Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

eUflRYPQRT. On Tuesday afternoon t)le remains of Mrs. 8. L*v."is (wife of the art master of the Higher Elementary School, Lianelly), were interred at the Box Cemetery, Lian- uilv. The iliev. R. n. Hughes officiated. j On Tuesday evening, Facing the }h,dc," a comedy in three ac1:6 was giv-en at the Parish Hall, burryport, by the Uarrvport Dramatic Society under the personal direction cf Mrs. tepli rie. Tae proceeds were in aid of the Pembrey and Burryport District Nursing Assoc is- tion. The liall ivas crowded. Those tak- ing part were: Messrs. S. Parry, F. (rill. W. Gills, Frank DR-kineon, and C. Gar- land; Mrs. L. J. Sep Wine, Mrs. J. K Nichols, Miss Mary Dunn, and Mrs. W. T. Edmunds. The acting was of a very high order, and reflected great credit on f all who took part. On Monday afternoon the late Capt. John Bowser. Ft'yu-onau," Eikington- road, Burryport, wac, laid t J rest at the old Parish graveyarci, Pembrey. The vicar. Rev. D. A. Jenkins, M.A.. and R-v. J. W. Hughe., B.A., curate of st. Mary's, officiated. The deceased was a j native of Burryport, and was 77 years Of uge. On-Sunday morning the price of milk was.-raised to bd. per quart hy the milk sejlets of Burryport and district. The anniversary services of Hermon Welsh Wesley an Chapel, Pembrey, were held on Sunday. The evening service was held at Ik'the! Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion. The special preacher was the Rev. Pugh Jones, Montgonieryshire. The singing was under the, leadership oi M•' Gwilyni Evans, L.T.S.C.; Mr. Maui ice Evans presiding at the organ. On Sunday, the Rev. T. M. Price, Betli- ania, Llannon, preached at Jerusalem Welsh Congregational Chapel, Burryport. j The runeral of Mr. W. If. Butt took place at the Old Parish Church grave yard. The vicar oflieicftcd. 'J he chief J mourners were Mr. John Butt, Mr. Butt-, sund Mr. Eddie Butt. Mrs. Lewis, wife of Mr. John Iis. art master. Lianelly Higher Grade j &hG:)I i)a ?l away on Saturday, ?ftpr a Icn? Uln?t-s. t?tendirg frj?i the time her; on waG kill{d in actioD in France. She J son wu43 1,I* l it( i ii-, a, t raided at Station-rœd, Burryport, and was greatly respected. On Saturday morning Mr. Idris Davies. | On iiio-ling M r. ldris Dyfafty, Eurryport. ..ac married at ? Her v, Church. Burryport, to Miss Ettio j Samuel, granddaughter of Mr. Wm. John, I Bec.vbryn, Burryjxirt. The curate o* St. i Mail's (the Rev. J. W. Hughes) officiated. The. bridegroom is leaving for the front j in e. few days. The death is announced of Capt. John I Bowser, Ffvnonau," Elkington-rcad, j Burryport, as occurring on Thursday morning. He wa? 77 v?,ars of age. He retired from the sea nearly 30 years ago. A successful entertainment and com- j petitive meeting was held at Bethel Chapel, Pembrey. The chairman Was Rev. D. E. Jones, B.A.. pastor. A -meeting of the tradesmen and others interested was held at Somerset House everi, to consider the question of the large increase of assess- ment mainly on business premises. J Thero war, a good attendance. Mr. Fred Morgan was voted to the chair.—It was unanimously decided to make an appeal to the Assessment Committee, and a com- mittee was appointed to carry same into effect. Mr. W. H. Butt. New-street. Burrr- part,4)am,-d away on Wednesday at the I age of 73. He was a native of Swansea, but came to Burryport nearly 30 years ago. He was a cooper at the old White Lead Work*. I

CWMAMMAN. I" Lieut. Gilbert Da vies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pees Davies, Brynteg, Gar nan t. has returned to Egypt aftcc a visit home, during which he was united in matri- mony to Mias Thomas, of the Garnant Post Office. He departed amidst the well- of a large number of friends. Fol- lowing a distinguished record of ryiea in Galiipoli, Lieut. Daviea was aecoratcd by the King of Serbia with/the Order of the White Eagle. Prior to roli-nteering he was surveyor and sanitary inspector to the Cwmamman Urban Council, and is very well known locally.

I- CWMTWfJCH. The first wedding at Befch«ma C.M. (3M?dL Cwmtwmh, book place on Sa>tur- day.- The contracting parties w?re Miss M=vu-d& WWaøs. ?deai: daug' of Mr. Mm Rhys WiUa?ma, Glyn- mearig Farm, Lower Cwmtwrch, and Mr. ) G, E. Hopkin, eon of Mr. Joseph Hopkin. i Ynys-y-Daewa, Y«talyfera. The bride, who waeasEMtarat mistress at Tniscedwyn Inf-aata. School, was given away by her hrotiwr, Mr. Philip Rhys WiLisajna She was aitanded as Lrideemaids, by Misses May WUhamg (sister), Gwyneth Morgan f 4md Betty Heem (oongine). Mr. T. W. Hop- ,,Idn (UroldMsr) was beat man. The officiat- ing Branster was the Pow. W. P. Joneg I j?jxator? _0 prcspntad the bride wit? a family Bible to mark tke Q{'ûasion., )f'l ?MMiT ?E?ar- (orea?uet) i?y?d t?e Wed- ding Mareh. Later Mr. and Mrs. Hopkin left for Penarth, where the honeymoon will be spent. Among the presents was a salad bowl presented to the bride by the staff and scholars cf Ynisced-wyi). School.

I CLYDACH. At Hebron Congregational Church, after I service on Sunday evening, Mr. Louis H. Torr, of Swansea, gave an ?xc?l&ct or?:ui recital, which was thoroughly appreCiated II by his deeply intererted audience. He went through a varied and charming pro- gramme 0: selections. Songs were ren- dered by Miss Hannah Williams (Ynis- tawe) and Mr. D. C. Jones (Poirtardawe), and elections were effectively rendered by Hebron. Church Choir (conducted by Mr. Edwin Davies). At a public meeting promoted at the Public Hail, Clydach, on Thursday, Messrs. W. BLck and John Edwards de- livered addresses in support of the Govern ment scheme for war savings. Coimcillo: Richard Thomas presided over a nunicri ciilly disappointing attendance. The Sailors' Flag Day a.t Clydach, on October 21st, organised by Mr. D. Clydach Thom?-s (secretary^, in connection with the Clydach Sailors' and Soldiers.' Reception Committee, realised the sum of -29.

I CARMARTHEN. j At an inquest at Carmarthen on Wed-i nesday, Wui. Edvrards, the t-,vo-year-<>rd; j child of David Edwards, Johnstown, who WilS found drowned in a jnill-leat, the jury ) eAiled the aii-orytion of the Council to the dewracility of having the place protected, The Carmarthen Hural District Tin-1 buna! on Wednesday refused exemption to a number of 5ingle men, conditional I' upon the military linding suitable mari-icd men in their pkee*.

APPEAL TEIBUNAL. In support vi his appeal before the Car-i marthen Bo"oa?,h Tribunal on Friday, a timekeeper at the Great Western Railway M?ine-Kh?- a married man, Eaid there! ) were ci?ht single men doing unskilled work in the sheds. i am witling to join the forces when my turn comes," he said, hnt seeing that there are so many single nI Ll) ir- department, I think ir is a bit h,ud th?t I have to go S?-st." He was ¡ wi'iin? to do the work of any of these ?in?la !nsn. (,-i Tneiubpt- ci t tl-e Tri, ?Jr. ?\ &?)urreU (a member of the Tri- !nmal): But your employers might think you aro not essential to them Y3, but I have been doing the work of these single men. I am the only man singl3d out from zec men. Prof. Mocre (a member of the Tribunal)- I think notice should be taken of these single men. Mr. John Davies (another member^ main- tnined it was net the fault of the railway j company, but of officials. The Tribunal had -jassed a reeoliition not to consider married men's cases till the single men were called UD. Exemption was granted conditional upon the man going to a munition j Another appellant sent in an exemption card showing that he was now employed as a labourer at a munition works. A labourer!" remarked Mr. W. V. H. Thom.vs (a member of the Tribunal). "I j think the Clerk should write to ihe autho- rities to pack out men like that. Eligible' roen who gp düwn to Carmarthen to the f mUllHionwcrks as labourers are Dothin? but shirkers. They want skilled men ???-" The case W:H postponed for en.(dri i

CWMLLYMFELL. Mr. and Mrs J. Morgan, Post Office,! j Cwmllynfell. Juive received information that their only son. Pte. Harry Morgn. of the Honourable Artillery Corps, has been killed in action in France. Pte. MGr- gan was 22 years old, and prior to enlist- ment- was at Cardiff pursuing his studies for a degree.

 CH&!GCEFMPA?C. I Special preachiug services were held at Pantycrwys Congregational Church, ('' on Iiatui-dii)- evening and on Sunday. The Rev, Ben Davies (Panteg) officiated,

FFORESTFACH. On Thurseiay afternoon Mrs. Hopkins, wife* of Mr. Trevor Hopkins, Marquis Arms, m-et with a painful accident at Swansea. She slipped while dismounting from a car. and fell on her arm, with the result that the elbow joilit was dislocated and other hodily bruises were sustained, She was removed home and medically at- tended. Private D. J. Price, Mile. End, has re- turned home for a eitort leave from the front. Members of the Reception Com- mittee met him at High-street Station, 'and escorted him home. Fforestfach Reception Committee have decided to provide local heroes with com- forts and eatables at Christmas through the medium of a concert to take place three weeks hence at Bethlehem, C-adle. Captain Glyndwr L. Andrews, who was invalided home a short time ago in con- sequence of crench fever, has been granted an extension of leave. He is steadily re- gaining his former state of health. District Councillor Jas. Jones. Wassail House, and Rev. H. J. Stewart, vicar of Sketty, having decided to retire from G)ilrlcil activities, it is understood that Cockett ratepayers have been invited to nominate candidates. Mr. J. T. Martin has been nominated by Sketty ratepayers, and there are al,,o a few Cockett residents in the field. Both retiring councillors were resident in Cockett when Sleeted, and there arc many who argue that the locality should have two local men to re- place them. Saturday's meeting of rate- payers will determine the names to be subjected to the choice of the District Council. .—————

GLAIS. I j The funeral of Mr. Morgan H. Harries, took place on Wednesday at Seion Chapel Churchyard, on Wednesday. Thei Revs. J. Tywi Jones and Rev. J. J. Davios con- ducted the service. The cortege wae headed by the Peniel children's choir (of which deceased was conductor), followed by the Glais united choir. (

COWER. i The Gower District Council met at Pen- maen Workhouse on Tuesday. Mr. J. A. Jenkins presided at the Council meeting. Tlw. Water Committee reported the result of their consideration of the appli- cations for the appointment of waterman fbr Pesclawdd, Three Crosses, and Dun- vant. The matter was referred back for further consideration. The Medical Officer of Health in his re- port said there were no Aotit-ic-ations of infectious diseases during October, &nd there are at present no patients in the isolation hospital. Twenty-eeven births were notified during October. The qnestion of th-e Killa-y water supply was considered, but inasmuch as no reply had yet been received as to whether Cray water was obtainable, con- sideration was deferred. The Surveyor reported that the cost of constructing a culvert at the foot of Kittle Hill would be £ 163. It was oonaidered inadvisable to incur the expense at the present time. o

GGRSEINQW. GORS£INON- 1 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Lvane, i aged 55, of Brcn Dolau, Gorseinon, took p!aoe at 139.5 peltn. Liaoelly, on Mon- day "afternoon. A short servic-e at the >ouse and the cemetery was conducted by! the Rev. Talfan Dalies, "bauw. The ] j chief mourners were Mr and Mrs. Deeley (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans (sons and daughter- in-law), Mr. and Mrs. F. Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D Williams, together with members of a large family circle. The arrangements were carried out by Joseph Jerikins and Son, Gorseinon. Funeral coaches being snpplied by Dd. Bassett and Son, Gors- einon. The November number of the Juvenile Rechabite Magazine" contains a photo of Bro. Joseph Jones, D.S.J.T., West Gla- morgan District No. 43. In ]At. Bro. Jones was elected D.S.J.T., and re-elected the following year. In 1913 he was again D.S.J.T. During his period of office Bro, Jones initiated over 1,050 juvenile mem- bers. Both brass bands—the Tcwn and Tem- perance—took part in the contest at Cross Hands on Saturday. Special preaching services were held at. the English Baptist Church, Pontar- dulaift-road, Gorseinon, on Sunday, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. Grif- fith Jones, Ammanford. The half-yearly services in connection with Brynteg Welsh Independents were held on Sunday, when the lVEW. S. Wil. liams. of Landore, officiated. A lecture, under the auspices of the Cymdeithas y Cymreigyddion, was given at the Institute, Gorseinon, on Thursday evening. Mr. Thomas Davies, Mason's- road, presided, and the subject, entitled Y Dyn leuanc Delfrydol" (the Ideal Young Man) was appropriately dealt with by Mr. Seth P. Jones, Penclawdd. A mis- eellanoous musical programme was contri- buted by Madame Jones-lieos, t-ho Misses Lily Hinds and B«ssie Rees. Madame Jones-Reef, was heard to effect in the solos I.lam v Cari^dau and Y Mae Gwlad." A vote of thanks to the lecturer and artistes was heartily accorded. A social evening at Ebenezer Vestry was made the* occasion of welcoming Able Seaman Phil Edwards on Tuesday evening. After tea an entertainment followed, during which Miss May Jones, on behalf of the church, presented Edwards with a silver cigarette case suitably inscribed. The following contributed to a miscel- laneous musica l programme: Misses Ko £ ie Bevan, Lizzie Janes and Mr. D. Jenkins; | accompanist, Miss Cwladys Davies. | Speeches wc-re made by Messrs. Tho«. S. Thomas (chairman D. Jones, Albert Wil- liams, Dan Jones, Jos. Jones, and the Rev. D. H. Thomas (nastor). All arrangements wfre in the hands cf a reception eomni?t- tee with Mr. Jcs. Jones, Mr. W. J- Hughes and Miss Mav ,Tonç-g acting as chairman, j socretary, and treasurer respectively.

1 GW???-CAE-GUH?'E?. On aturdy night, at Carmel Cliapel, an interesting lecture on Williams. Pantycelyn," was given by ?he R?v. J- Williams, Morriston. The Rev. B. D Davies was th chairman. On Sunday Tabernacle Chapel, Cwm- gorsp, held its anniversary meetings, the preacher being tll(- T. T. Williams. At the Cross Hands band contest on Saturday, the Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Silver Band captured the first prize for the march, and-srcond prize for the selection ia Cl ass A. Mr. Tal Morris secured the medal for the best cornet player in the competition. The Gvfi\un-cae-Gnrwen and Cwmgorse acting vice-presidents of the Swansea Hoo. pital Linen Guild have issued a local re- i port of their subscriptions for this year. S34 Ss. has been handed over to the Hos- pital Fund. Tbe sub.seriutions collected were as follow: By Mrs. J. Rees, Afcernant, £17 6s. fid.; Mrs. T. James, Upper Col- I bioii-road, 9,10; Mrs. J. M. Evans, Curwen- i £2 Itie. £ 3; Mrs. T. Williams, Rock Shop, j On Thursday afternoon, a meeting of the workmen of the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. Cwmgorse, and Cawdor Collieries wae held at the Public Hall. The object of the meeting was in order to try and ob- tain a better representation on all local governing bodies. The chair was taken; by County Councillor David D. Davies, who proposed That this meeting of the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen miners strongly pro- test against the enormous and unwar- ranted rise in the price of food-stuffs, and calls upon the Government to take steps to prchil)it i oii of t l ,?e to pr&hibit thi? cnt?l cxploitatio!) of the poorer elM?s." The resolution vas sec- onded by Mr. Joseph Dicks, Cwmgorse, j and supported by Mr. Meth Jones, Re-; gistration agent, and Mr. Johnny James, miners' agent. m On Wednesday night, Mr. Mcth Jones; lectured to a crowded meeting at Hermon Chapel. The object of the meeting was' the formation of a trades council in the. locality.

GOLDEN GROVE. I Mr. Walter Brenan, of Golden Grove petty officer in the Rnyal Naval Air Ser- vice, ha3 quite recovered from his recent attack of malaria fever, and is back again doing <hlJ;y U somewhere in the Eastern Mediterranean." Mr. W. E. Erenan is the younger son of Mr. Edward Brenan. who has been in the employ of the Gnwdor family for the last 17 years. and who was formerly employed by a near relative of Lord Uthuen. It was the latter nobleman who wrote- to Brenan. senior, enclosing the Surgeon-General's communication giving the above informa- tion. Mj". W. E. Brenan, like his elder brother, Mr. Wm. Brenan, joined the colours in 1914. The former, up to the present, has not received a scratch, but the latter was twice wounded whilst i serving in Lovat's Scouts in Galiipoli. On both occasions he refused to give in and continued at his post. At present he is eerving in the Mechanical Motor Trans- port, in Egypt. I

HENDY. I Mr. Henry J. Griffiths, the chairman of the Llanedy Council i6 bringing forward at the next meeting the question of local prices of farm produce. Great indigna- tion is felt in the place over the huge increases asked by the farmers of the neighbourhood in the prices of dairy produee, etc. The milk boycott is still going on.

KIDWELLY. I The death took place on Monday of Mrs. Ann King at the advanced age of 85 years. The deceased lady—who for many years past had resided with her youngest daugh- ter, Mrs. James, Water-street, was a daughter of the late Rev. John Reynolds, for many years minister at Siloam Baptist Chapel, and a si-ster of the Revs. John and George Reynold-s, who were also initmfc vrs of the same chapel for many years after the death of their father. She leaves a -on, Jr. David King, of Loughor, and three daughters—MUs. Gavin Thorburn. Kidwelly; rs. C. A. Rees. Llanelly, and Mrs. James. Her husband, Mr. John King, also an old Xidwellyite, predeceased her by several years. The funeral takes place on Friday T-he annual meeting of the loca.1 Free Church Council was held ,)t the Mar fa C.M. ChsTjel on Tuesday evening, the Rev. E. J. Herbert, the outgoing president, be- ing in the chair. The following officers were elected for the ensuing ylm-r:-Prwi- dent, Rev. J. Arter, Welsh Weeleyan; vice-presidefit, Mr. J. n. Anthony; t.a' i surer, Mr. D. S. Davies; hoik sec., Mr. Phil. Evafls Private .W. J. Rowlands, of the Royal Welsh Fttsilrers, is home. The eon of Mr- D. Rowlands, ex-Mayor of Kidwelly, he went to Frazee in [December, 1915, He was severely wounded in both legs by shrapnel durig the Big Push, and was also shot by a sniper in the right ■ «henzMer. He was taken to & base hospi- tal whe was <)p,.aratod on three 'r" IW the Hospital, where he war, for ten months. Pte. Rowlands is only 18 .years of age.

LLANDOVERY. Mr. T. Watkins, Gol-len House, did not sit, as was stated in our issue of Satur- day, on the, licensing case which was opened at the Llandovery Sessions on Fri- day and adjourned until Wednesday, There were large attendances at the ser- vices held in connection "with the induc- tion of the Rev. Joseph Jenkins to the pastorate of the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Llandovery. Preaching cervices were held morning and evening. The preachers were the Rev. Thomas Hughes, Blaenau, Ffestiniog, and Dr. Cynddylan Jones. The induction service was in the afternoon. The Rev. Thomas | Hughes epoke of the character, preaching abilities, and influence of Mr. Jenkins in Ffestinio?. Mr. George Morgan, D.C., Ystradwaiter, in an interesting address, gave the history of the call." The Rev. Nantlais Williams, on behalf of the Car- marthenshire monthly meeting, extended I a warm welcome to the new minister to the county. Mr. Jenkins suitably re- sponded. Other addresses were delivered by Dr. Cynddylan Jones, Revs. Rees Evans (Llanwrtyd Wells) and Joseph Harry (Llandovery). Dr. Cynddylan Jones de- scribed tbo new pastor a6 a genius of the j Welsh pulpit. -0

LLANDILO. A successful competitive meeting in (connection with Ebenezer Baptist Chapel j Guild w-as held under the presidency of Mr. Tom Lewis, New-road. The adjudi- cators were—Literature, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.A., B.D.: music, Mr. D. J. Rees. Awards: Solo (under 14), Dd. Çth. Jenkins; recitation (under 12), Winnie Griffiths; reading (under 15), Mary Jen- kins; impromptu speech, Mr. Chas. Jen- kins; best answer to six questions, Ben Griffiths; translating from Welsh to Eng- lish and Mnglish to Welsh, divided between | Chas. Jenkins and Ben Griffiths. The Rev. D. P. Roberts was made an hon<jrary mepiber of the Guild. lioe.-cpl. F. W. Lewis, eon of Mr. and Mrs. W. Thornac,, Crescent House. Llan- dilo, who has been wounded in France, is making progress towards recovery. The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr. Noah R. Phillips, licensee of the Re- freshment Rooms at Llandilo Station. Deceased, who was 47 years of age, was a native of Glanamman. He was fcr- merly landlord of the Bird-in-Hand Inn, Neath. At a meeting of the Advisory Commit- tee in connection with the agency in Wales for Industrial schoolboys, a reso- lution was adopted, condemnatory of the practioo of supplying intoxicants at auction sales on farms. At a meeting of the County Sf'hool managers the governors passed a vote of sympathy with MrtJ. Gwynne Hughes in her illness. Mr. Robert Matthews presided over a meeting of the Rural Tribunal, when 45 cases were conditionally exempted or medically rejected. A resolution was passed strongly urging the retention at Llandilo of Captain Edwards. At the quarterly meeting at Ebenezer Chapel (presided over by the pastor, the Rev. G. E. Williams) a somewhat lengthy programme was admirably gone through. The funeral of Mr. Caleb Tliomas, Towy-terrace, Ffairfach, who passed away after a brief illness in his 69th year, took place on Wednesday ft the Taber- hacle hnrial ground. Deceased had for years been a member of the Board of Guardians. At Ebenezer, a lecture was given by the Rev. Thomas Thomas, Llandebio, on "Telvr.au a dorwyd yn aynnor." News has been received in Llandilo of the death in action of Pte. Willie "Evan", I of the K.R.R., son of the !ate Mr. David Evans, formerly schoolmaster at Talley. Prior to joining the colours the deceased was a booking clerk at Llandilo railway station. He was about 34 years of age. E! STEP DFOD ATT. A competitivf meeting, presided over by llr. Evan Jones, was held at JElim School, Ehosniaen, Llr-iduo, on Tuesday evpning. The awards were:—Recitation, children: 1. Willie Jones; 2, Oliver Evans. Solo (under 10): Minnie Evans. Recitation (over 10): 1, Dilya Jones; 2, Johnny Thomas. Soprano solo: Divided between Elizabeth. ,W illiarna I and Mary Williama Recitation (open): Di- vided between Irene Jones and Morgan Mor- gan. Hymn tune: Divided between Mrs. Williams and Mr. Rees Lloyd; a scond prize was divided between Mr, Joun Jones and Mr. Joseph Williams. I A competitive concert, under the auspices of the Young People's Guild, was held at Ebenezer Vestry, Llandilo. on Tuesday even- ing. Mr. Lewis presided. The prizes -.vere j awarded as follows:—Recitation, Winnie "Griffiths; solo, D. 0. Jenkins; impromptu speech, Mr. Chas. Jenkins; impromptu read- ing, Mary Jenkins; translating, Mr. Benj. Griffiths; best answers, Mr. Chas. Jenkins. URBAN COUNCIL J Mr. D. Pritcliard Davies presided over the monthly meeting of this body. The Finance Committee recommended a general district rate of 2s. in tie X. The auditor's report led to a good deal of discussion, and certain recommenda- tions were referred to the Finance Com- mittee. The Clerk stated that the receipts would bring in £ 689 and the payments for the I next half-year would amount to about < £ 1,287. Roughly they would require £ 600, or a ratexrf 2s. in th-- X- It was decided to hold a special meeting to have matters completed with respect to the rate. The Chairman reported the result of the interview which the deputation from Council had with Deputy Chief Constable Evans on the lighting arrangements. He agreed to subdued light being allowed at dangerous crossings and near places of worship. The announcement that when the V.T.C. went out they were allowed lights caused some merriment. It was moved that in the place of Mr. .T. H. Rees, who had tendered his resigna- tion on the Urban Tribunal, the Rev. E. L. Jones he appointed. Mr. A. E. Harries and Mr. J. R. Evans were asked to serve on the Tribunal. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the Itppoi-&tment temporarily of Mr. Parry as surveyor. The appoint- ment would-be for the period of the war. The road labourers applied for an in- creasel of 2s. ner week. They now had 25s. a week. The advance was agreed to.

LANDORE. Pte. WJ11 Hawkins, of 58, Castle Graig, Landore, 'is home for a few days. He was wounded a few months back. He worked tho Graig Brickworks, Morriston. Sergt. Sam. H. Thomas, Evans-terrace, Landore, is hQme after having been in hospital with a shrapnel wound in hi3 left foot. Sergt. Thomas is 23 years of ag.a. He was promoted on the field to his present rank. Prior to enlistment he was employed at the Dyffryn Works, Morris- ton At the Landore, G.W.R., Loco Depart- ment. a presentation wis made to Pte. C. Wodward, of the R.D.F. Mr. JeiTeri<v, presided, and Mr. Bazard made the pre- sentation. Pfe. Woodward having served in the-Army for 18 years, volunteered again, and was subsequently wounded. A small fire bro ke out on a travelling crane attached to the Mill brook Works, Landore, in the e&rly hours of Tuesday morning. Thanks to the promptness of some workmen of a neighbouring works tha fire was extinguished before much damage wae done. At the close of the service at Dinas Chapel, Landore, on Sunday evening, the Rev. Morris Morgan, Swansea, gave an address on temperance. The --iesth .took place on Saturday, at his residence. Ty Capel, Smyrna-road. Piasmarl, .of Mr-. Samuel Tranter. The deceased, who waBabout 60 years of age. wae ?ighlv respected, and previous to j illneas was employed at Baldwin's Works, Plasmarl. Yearly services were held at Siloam, Pentre Estyll, on Sunday, when the Revs. D. Marlais Evans, B.A., Cwmavon, and R. S. Rogers, B.A., preached. The sing- I r. David Dart:, e l ing was conducted by lr. David Daniel. Special mission services were held on Sunday at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Chapel, when Mioses Sutherland and Mowatt, Scottish missionaries, gave ad- dresses. • ■■■■■- o

LLANDEBIE. The wedding has taken place of Mr. D. Evans (son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Evans, of Margaret-road, Llandebie), and Miss Elizabeth Williams (daughter of Sergt.- Major R. Williams, of "IIafod," Llan- debie). The death has taken place of Mr. Mor- gan Davies, 'l'ygwyn-bach, Blaenau-road Air. David Edwards, of Blaenaumawr Farm, who died on October 11, 1915, left estate valued at £568 gross, with net personalty £199. Probate of hir. will has been granted to his daughter, Miss S. i Edwards, and his son, Mr. John Ed- wards, of Ffairfach. I — — ■ ■

I LOUGHOR. I The effort on behalf, of the Y.M.C.A. I Ruts for Soldiers realised the sum of tlS IS. 3d. The collectors were Mm. G. Wil. liams, Mrs. Francis, Miss Thomas (Glan- jinor), Miss Knoyle. Miss Davies, Miss Morgan, Miss Hugh«a, Miss Thomas and Miss Pritchard. —.———

LLAfWQN. At Llannon Parish Church on Tuesday, Mr. Elias Jones, son of Mr. Elias Jones, Rhydygoes, Llannon, was married to Miss Hannah Gower, daughter of Mrs. Gower, Wauuderwon, Llannon. The vicar (Rev. j D. J. Morgans) oiHciated. <)Jo

LLANYBYTHER. A jumble sale in aid of the Carmarthen- shire and Aberayron Red Cress Hospital was- held at lianybyther.- It is estimated that about t250 has been realised. ——————— -——————

LLANPUMPSAINT. The funeral of a!r. Thom" Jones, Pen- ronw, Llanpuinpsaint, a well-known agri- culturi si and a member of the Carmar- thenshire County Council, took place on Wednesday at Ffynnonhenry Baptist Chapel, where deceased was a deacon. There was a large and representative a.t- tendance. After a few month illness, the death ha;s occurred of Mr. Thomas Jones, Isfryn, Llanpumpsaint, at the age of 70 years. He was a well-known Carmarthenshire agri- culturist, and up to the time of his retire- ment some time ago farmed Penronw. He was a member of the Carmarthenshire County Council, and had for many years been a member of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians. A useful man in the dis- trict, he was highly res-pected, and was a deacon of many years' standing at Ffyn- nonhenry Baptist Chapel. In politioe, he was a staunch Liberal. He was an uncle of Mr. John Hinds, M.P. Deceased leaves a widow and four children—two sons and two daughters. ————— o —————

MORRISTON. Under the auspices of the Fete and Gala held at Morriston in July bust, a meeting was held at Bethania Schoolroom. Coun- cillor D. J. Davies, J.P., presided. Mr. • r.7. T. Morris (the secretary) presented the balance sheet, which showed a balance in hand of < £ 302. In addition to this, the Beaufort Tinplato Works made a contribu- tion of < £ 250 to the Swansea. Hospital in connection with the Morriston "Rose Day." A special appeal is being made in MoTris- ton by the members of the Morriston V.T.C. to raise funds fjr the purchase of new rifles, and for their upkeep generally. Efforts are being made to raise < £ 50 by tbiv- means. With the influx of exempted men the membership of the Morriston detach- ment of the V.T.C. now numbers close on 150 men. Mr. Hood Williams, who is in charge, has been gazetted a lieutenant and Mr. W. Griffiths as a second-lieutenant. ————— $

irtU^IBLES. A whist drive was held on Saturday at the Mumbles Red Cross Hospital between the orderlies and the patients. The first prize was won by Private J. Skien (184); second prize, Orderly H. Sanders (177); third prize. Orderly T. M. Evans; booby prize was won by Orderly W. R. Allen (142), who supplied the prize himself. The matron presented the prizes, which were given by Mr Basher (Ocean Lry Dock Co.) and Mr. C. G. Thomson (Swansea). The Oystermouth Church day school children, by arrangement with the Admiralty, aro knitting woollen comforts for our sailors. A special collection for that purpose was made on Sunday. r (.na- tions may also be sent to Mr. J. L. Clcugh (headmaster) A whist drive was held on Wednesday night at Victoria Red Cross Hospital, Mumbles. Twenty games were played, with the following results: 1, F. Wright (188); 2, R. Hunt (187); 3, Cpl. C. Holland (146); consolation prize, Sergt. Kettle. The prizes were presented by Mrs. C. Cum- ming Evans. Chocolates and cigarettes were provided by Councillor J. Cumming Evans. A vote of thanks was accorded the matron and Miss Gertrude Eva for arranging the whist drive. —————. —————

PONTARDULAIS. I Under the auspices of the local branch of the N.U.R. a H benefit" to Mr. John Thomas, shunter, was a success, thanks to the efforts of Mr. J. W. Johnston, hon. sec., and the committee. Mr. G. J. Wil- liams, M.B., presided, and the artistes were Misses Claudia Jones, Penrhiwceiber, Maud Evans, Llandebie, Sadie Ace, M. A. Lewis, Plod wen Jones and Messrs. Llew- elyn Evans, W. T. Rees, Dan Davies and J. Morlais Evans, Llangennech, and the Eureka Glee' Society (conducted by Mr. Rhys J Thomas). Messrs. Dd. John Jones and Caredig Williams acted as accom- panists. Interesting presentations have taken place in connection with the Pontardulais Railwalllen' Ambulance Class. Thelee- turer (Dr. Williams) was handed a silver cake-stand; Mr. James Evans, the class secretary, a travelling bag; and Mr. Chas. Rumble an inscribed walking-stick. Mr. T. H. James, stationmaster, Pontardulais Junction, presided. The local platoon cf the 3rd Glamorgan Volun,te,er Battalion is now training at j the new headquarters, The Gymnasium. Drill nights have been changed as fol- lowev-Ta,esdays (recruits), Wednesdays, and Fridayè, each evening at 7.30. Between 35 and 40 mem bers and ad- herents of Hope Congregational Church are now serving in H.M. Forces. A Xmas greeting and gift of money is being for- warded to each this week on behalf of tho church by Dr. Lloyd Morgan (pastor). Successful anniversary services were held at Babell Sunday School, presided over by M-essrs. Daniel Francis. High- land-terrace, and Thomas Samuel, Mor- lais"). One hundred and seventeen Band of Hope certificates were presented to the children by their, teachers, Misses Mary H. Willia-ms and Mary Hopkins. Songs. etc., were contributed by a number, of the scholars, etc. The accompanist was Mr Jones, Myrtle Villa. There was a record rainfall in this dis- trict on Friday. As a result- of a meeting held at the Mechanios' Institute, a branch of the National Association of Married Men has b&cn formed locally. Addresses Y¡re de- livered bITcovj(,l John, H. H?y- ton Williams (solicitor),. J. L. Griffiths (West Wales delegate)? p4d other mem- bers of the Lianelly branch (to Vhich Pontardulais i6 to 5>e affiliated). Deservedly successful was the henefi-, concert of the Town Silver Band at Haggar's Theatre on Wednesday evening, I Ila(, (, a r' Mr. D. J. Davies, M.E., president, was In the chair. Tho Band. upder the condue- torthip of Mr. D. I-Ianjiey, rendered the test pieces at the next contest; and a pleasing feature of the proceedings was the handing over of a shield and cup, re- cently won be the band, to the president by M-s. (Dr.) G. J. Williams, The Bryn. The artistes, who were all encored, were Misses Claudia Jones, Penrhiwceiber; Gwladys Lewis, Lianelly; Messrs. Sydney j Charles, Lianelly; E. P. Richards, Pont-\ I ardulais; W. H. Jones, Swansea; W. G. Thomas, Morriston; Willie Richards, Pon- tardulais. Accompanist, Mr. D. J. Jones.

PONTARDAWE. Mr. Bob Andrews, of Pontardawe, is promoting a boxing tournament, the pro- ceeds of which will be devoted to a Swan- sea Valley war fund. He has offered a purse for a contest betwc-.n- Tiger Morgan (Pontardawe) and Llewelyn Davies (Ystrad- gynlais), the bout to take place at the Pavilion, Pontardawe, in a fortnight's time, by permission of Mr. W. Coutts. A number of prominent Swansea Valley boxers have promised to help. APPEAL TRIBUNAL. The Pontardawe Tribunal met on Tues- day. Mr. Morgan Davies presiding. Captain Williams was the military representative present, Countv Councillor D. W. Davies. YstaJy- fera, appealed for a general clerk in his employ. The man was 41 years of age last July. Exemption whilst so employed was granted onconditjon that the clerk joined the V.T.O. The Gurnos Tint late Co. appealed for a foreman fitter and mechani-c, who was the only mechanic left at the' works. Exemp. tion whilst so employed was granted, on condition that the maj: joined The, V.T.O. An insurance collector from Yrdsmeudw was allowed one month to find work of national importance. Applicant said he was in Class II., and had given up colliery work some time atro on account of ill- health. lie was willing" now to return to the colliery, or do anything for the Army. A Cwmer'orse assistant insurance superin- tendent asked for exemption on personal grounds. lie was 22 years of age, and been marrfed in November last. He produced a card from the Carmarthen Medical Board. who bad placed him in Glass 0 I. Asked why he had gone to Carmarthen, the applicant replied that he was not satis- fied with the decision of the Swansea Medi- cal Board. Captain Williams: What did they do with I you in Swansea.? Applicant: They placed me in Class A. Where is the card: In my pocket, air Who has been putting- you up to this trick of going from one medical board to the other?—No one, sir. Why should you hide the Swansea card?- Beoauee I was not satisfied with it Captain Williams: The sooner you go into the Army the betwr it will be for you and your conscience. The application was refused. An application was received from a firm of contractors asking for permission to all. peal again for tho only man left in their employ who could climb up buildinsrs Captain Williams: What is he—a m.onkayP I (Laughter.) Application refused.

SWANSEA. I A moot interesting lecture was given on Life and Society in Rumania" at the Swansea Library on Saturday even- ing, by Mr. J. V. Esmond, B.Sc., Mr. Gwilym Morgan, J.P., in the chair. At the Gate House Hotel. Cwmbwrla, i a send-off was given to two local lads in the persons of Pte. "Billa" Thomas and Stoker George Stocks, each of whom was presented with a silver cigarette c4- On Saturday a presentation was made to Mr. Dan JoDeS, machine minder at Trerise's, Printing Works, Swansea), on the occasion of his being called to the colours, of an illuminated wristlet watch. Mr. Tucker made the presentation. Walter Thorne met with a serious acci- dent whilst following his employment at the Fuel Works, King's Dock. He was in the hold of a steamer when a trolley of fuel fell upon him. He sustained a severely crushed foot, and was taken to the hospital and detained. On Tuesday a boy, named Robert John Daniels, of Trewyddfa-road, Plaemarl, was knocked down by a motor oar. He I had been hanging on to the tram car and as he jumped off the motor car knocked him down. The boy, who is about six years of age, was attended to by Dr. Kemp. Morriston. Among those who contributed to the success of the Artists' Rugby XV. against the Merchant Taylors at Gidea Park during the week end were Tom Williams, the Swansea and Welsh wing forward; Ivor Walters, the well-known local vocahst, and D. M. Evans, of the Swansea Valley. The Artists won by 12 points to 8. An exciting incident occurred at the King's Dock in the early hours of Sun- day. It appears that two men named William Fox and S. Prichard, employed on the 8.6. Girdar, were lowering the anchor when it srtuck another man who was thrown into the water. Fox and Prichard got into a boat and effected the rescue of the man, whose name is not known. Colonel Arthur Anthony Howell, C.M.G., the only surviving eon of the late Dean Howell—who was a brother of Mrs. Dr. Saunders, of Swansea—has been gazetted brigadier-general in command of the 1st London (Reserve) Infantry Brigade. Ho has been on active service sinoe the be- ginning of the war, and has had the Order of Saint Anne recently bestowed upon him by the Emperor Nicholas of Russia. Further handsome donations to the uni- versity scheme endowment fund were an- nounced at a meeting of the Swansea Technical Education Sub-Committee, over which Mr. Ivor Gwynne presided, on Friday afternoon. Mr. T. J. Williams. MJP., gave a donation of 2,000 guineas to the fund, and Mr. Charles Eden, on be- half of Messrs. Vivian and Sons, one of £ 2,000. One of the largest funerals seen in the district for a, long period took place on Thursday, when the remains of the late Mr. J. R. Bevan, of Sketty. who was found drowned on the beach at Blackpill jn o; n- day last, were laid to rest at Owugetty Cemetery. The body was taken t:) Hi parents' house at Siloh-terra.ee, Li, oe. where a short service was held by the liav. J. P. Gough, pastor of Hermon, 1 latmarl. at which place of worship the deceased's father was a deacon ahd treasurer. An old Swansea Tramway employe is back again at his work, as a conductor, in the person of Pte. Alec Murphy, 55, St. George,s-t-erraoe, Swansea, lie joined the Welsh Regiment in October, 1914, and saw service in France until a few weeks ago, when he was discharged Buffering from wounds and rheumatism. He is awaiting his Bit badge. Pte. Murphy has also two brothers with the colours— Pte. Alf Murphy Welsh Regiment, and Pte. Cligord Murphy, Motor Transport. A plucky rescue was effected at the North Dock, Swansea, on Sunday. It eeems that whilst Andrew Moore was walking between the dock and the coal tip about 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon he tripped and fell into the water. A young man named Wm. Wellis heard the cry for help and, rushing to the dock side, threw a lifebelt to the drowning man who. however, failed to grasp it. Although fully clothed. Wellis then jumped in and rescued Moore, swimming with him a distance of ten yards to the quay wall. When the unfortunate man was brought ashore he was unconscious, but he was brought round by the efforts of Mr. Ivor Jenkins, of 1,395, Neath- road, and.-<Special Constables S. Surfield and W. Griffiths. He was afterwards conveyed to the Swansea HospiW Mr. Bliss, the Swansea Parks Superin- tendent, has supplied us with returns showing the rainiall in this district up- to the end of October. The fail has been an exceptionally heavy one as registp-redl at Victoria Park. During October 11.37 inches drain wore registered. For the corres- ponding period of 1015, there were only .t.20 inches. The total rainfall for the year up to October 81 is 4.0.05 inches, an ab- n-ormal figure, but which has been ex- ceeded. The monthly figures are as follows Jan., 4.35 inches; Feb., 6.00; March, 2.63; April, 2.22; May, 3.44; June, 3.70; July, 2.06; Aug., 4.15; Sept., 3.13, Oct., 11.37; total, -1-3.05 inches. In unison with the reet of the Catholic world, a Requiem Mass was offered at St. David's Church, Swansea, on Sunday morning for the souls of the soldiers and sailors who have fallen in the war. The altar was draped in black, and, as usual on these soiemn occasions, a catafalque reposed in the centre of the sanctuary. The choir rendered Terry's Requiem in an impressive manner, under the direc- tion of Mr. W. P. Ilullev (organist and choirmaster). The celebrant at the Mass was Father W. D. Connolly, who preached on a text from Maccabceus: It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their eins." An interesting ceremony took place at St. Augustine's Church, when the Rev. Vaughan Williams, the priest in charge, was made the recipient of a handsome suitcase and a cheque by his friends of St. Gabriel's and St. Augustine's Churches on the occasion of his leaving to take up duties elsewhere. Mr. E. E. Morgan, the vicar's warden, bore testimony to the es- teem in which the rev. gentleman was held, and expressed the regret, shared by many, that he was leaving at a moment when the results of his three years of hard and faithful work were promising fruition. Miss Hannah spoke highly of the regard in which the rev. gentleman was held by the Sunday school (which had already presented him with a crucifix, and tho Vicar concluded the ceremony with an appreciation of his work and ex- pressed extreme regret that he was losing so faithful a colleague. FOUND DEAD IN BED. An inquest was hold by Mr. Glyn Morris at the Police Station, Swansea, on Tues- day afternoon on Hannah Gaic, aged 80 years, a music teacher, who was found dead in bed by Mrs. Morgans, 161, St. Helenas-avenue, where she had been stay- ing for the last 16 months. She had com- plained of pains in the heart, but would not see a doctor. Mrs. Morgans and Dr. Isaao gave evi- dence, and the jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes. CORPORATION WAR BONUS. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman ot committees of the Swansea Corporation met at the Guildhall on Tuesday to con- sider the question of bonuses to the clerical staff of the Corporation. The application was made to meet the increased cost of living to all officers in. receipt of salaries up to £ 250. This was the first application received 6ince the outbreak of the war. Ald. Colwill moved that a war bonus of 10 per cent. be granted to all officers in receipt of less than S:250, and the anual increment to remain. The resolu- tion included all the clerical staff in the service of the Corporation, and was agreed to. Councillor W. Owen moved the grant be made retrospective to Oct. 1st. Thia was withdrawn, and the grant carried as retrospective to Nov. 1st, 1916. "A VERY FINE IIAD." Writing to Mr. Dd. Seline, Swansea, who recently lost his youngest eon in the war, Lieut. Stinpson, of the deceased's company, tenders sincere sympathy in Mr. Seline's sad bereavement, and adds: Your son in the previous action (Sept. 15th), showed great courage and devotion to duty, behaving splendidly, and render- ing aid to other sections of our unit, namely, machine-guners. From informa- tion I have received he was killed on October 7th and buried on the battlefield; in the region of Flers or beyond. I am pleased to say your son was at- tached to me personally at Ahlershot eight months since, and he was a very fine lad-the best all-round man in the company. I took the keenest interest in him and his work. The only consolation you have is the happy knowledge that ho died bravely doing his duty, and I think there is no doubt about his soul finding refuge' in our heavenly home above, where the terrors and hardships of war are unknown." LABOUR ASSOCIATION. A general meeting of the Swansea Labout Association was held at the Dockers' Hall, High-street, the president. Mr.-(i. Hollett, in the chair. A communication was read from tho Brad- ford (Yorks) Trades and Labour Council cn The Programme of Education for the Future." The Association, after fully con. sidering the proposals from the administra- tive, hygienic, and edncational standpoint, unanimously agrrsed to support the objects of the circular. The consideration of the proposed fedora- tion of labour associations in Wales was de< frred. The Labour representatives on the local public bodies reported on th&^work done at their meetings. The delegates of the Association on the Sailors' and Soldiers' Pensions Committee gave an interesting account of the work: done. Although recognising that a great deal had been done in the direction of help* ing those who havF\ suffered, the Assocla. tion was of opinion that mi-i-cr more was necessary, and supported the suggestions in the memorandum issued _by Mr. Eden, the chairman of the committee. LOCAL WAR SHRINES. A Dumber of war shrines were unveiled in and around Swansea on Sunday. At Christ Church, at the conclusion of tha morning service, a shrine to the memory, of Rodney-street residents who had fallen. was unveiled by the Mayor-elect (Aid. D. Davies). The choir, with a party of soldiers, led the congregation to, the shrine, which haa been erected on the wall near the Mission Hall, in Rodney-street. Canon Jones preached, and Ald. D. Davies urged thom at home to emulate the sacrifices of that brave men at the front. Several names were inscribed. Th. shrine is the gift of a lady who prefers tot remain anonymous. On Saturday five shrines in honour of lads who have joined the Colours were placed in different parts of Sketty. They take the form of large white crosses, on which the names of the local fighters will be inscribed. Many of the residents have expressed a desire that there will be public function and procession when tlkok ire completed, particularly with a view to installing into the child mind the noble spirit of self-sacrifice and love of country vrich enabled these men to give up theiy ill for their country in her hour of need*

TYCROES. The local Reception Committee gave complimentary ooncert to Pte. Tom Davies, Mill-terrace, who is home for a few days' furlough from the front. Mr. Joseph Davies, Woodway, occupied the chair. The programme included, songst" and recitations by local amateurs. A sub- stantial monetary gift was handed to ths hero from the funds.

TREVINE. VT. J.9TV13, son ot Mr. and Mr& J. V. Lewis, Rhoslanog, Trevine, has just gained, hc diploma, in the final examination át -he College Hospital, London.. Be now holds the position of iwuitat )bstetric assistant at the <*>lkjpN