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FOR SPRAYING COAL MINES.
FOR SPRAYING COAL MINES. A patent has been granted to a young collier, Mr. Lemuel Phillips, of 37, Hop- kins-terrace, Abercregan, Cymmer, for a watering tank and spray producer, which is claimed will effectually damp the dust accumulating on the roof, floor, and sides of mines. The apparatus may be attached to tanks already in use.
SKEWEN TOURNAMENT.I
SKEWEN TOURNAMENT. A football tournament was witnessed on Saturday at Skewen football ground, when the following teams took part:- Tonna, Resolven, Ynysarwed, Bryncoch, Neath Abbey 1st and 2nd, Nos. 1 and 4 Pita (Main Collieries), eight in all. Y Ilysarwed proved the first as a result of Saturday's play. There will follow an- other trial of strength. The referees wpre Mr. David Randall (Skewen) and Mr. Jones (Alltwen). The proceeds will go to the fuuds of the local Sailors' and Soldiers' Reception Fund.
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SLAUGHTER OF CALVES
SLAUGHTER OF CALVES UNUSUAL CHARGES AGAINST ABERAVON BUTCHERS. There was an unusual prosecution at A beravon on Thursday, when William Evans, sanitary inspector to the Corpora- tion, was charged :itli counselling George Clarke and George James, two Aberavon butchers, who were summoned for a breach of the maintenance of Live Stock Order by slaughtering unbranded calves. Inspector Rees spoke to seeing three1 calves belonging to Clark, and one be- longing to James, at the Slaughter-house. Neither had the broad arrow. Later, Clark called at the Police Station, telling him he bought the calves at St. Clears for £ 2, but that the broad arrow became obliterated in transit. Witness told him he had no authority to permit the slaugh- ter as there was a lot of dodging among dealers, butchers, and auctioneers re- specting the Order. That evening he saw the ca lases of three calves. Mr. Phil- lips, the vet., tailed to find the molar tooth or the brand. He considered the calves were only three weeks old. In cross-examination. Inspector Rees said there was a small piece of pitch on one calf after slaughtef. It was not there ,cli,eii it was alive. From communication with the St. Clears police, he understood that the sale was a "dummy sale," and proceedings were contemplated against the auctioneer, ^lere was marking on gome calves at the sale, but the who If T!king was a farce. Inspector Kt-es addei-1 that the calf belonging to James was so puny that it ought to have been buried. The vet. said it was not tit for humau conumption. George Clark, the defendant, spoke to seeing the calves branded at the sale, and Ernest Croker, clerk to J Howell Thomas and Son. auctioneers, Carmarthen, pro- duced the sale book The two other de- fendants also -,ave evidence showing that the calves were branded before slaughter. The cases against Clark and James were dismissed on payment of costs, and the case against Evans was dismissed.
MARGAM COUNCIL.__I
MARGAM COUNCIL. The annu J meeting of the Margam Urban Council was held on Monday. Be- fore election of chairman was gone into, Mr. G. E. Llewelyn, last year's vice-chair- man, said that he felt he could not devote that attention which the position of chair- man demanded, and he did not seek the honour. Mr. Llewelyn Nicholas was ae- cordingly appointed. Mr. W. B. Ilallowes was elected vice-chairman. Councillors John David. Rd. Evans, Wm. Lewis and Ed. Lowther were appointed overseers. Hr. Ed Lowther, referring to appeals for collections on behalf of war charities, appealed foi closer co-operation with Aberavon. The matter was left to the existing Flag Day Committee. The secretary to the Allotments Com- mittee wrote calling attention to damage to allotments by sheep, and asking the Council to take action. Mr. Ed. Lowther said he had seen the damage to cabbage plants caused by the sheep Mr. Wm. Louis suggested that one of the Council's employes should be released to police the allotments. It was decided to write to the police. I Mr. E. M. David, Agricultural Commis- sioner, wrote asking the Council to release a cy men capable cf working as plough- men. It was resolved to accede to the request.
THE COST OF LIVING.I
THE COST OF LIVING. I At the Neath Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Deputy Registrar Lloyd, Thomas Jenkins, colliery banks- man, Dynevor-road, Skewen. who was publicly examined, had liabilites amount- ing to £ 82 Os ,jd.. and deficiency £ 81 5s. ad. All he possessed, he said, was a small hit of furniture worth about 15s. lie attri- buted his failure to the high cost of liv- ing and a heavy family. His biggest c reditor was a grocer for 1:21 lis 8d. When his credit was stopped he sought pastures new, he admitted to the Official Receiver. The examination was closed subject to the signing of the notes. t l i?: s-(.l in7, of tl,,e. notcs.
NEATH SCHOOL MANAGERS. I
NEATH SCHOOL MANAGERS. I At the annual meeting of the Neath Group of Schools on Monday, Mr. LI. D. Hovel!, Aberdulais, was re-elected chair- man, and Mr. Gwyn, Britonferry, vice- chairman. Mr. J. R Sheppard, schoolmaster, Glyn- Neath, wrote complaining that the cleaner had refused to continue lighting the fires. The Clerk (Mr. Edward Powell) was instructed to write to the cleaner.
MR. LEONARD LLEWELYN. I
MR. LEONARD LLEWELYN. The Executive of the Newport Conser- vative Association has invited Mr. Leonard Llewelyn, of Malpas Court, lo address the members with a view to his TOSsible candidature for Parliament. Mr. Llewelyn, now Director of Materials and Deputy Director-General of Muni- lions, was at the outbreak of war general manager of the Cambrian Combine, em- pIoying?l.OOOiuin&rs.
V.C. GENERAL'S MANY WOUNDS.LI…
V.C. GENERAL'S MANY WOUNDS. L I 1. 1 ? ? I isrigaaier-ijenerai A. Barron ae W iart, Y.C., D.S.O., is reported wounded for the seventh time, during the present war. Shortly before the outbreak of war he I lost the sight of an eye while serving with the Camel Corps in Somaliland. lie lost an arm during the great battle of Yprcs, and was again wounded while rallying three battalions which had lost their commanding ofifcers. It was for this great deed that ho was awarded the V.C. Brigadier-General Carton de Wiart served in the Boer War as a trooper of the Mid- dlesex Yeomanry, was twioa wounded, and gained a commission in tho Dragoon Guards. He is a Belgian by birth, and a co-.isia of the Belgian Minister of Justice.
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EASTER LESTRIES. —-I&
EASTER LESTRIES. — -I& FINANCES NOT SO GOOD AT PORT TALBOT The Easter vestry at St. Theodore's, Port Talbot, was held on Thursday, the Vicar (Rev. D. J. Jones) presiding. Mr. Edward Lowther (vicar's warden) re- ported a balance of <4'9 ]2s. 8d. on the grnveyard fund. He mentioned that the graveyard was nearly full, but he hoped the new cemetery would be open for burial next month. Dr- J. II. Davies was re- elected people's warden and the Vicar again nominated Mr. Lowther. A credit balance of R-S 7s. 5d. was re- ported on St. Peter's Mission. On St. Theodore's Church fund a credit balance of A.5 Is. 9d. had been converted to a debt balance of X-5 Is. 2d. This was the first debit balance recorded. The Vicar said there was a heavy contribution' to the Assistant Clergy Fund. and he men- tioned that the Church of the Holy Cross also showed a debit balance, and the credit balance a.t St. Agnes was reduced. The sidesmen were re-elected, with the addition of Mr. W. George. An appeal was made on behalf of the War Savings Association, which has only 32 members, I Mr. W. Bishop, on behalf of the C.E.M.S., and the Bible Class, suggested that a war shrine shodd be erected in memory of church members fallen in the fight. If the vieir ai d wardens agreed the society I would raise the funds. The vicar pro- I mised to consider the matter. AMMANFORD. The Vicar of Ammanford (Rev. J. W. Jones, B A.) reported to the Easter vestry at All Saints' that the financial deficit of bst year bad been wiped out and the church was progressing favourably. There had been an increase in the -Easter com- I municants. Mr. J. J. Harper was re-ap- pointed vicar's warden, and Mr. S. Guer- ney was elected people's warden. Presiding over St. David's Parish Vestry, Carmarthen, on Monday, the Vicar (Rev. Griffith Thomas) said the total receipts in the parish for the past year (including benefactions) amounted to = £ 1,155 lis. Pd., which exceeded last year's I amount. Since 1913 the restoration of the pansh church had cost them £ 1,178 15s. 7d.. towards which they had collected = £ 910 13s. 7d. The work of restoring St. David's would go on for many years. On Sept. 21st, 1919, Christ Church would celebrate its jubilee, and he had a scheme in view to beautify it and make it worthy of the parish. Another problem would be the extension of the church room. St. David's was practically the pioneer parish in Car- marthenshire in connection with the war savings movement, and the total contri- buted by the various church organisations amounted to < £ 771. A resolution was passed calling r.pon the Government to postpone the operation of the Welsh Church Act to at least twelve months after the war. Messrs. Tom Evans Crater- street) f1 nd T. M Thomas (St. Mary-street) were chosen wardens of St. David'* Church; Messrs. H. Morgan-Griffiths and J. Howell Davies were re-elected wardens of Christ Church; and Mr. G. E. Bushel! v as re-elected warden of St. Barnabas'. Messrs. Morgan Jonc^s-Jenkins and Dd. Allen have been appointed vicar's .and peopl > r: warden respectively at St. Teilo's, Ponta rd ulais. St. Matthew s (Welsh) Church.—Dr. J. Davies, Prince of Wales-road, people's warden. Dr Davies, who is deeply at- tached to the Welsh 'angua?c. and as Ruch is a faithful worshipper at the Welsh Church, comes of a clerical family. AI)ererave.Tiie Rector of Ystradgyn- luis presided. Accounts showed a small deficit. Ald. Morgan W. Morgan, J.P., people's warden, an d Captain C. F. Gil- bert son. J.P., rector's warden. Ystal.vfera.—Mr T. C. Arnold and Mrs. Job 1 M. Williams were respectively re- elected as people 3 and vicar's wardens. Accounts showed a balance of X22 in I hand. Garw Valley—Mr. J. L. Hopkins, vicar's wa i den ;Mr. C. Samsor. ppople's warden. Kidwelly.—Mr. John Thomas, Velindre. vicar's warden, and Mr. H. E. Smart, Montain View. people's warden. Mr. Thomas has promised to provide a new gate at the eastern corner of the parish churchyard. )
COMING TO SWANSEA. I
COMING TO SWANSEA. New Workhouse Master and Matron I The photographs are of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Price, who have been appointed master and matron of the Swansea Poor Law Institution. They have been master and matron of the Carmarthen Poor Law Institution since 1908, during which time they have performed such highly efficient service that the reports of the Loval Gov- ernment Board's inspector and auditor have always been satisfactory. They were appointed to Carmarthen out of 25 I applicants. Both can speak, read and write Welsh and English. Mr. Price was brought up on a farm, and 18 years ago took the short course in agriculture at Aberystwyth and obtained the junior certificate in farming. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Price were selected on the short list (out of 55 applicants) for the posts of master and matron of the Bridgend and Cow- bridge Poor Paw Institution. They are leading members of Bethania C.M. Chapel, Carmarthen. Mr. Price has fre- ouently conducted the religious service at Carmarthen Workhouse on Sunday afternoons. ■'
NEATH HEADMASTER.i
NEATH HEADMASTER. .1 Mr. J. W. Jones, Ystradgynlais Appointed. At a meeting of the Neath County School governors on Friday, Aid. llopkin Morgan, J.P., presiding, Mr. J. Walter Jones, B.A. (Load.). headmaster of Maes- dderwen County School, Ystradgynlais, was appointed to succeed the late Mr. J. G. Davies, M.A., as headmaster of the Xeath County School, at a commencing I .sabry of £ 350. The new headmaster is the son of a Methodist minister, and was born at Ys- talyfcra in 1873. He was educated at Ys- tradgynlais primary school and Swansea higher Grade School, He has held a&sis- jtant masterships at Whitland Inter- mediate Schools and at Ystalyfera .County l School, and was appointed headmaster of; the Ystradgyulaia. Couaty Shool ten !y&&M.&?o.
BRAVE HOISTMAN.__I
BRAVE HOISTMAN. I MEMORIES Of SWANSEA BAY WRECKS RECALLED. The funeral took place at Port Talbot on Monday of the late Mr. George Ship-' way, assistant secretary to the Port Tal- bot branch of the Dockers' Union. De- ceased was formerly employed at Port Talbot Docks as a hoistman. On Thursday. September 1st, 1908, during a cevere gale, the Greenock four- masted barque Amazon, which was lying off Mumbles Head loaded, dragged her anchors and was blown ashore on the Margam Sands, where she broke in two, and 20 of the crew of 3U were drowned. The remainder clung to the rigging, and I Shipway, at the risk of his life, swam out in a raging surf with a life line, and was the meatus of rescuing the ten members of the crew left on board. For this brave act he was awarded the Royal Humane Certificate and barometer and other gifts. At the wreck of the Ethelwalda, at Aberavon on October 30, 1911, and again when the s.s. Brodlands was wrecked in the same place, on January 20th, 1913. Shipway again displayed heroic conduct, and saved several lives, and for these acts also he was presented with rewards from the townspeople. He also rescued many people who got into difficulties whilst bathing at Aber- avon Beach, or who had fallen into the docks. Unfortunately Shipway developed tuberculosis, and although he was sent to the Cirula Sanatorium he passed away at the end of last week.
IN MEMORY OF "RAY" SEARS.…
IN MEMORY OF "RAY" SEARS. Tablet Unveiled at St. Barnabas. I A speciai church parade of Swansea Boy Scouts took place at St. Barnabas Church on Sunday morning, when a memorial tablet given by the Boy Scoots of Swansea and some friends was un- veiled. The llon. Canon Talbot Rice (vicar of Swansea) officiated. The Scouts present were under the command of Mr. Gemmell (chairman of the Swansea dis- trict), with several scoutmasters, and amongst those present in connection i with the ceremony were Mr. C. E. Eden (Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of Swansea district), Mrs. G. S. Harries, and several of the vice-presidents of the Swan- sea Boy Scout Association. The tablet, which was unveiled by Mrs. C. E. Eden (Patrol-leaders McDonnell and Richards standing on guard mean- while), bore the words:—"In loving memory of Rewi Ray Sears, killed in action in France, August 16, 1916, aged 22 years. A true and cheerful comrade." In the centre was an appropriate Boy Scout symbol meaning" I have gone home." The Hon. Canon Talbot Rice prefaced his sermon with the follow- ing: In August, 1908, a few months after the visit of the Chief Scout to Swan- sea, Ray joined the first Swansea troop of Boy Scouts and quickly passed his tenderfoot and 2nd and 1st class cer- tificates, and soon rose to 2nd patrol leader, and then to patrol leader. About this time the newness of the movement had worn off. an(, it was in a great mea- sure due to him that it flourished. He was appointed assistant scout master in 1913. Then he interested himself in the Sea Scout movement, and soon he became scoutmaster. He acted in this capacity till he left Swansea Suon after he answered the call of King and country, and a month I or so after he had landed in France he was killed in action. He was a bcrn leader of boys. full of life. frolic and fun. He was a good Scout, honoured and trusted by all. All who knew him found him kindly and courteous and loyal. None appealed to him in vain for help. He I smiled and whistled when things were not to his liking, and he was clear in thought, word and deed. Now he had gone to a higher service. His influence for good I would remain with them.
AMMANFORD CEMETERY. I
AMMANFORD CEMETERY. I The Ammanford Council are still on the, horns of a dilemma in their search for a suitable public cemetery site. It was re- ported at their last meeting that as a result of the inspection of five trial holes sunk in the latest site at Glynyradar, two had been found to contain 2ft. and 1ft. of water respectively. It was suggested that if those holes were dug deeper a gravelly subsoil through which the water might percolate would be found. But the Council wefe informally told that after going a further depth water poured in, and the trial holes had now been closed. The Council decided to once more in- spect the spot, as well as an alternative site on Lletyrderyn.
-.-BRITONFERFTY WHIST DRIVE.I
BRITONFERFTY WHIST DRIVE. I The second night ot the big whist drive i at the Public Hall, Britonferry, in aid of the Ferry Boys at the Front Fund, took place on Friday evening. The prizes were awarded by Mrs. Couch to the following gentlemen, and Mr. D. J. Morris to the [lady winners --Ladies: 1, Miss F. M. Dre- iiield, silver butter dish, who was also the first prize winner on Thursday; 2. Miss M. K. Tallamy, box OT groceries; 3, Mrs. S. Smith, leg of mutton; special prize, Mrs. Bevan. Gentlemen. 1. Mr. J. Rees. case of carvers: 2, Mr. Howell Thomas, load of firewood; 3. Mr. Harry Thomas, leg of Mutton.
BRITONFERRY COUNCIL.I
BRITONFERRY COUNCIL. At the annual meeting of tho Briton- ferry District Council held on Monday evening, Mr. George Davies was appointed chariman for the ensuing 12 months with Mr. G. Roberts as vice-chairman. I
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THE SCROLL OF FAME - - ..0-■1"1…
THE SCROLL OF FAME ..0 -■ 1" Pte. Willie Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, Iligh-etreet, Llan- dovery, who lost an eye, has received his discharge. Trooper Dudley Taylor, Royal Horse Artillery, son of Mrs. Taylor, 44, Francis- terra.ce, Carmarthen, has been wounded in Franoo. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, The Lodge, Killay House, Killay, that their son, Pte. Joseph Cole- man, of the South Wales Borderers, has been killed in Mesopotamia. Mr. and Mrs. Fewtrell. of Melin LInn, Penllergaer, have just been informed by the War' Office that their son, Pte. G. Fewtrell, is suffering from wounds sus- tained somewhere in Egypt. Mr. Hopkins, H.M. Customs and Ex- cise, has received news that his son, Second Lieut. Sydney C. Hopkins, has been wounded. Prior to enlistment Lieut. Hopkins was assistant master at Rutland- street Schools. Second Lieut. D. D. Thomas, attached to the Cheshire. Regiment, has been wounded in Egypt. He was a son of the late Mr. D. Thomas, Coleman," Kid- welly, and of Mrs. Thomas, 17. Union- street, Carmarthen. Lieut. Tudpo Lloyd, Welsh Regiment, son of Mrs. Lloyd, Rose-hill, New Quay, has been wounded in Egypt. He was pre- viously wounded in the Dardanelles. Before the war he was a clerk at the National Provincial Bank, Carmarthen. Official news has been received by Mrs. Lilian Tucker, of No. 20, Bethesda-street, Swansea, that her husband, Pte. Richard Tucker, has been killed in action in Meso- potamia. Aged 24 years, the deceased was before joining the Welsh Regiment a fuel- worker at the Graigola Works. A widow and one child are left. Official news has been received by Mrs. Batcup, of 31, Robert-street, Manselton, that her son, D. L. Batcup, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has been dangerously wounded. He is the youngest of five brothers, two of 'whom have been wounded. In pre-war days lie was em- ployed at the borough accountant's office, Mrs. Evans, of Trinity-street, Gorse- inon, has received official information that her son, Pte. Evan P. Evans, of the I' Devons. has been wounded on the Salo- nika front. Twenty years of age, he wasl previously employed at the Grovesend Tinplate Works, Goreeinon. News has been received by Mr. David Williams, stationer. Caroline-street, Brid- gend, that his eon, Lieut. Stanley Wil- liams, Machine-gun Corps, has been wounded in France. Lieut. Williams was a well-known Rugby footballer, having played threequarter for Bridgend, Swan- sea and Cardiff. Mr. and Mrs John, of Trinity-street, Gorseinon, have received official infor- mation that their eon, Pte. T. H. John, of the Devons, is progressing very favour- ably, after being seriously wounded. Chaplain John Clayton also writes saying that in order to save the boy's life ampu- tation of the right leg above the knee was rendered necessary. News has been received that Sec.-lieut. J. B Mills, 172, Rhyddings-terrace, -?oyaii We'eh Fusiliers has had his leg ampu- tated at a French hospital. Before join- ing the Army he was with the firm of Messrs. D. Morgan and Co.. Prince of Wales Dock. Previous to that he was a clerk with Lord Glantawe at Tirdonkin Colliery. The news of the death of Signaller Wm. Henry Davies, R.F .A., reached his wife on Saturday last. Signaller Davies was killed at Arras whilst standing with his officers on the roadside. His death, which was instantaneous, through astrltY shell, was witnessed by Lieut. J. G. Worthing- ton Eyne. The deceased, who was only 23 years of age, wqs the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Davies. of 5, Margaret-street, St. Thomas, Swansea. He was educated at Danygraig School, and previous to join- ing the colours was employed at the Direct Trading Co., his. widow being the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fair, 16. Bentliall-place, St. Thomas, and grand- daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Pugsley. Cpl. W. J. Delve, Killed iu actiou. Mr. D. J. Griffiths Granted commission. Second-Lieut. Ladd, Swansea. Wounded.) Sec.-Lt. P. A. Haines Swansea. (Promoted.) P.O. W. A. Mallam, Pla?marL (Bi?d ot Womds.) Pte. E. P. Evans, Gorseinon. (Wounded.) Lee.-cpl Farrell, of the West Kent Regiment, has died of wounds. His home was at 56. Prince of Wales-road, Swansea. Pioneer W. M. Stacey Richards, Royal Engineers, has died of wounds. Deceased leaves a widow and three children, who resido at 6, Clifton Hill, Swansea. Information was received by his parents on Saturday morning that Pte. Emanuel! Reynolds, of Down-street, Clydach, had been killed in action while serving with the Welsh Regiment in Egypt. A widow is left. News has been received by his widowed mother that Pte. David Richards, of Ca&tle-street, Llandovery, has been wounded in action. Pte. Richards served in the Dardanelles, where he was also wounded.. Mrs. Delve, 154, Rhyddings-terrace, Swansea, has been notified by the War Office that her son, Cor pi. William Jas. Delve, K.R.R., has been killed in action. Before the war lie held the position of manager of the Sketty branch of the Swansea Co-operative Sterns. Sergt. W. Iliggs, Bryncam, Bettws, Am- manford, has made the supreme sacrifice in the fighting near Gaza. His parents, Mr. and Mr". Jonathan Higgs, have been officially notified that he was killed in action. Although only 22 years of age, he was promoted sergeant on the field. Mrs. Sarah Williams, of Jockey-street, Swansea, has received news to the effect that her brother Pte. Edmund Davies (better known as Edmund Gray) of 10, John-street, has been killed in France. Pte. Davies, who has been missing since July, 1916, was an employe of the Atlantic .Fuel Co. Oflicial news has been received by Mrs. Edwards, of 5, Vicarage-terrace, St. Thomas, that her son, Pte. Jack Edwards, has been dangerously wounded in the head in the big push." Previous to joining lie worked on the ships at the docks. Mrs. Edwards has also two sons i:Ol the Navy. The parents of Pte. Danny G. Wil- liams, Ravenhill, have heard that he is in a British hospital in consequence of wounds sustained in recent fighting. In pre-war days Pte. Williams, having com- pleted his course of training for the Baptist ministry, -%vas on the threshold of a promising career. Mr. Richard Coburn, Elgin-street, Man- selton, has received official news that his son, Stoker B. L. Coburn, who was on a trawler, has been admitted to an hospital dangerously ill, suffering from burns. Prior to the war Stoker Coburn was a charge-wheeler at the Bryngwyn Steel- works, Gorseinon. Sec.-Lieut. D. Harding Hopkin, South Wales Borderers, son of Mr. Joseph Hop- kin, Ynys-y-Darren, Ystalyfera, is now in hospital in London. He was wounded at Salonika, where he had been on ser- vice for some time. Prior to receiving his commission, Sec.-lieut. Hopkin was an assistant master at Abercrave Council School. Mr. and Mrs. William James, of Cecil- road, Gorseinon, have received informa- tion that their son, Pte. Richard James, of the Devons, is now out of danger. Dicky," as he is popularly known, was down with malarial fever in its malignan t form. A former member of the Gorseinon Rugby XV., he played a great game at half-back. Intimation has been received by his widowed mother, that Pte Dd. Richa.'di, Welsh Regiment, of Castle-street, Llan- dovery, has died of wounds received in action in Palestine. The deceased soldier served in the Dardanelles, where he was wounded. Before the war he was em- ployed by the L. and N. W. Railway Co. at Llandovery. A telegram received by Mrs. Bates, of St. Helen's-road, Swansea, on Tuesday, 01onveyed the news that her son, Lieut, j Allen Bates, of the Flying Corps, has been missing since Friday last. Lieut. Bate;, who is not quite 21 years of age, showed great promise as an engineering student before the war. Mrs. Walker, 10, Anne-street, Swansea, has received official intimation that her sou, Pte. Thomas Walker, South Wales Borderers, who has been missing since October, 1914, is now reported as dead. Pte. Walker was 23 years of age, and was formerly employed at the Upper Bank Spelter Works. He was a reservist. Official intimation has been received by Mrs. Beard, Waun Wen-terrace, 'Swan- sea, to the effect that her husband, Corpl. D. J. Beard, of the Welsh Regiment, who has been missing since last July, is now presumed to have been killed. Corpl. Beard was formerly employed at the Hafod Copper Works, and was a member of Carmarthen-rd. Congregational Chapel. News has been received that Sec.-Lieut. J. A. James, R.W.F.. of Morris-street, Morriston, has been wounded during the big push." He is suffering from gun- shot wounds in the left arm. Previous to joining he was employed at the Borough Architect's Office, Swansea. He is well-known in South Wales sporting circles, having gained prominence as a runner. Mr. Collins, Lilybank, Burryport, re- ceived news on Saturday that his son, Pte. Reginald L. Collms, has been killed in action. The commandiilg officer, writ- ing to the soldier's wife at Gorseinon, stated that Pte. Cdllins had been in- stantaneously killed. Prior- to joining the colours last September, Pte. Collins was engaged by Cash Clothiers, Ltd., at High-street, Swansea. Intimation has been received by Mrs. Jones, of 39, Langdon-place, Swansea, that her brother, Pte. Jenkin Morgan, ot the Devon Regiment, has been wounded. Before the war Pte. Morgan was employed by Messrs. Powlesland and Mason as a shunter. He was previously severely wounded in France last September. He has now been wounded, it is stated, whilst assisting a comrade off the field. Major Stanley Colt Faber, R.F.A., who has been killed in action, was prior to the outbreak of war the adjutant of the Welsh llowitze: Brigade of the it-F.A. (Territorial Force) at Swansea It was only in January of this year that he was mentioned in dispatches. He was the elder son of the late Rev. H. M. Faber, for many years house master at Malvern Col- lege. Private John Stevens, Welsh Regiment, was early in the month officially reported missing. On Tuesday his wife received a letter from his sergeant saying that Stevens was killed in action and was I buried by his comrades. Stevens had been in the employ of the Cape Copper Co., Ltd.. for many years, and he leaves a widow and eight children, who live at Mount Pleasant, Baglan-road. Briton- ferry. Official information reached Mr. and Mrs. George Parsons, 18. Nevv-road, Llan- dilo, on Friday, that their son. Private Alfred Parsons, Welsh Regiment, was killed in action. Private Parsons was employed in the gardens at Dynevor Castle. Information was also received on the same day by Mr. Thomas Lewis, Mars Evan Fach, Llandilo, that his son, Wil- liam. a private in the same battalion, I was also killed. Mr. Lewis has two other eons serving with the colours. To the number of distinguished Welsh- men who have given up their lives for their country must to-day be added the name of Edward Thomas. lieutenant of artillery,-who was killed on Easter Mon- day in the great battle. He will be best remenfbered in Swansea as the author of an article on Swansea Village," in one of the reviews, a much misunderstood and strangely interpreted I article. Some members of the Library } Committee quite lost their tempers over it. failing to see its beauty and its sincere affection for a town which we know the author loved passing well. But Edward Thomas will be best remembered for his writings on nature, for his criticism, for ¡ his mastery of style. He wore the mantle oi Richard Jefferies, whose spirit shines in those memorable books of his disciple, The Book of the Open Air and The Heart of England." He knew the coun- tryside like a lover, and if in later years the English highways and fields claimed liim. lie has also left us very beautiful pictures of Welsh rural life. Among friends and acquaintances and authors." he oiiee wrote. I have met many men who have seen and read more of Wrales than I can ever do." But he saw Wales not as do the writer of the guide and gossip books. He saw it with the vision of the poet. The Eblnv and' Usk cut across my childhood with silver bars and cloud it with their apple flowers and their mountain trees." He wandered in solitude along the shyer streams, the old. deserted, perhaps deserted, pathways of the early gods," the Dulais and Gwili and Aman and Cencn and Gwcnlais and Gwendraeth Fawr and Sawdde and Sawdde Feclian and Twrch—-how many even in Wal es know these lonely streams, the tur: bulent Sawdde leaping from the lake, or the glowing Twicb rushing between its prison rocks' Edward Thomas knew them all and sang of theui. but without much recognition from bis own people. His fame was among stra tigers, and among the comparatively small circle of scholars and critics who recognised his full stature. He was 39 years of age, and leaves a widow—daughter of the poet and e6sayist t Scobell—and three children. Sidney P. Davies. formerly a corporal in the A.S.C., has been granted a commission in the Sussex Reg1;. Sec.-lieut. Davies is ja brother of Mr. R. J. Davies, funeral direc- tor, of 145, I High- street, Swansea, is 23 years of age, and is an old Dyfatty scholar. Prior to enlisting he was a clerk in the office of Messrs. Ingram Jones, stock- brokers, Swansea.
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COSTLY EXPLOSION. At Pontardawe Council meeting on Thursday, JVir. John Morgan (surveyor) said that the roof of No. 20, Council Houses, Ystalyfera, was accidentally damaged a few weeks ago owing to the blasting operations carried out by the tenant for' the removal of an old tree stump. The tenant had now repaired th< damage. It was decided to send a strong letter to the offender.
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NOT THEIR FAULT. At the Pontardawe Guardians' meeting on Thursday, Mr. H. J. Powell, J.P., p" siding, Mr. Joseph Thomas called atteS* tion to the number of colliers in the dis- trict who were idle through no fault of their own. Many of these men had signed on for timber felling, but so far they had not been called up, and they were not allowed to take up any other work. It was decided to call the attention of the proper authorities to the matter.
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MORRISTON PASTOR. At Philadelphia Schoolroom on Tnefr day evening, a social and presentation llUèeting were held on the occasion of i.he departure of the pastor, the Rev. Pit' ton Evans. M.A., to take up duties .-a chaplain to H.M. Forces. Mr. bica/er Jones presided, and was supported by Councillors D. J. Davies and Ti-iViiirJ Buckland, Mr T. R* Williams (school- master). Mr Wm. Davies (schoolmaster) and Mr. A. R. Lewis, and representatives from the chapels in the town. The pr sentations. which took the form of Trea- I'? iii(,h too sury notes and a wlist-let watch, ,wer< made bv Mrs- J. Catkins (eldest member* and Mr. Hopkin Griffiths (eldest deacon). Speeches were made by Councillors D. J. Davies and Richard Buckland, Messrs W. M. Davies, T. H. Williams, Dd. Fishei and A. R. Lewis, all of whom spoke highly of the recipient's great interest in all local movements, especially in connection witt the local war fund, and the loss they would receive on his departutre. During tbø evening a musical programme was gOD6 through. Printed and Published for the Swaniw Press, Limited, by AKTHUtt -PARNKL* IIIUIIA-M at Leader Buildings. Swauseio,