The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

I Under the Lamp. I (By" THE WATCHMAN.") Interesting developments are again expected in the recent milk agitation, and the whole situation is seething over with discontent. The local Food Con- trol Committee has been defied by the Authority, and now it will much depend on their future attitude. We heard in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening a good deal of dis- cussion on the incompetency of state- ments issued by Government officials. The same applies to the milk question, when promises were made that the prices would be reduced in accordance with the arrangement come to between the Committee and the Assistant Com- missioner at Cardiff. The Chairman of the Food Control Committee announced his intention of resigning, and naturally it followed that the other members would "fall in." However, at the moment he was prevailed upon to con- tinue office until a reply was received from Cardiff. The Committee- again will have to act firmly, and further the interest of the poor consumer, who in many directions—other than that of the milk question-is called upon to bear unnecessary burdens. In the first instance, it was ridiculous that Amman- ford should have been classified with the second higher priced towns in South Wales, and no regard whatsoever had been taken of the excellent facilities afforded the milk producers.

I BRYNAMMAN. The Bryn-amman and Garnant United Soccer teams played on the former team's ground on Saturday. The result was 4 goals to 2, the homesters recording the majority. The concert to be held in aid of ex-Priv. Evan Llewelyn on the 22nd of this month promises to be a great success, judging by the rate the tickets are selling. His young com- rades in the Great War and numerous frends have subscribed substantially towards the event, and that unsolicited. At a recent meeting of the Glynbeudy workmen, it was resolved that the question of paying a penny per week towards the Town Band be decided by ballot. Several col- lieries have already voted in favour of assist- ing the .institution by this means of having a penny per week deducted from their earnings. We regret to hear of the death of Miss Janet Rtfs, daughter of Mr. David Rees, Cwmgarw, in her 23rd year. Deceased had suffered a prolonged period of illness, and was operated upon for appendicitis about a twelvemonth ago, but never rallied. She was one of a large number of children, and was well liked for her amiable disposition. Lieut. J. Henry Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Nantymelyn House, is spending a holiday at home, having recently returned from Karachi, India, where he has been on duty these last two years. He also served his country in France and Egypt during the Great War., He is well liked among his comrades, and will! probably be promoted to a higher rank on his return after Christmas. He looks well, and has been accorded a hearty welcome home by his old friends. The opera, H.M.S. Pinafore," which j has been rehearsed by a section of the Bryn- amman Choir for some time, is fast getting fit for the stage, and will be performed in full character soon. The services of the efficient operatic trainer, Mr. Wheatcroft, of Burry Port, have been engaged for the event. He is highly pleased with the quality of voices and the singing generally. Mr. Wheatcroft will represent one of the charac- ters himself. He has several other combina- tions who have undertaken similar works under h;s supervision.

I DEAFNESS And Noises in the Head. IF You ARE A SUFFERER-Go to your Local Druggist and order CONCENTRATED SOURDAL: price 2/9 per tin. This New remedy gives almost immediate relief, and quickly effects a permanent cure. It penetrates to the actual seat of the complaint, and has completely cured many cases which were considered hopeless. If your Chemist does not yet stock SOURDAL', do not accept any substitute, but send money-order for a supply direct to the 'SOURPAL' DISTRIBUTING Co., 38 STATION ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, ENGLAND, and a package will be mailed per return, with full directions. The Chronicle will be sent by post to an) address at 4/4 for the half-year, or 8/8 per annum, payable in advaace-

I LLANDILO. i he Liandilo Urban District Council, at their monthly meeting, Mr. H. W. Jones, J.P., Sartor House, presiding, appointed a Profiteering Committee, consisting of alii the members of the Council, one Labour repre- sentative in the person of iVlr. George W. Jenkins, and two lady representatives, viz., Mrs. James, Frondeg, and Miss May Hughes, Red House. A communication was received trom the Building Sites Commissioner approving of a site for 24 houses m Victoria Held. Other matters of minor importance engaged the Council's attention. Lieut, the Hon. Charles Uryan Rice, i'vl.C., heir to Lord Dynevor, was on Wed- nesday night, the 29th tile., presented by the Soldiers' and Sailors' Welcome Committee, at the Public Hall, Liandilo, upon the occa- sion of his return home from Russia, where h-t distinguished himself by winning the Military Cross through having held back the Bolsheviks in North Russia with only 11 men. There was a large attendance, and the gallant officer, who was accompanied by his mother (Lady Dynevor), was accorded a hearty reception on entering the building. The chair was occupied by Mr. Henry W. Jones, J.P., Chairman of the Llandilo Urban District Council, who paid a high tribute to the recipient as having descended from a family of warriors. The presentation took the form of a silver rose bowl, suitably inscribed. After eulogistic speeches had been made by the following, viz., Capt. W. L. Roberts, J.P., Col.-Sergt. G. W. Jenkins, Mr. Wm. Thomas, and Mr. G. Gwyn Jones, B.A., the Chairman called upon Mrs. Philipps, of Tregeyb, to make the presentation. The gallant officer suitably returned thanks, as also did his mother, Lady Dynevor.

LLANDOVERY. I The death has occurred, after a long ill- ness, of Mr. Rees Evans, Forest Vew, Stone Street. The deceased, who was a very old and respected inhabitant, leaves two daugh- ters and a number of grandchildren. His wife predeceased him by many years. Two sons of his fell in the Great War, viz., Messrs. David Rice and Gwilym Evans, and the grief following their loss no doubt contri- buted to the further enfeebling of an already delicate constitution. He was a prominent member and school teacher at the Tabernacle (C.M.) Church, where, in spite of his poor state of health, he was constant n his attend- ance. Indeed, only a week before his death he attended the Sunday School to question the scholars. The remains of the late Mr. Rees Evans, Forest View, Stone Street, an old and re- spected inhabitant, were laid to rest at Llandingat Church. The officiating ministers and clergy were the Revs. Joseph Jenkins, pastor of the Tabernacle (C.M.) Church, D. J Howells (C.M.). and T. J. Rowlands (curate). There was a large and represen- tative assembly of sympathisers. The chief mourners were;-Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Jones (son-in-law and daughter); P.C. Williams, Pontaxdulais (son-in-law) Mrs. Jones, Pumpsaint (daughter-in-law) Mr. W. Evans, Cardiff (brother) Mr. and Mrs. Dan Evans, Garnant (brother and sister-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas, Llandebie (bro- ther-in-law and sister) Mr. and Mrs. Waddicur, Cross Hands (brother-in-law and sister) Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Llandebie (brother-in-law and sister-in-law) Mrs. Timothy Jones, Llandebie (sister-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Plasbach (brother-in- law and sister-in-law) Mr. J. Evans, Pont- ardulais (cousin) Mr. and Mrs. J. Wil- liams, Pontardawe (cousins) Mr. Ted Phillips, Llandebie (nephew) Mr. D. Thomas (nephew) Master D. H. Waddicur (nephew) Miss Olwen Evans (grand- daughter) Masters Gwyn Evans, lorwerth Jones, and Glyndwr Jones (grandsons). There were no flowers, by request.

PENYGROES. A concert was held at the Penygroess Vestry, on Friday evening last, under the auspices of the Penygroes Reception Com- mittee, when ex-Privs. Tudor Evans, Johnny Morgan, ( David Jones, and Corpl. John Owen Jones were presented with the usual gifts. (The last-named was home on leave, but is expecting his discharge). The chair was taken by Mr. T. Morgan, M.E., J.P., and the following contributed to a successful programme:—Solos, Mr. Harry W. John, Mr. David Roberts, and Mr. Tom Davies; violin quartette, Mr. T. Davies and party; solos, Miss L. M. Davies and Miss Lilian Hughes, who, together with Miss Dilys Lodwick, presented the heroes on behalf of the Committee. Mr. T. Morgan, the chair- man, proposed a vote of thanks to the artistes, which Mr. Wm. Williams, J.P., seconded. An enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of the Welsh and English National Anthems, Mr. H. W. John taking the solos. The Penygroes Silver Band was in attendance, under the conductorship or Mr. John Davies, and the dutic: of .:c?m? panist were performed by Mr. Haydn Jones.

TYCROES. Tycroes played Llangennech at home last Saturday, and the visitors won by two points, the score being one converted goal one try to two tries. On the day' s play the best team lost. The Tycroes forwards played the game of their Eves, the most prominent being Will Thomas, Tom Davies, and G. Williams. The pick of the backs were T. Phillips, E. Price and Fred Davies, the latter playing a great game on the wing. The losing factor in the backs was at centre. Neither of them could field the ball. They are advised to pay more attention to training.

Ammanford and the National tisteddtod ot ML i he movement to get the National cf-is- u-udiod lor held in Ammanrord is at .a", taxing practical snape. ror some years iias oeen leit that the time is npe tor i.,ak,iig a powerful appeal to the auuiorities LOI the holding ot the iNatiojiai Eisteddiiod in the Amman Valley, and it is a pleasure to recall the fact that the simman Valley Cnronicle has on many occasions called uJieatwn to the need of moving in the matter. What district in Wales deserves this honour more than the Amman Valley? If support of the Eisteddfod in the past and success on its platform constitutes any claim lor recognition, is there on Wales any town, district or valley that can for a moment com- pare favourably with the Amman Valley in this respect? it has been said that within a radius of six miles from Ammanford there could be found more chaired bards than in the rest of Wales put together. What place in Wales can be compared with the Amman Vailey in the consistency of its support to the National Eisteddfod on its musical 6ide? The name of the celebrated Brynamman Choral Society and the excellence of its singing will always remain among the most pleasant memories of the Eisteddfod, while the pluck shown by the Ammanford Choral Society this year will rank among the best examples of the eisteddfodic spirit in the annals of the Eisteddfod, and their marvellous singing at Corwen will be remembered as a landmark in choral singing as long as a memory of the Eisteddfod remains. The support given to the Eisteddfod on its choral side alone by the Amman Valley should constitute as strong a claim for hold- ing the National Eisteddfod of 1922 in their district as can be advanced by any place. With its teeming population, its central posi- tion, its essentially Welsh character and its eisteddfodic enthusiasm, the success of the Eisteddfod in all its phases would be more than assured. It has been realised from the commencement that the un dertaking is a big one, and that to ensure success the whole dis- trict, irom Llandilo and Cross Hands to Cwmgorse and Cwmllynfellr should be invited ta co-operate. With that object in view, a public meet- ing has been called at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Ammaniford, on Thursday next, the 13th mst., at 5.30 p.m., to decide on the advisa- bility or otherwise of inviting the National Eisteddfod for 1922 to Ammanford.. It is hoped that all within the above district who take an interest in the Eisteddfod and in the educational advancement of the Amman Valley will make every effort to attend, so that there can be no doubt as to the unanimity of the desire to invite the National Eisteddfod of 1922 n Ammanford.

AMMANFORD GENTLEMAN WEDDED. The wedding took place, at the Parish Church, Llandilo (by special lice,-nee) on Monday last, the 3rd inst., of Mr. Hemry Lewis, of the Great Western Hotel, Tiry- dail, Ammanford, and Miss Lizzie Howe lls- Jones, youngest daughter of Mrs. Howells- Jones, of Glanmorlais, Spilman S treet, Car- marthen. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Rob ert Williams, M.A., vicar, assisted by the Rev. W. Arthur Jones, curate. The bride was given away by Mr. D. Pritchard Davi'ies, J.P., Ship House. Others present were Mr. Erne Hewlett, J.P., Wernoleu, und Mr. Charles Morgan, of Lloyds Bank, A mm,einford. After the ceremony they proceeded to the Cawdor Arms Hotel, and later in the day entrained for London, where the hoi leyi noon is being spent.

Ammanford Recreation Ground. SATURDAY NEXT, NOV. 8. Senior Cup FIRST ROUND. ABERPERGWM versus AMMANFORD. Kick-off at 3-15 p.m. ADMISSION 8d.. ALL SEASON TICKET-HOLDERS: TO PAY.

1 We wish our correspondents to kindly state their opinions 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 oiews, we must ask ior considerable curtailment in the communications.—ED.J

THE COUNTY COUNCIL VACANCY. To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. bir,—lJlease allow me a short space in your columns to explain to the electors ot AnuTiamord Uroan Division how matters stand in relation to the County Council vacancy. When 1 decided, in June last, to leave Ammaniord tor Lianauano, i resigned my seat on the County Council, and the resig- iiaaon has taken eifect as tioia the end ot July. i am now urged by a large number of ratepayers to resume my seat on the Council. nut 1 hnd that to fuliil the duties of County Councillor adequately and efficiently requires much more time than 1 can spare, without neglecting to some extent my pastoral duties. A seat on the County Council should not be a sinecure. Were I more anxious to letain the honour than to fulfil the duties, I should, with the consent of all parties interested, pro- bably seek to withdraw my resignation. Having regard, however, for the need of con- stant attendance at the various Committees, I still deem it advisable that my resignation should take effect. I hardly need say that I shall deem it a privilege to do all that lies in my power, locally, to further the interests of the com- munity. Thanking you, ladies and gentlemen, for the confidence reposed in me.—I am, your humble servant,  J. GRIFFITHS. EbeMzej.

THE PALACE, AMMANFORD. The Gates of Mercy," by George A. De Gray, to be presented this evening, Fri- day and Saturday, is described as a Few Pears of Wisdom from Father O'Connor's Rosary." Repentance figures conspicuously, and the moral derived from this all-important production is one of its features. It not alone confines itself to the Cross to-day, but the Crown to-morrow, and proves to man his duty and recognition of the burdem of this life. It is, in fact, superb, and everyone should see it.

OUR LONDON LETTER. [From Our Special Correspondent.'] London. The debate W national expenditure was the occasion of another great personal triumph of the Prime Minister, whose speech was a masterpiece not only of elo- quence but of singularly germane argu- ment. As I read some of the newspaper comments, with their suggestions of wizardry, hypnotism, and the like, I was reminded of something that G. K. Chester- ton has somewhere said. That great writer, who really deals in nothing but conventional commonplaces unconvention- ally expressed, has remarked that when- ever his critics have no other reply to make to him they refer with exasperating una- nhâty to his brilliance. Mr. Lloyd G eorge's critics often follow a similar course. They are unwilling to admit that he is reasonable, so with one consent they fall to deploring his rhetoric. It seems to me that a man must be very innocent to be taken in by this sort of criticism. To sug- gest that the House of Commons is com- posed of men who can be thrown off their feet by mere oratory is not only stupid, but it is also an insult to the citizens of this country who elected them. Mr. Lloyd George is no doubt a great orator, but his work during the war, and in the making of peace, not to mention the record of the re- constructive legislation of last Session, should suffice to convince all but the in- vincibly prejudiced partisan that his words are not more effective than his works. THE GERMANS AND "L. G." It is worth noting, l thins, tnali tne various German statesmen and soldiers who have written works of reminiscence and apologia since the war are at least agreed in one thing, and that is that the war work of Mr. Lloyd George was as fatal to their hopes and ambitions as it was fruitful for his own country. Ludendorff told us that "Lloyd George was determined to win," that he "held England in hand," and that, as a result, extraordinary will-power was displayed in the critical stages of the fight against German militarism. The other day Bethmann-Hollweg, the ex-German Chancellor, the latest German statesman to turn author, announced that "the man of all others whose fiery eloquence and accur- ate knowledge of the English spirit made him formidable was Mr. Lloyd George. I rem ember at the time of the last General Election that the Pan-German press did not attempt to conceal its anxiety for the Pre- mier's defeat. No doubt it is not necessary to remind Mr. Lloyd George's fellow- countrymen of these facts, but, as I have said, they are not unworthy of note or with- out their own suggestive interest. GERMAN PRISONERS GOING. We arc now rapidly getting rid of the remaining German prisoners who have been held in this country. Transport has, of course, been a difficulty, but, I understand, we are within sight now of the end of the business of repatriation. The other day a considerable number of German prisoners Ir,m Lewes passed through London on theii way to the Fatherland, and I must say that they showed no signs of being "any the voise for their detention amongst us-which is more than can be said for a good many of our poor fellows who have come home from German prison camps. These par- ticular prisoners had been working on the land in Sussex, and, I am told, had worked very well, so that when they were marched on "foot through the town of Lewes there was nothing in the way of unfriendly de- monstration. The same was true in London, where people watched the motor-lorries con. tailing these prisoners go by not without satisfaction at their departure, but without any sort of ili-will. The Briton, and, I think, the Londoner in particular, is the most iacompetent hater in the world.

AMMANFORD. I We omitted from our report of the English Baptist concert the name of the Rev. Morgan Thomas, the secretary to the movement. His work has been highly appreciated. The death has occurredof Mrs. Evans, Villiers Road, mother of the late Mr. James Evans, a well-known Ammanford contractor in his day. The mortal remains were interred on Monday last. We inadvertently stated in our last issue that Mr. John Williams was the winner of several prizes at the Welsh Agricultural Show. This should have been Mr. W. H. Phillips, Walter Road. The new manager of Barclays Bank in succession to Mr. Hiley Harries, is Mr. D. T. Davies, a Welsh-speaking Carmarthenshire man, and the son of Mr. Daniel Davies, con- tractor, Talley. He comes from the Broad- way Branch of Barclays. Damage amounting to £ 50 was caused by an outbreak of fire at the house of Mr. David John, Iscennen Road, who was away at the time. The outbreak was attributable to some cloth es hanging on a line catching fire. The Ammanford Fire Brigade, under the com- mand of P.S. Britten, were in attendance and extinguished the flames. f « A whist drive was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the local branch of the Shop Assistants' Union. Mr. Ben Johnson acted as M.C., and Mr. D. J. Edwards (Dunns) secretary. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent, and the winners were: Gents, Councillor J. C. Shaw; conosolation., Mr. Ken Howells. Ladies: Miss Griffiths, Nantymoel; conso- lation, Miss Curtis. The funeral of the late Mrs. Minnie Lake, wife of Councillor Tom Lake, Heol Las, took place on Saturday last, the place of interment being the Christian Temple butial- ground. There was a large and xepresenr tative gathering, including members of public bodies. The Rev. D. Tegfan Davies officiated, assisted by several local ministers. The coffin was covered with wreaths and beautiful floral tributes. The mourners in- cluded the sorrowing husband and two daughters. We deeply regret to chronicle the very sudden demise of Mrs. Mary Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, College Street. The deceased lady, who now lived at Ferndale, had only returned on Saturday from Ammanford, and was taken ill on Sun- day evening, and died on Monday morning. She was of a genial disposition, and was held ii high esteem by those she came in contact with. Her marriage was only solemnised in August last, and she was only 27 years of age. The funeral takes place at Fem- dale to-day (Thursday), when it is ex- pected that the Revs. T. Bryn Thomas, Ferndale, and D. Bryniog Thomas, Gwyn- fryn, of which church deceased was a faith- ful member and took a keen interest in the work of the Sunday School and the Band of Hope during her residence here.

MR. W. T. RHYS' CORRECTION. I To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. I Sir,—With reference to the correction of the Russel v. Rhys case which appeared in your last issue, I wish to say that the word fails should be substituted for the word dismissed." I also wish to state that nothing in my letter reflected on Mr. W. J. Jones, journalist, who was present in Court when the case wa:s heard.-Yours, &c., W. T. RHYS. 69, College Street, I Ammanford.