LLANDEBIE SMOKERS.

Private's THOMAS HARRIS LEWIS, W.J. DAVIES, GARFIELD EVANS

& Gunner MICHAEL GUERIN & L/C ARCHIE DALLEN.

Private Thomas Harries Lewis, B. A., of the R. A. M. C., and Private W. J. Davies, 2/4th Welsh, are home on leave.

On Tuesday night, the 31st ult., at the National Schools, a reception was given to Lance-Corpl. Archie Dallen, 8th R. W. F., Private Garfield Evans, and Gunner Michael Guerin, R. F. A., who are home on leave from the front.

The Vicar (Rev D. W. Thomas, M. A.) ably presided over a crowded and enthusiastic gathering, and also handed appropriate gifts to the returned heroes. Speeches were made by Mr. R. Mathews and the Rev. J. Crwys Evans.

The musical programme was entrusted to Mr. D. Morgans, and Mr. Dan Jones and friends in the following order : —
 
Duet, “Gwys i’r Gad,” Messrs. Tom Lewis and Dan Jones;
Recitation, “Charge of the Light Brigade,” Miss Maud Evans (Llanferch);
Octette, “Seren Bethlehem,” Mr. D. Morgans and friends;
Solo, “Gweld y Delyn,” Mrs. Haines;
Duet, “Lle treigla’r Caveri,” Messrs. Dan Jones and Morgan Griffiths;
Solo, “Songs of the Sea,” Mr. J. Beynon;
Octette, “Marseillaise,” Mr. D. Morgans and friends.

A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem, Mrs. Haines taking the solo. The accompanist throughout was Miss Nellie Evans, A. V. C. M.

The Literary and Debating Society has contributed a sum of £5 to the Soldiers’ Reception Committee. Are there any full nesteggs left in the village?