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AMMANFORD. I The Ammanford Cricket Club journeyed to Llanelly on Saturday list to meet the Llan- elly Steelworkers at cricket. Rain, however, prevented play. The Rev. D. Atkinson, a former resident minister in charge of the Wesleyan. Church at Ammanford, occupied the pulpit thereat on Sunday last. We understand that he is spend- ing a holiday at Barry. Mr. D. Harries, Duffryn Stores, Tirydail, has been one of the most successful exhibitors at local shows held during the season. On Saturday last, he secured the second prize at the Brynamraan Show for the best horse, any height. The funeral of Emlyn, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Jenkins, Llandebie Road, took place on Thursday last, the place of interment being the Christian Temple burial-ground. A short service was held at the English Congregational Church, when the Revs. D. E. Harris and D. Tegfan Davies officiated. The mourners included the sorrow- ing parents and sister. IdTis Jones, the well-known Ammanford boxer, met Sammy Lane at Llanelly on Saturday alst. A supplied report states that both lads were in fine fettle, Jones, in parti- cular, turning up as fresh as paint despite his stiff contest at Loverpool two nights before. There was a capital opening, and the high standard in the initial round was maintained throughout. A feature of the contest was the exceHent spirit in which it was carried out. Jones had a sure guard, and .i? called for all dle skill that Lane possessed. Without hesi- tation the referee announced a draw, his decision being greeted with approval. The mortal remains of the late Dr. Herbert Herbert. Tumble, were interred in the family vault at the Christian Temple butial-gxound on Thursday last. The funeral was of a private character, but included a number of friends from the surrounding districts. The Revs. T. Price, Bethania, Tumble; D. J. Lewis, Bethesda, Tumble; and B. O. James (B.) officiated at the house, and at the chapel the same gentlemen administered the last rites, together with the Rev. D. Tegfan Davies, pastor of the Christian Temple. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herbert, Brynmarlais; Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert, Llwynon; MT. and Mrs. Evan Evans, chemist; Mr. and Miss Hopkins, Tyissha; Messrs. Mansel, Ashley, and Johnny Hopkins; Mr. Bertie Evans and Miss Winnie Evans; and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, LW- gennech. Wreaths were sent from the family; Bertie and Winnie; Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell, Tumble; and All at Oaklanda." A very Ptetty wedding was solemnised at the English Wesleyan Church on Tuesday. The contacting Pwties were the Rer. W. E. Thomas, resident mlinister of the church, and Miss Edith Hughes, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hughes, Trurovean, High Street. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in ivory ninon over satin, with a Georgette hat in net veiling, and she carried a sheaf of lilies, and wore a pearl brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The Rev. T. C. Hilliiaird, B.A., superintendent of the Circuit, performed the ceremony, and Mr. G. 1. Thomas, Bettws, presided at the organ. The service was fully choral. The best man was Mr. Glyn Thomas, a brother of the bride- groom. The staff and scholars of the Llan- debie School presented the bride with a silver inkstand, suitably inscribed. The bride had been engaged on the teaching staff of that school. The bridegroom was also the re- cipient of many gifts, including a purse of money from his church; also a fountain pen from the Free Church Council at Ammanford. The honeymoon is being spent in London. The happy couple will afterwards proceed to the Scilly Islands, where the bridegroom has accepted a pastoral charge. Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., sent a telegram of congratu- tions.
CWMAMMAN. - I
CWMAMMAN. I We are pleased to note amongst the names of successful candidates for Board of Trade Certificate of Inspector of Weights and Measures the name of P. C. D. J. Thomas, of the Carmarthenshire Constabulary, at pre- sent stationed at Garnant. The examination was held .in London on July 16th and 17th. Congratulations to Miss Miriam Evans on her success in capturing the champion recita- tion prize at Aberaeron Eisteddfod last week, out of a good number of competitors. Also Miss Jennie Evans, who won the soprano solo competition; and Master David Thos. Bowen, who won the recitation for children under 16 years of age. Thie--latter also captured the second prize at Carmarthen Eisteddfod the previous week.
Halfway, Llandovery. I
Halfway, Llandovery. I The death has occurred, after a long ill- ness, of Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, late Pentwyn, Halfway, near Llan- dovery.. The Sunday School at Bethesda, a branch of the Congregational Churches at Cefnarthen and Pentretytwyn, which was somewhat neg- lected during the singing rehearsals, has again got back to the old track with a promise for far better attendance in the future. Last Sun- day' s School was attended by the new pastor, the Rev. E. Tawe Jones, who succeeds the poet-preacher, the Rev. J. Volander Jones, i who has taken up his fesidence in 1, New, jRoad, Llandovery.
LLANGADOCK.I
LLANGADOCK. I The annual show promoted by the Llan- gadock Agricultural Society is to be held on Thursday next. Mr. Dan F. James, of the firm of Messrs. William and Walter James, the secretary, has smce his release from the Army worked energetically the interest of the Society. The event is the fourth organ- ised, and promises to be a huge success. Several prizes are offered by the London Shire Horse Society.
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LLANDILO. I Messrs. Miller and Sons, auctioneers, Lon- don, who had previously purchased the pro- perty from Colonel Spence Jones, of Pantglas, re-sold by private treaty at the Public Hall, Llandilo, during the week, a very large estate known as the Pantglas Estate, Llanfynydd, Golden Grove, the tenants being the buyers in every instance. The purchase price, we are given to understand, ranged from 23 to 28 years' purchase. On Thursday evening of last week, Mr. Thomas Charles Hurley, solicitor (of Messrs. George Williams and Hurley), Llandilo, and secretary of the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, was presented by Mrs. Gwyn Griffiths, on behalf of the church, at the church vestry, with a marble timepiece, suitably inscribed, as a token of respect and esteem on the occasion of his marriage. Mr. J. H. Rees, of Bryn- goleu, Crescent Road, Llandilo, presided. Others who took part in the presentation were Messrs. David Prothero, Charles Jenkins, R. A. Evans, Evan Davies, and others. Mr. Hurley, in a very humorous speech, suitably returned thanks. The funeral took place on Tuesday of Mrs. Elizabeth Wigley Griffiths, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Lewis Griffiths, retired school- master, and who previous to his retirement' some few years ago had been headmaster of the Llanegwad National School for 40 years. The deceased, who was 76 years of age, was only taken ill about three weeks ago, and had survived her husband two years. A short ser- vice was held at the deceased's residence, Oak Villa, Ffairfach, conducted by the Ven. Arch- deacon Robert Williams, M.A., who also conducted the service at the Llandilo-fawr Parish Church, where the interment took place. There was a large and representative gathering to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. The chief mourners were:- Mr. J. Wigley Griffiths, National School, Felinfoel ffson) Mr. D. M. Griffiths, National School, Poolquay (son) and Mr. H. E. V. Griffiths, Macclesfield (son). The following old school boys of the deceased's late hus- band were also in attendance:—Mr. T. C. Lewis, Ammanford; Mr. David Lewis, Llan- egwad Mr. Tom Davies, Mr. George Jones, Mr. Ivor Davies, Derimoilon; Mr. William Williams, Glanduiais; Mr. Jack Rees, Love Lodge Farm, Llandilo; and several others. The floral tributes were numerous and most beautiful.
I LLANDOVERY. I
LLANDOVERY. Messrs. John Davies & Co. held their fort- nightly* Mairt on Tuesday. There were 800 sheep and 626 graded, 100 cattle and 45 graded. Other stock, all of which was dis- posed of, consisted of 25 calves, 5 cows and calves, 40 pigs, and 30 store cattle. Trade was slow.
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LLANSADWRN. I
LLANSADWRN. I The remains were interred at Llansadwrn, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Thomas, mother of Mrs. Richards (wife of Mr. J. Richards, Tircoed, Llandovery), at whose 'residence she passed away. A large number of sympathisers con- gregated to pay their last tribute. Deceased was 79 years of age. The annua l singing festival of the Congre- gationalists of North Carmarthenshire which was held at Ebenezer, Llansadwrn, attracted a very large attendance. The conductor was Dr. Caradog Roberts, Rhos. There was an excellent string orchestra in attendance. The churches represented in addition to the one named were:-Salen, Llandovery; Bethaby, Cynghordy; Pentretygwyn Cefnarthen Her- mon, Mothvey; Llanwrda, and Cilycwm. The presidents were Councillor Dan], Jones, Mayor of Llandovery; Revs. —W Davies, Tabor; and Davies, Broadoak. Addresses were also delivered by the Rev. Joseph Harry, Llandovery, and the Rev. Crwys Williams, the crowned bard at the National Eisteddfod, and others.
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LLANWRDA. I 1 he death occurred after an operation on I Tuesday morning at a Nursing Home in Swan- sea of Mrs. Davies, Cwmtoefach, Porthyrhyd, Llanwrda. She leaves a husband but no children. Deceased was descended from an old and respected local family, and the news of her death will be heard with regret by her many friends. I
New -J.P.'s. II
New -J.P.'s. I I Sixty-four new magistrates have been ap- pointed for Carmarthenshire. The majority are Liberals, and a number of Labour men are included. This is the first addition to the Commission of the Peace for Carmarthenshire since 1913. The following local names are included:- Thomas Evans, Abernaint, Crugybar, Llan- wrda. A member of the County Council. Liberal. Dr. Evan Jones, Y Bryn, Llanybyther. Liberal. James Morgan, Albert Mount, Caio, Liazi, wrda. Liberal. Marmaduke Francis Pryse Lloyd, GJan- sevin, Llangadock. Conservative. Rowland Evan Williams, Bailey, Gwynfe, Llangadock. Ex-County Councillor. David Rees, Penybank, Llandovery. William John Esmond, 9, College View, Llandovery. Railway guard. Member of Llandovery Urban District Council. Liberal. Major William Edward Logan Stewart, Llanfairarybryn, Llandovery. Conservative. John James, Maesycoed, Llandovery. Mem- ber of the County War Agricultural Com- mittee. Liberal. Evan Evans, Temple Hill, Ammanford. Labour. John Be van, Derw House, Cwmfferws Road, Ammanford. Labour. Edwin Robert Fisher, Wansbeck, Amman- ford. Thomas Morgan, Bryncwar, Penygroes, Llandebie. David William Lewis, Stationers' Hall, Brynamman. Liberal. David Farr Davies, Gwemllwyn, Cross Hands. David Stephens, Capel Farm, Maesybont, Llandebie. Chairman of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians and Carmarthen Rural Food Committee. Liberal and Nonconformist. William Brazell, Closyryn, Drefach, Llan- arthney. Ex-chairman of the Carmarthen Rural District Council. Liberal and Noncon- formist. x Captain William Lewis Roberts, Llanerch, Llandilo. Member of the Llandilo Urban District Council. William Harris, Dryslwyn Fawr, Llan- arthney. Member of the War Agricultural Committee and an ex-County Councillor. Liberal. Humphrey Lee Peel, Taliaris, Llandilo; son of late Mr. Herbert Peel, Taliaris. Con- servative. David Pritchard Davies, Ship House, Llan- dilo. Former chairman of Llandilo Urban District Council. John Henry Rees, Bryngoleu, Llandilo. Member of Llandilo Urban District Council. Evan Davies, Pistillgwyn, Llandilo. Mem- ber of Llandilo Rural District Council. Liberal. William Greville, Garreg Hollt, Cross Hands. A County Councillor. Liberal.
Lawn Tennis. I
Lawn Tennis. I Llandilo played Llandovery at Llandovery on Thursday last, the 14th day of August. T. Davies and C. B. Thomas beat Roberts and Lewis 6-3, 7-5; beat Powis and Evans 6-1, 6-4? lost to Dr. Morgan and Williams 3-6, 4-6. J. Rees and J. R. Huughes beat Roberts and Lewis 6-3, 3-6, 6-3; beat Powis and Evans 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 lost to Dr. Morgan and Williams 5-7, 1-6. Griffiths and W. S. Johns beat Powis and Evans 6-4, 6-4; lost to Dr. Morgan and Williams 0-6, 0-6; lost to Roberts and Lewis 2-6, 2-6. Mrs. T. C. Thomas and Miss Isobel Burnett beat Miss M. Walters and Miss C. Harries 6-1, 6-4. Llandilo won by 6 events to 4, and 96 games to 98.
OPEN-AIR MEETINGS ON AMMANFORD…
OPEN-AIR MEETINGS ON AMMAN- FORD SQUARE. -1 To the Editor, -mman Valley Chronicle. Sir,-Might 1 be allowed to correct a mis- take that inadvertently crept into my letter m your last week's issue. In my reference to the profits, &c., derived from the coal indus- try during the period of the war, 1 am made to say that those profits amounted to £25U,ooO,ooO more than the total pre-war capital of the industry. It should. be xZ5,000,000.—I am, youirs, &c., JIM GRIFFITHS. To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. Sir,—It is not my intention to intertere with the controversy now existmg between the White House and the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers' federation, but upon its completion 1 am prepared to follow a further controversy with Mr. Jim Griffiths. It may be of interest to some ot your readers as to which party the phrase dirly tactics applies to. i shall be prepared to pin the title to the White House advocates.— Y ours, &c., HARRY EDMUNDS. Myrddin Villa, Paatyffynnon, August 20th, 1919. "LEST WE FORGET." I To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. Sir,—As one who attended the drum-head memorial and thanksgiving for peace service, which was held last Sunday, under the aus- pices of the Gwaun-cae-gurwen Branch of the Weish National federation of Discharged and L ) emo b i l ise d Sai l ors earna? tion of Disc i Lugec i an d Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers, 1 feel con- strained to write a few lines in order to com- ment upon the attitude shown by quite a large section of the huge congregation which at- tended trusting you will hnd a small space in your valuable paper to publish them. Probably such ceremonies may yet be something new" to many people, but surely there is no one with any sense of humanity who does not fully realise their true meaning. Sad to relate, the interest shown by many upon this occasion was far from being a fitting trioute to the memory of those brave men from Gwaun-cae-gurwen who have made the supreme sacrifice, inasmuch as laughter and idle gossip often drowned the inspiring address and emotional prayers of those who graced the platform with their presence. Also when the hymns were sung some young men infused a tune of their own toor their vocal efforts. Perhaps these were too young by a few months to answer their Country' s call in its hour ot need. Or did their conscience (?) find no fascination on their sense of duty? Would that all who talk glibly of freedom and justice might have seen a batttlefield strewn with dead bodies, which seem to mark out a highway over which the people of the earth may march on to freedom, that they might better realise the spiritual depths of liberty and righteousness, and the cost at which they were won. 1 know that some people are of the opinion that there is no need to pay any respects to the dead—only to the living. 1 have no desire to criticise such sentiments, but I should like them to bear in. mind that last Sunday afternoon recalled sad memories to the aching hearts of those who are left behind to mourn the loss of those who are now buried) in a strange land. Therefore let these pay their ,due respects to the living, if not to the dead. Whilst in one of our overseas' hospitals I chanced one day to pick up a magazine, in which was published the following:— A HERO. Nameless his grave on a battlefield gory, Only a crossr4bger a mound of brown earth, Dead in the pride of his youth, and his glory, Far from his home, and the land of his birth. None near to mourn him, save willows that weeping Bend o'er his grave, where How rs springing anew, Cover a place, where a hero lies sleeping, Silently falling their tear-drops of dew. The author's name was not given, but I do not think he object to quote his poetic effusion here. Trusting that I have not taken up too much of your valuable space, and thanking you in anticipation,—I beg to remain, yours faithfully, PRO PATRIA.
I TO CORRESPONDENTS..
TO CORRESPONDENTS. A letter replying to Mr. Jim Griffiths, from Mr. Frank Dawson, Rolands, Amman ford has been unavoidably held over due to pres- sure on space. It will, however, be given publicity in our next issue, as well as several other replies.-ED.
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BRYNAMMAN. I
BRYNAMMAN. I It is freely rumoured that no less than three choirs from the Amman Valley will compete at the Barry National next year. It has been finally decided by a certain number of these bodies to enter the chief choral contest. On Saturday last, at Christ Church, Cwm- amman, the mortal remains of Mr. John Morgan, Glyn Road, Brynamman, popularly known as John, Nantymoch," were interred. Deceased was aretiled haulier, and hailed from Llangadock district. The local waterworks caretakers have never experienced such anxious times as during the recent drought, but they managed to tide over affairs remarkably well. Now that the clouds have once again released their contents freely, the caretakers and consumers feel relieved. Valley vocalists were very successful at Aberaeron Eisteddfod. Miss Jennie Evans, Gamant, was an easy winner in the soprano contest; Mr. Evan Evans, Glanamman, cap- tured the tenor solo prize; while Berach Bach was again victorious on Canu gyda' r Tannau." Miss Evans would have won the champion solo laurels if not for ailittle mis- understanding. She was declared the best. Brynammanites and' district music-lovers will have an opportunity to hear these singers at Ebenezer Chapel next Saturday evening. Miss Dulcie Thomas, of Crouch End, London, the daughter of Mr. N. H. Thomas, barrister, of the South Wales Circuit, and now localised at Swansea, came very near to 8Coring a big success at the recent National Eisteddfod at Corwen. Out of 56 competi- tors for the open pianoforte solo, she came a very good fifth in what was officially pro- nounced to be a very close competition of an unusually high standard. In view of the fact that this was Miss Thomas' first attempt at an eisteddfodic competition of any kind, her per- formance was most creditable, and the singu- larly warm praise bestowed upon bei by the ?adjudicator, Mr. Caradog Roberts, Mus. Doc., augurs well for a brilliant musical future. Prior to this year, Miss Thomas was a pupil at the famous North London Collegiate School for Girls, where for the last two or three years she has been awarded the School Prize for Music.
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LLANDOVERY DISCHARGED MEN'S I RE-UNION. To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. Sir,—The same evil disposed people, pro- bably, as set in circulation the lying rumour that the demobs." at Llandovery paid for their dinner out of their funds were respon- sible for the spreading of another falsehood, viz., that most if not all of those at the re- union were drunk. As a total abstainer of many years standing, I can testify that both statements are damnable lies. Very likely they emanated from some small fry who did not receive an invitation, and that the Same was fanned by local Pacifists. Don't forget, we have some of them even in Llandovery. Apart from the reflection cast upon the Bit- Badge men, the reputation of the host, Mr. Jones, the licensee of the Castle Hotel, is at stake. Trusting that in fairness to all con- cerned you will give this letter publicity.-I am, &c., ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
Llandovery Gossip.I
Llandovery Gossip. I [By CIW BOWDDWR."] I Thirty-eight years' service without a single complaint" is a record of which, any man should feel proud. That is the record of Mr. E. Williams, Relieving Officer for the Llan- dovery Union. When he was appointed, two relieving officers were employed. For the last 25 years, however, he has carried out the work satisfactorily single-handed. Deserved tributes were pjiid him at the Guardians meet- ing last Friday. Mr. Danl. Lewis, Ynysybordi, in the words of the Yankees, has delivered the goods as Chairman of the Board of Guardians. Regular and punctual in his attendance, atten- tive in debates, he has filled the office with fairness and impartiality." He has sacrificed much of his time for many years to public duties, and, in the opinion of many, he ought to have been placed on the Commission of the Peace long ago. Residents are anxious to hear when the Committee dealing with encroachments are likely to have a move on. The dinner to the Bit-Badge men at the Castle Hotel, despite the fact that the weather was oppressively hot, and that many are on their holidays, attracted a very large attend- ance. For a ^re-union gathering it must be voted a great success. This promising opening ought to give it such a solid foundation that its future as an annual function should be assured. It will prove the best way in the world to create unity of purpose amongst the' men. The president, the Squire of the Grange, and the Vicar (Rev.D. Edmondes- Owen) may always be counted upon to extend it every support. These gentlemen, I hear, are the pioneers of a movement which is likely to materialise very shortly, which will result in another feed to the boys. It is interesting to recall now, although the branch is yet in its early youth, that the first chairman and secretary were respectively Mr. Ian Hopkins, a well-known Swansea journalist, and Mr. Fred Thomas, a Llandovery boy, who is now general secretary of the Amman- ford Branch. The -heavy showers of the beginning of the wee k have already had a most beneficial effect on the crops. The Rev. Joseph Harry, pastor of Salem Congregational Church, it now transp ires, was one of the three best out of 18 competitors for the Crown at the National Eisteddfod at Corwen. One of the most notable figures at the "Demobs." dinner was Mr. Lucas, Castle Street. He and his two sons have teen active service. He volunteered at an age when most men are beginning to take it easy. He is a long way on the shady side of 50. But you'd I neVfer believe it. Why, he was one of the merriest and jolliest of the crowd. Captain J. F. Davies, whose healthwas,.t.8ted at the dinner, all honour to him, worked his way up from the ranks. He saw a good deal of set- vice during the war.
Drum-head Service at$M
Drum-head Service at$M The Gwaun-cae-gurwen Branch of the Welsh National Federation of-Discharged "Mid Demobilised Sailors and Sekkers lhëld their drum-head and peace thanksgiving services on the Gwatui-cae-gurwen Common -last Stiwiay afternoon. The Gwann-cae^furwen Silver Band, under the baton of Mr. Tal. Morris, appeared in full un' fonn, atffd, preceded by the local police, paraded with a strong muster of ex-Service men, under the command fof Capt. D. Jenkins, M.C. The wrote selected was from the Cross to Abernanit, Cv/mgorse, thence to Tai'rgwaith, and back to the Common—the People's Park. The Rev. Evan Davies, B.A., Cwmgorse, presided over a gathering numbering fully 5,000. The lier- vice was opened by the singing of,the-hymn, 0 God, our Help in ages past (led by Sergt. Baker, Gwaun-cae-gurwen), followed by the Rev. D. S. Williams, 4th Welsh,who read portions of Scripture.. ,Mr.F lilnk Stephens, Tai'rgwaith, very fervently offered prayer, and Lead, Kindly Light" was most effectively sung, followed -by,a tfasterly *eiec- tion by the Gwaun-cae-gurwen Silver Band. The President, at this juncture, solemnly # read the Roll of Honour, consisti ng of 34 names of local fallen heroes, and in the course of an impressive address emphasised our indebtedness to the vaiiant iada whose lives have been sacrificed for the liberty of our country—the lads who obeyed Duty's call and enlisted under the banner that stood for Right is Might. The Rev. T. M. Roderick, Cwmgorse, offered a prayer in Welsh, which responded to the innermost feelhigs of the congregation. The sounding of the Last Post brought to an end a t mpresove service. Mr. Samuel Hicks, secretary to the branch, on behalf of the members, wishes, through the medium of the Amman Valley Chronicle, to < sincerely thank all who participated in the ser- vice, and also the vast number of supporters who gave financial assistance.
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