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LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS. A meeting of South Wales and Monmouthshire delegates of the Association of Locomotive Engineers was held at the Glamorgan Hotel, MeliDcrvthnn. on Sunday evening, Mr; Tom Church presiding The object of the to protest against the election of Mr.. Wexboro' to the poet of general secretary, euccession to the late Mr. Sunter, it being alleeed that tbe flection of Mr. Fox was not in acco ci- ance with rule. A long discussion took P i eventually Mr. Parfitfc, of Aberdare who had stood second on the poll, expressed a w'lhngnesa to withdraw his name, at the same fame empba- sigire that the election of Mr. Fox had been illerl. It was resolved to convene another meeting of delegates for the purpose of clearly defining the rule relating to the election of secretary to the Association.
BRITON FEliRY
BRITON FEliRY NOTES AND NEWS. The list of candidates for our local Council are now complete. The Trades Council are j running three candidates this year. There was a time (not long since) when they were satisfied with one, but they are growing ambitions, and are now running three. They are as follows: Joseph Branch, Geo. Gethin and Edward Hewlett. I fear the electorate know very little or nothing about these three gentlemen, and their fitness or otherwise is not known to any of the electorate of Briton Ferry, owing to the absence of any previous public work performed by them. The other candidates include Mr. Owen James, who has served faithfully for many years as overseer of the parish, and who has also served three years as a councillor. Mr. Owen is a worthy gentleman to represent us again. Mr. Thomas Gwynne also seeks the suffer- age of the electorate. He also has served us faithfully for a goodly number of years. Having the prosperity of Briton Ferry closely at heart, he more than any other deserves to be recognised by one and all for the progress of the trade of BritonFerry. The other is Mr. Lawford Gower, who for the first time comes forward to seek the good- will of the electors. Mr. Gower has acted in the capacity of overseer of the parish, and in this position has done good work. Mr. W. Philips, W. Jenkins and A. Jestyn Jeffreys are the three retiring councillors. The last-named gentleman is not seeking re- election, as he has a like position in the per- haps morie important town of Neath. I ahall return to this subject next week. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. MONTHLY MEETING The monthly meeting of this authority was held on Thursday in last week. Present: Councillor D. Davies, J.P. (in the chair), Wm. Jenkins fvice-chaiv), OoanoiU»i-e .Jenkin Hill, M. H. Hunter, George Jones, W. B. M. Jeffreys, M. G. Roberts Wm. Phillips, F. H. Kempthorne, the Clerk, and Alex. # Clarke (Water Engineer). At the outset Councillor Hunter, having in mind the much disordered talk at the previous meeting, asked the Chairman to enfore the standing order against any mem- ber speaking twice on one subject. Councillor Phillips: I am quite agreeable. (Laughter.) The Chairman promised to do so. The Surveyor's report stated: Plans were submitted by Mr. A. Steel for an office and residence abutting Neath-road, and for one house near Court Sart-terrace by Mr. J. W. Morgan; also for a house adjoining same for Mr. C. Bazzard. The plans being in order, their approval was recommended. A letter was submitted from the estate office in refer- ence to the taking over of the Rockingham- terrace-road. During the month a tempor- ary stoppage occurred in a quick eewer, which was promptly attended to. The water Engineer reported that he had interviewed Mr. Strowd, agent for the Whit- worth Estate with reference to the Ffynon-y- Illtyd spring, when he was informed that the estate were prepared to consider the ques- tion of the Council taking over this spring, but upon the condition that a branch should be fixed Upon the main and a supply to be given them for the present and any future liouses, buildings, works, etc., which may be put up on their estate. A discussion arose out of the supply of water to the Britonferry School Board. Councillor M. H. Hunter moved the adop- tion of the recommendation of Mr. Clarke, to offer1 water at the rate of 8d. per 1,000 gallons up to 500,000 gallons, and lOd. per 1,000 gallons above that quantity.-This was agreed to. Councillor Wm. Phillips moved, in accord- ance with a notice of motion, that in forth- coming elections a polling station be held at Giant's Grave. He thought it was neces- sary to suit the convenience of a large num- ber of men who worked at the Cape Copper Works. The Clerk read a letter from the Rate- payers' Association, suggesting that the pol- ling station be at the Vernon Schools. An amendment to this effect was moved by Mr. George Jones, seconded by Mr. G. M. Jeffreys, and carried. Councillor Hunter asked why he was not notified as to a meeting to which he was appointed to attend. Councillors Hill and Roberts offered an explanation, which Mr. Hunter disputed, and stated that he had heard Councillor Phillips say that he (Mr. Hunter) could not come, and that Mr. Phillips would take his place. This, he thought, was a disgraceful proceeding. The meeting then adjourned until Mon- day. BRITON FERRY LIBRARY. An adjourned meeting of the Urban Dis- trict Council was held on Monday to deal with work in connection with the Free Li- brary. An inspection was first made of the building, and general satisfaction was ex- pressed at the manner in which the work had been carried out. Tenders were received from various firms for furniture, fittings, etc. Some discussion arose as to whether the woodwork should be in oak or pitch pine, it being pointed out that the latter would cost £ 50 more than the former. Cttrocillor Hunter proposed, and Council- -JJeffreys seconded, that oak be utalwed ,and this was agreed to. The tender of Messrs. Wake and Deane was ultimately accepted. Applications for the position of librarian and caretaker were then opened. Mr. M. G. Roberts .strongly- upheld the principle of open voting, while Councillor Wm. Phillips moved that the ballot method be used. The latter P'an 15as adopted, and eventually Councillor Hunter formally proposed that Mr. Robert Thomas be appointed. Mr. Geo. Jones seconded. Mr. M. G. Roberts proposed Mr. James Richards, which was seconded by Mr. Wm. Phillips. Mr. Thomas received the appointment by a majority of one vote.
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CWMAVON-
CWMAVON- CWMAVON WORKS. The competition of American copper syndi- cates has, unfortunately for Cwmavon, com- pelled the Rio Tinto Copper Company to carry out most of their processes in Spain, where rents and wages are so much lower than in this country. This change, it is said, has necessitated the reduction of workmen employed at the Cwmavon Works by about 120 men. The refining process will still be carried on at Cwmavon. Fortunately there are in the immediate vicinity works and col- lieries where most of the discharged men have been promised or have already obtained employment. This is gratifying, especially as most of the workmen are owners of their dwellings.
PONTARDULAIS
PONTARDULAIS [BY "THE DRUID."] Palm Sunday was observed as usual in Ponta.r- dulais. All the burial grounds of the place were visited by hundreds of thoughtless persons whose sole motive it was to witness the profusion of blooms spread by loving hands on the resting- place of dear departed ones. This custom of placing wreaths of flowers on gravestones is undoubtedly a pretty one, to say the least of it, and it is a custom which affords unfathomable comfort maybe to the living but still, Flower- ing Sunday," with all its present concomitant evils in Wales, will very soon become a disgrace to our civiliation. Indeed, it was highly gratify- ing te me to find that more than one clergyman in the place bad risen his voice against this practice of making annual, reckless invasions of the cemeteries. What an idle mockery is the 'Requiescat in pace"—"Rest in Peace "-on the many headstones which must have been read by the hundreds of plebeian visitors to the grave- yards and scant respect is it to the memory of lost friends and relations to be gambolling and jesting on the sod 'neath which their ashes are entombed. We in Wales are prone to parade our professed respect for the sanctity of the Sabbath, but after exhibitions like those which were too generally witnessed last Sunday, one is inclined to think that after all, we may be deceiving our- selves with a vague, blatant idolatry. On Saturday afternoon, at Hope Vestry, a delegate representing the Bethesda quarrymen (who, it will be recollected, are again at logger- heads with tbe antocrat of Penrhyn Castle) addressed a meeting of sympathisers with the striken in, their fight for their principles and birthrights. There was a fairly good number present, and the delegate, in a lucid aid telling address, laid the case of the quarrymen before the meeting. Subsequently it was unanimously resolved that a levy of Is. be made on each member of the various trades unions of the place. This levy will be made next Saturday, and a smaller levy will be made each week afterwards until a termination of the strike takes place. The general public will also be asked to support the movement, and collectors were selected at the meeting to solicit subscriptions from this quarter. The workers of Pontardulais deserve to be cordially complimented on the practical sympathy they have shown towards their fellow-toilers of the North. It is a kindness which I am sure will be thoroughly appreciated and not soon forgotten lty the recipients. An amusing and instructive lecture was given at Capel Newyd Hendy on Saturday evening by Rev. Penry A. Evans, Llandudno. Aid. Thomas Williams, Llwyn Gwarn, presided, and there was a very large and appreciative audience. The eabject of the lecture was How to set about things (Sut i fyn'd o gwmpas Pethau.") Mr. Evans is a son of the late Rev. T. Penry Evans, Hope, Pontardulais, who a decade ago was a veritable giant of the Welsh pulpit and platform. Some of Penry's witticisms and words of wisdom are become proverbs in the land, and one fact was clearly discernible at Saturday evening's lecture, that the son has inherited a great deal of the perceptive power, and shrewd wit of his illustrious father. Greater praise than this would be superfluous. A vote of thanks to tbe lecturer was proposed by the Rev D. Lloyd Morgan (Hope), which was seconded by the Rev. Peter Hughe-Griffiths, C.M. (Swansea), supported by the Rev Thomas Jones, W. (Swan- aea;, and curried with acclamation. A similar expre-ision of thanks was accorded the chairman for hIS services. c' 1 o.inadvertence or other I omitted SL niW^he success of Mr. W. T. t .e renowned local tenor, at Concert on March 15th. Mr. Rees was adjudged an easy winner on the champion tenor solo, Vision of the Cross and he was oonM™.ntl, aw„d^f SXwh £ t! coneieted of a carideome sold fn addition to the "SIthy lucre." attached thereto. Mr. Rees is to be heartily complimented on hi8 continued successes. 1 also understand that the well-known basso,Mr. J. Hurry Morse,willshortlv take up his residence at Pontardulais, havintr obtained an appointment in the service of the Teilo Tinplate Co. Half-yearly preaching services were held at Goppa (C.M.) on Sunday and Monday, the officiating ministers being the Rev. Evan Williams, Llyswen, and Peter Hughes Griffiths, Swansea. There were crowded congregations throughout, and powerful and impressive sermons were preached. The Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan, the respected paetor ef Hope Congregational Chapel lectured at Caersalem Chapel, Pontyberem, on Friday evening last on the subject "Pafoddidirechu" (" How to conquer.")J Those who have been privileged to hear this lecture are very loud in their praises of it. We hope Mr. Morgan will soon see his way clear to deliver it to a local audience. The Rev. J. Solon Rees, Aberaman, eldest son oj Mr. John Rees, mill superintendent Hendy retardukis, has just published an interesting oooklet entitled "Sermons from a little-known The volnme is .beiD* favourably noticed by the various reviewers. he^r'„?av.id J- Davies, Forest-road, has just PonRtifn+-°lnted secretary of the Gorseinon Mr^T Smiih>rh°.h** business. 8 post through pressure of private
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EAST CARMARTHEN. LLANDOVERY. tBY OUR OWN COBRBSPONDENT.1 THE LATE COLONEL JOHN MORGAN. A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. Colonel John Morgan, D.L., J.P., whose death we chronicled last week, was born in 1846, and was, therefore, in the prime of his manhood. He first saw the light at Cil- y-Cwm, near Llandovery, and was adopted at an early age by his uncle, Mr. David Hughes, the well-known banker of Brecon, who at his death bequeathed the bulk of his large fortune to the subject of this notice. Colonel Morgan for many years took an active part in the business of the bank, which he ulti- mately disposed of to the Birmingham Dis- trict and Counties Banking Company. The Colonel also took a deep interest in the civic life of Brecon, in which picturesque town he resided for forty years. He was elected a member of the town council in 1880, and three years later became mayor in succession to the late Mr. Lewis Jones. In November, 1887, he was agan elected chief magistrate, and he filled the position for five consecutive years. On vacating the office in 1892, his colleagues took occasion to mark their grate- ful estimate of the colonel's generous and untiring devotion, and at the banquet they conferred on him the honorary freedom of the borough, ,a distinction enjoyed (says the "Western Mail," of which he was one of the proprietors), by no other Breconian. Colonel Morgan was major when the late Duke of Clarence visited Brecon 10 years ago, and at his own cost had a beautiful casket prepared to contain the address presented to his Royal Highness. On the death of Mr. John Pro- thero, Colonel Morgan was elevated to the aldjermanic bench, which position he re- signed in 1897, and for a short time he ceased to be a member of the council; but when the frrst fcye-election occurred he again came forward, and was returned without opposi- tion. In 1898 Colonel Morgan was again ap- pointed mayor, and when the time of election came round next year he was chosen chief magistrate for the eighth time-a, record equalled by no one in the Principality beside, and probably by only one or two individuals in the whole of our islands. Colonel Mor- gan was made a justice of the peace for the borough of Brecon in 1876, and for the county six years later. He was a deputy-lieutenant for his shire, and held numerous public offices, including that of county councillor, ia which capacity he represented the division of St. Mary's, Brecon, from 1888. He also filled the office of high-sheriff in that year, as well as ten years later when he enjoyed the unique position of being at the same time sheriff of the county and mayor of the county town. Colonel Morgan was ever ready to contri- bute to any movement having for its object the progress of the town or the benefit of its inhabitants. At his own expense, he re-built the Guildhall. He restored the bells and placed a handsome clock in the tower of St. Mary's. He was one of the principal sub- scribers to the fund for the enlargement of the Brecon Infirmary-an institution which he had always substantially supported. Be- side these acts of public munificence it mav be mentioned that the Colonel contributed in generous measure towards the expenses entailed by the application for a Provisional Electric Lighting Order. Colonel Morgan was an earnest, whole hearted supporter of the Volunteer move m(lwiant f°r nearly 30 years connected" with the Breconshire Battalion and a liberal contributor towards its funds. He joined the Brecon Company as a private, and, working his way up from the ranks, he was appointed to the command in 1884. Four years later he retired from the service with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, to the deep regret of his comrades-in-arms. When Queen Victoria granted the Volunteer officers' decoration, Colonel Morgan was one of the recipients! Volunteering was never more popular at Brecon than when the late Colonel com- manded the local company. He took a gen- uine interest in the welfare of the men, and the weekly parades to the neighbouring villages will ever be remembered by those who took part in them. When the change in uniform was made from grey to scarlet, the Colonel subscribed handsomely, and in many other ways he showed his lively and substantial interest. When the battalion encamped at Porthcawl a few years back he paid his old comrades a visit, and was warmly welcomed. The incident is worth recording because it was the last occasion in which he figured in a photograph of the company that he formerly commanded. The Breconshire Agricultural Society lost by the Colonel's death a sincere and generous fnend, who was twice enrolled their presi- dent. Colonel Morgan was a member of sev- eral clubs, including the Junior Carltoni, the Cardiff and County, and the Brecon and County. He was twice W.M. of the Loyal Brecknock Lodge of Freemasons, and at one time took an active part in the gatherings. In politics, Colonel Morgan was a staunch Conservative. He was vice-president of the Breconshire Conservative Association and President of the Northcote Con- stitutional Club, Brecon, the members of which on more than one occasion enjoyed outings at his expense. Colonel Morgan was a brother of the late Sir Morgan Morgan, of Cardiff, and of Mr. David Morgan, auctioneer, Tallog, Llan- dovery, and nowhere was the deceased more popular than in the neighbourhood of his native place and the ancient borough. LLANDOVEET BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The above Board met on Friday last, Alderman Thomas Watkins, Tycerreg, pre- siding. Therwere also present, Messrs. James Rees, Talgarth, Rees Lewis, Brownhill, David Davies, Rhyblid, W. Tudor Lewis, Llangadock, Thomas Williams, Cwmllynfell, W. M. Davies, Glansawdde, Jonathan Evans, Felinfach, Daniel Davies, Frongoch, John Jones, Parkowen, W. Evans, Cayo, W. Evans, Llanddeusant, E. P. Evans, Glassalt, John Tvriilia?18' Tyrypentre, Richard Thomas, T~afekmg Villa, John Da vies, Aberllechacb, HIs Honour, Judge Bishop, Dolgarreg, and the Clerk, Mr. D. T. M. Jones, Nantyrogfan. Account.—The Treasurer's ac- 19s 2|d Cd a balance iD h&nd of £ 779 dra^tiS^ &eque for JB367 14s. was Officer reported the J Eelievin* lieved for the we.k T 281, at a cost of ^4lT3a nfdMarch. 13f^^ a C^9t cost £ 39 3s., against 2nT%ort £ 38 wfekl^n the corresponding week of last year Master's Report.-The Master's report shewed the number of Inmates at the House for the first week to be 20, against 21 in the same week last year. Second week 20 against 22. Vagrants, first week 56 against 25. Second week 67 against 8, shewing a decided incrpase in the tramping claw. On the suggestion of Mr. David Davies it Nas decided that for the next fortnight the Master should furnish a return shewing the nationality of all tramps admitted. I he Master stated that 13 had been discharged that morning, two of them being Welshmen. Visiting Committee.—The Misses A. (j. Watkins and Mabel Watkinp visited the house on the 18th March. They found the inmates comfortable and happy, all speaking in eulo- gistic terms of the treatment received. They also, on behalf of Alderman Watkins, superin- tended the weighing of a pig, the following being the weight of same: Meat, 2451bs.; fat, 141bs. Similar reports, with reference to their visits, were made by Messrs. Richard Thomas, Thomas Watkins, and W. Evans (Cayo). Expensive Medicines. — Commvnications were received from Dr. Evans and Dr. Hopkins also verbal communication from Dr. Berryman, defining expensive medicines as set forth in the Pharmaophy and also giving their estimates. The Board resolved that they should furnish vouchers when supplying same. New Standing Orders.—Considerable dis- cussion ensued as to the new Standing Orders which were adopted after several alterations. School Attendance Committee.—The above Committee sat for a short time but there was no business of public importance- DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the District Council was held snbsequeati„ Mr. James Bees, of Talgarth in the chair..
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Cefn Cerrig Road Again. The chief business transacted was the dis- cussion as to taking over the new road from the Trustees of the Llwynwormwood Estate. Mr. John Williams moved that. inasmuch as the District Council refused to take over a new road in the parish of Llansadwrn until it had been made at the expense of the rate- payers of the parish, that this Council have nothing to do with the contemplated new road near Cefncerrig Mothvey until the same had been made at the expense of that parish, and approved by this Council. Mr. Thomas Williams, seconded the motion. A long debate took place during which Mr. David Davies said that this was a different road to that at Llansadwrn, that being a parish one, whilst this was one which was kept at the expense of the Highway Board, subse- quently by the District Council and, if this Authority neglected it, they could apply to the County Council. Mr. John Williams held that before they could legally take any road over that! it must be dedicated to the public by an Order of the Court of Quarter Sessions. In this view Judge bishop, the Clerk and Mr. Evans of Glassalt concurred. The Chairman said that several roads had been taken over in Breconshire without going to the Quarter Sessions. Mr. John Davies added that it had been done in many other Counties as well Mr. John Williams sharply retorted that that wasn't proof that they could do things which were illegal- Judge Bishop thought it would be a very ungracious act on their part, having gene so far, not to take the road over; he was of the opinion that they should do so and go to the Quarter Sessions. The Chairman stated that when he and Mr. John Williams went up to this place in con- nection with the first Committee, that then Mr. Williams raised no objections. Mr. John Williams, however, flatly contra- dicted this, the Chairman still holding that it was so. Mr. W. Tudor Lewis moved that the Dis- trict Council sign the agreement of the solici- tors to the Trustees of the Llwynwormwood Estate, to take over the new road, and then go to the quarter sessions. Mr. John Williams: At whose expense ? Mr. W. T. Lewis (warmly) At the expense of the District Council, of course. At whose do you think ? On the matter being put to the vote, the mot ion was defeated by 9 votes to 4. VELINDRE-CARREGSAWDDE ROAD On the proposition of Mr. W. Tudor Lewis, seconded by Mr. J. Jones, it was resolved that the Llangadock Surveyor be instructed to pro- ceed to have this road at Carregsawdde widened, and that the Clerk be instructed to take steps to obtain the other piece of land adjoining from the owner, (Mrs. Thomas, of Swansea.) CONFIRMATION. The Lord Bishop of the Diocese attended at Llandingat Church on Thursday last to hold a Confirmation Service. About 36 were con- firmed from the parishes of Llandingat, Llanfairarybryn, Llangadock, Mothvey, Cilycwm, and Ystradffin. It will be noticed that the number confirmed were not as numerous as in recent years, the reason being that the Service has been held twice in succession, whereas in former years it was only held once in every two years. ANNUAL GATHERING AT GLANBRANE MANSION. On Thursday last, the gemal Squire of Glanbrane, Mr. Isaac Haley, J.P., entertained at his historic mansion,between fifty and sixty tenants, neighbours, friends, and tradesmen from Llandovery, to an excellent dinner. This gathering has been held now for many years and is looked forward to with eager interest by one and all. Full justice was done to the splendid things provided, and af ter the re- moval of the cloth Councilor Ihonias Roberts, of the Crown Sforts, was voted to the chair. In the course of his remarks, the chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the host for the excellent dinner provided and for his kindness in extending to them an invitation to attend there that evening. He hoped that Mr Haley would live long to repeat his gen- erosity and that by the same time next year a lady hostess would grace the festive board It was very nice to see a gentleman like Mr. Haley associating with the neighbours in this Mr. Thomas (Cefnllan) seconded the vote of thanks, which was unanimously carried. • Speeches were also delivered by Mr. Dicks (Cefnpal) and Mr. David Williams (cabinet maker), who made some humorous re- marks; and Mr. R. Lewis (Bronfelen), Mr. James (Lletherhir), and others. Mr Haley, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, said that he had been very pleased to entertain them there that evening. He praised very much the spirit that animated neighbours to assist one another in connec- tion with farming operations, and pointedly referred to the assistance that had been given him on his own farm in connection with ploughing by his neighbours. During the evening songs were given by Mr Rees Jones, Tanpal, who contributed the Farmyard in fine style, Mr. W. R. Lewis Bronfelen, Mr. Rees Jones, Dolaubran, Mr. Morgan Williams, Cefnllan, Y Mochyn Du," Mr. M. Morgan, Gilfach, Mr. M. Nicholas, Bronfelen, and a duet by Messrs Jones, Havodpant, and Evans, Llanerchindda. ) Mr. Haley also exhibited some very good Magic Lantern Views, including some very old faces from the district who have joined the silent majority, with the life histories of all of whom he appeared to be well acquainted. He also invited these present to come there in April, when a friend of his would give an exhibition with a very powerful lantern shewing pictures on the screen measuring 20 feet in diameter. Later in the evening some choice selections from the gramophone were given by Council- lor Roberts, after which the evening's enter- tainment was brought to a close by the sing- of "Hen wlad fy nhadau" and "God save the King/' TEMPERANCE. A well-attended meeting of the Temperance Association was held at the Salem Vestry on Thursday evening last, when Mr. J- Tertius Phillips, the district secretary of the United Kjngdoin Temperance Association, gave a stirnng address. The chair was taken by Mr. George Morton, of Erskine House. The monthly fair was held on Monday and Tuesday test, the latter day being for the »»le of Figs only. There was a fair num- ber present, but the hu^iaess transacted was veTF "SSfJfk ^^pour of rain being undoubtedly the cause.
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~—■» ■ llandilo- [BT OTJB OWN CORRESPONDENT PROMOTION FOR A LLANDILO BOY. APPOINTMENT OF MINOR CANON PRICE. The Dean and: Chapter of Llandaff have not been long in making- an appointment to the living of Caerphilly-, rendered vacant by the death of the Rev. Daniel Lewis, the new incumbent being the Rev. Minor Price, M.A., of Llandaff, an ex»e]]eil^ choice. ns everyone who knows tue nevr man will admit. Mr. Price received nis early education at Llandovery College, ot which he was a foun- dation scholar, and ai'Lerwards matriculated at Queen's College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1892, and took his M.A. in 1896. His ordination dates from 1894, when he be- came curate to his father, the Rev. Lewis Price, the respected vicar of Llandilo and rural dean, with whom he worked till 1897. In that year he was appointed by the Dean and Chapter as minor canon and librarian of Llandaff Cathedral, a post which he now occupies. Mr. Price is chaplain to the Car- diff Volunteer Corps, and also a chaplain to the Prince Llewelyn Masonic Lodge in Cardiff. He is a man of great force of char- acter and ability, and his sermons are marked by great intellectuality and devo- tional spirit. His career from the start has been highly successful, and he has always enjoyed a popularity which is as much due to his good nature as to his attractive per- sonality. When he left Llandilo the par- ishoniers presented him with an excellent testimonial as a mark of their appreciation of his three years' ministry among them. Mr. Price is married, his wife being the daughter of the late Dr. Lewis, of Carmar- then. BAPTIST GUILD. On Monday evening last a very interesting meeting was held at the Vestry of the Eben- ezer Baptist Church in connection with the Guild. Mr. Chas. Jenkins, stationer, pre- sided. The programme was composed of the following items:—Song, "Ar y gwlaw," Mr. Thos. Price Thomas; recitation, "Y Mer- thyr arth y stane," Mr. Henry Thomas; song, Miss Raddie Richards (accompanied on the violin by Mr. Frank Jones); song, "Y Baban dmrnod oed," Mr. Tom Beynon; address, Mr. Evan Harries; song, "Chil- den's Home,' 'Miss Gladys Thomas; grapho- phone selections, Mr. John Thomas; song, "Bugail Hafod y Cwm," Mr. Johnny Grif- fiths; clarionette duett, Messrs. D. T. and W. J. Williams; quarette, Mr. Oakley Rees and friends; recitation, "Charge of the Light Brigade," Mr. J. T. Rogers; recitation, "Crist yn tawelu'r mer," Mr. Evan Harries; dialogue, Messrs. Henry and John Thomas; recitation, Mr. Ben Jones; male voice party, "Myfanwy," Mr. Oakley Eees's party; finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" (soloist, Mr. David John Rees). The programme was got up by Mrs. D. J. Morris, Dyffryn House, and Mr. Jack Richards, 3, Wellfield-terrace. On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. James Griffiths, Glanydyffryn, a hearty vote of thanks was given to all who had taken part. WESLEYAN GUILD. The usual weekly meeting of the St. Paul's Wesleyan Guild was held at the Vestry on Thursday evening, 20th inst. The Rev. Peter Jones presided. Mr. Hugh Hopkins read a very interesting paper on the "Life of Dr. Livingstone." LECTURE. On Monday evening last, at the Davies' Memorial Hall, the Rev. E. Nicholas, Swan- sea, delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on "Fits that unfit us." The Rev. D. B. Jones (the pastor) presided. The pro- ceeds were in aid of the Memorial Hall Con- gregational Church Fund. METHODIST GUILD. On Wednesday evening, the 19th inst., the usual weekly meeting of the Methodist Guild was held at the Vestry, under the presidency of the Rev. Philip Jones, pastor. The pro- gramme was as follows:—Song, Mr. Tom Davies; recitation Mr. Henry Thomas; re- citation, Miss Emma Morgan; song. Master Brynmor Jones; song, Mr. Tom Beynon; recitation Mr. D. Davies; song, Mr. J. Grif- fiths; recitation, Miss M. A. Mainwaring; duett, Messrs Rees and Davies; recitation, Mr. Rogers; song, Master John Davies; quartette, Mr. Oakley Rees and friends; clarionette, Messrs. D. T. and W. J. Wil- liams; dialogue, Mr. H. Thomas and friends; male voice party, conducted by Mr. Oakley Rees. SUCCESS. Out of a large number of applicants for the post of master and matron of the Bridgend Union Workhouse, the successful ones were Mr and Mrs David Williams, the present labour master and mistress at the Cheltenham Workhouse. Both are natives of this place, Mr Williams being the son of MM). Williams, cabinet maker, New-road, whilst Mrs Williams is the daughter of Mr D. Lewis, Cwmissa. They enter upon their new duties this week. The funeral of Mr. Leyshon Ambrose, of the Tea Caddy," Llandilo, took place on Monday of last week. The place of Burial being the Llangathan Church yard. The service at the house wss conducted by the Rev. Philip Jones, C.M., and at the Church by the Rev. J. Alexander Williams, Vicar. There was a large attendance. At the conclusion of the service the well known and favourite hymn Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau" was sung. TEMPERANCE MILLION PLEDGE CAMPAIGN. At a Meeting composed of Delegates from the various denominations of the town, held at the Methodist Vestry on Thursday evening, the 20th instant, Rev. Philip Jones in the chair, it was unanimously decided to accede to the request of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Temperance Association, to make a special effort at the commencement of the Century to lift our country to a higher state of sobriety. With the object of carrying this resolution into effect it was decided to distribute leaflets throughout the town and district during the present week, so as to enable sympathisers with the movement to show that sympathy by signing the leaflets, thus pledging themselves, by the help of God, to abstain from all Intoxicating Liquors as a beverage, and in every way to oppose all causes and inducements to intoxication." The town was divided into districts, and canvassers appointed for each district, so as to ensure the work being thoroughly done. ANNUAL RECHABITE "SCCIAL." The annual Social" of the T. -wy" Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites was held at the Methodist Vestry on Friday last. The proceedings commenced with a free tea. to I the juvenile members of the club, which was served at half-past four in the afternoon. The juveniles number nearly 140 members, of which nearly all were present at the tea. For the adult members, who number over 100, tea was served at six o'clock. Those responsible for the tea arrangements were :—Mrs Jones, Chapel House; Mrs Lewis, New-road; Mis, Davies, Cwmcib and Mrs Charles Jenkins, Brynafon. In the evening an entertainment was given at the vestry under the presidency of Mr George W. Jenkins (who arranged the programme). The following items were gone through — Address by the Chairman Tem- perance Alphabet by 26 juvenile members; recitation, Mr J. T. Rogers; annual report by the secretary (Mr D. Morgan) recitation, The Drunken Sot," Master Daniel Thomas; Tiolin solo, Mr Frank Jones recitation, Master Tommy James song, "Chwifior Cadach Gwyn," Miss Morgan recitation, The Little Scholar," Master Harry Wilson song, Mr R. T. Evans; address to the juveniles by Mr H. W. Jones; song, Mr Tom Davies; reading, Home, Sweet Home," Mr G. W. Jenkins; song, "A welwch chwi fi?" Mr David Lewis (Llew Cib) duet, Howel a Blodwen," Mr R. T. Evans and Miss Morgan recitation, Charge of the Light Brigade," Mr J. T. Rogers. The crockery, &c., were kindly lent free of charge by Miss Davies, Bay's HilL On the proposition of Mr. Tom Davies, seconded by Mr. Tom Jones, a cordial vote of thanks was given to Miss Davies for her kindness this year as in past year? in her generosity and practical sympathy with the temperance cause. A vote of thanks to the ladios who 1 presided over the tea tables, &c., was passed on the proposition of Mr. R. T. Evans, seconded by Mr. Robert Thomas, G.T.S.C., and responded to, on behalf of the ladies, by Mrs. Charles Jenkins. A vote of sympathy with the sick members was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. John Richards, and carried. The energetic secretary (Mr. D. Morgan, schoolmaster), in his annual state- ment shewed that the society had made great strides during the past year, and this goes far to prove that temperance is coining a great power for good in Llandilo. The whole proceeding's passed off most successfully, and terminated with Hen wla.d fy nhadau," the solo being sung by Mr. D. Lewis (Llew Cib). The wedding of Mr. Dd. Davies of the Cawdor Arms Farm, Llandilo, and Miss Amy Evans, a waitress at the Cawdor Arms Hotel, took place at the Llandilo Parish Church, on Tuesday of last week. The bride who was neatly attired, was given away by Mr. Thomas Hopkins, and^ was attended by Miss Evans, Cardiff, as bridesmaid while the bridegroom was attended by Mr. Wm. Fisher Johns, Prin- ter, Fforestfach. The nuptual knot was tied by the Rev, 0. Davies, Vicar of Cray, assisted by his brother, the Rev. James Davies, Curate in charge at Llandyssul, both being brothers ot the Bridegroom, and was also assisted by the Rev. Lewis Price, R.D., Vicar of Llandilo Fawr, and the Rev. Eynon Hughes, Curate. On emerging from the sacred edifice the happJ pair were the recipients of showers of rice and confetti and drove to the Cawdor Arms, where they and a large number of friends were afforded a sumptuous wedding breakfast, and later in the day the newly married pair departed for Tenby, where the honeymoon is being spent. The presents were both numerous 'end costly.
, BURRYPORTj
BURRYPORT j [By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. BURRY PORT AND GWENDREATH VALLEY RAILWAY. j The half-yearly general meeting of this railway company was held on Monday at 5, Gray's Inn- j square. London. Mr. Geo. Herring presided. The directors' report, particulars of which have appeared in recommended a divi- rtend of 31 per cent. for t'he year on the Prefer- ence Sharea, leaving B143 lis. 7d. to he carried forward. In moving the adoption of the report, the Chairman said shareholders would very likely be surprised that though there was an increase of £ 71 10s. in minerals and JElO Is. in harbour receipts over the corresponding period of 1900. there was not sufficient net revenue to pay the full Preferred divi^en^s. That was because they wore able in June. 1891, to pay the dividend °nthe Preferred Shares; this year they were not able to pay it. Therefore, though the amount was nearly the same carried forward, yet instead of only ho vine to pay the 21 per cent. they were liable to the full 5 per cent. Thus there was only sufficient now to pav 3 £ per cent. The expendi- ture had been lessened for the half-year from • £ 5,794 to £ 5.574. Therefore, there was a saving, of £220. The permanent way bad been kept up, and was in a very fair state the locomotives were in a very srood condition. Prospects for the ™r™nt year were al«o srood. Lieutenant-Colonel Pilkingrton seconded. In reply to a question as to the dock gates. the Chairman said the accommo- dation of the Eapt Dock had been improved, and he expected the time would come when they would have to tnrn to the West Donk, and put the gates in a state of efficiency. There was an improve- ment in the collieries all alone the line. The report, e, havinebeen adopted, the auditors were re- elected, and the proceedings closed.
CITY CLERK AND MIDNIGHT TOIL.
CITY CLERK AND MIDNIGHT TOIL. The city clerk has ever been an object of commiseration. People never tire of allud- ing to the hardship of his having to "keep up an appearance," but the comparativelv poor clerk is usually a man of that refined temperament which prefers to suffer in si e°c £ Occasionally a case of excessive hardship comes to light, but rarely (says the "Sun") a case so likely to elicit public sym- pathy as that of William Helton, of 2, Rich- mond-cottages, Grosvenor-road, Lower Edmonton, London. Mr. Helton, who has reached the age of fifty with a family whose younger members will need a father's care for some years has proved a victim of what has robbed him of the small provision which be was endeavouring to accumulate. His nervous system gave out, and he was striken down with paralysis, the fatal and generally incurable disease of which, to the astonish- ment of bis doctors, Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people fortunately cured him. In the, course of his statement to the "Sun" reporter, he said: — "I was working late at the office, as I had been for some time. and feeling far from well. One evening there suddenly came into my eyes a flash as of GREAT BALLS OF FIRE. a terrible pain down my left side, and I fell into a chair. When I attempted to get on to my feet I found my left leg had lost all power. I was taken home by friends. next morning- I had a seoond stroke of paralysis. My left arm fell backwards from Mr. William Helton (From a photo by Fisher, Tottenham, N.) the shoulder useless, as if dead, and the fin- gers contracted. For seven weeks I lay in bed in one position, quite unable to move. Terrible pains in the left shoulder, across my back, in the chest, and my head never ceased the whole time. WAKING AND SLEEPING I FELT THE PAIN. The clever doctor who attended me took a great interest in my case, and gave me con- stant care: I shall never forget his kindness. There is no doubt it was through him I was eventually able to be lifted out of bed and to be helped about. "But the terrible pains remained, and though I washable to move about a little by placing the left leg, it remained almost powerless, and my left arm continued to lie backwards, hanging useless. This was my condition for months—a permanent paraly- tic seemingly-when the wonderful change took place, thanks to Dr. Williams' pink pills. HAn acquaintance of mine said: 'You should try my remedy. I had had my wife in the doctor's hands for months, with fits and heart disease. The doctors told me at last that she would never recover, and would never again be able to do her household duties. I gave her Dr. Williams pink pills. After she had taken the third box the fits ceased. That's three to four years ago. She's never bad another fit. She has since had two children, and is as healthy a woman now as you can meet.' I "On this persuasion I tried a box of Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. I be- gan to feel stronger after the first box. All I the pains I had ceaselessly endured ceased within a couple of weeks. The cramp in the fingers of my left band disappeared, and I was able to move them at the joints. I j continued to take Dr. Williams pink pills > ever since. With every box I have grown stronger. I can use quite freely the left hand and arm. the use of which I thought I had lost for ever. While before I com- menced to take Dr. Williams' pink pills the thought of being taken up and downstairs filled me with fear. I now have regained so much strength in the <ide that was par- alysed, I walk up and downstairs with per- feet freedom and without the slightest fear or inconvenience. From the day I commenced to take Dr. Williams' pink pills I began to eat heartily. I have an enormous appetite now, and have good, sound sleep." When such s<^re cases as this are entirely cured bjr Di. Williams pink pills, it is not surprising that they are taken with success for the minor aHments of lite, for a sudden i fit of rheumatism or indigestion,, for the frequent sufferings of women, and for the: general state oi :anguor and weakness which indicates the need of a tonic. Paralysis, rheumatism, bile, indigestion, ananiia. con- sumption. St. itus' danc-e, are among the other aiiments they have cured. The gen- uine pills aioup cure: substitutes never cured anything, and to avoid the latter it is neces- sary to see that 0nly 1'1'. Williams' pills are taken, bearing- hi" name and the full regis- tered title. 1),. Willi; pink pi'1, tor pale people. Six boxes can he obtained post free for tlnvuen -hiiiiiig* -nul ninepeuce (or one box irsr two shillings and nirepence) from the authorised marufacturers J>r. Williams' medicine company,. Holbein-viaduct, Lon- don.
|THE KING'S CORONATION,
THE KING'S CORONATION, PREPARATIONS FOR THE NAVAL REVIEW. Preparations for the Coronation are being pushed on apace, and on Saturday details were given of the naval and military forces' share in the great Spithead review and Cor- onation procession respectively. According to a provisional Admiralty list, there will assemble at Spithead on Review Day, June 28th, 18 first, and three second-class battle- ships, 24 cruisers, 19 gunboats, 30 destroyers, and 14 training ships, and seven torpedo- boats, a total of 115 vessels. This is a smal- ler total than was present at the Diamond Jubilee Review, but will doubtless be aug- mented presently. The fleet will be illu- minated in the evening of the review day. The military contingents will come from Canada, 580 strong, Australia, New Zealand, the Cape. and Natal, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Straits Settlements, West Indies, the Afri- can Colonies and Protectorates, Fye, Malta, Borneo, etc., besides about 1,000 men picked from various Indian regiments. It has also been arranged to light beacon lights as on the occasion of the late Queen's jubilee.
THE FARMING PROSPECTS IN THE…
THE FARMING PROSPECTS IN THE RAND. ^?ere are many eager to share the riches ot the Rand, and disappointment may well await the crowds who will throng to the towns, but there is a call for a rigorous farming population. The Duke of Argyll lately said that the North Country and Scot- tish farmers already in the country are en- thusiastic in their accounts of its prospects. Land is cheap, and the land companies are giving many facilities, and those most likely to know say that, owing to rising prices, loss is scarcely possible. Certain it is that we can in no way so effectively secure South Africa as by peopling it with English men and women, who will bring up new and loyal- generations. Lord Methuen's misfortune has unfortunately been a sad blow to our pres- tige, and will certainly prolong the war.- "Navy and Army."
A NEWSPAPER STORAGE AT HENDON.
A NEWSPAPER STORAGE AT HENDON. The Trustees of the British Museum expect shortly to be provided with a depot for the storage of newspapers at Hendon, in respect of which a sum of £ 3,000 on account is set down in the estimates for the next ensuing financial year. Although negotiations have been entered into for the gradual acquisition of the houses which now surround the Brit- ish Museum on the north, west, and east sides, it is found that further and separate accommodation is needed to meet the influx of newspapers, amounting to an average of about 750 each weekday. The scheme con- templates the building of a storehouse at Hendon for a stock of the provincial, col- onial, and other newspapers that are only occasionally required, and the establishment of a staff of messengers who will carry the bound volumes to and fro for readers at the Museum. It is stated that a site of six acres has been bought for the new buildings at the Hyde, Hendon.-HBuilder."
SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST.
SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUST. TRADE DURING THE MONTH OF FEB., 1901 AND 1902. IMPOSTS—COASTWISE AND FOREIGN. 1901. 1902. Tons. Tons. Tar and Pitch 2,571 3,675 Gas Coal 790 — Copper, Silver, Lead, Tin, with their ores and alloys. 9,585 10,956 Zinc Ore and alloys 1,854 2,752 Iron Ore 8,923 3,644 Iron, Steel, Pig Iron and Castings 4.647 7,804 Steel Bars and Plates 2,586 — Deals, Battens and Boards 1,111 1,644 Timber (Sawn and Hewn) — '— Pitwood. 4,534 9,231 Bricks, Slates, &o. 1,354 1,980 Sulphur Ore, Pyrites, Salt and Chemicals 5,489 5,810 Flour, Grain, Potatoes, &c. 2,379 10,977 Sugar 1,365 1,873 Oils, Bark, Wool, &c. 2 63 j General Merchandise (aver- { age for 1901) 10,500 — I General Merchandise (estim- General Merchandise (estim- ate for 1902) — 10,000 57,690 70,400 EXPORTS- COASTWISE AND FOREIGN. 1901. 1902. j Tons. Tons. Coal and Coke 179,044 209.812 Patent Fuel 43,160 32,122 Copper, Copper Ore, Spelter, &c. 37 531 Ir&n, Steel Rails, Castings, &c. 56 232 Tin, Terne and Black Plates 14,970 16,493 Timber 602 100 I Bricks and Fire Clay. 124 5 Alkali, Superphosphate, Arsenic, &c. 528 1,528 Flour, Grain, Potatoes, &c. 563 657 Oils, Bark, Wool, &c. 15 32 General Merchandise (aver- age for 1901) 10,620 — General Merchandise (estim- ate for 1902). — 10,000 249,719 271,512 Total Imports and Exports. 307,409 341,921 Feb., 1902. Keb., 1901. v.evehte. £ s. d. £ 8- d- Shipping Bates 2493 5 1 288o 8 9 Rates on G-oods 2493 9 8 2~8o 113 j Wharfage 669 3 1 47» Low Level Railway 64» 18 7 6j9 19 1 Rents—Railway Companies 1310 0 0 1310 O 0 ( Do. Other Lessees 316 12 7 466 3 2 Do. Sundry 4fo « n \i Z n Pressure Water •? ° Hire of Dredfjiug Plant „ „ J 1 Cranage aud Labour 246< 3 11 '6 17 11 Ballast Rates « Sundry Receipts £ 11460 18 9910568 9 9 KXPKSDiruBS d. ik a. d. Interest ° « 5450 u o Salaries 1 456 3 4 Wages (Ordiuny/ 17&& 13 7 17 6 ReDts, aates, a- 767 IS 1 729 11 3 Stores 259 16 4 207 IS 3 Monthly Bills 1811 10 5 1555 jq Wages (Contractor) 15i 8 17 0 lugj 19 7 Do. (Do. for Ballast) 37 18 6 43 6 6 12362 3 11 1H60 13 2 Bredgmg 8<8 j ltf 51515 6 £ 13180 5 9 £ 11976 8 1:1 n £ 1719 7 0 £ 1417 18 11 Comparative Revenue ana Expenditure for the year 19( 2 and 1901 1902. 1901. d £ s. d. £ e. d. Revenue of 2 months 19 6 21909 4 0 Expenditure do. 27545 17 9 24234 6 6 £ 3*83 13 3 £ 2325 2 5 Surplus Revenue to the 31st Dec., 1900. £ t>1471 17 5 Deduct deficit as above 3285 18 a £ 58185 19 2 ACCF.UIHfl INTEREST ACCOUNT. ———————— Balance in hands of Treasurers on the 2sth Feb., 1902 41S222 0 4 NOTE—By the Swansea Corporation Act, 1S89, the Bridge Tolls were extinguished, but any deficiency in tbe revenue of tbe Trustees at the end of any financial year is to be made good and paid to them bv the Corporation, uot exceeding, however, in any year £ 375U,
! WISE AND OTHERWISE I
WISE AND OTHERWISE A Domestic Motto.—Never beat a carpet when it's down. Before marriage a man considers his best girl a little dear after marriage he usually considers her a little extravagant. Hoax: "Do you take any interest in stuffed birds ? Joax Only turkeys and chickens and ducks, and things like that." Willie Littleboy: "Papa, what is a Czar?" Papa: A Czar, my son. is a Russian potentate almost entirely surrounded bv assassins." Mike, did I ever tell ve the story about the dirty window?" "You did not. Tell me about it." -No use-ye couldn't see through it." Nephew (rather timidly): "Good morning, uncle 1 have come to Uncle (interrupting himj ery sorrj, dear fellow, I haven't crot any." "I don't see why on earth Maude gads about with that frightfully ugly Jennie Price." Don't, eh ? Why, the contrast is her most valuable asset." Be Do you dance on your toes, Miss Pritt P She: Never, Mr. Muff: other people do that for me." (And he didn't know what she meant until he tried to get another dance with her.) Desmond: "If you buy this elegant fur coat, Dorothy, how are we ever going to pay for it P" Dorothy: "Oh, Desmond, don't let's talk about two things at once Let's talk about the coat." The Don: And what part did you take in thit disgraceful scene of holding Mr. Waters under the pump?" Undergrad. (modestly): "His left leg, sir." "Are you a marrying man? was asked of a sombre-looking gentleman at a recent reception. "Yes, sir," was the prompt reply. "I'm a clergyman." Dumleigh It was an awful trial for me to make that speech to-night." Mildmay: "Don't mention it, old boy; just think what the rest of us suffered!" Tramp: Could you give me a situation M your gardener or coachman, sir ? Moneybags: "So you want work, eh?" Tramp: "No, I don't. I want a situation." He (who has been refused a kiss): "It used to be an easy matter to kiss you. What has come over you ? She: "My doctor told me I must take more exercise." Mrs. Flynn "An' phat's yer son Moike doin' now, Mrs. Casey ? Mrs. Casey: Shure, Moike ain't doin' anything, Mrs. Flynn. He's got a Government job." A celebrated physician boasting at dinner that he cured his own hams, one of his guest* observed "Doctor, I -would a great deal sooner be your ham than your patient." Biggs: I wonder what makes a dog turn round three times before lving down ? Diggs ? "I don t suppose anything makes him. He probably does it of his own free will." On hearing a clergyman remark that "the world was full of change," Mrs. Partington said she could hardly bring her mind to believe it, so little found its way into her pocket. He: "The artists say that 5ft. 4in. is the divine height for a woman." His Darling (crossly) "You know I am 5ft. 8in." He (quickly) "You are more than divine, dear." Bramble I made a good bargain with Jonee just now." Thome "What was it ?" "I'm to let him have the exclusive use of my automobile and he's to pay for half the repairs." Mistress: "Have you answered the door, Bridget?" Bridget (savagely, and feeling her head): "Not exactly, mum; but Oi spoke to it jist now when Oi cracked my head against it." "Mr. Meekton's wife said yesterday that she was never going to speak to him again," aid the woman. "You don't say so!" exclaimed her husband. "Is she angry, or trying to be con- siderate ? Mrs. O'Flinn: "I'm writin' to the schule tacher, darlin', an' I want ut to be foine. How manny capitals do you put into a sentence ? Jennie: "Och, be gmerous with them. Put in half-a-dozen." An inn-keeper observed the postilion with one spur, and inquired the reason. "Why, what would be the use of the other ?" said the postilion; if one side of the horse goes the other can't stand still." If you could coin all the silver in your hair, how rich an old man you would be Not half so rich as you would be, young man." answered Sophocles, "if you could" only sell the brass in your face." She "I know some coupler that quarrelled a good deal at first but got along pretty well later on." He: "Oh, yes' Some people take matrimony like rheumatism—they get so they don't complain much." Gentlemen.—"You don't know how to make love sneered the Gentleman of the Old School. "No," laughed the Gentleman of the New School; I leave all that to the women I have need only to make money Mrs. Jenkyns: "I see Mrs. Hoetong is going to have King Lear at her next private theatricals." Mrs. Newrich (furious with enw) "Is she? The affected thing: Do you know, I'don't believe he's a real king at all." A Scottish beadle one day led the manse housemaid to the churchyard. and pointing with his finger stammered My folk lie there. Jenny. Wad ye like to lie there, too ? It was his way of popping the question. "What is the advantage of knowing a foreign language, any w ay ? demanded the unsophisti- cated woman. Why, it enables you to say unkind things about a great many people in their presence," answered the wise one. Husband: Come, sit on my lap, my dear, as you did in our old courting days." Wite Well, I declare I haven't received such an invitation for an age." Husband: "And er bring a needle aad thread with you, my love." "Why do you applaud so vociferously ? That act was no good." "I know; but if 1 don't get busy at something that fellow just behind us will take advantage of the opportunity to tell me what's going to happen in the next act." Aunt Hannah: "Oh, 1 don't think Amanda would do such a mean thing as that. I have h6&rd people Amanda w<is Cfeneroiui to a fault." Uncle George: "When the fault happens to be hers, she is; not otherwise-not otherwise. Old Gentleman "So you think mv daughter loves you, sir; and you wish to mirrv her ? udeleigh "That's what I called to 'see vou Mwut. Is there any insanity in vour familv?" DId Gentleman "No, sir; and there's not going to be any." ° "ioung husband: "Don't you think, darling, that it would spoil the curtains if 1 should Emoke Young wife: "You are the best and most considerate husband that ever lived, dear; of course it would." Young husband: "Well, then, you'd better take them down." Miss Caustique: "What's the matter, Mr. Strutter? You look quite agitated." Strutter: "Yes, 1 really am. This_book says that insanity and genius are the same thing." Miss Caustique: Why, I should think you would find that rather gratifying." Rosenberg, Senior: "Simon, my poy, now that you are going into peesness for yoursell let me gaf you von good rule to follow. Rosenberg, Junior: "V eU. fader?" Senior: "It's dis. If your gnstomers donjt see vat dey vant, make dem vant vat dey see. Mrs. Housekeep: "I don't know much about the new girl, but she's good-natured and harmless, at any rate." Mr. Housekeep -How did vou find that out ? Mrs. Housekeep- I notice that she sings at her ^ork ^r- House- keep: "That's np sign; a mosquito does that." Wife ("with determined air): "I want to see that letter.» Husband f What letter ? Wife That one you just opened. 1 know from the handwriting it is from a woman, and you turned nale when you read it. I will see it—give it tome, sir!" Husband "Here it is. It's your bill." Client: "Tour fee is exorbitant. It didn't take you a day to do the work." Lawver: "It is my regular fee. I am not charging you for time, but for the cost of my legal education Client: "Well, give me a receipt for the cost of your education, so the next fellow won't have to pay for it too."
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