The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

REGISTER! REGISTER! REGISTER! The annual registration season has again come upon us, and we are glad to find that our registration agents are busy at work. It is to be devoutly hoped that all friends of the unity and integrity of our great empire are alive to the im- portance of registration work. Every small assistance is welcomed by the agents who have such large and extensive districts under their care. The exhortation to all who have not yet claimed their votes to do so should be acted upon without delay. It is also the duty of those who already are voters to look out for those qualified to vute in their respective districts, and bring their claims under the notice of the overseers if overlooked. Without a complete register the constitutional party cannot dream of success. We append the following dates when claims must be made :— July 25 (to-day). Lodgers who are on the register, and who still occupy the same lodging", should send in their claims to the overseers to be placed on the old lodger list. All lodgers must claim every year, whether on the register or not. July 31.0verseers are required to make out complete lists of all persons who occupy (either as owner or tenant) premises of the clear annual value of' EIO and upwards, or who occupy a dwelling-house (without respect to value), and who have done so during the 12 months previous to the loth of July, and have paid, before the 20th July, all rates and assessed taxes due before the 5th of January. At the same time, the overseers are required to make out the list of old lodger claims (if any). August 1.—Overseers are required to publish lists of occupiers and of those who have claimed again as old lodgers. August 20. -Last day for serving claims on the overseers, either as occupier or lodger, likewise for service of notice of objection on persons who may not be entitled to have their names on the occupiers' or old lodgers' list. August 25.-The overseers are required to publish the list of claimants and of persons objected to.

CARDIGAN COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE POLICE. A DISPUTE AS TO JURISDICTION. In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice on Thursday (before Mr Baron Pollock and Mr Justice Day, sitting as a divisional court) the case of in re the Local Government Act of 1888 and in re the County Council of Cardigan came on for hearing. Mr Danckwerts said this was a case under Section 29 of the Local Government Act, and was stated by the chairman of quarter sessions for the County of Cardigan. A standing joint committee had been appointed for the county under the Local Government Act, and questions had arisen whether they could give orders direct to the different officers or constables of the police force, or whether such orders must be given to the chief constable, who would be responsible for their being carried out. The decision of the court was, therefore, applied for on the question. During the argument of the case, Mr Justice Day said It seems to me like calling on us to publish a treatise upon the statute. That is not reason vble at all. For whom do you appear ? Mr Danckwerts I presume for the chairman of quarter sessions. Mr Justice Day I should have thought he would have gone to the family lawyer. (Laughter.) Is there anyone else who is entitled to an opinion '{ Mr Danckwerts Yes the county council, the quarter sessions, and the standing joint com- mittee. Mr Justice Day Perhaps the head-constable will also be entitled to ask an opinion as to whether he shall obey orders (Renewed laughter.) Baron Pollock said the court could not answer the question until the case came before them more specifically. The case must be re-, stated, more especially as there was only one side represented in the case. The matter was then ordered to be sent back to the chairman of quarter sessions to be re- stated.

HOLLOW AY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT. — The attention of all sufferers is drawn to these well- known remedies, for they possess conspicuous advantages as a safe and reliable aid in all those emergencies to which travellers, emigrants and sailors are so especially liable. They have been largely patronized by wayfarers by land and sea, and, in fact, by all classes of the community, to their very great advantage. The Pills are beyond all doubt one of the most effective remedies ever discovered for cases of obstinate constipation, confirmed indigestion and colic, complaints which are engendered by exposure and irregular feeding. The Ointment will be found of the very greatest service in cases of piles, abscesses, erysipelas, and all kinds of local ulcerations. Charles Wood, a soldier in a Brigade of the Royal Artillery, at the Sheffield Barracks, has died from injuries received whilst walking in his sleep. Late on Wednesday night he was found by a picket lying on the ground beneath his bed- room window, evidently having fallen whilst walking on the parapet outside. His skull was fractured, and death resulted. Wood was a somnambulist, and had frequently walked in his sleep.

LLANDOVERY. SCHOLASTIC SUCCEsS. The result of the drawing and music examinations held by the Society of Arts, &c., London, in Glenview Seminary was received on Saturday, and pioved highly satisfactory, reflecting are-it, credit on Miss Moir and her efficient staff. 100 per cent. passed. Drawiny M. Robeits and E. Cape (honours), and M. Studdert (1st class). Music M. Roberts (honours). BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES. On Thursday, to celebrate the 21st birthday of Mrs J. C. Vaughan Price Rice, of Llwynybrain, a dinner was given to all the tenants of the estate in the district. About 120 sat down to a splendid repast at the Whitehall Inn, prepared in their usual excellent style by Mr and Mrs Davies. The usual post- prandial proceedings followed. The room and table were very prettily decorated. In the absence of the intended chairman (Alderman J. James) through bereavement, Mr Walter Lewis, Llangadock, was appointed chairman, and de- livered a veiy appropriate speech, in the course of which he traced Mrs Vaughan Price's genealogy. Several other speakers followed, but want of space, we regret to say, disables us to furnish a report of them, all of which were highly laudatory of the kindness, generosity, and forethought of the lady andsqu'reof Uwynybrain for the welfare of their tenan's. In the course of the afternoon Mr and Mrs Vaughan Price visited the White Hall, and spent some pleasant moments among their tenants. The latter intimated that the Agricultural Show, which is for the tenaii Is' benefit, would be held this year as usual. Subse- quently a committee was appointed to carry out the arrangements in connection with it. Next week we shall give the excellent piece of poetry composed by Mr Moses Jones in praise of Mr Vaughan Pryse. DEATH OF CARMARTHENSHIRE AND BRECON- SHIRE WELSHMEN IN AMERICA.—Rees R. E\ans, aged 23 years, a son of Mr Evans, of Llandulas Farm, Breconshire, and John L. Davies, the son of Mr Davies, of the Fron Farm, Cynghordy, near Llandovery, were drowned in a whirlpool in the Bluestone River, near Coopers, Mercer County, West Virginia, on Sunday, June 22nd. Rees R. Evans leaves a widow and two small children, and had only a few months ago moved from Wilkesbare, Penna. He left Wales three years ago. John L Davies was 26 years of aue, single, and had only been in Coopers a few days, having removed from Shamokin, Penna. Both were exemplary young men and members of the Letty Ivor Lodge of True Ivorites, and of which Davies was for two years seen tary. The news of their death was feelingly commented on in the Pennsylvania papers on the oc, a"inn. PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday, Mr John Wil- liams, Pentretygwyn, offered for sale the follow- ing properties, which realized airly good prices. The bidding at times was spirited :—Lot 1, a cottage and two gardens, &c., called Penyar- ander, in the parish of Mothvey, bought by Mr Thomas Thomas, Trallwn, for A:52 lot 2, two cottages, called Myrtle Hill, in the same parish, bought by Mr Thomas, Merthyr, for £50 lot 3, two dwelling-houses and gardens, called Myrtle Hill also, bought by Mr Joseph Rees, Mothvey, for 1:147 lot 4, a compact residence, called Godrewaun, and a pasture field consisting of about two-and-a-half acres, bought by Mr John Price, the occupier, for 2300 lot 5, a house in Orchard-street, Llandovery, bought by Mr Jones, postmaster, for JE73 lot (5 consisted of two dwelling-houses, wheelwright's shop, and stables in Stone-street, Llandovery, and was withdrawn at E440 lot 7, a ground-rent of £3 10s per annum, payable for about 60 years, together with the reversion to the Llandovery brewery, and six cottages adjoining, situate at Llandovery, bought by Mr Thomas Jones, Llwynmeredith, for E120. The solicitor acting for the vendors was Mr H. Jeffrey Jones, of Abergavenny and Blaenavon. SUDDEN DEATH.—It is with unfeigned regret that we have to announce the death of Mr James, Ystradwalter, which (as previously reported) took place at the King's Head Hotel about one o'clock on Wednesday morning, after only a few hours illness. He was one of the largest farmers in the district, and a person well respected by all classes. It appears that on the previous after- noon a dinner was given to the tenants by Mr D. W. Thomas, of Brecon, the proprietor of the Henllys estate, of which deceased was a tenant, as is his usual custom at the half-yearly rent audit, and whilst coming down the stairs of the room in which the dinner was partaken of, deceased was seized with an apopletic fit from which he did not rally. Mr Thomas, junior, at once went for Dr. Lewis, who remained in con- stant attendance till his death. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and family. Deceased was a brother of County Alderman James, of this town. The corpse was removed to Ystradwalter on Thursday and the funeral, which was a private one, took place on Saturday. Several beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends. Amongst those present we noticed -Dr Lewis Rev T. E. Thomas, Bailey- glas Messrs Morgan, Maesllydan Hall David Jones, Llanfair House Rev J. B. Davies Messrs Jones, Penybont; Griffiths, timber merchant; Davies, Fron Lodge Anthony Joseph Davies, Trallwn; Mrs James, Miss James, Mrs Thomas and Sarah James; Messrs David James, Morgan James, Arthur James, James James, Katey James, Rees James, John James, Morgan James, Lewis James, Miss Emily James, Mr Thomas (Llandilo) and son, Mr Walters (Waterloo), Mrs Davies and Mr David Davies (Rhyblid), Mr Rees (Talgarth), and Mr Williams (Glantowy), with a large number of other carriages.. By Mr James's death a well- known figure in the agricultural life of the cl county is removed.

LLANSADWRN. OBITUAITY. -We deeply regret to announce the death of Rees Ootavius, eldest son of Mr Rees Lewis, of Brownhill, Llansadwrn, which sad event occurred on Monday morning, 14th inst., after a very brief, but acute illness. Deceased, who was a loving and affectionate child, died in the ninth year of his age, having left visible traces of the happy childhood which he spent with his father, brothers, and sisters, who survive to mourn his irreparable loss. The funeral, which was a public one, took place on Thursday, 17th inst., at one o'clock in the aftern >011, and was very largely attended. The funeral sermon was preached at the house, by the Rev. R. Salmon, Llansadwrn, who took for his text, the 8th verse of the 40th chapter of Isaiah, viz. :—"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of our God shall stand f r ever." Shortly after service was over at the house, a procession was formed headed by the Llanwrda school children (each carrying with them a bunch of flowers, which they placed in the grave with their departed little school-mate) followed by the corpse, which was conveyed on a Ilier, and the mourners, especially amongst whom we noticed, Mr B. Evans, of Swansea Mr Jones, of Briton Ferry Mr and Mrs Morgan, the schools, Llanwrda Mrs Lewi, Llanover and Mrs Mayberry Williams, of Pontypridd. The rear having been taken np by the public, the procession then marched slowly away amidst the beautiful and effective strains of the well-known Welsh hymn time Bangor." The body was interred at the Llansadwrn Parish Churchyard. The Rev. D. Jones, B. A. (vicar), officiated in the Church, and at the grave. Several beautiful wreaths and floral crosses were sent by sympathizing relatives and friends, including a mst magnificent one brought by the Llanwrda scho >1 children and placed on the grave. As is custom iry, in this part of the locality, to ask children to repeat verses in Society meetings of the various djuominations, deceased, with his usual earnestness md simplicity, on the eve of his illness, repeated the following, at a Society meet- ing held in connection with the Llansadwrn Methodist Church He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down, he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not." Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.

LLANFIHANGEL YSTRAD. Mr D. O. Thomas, the son of P.C. Thomas, of this village, has succeeded in passing the Matricula1 i"ii Examination of the University of London. He is only a few months over 16 years of age. Mr Thomas was a pupil of the Lampeter College School, where he had been most successful having taken several scholarships and prizes. Previous to entering the College School, Mr Thomas was a pupil of Mr D. Jones, at the board school, Llanfihangel Ystrad.

LLANGADOCK. PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Thursday, of last week, before Captain Lloyd (chairman), Colonel Jones, Major Pelham, and Captain Jeffreys, when the following cases were disposed of — Annie Webb, Courtyplass, Llangadock, applied for an affiliation order against William Randell, Cambell-street Llanelly, tinplate worker. Mr Howells, Llanelly, was for the c nii'lainant, and Mr Robinson Smith, Swansea, for defendant. During the hearing of this case, which lasted for over three hours, there was a great deal of cross-swearing, and several sharp (ncounters took place between the two No oHev was made as the magistrates were equall led in the matter— two for and two against ma,ung the order. P.C. W. James charged Evan Evans, Glashallt-issa Myddfe, with riding on a waggon drawn by three horses on the highway without reins, near Llangadock.—Fined 20s. including costs. Same Constable charged William Hughes, Llangadock, fish dealer, with allowing a horse to stray on the highway.—Fined 7s. including costs, and allowed a month to pay.

BURRY PORT. ACCIDENT. --A young man, named William I Hunt, fell fr< )tu a cart, which he was driving last 11 week, and was badly cut on the head. He is pro- gressing. PEMBREY 2ND XI. v. LLANELLY FITTERS.—This match was played at Burry Port, on Saturday, and ended in a victory for the home team by 153 runs (for seven wickets) to 23 runs, scored by the Fitters. PEMBREY 1ST XI. V. PONTYBEREM 1ST XI.—This match was played at Pontyberem, on Saturday afternoon, and after a very pleasant game resulted in a win for the visitors by 33 runs. Scores Pembrey, 43; Pontyberem 10 runs. TURN OUT. -The members of the "Rose of Brynceirau" Lodge had this annual outing last Saturday afternoon. They walked in procession through the princip d streets accompanied by the Volunteer Band from Llanelly, after which a move was made for the Cambrian Hotel, where the members hold their meetings, and a splendid dinner awaited them. The proceedings passed off most satisfactorily. COUNTY COUNCIL. A meeting of Liberal electors was held in Tabernacle Chapel, on Thursday evening last, to talk over a few matters in connection with the County Council, and to appoint a candidate to represent the Parish, on the seat now occupied by Mr W. Howell, and which will soon become vacant. The meeting was well attended Mr D. Tennent Thomas presiding. The He\ s J. Rogers, W. E. Watkins, David ivans, .1. Hee-, and others addressed the meeting. The ballot having been taken, it was found the Rev. D. E\'ans had a large majority of votes. After much discussion, in which consider- able warmth was manifested, Mr Evans expressed a desire that harmony and good feeling should be cultivated through lut the Parish, and that he hoped that the Parish would be saved from the expenses of a contest. Mr W. S. Marsh happened to drop in to the meeting, and on being asked to state his views on the situation, he plainly stated that he was desirous of standing for the seat, and, if necessary, he would contest it. He was prepared to be nominated as an Independent candi- date, and he would not pledge nor bind himself to any particular representation, but he would do his best for the welfare and interest of the Parish and County. On being further questioned, he distinctly stated that he could not be regarded as a Liberal candidate, but he was willing to stand as an Independent one. He had represented the Parish on the Board of Guardians for some years past, when the public had an opportunity of judging of his conduct. In order to avoid a contest, and maintain friendly feelings throughout the Parish, the Rev. D. Evans withdrew from the nomination in favour of Mr Marsh. Some of his supporters, however, objected to that course of action. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meet- ing to it close.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. FUNERAL. The mortal remains of Mr D. J. Thomas, chemist and druggist, late of this town, were interred at Gilfowir burial ground on Wednesday last. The funeral was largely at- tended, and the service both at the house and the chapel was of a most impressive nature. SroRTs.-The committee are organising a grand concert for the 4th of August (Bank Holiday), and the services of several professional singers have already been secured. Full particulars and programmes will shortly be prepared, and 11 the committee feel coufident that the concert will be a highly successful one. PETTY SESSIONS. The usual monthly petty sessions for this division were held on Friday last, before Mr A. H. Jones, Sir M. O. M. Lloyd, Bart., and Mr H. W. T. Howell.—Before the commencement of the sitting, Mr A. H. Jones expressed his great regret at the loss sustained by himself and his brother magistrates on the death of their late chairman, Colonel Lewes, of Llysnewydd, whose courteous and dignified demeanour at all times won the esteem and respect of those who came in contact with him, in both his official and private capacities. He felt sure it would be the wish of the Bench generally to convey a message of condolence with and sympathy for Mrs Lewes and the family in their sad bereavement.—The Clerk was requested to write a letter to Mrs Lewes, conveying the sentiments by the Bencli.-Tlie only case for hearill was that of F. W. Cassell, Inlaid Revenue officer, Newcastle Emlyn, against Daniel Evans, Goytreuchaf, Penboyr, farmer's son, charged with having carried a gun without a license on the 14th of June last. Mr W. Lester, supervisor of the Inland Revenue, conducted the case for the Crown, and defendant did not appear. Defendant's father, however, came forward, and stated that his son, the de- fendant, was suffering from mental derangement, and had been very bad for about six weeks. He would-call Dr. Lloyd, of Newcastle Emlyn (who had been attending defendant for some time) to prove that defendant was not accountable for his acts. Dr. Lloyd accordingly gave evidence, and after some deliberation, the Bench came to the conclusion that the case was not one in which they could convict.

LAM PETER. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held oil Friday last—before Mr J. Fowden, Archdeacon Edmondes, Messrs. D. Davies, L. Davies, and T. H. R. Hughes. — Thomas E vans, of Pentre Boncath, gamekeeper, was summoned by David Evans, collector of the guardians of the Lampeter Union, to show cause why an order should not be made upon to maintain his mother Elizabeth who was chargeable to the union. Defendant did not appear. He produced consent to pay one shilling per week and an order was made accordingly. — Joseph Morgan, of Tygwyn, Llanon, near Llanelly, was summoned by David Parry, collector for the guardians of the Lampeter Union to show cause why he did not contribute towards the maintenance of his wife, who was chargeable to the Lampeter Union. This had been before the Bench on the 23rd May last, and was now dismissed as it appeared that defendant himself was chargeable to the Llanelly Union.— Licenses to deal in game were granted to Mr Samuel Davies, Mile End House and Mr Jonah Evans, 1, Harford Square.—Joseph Griffiths of St. Thomas-street, mason, appeared on an adjourned summons taken out by David Parry, collector, to show cause why he did not maintain his mother, now chargeable to the Union. The case was adjourned for a month as poor old Joes" health was not such as to enable him to work so as to maintain himself, he having only just come out of the workhouse, where he had been laid up with bad legs.—Mr A. J. Hughes, solicitor, Aberystwith, asked the justices to appoint Mr John Evans, of Maespwll, Lampeter, assistant overseer for the parish of Lampeter. Mr Hughes stated that at a vestry meeting of the rate-payers of the parish of Lampeter recently held, four persons were duly proposed and seconded, and after a show of hands had taken place a poll was demanded, whereupon the vicar as chairman fixed the 12th July for the poll, on which day the result of the voting was as follows — John Erans, 136 John Edwards, 130 William Davies, 104 and John Jones, 29 and Mr Hughes contended that inasmuch as John Evans had the largest number of votes, he ought to have been declared duly nominated, but the chairman declined to sign the minutes to that effect as John Evans had not received a majority of all the votes recorded at the poll, and the chairman therefore gave notice of a further poll to take place on the 19th July.— The chairman who happened to be in court, stated that the polling was not over, and that he could not there- fore sign any certificate, that any person had then been appointed, and he further stated that the mode of election had been thoroughly discussed at the vestry before the nominations took place, that it should be conducted by ballot, and that the person to be elected should have a majority of all the persons who should vote. As John Evans had not had such majority, another poll had been rendered necessary. Mr David Lloyd, the clerk to the justices (who is also one of the churchwardens of the parish) called the attention of the justices to a case in "The Justice of the Peace in which it was clearly laid down that at a poll for the election of an assistant overseer, the person elected should have a majority of all the persons voting. The majority of the five justices present declined to sign the appointment, but it appears that two of them (Mr John Fowden, the landlord of Mr John Evans, and Mr Lewis Davies), after the petty sessions were over signed an appointment of Mr John Evans, although they had no certificate to show that he had been nominated. APPOINTMENT OF RATE COLLECTOR — The second poll for the appointment of a collector of rates and assistant overseer for the parish of Lampeter was taken on Saturday last by the Rev. Daniel Jones, chairman of the vestry with the following result:—Mr William Davies, Railway House, 207 Mr John Edwards, 8, College- street, 170 Mr John Evans, Maespwll, 2. Mr Davies having obtained the majority of-votes over the other two candidates was declared duly elected and the poll closed. We may mention that the reason why Mr John Evans did not receive more than two votes on this occasion was that he had intimated to his supporters that they need not attend the second poll, as he considered himself already elected on the first day when he headed the poll, but did not obtain a majority of votes.

LLANGUNLLO. THE MAESLLYN MILLS.—We abstract the following from the report of Mr A. Lewis, Factory Inspector, concerning the above well known woollen mills ;— Before closing my remarks I am wishful to add a few words on the subject of safeguards which cannot but be at all times present to the mind of an inspector who, by the nature of his daily duties, is constantly being impressed with its paramount importance. As a result of the prominence given to looms, I have had my attention called to an improved guard, recently invented by Messrs Tyler and Co., Maesllyn Welsh Cloth and Woollen Mills, Llandyssul. It consists of two bars or rods of iron fixed at a suitable distance apart, extending horizontally along the slay, and covering the shuttle board at all points in a plane, parallel to that of the travel of the shuttle. It is hinged at each end, on the slay cap, and is arranged to rise and fall automatically on the hinges with the stopping and starting of the loom. At the end of the shuttle board is a guide-plate, curved inwards, so that in the event of the shuttle striking the plate it is thereby guided into the shuttle box. Upon a recent visit to the Maesllyn factory I saw the guard in position, and upon inquiry of the weavers I ascertained that during the few months it had been in use it had given every possible satisfaction, having prevented the shuttle from flying even once. According to the testimony of the weavers and foreman, this guard is a decided improvement upon any other they have yet seen, and is unhesitatingly pronounced by them to be a perfect success."

HAVERFORDWEST- At the Shire-hall, on Saturday (before Messrs G. D. Harries and W. Watts-Williams) Owen Edwards was charged with obtaining money and goods under false pretences from David Edwards, mason, Carfai, St. David's.—The prosecutor deposed that he saw the prisoner for the first time about five weeks ago, when he came to his house and represented himself as being a relation of his (the prosecutor's). He told him he was a large contractor at Gower Road, and that he wanted a man named James Bowen to come off with him as a timekeeper. The prisoner also told him that he was a magistrate for Swansea, and that he owned a lot of houses, bringing him in £7 a week rent. He further said he had a colliery, and was paying about 450 men every fortnight. Witness believed his statements, and upon the faith of them allowed him to stay in his house for three weeks. Prisoner asked witness for a few shillings and then for a sovereign. Witness told his wife to give him a sovereign, which she did. The total value of goods had by prisoner and money lent him amounted to £3 15sl|d.—Police-constable Tudor deposed to apprehending prisoner at Treglemais, about four miles from St. David's, on Wednesday, July 9.—Mr T. J. Webb-Bowen (chief-constable) handed in particulars of five previous convictions against the prisoner. The Bench committed him to take his trial at the next quarter sessions.

LLANWRTYD. LLANWRTYD SCHOOL BOARD.—The triennal election of members of the above board has just taken place with the following result:—Rev. Rees Evans, Calvinistic Methodist Minister, 162; Rev. R. James, Independent Minister, 146 Mr Roger Evans, farmer, 133 Mr W. Morton, Inn- keeper, 96 Rev. • I- Thomas, Vicar, 83 Rev. D. Mathias, B.M., 59. The tirst five were thus elected, all being old members of the board except Mr Morton.

About 160 of the Delegates who had been attending the Universal Peace Congress and their friends, visited Windsor Castle on Saturday, and other places of interest on and about the Rojal demesne.

"QUITE BY ACCIDENT." BY THE AUTHOR OF My JOURNEY ROUND THE WORLD." My name is Jack, or rather that is not my name, but people always chose to call me Jack, and so I suppose it is all right. My real name is Henry, but if you were to ask any one it the Rag or the "Junior" if he knew Henry Seymour, he would say "no"; but if you asked if he knew Jack Seymour, of the Bombadiers, he would probably say "rather." Well, as I said before, my name is Jack, and I'm a queer kind of fellow, and somehow or other everything seems to hnppen to me by accident. The other day 1 was coming home from India on furlough, quite by accident. I thought there was safe to bo a row somewhere in Europe, but I could not quite put my finger on the spot, because there were rows seemingly imminent: in lots of quarter,. Turkey, Greece, and anywhere along the N.E. frontier, but by accident I selected the Cape, and thought I just look in there by way of chance. The war broke out; lots of my old chums were there, and. of course. Jack Seymour was wanted everywhere, so I got on the staff, and there I remained until I got a bullet in my left arm—quite by accident-which smashed the bone, and so I bad to come home. Well, I was walking down the Haymarket, going towards my club, when I came up to two ladies-one a very stout oue, the other blight. However, between them both they filled up the pavement, and I could not pass. I don't know why I wanted to pass, but I did. Well, these two kept in front of me, and turnwd the corner by Garrard's, the silversmith, to go towards Leicester- equare. Now I was going to my Club, which lay west, and there is the anxious part of the whole thing—why should I have returned east after these two when my road lay due west? But so it was, and I found it through life that I have almost invariably gone exactly in the opposite direction to the one I set out for. However, I folluwed them, mind only just round the corner, they were not two yards in front of me when a ladder that had been used for painting the corner-house was being moved by the workmen, and pioving too heavy for them, fell down right on the head of the stout party, knocking her down on the top of her young companion. I was almost stunned by the sudden. ness of the whole affair, but recovering myself in an instant, I rushed up at once to assist. I found myself the centre of a crowd, and helping to extricate the two poor things. The old lady was insensible, with blood pouring out of her mouth, nose and ears. The younger one was not insensible, but utterly paralyzed with the horror at the awful suddenness of the catastrophe. A good-natured, sensible policeman-what capital fellows they are as a rule-said to me, We had better get them into a cab and off to Charing Cross Hospital at once, sir;" and I assented, not knowing what better plan to suggest. They were put in at once, and the policeman getting on the box made off. I went into Garrard's, told them of the accident, gave my card, and said if anything occurred, or any inquiry was made, I should be happy to give evidence. Then I went to my Club, and feeling considerably sick I took a soda and b.-Il Sodor and fan" we used to call it in our regiment, in honour of the Bishop-and went about my business. Somehow I could not get the event right out of my mind, and I seemed to be haunted by that pale mute face that looked with such unutterable anguish at her mother. No one said it was her mother, but I jumped at the conclusion. They didn't look at it like mother and daughter. What a stupid idea. What girl would look like her mother when her mother was insensible and bleed- ing all over her faca ? Well, I didn't get that scene out of my mind all night, and next morning I determined to call at the hospital and ask about the two ladies it was no business of mine, but that, again, is one of my faults; I am always meddling with other people's business. I called, sent in my card, and asked about two ladies who had been brought in by a policeman the day before, one suffering from a very severe accident. The nurse came to me and said that the lady had had a most fearful blow, causing a fracture; but that the doctors were hopeful of the case. The other lady, who I now found really was the daughter, had received no further injury, but the nervous system had received a very severe shock. I told the nune to give my card and say I had called. She took it, and before I bad time to leave, came back and said the young lady would like to see me, and thank me for the assistance I had rendered; She came in-a tall, fair, slight girl, very pale, and not a bit good looking. She had a very gentle manner, and a very sweet voice. She thanked me for calling and also for the assistance I had rendered, and I said I was very glad I had been at hand. Did any one ever hear such a silly thing to say ? Of course I was not glad to have been there; I daresay the girl thought I was glad the accident had happened. Just like my blunder- ing way. Our interview was a short one. She said her mother was very much injured, but that the doctors had grave hopes of recovery. I called a second time, and saw the girl, and asked if I could be of any assistance. She seemed in great distress, her mother being unable to be removed, and her condition appeared quite friendless. On one occasion of a visit she told mo that her mother's solicitors had been to see them at her request, also the doctor, whom they generally consulted. The latter had given a very sad opinion on the chances of the poor lady's recovery. I had now seen her many times, and we had grown quite friendly. The fact of my having been the chief actor in the sad drama made the child feel that I was a link between her and her mother, and I had got intensely interested in the case. I found that their name was Vianelli, that the mother was a widow with this only child, and that they were (absolutely I will not say) friendless, but that they were relative- ness in this huge city. Matters seemed to be going on so tidy that one day I asked her the name of her mother's man of business, and found that she employed a firm named Baxter, Sharp, and Baxter, residing in Lincolu's-Inn-Fields. Now it was no business of mine, I know; but I determined to go to him and see what course was the best to pursue under the circumstances, for it seemed certain to me that the poor lady was gradually sinking. I called, sent up my card, and was ushered into the presence of a foreign looking old man, almost hidden in bundles of papers. I commenced by saying that I bad got myself mixed up in a very unpleasant business, that a terrible accident had happened to a client of his, named Vianelli, and that unfortunately— Here he looked up and said, You were partially the cause of it." Not a bit," I answered; "I had nothing whatever to do with it, but I happened to be passing at the time, and had a most warm escape myself." Well, to make a long story short, I explained exactly how far I was concerned in the matter, and how my sympathies had become enlisted in the cause of these friendless ladies. Mr Baxter, as soon as he understood the true state of the case, gave me his most anxious attention, and we consulted long and anxiously as to the best means of assisting them, and promised to meet the next day at the hospital. TJere, again, once more I had committed myself to meddle with other people's concerns, just as in Mrs Bayley's case, where I undertook the charge of the sick child that had measles, and found myself journey- ing with about seven Azehs with iron rings in their no.ses. Of course, Barley was away husbands are always away when they ought not to be, and his wife, poor creature, had a baby only a few weeks old, and no end of other children to look after. Next day we met at the hospital; we had a little chat in the waiting room first of all, and deter- mined to see the doctor and get the whole truth out of him. His opinion was as bad as bad could te. We asked about removal, and he said he did not-think it would do any good or any harm, for the invalid's days were numbered. The thought was inexpressibly sad. Only fancy a young girl left suddenly all alone, without a single relation anywhere nearer than Australia, where her mother had an only brother. Fortunately Mr Baxter told me that she could not suffer any additional pangs from poverty. I had never thought of that, for somehow or other, although I was always myself on the verge of bankruptcy, something invariably turned up, and at that present moment I was particularly flush of money. We sent for Miss Beta, her name was Beatrice Vianelli, and told her, or rather Mr Baxter told her, that her mother's case was almost hopeless, and that it was thought desirable for her to be moved home, as the change could not do her any harm, and she would be more comfortable in her own house. During the inter- view, Mr Baxter constantly referred to me, as if it was all my doing, and so did the doctor; so that the girl, in a measure, seemed to look to me as her adviser—in fact, I was getting deeper and deeper into the bnsiness all plong. I found out that her mother's closest friends were Mr and Mrs Prym, the rector of the parish, and an old Miss Taylor, who lived only a few doors off. I now found out also for the first time where these good people lived. They had a small house in a square in the South Kensington neighbourhood. Just my luck I had to make all the arrangements. Mrs Vianelli's servants were very good, respectable women, and made everything ready for their mistress's arrival. The doctor, who usually attended the family, pro- mised to superintend the removal, and Beta wrote to Mrs Prym to ask her to be present on their I arrival, and having settled these matters I wended my way to my club. I felt miserably uneasy about these people, and had a sort of nervous anxiety as to the result. I longed to go and assist, as I bad done in so many c°ses of wounded soldiers, but I thought I had better keep out of the way. I called that evening, and on inquiry found the move had bren successfully carried out, and the patient none the worse. I did not go in, but felt. lighter in heart in bearing the good news. Next day I called, and was ushered into a very elegantly furnished room, in which sat a vinegar-looking female. She was Mrs Prym, and she exactly looked her name. She got up and curtseyed to me, and asked me my business. "That's just it," I said. I have no business here at all, but somehow or other I've got mixed up with these good ladies, and I could not rest till I had called to see how the invalid had borne the move." "Oh, a friend of the family I perceive," and she rang the bell, and gave my card to the maid. I felt horridly awkward with this woman, for she looked at me as if she thought I was the cause of the whole catastiopbe. At last Miss Beta came in. She seemed so glad to see me, and told me that her mother had rallied wonderfully, and had desired her thanks to be conveyed to me for all my kind- ness. Ob, thought I, then you have been telling her all about me. Well, never mind, the old lady will soon get well, and then I can go on a cruise to Jericho, or any other out of the way place. I pro- mised to call again, and next day found the invalid improving, until one day Miss Beta came down very tearful, and said her mother was not so well, and had sent for Mr Baxter. I knew what that meant, but what was to be done ? The next day I did not see Miss Beta, but ascertained from the servants that their mistress was delirious, and, alas! not long afterwards I found the blinds down, an I on inquiry I ascertained that my worse fears were realised,& the poor child had become anorphan. Just as I was turning sadly to leave, the other fei vant came up and said, Please, sir, I was told to give you this when you called." She handed me a note, and on opening it I found it was from Mr Baxter asking me to call at his office as soon as convenient. I asked after Miss Beta, and found that she was more dead than alive; her grief was so acute. Mrs Prym and the other old lady were with her. On calling at Mr Baxter's I found that man in considerable distress at the desk of his client. He said he had sent for me on special business. It seemed that he had been sent for to make the poor old widow's will, and that in the absence of any other living soul who had a greater claim, or who could honestly act as guardian or trustees, be had by Mr Vionelli's request, and with Miss Beta's consent, put the parson, Mr Prym; and myself in to act in that capacity. I was thunder struck. I would willingly have done any- thing for the poor girl, but to undertake guardian- ship was quite out of my line. I told Mr Baxter that it was just my luck. What was I to do, being a soldier liable to be ordered away at any time, and here leave the poor girl in the hands of some stranger P Why had not old B. put himself in ? (To be continued).

NEVERN. ON Wednesday, the 16th inst., the mortal remains of the widow of the Rev. John Jones (formerly vicar of Nevern) were interred in the Nevern Church Yard, by the Bishop of Swansea, assisted by the Rev. J. Hughes Jours, M.A. The deceased lady, because of failing lu-akh, had lately retired for a short tine to Aberystwith, where she appeared to improve. On Wednes lay, the 9th inst., however, she was seized with a paralytic stroke from which she never recovered consciousness, and died within two days at the ripe age of 70 years. The deceased was conveyed back to her late residence, The Parade, Carmarthen. Arrangements for the interment having been completed, the mourning cortege left Carmarthen, at nine a.m., on Wednesday, arriving at Crymmych, at 11. a.m., where they were met by Mr Stephen Evans, Fountain House, Newport, who had charge of the funetal arrange- ments. The coffin, of polished oak, with massive brass mountings, was literally buried in magnificent wreaths and crosses, and these tokens of affection and sympathy were shown to great advantage in the new and splendid hearse. The chief mourners were :-Mrs Bolton, Black- rock, Dublin Miss Jones, Carmarthen Mr and Mrs Newling, Stafford the Rev. T. Phillips, vicar of Tregaron (Mis Phillips was too indisposed to attend); Miss E. Evans, Tenby Mr R. W. Evans, Liverpool the Rev. William Jones, Newton NottaL'e Rectory, Glamorgan. Carriages Llwyngwair; the Rector of Newport the vicar of Aberporth the vicar of E hvyrwrw Miss Griffiths, Pendre, Newport Miss Beniman, Newport; Llwyngwair Arms,Newport; Drllavard, Mr Hughes, Penybenglog. On neari"g Nevern, the muffled peals of the Church be 1 produced a peculiar solemnity in the hearts of all. As was expected a great many people had come to show their respect for the departed, and their sympathy with the bereaved ones who had spent their happy childhood in the picturesque little village of Nevern, and which now is in all its loveliness. But it, too, seemed to harmonise with the occasion. The service in the Church was in the vernacular while that at the yrave in English. The whole was most impressively read by the Bishop, and attentively listened to by the large assemblage. Wreaths were sent by :—Mr and Mrs Phillips, Tregaron Vicarage; Mrs Bolton, Blacki-t.(-k, Dublin Mr and Mrs Newling, Stafford Miss Jones, The Parade, Carmarthen Miss E. Evans, Tenby; Mr R. W. Evans, Liverpool Rev. W. Jones, Newton N< tta-e Rectory Mr and Mrs L. T. Godfrey Evans, Nottingham the Misses Jones, Llangunnor, Carmarthen Mrs Bowen, Lhvyn^wair Mrs J. F. Jones Lloyd, Lancycli Mrs William Bolton, Fitzwilliam Lodge, Du'din; Mrs M. C. Slator, Carmarthen (daughter of the late Rector of Newport) Mr and Mrs Pmsser, and family, Brynderwen, Carm rthen The Misses Jones Lloyd, Tenby .Hrd Evans, Tre- vaughan, Carmarthen The B shop of Swansea, and Mrs L!oyd Prebendary and Mrs Williams, Aberystwith. Crosses were sent by Mrs Brunei White, and Mrs Robeits, Ctiiiiattlicti.- Jieqniesent in pace.