Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

EX-PONTARDAWE COUNCILLOR. Funeral of Mr. D. W. Davies. One of the inost highly respected in- habitants of Trebanos was laid to rest at Gelhonen nn Saturday, in the per- son of Mr. Del. William Davies, ex- couneil.ior and guardiiui. The deceased was years of age, and commcneed working underground when about 10 pIr, (If age. Jror the past 27 years he Photo by] [A. and G. Taylor. I had followed the occupation of a col- lier at Mes,< t Hili's Colliory, C'lydach, but Ilnfortunatdv last week he was caught by a fall of roof aw.l -wa,s killed. Only the previous week ho had attended th. funeral of his brother. Mr Lewis Davies (of'i of N-an,tvrrf6el, Rhondda Valtev. Mr. Davies was of a most un- assuming disposition, and had a host of friends. He took a keen, interest in ruining work. and held the certificate of under-manager, in addition to many others, which lie obtained at technical classes. He was a faithful member of the Rechabito cause, and had acted as Tast Chief Ruler. He was also a do:.cot. of Cepel'v Graig and Gellyoncn Unitarian C hanels. At the funeral on 'Saturday the Rev. D. G. Rces, Trebanos, officiated at the house and chapel. The chief mourners were :Mrs. Davies (widow), lr. David Davies ison). Miss Mary Davies (daughter), Mr. Wiii. Davies, Mr. Gomcr Davie:; assistant master at Holborn (L.C'.C.) School Mr. and Mrs loan Davi-s (son and daughter-in-law, r. and Mr*. Thomas Davit?, (brother and sLstor-in-la-w). Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bevan (.sister and brother- in-law), Mr. and Mrs. lkl. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Davie?, Mr. and Mrs. Banws Davies, Mr. and Mrs. 1X1. Boweri, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rowen, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jen- ??,Mr -:nd -?irs. Dd. Ssnfurl, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lloyd, Mr. and Mr;. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Thomas Atain??r- ?.?, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bowen (Darren), Mr. and Mrs. W. Maybory (C'lydach), Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis (Clydach), Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lowis (C'lydach), Jlr. and Mrs. David Lewis, Mr. a.nd Lewis Levis, Mr. Lewis Joseph (Glyn- meirch). Mrs, H. Lewis (Pheasant Bush). Mr. and Mrs. W. James, Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams, etc. Mr. John Hcpkin wats the under- taker.

I A SUGGESTED FIRE BRIGADE FOR PONTARDAWE. Pat on the warning cartoon in last week's Herald of Wales came the firi- at Pontardawe, when thousands of pounds worth of property was consumed. Last week. the" Herald" inquired whether the local authorities were waiting for such a fire ere providing more up-to-date fire extinguishing apparatus. The fire has occurred, unfortunately—will the authorities move, or will they wait for another catastrophe ? Our artist indicates in his drawing that there is splendid material in Pontardawc for establishing a most-effective brigade. In the picture, Sergeant J- G-, is depicted giving his men a pre- ^"linni'v center.

SALEM MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT I SOCIETY, LLANDOVERY. The subject for debate at the fortnightly meeting of the Salem Mutual Improvement Society was (I Does modern education fit girls for present day life Mr. Edward Wi)., liams, Westeria, presided. Mbs Powell, Glasvnis, championed the affirmative side, and was seconded by Mr. D. Edgar Jones, saddler. The negative side found a ready supporter in Miss Davies, Melbourne H01ue. Mr. W m. Thomas, Monumenta I Works, seconded. The following also spoke: Messrs. William Thomas (New-road), W. Thomas (National Provincial Rank). John Jones (Victoria-street), and Miss Evans (Tanybryn). A division was taken, and resulted in the affirmative side gaining a majority of

TREBANOS OCTOGENARIAN'S I DEATH. Amid manifestations of regret the remains of Mrs. Hannah Williams (82), of Rose Villa, Trebanos, were laid to rest at Gellyoncn Graveyard, on Satur- day, iu the presence of a. large number of people. The Revs. Gower Richards and D. G. Roes officiated. The chief mourners were:—-Mr. Daniel Williams (son), Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Mr. and .Mrs. Wm. I'lvans. Mr. and Mrs. Goraer James, Mr. and Mrs. Keos Williams (Ciydach), Mr. Hnry Morgan, Messrs. EHf)? and W Gupc ?srandson?? ?fr.nd Mrs. Hr)s Gape, Mr, and Mrs. Ward. Mr. David Evans, Miss Hannah Gape, Mr. Hv. Evans, Mr. >1 11 ias Erulyn Evans, Mr. Dd. John James, Mr. Elias Emlyn James, Mrs. Mary Mayhery, etc. The deceased had lived in Trebanos. and her husband predeceased her 12 years ago. She was held in. the highest 'ft: iu thq locality.

I BORN AT OXWICH. I Swansea Lady's Death at Age of 90. Mrs. Mary Phillips, of Hanover- street, Swansea, who passed away on Sunday morning, would, had she Jived till May, have reached the ago of 90. She was horn in Oxwich, her parents living in Pen rice Castle Lodge.. Her husband, Mr. John Phillips, was care- taker first for the G lamorgan and;) T terwards the Capital and Counties Rank. It was there that he died, 18 yeal's ago, and his son and widow took I on the work. I It is only some five years back that I she gave up those duties, and she had j since lived in quiet retirement. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Swansea. She leaves one sou, Mr. i Jditt PihUips.

I RETIRED VALLEY FARMER. 0 I Remains Interred at Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. There was a largo crowd at the funeral, which took place on Saturday last, of Mr. William Bowen., retired farmer, Woodland, near Clydach. The deceased, who was Go years of age, was the father of Mr. John Boweti, con- tractor, and father-in-law of Mr. loan Davies, manager of the Graigola Mor- thvr Colliety. Deceased buried his brother, Mr. Daniel Bowenj as recently as Chr.stmas Day, And he had not been in good health for some time. He was ,oiiie il iiie. T- l e, K- a ,.s of a quiet disposition, and was held in high respect throughout the district. H, remain-s were interred at the Welsh Wesleyan graveyard, Pontardawe, the pastor of the chapel officiating. The chief mourners were Mr. John Rowen (son ), Mr. and Mrs. loan Davies (scjji-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Airs. Philip Reos (son-in-law and daughter), Air. Henry Bdwen, Dry, Iwyn (brother), Mr. John Bow en, Tre- banos (brother), Air. and Airs. David Bow en {brother and sister-in-law), Air. and Airs. Riehard Bowen (brother and sister-in-law), Brynammanj Air. and Mrs. Noah Bowenj Vardre, Ciydach f brother -and sister-in-law). Air. and Airs. Jacob James, Brynamman (sister and brother-in-law), Mr. and Airs Owen Davies, Trebanos 'sister and brother- in-law), Air. and Airs. William Jones, Trebanos (sister and brother-in-law)3 M iss Jennet Bowen, Trebanos (sister), Mrs. Daniel Bowen, Trebanos (sister- in-law) The undertaker was Air. II. J. Jones, Nantlowroj^, Ciydach.

Rr E JMATISM'S CAUSE. Blame your Bfeod— Not the Weather: and dispel Rheumatism's Poisons with the aid of Dr. Williams' Pink Pilis. This is a bad place for Rheumatism, I is a fainiflar ei-y in many (listrict-s. L'ii- doubtedly damp or cold has something to do with cxcituig this painful disorder,, but the individual is to blame in most- instances more than the disarifrt, for Rheumatism begins in the bi.^5d; and your efforts to top the pain with out ward applications and ordinary medi- cines can never touch the cause and root, of the mischief—impwrities in the blood.. Only by reinforcing the blood with the elements it lacks to make it rich and nourishing—which is the action of every dose of Ür. Williams' Pink Pills— can Rheumatism as well as other dis- orders of the Blood be dispelled, a:4d good health restored. fict-e is con- vincing proof from a county noted for Rheu- matism For nearly three years," states Mr J esse Pooie, of Au- bourn, near Harmston, Lin- colnshire, I had Rheuma- tism so badly I that 1 could hardly raise my ) hands as hign: as my neck; I J was full of the disorder. Had to be helped. I think the damp and fogs started the Rheumatism; anyhow at first a scorching pain caught me in the arms; then torture like red-hot needles being forced through my flesh and muscles followed every movement. After a time !the Rheumatism seized me across my chest and shoulders: I was so crippled that I had to be helped to get my clothes, on and off. "In spite of different treatments the. Rheumatism never left me, even when in bed; indeed the agony at nights hardly let me close my eyes at times. For nearly ten years I endured these. tortures then 1 read of severe Rheuma- tism being cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. So I started to take these Pills. My appetite had been poor but soon I was eating heartily then the shooting pains were not so bad, and I had better rest, at nights. As I persevered with Dr.. i Williams' Pink Pills the Rheumatism. left my shoulders. I derived more and more ease and strength, and soon was tliorotighlv cured." j A FREE HEALTH GUIDE.—A free treatise on the blood is sent to readers who forward name and address on a postcard to Dr. Williams' Co. 46, Hol- born Viaduct. London. E.C. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People have cured countless cases of Rheumati.sm, Antemia. Sciatica, Ner- vous Debility. Neuralgia. St. Vitus" Dance, and serious disorders of the Blood and Nerves. Post free 2s. 9d. one box, or 13s. 9d. for six boxes. Of dealers or direct from Dr. Williams" Medicine Comoariy, 46, IToli)orn Via- duct. Londonf E.C. At shops be careful not to accept any substitutes, for imita- tions always disappoint.

I BURRYPORT URBAN COUNCIL. Finance Committee Meeting. The monthly meeting of Committee wa held at Somerset Houte, Mi. S. L. Cravclle in thechaiir. Air. Loyslion, rate collector, sub- mitted his monthly statement. He had collected £ 316 7a. 6!L general district, rate; 7s. JOd. water rate; general account. 13s. 3d. total, 8s. 5fd. deposited in bank, £ 313 ll-i-; in hand, t2217-is. Hd. Mr. E. J. Alorgan: Have wc an over- draft at the bank? Chairman: No; th?re i? about £ 113 to (. 'hairman: No t h ere is aboitt LliS ?L(i Mr. F. J. Alorgan: I don't quite fol- low how it was arrived at: when th., last estimate was made that there was about 1:300 to our credit at the bank. I believe that it was the other way about. There was a long discussion on t;ie matter, and it was then a-certained that the Surveyor hiJ no- been con- state:! owing to the lact that he had only just commenced his new duties. Air. J. AL Bacon, ironmonger, Burry. Port, attended the meeting with refer- ence to the recent contract for the hiv- ling of the water main extensions. Ho objectccl to certain deductions that had been made by the Council, and also to a figure which had been altered in the schedule. A long and animated discussion ell- sued, and it was evident tha.t there àWS süme misunderstanding in connection. with some material. The question was deferred pending the production of some copies of some letters that had been sent to the Coun- cil offices by Mr. Bacon, aii(f-,could not be found that evening. Plans of a handsome new cinema, which is to be erected near the Co-oper- ative Stores, were submitted, and it was resolved that they be approved of, 1811hject to the approval of the- Medical Officer and Surveyor. The Chairman called attention to tho (excellent work done by the overseers, and complimented them on their efforts under such short notice to prepare the necessary figures and books, that con- vinced the County Rate Basis Com- mittee that the Hssesable value or Burry Port was too high. Air. Thomas Davies (one of tho overseers), sajd that he appreciated tho kind renwrks, and that lie was exceed- ingly pleased that their apociil was suc- cessful, and lie was sure that- the news would be received throughout the dis- trict with delight.

I PRESENTATION OF MEDALS. Last week the Pembrev School Mana? gers yisitd the Burry port Girls' School 'in order to present Lizzie Phillips, Graig, and Alary -At. Bacus, Woodbrook- terrace, with two beautiful silver aiedals, given by the Carmarthenshire I Etlneation Committee for attending the Burryport Schools for five years with- out a single absence. The medals were presented by County Councillor Rey, J. H. Rees, who spoke a few appropriate words, and Councillor F. J. Alorgan and Councillor. L. Grnvelle also spoke. Aliss Williams, the head teacher, re- sponded on behalf of the girls. The girls of the upper standards gave ?omc nice ?clection? of music, accom- panied by Miss M. A. Davie?, certin-   piano. jcated assistant mistress, on tbe piano.

ILLNESS OF THE REV. J. H. REES, BURRY PORT. W e regret to learn that the Rev. J. H. Rees, Pastor of Garmel and tion Welsh Congregational Churches, Rurry TV'i l, is ill and obliged to keep to his | bed. I Printed and Poblishet for the Swansea l: Press, Ltd.. by AETJiUR PARVEf/L HlGHAM, at Leader Buildings, Swansea. ^Sfcturdai', January il, 1944.

CORRESPONDENCE. I APPOINTMENT OF RATE COLLECTOR. To the Editor, Su,—Will you please allow us a litstie space in the columns of your valued paper,. to express our feelings on behalf of the Pariah or C'ihcwm, to the Guardians representing same, and a tLe BK-mbers oi the wholo Board. XO\y that Mr. James Peters has sent in his lesdgnation as rate collector ior Cily- cu-iii parish, it would be only lair and reasonable to allow tho Parish of Cilv- cwm to appoiut a man to fill tale vacancy, and the Boaicl of Guardians to approve oi it. Tney have th/j power to giant tluu. privilege to any Jt'ariih oo!i**>med, as tney did on the matter ot hiring ste<.m rollers, but, unfortunately Cilycrvvm was not consulted in the matter. What leasoas these in autlio- rity had we cannot say. However, wo .v However, -e hope Cilycwm ratepayers will have a voice in Mus, as it is their right to he recognised. A parish meeting should lie convened to give all parishoners ail opportunity to express their feelings, Of to who snouid ill I the vaea-ncy, whether by a fixed salary, or invite tenders. The canvassing that is going on in the district it present for a favourite is annoying, as it makes one feel the dest inies or onr little parish are in the hands of a chosen few. IAt inot our appeal be in vain.—Yours faith- iully, Indignant CHycwm Ratepayers. THE LLANDOVERY INSTITUTE AND ITS METHODS. To the Editor. Sir,—Might I, through the medium of your valuable journal, draw the atten- tion of the committee of the Public Hall and Institute to the underhanded manner in which they are studying the interest of the younger generation of Llandovery. Though they have at their dispo-al a large hall intended for the weltare and advancement oi the young people, they have not yet organised a single debate or entertainment. It is true that .some time ago a concert had been arranged amongst the young people, and at the last minute it was tound that no announcement whatso- ever had been made, neither had there been a piano provided. Surely the com- mittee are hying under fake colours, for was not tne institution and its haU provided for the upliftmg of the young ?en c! t p to the present men of L l an d overy. tha committee have fourtd much gratifi- cation in the tact that the billiard table., are always occupied, and upon this they have probabiy built ctstlei in the air. The billiard tables. 1 can assure them, will not lead to the .a.dvancement of the members, neither will card playing. With such an educated and popular -secretary-, and one who has figured in public life, surely he can lead tHe way. For the present J IEhaJl console myself with the thought that the interest of the young men is studied more by the Salem Mutual fm- provement Society than by our "sport- ing Institute Committee."—Yours, etc., A Fortywunther. Llandovery. SEWERACE SCHEME ACAIN. I To the Editor, Sir,- -So crity does not agree- with my arithmetic! It would be a miracle it lio did, for what would then become of his equanimity ? But he does not say anything about my algebra, to 1 take it that we agree on that point. It is volry encouraging to have tome ground whercan to tand, Judging, however. frofn the valuable way iu v. nth Verity '1 commenced discussion, it comes as a shock to hoar that. he has fizzled out so h-oon. Of ctrarte. wa can very well imagine the pain it gnes the li.gh and mighty to commune with such lowly, in- gmhcant iiicrocosms as Quarter Bach ratepayers. Here this godsend in the rorrn of a h'urnaiist, presumably irom the other tide of Off as Dyke, cow expyfchsly with a mission, to sow amongst us the good seed of local government, and after years of preaching and toiling, he cannot get all the tribes to swallow his I oÚ sewerage. We must admit it is annoying, and we sympathise. But. putting "Verity" aside for a •while— it is weary work pummelling away like this on a dead horse-let us take the argument A point further without him. There is something more than the immediate advantages and disadvantages to be learnt from this sewerage question. It has revealed in a most unpleasant light the ethics of local government as carried on in our midst. In this mt elementary bit of self government we might have ex- pected our responsible men to by down as their first principle that no party to the scheme should have an unfair advantage over any other. AVe might haire^esoected equal trunk facilities for every parish, and when this provision was mad e we might have expected an equitable division of the aggregate cost amount th.? 20,000 inhahitant ot the vaHey. O?. course. it would have meant some Is. (xl. per head more for Amman- j fcrd, and 105, per head lc" tor Quarter Bach, hut that would put us on an equal footing in every way. Instead j of this, what do we find ? Each par ty- re ady to sell the other for the sake 01 a paltry advantage -to and at the I ex Dense of it7 neighbour. Their watch- word has been. No eqvtal lavilitics, no fair apportionment, hut each one for himself, and the d-- take the hind- most. 1' I suppos-e this is what they call honour amongst thieves. Anyhow, it is the essence of selfgovernment as we know it in the Amman Valley. Alfred Russel Wallace, in his book on Social Environment and Moral Progress." makes a statement as fol- lows: "That there is no proof of any, real advance in the general ethical con-, ception, the ?ccepted standard of morality, and the conduct resulting from these, during tbe whole historical period." I had no idea when reading this that we should find proof of the statement so near home for what else are the ethics of this tribal warfare amongst the parishes P Th-ere is some talk of Home Rule for Wale- Here is a foretaste of what to fixpect in the piloting of the Amman Valley sewerage scheme. Heaven save its from tha justice of our neighbours, and Vc-rity their prophet. Ho who fights and runs away. Will live to fight another day. —Tours, etc., Yorwerth. I

LLANDOVERY RURAL DISTRICT I COUNCIL. Mr. W. E varus J.P., presided over an adjourned meeting of this bodya held on Friday. The only business was to coin- Buete the mortgage for a loan of -CS-'iO from the Hearts, of OAk Friendly Society towar ds the Rhandirmwyn Bndge. it i was stated that the interest would bel 4 per oent., an d costs to mortgagee's 'flaficittfp amrc&tdd to i2fc* So

Lime Warks Acoident.—An accident- took piace at the lime xvorke, Llan- debio, on Monday morning, when Wm. Williams, a married man, of Pantllyn, Llaiidebie. sustained injuries oa account of a i»jjt oi tUrne*

DEATH OF BRYNAMMAN I MINISTER'S WIFE. On Friday morning the regrettable tidings reached Rryuaminan of the death of tho l>eloved witeof the Rev. T D. Davies, Llandyssul, son of Mr. D. Davies, Brynsinol, Hiynamnian. The sad affair occurred at Cardiff at the de- ceased's parents' i-esl (to i I-s. Davies, consequent upon her frequent [ visits to Brvnaniman, Mas highly res- Photo by] > [IT. J. B. Wills. I ipected, and well-known. The deceased I lady was of an affa.blo ;:ml kind disposi- tlun. The news created considerable re- grot here, ami sincere sympathy is felt with Mr. Davies in his bitter triel. On th^ coririuer.evment of prom i:iilg ininrstf rial career, ,M is. Davies-proved a faithful helpmate. They were married only three yenf's'ago, and it is sorrow t?) totbin?tiu'tf?'ath?toutd i)??r:<?p so ?ar?y in such a happy ma.himomal l u?ity: On Sunday evening a vote of condo- lence was passed at Gibea CJiurch by c I)as.s(-(l at Gtl,),(,a ('jIiiircli 1) friends from Rrvnanimqu ami district attended the funeral at Cardiff on Mon- day including several ministers. De- ceased was in years of ago, an(I I daughter of Captain Davies, Cardiff.

A CURIOUS VERDICT. Cause of Cwaun-cae-Curwen Infant's Death. An inquest was held on Tuesday on the body of F.ynou Morgan, who died at Gwauncaegurwcn. The following un- common verdict was leturncd: That the cause of his death was a fractured tikull due to his mother being ecciden- taliy knocked down by a two-wheeled dog cart, when carrying him on the pre- vious day." The deceased was live months old. Maggie Morgan, the mother of the child, said she had been knocked down by a trap "Ül a moment. I cannot say OKactly what happened afterwards. I know tha; a wheel passed over me. I felt no pain. I was carrying baby at tho time," were the words of the mother. It aj •pears that the little one struck its head in the fall. It was an accident and she4 like- her husband, did not blame the driver. The driver was thus exonerated from blnme,

26 YEARS PASTOR. Acktlum's Faithful Shepherd. OIL .feunoav last, tho Rev. V. R, Evans completed his 2(;tli year as Paster of Ad.ulum Baptist Chapel, Pon- tardawe. flho rev. gentleman should ccrtainly feel proud of "the fact con- oi-(-,i- the pastorate when there was a split and a good deal of unpleasantness amongst the Baptists in the place. Mr. Evans selectcd Adulum with only .1. members, in pre- fereftce to other good and lie lias cause to congratulate h-imseH' upon the fact i hat he ha b-ti ql)lc to I)i-iiig tlio membership up to 212. He is a native of Dowlais. but went to live in Lhll- ellv when a boy. Whilst thero he was baptised at .Bethel Chapel bv the late Rev. W. Hughes, in November, 1377. In 18S4 lie went to the Baptist College at Ponttpool, and at the end or his term h( received a. call to one of I lie'l pnncqwl Baptist churches m Pem- brokeshire, but this lie declined. He ca-iic to Poi>:ardawe in 1888, and it was decided to build a new chapel on the sito of Ure okl one at a cost 'o-f -L'I,(ioO. '1 ho buikling was opened in Octobcr, 1880, with only -io membcis, mostly females, to hear the debt. Mr. Evans saw the debt cleared at the Jubilee about four years ago and it has fallen to his lot tc seo the chapel built, an 1 cleared, which is more th;>n many pastors can claim. His pustoia.te lias been of a happy and harmonious descrip- tion, and t here has been that co-opera- tion which is essential between, himself the deacons- and congregation.

HOW I RUBBED AWAY A STONE OF FAT FROIVI MY HIPS AND ABDOMEN IN TWO WEEKS TIME. For years I tried every possible means to hido the excessive fat on my hips and abdomen, it seemed as if it had accumu- lated on just- the two places that it would be the most noticeable. Every- thing that I tried failed to make me any thinner. But thanks toJa. lady friend who had studied herboristerie, flearned the secret of a harrnlcs-s plan which en- abled me to rub away with ease a, stone of usel ess fat in only two weeks. The plan is o simple and isome of my friends seem so glad to know of it that I think there may be sister readers of the Herald of Wales" w ho have perhaps been longing for this very advice. • First, get from any good chemist 1 dram of quassia chips ana";) ounces of cirola bark extract. Take them home and actor putting the quassia chips in a pan pour over it a teacupful of boiling water. When this has stoo d' fcr about a, minute, strain through a cloth a.nd add the cirola. bark extract. Then pour the mixture into a bottle and apply it every night and morning with your hands for about ten minutes, using a circular movement. Each time you can almost see some of the fat melt away. At first I thought it must be a dream, but when I measured there was no longer any doubt. I soon grew too slender for my clothes and had to have them taken in, but it was a pleasure to do it, and I shall feel eternally grateful to the lady who showed me how ca sv it was to regain my youthiul figure, i., L, A,

I ENCINEERS' PRES.DENT. At thp annual g{'uerall11t"e:¡IlJ of tlw South Wales Institute of Engineers, held at Cardiff on Wednesday, Mr. H. T. Wales was elected president. Mr. Henry 'e. 'Yčd. is the eldest sou of the bite Mr. T.E. Wales, formerly Inspector of mines for the South Wales district. He was educated at Swansea and Chester, and was articled in the early seventies to the firm cf Dobson, Brown and Adams, Mining: and (iv-jl Engineers, Cardiff (now Messrs. Foster, Brow n and Hd: of Cardiff). After completing his articles, Mr. Wah-s acted as an r..v*is<-ant to the firm and later became resident agent for the Grout Western Collieries, Pontypridd, which post ho occupied for 12 years up to reigned in older to commence private practice at Cardiff. Mr. Wuk's i.s r:<m ill,general practice in Swansea, and acts as consulting en- gineer for several collieries in that dis- trict. He lt,-s I,cc-,n ), ()F t ti. Joint Conciliation Board since "its in- ception.

ENTERTAINED TO TEA. I At the invitation of Mr. j land Mrs. Rees Jones, Dany- pa-rk, Cynghordy, the members of tl'~ various churches in the neighbourhood were ent,tamed w an cxcdleüt tea at Bethel C aurch. T]? event is an annual i one. irtd the genial disposition of Mr. and Mrs. Jones is appreciated in the neighbourhood. Abo-Ui 100 sat down to partake of tile good things provided. Amongst, the-ladies who assisted at the tables were Whitehead. Glanbrane Park, and Miss Drew Cynghordy Hall. After the tables were*cleared, an enter- tainment was held- over which the genial;ho&t-, Mr. Rees Jones, presided. Mr. Rees Willianis. through whom much L' i 'lie success of the concert was due, made an aole conductor. Solos were rendered by Councillor W. R. Lewis, Bronfmen Mr. Rees Williams, Peugacr Mr. Evans, TJaivrchyndda Mr. Davies, Parkowell; and n. duet was rendered by A?~. d Mi-s. RW-. JO" S. Dauvnark The singing of tho We-Lsli National Anthem teiinitiated a most enjoyable evening. The uc-ual votes of thanks were accorded the genial host and hostess for their kindness.

ISWANSEA BAKERS' PRESIDENT. At the annual meeting of the< Swan- sea Master Baker6' and Miller:" Association,' held at the Royal Hotel, High-street, Alt, Geo: He Hill, of The Bakery, St. Thomas, was elected presi- dent for 1911. Mr. Hill succeeded his father, Coun- I cillor George Hill, about seven years ago.

I COMPETITIVE MEETING AT CWAUN-CAE-CURWEN. A highly successful and in- teresting "eyfarfod cystadleuol" was held af the Carmel Vestry, Tairgwaitb, ]ast Saturday VeF,tr .y This was the third to be held at the same place this winter, and each one has proved exceedingly successful both from a financial aud a competitive point of view. The chairman was Mr. B. M. Thomas, Llwycelyn-road, whilst Air. Alorgan D. Williams acted as con- ductor. The adjudicators were Music, Mr. John Alorgan, A.L.C.M., Garnant, and Air. Tom Davies, Olifton House, Caegurvven. The accompanist was Air. D. J. Evans, .A.M., Gwaun-cae- Gurwell, The awards were as follow Recitation under 10: 1, Bessie Jones, Penywaun-terrace; 2, Elvet Lew is, Waunleyshon. Solo under 10: 1, Rosy i Philips, Gron-road; Lily Thomas, Gate- street. Recitation under 15: 1, Baclitl Davies. Penwautt-terrace; 2, Hannah Alary Rees, Caenewydd. Solo for girls under Rosy Philips, Gron-road 2, divoded between 1-1. J. Rees, Waun- leyshon, and Jennie Evans, Garnant. j Solo for boys under 16: 1, Tom Rees. j Garnant2, Tommy Jones, Tairgwaitb. Soprano solo: Miss E. A. Davies, Bryn- amman. Bass solo: Air. Harry Jones, Garnant. Instrumental solo: 1, Mr. Griff Jones, Waunleyshon; 2, Mips Alary Kate Rees, Cwmgorse. Verses, "Hen Garmel": Mr. John Rees, Twyn. Garnant. Eesa.v, "Joseph": Air. Benjamin Hicks, Gron-road. Ex- tenroore debate: Messrs. Dan Davies, Ghnyndoll, and Harden Bartlett, Garnant. Quartet: Air. John Davies and friends. Open solo (prize, silver cup, given by Mr. Daniel Jenkins, ipnr.): M iss M. Davies, Piryn,-t.mman.-Great praise is due to Mr. P. J. Rees, Post Office, Tairgwaitb, and to Air. Alor- gan Jeremiah, Garth-road. secretary and treasurer respectively, for the able way in which th2y carxiud ouj, the raxiouft <