The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

BRYNAMMAN. I The petulant Garreg Lwyd wears its cloak of white snow for the second time this season, and those residing at its feet shiver from beneath overcoats. The Brynamman Football Team still keep intact their unbroken record of wins. Last Saturday they played Llandebie away. Both squads recorded a drop goal each. The game was an interesting and keen one. Special preaching services were held at Hermon Church, Lower Brynamman, on Sunday, when the well-known poet-preacher, th: Rev. W. Glasnant Jones, one of Cwm- arnman s sons, preached to large congrega- tions. His discourses were modem and pointed. The concert got up in aid of ex-Priv. Evan Llewelyn, New Road, promises to be a real success. The tickets are selling well, and substantial donations are still coming in. Splendid artistes have been engaged for the I event, and ao doubt a splendid Musical tteat is in ctorc 811 Novembei 29th next, AH the works at Brynamman were brought to a standstill for two minutes on Tuesday last in commemoration of the signing of the Armistice and in memory of the fallen hence. About 11 o'clock, silence reigned in the industrial c ircles, and all fell into a Reminiscent mood. Tke sirens heralded the hois. Ccapl. Evan Moses, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Moses, New Road, has returned from India, having served in the Army for five years. He enlisted in 1914, defended his country in France, and from there he was drafted to the Dardanelles pandemonium, where he contracted frostbite and was sent to India for outdoor treatment, from which he has benefited considerably. He was accorded a warm welcome home by the New Road residents, who decorated the street with flags and bunting to celebrate the occasion.

LLANDE31E. All roads lead to The Pavilion, Llandebie, where the well-known Welsh dramas, Asgre Lan (" Clear Conscience ") and Ar y Groesffordd, will be performed To-night (Thursday) and next Saturday by the Trinity Dramatic Society, Pontardulais. Book early. Doors open at 7 p.m.

LLANDILO. The Rev. Wm. Davies, The Walk (Ind.), and the Rev. Lemuel Jones (C.M.) will ex- change pulpits on Sunday evening next, the 16th inst., at 6 o'clock. Capel Newydd Choir, under the able con- ductorship of Mr. John Evans, B.Sc., and Mr. J. Williams, is busily rehearsing a can- tata, entitled The Moabitess." A series of Bible Readings, with explana- tory discourses by Mr. Gwyn Jones, B.A., County School, will form part of this winter's programme at Capel Newydd. The opening address was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. Wm. Davies. The prizes in connection with the Scrip- ture Examination of the Welsh Congrega- tionalists of the Vale of Towy District were presented to the successful candidates on Sunday last by the Rev. Wm. Davies, The Walk, pastor of the Capel Newydd Indepen- dent Chapel, Crescent Road. The death took place on Monday morning last, at the New Ivy Bush Hotel, Ffairfach, of Mr. Edward Hughes, nephew of Mrs. Sarah Jones, the landlady, at, the age of 39 years, after a brief illness. The funeral took place to-day (Thursday), the place of interment being the Tabernacle Independent Chapel, Ftalrfach. A aelvieeia celebration with the amuver- au, of the Armistice was held at tke Llandilo-fawr Parish Church at 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning, conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Robert Williams, M.A., vicar, assisted by b Rev. W. Arthur Jones, curate. There was a large congiregation. Mr, P. R. Daniel, organist, presided at J'e organ. Services in connection with the anniversary ot the Armistice were held at the Capel Newydd on Tuesday, under the presidency ot the Rev. Wm. Davies, tke pastor, assisted b" the Rev. Thos. Thomas (Albion). There was a large congregation. Miss Olwen Wil- liams presided at the organ. The service terminated with the singing of the National Anthem. The All Hallow-tide Fair was held at Llandilo on Wednesday, undery wintry con- ditions. Snow fell early in the morning, and also about 2 p.m. The fair was not as large as in previous years, and the bus-ness was not so brisk. fiorses-colliers fetched from £ 24 to q-36, an' especially good one running up to 175; cart horses, S-32 to £50; colts, £7 to £ 15; and ponies, from £ 12 to £ 15. Horses purchased by farmers during th* war (to replace better ones which were sold for big prices) were now sold at 18. Ll the cattle department, cows and calves were selling well, and fetched from from £ 35 to £ 45. A fair demand was also made for store cattle, with a slightly lower tendency. Messrs. William and Walter James and Sons, F.A.I., auctioneers, Llandovery, Llan- gadock, Llandilo, and Swansea, held their fortnightly sale of fat cattle, fat sheep and lambs, &c., at the Llandilo Urban District Council Auction Mart Ground on Monday. One hundred and sixty fat cattle were brought into the Mart, of which only 40 were graded; and 200 fat sheep and lambs were also graded and allocated at controlled pricoc. There were 30 calves, which were disposed of from £ 2 10s. to £7 10s. each; and 150 pigs, which were sold at prices ranging from 45s. to 18. There was a full market. Pigs and calves sold very well, but as the number of cattle required was only 40. about 20 had to be sent back. The first of a series of lantern lectures to be given during the winter months, under the auspices of the Capel Newydd Band of Hope, was delivered last week-end by Mr. John Evans, B.Sc., the newly-appointed headmaster of the Llandovery County School. His subject was Round about London." The Rev. Wm. Davies, The Walk, pre- sided. An illustrated musical programme was contributed under the conductorship of Miss Elsie Williams (of Mr. Jones the chemist's establishment). Messrs. Hugh Davies, The Walk, and Arwyn Phillips, Lewis Terrace, manipulated the lantern. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Herbert Griffiths, Gwili House, those who took part were accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

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CARMEL. I All roads lead to The Pavilion, Llandebie, where the well-known Welsh dramas, "Asgre Lân" (" Clear Conscience ") and Ar y Groesffordd," will be performed To-n'.ght (Thursday) and next Saturday by the Trinity Dramatic Society, Pontardulais. Book early. Doors open at 7 p.m..

CWMAMMAN. I An interesting function took place at St. Margaret s Church, Glanamman, on Tuesday evening of last week, when the Rev. H. O. Williams, B.A., the former curate of the church, was made the recipient of a testi- monial from the members of the church. A goodly crowd had gathered together, amongst whom was a fair sprinkling of Noncon- formists, thus showing Mr. Williams' popu- larity generally in the Valley. Solos were pleasingly rendered by the Misses May Evans, Ceinwen Thomas, and Elvira Wil- liams, Mr. Syd Jones, and Master Cyril Bevan, whilst little Gwyneth Jones itave two delightful recitations. The testimonial took thii form of a gold watch and chain, together with a Waterman fountain pen. The gifts were handed over by Mr. W. A. Hay, who in a few choice words voiced the regret all felt at parting with Mr. Williams, and at the same time wished him every success in his new sphere. Messrs. H. M. Fuller and J. Phillips (Post Office) also added their tribute; the latter in a happy speech also welcomed the new curate—Mr. Davies—into our midst. The Vicar, who presided, spoke of the excellent work accomplished by Mr. Williams in the parish, and stated how reluctant he was to part with his services. At the same time, he also heartily welcomed Mr. Davies, who, he felt, would carry on the good work of his predecessor. Mr. Davies ably responded, and expressed the hope that the same good feeling that existed towards Mr. Williams would be extended towards h m also. The guest of the evening was t hen called upon, and in a speech that touched everyone present expressed" the deep gratitude h: felt towards all the subscribers for such a splndid testimonial.. He had not gone very f-ir away, and he expressed the hope of visit- r ing the parish again in the near future.

I LLANDOVERY. An Armistice anniversary dance was held .1 Tuesday at the Gerwyn Church Hall. There was an enormous quantity of stock brought to the mart for disposal by the auc- tioneers, Messrs. J. Davies and Co. Coifticillor Daniel Jones, the Mayor, and Mrs. Jones, the Mayoress, were amongst the provincial mayors and mayoresses who at- tended the Lord Mayor of London's annual function.- To commemorate the anniversary of the Armistice and to the memory of Our Glorious Dead," the church bells were tolled on Tuesday morning during the two minutes pause. The occasion was observed by the offering of prayers at the elementary schools. Generaly speaking, the occasion was well observed, as desired by the King, throughout the town and district. The death has occurred of Mr. James Evans, Smithfield House, Llanwrda, father- in-law of Mr. James James, Anglo House, Llangadock, the local representative of the Anglo-American Oil Co. Deceased, whose wife predeceased him by many years, was in h:3 61st year. He leaves eight children. He was for many years in the employ of the I Carmarthenshire County Council, and was a familiar figure on the main road between Llanwrda and Llangadock. Mr. M. H. Nichols, Llandovery's new Mayor, was born in 1870 at Llangefni, Anglesea. He is a son of Mr. M. H. Nichols, who for 30 year* was headmaster of the Town Council Schools, Aberdare, now retired. He was educated at Bangor Normal College. He was appointed headmaster of Llandovery National School on the let of January, 1895. He became mem b er of the Town Council on the 1st of November, 1907. He is a member of the Borough Food Control Committee, Profiteering Committee, and for many years was hon. secretary of the Llandovery Whit-Monday choral com- petitions, Chief Rulei of the Rechabite Society of the Carmarthenakise District for the past two years, secretary of the Llan- dovery Tent, and secretary of the local com- mittee m connection with the War Savings Certificates, and member of the Town Recep- tion Committee. He has organised several flag days during the the war. He is an athlete, and has played football and hockey, for Llandovery and Llanelly. The' death has occurred suddenly of Mi. Thomas Evans, 66, Stone Street. Deceased was a currier by trade, and during the exist- ence of the firm was for many years in the employ of Messrs. Edward Hopkins and Sons, tanners, curriers, and leather mer- chants, Emlyn House and Tanner's Hall. Subsequently he entered the employ of Mr. Pryae-Rice, Llwynybrain, an ex-Mayor of 1 the borough,, where he remained until his retirement. He was a native of the town, and could recall many matters of interest connected with it during the last 60 years. Hr. leaves a widow and several children. Two of his sons, Messrs. T. H. and Mael- gwyn Evans, served in the Great War. The former is the present secretary of the local branch of the Discharged and Demobilised Sailors' and Soldiers' Federation. The funeral took place at Llandingat Churchyard. There was a large attendance of sympathisers representative of all classes. The officiating clergy were the vicar, the Rev. D. Edmondes- Owen, and the curate, the Rev. T. J. Row- lands. The chief mourners were:—Mrs. Evans (widow) Messr. T. H. and Mael- gwyn Evans (sons) Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans, Ammanford (son and daughter-in- law) Mrs. Williams, Pantllwyfan (niece) Miss Davies, Stone Street (niece).

I PENYGROES. All roads lead to The Pavilion, Llandebie, where the well-known Welsh dramas, Asgre Lfin (" Clear Conscience ") and Ax y Groesffordd, will be performed To-night (Thursday) and next Saturday by the Trinity Dramatic Society, Pontardulais. Book early. Doors open at 7 p.m.

I Raleighs for 1920. 1 The central feature of public interest at the cycle and motor-cycle show at Olympia, London, from November 24th to 29th, will be the Raleigh exhibit at Stand No. 64, and cyclists will find that war has not hindered nor munitions ealecl tlie*capacity of the leading British company to produce something better than any other country can show. The enormous calls made upon the Raleigh fac- tory during the war for munitions of a char- acter in which the company's special know- k-ri'je of the qualities of steel was of special service naturally diminished the output of the tauvous all-steel bicycle enormously, but the Raleigh works are again running at full time, ard though the output for 1920 will far sur- pass all pre-war records, the demand will absorb every bicycle as quickly as it is turned out. For it is an open secret that 100,00., Raleighs will be put on the road next year, and vast though this number may seem, the trade demands are already so great that the wise cyclist will begin to think about placing his or her order now. For to own a Raleigh is to ride the aristocrat of the road. Its ownership stamps its rider as a real cyclist. Twelve models will be shewn at Olympia. There will be two lady's and two gent's touring bicycles; two popular lady's and two popular gent's bicycles; two gent' s light roadsters and two speed mounts for path and road respectively. In addition, three models of the new Raleigh motor-cycle will be shewn, and a specimen of the frame in skeleton. The 1920 Raleigh will maintain the all-steel construction for which the bicycle is so famous. No malleable iron castings are employed in the Raleigh as in other bicycles-every part is of the finest steel. The liquid-brazed joints, which are as nearly unbreakable as human ingenuity can devise (it has been proved that the metal will give way before the brazing), will continue to be a Raleigh speciality; the tubular fork- crown—a complete circle of steel instead of the usual iron plate-which gives such immense strength at a vital point and those many excellencies of construction which have made the Raleigh famous wherever the British flag flies or is known will all be found again in the 1920 models. Tyres made by Dunlop will continue to be standard, since nothing but the best is good enough for Raleigh, and the Sturmey Archer 3-speed gear, which has made cycling easy for hun- dreds of thousands, will be supplied wher- ever ordered—and the wise cyclist will always specify it. The finish of the Raleigh has always been its rider's pride; the glittering glory of Raleigh plating and enamelling is obtained by processes exclusive to the all- steel bicycle, which ensure its retention long after other bicycles have passed into faded duhiess. Raleigh prices for 1920 with one exception have not been advanced on this year. The exception being the lady's popular model will be £ 15 8s. instead of £ 14 14s. Prices for 1920 will range from £ 13 5s. to £ 20 18s., which represents, approximately, an increase of only from 25 to 50 per cent. on pre-war figures. The enormous output of the Raleigh factory has enabled prices to be kept within these limits notwithstanding thai labour and material have all increased more than 100 per cent. And in design, in quality and workmanship the 1920 Raleighs will be found to maintain the proud record" of the company as the leader of the high-grade cycle manufacturing companies of the world.

< H. G. EVANS, D.B.O.A., OPTICIAN, ATTENDS AT E. EVANS, 'l'he Square, v AMMANFORD, Every WEDNESDAY Afternoon From 2.30 to 9 p.m. m

Ammanford Discharged Sailors and Soldiers. At a meeting of the Ammanford Branch of the Discharged Sailors' and Soldiers' Federation, held on Tuesday evening, the resignation of the general secretary was dis- cussed. Mr. Thomas, at the outset, said that regret- ted his decision, which was more or less due to pressure of work. He couid asa::re them that in the future his assistance in the move- ment could be guaranteed, and he wished them every success. A member at this juncture enquired if there was any dissatisfaction between Mr. Thomas and Mr. Dawson. Mr. Thomas, replying, said that he did not wish to enter into personalities, but would prefer that the matter dit out a natural death. The Chairman said that he regretted the decision of Mr. Thomas. He had rendered yeoman service to the cause of the discharged men, and he (the Chairman) hoped that in th*; future Mr. Thomas would stand by in cas eof emergency. Mr. Albert Norman suggested that the matter of indifference Should be thrashed out there and then. Mr. Fay, in seconding, said that it would b. to the interest of the Branch to have the air cleared. Mr. Jack Leyshon (Walter Road) moved that the resignation of Mr. Thomas be accepted, and that they proceed with the business. This was agreed to. Mr. Haydn Leonard, the assistant secre- tary, then announced that he also lid not think he would have the time at his disposal to carry on with the work, and asked to be relieved of the position. Mr. Jim Prout was then appointed. It was unanimously agreed that Mr. Jack Jones, Penybank Road, be appointed trea- surer. The following resolution was submitted to the meeting and agreed upon, Mr. Jack Leyshon remarking that the matter should in the proper course have been brought to the notice of their secretary in writing, to enable him to ascertain the facts of the case:—"That this Branch strongly prcitests against the recent appointment made by the County Edu- cation Authority of the headmaster of the Llandovery County School, and urge that preference be given to a man who had served. Mr. Thomas, the general secretary of the East Carmarthen District Council, said that the reason why he had not brought this matter in writing before the Branch was that, as he was secretary to the Council, he was making every effort to attend personally meetings of the different branches to lay the matter before them. Mr. Leyshon was un- doubtedly aware of the circumstances, and was prejudiced. There was no other alter- native for, Mr. Leyshon, unfortunately. The question of a re-union dinner Was again discussed, and it was decided to deal with the matter at the next meeting.

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"Brewster's Millions" at the Palace. One of the most diverting of pieces is Brewster's Millions," which will be presented next week at the Palace, Ammanford, by Mr. Percy Hutchin- son's London Company. Monty Brewster, who has to reasonably expend a huge fortune in order to come into an even larger one, creates heaps of merriment among the audience. The part is ably portrayed by Mr. Harry Hampson, and his Peggy "—his charming and vivacious ifancee-whom he must not marry until his first fortune has gone, is Joan Barry. During the proceedings he adopts many ingenious methods to dispose of the fortune, in- cluding horse races, in which he backs total outsiders, and they simply romp home at huge prices. In another attempt he buys shares, which are pre- dicted to be doomed to failure. This stunt again collapses, for the shares reach an exorbitant price, and he makes money instead of losing. Eventually he decides on the purchase of a yacht for a trip around the world, and while in mid-ocean the old ship gets into dis- tress. To save the yacht it means the spending of the whole of the fortune, which is agreed to. His ambition is attained. S. Y. Flitter is a mar- vellous display of stage mechanism, and perhaps the most remarkable that has ever been presented to an Ammanford audience. Seats can be booked for this great production, which is regarded to be the greatest of modern stage pro- ductions.

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