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CARMARTHENSHIRE AND THE DICTION- ARY OF NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY. Here is that for which E. E. M. asks. Why initials? Bayly, Lewis (d. 131), bp. of Bangor, probably b. at Caermarthen. Davies, John (1627?—1693) translator, b. Kid- ireily Davies. Thomas (1792-1839) physician, b. Caer- marthenshire. Dyer, John (1700?—1758). -oet, b. Aberglas- Evans, Theophilus (1694—1767), divine, b. New- ,c.-mtle Emlyn. Evans, Thomas (1766-1833) "TomQs Glyn Cothi," poet. b. Capel. Evans, William (d. 1776?), Welsh lexicographer, probably born in county St. Silin. Griffiths, David (1792—1863), missionary, b. Glanmeilwch, Llangadock Griffiths, John (1731-1811), Congregationalist, Ia. Castellgarw, Llanglydwen. Johnes, Thomas (1748—1816), Translator of Frois- a:.art, "of old Carmarthenshire and Cardigan fam- ily" -.JI,q; David (1711-1777), Welsh hymn writer, b- parish Caio. Jones, David (1735—1810), Welsh revivalist, b. Jbergelliog, near Llanllwni. Jones, David (1765—1816), "Welsh Freeholder," b. Bwlchygwynt, nr. Llandovery. Jones, Griffith (1683—1761), Welsh clergyman, b. Cilrhedvn. Jones, James Rhys (Kilsby Jones), (1813- 1889), writer and lecturer, b. Penylan, nr. Llan- dovery alumnus Pres. Cell. Car. Jones, John (1700—1770), controversalist, b. probably at Carmarthen." Jones, John. LL.D. (1766?—1827), Unitarian critic, b. nr. Llandovery. Jones, John (1772—1837), Welsh historian, b. Derwydd parish of Llandybie. Jones, William Arthur, M.A. (1818—1873), Uni- tarian mihister, b. Caermarthen. Lewis, Erasmus (1670—1754), friend of Swift and Pope, b. Abercothy. Jjewis, Evan (1828-1869), Independent minister b. Caermarthen. Lewis, George (1763-1822), Dissenting divine, b. Trelech. Lewis, Glyn Cothi (fl. 1450—1486), Welsh bard, b. Vale of Cothi. Lloyd, John (1638-1687), Bp. of St. David's, b. Pentaine. Oakley, Edward (fl. 1732) architect, b. pro- bably in Caermarthenshire. Oliver, John (1838-1866), Welsh poet, b. Llan- fynydd. Owen, Charles (d. 1746), Presbyterian minister, b. parish of Abernant. Owen. David, "Brutus" (1794-1866), Welsh journalist, b. Llanpumpsaint. Owen, James (1654—1706), Presbyterian mini- ster, b. parish Abernant. Owen, Morgan (1585?—1645), Bp. of Llandaff, b. parish Mothvey. Powell, Sir John (1633?1696), Judge, b. Caer- marthenshire. Rees, David (1801—1869), Independent minister and Editor, b. Gelli Lwyd. Rees, Josiah (1744—1804), Presbyterian minis- ter, b. nr. Llandovery. Rees, Rice (1804-1839), Welsh historical writer, b. Llandingat. Rees, Thomas (1815—1885), Independent minis- ter, b. parish Llanfvnvdd. Rees, Wm. Jenkins (1772-1855), Welsh anti- quary, b. Llandingad. Rhvdderch, Roderick, or Rogers, John (d. 1735) printer, b. Cwm Du, nr Newcastle Einlyn. Query Cardiganshire. Rice, George (1724-1779), Politician, b. New- ton. Richards, Henry Brinley (1819—1885), Pianist and composer, b. Carmarthen. St. John, James Augustus (1801-1875), author and traveller, b. in Caermarthenshire. Thomas, John (1795—1871), "Ieuan Ddu," musical composer, b. nr. Caermarthen. Thomas, Joshua (1719-1799), Economist and divine, b. Laugharne. Vaughan, Wm. (1577-1641), poet and ooionial pioneer, b. Golden Grove. Walters, John (1721-1797), Welsh lexico- grapher, b. nr. Llanedi. Williams, David (d. 1794), Welsh hymn writer, b. Caermarthenshire. Williams, Eliezer (1754-1820), historian and genealogist, b. in co. Caermarthen. Williams. John (1757-1810), lawyer, b. Job's Well. Williams, Peter (1722-1796), Welsh Biblical Commentator, b. co. Caermarthen. Doubtless some who are noted a? born in Wales," and "of Welsh family," also belong to the county. This list is, however, fairly com- plete. It is taken from what is probably an unique MSS "Welshmen in Die. Nat. Biog., 50! pp., closely written and compiled directly from the 66 volumes of the dictionary. When the Welsh National Library is ready to receive MSS. in its new building, this bound volume is to he handed over to the trustees; meanwhile the writer of it wills that it remain, where it now is, amongst the MSS. in the library of GEO. EYRE EVANS. I

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I OVERCROWDING AT LLANSTADWELL. I SEVEN PERSONS IN ONE ROOM. At the Pembroke Rural District Council on Monday last, the, chairman (Mr. N. A. Roch) pre- siding, the Inspector reported a most disgraceful state of over-crowding at Llanstadwell. In a one- roomed house, which he described as unfit- for human habitation, a labourer named Jenkins, his daughter Margaret Holman, and her five child- ren aged 13, 11, 9, 7, and 4 vears, respectively, existed in a most insanitary condition. The children were allowed to run about half dressed, and were a disgrace to the neighbourhood. Dr. Williams (the medical officer) said he visited the place, and found it in a most dreadful con- dition in fact the place was not fit for animals to live in. The Chairman said it was the worst case they had in their district, and he proposed that the Clerk take proceedings at once under Section 32 of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890. and Section 8 of the same Act, 1903, for the house to be vacated immediately. Mr. John seconded, and it was agreed to.

I ABERRANT NATIONAL SCHOOL. BOARD OF EDUCATION ENQUIRY AT CARMARTHEN. On Tuesday last, at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, Mr. Selby Bigge an adjourned enquiry on behalf of the Board of Education, respecting the application of the Carmarthenshire County Coun- cil that the draft final order made in connection with the Abernant National School be varied, on the alleged grounds (1) that the school has for the last twenty years been supported in part by a voluntary rate. which averaged a penny in the t, the major portion of which has hitherto been paid by Nonconformists; (2), that the school has been managed upon two occasions by a joint com- mittee of Nonconformists and Churchmen; (3), that Nonconformists contributed materially to. wa.'ds the original building of the school, and also towards the building iof the additional cloak- room, nine years ago; and (4) that by far the majority of children in the school are Noncon- formists. The County Council x-cre represented by the Clerk and Mr. R. M. Thomas, solicitor, Carmarthen, (appeared for the Vicar and the Diocesan Association of Schools. A mass of evidence was called by each side. Mr. R. M. Thomas said that the grounds of the application were not accurately stated. In his opinion the salient part of the evidence was that of a former. schoolmaster (Mr. Bowen), who said that when he made a suggestion with regard to religious teaching to the former vicar (Mr. Mor- gan), the latter said, in effect, It is your look out. If you teach Church doctrine too much you will not have subscriptions from the Nonconform- ists." There was a ring of truth in that remark, and it gave a complete picture of the true state of things during the late vicar's time. It was the case of an old clergyman, weary with years, farming out the school to the schoolmaster, and I of the schoolmaster carrying the school on with one eye on Nonconformist susceptibilities, and the other eye on Nonconformist pockets (laughter). Then, in addition to this, the Nonconformists of the parish had before their eyes the awful example of their neighbours in the next parish being sub- ject to a 5d. rate for school board purposes, and they decided to voluntarily support the old National School lest worst things might befall thm. The crux of management was the ap- pointment of a teacher, and there was no evidence that at any time any Nonconformist had a voice in such an appointment. Nonconformists were only allowed to interfere in the management insofar as the financial bearing of the voluntary rate was concerned. The school had been founded as a Church school, and if the terms of the trust deed had not been strictly adhered to at all times, this was no reason why those terms should be now varied. His clients were quite ready to admit the principle of the representation of the parents of the pupils on the management. It was stated that the County Council would not he satisfied with that concession, and deman- ded that the appointment of one of the founda- tion managers at least should rest with the rate- payers. Mr. Bigge will report upon the matter in due- course.

LLANDILO POLICE COURT. Held at the Shire Hall, laaildilo, on Saturday, before the Hon. W. T. Rice, Mr. J. L. Thomas, and Mr. L. N. Powell. Wm. Nicholas, of Pantyffynon, was charged by James Mountjoy, of Carmarthen, detective in the employ of the Great Western Railway, with steal- ing 211 lbs. of coal on the 30th September from the trucks at Pantyffynon, the property of the Railway Company, for whom Mr. T. R. Ludford appeared. Defendant was fined 16s. and costs. The Amman Tinplate Company, Garnant, was summoned by Ed. Ashworth, Swansea, for un- lawfully employing a child at their factory on the 13th October. Mr. T. G. Williams pleaded guilty on behalf of the Company, who were fined 10s. and costs. The same Company was also charged for un- lawfully employing a young person under 16 years of age at the same factory. A like penalty was inflicted. On the information of Inspector Evan Davies, Ammanford, Wm. John Purcer, of Pantyffynon, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for being drunk on licensed premises, known as The Dnevor Hotel, on the 14th ult. P.C. J. H. Thomas charged George Elliot Lewis, Capel Isaac, with being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart on the 18th October on the Capel Isaac Road. Fined JE1 including costs. John Lewis, a postman, was a witness on com- plainant's behalf. P.C. J. J. James also summoned Lewis Griffiths of Gorslas, Capel Hendre, with being drunk and disorderly at Ammanford on the 21st ult. Fined 5s. and costs. The same complainant also charged John Mack- ridge, of Pantyffynon, with drunkenness on the 20t.h ult. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Maggie Davies, of Bank Buildings, Llandilo, summoned Hannah Griffiths, of-the same place, for assault on the 18th October. Defendant, through her solicitor, Mr. T. G. Williams, pleaded not guilty. Complainant having stated the circumstances, a fine of 10s., including costs, was imposed. P.C. James Davilas charged Hy. Griffiths, post- man, Quay Street, with having in his possession 15 goldfinches, then recently taken. Mr. T. G. Williams defended. The wrong form of summons having been used, the case was dismissed. I LARCENY AT PENYGROES. Thomas Rees, late of Mydian Farm, Penygroes was brought up in custody, charged with stealing 96 5s. from the dwelling-house of Hannah Roberts of the same place, on the 21st ult. Hannah Roberts deposed that she had £ 6 5s. 9d. in a box which was placed in a half chest in the parlour before 7 a.m. on the morning of the same day. She left home at 7 a.m., after locking the box and drawer, leaving her daughter, aged 13, and the prisoner and his wife about the house. She put the keys of the box between her clothes in a drawer. The prisoner had been working for her for 3 days, and he and his wife lodged at her house. Between 5 and 6 p.m. on the same day, on her return home. she opened the drawer in which she kept her keys, and found the clothes disarranged. She then opened the drawer where she kept the money, and found £ 6 5s. Od. missing. The prisoner was to have worked for her that day, but when she returned he was gone. Before she left home that morning the prisoner asked her for money to enable his wife to go to the shop, as he had not got any, and she gave him a four shilling piece, which she-took from the box in the drawer. The prisoner was in the kitchen when she got the four shillings out of the drawer. He had worked for her occasionally for six or eight weeks. She gave him the four shillings, and paid him 2s. 9d. a day, he finding himself with food. He was to pay 2s. 6d. a week for lodgings. The prisoner denied to plaintiff on Saturday that he had been to her drawer. She had previously lent the prisoner money to buy food and beer. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Having heard the evidence tendered by the police, the prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next Assizes.

Sir Marteine Llovd, of Bronwydd, has offered the incumbency of Dinas, Pembrokeshire, to the Rev. J. W. Rees, the rector of Llanrhian, Pem- brokeshire.

I LLANDILO NOTES. We are pleased to hear that Mr. Wm Griffiths, J.P., Cilcennen, who has been indisposed, is re- covering. Many of our townsmen went to the meet of the Pantglas Foxhounds on Friday last, but the hunt was not proceeded with. A fair was held at Llandilo on Saturday, cows, etc., being in good demand. The cycle racing season has now terminated about Llandilo, but I hear that three of our cyclists intend going on a tour to the Midlands about Christmas time. I hope their spin will be enjoyable. Lewis Williams, of Brisken Villa, Llandilo, was brought up in custody on Monday before Messrs. J. L. Thomas and J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, charged with being drunk and disorderly in Llandilo on Saturday night. A fine of 10s and costs was im- posed. Thomas Harrisworth, of no fixed above, was also charged with a similar offence on the same date. Fined 10s. and costs.

iiLLWYNOO'S NOTES. The stock sales are now practically at an end in this and surrounding districts. There will be yet a few green crop sales during the month of November. No doubt swedes will sell well this, year, there being on the whole a scarcity, owing to their having failed with so many farmers. Mr. Evans C.C., iCresswe ll, commences the green crop sales on Wednesday next, when in ad dition to numerous other things there will be :I. splendid lot cf mangolds and swedts to be offered. Mr. T. L. Harries is the auctioneer. Messrs Thomas Evans and J. Henry Thomas will conduct a sale of stock and liay at Halfpenny Furze on Monday next, (ith inst., which should be well attended. The stock sales held in the district during the season just closed have, on the whole, been fairly successful. When it is remember.Kl that the cattle trade is at a rather low ebb, sales have done welL As a matter of fact, where there was good stock offered good prices were realised. This is another strong argument in favour of farmers going in for good, and, as far as possible, for pure bred stock. Among the record sales, where, as the saying is. "tip top prices were realised, the following are well worthy of mention: Pantglas, conducted by Mr. J Henry Thomas; Llansadurnen, by Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son; Glandwr, Mydrim, by Mr. T. L. Harries Whitland, by Sir. James Davies and Mr. Thomas Evans; Lnd Waunbricks, by Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas. In mentioning the above it is i ot to be conclu- ded that there were no other good sales; on the contrary, as stated, all the sales were fairly good. but uS is natural, the best stock demands the best,, prices. The popular name of John is by no means a scarcity at Laugharne, not least so in the Cor- poration.The mayor-elect's name is John three of the constables answer to the name of John one common attorney is known as John. Then theie is John, the bailiff; about half-a-dozen jurymen are Johns, and innumerable burgesses are Johns. We all hail the good old name of John. There are rumoured fears of a terrible rupture brewing in St. Clears district—religiously, tem- peraneely, and revivally. The joint temperanc6 meeting held a few evenings ago brought forth some scathing remarks. One speaker wished the exclusion from Church membership of all thoso who partook of alcoholic drinks. Another wished to confine the exclusion to publicans. Whilst yet another. wishing to emphasise the evils of drink, declared that those farmers who prohibited drink during harvest time got their hay, corn, etc., into the haggard two months earlier than those who supplied the workers with beer." Yes, my friends," were the last speaker's words, although teetotal farmers cannot get men to work for them, yet they get their harvest in two months earlier." To the question How they got it in without men?" no answer was given I hear that there is a reply meeting to be held shortly, when the following questions will be d;. cussed: The emptiness of chapels ard churches if drinkers are to be excluded The best means of disposing of the few hundreds of pounds that. publicans at present contribute tcwards religious causes" and "The time of year those farmers commence harvesting that get it in two months, befcre their neighbours." This will without a doubt be a very interesting meeting. Verbatim reports are expected Revivally again there are stror g rumours of a. row. It appears that one Congregational Church has invited the Rev. Peter Price to officiate at its anniversary services. If he comes," says the Methodists, we will in no way assist you, and, further, we shall sever our connection with the singing festival." "Peter Price had no business to say what he did about our Evan Roberts." Is it possible that any good can como from anywhere except Methodism? We must await develop ments for a reply. Again, one highly respectable person is threat- ened with exclusion because he dared and suc- ceeded in getting the license of a public-house transferred to him. This particular gentleman happened to take a rather prominent part in the revival movement, and was then everything that was good, if the version of the horn blowers is to be relied upon. Now that he got the license of a pubiic-house in his own name he is everything the reverse, although he has lived in that particular public-house from birth Is this not playing with a gnat and swallowing a camel?" Or is it similar to the episode not far from St. Clears the other evening. Following a declaration that St. Clears should be set on fire (religiously was meant, I suppose*, an adjournment was made to a neighbouring house, where. the husband was absent. Tea fol- lowed, and general jollification ensued, during which, and quite unexpectedly, the absent hus- band returned. What followed can be better im- agined than described. The expressions of "Good for nothings," Pac o hen racs," a chi o 'ma," etc., etc., were distinctly heard. Neigh- bours rushed to the doors, and others got their heads out through the windows. It being the sale season it was thought by some that the fluster was the reading of the conditions, others that the place must be on fire. Then when the sound was located, the wish for the fire was remembered. and all sighed a sigh and expressed a hope that if that was a sample of the fire then may it be kindled ftrthwith. Amen say 1.

There will be no contest this time for the Town Council at Cardigan, as owing to the withdrawal of Mr. Henry Evans (C.), the four retiring mem- bers will be re-elected. ENGLISH CLERGY IN WALES.—At Llandaff Dio- cesan Conference on Thursday, 26th ult., the Bis- hop of Llandaff presided, and the Rev. Canon Beck protested against a remark made on the pre- vious day with regard to English garrisons in Wales." Nothing, he said, was more likely to stir up strife than to set Welshmen against English- men, and Englishmen against Welshmen. There was underlying such a remark the suggestion that Englishmen had no right in Wales (cries of No.") The remark, indeed, showed the most deplorable ignorance as to the position of the Church, be- cause, after all, the four Welsh dioceses wero simply four dioceses of the province of Canter bury. From the point of view of practical poli- tics, it was also a most fatal thing to assume the truth of such a statement, for. with an attack about to be made on the Welsh dioceses, they would certainly require, as they had done before, the help of their brethren in England. The Rev L. James, who had made the statement, said his complaint was that knowing the poverty of the Church, knowing there w?re so few livings worth having, those in authority brought men from Eng- land to fill those livings that were worth having, and passed over men who in time of adversity and reproach had given everything they had-money, time, ability—to the service of their own mother Church in Wales. He did not believe in the cry Wales for the Welsh," and was careful to say so. They welcomed their English friends to work with them, but what they wanted was equal re- wards for equal work. There was a long discus- sion on Education, and it was resolved That this conference, while deploring the unsatisfactory working, especially in Wales, cf the Education Act koinf g1, 90 is of opinion that steps should 1? taken by the Church to provide religious instruc- tion for the young in areas where no Church schools exist."

THE NELSON CENTENARY. I A KIDWELLY MAN ON THE VICTORY AT TRAFALGAR. INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHTING I In the Alcwyn Evans' Collection of anti- quities, etc., now in the possession of his son-in- law, Air. E. J. Waters, St. Catherine Street, Car- marthen, is the following highly interesting and instructive letter, written by one of the crew of the Victory to his parents at Kidwelly. It is in a good state of preservation, and addressed to Mr. David Johns, seaman, Kidwelly, Carmar- thenshire, South Wales :— H.M. Ship Victory, Spithead, Deer. 3rd, 1805. Honoured Father and Mother,—I am happy to embrace this opportunity of writing to you when I think of my late escape, and the glorious de- feat of our enemies. But there is no doubt that you will be better informed by the newspapers. But I shall inform you of some particulars re- specting our own ship and a few others. October 1st in the morning saw the enemy very near to us, drawn in a line, with their larbcard tacks on board close to Cape Trafalgar, near Cadiz. We had our quarters clear and bore down on them, they being in three divisions, but not close to- gether. 1he first ship come into action was the Roval Sovereign and cut off the 12th or 14th ship from the rear, and the Victory cut off do. from the van, which proved to be the Santissima Trini- dada, 4 decker of 160 brass guns. The Spanish commander-in-chief, Admiral Gordina, had his flag on board her. She fired into our bows, and 7 ships besides her, 10 or 15 minutes before we re- j turned it, which we did at last with effect on j opening a tremendous fire on both sides in the midst of them, engaging the French and Spanish admirals one on each side. We was so involved in smoke and fire, not to be seen by any of our frigates looking on, for about half an hour, and they thought we was blown up or sunk. having no less than 5 ships on us at a time. But we were bravely seconded by the Temeraire, or we would have been sunk, it being the orders and intention to capture or sink Lord Nelson's ship. But, un- fortunately for its, our brave and gallant com- i mander, Lord Nelson, was wounded early in the! action by a musket ball passing through his; shoulder, breast, and lungs, and lodging in the: spine. His loss will be ever lamented as the pro- tector and preserver of his country by every Briton. He was shot out of the mizzen-top of the Redoubtable, a French 2 decker of 110 guns, who stuck to us. His death was soon avenged, for the person who shot him was dropped immediately after by one of our midshipmen. His lordship was carried down below, and often sent after his friend, Captain Hardy, before that gallant com- mander could leave the deck, still keeping the command of the action. When he went down he told Nelson two of the enemy had struck. He replied. Only twelve? He begged of him to pre- serve the victory that day, and on hearing the ship's company cheering when some more ships had struck and the victory ours, he said he could die in piece, and expired without a groan. Every hero in the fleet shed a tear on hearing the news of his death. The enemy had 44 sail in all, 35 of the line, 7 frigates, etc We had 27 of the line, including three sixty-fours. We had 3 frigates. Admiral Lewis and five of the line left us 2 or 3 days before the action to go to Gibraltar to water. They had 7 admirals all killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. Five ships struck to the Vic- tory. We have The on board and 8 ships' colours. Out of all this mighty fleet only 10 has got into Cadiz, but so shattered that only, 3 or 4 fit for repair. One blew up in action, one sank, 20 taken. But a heavy gale from the S. W. next morning drove several on shore, being mostly quite dismantled. Some were burnt, some scut- tied. It was with difficulty we saved our own ships that was dismantled. We had fore and main mast standing, but very badly wounded, full of shot holes. But we made shift to fish them with topmasts, etc. The Belleisle lost all masts, Colossus do., Mars do., Africa do., Royal Sover- eign do. These ships behaved gallantly, but some of our heavy ships had little to do in the action. We had about 170 men killed and wounded, but I cannot inform you the loss of other ships, but it is reported the enemy had 20.000 men killed, wounded, and taken prisoners, 2 admirals killed, 3 wounded, 2 prisoners. We have about 100 shot sticking in our copper between wind and water, but none through, so, of course, we make no water. I have heard since the true account of our killed and wounded, which is as follows, viz. 40 seamen killed, 20 marines do., 7 officers do., and wounded in all 87. I believe our loss has been greater than any other ship in the fleet. I seen my brother George at Gibraltar, and John Evans in good health, bound to Lisbon. Should wish to hear from you when this comes to hand. Until then I remain your dutiful and affectionate son, THOS. JOHNES. P.S.—We have just arrived at Spithead, hav- ing been towed part of the way by the who was sent out of Plymouth for that purpose. We have been 31 days from Gibraltar.

ADVERTISING AGENT'S PREDICAMENT IN I CARMARTHEN. At the Carmarthen Borough Police Court on | Monday ylr. H. B. White, solicitor, Carmarthen, on behalf of Emile de Freece, the advance agent of one of the Cingalee companies, under Mr Geo. Dance, applied for the recovery of 1:6 8s. 6d., which was a fortnight's salary, expenses, railway fares, etc., due to him. lr. White, in the course of his remarkssaid that Mr. de Freece had served an apprenticeship at Messrs. W illis, billposters, London, and therefore came under the Act as a craftsman, and was able to sue for money before a Bench of Magistrates. Mr. Luddicote, the touring agent, who was being sued for the money, as the paying agent for Mr. George Dance, had only been in the company touring Carmarthenshire for a week. The plain- tiff had been in the Company for some time, and had done much to ensure the success of the play whilst on tour, as the attendance at Carmarthen clearly showed. He had been dismissed a fort- night ago with the usual fortnight's notice, and had served to within a day or two of the expira- tion of that time. He had been dismissed through a dispute, and not for misconduct. It was a great pity that this man should be left stranded in a strange town with no money in his pocket. He (Mr. White) gained nothing by taking this case on. What prompted him to help De Freece was the love of the profession. Mr. Luddicote, no doubt, had the money and could pay the appli- cant, but a letter from the head office prevented him doing so. Mr. Luddicote said that he had received the money to pay the Company on the previous Fri- day—he received it every Friday—but the money to pay Mr. de Freece was not included. No doubt the money would be paid by the London office if an order would be made for its payment by that Court. The Bench adivsed Mr. Luddicote to wire to fr. Dance for instructions, and the case would be adjourned till Tuesday morning. On Tuesday Mr. White in opening said that since the adjournment on the previous day he had received a letter containing a postal order of JE3 8s. 6d. from Mr. George Dance. If Mr. Dance had sent £5 8s. 6d., which was £1 short of what was claimed he would have advised his client to withdraw the case and the Magistrates would not have been troubled any more. Mr. de Freece owed E2 as a private loan to a member of the Company, and in the letter it was stated that the t2 had been deducted. This loan had nothing whatever to do with Mr. Dance, no more than if the money had been lent by any person in the town. Mr. Luddicote said that he was sure that the Company would deal in a perfectly honourable manner towards plaintiff. Mr. Morgan Griffiths, who was on the Bench, suggested to Mr. White to take the money sent as an instalment, and to sue in the County Court for the balance of the money due. Mr. White then advised his client to carry out Mr. Griffiths's suggestion.

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CARMARTHENSHIRE NEEDLEWORK 8UILD. I The 20th exhibition of the above guild took place at the Shire-hall, Llandilo, on Tuesday, the 24th ult. The total number of garments sent in was 1,989, as against 2,146 last year, a decrease of 157, chiefly owing to the sad loss sustained by the Society through the death of Miss Protbero (Cwmcoch), who had always been a generous sup- porter her group last year sent 163 garments, as against none this year. It is hoped that a presi dent has been found to take up this group. The presidents' meeting took place at 3 o'clock, those present being Mrs. Owen (in the chair), Mrs. W. Bwynne-Hughes, secretary; Mrs Buckley Roder- ick and Mrs. Gery, vice-presidents. Represent- ing their groups were Mrs. Lewis Bishop, Mrs. Jeffreys Owen, and Mrs. Lloyd r-i. re Henri. Grants were made to the following charities :— Carmarthen Infirmary, 50; Llanelly Hospital, 40; Kidwelly poor, 40; Carmarthenshire Blind Society 30; the poor of St. Peter's Parish, 70; the poor of St. David's Parish, 70; Diocesan Home for Child- ren, 30; Diocesan Home of Mercy, 25; the Gwest- fa Orphanage, 30; Mothers' Union (St. Peter's Parish), 30; Mothers' Union (St. David's Parish), 30; Society ior Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 30; the Clergy Aid Society, 143. The Court Henry Memorial Group (president, Miss Saunders) headed the list with 420 garments; Group VII. (president, Mrs. Powell, Waungron), 273, came second and Group VI. (president, Mrs. Gery), 223, third. Our best thanks are due to the ladies who kindly helped in the packing and dividing of the gar- ments, as also for the excellent tea they gave to all. The following are the numbers sent in by each Group:— Group I.-Pi-esident, Mrs. W. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothy, 14; vice-presidents Mrs. Price Lloyd Glangwilk 18; Mrs. Lewis, Dyffryn House, 20; .I lrs. Bat t Al i ty fe rin 14 Mrs. Batn, Alltyferin, 14; Miss Williams, Llwyn- helig, 23; Mrs. Brunei White, The Grange, 40; total, 129. Group II.—President, Mrs. Morris, Coomb (1 blanket), 8; vice-presidents, Mrs. Howell, Pen- rheol, 21; Lady Lloyd, Bronwydd, 17; Mrs Owen Philipps, Amroth Castle (3 pairs blankets) 14 5 Mrs. Davies, Llanybri Vicarage, 12; Mrs. Rees, Llangunnock Vicarage, 20; total, 96. Court Henry Memorial Group.—President, Miss Saunders, Court Henry, 150; vice-presidents, Miss E. M. Saunders, 143; Mrs. J .D. Lloyd, Park Henry, 24; Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregeyb, 24 Mrs. Rudman. Tymawr, 25; Mrs. Lloyd, Der- wen, 16; Mrs. B. Evans, The Grange il pair of blankets and 2 quilts, 36; total, 420. Groupj IV.—President, Mrs. Harries, Bryn Towy, 11; vice-presidents, Mrs. Williams, Cam- bray House, 25; Mrs. C. Morria, Penfhos, 18; Miss White, King Street, 12; total, 60. Group V.—President, Mrs. Owen, The Palace, 23; vice-presidents, Miss F. Leacli, Laugharne, 62; Mrs. Camber Williams, Parade, 16; Mrs. Jones, Llandarog Vicarage, 21; total, 122. Group VI.—President, Mrs. A. R. Gery, Ferry- side (1 pair blankets), 70; vice-presidents, Mrs. Chivers, Plasnewydd, 38; Mrs Price, Glanmorlais. 28; Miss Gwyn, Horton Cottage, 30; Mrs Young, 32 Miss Williams, 24; Mrs. Drammond, 5; total, 227. Group VIl.-President, Mrs. Powell, Waun- gron, 25; vice-presidents, Miss Protheroe, Dol- wilym, 156; Miss Yelverton, Whitland Abbey, 19; Mrs. Lawrence, Lampeter House, 34; Mrs. Bowen Jones, Gwarmacwydd, 20; Mrs. Graham Hoff, Leamington, 19; total, 273. Group VIII.—President, Mrs Parkinson, Castle Pigyn, 12; vice-presidents, Miss Ditcham, Car- marthenshire Infirmary, 8; Mrs. Evan Thomas, Llanegwad Vicarage, 14; total, 34. Group IX.—President, Mrs. Soppitt, Peter- well, 36; vice-presidents, Mrs. Richards, Picton Terrace, 38; Miss Hancocke, 23; total, 97. Group XI.—President Mrs. Buckley Roderick, Fronheulog, 56; vice-presideats, Miss E. H. Nevill, Fairfield, 15; Mrs. Yalden Nevill, Felin- foel House, 16; Mrs. Trubshaw, 16; Mrs. Glyn Evans. 14; total 117. Group XIII.—President, Mrs. Walters, Par- sonage vice-presidents, Mrs Davies, Llanfihangel Abercowin, 30; Miss Jordan. High School, 6; Mrs Scott, Llanstephan, 16; Mrs. John, Picton Ter- race, 5; Mrs. R. M. Thomas, Llanddowror (1 pair of blankets), 3; Mrs. Davies, Redholm, 11 Mrs. W. J. Williams, Picton Terrace (4 pairs blankets), 8; total, 79. Group XIV.-President, Mrs. E. Richardson, 1 GlanBrydan. 18; vice-presidents, Mrs. Lewis Bis- hop, Bryneithin. 29; Mrs. Henry Lloyd. Caio Vicarage. 20; Mrs. Mervyn Peel, Danyrallt, 28; Mrs. Du Buisson, Glynhir. 10; Mrs. Meuric Lloyd, Aelfrvn. 30; Mrs. J. W. Nicholas, Brynteilo, 16; the Misses Mansel, Maesteilo, 15; total, 166. Group XV.—President, Mr3. Pryse ftice. Llwynybrain, 20; vice-presidents, Mrs. Jeffrey Owen, 60; Mrs. Thomas, Llwyncelyn, 36; Mrs. Douglas Jones, Nantyrhogfan (1 pair blankets'), 34; Mrs. Prosser, Llandovery, 31 Mrs. Bishop, Dolygareg, 20; total, 201. Lord Dynevor, 1 pair of blankets. Grand total, 1,990.

THE REV. PETER PRICE, B.A., AT ANTIOCH' CRVMMYCH. I LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE REVIVAL GATHERING. T hursday, the 26th ult., was the day selected Thrsday, the 2öth ult., was the clay selected T hursday, thanksgiving services, and the Rev. Peter Price was the invited preacher. At 10 o'clock in the morning a prayer meeting was held, which was a remarkable one. Before 2 o'clock the chapel was well filled, and The congregation were engaged in singing popular hymns before the time of arrival of Mr. Price. As the time lolled on the audience greatly awaited the preacher, and when he did put in an appearance the meeting happened to be at a stand-still, and deep silence prevailed. The Rev. J. T. Gregory, of Brynberiau, intro- duced the meeting by reading a suitable portion of the Scriptures, and offering a solemn and ear- nest prayer. The Rev. Mr. Price took his text from Romans, 8c., 26 v., Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities," etc. He dealt on the two controversies, Christ's in Heaven, and the Holy Spirit on earth in men's hearts. He urged all present to be instruments in the hands of God to do good, and only instruments; if they'd be more than instruments they would be less than instruments. He said that man was the best op- portunity of grace and of sin, and that he had the opportunity of seeing the worst of sin, and the best of grace when in the midst of the slums in the city of Liverpool. He remarked that it was a great thing to pray, as we should, buf our com- fort was Likewise the Spirit also helpeth us." To feel weak when praying was a chance for the Spirit to reveal himself. There was not a prayer too simple in a little child's heart for the Holy Spirit to help. He said that God never wanted to be changed, nit to change man was necessary. His sermon, throughout was full of consolation to all present. After singing a hymn the Rev. J. T. Phillips, of Hebron, closed with prayer. The kind people of Antioch prepared tea at their new vestry for the strangers from far and near. A prayer meeting was held about 5.15 in the evening. By this time scores poured into the vil- lage by train from the Cardigan direction, but unfortunately they failed to gain admission, so they returned by the only train available that night at about 7.10. The meeting was in fine form when the Rev. Mr. Price entered the building, and he at once took up as his text the words from the Book of Revelations, 5 c., 6 v. The service was a very re- markable one all through, and those who failed to be present lost what they could rover forget. As soon as the Rev. Mr. Price resumed his seat the large congregation jumped up as one man and sang, 0 yr addfwyn Oen over and over again beautifully, and with much ecstacy. Mr. Price joined with all his heart in the singing throughout the meetings. He said that he was glad to see so many young people present taking such a. deep interest in the good work, and he said that they listened to the gospel as if they liked to hear it, and that by visiting many country districts he was amazed by their attentive listening of the old, old story." The Rev. E. D. Evans, the respected pastor, gave out the hymns during the day, and the Rev. Peter Price closed with prayer, and the crowd dis- persed while singing Coronwch Ef yn ben." Antioch Church was one of the first, if not the first of the Churches in the locality to be bene- fited by the religious revival, and we are glad to state that it still keeps on in great power among: the Church, Cerdd ymlaen nefol dan." i——

MAGAZINES FOR MVEMBER. j I With this month's issue of the Boys' Own Paper a new volume is commenced, and a glance at the contents is sufficient proof that the well- known standard of excellence is maintained. With the number is given a large coloured plate of "Badges and Caps of our Public Schools." There are four serial stories, all suitable for the boy reader, andt each gives promise of entertain- ing reading. Among the instructive articles will be found The B.O.P. Airship, and how to make it sail, A folding portable developing cabinet," I How to make a bookcase table," Hot air en- gines, and how to build one," etc. Profusely il- lustrated, the number is a splendid one. "The Girls' Own Paper," which also opens a new volume, continues to supply its readers with high quality reading matter. There are three serials, "For the Faith," by I.ady Margaret Majendie; "Odette Soprano," a story taken from life; and Barty's Marriage," by Norman Gale: a complete story in four chapters, and a short story. The miscellaneous articles are extremely j interesting, and there are some fascinating com- petitions. Jeanie Rose Brewer writes of Mar garet Dicksee, painter the article being illus-: trated by some examples of her work. Some; dainty recipes for the preparation of eggs is a use- ful item, as is the article by Dr. Gordon Stables i on Preserve your beauty," and Every girl her own picture postcard maker." The new volume of the Sunday at Home" contains the opening of two new serial stories of more than usual interest-" The White Plume," by S. R. Crochett, and "The Mender," by Amy le Fevre. Every purchaser is entitled to receive free of charge a sglendid coloured plate, The I Sermon on the Mount," specially drawn for this magazine by Harold Copping. The Rev E. J. Hardy writes on "Little Duties," the Archdeacon of London, on Praying in the Spirit." An ex- I ceedingly interesting contribution is that by David Williamson on "Preachers I have heard," while i other readable matter will be found in An In- i dian Campo Santo," A word to the weary," and "The women's hour." In connection with the Protestant Study Oircle, R50 in prizes is offered, jand there is also a Bible competition, the prizes for which amount to L10. Several new features are introduced. We have also received from the Religious Tract Society their other publications, Friendly Greet- ings," "Cottager and Artisan," "Child's Com- pan ion," and Our Little Dots." Every Boys' Monthly is a very good penny- worth, containing as it does excellent stories of adventure, besides articles on "Celebrated Ventriloquists," "Juggling with Balls," "Some boys who became famous," etc. There are also some capital illustiations.

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j DYFFRYN TAF NOTES. The successful competitor in the chief competi- tion (hymn tune) at the Dvffrvn Taf choral festi- val proved to be Mr. Wn1. Phillips, of Cardigan, a iilantyriiach boy. Mr. Emrys Jones, of Bryn- galel, Glandwr, was a good second. We-are glad to note that Mr. Emrys Jones was successful in the other competition, and lie re- ceived very kind words and good encouragement from the adjudicator, Mr. W. J. Evans, of Aber- dare. Mr. Jones, w ho is only some years of age, was last year's winner also. Mr. Jones is at present preparing himself for the position of schoolmaster. He is at Cardigan County School. We extend our best wishes to the two successful competitors, and also wish the unsuccessful ones the same. The Rev. Peter Price is expected at Hebron and Nebo Churches by the end of November. We will d.ily announce the dates in time to all concerned. The Rev. D, Lewis, A.T.S., Ford, Pem. (late of Rliyl), occupied the pulpits of Glandwr and Cefny- pant Churches, delivering very eloquent sermons throughout the day. The Rev. Mr. Price preaohed at Glais, Swansea. Night sc hool has been started at GIandwr by Mr. J. George twice a week. We hope that it will prove to be of great benefit to all generally. Some wild geese v ere seen in the Glandwr local- ity some eight days ago, and they were also seen near Hermon, Llanfyrnach.