The Welshman

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DEATH OF DOWAGER LADY KENSINGTON. ] I A cablegram was received in London on Wed- nesday from Calcutta announcing the death of the Dowager Lady Kensington. The deceased lady was th" rehct of the fourth Baron Kensington, who died in 1896, and mother ? of the present sixth Baron Kensington. The familv is an old Pembrokeshire one of Edwards and the deceased married the fouitli baron in 867. She was the daughter of Robert Johnstone Douglas, of Lockerbie by Lady Jane Mary Mar- grret, daughter of the fifth Marquis of Queens- berry. One of her brothers became Bishop o4' Bon bay. There were several children of the marriage, and upon Lord Kensington's death in 1896 he was succeeded by his son \Villiam, a cap- tain of the 2nd Life Guards, who died of wounds received at Vaal Krantz, on Juii-e 24th, 1900. He v. as succeeded by his brother, Hugh Edw aides, the present Baron. The deceased lady's husband, the fourth Baron, was M.P. for Haverfoidwest, which he repre- sented in the Liberal interest from 1868 to 1885. A year after he succeeded to the title, in 1872, he became a Groom-in- Waiting to the late Queen Victoria, and from 1880 to 1885 he was Controller .IW Household. By virtue of this position he w as one of the Liberal Whips, and shared with the late Mr .Tom Ellis and Sir Charles Dilks the repu- tation of leing one of tliiee best walkers in the House. When he failed to secure election for Hornsey in 1885, Mr. Gladstone, during a short return to power, in 1886, made him a Peer of the United Kingdom, and in this capacity he acted as Liberal Whip in the House of Lords until he died suddenly whilst out shooting on October 7th. 1S96. The news of the death of the Dowager Lady Kensington was received in Haverfordwest with I painfulsurprise For very many years she had been actively interested in a great many useful and philanthropic institutions, and her loss to the county will be keenly felt Her Ladyship was on the board of management of the Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest Infirmary, and w as associated with the Pembroke Needlework Guild. At the time of her death the Dowager Lady Kensington was on a visit to a mariied daughter in India. This was her second voyage to India in recent years. On Friday Lord Kensington, on receiv- ing news of the dowager's serious condition, hur- I J iedly left for India.

I The Aberystwyth magistrates on Wednesday appointed the following of their num ber to act as a. licensing committee for the eiis-iiin g yeai--Tlie l Mayor (Mr. E. P. WTynn). Capt. T. Doughton. I Messrs. C. M. Williams, Peter Jones. John Wat- kins, Edward Evans. and G. Wilkinson.

DEATH. LLOYD-On Jan. 14th Pryse Lloyd, of Glangwm. Llanpumpsaint, J.P. for Carmarthenshire, Captain 5th Worcestershire Regiment, aged 36.

I CARMARTHEN BOROUGH ELECTION. INCREASED MAJORITY FOR THE LIBERAL. < Never probably has there been more interest taken or more enthusiasm awakened in a party I contest in the Carmarthen Boroughs than on the present xx-asion. Four years ago Mr. Llewelyn Williams was victorious over 1he Hon. V. Ponson- by. now Lord Duncannon. who has secured a seat. for Cheltenham by a majority of 2,094, and his party were confident of maintiing that figure ,if not of increasing it. The Conservatives on the other hand. had secured a candidate. Viscount Tiverton having a personality that inspired en- thusiasm. and hoped that if a turnover could not le secured .a substantial reduction in the majority would bo effected. From the first I ord Tiverton's meetings were very largely fftteuded and he mad e an excellent impression upon his hparers of both parties, while the Liberals were distinctly dis- appointed with the insipid sentimentality of the speeches of their candidate. Sir. Williams never seriously discussed the questions of the lay, but played upon the feelirgs of his audience with stories that to a commonsense business person weie exceedingly dull and uninteresting • • W hatever was the state of things in Llanelly, Carmarthen, to all appearance, was greatly in favour of the now candidate, his final meeting in the Assembly Rooms on Monday night, when Mr H. Brunei White presided, I)e' iig one of the largest and most enthusiastic of the. series. The same evening Mr. LI. Williams held a meeting in Lammas Street, which was also largely attended by his adherents. It is generally accepted that it is at Llanelly where the main assault of an attacking party must be made, and it is con- sidered by the Unionists unfortunate that an agri- cultural town like Carmarthen should he tacked on to an industrial centl e like Llanelly, when it is called upon to express its views on current poli- tics. It is gratifying to he able to stat-e that throughout the contest the best feeline has pre- vailed, which, seeing that the candidates are -l i d ites -,ii-c! close personal friends. is not to be wondered at. The jubilation of a number of Unionists on Tues- day night, over the number of party gains that were recorded by telegraph, was. however, a little too extravagant, midnight being made hideous by their perambulation of the town. The nomination of the candidates took place on Saturday last at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, when the Sheriff and Returning Olhcer (Mr. John Morgan) attended with the under s heriff Mr Thos. Walters). Both candidates arrived with their supporters, Mr. Ll. Williams being accom- panied by his wife. Mr. Blagdon Richards, J.P., and his agent, Mr. Dd. Jennings, solicitor, Llan- elly, whilst Viscount Tiverton had a large body of supporters. Tw elve papers were handed in on his behalf, his proposer being Mr. Walter Lloyd., Mayor of Carmarthen, and seconded Mr. James Davies, J.P., Ucheldir He was entered as the Hon. Hardinge Goulbown Giifard, with the rank of Viscount. Mr. LI Williams's nomination paper was signed by Mr. Ily. Howell, J.P., as proposer, and Mr .Blagdon Richards, J.P as seconder. The Llanelly papers included one signed by tinplate manufacturers, two by mem- lers of trades unionists, one by tradesmen, one by shop assistants, one from school teachers, an i one from ministers of the Free Church The polling was on Wednesday, the Carmar- then polling stations being Priory Street for tho Eastern Ward, and Guildhall for the Western Ward. presiding officcr at the former was Mr. Tom Evans, and at the latter Mr. James John. Town Clerk. Voting commenced very quietly ,only about a dozen being at the Guildhall at eight o'clock, and at noon the number who had polled was not over 200. At Priory Street about a hundred had voted Liefore nine o'clock, and nearly 300 by midday. Thereafter matters en- livened, and the parading of the streets by boys and youths give evidence of rising excitement. Party favours were worn more lavishly than ever before, and both candidates had motor cars decor- ated with their colours, and having large Toddv bears in front: As the afternoon went on the rival enthusiasts made matters very lively. At half-past five there had polled at the Guildh~.il 422. which had increased at eight o'clock to 722 cut of a total of 790. In Priory Street at six o'clock 580 had recorded their votes, and at the close of the poll no less than 861 had expressed their opinion on a ballot paper. » » During the day Mr. Llewelyn Williams was engaged as counsel in the Assize Court, while Lord Ti- erton spent the time at Llanelly, arriving at Carmarthen with Lady Tiverton, at five o'clock in the afternoon, when he was met at the station by a large crowd of the candidate's supporters, w'ho took the horses out of their carriage, and dragged the conveyance to the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel. The greatest (enthusiasm prevailed all along the rente. The Liberal candidate, as soon as he could leave the Assize Court, journeyed to Llanelly, and returned for the declaration of the poll. The total poll in both wards was 1583 .out of a, number on the register of 1682. This leaves only 99, including women, whn. of course, have no vote in a. Parliamentary election, and con- stitutes a record poll for the borough. At Llan- elly also there was an increased poll, and when the figures wei e announced it was seen that Mr. LI. Williams had an increase I vote of 295, while Lord Tiverton had received t)7 more than tho member's last opponent. • • « After the close of the poll the streets became crowded, and the juveniles had the time of their lives." 'I lic,, Ulllcnist party had a large banner, and a bugle and tin band, while the Liberals toured the streets singing. At nine o'clock Lord Tiveiton was carried shoulder high front the Ivy Bush to the Guildhall, and the enthusiasm of his supporters was unbounded. After the arrival of the ballot boxes from Llanelly there was a very long period of waiting for the declaration, but long before the official announcement it leaked out that Mr. LI. Williams was returned by over 2,000 majority. It appears there were a number of votes mislaid, and the search for these caused delay. The exact time when the Sheriff appeared on the balcony to announce the result was 12.10 a.m., but notwithstanding the late hour the crowd r was .,o_f huge dimensions Th? figures as given I were•— W. Llewelyn Williams (L.) 4,197 Lord Tiverton (C ) 1,965 Majority 2,232 • • • The enthusiasm of the Liberals, and the counter demonstration of the Unionists were indescrib able, and though Mr Ll. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, which lord Tiverton reconded. it was impossible to hear what was said for the cheering and hooting, which ultimately resolved into the singing of Rule Britannia before the crowd dispersed. The newly- elected member at once motored to Llanelly, while Lord Tiverton was similarly convoyed to the residence of the Mayor, where liid.v'Tfverton had spent the evening. Here. amid the warmest enthusiasm, he expressed his thanks for the sup port accorded him. and his question Are we down-hearted?" received a vociferous answer in the negative. Later the Unionists had a con- solatory message in the result at Denbigh, the news that what is called the" solid phalanx of Liberals had been broken being received with loud cheers.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS, CARMARTHEN. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, Jan. 27th, 28th, and 29th. Every Evening at 8. Doors open at 7.30. Early doors at 7.15-3d. extra to all parts. Matinee on Saturday at 3. Doors open at 2 30. Prices of Admission 2s., Is. 6d., Is., and fid. Children under 12 half-price except 6d. seats. Seats may be booked at the Hall daily, or at the usual places. THE BEST OF THEM ALL! THAT'S ALL. The Joseph" P 0 0 L E' S LATEST AND 6REATEST MYRIORAMA (The Original No. I Company). POOLE'S Smart Vaudevilles, the Premier Pleasantry Purveyors, comprising 20 Star Artistes and Brilliant Entertainers, including Miss Fredrica's Terriers and Celebrated Cake-walking Pony, Dot." The last word in animal training. De Lilo and Metz, the Charming Ladv Bender and the Clever Comedy Juggler. A most artistic, finished, and humorous performance. The very latest Bioscope Revelations. Only the best productions exhibited. The whole enlivened and accompanied by Joseph Poole's Famous Orchestral Band (Conductor, Mr. W. A. Abbey).

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, at Caerlleon Cross Roads, and on Fri- day, at Bankyfelin each day at 10 45. THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 24th inst., at Tiers Cross, and en Thursday, the 27th iust., at Letterstou each day I at 10.45. MR. SEYMOUR ALLEN'S HOUNDS will meet on Satnrday, the 22nd inst., at Tavernepite, at 11.

MR. Lloyd George does not seem to be dis- couraged by the general election returns so fir -is they have yet 1 cen received, but Mr. Asquith neither feels, nor pretends to tee), so cheerful as Ins Chancellor of the Exchequer. While speak- ing at Leven in Scotland on Tuesday evening, the Premier had (rly one comforting assurance to give his Mudience. So many of the largest indus- try] ceuxres had already }>i onouncod in favour < f I ree Tra Ie, he said, that they might be sure the next Government, even if it pro/ed to be Conser- vative, woidd not venture to take up any scheme of fa riff Reform. The remainder of his speech was, not in words, but in effect, an appeal to the unpolled eonstiti encies to think of the House of Lords as the great obstacle to 7 il eral legislation. If his pa.-ty woe not put into a, position to deal dnstically with the Lords they could practically do i thing. So instead of renewing the promises he made previois to the opening of the E lection, he said that the Liberals were not in a position at this moment to promise anything. Some < f the hecklers rer.inded him of what he had said OR Home Rule and other troublesome questions, but Mr. Asquith reiterated tho statement that he could not promise anything with regard to these matters. T can promise no legislation of any wind." he said, "until we have Fettled conelil sions with the House of Lords." Will this be satisfactory to Mr .Redmond P Some of those who listened to the speech went away with the impression that the Premier was sorry he had touched the Home R lie Question at all in his pre- vious manifesto. It is really hard for a politician to decide what lie ought or ought not to touch on the eve of an appeal to the country. and among iiipnv political opponents as xve.if as friends. Mr. Asquith will hc-,ve more or less sympathy. Sorre kind Tories will probably say: Non ignari mali miseris succurrere discimus."

CORRECTION.—A correspondent writes to say that there was a slight error in our report of the late competitive meeting at Ebenezer Chapel, Pendine. It was the Llanteague Rovers, and not the KosesMale Voice Party, that carried off the first prize. The two parties are quite distinct. Though composed of some of the same individual members, they are led by two different men. OBITUARY. Widespread regret prevailed in Carmarthen when it was reported that Mr Jack Phillips, son of the late Mr J. W. Phillips, Croft Cottage, Llanllwch, had died, at the age of 31, on the 14th inst., at Dunstone College. Staffordshire. | Deceased was a grandson of the late Mr John Lewis Phillips, of Bolahaul. near Carmarthen, chairman of the local Board of Gruardlans. He also served as mayor of the town, and for many years J. P. for the county. Deceased was a tutor at Dunstone College, and a nephew of Mrs Aslett, wife of Major Aslett, of Bolahaul. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Registry Office, Carmarthen, this week, the contracting parties being Mr David Jones, Penrheol, Rhydargaeau, and Miss Annie Williams, Lanpowel. The bride was attired in a becoming ilress of brown trimmed with velvet, and wore a hat to match. The brideroom was attended as best man by his brother. Mr Daniel Jones, Trebwl, Llanpumpsaint; while Miss Bessie Williams, sister ef the bride, and Miss Hannah Jones, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridesmaids. They wore brown dresses, with wine colour hats and white silk scrafs. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the Park Refreshment Rooms, Lammas- street, and later in the day the happy pair left by I train for Aberystwyth, where the honeymoon will be spent. All in the neighbourhood wish them long life and happiness. ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual Christmas Tree entertainment, given to the patients and the friends of the inmates of the Infirmary, was held at the Institution last Friday evening. The tree, which was tastefully decorated, was in one of the large wards, and was heavily laden with fancy articles. It was formally opened by the Rev. J. Marsden, in the absence of Mr H. Brunei White, one of the vice-chairmen. Afterwards tea was served in the board-room, and was followed by a most enjoyable concert, at which the following kindly took part:—Miss E. Marsden, Miss Muriel Morris, Miss Mat grand (Cardiff), Mr G. Morris and Mr Negus. Character sketches and recitations were given by Mr J. F. Lloyd aud Mr J. F. Morris. The second part of the programme consisted of an excellent reudering of Puuch and Judy," which was greatly enjoyed by the patients. The puppets were manipulated by Master Edwin and William Bowen Jones, sons of Dr Dowen Jones, The Friary, and Master Lewis, son of Mr B. A. Lewis. Great credit was due for the whole hearted sue- j cess of the entertainment to Miss Ditcham and her excellent staff of nurses. CONVERSAZIONE. The annual conversazione and dance on behalf of the Carmarthenshire In- -tirmary, took place on Thursday last, and was a great success, a large company attending, and thoroughly enjoying the programme of music supplied by Messrs Jones's String band, with Mr T- S; Puddicombe at the piano. There was also a WhIlst drive, which created a great deal of interest. The M.C.'s were the mayor (Aid. W. Lloyd), Mr J. Crossman (ex-Mayor), and Mr H. Brunei White (magistrates' clerk), 1 while the following acted as stewards :-Messrs D. J. Davies, P. M. O'Sullivan, W. Lawrence, P. C. Bellshan, (P. T. Brigstocke, W. Lawren-,e, P. C Bell? A. E. Maddock, R W. Ward, Tom Jones, G. B. Isaac, J. E Davies, Dr. Gibbon, Dr. Race, and Dr. Doig. Miss P. Richards and Mr Fred Humphreys were the hon. sees. The following ladies were re- sponsible for the decorating of the room:-The mayoress (Mrs Walter Lloyd), Mrs Allen, Mrs Arthur Arthur, Mrs J. B. Arthur, MISS Mmme Arthur, Mrs Blick, Mrs Brockie. Mrs Crossman, Mrs C. E Davies, Mrs James Davies, Mrs J E. Davies, King-street, Miss Tegwen Davies. Miss Tot tie Davies, Mrs Colby Evans, Mrs Pngh Evans, Mrs Ham, Miss Lilian Harries. Mrs Holmes, Miss Holme, Mrs Stephen Hughes, Mrs Humphreys, Miss Humphreys, Miss Griffiths, Bryntyrion Miss Annie Griffiths, Compton House Miss Gwyn, Mrs Bertie Isaac, Mrs John, Mrs Bowen Jones, Mrs .Jones, Texington House, The Avenue; Miss Jones, Mansel-street; Miss Oliver Jones, Miss A. M. Jones, Florida House; Mrs John Lewis, Miss "Mabel Lewis, Mrs Tom Lloyd, The Misses Lloyd, Mansel-street; The Misses Lloyd, Quay- street; Mrs Marsden, Mrs C. E. Davies, Mrs Owen Norton, Mrs Parry, Mrs C. N. Phillips, Miss Cassie Phillips, Mrs J. F. Reas, Miss Richards, Mrs Snow, Pen- Uwyn Park; Miss Stacey, Mrs O'Sullivan, Mrs Ernest Tew, Mrs Henry Thomas, Emporium Mrs William Thomas, 9, Hall-street; Mrs W. H. Thomas, Emporium Mrs Walters. Mrs Wheatley, Mrs Haydn Williams, Mrs W. J. Williams, Ferry- side Mrs Williams, Parkydrissi; Miss Williams, Emlyn House; Miss Violet Williams, and Mrs Yorath. ARRIVAL.—The s.s. "Merthyr" arrived at Car- marthen on the 14th inst. with a cargo of prime Plate maize, Spiller's barley meal, and flour, for the Carmarthen Farmers' Co-operative Society, Ltd. > THE "RED" AND "BLUE" Does. Rather an amusing incident occurred in King-street, Car- marthen, on Wednesday afternoon, when a dog with a red ribbon tied arouni its neck and another with a blue met and fought furiously. They were soon called away by their respective owners before either had quite overcome the other, and so the "omen counted for little. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY —The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following: El Is., Llandilo Church; El Os. 3d., Llandefeisant Church £1 8s., Union street Chapel, Carmarthen £ 2, Llaudefeilog Church £ 2 5s. 6d., Llangunnock Church; £2 2s. 2d., Trelech Congregational Chapel periodicals, Mr R. James (Bridge street), Miss Spurrell (King- street), Mrs Gwynne Hughes (Glancothi), and Lady Hills-Johnes. "LINSEED COMPOUND" (Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c.), voids Influenza.

KIDWELLY. j THE CHURCH.—The Vicar, in his sermon (a most able discourse) on Sunday evening last, dealt with the history of the church from the earliest ages, j and strongly protested against the proposal of the Liberals to disestablish and disendow it. The sermon was such an excellent one that it was a thousand pities that more of those Liberals who call themselves Churchmen were not present. We would strongly advise the Vicar to give the sermon again in the form of a lecture before Churchmen and others, or publish it in pamphlet I form for distribution. POLITICAL MEETING.—Mr J. W. Jones Cremlyn, the Conservative candidate for West Carmarthen- shire. addressed a large meeting at Kidwelly, Mr John Thomas, Velindre, presiding. A great deal of disorder was created by some ot the opposite party. The Chairman, who is a tinplate manu- facturer, predicted that under the present system of so-called Free Trade, in two years' time, and certainly within three years, the works at Kid- welly would have to be closed down (cries of dis- sent). He did not say th-it as a threat. He would only close the works down when he was abeolutely compelled, through being unable to cope with foreign competition. He pointed out that, where- as he had formerly made contracts with Canada for the supply of tinplates, he recently lost orders sufficient to keep his works at Kidwelly going for four months, owing to the American trade. In order to accept those contracts he would have had to quote a price which would be under the cost of j production.

LLANDDAROG. CANTATA.—On Sunday evening, the 16th inst., the members of the St Twrog's Sunday School recited their "Pwuc," and sang the sacred can- tata, "The Desire of all Nations." The ringing, which was excellent, was under the leadership of Mr Tom Harries. A.L C.M., Post Office, Llan- ddarog, who has just taken over the post of choir master in succession to his unclear John Harries, Southend, who has recently retired after having occupied the position for 40 years. Mr T. Harries is to be congratulated on following so successfully in the footsteps of his predecessor. Mrs Jones, The Vicarage, presided at the organ, and the Rev. T. Jones, B.A., was the catechiser. ¡ JUMBLE SALE.—A most successful jumble sale was held at the National Schoolroom on Saturday evening, the 15th inst., which had been arranged by Mrs Jones, The Vicarage, and the members of her sewing class, who have for several weeks been making odds and ends for a fancy stall, in addition to the old clothes and other articles collected to- gether. The proceeds amounted to f 8 5s., and the greatest thanks are due to all those who helped to make the affair such a success. The following were the stall -holders:Mrs Jones- Vicarage; Miss Letitia Jones, Abadam Miss M. A. Rees, Cwrn catty Miss Griffiths, Wernfraith Miss Jenkins, Pontfaen: Miss Jenkins, Bryngwen- draeth Miss Thomas, Banksych Miss S. Phillips, Penllwynio; Miss E Harries, Groeswen Miss Harries, Rose Villa Mrs Hughes, Llandre Miss Thomas, LlwynmaWr; Miss Harries, Llwynonill- fawr Miss M. Pallant, Portbyrhyd; and Miss W. Morris, Hill Crest. In charge of the bran tub were the Misses Emily Jones, Abadam; Bess Morgan, Llwynbach; Olwen Voyle, White Hart S. and J. Harries, Groeswen; and Gwladys Harries, Pantyfer. j

LLANDILO. A settlement has at last been made with regard to the jewellery business until recently carried on by Mr .Huw Hopkins, NeuadJ Aur, Llandilo, which business has now been purchased by Mr. A. W. Lucas, who has teen in charge since the business passed into the hands of a trustee, and v ho was for a considorable timo watch repairer and assistant to Mr. Hopkins. It is confidently expected that Mr. Lucas will make it a great success, as his ability as a watchmaker, and his unfailing courtesy to customers has won. for him tile respect and esteem of most of the inhabitants in and around the Llandilo district. All his friends wish him every success in his ne.v under- takng. WEDDING.-—A large number of well-wishers at- tended at All Saints' Church, Pontardawe, on Tuesday to witness the marriage of'the Rev. R. H. Roberts, B.A.. curate of Llandilo Fawr, to M iss Winnie I ewis. only daughter of Mr. an d Mrs David Lewis, Tanyrailt, Pontardawe. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by three bridesmaids Miss Lucy Jones (Amman- ford), Miss (Jertie Michael (Pontardawe), and i Miss Gwenny Davies f Llanelly). The best man was Mr. Fre'l Williams, Aberdare. The Rev. Robert Williams. M.A., vicar of T landiio Fa/r, i performed he ceremony, assisted by the Revs. Jenkin Davies, B.A.. vicar of Brynamman, and | Rowland Thomas B.A., All Saints' Church, Pqnt- ardawe. At Tanvrallt a. reception was lic-ld, and later the parties left for London, where the honey- I moon will be spent. The presents were numer- ¡ ous and handsome. | LIBERAL MEETING.—Mr. Abel Thomas had a capital reception at Llandilo on Monday, when he addressed the greatest political cro-,N-a ever as- sembled in the town at the Drill Hall amid ring- ing cheers. QuestioQs were invitd, but no one responded. The chair was occupied by Mr. L. N. Powell, J.P., Carregcennen House. Other speak- ers were Mrs. Freeman, the Revs. D. James, R. R. Davies, and W Davies, and Mr. D. Lewis, The news "f Mr. Mond's victory at Swansea reached Llandilo on Monday evening, and was received with dolight by local Liberals. Latelv there was circulated throughout East Carmar- thenshire a card making an appeal to working men to refuse eupportt o Mr .Abel Thomas on the ground that he had voted for paying members of Parliament -2300 a year as salary, and that he voted against the poor and destitute having a psion of 5s. a week. To this Mr. Thomas gives an absolute denial, and a meeting is to be held to 1 condemn such tactics. I

PORTHYRHm Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, K.C., addressed a ve.y large meeting at Bethlehem Vestry-room last Saturday afternoon Mr. H. Jones Davies, Glyn- eirldan. was chairman. A vote of conifdenct, wtg unanimously pnssed SUPPER.-The members of the Porthyrhyd Clothing Club met in verv strong numbers at the Prince Saxe Coburg on Saturday evening last to partake of an excellent supper provided-by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. W J Harries. The supoer wns a great success, and a very en- jovable evening was spent. < RENT AUDIT —On Tuesday last the rent audit of the MidHleton Hall Estate was held at the Abadam Arms, when Mr .C. Froodvale Davies. agent of the estate, was present representing Mr W. L Hughes tbe landlord. Mr. Herbert Jones sub-agent, was also present. An excellent dinner had been prepared for the tenants, which reflected great credit on the worthy hostess. Mrs .JOtl.>< After dinner there were some speeches made, praising both Mr. Hughes as landlord, and Messrs Davies and Jones as agent and sub-agent re- spectively. May this good fe-eing continue.

WHITLAND. The pulpits at Whitland will be occuoied on Sunday next as follows :-Tahernacle Rev. G. Higgs. B.A. Nazareth. Me v. M. Jones B. -k- Bethania Rev .J ii Morgan Park Hatl. Rev. t Win. Thomas at '0.30 and 6.30 p.m. St. Mary s ) Church. Rev. J. E. Jones, B.A., Vicar. j The Whitland Mixed Choir have already made a good start for. the forthcoming eisteddfod, to be j held here, and it was decided also to start a male i voice party. A11. T. Devonald, Velfrev Road, was unanimously elected leader, and we liope that the members, one and all, will encourage him by I attending everv practice. A juvenile choir of no j mean order could also be started here as well. where so many good singers are available an? w h ere so jngiiv quite close at hand. ,;CHOOL TEA AND PmzES.—The annual tea and distribution of prizes to the scholars of St. Mary' I Sunday School was hcl don Wednesday. 12th inst.. at the Town Hall. The prizes were distri- buted by Miss Yelvert-on of Wiiitland Abbey. A fear of the children gave a moat successful per. I formanee of the cantata entitled Blossom I.and," the music of which was very bright, and the recitations by one fnd all were remarkably well done The moral, too, was an inspiration to all, viz., to keep on doing. kindly deeds. We heartily congratulate both the trainers and the children on their most successful performance. OBITUARY.—With deep sorrow we have to report 1he death and funera lof the late Mrs. Mary l.levvelyn, Ff.yuomven, Cilyiuaenlhvyd She passed away on the 5th inst., and was buried on the 8th inst. Mrs. Llewelyn, was greatly re- spected and well- known in this neighbourhood. Being of a very quiet disposition she was held in high esteem by the rich and poor. The services at the bouse anJ chapel were mnducted. by the Rev. D. S. Davies, Login, her pastor, who took as his text the loth verse and the 28th Chapter of Jeremiah. She leaves three daughters and one son. and a lirge nuii- ber- of,rar. dclil!Ir,n, to .Bourn her loss, viz., Mrs Rachel Evans, New Inn. Login; Mrs. Owens, wife of the respected town postman at Whitland., Mrs. Williams i'iynonwen and Mr John Davies. Sychbant j She was 86 years of age Tlie funeral was very large and representative, mostly all the children ar c! grandchildren being present, except Mrs. Owen, Whitland, who, by the way, has 'ost her eyesight completely for the last eight years; and Rochol, the daughter of Mrs. Owen who emi- giat-ed to Car ada some years ago. May they all be comforted in their present, bereavement, at home and abroad. LIBEKAL LEAGUE —The present election has evi- dently given a new life to politics down this way, for we find that a Liberal League is about to be formed in the place. A large number of the inhabitants met at the Park Temperance Hotel, last Saturday, for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements. Mr William Thomas, D.O., was the chairman for the even- ing, nothing definite was done, and an adjourned meet- ing was held last Wednesday evening. However, we are at a loss to know why it should be called The Young Liberal League." It is probable that the old veterans have decided to resign from the field after the present memorable battle. There is nothing better than system, unity of purpose, and perseverance, to secure the best results, and so we may hear in a short time that the U uionists will be moving in the same direction. FKBE CIIUKOH MEETING .—An unusually interesting meeting under the auspices of the Free Church Council took place at Whitland last Friday afternoon and even- ing. In the afternoon the meeting was held at Nazareth Baptist Chapel Vet-try, and was presided over by the Rev. D. E. Williams, Heullan. The chief speaker was the Rev. Elvet Lewis, M.A., who dis- coursed on the leading topics before the electors at the present election. He spoke with great clearness, and was very convincing throughout. The resolution .pledg- ing those present to support the Liberal Government and the Budget was read by the chairman, and proposed by Mr E. H. James, J.P., Derlwyn, GlaxYdwr, the Rev. Morgan Jones, B.A., being the seconder. It was sup- ported by the Rev. William Thomas, Whitland Rev. G. Higgs, B A. Messrs Wm. Richards, J.P., Cwm- Ilefritb Thomas Davies, Llanglydwen and Llewellyn Rees, C.C., Lampeter. In the evening the meeting was held in the Town Hall, and was very crowded. The Rev. Morgan Jones, B.A., presided, and was supported on the platform by the leading district and county councillors. OBITUARY.— With sorrow we have to report the death of one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of this district. We refer to the late David Thomas, Cas- tell drainog, Whitland, who passed away last Friday, at Llwyngwydd, where he had resided since his retire- ment from farming. Mr David Thomas had risen by dint of labour and tactful perseverance from a very humble position to one of the leading farmers in the locality. In his early days ho received hardly any edu- cation, but he acquired, through experience and appli- cation, a sound and comprehensive knowledge on parochial, educational, and political matters. He was considered generally a sound adviser on such topics. As an agriculturalist he was the foremost in his neigh- bourhood, and was eminently successful in the show- yards, especially with his breed of sheep, as well as on the farm. Having had the privilege of becoming a tenant under that unique landlord, the late Mr W. R. H. Powell, Maengwynne, he progressed admirably, and managed to rear a large family of sons and daughters, who are at present the leading farmers in the neigh- bourhood. As a public man he took active interest in all matters appertaining to his district, and served for many years as a Guardian. He was a member of the Llanboidy and Llangan U.D. School Board from the commencement, and served as a chairman for many years. Be served his di-trict, although in advanced years, on the Carmarthenshire County Council, He was generally greatly respected by the rich and poor, the latter finding. him always a friend in need. The funeral took place Wednesday, and was buried at Llan boidy Church burial-ground. We tender a most earnest expression of sympathy to the very large number of mourners in their bereavement. "LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. Of Chemists only. 9id., 1/lJ, 2/9. i

ABERYSTWYTH. 1\ COLLEGS SUCCESSES.—Mr. J. D. Ivor Hughes, son of Mr. J. P. Hughes of Nottingham, has se- cured the first place in honours at the recent Bar examinations, and has thus won the studelitship of 100 guineas a year for three years. Mr. Hughes was one of the firsti students in the law depart- ment of tho University College of Wales, Aber- ystwyth. Mr. O. T. Jones, M.A., another old student, who has recently bee i appointed head of the Department of Geology at Aberystik, th College, has just won the Sedgwick Prize at the Cniversity of Cambridge.

I SAUNDERSFOOT. CAPTAIN WASHED OVERBOARD.—The schooner Jessie, of Cardigan, bound from Dungarvon to Burry Port with pitwood, put into Tenby Har- bour on Wednesday, when the mate reported that about 3.30 that morning, when off St. Toran's Head, a huge sea, broke on board the vessel, carry- ing overboard the captain, Herbert Robert Gim- mer, who was at the helm, throwing down another of the crew, injuring his legs, smashing the boat, and sweeping the deck. The captaii^ belonged to Woodside Farm, Saundersfoot. It was his first voyage in the vc-Gsel, of which he had just become part owner. At the time the sea struck the J essie the captain was wearing a lifebelt, with rope it. tached. When, however, the crew hauled up-m it the l'op parted.

I TEMPLETON. On Wednesday evening, 12th inst.. the members of the choirs of St. John's Church, Templeton, and St. Elydir's Church, Ludchurch, and a few friends were invited to the supper given annually by the Rev. E. J. Hughes. At 7.30 over fifty persons assembled at the Templeton Church schoolroom, and sat down to an excellent repast. Supper over, the tables were taken away, and the rest of the evening was passed in games, singing, etc. At 12 p.m. the company dispersed, having spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. Much praise is due to Mr and Mrs Hughes for their kindness, and the great trouble and expense they must have gone to in providing such a splendid treat,

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NABBERTH NOTES. At the County Sessions Room on Thursday, the I 13th January, before Mr. H. S. Allen (chairman), Mr G P ..Brewer, and Mr. W. Richards—Danie! John, Mar ly. Glam was summoned by his wife Winifred John. Llanddewi Velfrey. She made application, for a maintenance ordei. Mrs John, said she was married to defendant about 8 years ago, and there were two children of the marriage. About two years ago he left her and had sent her a littie assistance occasionally, but she had re- ceived nothing for several months. Since the .j summons ha dbeen served he ha dwritten her :t letter enclosing £ 1 and a week. The Magistrates considered that the I sum offered wa> too small, and they made an or- I der that defeu laiit must pay 12s. a week, and costs. I Miss .Hdia James, the energetic Secretary of th" Narberth Branch of the Church of J?'?'and Waifs and Strays Society, assisted by -Ni--s Harries, N fl Davies. and F. Howell collected the sum of C36 Is. (id. in Narherth district dur- ing the. yea r I'),)!) in aid of the Society Consider- ing that the inhabitants of our little town sub- scribe freely to numerous other charitable 01:- jects. the above sum is certainly a handsome one. We understand that Miss Wilkins has kindly undertaken to form a Busy Bet) League here for the purpose of getting garments made for the I chiidron at the various homes belonging to the Society. ♦ • It had been arranged to hold a public meeting in support of the candidature of Sir George Arm- ?trong on Saturday night last, and a large num- bw of pwplo a&?mbiod at the Victors Hall, • They waited patiently till nearly 9.30 p.m. for the speaker, who, however, did not put in an ap pearanc-e. Mr. McClune, who was to have ad- dressed the meeting had been speaking at Crun- were the same evening, and on his way to Nar- berth the motor-car in which he was being con- veyed broke down. Consequently he did not ar- rive till 9.40. That was the third Conservative car that had broken down that day. • On Saturday last the Narlertli Harlequins football team expected a visit from the Saunders- foot A.F C but for some reason or other 4le latter did not turn up. This is the third time they have disappointed the Harleqrins. A match was then played between the 'Quins and the Nar- t ei-tli luniors, who looked extremely well in their new jerseys The seniors won by 6 goals to nil. but the juniors played a splendid game. Thoy should, however, learn to keep their proper places on the field. | # On Saturda next, Jan. 22nd, a match will bo played between the Carmarthen A F C. and the Harlequins, on the Crosslanes rieUl The follow- ir g team has teen selected to play for Narberth Goal, E .Hughes; backs. C. Gasche, M. Farror, halves, W. Thomas, H. Laver, J. Jones; forwards J Thomas, L. Prior, J. F. A. t-ewis, B. Reynolds A. Thomas; reserve, E. Thomas. • On Thursday last Mr. Jo hn Alathiis, Mill Cot- tage, met with an accident at the station. It ap- pears that he was loading a cart with coal when his foot slipped and he fell back against a truck. The back of his head struck a buffer, and was hlldly cut His injuries were attended to by Dr. Price. Mr. Mathias is progressing very favour- ably. A concert in aid of the District Nurse F:md will be given at the Victoria Hall on Friday, the 28th inst. The first part of the programme vill con sjst of a glee by the pupils of the Intermediate School, and songs by well- kno.% n artistes and the second part of a theatrical performance by a local amateur company

DEATH OF MAJOR PRYSE LLOYD, J.P., OF GLANGWILI. We regret to have to record the death of Air. I Pryse Lloyd, J.P, at his residence, Glangwili, near Caimarthen on the 14th inst. Mr. Pryse Lloyd, who was 36 years of ago, was attacked by a para- lytic seizure about twelve months ago. and in spite of all that could be done for him he gradu- ally sunk. MI". Lloyd was a guardian of the poor for the parish of Llanllawddog, and before his health began to give way was a prominent 5gure at agricultural meetings He is survived by a widow, one son Master Llewelyn Lloyd, and three daughters, the Misses Gweneth, Gladys ,and Nesta Lloyd. The funeral took place at L!an- (lawddog Churchyard on Wednesday, the body of the deceased being laid to rest in the vault of the Glangwili family The officiating clergy were the Rev .Canon Lloyd, Uanpumpsaint, and the Rev. J .Herbert. Llanllawddog. The mourners were —First carriage' Mrs. Pryse Lloyd (widow) Mrs Lloyd (mother); Miss Lloyd (sister); Nurse Coles. Second carriage: Mr. Llewelyn II Lloyd (bro- ther) Surgeon-Gen. Price (uncle) Mr. Meredith Price, Mr. J .Francis, Myrtle Hill. Third car- ] iage The servants. There were also present the tenants, and also Mr Edward Morris, Brynmyr Jjin; Capt. Harries, Brvntowy The bearers were some of the oldest tenants and servants The organist was Miss Mary Jones, Derlwyn. Wreaths were sent by: Mrs. Pryse Lloyd (cross); the children; Mrs. Lloyd Lloyd (cross); Brothers and Sisters; Mr. and Mrs. M. S. A. Hall (sister); Mrs. G. Lloyd Pierce: Surgeon-General and Mrs. Price; Mr. Walter Price: Mr. and Mrs. Pem- broke Mrs. Morgan Lloyd (cross) Miss Lloyd Price; Capt and Mrs. Playdell-Bouverie; Sir Harry and Lady Freeling; Mrs. W. Pierce and family; Colonel and Mrs. Walker Jones <cross) Mr and Mrs. Harold Whitehead Mrs. Chandler; Rev .J. and Miss Herbert; Miss Saxon and Nurse Coles; Nurse Williams Mrs. Francis and family, Myrtle Hill; from the men and maid servants at Glangwili Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn Mrs Davies, Brynglas. Daniel and Margaret Evans, Alltvwiler; D. Scurlock Davies, and Rachel, Troedrhiw-n^wydd. The ccffin was made by Mr. D .Scurlock Davies, carpenter of the es- tate, and the lead shell by Mr. Jones, plumber Carmarthen. The funeral arrangements were canied out by Messrs. Henry Thomas and Sons. Emporium, Carmarthen.

r dation in truth, it applies to both parties alike. ho unprejudiced mzm doubts that there are class interests on both sides, and that there are many patriotic and unselfish melon both s ides The results of the polling up to Tuesday night are certainly disappointing to the more ssnguine poi tion of the Unionist paity, but they are perhaps equally disappointing to the moie enthusiastic Liberals. Mr. Asquith deel;:red en Tuesday that Tariff Refoim was dead; had he waited <ll next n orning his speech might have contained the further announcement that the much lauded People's Budget," the Birrell-cum McKsnna- cum-Runciinan Education Bills and various other schemes < i the late Covemment arc as jeacl as Qleen Anno. The Tariff Reformers, it appeared from Wednesday morning's onpers, had not only defeated '.wo Ministers, and greatly reduced the n ajorities of other members of Cabinet rank, but had scorl a net gain of forty-two seats. The liberals, including Socialists and Nationalists, Mill retained a small majority. This will, with- out doubt, be increased as the election proceeds but really there is nothing a?, yet for either party to crow about. We still think, as was stated in this column before the polling began, that the Liberals will go tack to power, but the Conserva- tive minority will probably be strong enough to •delay wliai they call hasty tii(t ill-considered legislation, without their having to rely con- tinually on the House of Lords for this kind of service. To up personally the pollii g, so far as ir has gone, lias been fairly satisfactory. It 's not a matter of vital consequence to the country vhic-h paitv takes office, provided that unex- 1)1 (ted measures of gravs importance cannot be sprung upon Parlia.ment s-nd ca-iried by big Tr njorities capa ble of being worked like mechanism or. as it were, so much voting machinery.