The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

POOLES, Ammanford. TO-NIGHT & Friday 7-30. Saturday 3, 7, and 9. The Great Star Film- The SECRET WOMAN A Grand Serial: EKEMY WITHIN. COMEDY. GAUMONT GRAPHIC. Monday Next-Special Fox Production: The BULLY WHO PAID. # Nex::y. STELLA MARIS.

AMMANFORD. The Ammanford Rugby team journeyed to Pontardawe on Saturday last, and defeated the latter by six points. Mr. D. G. Davies, who has been returned a member of the Glamorgan County Council for Neath, is closely associated with Amman- ford, and an old member of the Urban Council. At the Church Room, on Tuesday, a social evening was held under the auspipces of the All Saints' Choir. About 60 sat down to a sumptuous repast provided by Mr. and Mrs. Pyle, College Street. Games, &c., were indulged in during the evening. Mr. W. Jones, son of Mr. J. C. Jones, of the New Inn Hotel, Ammanford, is on a visit home from East Africa £ • .er an absence of six years. He is pier master at Zanzibar, and had a great deal to do with the landing of troops for the East African campaign. With him are his wife and young child. An address on Dewi Sant was delivered at the Church Room on Monday by Mr. J. Henllan Jones. Mr. Dan Thomas, College Street, presided. The address was chiefly confined to the chil- dren, and held under the auspices of the Sunday School. A miscellaneous programme followed. We are pleased to see among us Mr. W. Howard Waters, 80, Wind Street, who has recently been demobilised. He is one of three brothers who have served their country during the great European conflict, and joined up during the early stages of the war. He was attached to the Welsh Guards, and saw considerable fighting in France. Now that the railway companies have n- creased the train service, it should not be difficult for the Urban Council to secure the running of late trains up the Valley from Swansea and Llanelly. A little agitation often tends to improve matters. Also there is the continuation of the Sunday trains. As matters are at present, many important enter- prises are considerably handicapped. The funeral of the late Mr. David Thomas, Union Street, took place on Saturday last, ■ he place of interment being the Christian Temple burial-ground. The deceased, who was 60 years of age, was a member of a very old and respected Ammanford family. The officiating minister was the Rev. D. Tegfan Davies, assisted by the Revs. John Morgans, Ammanford, and Job Herbert, Penygroes. St. David's Day was observed at Amman- ford in the usual Cymric style. At the local elementary schools, celebrations to the memory of the Patron Saint were not back- ward, for striking addresses on the Welsh Dragon were given by the headmasters, Mr. John Lewis and Mr. J. Harries-Thomas. At Gwynfryn Chapel, a successful competi- tive concert was held, a report 6f which appears elsewhere. There is a strong probability that Maesy- meillion, the greatest Welsh drama ever written, will be produced by the DuJais Dramatic Society, under the direction of Mr. D. C. Lewis, in the near future at the Palace Theatre, Amman ford. The above drama captured the prize at the Neath National Eisteddfod, 1918, and the produc- tion of same on touir has met with an unique reception at the leading South Wales towns, and Mr. D. C. Lewis' Company are on every occasion called back for repeat perform- ances. An effort is to be made to organise a Paigeant of Wales at Ammanford, With this object in view, a meeting has been j convened and is to be held on Monday next at the Church Room, when it is expected that the Rev. D. {Maldwyn Davies will deliver an address. Similar events have been held in other towns with success, and run under the auspices of the Waifs' and Strays' Society. Mr. Davies is the organising secre- tary for the Society. At the Palace Theatre, last night, a grand performance of the Welsh drama, Asgre Lan ( Clear Conscience ") was given by the Trinity Dramatic Society, Pontar- dulais. There was a crowded gathering, pre- sided over by Dr. D. R. Price, The Laurels. The different characters were well sus- tained, and the acting throughout creditable. The company, on the whole, are to be com-1 plimented for their excellent production, and their talent from a Welsh standpoint is worthy of recognition. The proceeds will be .devoted to the Welsh Wesleyan cause at Tl-rydall. Excellent pictures are being shewn at the Palace and Poole's to-night, Friday and Saturday. At the former, Stoll's produc- tion, Spreading Dawn," will be the star. Fatty will, as usual, appear, and on this occasion visits Coney Island. At Poole's, j Gaumont's film, Secret Woman," will be a feature. There will also be in addition a comedy that will create roars of laughter, and entitled Li><Split. On Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday, record houses de- noted at the latter place of amusement, w hell the great Stnll picture, All the Sad Work Needs," w = £ .U>vn. The fine variety and choice of the management is indeed credit- able, and commendable to the public. An interesting entertainment was held at the Council bcho* Bettws, on Thursday evening last, under the presidency of Coun- cillor John Hairries (Irlwyn), who assisted by the Rev .B. Davies (curate). process were in aid of the St. Thomas Mission Church- The chief item and a feature of the e:t iiment was the drama- tic sketches by Misses A. G. Davies ard Florrif Hughes, and Mr. D. J. Edwards. Solos and duets by Miss Louisa Davies and Mr. Tom Williams iughly appreciated. Mr. Horatio Jenkins, a medallist of the College of Vicilnists, "Iso gave selections on the v"D" on the violin. Trie musical brothers, Messrs. Law«.a», ,md their instrumental quar- tettes recei/ed an o it ion from the audience. The duties of accompanist were ab ca: d out by Miss Edie Hughes.

I BRYNAMMAN. The local male choristers were called to- gether last Sunday with the object of re- forming the organisation. This is another proof that the spirit of song is reviving after the war. There is ample material in the place for such a combination. There are two candidates in the field for the representation of Quarter-bach Electoral Division on the County Council, for which position an election will take place on Satur- day next. The aspirants are Messrs. Gomer Harries, Penybont House, and Griffith Williams, Mountain Road. The Brynamman Morgan's Orchestral Society (conductor, Mr. Tom Morgan) have completed arrangements respecting a concert which will be held in aid of Mr. Lewis J. Richards, who has been unable to follow his employment owing to ill-health for a pro- longed period. We can look forwa-rd with confidence to a treat of instrumental and vocal music. St. David's Day was celebrated at Siloam Chapel in the way of a miscellaneous meet- ing, when the pastor, Rev. J. Lee Davies, presided. A fine, edifying selection of suit- able pieces were ably recited by Katie John, May John, Maggie Edwards, Phyllis John, Esther Ann Jones, Elgar Morgan, Rachel Ann oCnnick, Maisie Evans, Annie Davies. Appropriate songs were ably rendered by Geiirionydd Jones, Annie Morgan, Gwyneth Thomas, lorwerth Davies, Eli Jones, h»iaawen Davies, Reginald Llewelyn, Dilys Jones, Owen Jenkins; and a pianoforte solo by Thomas John Williams. Mr. Morgan Lewis accompanied. A collecting N tour, led by the pastor towards the proposed new organ, has already resulted in £ 600 being obtained. The Daffodil Day in connection with the Lower Brynamman Our Boys Fund (T rysorfa Ein Bechgyn) turned out a splen- did success, about £ l6 5s. being realised as a result of the day's sale by Misses H. M. Harries, Eunice Hopkin, Mary Kate and Nancy Peregrine, Dorris Griffiths, Rachel Rees, Mayvril Jones, Catherine J. Davies, Hetty Evans, Betty Evans, Gwen H. Llewelyn, Rachel Morgan, Gwyneth Thomas, S. A. Jones, Marion Reid, Bronwen, Morgan, Gwennie Thomas, Dilys Jones, Morfydd Thomas, Olive Evans, Katie Jones, Sally Jones, and Lenora Davies. The committee wish to express their heartfelt gratitude for this repetition of the public's kindness to- wards the cause. The sale was conducted last Saturday (St. David's Day), and the young sellers are to be congratulated on their financial attainment. They were attired in Welsh costumes, and looked very attractive and antique.

CROSS HANDS. I Mr .Victor Griffiths, late pastor of Pen- twyn (C.M.) Church, has just removed to his new charge, the Welsh Methodist Church at Newport, Pem. He passed the Synodical Examination of the denomination last year. He will be ordained to the full work of the ministry next month at Aberystwyth. He was coached in some subjects for the final by the Rev. J. B. Thomas, M.A., head- master of the Old College School, Carmar- then.

CWMAMMAN. I The funeral of Sadie, aged two years and eight months, the beloved child of Rifleman and Mrs. Lewis Hopkins, Danyceidrim, Glanamman (an account of whose death ap- peared in our last issue), took place on Thursday last at Tabernacle burial-ground. There was a large concourse of mourners and sympathisers, including the local Children's Choir, and deceased's favourite song, "Calon Lan," was sung at the graveside. The Revs. J. Oliver and Ffinant Morgan, B.A., B.D., officiated. The chief mourners were:-Rifle, man and Mrs. L. Hopkins (father and mother) Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lewis, Glan- amman (grandfather and grandmother) Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Hopkins, Ammanford (grandfather and grandmother) Mr. Willie Lewis, Glanamman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, Glanamma,n, Mr. and Mrs. Danl. Hopkins, Ammanford, Mrs. W. E. Hopkins, Amman- ford, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Amman- ford, Mr. O. Power, Bridgend, Mrs. T. Harries, Mor-riston, Mrs. D1. Evans, Ystaly- fera, Mr. and Mrs. B. Evans, Pontardawe, Mrs. E. Walters, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, Mr. and Mrs. George Evans, Ammanford, Mrs. W. Walters, Gairnant, Mr. M. E. Walters, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, Mr. S. Davies, Pontar- dawe, Mr. T. Davies, Pontardawe (uncles and aunts) Miss A. Hopkins, Ammanford, and Master Raymond Lewis, Glanamman (cousins). Many floral tributes were sent, including one from Auntie Sal and family, Pwllheli, North Wales. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins desire to convey their thanks to all the kind friends who extended their sym- pathy to them in their sad bereavement.

GORSLAS. Congratulations to Master Percy Hughes and Master Handel Hughes on winning Ho:. H'Ts in the Junior Stage at the recent pianoforte exam nation held at Cross Hands. A successful reception concert was held at the Church Hall on Tuesday evening to honour three of our brave toys, viz., Sergt. A. Briggs, Priv. James Lewis, and Priv. Harry Dor";ne. The chair was occupied by Mr. ELen Griffiths, and the accompanist was Mr D W. Hughes, T.C.L. The following a-iic as assisted in the programme:—Master I Percy Hughes. Miss Irene Hughes, Miss M-ry Rees, Miss Rosanna. Williams, Miss -riffiths, Messrs. J. Hopkins, T. J. Morgan, I G. A. Jones, and Mr. Tom Dav/es and I party. The heroes were presented with the usual gifts by Misses E. M. Pugh and M. J. I King. The singing of the National Anthem: terminated an enjoyable evening, Nic. D. A. Jones taking the solo.

I LLANDILO. I The children's annual New Year's offer- ings of the Cap': a' ydd Welsh Congrega- tional Church were forwarded to the London Missionary Society during the week. The total amount collected amounted to 1.28 146. 7d. The death took place on Friday last of Mrs. Mary Walters, widow of the late Mr. David Walters, of Bankygurrey, Llamdllo, at the age of 76 years. Her husband pre- deceased her about fifteen months ago. There were issue one son and eight daughters. The funeral, a large and representative one, took place on Tuesday last, the place of burial being the Llandilo Parish Churchyard. The Llandilo County School celebrated St. David's Day by holding an eisteddfod. The chief prize-winners were:-Solo: Leonard Davies. Recitation: Rachel Edwards. Duet: Divided between Sally Jones and Jemima Evans, and May Thomas and Olwen Grif- fiths. Quartette: House II. Party. Chief choral: House 1. Party (conductor, Haydn Thomas). Scenes were well acted from Henry V. by House 11. The Mechanical Maid," House Ill.; and Robin Hood," House I. The funeral of Mrs. John Bowen, of P art eg ViLla, Rhosmaen, took place on Thursday of last week at the Tabernacle Chapel, Ffairfach. Owing to the unavoid I able absence of the Rev. W. Davies, the ser- vice was conducted by the Rev. Thomas Thomas, Albion House, assisted by the Revs. J. E. Davies, Lasael; David Wil- liams (C.M.), D. Rhydderch (C.M.), G. Edmund Williams (B.), H. Hafod Harries, Penrheol, and Stephen Thomas, Salem. The funeral was largely attended. The chief mourners were:—Mr. John Bowen (husband) Misses Laura, Nellie and Elizabeth Bowen (daughters) Mr. David Bowen (son) and several near relatives. A presentation on behalf of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Committee was held at the Public Hall. Mr. A. E. Harries, J.P., presided. Gunner R. B. Thomas, of the 118th Battery, R.F.A., was presented with the Military Medal won at Salonica, and also with a silver cup for r.ing the first Llandilo boy to win that distinc ;.1. Others presented were Sapper A. G. Turner, Ffairfach (fountain pen) Priv. John Davies, Nantrhibo (wallet) and Sergt. W. A. Morgan, Ffair- fach (wallet). Among the ladies who were present and handed some of the presents were Mrs. Gwilym, Rose and Crown; Mrs. Morris, 23, Rhosmaen Street; and Miss Thomas, White Lion. The following gentle- men spoke:— The Ven,. Archdeacon R jert Williams (vicar), Capt. W. L. Roberts, Messrs. T. L. Harries, W. O. Stephens, D.C.M., H. W. "Jones, John Stephens, Col.- Sergt. George W. Jenkins, and Capt. J. R. Williams. The death took place suddenly on Thurs- day of last week of Mr. Joseph Williams, of Ivorites, Terrace, Ffairfach, at the age of 56 years. The deceased had followed his duties during the day, and had in the even- ing conducted a singing class at the Tab nacle Schoolroom, and a short time after retiring for the night he was taken ill, and died before medical aid arrived. He was highly respected, and leaves a widow and one child (a daughter). He was the pre- centor at Tabernacle Welsh Congrega,tion" j Chapel, which position he held and co. ducted with dignity and charm. His ser- vices as adjudicator were frequently called for. His funeral took place on Monday, the place of burial being Tabernacle burial ground, and was one of the largest seen for a long time. The attendance of such a large number of the public, as well as the number of ministers present, proved that he was highly respected and popular. He was also a member of the Towy Rechabite Tent, and held all offices in connection with the Tent. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of the Rev. Thos. Thomas, Albion (in the unavoidable absence of the Rpv. .IV. Davies, The Walk, through indisposition). Other ministers present and who tc t part in the I service were the following:—Revs. Bryniog Thomas, Ammanford Stephen Thomas, Salem; W. Hafod Harries, Penrheol; D. Corns Davies, St. Paul's; C. Edmund Williams, Ebenezer; Dd. Williams (C.M.), and D. Rhydderch (C.M.). Miss ODwen Williams, Caife, organist of Capel Newydd, presided at. the Ol'1II1', and played the "Dear: March," as well as the favourite hymns of the deceased, which were sung with effect, Eden and Lausanne." Wreath, were sent by the Sunday School, chapel, and Band of Hope. Great sympathy is felt and ex- tended to the bereaved widow and daughter.

,J: (: "¿'P. ><¡J; :,¡.: < h:: ;i: :> > :<rr OF VITAL INTEREST TO ALL. COMES and HEAR Mr. JAS. HODSON (THORNTON HEATH) DELIVER (D. v.) A SPECIAL ADDRESS Upon THE "Greatest of Preachers and His First Address" AT M mp ft 11 THE PALACE, Next SUNDAY NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. All SEATS FREE. No Collection. N .B.-No Children under 14 years will be admitted unless accompanied by a Guardian. YOU are Warmly Invited. 7-7 I'

PENYGROES. I Confabulations to Mrs. J. Nicholas, Emlyn Terrace, OR her winning the cham- pion solo at the Gwyl Dewi Eisteddfod held at Cross Hands on Saturday last. We also congratulate Mies Annie Child on being the winner in the competition for children under 16 at the Gwynfryn Chapel, Ammanford, on Saturday last. This young girl promi I-pes to develop into a good singer. We wish her every success. Excelsior, Annie fach. A reception concert in honour of ex-Privs. John Jones, Mansel Jones, P. C. Jones, Leslie Bancroft, and David Enoch was held at the Congregational Vestry, Penygroes, on, Friday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr. D. Williams (bandmaster), and an ex- cellent programme was provided. Mies Jennie Jones presented the guests with the usual gifts on behalf of the Reception Com- mittee. At ,the close, Mr. Wm. Williams, J.P., propcsed the usual vote of thanks, and which Mr. T. Morgan, M.E., seconded. The singing of the National Anthems terminated the proceedings, Mr. H. W. John, Caerbryn, taking the solos.

1- County Council Election. The County Council election, which ta k es I The County Council election, which takes place on Saturday, has created quite a stir in the area. Two candidates have been nominated for the Ammanford Urban Divi- sion, and both will go to the poll. They are the Rev. J. Griffiths, B.A., B.D. and Mr. Thos. Evans, checkweigher, the latter the nominee of the Trades and Labour Council. Extensive canvassing is taking place, and meetings axe being held in sup- port of the candidates. At a meeting held at the Council Schools on Monday evening, Mr. W. Walters pre- siding, the Rev. J. Griffiths refuted the state- ment circulated to the effect th-i he was being ifnanced by tile Chamber of Trade and by a certain section of capitalists at Amman- ford. He was running entirely on indepen- dent lines and bearing no party interests. Whatever expense would be incurred, that would be boma out .is own pocket. He contended1 that with reference to the Educa- tion Act, he had perhaps made more of a feature of that particular question than either the Chamber of Trade or the Tra des and •< i 'tt'). Labour Council. He advocated the educa- tion question, and was in favour of Univer- sity training for the children of the workers. He had been approached four or five years ago with the view of contesting the seat. Since then he had gained experience on the matter, and now was in the position to place before them his numerous qualifications. At the Ivorites Hall, last night, a meet- ing was held in support of the candidature of Mr. Thos. Evans, the Trades and Labour Council nominee. Stirring addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. H. Jenkins, rector of Cilrhedyn, and otheN. Mr. Evans has for some years been connected with the Labour Party in the locality, and will make a strong bid for the seat.

Ammanford Urban Council. Mr. J. Evan Jones, J.P., presided over the ordinary meeting of the above Council last night. COMMITTEES. The report of the Boundaries Committee was adopted. It included recommendations for the inclusion of Gams wilt, the whole of th^ Pontardawe line to the west of the water- shed, and to leave the northern line as it is at present. It was also decided to make an addition of 100 per cent. to all estimates of proposed schemes contemplated to be carried out by the Council. That increase will cover the Sewerage Scheme and others instituted since the war. A SCENE. Mr. David George moved: That the Council take the necessary steps fcmrthwith for the acquisition of land for the erection of 50 houses or thereabouts under the Housing Scheme promulgated by the Local Govern- ment Board." He said that in bringing for- ward the motion he was carrying out the wishes of the Secretary of the National Town Planning and Housing Council and also the Government. After consideration, they had previously decided to postpone the adoption of the scheme until the different questions had been more satasfactonly met by the Govern- ment. As the scheme was first introduced, it would be a burden upon the rates. Since, the Government had acceded to the requests of the various Local Authorities, and on February 6th last had sent out a circular to the effect that the burden would not exceed the levying of a penny rate. He (Mr. George) thought the scheme was now satis- factory. It had been pointed out by the Secretary of the National Housing Council that, in adopting a scheme, it was not only necessary for them lo cope with the future, but for two years hence. During the next two years a very large number of men would be discharged and demobilised from the Army, and these would have to be provided for. The majority would marry. It would be necessary for the Council to decide upon a site—one site preferably. If a hundred houses were needed, it was their duty as a Council to go in for their erection. Mr. Evan Lewis, although agreeing with the pressing need for workers' houses, was of the opinion that the matter should be thrashed out by a Committee. It was not fair to bring the matter before the Council in its present form. Mr. D. George, continuing, said that it was necessary to decide upon its adoption immediately. They had only a short time, as the houses had to be ready in two years' time. Mr. Evan Lewis: I am not against build- ing the houses. What we want to know are the terms. I am a business man myself, and would first of all like to know the conditions. Mr. T. Fletcher said it was customary that when delegates attended a conference, they submitted a report. By referring to a cir- cular they might not be able to understand a fiftieth part of it. Whatever passed at the conference was not law. At the invitation of the Chairman, the Clerk was called upon to explain the position at tihe conference held at Cardiff. He said that in the first instance the scheme, if adopted, would have resulted an the placing of a millstone around the neck of the Council. Mr. D. George said that it was not their business to see about the cost. It was their duty to provide healthy and. sanitary dwell- mgs for the workers. Mr. Wm. Evans said that it was essential that they should know what the scheme would cost them. The late Col. Morris had stated that it was best to catch a wild hare first before killing it. They did not dispute there was a need for the erection of workers' dwellings He had taken a keen interest ion the scheme since its introduction. There was not a single body that had adopted it. The workers of Ammanford were not going to be content with houses with only a scullery and kitchen. Every house built would cost at least £ 600. There was the question of security to contend with. It would mean the pledging of the rates. He urged there was a pressing need for the houses, but there were other schemes with which they had to deal. The sanitary arrangements of Ammanford did not justify them leaving it in abeyance. People visiting Ammanford were astonished at the insanitary conditions existing. He suggested that the matter be deferred for three months, and that they ascertain the cost of the housing and sewerage schemes; also the borrowing powers of the Council. Mr. John Davies supported the suggestion of Mr. Wm. Evans. Mr. George said that some gentlemen were prejudiced against the scheme. A Member: You must not make insinua- tions. Cries of Withdraw were then raised. Mr. D. George: What am I going to withdraw for? I shall not withdraw any- thing. The Chairman: You must withdraw. Mr. D. George: I did not mention any names. Mr. Evan Lewis: Unless he withdraws, I will leave the room. Messrs. Evan Lewis, W. Evans, and John Davies at this juncture rose to leave the room. Mr .D. George thereupon withdrew the remark, and further stated that the estimated rental of the houses would be about 28s. per month, inclusive of rates. They were sup- posed to make the roads before building the houses. In reply to a question, Mr. George said that they could leave room for the drainage connections. On a division the motion was defeated, and on the proposition of Mr. J. C. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Evan Lewis, it was unani- mously decided that a Committee of five be appointed to deal with the question, to con- sist of the Chairman, Vice-chairman, and Messrs. D. Jones, J. C. Shaw, and Wm. Evans. RETIRING MEMBERS. The Clerk announced that the retires members of the Council in April were Messrs. J. Evan Jones, David George, Wm. Evans, Evan Lewis, D. G. Davies, and J. H. LawLey. DECLARED VACANT. The seat of Mr. J. H. Lawiey was declared vacant.

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Ammanford Police Court Monday, March 3rd.—Before Mr. Henry I Herbert, Brynmarlais (in the chair) Mr. W. Llewelyn, Fair water; and Mr. John Evan Jones, Ammaniford. ADDED WATER. John Lloyd, Glanmarlaiis, Llandebie, was summoned by Inspector John Jones, Llanelly, for selling milk to which had been added 13 per cent. of water. Defendant did not appeal. The Inspector stated that on the 23rd January last he saw defendant' s daughter carrying a jug of milk and coming from the direction of the house. He stopped her and took a sample. The .report of the analyst shewed an addition of water to the per- centage stated. He (tihe Inspector) had taken a sample from defendant on a previous occasion, and it had come up to the requiTe- ment. Defendant's wife, who appeared, said that her daughter took the milk without her know- ledge. The Chairman said that the Bench had decided not to take a serious view of the offence, and warned defendant to be more careful in the future. I AN EXPENSIVE RIDE. David Henry, High Street, Ammanford, was summoned by the Great Western Rail- way Company for travelling between Amman- ford Halt and Pantyffynnon without having previously paid his fare. Mr. T. R. Ludford, solicitor, Llanelly, represented the Company. Inspector Thomas Jones deposed to being on duty on the II th January, and seeing defendant alighting from the 11.40 a.m. train. He ru&hed over to the booking ofifce, and it was subsequently found out that defendant had booked from Pantyffynnon to Llanelly. He was followed, and asked why he had not paid his fare from the Halt to Pantyffynnon. Later he approached Mr. D. Jones, the stationmaster, tiIld intimated his readiness to pay. ? Evidence was given by Mr. Jones to this effect. Defendant said that he would not turn a thief for the sake of a paltry twopence. He had been bathing that morning, and had got rather mixed up. Mr. Ludford (interposing): An unusual supply of water on the head. Defendant was ordered to pay costs amounting to 16s. A LOOS HERO. Mary Griffiths, Llandebie, summoned Samuel Vaufehan, Pantyblodau, Llandebie, to shew cause, &c. Complainant stated that she gave birth to a child (a girl) on the 4th November last, and of which she alleged defendant was the father. Mr. T. R. Ludford, Llanelly, who ap- peared for defendant, admitted paternity. He asked that the order not be a heavy one, on the grounds that defendant was in a poor state of health and unable to work full time. In 1914 defendant joined the Army, and had fought in the Battle of Loos. He was now suffering from the effects of three bullet wounds, and had been in hospital for eighteen months. The Bench made an order for 5s. weekly. THEFT. Elizabeth Hughes, Sarah Pines, and Geo. Pines, all hailing from Pantyffynnon, were charged by Deputy Chief Constable J. Evans with the theft of coal and wood, valued at Is. 6d., the property of the Cawdor Tin- plate Company. P. C. J. Edwards deposed to his being on duty at Pantyffynnon on the 18th February last, near defendants' premises. He saw defendants coming up the garden path, cross over to the sidings, and from there to the tinworks. He (witness) concealed himself in the W.C. He subsequently saw the defendants, Lizzie Jane Hughes and Sarah Jane Pines, in, possession of the coal and wood. The male defendant had nothing, but was with them. He charged them with the offence, and the male defendant said: For God's sake, let me go this time. You know I have been in the Army." Mr. Hugh Williams, who appeared for the Company, said that pilfering was very common of late at the works, and he ap- pealed to the Bench to take a serious view of the offence, and thereby assist in putting a stop to the numerous complaints. In view of the service of the male defen- dant to the country, the Bench took a lenient .view of the offence, and fined defendants 10s. 6d. each inclusive. I OFFENCES UNDER THE FOOD PRICES ORDER. Llewelyn Hit!, the Inspector under the Cwmamman Food Control Committee, sum-I moned Miss Jones, 1, Commerce Place, Garnant; Miss Smith, 3, Commerce Place, Garnant; John Phillips, Duffryn Stores; John Richards, The Stores; John Evans, Caitref Stores; Rachel Rees and William Lewis, hailing from Glanamman, for offences com- mitted under the Jam Prices Order. In the majority of the cases, defendants pleaded guilty. The Inspector deposed to prices other than control being charged for marmalade, in some instances as much as 1 jd. overcharge being made for 21bs. Mr. Martin Knoyle, for the Food Control Committee, said that it was not their inten- tion to press the charges, but as a warning to them in the future. Defendants were ordered to pay costs. I MISSING PRICE LIST. The same complainant summoned John Thomas, Central Stores, with not having a price list exhibited on the premises. In reply to the charge, defendant said that he had only recently been demobilised, and had been on service for the past two years. The offence had not been committed wil- fully, but more or less through ignorance. Ordered to pay costs. I DISMISSED. The charge preferred against M. Richards and Co. for an alleged offence committed under the Food and Rationing Act was dis- missed, the Bench deciding that there was not sufficient evidence to justify a conviction. Mr. Knoyle appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Hugh Williams for the defendants. I NO REAR RED LIGHT. William Arthur Brown, Ystalyfera, was fined 14s. 6d. inclusive for driving a trap without a rear red light. Evidence was given by P.C. Dd. Thomas as to the offence being committed on the 11 th of last month in Llandilo Road, Brynamman. I A LIKE COMPLAINT. Isaac Jones, Yscuborwen, Hopkinsitown, was charged by P.S. Richards with driving without lights. The officer stated that the offence was committed on 4th February last at Garnant. Defendant had only one lamp alight. He was fined 6s. for each offence. DRUNK. For being drunk in Church Street, Llaa- debie, David Evans, TynUan, was ordered to pay 12s. inclusive. P.S. Morgan proved the offence. John Gravies, 7, Margaret Street, Amman- ford, for the same complaint was fined 9s. inclusive. MARTELL'S MISFORTUNE. William Martell, Pantrhodin, was charged by P. C. Higgins with being drunk and dis- orderly at Llandebie. The Clerk: Is this Martell's brandy? Defendant: That's what did it. The Chairman: You had better dissolve partnership. Defendant: I was only singing a bit of French—nice soft music. Fined 12s. inclusive. ANOTHER. Joseph Birch, Pantrhodin, also had to pay ,12s. The Clerk: Birch is too old for the biirch. (Laughter). I LIGHTS OUT. Thomas Griffiths was fined 6s. for driving I a horse and cart without a rear red light. P.S. Morgan proved the charge. CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Robert Moffat, Gwyddfan Cottage, Llan- debie, was charged with the theft of wood, valued at 3s. 6d., from a Llandebie timber yard. David Howells, timber merchant, said that about 7 p.m. on Thursday, the 6th February last, he saw defendant picking up some timber in the yard. Defendant ran away, and he (witness) gave chase. He eventually caught him, and he had the timber in his possession, and which he valued at 3s. 6d. Timber had been missed from the yard before. P.S. Morgan deposed to charging defen- dant with the offence, to which he replied: I don't know what made me do it. It was madness. It was not through the want of money. Nothing had been, irecorded against the defendant before, and he was let off on pay- ment of costs. COULD NOT AFFORD. Rees Rees, High Street, was sum- moned by Mary Jane Morris, Bettws, for the non-payment of arrears under a paternity order amounting to £ 8 10s. Defendant said that he could not afford to pay, and it was as well1 to draw blood out of a stone. The Bench made an order for payment at the rate of 5s. weekly, or in default a month, the order to be suspended for a month to enable defendant to fulfil his obligations. Eventually, defendant agTeed to the pay- ment of 5s. weekly.

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