The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

AMMANFORD. I P.C. W. A. Jones, of the Welsh Guards, is amongst those recently demobilised, and has resumed duties at Penygroes. The Rev. D. Tegfan Davies has definitely decided not to stand as a candidate at the forthcoming Urban Council election. Ammanford defeated Tirydail Rovers on Saturday last by a dropped goal to nil. The play throughout was of a poor standard. Mr. W. N. Jones, Duffryn, has been re- elected an Alderman on the Carmarthenshire County Council. He has served the interests of the electorate on that body for the past 30 years. The funeral took place at the Christian Temple burial-ground, on Saturday last, of Master Gwynfor Rees, the seven-year-old son .of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rees, Wernddu Road. The officiating minister was the Rev. D. Tegfan Davies. The mourners included the bereaved parents, for whom much' sym- pathy is felt. • A very successful eisteddfod was held at <2- T.r??t ? Saturday eyemins last, under the presidency 6p ao, rd J. Harries Thomas, A.R.C.M. The adjudicators were: -Music, Mr. John Morgan, L.L.C.M., Garnant; literature, Mr. John Lewis, J.P., Bryn-Rhug. The proceeds will be devoted to the Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund in con- nection with the above church. An interesting lecture on Music was delivered by Mr. Gwilym R. Jones at a well-attended meeting of the Christian Temple Literary Society last Thursday even- ing. Mr. Jones gave a lengthy discourse on musical form and expression, and illustrated his lecture by the masterly playing on the piano of pieces by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and McDowell. It was the Society's last meeting of the season, and Mr. Jones' most enjoyable lecture was a fitting climax to the the excellent programme of the Society. Under the auspices of the English Congre- gational Church Children' s Choir, a success- ful operetta, entitled Bold Robin and the Babes," was performed at the Palace Theatre last night. The building was packed to its utmost capacity, and a substantial sum is ex- pected to be realised. The chair was taken by Mr. W. Thomas, M.E., Pantyffynnon, who paid a glowing tribute to the conductor, Mr. Wm. Hitchings, who had taken con- siderable pains in the training of the young- sters. The duties of accompanist were admir- .ably carried out by Miss C. Steele. At the Palace this evening the star pic- ture is Lest We Forget." It can be described as a great super-drama of love and r, introducing the memorable crime of the sinkiiiB -4 tle Lusitania. ■ Rita Jolivet, the leadin glady, is 4 crreat French actress, and was one of those savea from the wreck. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next, The Marionettes" will be shewn at Pooles; and on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day, the star production, Tura of a Card," has been booked. It features J Warren Kerrigan. The prices will be as usual. On Saturday last, a very interesting pre- sentation took place at the residence of Mi. Towyn Jones, M.P., in the form of a silver salver, suitably inscribed, to Miss Elsie Towyn Jones on the occasion of her mar- riage to Mr. F. G. Taylor, of Manchester, by the Advisory Committee for Wales of the London County Council Industrial Boys' School, of which she was honorary secretary for many years. The chairman was Ald. T. Roberts, J.P., Llandovery, and Mrs. Lewis made the presentation on behalf of the committee. Mrs. W. J. Williams, Bryn- amman, was unable to be present through indisposition. At the Christian Temple Vestry, on Tues- day night, a reception concert was held, the guests of the evening being Messrs. D. J. Morgan, Bwlchymynydd; Owen Lewis, Pan^vbettws; and Vemon Jones, Hall Street, all returned soldiers. An excellent pro- gramme wab one through, to which the following contnbi>t-e<J-—Duet, Misses Myfanwy Lake and Mercia Uoyd; song, Mona," Mr. r.mley W'Iiiat; *t in -olo, Mr. Haydn Richards; reason, iVi,^ I .ie I Richards; song, "Spring Song," Madam Richax-s; song, Springs Awaken,ing," Madam Maggie Jones; song, Miss Myra Evans; song, • God send you back to me," Mr. Haydn Richards; song, Somewhere vo.ce is calling, Mr. Brinh., "'v.'iliams. The chairman was the respected pastor, the Rev. D. Tegfan Davies, who also delivered an address of welcome. Mr. D. R. Griffiths, also spoke. A meeting was i.el(! on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Ammanford and Di6Lrict Choral SorLty. when the following s w h en the following officials were appointed for the ensuing year: -Preside,n,t, Mr. John Lewis, J.P., Bryn- rhug, carman of committee, Councillor J. C. Shaw, Dev; treasurer, Mr. John L >wjs. J.P.; joint secretaries, Messrs. G. j Bowen Jones and Dan Jones. Mr. GwiJym R. Jones was chosen as the permanent con- ductor, 2-d Mr. Geo. Thomas, L.L.C.M., Jh. accompanist for the Society. Mrs. Dan Jones, L.R.A.M., was appointed deputy- accompanist. The following were elected on the committee:—Mrs. Harries, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. J. Edwards, Messrs. John Lewis, T. M. Evans, M.A., J. C. Shaw, Rees Thomas, J. Evan Jones, J.P., P. F. J. Bosisto, J. Bevan, T. Dafen Williams, W. Matthews, D. J. Edwards, Wm. Evans, Arthur Thomas, W. Walters, W. T. Rhys, Thomas Rees, Job Thomas, W. T. Rees, David Isaac Jones, David Jones, Beck, and the Rev. D. Tegfan Davies. In addition, a strong Musical Committee was formed. The choir intend competing at the National Eisteddfod to be held at Corwen this year.

I CWMAMMAN. A very pretty wedding took place at Tabernacle Chapel, Glanamman, recently, the contracting parties being Miss Hannah Mary Davies, Tircoed, and Mr. Rees Rees, Bettws, Ammanford. The bridegroom only recently returned from active service in Egypt. The duties of best man were ad- mirably carried out by Mr. Dan Davies, Tircoed, Glanamman, assisted by Mr Willie Richards, Cross Hands. The Rev. Ffinant Morgan, B.A., B.D., tied the nuptial knot. A reception was held, and attended knota. ?afge nu r er or mends. ine noney- moon was spent at Glyn-Neath. We wish the newly-married pair a happy and pros- perous life.

I GWYNFE. I Mrs. Agnes Rees, BrynaweJ, Gwyn,fe, has been elected a deaconess at Jerusalem Con- g,regational Church. She is th first lady to receive that distinction in Welsh Noncon- formity.

LLANDOVERY. I Rumour has it that the local Sewerage Scheme has been knocked on the head, and washed away with the recent flood. The Rev. D. Edmondes Owen, the popular Vicar, is again indisposed and suffer- in gfrom the effects of a severe chill. We wish him a speedy recovery. Arrangements are to be made for the hold- ing of a dinner on the occasion of the signing of the Peace Treaty. All the local warriors, so w understand, are to be invited, /and Mrs. Dan Davies, The Emporium, will be in charge of the movement. At a meeting of the local War Pensions Committee, held on Friday last, Mr. T. H. Evans, 66, Stone Street, was elected a mem- ber on that body in succession to Mr. Ieuan Hopkins, who resigned on taking up a posi- tion at Swansea. Several claims were dealt with. The local branch of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers have organised a series of meet- ings throughout the Union. At Cilycwm, on Friday evening, a successful meeting was held under the presidency of Mr. J. E. Campbell Davys, C.C. The speaker for the evening was Mr. Fred Thomas, of the Amman Valley Chronicle, who explained the aims and objects of the Federation. The usual votes of thanks were accorded at the close.

LLANDILO. I The new pastor of Salem C.M. Church, Llandilo, the Rev. Lemuel Jones, late of Goppa, Pontardulais, is already making his influence felt in his new sphere of labour. On Sunday last, the Rev. Robert Griffiths, of the London Missionary Society, attracted large congregations at services held at the Tabernacle and Capel Newydd Congregational 'Churches. We regret to note that Mr. R. Shipley Lewis, Clerk to the Llandilo Board of Guar- dians and Rural District Council for over 40 years, is indisposed, and has been suffering for the past fortnight. A most interesting evening was spent at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, when addresses, accompanied by magic lan- tern views, were delivered by the Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D. A memorial service will be held at Eben- ezer Baptist Chapel on Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o clock, to the late Sergt. Norman Thomas, son of Mrs. Thomas, butcher, 50, Rhosmaen Street, who was reported missing in France since November, 1917, and who is now officially reported as having been killed. The Rev. W. Davies, The Walk, who, we are glad to note, is gradually recovering from his recent severe illness, has been the recipient of congratulations from far and rtear on his re-election to a seat on the aldermanic bench of the Carmarthenshire County Coun- cil. The rev. gentleman has been a member of the Council from its inception. T*' information has been received by Mrs. Thomas, of the Rose and Crown, Llan- di!o, r the :Alc,&Lth :n action in France of her son, Sergt. Norman Thomas, of the K.R.R., which took place as far back as November, 1917. Meanwhile, the relatives have spent a very dnxious tim owing to the iL-. as to his fate. He was one of two brothers serving -in the same regiment, the other being Sergt. A tfred Tbumas. A nephew, Mr. Willie M™ organ Thomas, has also servec1 in the Navy. has only just been demob-Iised. At Ebeneezr Baptist Chapel Vestry, last Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Young People's Guild, a very successful concert was held, over which the Rev. G. Edmund Williams (pastor) presided. The following programme was gone through:— Pianoforte duet. Misses Olwen Rees and Muriel Evans; solos, Misses Elsie Thomas, A. James, Mrs. Hugh Williams, Misses Raddie Richards, M. Davies, Annie Davies, Maud Williams, and Mr. Ivor James; reci- tation, Mr. Henry Thomas; penillion singing, Miss A. James. This concert brought to a close .a series of popular entertainments held at the Ebenezer Vestry during the winter season. Much praise is due to the energetic secretaries, Mr. Benjamin Griffiths and Miss A. M. Smith, for the success of these enter- tainments.

PENYGROES. A reception concert was held at the Con- gregational Vestry, Penygroes, on Friday evening last, in honour of ex-Privs. Tom Rees, Waungoch; George Smith, Gorsddu; Noah Evans, Gorsddu; and H. Randell, Gorsddu. (The latter, owing to some mis- understanding, was not present, so a recep- tion will be arranged: for him at some future date) The chair was occupied by Mr. T. Morgan, M.E., Bryncwar, and the following contributed to an excellent programme:— Penygroes Silver Band (conductor, Mr. D. Williams) Cor y Wig (conductor, Mr. D. Mainwaring) Children's Party (conductress, Miss Annie Child) solos, Mrs. J. Nicholas and Mr. David Davies; and violin solo, Mr. William Rees, Waengoch. The accompanist was Mr. D. W. Hughes, Gorslas. Mrs. Clutterbuck presented the guests with the usual gifts. Mr. T. Morgan proposed a vote of thanks to those who had taken part, which Mr. J. Nicholas seconded. Mr. D. Davies terminated the proceedings by slinging the solos of the Welsh and English National Anthems. A reception concert will be held to-morrow (Friday) evening in honour of ex- Privs. David Jones, Bankyrock; Wm. James, Gorsddu; Tom Jones, Pantymeillion; John Evans, Village; and D. J. Thomas, Water- loo Road. Some little novelty is to be infused into this concert, and a number of ladies are arrang.ing the programme.

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. I ELECTION OF ALDERMEN AND THE MILK RAMP. I To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. I- bLr,- I he newly-elected Carmarthenshire County Council, at the statutory meeting held at Carmarthen last Saturday, has proved itself once more to be one of the most reactionary public bodies in the kingdom. It re-elected the aldermen en bloc. Those autocrats, one would have thought, had in -,Il conscience sat long enough, to be now put to the test of the vote of the ratepayers to be weighed in the balance. Some of them, I believe, have brooded since County Councils were established. Whilst sympa- thising with Dr. Williams in his efforts to improve matters, one almost despairs of seeing any change for the better until the general body of ratepayers take a keener interest in the work of the Council and its individual members. Farmers seem to rule the roost, as witness the milk ramp. Here the motion of Ald. Wm. David, Llanelly, urging that the price of the fluid should be reduced to the normal at the earliest possible moment, was; defeated. Despite their protestations to the contrary, farmers, aided by the support of the powers that be, have been making money hand over fist during the war, and the poor-God help them-invalids and little children have suffered.—I am, &c., FAIRPLAY. I

CORWEN NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 1919. i To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. Sir,—In your last week's issue there ap- peared a note to the eff eat, that it has been decided by the Ammanford and District Choral Society to compete at the above Eis- teddfod. May I ask, as a ratepayer taking rather a deep interest in this matter, whether it is possible or otherwise to get that and District unfortunate addition to the name eliminated, by getting the town represented by a choir which need only be known plainly and sensibly as the Amman ford Choral Society, composed of members drawn from within the confines of the urban area, and thus to justify the name? Memories of last year's ranting rivalry, with its sectarian prejudices, disgusting cliques and personal mud-splashing, are still fresh, and a repeti- tion of the Sunday afternoon galloping horses" and tea-parties, in pursuance of feverish practices, is to be deprecated and, if possible, avoided. Did not the results prove conclusively that Ammanford-that is, a united Ammanford— could have presented a combination second to none at Neath last year) Instead of that, what did we find? Simply that the prime desire of the factious elements in both choirs was merely the downfall of the one or the other, which indicates a pretty state of primeval bigotry in a so-called enlightened twentieth century. Furthermore, I am given to understand that tactics of a questionable character are, and have been for some time, m operation to poach upon one another's preserves," as it were, without even the couirtesy of doing so via conductor or com- mittee. These Societies, when fundrfinding time comes round, have no scruples in appealing to the community at large for its sympathetic support. The community in return receives, owing to petty spite, spleen and jealousy, aa inferior representation. The social aspect of things in the town to- day is in a gloomy and miserable setting, much of which is undoubtedly the direct result of these conflicting musical forces; yet we saw no effort to bring about a com- promise made by that body we have in the town and whose function to a great degree is to militate against and remove all sinister influences that tend to demoralise society. At the same time, it is only fair to pay tribute to one or two of its members who individually made resolute attempts to effect a remedy last year. It is to be hoped that it will grapple with the question immediately, and not look on with apathetic reserve as hereto- fore. Moreover, success would be an achieve- ment worthy of the highest praise, whereas the attempt would give the comforting satis- faction of duty performed. Thanking you for your kind indulgence and space.-I am, I yours, &c., L. w.

I Forthcoming Events. Mar. 27.-Moriah, Brynamman: Lecture by Rev. J. Lee Davies. Mar. 27-29.Hermon., Brynamman: Three performances of the sacred cantata, The Children' s Saviour." Mar. 29.-Penygroes: Grand Eisteddfod. Mar. 29.-New Bethel, Gamant: Grand Organ Recital. April 22.-ACarmel Chapel, Gwaun-cae- gurwen: Grand Eisteddfod. Mar. 29 & 30.-Nebe, Tai'rgwaith: Half- yearly Preaching Services. April 2.-Palace Theatre, Ammanford: Grand Concert. April 9.-Mynydd Sion, Penygroes: Grand Performance of the Sacred Cantata, Hosanna'r Plant." April 9.—New Bethel, Gamant: Grand Organ Recital. April IO.-PubLe Hall, Gwaun-cae-gurwen: Grand Dramatic Recital by Llaeth- ferch. April 18 (Good Friday) .-Soar, Llandyfan: Second Annual Eisteddfod. Whit- Week.—Ammanford: Annual Conven- tion for the Deepening of the Spiritual Life. May 17.-Cibea Chapel, Brynamman: Grand Competitive Concert.

Urban Council Election. LIST OF NOMINATIONS. I The following were to-day nomnated for the six vacant seats on the Ammanford Urban Council. Polling day is fixed for April 7th. Thomas Lake, 39, Heol Las, Ammanford; foreman moulder. David John Morgan Jones, 4, Quay Street, Ammanford; chemist. Jeremiah Griffiths, 1, Pentwyn Road, Bettws; coal miner. John Henry Lawley, Sunny Hill, Pont- amman; coal miner. Evan Lewis, 31, Quay Street, Ammanford; jeweller. William Evans, 84, College Street, Ammanford; builder and contractor. Rees Jones, 19, Quay Street, Ammanford, cabinet maker.. Walter Lock Smith, College Street, Amman- ford, solicitor. David John Edwards, 18, Margaret Street, Ammanford; boot and shoe salesman. Samuel Waters, Talbot Road, Ammanford; checkweigheT. Rees Taliesin Jones, 8, Pant y iTy n n o n Road, Pantyffynnon; railway signalman. John Evan Jones, 22, High Street. Amman- ford colliery employee. Frank Da v. or, 1, Talbot Roati, Amman- ford coal miner. David Georrt, 21, Pentwyn R H, '? ctws; co?.! n.de..

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Countless testimonials from grateful patients testify to his unparalleled and amazing success in their cases, very many of whom had consulted other Eyesight Specialists with results so entirely futile and disappointing that they had resigned them- selves to the feeling that their case was hope- less, until induced by friends who had con- sulted the Professor with splendid results they submitted their case also to him, when to their astonishment they found they had been sent to a man who was a past master in his pro- fession, who at once diagnosed their com- plaints with complete success. The following letters will be of interest to those suffering from Eyesight trouble as shew- ing the Professor's surpassing ability and magical success in dealing with visual defects. At this point, in connection with our remarks upon the great skill and experience required in examining, testing, and advising, and pre- scribing in Eyesight defects, we wish to refer to a matter of imperrative importance-that is, the practice which prevails in some places, not yet informed of his futility and even danger, of buying any kind of spectacles offered for sale anywhere, without having the sight tested by a professional and highly qualified Optometrist, as Professor Louis is-and suit- able glasses prescribed in accordance with such test. It is greatly to be deplored that, owing to want of thought, or it may be want of infor- mation, many imagine that to buy suitable glasses for defective eyesight is as simple as going into a chemist's to purchase aromatic perfume; a jeweller's for some tinselled gew- gaw, or a baker's for a Bath-bun. The two things are as wide apart asunder .s the Poles, and this indiscriminate purchase of glasses which may seem suitable for the moment, has been found in thousands of cases, after a time, through their absolute unsuit- ability, to have irreparably damaged the sight. If your sight be defective, then consult a man whose sole occupation is, and whose sole time is devoted to, the one subject of sight-testing and supplying the most effective and suitable lenses for arresting, correcting and curing the complaint. Verbum sat sapientibus "—(A word to the wise is sufficient). To enumerate some of the many complaints I and symptoms incident to defective vision:— Far-Sight.—Evidenced by the necessity of holding a newspaper at an unusual and awkward distance. It will be observed that to bring the paper closer to the eye, that is, to hold it at the usual distance, the print immediately becomes blurred and indistinct. This defect must be at once dealt with, for if neglected, very serious and sad conse- quences will certainly follow. Fatigue and confusion of sight when reading or sewing in the evening, especially if tired, which, unless promptly relieved, will soon result in a similar difficulty in usi!1<! the eyes even by daylight. Other defects upon which expert advice I should at on-c- bp sought -re: Myopia-Near- Sight—when ,.j[ ooject to be seen must LJ held painfully close to the eyes. This is a II most dangerous form of Eyesight defect, and unless relieved, may cause vtotal blindness. Astigmatism, Squinting, are other forms of abnormal vision, affecting very many persons —these defects urgently require prompt and scientific attention. ALARMING SYMPTOMS.—Ocular dis- comfort, vertical headache, nervousness, vertigo, photophobia (intolerance of light), burning and stinging of lids, eyes hot and bulging, eye-fatigue. None of our other senses supplies us with such accurate and external know ledge of the world as that of sight. To ensure the satisfactory discharge of duty and the full enjoyment of our pleasures, in all of which our eyes play a prominent and exacting part, it is necessary that our sight be of the best that can be secured. If this faculty be less than normal, if we cannot use our eyes naturally without strain- ing them, then the sooner we see to it the better, for not only is our present enjoyment marred, but our future health and happiness are seriously endangered. The longer we postpone seeking the proper remedy for our complaint, the more aggravated will this complaint become, no matter how small the derangement may appear to be, or how apparently insignificant, or how inter- mittent the symptom may be. The man of money is poor if his Eyesight is poor, his enjoyment in all things where sight is required is marred and blighted, his business dependent upon his sight is a para- mount and all-important duty. If therefore the reader feels that his sight is affected in the slightest degree, he may rest assured that he requires to have the advice and examina- tion of a skilled Optometrist, whose time is entirely occupied with such cases, and whose business is the examination and correction of VISUAL DEFECTS of every kind, tracing their source, and supplying the suitable corrective glasses. Very few people enjoy good vision, and the number is growing smaller owing to the ever-increasing use of the visual organs re- quired by the exigencies of this workaday world and of modern conditions of work. Yet most cah retain excellent sight by taking proper precaution. To those who suffer from any form of Eye- sight defect, whatever we say, as you value your health and happiness, do not postpone the matter any longer. Take time by the forelock. CARE FOR YOUR EYES NOW. Do not neglect the opportunity which you may never have again of obtaining the advice of Professor Louis, the Brilliant, Talented, Experienced and Successful Eyesight Specialist of Paris and London. The. Professor has experienced in his prac- tice that his wonderful speciality lens-" The Eureka is most effective in preserving the sight of Miners and of Workers in Foundries, for whose cases it is specially adapted. All who already have glasses which they may have purchased without having their sight tested by a qualified expert, and which are unsuitable and injurious, will be welcome to bring them for examination and correction. Examination, Test, Consultation and Advice are absolutely FREE to all. The stereotyped remark, My fee is one i ne, please is "ver heard in the con- sulting rooms. Wi. '-e ;eciilled, lenses can be supplied at prices ranging from 4s. 6d. N.B.—Appointments can be made to suit miners at any hour. Don't put down lIS Paper until you have fixed your mind and time to go and see Prof. LOUIS. Let him tell you exactly how things are with your Eyes. Remember, Examina- tion Test, Consultation, and Advice are Absolutely Free to all. Prof. LOJIS rmiy be Consulted at 54, College St. (LJ Commercial Hotel), Ammanford, TO MORROW (Friday) and SATURDAY. Hours: 10 to 1, 6c 2 to 6-30.

The Chronicle will be sent by post to any address at 4/4 for the half-year, oc 8/8 per annum, payable in advance- -h- I i ARE YOU IN DOUBT? [■ If you have any doubt as to the ability of your eyes to do the work they }■ t may be reasonably expected to do, the advice of a skilled optician should be ■ [" sought immediately. Remember, the sooner a slight eye defect is corrected, ■[ i1 the less likely it is to develop. S Read I "Out of the 43,000,000 people j '? nni • ? in Great Britain and Ireland ? '? )> IS ) at least 22,000,000 require; spectacles, have required Ji ( them, or will require them, at I ■| ) some period of their lives." i < & <_ "i ? This startling statement was made by ) ma d e y Dr. G. Lindsay Johnson, in the course 5 jii 1 of a lecture on "The Obligations of ( ?' ■[   ? ? the Sight-Testing Optician," delivered 3 From the ""iI ? under the auspices of the Institute of • DAILY J1 I Ophthalmic Opticians, at the Holborn » ?j? ? Restaurant, London. j EXPRESS." j DON'T KEEP PUTTING IT OFF- 5 It is as precious to you as life itself. It doesn't matter what is wrong with your S eyes; the fact that something is wrong is surely sufficient to merit investigation. ? H. G. EVANS, M.P.S., D.B.O.A., i j QUALIFIED OPTICIAN, t attaetnds E. EVANS, Chemist, Ammanford, wednesdn# ?' ™„Smo»w;1 EVENIN<i- ij

[ We wish our correspondents to kindly state their opiniom and give their facts as clearly and tersely as possible. Space is limited, and while we are desirous of giving every- one an opportunity to air his views, we mast ask Jor considerable curtailment in the communications.—ED.]

I BRYNAMMAN SOLDIERS' INDIG- I NATION. To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. Sir- Will you kindly permit us a small space in your valuable paper to inform the public of the gross injustice we, as a Branch, are subject to? We are being continually indirectly charged with being incapable of managing our own affairs, and that we were coerced by prominent people of the place to run a candidate for the County Council elec- tion with the view of splitting votes," and thereby imperilling the chances of the pro- bably successful candidate. Politics are not a part of the constitution of the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, hence we should like to impress upon the public that this accusation is purely fictitious. Our sole intention was to run a candidate who would, first and fore- most, pledge himself to the interests of the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, and not to oust any other candidate. We railfed to run a candidate owing to the fact that our in- tended representative, for more reasons than one, refused to stand.— Yours, &c., SOME EX-SOLDIERS. I

A TIRYDAIL GRIEVANCE. f To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. S-ir,-It has been my intention for some time to ventilate a grievance in the columns of your widely-read paper. In doing so, I may mention that I am not attacking Chris- tianity in any shape or form. I simply wish to point out the extreme methods used by some persons who bring their mode of wor- shipping to be classified & street nuisance. To lead a religious life and attend a sacred edifice is a grand thing, but when a private house is used continually (Sunday included), and bawling as if a pack of hungry wolves were about, then I maintain that my state- i ment is in order. I am a working man, and reside at Tirydail. I consider Sunday espe- cially to be a day of rest, but I really hate to see It coming. The word" rest is not applicable to it, for as soon as these persons congregate, I am reminded of a huge gramo- phone with some defective records continually in use. I hope these few remarks will come to the notice of these persons, and that they w,illrefrain from their past methods. If there is no sacred edifice open to them, then they had better apply for an open space or a field. I may state that I am voicing the opinions of others as well as myself. Thanking you in anticipation.— Yours, &c., I SUFFERER. I _r