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MR. W. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS, M.P., has been appointed vice-chairman of the literary committee of the I.ondon Welsh National Eisteddfod for 1909, while the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George heads tile Finance Committee. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE. The marriage arranged between Mr. Fred E. Withington, of Bicester, and Nesta, eldest daughter of Sir Marteine and Lady Lloyd, of Bronwydd will take place on February 15th at St. George's Hanover-square, London. DEATH OF MRS. M. A. ROBERTS,—We regret to announce the death of Mrs M. A. Roberts, widow of the late Mr. R. Roberts, which sad event took place at 3, St. Catherine-street, on Tuesday morning. The deceased, who was 68 years of age, J was the third daughter of the late Mr Joseph j E*ans of this town. She had only lately returned to her native place from California, where she had been for a number of years. She is survived by an only daughter, Mis Miles, Cardiff, and two sifters, viz., Mrtt Marks, 5, Mansel-street, and Mrs Phillips, 3, Catherine-street, with whom much sympathy is felt. TEMPERANCE.—The fourteenth of the series of meet- ings in connectiou with the Carmarthen Gospel Temperance Society was held in the Guildhall on Saturday evening last. There was a fair attendance. The meeting was presided over by the Rev E. Unfioed Thomas, pastor of Tabernacle Chapel, who was sup- ported by the Rev T. N. Phillipson, English Wesleyan Chapel; Mr Whicher, Motley-street Mr T. Conwil Evan., King-street, &c. The programme was in the capable hands of Mr William Jones,Waterloo-terrace, and the young lady who accompanied did her part remarkably well. The meeting commenced with the singing of a hymn, after which the Rev Mr Phillipson offered prayer. The following was the programme Solo, "I'll be a Sunbeam," Miss Blodwen Davies, 18, St David's-street; solo, "Jesus only," Mr Brinley Jones, Waterloo-terrace; address, the Chairman; solo, Must I go, and empty handed," Miss Gwlad Y, Griffiths, St Catherine-street; pianoforte solo, Miss Miss Davies, Weslfield, St IVvid's Avenue duet' "Trust and Ob,y," Misses Eveline and Blodwe Davies, 18, St. David's-street. The ringing of the?.- two little maids drew forth sou 3 enconiums from the Chairman, who siid that every word was distinct' heard. Address, Mr D. Iat Jon" Old CollQt School; solo, Mi8 L. Jones, Briuley House. I* fairness it must be said that aU the young vocalist did their part we: 1, and Mr William Jones it to complimented foi arranging such a programme. Tb Chairman closed che nn-eting with the Benediction. The programme for next St,tirdy will bp in th bands of Mr Dunn Witilams, A. L., conductor 0 the Carmarthen Male Voice Party; and as tic AsMzes will be hrl 1 at tne G-i! iha- ;n that day. th Coiumittee unanimously decide i to hold the uic^tin. for that evening at the Salvation Army Barracks in Blue-street. WE would direct the attention of our readers 'to the series of Cookery Lessons arranged to be given by V. Ashton at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, in conneo tion with Messrs Brown and Poison, from Mondav, January 20th, till Friday, January 24th. THE NLW V lCAR OF LAMPETER. — The institution and induction of the Rev Canon Camber-Williams, of Ctirmarther, ti e new vicar of Laanpeter, took place on Wednesday. The Lord Bishop of St. David's was unavoidaoly absent, and the ceremonies were performed by the Ver. Archdeacon of Car- digan. A reception was subsequently held, the Rev James Jones presiding. Speeches congratulat- ing Canon Camber-Williams and Mrs Camber- Wiliiams open their advent to the parish were delivered, and the Canon suitably responded. INFIRMARY. —The Secretary begis respect- fully to acknowledge the receipt of the fol- 10>wing :-£1 Is, Zion Chapel, Carmarthen; £2 188 6d, Blaenycoed and Penybont Con- gregational Churches; L2 2s, The Misses Llewellyn;, 3, Esplanade, "In memoru of Mrs Richard Edwards" 7s Gd, Post Office Staff, Carmarthen; periodicals, Mr R. James, Bridge street; Mrs Gwynine Hughes, Gfan- cothi; and Lady Hiills-Johnes; fruit, Mrs Lewis, Penllwyn Park. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday evening at the Half Moon Hotel, a banquet was given to the late landlord, Mr Herbert Davies, who has left the town and taken over the Queen's Hotel, at Pontre, Rhomlda. The chair was taken by Mr W. Vincent- Howell Thomas, who was supported by a number of influential tradespeople cf the town. Durimg the even- ing Mr Davies was pireseinted with a jewel by the Carmarthen Lodge of Buffaloes, 885, and with a medallion by the St. Peter's hxlgc, 1,202, both souvenirs beiaig of solid gold. A capital programme was rendered during the evening, Mr T. S. Puddioombe acred as accompanist. The presentation of the gold medal was made by Mr Mfdcalfe, and the handsome jewel in ea-e, by Mr E. A. Owen. RECHABITES. -Tli-e Carmarthen Rescue Teat of the Independent Older of Reoha!bite3 held its ammial meeting in the ^Assembly Raaiii- last Saturday evening. Mr~W. S. Greenwood, Wa.er street, was elected Chief Ruler, and Mr J. Ninnis 'Mitchell, St. Catherine street, Deputy Ruller for the current helf-year. The Secretary announced the result of the last quinquennial valuation report, which shows the tent to be worth 23s 3d in the ze. Several members present, who are 'also memibers of other organizations in town, averred that they did not believe there was another similar society which cou'd show such a satisfactory report. It Was also decided to send a petition to the Righit Horn H. H. Asquiith, M.P., urging the insertion of coftaiii clauses in the new Licensing Bill. t FCOTBALL.-Onl Wednesday evening a meeting was held at the Half Moon Hotel to form an Association Football Teem. A good number of football enthusiasts were present. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Greaves, a gentleman well known in, the football world, who has come to reside in Carmarthen. It was proposed by Mr R-alpli Bland, and seconded by Mr Evains, that Mr Gower be asked to act as secretary. No one else being proposed, it was unanimously carried on being put to the meeting. Then the formation of an Association Teall11 was discussed, and oil the proposition of Mr Evans, seconded by Mr Hancocke, it was proposed to .form such a team. An amend- ment was proposed by Mr Bland, seconded by Mr Bassrtt that the meeting be adjourned till tnext Wednesday evening, for TurttheT consideration. On being put to the meet- ing, the amendment was carried. It is hoped tlra't. a good attendance of enthusiasts will be present at the next meeting. 11 ONCEKT —A concert, which proved a big SU cess, was given at Pricrdy Fchoolroom on Monday evening last. On this occasion, an excellent programme had be3n prepared by Mr. W. G. Hopkins, The Avenue. The chair was occupied by Mr T. Jenkins, Francis. terrace. The adjudicator, who carried out his duties satisfactorily, was Mr Arthur Morgan, Waterloo-terrace. The following programme was admirably gone through —Address by the Chairman pianoforte solo, Miss Blodwen Hopkins duett, Misses Bessie and May Evans; recitation, Master Arthur Jl. Lewis; recitation, Miss Bessie Morgans recitation, Miss Lily Jones song, Miss Myfauwy Jones recitation, Master T. E. Richards; duett, Misses Gwen Thomas and May Davies recitation, Master John Davies; competition, reciting Psalm 112, prize awarded to Master T. E. Richards solo. Miss Elsie Smith solo, The Toilers," Miss Hannah Jane Jones, recitation, The land of Gold," Mr Oliver Evans (encored) solo, Master Brinley Jones duett. Misses Gwladya Jones and Lizzie Parry (encored) competition, reading at first sight. prize divided between Master John Davies and Miss Gwen Thomas quartette, Messrs Tom Williams and W. G. Hopkins, and Misses Lizzie Parry and Gwladys Jones. Mr W. Donn Williams, G. & L., accompanied in his usual able manner Mr David Davies, Richmond-terrace, proposed a vo'e of thanks to the chairman, adjudicator (Mr Arthur Morgan), the strangers who ha-l assisted in the concert., and to Mr W. G. Hopkins for arranging such an admirable pro. gramme, Mr John William, 36, JPriory-Btreet, seconded, and ,he motion was enrried with accla- mation. The meeting terminated with the singing >:f Hen Wlad ty Nhadau, the solo being finely sang by Miss Gwladys Jones King-street.

MR LEWIS PTTGH PUGH,

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