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st. David's College, Lampeter,…
st. David's College, Lampeter, j DEQUEK DAY PROCEEDINGS. SPEECH BY THE BISHOP OF bT. DAVID'e. Degree day at Lampeter Colli go has always j provided pleasurable rtmeiubuvuccs, and ruddy's junction did not lack i;i this respect. Indeed, it was more interesting than/ ever, owing to the exceptional circumptar.tca which have attended the fortuncs of the college during the past few months. The Rev U W (Jem, M.A., was to make his debut as principal, in succession to the Lord Bisitop of St David's, and both gentlemen came in for warm c(;n,rauli.1tiolJt! throughout the day. Mr Gent having been fornmllv instituted to his new ofllec by his lordship in the college library, the company repaired to tho hall, where the ceremony of conferring degrees was to take place. Punctually at eleven o'clock the Loid Biahop ascended the platform, amidst the enthusiastic applause of the audience, which was renewed again and again as the new principal, together with the master of tit. John's College, Camoridge (Dr laylor), Chancellor Daicy, Archdeacons Be van, rrothcrLu, and l'ryce, the examiners, and college staff liletl in behind his lordship. thnng to the great attrectiems which the Metropolis holds during this Jubilee week, the number of local friends of the institution present at the ceremony was not so larje as usual, but invitations had been accepted by a large number of clergy and repre- sentative ladies and gentlemen. A lEAH' SPLENDID RECORD. The Rev J F Bcthune liakcr read the detailed report8 of the examiners, who observed that the work was in all the most important rcepects eminently satis factoiy.' Considering the wide range of the subjects which are represented in the course, it was peculiarly gratifying to find that Larnpeter need not fear comparison with tho older univeritics in the ability and fulness of the teach- ing and study which icaiiords, Rul" in the results of the work that was done. (Applause.) Principal Gent having explained that, for obvious reasons, the usual annual lctrospeitive audrcHS would be dispensed with, proceeded, with the assistance of Professort3 Walker and ade, to confer the degrees upon the successful students, a task which he performed with much solemnity. The degree list w«s at) follows — B.D. DEGREU. t> ^rv 1 Ji B.A. (vicar of Lhr.ddewi- Lren) Ihu Rev W 11 Harrison, B, A. (Laugharne) the Kev C M Jenkins, 1>.A. (chaplain Metropolitan AsylulD, Harentb) tho Rev lwan Jones, 1..B (curate Otilcndy, Pontarduhis) and the Rev C M Smith, lLA, (curate of Ullington, Stamford). B.A. DEGREE. Honours.— Theological- Class 1. II C Townscnd London. Class II. W A Westley, Northampton., Class III. II J Davies, Mydroilyn, and JOldl Jones, Llandyssul (bracketed equal). Classical-Class II. Llewellyn Davies, Lampeter nIld J M James, Llandabie. Historical—Class II. J A Lewie, Ammanford, ar.d D J James, Lampeter. ^Il|mary.~ Class I. T E Timothy, Lampeter. Class III. ;TJ Davies, Llar.debie, II A Loytl, Lampeter John Humphreys, A.bcrystwitii David Jones, Pcncader, and J 11 Thomas, New. town (bricketcfl (IIual) F A Thomas, Lampeter ^•{^pwen.Lala FS Caates, Earl's Cruome i and F L Price, Talk-y. Supplement Certificate f. r ]>, A. (Licentiates i,i Divinity) -Class III. The Rev A 8 Thomas, Llansawel, LICENCE IN DIVINITY, Class 1. D J Thomas, Carmarthen, and D J Jones Llansawel Class II. T Dalo Jones, Wrexham and John Morgan, Glar.elovey. Class in. J L Jones, Ystradmeurig Rcci Davids- Cilgerran and W Henry Davies, Cardigan. U"ra»!Ve ™ flr Theological Certificate (Specialist). Class III. I) J J^mes, Lampeter. MODERATIONS. Honours.-Tb.coiogica1—Class 11. A (J Evans, St. Asaph 1 G Roes, Llanstephan and It W Jones, Wlutbrook, Men. Class III. Jaraoj Jenkins, Llandyssul. Classical—Class I. T W Mundy, Mariow, liucks. Class II. Svelncv 1 nomas, Caerphilly. Claw III. II II jones*, Mundy, Mariow, Hucks. Class II. Svelncv Tliomaii, Caerphilly. Claw Ill. II II jones*, Llandovery. Mathematics Class If. David Jones, Derry Ormond. Scicntific— Class 1. J W Davies, Lampeter, and J II Roberts, Penybont, Radnor (bracketed equal). Histoiieal—Ciass I. D J Jones, Lampeter. Class II. Thomas Jenkins, Berth, and 1) J Davirs, l'cncadcr. Or(linary. -Class I G P Symonela, Oxford David James, Aberavon W Home, Wigan LI, Edwards, Porth ;Rowley, Loudon and ■'DWiivanBT^au^r. Blacnan, Mon., and W Foster Jones, Llecliry(I Class HI. C Lloyd Jones, Tregaron D J Johnstown, St Ives D R Evans, Llauybri A G Williams, Llandovery E W Rowland, Middies- borough and J U Evans, Bury. Th"ological Certificates-Class II. *T W Griffiths, Cricciclh, "Satisfied the Examiners in Greek, RESPONSIOXA. Honours. Theological —Class HI.: David Evans, L'anddewi Brcti J R D Williams, lregaron John Jones, Lampeter li J 1! Mor^aii Dolgelly and Alfred Abel, Lampeter. cWical —Ciass 11. W J Gravell, Kidwelly. Class II. F A Flynii, ABhmorc, Middlesex, and W Herbert Davies, Ystradmuerig. Historical—Class 111. Albert Morgan, Pert Talbot. Ordinary—Class II I R Junes, Port Talbot J E Pi.idips, Lampcter i°» £ »»«*. ^mpcter T J Davies, Cartheli and M S Davies, Swansea. Class HI. L S Crockett, Porth John Albun, Lampeter and S JI Hosbones, Neath. Part A—Class II.; David Jones, S.D.C. School. Class JII. D WiUiatns, St leilo s School, Llandilo, end Thomas Feiix, S.D.C. chcol. First Year Biennials—Class I. T J Richards, Bl-ekwjod, Mon. Class II. Jacob Hughes, Moiriston. Ciass HI. Arthur (Jeorge,Botici,,tli l,utiter Evans, Pcntypool W Glynfab Williunis. Lampeter and David Thomas, Stratford-on-Avon. Supplemental Fiisi Bien- nial Examination —Satitfied the examiners. ThomBH Davies. PRIZES. ? Theological—H CTowscnd, London. Classical — T W Mucday, Marlow, Bucks. Mathematicnl- Not awaukd. Scientific—,J W Davies, Lampeter, and J H Roberts, Penybont, Radnor, equal. Historical—D J Jones, Lampeter. Hebrew (Olivants)- W A Westiey, Northampton. The examiners for tin; B.D. degree were The Revs Edward Gcoiye King, D.D., Walter Lock, D.D., and Herbert Edward hylc, D.D. For the 1LA. Degree Thp Rev LI. J M Bcbb, M.A., (classics and theology), Mr Arthur Hassall, M.A. (modern history and English), Mr J W Capstick, M.A., D.Sc.(science), the Ilevs E H Askwith, M.A (mathematics), E M Walker, M.A. (classics), Joseph Lloyd, B.D. (Welsh), and J F Bcthuine- Bakcr, M.A. (theology). THE BISHOP AND THE PEOPLL. Then followed formal presentations to Buhop Owell of the. splendid testimonials of the deep regard with which he has instilled his old col- leagues, pupils, and neighbours during his eleven years' labours at Lampeter. Principal Gent sail he thought it would best pleaeo them if he vacated the chair for the puipose of allowing his colleague, Professor Walker, to conduct the presentation?. Professor WalKer said it was always the very greatest pleasure to him to join in anything, how- ever trifling, to do honour to the mon whom he might call an old friend, the Lord Bishop of St David's. (Loud upplautc.) lie then called upon Mr H C Towsend, tLc senior scholar, to present his lordship with a sterling silver epergne." This handsome h cost iilUO, was beautifully wrought and pierced, after the antique, with four hanging baskets. It bore the inscription To the °Right Rev John Owen, Lord Bishop cf St David's, in token cf the affectionate remembrance and esteem of former colleagues and pupils at St David's College, Lampeter. June '25th, 1897." The Senior Scholar haTing spoken, The Bishop of St David's expressed his gratitude in a concise speech, remarking that it was not necessary for him to receive that most handsome gift to enable him to carry away with him a life- long remembrance of the uniform kindness he had received cn all hand?, without exception, during his eleven years'stay at Lampeter (applause). It had been his lot in life to work for a rather short time in almost every place, but he did claim some credit to himself in having been eleven years at St David's College-(hear, hear)—a place he entered for the first time a timid, untried man, in rather bad health. He could say, with all sincerity, ihat he had always thorougidy btlioved in the college as a place for the training of clergy for the ministry of the Church in Wales, and he further by saying that he never believed more strongly in it that he did that morning after hearing the report of independent examiners from Oxford and Cambridge (applause). All of them could look to the future of the college with every hope and confidence. The Rev Daniel Jones, M.A., vicar of Larnpeter, then rose !o present his lordship with an elaborately-fitted ten veIling bag, the gift of the townspeople of Lampeter. The rev. gentleman said that members of every denomination in the town had subscribed towards the fund—a fact which he was certain would enhanre the value of it in his lordship's estimation. He could say, from personal knowledge, that none responded more (heartily tliati the Nonconformist I; initors- LI) f,)I: dliiiiig their lot-g experience uf him aa Welsh professor and afierwards as ptiucipal they had always found him identifying himself wi.h evfiy uicvfnui! that made for" the a'Hiir.ceruciit of the counuinity and if at times he felt occasion to an adverse blow —(laughter)— hid lordship took care that it should invariably he dealt with lairnet's and gsiitleinanly Christian feeling (applause). ^IIH Lordship, in accepting the gift, said he particularly valued what the vic»r had said of the Ncnconfoimists of the town, and what his own personal knowledge of them had led him to ex! ect (hear, hear). LUNCHEON. At one o'clock a very largo company sat down to the well-laden tbItii in the College School-hall provided by the board. rnnci{, Gent, who presided, having given the loyal toast in a practical speech, Dr Taylor, master of Sb John's College. Cambridge, proposed Prosperity to Lampeter College and School." He was excecdi: gly glad to renew an acquaintance with the college, which was, he believed, founded in 1827. He began hia acquaintance with it twenty years ago, null ho pro- ceeded to give exhaustive rcminisocuoes iu connec- tion with the institution, intimating that he was reauy to Laek it up. (u referring to Mr Gent, he ulunUd to tho achievements which he had accom- plish; d as a teacher at Llandovery, and to the success his writings un education had met. He held that the now principal combined experience with a thorough understanding of Wales. lIe had proved himself worthy of h;s office at Lampeter. The Principal said ho felt himself in a somewhat diiiicult position, because, although he was instituted that morning and had a perfect right to take his scat as principal, still he could not bo expected to know anything of the history of the past rear or very much about tho college at all. On that occasion he felt like an ornamental principal swinging, as it were, between two heavens, the old and the new. No principal could take his place iu that chair without being somswhat abashed when he remembered who bad sat in it before him. It was rather more then tweuty yeaia since he first became acquainted with Wales tlut was, when he left Oxford after taking his degree to go to work ar Llandovery, He rccejllcetcd with keen pleasure how kindly Llandovery received him then how he came to prize the people of Wales, Having gauied experience and knowledge his one desire IJOW was to give that knowledge the beuelits of all he had acquired (applauoo). He had formulated DO policy for himself yet he went theie with a perfectly open mind in matters educational. As to ecclesiastical adairs, he wished to make the Church more widely aud thoroughly embody the religious sentiments of the Welsh people. lhc Rev T. M. Evans, headmaster, haviug responded for tho college school, Mr Charles Lloyd (Waunifor) proposed "Tho Duhops and i i-P"' referring to Dr Owen as the Jubilee Welsh bishop. The Bishop, who was cuthu-iastically received when raioing to respond, referred touchinglv to the lamented death of the lute visitor, Dr Basil Joucs. He was sorry that various engagements had tm/.&oiJ«bJy prevented any of the senior Welsh bishops from being preeeufc to respond to the toast instead of himself. As the junior bishop, he could not As yet, from any experience of his new office, out ho must say that the aspect of tho oflice, which naturally impressed him most was its responsibility. Perhaps the most solemn and real form of responsibility was the responsibility of hope which rested on those who both believed in a cautie and had ty their ollicc to take a prominent part in the furtherance of the cause they believed in. The more hopeful the view 0:10 took of the Church of England, the more ovei whel»»in" became the responsibility of the Wrelsh hfchops" The Welsh Church had passed through a period of considerable difficulty, which he might call the period of defence. It now had' to face a period — he hoped a long, peaceful one—of still printer difficulty—a period of construction (hear, hear), As he had hiuted, his lordship ventured to think tbat Welsh Churchmen might look forward to the future with hope, a hope founded on two-fold faith—first, faith in the truth embodied in the Church, and, secondly, faith in the generosity, intelligence, and growiug love of truth of Welsh- men. It was the life business of the bishops and clergy of Wales to develope all that was good and strong and true in Welshmen, so that the evil that there was might be overcome by good. The precise point at which the pith of their responsibility calme in was, he thought, the adoption of methods for bringing all the good influence of the Welsh Church to bear upon the people. As far as he could sec, one method that would produce real, deep conviction nowadays was influenced by means of character. It was a very striking feature of our time, the growth on all sides of respect for sound character, wherever respect for character had been at times too exclusive, and led people into the mistake of thinking it did not matter much what a man believed, as long as he did right. That phase of re-action could not lost long, but, after all, honest belief must necessarily tell upon conduct. What ho had said made him think that the main purpose of Welsh Churchmen more thau ever now must be concen- trated upon cultivating a type of character which would commend the Church iu a way no mere argument ever could, to the respect and affection of all Welshmen. This they might say was slow work. It was not very easy to dcfi:;e precisely the type of character which faith in the teaching of the Church ought to produce in Wales, but he ventured to suggest three points. Ilitst, the merging of self for the sake of society the devotion of each to the welfare of all. That, surely, was a paiaphrase for everyday life of the fundamental conception of the Church The Rccond point he would suggest was earnest cheerfulness. There was far too much pessimism in our time. Intelligent Churchmen must learn to see life steadily and to see it whole, to borrow with a new meaning a phrase which described the outlook of an ancient Creek pect. As far as he understood Churchman- ship, its outlook upon human life wus neither frivolous, nor yet desponding, but both earnest and choerful, especially for Welshmen let him repeat, ^erful. Wis third suggestion had reference to W eish nationalism, aud he could only say briefly that the tiuest nationalist in Wales wns the man who best exemplified the truth that the Wel-hman was a man, with all uoeessary emphasis on the first, syllable ol the word Welshmen, but with real weight on the second. Welsh nationalisation had passed through several stages —for instance, scnti- men an speech —but, what they now wanted was patriotic Btc, which meant doing all they could in then several positions, each for tho good of all. Item what, he had said they would sec that the hist businc,o of that colkge, iu hla opiuion° was the training of a true Churehmanlikc type of character. It had a unique aeHant^S because is was a resident colle-e to dK institution' ^mction °f an° educational to iteeU it Ztr in the future. The criticism n cnt!C16m summed up very brieily ia the ohi- M b-° was a small, out-ofX 1 f\cc,Uoa lh^ it Let .lu-u taco S ,■ *?>sola £ d "KMtmion. though varied, was limped T' curriculum, the modesty of the LampcW cu'ScS?0 in two things were secured—fir„t .v so long aa not to acquire wide info™ great thinS « digest well a moderate amo^t o"inform" r' 89 to thoroughly know how to i to heard much now of the need l,i a Tbey f* "> W«lo». I) I imS U oeed^ot 0l03irl the more tbe queen of s- ipnr.no b«!«, b„t L "olb1"nTu,o 7,,8tmlieJ ,he emphatically that what Wales wanted « 7 most speculative, but more practieaUhcoi- m°re in applying the fundamental truths *kl11 the problems of everyday life It ^hoolo?y to serious difficulty with the collie th^ m<?8t opporturities were limited, because thJ „i 80cial uf .ho future hart not only ,S t, f ,e «>«85ra»„ rock ia the faith, but » • patiblo with it, broad in sympathy. Man I C°''T had a notion that a large heart eould oul v L °P in large cities. With wise guidance hr^n^'1 sympathy could be excellently cultivated fn the seclusion of a country-side, and Lampeter need not leave the. college wiihout tn value good wnerevcr foiuid, for th» mutual •% course of stuelents in a resident college, like the liE of a public school, was ono of the best methods of clearing men's minds of the narrowness of prejudice. lie must not at down without savin2 hnf' heartuy he welcomed that day the new'Vicinal He knew both great citiea and cour.tryfide IT» certainly was a man of strong conviction, and equally strong oympathy, iast the type of man that, in his lordship s opinion, Lampeter needed af the helm at present. To prophesy always needed some courage, but he would venture to prophesy that among the eminent men who had laboured with such good results in Lampeter College there would be no name that would be more highly esteemed by Lampetennen of the future than the name of the new pnuJpal. Archdeacou lie van responded on behalf of the clergy. Chancellor Davey proposed "The Examiners" to which Professor Walker, M.A., of Oxford, responded. This concluded the proceedings.
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Laugharne Notes.
Laugharne Notes. [By VIVRITAH.] THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. As this i« the subject that has engrossed the chief attention of the civilized world a long time past, it is but right that it should have the first place in our notes to-day. Our ancient town is loyal to the very core, and is never backward in showing it on all fitting occasions. This was eminently so on this occasion. A meeting of the inhabitants was called some time since, at. which it was decided that the town should be canvassed for subscriptions to give a public tea to all the inhabitants, young ana old, and to pro- vide sports for the afternoon and fireworks in the evening. The collectors met with a most hearty reception, even the very poorest giving their pennies. Of course, there were a few who felt that they could here manifest their loyalty by keeping their money, and preserve a good appetite for the tea, and we noticed that these mean, selfish ones, were, as might be expected, the foremost in pushing their way to the tables. One or two, from whom better things might lie expected, did not approve of feeding the multitude, and so were able to keep their money, and maintain their respectability. On the day, the town was early astir, Strangers were arriving every hour, and flags were displayed from almost every house. At two o'clock a procession was formed at the Town Hall, led by the Fife and Drum Band of the town, which did the work well. At the Grist a halt was made, and the sehool- children sang very effectively one of the Jubilee liymns. After walking through the 0 streets of the town, the procession went to the field (kindly lent to the committee by Mr Evan David), where the tea was given, and the sports took place. The first thing done there was to read a loyal address to Her Majesty. It was proposed by Mr Saer, the chairman of the Parish Council, seconded by the Vicar, and supported by Dr GWYllW Jones and the Portreeve, It was passed with enthusiasm. The singing of the National Antliem followed. It was then half-past three, and various athletic sports were at three, and various athletic sports were at once entered upon at the same time tea was ser-ved. (:rcat credit in this matter is due to llichard Brace and David Richards, who kept the pots boiling all the afternoon, so that the tea makers had not to wait a minute for hot water. About thirty ladies presided at the tea tables. Great credit is likewise duo to the various committees, to whom the whole i i 10 ,a,TanSe|nents were entrusted. At .u mlc Was 11 splendid display of fire- works I he town was very prettily decorated and illuminated. Many of the houses in iving-street displayed great taste. Brown's Hotel Miss Leach's house Mr Tom David's; ie pust Office and the Vicarage deserve special mention. The entrance to Pern Hill gly effective, as was also the w,.„ ni,^ i°r £ e k° the ho<se, which Chinoso u' r. y a 8reat number of of the trees bung among the branches THE SEASON. visitors are arriving everv div if Pendine, and thLe ifevery "sr f« ™ Clears Station to Laugharne and Ui well as to Pendine, and there are cheap d'aifv Pelldine and back.
!Carmarthen Boroughs.
Carmarthen Boroughs. STIRRING LETTER 111031 MR. THOS. TERRELL, Q.C. A fortnight ago the Executives of the Liberal Associations of Carmarthen and Llanelly were engaged in a friendly cuntest in the selection of a Liberal candidate to fight on their behalf at the next election, the competitors being Mr Gwilym Evans, Mr T. Terrell, t^.C., and Mr Alfred Davies. Mr Gwilym Evans, as our readers are aware, was selected, and Mr Terrell, having been informed of the result by Mr William David, the respected lion. sec. of the Llanelly Liberal Association, has written the following stirring letter to that gentleman New-court, Temple, E.C June 15th. DEAlt Mu DAVIJ),- I nm in receipt of your letter informillg me of the result of the ballot in the joint council on Saturday last. Pcisonally, of course, 1 am deeply disappointed at the result, as it puts an eud to an ambition which I had enter- tained since 1 was a boy. 1 atik you to thank on my behalf thoce who were so good as to lend me their auti alluw mo to express a hope that auy angry feelings which may have arisen in the course of this friendly struggle for the leadership of the party may now die, and that the minoiitv will tow to the wialice of the majority, aud work loyally with them, so as to ensure the return of Mr Evans t) Parliament. Let me point out to my friends that a Liberal, even though he be not piecisely of their own choice, is always a hundred times better for them than a Tory representative, and I hope that when the time comes it will be my privilege to congratulate the Liberal electors of the Carmarthen Boroughs upon a great bietory. Yours faithfully, Tnos. TEHBELL.
Archidiaconal Festival at…
Archidiaconal Festival at Carmarthen. On Tuesday morning a choral festival in connection with the archdeaconry of Carmarthen was held at St Peter's Church, when the following choirs attendeel :-Talley, Llanfynydd, St Clears, Lampetcr Velfrey, Llandefcilog, lioJden Grove, Ammanford, and Burry Port. Mr liadcliffe, organist of St Mary's Church, Swansea, tvas the conductor, and Mr Wesley Martin presided at the organ. The service was intoned by the Rev J G Matthias, Si, John's Swansea the lessons by the Revs S Jones, ILD, Llangunnor, and T R Walters, Carmarthen, and an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev J A II Watkins Jones, Christ Church, Swansea. A proccssion of surpliced choirs and clergy was formed in the vestry, which proceeded through the churchyard, and at the west door sang the processional hymn, "Church of God, if wc forget thee," to a tunc by Mr C II Lloyù, M.A. TaUis's responses were sung Oil the occasion, the "culte being sung to a chant by Vanderman. The Psalms chosca for thu occasion wero ex anel cxi., which were sung to i liants by Lawrence anel Smith respectively. A spccial chant for the Te Deum had been composed for the occasion by Nicholas Ileins, and was well sung. The" Benedictus was set to Maybrick. A beautiful solo was rendered by Mr Lewis Giles, viz., "Lord have mercy" Cd St Paul "), with pathos and richness of tone, his fine voice being heard to good effect in every part of the sacicd edifice. This was followed by a faultless rendering by the united choirs of Trimnell's anthem "The Lr.rd is King," erIY note being well sustained by the choristers, the effect being grand. Special hymn* were also sung during tho service, the whole reflecting: great credit on Mr Radclitftl and allthat took part.
MY I) PI I M I
MY I) PI I M I RENT AUI>IT.—Mr Davies, of Froodvale (assisted by his clerk, Mr John Parry), held the half-yearly rent audit of the Corngafr Estate at the Railway Hotel, St. Clears, on Thursday, tho 24th instant. All the tenants were allowed 10 per cent, of their respective payments, for which they feel very grateful. This reflects great credit on the landlord, the generous 'Squiro of Tregib, who always seems anxious for the welfaro of his tenants.
LLANDOVERY.
LLANDOVERY. MEMORIAL SERVICES.—The. anniversary services in cutincetioit with Wi.liams'a (Pantycclyn) Memorial Chapel took pl'ce at ihe Memorial Chapel on Wedneselay and Thursday, when the Revs John Williams (Cardiff) and II Barrow "Williams (Llandudno) officiated in English and Welsh. The meetings were well attended, and the Rev E H Jonds (the pastor) returned thanks for the collections made towards the church fuuds Miss Thomas, of Belmont House, was the organist, whilst the singing was under the leader- ship of Mr E Morgan, tailor and draper.
A B E K G W ILL
A B E K G W ILL CVMAXTA. YSGOLIOX. — Cynualiodd ysgolion Al)er- wili,Llanfihangcl-uwch-gwili, Yspytty, a Chapel-y-groes, ou cymmaufa ya y lie ucliod, dydd lau, Meliefin 17eg. Am ddau o'r gloeh yn y piydnawn, dechreuwyd trwy ganu yr emyn, Un sylfaen fawr yr Eglwys," a ddarllen y wasanaetli hyd y trydydcl Colect. Wedi darllen y Colect, fo ganwyd yr emyn, "Dowch 'ieuenctyd hoff yn awr. Yna adroddodd plant y podair ysgol ou pwnc, Beth yw dy enw di." Wedi hyny, canwyd yr emyn, Fe welir Sion fel y wawr," ac adroddodd Capel- y-groos y saithled bennod o Lyfr yr Actau, o r adnod gyntat hytl yr eilfed a r bymtheg; ag Yspytty, o'r 17 hyd yr '28 o adnodau. Ar ol hyny, cauwyd yr emyn, I Galfaria trot' fy wyneb." Y lla adroddodd Llanfihaugel o'r 28 hyd y -f l o adnodau, ao Aborgwili o'r 41 hyd diwedd y bennod. Terfvnwyd trwy ganu yr emyn, Duw mawr y ryfeddodau niaith." Ar ol hyny, gwahoddwyd bawb i gael tc a bara brith, a thystiolaetli pawb uedd eu bod wedi ca-el eu boddloni o'r dechreu hyd y diwedd; pob peth wedi myned yn mlaen yn rhagorol. Ar ol te gynualiwycl concert, a phob un yu gwneyd ci rhau yn gaumoladwy.
LLANGADOCK.
LLANGADOCK. THE J UBILEE CELEBRATION.—The ringiug of the Church bells early on Tuesday, the 22nd June, fortold some unusual event, and the banners of different colours hoisted in various parts of the town reminded tho most unconcerned individual of the Jubilee day. The mottoes generally ended in God Bless our gracious Queen," and Long may she Live." A few days before the event a parish meeting was held at the Board School, when this question of the best way of cole- brating the event was discussed, Mr Peel was in the chair, and at cnce promised to head the list with £ 10, and Mr E. P. Lloyd, Glansevin Hall, gave X-5 Wo may also mention that the former gentleman paid for all his workmen and servants extra for their tea, and also gave the Gwynfe people.C2 for their own use, as did alsi the latter gentle- man give the same amount for the same purpose, and at his own cost prepared a large oonfire at Mandinham, where there was a good supply of ale and good cake for all comers. It would seem as if one had forgotten home and gone to the top of Mandinham. Now for old Llangadock. A grand treat with plenty of tea, cake, bread and butter, and buns was prepared at the Board School, for everyone who liked to partake of it. After tea a start was made for the Carrogsawddu Common, where the round-abouts were in full swing, and all sorts of sports were devised by Mr Morgan, schoolmaster, and others. We must not omit to mention that Messrs Thomas, of Bristol, did not forget the event, but sent Mr J. F. Morgan, the schoolmaster, money to get suitable medals for the children and ethers. 'l'hû ftaino ge*itluLixun, tuo, bUoWU through Mr William Davies, Cwrtyplas, lb. of tea, 211)s. of sugar, and a Jubilee shilling to all tho deserving poor in the locality, and 1: lIs to every widow who had children getting parish relief. The subscriptions came in freely from the different districts. After the sports, there was plenty of milk and bans distributed on the Common. The Llangadock Band was also in attendance, doing their utmost to inako all happy. Mr and Mrs Peel, Mr Lloyd, Glatisevin, the Vicar, and several Ministers were present. The boufiro was visible for miles around. No accident happened to mar tho pleasure of the day, and there was no drunkenness visible.
TALLEY.
TALLEY. .SuecEoS.—Wo are pleased to record the success of Mr Frank Long Price, who has obtained his degree at Lampeter College this term. lie is the second son of the family who has entered the Church. A bonfire was hastily constructed, speeches made, and all possible signs given to show tho village's rejoicings at another success among the Tilley House young gentlemen. AccEssioN SUNDAY was duly observed at above Parish Church. A special afternoon service was held for the convenience of all the parishoners, but it was not so well attended as expected. At both services the Jubilee liymn and tho National Anthem were sung, and the Vicar preached two most appropriate sermons; in the morning in English and in the afternoon in Welsh.—In the afternoon of Jubilee Day at the Eelwidsford Arms Hotel a largo company partook of a most excellent dinner prepared by Hostess Griffiths. They were the invited guests of Mrs nens, widow of the late Vicar of Tallev, who, although hersolf in London, wished her Talley friends to properly celebrato tlio occasion. Soon after tea crowds began to assemble upon Talley Mountain for the great event. A really magnificent pile—18 feet square and 25 foet iu height—had been built by Mr A. S. Prico, Talley House; Mr Henry Davies, Rhoslwyd Mr D. Davies, Khydawen. All had worked hard and spent much time and care, and the result was worthy of their labours. Photographs of the pile itself, with the builders of it, and a groups of officials and friends, were taken by Mr E. L. Price. About D.o p.m., Mr D. Long Price delivered a most feoling address which from his age and great experience ho was well able to do. The Vicar added a few remarks, when the rockets gave their signal, the pilo was lit, and the National Anthem heartily sung. Fifteen other bonfires were seen in different directions, but Talley seemed to be the only one who used rockets and gave a splendid display of fireworks in full view of village. Mr Meurie Lloyd, Glangrannelt, had chargo of that department, and was ably assisted by Mr H. 0. Price. Both seemed thoroughly at homo in their work, and to enjoy it, and well earned the hearty vote of thanks and cheers for their success. It is pleasant to say no disorder nor accident of any kind happened to spoil the fun. A word of praise is also duo to the local farmers who willingly lent their carts1 and horses for haulage; to the collectors, who sacrificed the time gathering subscriptions to the secretary, and all workers who helped to make a gigantic success. The village exhibited decorations, flags and mottoes of all kinds, especially at Talley House, the Vicarage, the School House, and Edwins- ford Arms-tho latter being very elaborate. FOR the best English lever watches, clocks, &c., cash or on the instalment pystem, go to Ilerber Jones & Co. You will save fifty per ceit.
PON TARDU LAIS.
PON TARDU LAIS. TUB JUBILEE.—A united demonstration took place, in which the various churches took part. After parading the principal streets, tea was served and gatnee were held iu Ffoeeyrefail Field.
I ~ 1 | Jubilee R^oiciugs…
Jubilee R^oiciugs at Lianddarog. A grand entertainment was given by the uhildien attending tlio Xjlaiiudarog INutloijril Helioo], assisted by Llisa K Sauiuel and the Messrs Htepbeiio, Paritj-pwll, OD Friday, JIll10 18th, tho proceeds of which were devoted toNvards a Jubilee treat for the scholars. The room was crowded with a highly-appreciative audience, who, by their liOtiity plaudits and vociferous encores, showed how delighted they were with the eiiorts of tho littlo one.s. The chair 'vas taken by tho Rev N. Thomas, who, as usual, proved an ideal president. The accompanist was Miss Hita Evaus, of Newcastle-Emlyn, whe^o superb playing was tho admiration oi ull. J.00 much praiso Ctinnot be given to Miss Evans for her great kindness in coming such a long distance to assist in making the enteitaiument the success that it was. The programme was as follows :—Action song, Infants; song, Miss E. iSamuol; song, rraucadtllu," Scholai-3; song, JSTr 1). Stephens; action yong, <4The Band," Iuiauto; boug, "Meeting of tho Wat-ets," bchulai'.d; action song, Infants; duet, Atigheuus Wyf," M. A. aud Willie Gealv sonb fc>tar of tho Twilight," tjdwlars; musical drill, Scholars; crying song, scholars song, Mr D. Stephens; laughing song, Scholars; dulce domum, Scholars- song "rho Old Brigade," Mr James otephens; mirror song and drill, Scholars. The singing of the Infants and the acting of the laughing, crying, and mirror songs elicited rounds of applause. The physical exorcises, which were performed to music, were gone through with wonderful accuracy and dcxtorily. Mr Jauios Stephens' render- I.ig of « Tho Old Brigade » was maguiUcent, and a hearty encore was demanded tyid responded to. The singing of tho duet Anghenus Wyf" by M. A. aud Willie (realy \> as a li eat rarely enjoyed, and an encore was demanded. Votes of thanks to the Vicar for presiding and to tho children aud Mi Lewis for the excellent entertain- ment, and also to Miss Evans for her üxtrUllie kindness, together with tho inging of the National Authoni, brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. On Tuesday an excellent repast of tea, cake*, and other good things was given to tho children and a large number of adults at tho Schoolroom. The tables had been beautifully laid out, and the room had been gaily decorated with flowers, Union Jacks, V.Ii.'s, tricolours, and portraits of the Queen. Before tea each child was presented with a Jubilee medal, as were also the good ladies who atteuded to the wants of the little ones, together with tho stewards of the Sports. The ladies who attended wero Mrs Harries, Llwyuonell-fawr Mrs Lewis, School House; Mrs Williams, Gilfach; Mrs Daniels, Peny- civai the Misses Phillips, Penllwynio; M. and M. A. feaavuol; Pttgh, Tirynys; and M. J. Thomas, White Hait. Justice having been done to all the good things provided, a move was made to-an adjoining field, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Phillips, Penllwynio (on which a gigantic bonfire had been built), where sports were indulged in until a lato hour. Prizes were given for races of every description, viz., children's races, flat, three-legged, ladies', frog race, high jump, wheeling wheelbarrow (blind- folded), donkey races, &c., &c. The stewards of the Sports wero Messrs J. Harries, Lodge; J.). Harries, Post Office; T. Williams, Gilfach W. Davies, Pantyllan; E. Davies, Quarrecochion; J. Harries, Cwmisgwyn; W. Harris, Groeswen; W. Samuel, W. Thomas, and T. \V Lewis, who used every endeavour to make tho affair a grand success. The Rev N. Thomas acted as starter. Several ladies and gentlemen with great kindness subscribed towards the Sports, &c., among whom may be mentioned Ji.115 X y ,y -inv J LIOACII-iaWr j Mrs Lewis, School House; Miss Evans, Pantyijnarry Miss M. A. Harries, Rev N. Thomas, Messrs J. Harries, W. Harries, &c. At a fow minutes before ten a match was put to the boafiro, and in a few minutes the wliolo pile was in a great blaze, which could be eeen for miles. While the lire was raging the National Anthem was well and 1 0 lustily sung. Sweets, buns, and biscuits were distributed on the field, and all felt extremely thankful to Mrs Samuel, who catered in such an admirable manner, and who also presented a tin of excellent biscuits to be divided amongst the children.
IRv, Andrew Fuller Mills,
I Rv, Andrew Fuller Mills, The following biographical sketch of the Rev A. Fuller Mills, the popular pastor of the English Baptists, Carmarthen, appears in the BajMtst SuvaUi;/ School lu'<y/rd for June Mr Mills was born at Tydu, Monmouth- shire, 1818. Shortly afterwards his parents removed to Abertillery, or as it was then called ,L\bertylery-then a small village with no school, except an old Dame's School and another of a similar character kept in the Vestry of Blaenau Gwent Baptist Chapel. This was the only place of worship in the neighbourhood. The pastor was the Rev J. Lewis, a good, earnest, simple preacher of the Gospel (not educated) but adapted to the locality; and to whom the credit is due of having alone for many .years kept the religious lamp burning and for having laid the foundation of the new strong Baptise interest at Abet-tillei-y. In 1800, when just passed eleven years of age, young Andrew joined the Church at Blaenau Gwent. The same year in whijli lie was baptized, the worlc-a-world claimed him as its own, and he was apprenticed to the grocery aud drapery business, and with aprjii on and chin barely up to the;countcr began life at eleven, and never returned home to dwell again, and was never dependent on his father and mother for anything from that moment, though up to tlieit- death he had great affection for them. He wrote them regularly, visited them periodically, and, as soon as lie was able helped to make their age and last years comfortable in every way possible. As a boy- member of Blaenau Gwent lie took part in Church work—especially in Sunday School work, eisteddfodau, pynciau, etc. Frequently when fourteen addressing Sunday School gatherings. At 16 he began to preach at the invitation of several friends, and held forth in neighbouring Churches as occasion arose. In 1860 he applied for admission to Polity- pool College. Many tried to dissuade him from this, because though youthful as to years lie occupied a good and promising position in business, tie did not seek the ministry for its emoluments, but the desire was strong in him from childhood, and had been fanned and fostered by the Monmouth- shire Vi/manfaoedd and C>/rddau (JhivarteroU for the pulpit giants of Monmouthshire were many in those days. It was his pleasure and inspiration to hear often Nefydd, loan Emlyn. Robert Ellis, Evan Thomas, Williams Nanty- irlo, 'he gentlemanly Daniel Morgan, James Ivowe, etc. he entered PoiTtypooI College, and there lie was a most diligent and successful student. In 1870 lie had the oirei- of three churches— Blakeney, Lydbrook, Neath. He chose the latter, then a poor scattered cause in an isolated gloomy building. lie was there nearly seven years, and did a splendid work, He built a new chapel worth over which was paid for except £ 400 before he left in 1876. He gathered a regular congre- gation of 600 to 700 baptised and received into church fellowship over 200, left a good, healthy, compact church in 1876 for Glasgow, and was there for about six years, and dicl a good work. He came in contact with great men, such as Dr William Pulsford, for whom lie preached often Drs Morrison, Ferguson, Culross, and others. It was his pleasure in the North to read hard and continue studies which he had begun. The North—though there was much in the work and people that lie loved, and though lie succeeded as well as any of his predecessors—never suited his warm Welsh soul and fervent nature. Having removed to and spent two years at Wigan, at the earliest solicitation of old friends lie resettled at Neath in 1885 to make an attempt to pull together once more the fragments of a foolishly destroyed church. He spent there again six years of downright hard work, and left a foundation for others to build upon. In 1892 he settled at Carmarthen, and we arc able to speak with more than delight of the successful work accomplished. School and church are in a strong and healthy and flourishing condition, During the five years -1 re lie has baptized and received into the church more than 100 members. In Glasgow lie conducted a Bible Class of more than 100 members, from which went into the ministry the llevs George Cameron, one of our oldest Congo missionaries J. Hamilton, Lowestoft; T. Campbell, Fish- ponds, Bristol, all of whom it was his pleasure to baptize. The Rev W. C. Cottingham, another Congo missionary now sleeping at Underbill until the resurrection, it was his joy to send out from Wigan. A Miss Snow, also, from Neath, whom he baptized, became the wife of a Mr George King, a missionary under the China Inland Mission. She lies buried in China. Many memories link him with the Foreign Mission Field. As a citizen lie has always felt it 1u be his duty to take his part in all public life, regarding it as much his religion to secure good laws and secular conditions for the people as to preach to them. He is a thorough Radical in politics, because he believes Radicalism is healthy progress and healthy progress is of God. Liberalism is the Christianity of politics," that is his motto. He is a most eloquent advocate of Disestablishment and other great measures of right and justice. He is Secretary of the Carmarthen Liberal Association, aud has done good service. In 1892 the shop assistants of Neath presented him with a lithographed address in an album. Mr Mills possesses a kind and generous nature, independent judgment, a frank and genial disposition, a self-sacrificing spirit and a Iarge-Iieartedness, which make his presence, like a ray of sunshine. As a preacher, he I stands very high. Intellect and emotion, light and warmth, are in happy combination in his discourses. He prepares carefully for his pulpit, and ever puts conscience into his work. While lie keeps abreast of the times lie is truly loyal to the old verities of the Gospel, and he gathers all his inspiration from the Crucified. As a citizen and as a minister of Chvist he has rendered most valuable service and we wish him a long life and continued usefulness in his important work. -u_u-
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CWMAMMAN. ANXIVKRSAKY SERVICES.—At the services held in connection with the Methodist cause at Tabernacle, on Sunday and Monday last, the Revs D. vVilliams, Newport, and —. Griffiths, Cwmgiedd, Ystradgynlais, delivered powerful and impressive sermons to crowded congregations. The sermon on Sunday morning was preached by the Rev J. Oliver, the respected pastor.
Inquest at the Joint Counties…
Inquest at the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen. The Borough coroner (Mr T. Walters, solicitor) held an inquest at the Joint Counties Asylum, on Thursday, the 2H,h ult, touching the death of Thomas Jones, a patient, aged 05 years. John Thomas said he had been an attendant at the Asylum for W years. On Jubilee Day he, along with two assistants, was iu charge of a ward containing 47 patients. He was carrying in the bacon for dinner when lie observed that the potatoes were short. He told the other attendants to be careful that the patients should have each a proper share. When he commenced carrying, he observed the deceased patient in distress. 1 le immediately tried to relieve the patient of the obstruction in his throat, but without success Dr Lord was at once sent for and after trying to dislodge the obstruction by his finger and by a tube, made a small opening in the throat. The patient was getting black in the face; but artificial respiration was successfully applied. The patient died next day. Caleb Hodge Lewis, an attendant Dr Lord, the clinical dcrk: and Dr Gibbon, the assistant medical officer, gave similar evidence. Dr Goodall, the medical superintendent, said that the patient had a tendency to bolt his food. He would not have died after such a very slight operation if he had not had a weak heart. The Jury returned a verdict to the cflecfc that the patient died of heart disease, and that no blame could be attributed to any member of the staff—all of whom had done all that could be done under the circumstances.
Llandilo Petty Sessious.
Llandilo Petty Sessious. ■SATL HDAV.—Before Mr Henry Herbert and Major Thomas. THE DRINK. Evan Davies was eharged by P.C. Nicholas with being drunk and disorderly at Cwniamman on the night of the 2drd of June. Defendant was a youth of IS years. He admitted the offence, and was lined 5s and costs. The Bunch told the defendant that it was a pity to see so young a. man acting as he had done. William Morgan, another youth, was similarly charged by the sarno constable. The offence was committed on the saiiio occasion as the foregoing. He was similarly lined, ALLEGED THEFT AT LLANEGWAD. Mary Thomas, a young wonta,n, was brought up in custody and charged with theft. Mr J. W. Nicholas appeared for the prosecution, and asked for a remand. Mr T. U. Williams, who appeared for the defendant, asked fur evidence to show there was some reason for the cliargo. The girl had been in custody since Wednesday. Lewis Davies, Llanegwad, deposed that on the morning of Tuesday, the :nd, he had a pnrse. It contained £:n 17s. It was in a, box in his bedroom. There was also a bottle of whisky and a ring in the same box. lie saw them last on Tuesday morning. Ho missed then; on Wednesday. Ho first missed the botile, and then the money. He then went to the prisoners home, Tyrdoinen. Witness saw Mr Griffiths, Cross Ion Shop, that morning. He was not very well. By Major Thomas He was down stairs and dressed. The wife had said that he could not come he was so bad. Thero had been a doctor with him. J. Griffiths had some important evidence to give in favour of the charge. Defendant was then admitted to bail in the sum of P.25, for which her mother became surety.
Llandilo Board of Guardians.
Llandilo Board of Guardians. ( Tbe fortnightly meeting of this body was held on Saturday last, when those in attendance were Me Henry Herbert (chairman), Miss May Gsvynne- Hughes, Col. G wynne-Hughes, Major Thomas, and Messrs D. Davies, Joseph Harries, John Harris, James Rees, Caleb Thomas, J. L. Williams, W. Jones (Ammanford), D. Watkins, J. Jones (Briskin), W. Thomas, D. Morris, and W. Williams. THE MASTER'S REPORT stated that the number of inmates in the house was 41, against 32 in the corresponding period last year. Services had been held by the Rev. John Davies (C.M.) on two occasions, and the Vicar on the occasion of a fnneral. Vagrants: Forty-six visited the house in the fortnight, against 00 in the corres- ponding period of last year. TENDERS. Tenders for groceries wero sent in from Mr D. Evans, Towy Stores Mr John Thomas, Rhosmaen- street; and Air Lewis Edwards, Trapp. The latter received the ^ntract. NOTHING LIKE WELSH. The following tenders weie receivedMr D. Evans, Towy Stores Flour, 27s per saok oatmeal, 15s (id barley-meal, 4" !JJ per cwt. Mr W. Jones, Canton Flour, 27s od oatmeal (Welsh), ISs barley- iiieal, is!)d. Despite the fact that in two out of the three items, the former was considerably the cheaper tender, yet the latter was acceptod. Why ? Because the oatmeal was Welsh. For coal, the tender of Mr B. Lewis, being the cheapest, was accepted. There was only one tender for meat (Mr Thomas, Rhosmaen-street), and that was accepted. RELIEVING OFFICER'S REPORT. Mr D. Davies (North District) reported that the amount psid out in relief during the first week of the fortnight was £ 4<i lis, for :?!), against 9 It 8s lid, for 21,18. Second week £;)4; 5* for 2S1S againstf It 8s (id, for !I.s. SANITARY AUTHORITY. A letter was read from the Brynamman Parish Council stating that they could no'; undertake to collect subscriptions in aid of a road improvement in that locality. If tho District Council were not prepared to do what was necessary, tho Parish Council would have to appeal to some higher power, -Chairmrii Let them appeal then.—Mr John Harris said the Pariah Council did not sec that they ought to pay for the land. -Chairman That is what we have said all along.-The subject then dropped THE EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC. A lettsr was read from Mr Jouathan Cruse, in which he virtually reiterated arguments used at the last meeting of the Council relative to the payment demanded by the Council for damage done to the roads by the haulage of timber. If the Council thought proper to enforce their claim for tho sum of ^20, bo would have no other alternative than to defend it.-Cha.innan: Let the caeo go on then. The report of the Sanitary Officer-was read, but it containeel no matter calling for special mention.
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