul yn ei pherthynas a'i llyfr." "IF

I LLANDEBIE. THE AMMAN VALLEY PICTURE FRAMER, is in Llandebie every week, and if you don't see. him drop a post-card to John A. Hyams, 4, Talbot-road, Ammanford.—See advert, on front page. ELECTION NEWS.—M. Cohen, the well-known Draper and Clothier, has opened a Boot and Shoe Department. Before purchasing your Boots, come and see our windows and com- pare prices. A special show of Men's and Boys' Suits; the latest Shirts, Ties, Collars, H^s, Caps, Underwear, &c.-Note address 19 & 23, Quay Street, Ammanford. ?-LICL COURT CASE.-At the Llanelly Police Court on Monday, Richard Roberts, Ca-e Owen, Llandebie, was fined 10s. in- clusive or seven days for travelling on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway without a ticket. Mr. T. R. Ludford ap- peared to prosecute, and said that at Cwm- mawr Roberts got out of the train on the wrong side and tried to get away without paying his fare. I.O.G.T.-Tlie Llandebie Lodge held their usual weekly sesion at the Wesleyan Chapel last Wednesday week. The Chief-Templar, Bro. D. B. Davies presided. This Lodge has done remarkably well since it was inaugurated last January. The membership is well over a hundred, which goes to show that the Order has been well received in the village. Bro. W. A. Lewis, the special Deputy G.C.T., was in attendance and stated that he was de- lighted with the way the Lodge was progress- ing. Sister B. Williams has been elected Superintendent of Juvenile Work. The Lodge meetings are very interesting and the mem- bers; usually indulge in music or stump speeches, after the business has been trans- acted. At the last session an impromptu debate was held, the subject being "Should I.O.G.T. members visit Cinemas?" Some very good points were given. for and against. The winners were Bro. Willie Rees, and Bro. T. G. Mills. Two Sisters did extremely well. The Good of the Order Committee are arranging) some good programmes for the near future.