Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

"HOLIDAY ON THE SANDS." Successful Performance of Operetta. I Three performances of the exquisite operetta, "A holiday on the sanc's, were given in full character at the Public Hall by the Tabernacle Juvenile Choir undei the conduotorship of Air. \V. J. Jones. Llwyn-road, Cwmgorse. last- Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights The choir was assisted by a full orchestra, the conductor being the well-known bandmaster, Mr. Tom Mor- gan, Rose Cottage, Brynaminan. The chairmen were ;■—Thursday. Mr. Tlios. Williams, Rock Shop, Friday, Mr. S. Jenkins, J.P., Cwmgorse Farm; and Saturday, Rev. T. M. Roderick. The score ir. the first part depicts a typical holiday on the sands. The second pnrt opens with the chorus, "To-day is the Regatta." The regatta has come and gone as announced byJimmyFaker. The dancing and skipping fairies are now introduced, and these evoke pro- longed applaujse. The troubles of sea-faring IJjfe are afterwards mjrnt mi^isiicsilly portrayed. The finishing touch j", given by the singing of "Shout, shout, shout," by the choir. The orchestra, under the conductor- ship of Tom Morgan, performed its duties in a creditable manner, and 1 formed a great acquisition to the choir. Mr W. J. Jones is worthy of the greatest praise for the patience taken, tact used, ajad musical abilities brought into nction, in training the choir to such a, high standard of excellency. The choir also is to be highly compli- mented for responding so satisfactorily to the untiring efforts of the conductor The opening chorus, "Let our holiday prove a pleasure," gave the keynote to the whole performance, and this happy strain was kept up to the last when the grand finale chorus, "Shout, shout, shout," brought a most happy evening to a close Mr. W. Leonard as "Bon Bowsprit," proved the right man in the right place. Hi" powerful, yet highly-cultured voice proving of great ass istance. Mr. C. Richaids fuJfiIJcd many roles in such a pleasing way that one wonders what the result would be had he not given his splendid assistance. A captain of the niggers he was supreme; as the man with the telescope that telescopeth not, he was unbeatable. "Eos Tanyrallt" was seeii at his best as "Captain Coast- guard." His voice has not in the least lost any of its former glory. "Tom Brown" was well personified by Mr. E. Howells. His singing was most pleas- ing evidently he was cut out for such parte. Mr. J. J. Jame$as "Mr. Grim- shaw" was superb, and at all times true to nature. "Mrs. Brown" was most rtalhticaly portrayed by Mrs. 0. Wat- ford. Miss Maggie Evans as "Kitty" was evidently nt home with her part. Her charming voice soon made her a favourite. It must be mentioned also that she was relieved by Miss James, whoso sweet voice was heard to great effect. The accompanist, Mr. D. J. Evans, C ll,. AM., as usual, did his work in a masterly manner his excellent manipu- lation being a great acquisition to choir and soloists. The stage manager was Mr. David ,Howells, Fern Bank, and gr-at credit is due to him for the ex- cellent way he carried out his arduous duties. The treasurer and secretary, Air. Tom Jenkins and Air. T. R. Jones, respectively, are to be complimented for the way in which they carried out th-o Arrangements.

AMMANFORD URBAN COUNCIL. 1, The Subsidiary Seweragii- Scheme. A meeting of tlie above wa.s held on Wednesday even ing, Mr. David Jones presiding. Some heated discussion arose regarding a minute in the report of the Sewerage Committee, which stipulated that the Ammanford I domestic scheme "must" be approved by the Local Government Board, some l of the members maintaining it was un- necessary. A petition signed by a num- ber of ratepayer*, addressed to the chairman, W.16 presented respecting the l Ammanfotd sewerage scheme, request- ing that a ratepayers' meeting be called for the purpose of testing the opinion of the public generally, and whether or not it was in the Intei-est of the. success of the 6chtiiie that an expert should be appointed. The Chairman, announced that he would cal a meeting. I

FUNERAL OF MR. LEWIS JOHNS, LLANplLO. The funeral took place on Saturday of Air. Lewis Johns, father of Mr. W. Fishsr Johns, at the Tabernacle grave- yard. The Rev. W. Davies, The Walk, officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. lewis Johns, Mr. W. Fisher Johns and Mrs. Johns (son and daughter-in- law), Air. Edwin Johns (son), Mr. and Mrs. Walters (daughter and son-in-law), Aliss Edith Johns, (daugliterV Mr. Janlieson, Golden Grove; Mr. aird Airs. Fiflier, Golden Grove. There was a large attendance of the general public of Llandilo and neighbourhood. Mr. Claude-R. Da-vies presided at the organ, and played the Dead March" in Saul."

THE SACK MURDER. I The VordiCt. I The trial of the young men Ball and Eltoft charged with the murder of Miss Bradfield at Liverpool in Decem- ber last, concluded -on Thursday after- noou. Ball was found guilty, and was sen- tenced to death. After sentence had been paSJSùd he went below, appe.arillg quite unmoved. Eltoft, who was found to be an acces- sory after the fact, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment, the jury re- commending him to mercy ou account of his youth.

I FINE SINGING. I AMMANFORD CYMRODORION I EISTEDDFOD. The first eisteddfod in connectum with the Ammanford Cynu odoriaii Society was held in the lvorites riall, Ammanford, on Saturday night, but owing to the inclement weather the at- tendujice was not so good & was ex- pected. There was, however, excellent (Competition m the various items of the programme, and unique leatures. were the baliad singing, the peniltion, the tfie ba, l La,,l 6ingiri, 1 Welsh costumes, and the reading of the winning poem by the chaired bard frota • his. chair. it was a pity that no one j appeared to represent the old ballad singers, once an institution in Wales. The usual ceremony was observed in the chairing of the bard, and many or the im-i-ds present gave bardic addressees which were all well received. 1 lie .oltiCiais were Chairman, ilir. K. Evans (HeryUydd); conductor, Air. T. \V. Lewis, Al.E., 'i'vrydaiI; secretary, Gwili, Gwynaseth, Rhydamanj musical j adjudicators, Air. D. YY. Lewis, [F.T.8.C., Brynamman, and Air. Gwilym Jones, Rhydaman; poetry, Gwilym Myrddin, Bettws; essays, i\1r. T. M. Evan? M.A.; Ammanford; Wtiilliou, 15vans, Phillips, Parcyrhun, and Air. B it-hard Morgan, Brynamman; prize bags, Aim. \atcyn Wyn and Airs. T. Al. Evans; Welsh costumes, tho audience. Awards :—■ Solo, children under 15, Tair Pluea y Cymry": 1, L. Mary Thomas, College-street, Ammanford; 2, Al, Louisa Davies, Bettws. Boy.s iin d I Boys under 10, "Pan Gyfyd yr Heul- wen" T. J. Phillips, Tycroes. Soprano.solo, Cennad y Don Aliss Blodwen Jones, Pontardulais. Tenor solo, "Llewelyn Ein Llyw Olaf Mr. T. P. Bevan. Saron, Llan- I dchie. Bass solo, "Cymru, fy Ngwlad": i Air. J. R. Jones, Saron. PenilKon, children under 10: Divided between D. Bev.an, Glanamman, and T. iB. Jones, Bettws. Penillion, for adults: Mr. Gomer Wile liams, Brynamman. Part song, "Nanb y Atynydd" S Seion, Tirydail (conductor, Mr. T, j Harries). Fivo written verses on "Gwlad y Delyn 1. Ap Hhoslyn, Llanfvrnach; 2, "Y Tant Byr." Poem, 100 lines: Hev. E. J. Rosier Evans, who was chaired with the usual ceremony, and as an innovation read his poem from the chair. Essay, "Werth y Gymrag": J. J. Morgan, Glanberueh, Glanamman. Examination for children on their knowledge of John Penry, Vicar Prit. chard, Ann Griffiths, and Watcyn Wyn: Divided between Brinley Davies, Ammanford, and T. Brinley Jones, Bettws. Recitation for children under 10: 1, Glvndwr Rees, Penybank; 2t Lottie Rees, Penybank. Recitation for children under 10: 1, Millie Rees, Penybank (winner of over 110 prizes); 2, divided between Evau Davies, Pontardulais, and T. B. Jones, Bettws. Address on "Gas gwr na. charo'r wlad a'i maw Divided between Ceid- rim Rees, Glanamman, and D. George, Bettws. Welsh costume: I., lnesta Thomas, Pontardulais 2, divided between Meg iti Thomas, Pontardulais, and Mary and Gwhvdys. Jones, H-e.ndy. Prize bag: Miss Ceinwen Williams, Brynamman.

PONTLLIW PUBLIC MEETING. I A public meeting was lie-ld last week, at Carmel VesEry, in connection with th right of way across the G.W.R., uoar Pontlliw station. Air. D. B. Rees pre- sided. Several parish councillors were present, including Messrs. T. Jenkina (chairman), I. L. Davies, and Edgar Thomas, of Pontardulais ajMLaf.couisQ Air J. Thomas, Pontlliw, and Air. D. Alorgitn, clerk to the Parish Council. Air. J. Thomas gave a resume of the incidents leading up to the present posi- tion of tho pathway question, and Air. T. Jenkins (cliairnian (A the Parish Council) gave an account of the deputa- tion's interview with Mr. John Rees, J.P., the superintendent of the Western Division of the G.W.R. Alessrs. Goo. Jones and L. J. Clee ex- prc .'ised dissatisfaction with the council's attitude and mode of negotiating. AUssrs. I. L. Davies and Edgar Thomas (councillors) said it was evident that the councillors in general had not the exact knowledge of existing condi- tions or of wha.t the people. of Pontlliw wanted. They even doubted the ex. istence of a right-of-way. There were inhabitants who could certify that the pa,th was a public footpath for over forty years. After a prolonged discussion, tIll fol- lowing resolutions were passed; (1) That the Parish Council block the G.W.R. Bill asking for further powers until this qnostion was satisfactory settled*; (2) that a request be made to Mr. J'ohn Ueos superintendent, to meet a deputa- tion representing Pontlliw parishioners. A vote of thanks to the chairman aud Oarmel church concluded the pioceed- ings.

I WITCH OAP I I is distinctly different from other kinds. It is neither a hard Soap I nor a dry Soap, but is a Full Power Soap which offers distinct I advantages to every user. Test the truth of this statement to-day. I \f?? Note the distinctive WITCH appearance first of all-shake a little out of the packet on to the palln <- ?? )??r& of your hand-see how distinctive the firm, hard grains of WITCH are-note the distinctive light |j yellow colour-pay particular heed to the suggestion of concentrated power each grain conveys. I \??? THEN USE WITCH AS DIRECTED. ?? ??B?L&-? See how quick!y d.ft leave: the c l ot h es—not i ce w h at a good co l our the dot h es are w h en was h e d  See how quickly dirt leaves the clothes-notice what a good colour the clothes are when washed, and how easily they are washed. There is practically no effort needed on your part. ?????S? [ ? gMffiqraWL k Sum up what this difference means to you—saving effected in the actual purchase of Map—savmg ?..? Ml effected in time and labour and in clothes. ? '? .?   A WITCH SOAP MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE 1 rirmw [l( y ? K\??L BECAUSE WITCH SOAP IS DIFFERENTLY MADE.  ?<?    S n?? ?ct the c/o?es soak o?cr nt?t—7n ?e morn? they'll &€ white." [?5? ???T?'! |l\\ J? ? \?B? WITCH SOAP AND THE CHILDREN. ?.? ? ????  BIi I ?W?BN? Lovely presents are given in return for the pretty Picture ? ????  | | ^jr (J^7 ?SBBt?L Cards to be found in every packet of WITCH SOAP.  c. B. PARSONS & BROTHER LTD., ASHBY.DF.-LA-ZOUCH. wa 4-12

LLANFYNYDD EISTEDDFOD. I The Uanfynydd Eisteddfod Com- mittee which has now definitely fixed upon Saturday, June 13th, for the hold- ing of the eisteddfod, has Ùccn "J;u- larly fortunate in securing the services of three very able gentletna.i as adjudi- cators. viz. Music, )f.r..J(Jr.:I1 Th)m:Js, t.;ainfelly, conductor of He farm us R',yal National Oh >;r, iitert- tur-», the Rev. Dvfnaiit Owen. Carmar- then art, ATr. W. 1). J c 111% i T) F. h .I.B.A., architect and sui veyjr. Llandilo,

MARRIED—NOT MATED I AMMANFORD PERSISTENT I CRUELTY CASE. At the Ammanford Polico Court, Ceinwen Jones, Eirianfa, Glanamman, summoned her husband, Philip Rees Jones, for persistent cruelty. Air. Henrv Noyes was for the com- plainant, arid Mr. Edward Harris, Swansea, defended. It was stated that defendant was 21 years of age, and compi-uuant was net yet 17 years old, Mr. Noyes stating that he himself could not believe that his client was that age until the birth cer- tificate was produced. The Chairman said it was a great pity that the young people should come to the Court just at the beginning of their lives. The case was adjotirnecl for an hour to see if a settlement could be arrived Later it was announced that no settle- ment had been effected, and Mr. Noyes opened the ca.se by stating that the com- plainant was between the ages of 16 and 17 ycnrs, and that there were two child- ren, one 14 months old, and the other five weeks. For some time she had not seen her husband sober. He had threatened to commit suicide, but she prevented him from going out. Complainant stated that she had lived with her parents since the 15th of January. She was married to her hus- band on the 8th of October, 1912, and there wçre two children. When they were mart-ic-fl they first lived with her parents, but later went to C'astell, Glanamman, a house belonging to her iither, and made a home there. On the lCth utto.. a servant girl was employed, by her. On that day she had been to see her sister at BrYJl<lmJr.:I., and came home by the six o'clock tiain. Defen- dant came home at 10 o'clock. He picked up the bucket of coal and threw it under the table, and swore at her. He then told her: "Because you have been to Bi-v naniirian you think you can put me under your foot." She replied that she did not think that at all. After taking the elder baby to bed she came down for the other, and as she was passing the door defendant struck her on the breast, and then got hold of her by the neck. After that she left the house and w-ent to reside w'Íth her parents since November 7th. She was afraid of defendant. While she was dl in bed he asked her for money to go to Swansea. She replied that she could not spare any. He then threatened her and said he would draw his pay from the works and also make her suffer. C ro«-examined by Air. E. Harris Before marriage she had been courting defendant for one and a half years, and he was not drinking then. It was not the fault of her father that he had taken to drink. Defendant used to meet her every Thursday and Saturday night, and she had to be in the house at nine o'clock. Mr. Harris havilllO" addre.ed the Court, the chairman (Air. W. Llewelyn) said that lie was very sorry they could not bring the parties together. The Bench had carefully gone into the evi- dence, and they found that there was nothing which could he called real cruelty, and they had decided to dis- miss the ca.se, hoping at the same time that they would try to lire together in the future. —— (

LOCAL WILL CASE. I In the Probate court recently, beforol Mr. Justice liomdge, the case of Jones v. Owens came on for hearing. This was a suit brought to tevst the validity of a will dated 26th May, 1909, of Mr. Richard Jones, a farmer, late of Caecein Farm, Pontyates, Llall- elly, who died on 1st April, 1910. The plain till w as Mr. John Junes, elder son of the testator. who asked for the re- vocation of probate of the will, and the Rev. David Gorlech Jones, of Bodivan, Kidwelly, and Mr. Thomas Owns, of Hedgwyn, Pontyeats, as executors pro- pounded the w ill. Mr D. Cotes Preedy (instructed bv the London agents of Mr. T. R. Ludford, Llanelly), appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Llewelyn Williams. K.C., M.P., and Mr Witlock (instructed by the London agents of Messrs Brodie and Walton, LLanelly), for the defendants. Mr. Llewellyn Williams, opening the case in support of the will on behalf of the defendants, said they were the exocutors. The will had already been admitted to probate in common form. The plaintiff was the eldest son of the testator, and he knew of the existence of the will, but did not dispute it at the time. The testator started life aa a schoolmaster; then he became a lieemxKl victualler and a farmer, aru bought two farms. He also had some other property in the will which the de- fend ants were setting up. He left all his property for life to his wife, who was still alive, and after her death the pro- perty was to be divided between the younger son, Thomas Jons md his daughter, Elizabeth Jones, subject to an annuity of £15 a year, to be paid to the plaintiff, who now disputed the due execution of the will. He had made a will in February, 1906, and in 1909 he asked the Rev. D. Gorlech Jones to draw up a new wffll for him which varied very little from the earlier will. It diminished the plaintiff's annuity from £ 20 to E15, and made provision for a house built on the farm called Moorland, being shared by the second son and the daughter. The will was drawn. up according to the testator's instructions, and was signed in st barn adjoining.

LIBERAL MEETING. LIBERAL MEET!NG. I DR. ESMOND, M.P., AT I AMMANFORD. There was a good attendance of en- thusiastic supporters of the Liberal cause on Thursday evening, when a public meeting, under the auspices of the Ammanford Branch of the National League of Young Liberals was held at the Ivoritos Hail, Ammanford. Mr. John Lewis, J.P., Brynrhug, who pre- sided, was accompanied on the platform by Dr. John Esmond, M.P., Aliss Elsie Towyn Jones, Messrs. D. Griffith Davies, Phillips (Parcyrhun), Evan Evans, J. Harries Thomas, B. R. Evans, Wal- ter L. Smith and I. Martin Davies. The chairman in opening the meeting stated that it was the second of a series of public meetings to be held at Ammanford in connection with the League. It was very edifying for them to hear a man speak on a question which he had made a life-long study. They were very pleased to see Dr. John Esmond, ALP., with them that even- ing. (Applause). He was well- known on account of what he had done for the freedom of the Irish. The present member, Mr. J. Towyn Jones, was always at his post, and had been a Home Ruler all his life. He was extremely sorry ho could not at- tend the meeting that night as he was working at a bye-election for his friend I Air. Aneurin Williams. (Applause). Towyn and Irish Members. I Dr. John Esmond, 1.P., who was re- ceived with hearty applause by the audience, said that he came t-o speik to them because he was a personal friend of Air. Towyn Jones. There was no other member of the Welsh Party who had a better welcome than Air. Towyn Jones to the ta.ble of the Irish members in Parliament. (Applause), j He had heard from tho chairman that they had been conveitcd in support oi Home Rule some tinix back. Bc-toi-e the late Mr. Gladstone had introduced Home Rule, it was in the hearts of the Welsh people. Irishmen always liked t ocome into Wales not to a",k them for support, as they knew they would do go, but because the Welsh were in need of legislation. In conclusion he said that at the present time they had a strong Govern- ment which had as the leader Mr. Asquith—(applause)—and he was hacked up by Air. Lloyd George. (Ap- plause). They might be proud of Lloyd George as he would be were he a Welsh- man. He had got to the top of the ladder, hut he did not forget the people, and in the future he was going to do his host for the uplifting of the community. (Applause). He was going to see that tho land was shared out properly, but Home Rule and Disestab- lishment of the Church had to be passed first. The speaker also referred to the Old Age Pensions Act, In-surance Act, Leaseholds, and Education. Votes of Thanks. I At the close Air. J. Harries Thomas I proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, and also proposed "that this meeting give its whole-hearted support to the Home Rule Bill, and wishes its speedy parage into jaw. Mr. D. Griffith Davies seconded, and the resolution was carried. Dr. J. Esmond moved a vote ot thanks to the chairman, and congratu- lated him upon being made a Justice of the Peace. Mr. Evan Evans. having seconded, Mr. Lewis responded.

LLANDILO URBAN COUNCIL. I The Town Band instruments. I "he month]y meeting <?i the Ll 't lO Urban Council was held at the il. ?lli.. I Hall on Tuesday evening, ATr. Claude [to Davies (chairman) presiding. Town Band. The following letter was received from Secretary of the Town Hand I Gentlemen,—Tho committee of the above band think it right that you, as a Town Council, should be informed that after keeping tho Land for such a num- ber of years they regret that they are unable to maiiitain it any further owing to insufficient funds. They are pre- pared to hand the instruments over to any person or persons willing to use them for the benefit of tho town, sub- ject to arrangements agreed upon he- tw<*en them and the committee, other- wise they have no alternative hut t-o dis- pose of the instruments in order to clear as much of the debt as possible. I shall be pleased to give any further particu- lars if rc-quit-t-d.-On behalf of the com- mittee. T J. James, secretary." The Chairman; I don't think we re- quire any instruments. (Laughter.) Mr. D. Pritchard Davies thought they ought to consider it to see if there was a c hance to save the band. Mr. HP.1ri(s agreed, and said they would have a bandstand and no band. A committee consisting of Air. J. R. Evans, T. J. Edwards, D. Pritchard Davies, and D. Morgan were appointed to consider the letter.

INTERESTING LECTURE. I We beg to direct our readers' atten- tion to the fact that Mr. W. Grif- fiths, Canadian Government repre- sentative will lecture on Canada," illustrated with limelight views, at the Council Schoolroom, Llanwrda, on Friday evening, February 13th. Admission is froo.

TOWYN; M.P. V ADDRESSES A LLANDOVERY MEETINU; The member for East Carmarthen- shire, Air. J. addressed a public meeting at the l^ubiic Hall, Llandovery, on Tuesday evening last. The spacious hall overflowed ivith ardent Liberals, who throughout ga ç' an at- tentive hearing. The chair was taken by Councillor Thomas Roberto, J .P., Crown Stores, and he was supported on the platform by Councillors J. Nicholas (Central Drug Stores) and J. Prytherch (Windermere), and the Revs. Joseph Harry, J.P., T. E. Thomas, D.D., D. J. Henry, B.A., and D. J. Howells. Towyn received an ovation. He «si<l he had always endeavoured to be faithful to them and had been present in thel House on every possible occasion. He was ])leased to say that he had attended 98 out of every 100. (Cheers.) Had it not been for the fact that he had been called to Swansea his attendances would have exceeded those of any member in the House—670 all'told. He was sur- prised to note his own record, and one day Air. John Redmond tapped him on the shoulder and said, Let me con- gratulate you, Towyn; you are the best boy of the school." (Laughter.) He could assure them that it was hard work to attend every division. They would still persist in asking, "What have you done thereHave you talked:" On that point he should like to say a little before proceeding further. He did not like to speak before being asked to. Should they have seen him pushing himself forward in the House the remark would be general, "What cheeek! Air. Lloyd George .spent six months in the House before he got on his feet. He could assure them that the Welsh Bill would become law, as a lso would Home Rule for Ire land. (Checrsi.) The greate-st man in the present Government was Mr. Asquith. (Cheers.) Ä", Sncwdon tower;, over the mountains of Wales, so does Air. Asquith tower over tho ('al)inet. "Ittl us have religious eauality," apppaled I Towyn. "Let the lToman Catholic be Horn an Catholic and the Protestant be j Protestant. You men of Gwùlja, light i on. Praise the men who have fought for free religion." Towyn at thi-Sol stage gob into the hwyl and ap-! pealed to those present to be ready for the next election. Towyn referred to! the gallant men of Cymru—Vicar Prit- chard, Prytherch Y'stradwaiter, Wil-! liams Pantycelyn., and others. They were faithful to the cause. If they, the people of Wales to-day, would be faith- ful they would become a groat nation. ( Cheers. ) The Hov. Joseph Harry, J.P., csul>- j mitted a. resolution: "That this meet-j ing or the Liberals of Llandovery and! District expresses ^ts unabated con- fidence in Air. Towyn Jones and in the present Government." The resolution w as unanimously carried. Comicillor John Nicholasi (Contralj Drug Stores) proposed a vote of thanks to the speakers. Councillor John Prytherch seconded. Air. J. Towyn Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which Mr. Fallen seconded.

The deah 16 announced of Mrs. Han nab Morgan, wife of Mr. John Morgan, of (ilyu- eithrim Farm, near Craigoefnpare. She waa 71 yeara of age, and, as occupier of the Owm Clydach Woollen .Factory, was in pre- vious years a faftiliar figure as a stall- holder in the flannel department at local fairs. The funeral will take place at Panty. crwys Churchyard, Craiifcefnparc, on Satur- day.