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AMMANFORD. 1
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AMMANFORD. 1 Saturday will be Russian Flag Day in Ammanford and the surrounding districts. The arrangements are well in hand, and a very successful event is anticipated. Many messages of sympathy have been received by Mr. and Mrs. Thos Williams, of Margaret-street, on the death in action of their son, the late Sergt. W* B. Williams. They desire to express thanks for the great kindness shown to them in their deep sorrow. Mrs. Margretta Morgan, of Gwynfe House, Llandebie-road. was knocked down by a motor car driven by Mr. Jack Evans, Garage, Llandilo, on Saturday night, near the Bonllwyn. She was picked up in an unconscious condition, and lies in a critical condition, suffering from in- juries to t head and shock. The wc(?".g took place at St. David's Church, Bcttws, on Tuesday morning (Rev. • J. W. Jones B.A.. officiating) of Miss Rachel Williams, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams. Havod Hywel, Ammanford, and llr. W. Matthews, Wernolen-road. Amman. lord. TÄo3 bride, who wa given away by her father, was attired in a stone grey tailor-made costume, with hat to match, and attending her was Mise Jane Williams lister), who wo':e a eage green costume trimmed with blick, with hat to math. Mr, T. J Williams: brother of the bride, was best man. There was a large congrega- tion at the church, and the service was partly choral. Miss L. A. Griffiths presiding at the organ After the ceremony, the wed- ding breakfast wis partaken of at the bride's, home. Subsequently the newly- wedded couple motored to) Carmarthen cn route for Aberystwyth, where the honey- moon will be speat. At the Christian Temple burial-ground on Tuesday afternoon, the funeral took place of the hte Mr. Benjamin Davies, Penbont- aewydd, Gaxnvwllt, who died on Saturday morning, at the age of 63. For several years deceased had been in the employ of the laandito Rural District Council as road- man. He had been in bad health for some 1 months past, and had undergone an opera- tion at the Swansea IJospital. The funeral was largely attended, an,t there were many signs of deep sorrow. The officiating minis- tors were the Revs. D. Tegfan Davies, J. Morgans, and W. Xantlais Williams. De- ceased lea VlS a widow and three grown-up children. Quite a number of Ammanford soldiers arrived home from France for a short period of rest during the week, and they were accorded a cordial reoeplion. Private W. Burgess and Gunner Fred Jones were the tirst to arrive, and Gunne" D. T. Williams, whose heme is at Margaret-street, after- wards came. There was an element of sad- ness a,bout his home-coming, as a brother, Sergt. W. B. Williams, was recently killed in apt ion at the Dardanelles. On Tuesday Sel"gt.-Major Farrier Geo. Parrish arrived in the town, and was heartily greeted by I friends and acquaintances. The anniversary services of the English Baptist Church were held at Ebenezcr Chapel on Sunday last. Rev. D. T. Davies, of Oresweil's Quay, was the special preacher. In the iftemoon he delivered a Welsh serrncn. Private Tommy Twist, of the 4th Welsh Regiment.. has been wounded. in the Dardanne5. I H-3 has written to his young wife in Field-street, Am- manford, stating 4hat he is all right except for the wound in the band which, unfor- tunately, had to be amputated. Des- pite this misfor- t line he a d d s. Life is sweet." H" i- :1 well kn,(N,wn Socer player. Mr. Bryn Arthur Tias passed the Bachelor of Arts examination of Durham University, and has also been appointed holder of the Van Mildert scholarship (leading to the Master of Arts degree) hr the ensuing academical year. Mr. Arthur is a well known athlete, having represented both Pontypoob and his uni- versity on the Rughy field. He was also elected viee-captain of the 'Varsity t'ricket Club, and during his vacations occasionally assisted the Ammanford cricket team. when he notably contribu- ted to its success.
; BRYNAMMAN.
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BRYNAMMAN. On Tuesday a hadger was shot near the old.CanDol1 Colliery, Brynamman, by Mr. Dd. Llewelyn. As a result of an examination for bar- war scholarships at the County Inter- mediate Schools, two <«:holarships have been won by pupils of Cefnbrynbrain Schools, Miss Winnie Stephens (free place), and Miss Annie Davies (bursar). The. latter was open to County School scholars. A pretty wedding was solemnised at Swansea on Tuesday, when the pianist of the Carlton Cafe. Swansea, and formerly accompanist of the National Brynamman Cboir—Mri Gwilym M. Jones—was wedded to Miss Esther Jones, Brynam- mafl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Japes. The honeymoon is being spent at Builth Wells. Private A. W. Jones, of the Motor Transport section, writes a very interest- ing letter from Prance to his family. He recently passed successfully an examina- tion (securing 98 marks out of a possible IOff), in mechanism, and 75 (full marks) I for motor driving. I A. pleasant afternoon was spent at the Brynamman Vicarage on Thursday, when tlie members of the St. Catherine's Church Band of Hope were entertained to a tea fete by the Vicar and Mrs. Davies. Cwmllvnfell Church members also joined ia the repast, which was served on the lawn. Tht-;eompet,itive spirit is abroad again; local choristers are busily preparing for cooing competitions. A pretty wedding wa.s solemnised at Pont- ardawe on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. John Lloyd. Cwmeorse. and Miss Bessie Isaac, Glyn-rca-d, Brymmman. The death hae taken place of Mrs. John Evans. Owmgarw Bridge, a Jseptuagarian. The interment took place at Siloam burial ground on Monday in the presence of many monrners. The splendid results of the Brynamman Ambulance Class deserve every praise. Out of i3 students the following ten have gained distinction: Mr. David John Evans (voucher). Messrs. Morgan Rees, W. ll. HowelLs, Johnny WilkLns, Tom Howells, Tommy Morgan. William Morgan, Phillip Jones. D. FAmiah Jones, and W. Jeremiah Thomas (medallions. Credit is due to their tutor. Dr. J.xrnee W. Lewis, J.P. The examiner was Dr. W. Owen Evans.
.1BURRYPORT.
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BURRYPORT. Alfred Blunnen, 2, Cambrian-place, llanelly, summoned Ernest Francis, Burryport, at Llanelly Police Court on Wednesday for assault. It was stated that the assauk took place on the bug Talem, when out. at sea, defendant giving Blunnen a black eye. A fine of tl was imposed. It is stated that the new premises near the G. W .R. station at Burryport h^0 been ta?en by a wl-known bank, wo intend opening a branch at an early dat., P.C. John Williams, who has been Rationed at Burryport for the past two years, has been promoted sergeant, and 's -now in charge of the Pembrey district. The force at Pembrey ooa«sts of one sergeant -jid nine constables In a short time the namjei' cr coiwa.nk-- will be 12. On /Tuesday afternoon the members cf Bsoitiai. tekl their annual Zenana tea meeting, when a largos number 6at down to partake of the good things provided for them. The tables were laid in the cpen air. The local secre- tary is Miss Rose Groom, while the presi- dent is Mrs. (Rev.) Elli6 Williams.
BRYNMAWR.I
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BRYNMAWR. I At Calvary Baptist Chapel, Brynmawr, on Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wil- liams were presented, on the occasion of their marriage, with a silver tea and coffee service, subscribed by the officers, teachers and elder scholars of the Sunday whool. The gathering was presided over by Mr. George Powell, and Mise Lala Lewis de the presentation. Mrs. Williams was sec- retary of the Sunday school. On Sunday last the quarterly meeting or Jerusalem School took place. Mr. James Dunn (deacon) presided over the morning. afternoon and evening services. Recitations, dialogues, roios and duetts were rendered by the members of the Sunday School. Special hymns were sung under the leadership of Mr. Rd. Jenkins, A.C., while Miss M&ry Williams presided at the organ. Anniversary services were held on Sunday at Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel. The- special preachers were the Revs. E. Llwchwr Jones. Bed was, and the Rev. W. T. Francis, Llanelly. There were large congregations. Special and appropriate hymns were eung under tlio leadership of Mr. David John, while Mise Rose Groom presided at the organ. The Burryport Council Schools will re- open on Monday. September 1Jth. after &i? weeks' holiday. Th new headmistress of the BUHyport Girl' School will commence he" new duties. Thre are two vacant heed ships in the group, namely: Pembrey Cop- per Works Infante and Penged (Mixed) Sohool, Pembrey. The monthly meeting of the Finance and Health Committees of the Burryport Urban District Council was held on Tuesday even- ing. Mr. D. Arnold presided at the meet- ing of the Finance Committee. Several tiIL6 were passed for payment.—In reply to Mr. Gravelle, the Clerk said that the question of the purchase of Somerset House would come up at the meeting next Thursday.—A letter was read from the Vicar of Pembrey. who asked the Council to appoint represen- tatives to inquire into the allocation of the Pembrey churches.—Mr. D. Davies said he was appointed on the committee two years ago. but he had never heard anything more of the matter.Ar. R. G. Thomas presided over the meeting of the Health Committee.— The Medical Officer presented his report. During the month of June there were ten births, equal to a birth-rate of 26.1 per 1.000. Eight deaths were reported, equal to a death-rate of 23.9 per 1.000. Five cases of ,scarlet fever were notified. In July there were 15 births, equal to a birth-rate of 39.7 per 1.000. and three deaths, equal to a death- rate, of 7.8 per 1.000. In August there were seven births, equal to a birth-rate of 8.2 per 1.000. and one death. equal to a death- rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The district, was now quite free from infectious disease.—A letter w.T& read from Mr. R. G. Reynolds, com- plaining of the stench arising from the drain near his house and threatening to xe- port, the matter to the Local Government Board if the nuisance was not remedied.A committee, consisting of Messrs. g, L. Gra- velle. R. H. Thomas. ?.nd the Surveyor, vas appointed to go into the matter and report. —The Medical Officer also reported on the nuisance caused by the gipsies, who are en- camped at Silver Row and Derwydd .and it I was decided to ask the Earl of Ashburn- ham's agent to have the gipsies removed from Derwydd land.—The Surveyor reported that there were 19 vans, containing 69 per- sons, at Silver Row. The vans were over- crowded according to the cubic space. Mr. Taylor: There are 25 van& there now.—The Medical Officer: If typhoid fever broke cut you would be in a very serious position.—A committee, consisting of the chairman of the Council. Mr. R. G. Thomas. Mr. A. E. layior. and the clerk, was appointed to in- terview Mr. Forsyth, the owner of the land, and ask him to have the gipsie-s removed.— Plans for a new house for Mr. C. T. Wheeler were passed.—Plans for five huts to be erected at Derwydd were oubmitW.-TbB Medical Officerst.atoo that the huts should be erected in the rural area.—Several mem- bers ataAed that there were no houses avail- .ible, and the men must be lodged some- where.—The matter was deferred to the next meeting. i
CWMAMMAN. I
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CWMAMMAN. I Dr. C. Hawkins, a former popular medical praotitionar, visited his old home, during the week-end. He lookeo well, and his services are highly appreciated in busy Manchester. Miss Ann Price, the young Glanamman contralto, is to be congratulated on her success in capturing the iirst prize out of a competition oi 31 on Saturday last at Felinfoel eisteddfod. One of the ciaest inhabitants of Ciiik-navi man, in the person of Mrs. Mary laoyd, Brynlloi Farm, Glanamman. has passed away, at the age of 82. She was highly esteemed throughout the locality. The in- terment took place on Saturday at Old Bethel, w heu a large number of sym- pathisers attended. Rev. Rhys J. Huws officiated. The Cwmamman Silver Band did remark- ably good work at the PonuarduLaie Band Contests on Saturday, when they captured the shield in Cla--ts B. They have had a I splendid run of success throughout the year, topping the lists in most contests, and I have swept the boards aa regards trophies, having now obtained both the cap and shield. The popular oonductor. Mr. Ben Jones, should justly feel proud of his fine combination. During the evening service at Bryn Seifln Chapel, in the half-yearly meetings, when Rev. J. J. Williams, Morriston, occupied the pulpit. Mr. W. A. Michael, R.A.M., the Welsh tenor, rendered the solo "Babylon" in his own masterly and unique manner A successful quarterly meeting was be!d at the Calfaria Chapel on Sunday. itte programme consisted of songs and recita- tions, and those who took part were:— Songs: Verona Bowen, Thomas G. Lloyd, Dd. Melville Williams, Lizzie Williams, Viola Jones, Bhys Thoma. Lewi6, Elvira, Williams, Tal Jones. D. J. Jones, D. Morgan. Recita- tions: Mary Rees, Olive Jones, Emrys Grif- fiths, Gwladys Thomas, Kitty Jones, Catherine Price, Blanche Davies, Glyn Jen- kins, Dilys Rees, Silas Evans, Annie Mary Lloyd. Amy Griffiths, Tom Harry. On Saturday evening, at the Twyn Sun- day School, Garnant, the Cwmamman Dramatic Society made presentations to two of its members, Meesrs. D. T. Jones and W. J. Morris, on the occasion of their leaving the locality. The former is opening a saddlery business at Kidwelly, and the latter is on munition work. Both bad been members of the Jac Martin Dramatic Society." Mr. J. Evans, Gamatntydd," and conductor of the society, and Mr. D. J. Daniels, the chairman, made the presenta- tions. whilst the recipients suitably re- sponded. The meeting took the form of a I social.
I CARMARTHEN.I
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CARMARTHEN. I Mr. H. Brunei-White, solicitor, Carmar- then, has been appointed deputy coroner for West Carmarthenshire, during the ab- sence on military service of Mr. W. D. Wil- liams, of the firm of Messrs, Walters and Williams, Carmarthen. At a public meeting held at Carmarthen, Principal Parry, of the Training College, presiding, it was decided to take im- mediate steps to provide such urgent and neceeea ry comforts to the men of the Carmarthen Company of the P.oya! Engineers a.nd the 4th Welsh Regiment, now lighting at the Dardanelles, or are in hospital as may bo required. A general committee was formed to organise a fund sni make other neoasaary ar- innKcmento Numerous offers of sub- ,CziQLiagw rare made 4 iiw jnftjfcins. David Evans, collier, whose address was J given as 4. Wellington-street. Aberayron, summoned at Carmarthen on Saturday for travelling on the Great Western Railway on July 23rd without having previously paid his fare, and with intent to avoid payment, was fined 10s. The funeral took place on Tueeday of Kerel Romillaere., one of the Belgian refugees staying at Rhydygorse, the inter- ment being at St. Mary's Roman Catholic burial ground. The chief mourners were his wife and daughter, also staying at Rhydy- gorse. The Rev. Father Mearsdon, a Belgian priest staying at Pembrey, officiated, and among those attending the funeral were: The Mayor (Ald. John Lewis), Mr. Fred Brigstocke, secretary cf the local Belgian Relief Committee; and Mr. E. V. Collier, secretary of the House Committee; and Principal W. J. Evans, Presbyterian College. Deceased was 47 years of age, and had been ailing for some considerable time-in fact, before he came over to this country-and succumbed to hemorrhage.
I CLYDACH. !
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I CLYDACH. At a meeting of the Parish Council on Thursday, the application was considered of XLr. H. N. Miers, J.1., for permission to, divert part of the footpath from Lone- road to Gwrachyllwyn. Councillor Theo- philus Morgan opposed on the ground that the deviation would lengthen the dis- tance for miners who used the footpath, but he found no seconder, and the appli- cation was granted. The death h,-us taken place at Clydach of Mr. Samuel Sanders, shoemaker, of Down-street. The deceased, who was 68 years of age, came to the Swansea Valley from Devonshire about 43 years ago. He leaves a widow and family of ten grown- up children, one of whom is Mr. Tom Sondt-rs, the well-known ex-Rugby foot- ball player and cricketer. The funeral (gentlemen only) will take place on Wed- nesday at 4 o'clock for the St. John's churoh-ard, Clydach.
I DUNVANT.I
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I DUNVANT. I At a concert held at the Congregational Church, Dunvant, a presentation of cheques was made to two local eoldi-ers, Privates G. Bayliss and Isaac James, who have returned wounded from the front. Mr. Edward Evans, M.E.. presided, and I the Rev. J. H. Davies, Killay, made the presentation.
I FrORESTFACH.I
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I FrORESTFACH. I Having dismounted a moving ■ motor lorry on Monday afternoon, Thos. Lipp- yat, aged 12, Heathfield-terrace, Fforest- fach, essayed to cross the road, only to be knocked down by a motor-oar. No blame can be attached to the driver, but it should rather be stated that had he not exercised a masterly control over the car the boy's injuries would have been much more serious. Dr. W. J. Greehy was in prompt attendance, and found the boy suffering from bruises on the back. Under the auspices of the Blodeuyn y Gendros and Bryn Rhosyn Juvenile Bechabitc Tents, a successful tea and concert was held at Calfaria vestry on Saturday. The following ladies were re- sponsible for the tables:—Mrs. W. Jen- kins and Mrs. W. Tones; Mrs. Philip Richards and Miss Maggie Richards-, Mrs. M. A. Evans and Mrs. Edward Evans; Mrs Daniel Lewis and Miss Jones; Mrs. Jacob Thomas and Miss S. Llewelyn; Mrs. Llewellyn and others. A highly ap- preciated musical programme was pro- vided by the following artistes:—Soprano, Miss Carrie Hagedorn, Loughor; tenor, Mr. W. H. Llewellyn, Ravenhill; baritones, Messrs. D. E. Jenkins, Penllergaer, and W. Jenkins, Gen-, di06. Mr. T. D. Jenkins, Dis- trict Trustee, made an able chairman, and delivered a most instructive address. Other speakers were: Messrs. Blewitt, Gowerton; Joseph Jones, J.D., P.C.R., Goreeinon, and ReT. D. L. Daniel, St. Illtyd's. Credit is due to the following for their untiring efforts in bringing matters to a successful iesue: Messrs. W. Jenkins, secretary of Blodcuyn y Gen- dros; Philip Richards, secretary Bryn Rhoeyn; T. P. Davies* Thomas Richards, and Daniel Jones (committee). The catering undertaken by Mr. James Jones gave every satisfaction.
I GENDROS. I
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I GENDROS. I On Sunday evening, the Rev. W Evans, Manselton. delivered an address on Griffith John at the English Congregational Chapel. During the evening musical items were given by lootl artistes, and the Rev. B. D. Williams, Gowerton, officiated. I
I GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN I
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I GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN I At the inquest held at Gwaun- cae-Gurwen upon the body of Thomas Evans, aged 18, a collier, of Neuadd-road, who died suddenly at the Mardy Coal Pit, a verdict of death from fatty heart was returned. Last Wednesday, Mr. Tom Evans, Neuadd-road, died &uddenly at the Maerdy Pit, death being due; to heart failure. The interment took place on Monday at Ystalyfera. A popular wedding took place at Pont- ardawe Registry Office last Saturday, the contracting parties being Miss Bessie Isaac. Glyn-road, Brynamman, and Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, Perthigwynion, Cwm- gore. Mrs. Morgan was for many years I the head of the millinery department at the Cwmgors and District Co-operative I Stores, whilst Mr. Morgan is a successful mining student. The Gwauncaegurwen Silver Prize Band added still another success to its long list of victories at last Saturday's contest at Pontardulais. The band also on Sunday payed a return visit to the Mumbles Pier, when hundreds were de- lighted by the excellent programme. The trainer, Mr. T. J. Ree6, F.T.S.C., Mor- riston. and the bandmaster, Mr. Tal Morris, Gwauncaegurwen, are to be heartily complimented.
I GLAIS. I
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I GLAIS. Cy-rddail pregelhu" were held zit Sk-ion Congregational Church on Satur- day evening and Snnday. The pulpit I wad occupied by the Rev. T. E. Nicholas, ot Llangybi (late pastor), who preached some interesting sermons to his oH friends. The meetings were well at. tended, and the discourses much O- preciated. Mr. R. F. Phillips, only son of Mrs. Phillips, of the Masons' Arms, Glais, Swansea Valley, has been granted a com- mission as second-lieutenant in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He took up active duties with his regiment on Mon- day last. Lieut. Phillips, who is only 23 years of age, joined the R.F.A. as a pri- vate at the end of October last. Prior to I joining the Army, Lieut. Phillips was a mining engineer.
I GORSEINON.I
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I GORSEINON. I A demonstration in connection with the Adult and Juvenile Tents of the I.O.R. Bal- ford Unity, Gorseinon, was held on Satur- da,y afternoon. The member6 of both tents, numbering upwards of 500. paraded the prin. cipal etreets headed by the B^chabite Band. Afterwards they were entertained to tea at, the Drill Hall. All the arrangements wero in the hands of Meeers. Joseph Jones arod Samuel Thomas, Adnlt and Juvenile Section respectively, and a committee.
I GOWERTON.I
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I GOWERTON. I Mr. Aubrey Atkins, youngest eon of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Atkins, of Gowerton, has been successful in passing the London City and Guilds Iron and Steel Institute examination. H? came out on top of the liit. Atkirts* is ?ph?yed at the Port Talbot Steel Wor?s. Choir Sunday WM held at St. JmmeWS Ohumb, Gowerton, on Sunday. At the emn- ?ing wer?ee tbom was ma iwwn ?Ntai !M? c. Mr. LJ. H. Williams, assisted by Mr. D. Rees, A.R.C.M. The following contributed:- "Arm, Arm. ye Brave" (Handel), Mr. D. Rees; The Rosary" (Nevin), Mr. Harolrl J.t-mes; "Liftt Up Your Heads" (Coleridge Taylor), choir; "Sod of Abraham" (Mers- delsaohn), Mr. D. Rees; "Un Pen damoiir" (Las Silesu), Mr. H. Jones; solo. Trumpet March," Mr. D. Rees; and "The Glory of the Lord" (Handel, choir. ———,— —————
GOWER. I
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GOWER. I Singularly appropriate for a Gower thanksgiving service is the anthem to be rendered at Llanrhidian's harvest festival —" The Valleys are Covered with Corn." But it would not suit the Rhondda Valleys 1 Llanyrnewydd Church, Penclawdd. has a. fund of its own for sending "smokables" to the members who have joined the forces. By a. social evening at Llangennith, the sum of 17s. was raised for comforts for local soldiers. The little parish of .Ilston has three of its sons at the front, two in the Navy anrl other:, in training. A Newport cleric who has, during the holiday season, taken charge of the parish of Bisliopston, declares that if the service in this quaint and pretty church is typical of that in the neighbouring churhes he has no hesitation in aSirm- ing that the standard aHained is higher than in the churches of South Wales generally. The rendering of the service in St. Teilo's Church picturesquely situated in its peaceful God's acre on the breast of the hill, shows signs of unusual taste and culture, and the lead given by the choir is heartily taken up by the congregation, which, during the holiday month is large both morning and evening.
KIDWELLY.I
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KIDWELLY. I Mr. J. L. Pickard, horticultural lecturer' fiom the University of Wales, Aber- ystwyth, is giving a very successful series of lectures and demonstrations on horti-' culture, beekeeping, etc., at Kidwelly. During the earlier parts of the day he takes classes of school children in nature study excursions. »
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LLANELLY. I Mr. R. Griffiths, M.A.. B.D., London, started his ministry at Park Congrega- tional Church. Llanelly, on Sunday, while the Rev. T. C. Hillard, B.A. (Lond.), formerly of Cylon, Bedford, and Barnstaple, commenced his pastorate ut Hall-Street Wesleyan Church,
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LLANDYSSUL. I The Rev. Thomas James, M.A., pastor of Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Church, Llandyssul, passed away after a long illness on Monday. The deceased gentleman, who was 81 years of age, was ordained to the pastorate of s, Llandyssul chapel in 1868. In August of that year he opened his grammar school, which for 20 years continued to be the most noted of all the preparatory schools in South Wales. The funeral will take place at Seion Chapel Graveyard, Llandyssul, on Thursday.
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LLANGADOCK. At Ammanford Police Court, on Mon- day, David Morris, auctioneer, Llanga- dock, was fined lOt-. in each summons for failing tA produce his driving license of a motor-car when called upon, for not having a license at the time, and for not having a proper identification plate affixed on the car. Signaller Osborne Morgan (Messrs. Mor- gan Brothers). Bee Hive, Llangadock, who went. out with the 1st 4th Welsh to the Dardanelles, is in hospital suffering from dysentery. Signaller Morgan, it will be recalled, was formerly a. teacher at the Council School.. Private Morgan John Griffiths, 4th Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Griffiths, Tyddyn, Llangad- ock. who was re- cently wounded at the Dardanelles, and is at present a patient at the Gov- ernment Hospital, Alexandria. Egypt. Letters have been received from Cor- poral George Wright, who for many months now has been a prisoner of war at Gottingen, Germany, acknowledging the receipt of a parcel of provisions, cigarettes, etc., sent him by friends from Llan- gadock. Another box of edibles has been sent him since, and it is proposed to for- ward yet another toon.
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LLANDEBIE. Half-yearly service were held at the Sion Congregational Church on Sunday last, when the Rev. Curwen Davies, Pontargotbi, wfc the special preacher. He delivered telling sermons at each service, and there %Nvere large congregations. The advisability of an earlier closing of shops in the village is an interesting topic of discussion amongat local tradesmen, and an influential section express themselves frankly in favour of ench a proposal, espe- cially at the present time, when economy is the watchword on all hands. It is felt that on ordinary week-nights the shop's are open an hour later than in Ammanford, without any benefit whatsoever accruing to the ehopkeeping community. The value of busi- ness would not suffer in the least if they were closed an hour earlier, and the trades- men and their assistants would hive more time in v.hich to devote their attention to the public life of the village. They are now cribbed; cabined, and confined" at a time j when their more fortunate comradoo of the V.T.C. are zealously undergoing congenial drills at Lloyd's Yard. A more trying ex- perience for patriotic ardour could not be imagined!
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LLANDILO. There w- a large attendance at the Market on Saturday. Pris ran as follow: Butter, Is. 5d. to Is. 6d. per lb.; in tUbil., Is. 4d. to 19. 5d.; eggs, 7 for Is.; Welsh che. 8d. per lb.; fowls, is. 38. to Is. 4d. per lb.; rabbits, lOu. to lld. each. Good business was transacted at the IJan- dil,) Bridge Mart, when there was a large entry of good be lets, 110 parsing through the ring, most of which were sold at good prices. The best quality made 10. to lid. per lb. Cows and calves were scarce, and sold well at from LIB to £ 23. Some 25 fat calves fetched 6d. per lb. live weight. Seven hundred lambs were disposed of at from 5d to 6d. per lb. Breeders were in good demand. and sold at from 42s. to 55s. About ZM porkers sold at from lis. to 13s. per score The trade in small pigs waa slow. Thew realised from 15&. to 20s. each. Mr. W. N. Jones, the chairman, pre- sided over Wednesday's meeting of the County School Managers. The question of teaching cooking to scholars from the elementary schools was discussed, and it was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the Chairman, he to explain the position to the County Education Autho- rity. and to conunuilicate the result to the Headmaster. The question oi the appoint- ment of an additional teacher was also c.sidered. and it was decided that as this matter was also connected with the cookerv question, that the Headmaster be authorised to advertise for a female teacher at a salary of C100 per annum, but that before taking any steps that the Headmaster should wait for further in- structions from the Chairman. At a meeting of the LlaadiR) Urban I District Cotmcil on Wednesday, the appli- cation of the auctioneers of the mart, Mesrs. Wm. and Walter James, for fresh ternofi, was further oftMtdfwd W-be veooau- • ■» ■ mendation of the committee that a fresh I leas3 for 21 years, determinable in seven or 14 years at six months' notice, the siia. of .£1< to be allowed for each mart, and the payment of auctioneers to be by per- centage, was rejected by six votes to four. The Chairman (Dr. Jones) said that under this scheme, in thco first year they would get nothing, then 25 per cent. of the I profits, and afterwards 30 per cent.
-LLANDOVERY.
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LLANDOVERY. The half-yearly statement of the Llan-I dovery Uuion accounts shows that the average cost per head of th<: inmates was 4s. 3id. per week. j The United Sunday Schools—Methodists, Baptists, and Congregationalists—have de- cided not to take the usual outing away this year. Instead they have held very successful tea and sports. The members of the Williams Panty- celyn Memorial Sunday School have sent birthday cards to Private R. F. Thomas, 1 st-ith Welsh Regiment, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, in recognition of his faithfulness as a member. Mr. Archie Preece, son of Inspector Preeee, also a member at the Memorial Chapel, has joined the R.N.D. at the Crystal Palace, and has just been home on furlough. A recruiting office has now been estab- lished at the Drill Hall, Llandovery, and a vigorous canvass for recruits is to be made, especially amongst farmers sons. Few if any families locally have shown such patriotism as that of Mr. E. B. Nicholl, New-road, who is a brother-in- law of Mr. H. Alfred Thomas, Town Clerk. Mr. Nicholl, sen., is in the Sportsman's Battalion, Pte. Robin Nicholl is in the Swansea Battalion, Ptes. Theodore and Jack Nicholl are now in the Dardanelles. The Red Cross Hospital at Llandovery is closed at the moment, but the staff is anticipating the advent of a number of patients at an early date. Mrs. Anthony, of Camborv House, has again undertaken the duties of matron. Pte. Willie Lane, King's Royal Rifles, who was recently wounded in action, is home on sick furlough. P r i v a t e David Richards, of the 1st- 4th Welsh, who has been wounded in t.he Dardanelles. At pre- sent he is in hospital in Bucks. He is a son of the late John Richards. tanner. His mother lives in Castls-street, Llan- dovery. At Friday's meeting of the Board of Guardians it was reported that the number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight was 20, as against 60 for the cor- responding period of last year. The Master reported that the inmates had been entertained to tea by Major and Mrs. Stewart. Llaufair-ar-y-bryn, and the womeu had received packets of tea, the men tobacco, and the children sweets. The railway employes at Llandovery sta- tion have just sent to their comrades now with the Expeditionary Force in the Dar- danelles, three boxes of cigarettes, through Mr. W. N. Thomas, hairdresser, Stone- etreet. The secretary of the movement was Mr. John James, College View, and the traxsurer, Mr. Aldridge, stationmaster. Gifts of a like nature to Llandovery with the 1/4 Welsh have been made by Councillor J- Nicholas, Central Drug Stores, and Me-rs. T. Roberts and Sons. rrgt. Mesquitta, who is conducting a recruiting campaign in the Llandovery and Ammanford districts, addressed a packed audience at the Llandovery Elec- tric Cinema on Thursday evening. He made a stirring appeal for recruits, dw-It on the seriousness of the position, and laid particular emphasis on the tardiness of farmers' sons in joining the Colour, when in many cases there were as many as four and five strong strapping fellows at home. The Sergeant came into sym- pathetic touch with his audience when he informed them that he had himself been 7 months in the trenches, and returned home wounded. His two brothers had been k-illed-ont- in France in November, and the other in the Dardanelles in May. Having been employed in the capacity of Joint Carting Agent in the service of the L. and N.W.R. and Great Western Companies at Llandovery for the past 40 years, Mr. Richard Shutt retired on the 31st August (says the L. and N.W.R. Gazette.") He is affectionately known by the children at Llandovery as Santa Claus." Born on January 21st, 18-10, he was employed in various positions with the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company in the sixties under Mr. W. D. Phillips (now General Manager of the North Staffordshire Railway) until 1875. when he left the L. and N.W. and G.W. joint I companies upon his appointment as cart- ing agent. There was an unusually small attend- ance at the September fair, and hardly any business was, done. Most of the farmers are busy at the hay and corn harvest. Those who did put in an ap- pearance made tracks for home' at the earliest moment possible. By two p.m. the streets were practically deserted The half-yearly statement of Union ao- counts for the half-year contains some in- teresting matter. There is or was at the time the account was compiled amongst the inmate..1. man rejoicing in the unusual cognomen of Barney Rook. The average cost per head of the inmates Is 4s. 34d. per I week, made up this: Provisions, 2s, 2 £ d.; necessaries, Is. 7id.; clothing, 6|d. It is in- teresting to note in passing that although the cost of provisions, etc., has advanced, that through ,alterations in the diet, which inflict no hardship whatever on the inmates, due regard being paid to the actual needs of each, the cost per head is less than under the old regime. The average cost of the casual visitors ia Is. lOd. The cost of lunatic paupers at the Joint Counties Asylum from October 1st. 1914. to April 1st, 1915, wns f,291 10s. 5d., and the number in the asylum was 29. The garden and pig account shows a profit of P,14 16s. Zd., and the stone account L8 2. 5d. As several inquiries have lately been made by readers for the names of the members of the Assessment Committee, we give them hereMessrs. Thoma- Watkins (chairman), N. Nicholas, David Davies. E. P. Lloyd, Thomas Evans, Wm. Evans, Daniel Lewis. Rees Lewis, T. Davies. C. V. Pryse Bice, Lewis Roderick, and Wm. Thomas. -0
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LLANSTADWELL. A pretty wedding took place at Llan- stadwell Parish Church on Wrednesday, when the contracting parties were Miss Eva IIowells, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howells, of Elm House, and Mr. Warren Hastings, son of Mr. J. Hastings, chief engineer, Goodvick. The Rev. D L. Davies officiated, whilst Mr. S. Jenkins, Neyland, acted as best man. Miss N. Hastings and Miss Ivy Hastings (sisters of the bridegroom) acted a6 1 bridesmaids. 0.
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LLWYNHENDY. I The Rev. D Tudwall Evans, who was I appointed to the general secretaryship of tho Monmouthshire Bautist Association at their quartert. conference at Baasaleg near Newport. Mon.) on Wednesday, was born at Llwynhendy. He was ordained at the Temple, Newport, Mon., in 1905, the only Welsh church in the town, and a church which has taken a new lease of life since the Rev. Mr. Evans became pastor. He is an eloquent speaker, and is in frsquent demand at Cyrau Mawr. He has filled a number of important posts connected with t'he Monmouthshire Bap- tist Association.
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MORRISTON. I Anniversary services were held at the I Wesleyan Chreh. "Morriston, on Sunday, the Revs. F. T. Buckingham, A. W. Wardle. and T. Wheatley bemg the jMt?Mth?s? Qn Monday aftemoon the j annual tea u as held, when a good num- ) ber sat at the tables. In tho evening the Rev. A. W. Wardle, Mrs. T. Wheatley, and others spoke at a public meeting. Shortly after six o'clock on Friday night, a fire broke out in a hay loft ad- joining the Welcome Bakery, Slate-street, Morriston. Fortunately, the outbreak was a very slight one, and was extinguished prior to the arrival of P.S. Thomas and P.C. Baker (129), who had brought a reel and hose Very little damage was done. The sudden death occurred at her resi- dence, Springfield Gardens, Morri&ton, on Sunday morning of Mrs. Bowen, wiuow of the late Mr. Thomas Bowen, watchman, at Upper Forest Tinp?te Works. Dec?=(?4d, who. was 90 years of age, wa.s quite well on Saturday, but was fuond dead in bed en Sunday morning. Sho was well known and held in high esteem at. Morri«tcn, and was a member of the Zion Baptist Chapel. One of her daughters died under similar circum. stances seven months ago. The funeral takes place on Thursday for Zion burial ground.
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MANSELTON. A.t the monthly meeting of the Manseltou and District After-care Committee, the Rev. G. Penar Griffiths presided. Seme of the reports received from helpers showed how great is the need for this work of caring for the boys and girls after they lexve school. Special arrangements are being made to create an interest in the meeting to be held in October, and it is hoped that a very successful meeting will remJt.
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MUMBLES. I Captain Twomey, the Mumbles pier- master, has again resumed his duties on the pier. Captain Twomey is an ex-Navy man, and on the outbreak of war was called up for service. It is said that the Mumbles Pier without the genial captain is like the play of "Hamlet" without the Prince of Denmark. The officers connected with the Mum- bles Red Cross Hospital are not lacking in their efforts in making everything plea- sant and comfortable for the wounded soldiers. Every week a concert is held, and the programme arranged on Friday was of the very best, and was much ap- preciated by the soldiers. There were large congregations at the Victoria. Wesleyan Church, Mumbles, on Sunday, when anniversary serviceci were held. The special preacher was Rev. Frank BaUard, D.D., M.A., London, who perache(- two very eloquent and impressive sermons. The rev. gentleman was also the speaker at the Brotherhood in th-s afternoon, when Mr J. Bevan presided. The speaker bad his address on "Get thee behind me, Satan/ and gave quite a. new interpretation of the meaning of that most difficult pasfage of Scripture,
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MANORDEILO, I Master Willie E. Williams, a pupil of Mr. T. J. Griffiths, headmater of thse Cwrifor Council School, ha3 been successful in ob- taining a Bursar Scholarship at the Llan- dilo County School. He was the first in the list in the county and council schools in -the Llandovery and Llandilo Groups. Mr. Thomas Lewis, Caledfwich, who is 93 years of age. and who up to now has always enjoyed good health, has been stricken down with illness. The sincere wish of his many friends is that he may regain his heaJth and live to be a hundred years old. Willie Waters, late of Penylr.w, now with the Welsh Fusiliers, has just written hcme that he is "top hole" so far as his health is concerned.
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PONTYBEREM. I At Llanelly on Wednesday, Ann George, Rachael Ruston, and Margaret Hearn, of AVheel-row, Pontvberem, were summoned for stealing a quantity of' coal, the pro- perty of the Ammanford Colliery Com- pany, Limited, and fined = £ 1 each.
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PONTARDAWE. I A wedding has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Miss Katherine Gertrude Cox, daughter of Mr. Griffith Cox, of Kingston, Jamaica. and Dr. Ffank Grice Jones, medical superintendent of the North Wales Counties' Asylum, Denbigh. and late of Pontardawe.
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PONTARDULAIS. Miss Roberts, Llandremorfawr, Pontar- dulais, has offered a freehold site for the purpose of erecting a cottage hospital for the rapidly-growing district of l'ontar- dulais. The r ite at which motorists sometimes travel along our busy Swansea-road (the "main" road a3 it is popularly called) is a matter of general and repeated comment. 'Some time ago the Parish Council took up the case with the County .Council, but nothing seems to hive come of it all. The wonder is that serious accidents do not occur oftener. Last Sunday night three young persons were knocked down, and two I at least have boen badly bruised. The marriagd has just taken place of Mr. Tom Owen, 3on of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Owen, Dulais House, and Miss Arian- wen WilUama. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams, Llwynderi, Goppa-road. Street lamps on the "Glamorganshire sido" have not been lit this week. The Llandebie Talybont Council is nothing if no eco- nomical. A wedding of much interest to Pontardu- lais and district was solemnised at Trinity C.M. Chapel, Swansea, cn Tuesday, when ¡ Miss Ellen A. Jenkins, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Rees Jenkins, and of Mrs. Jen- kins, Fountain Hotel, Pontardulais, and Mr John William Thomas, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thorn.vs, James-street, en accountant at the Graigola Merthyr Colliery Offices, were united. The ceremony was per- formed by the Revs. ^Lemuel ioneifi, Goppa, and B. B. Williams, abel. Pontardulais. Tbfc bride, who was charmingly attired in navy blue serge, with f).wn velour hat, was given away by her brother, Mr. T. John Jen- kins. and was attended by her sister, Mrs. B. Jones. Mr. Ben Jones was best man. The honeymoon is being spent in Aberystwyth. d 1 S News ftas just reached P o n t a r- dulais of the death at Marseilles through heart failure o f Alr. Frank Thorne. who was exceedingly popular and well known in Pontar- dulais and district. Mr. Thorne had for the. last 8 years occupied an im- portant post in the tin mines atPenang, Straits Settlements. He had been in indifferent health for some time past, and was on his way home to take a prolonged rest. Deceased was only 40 years of age. He possessed a fine "baritone voice, and was in much demand at 100a.1 concerts. He took much I interest, in athletics also, and was a splendid cricketer. a
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SWANSEA. I r .t¡j¡4V.8. l Official intimation laas beeu received by Mrs. Thomas. 18, Well-street, Swan- sea, that her eon, Private B. Thomas, 6th Leinster F usi- liers* has been killed in the Dardanelles. He has two brothers in his Majesty's Forces—Private T. R. Thomas,tSwansea Battalion, and W. LThomas, R.N.D. The 2nd 6th Welsh Regiment has just i, received from Sir Alfred Mond, Bart.) M.P.. a gift of a dozen bugles. j Four lads came before the tiwansei > Bench on Tuesday, and the court, a J Ittlo ¡ curious, perhaps, atked the mothers to .oma forward. Six Indies immediately presented themselves. The boys were fined 2s. td. each, and any budding mathematician who' desires practice car endeavour to arrive at a computa tJonof how six women with fen; children between them paid the fines. T. Dewsbury, of the Swansea Naval Brigade, will be presented with a medal for life saving on Saturday next at 4 p.m. in Victoria Park, Swansea. The presenfa-! tion will be made by Mrs. John Hodgens, wife of the Commodore- Many Welsh ministers have joined the Army, but the case of the Rev. Llewelyn 1 Lloyd, the eloquent young Angle«?ey preacher, who preached at Crur;-gla. Swansea anniversary some time ago, is somewhat out of the ordinary. Not only has lie gone to Aldershot and enlisted ii-, a transpo 4 driver in the Royal Army j Medical Corps, but Mrs. Lloyd has also i enlisted as a nurse 'for service at the front. The Rev. D. Eurof Walters, M.A.. B.D., the newly-appointed minister of Henrietta- street Welsh Congregational Chapel, is among tho intellects oT Nonconformity His activities -is representative of the British an.i Foreign Bible Society, in wliicli he succeeded Dr. Cyndyllaa Jones, are well known. He is deeply read also in Egyptian. Babylonian, and Assyrian lore as it; affected the Hebrew people The photograph) is of Private Brvll i Vanstone (8310), ofi the 2nd Devout, j who was woundol' on March 10th,; "somewhere iuj France, and w It o m, e x c e p fci official I i* that lie is missing,) no further new- has been receive:].. The relative?, live at 14, Pegler-j -street. Brynliyfryd, j Swansea, would !>■»( glad to obtain any! news of the losti soldier's fate. It was stated on Monday that one small holder under the Glamorgan Count y j Council was making a living from th produce of five. aer-s. A number of Swansea young ladies have been requested to hold themselves in. readiness for Red Cross work, and are ex-! pected shortly to leave' for service abroad., Local coal merchants, according to onei of the best known of them, aro making1 less profit than before the war. Per ton 6s. 2d. (poorer grades 5s. 3d.) is, he says, reckoned as the margin to get the coal to the consumer. In London, he says, thoJ margin is fixed at It) s. per ton. «*.
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TUMBLE. Pte. Charlie Jeu- kins, of the 1,4th Welsh Regiment, who has been killed at the Dardanelles. When war broko out, he was a col- lier at Tumble, and was formerly em- ployed as a farm I servant at Cwnin > Farm. Carmarthen,i
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TRIMSARAN. In connection with the newly-e«tablishedi j Workmen's Institute at Trim&aran, and t4 help to reduce the debt on the building, at; successful concert was held in the village on Saturday evening, Sardis Chapel being kindly placed at the disposal of the com-, mittee for the purpose. The following Bel- gian artistes took part:—M. Nicholas Laoureux, solo violinist; M. Jean Staguet, 'celloist; and M. Guy Guillaume, pianist. Madame E. Hall-Williams, the well-known sopmao. and Mr. James Jones, baritone, as- sisted, whilst Mr. W. J. PhillilM. B.A., Kid- welly. was the accompanist. The Rev. Rees, Curate of Kandovery, presided.-On Sunday evening another enjoyable conoort was given in the same place. There was again a very largo audience. Madame Hall- Williame sang beautifully. M. Guill-,tume gave a. couple of his pianoforte solos, M., Stagul, the 'celloist, played "The First. Caress" (Toksti), and "Forget-me-Not," and M. Liicureux played a couple of brillianft soloe. Mr. W. J. Phillips, B.A., was the ac- companist. The proceeds of the Sunday concert were gi\en to the Belgian Centra* Fund.
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WAUNARLWYDD. With a view to providing comforts for local soldiers and sailors during the coming winter, an enthusiastic meeting was held at the Shepherds Hall. Mr. John Rowlands, F.R.S.L., schootmaster, was appointed chairman, and the secre- tarial duties were entrusted to Mr. Witt Hollingdale, while Mr. B. J. Clarke was chosen treasurer. It was decided to hold a benefit concert on October 0th, and in the meantime Gowerton Male Voice Party will he approached. A strong committee has been got together, and no stones will 1)(\ left unturned in the direction of bring- ing matters to a successful issue.
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YSTALYFERA. iM. r* Tom Morgan, rare collector, Ystaly- fera, has been appointed temporarily as riuj-erintendent fate collector for the parish of Llanguicke. [District News Continued an Nfst Pace.]