Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

JURTH8, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. | MARRIAGES BTJLLOGE—SYMONDS— On April 22nd. at paiityscwydr Baptist Church by Rev A. Beynon Phillips. Arthur Buliock (M.T., •A.S.O.), of Swansca. to Gladys Symonds I B.A.. only daughter of Mrs. E. Symonds/ of Mumbles. 'JOHNSON—O'NEILL.—On the 20th April at Christ Church. IIu.mpstead. by the Rev. G. khodgens. Charles Stanley J'.iinpon Lieut. "SiEast Yorkshire Regiment, second son of the late Lieut-Col R. E. Johnson aid Mrs. Johnson. Hull. to Lily only daughter of Hr. and Mrs. O'Neill. Marlborough-road. [WHITE—LLEWELLYN.—la London, on the 19th. Lieut A. L. White (Navy) to Ethel G. Llewellyn. Swansea, by special licence DEATHS. SBENNETT.—At the residence of IliA som. 22. Port Term ant-road, St. Thomas. James Bennett. aged 79. BE VAN .—On the 25th inst at 27, Maior- etreet. Manselton, Beatrice Louisa, be- loved wife of Ivor John Beva-n. LOW.N.-n the 27th mat., at 64. King Ed- ward-road Priscilla the beloved wife of W. J Bown. Coal Merchant. FRANCIS.—At 12, High-street, Pontardawe. April 26th. Mrs. Hannah Francis, aged 75 JONES.—On April 24th. at Tyneberllan. .Craigcefnparc, Mary AnIl. beloved wife of Charles Tonec- and third daughter of the late John and Raohel Rees, of Panty- reithyn; aged 27. LAMBERT.-A.t 24. Brynynior-poad, on April 24th, idizabeth Lambert the beloved wife of James Lambert ,OWENS.—Annie Kate, the beloved wife of Thomas Oweutt, 114 St Helen 's-road. Swan. sea, died at Ilfracombe. April 22nd OMAS.-On tho 24th inst at 26. Morris- lane, St. Thomas. John the beloved hus- band of CatherinA Thomas. iffHOMAS.—On the 25th inst.. Hannah Edith. second and beloved daughter of Mrs. 24 Gwydr-crescent. Swansea, IWIE,T-L A .At Owmllynfell, m his 42nd [ yeai,. Henry Williams, builder $WILLIA .<)n the 21st inst. Ernest Wil- l Lams son of William Williams Tich. borne, aged 32.

p— 1 =38 PUBLIC NtJTICES,  Fne Church Council. "ferry Free Church Council. pB SITED MISSION Ooodocted by 0O0L GUY THORNTON, C.F„ Assisted by Mrs. Thornton, at the EtJBLIC HALL, BRITONFERRY r iom Week, commencing MAY 6th. Each Evening at 7 o'clock. rAttacwxm Meetings at S OIC&mk- WESLEY CHAPEL. j— Ek" IZVit&tiOM bD An. ? Mt?M.——.—— ? ?!C? Congregat!WW. HaJ}> & PorthcawL fc r A GRAND ^iCompefitive CONCERT Will be held on I'd^THfT-MONOAY, MAY 20th, 191& flfcompetitxMK for Soprano, Contralto, F ffenor and Bass. Prizes Y,2 2s. each. (Own Selection). Champion Solo, any voice, 23 3s. jjajfudicator—T. Gabriel, Esq., F.T.S.C. Programmes, lid. post free. Hon. Sec., p. J. Bees, Bryndorwen, Porthcawl. jrhe GRAND THEATRE, Aberavon (Kindly Lent). "Sacred" Evening Concert Will be given at the above on SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 12th, By the BLIND MUSICIANS In Aid of St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors. Organised by Lady Pearson. Tickcts—2s, 6d. (Reserved), 2s. and 1,% —- (Free of Tax). Local Hon. Secretary Mr. Hopkin Mor- gan, 14, Ynys-street, Port Talbot. SAILINGS.  South &,&eMt??ca. UH?N- ?MY?L MAIL ROUTE. CASTLE The Cape, Natal, .11 Transvaal, Rhodesia, I IMS! East African Ports, t- Ii Mauritius, &c. For Sailings and Other Information, APPty to the Head Ofiioe, 3 and 4, Fen- ^thurch-street, London, E.C. 8, or in Swan- sea to T. R. W. Mason and Co.. or Bertie pperking and Co. HITE STAR LINE. ¥ Liverpool to Australia. G AT CAPE TOWN (SOUTH f AFRICA). f Twee: To Australia, S23 to =; to Cape powa. ma 156. to £24 3s. f These steamers are twin screw, fitted W&h bilge keek, and have been specially eoostracted for the Colonial trade. The koooauoedation comprises Smoking, Read- ing, and Dining Booms. Surgeon and ?tewM<deeeae D&rried. V For farther particulars apply to the k/ocai Ag-ts?: WHITE STAR LINE, 1, Cockspur-s?t, S. W. 1, and SB, Lead€:ihaB-6treet, E.C. 8, London. iM 1 '■ 1 "■" | 5 MONEY. r THE SWANSEA ERCANTILE CO. (Ltd.) ? PARK STREET, SWANSEA, I ??e Cash Advances Daily, from  A 10 to ?1,000. P|' Ho Charp =Lm B;=nem done. ? Stripy Private and ConfidentiaL f4wthw partiuuiws, ?pply H. B. JONES, Manager. ■■ I MISCELLANEOUS. ü ON EATS.—" Eodine" hat Poison fll makæ a clean sweep in one night. IDead vermin dry up. Absolute extermina. iuou guaranteed. Swift and deadly. Tins, 6-1.. 1a.. 28., 3s "5a.: poet. 2d.-Rarley. JChamiat. Perth. (SpOET Talbot Rio Tinto Prize Dra wing in {i aid of William Williams. Owmavon, ia Adjourned for one month. finmng Num- bers will appear in Herald" on May 31st. 241A5-3 TO BOOAIRERS. I ?n ?f? PAIRS OLD ARMY BOOW. im- vUjvUI/ pi-ored gTading 6uitahle for fiviiiac wear. after repair: 20 pairs for AS.lOs.; sacks Is. Cheaper 6:ra?, in 100 pair ts only, ?S 19s. M.: -acks 48. 20,000 pairs rown Australian Boo?s at 46. 9d. per pair, in bag of 25 pairs. 1,000 Pairs Canadian Field Boots. laco to fence 698. dozen pairs; sacks Is. N ett oh with order: carriage forward. JOHN TAYLOR AND SONS. LTD.. Leather p nd Boot Factors, Governrrent Oontractors. Norland-road. Nottinjr Hill. London. Est. 12-5-0. BALDWINS REPORT. The annual report oi Baldwins Ltd., to Ka submitted to a general meeting of the company on the 2nd of May, deals with the large developments rendered neces- sary in the undertaking involving an es- timated outlay of about £ 3,500,090. Pro- posal-s are made fcr the capitalisation of £ 3!0,165 of the reserved and undi6tri- ?ibuted profits and the distribution of that amount ir ordinary shares; and the offer of one new share for each old sha.re sit 25s.; the fusion of interests with the .Brymbo Steel Co.; the is-sue of notices for the necessary small addition to the cGmpanys articleg. and the incca^e of en ordinary director ".i remuneration from IEWO to £ 50d per annum. The profits on manufactox-ins? and t~adm £ accounts is given as .t312.889 2a. lid. which. after various deductions phown, leaves a bal- "nee oi L156 968 14e. 3d. to be carried for- ward to the credit of next year's ac-

THE FSD3LERS. There is a time in the affairs or men when plain vvordi and straight talk are absolutely necessary to the national weal. That time is upon us. We are in danger of looking too much towards the goal without realising what we have to do be iore we get there. The hard path- way oi war is strewn with obstacles which cannot be ignored. We want to win the war—granted. So do the Germans! Let us see to the actual winning of it! Either the Government governs or it does not. Eitner we accept its decisions or we do not. Either we believe in it or we do not. Jellicoe has gone. Robertson has gone. Trench ard has gone. Rother- mere has gone. We have got Wemyss. We have got Wilson. We have got Sykes. We have got Weir. We went to Zeebrugge too! When it suits their purpose these fiddlers who cannot yet smell Rome burning will remark with that air of profound omniscience that is pos- sible only to the truly ignorant that one man does not and cannot count in a war of this character. "It is the system. But any stick will beat a Government, and any missile, however indisciiminatelyi singled out, can be aimed at the! bead of the Prime Minister. Mr. Lloyd George sharply pulls up the fantastic wanderings of Lord Hugh Cecil's imagination—not en- tirely non-Celtic in its own origin! —nails him down with facts, com- pletely and successfully refutes the e-harge of amateur strategy hurled at the War Cabinet; and the "Daily News" --of all people!—calmly, coolly, with accustomed imparti- ality ealls it "stage thunder!" Meanwhile, there is the ominous thunder of the German guns on the blood-bespattered stage of Flan- ders! The Cabinet must have the choice of its experts, else the prose- cution of the war become-s a farce from the technical standpoint and a catastrophe to the country. It is clear, lamentably clear, that too many people can still be numbered among those who view the war as a. side issue. It is passing strange that the self-appointed Armageddon super- visee—Messrs. Pringle, Gardner, Lord Hugh Cecil, and others of similar genius—are the obstruction- ists of old. There is no great neces- sity to bring in the past—for the present is too momentous. But we remember—end when we dwell on party politics for brief retrospec- tive moments the echoes of their raucous cries s?e still audible— Lord Hugh Cecil's oontribution to ulio essential sanity of things when Welsh Disestablishment, for example, was before the HOUS8 t Verily, human nature changeth not! He and his coterie were sur- prised on Moaoay night t.) firld the sensitive. We warrant that were Job of old the Prime Minister to-day there would be lively scenes in Parliament! It is a tribute to the Premier that he is no worse than "sensitive." No ship can hope to survive if the crew give their own orders during a great storm. No nation can weather a trial like this one if the man at the wheel and the offi- cers he elects to guide the destinies of the land are" to be made targets for vulgar abuse and empty headed vituperation when the ideals of Right and Justice and Freedom and Liberty are still in peril from the assaults of the enemy.

LABOUR CHAIRMAN. I Swansea Guardians Choice. I C-onnolllw William Owen, the now chairman, ia one of the best known Swan- sea Labour men interested in local public We, and the first representative of the workers 110 hold that position. For years he acted as oheckweigiier at the Gradgola Fuel Works,' and in the meantime was actively associated with what waa then known as the Swansea Labour Association. In 1907 the Association decided to seek direct representation on local bodies, and Mr. Owen was a successful candidate to both the Swansea. Town Council and the Board of Guardians. Mr. Owen had all along been a con- sistent sup,porter of poor law reforms, and his undoubted abilities were soon appre- ciated, and he has had no difficulty in retaining- the confidence of the electors. One of the best known and most valued reforms was the obtaining of increased outdoor rallies for chnldron. When he became a member cf the Board the out- door relief was Is. 6d. per child. This he succeeded in having increased to 2s. Another achievement for which he earned the gratitude of the paupers was the se- curing of the abolition of uniform cloth- ing, both for the inmates of the work- house for outdoor wear, and for the chil- dren at the Cottage Homts. It may be mentioned that to-day, the outdoor relief to the necessitous poor has been increased by 60 per cent., and Mr. Owen was the instigator of this much needed increase. There are many who will remember his great plea for the pro- vision. cf adequate nursing facilities at the Institution, and these additional facilities are of immeasurable value to- foj* 1 da7o "T

AMMANFORD. A leading Ammanford lawyer was busy in practice upon his allotment on May Day. Differences between the local Federa- tion of Discharged Sanors and Soldiers anct the Ammaniord Eistecidiod Commit- tee, who are making grants out of their iunds to incapacitated veterans, have now been amicably composed. Ammanford'"is bent on securing double honours at tho Neath Nat,-onzU. Two choirs are assiduously preparing for the contest. Mr. J. E. Jones, the newly-elected chairman of the Ammaniord Council, was sworn in on Monday to act as magistrate during his term ot office, and he after- wards took his seai on the Bench. The death occurred on Monday morn- ing of Mr. David Thomas, Bettws-road, after a long illness. He leaves a wile and seven children, one of whom is Muss lJilys Thomas, a well-known elocutionist. An Aniiiianford man tells a cigarette famine story, which will take some beat- ing. A local tobacconist got in a fort- night's supply at 6 o'clock on Saturday night. The story got out among the crowds in the streets. There wao a rush of people from all directions to the shop, and the whole fortnight's supply was aold out in an hour and three-quarters. The burial of the late Mrs. Lewis, Coronation-terrace, Bettws, took place on Thursday at Trealaw, the resting place of her late husband. The chief mourners were Miss B. Lewis (daughter) and two young children, Mrs. Evans, Ferndkle (sister), and Mr. Edgar Evans (nephew),, who holds an important office upon Lord Rhondda'ti private staff; Mr. Dd. lewis (Maesquarre) (fata&r-in-Ia\yh and Messrs. Ben Lewis and D Lewis. Severe inj uries were sustained by Mr. John Evans, Tirydail-lane, Ammanford, formerly of Farmers, Llanwrda, at the Panty:ffynon Colliery, on Monday after- noon. He was removed to his home in an unconscious condition, having frac- tured his leg, and sustained extensive injuries to the head. He is father to the Rev. D. Harford Evans, pastor of the Tabernacle Church, Croes Hands, and of Mrs. Jones., wife of Mr. R. W. Jones, Post Office, Llanpumpsaint. An Ammanford bachelor tradesman re- turned from London last week only to find to his great astonishment that dur- ing his absence from home he had got married." Friends gathered round, to wish him joy, in such numbers that a troubled look came over his face, and the perplexity and embarrassment of tJue situation caused him to heave a deep sigh. He has learned since that it was a local wa-g, who is much nearer the churétl door than he, that had tied the knot," or set going the groundless rumour. And there may be reprisals!

AMMAN VALLEY. j The threatened teachers' strike is con- sidered a foregone conclusion in the Am- man Valley, and already very active steps are being taken to consolidate aU ranks. To-moa-row is the first day on which drastic action will take effect, but. in the Amman Valley, it will be impossible until Thursday to judge of the effect of the strike upon the schools, as already a general holiday has been fixed for to- morrow, in viiiw of the great labour de- monstration, in which the older children from Ammanford adsurroundiug schools will take part. On Monday evening a meeting of the local trades pledged themselves actively to support the teachers by appealing to the parents to keep their children from school.

BURRYPORT. I The Rev. J. W. Hughes, B.A., curate of St. Mary's Church, Burryport, was gold Hitlt I watch and wad of Treasuty notes on his departure for active service as a chaplain. Mr. Ivor Stephens, son of Mrs. Ann Stephens, Pencoed road, Burryport, passed away on Tuesday. He was only 21 years of age. The remains of the late Mr. Edwin Hare were laid to rest at Pembrey Parish Church. The Rev. J. H. Reee officiated at the house, and the Rev. John Williams (curate) at the church and graveside. The cuckoo was heard at Burryport on Saturday morning. On Sunday morning flames were seen issuing from the back kitchen of Spring- field House, Burryport. the residence of Sergt. W. Thomas. Had it not been for the efforts of Enoch Davies and others, the house would have been burnt out. Happily, the fire was got under with small damage. On Monday evening an united prayer meeting followed by an united Com- munion service in connection with the Wesleyan Baptist and English Congrega- tional churches, Burryport, was held at the English Congregational Church. The Eev. D. J. Thomas presided, and also administered Holy Communion. Special hymns were surig under the leadership of Mr. D. H. Pugh, while Miss L. M. Evans presided at the organ, At Carmel Church, a rehearsal of the Welsh Congregational Church, Burry- port, was held. There was a splendid I muster of choristers. The conductor was Mr. David Davies (Jerusalem Church) Mr. Llewellyn Davies, Carmel, accom- panied. The mortal remains of the late Mr. Edgar Williams, youngest son of Mr. Richard Williams, New-street, were laid I to rest at Jerusalem Chapel Graveyard. The Revs. D. J. Thomas and R. E. Wil- liams officinted. The twin brother, Sergt. Williams, was killed in France a few months afo. On Wednesday evening, a public meet- ing, under the auspices of the local Trades and Labour Council, was held at the Boys' School, when an address on Labour's Future was delivered by Mr. T. C. Mor- ris (Tetrad Rhondda). Notwithstanding the strike of teachers, the Burryport Schools were open on Wed- nesday.

B ft VN AMMAN. Pte. Richard Williams, who was re- ported as missing the other day, has now I written to some friends. At an eisteddfod held at Aberdare on Ram, rday the Rev. Alva Richards, )f Brvnamman, won a solid oak cbzir, valued ?8 8s., and a prize of 23 3s., for In -Alpinoriam ver-es to the late Mr. David Lewis Edmund, chairman of the Liberal Association with which Lord Rhondda was associated. A sudden death occurred at Bryn- r.mman on Monday evening, when Mr. Isan-c Morgan, undermanflger of the Amman Colliery, died in his chair. It appears that deceased, who was 44 years of age, had rettirned as usnal from the colliery, and afterwards wmt gardening, apparently in his usual state of health. T-T-e,, about 9 o'clock, entered the honso, sat in the chair and conversed with the family respecting the course of the war. He fell backwards in the chair and died almost immediately. On Tuesday the Brynamman April Fair was held under very favourable aerial circumstances. There was a good atten- dance, although the event was of a very small dimension compared with past events. Cattle f etched from RIS to £ 35; while pigs changed hands at 4!4 10s. Cab- bage plants, 6d. a bunch; and flann-el. 3s. 8d. per yard; shirts, 3s. 9d. a yard; blankets, Jt2 10s. to «S2 ]Zs.; shawls, 53. 6d. to 6s.; stockings, 3s. lid. a pair; all wool, Is. 6d.: cloths. 5s. 6<1.. to 6F1. There were but a few confectionery and toy staIb. A "send-off" meeting was held at A "sen d -o f Oibea C'hapcl, on Monday evening, to I' Pie. :¡¡, Llewellyn, of the Seafortlis, who was returning to hospital for further treatment, having been wounded in action last July, and Pte. Richard Davies, A.S.C. Mr. W. Walters presided.

CARMARTHEN. Sir C. Courtenay Mansel, Bart., of Maesycrugiau, Carmarthenshire, has been called to the Bar at the Inns of Court. He is an officer in the Royal Air Force. I A blind soldier at Carmarthen is a ) clever che.s.s and draughts player and a good hand at whist, having won several IIlet [jrizes at local whist drives. OoL Gwynn,4 Hughes, Glanoothi, pre- sided over a meeting of the Carmarthen- ¡ shire Chamber of Agriculture at Carmar- then on Wednesday, when Mr. R. Strat- ton, Newport, gave an address. Q

CLYDACH. Anniversary services were held in con- nection with the Clydach Forward Move ment Church (Presbyterian), at the Pub- lic Hall, on Saturday evening and on Sunday. The Rev. J. Vardre James (Newport), a native of Clydach, officiated.

CROSS MNDS. A competitive concert was givoin at the Public Hall. Cross Hands, in aid of he Sailors' and Soldiers' Comforts Fund Mr. C E. Cieeves (Swansea) presided. Mr. Arthur Davies (Swansea) adjudicated on the music, and Ammanwy (Amm?cford? on the recitations. Mr. Tom Jones accom- panied. and Mr D F Davies was the con- dnctor. Award sGirls solo: l, llasrcrie Eoprers (Pontyberem): 2 Dori* Lloyd (Cofn- eithin). Soprano; Miss M&ir Jones (Car- marthen). Baes: Mr Griff Williams (Pont henry. Recitation: ITr, Tom Thmoas. Champion solo: Mr. Griff Williams

BUKVANT. Mr. John Thomas, the local tenor, was successful in capturiijg the second prize at Penoader on Friday.

FFORESTFACH. The Rev. H. C. Mander (Swansea) lec- tured at Calfaria.Ravenhill, for the ninth time on A Chaplain's Work in France," and his experiences as such. Mr. W. J. Watkins (Swansea) presided.

GOWERTON. I Mr. Albert Harding, J.P., Gowerton, chairman of the Swansea Rural District Council, underwent an operation under Dr. Cameron at the Swansea and District Nursing Institute a few days ago. His friends will be pleased to learn that he is now progressing very favourably. I

coRszmcm. The funeral of Mr. Phillip Joneq (25), of Park View, Gorseinon, took place on Thursday at Kingsbridge Cemetery. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Jones (mother), Mr. Emrys Jones (brother). Misses Sophie lxnd Agnes Jones (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. R. Evans (sister and brother-in-law), Mr. -inCt Mrs. D. Llewellyn (sister and brother- in-law), Mr. and Ifrs. Bertie Redmore (sister and brother-in-law), Mrs. Davies and Mr. Evan Joneq (sister and brother). Mrs. Jones (aunt), Mr. Richard Jones, Mr. B. John, Mrs. Owens, Morgans and Buf- ton (cousins). The officiating ministers were the Rev. D. H. Thomas (Ebenezer'i «.nd Rev. Percy Moss Weston (Swansea), I chaplain of R.A.O.B.

GcmsR. t Mr. Hemrv Thomas Beynon, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beynon, of Long Oaks Farm, Penmaen, has recently be- come a member of the Pharmaceutical Society. At a me-etlng of the East Gower Ruri- decanal Chapter a re-polutioii was paesed and sent to the Bishop of St. David's assuring his lordship that the Chapter would welcome any steps that he may take to give the clergy the opportiinivy of placing tlW(1):;01v", at the service of the country on the same terms as if they had been under conscription. —

I GRovi:D. I The remains of Eliks Davies, son of Mr. a.-ki Mr8. Davies, Coalbrooke, were interred a Brynteg Chapel on Tuesday, I

GWAUN«CA £ "QURWEN. After 33 years as general manager of the Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Colliery, Mr. Joseph Hargraves retired on Monday, and is succeeded by Mr. T. M. Jones, of the Gwaunclawdd Colliery, Abercrave. Mr. Jones is a native of Glanaminan, &,nd is of a most unassuming disposition. He is the son of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, Brynlloi Shop, who was an authority on the geology of the district. At Tabernacle, Cwmgorse, an impressive memorial service was held for the late Pte. Richard Davies, R.A.M.C., who was recently killed in France. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. M. Roderick while Mr. D. J. Evans, C.R.A.M., played the Dead March." An organ recital was held at Tabernacle Chapel, Cwmgorse, on Sunday evening. The proceeds were in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund. A wedding was solemnised at the Eng- lish Wesleyan Chapel Ammanford, the contracting parties being Mies Jennet Williams, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Williams, Aelybryn, Gwaun-cae- Gurwca and Mr. Willie Mustow son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mustow, 21, Walters- road Ammanford. The bride was given away by her uncle Mr. WatKin Williams, and she was attended by Miss Maj Wil- lianis and Mr6.' Minnie Pontting as brideamaids. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Horace Penning- ton, Seven Sisters, while the Rev. A. R. Thomas was the officiating minister.

GLANA-¡lfdM. I Pte. David Morgan Thomas, son of Mr. Rud Mrs. D. Thomas, Vardre, whose death in action was reported a few days ago, possessed a beautiful tenor voice, and carried away quite a number of prizes at local Eisteddfodau. In his last letter written to his parents, which was re- ceived before his death, he says that he was due to sing at a concert with the Canadians that very evening. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Thomas lost an older son, Pte. Billy Morgan, while another eon, Trevor, died Jfi horns. The eldest ecn, Richard, is serving in France.

GENOROS* The annual concert was held at the Gendros English Congregational Church, the programme being arranged by'Mr. D. J Squires, Swansea. The various items were repeatedly encored by the audience Of special merit was the performance of Mr. George James, A.C.V. Miss Beatrice Prater and Miss Quek-nie Jones, Madam Beynoti Luce, Mr. D. J. Squires, Mr. Tom Jcnes, Miss Eva Beynon. and Mr. Ernest Launder, made up a party that delighted a crowded house. Mr. W. Morgan Forest Hall, presided.

HENDY. I. The Girl Guides gave a successful con- cert at the Public Hall on Saturday even- ing,, in aid of the Red Cross and other war charities. Mr. E. H. Sampson, J.P., Bryngwilly, presided, and Prof. Bowen, I Gorseinon, and friends also contributed 1 to the programme.

KIDWELLY. I Mr. xtaipn fisher has been taken seriously ill. Mr. Fisher was town post- man for many years and was some years ago awarded the King's long-seryice medal when he retired. He is sexton, dlerk, head bell-ringer, caretaker, and head grave- digger for the Parish Church.

LLANDOVERY. i The Llandovery Board of Guardians at their annual meeting re-elected Mr. Lewis Roderick (Cilycwm) chairman for the com- j ing year, aud Mr. Daniel Lewis (Ynys-y- "bo{d. appointed viw-dmimwa. I the annual meeting of the Rural District Council, Mr. Tom Davies (Cwmsawdcle) was elected chairman, and Mr. W. R. Lewis"{Bronfelen) vice-chairman. In aid of the Soldiers' Fund of the Y.M.C.A. a performance of the Maid of Cefn Ydfa was given at the Drill Hall, T-landovery, to a crowded audience on Thursrlay evening by the Llans-adwrn Dramatic Society, under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr. Daniel Jones). The scciebari-il work was carried out by Mrs. Edwards. and the treasurer was Mr. W. tf.. -yon-es. The remains of the late Mr. John Evans, Bank House, Llandovery, who for many years was in the employ of the London and North-Western Railway Co., a prominent member of the Tabernacle Calviniitic Methodist Church, and an ex- member of the Llandovery Town Council, were interred at Tabor Cemetery. The officiating'ministers were the Rev. Joseph Jenkins, Pendennis. New-road, pastor of the Tabernacle, Rev. D. J. Howell, and the Rev. Davies, Llanwrda. There was quite a large gathering on the Square, Llandovery, and the crowd followed with keeif interest leclures on the war which were illustrated by cine- matograph pictures of the fighting on land and sea. One of the speakers was Lieut. Tiedman, who has been twice wounded in action. The Llansadwrn Dramatic Society gave a repeat performance of The Maid of Cefn Y dfa" to a large audience at the Lloyd Jones Assembly Rooms, Llan- dovery, on Monday evening, in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Funds (Soldiers and Sailors). The net proceeds total about £25. The Rev. W. D. Evans. curate, Llan. dovery, has collected up to date about £ 110 towards restoring the old font at Llanfair Church, and to remove it to its former position, and also to place a ooloured window with a suitable figure of the hymnologist, Williams Pantycelyn, in such a position as to throw its light on the font. The bard and other mem- bers of his family were baptised at this ancient font. In 1726, when the restora- tion of the church was being compleied, William Lewis, of Pantycelyn, it is inter- esting to recall, the bard's uncle, nas churchwarden and helped to restore the same font

LOUGHOR. 1 th? mortal remains of the late Mr. David Davies, Gwydr-terrace, Loughor, were interred at Soar Churchyard, Lin-vn? hendy, on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. T. Khya (Sketty), and the Rev. W. Mor- gan (Brynteg), were the officiating mini- sters. A widow and seven children are left. The deceased was employed' at the Broadoak Colliery for over 22 years. Capt. the Rev. Hugh Rees, B.,A. (Rector of Loughor) is home again looking bronzed and well after an absence of 12 months in Italy as military chaplain. Mr. Rees is a cousin of the Rev. D. C. Rees, Vicar of Kilvey, and Councilldor C. P. Bell, Mumbles. I

LLAWDiLO. I Another of the Welsh denominational annual gatherings is to be abandoned this year owing to the wax-tht, Welsh Wes- leyan Assembly at LILroilo. A repeat performance of the cantata. King of Glory," was given at Capel Nowydd Congregational Church by the choir, assisted by the following artistes:- Mis., M. K. Evans (Gor&MiA), Miss Nellie Bowen (Llandilo). Mr W. T. Rees (Am- manford), Jr. Jno. Williams, and IvIes^Vs. J. R. Evans (Llandilo), D. Lewis and D. James Davies. The accompanists were Mrs. P. R. anid and Miss Olwen Wil- liams. Mr. A. J3. Harries (chairman of the Orban Council) presided. The pro- ceeds were in aid of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Welcome Fuzia.

MORRiSTON. I A concert in aid of the Soldiers' and I Sailors' Fund was held at tho Trewyddfa Schoolroom, Graig, Morriston, on Satur- day evening. The following contributed: Misses Dilys Davies, Nellie Michael, Alice Davies, M .11. Thomas, and iris Davies, Messrs. D. Michael and J. P. Llewelyn, and Master M. R. Lloyd. Mr. R Richards presided.

PENTRECHWYTH. I On Tuesday evening, Pte. Eddie Mit- chell was given a welcome home at the Pentrechwyth Congregational School- room. The Rev. Melville Phillips pre. sided, and the following contributed to the programme: Misses Nora Neece and E. Griffiths; Messrs. Will Morgan, W. Hughes, C. Holcombe, and Master Ivor Evans. Pte. Mitchell aloo rendered a song, while the Misses Jackett and Henry accompanied.

PONTYBEREM. Mr. Thomas Seymour, J.P., of Ooal- brook House, I?ntybe-rem, near LiMieUy, I CarmarthMi, mining engineer, who died November 20th last, iM't estate of tho gross value of C2,147, of which iJ2,064 is I net personalty. Probate of his will, dated July 5th, 1917. has been granted to Mr. Harold Williams Seymour, of Arfnn Colliery, manager. and Mr. Robert Regi- nald Seymour, of 44, Coleshill-terrace, Llanelly, registrar of births and deaths. The testator left < £ 100 to his wife, and the residue of his estate he left to his wile for life with the remainder to his children.

I WHEN SORE, TIRED FEET I ACHE LIKE ULCERATED TEETH. Just soak them in common saltratcd water, and bid all your foot misery a final good-bye. "Before joining the Army work re- quired long hours of constant standing on my feet. and I thought then that I knew what bad foot tortures were, but I have since discovered that civilians can form no real idea of the acute foot misery often produced by hard military train- ing. After my first few long route marches tho intense aching, soreness, and scalding pains made me fear that the ter- rible strftin had caused weak or -fallen arches in my feet. Any readers who suf- fer from foot misery may be interested to learn how I finally succeeded in ridding myself permanently of all the aches and pains, also why such minor troubles as old and painful corns, callouses, blisters, swelling, chiblains, excessive perspira- tion, etc., disappeared and never camo back. After numerous powders, ointments, and other things had only increased the torture, I consulted the modloal officer, who explained that my foot troubles were simply indications of injured tissues, and, if the feet are properly cared for, such painful afflictions need never be suffered by anyone. The pains can all be stopped almost instantly, and the cause of them quickly and permanently corrected by simply resting the feet in a warm foot- bath containing a small handful of Reu- del bath saltrates, an inexpensive com- pound which any chemist can supply. It contains certain essential medicinal con- stituents found in natural curative spring waters, and forms a highly medicated and oxygenated foot bath. It soon makes corns or callouses disappear, and your newest, tightest shoes feel comfortable a* the oldest peir you have. A friend to whom I recommended saltrated water, even tried it for serious rheumatic and ?outv pains, with astonishing results.— T. S?W/' NOT?.—A London physicM.n, when shown the. above letter said:—" The feet being the* farthest points to which the heart must force blood, foot tfoubles are usually due to defective circulation in these extremities and shoe pressure on sensitive, irritated nerves. Saltrated water stimulates the circulation and ren- ders the skin active, so acid perspiration and sebaceous matter cscapo instead of remaining to clog the pores and ferment, 1 thus causing soreness, bl't(ll ur, dry, or ak& » etg." v t

PEMYQTtQEQ. Summoned at the Ammanford Police Court for trespassing on the G.W.E. mountain branch, J. H. Jones and Nathan Hughes were let off on payment of costs. The latter had been to see a doctor, i?nd waa making a short out home. Det.- Inspector Morris said both were incurring risk, as a c,,)ol train passed them at a narrow spot.

I PONTLLIW. I The total of Æ80 was raised bv the local 'tUxiH&ry of the Pontardulais Needlework GuiM—which laboum for the local Dis- ?Mod Sailors' and Soldiers? Fund—as a result of a. recent sale of work. Mrs. (Rev.) II D. H. Davies, Carmel Hall, as president and organiser, and Miss Evans, Glanlliw, t os hon. secretary, together with the rank I •Mid file of the members, worked magnifi- eently.

PARKSVilLL. On Sunday afternoon the mortal re- mains of Mr. Wm. Davies, of the Hill, Parkmill, were laid to rest at Ileton burial ground. Mr. Davies, who was a native of Parkmill, had reached the ripe age oi 92 years. Divine service was con- ducted at the house by the Rev. D. T. Griffiths, Congregational minister, and at the church by the Rev. J. Veale Roberts, of lieton. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Edwards (daughter and eon-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Isaac (daughter and son-in-law), Miss Davies (daughter), Mr. T. Davies (s-)ii), Mrs. Davies (daughter-in-law), Morris Ed- wards (grandson), H. Davies (grandson).

PONTARDULAIS. Pontardulais young colliers continue to flow to the colours. Lumbering has become quite a popular profession by some people who used to draw from the wood. Pontardulais St. John's" men are just proud of their war record, and no one more so than the instructor,, Capt. Isaac. A successful singing festival was held at Siloh Congregational Chapel on Sun- day, conductor, Mr. John P. Rees, "Llew Llvvchwr." Presidents, Messrs. Dl. Hughes (' Coed Bach "), David T. Davies (" Der- lwyn"'), and John Jones (Glanyrafon; j organist, Mr. William Griffiths; leader of orchestra, Mr. W. Ewart Thomas. An inspection of the Pontardulais Divi- sion of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (instructor, Capt. R. J. Isaac), took place on Saturday by District Officer B. E. Maberley (Cardiff). The division has a proud record of war service. Twenty-one members, including the M.O., volunteered for service in 1914. One went to France in September of that year, and is entitled to the Mons Medal; six are serving in Mesopotamia since early in 1916, two in Egypt, three in Salonika, and live in France. News has just been received that one of the latter, Pte. J. D. Morgan, has been taken a prisoner 01, war, ten have gained N.C.O. rank-2 quarter- master-sergeants, six sergeants, and two corporals. The funeral took place at Goppa C.M. Burial Ground on Thursday afternoon of Mr. David Davies, CJeeerrig-road. The Hey. D. Lloyd Mors^u (pastor of Hop") conducted the last sad rites, aivi was nasisted by the Rev. W. Morgan (Y »r>, Joseph Lewis, G. Williams, Lemuel Jones and J. Richards. Amongst the general public were Ald. R. Harries, J.P., Coun- cillors Jap. Thomas, Mathew Griffiths, Messrs. John White, Thomas Davies, Birchcrove, Hope deacons, staff and fore- men Teilo Tinplate Co., etc., etc. In aid of the funds of the Pontardulais District Discharged Sailors and 3'oldiers' Fund, a repeat performance of the Welsh comedy, Y Hriodas Ddirgel." was given by Siloh Dramatic Co. at Hag- sar's Theatre on Wednesday evening COUll cHIor James Thomas. Mysgwyn, nre- ¡ sided over a crowded attendance. At Libanus C.?L Burial Ground (of which church deceased was senior de!c1c,)nl II' the mortal remains of Mr. John Michael. Glandulais House, were interred on Wed- nesday afternoon. Officiating clergy vero Revs. Joseph Lewis (pastor), W. Talfan Da vies (GorMinon), W Mydrim Jones- (LluMlly), W. Nantlais Williams (Am- manford), W. C. Morgan (vicar of Pontar- dulais). J. Richards (curate), D. Lloyd Morgan (Hope), G Jones iCapel Newydd) G. Williams (Tabernacle), Lewis Richards j (Gowerton) and Morgan Jones (Llanelly).

TREBOETH. il I A serious accid-ent occurred at the Heol Gerrig, Treboeth, on Saturday, when a .young horse, belonging to Mr. Evan Mathias, Gellywren Farm, Llangyfelach, took fright and careere.d down the road Mr. Mathias's son, aged 10, who was in the trap at the tune, was thrown out and severely shaken. Mr. Mathias, in attempt- ing to stop the horse, received inj uries to the head and hand. They were attended by Dr Porter, Manselton. Treboeth has given its quota to the Forces, being represented in all branches —from the tanks to submarines. A good proportion of those who left for the Navy on Wednesday were from Treboeth.

TREBANOS. A sacred concert held at Gosen, Tre- banos, arranged by Mr. John Bodycombe, Pontardawe, in. aid of the Soidiert>J and Sailors' Reception Fund, was held at Trebanos. Miss Maud Parker, Miss Bessie Samuel. Miss Ruth Workman, Mr. Richard R. Squire, Air. E. S. Evans, Mr. Glen Pi-ossc:, and Miss Florence L. Winter took part. Aja eisteddfod was held at Trebanos in aid of the recession fund President, Mr. S. SA. Lewis; conductor, Mr Daniel Thomas. Acl.iudicatora--music. Madame Kate Morgan Williams and Mr Ben Jones. literature, Miss Miriam Evans; accompanists Mr Rees Wil- liams and Miss May Pitt Awards- Ohil (iren's solo: 1. Ialwyn Parry: Eileen Evans Duet: Katie Evans and Betty Evans. Piano- forte solo: 1. Alice Grenfell Court; 2. Gwyn ,til Evans. Girls' solo: i Hilda Freeman: 2. Selina Cook. Boys' solo: 1. Lewis D. Row- lands: 2. Dd. Evans: 3, Victor Morris; 4. lands: W2i, lliams. Novice &oto: Gertie Fran- Hlyn cis. Ohildren's. party- Ailtwen conductor. Mr. Liew. Lewis). Children's choir-DaDy- srraiK (conductor. Mr. Wm MaiuwarinKi; children's recitation: 1 Alioe M. Williams; 2. Isaac Davies; 3. Mabel Tysle. Children under 14: 1. Rachel Roberts: 2. Miriam A Jones Recitation under 16: 1 Melora Wil- liams: 2. Rachel Roberts; 3. Victor Morris. Dialogue: Harry Clement and friends. Am- bulance (theory): Miss Bessie Bibbs I

YSTALYFERA. I J' T'" yte. fecott ttopkin, of Ystalyfera, has I just been dis" argp-tl from the Welsh Guards on account of illness. Another whist drive has been held at St. David's Church Hell. Ystalyfera. in aid of the local Sailors' and Soldiers' Re- ception Fund. The success was due to the Untiring efforts of the Sunday school teachers of St. David's, who undertook all arrangements. The prizes, which were given by Mr. J. T. Owen were won by Mr. Leslie Beynon, while three ladies tied for the ladies' prize, namely. Mrs. I R. Arnold. Mrs. J, Griffiths, o*id Mrs. J. Owen. Eventually the laclk:: 'prize was put up for sale, and the proceeds given to I thp fund.

l HODION AR BYNGIAU YR I WYTHNOS. I (GAN WSTIN.J I Try llygaid pawb y dyddiau hyn tua l'frainc, ac er tod colledion ein gwlad yn, drwin, y ma-e gwrhydri ein becligyn gyda'r gorchwyl caled, gwaedlyd, o droi yr Eilmyn yn ei ol, yn falni i filoedd o galor.nau briw. Am lawer gwron gwlad- garol o Gymru heddyw, fel cynt, gellir dweyd, gyda Brynfab: Enwog lyw, pan eilw'n gwlad—am rwystro Llam yr estron anfad Ar ei hynt, mewn amrantiad Y gwron geir yn y gad. Ha! y Gwron Gwladgarol—herfeiddia'r Fyddin ymosodol; Ac yno -idd eu canol Taro wna, nid troi yn ol. Diolch fod rhai o'n gwroniaid yn caei eu croesawu gartref, ac nid rhyfedd fod hwyl gyda phennill a thant pan ddeuant i'n plith. Y mae 11awer iawn o fynd ar y penillion isod mewn cyfarfodydd croes- awu arwyr cylchoedd Pontardulais. Yr awdur yw Mr. D. Edgar Thomas, Siop 'Berdar y Bont:- Daeth dydd y croesaw ar ei hynt Ynghol y gwynt i Gymru; Hapus gwel'd y milwr mad Yn ol yngwlad y canu; Yn y phvy' rhown dunt o'u plaid— Y eewri rhaid eu caru. Fe ddaeth y bechgyn hyn o Ffrainc, A'u caine o nos y ffosydd; Glcfewa'i clod fel llafn eu cledd, A'u gwedd sy'n llawn llawenydd; Rbaid yw canu clodydd clir I'n milwyr ddaeth o'r moelydd. Brathu'n llym mne'1' brcthyn Uwyd Ar aelwyd y gelynion, Dewrion Glyndwr ydynt hwy Yn ol ymplwy eu calon; Dewch a'r delyn yn ei hwyl I gadw gwyl yr awrhon. Devrch a'r tidgyrn yn eich col A chan o'r eidol ddilychwyn; Dewch a'r alaw yn ei gwres I iynnei gwrdd y beeligye; Rh aid yw tynnu mel pob tant 1 wrol blant y werin. Dewch a'r hwyl a'r alaw Ion I blant y donn a'r moroedd, Aethant hwy drwy'r clwy a'r cur Mewn antur trwy y gwyntoedd; Mae clodydd boys y pyilau glo Yn deffro ein dyffrynoedd. Mlle'r werin heddyw ar y maes Yn erbYJi trais diderfTn, A. myn ryw fore lorio'r cawr Er gallu mawr yr Eilmyn; Fe fyddwn farw yn ein gwad Cyn byw dan drad y gelyn. Cwvmpodd rhai o'n campus wyr v Ar galed dir y gelyn, Briw yw hronnau mam a thad Yn anwyl wlad y cenin, Egni dig magnelau dur Fa'n bladur llawer blodyn. Pan chwifier baner heddweh tlws Ar ddrws pob bwth yng Ngbyrnru, Bydd enwau'r bechgyn aeth i'r gad Drwy'r wlad yn perarugli- Am iddynt ddod a Chvmru'n rliydd Bydd Cymru Fydd yn canu. (Tan nad p'le mae wgeulusdod ar bwnc eadw'r hen Gymraeg yn fyw, ac yn t'i Krym, nid yn llvgad eglwys Bethesda, Abertaw^, y gellir y bryeheurn na'r trawst. Ceir1",>r frawdoliaofh, dan fugeiliaeth ac ai-weiniad y Parch. D. Price, i fyny draddodladau goreu y tadau. Felly, nid annisg'.vyiiadwy i mi, an a dyrfa orlawn yn Ysgoldy eatog y capel, nots Fawrth, odd cael mwynhaU cyngherdd Gymreig ragorol, yn nhrclnlen pa un y cymerai cor plant y lie ran deil- wng o'r aeùlvsur. Mr. W. Owen, fei arfer, oedd arweinydd y cor. ac yno yn cynorthwyo yr oedd f gweinidog (Parch. D. Price), Mies Wil- liams. Mr. Evan Davies (yn canu peimill- ion gyda'r detyn. mewn cydsain a swyn tannau a ehivareuid gan ei ferch), Mr. Emlyn Davies,^ Mrs. Lewis, Mrs- Thomas, ac ereill. Yn y dorf hefyd yr oedd ? Cynghorwr D. Griffitlus, Mr. Joseph Wil- liams, y Parch. E. Edmunds, ac ereill. Llywydd y cwrdd cylines ufdd Mr. T. J. Rees, B.A., Cyfarwyddwr Addysg Bwr- dei^dref Abertawe cadoirydd hapus. nwybs, dwy-ieithog, a fedrai roddi, ac a roddodd, gyfeiriadau h vfforddiadol ar wahanol agweddau gorchwyl pwysig r dyddiau hyiv-codir Gymraeg i'w lie yn y teulu. yn yr eglwys, yn yr ysgol, yn llafar gwlad, ac mewn lien a barddas, a'i chadw yn ei bri fel iaifcii ag v mae sicrhau ei pharhad yn ddyled- swydd ar bawli o ho:jom. Al awon Cymreig hwylus. hwian-gerddi fiwyiiol, unawdau difyr, adroddiadau tarawiadol, pennillion delyn, no areithiau yn Gymraeg ac am Gymraeg, a wnaent i fyny gyngherdd ddiddcrol dros l>en, eithaf teilwng o'r ganmoliaeth a i-oddwvd i bawb o. gyraorai run gan y Parch. E. Edmunds a niinnau—gvda'n lirawdledd di-ail, wrth zwrs. Gair yn fyr i nodi fy mod wedi cael j | rhaglen Eisteddfod Gadciriol Llandobie, | sydd i'w'chyn^l ar Mai yr 20fed. Marw- nad ar ol y diweddar Mr. Tom Mathews, M A., yw testyn y gadair. Dydd Pai'wrn, yr llrg o Fai. yw dydd- iad cyfarfod blvnyddol Undob y Cym- deithasau Cymreig. a dywed Mr. Morlais Samuel mai yn Nghasnewydd y bydd yr wy!—a'r hwyl. hefyd, gyda hi. Yn Awst bydd yr Ysgol Wyliau yn Llanwrtyd, a chawn ddychwelyd at v testyn etto. gyda nodyn gwir Gymreig wyf wedi dderbyn oddiwrth fy nghvfaill yr Athro Roland Thomas, M.A.. Rhestr y 7>?lyn, Aberhonddu. Dim ond yr amnaid. felly, yn awr. Erthygl gref yw eiddo v Prif-Athro Rs. M.A., Bangor, yn y Weirli Out- looK." ar Ai Ceidwad Fy Mrawd Ydwyf Fi? "-cyfrifoIr!0b y genedl ar bwnc y fasnach feddwol. A gawn ni ddtvreddu'r nodion am yr wythnos gyda Dymuniadau BrialloV rrreforis p- O am wanwyn (IVmunol-gwanTryn A gwenau hyfrydol; Truenus 6wn taranol- Magnel a rhyfel arol. Melusach na'r ami ioesau—yw seiniau bwynol tlws rjnniadau Aderyn ger cin doran. Nar erch fylJt gorwvllt yn awau. G^wenau haul yn fysriawn welir-yn rhoi in rhad fel dymunir; Rhw^-go'n tai a drygu'n fir Wna'r annoeth a goronir. Oss terfyn i hanes tyrfa-a'u nodwedd Nwydwyllt i rvfela? Ha! daw y dydd i'n Duw De. Y ca orfod rhoi curfa.

ANOTHER BRICKLAYER'S EXPERIENCE. MR. WILLIAM FARMER CONFIRMS MR. POULTON'S STORY. We recently printed an interesting letter from Mr. Wm. Poulton, Croydon, a brick- layer, 73 years old, in which he told the story of his wonderful cure from Back- ache and pains in the legs, effected by Baker's Backache Pellets. Another bricb- layer, Mr. Wm. Farmer, now writes:- "I can certify to Mr. Poulton's state- ment, having worked on the same scaffold. I myself have suffered a lot with mv back, but I always fly to Baker's Backache Pel- lets, and thereby obtain quick relief." maker's Backache Pellets are a positive cure for Backache. Rheumatism, Sciatica Lumbago, Gravel, Dizziness, and ail Kia- ney Troubles. Price IA. 3d. per box from Boots Taylors, and all chemists, or post free direct from Baker's Medicine (Jo., Ltd., 1, Southampton-row, London, W.C.L