Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

I ABERCRAVE & COLBREN j The Pavilion was crowded on Bundav evening, when a fine address was delivered by Miss Marion Phillips, D-Se., of London. The meeting was held under the auspices of the local I.L.P., the secretary of which organisation, Mr. E. A. Griffiths, presided. Miss Phillips dealt with the Labour situation, industrial conditions of women workers, the growth of arma. ments, etc. The Abercrave workmen have for some time been in dispute with Dr. Richards, their medical attendant. This dispute has now culminated in the Workmen's Committee advertising for a doctor. The secretary, Mr. J. S. Morgan, received » number of applications, and these have now been reduced to a short list of three, two of whom visited the district on Monday and interviewed the committee. I The wedding took place last week of l aiieis Mary Davies, Dryslwyn, Abercrave, and Mr. Rees Price, Abercrave-terracc. The ceremony took place at Cam) el Chapel, the Rev. Robert Bevnon, B.A.. officiating. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. Wm. Ryder, was attended by Miss Maggie Davies and Miss Annie Olive Phillips as bridesmaids, whilst Mr. J. Price aeted as best man. j Jfoe bride was attired in a neat Sax blue- fcnnk rlnt: with pare white h.at, trimmed j miiix tiiixc Lanverfe <

BRYNAMMAN. I Devastating blight has invaded local and I district gardens. On Sunday last large congregations at- tended the services at Gibea, on the occa- sion of a preaching festival conducted by six tudents from Carmarthen College. I' Mr. Ted Evans, Brynamman Choir, and his fellow veteran choir conductor of "Rh.vmney—Mr. John Price—have been selected to adjudicate at an eisteddfod at Gwaun-eae-Gurwen in September. Mr. Edwin Davies, Pleasant-view, is most successful as an exhibitor at carni- vals. His clever impersonation of Rick-1 shaw Chief has won for him about half a dozen prizes. He capturod a prize at a keen competition at Ammanford last WEek. In another section Miss Evelyn ) Roberts was victorious as a Gipsy Queen." I An interesting lecture was given by Mr. John La-m?, Park-street, at Ebenezer Chapel, on Mv Experiences as an Evan-; delist in Ireland." Mr. Lewis, who has (' conducted missionary work among the Irish peasantry for some time, gave a I' lucid account of his stay in the Emerald Isle. Mr. Thomas Davies presided. Totes of thanks were accorded the speaker and chairman. Many Brynammanite: are spending their vacations on their native heath amidst friends and in old and dear en- vironments. Among them are Mr. W. Jones, of Scranton, America: Mr. Oliver I Lake, tutor in the English High School, Constantinople; Mr. Wm. Rees, B.A., Oxford; Mr. N. II. Thomas, B.A.L., London; and Mr. Henry Howelh;, South Africa. The Brynamman Choral Society is assiduously putting the finishing touches to the Maesteg Bank Holiday eisteddfod test pieces. The choir numbers over 2<M) voices, and will surely make a bold bid for the laurels. Mr. Ted Evans is the conductor, and it is to be hoped he will add to his long list of victories another triumph on this occasion. Mr. W. J. Evans, the able conductor, of Aberdare, will visit Brynamman next Sunday and conduct the choristers at rehearsal. Mr. J. Clun William3 will also take his band of musical juveniles to the same eistedd- fod. At the Brynamman Hotel concert room on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Henry Beanland R.A.O.B. Lodge, j a farewell and presentation meeting was held to mark the departure of one of the members, Mr. Harry Ward, who is going to British Columbia. Mr. Beanland handed to Mr. Ward a serviceable and valuable travelling bag and purse of gold. I The recipient suitably responded. A fine musical programme was gone through, the following gentlemen contributing songs: Me?rs. Edwin Hayward, Tom Jone? John Henley, Aneurin Jones, Howell HoweHs. Ivor Davies, W. T. Morgan, and Harry Ward. I —————< —————

CWMAMMAN. I Mr. J. Evans (Garnantydd) is con- valescent: again, after his recent injury. Mr. Harry Owen, conductor of tlw.Gar-1 nant Juvenile Choir, has been appointed precentor of the ?ew Bethel ChapeL The Cwmamman Ambulance Brigade were specially invited to attend the gar- den part y at Wcrnoleu, Ammanford,-last week-end. The members of the Bethesda "V oung Worshippers' League had an outing to Swansea Bay on Thursday last. The trip was much enjoyed. The new Sunday School iu connection with Bethel, which is being erected on I the Twyn, is fast neairng completion. The building will accommodate 300. and will ¡ be a decided boon to the inhabitants of this rising suburb. t The forthcoming eisteddfod at Gwaun- ¡ cae-Gurven, which is under the auspices of the Cwmamman churches, promises to be a huge success. A number of mate voice and juvenile chcirs are busily re- hearsing the test pieces Mr. Phillip Isaac Rees, Cowell-road, Garnant, is becoming one of the foremost ) sprinters in the country. Last Mond-iv he captured first prize in the half-mile at Tonypandy, where some of the best sprinters in the kingdom competed. Since the formation of the Garnant Tennis Ciub. rapid strides have been made" in the members' play. Now they have entered the lists as tournament players, I arid in their first two matches they com- pletely vanquished the Ammanford Y.M.C.A. team. The I.O.G.T. members last. week had a rf-mhle up the Black Mountain, which was much (moyed.. At Bethesda on Monday evening a social and entertainment was given. The chief item was the reading of an unpunctuated extract. The attempts made by some were most amusing, and after a keen competition Sister Ad;1 Davies, Garnant, emerged victorious. The Chief Templar, Bro. D. M. Jones, presided. The Garnant first eleven scored another victory over Ammanford last Saturday, the scores being 119 to tif Garnaut's superiority has never before been more decidedly demonstrated than this season, the visitors having suffered defeat on every occasion they have met this year, and that in most decisive manner. W. Thomas, who has been scoring consistently veil throughout the season, again showed what a great bat he is, scoring a faultless ii2. while Harry Fuller also did well with IS to his credit. The chief bowling honours fell to W. J. Williams and Ellis William". —'

BURRYPORT. ) The house of Mrs. Jones, Elkington, was broken into whilst the family were away at Llandilo on Saturday, and Y.5 taken. The police are investigating. It, is stated that Councillor David Arnold has purchased the Burryport lifeboat, and is having her converted 7 UtC, a pleasure boat fitted with motor power. 4C)n Saturday the whole of the Sunday Schools of Burryport and Pembrey hCld their annual trip. This was the first time for all the Nonconformist churches of Burryport and l'embrey to have their trip on the same day and to visit the same plaee, and is a result of the forma- tion of a Free Church Council in the district. The churches represented were I Jerusalem Welsh Congregational, Burry- port; Carmel Welsh Congregational, Burryport; Zion Welsh Congregational. Burryport; English Congregational, Burryport; Tabernacle Welsh Baptist, Burryport; English Baptist, Burryport; Bethany Methodist, Burryport; Bethel Methodist, Peinbrey; Hermon Welsh Wesley an, Pembrey; English Wesleyan, Burryport. The different scholars and teachers were conveyed in, two large special trains from Burryport, and num- bered over 2,000. Before departing Welsh hymns were sung in the park, under the leadership of Mi-. Robert Lewis, the oldest conductor in the district. Great amusement was caused by the sight of about 100 young people marching arm in arm and military step, with a young man in a red coat leading. The arrangements for the trip were carried out by a com- mittee appointed by the ten churches. The officials were: Chairman, Councillor D. Arnold, G.W.R.; and secretary, Mr. J. Erasmus. Among the party were the Rev?. J. Rogers, J. H. Refs, Lewis Duvios, ¡¡¡.nO D. E. Jones, B-Al

CILYCWM. elL YCWL An inquest was held at Cilycwm on Monday touching the circumstances at- tending the death of Mrs. Margaret Da vies, wife of Thomas Davies, EfaiHach. Evidence was given by the husband to the effect that the deceased was 28 '>s1 of age. They had lived happily together. About three months ago his wife was seriously indisposed, and was attended by a doctor. She quite recovered, and recently enjoyed her usual health. On Thursday evening last, about nine o'clock, he had occasion to go to the village, leaving his wife in the house alone. She was then pretty well. She had never said anything which would lead witness to believe that she intended taking her life. Witness returned home about 11 o'clock, and found the front door locked. He called out, but received no answer. He entered the house through the parlour window and found his wife hanging by a cord tied to her neck from a beam in the ceiling of the kitchen. Witness at once ran round to Wauncraigau, and came back with Mrs. Evans, and Mr. Evans went for the police. Mrs. Evans and wit- ness waited for the arrival of the police to cut down the body. Mrs. Mary Evans, Wauncraigau, said the deceased's husband came to her place crying. He said his I wife was hanging. When witness arrived at the house deceased was dead. They left her as she was until the police came. P.C. Davies stated that at 11.30 p.m. on Friday night last, he went to Efailfach. He found deceased hanging. She was quite cold. He cut her down. The jury returned a verdict that deceased hanged herself,. being at the time of unsound mind.—On Tuesday the funeral took place in Cilycwm Churchyard. There was a large gathering, including Mr. Jno. Williams, Plasdderi, Siloch; Councillor Lewis Roderick, Neuadd; Mr. Williams, Cwmdernaith; Messrs. Williams (Cwm- croyddir), Lewis (Rhiwmaellan), Jenkins (Cwmbran), Sam Richards (Glandinant), Thomas Davies (Brynderi), Dl. Jones, Rees Jones, D. Davies (Rhydfelin), Dd. Davies (Tynewvdd\ Morgan Williams (Glanrhvd), Dd. Evans (Penlan). Mr. Powell (Cefntrinfa), Mr. Phillips »(Peny- groes), and Mr. Evan Phillips. The Rev. T. Phillips (Siloh). officiated. ————— —————

CLYDACH. I Cyrddau pregettiu arbennig (special preaching services) were conducted at I Hebron Congregational Church on Sun- day. The liey. Lloyd Owen (of Ponty- pridd) occupied the pulpit. Congrarfclations to the Calfaria. Brass Band (conducted by Bandmaster Johu T. Jones') upon their success in winning the third prize in their class at the brass band contests promoted at Penvgroes. Ttic members of Hebron Congregational Sunday School (Clydach) and of Moriah Baptist Sunday School (Ynystawe), some b indi-ed-s in number, indulged in their annual outing to the Mumbles on Satur- day last. Good weather prevailed on the whole, and all thoroughly enjoyed their holiday. A large congregation attended a): Cal- faria Baptist Church on Sunday morning, and witnessed, with much interest, the Rev. T. Valentine Evans (pastor) adminis- tering the rite of baptism by immersion to thirteen young male residents of the Swansea Valley neighbourhood. These converts were received into membership of the church at commrnion during the evening. ————— o

CYNGHORDY. Llandovery ensation: Penygawse Summer Sale starts Friday, July 21th. Astounding Bargains.—Advt.

CARMARTHEN. I At the St. Mary's Auction Mart, Car- marthen, on Saturday, Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son offered the freehold villa residence known as :0. 1, Penllwyn Park, Carmarthen, in the occupation or Mr. 1'. Howell Pavies, at the yearly rental of i;2S, the tenant paying all rates and taxes. As the bidding did not reach the reserve price of .,£(;00, t.he lot was withdiawn. £ 1,000 TO ENDOW A BED AT I IXITRMAFY. Mr. D. Thomas, secretary of the Car- marthenshire Infirmary at Carmarthen on Wednesday received intimation that under a second interim i theme of bene- fits to charities under the Will of the late Sir Alfred L. Jones, of Liverpool— well-known a- "the Banana King proved on July 20th at the Liverpool Chancery Court, the infirmary is to re- ceive 1,000 shares in the Sir Alfred L. Jones Trust and Estate Co.. Ltd. on the conditiolllhat a bed in the infirmary be named Sir Alfred L. Jones* bed." It is estimated that the bequest—which means A:1,0,90 in money—will receive a dividend of at least 3 per cent. during realisation. Sir Alfred Jones was born at Carmar- then. WILL ACTION IN CHANCERY. I In the Chancery Division on Friday, I Mr. Justice Joyce heard a summons re- lating to the estate of the late Mrs. Margaret Jones, of Carmarthen. The summons was taken out by her executrix to have it determined whether the sum of £1,.t,}7. standing to the credit of the testator in August, 1912, at the I Carmarthen branch of the City and Mid- land Bank, formed part of her estate or the estate of her husband, John Jones, l who died in' March, 1911. The defendants were David Jones, of Margaret-street, Ammanford, a son of John Jones, by a former marriage; Thos. Jones, another son; and certain infants. Apparently both Margaret and John Jones had made wills, and the question arose between the residuary legatees under the respective wills. I His Lordship held that the money be- longed to the estate of Mrs. Margaret Jones. OVERCROWDED ASYLUM. I The medical superintendent of the Joint Counties-' Asylum for the Treat- ment of Mental Diseases, Carmarthen, in his annual report, states:—"The fact alluded to in the lasc annual report, that the institution and its staff were taxed to the uttermost, from an administrative point of view, still holds good to an even greater extent, and it is imperative that an amelioration of the existing state of affairs should be hastened by all possible means." It is recorded that during the year, two male patients escaped, one being out of control for four hours, while the other was away for two days, and having committed arson in the meantime, was re-admitted as a criminal patient. The report says tuberculosis was far too prevalent, though the death-rate was ightla, less than in the previous year. A decided improvement in the preven- tion of this disease can be expected only when the overcrowding is relieved, when a disinfector as arranged for in the pro- posed new laundry is available, and when vacuum cleaners are provided for the wards." It has been decided to change the name of the institution to "The Joint Counties Mental Hospital." RECHABllis MEETIG. The thirteenth annual district Council of the Carmarthenshire district of the In- dependent Order of Rechabites was held at Llanelly, when Bro. G. W. Jenkins, D.C.R., occupied the chair. The balance sheet was considered, and Bro. D. Morgan asked if there was any explanation for the large deficiency of £232 7s. 4d. in the management fund. The D.S. (Bro. Wni. David) gave details of the eitraordinw/. item* of expenditure for 1913, and said they would not occur again so that the denciency would soon be wiped off. Bro. Samways asked how it was that for 1913 the interest credited to tents was £110. whereas it T.vas £ 151 in 1912. The D.S. explained that it was entirely due to transfei-e, from investment to the district consolidated fund. On the motion of Bro. tho Rev. D. Wil- liams, senior auditor, seconded by Bro. Henry Owen, junior auditor, the balance sheet was adopted. The adoption of the annual report was moved by Bro. W. G. Jenkins. who pointed out that there was .a nett increase in the funds of £ 1,311 The rate of mortality was very low. They had dealt with four claims for accidents, awarding Brothers Williams (Bryn- amman). £ fi0; Jones (Llaustephan), £ 45; Edward Jones (Llanpumpsaiiit), £ 15; and Davies (Abergwili), £ 30. The report suggested making the district the unit, for the Order as well as for the State in- surance work. which, it was contended. would be a big relief to Tent secretaries. It was decided to recommend it to the Tents for consideration- The challenge for the greatest increase in membership during the year was awarded to the Ileiiifaii Amgoed Tent for an increase of 89 per cent. The motion from the Carmarthen Rescue rent to divide the district was moved by Brother Morgan (Carmarthen), and it was opposed by Bros. Platt, Wm David, and D. Morgan, and lost by an overvhelming majority. ————— -—————

FFORESTFACH. I While taking a sharp corner, a horse attached to a cartload of hav lost its footing, with the result that the load and a portion of the cart almost covered the poor creature. A deal of difficulty was encountered in extricating the animal. which was found to be little the worse for its experience. ê

GWYNFE. I The Black Mountain and District Welsh I Pony and Col) Improvement Association is going ahead. The committee has decided to hold a sbow on Saturday, September 2oth, exclusively of Welsh ponies and cobs,.in a field at the rear of I New Inn, Gwynfe, kindly lent by Mr. Jeffrey Davies. A splendid classification of prizes has been drawn up. amounting to fourteen classes, with an additional three classes for Welrh mountain sheep. Further particulars will shortly appear in our advertisement columns. ————— 01 .—————

GLANAMMAN. I We regret to announce the sudden death of little Winnie .Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, Tircoed-terrace, Glanamman. On Sunday June 28tli she was conveyed to Swansea Hospital, where she underwent an operation. All that medical aid could do to save her wks done, but all in vain, and she passed peacefully away at an early hour on Friday morn- ing. Her corpse was conveyed to Glan- amman station on the Friday evening, where it was met hy a large number of sympathisers The funeral was largely attended. The Vicar ot Cwmamman (Rev. W. Williams, B-A.) assisted by his curate (Rev. Olwen Davies, B.A.) officiated at the house. At l'outardawe the corpse was met by the Rev. Joel Davies, M.A., Vimr who also conducted the service in the church, the Her. Mr. Harries, B.A., curate of Alltwcn, reading the lesson. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Vicar of l'outardawe. the Curate of Glamnuman. and the singing of that well- known liymn. "Lead Kindly Light," closed a very solemn and impressive service. Floral tributes were sent from father and mother, grandmother. Sister Evelyn, Auntie Besue, Auntie Hannah and Uncle Job (Swansea), Uncle Fred and Auntie Ann (Pontardawe). Cousins Willie and Fran cess (Swansea), Sf. Margaret's Sunday School, the Parsonage, Miss Rachel Jenkins (GlyntooclO. jafkie and Gwenda Hay, Addie, Maud, and Elsie Fuller (Swansea), Edith Edwards, S. Owen, Vida Rowlands. Gwenllian Row- lands, Louie Bowen, Elfreda Booth. The Rev. Oliver Davies, B.A.. curate of St. Margaret's, referred on Sunday llwt to the loss the Cliurch had sustained by the deafh of one who really and truly loved the Church. As a member of the children s service she was most Tegular and attentive.

GOWERTON. I The training corps of the (:hnrch Lads' I Brigade, accompanied by the members of the ?Women's Guild, spent a Yen' enjoy- able day's outing at- Oxwich Bay last I ?'e?k. Con?r.itulations to Master Powe Hard- ing ou roceiying highest hnnou;. in 'ce I' recent open scholarship examination to <hs County Schools. Great credit is du? to th? teachers of the Boys' Council School. Gowerton, which he attended. The annual ouHng of the Sunday School scholars of the Temple Congregational Church was held last Saturday on the Mount kindl- place(71 at their dÜi\io1 by ir. apd ??n. J. C. ÐaÙps. Tea was partaken of in the woods, and t he remainder of the evening spent pla?' ga mes. The annual outing of the members of the Unionist Club took place last Saturday at Revnoldston. After visiting the various places of interest they all sat down to a capital spread at the King Arthur Hotel. The health of the various officials were toasted, and all returned home in good time after spending an enjoyable day's outing ?Ir. ?4 -t k iu, Congratulations to Mr, Hay Atkins, B.Sc.. son f" M'. T. J. Atkins, who has been successful in obtaining the position. out of a hrge number of applicants, of science master at the Swansea Intcr- scipnce master at the Swansea Inter- mediate Schocis. Mr. Ray Atkins is at present science master at Hanbcrrih County Schools, North Wales, which he has held for the lust two years. I An interesting meeting was held at the Rechabite Hall last week, when the Grand Master of the Swansea District (M.U.) of Oddfellows, Bro- G. L. Thomas (Cockett) presented the officers of the Loyal J. R. Wright Lodge. Gowerton, with the beau- tiful shield which is given annually to the lodge showing the largest increase of members. The following artistes also con- tributed towards tho ha nilony of the evening: M-ssrs. T. B. Morgan and Thos. Williams, Miss Sybil Lewis, Miss Iris Harries: accompanist, Miss Ceinwen Lewis. MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. The medical question is still the burn- ing topic of conversation in Gowerton. Over 20 applications were received in re- sponse to the advertisement, and the com- mittee which met last week had a very difficult task in reducing the number to five. The candidates on the short list have to appear before the committee prior to submitting their names for a final ballot. —

GORSEINON. I The members of Noddfa Chapel spent a I very enjoyable day at O:ndeh on Satur- day last. The cricket eleven entertained Mumbles on TRursday last, and E'(mred a victory with a substantial margin. Members oj Brynteg Chapel held their annual outing on Saturday last. A capital day was spent at Llanwrtyd W ells. The Sunday School scholars of Ebenezer were entertained to tea last weok. After tea the usual sports, ett., were held in an adjoining field. I A sale of work in connection with St. David's Church, Penliergacr, was held on the Penllergaer Grounds. The opening ceremony was performed by Lady Llewelyn. Morrit;ton were the visitors to the Recreation Ground on Saturday, and after a very good game the homesters ran out victors by two runs. The Seconds were not so forfuuate at Morriston. They only managed a drawn game. A Gorseinon boy, in the person of Mr. W. Emrys Francis, has distinguished himself during his career at Cardiff University. Having spent six years at Gowerton County School, lie succeeded in winning the Engineering Scholarship, awarded by the Glamorgan Education Committee, and tenable for three years at the University. in which he was very successful. In addition to securing the degree of BoSc. in engineer- ing, and the diplomas of that college in mechanical and civil engineering, he car- ried away the Industrial Bursary awarded by the Royal Commissioners of 1851.

GWAUN CAE-GURWEN AND CWMGORSE. The Cwmgorse cricketers had to go under to Cross Hands last Saturdoy, on the ground of the latter. Mr. Edgar Bowen, son of the Rev. Bowen, Penvgroes, occupied the pulpit of Carmel hist Sunday, and preached effec- tive sermons. The Gwaun-eae-Gurwen Silver ['rÎw II HanJ. under t he conductor ship of Mr.T. J t?ce?, F.T.S.C., took third prize in Class H last Saturday at Penygroe". After a stoppage of four days last week, the dispute wit h regard to the non- unionists at the Gwaun-eae-Gurwen Col- lieries was settled on Saturday, and work was resumed on Mpnday. Australia seems to have a special attraction for the inhabitants of this locality. Last Meek ill. Thomas Jones and his .,011. Master Daniel Jones, Crown Storps. Waunlcyshon. left the place for London, en royte for tli Antipodes. Local football enthusiasts will learn with pleasure that the Curwen Stars R.F.C. have been recently admitted to the Welsh Rugby Union. The team will con- sequently play against the cream of second class dubs and their ardent followers can look forward to witnessing excellent I displays. The members of the St. David's Mission Hall, Tai'rgwaUh, held their first outing lasf Sat urday to Talley Lakes, the journey being made ir. biakes. The combined trip of the Rechabite Tent, Salem (C.M.) and English Baptists to Swansea Bay took En.gl-' sh 'Raptists to ,w?,tD,-iea Bay fo(-,k in both instances enjoyed themselves to the full. The aouual tea party was held at Siloh last veek. The following attended at the tables: Miss Carrie Evans, Miss Bessie flicks, Miss Susannah Walters, Miss L. Jones, Miss Phoebe Jones, Mrs. R. Wil- liams, Mrs. Davies, and Airs. Evans. After the tea, a miscellaneous concert was held. the following taking part: Miss Davies (Llandebie), Mr. Idris Smith, Miss Mor- f\dd Davies, Miss Ceinwen Smith, Master Brinley Gorouwy and Miss Doris' Davies. The meeting was presided over by Mr. William Evans. WOMAN'S ATTACK ON A SCHOOL I TEACHER. A serious assault case was heard at Pontardawe Police Court on Friday. The defendant wa8 Mrs. Jane Davies, ofl GwaufH'ac-Gunven, who was summoned by Jenk'n Morgan, certincated master at G \v aun-cae-Gu rwen. Mr. T. R. Hams, who prosecuted, said that a few days ago, complainant hacll got the children into line, but three or I four of them were a bit slow, and on ac- count of this he chastised the boys Witlii a small c«ne. rTlie defendant's son he- came a little annoyed, and said to como; plainant, You look out for yourself to- night Complainant sent, the boy in to the headmaster, but he ran home. As complainant was going home that night he met defendant on the road; she had a strap in her hand, and she was playing it about in a proper militant style. She immediately rushed up to complainant and struck him with the strap, inflicting bruises on the body, hands and arms. She was in a savage temper.- and foaming at the mouth. After further evidence, defendant said I she stopped complainant on the road be- cause he had beafcu her boy about the bead. She had no money b) take out a? summons against complainant. Defendant was fined 10s., including costs.

LLANGADOCK. Llandovery Sensation! H ppngaw Summer Sale starts Friday, July 24th Astounding bargains !-Advt. Messrs. J. Davies and Co. held their bi- weekly mart at the Red Lion Yard, Llan- gadock on Tuesday. The prices were aa usual. Messrs. J. Davies and Co., auctioneers, Llangadock, Llandovery and Llandilo. held their fortnightly sale of fat stock at the Red Lion Mart, Llangadock, on Tres- day. Farmers were busy at the harvest, and for this reason the supply was bebw the average, but prices were correspond- ingly higher. The attendance of buyers was good, and everything on offer WAS easily disposed of. There passed through tho ring:—30 fat cattle, 25 calves, »5 porkers, and 350 lambs. Cattle iliade Zi to £ 20, calves 40s. to 70s., porkers 30s. « 55s., and lambs 20s. to 32s. -———— ——————

LLANSADWRN. A billiard match is shortly to h arranged between the Llansadwrn ant Llandovery institutes. Llandovery ensation c. Penyga w"t summer .>ale." Starts Friday, July 21th. Astounding bargains.—(Advt.) Miss Sarah Jane Williams, daughter cf Councillor and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Cwmllynfe U c 11 ii Llansad wrn, has re- cently been success- ful in passing her A.L.C.M. at an examinatiwn in con- nection with the Lou- don College of Music. Miss Williams has only just attaint her fifteenth birl I- day. is a at the Llandover County School, an gained an entrain- scl c.laisliip. T h i [young musician h> acted as accompanist iat many local events, is a. successful eisteddfod competitor Miss William4 i- a pupil cf Nir. j)allid organist, Llandilo.—(Advt.) 0.

LLANGENNECH. Mrs. George Roberts (Kat.ie) of Kir £ *» Head. Llangadock, was laid to rest at Llandow on Monday after a short illiess. The mourners included: Air. Gecrge ?\ I r. an d W Roberts (hnshand). h. and MnI: W Roberts (father and mother), lr..d Mrs. W. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. h. Richards, Air. and Mrs. J. W. Thoias (Swanscai, Mr. and Airs. W. Mo run (Dunvant). Mr. and Mrs. O. New (Dn- vant), Katie and Willie (hrother nc sister), Mr. and Mrs..T. Roberts (Li¡¡. gennith), Air. D. J. Richards (Killy^, Atr. n. Rees (Diijivaiit), Sidney ul Rosp Phillips. Air. and Airs. J. A. Jenkins (Woodbury Villa), Messrs bw- lands and A. Thoma-s. Airs. Brocke nd famih- (Old Wallt;). rr. and Airs. W. Rees (Ashburnham Villa). Air. and V-i Tom Richards (KiHay. Mrs. (Dr.) Iforin Mr. and M rs. Stanley Lewis (Lit, gennith). All*, and Airs. Richards (II, End), Airs. Williams (Penyrheol, Skettv

LLANELLY. A boy was taking food to his father a the Llanelly Steelworks, when he was attacked by an otter. In repelling the animal the boy walked backwards until he got into a ditch of water. He v.as terrified, and his cries attracted by soma men who soon drove -the otter away. BRILLIANT SCHOLAR. Mr. J. Conway Davies. Llanelly. ha- gained first class honours in obtainizig his M.A. degree. For the excellcnce of the tl et-is he ha-s been awarded the Prince j Llewelyn bronze medal and a presentation of books worth two guineas. Mr. Davies is the son of Mr. W. C. Davies, secretary of the Llanelly Free Church Council, and a nephew of Ald. D. J. Davies deputy-Mayor of Llanelly. ITENDI" MAN'S ORDEAL. A man na i j-Uvid Jones, residing ai Libanus-road, Hendy, was discovered on Saturday evening in Flendy quarry having fallen from a ledge at the top. He was suffering from a severe scalp wound and body bruises. When found lie said that he had lain there for hours calling for help, being too weak to move himself. He was conveyed home aud attended by Drs. Griffiths &a Williams. TWO CALLS." A. youns Llmellyite (Mr. D. J. Charles, B.A.), has during the past few weeks, re- ceived two "calls, one from Leominster, and the other from Blackwood and Met;r- dedis. Mr. Charles, who has accepted the pastorate of the latter, was the first or- ganist, of Siloah Chapel since the installap tion of the pipe organ. The pulpit, however, attracted him, and he entered Old College School, Carmarthen, where, after 18 months' study, he matri- culated. and a three years 'course at Cardiff University enabled him to take 1 id degree of B.A. The final three years > t-re spent at Brecon Memorial College. WEDDING. The marriage was solemnised at thi Presbyterian Church, Llanelly, on Tuesday of Mr. Percy Thomas, of the Local Govern ment Board Department, Whitehall, elriei son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas, lthon Villa, Cold stream-street, Llanelly, and Miss Grace Beynon, youngest daughter of ti),a late Mr. W. H. Beynon and of Mrs. Beynon. Coldstream-street, Uanelly. The Eev. D. S. (hvcu. B.A.. officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. W. G. Beynon, and the bet man was Mr. Graham B-ynon. The bridesmaid1 were Misa Gwyueth Thomas, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Phylis Beynon. niece of the bride. Mr. Luther Owen presided at the organ. (District CWIi Continued QI1 N"t Page.)

KIDWELLY. The Rev. David Egwad Thomas. L.D., who has been curate of Kidwelly for the last five years, has been appointed eurate- in-eharge at Pencader, the late curate-in- charge at Pencader having been ap- pointed vicar of Cilcwm. The wedding has been arranged to take place shortly of the Rev. n. L. Thomas. L.D., Curate of Kidwelly (newly appointed curate-in-charge of Pencader), and Miss Elizabeth Williams, daughter of a well- known resident at Ystaiytera. During holiday week it is the intention of St. Mary's (Welsh) and St. Teilo's Sunday Schools to take motor trips, the I former to the Mumbles on Monday, if possible, and the latter .to cither Llan- dilo, or some other place in the north of the county. At tho annual meeting of the Ancient Order of lvorites of the Three Commots District, held at Aberayron last week, Councillor Dd. Rowlands, ex-Mayor of Kidwelly, secretary of the local lodge "Mair Saut," the oldest lodge in the dis- trict, attended as a delegate, and was elected vice-president for the district for the ensuing year. Air. Rowlands has al- ways been an energetic iriendly society man, and his elevation to the vice- presidential chair is an honour fully de- served. The eisteddfod held at Mynyddygarreg on Saturday last, did not prove as suc- cessful as was anticipated, though a large crowd of ardent eisteddfodwyr came together during the evening meeting. The eommitteellad gone to very considerable t-xpeuse in providing a large marquee for the occasion, and this took away a good deal of the profits, which would have otherwise swelled the funds of the Mynyddygarreg Silver Band, in aid of which the eisteddfod was held. Mr. Jolm Price, Rhymney, was the musi- cal adjudicator, and the Rev. J. E. Her- bert the adjudicator for the literary con- tributions. and the recitations, etc. The chief item in the competitions was that for the male voice parties. The Kidwelly 1 party, under Mr. Stephen H. Evans, being adjudged the best of the four which competed. Mr. D. P. Davies took the prize of the tenor solo, and he and Mr. W. J. Rees were adjudged the best in the duet competition. Little Miss Sally Richards took the prize, in the girls' solo competition out of IS com- petitors, and Willie Gower was second in the boys' solo competition. NEIGHBOURS' QtfAKREL. I At the Kidwelly Police Court, Hary AIm White. Pwll. Llanelly. summoned Ann Williams -ind Mary Evans, both of Pwll. Kidwelly, for assault, on July 14th. Both defendants were bound over, and the complainant was bound over to keep the peace towards Ann WYllLxms. GIRL'S COMPLAINT. At the Kidwelly Police Court. Ann Evans, Parktiyrdan, Kidwelly. summoned Samuel Evans, G*vendraeth Town, Kidwelly for assault on Juy 2nd. Daintitf said Out at 10.50 p.m. on July iaU defendant wished her "Good night" on the road by Ll.an gad dock, and then caught. her by the left arm. He asked if he should accompany her home, and she refused, whereupon he made a, oertain suggestion to her. On arriving home she made a. com- plaint to her mother and brothers. Defendant 6a.id he never saw the com- plaint on the date in question. He ieftthe Corporation Arms after stop-tap." and had a conversation outside.—Ttie case was adjQtlrned. WATER FINDING. I For some time past Kidw&Hy Town Coun- cil have had under consideration the L, ?i 1? tion of a ci)rng, known a* Ffynon Diana for the supply of dwelling-houses in the Wanngadog and Llangado-g district. The spring proper has, however, been for a long time lost. There ia an abundance of water flowing from it, but this is subject to con- tamination. With a. view of trying to locate the spring 6e.veral members of the Council me: near the site of the well, the Mayor bringing with him a haz-el twig, fork-shaped. Mr. Thomas Nicholas, an old inhabitant of the town, who in his younger days lived near the well, was also prewnt. The "Mayor (Councillor George E. Bowen) at once got to worl, with the divining rod, and carrying it in his hands, with the joint of the fork pointing straight out. he walked in several directions over the ground. Each J time he came over the water course the rod at once fell, this being especir.lly apparent when the Mayor went over the spot where Mr. Nicholas averred the original well was situated. Tha same experiment was tried over and over again by the Mayor with similar results. Other members of the Council who tried were not go suocessfui. though in some cases the end of the rod dropped to "orne extent. As a. result of the experiment, digging will he commenced at the cpot with a view to I locating the spring. ——————

KILLAY. I The death took place at flenbryn, Killay, near' Swansea, on Friday of Mr. William Riley, who some years ago occu- pied a place in the front rank of South Wales business men. About a quarter of a century ago he was the guiding per- sonality in the business of Messrs. Alex- ander and Sons, which was then prob- ably the largest and most successful timber importing firms in South Wales. Unfortunately, reverses came, and the business was ultimately purchased by Messrs. Denny, Mott, and Dickson (Ltd.) Mr. Riley shortly afterwards removed to London, where his services were much sought after as an arbitrator and umpire in timber trade disputes, and it is not going beyond the mark to say that his reputation in this respect was second to none in the kingdom. He travelled all over Europe in the course of his pro- fessional duties, and as a result he had a knowledge of men and affairs that it is the lot of few to pessess. Genial in temperament and generous to a fault, he was an excellent host, a delightful raconteur, and a brilliant conversationalist, especially on topics in which he took a keen interest. One of these was arcluelogy, and during his residence at Newcastle, Bridgend, Which was his home for many years, he made an especial study of the neolithic remains to be found in the neighbourhood of Merthyr Mawr and Ogmore. By cut- tin;; trenches in the sandhills and other excavating work he unearthed many pre- historic remains, and possessed a fine col- lection of implements and relics of the Stone Age. Some of these he presented to the Royal Institution of South Wales at Swansea. For several years past Mr. Riley had acted as the Swansea representative of Messrs. May and Hassall, but latterly he had not enjoyed the best of health, and his death was the result of blood poison- ing. lie never took any part in public affairs as an elected representative, but was always prominent in every movement for the development of the trade and com- merce of the town. He leaves a widow and two sons. Thp fUfipral took place on Monday at St. Illtyd's Church, Newcastle, Bridgend. Among the chief mourners a t. h funeral were Mrs. Riley (the widow), Air. William Riley (son), Alderman and Mrs. Morgan Hopkin (Swansea) and Mr. Alex- ander (a member of the firm to which deceased formerly belonged). There 'is a gathering of the deceased's old friends a ud fellow townsmen, including Mr. S. n. Stockwood (clerk to the Bridg- end Bench). Major J. C. Coath. Messrs. Jacob Jenkins. Eraser Jenkins, Edwin Price, J.P., Edward Preece, jun., Mr. G. Trevor Gpegor (Messrs. Gregor Bros., Swansea), and several of the servants who were at one time in his employ at Bridg- end. The Vicar of Newcastle (Rev. David Phillips, B.A.). assisted by the Rey. M. Evanson. Vicar of Alerthyrmawr, officiated. Messrs. Ben. Evans and Co.. Ltd., Swansea, had charge of the funeral arrangements. I

LLANDOVERY. i Mr. Cyril Morgan, Pcntre House, assisted Monmouthshire. The agricultural show will not be held at Llandovery this year. The Rev. Dr. T. E. Thomas occupied the pulpit at the Memorial Chapel on Sunday last. The local tennis club journeyed to Talley Lakes on Satrrday last, where an en joy- able flay was spent. Llandovery Sensation Penygawso Summer Sale starts Friday. July 21th. Astounding Bargains^.—Advt. Miss Sally Williams, of the County School, Llandovery, recently gained her A.L.C.M. at an examination. The Llwynybrain family returned on Saturday from London, where they have been in residence for the season. The local Territorials in training for the forthcoming boxing competitions at Port- madoc, are Sergt. Edgar Evans and Pte. Evan Williams Air. James Rees, Gwalia House, ]Jan- sad wrn, has arranged a friendly game of billiards between the Llandovery a lid Llansadwrn Institutes. Whilst coming round the corner of Glan- gwydderig Bridge recently a local motor cyclist ran into a cow. Fortunately lie escaped serious injury. The pulpits at the Salem (CoDgA and William;- Pantycelyn Memorial Chapels ?C.M.? will be exchanged on Sunday next by the rpppMtivo ministers. Mr. A. Aldridgc was the soloist at the Memorial Sunday School on Sunday last. The local Terriers," numbering -IS, will leave for camp on Sunday next. The Rev. Joseph Harry, pastor of Salem Congregational Church, delivered an inspiring sermon Oil Sunday last to the younger members of his congregation. P.C. Evans was highly complimented t»y the Bench recently. The chairman slated t hat this was not the first occasion for the constable to come to the notice of tbe public. Messrs. C. P. Lewis. Edgar Evans, and C. B. Matheson were the Llandovery representatives in the Carmarthenshire v. Glamorganshire cricket match played at Swansea. Thf wepkh market on Friday showed a favourable increase in attendance. The prices maintained the usual standard, although eggs showed a decrease of a penny a dozen. j A meeting of the Free Churches of Llandovery, Llandilo, Llanwrtyd Wells, and all intermediate villages, was held at Tabernacle Vestry on Tuesday, to make arrangements for the forthcoming con- ference, at which the Chancellor of the Exchequer v."ill speak. Carmarthenshire's win over Monmouth- shire was a creditable achievement. Llandovery representatives were Messrs. C P. Lewis. C. B. Matlieson, Edgar Evans, and Jack Morgan. Mr. R. J. Evans, the well-known Llan« doverv quoifer, has been capped for the international Wales v. England match, to be played ou August Bank Holiday. Mr. Evans is the only West Wales repre- sentative. It icontemplated fhif the Rugby club will be placed on abound tooting tim forthcoming season. The vicar, the Rev- D. Edmondes-Owen, h iL, generously promised the use of Church House for ihs holding of meetings. After the recent church, parade at Llan- dovery, it is to be hoped that an effort will be made to revive the Llandovery Town Band. Should the local Territorials increase in number and a compauy be established, a grant will be made towards the formation of a bani. This is not the first occasion upon which the officer has gained the confidence of the public at Llandovery, said Aid. T. Watkins at a sitting of the Bench recently, wheu complimenting P.C. Evans who effected a smart capture. The Deputy Chief Constable intimated that the r-- marks of the Bencii \»otild be couveyctf to the Chief Constable. —