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TWO YEARS OF WAR.

JEWS AND THE WAR. I

|LIFE AND LETTERS.

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YSTALYFERA NOTES.

YSTRADGYNLAIS NOTES.

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CRYNANT.

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YSTALYFERA NOTES.

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(Continuing from preceding column). at Bedford last week. In the Marathon champion race he woiy the 2nd prize. a beautiful silver medal, and a Ll note; also the second prize in the 5-mile crass country race, and 2nd prize m the team race, both prizes being medials. It ap- pears that at these sports the Brecknocks almost sv, ept the boards in the matter of prizes; but young Price holds the re- cord for individual wins. The Brecknocks left for the front on Sunday. During their stay in Bedford they have made many friends amongst the inhabitants, and their reputation is one of the best. Stirring scenes were witnessed during the last few days, the Welsh lads forming singing parties about the streets, and be- ing surrounded by the crowds, who were deeply affected by many of the hymns and the tunes rendered in most oases in a very effective manner. Private Elwyn Clee, of the "Welsh Guards, son of Mr, David Clee, Pantteg, has been rather severely wounded iin France. He was struck by s hrapnel while taking part in the Big Push. He is at present suffering from some wounds in the head and back. His many friends will be giad to hear that he is progress- ing very favourably at the Loin don General Hospital. Pte. Robert Stanley Richards, son of Mr. Tom Richards (plasterer), Ystalvfera, has been home spending his last leave be- fore proceeding to the front with the 23rd Welsh Pioneers. He looked fit and well, and takes with him the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Accompanying Pte. Richards wag Corp. Hy. Samuel Thomas, son of Mr. Dd. Thomas, Church- road, Ystalyfera. Dydd Iau o'r wythnos ddiweddaf, eyn- haliwvd gwyl de Y sgol Sul Eglwys y Wern, pryd y daeth rhai canoedd o blant a rhai inew-n oed ynghyd i fwyn- hau en hunain. Gan fod yr hin mor ffafriol awd yn orymdaith i fyny i g-ae Ffarm Alkygrug, yr hwn a rhoddwvd at Nvaiganaetli yr ysgol gan y cvfaill earedig f r. Tom Jones, ac yma v treuliwyd rhai (Iliau difyr o ganu a chwareu. Mae golwg lewyrchus ar yr Ysgol Sul ,sydd o da.n arolygiaetli Mr. Tom Rees, Ri-oiivrallt. a M'ss May Thomas, Clare-road. The annual tea in connection with I the Calfaria Sunday School was held on Thursday, when there was a large attendance. A plucky rescue of a lad who was swimming about the Llyn Du, was made by Mr Wm. Cynlais Jones. Gough Buildings, on Saturday afternoon. The boy was swimming in a dangerous part of the pool, when he got into diffi- culties, and shouted for assistance. Mr Jones, who was swimming near by, promptly came to the rescue, and saved the lad as he was sinking for the third time. But for the timely arrival of Mr Jones, the boy would t l i4L- I)ov NN- .au l  undoubtedly have lost his life, as the pond is deep, and the river bed rocky. Another rescue, which is described by an eye-witness as "gallant," took place near Dr. Walsh's residence on Thursday evening, when Mr John Morris, of Station road, got. into- diffi- culties, whilst attempting to swim. Mr J ack Jones, of Glantawe, despite, the fact that he is unable to swim, jumped in when he saw that his friend was in difficulties, and successfully brought him to the bank. After having att-ended the Cinema on Monday evening, when she appeared to be in her usual good health Mrs. S. J. Keddle, wife of Mr Jas. Keddle, Cardegar row, was taken suddenly ill. and expired shortly afterwards. De- ceased was only 21 years of age, and was a daughter of Mr and Mrs. Jas. Hughes, also of Cardegar row. The interment took place on Fridav at the Church, when the Rev. W. H. Harries, M.A., officiated. The funeral arrange- ments were in the hands of Mr Wm. Jones. Pte Ernest Williams son of Mr and Mrs. T. WilLiams, London House, who is attached to the O. T. C-, at Cam- bridge, and who has seen active service in France; was home during the week on leave. He looked well, and was cordially received by his many friends. Pte. Cledwyn Clee, son of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Clee. Clifton house, who is stationed with the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry, has also been home on leave. This was his last leave prior to leaving for active service. Mr Jas. Powell, son of Mr and Mrs. W. Powell, Station road, has also visited his friends this week, after having been in America for some years. He looks well. Mrs. T. Jones, Westfa, who has been out. on the West Coast of Africa for some time, is also on a visit to his home for two months. He is engaged on Government work. The local band under the conductor- ship of Mr J. H. Butler, is very active of late, and is fulfilling many engage- ments at shows, etc. On Saturday evenings a parade is made through the town. I Pte. A. Squires, of the Scots Grays, whose home is near Ainon Chapel, has been wounded in action. His wounds are of a serious nature, namely, a shattered arm. He is at a London hospital, and is making good progress. A beautiful Pathe colour masterpiece is the feature at the Cinema at the beginning of the week, when "An Innocent Secret" was &hewn. At the end of the week, a further instalment of "Greed," and also a drama "A bid for wealth" will be the features. LOST.—Between Penrhos and Ynis- cedwyn railway bridge (near Police Station), a gentleman's shaving set. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Jeffreys, newsagent, Ystrad- gynlais. The prize drawing in aid of Mrs. Lloyd, 13 Cambrian terrace, is post- poned until September 1st. Mr and Mrs. D. Morgan, Oddfellows street, desire to thank all friends for expressions of sympathy, in their recent bereavement. They also wish to in- clude the proprietor, staff, and guests at the Gwalia Hotel, Llandrindod, for their kind sympathy.