The Cambrian

NEATH. Dennie Regan, High-street, Neath, was on Monday fined 5s. and costs for begging. William Bendle, married, Hermon-road, Skewen, broke his leg on Thursday at Bryn- coch Colliery, near Nea-th, through a fall. At Neath on Monday, Slamuel Davies, 3, Allen's-court, was fined 10s. and costs; and Matthew Griffiths, 5s. and costs, for drun- kenness. Arthur R.-eJ, Ao. 34, Gasworks-road, Xeath, was sunmjoned at Neath on Monday, fOT exting'iishiflg the public lights on Janu- ary 1st, and teas fined 12s. including costc. I At Neath on Friday, David Williams, grocer, Sooth Abbey, paid 10s. and costs tor leaving a horse and cart unattended.- Thomas Day, haulier, Swansea, paid 2s. 6d. aud coets ica: dnving without lights. At N-at-h on Thursday John Plant was charged with refusing to do his task at the Workhouse. H* boro the charge quite calmly, and v-hen told that he must go down for a. ironth's hard labour he thanked the magis- trates, and added — "It will help me to tide over the winter, -Thanks." A dinner was held at Crots Keys Hotel, Skewen, 011 Thursday night, in connection with the District Collective Regalia visit of the R.A.O.B. Amongst those present were Knights LewiF (Iolo Morganwg Lodge), Rombach and Routiedge (Cambria.), and Dr. e D. L. Jones LD. L. Jones' Lodge). Knight Evans (Victoria Lodge) presided, and Knight Wm. Lewis, Swansea, sp>oke. Messrs Gamble, Aubrey Thomas, Chris. Grey, Tom Rees, and W. Beynon contributed to the harmony- A big crowd id expected at the Neath For- ward Movement Hall on Saturday evening, when a free concert is to be given under the an spices of the Senior Bible Class. Mine. Thomas (Llanelly), Miss Ethel Dunstall (Neath), Miss Fricker (Swansea), and other well-known artistes will take part, and an Thomas (Llanelly), Miss Ethel Dunstall (Neath), Miss Fricker (Swansea), and other well-known artistes will take part, and an exceptionally good concert, is therefore an- ticipa.ted. Mrs. Herbert. Eccles (wife of ths High Sheriff) had been announced, but the sad bereawment which has just occurred n her family renders the fulfilment of her pro- S

I LLANDOVERY. BOWDDWRETTES. (By "Dyfri.") On New Year's Day the town junior hockey and football teams journeyed to Liandilo. In each caoe the Liamdikxites proved victors. In the football match the scores were eight points to three, but Llandovery had very hard lines in losing. In fact, two of the forwards lost the game for them by bad play near their own line. The hockey game was also a. good one. the iinal score being four to three, a very even tussle. The Llandiloites were th bigger lot of players, and could hardlv be calied juniors. A certain restaurant keeper must have come to the oooclusdon that Llandoverians have vigorous appetites. Man-v resolution have been made for the New Year, particularly abstinence from drinking and smoking. Already some have been rescinded, and the tempter has snared its unfortunate victim. The hockey match arranged between Car- marthen. and Llandovery for Saturday last did not come off, the former being unable to Taise a team. These continual "postponements" tend to make the pastime lose a number of enthusias- tic supporters. But this is not Llandovery's fault. ConciatuAatioas to D. J. Wager (ous- tQ&ifitti) a»d J. Morgan (Vtali), upon, tbeir selection in the West eleven against the East. They are certain to play with credit to themselves and the club they represent, But surely more places should have been. allotted to the Llandovenans. who. as a club, would, in my humble opinion, be quite ad formidable as the selected West eleven. Bad representation again en. Mr. C. Michael, of the Llandovery Bank has in his possession a sketch ot Lkuadtovery as it was in the year 1820. Good new-s the rates are on the decrease. The poor rate at present is Is. 8d. in the L, or a drop of 6d. since the previous half- vear. Nevertheless the rates for the year total 6s. lOd. in the -C. Things are looking up in the "paper" line at Llandovery. We have po less than half- a-dozen stationers here just now. The restoration of Llandingat Parish Church is going along slowly, but- nurcly. How we miss the sweet bells of 'Dimgat. Who said the Llandingat Young Man's Guild was not a progressive body? The committee have jiist put in a billiard table in the rooms. TLIE railway bookstall is once more re- opened, and the only marked difference is the style of oap worn by the boys. It looks more military, and don't the lads "fancy themselves" in them too The time for holding the Petty Sessions has been citanged from 11 o'clock to 12 noon. We shall have no contest in East Car- marthenshire, so Mr. Abel Thomas must feel 10 a. contented mood. "l^rge number of Llandoverians jour- n^yea to Carmarthen on Friday. Sc-r-e were witnesses, whilst others had the mris- or une of being summoned on the jury, i W.° i ,ari<I no fees! No wonder the 1 r °° 60 glum upon their return. Even the whole police force in the Llan- dovery on were summoned to th^ Quar- ter Sessions. -Nevertheless, no advantage was t«Aiv?n o their absence. Good. Mr. l>hm\ EI^; Pantglas, delivered a Very pracucii speech at the dinner given Vthe Blari»s te^ntry last week. His TNrks were l>" agriculture and amongst ?Vthings he advised every farmer not TO g°\for too li-'U' h land. L;i*-t J^rdav evening two "toffs" were perceivedI up If igh street, ing to the HaJl. or, of them was over- heard to re^Ssrtc 1, e L. they keep the church now. course /lP meant the seT- vices, which held t!irrv.. ^biltat the church restoration in proceeding. Never- theless, it was a "bull" all -he samae. I It is rumoured that tbe male v<e party may compete at the f<)rth- 9, e^ddfod »t Seamy Bridge. The test -g .-Worthy is the Lamb," and the prize £ ^0.

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1 ELANDOTERY TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meetirrg of the Llandovery Town Council was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr. J. | ( V. Pryse-Rice, Liwyny Brain (Mayor). There were also present -Aldermen T. j VPatkins, Tycerrig (Deputy Mayor) C. P. Lewis, Llajodingat (ex-Mayor); D. Saun- ders Thomas, Belmont. and J. R. James. Albert House; Councillors D. T. M. Jones, Nantyrhogfan T. Roberts, Crown Stores T. Phillips. Proton Court: D. PerrXt, Waterloo Housp: S. H. Price, Trafa'gar House Daniel Jones, Rtho-sybedw F. Wall, New-road. and J. Evans, Castle-street together with the Town Clerk (Mr. JI. I Alfred Thomasj. LORD /'AWDOR S yrORE HOUSE. A lettn was read from Mr. D. W. Drum- f mond. the agent of Earl Cawdor, in reply to the Council's letter asking his Lordship s terms in, the disposal of the store-house .t the corner of the Meat Mark-rt Builctiag. I acknowledging the plans and specifications ot th^ proposed alterations to the .\I<¡t Market, and informing the Council that ,<; they were only general repairs and not i structural alterations, he could not see the ne cessity of obtaining Lord Cawdor's views, but would be glad to give a tenancy of it to the Counci1, which would be the best ar rangement for both sides. Mr. J. R. James We might have had a more favourable reply if the original p' ms had been adhered to. Mr. Roberts: I thought he was asked to sell it. The Clerk Yes, that is so, but he wou;d not entertain it. EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC. The Clerk submitted the report, of the Highway Committee held on the z&th tilt., which stated "that as the Surveyor had Ie. ported that the Cefncrug-road was in a bad state owing to the haulage of timber from. Cefncrug Wood, that he should be author- L ized to do what was necessary, until the i present meeting." In reply to a question, the Surveyor stated that the tenant bad carted some branches to fill up the "ruts" in the road, but at the expense of the Corporation. Mr. J. R. James suggested and moved, thtt the Surveyor see that the road was re- paired, and send his hil1 of expenses to the owner or contractor, whichever was respon- sible. The Mayor agreed with this view. Mr. C. P. Lewis It may raise the large question as to whether they were liable for extraordinary traffic or not. Mr. J. R. James: One of them must t ay. Mr. T. Watkics: We would not be justi- fied in spending a large sum of money un- til the haulage was over, but only sufficient to make it passable. Mr. T. Rotberts seconded Mr. James' proposition Mr. D. S. Thomas asked the Council to I confirm what the Committee had done. I Mr. C. P. Lewis said he would go further than that. He thought it was the Council's duty to see the road was made passable. The Mayor: Previous to this extra- ordiaary traffic, was the road in sufficient good repair for ordinary traffic? The Surveyor Yes, sir. The Mayor: Then apparently this extra- ordinary- traffic must have injured the load very much. Mr. Roberts: Two or three years ago, something like £7 was expended on the I road by the Council. MT. James' motion was unanimously carried. I ROUNDABOUTS TO BE ON THE STREETS AGAIN. The next business on the agenda was Councillor T. Roberts' notice of motion that (1) All resolutions relative to the round- abouts be rescinded, and (2) That they be allowed to erect on the street,. At the request of Alderman Lewis, the resolutions bearing on the question were read out by the Clerk. The first minute, dated 14th November, 1904, was to the effect that all applications for the erection I of roundabouts he oolMKJerPcf at a, specially convened meeting-, and that the fee for the use of the open space be 50s. (inclusive of water) for two days. The second minute was dated 15th October, 1905, and was to the effect that an application irom- Mr. Dantar was refused, and that roundabouts must go to the fair field. Mr. C. P. Lewis raised a point- of order, contending that six months must elapse be- fore the last resolution could be rescinded. The Mayor ruled against Mr. Lewis. Mr. Roberts then proceeded with the first part of his motion, "that all resolutions relative to roundabouts be rescinded." Mr. J. R. James seconded, and the same was carried. Mr. Roberts next proposed that round- abouts and shows be erected on the open space in Broad-street subject to the super- vision of the Surveyor. Mr. D. Morgan seconded. Mr. C. P. Lewis said he was bound to oppose the motion. If it was right to op- pose the grant a few years ago, it was equally right to do so now. When they re- fused the permission before, Councillor Rol)erts was present and did not demur, and he failed to see why he had made such a complete soininersault, unless he was taking time by the forelock, because of the coming election. Mr. T. Roberta said he was surprised that Mr. Lewis should hit below the hdt in that manner. Mr. Lewis (proceeding) marked that they had gone through the merits of the case time after time. The inhabitants re- siding in that particular district had peti- tioned against the erection of roundabout-s in the streets. The masters had complained, and there were instances where bullets had been known to go through windows. The Warden was one of the biggest ratepayers in the town, and deserved some considera- tion. If anyone ^ompliised of the nuisance, the shows would be shunted away, and the Council, perhaps, fined for permitting a nuisance upon their own premises. If they had no place to put them in, it would be different, but they htH} the fairfield for such purposes. Personally, he did not think that roundabouts were a great boon to the town. The proprietors thereof rather took monev away from the town. and upon these reasons he. objected most strongly to the motion, and moved as an amendment that j such permission be not granted. It chd not require a seconder. Aid. Watkins: Mr. Lewis had just said an amendment requires no seconder. The Mayor Certainly it does. Mr. D. T. M. Jones said he was not going to second the amendment, but to ask Mr. Roberts to alter the latter part of nis motion. The Mavor said he must firstly ruie the amendment out of order, because there was no seconder, and secondly make a suggesion that if the latter portion of the motion w:.s carried, it would somewhat taike the power out of the hands of the Council. It placed the Surveyor in a rather invidious position indeed. Mr. J. R. James suggested that the motion should be amended as follows: "That permission be granted for round- j H i I'Mits and other fair shows to erect in the open spaces in the town for two clear days subject to the consent of the Council." Mr. Watkins pointed out that applications came citen, at a hour before a fair, and did not tlunk it would be a convenient suuBnon the whoiei Council. It had better be leftTa Committee. M*. D. T. )1. ^OIl€s Yes, a Committee of two or three. .Mr. Roberts ultimately agreed to his ntotion beiog amended as Miows "That permission be granted to proprietors of roundabouts and other fair shows to erect on open spjacea in the town at such times as may be decided upon by a Committee ap- pointed bv the Council." The Mayor: I dodare the same carried. Mr. Lewia: But not unanimously. The Mayor (smilingly): 1 am sorry for that. Mr. J. R. James moved that the whole Council act as a Committee, three to form a quorum. Mr. D, T. M. Jones seconded, ami this was agreed to. COOKERY CLASSES. Aid- D. Saunders Thomas announced that the Cookery Classes held in November last for 14 days, and conducted by an instruct- ress under the County Council had proved most successful, and as there w« a sum of money in nand after payment of expenses, the Committee had hancfed it--to tha-pnpus jfg.& eodali j

IT lH BM ■ A ill jm. sm> i jfaWr lioni fwlra in ;r plio. A PI A sudden chill, contact with disease germs during n| perspiration, dirt in a cold-crack or small abrasion, and skin H trouble. Neglected chatings, chaps/' I weakness, are all likely to lead to ttN cold sores, or cuts may also cause more serious disease in the shape of festering o. taa wounds, ulcers, or itching sores, and BB even chronic eczema is often traceable to neglect in the early stages of a simple affection. Zam-Buk, a balm made of the gums and juices of rare medicinal herbs, is Jm the ideal application for skin at this season. No ordinary ointments or salves, concocted from ¿ rancid aninial^ never give lasting satisfaction—the sort I Such coarse and harmful preparations j of satisfaction that is undoubtedly got tB from rubbing in Zam-Buk. So pure are the vegetable juices in M Zam-Buk that they sink deep into the MB) pores, permea-ting all the minute !M "machinery" of the tissue. Zam-Buk tB first expels all that is retarding the every-day work of the skin. Having; Bw done this, and stimulated the natural t)9 functions to normal activity, it helps to I replace the injured or diseased parts by thoroughly sound and healthy tissue. As the applications of Zam-Buk are con- tinued, all itching and inflammation aie quickly allayed. Burning sores cease to tor- ture, ulcers and eruptions dry np and grow less, and in the end, thanks to Zam-Buk's ideal method, all disfigurement is for ever banishorl, The Zam-Buk treatment can reasonably claim to be a revival of one of the lost Arts of the old Greeian days, when proper care of fVia akin VM tN As the applications of Zam-Buk are con- tinued, all itching and inflammation aie quickly allayed. Burning sores cease to tor- Nt ture, ulcers and eruptions dry np and grow less, and in the end, thanks to Zam-Buk's ideal method, all disfigurement is for ever banishorl, The Zam-Buk treatment can reasonably claim to be a revival of one of the lost Arts MB of the old Greeian days, when proper care of fVia akin WAil I Zam-Buk is invaluable for eczema, ulcers, soalp diseases, ringworm bad legs, pimples, gores, piles, chapped hands, sore faces, cold sires, chilb- lains, chills, cold in the boad, cats, festerings, poisoned wounds, etc. Of all chemists or post free fom the Co., Red Croes-st., London. E.C., for 1/lj or 2/9 per box (2/9 box contains nearly four times the 1/1^). FREE BOX. | Hare vou tried J Zam-BukP If not, | send this coupon Jt j Id. stamp to Za'.n- j Bnk Co., 15 Greek- j street, Leeds, for a j Dainty Free fcample Box. I "Cambrian" § Jan. 12th, 1905. j I 'r.. 'j 410, I 0 "V^ u 11 1 1 —- • • RU, B i T

HORSE fAIR FIELD. Mr. D. T. M. Jones asked, that in view of the shows, etc., being erected am the streets, would the owner ot tne fairfieki take it over from the Council? Mr. Roberts replied that the owneT woula be perfectly willing to take over the tieid in March. (Hear. hear). ~~Mr". D. Morgan moved, and Mr. Perrott seconded, that it be handed over on the 26th March next. Mr. C. P. Lewis said they should not lx in a hurry to give the field up. as there were a. number of sheds erected there by t.ic Cor- poration. Mr. Roberts: I am quite indifferent, but of course, the sheds can be taken away. Mr. Lewis: But where are we going r store them? Mr. D. T. M. Jones said the storage ques- tion would not be a difficult task at all- Nc doubt they could have part of the Farmers' Hall for that purpose at a moderate rent. He moved that the matter sand over unil March 9th, to see what arrangements cou'd be made in the interval. Mr. J. R- James seconded, and the Clerl. was directed to make enquiries. AMBULANCE CLASS. A letter Avas read from Police-Sergeant Deans, the secretary to the Town Ambul- ance Class, informing the Council that lo members had passed the examination, and requesting the Council to make the necessary application to the County Council for a grant in support of the working expenses. Vlr. D. S. Thomas proposed, and MT- v P. Lewis seconded, and it was carried, that the application be made. MEAT MARKET RENOVATIONS. The Council for some considerable time sub- sequently discussed the suggested renova- tionis to the Mpat Market- Building m private. » LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightlv meeting of this Board was held at the Town Kali, oa Friday test, under the presidency of Alderman 1. vVat. kins, Y Berllan. On the proposition of Mr. DI. I>evris, Ynisbcd", seconded by Mr. R. Thomas, Mafoking Villa, a hearty vote of t.hanks was accorded Mr. Pry, Rice, Llwyny-Brain (the Mayor of the borough), for his geneiro^itv in distributing a Ia,)-ge quantity of prune beef amongst. the poor resident at. Llan- dovery. The Master reported as follows :— Dec. 21.—Mr. Charles R. Perkins Miss Perkins, lato of Tonn, but now of 29, Aylesbury-road, Brynmill. Swansea, eem presents of tea and sugar to the female in- mates of the Workhouse; two ounceS of tobacco to the smokers, and mince pties. oranges and biscuits for distribution amongst them. Dec. 24.—Mrs. Macfie. Borthwick Hall. Midlothian, sent her usual CliriMmas letters and cards to the inmates, and MrP- R Eva.ns. Ll-anfair Gramge, sent a large quan- titv of cake. Dec. 25.— The inmates had their annual Christ-mas dinner, for which they beg to tender their thanks to the Guardians. Aid. Watkins kindly graced the proceedings with his presence, and acted as carver. January 1st.—Mrs. Jeffreys Owen enter- tained the inma,tes to an excellent dininer, aiud presented each with appropriate gifts of tobacco, sugar, tea, etc. January 1st.—Mr. Jalm Jones, Tinker, Stone-street, sent a "Genoa cake," weighing 81b«.. to the inmates. A vote of flunks was unarimously p.issed to each of the donors. The tender of Messrs. T. and W. Williams for five tons of Cerrigbwlbach stones, a.t 6s. 3d. per ton. was accepted. In accordance with motion. Mr. n1. Thomas (Llettyrliaflaeth), moved, and Mr. Dl. Lpwi." (Ynisborde). seconded, that the commission paid to rate collectors foT col, lection be reduced from ninepenou to iseven- pence in the £ .—After considerabl discus- sion., which comprised several suggestions, it was agreed tliat the matter be adjourned for a fortnight, in order tha.t the Okrk might prepare a statement showing what the collectors have earned during the past 'hree years, as well as the assistant over- seers1 of the several parishes. T'hc Master (Mr. D. Evans) reported as foll,oiN-s:-F Irst week. inmates 25. against- 24; vagrants 30, against 25. Second week, inmates 26, against 22; vagrants, 66, against CAIO RATE COLLECTOR SENTENCED. Rees Daws, Oadwg&n, Pumpsaint, a5»'s" tant overseer a:rd rate-collector for the parish of Caio, Llandovery, was charged at Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions on Friday last with having embezzled at various dafes and in several amounts the sum of £ 154 10s. 7d., collected by him in respect- rates. He was also charged with the falsi- fixation of accounts, «TK1 pleaded "Not guilty" to all charges. Mr. Stanley Griffith JOCKS appeared for the prosecution and Mr. J• Lloyd Morgan, M.P., for the defence- One of the jury was objected to by counsel for the defence, and had to retire. Evidence was given of the deficiencies by the overser. and several ratepayers gave details as to specific items, whilst Mr. Piighe Jones, the Local Government Board district auditor, expla-irted the shortcomings in the accounts presented to him for audit- ]n September, 1904, the auditor received, a m«dical certificate from the defendant s-tat- in,g that he had not been in a fit state of health to carry on his duties, and he resigned the office in May last, after having served the parish for twenty yeans. Defendant gave evidence in his own clo- fence, and attributed the deficiencies and macctiracis in his accounts to his inability toO attend to his duties owing to ill-health. He also said that his brother-in-law and another young man used to collect the rates for him. although all the receipts were in his handwriting, but he did not suggcest any- thing a,gainst those two men. The two wetie not present- in court. His suggestion was that the money, which ho had nnl- into a drawer at home, had been stolen. The Chairman Do you mea-n to say that your relations came to vour hoosejind tAok the money away from the drawer ?—No, Dot my own relations. Was the drawer locked?—I kept one key, and I did not know of another key which fitted it until I found it out Later* on. Had voll lost- any motiey from the drawer before?—I had lost JE20 from the drawer in 1904. Did you -give any information of the loss to the police :-Xo. Have you ever, before coming into the box to-day, suggested that the money was taken from youT drawer?—Y'es. To whom?—I am afraid of telling plainly to-day. I did not want to tell people about home about my affairs. I told some of the witnesses here to-day, mv wife, and eotneof her relations. Did you tell that storv to the auditor?— No. Do you suspect anv relations?—I dOIit. want to say here about the relations. T cantnot prove anything, and I could not say any more. All the monev I had was put in the drawer. After a lengthv hearing d-c-fendant was found guilty. Tn passing sentence of six months' gaol the Cha.irma.n said he was exceedingly sorry to see a man who had hitherto borne a good character placed in such a positxTn. In hifl opmm.!). the jury had no alternative but to J return the verdict tliey had done, although he had been moot ably defended. LLANDOVERY AMBULANCE EXAMINATION. On the 18t.h December last, an ex»mina- tion of the Town Ambulance Class, was hold under the rules of the St. John's Ambulance Association, by Dr. W. Black Jones, Llan- gammarch Wells. The instructor of the class is Dr. J. S. Rosser (Llandovery). Eighteen, members sat for eaxmination. and the examiner liighly complimented both the instructor and the secretary (P.S. Deants), upon t.h4" intelligence and knowledge shown by the class. He expressed a hope that the two teams from Llandoverv would compete at the next- Whit-Monday contests. The of the examination was received by Sergeant De-ams on Monday, and the report is as follows :— Certificates (lo).—Messrs. Arthur Rich- ards, Km gs-road Raymond Jones, Bradford House; Rhys W. Price. Plasvdderwen; Edgar Evans, Cilycwm Mill; David Evanis, Ia^riybiyn; Jamcs. R. James, Medical Ha.ll; Cyril Parry, Lower-street • David Jones, outfitter, Kirug's-road; Jacob Jones, King's- road George Anthony, Stone-street; Care- dig Evans, Tanybryn; John Ma'or, High- street and George Morton., Erakine House. ^Vouchers (2).—P.S. William Roblin, Llan- gadock, and Mr. John Prioe, schoolmaster, Myddfai. "Medallions (3).—P. C. David Davies, Llandovery; P.C. E. J. Reynolds, CEfy>twm: and P.C. D. J. Davies, Caio. LLANDOVERY THEFT: SESSIONS. D. Thomas (41), labourer, and D. H. Frost (24), cattle drover, both of Llan- dovery, were charged at the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions on Friday last with steal- ing £150 in money, the property of Wm. Griffiths, tailor, Llandovery, between the 6th and 12th November last. Mr. Lleufer Thomas appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., for the de. fence. It. was stated that Griffiths's mo titer had received over JB200 as compensation for the death of her husband in a. colliery explosion in Glamorganshire. She then went to live with her son at Llandovery, taking the money with her in cash. She died intestate, and Griffiths became possessed of the money, which he kept ia a drawer in his kitchen. He became addicted to drink, and amongst his boon companions during his carouses were the two prisoners. The Latter stayed at Griffiths's house one night, arid.the money was afterwards —' whilst Frost soon attracted notice by having a deal of gold in his possession, and by purchasing cattle in the district. The Court adjourned till 10.30 on Satur- day morning. RESUMED HEARING AND VERDICT. The hearing of the case was resumed at the Quarter Sessions on Saturday, before Mr. Arthur Lewis. An important element in the case was the evidence given by the police of conversa- tions shouted between the prisoners from their respective cells, amd overheard by the police. The" conversation had the apparent object of agreeing upon a common storv to meet the suspicious circumstances of the case, but, unknown to wiem, it was all over- heard by the police. Prisoners were found guilty, arad each sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. TABERNACLE BAXD OF HOPE. A competitive meeting, in connection with the Tabernacle Band of Hope, was held at the Vestry on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr. Thos. Griffiths, College- :í)"Id. The proceedings were very interest- ing and successful. Miss M. J. Thomas (senior certificate Trinity College of Music). Rock Cottage, acted as accompanist, whilst the adjudicators were :—Reading, Miss John, College-road amd Miss A Saunders Williams hymn tune. Mr. Isaac Harries and Mr. J. Williams. Reading competition: 1st, Miss Sarah Davies, Pamtycelyn 2nd, Mr. J. 2*. Jones, Maesllydau; hymn tune, "Wesley," eight competed and the prizes wer awarded as follows: 1, Miss A. Saunders Williams, Victoria-crescent; 2nd, Miss Evans, Oollege- j MQd; 3rd, Miss B. Jones, Castle-street. In addition to the above, contributions were given by the* children, and Masber D. Saunders Williams. FUNERAL OF MISS ANNE REES. The funeral of the late Miss Anne Rees, of High-street, in this town, took place on Wednesday IMt, and was of a private char- acter, the mourners present being Mr. d- liam Rees, Aberavon (brother); Mr. James Rees, Ammanford (brother), and Master Oeorge Morgan Morgam., CastJe Hotel (nephew) The interment was at Llandin- gat, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Gruffydd Evans (curate). The funeral ar- rangemeints were oarried out by Mr. W. Jones, of Alma House. The deceased, who was in her 75th year, had, up to three years ago, been, head cook at the Castle Hotel for a period of 25 years. PROMOTION FOR A LLANDOVERIAN. Mr. James M. Jones, head clerk at the goods office at this station, has just been promoted as station master at Dunvfcint. Mr. Janes, who is the second son of Mr. John Jones, goods foreman at Llandovery, joined the company's service in January, 1896, and has acted as clerk at Builth-road, Carmarthen, Pontardulais and Swansea parcel and telegraph office. He was ap- pointed head clerk at the Llandovery good's office in January, 1901, and during the past five years has won a host of friends and admirers by his integrity in business and courtesy at all times. DINNER TO THE WORKHOUSE INMATES. Mrs. Jeffreys Owen, of Ystrad. has pmoe ..mors given an instance of her generous nature by entertaining the poor inmates of the Workhouse to an excellent dinner of Toast beef, with various puddings, mince pies, hop bitters, etc. The function took place an Wednesday, and was greatly en- joyed. Mrs. Owen also presented each of the females with lib .of sugar and half a pound of tea, with biscuits, oranges, sweets, etc. These indulging in the "weed" were given two ounces each. Hearty cheers were given a,t, the close. FUNERAL OF MRS. ELEANOR DAVIES. 'Hie mortal oÆ the late Mns. Efeu::or Davies, of School-lane, widow, were interred in Llandingat Churchyard on Sat- urday afternoon, the funeral being largely attended. The Rev. D. Richards, Myddfai. was the officiant at the house, whilst the churdh burial nervitae wais iOOndructed by Rev. Gruffvdd Evams (curate). Mr. George Anthony, Stone-street, acted ds undertaker. CILGWYN LoTATE RENT AUDIT. The Michaelmas haH-yea.rly rent audit of the Cilgwyn Estate, the propertv of Mr. J. P. Gwynne-Holford, wa.s held at the Castle Hotel, on Tuesday, wlien the rents were received by Captain D. Gwynne, the agent to the estate. The tenantry were entrtained to a capital dinner, prepared by Hostess Margan>

BROTHER SHOOTS BROTHER DEAD. TWO WIDOWS GIVE EVIDENCE AT COWBRIDGE. Pathetic evidence was given at the inquest at Cowbridge on Monday, into the death rf Arthur David, shot by his brother, Edward David, last Friday, Edward subsequently committing suicide. Mrs. Arthur David, widow of the mur- dered man, said that at a quarter to nine in the evening her husband went to his bro- ther's door (he lived in the next house) and knocked. Her hiisband spoke to Edward first, and stid, "Where's the ferret?" Ed- ward answered, "I have lost it." Arthur then said, "Don't tell me your lies," and Edward replied, "You ask Martin." "I see," said Arthur, "that you've got the gun." "Yes, I've got it," replied Edward. Arthur then said, "Shoot me, if you like." In reply to this Edward said nothing, "and then," added witness, "I heard a gun-shot." Her husband rushed into her house from the back kitchen, bleeding from the neck, and then ran out into the street, where he fell dead. Rachel David, the other widow, spoke to the husband of the last witness coming to her door, and her own husband going there, gun in hand. She heard the shot, and saw Arthur run down the street bleding. She herself fled into a neighbour's house. Dr. Horney described the mortal hurt to Arthur David. The front and left side of Ids throat was shattered. The muscles and a portion of the jaw were blown away. The larynx and the trachea were shattered and hanging out of the wound. It was evi- dent that it was a mortal wound. Deceased died in about ten minutes after his arrival. There was a slight scorch in tHe centre of the throat, just below the wound, showing that the gun had been fired at close quarters. It was a wonder the poor fellow lived eo long after the shooting. A verdict of suicide was returned in 'te case of Edward David, and of wilful murder in the case of Arthur David. Edward, as already stated, had served in the Boer War with the volunteers.

LLANELLY FREEMASONS INSTALLA- TION. At installation meeting of Prince of Wales Lodge. Llanelly, on Monday, when Bro. S. Watkinson was appointed W.M. for the ensuing year, the following officials were also eleoted:—S.W., Bro. C. C. Talbot: J.W., Bro. Gavin Henry; Chaplain, Bro. Rev. J. Williams; treasurer, Wor. Bro. Robert Margrave, P.M., P.P.S.G.W. sec- retary, Bro. J. C. Hill; assistant secretary, BTO. E. T. Jones; S.D., Bro. J. H. Blake; I J.D., BTO. R. W. Davies; D.C., Wor. Bro. Georgo Mercer; P.M., P. G. Stewart; charity commassianeT, Wor. Bro. R. J. Edmunds, P.M., P.G.Purs; I.G.. Bro J. Howell; organist, BTO. T. V. Rees; stewards, Bro W. P. Edmunds awd Bro. J. H. Monntgomcry; tyter, Bro.. Joo. Thomas.

FOOTBALL NOTES. (BY "GWALIA.") The Welsh LTnio<ni Committee met at Illan- elly after the Llanelly v. Newport match on Saturday for the purpose of selecting the team to meet England at Richmond to- morrow (Saturday.) It was anticipated that practically the same team that defeated New Zealand at Cardiff would be selected, and this proved to be correct, with one excep- tion, vÍ7; the substitution of Maddocks (London Welsh) for Willie Lie wellvt. The cx-Llwynypia man has often stated that he intended to retire from active football, and it now looks as if he will fulfil his state- ment. His substitute has long been in the running, and at last he lias been recogniscd. There were three candidates for the position, Trew (Swansaa), Maddocks (London Welsh), and Willie Thomas (Newport). It is quite possible that the Swansea man would have been given the position, but it was thought that lie would not have sufficiently recovered from his injury to take part in such an important game. He did not seem inclined to take any risks in the club matches against t.he Colonials and Neath, so it is evident that, he is out of sorts at present, a.nd the Welsh Selection Committee did a wise thing in leaving him out. The choice then lay between Thomas and Maddocks. The latter gave such a brilliant display in the second trial match at Cardiff that it was thought' that. he was worthy of his place in an inter- national side. He is a player of the build or his predecessor, Llewellyn. The Committee also decided to adhere to the extra back formation,. which was so successfully tried against New Zealand. I do not hold with the idea myself, but I pre- sume the Committee know their business best. One cannot tell what will happen if the English eight manage to control the scrummages, as the extra-back cannot go into the scrum. There was just a. likelihood of the team undergoing a chane^ in the for- wards. J. F. Williams having been injured. His pLace was filled by Ha.rry Watkins, who, as first reserve, lias been told to hold himself in readiness. I a.m inclined to think that Wales would not be weakened in a.ny way although Watkins has been, called upon. The. Llanelly man is always a hard-worker, and is fit company for the best. The Engrsh Committee met at Torquay the same even- ing. The team selected to represent the Mother Country does not, on papfT, appear lo be a. strong one. It will be noted that Jago, the Devon half, has been chosen to work the scrum, and there should be a, rare tussle betwatk him and Owen. I have no doubt but what Wales will prove themselves to be the victors, but it is worth noting tha-t Wales has only been successful on —» occasion in the Metropolis, in the year 1902, when the score was Walts one penalty goal two tries to one goal and a try. The most important match in South Wales circlos wa.s that between Llanelly and New- port at Stradcy. Sir John Llewelyn, l/irt., president of the Welsh Union, was present at this match. It was thought that Llanelly would not prove good enough for the Usk- siders, but the Scarlets have this season been described "The Welsh surprise packet," and they justify tha,t name, for they have brought, off some surprises this season. To beat Newport-a team that defeated Swan- sea by six points—by eight points, is a per- forma<niee which they can fed proud of. There was nothing fluky a.bout the victory, either, as the tries were obtained as the result of hard work. The Llanelly team was also somewhat weakened by the absence of Paddison, who stood down through in- jury, and his place was taken by Morris, a promising young Llangennech who gave a good account of himself. Two years ago LI an oily achieved just such a sensational victory over the Amber and Blacks. The Llanelly forwards played a. great game, and fairly outclassed their opponents, who were never in the hunt. Swansea visit the tin- plate town on Saturday week, when the Scarlets expect to make the All Whites knuckle tinder, but my advice, to them is don't be too cocksure. "There's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip." Swansea visited Neath, and played the All Blacks—the Welsh ones. The boys of I. Castell Nedd had a ground record, and they strove mightily to maintain it. but were beaten by a converted goal to nil. When Swansea go to Neath they generally get a good game given them. The Swansea three- quarters lacked attacking movements, and several chances were missed thiough this fault. Trew, who played vice George Davies, who had missed his train, was weak and could have scored on three occasions with ease. I am of the opinion that Trew will not be of much service to Swan- sea again, as his ankle will always trouble him. In the New Zealand match his foot was bandaged up in every possible way, so it seems as if he is far from being fit. yet. The Swansea backs just at present are off their game, a,nd have not recovered from the wiles of the Northern Union. Bancroft did not play up to form, but covered a multitude of mistakes by bringing off a brilliant tackle near his own line. Three parts of the game was confined to the for- wards, and the Swansea "u.ps" played a grand game. Serine was out as an extra back, and again did well in this position. Neath had a chance of reducing the margin, of points towards the close, but Howel Jones failed with the penalty kick, which was given against the Whites, and so the game ended. Cardiff journeyed to Birmingham to play Moseley, and the match was remarkable for the scoring done towards the close of the match. In the first half the Cardiffians crossed over with a lead of five points, but half-way through the second half Cooper kicked a goal from a mark and dropped another, thus giving Moseley two points' lead. Nettled somewhat by this reverse, the Welshmen bucked ui and scored three tries in double-quick time, and saved the match. Aberavon were in a scoring mood for they put on twenty-two points against Bridgend, a team that Swansea could only defeat by three points. I mentioned last week that I would give some points on Mr. Gallagher's reply to his critics, but the only question which he raises has reference to his putting the ball into the scrummage, and I dealt with that fully enough last week.

REPORTED ELOPEMENT* NEAR NEATH. INJURED HUSBAND PROSECUTES THE LODGER A strange story is reported from Neath. It is stated that a man named John Davies, a Seven Sisters collier, eloped .1;St Saturday evening with his landlady, with whom he had lodged for three months. They walked to Neath and put up rt a local publichouse on Sunday morning at seven o'clock. <:) In the meantime the husband had dis- covered that a quantity of his clothing was inissing and when prisoner was arrested P.C. Watts found the missing property in his bundle. Prisoner says he did not put it there, but that the wife did. The husband has received his wife back, but is prosecuting Davies for theft. rllC Rees's have three children. Davies was brought up in custody at Neath on Tuesday and charged with stealing the clothing. Sufficient evidence was given to justify a remand until Wednesday afternoon, the ac- cused remaining in custody. Quite a mild sensation was caused at Seven Sisters over the affair.

At Aberavon on Friday, John Davies, 21, Brick-street, Ulyncorrwg, was charged at the instance of the Neath Guardians for allowing his wife and seven children to be- come chargeable to that body. Warrant Officer Gabriel, of the Neath Union, proved the case, and P.C. Pearco deposed to ar- resting prisoner. Defendant was sent down for six weeks hard 1a.bonr.-Henry Seaburn, ordinary seaman, was charged with desert- ing H.M.S. Victory, at Portsmouth, on Dec. 18th. Prisoner was remanded to await an escort.—John Kirk, seaman, was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness in Water-street.

A Cwmbwrla child, Aubrey Roberta, five yea.rs old, was crossing the road near Cwm- bwrla tramway terminus on Tuesday after- noon when a horse and trap, driven by Mrs. Maurwaring, Gadie Mill, knocked him down. Mr. Oliver Harris. No. 287, Cannarthen- road, picked the child up. and took it to i Dr. T. G. DAVIES' surgery, Maiwelton, where I<Ka: Abekas were scwa to

-q'" SWANSEA COUNCIL. MEETING OF STREETS COMMITTEE. DUST DESTRUCTOR WOOD PAVING. Swansea Streets Committee met on Tues- day, Mr. Merrells presiding. Surveyor reported the final apportionment. for the St. Alban's-roaO. improvement. The j total cost was JB380 7s. 10d., apportioned [ thus:—West End Chapel, £51 Is. 10d.; Finsburv-terraoe Chapel, JE55 10s. Od. and houses £ 1 17s. Od. per house.—Agreed. Plans of a proposed improvement line 'n Neath-road, in front of the New Church, Plasmarl, were submitted, and it was stated the church authorities were prepared to give up 65 yards of land providing the Corpora- tion paved and kerbed, etc.—costing £50.- Other improvements connected therewith were deferred for negotiation. Surveyor reported an average of 57 tons per day dealt with at the dust destructor for December. Electricity was being regu- larly generated, and the chairman noted thit one day only was coal used. Replying to Mr. Livingston, the Chair- man said there was a palpable saving ny generating electricity, but he could not say how much. Mr. Miles asked if the price had been agreed, and he was told that the surveyor and the electrical engineer could not agrse.. The chairman thought it was high time an agreement was come to. A sub-commit c. was elected to meet a sub-committee of U'e Tramways Committee. Mr. Livingston thought the two officials should try and come to terms,—Chairman They have been trying for the last six months. The Surevyor told Mr. Corker that the:e were three tipping places and that it cost much more to haul the refuse to Gorse- road than to the dust-destructor.—Mr. Cor- ker said nothing had been done in the direc- tion of barging out to sea.—Chairman: That's coming on. The Surveyor reported that the extra 75 yards culverting of Burlais Brook would be completed in a month. Surveyor recommended the taking over of the surplus granite setts and wood blocks from the tramway works, and it was suggest- ed that with the latter High-street be wood- paved. The Surveyor, who favoured St. Mary-street or Caer-street, replied High- street could not be taken in hand at present unless the tramway track was relaid. The Chairman said that everybody would agree that the most neeeseary street, for wcod- pa-ving was High-street to the Great Western Station.—The Mayor concurred, and said that tradesmen complained of the shocking state of the street. that tradesmen complained of the shocking state of the street. A report on the most practicable streets needing repairing is to be presented by the Surveyor before a purchase is made. Answering Mr. Livingston, the Surveyor raid that there would not be much saving in repairs of Walter-road by reason of the tramway track being there on the ground that the sides of the road were more largely used. Mr. Hopkin promised to bring forward the matter of closed footpaths, and asserted that a right of way near the old Landore Viaduct had been closed, whilst l-ne Midland Railway at Morriston had blocked up several roads. The negotiations for widening the roadway nepr the Lamb a.nd Flag Inn, Morriston, were reported upon, and upon the recom- mendation of the Eif-tate Agent, it was re- solved not to entertain the price of the land asked for, but to suggest that the matter be referred to arbitration. Mr. ColwiJl was told that the Corporation had no legal power to serve notices for the improvement of Bryn-st-reet, Brynhyfryd, and he declared that it was the most dis- graceful spot he had ever visited, and did not think that ratepayers should be corn- polled to pay rates for property to get to which they risked breaking their legs. If he were the ratepayers, he should refuse to pay and bring the matter to a test.

KIDWELLY EXHIBITOR. WHY HE WASN'T ALLOTTED A PRIZE. At Llanelly on Tue §.-».y Thomas Evans,, Greenfield Inn, Kidwelly, sued the Carmar- thenshire Agricultural Society for J35, tile amount of a prize won at Llanelly. Mr. Lewis Phillips appeared for claimant; Mr. Jennings defending. Mr. Jennings contended that his honour had no jurisdiction in the matter. The society's rules made it clear that in cases of dispute the committee's decision was final. Mr. Phillips said the award of the judge wa.s also final. Plaintiff said he complied with the cond;, tion that his name should be painted on is turn-out in letters not less than an inch long. Rhys W. Harry, secretary, noticed there was a plate on the trap bearing plaintiff's na.me, but the president held it did no" comply with the conditions. The committee were of opinion that a painting on a plate fastened on to the trap 1.:v screws was not a painting on the trap within the meaning 01 the rules. Judgment was given for the defendants. t1.1 JSS

CRUSHED BETWEEN CRANES. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT AT CRUMLYN QUARRIES. SUFFERER IN A CRITICAL CONDITION. A sad accident befel a lad named J Sparks (16), on Tuesday, at Crumlyn Quarrv, Llansamlet. He was following his employment when he got between two cranes, which were at a standstill. The driver of one or them, not knowing that he was there, started to work it, with the result that the young lad was crushed between the two. His agonised cries soon brought workmen to the spot, who quickly extricated him and had him conveyed to his home at Celn, Bonymaen. 'Medical assistance was sent for, and "t w.as found that the lad had two broken ribs, one of which had penetrated the left lung and a fracture of the arm. The sufferer was m a critical condition on Wednesday morning.

LOCAL WILLS. MR. SAMUEL FREEMAN, BRYN- HYFRYD. » Mr. Samuel Freeman, of 35, Penyfilia- road, Brynhyfryd, near Swansea, who died on the 18th of November last, left estate V. the gross value of JB1,555 15s. la., including j3168 16s. 9d. in net personalty, and probate of his will has been granted to Mr. John Matinew Freeman, joiner; his brother, Mr. Thomas Freeman, who was also named as an executor of the will, having renounced pn bate. MR. DANIEL LONGDEN. COCKE'lT. Mr. Daniel Longden, of Oockett House, Coekett, near Swansea, formerly of 67, Rich- mond-road, Swansea, who died on the 9th of December last, left estate of the gross value of JB929 7s. 2d., including £429 19s. 2d. in net personalty, and probate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Sarah Longden, of Coekett House, and Mr. Freder- ick Longden, commercial traveller, a.nd Mr. Ernest Longden, of Springfield Villa, cooper, the sons^of the testatoT. I head.

SWANSEA POOR PEOPLE FED. The ninth annual supper to poor people took place at the Swansea Gospel Hall, Or- chard-street, on Tuesday night, about 3U0 partaking of a substantial repast. The helper^ were:—Mesdames Lucas, Pond, Laveachre; Sparks, Page, P. J. Lewis, H. Lewis, L. Davies, J. Davies, Hodge, —- j Davies, and Misses Sandbrook and Michael, who presided at the tables: Mr. Hands, Misses Horner, Coleman, Isaac, Price, Evans, Gibb. who assisted, and Mesdames S. Jones, Bevaji, Harries, Huxtable, Miners, Saunders, J. Evans, BeaugeT, Roslcins, Ric- hards, in the kitchen.—Messrs. R. G. Davies, Beauger, Meredith, Johns, G. arid R. Hon;d", Goodwin, F. Michael, also assisted. The hall was decorated by Mr, i, W. Rees (Skctty). Rev. and Mra. Ocmor Spelling were present throughout. Mm. Sirnp.-wn ) lent the ware and Messrs. IL Hornw aad j S. Jones were secretary and raspec

—■■ ■ mi HAS THE REVIVAL BEEN FOR- GOTTEN? PULPIT 1JLITICS AND THE GENERAL ELECTION. SAD AND SUGGESTIVE PICTURE DRAWN. The following suggestive article appears in the Ciydach Parish Magazine, entitled:—A Strange Contrast and a Lamentable Result:— Scene I: Mount Gerizim Chapel, January, 1905, 10 p.m.—A most enthusiastic revival meeting was held at the above place, when the sacred edifice was crowded with devout worshippers. The service throughout was characterised with intense fervour-psalms, hymns, and prayers and testimonies and pious ejaculations being intermingled. The Rev. X. gave a most powerful disconr-" on "Let brotherly love continue," and many bitter enemies were reconciled. Ore brother declared that he would never again take part in an eisteddfod as be did not consider this compatible with religion. This was I heartilly approved of and llli6 memorable meeting, whose keynote was love and bro- therly kindness came to a close at 1.30 Scene II. November, 1905.—The Rev. X. presided over a well attended meeting, held at Mount Gerizim Chapel, of the sup- porters of Mr. A., the parliamentary can- didate for the Division of Decapolis. The Rev Chairman, in his opening address, said he hoped the contest would be free from all bitterness and personalities, but he felt bound to say that the tactics of their opponent were mean and underhanded, and that he (the opponent) i d already shown himself a man totally unworthy of the honour which he sought, and if elected would be absolutely incapable of representing them with any credit in Parliament. The candidate, on rising to address the meeting, was well received and for over three quarters of an hour discussed the evils of the House of Lords, and the manufacture of tin-tacks, and concluded la stirring ad- dress by denouncing tne iniquity of teach- ing religion to little children in the day schools. When questions were invited by the Rev. X.. an Irishman in the galleTy said he wfelied to hear the candidate's views on Home Rule. This innocent and old-fash- ioned question led to a very unexpected j turn in the affairs nf the meeting. In a few minutes the whole place was in an up- roar, and now and again above the din and noise could be heard cries of "Home Rule is dead," "Home Rule for ever," "Irish stew," "Turn him out," "Crack his skull,' etc., etc., etc. In vain the Rev. Chairman pleaded for order and the meeting broke un in great contusion, and two policemen had to escort the Irishman home. Scene III.—Mr. Successful Matteroffact (a moral and honest man of the world), the Squire of Paidfor Villa, reads his evening paper, smokes his pipe, and drinks his ginger beer. Suddenly he drops his paper, and turn- ing to his wife he says, "It is all humbug. D'you hear, I say it is all humbug Maria. His faithful and devoted helpmeet looks up from her evening occupation of stocking darning, and nervously ventures to ask what has gone wrong. "Gone wrong," in- deed, says her lord of creation, "what are these so-called religious people coming to? You remember last January we could not get to sle.p for the singing and hallelujahs, etc. up till the small hours of the morning at Mount Gerizim, and we were delighted when the builders finished this house and we were able to move here out of the way. And now, will you believe it? they are holding political meetings in this very same chapel. This evening's "Daily Clinker" gives an account of a political meeting he;d last/night at Mount Gerizim and il,. lan- guage indulged in was disgraceful, and one poor fellow had to be escorted home between two policemen. And all this is done in the name of religion, and —i.nt thev are pleased to call "the house of God." As you know, Maria, I have never pretended tõ ba a religious man. But I am a moral upright man, a.nd have always done my best for mv fellow creatures, and when they have come around here with their collecting books for churches and chapels, I have always helped them and been pleased to do so, But no more, Maria. « true as my na.me is Mr. Matteroffact, not another penny will I give towards religious ob]0cts. Such hvrornsv 1 cannot stand—a revival meeting" 'nnd a political meeting iri the same chapel within a few months—-such inconsistency I never heard of. Small wonder that so many men in these days will have nothing to do with religion. It is all humbug, Maria. It is perfect moonshine, it is, etc., etc." And months ago and compares )t with the bitter half acquiesces, and as he talks of withdraw- ing his subscriptions from Christian and Charitable Societies she dreams of III W bonnets. The above is a sad picture, bm alas! fearfully and painfully true. And when one thinks of the glorious revival of a few months ago and compares it with the biUer strife and unchantableness of the present political warfare one is reminded of our blessed Saviour's words "His enemy came and sowed tares amovf 4 the wheat."—S. Matthew xiii., 25. "Mv house shall be called the house of prayer, but ve have made it a den of ,I thieves."—S. Matt, xxi., 13.

DEAN AND DISESTABLISHMENT EX-SWANSEA VICAR ov PROMOTION IN THE CHURCH. Dean Smith, St. David's (ex-Vicar of Swansea), writes to the press:—I notice re- marks tending towards Disestablishment because some clergy In North Wales are dissatisfied with the present order of things. I was at once reminded of statements made to me some few years ago by the clergy in North Wales which certainly gave me per- sonally considerable amusement. The com- plaint was that preferment and patronage in North Wales were to their minds so nu- satisfactory and untatr that they would favour Disestablishment as a beneficial remedy. Surely a little thought and inquiry must effectually correct such a tallacy. On gOOfl authority I have more than once heard it stated that the experience of the Church in Ireland goes to show that preferment and promotion in ;» Disestablished Church oper- ate in a totally different direction from what many imagine. Instead of promotion being more certain or professedly equitable than at present in the Church of England, the experience is that men of push and popular gifts get to the front, while those of quieter temperament a.nd of more solid worth are passed over. As evidence how far the present agita- tion for Disestablishment arises from con- scientious objection to the Church as a. system, I may quote what an ex-M.P., not a Conservative, told me a few years ago. He himself was amused how repeatedly active Disestablishers had applied to him to use his influence in high quarters on be-half r' of their relatives for promotion to benefices ill the Welsh Church. While on the plat* form they lost no opportunity of abusing and running down the Church, in private they made, great efforts to obtain in that very -same Church positions for their rela- tives amd friends.

SWANSEA POLICE COURT. TUESDAY. Before Messrs. J. W. Jones, W. Thomas, and W. Lewis, John Rees, collier, Maesteg, was fined &s. émd costs for drunkenness. Catherine Driscoll, no address, charged with riotous behaviour in High-street, plead- ed that she was willing to go to St. Joseph's Convent, and the case was adjourned for a month to give her an opportunity. There was no prosecutor in the c.1se. of Elizabeth Thomas, no address, charged with stealing 14s waistcoat pocket of Evan Revs, ;¡.1 the i-as.- was struck out. WEDNESDAY. (Before Messrs. "4 F. Richards and W, Walters.) MARY JAXK'S FOURTH. Mary Jane Williams, who had three rre* vious oonvictioiis a^nnst her, was fined 20s.; or 14 davs for drunkenness. ON E OF "C.P. S' 13 MILLIONS. Edward Laae, laboorrr, who was charged! with begging, pl*s»«i«d bt- had been 48 hours without fo»»d H. dismissed, and taloem to the CJfivtiT"* Army HDme by MT., Feathra-st/jne, rVJic- Missionary. NO PRiiiat £ OTf>B- The casw of "rlabourer* Brook street, -rriJb d mack- sttosb., reh» l £ n., frwm A* njpng of Jofad Burke, was struck ouL, thona no prcoe&i tootap-