Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

AMMANFORD. I A oollier named Evan John Fvarns, mar- ried, of Tycroee, met with an accident at Die Pantyffynon Colliery on Saturday morning. A fall of stone cauæd him to te badly crusted, and lie had to be con- reved home on-a stretcher. A lecture on Gurnos was given by IIr. J. Brynach Davies, Lhunfyrnach. to I the Ammanford Cvmrodorion on Friday tÏg-ht. The cha-cacteristics of the well- tnown eisteddfod condiictor and poet- ¡ sreacher were well pourtrayed by the lec- f turer, who at the close* was highly compli- nented upon his intesesting discourse. Rev. E. J. Eosser Eva.ns presided, and :hOEP> who spoke were Amanwy, Gwilym klvrddin, and Gwili. The following are the figures of rainfall r',r Ammanford daring 1915. The record lias been kept hy Mr. David Thomas, the Council's surveyor, who has taken great :-are to ensure accuracy. A total rain- fall of 50.64 inches is recorded. The wettest day of the year wa." the IGtli of February, when between 9 a.m. that day and the following morning 2.33 inches of rain fell. On the evening of June 10th, 1.94 inches of rain fell in less than two hoars. The figures for each month are: January, 4.2cins. on 22 days; February, 10.05 on 22 days; March, 1.68 on 9 days; I April, 2.05 on 1:1 days; May. 2.63 on 12 1 days; June, 3.91 on 9 days; July, 5.15 on. 17 days; August, 2.54 on 18 days; Sept., 1.43 on 13days: October. 2.S8 on 19 days; November, 3.61 on 11 days; and Decem- ber, 10.13 on 27 days.

BRYN AMMAN. I Much enthusiasm prevailed over the re- I hirn oi Chauffeur Lemuel Roberts of the Motor Transport section, and A.B Aneurin Jones and A.B. Eben Richards. of the crew of the lost King lawa-d VII., at Brynammaji on ilondaj" evening. The versatile J. Pentir Thomas occupied the chair, and kept the audience in a happy mood throughout the proceeding. Sergt. Phillip Evans, of the Military Police had an enthusiastic send-off at the Trgeyb Arms on Saturday evenina, when a large number of his old friends >!?t. Mr. Haveloek Roberts presided. Messrs. Harry Rees. J. L. Steven, W. D. Dargee, A. Rees, W. Rees, J. Jtlees, Jack Venon, and Ja?k Ropkm (Cwmllvnfell), also sang. Messrs. Jack Lewis, Arthur Dennis. Dd. Willims. Billo Will:lams? Brynamman, and Joe Oram, Garnant, (comic), gave songs. Mr. Ted Moses I accompanied.

BURRYPORT. j On Wednesday evening a social wa1 held at Bethany Schoolroom, Burryport, 11 to welcome the large number of new mem- bers who have lately come to Bethany Church. Sext Tuesday the Rev. Recs Griffiths,) M.A., B.D., Park Church, Llanelly, vfill I deliver a lecture at the Fjtglish Cong re- j gational Church. Bnrryport, on Witi- "La the Old Testament." jj On Monday night Private W. John, of j the 9th Welsh, left Burryport to return to the front. He came home on a short j leave last week. He was formerly a fur- i naceman at the Aehburnham Tin Works. At a meeting of the Burryport and Pembrcy Comiorts for Soldiers and Bailors' Committee held on Thursday, it j was stated that the wife of a local soldier j now at the front had not yet received any allowance from the War Office. It was also stated that her rent had been raised by 2s. 6d. per week. A concert was held at the Parish Hall, Burryport. on Saturday, under the aus- pices of the Burryport Branch of the British Red Cross Society. Commandant Garnons Williams, agent to the Earl of A^hburnham, presided, and Mrs. Xevill, Llanelly, presented the 15 nurses who had pi^sseid with their home nursing certifi- cates. The musical programme was con- tributed by Nurse Davies* Mr. Fred Gill, Miss Maud Lewis, Mr. Richard John Davies, Mr. Peregrine, Miss Kate Morris, Miss Winnie Baber, Mr. Richard Lewis, The Cherubs, Mr. Parry, Mr. J. Bonn ell, The Knuts, Mr. Albert Rowlands, The Bhovs, and Nobel's Party. Thanks were accorded to Dr. Owen Williams and :Nurse Davies, who had trained the nurses. A meeting of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Comforts Committee was held at Burry- port on Thursday.. It was reported that the sum of JE6 2s. had resulted from the organ recital given by Mr W. T. Richards, A.V.C.M., at I St. Mary's Church, on Sunday evening. A vote of thanks was ac- oorded Mr. Richards, and the church authorities for their kindness. It was de- cided to draw a cheque for CIOO to send a present to the men from Burryport and Penibrey (120 in all) on home service. A subcommittee was formed to consider the best infans of having the soldiers' letters printed and circulated in the district. It was also decided to send parcels to fifteen men who had gon to the front during the past fortnight.

CWMLLYNFELL. I An enthu-siaftic nd-off was held at the Mountain Hare Hotel, Cwmllynfell, the departing heroes being Privates D., S. Pamuel, Willie Thomas, F. Izzard, D. W. •Morgan. Songs were rendered by Messrs. D. W. Jones, Jack Venn, D. J. Davies, T. W. Jones, T. Timothy Davies, Lewis Wil- liams, and Gaskin. Mr. D. W. Jones ably accompanied. A collection was taken for the boys. Mr. T. W. Jones presided.

CARMARTHEN. Mr. Wm. Bowen. of Lan, Cwmffodd. was on Saturday co-opted a member of the Carmarthen Bural District Council in the place of Mr. Evan Bowen, who re- signed his seat on becoming a member of the County Council. TALKATIVE POLICEMAN. I David 1-ewis, an ex-Me.tropoiitan police- man, was brought up on a warrant at Car- marthen on Tuesday in respect of arrears due to his wife under a niaintermnee omer. It appeared that Lewis had paid the amount when arrested, but disputed his liability, stating that he had lived with his wife since the order was made. The Beanch found that the wife was entitled to the money. Lewis was al-io summoned for assault- ing his wife. When asked if he wished file case to be proceeded with that day, defendant Eaid, Yep. right away then; finish with her. I will wash my hands of her now. Wash it off." Defendant commenced to shout and j passed some insulting remarks to his wife. Head Constable Mayall: If you don't be quiet you will be put in the cells. Complainant said that defendant caine to the houae in a temper and struck her with his fist in the face, causing her nose to bleed A policeman had to put. him out. Defendant was fined 10s., and also bound over to keep the pence.

COCKETT. I The monthjy meeting of tho Cockett Parish Council was held on Tuesday at *AJesandra-road Board Rjxmg. Swan- sea, Mr. J. Davies presiding. Reports '"f'f'r(' presented from the differ- ent local libraries. Dunvant asked for £ 5 worth cf books additional, and a new cupboard; Waunarlwvdd wanted also L5 worth of books. "Tn the discussion, it was held that the .Council was under a certain obligation to assist in establishing a library at Sketty, and, in any evc-nt, economy was now very jieeeerary. < '■>rse<uently the Council de- cided to "I i matter for a month. T ————————————————————————————— ;0 An item on the agenda WJVS "Disquali- A.tion of Mr. T. Bennett Williams and filling of the vacancy." This was be- cause Mr. Williams had been absent from jbix consecutive meetings. But Mr. Wil- liams was now present; consequently he .was re-inatated. A letter from the Rural District Coun- cil asked for assistance to the National Fund for Welsh Troops, comnionly known as the Mrs. Lloyd George Fund. The Clerk said several parish councils had done very well. Members generally, .i ilowovei-, considered that a good deal had .been done in the parish last Saturday, j Mr. Jenkin Thomas moved that they j take the matter up. a.nd this was decided on. leaving the working out to local com- miJtt,ees of the Parish Council in the j various wards. A letter from Mr. Stanley Cook, of the Chamtier of Commerce Committee, asked ior assistance for the Red Cross Fund. After a lot of discussion, and a pretty general contention that Waunarlwydd and other places were doing all they could in this direction, it was decided that each member of the council should i,con tribute Is. per month to this fund.

CLYDACH. At the Clydach Police Station on Tues- day, afternoon Mr. R. W. Beor (deputy coroner) conducted an inquiry into the death of the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Parry, of the Vardre, Clydach, who was run over by a motor vehicle about a fortnight ago. The child died on Sunday last. The evidence showed that the deceased met his death accident- ally, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. — *L

FFORESTFACH. A con-osrt was held at Bethlehem, Qadle, Mr. Thos. Jenkins presiding. The proceeds are to be handed over toO iLr. David Jones, Pare. The artistes were: Mies H. WiUiams, Ynysfeaswe; Madame SL Keane, Swwneea; Mr. George Benneit. Loughor: Miss Annie Thomas, Gendros; Misa Winnie Thomas. Gendroe; the accompaaiist being Miag L. J. EvanE, Fforestfach.

GOWER. I The remains of Mr. William Eynon, second coxswain, who lost his life in the Port Eynon lifeboat tragedy on New Year's Day, and whose body was washed ashore at Newton Pool on Sunday, was brought at -'?,ewton I'<)-o l on ?' from Porthcawl on Tuesday for interment at the village graveyard. The marriage took place on Saturday morning at Clyne Church, Blackpill, of Mr. James Harris, the well-known gard- ener and nurseryman, and Mrs. Stirling. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H. S. Williams (the vicar of Oystermouth). The honeymoon is being spent in London. The death took place on Saturday at Glen View, Parkmill, of Mr. John I Edwards, late of South gate. The deceased -who was 85 years of ag(-vai a well- known farmer in Gower, and very highly respected on the peninsula. In former days he used to rear and breed a good stock of cattle, and was a frequent ex- hibitor at the local cattle shows. His wife predeceased him a few years ago. NATIONAL LIFEBOAT SOCIETY I GRANT. The Committee of Management of the Royal National Lifeboat Society at the last meeting voted, with an expression of deep sympathy, the sum of £ 400 for the beneiit of the dependant relatives of the two men who lost their lives on the occasion of the Portevnon lifeboat accident on 1st. Jan. They also sent a special letter of thanks to Mr. F. le Boulanger, the honorary secretary of the branch for his valuable and indefatigable assistance on this occasion.

HENDY. I Hendy Choral Society (Mr. Joseph Thomas, L.T.S.C., conductor), won the chief choral contest at Eesolven eisteddfod on Saturday. This is the third important victory for this clever young combination to gain during the last four weeks. An ambulance competition was held at Hendy Council Schools on Saturday. Dr. G. J. Williams, M.B., Pontardulais, adju- dicated. and eight teams drawn from Pon- tardulais, Pontlliw, and Grovesead had entered. The awards were: 1, Pontardu- lais A (Gapt. J. Mathias); 2, Pontjliw A (Capt. T. Bevam); 3, PontarduJais B (Capt. J. Larder). PARISH MEETING. I At a parish meeting of the Hendy Light- ing Committee, held at the Counc-il Schools, Mr. H. J. Griffiths presiding, the minutes of the joint meetings of the Llandilo-Talybont and of the Llanedy Lighting Committees were read together, with a list of the prices charged for gas in j towns of similar size and conditions to Pontardulais within a radius of twenty I miles, which showed that the increase de- J manded by the Gas Company, both for public and for private consumption is con- siderably higher than in any other town. On the motion of Mr. T. W. Morgan (Hendy), seconded by Mr. William Croft, it was unanimouly decided that the "Area" approve of the action taken by the joint committee in terminating their con- tracts with the Gas Company on the 5th in?t. The meeting further wked the joint committee to take further drastic mea- sures in the matter. It was also resolved to invite the tradesmen of Pontardulais and Hendy to confer with the two lighting committees with a view of organising a general movement against the excessive prices charged for gas in the place.

LLANGADOCK. I The collection taken at Llangadock on I the occasion of Mr. T. W. James' lecture I on Sea Powir was c9 3s. 3d., not El 3s. 3d. as has been stated.

LLANDILO. I Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Sons, Carmarthen, conducted the fortnightly sale of stock at the Llandilo Bridge Mart this week. There was a large entry of cattle, but the demand was not brisk. —————

LLANBYSSUL. The Rev. E. D. Henry, the vicar-elect of Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, preached his farewell sermon at the Parish Church of Llandyssul on Sunday night to a crowded congregation. Few vicars proved so active during a period of four yea re as Mr. Henry. He carried out several extensive improvements at the Parish and Mission Churches, which he leaves without a peTiny debt. He is a popular preacher, and one who speaks his mind," as the common saying goes. Prior to his appointment at Llandyesnl, MJU Henry held the curacy of St. Jude's, Sifcfosea.

LLANDEBIE. I Mr. John Beynon, Angel-terrace, Llan- debie, has been appointed secretary vo the Corner House Lodge of the Bristol and West of England Friendly Society. A public welcome was accorded at the National Schools to Pte. W. II. Davies and Driver Tom Beynon, both of whom have returned home wounded, Mr. T. Mayberv presiding. A concert held in aid of Mr. William Jones, Llandebie, who has been ailing for years, proved thoroughly successful. One of the oldest inhabitants of the parish has passed away in the person of Miss Louisa Morgan, formerly of Llan- gwyddi'an Farm, at th age of 83 years. At the funeral the Revs. H. Morgan and Corris Davies took the service at the house, and the Vicar (Rev. D. W. Thomas, M.A.), at the church. The mourners were: Mr D. Morgan (brother); Mrs. Morgan, Dafen, Llanelly (sister-in- law); Mr. and Mn. J. Jones, Llanelly; Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Llanelly; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Dafen; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Morgan, Llandebie; Missee Fanny and Beatrice Thomas, Tycroes; Messrs. Stephen and Eben Thomas, Tycroes; Messrs. Stanley and Fred Thomas, Llan- debie; and Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Margaret-street, Ammanford (all ziephews and nieces). Figures of rainfall for last year at Llandebie, furnished by Mr. Robt. Mat- thews, schoolmaster, show a grand total of 49.03 inches. The wettest month was Dec-ember, when rain fell to the depth of 9.77 inches, and the wettest day was ¡ February 17th, when 1.76 inches were recorded. I

LLANDOVERY. I Another hatch of wounded soldiers have arrived at the Red Croes Hospital at Llandovery. Pte. Alfred Thomas, son of Councillor R. Thomas, Mafeking Villa, who is with the New Zealanders, and was seriously wounded in the Dardanelles, is now gradually recovering after having spent many months in hospital, and is home on sick leave Farmers and other poultry breeders in the vicinity who have been sufferers from the depredations of foxes will rejoice to hear that Mr. Rees Jones, Pant, Telych, has at short intervals lately killed four vixens, and thus materialy assisting in arresting the propagation of the pests. Whilst following his employment at the Lead Mines, Llandovery, Dd. James Phil- lips, aged 15 years, caught hLs arm in the cogs. He was taken to the Swansea Hospital, where it was found his arm was badly crushed. He was detained. I Mrs. Pryce Rice, Llwynybrain, has just entertained the inmates of the Workhouse with pastries, cake, etc. She also gave each adult male two ounc.es of tobacco, the women shawls and aprons, a complete afternoon tea set to the sick females in the sick ward, and toys and books to the chil- dren. Mrs. Pryse Rice sent word regret- ting her inability to attend owing to a cold. Miss Nest Fryse Rice distributed the presents. The caterers were Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins. Oak House. On the motion of the Master, seconded by Howell Lewis, an inmate, the donor was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, and Miss Nesta Pryse Rice for distributing the presents. On Sunday Inspector Preece, New-road, held a prayer meeting at the House, and distributed a large basket of oranges among the inmates. The nett proceeds from the Llandingat Church annual social," after clearing all expenses, is £11 9s. 6d. This sum will be devoted to the Church House Funds. Thi6 was the first appeal made during the year for monetary assistance to this or any other fund connected with Llan- dingat Church, and the result is most gratifying. The Rev. D. Edmondes OWN (vicar) presided, whilst the programme of songs and recitations was in the capable hands of the conductor, the Rev. W. D. Eyans, Y Dolau.—A concert having for its object the provision of comforts for those brave Llandovery boys who are in the trenches fighting for our comfort is to be held on Thursday evening.

MUMBLES. I The proceeds of the Red Cross concert recently held at the Promenade Pavilion, Mumbles, realised X341 2s, 3d., which has been handed over to Mrs. Perkins (com- mandant) in aid of the funds of the Mumbles Red Cross Hospital. Danycoed Red Cross Hospital, which was recently handed over to the Red Cross Society by Messrs. Cory Yeo, W. T. Farr and S. L. Gregor, is to be lit up with electricity. The power is being supplied from Clyne Castle. The work of installa- tion is in the hands of Messrs. Thomas and Furneaux, Swansea. Sergeant-Major Geoffrey Gravenor, of the 3/3rd Battalion, Monmouthshire Regi- ment, who has been recommended for the D.C.M. by General French for dis- tinguished service in the field is a brother to Mrs. C. T. Lowe, of 3d, Castleton, Mumbles, and brother-in-law to Mr. C. T. Lowe, the well-known printer, Salubrious- passage, Swausea.. Mrs. Lowe has t.-o I tirothers and over 30 near relatives with tbe Colours. BEQUESTS TO CHARITIES. Mise Catherine Mary Dawe, of 24, Caetleton-terrace, Mumbles, near Swan- sea, who dred on the 27th October last left estate of the gross valuo of £ 16,576, of which £ 13,441 is net personalty. Pro- bate has been granted to Mr. Thomas Noon Talfourd Strick, of 29, Fisher-street, Swansea, solicitor, .and Mr. Geo. Hnry Strick, of Cefn Bis'hen, Lower Cwm- twrch, Swansea Valley, works manager. The te&tatrix left £100 per annum to IAJoCY Thorisa Hodgson Potts; R20 to the Swansea and Eye Hospitals; q,20 to the Swansea & South Wales Institute for the IJlind; £10 to the Girls' Orphan Home, Swansea; ilo to the Girls' Friendly Society Lodge, Avenue D'.Jena, Paris; £ 100 to Thomas Noon Talfour Stride; £750 upon trust for Mary Moiri-ce; £ 1,500 upon trust for Seymour EoriÆscue Morrice. Her real estate at St. Budeaux, Devon, is lett upon trust for her cousin, Edward Dawe, and the residue cf her estate she left upon truSt for George Henry Strick, for life with remainder upon trust for Catherine Gwenllian Strick. GETTING HIS OWN BACK. Charles Cottle, lighthouse-keeper, was summoned at the Swansea County Police Court for assaulting William James Lloyd Davies.uncertificated teacher,Oystermouth School, on January 10th.—Mr. Ivor Evans prosecuted, and Mr. J. Evan Rowlands de- fended. There v. as a cross-summons. William Jamet; Lloyd Davies, uncertifi- cated teacher, said that on the 10th he corrected five children, among them being Edwin Cottle. He gave them each a plow with a cane on the open hand, and sent them back to their places. They laughed at him. The children went out for recrea- tion at 10.30, and while Mr. Morgan and himself were watching the children form up to return, defendant Cottle jumped over the wall and knocked him down. lie said: I've had my own back; I'm satis- fied." Wfitncts replied that he would have his own back, and hr- would hear further of it. Defendant asked him why he didn't join the Army, and witness replied he was too late; he had joined the Army. Cross-examined by Air. Rowlands: He knew the regulation that the headmaster only (should inflict corporal punishment. The headmaster had not relegated this power to him. He bad in oue case apolo- gised ior beating a child. The headmaster had told him not to beat children again. He didn't admit that he had an ungovern- able temper. There had been complaints about his beating a boy named Baglow. It was not true that tho little girl had com- mitted no offence save asking another girl in a whisper for a ruler. lie would swear that he did not punish those five children more than orace that morning. One httle girl he punished more than once. By Mr. Evaiil: lIe considered tb,at he had authority to punish the children, and was answerable only to the public authorities. David Owen, a pupil teacher, said he saw defendant jump over the wall and knock Mr. Davies down. The tap given to the little girl was only a slight one. By Mr. Rowlands Ho did not hear Cottle bay, You have beaten my child." After the blow was struck, Mr. Cottle said to Mr. Davies, If you want to hit anybody, don't hit a little girl, but hit Alfred Morgan, ;tsei £ fant master, said he was in the school yard at the time of the assault. He heard a sound, and look- ing round, saw DaÚes on the ground and Cottle over him in a nghting attitude. He didn't hear anything mid. He ex- &mined the child's hand, but found no mark. Cross-examined by Mr. Rowlands: No one had given Davies permission to punish, but it was a custom, being done in every school. Mr. Rowlands: Being wrongly done? Witness: No doubt. By Mr. Evans; So far as the regula- tions were concerned, teachers were re- ¡ sponsible only to the Education I Authority. Arthur Ivor Davics, headmaster, said that on the girl's oompkiint he had in- vestigated. The girl had been punished on the tip of the fingers. Ho saw no mark or swelling on the finger, and he considered the punishment had been very light indeed. Mr. Rolands: Did you give any authority to this man to punish? Witness: No. He had (continued witness) spoken to Davies on every occasion that complaints had been made. Phyllis Collier, one of the little girls who had been punished," was called. Mr. Rowlands said his client did not object to his children being corrected, but to its being inflicted by any but the headmaster. Cottle was a man of excel- lent character. Defendant said he iveiit up io Davies and said, You struck my child again? He said, No, did I?" in a sneering wav. Witness replied, If you aro an Englishman, beat not my child'. Then, said witness, I struck a blow and hit him down. Davies then got up and said, You blax-kgua rd! You are the big- gest blackguard in Mumbles! but, added witness. my character proves otherwise." Mr. Erans: Did you think it a right thing to strike tie teacher in the presence of the children? Witness: I was under great provocation. Cottle was fined 20s., Rnd the case against the teacher was dismissed.

MORRISTON. There was a large attendance at the .1 Tabernacle Schoolrcrom, Morriston, on Tuesday, when, under the auspices of tho Young People's Guild, a musical pro- gramme was provided by the scholars of the Pentrepoeth Sunday School (one of the branches of the Tabernacle Chaijel). The pastor (Rev. J. J- Williams) presided. A number of very pleasing choruses*, in- cluding Y Gwanwyn" and Na.nt y Mynydd were rendered by the children's choir, conducted by Mr. John Davies. The remaining part of the programme, which was equally as pleasing, was as follows: Penillion singing. Mr.' W. Morgan's class and Messrs. W. D. Morris and E. Edwards; recitations, Miss Beryl John, Miss Maggie Davies, Master Hd. Davies: songs. Miss A TInie MorganR. Mrs. D. F. Edwards: pianoforte, Miss Evelyn Morris, Miss Elsie Palmer; duet, Miss Annie Morgan and Mr. D. R. Moran' pianoforte and violin d?t. Miss Mary Bf? and Miss Elsie Palmer. Miss R. j. Edwards accompanied. Carmel Church is not one of the largest in Morriston, but has the good record of having 36 of its members and adherents with the Colours. The mem- bers have subscribed eo 8IS to supply each with The Soldiers' and Sailors' Pocket Book," published jointly by the Baptist and Congregational Unions, end they I have also supplied their "boys" with scarves, etc. A collection is made every -=-_o>I. :IIII! Sunday in co the soldiers' and sailors' ■box in the lobby, and as many as 10 to 15 of the above number receive gifts or money every munth. There was a large fitter!fc?ee at the Horeb Schoolroom, Morriston, on Thurs- day evening, when the can tab. entitled "A Day in the Woods" was performed in full character by the Horeb Juvenile Choir. Mr. William Davies. schoolmaster, presided. The cantata has twice pre- viously been performed very successfully, and Thursday night's performance, which was given to aid the Fund for the British Prisoners of War in Germany, was etfually successful. The chief parts were taken by the following: Misses Lottie J. Samuels, Beatrice M. Williams, Violet Rees, Maude Samuels, Ma,ggie Jones, Sarah DMi, Sarah Evans, Morfydd Clement. I/iraie Evans, Lizzie H. Shipton, Messrs. O. Lloyd. E. Rees andG. Morgans. Mr. Herbert Francis was the conductor, and Mies M. A. Morgans, R.A.M., accom- panied. There was an excellent attendance at the Horeb Chapel, Morriston, on Sunday evening, when an organ recital was given by Dr. D. Vaughan Thomas, M.A., Swamsea. Councillor David Matthews, J.P., presided. Dr. Thomas played a number of selections in a style which wtks highly appreciated. ,Somo excellent solos were rendered by Miss Beatrice Burnett (National winner), soprano; and J Miss Gladys Bromham, Manseltün, con- tra lto. A number of pleasing renderings were given by th$Tabernacle Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr A. R. Lewis, and Mr. D. J. Lloyd, L.T.C.L., ably accom- panied. The recital was the 5th of a series which have been given, at the, chapel, and the members are to be con- gratulated not oniv for their c?orts on behalf of various war hmds. but also -?n securing the services of 6uch eminent I organists as haT aready been heard.

I PO-NLTARDAWE. The death took place at her home in Uplands, Pontardawe, on Monday night, of Mrs. Mary Jenkins, widow of the Ïp te Mr. Daniel Jenkins, auctioneer, :ind mother of Mr. Owen Jenkins, iiew&-t g.1, The Cross, Pontardawe. The deceased who was 65 years of age, had been in fail- ing health for several months past. Mr-s. Ann Lewis, Onarr Cottage, Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, also passed away at her home on Monday in her 81st year, after a severe illness of over two months. She was one of the oldest and most highly respected inhabitants of Alltwen, and one of the most faithful members of the chapel and Sunday school. Her husband pre-deceaecd her about 20 years ago. There was a large attendance at St. Peter's Schoolroom, Pontardawe, on Thursday evening, to honour Private H. Edwards, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, prior to his return to Canada. Private Edwards acted for a number of years as deputy clerk to the Pontardawe Guardians, but about three years ago emigrated to Canada. When war broke out he Immediately responded to the call of the Mother Country. It will be re- inombered that Private Edwards was gassed whilst in action in May last, and for a number of months was confined to hospital in London. Councillor Owen Davies, who presided, spoke of the many good qualities of Private Edwards. The Rev. Joel Davies, M.A. (the vicar), presented Private Edwards with a sub- stantial purse of gold on behalf of the friends of the Pontardawe district. The Vicar referred to the respect and admira- tion which the inhabitants of Pontardawe had for one who had faced death in the service of King and country. Private Edwards suitably responded. Speeches followed by Mr. D. Davies (rate collector), Mr. John Rees (sample passer at the steel works), Mr. D. T. Lloyd, Mr. W. A. Thomas (secretory of the move- ment), and the Rev. D. J. Arter. The musical programme gone through during the evening was arranged by Mr. Harry Jenkinp, tho-o who took part in- cluding Misses Elsie and Ethel Bibbs (recitations), Master E. Irons (pianoforte solo), Mr. J. J. Williams (recitation), Messrs. D. C. Jones, David Thomas, and loan Williams (solos). Mr. Harry Jenkins accompanied. I

PONTARDULAIS, I The Rev. Charles Davies, of Cardiff, has concluded a most successful series of New Year services here under the auspices of the local Free Church Council. In connection with the Welrh National Day to be held here next Saturday, an entertainment will be held in the evening, the proceeds of which will go to augment the funds. Tho programme is being ar- ranged by Mrs. Leyshon Davie<?, F.V.C.M., and is all exceptionally interesting one. The annual rent audit of the Clayton estate was lield at the Black Horse Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. L. H. Goodwyn (agent) presided at the dinner to the tenants, and he was supported by Mr. J. Davies (sub-agent) and others. In- teresting speeches were delivered bv Messrs. John V\hito, Talyclyn; T. Roberts, Pontyberem; and the agents. aii- d tlip w,.Tifz;. Mr. Goodwyn emphasised the increased responsibilities in view of the present nt- tention paid to agriculture by the Govern- ment. Wtlliam Hopkin, a young man from Graigeefnparc, was crushed between some h runs whilst following his employment itt Graigola Merthyr Colliery on Tuesday. MMs Mary (?rtrude Thomas, certifi- cated miotress at the infants' 6Chool, ha? b?-cJVinad? the redpien t of a number cf I very interesting presentations on the occasion of her leaving to take up an educational appointment in Spain. From j I her colleagues at the Council Schools I (three departments) Mi? Thomas re- ceived a dressing ca? elegantly htt?d. Miss M. E. Davif (headmistress) handed jover the gift. Miss Thomas was pre- sented with a gold watch and othsr gifts ¡ from the Batd of Hope and the Women's Sisterhood at Hope Congregational Chapel. Miss Williams, Ffosyrefail, made the presentation, while Dr. D. Lloyd Morgan (chairman), Nur? PriM? Mesat?.; Corporal Jc?iah Jones, .A.M.C., John GriSLtl?, and 1. L. Danæ &nd others I spoke. DRINKING IN COLLIERIES. I At the Swansea County Police Court on I Wednesday Frank Smith, crane driver, I and Geo. I-Ain-3 were summoned for a breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act by being on the premises of the Mountain Colliery in an intoxicated condition on New Year's Eve. Mr. Henry Thompson prosecuted; Mr. J. Evan Rowlands de- fended. Evidence was given by Ernest Powell, banksman, and John Lewis Jones, time- keeper, that defendants had been in a hut with their landlady and others, and that two flagons of beer and an empty whisky bottle were found with them. Both said to the time-keeper it m-tts New Year's morning, and they were having a jollifica- tion. P.C. Owen testified to the defendants having been drunk, though they denied it. The Chairman said the magistrates were agreed that the case had been proved. They r-agarded it as a serious case; there was too much drinking in collieries, and it must be put a stop to. Defejndajits were fined 40s. each syid ordered to pay advocate's fee.

SKETTY. ) At tfce close of lii^ serman in St. Paul's Cluirch, Sketty, oil Sunday even- ing, the Rev. H. J. Stewart, vic& £ > re- ferred to the loss in France a fortnight ago, of Harry lsaaer, C.L.B. Battalion, King's Royal Rifles, one of the Sketty Church Lads' Brigade boys. Isaacs, he j said, was a boy of good character, and had become a finely-built young man of 19. He expressed deep sympathy with I the sorrowing relatives. j

I SWANSEA. Mr. H. Leslie Hvett. of ;),5, Malvern-' -terrace, Swansea, has been gazetted a first lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery. Thomas Miers, smelter, a deserter from the Royal Garrison Artd-ilery at Woolwich, was at Swansea on Monday remanded to awpit an escort. At Swans'? Police Court on Monday, At Swans-a lolico Co3irt on jNfondLy.1 off-license in Oxfcrd-street was transferred to Mr. John Williams. A verdict of natural causes was returned at Swansea on Saturday, at an inquest held on the body of Lilian Grace Jackson aged 7 months. Mrs. Belell, of 21, Beach-street, Swan- sea, has received official intimation to the effect that her husband, Acting Bombar-j dier Herbert Belell, 5th Ammunition Column, was killed in action on May 30th, 1015. The Swansea Harbour Bill to postpone the repayment of certain mortgages granted by the Swansea Harbour Trustees Tuesday passed the standing order stage, and was sent for first reading next Session. Sir Alfred Mond put down a qucs-! hon with the object of ascertaining what is being done in the way of pooling rail- way wagons. The Board of Trade has given very little information in regard to the matter. An eleven-year-old boy name Thomas Murray, of Green-row, Swansea, was treated at the Hospital on Tuesday even- ing for a bite from a bull-dog above the left ankle. A piece of flesh was taken completely away. Among the patients at the Swansea Red Cross Hospital is Charlie Uzzell, the Swansea water polo goalkeeper. Called up as a reservist in the early stages of the war, Uzzell came home with frost bite some months ago. On Friday afternoon a small fire occurred on the premises owned by Mr. Freeman, pawnbroker, St. Mary's-street, Swimsea. The tire was easily extinguished by means of a few buckets of water. The origin of the fire i,3 not known. News has reached Mrs. Phillip, Aberdy- herfhi-etreet, Hafod, that Lance-Corporal D Thomas, of the Swansea Battalion, Is now lying Óck at the Base Hospital. He was in the 3rd Welsh before the outbreak of the war. Prior to the war he was employed at the Graigola Fuel Works. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Mary Thomas, wife of Mr. John Thomas, 19. Cradock-street, Swansea, foreman en- gineer at the Cambrian Dry Dock. iirs. Thomas had been an invalid for many years, and she had borno her illness with a fortitude which made her sick room one of the most pleasant chambers in S wansea. An enthusiastic audience filled tl-ie schoolroom of Philadelphia Chapel, I Hafod, on Monday night for the purpose of welcoming home Private Sam Palmer, B.A.M.C., of Freeman-street, Bryn-I hyfryd, from the front. Private Palmer i was invalided home a little while ago i from the Dardanelles wounded in the leg by shrapnel. We regret to announce the death J of Mrs. Jane Yorath, the wife of i Mr. Thomas Yorath, 12, Bernard-street, Swansea, who formerly carried on busi- ness as a draper in High-street, and has for many years been a deacon of Mount Pieasant Baptist Church. Caer-street, Swansea, was decorated with flags and bunting on Saturday, to mark the arrival home from the front of Corpl. Sid Howell, of the M.T., A.S.C. Corpl. Howll has been at the front for the last nine months, and has een a lot of heavy fighting. lie is a son of Mr. Geo. Howell, newsagent, Caer-street, Swansea. Mr. Ð. T. Roberts, P.A.S.I., having completed five years' service with Messrs. Leeder and Sons as articled pupil and improver, lias now gone into partnership with his father, Mr. E. G. Roberts, of Messrs. Edward Roberts and Son, Swan- sea, one of the oldest established firms of auctioneers and surveyors in South Wales. The Mayor of Swansea (Ald. T. Merrells, J.P.), has reived a postcard from Pte. F. Taylor, 11th Rifle Brigade, which reads as follows" Your gift of pipe and tobacco to hand, for which many thanks. It makes one feel ever so much happier when they know that the people at home think of them. You will no doubt be pleased to hear that, thanks to the different funds in England, we get an issue of cigarettes or tobacco every week." A meeting of the creditors of John Morgan, of 14, New Orchard-street, Swan- sea, formerly grocer, now working as a labourer, was held at the Official Re- ceiver's Office, Swansea, on Wednesday. The receiving order was gazetted 3rd January, 1916. Debtor's accounts showed: Liabilities (unsecured), £ 142 0s. Id; assets, £29 10s.; deficiency, 2112 10s. Id. The causes of failure, as alleged by debitor, were: Wife's illnees, the war, and bad debts. No resolutions were passed, and the Official Receiver remains trustee. Private Johnna Seacoinbe. who, after experiencing a book full of ad- ventures, has returned to his home at 18, Vincent-street, Swansea, after having been wounded. Private Soacombe, who belonged to the 2nd Welsh Regiment, left England on January 23rd, 1915, and was wounded at Ypres on February 10th. It will be remembered that he was reported killed, but later his sister got news from him as a wounded prisoner of war in Belgium. After varied experiences in German war-prisoners' camps he was ex- changed and sent home to Queen Alex- andra Hospital on Dec. 11th last. Mrs. Body, of 26, Trafalgar-terrace, Swansea,, has received information from the War Office to the effect that her son, Pte. A. W. Body, of the Royal Army Medi- cal Corps, has been killed in action. Mrs. Body, however, doubts the statement, for many reasons. She is convinced that the whole affair is a mistake, as, according to her own son's letters (which have been received right up to the Saturday) eay that he has not yet been in action. Mrs. Body puts much belief in this, as her son (who was in the Army Servico Corps) has been transferred to the R.A.M.C., and is! acting as orderly to a staff doctor at the base. There i3, however, another lad of the same name in the regiment, and she is of opinion that the names have been mixed. We regret to announce the death, after a brief illness, of Mr, Catherine Winter, who was 54 years of age, and the widow of the late Captain Wm. Winter, who for eighteen years wa.s the eruperintendent of the Swansea Sailors' Home. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. John Cullen. of Bridge-street, Swansea, and her sister is Mrs. Lambert, of the Antelope Hotel. Mumbles, and her step-brothers are Mr Thomas Byrne, manager of the Grand Theatre, and Mr. James Byrne, the well- known Swansea pilot. Mrs. Winter con- tracted an attack of bronchitis about the middle of last week, and it 6ubsequently assumed such a grave state that Drs. O'Sullivan and Trevor Evans were sum- moned. She jiassed away on Monday morning. An unusual accident occurred near the Shaftesbury Cinema, St.. Helens-road, Swansea, on Monday. A horse and cart were being driven by the owner, Harry Parker, of 38, Jamee-etreet, Swansea, when the horse took fright at a passing tiapjcar. the! shafts came away from the cart, and the! horse (tlie shAfte still strapped to its body) bolted at top speed aloiig the road, leaving Parker sitting on the tart. The horse proceeded via Bond-street, Oysfcer- mouth-road, as far as Quay Parade, to the North Doclc bridge. When passing under the York-etreet bridge, the horse ran into Messrs. Thos. Lewis and Co.'s motor car, and damaged it slightly. Eventually the horse was pluckily stopped on Quay Parade by David Llewelyn, of 3, Bryn-terrace, Middle-road, Cwmbwrla. A TALE OF TWENTY GUINEAS. Mary Liennon and Annie Robins were charged at Swansea Police Court on Tues- day with stealing and receiving a purse containing S21 from the person of Philip Thomas in the Strand on Jan. 15th. Prosecutor,a gas worker,of Robert-street, Manselton, said he met the defendant Lennon in a street off Swansea Market; they went into three different public- houses, and had drinks for which he paid. They then walked to the bottom of Pot- tery-street, where they were joined by the other defendant. Then Thomas missed his purse. On the application of the Deputy Chief Constable the defendants were remanded for a week. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. At the ninth annual meeting of the Swansea and district branch of the U.K.C.T.A., Mr. A. Mnnday presiding, after Mr. B. C. Wheatcroft (auditor) and -Air. A. T. Kane (treasurer) had submitted their reports, the hon secretary. Mr. E. T. Husbands, said 31 new members had been enrolled in the year and six had joined H.M. forces. Many members, 1\4 mentioned, had been badly hit as a result of the war. The Right Hon. Sir Alfred Mond, Bart., M.P., was re-elected president; Messre. D. Villiers Meager, Dennis Phillips. Sidney Price, and Joseph Hall, vice- presidents; Mr. W. J. Bryant was elected chairman for the ensuing year; Mr. A. T. Kane, vice-president; Mr. E. T. Hus- bands was re-elected vice-president; Mr. J. K. James was elected treasurer; Mr. Edward Harries, lion, solicitor; Messrs Llovd Davies and Pugh, hon. auditors; Messrs. J. E. Owen, J. R. James, and A. T. Kane, trustees; and the Executive Committee was elected as ictilows:- Messrs. A. Munday, P. H. Vicary, J. G. Thomas, H. Cornwall, L-l. Griffiths, Srd Norman, J. E. Owen, D. a Roberts, J. H. Bishop, A. B. Irancis, D. M. Devon. ald, J. P. owman, S. Rolling, J. F. Ba&ley, D. B. Harries, A. p. Benzie, H E. Howll, G. I. Corbett, C. E. Taylot and G. Wheatcroft.

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TYCROES. The Rev. W Nantlais Williams lectured at Caersalem Chapel on "Trem Dro* p Ffiniau," Mr. David Davies presidinr. The proceeds were in aid of Mr. "Ii-A Thomas, Pearhewl.

YSTRADGYNLAIS. Private Go. Flook.=, If Snow-terraw^ Ystradgynlais, returns this wC'{'k to hie regiment -itti-r recoverin«; from wounds received in the Dardanelles at the foot of Achi Baba. Flool:<? -was severely, wounded in the back, and had to be sent home to England, where he was treated at the American, llospi tal at Paigntom for several montiis. He is now fit, ami before returning to active service has .been made the recipient of several pro. sortfcs from his Ystradgynlais friends. Sergt." J- Corcoran of the 1st 3.W.R. JL2S just been discharged from the Army, He now resides at Dumfries-pjbace, Wind-. road, Ystradgynlais, and can count him. self one of t-he heroes of Anzac. He took part in the fighting at Anzac and Suvla Bay, where he was wounded. An enemy shot pierced both ankles, break., in same. He was sent first to Gib- raltar, and thence to a hospital in Lon- don, from which he was discharged. Cor- coran is a single man. [District Newo Continued, ox 2vcact Fage.j