The Cambrian

ABERTAWE. CYFARFODYDD PREGETHU. Y mae tymhor y cyfarfodydd pregethu blyn- yddol yn pryaur ddyfod ar ein gwarthaf eto. Nid j cyat yr aeth restr cyfarfodydd datbliadol Capel Gomer heibio nag y gwelwn fod hysbysleni Sgrogedig ar y rauriau ac yn ffenestri gwabanol inachdai y dref a'r cylch. < < < < Bydd cyfarfodydd pregethu Bethesda yn decbreu y Sul uesaf, pan y disgwylir rai o gewri'r pwlpud Cymreig i waaanaethn, set y mwyn a'r athryiith- I gar, Barch. Cnas. Dayies, Caerdydd, a'r Parch. T. Gimbletc, Treforris. Liwyddiant mawr fyddo ar eu gweinidogaetn. < w < « NOB Sadwrn, dydd Sul, a noa Lun nesaf, bydd y frawdoliaeth yn Ngbapel Soar yn cynal eu cyf- arfodydd blynyddol- Y brodyr a ddyagwylir i gyhoeddi y genadwri ydynt y Parch. E. Kicaards, Tonypandy, a'r Parch. E. Olwern Evans, Bedlmog. Y <nae yr egtwya non yn llwyddo i gael cynulieid- faoedd mawrion yn ei chyfarfodydd neillduol. Eiddunwn yr un fendith iddynt y waith hon eto. A'r eneimad odaiwrth y Santaidd hwnw gaffo ei deimlo drwy yr holl gyfarfodydd. ♦

MARWOLAETH DR. FORSYTH. Blin genym orfod cofnodi marwolaeth ein cyd- drefwr hynaws a mwyn, Dr Forsyth, yr hwn a Emerodd le tua turi o'r gloch prydnawn dydd twrth diweddaf, yn Trinity-place, Abertawe, yn ddynieuaue, aim ond 35 mlwydd oed. Brodor o'r Almaen o enedigaeih oodd yr ymadawedig. Daeth yma rai blynyddan yn ol fel cynonhwywr i Dr. Howel i'nomas, ac anwylodd ei nun i bawb a ddeoai i gyfEyrddiad ag ef. Wedi hyuy decorea- odd ar ei gyfrif ei hnn, ac o herwydd ei barod- rwydd i wemyddn ar bob adeg, euliiodd iddo ei hun barch mawr gan bob gradd a aetyilia yn y dref a'r gymydogaeth. Yr oedd yn gyiaili calon i'r tlawd a'r angheuus, a theimlir colled fawr ar ei ol. Y mae ein oydymdeimiad ilwyraf yn cael ei estyn i'w fam sydd mewn dygn alar. Heddwch i'w lweb., nes byddo Dorau beddan'r byd Ar un gair yn agoryd."

COR LLANGADOG A'l AR- WE1NYDD, Mae genym ddarlun ardderchog o gor Llan- gadog a'i arweinydd, ac y mae yn flin genym nas gallem ei gyhoeddi yn Y Cambrian, ond arfaethwn ei gynwys mewn ail-argraffiad o nanes y maer ag sydd genym mewn Uaw ar gyter yr wythnos nesaf, ac a gynoeddir yn bampniedyn bach ar ol hyny. Y pris fydd ceiniog yr un.

MAffORDILO, Y PARCH. E. AERON JONES YN GWELLA. Bydd yn byfrydwch gan luaws cyfeillion y ¡ Parch. E. Aeron Jones, giywed ei fad ya gwella Si raddol o'r cystudd blin mae wedi bod ynddo. yderwn y oawn ei giywed eto yn mhwlpud Hermon, megid yn y dyddian gynt. Gellir dweyd am dano ef ei tod yn an u feistriaid y gynull- eidfa mewn ystyr bregethwrol. < < < PUMP ERW A # BUWCH A PHONI FACH. Dydd Iau, yr 17eg cyf., oeddddiwrnod ag yr oedd llawer o edrych yn miaen am dano, am y rheswm fod yna dy prydferth, yn nghyd a phump erw o dir i'w gosod ar werth, sef, "Brondiio" lie y trigiana Mr. Morgan Joues, masnacnydd. Yr oedd Uawer wedi llygadu ar y liecyn prydferth kwn, am ei fod yn gyfleus o bob cyfeiriad, ac mewn ardai iachus i fyw ynddi. Tarawyd y fargen i lawr gan: Mr. Jo tin Dayies (Aberllechach) i Mr. Thomas Jones, Ty'rbunt, Cwmcowlyd, am y 8wm o JE560. Eidduown lawer o ddyddiau eto t'r aen frawd i gael byw i fwynhau ei fargen.

LLANDDEUSANT, YR HEN LANC" YN CEISIO PLYFIO'R ERYR A DAL Y LLWYNOG." Daeth Y Cambrian i law yn brydlawn, ac wrth ei ddarllen daethym ar draws llith yr Eryr o'r Mynydd," a gofyna gwestiwn, Pa le mae yr Hen Lano wedi myned? Wei, Mr. Gol., yr wyf yn methu a deall beth eydd a fyno y creaduriaid ysgl> faethus yna— megys y Llwynog a'r Eryr a'r "Hen Lane." Tebyg ei fod am i'r byd a'r Bettys i wybod (os ydyw Y Cambrian yn myned i'r Bettws) ei fod yn fardd o'r iawn ryw. Cana yn y mesnr caeth yn hyfrydol dros ben hyd at y llineil oiaf o'r ail englyn— Gusan a'i ddanedd gosod." Pwy ar wyneb daear glywodd son am ddyn na dynes yn medru minab* eto'n danedd? Ni fyddai yr un wefus gyfan i'w chael pe bai hyny yn cymeryd lie, oblegyd at amcan arall y cafwyd y rheini (set danedd) eu creu ar y dechreu. Ond feallai fod yr Eryr" yn gwybod mwy na mi. Mae efe yn medru ymddyrchafu i'r lan ar ei chwim edyn i'w orsedd ar y graig sydd yn ymyl y cwmwl fry, ac yn gallu ayildremu oddiyno a'i lygaid cynniweiriol i'r bydysawd uwchben, a gweled y trigolion yn yr arferiad o gusanu eu gilydd a'u danedd! yr hyn beth, yn ol barn Yr I Hen Lane," sydd yn o chwithig yn y Llan', beth bynag. • • • Mae yn perthyn i'r Eryr," yn ol y dysgedig- ion, dau bar o amrantau—un yn dew ae yn gauad, a'r H*U yi d*»nea ao yn fain, ac y mae yn tynu y diweddat dros y llygaid i edrych ar wrthddrychaa disglaer. Nis gwn pa un o'r ddau hyn oedd ar waith gan yr hen frawd pan y canfyddodd mai danedd goaod oedd gan Yr Hen Lane." Mae genym hanea am ddau o blant a gariwyd vmaith gan eryrod, ac a gafwyd yn eu nythod heb yr un niwed arnynt. Gobeithia Y t Hen Lane y caiff yntau ei gadw heb ddyfod i afael y fath •ilfin cryf, ac na chaiff y fath ewinedd braff a baohog grafangu am dano a I ddwyn I ffwrdd fel ysgljrfaeth i'w nyth i wledia arno. • • Paham mae fy ngweddwdod i yn dy flino? Ai o barch tuag ataf, neu ynte o genfigen fy mod yn gallu byw heb yr un wraig, a thithau yn metha bod felly ? Y r wyf yn credu dy fod di a r Llwynog yn byw o dan yr un cwcwll, oblegyd mai dy leferydd yn debyg i eiddo'r Llwynog w < Mae yn ddiamhetiol genyf bod yn afla, gsvyt fod dirwest yn tiodeuog yn yillan-tyred atom ac ymreatra dy hun dan faner dirwest, a gwnawn i ti ddaioni (os nad ydwyt wedi ei wneyd yn barod mewn rbyw Lan arall). Ni fydd raid i ti hidio y gelyn hwn-sef meddwdod. Mae efe yn rhodio oddiamgylch ac yn llyneu ol filoedd yn flynyddol a rhag ofn i tithau fod yn un o honynt, tyred atom ar frys Dyna ydyw dymaniad YR HEN LANC."

LLANSADWRN. Parhau i ddadblygu y mae effaith araeth fyr- fyfyr"Ap Sadwrn" o hyd. Yr wythnos ddi- weddaf gwnaethom grybwyll yr ymgom a gafodd "Cymro'r Cambrian" a Mr. David Jones, yn Nghaerloyw, a gofyn beth oedd gan rai o'r hen feibion eu hunain i ddweyd ar y pwnc. Y mae dan o honynt wedi ateb eisoes, sef Mr. David Thomas, o Lanfairmnallt, a Mr. T. Maybery ■Williams, o Bontypridd|(neu, fel yr adwaenem ni bwynt pan oeddem yn blant, Dafi Thomas, Drod- rhlw, a Tom Brownbill-bnasai defnyddio'r handle o Mr. y pryd hwnw yn cyfyngu graddaa ein serch yn ormod). Rhoddwn ddyfyniadau o'n llytliyrau tra dyddorol yn eu geiriau eu hunain, yn eu hiaith fabwysiedig ;— Mr. David Thomas, Builth, writes :— • You are very fend to bring the Llan sadwrn boys to prominence in your columns Ap Sadwrn's speech was very interesting read. ing, and I niay add that I consider the writer thereof is deserving quite as much of the credit aa any of the Llansadwrn boys- The names of NathanielfThomas. vicat*of Llanbadarc, Aberystwyth, and my brother William, and a few others might also be considered, as some of the noted boys who claim Llansadwrn a8 their native parish." If It were possible to k Arrange, I should be very pleased to have a af Ee-nnion of old boys. A, lfit^>erry Williams, Pontypridd, whose &^riarf,riotisuggestion helps to give a practical conn, capable "I have noticed the paragraph in "The Cambrian," suggesting a Re-union Meeting of Old Llansadwrn boys during the summer. It is an idea I have many times thought of, but could not see how to bring it about. I have had on my mind the death of poor Philip Davies. son of William, Lodge Hir, and grandson of one who was familarly known Lettuce (or Lettuce Fawr." I believe we used to call her in our school days). However, Philip was of a younger generation of school- boys than I belongod to; he became a soldier in the Grenadier Guards, a member of the Glamorgan police (stationed at Maesteg I be- lieve), was ordered to re-join the colors, went out to Africa, and was killed in his country's service at the battle of Graspan. Whatever our opinion on the war question may be, we can all join to respect the memory of those who have done their duties aa soldIers. Could we, as old boys of the parish, subscribe a sum of money sufficient to place a memorial window, even a small one, in the old parish church, the churchyard of which contains the remains of dear ones to most of us. "If this could be brought about, I would suggest that we have it unveiled on any date between August 7 and August 14, as being a most convenient time, probably to the majority, and all might afterwards adjourn to a luncheon and have a convivial meeting of some kind. As far aa I can I would gladly co-operate in any way, and would make every endeavour to be present." PARISH COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Thursday evening last. Alderman Bevan was re-elected chairman for the en- suing year, and Rev. E. R. Jones, Bryndyfan, wa.s re-elected vice-chairman. Mr. D. Wil- liams, Tirshenkin, was appointed overseer for Upper Llansadwrn, and Mr. J. Davies, Bryn- morlais, for Llansadwrn Lower, for the en- suing year. The reply of Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode as to a bound copy of the charity reporta w^s considered, and it was resolved to obtain a copy for use of Council. It was resolved also to procure a oepy of the list of tenements in the parish, the land tax of which has been redeemed. Llwyn- bwch footpabh was reported upon as being proceeded with, and the footbridges on Park footpath, as not being put up owing to ill- ness of contractor. A special meeting will be held to consider the new valuation list.

BARDDONIAETH. PENILLION A gyfansoddwyd ar achlysur priodaa G. E. T. Protheroe, Ysw., a Miss Lewis, Llysnewydd, ger Castellnewydd Emlyn, dydd Iau, Ebrill 17eg, 1902, gan un o'r deiliaid. Nid da bod dyn ei hunan." Duw a phob daioni." Trech dau nac un." "Anrhydeddus yw priodas yn mhawb." i. Myn'd yn mlaen mae'r byd yn hwylus, Swn priodi yma thraw, Dathlu'r wledd sydd yma heddyw, Swn magnelau glywir draw; I Drewem fe ddaetn y dwymyn— Twymyn cariad, pawb a'i gwyr— Yn mhalasdy gwych Llysnewydd, Cafwyd balm i'w gwella'n llwyr. II. Y tenantiaid heddyw welir Oil yn llawen ac yn lion, Ac am fod eu meistr hynaws A chymares ger ei fron; Llawer boneddiges siriol Fu'n llygadu am gael hwn, Ond Miss Lewis, o'r Llysnewydd, Ga'dd y fodrwy gytan, gron. in. Mawr ddymunaf, o fy nghalon, I'r par ieuanc- wr a gwraig— Cariad pur i'w sicr uno. Cariad cadarn fel y graig; Ac 0 bydded o'r briodas Wych etifedd cyn bo hir, Hwnw, fel ei dad yn gywir, Yn ardderchog feistr tir. IV. Bydded y briodas yma Yn wych addurn i'r holl wlad, A symbyliad i hen lanciau Sy'n diraddic yr ystad: Gwerd eu meistr tir mor ddedwydd Baro iddynt hwy'n gytun, Ddweyd yn gryf a phenderfynol, "Llawer gwell yw dan nag un."

LLINELLAU I REILFFORDD NEWYDD PENTREGWENLAIS, LANDEBIE. TON-" LiLi Ion." I. Pe bai'r heD. deidiau'n adgyfodi 'N aiwr nili gallent lai na gwenu; Canu wnaent yn lion a hoew Wrth wal'd y tren ar ben Caegarw. O mor falch byddent hwy, O mor faloh byddent hwy, Am fod maanach mor flodeuog, Ac mor fywiog yn y plwy' n. Cyn bo hir daw Pentregwenlais, Yn ail i Ferthyr fawr neu Dowlaia; Llawn gweithfeydd y bydd yn fuan, Motor cars yn nghyd a'r trydan. o mor falch 'r ydym ni, O mor falch 'r ydym ni; Ni raid ini wedyn ffwdan, 'Nol cael masnach yn ei bri! in. Brickyards mawr fe wneir o'r bryniau, Pyllau glo yn nghwm Peodau Gweithiau alcan geir yn rhesi, A'r gwaith calch ar bwys yfactri. O mor falch, &c. IT. Aeron Thomas a'i gwmpeini— GwJr yr aur yn llawn haelioni; Iddynt hwy gwnawn ganu clodydd, Am gychwyniad gweithiau newydd. O mor falch, &c. V. Bendith fawr i Walia dirion Ydyw aur ei phendefigion; Nid ei gadw maent mewn coffrau— Anturiaethant ef ar weitbiau. 0 mor falch, Ac. VI. Y mae ganddynt drefnwr medrus, Diwyd wr yw Mr. Davies; Deall gwaith y mae'n rhagorol, Er caelliwyddiant i'r dyfodol. O! mor falch, &e. VII. Gyda'r gwaith, nerth braich a chalon, Mae'r anrhydeddus Mr. Drummon', Pob peth er hwylnau uiasnach, Nid yw meistr byth yn grwgnaoh. o mor falch, &e. VIII. TX11 5J ? am bris resymol Haeada n meistr gael ei ganmol; B Cawdor gwiwlon, Byddwn iddo n ddeiliaid ffyddlon. 0 mor faloh r ydym ni, °J m.or .falch 'r ydym ni .Nl raid mi wedyn ffwdan 'Nol cael masnach yn ei bri. MART REES CDyffrynferch j. Pentregwenlais.

PENILLION BYRFYFYR. i. Deunawfed o fis Ebrill, Cychwynais at fy ngwaith, Fel caaoedd o rai eraill Ar wyneb daear faith. o bentref Pontarllechan, Yn foreu gyda'r wawr, o herwydd 'roedd fy nghoesau Yn myn'd rhyw bellder mawr. Yn myn'd rhyw bellder mawr, Yn myn'd rhyw bellder, o herwydd 'roedd fy nghoesau, Yn myn'd rhyw bellder mawr.' II. Ond pwy, yn wir, a'm daliodd Wrth gareg number 3, Ac yn y fan a'm cododd, Ac wedyn ffwrdd a ni; Ond Jim, y eaer, ac Evan, A'r cobyn cyflym Dick, Fe reda fel y Satan, A chynt oa na fydd guide. A cbynt os na fydd guick, &c. nr. Ei berchen yw'r contractor, Sef Mr. Price, Queen-square, Aoyn y gweithiau copor Mae fanddo lawer share Pan oeddem gerllaw Twrci, F. glywem ddirfawr swn, Sef gwyr 'Spaen yn gwaeddi Wrth weled rhyw faloon. Wrth weled rhywfal«ont Sec. I IV. Yn delpyn yn yr eithyn, Arynys G dre'rwaun, Fe ddaeth o Garegcegin Mewn noswaith draw i 'Spaen A Jim a'i cododd fyny Yn fuan, mown disguize, Cael myn'd ag tf i Gymru, Yn ol i Mr. Price. Yn ol i Mr. Price, &c. v. Fe'i cariwyd i Langadog— 'Rhwn gawd tu draw i'r dw'r, Gan Dick, y cob godidog, Heb gadw fawr o stwr A Price oedd yno'n derbyn Y tlws awyren fraith, Yr hwn oedd wedi disgyn Yn 'Spaen heb arno graith. Yn 'Spaen heb arno graith, &c. VI. Chwi soniweh am eich cycles, Ac am eich motor claer, Beth am awyren gynhes I'ch cario drwy yr aer, 0 lenydd Caregc g:n, Gerllaw Llanrlilo Fawr, Yn gynt na Dick y cobyn I 'Spaen o haner awr. I 'Spaen o haner awr, I 'Spaen o haner awr Yn ngynt na Dick y cobyn, I 'Spaen o haner awr. Pontarllechan. PELAGius.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS. + ABERAVON AND PORT TALBOT NOTES AND NEWS. rBY "BAMBLER."J Lord Jersey has respectfully declined the offer of Aberavon to make him an honorary freeman of the Borough. He says. that he has done nothing "special" to merit the honour. In his Lordship's judgment this may appear so, but Aberavon has been so sadly neglected by a want of initiative in its landed proprietors that the work which Lord Jersey has set about doing in the de- velopment of the Beach shows enterprise which stirs the hitherto sluggishness of the Borough in this direction to activity, hence the Corporation's desire to "return thanks." His Lordship, however, will perform the ceremony of opening the new Esplanade and Pier in Whitsun week, when the Mayors of Cardiff, Swansea, Neath, and Cowbridge and the Chairman of the local District Councils are to be asked to be present. The event is likely to be a red-letter day in the history of Aberavon. One wishes, however, that it was possible for his Lordship to drive to the Beach over a new approach. The present approach through the narrow, con- gested streets., to say nothing of the class of buildings encountered on the way, is anything but what it should be to such a beautiful beach. His Lordship knows that, as he has been making inquiries as to the progress of the proposed new access from Pentyla. Certain it is that unless a new access is opened up., the Beach will not be patronised by the better class of people, who reside outside the district, and one can hardly ,expect any important buildings to be erected on the Esplanade until the facilities afforded by a new road are in sight. The Town Coun- cil should hurry on their scheme without delay. I Aberavon's proposed new gas works are going to top JB15,000 in expenditure, and the work must be undertaken if the town and district are to have an efficient gas light. The present condition of things cannot remain,, for the gas served out is dis- graceful, both in the matter of illuminating power, quality, and pressure. There is some railing in certain quarters as to the cost of the proposed undertaking, but the difficulty must be faced or other persons must step in and fill the breach. Had the proposed new works been undertaken ten years ago, as advised by competent engineers, a consider- able saving would have been effected, but that fatal word, "procrastination," was brought to bear, and the ratepayers will now .have to pay heavy for their representatives' shortcomings in tJie past. The question of music for the Beach in the shape of a brass band has for the pre-1 sent been shelved, the Town Council having rejected the terms offered by the Volunteer Band of £5 5s. for performing once a week during the summer months of June, July, and August. What is badly wanted in Aber- avon is a \own band similar to those in other towns, and which would not be fet- tered with military regulations. One would have thought that during the summer months a capable band of, say 12, performers would receive in voluntary subscriptions alone sufficient to recoup them for their services. Here, again, although Wales are a music- loving people, they are a long way behind small towns in England in the matter of town bands. Go where you will in an Eng- lish town there is the town band, either playing in the public park or in the prin- cipal streets during the summer months. I understand that the reason given for a charge of £5 5s. per evening was that the conductor was only prepared to play his full band of 30 performers. By dividing it, it would cause jealousy. A band of 30 performers would, no doubt, make a very fine band, but a dozen capable performers would cer- tainly be better than no band at all. For an expenditure of 30s. per evening, a decent band of 12 performers ought to be got to- gether. Other towns can do this, why can- not Aberavon produce such a band? As the Beach develops, this difficulty will, I ven- ture to say, be got over. Competition will spring up, and then the Beach will not suffer from want of music. The Constitution Club are determined not to be behind in the matter of celebrating the Coronation festivities. They have de. cided to expend a sum not exceeding £5 in decorating the exterior of their handsome building in Station-road. By all accounts to hand the May Day Horse Show to be held at Aberavon on the 8th May, promises—with fine weather—to be a great success. Over jE70 will be offered in prizes. The Mayor and his bride returned from the honeymoon on Monday evening last. They were welcomed by pealig bells and dismal weather. The Mayoress announces that she will be "at home" a! Devonshire-place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There was no truth whatever in the state- ment made by a contemporary that his Wor- ship journeyed to Rome. The Mayor's portion of the honeymoon was spent at Bath, with a few days' sight-seeing in London thrown in. The opening of the Esplanade and Pier is going to be the occasion of a great gathering of influential people; anyhow the Corporation are going t<o leave no stone unturned to make it so. Everybody who is anybody in the town and district is to be invited to the ceremony, which the Earl of Jersey has graciously con- sented to he the head. The School Board met on Tuesday, but there waa no business of interest; "trans- acted. Are we too fond of sporP" was the sub- <a h °/ a sPir^ec^ debate at the National schools, Aberavon, on Tuesday evening, be- tween the Port Talbot and Aberavon Debat- ing society and the Briton Ferrv Debating Society. Aberavon took the negative side. and Briton Ferry the affirmative. The chief speakers were: for Aberavon, Messrs. Brooks and Bailor- and for Briton Ferry, Messrs. Fred Williams and Mansel Hunter. I have been given a glance at the Margam Cricket Club fixture list for thp coming season, and I must congratulate the commit- tee and the club on arranging such—for a young club—an excellent lot of fixtures;which includes home and home matches with Llan- elly, Neath, and Swansea II.. and a host of other local clubs. The beautiful grounds of Margam Park are always an attraction, and a. first-class club match on its green sward will make them all the more so. ABERAVON COUNTY POLICE COURT. (Monday.—Before Messrs. D. R. David (in the chair), J. M. Smith, Edward Davies, and Lewis Lewis.) The Secretary of the R.and S. Bay Railway Co. Summoned for Permitting Drunkenness. Mr. H. S. Ludlow, the Secretary of the R. and S. Bay Railway Co., was the nominal defendant at the police court on a charge of permitting drunkenness at the refreshment rooms attached to the Cymmer Station of his company on the 23rd March last. Mr. Trevor Hunter prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr. Edw. Powell appeared on behalf of Mr. Ludlow, and pleaded guilty.— Constable Walter Sparkes gave evidence to the effect that on the evening in question (Sunday) he saw 53 men enter the refreshment rooms, and all, with the exception of four, remained in the rooms for 25 minutes. When they came out one man, named Samuel Mor- gan, was drunk and could not walk without assistance. He called the manager's atten- tion to the fact, but Mr. Dewick said he had not noticed the man. In mitigation of the offence, Mr. Powell said that he had con- ferred with some of the directors, and they were anxious to assist the police in conduct- ing the rooms in an orderly manner, but their task was no easy one. In future, the directors had decided to close the rooms al- together on Sundays, and he hoped under the circumstances that the justices would dismiss the summons or inflict only a nominal penalty.—In reply to the Chairman as to whether it was the intention of the company to apply at the next licensing ses- sions for a six days' licence only, Mr. Powell said that his company had considered that question, and the only difficulty in the way of such an application was that should the rooms be closed at any time, and an hotel licence applied for in the neighbourhood of the rooms, it might affect the granting of a seven days' licence. However, if the justices were of opinion when the time arrived for renewing the licence, that a six days' licence only was desirable, the company would offer no objection.—A nominal fine of Is. and costs was then imposed, in all, £2 5s. 8d. A batch of school board cases by School Attendance Officer Matthias, of Glyncorrwg, and a couple of drunk cases were next dis- posed of. Non-payment of Rates. Wm. Lucas, described as a dyer, of Bridge House, Port Talbot, was ordered to pay sums of £2 3s. 8d. and £1 17s. 6d. arrears of raffs due to the Margam Urban District Council and the Overseers within 14 days. Trivial Assault Case. Richard Davies, of Carmarthen-row, Port Talbot, was summoned for assaulting a boy, named George Price, of the same address. Davies said that he only shook the boy for calling him bad names.—The case was dis- missed.

NEATH & DISTRICT- [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] NEATH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the above Board was held on Tuesday, Mr. Edw. Davies occupying the chair pro. tein. The following were also present: Messrs. D. Hopkin Jones. E. K Bevan, Ll. Howell, J. H. Mdore, Rev. Z. P. Williamson, W. H. Earlden, Jno. John, R^es Jenkins, Rev. Jas. Edwards, E. Law, Rd. Jenkins. D. EUas. A. S. Gardner, Dr. Jones, D. E. Hopkins. G. U. Jenkins, S. B. Davies, C. V. Pegge, M. G. Roberts, H. P. Charles, J. Edwards Vaughan, Edw. Davies, W. Rice Evans, Wm. David. Ll. Griffiths, D.1. Thomas, H. Walsh, D. E. Jones. Jas. Pro- ton., W. D. Jones, Rev. Hy. Hughes, and Dl. Evans. Mr. Edw. Davies moved the re-election of Mr. Hopkin Jones to the post of chairman. The mover said Mr. Jones had carr ed out his duties very efficiently, and under his guidance the business had been comducted in a very satisfactory manner. The Rev. Henry Hughes seconded ,and said he had hoped to have had the pleasure of proposing the re-election of Mr. Jones, who had been efficient, punctual, and courteous in the chair. The motion was carried unanimously amidst applause. The Chairman warmly thanked the Guar- dians for tihe renewal of their confidence, and expressed the hope that. with the assistance of the members of the Board, the business would be carried on to the satisfaction of all conoerned. Mr. Wm. Howell proposed that Messrs. Ll. Howell and E. Evans Bevan be re-elected vioe-chairmen. In doing so, he alluded ttO the loyalty to duty which had been displayed by those gentlemen.. The Rev. Jas. Edwards seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. The Assessment Committee was re-elected, with the exception that; Mr. S. B. Da^ip9 was substituted for Mr. Thos. Williams (GIyu Hieath), who had expressed a desire to retire- Mr. Dd. Thomas thought Cwmavon should have representation on the committee, as it was largely interested. On the School Attendance Committee being appointed and a. Cwmavon Guardian pro posed, the question was raised whether the representative of a parish which had a school board could sit on the School Attendance Committee. The Chairman: Has Cwmavou a school board? Mr. S. B. Davies: Yes, and a very lively one, too. The Chairman: I did not think that Cwm- avon was so far advanced in eduoation. A communication from the Local Govern- ment Board in reference to festivities for the inmates of the Workhouse and of the Cottjage Hospital in connection with the Coronation was ordered to stand over until Nte next meeting. The Chairman. Mr. LL Howell (vice- Chairman), Mr. Wm. Howell, and the Clerk were appointed to attend the Poor Law Con- ference at Abergavenny, on June 5th and 6th. The Finance Committee reported that a joint meeting with the overseers of the Neath Parish had been held, and it had been agreed to recommend uiat the superannuation of Mr. James Allen, the retiring rate collector, be JE93 15s. Od.. in respect of the rate col- lectorship, and £29 2s. lid., as late vaccina- tion officer. The first-named would have to bo paid by Neath Parish, and the last would fall upon the common fund of the Union. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said strict rule had been adhered to in fixing the amount. It was gratifying to add that the overseers of Neath were fully satisfied with the result. The Rev". Henry Hughes, in seconding, said he would be very glad if he could retire upon such a pension. A report was read from Mr. Bircham, Local Government Board Inspector, in which he alluded to the unsuitability of keeping chil- dren at the Workhouse, and pointing out that the proper place for them was the Cottage Homes. Miss Mills, replying to a question, said there were 15 children at the Workhouse now, but several of them were only there temporarily. A report was presented by the Committee of the Board, which had visited the Institu- tion for the Deaf and Dumb, and like insti- tutions at Swansea. NEATH BOROUGH POLICE. Alleged Cruelty to Calves. Bethuel Heycock, butcher. Taibaoh, was charged at the Neath Borough Police Court on Monday—before the Mayor and borough justice*—with cruelty to three calves on tihe 9th, 10th and 11th insts.—Head Constable E. Lewis said he visited the Cattle Market at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, tihe 9th. He found three calveg lying in a pig pen without food or bedding. He returned at midnight, and the same conditions prevailed. With Inspec- tor Jones, he again went to the market! at 10.15 on Thursday morning. The calves were still lying on the cold. bare stones and were evidently in want of food. They were re- moved to a stable at the back of the Full Moon. where they were fed. They were not claimed until 10.30 on Friday. Head Con- stable Evan Lewis visited the defendant's premises later in the day, and found the calves there slaughtered.—Inspector Jones gave corroborative evidence. The evidence for the defence was to the effect that Heyoock purchased the calves early on the morning of the 9th. As he had to leave Neath by the 8.16 a.m. train, he aaked Councillor George Clarke to look after them. and pointed them out to his son, to whom he had wired to come and fetch them. Councillor Clarke did not do this, and defendant's son took home to Taibach three "different calvee." The mistake was not discovered by defendant until late on the Thursday evening, and on Friday morn- ing he sent for the calves left in the market. —Corroborative evidence was given by Coun- cillor Clarke, John Evans, cattle-dealer, and Philip Heycock, son of the defendant.-The magistrates thought it desirable that copies of the telegrams which passed should be pro- duced, and they adjourned the case for a fortnight. Another Charge of Cruelty. Dd. Lewis, farmer, of Graig Trebanos. Pontardawe, was charged with cruelly ill- treating a bullock by leaving it tied up in the Neath Market on the 9th and 10th inst. without providing it with food, drink, or bedding.-Head Constable Lewis deposed to defendant admitting that he had gone home forgetting all about the bullock, which had been 23 hours without food or water.—The Mayor said thatl the animal, through defen- dant's carelessness, had been cruelly neg- lected. A fine of 10s. would be imposed. He thought it was high time that people coming to the market should learn that that place was not provided for them to leave animals in. Are Footballers Paid? David John Flaherty, a well-known local footballer, was summoned by his wife, Eliza- beth Flaherty, for persistent cruelty. Mr. A. J. Jeffreys, who appeared for the defen- dant, said the latter was willing to take his wife back, but she told the justices she would never live with him again.—Complainant said that her husband had beatten her in bed when her fcaby was only five days' old, and that on Saturday week he had punched and kicked her.—Cross-examined: She ad- mitted pawning his best suit of clothes. She had pawned hers to get things for him, and he would go away and spend money on foot- ball, while he demanded the best of every- thing. She received £ 1 12s. 6d from her husband's "gaffer" on Saturday week, and left the house. There was a little bread and some butter there. She did not come back until two o'clock next morning when he fetched her from the house of a neighbour.— Defendant admitted striking her with the flat of his hand once. He had only pushed her before that. She pawned his clothes, al- though he had only kept back 3s. a week for pocket-money.—The Mayor: You only kept back 3s. a week and you were in the habit of going away footballing?—Tes.—Mr. Jeff- reys: His expenses would be paid.—The Mayor: I thought that no one was paid for football in Wales.—Mr. Jeffreys: I am sure your worship does not mean tihat. (Laugh- ter.)-A separation order was made, defen- dant to pay 129. 6d. per week towards the maintenance of his wife. ORGAN RECITAL AT GWYN HALL. Lovers of music had a rich treat on Thurs- day night in last week in the organ recital which was given at the Gwyn Hall by Mr. T. J. Dennis, A.R.C.O. The proceeds were in aid of that most useful institution, the Neath Nursing Association. Mr. Dennis gave his renderings on the magnificent Gwyn organ with all his accustomed true feeling and charm, and was deservedly applauded. Solos were most acceptably given by the fol- lowing, who are pupils of Mr. Dennis: Miss H. M. Llewelyn., Miss Annie Jenkins, Miss Lily Cripps, Mr. Edw. Clarke, Mr. Gomer Treharne, and Mr. Harry Arnold. A duetb, which greatly pleased the audience, was contributed by Messrs. G. Treharne and H. Arnold, and truly notable performances were given by the Eicelsior Glee Society. NEATH COUNTY COURT. (Friday-—Before his Honour Judge Bishop.) Re Chas. Henry Trueman.—Mr. Trueman. who is a bankrupt, applied to the judge for an order upon the trustee to hand over goods, hich applicant alleged belonged to his wife. Mr. Hawke, representing the trustee, op- posed. The applicant made strong protest against a bill of costs being piled up, whieh would have to be paid out of his estate. He had a scheme, which, if he was allowed to develop, would give all the creditors their money in fuli. Mr. Hawke asked that 'lie hearing of the application might be adjourned. His Honour granted this, reserving the question of costs. The Sugar was Damp. Before Judge Bishop and a jury. two actions were brought by Skewen grocers to recover damages suffered through the Great West'ern Railway Co. failing to deliver a consignment ot' sugar in merchantable condition. Mr. Hugh Jones., barrister-afc-law (Cardiff) (in- structed by Messrs. Thomas and Thomas) appeared for the respective plaintiffs and Mr. W. Smith, of Swa nsea, represented the defendant company.—Dd. Williams, grocer, of the Crown Stores, Skewen, who claimed £ 12 18s. for seven bags of sugar, said the bags were wet and dirty, and appeared to have been loaded into a r.ruck, the floor of which was covered with a layer of wet husks. —Philip Charles, haulier, corroborated.— Fredk. J. Hussey (Pockett and Co.) said the wagon was handed over to the G.W. Railway Co. at Swansea in good condition.—Thomas Williams, manager of the Skewen Co-opera- tive Society, said the sugar was greatly re- duced in value.—In defence, it was argued that the sugar, though damp, was not much damaged.—Mr. Tustin, grocer, Swansea, said the damage had been exaggerated greatly. -The jury found for plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs. Evan-Jones, Skewen, was awarded £ 9 8s. 9d. for damages to sugar. Claim by t'he Great Western Railway Co. The Great Western ailway Co. sued John Williams, tea and provision merchant, Ystal- yfera, for the value of two casks of butter, which it was alleged had been delivered to the defendant. The amount claimed was 96 Is 8d. Mr. W. P. Smith, Swansea, repre- Piesentjed the plaintiff company, and Mr. Edw. Powell was for the defendant, who de- nied that he had received the goods. His Honour, in giving judgment for the defen- dant, said it was quite possible that the rail- Way company's servants had made a mistake.

TAIBACH. MARGAM URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The annual meeting of the M rgam Urban District Council was held at the Council- room, Taibach, on Monday afternoon, where there were present: Messrs. T. Gray, Edw. Davies, Evan Davies, Dd. Davies, Wm. Davies, LI. Howell, Dl. Wellington, Jas. preston, Win. Thomas, Edw. Howe, Thos. Jones, G. T. Daniel, G. Lipscomb, Thomas Thomas, and the Rev. T. Howell. Mr. Thos. Gray was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. D. K. David was elected deputy-chairman. The usual committees were next appointed. A letter was read from the Local Govern- went Board, sanctioning the re-appointment of Mr. W. F. Bishop as Inspector of Nui- sances for the ensuing year. A notice of motion was set down on the agenda paper in the name of the chairman to make application) to the Local Government Board for their sanction to borrow £ 10,000 for the purposes of electric lighting, but the motion was withdrawn for the present. The Council's seal was affixed to a Govern- I ment Board rate for the next six months at Is. 9d, in the E. An agreement was sealed with the Port Talbot Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., for a supply of water to their new works, as also to an agreement with Miss Talbot for easement for water mains. Mr. Godfrey Lipscomb was appointed the latie Mr. H. W. Vivian's successor as a trustee I of the Ken fig Corporation property. A licence to store mixed explosives was granted to Messrs. Vivian and Sons. other routine business was trancacted.

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PONTARDULAIS [Ih THE DRUID."] It has been said that everything comes to him who waits—provided he waits long enough The saying has just been verified in the parochial history of Llandilo-Talybont; for after an agitation extending over rather more than a dozen years, the apostles of progress have been gratified with a clear vision of the consummation of their efforts in the matter of parochial reforms. At last! After mnch scheming and many com- promises, the passing of the Public Lighting and Watching has been safely piloted over the reefs of an obstinate, perverse and powerful opposition. The unique geographical position of the village has been, and will be, a serious drawback to the successful propagation of questions of parochial reform in Pontarduiais. But this handicap is as nothing compared to the uncompromising attitude adopted by the agriculturists of the district towards any improvements suggested by the villagers. And yet those worthies pose in the political arena as Liberals and Radicals. Liberals and Radicals indeed Never did Tory cherish more Conservative ideas than do the farmers of Llandilo-Talybont. Still, progress must prevail in the end, and one cannot but hail with unalloyed delight the decision taken by the ratepayers of Pontardulais last week. The Parish Council of Llanedy exercises juris- diction over no unimportant division of Pontardulais; and this Council some time ago adopted the Lighting Act for a certain section of the parish, but, pending the settlement of the same question in the parish of Llandilo-Talybont, the matter was then allowed to remain in abey- ancci for the nonce. Now that the Act has been adopted in both parishes, it is hoped that the two councils, working conjointly, will be able to promulgate a scheme for the public lighting of Pontarduiais that will give universal satisfaction to the bulk of the ratepayers, and that will redound to the credit of the much.abused councillors. No definite scheme has as yet been decided upon and I trust it will not be deemed heresy on my part to suggest that the united councils should go in for a splendid scheme for the electric lighting of Pontardulais. Encourage not monopolies, but let private companies further their own interests if they so wish. Let this be the first movement of the united crusade; other reforms will follow in its wake. The meeting held at the Board School on Saturday evening was exoeptionally well-attended, and the keenest interest and enthusiasm was evinced during the proceedings. Mr. Thomas Davies, Birch Grove House, the worthy chairman of the Parish Council, presided. In his opening remarks he explained the objects of the meeting. The lighting question had long been before the ratepayers, and lately the Parish Council, conscious of the futility of any attempts to pass the Act for the whole of the "parish, had sub- divided the parish into a section, and ha.d clearly defined the limits of a proposed lighting area. The question, therefore, now concerned only those ratepayers residing within this prescribed area.—District Councillor Tom George thereupon at onca moved tha.t the Act be adopted for this eection of the parish.—Mr. Thomas Williams, Woodville House. Tynybonau, seconded.—As Mr. George remarked, the pros. and cons. of this question were thoroughly known to the rate- payers, and it would be idle recounting them.— Messrs. John Michael and David Hopkins wanted to know if an estimated cost, of the scheme could be given to the meeting.—Mr. Roberts, the clerk to the Parish Council, said that no particular scheme had as yet been adopted—nor,indeed, any scheme at all—no reliable estimate could be given just then. Mr. Jonah Evans then moved as an amendment that the meeting be aojourned tor a time in oruer that proper and reliable estimates could be prepared. He was not opposed to the scheme, but he was not prepared to go in for great expense.—This amendment was really ridiculous. seeing the question had already been put off for about 14 years.—On being put to the meeting it was found that not a single vote had been cast for the amendment—not even the proposer and seconder voting for it; and the ratepayers present deserve a word of commendation for their treat- ment of it. The time for some definite and decided action had surely come at last, and the voters were determined not to be fooled any more.—Messrs. W. Jones, Wm. J. Griffiths, and Ed. Jones having made some more or less relevant remarks, Mr. E. M. Ciason Dahne, solicitor, moved that the question be now put.—Mr. John Griffiths, LIany- rafon, seconded.—Accordingly bh. Davies took the vote and the figures declared ;by the chair- man showed that 90 had voted in favour of the scheme, and that there was one dissentient. The figures were received with acclamation. There were a number of opponents of the scheme present, but as they lived outside the limits of the lighting area, they were not allowed to record their votes.—It was alterwards resolved that the Parish Council should summon another general meeting of the ratepayers as soon as they had prepared schemes and estimates for consideration by this meeting. This concluded the real business of the meeting, but the ratepayers were evidently on good terms with themselves and with everybody else, tor they Uttve a patient hearing to Mr. David Davios, who brought forward a complaint about the state of Oakfield-street, whicu is in a really execrable condition, especially in wet weather, as the majority of the scholars attenuing the Board Schools have to toddle along this thoroughfare. But where lies the remedy f Councillors Tom George and Samuel Williams explained that the Distiiot Council would only take it over conditionally. Mr. Williams advised that a collection should be made in order to defray the first coat of its lepair, and that the District Council should be then asked to take it over. This is not the only road in the parish that requires repairing. Tynybonau andCoedbach, to mention only two, are iu quite as bad a condition. One of the speakers on this question, full of volubility—and other thing" I-created a deal of merriment by his concluding speech, which was characterised by one or two specially-blended Dillonisms.—The meeting then dispersed. Two errors crept into this column last week. tl cuppose I better say they crept" in order to maintain my dignity and self-respect as a "Cambrian" correspondent). Error No. 1.— Mr. John White, assistant overseer, was not paid £15 by the Parish Council. The Council only ordered the said cheque to be paid by the overseers. Error No. 2.-The Pontarduiais Annual Fair and Entire Horse Show will be held on 1 uesday, April 29, and not on April 22nd, aa stated by me. My apologies are due to those gentlemen concerned, and these corrections, will, I hope, readjust matters. A boat syndicate has just been formed here, and already one noble vessel may be seen riding at anchor on the Longhor. It is probable that a regatta will be held here in the summer, and the excitement, already keen, will be fanned to fever heat by such an event. The Druid was invited to the trial trip of the Dixie Tummas," but as he had not then completed his insurance negotiations, he deemed it advisable to postpone the voyage. It has not been definitely decided yet whether the "Dixie Tummas" or "Forest Hall" shall accompany the Mayor to the coronation festivities either noble vessel would fully maintain the dignity of the occassiou. It is with regret that I have this week to chronicle the demise of one more Pontardulaisite. I refer to the death of Miss H. James, Lliw Crossing, which took place at her residence on Friday morning last. The deceased young lady, who was only 28 years of age, was held in high esteem by a lai ge circle of friends. The inter- ment took place on- Tuesday afternoon at St. Teilo's Churchyard. Miss James was a sister to Mr. Charlie James, foreman platelayer, and amongst the many beautiful wreaths which bedecked the coffin was one trom the Pontardu- iais statiou officials.

GOWER OPENING OF A COAL YARD AT OLD WALLS. Mr. Geo. E. Gordon, M.E., Penclawdd, has lately had a coal yard, laid out on his property at Old Walls. The yard was opened for business on Monday last, and. in. conneo tion therewith, Mr. Gordon invited those who had been employed by him, together with a. few. friends, to a supper at the Grey- hound Inn adjoining. About 20 sat down to a capital spread provided by Mr. and Mrs. Brockie. After the cloth had been re- moved, Mr. John Jones, Elm Tree House, Old Wallst one of Mr. Gordon's oldest tenants, was appointed chairman. Raving briefly re- turned thanks, Mr. Jones complimented1 Mr. Gordon on his business enterprise, and pro" posed his health, which was seconded, in a few well-chosen remarks by Mr. J. Williams, Llwynderw. Mr. Gordon, in reply, thanied the company for the very kind manner in ¡. which they had received the toast, and hoped that the coal yard would be well patronised. Mr. Thos. Williams then obliged the com- pany with a song, "Break the News to Mother," which, was well rendered. After a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, and also to Mr. and Mrs. Brockie, A most enjoy- able evening "8 brought to a close by sing- ing the National Anthem.

I PONTARDA" E DISTRICT COUNCIL. î At a meeting held on Thursday, the 17th inst., (the first meeting of the Board's se- cond year), Mr. Daniel Jones moved that Mr. John Griffiths be elected chairman, but no one seconded the resolution. Mr. Thomas Jones proposed that Mr. Her- bert Lloyd be chairman, thereby following the usual precedent established by the Board that the vice-chairman of the previous year be elected to the chair. Mr. Johns seconded the motion, which was carried with the single dissentient of Mr. Daniel Jones. For the vice-chairman Mr. Daniel Jones again proposed Air. J. Griffiths. but with the previous result that no one supported the proposal. Mr. Jordan was proposed and seconded, and duly elected. After the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, the standing orders of the Council were passed. The same members as last year were elected to serve on the General Purposes. Cwmtwrch Waterworks Joint, Pontardawe Hospital, Finance, Housing, and Commons Commit- tees. Forge Fach Right of Way.—Councillor Jno. Johns proposed that; the legal expenses in. curred in the action Jones v. Morgan as Surveyor to the Council in connection with the Forge Fach right of way be declared special expenses on the Parish of Rhyndwy- olydaeh.—Mr. Wm. I.Tenkins seconded the motion, but the resolution was lost. The ex- pense, although the Council jon the action, amounts to upwards of £ 130., and will there- fore be paid out of the General Expenses Fund. County School Representative.—A notice of motion, standing in the name of Mr. Dl. .Tones, proposing that Mr. John Griffiths be elected on the Governing Body of the. Ystaly- fera Intermediate School wa-> ruled out of order, as the vacancy had not yet been de- clared. Notification of Phthisis.—Mr. Pliiver in- tended moving that the above disease be among the notifiable ones, hut it was deemed advisable to postpone the matter for a month. Increase of Wages.—Once more Mr. Daniel Jones appears and moves that each workman employed by the Council be given an increased wage of 6d. per day.—Mr. John Griffiths seconded.—This was again lost, as it was evident to the majority that such a resolution was interfering between the en- gineer and the employes of the Council, aud that some of the men were entitled to more wages than others. Besides, wages were be- ing reduced in many branches of industry at present, and it is only twelve months since the workmen of the District Council had an increase. Disposal of Refuse.—The question of sca- venging the Rhos, which has for some time been under consideration, was at last settled by asking the inspector to make arrange- ments with the present contractor for Allt- wen to do the work. WATCH COMMITTEE. The Ystalyfera. Watch Committee wished to have the lampposts at Ystalyfera painted, the streets named, the houses numbered, and a better water supply. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Mr. Herbert Lloyd, who has been chairman for thirty years, was again elected chairman, the only dissentient being Mr. ill. Jones. Mr. Hodgson was re-elected semor vice- chairman, and Mr. Player the other vice- chairman. Committees.—The same members were elected for the following committees: Visit- ing and Finance, but there was a change in the Assessment Committee, Mr. Wm. Jen- kins, Mr. Owen Powell, and Mr. Dl. John being replaced by Messrs. John Griffiths, Michael Mark, and Dl. Jones. Review of Paupers.-It was intended by Mr. Jones to move that a review of the pau- pers be held, but on the suggestion of the Chairman,, the matter was postponed for three months to give the new officers a chance of getting into the work and knowing the circumstances of all the paupers. Doctors' Repo.rt.-Dr. Thomas read his quarterly report, and dealt with the recent outbreak of small-pox at Ystalyfera. Al- though, he said, they were practically free at Ystalyfera, the fact that the disease had broken out at St. Thomas made him anxious as to the future. Dr. Griffiths stated there were no zymotic diseases under observation at present, and the general health of the locality was good. Housing Committee's Report.—The report prepared for the Council was ordered to be printed and distributed to the councillors, so as to place them in a favourable position to discuss the subject at the next meeting. Improved Tra;in. Service.—It fwijil be of interest to the inhabitant^, of this place as well as the Valley generally, that on and after May 1st the Midland Railway Company have decided to Irun their trains in less time between Swansea and Brynamman. There is also a prospect that the afternoon train now run on Saturdays only into Swan- sea will be put on every day. This would be a very great convenience, as at present there is no train between the 1 and 5.30 p.m. ZOAR CHAPEL. On Sunday, services were held in connec- ttion with the re-opening of Zoar Methodist Chapel. The chapel has been partially re- built and thoroughly renovated inside. The Revs. Barrow Williams and Prytherch preached to crowded congregations at all the services.

GIVING CREDIT TO WIVES. Three judges in the High Court were occu- pied some hours last week with a case, the lesfeon of which we hope will lio j be lost upon our readers. As an outcome of domes- tic disagreements, a compositor of the name of Brett, living at Ipswich, advertised last August that he would, not be responsible for his wife's debts. On the day the adver- tisement appeared he called on a local draper with whom the wife had been in the habit of dealing, and gave him a copy. Notwith- standing this notice, which was repeated subsequently, she was supplied with goods s w on credit up to November,, and the husband was then sued in the Ipswich County Court for the amount— £ 6 4s. The judge first of all proposed to "split the difference," but when this suggested compromise was refused by the defendant he gave a verdict in favour of the plaintiff for the full sum. This deci- sion has been reversed on appeal. The plain- tiff, instead of getting the amount of his claim, will have to pay costs—-a not incon-< j siderable addition to his loss. To supply a wite with goods after a definite notice from her husband that he will not be responsible, is always a risky business, unless, indeed, the wife has means of her own. It is especi- ally risky when, as in this case, there is no eT.ence to show that the husband is not willing to provide all necessaries.

SOUTH WALES MUSICIANS. The 48th quarterly meeting of the Incor- porated Society of Musicians (South Wales section) was held at the Royal Hotel, Swan- sea,, on Thursday, members attending from Cardiff, Newport, Morriston, Merthyr, Swan- sea, etc. Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., pre- sided. Three new members were elected, and the next meeting was fixed for July 17th at Penarth. Mr. Fricker, of Swansea,, read an able paper on "Early English Composers," which was followed by an interesting discus- sion. Votes of thanksj were passed to the chairman and Mr. Fricker.

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EAST CARMARTHEN. LLANDOVERY. LBY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ENTIRE HORSE SHOW. The annual entire horse show in connection with the Agricultural Society was held in the Casle Yard on Thursday in last week, and proved a great success. The "entrants" were somewhat on a par with those exhibited in last year s show. The secretarial duties were admirably performed by Alderman C. P. Lewis, of Llandingat. Appended are the awards: — Best cart stallion: 2 Carmarthenshire Sktud Co. s Monitor Iii. ^Carmarthen- shire Stud Co. s Buccaneer III. I Best cart stailion fnoti exceeding 15.2 hands): 1, Mr G Lewis, Cilwaun, Salem, AH" RCA' .;t0P^ 2> Mr' L- Lewis, Alltygaer, Llandilo, Warrior Boy." Best roadster, calculated to iret" carriaim and saddle h„„es. 15 h„»ds high Ld L Mr. Jones, Penllwyn, Llanddewibrefi, "Capsicum"; 2, Mr. W. Evans, Bailybedw, Senny Bridge, "Union Jack"; he Mr. John Jones, Green hill, Lampeter, "King Flyer. 6 Best cob under 15 hands high: 1. Mr. J Jones, Llandyssul, "Woodcock"; 2, Mr. Jno. •Jones, trainer,. Llandilo, "Llandilo Wonder" h.c., Mr. B. Davies, Tvclvd, Beulah. "Beu- lah" Emperor"; C" Mr. H. Morgan., Llwyn, Royal Combination." Best mountain pony stallion (not over 124 hands high): 1, Mr. Tom Williams, Olehfa. LIangadock, "Brigand"; 2; Mr. D. Rees Cwmclyd, "Merlyu III." 5 BOARD OF GUARDIANS. This board met; at the Town Hall on Friday fen h a v,u8ban IV»e-Ei. £ Llwj nybram, being in the chair, pro. tem There was a good attendance of members. Appouitment of Chairman.-This meeting being the annual one. the appointment of cnauman was proceeded with. Mr ,'ThMP'^alairr;ee1eL^OPO'ed that «ndrMr?hBIS,"S.o2T,T.P'r5 seconded, Mr. Tudor Lewis (L anfadock"' moved as an amendment that llr. D. Davies, of Rhy- blid, be appointed. \f1- TV^liai" (Caio) seconded. honnnr I- havingr declined the chred M ''om'"atlon, the Chairman de- clared Mr. Thos. vVatkins duly elected bnt before quoting the chair, he said that' Mr. Watkins was one of the best chairmen they could have. n rV f«Ufdffr -Jo oes: ExcePt youself. ffc i AT! 1 W ?i"th WALE8.—In returning thanks, Mr. Watkms considered that the work of the chairman as well as that of the members, was rendered very easy through having such an efficient staff of officers. They cou d boast of having the best officials of a Board of Guardians in South Wales. He was not, therefore, surprised that some of his friends should covet the position to whick there was a certain amount of honour at- tached, Mr. David Davies said he had never coveted it. Mr. T. Watkins replied that he did not mean his remarks to apply to Mr. Davies. He knew he did not. ,i>TiCu;C^airmen-~ Messrs. David Davies (Rhybhd) and Rees Lewis (Brownhill) were re-elected vice-chairmen. Treasurer's Report.-The report of the treasurer showed a balance in hand of £ 101 0s. 8jd. Master's Report.-The Master reported that the number of inmates for both weeks was 21, as against 20 in the corresponding weeks of last year. Vagrants for the first week, 51, as against 34 during the same week of last year; second week, 41 as against 62. Re ieving Officer's Report.-The report of the Relieving Officer showed the number of paupers relieved for the week ending April 10th., to be 271, at a cost of £ 44 Is. Od., coin- pared with 278, cost JB42 17s. 6d., in the cor- responding period of last year. For the week ending April 17óh, 271 cost JBM 16s. Od., com- pared with 278 cost jMO 3e. "The House" tariff for "Paying Guests." — Some discussion took place as to the mode to be adopted with regard to people who had money to pay for lodgings, but were unrtblø to obtain same, and who brovghj tickets from the police, showing this to be the case and applying for admission to the House. For some time past the plan has been to charge them 6d. a night. The Act on the point, however, is very stringent, and to the effect that where application is made for admission to the casual wards and the appli- cant found in possession of money, the same is to be taken over by the master and handed to the Board. The Board here have never administered the Act in this light. It was decided to charge a sum not exceeding 9d, per night. Assessment Committee.—A considerable amount of talk took place over the appoint- ment of the Assessment Committee, the same being one which must not consist of more than twelve members.—The Clerk, at che re- quest of Mr. E. Milner Jones, read the list of attendances for the last year. as follow; David Davies 8 James Rees 7 Thomas Watkins 7 Tudor Lewis 7 Thomas Evans "V. 6 John Davies 5 John Jones 5 Kees Lewis 4 J* P. C. V. Pryse-Rice 3 Wm. Evans (Caio) 3 Judge Bishop. 3 R. Campbell-Davys 1 On the proposition of Mr. E. P. Lloyd, tha name of Mr. R Campbell.Davys was struck: out, and Mr. David Morgan, of Talog, was elected instead.—It was suggested also by Mr. David Morgan, that Mr. John Williams should be placed for Llanfairarybryn, but the Chairman pointed out that it would be an impossibility without striking out the name of someone else.—Mr. Tudor Lewis said he and the other guardian for Llangadock who had sat for the last; year, would resign their seats in favour of the other Guardian for Llangadock who had not sat, namely, Messrs. E. P. Lloyd and W. Davies. He hoped the other parishes would follow their example. The Chairman did not think it would be wise policy to substitute new names entirely, and advocated the retention of those ab pre- sent on the committee, which course was adopted. School Attendance Committee.-It was re- solved that this committee should consist of all the members of the Board including representatives of school board districts. Notice of Motion.—Mr. T. Williams (Cwm- llynfill) gave notice that he would move at the next meeting tihat the hours of meeting be altered from 12 to 11 a.m Railway Valuations.-A good deal of dis- cussion took place with reference to the sup, plemental valuation listB prepared in accor- dance with the returns of Messrs. Eves and Sons, tihe well-known experts. It appeared that all the parishes, with the exception of Llandingat (within) agreed. This body wrote that they considered the present not a suit- able time for the re-valuahon of the rail- ways. The list, howerer' referred back, the Clerk pointing ou': that the work of Messrs. Eves was always of a satisfactory character, and was seldom upset on appeal. LLAN'DOVERY DISTRICT COUNCIL. This Council sat subsequently, the business, for the most part, being of a routine char- acter. REV. D- EUROF WALTERS, B.A., HOME FROM THE HONEYMOON. The Rev. and Mrs. Walters returned here on Jfonday evening, being met at the railway statios by several members of his congregation and S' arraD<red for a special brougham, pair of horses, to convey the newly- wedded pair to their new home. Along the route groups of townspeople greeted them with cheers, 7 o'clock a meeting was held at Salem Chapel tor the purpose of welcoming the yonng couple, and presenting them with gifts. The meeting having been opened with prai-e and prayers, Mr. E. Williams, E.O., ore of the deacons, took the chair, and explained tbe object and nature of the gathering. Before proceeding with the presentations, the chairman called upon Miss Flossy. Rees, of Gloucester House, to present Mrs. Waltere with a handsome bouquet, which the little one did in a most graceful vny.. After this, Miss Evsr?. ''ha Union, presented Mr. Walters, on behalf of th* Band of Hone.