The Welshman

THE DARKNESS OF NARBERTH. T'he Narberth Urban Council Are working with ail their might To keep the town in .darkuess. And q uit-e dispense with light. But now they have agreed To try another scheme, And start the light by wire Straight up from the stream. One says the scheme A-ill flavor do. Another says it wiU So long as water freely runs And works the Narberth Mill Now Messrs. John and Brothers hate The darkness of the night, So they sent off to Manchester To get a patent light. Then there is a localu medico (1 speak of Dr. Price), Who has his own lamp by Indeed it do look nice. The other night without a light The only case I lost; They booked it down fined half-a-ovo A H And seven-and-sixpenee cost*. j One says the posts will never-do, The others say 'twill pass; ) They mean to kill poor Silcox And do without the gas. Griffiths bach the butcher On every Sabbath night, Drops a penny in the slot For otaers to have light. The election ROW is coming off, The Blioys will start to tight. And the Bobbies cannot catch th.swfc. Be^au-se they have no light. The town is all in mist and gloom. Long; Jiulsays that's not t-ighr To see the town in darkness, And every cart alight. The Council's very funny. And given much to lark The latest notioji is to work Steam rollers in the dark. The Council are a happy lot, And wise to a degree; But why not fine the other chaps The same as they nnoo me ? J.O",GI"

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CROSS HANDS & NEIGHBOURHOOD. The election is creating great excitement and enthusiasm in this neighbourhood. Mr John Hinds, the Liberal candidate, has been given a hearty reception into the district. Mr. Hinds was busy on Friday and Saturday holdinsg over- flowing meetings in the different villages. ♦ On Saturday evening Mr. Hinds and party motored in a heavy storm of wind and ram to Porthyrhyd, where he addressed a large in the National Schools. Mr. Jerkins, a promin- ent local Liberal, presided. A vote of confidence in Mr. Hinds was passed with acclamation. • • The candidate afterwards entered Cefneithin, when a meeting was held in the Schoolroom. Mr Davies, colliery manager, presided over a large gathering. Me. Hinds was given a rousing re. ception. He said that lie had nothing to gain by becoming a member of Parliament. It was true that the honour was a great one, but it could only be great by its duties being well fulfilled '(ap- plause). If elected lie wished to be really and truly the voice of West Carmarthenshire. # Mr .Mervyn Peal, the Unionist candidate for East CarmarthenthAre, addressed a large and en. thusiastic meeting at the National Schoolroom, Llandebie. under the presidency of Mr. A. E. pu Buisson. J.P., of Glynhir. • • » The following are the awards at the Tycroes Eisteddfod, held on Saturday, 26th tilt:-Solo for girls under 16 years of age: Olwen Williams, Glanamman.-Recitation for children under 16: Annie James, Garnant.—Solo for boys under 16: Tommy Jones, Pai.tyffynon.—Best four verses on '•* Tlie Collier": Mr. D. Griffiths, Ammanford. Soprano soio: Miss M. A. Evans. Llandebie.— Essay: Mr. Isaac Lloyd. Tycroes.—Bass solo Mr Morlais Evans, Llangennech.—Tenor solo: Mr. D. B. Jenkins, Penybank.—Recitation for adults: Mr John Harries, Capel Hendre.-Iale Voice compe tition: Tycroes Choir (conducts by Mr. Thomas Lewis). « • • Congratulations to the three sisters of Gwalia, Llandebie, on their successes at different -eistedd- fodau. On Saturday, 26th ult., Miss M. A. Evans (Llinos Araul), won' the open soprano solo at Ty- croes. On the same date Miss Maud Evans was successful in the champion recitation at Penllech. Miss Nellie Evans also won the open solo for girls under 16 years of age at Penygrces Eisteddfod. It is only a. few weeks since that Miss Nellie w on the honours of the London Ccllege of Music for pianoforte playing We wish them even- success in thft future. A meeting in support of Mr..v bel Thomas's can didature was held at Penygroes on Tuesday even ing last. There was a crowded attendance, Mr. GwiJym Rees presiding. Mr. Abel 1 homas de- livered a splendid address and appealed to the electors to repeat their action of the last twenty- one years, and return him with a good majority. A vorte of confidence in Mr. Thomas, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Rev. Penar Griffiths, and supported by the Rev. J. E. Hughes, Blaenywaun, was carried unanimously. On Tuesday the Calvinistic Methodists of Car- marthenshire held their quarterly meeting at Nazareth. Llwynliendy. Addresses were de- livered by Mr. Wm Thomas, New Quay, on Tem- perance, and Mr. \Ym. Jones, Moriiston, on-the Forward Movement. Mr. T. J. Harries, Xantgar- edig, presided. In the evening the Revs. M. Davies, B.A., Hendre, and James Morris, Llan- .steplian, preached inspiring sermons. V\ e deeply regret to record the death of Mrs. Greville, the loving wife of Mr. Thomas Greville, Maesderwen, Pontyherem., She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W m. Harris, oi Oakfield, who only pre-deceased her a few.years ago. A native of the place, she, like all the fam- ily., was highly esteemed by all classes. Her sud- den deatiii, wiiich took place on l\üv. 30th, cast quite a gloom over the whole neighbourhood, as well as causing the deepest sorrow to her numer- ous relatives. When accoaipai ying her husband and some friends to a meeting she was suddenly taken ill on the road-side, nd there and then died in the arms of her devoted husband. The tragedy of the event nearly crushed those who were present, especially Mr." Greville, whose long married life bad been so happy an djoyous. Of Mrs. Greville we may truly say that there never lived a purer and nobler life. Inheriting gener- ous ana philanthropic instincts from her pious parents she was inbued with the noblest traits of doing good to all, and her demise is a great loss to the parishioners, amongst "hom she had lived aU hex life. Pontyberem is poorer to-day, but we belieVe that Heaven is richer. To her death was a great gain. May her noble example be emu- lated by her brothers and sisters. The sympathy of everyone goes forth to Mr. Greville in the great loss which he has sustained, and may this link in his married life bind him closer to Heav.en. We commend him and all the relations to the h.ear ig influence and solace of God's promises. The funeral took place on the 5th inst., at St. John's Church. The following, clergy took part in the service: The Vicar of Gorsfas, the Curate- in-charge, and the Vicar of Felinfoei. The choir attended and the congregation evinced great sympathy with the family in Church and at the .eside. Anion g the mourners we noticed JDf Hariis, Gorslas, and Mr. Vaughan Harris (bro- thers); Miss Ftrris, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Davies (.sisters); Mr. Williams (brother-in-law); Mr. and Mr. Greville, London; Air. and Airs. Greville, Cross Hands; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Cross Hands (brothers and sisters-in-Law) Mr. and Mrs. Benson, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. Wal. ters (uncle and aunt): Mrs. Davies, Gwernlwy.d (cousin); and many others. Amongst the gentry present were Mr. Hewlett, Mr. Seymour. Mr. D. Aubrey, and othars. Several beautiful wreaths were sent by friends from far and near.

KIDWELLY NOTES AND NEWS. During the laAt week two meetings in support of the candidature of John Hinds, have been held hare, each meeting being well attended. On Thursday evening Mr. John Hinds himself ad- dressed the electors, he being supported by Mr. Huws Davies, of London. On Saturday after- noon Mr. Llewelyn Williams who has been re- turned unopposed .for the Carmarthen Boroughs, was here on behalf of Mr. Hinds. The Mayor (Councillor W. D. James), presided at both the meetings. ♦ » • i The "&end (itf" meeting for Mr. Archie Pkton came off on Friday evening last, and was a. great success. It was held in the long room at the Mason's Arms, and Mr. Bertie Mansel presided in anable manner.. A presentation of a solid silver cigarette case v\a,s made to Mr. Picton on his de- parture from Kidwelly by the members of the Kidwelly Athletic Club. The presentation was. made by the captain. Mr. W. G. Lewis, who in his speech highly eulogised Mr. Picton, .saying what a helphe had bsen to the club at all its meetings, matehes and functions. He (the Captain) hoped he would have a brilliant future, and that where- ever he was lie would not forget old Kidwelly. Speeches of a. similar nature were made by the • Chairman, Messrs. liiii Gilaspie., T. R. Wild, A. G. Chambers, Dan Davies, Cornelius Davies, ldris Jones and others. 4 • • • Mr, Picton suitably responded, assured his friends that he would never forget the happy times spent at Kidwelly. He promiood also that if at any time in the future he could help them he would do so with pleasure (cheers). During the evening songs were rendered bv Messrs. Jack Richards and Jos. Thomas, Mr. lb. J. Lewis pre- siding at the pianoforte It is with very deep regret that we We to chroni(Ile the death on Friday evening of last week i at Llanelly Hospital, afterrtn operation, of .Mr I Da.,rid Rees, smith, Park Forge, KidweUy. l)e- j ceased, who was 64 ye&rs of age, was very greatly respected over the whole district. Besides being a master hand at his trade as a blacksmith he ,v,li-s i a very clever and painstaking farrier, and his j services, in this capacity were very often in de mand. He leaves a widow and several children.- His eldest son is Mr. Wm. Rees, blacksmith, Llan- saint: his second son being Mr. D. J. Rees, "JI is a marina- engineer ith very exceptional licatioos.. On Saturday jast a match was decided on Maen- 1 lliWydmawr MwdJuscwm, between Mr. D. Gower, of Kidwelly's greyhound. Nell, and Mr. Morgan Morgan, of Trimaran's Lady, A great gather- ing of sportsmen witnessed the match, which re- suited in favour of tl-ie letter dog. Wre notice that 1 a coureipg nia-tell with very valuable money prizes is to bflheJ oil the saijie PA4 on lj()Xillg P-gy

"LLWYNOG'S" NOTES. I I learn on good authority that a movement is on foot to establish a patrol of boy scouts at St. Clears, and that Mr. McDowaU, junr., Lewis's. Terrace, has been asked to undertake the Scout mastership. No doubt the movement will receive every support possible. Like all other places in the present crisis, Laugliarne has been busy of .late electioneering. Both candidates have visited the ancient town, iJUcl both li-idlit-ge audiences and a good hearing. The Conservative cand,idate, Mr. Jones Crem'vn, visited the ancient town on Tuesday evening and had a splendid meeting at the Schools with Mr. W. H. Dempster as chairman. On Wednesday evening Mr. T. S. Morse presided over an en- thusiastic- meeting in favour of Mr. John Hinds. 6 As I allow politics in any consideration to ap- pear in these Notes I make no comment on the respective meetings. There are plenty of other chances for that. Suffice it to say that both can- didates were respected at .historic Laugharne. The inhabitants know that the booth is the most effective way to v.ent one's feelings. The little town was, however, qyite dive on both occa- sions. < I regret to announce the very sudden and un- expected death on Saturday, 27th ult.. at the Swansea Hospital (where she had undergone ait operation for an internal com plaint) of Miss Jane John, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. John, Gosport Street, Laugharne, at the early age of 24 years The body was conveyed on the follow ing Monday per G.W.R. to St. Clears, and thence in a conveyance supplied by Mr. J. D. Morse, C.C., feoithe parents' house at Laugharne. where it lay until Wednesday, when the interment took place at St. Martin's Churchyard, being attended by a very large elowd. The Vicar (TIev. J. Thomas. M.A., H.D.,) officiated. Mr. D. Rich- ards, Three Mariners, was the local undertaker. There .was a large number of floral tributes. « • The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. T. John (father and mother) Miss Sa rah and Miss Martha John (sisters): Mr. John John and Mr. Thomas John (brothers); Mr and Mrs Lewis, Swansea (sister and brother-in-law); Mrs. Morris, Llan- sadurnen (sister); Mr. T. John, Parcynog (cousin) Capt. J. T..B rown, etc. The deceased was a most highly respected young lady, and bore an irre- proachable character, both at home and at Swan- sea. where she had resided for the last fourteen years. I havo seen letters sent to her parents by her last employers of many e-ars' standing, and these testified to their sorrow at the loss of a good and faithful servant of upright habits and consistent life. A further proof of this was the sending of a beautiful and costly wreath to be placed on her coffin. It was only on the :20th ult. that her bereaved parents received a letter from her, stating that she had arranged to spend Christmas this year with them. which shehadnoi done for fourteen years. Then came a telegram that she was il! in hospital. The fond mother remained with her until tlie,, cii(l. « » • Another sad feature of the case is that she had made all arrangements to be married shortly after Christmas to a highly respected young man at Swansea. • » • The Messrs. Ebsworth, Pendine, have pturchased a huge motor-car which is now in daily use in their, vast rabbit trade in Pembrokeshire amd West Carmarthenshire. I wish them all possible sue cess in their enterprise. • • As noted last week, Mr. W. H. Dempster And his shooting party had a good week's sport, con- sidering the weather, etc. The following was the bag 125 pheasants, 2 partridges, 17 snipe,' 22 golden plover, 11 wild duck, 1 woodcock, 4 teal, 9 rabbits; total. 191 head. 1 his was considered highly satisfactory inasmuch as Wednesday was blank owing to the very bad weath-er. The head keeper, Mr. Langdon, with his assistant, Mr. Langdon, junr., may congratulate themselves on the successful season. • • • Pendine is looking ;orw,l,-t-? to a. busy Christmas time in the matrimonial world. Several wed dings.are arranged between the younger section of the inhabitants. What is to become of the single older ones? • • ♦ In addition to weddings and other festivities ;a grand concert will be held at Ebenezer as .usual during the holidays. Full particulars wilt duly appear in posters, etc. • • « The numerous letters received- respecting the traction engines and the destruction of our roads must be held over for a while. Will not the Dis- trictv Councils take action in the meantime ? • « What people say on different matters must also be kept in hand. » • • A pleasant little meeting was 1 eld at St Clears station on Friday evening, 25th ult., when a p ri vate presentation by th,, G.W.R. staff at S:t. Clears to the late station master, Mr. T. H. James, who has recently been promoted to Cardigan. The presentation, which had been got up by the chief clerk, Mr. Stanley Morgan, and freely sub- scribed to by the staff, took the form of a walking stick with an. ivory handle, bearing the inscription Presented to Air. T. H. James, late station- master at St. Clears, by his former staff there as a slight token of heir esteem, Nov., 191;0." The walking stick was formally handed over by Mr. Philli" the present stationmaster, who spoke highly of Mr. James. S. Morgan and other -V lr. S. -M, or g an an d ot h er members of the staff followed, all bearing the highest testimony to their respect for their late chief. Mr. James feelingly acknowledged the gift, adding that he had spent several happy years at St. Clears, and had worked harmoniously with the staff during the whole time. He had always found tlie.gt.iffzeiffeient and obliging, and this nice present would always carry with it happy remem- brances of the^St. Clears staff. > • • • ) I learn with pleasure that a movement is o;i foot to present Mr. James with a public testimon- ial by the inhabitants of St. Clears. Laugharne Mydrim, etc., with whom in his official capacity lie was extremejy popular. No doubt it A-ill take well. » • » THAT NAUGHTY BOY LLWYNOG." Again and again some sensitive people of both sexes ask us N% hN, don t you stop that Llwv- tog ? How can you put up w itli kin. so long And so on. and so on. A las! naughty boys are irrepressibla,and have a trick of escaping just when you think you are on the point ol spanking theim. For our Lhvynog is a daring young rafjepate, who >vields his cudgel in a proniis- kus fashion, sugge,stiye of .the old Donnybrook days. It were really a tiling to be desired that lie should refrain from making.rash hits from time to time at several good friends of ours, who do not appear to deserve ill-treatment. He now threat- ens to return to the subject of .roads and traction engines, although his last note on the subject was. to say the least, questionable. Having received a private asiurance that it was unjust to Mr. Raymond we thought it but fair to question that '^gentlema;! about it, and he replied that Llwy- nog was wrong not for the first time." In the first place," said Mr. Raymond, the rates, instead of rising, are down threepence in the pound. In the next place, the roads he refers to are not Clit I-tp at all. They ;a,re .in very good condition indeed, but are cov -ir.ed with a con- siderable depth of mud and slush. They simply want to be cleaned. and the reason they are in this muddy condition is that the iAm ivI lt"re taken off the roads last summer and kept at .dra-i-na-ge, and such like. Besides, if it could be shown that the roads were cut up by traffic, -.v'hat then ? There is a lot of heavy traffie which does im- mensely more harm than the traction eaigine. here are itifcree or four waggons a».d odd /-arts whic^have been esM'ting hay. and then there the continual traffic of the milk carts and other waggons with narrow tyres, which are far more liable than the broad w heels of a traction engine to cut up the roads. But I deny tkat the roads are in bad condition; t/liey simply want cleaning. Not only the unfairness of these statements, but cJie time at which thev -Nvore made shows that the writer's motive was not one that would justify Mm before a judge and jury." Now Llwynog'' bach, try and be a goodbo^v henceforth, or you will regret it by the time you 'have cut your wisdom teetSr, if not liefore.

The death occurred on Sunday ^veiling of one of Llandovery's oldest and most successful trade-- men in the person of Mr. J. Jenkins, head of the well-known firm of Messrs. J. Jenkins and Sons, boot manufacturers, of Llandovery and Llandilo, He was 73 years of age, was a deacon of Ebenezer Papferfc Chapel, and a native of Newcastle Emlyn.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. DISTIUCT CC-UNCIL.-This Council held its monthly meeting on Friday, 25th ult,, at the Workhouse. Present: Mr. 13 Rees, Alltyii-zilis Factory (chairman); Mr. D. Lewis, Frondeg (vice-chairman) ir. R. Evans, Cross Hands; Mr J. Morgans, Hendy; Mr. J. Davies Gelly; Mr. H Davies, Sychnant; Mr. J. Davies, Pontgareg; Mr D. Jones, Penrallt; Mr, J, Lewis, Meiros Hall; Mr. T. Williams, surveyor; Mr. J .Bowen, in- spector of nuisances and surveyor of buildings; and Mr. D. T. George, clerk.—Correspondence was read in respect of Capel Evan wa.ter supply, which had passed between East Cilrhedyn Parish Council and the Local Government Board. It was agreed that water be given for the use of the inhabitants of the new bungalow.—The road la bourers had sent a petition for an increase of salary from 2s. 8d. per day to 3s. per (lay which had been adjourned at the last meeting. Mr. R. Evans proposed to give an increase of Is. a. week and then they may he better workmen. One member said let them work better first and the increase to follow. A negative was proposed and carried against giving the increase as they were of opinion that there were plenty of good work- men ready to take their places at the present wages. A letter was also read from the Local Government Board asking what steps had been taken in improving the water supply of Velindie village. No resolution was passed, and the letter was laid.on the table. Mr. J. Bowen, inspector of nuisances, read over his report and reported visit- ing Pentrecagal, Drefaeh, Velindre, Pentrecwrt. Pontwellyand other places. Capel Evan School had been closed for a fortnight owing to a large number of the children suffering from the mumps. After it had been re-opened less than half the children attended, and it had to be closed again foi* another fortnight. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday. Present: Mr J. Lewis, Meiros Hall (chairman); Mr T. Bowen, Llandre (vice- chairman); Mrs Evans, Esgair, Penbryn; Mr E. Davies, Llandyssul Mr J. Davies, Abereinon; Mr D. Jones, NT&ntygT-agen.; Mr B. Rees, Pencader; Mr R. Evans, Cross Hands; Mr E. Jones, Mock; Mr J. Davies, G-elly Mr J. Morgans, Hendy; Mr J. Jones, Bwlch- clawdd: Mr iD. -loiies, Blaenllan Mr J. Griffiths, Gwndwn Mr T. Ll. Davies, Blaenafon; Mr N. Davies, Penbanc; Mr 'E Davies, Fforest; Mr J. Rees, Plas- newydd: Mr J D. Owen, Waunfawr; Mr T. Davies, Bronwion; Mr T. Morris, Cefnmaesmawr: Mr J. Clarke, Cwmmorgan Mr J W. Lewis, Porthygoppa Mr J. Jones. Berllati Mr J. Davies, Pontgarreg; Mr H. Davies Pantyrhebog; Mr D Lewis, Frondeg Mr D. Jones, Penyrallt; Mr J. Thomas. Hendrewilym Dr .Jenkins, Henllan; and Mr D. T. George, clerk.- Balance in the hands of the treasurer, S1033 188 7d.— It was .proposed by Mr J. Jones, Bwlchclawdd, seconded by Mrs Evans, Eigair, and agreed, that a vote of thanks be given to the Rev. W. Powell, R D., Newcastle. Emlyn, and to Messrs Griffiths and Thomas, students at the iEuilyn Grammar School, for holding services at the Workhouse. It was proposed by Mrs Evans, Esgair, seconded, and agreed, that extra relief be given to the paupers during Chrit-tmas week. Is. each for adults and .6d. for cbildron.-Mr J. Thomas, Hendrewilym; Mr H. Davies. Pantyrhebog: Mr J. Jones, Berllan; and the chairman were appointed a committee to visit the Asylum. LLANOYS-IUT, RURAL DISTRICT COUXCIL. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on the same day, at the Workhouse. Present: Mr J Davies, Abereinon (chairman) Mr D Jones, Blaenllan (vice-chairmau); the other members of the Council, as well as Mr C. Evans (xurveyor), Mr J. Bowen (inspector of nuisances), (Dr-Powell (medical officer of health-, and Mr J. Evans, solicitor, Llandyssul (clerk). —The Surveyor said that the expen-e in repairing Penwalk-road amounted to £18 >S-8.—Mr Morrii., Cefnmaesmawr, was of opinion that if another X8 or £ 10 was spent it would be in a satisfactory state -It was proposed by Mr E. Jones, Mook, seconded by Mr T. LI. Davies, Blaenafon, sup- ,ported by Mr D. Jone. Blaenllan, and agreed, that the road from the top of Mae»lyn-road to Gurnos Mill be taken over on condition that it be first put in good repair by the inhabitants of the district.—The report of the committee that had been inspecting the new drain in the new road, as well as the accounts, was adopted, although Mr E. Davies, Rhondda House, stated that nearly ,double the amount had been paid for the manholes and pipes, and that they could be got at Carmarthen, or sending to London for the same. The firms had been approached as to giving reduction on the prices charged, and one of them promised 2! per cent. on payment within one mox)th.-blr J. Bowen, the inspector of nuisances, read over his report. He had visited Llan- dyssul, St David's. Pontsban, Prengwyn, Horeb, Ptn- rhiwllan, Aberbanc, Henllan, and several other places, and reported some cases of scarlet fever in the district and two fresh cases at Llandyssul.

WHiTLAJN b DISTRICT. WiUTLAND. We arc sorry to record the death of a little boy, Alfred Owen, the six-iuonths-okt son of lr. and Mrs. Da.id Aiciiolas, Park Street, who died last Tuesday iivemlig We sympathise with the fam- ily in tneir bereavement. The Uhristimts .Show will be held on the 16th inst., and there is very prospect oi a grand suc- cess. It would lie well for intending exhibitors to note that the entries close on the 10th inst. The schedule is very interesting. .FU!ElAL.lh.e hmeial of the late Mr. Wm. John, Llanboidy e actory, took place at Soar on Monday, i Iia dee-eased litis left the factory lor niany years and lived at Aantyrallw yn, Whit- land. He wits a well-known peisonage at Llan- ddo.vror and Uanboidy, where he carried on the woollen tmrufacturer's trade. He was strong and hearty until recently, and had reached the ripe age of 82 years. The services were con. ducted by the U("v: G. Higgs, B.A., and Messrs. Da.vid Thomas and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements. He kaves a- son a step-daughter and numerous grandchildren to mourn his loss. Oiit SHOPS. It is evident tha.t Christmas is L'o li'l I I ()r coming, whether the geese are getting fat or not, but our shops at Whit1a.nd sh ow every sign that they are well ittocked with Christmas delicacies. "0 are to judge the stock by the samples cx- hibited ni the windows ltmiay be said without any fear of exaggeration that they cannot be beaten anywhere in the county. By the way we can boast oi some of the best- establishments that can be witnessed anywhere in any town of its size. Those uio are anxious to purchase Christ- mas goods should certainly \isai some of our shops at Whitland. WEDDING.It Will be news to inani, to find that Mr. Thos. H. ^-nrver Clare Hill, has stooped to show hintsclr at the matrimonial altar. He was mai riedon 1 uesday to a Miss Jensen, q, .Norweg- um lady, a.t Llang&n C Ixur ell. The cox:^zn(>jiy was pertonned by the Rev. J. E. Jones, Whitland. Mr. J Howells, Ostry, drove the party to and iro. The wedding wag SO quietly carried out :that no one at U hitland ever thought anj-thing of the incident. We wish Mr and Mrs. Carver a long and happy married life,. VILLAGE BLACKSMITH,—To have an election ac Whitland, whether parish, district, county or Parliamentary without our village blacksmith would be equally strange and unusual. This year we feared it would be 6(} as Mr. John Phiflips, blacksmith, has been complaining for some time, a.nd this might hinder him from appearing amongst us. We are glad, however, to find that lie has again commenced working ?R:tr.i:l.is shop, and appears to improve every day. I?t us hope that a,p, will HOOH he all rightagin. PKTTY SESSIONS.-—These sessions were held at the Town Hall, Wl»tlamd, on Wednesday last, Di I awrenee presiding with Mr. W. L. Pfcliips. Clyngwytine, and Rev. T. Lewis, -Lampetei,- Mary Davie*. Treorky, was summoned by Inspec- tor l?obert«, on lwhaif of the Cruelty to Animals Society. It was stated by evidence given by Mr Higginbotton?, stationmaster, and P.C. Morgan. that seven fowls were penned so closely in a basket that they were all gasping for breath, and in a vry exhareted condition. The Chairman said that owing to the heavy oo of RI 13s. 9d. the defendant w<mid be fined 58. and costs.— Wm. Pearce and Jaws Thomas were each fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. ftd, costs for being on licensed premises dtiring illegal liours, to wit the Beach House Hotel, Pendine,. for which the lf-ndlord was ftnod n month ago. The pulpits a.t Whitland will be occupied on Sunday next as follows:—Tabernacle, Rev. G. I Higgs, B.A.; Nazareth, Rev. M. Jones, B.A. Bethania, J. T. Thomas, St. Clears; St. Mary's Church, Rev. J. S. Joi.es, B.A., Vicar. POLITICAL MFETINGS.—The political strife is waxing hot, but it ',s very satisfac.torv that per- sonalities are not indulged in. AVe were sorrv'j to find an attempt was made to introduce per- I sonal hatred a.t the Unionist meetlin- but it was instantly suppressed by Mr. Ciemlyn. It was evidently some ignoramus who was anxious to dis- play that he was an advanced Liberal. "A man may love his house without riding on the ridge," saith Joh-n Ploughman The Unionist meeting was presided over by Mr. Higginbottom, station master, and was well attended. Mr. Cremlvr, received a good hearing. Several questions were sent up and promptly answered.—The Liber-it meeting was held at the Council School, and pre- sided over by that staunch veteran Liberal, the Rev. Wm. Thomas, Whitland. The Rev. D G. Williams, Bethlehem, and Rev. L. Beriaii James dealt with the Veto and Free Trade in a mas- terly style, much to the appreciation of the vast crowd present, and the Rev. Morgan Jones amused tlie crowd by his little tale about the chocolate. The meeting pledged itself to support the Liberal candidate at-the foithcoming elec- tion. PULPIT POLT.IICS.-We have just recei ved the following quotations from a staunch Liberal of this district. In the "Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit," page 502 the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon speaks on the fact that signs are not wanting that many of our Nonconformist ministers have already commenced abusing their spiritual influence in order to secure votes of their Pocks for a certain party, and the wording of the quotation may be of some interest to our readers if not to those j ministers who have actually forgotten everything except politics. It is as foltolN,S:- A in-bi,(Iv who calls off the thought of the Church from SOll!- saving is a. .mischief maker. I have heard it said of a minister Hegreatly influenced the politics of his town. Well, it is a very doubtful good in my mind a very doubtful good indeed. If the man keeping to his own calling of preaching the Gospel happens to influence these nio'inc:' things, it iswell. But if any Christian minister who thinks that lie can do two things well is mis- taken. Let hirr. mind soul-winning and not turn a Christian church into a political club. Let us fight our politics somewhere else, but not inside the Church of God." FOOTBALT. Whit Ja nd tv. Tenby.—This match was played at Whitland on the 3rd inst. Whit- land kicked off and soon rushed play to the visi- tors' quarters, where strenuous efforts were made by the centres to score, but after continuous yet unsuccessful attempts to score were made by both forwards and backs, Tenby relieved and for a while play hovered in Whitland territory. Hew- ever, by long kicking Tenby once more were re- pelled and were forced to act on the defensive. Maurice made two good but futile attempts at drop kicking. At this junctuie Whitland were playing infinitely the better game, and deserved a score, but luck fell not their way. and half-time arrived with no score In this half Tenby adopted rushing tactics, but were easily checked by the lighter but more courageous Whitland foi wards. Eventually Tenby made great strides for the line, and Parrot, the centre, secured and smartly dropped u goal. Whitland were by no means dis- mayed by this reverse, and played up gallantly, but someliow or other every good movement seemed to end in failure. Systematic and finished play was rather lacking, with the result that Tenby regained the lost ground and after a miss kick by one of the forwards Parrot snapped up the ball and scored a lucky yet clever try. which was maiorised. Till the end Whitland forced matters, and experienced very hard lines, but the game ended with the score: Tenby, 0 points (A dropped goal, 1 con.verted); Whitland, nil. Whitland played a spirited game on Satur- day and deserved better luck, yet in the second half Tenby were the superior team, though the- result considerably flatters their superiority. The Tenby" .game is clever and skilful, but unfortun- ately there are certain members, two or three, in it who too frequently resort to unclean and un- sportsmanlike habits, which naturally tend to mar the snort of football. Once this fault is crushed Tenby will win a name for itself, and will undoubtedly make a bold bid for premier honours in the Pembrokeshire League. Whitland played determinedly, and much clover manoeuvring was in evidence. With more practice the latter will be capa ble of extending all opponents yet as it is they are a vastly improved team. and deserve } every encouragement. Play up hitland and beat Neyland.

NARBERTH DISTRICT. NARBERTH. -Air. Bertie Reynolds, of the Narberth Football Club, has been selected to play inside left forward in the Pembrokeshire League benefit match at Pembroke Dock on Saturday, 10th inst. The next meeting in connection with the Young People's Guild will be held at the Old British Schoolroom on Thursday, 8th inst.. when a variety enterta,inment will be given. SUCCESS.—At the Cardie and District 14th an- nual bird show, hold on the 1st December, Mr. T. .K) k a se(?ori d an d a third Richards, hairdresser ,took a second and a third prize with his-handsome goldfinches. Nineteen birds were exhibited in the class. We congratu- late Mr. Richards whose birds during the last seven years have been awarded no Jess than 165 prizes. LIGIlTING.-Lights at last! Our principal streets were lit up by electric light tor We first time on Wednesday last, and the ele(tri(' sdwme, which several prominent townsmen predicted would >o ? failure, appears at present to be a complete suc- cess. As only High Street, St. James Street, Market Square and Market Street are lit up by electricity the Council will have to consider a scheme for lighting the remaining parts of the town.  o m- COMPLAINT.—Mi's. Morgan. Millpond, com- plained to the Parish Counci l that she was unable to cross, the river at the Millpond to come to Nar- berth, owing to the water being ponded by Mr. J. L. H. Williams for the purpose of driving his turbine. The members of the Parish Council visited tlie place and found that the river .oould be crossed without difficulty. We wonder if any- one opposed to the new lighting scheme put it into Mrs. Morgans's head to lay the complaint. Y.P.I. SOCIETY.—Tlie weekly meeting of Y.P.I. Society was held at the Baptist School- room on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. D C, Davies generally provided tea. for aU the mem- bers. After the tea. selections were given pil the gramaphone. ri here will be a debate at next Tuesday's meeting on the question" Should tll", Lords have the right to throw out a. Budget?" Mr. T. Lewis will take tlie affirmative and Mr. D. C. Davies the negative. HTFLK CLUB.—A League shooting match took place on Monday evening last between the Hub- bers'ton. and Narberth Miniature Rifle Clubs. The scores of the Narberth team were 41* follows: J. R. Phillips, 94 L. Prior, 91; J. W. Carr, M R. N-ax- bett, 89; A. E. Thomas, 88; T. J. Owen, 87; D. John. ï4; AIL Thomas. 74; total, 688 The um- pire, Mr. W. P ..Morgan, presented the highest scorer with five cigars, the second with four, the third with three., and the fourth with two. The score at the Narberth v. Hakjn match was: Nar- berth, 698; Hakijo., 707. A VO(,kLIST.Ow readers M ill, perhaps., be sur- prised, and at the same time pleased., to learn of tile gre,,t,t  A li- Osc,,alr R e*3s, stin of -I, lr. the great success of Mr, Oscar Rees, son of Mr. John Rees, of Robestou Wathen, as a vocalist. He lis. a pllpi] of 31V. Philip Cort. of Putney, a well-known voice trainer, and sang for the first time in public at a grand amateur concert recently given at St. Mark's Hall, Wimbledon, by pupils and friends of Mr. Cort. The following is an ex- tract from a report of the concert, which appeared in the "Wimbledon Borough News": Mr. Rees is a credit to Mr. Cort's tuition, for he displayed a most telling light baritone voice and exemplary style in songs like I fear no foe (encored) 'True till death,' and others of that class." C.E.M.S.—The weekly meeting of the C.E.M.S. was held at the National School on Tuesday even- ing last. Mr. E. R. Ellis, N.P. Bank, occupied the chair, and the attendance was large The Rev. U. W. Phillips, curate, read a most inter eating paper on Giraldus Cambiensis, in which was included an extract from the writings of Giraldus giving anaccount of his march through this part of the country with Baldwin, who was seeking tecruits for the Third Crusade. Mi. Ellis also spoke. A hearty vote of thanks w is given to the Rev. R. W. Phillips for his splenuul paper. Mr. G. H. Lewis withdrew his motion re throwi. ng, open one meeting a month to ladies. The formation of a mixed guild was considered, and after some discussion it was agreed to ask i the Rector and the Curate to formulate a scheme for forming a guild, which should be called St. Andrew's Guild, to the meetings of which all mem- bers (ladies and men) of St. Andrew's Church congregation should be admitted. It was decided to hold the C.E.M.S. meetings once a fortnight instead of once a week, and the guild meetings fortnightly, so that the meetings of the two societies will be held alternately IOn Tueszlay evenings, A vote of thanks to the Chairman for I so ably presiding concluded a. very cnjoy-iole meeting. At next week's meeting, to be li-'Jri on Tuesday, 13th inst.. at the National Schoolroom, the Rev. 11. Morris, of Llawhaden. will ead a paper.

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UNITED COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the United Counties' Agricultural Society was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Car- marthen, on Wednesday la^t The Chairman, Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Jchnes, V.C. G.C.B., presided, and there were also present: Mr. J. Lloyd Thomas, Ferry side; Mr. J. B. P. Thomas, Derllys: Mr. J. Phillips. Caerlleon Mr Morgan Richardson Mr. l'uxiev; Mr. LI. Grif- fiths, Tanlan; Mr, .John Rees. Dolgwm: Mr. Davies, Capel Dewi Mr. i. Ll. Davies, Deri- moilon Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H., St. Clears; Mr. J. W. Harries, Pilroath h. D J Harries. Penllwyne; and Dr Bowen Jones; together uith the secretary, Mr. D H Thomas. Sir Edward. Pryse Kent a letter of apology for aosence. The Chairman, at the outset, said that the cou, mittee appointed to visit the towns of Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn, with a view to holding. next year's show. had met at the two places, and had walked over the grounds. L ntortun itely several members of that committee, amongst them Mr. Gwynne-Hughes, who was unwell, ere not i then present, but the; r npiniou was UIWllhlJUllS 8 to the report. The Secretary reported that the committee con- sisting of Lieut.-General Sir James Hi lIs Johnes,. Mr. Uwyniie Hughes, Mr. John Scourii^'d, Mr. C. W. R. Stokes, Mr. Morgan Richardson Air. Protheroe Beynon, and Mi. Mathias visitxl ( ar- digan on the 10tl1, and met Mr. D. Morgan Jcnes a,nd members ot the Cardigan. A.giicuitural Society. They had inspected the ground, and. thougnt it admirable in every way tor a show. The members of the committee extended, a hearty invitation to the C llited Counties ooeitty to hold their show on the following guarantee of £ 250 gate money and subscriptions, and if this amount be exceeded the surplus to go to the United Counties' Society; all entry fees to be paid to the United Counties' Society; that members of the Cardigan Agricultural Society should be allowed to enter the show on the terms as members of the United Counties' Society Car- digan Society to provide prizes for local classes; to find two fields (about 18 acres in all), and all the plant, etc..to hold 500 horses and cat/tie all free of charge. Wtih rega,t-d to Meweastle Emlyn the committee inspected and fotin(I it to be satis- factory in every way. They guaranteed a sub- scription of tlo( ). gate of £ 120, ground surplus and entries to be paid to the Society. They had no plant, but would assist to put up the Society's plant free of charge, aJid wouW provide for 100 cattle and horses the night before the s how. The committee were of opinion that the offers oi both towns were most generous. They. however, thought. that Cardigan's offer was the best, and were therefore unanimous in recommending that next year's show he held at Cardigan. Sir James Hills-Johiies .said they were very well treaTed in both places. The licld at Cardi- gan was more convenient, and an adequate supply of water could beeasily obtained tie hoped tile members would agree with the committee in de- ciding on Cardigan for holding the show. Dr Bowen Jones-Did they take into considera- tion the train service y The Chairman-Both places would be very much the same. They ar c going to do all they can to expedite matters. Dr.Bowen Jones moved the adoption of the committee's repoft. Mr Robert Huglias seconded. He t-liolgllt way the matter had been explained was so fair as to justify their being unanimous The Secretary was instructedto convey a vote of thAiks to the Secretary of the Newc.astle- Emlyn Society and to the members for their kind offer. The Chairman added that perhaps in future years they would look them up. The Secretary stated tlia-t the committee con- sulted with the representatives of the Cardigan Society, who suggested that Tuesday, August loth was the best date to hold the show. It having been ascertained that the National Eisteddfod would not interfere, this date was conditionally decided upon. Mr. Robert Harries stated he would put this, before the com mittee of ft he Hunters' Society with, a view to mutual arrangement.

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TALOG. THE ELECTION.-A great meeting in Bupport of Mr John Hinds, the Liberal candidate for ;Vport of Mr theusLire, was held at Bethania Chapel, Talog, on Tuesday night. On the approach of the motor car being seen in the distance, the historic horn of R ceeca Riots fame was sounded, and afterwards a torchlight procession was formed. The chairman of the meeting was .Mr David Griffiths, Glasfryn, who bridlyopened the proceeoings, and then called on Mr Hinds to address the audiesce. Mr Hiuds, in a telling speech, which was delivered with great earnestness, greatly denounced the power of the Lords, and hoped this block against freedom and jutice would f-oon be removed. Thereby the .great WeJt»h Billf> now in hand would soon become IAW, Mr Hinds was followed by Mi Huws Davies, of London; Rev..D. O. Williams, St. Clears; Rev. D. Talog,Griflitbs. A vote of confidence in Mr Hinds was .proposed by the Rev. J. Lewis, Blaencoed, and carried unanimously.