Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

I BRYNAMMAN. In aid of the fund organised by a com- mittee connected, with Ebenezer Chapel, Lower Brynamman, an organ recital was I given by Mr. T. D. Jones, organist St. Paul's, Sketty, on Saturday evenimr, aeststed by Mr. E. Glanville Davies t'bai-1: tme) Maesteg, ?tM? Majy DaVIes (ooprano I Brynaamnaii, and Miss Ceinwen Smith ^elocutionists Cwmgorse. All acquitted themselves excellently. Mr. Jones' playing was mpeatedly encored. Mr. J. Ernest XiMKW, manager, Glyn.beudy Works, Bryn- acnaan, presided, and spoke of the claims of the soldiers and sailors on OUT sym- pathy. Mr. Griffith Morgan, headmaster Ban wen Schools, is the secretary of the conducted by Mr Willie Llewelyn; clarion- and Mr. E. J. Morgan, strper, Glynbeudy, chairman. At Sikram Chapel, an enfrhusia-sfcic send- off was given Pte. George King on his leaving for the front. Mr. H. J. Williams, ouperintandent, Glynbeudy, presided. Solos mom rviadered by Madame P. C. Jones, Mr. David John Evans (Cwtngorae), Master Eddie Joneø, Park-gtreet (who also Bang peminion), Mr. (IALrfiedd Roberts; recitation iby Mr. AJfred T/indslev; instrtcmental quartette from the Brynaroman Band, conducted by Mr. Wilie Llewelyn; clatrion- fttemlo, Mr. Jonah Evans. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. Morgan Morgans and David Bowen. The loan of the chapel was acknowledged with a vote of thanks. Mr. Morgan Lewis and Madame P. C. Jottes were the accompanies.

BURRYPORT. I At Carrael, on Sunday evening, the I quarterly mooting of the Sunday School took place. The pastor (Rev. J. H. Rees ) presided. Solos, duetts, quartettes. reci- tations, dialogues, etc., were rendered by members of the Sunday School. Special hymns were sung, under the leadership of Mr. W. imvis, L.T.S.C. Mr. Llewelyn Daviee presided at the organ. On Saturday last 20 boys from the upper standards of the Burryport Bo,s' School delivered a card at each house in Burryport, asking the reridents to write, on the card the name. regiment, and where serving, of any soldier or sailor who has joined the colours, with the ob- ject of getting the names of all men in order to send them a Chtristmas parcel. Mission services are being held at St. Mary's Church this week. The services commenced on Saturday afternoon, when the Bishop s Meesenger (Rev. R. W. ToneE, vicar of Gorseinon) delivered an address. j\S. Thorn ae has arrived at Burryport to take charge of the Pembrey Division in conjunction with Sergt. Williams. There are now nearly 30 policemen stationed at Pembrey. A great storm has been raging at Barry- port and Pembrey for over a week. Hoard- ings have been blown down, but happily no great damage hae been done. A large number of local men are leaving j »lmo<st daily to join Che Army and Navy. On Thttrsday night and all day Friday a groat storm prevailed at Burryport. On Friday evening, while the storm was at its height, wareg dashed over the pier. Hnndred6 of people watched the scene. A lot of damage has been done. Slates hay. been blown off, trees uprooted, and glass doom, etc., blow off.

CWMAMMAN. The Cwmamman Council on Wednes- day night levied a general district rate of 3B. in I and a water rate of Id. in the £ to meet expenses for the half-year. The ifguree are the same as for the last half- year.-As a successor to the late Council- lor Roger Thomas, two names were sub- mitted, namely, Edward Henry, Cardiff Hoose, Garnant, and Thos. Thomas, Penybont, Glanamman. Mr. Henry was appointed by five votes to three. Mr. J. W. Nicholas conducted an in- quest on Glyn Edwards, the 19 month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards, Brunswick Villa, Garnant. The mother stated that on the 18th whilw removing a frying pan from tbe fireplace the d&- ceased, who was playing with a little eocsin, fell against it and epilt the boil- ing contents over his arm, shoulder and back. Dr. Grice was immediately called in, and the child died on the 24fch. ri ie jury fotmd that death was due to shock -the result of burns accidentally received.

» CWMLLYNFELL. "In,epm, of the short notioe given there wa. a large audience at the Public Hall, Cwmllynfeil. on Monday eveming, when a reception concert was hdld in honour of Sappesr Garfield Hopkin, who is home on short, leave trom the trenches. Councilor Daniel T. Jones was chairman and con- ductor. Solos were rendered by Messrs. Ertdyn Jones, T. Emrys Jones, David Thomas, W Tomlins and Misaee Annie Walters, Lizzie Jaiw Morris and Annie Williams; a recitation by Mrs. M. A. Thomas, and Councillor J. Hughes read appropriate verses composed by himself. The chairman, on behalf of the inhabi- tants, presented Sapper Hopkin with a (diver medal as a memento of his services to King and country. The hero, who re- ceived a splendid reception, suitably re- funded. Sapper Hopkin was some time since an a..t master at the local schools. lie subsequently went to Soutb Afrioa, where he was also engaged in thp teaching profession. Prior to enlistment he was engaged at Swaaoeea.

CARMARTHEN. David Thomas, a farmer, of Penallt Farm, Login. Carmarthenshire, has been found dead m bed. He was 78 years of age and a bachelor. He had been in weak health for years, but was about as usual on the previous evening. At a meeting of the Carmarthenshire Main Roads Committee, at Carmarthen on Wednesday, an application was made by the county roadmen for an increase of wages from 25s. to 35s. a week. They have already been granted a war bonus of 4s. a week. The tpplic;.itian was deferred till the Janizary meeting of the County Council. The police escort and court attendants rat the West AValee Assises at (Carmarthen were entertained bv the High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire (Mr. W. 1. Xerill, Llan- ellyi, to dinner at the Golden Lion HoteJ The Tligii Sheriff and Under Sheriff (Mr. W. W. Brodie, JJaneiiy) attended. The toast of the High Sheriff, proPcøtl by Poliee-gergear t -.Britten, Ammanford, in felicitious terms, was enthusiastically recei ved. Mr. I. E. Crocker proposed a t-.ote of thankf to the High Sheriff.

FFORESTFACH. The. funeral of Watkin Richard, aged 3ft, Mynvddbach y Glo, who was killed at Garngoch Colliery No. 2, took place at Bethlehem, Cadle, amidst manifestations of deep sorrow. Deceased w<t." to have be- come a member of Cadle Chapel the Sun- day following his sad end, and was the third brother t,) lose his life in the mine, The funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in the locality. The Rev. J. Da vies (pastor) officiated, and was assisted by the Revs. J. Morgans (Ammanford), j James Jones (Waunarlwydd), and Robert Charles (Gendros). Madame H. Thomas, played the Dead March," and at the graveside the Eforestfach Male Voice Party sang We shall meet beyond the; river." Numerous beautiful floral tri-I butes were received. The chief mourners! were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Richards j (parents), Mrs. A. Pewsey (sister) and Mr. Pewsey, Mr. P. Richards (brother) and Mrs. Richards, Johnny, Eurfryn, Richard, Ruth, Ethel (brothers and sis- ters), and many other relatives.

GROVESEND. Successful quarterly meetings in connec- tion with Mount Pleasant Sunday School were held on Sunday last, when excellent programmes were provided by the scholars routaining solos, recitations, duets, choruses, etc. During the aftornoon and evening services 70 items were rendered. Great credit is due to the officers for the suooeas of tho service. Mr. Herbert pre- sided at the organ. Mr. Tloekins conducted I the morning service, and the Rev. J. Ellis and Mrs. Davies presided at the afternoon and evening services.

I GOWERTON. On Sunday evening a sacred concert was given by the Gowerton Male Voice Party, conductor, Mr. J. G. Jenkins, at the Temple Congregational Church (kindly lent for the occasion) for the local Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund. A substan- tial amount was realised.

GORSEINON. The death occurred on Wednesday of Mre. Evans, wife of the late Mr. John Evans, Bron Dolau, Alexandra-road. One of her sons is Mr. William Evans, a mem- ber of the executive committee of the Steel Smelters' Union. If the Gorseinon correspondent who wrote to a military officer at Swansea will write again giving his najne and address, together with any further.information, it will be treated as confidential. A place of J meeting can also be arranged, at which the whole matter may be discussed. An interesting address was given by Mr. i Ivor G. Paries. Llanelly, organising secre- tary, on Y.M.C.A. Work, at the English j Baptist Church, on Monday evening. He paid a gTeat tribute to the Rev. George Lewis, B.A., pastor of Bethel Church, on the magnificent work done by him in the Y.M.C.A. huts in France. Others who spoke were Rev. W. Morgan, pastor Bryn teg Church; Mr. David Jones, Crown Stores, and Mr. W. R. Evans, local sec- retary of the Y.M.C.A. Representatives from the following c-hurcnes were present Lfbamus, Ebenezer, Bethel, GwaliaChurch, Brynteg, Tabernacle, English Baptisis, St. Catherine's Church, Zion, Rehobeth, and Noddfa The village has not suffered much from the effects of the gale. A large weather board at Brynteg Chapel was ripped from its position, some household boundary walls were blown down, and one end of the corrugated iron roof of the old Drill Hall, now used as a mission hall and re- named Cormel. has suffered. At Libanus Welsh C.M. Chapel, a lec-l ture entitled John Jones," was delivered by the Rev. Joseph Jenkins, Ffestiniog, on Monday evening. Mr. A. James, M.E. (agent for Glasbrook's Collieries), Glyn- derw, Penllorgaer, presided. The marriage took place at St. -Tohn'g!l Church, Gowerton, on Tuesday morning,! of Mr. 1. J. Parry, Bryngwyn Farm, the j elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parry, Argyll-avenue, Gorseinon, and Miss L. A. James, eldest daughter of Mr. John James, Pen-y-hank, Penyrheol, Gorseinon. The bride, accompanied by her sister as brides- maid, was given away by her father. The duties of beet man were performed by Capt. T. H. Parry (brother of the bride- groom) Owing to the illness of the bride- groom's mother, no reception was held. Later in the day the happy couple jour- neyed to London, where the honeymoon will be spent. The officiating minister was the Rev. G. M. Williams, Gowerton. Gorseinon, through the local churches, is going strong for the local Y.M.C.A- Hut Week campaign. The Rev. W. Morgan, Brynteg, has been appointed chairman, Mr. D. Jones, Crown Stores, treasurer, and Mr, W. R. Evans, Hillsbro, Alar- andra-road, secretary of the committee. Collectors from the several churches have been appointed for house-to-house collec- tion in the various districts. The cam- paign will last three days-Tuy, Wed- nesday and Thursday. Mr. Henry R. Francis (36), of 21, Lower Time-street, Gorseinon, met with a serious accident on Saturday night. After losing the last train from Pontardulais to Gorseinon, he decided to walk home. He appears to have lost his way, and walked through the old screens formerly need by the Graigola Coal Co., eventually falling on to the parmanent way of the L, and N.W.R., where he was found about seven o'clock on Sunday morning by two work- men prcaCeding to work. One of the work- men carried him to the Pentre Farm near I by, and later he was taken home by motor car. Dr. Trafford Mitchell and Dr. Thom- son, Toughor, were in attendance, but it was found necessary to remove him to Swansea Hospital. Among other injuries it was found that the long bone in the thigh was broken. I A lecture under the auspioae of the Gtfrseinon No. 2 Brancli, St,Ismelters, Union, was given at old Brynteg Chapel on Saturday evening. The Rev. W. Mor- gan (pastor) presided, and the subject, Ffenestr y Breuddwydiwr ("'rhe Dreamer's Window"), by the Rev. R T. Jones, Zion, LI a nelly, was an interpreta- tion of John Bunyan through the win- dow at Westminster Abbey. The proceeds were for the benefit of Mr. John Evans and others who are sufferers through in- j dii,-trial matters. I Mr. D. Harris, of Kingsbridge, Gors- einon, employed at one of the local works, fell off a truck and broke his leg.

I GW AUN-CAE-GURWEN. On Wednesday evening, at the Public Hall, a miscellaneous concert took place, the proceeds of which were in aid of Mr. Ben Davies, who has been unable to follow his employment for a eonsiderub? p&riod o?dng to a breakdown in health. The hall was crowded. The chairman was Mr. Morgan Williams, M.E., Cwmgorse. Various selections were given by Miss i Mary Davies, Madame Ceinwen Morris- | Thomas, Mr. Ben T. Jones, Mr. Owen Morgan, Miss Llinos Thomas, Miss Cein- wen Smith, and Mr. Tal Monis. Mr. John 0 Rees ably presided at the piano.

I v,, KIDWELLY, 1 Councillor Wm. Loosemore, senior mem- jber of tie Kidwelly Council, has been selected for election on Nov. 9th as Mayor. Mr. Loosemore is a Labour mem- ber, and is employed as a doubler at the Kidwelly Tinplate Works. A sale is to be held just belt re. Christ- mas at Kichncyly in connection with the British Farmers' Red Cross Society.

kTL-AY. Among the list of candidates who graduated M.A. at Oxford last weoek ap- pears that of the Rev. D. D. Jones, of JesU6 College Oxford, who is at present in charge of St. Martins Church, Dun- vant. Receiving his education at London and Oxford Universities, he graduated from Jesus College, Oxford two years ago, and is also a graduate of St. David's College, Lanijjeter. Before taking up duties near Swansea, he was engaged in clerical work at St. Michael's, near Oxford.

L.LA-NDILO. Mr. J. W. Nicholas, coroner, held an I inquest at Golden Grove, near LlandiLo, on j Wednesday, respecting the death of Mabel New (37), a single woman, residing at Golden Grove Farm, whose body whs found in the Towy. Evidence was given that deceased, who had lived at the farm with Mrs. Hobbs, her sister, for five months, was consumptive. On Monday night she appeared cheerful. Next morn- ing she was missed, and her body was later found in the river. A verdict of "Suicide by drowning whilst of unsound mind n was returned. The funeral of the late Mr. Pritehard Davies, one of Llandilo's oldest and most respected inhabitants, took place on Sat- urday at Llandyffeisajit Churchyard. Tho attendance was large and representative. The officiating clergy were the Yen. Arch- deacon Williams, the Rev. Lloyd, Vicaj of Taliaris, and the Rev. A. Jones, Llan- dilo. ^h-e deceased had been an en- th'.siastic Volunteer, having served a large, number of years in the Llan dilo j Company, retiring with the rank of colour sergeant. He was the rceipic-nt of the Volunteer long-service medal. He was also a member of the Llandilo V.T.C., which ho assisted to drill, and members of that body attended to pay their last tri- bute. Included in in those present were Capt. W. L. Roberts, 4th Welsh, the com- mandant, Mr. A. Jones, Platoon-com- mander J. H. Roos and Company-sergeant- major G. W. Jenkins. Several members of deceased's family were present as mourners. Amongst them was Councillor D. P Davies chairman of the Urban Dis- triet Council, a son of the deceased. He left a family of grown-up children, fivo of whom are serving with the colours (ona in Ea-t Africa and another in France). Decoa!7Cd, who was in his 73rd year, had been for many years, and was at the time of his death, a member of the Llandilo Board of Guardians. He paid a visit to South Africa, and was a guest of the* late Sir Thomas Price, who just prior to hiis recent sudden death visited Mr. Davies at Llandilo. Included in the list of those who took part in the concert given in connection with the Soldiers' Reception Committee at the Tabernacle, Ffairfach, was Col.-Sergt. 1 7,4 1 G. W. Jenkins, a veteran of the Volunteer movement, who served also in the Terri- torials. Sergt. Jenkim' services as a reciter are always much appreciated. The death has occurred in his 83rd year at his residence, Glanbrvdan Park, Llandilo, of Col. Wm. James Morris, late of the 23rd Madras (Indian Cavalry). Deceased served in the Indian Mutiny. He leaves two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Evans, latp of Dale House, Llan- dilo, widow of the late Dr. Evans. De- ceased came to live in this district some years ago. The death is announced of Miss Mar- garet rrhomas, of Pentre, Crescent-road, Llandilo, in her 79th year. Deceased, who with her brother Mr. David Thomas, resided at the above address, had up to September, when they retired, farmed very successfully at Pentredavis, Drys- llwyn, near Llandilo, Deceased was a sister of Mrs. James, Milton. Alan-road, Llandilo, and aunt of Mrs. Burnett, for- merly of Golden Grove Farm. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Wednesday. Ptes. Jack James and Dai Williams, of Ffairfach, who fought at Gallipoli, are home on short leave prior to proceeding to France. Mr. J. Picton presided over a meeting of the Llandilo Group of Schools. It was resolved to call the attention of the Urban Cotfncil to the necessity of disin- fecting houses from which children likely affected attended Ffairfach School.—An application from Miss E. J. Wright, Cwmdu School, asking for her recogni- tion ag supplementary teacher was read, and it was resolved to recommend that her salary be increased, and to forward both letters to the Education Commit- tee, as she had done her work most satis- factorily. A letter was read stating that I the salary of the nead teacher of the j Tfilley School had been increased from £109 to £120. The chief mourners at the funeral of Mr. Pritehard Davies. a respected mem- her of the Llandilo Board of Guardians for many years were: Mr. D. Pritchard Davies, chairman of the Llandilo Urban Council (son); Idris, Nancy, Elwvn and lena (grand-children); Mrs. Thomas, i "Wenant (sister); Mr. and Mrs. J. Pritehard Davies, Ammanford (son and daughter-in-law) Mr. Garnons Da,viea. Chesterfield (son)' ^liss Evans, New-road (sister-in-law) Mr. Thomas, Candor Estate office, Carmarthen (nephew); Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Grove-hill; Mr. and Mrs. lorries. How Inn; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Brisken. The Rev. Alban Lloyd took the service at the house and the Ven. Areh- deacon Williams, assisted by the Rev. W. A. Jone<?, curate, at the church ami grave. Deceased was formerly an en- thusiastic Volunteer, and had been awarded the Long Service Medal, and was a member of the V.T.C., which he assisted in drilling. Members of this body at- tended the obsequies. There were present besides a large number of the chief in- habitants and members of different public bodies from the town and district.

————— —————- LLANDOVERY. The house-to-houee collection for the Russian wounded soldiers and the selling i or prove;! a groat c.uii".v.s:. The suxii collected at houses totalled £9 5s., and the sale of flags £12 10s. 4id, and there has been handed over to the fund, after the deduction of 3s. 3d. expenses, S21 12s. Id. The numerous collectors and sellers of flags deserve great thanks for their efforts. The president was Mrs. G. An- thony, Cam bray House, and the joint secretaries Mrs. Aldridge, Morwenna, and- Miss Muriel P. Thomas, Belmont. I The money subscril>ed to the Belgian Refugee Fund during 1915 having become j exhausted, the committee, of which Mr. pryse Rice, the mayor, is chairman, is now asking for a renewal of sabscrip- tions. AN ALLEGED BITE. At the West Wales Aesizes at Carmar- S then, on Tuesday, William Henry Hughes, farmer, sur- rendered to his bail on an indictment ot ] wounding Tom Williams, at Llandingut, j Llandovery, on August 21st, with in tea: to disfigure him. Mr. Griffith Jones in structed by Mr. Rees W. Price, Llantlov ory) appeared to prosecute, and Mr. Mar. lay Samson (instructed by Mr. Sam jel Griffiths. Ammanford) defended. The accused was employed by complain ant in timber hauling, and th ac I t the prosecution was that Hughes struck a horse three or/four times with a piece of timber. Tom 4(?illiam's the owner of the hor6e, called ont to Hughes not to beat the animal, and he retorted, If you say much I will strike you too." Tom Wi!. ?'&??''r?pi?'d. "'N o. yol.i won?,? a<!Kt"BK'- cused. it was ane?ed, theA rushed at him, him in hie arms, and fixed hia teeth in the man's upper lip, disfiguring him for life. This, -Ni r. Griffith Jones described as "a primeval sort of savagery." P.S. Deans, Llandovery, said when Wil- liams lodged a complaint with him, there was a large gash in the upper lip, and his shirt down to the waist, was saturated with blood. When charged, accused made no reply. Accused in the box said the horse bit his hand, and when Williams spoke to him he told him, My hand is more valu- able than the horse. Williams then sud-1 deniy rushed at him U like a bull," and gripped him, causing liira gy:eat pain, and he i*lt very weak. He did Tiot remember what happened afterwards. He denied i striking the horse with the "spreader." The j llry found prisoner not guilty," and he was discharged."

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-0 LLAMGADOCK, News was received on "Wedncsday even- ing at Monmouth tliat Lord Llangattock, who was a major in the Royal 1'ieid Artil- lery, had died from wounds received in action. The ead news caused great gloon*; in the district. Earlier in the week it had become known thak he had been mounded in the jaw and arm, and was in liospital at Boulogne. His mother, the Dowager Lady Liaiigattook, on receipt ot the news, immediately crossed over to France, but it is not known whether she arrived in time to see her eon alive The committee of Llangadock and Dis- j trict Bed Croas Jumble Sale met, under the chairmanship of Mr. B. Daviett, Wernellyn. It w as decided to hold the sale on November 22nd. The lie v. J Titus and Miss B. James, Frondeg, are secretaries, and Mrs. Tom Jones, Glan- sawddo. treasurer. ¡

I -■ I l.llll- in » II LOUOR. The number of students enrolled for! the winter session of the Loughor N ureing' and Ambulance Class is ao great that the lecturer, Dr. Thomson, has arranged to give two evenings to the work instead ot one.

I LLANDEBIRL. I 'I A boy named Eddio Howells, nine years of age, residing at Blaenau-road. sustained a nagty accident whilst playing with a chaff-cutter on Tuesday, by which a thumb was severed. A lecture on Trem dros y Ffinia^i" wa,g given by the Rev. W. Naoitlais Wil. liams at the Llandebie C.M. Chapel, Mr. Hy. Herbert. J.P., presiding. An impressive memorial service to the I late Lieut. E, Du Boisson, son of Mr. A. E. Du Buisson, J.P., Glynhir, who died fmia feve-r at Salonika, was held at flip Llandebie Church on Sunday, when the Rev. W. D. Thomas, M.A., Vicar, con- ducted the services.

I MORRISTON. I Fields in the Morriston district are under water. j The 34th gymanfa held under the a of the Sunday schools attached to the Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston, took place on Sunday. The Rev. J. J. Williams (pastor} piesided at each eer-i vice. The massed choir of the four schools, viz., Ta'oernacl, Graig. Pentre- poeth, and Ynisforgan, was, under the conductorsbipof Mr. Luther DaviM. Mrs. 11 T. J. Davies presided at the organ. The morning and afternoon services were set apart for the children. In the even ing an excellent programme was provided. A number of hymns were well rendered by the choir, as wert, a number of choruses by parties from the Pentrepoeth, Graig, and Tabernael schools respectively, Others who assisted were (songs), Mrs. D. F. Edwards, Misses Daisy Herbert, Annie Morgans; (recitations), Misses M. H. Davies, Cassie Rowlands, Messrs. Vin- centDavies, Oakley John, and Willie Evans. At the Tabernacle Schoolroom, Morris- ton, on Tuesday evening, the firsf of a series of concerts arranged under the ausrpices of the Vounfl People's Guild took j place, the programme being provided by the members of the Graig Sunday School. The Rev. J. J. Williams (pastor1) "^resided over a ?arge gathering. The 1"llowing assisted. Songs, Madame W. P. Rowlands, a,misted, Son-s, Madame W. P. Rowlands, Iris Thomas, Mr. Luther Davies, Mr. Tom Rowlands, Mr. Frapk Waths and friends, Mr. D. R. Thomas and friends, Mr. Elwyn Phillips. A number of pleasing choruses were given by the Ladies' Choir, con- ducted by Mrs. P. Evans. A bandage drill and tableaux completed a most on- joyable programme. Miss M. A. Morgans ablv accompanied. During Triday's gale considerable dam- age was done at Morriston. The roof of a tinplate works which is situated on the river side, was blown off, and fell in the river. The windows of many houses were blown in.

———— [ MUMBLES. Our Sailors' Day collection at the fumbles on Saturday realised L15. Meetings in connection with a six day a* m ism on were held on Sunday at Castleton Congregational Church. There were large congregations, and sermons were preached by the Rev. J. W. Smith (pastor). At a special meeting of the Oystermouth District Council, held on Tuesday, Coun- cillor W. L. Jarvis presiding, a scale of charges for the supply of water for domestic, trading, or manufacturing pur- poses with the bye-laws relating thereto required or observed by the consumers, were considered and approved.

PONTARDULAIS. The U repeat pei foruiance of Ar y Groesfforcid," in aid of the Disabled Sail- ors' and Soldiers' Fund, was a great suc- cess, and Mr. Dan Miithews and his com- pany were the recipients of well-deserved congratulations. Thoffuneral took place at Gappa. C.M. burial-ground on Thursday afternoon of Mrs. Aun Williams, Parhs, one of the old- est—she had almost reached her 84 th birth- day—and most respected inhabitants of the district.

PONTARDAWE. The Pontardawe and District Milk I Sellers' Association has decided to in- crease the price of milk to 6d. per quart from Nov. 6th. Anniversary services in connection with the English Wesleyan Church were held on Sunday, and continued on Mon- day, when Mr. A. R. Dawson, of Swan- eea., gave a lecture on Religion and the War." Mr. Dawson was full of optim- ism, and declared that religion, and* re- ligion only, could solve the problems which existed before the war, a6 well as those which had been created by it. Mr. Dawson gave some striking extracts from the works of German philosophers, show- ing that for years Germany had forsaken the worship of Christ, and had been worshipping Odin, the god of war. The Rev. F. T. Buckingham, of Clydach, pre- sided, At the Public Institute, Pontardawe, on Tuesday night, Corpl. J. Davies, Royal Engineers, and Pte. W. J. Tucker, 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers, were the recipients of gifts at the hands of Pontardawe friends. Corpl. Davies was wounded some months ago, but is now convalescent Pte. Tucker lias been wounded in three of the big battles, but is now quite well. Both are about to leave for—somewhere! In the unavoidable absence of Mr. C G. Gilbertson, the chair was taken by the Rev. Joel Davies (the Vicar), who pre- sented Corpl. Davies with a wrist watch. Mr. Wm. Evans presented Pte. Tucker with a pocket wallet containing notes. Gifts were also made to Pte. Aneurin Evans and Pte. J. Davies, who are home on leave.

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I PEfVSBSEY. i A clever troupe of young lady vocalists known as The Excelsiors," and hailing from Kidwelly, vitited the Cory Y.M.C.A. Hut at Pembrey, and gave officers and men a most enjoyable concert. The party woo accompanied by Mr. John Morgan, deputy mayor of Kidwelly. Major Harrison who presided, pre. sented a silver cigarette case to C.Q.M.S. B. Bloom, who is leaving in a few days for active service. A walking stick was also presented to Sergt. Bloom by his fellow sergeants. The party were enter- tained at the officers' meas by Major Harriwon, Capt. Dempster, and the other officers, I

PENYBANK. I The opening meeting of the Pisgah Young People's Society was held on Thursday night, when a delightful lecture on Pitar Pun," one of the characters in Daniel Owen's novel, was given by the Rev. lisiali Williams, Fcchrhiw, to a large attendance. The chairman was the Rev. T. RobcTis. A vte <of thanks to the Ip?turer was carri? on the motion of Mr. Augustus WiUiaH?f.. ?condpd by Mr. Edward Richards, and a fdmilar vote to the chair- man wa^ mrn?d by the lecturer and l seconded by Mr. R'3 Rees. I

0 PENTRSCHWYTH. A reception was given at the Pentre- chwyth Congregational Church on Wed- nesday evening to Stoker Wm. Howe and Pte. Charlie Tantrum. The chair was taken by Mr. Charles Holoombe. 1,;ong,-3? wem rendered by Miss 01 wen lÜd" J and Mr. Win. Aldridge, recitati ms by Mr. Richard Hooper, and solo whistles by Mr. E. Griffiths. Gifts of treasury notes were handed to each of the heroes by Miss Ncta Stephens on behalf of the Bony- roaen. Cwm, and Pentrechwyth Sailors' An address was delivered by Mr. Wm. Evans. The singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" brought a. very pleasant evening to a close.

————— SWANSEA. Ai the funeral of Mrs. Julius Carman, niece of Mr. Tom Byrne, manager of the Grand Theatre, wan0., the following mourners were present: Mr. Willie Holt, Captain James Byrne, Mr. Tom Byrne, Councillor J. Barclay Owen, Messrs. W. G. Gibson, W. Arthur Smith, and H. Lock- yer. The manager of the Swansea Market gives notice that commencing as from Wednesday the Market will close on Fri-I days at 8 p.m., and on Saturdays at 91 p.m., as directed by the Early Closing Ordor made by the Secretary of State! under the Defence of the Realm Regula-I tions. The funeral of the late Mrs. Emily Mutters took place at Danygraig, leaving the residence of her daughter, 5, Jeffries- place, for St. Nicholas Church, (where an address was given by the Rev. Percy Moss Weston, tho rev. gentleman referring to the number of years she had been con- nected with the church. A well-attended conference and tea was held at the Brvnhyfrvd Baptist Schoolroom on Saturday evening, undet the auspices of the Brynhyfryd Band of Hope. The Rev. D. B. Richards (pastor) j presided. An excellent a(ldree%s was given hy Mr. R. H. Tollick, the secretary of th0 Swansea Band of Hope Union, on The Model Band of Hope." A serious accident occurred at Alex- andra-road, Swansea, shortly after 10.30 j a.m. on Sunday morning. William Des-1 mond Davie? (10), of 4, Byron-cN'scent, Swansea, was riding a bicycle, and ap- parently he lost contol of the machine which crashed into a wall. The rider sustained injuries to his face and head. lie was conveyed in the ambulance to i tho hospital >nd detained. On Tiiur^T afternoon, under the aus- pices of the National British Women's Temperance Association (Swansea Coun- cil), a "cake and apron" sale wa-s held at Wesley schoolroom, kindly lent for the occasion. The sale was opened by Miss Rees, Brynygroos. A public temperance meeting was afterwards held, the speaker being the Rev. A. Beynon Phillips. The chair was occupied by Mrs. Crwys Wil- liams. An excellent musical programme was gone through. While a tramcar was proceeding down High-street on Tuesday morning a little boy named Willie Lloyd, of 4, Watkin- etreet, Swansea, returning from school ran across the road in'OO the side of the car. His leg caught in the machinery and was severely injured. A gentleman who was riding a motor cycle with side car saw the accident, and took the child to the hospital. The hospital authorities report that the boy had sustained a badly crushed leg and other slight in- juries. The child was detained. Marie Osman, aged 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Osman (formerly of Swan- sea) has been successful in obtaining honours for piano playing (Intermediate grade) in the recent examination held at Cape Town, under the auspices of the Cape University. She headed the Cape Town candidates, and was placed third in the Union of South Africa. She also se- cuw^P four marks short of honours in the I Intermediate stage of Harmony. She is a pupil at the South African College of Music, Cape Town, and for her consistent progress has been awarded a bursary. The annual social in connection with the Central Hall Choir took plaoe on Thursday evening, when a large number I sat down to supper. The Rev. W. Watkin Williams (pastor), on behalf of the choir, presented Mr. George Edwards with a silver-mounted ebony baton. He eulogised.the manner in which, he had conducted the choir; and hú also (-o! piiiiieakd his daughter. Miss Ruby Edwards, on' her services as accompanist. Speeches were also given by Messrs. Sydney Evans (secretary), J. Brooks and T. Nicholls, and Miss Maud Bowers. Mr. Edwards suitably responded. An accident happened in Wind-street, Swansea, about 2.40 p.m. on Tuesday. :'11'. Thos. J. Randell, the well-known Swansea solicitor, was walking down the street, and when near the Vivian monument was, knocked down by a motor-car, No. CY1794, which wa-s proceeding in the opposite direction. Mr. Eandell sustained an injury to his leg. He was immediately taken into the Metropolitan Bank. where he was attended to. Mr. Randell was afterwards conveyed to the Hospital in a taxi cab, being assisted by Mr. Villiers Meager, barrister. The driver of the car was also slightly injured. The Rev. W. Scudamore, L.D., curate of St Paul's, Landore, has received an invita- tion from the parish of St. Gabriel's, Swansea, to take charge of St. Augustine's Chvrch. Mr. Scudamore has accepted the invitation, and will enter on his new duties on the 14th inst. During his seven years' services at Landore Mr. Seudan-iore, has won a host of friends. He is a hard- working clergyman, and as captain of the Landore Church Lads' Brigad he has be- come rerv popular. When the V.T.C. movement was originated in the district, he was unanimously appointed to the com- mandership. On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral of the late Mr. James Rees, cf 3, Washing- ton-terrace, Landore, tock place at Cwm- gellv Cemetery. The deceased, who was 50 years .of age, had been ailing for some time. He was employed as the chief fiter at the Landore G.W.R."Engine-e.bed. where he was highly respected. The chief mourners included Pte. Geo. Rees (son), Messrs. Jack and Geo. Rees (hrothere), Mr. J. Wignall, J.P., and Mr. W. Lewis (uncles), Messrs. W. John, D. H. Board. and James Huxtable (brothers-in-law), Messrs. Geo. Hughes, Geo. Rees, J. Floyd, Arthur Maclntvre, E. John, and Jno. Wal- ters (cousins). There were also present, in addition to a large number of railway employes, Mr. E. T. John (foreman fit- ter), and Mr. F. G. Gibbs (travelling in- spector, Neath). The Rev. W. Scudmore, L.D., Pt. Paul's, officiated. The funeral of Miss M. A. Richards took I pa a ee at Cwmgelly Cemetery o-n We<ln?s- day afternoon. A phort Hervice at her mother?s residence, 10, Hichards-stree't. Manselton, was conducted by the Rev. Hcraa? Evan? (Libanlst The deooa.I. who had only been ailing for about a fortnight, was 37 years of age and was a school teacher at Manselton Schools. The mourners were:—Private D. Richards (brother), Mifa C. Richards (sister), Messrs. Jonah Phillips and Phillip Phil- lips (uncles), Messrs. WiHie Phillips. W. Phillips and William Phillips (cousins), Miss M. Thomas, Messrs. R. Demery, B. Evans, W. Edwards and F. Llewelyn. The following members of the Manselton teaching profession were present and acted as bearers:—Messrs. W. Griffiths, J. E. Gething, W. J. Devonald, and Mr. Dan Powell (caretaker. The Rev. Penar Grif- fiths officiated at tjpe church, and the Rev. Ben Evans (Bethel, Manselton) 'at the graveside. SHIPPING APPEAL. The Court of Appeal to-day heard an appeal by the Houlder Line. Ltd.. of Swansea and Newport, from a judgment; entered against them by Mr. Justice' Rowlatt at the suit of Bruce. Marrk>tt| and Co., for damages for breach of cop- tract to deliver mining machinery safely in South America. The machinery was. shipped in London, via Newport. At Newport the position of the machinery I was changed to another hold, and it was, placed on a quay for that purpose. Whilel there it was damaged by accident, and judgment was entered for shippers for £25ü. On that account the shipowners now appealed on the ground that they, were protected from liability by cuntract I Mr. McKerinon, K.C., for the respon-j dent shippers, submitted that though the amount involved w.-uii not large, the principle contended for by the shipowners made the case one of importance. His complaint was that the machinery was outside the ship for days, and the ship-! owner wa? not protected under such cir- cumstances. Mr. Roche, K.C., in replying for the appellants, submitted that his clients had not broken their contract by putting the machinery on the quay. Judgment was reserved. THE SANATORIUM. The Swansea and District Sanatorium I Committee met on Monday. 'I ue* Chair- man (Mr. David Mathews) said that the committee had not met for two years owing to the war conditions. The ques- tion of building a hospital was at a stand- still. Plans had boon prepared, but had not been submitted to the Welsh National Insurance Commissioners, because it was known the Treasury would not sanction any expenditure at the present time. Of the ground of the site near Ikndrefoilan, only seven a-cros was retained by the com-, mittee, and it was now resolved that the i remaining land be let on a monthly tenancy for grazing and pasture purposes. Arising out of the reports of the com- mi tee meetings held since the last general meeting, the Chairman pointed out that temporary hospitals were being erected all over the country under tho ouspices of the War Mco, at per bed, whereas the proposed Swansea hospital cost was £200 per bed. Dr. Clifford, the tuberculosis physician, had oxpressed an opinion that afi the Treasury would not sanction expen- diture after the war, the question was whether Swansea should not go in for a temporary institution at S20 per head. It was decided, as the War Pensions Com- mittee were concerning themselves with the matter of discharged soldiers, that Dr. Clifford should interview Mr. A. F. Eden, the chairman of that committee, with a view of oo-operation. Dr. Clifford reported he had examined 1,046 new cases, of which 50 were definite cases, and had been sent to Mnatoria or tuberculosis hospitals. During the last tuberculosis hospitals. During th4a laqt two years he had examined 175 ca?" for the military. Mr. W. Owen advocated an appeal to the Government for the control of the milk supply, as the workmen could not now afford milk at present prices. «*> ■

I SKETTY. J The funeral of the late Mr. Frank Garnant Cawker. The Grove Sketty, of thof I firm of Messrs. Tribe, Clarke, Cawker and Co.. chartered accountants, took place on Saturday morning, leaving the house at 111.30 a.m.. for Oystermouth Cemetery. FOUND DEAD ON BEACH. On the beach at Blackpill on Sunday a man's body was found, and later it was identified as that of Mr. John Robert Bevan, of Ty Coch-road, Sketty. It ap- rt; ,.that Mr. Bevan left home on Saturday evening for Blackpill, where he visited his mother-in-Law. Mrs. George, of Clyne Lodge. He stayed at the latterhouse until 8.45 when he set out for home. Deceased, who was 29 years of age, was married, and was well- known in the Sketty district. At pre- sent there is no explanation as to how ho came by his death. The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Bevan, mill superintendent at the Morfa Works, and lived at 130, Treharne-road, Landore. His father is a deacon and treasurer of Hermon Welsh Congregational Chapel, Plasmarl. Deceased was employed as a clerk at the Morfa, and leaves a widow with four children, the vevngest of whom is only two weeks old. lie only finished his holidays on Saturday. An inquest was held at Blackpill en Monday afternoon before the Comty Deputy Coroner, touching the death of Mr. Bevan. Evidence went to show that on leaving his mother-in-law's house he got into the river and was stunned by the fall, the tide carrying him to the spot where he was found. The jury returned a verdict of "Found drowned," adding a rider that the river should be fenced.

—— 1 ST. CLEARS. I Lance-Corporal W. Plilllips, a native of St. Clears, has written to a friend at the Mumbles stating that he has won the, Military Medal, the ribbon having been, handed to him at the front. Loe.-cpl. Phillips joined a local unit the day after war w,s and went to the front a few months later. Ho had worked as a miner at Tumble, and had at another period assisted his father, a St. Clears farmer.

0 1 TYCROE&. ) On Wednesday the remains of Misa Annie Richards, daughter of Mr. aifd Mrs. Richards, Erw Farm, were interred at Sardis graveyard, the officiating ministers being the Revs. R. W. Davies, D. S. Davies, and D. J. Mosee. The funeral waa largely attended, the mourners occupying 30 conveyances. Deceased, who had quali- fied as a hospital nurse, died oi coiisump- tion. The Hendre and district branch of the Free Church Council met at Bethoeda Chapel on Wednesday night, under tha presidency of the retiring chairman, Mr. Parry, Council Schools. The pastor of Bethesda, the Rev. D. S. Davies, presided, and an address on Faith and Trust vaa delivered by Mr. Griffith Jones, Cwru Gwily. A discussion followed, in which. several mom he re took part. Special services to inculcate faith and 1 hope in God during the present gienij struggle were held 021 Wednesday at Llan- edy Chnrch and at St. Edmund's Church, conducted respectively by the Revs. ILValo ,1 Thomas and W. Edwards.

——.—— I TUMBLE. Th" d?ath is announced, at the age of"  32, of Mr. G?ar?p Da'??U ?Vaddall, !?e- jI cond sou of Mr. Geo. Wadd"Jl. j

YSTAADYH_A!S. I The Tstraclgynlais Tribunal met on Tues- I' day. the iWv. !ewis Jones jireaiains oi:1''t Morgan Price, ,1.F., was ireaent for tbq {{ Board of Agriculture, and Mr., W. lieyshon tt (Heath) for the military .-Mithoritiea Mr. Morgan Davies appealed for a carter employed by 'rhe 'railway compauy, lit-.„ Davies maintained that the applicant waa in a certified occupation. The Tribunal decided that, the cafe be adjourned for three weeks, and that appli- cant should again submit himpf!f for (??X- i; &minaMon before the Medical Board An appeal was made OIl behalf of an Abercrave grocer's assistant. Ho Wtta a pinale man. and had been placed iii-C 1 bv the Medical Board. The applicant's employer declared that- i the assistant was indispensable to him Two months were allowed. Three months' temporary exemption waa jj gy&tited a grocer's assistant from Ystrud- gynlais. A shoeing smith who had not attained tho age of 41, and who had been rejected from the Army, was asked by Mr Leyshon if he was prepared to fo into "ut munition works to relieve a single man. The applicant leplicd that ho had been iil for aouie time, and he was afraid liso could not stand it. Mr. Lcyshw: Will you try5 Applicant: I would rather not j| Mr. Leysbcn (warmly): Oh. fro away; you don't do anything for your country! | An Abercrave collier applied for exemp- tion on behalf of a farm servant, a single mail cf 19. In answer to Mr. leyshon, the appellant said he had been working as a collier ail his life. ijlr. Leyshon: Why are you not on the 4 r. Levshon: farm? Appellant: I married the daughter of itic farm application was refused. An Ystradgynlais farl-ter appealed frr hia two sons, who were described as milk-n.iu and horseman respectively. The 7x>ys wertt single, and their ages were 21 and 22 Conditional exemption was granted f«r the horseman, but the milkman was re. fused- A Gurnos milk vendor app^i'd on >u&i. ness and conscientious grounds. "What are yod apper.liag on? Milk or '•onscience. asked a member of the Tri. bunal Milk," replied the applicant. One month was granted.

» < a  —• | WAUNA;LWVDD. I Waunarlwydd has welcomed home a I young hero, 17 years of age, in the person, of Gwyn Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. J, j Jones, Victoria. On Tuesday evening, at the Shepherds' Hall, he was made the re-, cipient of a walking stick. The chairnjaai was Mr. Bert Hollingdale, the Welsh Rugby forward.

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