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AT EIN GOHEBWYR AC ERAILL. ysgrifaa, Barddoniaeth, Nodion, Hanesion, a Gohebiaethaa .i'w hanfon cyn GYNTED YN YR WYTHNOS ag y byddo modd fr GOLYGYDD, CRONICL DYFFRYN AMAN," AMANFORD. I

IEr ein bod yn rhoddi pob cyfleustra i ohebwyr ddatgan eu bam ar gwestiynnau lleol, nid ydyw hynny i olygu ein bod yn cydsynio a a daliadau.—GoL.]

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Nodion Teithiwr. Derbyniasom y gwahoddiad mwyaf cynnes, yr wythnos ddiweddaf, oddi- wrth y Parch. J. Jenkins, B.A., B.D., ficer parchus Llanarthney, i ymweled ar lie adeg yr wyl o ddiolchgarwch am y cynhaeaf, ac nis gallasem ateb yn y nacaol, oherwydd i'm cof y daeth y geixiau hynny sy' n dywedyd- Yn ddig bob awr mae'r Arglwydd da Wrth bla/nt sy'n dweyd o hyd, Na Na. Felly aethom yno, ac ni fu yn edifar gennym. Cawsom pregethau rhagorol gan y Parch. J. J. Davies, Llan- defeilog, a'r Parch. W. Francis, Tumble, ac yn cynnorthwyo yn y gwasanaeth yr oedd y Parch. E. D. Aldred Williams, Gelliaur. Tystiol- aeth y tyrfaoedd oedd mai da oedd bod yno. Casglwyd yn ystod yr wyl tuag at Glafdy Caerfyrddin, ynghyd a'r achos yn y lie, a chafwyd swm an- rhydeddus. Yr oedd y galon, y llaw, a'r llogell yn cydfyned a' r gwirion- eddau tarawiaidol yn y cyfarfodydd rhagorol hyn. Efallai mai nid an- niddorol i'r darllenydd fydd gair ym mhellach am y lie prydferth hwn. Saif I pentref tlws LLANARTHNEY ar y ffordd fawr sydd yn arwain o Gaerfyrddin i Landeilo, ac amgylch- ynnir. ef gan y golygfeydd mwyaf am- rywiol a godidog. Rhed yr Afon Tywi heibio iddo; ar y deheu y cyfyd tal fryniau coediog etifeddiaeth y Middle- ton, ac ar y gogledd gwelir y gelltydd penuchel a ffurfiant un ochr i Ddyffryn Cothi, rhwng esgeiriau pa rai y rhed ffrwd a roddodd ei enw i' r dyffryn hwnnw, gan frysio i ymuno a' r Dywi ddolenog gerllaw. Ond, heblaw fod golygfeydd naturiol y fro yn ysblenydd, dirfawr gyfoethogir hwy gan y gwedd- illion hynafol lluosog sydd wedi eu gadiael megis agoriadau o hanes helyntion y dyddiau gynt, ac yn dystion o fedr ac antur pobl y cyn- oesoedd. Ar ael-craig serth a gyfyd mor herfeiddiol uwchlaw y dyffryn, dyna furddyn dyddorus hen Gastell y Dryslwyn, ac ychydig ym mhellach i'r gorllewin drachefn ceir gallt y Gron- gar, pa un sydd wedi ei hanfarwoli gan awen y bardd Dyer. Ceir yma olion caerfa gadam a thra eang. Yn ymyl y pentref hwn hefyd y mae palasdv prydferth a elwir Middleton Hall, pa un a adeiladwyd ar y cyntaf gan Dafydd, brawd y clodfawr Syr Hugh Middleton. Yn y ddeunawfed ganrif, daeth y palas a'r etifeddiaeth i feddiant Syr W. Paxton, yr hwn a chwalodd hen drigle y Middletoniaid, ac a adeiladodd, yn yr arddull Roeg- aidd, un o'r palasau harddaf ac eangaf yn yr ymyl hefyd y cawn gofadail o fewn y Dywysogaeth. Ar ben bryn ardderchog i'f Llyngesydd Nelson, a adeiladwyd gan Syr W. Paxton. Y mae hwn yn adeilad trionglog, ac oddi- arno y cyfyd tri o dyrau uehel, oddiar ba rai y reir golygfa dra eang dros y j wlad oddiamgylch. Lie dymunol tros ben yw Llanarthney mewn llawer o ystyron. deuwn heibio y pethau pwysig oj dd yma mewn rhifyn dyfodol o'ch rewyddiadur clodwiw. Cawsom lety yn nghartref clyd y boneddwr, Mr, Williams o'r Wem. Gofiwrv Jyddiaii pan oedd yr Yswain Jonea o*T Wern yn trigiannu yma. BoneJcKv? oedd efe yn wir ystyt y gair. C- awn y raeibion, sef Mr. Jones, Myrtle HiH, a Mr. Jones, Pentrepar, yn y cylch eto, ac y mae mantell garedig y rhieni wedi disgyn yn helaeth amynt. Bydded iddynt hir oes yn gwneud daioni. A derbynied ficer parchus Llanarthney a' r gwragedd caredig ein diolchgarwch mv/yaf gwresog am eu caredigrwydd di-ail; ac arhosed effeithiau da y cyrddau yn hir ar y lie medd JOHN F. JAMES. Llwyncelyn, Llandeilo.

BARDDONIAETH. I NABL LEDDF I Ar ol ein chwaer dyner ac annwy l, Mrs. Morgan Davies, Hopkinstown, Amanford. O! y drom ergyd ar Morgan—Davies, Dyfod wnaeth fel taran; Marw o'i Iwys gymal lan Ry' nodded oer, anniddan. O'i chur heddyw'n chwaer haeddol- Yn ei hanian nefol; [sy'n hoenus I Eto ad i'w phlant o'i hol Lawenydd anniflannol. Yn iach yr aeth ein chwaer hon-i Eden Ysbiydol helyntion; Chweri li ei charol Ion Yn nheulu yr uchelion. COFEB CYFAILL.

CROESO. Darllenwyd mewn cyfarfod yn Bethany i groesawu J. R. Evans, Tom Davies, Tom Griffiths, Rees Jones, a Brinley Francis. Croeso i chwi, fechgyn tirion, Croeso i chwi 'nol i' ch gwlad; Da yw'ch gweld yn iach yn Seion, Wedi stormydd maes y gad. Croeso i chwi 'nol i Gymru, 'Nol T aelwyd fach ddinam; Croeso 'nol at hen gyfeillion, Croeso pur at dad a mam. Croeso mwy i gylch yr eglwys, Lie mae plant y Nef yn byw; Nid oes neb mor falch o'ch gweled Nag yw'r Nef a theulu Duw. Dowch yn eon i Bethania, Peidiwch cadw'n of nus draw; Eiddoch chwi yw'r cwbwl yma, Tynnwch atoch heb un braw. Eiddoch chwi'r cyfarfod gweddi, A holl freintiau'r llwybr cul; Eiddoch chwi y dosbarthiadau, Eiddoch yw yr Ysgol Sul. Eiddoch hefyd yw y Seiat, A'r odfaon Sul a gwyl; Dowch i' r ysgol gan yn siriol, Dowch i ganmol Duw mewn hwyI. Gwelsoch Dduw yn bob amddiffyn Pan ymhell o dy eich Tad, Rhoddwch foliant ijdo' n wastad, Wedi dychwel 'nol i'ch gwlad. 1- N.

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Ammanford Police Court. I Monday, September 29th.—Before Mr. Jno. Lewis, Bryn-Rhug (in the chair); and Mr. Wm. Williams, Penygroes. I CONTRARY TO THE RULES. I David Thomas, Parkyllan, LJan- debie, was summoned for an offence committed under the Coal Mines Regu- lation Act. William Howells, under-manager at the Llandebie Colliery, said that on the 9th August last, while travelling on a spake down to the workings, he saw defendant jump on to another spake which was passing. This was contrary to the rules. Mr. J. W. Bishop, who appeared for the prosecution, said that the Bench were aware of the danger involved. P.S. Morgan deposed to the defen- dant coming to him on Saturday last to ask him to plead guilty on his behalf. A fine of I Os. was imposed. I PENYGROES DOGS. I Evan Evans, Gorsddu; J. Hughes, Garreglas; and Thos. Morgan, Morfa House, all three of Penygroes, were summoned at the instance of P.S. Beynon and P. C. W. J. Jones with offences committed under the Muzzling Order Act, 1918. In the case of the last-named defen- dant, the officer said that when accosted he (defendant) intimated that the dog had broken loose that morning from the house, and he was unaware of its pre- sence. The Bench, in ordering defendants to pay costs, said that as these were the first cases brought before them, they did not wish to deal too harshly with them, but at the same time they hoped it would be a warning. There was a danger of people being bitten and becoming frightened. I HE DIDN'T CARE. Frank Roberts, The Rest, Amman- ford, figured in a charge of being drunk and disorderly. This was not his debut at the Police Court, for recently he was the complainant in an alleged assault case, and asserted that the officer meant to have him as the result of those pro- ceedings. The defendant created much laughter when he mentioned that the officer was keen on driving him out of ,the district. P.G. W. J. Roberts said that at 8.40 p.m. on the 13th September he saw the defendant very drunk and com- I mitting a nuisance in Station Road, GlarcarHpan. There was a light show- ing from a shop ol ihe opposite side of the road. There were a number of people passing at the time, including liyow-en and children. When spoken to, defendant became very disorderly, and said: I I am out of ^ht." Defend nt uilty, and questioned the officer at some length. The o^icer ceuiea having caught hold <-? -?en?nt by the coilar and pushing him h&ifway up the road; neither was there a bend in the road Defer Jant, on oath, said that on the night in qwsdon he got int. a daÙ I C:m1. 1 officer was on J? scene, apparently watching him. Af?. he omcer cai:?,t ?r? 6? hirr. by th?J collar and pushed him halfway up the hill, he cleared away. He did not want any bother. The officer meant to have him over the case. He was not shouting. The Clerk (interposing): You were whispering. (Laughter). Defendant, continuing, said that he was not going to call any witnesses, as there was no one about. There may have been an odd traveller coming up the road. Asked whether he had any further questions, defendant, turning to the officer, said: You meant to have me at all costs, so bear that in mind. It's no use." Defendant was fined 10s., and asked for time to pay, as he meant to clear out of the district. The Deputy Chief Constable objected, in view of the defendant's last statement. He was then taken below. I WITHOUT A LICENCE. I I _I lhomas Williams, Rawlings Road, Llandebie, was summoned for riding a motor-cycle without a licence. P.C. Edwards said that at 6.15 p.m. on the 2nd September he saw the defendant riding a motor-cycle in College Street, Ammanford. He sig- nalled him to stop, which he did. Defendant failed to produce his driving licence. A fine of £ 1 was imposed. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. I David Rees was summoned by P.S. Morgan with being drunk and dis- orderly in Church Street, Llandebie, at 10.30 p.m. on the 10th September. A fine of 10s. was imposed. WITHDRAWN. A charge of driving to the danger of the public preferred by Deputy Chief Constable against Samuel Vaughan, Penllwynhelyg, Ammanford, was with- drawn. Mr. T. C. Hurley, Llandilo, was for the prosecution, and Mr. T. R. Ludford, Llanelly, defended. Mr. Ludford said that the defendant had been put to a good deal of trouble and had brought his witnesses to the Court that day. They were a large number, and had to be brought by-eaz. The magistrates themselves knew the cost of hire nowadays. The Deputy Chief Constable said that an independent witness had failed to appear, due presumably to the rail- way strike. On a previous occasion the case was adjourned on the defen- dant's request. He would, however. give way under the circumstances, and ask that the charge be withdrawn. The Chairman of the Bench said that it was the best course under the circumstances. NON-PAYMENT OF RATES. Several persons were summoned for non-payment of rates, and in each instance an order for payment was made.

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"Jack, y Bachgen Drwg." I SUCCESSFUL DRAMA AT AMMANFORD. On Tuesday evening, a performance of the Welsh drama, Jack, y Bachgen Drwg," was given by the Penygroes Dramatic Society. There was a large attendance, and the pro- ceeds will be devoted to local re- cipient. Never has the writer been so impressed by a Welsh production. The moral in this particular instance was superb, and the impression created by the performers was in the early stages noticeable. The drama in itself is an ideal lesson to young and frivolous men, many at the height of their ambi- tion tempted to partake of life's cup of bitterness. The ultimate result in nine cases out of every ten is disastrous to the manhood of the country. They, like Jack, y Bachgen Drwg," fail to understand its true significance. We at Ammanford, it is obvious, appre- ciate the abilities of local talent, and as a rule present every effort in the recog- nition of these particular societies. Every artiste in each presentment is a local lady or gentleman, and they deserve every encouragement. It is surprising the talent available in the locality, and the majority are worthy of higher consideration. The Peny- groes Society are to be complimented upon their effort to popularise Welsh drama. On Tuesday evening, there was not a hitch in the whole of the pro- ceedings. The stage and scenery had been artistically arranged. Messrs. John Owen Thomas and J. R. Morgan (Blaenfab), the conductors of the Society, are both well known locally, and the service they have rendered at Penygroes in particular, will long be remembered. These gentlemen find ample reward in the success that attends the efforts of the organisation. It is up to the followers of Welsh drama to lend a hand in the further- ance of their motives, and by so doing will promote the realisation of their ambition. The first act presented the home of Jack." The young lad, in his early youth, leads the ideal Chris- tian life. This part is ably. sustained by Mr. Jack Davies. The mother, on the death of the father, naturally takes a keen interest in the future welfare of her son. She endeavours to lead him on the path of righteousness. The Mother (Mrs. Gwen Vaughan) received a great ovation. Her fine voice assisted her much in the perfec- tion of her intricate part. Attired in the Welsh costume, she fulfils the role of the protector in typical style. A promising artiste, full of the spirit of her part, she enraptured the audience

I£A.DIES. I GAUTIER'S FAMOUS PILLS I I ? M v'? ?ott ouht t?e he* remedy CTet i offered kr t?emair Weaknesses and Inegu- lantM. Supeme?e Pil CochM Pecnytoy* Hier, PicM. &? MM! are S, Sale, Su?e and Speedy. Puce. under cover, t/? and 3/ ejrtp. :tro? 5/ poftee. 3d.-I R. M. BAL £ ™ 't CO. Herb Dm? Sto, E!eetne Pde. HoMoway. Loodoo. LA&m own Herbal Gmde on teee?t 01 three stamp*. on Tuesday evening. In the follow- ing act, John is seen making for home. He presents himself at the home of his sister. It may here be stated that John," after the death of his father, leaves home and attains a promising position in Glamorganshire. The part of Jane (the sister) is well performed by Miss Alice Davies. This young lady takes upon hersel f a very delicate part in the production, and representative of the thoughtful and considerate sister. She appeals to John," to maintain the standard of his success, and warns him as to his future conduct. In this act also a con- versation is recorded between Mr. Jones (the minister) and Jane (the sister). They appear to dread" the temptation put in the way of the bro- ther. The Minister (Mr. J. R. Morgan) acts exceedingly well, and is responsible for the utterance of several friendly passages of advice. In the old home in Carmarthenshire, the mother instructs Thomas Jones to write a letter to her son. She appeals for his consideration, and warns him of the possibility of being tempted. At this juncture, the part of Jack is taken by Mr. Johnny Morgan. He carries on in an excellent part, and provides humour and solemnity. He is tempted to drink, and on the second occasion succumbs to the wily methods of the tempters. The scene depicts the village inn, and the three in the parlour of the hostelry. Drink after drink passes around, and John" fails to under- stand the consequences. Billy Ponto puts in an appearance, and is drunk. No impression is created. John becomes Jack," and even- tually is dismissed from the position he held. His popularity is now confined to the rougher element, and is accom- panied by a number to the village inn. Here Carver starts to sing, and all are bundled out by the irate landlord. The part of Carver is allocated to Mr. J. Gurnos Jones. His musical effort is highly appreciated, and the rotter is ideally represented. The character Bob is well sustained by Mr. George Thomas. Towards the close of Act 3, Jack becomes poor and has lost his health. In the final act, the two tempters, "Dafydd" and Morgan," pass by Jack," who now is a total wreck and lies on the roadside. However, Billy Ponto sees the treacherous action .)f these two, and takes Jack into his care. Both resolve to turn over a new leaf, and make for the house of the minister, who readily receives them. The next scene presents the moth er on her way from the little village in Car- marthenshire to Merthyr. On reaching the latter place, she meets her daufbt-r Jane in the street. She is ap- pealed to refrain from shouting in th presence of the people, and is taken to I the daught.e house, where she i- the  ? au.- !s formed of the downfall of her sor. ID j the last scene, Mr. Jones minister) brings to the hoarse r Arthur" and Jane the two repentants, iand are reconciled. The performance concludes by the per- formers singing. The writer was very much impf(;i with the moral of the Moduct!on..?? (.(Aiced how wen the different c'ia??-j ters were represented. They, included, j i2dition to those already cf_: j Billy Ponto (Mr. Jenkin Rees), Arthur (Mr. John Davies), Mary Plas Bach (Miss Lily Davies) Dafydd (Mr. Ezekiel Williams), Morgan (Mr. David Jones), The Father (Mr. Henry Lloyd), Lxxlwick Parkyffin (Mr. Fred Williams), Anne Plas Bach (Miss Jones), Shan o Fron (Miss Evans) To write on the merits of each performer individually would be unfair, inasmuch that all the respective parts were well carried out. The sec- retary of the Society is Mr. Ezekiel Williams, 1, Caerbryn Terrace, Llan- debie. The accompanist was Mr. Johnny Williams, Caerbryn. We understand that a substantial sum was realised.

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