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CLYDACH NOTES i (By "WELSH LLEWELYN.") CALF ARIA MEETINGS. I- d11_n Enjoyable quarterly In] elit" LLb meetings promoted in connection with the Sunday-school were held at Calfaria (B.) Church, Clydach, on Sunday morii?ng and evening last. The Rev. 1. Valentine Evans (pastor) presided over large and attentive congregations and, as usual, the captivating efforts of the little child- ren, b th as singers and elocutionists, wort ti o thorough appreciation of their audience. Thanks to the admirable ef- forts of Mr. Evan Evans (superintendent) a highly interesting programme was pro- vided, to which the following co-ntribut- ed—Morning meeting Recitations, Mis- j fjes Maggie May Davies, Elena Lewis, Rachel Ann Davies, Annie Davies, li-eliei Francis, Bessie Francis, Katie Jones, Blodwen. Davies and Lizzie Enendon, Rasters Idwal Morgan and Arthur Mor- j giln; address, Mr Samuel Boundy songs, j Miss Ceinwen 11,003 and Mr Tom Jones duet, Miss Bronwen James and Master Gfedrionydd James; trio, Misses Gwen- hwyfar Jones, G'.vyneth Davies and An- nie Meirion Davies; choral, Calfaria Juvenile Choir (conducted by Miss Mir- Lam Stephens). Evening meet'ij g. -Recitation. Misses Edith Davies, Annie Lewis, Annie Davies Hannah Maria Davies, Elena Lewis, Katie Beyncn and Maggie May Jones, Master Idwal Morgan and Mr Wm. J. Williams; songs, Misses Mary Hannah Price, Bronwen Rees Elimed Rees, Cein. j wen Rees and Miriam Stephens and Mr Jacob Afan Jones. Owing to the church bnilding not having arrangements for obscuring the light in accordance with the lighting restrictions, the programme for the evening had to be curtailed. Several hymns were effectively sung dur- ing the day. Air. David Williams, L.R.A.M. (organist), was the accompan- ist, while Mr George Davies (percenter) can-ducted the congregational singing. SINGING FESTIVAL. Thanks to the thought fulness of the promoters of the Clydach Forge Fach Eisteddfod, and also the members of the Clydach and District Sailors' and Sol- diers' Reception Committee, a highly sn^ooeasful singing festival in connection with the united churches of the neigh- bourhood was held in a spacious marquee in the Forge Fach after church service on Sunday evening last. The Rev. T. Valentine Evans presided over a large ooncnur?e of Welsh choristers, while Mr Edwin Davies (precentor of Hebron) offi- elated as singing conductor. Madame T. Stephens and Messrs Rees Williams and Llewelyn Davies were the accompanists, ft;$d the congregational singing was also greatly assisted by the appreciable ef- for to of the efficient Wesley Orchestra, iQuite a number of familiar and favour- i.t< Welsh and English hymns ?ere sung with very ?ood effect, the massed voices pro ducing a fine blending and unity. It is Enough" (Elijah) was sung by Mr. Diftvid Rees, a pleasing Clydach baritone vbcalist, <qnd Xss Hannah Williams, the sweet and highly successful Ynistawe go'prano vocilist and Welsh National win. neir, also gave a beautiful rendering of "There is a Land. A collection taken at the entrance ifl aid of the Clvdech Sailors' and Sold'ers' Reception Fund realised tha sum of £ 7 12s. z I '•XEAD KINDLY LIGHT." Aided by Hashes emitted by his electric torch, an irrepressible young Clydachite WAs observed cant ions! v to feel his way about outside the Forge Fach on Sunday evening last at the close of the singing festival. When asked what he thought of t; congregational singing heard with- in the marquee, he replied, "Good But I much preferred 'Lead, kindly light, ajnidet the encircling gloom.' It was more to the point in view of this exas- perating lighting restriction." CHURCH PARADE. I The 2aiti Swansea Valley Iroop of Boy Scoiits, under Scoutmaster C. Pal- mer, attended a church parade at St. Mary'A, Clydach, on Sunday evening last. They marched to church to the music of their burrle land. LOCAL MINISTERIAL STUDENTS j DISCHARGED. Ptes. vV; Kobe't lames (of uaemawr; and David T..Rirh -rtlj- (of Heolycae) two I young C'.v Jach :.J.iisLerial students, are ivow ho fy:j-viig recently been dis- cha.rpr' f o the Army as physicallv un- fit i war service. Pte. James s-rv d w h the Lancashire Regiment in Ffance, r "d was sent home and dis- charged o'.v'ng to the effects of shell- attock. Prc.T to the outbreak of war he w«s a ministerial student at Trefecca. CojleKe. • D1.e..R.:dw,rds served with a Pioneer Battalion., of the Welsh Regiment, and was drafted out to Saloni-ca. Owing to a serious nervous complaint he was sent back to to England and home, and was- subsequently discharged. Prior to the outbreak of hostilities he was a ministerial student at the Ponty- pool Preparatory College. Both ha.ve done their bit as true patriots, having joined .tope colours as volunteers in defence of their native land, and it is to be hoped tfcat ere long t-hev will once more regain twir not-mal health. ,t, FROM TttjE BOYS. Pte. D. EXfilvn Thomas, of Marvn- stTeet, Clydach, who is with the Cheshire Regiment '-somewhere", in France, has written a racy letter to the writer of these notes this week, in whi<;h he says I am cheered to notice that generally speaking, things are passing along peaoe- fuily-t'-sfend smoothly ait 'Home, Sweet Horné:' As you sav, CouRt Zeppel;n has not yet paid you 'a complimentary viÚt: and I understand that precautionary n>w res arè't.!ken to ensure the safety of cair Swat1:'e:1' ,allev metropolis. The confirmation of the death of Corporal W. J. Davies fTwynybedw-road) brings u., back into the shadow of dark clouds once more. And my old pal and fellow- pironographer Pte Willie Cole na.« aeaui ^strrck ihe wrmg chord. Hard )ine&, i-1, it V;'y £ though it ni?ht han bworse om wliat I am told. May he soon re- 'cO\'e. I have also heard that PL'. Noah ?CON,e" h?ve also heard that P t Nc,?i h ) Rees (Penrhedyti) has distinguished him- self whilst under the enemy's fire and observation, and that he has been re- commended for the Military Medal. I know, for a fact, that he was an Orderly Room despatch carrier when I saw him some two months ago. So Pte. Evan Owen Jones (Tyhir) another of our Cae- | graig Heroes' has found the 'land of Paradise,' I see. Certainly, I shall pay him the best compliments of an 'old soier' when we meet, if ever we do. What about 'Ned' his brother? Tell him I should like to meet him on the Bois de Boulogne some frosty morning. I see transports of all variety and troops in thousands upon thousands. Some of our famous novelties—the 'Tanks'—I have also noticed crawling along, and the new type of scout airships pass over this place every day. I must say that they can fly at a terrific rate and height, faster even than the 'Taube' scout. One can just hear their engines faintly, and the *v look as small as swallows. No doubt we have them fairly 'weighed up' in the air by this time." Trooper Harry Evans (Station-road) who is with the Glamorgan Yeomanry a way on the Egyptian dasert; Transport. Driver David James (Quarr-road) with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in France; Ptes. Llewelyn J. Williams (Caemawr) with the R.A.M.C. in France; Willie ) R. Thomas (Penrhedyn) with the Welsh Regiment in France; and Evan Owen Jones (of Tyhir) with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in France, have also sent along, this week cheery messages that all is iwell with them. "Fritz has been paying u-, a visit in the air during the last few [ days," writes Pte. Evan Owen Jones, "and our anti-aircraft guns have been acording them a warm reception. I am writing these few lines in a dug-out in i France, for I have only just come back from the trenches. A few days ago I met Pte. Austin Rees (of High-street), and he was in the best of health." On view t.his week in the shop window of Messrs. Ellis Bros., the enterprising drapers, etc, of the Square, Clydach, is a reproduction which attracts the eye of passers-by, and reminds them of what the taking of that strong German en- trenchment known as Mametz Woods has meant to Clydach, It is a very good photographic enlargement by Chapman, Swansea, handsomely framed, of Pte. Gwilym Charles, of the Welsh Regiment, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Charles. of Twynybedw-road, Clydach, a gallant young soldier who died of wounds in France after participating in a memor- able charge, and who thus nobly sacri- ficed his life. The enlargement is a sym- pathetic gift to the bereaved parents by their immediate neighbours, and bears upon it the inscription ''Presented by his friends of Twynybedw-road, Clydach in loving memory of Gwilym Charles, who died from wounds in France on July 22nd, 1916, gallantly fighting for his King and country. Aged 21." Toll for the brave, the brave that are no more YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD. At a weill-attended literary meeting of the Young People's Guild held at Gal- faria Baptist Schoolroom, Clydach, on Tuesday evening the Rev. T. E. Waiters (Pontardawre) addressed the gathering in 1 Welsh on the subject of "Dirwest" (Temperance). The Rev. T. Valentine Evans (pastor) presided. At the close, on the motion of the chairman, which was seconded by Mr John Davies and sup- ported by Mr David Roderick, Mr Wal- ters was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting address. THE V.T.C. Over thirty members of the Clydach Platoon of the Third Glamorgan Volun- teer Training Corps visited Swansea on Saturday afternoon last for inspection by Colonel Lucas, the chief recruiting offi- cer for the county. The local men were in charge of Platoon-commander A. E. Edleston. The inspection took place at the Swansea Rugby Football Ground, where the volunteers were put through their drill evolutions. They were after- wads marched as far as High-street and thence along Alexandra-road, and were eventuaJlv dismissed in the vicinity of the Albert Hall. —WELSH LLEWELYN.

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ICWMTWRCH-CW M LLYNF ELL I I A very successful benefit concert— both in merit and financially-was held at the Hall, Cwmllynfell, on Thursday of last week, the proceeds going to Mr Daniel Protheroe, Gwilym Road ,who lias rendered invaluable services in the district in curing burns ¡ and scalds, and who has suffered a great deal of trouble and sorrow lately. During the last three years he has buried two, daughters, while Ie- cently another of his daughters had to enter a sanatorium. He has two sons, and a son-in-law serving with the forces, his son Richard David, and his son-in-law both being at Salonica, while Johnny is in France. Last year Mr Protheroe had an accident while following his 4efmployment a,t a local colliery, and had restarted working a short time only, when last Christmas he again had an accident to his kn, resulting from a fall from which he is still suffering. Mr Protheroe is very popular in the distr.ct, and the esteem in which he is held was shown by the large aud- ience assembled to express their sym- pathy with him and his family. The programme was as follows Violin solo, Mr Tom Jones, Bryn- amman; tenor solo, "Baner ein Gwiad," Mr Lewis Thomas, Ystrad- gynlais; cornet solo, Mr Willie Llew- ellyn, Brynamman; soprano solo, "Nant y Mynydd," Miss Hannah Wil- liams, Ynystawe (Aberystwyth Nation- al Winner, 1916); duett on the violin, Mr and Mrs. Tom Jones, Brynamman; piaoioforte solo, Mr Arthur Williams, Brynamman, who was the able accom- paullst duiring the evening. Baritone solo, "Friend" Mr James Glyn Davies, CwmUynfell; recitation, "Y Dedwydd Dri" (Ben Davies), Miss Ma- Davies, (Eithinferch) contralto solo, "There's a Land," Madame Rachel Jones Rees, Cwmllynfell (late of Ammanford); duett, "Hywel and Blodwen" (Dr. Parry), Miss Hannah Williams and Mr L. Thomas, who Stang very effectively, and had a hearty encore; cornet solo, Mr Willie Llewelyn; tenor solo, "My Dream," Mr Lewis Thomas; violin solo, Mr Tom Jones; duett, "Gwys i'r Gad," Messrs. James Glyn Davies, and Lew s Thomas; soprano solo, "Pipes of Pan," Miss H. Williams; recitation, "Bugail Aberdvfi" (Ceiriog) Miss May Davies (E thinferch), who was encored, and recited "Pwyllgor Digri" the second tame; contralto solo "The Toilers," Madame Rachel Jones Rees baritone solo, "Y Milwr Dewr" Mr Jaa. Glyn Davies. The meeting terminated by singing the National Anthem, Miss Hannah Williams sing the solo. The Rev. G R Davies, Bryn Seion, oondructed, and was assisted, by the chairman, Alderman Wm. J. Williams, C.C., Brynamman. Great credit is due to the committee for the excellent programme provided, and to all who took part. We are glad to learn that the Cwm- twrch Foot bail Club have not for- gotten the natives of our village,— 36 in number—serving with the forces in the present crisis. A little while ago, a postal order of 3s. was sent to each one, and the secretary of the fund has received many letters in ac- knowledgment of the gift. Messrs. G. Thomas and Wm. J. Rowlands are the acting treasurers of the Club, and Mr David Davies, Lamb Inn, is the secre- tary, to whom much credit is due. Mr Sam Gwilym, brother of Mr Wm. Gwilym, assistant master at Cwmllyn- feU Council Schools, was home last week-end. He is employed as a grocer i at Devil's Bridge, near Aberystwyt.h. 1 This is his first visit home for a, long time, and his friends were very pleased to see him. j Mr Tom Jas. Williams, until lately assistant master at CwmLwreh Coun- oil School, left last Monday to join H.M. forces. Mr Williams has lately been suffer.ng from influenza, from which he has now fully recovered. DEATH OF MR JOHN EVANS, TRO'RGLEIEN. I We regret to announce the deartfti of Mr John Evains, which took plaee very suddenly on Monday afternoon. De- ceased was about 76 years of age, and had enjoyed remarkably good health. He was highly esteemed by everybody in the locality, and was a faithful member of Ebenezer Chapel,-where never a prayer meeting was held with- out his taking public part. His kind- ly disposition always proved very effective amongst both yeuiag and old. On Sunday last he seemed in his usual health, and attended the morn- ing and evening services. He was also called upon to speak in the even- ing service, which he did very im- pressively. He was well known throughout the locality, having been an engine driver for a long period at Hendreforgan colliery, from which work he retired after the colliery stopped—some years ago. The funeral took place on-Thuisday. Gunner Morgan Price Morgan, son of Mr and Mrs. David Morgan, "Anwylfan," is home on a short leave from the Isle of Wight, where he has been stationed for many months. Gunner Morgan was employed in a Bank at Aberdare prior to his enlistment with the R.F.A. Jack Davies, of the H.M.S. "Commonwealth," is home on a short leave, and looks the picture of hea-lth. I He is the son of Mr and Mrs. David Davies, Ochrywaun. -—— I Sergeant Harry Graff is spending a short leave with his brother-in-law, P.O. Onions, at Cwmllynfell. Sergt. Graff has been in the firing line for many months, and seems none the worat for it. Private Willie Griffiths, who belongs to the A.S.C., proceeded lately to "Somewhere in France," and his numerous friends wish him the best cf luck. He is the only son of Mr Thos. Griffiths, Yatradowen House. Councillor Lewis Thomas will occupy the pulpit at Rhiwfawr Chapel on Sunday next. The Ebenezer congregation were de- lighted with the sermon delivered by Councillor Lewis Thomas, on Sunday morning last. In the evening the congregation enjoyed themselves in I practising singing, and many hymns were rendered in fine style. Also re- citations were delivered by Sarah f Davies, Katie Evans, Alwyn Thomaa, and a duett by Ceinwen and Ellen Ann Davies. Addresses were given by some of the member, and deacons during the service. Mr David Davies, L. T .S.C., conducted tie singing, and Councillor Lewis Thomas presided. ) On Sunday next, the Rev. W. D. Thomas, Brynamman, will preach at I Ebeneuer. At the Hall, CwmllyBfeJl, on Satur- day evening last, a performance was given by 30 local children, together with a war sketch entitled, "The..Bel- gian's Oath," by the Ada Wallis Com- pamy, terminating with a farce by the same compamy. On Monday evening the performance was repeated. The CwmJlynfeli Mixed Choir in- tends competing at the Ystalyfera Eis- teddfod next month. The chair did not do justice to itself nor its conduc- tor last Saturday. The conductor is to be highly complimented on the able and competent way in which he has carried out his duties, and for the great improvement already maaifest in the singing. On Sunday evening the Cwmllynfell Chapel Choir under the conductorship of Mr D. W. Rowlands, F.T.S.C., com- menced practising for the Gymanfa which is to be held in the chapel at Christmas. Every member is cordially invited to join. I The local platoon (C.) of the V.T.C. enroH?d' themselves at the Schools on Wednesday evening (11th inst.) Short- ly another chance will be given to 1 those who have not already enrolled, conditional on their giving in their names in time to Capt. D. T. Jones. This will save their going to Swansea for the purpose. All exempted men and those over age are cordially in- vited to enroll themselves; We regret to announce the death of Evan John Davies, aged 17, son of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Davies, Craigtredeg, Cwmtwrch, which took place on Thurs- day morning, as the result of burns received about a fortnight ago, at the New Pwllbach Colliery.

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