The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 1890. THE Carmarthenshire Conservative Associ- ation, at their meeting on Saturday last, decided, after a lengthy discussion, that Mr Abel Thomas should have a walk over for the Eastern Division. A strong fighting spirit manifested itself amongst the members of the Association, but eventually the advice of their responsible officials was accepted, and Wales will to-day boast of the addition of another legal gentleman to the number of her repre- sentatives. While regretting the decision arrived at, we trust that it may prove a wise one. We cannot but have confidence in the leaders of the party in Carmarthenshire. On former occasions they have shown that they do not shrink from a contest, and the discretion now exhibited can only have been prompted by serious consideration of the interests of the Association. It would, perhaps, have been too much to expect a victory over so strong an opponent as Mr Abel Thomas, but there can be little doubt that the adverse majority of 1885 would have been considerably reduced. Conservatism in these divisions suffers from difficulties of its own creation, the manifest reluctancc of candidates to declare themselves throws an unfair burden upon the shoulders of the officials of the party who have to expend their energies in labouring for a shadow, and under such circumstances it is impossible to carry out the work that may result in victory. In face of an adverse majority it is manifest that careful organisation and earnest united action are the only means that can prevail, but these conditions are never present in our contests the nearest approach to them was in 1885, when Viscount Emlyn fought West Carmarthenshire, but even then the enormous increase of the electorate and recent changes in the party organisation created a certain amount of confusion and misunderstanding. To bring out a candidate at the last moment, and to fight a high pressure battle exhausts 2D C) those engaged, and courts defeat of a peculiarly demoralising nature, causing heart burnings and distrust. When disciplined I forces meet and honestly and deliberately put out their full strength in the struggle, even 0 n-n defeat possesses some element of satisfaction, and the routed forces are easily rallied. But when one polling district strains every nerve in a contest and polls every rote available, while in another the known friends of Conservatism are apathetic and hardly trouble to record their votes, there can be but one result—defeat, and when the occasion again arises the former district is hardly likely to exert itself, and the party is for aver disunited and weak. Again Conservatism sometimes appears in the most modest guise, timid and retiring. This is perhaps the most provoking phase, and those labouring under it should remember that there is nothing to be ashamed of in an honest principle, and that even in Radical Carmarthenshire their convictions are shared by at least a third of their fellow electors, a number that will be largely augmented as soon as they can be induced to show a bold front with courage to uphold their opinions. Fortune never favours the faint-hearted. Our local Conservatives must learn to work together and boldly and patiently seek to win the smiles of the fickle goddess.

Society atio personal. Mrs Bate and family, Gellidywyll, are staying at Langland Bay. Major Bate has just returned from Ireland, where he has been the guest of the Lord Chancellor in Dublin, and whilst there had the unexpected compliment of receiving a visit from some of his tenants in co. Mayo, wishing to thank him for all the consideration he has shown them for the last ten years. Another Welsh College lady has taken the degree of M.A. This honour has fallen upon Miss Foxall, who has been placed second on the list of successful candidates for the M.A. degree in philosophy, London. Miss Foxall entered the University College, Cardiff, in 1887, and took her B.A. degree in London in 1888. Here is an account of the manner in which a hero .,hom Bismarck was commissioned to decorate with the Iron Cross of the First Class discomfited the Chancellor's attempt to chaff him I am authorized," said Bismarck to him, with that liking for playing jokes which has been so strong through his career, am authorized to offer you a hundred thalers instead of the cross." How much is the cross worth ? asked the soldier. Three thalers." 11 Very well, then, your Highness I'll take the cross and ninety-seven thalers." Bismarck was so surprised and pleased by the ready shrewdness of the reply that he gave the man both the cross and the money. # The largest known pearl belongs to the Shah of Persia. It is nearly three inches in length, and is shaped something like a pear. The Shah is reported to possess, besides this gem of enormous value, a necklace made up of the most exquisite pearls, each of which is as large as a well developed hazel nut. Baron Huddleston, at the Essex Assizes, pointed out that a man was not a patch on a woman when it comes to telling a lie and sticking to it. His lordship, in a case in the Nisi Prius Court, said that the wife of defendant had concocted very much of the story upon which their case rested. "More than half a century's expel ience," added the Baron, "has shown me that a man will generally hesitate at an untruth, but a woman is unfortunately more cunning than a man, and will continue to baffle the strictest inquiry." In another case, a French young lady who lisped English rather prettily was dismissed with the compliment that she was an ornament to the witness-box, but not useful. *#* A list of the libraries which have been founded by Mr Andrew Carnegie shows that the Iron King has already spent in providing free reading for the people. His benefactions in America are the Alleghany City Library, £ 00,000 Carnegie Library, Braddock's, Johnstown Library, £ 8,000 Pittsburg Library, £ 200,000 and in Scotland the Carnegie Library at his native place, Dunfermline, which cost 1:8,000, and the Edinburgh Public Library, which was R50,000, not to mention large contributions to z, other libraries. Mr Gerwyn Jones, of Pantglas, has been elected y z=) a member of the Royal Yacht Squad roil. We congratulate Mr Jones on having steered clear of the rocks and shoals that guard the entrance to this most select of yacht clubs. Mr J. C. Harford has returned to Falcondale. # # We are glad to notice that J. M. Child, of King Edward's School, Grantham, has obtained an open scholarship at Jesus College, Cambridge, of £40 z," cl a year tenable for three years, and also a School Exhibition of C30 for the same period. He is the youngest son of thelate Mr JamesMark Child, J.P. and D.L., for the counties of Carmarthen, and Pembroke, and was formerly at Haverfordwest Grammar School. John Felix Rogers Lewis, of Carmarthen, and nephew of Mr J. E. Rogers, of Abermeurig, who had been ailing for some time, died suddenly at his residence on Sunday last. The deceased leaves a widow and one son, eight years of age, to mourn his loss. His remains were removed yesterday by the 3 o'clock train for Abermeurig, and will be buried to-morrow (Friday) at the parish churchyard, Nantcwnlle.

CARMARTHEN. CARMARTHEN COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday there wras no business of public interest I at these sessions. The magistrates present were Messrs Grismond Phillips, and C. W. Jones. I CARMARTHEN FLOWER SHOW.—The first prize for the basket of wild flowers at this show was awarded to Mrs Miles, Abergwili, and not to Mr Forbes as reported last week. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT. The Bethel (Johnstown) branch of Water-street Calvinistic Methodist Chapel had their outing last Monday to the much favoured resort—Llanstephan. The weather was fine, and the scholars could not but have enjoyed themselves, as indeed everyone at Llanstephan seemed to have done that day. SALVATION ARMY.—The anniversary services of the Army at Carmarthen will be held on the 16th, 17th, and 18th inst. A circular is being distributed signed by the secretary, treasurer, and Capt. Dyer, inviting all to attend their meetings, and asking for a subscription to clear off a debt of 210, now owing on the local branch. We sincerely trust that they will succeed in their efforts, as no religious body in Carmarthen is more deserving of support. Fine raiment for the body is not required to win their smiles, and gain their attention. The house of their God is open to all, and its best seats at the serviceof the poorest. All are made welcome. No one has ever been seen at the door patiently waiting for the liesure ufan official to show him with the scantest courtesy to a seat. To be told there is no room for you here," or to be removed from your seat during service as if a trespasser, and driven to what is considered a humbler part of their temple, is never known, and would not be tolerated. May their example be followed by other places of worship in the town. CARMARTHEN BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—W ed- nesday Owing to its being Bank Holiday on Monday, these sessions were adjourned till Wednesday, when the magistrates present were Messrs J. Morris (in the chair), W. R. Edwards, T. Thomas (Wollfield), C. W. Jones and T. Eo Brigstocke.The 1st of September was tixed as the date of the general annual licensing meeting. -It being the special sessions for appointing two representative governors of the Carmarthen Grammar School, Mr C. W. Jones proposed that Viscount Emlyn and Mr Lewis Morris, Penybryn, the present governors be re-elected. He said the Bench ought to feel highly honoured that they were represented by two such men and as they had done so satisfactory, they (the magistrates) could not do better than re-elect them.—Mr W. R. Edwards seconded, and they were accordingly re-appointed.—The first case to he heard was that of Superintendent Smith against Win. Morgan, Union-street, Llanelly. Defendant was not present. P.O. T. Davies said that on Sunday, the 20th lilt., he saw defendant very drunk in Church Lane, committing a nuisance, and ad- dressing ladies who were going to Church. Some ten minutes later he found him lying by the Church door. IVitiiess turned him out into Priory street, and eventually locked him up. The Bench considered it a grave charge, and fined defendant 10s. and 10s. costs. — Wm. Owens, Dukes Yard, Priory-street, and Frederick Elias, Danybank, were charged by Superintendent Smith with having on the 20th ult. being unlawfully drunk in Spilman-street, and being guilty of riotous and disorderly be- haviour. The superintendent said that on the day in question he found the defendants fighting in Spilman-street. Each was covered with blood I and very drunk. Fined 10s. and costs. Joseph Lewis, Quay, fisherman, was fined 5s. including costs, for being drunk on the 26th ult. in Spilman- street. P.C. Thomas Jones proved the charge. -P.C. David Lodwick charged George Ray, Mill-street, labourer, with being drunk and dis- orderly on Saturday, 19th ult., in Mill-street. Fined 5s. and costs, and allowed a week to pay. PARKYVELVET GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND SCIENCE S(-!HOOL. -Air Henry Howells, the secretary, has just received the Government results of the class in mathematics in connection with the above school. Of the 23 presented 19 passed 5 of whom obtained First class one of which is a First in the advanced or second stage. This was won by Miss K. L. Griffiths, neice of Mr Thomas, Tanylan Farm, Ferryside, whose name has al- ready appeared twice in our columns as one of the favourites of Prize certificates," but to obtain a First class in advanced stage of mathematics, is no mean merit. It is the first obtained by any of Mr Thomas' pupils though on several occasions he has presented truly able and prepared candidates. The names of those who have obtained First or prize certificates are Earnest M. Taylor, son of Taylor, supervisor, Llewellyn Powell, Abercarne, Swansea Valley Edgeworth Williams, Cwrtmawr, Llanybri W. Lloyd Davies, Broad Oak, Golden Grove. OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL SCIENCE AND ART.— The following pupils passed in mathematics. Stage II. (Euclid, Algebra, and Trigonometry), E. Williams, Carmarthen E. Griffiths, Gelly B. 0. Phillips, Green Hill W. W. P. Lewis, Ferryside Stage II. (Arithmetic, Algebra, and Euclid), T. Richards, Waungocheu J. Francis, Llandre E. Morris, G. Webbe, Thomas Hughes, Trelech G. Rees, Llangendeirne David Jones, Bwlchnewydd D. T. Williams, Tyrnest John Killa, Thomas Tudor, Hebron Thomas Davies, Talley E. E. Isaac, Carmarthen J. Walters, Student P. L. Daniel, Carmarthen J. Griffiths, Pontantwn John Griffiths, Cad wgan J. F. Whyte, Carmarthen D. Davies, Rhiw- dywjil D. L. Edwards, Carmarthen W. J. Davies, Clyngwyn Dewi Evans, St. Clears J. R. Rees, Pensarn W7. Davies, Llandilo John Davies, Student and W. J. Jenkins, Student. LOCAL SUCCESSES DURING BANK HOLIDAY WEEK.—Carmarthen folks seem to have been lucky in their competitions this week. At the Kidwelly Eisteddfod, on Monday, the Vale of Towy Juvenile Choir, under the leadership of Mr George Rees, Priory-street, Carmarthen, were awarded the prize for the part song," Storm the Fort of Sin;" the Myrddin Glee Party, for the best rendering of the glee, Hush thee, my Baby," the conductor (Mr T. Jones, Caer- alaw,") being invested by Miss Griffiths, London House, Kidwelly and the Carmarthen United Choir, again conducted by Caeralaw," (invested by Mrs Evans, Welllield), for the best production of "Ffaarwel i ti, Cymru fad." The other choirs in the latter competition were those of Cwmam- man and Pentre Estyll. At the Haverfordwest Athletic Sports, on the same date, J. H. Spurry, Carmarthen, won three 2nds, and J. E. Davies, Spilman-street, Carmarthen, three 3rds, in cycle racing; J. Lewis, Carmarthen, one 1st and one 3rd in foot racing W. E. Evans 2nd prize in the mile flat race George Lewis, King-street, 1st in 120 yards flat race and Fred. Morgan, Picton-place, two ords in hurdle and foot racing. At the Burry Port Regatta we see that William IeeR, (uay, carried off the 1st prize with his boat "Nana;" in the two-oared boat race, and also the 1st and 2nd prizes in the handicap gig race (gigs not exceeding 30ft. in length), the former with his little gig "Ada" and the latter with 11 zzl Hilda." At the same regatta the 200 yards swimming match was won by John Williams, formerly of Mill-street; and J. Jones, Carmar- then, took 3rd prize in the same competition.

LAUGHARNE. 1. O. ODDFELLOW'S ANNIVERSARY.—The Odd- fellows, in full regalia, and with a pretty show of gay-coloured flags, and bannerettes, presented quite a brilliant and imposing sight, on the occasion of the celebration of their anniversary on Wednesday. At about 11.30 in the afternoon, the members mustering nearly sixty in number, assembled at the Ship and Castle Inn. From here they started in procession to attend Divine Service at St. Martin's Church, headed by the band of the 1st V. B. Welsh Regiment, under Bandmaster John Jones, which played admirably. An appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. W. H. Harrison, B.A., and Mrs Matthew Jones, presided at the organ. After the service, the Company paraded the town passing through the grounds of Glvnymor, and Laugharnc Castle en route. In the afternoon, the members, together with many visitors (about 100 all told), partook of a really excellent dinner in the new dining room, the caterers being host and hostess Griffiths. This magnificent room was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the superb catering calls for high encomiums. The room was tastefully decoratedjwith bunting, banner- ettes and mottoes. The lodge is in a most flourishing condition. It has gone up by leaps and bounds, and has 72 members on the roll. The Rev. W. H. Harrison, B.A., presided at the dinner, and was supported by the Rev. J. M. Jones, as vice-president After the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair. The Royal toasts were received most enthusiastically, the band playing the National airs. In proposing the Army and Navy," the rev. chairman remarked that we should remember that we could not do our work in peace at home but for the Army and Navy. They contributed to make England respected and honoured in all parts of the globe. (Applause). The toast was accorded in musical honours, the company singing with enthusiasm, The Red, White and Blue."—The band here played Rule Britannia." Mr Frederick Williams (the secretary), in reading the statement of accounts, said that, although the past exceptional winter had proved a draw on their resources, yet they were in a splendid financial condition. (Applause). By the end of the year, he thought, they would have C500 to the good (loud applause). They were not like the man who, in speaking of his wife, said she was getting worser and worscr (laughter). They were doing uncommonly well, and getting better and better (applause). The following is the balance sheet, for the year ended December 31st, 1889 :— Amount of sick and funeral fund, 1435 Is. lid. amount of management fund, t-5 13s. 3id. cash in Post Office Saving's Banks, £ 437 fls. 8d. cash in treasurer's hands, ,£:3 5s. (jd. Mr W. 11. Saer, in felicitous terms, proposed "Success to the "Loyal Abereorran Lodge," Mr W. C. (irifliths suitably responded on behalf of the Lodge, and the toast was drunk with enthusiasm. "Abercorran," in feeling terms, rose to propose a toast, which, lie was sure, would be received with great enthusiasm by every loyal brother in the Lodge. It was a name much beloved, highly honoured and thoroughly respected byJall in our little town. He had pleasure in proposing the Health of the vicar of Laugharne" (loud and continued applause). —The Rev. Chairman, in responding, thanked them for their very kind reception of the toast. He was sure it would give his father grout pleasure to hear of it. The vicar was an honorary member of their society, and took the greatest possible interest in its welfare, but, at his time of life, and through having to be care- ful of exposure to draughts and other things, he was unable to be present. The rev. gentleman concluded by thanking all present for the exceed- ingly kind way in which they had drunk the vicar's health (loud applause). Mr W. H. Saer read the following impromptu verse on the vicar :— Our worthy Vicar bless His works crown with success Prolong his days. To him Thy strength and grace E N tell (I may nought efface His Nvork" light up his face With heavenly rays. --The toast "Host and Hostess" was duly honoured and responded to. The postprandial proceedings were of a most brotherly, harmonious, and sociable character, and with good songs, and excellent instrumental music, the time passed most happily and merrily. It must be candidly admitted that this year's oddfellows, turn out," has been the most pleasant and successful one ever attended.

LAUGHARNE REGATTA. MONDAY, AUGUST lltli. Programme includes race for Yachts not exceeding six tons, and Obstacle Swimming Race. Entries close on Tuesday, August 5th —T. RICHARDS, Hon. Sec.—Anvr.] LAMPETER. LLOYD EDWARDES V. TAKRAY AND Al OOD. -At the Glamorganshire Assizes on Wednesday (before Mi-Justice Stephen), Mr T. Lloyd Edwardes, solicitor, Lampeter, brought an action against the above named defendants for professional services. The claim was for JE27, and there was a counter claim for R250 for loss sustained through alleged negligence and unskilfulness in failing to get the time extended for delivering a statement of defence in an action for E127 upon a promissory note. Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr Edwardes) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Abel Thomas for the defendants. Verdict was given for the defendants, with damages E50 on the counter claim. VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting of the rate-payers of the parish was held on Saturday the 2nd instant. Mr John Morris, one of the orerseers presided, who stated that it had been convened by him pursuant too a resolution passed at a former vestry for the purpose of nominating an assistant overseer in the room of Mr Evan Davies deceased. The following persons were nominated, namely, Mr John Edwards, 8, College- street; Mr William Davies, Railway House; and Mr John Evans, Alaospwll- A show of hands having taken place, a demand was made for a poll which the chairman decided should take place on Saturday next between the hours of one and half-past nine in the afternoon. Towx COUNCIL. Saturday, present Alder- men T. Lloyd, mayor; J. W. Evans, Medical Hall and D. Lloyd, Dolgwm House Councillors W. Jones, Black Lion Hotel; T. Owen, Station-terrace; D. T. Davies, Eurfaen Hall and T. H. R. Hughes, Ncuaddfawr.-Tlie Town Clerk was directed to write to the town clerk of Aberystwyth, and ascertain whether the Aberystwyth Corporation could supply this borough with concrete pavement.—Resolved un- animously that the bye-laws as to fines on re- fusal to serve office be adopted, and if necessary sent for approval, viz. (1) Every Alderman or Councillor who shall be elected to the office of mayor of the borough, and shall not accept or after acceptance shall resign such office shall pay to the council a penalty or fine of to. (2) Every person duly qualified who shall be elected to the office of Alderman, Councillor or Auditor of the said borough, and shall not accept or after ac- ceptance shall resign such office shall pay to the council a penalty or fine of £1. It was resolved that the appointment of collector of rates should take place at the next meeting, and Mr D. T. Davies' motion postponed to the next meeting.— It was also resolved that the question of public lights be considered at the next meeting, and on the proposition of Alderman Evans, seconded by Mr 1). F. Davies, that the fee to the polling clerk at contested elections be 15s.

GLAMORGANSHIRE ASSIZES. In the libel action reported in another column, the name of the plaintiff should have been Thomas Morgan Jones, and not Thomas Morgan.

EAST CARMARTHENSHIRE. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Conserva- tive Association was held at Llandilo on Saturday last. The question of the vacancy in East Car- marthenshire was under discussion. It was resolved that the division should not be contested.

THE ltAILWAY CRISIS IN WALES. Up to the present time the differences which have arisen between the Taff Vale Railway I-Illiymiiey, and Barry Railway Companies, and their servants, have not been settled. Summarised 141 briefest form says the South Wales Echo of Thursday evening. "The position of affairs is that the relations of the dockers with their employers had become more critical that the railway men ceased work as their individual turns of duty expired that communication, initiated by an intermediary, between Mr Inskip (chairman of the Taft Vale Railway Company) and Mr Harford (the men's general secretary) designed to lead to a meeting between those gentleman that an enthusiastic meeting of the dockers wa»addressei by Mr Tillett, who has arrived in Cardiff and taken direction of affairs and that the Ship- owners' Association has formally expressed approval of the action of the united directors on the previous day." Including porters, etc., who are necessarily idle because of the strike, over 2,000 men on the railways are at a standstill. The numbera who have directly given notice are Taff Vale Line, 1,082 Rhymney, 184 Barry, 21.7 total, 1,483.—The dockers are being set idle as they clear oil' the coal which has accumulated in the dock sidings, so that every hour adds con. siderably to the number out of employment. At half-past ten on Thursday morning another meeting of representatives of the directors of the three railway companies was held at the Taft" Vale Railway Company Offices, but ncfthing definite was done.

MARKETS. PROVISIONS. MONMOUTH, Saturday.—There was a good attendance at our market to-day, and trade all round was fairly brisk. The supply of dressed poultry was in excess of the demand, owing no doubt to the hot weather prevailing, farmers killing and dressing for markets held earlier in the week. Quotations as follows Fresh butter Is Id per lb. Hen's eggs, 14 for Is. Dressed poultry—fowls, 4s to 5s 6d per couple. BUTTER. CORK, Wednesday. Ordinary Firsts, 74s Seconds, 66s Thirds, 60s Fourths, 50s. Kegs Thirds, 57s. Mild Cured Firkins: Superfine, 83s Fine, 74s Mild, 00s. Number in market: 1,247 firkins, and 311 mild. CARMARTHEN, Saturday. Butter market: There was a fair supply of cask butter at our market on Saturday last, which sold at from 9d to 9id per lb. fresh market pound butter, Is t. Is Id. Cheese market: A small supply of cheese, which sold at from 18s to 20s per cask, according to quality.

BIRTHS. CAMPBELL-DAVYS.—On the 3rd inst., at Neuadd- fawr, Llandovery, the wife of R. Campbell. Davys, of a son. DAVIES.—August Gth, at 35, Lammas-street, Car- marthen, the wife of David Davies, Marble Works, of a son. JEFFREYS.- On July 10th, at Bridge-street, Haverfordwest, the wife of Frederick Jeffreys, carver and gilder, of a daughter. .J OES.Un the 30th June, at ii, James-street, Roath, Cardiff, the wife of Mr Latimer Jones, compositor, of a daughter. DEATHS. LEWIS.n-UIl the :3rd inst., at Dysgwylfa Houso, Welliield-road, in this towir, John Felix Rogers Lewis, nephew of .1. E. Rogers, Esq., Abermeurig;, Cardiganshire, aged 31. I JONES,—August 3rd, at 28, Car- marthen, John Jones, woollen manu- facturer, aged 71 years. JONES. July 21st, at Wellfield-road, Carmarthen, Beatrice, infant child of P.C. Jones, No. 8, aged 7 weeks. I JONES.July 27th, at West Orchard, Coventry, ) Mr Isaac Jones, cittrier (formerly of this town), aged 81 years.