Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

| WELSH FLANNELS, SHAWLS. SKIRTS. PANTS, HOSIERY. YARNS. etc^ At First Cost and Qnalfty Guaranteed go to HOPKIN MORGAN, I THE OLD W-BISft W AREROUSE. jwiND STREET, NEATH;

Public Announcements. I EISTEDDFOD GENEDL. AETHOL Y PLANT GLANAMMAN. MAI 13, 14, alr 15. 1915. Tetstunan i'w cael oddiwrth- J. jenknAmorgan, (Glan Berach), Glauamman, Carm. Picture Palace, Pontyberem. WEEK COMMENCING JANUARY 11th, USUAL EXCELLENT SHOW OF PICTURES. POPULAR PRICES: 4d., 6d., and 9d. Thursday, Doors Open at 6.45, 0 commence at 7. Saturday, Doors )pen 6.30, to commence at 6.45 rtd 8.45. MATINEE Thursdays at 4 clock, Id., 2d., and 3d. j 4 1EMAXPOEO> PriM Dmwing, Winning -?-? K?unbefra.—Tbe following ere the Winning Humbere of the Prize Drawing in c,id of Mr. Danny Griffiths, Arg-oed, B.&ttws:- 16; 2164; 1806; 826; 591.; 2560; 775; 1656; 805; 3.); 802; 2525; 2079; 1360; 2008; 1634; 1632; 1356; ,),1; 1; 779; 1532; 1485; 381; 2558; 2514; <42; 2596; 1644; 2250; 2126; 1512* 2159; 746; 1297; »3; 2150; 1207.—A. X. Brown, 57, Tailxft.-roiad, rirydtnl, ia the secretary. — SAILINGS. i AUSTRALIA BY THE ORIENT LINE. Under contract to carry His Majesty's Mails to FREMANTLE, ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY & BRISBANE. Through.Tickets to NEW ZEALAND and TASMANIA. From Ton.1?. London. IU. Orsova (tvv sc) 12036' Jan. 15 s.s. Orontes -(tw se) 9023 Jan. 29 Vus. Orvieto (tw sc). 12120 Feb. 12 «.s. OmraJi (L-w se) 8330 Mar. 12 Managers—J1. GREEN & CO., and ANDEKSON ANDERSON and Co. For passage apply to the latter firm at S, Fenchsrch Aremie, E.C., or to Bertie Perfcine and Co., 11. Somerset Place, and T. R. W. MaeatLand Co.. 2. Monnt-et., Swansea. tt.ii]|t|i South & E&st Africa ?utHun* ROYAL MAIL ROUTE. CASTLE The CAPC, Natal, Trans- vaal, Rhodesia, Eaet 1 jyr African Ports, Mauri- LlUC t«K, &c? For S»9i« £ .s and Other Informal-on apply to the 116ad Office, 3, Fenchurch Street, London; or i4 Swansea to T. R. W. Mason and Co., or Bertie Perkins and Co. WHITE STAR LINE. Liverpool to Australia. MEDIC 12,682-tons. Jan. — AFEIC 12,090 tons. Feb. — Fares: To Australia, £ 21 to «&32; to Cape Town, X15 15s. to t24 3s. Toese bteamers are twin screw, fitted with bilge keete, and have bee: specially constructed for tae Oolonial trade. The ftceomxnotiatioB comprises Smoking. Bead- ing. and Dining-rooma. Surg-eon and Stewaxdempm carried. Stor further particulars, apply to the IjoosI Agent*: WHITE STAR LINE, Liverpool* 1, Obcksjmr-street, S.W.; and 38, Leodenhall-sti-eet, E.G., London. MONEY. O PECIAL and Important to Responsible Persons requiring Immediate Ca.J1 Advances.£2Ø to J-5,000 advanced on Shares, life Policies, JeweEery, In com as under Wills, or security of any descrip- tion. Advaiices-iilso made without security upon Not-, :A liam alone. Those desir- i fig Cash ahoBld apply at once, stating re- quirsmeaits, Then. if approved, business completed in 24 hours. Special Terms for Farmers- No Impossibilities Advertised, hut Straight Dealings Guaranteed. No Feee. Call, Write, or Phone (Cardiff 467), Actual Leadws, Charles Stevens, Ltd., HAYES BUILDINGS, CARDIFF. £10 to 91,0,000. TO LEND, by the Oldest west of Eng- land Finn, F. LAWRENCE, Ltd., on Written Promise to Repay. Life Policies, Furniture, Farm Stock, or other Security. Principal Remains or can be Repaid by Eaey Instalments. Promptness and Privacy. A Gentieman will call and hand you Cash at your house if desired. Dis.. tance no object. Do /not expose your requirements locally. White, Manager, VICTOR HAMILTON, DON CHAMBERS, WINE STREET BRISTOL. -= G.& H. SCALE, 1 High St., Pontardawe, Have a Large Stock of I POT PLANTS & FLOWERS Viz., CYCLEMENS, PRIMULAS, SOLANEUMS, &c. ferns and PALMS OF ALL KINDS. Wrsatlis, Grosses & Sprays Made at Very SHORT NOTICE. (TELEPHONE No. 628 PONTARDAWE t   N I, Educational. PRESWYLFA SCHOOL, NEATH. FOR BOYS AND G!RLS. Pupils are Prepared for MATRICULA- TION and Other Examinations. PRIVATE COACHING IN ALL SUBJECTS. Re-Opening of School, January 19th. Particulars may be obtained on apply- ing to— MRS. E. A. TONNER, B.A. (Honourt), Rug-by Avenue, Neath. Rugby Schools, Neath. HIGH-CLASS BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOLS FOR GIRLS. WITH KINDER- GARTEN AND PREPARATORY CLASS FOR LITTLE BOYS. University and Art Exams, with Success. Special Classes for Postal and Secretarial Requirements. Student Governess Wanted. RE-OPENING JANUARY 19th. Principals: The Misses WILLIAMS. Assisted by Efficient Governesses. PORT TALBOT COUNTY SCHOOL. NEXT TERM BEGINS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18th.' ENTRANCE EXAMINATION | FOR NEW PUPILS SAME DAY. For Prospectus apply to the Head- master, or to- M. TENNANT. Clerk to the Governors. ,"Y/TINE Manager's, Surveyor's, Inepector's, and Firemen's Examinations. Candi- dates successfully prepared. Write for Book of Exam. Questions.-(D.L.) Cambrian Min- ing School, Porth. I FOR SAL. E. i "\fOTO HEARSE, ?aM<st. d?i?n. low pric?. I easy terms; ?igo?Light Gia&s Heareee ttmd Funeral Cars; photos f; write for i particulars.—3ie,rstan«, 24, Bradford-strefA, Birmingham. A TEAOTOE and Trailer aiad Sieam RoHer "■ for isaie, or Hire for a. period.—For i particulars apply" Oycl:e." Nea,th Gaaetije., N-eut b. MISCELLANEOUS. j T A^AJvTEDs Four Hons of MAi-ngolds; to be I* delivered at Neath B.auilway Station.— Apply Mr. Morgan, Aiiotionieer, Neaai. T ^DIES' Hair Coomblnga Wanted.-Valne ■" by return. Any cluartity.-Horreeks, Ma. Portland Street, Brighton. iI U■fffA.D il OUN ll R&T? "RODINE" Rat n. Po'son mates a ciean I sweep j;1 one nifht. Dead vermin ":r- hp. Aiwolute ex- rr;r.itt 1CI1 gvia-rant-ced. stud °"001)'. Tins, (;d.. 1. '2?-.S.< pnst.?. -H.\RLBY, C('mi"t. Perth. Agents:-? E. II. Griffiths, Bridgend; T. J Rees, Skewen; B. D. Morgan. Ma&sfceg. i For Best Selection of iNew Year's Gifts GO TO EDMUND M. NEEDHAM (Late L. BEHA & Co.) 12a, Station Road, Port Talbot, AND Dunraven Place, Bridgend. Choice Jewellery in Newest De- signs, Reliable Watches & Clocks, Beal Silver and Best Silver-Plated Goods of every description, all at Lowest Prices. XINDL Y CALL AND INSPECT. Trade Announcements. ( I ( No. I I i One American motto reads:— f Hitch your wagon to the stars," and perhaps it would be interest- ing to say that one of our mottoes is H g hQuality and Low Prices," and this is done by low working expenses (through the I convenience of new premises) and our highest aim to give satisfac- I tion. I Try our Gre-So" for the hands, miles ahead of soap, and the first thing you will ask your friend, Have you tried This artick specially appeals to householders that are without maids. This is one of many articles that will save you labottr during 11)15, and we believe no sixpenny article is talked so much about. iHarries Bros. Ironmongers, AMMANFORD I THE TROUSERS THAT WON'T WEAR CUT. I ABSOLUTELY HOLE PROOF. GUARANTEED FOR SIX MONTHS. A WRITTEN GUARANTEE WITH EVERY PAIR t FOR 4/6 I SIZES FOR BIG AND SMALL. I BUY TO-DAY. D.A.REES CLOTHIER, WATER STREET, ABERAVON CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN Parlour ABedroomSuites I BEDDING. I ALSO BEDDING. I ALL AT AL; PRICES. INSPECTION INVITED. KINDLY GIYf ME A CALL. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. D. J. DAVIES Compete House Furnisher, (CORNER SHOP), The Parade, NEATH. NEATH AND DISTRICT BILL.POSTING CO., ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS Owners of a.1 the Principal Hoardjugs in NEATH and DISTRICT. For Terms, otc., apply:- MANAGER, 45" London Road, Neath. • Public Announcements. 1 i BATHS, PORT TALBOT. MR. JOHN GROOM'S CRIPPLEAGE AND FLOWER GIRLS' MISS-ION. ( The. Council of the Instatmion has placed 1.t the sen-ice of the Government, on behalt of the sick* and wounded, the Sanatorium, 'Hospital, and Fifty Beds, to- j gother with the services of the Nursing Staff—and, in addition, to receive twenty- live ohii.d ren whose fathers, either Sailors, Soldiers, or Territorials, lose their life m ■ t.he service of their C-cravtry. This Institution has now 200 Orphans, 300 Maimed, Blind, and Crippled in its Homes and under its care. All this has to be maintainetl by voluntary eon+ributtons and the Sa.le of Flowers. Your presence, help, and interest are earnestly desired fcM« Eioral Exhibition, the entire work j of British Blind, Maimed, and Crippled Girls. Founded in 3866 by John A. Groom. j FRIDAY, JAN, 15, to SATURDAY: JAN. 23 (Inclusive). A GRAND ARTIFICIAL j FLORAL EXHIBITION AND SALE, | In aid of the Blind and Crippled Girls' Imin*iri.=»l Branch, will be held in the above Hall, to be orwn!'Xl On FRIDAY, JAN. 15th, 191.5, at 3.0 p.m., by Mrs. R. W. LLEWELLYN (Baglan Hall). j The Exhibition will remain open from 11 a.m. till 9 p.m. daily. A Brief Ex- plsnnatory Address will he given. The Council of the Institution ejirneibtlv appeal for your help at tlq; time øt National Crisis. #As the employnienl of these girks entirely depends on the Sale of the Flowers, yo?r Pttichases will be flll'c,,atlv The Hall will be taetefnlly fitted up as a huge Floral ExhihT!?<m. The Flowers t be io.,?,f?effiiilv ii,,) a ihLi.r3 I"Iot,:kl Tb* I'lowers f allowing the skill' of -these jxsor Crippled Girls. A CONTINGENT OF BLIND AND CR'PPLED GIRLS WILL BE PEE- j SENT EACH DAY M AHmG FLOWERS. Tbfl Flowers are very Suitable for MiHinery, Dining Table and Drawisg Room .Decorations, and are made of Linen, Lawn and Silk. NO PAPER USED. MUfclC EACH AFTERNOON AND EVENING. Afternoon Teas and Refreshments may be had Eaeh Day. Proceeds go to Institution. ADrISSION FREE. Eff- To avoid Overcrowding, all Children nnder 16 toII be clrargpd 2d. eacii, for whieh a Flower will be given. | Good News to Ammanford & District | 1 Do you realise the importance of having a Qualified Ophthalmic Optician in your ra If so. tlfn why go away. There are Quacks in every profession, bat /when any doubt exists as to the ability of the eyes to do the work they may reasonably be expected to do, Consult a Properly Qualified Optician. Don't entrust your most valuable possession—the Eyes—to the tender merciee of the Quack. The Qualified Optician relies on highly accurate and sensitive instruments, and in the hands of a skilful operator they are infallible. Listen to the following genuine testimony of Mr. John James, the popular I have great pleasure to inform you that the spectacles you provided for me are giving -"tisfaction. It is a pleasure now to read and write „ t. clear vision, nO trace of strain and pain. Your careful method of testing and the results derived, are in every respect satisfactory. j Yours rospectfullv. JOHN JAMES. ) M-. J. HOWELLS, F.S.M.C., F.O., London (from Dr. Max Cooue, London), Qualified Ophthalmic Optician, will attend Every Friday, Mrs. Williams, Hill's Crescent Restaurant, College Street, Ammanford. Hours: 11.3 p.m. I First-Class BREAD! Supplied from our Noted Bakeries Daily, at J CHEAP LOAF PRICES, notwithstanding the Rise in the price of Fiour during war-time. 4 .u- -=:-ir tnr;\I/J) The  owen'^LZIPS ROYAL STORES, THE SQUARE, AMMANFORD. Sa Estd. 1859. 314. Ijjjj Telegrams—" Godfrey, Musicsellet*, Swansea." H I GODFREY'S I I PIANOS, ORGANS and |i ? PLAYER PIANOS I i ? The Only Actual Manufbu'ers in the District. H | H Our Celebrated Bijou Model, Full Iron Frame. Full Trichord. Check M ? nfl A6tion, 17 Guineas Casli or 8,6 monthly. Absolutely unrivaHf'd! jag ?? ORGANS from 9 Gns. Cash. t? PLAYER PIANOS from 47 Gns. Cash. g | ■ Send "for Illustrated Catalogue and Full Particalare. :0: G F g" E "TO'ff & COnl,Ltdo GODFREY & CO., Ltd. | I 22, St. Helen's Road, Swansea. K t. I vy ■ Public Announcements. NEW THEATRE, PORT TALBOT. Lessee and Manager—Edward Furaeaa. Acting Manager — A. J. Noice. MONDAY NEXT AND DURING THE WEEK. MISS JESSIE WATERS IN THE GREATEST OF I/ONDON SUCCESSES, THE NON-STOP LAUGHING FARCE- THE DUST OF EGYPT FROM WYNDHAM'S THEATRE. LONDON. ACT 1, SMILE! ACT 2, GRIN' ACT 3. SOAR!IV. -&- I"OOK OUT FOP MONDAY NEXT, AN IDEAL HUmWV" OSCAlI WILDE'S GREATEST SUCCIiSS, FROM ST. JAMES' LOOP, OPEN 7.15; COMMENCE iA5 p.m. PRICES Circle 1/6, Stalls 1/ Pit 6d. Sca?s ('- be Bcot? by L?ter, Wire, o? 'Phone. <7 Port T?U?t. &x>Office-opem daHv at the 'r})?t"p, ?.30 &.m. to 4 p.m. NO EXTRA CH ARGE FOE BOOKING- et.,tilv at .?e -,e, ?0.30 a.La. to 4 P.UL F,,N:TRA M.ARt'yF- FOP, BOORl-N747x- J GWYN HALL, Lml, EAMH. .0' ¡ (' 0 -IIONI). Y,  4' 7.45. -MATI J § COMMENCING MONDA Y, JANUARY 11th. NIGHTLY'at 7 M. 'E f- SATURDAY. JANUARY, Hth, at S?. I POPULAR PRICES: Is. 6d., 1s., 6dn and 3tf, j POOLE'S ? r?  ?? \j? & ? & ? ?y Lat{.+, Grætt>, )(ost V<a?a't i!c amd Moat Cosi?,y J)li{)n. I A GRAMO MYRIORAMA OF THE GREAT WAR. I It L.is taken Hundreds of Men to I'nxluoe, entitled: I N:imfPb'-JE 'R,¡ I AH Principal Ci& Toww, C.uhMir?Ls. Churches, a.nd Impor?a't Pl. || in their Graud?nr, B(goo. 00 Fire, in Ruins. Not a Cin('!JID'lh. tautfa bK?ui.i?uHy Colœsal Paiirt-ings by the best Artists, ?rom Ske-.tchæ a.nd.;PhüW.s4 from the most rtJ,j hIe sources. ALL THE BIG BATTLES ON LAND AND SEA. Magnifiesut Tabiattus by A. Sturgoss and J. M. Glover (of-Drurv LanefTheatre,* I/oudon), entrtled— BRITANNIA AND HER ALLIES. Not a Picture, but a Living Soena. — G.-tvrt Variety Cosapaxy- and B&nfls* -————— zr 4 iEST. V?S XD TEL. 1886, I UUn T1E10L.. ,? M THEFUR'SHER.. E ANMEW BRACEYY 0 w Furnishing Stores & Arcade, R „ 148-149, Windsor Road, Neath. Q Y ———— ) f Y A.B. avails himself of this opportunity to w ish One and,AR E  the SeasoB s Compliments, and to thank his numerous Cus- j?, tomors in Town and Districts for their ]oval snpport during f? f* aaother year. a procf that the pnb!1C know how PP"Clate R  Honest Value foundation upon which my baMness is built up. R m Useful Articles for Xmas Presents. Irf" l SEE MY WINDOWS. SOLICITED SIGHT TESTED SiCHT TESTEO FREE OF FREE OF CHARGE. CHARGE. JAMES SCOTT, I OCULIST OPTICIAN, .1, Victoria Arcade, and WaterLoo Strcat, "■ ^8ajj Coat Street, SWANSEA. The Only Scientific Oculist Optician in Swansea. For PresLopia, Myopia, Hypermeropia, Asthenopia, Astigmatism, or Squint, Ophthalmic burgeons' Prescri ptions Scientifically Applied. Schools Attended by Appointment. T H E S'XTAIITANSEA I MERCANTILE CO. I 18 PARK STREET. SW ANSEAILHnH. I make Cash Advances dailv, from | £ 10 to £ 1,000. o I Ka eharge nnless bnsiuvjss done. For further pMtirolan appiy,- I Strictly private and confidential H. S. JONES, Mamager. PROF. W. A. WILLIAMS Fellow of the National (Fowler) Institute of Phrenology), p-rTi May be consulted daily at his y « Rooms \in the I Victoria Arcdae, Near the Market, Swansea. jForAdvicfe upon SELF-CULTURE, Choice of TRAOE or PROFESSION. j HEALTH, How to ^secure and retain it. OUR "TdOj>S will help ?uu in the dpmeDt of HEALTH &nd tbe i iwn. en dru^ and OPERATIONS f,-W o?f <?lfyo???der been c.eci?ed ICURa" ot any torm?t disease, we shall be pleased to  youT .ca.?&ndsLdT?a N ARAL aLB.dRA.TIOKALmodeoftj??i? X If ycur "Sa is a very eenous one, c&Ua? day but ?t.aMi&v-?uj-?bosy d?—M? ple note tht our rooms are in the ViQT^RlA ARCADE (N&ar the Market). Prof. wHham& hoids th highest credemiaJs as a Phrenolo?s?. and is THE OSlY pefsoo ia Walee ??' ?? been personally trained to the work by L N &ad J.?L FOWLER, We would heartily recommend car r?a?iers tc consult y hiL, N As. Phren- ologist and Hygjenist he is as much td?ve the Drdi?ry lecturar and exaTmner of heads a? M the skilled medical practitioner above the qnack. nde Prem 0 LTR NEW BOOK, REGENERATIVE FOOD AND COOKEEY," IS SOLD AT Is. BUY A COPY. IT WILL HELP YOC. {K y