The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

) Marriage of Mr A. Brigstocke, I .N ewcastle- Emlyn. THF CEREMONY INTEBKUPTED. I The Surrey Comet givnS the loll wing — An at til" Phv^Ii j' Cliuri;'). ITliiiptO on the occesiou ol the- maniugM of Miss Maud Chester, grand-daughter of Mvs Grove, of j Garrick's Villa, to Mr Augustas Bngstoku, } of Newcustle-Emlyn, South Wales, eldest t son of Mr W. O. Brigstocke, Blaenpant, Cardiganshire. There was a numerous and fashionable congregation present. It had been the talk of the place for several Weeks that, as the bridegroomjiad obtained a divorce from his first wife, Father Black, a Loitdon deagyman, who, as is generally known IIOS fur some years pro:e>te-l against such peisons being again married in any of the Anglican cliiicli. s would attend and object. In this respect th"sl present were not dissappointed, although as a matter of fa-it the objection was made hy a layman, who, it is said, was acting in conjunction with Father Black, who occupied a seat in the south aisle. The vicar of the p irisb, tin Rev Prebendary Ram. it is stated, did not approve of the marriage taking place at the church, but it se<-uis that the law on the Subject is that ill the ease of tllf re-marnago of RP inn'leo'\t pilrly II tho use ol the clui-ch is allowed. The bride, accompanied by her Mr Phillip Grove, arrived shortly alter 2 30. and the bridal procession, having been term d it'- th<* porch, proceeded | toth^ e' a eel ste; s, wher-- the Rev Preben- dary Rhys LI >yd. of r'-t David's Cathedral, and thp Rev • • Allen Pecsm, vie.r of h last-n'l'lIorl ice, i the service, and having reached the concluding passage of thn if a!? N, iiiaii can show any just cause why tlicy ( m-iy e(,t lawfully bo joined together, let ''im now «\eak. or else It ar.,i'l't i, for ever hold his i.-eace "—a resp.-ctabiy-dressed man Wearing gold-rimm jd pince-m z, who was among the conevoation in the north aisle, I hbje'-ted to I hp arriaye tailing l'W,' in the following term-- — r, II, nJY orgo Moor i-, Mai g;ii'. t's, Tw ck* nh in. do, i ac o.a dee wi;b the jubi-ic alleye cause why hese prisons I' tint lnj ou|d d toy eth'T in n aiiiinonj by ('jc,d's lavv. i he mau lias a canonical wifo, and I reqnire you to surcease lroui this I Solemnisation until the truth oi this be tried, and. I will be bound, and two sureties with DW, to prove this allegation. The Rev "Prebendary Lloyd, without apparently bestowing a glance upon the I geiitletriali who had thus interrupted, looked r towards Eather Black yn the opposite side of the church, and said I am much obliged 1 to Mr Blacli Q Father Black I said nothing. | The Rev Prebendary Lloyd I am much obliged to Mr Black Father Black I "roteR: I sind nothing, The Rev Prebendary L oyd I it i. much obliged to Mr Black for kindly ac<jii"imting ran beforehand in the vej-tiy thattnis obj c- tion was going to be inado. B it f Ilia vo I the Archbi-diop's licens- and consent I shall proceed with the strvhe. The incident natmady caused some little commotion, but, probably owing to the fact that everybody expected it, there was nothing approaching excieotnent. The congregation listened quietly to the objector and after Prebendary Lloyd had declared the line he intended to pursue, Mr Moore folded up his paper and left the church, and ths service was continued in tho usual njanner. [The above report is from a Surrey- paper. Prebendary Rhys Lloyd, presumably i ia the Rev Rhys Jones Lloyd, of Troedy- raur ]

T U M B L E. BREAKING INTO A COLLIERY. —Before illeesys Gwilym Evans and J. A. Williams, at the Town Hall, Llanelly, on Monday, Thos. Lewis, labourer, Tumble, was charged with theft and breaking and entering Tumble Colliery. P.S. Bryant deposed that in answer to the charged preferred against him the prisoner had owned to "teal ng tenpence and some stamps also w,th having taken a hnramr-r as well from the yard of the Tumble Inn. A remind was granted till Wednesday, bail beirg allowed.

THE MOST NUTRITIOUS COCOA. E P P S' S I.s GRATEFUL-COM FORTINO; COCOA FOR BREAKFAST AND SUPPERI v. 6* »—At..

Llandyssul Horse Show. The annual horse show was held in a field kindly lent by Mr J. Davies, Wilkes' Head Hotel, Llandyssul, on Wednesday week. It t'.ir.M d out a great success The pre- sident was Capr. Stewart, Alltyrodyn vice prisden", Cot. Nowldnd, and Mr G. M. Holdiug; judges, Mr W. J. Buckley, Peny fHi, and Mr R. Jones, Swansea; veterinary surgeon, Mr J. A. Evans, M.R.C V.S. chairman of Committee, Mr W. Jones, IVisgr.iigwen; lion, treasurer, Mr T. R. Nicholas, Lloyd's Hank hon. seireiary, Dr Tom 5 vans. Th" following is a list of awards Entire cart horse— 1st, D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor Stud Farm, Newcastle Emlyn, Kmlyti Squire; 2nd, T. James, Rhos Hill, Young Lord Blackburn. n Entiro roiidster.-Ist T. James, Uncle John; 2nd, J. C. Harford, Falcondaie, Stortford, Denmark. Entire cob—1st, T. Lowis, Llangeitho, Lord Ventry; 2nd, J. James, Tremain, Cardigan, Comet Bach. Three-year-old hackney colt or filly-I, T. Jones, Biaendyffryn, Dyffryn Beauty 2nd, Captain Leward, Lark's Spur. Two-yoar-old hackney colt or fillv-1st, Captain Steward, Oscar 2nd, T. Jones, Dyffryn Pet. Yearling hackney—1st, T. Jones, Masher ZD 2nd, J. Evans, Ponrhiw, Mihangel. Horse under saddle—1st, J. Williams, Ehydfach, Olenso; 2iid, T. J. Mathiaa. Newcastle Emlyn, Black Bess. Cob not exceeding 15.2 hauds-lst, T. J Mathais, Black Bess; 2nd, Edward-, Dolmaen, Polly. Cob not exceeding 13 2 hands-ht. J. Z5 Davies, Wilkes' Head, Bob; 2nd, Dan Thomas, Troedrhiwfer, Polly. Turnout in harness-1st, T. T. Jones, Gellifaharen; 2nd, E. Davies, Vendrefawr.

Funeral of the Rev. John Williams. On Saturday th., remains of the late Rev. John Williams. vicur "f Llangeler, were laid to rest at the parish churchyard amidst signs of the most poignant gri.,f on the part of the parishiont rs, am >ngst whom he had labour, d 24 years. A fortnight ago he underwent an operation at St Luke's Hospital, London, which proved fatal on Wednesday last. 00 Friday mornintr the body was conveyed to the St. David's Welsh Church Paddington, where the deceased had the service on Easter Sunday, and after the offering of prayer was entrained for Llandyssul, arriving there about 6 30 p m. After a short service thl' body was left in the chancel of Llangder Church, overnight, and on Saturday afternoon an immense concourse of spectators attended to witness the interment tl1.. funeral rites being performed by the Rev T. Jones, the Rev W P >WH11, Newcastle Emlyn, and the Rev James Jones, Llandebie. The chief mourners were Rev David Williams, vicar of Llanynys, Denbigh (brother); Mr F. M Williams, Gwalia Villa, Garnant (brother); and Mrs Williams; Miss Thomas, Llangeler Vicaragn (niee^); Mr Joseph Joseph, Bryn- drrw, Idangennech (cousin) and his sons, Messrs Lii tht-r and Morley Joseph Mr John Joseph Lhmgadock (cousin), and Mrs t, Joseph; Mr and Mrs Hopkins (cousin), and Mnsl-rs William, Edwin, and Sidney Thomas High-street, Llanelley and Mrs Maliphant Cathays, Cardiff (cousin). Clergyman and ministeis of every denomination from near and far were present to pay their last tribute of respect to one who held the foremost position in the Welsh pulpit. Deceased who was 61 years of age, was a native of Merthyr Tydfil, and in his younger days intended entering the Independent ministry. Abandoning this idea he was ordained to the curacy of Glanogwen, near Bethesda, by the late Dr Campbell, Bishop of Bangor, in 1862 and soon became as an eloquent preacher in great request at thanksgiving and other special Church services throughout the Principality.

Cardigan and Tivyside Entire Horse Show. This annual show of entire horses was held on Saturday got Netpool Field, under the stewardship of the Mayor aad principal gentry and agriculturists of the district. The weather was beautifully fine, and brought a large concourse of country people to the town, those engaged in agricultural pursuits always claiming the day as a holi- day, The judges were Messis W. Gibbs, Lamphey, and W. Phillips, New Court, Narbertb, with Mr Deams, Clynderwen House, as umpire and the secretarial duties were ably performfd by Mr D. Morgan Jones town clerk. Subjoined is the list of awards:— Thoroughbred entire horse (first prize, £3 3s)—Mr Wyuford Phillips, M.P., Galopian. Miss Rees's Pantaloon, the pre- mier horse for three years, was also shown. but not as a competitor. In the roadster class there were five entries -ist, Mr J. C Harford's Stratford Den- mark 2nd, Mr Thomas James's (Sychbant) U ucle John 3rd, Mr Evans's (Llwyncadfor) Lord Emlyn. There were five entries in the cob class- 1st, Mr John James's (Tremain) Comet Bach; 2nd, Mr D Jones's (Coedperthi) Alonzo Again. In the carter class there were seven com- peting-1st, Mr David Evans's (Llwyncad- for) Emlyn Squire; 2nd. Captain Pryse's (Noyadd) Cotheridge S well; 3rd, Mr Thomas James's (Sychbant) Young Lord Blackburn. Ponies—prize awarded to Mr W. F. Ll. James's (Paatsaesoul Seldom Seen. Mr Hall, Llanelly, was the veterinary surgeon engaged. The exhibits were all of great merit, and the gate money proved a record.

LL ANS A D WRN. PARrsn COUNCIL.—The Annual Meeting of this Parish Couucil was held on Thurs- day of IaA week. Alderman Bevan was re-elected ch lirmau for the ensuing year, and the Rev E. R. Jones, vice-chairman for the same period. Mr Daniol Davies, Pantyr-hendre-fawr, was appointed overseer foi the coming year for Llansadwrn Lower, and Mr Isaac Cambrian, for Llansadwra Upper. The statement of accounts was presented and approved. The chairman read some letters, and made some statement as to how matters stood with regard to the Repairs Charity and the Christmas Eve Charity. It appears that these matters are now being investigated in London by Mr Abel Thomas, M P., uS the Council and parishioners generally were dissatisfied with matters as they are. and as reported upon lately by Mr Marchant Williams, the Assistant Charity Commissioner. With respect to the latter Charity, as shown in the report, the proper amount is not paid, and as regards the other it is matter for surprise that there hris not been a surplus to divide among the parishes for ever so many years. Why this should be so is not very apparent. It is to be hoped that some light will now be obtained on the subject.

Notes for Farmers. THE LANDLORD'S POWER OF DIS- TRAINT. A short time ago I drew attention to the comments of Mr George Grey, a land agent in the North of England, on certain features of the New Holdings Bill, and especially to that dealing with the question of distraint. Mr Grey's contention that the limitation of the landlord's power of distraint will have a bad effect upon struggling tenants has not been allowed to pass unchallenged, for in the current issue of Farm and Home" a correspondent points out that the effect of the running half-year "—that is the half-year credit- is simply to bring in a higher rent. Men with small capital are encouraged to enter into competition for land, and increased competition naturally brings about a higher rental value. Thus the landlord obtains a good interest for his money, and he should be content with that, and not seek better security in addition, than is at present afforded the tradesman. This is the reply of a well-known farmer living in a district where the practice is common, and it will be interesting to see whether any rejoinder is forthcoming. COMPENSATION FOR IMPROVE- MENTS. As pointed out in a former note ot mine, the question of compensation for improve- ments is a very thorny one. Some objec- tion has been made to certain provisions of the Bill because it may enable a farmer to obtain more as compensation than he has actually expended in manures. Thus, for example, he may spend 25s per acre on a dressing of basic slag, which on some grass land has a marvellous effect, and the result may well be that if he is to be allowed as compensation such a sum as represents the value of the improvement to any incoming tenant, this may reach to several times 25s. Is this fair ? Well, there are two sides to this question as to most others. There is some land which utterly refuses to respond to certain manures yet, at present, an incapable farmer who will not use his eyes can go on dressing this land with manures that are useless, and the incoming tenant or the landlord who takes over the land, has to pay his share of the cost of these dressings and hand over money which he will never see again. If only such sum as represents the value of the improvement to an in- coming tenant were to be allowed, a great injustice would be rectified. No landlord would object to this and it seems equally fair that if a tenant chooses to exercise his brains, and to spend time and labour in experimenting in order to find out the best and most suitable manures for his land his reward should depend not on the bare amount expended, but on the results attained. It is to the interest of the country that good farming should be en- couraged, and the provision of the Bill that has this object in view will commend itself strongly to the intelligent agricul- turist, and is not likely to be eiminated in its passage through Parliament. FARMERS WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Farmers are also apt to forget that they are also traders, and too often overlok the fact that laws made chieflly for the regu- lation of other sections of the community may affect themselves also. The law re- quires that those who use weights and measures in the way of trade should have them duly stamped, and as sundry indi- viduals who have forgotten this fact, (or had never learnt it, have had the truth re- vealed to them by the unpleasant process of a summons and conviction it may not be out of place to give my readers a hint to keep their house in order. There have been places where stones have been used as weights, and it is not necessary that the customers should be defrauded to make this an offence. If the articles used as representing half-a-cwt. be found to weigh 6olbs, the farmer using them would be as liable to conviction all the same. THE IMPROVEMENT OF GRASS LAND. In the last paragraph but one of the note on this isubject in our issue of April 27th, the word II none" has been substitu- ted for more." It should have read thus —"well worth 32s to 35s, and more as accommodation land." WYN.

Spring Ailments. Each season of the year has its peculiar ailments and dangers, No observant per- son can have failed to notice this The great prevalence of influenza during the past season is a striking instance of this fact. Now, at this season of the year, there are what are known as Spring ailments such as Eczema, Skin Afflictions, Blood Disorders, Pimples, Blotches, etc., etc. These ailments which are so annoying and unpleasant, and indeed ,in some cases, dangerous to the human system, can be speedily relieved by a course of Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, the vegetable tonic. This preparation con- tains the active principle of the finest Blood Tonics and Purifiers, such as Sarsaparilla, Burdock, Dandelion, Lavender, Saffron, Gentain, and Quinine. The first three of these plants are noted as Blood Purifiers. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is admitted to be among the best purifiers of the blood which have yet been discovered, and though several vegetable preparations are offered to the public as Blood Purifiers, none can com- pare with Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters in their efficacy to obtain the desired result. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters contains no Mercury or Iron or any other mineral sub- stances, which often leave behind them per- nicious eects. This preparation is purely vegetable, and is a natural tonic, being com- posed of Nature's remedies, which cannot injure the most delicate person, while, at the same time, it is always effectual and beneficial when taken to restore the body to its normal healthy state, when any of its organs have been deranged by disease. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is sold in bottles 2s 9d and 4s 6d each. Avoid imita- tions.

FISHGUARD. VISIT CF THK ROYAL YACHT OBBOUKB.—After escorting the Victoria and Albert from Ireland to Holyhead on Thursday the Osborne proceeded on her way to Portsmouth, and on Friday afternoon put into Fishguard Bay, where she anchored. Captain Windham landed and paid a visit to his old friend Mr Worthington, of Giynvmel. On Saturday, the weather being glorious, hundreds of Fishguard residents visited the ltoyal yacht, and through the kindness of the office"? on board were enabled to inspect the vessel aud its aptlrtnetiti-a rare treat which was greatly appreciated.

ABERGWILI. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The following is a summary of H.M. Inspector's report upon the above school :Nllxed, "This school continues to do particularly good work. Infant's class, The Infants are very well taught." WAR FUND.—The third monthly con- signment of comforts, consisting of woollen clothing, tobacco, and cigarettes, was for- warded last Friday to the Abergwili boys at the front. Gifts of socks from Mrs Rice, Cruchiau Cottage, and Miss Thomas White Ox Inn, were also enclosed. It is satisfactory to learn that the February parcel has been duly received and acknow- ledged by Gunner Frank Lewis, R. Batterv R.H.A. Subscribers are requested to kindly note that the May list will be closed on the 29th, and the parcel despatched on Friday, June 1st.

LLandilo Choral Society. PERFORMANCE OF ATHALIE." This society helds its seventh concert on the evening of the 26th April, and seven is regarded as the perfect number, and that the Society should have remained intact for a period sufficiently long to enable it to give seven concerts, or in other words to exist through six years speaks volumes for the excellent work it is doing and for the hold it has had upon the real music-loving portion of Llandilo. Few societies of the kind, if any, have ever before had so long and so prosperous an existence. True to its traditions of only attacking classical music, the Society this year took up Alendelssohn's "Athalie, a work in its way also quite different to the compositions taken in the past. There was a good house, but if the Society would, for once, make a break in its traditions and accede to the popular demand for one of the great oratorios, the Drill Hall would probably be hardly big enough to hold the assembled audience. The expense need be but little more than for the production of such works as the society has in the past treated us to. The attendance inclu- ded Lady Margaret Rice, the Hon. Miss Gwenllian Rice, Mrs Lascelles, Colonel Stone and party from Dynevor, Mr J. W. Gwynne Hughes, the Misses Gwynne Hughes, and Miss Lily Gwynne Hughes, Mr E. P. Lloyd, Glansevin Mrs Henry Bath and party Miss Lloyd Harries, Llwynderwyn Miss Bishop, Bryneithin Mrs Thomas, Mr and Mrs Walter Thomas, Mr Willie Thomas, Caeglas the Misses Davies, Bay's Hill Mrs Davies and Miss Davies, Froodvale Mr R. Shipley Lewis and Miss Protheroe Lewis, Miss Phillips, Dirleton terrace, Venerable Archdeacon and Mrs Lewis, Golden Grove Mr L. N. Powell, Carregcennen Mr T. H. Powell, Prospect House Major and Mrs T. G. Williams, Dr and Mrs Hopkin, Llanga- dock; Mr Forrester (Cawdor's Arms), Mr Ernest Lloyd, etc. Occupying seats with the choir were the Hon. Gladys Rice, Miss Lewis, Capel Issa, Mr and Mrs J. L. Thomas, Caeglas. The artistes were—Soprano, Miss Ethel Wood, R.A.M. (London concerts); second saprano, Miss Kelyn Williams alto, Miss Julia Franks baritone, Mr Brazell. The orchestra comprised first violins, Mr W. F. Hulley and Lieut-Colonel Lloyd Harries second violins, Mr Stuart Thompson and T. G. Williams violincello, Col. Close bass, Mr W. A. Smith flute, Mr G. W. Horn clarionette, Mr J. Samuel and Mr Plummer trumpet, Mr R. T. Hawkes trombone, Mr W. H. Hanney tympani, Mr Davies organ, Mr J. Harries Thomas conductor, Mr R. C. Jenkins. The readers were—Reader, Rev A. S. Thomas, Joad, Mr J. Lloyd, Salomith, Mrs Lloyd Harries, chorus speakers, Messrs C. G. Phillips and T. Parry. The overture was in parts most weird, but the bright contrasts which flashed out here and there made it very acceptable. The open- ing chorus Heaven and Earth" with its alto and soprano soli was a grand effort on the part of the choir numbering about 70. The alto was most pronounced and re- minded one of the splendid alto of the choir Mr R. C. Jenkins had in his success- ful eisteddfod choir at Llandilo some years ago. Altogether the parts were admirably balanced. The capacity of the choir was severely tested and it came out with flying colours. Miss Wood attacked her parts with wonderful vigour. Again in the chorus, What star in its glory upriseth the intonation was exceptionally good, and the efforts of the two soloists were well backed up. In this the sopranos shone to great advantage as they did in most of the choruses. In the solo, The sinner's jovs decay Miss Wood sang marvellously well and the accompanying duetts, first by the soprano and alto, afterwards by the tenors and basses, were sweetly rendered, the choir overcoming the intricases most correctly and keeping splendid time. In the chorus Promised joys" too much vigour was perhaps at times imparted. Hearts that love him" by the soloists and choir was extremely refreshing and was received with applause. The over- ture War march of the Priests was well worked out, and was also received with applause. Depart ye sons of Aaron" was another gem in the way of combined singing. The short concluding chorus Heaven and Earth display was given with fine effect. The whole performance made it abundantly clear that under the leadership of Mr R. C. Jenkins, the choir had been well drilled, and he thoroughly deserved the success achieved. The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character. Miss Kelvn Williams for her sweet singing of the Flower Song from" Faust" was the recipient of a great deal of applause, and the audience insisted on its repitition. Mr Brazel, with Gounod's recit and aria, She alone charmeth my sadness," proved very acceptable and had to comply with an encore.. Miss Ethel Wood followed him with a recit and cavatina, also by Gounod, Far greater in his lovely state." This afforded her full opportunity of displaving her wonderful power of song of which she took full advantage. It was a grand dis- play and an encore had perforce to be given. The efficencv of the orchestra under the leadership of Mr Hulley, was very manifest by the performance of Coppelia and for which they received general applause. One of the most pleasing items on this part of the pro- gramme was Miss Julia Pranks vivacious rendering of the clever ditty Love the Pedlar." b She fairly brought the house down, and at the request of Mr R. C. Jenkins repeeated it right through. The choir contributed "As torrents in Summer" and Come with torches in a masterly manner. The singing of the National Anthem brought the concert to a close.

LLANDILO. CHURCH PARADE.—At last Sunday's Church Parade of the Volunteers at St. Teilo's Church there was a record atterdance of 140 in uniform The company were under the command of Major T G. Williams. An Rdmirablo nnd extremely appropriate sermon WIIS preached by Chaplain Thompson Jenkyr.s. The church was crowded. FOOTBALL.—LLANDILO SWANSEA. The Swansea team paid their annual visit to biandilo on Saturday last but came without BTncr^ft and their nsual holf-backe. A good deal of interest w as taken in their visit, and the attendance was good. George Davies played for Swansea. The visiters kicked off with the wind and down tha slo~n\ G-. Davies made a shot for poal, acd a minor resulted". Swansea were awarded a free, and a scennd minor was sco-ei'. Lnckmad in toe a dorky run, and passed to George Dating, who was tackled by D. O. J ones in the r.ick of time. John Davies next saved a determined tush by ti e visitors Llandilo graduaJlygot the ball outofthdr tenitory. Swansea however, woucl not be dtnied, a::d a try was scored, and the margin point obtained. Another! minor followed. Frank Fuller put in a most serviceable kick, and gsir.ed a lot of ground, P,1,d the ball was worked up close to Swanteti god, T. C. Thomas hesded a r- p'e r., 'ii(i drifrbling tout. j Another minor was, however, *ocn rendered. Thus the first half ended. Play was resumed in SWMI- sca l,rrilcrv. Christy Thomas headed a rusn by the forwards. Loose of a seramblin^ dtseri- tion followed, in whi h the advantage hy with the homesters Swsnsea now hr d to rceoid a nrnor. Again ti e ball was in Swansea territory. J. p. Davies wss now nspu-ious by jorco fine plnv However, SWOIEPr. would not be dniied. and t: pi- added tv.o more goal- to their score, one of whioii I was a grard drop in his best style by George Davies,

Cycling. Cycling shows every sign of being as popular lIS ever this ycv, Apropos Easter touring; it was most noticeable the number of free-wheels there were upon the roads. A good method of cleaning cork handles, is to scrub them \yiJl soa-v :>1 watev, while a little liquid ammonia in the water would be a great assistance. The Dunlcp jlidyet On1.fit- is valuable because whilst it can be sung'.y L-neked away in a very small space, it contains all that is no-'o.-s-vy for lasting repairs which may be effected by the roadside. It is most essential when paivnasing a cycle to see that the frame is cf a suitable height and that the gear is not too high for the rider. Many riders have found cycling so labourons when these re- quirements have not been studied, that they have been on the point of giving up the sport. From letters received bv friends of the City Imperial Volunteers, we gather that the bicycle is not quite usele-s in warfare, indeed for many duties they have proved most useful. That they would be in all casemore useful than cavalry we have always dispulel. but there are times when a soldier, eyrie mount. cor.M better execute bis mission than a man on i; u'r^back. In a reeenfc Chancery action brought by the Dunlop Company to restrain infringement of their tyres the Itonigm rays were successfully applied to shew the a tvre assumed on air nressurc. Mr. Justice 13ticklev who tried the case was much interested in the exhibition P. he was able easily to discern the otherwise invisible wires concealed in the rubber tyre against the rim. A hikist was recently holding forth to us the great danger which existed in the free-wheel by reason of the rider being at the mercy of the cycle should the brake fail to act when descending a hill. We acknowledge that this danger exists on machines with only one brake fitted, but to obtain the pleasure of riding associated with a free-wheel, one would not demur at the little extra expense of an additional brake one acting on the rim of the back wheel and the other on the front tyre. With two brakes there is complete safety. The detestable road-hog" is not extinct. He is occasionally seen bringing himself into disgrace by annoying pressing cyclists by driving them into a ditch or lashing at them with his whip. He is generally of the lowest order of humanity, mean and deficient of ordinary intelligence. A good, sound thrashing is the only cure for his cowardly behaviour, and when lie gets a thrashing, which unfortunately is not often, he gets what he richly deserves. "Road-hogs," however, are not so nuuier- ous as they used to be. The spring meeting of the Surrey Bicycle Club is one of the principal events in London at the early part of the year, the races for the Surrey Cup and the Sydney Trophy generally drawing y Z, large crowds to the grounds. It is very peculiar that a classic meeting like the Surrey should have always have been heid on a grass track, namely, the Kennington Oval. This year, however, owing to the commencement of the cricket season, the club will be unable to hold its meeting on its native green and therefore the fixture will be held on the Crystal Palace track. On May 12th, this, the oldest established race meeting will take place. The motor tricycle racer should be possessed with exceptionally strong nerves as the mere fact of careering round a highly banked track at the rate at from about thirty to forty miles an hour is in itself a rather hazardous task. But when one comes to consider that a motor tricycle is much harder to steer tnan an ordinary tand'em or safetv, and also that they often take upon themselves the objectionable habit of stopping at will, then the risks are even more apparent. Many people are of opinion that if a man has a 4 h.p. running against a 3 h.p. motor cycle, the former should of course win, but it must be understood that a great deal depends upon the art of driving. A good jockey can get more out of a certain horse than a bad one, and such is the case in motor-driving. The latest acquisition to the London race path is J. Caldow the Scotch champion. Last season. Caldow ranked as one of the very best amateurs of the year, and although T. Summersgiil beat him in the World's mile amateur championship, Caldow on several previous occasions beat the Yorkshire- man. The former it must be remembered is a younger man than Summersgiil and has not had nearly so much experience, so this year he mav prove to be a very dangerous crack in the best of company. Of late Caldow has been putting in a good deal of work upon the road and is moving "ov well, in fact it is no secret to state that lie intends competing in the Lngiisli championships this season, and is al:-o particularly anxious to annex the the title of World's amateur champion before 1 finally retiring from the path. The slump in the cycle trade has been produc- tive of one thing for which the wheeling public should be devoutiy thankful. This is the divaopear- ance of the rascally repairer, who had been a blacksmith or' or's hand and had drifted into the snug billet of cycle-mechanic when the boom was at its height. Such a one used to reside in the immediate neighbourhood of the Crvsial Palace, Sydenham, and having acquired a sniail shop in the main road, m'lh used \v the well-to do cyclists of the district, with the aid of an oid blacksmith's anvil, a primitive forge and a dirt-, shock-headed youth, was prepared to ramp and sundry who ventured into this spider's web. His c!nv.v-.J "c 1; ettoi'iionato., and woe be tide the ku-klc- 1-tdy who happened to strained a era:;k <• bent a pedal-pin and called in to have Jh'ngs p::t rL:'ii-. Xor-withs .iiKhiig h's rough-and-ready methods, he1 drove a lucrative trade, oi'.c'; b diog in the neighboring hoslehv that h? MI .1 no three pounds, cr so "F a bun.r.o o-i -><. -• un::o!i«c;onabi<! v.; pires have d^aL.y-r^i—it is hoped for ever. Excessive oiling of the bearings is a mistake. Ti — Little, and often, is a maxim which should be borne in mind by all cyclists. J. Piatt Betts. the plucky little speedsman, is recovering his old form, and may be expected to accomplish some grand performances this season. It was not very long ago, that, mounted on his Dunlop tyred safety, and paced by motor tandems, he broke the mile standing start world's record, covering the distance in 1 min. 39 2-5 sees. The popular opinion with regard to cycle mounted police, is, that their duties are to curb the speed of living cyclists, but this is a mistake. The cycle is provided" so that the police may more frequently cover their beat, which in many cases is made considerably longer. One would have imagined that with punctures to contend with, cyclists had their share of trouble, but it appears that anew source of annoyance is to be found in free-wheeled :cycles-that is, of the cliea-p description. A good free-wheel is a thing of pleasure and security, but a cheapone-wcll: we would not have it at any price. It is not surprising that the railway companies refused to entertain any suggestion for the free carriage of machines, and any deputation to this end, must, to the railway companies, be close bordering on the ridiculous. Just picture any of the groat termini on a fine Saturday afternoon, or a Sunday; a confused mass of passengers and cycles. Vans full, platforms crowded, gangways blocked, and everything in a atate of chaos. With only one's own fare to pay, every cyclist living in large towns would take advantage of the train, and journey a few miles out beyond the regions of bricks and mortar, with the result that railway officials would be quite unable to cope with the traiiic. As it is, with the present charges for the carriage of cycles, during Easter, no less than 4,200 cycles were entrained at Waterloo Station, over 3,000 at London Bridge, while Charing Cross, Paddington, and other stations, had their sharo. The dates and places of the National Cyclists Union championships for 1900have now been fixed and are as follows :— and 1 mile amateur, and •4, 1 and 5 miles professional, at Grangetown, Jliddleaborougb, on June 23rd, the 5 miles and 25 miles amateur, and open handicap, at W orking- ton, on Julv 14th, and the 50 miles amateur at the Crystal Palace in conjunction with the London Centre championships, on September 15th. If Paul Albert does not visit England to defend his title to the amateur championships he holds, the short distance events should be booked to the order of J. Caldow, the Scottish champion, Jack Green, Sid Jenkins and Gascoyue should shew up prominently in the professional class. There seems a dearth of new talent in both amateur and profes- sional ranks, and the public will, be perforce com- pelled to rest contented with their "old and tried n o p u 1 a r f a v 0 u r i t e s." Emile Bouhourshas been distinguishing himself as a road rider having recently won tbe annual Paris-Itoubaix race, covering the distance (about 1G2 miles of by no means easy road) in the record time of 7hrs. iOmins. 30secs. It was in order to comnete in this event that Bouhours did not put in an appearance at Sydenham to defend his title as holder of the Century Cup. As usual, Bouhours rorte a Dunlop tyred mount. 1 re finest middle nisiaru's who ever crossed a saucue, is undoubtedly Ed. Taylor of Paris, who for the past twelve months has been practically invincible at races of over an hours duration. On making his iirst appearance for the season he again proved his right to the title of world's hour champion, for not only did he beat the pick of the Continental cracks in an hours paced race at the famous Pare des Princes track, Paris, but he covered the remarkable distance of 3:3 miles 10% yards in the hour, which is 552 yards better than the previous best for the time. Taylor is only about twenty years of age, but seems to be possessed with any amount of pluck, and what is more, he rides with very good judgment. 126 1 71 inches is the height of his gear, which he uses throughout the year no matter what events ho eompetes in. The first of the classic road races of the Parisian' season for motor cyclists, was decided on Easter Sunday, the course being from Paris to Iloubaix, a distance of some 162 miles. The entry included no less than 52 chauffeurs, including the very cream of the Continental motor-cycle racers. Of course it was anticipated that the record over the journey wonldbe lowered, but very few dreamt that- two hours had to come off the previous best, as the road is not particularly suited for record breaking purposes, and the miles of granite setts that have to be negotiated, are sufficient to try the nerves of the most stolid rider. Anyway Baras the winner, put up a remarkable performance, a::d covered the distance in the now record time of 3 hours 48 mine., which means that at times, Bams must have travelled at the rate of from 40 to 50 miles per hour. Beconnais the favourite stopped afier travelling about 50 miles, someone having tampered with his machine. The first automobile race promoted in America, was decided on Saturday April 14th over a 50 mile course, between New York, and Long Island. A variety of so called racing cars were entered but roi'formances of the three first cars cannot be regarded as very special. The first to arrive was Albert Piker, who drove an electric carriage, and covered the distance in 2 hrs 3 mins. 30 sees. This does not work out at 25 miles per hour. el. Davis was second, in 2 hrs. lSmins., he driving a J team car. At half distance he was some two minutes in advance of the others, but on the second if of the journey something went wrong with his onrrhige, and he was delayed for some time. The to arrive was Fischer 011 a gasoline car. Tho ioo. sneaks of going over to Paris to engage in some ;>f the classic contests, but unless he can find a ::1 :1 faster car than the one be won the foty r.tilrs race wi:h, we are afraid, he will not be ahie to witness the French races, even iGlll L< 1'11\1.

Llandilo Notes. The Choral Society Concert has come and gone, and whether the Society will thereby increase or decrease its debt there is no gain saying the fact, that, from a musical point cf view, the concert was a big success. The watering cart has resumed its pere- grinations, and it is to be hoped they will be continued the moment they are necessary, and some people will understand if I say, particularly if the wind is from the North. It the National School had a voice then it would surely say, Save me from my friends." When the new Board School was opened, the Yicar, it will be remembered, succeeded in preventing Sir George Keke- wich from taking part in the opening. But like most clever men he overreached himself, and succeeded aLo. in consequence of his action, in making the new school a success. and in depleting the attendance to a very large extent at the National School, and he did one thing more, in educational matters he gave the Non Cons of Llandilo, a watch- word that they are not likely to forget, whilst it pleases God to keep the Vicar in their midst, viz.. "Remember Kekewich. -:0:- That watchword has been heard again during the past week. It is no good for a Non. Con. at Llandilo. who comes at all before the public to be meek and mild. If he is. he will be taken for a milk sop, and will be treated accordingly. When the Rev John Davies. now of Shirland-road. London, came to Llandilo. he had apparently made up his mind to keep out of politics, but after having a dose of Llandilo Toryism he changed his mind, and we know with what splendid educational results for Llandilo. To him we are indebted for the splendid start the Intermediate School had, and to him we are indebted for the new Board School. That he had coadjutors who worked ably with him I am not forgetting. 0 We had recently another new minister in. our midst, in the person of the Rev Mr Rowlands, Wesieyan Minister. He too, good man, thought he would keep out of politics, but has had a rude awakening. He finds himself suddenly accused by Mr L. Bishop as Secretary of the National School with using his influence-was it undue P I forget-to take children away from the National school. to the Board School. This is no secret. The rev. gentleman—aye. rev. gentleman—gave the whole story publicly at a meeting of the Liberal Association on Saturday night. He too, says that now he means to take a pro- minent part in local politics. He gives an absolute denial to the charge and has written to Mr Bishop for an explanation. A beautiful thing is this Llandilo Toryism How it does put backbone into men. or at any rate, strengthens that part of the body. If there is again an incursion of Non. Coil, children from the National School to the Board School, whom will the friends of the National School have to thank ? -:0:- But there is another side to the question. Supposing the accusation were true, and pro viding there was no intimidation—and there could have been none. as the children re- ferred to were Methodist children—would not the rev. gentleman be perfectly within his rights as a Non. Con. in trying to get children to attend a school that Non. Cons. were instrumental in establishing, and again would he not as a ratepayer be perfectly within his rights in inducing children to attend a ratepayer's school ? Who can gain say these things ? But now that the Rev Mr Rowlands has openly allied himself with the Liberal cause, having recent strange events in connection with Llandilo Liberal- ism in mind, I would say to him, "He that putteth his hand to the Liberal plough and looketh back is not worthy of being allowed to plough at all." There is room in Llandilo for such men as Mr Rowlands.

LLANBOIDY. THE PETTY SESSIONS were held at the Maesgwynne Arms on Wednesday before Mr J B B Protheroe, Dolwilym Mr John Phillips, Caerlleon Mr W Lewis Phillips, Clyngwynne; Mr Thomas Davies, Lletty; Mr G E S Protheioe-Beynon, Trewern and Mr G P Roch, Maesgwynne.—P.C. D J Davies charged William Phillips, with being drunk in charge of a horse and cart.—Fined xos and ITS 6d costs.—Drunk.—John Thomas, cockle-dealer, Whitland, was charged with being dvnnk and disorderly.- Fined 5s and 9S costs.—A Gipsy in Troble. —P.S. Samuel Jones charged Ismael Jones with encamping on the highway.—Fined 6d and 4s costs. The same defendant was ffned 6d and 4s costs for allowing his horses to stray.—Desertion.—P.C. D J Davies charged John Downing with being absent without leave from the Garrison Militia at Pembroke Dock,-Dcfendan was handed over to the military escort. FOR THH Br.oon is THE LIFE. "-Clarke's world- famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, skin and blood difeases, pinocles, enci sores <1 f 11! liruds. its effects are mar- vellous Ttiousandsof testimonials. In bottles, 2s 9d and lis each, of ail chemists. Proprietors, Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Company Lincoln. Ask for Clarke's Blood Mixture, and do not be persuaded to take an imitation.

ABERNANT. THE WAR.—The following children have collected the amounts mentioned in the parishes of Abernant and Merthyr for the "Children's Homes" for our disabled soldiers and sailors: In Aberuant Parish Beuj unin Evans, Felin Newydd, 12s 8d; Lewis Evans, Post Office, 10s bd; Anna Griffiths, Troed y-rhiw, 65 8J total 11 10s. Merthyr Parish Elizabeth James Tygw,in 6s 2-1 IV.0d-veil Evans, Tynewyuu, 1, 6.1 total, -is 8d.