The Welshman

ELECTION MEETINGS IN PEM- BROKESHIRE. We have been asked to publish the following correspondence:— Central Liberal Committee Rooms, 29, High Street, Haverfordwest, January 15th, 1910. Dear Samson, With reference to our conversation this morning, I need hardly &ay that it is my fervent wish that my supporters should give you the fut lest and fairest of hearings at all your meetings. Please make what use you iike of this letter Yours very truly, WALTER F. Hocn. E. M. Samson, Esq. Scotchwell, Haverfordwest. Jauuary 15th, 1910. Dear Rocli, Thank you for your letter of 15th irist. I wish I had had it earliei in the election, as it might have savod me from some of the unpleas- ant experiences of last veek. Three of my neetings were put an end to by rowdyism, at Llandissiiio, Mvnachlogddu, and Fishguard The attitude of your young sup- porters in these places was unfair and exhausting to me, and I think a poor return for the spirit of fair play that I have endeavoured to secure throughout the election. The treatment in those places has been m marked contrast t(; that accorded to me in other Liberal strongholds where the resolute and gen- erous attitude of promirent Liberals secured me a fair hearing and courteous treatment, and I sdadly again hear my testimony te. the kindness shov n me at the majority of my meetings in Lib- eral centres. My complaint to you on Saturday was that, if this can be done in some places by right-thinking Liberals, it ought to be possible in the places where :lve Liberal party is strongest, and I ap pealed to you to impress this on your own sup- porters in such places, for the crecit of tho county and the Liberal cause. If I spoke strongly on Saturday it was because I was feeling the physical effects of the breaking up of my meetings at. Fishguard the night before, and I made a personal appeal to you to publicl" I express your disapproval of such conduct, and I tli ink you for your letter which, by inference, ex- presses this Yours very trulv. MARLAY SAMSON.

MID-COTJNTY AND EAST CARMARTHEN SHIRE. CARMARTHEN. DEATH.—The death was announced on the 14th ult., of Mr James W. Jones, at the General Hospital, Van- couver, son of Mr Isaac Jones, formerly of the Saracen's Head, Carmarthen, and brother of Mr J. J. Jones, Spilman-street, Carmarthen. ST. PETER'S CHRISTMAS TRF.K.—In giving the names of the helpers at the Vicarage Stall, the Misses Stedman Thomas ,of Bcllevue, Pensarn were accidentally-overlooked. These ladies have always been amongst the most enthusiastic sup- porters o the Tree. On Wednesday evening, 12th inst., the mem- bers of the Sunday Institute held thei,- weekly Si cial ;n the English Wesleyan Sunday School. There were the usual games, and a number of gramophone selections dri ing the evening. Solos were also sung by Miss Mabel Parker and Mr H. S .Jones. This was one of the most enjoyable ever-ings of the session. To CORRESPONDENTS.—" Constant Reader": We tre frequently obliged to refuse letters refer- ling to matters which have appeared in the "Welshman. To find 'oom for comments on what has been published in other papers is out if the question. Another correspondent has sent us a letter without givit g his name and address in confidence. Such a communication is wholly inadmissible. POLICE COULtT .-This court was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Monday, 17th inst., before the Mayor (Aid. W. Lloyd), Mr .Thomas Thomas, Harddfan Mr. J. Lewis, Gwynfryn Mr Thos. Davies, Picton Terrace; Mr. J .Crossman, Penllwyn Park; Dr. Harries, King Street; Prin- cipal W .Evans. Greenbill.-The license of the Railway Inn was transferred from the late Mrs. Rowlands to Humphrey Williams, of Wal.-all.- Wm. Norby was charged with being a deserter from the Somerset Light Infantry. No evidence was forthcoming, and he was remanded for a week.—John Jones, Friar's Park. was charged with being drunk and refusing to leave the Harp Inn on Saturday night. P.C. Walters proved the case, and a. fine of 5s. and costs was imposed. SUNDAY INSTITUTE.—At the meeting of the Sun. day Institute, hold in the English Wesleyan 1 Chapel last Sunday afternoon the Rev .T. Roberts of Ammanford gave an excellent address on "The Lord's Prayer in which he said that prayer was not an attempt to change God's will, or to per- suade Him to do something which He was unwil- ling to do The effect of prayer was subjective, not objective,, it was upon themselves, not upon God. Tho aim of prayer was to enable God to do what He wished to do, by bringing them into a condition in which God could fulfil his purpose in them. At the close of the address Miss M. A. Davies, John Street, gave an excellent rendering )f that beautiful solo. 0 weary heart there is a home." Next Sunday afternoon an address will be given at 3.35 by the Rev. J. H. Newby, and a. solo by Miss Gladys Jones, King Street. • OLD CARMARTHEN."—A meeting of the St. Peter's Men's Social Gatherii.g was held at Priory Street School on Wednesday evening. 12th inst., when Mr. H .S Holnes, vice-principal of the South Wales Training College gave a lec- ture on Old Carmarthen." The Mayor (who was tooprosido) was detained by other business, rind Mr .Lloyd proposed Councillor J. B. Arthur to the chair. It was cariie dunanimously. Mr. Arthur said he was sure they w<ro all very grate- ful to Mr Holmes for coming to give them a rec- ture. He was pleased to find that although not a St Peter's Boy Mr Holmes took a great inter- est in tho olu town (hear, hear). Mr. Ho'.mes thanked the Chairman for the kind remarks, and delivered to -.I.arue -ts%enibly -in instructive lec- ture on Old Carmarthen, which was illus- ti ated by lantern views. Many photographs, in eluding Carmarthen in the year 1710, Carmar- then Castle, St. Peter's Church, the old oak, etc., were shown on the sheet, the lecturer relating Listclie facts, legends, etc., in relation to the various picture6. The Mayor came in just as th? I lecturer commenced, and apologised for being late as he had another engagement on. At the close the Mayor moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr .Holmes. This was carried with cheers. Mr. Holmes returned thanks and said he wis very pleased with the reception he had had, and would if wanted, come again to give another lecture. Mr. Lloyd proposed a vote of thanks to His Wor- ship the Mayor for presiding. Mr. Hardaker seconded, and the motion was carricd unani I mously. x j THE NATIONAL EYSTIRPDFOD.-The. Executive Committee of the National Eisteddfod, 1911, was held in the Pentrepoth Schoolroom on Friday last. The Rev. T. R. Waiters ot cupied tha chair. The officers of the Finance Committee chairman, Mr. W. Lloyd, Mayor of Carmarthen); vice-chair- man, Mr. H E. B. Richards; and the hon. pec., Mr. John Saer were unanimously approved. The officers of the literary Committee, chairman, the Lord Bishop of St. David's; vice-chairm jn, Mr. Llewellyn Williams, M.P., Rev. E U. Thomas j and Rev. R Gwylfa Roberts, were also approved'. The officers of the Arts, Crafts, and Science Com- mittee, chairman, Mr. C W. Mansel Lewis.. Stradey Castle; vice-chairmen. Mr. E. V. Col lier, and Rev .A. W. Parry, Training College and hon. sec.. Mr. B. A. Levis, were confirmed, The officers of the Gorsedd Committee, chairman, Mr. J. D. Jones postmaster; vice-chairman, Rev. W.D Rowlands; hon. sec., Mr. Hy. Howell, J.P were unanimously approved. General 9tirposes and Pavilion Committee, chairman, Mr. J. Cross- man: vice-chairman, Rev .A. F. Mills, were ac- cepted and confirmed. Advertising, Printing i and Railway Arrangements Committee, chairman Mr. C .H&ydn Williams- \ice-chairmen, Mr. Wm. Thomas and Mr .Geo .Phillips, Hall Street, were appioved This committee recommended to the Executive Committee the first whole week in August, 1911, t4 the most suitable week in which the oistedelfbd meetings night be arranged. This recommendation was adopted and unanimously carried. It was also decided that as a tempor. ary arrangement, future executive meetings should be held on the first and third Fridays in j each month. The next meeting is to be held on j the first Friday in February Two most import j ant resolutions affecting the success of the eistedd- fod were submitted, viz.:—(a) That no member of the Executive Committee, or of any stib-mtr. mittee, shall competeiin any section except as a men bar of a choir or brnd. (This rule excludes any such member from acting as a conductor of any competing choir or band), (b) That no ad- indicator shall be allowed to compete on any sub- ject. They were unanimously passed, and will cAme into operation before ar-y of the sub-corn- mittees have considere drlie selection of competi- tions and subjects. COUNTY POLICE CCUItT.-Sllire Hall, Carmar- then, Jan. 15, before Mr. J .Lloyd Thomas, Gil- fach; Mr. John Lloyd, Penybank; Mr. J. LI. Thomas, 'fanlan.-Da iÏd Lewis, and ex-Metro- politan policeman, Oid Road, Llanstephan, was summonded for being drunk in Llanstephan on the 1st January P.C. J. Ll. l'homas stated that at 9.30 on the date named he saw the defendant very drunk. He .x as noisy, and shouting to young wemen. He then entered the Union Hail Hotel, and witness followed immediately, and re quested him to go out quietly. Defendant said it was New Year's Day. He met a few friends, he was sorry to say, and was unfortunate. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—John Williams, farmer, Fron hen, Abergwili, pleade-l guilty to being drunk in Abjrgwili, and a previous conviction being proved he was fined 5s. and costs. P.C. Evans proved the (,ase -Evtn James, farmer, Pantycerdin. Conwil, for being drunk in Conwil was fine d2s 6d and costs. P.C. D. J. Davies proved the case and defendant admitted being drunk a little nit. —Thos. John, eollfer, Cwmpaic, Glamorgan, was fined £ 1 and costs for committing a nuisance in a railway carriage in contiave ition )f G.W.R. by- law 13. h. Ludford, Llanel'y ,prosecuted on behalf of the Company. OLD OOLLSOK SCIIOOL: CARMARTHEN.—The following are the successes for 1909 D J. Davies, Glandwr, Pem., 1st Div. Matriculation of Wales; S. J. Leeke, Talybont, 1st Div. Matriculation of Wales D R John, Parceithyn, 1st Div. Matriculation of Wales; T. Michael, Cilgerran, 1st I)iv. Matriculation of Wales E. T. Evans (former pupil). Conwil, 1st Div. Matricu- lation of Wales; Urirts Phillips, Cwmgwracb, Matricu- lation of Wales: T. Lloyd Davies, Ammanford, Matriculation of Wales: Gwilym Joseph. Trebanos, Matriculation of Wales; T. Thomas, Llanelly, Matricu- lation of Wales W H. Jones (former pupil), Llangyn- deirne, Matriculation of London T. E. Williams, Whitland, Cambridge Senior Local; D. J. Bowen, Mydroilyn, 1st on List Presbyterian College J. T. Evans, Newquay, Presbyterian College T. P. Williams, Pontlasse, Presbyterian College; D. J. Williams, Gwynfe, Presbyterian College; Hamlyn Jones, Nant- garedig, Presbyterian College; D. J. Chappel, Llanelly, Presbyterian College; T. Michael, Cilgerran, Baptist College, Cardiff; S. J. Leeke, Talybont, Baptist College, Cardiff; T. Thomas, Llanelly, Baptist College, Bangor W. D Lewis, Ystalyfera, Baptist College, Bangor E. Davies, Tstradgynlais, Baptist College, Bangor; A. R. Morgan, Landore, Baptist College, Bangor; L. G. Lewis, Ammanford, Baptist College, Bangor; R. R. Griffiths, Pentre, Swansea, Lancashire Independent College; J. H. James, Glandwr, Pem., Bala Bangor College: D. J. Davies, Glandwr, Pem., Brecon Memorial College and John Jones' Scholarship Urias Phillips, Cwmgwrach, Brecon Memorial College, and John Jones' Scholarship; T. Lloyd Davies, Am- manford, Brecon Memorial College; Gilbert G. Johns, Maesteg, College of Preceptors; Lewis J. Jones, Cardi- gan, Shorthand 2nd Certificate: Winnie Jones, St. Clears, Shorthand 1st Certificate;! T. S. Williams, Clynderwen, Railway Clerkship (Advanced) Reginald Mathews, Carmarthen, Pharmaceutical (5 Subjects) David Daniels, Cross Vale, Pharmaceutical (3 Subjects); Dan Davies, St. Clears, Pharmaceutical (6 Subjects) Rees Jones, Velindre, Drawing and Shorthand 2nd Cert. G. G. Johns, Maesteg, Bank; Edward D. Thomas, Laleston, Shorthand Anne Evans, Priory- street, Book-keeping and Shorthand; Trevor Jones (1906). Kidwelly, Pharmaceutical (6 Subjects). Reckon- ing up we have a grand total of 41 certificates (public), secured by Old College School students in one year. LINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. 9d. and 1/11 Of Chemists only. -=- I. ■

CROSS HANDS. BETHEL C.M. CHURCH.—It is gratifying to sew the good work flourish at Cross Hands in Bethel C.t.. Church. One is tempted to ask how to account for it? All tho other churches in the distiict are older and stronger numerically than Bethel. However, notwithstanding this 'handi- eapping of Father Time, and the multiplication table, this tender young shoot carry more grapes than all the others of the immediate district and moreover the quality of the fruit is also very superior, invariably. Last year they were mourn ing after their first poster, who had left them for T) eforris. This year they are rejoicing, having now see ired the aid of another minister, the Rev. E J .Herbert, Solva, who bids fair to be quite equal to the Re- D. E. Thomas, his predecessor, v hose value and merits are i,ite unique and a nnot I)e adequately described. We are very pleased to congratulate ihe church on its excel. lent work in the past. and its premising future prospocts.

I CLYNDERWEN. I SUCCESS.-We are exceedingly pleased to find that Miss May Harries eldest daughter of Mr. J .B. Harries, our much respected schoolmaster, has been successful 111 being selected to pursue a further courss of training as nurse in some of the chief London hospitals. The list of applicants w as very heavy, but Miss Harries easily obtained her position. The South Wales Nursing Associa tion, which is affiliated to the Queen Victoriy. In- stitute for Nurses, and presided over t.y the Marchioness of Pute, with Lady St. Davids as secretary, were unanimous in their decision. It will be remembered that Miss Harries very ably discharged her duties as charge nurse under that eminent physician, Dr. Goodall, of Cardiff. She hails from a very respectable and intelligent fam- ily, and possesses a first class certificate of ilie British Medical Association. She leaves for Lon- don with the best wishes of the w hole neighbour- hood. FUNERAL.—The remains of the late-Mr. The?. Jamosof Ffynonbrodyr farm, were taidito rest-on Ihursday last, dth inst. in Henllan Anigoccl Chapel yard Ilie Rev .D Williams, Henllan and the Rev .Mr. Jones, C M.. Penffordd con- ducted short services "t the house and the Rev Mr. Williams at the chapel and graveside A large number of friends and neighbours attended in sincere sympathy for the memory of an .d and rfspectc neighbour ^parted, an 1 also in (sympathy for those left to mourn The relatives present besides the two sons and daughter, Ill eluded Messrs. T. Jatries Titlylmnt, Ct. James. Penllwyne. J. D .Lewis. Narberth: and Mr. and Miss James, Llanboidv (l ephi-3--lvs and niece). The duties ot undertaker were very creditably carried out by Mr P. Wheeler Narberth. Deceased had resided at Ffynonbrodyr for nearly half a century. He was always active and usef-il in all parish and other matters interesting to the district. He was the first chairman of the Cast'edwyran Par- ish meeting, and continued as such until Inclining health and age compelled him to resign shortly after the demise of his life partner four year- ago LINSEED COMPOUND with warm water is an excellent gargle for Sore Throat, Colds, Coughs, &e.

KIDWELLY. I We should have reported last week that on New Year's Day Mr. Wm. Young, of Glanmorfa, con- tinued the generous custom carried on by the late Mr. Alexander Young and himself for many years past in giving each child that came down a ¡>anny, a. bag of sweets, and a bag of biscuits, and penny-i, OO children visited Glanmorfa and were over made the happy recipients of these gifts this year. RAILWAY PLATFORM BIRTH.—A most unusual it cident occurred on the Kidwelly Station Rail I way platform on Wednesday evening of last week A woman named Jane Davies, whose home is at No. 4, Tabernacle Row. Carmarthen, had just ar- rived at the station with the intention of taking the 5 down train to Carmarthen—she having I' come from Pontyberem by the workmen's train to Tyeoch—when 8h3 was delnered of a male child. The Stationmaster and his staff at once attended to the poor woman, and the doctor and a nurse were soon on the spot. The baby was Lit. dlv taken charge of by Mrs. Thomas, Wife of the Station master, and the won an conveyed to a private house in the town. Both the mother and child are now getting on well.

LLANDEFEILOG. I CHURCH SK'>.VICES.—The usual services were held in Llandefeilog Church on Christmas Day. which wore well attended. There were celebra- tions of tlie Holy Communion at 8 and 11 a.m., when a large nuaiber partook. This year the services were marked with unusual brightness, to j which the carols, which were well rendered by the j choir, added considerably. The Church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the Misses Price of Glaamorlais. On Thursday, the 30th December, at 7 p.m., the adult members of the Church choir, 35 in number, were entertained bv the Vicar and Mrs. Jones to a supper in the Schoolroom .consisting of geese, roast beef, plum pudding and mince pies, followed by coffee and cake. A most enjoyable evening was spent. On Saturday, 1st inst., the junior members were in- vited to lunch at the Vicarage, who, needless to say, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Again on Monday, 3rd inst., Mrs. Jones gave a sumptuous tea to the members of the Sunday school, etc. This was followed by the usual annual entertain- n ent, which was much enjoyed by the crowded audience.

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LLANGUNNOCK. EBENEZER.—On Thursday, J3th inst., the an- nual treat was given to the members of the Sun- day school at Ebenezer Baptist Chapel. The (bJdren thorouglily enj(yed themselves in spite of the wretched stato of the ? oather, and the ladies are to be thanked who presided at the tables. Among them were Mrs. Lewis, Ebeneze": Cottage; the Misses E. and A. Jones, Banky- ifvnon; Miss Lizzie Lewis, Ebenezer Cottage, Miss Pollio Evans, Lambstone; Miss Sarah Evans, Nartygog Miss Maggie James, Talybont; and Miss Richards, Croesyceilog. The catering was done chiefly by Mrs. Elias, of the Post Offic: Llarvbri. Aftr tea the chIldren returned to the I chapel, where oranges were distributed among them by Mr William John, Lambstone, and sivects, bte. by Mr. William Wil'iams, Parky- rlios. In the evening a grand concert was he'd in the chapel, the Rev .G .E. Williams occupying the chair. There was a fairly large number of people present, and a vory lengthy pI ogramme of forty-five items was provided. Among the items were the following, all of which were very well rtndered -Dialoguo, Croesaw," by seven of the icemborsof tho Ebenezer Band of Hope dialogue Moses I nch," Miss Pollie Evans and party dia- logue, Y Bibl," Miss A. Jones and Master Wm. J .Rees; dialogue, "Y morgrugun ar ceilog rhedyn," D. J. Evans and J. J. Williams; a very humorous dialogue Y fashwn," Mr Jos. Thomas and party dialogue, Ymryson rhwng Neli Qian a Mari or Pandy," Miss Lizzio Lewis and Miss B. Davies; the Eberezor choir, conducted by Mr Wm. Thomas sang twice; Olos by Miss A. M. John, Miss M. Thomas, Mr. Sidney Lewis, Miss Lizzie Lewis, Miss Bessie Evans, Miss M. Jones, and Mss Maggie James duets by Mr. Joseph Thomas a.nd Miss M. Jones, and by Mr. William and Miss Aliggio Thomas recitations by Miss R. A .Lewis, Masters Wm John, Jack Halse, Denzil Evans, David J .Evans, Miss A. M. John, Miss Blo-lweii Watl ins, Miss M .J ames. Miss Annie Thomas, Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Pollie Evans, Miss Dorothy Halse, Miss Maggie Rees, Masters D. J. Thomas, Benj. The mas, Llow. Walters, H. Thomas, and Wm. J .R ees. Mr. Wm. John, Lambstone, was called to propose a vote of thanks to all ,especially those who presided at the tea tables and Mr. John Griffiths, of Talybont. seconded. Thus ended a very enjoyable ^ven ing.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. I GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting was hel I on Friday last at the Workhouse Present: Mr. B. Davies, Blaenythan (vice-chairman in the eb.-it); Nlr. E. Thomas. Coedllwyd (vice-chair- man) Mrs. Evans, Esgair Penbryn- Mr. W. T. Wallis Jones, Pencader; Ir. T. Davies; Bror- wion Mr. J. Davies. Abereillor. Mr. J .C. Jones, V.S., Newcastle Emlvri Mr. D. Jones, Nanty gragen Mr. D. Beynon, Bwlchcoed Mr. B. Rees Alltywalis- Mr. D .Davies, Danc-oed Mr. Thos. Thomas, Penwern Mr. J .Morgans, Hendy; Mr J. Iones, Bwlchclawdd; Mr. J. Griffiths Gwn- dwn; Mr .E. Davies, Blaencwm Mr. E. Davies 1'forest; Mr. T. Morris, Cefnmaesmawr Mr. J. I Rees, Plasnewydd Mr. J. Jones, Berllan Mr. D .Thomas. Felincwm; Mr. D. James, Voel; Mr J Davies, Pontgarcg, Mr. D. Jones, Blaenllan | Mr. J. Thomas, Hendrcwilym Mr. D. Jones Ty- maw r Mr. D. Lewis, Frondeg; Mr. T .Bo'?n. Lhmdro; Mr. H. Davies, Pantyrhebog; Mr. J. Davies. Gelly; Dr. Lloyd, Dr .Powell: :md Mr. J .E. M. George (deputy ele.-k).-The relieving officers read o"er their reports. The number of vagrants relie/ed was 102, compared with 69 last I' year. There was a balance If zCI,834 Os. 9d. in the hands of the Treasurer.—John Smith, of no fixe dabode, was sent to Carmarthen gaol for refusing to break stones, etc., for one month with ) hard labour.—The case of one Sarah Emily Wal- ters of Aberdare, was further considered A letter was read from Seaside Sanatoria. Sand gate, Kent, stating terms a.t 21s. per week. A committee was appointed, consisting of Dr. Powell Dr. Lloyd, the Chairmn and Mrs. Bowen. Llan- dre to further consider the e.-ise.-A circular let ter frc-m the Local Government Board respecting the boarding out of children as deferred untii the next meeting. R.D COUNCIL.—The jnonthlv mooting of this Council was held on the same day at the Work- house Present Mr. B Rees, Alltywaiis (vr* chairman in the chair) Mr. W. J Wallis Jones. Pencader Mr. D. Jones. Nantygragen, Mr n. Bevnon, Bwlchcoed, Mr D. Daves. Dancoe 1; Mr. T. Thomas, Penwern; Mr D. Lewis. Fron- (-leg Mr. H. Davies. Pantyrhebog, Mr J Mor can Hendy; Mr .J .Davies, Gaily Mr. D. James, VooI; Mr. J .Davies. Pontgareg, Mr. T. Williams, surveyor Mr. J Bowen, inspector of nuisance. and surveyor of buildings.; Dr. Lloyd, medical officer; and Mr. George, clerk. -The maintaining of the road approaching the county bridges was considered, ani the Surveyor was delegated tc meet the County Surveyor in respect of the same. -The removrng of the steps to the river at Cwir hirafcth was discussed. On the motion of Mr. Wallis Jones, seconded by Mr. J. Davies, it was unanimously agreed that the same remain as at present.—On the motion of Mr B. Rees, Alltj- valis, seconded by Mr. Wallis Jones, it was de- cided that the road to Belle Mill be taken over by the Council. Mr .DI.vies, Pantyrhcbog, pro posed an amendment that the same be deferrec for six months.- The taking over of the road from Pentonhiraeth to Cwmhiraeth was deferred until the r ext meeting so as to get the Surveyor s re port upon the same.-The Inspsctor of Nuisances .read over his report. He had visited Cwmpen- g-raig, Trefelin Drefach, Velindre, Pentrecwrt Pontwell, Pencader, Gwyddgrug, New Inn, New- quay Road, etc., and reported .? case of dpihthe?a ?,t l?y-,p?ng, Ll..fihan" _ar-Artli, "d used disin- fectants. There were two large dung heaps at Cwmcych village which should be removed. LLANDYSSUL R.D C.—A speeia1 meeting of this Council was held on the same day at the Work house, owing to the death of Mr T. Evans. sur- veyor Present. Mr T .Morris, Cefnmaesmawr (chairman); Mr. E. Davies, Fforest (vice-chair- man) and other membet-s.-On the motion of Mr Davies, Bronvion. seccnded and unanimously agreed to pass a vote of condolence with the fam- ily and relations of the late Mr. T. Evans which was passed in silence.—On the motion of Mrs. Evans, Esgair, seconded by Mr. Jones, Bwlch- clawdd, it was unanimously agreed that Mr. C. i lewcllyn Evans, Cefncwrt (son of the late Sur- veyor) be appointed surveyor at a salary of £ 60 a vear.

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I PONTYBEREM. STUDENTS' CERTIFICATES.—An interesting and suc- cessful meeting was held at the Council School, Pontyberem, on Tuesday of last week on the oc- casion of presenting certificates to the sticcessf. students at the science and art examinations of TPOS-9. The programme was as follows Opening address, Chairman (Mr. T. Seymour); song, Mr W James Eos M?rganwg) pianoforte so'o. Mr Clydaeb- speech. Mr M. Thomas; CJydacb- speec h Mr M.  Haydn RecWs, itlie Thomas; song, Mr. W .Evans: song, Mr. trio, Messrs. D. Henry and riends; violin solo Miss Rees, Clydaeh. speech, Rev Mr. Edwards (Methodist), song, Mr. W. Evans; pianoforte duett, Mr. and M iss Griffiths, speech, Mr. T. Thomas, speech. Mr. 1 Hewitt; speech, iNIr. W. Thomas: violin and piano duet, Mr and Miss Hees, Ciydach The presentation of certificates hy Mrs. Seymour then took place -St;xg.- 1 Messrs. n. J. Thomas, T. J. Jones. Ivor Jones, Walter Jones, Eleazor Jones Gwilyir. Evans, Emrys Thomas. Stage 2: Mr. J, T- Meredith. Stage 3: Mr. D .J .Jones. Presentation of a ca>e cf drawing instruments to the lecturer (Mr. T. Jones), by Mr. Walter Jones oin behalf of the st udents. Penillion, Eos Morgan wg speech, Rev Mr Jones curate; speech, Mr. R. G. Griffiths; recitation, Mr. Tom Griffiths, Llanelly; finale, • Hen W lad fy Nil idau and God save the Ling," Mr. W .James. The meeting was well atter ded in spite of the inclement weather, and the speeches were appropriate to the occasion. A cordial vote of thanks was extended to the par- ticipants, who gave their services free. and to the Chairman for presiding j

I ST. CLEARS. ST. PETER'S DEFEATED.—A team representing the St. Clears Miniature Rifle Club brought back the honours of victory in respect of a shooting contest with a team of St .Peter's boys held at Priory Street Schoolroom on Friday evening last week. The victory of thd St. Clears team is enhanced by the fact that the condition of the I lighting was not as favourable as at the St. Clears range, and that there was no platform at the firing point. The following is a. list of the scores:—St. Peters: C. S. Jones, 97 Rev. D. T. Alban, 96; 1. J. Nicholls, 95; H. Reeves. 91; E. I J. Andrews, 89; W. Davies, 89; T. Andrews, 88; E .Tew, 86: total, 731. St. Clears: S. J. Evans, 97: J. C. Lewis, 95; D. T. Lewis. 93; D. T. Dt ies, 0'2 S. J .Morgan, 92; S D Griffiths, 91 D .T. Evans, 91; T T. Lloyd, 90; total, 741. St. Clears winning by 10 points. The aggregate number of points gained by the respective teams were: St. Clears, 1084; St. Peter's 1,047, result- I ing in a victory for St .Clears also on the aggre I gate scores by 37 points. OLD WOMEN'S TEA.—On Thursday afternoon last week the elderly dames of our locality were entertained to their annual tea treat at the National School, St. Clears, followed by a pleas ant evening's entertainment. This annual treat is a long established function, for the introduc- tion of which, we are given to understand the Misses Morris Osborne House, are to be ac- credited. This year's tea was well attended. The tabjes were prettily decorated with lfowers and ferns, and were laden with viands in the way of confectionery, etc. The following good ladies had trays:—Miss Morris, Osborne House; Mrs. Morris, Gardde Farm; and Mrs. M. W. Jenkins, The Pharmacy. The other assistants were Miss M. John, Pentre Stores; Mrs. J. Llewellyn Mrf Laing, Sun v ilia; Mrs. F. C. Mathias; Miss G. Williams, Brittania; Miss Daisy Lyons, Green Meidow; Miss P. Thomas, Island House; Miss T. Phillips Cloth Hall. The supply of delightful cake, pastry and confectionery was furnished by Mrs. F. Evans. Gwalia House, and Mrs. D. John, Glantaf. Dancing, games, and singing was in- dulged in during thc, evening. Our local county councillor, notwithstanding his. great election- eering exertions, found time to join in the pas- times. The duet in which he took part was de- cidedly amusing. Miss Muriel Williams Bank House, and Miss Daisy Lyons played enlivening selections of dance music on the piano, whilst Mi83 Patty Davies, Garthe Vicarage, entertained in rong and also on the pianoforte. A vote of thanks to Miss Morris and members of the com- mittee was given by Mr. Phillips. A distribution of cake, buns, and a quarter of a. pound of tea to each guest was made at the close of the enter- tainment. ELECTION CAMPAIGN.—The election is the all- |J absorbing topic of conversation at the time of writing. The Liberals have not left a stone un- turned in order that so far as our locality is con- cerned, our del representative will be returned with a prepondei ing majority. Pro-Liberal leaf- lets have been distributed broadcast. Com- mittees have been arranged for polling day. Whilst many prominent residents have volun- i tarilv preferred the use of their vehicles to bring in prospective Liberal voters from outlying dis- tricts. Mr. B. Salmon, Blaenpant, has been ap- pointed to represent the Liberals at the polling booth. Mr. D John, D.C., Glantaf, will look after the interests of the local Liberal Associa- tion outside the booth, whilst the following com- mittee wili be in attendance at the committee room: Mr. J Pliiliips, C.C., Mr. J. Williams, Station Road Rev. D D Lewis, Scion and Rev. J. E. Thomas, Trinity—The formulation of opin- ion is generally considered as the rightful privi lege, if not the birth-right- of every Britshor. It is therefore a matter of regret that the Unionist candidate during his visit to St. Clears was not (by aN. those present at the meeting) allowed a fair hearing, so that portions of his address were lost. On the other hands it is little wonder that his reference to Welsh voters' amenability to be led as calves should have met with resent ment. Evidont-y Mr. Jones Cremlyn has uot devoted much of his time to i he study of Welsh characteristics. The perusal of the literary pro- ducts of our rural novices on political subjects, even at functions of as iittlo importance as som of the St. Clears competitive meetings would prove that not only are Welshmen a nation cf readers, but also of thinkers, an d that their dis. eliminating deductions have not much in common with calves' bleats. This reminds the writer of a iretaphoric phrase applied by Reynolds in a in the Army What a glorious spectacle! A noble army of lions and heroes led by jackasses!' Saturday's poll will show that St Clearians-- whether they be Conservatives or Liberals-,ir(- not to be lured by the bray of every passing ora- tor neither will they be docilely led by even a Unionist lion against their own convictions. The Unonist candidate's reference to the Irish people as the rebellous Irish also met with disaj>- ptoval. There are many traits in the Irish char acter which appeal to tha Welshman. And if standing up for race, religion, language, country. ir stitutions, and fighting for our country's inter- ests are synonymous with rebellion, then the same epithet might also be applied to Wales. The feel- ing of the majority of the audier ce was decidedly against the application of so strong a phra-se to. wards the natives of our sister isle. But then, during election time we must remem ber that a certain amount of levity of la.-iguage is indulged in by speakers on both sides, and that which is spoken at the heat of the moment is not always to be understood in its literal rr eaning.

I DYFFRYN TAF NOTES. The promoters of the Poultry and Dog Sho At at Llanglydwen are to be congratulated on the great success attained, and considering that it wire their 'initial venture, everything worked with a wonderfal smoothness. We hope, however, that greater attention will be paid to accurate cataloguing next year. The number of entries totalled over 400, and the gate was also very good I over 500 paying for admission. rt he number of j Golden Wyandotte fowls exhibited was remark- able. We have nothing against that particular breed, but we thing it a pity that some of the other classes were not better represented. 0 9 We hear that the tent where the plum- puddings, apple tarts, cakes, etc., were on view, became, towards evening, a paradise for the small boys who were. of course, hungry. A sharper hok out should be kept another year, as what- ever Government will be in power the hungry small boy will always remain. Great praise is due to the two energetic secretaries, Messrs W. Thomas and J. Davies, who both worked with a will and a way the hard-working committee, who also acted as stewards, are to be congratulated. We have heard no complaints of the judges, so conclude that they performed their duties to tht), satisfaction of all • • • We are sorry to intiocluce a jarry note, but we are bound to say that there is a certain spot in Llanglydwen which has an attraction for un- desirables, and that these persons should so be have as to bri'lg themselves down to the level of the beast is a great blot cn our cultivation. Some say that you cannot make men sober by Act of Parliament, but, we hold. that if there had been no public-house in the neighbourhood there wou1.1 have been no drunken men at the show on Thurs- day. • • • A rather piquant incident happened at Mr. Marlay Samson's meeting at Eglwyswrw tl-io other day. Mr. T. Colby, of Pantvderi, was asked to support the vote of thanks to Mr. Sam- son for his speech. Mr. Colby said: I never heard such rubbish in my life as Mr Samson's speech. You mean to take the taxes off old stecs like whisky, beer and tobacco :.nd put them on the children's food. I can never sup- port such a thing, and if you wait until the women have their votes you will not be allowed to tax bread. • • • One of the most impressive things we ever heard was the singing of Emrys Jones' hymn tune, '• Pencuwe to the words Bvdd canu yn v Nefoedd," by the congregation at his funeral at Glandwr last week. We are glad to say that Emrvs shortly before his death con posed another liynin tune, which is quite a sweet thing. < < < A few nights ago Mr. Howell James. B.A., Nar- berth. gave an address on temperance -it Nebo. We hear that he acquitted himself very well. Ihe audience expected lit would take the legal nspcts of the case, but it seems he was quite evan gelicai • • The Council School at Glandwr re-opened last Monday after the Christmas holidays. We hope that the scholars will show their appreciation of their most efficient headmaster and staff by mak- ing great efforts to acquire knowledge, and an keep up the almost unparalleled reputation of this school. • • • The international game of draughts played be- tween England and Scotland last week have been followed with close attention by several in this district which boasts of a few very good players.

Oil Wednesday night, 12th inst., there was some disorder outside the National Schools, LlaD- debie, where a Unionist meeting, convened by letter, was hold. Mr. Du Buisson, J.P., Glynhir, | presided, and Mr. Mervyn Poel the Unionist can- didate, was present. A number of those who v.ere not admitted held a demonstration outside the school, and some scenes of disorder occurred. Mr. Frank Banwell, a. navvy who courageously saved a. young boy from drowning at Ponttrdulais on September 28th, was on Saturday evening pre- sented with the certificate of the Royal Humane eciety, and by some admirers with his portrait ir. oils, elegantly framed. The Rev. W. C. Mor- gan, B.A., presided, ard Mr. Isaac L. Davies. schoolmaster,, made the presentation. At the first annual fancy dress ball at Fish- guard in aid of the Pembrokeshire and Haver- fordwest Infirmary, Mr. Lewis Evans, J.P., pre- sided. The chief promoter was Miss Forsyth Rees Mr. Owen Gledhill, B.Sc., proved a tact. ful M.C. Mr. Sydney J. Pitt acted as musical director, whilst a first-eliss entertainment was provided by Mr J .F .Lloyd .drawing-room en- tertainer, Carmarthen The late Mr. John Harries, Stepney Street. llanelly, boot manufacturer, left estate gross L5,b22 8s. Id., with not personalty £ 5,961 lis. 8d. His great nephew, Air. John Francis, ob- tains probate. His house at Market Street is left to his neohcw and niece Henry Davies and Eliza- beth Williams, £200 to Ann Francis, to his nep- hew Thos. Francis his houses at Seaside, Llan- ellv, Tnkerman Street and Stepney Street, £18t) to the children of Ann Thomas, £ 150 to the child- ren of Johann Berry, £100 ach to John and Hugh Davies. The residue goes to the said John Fiancis.

PENDINE. DEATH.—A well-known figure among the in- haoitanto of Pendine an d dist I iet passed peace- t(? rest 4).,1 ,N t oii d a- fully to rest on Monday last in the person of Mr. Wm .Davies, Shore House Highly respected Ly a large circle of friends fro mfar and near, he was a!so well kno.vn for his quiet disposition and up- rightness of character. With a host of others deeply sympathise with the bereaved widow in her great loss of a devoted husband, and with the family of three sous and three daughters in the ioss of an atlectionate parent. At the time (.f death deceased was in his 74th yqjir. He had been ailing for a considerable time, and despite every possible medical attention, aad the devoted care of loving relatives, nothing could ward aft the day of parting. His mortal remains were in- terred at Pendine Church burial ground yester- < i hursday) afternoon. U LINSE ED COMPOUND for Coughs, Colds, and Broucbial troubles. 9^d., 1/1 £ [6382

Why Hot r Corn Flour Pudding is good for the Children. Children requiretwokindsoffood— one for body-building, and the other for supplying energy and warmth. Hot puddings, boiled or bàked, made with good pure milk and Brown& Poison's A I Patent "Corn Flour are rich in both these forms of nourishment and so easy of j digestion. Delicious alone or with jam. Make sure that the Corn Flour is Brown & Poison's Patent any Corn i L Flour will not do as well. -:ê [6422

ELECTION NEWS. [Continued from page 6.] I was apparently satisfied, and left the hall of his » own accord After this amusing interlude comparative peace was restored, and Mr..Marlay Samson was scoring point after point, to the evident interest of friends and foes alike, when a band of youths, some 30 or 40 strong, no dou') determined that his arguments were a bit too good for the inter- ests of local Liberalism, (-rented a disturbance. As far as could be seen from the front of the hall there were a series of free fights near the back exit, and the meeting was abandoned after some half-an-liour of pandemonium. There is no doubt that the great majority of the audience was anxi- ous to hear Mr .Samson, and it was a thousand pities that the action or an insignificant minority should have prevented them from doing so. LAMPETERVELFREY. I ? I On Tuesday oven ins;, 11th mst., n puouc uietx- ing was held at the village Schoolroom in sup- port of the candidature of Mr .Marlay Samson, th; Conservative candidate for the County. Tlio meeting was very well attended considering the unfavourable weather xliat prevailed The chair was taken by Dr. Lawrence. J.P.. Lampeter House, ii-ilo, in his opening remarks said that there were very gieat issues before the country in the present election. He asked all present to give a patient hearing to Mr. Samson, and to hear both sides before deciding which was the one they would vote for. Mr. Samson on rising had a splendid reception, and was listened to very attentively when he 111s views on the chief ]X)litieal questions of the day. A vote of thanks to Mr Samson for his excellent addres.s was passed unanimously. Mr. Bowen, Iwyn- gwr-.ir, then spoke on thy land question and Taint Reform. GREAT MEETING AT TENBY. On Tuesday evening a joint meeting on beiialt of the countv and borough Unionist candidates vas held in the Royal Assembly Rooms, Tenby rhe greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Mr. F. Lort t-hillips, Lawrenny, occupied t he chair, and was supported by an influential gathering on the plat- form, the roo'n being densely packed. The Chairman remarked that they could con- gratulate themselves on the Tact that the polls shoved that the people of Engtond realised tliey made a mistake four years ago. White awaiting the arrival of Mr Marlay Sam son, who had been addressing an earlier meeting at Pembroke, an address was given by Mr. F. C. Llewellyn. The candidate on entering the hall received a splendid. ovation, and the enthusiasm was re- newed when llü rose to speak and read the I-tir- wilig message of Lord Charles Beresford to the electors of t lie Pembroke Boroughs. He did not think that they in Pembroke Boroughs would be slow in following the example of the great naval depots.  Amid great enthusiasm Mr Samson afterwards rea-i the following telegram from Mr. Balfour to the leader of the lenbv Unionists, Mr C. W. Rees Stokes: My warmest thanks for the kind congfatu) tion.s of Tenby t'tiloi ists. May I, in return ask you on my behalf to say how sincerely I wish them all success in their endeavours to secure ti to rettirii of Sir George Armstrong for Pen. broke Boroughs—a candidate who, I know, stands in the interests of our national secur itv ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR, Mr. Samson proceeded to expose the inaccura- cies which were uttered fr6m Radiea lplatforms. and referred to a statement reported to have been made by the Hon. Roland Philipps at Fish- guard, that thirteen millions was not much to provide to save the workers of the country front star vation or a miserable death in the workhouse after they had provided 250 millions for the pur- poses of destroying life in South Africa. If that statement was made it was a ioul stander upon Great Britain (applause). A resolution of confidence in the candidates for the torough and county was canied on the motion of Alderman Leach, seconded by Mr. Rces Stokes. ST. DAVID'S DISTRICT. Mr. Marlay Samson is inspiring confidence, amongst his supporters by his untiring energy and devotion. On Monday evening Mr. Samson addressed a. meeting at Llanrhian, the 'hair be ing occupied by Mr .J IN Reynolds, J.P., a well- known Pembroke farmer, and a. son of the late Rev .W .Reynolds, Baptist minister, Solva. He was received" most cordially, and the tone of the meeting was most encouraging and the address was loudly applauded. From iilanrhian Mr .S&mson visited St. David's addressing a public meeting at the Town Hall, which was over crowded. His appearance on the platform was greeted with great enthusiasm. The Very Rev. the Dean presided, and said that he was, present a Christian patriot and a Churchman. Their candidate, Ir. Samson, was n, man of grit and determination, and if they sect red hi.s return they ould have in him a men her of whom they would have every reason to bo proud. Mr. Marlay Samson addressed the meeting at some length, and but for cries from a few noisy youths at the rear. was given an excellent hear- ing. He expressed gratification at the Unionist victories so far achieved. Tartif Reform was the lest remedy for unemployment in the country. He also dwelt on the House of Lords question and old age pensions, and his convincing address was greeted with great heering. The Rev .Biggerton Evans and Mr. Frank Gre2n spoke to the votes of thanks. Questions were r-^ked by the Rev. J. Athel Abel, B.A., Con- gregational minister, and were promptly answered I v the candidate. On leaving the city Mr. Sam- son was given an enthusiastic send-off. LIBERAL MEETINGS. I On Saturday evening Mr. Walter Roch ad- diessed well-attended Liberal meetings at Bot- tom Hill and Herbrandston. Tho former meet- ing was presided over by Mr. J .Roberts, Tier- son, and several Conservatives were present. Mr Roch said that the last Tory Government claimed to 158 the friends of the farmers, but they only devoted a few hours to the discussion of agri- cultural matters. The Liberal Government, on the other hand, had gone as far as was possible— -so long as there was a House of Lords inthe way- to provide fixity of tenure, old age pensions, the Development Bill, and the land taxes would go a considerable way in relieving the rates in agri- cultural districts. If any Conservative farmer present thought that the House of Lords con -,aidered his interests, he would remind him that the House of Lords so altered the Liberal Bill £ i\ing compensation for disturbance which made it possible for a litigious landlord to appeal from a, competent umpire to the Law Courts. In con- clusion Mr .Roch asked all v ho c?red for fair- plav and free government to vote for him. A resolution of confidence in 'the candlidate was carried. was carri?,-(1. The Rev D. Garrw Jones. Mdtord.Haven, em phasised tho fact that the ballot was perfectly secret. Mr. W. F. Thomas, Haverfordwest, quoted Sir 'Charles Philipps as having said that Pembroke- shire politicians fought without any trace of ill- feeling. That was the right spirit to cultivate. On Frday night Mr. Roch addressed crowded meetings at Camrose Roch, and Solva. At Cam- rose the chair was taken by Mr. J. Roberts, Dun- aton, at Roeli by the Hon. Roland Philipps, and at Solva by the Rev. Myfonwy Davies. Several Conservatives were present at the Roch meeting, and the candidate wa-, asked whether he would abolish the House of Lords. No," replied Mr. Roch I would only draw their ugly teeth (cheers). Would you give Home Rule to Ireland? was 1 the next question. Certainly. replied the candidate. I Voull give them the same as we have given the Boers in South Africa, and which has worked so successfully there (much cheering). At this meeting the candidate was rpeatedty disturbed bv some noisy youths outside, and when he rose to leave for Solva he found the exit barred. Both dcors had b?en locked, the youths having apparently run off with th< keY6. Even- tually one of the doors was forced open. bu?t Yen '?fore it went jar a big stone was hurled agamst the door. SOLVA ENTHUSIASTIC. I At Solva lhd,Liberal candidate was tumultu- oualy cheered. Maenclochog also gave Mr. Roch an enthusiastic reception The local clergyman "was present, and questioned the candidate on Nestabfishment and religious education. Mr. Roch replied he was in favour of children being brought up in the fnith of their parents, but not at the public expense.