Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

BRYNAMMAN. The remains of Mr. Luther Jones, son of Jklr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, Blaengarw, who died suddenly on the previous Friday, were interred at Brynarnman on Thurs- day. There was a large attendance. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Morgans (.Pontardulais), W. D. Thomas (Brynammani, John Llewelyn (Bethania), and J. Lee Davies (Brynarnman). On the application of Mr. Hurley. solicitor, Llandilo, Judge Lloyd Morgan. K.C., at the Carmarthen County Court on Friday, discharged a receiving order made against David Walter Davies, ironmonger, Station-road, Brynairman, and annuled the adjudication and approved of a com- position of 7s. 6d. in the £ Mr. Hurley stated that the estate realised £ 290 0s. 7d., and the amount which debtor would have to provide by way of composition was j £ 308 13s. 4d. A concert wag held at Ebenezer on Thursday. Councillor W. Davies con- ducted and Mr. Ted Morgan, A.L.C.M., accompanied. The artistes were Miss Mary Davies, Brynarnman; Miss t>ell Jones, Swansea (formerly of Brynam- man), Mr. Garfield Roberts, Mr. Evan Eichards (Cryr Dulais), Pontardulais; 3 £ a6ter Dai Bevan, M, it-tfter Tom Bevan, lMf. Willie Llewelyn, Mr. Ben Evane, Mr. [Willie Edwards, Mr. George H. Lewis, and ,Ur. Dan Matthews, Pontardulais. The secretary was Mr. Griffith Morgan, school- piaster. The proceeds were in aid of Mr. Morgan Morgan, Canon-street.

BETTWS. At Siloam eisteddfod, Bettws, Mr. Rhys fThomas presided, anil the adjudicators -Were: Music, Mr. fiobt. Michael, A.T.S.C. (Garnant); recitations, Mr. T. Daien Wil- liams (Ai)inaantoixi); poetry, Mr. R. Tnomae; and ake-tck, Mrs. Lewis (Corona- iioji-veriace). The secretary and trea- surer were Messrs. Evan Bowen and D. J. Davies. Awards:—Solo, under 10: 1, Dilys Thomas, Ammanford; 2. Lallie iktwen. Biettws. Recitation, under 10: I, Christiana Cook, Garnant; 2, Lallie Bowen.. Solo, und^r 13: 1, Lucretia iivans, Pontardulais; 2, Hannah Davies, Bettws. Recitation, under 13: 1. W. J. :WiUiams,Gal'llant; 2, divided between Olwen Rees (Bettws) and Christiana Cook, tiolo, under 16: Divided between Edith Jiuh$S and Hannah Davios, Bettws. Pencil sketch: GwiJym Rees. Bettws. Recitat ion, under 16: W. J. Williams, Garnant. Solo, under 15: Luther Wil- liams, Bettws. Duet, under 16: Edith Jiugh-es and Christiana Tljomas, Bettws. Pianoforte solo, under 14 Nancy Morgan, 3ettws. Violin salo; -Afver Cohen, Ammanford. Pianoforte solo, under 16: Hannah Davies, Bettws. Stanza; G.W.C.W. whose proper nam-e did Bat transpire. Reading music at first eight: Divided between Nancy Morgan pnd Hannah Davies. Tesor solo: Mr. Sam Thomas. Bettws. Chief recitation; Air. J. R. Morgan, Blapnfab. Bass solo: Mr. D. J. Anthony, Tycroes. Quartette: Mr. E. J. Fowler and friends. Chief choral: Bettws Music Lovers (Mr. Evan JJowen), <

8URWYPORT. A sac red concert took pUce at the Lady Howard Y.M.C.A. Hut on Sunday, when, several local singerti took part. Mr. C. E. Watkins presided. Mrs. Maliphant, Daulan Farm, Pem- brey, widow of the late Air. Henry Mali- phant. passed away on Sunday morning. She leaves eight children tsix sons and two daughters). On Sunday special services were held At St. ».ry'f! Church, when the Rev. John Davies (Vicar of Llanrhidian), who wea for many years curate of St. Mary's Church, officiated. Special music was Tendered, under the leadership of Mr. W. T Richards, A. V.C.M., choirmaster and organist. A sinxilig festival was held at Taber- fieele on Sunday. The conductor was -Ur. Dd. John, and the organist Miss Hose Groom. The presidents were Mrs. It. E. Williams, Mr. W. Owen, and the JRev. R. Ellis Williams. Addressees were triven by MeeeM. W. D. Jenkins and W. Owen. The official# were Mr. Gc-o. Jen- Juna (treasurer), and Mr. John Lewis jlsecretary).

I CROSS HANDS. On Thursday a concert in connection hok St. Anne's Ch ut"cJ;¡, wa.s ¥.M t;à8 I Public Jfall. Mr. D. V. Davies presided, j Two cantatas, The Fairies Quest and Spring Triumphant," were given by the Band of Hope Choir. The hall was well filled, aVid the proceeds are to be devoted to the Soldiers' Comfort Fund. At a meeting of the Governors of the ¡ Llanelly Intermediate, Schools on Thurs- day, County Councillor W. Greville, Cross Hands, was elected chairman for the en- suing year.

CLYDACH. After spending twelve mo nths with the R.A.M.C., Dr. John Jones, of Penybank House, CJydach, returned home on Tues- day. H? wa3 ??eni out to France twelve month 3 ago on special service in connec- bon with the German gas poisoning of our troops. He has been six months at the front, and the latter period in thin country. A benefit concert, promoted by Iiebron I Branch (Ynystawe) in aid of Mr. Johnny Grove, Heolygraig, was held on Saturday. The following contributed to the pro- gramme: Miss Hannah Williams, Messrs. D. Evans, Richard Jones, Tom Rees, and Ben Jones. Masters H. Harrison and T. 11 Price, hnd the Yny?tawe Male Voice Party (conducted by Mr. G. W. Beynon). Mr. Gwilvm Grove was the accompanist.

I CARMARTHEN. Mrs. Ann Davies, 2, Jolly Tar Lane, Carmarthen. has received notification that her son, Corpl. Jno. Ily. Davies, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, has died in hospital from wounds. He was 32 years of age. At the vestry of St. John's, the vicar (the R«&\ B. Parry Griffiths) presided. Mr. Alfred Rees and ex-Police-sergeant Phillips were a.ppointed churchwardens. It was reported that an adverse balance of £ 22 17s. 2d. at the beginning of last year had been reduced to c.t;3 17s. 7d. At Carmarthen on Saturday, Percy Darke, lodging at Seren-road. Ebbw Vale, a builder's labourer, was sentenced to one month's hard labour for neglecting to maintain his wife and five children. living at Pensarn, Carmarthen, who had become chargeable to the Guardians Ald. W. H. Miles, Swansea, presid&l over a well-attended meeting in connec- tion with the West Glamorgan and East Carmarthen branches of the Postmen's Federation. Mr. G. Elias was appointed the district delegate to attend the annual conference at Manchester. It i\as re- ported that notwithstanding the depletion of staffs owing to the war. the Federation had made satisfactory progress during the year. The Carmarthenshire War Agricultural Committee at Carmarthen on Saturday, I Mr Bon Evans,Gwastodd Abbot, presiding, decided to adopt a scheme of the Board of Agriculture whereby centres would be established at certain farms in the county where the cowman could teach women how to milk. It was slated that the ex- pense would be borne by tlio Treasury. On the suggestion of the Board of Agricul- ture. a small committee was al so tippointed to confer with the military representatives with a view to devising a scale setting out the absolute minimum of men required to carry on the farms in the county. The marriage took place at St. Peter's Church, on Tuesday, of Mr. Wm. Davies, Camberwell House, CamberweII. eon of the late Mr. Thomas Dav?s, Post Office. Carmarthen, and Miss Edith M. Williams, I daughter of the late Mr. D. Morris Wil- iiams, contractor, Carmarthen, and niece j of the Rev. J. Kerry Williams, rector of Ainstey, Leicester. The brid, who was given away by her brotlier, Mr. C. Haydn Wfilliams, was attended by Miss Nancy Jones as bridesmaid. The bridegroom had his brother, Mr. Alfred Davies, Glouces- ter, as he.-it man. The Rev. B. Parry Grif- fiths, vicar, officiated. There was large attendance at the church and the Wed- I ding March was played on the organ bv Mr. F. W. Watts.

I DUNVANT. On Sa turday a welcome home con- cert was held to Lieut. C. J. Cowley, D.C.M., of Dunvant, and Rifleman God- frey, Killay, presided over by Mr. E Evans. The following contributed: Miss Bryn Weaver, Mrs. Aubrey Bowen, Miss Katie Hoskins, Messrs. Thomas Bros., David Roderick. John Thomas, Ivor Davies, and Master Harry Davies. The accompanists were Miss H. A. Richards and Mr. J. O. Thomas. During the even- ing a presentation of a sword to Lient. C. J. Cowley was made by Mr. J. Roach, supported by Mr. Goldborne, manager L. and N.W.R., and also a. cheque to Rifle- man Godfrey, on behalf of Dunvant and Killay district inhabitants.

 FFOE:TFACH. ¡ A reception was held at Calfaria Ves- try to Pte. Fred Pomford, Welsh Guards, and Pte. E. Pomford.. Welsh Regiment, brothers, home on short leave. Capt. G. L. Andrews presided. The following con-' tributed to the programme: Misses Sybil Llewelyn, D. Taylor, Hilda Hodges, DiIYB: Charles, and Master Melville Davies. j Speeches were made by Messrs. T. Wil- liains, P.S. Taylor, Ben Jones. W. G. R. jJohn, Percy Sober, and I). Jones. On I behalf of the inhabitants, Mrs. Llewelyn, Ravenhill, presented the lads with wallets and Bibles. Wallets were also presented to Pte. Danny Williams, R.A.M.C., Gun- ner A. T. Jeffreys, and Pte. Treovr Davies. Among those present was Corporal Reggie i Jones, R. who had just arrived hf"llle.

I Take Less Medicine and More Fresh Air. We do not sell patent medicine, but we do sell something better—that is, four-wheelers to take the baby out; or, in other words, Perambulators and Mail Carts. Give them plenty of fresh air, and you will reduce the doctors bill by half, if you do not wipe it out altogether. It is more important to take ca,re of babies now than ever; it is the country with the greatest man power which is going to win. Dear me, do you sell perambula- tors! we can almost hear voti say. Yes, we do; and sell them well too; design, prices, and quality are well blended together at Harries Bros., Ironmongers, Ammanford. Next to fresh air it is important to have a good rest. and where can your little baby get better rest than in our baby cots. Love your neighbour, but do not pull down the hedge, is a very good old saying. Neighbours do not like crying babies, so get one of our non-crying cots. It doesn't so much matter what you pay for what you get, as what you get for what you pay. HARRIES Bros, Ironmongers, AND House Furnishers 1 AMMANFORD. l

FELINFOEL. The funeral took place at Adulam of i Mrs. Jones, widotv of the late Roev. John Jones, a former pastor of the church.! The deceased lady had lor some years naõt mado her home at Manchester witli her daughter, Mrs. Leman. She was re- membered at Felinfoel for her kindly disposition and the whole-hearted co- operation which she extended to her hus- band in the work of the pastorate. Her only 6011 is the Rev. J. H. Jones, -rectcr, Manchester, while one of her daughters is the wife of Mr. John Lewis,

GOWER. Grower has a remarkable record for longevity, and its reputation in this re- spect it. not brought down by the list of burials chronicled in the Church Maga- zine for May. Of about 15 interments re- corded, in nine cases the deceased were over 76. The oldest was 86. Their united ages total 717 years.

-o- GORSEINON. Pte. AViii. Hawes, of the K.W.F., is now 1 spending a few days' sick furlough at his home in Masons-road. He received a bullet wound in the right shoulder. The weddinp took" place at St. Catherine's, on Wed need a y. of Mr. Albert Edward John- son. second son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Johnson, Forest Hill, London, and Irona JAainwaring, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Mainwaring, Westvilie, Alexandra-road. The standard for breaks in billiards at Gorseinon has been set for some time to come by young Clarke, who recently com- piled 110 in masterly fashion on the green cloth at the Institute. A special missionary effort was made at the English Baptist Chapel on Sunday, when the Rev. T. Leys hon Rees, of Fish- guard (formerly missioncr in Jamaica), officiated. Mr. W. R. Evans presided in the afternoon. Nurse Kirby, who has acted as district nurse for Gorseinon and district for twelve months is leaving to take up an appoint- ment under the War Office. Her father, the late Mr. John Kirby, farmed the Home Farm on Sir J. T. J). Llewelyn's estate at Penllergaer for many years. The annual meeting of the Gorseinon Traders' Association was held on Wed- nesday. The following oth:*ers were elected:—CHiairman, Mr. I'. F. Bennett; vice-chairman, Mr. W. H. Mayne; trea- surer, Mr. Timothy Jones; secretary, Mr. H. J. Davies. An application from the Gorseinon branch of the Shop Assistants' Union to close on Whit-Tuesday was not acceded to, but the general holiday on July 6th was granted. Humorous dis- cussion on the Daylight Saving Bill en- livened the proceedings. Pte. George Hooper, of the Wehh Regt., who is on active service, his sent home to his mother at Lower Lime-street, Gors- tinon, a little book entitled "The Travel- lers' Guide," which has been pierced by a shrapnel bullet. It was given him by Miss Gladys Evans, of Gorseinon, and he always wore it in his breast pocket. Un- doubtedly it deflected the course of the bullet, and it saved if not my life prob- r ably a very nasty wound," he says. He is only 19 years old and was previously em- ployed on the magnetic charger at the Bryngwyn Works, Gorseinon. A presentation meeting under the auspices of the Bryngwyn Branch Steei- smelters was held at the Institute on Saturday evening. Bro. W. J. Francis presided, supported by Bro. D. A. Daniels (branch secretary) and Mr. Morgan Rces (organiser). On behalf of the branch. Bro. D. Evans handed to Bro. T. Jonos a framed emblem of the order, with photo inset, and a copy of Milton's poetical works. Bro. J. Smith, on behalf of the Gasmen, also gave him a silver cigarette oase*. ,i.Mijs?r;j lmriey. Mossr^- Bea Jones and Tom Hurley contributed to a musical programme. The accompanist was Mrs. Williams. Mr. Morgan Rees, organiser delivered an address.

GW AUN-CAE-GURWEN. The funeral of Mr. Benjamin Evans, Llwynrhydian, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, took place at the burial ground of Old Carmel Independent Chapel. He was over 84 years of age, and had been a deacon for very many years with the Independents of Gwaun-cae-Gurwen. The chief mourners included Mr. Evans (Llwyn- rhydian, son), Mrs. Williams (Nanteinon Farm, Llanddeusant, daughter), and Mrs. I Morgan (niece). The Revs. Roderick, I Davies (Carmd), Evan Williams, M.A. (Llanddeusant), Roderick (Gwrhxd), and the curate of the parish officiated. [

KIDWELLY. The license of the Pelican Hotel was, on Wednesday, temporarily transferred from Alexander Davies, who said he had been called to the Col-ours, to John Davies, formerly of Moreb Farm.

LLANGYFELACH. I During 1915, 383 births (193 males and 170 females) were registered in the Llangyfelach Division of the Swansea Rural District, compared with 358 in 1914, and equivalent to a rate of 25.8 per 1,000. This is above the average for the United Kingdom, but below the rates of 97 of the Jrge towns. The deaths numbered 172 (82 males and 90 females), equivalent to a rate of 12.2 per 1,000, compared with 148, or 10..5, the previous year.

LLANDYSSUL. At the Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court -M r. 1-1,pg i -,trar 1). F, on Tuesday (hefore Mr. Registrar D. E Stephen-Davits) Leonard C-ook, Farleigh, ironmonger, FarleigJi's stores, Llandyssui, camp up for his public examination. His liabilities were £ 953 fts. lid., expecterl to rank as dividend. £ 750 12s. Id., and defi- ciency 9.321 2s. Jd, He had joined flio Royal Army Flying Corps after his bank- ruptcy, and appeared in uniform.—The | examinaton was adjourned.

 LLAN';OVERY. Amongst local heroes on short leave is Corpl. Thomas Morgan, won of Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, Victoria-street. Corpl. Morgan lias been twice wounded. He has two other brothers with the colours. Under the auspices of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, an exhibition was held at the I Xabonal School on Thursday and r, riday. The exhibits were highly interesting. There was also a series of tableaux repre- senting women's work in India. The reception committee on Saturday made presentations to Corporal T. Morgan, Corporal Brown, Rifleman D. J. Williams, Private R. F. Thomas, and Private John Jones. Alderman T. Wat- kinis, presided, and the presentations were made by Mrs. Williams, Llanfair Grange, and Mrs. Edmondes-Owen. At Tuesday's meeting of the Town Coun- cil, the Medical Officer, Dr. Morgan, re- ported that during last year there were 40 births and 27 deaths. The latter ga.e a rate of 13.5 per 1,000, and was the lowest for the last five years. Three infants under one year old had died. giving a rate of 75 per 1,000, the lowest for five years. The improvement in the water supply was maintained. The Town Clerk told the Council on Tuesday that so f&r it had been impossible tc find anyone ineligible for military ser- vice to replace the present scavenger, whose exemption period was drawing to a close. It was urged that householders should burn all refuse possible so that the work might be done by the present labour staff. Councillor R. Thomas said the watering cart could be dispensed with. Our soldiers were undergoing far greater .hardships without complaining. At Tuesday's meeting of the Town I Council there was a lengthy discussion on rbe closing of the footpath on Town Estate leading from the site of the old Chain Bridge to Dolauhirion. Councillor Nichols asked why the proposed perambulation had not been made on Good Friday, and the opinion was expressed that that day- was not a proper one for the purpose. Mr. Nicholas said the path was one he and the public had used for the last 20 years. He moved "Thit the necessary steps be taken to protect the public rights on all the footpaths on the e,state."—Mr. Daniel Lewis seconded.—This was defeated in favour of an amendment proposed by Councillor T. Roberts, and seconded by Alderman T. Watkins, that a further deputation be sent to the owner.

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LAUGHARNE. I Dame Amelia Euphemia Schneider, of Laugharne. Carmarthenshire, who died on the Kith March last, widow of Sir I John Schneider, K.C.B., and daughter of the late Colonel Clias. James Colley Davidson, Bengal Engineers, left un- settled estate of the gross value of £867, of which A:813 is net personalty.

I p. LLANDEBIE. 1 Mr. Evan Morris, Grove House, Llan- debie, who has been elected a representa- tive of Llandebie parish on the Llandilo Board of Guardians and Rural District Council, has given year" of service in the cause of labour. He is a colliery clieck- weigher, and enjoys a well-deserved popu- larity. Two well-known local people have left for military service, namely. Mr. T. Lewis, of Liverpool -ILouse, v;b<) has joined the R.G.A.. and P.C. J*j. Evans, stationed at Llandilo. who has been admitted to the Grenadier Guards. A serious accident occurred to Mr. D. O. Davies, son of Mr. Jacob Davies, Piode, while supervising timber removing: opera- tions near Oonwil. A piece weighing eight cwts. fell on to his foot, crushing it so severely that two bones were fractured. Mr. D. Owen Jones, The Laurels, whilst following his employment at the Llandebie Colliery on Monday, sustained a nasty gash on the leg, eight stitches being in- serted. The wedding took place quietly at the parish church, Rev. D. W. Thomas, M.A omciatin?, of Mr. Ted Phi11ips. Campbe?I- road. LIandebie, and -kfi?s Gwennie A. Jones, niece of Cant. Jonos, -(-,wer.-tait. Llandebie. The bride was mven away by her uncle. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at Owernant, and the honey- moon spent at Abemorth, Cardiganshire.

————— t  .——-—— LLAKIDILO. I Tlle governors or the Llandilo County School, at their annual meeting on Satur- day, reappointed Air. W. N. Jones, Am- manford, chairman, and the Rev. Wm. Davies, The Walk, vice-chairman. The entertainments which are being held for providing presentations to men in H.M. forc-es whu have been at the front are receiving a fair degree of sup- port. Greater help on the part of sur- rounding districts might be expected. The singing festival at Tabernacle Chapel, Ffairfach, in connection with the Congregational Churches of the. town and district was a great success. The con- ductor was Dr. Caradog Roberts, of Rhos. The programme included three of Dr. Roberts' compositions, one being in memory of the late Mrs. Dinah Jones, who was for sixty years a member of the chapel choir. At Llandilo Rural District Council on Saturday, Mr. W. E. Richards presiding, the question of a water supply for bun- galows erected on the Black Mountain without the sanction of the Council was under discussion. Mr. R. Matthews, Llan- debie (flw vice-chairman), said this was common land, and had been granted for the common good. It was decided that tiie water should be cut off. Reporting at the Guardians' meeting, the Clerk said lie had precepts for a County rate at 2s. 8d. in the .t for tho year. In addition, they had a special country rate for the Amman Valley County School. The overseers had the right to levy the rate on a portion of the parish, so they levied it on the whole of Llandilo fawr. At Saturday's meeting of the Board of Guardians it was reported that the nUlil- ber of vagrants during the fortnight was 42, against 78 in the corresponding period of last year. Inmates numbered 56. a Cio- crease of four. The Clerk reported on the visit of Mr. Hugh R. Williams, Local Government Board Inspector, who had suggested that some of the male inmates might be useful for agricultural purposes. Mr. Evan Davies said he had been told, but could not say whether it is correct, that tiiey were about public-houses up to the evening. They were an eye-sore-— The Master ciaid the inspector saw one of th& inmates out. If he went out to work he got drunk, and no one would keep him. Dealing with casuals, the Master said they would work at the Waterworks from Tuesday to Friday, and then come. to the House.—It was decided that the task should be increased

LLWYNHENDY. I The funeral has taken p-iaoe of M'r Wm. Thomas, Yr Hafod, lilwynhendy. 1)e.ce¡a6<e(I, who waa 63 years old, wag a member of Bryn Congregational Chapel. He took a keen interest in friendly society work, was for many years a, m-ember of the Executive Board of the Trw> Ivorites, and had been president of the Unity. He served Messrs. Neville, Druce and Co. for 40 yeans, but was lately employed aa a smith at the St. David's Tinplate Works, Loughor. He leaves a widow and &ix gTOwn II up children. The funeral took yliaz at Bryn, the funeral rit?a being i?e?onned by the Rev. J Evaiie (pastor), assisted by the Revs. J. R. Evaiio (Soar, B.), R. Bell (!\azar>e.th), Hr. J. Stephens (late Brynteg), W. Davies (Lougihor C.) and J. Williams (Aborgwynfi C.)

MUMBLES. I One of the 18-year-old recruits left the I oyster village on Tuesday f<)r Poi-tsmou?h to join the Navy as a stoker in the person of Jacb Mor?&n, the son of Mr. T. E. Morgan, of LevVLn'? Hill, Thisfleboon. This is the third son to join the Services. A taxi-cab owned by Mr. A. Presdee, Mumbles, and driven hy a man named Willis, when turning round a corner from the Broadway into Stanley-street, Mumbles, dashed into the pins-end of Mr. Edwin Smale's butcher's shop on Tues- day. The front wheels were buckled up by the impact. The driver escaped un- hurt. Trooper Arthur Yaughan Penzer, Gla- morgan Yeomanry, eldest.son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Penzer, Mumbles, was married at Gystermouth Parish Church on Tuesday to Miss May Davies, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Davies. Thistleboon, Mumble?. Owing to a recent bereavement in the bride's family, the nuptial ceremony, which was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. Harold Williams), was quietly observed. The bride was given away by Trooper J. Thomas, and Mr. J. A. 00 key was best man. There was a line display of flags and bunting in Park-street to welcome home Mr. Jack Lovell, of the Royal Marines. Being a reservist, he was one of the first called up from the village at the outbreak of the war, and this was his first leave. He is a son-in-law of Mr. David Atkins, foreman ganger on Hle Mumbles Railway. Prior to being called up, Mr. Lovell was employed at the King's Dock under the Harbour Trust.

MORP.ISTON. The funeral of the late Mr. Osman Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hopkin, Griffiths, 61, Clyndu-etreet, took place at Llangyfelach, on Tuesday. Another entertainment to raise funds to send gifts to the soldiers and sailors who have left the chapel was held at I-loi-ob Vestry on Tuesday. Private E. J. Watkins, of 13, Crown- street, returned home on Wednesday from hospital in London, whero lie has been for some weeks past recuperating. He has been in France for IS months. At the Picturedrome on Wednesday, a concert was given in aid of the R.A.O.H. Orphanage. A film programme was pre- sented, and musical items were given by Mr. J. Dennis and Billy Newell, boy comedian of Messrs. R. E. Jones's Concert Party. At the Forward Movement Hall on Saturday a miscellaneous concert was given, followed by a performance of the pageant Britannia's Reception," by Calfaria Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr. Wm. John. The proceeds of this, and of a repeat performance arranged go to Swansea Hospital.

PENCLAWDD. The death has been reported, in hospital, of Private G. H. Rees, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. E. G. Rees, 6, Station-road. Prior to the war he was employed at Bert hi wyd Colliery. While in a local camp be won may sports prizes.

PONTARDAWE. The Welsh Guards B?nd gave another concert on Saturday. The attendance was disappointing. Miss Teify Davie? rendered several solos, and had to respond to encores. The death has taken place at Gellyudd, Pontardawe. of Mr.' William Howell Thomas. The deceased was 6!1. He was engaged as an assorter at Glantawe Tin- plate Works, and had acted as treasurer oi the new Pontardawe Public Hail and Institute since its opening some years ago. He was also a deacon and treasurer of Graig rnitarian Chapel, Trebanos. The wedding took place aL St. Peter's Church, Pontardawe, on Tuesday, between Miss Gwendoline Mary Jordan, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Jordan, chemist, Pontardawe, and Air. W. J. Davies, who is in charge of St. John's Church. Birchgrove. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Manuel Jordan sub-postmaster of Pontardawe. Mr. W. J. Reed, of Dinas, was best man, and the Rev. Joel Davies, assisted by the Rev. W. J. Jenkins, officiated.

SWANSEA. The death occurred on Tuesday, at SO, i St. Helen'a-road, of Mrs. Angelina Cam- den, wile of Mr. W. G. Camden, to bac- conist. Deceased was 51 years of age. Sergt. "Will H Griffiths, of the Welsh Regiment, who served 15 months at the front, is now in a military hospital in Manchester suffering from rheumatism. A concert was given at Tawe Lodge on I Wednesday by local artistes. Mr. W. H. Thomas presided, and was supported by Messrs. A: W. Peacock. A. George, Wm. Owen, G. S. Michell, T. Williams, J.P., Councillor David Richards, and others. Private David Thomas, Merrifield, of the Welsh Regiment, whose parents re- j side at 100, Trewyddfa-road, Landore, has been wounded in action, and is now in hospital. Prior to enlistment he was employed at the Mynydd Newydd Colliery, at the -Niynydd l?-e-ydd Colliei-?- Corporal Margetts, 17,658, of a Welsh battalion, has been slightly wounded in the elbow. This is his second wound in two months. He was formerly employed in the telephone department of the Swan- sea Pest Office. His wife lives at 2, Har- bour View, St. Thomas, Swansea. Ivy Bush-court, St. Thomas, was en fete during the early part of the week. The occasion was the arrival home on furlough of Private Trevor Benallick, youngest son of Mrs. Benallick, who has been on service for many months. He was warmly welcomed. At -a meeting of the Swansea and Mer- thyr Joint Asylums Committee held on Thursday, Aid. Dd. Davies, Swansea, was appointed chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Pegg, of the firm of Messrs. Hine and l'egg, was appointed architect in succes- sion to the late Mr. Hine. The business was of a routine nature. News haj been received at Llanelly that Lance-Corporal Thomas John Jones, of the Welsh Iiegt., has been accidentally drowned in Mesopotamia. No details of the occurrence have yet come to hand. Lance-Corporal Jones, who resided at 30, Oxen-street, was before the. war employed at the South Wales Tinplate Works. Dr. Varley (Principal of the Swansea Technical College) is keen on getting the institution recognised as a constituent college of the University of Wales in science and applied science. For five i years lie has been working with this end in view, and he is much gratified with the support he received at the meeting on Friday. On being handed a cigarette case and match-box at' the Swansea Olympic on Saturday night in recognition of his ser- vices as timekeeper, Mr. W. Doberty said that he could not very well tell them that he had been taken by surprise; he knew all the time what was coming i^ ^ii. is a relief after the stock simulation of astonishment usual to such occasions. At a meeting of the Executive of the National Amalagmated Labourers' Union at Swansea on Tuesday, resolutions were passed protesting against the arrest and deportation of Labour leaders; protesting against the compulsory retention of time- exptrerl men in the Army and Navy; and expressing appreciation of the triple Labour alliance. Alleging that a customer had insulted them, eight assistants at Messrs. Lovell's cafe in Castle-street, Swansea, have adopted the down tools" policy, and although efforts were made by the manage- ment to get them to return to work, they rigidly refused. Six weeks ago the girls were granted an increase of wages. Their places have now been nited. Mr. Richard Thomas Williams, of 22, Morgan-street, Hafod, Swansea, who died ?-Al?ii,ch 17th last, a foreman blacksmith, left estate of the gross value of £1,510, of is net personalty. Probate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Annie Williams. The testator left hi;, estate upon trust for his wife for life, with remainder upon trust for his children. Whilst awaiting a.n escort for desertion on Tuesday morning, a young naval re- servist, who had been remanded by the Swansea Justices the previous day, is alleged to have attempted to take his life in Vincent-street, Sandilelds, Swansea. A superficial wound which. w<is inflicted in I his throat was attended by Dr. Horatio Rawlings, and the sailor was able to be taken to his depot by an escort. At St. David's and St. Joseph's Catholic Churches, Swansea, on Sunday evening, there were the usual picturesque proces- sions in honour of the Blessed Virgin. In compliance with the decree of the Pope, the Catholics of Swansea observed Sunday as a general communion day for the cause of afflicted Belgium, and at the evening service the Apostolic Blessing was given at both churches. Mr. and Mrs. Guy, of Rhyddings- terrace, Swansea, received information on Sunday that their ton, Private Graham Guy. of the Welsh Regiment, had been wounded in action. Private Guv, who is an electrical engineer, and well known il local Association football circles, enlisted after the outbreak of wp.r. His elder brother, Arthur Guy, is also with the Odours, having enrolled in the Motor Transport Corps. When the House Committee of the Swan- fcca Hospital met on Wednesday, Miss \ivian, of Clyne Castle, who was ac- companied by Aeron Tin.mas and Miss Webber, generously handed a che pie for £ 1,000 as a donation by her to further- ing the excellent work of the institution. The gift, quite a spontaneous one. is another example of the munificence and generosity of this estimable lady, and a resolution of grateful thanks was passed. At a general meeting of the Swansea Labour Association (Mr. W. H. Clement, vice-president, in the chair), Councillor David Williams reported on the report ot the Medical Officer and appealed tor efforts to reduce the work of collecting and destroying refuse. Greasy and soi ec pappr and vegetable refuse eould be burnt, clean paper saved and further ittilis.d.-AI(leriiian Colwill dealt with the supplv of water to M-Lliiibles, and Coun- cillors D. Richards and T. J, llson and Guardians Mrs. Kelly and G. Pea. cock also reported ,IT The funeral took place on Wed,nesday of Mrs. Elizabeth Jeremy, 10, Christina- street (widow of the late Mr. David Jeremy, woollen manufacturer). Deceased, who was 84, had resided at Swansea for 'upwards of 70 years, and was a member of Capel Gomer for many years. The interment took place at Bethesda, the Rev. IL S. Rogers officiating at the house and graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. Wm. Jeremy (son), Mr. and Mrs. Wellborn (Mumbles), Mrs. Shnarpe, Mrs. Jones and family (Coekett), Hr. Herbert Lloyd, Mr. T. P. Sims, Mr. Jas. Morris, and Mr. Gough (Swansea). At the Vestry meeting in connection with St. Nicholas (Seamen's) Church, the curate-in-charge, the Rev. P. Moss Weston, presided, in the absence of the Vicar, the Rev. the Hon. W. Talbot Rice, M.A. The accounts were presented by the churchwardens and passed, being con- [ sidered very satisfactory.. The Vicar re-appointed Mr. J. H. Thompson as his warden, and Mr. A. W. E. Williams was re-elected people's warden. The eurate- in-charge remarked that, the naval ser- [ vices on Sunday mornings were weU at- tended, on an average 30 or 40 men being present. He also thanked the wardens, sidesman, organist and choirmaster (Mr. D E. Davies) for their services. Thø. meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the i Rev. P. Moss Weston for presiding. At the monthly meeting of the Mansel- { ton After-Care Committee, presided over by the Rev. G. Penar Gviffithe, the cliles- tion was raised as to what iurther help could lie given to the hoys and girls under supervision, in .addition to the periodio visits which the helpers at present pay to the homes. It was decided that a eeriea of three social gatherings lie arranged for the winter of 1916-17, the first to take place in October. At these gatherings it is pro- posed to provide the children with refresh- ments as well as entertainments in tho form of musical programmes and lantern lectures. By this means it is hoped to gel into closer touch with thd children, and through them with the parents, and there- by create a lasting impression for good. Should these first efforts reach their de- sired end, the committee will in all prob- ability make further arrangements on similar lilies- Mrs. Brinley Owene, of 29, Matthew- street, Swansea has received unofficial news that her husband, Private Brinley Owens, of the Welsh Regiment, ha6 died of wounds received in action. She was i wedded to the soldier only four ago, and two months later his regiment went to one of the scenes of action. ilia f parents reside at 29. Matthew-street I Swansea. He was 21 years of age, and [ before the war worked for M"m. Stone I J timber merchants. The neW6 was com j Jl H'yed in a letter from Sergt. S. Seddon" of his battalion, who, writing to the'.t? wife, pays:—" I sincerely regret to inform t. you of the death of your husband. I offel J you my sincere sympathy in your sari bereavement, and hope you will be com* fortcd by the thought that he died fight. ing for his country, and was a good soldier." Prior to joiniiar the unit in which he met with bi« wounds he luu1 served in the 6th Welsh

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tycroes. Official intellige1100 has been received that l'te. David John Owens, Penygain- road, has been »oriou^;ly wounded. R4 now lies at a has hospital A rehearsal in connection with fhq annual children's festival of Hcndrtf tli6triet was held laet Sunday at Caer- t, ale in, the conductor being Mr. David fcivans, Llanlluan. Miss Samways, Maeey* bont, presided at the organ.

-11 TRneoETH. Lue iiui £ ? was en tele on Sanirdaj- when a lias* day was held in eonnectior with the howling of a new Hag under t h local Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. The neii flag stands in the garden adjoining the King's Arms HoteL. The chairman of tha comuuftpp^ Herbert Evans, presided, and said of 70 local nitn with the colours ii the m l oiirq •S were on active service. Eightæn had been on leave and received presentations. —Councillor P. Hughes hoisted the flag amidst enthusiasm. It bears a tablet stat- ing that it was greeted btf the fund, and is thn property of the pu-hlic.-—Andreas*#, were given by Councillors D. Richards, W. Llovd" and Elias Morgan.—During the pro- ceedings Corpl. E. -Johns and Signaller D. R. Thona.s had medals pinne.d on their breasts by Nurse L. Jones. Mr. Evan Jones rendered solos. The secretary. Mr. George Smith, is to be congratulated on the success attending the function.

THREE CROSSES. On Sunday, at the Congregational Church, aniversary services were held, when sermons were delivered by the Re9. Williams, St. Clears; Rev. Mardy Rees, Neath; and Rev. Morgan, C.M., Old Walls.

— TUMBLE. Pte. Idris J. Williams has died, in hos- pital at Salonika. He suffered from dysentry, pneumonia and typhus. He was a son of Arr. and Mrs. Williams, Rock House, Tumble, and prior to enlisting I early in the war was in the employ of Messrs. W. Thomas and Son, ironmongers, Carmarthen. [District News Continued DA Next Page.)

POPJTARDULASS. Owing to a breakage in machinery, the Cambria Tinplate W»irks has been tem- porarily closed down. Mr. Morgan Jones-Jenkins, Dan twyn, has lieen reappointed vicar's warden at St. Teilo's, and Mr. R. W. Badger was elected people's warden. A total of £ 38 7s. 2d. was realised on Saturday by the sale of badges. This amount will be handed over to the local Soldiers' and Sailors' Distress Fund. On the occasion of a church parade of the V.T.C. to Hope Cong. Chapel, the Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, D.A. (pastor). preached a powerful sermon, taking as his subject, The -sure victory of the allies of God." Brynpios," a leasehold residence, 87 years unexpired, with a ground rental of S:2, David liees, Grovesend. The auctioneer was Mr. N. Nevison Grieve, Swansea, and the solicitor for the vendor Mr. Gwilym Jones, Mountain Ash- The Pontardulais Gas Co has just issued the balance-sheet for the year, and in view of the recent controversy over the local price of pas. some of the figures are inter- esting. Balance brought forward from last year, P,36 iSH. 9d.; ktoss profits for the year ending 31st -December, 1915, £ 655 5s. lid.; less interest on Debenture. £ 150; lesa in- terest on tempomry loans, X175 19s. 9d.: leaving a. net profit of m46 Is. lid., out of which the directors recommend a dividend of 4 per ent. on the "A" shares— £ 2,750, £110: dividend oi' 2 per cent. on the "B" shares)— £ 2,250, £ 45; dividend of 2 4-5 per cent, on the "C" shares— £ 4,145, £ 116 Is, 2(t.: leaving to be carried forward, C75 Os. 9d. The works is in good repair and in efficient order. Sale of gas. 9,876,502 cubic feet, pro- duced £ 2,364 7s.; the directors' (four) allow- ance was £ 30. and the management, estab- lishment. and all chargres totalled P,500 33 Id. A"idejital death was the verdict at the inquest, ac Pontardulais, on the body of David Williams (46), Rhosili, Pent re- bach, who was fatally injured at the Graig M-erthyr Colliery on Saturday. Deceased was a hitcher, after a journey had travelled a yard he was found on his knees with his head and the upper part of his body inside hetwn the trams. Medical evidence attributed death to fractures of the neck and the base of the skull. Mr. D. G. Davies, M.E., manager, on hehalf of the company, ex- pressed sympathy with the family, as did Mr. Caradoc Jones, representing the work- men, and the foreman, on behalf of the jury. At special Sunday school services at Ba-bell, the presidents were Meesis* Wil-, liam Francis and Thomas Samuel. The I following took part;—Messrs. Randolph J. Davies, Glyn Price, Dd. Francis, 1)1. Jas. Francis, Joseph Williams. Islwva Price, lcl rig Price, Willie Price, Evan Lake, Robert I. Jones, Wm. Jones, Morgan Morgan, J. Lake and J. Richards, Madame Lemuel Morgan, Misses May Davies, Gwenffrwd Jones, Gwendolen Morgaa, Morwcn Davies. Gwendolen Dvies, Iri( Davids, Annie Williams, Myfanwy Williams, Bronwen Francis, M. A. Lewis, Mary H. Lewis, Annie Jane Richards, Lizzie Morgan, ?uic<' V? Jou?s. Doris Jones, Bronwen Morgan, and Mary A. Hopkins. The accompanist was Mr. George Jones. I