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THE OMNIBUS. IThln" Seen and Heard by the Conductor.] More light (en) ing campaigns last Monday. Milk and strikes do not agree with teach other, and yet it is soothing. What has become of the local Band? We have not heard it for some time. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmar- then, is the only minister-Mayor in Wales. The King has purchased a herd of Welsh black cattle from Carmarthen- s h ire breeders. Amman Valley School Managers are to appoint lady Managers for female evening classes. One small Welsh parish is paying rates amounting to £ 1 2s. 8d. in the fL. So says a London paper. And yet we grum ble. Llandovery's new Mayor was for many years the secretary to the Whit- Monday events which prove d in the past so great a success. A road worker was heard to remark the other day that he and his family were better off on 14s. weekly before the war. We quite believe him. In a certain town a difference of opinion has arisen over the question of street scavenging. Even the local medical man has his say on the matter. That's a silly thing I've done," said the doctor to his assistant. I have put my signature in the column Cause of Death in this death certi- ficate. 44 We all belong to the working classes. I certainly claim to be a work- ing man, except that I have not yet secured an eight-hour day." —Mr. Lloyd George. • Pleasure seekers at the Llandovery Fair on Monday night are looking for the man who had the courage to murmur: Nice drop of rain. And many had no raincoats. The Parliamentary Labour Party have decided to make a vigorous protest in the House against the discontinuance of the unemployment donation, in the absence of definite proposals for the provision of employment. » If we deemed fit to award a Printer's Pie," we would consider the following on merit:—"The Seconds were rather unfortunate to have their match cancelled through ground un- playable. The game was rather swift fiom the beginning." Two men were wandering through a country churchyard examining quaint tombstones. Look here," said one, 44 here's a queer one: Sacred to Sitler, a Lawyer and an Honest Sitier, What did they want to put all three in the one grave for? asked his companion. The Scotchman, the Irishman, and the Welshman were discussing the possibilities of a certain publication. The first asked the name of the author, the second the name of the publisher, and the wily Welshman required the price. "—Mr. W. N. Jones, referring to the drainage question on Tuesday evening. The young man must have blushed when he handed to his bride-to-be a letter presumably consenting to their marriage by his parents. Unfortunately, a mistake had been made, and the similarity of the notepaper caused considerable annoyance, for the letter she had the pleasure of surveying was one from a firm of wig makers. While crossing a Swansea street a farmer was knocked down by a motor- car. Before he could get out of the way he was knocked down again by a motor-cycle, which came rushing along behind. A friend of his on the pave- ment yelled to him: Why didn't you get out of the way? How in the dickens was I to know it had a colt! was the angry response. A young lady shop assistant, on her journey home one evening, was en- trusted with two hats to be delivered at a customer's up the Valley. Whether engrossed with love it is rather hard to surmise, but the unfortunate part of the, business was that she left the headgear in the train. Much to his surprise, the original owner saw later one of the missing hats on the head of another lady, and greater still, a few days afterwards the other hat being proudly worn-yes, by the same lady. This may catch her eye. Poet-preachers have always been foremost in the literary life of Wales. :-1 on the Crown competi- at Conven were both poet- prea^ners—" Crwys," and the Rev. D. El'wf Walters, M.A., B.D. The tl;l in th;. remarkable list was also a prcr.caci, the Rev. Joseph Harry, of L! -rrf^very. A chain of coincidence t1 's veii-nigh amazing unites the T w now holds the Edi- tion for. -.riy held by EFrof" under Bible Society; Eurof is prcse.,it minister; Mr. H-r-y is minister of Eurof' s for- mer at Llandovery, and all three are Congregationalists.
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Ammanford's Claim. THE 1922 NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The initial stage of the local claim for the holding of the 1922 National Eisteddfod was introduced on Thurs- day evening by the holding of a public meeting at the Y.M.C.A., Amman- ford. The building was thronged with ardent sympathisers of the movement, inaugurated mainly as the result of the recent success of the choir. Madam Kate Williams, Brynamman, appro- priately opened the proceedings by the singing of the Welsh National Anthem. Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., who has done much to further locally the interests of the community, more espe- cially from an eisteddfodic standpoint, outlined the purport of the meeting. He contended that the feelings of the people should be united, and that their main object was to get the 1922 National Eisteddfod held at Amman- ford. If they failed in their purpose, it woul d be due to some great failure. 1 heir claim was unique, and he hrmly believed that if the people put their shoulders to the wheel, there would be nothing to bar their substantial claim. Their first duty would be to appoint a chairman, and then tg work. Mr. W. Jones (Gwilym Myrddin), Bettws, was thereupon elected to the chair amid acclamation. In the course of a few remarks he said that he was of the opinion that the Amman Valley should have been entitled to the pre- sent claim some years back. Judging from the enthusiasm of the people that evening, he felt that it would be no fault of theirs if the claim was broken up. Their name in the musical world had become famous, mainly due to the success of their choir. A committee had met some three weeks previously, and it was then their unanimous decision that they should go strongly for the holding of the National at Ammanford. Ald. W. N. Jones, J.P., then moved that they heartily invite the Gorsedd to hold the 1922 Eisteddfod at Ammanford. He felt sure that the sympathies of the whole of the Valley were with the movement. He had spoken to people from Cross Hands, Llandebie, and other places, and from what he gathered, their sole ambition was to get the Eisteddfod to Amman- ford. The claim was more so justified in view of the success attained by the choir at Neath and Corwen. When the committee met, they felt they ought to be up and doing something. The work before them would be much, and he was prepared to do all in his power to assist. He had always been ready to render Ammanford the best of his services, and he would again do so. (Applause) They had already done their best, and were going to continue to do their best. There should be nothing too small or too large to do to ultimately realise their ambition. Refer- ring to the question of guarantee, Mr. Jones added that they would have everything ready. That matter would be of little difficulty. Mr. Arthur Williams, J. P Chair- man of the Cwmamman Urban Coun- cil, in seconding the proposition, said that he was one from the middle of the Valley, and he could personally ex- press the feeling of the people there, who were entirely in favour of the pro- ject. He would like that the matter should not be confined to Ammanford alone, but to the whole of the Valley. They wanted a voice in the matter, and personally he was prepared to do all he could for the cause—a worthy and deserving one: Mr. W. N. Jones had referred to the question of guaran- tee. It might be the case that they would not be called upon ultimately to fulfil any obligation to which they had entered. It would all rest with the Clerk of the Weather. He felt sure that when they had influential men of the type of Mr. W. N. Jones behind them they were' quite safe. That gentleman was sufficient of a guarantee in himself. (Applause) If there was need for it, they could raise a fund of £ 500,000 in the Valley. The il,500 guarantee required was only a trifle. Mr. T. Morris Walters ("Butts"), Brynamman, in supporting the proposi- tion, said that if they failed on this occasion they never would succeed. Swansea, he understood, were in for the eisteddfod for the third time. He doubted their success, inasmuch that it was Carmarthenshire' s turn. Porthcawl were also in the field, but he was afraid they too would make a "cawl of it. (Laughter). His feeling with the movement was such that, had he the money, he would plank it on the table that very evening and tell them, Go on." The first thing the children did in the Amman Valley was to sing a solo, and this fact alone vouched for their musical qualities. The people of Brynamman were heart and soul with I the claim. Mr. Griffiths, Llandilo, instanced I the -sympathies of most of th- :"1!1'n- :=1 people cf Llandilo. These in- cluded the Rev. Wm. Davies, The Walk; Mr. Gwyn Jones, County r. J ",j- ,t .1 Sunshine," the famous hackney mare belonging to Mr. D. Harries, Dyffryn Stores, Tirydail, a winner of over 30 Prizes and Cups (including the Royal Show, Cardiff). School; Mr. Gomer Henry, Arch- deacon Robert Williams, Mr. John Evans, schoolmaster; Rev. Lemuel Jones, Mr. H. W. Jones, J.P., Chair- man of the Urban Council; and all were ready to do their utmost to push the matter forward. They were behind the folks of the Valley, and urged them on with a loud "Hurrah." Madam Kate Williams stated that she felt proud to be able to support so conspicuous a claim. As an eistedd- fodwr, she contended it was her boun- den duty to come forward in the in- terests of the Valley. The question of guarantee was a small matter, and if it was required, she was confident £ 5,000 could be raised at Brynamman alone. Mr. T. W. Lewis, M.E., manager of Tirydail Colliery, said that although he was not much of a public speaker, his sympathies were entirely with them, and he assured them of his support. Mr. R. Matthews, speaking for Llandebie, conveyed the general opinion of the people thereat. Mr. D. F. Davies, M.E., F.G.S., Cross Hands, general manager of Cleeves' Western Collieries, Ltd., said that no one would be more pleased than himself to extend a helping hand. He also assured themof the support of the Cross Hands folks. The Rev. T. M. Roderick, Cwm- gorse, during the course of a few remarks, said that they at Cwmgorse were ready to come forward and assist. He was told by the majority thereat to tell the people of Amman- ford that he (the speaker) was there representing the views of Cwmgorse. There was no other place that had done so well in the past years, and he felt proud to tell them that again they would be foremost in extending a help- ing hand in the realisation of the move- ment. (Applause). Mr. John Bevan, J.P., Saron, gave the views of Saron and immediate dis- trict. Mr. Griffiths, Maesyffynnon, repre- senting the people of Cwmcennen and Cwmllwchwr, said that they now gave Ammanford its water, and were even prepared to give them money to assist the claim. Mr. Rees, for Cwmllynfell, inti- mated that there were more crowned bards resident there than in any other place in Wales, and therefore they were obligated to the proposal. Mr. J. J. Morgan, Glanamman, referred to Watcyn Wyn and his literary connections. He further added that they at Cwmamman would be only too pleased to work to make the move- ment a success. The Rev. J. W. Jones, B.A., vicar of Ammanford, and the Rev. T. Roberts, Penybank, also addressed the meeting, and expressed their full appreciation. On the proposition of Madam Kate Will lams, seconded by Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., it was unanimously agreed that Mr. T. J. Rees be ap- pointed secretary. The question of payment was also discussed, Mr. Evans adding that the work would in- volve a good deal of time. A glowing tribute was paid to Mr. Rees on his capabilities. A strong and representative com- mittee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements. ————————
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DROP IN PRICE OF HORSES. A horse for which i I 10 had been refused a few months ago changed hands at £ 60 at the Llandovery Fair on Monday. There was also on offer a pedigree bull on which a reserve price of ?t00 was placed. This failed to attract buyers, although the attendance of buyers, &c., was above the averr?e of recent years. A fairly large number of irises exchanged hands at very reduced priros. From ? p!e~„jTe standpoint there were few au:us^Tic;it caterers ui attendance, and] the heavy rain which "fell during the evening considerably handicapped parti- cipants. I
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Origin and Age of Llyn-y-Fan. [By JOHN H. DAVIES, M.E., F.G.S.] I he sense or ownership is one of the strongest instinctive tendencies of man, and it reveals itself not only in the greed of acquiring gold, riches, and things, but also in claiming lakes such as Llyn-y-F an, which is claimed by the inhabitants of Llandilo, Llangadbck, Trecastell, Brecon, Neath, Ystalyfera, Brynamman, Ammanford, and Llanelly. The origin and age of Llyn-y-Fan are interesting. The bold and picturesque scenery of the limestone at Craig-y-Nos, the con- torted rocks of Cribarth, and the long dip slopes of Mynydd Du which termi- nate in the striking scarp at Llyn-y-Fan are interesting to the casual observer, but to the student of the leaves of the earth's crust they are extremely fas- cinating. The lakes appear as if they fill a crater, yet on close examination it is found that they are dammed on the one side by material left after the ice of the Glacial Period, and on the other are shut in by steep scarps of old Red Sandstone. They do not repose on a crater, as volcanic rocks are different in appearance, composition, texture, and origin from those found surrounding Llyn-y-F an. If the rocks forming the scarp are examined, they are found to be made up of water-worn pebbles and grains of sand, and on the north side there is a thickness of about 30 yards of boulder-clay, together with large blocks of stone which slid down the snow slope at the end of the Glacial Period. When standing near Llyn-y-Fan and seeing the scratches made by the ice hundreds of thousands of years ago, and the morainic material left after the hielting of the ice, one feels that he is glancing on a grand epic written by the finger of God upon the rocks of the earth. The first water that filled the lake was derived from the melting of the ice, and may it not be that some of the original water is still at the bottom of Llyn-y-Fan? What is the age of Llyn-y-Fan? It is probably not more than 200,000 years, as it did not exist before the ice heaped up the huge mound of moraine matter which gives rise to the lake. Very many people in Carmarthenshire are of the opinion that water does not go out of Llyn-y-Fan Fawr, and others say that it goes through underground channels and issues out at Llygad Llwchwr. To support this latter view, a fictitious story is related that, many years ago, a hungry traveller sat down by the lake to enjoy a meal which he had carried in a handkerchief, and when untying it, the food and the handkerchief fell into the lake. The following year he visited Llygad Llwchwr, and to his surprise he recog- nised his handkerchief and food coming to meet him But upon close investi- gation we find that it is impossible for the water of Llyn-y-Fan Fawr to go to Llygad Llwchwr. This lake lies at the base of the great scarp of Bannau Brycheiniog, the northern extension of Fan Hir. The water is retained by an apron of morainic material which spreads out from the foot of the scarp. The River Tawe rises as a mere runnel on this moraine; it is probable that before Glacial times the river arose from springs at the foot of the scarp. The present effluent of the Big Lake (Nant-y-Llyn) issues at itgs? south-eastern mgle, amd'pt. ? south-easterly course. After a rapid descent along the side of the Valley, it }p;ns the Tawe a litt1" over twe miles below and t. T'-F'o.:hr;,Cf'' )f !)t river. The efHue.u 01 Llyn-y-i ',U. t L i is the SawdJe, which flows down through the beautiful and fertile ■■n-1 try places of Liav.;and Gwvnfe. At present this like is used by the Llanelly Rurti District as a i^trvoir, and the water ,1£ conveyed in pipes from the top of the uountaii: t-j Llanelly.
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Forthcoming Great Concert at Garnant. As will be observed in our adver- tising col umns, the members of New Bethel, Garnant, have arranged what will undoubtedly be one of the piggest musical treats ever given in the Amman Valley, and we strongly advise our readers to secure ther seats at once, as there is certain to be a big rush. The organist, Mr. Alfred Hollins, who is a blind man, has a world-wide repu- tation, having toured extensively in the United Kingdom, United States, &c. He is a marvellous organist, and the first appearance of this famous blind organist in Cwmamman will un- doubtedly prove a big draw. Miss Annie Rees, the soprano, has appeared in the leading concerts and festivals in England and Wales, and is a great favourite at the Queen's Hall, London. The critics speak highly of her capa- bilities as a vocalist, and one famous English critic has described her as The Welsh Patti." All musical lovers have undoubtedly read of the continued success of the brilliant Welsh tenor, Mr. Dan Jones. His recent hit." at one of the Queen's Hall Promenade Concerts, London, speaks volumes. New Bethelites are to be complimented for their enterprise, and we feel sure that success will follow their efforts.
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Llandovery County Court. Saturday, November 15th.-Before His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan. Thomas Jones, Troedybryn, Llan- dovery, sued D. James Thomas and Co., of Pontardulais, to recover the sum of 110 17s. 5d., balance alleged to be due for cutting and hauling timber from Crown Wood, at the rate of lis. per ton. Defendants counter- claimed for £40 for loss in timber not carried away according to contract. Mr. Rhys W. Price, Llandovery, was for plaintiff, and Mr. W. Kammerer, Llanelly, for. defendants. Plaintiff stated that in February, 1917, he arranged with defendant to haul timber from Crown Wood, Llaat- dovery, at the rate of 8s. per ton. In February, 1918,. a fresh agreement at the rate of lis. a ton was made. He had hauled and felled 177 tons, 12 cwts. 3 • qrs., which showed a sum of £ 97 13s. IOd. due to him for the work. He had received two cheques amounting to £96 16s. 5d. This left a balance'due to him of £ 10 17s. 8d. The defendants stated that the first arrangement made in January, 1917, was at the rate of 7s. 9d. a ton. The timber was to be cleared away by the end of May, 1917. Later, plaintiff grumbled, and they agreed to give him IOs. a ton with a bonus of Is. per ton at the end of the contract. The work had never been completed, and he counterclaimed for IE40 loss sustained by reason of timber left in the wood unhauled. His Honour gave a verdict for plain- tiff for 10s. error admitted in the account, and non-suited him with re- gard to remainder of claim. Also ver- dict for plaintiff in the counterclaim, both parties to pay their own costs. An action was brought by Mrs. Mary Ame Bettison, of Coedweddus, Rhandinnwyn, against the Nantmwyn T,f-d Mine Company, for compensation in respect of the death of her husband, who was killed in the mine during some operations. Respondents paid into Court the sum OT :)30; Mr. Saunders, Llanelly, applied for ■l e t iyr- nt out of Court of the sum of £ 20 for funerr l expenses, and £ 14 for maintenance forthwith. The Judge acceded to ine applica- tion, and made an order for th^ pay- _.¡1,1t ot thf remainder to the ^hcan J by weekly instalments of 10s.
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Ammanford Police Court. Monday, November 17tb.-Before Mr. D. Richards, Tirydail House (in the chair); and Mr. Arthur Williams, Glanamman. NO REAR LIGHTS. P.C. Rees summoned Ivor Jones, Half Moon Hotel, Garnant, for not having a rear red light to his motor- cycle. The offence was committed at 6.30 p.m. on the 2nd inst. on Pont- amman Road. When accosted by the officer, defendant said that he had not sufficient carbide to work both lights, and he had been working overtime. A further charge of failing to pro- duce his driving licence was preferred. He was fined 20s. inclusive for both offences. David Davies, Dynevoc Terrace, Penybank, charged with driving a car- riage without a rear red light, was fined 10s. D. R. Evans and Thomas W. Thomas, Heolfawr, Trapp, similarly proceeded against, were fined 10s. Margaret Jones, Verdre Fawr, Trapp, also had no rear red light to a horse and carriage driven by her. In reply to the ofifcer when approached, she stated that she had forgotten to bring the lamp with her that night. A fine of 10s. was imposed. Roger Jones, charged with a like offence, was also fined 1 0s., as well as Ernest Grey l and Ammanford. NO IDENTIFICATION PLATE. I Benjamin Shepherd, 398, Pentre- gethin Road, Skewen, was charged at the instance of P.S. Morgan with having no identification plate at the rear of his motor lorry. The defendant said that the number was marked in chalk, and the children jumping behind had probably caused it to be wiped out. The Chairman contended that to have a number exhibited in chalk was not sufficient, even assuming that it be so Defendant was fined £ 1 inclusive. MORE OF THEM. I Benjamin Jones and David Thomas were fined 10s. each for having no I rear red light. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. P.C. W. A. Jones summoned SI. I Davies, Gorsddu Road, Penygroes, for! being drunk and disorderly in Waterloo i Road, Penygroes, on the 8th inst. I A fine of 11 was imposed. THE SAME. I Rees Jones, Tir-Syr- Walter, Gar- nant, was seen by P.S. Richards drunk. in Coronation Road, Garnant. The defendant, who did not appear, was fined I Os. John Williams, Caeglas, Gwaun- cae-gurwen, charged with being drunk and disorderly in Station Road, Brynamman, was fined £ I inclusive. P. C. D. J. Thomas proved the off ence. EJECTMENT. William Arthur Moses applied for an ejectment order against Thos. James, Tir-Syr- Walter, in respect of Voelisaf. Mr. Whittington (from the office of Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A.) was for the applicant, and Mr. J. R. Williams, Llandilo, defended. The applicant stated that he desired the house for his own convenience, and had given defendant as much as eight months to look for a house. In June last he had further offered to let the defendant have the present house held by him, and which was his property. Replying to Mr. J. R. Williams, applicant said that the reason he wanted the particular dwelling was the fact that he could better his stock on the land attached. He had even been approached to sell the house to defen- dant's father. On a further question being put, the applicant asked the Bench whether he was compelled to answer. The Chairman replied in the affirma- tive. Mr. Williams then repeated the question as to whether applicant wasI agreed to secure his cl ient' s tenure in the event of his exchanging houses. Applicant agreed to do so until <921, when by then the Housing Scheme would have come into opera- tion. The Bench at this juncture decided to adjourn the case to enable the parties to have an agreement prepared. In the case of Elizabeth Rees against David Lewis Thomas, the Bench granted an adjournment for six weeks, and in the mear ¡- d- 1,Ilt to make an effort to procure rooms or a house. The defendant raid that although he had walked miles :>1J miles, he had failed to procure a house, or e^en apartments. Defendant, and three chil-l dren occupied twn — Y".3, <nd the proceedings the appiica; i. ,;T.ated ttat the defene, Int had used threats towards her. Th. ■* r r V.s *t.>-hy denied;, also t1., fact '1 it his wife had informed applies' that she had pro- cured other rooms. In support he called his wife, who denied having ever said anything of the kind. She had offered to pay applicant a shilling a week more, rental in order to stay on at the house. The Chairman said that possibly defendant had become irritated on re- ceiving notice, and might have lost his temper. He, however, advised the defendant to try and live harmoniously in the future, and to leave applicant alone. This defendant agreed to. I SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Several persons were summoned for neglecting to send their children to school. In most instances, fines of 10s. inclusive were imposed. I EXTRA HOURS. I BETTWS FAIR. j An application was made by the licensees of the Plough and Harrow, Coopers' and Cross Keys Inns, Bettws, for an extension of hours of closing on the occasion of the holding of the annual fair. The applicants said that the event was an annual one, and a good deal of business was transacted thereat. Inspector Davies, called, said that the fair usually commenced between 9 and 10 o' clock. Most of the business was completed by 2 o' clock, and the people afterwards transferred their attention to pleasure. Young people regarded it as a great event. i The Chairman: A spree. (Laugh- ter) He would, however, not be an advocate of anything that would lower the standing of the people of Bettws or anywhere else. It was their duty to try and improve the world, and not make it worse. An extension of two hours would be granted from II a.m. until 12 noon and from 2.30 until 3.30 p.m. MUZZLELESS AND COLLARLESS. T. H. Pyle was summoned for allowing his dog to be unmuzzled and without a collar. P.C. Rees deposed to finding the animal at I o clock in the morning and impounding it at the Police Station. Ordered to pay costs. Emanuel Williams and Albert Thomas were also ordered to pay costs for muzzleJess dogs.
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Grand Pianoforte and Organ Recital at Glanamman. The inhabitants of Glanamman and district were provided with a rare treat on Thursday evening last, when Mr. T. D. Jones, the well-known Sketty organist, gave a recital. He was ably supported by the eminent Welsh soprano, Madam Kate Evans-Davies, and Mr. Gwilym Jones, a popular Valley baritone. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Henry Foil and, the chair was occupied by Mr. John Phillips. The function was promoted by the newly-constituted Glanamman Choral Society, who are already busily engaged in training for the next National Eisteddfod to be held at Barry. Mr. T. D. Jones, who re- ceived a grand ovation, opened the pro- ceedings with the organ selection, (a) Offertorie (Batiste), (b) Inter- mezzo (Chatel). His manipulation of the keys in the early stages revealed the presence of an exceptional musical genius. The fine tone, the delicate handling, and the masterly selections submitted were appreciated by the vast audience. Madam Kate Evans-Davies, who followed, gave a delightful ren- dering of Retonia Vincitor." This again was warmly received. Mr. Jones followed with (a) "Cantilene" (F aulkes), (b) Concert Prelude on a Chant" (Fauikes), (c) "Minuet" (Paderewski) Here again the play- ing was remarkable. The listeners were enraptured with the brilliancy of the performance. Mr. Gwilym Jones, well known to the music-lovers of the Valley, sang The Three Harlequins" in fine style. The next item, a piano- forte selection by Mr. T. D. Jones, created an impression. The audience were held spellbound, and immediately on the termination of the performance broke out in one continuous applause. He next gave (a) Tocatta (Dubois), (b) Pastoral (Hollins) on the organ. This concluded the first part of the programme. Part 2 opened by another selection by Mr. Jones. and on this occasion he Was compelled to respond. He played (a) Andantino (Lemare), (b) March on a Theme of Handel (Guilmant), (c) "Berceuse" (Guil- mant) The Last Call was then sung by Mr. Gwiljnm Jones. The reception here again recorded was elaborate, and to which this pleasing vocalist responded. Mr. T. D. Jones followed with with a selection on the pianoforte. Madam Kate Evans- Davies next sang Caro Nome," to which she responded. A further organ selection was given by Mr. Jones, who played (a) Allegro CantabiJe (Widor), (b) Scherzo" (Hcyte). Madam Evans-Davies and Mr. Gwilym Jones rendered the duet, Watchman, what of the Night? and the perform- ance concluded by a further selection by Mr. Jones from the works of Grison and Wely, entitled (a) Com- munion." (b) Offertorie." The usual votes of thanks were accorded at the close. Mr. Lewis Hopkins, Tanyceidrim, was the secretary. Printed and Psblithed by the Amman Vailey Chronicle, Lï.it.<>d, at tleir Dices, Quay Street, Amuaftfard, im the Cmmty of Car- marthen, November 20th, 1919.