The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Ie- CARMARTHEN CHORAL SOCIETY.—This society 3t, gave a rendering of Mendeleshons Oratorio Elijah at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the 6 members of the society, supported by a powerful orchestra—part of which was a contingent of which 0 was drawn from that of the Cardiff Alu3ical Festival —gave a very high class interpretion of the oratorio. Thanks to the energy of Mrs R M Thomas, the lsj^ secretary—aesisted by Miss Shirley Lewis-the jv< society has become as great a success as havo been jer the other undertakings with which she has identified herself. The society in fact bids fair to become a credit to the musical abilities of Carrnar- ca- then. ral WEDDING AT ST. PETER'S.—Mr D. J. Roberts, of "d II the inland Revenue, Bradford, and orly sou of Mr J. Roberts, headmaster of the Board Schools, Pontar- dolais, was rnarritd at St, Peter's, Carmarhen, o,i !?*e Thursday, th inst, to Miss Mary Gabe, eldest ie daughter of Mr J. Oabe, Pontardulais (and niece of Mrs JacobThomae, Barn's-row, Carmarthen). The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev the Lord ty- Bishop of Swansea, assisted by the Rev J. Daniel, at curate. fhe bride was given away by her father, Mr Gate. The bridesmaids were Miss Gabe and Miss Roberts, and Mr W T Bevan acted as best man. as The wedding breakfast took place at Mrs Thomas, :is, Earn's-row, Carmarthen. The happy couple left far Ilkley, Yorkshire. ANNI-VFITSARY MEETINGS AT PEXUEL CHAPEL, Ir i CAIZ-.IIAUfli e -i. -The usual anniversary meetings, in connection with Penuel Baptist Chapel, were held (n Sunday end Mor.day. On Sunday 1\1 morning at 10 o'clock sermon9 were delivered by an theltev Gomer Lewis, D.D,, Swansea, and the )n Rev Lee Davies, Bryr.amman. In the afternoon m) the Rev Lee Davits preached and sermons were ry, delivered by both rev gentlemen in the evening. The attendance en the latter occasion was so large that large members had to come away, being unable NG to find even standing room. A large congregation ng also turned up on Monday night to hear the two -be impressive sermon then delivered. The meetings e8 were in every way the most successful, which had ale keen Penuel for many years. 1ST V.B, WELSH REGIMENT. — Orders for the 54 week ending 2oth April. Officer for the week. 2nd Lieut. John. Company orderlies, Lsnce-Ser gt G Rogers and Lance-Corporal Johns. Orderly bugler, M Rees. Adjutants' drill on Monday, at 7.30 p.m., in drill order, viz., officers undress, ether ranks, uniform, Glengarry caps, arms end side arms, one pouch. Bayonet exercise on Thursday, at 7 30 p.ra (plain clothes). Recruits' drill on Tuesday and Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m. Class-firing on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, from 2.30 p.m. Spoon com- petition on Thursday at 2 p m. sharp. Signalling practice on Wednesday, at 7 30 p.m. Morris-tube practice for recruits on Saturday, from 6 p.m. The a annual voluntc-er dinner will be held at the Boar's Head Hotel on Friday, April 24th, at 7 p.m. Tickets, 2s 6d each, may be obtained from Sergt- Instiuctor Weaks, Armoury, Colour-Sergeant W Lewis, Lammas-street, Scrgt. Carpenter, and Corpl. E J Andrews, King-street, or from the secretaries, Sergt. A L Davies, Corpls. Crowley and Whiteoak. No tickets will be sold after Monday, April 20th. Dress to be worn at dinner, uniform, Glengarry caps, and waistbelts only.—By order, W BUCKLEY- RODERICK, Captain Commanding II Company. A FAINTING BRIDEGROOM SWOONS TWICE DURING THE CEREMONY. —A thrilling incident 1 occuired at a wedding in a church down the line et 1 the end of last week. While the happy couple were standing before the altar the officiating clergy- man came to the words, I require and charge you both, as ye will answer at the dreadfu'l Day of Judgment, whe:i the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed," the bridegroom i uddenly fell down in a fit, to the consternation of the bride and pai t) the clergy, and those who were assembled in the body of the church. After some restoratives had been Y applied, the rasn after aome ten minntes' el-day, again stood before the altar rails, when the service was resumed. The clergyman again uttered the solemn words, co I require and charge you," when he swooned away the second time, the attack being worse than the first. Crowds had gathered to the church as the rumour spread through the town, and the service was again delayed until the bridegroom recovered conEtci msness. Happily when the (Opr- vice was repeated for the third time, the bridegroom was able to stand the ordeal, the two were made one, and left the sacred building amidst warm expressions of sympathy.— II'extern Mail. LICENSES FOR EXPLOSIVES.—A committee of the n Connty Council sat th Shire Hal), Carmarthen, on Saturday, for the purpose of granting li-enies to store explosives. Those present were:—Mr D L Jones, Derlwyn (in the chair) Mr John Johns, 1 Parceithin Mr Jones, Penronw Mr H J Davies, Bremcndi; Mr Harries, Ffrwd; ami Mr C E Morris, Peabryn. ""f.;et"H'e to store explosives were granted to Mr I S Ch-tpcll, m-mascr of the an Llangunn .1 Lead Mines and Messrs Samuel and } Thor-its Evans, Abergivili. The fallowing were '"f ;'iplered as 'sudors of gunpowder .)J¡ 1 Gealy, t tocer, Porthyrhyd Mr J f) E Rock Hall, e L 1¡: .h¡¡Tiliän-wi-; EllZ!lD€th Davies, I'aaiycwrrig, 13ro»wr^i Mr li D Lewts, <}' I Ferry tide Mr ij^wen, the Van, Han- oJ ger deiriK- Mr David Bowen, Blaenpant, Llan- I gendeinie 'Messrs Joseph and David Ilarri??, Llwyngraig, Llangendeirne and Mr Thomas a Jenkins, Brisbane House, Llangendeirne. I A MEETING OF THE Y W.B.T.A. was held at Union-street Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, April 9th, when the chair was occupied by the president, Miss Scourfield, Pentremeurij. The meeting was introduced with a prayer by !is Gibbon. Correspondence from headquarters was read by the secretary. The meeting was then open to any one present to say a few words. We are glad to say that all the members were full of enthusiasm as regards the temperance cau<e, and it proved a very successful meeting all through. It was proposed, seconded, tmd passed unanimously, that Miss Scurlock, Pciitremeurig, is to take the chair at the temperance meeting next Sunday opening, which is to be heid at Union street It is hoped that those who love the tenperance cau-e, and appreciate the good wotk of tha women with this association, will patronise the first lady president by attending in largo numbers. A very interceting temperance dialogue by Misses Nanno Evans and MargTetta Williams then followed, and a prayer by Miss Miriam Thomas, Park-yr-ystrad, brought a very interesting meeting to an end The next meeting will be held at Penuel Schoolroom on Tuesday evering, April 21tt. MATE OR PARAGUAY TEA-" I is an interesting fac that the leaves of the Ilex Paryguavensis were sought out by man, much as tea was, f ir the preparation of an infusion of peculiar restorative and "staying" powers, and that subsequently it was proved that the active principle of mate was identified with theine, which was, however at first called paraguaie. Chemically, the composition of the infusion oftho Paraguay tea-leaf resembles that of leaves of ordinary tsa, but in certain important rcspects, from a dietetic point of view, the constitu- ents exhibit markedly different properties. This is especially the case with the tannin principles. It is not correct to say that Paraguay tea contains no tannin. The tannin in Mate, however, has very different properties from the tannin of India or China tea. It doet not, for example, coagulate gelatin, or what is the same thing, tan hides. This is probably a fact of great physiological or dietetic importance, since it is the astringency of ordinary infusions of tea which leads to disturbances of the degestive function either by acting prejudicit.lly on the walls of the stomach or by rendering the nitrogenous principles of food tough and hard of digestion. Mate tea possesses the advantage, therefore, of being a refreshing and restorative beverage, due in a large measure to the theine it contains, without the evil effects of astringency. The liquor is pleasantly leafy and frpgrant to the taste. Mate tea may be taken with advantage by those with whom tea disagrees, while at the same time they would secure the refreshing and invigorating properties of the same active principle in its natural condition, the alkaloid of tea—theine." The price is moderate, 3s per lb. The offices ot the Mate Tea Company are at 39, Victoria Street, Westminster.—Extract from The Lancet, November 16th, 1895.

Entire Horse Siiow at [ Carmarthen. This yearly fixture took place iu the Cattle Maiket, Carmarthen, on Wednesday afternoon, the T show being superior to last years's and the gate money in excess of that tak-n in 1895. There were a 12 entries in the cart class, seven for hackney com- 3 petition, and nine cob3 put in an appearance. The 1 judges wee Meo-srs Edward Green, the Moors, (i Welshpool, and J. Campbell Cathorpe, the Towers, i, Rugby, who gave their awards as fellows :— ,{ Ci.A s I. —Carters —1, L5, the Carmarthenshire [ Stud Company's Buccaneer III. 2, X3, Mr David n Evars's Emlyn Admiral, Llwyncadfor Stud Farm 1- 3, £ 1, Sir Anonr Stepney's Lord Blackburn h c., r Mr Thomas Williams's lloyal Scotch Ringleader. ,e Class II —Hackneys—1, £ 5, Mr DaYid Evans's Perfection, Llwyncadfor; 2, £ 2, Mr J. C. Harford's 1 Stortford Denmark, Falcondale, Lampeter; h.c 1 Mr J. Brogden's Confidante, Iscoed. CLASS III.—Cobs—1, JC-5. Mr John Jones's Wood- ie cock, Llandyssul 2, Mr John Owen's Candidate ie II, Plasydernen ii.c., Mr J. Brogdm's Prince of n. Action. -h_-

k COCOA is more than mere stimulating and refresh- a in drink, it is also a nutritious food, and one of the most precious gifts of nature sustaining and invigorating the system probably more than any other beverage. The Lancet refers to Cadbury's Cocoa as the standard of highest purity at present attainable in regard to cocoa." No alkalies tscd. PASTRY AND "-The New and Enlarged r Edition \If this valuable little work, containing Practical Hints and Oiiginal Recipes for Tasty Di-!io < for the Dinner and Supper Table, will be sent Post ,1 Free on receipt of Address by ALFRED BIRO & SONS, Pirip-ingham.-N.Li.-Groccrg can have Copies for Distributing among their Customers on Application.

Carmarthenshire Standing Joint Committee. QUARTERLY MEETING AT CARMARTHEN. The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthenshire Standing Joint Committee was held at the Shire- hall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday at 12.30 p.m. There were present Mr Gwilym Evans, l-rn. eastcll Mr J S TreoDing Mr C NV Jones Mr W N Jones, Tirvdail; Mr Ernest Trubshaw Dr J A Jones, Llanelly Dr Howell Rses, Glargarnant Mr Joseph Joseph, Llangennech; Dr Lawrence, Waungron Co'. Gwynne-Hughes Lord Ejilyn Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johne?, V.C,, G C.B, Mr W. Powell Jeffreys Mr St. Vincent 1'eel Mr J L Thomas, Caeglas; Mr Dudley 0 Williams-Drumniond Rev W. Thomas, Whitland Mr John Phillips, Caerlleon Mr A E Jeremiah, Centtrth Mr Hopkins, Llangadock Mr John Rees, Dolgwrn Mr C E Morris, Penbryn Mr H J Thomas, Llanfynydd Mr John Williams, Penlan Mr J Ll Thomas, Tanlan together with the Clerk (Mr Thomas Jones) and the Chief Constable (Mr W Philipps). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Rev W Thomas proposed that Mr Gwilym Evans should be the chairman of the committee for the ensuing year. Mr A E Jeremiah seconded the motion, which was carried nem, con. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring chairman—Lord Emlyn. I his motion was seconded bv Mr J S Treconinff. and carried unanimously. n_G 0' VACCINATING THE "PEELERS." The Chief Constable reported that in consequence of the outbreak of small-pox in Glamorganshire, he had had all those constables vaccinated who had not undergone a similar operation during the last ten years. THE PROPOSED POLICE STATION AT AMMAMFORD, Dr J A Jones reported that the committee appointed to deal with this matter had met on the spot, and had visited half-a-dozcn sites belonging to Lord Dynevor, but that gentleman's agent—Mr Lewis Bishop-had refused to consider any of them. He (Dr J A Jones) considered that Mr W N Jones had a piece of land there which would suit the committee very well. Although Mr W N Jones was a member cf the committee, he thought the committee should ask l.im for a price for the site. A site could, of course, be compulsorily acquired from Lord Dynevor, but that would mean a lot of trouble and delay. He proposed, however, that Mr W N Jones should be asked for a price for the site. Mr W N .Jones thought that there were plenty of o:her sites which would suit the committee much better than his prorcl ty would. Sir James Ilills-Johnes did not see any objection to asking a member of the committee for a price tor a site, if it were in other ways suitable. He seconded the motion of Dr J A Jones. This motion was carried unanimously. I APPOINTMENT OF HALL-KEEPER. The applicants for this post were Mr Henry Davies, the present deputy and nephew ot the late hall-keeper; Mr John Evans, the keeper of the Town Clerk's Office; Mr Charles Davies, 31, Water- street Mr Daniel Jones, 3, Sawmill-terrace; Mr John Jones, a trumpeter in the Carmarthen Royal Militia Artillery; and Mr David Rees, !)7, Lammas- street. Mr Joseph Joseph proposed Mr Henry Davies.— Mr John Phillips seconded. Sir James Hilis-Johnes proposed Trumpeter John Jc)iies. -Lord Emlyn seconded. Dr Lawrence proposed Mr Daniel Jones.—Colonel Gwynne Hughes seconded. In answer t,) questions. The Clerk said he hadahvaysfoundMrllenryDaviea steady and attentive to his duties. He had often turned up when Mr Davies could not have had any idea he was in town. The Surveyor (Mr D. Phillips) also said that the County had saved i;)5 this year, because of the manner in which Mr Henry Davies had attended to the fittings. The voting was done by a show of hands, with the following resultMr Henry Davies, 19; Mr Daniel Jones, 2 and Mr John Jones, 4. Mr Henry Davies was therefore appointed. THE POLICE AND TITHE SALE. Th Rev W Thomas moved "That the attention of the committee be drawn to the duty of police- conetables to act—on all occasions of excitement especially—as peace officers; and that the committee expresses its strong disapproval of the conduct of Sergt. Bryant in acting as a « Bidder at the tithe sales held at Gellyganol and Rhydvcerrig farms, in the paiish of Llanon on the 14th January, believing that such indiscretion and excess of duty ha 1 a dire* tendency to incite th people to violeiiec. In moving Uu tie Ree W Thomas narrated f",e ,f the sale from which it appeared that Seitrt Bryant hal not acted as bona-fide "bidder' a horse had been knocked down at a lower Pum than that which he !iid offered for it. doing so ;.).rg. Hrynnt had viol;»!Ptl th^ Tih,ruct.-iiis of the Police Code end had acted ve. ;adiscreetly his action would ecrtainiy have caused a disturbance, but for the fact that no intoxicating diink was supplied at the sale. Two of the io::al farmers—Messrs Morgan Jones and John D ivies-hb(I written to the Chief Constable on the matter. That cfficial stated that he considered the police-sergeant had aa much right to bid at the I sale as anybody else. If the Standing Joint Com- mittee did not adopt the present motion, the result would be that inspectors, superintendent*, sergeants, and constables would be authorised to become home-dealers, cow-dealers, and hay-purchasers. One police officer, who trpated the people properly, would have more influence than half-a-dozen who acted in antagonism to then. Mr C. E. Morris asked if the sergeant was in uniform at the time ? Seigeant Bryant said he was iu uniform and was on duty. Dr Howell Roes and Mr H. J. Thomas seconded the Rev W. Thomas's motion simultaneously. Sergeant Bryant then gave his narrative of the affair, from which it appeared that by giving a bid he had caused a horse to be knocked down to Mr Morgan Jones, who was waiting to see some fun." The sale was carried oil in the presence of about forty people. If the sale had not been got over 30 quickly as it did, a number of colliers would have arrived from round about Cross Hands, and there would have been a regular row, which ho could not have prevented with the couple of constables at his his disposal. By giving thi bid at the time he did, he prevanted a disturbance. The Chairman said it was evident, at any rate. that there were not enough policemen in the district perhaps it would be well for the Chief to send a couple from Llaadilo, where they were not needed. The Chief-Constable said that he had not a single man he could spare from Llandilo. Dr J. A. Jones snid that although he did not approve of what isergt Bryant had done, yet it was evident that the officer had acted with the best of intentions. lie would ask the Rev W. Thomas to alter his motion so that no censure should be passed upon Serg*) Bryant, but that instructions be given to the Chief Constable not to allow his men to bid at tithe sales." Rev W. Thomas said he would accept the alteration suggested. Lord Emlyn supported the amended resolution. Although the sergeant had taken whit appeared to be the best course to avoid a In-each of the peace, yet it was a highly undesirable state of things that police officers should bid at tithe s.iles. The amended resolution was carried ncm. con. and the affaire terminated amicably.

Amman Valley Gleanings. [BY GLEANER ] We arc pleased to note this week that Miss Louisa Jones, Pantbrynhvnydd, Cwmaman, has gained a First Class Certificate in dre>s-cuttiiig bud dress- making from the Scientific Dress-cutting Associa- tion. Miss Jones is a pupil of Mrs B J. Morgan, Prcswylvav and was prepared for the examination at her class-room in Amtuanford. This of late years has been considered ouo of the best trainings for young wom,n in technical knowledge. ;If The report of the Christian Temple, Ammau- ford.iust to hand tdiows an increase in the church membership of 23 on last year, ti.e nunmbcr at present being G23. Of these 28 new members were received duiing the year, and 10 by letter, notwithstanding the recent depression of trade in tha vicinity. The collections towards objects for 1895 amount to £3+1. Of these X25 were collected I to wards the London Missionary Society. I With deep regret we have this week to lecord the d?ath of our dear friend, the Rev Rees Jones, minister of C.M. B-'thuny, Ammanford, which took place about 1 o'clock 011 Sunday morning, the 12th, at Llaniawel. lie lial bceii ail,i, for s-,me time, but seemed to be gninining his strength since he removtd to his wife's home at Llansawel, and no one expected that his end was so near. • Mr Jones Wfo.<J very highly respected in t .is valley and by all who knew him, for his deep earnestness end strong religious character, and his influence for good in the neighbourhood would have been great had he been spared, and had a stronger constitution. "So many worlds. o much t,) d), So Ji¡t!'e d, ii-, Fuch things to be, How know I, what had need of thee, For thou wert atrciisy as thou wert good. Wc pass the path that each man trod Is dim, or will be dim with weeds What fame is left for human deeds In endle-is age ? It rests with God."

P O N T ARDULAIS. SUCCESS.—Mr Ritehie hsac, the eldet son d the late Mr E. Is-sac, Gra:g-yr-Afon, Ponta:dulais, has recently won three fi st class ccrtdicates and the dhcr medal at Edinourgh Uoivenity. He was also i remarkably successful in Llandovery College. He received hs early training at the National School, Ponta!dubi's, under Mr J. Roberta.

Carmarthen Borough Quarter Sessions. MO.XDW. — Befo c the Uecoider (Mr Arthtif I Lewis),and the Mnvr-r (Mr li om^l Whit: ). I UK AND JURY. The following gentlemen were summoned on tM grand jury -.Alr Lewis Daniel (foreman). Mr W J Williams, Carnbray Hoase Mr Robert 0 Jones, Mr Tho Arthur, Mr C J Davie?z, Sheaf Inn; Mf Iltnry Tftoroa«, Golden Anchor; Mr D Collm* Da ties, Mr D D Jrnes, Mr H Reeves, Mr George Morgan. Barn's-row Mr Charles Daues, Fountain Hall Mr J Ralph Bland, Mr Samuel Tyler, Mr NV,Ili-.iin Finch. Mr John Thomas, Paris House Mr E ii E%,t-.s, Anchor House Mr A B Woodman, Mr John Thresh, aud Mr William Waters, Glannart-road. BACK TO THE REFORMATORY. The Grand Jury returrel a true bili against Albert Evans (15), who was charged with stealing 16" tive albert chains, and a tobacco pouch, from Mr Joseph Astley, King-street, with whom he. been in service. —Defendant pladctl ¡; Guilty," Mr Plumber, superintendent of Feltham's Industrial Shou], London, expressed himself willing to take the boy back tu the Reformatory. The Recorder sentenced the defend nt to one day's hard labour—which meant that he was straight way allowed to go back to the school. — Mr John Lloyd Morgan, M.P. (instructed by Mr James John) appeared for the prosecution.

Laugharne Notes. [BY VERITAS], THE DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR REES OF CAPTHORN. The news of Mr ltees's death came very unexpectedly to many of his friends on Tuesday, the 31st of March. He had been for some'ime unwell, but until a fortnight ago no one thought there was any danger. He wa? then taken very ill, and had to keep to his bed still he seemed aftera-few days to be rallying a little, and even on the day of his r death appeared brighter than he had been but about one o'clock Miss Rees who was with him in the room saw that a sudden change had come over him, she called the rest of the family, but he expired in a few minutes. The funeral took place on Saturday morning the 4th inst. It was one of the largest that had ever been ser u at Laugharne the people had come from far and near, there was hardly a house within several miles that had not some representative prestnt. The service in the house was conducted by the Rev J. Evans, B.A., the Rev IL Jenes, Vicar of Carnarvon offered prayer. The services in the Cliff Ciiipet and at the grave were conducted by the Rev Dr Gwvnng Jones and the Rev J. Evans B.A. On Sunday morning Dr Gwynne Jones preached the funeral sermon in the new Congregational Church. Mr Rees had been connected with the church for thirty two years. He was a very kind hearted man, ready to help any one in ne d and was greatly resectErl by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and six children, two daughters and four sons, one of whom, Mr J. Gilbert Rees is a student at the Presbyterian College Carmarthen.

L L A N S T E P II A N. SUCCESS OF MR STEPHENS.—Wherever Welsh- men—aud especially Carmarthenshire men—settle down they are sure to moke their mark in what- ever branch of industry they follow. On this occasion we have to refer-and it gives us very great pleasure in doing so-to the success gained by Mr Stephens, the sou of our respected friend, Mr Evan Stephens, of Lan. As our readers are aware Mr Stephens went out to Soutfi Africa about twelvemonths ago, and is at present resident at Tyger Vlei. In March he competed in The Western Province Royal Agricultural Show," the chief sho v in South Africa, and suooaeded in taking the 2nd prize for the best 10 lbs of fresh butter, the prizes being given by the Government. The batter was superior in every respect to the first prize- winner, the one fault being the colour, which was a little too light. The iirst was far too deep. but the judges admired the colour. Mr Stephens and his friend (Mr Jones) also competed in butter- making. There were 12 competitors, of which eight were coilcgians at Stellenbosch Dairy College ('wo of whom had left college about two mouths previous). The first day of the show 12 performed, and on the last day, the best five were selected for the final contest, zpnd Mr Stephens was amongst the number, his friend (Mr lones) being one point short, or he would have been in as well. The competitors had to prepare their utensils at oncc after the orders were given, and iu the presence of a large number of spectatots the pro- j ceedings commenced. After a hard task the I decision came as follows :—1st prize, 177 points oat » of a possible 200 2nd, 175 3rd, 173 4th and 5tb, t 171^, and here Mr Stephens came in, leaving behind | 2, 11 him five college pupils. The first was a gentleman's I dairyman, who makes butter every day. Mr Stephens and Mr Jones were before him in the 19 lbs fresh butter class. Mr Stephens never made pats before the show day. We heartily c mgrntalate Mr Stephens on the remarkable success which he attained in his adopted home, lie is following in the footsteps of his esteemed father.

VELINGWM. EISTEDDFOD.—A very successful eisteddfod was he!d at the above place ou Easter Monday, under the presidency of Colonel Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothi. Dr Glanviile Morris, Nantgaredig, a-ted as vice- President, and Mr H. Jones Thomas, C.C., Penrhos, very ably conducted. The adjudicators were Mr J. R. Lewis, A.C., Carmarthen, and Mr D. Ehedydrl Jones, Gwernogle. Although the building was very crowded, the order was all that could be desired. The following is a list of the successful competitors Recitation for children under 15, Psalm 13-): 1st, Golomen Fach 2nd, Master John Jones; seven competed. Solo, "Paid am gadael i," for children under 10 1st, M. E. Evans, Monachty two com- peted. Contralto solo, Bwthyn yramddifad" 1st, Miss S. Rees, Llanfynydd. Quartette, Y ddwy Lili" 1st, Cross Hands Party 4 parties competed. Duett, "Gwys i'r Gad": lst, Messrs Davies and | Thomas, Pontyryuyawen; 3 parties competed. Tenor solo, Camfa Llwyn Oun lst, Mr James Jones, Llanarthney 5 competed. E-say, Prit bechodau'r oes 1st, Mr Lewis Jones 1) entered. Solo, Gwnewch bobpeih yn Gymraeg," for children under 15: 1st divided between Miss M. E. Evans and Miss M. Wilian's; 2nd, Miss Nellie Williams; 3 competed. Soprano solo, Yr Esgyd ar y Traeth Miss Kate Jones. Mixed Voice Party, Tra Haulwen Haf two parties competed, Pontyrynyswen and Siloam. Siloam were awarded the prize. Bas3 s >lo, "Y medelwr": Mr Morgan Davies, Cross Hands four competed. For the chief choral compitition, Yindeithgan y Goruhfygwyr," only one choir entered, viz, Siloam Choir, under the leadership of Mr R. Thorn is, Twyn. The rendering was of a highly superior character and the choir was declared well worthy of the prize. Recitation, "Y dalI yn cael ei ohg," 13t, Mr John Davies, Llandilo. Seven competed. Solo, Cvvymp Llewelyn," for those who had n .t previously won a prize, 1st, Mr Davie-, Cro-s Hands. 1 competed. Beet sis verses on Pentref Felingwtn," 1-t, 4 Felin- gwmfab," who did not put in an appliance. Best NVall-ing Stick (hazel), 1st, Mr T. Davies, Aber- cothi 2nd, divided between Mr Thomas Davies and Mr William Davies best Round Basket." Mr 1. Davies, .Abacothi; I)-st Prize Bag," Miss Kate •Tones best Pair of Men's Stockings," Mrs Richards, Velingwm best Pair of Horse Sitoes" suitable for a Carter, divided between Messrs Lowis, Aber- gorlech, Morgans, Cwmparc, and Lewis, Llaiu, Brechfa best" Pair of Horse Shoes suitable for a Hackncy." 1st, half-a-dozen silver teaspoons, given by Mr W. Thomas, Carmarthen, Mr D. Lewis, Gwernogle 2nd, Mr William Morgan, Cwmparc. Seven competed in each class. Mr D. Jones, R.S.S Velingwm, and Mr J. T. Phillips, M.R.C.V.S., j adjudicated ou the above. In addition to the above, special pvizei were given by Mrs Glanviile Morris, j Nantgaredig, and Mrs Davies, Glyncothy, Coth: j Bridge, to the competitors in the prize bag competition. The prize bags were adjudicated by these i;\dies. Mr j J. G. Morgan, ironmonger, Carmarthen, alsj gave a prize of half-a-dozen teaspoons, to the youngest successful competitor in any of the musical contests, which was obtained by Miss Mary E. Evans, Mon- 1 achty. The treasurer of the eisteddfod was Mr Evans, Monachty, and the secretary, Mr W. E. Richards, { Velinswin.

BIRTHS. FOSTER.—April 11th, at Trevaughan Village, near Carmarthen, the wife of Mr Thomas Foster, gardener to W. Morgan Griffith-, Esq, J.P., L;me Grove, of a son. JONE-i.AI)ril at oJ, Orchard-st.rcet, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr David J. Jones, tailor-, of a sou (stillborn). MARRIAGES. EVANS—GIBHY.—April 11th, pt. St. David's Church, Carnarthen, by the Rev Lewis Davies. curati, Mr William Evans, Saddler's Arm, Water street (carter with Messrs T. and W. Davies, Blue-steet), to Miss Margart Anne Gibby, of Llanfallteg, and cuok with 11. Brunei White, E-.q, Mayor of Car- marthen. JCNKS.—DAXIEI..—April Dth, at St. Peter's Church, by the Rev- J. Daniel, senior curate, Mr. D. Jones, Priory-street, Carmarthen, to Miss Ann Daniel, Bryngwilly, Bronwydd, and cook with Dr. Rowlands, Carmarthen. DEATHS. TANK.—April 7th, at Barmouth, Mr John Tank, aged 1 12 years. WILMAMS.—Api-il iOlh, at tin residence of her brother-in-law, E. \V. Shaekdl, Newport- road, Cardiff, Jane, second daughter ot the late Mn. John Williams, 11, Lanunas-stscet, Carmarthen^ aged IS years.