The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

--40- HOUSE AND LOBBY MR. LLOYD GEORGES "HUMBLE PIE." (By Gilbert Watson). House of Commons, Westminster. h. Lloyd George, patron of passive resistance, and rebel in general, has had to eat a large portion of humble pie in the House this week. He has been in the habit of collecting income tax before :t was legalised by Parliament until that sturdy friend of individual liberty, Mr. Giteon Bowles, took him before the Courts of J ustice and gave him a salutory le».,on. The Chancellor of the Exchequer lies under the distressing handicap that although he can place his private secretaries in opulent positions in the Civil Service he cannot promote them to the judicial bench. And so Mr. Bowles had a proper trial and Mr. Lloyd George received a legal defeat. As a result the right hon. gentleman had to ask the House of Commons to see him through and to vali- date the collection of income tax in the early part of the financial year before it had been actually sanctioned by Parliament. Naturally the House of Commons was quite prepared to do the right thing, but it was an instructive sight to see the Welsh tighter appealing, as it were, for mercy to his fellow c members. IN CHASTENED MOOD. The truth is Mr. Lloyd George is in a very chastened mood just now. Circumstances have been vey awkward of late. The Marconi difficulties have not dissolved at a breath, and the coming Budget is filling his soul with dread. Ttie national revenue looks as if it has reached high water mark, and if the services of the country are to be properly financed this year, the Chancellor must impose fresh taxation. auch a, step would, of course, be an admission that the People's Budget" was a rank unmitigated failure, that all the land taxes all the increment duties, all the super taxes had availed nothing, that the breakfast table of the working classes still groans under food taxation, and that the land song has been sung in vain. This won1 be a humiliation too deep for words for the Chance" l->r of the Exchequer, and so lie surveys the future is well as the present with gloom and fear. THE MARCONI INQUIRY. The addition of -Sir Frederick Banbury -ind Mr. Butcher to the Marconi Committee has immensely strengthened the inquiry. Members are now antici- pating some lively passages when the fetock Exchange evidence is developed. Sir Frederick is an old city hand," and knows the ins and outs of Throg- morton-street as well as any man. When brokers and jobbers and other interested persons come be- fore the Committee the Member for the City of London can be relied on to bring out every essential point. The House of Commons will certainly re- quire some further light thrown on ttie whole matter before its regains its confidence. I gather that it is more than probable that a full debate will be raised on the whole question before the Session closes, in which the personal issues that arise will be sub- niitted to the decision of the House. THE AIR PERIL. The foreign a.ir peril continues to absorb much I 1 01, attention at St. Stephen's. The boast of a German flying officei- that any of his country's airships could sail to Ireland without a stop, crossing Portsmouth and Plymouth and return by way of the Orkneys and Edinburgh has aroused some alarm, and considerable surprise is expressed at the noncholance of our own Almiralty in face of such a statement. The fooling of alarm at the public indifference of Mr. Winston Churchill and Col. Seelv in the matter is manifesting itself in the shape of innumerable questions on the subject. The aerial Parliamentary group returns again and again to the charge but without avail. Nothing but a German bomb dropped on his head by a German airship is likely to shake the subLime optimism of the First Lord of the Admiralty. j

CALL.—Mr. D. Low is, B.A., tltudent at Brecon Cou- gregational College, and a native of Aberaman, Aberdare has been given a. call to the English Con- gregational Church, Whitlaiid. 0 RAINFALL RECORDS. — At uolden Grove Gardens: Aprii GIld, o.id inches; Aiml 3rd, 0.18; April 4th, li.UÙ; April 5th, 0.00; April bth, v.OJ; April Vt-h, O.UU; April bth, O.OU; total, U. to.—F. Surman. WILL.—Mr. John Davies, of Aberduar Farm, Llan- ybytlier, Carmarthenshire, who (lled on February 1, -cit estate of the grows value of of which i,4'i'b is net personality. Probate of his will Has 1><1'11 granted to his widow, Mrs. Racael Davies, the "u.e executrix. PRESENTATION*.—On cdnetsday afternoon last the past and present boyti of the Grammar School, Car- martnen, gathered JIl the Lng ;<;11001 and presented the headmaster (Mr. E. 8. Allen) with a wab-h, a dining table, and a case of cutlery, OIl the completion oi the twenty-fiiht year 01 his terill of office. Ihe chair wan occupied by Mr. Bugstocke. Messrs. Frank Lloyd and Sona are holding their Sales in the North Wales Repository, Wrexham, on We-Uncsday and Thursday, April 23rd and 24th, entries for which can be taken up to Tuesday next- These sulu; rank among the best 01 the year, and from the numerous inquiries the auctioneers are re- ceiving they anticipate an extraordinary good de- mand. CABMAKTHENBHIEJI lNFiKMAKy.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge tile receipt of the fol- lowing:—Periodicals from Mr. R. James, Bridge- street; Mies Lloyd, 33, The Avenue, and Mrs. G»vynue Hughes, Glancothy; medicine bottles from Mrs. Scott, Llanstepliau; old linen irom Miss StedniLti Thomas, Pensarn. APPOINTMENT.—We have to congratulate Mr. J. W. Jones, of 5, Spilman-street, Carmarthen, upo.i his appointment as manager for the Singer Sewing Machine Company to Carmarthen and Cardigan- shire districts. Previous to the present appoint- ment, Mr. Jones was manager for ineath ani cis- tfricts for the same Company. I.AECTURE.On Thursday in last week at the Assembly Rooms, a meeting of the Women's Con- servative and -Jjionist Association was held. There were a good number of members present, and after refreshments had been berved a lecture on Home Rule was given by Mr. Willow, Llanelly. One of his most interesting and instructive parts was the view of Belfast, the prospering part of Ulster, and also the signing of the Ulster Government against Home Rule. 11,NTERTAIN -011 Friday last a cinematograph entertainment was given at the Priory Boys' School by Messrs. Lever Bros., of Port Sunlight. The lecturer (Mr. Easly, G.S. M..I took as his subject l'ort L prosperity sharing the pictures illustrated the works and village of Port Sunlight, and of the industry of soap-making. Tlie Rev. Aldred Williams presided over a fairly large audience. The prooeeds were in aid of the t. Peter's Church Sunday School. CARMARTHENSHIBJJ INFIRMARY HINEN GUILD.—A meeting of this society was held at the Infirmary on Saturday. The chair was occupied by Lady Philipps, who hase taken a warm interest in the work. Although the Guild has only been in exist- ence a few months, pome 300 articles have been con- tributer, and it is hoped that the work will be extended greatly during the coming year. It is proposed to hold an exhibition in connection with the Guild on St. David's Day. J ST. JOHN'S VESTRY.—The Rev. W. liar Edwards (curate) presided over the annual vestry of St. John's Church, Carmarthen. Messrs. Walter Davies and E: Thomas were appointed church-wardens, and a vote of sympathy was passed with the vicar (Arch- deacon Owen Evans) in his recent illness. A resolu- tion strongly protesting against the Welsh Church Bill was carried. CARMABTHIINHHLUK TElmnolUALS.- It is stated by Lieut. Pugh, D.S.O. (secretary of the West Wales Territorial Forces Association) in his returns of the strength of the force that th t-We'sh Field Co. R.E. of Llanelly and Carmarthen, which has a total strength of the force that the Welsh Field Co. R.E. men. The 4th Welsh Regiment, with its companies at Haverfordwest, Pembroke, Cardigan, Llandilo, Carmarthen, .Llanelly (two), and Ammanford, has a total strength of 24 officers and 820 men. Haver- fordwest requires three more officers. Llanidlo 34 men, Cardigan 3 officers and 59 men, Carmarthen 3 officers, Llanelly 62 men, and Ammnaford 19 men. In the National Reserve there are 311 in Carmar- thenshire. MARRIED AT EIOHTY-SIX.— A marriage made unique by the fact of the advanced age of the con- tracting parties took place at the Registry Office, Carmarthen, on Tuesday. The bride, aged eighty- six year. was Mrs. Eleanor Williams, a widow living at Llwynteg, Llangendeirne, and the bridegroom, a widower, aged 68. was Mr. Wm. Davies, a retired oollier, living at Llwyncrwn, Pontyeates, near Llan- elly. The aged couple arrived alone at the registry office, and the simple ceremony was gone through before Mr. John Saer, superintendent registrar, and two witnesses. Both the bride and bridegroom looked exceedingly sprightly and robust, and wrote their signatures to the marriage with a .steady hand. Having received the congratulations of those present, the happy couple left tlie office smilingly arm-in-arm. PRESENTATION.—An interesting function took place at the G.W.R. Station on Sunday last when Signal- man John Pile, who is retiring after 47 years' faith. ful service, and Foreman John Rees, who leaves after 45 years' faithful service, were each presented with a walking stick and umbrella by the members of the platform staff as a token of tineir high esteem and regard. Guard Hughes occupied the chair, and Mr. F. Wheatley, in a speech eulogistic of the admirable services rendered to the company by the recipients, and the happy relations which existed between them and their fellow-employees, made the presentations. Speeches in a similar strain were delivered by Inspectors Webb and Gwyn, Colleccor T. Phillips, Guards J. DaVies, R. Davies and Richards, and Signalmen Morgan, T. Rees a'ld Lewis. Messrs. Pile and Rees in returning suitable thanks were visibly moved by the mark of apprecia- tion which their comrades had paid them. THE RINK PICTURKDBOME.— The Rink Picturedrome continues to put before their patorns programmes of a high-class order, which draw crowded houses. For Friday and Saturday, the following excellent pro- gramme will be showll HUlllall Hearts," a power- ful two-part drama; A College Joke," L'alino tries to get the 6iieli; two highly humorous stories; "My Babv," a story of a thoughtless promiser; Kitty at the Boarding School. The Marriage- able Widow. two delightful comedies; and A Fugitive from Justice." a powerful Western drama. Ior Monday, ^pril 14th, the principal pciturcs are — "Unmasked." a powerful dramatic story; "The Smouldering Spark," a thrilling story of the deep; From St. Paul to Ontrevaux," a beautifully coloured travel picture; "Mrs. Eaton," an interest- ing society drama Bringing Home the Pup and Alkali's Shave," two delightfluly funny stories. On Thursday, April 17th, The Women in White," Thanhouser's production, in two parts; "The Lace- maker's Romance." a delightful Dutch legend, and An Indian's Friendship," an exoiting western story. The 'Drome is open for rinking as follows:- Afternoons, 2.30 to 4.30 (Saturdays excepted): even- ings, 6 to 7.30 (Thursdays and Saturdays excepted). For further particulars see our advertisement columns. SECRETARIAL APPOINTMENT.—A popular appoint- ment was made at Carmarthen on Saturday last when the Carmarthenshire Association of Friendly Societies, under the presidency of Mr. Ben. Evans, GWastod Abbot., Pencader (ex-chairman of the Car- marthenshire County Council), unanimously :'p- pointed Mr. David Evans, 98, Priory-street, Carmar- then, to the important position of secretary of the association, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Thomas Thomas, J.P., Harddfan, Carmarthen. Mr. Evans is one of the most popular inhabitants of Carmarthen, where he is held in high esteem. The news of his appointment was received with the warmest approval, and the association are to be congratulated on securing the services of a competent official. Mr. Evans is a life governor of the Car- marthenshire Infirmary, and is married to the only surviving daughter of the late Mr. David Williams. Carmarthen's first and .on'y working-man J.P. A St. Peter's boy, he has taken an active part in town affairs, and was one of the first members of rhe volunteer cycling corps, and represented the 1st V.B. Welsh Regiment at -'xford, for Lord Wolselev's cup. CONCERT.—Under the auspices of the St. Peter's (Juveni'e) branch of the Church of England Tem- perance .society. a concert and children's operetta was given at the Priory-street Schoolroom on Thurs- day evening. 27th ult. The Rev. Aldred Williams presided over a good audience. The first portion of the programme was of a miscel'aneous character. Pianoforte soln; were sriven by Miss Olive Davies and Master Noel Wright: songs by Dd. Bartlett. Noreen Hanccke. St'inlev Wright, Selwyn Grif- fiths, Edgar floddon. Ann Jones, and recita- tions by Jessie Rona, Maggie Leiws. Hilda Lewis, Mav Bartlett and Gwennie Hughes. The operetta, entitled The Doll's Teapartv." was then per- formed and was gone through by the children in a very able manner. Credit is due to F. G. Humphreys, who was r,,sT)oii for the training of the youthful actors. The accompanist throughout, the evening was Miss D. Jones. The Rev. W. liar Edwards thanked all who contributed towards making the function such a success, special mention being made of Mrs. W. Bartlett. who had decorated the stage in such a tasteful style. Ii" .z:J Io; Carmarthen people will learn with regret, al- though pleased at his promotion, hat -upt. S. Jones will shortly remove to Llanelly iu succession to the late Supt. Rogers. Supt. J. E. J'.nes will take charge at Carmarthen. WELSH FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL ENGINEERS.- Carmarthen ,c-ctiozi. Orders for week ending April 19t.i1, lbi3: Officer on duty, Capt. J Francis; N.C.O. on duty, Sergt. E. Duckfield; orderly corporal, 2nd Corpl. A. E. Lewis; orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter A. Duckfield. Monday: Engineering, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday: Infantry training, 7.30 p.m. Thursday: Judging distance practice, 2.30 p.m. Saturday: Judging dis- tance practice, 2.30 p.m. Notice: N.C.O.s are re- quested to make a special effort to complete their judging distance practices during the ensuing month. -(Siglled) John Francis, Capt., Welsh Field Co., R.E. T. DAVID'S C.E.M.S.—On Monday evening last, at the Model Schoul, an address on Why I am a Churchman was given -by Mr. W. A. Wheel, of Llansamlet. The vicar, the Rev. Griffith Thomas, who took the chair, said that every religious organisa- tion prospered as long ati its members held dofinitc dogmatic views in regard to their tenets. Welshmen a generation or so ago were far more definite than they are to-day. A Baptist was a Baptist, a Cai;ili was a Calvin, and nothing else. People were won to the views of those who were .Iulte definHc. Clnuc-i men of a generation or so ago were too apt to apolo- gise for their Churchmanship. Owing to the opposi- tion levelled against the Church we have been driven to examine the strength of our church. This I.HS produced a body of robust Churchmen who hold very strong and definite views. Mr. Wheel, in the course of an'eloquent address, gave three reasons for being a Churchman. (1) The historical claims of the Church of England. (2) The advantages of having a Prayer Book; and (3) the splendid organization of the Church of England. Mr. John Crossman pro- posed, and Mr. Tom Williams (Cemetery Lodge) sooonded a vote of thanks to Mr. Wheel, which as carried unanimously. FUNHRAL OF THE LATE MR. J. C. H. PORTNELL.— The funeral of the late Mr. J. C. H. Portnell, for many years lessee of the Carmarthen markets and town tol's, took place on IFtiday afternoon The interment was preceded by a service conducted by the Rev. Aldred Williams, senior curate of St. Peter's. Amongst those present 1ll the procession were:—The Mayor (Mr. J. B. Arthur, the Town Clerk (Mr. H. B. White) and Messrs. J. F. Morris, H. S. Holmes, H. It. Lewis, C. Haydn Williams, C. E. Davies, D. J. Davies, George James, Jno. Mor gan, D. J. Evans, E. V. Collier, Thos. Evans, H. C. Tierney, Lewis, Giles, J. O. Morgan, F. J. Finglah, D. Bartlett, S. Cairns, H. A. Williams, H. Reeves, G. W. Greeves, D. Rogers, B. A. Lewis, B. Phillips, Dunn Williams, A. K. Mayall and H. Studt (junior). The chief mourners were Messrs. C. H. Portnell and P. C. Portnell (sons), Mr. F. C. Portnell (brother), and G. S. Swarbrick, Swansea (brother-in-law). Beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were sent by the ,following :-His sorrowful wife and children; Fred and Pollie (brother i.Wyastono, Chepstow-road, Newport (MOIL) Salethicl (brother), solicitor, New- castle-on-Tyne; Augy and Alfred (brother-in-law), Fairfield, Bryngwyn-road, Newport (Mon.); Carrie and George (brotherin-iaw), deputy borough surveyor, Swansea; the Mayor and Mayoress; members of the Sports and Attractions Committee; Coroner and jury Mr. and Mrs. C. Haydn Williams, King-street, Car- marthen; Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Sullivan, London; Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Rees, 16, Lammas-street; Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Ardwyn, Penllwyn-park; Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, 6, Lammas-street; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. IFinglah, horough surveyor; Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Holmes, Penllwyn-park; Mrs. Rees and Mr. D. J. Davies, 57, King-street; Mrs. O. Norton, Bryn- derw, Wellfiold-road: Mr. and Mrs A. Killick Mayall, Richmond-terrace; Mr. and Mrs. Studt, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. Booth and family, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family, 12, Barn-row; Mr. and Mrs. J. Kettley, Tanners' Arms; and Mrs. A. Evans, 9, Orchard-street. DEATH AND FUNERAL.—The many friends ana acquaintances of Mrs. Mary Jones. Glyn, Barn-row, wil regret to learn of her death, whi h occurred on Thursdays in last week.The deceased, Who 53 years of age, was very well known t:id ;1i!Uy esteemed at Carmarthen. The funeral, which was private, took place on Monday last at dlC Ca.'hiar- then Cemetery. The Rev. R. C. Whitfield officiated. The following were the chief mourners:—Mr. A. J. Jones (husband); Percy M. Jones (soni; Mr. R. J. Jones (brother-in law); Mr. Hugh Jones (nephew; Mr. J. IF. Morris (brothor-iu-lawA; Mr. W. James (cousin); Dr. E. Williams, M.D., was also present. Wreaths and floral tributes were sent by the follow- ing:—Husband and children; Mr Bryon, Tibshelf, Derbyshire (father); Miss Annie Bryon, Tibshelf (sister); Master Jack Sampson, Tibshelf (nephew); Mrs. Evans, Cricklewood, N.W. (sisterj; Patsy and Dan. Evans (niece and nephew); Mrs. Shelton and family, Burton-on-Trent (sisttr.1; Mr. R. J. Jones and family; Mr. J. F. Morris and family; Mr. Ivor Jones and family, Huntley, N.B.; Miss B. Davies, uark Gate; Mr. William James and family; Mrs. Winter; Mrs. Greenwood; Mrs. Gardiner: Mrs. James Thomas, Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Evans, Hillside; Mrs. Rowlands; Mrs. Powell; Mrs. and Miss Bur- gess Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones; the employees of Messrs. D. Jones and Sons, decorators; and Miss Eva Lewis. The family have been the recipients of such a large number of expressions of sympathy that they take this opportunity of thanking the kind friends who have condoled with them in their sad bereavement. By Mrs. Jones' death the English Wesleyan Church loses one of its most devoted members.-In. the course of his evening discourse (based on 1 Cor. xiii. 12 v.) at the English Wesleyan Chapel last Sunday, the Rev. Christopher Whitfield (resident pastor) said that since fhe new year came in they, as a church, had been seriously bereaved. In the early part of the year they had to mourn the loss of their brother Jeremy, and within the last week they had been called upon to. experience another bereavement in the removal of their sister Arnaud Jones, and he would like at the very commencement of the remarks he wished to make in reference to her, on behalf of himself and the members of that church, and con- gregation. to extend to the sorrowing husband and the other llIembers of the family, and all the rela- tives, their deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. Ho thanked God for such members as Mrs. Jones. He ha.d only known her since he came to live in Carmarthen last August, but he had known her long enough and weil enough to come to admire her character most highly, and to feel that she was a true woman of God, and a very worthy, honourab'e, and useful member of their church. Like himself, she was not a native of the town. but about thirty years ago she came from Derbyshire to live in Car- marthen, and about five years after was married to Mr. Arnaud Jones, and their silver wedding was oelebrated as recently as last January. During the time Mrs. Jones had be-eii a member with them she had sought to glorify God in her life and conduct, and had done what she could for the promotion of the bast interests of their church. So long as she had health and strength she was never absent from the services when she could bo present, and to their great surpriso and sorrow it was recently found that for several years past she had been carrying a severe burden of pain and suffering that only a few of those who were near and dear to her had any idea of. Her faith in (foo and her spirit of in- domitable courage and endurance and her desire to shield her loved ones from her sorrow and grief, enabled her to bear it almost entirely alone. She kept it to herself and so there came in the end a very rapid development, and her knowledge of it was conveyed to her friends about a week ago that she could not live more than a few months, and when the end came on the Thursday morning she was fully prepared. She was not afraid when she entered the walking of the shadow of death, having looked death in the face long before and had prepared her. self for it. Her Saviour who had been her portion and her strength, had brought her off more than conqueror. It was as true that day as it was in the days of John Wesley that their people died well. Mr. Whitfield closed with those beautiful lines of Francis Ridley Havcrgal-" Light after darkness, gain after loss, strength after weakness, crown after cross," &c. Appropriate hymns were sung during the service.

-40. CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT WEEK "THE GONDOLIERS AT THE RINK. EXCELLENT RACING AT POINT-TO-POINT MEETING. The Carmarthenshire Hunt week has been resusci- tated, and, although, during tne fifty years or so, which have elapsed since society last met for a round of society events in the county town, there re mains to-day much similarity between the two. This week, for this is Hunt week, the old town has been filled with a very welcome number of ladies and gentlemen from this and the neighbouring counties. As they did half a century ago, so do the majority no "rrive by road. But with this difference; then they drove in "four-in-hands"' and other coaches, whereas to-day they travel by motor-car; the trains then were slow and inconvenient, so few availed them- selves of that means of transit; now railway travel- ling is both luxurious and convenient, but motor- cars offering a. more ready means of getting about, those who can make their journey s in this way. So it comes a-bout that this week there are not the large number of people staying over night in the town. In the old days practically every suitable house had every available room occupied by visitors. To-day the necessity of remaining over night does not exist. Yet it is satisfactory to learn that there are a large number of visitors in the town, and a great/ demand made on the accommodation. There is again a difference in the race meeting, a two-flays programme giving way to one, but to make up the deficiency we have this week the Point-to-point Races. The Hunt Ball goes along merrily and is quite comparable to the old, so are the opportunities for hunting. These things are all very well, but where are the signs of progress? One is to be found in the theatrical line. It was never given to the old school to go to the Rink and witness a first- class amateur operatic performance. Such then is a meagre comparison. Probably the new has its draw- backs compared with the old, so it has its advantages but apart from all such comparison, Carmarthen shire rejoices at the re-inauguration of the old happy Hunt week, and hopes there will never be occasion for another revival. The resuscitation in the main is due to the active interest taken in the Hunt by Sir Owen Philipps, K.C.M.G. (joint master of hounds), and Lady Philipps, Coomb, and the strong support they received from Mr. R. H. Harries (joint M.F..L1.) and Mrs. Harries, the Croft, and the mem- bers of the Hunt. To the untiring energies of the joint secretaries, Mr G. S. Protheroe-Beynon, Tre- wern, and Mr. John Francis, Myrtle Hill, is the success of the week's programme to be attributed, and to the wholehearted enthusiasm of the residents of the county and neighbourhood is the accomplish- ment due. PERFORMANCE OF THE GONDOLIERS. We .believe that the arrangement to include in the programme of the Hunt week a performance by the Carmarthen Amateur Operatic Society must have proved eminently satisfactory both to the members and friends of the Hunt and to the society itself. To the latter it must have been an added pleasure to perform before an entirely new audience and to the visitors we trust it was a pleasure and. we hope, a pleasant surprise, to find what talent the town was able to command. We are not in a position to say how the present effort compares with previous ones, but we feel sure that at any rate in the performance of the Gondoliers, the Society maintains a full average of their usual ex- cellence. The chorus never was better, except per- haps in a better balance of parts on one or two occasions; in any case it was so good that nobody wished any better. Carmarthen has always shone (going back for years to when there was hardly an- other operatic society in the oountry) in the chorus work of its operatic performances, and in spite of a certain scarcitv of material has manasred maintain I a very high standard of excellence. "The Gondo- liers 1, gives special opportunities for good singing and good dancing-in fact one can almost imagine the two to have been the main excuse for its crea- tion by the author and composer—what plot there is being decidedly, judged by the Gilbertian standard, bald and lacking to an extent in the subtlety of oharacter-drawing which places Gilbert and Sullivan opera so very far apart from other so-called light opera of modern times. "The Gondoliers" in fact, somewhat resembles modern musical comedy, and for that reason at times gives the feeling that it could have been "cut" with advantage in parts. The opera is essentially spectacular; everybody in it can sing well and dance and move about grace- fully, and is brimming with animal spirits, and in so far as the players can reach that standard they are successful in presenting it. The work offers an exceptional opportunity for the chorus without any special difficulties in the cast, while its bright choral numbers and charming dances make it very welcome to audiences. It is not, however, in our opinion a work which possesses the supreme attractions of several others of the same group. It provided a very good start-what we hope is the start-as a standing item in the programmes of future Hunt weeks at Carmarthen, and as we have said its rendering by the Carmarthen Operatio Society must have been eminently satisfactory to all concerned. We have already referred to the work of the chorus, but we must add that its rendering of the "Cachuca" chorus was a pleasure and a joy to be remembered for a long while. The melody and richness of voice revealed in this chorus and the grace and vigour of the dancing placed it far above the average of amateur efforts, and, in fact, stamped it-with all respect to a talented body of principals—as the finest item on t'ne programme. The success of the chorus indeed began from the start when they were recalled for the chorus, The merriest fellows are we," a compliment which by the by was largely to the credit of the soloist, Mr. Tom Jones, whose excellent dancing and sinsrin.g as "Antonio gave in tial life to the performance on Tuesday night. The parts of Tessa and Gianetta were respectively taken by Miss May Matthews and Miss Enid Wheldon, and in both instances in a manner which could hardly have been improved upon. "Tessa," the more attractive part of the two. gave Miss Matthews abundant opportunities of displaying her excellent voice and natural dramatic ability, and both she and Miss Wneldon threw into i .{;"L their acting just that element of gaiety and aban- don which the parts demanded. Miss Matthews's rendering of her chief song "When a merry maiden marries" was first-class, and brought her a hearty recall. A similar compliment was paid Miss Whel- don for her admirable rendering of that most try- ing song, Kind sir, you cannot have the heart indeed Miss Wheldon achieved the difficult task of investing her part all through with interest and charm and of saving it from occasional monotony. Two admirable partners to these ladies were found in Mr. Dan Bartlett and Mr. P. Ll. Roberts, who took the parts of Guiseppe and Marco respectively, and did it in a manner which would have done credit to professional players. Mr. Roberts is a new comer to the Society; he has a powerful and melodious tenor voice and acts well. On this occasion he sang well. danced and moved about with grace ,and had all the requisite fun. Mr Dan Bartlett, comparatively a beginner, is to be con- gratulated upon having proved himself worthy to be placed in the first rank of amateurs. j.ie has the advantage of a rich, melodious voice, clear enuncia- tion and a style which is strong and refined. His hands and feet do not worry him or the audience, he has plenty of humour and shows a complete ab- sence of effort. The four players we have men- tioned formed a splendid quartette, and were responsible for the greater share of the interest of the piece. Especially was this so when they were associated with Don Alhambra, a character which found a very able exponent in Mr. Harry Reeves. The part was evidently one after Mr. ReeVes's own heart, and certainly was one calculated to show him at his best. The flavour of its humour lost nothing in his hands, and his singing of the "Shadow-of-doubt" song was deservedly encored. In the other section of the opera-one is prompted to think of it in two-the interest was well sus- tained by Mrs. Hubert Cooke, Miss Winnie Stephens, and Messrs. Hubert Cooke and A. R. Davies. Miss Stephens's acting and singing as the Duchess did her very great credit, especially as, if we understand aright, she has never taken part in anytihing of the kind before. The entrance of this quartette and the scenes allotted to them are very charming and beautiful, and in this instance Miss Stephens can claim a large share of the credit for making them so. One always expects Mrs. Hubert Cooke to be graceful and sweet on the stage, and we were not in this case disappointed. One of the nicest numbers in the opera was the "Bury, bury' duett between her and her husband, Mr. Hubert Cooke, who, as "Luiz," was admirable. The singing and acting of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke afforded much enjoyment and pleasure. Mr. A. R. Davies presented the Duke of Plaza-Toro as a frivolous and aristocratic old trifler, and did it ex- tremely well; in fact, it would have been difficult to find anyone to do it better. A few words are due to those who took minor parts, and it is pleasing to be able to say that t'ney ranked as minor only in the sense of being small and not because of their rendering. The Misses Irene Williams. Gwynne Lewis, and Gwladys Isaac sang and acted very nicely, quite as well as we have seen it done in some professional companies, and an equal mead of praise is due to Mr. W. D. Tnomas and Mr Ll. Arthur, who as "Francesco" and "Giorgio." did all that the parts required of them. A special compliment must be paid Mrs. T. W. Francis, who completely justified her choice as "Inez," the old foster mother. Mr. E. V. Collier's scenery was one of the best things on the stage, as it always is in these operas, and he ought to be, as producer of the opera all round, very proud of this production. Mr. Harold Malkin, F.R.C.O., was again the musical director, and proved himself as able and capable in his department as ever. Mr. T. S. Puddicombe, at the piano, wa& again the accompanist to the Society, and again proved himself invaluable and resource- ful, even in giving light where there was no light. Mr. F. W. Watts was organist, and did his work very well. Mr. F. G. Humphreys still carries on the secretarial work in the face, sometimes, of many discouragements. and bearing many burdens for which he deserves the eternal thanks of the Society. The other officials were: Assistant conductor, Mr. G. B. Isaac; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. P. Lewis; assistant stage manager, Mr. I. J. Nicolls (who always ren- ders invaluable help in getting the stage ready for the performances): assistant secretary, Mr. R. C. Nichoie. Tne orchestra was oomposed of Messrs. Jones's Band, assisted by a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs, forming altogether an admir- able combination. Last, but by no means least, it is a pie irtu e to compliment Mit-s Gwladys Thomas, cf the Emporium, who arranged all the charming dances of the chorus., Miss Thomas must be very gratified by the success of her efforts, and it is a pity she could not herself see how charming the dances were. POINT-TO-POINT RACES. The Point-to-Point Races were this year very appropriately run over ground including part of the Racecourse, the winning-post being at the grand- stand. The weather was delightful and the large attendance witnessd the finest racing probably ever seen on the course. There was quite a orowd of motor-cars on the field. Amongst those present were Sir Owen and Lady Philipps and party Miss Lloyd, Bronwydd; Mr. and Mrs. Delmc Davies-Evans, Pen- ylan; Mr. B. Davies-Evans, Bwlchbychan; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Harries, and Mass and Master Harries, The rou; Mr. Morgan Jones, Llanmilo; Mr. F. Dudley Drummond, the Misses E. and K. Drum- mond, Miss Llewellyn, Penllegaer; Major Woods and Capt. Leet, "Hafodneddyn; Co', and Mrs. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi; Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Ystrad- wrallt; Capt. D. Gwynne; Capt. and Mrs. E. C. Jennings, Gellideg; Mr. G. S. Protheroe-Bevnon, Trewern; Mr. D. Prothcroe, M.O.H., and Mr. E. S. Protheroe, Glyntaf; Capt. E. C. Harries and party, Bryntowy; Mr. Kenneth Walker, Llanfallteg; Col. J. D. Lloyal, Pare Heuri; Mr. L. B. Blake, Pwllywhead; Mr. and Mrs. W. Picton Philipps, Llan dilo; Mr and Mrs. Alfred Stephens, Broomhill; Mr. Evans, Loves Grove, Aberystwyth; Major Glascott, ■Saundersfoot; Mrn. Grisinond Philipps, Cheltenham; Mr. H. L. Puxley, Lletherllestri; Capt. Linton Adjutant 4th Welsh (Territorials); Mr. C. W. R. Stokes, Tenby; Mr. Pryse-Rice, Llwvnybrain Maior Harford, Falcondale; Lieut. Pugh, D.S.O., and Mrs. Pugh, Mount Pleasant ;Mr. G. Stepney Gulston, Paro Henri; Mr. and Mrs. H. Morgan Griffiths, Lime Grove; Mr. J. W. Bishop, Llanelly: Mr. Mansel Lewis and Miss Lewis, Stradey Park; Capt. Hughes Morgan. Tenby; Mr. G. S. Carver, Wenallt; Mr. T. Lewis, Brynglas; Mr. D. Williams and Mr. Gordon Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel. Car- marthen; Mr. G. E. Bowen, Ramsey House; Mr. T. Thomas, Velindre; Mr. H. Smart, Mountain View; Dr. and Mrs. Thomas, Whitland; Capt. Powell, Sarnau; Mr. Shipley Lewis, Llandilo; Mr. W. V. Howell Thomas, Carmarthen: Mr. John Francis and Mr. D. Francis. Myrtle Hill; Mr. Percy Thomas and Mr. J. Thomas, Derliys Court; Mr. J. Richards, Pantathro; Ir. and Mrs. J. F. Rees, Carmarthen; Mr". Olive, Boar's Head Hotel. Carmarthen; Dr. and Mrs. Bowen Jones, The Friary, Carmarthen; etc., etc. The officials were:—Stewards. Mr. R .1I. Harries, M.F.H., Sir Owen Philipps. K.C.M.G., M.F.H, Capt. D. Gwynne. ür. W. V. H. Thomas, Mr. R. R. Carver; Mr. G. Protheroe-Beynon, Mr. Delme Davies-Evans, Mr. Kenneth Walker, Mr. E. S. Protheroe, Mr. W. J. Williams, Mr. D. G. Protheroe, Mr. E. H. Morris, Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Mr. J. W. Bishop, Mr. Kenies Lloyd, Mr. G. H. StricK, Capt. E. C. Jennings. Judge, Col. J. D. Lloyd. Clerk of the scales, Mr. W. V. H. Thomas. Starter, Mr. J. F. Rees, M.R.C.V.S. Hon. secre- taries, Mr. G. Protheroe-Beynon and Mr. J. Francis. As mentioned before capital racing was enjoyed, but the most popular win was unquestionably the esteemed Master's in the members' race, and this was amply demonstrated by the great cheer which went up from hundreds of throats when Mr. R. H. Harries appeared to be presented with the cup by Lady Philipps on the steps of the grand-stand. Her ladyship in a few well-chosen words heartily con- gratulated the Master on his splendid win, in a grand race, and Mr. Harries returned thanks in a typical sporting speech, in which he expressed the hope that next year somebody else would come for- ward with a better hoi-te. Let us have sport and win races on our merih. concluded Mr. Harries amidst a deafening roar of applause. Lady Philipps a'so presented the stakes to the winners. The course was an mcellent one, over fine hunting ground, and a fair test for a hunter. The first part contained some beautiful banks, and the second part, after the grand stand, had some e' big ditches, to on the whole only really good hunters had any chance of reaching home safely. The start was at Bracty, going over to Nantrhebog, over five banks on to Nantyci and Maesyprior, finishing at the grand stand—distance about 3g miles. Appended are the results:— OPEN RACE (iver about 3miles of fair hunting country, open to Members of all Hunts in the Counties of Carmar- then, Cardigan, and Pembroke, Officers of the Army and Navy, and Farmers over whose land the said Hounds hunt. Horses to be ridden by Members of the Hunts or their Sons, Officers of the Army and Navv. or Farmers or Farmers' Sons over whose lands the said Hounds hunt. Weights, 12st. 71bs. Winners of any race once, to carry 71b&. extra; twice. lOlbs.; and three times, 141bs. Winner to receive the entrance money ,witJh B5 added. Winner to allow the second horse £2. The third horse to save his stakes. A Certificate must be give by a M.F.H. or Master of Harriers ■f 1 .=■ r.. -1 k- V. A '■ L- J that the horse nas been fairly hunted at least 10 times during the season 1912-13, and four timee in 1913. Mr. G. Lort Stokes' "Squarnog,' aged. 13-0 Mr. G. Lort Stokes. 1 Mrs. Harries 'Happy-go-Lucky II. 13—7 T T Mr. W. P. Roch. 2 Mr. J. H. Howell's "Safety, 13—0 n/r m Mr. J. F. A. Lewis. 3 Mr. T. G. Phelps "St. Petrox," 12—7 ™ n TT rr Mr- B- J- Rees. 0 Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H."s, ''Warwick,* 12~7 Mr. G. B. R. Harries. 0 Miss Hutchinson s "Ginger Bisauit, 12—7 Mr. J. TJ. Hutchiiipn. 0 Capt. Watkin Williams" "Tenby," 12 7 AT T ^r" Gibby. 0 Mr. J. I'rancis "Nancy. 5 yrs., 12—7 Mr. Gwyn Anthony. 0 Betting—6 to 4 on Squarnog, 2 to 1 agst Happy- go-Luck, 5 to 1 Safety, 10 to 1 bar three. Squarnog made the running until crossing the lane, when Ginger Biscuit went on, followed by Squarnog and Happy-go-Lucky, until three fences from the turning for home, when Happy-go-Lucky, Squarnog and Ginger Biscuit led the field. This order was maintained until four fences from home, when Happygo-Lucky and Squarnog drew out, and in the good race home Squarnog won by five lengths. Safety be;ng a good third. FARMERS" RACE. (Prizes given by Sir Owen and Lady Philipps, of Coomb). Open to Farmers and Farmers' Sons residing in the district where the Carmarthenshire Hounds hunt, to be ridden by Farmers or Farmers' Sons who earn their living by farming only. Weights for 6 year old and aged. 12 stone; 5 year old, list, 7]bs.; 4 year old, 11 stone. In addition a winner of a race value £ 10, or a cup of that value to carry 7lb-s.; twice, lOlbs.; three times, 14lbs. extra. Winner to receive JB6; second 'norse, L3; third horse, jBl. Mr. J. H. Davies' "Springbok," 11-7 -\f T I_ A Owner. 1 Mr. John Anthony s "Turtle Soup,' 4 yrs., 11—0 -*»• T Mr.G.Anthony. 2 Mr. John Carver's "Sir WTilfrid," 12—0 XT T-. c ™ M1"- Jack Richards. 3 Mr. E. S. Phillips' "Princess.' 11—0 Owner 0 Mr. J. Thomas' "Pixie," 11-0 Owner. 0 Mr. S. Lewis' "Lady Killian," 4 yrs., 11-0 T Mr. Gordon Williams. 0 Mr. John Williams "Rannerdale," 4 yrs., 11 0 Mr. Thos. Hughes. 0 Betting Evens Sir Wilfred. 2 to 1 Springbok and Turtle Soup, 10 to 1 others. The field got well away, but in the early pait Springbok and Sir Wilfrid soon asserted themselves, and alternately made the running the whole distance, followed by Turtle Soup and the rest of the neld. At the bank below the cnapel side of the stand several of the field refused and were consequently cut of the running. Springbok and Sir Wilfrid aade a ding-dong race for home, and a magnificent race resulted in Springbok beating Sir Wilfrid by half a length, one length dividing second and third. MEMBERS' RACE. Over about, 3 miles of fair hunting countrv. open only to Members of the Carmarthenshire Hunt. Horses to be ridden by Members of the Hunt or their Sons, or Officers of tne Army and Navy, or Farmers or Farmers' Sons, over whose lands the said Hounds hunt. No paid servant or any person who has ever ridden for hire will be allowed to ride. Weights, 12st. 7Jbs. Winners of any race once to carry 71bs. pxtra; twice, lOlbs. and three times. 141bs. All horses must be regularly hunted with hounds during season 1912-13, be fairly ridden through the run, and not to leave the hunting fie'd under four hours, unless for some valid excuse. In addition all horses must have hunted four times with the Carmarthenshire Hounds after January 1st. unless laid up trough sickness or accident. All hores to bo bona fide the property of the Member not later than January 15th. 1913. A certificate will be accepted from a M.F.H. or Master of Harriers, towards qualifying for this race, mentioning the number of days hunted with his hounds. The winner to receive a piece of Plate presented by the Ladies of the Carmarthen. shire Hunt; second horse, JB2; third horse. £ 1 Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H.'s, "G.B. 13-0 T, Mr. W. P. Roch 1 Mrs. Kenneth Walker's "Coster Boy," 13-3 Mr. Gwyn Anthony 2 Dr. R. L. Tnomas' "Hooligan," 12-7 Mr. J. G.Hutchinson. 3 Mr. E. C. Harries' "Oliver," 12-7 Mr. J. R. Harries. 0 Capt. Watkin Williams' "David Evans," 12-7 Mr. E.Gibiby 0 Mr. D. Dai'ies-Evans" The Doctor IV. 12-7 Owner. 0 Betting—Evens Coster Bov, 2 to 1 G.B.. 3 to 1 The Doctor TV., and 10 to 1 others. Six started, but the running was between G.B., Hoo'igan and Coster Boy. At the fourth fence The Doctor came to grief. The order referred to was maintained througrout the course, the t'nree first- named going for all they were worth, in splendid style. It was a ding-dong race from start to finish, and there-is not the least doubt that the best horse won. Up to the water jump it was a neck and neck affair, and no one knew which would win. How- ever. the old horse showed his staying power, and G.B. won a beautiful race, well ridden by Mr. Roch. HURRY SCURRY RACE. For Horses, Coba, or Ponies, the property of Far. mers, or their Sons, who get their living entirely by Farming, and over whose land the Carmarthen- shire Hounds hunt. Catch weights, 11 stone. Winner to receive L6: second horse, 95; third horse. £1. I Mr. S. H. Anthony's "Mona" r Mr. D. D. Anthony's "Betty Wyn" 2 Mr. Jones' (Bertihllwyd) "Sir Ralph" a Mr. J. T. Thomas* "Pixie" Q Mr. R. Rees' "Al" Q Mr. E. S. Phillips' "School Girl" 8 Un Inursday the Hounds met at Mydrim for the final hunt of the season, and there was a good attendance. On Thursday night the Hunt Ball was held at the Assembly Rooms. To-day (Friday) the week's excellent programme will close with the Hunt Steeplechases at the Racecourse, for which there are excellent entries. -0-

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Of Interest to Agriculturists. We have much pleasure in announcing that we have arranged for the publication, beginnig with our next week's issue, of A SERIES OF ARTICLES ON Farming in Carmarthenshire 50 years ago. They will be written by one of the ablest and most experienced Farmers in West Wales, viz., MR. STEPHENS. THE GROVE (formerly Lan), LLANSTEPHAN. Mr. Stephens will compare methods of the farm- ing of to-day with those of naif a century ago, and will draw upon his memory for some of the most." interesting incidents which have happened in the progress of agriculture during that time in this part of the country. The articles will be published in English, and will begin NEXT WEEK, viz., FRIDAY, APRIL 18th.

0-0 NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS. On Thursday, April 3rd. a meet was held at Alltvwalis of the Neuaddfawr Hounds. Amongst those present were Capt. alltl Mrs. Lewes. Plasgeler, and a lady friend; Cant. Spence Jonee, Cwmgwili; Misses Gwyneth and Priscilla Lloyd, Glangwili; Mr. Williams, Llwynpiod, including several on foot. The first cover was drawn at Esgerfach. As soon as the hounds were in the cover, a fox started away down towards Esger, fol- lowed up the dingle towards Castelldu Wood. Rey. nard then turned his mask back towards his old den, and went away towards Llanpumpsaint Church, turned and went across to Pantianau. He then lieaded in the direction of Rhychdu. Pent- llwynog. and on towards Penygraig and ConwiL again he turned back towards Cwmdovan and made his way towards Cottwil, where he went to ground after an hour and a quarter's run without a stop. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day. the 14th inst., at Cwmcathan, at 11 a.m.

CARMARTHENSHIRE LIGHT HORSE BREEDING SSHEIE The Board of Agriculture have intimated to the Committee of this scheme that this year 25 free nominations will be given to the King's Premium atallion "Captain Jack." the property of Messrs. J. iF. Rees and AN-. Y. Howell Thomas, of Carmarthen. Applications for free nominations should be made at once to the "pcretar." of the Committee Mr D. H. Thomas. 5, Quay-street. Carmarthen.

from the methods pursued by Lord Beaconsfield, ] who never left a stone unturned to lure clever young men into the Conservative field, and when he had unce got tnem tihere took care to show that their efforts were held in high appreciation. As the great Tory leader used frequently to tell me, a constant flow of energetic and enthusiastic young ttien is the very life-blood of a great political party. Though considering his many worries and his ardu- ous lit', it cannot have been otherwise than weari- some to him. Lord Beaconsfield made a special point of personal'y entertaining all sorts of youth- ful aspirants to political fame, whom he thought might in one way or another assist the triumph of the Conservative cause. But the outstanding fact is (as the "National Re- view' puts it) that the Attorney-General acted on inside information supplied by one brother, the Managing Director of the Marconi Co., and al- though he did not deal with that brother, but with another brother, the shares were part of those for the placing of which Mr. Godfrey Isaacs had made himself responsible. Though not bought at ground floor prices, they were bought at first-floor prices as only the day after the transaction the common or garden public had the utmost difficulty in getting American Marconi's at £ 3 5s. In other words the Attorney-General relceijved vlaltjabae consideration via the Managing Director of the Marconi Co. at a time when that Company was negotiating with the British Government for the completion of the Im- perial Wireless Contract—according to the reitera- ted assertions of the Postmaster-General who on that ground alone defended a silence which was •otherwise indefensible-and, what is equally seri- 011'. the Chief Whip of the Party, upon whose good "Hiees and skill Parliamentary ratification might' depend, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the eu-todian of the public purse, shared in that valu- able consideration. The fact that they lost on a transaction on which "ex hvpothesi" they meant to g¡¡ n is as utterly irrelevant as other flimsy excuses nhieh arc being put forward in Coalition and Heb- rew quarters for transactions quite unparalleled in • >iir parliamentary annals when you take into ac- count the speeches thati were made with the know- ledge and approval of the Prime Minister on October 11th, 1912, who was fully apprised of his colleague's speculations. A Panel Doctor has sent a lengthy letter to tne London "Globe," in the course of which he makes an appeal to his medical brethren in the Metropolis who are not on the panel "to refrain from placing their names there if they can possibly avoid it, or, if sent in, to withdraw them, in order that the Chancellor of the Exchequer may be forced "to grant to these people (the insured) what they have a right to, namely, free choice of doctor on or off the panel." The columns of the newspapers have during the past three months contained tragic examples of the peril to which the lives of the in- Mired are exposed by the limitation of medical service under the Insurance Act to an inadequate number of cruelly overworked panel doctors, and it is thus not at all surprising to find that after a quarter's actual experience of what his work means the Panel Doctor who writes to The Globe" concludes his letter in the following terms: — "I appeal to all medical men who can possibly hold outi not to place their names on the accursed panel, which has stamped om profession as virtu- ally a profession of s-laves dictated to and domina- ted over by Mr. Lloyd George's nominees, the London Insurance Committee. I appeal to them for their own honour, for the honour of the profes- sion at large. and for the honour which will, at no very distant date, be t'tieirs, when the practitioners of London will be able to hold up their heads and proudly boast that they have worsted Mr. Lloyd George and his party hacks (I was and am still in many respects a Liberal), and will have vindicated to some extent our profession, and helped to re- habilitate it in the eyes of the world once more as an honourable profession, worthy of the best tradi- tions of our country. Were it not that abso- lute ruin and starvation faced me and my family, T would have shared this honour, which I struggled hard to maintain, and which I greatly envy, and never would I have known the humiliation and have the stigma attaching to my name of being com- pelled to siign myself for very obvious reasons.— Yours &c., a cruelly coerced Panel Doctor."