Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

ABERDULAIS. I The Abcrdulais Tinplate Works, after operations, giving fresh life to the piace. operations, giving fresh life to the paice. It is one of the oldest works in the trade. The concern has been transformed prac-; tically into a new and modern factory at great expense to the new company. The Rev. W. James, M.A., Manselton, Swansea, who is now in his Slst year, paid a visit to the Zion C.M. Chapel on Sun- day, a&d preached eloquent sermons in the I morning and evening.

BRITONFERRY. I There is quite an epidemic of influenza I in the 'Ferry. Many old stalwarts are laid aside, and are wondering what they have done to deeerve it. Even the gallant police officers have been "arrested" by the sneez- ing, giddy, symptoms which the French call "La Grippe." Among the juveniles the enemy is German measles, and there are several cases of whooping cough Major J. M. Davey, of Whitford House. Baglan, has been gazetted lieutenant-colonel temporarily, a well-deserved merit for-the keen interest he took in Volunteer and Ter- ritorial organisation. Linked with Colonel Manscl Hunter, the inhabitants of the 'Ferry can claim with justifiable pride two colonels and nearly a thousand recruits serving their King and country. Death has been rife in the town during the pwt week, taking away old and 'ounb. The departed include Mrs. Catherine Davies, wife of Mr. James Davies, liowther- street. at the age of 32 years, Mrs. Martha Eiohards, aged 72 years, of Ynysmp-ei-dy iottage; Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, wife of Mr. Pied E" Johns, Vernon-street, aged 39 years; and Mrs. Agnes Francis, wife of Mr. Llew- ellyn Francis, of Lowther-street, aged 21 years. Much sympathy ia felt for' tho bereaved relatives Notwithstanding,1 the war and consequent distress, the recent chrysanthemum show realised a net profit of S;13 2s. Ed. This sum, it should be mentioned, includes the f generous donation of £10 from the presi- dent. Mr. Lewis Jenkins. The promoters are to be congratulated on the financial re- sult, and also on the business-like way the, show generally was conducted. The pro- ceeds will be divided between the BdtoJJ- ferry aud Baglan funds for entertaining Belgian refugees. It lhas been decided to hold another show—probably on a more ex- tensive scaie-next November. The staffing of the new Court Sart Model Schools has just been completed by the County Edttoation Committee, and much speculation was rife locally as to who would be appointed. There were a number of well-known candidates in the short, list. The final vote resulted in the selection of Mr. Tom Morris as headmaster, Miss Williams j headmistress of the infants' department, department, and Miss Ellen Phillips head- mistress of the girls' school, all of whom are at present attached to the staff of the Netha-roa.d Council Schools. They have the congratulations of numerous friends on their appointment, It is expected that t ie schools will be furnished and ready for opening after the Easter vacation. Among the list of commissions just Wetted the name appears of Major Joseph Morgan Davey, of Whitford House, Britonferry, who has been ap- pointed Lieut.-Colonel (temporary), from ;he Territorial Force Reserve to the Etoval Field Artillery let Welsh (Howilb. 6er) Brigade. INTERESTING PRESENTATION. I The inemBers of the Britonferry Debating Society, at their weeky meeting hed on Wednesday evening, made a presentation, through Mr. R. P. Bevan, to cue of --heir i old members. Mr. EV3Ill D. Reynolds, cf a ftondsome illustrated volume of the works of Shakespeare. Mr. Reynolds lefl Briton ferry in May last to tike up an important position at Southampton, but on the out- hrea,k of war he enLsted in the Kensington II Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, and is at present home on furlough. In the battalion referred to there are ITL"Y 'c?o,< -Vlie from all comera of the British ?llp?i.1, amongst whom, curiously I snough, are two nephews of the late South African rebel, General Beyers, I

BLAEXGWYNFI. I Mrs, William liees, of Caroline-street, Blacngwynii, passed away on Tuesday) morning. She was the mother of the Rev. Mardy Rees, Neath; Rev. John Fees, D.D., Brynhirion; and Rov. Gwilym, Kees, B.A., Merthyr. Mrs. Rees was at latire of Skewon, where her remains will be interred.

LLANSAMLET. A very successful women's first aid class at Llansamlet has just received, the examiner' report. Dr. J. Lewis Jones is the surgeon lecturer, while Dr. Ernest Bric.< was the examiner. The following passed, viz.: Certificates, Hannah Howells, Margaret Young, Irene Thomas, Phckbe M. Morris, Jennie Matthews, Mary Gregory, E. Spray, Muriel Benjamin, M. A. Jones, Phcebe J. Rees, VPinnie Jeu- kins, Bessie Jenkins, Gwen Brown, M. J. Sayce, Ruth A. Evans, Maggie Gibbs, M. A. Waters, B. Maddick, Maggie Jones, E. F Benjamin, Maggie Jenkins, Annie Owen, M. M. de C. Aylwin, M. G. M. Brawfill, Iris A. Brawfill, and E. M. A. Brawfill. Medallions, M. Neill and C. E. Jones. Labels, E. M. Wheel and Lucy A. Nola. Mus E. F. Benjamin is the secretary of th-9 class. There were no failures. The ladies are hard at work on the nursing course,. and propose forming a nursing division of the St. John Ambu- lance Brigade as soon as qualified. Llansam let has a strong men's divi- sion now serving with the colours at home hospitals and-on active service, and their sisters are determined not to be outdone. The effort is a purely volun-; tary one, the whole of the expense being borne by the members. ;— PATRIOTIC CONCERT. On Thursday evening, at the Parish Hall, Llansamlet, the Bonymaen Indus- i trial Boys repeated their concert in aid of the funds for providing the soldiers vi Llausamletand district with comforts. There was a crowded and eftthusiastio audience, presided over by Alderman Jordan, who was supported by the Vicar of Llansamlet. The first half of the' programme-4on-I sisted of patriotic songs, recruiting dia-i logues and humorous sketches. A feature was a fine Indian club display by Master Jackson Davies. This was repeatedly en- cored. The remainder of the programme was taken up by an excellent entertain, ment provided by the school milistrell, troupe. A high standard of excellence was attained throughout, and it reflected great credit on the Superintendent, Mr. W. David, and the staff of the school. In proposing a vote of thanks, the Chairman refered to the fact that no less than 250 young men of the district, together with over 80 old boys of the In- dustrial School, were serving their King said couutrj. These remarks were endorsed by the Vicar, who seconded a very hearty vote of thanks. Miss Griffiths, Ltanzamlet, ably accompanied throughout the concert.

NEATH ABBEY Beu ru.ey was quite a favourite in the Cricket Ciub enteruiinment, and fa,riy "Drought down the hou.c." 'ihe meeting oauetl to nominate a candi- date for the Sw.xritjea District bye-eiocuon vsas very pooriy attended. The majorivy j oi those present were, however, in favotu of auliaring to their previous resolution, of supporting Mr. T. J. Williaine. Last week IU autertaiiijitint waa held at Ebenezer Vestry unuer the auspices of the Cricket Club. Mr. W. Pickren presided, and j gzi% c a short address. A pianoforte isoio was rendered by Mr. Willie Mans, aii( -I later by Meters. Ben Poley and Daniel L John. Songs were contributed by Masters i,ew,s Joneti, Joseph Jones, Messrs. Ben Foley, W. J. Stephens, Mrs. Winnie John,! Mr. D. J. Jones; meiodeon selection, Mr. W Pickrell; recitations, Mrs. Bronwen Bowen Misa Olwen John, and Mr. Tom John. The accompanists were: Messrs. Beu Poley and Willie Evans. I

NEATH. I A meeting of the Governors of the County School was held on Monday after- noon The business was of no public interest. The town was enlivened on Monday evening by the Seven Sisters Silver Band, who were out for recruiting purposes. The Message of Maeternnck" was the subject at Sunday's Brotherhood, the speaker being Mr. T. Jenkin Jones, Morris ton ir. E. Geo. Smith presided over a large attendance, and a most interesting and instructive service resulted. The soloist wae Mr. I)(1-11 Narbetb. who was accompaaiied bj his brother, Gwynne At a meeting ot the 'Neath, Aberavon, Port Talbot, and District Bakers' As- sociation, Mr. W. J. Stockham presid- ing, it has been decided as from last Monday in consequence of the advance of flour to rise the price of bread to re- tail 7 d. and wholesale 6s. 9d. per Recruiting is still booming, and it is Interesting to nott- that over 2,000 young men from Neath un41 district have enrolled at the Drill Hall. The average per day since the beginning of the year is a trifle over 36. What has become of the Civic Guax(t. The suggested sham fight." be- tween the Briionferry Guard and the Neath Guard is etill on the tapia! I au-ch sickness prevails in the town, for which, fl/coording to the dootore, we must blame the weather. Over the week-end it had changeable moods. Early on Saturday morning a regular hurricane swept over the town disturbing chimney-pote and uproot- ong trees; on Sunday morning tphere was a- heavy snow fall, and on Monday we could bask in the sunshine of a beautiful spring day A shop blind left down overnight at Mr. Williams' establishment, Green-street, was j blown to shreds by the gaJe, and the up- I rights [aJUng smashed the large plate-glajss window. The roof of' the Bear Inn was stripped, and much damage was done to house property on Gnoll Park-road. It's an ill wind and so it has to be re- corded that the masons are having a busy time. At Neath County Sessions on Friday Jabcz Gough, Mountain Ash, was fined 40s. and costs for having a motor car un- attended on the highway whilst the engine was in motion Defendant denied the offence, and said he left Mr. Jones, his bank manager, in charge of the car whilst he went into the Farmers' Arms, Resolven, for a box of matches. The car was lit by electricity, and the engine had to be kept going. I don't intend paying; I was con- victed on false evidence." said Bertie Jones, Pontrhyfen, to the Neath magi- strates on Monday when charged with dis- obeying a bastardy order in respect to the child of Elizabeth Mary Griffiths. An order of 3s. 6d. was made against him on December 7th last, and £5 3s. remained unpaid.. In reply to the Mayor, defen- dant said he did not intfmd paying a farthing, and as he persisted he was sent down for a month. Readers will be glad to learn that Mr. Rowel Cuthbertspn, the venerable coroner, has compl-etely reoovered from his recenl severe illness, and on Monday journeyed to Oaerau to conduct his first inquest this year. Mr. Gu filbert son was the victim of ptomaine poisoning, which he traced to sausage eating Yes, thank you, I am much better. waa his reply to the writer's query. but as long as I live I shall never eait any more causige! It is only fair to add that the sausage consumed was DO\ made in Neath. According to general reports, the amuse- ments provided in the United Kingdom are being well patronised, and Neath if no exception. This shows an apreciation of the effortB of caterers to entertain the public, which is encouraging to those who belong to a profession which at times affords very prccarious results. During the Christmas recess there were running at Neath a couple of cinema shows, a dratnatic performance and a pantomime. Last week in the town there were three shows going, employing upwards of a hundred hands. "Business as usual seems to be the motto in amusement circles, and apparently with good results. A correspondent sends along a grumble. I don't know whether it is ignorance," he wri, "or strategical impudence, but fre- quently of late 1 have visited the Free Library to read the morning papers I have my favourite, and after waiting my turn 1 settle down to read its pages. Im mediately I do so, somebody or other will come in and gaze over my shoulder. Some- times two, and I have known three to stand beside me and challenge my right-in action n, 3'h—tc read the news. Therefore, I should be glad df you will point out that suoh conduct betrays a lack of manners" Perhaps 60, but the grumbler has hie remedy—buy your favourite paper! At Neath on Monday, Dd. J. Watkins was fined 5s. and costs for wilfully! damaging the property of his brother-in- J law, David Mort, and 10s. and costs for; assaulting Mort and his wife, defendant's sister. Evidence showed there was a fight between Mort and defendant, after I which defendant, with Daniel McCarthy, went to the house, threw a missile through the window, and the pair were alleged to have committed the assaults.i The Chairman gave defendant a stern, warning that any interefference with Mort's wife—Mort being a soldier-wouldl be severely dealt with.—McCarthy was fined 2ns. and costs for assaulting Mort, and 5s. and costs for using indecent lan- guage. IIORSF/S DANCE. "Not. guilty; the pony bolted," wae I the excuse of a Britonferry lad named Harry Austin, when charged at Neath, County Sessions on Friday with riding a horse furiously. The Constable said the lad was gallop- ing the pony full stretch along the Neath- road. There was quite a number of chil- dren about at the time, and they had to run for safety. Defendant said he was about to give his sister a ride home, when a traction engine caused the pony to dance and prance, and off she went. He was ordered to pay costs. VAGRANT ESTABLISHMENT. At a meeting of the Neath Board ofOuais dians. on Wednesday, Mr. Jno. Thomas pre- siding. a letter was read from the War Office thanking the Board for their offer of the new Penrhiwtyn Graded Infirmary for wounded soldiers, but did not propose to utilise sucb accommodation at present. A letter was read from, the Local Govern- ment Board with reference to a recent in- terview which the Board had with a depu- tation in London concerning the proposed purchase of a site for tba provision of a i vagrant estabuJi^uent. After careful con- sideration. the Ltxml Government Board were preiiared to assent. to the purchase of the proposed site, but thought 40 acres was rather too much to set vagrants the task of digging and simple agricultural prepara- tion. The Board also considered the ques- tion of providing accommodation on the proposed site for the able-bodied poor, and whilst not objecting to th-e suggestion, pointed out that there must. be suitable separation from the. casual wards The letter was referred to the Vagrancy Committee. MW. B. Trick was appointed the Board's representative on the Swansea General and Eyo Hospital Board. BAYONET CHAMPION KILLED IN ACTION. Information has been received at Neath of the death of Private Sidney Smith, of the Grenadier Guards, who was killed in action at the battle of tlie Aisne. Private Smith was only married in the. summer, shortly before the outbreak of war. He was one of the first to leave for the front on mobilisation. Prior to re- joining. the colours he was employed by Messrs. Rrgers, as a carter. During the time he was in the Army, Private Smith held the championship for bayonet exercises.

I PORT TALBOT, I On Wednesday, a dead body was found floating in Port Talbot Docks and was taken to the Dock Hotel mortuary where it has been identified as that of Pedro Belbao, a Spanish cook, who left his vessel at fort Talbot Docks! on Christmas night to go ashore, and has i not been seen since. The deceased's vessel is at present lying at Barry .Dock.! At the Constitutional Club, Port Talbot, last weeií, a presentation, a3 a New Year's gift. was made by the mem- bers to Miss Edie Edwards and Miss Flossie Edwards, the daughters of the steward and stewardess, who acted as assistants, and who, by their unfailing courtesy are extremely popular smongst all the members'. "The chair was taken by Mr. J. 11.. Cadman. Mr. Llewellyn Brooks, in a happy speech, eulogised the Misses Edwards, and referred to the deep respect they wore held by all frequenters of the club. In handing over a purse of gold, containing = £ 9, he said that it was a token of respect, contributed to by every mem- ber of the club. (Applause.) Mr. J. R. Cadman and Mr. Wyndam Petty, and others, also paid their tributes of praise to the recipients.—Miss Edie Edwards, in a few approprnite words, wished the mem- bers a hapny and prosperous New Year, ind heartily thanked them for their kindly act. I MUSICAL SirCCESSSS. > In the summer term examination in-i connection with the Trinity College of Music, London, the following were sue- ce-ssful in pianoforte playing:-Senie,r Division, with Honours: Mi#s Coin wen Cox, The Mount, Plasmarl. Preparatory Division, with Honours: Miss Elizabeth A. Davies, Forbes-street, Landore; Miss ■ Marion Thomas, Bartley-terrace, Plag, I marl; Miss Millie Thorpe, Dan-y-Graig, Plasmarl; Miss Florrie Morgan, Tany- ~TT,oq-stree>t, Port Talbot; Miss Gertrude Williams, Brynhyfryd-street, Brynhyiryd: Miss Bronwen Jones, Kin-r-street, Port Talbot. First Steps Division: Master' T!*omas Summerall, Plasmarl-terrace, Plasmarl. At the theory of music exami- nation, Miss Mary J. Davies, Neath-road. j Landore, was' successful in the Junior j Division. At the November examinations in con-j uection with the same college, the follow- ing were successful in pianoforte play- in?:—Intermediate Division: Miss Dilys Davies, Dinas-street, Plasmarl (with honours^, who gained the full marks of 100; Master Rowe Harding. The Elms, jj Gowerton (with honours); Miss Mary J. Uvies; Landore. Junior Division, with Honours: Miss Ivy Harding, The Elms, Gowerton. Preparatory Division, witl; Honours: Master Aubrey Owen, Grown street, Morriston; Miss Vida Morcom Tanygroes-street, Port Talbot; Master Tçlwyn Hughes, Bryw»*U.v-rond, Treboeth: Miss Olive Milsom, Beveriey-street, Port Talbot Master Willie Ogborne, The Com- -non, Pla,siiiarl. At the theoretical examination held in December in connection with the Trin-N College of Music, London, Miss Mary II. Thomas, Graig, Plasmarl, was euec?&aful. with honours, in the Intermediatf w, honours, in the Intermediatc At the Tabermcle (Morriston) Ei<:t.?d- fod, held on Christmas Dav, Miss Dilys ? Ddes, PIasmarl, won .the.fir?t prize jr 'i *be pianoforte competition under 16 years. The above are pupils of Miss Amelia J. Parton, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.L., T93, Dinas-i o? ??r!ore, Ad 2, Connaught?atreot, I Port Talbot. • ————— ————-

RESOLVEN. I An enjoyable tea meetine was held at the English Caiviniatic Methodist Chapel. Rcsolven, last week. A number of visitors attended, including the refugees who have recently come to Resolven. The condition of lzufi)Y-road is exceed- ingly bad. During the recent period cf wet weather the mud has collected, making the thoroughfare almost impassable in places. Whoever is n sponsible for keeping the road in order should attend to it with- out delay. The rumour circulated a week ago that oam Davieo, Ra.way-.erra.ce, who i,It tht) front with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, was killed in action has happily p oved to be f-lse. A few days ago his re- latives receined word from him. He is in comparatively good health Mrs. Davies, John-street, Resolven, has! heard word from her husband, Lauce- CO! poral Evan Davies, of the Welsh Regi- ment, who is now interned in Germany, as a prisoner of war. He was present at; Mons and the Aisne. His letter is as fol- lows:—" Altdam, Germany. I have not been ,y well lately. My left arm got smashed with a rifle, and I am attending the hospital out here. The day we were c'ptured, which was at Zornebeke, outside Belgium, was a terrible experience, and'; thankful I am that I am alive." He re- J quests that some provisions and cigarettes j be sent to him.

SKEWEN. I At the last meeting of the Bethania j Mutual Improvement Society, presided over by the pastor, the Rev. S. Evans Gealy, an address on Some Lessons from the Present War" was delivered by the Rev. J. Evans Jones, Tabernacle. He was cordially thanked at the close, on the proposition of Mr. Rees D. Hughes,, seconded by Mr. W. Phillips. On Wednesday morning a pretty wed- ding ceremony was performed at Taber- nacle Ohapel, the contracting parties being Mr. William Francis, late of Sketty, j and Miss Elizabeth Griffiths, daughter of ¡ Mr William Griffiths, Penyrheol, Skewen. The bridesmaid was Miss Blodwon Griffiths, sister of bride, the best man being Mr. Henry Griffiths, mining lec- turer. The Rev. J. Evans Jones tied the nuptial knot Captain Berry, of the local Salvation Army Corps, visited the Tabernacle I Band of Hope on Friday evening last, and delivered a practical address on the l dual pledge against strong drink and smoking, which produced a healthy in- fluence. Some singers and reciters of the corps also rendered enjoyable items in the programme. This fraternal spirit between different sections of the church is a good augury for the future. -I The linking up of the different sections upon the London to Fishguard Sorter route, and the completion of the loop line from near Cwrtybettws to Court Sart, possesses some indirect interest to many j of us. Not that the G.W.R. Company j has seen fit to fix a station for us on the new section of the main line near the swing bridge, but that we have the satis- faction of seeing, tantalising tLO-u-gli it be, the great ocean traffic rushing .through. At any rate, we shall not be off the main lino I The heartiest congratulations are offered to the Rev. John Beynon, pastor of Herman C.M. Church, upon his ap- pointment by the West Glamorgan C.M. Association a" the Sunday School Union' secretary. ThM is regarded as a coveted position, and ie a post of great responsi- bility, since over 2,000 Sunday School members offer themselves at the various examinations each year. No 'better choice could have been made, as Mr. ¡ B"vnon has proved himself a most efficient worker in various denominational and other spheres. Last week two of Skewen's oldest in- habitants were buried in St. John's Churchyard. Mrs. Martha Phillips, of C,hurc. l iyar d  Penvrlvol, had reached the age of 75 years. She was a woman noted for her Tv-^tv. and a faithful member of Hermon C.M. Church. Her pastor—the Rev. John B'~vnon—oiffciated, assisted at the grave- side by the Rev. J. Evans Jones.—Mr. Evan Thomas, latterly of Cardonnel- road was an old employe of- the Main Colliery Co. After a pFoloaged illness he died, at the age of 68 years. He was a devoted member of the Church of Eng- land. The Rev. J. C. Beynon, B.A.. curate of Skewen, performed the funeral rites. At the meeting of the Skewen and Neath Abbey Free Church Council, held on Monday evening, the Pev John Beynon in the chair, a resolution of protest against the intervention of Sir Henry I.unn in the forthcoming operation of the Disondowrnent section of the Disestab- lishment Act was passed, on the propo- sition of Mr. Robert Jones, seconded by the Rev. Thomas Morrran. The national Come to Church crusade was also dis- cussed, and the secretary (Rev. J. Evans Jones) was di,Ot?.d to convene a general meeting of representatives of all the 1 churches and chpels in the neighbour- hnod for Thursday," A resolution of sym- pathy wa,c:)ted with Mr. Thomas Joshua in his illness following ;a serious accident at the Cape Copper Works. It is interesting to note how some of the older benefit olubs and friendly societies meet the new conditions brought bout, by the working of the National Insurance Act. The balance sheet and general statement of the Guhelyn Lodj-e of the Independent Order.of True Ivorites, held at the Royal Queen, seems to point to a pretty flourishing tate of things. The -'umber of members is not given, but a sum of £311 9s. was paid out in sid. i^nefite to 93 inenil-k-rak during the year. The percentage of sicknes-s cannot be cal- culated, but- the contributions to funds- clck, funeral and management, were < £ 282 10s. A sum of £ 11 10s. was paid in death benefit, and e36 Is. 9d. went for the management. The total expenditure tea-che-rl,,£359 Os. 9d. But as the club has a surplus capital of some L3,071 13s. Id.. it was able to declare a total gain of Zr1 So. 6d. for the year. That is very creditable when there was Au-ch,anexoo; I PT^nditure over the actual club con- tributions. SOLDIERS HONOURED. I At the Skewen and Neath Aboey Co- operative Stores a meeting was held pre. eided over by Mr Philip Evans, when former employes of the society who axe serving their jiing and Country were the recip.en,s of suitable presentations on behalf of the committee and employee. Driver Fred -an- ford. of the Roval Field Artillery, who has seen some of the 6ternest battles, including the retreat from Mons, Aisne, Maine, etc., and Private Tommy Evans, now in training, were each presented with an elegant silver cigarette case, the Chairmm handing over the gifts. Private Joe James, who has just arrived home frostbitten from the trenches, was also welcomed home, and made a suit- able presentation. The evening was en- livened by music.

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COEDFFRANC PARISH COUNCIL. The Lighting of Skeweo. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above ccouncil was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. E. 1. Maddock in the chair. Votes of sympathy were passed with Alderman Wm. Howell, J.P., in his critical illness, and also with Councillor T. Joshua, who met with a serious aoci- "Tit at the Cape Copper Works. The Lighting Committee's report re- garding Mooretown path recommended that the matter be at present deferred, on account of the expense which it would involve to lay the cable, and also the complications arising from the owner- ship of the adjacent land. Co-ancillor i, Curtis entered his strong protest against this decision, pointing out the urgent need of lighting the much-used path, but ultimately the report was adopted. Councillor Reason called attention to the 6tate of things at Jersey Marine by the new bridge being built by the G.W.R. Co., the main road being one mass of mud, water and elush, and no light wbatever at night on the spot. Councillor Slee corroborated, stating that romp time ago a lamp standard had been knocked down by a motor car, and to that day it lay there. Throughout the village, he addedi only two lamps were at present lit. It was decided that the Lighting Committee visit the place on Saturday next, and report. Councillor Davies informed the Coun-' cil that the Local Government Board Auditor's report was most satisfactory.

A RECORD AGRICULTURAL SEASON. In the opinion of farmers a record ngri-1 cultural season would have been expe- rienced in the Orange Free State had it not been for the war conditions prevailing- Beneficial rains have been generally expe- rienced, all duns are full and rivers are in flood. in oertain places seven inches of rain tell in a.3 many days; in others, fi-ve inches. 4

MARKETS.. V CORN. Bristol, Thursday. English wheat was more freely offered to-day, and prices were from 53s. to 55s. per quarter, or a shilling dearer on tha week; foreign firm and Is. more money. Barley in demand at a like advance. Oata 6d., and Maize I.E. dearer. Flour advance4 Is. 6d. per sack. BUTTER. Corw, Thursday. First, 0; second, 135; third, 0; fourth, 0; superfine, 0; fine, 0; mild, 0; choicest boxes, 0; choice, 0j fresh butter from 135. CATTLE. London, Thursday. Supplies respecting both beasts and sheep were very small and passed off slowly, prjces being largely nominal. Total supplies: 100 beasts, 20 sheep, and 5 cows. Bristol, Thursday. Beef, good supply, best 78 to 80, second. ary 74-s. per ewt., moderate show. Sheep, best downs 9d., prime light wethers 91.. eweq Id. to Sd. per pound, fair supply. Pigs, baconers lis. 3d. to lis. 6d., porkers lis; 9d. per score-twelve hundred. Store cattle quiet, about late rates. Milch cows from £ 15 Up to £23. MEAT. London, Thursday. Beef, Scotch long 5s. 4d. to 5s. 6d., short 5s. 6d. to 5s. 8d.; English, 5s. to 58. Sd.; Irish, including Birkenhead killed, 46. 10d- to 5s., 0xtreme 5s. 20.; Argentine chilled, hindquarters 48, 8d. to 5s.. fore 36. 8d. to 4s. Mutton, Scotch tegs 5s. id. to 5s. 8d.; wethers, 4s. 10d. to 5s. 2d.; ewes, 3s. 8d. te 3s. lOd. English tegs, 5s. to 5s. 2d.; wethers, 46. 6d. to 4^. 1M.; ewes. 3s. Sd. to 3s. lOd. Dutch tegs. 4-s. 6d. to 5s. NeW Zealand, 3s. 7d. to 3s. 9d. METAL. London, Thursday. Copper, firm; turnover 8.50 tons, 61J ta G2] cash, 62 to 62 £ three months. Tin. firm, 157i to 158 cash, 1501 to 1511 three months. English lead, 19 to 19t; fo-reign. 18 7-16 to m Spelter, 31$to' 32 £ Mid- dlesboro' Iron, 56s 6d. cash, 91 motlth.

WELSH ASPIRANT FOR LONSDALE BELT. Boxing at the Kaii-onai Sporting Club was resumed on Monday night after the usual Christmas and New Year reoesa, acct as the chief item on a very interesting: programme the management brought to- gether two very clever featherweights in Uew Edwards, of South Wales, and Young Brooks, of London. It will be remembered tJaat as long ago as October 26 they ahtrald have met, but an injury to Kdwards 011 the very eve of the oontest prevented him IroTn taking his place in the ring. Hia backer had to pay forfeit, but at onoe asked for another match, which was very rfcadily agreed to, and this contest waa the outcome. The men were boring 15 rounds, a sum of SM being at stake. Apam altogether from other contdderationa, the ma.t.oÀ proved; additionally attractive bemuse it was generally felt tteat the question of tibe featherweight title depended very largely upon the result. Kid liewla. the present holder of the belt, is in America., but im had been known for some time be would not be able to do the weight- A;s might have been expected, there waS a fine company present. It wae shortly after ten o'clock when the men entered the ring. Brooks at the weighing-in scaled 9;,t„ whilst Edwards wae 8et. 12tibe. Before the contest began Edwards was established favourite, odds of 14 to 8 on him being offered. From the manner in which Ed- wards began these odds were justified, the Welshman repeatedly pinking his opponeufc with well-timed lefts. Oontinuing to force the pace, Edwarda took the points at the fifth meeting. Punching very hard, he caught Brooks. a couple of nasty rights on the jaw, and tha hitter went very weak. Edwards, however, did not steady himself, and with his oppo- nent almost at his mercy he was still out of di.3t.anoe with a really effective punch. The sixt hand seventh rounds also went to Edwards, Brooke rarely getting home a blow of any real note. At the same time Edwards w.-to often woefully short when an opening presented itself. Edwards eventually won easily on poinla. LANCASHIRE BOXER BEATEN. Owen Moran. a feather-weight boxer from Bolton. made an unsuccessful debut in Lon- don yesterday afternoon. At The Ring La was matched with Ale6 Lambert \8t. James's) to contest ten rounds, but rl- though he came with a big repntation from Lancashire he was outclassed, being beaten during the fourth rouxui-

CWMAVON. I Mr. D. Afun Thomas, the local I nusician, has received a large number of •ongratulatioos upon his winning his .'ase in the Appeal Court last week. The Belgian Refugees Committee has at last decided to giy,-) t-hv..i-efugees who are- housed in Civmavon a public reception, tin-d tbe meeting will be held at Bethania ( bapel this (Friday) evening. There will be various attractions. Perfumes, Toilet Soaps (3d. per Tablet), Feeding Cups, Bed Pans, Enemas, Breast Exhausters, Nipple Shields, Night Lights, Syringes, Thermometers, Thermol Flasks, T,eApcdng Bottles, &c., <fcc.—-H. S. ARNOLD, Pharmacist, Cwmavon. The vacancy in the Swansea District Parliamentary constituency is causing keeil interest here. The only nom-ination., sent from-L-ere are Messrs. Dan Thomas and Arthur A. Thomas, both of whom have visited the place during the week, and are certain of a strong following. Owing to the excossive rise in freights, ill classes of the community suffer by lha increase in the price of foodstuag. Local miners already feel this pinch, as, instanced by the fact that last week the! Duifryn Rhondda Collieries only worked three full shifts owing to insufficiency of wagons, and this week commenced not too j rosy. There were nearly 1,000 men affected. At the monthly meeting of the Zion II Literary and Debating Society, the specially invited speaker was Mr. David Davies, B.A., a Cwmavon boy, but now qualifying for further honours at the Aberystwyth University. He gave an able address on Economics to a 1fI:rge and appreciative audience. At the (Ziose Mr. II Davies was accorded a vote of tthanks, on the motion of Mr. Evan Thomas, seconded by the Rev. J. Owen Jones (Hyfreithon). The Rev. D. Marlais Davies, B.A. (Presi- dent of the Society), presided. lir. Vivian James, B.Sc., who left re- cently to take up a position as assistant science master at CaiUngton, Cornwall, 1 was made the recipient of a magnificent gold medal, suitably inscribed, by the members of the Physical Culture School at Cwmavon. Mr. W. R. Jones presided over the meeting, and delivered an ap- propriate address in handing over the presentation. Several others spoke, and Mr. James, in responding, gave a very interesting speech. A capital programme of vocal and .instrumental music was gone through. Mr. J. Emlyn Evans was the accompanist. Mr. William Davies, of Weraavon Lodge, was at the monthly meeting on Saturday installed as the president for the ensuing year of the Afan Valley Miners' Association, which has a mem- j bership of over 5,000. Mr. Davies, who is also the president of the local Co-opera- tive Society, undertook the important position with the sense of the responsi- bility which the office carries with it, and on Saturday gave every indication that he would carry out the duties with credit to himself anc tht association. The committee formed for the purpose of providing funds for the Cwmavon boys who had enlisted with a Christmas box desire to thank tlfe Cwmavon people for the generous way they responded to the appeals made. The total contributions in cash amounted to t35 3s., and several gifts in kind were also received. The committee decided to send 104 postal orders of 6s. «each to the Cwmavon boys stationed in various parts of the British Isles. A parcel, containing Cardigan jackets, helmet, gloves, stockings, cigarettes, and tobacco, wjis also sent to each Cwmavon boy fighting in the trenches. All printing was done fratis by Mr. D. W. Jones, Aberavon. The com- mittoe was engineered by the following officials: Chairman, Mr. Henry Davies; treasurer, Dr. R. T. Williams; secretary, Mr. Wyndham I. Edwards. I ————— —————

GLYN-NEATH. Its the taking of human life juetifi- able?" That was the subject of debate at the meeting of the Literary Society last week. Miss G. Jones, assistant mistress, championed tho affirmative, and Mr. B. Harrie, jeweller, led the op- poaition. Enlisting goes on steadily at Glyn- Neath; every week sees the departure of a number of stalwart young men who feel that their King and country need them. Tho Vale of Neath in by-gone I days was noted for men of physical strength and endurance. It is with pride that we are able to report that their descendants inherit their courage and prowess. We regret the loss from our midst, after a brief illness, of Mr. Trevor Walters, Ynyscymmer-terrace, Aberdare- road. Deep sympathy is felt with the widow and her three young children. The deceased was a faithful member of: Bethel Baptist Church, and the pastor the Rev. T. C. Harries, in the funeral afrmon, paid a tribute of high esteem and appreciation of deceased's devoted services for many years in connection with Bethel. At a meetrng of the directors of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Com- pany, held on the 15th instant, the vacancy on the Board caused by the death of the late Mr. A- P. Speeds, was filled by the Election of Mr. W Uiam Davies, J.P., Pla."y- felin, Olyn-Neath. Mr. Davies, we under- stand, is a direetor of several important undertakings, amongst them being tb" Bwllfa a.nd MerMiyr Dare Steam Collieries, Ltd.. the Britonferry Iron Work", and the Cardonnel Tinplate Company, so that he will dotil)Ve,3,.3 be able, to influence 31 oon-j s, --al)le amount cf tragic. The Glyn-Ncath Distress Coniniitt-e has been doing arduous and useful work from the start, and especially during Christmastide. It was decided to send a Christmas parcel containing cake, etc., to every family at Glyn-Nenth who hnd members serving with the Colours. This work was carried out by a committee consisting of the following ladies :-Mrs. Davies, The Exchange; Mrs. Davies, Plasyfelin; Mrs. E. J. Hopkins; Mrs. Evel^igh; Miss Thomas, Infants' School; and Mi;*? Davies, Plasvfelin; assisted by Councillor Hopkins. Thanks are due to the committee for the excellent manner in which the gifts were distributed. The. total amount spent in this way was £7 78. ————— I

TAIBACH. On.Wednosday last, at the Bryn. Library, a liiprbly interesting lecture was delivered by the well-known local historion, Mr. William Thomas, who selected as his sub- ject Wars of the District." The Rev. W. H. Williams, St. Tydfil's, was chairman. At the outset, Mr. Wm- M. Jones (Drysiog) I rendered a solo. The lecturer's descriP-j tion of the terrible battles on Groeswen and Brombil mountains between the Romans end Britons were vivid. The I fierce battles between Rhys ay Tewdwr I and Jest.^n ap Gwrgant in the 11th cen- I tury were also lucidly dealt with, and -after describing the terrible effect of war on a country, he made a trenchant appeal for help for the Belgians now driven from their country". The collection taking.? were II generously handed over to the Belgian Relief Fund. The Rev. Oscar Phillips, who was unUl )j recently a popular curate at St. Theo- dore's, Port Talbot, has had the first offer of and has accepted the important curacy at St. Francis, Ashton Gate, Bedminsier, Bristol. Mr. Phillips spent two years iill Port Talbot, where he did xcelent 'Work, I and popularised himself immensely. Thence he proceeded to St. Aidan's, Bris- tol. He now goes to help Canon Fisher, the vicar of St. Francis and Rural Dean j of Bepdminister, in the spiritual care of 8,000 to 9,000 souls. In his new sphere he will undoubtedly be also successful, as hp is an eloquent preacher and a zealous worker who will get to the hearts of his parishioners. His manv friends join in wish in? him and Mrs. Phillips, who is a Port Talbot lady, long life. j