The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

t Amman Valley Sporting Gossip [By "FREELANCE."] I LLANGENNECH v. AMMANFORD. I The Ammanford Rugby Club met Llan- gennech on Saturday last on the Recreation Ground. The homesters fielded a strong side, and deserved to win. The teams fielded as follows:— Ammanford: Full-back, W. Griffiths; three- quarter backs, J. Williams, Luther Thomas, Abe Rosser, and J. Lewis; half-backs, Abbot Griffiths and Danny Thomas; for- wards, Frank Davies, W. J. Evans, R. Barrett, Gwilym Morgan, D. Richards, Cecil Isaac, Jim Richards, and J. H. Thomas. Llangennech: Full-back, D. J. Harries; three-quarter backs, Lloyd Williams, Bryn Peters, Glyn Harry, and Bowen; half-backs, Will Williams and Gwilym Evans; forwards, Powell Rees, Austin Charles, L. Thomas, Dan Davies, Jack Kennell, Oliver Evans, Caradog Williams, and Sid Evans. Referee: Mr. I. J. Davies, Gwaun-cae- gurwen. Ammanford kicked off with the sun in their faces. The visitors returned" to touch at the 25. Ammanford soon became the aggressors, and play was taken to mid-field, where the home backs set the pace with a pretty bout of passing, which broke down on J. Williams failing to accept. Thomas, how- ever, got possession and broke through in fine style, but failed to recover. Continuous bouts of passing took play into the visitors' terri- tory, who, however, relieved a precarious position and sent play back to the centre. Abbot Griffiths retaliated with a fine bit of play and found touch in the visitors' 25. The Ammanford three-quarter line worked excep- tionally well, and on more than one occasion placed matters dangerous for the Llangennech boys, who were continually kept on the defence. From a scrum the Llangennech outside-half made a fine opening and relieved to the 25 line. Here the visitors were penalised and W. l- Evans made a beauti- ful attempt at goal. Play was on resumption taken to the centre. A feature was the ex- cellent following up of the Ammanford players, which nearly resulted in a score. Jack Lewis failing to take a pass from L. Thomas, Llangennech again carried play to the centre. The homesters soon forced mat- ters, and met with a good deal of ill-luck. Will Griffiths then fielded in fine style and put in a lovely touch finder on the Llan- gennech 25 lime. Several bouts of passing by Ammanford failed to benefit. Half-time arrived with no score. On resuming, the visitors forced play to the home 25, where a mark was gained. The kick at goal failed. A fine bout of passing, introducing the reverse pass, nearly ended in Ammanford scoring. Abbot Griffiths made rather a bold attempt to break thronh. Some excellent forward rushes resulted in T. H. Thomas crossing near the uprights. W. J. Evans failed to convert. Following the kick- out, Ammanford were penalised for holding, and Llangennech found touch at halfway. A scrum followed, and the Llangennech half- back went away on the bynd side. He kicked a little too hard, and the result was a minor. The Ammanfordians soon became masters of the situation, and Will Gri nths again figured conspicuously. Play for some time was kept in mid-field, and a Llan-1 gennech player was injured. He retired from the field. The visitors at this stage played with determination, and carried play to the home 25. The home forwards, however, made a rush to the centre, and from there on to the Llangennech 25. Smart following up by the home forwards forced Llangennech to touch down. Ammanford were now press- ing, and W. J. Evans broke away from a line-out, and after a few players had handled, Abe Rosser crossed with a fine try, which W. J. Evans with an ideal kick converted. Llangennech were able to take play to the home 25, where they only remained awhile. A good deal of fumbling on the part of Ammanford was here noted. Jim Richards eventually got the ball and rushed along the touch line, and carried play bock to the visitors' quarters. Another bout of passing ended in Jack Williams scoring behind the posts. This Abbot Griffiths converted. Ammanford again pressed and confined play to the visitors' territory. Abbot Griffiths made several rushes and forced matters con- siderably. Ammanford were penalised, but this was of but little gain to the visitors. FullI time was then called, with the score reading: Amman ford two converted goals one try (13 points) Llangennech, nil. COMMENTS. I The Ammanford side has improved remark- ably, and the tide has turned. The forward line is possessed of vigour and determination. Barrett played a hard game, and on the day's form was the best forward on the field. The three-quarter line did some fine handling, and there is no need for special mention of one more than the other. Abbot Bach worked exceedingly hard, and was responsible for several fine openings. The custodian, as usual, well filled his place. His tackling was a feature. There was no comparison between the two sides. W. J. Evans is possessed of a fine kick, and should make a hit in the near future. Little improvement can be expected of the forward line. jim Richards made another dash last Saturday, and on one occasion took the ball on his own. J. H. Thomas did not do at all bad, and has worked hard for his place in the team. Danny Thomas at half played a great game. He is blessed with the ideal partner. The following up tactics were well intro- duced by the homesters. The try gained by Jack Williams was the best of the day. Abe Rosser deserves every encouragement, and undoubtedly is a big asset to the side. I LLANDEBIE v. PONTYBEREM. This match was played at Llandebie on Saturday last, in typical football weather. The homesters were again unable to field their be it team, Geo. Evans (capt.), Rev. J. Ll. Thomas, and D. J. Thomas being un- able to turn out at the last moment. Immediately after the kick-off the 'home- sters took play to the visitors' goal line, where in a melee Gate Thomas scored behind the posts. Reg Owens failed to convert from in easy angle. After the kick-out, the home- sters worked their way to the visitors* quar- ter, where Mock Price made a mark. Dai Jones, taking the ice! placed the ball beau- tifully between the uprights, thus putting the home team six points ahead. The visitors at this point worked their way to the home territory, but their stay was of short duration, Taylor, the home full-back, sending them back with a well-timed kick. The home three-quarters at this period were indulging in too much pot-shotting for drop goals. (A shot for drop goal is all right when there is no chance of scoring, or when a player is favourably placed; but to attempt drop- shots from difficult angles and when men are favourably placed for scoring is totally wrong) From a scrum near the visi tors' 25 Emlyn Phillips set the home backs in motion, and a fine bout of passing ended in Reg Owens scoring a try, which he converted. Soon after half-time was called with the homesters leading by one converted goal, one goal from. a mark, one try to nil. On the restart, the visiters were pressing hotly, Reg Owens and Taylor on several occasions only just saving. However, Jos. Lloyd with a fine dribble brought relief. The home backs at this period were doing every- thing but scoring. Their passing, from a spectacular point of view, was fine, but they failed to score. Hereabouts Reg Owens made a splendid attempt to drop a goal from a difficult angle. The long-expected score came at last. From a scrum Meek Price got I the ball, and was over in a flash. Reg Owens converted. On the restart, the visitors worked their way to the home terri- tory, Dai Jones sending them back with a lovely touch finder. Gate Thomas got the ball from a lane-out and set the backs going, Emlyn Phillips dashing away and finding touch well in the visitors' quarters. Llan- debie were pressing hotly, and Reg Owens, who was now playing outside-ha lf, receiving the ball from Price, dropped a lovely goal, thus putting the homesters 20 points up. After the kick-out the homesters again worked their way to the visitors' 25, but their full-back kicked the ball to Dai Jones near halfway. Dai made a fine attempt for goal, the ball dropping on the cross-bar and then rebound- ing into the field of play. It was one of the finest kicks ever seen, on the field. Final score: Llandebie, two converted goals, one goal from mark, one dropped goal, one try; Pontyberem, nil. COMMENTS. I I shall not signal any player out for I special praise, as one and all played very well. The forwards, again leu by Ivor Jones and Dai Griffiths, played a hard game throughout. The backs were exceedingly fast and nippy, but are rather prone to selfishness. They should remember that they have wing men to feed, and should pass to them the ball at the right moment. LLANGENNECH II. v. TIRYDAIL. I Result: Tirydail, one converted goal, two tries; Llangennech 11., one converted goal. Scorers, Johnny Rees, Enoch Rees, and Evan Davies. The first try was mainly brought about by a forward rush by Tirydail, the home full- back misjudging the ball, and Johnny Rees, seeing his opportunity, rushed up and very smartly scorsd, he himself converting from a difficult angle. The second try was the tit- bit of the game. Robin Rosser, getting the ball away very smartly to Johnny Rees, the latter very cleverly drew the defence before transferring to his centre, who gave to Enoch Rees. The latter, after a nice run, swerved round the full-back and scored, but this time Rees was not fortunate with his goal kick. The forwards were instrumental in bringing about the third try, bringing off a typical Tirydail rush, with Ianto Davies putting on the finishing touch by forcing himself over with an unconverted try. The Tiirydaii boys thoroughly deserved their victory, being superior in all depart- ments. The Tirydail pack early on took command of the game, and kept up a con- tinual pressure, play being confined to the homesters' half practically throughout. They were ably led by Elvet Lewis. Fred Spi'nks played the game of his life. There is plenty of room for improvement in the tlhL On Saturday, the ball could easily have been brought out oftener and much cleaner, the ball being held by the back rankers too long to enable the half-backs to cut out clear openings. In the loose they are all that can be desired. The half-backs *combined well. Robin Rosser, at inside-half, was, however, badly handicapped by the winging tactics of the homesters and the latitude allowed to the Llangennech halves. Johnny Rees, at outside- half, cut out some very pretty openings, and his attempt at a dropped goal deserved a better fate. The three-quarters had very few oppor- tunities to prove their worth, but what came their way they did well. Hubert -Evans, at full-back, was, as usual, as safe as a house, his fielding and touch- finding being perfect. IN GENERAL. I The Ammanford Soccerites were due at Llanelly on Saturday last, but at the last moment the game was postponed. f under- stand the Llanelly Club was unable to secure a ground due to the playing of the First Round of the English Cup on Halfway Park. A later fixture is, however, to be arranged. One of the local Soccer enthusiasts, and a member of the Selection Committee, has been admitted to the Carmarthen Infirmary, where he will shortly undergo an operation. I refer to Mr. Albert Norman, who in the past has rendered yeoman service to the Soccerites. A very interesting presentation was made at the Bush Hotel, Llandebie, on Saturday last, when that popular and respected Llan- debie forward, Mr. Gate Thomas, was the recipient of a skull cap. The gathering was presided over by mine host Mr. Evans, whilst Mrs. Evans, in a very neat speech, handed over the gift. Reference was made to this particular player's popularity. In respond- ing, Mr. Thomas thanked them for the gift, adding that he would cherish it for ever. A very pleasant evening was spent, and Mr. Emlyn Phillips presided at the piano. The Llandovery Club, although not quite recovered from the effects of its recent heavy defeat, is to put a strong side in the field against Llandilo on Saturday. In the last game several of the players were injured, in- cluding the captain. It is not, however, sug- gested that there was rough play on the part of their opponents.

I Amman United Notes. I I [By "OLD SPORT."] I AMMAN UNITED v. LLANELLY II. I Result: Amman United, one try; Llanelly II., one try. Evan Phillips scored for Amman. The Amman. United players journeyed to Llanelly on- Saturday last in a none too confi- dent frame of mind, for they were without their captain and versatile full-back, Joe Rees, who wa; doing for Swansea what he has often done for his old team, namely, winning the match. Jos had been packed at the usual meeting of th" Committee on Monday nizht, but Tuesday morning brought the request from Swansea for his services, so that the team had to be re-arranged. Joe Griffiths went to full- back-, Garfield PhiJlips came into the vacant centre position, and Evan Janes took Gar- field's place on the wiag. The game can be dismissed in a very few words. In the first place, to be quite candid, I Amman were decidedly fortunate in leaving the field with the scores even. They opened the game sensationally, for from practically the first scrum near the halfway line the ball was whipped out to the backs, and Evan Phillips finished off a sparkling movement by scoring a really fine try. This early reverse seemed to wake up the homesters, whose methods thereafter can hardly be called lamb- like. Many an Amman player is complain- ing of injuries this week. Three have been left out of the team for Saturday owing to injuries. This, however, is by the way. Un- doubtedly the outstanding player on the field was the Llanelly stand-of f half. He led tic Amman boys a merry dance, and had he the proper knack of breaking through, Ammar United's record would be but a pleasant memory. He has speed, turns quickly, and possesses a splendid kick, and if the Premiers have got a better stand-of f half than he, then they are a decidedly fortunate team. Quite the opposite may be said of his vis-a-vis, although I understand that Arthur Price was net jn a fit state to play, having injured his hand at work. I don't like saying unkind things about Arthur, for he is such a good little sport, but still, I mamtaic that he is far how exhibiting his pre-war form. He is simply a shadow of his former sprightliness. Take, for. instance, his game against Aber- avon in In a Welsh Cup match a few years ago, when, in playing against a ifrst-class half, he played a magnificent game. Un for- tunately, one gains nothing by chasing shadows, however bright they may be, and the fact remains that Arthur Price is decidedly off colour. He got a nasty injury on Satur- day that will preclude him from playing for a time, and this certainly affected his play last week. Joe Griffiths opened well at back, but did not keep up his form throughout the game. He had a nasty habit of keeping up too close in the second half, and got caught napping once or twice. On the whole, how- ever, he did not do badly, considering he was playing in a position that he does not care for. He is to 1:^ commended for his loyalty to the Committee in playing there. Joe is a good sport. \I hardly know what to say about the three- quarters, for they did not get many chances to shine. It was mostly defensive work, and chasing the fast opposing outside-half. Gar- field Phillips was perhaps most noticeable, and he was ably backed up by Billo Rees. Morgan Rees as scrum half got through a great deal of work, but was handicapped by the fact that his forwards were beaten for possession so of ton. Coming to the forwards, I should say that the older players, whose experience in a game of this sort was a decided factor, were most prominent. Morgan Williams and Will Ward were constantly in the picture, the latter on one occasion actually crossed the homesters' line, only to give the ball away, ignorant of the fact that he had a try at his mercy. The pass was bungled and a certain try thrown away. Major Gilbert Davies, who captained the team on this occasion, worked hard against heavy odds, for during the latter por- tion of the game there were only six men in the scrum. To sum up, as I stated at the commencement of this report, the Amman boys were fortunate in not being beaten. Weak refereeing, which affected both sides alike, was an unpleasant feature of the game. I cannot close these notes without congratu- lating our popular captain, Joe Rees, on his excellent debut on St. Helen's Ground last Saturday. Any eulogy from me would pro- bably be looked upon as biassed, but praise such as was showered upon him by the Car- diff critics in particular cannot be placed in this category. The Western Mail ably put the whole thing when they stated that Joe was a worthy successor to the great Bancroft." I am sure that not only Amman United followers, but the football element throughout the Valley, feel proud to think that we have reared such a star amongst us. !I Floreat, Joe! and may this be only an Instal- ment of many a bright chapter to follow. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. I Amman United v. Hendy. Full-back, Billo Rees; three-quarter backs, J. Lucas, G. Phillips, Joe Griffiths, and E. Phillips; half- backs, Morgan Rees and A. N. Other; for- wards, W. fhomas (capt.), M. C. Williams, W. Ward, J. Styles, Tom Evans, D. B. Rees, D. J. Jones, and T. J. Thomas. Amman United II. v. Llandovery College. Full-back, J. Davies; three-quarter backs, E. Jones, H. M. Fuller, D. Williams, and R. Evans; hdf-backs, Idris Hughes and D. Jenkins; forwadrs (from) Evan Davies, W. Davies, S. Jeremiah, D. J. Hughes, W. Ratcliffe, M. J. Evans, Harry Jenkins, M. Griffiths, and R. Howells.

South Wales Miners. MEETING AT CARDIFF. At a meeting of the Executive Council of the South Walts Miners' Federation, held at Cardiff on Monday, presided4 over By Mr. William Brace, M.P., a report was pre- sented by Mr. Wm. Jenkins upon a meeting of the parties appointed to investigate the stoppage of the Maerdy Pit, Gwaun-cae- gurwen. A deputation from the workmen was also in attendance, and tfated that the workmen were very desirous of keeping the pit going. It was decided that representatives of the Council should make a further effort to arrive at a settlement. I PANTYFFYNNON COLLIERY. I Mr. Ted Williams was appointed to investi- gate an application for permission to tender notices to enforce the use of dust extractors in the screens, tendered by the workmen at the P antyffynor.

Discharged Men's Protest. J A conference of the East Carmarthenshize I District Council of the Welsh National Fede- ration of Discharged Sailers and Soldiers was held at the Public Institute, Llandovery, on Saturday last, under the presidency of Mr. Aneurin Daniels, Brynamman. The Secretary (Mr. Fred Thomas) stated that a communication had been received from the West Glamorgan Divisional Council, irlVitipg this Council to send a delegate to a meeting convened for November 8th next at Swansea. Mr. F. Emerson Thomas, Llandilo, en- quired if the approval of the Federal Council at Cardiff had been received to the proposal, an d as to whether East Carmarthenshire was sufficiently strong enough to carry on with its own Divisional Council in accordance with the constitution of the Federation. The Secretary replied that Llanelly had decided to throw in its lot with the West Glamorgan Divisional Council. Mr. Jones, Secretary to the Briton Ferry Branch, pointed out that according to the regulations set out at Aberystwyth, the approval of the Federation Council would in the first instance be required. His opinion was that Swansea were out to oust Car- dixf and claim origination as to the mother- hood of the Federation. A lengthy discussion followed, and it was agreed that the Secretary at Cardiff be con- sulted with reference to the constitution of the Carmarthenshire Divisional Council, and fur- ther, that no delegate be sent to Swansea. A LLANDILO KINDNESS. .1 I I MT. r. Lmerson 1 homas, Llandilo, said that the discharged man inmate at the Llan- dilo Workhouse had been taken out, and a temporary allowance granted, him by the local Committee until his case was finally decided upon by the Pensions Ministry. Replying to Mr. Gunning, Glanamman, Mr. Thomas said that Mr. Efferman, a mem- ber of the Llandilo Branch of the Federation, had agreed to look after the man. The Secretary was directed to communicate with Mr. Efferman and convey the appre- ciation of the Council of his kindness. AMMAN VALLEY PENSIONS I COMMITTEE. Mr. Fred Thomas, Amman ford, was nomi- nated for the vacancy on the Amman Valley Pen,sions Committee, and to represent the interest of the whole of the branches in that Urea. A LLANDOVERY APPOINTMENT. 1 he Llandovery delegate, Mr. T. H. Evans, drew the attention of the Council to an appointment recently made by the Carmar- thenshire Education Committee in respect to the headmastership of the Llandovery County (Dual) School). Mr. Evans pointed out that the successful candidate had not served with either the Naval or Military Forces during the war. The advertisement mentioned that pre- ference would be given to discharged men. The temporary master had occupied that po&i- tion for the past twelve months, and the ex- cellent record attained supported the qualifi- cations of that applicant. He had also served with the Colours for some two years, and had ,in addition been overseas. Another dis- charged soldier applicant held the degree of M.A., and had served for four years. In this particular instance the qualifications held were higher than the others. It was significant that J:jieir claims had been ignored. Every effort had been made by the local Branch to secure recognition, and also the assistance of the Secretary at Ammanford had been sought. Mr. Thomas, Llandilo, said that although he knew the successful applicant, he felt com- pelled to express his opinion, and to suggest that the matter be taken up by the District Council. Mr. Daniels, Brynamman, was of the opinion that the District Council should take up the matter, and, if need be, the^reeling of all the Branches be procured. He suggested that the Education Committee, be communi- cated with. Mr. Evans, Llandovery, preferred that the Board of Education be informed of the cir- cumstances, and, in addition, the local mem- bers of Parliament. They should be asked to introduce a deputation in London, if need be. The Secretary referred the Conference to the attitude adopted in a similar case at Mairgam. The discharged men failed to gain the sympathy of the Local Authorities, and eventually a deputation was sent to London to await upon the Authority, and a satisfac- tory agreement WPG arrived at. It was decided that the Board of Education be communicated with, and, if need be, a deputation be sent to London. In the mean- time, the Secretary was directed to prepare the case for presentment. A delegate suggested that a supplied report of the proceedings be sent to the Press, and this was agreed to. NEXT CONFERENCE. I it was agreed that the next Conference be I held at Brynamman, and that the Secretary I thereat make the necessary arrangements. ORGANISER. I The appointment of Organiser was referred to the next Conference, and the Secretary was directed to ascertain the ifnancial help likely to be given by the Federal Council.

Ammanford Bank Manager. I His many friends will be pleased to learn His many friends will be pleased to 'lea.rn of the recent appointment conferred upon Mr. R. Hiley Harries, for 84 years manager of the London Provincial Bank (now Barclays) at Ammanford. MT. Harries shortly leaves, for the Fenchurch Street (London) Branch of Barclays, and is to leave Ammanford at the end of the month. He was one of the first managers at Ammanford under this well- known banking firm, and commenced business in High Street. His business connection soon grew, and to such an elaborate extent that larger premises were acquired on the Square. He is the youngest son of the Rev. Dr. H. Harries, of Treherbert, now living in retire- ment at Porthcawl, and an ex-president of the Welsh Baptist Union. Before coming to Ammanford, Mr. Harries held a similar post a s m l at the Cardiff Doeks, and he is a brother-in- law of Mr. D. R. Llewellyn, the Welsh coalowner. His activities in various move- ments at Ammanford were confined parti- cularly to the temperance movement, and he has been president of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Band of Hope. He has been a mem- ber of the Y.M.C.A. Committee, and also on the Eisteddfod Committee, which has been responsible for the raising of hundreds of pounds, devoted to the local Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund. During the time Mr. Harries was president of the Ebenezer Band of Hope, the meetings became so popular that the building was not large enough to accommo- date the many children attending. We with him every success.

Ammanford Police Court. Monday, October 13th.-Before Mr. A, E Du Buisson, Glynlur (in the chair) Mr. Evan Lewis, Ammanford; and Aid. W. J. Williams, Animanfiyn. UNATTENDED. P C Edwards summoned Morris Fine, 2y Hall Street, Amman ford far allowing a horse attached to a spring cart to be un- attended on the highway, to wit, High Street, Ammanford. The animal was allowed to be alone for five minutes. The defendant, on being asked to give an explanation, said that he had only gone into a shop for a parcel. Defendant was fined 8s. OUT OF SEASON. Morris Bowen, 19, Norman Road, Amman- ford, was summoned by P.C. Edwards for being in possession of two pheasants during. close season. Defendant did not appear. The officer deposed to visiting the defen- dant's house, accompanied by P.C. Rees, on the 24th ult. He had a search warrant with him, and on examination they found in the front room on the ground floor a pheasant unfeathered. A visit to the pantry revealed another pheasant. This had been feathered. Defendant, on being charged, said: I found them on the road to Carmarthen while I was cycling home from the colliery." Defendant was ordered to pay 15s. foe each offence. APPLICATION. Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., Clerk to the Ammanford Urban Council, asked that the Bench fix a dlate to hear the objection raised to the construction of the Iscennen Road. The usual notices had been served in accordance with the Public Streets Act, 1892, and he understood that now objections to the scheme would be preesnted. The Bench would have to visit the spot, as was done in the case of Brynteg and Villiers Roads. The Bench decided that Monday next be taken for the puT pose. I EJECTMENT. Mr. Whittington, from the office of Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., applied for an eject- ment order on behalf of Wm. Arthur Moses, Tir-Syr- Wailter, Gamant, against Thoma* Jones, Voel Isaf" Brynamman. The applicant, called, said that the osuaJ notice had been served. The rental was £6 per annum. Applicant had otfered to let defendant have his present house. The defendant did not appear, and the application was adiourved. I JUVENILE COURT. A lad: of 15 years was summoned for let- ting off fireworks in New Road, Ammanford. P.C. J. Bevan proved the offence, and the offender was let off on payment of costs. The Chairman of the Bench issued a wam- ing, end described the practice a dangerous one. t Printed and Published by the Amman Valley Chronicle, I .*•d, at their Offices, Quay Street, Ajwnanford, in the County of Cac- marthen, October 16th, 1919.

THE OMNIBUS. I JThings Seen and Hssri by the Conductor] A moderate trickle of water from an ordi- nary tap will waste 150 gallons a day. It seems a pity that a man can't dispose of his experience for as much as it costs him. A dance d er the auspices A dance is to be held under the auspices of the Discharged Men's Federation very shortly. Three months old store pigs in the Isle of "Wight are fetching the local record price of Ut3. Squealing. A pony bolted recently and dashed right into the Police Station. Wanted to be locked up, evidently. From the enclosure of the Recreation Ground: It is mere blessed to give than to receive —the dummy. A badger was caught recently near Aber- ia£h, but not until after having destroyed L-46, but not unti some 19 plump chickens. An inmate of an institution recently swallowed tenpence in coppers. His excuse was that he didn't have a purse. There is such a great demand for farms in the Valley, that recently at the Police Court a £ 6 tenement was described as one. < A novel idea on how to prepare one' s own fireworks was disclosed at the Police Court on Monday. It had a flashing result. It is suggested that a particular business thoroughfare at Ammanford be converted into iL playground. Why, we have our reasons. A few nights ago, a local household was risited by a toad. A young hero who was present caught hold of it and bore it out in triumph. The knowledge of a Llandovery Coun- cillor concerning Scriptural quotations was recently brought into the limelight, and with great effect. The births registered in the Llandovery rural district for the year were 115. It ia below the average for the whole of England and Wales. The older members on the Llandovery Board of Guardians said at the last meeting that they remembered the County Rate at 4d. in the £ The good old days." ? Carmarthenshire is Miadsequately served with nursing arrangements, said Dr. Arthur Hvghes, ti -)f-- County Medical Officer, at the Carmarthenshire Public Health Committee. Under the new Decentralisation Scheme proposed by the Ministry of Pensions, the Amman Valley, Llandilo and Llandovery Local Committees will be confined to one body. » From a Swansea contemporary: Struck by the hefty display of Swansea's full-back on Saturday last, a spectator suggested that Joe Rees must have been graduated in an Amman xoeat shop." The Mayor of Llandovery had promised to entertain Mr. Lloyd George on his visit to accept the freedom of the ancient borough. His term of office expires on the 9th Novem- ber next. » Criticising the Muzzling Order, Mr. Mervyn Peel, at the Carmarthenshire Police Committee, queried its effectiveness when an unmuzzled dog met a muzzled dog on the boundary. < In reading books and journals of 70 years ago, one finds frequent reference to coracles on the Taff, the Wye, the Towy, and the Teify. To-day they are only found on the Towy and the Teify. To pour oil over the troubled waters would be an unwise suggestion, writes a correspon- dent in reference to the resignation of the local Food Control Committee. The sug- gestion is too milky, he adds. Who is making that terrible noise and using that terrible language in your house, Mrs. Peterson?" asked the Parson. It's only my husband. He wants to go to church, and he can't find his Prayer Book," replied the good woman. The good housewife had procured a pound of butter at Llandilo, and there was wailing and gnashing of teeth shortly after her return home. The neighbour's dog had done justice to the precious article in her absence and eagerness to disclose its possession to the said neighbour. A West Wales farmer was notoriously in- tolerant of the amateur agriculturist. The ad joining farm to his own was worked by a gentleman farmer, and when on a visit to market an acquaintance asked the farmer what his neighbour raised chiefly. The gruff reply came: His hat. Now if I was making a shot like that, I should put plenty of bottom on the ball observed. a knnt who ought to have been a Roberts or a Gray. The game finished, and he caught hold of a cue and called all pre- sent to witness his simple shot. Result: Red ball off the table, a ten-inch rip in the cloth, and 30s. to t>ay. Mr. Spencer Leigh Hughes, so it is said, was passing the War Office with a friend, when the latter pointed to the emblems over the door, saying: Look, there's the Scotch thistle, the English rose, and the Irish harp but where is the emblem of Wales?" Oh, said Mr. Hughes quickly, I expect there' a leak in the roof." j The teacher was testing the children 's general know ledge at a school in the Amman Valley. Why," asked he, do they put a cock on the top of the church steeple? No one had any idea, until an irrepressible youngster made the original suggestion: Because, sir, it would be too far to fetch the eggs if it was a hen." How a local family proposed to overcome the butter difficulty (is here recorded. The font parent sent her little girl to one of the grocery estab l ishments, and asked for the usual quantity of margarine. A request was in addition handed in, and whether complied with we do not know. It was to stamp a cow on it, cause we've got company to tea this afternoon." Gwendoline, the 18-year-old daughter of the family, had received a splendid present from her "young man," an engagement ring set with diamonds and rubies. That evenng at tea, when the happy pair were present, the conversation naturally enough turned to jewellery, and someone remarked that it was funny to think that we got pearls from oysters. .Whereupon Gwendoline' s horrid little brother edged towards the door and relinked loudly: Oh, that's not half so funny as getting tings from mugp, is it, Gwen?

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