The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

panmtno! FAMES! Comm AND SEE THE GREAT UNITED COUNTIES SHOWj AT CARMARTHEN, On FRIDAY, August the 20th, 1897. WONDERFUL ENTRIES. ur Royal and London Shire Shotc Winners coming. o:T CHEAP RAILWAY TICKETS. SALE TO-MORROW. CARDIGANSHIRE. PARISH OF LLANGOEDMORE. IMPORTANT SALE OF A VERY DESJH- ABLE FREEHOLD FARM. MESSRS LLOYD & THOMAS ARE*ATV°^ with instructions to oher for SALE by VUCTION, at the Black Lion Hotel, Cardigan, on Saturday, August 11th, 1897, all that valuab e aiid desirable Freehold Farm, known as i UCHA?" situate in the Parish of Llangoedmore, together with the small holding of Cnwcyreithmen, Bank Cottage, Pantglas, and Ffoslaylwr, the whole comprising 11)5 acres, or thereabouts, of excellent pasture and arable land, now hddhyMr^iffith Evans, and his undertenants, under a lease from the 30th September, 1877, for a term of 21 years, at the annual rent of £ 130. Further particulars and information may be obtained of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay-street, Carmar- then or of ,,rc jjf, 0# MOKLIbj Solicitor, Carmarthen. TOWN OF CARMARTHEN. Important Stile of a valuable Shop and Divelliwj-house. MESSRS. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instructions to offer for SALL y AUCTION, at the Boar's Head on Thursday, the 26th day of August, lbJ7, at 1 wo o'clock p.m., all that valuable large and commodious SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, with an extensive Garden at the rear, situate and being No. 4, &t. Peter's-street, Carmarthen, now in the occupation of Mr. William Llowellyn, Cabinet-makor. t „ For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Quay-street, Carmarthen or to Mr. ROWLAND BROWNE, Solicitor, Carmarthen. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF CONWIL. Important Sale of Valuable Freehold Farm*. MESSRS. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instructions to offer for SALL by AUCTION, at an early date, at the Boar s Head Hotel, Carmarthen, all those three Valuable larms known as GORSEGOCH, containing 60a. Lr. JP. NOHTHLLWYXPNI, containing IGa. Or. Hp. and BEDW, containing 37a. Ir. 20pM all situate in the Parish of Conwil. Full particulars will duly appear, and in the mean- time further information may be obtained of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay-street, Carmarthen, or of Mr. W. MORGAN GRIFFITHS, Solicitor, Carmarthen. CATTLE MARKET, CARMARTHEN. MESSRS LLOYD & THOMAS WIN OFFER FOR SALE by AUCTION at the above Market on the 21st day of August, 1897, a number of PRIZECATTLE, HORSES, SHEEP, and PIGS exhibited at the United Counties Agricultural Society's Show. SALE TO COMMENCE AT 10.30 O'CLOCK. TERMS—CASH. CARMARTHENSHIRE. MYDRIM PARISH. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARMS. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON wiU SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ivy Bash Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 14th day of August, 1897, at 2.30 o'clock p.m., the following Farms, viz.ITENT PER A. R. 1'. YKAK. Lot 1. Three detached Fields part of GARLLEGANFACH lo 1 o7 I Lot 2. Remaining part of GAR- Lot 2. Remaining part of GAR. I LLEGANFACH 1<>G 0 o> J Lot 3 PLASNEWYDD 80 3 28. £ (.0 Lot I. LLWYNDITTW 4-1 2 23. £ 'J0 Full particulars and plans will shortly appear, and may be obtained of the Auctioneers, at their offices in Quay-streot, Carmarthen or of W. MORGAN GRIFFITHS, Solicitor, Carmarthen. SALE TO-MORROW. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PAIIISB OF LLANFIII ANGEL-AR-ARTII AND PAlUbt^w £ qwn qf GARMARTHEN. BANG ESTATE. MR JOHN FRANCIS will SELL by AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, at the following valuable FREEHOLD PROl ER11E6, vi/ Banc Farm, Mwyncolyn Dwelling House, Garden and Land, Bee Hive Public IIouso, badd1.^ Arms Public House, Cottage and Garden, cahed PENYBONT Glannant Factory and Ijemises, anda large number of LCILDIING ^r Dwelling House, Garden and I remises, A o. Priory-street, Carmarthen. Particulars, Plans, and Conditions of ^le may lje obtained of John Francis, Carmarthen or of Messrs $,rkerTliorris, and Solicitors, Carmarthen. Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Hwyr Ieuainc COURT HENRY, IJ Y]) D L L U 1'1 (G lV Y L MAB0N)>\ IIYDREF 4ydd, 1817. rItH' DES'lYN.Hi. £ H. C. 1. PBYDDEST "Uuigcdd," heb Eod dios 150 o linellau, gvvobr. 1 1 0 (A Chadair Dderw hardd.) 2. PBIFDDAKN: "Priod y Morwr (J. Price) • ° (A Batliodyn Aur.) 3. COB MEIBION KhyfelganDdirwestol (Jenkins) ° 0 0 battitidyn Ariati.) (Jenkins) ° u (A Bathodyn Anan.) 4 COB MKBCHBD Haf (D. Emlyn Evans) 300 (A Batliodyn A nan.) Rheatr gyllawn o'r testynau i'w cael yn ImAD, oud talu y cludiad, oddi wrth yr YsgrifeDydd, lUlYS REES. Broad Oak, Golden Grove. WHIT LAND. A GRAND MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD On MONDAY, SEPTEMBER (Jtlt, 1S07. ADJUDICATORS: Messrs GLYNDWR RICHARDS, Mountain Ash, Mum. ^'DAN DAVIES, Merthyr. VBT7K—'To the Choir of not under 70 in CiHEF liu/k.. besfc .1 Thanks be to God mTjah), £ -0, and Gold Medal to Conductor. Also 10, to each of the unsuccessful Choir leaders. CtoT^Faust) (Gounod), £ 15 and Sdver Medal to the Conductor. Programmes are nowq ready and may be had (at lid by post) from the Secretaiy, Mr. SCOURFIELD, Whitlatid. j A GHAND SHOW Of FRUIT, FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE, POULTRY, DOGS, &c., WILL BE HELlJ AT ZB^HSTKlTIFIElILillsr On 11IURSIJAY, SEPTEMBER Kith, IS!)t. SI'LENDIU CLASSIFICATION. For Schedules apply to the Secretaries, Messrs. LEWIS & EDWABPS, Bankyfelin, Carmarthen. THE NINETEENTH ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW WILL DE IIELIJ AT ST. CLEARS On FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 180 7. Presidcnt: T. J. HAKKIES, Eaq. Vicc-Picsidcnt H. R. CABVER, E-,I. Entries close August 30th, and no entries will be received after that date. Schedules may be obtained of the Secretary, W. HARRIES, Railway Hotel, St. Clears. UNITED COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. THIS GREAT SHOW will be held in the YSTRAD MEADOWS, CARMARTHEN, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 20th next. £JOO IN PRIZES. Schedules of D. H. THOMAS, Auctioneer, Car- marthen. SHREWSBUBY G REA T FL 0 R A L JJL E T E, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, August 18th and 19th, 1897. ROYAL NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW to illustrate the progress of Horticulture during the GO years of H.M. Reign, under the auspices and co- operation of the ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. NEARLY £ 1,000 IN PRIZES. THE GRANDEST FLOWER SHOW HELD IN ENGLAND. Each day the Unrivalled BANDS(by kind permission) of H.M. ROYAL HORSE GUARDS (Blue). H.M. ROYAL ARTILLERY. H.M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS. 103 MAGNIFICENT PERFORMERS, AND OTHER MILITARY BANDS. The most MARVELLOUS PERFORMERS IN THE WORLD, who appear AT THIS FETE only. WEITZMAN FREDERICKS TROUPE SYLVESTER LADY GYMNASTS- LEOPOLD TROUPE-ARA, ZEBRA AND VORA- THE BURNELLS HENRI FRENCH REZENE AND ROBINI BARELLO AND MILLAY OTTO FELIX'S DOGS LAVANTINE, and many other Marvellous Artistes. GRAND BALLOON ASCENTS EACH DAY. HORSE LEAPING COMPETITION, 2100 in PRIZES. GRAND ILLUMINATIONS AND FIREWORKS. SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAINS FROM SWANSEA, CARMARTHEN, and CENTRAL WALES. ADMISSION :— Wednesday, One o'clock, 2s. M. after Five, Is. Thursday, all day from Eleven, ONE SHILLING ONLY. II. W. ADNITT, \W „ W. W. NAUNTON,/HON'BECS- The Square, Shrewsbury. VICTORIAN FETE. A GltAND ifT F, &-j Towards providing Funds for the Erection of a VOLUNTEER DRILL HALL Will be held AT 0 -A- 1:: P,, M A Iz P, On Thursday, September HHIl, 1897. Further particulars next tceeh. iI. BRUNEL WHITE (MAYOK), Chairman of Committee. JAMES JOHN (2ND LIEUT.), Hon. Secretary. SUN 1NS U1: AN Cl-roi'^ ICE I'OUNWiD 1710. Sum insured in 1895: For all particulars 111)ply to tho following ttgoutr:- Caiuiartlien—Mr. Joliu Franch. Llaudilo—Mr David Jenkins. Uausteplian—Mr Joliu Davies. Llaudyssil—Sir John D. Thomas. Siimau—Mr David E. Tliot-rias. Llanyùylhcr-Mr David Tlioimis. LIauduvery-Mr Thomas Phillips. -_u_- IIOUSE TO LET, 15, UNION-STREET. A CONVENIENT House, large Rooms, and fitted with Gaa. Newly decorated throughout. Lmmediate possession can be had.—Apply 2, (laEen. itreet, Carmarthen. FARM TO LET. rilOWER HILL FARM, near Llanybyther.— JL Apply, Lewis, Auctioneer, Merthyr. ESTO,N.SUPEr,-MARE.-Ifoube,i (Furnished w and Unfurnished), Businesses, Shops. Printed lists free from Lalonde Bros., House Agents and Removal Contractors, Weston-super-Mare. TO LET, with immediate possession, No. 8, Quay- street. — Apply at 1G, Guildhall-square, Carmarthen. A Grand PEDIGREE BO AR to be had at Friar's Park Garden, Carmarthen.—Apply to David Morgans, Chequer's Alley, Blue-street. ]TURRETS.—A line lot of working Ferrets for I Sale; youufr and old white and polecat; either for ratting or rabbiting.—Apply W. Whitney, 57, Lammas-street, Carmarthen. AGENTS AND CANVASSERS wanted, k3 to j"jL £4 weekly earned. Sells at sight. Splendid opportunity for smart men. Send addressed envelope O.R. Company, 198, Long Lane, London, S.E. DRAPERY.—Wanted a respectable Lad as APPRENTICE Welsh necessary.—E. R. Evans, Anchor House, Carmarthen. GENTS WANTED to push tirst-elass Machinery Oils. Liberal Commission.— Box 31, Post Office, Liverpool. /JQA a Month can be made with £ J0. For 3yOv/ particulars, At dress, Cadata," 151, Leaden hall-street, London, ^TTMBRELLAS RE^COVEREFb^ our London Maker and delivered in 48 hours. Tho New "Crown' J Umbrella, hall-marked silver mounts 5s. The" Half-Crown Umbrella, 2s. 6d.—E. R Evans, Carmarthen. WANTED au ASSISTANT-TRAArKLLER for Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke Counties, by the Superintendent of largo Firms (to call on Grocers and Confectioners). Connection necessary. Small Salary and Commission. Good opening for gnod maD. Apply, "Enterprise," 59, Llanfair-road, Cardilf.

SHIPPING AKHIVALS.—S.S. Tix,yside," Bristol, Mr T Jenkins; s.s. Mertbyr," Bristol, Messrs Spiller and Baker. SCHOLASTIC.—We are pleased to filld that in the recent classical final examination at Oxford, Mr Enoch T Davies, the son of Mr John Davies, boot and shoemaker, King-utreet, passed with honours, and will take his B.A. degree in September next. HERBERT JONES & Cu. have an immense stock cf every description of good and substantial house furniture to select from, at very low prices. —49, King-street, Carmarthen. MARKETS, Saturday.—The supply of butter had fallen short; demand good in some cases an advance of fully d per lb was paid, viz., Ud to lOd per lb, according to quality. The demand for chceso had fallen off very few lots on offer; 223 was paid for a couple of good dailies; common quality neglected. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to return thanks for the following £ 1 8s, proceeds of Infirmary Saturday Collection in Mydrim and district, per Miss Howell, Penrheol; £ 1 lis 3d from Post Office employees, per Mr Aaher and medicine bottles from Mrs Morris, Esplanade. THE REV. D. J. EVANS, curate of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, to whose illness and testimonial fund we referred in a recent issue, has been handed a cheque for 150 guineas by the congregation of St. reter's. Mr Evans has left Carmarthen, and we sincerely hopo to see him return again in the best of health as a result of the rest and change. BABELL CHAPEL -Annivenmry services were held at Babell Chapel, Pensarn, on Sunday and Monday last. Excellent sermons' were delivered by the Rev Phillip Jones, Fishguard, and the Rev W Emrys Lloyd, Penygraig, when the chapel was filled to overflowing, many having to remain out. stide. WELSH AFHIZK ARRANGEMENTS,—The London Gazette of Friday states that tho Queen, by ad vice of the Pei iy Council, has ordered that the counties of Carmarthen and Pembroko town and county Haverfordwest, and County Cardigan shall for the purposes of next winttr assizes be united and called winter assize, county No. (i, and held at Carmarthrn also that the Counties of Brecknock and Radnor be united under the stjlo winter hseiise county No. 7, and held at Brecon. LOCAL FAIRS FOR AuGUST.-Evcry possible precaution is taken to verify the following dates, but, owing to the difficulty of obtaining official information, we are unable to guarantee the absolute correctness of the table. We shall be glad to hear from looal correspondents if an inaccurate date occurs :-Talgarth, 10; Haverfordwest, 10 Narbcrth, 11; Carmarthen, 12; Hay, 12; Llantrisant, 12; Trecastle, 14 Lampeter, 14 Swansea, 1< Lotterston, 16; Whibland, 17; Knighton, 13; Kilgerran, 19 Newcastle- Emlyn, 20; Cilycwm, 20; Cayo, 21; Llaiidilo, 23; Maesteg, 23 Neath, 25 Caerphilly, 23; St. Mary's Hill, 21;; Builth, 30 Pembroke, 30; Crymmych, 31; and Tregaron, 31. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNIOX. — Amongst other things given on Sunday afternoon last, by the above membets, at the Assembly Rooms, was a dialogue, entitled, One good turn deserves another," when the following were the characteis —Mary Tolson (an anxious wife), Miss Buckland, Waterloo Terrace George Tolson (an erring husband), Mr Griffiths, driver G.W.R Mr Poiser (a teetotaller), Mr Gulas MtEi Poiser (a "little drop" wife), Mrs Pinkhim Jane (sorvant to Mrs Toleon), Miss Gladys Lewis, daughter of Mr Wrn. Lewis, Pensarn. The dialogue which lasted an hour and a half, was much appreciated by the large audience. 1ST V.B. WELSH REGIMENT (II COMPANY).—Orders for the week ending Saturday, 14th August, 1897. Officer for the week, 2nd Lieut. John. Company orderlies, Sergt. David Rogers and Lance-Corporal David Evans. Orderly bugler, Howell Thomas. Company drill on Monday at 7.30 p.m. (plain clothes). Recruits drill on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7.30 p.m. Class firing on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from 2.30 p.m. Members who have not fired the 3rd class, are requested to do so without delay great inconvenience is caused to the members wishing to fire their 2nd and 1st class by their not doing so.—By order, W. BUCKLEY RODERICK, Captain Commanding H. Company. FOR the best-made English or American-made sewing machines, try Herbert Jones & Co., Car. marthen. You will save fifty per cent. PRESENTATIONS. There is now on view in the window of Mr John Williams, watchmaker and jeweller, Lammas-street, two beautiful articles which are to be presented to two well known gentlemen, viz., Mr Charles Whiteoak, Iuland Revenue officer, and the Rev David Jenkins, St. Anne's Church, Cwmffrwd. The articles are handsome works of art. That to Mr Whiteoak is a solid silver Queen Anne teapot, and contains the following inscription:— "Presented to Mr Charles Whiteoak after four years' hard work as secretary Studt's Committee,' Car- marthen. JuJ[y» 1897." The ortier gtft ls a sollrt silver pocket Communion Service, with the following inscription Presented to the Rev David Jenkins by the Members of St. Anne's Church, Cwmffrwd, Carmarthen, on his leaving for Llanelly, August, 1897." AUGUST FAIR.—One of the most important fairs of the year was held hero on Thursday. Business actually commenced on Wednesday evening in the horse department, but trade was very slow. On neither days did many cattle dealers visit the town from all parts of England, as they usually do, but horse buyers were pretty numerous. The absence of well-known purchasers of cattle were duo to the scarcity of grass in England, where, unlike those this part, the fields are quite brown, owing to the late dry weather. Horses generally were a poor lot—nothing like they used to be. The prices were :—Carters, £ 35 to jE48 cobs, £ 20 to C35 two-year-old colts, jE12 to kii; yearlings, E4; toFIO ponies, which were scarce, £ 7 to £ 15. The few harness horses on offer were somewhat inferior. The quotations in the cattle fair were :-Two-year-ulds, £ 10 to E12 yearlings, 93 10s to £8 a few fat cattle, about till per lb cows and calves, £ 10 to £H. WEDDING.—The wedding took place at Union- street Chapel, on Tuesday, of Mr Charles Augustus Steadlen, Paddington, Loudon, and Miss Sarah Richards, Cwrtybcdw, Llanstephan,when the Hev E Thomas, Congregational minister, Llanybri, officiated. The bridesmaids were Miss M Johns, Lower Court, St Clears Miss Johns, Parlceitliin Miss Lewis, Mill, Llangunnock, and Miss Lewis, Market Hall, while Mr James Rees, ClothHall, acted as best man. The following were at the wedding breakfast —Mr and Mrs Morgan Miss Skyrme, Cloth Hall Mr Johns, Lower Conrt., bt Clears together with Mr Richards, father of tho bride. The happy couple left amidst showers of rice aud confetti for Tenby, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bouquets which the bridesmaids carried were exquisite, and were greatly admired. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. NExT WEEK'S GREAT FLORA J, MUSICAL FETE AT SHREWSBURY.—The attractions provided for this great fete, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, 15th and 16th inst, it is no exaggeration to say, promise to excel in magnificence and magnitude anything of the kind ever witnessed in England. It is this year favoured with tho distinguished patronage of the Royal Horticultural Society, which connection elevates it to the dignified position of National importance, and will therefore constitute the best possible illustration. of the progress of horticulture in this country, during the sixty years benificient reign of Her Majesty. A sum of £ 1,000 is to bo given in prizes. The engagement of the famous Bands of the Royal Horse Guards, the Royal Artillery, and the Coidstream Guards, the three of which, comprising 105 performers, will be massed for a two hours' concert on each day, ensures an unprecedented musical treat. The marvellous acrobatic aerial, and other perfomances for which the Shrewsbury fete is so justly renowned, will be more than eclipsed this time, n and, together witli norse-leaping, oanoon-ascents, lireworice, etc., will form an attractive programme, The Railway Companies will run special excursion trains from all parts. ENGLISH WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL TitEAT. The children attending this school had their annual treat to Llanstephan on Monday last, in beautiful weather. A large number of parents joined the party, and a start was made from the chapel about nine o'clock. Llanstephan was reached at eleven, when buns and gingerado were nerved to each scholar. The gingerade, as usual, was kindly given by Mr and Mrs Collard, Queen's Hotel. Lunch over, the scholars were allowed to roam at their own sweet will until four o'clock, when tea was served on The Green, which had been prepared by the follow- ing ladies — Tho Misses Greenland Miss Levvis, Leighton House, Priory-street; the Misses Smith, Elliston-terrace Mrs \V James, Francis terrace and Mrs U. J. Joney, Francis-terrace. The Rev J. Greenland ithe respected minister) having said grace, the wants of the scholars were well looked after by Mr D Williams (the superintendent) and the teachers. Everyono having enjoyed tho viands provided, various games were indulged in until seven o'clock, when the return journey was made. Guildhall- square was reached shortly after nine o'clock, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The arrange- ments, as in previous years, were carried out by Mr William Jan.es, Francis-terrace and Mr G. T. Smith (secretary), Elliston-terrace. For the best English lever watches, cloaks, &r" cash or on the instalment system, go to Herbert Jones & Co. You will save fifty per cent.

KID W ELLY, GIOOJIY OUTLOOK.-Thu cond'tion of affairs at Kidwelly, owing to the long-continued idleness of the tiiiplate works, grows from bad to worse. It had been hoped that when the works were pub up by auction some weeks ago, a sale would have been effected and the factory restarted at an early date. That hope, however, was not realised, no sale being effected. Meanwhile, the condition of the inhabitants is piti ible to a degreo, and to i),ake matters worse, the tenants living at Gwendraeth town, the Siding and the Abbey, the property of Mr Chivers, Pia-n-nvydd, Peinbrey, have leceived notice to quit by Monday next, the occupiers of the tenements being, of course, unable to pay the rents. This step haa bo m taken by reason of tho fat that under the Small Tenements' Act the landlord has to pay the rates whether rent is received or' not. What the tenants will do they are at a loss to determine, the outlook being of the gloomiest description.

I Death of Alderman Howell Ho wells, J.P., Pontcarreg. With feelings of unfeigned regret we have to chronicle the death of Alderman Howell Howclls, J.P., of Pontcarreg, Carmarthen, which sad event took place at his residence at four o'clock on Thursday inoniing, from valvular heart disease. The deceased gentleman had been in frail health for some time, the shock of the recent death of Mrs Howells—and that of his elder son a few months later—having left its mark upon him. He was not seriously indisposed before Tuesday week, when he took to his bed, and his medical attendant, Dr Rowlands, was called in. In the commencement of the week he appeared to improve, but on Wednesday he again grew worse, when his medical attendant called to his aid Dr Parry. But it was evident that the deceased was sinking and beyond all human aid, and he passed peacefully away as stated. He was 76 years of age. The deceased gentleman leaves one son—Mr Howell Howells, B.A., and one daughter—Mrs Evans, wife of the Rev T. C. Evans, of Birmingham—to mourn their loss, with whom the greatest sympathy is felt in their affliction, the more so, as within the last nine months, they have lost by death father, mother, and brother. The late Mr Howell Howells came from the good old stock of the Howells, of Trelech, who are by no means unknown in the annals of South Wales. Mr Howells was born on September 30th, 1820, at Nott- square, and was the third son of the late Mr Howell Howells, of Mill-bank, near Carmarthen, by his wife Isabella, a Scottish lady from the neighbourhood of Edinburgh, whose maiden name was Archibald. lie received his early education at Carmarthen, but soon after he had entered on his teens he was sent by his father to a school at Worcester, where he appears to have made good progress. After returning home he assisted his father in his business for some time, and subsequently to his marriage opened business for himself in the town, and carried on that of a grocer and tea merchant in the premises now occupied by Mr Daniel Lewis, in King-street, up to 1879, when he retired. He took an active interest in all patriotic and benevolent movements. He was one of the first to join the local corps when the volunteer force was formed, and remained a member of that honourable body for eleven or twelve years, during a great part of which time he was reckoned one of the best shots in the country. He won two cups, including one which Lord Dynevor offered for the file firing, and among numerous prizes which fell to his lot he gained The Open at one of the annual competitions at Carmarthen. lie also formed out of the small number from South Wales that joined the English volunteers when they went to compete at Leige, in Belgium, and, therefore, he is among the few in this neighbourhood who can show the medal presented to each of the Britons by the Belgian King after he had reviewed them and employed them temporarily as his body guard. He held the rank of sergeant for many years. Mr Howells was one of those who may be said to have originated the School of Art in Carmarthen, and had been connected with it ever since its foundation, as a member of the committee, or otherwise. He had been secretary of the Carmarthen Burial Board for about 36 years, and for nearly as long a period lie had done the work of secretary for the Carmarthenshire Infirmary Committee and the now defunct Carmarthen Public Roads Board. His con- nection for many years with our Infirmary, in the capacity of sucretary, liruu8ljt him into contact with many in different parts of the county, and they in common with his fellow- townsmen had the highest opinion of his many good qualities. This office he re- signed a few years ago, but he retained that of 0 ZD Clerk to the Burial Board to the last. In 1886 Mr Howells was elected to a seat in the Town Council for the Western Ward, and in November, iSS3, he was unanimously elected Mayor. A few years later lie was added to the Commission of the Peace for the Borough, and his impartiality and keen sense of justice on the Bench, tempered by mercy, was well-known and greatly ap- preciated. A few months ago he was also b elected alderman in the place of Mr T. Davies, J.P., The Quay, who resigned. He was a faithful member of the English Wesleyan Chapel and took great interest in everything connected with that body. In politics Mr Howells was strictly neutral. Not only did he abstain from taking an open part in political contests, but his private views were well known to be of the broadest and most tolerant kind. He was also a faithful local preacher. The funeral will take place on Saturday, and will be strictly private. We arc requested to inform friends that through the special request of the deceased, no flowers will be accepted.

1, 1, A N 1) 1 L 0. "GAZKTKE NEWS."—Friday night's Gazette contains the following :-John Jones, of Gelyngocli, Manordilo, Llandilo-fawr, Carmarthenshire, farmer and timber haulier.—William Michael, Rhosiuaon-street, and Glyncewch, Llandilo, saddler. MILITAKY FUNERAL.—The body of Edward Rogers, late a private in the Volunteers, was interred with military honours on Wednesday last, at the Parish Churchyard. The Vicar officiated. A large crowd witnessed the cortege. The band was in attendance, and played the Dead March." INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A meeting of tho Govern- ing Body of this school was held oa the 10th inst. Thoso present were Mr H Peel (chairman), Rev W Davies, the Hon. Gladys Rice, Mrs Powell, Mrs Herbert, Dr. Lloyd, and Messrs W N Jones, J W Nicholas, W Jones, and James Rees. The Hon. Gladys Rice signed the declaration of acceptance of office.-On the motion of Dr Lloyd, seconded by Mr W N Jones, it was resolved that the question of re- taining the services of the art master be left in abeyance for the present.—Resolved on the motion of Mr W Jones, seconded by Mr James Rees, that a finance committee bo appointed, to consist of the chairman (Mr W N Jones), vice-chairmen (Mr J W Nicholas and Dr Lloyd). On the motion of Mr W N Jones, seconded by Dr Lloyd, it was agreed to offer Mr D Evans X- i 10* in full settlement of his account.—Permission was given to Mr E L Jones to use the laboratory during the holidays for teaching chemistry.—Mr W N Jones gave notice to move at the next meeting that girls be not allowed to sit for examinations open to boys only, nor boys for those open to girls only.—The lists of scholars successful at the entrance examinations recently held were under consideration. Tha". for the Amman Valley has already appeared in these columns.- The follow- ing is the list for the Llandilo district: David Arnold Thomas, Tabernacle Board School Arnold L Griffiths, Llandilo National School; John Thomas, Cwmifjr Board School Charles Hurley, L'andilo National School Thomas Thomas, Cwndor Board School Wm Morgan Evans D Maiblacy Jones, Tabernaelo Board School. The first obtiius a scholarship of the value of kc,, and the others Scholarships uf the value of £ i,

The Late Mr H. J. Spurrell. The funeral of the late Mr U. J. Spurrell, whose death we recorded with eiuecre r!nt in our bst issue, took place on MoruUy, August ILh. 'i ne remains were brought from London, and were buried at 3.15 p m. at Aetwood Cemetery, Worcester, the officiating clergy being the Rev F. II. Richens, St. Clement's, Worcester, iuid the Rev U. C. Colthurst, curate of Clainee, St. G<?oige. Mr Gorge James Spurrell, BI.A., was born at f Carmarthen on July, 1839, aud was elder toa of the late Mr George Spurrell, county magistrates' clerk, ho died in August, 1332. He was educated first at the Grammar School Carmarthen, under Mr Robert Parkinson, M A., and held two scholarships there. lie went from this school to Merchant Taylor's School, London, one of the oldest of the public schools, then as now conducted by the Rev William Baker, D.D. He eoon won distinctions in Hebrew, which has always been included in the curriculum of Merchant Taylor e school. In 1877 he was awarded the siiver medal for proficiency in Hebrew given by the late Sir Mcses Montefiore, the famous Jew baronet. A little later he was elected to an open scholarship at Balliol College, Oxford, of which institution Professor Jowett was master. During his course at the University he gained the following scholarships and prizes :—Pasey and Ellerton Hebrew Scholar- ship, Kennicott Scholarship, Junior and Senior Septuagint Prizes (Hall and Hall-Houghton), and thej Syriac prize. He took the B A. degree with high honours in theology, and followed up his studies—giving epecial attention to Arabic-under German professors at Leipsic and Strasbourg. P.eturning to Oxford, ho became a very busy mau. He soon obtained a large number of pupils, and became celebrated as a "coach" in his special subjects He lectured at Wadham College, occasionally examined for the University, and acted as deputy of the Regius Professor of Hebrew. Canon S it Driver (successor to Dr Pusey, the great Ritualist). About 10 years ago he was pressed to leave Oxford and take up an excellent appoint- ment in London—that of Hebrew master at his old school, Merchant Taylors'. Af-r diliberating for some time, he decided to accept this post. III London he was as successful as he had been at Oxford, and many distinctions at Oxford and Camb:id<c fell to his pupils. About this period he found time to turn his attention to writing, anl prepared a useful commentary on Gtuesis, which was duly published by the delegates of the Clarendon Press. lIe was prompted to this work by Professor Driver and other Oxford friends, and the book, which has lately appeared in an expanded form, was well received by scholars at home and abroad particularly in Germany. Mr Spurrell then. bccame associated with the London University, and was appointed joint examiner in Hebrew and Theology. In this capacity he acted with Professor Wiight and Professor Stanley Leathes, and on several occasions he examined in the same subject for the Loudon M.A. Last year he was appointed Hebrew examiner to the Welsh University, aud, in pursuance of his duties, visited Cardiff two or three times last summer. Although in indifferent health, he attended the installation of the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of the University of Wales at Aberystwith He spent a holiday among the Malvern Hills last August; but the bracing air of that locality did him but little good, and on returning to London he was advised by his doctor, Mr William Griffiths, M.D.—a SL Peter's Boy," by the way-to consult an eminent specialist in nervous diseases, Dr Chalton Baatian, of Manchester-square. The latter attributed his illness to overwork, and advised him to rest for three months. This time he spent at the seaside. Further medical aid was obtained and the specialists at length pronounced the case hopeless. He gradually sank from then until the time of his death. Mr Spurrell was a bachelor, and was a brother to Mr Edward Spurrell, solicitor, who in June last left Carmarthen with his mother to reside at Worcester.

Pendine Races. These annual races took place at Pendine on Thursday, the 5th inst., the weather being all that could be desired. The Llanboidy brass band enlivened the proceedings with choice selections of music. In consequence of the unavoidable absence of Mr W. V. H. Thomas, Carmarthen, Dr R. L. Thomas undertook the duties cf starter, which he carried ont with promptitude. The secretaries were Mr J. Shankland, Pendine, and Mr F. J. Renfrey, Tremoilet, to whose untiring zeal and energy much of the success of the day is due. The following officers, together with the committee, deserve every praise for the untiring efforts towards the success of the function :—Judge, Mr T. Rees starter, Dr R. L. Thomas; clerk of the scales, Mr G. Partridge; veterinary surgeon, Mr J. F. Rees. Three entered for the bicycle race, but Isaac maintained a lead throughout, winning easily. The Pendine Stakes were very evenly contested, but Sally obtained the lead and won easily, the second being far in advance of Gambler. This horse became restive, and rather unmanageable, or would certainly have occupied a different position at the finish. In the Galloway Race "Bride of the Sea" came in a good 20 yards, Nance o'r Glyn following close on Lady Prim- rose." The trotting match was also evenly contested, but "Maid of the Mountain" obtained first place, Black Bess" just managing to come in second before Black- berry Jam," who followed closely. In the pony race, Bride of the Sea won by two or three lengths. The Westmead race proved an exciting one, Bride of the Sea just winning, Happy Land being a good second. In the consolation race Nance o'r Glyn" came out the winner, followed by Lady Primrose J) and Dick.' The donkey race, as usual, proved a laughable affair, some of them succeeding in bringing their riders to the ground, while others took it into their heads to stop still, or run away in the opposite direction. Bob managed to pass the post before Jim." The follow- ing are the results:— Bicycle Race (Handicap) for riders lining within a distance of 10 miles from Pendino distance, I mile 1st, Mr Tom Isaac, Lnugharne 2nd, Mr Harry Howells, Pwllcogan; ord, Mr B Llewolly n Pwllcogan. Pendine Stakes. For horses any height; lo bnnds to carry 10 stone; for every inch over 15 hands 5lbs added for every inch under, 61bs, allowed distance, 2 miles 1st, Mr D E Hodges' b m Sally" nd. Mr r {tecs' Miss Mona 3rd, Mr R Carver's Gambler." Open Galloway Race. 11 hands and under, catch weights; distar.ee, U miles: Mr J S Ebsworth's "Bride of the Sea" 2nd, Mr -r T__1_ Howell's Ladyrnmrosc aro, iur j ueumnH Nance o'r Glyn." Open Trotting Match, in the saddle, for horses 11 hands and under; distance, one mile let, Mr D Pl,iliipB, Maid of the Mountain 2nd, Mr Richard Raymond s "Black Lctss i 3rd, Mr T John's Blackberry Jam." Open Pony Race, 13 hands and under, catcii weighty distance, one mile 1st. MrJ S Ebsworth's Bride of the Sea 2nd, Mr Griffith's Judy." Westmead Estate llacc for ponies Ii) 2 and under, the homi tide property of the tenants of the West- mead Latate distance, one mile 1st, Mr J S Ubsworth's "Bride of the Sea 2nd, Mr II Thomas' Happy Land." Consolation Race: 1st, Mr J Jenkins "Nance o'r Glyn 2nd, Mr Griffiths' "Dick"; 3rd, Mr Howell's Lady Primrose." Half Milo Donkey Race 1st, Mr T Roberts Bob 2nd, Mr T John's Jim." I

LLANDDAROG. SCHOOL TREAT.—On Friday, the lith inst, the Calvinistic Methodists of Llanddarog gave a special trip to their Sunday School members. The party included many friends from other denominations, the trip greatly out-numbering many trips this season from diiferent parts of the locality. The place chosen was the favourite little watering-place, 1'erryside. The conveyances were plentiful, and were supplied by the kind-hearted members of the above place, and numbered 17 traps and a large four-wheeler, which was greatly admired by those in the procession and by the on-lookers. Ferryside was reached about 10 a.m. The accommodation for the horsas having been secured and everything safely put by, all the members went to different parts of the village and partook of the contents of their dainty baskets. Then, after completing lunch, the Sands were reached where some went to enjoy a bathe and others by playing games of different kinds. Then after mid-day all the school children enjoyed themselves in racing, which they did in the usual way of the Llanddaiogians Large quantities of sweets and biscuits were given away by the Superintendent of the school (Mr John Pugh, junior), Pantyffynon, and the Secretary (Mr David Williams, Gilfach), and Mr W Daniel, Penycwm. Theffi is hardly need to say that the children enjoyed themselves immensely, and the day was spent most happily. FOR the best English lever watches, clocks, &E., cash or on the instalment system, go to Herbert Jones & Co. You will bave fifty per cent.

¡ Carmarthen Borough Polite Court, I MONDAY.—Before the Mayor (Mr II. Brunei While) and Mr W. R. Edwards. SISTERS AT LOGGERHEADS. Mary Davies, widow, of Danybank, summoned her sister, Elizabeth Elias, for beating her. Complainant said that owing to her sisters threats she was in bodily fear; and deposed that defendant came to her house at Danybank on Friday evening, the 6th inst., and knocked her down, thereby causing wounds on her head and arm.—In reply to the Mayor, complainant said she did not have a quarrel with her sister that day. While defendant was beating her, she exclaimed, I'll half kill you." She had not summoned her sister out of any spite she only wanted quietness. Defendant denied having struck her sister she simply went there to advise her to live peaceably with her neighbours. The bench decided to bind the defendant over to keep the peace for six months; her husband being her surety in the sum of Z5- DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Harriet Richards, wife of George Richards, Mill-street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Blue-street, on the 2nd inst. P.O. Evan Williams deposed that on the date in question he was called to the Prince of Wales Inn, Blue-street, where he found defendant drunk and disorderly, and refusing to quit. He told her to leave, and threatened to lock her up if she did not comply with his request. Defendant pleaded guilty, and this being her first appearance before the magistrates, she was lined 2s Gel and costs. ALLEGED .BURG IARY. John Burke, a disreputable looking tramp, was brought up in custody, and charged with entering Nantyci-fach, and stealing therefrom the sum of 6s 6d., the property of Mr William Davies. P.C. Phillips said that from information received at 10 o'clock 011 the previous night, lie went in quest of Burke, and succeeded in arresting him at 2 o'clock that morning. He cautioned and charged him with the offence, which he denied. Subsequently witness brought him to Carmarthen. On the application of Superintendent Smith, the case was remanded until Wednesday, when witnesses would be present. A WARNING TO LOUNGERS. The Mayor intimated to the police that people who are found sitting on the cannon, etc., at the Fusiliers Monument in Lammas- street should be summoned by the police and if any were brought into that court, they would be severely dealt with, as a large sum of money has been expended in painting the railings, uannon, etc. Superintendent Smith promised that the matter should be attended to; therefore, those who indulge in the pastime should beware. WEDNESDAY.—Before tho Mayor (Mr H. Brunei White), and Mr W. H. Edwa"ds. THE ALLEGED BURGLARY. John Burke was charged by Mr William Davies, Nautyui Facli, near Carmarthen, with stealing from him the sum of Os <«d, or thereabouts. This case had been adjourned from the previous Monday for the attendance of witnesses.—William Davies, Nantyci Fach, said Last Sunday evening I went to church about twonty minutes to six. I shut up the house. There is only one door to it. There is a window in the back which looks out to the garden. The window was fastened inside by a hook and ctaple, When I went out I left f>3 !ld in silver and coppers in a small box in a drawer in a chest of drawers in one of the rooms, not in the one which the window looks out of, but another one. I saw the money before going to church, took two pennies ont, locked the drawer and put the key in my pocket, I came back at 8 o'clock, unlocked the door and went in. I saw the window not quite closed and the blind drawn a little to one side. I also noticed that the drawer had a hole in it, tIle lOCK pusnea in, ana otic .tn. upeu. I looked inside and found that the money had gone. A pane of the v indow had been broken opposite the catch. I went to town and gave information. I passed the prisoner on the road near my house when I went to church. He was then going in the direction of my house. When I went to church I chained up the garden, but it could have been opened from the outside. The door was bolted. When I came back the chain was loose. There was a shilling piece and a three-penny bit among the silver, but I cannot say what other pieces there were. John Rogers, Nantyci, said Last Sunday evening about twenty minutes to six I saw the prisoner passing N antyci and going in the direction of Nantyci Fach. When I was going to chapel I saw him coming out of the front of Nautyci Fach aud goto the road.—Margaret Davies, daughter of David Davies, Llanlhvch Mill, said On Sunday evening last I was on the St. Clears road going to Can a Chapol. I passed by Nantyci Fach some time after six o'clock, and saw a man coming out of the garden door which is along- side the house. I recognise prisoner as the man who walked along the road behind me. He did not run away.—P.C. Thomas Phillips said On Monday last at 2 a.m., at St, Clears lodging house, I arrested tho prisoner. I cautioned him, and charged him with the offence to which he replied I plead not guilty-" I brought him to Carmarthen, searched him, and found on him a Horin, one shilling, two sixpences, two pennies, and six halfpennies. When asked by the Mayor if he had anything to say, prisoner replied Coming to this town on Sunday at about 2.30 p.m., I was making my way towards St. Clears. Having plenty of time I took it easy, and loitered. I re- member meeting the second witness. I went to Mr Davies's house, it seems. I knocked at the door and wanted a drink of water, because I had been smoking heavily. The wicket gate being open, I went to the back, but could not sec anyone there, and there was no pump, I camo away. While coming out of the gate, 1 met the female witness, and was behind her for a good two miles. I went on to St. Clears and got a bed.—Prisoner was committed to the next Borough Quarter Sessions.

TtiF, adjudications of the Rov N. Thomas, 44 Marlais," Vicar of Llanddarog, at Llaagendeirno Eisteddfod on Bauk-holiday (August 2nd), and Whitland Notes, and other contributions, are un- avoidably held over, but will appear next week. LONDON UNIVERSITY SUCCESSES.—The following local names appear in the pass list of the intermediate examination in s(;ionco :-First Division Owen Thomas Jones, Carmarthen County School and University Cullege, Aborystwyth. Passes in the intermediate examination in arts Second Division James Shore Townsend, University College, Abo.- ystwith, son of Mr Townsend, formerly of Johnstown, Carmarthen. The followning nainss appear in the pass list of the preliminary scion titicexaruination, July, 1807—Second Division: Ernest Emrys Isaac, University College, Cardilf (son of Mr William Isaac, Old Foundry, Blue-street, Carmarthen). Biology Albert Davies Edwards, University College, Cardiff (son of Alderman W. H. Edwards, J.P., Car- marthen), and William Collin4 Lewis, Uuiversity College, Aborystwilh, and Guy's Hospital, London (son of Mr Jobn Lewis, J.P., Johnstowu,Carmarthen). Mr Albert Davies Edwards passed iu chemistry and experimental physics last year..

BIRTHS. GOWEII.-Aiigtist 8th, at Morlcy-street, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr Gower, photographer (at Mr Henry Howell's, The Studi;), of a son. rRYI)T)FRCII.-Atl,-Ust 5th, at Carmarthen, the wife of the Rev S. E. Prydderch, of a sua. MARRIAGES. JeNKs --MA1K\\Alm,G.-Juy 22nd, at Llangyfelach Church, by the Rev Watoyn Morgan, vicar, Mr John Phillip Jones, of the Swansea Borough Police (formerly of Water-street, Carmarthen), to Miss Mary Ann Miinwaring, daughter of Mr David Mainwaricg, Rose und Crown, Morriston. STEIULEN—RICHAUDO -Augnst loth, at Union-street Chapel. Carmarthen, by the Rev D. Thomas, Llanybri, Charles Augustus, eldest son of Mr C. A. Steidlen, t. Luke's, London, to Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr Evan Richards, Cwt lybedw, Llau- stephan. DEATHS. EVANS.—August M iii-street, Carmarthen, Mary, the wife 01 Mr Juhn l'>ans, fruiterer, &c., aged 2'7 years. MOItRIS.-Atigtist 3rd, at 7, Windsor-street, Uplands, Swansea (after a long and painful illness). Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr James Morris (formerly of Kidwelly), aged Oil years. SptTKBELL.—August 5th, at Willeslen Green, London, Mr George James Spurrell, elder son of the Mr George Spurrell, cf Carmarthen aged 3S yarlii.

L A U G 11 A R N E. RENT AUDII.—Mr Garbett's rent audit was held at Brown's Hotel, Laugharne, on Thursday. Mr Leslie, the popular agent of the estate, waa in attendance, and on this occasion Mr Garbett him- self was presnt. For seveial years Mr Garbert has has made a reduction of 10 per cent, at every audit. An excellent dinuer was provided for the tenants.