Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

ABERGWYNFI. Last week .very successful war charity concerts were given at the Public Hall. Abergwynfi, by the'children of the boys' and girls' schools. Th.e vast edifice was crowded on both evenings, and the audience was delighted from start to finish by the excellent renderings of he patriotic songs included in the pro- gramme and the spectacular display of the various items. The programme was sxcellently arranged and admit-rSIy gone through. The "Empire DrilL" v,hi..j¡ took afiout 30 minutes to go through, v-as the piece de resistance, and was really f>n artistic production. To add a thrill to xhe proceedings, Mr. Isaac Da vies, head- master, had the happy thought to invite .Corporal Turner, wounded atffi just re- h»rned from the front, to the concert on Wednesday, and what an enthusiast home was accorded to him, and he in very feeling words thanked the people of Abergwynfi for their .sincere ap- preciation of what the soldiprs were doing and suffering. Corporal Robinson, another wounded man. was invited to the enter- tainment, and lie was'accorded a splendid reception by the vast audience. It was the unanimous opinion of all the people of Abergwynfi that the concert really eclipsed all the schools concerts of the past, and the most cordial thanks were given Mr. 1. Davios. headmaster. nld Miss .lames, headmistress, and all the other members of the staffs, for their un- tiring efforts in aid of all good causes., Xot only was it a concert in the ordinary sense of the term, but it was a rousing recruiting meeting.

BRITONFERRY. Mr. Win. Williams, son of Mr. Leyshon Williams, of Hunter-street, Britonferry, has been elected on the Aberystwyth :'1 Tn Council. Mr. Williams is a super- inCMHlent with the Prudential Assurance Company. Britonferry seems alive with soldiers during this week, who are home for Christmas furlough. The army has smartened the men up wonderfully, and many say they intend sticking to it even after the con* clilsioll of the war. Mr. J. J. Bevan, pon of Mrs. Bevan, of the Vernon Hotel, has been gazetted as second lieutenant in thp R.G.A.. and lie leaves for Falmouth this week to take up his duties. Mr. Bevan, who i? an h i .s 4 17ti S. "Air. *"C.E., joined the l?oyal Et?inc?s as a private, and was for two .U?oKt?f. stationed near Dover. On Tuesday a horse belonging' to Mr. William Morris, baker, .which had been takell.,to the blacksmith to be shod, broke its halter and ran full speed down Ch.arles-street, where it stumbled and •fell, breaking its leg. P..C Evans and others tried to raise the horse up, but it fell back and expired. The Civic Guard in making rapid pro- gress in the matter of drill under Sergt. 'Major 13onovau, and in their marches 4 shown ijuprovptnont each time. On Tuesday they marched to Neath, where they met the Neath Civic GÙa.rr\: and, headed by a Neath band. Ihey returned to Britonferry and paraded the main streets. Sergeant Joe Jvilman, of the Somerset Light Infantry, 'son of Mr. Patsy Kilman. Britonferry, who wfnt to the front with the first Expeditionary'Force, is still at it. and from accounts received Joe has proved Jiimself a soldier and a man. He has twice been promoted on the battle- field. and he Seems to bear a eh armed- j life, as he has been in tbe thick of it right through. In the words of, Ilrivate Jack Morgan, who fought with side by side llutil the former was: woundec. and invalided home: "Joe Kilman is one of the bulldog breed, and stops at noth- f, ing." ;¡ it

f > c;WMA VON. Regardrag the recent recruiting meeting held bt, it has. strange to relate, been productive of hut few additional recruits. It is anticipated there will be a wild rush I to the colours after Christmas. Funds towards the promised batch of Belgian refugees are forthcoming in the roost liberal manner. Two houses have been Tented and furnished, and are ready for the homeless ones, and have been for the past six weeks, but owing to certain exigencies the flow of refugees to this country have been stopped. | CHRISTMAS, 1014.—Christmas Cards t and Presents in Great Variety I atriotic Christmas Stationery and Postcards: Cad- hury's Chocolate, Perfumes, Soaps, Tobaccos, Cigars in(i Local Views J'-ostcards, Bibles, Testaments, ami ,H uin ih English and W. el,-h.- --if. S. ARNOLD, Avon Valley Pharmacy," CWMAVON. va-eanry in the Swansea. District Parliamentary constituency i3 causing con- siderable excitement at Cwmavon. where (Shore a it nearly a thousand Pa rliamentary electors, tna C-ori-eciiiently forms an imports ant part of the division. At a meeting of Liberals held at the Council Schools on Friday evening, twelve delegates were ap- pointed to attend the meeting held at Neath on Saturday. Under the auspices of the Zion Literary md Debating Society a lecture was d-e- ivered on .Monday evening, When Prof. D. VtiaU Edwards, M.A., Breoon College, gave a discourse on the subject "Christianity and I the Present Crisis." There was n. very en- couraging attendance, which was presided oyer by the Kev. D. Marlais Davites, B.A. (President of the society". CHRISTMAS, 1914.Wines and Spirits of the Finest Quality at London Store Prices Brandies from 2s. 6d. to 6s. 6d.; Whiskeys from 2s. Id. to 4s. t;d.; Ginsfrorn ls. lid; to 3s. tid.; "Rums from 2s. Id. to 4s.; Wines from Is. 4od. to 5s. 6d. per bottle; Hennessey's XXX Brandy, Gs. (id.. Wbite, 4s. 6d.; "Red 4s.; ".ue\V{t! White Label," 4s. lid.; H Gold Cap." -is.; "Johnnie Walker," -ts.; 4s. ;• Jameson's," 48.; "Three Gees," 3s. 6d.—U. S. ARNOLD, .Avon Valley Pharmacy." CWMAVON. Mr. Rhsrs Nicholas (headmaster of the Council. Shoots, and K.U.T. ExecntiTe two of his sons on active eervWifP^ilrc Allan Nicholas, the eldest son. wa?s ap?omtcH at the outbreak of the war w 41). Ngxi#in ?in tM lt Welsh, end now Mr. E. A.iehol as isocond sont, has also been appointed to a commission as second lieutenant ;ba kilgeew Beserv* of 1 Officer?, 3rd Battalion Manchester Regi- ment. At the quarterly meeting of the South Glamorgan Association, held at Cilferw, near Neath, the other day. the veteran Mr. John Jones (draper), who is foremost in every phase of Church work, was made a presentation on his retirement from the trca.surcrahip of the association, a position which he had held with great credit eiriee 1903. The churches in the a-ssoication pre- sented him with an illuminated address, together with a solid silver inkstand. A large number of ministers took part, and sp-oke in the highest terms of his devoted services. The Rev. D. Giles Williams (pastor of Tabor Baptist Church), and Mrs. Williams, were. made the recipients of magnificent presentations the otper evening, on the occasion of their recent marriage. The chapel was packed. Cotirl. Wm. Thomas presided. On behalf of the church and con- I gregation, Mr. David Evans presented the rev. gentleman with a handsome writing table, and Mrs. T..Samuel handed over to Mrs. Williams a beautiful tray and rever- sible chair. Both Mr a^d Mrs. Williams euitabiy responded. Several adflrctj-oes were delivered, recitations and songs, duetts and glees rendered. Miss Ruth Thomas, L., supplied tbe accompaniments. —————

I GLYN-NEATH. The death has taken piece of Mr. John Lloyd, Brynllinoo, after a. long illness. The Mineral at Pout-Neath-Vaughan, and largely a-'te'nd^d. The Revs. lki, it uglier (Bethaniaj and D. G. William* ofti- ciated. The dcceaecd's eldest eon is Mr. T. C. Lloyd, the Neath international footballcx. On Tuesday evening, at Bethania. C.M. Chapel, the Kev. Phillip Jones, Llandilo, de- livered his popular lecture on his American tour, to a large, audience. The chair was occupied by Mr. Wm. fiaviee. J.P. Votes of thanks were accorded boili lecturer and chairman. The subject ef last week's debate was: Can the taking of life ever be justified.0 Mias G, Jones, Infants' School, spoke in the affirmative, and Mr. Boil Harries Jed the op pout ion. In view of present, circum- discussion was very interesting, and the matter was dealt with from every point of view. It is gratifying to find that so many of the ladiee of take a prominerx part in the activities of the Debating Society, a.nd right, well do they acquit themselves in every encounter. I On Friday, afternoon. Miss Lloyrl, lecturer under the Welsh National Memorial to King Edward VII. scheme, v:rited the Council School and delivered an interesting address on the laws of he.a.è! h and the prevention of tuberculosis. The scholars turned up in etrong force. Lloyd emphasised the need for open witixiows, even in the coldest weather, and also eumshine. S.he said ehe could see from the children's faces that they were not in the habit of going to bed early, and t haA was "l very important matter. Growing children could not have too much rest and sleep. MLloyd expressed her- self highly pleased with the way the chil- dren responded to her questions on the sub- ject matter of the lecturer.

1, NEATH. News lias; been received at Neath of the death of Pte. William Llewellyn, of the 2nd Welsh Regt., in a recent engage- ment. It came through the agency of a chum's letter, who writes: Poor Willie I was killed in action; he was a hero!" News has been received at Neath of the death of Private William Llewellyn, of Penvdre, Neath, who was atta-clied to the 2nd Welsh Kegiinent. Private Llewellyn was killed in one of the engagements in Flanders. At a ipeet ijig ^v.the Gywn Hall, Neath, tn Baturday (under the presidency of. th Mayor (Councillor M. Arnold) badges were presented to 130 men who had offered their services as recruits to the Welsh Horse, hut were not accepted. The badges were presented by Miss Williams, Haglan House, Britonferry, on behalf of her father, Mr. A. T. Williams. Through the agency of a chum's letter has come the sad news that Private Willie Llewellyn, of the 2nd We"h He.giment has been killed in action. This soldier hero had numerous friends in Neath. and in civilian life made his home with his aunt I in Penydre. "The Patters and Humour t f Dickens" waS the Mibjcct of a most entertaining lec- ture by the Rev. Manly Eces at Gnoll-road- Several readings were given by Mr. Mardy Kees, lIfiõWo Gwenda Rees, and Miss May Thomas. The chair W,1 taker by Mr. Thos. Williams. There was a good gathering. At a recent meeting of the Neath pogtineii, the question of abandoning the Christmas box custom this year owing to the war wat- di?cusead, and on a vote being token t-he majority decided in favour of the annual solicitation. Actuated by patriotic notions, the Neath postmen endeavouted to ieid the way in this respect, but could not get the support. of their colleagues in other towns, with the result that the custom will prevail. The friends at Gnoll-road Congrega- tional Church entertained a platoon of the 5th Welsh Regiment, who are bil- leted in the town, to a social evening last week. After an excellent tea an enjoy- able programme was gone through, the items being contributed by the visitors. During the cm rent, week the second platoon will have their turn. The kind- ness of the noll-road congregation is much appreciated. Mr. Reg. Williams, Grangemount, Neath, his been appointed by the general secre- tary of the Prince of Wales' Fund as or- ganiser of a series of lantern lectures in the districts at which actual photographs taken on the plains of Europe, will be thro'wn on the wcreen. Mr. Williams, who is the possessor of an up-to-date lantern, has already identified himself with similar lec- tures, and his work and self-nocrifice has been much appreciated. At the. Brotherhood on Sunday afternoon an excellent address was delivered to a large and appreciative congregation by Mr P. E. Phillips, a Carmarthen ministerial student, who filled the pulpit. ;vt, Maesy- rhaf in the absence of the pastor Kev. W. E. Daniels, M.A.). who is doing social duty among the troops :t R-hyl. I-Tie subject was "Perfect Ideate and Thoug-hts: Spiritual and Wordly." Solos, were sung by Mr. Arthur Shufflebolton and Mr. J. Gwynne Narbett. Mr. E. G. Smith presided, and Mr. E. G. Warren, the acting secretary, made l the arrangements. The decision to open the General Market on Boxing Day has not given general sati&- faction. Following the custom of the past, ¡ tradespeople had agreed to suspend busi- ness from Thursday night to Monday^night, but the action of the Market authorities has created a feeling that'what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. Several tradesmen have, in consequence, decided to open their premises on Boxing Day, and feel justified by so doing in a spirit of competition. At my rate, it ie hard lines for the shop assistants. It is only fair to add that the decision of the Market Oom- mittee wa. sarrived at a6 a result of a ballot among the stall-holders. A. courageouti ad, whieh nearly cost the young heyo hit; life, was witiiest»etl by an admixing crowd at the bottom ox Windwr- road on Friday last., There watt .1 conges- tion of traffic at the time, and in attempt- ing to crosis the road a. Little girl ra.n in front of an on-coining motor-car. Realising her danger, Owen Morgan, aged 11. of Crytha-nroitd. Melin, dashexl to the girl's assistance, and managed to throw her clear of the car. But the lad was unable to escape; the mudguard struck him on the j' left side, and he wa? picked up uncon- 8ciou6, His injune? were severe, and ho,l remain13dHn20ni{1u until Saturday morning. The young hero is now slowly ,reooveri, Those 1^10 witDed the azci-I tdent speak highly of the boy's courage, and think it worthy of recognition. The Rev. 'Eo J. Hughes, a representative of the S. P .C.K.. preached two sermons in St. Saint's Church on Sunday. He m,-tde a fervent appeal on behalf of the funds of the society, and pointed out that it", energies were crippled for the lack of funds. News has been received at Neath that two sons of Mr. Silvanus Phillips, who are at the front, have been reported, one as wounded, and the other as missing. Councillor Phillips lives at Cinolt- avenue. Neatli, and is a commercial traveller. He was formerly a member of the Neath Town /Council. Under the auspices of the "Lily of the Valley'' Juvenile Temple, I.O.U.T., a suc- cessful- patriotic concert was given at St. Catherine's Parish Hall. The following contributed to an excellent programme: Mips P. Morgan, Miss E. Simms, Mrs. Richards, Miss A. Thompson, Mr. J. Wil- liams ("Eryr Afan"), Miss A. Moxley, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Messrs. Morgan and party. Messrs. Butt and party, Mr. E. Davies (Swansty*.). Mr. Erasmus Morgans (Pontar- dawe), and Mrs. E. Simmons and party. Mr Seymour Perrott, A.R.C.O., presided at the piano. Neath ma gist rate. on Monday decided to suspend the early closing order of Christ- mas Eve and Boxing night in connection with the pubs." The application was successfully mde on hV1]f cf the ?eath and District Licensed YictuaHera' AE"CJa- tion by Mr. W. ,?. iey???n. who mentioned that incrcMed taxation, curtailment of hours, and general slump in trade had played "Old Harry" with the publicans, and in studying the public convenience o-. er the Yuletide festivities they would also liell) the licensed victuallers. As a result the (" pub-s." will close at eleven o clock on ] Clirist.nvv? Eve a-nd 10.50 on Boxing night. j A Neath soldier, at present stationed at i Aldershot, writes respecting the leave given at Christmastide of seven days and a free railway pass to the men serving their country. The officers ot the various companies drew lots for the men, who haye priority according to the number | drawn. The B Company 11th Battalion living's Rifles start homeward bound on Christmas Day from Aldershot, leavin;; there at (5.30 a.m. The writer states that in the company are a lot of Neath, Skewen and Bryncoeh men, aYid for the information of friends this notice is in- serted, to enable them to give them a warm welcome. j A concert given by the Britonferry Girls' Prixe Choir, took place at Maria- street Congregational Church, Neath, under the kind patronage and presence of his Worship the Mayor, Mr. Matthew Arnold. There was a crowded house. The choir rendered the National Anthems i of the Allies, and several choruses, in- 1(-Ili(fin.4 a new part song by Mr. S. Hop- kins Evans, of Neath, entitled. Can y Gvranwyn," with words composed by the Kev. T. Mardy Keos, which was treated beautifully. Special mention must be made 'with regard to the rendering of the Comrade's Song of Hope by the choir. The soloists who assisted were the Misses Gertie Francis, Dorothy Richards 'and Laura Francis, who gave a splendid account of themselves. Mr. William Williams (baritone), of Port Talbot. Mr. James Jones, of Britonferry. also gave the audience a treat. Miss L. Edwards accom- panied the choir and solosist. There were a number of Belgians present, who really emoyed themselves. Whenever the Britonferry Girls' Choir apnear at Neath again, a. crowded house is really assured. The annual meeting of the Neath Pro- vincial Grand J?odge of the R.A .O.B. was i8ll(,I(l on Saturday evening at the Oak ) Hotel, under the presidency of Primo j Rowlands (Glyn-Neath). The office of P.G. Primo lesuli?d in the election by a majority of 54 votes of Primo J. T. Jones jtCilfrew). The other offices weresubFe quenHv hUpd as foUows:—l)epu<y P.G., Primo Botch cry (Resolven): P.G. Secre- bry. Bro. Alfred Cridland, P.O.IT.; P.G. Tyler, Primo Wilson YSkewen1): P.U. Chamberlain, Primo Booth (Neath); P.G. Registrar, Primo Jenkins (Glvn-Neath); A.J., Knight Morgan (HRPS Howpll's Podge, Glyn-Nonth); A.B., Primo Jainps Herbert (Toiina): G.Minstrel, Primo Pavitt (W. B. Trick's Lodge); P.G. Waiter, Primo Gratland (W. Prothem Thomas' Lodge); Provincial Grand Chap- lain. Primo the Rev. Dan Morgan (vicar of Cryminti; P.G. Treasurer. Primo Grif- fiths (Neath): auditor, "Knight" D. Morgan (Resolven). It was stated thai Bro. Stanford had been reported wounded at the fron t. He had been in 24 engage- ments, and was one of 12,000. He was leaving the hospital in a few days, and returning home. It was only right they as Buffaloes should give him a good and fitting reception on his return. (Cheers.) TTe was attached to the Unity Lodge, Tonna. and arrangements would be made to meet him upon bis arrival. 1.

NEATH ABBEY. Mission meetings were held throughout last week ai, Ebenezer, and were well, attended. The stormy weather recently played havoc T £ iti> shipping, with the result that the !ov"»l collieries have been seriously handi- capped in the matter of regular work. •

PORT TALBOT. This morning a Norwegian sailor named R. Kealf. of the s.s. Ada, in dock at Port Talbot, sustained severe injuries to his eyes, and had to be removed to Swansea Hospital. He was passing over J the lock gates when a steam cock burst, ?and the steam flying into his eyes caused serious injuries.  The shipping trade at the Port Talbot ?I)oeL,; for the week ending Saturdai December 12th, showM a welcome im- provement over the total of the previous ?m?wlc by 7,209 tons. The total shipments amounted to -fi,%5 tons. made up of 142.560 tons exports, and 2,005 tons imports. The chief item of exports were coal and patent fuel to foreign ports. The fare provided- at the Forge-road Electric Theatre this week is of a high standard. Ijarge audiences are nightly delighted with the splendid programme of high-clas3 drama and comedy films which axe ohown. For the initial part of the week "The Lose of the Birkenhead," a beautiful three part picture of British heroism. "Her Husband," "Master of tne Strong," "Sna.he?'iUe'6 New Doctor, etc.. were secured, also ?ar Sims. Mowmg actual sœnes in the h?hting lines by the Gaumont. anct Eclair firms. For the latter part of the week the programme includes "The Vulture," "A Race with Death," "The Baby Spy." "The Burglar's Sacrifice," "Family Skeleton," "Life iir the Merchant Service," and numerous other subjects. The usual Children's matinee will be held on Saturday, commencing -it 2.30 p.m. On Christmas Day continuous performances will be held from 2.30 p.m. PORT TALBOT. Mr. Horace Stanley and Company occupv the boards of the New Theatre this week with a new domestic drama, entitled, "Good-bye, Sweetheart, Good-bye." Mr. Horace Stanley (the author), appears ift the role of "Bill R:unsted. The company is a good one, and the play is admirably acted and etagxxt. The chief characters of "Fay Garth," "Teta»," ".Stephen liawke," "Jack Foite^Kue," a.nd "LXiti Baasett," the detective, a.re admir-abin, bai,-taitted by Miss Amy Dalby, Mitss Kdith WaUw, Mr. Oswald Duiigiati, Mr. J. H. Edwin, and Mr, Arthur t lie listial two pel-- Clieevis rc«p«ttivel.v. The usual two per- forniruHjew will be given on Saturday night, at. 6.45 and 9 p.m. For Christmas week Mr. Charles Harrington's great drama "Why he Divorced Her," will be produced. On Ohrietraaf! Day there will be a Concert in aid of the local funds for tending Christmas comforte to the soldiers. "On Box ins Day, there will he a .matinee at 2.30 of "Why He Divorced Her," whrtn Mr. Edward Furneau will appear ir a favourite part. There will be two performances, at 6.30 and 6.45.

TOM Hunkin AND W. H. Hunkin  M The Neath & m 6 ? A??HMS Butchers AS USUAL LEAD THE WAY AT CHRISTMASTIDE THEY ARE AGAIN PRO- DUCING A FINE Xmas h Show ON VIEW ON Tuesday and Wednesday OF Amis Week. Two HEREFORD STEERS, bred and fed by D. Evans, Esq., Cwmcamlais, Senny- bridge. One HEREFORD HEIFER as above. Six Prime DEVON STEERS bred and fed by Bert Elliott, Esq,, Holsworthy, Deton. To SHORTHORN HEIFERS home fed. Six SHORTHORN STEERS home fed. Two Prime HEIFERS, fed by M. E. Hunkin, Caer- hysdu. Sixty WELSH LAMBS, the Real Article from Madame Patti's Tenant Farmers. Fifty Dairy-fed PORKERS, bred and fed by Dan Thomas, Esq., Pencader. Choice BACONERS, our own feeding. ONE OF THE FINEST DISPLAYS OF 'I Poultry A ?y ?? & sm w IN THE PRINCIPALITY And All our Breed- ing and Feeding. SMALL GOODS OF THE USUAL VARIETY AND EXCELLENCE.

1 SKEWEN. The members of the Tabernacle Mutual Improvement Society were given a treat at the last meeting, when the Rev. S. Evans Gealy delivered an interesting lecture upon the late poet-preacher, Wateyn Wyn." At the close, he was cordially thanked. The Tabernacle Band o? TTope children last week were given a magic lantern entertainment, the chief item being slides illustrating the story, Neddie's Carp." Rome Sweet Home" was also depicted on the screen. Miss Dwynwen Evans Jones taking the solo. The lantern was worked by Mr. Henry Francis. The recruiting meetings held here iindft the auspices of the Parliamentary Recruit- ing Committee, have not been altogether unfruitful. If the numbers who gave their names at the meetings themselves were but few, the speeches delivered served to educate public opinion upon the righteousness of the British and their Allies' cause in the present war. It would serve some purpose, if the recruiting staff at the Neath headquarters were able to give the actual figures for our place. The Neath Rural District Council did well, at the instance of our local re- presentatives, to defer the carrying out of improvements in Woodland-road and Graham-terrace, Moretown, under the Private Streets Works Act. When the allotted apportionment of the expense, falling upon one owner, was to be about equal to the sum originally paid for one of two houses, it meant an obvious ha rd- ship. This was due not to a length of house frontage, but to a length of the garden, abutting on the street. It is most unfortunate that some way out of the difficulty canpot be found. Yet, we may rest assured that our repre^enta 1rives will do all in their power to apportion the sums due. as equitably as possible. Judging by the prevailing slackness of work at the Cape Copper Company's local works, and from the report of the directors for the year April 150th, 1914, in the Colony, and to August 31st, 1911, in London and India," the state of affairs leaves much to lie desired. The published resume contains the following: The directors regret that there are no profits available for a final dividend on the ordinary shares of the company." It transpires also that the employes have been asked to grant some concessions as to their wages. It is to be devoutely hoped that in the near future There will come a turn of the tide. Latterly the cir- cumstances have been complicated by the war, but previous to that there existed a good deal of unrest, .and consequently some natural apprehension on the part of the men. It is well known that. there has been a great outlay on new buildings and plant, and it may be that the extra output of marketable copper waspot stiiff- cient to recoup tne company for the extra expenditure. In a recent issue of this paper, there was a short paragraph recording the work done by the local working party in providing various comforts for our gal- lant soldiers at the front and in the training camps. In addition to this work it is pleasing to refer to the splendid efforts of one in particular, viz., Miss Harriet Linnard, of Cardonnel-road. At the commencement of the war, this young lady offered to make stockings and socks free of charge out of wool bought with pennies collected from the girls at the Coedffranc Girls' School. Up to the pres- ent, the result lias been nearly a hundred pairs. Acknowledgements have been re- ceived from Queen Mary's Needlework Guild. and also from the front. An in- teresting letter from France, signed by Major F. A. Symms, R.A.M.C., is as fol- lows: "To Miss H. Linnard.—The pairs of long white stockings with your name written on paper attached to them have reached me. You will be pleased to hear that I have given one pair to a sick Indian soldier, and another pair to a Gurkha soldier, who has been badly wounded, and cannot walk." Such efforts deserve mention, and should stimulate others to a like self-sacrifice." —————

[ TAIBACH. I On Sunday last, the quarterly meetings were held in connection wtih the Gibeon Congregational Church Sunday School, Mr. Thomas Jones, Sunday School super- intendent, presiding in the absence, of "the pastor. These meetings attained a very li i g-h standard, practically all the items being given In the Welsh language, which proved a credit to the pronioters.1 The children's choir rendered several hymns during thp meetings, under the leader- ship of Mr. J. *rrwen VÎM. Messrs. Willie Wellington, J.vBowen Davies, and Miss Lydia Stephens accompanied the various items.

I RESOLVEN. Councillor E. S. Phillips, J.P.. whep our N^eath representative rented to him the I above resolution, asked: Who constitute the Neath Trades and Labour Council?" he asked. "Why, simply half a dozen men who sit in a room and who think they can dictate,to the world and censure public, men. Per- sonally, I should think Councillor Dan Harry and Alderman David Davies feel the resolution is a compliment. I hear thpy had a notice to attend the meeting. but that they ignored it, and I commend them for it. I fell certain of this: If Mr. Dan Harry fought an election inde- pendent of them he would go in flying. A more conscientious and public-spirited man you very seldom meet." The Trades and Labour Council, as at present constituted, does not voice the principles of Labour. Among the half- dozen men who attend the meetings are a i w extreme Socialists, who link Labour with them for a purpose which is obvious. There is, I admit, a strong Labour element in the constituency, but you have to discern between the two." I would rather not be associated. Councillor Phillips went on. with riich a party, whose policy aims at censuring public men who do not see eye to eye with them." According to the opinion of a well known.Labour representative, who did not wish his name mentioned, the members of the Labour Council are governed by a few extremists. 11 1 challenge them," he said, to say there were more than ten present when this resolution was passel. But we in Neath know where it came from."

CYMRODORION DYFFRYN AFAN A MARGAM. The third meeting of the present sesewion ot the above society was held on Tuesday, when the speaker was the Rev. William Evans. B.A., Bridgend (the crowned bard of 1913 National Eisteddfod, and a son of Dr. Dan Evaiia, a former minister of Seion Congregational Church, Cwmavon). The speaker having spent his boyhood at Cwm- avon. and known to most of the members of the society, the meeting was looked forward to with something more than or- dinary interest. HÍI. subject wan "Poetry, and it sws without saying that the lec- turet- handled his theme in an able man- ner. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Kev. D. Marlais Davies, B.A and seconded by Mr. Rikyit Niehohus, heailmawter of the Council- Hehoolii, Cwmavou. wherf Mr. pAaiit» received his early education

Three Germans who succeeded in obtain- ing a permit to remain in Paris were ar- rested while attempting to procure uni- forms from one of the most famous mili- ,t,a;.n,;tAilorhhere.' One- -Df ti,h(,. "phwed to know if h-i« imiffljnztfiad *r- rivwf, au.rl this conversation led' to their undoing, for it was overheard hy a peracn who kucW the man's nationality.

HERE WE ARE AGAIN. LONDON 8 CHINA TEA CO. 16, Water St., Aberavon, I Still leads the way as the great local Xmas Bazaar and Toy Fair. Presents in profusion to please all classes. Toys, Dolls, also Large Selection of Mechanical and Block Work. Creations of Amusing and Ingenious Description. Come and see our Great Show, as we are offering the Best Value Procurable, I Note Address — The London & China Tea Co., 16, Water St., Aberavon Also at Morriston, Neath, Maesteg and Pontycymmer. KEY BROS. BUTCHERS, High St. & Market Hall, Aberavon. Prime Ox Beef, Grand Welsh Mutton from Brecon Mountains, Home-Fed Porkers. Usual Great Display of Specially-Fed Poultry. Extensive Stock of our Noted Mild-cured, Small-size Hams and Bacon. Aberavon Boot Emporium. T. WILLIAIUVIS & CO., IMPERIAL BOOT STORES, FOR High Class FOOTWEAR. AGENTS FOR DISTRICT AGENTS FOR ■ K & Moccasin Boots and Shoes. INSPECT OUR WINDOWS TRY THE Hong Kong" Stores I MELINCRYTHAN. Proprietor- LEVI JAME ?. ,?—? X ?3B? IfOR YOUR (X MAS) V REQUIREMENTS./ iwl?oo ./? THE NOTED SHOP FOR QUALITY. CURRANTS, SULTANAS, AND RAISINS, NUTS, ORANGES, CRACKERS, FANCY CHOCOLATES, XMAS SPECIALITIES OF ALL KINDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE ABERAVON PURE & COOKED MEAT SUPPLY. o ————————————————— PIONEERS OF QUALITY AND PURITY. -0- PEl D Xa !ES« s 11, CWMAVON-ROAD, ABERAVON. < • -() —————— CHOICEST DAIRY FED PORK. PRIME MADE SAFSAGE AND POLONIES. ROAST PORK AND PRESSED BEEF Å. SPECIALITY. FOR PERFECTION 1\ QUALITY AND COOKING, GO TO PEDLAR'S, 11, CWMAVON ROAD. ——————— "First" and "Foremost" in the Trade. We thank our custompr? for their kind support in the past, and we beg to ?M.v at.tent, n oiist CR -NXD? fT" P4 ,E M? -t?tFS.?UXT DOOR with a etc. An iispcction Invited,