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BURRYPORT.I
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BURRYPORT. I On Sunday evening the Her. Lewis I Daviee, pastor of the English Congrega- tional Church, Burryport, preached his farewell sermon, baring accepted a "call" to take charge of the Congregational Church at Frome, near Gloucester. Mr. Da-viea ia a good preacher in English and I Welsh. —————
-CWM AMMAN.-I
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CWM AMMAN. I Mr. Aueurin iiees, I.1LC.0., A.R.C31., commenced his duties at organist at New Bethel on Sunday last. The First of the Series of Lectures under the Gilchrist iklucation Trust will be delivered at Siloh CM. next Wednesday. Come iu Crowds. Welcome to All. Mrs. Joseph Jones, Garnant, met with an accident on Thursday evening. Owing to the slippery state of the road she fell down. We are pleased, however, to learn that she is recovering. Messrs. Benie Jones and "Ceidrim," Glanamman, acted as adjudicators at the Gwynfe Eisteddfod on Christmas Day. whilst Mr. Tom Harry acted in a similar capacity at Carmarthen. "Llinos C w mam ma n V little four-year-! old niece, Phyllis May, bids fair to equal her aunt as a peniilion singer. She was' highly complimented by the adjudicator at the Calfaria Eisteddfod. The Garnant Council School was for- merly opened on Monday afternoon by Mr. Tom Morris, J.P., C.C., in the pre- sence of a huge, crowd of inhabitants, and amidst great enthusiasm. Rev. J. Towyn Jones, M.P., gave a spirited ad- dress on Education. Others who spoke were the Rev. W. Davies, Llandilo, Mr. W. N. Jones, Ammanford, Dr. Ivor Thomaa, H.M.I., Mr. T. Thomas, head- master of Glanamman Schools, Mr. T. V. Jones, and the headmaster, Mr. J. Ed- wards. The Rev. J. Edryd Jones pre- sided. The school, which will be opened on Tuesday, has accommodation for 516 children. The children of the Bryn Seion Church had an enjoyable time on Christmas Day, when Miss Agnes M. Huws, daughter ot the pastor, had prepared a Christmati Tree loaded with toys an-d all dainties imaginable. The little ones, numbering about 300, each received of the good things, and intense enthusiasm prevailed. The following assisted Miss Huws: Rev. Rhys J. tlnws, Messrs. T. Thomas, Phillip Roberts. Joseph Jones, and Daniel Evans. In the evening a concert and eisteddfod was held under the presidency of Mr. T'I Thomas, and the programme was as fol- lows :-ong. Gwlad yr Eisteddfodau," Mr. J M. Llewelyn; recitation, a Seron Bethlehem," Ir. M. R. Roberts; recita- tion, Mr. W. M. Jones; song, "I will ex- tol Thee," Mrs. Jonee Hay; recitation, "Y Wyddfa." Mias Miriam Evans; &1U,:( of the Vikings" the Choir (Mr. Stanley Jones; song, The Bugler," Mr. D. Reee; recitation, Rhagot Walia," Mr. M. R. Roberts; song, "Gwlad y Delyn," Mrs. Jones Hay; song, Yeomen of England," Mr. J. M. Llewelyn; song, "Y Cymro Dewr," Mr. D. Bees; a Har- lech," the Choir. The accompanist was Mr. Stanley M. Jones. On Christmas evening a (successful eis- teddfod was held at Calfari-a Chapel, Gar- nant, under the presidency of Mr. Wm. Thomas, Lamb Shop. The officials were: -adjudicat(Nr,+-music, Xb-. John Morgan; literature. Mr. Evan Bartlett; accom- panist, Miss Olwen H. Thomas; secre- tary, lr. W. J. Williams; treasurer, Mr. Stephen Griffiths. The awards were:— Solo for boys under 10: 1, Emrys Prit- chard, GLanamman; 2, Verona Bowen, Garcant. Solo for girls under 10: 1: divided MWei'n Elvira Williams and?, Dora Evans, Garnant; 2, Lizzie Williams, Garnant. Solo for boys under 16: 1, Vernon Bowen, Garna.nt. Solo for girls under 16: 1. Jennie Evans, Garnant; 2, Lizzie James, Garnant. Reading at sight: 1, Elvira Williams, Garnant. Tenor solo: 1, divided between Mœsrs. Morgan Thomas and Morgan Datue?, Glan- amman. Bass solo: Mr. Owen Morgan, GIanamm:m. PebA!ion: 1, divided be-: tween Haydn Williams, Brvnamman, and Emryji Pritchard, Glanamman; 2, Phyllis j M. Thomas, Glanamman. Literature.— Boys under 10: W. J. Williams, Twyn. j Translation: Mr. D. Pritchard, Glan- amman. Chief recitation: Divided be- tween Messrs. Oliver Roberts, Glan- amman, and Morgan Morgan, Blaena u. Wit: Miss Elsa Morgan, Garnant. The Tabernaele (Glanamman) yearly eisteddfod was held on Christmas v even- ing. The officials were:—Chairman, Mr. j Arthur Williams, Golly; adjudicators, music, Mr. Rowland J. Hughes, Glanam- man literature, Mr. John Roberts, Glan- amman. Aceompaniet,, S, A. Lewis, A.L.C.M.. Glanamman. Awards:—Chief choral, "Ammanites" (Mr. S. Rogerson). Duet, Messrs. John and Stephen Rog. son, and Messrs. 0. Morgan and D. M. Thomas. Soprano, Miss Ann Price, Glan- amman. Tenor, Messrs. M. Daniels and D. M. Thomas, Glanamman. Bass, Mr. John Thomas. Felingwm, Nantgaredig. Boys under 14, Glyn Jones, Garnant. Girls under 14, Maggie Price, Glanam- j man. Children under 10, Maggie and Jessie Price end Eluned Williams, Glan- amman. Mouth organ, Mr. J. Phillips, Cwm?enig. Composition, Messrs. A. J. Williams, Glanamm?m, and Luther Davies, Pontardulais. Open recitation, Mx. M. Griffiths, Trapp, and Miss Elvira Jones, Bryttamman. Recitation under 11, Dilys ThomaiS and Elwyn Thomas, Glan- amman. Recitation under 1ft, Nancy I Jones. T. Bowen, and Dilys Thomas. De- bate, Mias Mary and Mr. Trevor Williams. Three verses to Sir J. French, Mr. J. R-ees, Twyn, Garnant. Impromptu verses to the chairman, Mr. J. Jenkin Morgan, Glanamman, and Mr. J. Rees, Twyn, Gar- nant. Impromptu speech. Mr. J. Parry, Glanamman. Elegy to Mrs. G. Thomas, Glanamman: Mr. J. Jenkin Morgan (G ian beraeh). ————— ————— (
CAPEL HENDRE. t
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CAPEL HENDRE. t One of the best musical treats in the history of this place was enjoyed on Christmas night by the renowned Swan- sea Lyric Covert Party, under the con- ductorship of Professor Dyfed Lewys. The spacious chapel was well filled when' the veteran Mr. D. Davies, J.P., Cilrhe- dyn, took the chair. The programme was &6 follows r-Choruse- (a) Rarlech; kb), Now by day's retiring lamp; song, Gwlad y Tywysog," Mr. Griff Lewis, who was well encored and responded with Nant y Mynydd"; choruses (a), Y Raf." (b), "A stitch in time"; song, 0 na Byddai 'n Hal o Rye," Miss Lily Williams; motet, Hear mj prayer.. Miss May Roberts and the Party. —————
GOWERTON.-I
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GOWERTON. I Oil Monday evening the Male Voice Party held a "smoker," and took advantage of the opportunity to present the members of the choir who had joined the Colours with suitable mementoes of silver cigarettc and match eases. Several members delivered speeches. The recipients suitably re- sponded. At the close of the services on Sunday evening. at Bethania Baptist Church, the pastor. Rev. E. G. James, presented eight members of the churoh who have joined the Colours with a. pocket Bible. He gave each of them a few words of advice, and several of the elder members also addre6sed the recipients. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Davies (the Mount) pre- mutoed all the employes who had joined the Colours with a substantial sum of money as a Christmas gift. The wives of men serving at the front are also in receipt cf 10s. per week, and each child ls. per week, from the works of -wbick Mr. Device is manaeiar dUreotofc The employes of the Elba Steelworks arc to he complimented for the generous way they provided for those persons in reduced circumstances through no fault of theirs during the festive season. They distributed grants of ten shillings to all of them living at, Gowerton. and have also sent a donation of S,10 to the Belgian Orphanage Fund. On Sunday night, at the Temple Congre- gational Church, the choix, under the con- ductorship of Mr. tariff .Tones, gave a per- formance of the sacred cantata, "Night of Wonders." All the artistes took their part, in a satisfactory manner. The singing of the choir was a treat, and credit is due to the conductor. Mr.. Madoo Rees accom- panied, and Mr. D. T. Blewett was chair- man. On Sunday evening the mixed choir, un- der the conductorship of Mr. E. Bowen Davies. gave a sacred concert at the assem- bly rooms of the County Schools in aid of the war funds. Mr. Daniel Rees presided over a splendid attendance. The choir rendered several selections in good style. The artistes were Messrs. T. B. Morgan, John Richards, D J, Howells, Mrs. Willie Thomas, and Miss Gweu Lloyd. Christmas Day was spent very cluietly at 'Gcwcrton. In the evening an eisteddfod was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, and the Tivoli Picture Palace gave a special per- formance. The great attraction, however, was at the Rechabito Hall. The hall had been tastefully decorated, and a very large party enjoyed themselves. On Boxing Day tho Be-thania. Christian Endeavour Society held their annual social, and a very large company assembled together to pariteipate iu all the dainty things provided for them. A capital programme of music, games, etc., was gone through.
GLANAMMAN.
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GLANAMMAN. A Christmas tree celebration organised by Miss Agnes M. Huws, was held at the Bryn Seion Congregational Chapel! Schoolroom, Glanamman. In the even- ing a concert was given at the chapel. Mr. T. Thomas presided. Songs were given by Messrs. David Rees, J. M. Llewellyn, and Mrs. L. Jones Hay. The choir (conducted by Mr. Stanley Jones) gave spirited renderings of "The Song of the Vikings" and "Harlech." Recita- tions were given by Mr. M. Rhys Roberts and Miss Miriam Evans. A feature was a competition by Sunday School classes in reciting a passage from Scripture. Five competed, and Mrs. M. H. Jones' class were the victors.
GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN AND CWMGORSE.
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GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN AND CWMGORSE. A Christmas tree and entertainment were held at the English Baptist Chapel, Tair- g-waith, lost Saturday. The Membcrt, of the St. David's Mission Hill, Tairgwoith, is being presented with a communion sot by asl unanimous donor. The First of the Series ot Lectures under the Gilchrist Education Trufii will be delivered at Stloh C-M. next Wednesday. Come in Crowds. Welcome to All. Tho local committee of the series of lec- tures under the auspices of the Gil chris" tI; Educational Trust announce tha.t the first lecture will be delivered at Siloh C.M., and not at the Public Hall, as previously ad- vertised. Most of the local lads who have joined Kitchen's Army were home for Christmas, and one and all were glad to see them look- ing so well. Many and strange were the tales they hlil to tell of their doings on land, sai, and in the air. A box-opening ceremony in connection with the local branch of Dr. Barnados Hemes Collecting Fund was held at Cajmel last week. As a reward for the indefatig- able effort-s of the collectors, a huge Xma.s tree loaded with presents had been pre- pared, -and a handsome present given to each. Mr. Lavington. Owmgorse, has received an interesting collection of medallions and photogpaphg from his brother, Sergeant A. j J. Lavington, of the 2nd Coldstream Guards, who is now a-t the front. The medallions were found in the ruins cf the famous Clo;h Hall at Ypres. after it had been retaken by the Allies. They were wen by -a certain Mon. L. Delbeke at the LoncLon Annual Exhibition of All Fine Arts. Indus- tries and Invention?, in 1973 and 1874. Sergt. Lavington also sent a. "Blessed Medal," givn Him by a Belgian woman as a charm against dangers and evils. A tea. and social were held at the St. David's Mission Hall. Tairgwa ith, recently. The te-a wag a most enjoyable affair, whilst the entertainment which followed proved a source-of pi-eac-ur-o-to all present. Much ap- preciated items were given by the following: Mr. Sd. Owen, UTrs. W. Usher, Mr. D. Evans, Mi66 E. Tovey, Mr. D. Thomas, Mr. Dl. Thomas, Miss M. J. Hughes, Miss Minnie Moore, Mr. E. ScarboarouiA, Ifie6 Maggie Edwards, Miss S. Jones, Mrs. J. Windsor, Master Tom Jcnas. Miss Ã. M. Shannon, Miss M. lum, Miss G. Shellum, Mr. W. Williams, and Mrs. Price. Rev. Evan Davies, B.A., presided, whilst Mr. Dl. Thomas accompanied. A successful quarterly meeting was held aA Corntel last Sunday, the Rev. B. D. Davies presiding. The following took part in ithe afternoon: Recitations, Gwyniil Price, Bessie Morgan, Sally Thomas. Annie Jones, M. J. Evans, Trevor Morris, Gwen Thomas, ,J.sa..a£ Morris, Caroline Williams, Maggie A. Jones. Rachel Jones; solos, Dinah Hicks, Rosy Phillips. Maggie Thomas, Mrs. Mary i RicL., Mr. Curwen James. In the evening Relatione, Mrs. Mary Hicks, O. Rees, Annie Jones, Rachel Daviea, Annie Morga,n.1 Mayveril Jonas, Connie Morgan, Muriel Thomas. Maggie Jones. Sersh C. Price, Tom Davies, Rosa Davies; solc6, Jennet Davies, David Morris. Elvira Tovey, Mise Jennie Beavon, Mrs. Mary Davies; duet, Dinah; Hicks and Ro&ie Phillips. Praiee 13 due to Miss Dorothy Evans, Gurwen-etreet, and Mr. Lewis Rees, Clifton Villa., the superintend- ents of the Carmel Sunday School.. for their exoanIù work during the past six months. —————
GORSEINON.. I
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GORSEINON.. I All were glad to see the boys" belong-1 ing to Kitchener's Army home for their Christmas furlough. They looked smart and we'J. High-street is in a. most deplorable condi- tion, as well as London-road and Alexandra^ road. The ratepayers have a right to ex- pect much better return than to trudge ankle deep hi mud. A very good football match was witnessed &t the Park on Christmas Day between teams of Old Boye-Ooliege Old Boya and Garseinon Old Boys. The latter won by two tries to one. At Zion Old Baptist Chapel on Christmas night a (service of song, entitled Biddy," was given by the juvenile choir, under the conductorship of Mr. G. Morgan. The chil- dren went through their part magnificently. The floods in 13right-on-road is another matter of very grave concern. During the past year the bottom part of this new street has been inundated on very, many occasions. It is a. serious matter for the inhabitants of the houses at this spot to be flooded out of their dwellings. The inhivbitants had an opportunity of hearing the newly-formed Temperance Band during Christmae Day. We oonjrratu- late Ba«ndmaeter Bell on the band's mn-art appearance, and their beautiful rendering of somp of the carols, especiaolly the ever- green "Christians Awake." A Christmas tree and fete was held Ebeneser Ohapel on Christmas Eve, when the children of the Sunday school were en- tertained. Each child received a parcel containing nute, a. box of chocolate, and a cird. The Rov. D. H. Thomas (pastor) pre- sided, and Mr. D. Jones, Crown Stores, superintended. At Brynteg on Christmas night a.nd Box-, ing night a good rendering of the cantata, "Charles o'r BaJa." waa given by an aug- mented choir. The performance was 3- thorough success, and reflected great credit: on the choir and condmtor and the or- chestra. The chairmeu were Messrs. D. Jones, Crown Stores, and Thoa. Jones, •sih.oolmaster. The proc--&- were for the Belgian Rofusfeo-fund. ?. C, Private R. IThvan (2366), F. coinpany I 6th Welsh, is n well known member of lllie Gorsemon Rugby Football Club. He, j together with all the other eligible men- bers of the team, eiiiisted when the war broke out, and they are now serv- ing with the colours. Writing home from France, he ex- presses the hope that all young men of Wales who arc fit for service will follow the example oi the Gore-einou I footballers. i
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I .KIDWELLY.I
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I KIDWELLY. I I Amongst the list of passes at the recent L. C.M. examination the names of (1) Miss Mav Evans, Lady-street, grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith) having passed first class in pianoforte playing, ele- mentary stage; and (2) of Master Henry John Owen, S. Gwendraeth-place, he having passed in the primary stage. Eight Belgian refugees (five men and three women) arrived here on Tuesday, and werc heartily welcomed by the Mayor and his committee (of which Mr. D. O. Jones s hon. eec., and Mr. W. Wilkins hon. trea.s.). They were a* once taken to Glanmorfa, which has been lent by Mr. and Mrs. Smart for the purpose of housing them and furnished by the townspeople. Christmastide was quietly spent here. Early morning service (plygain) was held a.t, the Parish Church and 3.100 n.t the Morfa C.M. Chapel. In the evening the Capel Sul choir, under-the leadership of M- r. Stephen H. Evans, gave a performance of the sacred cantata, "The Pilgrim's Progress," at the Town Hall, before a very large audience. The cantata was given in costume, with ap- propria,te r-cenery. the principal parts be- ing capitally taken by the following r— Christian, Mr. Evan Gravelle; Christiana, Miss May Williams; Evangelist, Mx. W. J. Reea; Faithful, Mr. W. Ll. Williams; Mercy, Miss O. M. White; Prudence. Miss Maggie I Rowlands; Charity, Miss Maggie Jones. The chorus was a.lso most effective. Mr. Tom W. Thomas was the accompanist. The Mayor (Aid. Thos. Reyn^icis^ p. us.jed. The I cantata was repeated on Boxing night. Mr Alfred Stephens, Btoouhall. presided. The proceeds were divided between the Capel Sul Chapel Fund and the Belgian Refugees Relief Fund. -———— C
LLWYNHENDY. I
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LLWYNHENDY. I A pupil at Llwynhendy School, Llan- elly, named William Evan Reynolds, who had made a record of six yeanr Ull- broken attendance at the above school, has been presented with a silver medal! suitably inscribed, awarded by the Car. marthenshire Education Authority. ———— ————
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LLANDOVERY. I Mias 1L P. Thomas, Belmont House, has "this year, as usual, presented a Sunday School class with suitable Christmas gifts. At 'the last meeting of the Llandovery | Beard of Guardians, a, collection was made amongst the members in aid of destitute Belgians in Belgium. Following their usual custom at the festive season, the Mayor, Mr. Pryse-R.ice and Mrs. Pryse-Rice, distributed a large quantity of prime- beef and also coal amongst the poor of the town and its surroundings. The service at Llandingat Church on Christmas Day consisted of Holy Com- munion at 8 e..m.. matins and sermon at 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. a cantata was per- I formed in connection with the church. Successful entertainmento are held monthly during the winter months at the National School in connection with the Children's Guild, and parents would do well to encourage their children to attend and prepare for them. I A special meeting of the Rural District Council was held recently. Mr. W. Evans, Cross Inn, presiding The meeting was called in respect to the proposed division of a, road at Rhandirmwyn, end the placing up of fences on the new road, ste. In the LI and in gat Parish Magazine," acknowledgment is made in connection with the Young Men's Guild of the receipt of most interesting illustrated papers from New Zealand. The sender, is Mr. A. H. Thomas, a former member, who still main- tains his interest in the guild. f On Christmas night the Rev. Joseph Harry, pastior of Salem Congregational Chapel, pre- eided over a crowded audience at the Public Hall, when an enrerta,inment of a miecel- I ianeous character was given under the auspices of the denomination named. The artistes included the Salem Band of Hope children. ue funeral of the late Yr. Harry Wil- liams, pinter amd decorator. Wcuter-street, whoee death was recorded in our last wsue. took place, at IZandingat Church on Thurs- day. The Vicar, the Rev. D. Ed moxidee-Owe□, j and the curate, the Rev. W. D. Evans, officiated. Decease! l-eaves a widow and a number of young c-hildreit. t It is gratifying to find that the town has responded so ncbly and generously to the I | Mayor's appeal to provide hospitality to some of the Belgians who have been driven from their homes and country by this ruth- less war. We sincerely hope that the en- thusiasm and sacrifice with which the work j has been started will be maintained as long as the Belgians are; our guests. The pastor, the Rev. D. J. Henry, B.A., officiated at the Williams, Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday. At the morn- in.? service an addnesc to Boy Scouts was delivered, and in the eveiiing the discourse I was "Young Peopl&j Service." A eolo, "A Dream of Paradise, was rendered by Mies Mabel PfeiHips, and Mrs. Aldaridge gave violin selections from Elijah." At both c-crvice-, there were large congregations. Miss M. P. Thomes presided at the organ. At a general meeting of the Young Men's Guurt, tlie uhe Rev. D. Edmonfl Owen, presiding, it was unanimously de- cided to traJicfer the guild 4durirg the war to the offices of the late Mr. T. Phillips, net-on Ciurt. The full-size billiard table will be left, in the Churoh Houee, and Itho smaller table, which in times gone by hot, diine good c,-r-re--e, will, unril the guild re- turns to tibe Church House, be in regular use. Every member (ieemed it his privilege his duty to give up hie very com- fortable quarters in the Church House for the sake of the wound-d, who have been riek.ng imL, and life for our M-feiY. Two successful slociais have been held, one for the Church Hou&a fuod and, the other to provide QhriBttnalS p.-ceants for thooa j whose names are on the IJandovexy Roll of Honour. Both were extepti^Hiailly well attended- At the former an address on the war was givesti by the Rev. J. D. Llewelyn, Vicar of Beaufort. At the latter a. hearty welcome was emtended to our Belgian guests, who characteirstically detached themselves from their eorrowe and trials and entered with zc £ t into tule pleasantries of the even- ing. Madame Olemente charmed all by singing a Flemish eong. Her voice is very sympathetic, ISTr. Elicl. made an excellent M.C. and Miss Deans accompanied with her t-ubual ^kill. 4.v A creditable performance of the cantata, "Emmanupl," was given at Llandingat Church on Christnuis night to a large congregation. Tho results achieved re- flflct the greatest credit on the precentor, the Rev. W. D. Evans (curate) and the choir, about 50 in number. Those who took part in the solos, duetts, and quartettes were: Mr. Dan Jenkins, Mr. Joseph Jenkins, Mrs. W. D. Evans, Miss Bellman, Miss Jones, jirs. Darkes, Miss Davies, Mr. Humphreys, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Jones, Master Kenneth Deans, Master W. A. Griffiths, and Master W. B. Williams (Intermediate School). A good collection was made in aid of the war working party. The best Christmas trees for years were those exhibited in connection with the Llaudingat Children's Guild on Boxing Night. They were presented by Mrs. Pryse-Rice and Mrs. Douglas Jones, and were tastefully decorated by lady mem- bers of the church. The same afternoon, all the members of the Guild sat down to, tea. Each little one was afterwards pre- sented with an orange and an apple, the j gifts respectively of Mrs. C. P. Lewis and Mrs. Phillips, Picton Court. They -ilso each received a cracker, gifts of Mrs. Lewis, Mile End, and Miss Thomas, Llwyncelyn. The whole of the arrange- ments were made by the Rev. W. D. Evans. "The War Working Party" (says the Parish Magazine) "continues to do very ex- cellent work, although we fall much behind some Welsh towns of the size of Llandovery in the amount collected, and consequently in the output of work. In a neighbouring town of 2,000 inhabitants, where all the war and church organisations are kept up, £100 has been collected for flannel and wool, and 900 garments have been completed. We a,ppeal for more sympathy and support for our working party, the members of which are most enthusiastic and willing to con- tinue their efforts. Wo hope the committee of the New Year's Eve social will allow us to use part- of their profits to this pressing purpose, Gifts in money, wool or flannel will be most gratefully received." Special Sessions were he.d on Thursday, i Z4th inat., when the magistrates sitting were jir. D. Jones, Lewis (in the chair), Ald. C. P. Lewis, Ald. T. Watkins, and Messrs. T. Roberta and David Davics.-The hearing of the cros^&ummonses in the aMlult cases reported at length in our last issue, were proceeded with The evidence for the most part waa a repetition of that given at the i previous court. In the present cases Edgar Griffiths charged Rees Jones, Pant, witn assault Defendint was fined 7a. 6d. and costs. Charles Griffiths, Cefntelych, charged Rees Jones and Tom Jones with unlawful j wounding. Both defer-dants were committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions. Tom Jones charged Charles Griffiths, jun., with causing grievous bodily harm. The charge was ndt proven, and the case was dismissed. Mr. D-amiel Watkins, Lampeter, appeared for the Griffiths' and Mr. T. R. Ludford. (Llanelly) for the other parties. It is pleasing to record that penny I readings are as popular a feature of the' social life of the town during the long winter evenings have been rebusitated by our church friends chiefly through the efforts of the new curate. Another of the series, presided over by the vicar, the Rev. D. Edmondes-Owen, R.D., was held on Boxing Night, when there was a crowded atendance. The programme was interest- ing and instructive. The Vicar, in the course of an address, urged parents to prepare and encourage the children to take part in these gatherings, which helped to draw forth latent talents. This reason, the use of the commodio.us Church, Hall has been lost for these entertain- ments. It is being used for the good pur- rose of accommodating brave wonuded soldiers. The accompaniments were car- ried out by Mrs. D. Edwardes-Owen and Miss Price, EmlvA Boot Stores. In November. a grand benefit concert, under the v. uspioes of the Welsh of Chicago and vicinity, for the benefit of the destitute widows and orphame of the present war WM given at the Association Auditorium in that city. Figuring amongst members of the committee were several Welshmen from this oounty The chairman was Mr. D4. T. Har- ries, a native of Gwynfe, and a cousin of Mr. W. Harries, ironmonger, Llandovery, and Councillor A. E. Harris, Llandilo. The treasurer was Mr. Richard Evans, 1,800 State- &trMt. Ch"go. 46ud the secertary Mr. J. PhUIips. Another active member w?- MT. D. Ame?Ln-n Rbydderoh, of Ha.ndovery. who recently sent £ 3 to the local Belgian Fund, and a. sum for supplying tiiose with I our forces with cigarettes. All the artistes, who stood high in the profession, gave their services tree. The proceeds will oe eent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to be turned over to the Prince of Wales Fund. Through the energy and devotion of the members of the Red Cross Society, the Church Houee h?s been in an astonishingly ?hoTt 6pace of time transferred into a well- equipped hospital for the wounded. The large hall has been converted into a want with 24 bode. and the smaller hall makes, an ideal operating theatre. The heating apparatus, which at first gave trouble, is now in excellent working order, and can reach and maintain a t^mpcxature of from 75 to 60 on a cold day. The range and hot wa e apparatus give every sAtisfaction. The billiard room is furnished a.? a. lounge end recreation room, while the long room down- ¡ stairs haa been divided into a pantry and quarter-master's department. XJI the other rooms have been suitably furnished, and to all appearances everything that skill and forethought can do h36 been done. Fifteen I wounded men have raoently arrived and a.re doing well.
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LOUGHOR. I At the fortnightly meeting of the Loughor Debating Society, the subject was "Conscription v. Voluntary System." Mr. Joseph Gough WM for the former, and Mr. Percy Rees for the latter. The two speakers had excellent papers. Messrs. IL Davies, W. Hopkins, Hughes, Burnell, J. B. John, and T. Morgans took part in the subsequent discussion, and the majority voted for the voluntary system. Special meetings were held at Moriah Chapel on Christmas Day, when the, preacher was the Rev. Vardre James. Congratulations to Mr. Ewart Rees, Belgrave-road, on winning the bass solo, and Miss Bes&ie Hagedorn, Belgrave-road, on securing the second prize in the. girls3 solo at the Tabernacle Eisteddfod (Gowerton), on Christmas Day. The result of the first concert to pro- vide smokes, etc., for Loughor boys, was most satisfactory. Over .£12 was handed to the Relief Fund. Considering the short time they had at their disposal the committee worked hard to make it a. success.
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LLANWRDA. The annual concert, which proved a I great success, .was held at the New School- room, Llanwrda, on Christmas night. The Rev. Davies (Tabor- presided. The J secretary was Mr. Davies, Co-Operative Stores. The accompanists were Mrs. Lewis, LlanwTda, and Miss Williams, j j Noyaddfach. Amongst the items was an open solo by Mrs. Lewis and a pianoforte solo by Mr. Haydn Daries, A.L.C.M. A sum of over j £ 70 has been collected in Llanwrda in aid of the Belgian Refugee Fund. A meeting of the com- mittee, which consists of members of the Parish Council and Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Davies (Plaswenallt\ Mr. Evans (Clyn glas), Mr. Powell, Cwxntoe), Mr. Morgan Davies (chairman), Mr. W. Hughes (School House), Mr. Price (Wenallt), Mr. Nicholas Nicholas, Mr. Davies iTirallen), Mr. D. James (Carregleven), and Mr. David Jones (Glonyrafon), was held on Monday night, when the question was under consideration, and adjourned for a fortnight. The collectors in connection with the fund are: Lower part of the parish. Councillor Nicholas Nicholas and Mr. David Davies (Tirallen); upper part, Sir. David James (Carregleven) and Mr. Jones.
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LLANDEBIE. I Lance-Corporal D. Griffiths, of the 6th Welsh Regiment, has been invalided home from the front. He states that the other Llandebie boys who are with the Gtdi Welsh, are well and happy. I A very enjoyable smoking concert was given by the R.A.O.B. members at the Ivy Bush on Christmas Eve. The attend- ance was large, and an excellent pro- gramme was gone through to the satis- faction of all. On Christmas Day an early morning prayer meeting, commencing at 6 o'clock, was held at Salem Chapel, where a large congregation assembled. Services were held in the Parish Church and in other places of worship. At the Wesleyan Chapel on Christmas night the annual concert was a great success. The artistes were Madame Lilian Vaughan (soprano), Madame Kate Edwards (contralto), Mr. Tom Williams (tenor), Mr. Cornelius Rees (has). Miss Llanferch Evans (elocutionist), and Mr. Geo. Thomas, A.L.C.M., Bettws (accom- panist). The chair was occupied by Mr D. W. Lewis. Tirvdail. Miss Mary Harriet Bowen, the only daughter of Mrs. Bowen, Tanyfron, died on Christmas Morning, and great sympathy is felt with the mother in her sad barea,ve- ment. The deceased young lady, who waø only 19 years of age, was well known and highly esteemed in the village and the sur- rounding neighbourhood. The funeral took place on Monday, the interment being ut Llandebie Churchyard. The chief mouriler- were:—Mrte. Bowen (mother), Itf&sars. Jamec and Willie Bowen (brothers), Mr. and Mrs. Tom Grey (uncle and aunt;, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Tirydail (uncle and aunt). Mr. R. Williams. Ystalyfera (uncle), and Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, Old Post Office. The Rev. D. W. Thomas, vicar, officiated, and there was a very large concourbe of people in the cortege. The Christmastide holidayp at the local coll'cries and limeworks were confined to the Friday and Saturday, in accordanco with the decision of the Miners' Federa- tion (as regards the pits, at any Tate), and work was resumed on Monday. Thero was no event of outstanding importance in the village during the holidays. The postal business was fairly brisk, but not quite so heavy as it has been during re- cent years. Here, as in other towns and villages in the surrounding district, the influx of those who came from a distance to spend Christmastide at home made the neighbourhood quite cheerful. Among the soldiers who were in the old rilligia spending a few days' leave may be men- tioned Bombardier D. J. Thomas, R.F.A., ] Borden, Hants; Driver James Westerly. I R.FA., Borden; Corpl. Fred Taylor, R.E., Folkestone: Privates Ivor Owen and A. Morris, B.W.F.; D. Jones, S. W.B.; E. Pngh, K.W.F.; Corpl. Kingdon. Welsh Regt. Drivers H. Lewis and Ha.rry Hutchings, R-F-t-, and others.
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LLANDILO. I We regret, to announce the death of an I old and respected inhabitant in the person of Mrs. Thomas, Corner House, widow of Mr. Isaac Thomas. Deceased leaves several children. Mies Gladys Isabel Hopkirs. Handel Houee. Llandilo. waa examined in pianoforte play- ing in London. and sucoeesfully passed the higher division of the school examinations of the Associated Bo.a,rd of the Royal Academy and 'the Royal College of Music. This examination is usually token by can- didates of 16 and 17 years of age. Miss Hopkina ? to be congratulated, considering she has attained the age of 13 years only.. On Christmas night an excellent enter- tainment of a miscellaneous character, in. aid of the war fund, was held at the Drill Hall, under the auspices of the Calvinistic Chapel. Councillor J. j Stephens, London House, presided over a crowded attendance. He was supported by the pastor, the Rev. Phillip Jones.' Songs and duets were contributed h y the I following:—M.is? Bronwcn Williams (National Eisteddfod prize winner), Miss Coinwen James, R.A.M. (Ammanford), Miss Cassie Edwards, Miss Maud Wil-I liams, Miss Lily Parry, Miss Sybil Jones, and Mr. Wilfrid Morgan, who also gave a side-splitting monologue entitled John James," or The Collier's Wedding"; Mr. John Morgan and Mr. Abel Thomas. The pianists. Miss Gladys Isabel Hopkins, and W. Gwynne Hop- kins gave The Spanish Danes," and Mr. G. W. Jenkins was quite up-to-date with his recitation, The Day." Mr. i John Bowen, in his recitation, received well-merited applause; Mrs. (Dd.) Jones and Miss Sybil Jones deserre every praise for the cordial way in which they had trained the children. The orchestra, undervthe leadership of Mr. Frank Tones, was excellent.
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MUMBLES. I The work in connection with the con- í struction of the new life-boat slip near the Mumbles Pier has been stopped in- I definitely. and all the workmen have been thrown out of employment. Much difficulty has been experienced with the work, which, when completed, would! certainly improve the appearance on the foreshore. About sixteen men are affected by the cessation of work. In addition to these. men there are a con- siderable number of masons in the vil- lage who are unable to find employment.
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SWANSEA. The Right Hon. Sir Alfred Mond, Bart, M P-, is inviting all sailots and soldiers who may be in Swansea on Saturday evening next to dinner at the Drill Hall. The marriage took place at St. Paul's, Sketty, of Mr. Alexander G. Moffatt, a well-known Swansea docksraan and an ex- president of the Swansea Chamber of Commerce, to Miss Felen. R. Jenkins, only I daughter of Mr. W H. Jenkins and the la-te Mrs. Jenkins, ert Brrnderwen, Sketty. At the same time and place tbe weddinc,' was celebrated of Mr. Florence L. Esmond Jenkins, son of Mr. W. H. Jenkins. of Brynderwen, to Miss Olive May, daughter of the late Mr. Rhys Owen and Mrs. Oweu, of Brunswick-place, Swansea. The death'has occurred at 7, Malvern- terrace, Swansea, of Mr. R. J. Murphy, a chief accountant, for many years in the office of the borough treasurer and over- seer of Swansea. Mr. Murphy was one of the oldest and most respected of Swan- sea's municipal officials. He was 73 years of age. The name of Captain H. G. F. Frisby, of the Hampshire Regiment, appeared in the list of wounded published on Monday. Prior to rejoing the Hampshires, which. was his old regiment, Captain Frisby was adjutant to the 6th Welsh Battalion a.' Swansea, in which capacity he was ex. tremely popular. Lieut. Frisby, who at the present time is serving with the fit hi Welsh, is a brother of Captain Frisby. A very pretty wedding was solemnised by special license at the Gospel Hall, Or- chard-street, on December 27th, by the Rev. Oscar T. Snelling. The contracting parties were Mr. Thomas Clifford Fos, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thorma Fox, of Swansea,and Miss Mary Hannjh (Minnie), only daughter of Mr. and M'a- Jack Maimone, of St. George's-terra<c. The bride, who was given away by let" father, was attired in a brown whip-ccrd costume with black hat and blue featlnr. Her bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Davi>3, of Pembroke Dock, and Miss Jessie Mor- gans, of St. Thomas, cousin of the britB. The bridegroom was attended by M. Albert Maimone, uncle of bride. What is usually looked forward to a the event of the year by the staff of tn. Cameron Hotel, took place. on Christina: nigh.t, when the annual dance was held The hall, which had been most elaborate- ly decorated for the occasion by mem* bers of the staff, presented a most ani- mated appearance. The beautiful dresse-8 worn by the ladies and the uniform* worn by some of the officers of the 6th Welsh Reserve, together with the sombre dress of civilian gentlemen added to the effectiveness of the scene. Miss Roberts (manageress) is to be highly complimented for the excellent arrangements made, everything being done to secure the enjoy, ment of the guests, which numbered aboir 100. Mr. W. Jones carried out the dntio. of master of ceremonies to the satisfactio-, of all. An efficient band provided th music. On Boxing Day a very pretty weddin; took place at Upper Killay Congrega tional Church, the officiating minister be ing the Rev. J. Phillips, Carmarthen- road, Swansea. The contracting parties were Mr. Brinley Sumers Morgan, eon 06 Mr and Mrs. T. Morgan, master and matron of the Swansea Workhouse, and Miss Doris Annie Giles, eldest daughtei of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Giles, the well. known Swansea Labour organiser. Mr. Cyril Sumers, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Misses Rosie and Sylvia Giles, sisters of the bride. During the ceremony the Rev. J. Phillips presented the happy coupla with a handsome Bible on behalf of tho above church in recognition of them h0- ing the first couple to he married the™. The Wedding March was played by Miss C. Lloyd. After the ceremony a re- ception was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the happy couple left for Llandrindod for their honeymoon.
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TYCROES. Christmastide passed off quietly here. In the morning religious services were held at the various places of worship, and in the afternoon a children's meeting was held at Caersalem Chapel, while a large number of the villagers patronised the concert held in the evening at Hendre. Among the "Tommies" now home on fur- lough are Ptes. Latimer Jones. D. J. Owens, fom Davies, and Edgar Price, and Corp). W. E. Morgan, all of whom are in excellent, health. The latter, who is stationed at, Leeds, in the Royal Field Artillery, served iu the Boer War as one of French's Soouts. IALst week a new mission hall was opened in Tycroefr—a branch of the body of that ilk at Ammanford. The worshippers meet in the shed, of Mr. Thos. Hughes, previously Uu headquarters of the I.L.P. brajtch. The classes in connection with the local branch of the Red Cross Society will be re- sumed at the Church School and at Pisgah Schoolroom (Penybank) on Wednesday next, the 6th of January. An earnest ap- peal is extended to the young ladies of -Jbo locality to attend the classes, as artickt of clothing are urgently needed at the ra) ious hospitals for our wounded soldiers. The last of the series of lecturee on Firs. Aid. will be given by Dr. Icp., Amanford, to the Penybank Ambulance Class on Thur- sday evening. An examination will follow next week when it is hoped all the studentl will be present. ————— —————
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VALE OF TOWY. As usual, the Letitia Oomwallis charity was distributed amongst the poor of Llan- sadwrn on Christmas Eve. The annual anniversary services were held at Providence Chapel, Cwmdu. r. throughout Christmas Day, when the Rev. M. Pugh (pastor) preached. The annual ply gain service was held at St. Sadwrn's Parish Church on Christmas Mornir.g at five o'clock, which brought to- gether a feirly good attendance. A pretty wedding was solemnised at Salem Chapel, near Llandilo, last week, when Mr. Tom Davies, Naartyffin. Salem. wa-6 united in matrimony to Mias Mary Morgans. Maesycastell, Cwmdu. The nup- tial knot was tied by tho Rev. Stephea Thomas, Sales. Recruiting meetings will be held at the following places on the 7th of January next: Manordilo, Llangadock, and Llan- sadwrn. The meetings will be addressee; hy Messrs. Towyn Jones, M.P.. W. Brace, M. P.. or W. Jones. M.P., Mr. MervYn Peel, a.nd the Rev. W. Davies, The Walk, Llan. dilo. The annual eisteddfod was held at Llaa. sadwrn Couccil Schools on Christmas Even- ing, over which Mr. M. IL Williams, Banky- lan, presided. The adjudicators Nvere:- Music, Mr. T. Lewis, AL.C.M., CSydaoh; literature. Mr. W. Jones, Gilfach. Llan- wrda accompanist Mies Evans, Brynheu- log; treasurer, Mies Kitty E. Griffiths. Lori- don House; secretary, Mr. J. M. Evans, Wern. Tne sudden death oocurrod of Mrs. Sarak Morgan, Penyrheolwen. ConneL at the age of 42 years, Deceased wati enjoying her usual good health, and had gone to a. prayer meeting whioh' was held at Carmol Chapel, and was seen to collapse when the congregation were singing. Medical assisv zjace was immediately procured, but all in vain, as she passed away. Deceased walt well known and highly respected in till neighbourhood. The int-erment took place at the burial ground attached to Carmel Chapel. The Rev, E. G. Rees officiated at the house, and the Rev. D. Bowen at tb-t church and graveside. (District News Continued on Next Page-)
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AMM ANT OED. I A. mm a r. ford Uraan Silver Baud played, ex- cellent music in the streets during Christ- mabtide. and the collections towards the baud funds, up to date, are very en- couraging. On Monday wening..at the lecture hail of the Y.M.C.A., the Rev. Richard Williams, B.A., of Cillynydd, delivered a, remarkably I abte lecture on "Henry Drummond." Co un- ciitoT "William Evans presided. I The folowinrr pupils of Miss Gwlacbys M. Davies, A.L.OM., College-street. I fcrd. ha.T? passed ?.hc rc?nt examinations of tb? London College of Muei,Niso Doffothy Morgan &nd Miss Doris Roberts, Intermediate; and Master Cyril Davie** and Mise Dinah Ann Bees, primary; ail of Ammanford. titvut War Sale of Drapery -and Clothing at commencing on Friday- Special Reductions in Boys' School Suits aud Overcoats, Odd Coats and Knickers, Blankets, Quilts, Sheets. Blouses, Pina- fores, Coats. Bonnets, Hats, etc. Come and (Windows. :ote Address: Cohen (be- tween Peeler's and Li'pton's), Ammanford. r. W. Jones (Gwilym Myrddim was the < winner cf the prize of three guineas and an oak- bardic chair a.t Dowlais Eisteddfod on Boxing Day for an elegiac poem on the Mr. Harry Evans. the famous organist. Thq, adjudicator was Sam Niool." and the,ga were no fewer than eleven poerna in -thek, competition. Ammanford friends- literary, bardic, musical, and otherwise vilit rejoice over his additional success, and it certiin he will receive hearty cou- p: ttttil&tions at the next meeting of the Cyftrodorion. At the Y.M.C.A. AWembly Hall on Satur- day' evening a very sncoeeafnl concert, was pi ven. open to the public as well as to members of the organisation. The pro- gr.-tmme wae an exoellent one. and was well CaKrIed out by Mias Oeinwen James, R.A.M., XiMa.ry JenkiM, Mr Sam Jenkins (tenor;, Yfwm. J. H. Jones and D. Jones (baritones), and Master Elwy-n Bees, of Capel Hendr. th<wel 1 -known elocutionist. The chair was ably filled by Dr. Price, medical officer of hpa;lt-h. Fknirteen Belgian refngeees arrived in Ammanford last week, and are now housed in two houses at Coronation-terrace and onf hemae at Iscoea. Tile refugees were entertained by the townspeople to a capital recast in the church room on their arrival, and afterwards taken in motor-ei-ns to the residences, preparl for them. Mr. B. li. J.P.. superintended the reception, and W8L6 assisted by a large munber of hos- pitable friends, many of whom oscorted the t h. refugee families through the streets. Thiu band played the national aiM of' Britain. Belgium, and France. Gkristmastide at Ammaaiord was quietly speat, but the presence cf the newly i rrived Belgian refugees and a considerable number of local soldier,4 home on furlough teoflkd to mark the eseason is an excep- tional one in the history of the town Pfygain'' was celebrated at St. Michael's t'httfth Services were held in the other chtii'ch.es as well during the day. Prayer ipekftingB were held at some of the chapels, The was a tei party at Capel N-ewydd, I Be^-Ws,. and a children's concert in the evMyng; a children's tea party was given at ^Bethany; a Christmas tree at feeion, j Tirydaii; and a competitive meeting in thoj evening at the Christian Temple. Xot a bad record for a place like Ammanford, is st? .,6 great has 'the "crush" at the" Home Circle'' of the Ammanford Y.M.C.A. be-1 come t.hö.t on Sunday evening last two policemen were requisitioned to guard til*; entrance, keep order, and prevent accidents when the crowd came together after the close of the services in the various place5 cf worship. However, when the hall had beer, fairly "packed" an interesting "Home Circli" was conducted by Mr. Sam Jenkins, the energetic secretary. Mr. Dxniel James presided. Mr. Tom Griffiths eang a. the Messrs. J. H. and S. J. Jones rendered i duet. and there were recitations by 1186 6al Jenkins and Mr. E. D. Baesett. The accompanist was Mr. D. Morgan Dayies The S'ptnker for the evening was the Rev. I). :U. Harries. Congregratianal minister. —————
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BRYNAMMAN. I The Fir.=.f of the benes of Lectures under I the Gilchrst Education Trust will be delivered at Siloh C.M. next Wednesday. Come in Crowds. Welcome to All. A good number of Brynamman recruits havs been sending their Christmas at bome. They were all looking well and hearty. Recruiting goes ou here t-lowly, Lilt- bteadily. and each wpek several smart I youngsters join the colours. Christmas was spent here in much the usual way-Prayer meetings were held in the morning at the different places of, worship, and were well attended. The en- livening strains of the public band (which paraded the main thoroughfare) were 'fry much appreciated. The band's Christmas collect) n? box w?s well P3hon-1 ised. In the evening the picture palaces <\cre well attended, and those people with pisteddfodic tendencies had splendid treats at competitive meetings held at Moriah, Ebenezer. and Hermon Chapels. These were very well attended. There was an exodus from the valleys on I Boxing Day, Swansea being the venue of the crowd. There was a great drop in the takings at the various railway stations, however, during the CKristmas holidays, and business at the local post office was not so brisk as in farmer years. A remarkable fcat of physical endur- ance was witnessed at the Church Hall, Brynamman. last week. Mr. Edgar Isaac, 01 Glyn-road, succeeded in breaking two world's records in ball punching by doing 12 hours at the rate of 30fl hits a minute, and 3IH hours at the rate of 130 hits a minute. H* started at 10 a.m. on Monday, and kept on unflinchingly until Tuesday 4.30, thus breaking the present, record by an hour and a half. He strained the muscle of his right arm, but kept doggedly on at task until he had accomplished his task. There were judges watching the proceedings from start to thrush day and night, and hundreds watched the novel performance. Isaac took but little food, and ate with one hand while punching the ball with the other. He is now considered the world's champion, and declarcg himself open to .g-n"t anyone in the world at ball-punch- iBg. He intends giving an exhibition at Swartsea. Many Brynammacites attended the farewell meeting of Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym fJavies and Mr. Ivor Davies (brother), held it the Rose and Crown Hotel, Rhos- lw-nman, the other evening. Mr. Davies ..has been a schoolmaster for ever eleven yean under the Transvaal Education Department, S.A., and had spent, along with Mrs. Davies, a few months' sojourn in their native land and home. Mr. Ivor Davies, his brother, returned to Johannes- burg with them. On the eve of their departure a fine send-off was arranged by their host of friends. Mr. Ted Moses presided a £ the piano, and gave a selec- tion- Songs were given in good style by Messrs. David Thomas, John Morris. W. J. Evans, Gamer Williams, and Tom Jones (Brynamnmn"). Penillien were given by Messrs Jones, T. Morris Walters, BMS Thomas, and the chairman. A be selection on the harp was given by Mr. O wily in Dtatvies. He also sang songs in four different languages, accompanying himself on the harp. Speeches were made bv M. John Walters, Mount Pleasant fbookiTis agent), T. X. Walters, and Mr. Jones, the landlord. On behalf of the R.A:03., Mr. L- A. Dorcy addressed the meeting. Mr. Tom Jones, Rhosamman, presented Mr. Ivor Davies, on behalf cf the Rhosamman colliery-workmen, with a dressing case. Several other presents were also made to him privately. Mr. Gwiljm Davies was presented by friends with a walking stick and letter case. Both recipients responded gratefully. The proceedings terminated with the sing- foor of Hen' WW T^badau.