The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

BETTWS. A rare mus i ca l treat awaited all who rare musical treat awai,ted all who' .ded their way to Capel Newydd, Jws, last Thursday evening, on the asion of the concert which was held swell the funds of the local Recep- i Committee, from which a sum of o has already been expended in ts. The chapel was well filled, and the artistes did admirably, and 2!ry one was heartily encored. adam Vaughan- Joshua, soprano, sang C'slad y Bryniau" and Sing ftly, Sing Lightly," and was well :eived. Madam May Roberts, con- lto, rendered" Nearer, my God, to lee" and Friend Mr. W. T. ses, tenor, England's Call and Mountain Lovers"; and Mr. W. yfnant Davies, bass, Cymru ,'dd" and Friend of Mine." The lets, Watchman, what of the Night?" and Springtime," were ad- mirably rendered by Messrs. Rees and Davies, and Mesdames Joshua and Roberts, as also was the quartette, Regular Royal Queen." Mr. John Roberts recited Noson Cyn y Frwydr (D. R. Griffiths) and J ud Browning" in rare style. Mr. R. J. Thomas, violinist, was well received on playing "II Trovatore" and Zigwenerfeisen." Miss Louisa Davies sang penillion composed for the occasion, ably accompanied on the harp by Mr. George Thomas. Miss Ceinwen Williams gave a pianoforte solo, and with the help of Mr. Thomas also accompanied the singers. All the artistes were well known locally, with the exception, perhaps, of Mr. W. Dyfnant Davies, and undoubtedly his services will be called for oftener in the future. The committee wish to thank all those who helped to make the effort a success, especially the artistes, and the able president, Ald. W. N. Jones, who gave a handsome donation to the funds. It will cheer them to better efforts still on behalf of the Bettws boys who are doing their bit at the I- ront. I hanks are also, due to the friends of Capel Newydd, who kindly lent the chapel for the occasion. The secretary, Mr. D. R. Griffiths; the chairman of the commit- tee, Mr. Wm. Fowler; and the trea- surer, Mr. Owen Morgan, put in a lot of useful work, and the success of the event was in considerable measure due to their efforts. The sum revised is about f-40.

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BRYNAMMAN. I Master Rees Rees, Bryn Villa, LI anciio Road, Brynamman, has been successful in passing the Intermediate Stage with Honours in pianoforte play- ing, at the examination recently held by the London College of Music. The cold snap has left its effects in Brynamman in many and various ways. So severe a frost in its keenness and durability has not been experienced in Brynamman district for 22 years. Thus saith the atmospherical observers and recorders. It has yielded a crop of patients for the medicos, influenza being rampant in the village. Many an aged native has fallen to its search- ing icy breezes. Dire inconveniences have been caused to householders in the way of frozen taps and burst pipes. Many a painful fall has been caused by treacherous cakes of ice which dct our principal thoroughfares, being remnants of the recent snowfall. Mr. Rhys D. Jones (Cwerydd), Brynamman, is sweeping the boards just new with his stanzas at eistedd- fodau. Appended is his successful englyn on Tino" (King of Greece), which was awarded the prize at Eben- ezer. Brynamman, on Saturday week: Hen deyrn gwydn, dirin gadno-ceryn certh Y crane Wil yvv Tino Rhwygo i nyth a Groeg wna o, Hwn yw gwron gohirio. Out of 16 competitors at a recently held eisteddfod at Freharris, he was the victor with the following stanza to the Bnthyll" ( Trout) Hwylus nofiwr, tlysni afon-braithwisg Y dyw' r brithyll eon Daioni Duw o dan don A dianaf saig dynion. Priv. Henry Jones, Barry Road, had a cordial reception at Ebenezer during the week. He is just recovering from shell shock, sustained while in action in France. Mr. Dan Thomas, Goleu- fryn, presided over a strong assembly. The following artistes took part:— Miss Hannah Hopkin and Mr. Lewis, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, sang, and recita- tions were given by Master Gwyn Meredith and Miss Gwennie Thomas. A quartette was contributed by Mr. Lewis and sisters, Gwaun-cae-gurwen. Mr. John Lewis, Glyn Road, gave a speech, and the hero of the evening was made the recipient of the usual sum of money, which was handed over by Mr. Thos. Jones, Glyn Road. Mr. G. M. Jones accompanied, and gave a recital on the organ. The singing of the National Anthem terminated the meeting. Congratulations to Mr. T. Idwal Walters, Park Street, on his success in gaining his certificate as second class colliery manager, as a result of a recent examination held at Cardiff under the Home Office Department. He had previously passed in mining with honours, and the advanced stage in mine surveying. He afterwards won a three-guinea scholarship in mining and chemistry under the Glamorgan County Council. Under the City and Guilds, London, he successfully nego- tiated the first year examination in surveying, and under the County Coun- cil the first year examination in mathe- matics. He has been tutored by the able Glamorgan county mining lec- turer, Mr. J. Henry Davies, M.E., Cwmgorse; while Mr. Morgan, head- master, Banwen Schools, coached him in mathematics. At Beth ania, in the course of the week, Priv. Richard Evans, of the Tunnelling Section, was accorded an encouraging send-off. Mr. Willie Owen presided over a pretty large audi- ence. Messrs. R. J. Jones (head- master), Cefnbrynbrain, and Bryn Rees accompanied. Solos were rendered by Master Freddie Jones, Miss Lizzie J. Morris, Rhosamman; Mr. Griffith Williams, Brynamman; Miss Lilian Evans, Brynamman Hotel; and Madam Oliver Jones; duet by Messrs. Tom Jones, Cwmllynfell, and Mr. John Morris, Rhosamman. The latter also gave a solo. A flute trio was played by Messrs. E. J. Morgan, D. Enoch Isaac and Oliver Roberts, Brynamman. Mr. T. Morris Walters (Butts) gave a short speech and verses, and Miss Cissie Thomas, Brynamman, sang .1 God be with you" to terminate the proceedings, the audience swelling the chorus. The specified sum of money was handed over by the chairman. i Soldier Honoured.-On Tuesday evening, a large crowd congregated at Gibea Vestry to bid adieu to Lieut. John Henry Jones, R.W.F., who has been on a short leave from the trenches at his home, Nantmelyn House, and among his friends much enthusiasm prevailed. Mrs. (Dr.) J. Lloyd Owen ma,de a capital president, and delivered very good speeches during the proceedings. Mr. Arthur Williams ably accompanied the following vocalists:—M'ss May Thomas, Mr. Garfield Roberts, Madame Nedhall, Mr. David John Evans; violin duet, Sisters Eurfron and Sally Williams; trio, Messrs. E. J. Morgan, D. Enoch Isaac, and Oliver Roberts (flautists); recitations, M'iss Tydwen Williams, Miss Lizzie Llewelyn, Miss Bessie Jones, Mesdames H. Roberts, W. J. Williams. Messrs. Jenkin Jones and Wm. Jones, and the Rev. W. D. Thomas addressed the gathering, and Miss Cissie Thomas rendered verses composed for the occasion. She was accompanied by Mr. Tom Davies, Belle Vue Terrace. The hero of the evening was accorded a rousing wel- come when he appeared to receive the usual sum of money. He acknow- ledged the gift in an interesting speech, and also spoke later on as to what was best to send the boys out in the trenches. Mr. Ted Evans (Alawydd Arr.man) sang Plas Gogerddan and the National Anthem to terminate a splendid event. The potato question is having thorough attention and consideration in Brynamman, especially among young horticulturists who have taken up gar- dening as a hobby. Interesting and instructive discussions are heard wher- ever a group of amateurs congregates. It seems that once a thaw sets in, it will be a case of coats down and sleeves up. We wonder if there is enough economic pressure and need prevailing to bend a few lccal rigid, inflexible backbones in obedience and homage to the country's call, and honest labour's claims? The idea of becoming a knight of the pick and spade brings to many a sense of repul- sive humility, they having ever asso- ciated the healthy and honest hobby with the reputation of Dartmoor. Beginners over their teens" probably will have to pay a painful penalty for the few hours' excavaticn, simply be- cause that they did not start practising sooner, when the bones were more re- sponsive to physical exercise. A thou- sand darts will cross a thousand spines before many potato trenches are dug. Lower Brynamman has had in- structions respecting potato planting in the coming spring. It has been con- sidered as an infected area, and new seed is to be planted. Upper Bryn- amman is impatiently waiting for in- structions, and should a thaw set in soon, gardening will have to be delayed for want of enlightenment on the matter. In many instances there are stocks of seeds from last year's growth without a speck of disease. It would be well to be informed whether we are allowed to plant these tubers or not. ft At a meeting of the Glynbeudy workmen, held at Siloam Chapel Vestry on Monday afternoon, a report was given by Mr. T. Morris Walters (Butts) of the business transacted at the Swansea Hospital Works Governors' meetings for the last two years, during which periods he had been representative on the Board. Many suggestions were put forward as to the advisability of securing similar accounts at the end of each year. Former representatives claimed that they had done so, but not under such advantageous circumstances as had the report at that meeting. Messrs. Arthur Morgan (tinman ) chairman of the conference in question, and Tom Mor- gan (weigher), who had previously been elected to represent the works on the Board of Governors for 1917, were prevailed upon to secure a seat on the Board of Management during the present year, and to do their best to get it passed that a privilege ticket be granted to all governors to visit the hospital whenever they deemed it necessary, unless circumstances at the time made admission impossible. Mat- ters respecting the administration of the Compensation Act were introduced by Mr. Gomer Lloyd, but the meet- ing ruled that it was then inopportune to deal with the question. It was re- solved, after some exhaustive discus- sion, that the Glynbeudy representa- tives (Messrs. H. J. Williams and E. J. Morgan, superintendents) on the Belgian General Committee make an appeal on behalf of the workmen for a statement of accounts, in order that they and all contributors should know how matters stood financially. It was remarked that in some districts collec- tions had not been- conducted for various lengths of time, while Glyn- beudy Works tendered their contri- butions regularly. Mr. E. J. Morgan, treasurer, gave a lucid and detailed report as to the position of the works' Charity Fund, which shewed a balance of over £9 I in hand, over £ 200 having been contributed since the fund was inaugurated. Owing to complaints alleged to have been made, the ques- tion was brought forward as to whether the meeting deemed it advis- able to suspend contributing for a period or not, until the sum in hand would sink to a certain extent. It was eventually decided to postpone making a resolution, and convene a special general meeting to deal with this matter in particular.

CWMAMMAN. I Who was the young gentleman who called at a certain barber' s shop at Glanamman the other day for a skave, and left, leaving his bowler hat behind ? The congregation of Bethesda Chapel, last Sunday evening, passed a resolution in favour of the prohibition of alcoholic drinks until six months after the war. Many will no doubt be delighted to hear that Mr. Evan Daniel Llewelyn, Pleasant View, Glanamman, has been recently appointed an under-manager at Ponthenry, Gwendraeth Valley. Mr. Llewelyn is well known in the dis- trict, having worked at the Gelly- ceidrim CoIl iery for many years as a repairer and fireman. He is also well known to many in West Wales, having won numerous timbering competitions. We all heartily congratulate him. The long misunderstanding that has existed between the workmen of the Gellyceidrim Colliery and the Raven tinworkers re the selling of tickets for the benefit of a fellow-wokman, was completely made clear last Thursday evening, when a deputation from both works met at New Bethel Vestry. It was decided that both works should accept tickets from each other, and do what they possibly can to make such benefits a success. We hope that other works in the district will fall in with this decision. A singing rehearsal was held last Sunday, at Bethesda Chapel, so as to be well prepared for the coming Sunday, when they will be holding their singing festival. The adults were under the baton of Mr. Ben Jones (bandmaster), assisted by an orches- tra, while the children were under the leadership of Mr. Stephei Rogerson. The singing of last Sunday,, indeed, reached a very high standard, and if they will do as well next Sunday, there is a fine musical treat in store for the inhabitants of the Cwm."

CWMGORSE. I The quarterly meeting of the Cwm- gorse & District Co-operative Society, Ltd., was held at Siloh (C.M.). Cwmgorse, on Saturday last. Mr. B. J. Thomas (president) occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of members. The report shewed sales amounting to: Cwmgorse (Central), £ 4,014 4s. 2d.; Brynamman (Branch), £ 1,547 6s. 6d.; total, £ 5,561 10s. 8Ad.—an increase of £ 1,520 over last quarter and 12,449 over the corres- ponding period of last year. One hun- dred and seven new members were en- rolled during the year. There was a balance of £ 580 17s. Id., which was, at the recommendation of the commit- tee, disposed of as follows:— T o divi- dend at 2s. in the S., £ 512; Education Fund, 16; Redemption Fund, £30; Reserve Fund, 130; balance carried forward, S.2 1 7s. lid. The Society is in a highly satisfactory position. The election of president and committee resulted as follows:—President, Mr. T. Sandbrook; committee, Messrs. D. T. Beynon and W. T. Davies, Bryn- amman; Gwilym Williams, Gwaun- cae-gurwen; and 01. Jones, Cwmgorse.

GARNANT. The Rev. D. Lewis, B.A., then a curate at Brentford, West London, was the first Welsh clergyman to answer his country' s call at the out- break of the war, and joined the Public Schools and University Bat- talion as a private, and was subse- quently transferred to the R.A.M.C. After having been serving on the Somme and elsewhere in the trenches in France since July, 1915, he has recently been appointed a Chaplain to His Majesty's Forces in France, with the rank of Captain. The rev. gentle- man is the youngest brother of Dr. T. G. Lewis, who was in practice here some years ago, and of Mr. D. G. Lewis, solicitor, Gamant, and a for- mer pupil of Mr. T. M. Evans, soli- citor, Ammanford.

I GORSLAS. A grand concert was held at the Parish Hall, on Monday last, to wel- come home from the trenches Priv. George Davies. The following artistes took part:—Miss Blodwen Jones, Cross Hands; Mrs. Nicholas, Penygroes; Master Percy Hughes, Gorslas; Miss Irene Hughes, Gorslas; Mr. Edward Williams, Gorslas; Mas- ter Ivor Matthews, Cefneithin; Miss Edith Evans, Gorslas; and Mr. Evan Rees, Gorslas. The chair was taken by the Rev. A. Britten (vicar), and Mrs. Britten made the presentation with a few well-chosen words. The Penygroes Silver Band was in attend- ance, under the conductorship of Mr. Williams, Tycroes.

OS YDYCH YN DIODDEF oddiwrth Annwyd yn eich Pen, neu Gatar yn eich Ffroenau, nefl oddiwrth yr Anwydwst, neu Dwymyn y Gwair, y peth goreu posibl i chwi yw NOSTROLINE." Y mae'n lladd yr achos o honynt yn IIwyr. ac yn clirio'r pen a'r ffroenau a'r gwddf yn well na'r holl gyffyriau eraill a gynhygir i chwi. Dylai NOSTROLINE fod wrth law ymhob cartref. Meddyginiaeth ryfeddol ydyw i atal annwyd neu ei wella. Fe'i ceir oddi. wrth Fferyllwyr am 1/3 a 3/ neu drwy'r post am 1/5 a 3/3, oddiwrth y perchenogion, Harold E. Matthews a'i Gwmni. Fferyllwyr, Clifton, Bryste.

I GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN. Quite a gloom was cast over this district on Saturday evening, when the news was spread that Mr. John Evans, Abernant Road, Cwmgorse, had passed away after an illness only ex- tending over a few hours. Deceased, who was only 25 years of age, was exceedingly popular with everyone, and he always had a most pleasant and cheerful smile on his face. Great sympathy is felt with the family in their very sad and sudden bereave- ment. On Saturday evening, another mis- cellaneous concert and organ recital was held for Mr. Rees Williams, Dyffryn Clwyd, who has been in fail- ing health for a very long period. The concert was held at Carmel Chapel. The conductor was the Rev. B. D. Davies, Carmel. The selections on the organ were very nicely rendered by Mr. D. Roberts, A.Mus.L.C.M., organist at Carmel Chapel. The fol- lowing artistes also contributed to the progra,mm,e:-Soprano, Miss Jennie Evans, Garnant; contralto, Madame Ceinwen Morris- Thomas, Tai' rgwaith; tenor, Mr. Idns Smith, Cwmgorse; baritone, Mr. James Glyn Davies, Cwmllynfell; elocutionist, Mr. Dan Jones, Gwaun-cae-gurwen; penillion singers, Messrs. Richard and Herbert Morgan, Brynamman, and Mr. John Evans, Cwmgorse; harpist, Mr. Joe Ap Morgan, Gwaun-cae-gurwen. On Wednesday evening, at the Gwaun-cae-gurwen Public Hall, a grand benefit concert was held for Mr. Hugh Jones, Tal rgwalth, who, through illness, has been unable to follow his occupation for a period of two years. The president for the even- ing was Mr. Rees Evans, C.M., while the Rev. Er A. Davies, B.A., conducted in his usual able manner. The following artistes contributed to the prograrnme:-Soprano, Miss Jennie Evans, Garnant; contralto, Madame Ceinwen Morris-Thomas, Tai' rgwaith; soloist, Miss Mary Hughes, Tai'r- gwaith; tenor, Mr. Richard Owen, Brynamman; baritone, Mr. Owen Morgan, Glanamman; penillion. Miss Llinos Thomas (thrice National win- ner), Glanamman; violinist, Mr. Willie Edwards, A.I.U.M., Glan- amman; pianoforte soloist, Master Johnny Allen, A.L.C.M.; elocu- tionist, Miss Miriam Evans, Glan- amman; accompanist, Mr. Ted Mor- gan, A.L.C.M., Brynamman. On Monday evening, at Tabernacle, cwmgorse, a reception and presenta- tion concert was hJd for Gunner William Jones, on his return from the fighting line of France. The building was crowded, and the hero was ac- corded a most enthusiastic welcome home. The conductor for the evening was the Rev. T. M. Roderick, and he also made the presentation on behalf of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. On behalf of the Ladies' Guild, Mrs. Johnny James presented Gunner Jones with a sum of money. Mr. Jones briefly responded. The following contributed to the • pro- gramme:—Mr. John O. Rees, Miss Morfydd Davies, Miss Dinah Hicks, Miss Irene Austin, Miss Rosie Phil- lips, Miss Lizzie M. Jones, Miss Irene Morgan, Messrs. David Morris, Morgan Watkins, Madame Olwen Watford, Miss Nancy Jones, Madame Deborah Jones, Mr. John H. Morgan, Mr. W. Price Rees, Mr. Tim Jones, Mr. Evan Roderick, Mr. Ben T. Jones, Mr. Oswald Davies, Mr. John Evans. Messrs. John O. Rees and David J. Evans, C.R.A.M., accom- panied.

LLANDILO. Sergt. Robert Crabbe, an old Terri torial, has been home on sick leave from a London hospital, after service in France. He had previously been with the Army in Salonica. The death occurred this week of Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, wife of Mr. Thomas Cooper, of Cawdor Cottages, Ffairfach, and late butler at Golden Grove. The deceased was in her 71st year. For the first time for many years, the Towy River has been frozen over near the railway station, Llandilo, and elsewhere there are long stretches of ice near each bank. The River Cennen, too, is frozen over in places where the stream runs sluggishly. The friends assembling at the Davies' Memorial Hall, a branch church from the Tabernacle, have re- ceived a set of iitdividual communion cups from Councillor John Stephens and Mrs. Stephens and family, of London House, Llandilo, as a token of their gratitude to the Lord Almighty for His protection and restoration of their beloved son, Sergt. William Stephens." Miss Margaret Thomas, of Pentre, Crescent Road, Llandilo, who died 29th October last, left estate of the gross value of f-5,760, of which £ 5,359 is net personalty. The testator left her interest in property at Cwm- berin and her shares in the Southern Railway Company of Ireland to her sister Annie, her interest in the farming stock. &c., to her brothers WiHiam David and Thomas, and the residue of her estate to Annie, Mary, Bessie, Eleanor, and Esther Thomas, Mar- garet Wilkins, and Annie Burgess in equal shares. Colonel Wm. Jas. Morris, of Glan- brydan Park, Manordilo, who died 29jh October last, left estate of the gross value of £ 12,137, of which ;il 1,757 is net personalty. Probate has been granted to Mrs. Margaret Agnes Lubbock, of Corringes Down, Kent, wife of Mr. Hugh Neville Lubbock, and Mr. Alfred James Shepheard, and Mr. Harold Beaumont Shepheard, both of 4, Broad Street Place, London, solicitors. The tes- tator left 100 guineas to Margaret Agnes Lubbock, 100 guineas to James Shepheard, 1200 to his gamekeeper, Edward Parry: £ 100 to his parlour- maid, Bona Pritchard; certain family portraits to his daughter, to devolve as heirlooms, and the residue of his estate as ot three-fifths in trust for his daughter Alice, and as to two-fifths in trust for his daughter Evelyn. A grand entertainment, under the auspices of the Tabernacle Sunday School, was held on Thursday last, in aid of comforts for the boys now serving with the Colours from the said chapel and district. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. D. Thomas, Abernant (the Sunday School superin- tendent), Mr. Wm. Lew,is Thomas (secretary) and Mr. David Jones, Towy Terrace (treasurer). The chair was occupied by Councillor John Stephens, London House, Llandilo, who was supported by the Rev. W. Davies (pastor), Mr. Gomer Henry (East Carmarthenshire county sur- veyor) and Mrs. Harries (Mardy House) The following items were gone through :—Recitations, Emrys Evans, Bronwen Thomas, Irene Edwards, Dilys Evans, Maggie Thomas, Verona Thomas, Willie Bach, Fred, Olwen Evans, Edith Edlwards, Evely,n Williams, Mesach Jones; songs, Lizzie Lewis, Willie Evans, Lottie, Bessie, Tabernacle Band of Hope Choir (conducted by Mr. Joseph Williams), Mildred, Brinley, Eirlys Jones, Lizzie M. Davies, Bessie, Eirlys, Amelia Mor- gan, John Davies, Enid, D. J. Davies and friends, Lizzie M. Davies, Minnie Evans, Henry Ivor Davies, Joseph Williams, Evelyn Williams; quartette, D. J. Davies and friends; dialogues, Bessie and Ethel, John Evans, Mrs. Evans, Misses Morris. The presentation of books to faithful Sunday School scholars was an event looked eagerly forward to by the crowded audience. The secretary, Mr. Wm. Lewis Thomas, presented same to Mrs. Harris, who handed them to the following, on behalf of the Sunday School. Out of a possible 50 times the school had been opened, the first four had been present 50 times:— Eirlys Jones, Station House; Dilys Evans, Ol wen Evans, and Arthur Evans, Tregeyb. The next four missed one Sunday:—Beatrice Edwards, Edith Edwards, Bryn Rose Villas; Annie Thomas and Amelia Morgans, Ivorites Terrace. About 30 in number were presented. The usual vote of thanks was proposed by the Rev. W. Davies, and ably seconded by Mr. Gomer Henry, to all concerned in giving the public such a treat. The presence of P.C. Thomas, late of Llanwrda, was a great asset to the order of the meet- ing. This treat was closed by singing God save the King."

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I LLANDEBIE. For the first time since the outbreak of war in 1914, the Llandebie Col- liery (Messrs. Cleeves, Ltd.) had a stoppage for lack of trucks, two days being lost. Mr. Robt. Mathews, Elryi, Llan- debie, provides the following records of rainfall for last year. During the year there was a total rainfall of 52.50 inches, as compared with 49.23 inches the preceding year. The figures for the various months are:— January, 6.06 inches; February, 5.84; March, 2.23; April, 3.39; May, 3.41; June, 2.98; July, 2.18; August, 3.80; Sep- tember, 4.26; October, 9.16; Novem- ber, 5.33; December, 3.86. Rain fell on 202 days, and the greatest downpour was on October 3rd, when 1.91 inches were registered. The month of October also proved the wettest in the year, there being only three days without rain.

PONTARDULAIS.- Mr. David Rees, Coedbach, has been engaged as roll turner at Clayton Tinplate Works continuously since 1880. He has now retired, giving place to his son of the same name. He has two sons on active service. Priv. Isaac Jones, son of Mr. Wm. Jones, Factory Road, has been severely wounded in the hand, and is lying ill in hospital in Manchester. Mr. Jones has four sons out on active service, and the only one left at home failed to qualify himself, being minus one finger. The mortal remains of the late Mrs. Allen, of Mumbles, were laid to rest at Llangadock, on Wednesday after- noon, passing through here with the p.m. tain (L. & N.W.R.). Al- thought the funeral had been announced as private, large crowds had assembled at the station to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. Her re- spected husband had been station- master here for upwards of 17 years, and during the whole of that lime she had been a most faithful communicant and zealous worker at Hope Congre- gational Chapel. Her removal from the place was a loss financially and otherwise. On Sunday evening, the pastor, the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.D., read a note of sympathy and condolence with the bereaved family, which was proposed, seconded and passed in silence, the vast congregation upstanding. Most of the employees at the station, both L. & N.W.R. and G.W.R., attended the funeral. Musical Successes.-We are pleased to record the following successes:— Pianoforte Diploma A.V.C.M. Getta Williams, Pencefnarda, Gors- einon. Intermediate Honours: Brynley Lewis, James Street. Junior Pass: Horace Williams, Myrddin Villa. Primary: Rachel Mary Roberts, Llan- dremorfawr; Annie Mary Griffiths, Factory Road; Glyndwr Thomas, Tynybonau. Preparatory Islwyn Wilson. London College of Music- Elementary Section—Honours: Wm. Elwyn Jones, Glyncollen Glynhir; Morfydd Griffiths, Glynllwchwr Road; Primary: Blodwen Clement, Pengelly, Grovesend; Islwyn Bevan, Maesyrhaf, Grovesend. R.A.M. and R. C. M. Associated Board—Grammar of Music, Division III.: Miss Gretta Williams, Gorseinon; Division II.: Miss Justina Bevan, Hendy, who gained maximum marks; Division I.: Wm. Elwyn Jones, Glynhir. All the above are pupils of Mrs. R. Leyshon Davies, F.V.C.M.

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