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LOCAL NEWS. To CYCLISTS.—The new edition of the Cyclists Enquire Within," which contains a great deal of very useful information concerning free wheels, touring, &c., is now ready, and will be sent free by the pub- lishers (the British Cycle Manufacturing Company, 45, Everton-road, Liverpool) on application to them. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY EXCURSIONS. — The Great Western Railway advertise excursions to Car- diff for the Royal Show, day trips to Swansea, &c. Particulars are given in another column. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—The pulpit at the English Wesleyan Chapel was last Sunday morning occupied by the Rev E. U. Thomas, of the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, who riveted the attention of an ap- preciative audience by his delightfully original dis- course. EBENEZER WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Special services were held at this chapel on Sunday last in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The services were conducted by the Rev Thomas Jones, Pontypridd, and the Rev G. 0. Roberts, Tredegar. The rev. gentlemen also conducted a preaching service on Monday even- ing. All the services were well attended. MARKETS.—Carmarthen, Saturday. Butter (fresh), lOd to Is per lb cheese, 26s to 26s 6d per cwt eggs, 9 for 6d ducks, 6s 6d to 7s per couple fowls, 4s per couple chickens, 5s to 5s 6d per couple beef, 6d to 9d per lb veal, nd to 8d per lb lamb, 9d to lOd per lb mutton, 8d to 9d per lb pork, 8d to 8d per Ib wool, 8d to 9id per Ib potatoes, 5s per cwt. FURTHER SUCCESS OF THE ARROW."—Riders of the Arrow cycle (manufactured by Messrs Herbert Jones & Co.) have been very successful at recent sports. At Penygroes, Camber Griffiths was first in the one mile race, and held a similar position in the two miles, while Ludchurch took first and second prizes in the half-mile and one mile contests respective- ly. Both ride the Arrow." ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—In the morning and evening of Sunday last the Rev. James Bailey, of Newport (formerly of Shemeld),occupied the pulpit at the English Baptist Church on the occasion of the anniversary services, and delivered sermons to fairly large congregations. On the following evening the rev. gentleman conducted a prayer meeting and gave "A talk on George Whitefield the prince of open-air preachers." The large gathering listened to Mr Bailey's highly interesting discourse with great at- tention. WESLEYANISM.—The English Wesleyan minister stationed at Carmarthen in the year 1813 was Mr Joseph Cole. Carmarthen was then in the South Wales District." The Welsh Wesleyan cause was at that time included in the Welsh Missionary Dis- trict," the preachers at Carmarthen being Messrs John Jones, sen., and Morgan Griffiths. Although the ordained preachers had as much right then to the title Reverend as they have now, they seldom used it, being generally styled plain "Mr." Under the portraits in the official organ, the Methodist Maga- zine," they were for many years described as Mr preacher of the Gospel. It would be well if all min- isters of to-day, who are so tenacious of the prefix Reverend," could claim to be preachers of the Gospel." ALARMING DRAY ACCIDENT.—About six oclock on Tuesday evening, two horses attached to a waggon, the property of Buckley's Brewery, Ltd., were proceeding from the brewery yard when, by some unknown means, the horses became alarmed when near the Cambrian Arms and bolted'. The driver, James Richards, Pelican Inn, completely lost control of the animals, and instead of turning the corner by Barn's-row, they dashed into the wall near the Butchers' Arms. The shafts of the waggon were broken, but strange to relate the horses escaped un- injured, notwithstanding tne fact that their heads came in contact with the wall. The driver sustained injuries to his head and arm, and can be said to have had a wonderful escape. With assistance he was able to walk home, where he was medically attended by Dr Harries. SUCCESS OF CARMARTHENSHIRE MEN IN THE RHONDDA,—J. W. Thomas, International Stores, Pen tre (treasurer of the Rhondda Grocers Association), son of Mrs Thomas, Red Lion Inn, Llanddeusant, won the following prizes at the Rlioridda Grocers Exhib- ition held at the Drill Hall, Pentre, June 12th and 13th, 1901 (open to all)First prize for tea testing- fold medal and diploma, also first and second in win- ow dressing (Sunlight 8oap prize) rolled gold watch given by Messrs Lever Bros., Port Sunlight; also two minor prizes. It is a coincidence that he won the same prizes last year, with an additional prize for an essay. Mr S. S. Jamee, grocer, Ystrad, Rhondda, also did remarkably well, winning the first prize silver cup for a grocery window (given by Messrs Smith and Gregory, Bristol), and second for the best provision window. Mr James is a native of Llangadock, and a very promising young man. Mr D. H. Davies, Metro- politan Stores, Ystrad, Rhondda, hailing also from Llanddeusant, captured several prizes in window dressing, tea testing, etc. Carmarthenshire men were second to none on the whole. THE PRICE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. — At the Boar's Head Hotel on Saturday last Mr D. H. Thomas (of the firm of Messrs Lloyd & Thomas) offered a freehold farm in the parish of Llangunnock, called Nantygrove, the area of which comprises 39a. Or. 35p. The buyer, Mr William Evans, Hill House, Bishopston, Glam., paid £1,800 for the property, which includes a superior dwelling-house. The solicitor was Mr Rowland Browne, Carmarthen. Mr Thomas also offered Plasymaes, a freehold farm in Abernant parish (63a. 2r. 10p.), rented at £80 per annum. The lot was withdrawn at £1,750, and no more than JE490 was bid for the perpetual annuity or yearly rent-charge of £16 on Pantyderi farm and lands, Mydrim, the rental of which is £130. The solicitors were Messrs Evans and Thomas, Llan- dyssul. We understand that Plasymaes Farm was afterwards privately sold for £1,900. 1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE WELSH REGI- MENT (CARMARTHEN DETACHMENT).—Orders for the week ending Saturday, June 29th :—Officer for the week, Capt. James John company orderlies, Colour- Sergeant Abel Davies and Corporal A. Rees orderly bugler, C. L. Jones. Company drill on Monday, at 7.30 p.m. (plain clothes). Class firing on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, from 2 p.m. Recruits' drill on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 7.30 p.m. Club shoot on Thursday, commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. Members who have not already done so are again reminded that they should at once carry their kersey frocks and water bottles and water bottle straps (with their regimental numbers and names at- tached to each) to the Armoury; as to the kersey frocks that the facings may be altered, and as to the water bottles that they may be recovered in drab felt. The battalion will go into camp at Parkhouse Camp, Salisbury Plain (about three miles from Grately Rail- way Station), from the 20th to 27th July, 1901. Mem- bers who purpose attending, and who have not already given in their names, should do so after drill on Mon- day evening. By order, JAMES JOHN, Captain com- manding detachment. A SUBSTITUTE FOR TOBACCO—HANDCUFF CHEW- ING.—A special county police court was held in the Shirehall, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, before Mr C. W. Jones, Gwynfryn (in the chair), and Mr E. Colby Evans (mayor of Carmarthen). John James, a clogger, of Whitland, was brought up in custody and charged with being drunk and disorderly and assault- ing a policeman in the execution of his duty. In the course of his evidence P.C. Thomas Richards, St. Clears, said that on Monday evening at 9.20 p.m. he was called to the Bush Hotel, St. Clears. On arriving near the Bush he saw the prisoner being ejected by force through the front door of the hotel, and striking at the persons who undertook the work of placing him outside. The prisoner was drunk and caused a large crowd to collect. 'When he saw the constable he started towards Pwlltrap on the Whitland road, and having gone about ten yards turned round, put himself in a fighting attitude, and invited the policeman to come on, at the same time promising to draw P.C. Richards's intestines out. The constable followed the prisoner, who used disgraceful language all the while, and pelted stones in the direction of his followers. The policeman then up to James who kicked and struck in such a manner that he bruised P.C. Richards on the left knee-cap and caused other injuries. With assistance the constable handcuffed the prisoner, who immediately set to chewing the article by means of which he was held fast. Neither did he stop at this, for he then bit the stones and even the earth in fact, he was, according to the evidence, mad drunk.- -After some deliberation the Bench announced that the de- fendant would be imprisoned for fourteen days with hard labour for being drunk and disorderly and for a similiar period for assaulting the constable, the terms to run consecutively. CARMARTHENSHIRE 'YEOMANRY TRAINING. — The Carmarthenshire (C.) squadron of the Imperial Yeo- manry turned out in full war paint on Tuesday and went to Penally, where they will spend sixteen days training under canvas. They numbered about 133 all told and included detachments from Carmarthen, Llanelly, Llandilo, Ferryside, and various places in the Towy Valley and other parts of the county. The Carmarthen men mustered at the Butchers' Arms field at 10 a.m.. accompanied by Captain Grismond Philipps, M.F.H., and Lieutenant Morris, Coomb and rode off to the Junction in the presence of large crowds who lined the streets to watch them. They were dressed in khaki uniforms, and with new equip- ments, and capital mounts made a brave spectacle in the sunlight. The larger number of them were raw recruits when they joined, and a large percentage of them had still to learn the way to sit on horseback, but there was little trace of the tiro amongst them on Tuesday, all of which speaks well for the popular in- structor, Sergt.-Major Reid. The Yeomanry were followed to Carmarthen J unction by the detachments from Llandilo, Nantgaredig, etc., (who rode down under the command of Lieut. Delme Davies-Evans, Pantglas), Llanelly, Ferryside, etc. Thanks to the admirable arrangements made by the station-master (Mr Bowen) the horses were boxed and the men com- fortably entrained without hitch, and all left at 11.30 for Penally. Other detachments from St. Clears, Laugharne, Whitland, etc., proceeded by road to Pen- ally under command cf Lieutenant Protheroe-Beynon, Trewern.
TALLEY EISTEDDFOD.
TALLEY EISTEDDFOD. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL SIR,—The incompetency of many of those who are appointed adjudicators at small eisteddfodau will gradually lead to the total eschewing by those of a literary bent of such channels for the testing of their merits. They will prefer the columns of newspapers and magazines for such purposes, relying on the im- partiality and ability of Editors and the unbiased opinions of the majority of the readers. That this will eventually prove to be the case was very forcibly impressed on my mind while listening to the adjudica- tion on the essay al Talley eisteddfod last week. The gentleman who sat on the throne of judgment was a Mr D. M. Evans, vaguely described as of Cardiff but who in reality resided at the Halfway public-house, Talley. After assuming a most :sombre and learned air, the adjudicator' announced that only one essay had been received, and this he did not consider of sufficient merit to award the whole prize—a paltry 5s piece (think of it ye gods !) He therefore recom- mended the Committee give the competitor half. Amongst other things he said the competitor had been guilty of an unpardonable sin. Where it was he did not make very clear. He dilated at great length on an error in the spelling of one word caused undoubted- ly through a slip of the pen seeing that the competitor had in several other places in his paper spelt the word correctly, and finished up by saying that he had entirely left the subject given on the programme." Well, if he did, it would not be a matter for much wonder in face of the ambiguous wording of the request. What were invited were suggestions as to how best to cultivate or improve the young people of the village, and the competitor in the opinion of many pesent made some excellent suggestions—but Mr Evans will, perhaps, tell us in your next issue what he really expected, and whether he considers the playing of rings in a taproom as one of the mediums that tend to the cultivation, development and improve- ment of the intellectual religious and moral faculties. Yours &c., NOT AN ADJUDICATOR." June 18th, 1901.
INCREASE OF RATES AT LAMPETER.
INCREASE OF RATES AT LAMPETER. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,—On reading the report of our Town Council meeting in your valuable paper. I find that a sub- stantial increase has been made in the borough rates, and it behoves the ratepayers to be on the alert. The increase means an addition of Is 6d in the pound, and it is difficult to see why such should be the case. In the general district rate there is an additional 4d., 2d on the highway rate, and Is on the water rate. Drainage, etc., is credited for the increase of the first- named, while I presume that channelling and curbing is responsible for the second. What was done ought to have been let on contract, and not have been carried out by the Corporation employees, and highly paid, but favourite helpers. Would any man in Tiis private capacity be as slipshod in the carrying out of any undertaking on his own property ? Certainly not. Take for instance the curbing and chanelling of Mill Street, and the sewer through Mill Lane. The time expended on those two jobs was twice as much as if skilled workmen, paid by piecework or contract, were employed. Look again at the rise of Is on the water rate. It seems to me that some huge blunder has been made regarding this. True that Bryn Road has been supplied with water, but that extension can- not certainly be responsible for a Is advance in the rates. That road to all intents and purposes is pri- vate property, and why saddle all the ratepayers on its account? The Town Council have not yet taken it over, and cannot for a long time, as half the houses are not yet built. Another matter I would wish to have cleared up is whether builders have a right to use water from the Corporation water-pipes free of charge ? I have seen glaring instances oi water beiag I used freely towards mortar-mixing in several parts of the town, and that from the taps at the rear of j occupied houses. No wonder an advance is made, but why not compel the users of the water to pay ? There are several other crooked things that require looking into, and I trust this short letter will be the means of inducing a better writer than myself to take up the cudgels on behalf of the ratepayers who are at the tender mercies of the Town Council, many of the members of which are not harassed by the calls of the rate collector. The Council has greatly deteriorated of late years, and there is a lack of backbone and grit in the deliberations of our city-fathers. Several members would never have found their way to the Council chamber in a contest, but managed to creep in be- cause no one opposed them. This state of things ought not to be allowed to exist any longer. A cry is made against contents—that they are expensive luxuries, but they pay in the long run, as the rate- payers will have no noodles. It is a serious matter to leave the transaction of the financial affairs of a borough to men who have not shown that they possess business qualities in other walks of life, but we are in that unhappy condition to-day. True there are a few sterling men among them, but, like angel visits, they are few and far between. Trusting something will be done for the welfare of the town and rate- payers, I will now, conclude. I am, Sir, Yours, &c., PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Pro-Boer Meatinq, in London.
Pro-Boer Meatinq, in London. WELSH MEMBERS PRESENT. A remarable peace meeting was held on Wednes- day evening, in the Queen's Hall, London, for the purpose of hearing Messrs Merriman and Sauer, the two South African delegates." The most elaborate precautions had been taken by the promoters to obtain order, and hundreds of chuckers out had been posted all over the hall. At the time of opening the many doors there were assembled between 12,000 and 15,000 people, many of whom had whiled away the time of waiting ir the heavy rain by singing patriotic airs. When the doors were opened there was a terriffic rush, and loud screams were raised by a number of ladies, who were almost trampled underfoot. The glass panelled doors were fiung heavily back, with the result that several large panes of glass were broken. During the scuffle for admission many—both men and women—received severe kicks and blows, and some were so severely used as to necessitate medical assistance. Many ladies fainted, and were with great difficulty removed to a place of safety. When the hall was full the police, of whom there three or four hundred, and who had several times charged ;he people in Riaing House-street, charged the whole crowd in that street and cleared it from one to the other, the people being driven into the neigh- bouring thoroughfares, principally Langliam-place and Regent-street, parts of which were thronged. No one was during the meeting allowed to get anywhere near the building, the people being kept back by mounted police. The crowd, which was fairly good-humoured, waved Union Jacks and cheered for Lord Kitchener and Earl Roberts. A soldier attired in khaki was carried shoulder high. Most of the supporters of the meeting on entering the hall passed through the crowd un- recognise d, but those who were were greeted with groans and hooting, mingled with a few cheers. When the proceedings commenced there were pre- sent on the platform, in addition to the gentlemen already mentioned, Mr Sauer, Mr John Dillon, Mr Thomas Burt, M.P., Captain Pirie, M.P., Mr Pass- more Edwards, and the Rev Dr Clifford. Tumultous scenes marked their entrance, and amidst the up- roar the stewards were kept busy ejecting disturbers of crder. Mr Victor Fisher announced that he had received many apologies for non-attendance (laughter). The names included Mr Merriman—(cheers and groans)— Mr John Redmond—(cheers)—Dean Kitchen, Mr Swift .MacNeill-(laughter)-and the Rev Stephen Gladstone. Mr Labouchere in the course of a characteristic speech, spoke of Mr Chamberlain as Judas," and of Lord Milner as a wretched penny-a-liner." Among the speakers was Mr Lloyd George, M.P., who moved a resolution condemning the Sontn African policy of the Government as contrary to the highest interests and noblest traditions of the British people, and protesting against the continuance of the unjust and desolating war, and demanding an immediate offer of such terms of peace—(A Voice They have had it.")—to the burghers as a brave and freedom- loving people might honourably accept. While the meeting was in progress there was con- siderable disorder outside. Thousands of people remained, despite the heavy rain, cheering for Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener, and waving flags. The police had to charge the mob several times. Before the meeting closed the police cleared all the approaches to the hall, and the audience although loudly hooted, were able to get away in safety. In addition to Mr Lloyd George, there were present Mr Bryn Roberts, M.P., Sir Wilfred Lawson, Mr John Wilson. M.P., etc., who were considerably buffeted by the crowd.
Shooting at Darnley.
Shooting at Darnley. LOCAL SCORES. The contest between the four nations tor the Inter- national Challenge Trophy was held on Saturday at Darnley, near Glasgow. England finished with a total of 1,809, Scotland being second with 1,804. Wales's s.:ore of 1,758 brought them into third place, and Ireland was last with 1,708. It is a fact worthy of note that at the 600 yards range Wales headed the scoring, putting on 559 points as against 551 by England and 535 by Scotland. The following are the shot for shot scores of local men :— Colour-Sergeant W. T. Davies, Llanelly 200 yards, 4545355—31 500 yards, 4435435—28 600 yards, 5422342—22 total, 81. Lance-Corporal Berry 200 yards, 5354554-31 500 yards, 5245055—26 600 yards, 3552525—27 total, 84. Private Morris 200 yards, 4555555—34 500 yards, 5345455—31 600 yards, 2545245—27 total, 92. Sergeant Thomas 200 yards, 5545445—32 500 yards, 2534555—29 600 yards, 2343552—24 total, 85. Corporal Andrews 200 yards, 5454344-29 500 yards, 2453533—25 600 yards, 5522524—25 total, 79. Corporal Thomas 200 yards, 3444435—27 500 yards, 3243233—20 600 yards, 5525585—32 tot il 79.
IThe Arms of Wales.
I The Arms of Wales. MEETING OF WELSHMEN IN LONDON. A joint meeting of Peers and members of Parlia- ment representing Welsh constituencies was held on Wednesday afternoon in Committee Room No. 8 at the House of Commons, to consider a report from the sub-committee." Mr Alfred Thomas presided, and the attendance included Lord Carrington, Sir William Harcourt, Sir George Newnes, Messrs Frank Edwards, Osmond Williams, Abel Thomas, William Abraham (Mabon), Alfred Davies, Herbert Roberts, Hum- phreys-Owen, William Jones, Colonel Morgan, Colonel Pryce-Jones, General Laurie, and Mr Brynmor Jones, whoTlcted as honorary secretary. It will be remem. bered that at a previous joint meeting, held many weeks ago, Sir William Harcourt undertook to communicate with the proper authorities as to a proposed petition to His Majesty the King in favour of the recognition of Wales in the Royal Arms. It may be assumed, although it is not officially ad- mitted, that Wednesday's meeting was called to hear the result of Sir William Harcourt's mission, and to take such further action as might be necessary under the circumstances. According to official information the Committee of Peers and Commoners formed for the purpose of promoting the recognition of Wales in the arms of the United Kingdom considered the question, and decided to ask for a recognition of the arms of Wales in the arms of the Prince of Wales when created." In order to understand the situation it is desirable to supplement the somewhat meagre information ob- tained from Parliamentary sources. The South Wales Daily News" of Tuesday announced the decision arrived at with regard to the petition. The inferenoes to be gathered from the resolution given above simply confirm the announcement. Difficulties of an insuperable character stood in the way of granting the prayer expressed in the proposed peti- tion to his Majesty. One may fairly assume that the constitutional objections mentioned by Lord Salis- bury in his memorable reply to a communication from Mr Maclean, the former member for Cardiff, had not altogether disappeared with the demise of her Majesty Queen Victoria, and the desire of India ana the Colonies for a similar representation had also to be taken into account. From the outset the authorities of the Colege of Arms insisted strongly on the heraldic impossibilities. With all those obstacles in the way it need not be a matter of surprise that the Joint Committee found it wise and prudent to rtfrain from pressing their earliest resolutions with regard to the Royal Arms, and to adopt the more simple claim —a claim, by the way, which has long been suggested jid these columns—for the recognition of national Wales in the arms of the Prince of Wales. There is probably more in the resolution adopted than that which meets Ithe eye. Welsh members are reticent, but I am informed on good authority that the resolu tion is in conformity with views entertained in high quarters. If it be true, as I have heard suggested, mat these views were expressed by Sir F. Knollys in his communications with Sir William Harcourt, then we may safely infer two things, viz., that a new Prince of Wales will shortly be created, and that a petition in favour of recognition of Wales in the princely arms will not be unfavourably received. In this connection it is interesting to remember that the Saxe-Coburg arms, which appeared in the arms of Albert Edward Prince of Wales, will, in consequence of the Saxe- Ccbfrg settlement, disappear from the arms of the Duke of Cornwall if and when he is created Prince of Wales.—"South Wales Daily News's" London corres- pondent.
The War. -I
The War. THURSDAY, JUNE13TH.—Six Boers who had taken the oath of neutrality at Pretoria escaped from the town on Sunday night, with the purpose of joining one of the commanaos still holding out. Three of them were recaptured, tried by Court-martial on Monday, and sentenced to be shot. The sentence on one was remitted on account of his youth, but the other two were executed on Tuesday.' FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH.—A Renter despatch from Ab- bot's Arms, Cape Colony, gives details of the success- ful surprise by Colonel Scobell's column of a Boer laager of 400 men, forming part of Kruitzinger's com- mando, near Roodenek. The laager was rushed by Lieutenant-Colonel Lukin, of the Cape Mounted Rities, and the enemy tied without resistance, leaving behind 14 prisoners, their spare horses, blankets, and a large quantity of ammunition.—There have been brought into Pretoria 26 prisoners captured on the Swaziland Border, among them a brother of Mr Schalk Burger. MONDAY, JUNE 17TH—Lord Kitchener in a telegram of Saturday, reports that on June 6th General Elliott's column, while morching from Vrede, engaged the enemy under De Wet near Reitz, and, after severe fighting, captured a convoy of 71 loaded wagons 45 prisoners, 58 rities, 10,00p rounds of ammunition, and 4,000 cattle. The Boers left on the field 17 killed and three wounded. The British loss was theee officers and 17 men killed, and one officer and 24 men wounded. In a later telegram, Lord Kitchener states that 250 of the Victorian Mounted Rifles were sur- prised near Wilmansrust, 20 miles south of Middelburg last Wednesday by a superior force of Boers. Two officers and 16 men were killed, and four officers and 38 men wounded. Only two officers and 50 men escaped, the remainder were captured and released. The enemy also captured two Pom-Poms."—A Reuter despatch from Durban describes the surprise of a Boer laager by Kitehener's Scouts on the banks of the Pienaars River on May 31, when the enemy lost the whole of their wagons, 7,000 head of cattle and 40 prisoners. They had 27 killed, and 86 wounded. The British lost five killed and 21 wounded. Renter's Agency points out that this report is plainly a confirmation of their telegram reporting the surprise of a part of Beyers's commando, which has been stated to be without foundation. The official denial would seem to apply only to the single statement that it was Beyers's commando that was surprised.—In view of the frequent violations of the oath of neutrality more rigid regulations are being imposed on householders in all towns of the Transvaal.—General Bruce Hamilton has cleared a large area of country between Bloem- fontein, Petrusburg, and Abraham's Kraal, capturing 100,000 sheep and large numbers of cattle, wagons, and horses.—Sir D. Barbour's report on the finances of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony is con- sidered in Cape Town to be eminently just, and even generous, towards the two colonies.—A Vienna Correspondent says that at no time since the South African war broke out have the persistent attempts to excite public opinion against Great Britain and in favour of the lost cause of the Boers found so little echo in Austria-Hungary as at present. TUESDAY, JUXE 18TH.-The Times correspondent at General Blood's headquarters reports some further operations of the columns under thnt general's com- mand in the vicinity of Carolina.—The lesult of a fortnight's operations in the district of Aliwal North has been the vigorous hustling of the Boers under Kruitzinger and Fouche through most difficult country and the capture of numbers of their horses, as well as a quantity of ammunition.—Mr Rhodes, in a speech lately delivered at Buluwayo, said the Boer war was practically over. He prophesied that South African federation would be brought about within the next few years. The only State he was soiry for was Cape Colony, which was in a bad position owing to the policy of the African Bond leaders. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH.—It is stated that about 1,800 Boers are still in arms in Cape Colony. Many of them are now dismounted, and they are being closely followed by British columns. THURSDAY, JUXE 20TH.—Press Association special telegrams from Wildebeestefontein (via Karee), June 15th, state:—The combined movement against the Boers over an area bounded by Bloemfontem, Brand- fort, the Vet River, Winburg, and Thaba N'chu com- menced yesterday, five columns participating. Capt Malcolm's column, 89 Burgher Police, and 111 South African Constabulary, left Merino, 24 miles to the north of Bloemfontein, and after a trying march in bitterly cold weather through 37 miles of hostile country reached Wildebeestefontein to-day. A very exciting engagement ensued. The Boers opened a heavy fire from a ridge 800 yards ahead upon our left flank, under Lieutenant Walker, of the New Zealand Roughriders. Captain Malcolm, with the Burgher Police, however, chased the enemy from hill to hill, finally scattering them in all directions. There were no casualties on our side. We took one Boer prisoner and captured a large amount of ammunition. The Boers were under the command of Hans Bewkes. Continuing our march we soon came in touch with Barker's column, but by this time the Boers had broken back in small parties in different directions. Malcolm's column returned to camp this evening from Roodeheheuvel. Forty Burgher Police made a dash back to Vlakfontein, while the main column marched to Karee. The police soon came into contact with a body of 60 Boers, and after several hours' hot fighting the enemy were driven back and chased for some distance. The Boers lost three men wounded and five horses killed. We lost only one horse, but nnny narrow escapes were reported. The column was away for four days, and the expedition proved a thorough success. The troops returned with two prisoners, 600 horses, 1,200 cattle, 20,000 sheep, 25 carts and waggons, a number of saddles and sets of harness, and a quantity of grain. Caminandant Venter with two sons came to our camp at Merino on Tuesday morning from Guaggas- hoek and surrendered, having escaped from the Boers, by whom he had been kept prisoner for advising surrender. Venter had had 100 men under him, and he had secretly persuaded them to surrender. Every- thing had been arranged, but one of the men informed General Badenhorst, and Venter was immediately deprived of his command. When the Boers fled to Boshof Venter escaped into our lines.—General Badenhorst recently sent a man with a white flag to our camp asking for medicine for the sick.—Venter states that De Wet and Steyn were last heard of from Parys, but although as a rule every commandant is informed of De Wet's whereabouts weekly, nothing had been heard of him 'during the past fortnight.— Sentence of death was passed by Boers on Com- mandant Piet Fourie for attempting to surrender, but it was cancelled by De Wet, who kept Fourie prisoner.
CILIAU AERON.¡
CILIAU AERON. ¡ SUCCESS.—We have much pleasure in chronicling the success of Miss May Pugh, A.L.C.M., of Ciliau Aeron, who has successfully passed the senior examin- ation of Trinity College, London, in piano playing. Last Christmas she obtained the associateship of the London College in singing, composition etc. These are but two of this talented young lady's many suc- ceses, whose accomplishments are legion. Her sweet sympathetic voice is of wide repute, which is not won- derful, as her mother was at one time a noted amateur singer; her father also is an able musician. Miss Pugh is at present the pupil of an Aberystwyth gentle- man—Professor J. E. Lean, A.R.C.O.
LLANDOVERY.
LLANDOVERY. IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.—Another meeting of the improvement committee was held on Thursday evening, in the Town Hall, under the presidency of the mayor, Councillor T. Phlllips, Picton Villa. It was decided to accept the tender of Mr James, Vale, for the erection of seats in places already fixed by the committee, and to ask the owners of Crug and Tonn Grove for permission to fix seats at both places.— Councillor Thomas Roberts announced that he would at his own cost provide two extra seats.—On the motion of Councillor W. Rees, seconded by Alderman Thomas Watkins, a vote of thanks was accorded the donor for his gifts.—It was also decided to advertise in the local papers the suitability of the place as a I health resort. Perhaps other members of the Council —we mean those in a position to do so-will in addi- tion to giving their time to the few duties a seat on the Council demands, follow the example of Mr T. Roberts. OUTING.—Members of the Tabernacle Methodist Choir on Monday visited the Van Lakes in brakes, returning about 10 o'clock, or maybe a little before. Luncheon and tea were catered by Councillor Thomas Roberts, Jubilee Crown Stores. DBBATING SOCIETY.—It is intended later in the season to establish a debating society in Llandovery.
'LLANDILO.
LLANDILO. SPORTS FOR AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY.—A public meeting was held at the Cawdor Arms Hotel, Llan- dilo, on Friday, to consider the advisability of holding athletic sports at Llandilo on August Bank Holiday. Dr Lloyd presided over the meeting, and there were about fifty presenc.—Major Williams proposed that sports be held on the day named, and the proposition was seconded by Mr Jones, Canton Stores. — A direct negative was moved by Capt Hughes, which Mr Tomkins seconded.—The original motion, however, was carried unanimously, and it was eventually decided to hold sports and Galloway pony races. A committee of twelve was formed, whose duties will consist of collecting public subscriptions, and it was also resolved that more members should be elected on the committee, the choice of selection to remain with the said twelve. The following form the present committee :—Messrs G. Williams, King's Head: J. Edwards, Railway Hotel; J. T. Williams, Angel Hotel; D. M. Thomas, White Horse; J. Jones, Phcenix Vaults: W. Grif- fiths, Railway Stores H. Jones, New-road; G. Evans, Half Moon Hotel T. Parry, Castle Hotel: — ^Hurley, George and Dragon D. Jones, Black Ox; and — Price, wine and spirit merchant. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A special meeting of the managers of the Llandilo County Intermediate School was held at the school buildings on Monday, the 17th inst. Present :—Messrs Herbert Peel, J. W. Nicholas, William Jones, and the Rev J. Towyn Jones.—It was unanimously resolved that Mr Herbert Peel be re- appointed chairman for the ensuing year.—It was also agreed that Mr W. N. Jones be appointed vice-chair- man.—The various committees were reappointed.—It was agreed that the Building Committee be called to consider the question of erecting a new laboratory.— Mr Bond, from the Central Welsh Board, made his annual inspection, and made a very creditable report of the school, and considered the school to be ranked with the best in Wales.—It was agreed, upon the motion of Mr J. W. Nicholas, seconded by the Chair- man, that a vote of thanks be given to the inspector for his excellent report—This was all the business. SCHOOL BOARD.A meeting of the Llandilo-fawr U.D. School Board was held at the Brynamman Board School on the 6th inst. PresentMr J. R. Jones (in the chair\ Messrs Isaac Thomas, John Harries, David Lewis, John Richards, Lewis Jenkins, J. Lewes Thomas, Lewis N. Powell, W. J. Williams, and Lieut.- Colonel Morris.—The reports of the school attendance officers and head teachers were laid before the Board and read, and notices were ordered to be sent to several persons with reference to the irregular attend- ances of their children at school.—Summonses were also read to be issued against John Walters, Gurrey Bank, re J. H. Walters Lloyd Beynon, Tir Eleanor Morgan, re Roberts and W. E. Davies, King's Head, Glanamman, re Maggie Morgan. It was proposed by Mr J. R. Jones, seconded by Lieutenant-Colonel Morris, and resolved that a vote of sympathy and con- dolence be accorded to the widow and family af the late Principal J. Viriamu Jones, F.R.S., University College of Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff", in their bereavement at the sad loss sustained by his death. The head teacher of Capel Isaac School, having repor- ted that assistant teacher Miss M. Thomas was con- tinually neglecting her duties by absences from school, such absences being attributable to inebriation, it was proposed by Mr J. Lewes Thomas, seconded by Mr John Harries, and resolved that the Clerk give her notice to terminate her engagement forthwith, and advertise in the School mistress newspaper for a successor, qualified under Art. 50 of the Code, at a salary according to scale. The Clerk was directed to write and thank Mrs Richardson, of Glanbrydan Park, for her gift of flowers and plants to Cwmifor School.—The question of draining the closets at Ffairfach School was referred to the Works Committee for report.—Miss F. A. Thomas, assistant teacher at Ffairfach School, having applied for leave of absence tc sit for her certificate examination in July.—Resolved that her request be granted.—Resolved that the provision of a light iron railing for the plantation in front of Ffair- fach School be entrusted to the local managers.— Resolved that the Chairman be appointed to represent the Board on the committee formed by the County Governing Body for the purpose of formulating a scheme dealing with the education of pupil teachers. —A letter was read from the Board of Education stating that they 'were proposed to excuse specially from collective examination pupil teachers who were taught in any central classes recognized by them as satisfactorily conducted. Resolved that Mr Benjamin Williams be allowed £8 per annum for cleaning the closets of Brynamman School instead of £6 as hitherto paid liim. Resolved that the managers be authorized to get the grass cut in the Llandilo School plantation. Proposed by Mr J. Lewes Thomas, seconded by Mr J. R. Jones, and resolved that medical certificates be required to be produced in all cases where children are absent from school for a whole week, and that unless the same are furnished the parents be summoned to attend before the Board.—His Majesty's Inspectors reports on the undermentioned evening continuation school were laid before the Board and read, by which it appeared that grants had been earned as follows, viz. :—Bryn- amman (boys), £29 2s Brynamman (girls), f29 18s 6d Glanamman (boys), £63 17s 6d Glan- amman (girls), jE19 14s 6d Ffairfach, f20 5s Salem, earned £27 Is, received £25 7s 6d. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE. — The Llandilo Volunteers had their annual Church parade on Sunday last, when they attended the eleven o'clock service at the St Teilo Parish Church. The Company formed a good muster, being comprised of the cycle corps, the band, a detail of the Carmarthenshire Yeomanry, and a section of the Ammanford Volunteers, together with David Jones and Walter Thomas, the two volunteers recently returned from the front (the latter of whom only returned the night previous, having been confined for some time at Netley Hospital, but who is now in the best of health). On the return journey from the Church the Company marched (headed by their band, under the leadership of Bandmaster William Howells) through King-street, George-street, Carmarthen-street, New- road, and Crescent-road to the Drill Hall, where they were thanked by Major Williams, who was in com- mand, for their excellent turn-out and discharged. HOME FROM THE FRONT.—Private Walter Thomas, one of the Llandilo Volunteers, who was confined at Netley Hospital upon arrival at Southampton on his return from South Africa with an attack of malarial fever, returned home on Saturday night last He came, however, perfectly on the sly," as one would say, not even his nearest relatives being aware of his coming until he was amongst them. Thus no demonstration was made. He turned out on the Sunday morning for the Church parade, and was given a hearty welcome by his officers and comrades. He and his fellow soldier marched in the place of honour in the parade on Sunday. CARMARTHENSHIRE YEOMANRY—Llandilo has con- tributed a detail of 11 men to the Carmarthenshire Yeomanry. They met for the first time on Monday night last, on the Cawdor Arms field for drill pur- poses, preparatory to proceeding with the squadron to camp. Un Tuesday morning, they left Llandilo at 9 a.m., under the charge of Sergeant A. E. Cruse, and marched to Carmarthen, where they joined the local troopers and proceeded to Carmarthen Junction, where they entrained for Penally, the camping ground. Considering that the horses and men were un- accustomed to their new work, they acquitted them- selves upon this occasion in a very creditable manner.
WHITLANDI
WHITLAND DEPARTURE OF THE WHITLAND SQUADRON OF THE PEMBROKESHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY.—The Whit- land squad of C Squadron of the Pembrokeshire Im- perial Yeomanry, which has been established at Whit- land during the last few weeks through the untiring efforts of the popular squire of Trewern, where and at Whitland they have met for practice and drill under the official instructor for a few weeks only, have done ex- ceedingly well, and the manner in which they turned up at Whitland on Tuesday morning, at 11 o'clock, when assembling to proceed to their annual training at Penally Camp, near Tenby, reflects the highest credit on all concerned, especially on their popular commanding ofhcer, Lieutenant G. E. Shaw Protheroe- Beynon, and it was with pardonable pride that he minutely examined his squad and their mounts, equip- ments, &c., before putting them through some prelimi- nary drill preparatory to starting for Tenby, where it is questionable a better lot of young fellows will be seen, having all a very smart appearance, considering the short time they nave been under discipline, and were all exceedingly well mounted. At 11.15 a.m. they started, which was witnessed by the majority of the inhabitants of the town and district, being also the occasion of the monthly market, a very large num- ber of the people of the country districts were present. They left amidst the good wishes of one and all amidst the display of flags, &c. Judging by the interest taken in Tuesday's proceedings by all classes present in the first departure for the annual training, it will be an easy matter for the popular Squire of Trewern to increase his squad of 12 men of to-day to that of 50 men by the next annual trapping, which we believe is his intergiion if$ie Government will grant permisstott Aad thfe Kieoessttl^ fund^iyid sq^pliefc. We believe there: were dozens of able "and efficient young men on Tuesday in the dense crowd that witnessed the departure that would have willingly cast in their lots amongst them. The following is a complete list of the members of the squadron:—Commanding officer, Lient. G. E. S. Protneroe-Bevnon, Trewern, Whitland Corporal D. Davies, Trewern, Whitland Troopers George Evans, Railway Tavern, Whitland James Reynolds, butcher, Whitland George Griffiths, Ysguborfawr, Whitland William Thomas, Penyeoed, Whitland William Edmunds, Penygraig, Whitland Evan Griffiths, Poster, Whitland; Mathias James Poster, Whitland; L. Sabrin, Nantyreglwys, Whiti land; Herbert Williams, Penlan, Llangurig, St Clears; Ordean Lewis Goitre-issaf, 8t Clears; Thos Evans, -Trewern, Whitland.
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LAUGHARHE. FLOWER SERVICE.—The annual flower service was held on Sunday at St Martin's Church. The children assembled at the school at 2 p.m., and walked in pro- cession through the town to the church, each one carrying a bunch of flowers, and accompanied by the vicar and Sunday School teachers. At the entrance they were met by the clergy and choir, and proceeded up the nave sining the hymn, All things bright and beautiful," each one placing their bouquets on the altar steps, and retiring to their seats in good order. Then the hymn, Here, Lord, we offer Thee all ifcit is fairest," was sung. After that the lesson was taken from Genesis i., and afterwards the anthem, Walk about Zion," by Simper, was sung. The vicar based an excellent catechising on the meaning of the service, and managed to elicit some very good answers from the younger children. The offertory hymn was 0, Lord of heaven and earth and sea," and the Nunc Dimittis" was sung as a recessional. The congregation was a large one, the service very hearty, and the singing throughout was excellent. The offer- tory amounted to 18s Sd, and was devoted to defray the expense of sending the flowers to their destina- tion. They were divided between eight different hos- pitals, and were despatched from the church to meet the evening mail, so that they should arrive as fresh as possible. A very general desire was expressed to have another service later on for wild flowers. This should prove a success, as the Laugharne hedges are rich in August with flowers.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. SCHOOL BOARD.In adjourned meeting of the Board was held on the 13th inst. Present Rev Daniel Jones, vicar (chairman) Revs R. C. Jones and E. Evans, and Mr J. Ernest Llovd.—The Clerk's return for the school attendance for May shewed the following figures, viz. :—No. on rolls, 366 average attendance, 296 percentages Boys, 80 girls, 77 infants, 87. St Mary's, 82 net result 81 per cent.— I Three tenders were received for the erection of the boys' schoolroom, and that of Mr Lewis Davies, Bryn- road, for £1,670, was accepted.—Miss Bowen, the headmistress of the Peterwell Girls' School, gave notice of resignation which was accepted with regret, the Board expressing their appreciation of her services and the success attending her teaching while under them.—The question of appointing her successor was deferred to the next meeting. FROM THE FRONT.—On Saturday last, Mr Johnnie Jones, son of Mr Daniel Jones, Llwynieir, returned home from South Africa, having been at the front with the City Imperial Yeomanry. Johnnie has seen some active service, and went through it all with a stout heart and good health. REUNION LUNCH AT CARDIFF.—The Lampeter re- union lunch, which is to be held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Tuesday next, promises to be a success. The Principal of St David's College, Lampeter, will preside, and will be supported by the Bishop, the Dean, and the Archdeacon of Llandaff, Canons Roberts and Johnson, Major-General Lee, Mr 0. H. Jones, and about 80 old students of the college. Any old student who has not received an invitation is re- quested to communicate with either the Rev J. R. j Buckley (Llandaff") or the Rev A. A. Matthews (Blaen- avon), the hon. secretaries.
The Soldier's Welcome Home.
The Soldier's Welcome Home. Written on the occasion of the return of Lieutenant Lawrence Colby, of Rhosygilwen, from Ithe South African War, June 10th, 1901. Young Mr Colby comes home from the war, Friends are assembling from near and from far, Let the procession be brilliant and long Strike up the music; with cheer and with song, Soldier and citizen, tenant and swain, Safeguard him home to his pleasant domain. Nobly he fought on the kopje and veldt Dangerous foes of the Bnton and Celt Hang up the banner, and raise the gay arch, Linger not thoughtlessly—quicken the inarch. Bring him with gratitude, gladness and joy A mother is eager to welcome her boy. Age and experience have made him a man Bright is his record and brighter his plan. Speech is too weak our delight to outpour. Let fireworks glare and let firearms roar Light up the bonfire-let wild tongues of flame In eloquent accents his safety proclaim. Heir to au ancient and goodly estate, Son of high ancestors, worthy and great. Let him be champion of freedom and right, And keep the escutcheon unsullied and bright; With high aspirations and sympathies wide, His watchword is Hope "*—and may God be his Guide. J. EVAXS, Upper School, Boncath. The motto of the Rhosygilwen family is 'Dum spiro spero," (While I breathe I hope).
CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY.
CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY. JOURNAL OFFICE, Thursday, 3 p.m. NEW YORK, Thursday.—The rioting at Rio de Jan- eiro, caused by the increase in the cab fares, has been quelled by the police, and the troops had to charge the mob. Four were killed and twenty injured. CAPE TOWN, Thursday—In the fighting at Vlak- fontein, the Boers fired six shells with captured British guns before they were recaptured. NEW YORK, Thursday.—Admiral Remey, who visited Sydney and Melbourne during the Duke of visited Sydney and Melbourne during the Duke of York's visit, has cabled that the welcome was most hospitable.
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Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. DAVIES—June 16th, the wife of Mr Henry Davies Town Hall-Keeper, Carmarthen, of a daughter. MARRIAGE. REES—DAVIDS.—June 13th, at St. Dogmael's Church, Cardigan, by the Rev Canon Ev&ns, rector of Llanddewi-Aberarth the Rev. Alban Alban, rector of Boidell and the Rev I). T. Alban, curate of St Peter's, Carmarthen, Dr. J. C. Rees, Newport Pem., to Miss May Davies, daughter of Dr* Davies, Tanyfron Villa, Aberayron. I
SOCIETY, PERSONAL, GENERAL.
Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., of Dolaucothy, writing to the Llandilo and Llandovery Teachers' Association, the members of which desired to hold a picnic at Dolaucothy at such time as Lord Roberts should be on a visit there, says I regret to inform you that the newspaper reports of the approaching visit of Earl Roberts to Dolaucothy are on purely imaginary grounds. I have had no communication with Lord Roberts whatever as to a visit. He is far too busy at present with Army reorganization and other matters to admit of his coming so far from his headquarters. I have, therefore, not as yet proposed his coming to us, and know not when he will be free to do so—possibly not this year." Mr J. C. Crocker, an old Llandovery boy, has just gained a first class in the science tripos, part 2. In 1897 Mr Crocker won a science scholarship at St John's College, Cambridge, and in 1900 he gained a first class in the science tripos, part 1. The Welsh Yeomanry, comprising the Pembroke, Montgomery, and Denbigh contingents, the whole under Lieutenant-Colonel Forbes, left Cape Town last Friday aboard the Rosslyn Castle," on their return home. The duration of their service has been 15 months, during which they have been engaged in 60 actions, and have trekked over 3,o00 miles. Their gallant behaviour has been the subject of universal remark. On Thursday of last week Trooper D. S. H. Pro- theroe, son of Archdeacon Protheroe, Aberystwyth, who has been out at the front with the Yorkshire Hussars, returned home to Aberystwyth. At the station a large crowd awaited him, and an escort of police and the Militia staff as well as the Town Band, made up a procession which lacked nothing in the way of enthusiasm. At the Vicarage Trooper Protheroe returned thanks for the splendid reception given to him, and in the course of a conversation said that there was only one other Welshman in his company, a named named Williams, of Sithrog, near Brecon. He was," added Trooper Protheroe, a thundering good chap, and deserved some recognition." The Archdeacon and Mrs Protheroe were delighted with the reception given their son, and deeply appreciated the kindness of the people of Aberystwyth. Trooper Protheroe was never absent from duty throughout the campaign, and although wounded in the hand did not go into hospital. # All uncertainty as to the Royal visit to Cape Town was set at rest on Friday by the receipt by the Pre- mier, Sir J. Gordon Sprigg, of a cable to the effect that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York had de- cided to visit Cape Town, and would arrive on August 17th. Paris, Tuesday.—The results of the recent trial of the Narval for 48 hours were not satisfactory. The navigation of the vessel on the surface was defective and difficult, and she sustained an accident in conse- quence of which she had to be towed back to port. The crew were suffering from exhaustion and nausea, the cause of which it is impossible to explain. The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law has been conferred upon Miss Weston, of the Royal Sailors' Rest by the University of Glasgow, at the celebration of their 450th Anniversary, in token of their warm appre. ciation of the great work carried on by herself and her coadjutors in the British Navy. # The arms of Wales are not to be quarted on the Royal Standard." That is the brief report of the result of the labours of the Committee of Welsh Peers and Commoners formed for the purpose of promoting the recognition of Wales in the arms of the United Kingdom. The decision was announced at a joint meeting of Peers and Members of Parliament repre- senting Welsh constituencies held on Wednesday afternoon in Committee-room No. 8 at the House of Commons. On Saturday, the 15th inst, the death took place at Gilfachwen, of Miss Marian Sanderson, the eight- year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanderson, of Bex- hill, Sussex. Deceased had been on a visit to Mr and Mrs Lloyd's for about five weeks, and was troubled with heart disease, accompanied with fainting seizures, from one of which she did not recover. The body was conveyed by the 5.6 p.m. train same day to Bexhill for interment on the Monday following. # An American magazine has communicated with Sir Thomas Lipton, Mr Lawson, and Mr Duncan, offering to provide a gold cup of the value of 5,000 dollars for competition after the races for the America Cup under the auspices of some well-known yacht' club. Sir Thomas Lipton promises to send a representative to see the editor of the magazine. Mr Lawson is willing to enter for the cup. Mr Duncan has not yet replied. Shamrock II. reached Glasgow Harbour on Wed- nesday evening, where she will have her new mast put on board. It will be practically fa duplicate of the original one, but the topmast will not be of the tele- scopic variety.