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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.

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