The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN CHARITY SCHOOL I 1R. JAMES DA VIES. This school was established in 1813 after a public meeting of the inhabitants of the borough, held ou Tuesday, February 13th of that year, with the Mayor (Mr. David Momsj in the chair. The resolution which gave it birth read :—"That a charity school be established in the Town of Car- marthen for the purpose of educating poor beys in reading, writing, and arithmetic, on Mr. Lancas- ter's plan." A strong committee was formed and a substantial subscription list was opened, and the school was shortly afterwards opened in the wool loft above the slaughter-house, which was then situated in the basement of the old malt-house in Cambrian -place, afterwards u by Messrs. Nortons, brewers. The minutes of the committee were regularly re- corded until 1850, and make very interesting read- ing. THE LATE -AIR. J. JONES master for the school was found in the person of Mr. John Lewis, and the accounts show that tor two years he was paid the sum of x> £ .o 5a. to defray the expenses of a six weeks' trip to London for gaming instruction in the art of teaching. 1U was in addition to a salary of 960 a year. 0 There is evidence of the funds soon running sbOlr, and the master had to accept a reduction of in his salary, while at the same tune the com- mittee were crying out for a more spacious 8Choc> r°The committees report for the year 1818 states the total number of boys admitted since the schoo r opined to be 744. Of these 1<0 remained, and Tth £ progress the. following First class who write in sand 4, 2nd ctawwho write on slate and reji words^ol tjjo ST™ 8- 4th class who write on slate and read four letters 22; 5th class, boys who read Watt/9 hym»9 and words of ^e letters 15; reading toons from the Psalms, 17; boys who read the ^The ^Master resigned in 1821, and Mr. Da\id rpi _rrtQU took hlS pl(iC6 ftt &50 ft B-fway of stimulating the subscriptions the secre- tJ-v iTas instructed to "draw up.a paragraph to be wfrtarl bv Mr Evans in the next week s ( arrnar- teen^urnal," stating the flourishing condition ot tn?at0r°on (in 1829* the master is requested -o 'W the British and Foreign School bociety m T j a view to make himself master 01 mv imDrovementa that may have been adopted ty them, and that the sum of Four Pounds be given h'Fm^ncmiatcU^tST'seems to have dogged the school in spite of the admirable local gentry and burgesses, for in 1S33 the master salary is cut down to £ 40 a year. ThL the master falls ill,and a new oae Mn Browne takes oharge in 1837, at a salary of £ 52 a ye^T aid soon after this scholars were toDayone penny per week, such, sum to be aA- vanced to two penoe if taught wriung on pape arithmetic, geography, etc. A let-to. from the master, Mi. Browne, to tho committee a few years atterwaid- Uo-rv»; reads curioush to-day. He implores the committee to make etf.), t. to get a new schoolroom observing J that lie wtii be very ul ul wuei: the name of the ) 'Slaughter-house Schca 1:; lost it as it tenaed to lower the .school m nunhc est.matron. } Another thing he objects to is the s;tuauon of a j school over a slaughter-uouse ai; i opposite a tan- yard. "^oine, 1 know, he continues, nave ques- tioned M° aether the it( of a slaughter- house is unhealthy. i.utc.'iri.. aro said to be a very healthy body of men. t>u < let it bu remembered that tiiey are not »o inui:y houis ot the week in the building. Much ot their tune is spent in invigorat- ing excursions, and besides, they live parteularly well, better than your humble servant can afford to do. Mr. Hughes, surgeon, when he visited the school, expressed to me his opinion that the stench from below was prejudicial to health and certainly I have always understood that exhalation from de- cayed animal and vegetable matter were highly pernicious. Whether it be for the school or not I cannot say, but it is certain that the old master, David Thomas, has long become a miserable victim of disease and an object of charity." The letter goes on to deal with a still more im- portant point, viz., the morals of the children, which he points out are exposed to great.risks by the bad language, drunkenness and cruelty they see in the slaughter-house below. It is really a most sincere and eloquent epistle, written by a man who evidently believes in the sacredness of his work, and it ends with the pathetic assurance that when the committee make up their subscription book he will "endeavour to give a sovereign." In February 1846 there is record of a concert being held in aid of the school funds and a vote of thanks is passed to Mr. E. W. Shackell for rus "ready and efficient aid." In January 1848, it was resolved by 12 to 5 votes that Government aid for the school be accepted and a piece of ground in Pentrepoth, beloig ng to Mr. Jones Gurrey, be inspected. Mr. Jones, now- ever, wanted more than the committee oared to give for the land, and negotiations went on liith Mr. Alfred Thomas and Mr. Charles Brigstocke, but eventually Mr. Jones Gurrey agreed to take 2210 for the site and the bargain was sealed. Ten- ders were invited, and those of David Thomas and David Williams being the lowest, were accepted. In January, 1850, while building operations on the new schoolroom were in full swing, the minutes cease, the comnuttee having formally resolved to get a new minute book, possibly holding the opinion that the old one was not consistent with the status of a new school. Up to a few weeks the above were only two liv- ing who attended the school. Last week Mr. John Jones died.

LLANDILO BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday. Mr. T. Davies, Tynycwm, presided, and there were also present Rev. J. Alban Davies, Mrs. E. A. Robert. Mrs. Jones, and Messrs. J. Llewelyn, D. W. Lewis, Pritchard Davies, J. F. James, M. Morgan, Thomas Thomas, J. Lewis, W. 11. Thomas, R. Evans, D. Watkins, L. N. Powell, Evan Davies, D. Burnett, Jacob Davies, W. Griffiths, J. P. Griffiths; the clerk, Mr. R. Shipley Lewis; the deputy cleric, Mr. D. Jones Morris, and the other officials. THE LATE PORTER.—A COMPLAINT. Mrs. Roberts drew attention to a matter which she said created something like a scandal in the villifge of Ffairfach. It had reference to the alleged abusive treatment of an inmate by the late porter, who has now left. She wanted the facts explained so that the ratepayers could under- stand the position. The Master said that the inmate referred to was a man admitted from Carmarthen by order of the magistrates. He was a feeble-minded character, about 35 years of age. powerfully built, and the sort of man who would shout if you just touched him. lie had wandered out without permission, and the porter went to fetch him back. There was it would appear a little bit of a scuffle, and the nose of the inmate began to bleed. Later the doc- tor called, and he (the Master) had him examined. With the exception of the bleeding of the iio,.e referred to there was not a scratch or a mark on the man s body. The Master observed that a great many diffi- culties were encountered in dealing with some of the inmates. Only recently a couple of inmates arrived home late in a drunken condition and knocked them up, demanding admission. In replying to (jueslions as to why he had allowed these pai'.icular inmates to go out. the Master said that it was possible for them to mako their way out without permission. It was jnecessary and would prove art santageous io build a high wall, as was done in the case of other workhouses. Mr. Hopkin- said they had the telephone at the house, and if anything happened they were in touch with the police. The Master said they had very rough people to deal with at times, and if it came to a question of telephone they might all be killed before the police arrived, lif- referred further to the difficul- ties, and said that owing to the absence of proper walls, etc., everything was noticed in the village. Some of the people were people who shouted on the slightest provocation. Mr. D. W. Lewis said that he hoped that the question of enclosing the workhouse in properly would be taken into consideration when they were discussing the new plans for alterations at the house. The Chairman said this matter seemed to him a storm in, a teapot. OTHER MATTERS AT THE HOUSE. The Master reported the number of inmates last week to be 84 against 64, and this week 81 against 59 in the corresponding weeks last year. Vagrants last week 112, against 128, and this week 104 against 111 in the corresponding periods last year. The Rev. D. James and the Rev. D. B. Jones had conducted services at the house. An entertainment had been provided by the Baptist Sunday School, Llandilo, and the Town Band, and oranges had been distributed at the house by Mr. John Davies, grocer, Carmarthen-street. The Town Band, the English Baptists and the Tabernacle Sunday School had also arranged entertainments. The Surveyor (Mr. Evan Jones) said the Master was anxious to know when the alterations at the house were likely to be proceeded with as he wished to proceed with the work at the garden which might be otherwise interfered with. He (Mr. Jones) thought that the plan should be sub- mitted immediately to the architect of the Local Government Board. It was a matter for t \"e Board to decide whether he should now prooejd with the plans to London to go through them w.:i. the architect or wait till the committee had met. The Clerk said most of the members jf tre committee were present that day. Mr. Herbert was away and would not be back for a month. The Clerk observed that they must have a reso- lution on the minutes or the auditor would object to the expenses. Mr. W. Griffiths proposed, and Mr. Llewelyn seconded, that the Surveyor proceed to London with the plans at once. Mr. L. N. Powell had no fault to find with the plans nor did he question the necessity for the building, but he was not sure whether they re- quired a building 'on this big scale-one for 40 beds. Personally he was not at all satisfied that it was required. It was very big. order and would mean an expenditure of £4,000 if it meant a penny. The Chairman said that accommodation for -.J beds might not be required at the moment, but so long as they were going in for this extension it would be better to make a good job of it at once rather than facing possibly the necessity of further expenditure five or ten years hence. Mr. D. W. Lewis did not think that they need have any fear on the question of the size of this building. In five or ten years the population of the Amman Valley would probably have doubled.

Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was held afterwards, when Mr. D. W. Lewis, Brynam- man, presided. LOANS. The Clerk said that as the result of enquiries for loans required for water-wofks extensions at Llandebie and elsewhere, that the cheapest rate at which he had been able to get the money was £ 3 16s. 3d. per cent., and the market was going up. The big loan was made repayable in 30 years and the JB521 in 20 years. OEFNBRYNYBRAIN SCHOOL. The question as to the provision of a proper road to Celnbrvnybrain School was again under discus- sion. Quarter Bach Parish Council wrote to say that they were prepared to contribute J620 towards the work and hoped this Council would take the matter up as soon as possible and have the road mnde to their satisfaction and of the ratepayers. The County Education Committee wrote to say that the funds at their disposal would not permit of their making a contribution. The Surveyor said that the road to the school was a very rough one. It was a private road. The school had been built on the mountain without proper acoess to it. The local contribution was £20, and another jE20 was required to put the road in order. It was decided to call the attention of the County Education Committee again to the matter. OTHER MATTERS. The Clerk to the Carmarthen Board wrote to say that the Local Government Board declined to take the responsibility in regard to arbitration mentioned in Clause 11 of the agreement re water supply for the Carmarthen Rural District. It was decided in order that the agreement might be in order to strike out the clause referred to. With regard to Velindre Bridge. a portion of whalcii was washed away by a disastrous flood some time ago, it was stated that necessary work of reconstruction be carried out. It will cost £ 150 more. One-fourth of the original cost is contri- buted by the district concerned. With regard t.o Pwlaucochion Bridge, Mr. Evan Davies said it was time to move about it, and he moved, and the Ivev Alban Davies seconded, that Mr. Davies, the owner of Pwllaucochion, be again written to. This was all the business of interest.

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LLANDOVERY PETTY SESSIONS Held on Friday, March 4th, before Mr. D. Jones Lewis, Alderman C. P. Lewis, and Mr. J. Haley. ADJOURNMENT OF A LICENCE APPLICA- TION. Deputy-Chief Constable Evans said in respect to an application for the adjournment of the renewal of the licence of the Spirit v aults that he had no objection against the house provided a respectable person was put to conduct it. The application to adjourn the renewal for a month was granted. THE DRINK. Thomas Morgan, a labourer from town, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. It was here explained that a hedging match and horse show was held in the village on the day under notice. D.C.C. Evans said that an application for an occasional licence for the day had been refused at the last court. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 5s. and costs. John Harries, a farmer, was similarly charged, the offences being committed on the same date. P.C. Reynolds proved the case. The Chairman said that there was a great deal too many of these small hedging and shoeing shows held in the villages. They did no good at all ex- cept to the publicans by people getting drunk on his beer. One large show for a big district was much better. Defendant admitted that he had taken too much, but denied that he was in such an advanced state of intoxication as would prevent him taking a keen interest in horses. With regard to shouting he re- gretted that he was inclined to talk very loud at all times. Alderman Lewis said the present defendant had .been a good boy for a long time, and taking into consideration that he had pat in an appearance in I answer to the summons, and the other defendant hadn't, the Chairman said he would be let off on payment of 2s. 6d and costs. B. Jones another labourer from the locality, was similarly charged.—Fined 2s. cd. and costs. D. Rees, the landlord of the public-house, was charged with supplying defendant. P.C. Thomas said he asked the landlady why she had supplied him. She said that she asked him to go out, and admitted supplying him with one pint. Whe husband was away working, and Mrs. Kees was in charge of the house. Replying to the Bench Mrs. Rees said she would admit that the defendant was not sober, but he was not staggering. "Why did you supply him if he was the worse for drink?" asked Alderman Lewis. Witness replied that she had no reason to refuse the man. He would be supplied elsewhere. The Chairman said it was a serious offence to supply a drunken person. Mr. Rees said that he was supplied after being at her house. The Chairman said that it would become a matter I for the magistrates to seriously consider whether some of these public-houses should not be done away with unless they were conducted properly. Defendant was fined JS1 including costs. I TRAVELLING WITHOUT A TICKET. E. Morgan was charged by Inspector Arnold with travelling on the G.W.R. between Llangadock and Llandovery without a ticket. Mr. T. Ludford prosecuted on behalf of the Railway Company. He said that defendant on the 27th January travelled from Llandebie to Llandovery. He had taken a ticket to Llangadock, and when he got to Llan- dovery he should have given his ticket from Llande- bie to Llangadock to the collector and paid from the latter place to Llandovery. When asked for a ticket he said he hadn't travelled at all by train and asked by what train the "South Wales Echo" came in, and he was allowed to pass. Mr. Aldridge, the station-master, taxed him the following morning. He at first denied, but eventu- ally admitted. Evidence in support was given by Thomas Evans, a porter at Llandovery Station, and Mr. Arthur Aldridge, the station-master. Defendant, who said that it was for a ticket from Llanybyther he was asked, was fined J61 including "¿.- \U:1oL:3.

♦- LLANDILO COUNTY COURT. The usual monthly County Court was held on Thursday in last week, before His Honour Judge Bishop. CLAIM FOR THE PRICE OF A COFFIN. Anne Davies v. Wm. Reee.—In this case, Mr. Leyshon, of Swansea, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. T. Geo. Williams, Llandilo, for the de- fendant. Mr. Leyshon said this was a claim for JB6 15s. for a coffin. There was an accident at Pontlash Colliery of a. fatal nature. Defendant was then manager. A young man, named Dumphreys, died as a result of injuries he had sustained. As the deceased appeared to have no relatives in the neighbourhood the defendant came to his client and asked her to supply the coffin, which she did. The coffin was made by her husband, and then de- livered. Defendant subsequently appeared to have thought that he could get rid of the responsibibty by paying the money for the funeral expenses to somebody in London, and a considerable time after- wards he asked the plaintiff to apply to that person for the money, which he refused to do, so in conse- quence the plaintiff had to bring the matter before His Honour. Annie Davies, the plaintiff, said that she was a mid-wife. She lived with her husband, but carried on business on her own account. Her husband was a carpenter. She bore out her solicitor's statement. .-I Defendant told witness that he would see her paid for the coffin. She afterwards applied to him for payment several times. Defendant told her at first that she would be paid as soon as the £10 that was coming from the colliery for burying was received. Eventually defendant told her that he had paid the money to the boy's father in London and for her to go after him and not ask him (defendant) any more. Witness did not apply to deceased's father as she received the order from defendant. Cross-examined witness denied that the defendant told her that he would have to pay the compensa- tion to the father and that she would have to look to the latter for payment for the coffin. She did not know whether the father came down, and 'did not see him. Lilly Maria Davies, daughter of the last witness, spoke to hearing the defendant give the order for the coffin and say that he would see that it was paid for. Cross-examined—Witness denied having heard de- fendant say that deceased's father would be coming down and that any money coming to the father would be paid by him. She did not know that Dd. Thomas had seen her mother about the coffin. Thomas Davies, husband of the plaintiff, also corroborated. Cross-examined by Mr. Williams, witness said his wife and himself were all in one together in this business. She took orders and they were in partner- ship. The last witness was on Mr. Williams' application at this stage joined as plaintiff. Mr. Williams said that the defence was, as His Honour would have gathered from the cross-exa- mination, that no order for the coffin was given by the defendant. Mr. Rees had been, as stated, manager of a small colliery at Llandebie, where he was mining engineer and postmaster. He had no direct interest in the boy. He would tell them that like the boy himself he was a servant of the company. He would further tell lhem be was pass- ing the house of Mrs. Davies when the latter came out and told him that she had received the order for the coffin from David Thomas, and that she seemed rather anxious as to the certainty of being paid. Mr.. Rees said the position is this, that the boy had a father in London and that they expected him down, and if he came the money would be paid to him. Plaintiff seemed satisfied with that answer. William Rees, the defendant, gave evidence in support of his solicitor's statement. He had told Mrs. Davies that probably the funeral expenses would be paid from the colliery, but that as the father was not dependent on the son no other com- pensation would be paid. Mrs. Davies distinctly told him that she had seen David Thomas who had ordered the coffin. Witness emphatically denied that he ordered it, or that he would see her paid. He said he would see the money was paid for funeral expenses to David Thomas in case the father did not come down. The father did com I down and witness subsequently paid him nine days wages due to the deoeased, and the sum of £ 10 for the funeral expenses. He had no claim for the coffin in the meantime except a verbal claim from Mrs. Davies, but no bill to show what the amouIII was. The Judge said that witness paid £ 10 funeral ex- penses to the father, and one would have thought that the witness would have taken care to see that the father would pay what was proper to other people who conducted the funeral David Thomas, who said he had been supbcenaed by the plaintiff in this case, said that Mrs Davies was at his house laying out the body of Dumphreys. Nobody sent for her. She was there before he died. Questioned by Mr. Leyshon, witness denied hav- ing ordered the coffin. Defendant had asked him to take everything in his own hands and that he would see that everything was paid in respect to the coffin, but witness refused. Replying to the Judge, witness said he believed it was the father and Mr. Rees who ordered the grave to be dug. There was money due for board and lodgings to witness for J62 5s., and he received the money from the father. The Judge sii-timed up at some length, and in the result gave a Noidict for the plaintiff.

LLANDOVERY TOWN BAND.—The newly-formed town band made its first public appearance on St. David's Day, and gave a good account of itself, the result reflecting the greatest credit on the ability of the conductor (Mr. Morgan, of Llandilo), and praise is due to the hon. secretary (Mr. W. N. Thomas). ST. DAVID'S DAY.-The St. David's Day dinner, which is the second that has been held here since the resuscitation of the function last year by the late Ald. J. R. James, turned out an unqualified suooess. Mr. Walters, N.P. Bank, who was responsi- ble for the excellent arrangements, and the cater- ing of Host and Hostess Williams, of the Castle Hotel, could not be excelled. The toast list was a lengthy one, some of the speakers showing a tendency to be too verbose, but this is a fault that will doubtless be remedied on a future occasion. To (give a tittle of what was said would take up a great deal more space than we can afford under the unique circumstances attending this issue, and we regret that we can only give the toast list.— "The memory of St. David," Mr. Lewis Roderick, D.C., Cilycwm. Song, "Plas Gogerddan," Mr. Wm. Jones, Rhosybedw. "The Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations," Mr. W. H. Jones, manager N.P. Bank. The Rev. J. Titus (curate-in-charge at Llandovery), Rev. Dr. Thomas (C.M.), Bailyglas, and the Rev. Meurig Davies (curate) responded. Mr. Grant Hughes, Swansea, recited the "Kissing Cup Race." "The Army, Navy, and Territorial Forces" was proposed by Mr. C. P. Lewis, and responded to by Lieut. J. F. de Rees. Dr. Rosser, medical officer of health, proposed "The Town and Trade," and Councillor Daniel Jones (who gave some inter- esting glimpses into the past history of the town and its celebrities), Councillor W. Jones, Alma House, Mr. H. V. Watkins, Tycerrig, Mr. D. J. Williams, manager L. and P. Bank, and Councillor J. Nicholas responded. Councillor T. Phillips, Picton Court, proposed "The Visitors." Mr. Mervyn Peel, Danyrallt, in responding, regretted they were not having a St. David's Day dinner at Llangadock that year, but for what reason he did not know,! and that was the first timo for five years that he had not dined with fellow Welshmen at Llangadock. Dr. Hopkins also responded. Alderman Watkins (deputy mayor) proposed "The President" (Mr. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, the Mayor of Llandovery). He knew no family that had done more to further the interests of the town of Llandovery than the family of Llwyn-y-brain (cheers). The Mayor and Mayoress had since their advent entered into the interest of the town and the welfare of the inhabitants with the greatest enthusiasm (hear, hear, and applause). He further thought he way expressing the sentiments of every ratepayer in the borough in expressing their gratification at the honour Mr. Pryse-Rice had done them by consenting to become their repre- sentative on the County Council for the town (ap- plause). Aid. Watkins coupled with the toast Mrs. Pryse-Rice, the young heir, Master George, and the Misses Pryse-Rice. The toast was accorded musical honours, the company heartily joining in the singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow." The Mayor responded. He assured them that he had endeavoured, on the different public bodies they had placed him, to the best of his ability to do what he could for the benegfit of the town and neighbour- hodd, and he trusted, so long as they deemed him worthy of any post. to do all the good he could for the neighbourhood or anybody in it. The health of the Deputy Mayor, the vice-president of the evening, was proposed in graceful terms, as well as that of the secretary, Mr. Walters, and both responded in suitable terms. The last toast was that of the host and hostess, to which Mr. Dent Williams replied.

LLANDYFRIOG DEATH.—It is with regret many will hear of the death of Mr. Rhys Lewis, formerly of Llandyfriog, which occurred on Friday at Berthyfedwen, in his 66th year. The funeral took place on Monday, the interment being at Llangynllo. The Revs. H. Jones (vicar), Dr. Davies, Ebenezer, and D. Evans, Hawen, officiated at the house, and the Rev. E. O. Jones, M.A., at Llangynllo.

LLANDYSSUL LEGAL.—We are pleased to note the name of Mr. Edward Brocklebank Evans (second son of Dr. E. R. Evans, Brynawel, Llandvssul), amoDgst the success- ful candidates who have taken Honours at the Final Examination of the Law Society. Mr. Evans was educated at the Llandyssul County School and the University College, Aberystwyth. The first portion of his articles were served at the office of Mr. T. H. Davies, solicitor, and on the latter relinquishing practice in September, 1906, Mr. Evans was articled to Mr. John Evans, of the firm of Messrs. Evans and Thomas, solicitors, Llandyssul. Mr. E. B. Evans, who is only 23 years of age. has been re- markably successful, and his numerous friends wish him a prosperous career. DRAWING.—In the drawing for "Stortford Den- mark," the valuable animal was won by Mr. Thos. Thomas, "horse-breaker," Llandyssul. ANGLING.—Mr. Mitchell, Bryn Teify, on Saturday, had two salmon weighing 81bs .and lOlbs. each. Ernest Morris had 51bs. of trout on Saturday ia the Teify, and Tudor Jones, on Monday, had a nice basket of 3lbs. in the Twelly.

ABERGWILI SUCCESS.—Her numerous friends will be delighted to hear of the success of Miss Mabel Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, in the recent matriculation examination of the London University. A pupil at the County Girls' School, Carmarthen, and a probationer at Abergwili National School, sfie secured a very creditable position in the pass list, which exempts her from the preliminary examina- tion for most of the professions. UNIONIST ASSOCIATION.—The Unionists and Tariff Reformers of the parish are losing no time in taking up the invitation of the West Carmarthenshire Unionist Association to form a local committee with a view to thorough re-organisation. On the 1st inst., a large and enthusiastic meeting convened by Mr J. Lewis.^ Ivy Cottage, was held at the schoolroom, when it was decided to form a local branch of th« Association. The minimum subscriptions was fixed at a Is. Mr. J. Williams, Portland House, who presided, was elected chairman of the committee; Mr. Israel Evans, Gellvglyd, and Mr. J. Williams, Llwynpiod, vice-chairmen; Mr. James Lewis, Ivy Cottage, hon. secretary, and Mr. T. Maddox, School House, treasurer. A sub-committee, consisting of representatives from each part of the parish, wae appointed to go through the list of voters, to ensure thorough registration. On Tuesday night last, Mr. H. J. Stokes, the agent, read the members a paper on Tariff Reform, and a very interesting and educa- tive discussion followed. FLOWEB SHOW.—A general committee of the Horticultural and Agricultural Society was held re- cently, under the presidency of Mr. John Lloyd. Penybank (the chairman). There was a large attendance, and the resignation of the hon. secretary (Mr. R. A. Falconer, Bwlch), who has rendered such excellent service to the society, and to whose skill and energy the society owes its present flourish- ing condition, was received with great regret. Mr. Falconer was urged to re-consider his decision but could not be prevailed upon to accept office foi another year. Mr. T. Maddox. the School House was unanimously elected to fill the vacancv. The committee then proceeded to revise the orize-Iist. which was passed with little alteration. The societv has a balance in hand of about £ 30, and it is ex- pected that the next show on August 25th will be a great success.

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