The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

BETTWS. I A warm welcome was given at Garnswllt to Priv. W. Bevan, of the New Zealand contingent, whose father, Mr. John Bevan, a native of the district, emigrated to the Colony sixty years ago, and died there in 1908. A social was held at Bettws Council School, on Tuesday evening, by the members of the Bettws Orchestral Band, who invited a few friends. The catering had been entrusted to lady friends, and the arrangements were all that could be desired, a splendid repast being provided. Afterwards there was a concert, presided over by Mr. Ben Johnson. Selections were given by the band, under the conductorship of Mr. Geo. 1. Thomas, L.L.C.M.; a reci- tation by Mr. David Williams; song, Mr. Owen Madden, who was encored; violin solo, Mr. E. Price, A.C.V.; euphonium solo, Mr. B. Davies; song, Miss Louisa Davies (encored); and pianoforte solo, Miss Lilian Harries. There was also an interesting competi- tion for the best story, won by Mr. Owen Madden, who was duly pre- sented with the prize by one of the vanquished. The members of the orchestra took advantage of the occa- sion to present their faithful accom- panist, Miss Ceinwen Williams, with a nice suede vanity bag, as a token of their appreciation of her services, voiced by the conductor, Mr. Geo. I. Thomas, who warmly acknowledged her aid and regular attendances at .the practices. A vote of thanks to the ladies, proposed by Mr. Owen Madden, seconded by Mr. T. Lewis, Penygroes, also a vote of thanks to the chairman, concluded a very happy evening.

TYCROES. I An interesting event took place on Wednesday evening last week, in the presentation by the congregation of Moriah Church to Mr. D. Watkins, Maesyboblen, Tycroes, who had been secretary for 42 years, of an address and silver-mounted walking-stick. The pastor, Rev. D. J. Moses, B.A., pre- sided, and the address was presented by Mr. W. Llewelyn, Fairwater. Mr. John Rees presented the walking-stick, and among the speakers was Mr. Jacob Jenkins. A recitation, Crown," was given by Mr. Jenkins, Mr. D. J. Anthony sang, and Miss Kate Gelly contributed verses composed for the occasion. The proceedings were very sociable and successful.

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I BRYNAMMAN. I Matters are getting vety stagnant industrially in the district. In most of the works playdays average about two during a week. The financial war certificates are attracting considerable interest here. Most of the works, places of worship, and schools have made preparations to receive contributions. Over £ 54 has already been received at the Upper Council Schools from the scholars. Mr. Johnny Wilki ns, Ardwyn, has recently obtained his certificate as second class colliery manager. As a result of previous examinations he suc- cessfully passed in Mining with honours. He has also passed in Mine Surveying and other phases of the art. Octogenarian Passes Atva-p.-We have this week to announce the death of Mrs. Jones, better known as Mrs. Jones y Voel." She was in her 81st year, and was one of the oldest of Brynamman inhabitants. During the last 50 years she acted as midwife and nurse, and had attended over 2,000 cases. She leaves a number of grown- up married children to mourn their loss of a tender and considerate mcther. Priv. W. R. Bowen, ministerial student, Cwmgarw Road, Brynamman, who is with the Mediterranean Force, somewhere on the Salonica front, sec- tion R.A.M.C., sends an interesting letter home, in which he states that he is quite fit again, having just recovered from an attack of dysentery. He sends a photo in which he figures among a very interesting group, there being a Serbian, Roumanian, Englishman, and two Welshmen, the other Cymro being Priv. W. D. Jones, Llandyssul. Priv. Bowen describes the incident as a representative meeting of the Allied nations. Two other deputies, a Mace- donian and an Albanian, were too late to be included in the group. Another successful eisteddfod was held under the auspces of the Gibea Band of Hope, on Saturday evening, at the edifice named. There was a strong audience, the competitors were numerous, and the competitions of a high order of merit on the whole. The adjudicators were:—Literary, Mr. Dl. Thomas, M.E., Gwaun-cae-gurwen; music, Mr. Evan Williams, Bryn- amman: secretary, Mr. J. R. Evans, Chapel Street;, treasurer, Mr. Jenkin Davies, Rhandir; accompanist, Mr. Fred Morgan. A.L.C.M. The follow- ing decisions were made:Solo under 9: 1st, Mary Hughes, Tai'rgwaith; 2nd divided between Elvira Davies and Mary Jones, Lower Brynamman. Recitation under 9: 1st, Nellie Jones, Glanamman; 2nd, Evelyn Williams, Gwaun-cae-gurwen. Solo under 12: 1st, Susie Howells, Glanamman; 2nd, Bessie Jones, Brynamman. Recitation under 12: 1st, Bessie Jones, Bryn- amman; 2nd, David Roderick, Gwaun- cae-gurwen. Solo under 16: H. M. Jones, Brynamman. Solo for boys under 16: Morgan Watkins, Gwaun- cae-gurwen. Recitation under 16: Nano Evans, Brynamman. Contralto solo: Prize divided between Mesdames Ceinwen Morris-Thomas, Gwaun-cae- gurwen, and Blodwen Jones-Davies, Glanamman. Best list of names suit- able to put on local habitations: Prize divided between Amaua" and Buddug." Bass solo: Mr. Owen Morgan, Glanamman. Treatise: Mr. David Evans, Alltwen. Soprano solo: Miss Esther Ann Davies, Brynamman. Tenor solo: Prize divided between Messrs. Garfield Roberts, Brynamman, and Evan Roderick, Gwaun-cae- gurwen. Open recitation: Miss Miriam Evans, Glanamman. Mr. Isaac R. Jones presided.

CWMAMMAN. I On Monday, a War Savings Asso- ciation was established in connection with Glanamman Council School. The children responded splendidly, the takings for the first day amounting to £16.. The pulpit of Bethania (C.M.) Chapel was occupied last Sunday even- ing by Mr. Robert Ellis, Garnant, who is yet only 20 years of age, and works at the Raven Tinplate Works. He delivered a most impressive sermon. In the current issue of the Geninen, the Rev. Rhys J. Huws, Bryn Seion, has an able article, en- titled Gwerth." The article is char- acteristic of Mr. Huws' usual origin- ality and freshness of thought, and is written in chaste Welsh. At the eisteddfod held at Gibea Chapel, Brynamman, last Saturday, Mrs. Blodwen Jones-Davies shared the contralto solo with Madame Ceinwen Morris- Thomas, Gwaun-cae gurwen; while Miss Miriam Evans captured the open recitation competition, and Mr. Owen Morgans won the baritone solo. The death in action is recorded of Corpl. Arthur Hopkins, R.W.F., somewhere on the banks of the River Tigris. His wife received the sad news from the War Office last week. Arthur, previous to answering his coun- try's call, worked at the Raven Tin- plate Works. He was a native of Neath, but came to this district many years ago. The deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved young widow and two children. At an examination at Cardiff recently, under the Home Office Department, Mr. Stuart Evans, Glan- amman, was successful in gaining a certificate as second class colliery mana- ger. Mr. Evans has also previously passed the lower examination in Coal Mining under the Board of Education, South Kensington. Mr. John Bevan, I Tirycoed Road, has also received the fireman's certificate at an examination held at Llanelly. The remains of the late Mrs. James, widow of the late David James (or better known as Dafis Bach "), who predeceased her m¥y years ago, were laid to rest last Tuesday afternoon at Bethesda burial-ground, in the pre- sence of a large number of mourners and sympathisers. Mrs. James, who was 71 years of age, was well known in the district, being of a kind and generous disposition. She leaves many children, all of whom are married. The funeral rites were performed by !he Rev. John Thomas, Bethesda. A very large crowd gathered at Bethesda Chapel to give a hearty wel- come to Driver Tom Davies, R.F.A., when home from the Front on ten days' leave. The Rev. J. Thomas presided, while Miss Otwen Thomas and Mr. Idris Morgans assisted the soloists at the piano. 'The following were the entertainers:—Miss Gwenny Rees, Miss Nellie Jones, Madame Llewelyn- George, Miss Nancy Jones, Mr. Willie Davies, Mr. Ben Jones, Mr. Stephen RogersSn, Mr. Owen Morgans, and Mr. Morgan R. Roberts. Mr. Edwin Rees (Ceidrim) also sang some verses of his own composition. The hero was presented with a substantial sum by the Chairman, which he suitably acknow- ledged. The Bethania Dramatic Society, known as Y Ddraig Goch," pre- sented their new drama, Richard Jones-Davies, Esq. at the Palace Theatre (kindly lent for the occasion by Messrs. Richards Bros. ), last Wednesday evening, to an overcrowded audience. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Henry Folland, Frondeg, the chair was taken by the Rev. J. Ol iver, Bethania, at the request of Mrs. Henry Folland, who vvas present representing her husband. The accompanist was Mr. Griff. Lewis, F.T.S.C. Previous to perforrring the drama at the Palace, the company had already successfully presented it on two occasions at Gar- nant. They again did exceedingly well last Wednesday evening, and are to be congratulated upon their clever acting. There was not a dull moment in the fully three hours they occupied the stage.

GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN. I On Saturday next, the inhabitants of Gwaun-cae-gurwen and Cwmgorse will be greeted with the pleasant smiles of many ladies who will be selling flags and satchets on behalf of the- local Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. It is unanimously agreed. that the local committee is dbing most excellent work for our local heroes, and as its funds have lately been very considerably depleted, the committee feels confident that the Flag Day will bring a very substantial sum. On Thursday evening, at Taber- nacle, Cwmgorse, two more of our local heroes were honoured, viz., Sergt. Peter Rees, who has been home on a few days' leave from Salonica, whither he returned last Monday; and Lce.-Corpl. W. R. Kendrick, who has seen much active service in Egypt and the Dardanelles, but is now em- ployed at the Cwmgorse Colliery. Mr. Rees Evans, C.M., presided, and Mr. Thomas Williams, Rock Shop, made the presentation on behalf of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. Instead of a speech, Lce.-Corpl. Kendrick gave thanks by rendering a violin solo (accompanied by Master Edgar Grif- fi,ths), for which he was very enthu- siastically encored. The following con- tributed to the programme:— Jennie Ware, Irene Austin. Rachel Morgan. David Morris, Miss Theo Ja-res, Miss Nancy Jones, Mr. John O. Rees, Miss Morfydd Davies, Mr. John R. Hughes, Madame Olwen Watford, Mr. David E. Jones, Mr. John Evans, Evelyn Williams, Miss Maggie Wil- liams, Madame Mary Rees. Madame Deborah Jones, Mr. Oswald Davies. Mr. David J. Evans, C.R.A.M., ac- companied

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I LLANDEBIE. Priv. Edgar Emlyn Evans, 2nd Batt. Grenadier Guards, of Gwalia, Llan- debie, formerly a police constable in the Carmarthenshire Constabulary, stationed at Llandilo, has been wounded by shrapnel shell in the right thigh, and is progressing favourably at the General Hospital, Rouen, France.

LLANDILO. The marriage took place, at the Registry Office, on Saturday last, of David John Davies, 1, Jones Terrace, Glanamman, to Martha Lizzie Howells, .31, Park Street, Lower BryncEmman. News has been received that Priv. Alec Davies, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J Young Davies, George Street, has been wounded in the arm and knee while fighting in France, and is now in hospital at Gravesend. An excellent opportunity is offered next week for Llandilo people to wit- ness the official film of The Tanks in Action," which is to be shewn at the Palace, Ammanford, on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday. The after- noon performance will not start until 3.15, after the arrival of the train, and there are two return trains available. viz., 5.17 and 7.30. The death occurred at Bank House, Llandilo, on Friday, 9th inst., of Miss Freda Jones, sister of Mr. O. D. Jones, Rhosmaen Street, in her 49th year. The funeral was at the Taber- nacle graveyard, on Monday, when the chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Jones (brother and sister-in-law); Mrs. Morgan Williams, Swansea (aunt); Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Edmunds; the Misses Davies; Rev. E. L. Jones and Miss Jones. Service was conducted at the house by the Rev. E. Lewis Jones, and at the chapel by the Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D., pastor of Memorial Hall, where deceased at- tended. assisted by the Rev. Wm. Davies (Cong.) Rev. Corris Davies (Wesleyan). and Rev. G. E. Wil- liams (Baptist). The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.

MAESYBONT. Presentation.-A joint meeting of the members of the Llanlluan and Cefnberach (C.M.) Churches, together with the Peniel Sunday School, was held in the Maesybont Council School, Llaiidebie. The object of the meet- ing was to publicly present their pastor, the Rev. D. Davies, and Mrs. Davies with a wedding present as an expres- sion of their good wishes and kind feel- ings towards them. The chair was occupied by Mr. H. Samways, Llan- lluan. Felicitous speeches were given by Messrs. T. Jones, Rhydgoch; D. W. Stephens, Capel Farm; W. Davies, Caerllwyn; R. Perkins, Ffynnon; D. Evans, Dyllgoed Uchaf; W. Evans, Dugoed; J. Morgans, Cwm; and Mrs. Samways, on behalf of the ladies. Mr. Stephens, Glan- nant, made the presentation on behalf of Llanlluan, and Mr. P. Perkins, Tynewydd, on behalf of Cefnbetrach. The gift took the form of a valuable roll-top desk made of oak, which was much admired. The children sang some folk-songs in Welsh, and Mr. D. Evans some penillion. The Rev. D. and Mrs. Davies suitably returned thanks in kindly speeches. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded a very pl easant meeting.

Ammanford Police Court. Monday, February 12th.-Before Aid. W. N. Jones, Dyffryn; Mr. D. Davies, Cilrhedyn; Mr. W. Llewelyn, Fairwater; Mr. Tom Morris, Garnant; Mr. J: Lewis, Bryn-Rhug; Mr. W. Williams, Penygroes; and Aid. W. J. Williams, Amanfryn. Thomas J. Thomas, Garn Farm, Llandebie, was summoned for having only one light on the front of his vehicle. P.C. D. Evans stated that at 7 p.m. on the 27th last month, he saw defen- dant driving, on Ammanford Square, a horse and trap not having two lamps in front. Defendant said: I didn't know I had to get them in Carmarthen; I know I have to get them in Gla- morgan. Fined 10s., inclusive of costs. Isaac Williams, butcher, Quay Street, Amman ford was summoned for a similar offence, at 9.15 p.m. on the 3rd inst. Fined ) Os., inclusive of costs. DRUNK ON SUNDAY. I Peter Bevan, Primrose Hill, Glan- amman, pleaded guilty to being drunk on the highway at Glanamman. P.S. Richards stated that at 12.45 p.m. on Sunday, 28th ult., he saw defendant leaving the Great Western Railway premises, and go on to Ceidrim Terrace, Glanamman. He was drunk. Defendant was in the habit of having beer in the week-days, and he and eight or ten others go down on the railway and colliery sidings drinking on Sunday morning and Sun- day evening. The Chairman: Where does he get the beer? I thought there was a re- striction of the sale on Saturday night. P.S. Richards: I bel ieve he gets it in the week-days during legal hours. In fining the defendant 9s., the Chairman stated that information had been given to the police that his mother kept the Colliers' Arms, and it is suggested he to a certain extent had been the means of the objection to her licence. He (the Chairman) wanted him to be very careful for the future. If he came there again he might be the means not only of injuring himself, but his mother as well.

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WAR LOAN MEETING at Ammanford. I- SCHEME FOR SMALL INVESTORS. There was a good attendance of residents at the meeting held on Mon- day evening, in the Y.M.C.A., to consider the Urban Council's scheme to enable small investors to participate in the War Loan. Mr. J. Davies, Chairman of the Urban Council, presided, and said they all knew the Government needed man power and money power, and the object of that meeting was to get money from those who could not fight in person. The Council was ready to advance £ 5,000 in allotments of £ 20 to anyone who made application for them. Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., Clerk to the Council, explained that on the 25th of last month the Council met to consider whether they should or should not borrow money with a view of in- vesting the same in the War Loan. It was felt they in this district should make a special effort to assist the Government at this stage of the great national crisis. He did not know that they were thankful enough for being so free from the horrors of war, but they felt the least they could do was to put their shoulders to the great national wheiel. It having been decided to borrow £ 5,000 for the purpose, he was instructed to enquire of the Local Government Board' whether such borrowing would be sanctioned. He received a reply. that there were no special powers conferred upon Councils to borrow, but Lord Rhondda sug- gested that the Council might by ar- rangement with their bankers invest a sum in the War Loan, and then re- allot it to residents of Ammanford in sums at the discretion of the Council, and repayable at a longer period of time than was granted by the War Loan. prospectus itself. The Council then set to work to formulate a scheme, which Mr. Evans proceeded to explain. Under this scheme the ratepayers have two years to pay the instalments. If a man applies for a £ 20 share he has to send S-3 with his application, and by eight quarterly instalments of £2 completes the purchase, thus getting his War Loan certificate of £ 20 for il9, and at the same time he receives interest on his instalments as they are paid, at the rate of 2t per cent., until the completion of the purchase, when, of course, the full interest of 5t per cent. is secured. If at any time the purchaser felt he could not keep up his repayments, he was at liberty to sell his s hare for what he had paid, and was therefore at no loss whatever on his investment. Aid. W. N. Jones then spoke in support of the scheme, pointing out that by purchasing a £20 lot, a clear profit of i. I was made at the start, and there was also interest at 2t per cent. until the lot was paid up. The scrip could be sold or transferred at any time, and there was no better security in the world. If this country was not worth fightin gfor, no other country was, and if it was not worth lending money to, no other country in the world was worth lending sixpence to. He stated he had a letter from Mr. Bonar Law, one of the finest business men, who said: The war, as it seems to me, has reached the position in which it is evident that the issue must largely depend upon the staying power of the competitors, and in my belief there is nothing which would do more to hasten a satisfactory peace than evidence of the financial stability of the United Kingdom, which would be shewn by the complete success of the War Loan." The Prime Minister, as they knew, had stated it was silver bullets that were going to win the war. Aid. Jones proceeded to g,ive a vivid resume of the events of the past 2i years, and observed that we had done wonders on every front, and to-day were stronger than ever we were; and if we only got a little more help, we would get through the Germans and accomplish the object, as set out by Mr. Asquith. with which we entered the war. We were fighting for liberty and everything that was worth fighting for, and we were asked by our brave lads who were fighting for us to send out more money, more guns, and more ammunition. How could we do that unless we subscribed to this War Loan? Ammanford was a patriotic town, and had done well; but it could 4c better. Just a few families in the place had subscribed £10,000 towards the War Loan, and by the aid of the small investors they could double that amount, and nothing would give them greater satisfaction or peace of mind than to know they had helped to bring back their own rela- tions and friends by subscribing to the War Loan. (Applause). The Chairman mentioned that the number of men from Ammanford Urban area now fighting was over 1.000. (Applause) Mr. Richards, J.P., Tirydail House; Councillor Wm. Evans, and Councillor D. George also spoke in support of the scheme. Mr. W. L. Smith, in proposing that the scheme be approved, asked whether they should not, individually and col- lectively, for the privilege of being able to follow peaceful pursuits and sit there to discuss such a scheme, be ready at once to go home and decide to put all their spare cash in the War Loan? Mr. Roberts, Heol Las, seconded the motion, which was carried unani- mously. Votes of thanks to the Chairman and speakers concluded the meeting.

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