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CARMARTHEN BAY FISHERY J BOARD.
CARMARTHEN BAY FISHERY J BOARD. The annual meeting of the Board of Conser- vators of the Towy Fishery district' was held in the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Monday afternoon, the members in attendance being —Captain John Morris (chairman) His Honour Jtidge Bishop, Dolgarreg Mr Herbert Peel, Taliaris Colonel Richardson, Glanbrydan Park Mr P. Thursby- Pelham, Abertnarlais Park Mr S. H. Owen, Hill, Narberth Capt. T. Brook, Tenby Mr M. L. W. Lloyd-Price, Bryiicothi Key R. G. Lawrence, Middleton Hall Mr C. E Morris, Penbryn Mr J. Beynon, Trewern Mr Morse, Llandawke Mr D. Stephens, Arlais Mr Stephens, Cnedybrnin; Mr J. LI. Thomas, Tanlan Mr Parcell Rees, Mr James Davies, Mr Wm. Davies, Mr E. A. Rogers, Mr W. R. Edwards, Rev D. Cadvan Jones and Mr David Lewis, Carmarthen Mr D. L. Jones, Derlwyn Mr Lewis, Meiros Hall together with Mr Jonah Davies (solicitor, deputy clerk), and Mr R. Ll. Williams (superintendent of water bailiffs). A OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. Capt. Morris was unanimously re-elected chair- man, and Mr Herbert Peel was appointed vice- chairman. FISHERIES DISTRICT, The Clerk read a communication from the Board of Trade relative to the creation of the Milford Haven Sea Fisheries District, and it was pointed ouc by the authority above that none of the powers of the conservators were curtailed by it, nor their interests affected. However, if the board desired to make any observations on the draft order which accompanied the letter, they should be forwarded to the department not later than the 8th of February.—A small committee was eventually formed to discuss the bye-laws before the same were- returned to the Board of Trade. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The executive committees annual report showed the receipts at the end of last year to be E844 19s lid, which included the balance of JE244 10a 2d carried over from the previous year. The receipts in 1890 and 1889 were J6797 15a lid and E706 1:3d 3d respectively. The expenditure for the year came to JE596 5s 9d, as against R545 17s Od and JL497 10s 7d in 1890 and 1889. Therefore there is now a balance in hand of E248 148 2d, The receipts for coracle nets and salmon rods had increased, whereas the seine ne, s and general licenses had decreased. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. The report of Mr R. L1. Williams, superin- tendent of water bailiffs (which was adopted). showed that the continued wet weather had kept the rivers high and fish had been able to run up almost continuously. The run of salmon and sewin had been the largest for some years and there was every prospect of a successful spawning season. Two cases of diseased fish had been reported. Both where hen fish and were found on Christmas Eve, one, unspawned, in theGwili, and the other, spawned, in the Cothy. During the quarter eleven persons had been proceeded against for offences against the Salmon Acts. Eight were convicted, one dismissed, and the charges against two "ere withdrawn. 11 11 REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Clerk stated that the cost of the election of the four representative members was £2 4s 6d, which sum the Board decided to pay. On the motion of Mr Beynon, the executive committee was re-appointed. A LONG-STANDING FISHERMEN'S GRIEVANCE REMOVED. The Chairman said they had now to consider the notice of motion given by Mr C. E. Morris, and to pass and make, if deemed expedient, a new bye-law as follows: — That in the Towy Fishery District the annual close season for fishing for salmon (except with rod and line) shall commence on the 17th September, and end on the 15th March following, both clays inclusive. Mr C. E. Morris, in bringing forward this motion once more, expressed a regret that it should be his unpleasant duty to have to submit it at all again to the board. He wished further to say that he would have been glad if it had fallen into mere competent hands than his, having regard to what had passed, and yet he did not think lie could have done anything more than he had done. When he undertook this duty some two or three years ago he did so with vary considerable anxiety for he anticipated that it was almost necessary to fall foul with persons with whom he wished to be on friendly terms, and he did not believe that any ingenuity of his c .uld avoid such a result, but he had very much pleasure in acknowledging that he was utterly wrong, because he had ne:er, since he had undertaken this duty, had an unpleasant word with anybody. He had been met at the board's meetings with unfailing courtesy and consideration and treaied at the worst, perhaps, as a very perverse and obstinate fanatic, but at all events a very sincere one. On the present occasion he did not think it was possible to avoid bringing forward this motion once more. He based his statement upon a reply received from the authorities giving the reason why they lefused the extended time on the last occasion. The reasons appeared to him to be so extraordinarily fallacious that he could not understand how they could have b-een written seriously by anyone. He would try to go through them from memory, as he had not his papers with him. One of the reasons piven was "The number of instruments used in the cipture of fish in this district." Considering that these authorities hid before them at the time they made that observation, ofticiil returns for three successive years, he t itally failed to understand how they could make such statement, because if they referred to the official statement of the Clerk they would find that in the years 1888 -89-90, the three first important items among the licenses had decreased every year. Therefore, there WHS less need for that observation in regard to 1890 than 1888 and 1889. The second reason was the stock of salmon." He supposed that that suggested scarcity, while as regards the season 1889—90, the sewin were extraordinarily plentiful, and in 1890-91 the salmon were exceptionally auundant. If the Board would refer to the local papers they would see that gentlemen up the river in all portions of the minor streams had been making extraordinary catches of salmon, many taking two or three in a morning. Then they heard that day from the head water- bailiff that he had never seen so many salmon in his life. In the face of that, where could be the sense in the second reason. The third reason contained an absolutely irrational statement. The authorities stated that if the Board asked fur this concession they would be attempting to commit a breach of the faith with the Tenby fishermen. Why, he himself, only two years aco, presented to the Board a petition signed by 120 Tenby fishermen asking for the very thing which the authorities above said it would he a breach of faith to ask for, In order to satisfy himself that he would be justified in making another attempt to get this concession he took the trouble to write for the Tenby fishermen's views. In reply to his enquiry, Mr Mathias Thomas, a recent conservator, stated I have seen several Tenby fishermen, none of whom could give me a clear explanation of the arrangement made in 1885—86, but chey all hope you will succeed in your efforts on their behalf for which they are extremely thankful." They had been rcpeatdly told at that Board that their object wss simply to kill the goose that laid the golden eg^s, and it was asked in a most perfect joke by a respected member: "Is it the lower nshermen that kill the goose that lays the ,'olden eggs And he (the speaker) said No. It was the people ill the upper waters, if there was a goose of that, de<cri| iioii. He based his statement upon what Mr Lawrence has recently mentioned in regard to the extraordinary poaching action near Llandilo. He had recently written to a person at Llandilo on this subject, and had received in reply very startlingstateuients. He was not allowed to make them public, but he most say they cor- roborated what Mr Lawrence had said, and showed that the mischief was done very much more at Llandilo than down here near Carmar- | then. If any n eg tec*. did exist up the river, he thought the upper proprietors were to blame, and the lower water fishermen should not suffer in consequence. He earnestly appealed to ;he Board to accept his njoliorl, If they did not, if he was alive, he proposed to go on asking that it be passed until his desire wa3 accomplished (applause). He believed he was asking for what was very moderate, and for what was simple justice and fair play. A very dear friend of his, who had only very lecently departed, had exercised his influence with the fishermen, and got them to consent to a reduction of a month to 15 or 16 days. He again earnestly requested that this modest request be granted and so save further annoyance, and convert the lower fisher- men from being in opposition to the law, and free the bailiffs, who are at present overworked, and induce the fishermen to help their officials to maintain the law (hear, hear) Mr David Lewis seconded the proposition and in the course of an appeal stated that other districts had a longer fishing season, and there- fore he could not see why the concession asked for thould not be granted. In conclusion the speaker said If you do not give us fairplay this time I tell you the same as Latimer Jones once stid Tlip, stones in the and the timber in the tree." shall cry against you in the day of judgment (great laughter). Mr E. A. Rogers in supporting the motion, I stated that they would be inducing the fisher- men to prevent others taking salmon during the spawning period _m Mr James Davies (emphatically) NV hat is the reason our fishermen do not get the same chances as other fishermen ? They are a numerous class, well-conducted and sober, and very seldom break the law. Why do not they have the same extension of time I Why should arbitrary powers be taken in their case? Let them have this little boon and then instead of having the curses of about 80 men you will get their blessings. I would much rather have one blessing than a thousand curses. Why do the nobility of the country at large wish to grasp all the power ? They want the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea—(loud laughter)—Why dont they in the name of common humanity extend their rights to those that deserve them. The fish in the waters were created for man and why do you grasp them ? I am sure it is not only ungentle- manly, but unmanly to do so. I like to lie inj head on my pillow and think I have done that what is right for my fellow man instead of grasp- ing all fur myself, and therefore I appeal to you to do to your fellowman as you would wish your fellowman to do unto you (hear hear, and laughter) Mr John Beynon, in moving a direct negative, stated that as a matter of fact there was no river in England or Wales similar to the Towy for which the time was extended. In the middle of September fish were not fit for the public market and some five or six years ago he received from Carmarthen on the 26th of August a salmon for a large luncheon party, but it was so bad he could not put it on the table. The board's object and that of the salmon laws was to increase the supply of fish for the public. Hence his con- tinued opposition to the motion. Mr James Davies asked if fish taken by the rod were better than those taken by the net. Mr P. Thursby-Pelham believed it was a real fact that by the latter end of August the lower waters of the Towy were swarming with sewin waiting to go up the river to spawn, and he con- tended that the Act was created for the better preservation of the fish for the people, and not for the special benefit of the fishermen or the holders of rod licenses. If, therefore, it be found that the taking of large numbers of fish in the lower waters at the time they ought to be allowed to go up to spawn was bad for the preservation of the food for the people, then on that ground and not on any class grounds, he stated that the ad- vocates of the fishermen were quit e wron, and he would support the direct negative. Mr James Davies again attempted to speak, but was ruled out of order by the chairman. The Rev D. Cadvan Jones, who, was also urged by the chairman to keep to the point, made an appeal similar to that of Mr Davies, adding that he would not be content with the extension asked for by Mr Morris, but would, if he had the honour of being a member of the Board in the future, bring foward a motion asking for the whole month and, whereupon, Mr M. L.W.Lloyd-Price said he was glad he had come to the botton of the matter, for judging by what the previous speaker had stated, the fisher- men would notevidently be satisfied with the extra 16 days, but would eventually clamour for a further extension. Mr C. E. Morris, interposing, wished to state that Air Price had conceived a wrong idea, and intimated that the fishermen would be satistiell if they got what he sought. Mr Lloyd Price, continuing, stated there was a very trite saying that "It is better to endure the ills we have, than to fly to others that we know not of." One of Mr Morris's principal a'guments seemed to be that there was a very large stock in the river. The stock, being so good, showed first of all that the preservation had been doing some good, and if they took away from the end of the season and put it on to the beginning, they would not satisfy Mr Morris's application. He would willingly grant that con- ces-ion. Mr Ilorris-Fiesli and blood could not go into the water then. Mr Lloyd Price did not think the season was shorter here than elsewhere, and he was con- firmed by Mr Beynon. Mr Morris—Give us instances. Mr Lloyd Price I think all the Irish rivers have shorter time than we have. Mr Beynon—The Teify has certainly six weeks more at the commencement of the season than this river, but at that time of the year there are no clean fish in the river. Mr Lloyd Price said it had been suggested that they wanted to get the fishermen on the pro- prietors' side. He was sorry to suppose that the fishermen were not lawful. They wculd have the old story of the Wye again if they did not mind. The Wye was once the finest salmon river in Wales, but it was now utterly spoilt owing to too long an extension. He appealed to the Board in the name of common sense not to pass the motion. Mr Stephens, Coedybrain, who lived among the fishermen of Ferryside, thought Mr Morri had been very moderate in his demand. Hcg would like to get the whole month. At Ferry- side Mondays and Saturdays were entirely lost to the men if the tides did not suit, and then they had only four days left in which to work for the maintenance of themselves and families. The months of April and May were of no use to them, as then the water was too cold for anyone to fish in. Mr Herbert Peel-The fish have been on the increase for the last six years. Why make an alteration with a chance of decreasing them ? Judge Bishop deprecated the idea of there being any difference between the upper pro- t!1 prietors, or as they were sometimes called the aristocrats, and the fishermen, for every man was an aristocrat if he conducted himself like a gent'eman and kept the law. He was with the fishermen, and wished them success. Some people in wishing to catch as many fish as they could trusted to God Almighty to send thsm more in future years. 011 that point there micyht be a difference of opinion. He would willingly give up his rod-fishing for the whole of Septem- ber if it would do the fishermen any good, because he thought that what was good for one was good for the other, but he objected entirely to the principle that directly they found the fish to be on the increase they should extend the time for fishing. He was glad to hear that the river was a very productive one for the public food, and he was anxious to keep it so. He would be very happy if the fishermen would increase their net subscriptions so as to enable the number of bailiffs to be increased. Then if they found an equal number of fish let them extend the time when it became reasonable. At present it would be to the interest of the Board and the fishermen if they allowed the system which had beeu in vogue so long to be followed. In the result 15 voted for the motion and 9 against it. I'he motion was, therefore, carried. The Board then rose.
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CARMARTHEN BANKRUPTCY COURT.
CARMARTHEN BANKRUPTCY COURT. SATURDAY. Before Mr T. Parkinson, registrar, and Mr Thomas Thomas, official receiver. RE PATRICK JAMES TOOHIU AND DANIEL LAWRENCE TOOHIG, trading as "Toohig Brothers," 50, St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen, china dealers. -The examination of the above was proceeded with, and it will be closed on Satur- day next subject to the signing of the notes. From the debtors' joint statement of affairs, it ap! earecl that their gross liabilities amounted to :2H3 17,1 3d, of which E292 4s 3d is expected to rauk for dividend. The assets were estimated at £ 45 Os 7jd, thus leaving a deficiency of £ 247 33 7Ad. The bankrupts alleged the causes of their failure to be competition in trade, in- terest on borrowed money, illness and death in family and heavy travelling expenses. They stated that they continued the business formerly carried on at the same address by their father, as china dealers, hawkers, and rag merchants. They had no capital to commence with. They also said that for some time, and especially during the last few months, they had sustained very heavy losses in damage caused by storms, and consequent heavy breakages in glass and china ware, etc., which were in the ordinary course of business taken to country fairs, &c. for sale. They had not kept proper books of account. R JOHN HUGHES, Plough Inn, Mothvey, Carmarthenshire, innkeeper, carpenter and builder.—This bankrupt was also examined. He attributed his insolvency to slackness in trade, bad debts, heavy law expenses, and heavy in- vestment in property, some of which had been for six years vacant. His statement showed his gross liabilities to be 2319 2s 9d, of which E158 Us 6d was expected to rank. His assets amounted to £ 138 0s 6d, leaving a deficiency of R20 118 The debtor commenced business about 28 years ago at Mothvey without any capital, and had never kept any books of account. Some years ago he purchased some cottag« property in Mothvey, upon which he had since expended a considerable sum in improvements, but the return from the property had not been sufficient to cover interest upon movies borrowed by way of mortgage on it. He estimated the equity of redemption to be worth £ 116.— The examination was adjourned to the 20th of Eebruary. R WILLIAM SAMUEL, B mcath. and Bronwydd Arms, Hhoshill, both in Pembrokeshire, general merchant and licensed victualler. This debtor was examined for the third time on Saturday. At his second examination he was asked the usual question whether he had disclosed the whole of his estate, to which he replied in the affirmative. It afterwards came to the know- ledge of the Official Receiver that he was possessed of a gold watch which he had not accounted for. He was directed to send the gold watch to the Official Receiver's office, but that ofticer only received a brass watch, value about 5s. It was found, subsequently, that the gold watch had been pawned. The debtor had also stated that, he had presented the watch to his brother-in-law, but that person said it was given him about the middle of October, a fortnight after the debtor had filed his petition. On Saturday the debtor said he valued the watch so much, as it had been given him by an old em- ployer, that he could not give it up, and he therefore palmed off the brass watch on the Court. He now threw himself on the mercy of the Court for the mis-statements he had know- ingly made.—The examination was adjourned for six months.
CARMARTHEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.…
CARMARTHEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fori nightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held on Saturday at the F nion Workhouse, when Mr J. Li. Thomas, Tanlan (V.C.), presided. RELIEF. The relief given during the 12th week, per the four relieving officers, amounted to £ 141 lis to 1,260 paupers, as against £151 4s 2d to 1,372 paupers during the 1st week of this quarter, E140 Is to 1,256 paupers, as against C146 7s 6 to 1,370 in the corresponding period last year, being a decrease since last year on the fortnight of £ 15 19a 8d and 226 paupers. ° VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. The Chairman, before proceeding" with the general business, said it was the wish of the meeting generally to pass a vote of condolence with the Royal Family on the recent sad death of the Diike of Clarence. It was unnecessary for him to say anything to recommend the vote, and he would simply propose that it be sent to the Prince of Wales. — Rev Wm. Thomas seconded. Chairman And I think we ought to pass a vote of condolence with Princess May, who is greatly to be sympathised with.—Rev W. Thomas Oh, yes, certainly. -Carried unanimously. Rev Wm. Thomas, in rising to propose a vote of condolence with the family of their late chair- man, Mr J. Evans, Alltycadno, said he always found Mr Evans a gentlemanly and very efficient person. The vote was as follows That we, as members of this Board, do sincerely sympathise with the relatives of our late worthy and respected chairman, Mr John Evans, llltycadno, who had been a member of the Board for 54 years and vice chairman for over 20 years, and who always acted as a very agreeable and efficient officer in everything he did." It was a great loss to them as a Board and to the county generally. Mr Evans was one of the most successful tenant farmers in the county. It was a treat to see his stock, which was exceedingly ood all round. He had picked out his stock at great expense from all counties in England, and had sold his cattle and sheep for the benefit of other farmers in Car- marthenshire. If it had not been for the enter- prising spirit of Mr Evans, the stock of many farmers in the county would not be so good as they were at present (hear, hear). — Mr Thomas Thomas, Wellfield, seconded. Ever since he had sat as a guardian, Mr Evans had studied the in- terests of the poor in the Union. He had en- deared himself to all, and all appreciated the kindly way in which he filled the office of chair- man in the place of Mr John Hughes. It was sad to think that he had passed away, and Mr John Hughes with them still. Mr Rowland Browne (clerk) said he had known Mr Evans be- fore he had come on the Board, and he had always cordially helped him in his duties as clerk. He was by far the oldest member on the Board, and he had heard the deceased gentleman say that he had sat on the first Board ever created. He had been a member uninterruptedly without a contest, except for one year, and he seemed to be the father of his parish (Llangendeirne). He had always done his duty to the poor, and was very considerate with them. —The Chairman endorsed what had been said, and alluded to Mr Evans's faithfulness to the Farmer's Club, and all matters concerning agriculture. The vote was unanimously cl carried. THE BOARD'S FINANCE.—THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S BACKWARDNESS. The Clerk said the balance in the Bank amounted to £ (569 His 5d. Calls had been re- ceived from the County Council amounting to £ 625 4s 2d the Asylum bills came to £ 359 12s 8d; and the quarterly bills, including relief, were estimated at E700, making a total of £1,684 16s 6d. Deducting from this the balance in hand,- there remained an adverse balance of £1,015 Os 3d. The County Council owed the Board about £1,900 in all, £1,100 of which was due since last March. TheCounty Council had also made a call for technical education on the borough of Carmar- then, which had not been included in the above as there was a doubt whether the County Council could levy a rate for this borough. The Town Council had the power to levy such a rate, and if they paid the rate to the County Council, the Town Council may also levy one, so they would have to pay two penny rates instead of one. He would write to the Local Government Board con- cerning the matter. If the County Council had paid the zCl,100, the Board would have been on a tirm footing. Mr Jeremy (Abergwili): Why not act towards the County Council as they do to us I Mr Thomas (Llangain) The money due from the County Council is safe, I suppose (laughter).—Clerk Oh, yes. THE VACANT CHAIR. Mr Jeremy remarked that they ought to arrange for the election of a chairman. Mr Thomas Thomas There is a good man sitting in the chair now.—The Clerk was directed to issue circulars, announcing that the election would take place that day fortnight, to elected and ex-officio guardians alike, in order, as the Rev Wm. Thomas put it, not to make any invidious distinction.—The meeting then terminated.,
•-CROSS INN (CARM.) :.. :,'
CROSS INN (CARM.) HIGHWAY BOARD. -A meeting of the Cross Inn district Highway Board was held at the Pantglas Arms on Monday of last week, when the following members were present, viz. Col. Gwynne Hughes, chairman Mr D. Lloyd, Dryslwyn Mr W. Lewis, Grongar Hill; Mr H. J. Thomas, Llanfynydd Nlr W. W. Prosser, surveyor; and Mr W. Kirby, clerk.—The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed by the chairman. The district surveyor's cash account was examined, and found correct, and the wages books for the several parishes comprised in the district were produced. The same having respectively been duly submitted to the guardians of each parish. The treasurer's book was laid before and examined by the Board, and the clerk reported a balance against the treasurer of £124 12s. 3d. A cheque was also drawn on the treasurer in favour of the district surveyor for 280 to meet t lu current quarter's expenditure.
LLANLLAWDDOG.
LLANLLAWDDOG. HIGHWAY BOARD.-A quarterly meeting of this Board was held at the Sta and Pheasant, Llanllawddog, last Tuesday week, the 12th inst Members present—Major LI. Ll. Lloyd, Glan- gwilly (chairman); Mr Robert Richards, Llwyn- croes, Llanpumpsaint and Mr David Davies, Gilfachgoch, Brechfa (only a quorum), owing to the severe weather for other members to attend. Mr W. W. Prosser, surveyor, and Mr Thomas Alban, clerk, were also in attendance. The sur- veyor produced his quarterly accounts, which was a heavy one, and audited and found correct, and a cheque was given him for the current quarter towards road repairing. The clerk was ordered to write to the overseers of Llanllaw- ddog and Llanfihangel-Rhosycoru to pay into tht* bank the half-year Highway rate due last Novem- ber, forthwith. Resolved that the meetings should be held at 12 o'clock noon in future.
MYDRIM.
MYDRIM. SERVANTS' DINNER.—On Tuesday evening of last week a very substantial dinner was given to the servants of Penrheol and their friends. The com- mon opinion of the guests was that this year's dinner surpassed any former one. The tables were well loaded with the choicest viands for an excellent dinner. We need hardly sav that all enjoyed themselves immensely. On entering the commodious room, where the party spent the evening, none could fail to be struck with the ex- quisitely worked motto'Welcome on theoppositt. wall. The way in which the party was treated proved that the "Welcome" was a real one. After the tables were cleared a short, but well- selected programme of speeches, recitations, and music vocal and instrumental was gone through. This being over, those present enjoyed themselves in various and interesting games, and the time was whiled away very pleasantly. Before leaving, votes of thanks were accorded Col. and Mrs Howell, together with the Misses Howell for granting the servants this treat, and also to the servants for the kind manner in which the party was entertained—all being under the superintendance of Misses Phillips and Jenkins. The singing of the National anthem brought an exceedingly enjoyable evening to a close.
ST. CLEARS.
ST. CLEARS. SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of this association was held at Whit- land on Friday afternoon, the 15th inst., the Rural Derin presiding. There was a good attendance of the clergy, but it was not a con- venient day for many of the lay members to be present. Two delegates were appointed to represent the association on the Archiu-laconai Board of Education—the Rev Henry Jones, RJctur of Eglwys Cummin, and Mr John Davies, Bank House, St. Clears. The treasurer pre- sented his annual report and balance sheet, of which the following is a summary Two festivals had been held during the year, one in English at Laugharne, on May 27th, and one at Llan- hoidy in Welsh on St. Barnabus Day, June 11th The Riv W. Matthews catechised at Laugharne on the lives of E ijah and Elisha, and the Rev C. H. Davies, Diocesan Inspector, on the Church Festivals. At Llanboidy the Rev Nathaniel Thomas catechised on the lives of Elijah and Elisha, and the Rev D. D. Jones, St. Paul's, Llanelly, on the Church Festivals. All the examiners expressed themselves as highly satisfied with the result of the examination, and with the work that had been done in preparation for it. The different schools had honestly worked up the subjects, and bestowed much time and labour upon them. In this they had been encouraged by the occasional visits of the Rev J. E. Jones, Mr W. Lewis, Tavernspite, whose removal from the Deanery is a loss to the associ- ation, by Mr John Davies, St. Clears, and others. The training of the choirs had, as usual, been very efficiently carried out by the Rev W. Davies, Llanfihangel-Abercowin. Four quarterly meetings had been held at various centrei, at which subjects connected with both day and Sunday schools had bqen discussed, and the work of the sub-committee confirmed. A very pleasing feature of the year's work was the presentation to Miss Bowen Jones, the hon. secretary, of a silver tea and coffee pot with oak tray, in recog- nition of her valuable services to the association, and subscribed for by the members and other friends. The report concluded with a grateful recognition of the kindness of the friends of the association at Laugharne and Llanboidy in pro- viding tea and cake for schools after the services. The balance sheet showed that the receipts amounted to 26 19s., and the expenditure to C3 16s. gel., leaving a balance in favour of the association of £3 2s. 31. The recommendations of the sub-committee were then laid before the meeting, and, with one or two alterations, adopted. In the present year two festivals will be held, one in English at Amroth, by the kind invitation of the new Vicar, the Rev J. E. Jones, on Whitmonday, and the Welsh one at Mydrim, June the 14th. The Rev D. E. Williams, L'awhaden, and the Rev D. D. Jones, St. Paul's Llaneliy, will be invited to catechize' the former in English, and the latter in Welsh, One service only will be held at Amroth at 11.30 a.m. The subjects selected for the year's work are the fi st twelve chapters of the Acts of the Apostles, and the second half of Palmer's catechism. The Rural Dean in feeling terms alluded to the great sorrow that had befallen the Royal Family in the unexpected death of the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales and proposed that a vote of condolence be passed by the meeting and recorded on the minute book. This was seconded by Mr John Davies, and sup- ported by the Rev Henry Jones, and agreed to.
CONWIL, GAIU.
CONWIL, GAIU. SEASONABLE GIFTS The charity coal dis- tributed among the poor of this parish was pur- chased by means of the following donations Mrs Lloyd, of Brunant, R5 Lieut. Gen. Sir J. Hills-Johnes, V.C., R5 and the executors of the late Mrs Lloyd-Harries, ze3. Mrs Lloyd has also very kindly given a considarable sum in money and tea to 21 poor women over 50 years of age in the parish. SYMPATHY WITH FARMERS. With her usual unostentious generosity, towards all worthy objects, Mrs Morgan, Albert Mount, has again shown practical sympathy with the tenants, under the present depressed state of agri- culture, by returning (unsolicited) 10 per cent. on the half-year's rent due in September last. CHLORO-LINSEED," Cough Lozenges, post free 7d. OfChemistd. KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Isthuia and Bronchitis are immediately relieved jy it.
LLANWRDA.
LLANWRDA. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE. Mrs Vaughan Pryse-Rice, of Llwynybrain, in accordance with her annual custom, generously distributed a large quantity of coal, blankets, and dress material to the poor of the above parish last week. The recipients are desirous of acknow- ledging her great kindness and generosity, and feel exceedingly grateful for the appreciated gifts.
KIDWELLY.
KIDWELLY. THE LATE DUKE OF CLARENCE.— The sad ne ws of the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale only reached here by means of the evening papers on Thurseay evening, about 5.30. The Vicar, who also received a telegram contain- ing the news, immediately ordered the Church bell to be tolled. On Saturday, the Mayor (Capt. Harris) convened a special meeting of the Town Council, when a vote of condolence was passed and -At once wired to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and her Serene highness the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck. A reply in the following words was received by the Mayor in the course of the evening The Prince and Princess of Wales thank you and Town Council for kind sympit hy. -EQUERRY." On Sunday several pulpit references were made on the sad event, and throughout the town the greatest sympathy is felt for the Royal Familv and especially for the Princess. TEACHERS' TEA.At the English Wesleyan ou Friday evening, a teachers' meeting and tea was held.
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MANORDEILO. MAGIC LANTERN.—A free magic lantern enter- tainment was given at the Manordeilo school- room by Mr Edon Richardson, of Glanbrydan Park, on Monday evening, the 11th imt. The attendance was good, and the variety of views were much appreciated by the audience. The usual votes of thanks and the singing of the National Anthem concluded another of the plea.sant. entertainments given by members of the above family during the present winter season.
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ABERYSTWYTH. ) THE ABERYSTWYTH HARRIERS meet on Sa<ur- day, the 23rd, at Nanteos Finger Post, at 12. FIRE BRIGADE DINNER.— I'he annual dinner of the tire brigade under Captain Peake came off at Mrs Smith s Hotel on Saturday afternoon, when about 30 consisting of the brigade and friends sat down to a most sumptuous repast provided with Mrs Smith's well-known ability and liberality. Mr Oliver L. Roberts presided. The usual toasts were given and responded to by Messrs George Davies, Captain Peake, Oliver L. Roberts, P. Dyball and T. W. Powell, and several songs were rendered by members of the brigade. Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent. JeDra: BERESFORD'S TitA-NSFFRENCE.-The usual monthly County Court was held on Friday before Mr Judge Beresford. The few cases were of no interest. Mr John Jenkins the Registrar took occasion to refer to the rumour that was current regarding the transfer of his honour to the Derby circuit, and said he could, he believed, with authority contradict such statement and certify that there was no change contemplated in the judicial Bench of the Mid Wales Circuit, uid as far as he could judge no such change was tesired. Mr A. J. Hughes corroborated the atter remark on behalf of himself and the solicitors practising in that Court. There was nothing further from their wishes than that there should be any change. The observations of both the learned gentlemen were received with cheers by the public in court. Judge Beresford said he was much gratified by what had been said He had met with the most hearty reception throughout the circuit, and as long as the mutual good feeling which now existed between the Welsh people and himself continued it would be a matter of great regret for him to leave the circuit. He had been much amused by the way he had been transferred from one circuit to another, and should not be surprised to see next in the papers that he had been made jud40 of a superior court. With the exception of the rumours he knew nothing of the transfer. It had not been offered to him, and if it had he should have unhesitatingly refused it (cheers). DEATH OF MR. EVAX EVANS, MILL-STREET.— Another of the oldest inhabitants of this town passed away on Saturday last at the advanced age of 80. Mr Evan Evans had enjoyed a long healthy life until about a month ago, when he -vas seized with bronchitis from which he succumbed. He was attended to by Dr. Rowlands. He had carried on the business of shoemaker during his earlier life in a very successful manner until his retirement many years ago. He leaves a family of children all in re1 pectable positions, viz., Mrs William Jones, Mill-street, where he died, Capt. John Evans of the Hope barque, Mr Evan Evans, solicitor, md Mr James Evans, town inspector. Deceased was one of the eldest deacons of the Tabernacle Chapel. having been in office for 24 years, and the church will deeply feel his loss. The remains were interred in the Cemetery on Thurs- day (yesterday) and the funeral was very numerously attended. DINNER TO RAILWAY EMPLOYEES. This dinner was given on Friday night at the Talbot Hotel, when about 120 of the employees of the two lines and their friendt sat down to a splendid repast provided by Mr and Mrs Jones. The •diair was tilled by John Morgan, Esq., J.P., merchant. After the removal of the cloth, the chairman in giving the loyal toast, most feelingly referred to the great and sad loss we had suffered, and the toast was drank in silence. All the company joined in sympathy. In proposing the toast of the railway employees, the chairman b »re testimony to the courtesy and respect he had always received at the hands of all the officials. Mr Kilvington in responding, remarked that he had been 13 years on the station, and had met with every forbearance and kindness iNUl everybody, and obedience from his sub- ordinates whatever orders he gave they were executed without demur, and he was glad to say that they all worked together in harmony and mutual good-will, especially during the pressure of work in the summer season, and he thanked them all. Mr Dyball in proposing the Cambram Railway Employees bore the same testimony as the chairman had expressed. At the conclusion, Mr Dyball proposed the health of the chairman, who responded and proposed the health of the host and hostess to which Mr Jones responded. The excellent dinner and prompt attendance were especially eulogised. Communications apologising for inability to attend were read from Mr Vaughan Davies, the chief constable, the deputy chief constable, Messrs R. Rowland Jones, W. F. Young, Mr Hugh Hughes, and others. Songs were given by Mr Robert Roberts, schoolmaster, Dolgelly Mr C. H. Lewis, Oswestry Mr T. H. Joues, Terminus Mr T. H. Evans, New-street the Chairman, Mr Richard Owen, Mr Dyball, Mr Charles Jones, and others. The evening was altogether spent in a most convivial manner until midnight. THE ELECTORAL ORGANIZATION.—In accor- dance with an order of the County Council it appears that the parliamentary polling districts have now become co-terminous with the electoral divisions. This eutails immense work re-con- stituting the committees and officers in the districts as now formed, and in establishing the machinery in the additional localities. There are now 44 polling places instead of 35, out of which there will be only nine that will remain in statuquo. Mr E. H. Davies, Conservative agent, is busily engaged in performing the work, and it is hoped he will receive every assistance and co-operation that the Conservatives and Unionists can possibly afford in every parish, for the campaign is at hand, and energetic prepar- ation is absolutely necessary. At Llanilar, on the 15th, a meeting was held at the Falcon Inn, with Dr Hughes in the chair. Notwithstanding the weather, above twenty influential freeholders attended, and they were quite unanimous and enthusiastic. Out of those present a sub-com- mittee was named to fix upon the most eligible candidate for the County Council for that dis- trict. A meeting was also held at Bow-street on the 12th. Several from the immediate neigh- bourhood came together, but the weather was so bad that it was impossible to expect anyone to travel the roads on that night, and the business was accordingly adjourned for a fortnight. DEATH OF MR. JAMES GRIFFITHS, NATIONAL SCHOOLMASTER. On Thursday last, when the sad intelligence of the death of the Duke of Clarence on that morning was the subject of general conversation and interest, it was announced here early in the afternoon that a gentleman more personally connected with a great many people in Aberystwyth had passed away at 2.15 p.m. We refer to Mr Griffiths, the master of the National school. The deceased suffered a protracted and painful illness, but was able to go about and intermittently attend to his duties until the Christmas holidays. The immediate cause of death was bronchitis, and the occur- rence is very deeply regretted by a very numerous circle of friends and old pupils. The deceased was 57 years of age, and had held the position of head-master of the National school, with great success, since the year 1865, to which he was appointed during the vicariate of Chan- cellor Phillips, then Vicar of LIanbadarnfawr, and Incumbent of Aberystwyth. He completed his education at St. Mark's College, Chel ,ea, in 1852 and 1853, and was one of the first head-master under the Education Act. Before he was appointed to Aberystwyth he held that position at Narberth, Hereford, and other important centres. He was a native of Pem- broke. The funeral took place at the Cemetery, Aberystwyth, on Tuesday afternoon, and was numerously attended. The Rev J. H. Protheroe and Rev W, Evans very feelingly officiated at the residence, in the Cemetery Chapel, and over the grave. The deceased for many years held the position of permanent secretary of the Lodge of Oddfellows, and was the present Grand Master of the Aberystwyth district. A con- tingent of the Order acted as bearers. Deep sympathy is universally felt for the bereaved and childless widow of the deceased. THE PRIMSOSE LEAGUE.—On Thursday even- ing the public meeting at the Old Assembly Room, of which we gave a short notice in our last, was very well attended, but not nearly so fully as under other circumstances it would un- doubtediy have been, and which we would desire. The weather prevented a great number who otherwise would be present, because it was ab- solutely dangerous to walk I h streets on account of their slippery stare, owing to the frost. Another reason was that it was considered and t reported the meeting might be deferred because of the melancholy intelligence that had reached us of the mournful event that had occurred that morning. We cannot refrain, however, from mentioning a further cause of the paucity of attendance, and that is, the disregard of such an advantageous occasion by both the authorities aud members of the Conservative Club. It seems no attempt whatever was made to induce the young men of the Club to avail themselves of the privilege of listening to the best exposition of our principles as Conservatives and Unionists and also as Christians as was ever delivered in Aberystwyth. They never can meet with such an educational privilege touching the present position of our country as was disregarded on this occasion. The chair was taken at 8 o'clock by Mr Thomas Griffiths, J.P. The room had been decorated with flags and emblems bearing such mottoes as Union is Strength," "Success to the Primrose League," Peace°with Honour," Beaconsfield," &c. The Chairman, in opening proceedings, at once feelingly referred to the sad news they had that day received in the an- nouncement of the death of the Duke of Clarence, and if it were not for the presence of so many eager faces the meeting weuld not be continued. In view of the melancholy occurrence he asked Mr Ellis Morgan, the local secretary of the League, to propose a resolution, whereupon Mr Ellis Morgan moved- That this meeting. held in connection with the Aberystwyth Habitation of the Primrose League, desires to record the deepest sorrow at the very distressing intelligence of the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avon- dale, and desires to express its heartfelt sym- pathy with their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales in their terrible bereave- ment." This was seconded by Mr Powell, and adopted unanimously. Miss Rae kindly gave a voluntary on the piano, but no further music or any part of the entertaining programme provided was further proceeded with.—The Chairman having made some further appropriate remarks bearing upon the objects of the Primrose League, introduced by Mr G. W. Robbins, the principal secretary, who, after expressing his deepest sym- pathy with the object of the resolution they had just adopted, gave a detailed account of the rise, objects, and wonderfui progress of the League since its formation, resulting in its present posi- tion and influence in the country, having its habitations in all parts of the Empire, and num- bering 1,047,000 enrolled members. He strongly urged activity and energetic work to combat such false statements as those recently made by Mr Osborne Morgan, M.P., Mr Lloyd George, M.P., Mr Mundella, M.P., and especially that of Mr Morley, the ex-Irish Secretary, with regard to the House of Lords, who stated that the only trouble its members had ever taken was the trouble of being born. The speaker specified the majority of members constituting the Upper House, who had attained that honourable dis- tiuction respectively for their great public ser- vices to the nation in war, politics, arts, science, literature, &c., and he explained what an indis- pensable safeguard such an upper chamber had always proved on behalf of the public, and espe- cially the working and labouring classes of every denomination. The address was listened to most attentively and with marked appreciation. The Chairman then called npon Mr W. R. Anthony, the delegate from the Grand Council of the League, who also most pathetically joined in the deep sorrow that was felt by all of them on that day through the death of the Duke of Clarence, so sudden at so early an age, and under such heartrending circumstances. He then powerfully and most fluently vindicated the general position and wide principles of the Primrose League against its detractors, and especially explained why they supported the present Government. He referred to the charge brought against them of coercion, and detailed facts to prove that there existed far more stringent coercion in Ireland during the ministry of Mr Gladstone than there did under the Crimes Act of the present Minis- try, instancing 1,000 people having been incar- cerated and detained for months by the former without any form of trial whatever, and who had 6,207 crimes recorded against 1,750 of the Union- ist Government during an equal space of time and we had by the present time pacified the country. He proceeded to contrast the legisla- tion of the so-called Liberal Government with that of the present Unionist, especially as regarded the welfare of the labouring classes, taking each class in detail. The working men in the towns by the improvement of their dwellings- the agricultural labourers by the Allotments Acts and Free Education the miners by the Mines Regulation Acts, and the sailors by the Merchant S h i ppillg Acts, He dilated upon our present home, colonial, and foreign policy; upon our nnauce and retrenchment in expenditure, show- ing that Mr Gladstone had enormously increased our taxation, whereas under Mr Goschen the same had been steadily reduced. As to our foreign policy, we were at peace with all nations, while under Mr Gladstone we had unceasing and and disastrous wars. Our Colonial policy was the union of tke Empire, and not disintegration, as was advocated by the Radicals. It was our object to uphold the supremacy of the British Empire in all parts of the world. Mr Anthony concluded his most eloquent address by severely criticising the celebrated Newcastle Programme in its different points, and appealed to his hearers at the next general election to support the Unionist candidate, and fight for our God, Queen, and country.—At the invitation of the Chairman no one came forward to ask any ques- tion or attempted to contradict any of the state- ments made hy the speakers.—Mr Ellis Morgan briefly made a few remarks, urging that more interest should be taken in the objects of the League by the members, and that those who were not members would come forward and join their habitation. He cordially thanked some special workers whom he saw present, but would not mention names. He proposed the thanks of the meeting to the two gentlemen who had favoured them with the great privilege of listening to them. Mr O. L. Roberts seconded. Mr Morgan thanked the Chairman, and was seconded by Mr Anthony in responding. Both resolutions were carried enthusiastically.—The Chairman having responded, the audience sang "God save the Queen" with pathos, and the meeting concluded with the distribution during the exit of the audience of interesting and most edifying leaflets, which may be had in both languages of Mr Morgan, the secretary, and other officers of the habitation.