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AMMANFORD.
AMMANFORD. The wife of Sergt. Morgan Thomas,, Welsh Regiment, of Ammanford (who is now living at Garnant), has received information that her husband has been wounded in the battle of Gaza. He is now in Egypt. Sergt. Thomas, who is known by his friends as Morgan Bach, has been twice previously wounded in the Dardanelles. Poole's.- The usual excellent fare has been provided at this place of entertainment. In the early part of the week, The Eternal Question was the star picture, featuring Olga Petrova, who gives a splendid por- trayal. Part 11 of Liberty has been reached, and Gaumont's Weekly Graphic maintains its interest. For the end of the week the attraction is another exclusive wonderplay, Dorian' s Divorce." We desire to call attention to a letter in another column from Mr. Ben Johnson, Wind Street, with reference to the' proposed Sailors' Flag Day," which is to be held at Wemoleu on June 7th. All thinking persons, recognising the heavy sacrifice of life and treasure that our merchant sailors are ladly making for the sake of the nation, will do their utmost to co-operate in this movement for the welfare of our sailors. A reception concert was held at Bethel, Pantyffynnon, to welcome home Priv. Chris- topher Bevan and Stoker J. S. Davies. The Rev. J. Griffiths, B.A., B.D., presided, and solos were given by Messrs. J. Rees, Tom Williams., Bryn Jones, David Jenkins, Misses E. A. Griffiths and Dilys Thomas; duet, rs. F. Hughes and G. Davies. There were also selections by a string band, under the conductorship of Mr. George Evans, A.C.V. The accompanist was Mr J. Harries Thomas, A.R.C.M. Presentation.-Mrs. Hannah M. Lewis (nee Fletcher) was presented on .Wednesday last with a silver cruet by the staff of the Ammanford Council Schools, on the occasion of her marriage with Mr. Morley Lewis, Glanamnian. Mr. J. Lewis, J.P., head- master, made the presentation, and wished Mr. and Mrs. Lewis all that is good and worthy in their married life. tie also hoped Mrs. Lewis would be able to stay in school for some time, as experienced and reliable teachers were scarce, and it was desirable to retain the services of sound and safe teachers like herself as long as possible. Mrs. Lewis thanked her colleagues for their good wishes and consideration.
BRYNAMMAN. I
BRYNAMMAN. Russian Flag Day was held at Brynamman on Saturday, and a good sum was realised for our Allies. A large number of horse and cattle dealers from the district attended the universally popular Dallis Fair, at Lampeter, on Monday last. Lce.-Corpl. D. J. Thomas, of the Royal Engineers, wounded at the Dardanelles, and now serving in Belgium, visited his home at Tanymynydd during the week, and left for a three months' training at Llandudno on Friday. Despite his long period of service, he looks 'well and happy and very fit. Many music-lovers travelled to Clydach-on- Tawe, on Saturday, to hear Dr. Parry's re- printed popular Welsh opera, Blodwen." It was performed at Brynamman 27 years ago, and is reputed to be one of the most enjoyable and successful works ever staged in the pliace. Happy recollections are re- tained of the auspicious affair. Another local septuagenarian has passed away, n the person of Mrs. M. Thomas, Maescanol. The end came after a lingering illness on Tuesday morning. She was 73 years of age, and hailed originally from Gwynfe. She was the mother of Mr. J. Martyn Thomas, cashier, Glynbeudy Tin Works, with whom she resided at the time of her death. On Sunday and Monday, the periodical special preaching meetings were held at Gibea Chapel, when the Rev. G. Peiyith Thomas, Ferndale, and the Rev. T. D. Davies, Horeb, Llandyssul, officiated. There were large congregations at most of the meet- ings, and strong sermons delivered. The singing was led by Mr. Thos. Howells, and Mr. D. D. Williams presided at the organ. On Sunday night, a haystack belonging to Mr. James James, Pentip, was consumed by fire. It is maintained that this is the fifth rick which has been destroyed on this very spot. Has this corner been bewitched, as people put it? Besides hayricks, JL300 worth of musical instruments have been destroyed within a hundred yards, and also the Public Hall was demolished by the same disastrous element. People have cause to look askance at each other. Tramps are suspected. What a useful decoy! A veritable Welsh typhoon swept over Brynamman on Saturday last, a strong gale clearing the principal thoroughfare of its pro- verbial 6-inch layer of powdered silica. Roadside habitations were covered with dust, and all who had occasion to struggle through the clouds of sand reached their destinations whitened like millers, and their optics well charged with grit. Brynamman people, and not without reason, would gladly welcome a copious downpour of aqua for gardens and roads. As far as the latter are concerned, rain would only transform the 6-inch dust into an equivalent depth of mud. Which is the best, or rather the worst? It is a case of six inches both ways, dry or wet. When windy, one cannot see to measure.— Blinded."
CWMLLYNFELL. I
CWMLLYNFELL. The death occurred at Swansea, on Sun- day, of Mr. Benjamin Thomas, of Cae Bailey, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, who owned till recently the Cwmllynfell Colliery, Swan- sea Valley, at the age of 68. The deceased was for some years a member of the Swansea Corporation. He leaves a widow and eight children. It is with the deepest regret that we record the death of Mrs Elizabeth Thomas, widow of the late Mr. John Thomas, Ystalyfera, at the mature age of 79 years, which took place at the residence of her daughter and son-in- law at Myrddin House, Cwmllynfell, on the 30th ult. After the demise of her husband she had for some time resided at Brynamman, and from where, about a year ago, she had removed to Cwmllynfell. Of a kind and genial disposition, she had won the respect of a very large circle of friends. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Thursday at Holy Trinity Church", Ystalyfera. The Rev. L. Rhystyd Davies, Moriah (C.M.), Brynamman, and the Rev. G. R. Davies, Bryn Seion (B), Upper Cwmtwrch, officiated at the house, and-the Rev. Jones, Ystalyfera, at the church and graveside. The chief mourners were:—Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan, Cwmllynfell (son-in- law and daughter) Mr. Wm. Thomas, Ystalyfera (son) Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Bettws (brother-in-law and sister) Mr. and Mrs Jones, Gowerton (nephew and niece) Mr. Morgan Hayes, Pontardulais (nephew) Mr. and Mrs. Davies (son and daughter-in- law) The family desire to convey, through the Amman Valley Chronicle, their acknow- ledgment for sympathy extended them in their bereavement.
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I CROSS HANDS. I At the Public Hall, Cross Hands, on Thursday last, presentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Davies on the occasion of Mr. Davies* appointment as general manager of Messrs. Cleeves and Company's anthracite collieries. Mr. W. Greville, C.C., pre- sided. All the local clergymen and ministers spoke in appreciation of Mr. Davies' work in the district. On behalf of the workmen and residents, Mr. Greville presented Mr. Davies with an illuminated address, and on behalf' of the officials Mr. William Hughes pre- sented photographs to Mr. and Mrs. Davies. On behalf of the workmen, Mr. David Thomas handed Mr. Davies a travelling case, and on behalf of the residents Mr. Lewis, Cefneithin School, presented Mrs. Davies with a solid silver rose bowl.
ICWMAMMAN. I
I CWMAMMAN. I ) We were very pleased to hear that Mr. Tom Thomas, Penypont, has been elected president of the Executive Council of the Tin and Sheet Millmen' s Association for the coming year., Mr. John Bevan, Tirycoed Road, cap- tured the first prize for peniIiion singing at Cwmmawr Eisteddfod, last Saturday, while his son, Berach Bach," secured the second prize. Mr. Oliver Roberts won the open recitation competition at the same eisteddfod. Dr. Ivor Thomas, H.M. Inspector of Schools, has again presented the Working Men's Institute' with a number of valuable books, which we can all depend upon are worth reading. Undoubtedly the committee of the above Institute should be very pleased with Dr. Thomas' gift. For the sake of the health of the district, we should like to draw the attention of our Councillors to the filthiness of some of the open ditches running alongside some of our main roads. Can't something be done to purify them, as their condition was very bad and very unpleasant during the last hot summer days. We hope that some improve- ment will be made ere long. At Beihania Chapel, last Sunday evening, a singing rehearsal" was held in order to be fully prepared for the coming singing festival which is to be held at the above chapel week nc*t Saturday. In the unavoid- able absence ci Madame Kate Morgan- Williams, Brynamman, the singing was con- ducted by Mr. Morgan Lewis, while at the organ presided Miss S. A. Lewis, L.L.C.M. The anniversary meetings of Bethesda Bap- tist Chapel were held last Sunday and the following Monday evening. The special preachers were the Rev. Iorwerth Jones, Maesteg, and the Rev. William Thomas, Blaengarw. Both of them delivered most powerful and impressive sermons. The sing- ing, under the baton of Mr. Ben Jones, was also good. The organist was Miss Bessie Davies. Last Saturday afternoon, the remains of the late Mrs. Rachel Griffiths, the beloved wife of Mr. Edwin Griffiths, Glynmoch Cot- tages, were laid to rest at Christ Church burial-ground, Garnant, amidst every mani- festation of sorrow. The deceased, who died on Tuesday morning of last week, at the age of 54, was well known throughout the district. The officiating ministers were the Rev. H. O. Williams, St. Margaret's Church, and the Rev. J. Edryd Jones, New Bethel. Mrs. Griffiths leaves a husband and grown-up children to mourn their loss. The deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
-I-GARNSWLLT.I
GARNSWLLT. I A most interesting and successful concert was held at Garnswllt, on Thursday last, in aid of the Garnswllt Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. The audience was fairly good, but not up to expectation, considering the beauti- ful weather that prevailed. Councillor David Jones, Pantyffynnon, made an admirable chairman. Master Harry Richards, Garn- swllt, the boy pianist, presided at the piano very creditably. The concert was opened by the Bettws Orchestral Band, under the con- ductorship of Mr. G. I. Thomas, L.L.C.M., and altogether they performed four items and one encore. The soprano, Miss Edith Williams, Ty'rcerrig, sang Gwlad y Bryniau and The Holy City (encored) exceedingly well; the tenor, Mr. Tom Hugh Jones, Pontardulais, ably rendered The Death of Nelson (encored) and Gwlad y Delyn"; and the basso, Mr. Owen Morgan, Glanamman, was at his best, singing Y Marchog (encored) and The Skipper" (encored). The elocutionist, Mr. John Roberts, Glanamman, a triple National winner, as usual, recited splendidly Mae'n rhaid i mi garu Cymru (encored) and Jud Browning (encored). A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. David Williams to the chairman and all the artistes, and car- ried with applause. A very enjoyable con- cert was brought to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Ml". Tom H. Jones taking the solo.
LLANDILO. I
LLANDILO. I The Rev. Peter Price, M.A., D.D., was the preacher at the half-yearly services at Capel Newydd Congregational Church, and large congregations attended. The young men of Llahdilo are very much interested in the workmanlike appearance of the two lady farm-helps on a local estate; especially in the fact that they are women who wear the breeks." The Rev. W. Davies, The Walk, pastor of Tabernacle and Capel Newydd Congrega- tional Churches, has so far recovered from his prolonged illness that he has been able to resume his pastoral duties. A picture, by Lieut. Carey Morris, the Llandilo artist, of an old Langwm fisher- woman, has been accepted for this years Royal Academy Exhibition. Lieut. Morris is at present serving on the Western Front. Second-Lieut. C. W. Jones, R.W.F., son- in-law of Mr. George, Bridge Cottage, has been wounded in the heel in France; also Priv. Watkins, son of Mr., Watkins, Llwyd- coed. The latter is one of three sons serving. The anniversary services of the Salem Methodist Chapel, on Saturday evening and Sunday last, were a great success. The preachers were the Rev. Daniel Davies, Liverpool, and the Rev. Peter H. Griffiths, London. Among the boys home on leave is Priv. John Gibby, of the London City and Mid- land Bank, from France; and Priv. Alf. Mayne, Reserve Welsh, Kinmel Park, who is home on last leave. He was formerly em- ployed for many years by Mr. Evans, Royal Stores. At the annual meeting of the Governors of the County School, Mr. W. N. Jones, J.P., Ammanford, was unanimously re-elected chairman, and the Rev. W. Davies vice- chairman. It was resolved that a committee be appointed to make arrangements for securing a recreation field. Mrs. Mary Jones, Lletyglyd Lodge, Golden Grove, Llandilo, who was savagely, attacked by a bullock last week near her home whilst going to the assistance of her daughter-in- law, to whom the beast first turned his attention, has succumbed to her injuries. She was 73 years of age and a widow. Thirty of the juveniles at Capel Newydd have been presented w th gift books by the London Missionary Society for collecting to- wards its objects, amongst them being Master Elwyn Griffiths, Gwili House, who was awarded a special prize. The amount col- lected at Capel Newydd totalled over 132. Rehearsals in connection with the Welsh Congregational Churches of Llandilo and dis- trict have been held during the past few weeks in preparation for the singing festivals. The conductors were Messrs. Harries, Y Lan; Jno. Jones, School House, Salem; J. Evans, Brynblawd; Jno. Roderick, Lower Walk; Rees Jones, Capel Isaac; and Jno. Evans, County School. The ways of Llandilo Recruiting Office are apparently no better than in other parts of the country. A soldier named Morgan Griffiths, of Broad Oak, who has been at Salonica for the last nine months, was called up on Tuesday. Also a teacher, named W. Vernon Jones, of Bettws, who had been given three months' exemption by Ammanford Tribunal, was on Tuesday arrested as an absentee, and taken before the magistrates at Llandilo, before his period of exemption had expired. He was dismissed by the magistrates. The amount raised on Mesopotamia Flag Day was rather over £ 97. Out of that sum, a little over £ 16 was from Llangadock, per Mrs. Lloyd, Glansevin, and over £8 from Pantyffynnon Colliery, per Mrs. Warren, the remainder being from Llandilo and surround- ing districts. This amount will in its entirety be sent to the Mesopotamia Comforts Fund. The secretarial duties were in the able hands of Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Homfray Davies, and Mr. Gwyn C. Porter was the treasurer. The various collectors were untiring in their efforts, and great credit is due to them all. Amongst Llandilo boys recently home on furlough from the Front are Sergt. Jack Jones, of the K.R.R., brother of Mr. David Jones, landlord of the Black Ox Hotel. He was wounded in France, and is on sick leave. An- other is Mr. David Thomas, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Bonfelen, Salem, who is attached to the Australian Light Horse. He has been on active service for 32 months, a portion of which period he spent on the Gallipoli' Peninsula. Mr. Thomas, who in civil life is in the scholastic profession, has been for 14 years from the Old Country, of which he has spent eleven in Australia, being science master at Sydney Grammar School. Prior to that he spent three years in a similar position at Johannesburg, South Africa. He joined the Colours on the outbreak of war. Llandilo Council were fortunate enough to obtain three tons of potatoes, which were distributed for seed amongst applicants, some of whom received lcwt. One of the latter- a publican—mysteriously lost his quantum, and observing the distributing cart with 2 cwts. which were being taken to two other of his neighbours in the same trade, he speedily took a hand barrow and removed both consignments unknown to the prospective recipients. When the discovery was made that the potatoes 'were missing there was a great hullabaloo, and a determination to in- form the police. Ultimately the person who was repaying a Roland for an Oliver," having found his own sack, disclosed the joke, and peace rpigned. It was not exactly a case of the lion lying down with the lamb, but of the nag, the black, ox and the white lion settling their differences amicably. A Fighting Family.- There arrived in Llandilo, on Friday last, Priv. Willie Oxen- ham, R.E., son of Mr. Wm. Oxenham, eldest brother of Mrs. E. A. Roberts, Nag's Head, who married the daughter of Mr. Thomas, late of the Green Post, Carmar- then, and subsequently, many years ago, went to South Africa. Though bom in Africa, he is a married man,. with a family of three children, but felt it his duty to come to Eng- land to fight for the Old Country, and haying spent six months training at Bedford, had leave to visit Carmarthen and Llandilo, before going to France, where he has two brothers also in the Army, viz., Fred Oxen- ham, who has seen IS months' service, and William, 25 months. His. eldest brother was killed in the South African War; His uncle, Capt. Charles Oxenham, who went through the South African War, is at present invalided at Kijaba Hill Hospital, in East Africa, where he has been fighting the Germans. Capt. Oxen ham lost in German West Africa his son, who was in the same regiment as Priv. Ben Roberts, son of Mrs. Roberts, who later came with the South African Scottish and fell in action in France. Another son, Charles Oxenham, is partially paralysed from shell shock, and the eldest son, William Oxenham, has been struck by shrapnel in the thigh and maimed for life. The youngest son, Llewelyn Oxenham, is also a captam in East Africa, while Jack Roberts, the second son of Mrs. Roberts, is a gunner in the R.F.A., and expects to be in France very soon. Major J. R. Williams, who married a sister -of Mr. E. A. Roberts, is with the Welsh Regiment in France, and has four brothers serving at the Front, three in the fighting line and one a chaplain in the Army. They are the sons of Mr. Williams, farmer, Llanarthney.
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LLANDOVERY. I
LLANDOVERY. I In Llahdovery County Court on Saturday, Judge Lloyd Morgan heard an action by Davi46 Jones, of Stone Street, Llandovery, ironmonger and mechanic, against the Llan- dovery Cinema Company, to recover JL5 for services rendered. Mr. T. R. Ludford, soli- citor, Llanelly, represented the defendants. The secretary and manager of the cinema company stated that what services the plain- tiff had rendered had been done of his own free will. Plaintiff was non-suited.
I -. LLANGADOCK.I
I LLANGADOCK. The accounts of the Llangadock School and District War Savings Association, audited by Mr. W. H. Jones, National Provincial Bank, Llandovery, shew that 2,713 certifi- cates were purchased during the month of March. .The fortnightly sale of fat stock was held at the Red Lion Mart, Llangadock, on Tues- day. Beef was ld. a lb. lower than at the previous mart. Cattle fetched £ 18 to £ 46, cows and calves ;E17 1 0s. to £30, calves S.2 2s. to £10 lOs., sheep 35s. to 90s., lambs (this season's) 35s. to 52s., and porkers 60s. to 95s. Mesopotamia Emblem Day in Llangadock, in aid of the Mesopotamia Comforts Fund, realised the sum of £ 16 Os. 8d.-not at all bad for a small village. The sellers were:— Miss Betty Lloyd, Glansevin; Miss Lloyd- Harries, Llwyndewi; Miss Lizzie Evans, coal merchant, Llangadock (the driver of the weil- known black 'bus) Miss Annie Protheroe, Church I Street: Miss May Morgan,, High gate; Miss Isabel Lewis, Limes; Miss Olive Rees, Merlin Court; Miss Bess Davies, Gelly House. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. P. Lloyd, Glansevin, also took great pains in getting the day to be such a success.
SARON. 'I
SARON. A concert was held at the Saron Council School, on Monday evening last, when Saronites and Hendreites had the pleasant opportunity of extending a hearty welcome home on leave to Priv. Walter Williams, R.W.F., attached to the Salonica Expe- ditionary Force. Walter made numerous friends in the Hendre district during the short time he resided there prior to joining the Colours, and the crowded concert evidently proved continued friendship and admiration. Mr. Rees Richards ably presided, and made very appropriate remarks in his address. The following programme was gone through and fully enjoyed:—Solo, Miss Elsie Williams; recitation, Miss R. M. Davies; solo, Miss Hilda Hughes. recitation, Miss Sadrach Davies; duet, Miss Gwendoline Davies and friend. recitation, Ivor Howell Hughes; solo, Miss Rachel A. Jones; recitation, Mr. Dd. J. Walters; solo, Priv. Walter Williams; solo. Miss L. M. Davies (encored) recita- tion, Mr. Tom Williams. The president presented the usual donation, for which Priv. Williams suitably returned thanks. An address was also given by Mr. Evan Bevan, who urged the audience their duty towards our disabled soldiers; that they should not be subjects of charity, but should be amply compensated according to their disabilities. Mr. W. D. Richards, Cwmffalde, is doing good service as hon. secretary to these con- certs, and also Mr. David J. Richards, the accompanist, who has given his services at every 'reception concert since the beginning. Votes of thanks, and the National Anthem, led by Mr. Jacob Richards, closed a very enjoyable concert.
TUMBLE.I
TUMBLE. Priv. D. J. Thomas, Royal Welsh Fusi- liers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johp Thomas, 23, Railway Terrace, Tumble, late of Blaen- porth, was killed in action on August 10th, 1916. He had been with the Colours for two years-15 months in the fighting. Prior to enlisting he worked at the Great Mountain Colliery, Tumble.
TYCROES. I
TYCROES. Tycroes was cast under another cloud on Saturday, by the news received by Coun- cillor and Mrs. W. Llewelyn, J.P., that their only son, Lieut. Eustace Llewelyn, of the R.N.L.I., has been reported missing since the 28th of last month. Much sympathy is felt for the respected family. Lieut. Llewelyn was highly respected by all who came in con- tact with him, and we confidently hope to see him back amongst us again, along with his missing schoolmate, Bugler Idris Anthony, the respected son of Mr. John Anthony, when prisoners will be exchanged. Intending competitors at the Tycroes Eis- teddfod will have the good fortune of being adjudicated by one who has been well weighed and proved to be of the very best, in the person of Mr. D. R. Griffiths (Amanwy), who last Saturday won his twentieth chair under the adjudication of Dyfnallt at Tumble. When we look back to the time Mr. George Thomas won the first chair for Bettws in our memory, it strikes us that it is a good bit of luck that they don't carry bards home in chairs now, or there would be someone always under Gwilym Myrddin or Amanwy en route for Bettws.
UPPER CWMTWRCH.I
UPPER CWMTWRCH. A memorial service was held at Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, Gwys, to the late Seaman Albert Jones (son of Mr. Henry Jones, Pentwyn), who was drowned while serving in the Royal Navy. Deceased was a nephew of the late divine and eisteddfodwr, the Rev. Gurnos Jones.
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I SAILORS' FETE AND GALA.
I SAILORS' FETE AND GALA. I To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle. Sir,-May I again make an appeal through your valuable paper on behalf of the British and Foreign Sailors' Flag Day? Lady Curzon has made an earnest appeal for the sailors both of the Navy and the mercantile branches of war work. The Society is doing a grand work for all branches of sea-going men, and they are greatly in need of funds. Admiral Sir David Beatty, K.C.B., writing a few days before the Battle of Jutland, sent the thanks of the Battle Cruiser Fleet for the splendid work the Society is doing. Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, G.C.B., O.M., writes in the same appreciative strain. The Chairman of the Urban District Council was asked by Lady Curzon to help this worthy fund,, and the Chairman asked me to take it in hand. A Fete and Gala has been arranged to take place on June 7th at Wernoleu, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. E. Hewlett, and we wish to draw the attention of the public of Ammanford to this very worthy cause, and ask for a record attendance. Arrangements are being made for a dis- play by the Ladies' Physical Club, drills by the schoolgirls, concerts, ambulance displays (open to any Ambulance Class for squads of instructor and, six men). A silver challenge cup and six medals will be given to the win- ning team. Names of teams entering to be sent to Mr. A. Moses, Verona," Mill Road, Bettws, Ammanford, together with en- trance fee of 2s. 6d. Also numerous side- shows, and a Flag Stall and Palmistry, &c. I need hardly say that the beautiful grounds of Wemoleu alone will be well worth a visit. The Fete, in case of the day being wet, will be held on the following Saturday. Any suggestion for side-shows or help will be much welcomed. With many thanks for all the past help and support of the people of Ammanford and district.—Yours, &c., BEN JOHNSON, Organising Secretary. 55, Wind Street, Ammanford.
Waste Paper.
Waste Paper. Arrangements have been made at the Amman Valley Chronicle Office to receive in large or small quantities, not less than 28 lbs., of old books, newspapers, wrapping paper, and odds and ends of paper of all description and in any condition. Every home, every office, and every work- shop should collect waste paper. The fol- lowing conditions should be noted:— ( I) Parcels must not be less than 281bs. in weight, and must be firmly packed and tied with strong cord. (2) Parcels must be delivered carriage paid" to the address given below. (3) Parcels must bear a plain label show- ing sender's name and address. (4) The price paid for waste paper of any description will be at the rate of 3s. 6d. per cwt. (5) All parcels should be delivered to Manager, Amman Valley Chronicle," Quay Street, Ammanford. Here is another opportunity for .war charities to add to their funds by enlisting the services of boys and girls to collect waste paper, &c.
IAfter the -War.....
I After the War. I PREMIER'S MESSAGE TO LABOUR. Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a deputation which placed before him a resolution passed by a Labour conference in reference to Labour problems after the war, said:— Whether the war comes to an end this year or not, every bit of time will be well spent which is devoted to thinking out the conditions under which the millions of lives which survive the war are to be spent in this land for many generations to come. The country will be prepared for bigger things immediately after the war than later. I believe the settlement after the war will suc- ceed in proportion to our audacity. I hope every class will not be harking back to pre- war conditions. I hope the working class will not set such an example, because if every class insists on getting back to pre-war con- ditions, then God help this country."
I -British Troopship Sunk.
I British Troopship Sunk. The Admiralty announces:— The British transport Arcadian, with troops on board, was torpedoed by an enemy sub- marine in the Eastern Mediterranean on 15th April, and sank in five minutes. Nineteen oiffcers, 214 other ranks, 10 naval ratings, 34 crew, two civilians are missing, and presumed drowned. Note.— The Arcadian was a Royal Mail Steam Packet Company liner of 8,939 tons gross, built in 1899.
Miners and" Combing-Out."
Miners and" Combing-Out." AGAINST THE PROPOSAL. I Meetings of miners were held throughout the Rhondda on Sunday to consider the mandate to be given to the delegates at the adjourned conference on the combing-out question. In Mid-Rhondda the workmen of the Cam- brian and the Glamorgan Collieries held separate meetings, and in both cases the dele- gates were instructed to vote against the policy advocated by the Executive Council of the South Wales Miners' Federation. The meetings were strictly private. The following was the resolution given to the Press at the close of the Glamorgan meeting, similar resolutions being passed at other meetings:— That we strongly protest against the combing-out from the South Wales coalfield of any men of military age. We are ef the opinion that we have more than supplied our quota, and we instruct our delegate to vote against the proposals."
!The Paper Shortage.,
The Paper Shortage. SMALLER NEWSPAPERS INEVITABLE. An acute crisis has been reached in the paper trade. Owing to the necessity of using ships to carry food supplies to this country, the importation of paper and the raw material for paper is practically at a standstill. The price of paper is rising constartly" Paper which fetched a fraction over a penny a pound before the war is now almost unobtainable at four times that price. One immediate result of this shortage is that newspapers will have to still further reduce their size. Smaller papers are coming soon. DISTRIBUTION OF PAPER. Mr. Roberts, in Parliamentary papers, says that the Royal Commission on Paper are con- sidering the possiblity of adopting a scheme for the distribution of paper and boards for printers and boxmakers on the basis of giving priority to essential uses.
iCompensation to Publicans.
Compensation to Publicans. In the House of Commons, on Monday, Mr. Charles Roberts, M.P. for Lincoln, raised a point with regard to the announce- ment that the holders of licences had suffered a loss of profit before any remission was made. He doubted whether there had been any loss of profit, having regard to the fact that there had been dilution of beer and spirits and prices had been raised. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the remission was not compensation. The ground on which the return of duty was made was that the restrictions imposed limited the oppor- tunities of making use of the licence granted by the State. In tied houses the burden would fall on the brewers and distillers, and there would be no remission of the brewers' and distillers' licences.
1 Communication with the Dead…
1 Communication with the Dead Father Vaughan, preaching at Farm Street, W., struck a note of warning against to-day' IS practice of trying to communicate with the dead. He said psychical research was one thing, but necromancy quite another. The lure of the occult during war time was a special danger, against which, self-respecting persons should put up the signals. No one should be such a fool as to put his head into a noose, leaving its ends in the hands of forces over which we had no control. Men and women who were not driven into asylums by spiritism might be sucked into a vortex, dragging them down to worse destruc- tion. Personally, he had never come across one spiritually better for spiritualism, but always deluded and often deteriorated, and sometimes demented. Insanity was too high a price to pay for knavery and devilry, even in war time.
I GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN.I
I GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN. I On Sunday, the Rev. B. D. Davies, Carmel, occupied the pulpit of Bryn Seion, Glanamman. On Sunday, anniversary meetings were held at TabematSe Chapel, Cwmgorse. Very powerful, practical and highly edifying ser- mons were preached to crowded and interested congregations by the Rev. Dyfi Rees, B.A., Birmingham. The meetings were conducted by the Rev. T. M. Roderick, while Mr. W. J. Jones conducted the singing, and Mr. D. J. Evans, 'C.R.A.M., manipulated the organ. On Thursday, at the Town Hall, Swan- sea, a very interesting function took place, when Mr. Thomas James, Star Terrace, Cwmgorse, was presented by the Mayor of Swansea with the Military Medal which his son, the late Evan James, A.B., won on the field of battle. The Mayor was accompanied by most of the celebrities of Swansea, and by the highest naval and military authorities in the Swansea recruiting area. It gives us great pleasure to learn that a movement is afoot to shew some local appreciation of the valour of one of our boys who has sacrificed his all. It is to be hoped that the public of Gwaun-cae-gurwen will give every possible help to make this movement, in whatever form it will take, a huge success. On Monday evening, at Tabernacle, Cwm- gorse, a presentation and reception concert was held for Priv. Evan Jones, who is home from France on a few days' leave, and Priv. Joe Branch, who has been discharged after being gassed and wounded in France. Lieut. Joe Rees, who had a week-end leave before departing for France, was called up at the last minute, and so was unable to be present to be presented. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Rees Evans, C.M., while Mr. D. J. Evans, C.R.A.M, made an efficient accompanist. The presentation on behalf of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund was made by Mr. John Jones, Cwmgorse. The following contributed to the programme:—Margaret A. Jones, Morgan Watkins, Rachel Morgan, David Morris, Annie Jones, Tom George, Evelyn Williams, Rachel Davies, Olwen Smith, Mary E. Williams, John Morgan, Olwen Watford, Ceinwen Smith, Ceinwen Morris-Thomas, W. J. Jones, Owen Morgan.
I Rationing of Live Stock.
Rationing of Live Stock. The President of the Board of Agriculture warns the farmer and stock-keeper to be pre- pared for a reduced importation of feeding stuffs during the coming year of at least a million tons, and that in addition milling regulations will deprive the industry of half a million tons of offals, barley, maize, &c., formerly available for livestock feeding. Mr. Prothero is anxious to avoid rationing, and this can only be done if farmers gene- rally reduce their individual demands upon the limited stock of feeding stuffs. It will be necessary to effect a substantial reduction in the head of live stock in the country before next Christmas, and the reduction should in the first place fall on animals not wanted for breeding purposes. At the same time every step must be taken to maintain the milk supply, especially for next winter. The price, to be fixed at not less than l-s. 8d. per gallon, will be raised should weather or shortage of food render it necessary.