The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

PREACHERS NEXT SUNDAY AT Carmarthen Places of Worship LAMMAS ST. INDEPENDENT CHAPEI Rev Ben Davies, Plasmarl. UNION ST. INDEPENDENT CHAPEL Rev Professor D. E. Jones (Pastor). PRIORDY INDEPENDENT CHAPEL Rev. E. Kerri Evans (Pastor). ELIM INDEPENDENT CHAPEL. Student, Old College School. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Rev D. J. Thomas (Pastor). ABERGWILI INDEPENDENT CHAPEL. Rev D. Williams (pastor). TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL. Rev E. U. Thomas (Paxtor). ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev Collins Davies, Belper. PENUBL BAPTIST CHAPEL. WATER ST. C.M. CHAPEL. Rev W. D. Rowlands (pastor). ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev Gwily Edwards, B.A. Dolgelily. BETHANIA C.M. CHAPEL. Mr Oliver C. Morgan, Aiberystwith College ENGLISH WESLEY AN CHAPEL. Rev T. N. Phillipson (pastor). EBENEZER WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. Rev. H. P. Atkins (Pastor.) BABELL C.M., PENSARN. Rerv. S. Evans, Pastor. Services commence at the WeJsh churchee at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and at the English churches at 11 and 6.30 o'clock.

LLANDDAROG. ciTTrrvss —We are pleased to announce i y "YI.n of or Basiil Jones, youngest son of the Re*'T. Jones, vicar of Uan.ddarog, has ™n a Lholarshi!, cf 30 gumeas.a year mto TiflnciiKr College, Sussex. He is only l-Jj old, and tor the last three years has 'been a pujpil with the Rev G. 0. Row S Andrew's School, Tenby,

Llandilo Urban District Council. A special meeting of this body was held on Tuesday last, when there were present, Mr W. Griffiths (chairman), Supt. Evans, Dr Jones, and Messrs W. Hopkin, J. Edwards, J. Davies, J. Stephens, D. Morgan, Evan Jones, T. Evans, and W. Jones; the deputy- Clerk (Mr D. J. Morris); Surveyor (Mr W. Jenkins), Medical Officer (Dr Phillips), and Electric Light Contractor (Mr D. Pritohard Davies). THE WATER SUPPLY. The first question for contsideration was the request for a supply of water to Cefn- blewin, near Soar, Llandyifan.—Mr T. Evans moved that it be granted.—Supt. Evans was opposed to it.—Mr X- Evans reminded the Supt. that at the last meeting he had been in favour of it.—Supt. Evans explained he did not then know the circumstances.—Mr W. Hopkin seconded the motion, as it was for the present onlly for building purposes. —The mation: was carried. PEN LAN PARK. The Park Committee reported that they had met to consider the appointment of a caretaker The salary would he 10s a weeik, and to be on duty from noon to closing-up ti,me, and to see tlyit all rubbish, etc., was cleared off the ground. The gates to be opened at 8 o'colclj, and closed at 10 o'clock. -Dr Jones suggested ithat lighting up time should be the hour for closing.—Supt. Evans said 10 o'clock was only temporary. —Mr W. Jones agreed with Dr Jones. The people ought to be out of the Park when it was time for li,ghts" -If Dr Jones pro- posed an amendment for lighting up time, the Clerk said that that (night lighting-up time was quarter past nine.—The recom- mendations on the proposal of Mr Stephens, seconded (by Mr T. Evans, were adopted. The following offereS themselves for the appointment: Jiohn Jones, Yettradgynlais; Thomas Williams, Llandilo; Thomas James, Greenfield place.—As it was only temporary, Mr D Morgan moved, and Dr Jones secon- ded that the latter he appointed.—Mr Mor- gan explained that he was an, old engine 'driver (from Llandovery.—It was agreed that the dutieBi shouM be commenced the next day.—The Chairman wantecl, to know if the man was to go to chapel or Sunday School.—Supt. Evans said that the matter shouadbe left in the hands of the committee —Mr W. Jones moved, and Mr Morgan seconded that notices should be put up warning that those found damaging treesA etc., would he prosecuted.-Supt. Evans said that the committee would soon have the regulations ready.—Mr W. Hopkin would tlike to have printed notices on. boards —Supt. Evans said the matter was again Vor the. Pa.nk Commttee. -The Chairman asked aibout the proposed opening at Myrtle Hill. At present it was very dangerous.— Mr J. Stephens said Lord Dynevor had pro- mised on. opening at Myrtle Hill.—Mr W. Hopkin was given to understand that his lordship had done all he meant to do in pro- viding the opening, but it was not for him to put up a gate, etc.—The Chairman, sug- gested the Surveyor and Park Committee going there.—Mr W. Hopkin said the Coun- cil .should igive the Park Committee power to do itt and to provide shelter.—The Chair- man, however, would not give the committee more power than, to decammend.—Mr W. Hopkin moved that the Park Committee should have power.—The Chairman still ob- jected.—Supt. Evans charged the chairman with blowing hot and cold. They had, at pre- sent, hardly time to do any thing but attend meetings.—Mr W. Jones and Mr W. Hopkin were for shelters.—The Chairman asked if thte Council would give full power to the committee.—(Mr Evan Jones was against it. -Mr Hopkin did not see why delay as they had full1 power.—Mr J. Stephens moved that the committee have full power to pro- vide the entrance at Myrtle Hill and the shelters.—Mr W. Jones wanted to have a place for storing the seats, and where they might have entertainments.—Mr D. Mor- gan said the shelter if made large enough could be used.—On the suggestion of Mr J. Stephens, Mr W. Jones did not press the poi,nt.-It was agreed to have two shelters. —The question of a dancin-g platform, offered by Mr H. G. Phifliitpps was then con- sidered.—(Md W. Jones said they all appre- ciated the offer, but there was a. stronig feeling against the dancing in the Park and pflaying cridket, etc. He moved that they should not accept it.—Supt. Evans did nott think they should accept the offer.-Mr E. Jones expressed the feeling also that the people were against it.—Mr D. Morgan did not see the harm, and he moved that they should accept the offer.-M-r J. Stephens did mot want moralising over dancing. Let them decide whether they accept the offer. —There was no seconder to Mr Morgan, and the offer was refused.—The Committee frooommenided Peni !Lan Plark should he blosed on iBank EPoMday.—1The Deputy- Clerk pointed out what the flaw on the Bulb- ject was, and by it the Park could not the closed.—The Chairman and Mr D. Morgan pointed out that it wuld be openl on pay- ment of a ticket for the sports.—Mr J. Stephens thought that it would be fatal to close the Park, but charging for admission was another thim,g.-Supt. Evans said they coufld not close it on Bank Holidays, pay- ment or .no.. The Chaiirm:an said the law was against them.—Air W. Hopkin said that what the Sports CommJMee might mae would be given for the Band Stand. They should inform the Committee that the law would not alow them to accede to the re- quest.—'Mr J. Stephens .a.8ked. that the Park Oommirotee should see to the provision, of wire baskets for paper.—Mr W. Jones eaiid a gentleman would present baskets. THE ROYAL VISIT. The Deputy-Olerk wanted to know wthat was going to be done about a display of for Monday next when the Princess Christian would pass through the town.—It was decided that the crier should announce the ,mat,ter ne,-t Thursday.—Canned. SAORIED CONCERTS. It was agreed to allow the Town Band to give a sacred concert at the Park on Sunday evenings. No collection would he made. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. Mr D. P. Davies drew attention, to the position of certain tanks in connection with the new market.—The Electric Light Oom- miitltee were instructed to meet to consider the mialtter, las (the contractor complained that thi,nigg were not satisfactory at present. -Mr J. T. Ediw'airds aEked for a reduction in the charges for water for the organ at the New Chapel, as owing to the lack of pressure the Church suffered.—Supt. Evans and Mr W. Hfrpkin, asked that the applica- tion should be deferred until the end of the oorrenrt six monthls. THE HEALTH OF THE TOWN. Dr Philips medical officer of health, re- ported that the town was free from cases of infectious disease, and there had not been a single aue for three months. It was very satisfactory ii-ii:, comparison with other yeaTS and witn a Ibwnd stand and shelters in Pen Lan Park, 'Llandilo might be advertised as an ideal health resort.—A report on the anlalysis of the water in the old reservoir was read and Was condemnatory of the water and which he said he would hesitate to re- commend for dietary purposes.—The Coun- cil wia:s, apparently, very little concerned aibout At, though it was pointed out that at the Workhouse and Ffairfach the water was used, as the supply was was entirely from that source.—Dr Phillips said his letter had been written nine days ago, and sinice then there had ibeen a. case of typhoid.—Mr W. Jones proposed it should be filtered.—Supt. Evans would liike to know the cost cf it. The Surveyor said it would mean many hundreds of pouiids.-Stipt. Evans said that they should recommend the boiling of the water hy those using it.—Mr D. Morgan drew attention to the fact that the water was used by the Ffainfaeh1 schood children. It was serious. The Council had done noth- ing and. paid W-o for the report.— SUIPt. Evans agreed they shouM take serious notce. If the water was not fit for domestic purposes, it should he cut off.—Mr Evan Jones said that in the time of Dr Protheroe the wlater wa.s) alil, riiglit.-Dr Phillips thought that if the reservoir was cleaned out they might improve it, 'but they ought to filter it or something.—Mr W. Hopkin also agreed it should he seen to.—The Sur- veyor said fthey might have the water Courses, etc. cleaned, and that might im- prove iit.—On the motion of Mr John Davies, the Surveyor was instructed to have the reservoir, etc., cleaned. WASTE OF WATER. Supt. Evans would like to know if the leaking taps in the town had been remedied. If they were still out of order, he moved the Surveyor should take pro-ceedin_-s. --Air W. opkin would like to circularise the whole of the ratepayers.—Deputy-Clerk: It has been done.Suot. Evans said he went to a house that had been vacant for some months and found rbhatt two taps had beeen running the whole time.—The Chairman wou d not prc- secute without notice,—Supt. Evans asked if he (the Chairman) was afraid to be found a defaulter. The Surveyor had found 70 taps out off order. He should go aga-in,ami if he found those still oult of order they should prosecute.—Mr J. Stephens seconded, and ;iit was carried.—A hill for L2 2s was pre- sented for the analysis, over which Mr D. Morgan remanked they were paying R2 28 for what they were taking no notice of.

Carmarthen Bay Fishery Board. The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen Bay Fishery Board was held at the Carmar then- Guildhall on Wednesday .at 1 p.m. There were present: Mr Mervyn Peel (pre- sided), Ms H. Brunei White, Carmarthen Lieut. Gen1. Sir James Hills Johnes, V.C., G.C.B. Mr A. E. DuBuieson, Glynhir; Mr B. A. Lewis, Carmarthen; Mr W F. D. iSaunders, Glanrhydw; Mr D E. Stephens, Carmarthen 'Mr Jos. Morgan, Ferryside Mr J. Morgan, Carmarthen; Mr Herbert Taliiaris; Mr Ernald Richardson, Glamhryd- an Park; the Clerk (Mr C. H Morgan. Grif- filths-; iand the Supermtendesrit of Water Baiiilliffs (Mr H. 0. Long Price). SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT. The following report was presented: Gentlemen,-I have the honour of pre- senting for your informa.tion my Report for the quarter ending 30th June, 1908. I hope It will give you the same satisfaction to learn, .as it gives me to state, that the fish- ing Ibotlh with the nets and rod and line, has passed my most san-guine expectation, there having ibeen a general improvemenit through out, not only in yield of fish but in size and oondtitioni j The cold weather which prevailed at the beginning of the quarter contmued into May hut nevertheless, trout provided good sport for anglers, and some particularly fine speci- mens were reported to me as having been taken. Many trout weighing over a pound were caught, all in excellent condition. If anglers will only desist from keeping small fry practically valueless, except to make up number, in another season or so the Towy and its tributaries will be greatly im- proved. I have never known sewini to be so plenita ful, and they have ibeen running up tn various sizes from a pound upwards in splen did condition. Several salmon have been tiake,n in the nets, including some heavy fish a few turning the scales at from .258!bs to 28tbs, and one, I have been informed, over 30lbs at Ferrysiide. Although this is the best season, for salmon since I have been your superintendent, yet there is ample room for improvement. I commenced netting the Towy for pike on June 10th, and in six days accounted for 55. The largest day's take wias 17, and the [biggest pike measured 3ft. 3im. The river is well rid of these destructive fish, and it emphasises the absolute necessity of carry- ing on these operaitions, if the stock of trout and &ewi!n is to be maintained in the Towy. Whilst neftin-g I saw somle ndle salmon, and large numlbers of sewin and fine trout. Acting under (your titnsftTuabiojis, I have secured 3 samples of alleged polluted water —two from the river Loughor and one from the Amman,Av-hich I have sent to the PuWlic Analyst, but I have not yet received his report thereon. During this quarter I proceeded against four persons for various offences against the Fishery Laws, and An each instance secured convictions. In conclusion, I have pleasure an stating that my bailiffs still carry out the duties to my entire satisfaction. I have the. honour, etc., HERBERT OVERTON LONG PRIOE. Welftfield, Albergwilli, 27th June, 1907. POLLUTION. Mr Price presented the reports of the Analyst on several samples of water taken from the Loughlor and Amman. In one case there was a likelihood or arsenical poisoning and in ainother of deatth by mechanical irri- tation. It was decided to forward the report to the County Council. it Mr W. F. Saunders thought that they ought to have, if possible, somo rule to pre-1 vent the taking of salmon under 7 inches in length. If they had such a rule, it would prevent the taking of a good many salmon peel. He moved that they ask the Board of Fisheries to consider the possibility of hav- ing such a regulation. Sir James HiWs-Johnes: I do not see how they ca n do it. Mr H. Peel: They can do it hy Act of Parliament. Md Saunders' motion was carried unani- L cously. SEINE NETS. The Sub Committee which had been ap- pointed to consider the matter, recommend- ed that the Seine Net Licenses 'be reduced from £5 to R4.-lyhe Chairman said that it had been pointed out that the seine net men were charged the maximum license( whilst the coracle men were charged tiheminilluum — £ 2 for some, and £1 for those who only fished a. part of the river. They had also had their fishing grounds curtailed b.v recent bye-laws.—(Mr Joseph Morgan, in support- ing the recommendation, said that there was great distress amongst these men during the winter. They did very hadly last year, but this year was tter. The report was adopted. THE CLOSE TIME. Mr B. A. Lewi-a proposed the following Bye4aws: "Thie commencement iand termination of the annual close season, are hereby altered so tha(t such close season for all modes of salmon fishing, except with rod and aine, shall' commence on the first day of Septem- 'ber, iand terminate on the fourteenth day of February following, both days inclusive; and 9 as regatlis fishing with rod and line, so that the close season shall1 commence on the, first day of November, and terminate on the four teenth day of February following, both days inclusive." "The bye-law relating to the annual close season for salmon confirmed by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries by certificate daited the 12th day of January 1905, is here)by revoked." In, proposing them Mr Lewis drew atten- tion to the great discrepancy between the close time of the Teifyand. the close t'me of the Towy Either the Teiify was open too long or the Towy not long enough. He had adopted the period, suggested as a uniform close time for the iRoyall Commlission. —Mr H. Bruneil White seconded. Mr Joseph 'Morgan opposed on behalf of the Feri-yside men. Mr D. E. Stephens, in opposing, said that he (hoped the Board would not do away with the bye-flaws made a few years ago. If this were carried, it would lead to an inquiry, and consequent friction 'between the differ- ent sections. Such resolutions used to be hardy annuals, when Mr DcJ. Lewis was a meniber otf the Board. He. used to read ex- tracts from musty Blue Books and the Board proceeded wiltli the next business. In the course of his speech Mr Stephens said that the sewin were improving, but the salmon me1Ý. sfcijili st>arce. The extension of the open time, would lead to the catching of numerous "celts" which had not got down to the sea in a dry February, and which was not fit for human food. '-Nlr,Herbert Peel and the Chairman op- posed the proposal, and Mr D. E. Stephens withdrew it in deference to the wishes of the Board. The Chairman thought it would be a good thing to endeavour in concert with the other Boards in Wales to hold a conference and to have a uniform dose time for the Principality preparatory to one for the Kingdom.

By the Way. A Llanelly firm has had the job of doing up the Carmarthen Guildhall. It will 'be a long time before a Carmarthen firm gets the job of doinig up Oc. Llaueily Hall. ••• Patriotic feeling is running very high in one part of the town. Neighbours have actually come to blows because one take in aliens as lodgers. On Monday, the great ceremony of the openin.g the Sanatorium at Alitymyndd by H.R.H. Princess Christian will take pliace. The G.W.R. intend to run special train and to provide motors to oon-vey passengers from Llanybyther station to Alltymynydd. It is not true to say*that local people never had a chance to fumilsh the Sanatorium. renders were invited, and three South Wales finms-one in Carmarthen—tendered. When the Committee however, got these tenders, they extended the time and invited others, with tJhe tresult that the contract has gone to Mapfle, of London. This may be capable of explanation., but an explanation is cer- tainly called for. ••• It is more than twenty years since a suicide of a patient took ,place at the Joint Counties' Asylum previous to the fatality of Tuesday. The late Mr C. W. Jones was one of the Carmarthen young men who formed the first Volunteer corps,when, the force first ertarted in a. flash of patriotic enthusiasm, caused by the threat of invasion by certain French officers when addressing Napoleon III. Mr C. W. Jones saw the fbirth of the Volun- teers, and he just lived to see the end of it. A photograph of the members of the corps is to he seen in the office of the Borough Accountant (Mr A. LI. Davies). The sur- vivors are: IMr T. D. Lewis, Picton terrace; Mr Lookyer, Ferryside; Mr Shackell, Car- diff; Mr Walter Jenkins, Ferryside; and Mr Williams, saddier, Pontypridd. The return of the rain has not ibeen with- out effect. On Saturday, great quantities of mushrooms were gathered in the neigh- bourhood of Penymorfa. a On Monday a brewery horse bolted, and came into contact iwith an Italian, iice cream cart. Another instance of Brewery aggres- sion against Temperance. MW Motor cars are calculated to promote the safety of badgers. Mr Harry Davies's dog which was so useful in badger hunting, was killed on Tuesday 'by a motor car. • •• Dtr Gi(bbon, rformerly assistant medical superintendent of the Carmarthen Asylum -who recency retired on. a. pen-si,on-lias been appointed house surgeon at the Car- marthenshire Infirmary. The English Baptist Sunday School went to Llanstephan on Thursday in last week. It was so wet that they had to come home in a furniture van—to '9JVQid isprinkli,ngl The Rev Wilfrid O'Hagan, C.P., left Car- marthen on Tuesday to attend the triennial chapter of the Passionist Order for the English Province which As held in London. Rectors are seldom re-appointed to the same houses. Mr Daivid Harold Williams-son of Mr J. B. Williams, H.M. Inspector of Schools, Llanelly, a native of Carmarthen—has passed the final examinat-ion of the Incor- porated Law Society. The Carmarthen, fishermen wish it to be distinctly understood that they have not been fighting. They have only beeen keep- ing in order certain colliers who tried to evade the fishery laws. WttW The Rev W. J. Parry, who is leaving for South Africa, was on Monday presented with a purse of gold by the young people and friends of Lammas street Congregational Church, in connection with which he has been a useful worker. Mr D. H. Williams occupied the chair, and Mrs Saer made the presentation. too The matter of the dispute between the police and the Unitarian imissionariesi at Ammanford ought to be thoroughly enquired into. All sorts of open-air meetings are held in the Principality, and it is unfortun- ate that it is the weakest religious body in Wailes which should 100 prosecuted for "ob- struction." ••• This again has lbet-n a. week of Sunday School tripg. On Monday, besides Priordy school treat to Llanstephan, the Wesleyans went to Saundersfoot, and Mrs Pugh Evans took the St. Peters children to Pen- an for their treat, which had been- ad- journed from the previous Thursday on account of rain. On Thursday, one of the street Missions went to Llanstephan. It was wet when they started. On Thursday, the 9th inst., Mr Fitzgerald Arthur, the local representative of the Minimax Co., igave a. demonstration at the Park with! the chemical fire-extinguishi'ng apparatus, which worked instantaneously. L Mr W. Thomas, IHaibl street, supplies the apparatus. i There was no police court on Monday at Carmarthen. On Tuesday, a speci" 1 court was held before Mr W. Spurrell and Mr E. Col-by Evans. William Gibbon (an employee of Mr Danter, the entertainer) was charged by P.C. Wm. J. Rees with being drunk and disorderly the previous night in Bnkrge st.— Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. 09* The dearth of water produces some curious results. On Sunday morning the organ at Christ Church could not play a* there was no water to work the hydraulic engine. Hence the congregation had to he contented with a harmonium. wM The weather for the Sanatorium fete was rather more fatal rffioh festal.

LiLAMDILO. IVORITES.i)h, W. Simon, Pencoed, ex- master of the Workhouse, has been elected to the Chief Rulershilp of the True Order of Ivorites. VISITOIRS.-Tlie .growing popullarity of the town as a resort is getting every day more manifest, and on Saturday last, besides the scores who entered the town by means of 'brakes, etc., no less than six parties were brought into the town by the L. and N.W.R Co. alone, viz., a party cf twenty six from Owimfelin Millls, of 70 from the Metal Ex- traction Co., of 40 from the Atlantic Fuel Co. Iflnd Hughes' party of 18, with a party of 30 of Christ Church teachers, all of Swansea, whilst in connection with the Ebenezer Sunday School, Gorseinon, 300 were brought here. All these againfct four parties for Llanwrtvd, one Llajndrindod, and one Car- marthen. PONTARDULAIS. MURDER CHARGE:. -,Fvi n Jones and David Jones, Pontardulais, were at Swansea on Wednesday remanded until 'Saturday, the charge against them having been altered from that cf doing grevious bodily harm to that of wilful muiivler of WiUiam Hughes, a tin worker.

Death of Mr C. W. Jones, J.P., Gwynfryn, Carmarthen. The death took place with tragic sudden- ness at his residence, Gwynfryn, PenilWyn Park, Carmarthen, on Wednesday morning, of Mr Charles William Jones, J.P. The deceased gentleman, who attended a meet- ing of the Carmarthenshire Standing Joint Committee on the previous day, was heard asti,r at quarter past 8 a.m. on Wednesday, but fifteen minutes Hater when his house- keeper went upstairs to make an inquiry, she discovered her master lying lifeless on the floor, fully dressed. The deceased gen- tleman bad been rather ill for some time past, suffering from heart complaint. Mr Jones, who wias 72 years of age, had been, pramfnenftlly identified wAith lpii-b-lic affaiilre. He had been a member of the Town Council for a period of over 30 years, and was Mayor on two- oooaslons. He was iboth a county and borough magistrate. As one- of the governors of the Carmarthen Infirmary, he book a keen interest in the affaiirs of that instiution. He was a member of the Visit- ing Committee of the Joint Counties Prison, and chairman' of the Carmarthen Gas Com- pany. In his early days he was 341 enthusi- astic Volunteer. In politics he was a Con- servative. He was the only surviving sn of the late Mr E. B. Jones, chemist, Lammas street, Carmarthen.

Judge Bishop's Pleasantry. At Neath County-Court on Wednesday, His iHontour Iud (Bishop, laddressing Mr W. Llewelyn Williams, M.P., said, "You are much better off here than at Pembroke on polling day." Mr Meager: Bu.t the polling day is to- morrow, your honour. His Honour: Well, Mr Williams is better off marking speeches here than making speeches in Pembroke, with the suffragettes against him (laughter).

Welsh-Speaking Policemen. The Home Secretary was asked in the House, of Commons on Tuesday by Captain Fatter (U., Andover) if he would state whe- ther it was obligatory for the police serving in Wales to talk the native language. Mr Gladsitone: The conditions of service in each of the Welsh police forces are laid down by the local police authority, with whose discretion in this matter I have no authority to interfere. I have no reason to doubt that the responsible authorities, are fully alive to the necessity of ensuring that police officials should be able to speak the language current in the district where they are stationed.

PENCADER. PROMOTIONS.—On Tuesday last, Pe-ncader had cause to feel pleased with itself on the two excellent appointments then made by the Standings Joint Committee, for both Superintendent 'Rotgers iand Superintendent Samuel Jones were. formerly stationed there for several years, the 'latter immediately suceeding the former. They were both ex- ceedingly popular, for they succeeded in doing their duty efficiently and properly without becoming officious or unduly zealous GIn tri'fles. Thteftr atraijghtforward conduct and personal courtesy won them many friends who now heartily congratulate them Ion their promotion and wish them further success in the lfuture. It may be added that Supt. Jones was the prime mover in the establishment of the Baptist cause at Pen- oader where now a flourishing chruch exists. OBITUARY.—On Saturday last, Mrs Mar- garet Davies, Gwynfryn, Pencader, died after a long illness, leaving a husband (Mr Jonathan Davies, taillor) and several daugh- ters to .mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday, when a large concourse of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased, who was buried at Llanllwni Church. WEDDING.—On Tuesday last at the Regis- try Office, Carmarthen, Miss Sarah Thomas, of Rhiwlwyd, Pencader, was married to Mr John Thomias, of Glynyrychen, Llanpump- saint, and Llanelly. NARBERTH. WILL.—Mr Alan Peel, of Woodland Lodge, Glianiton-road, Weston-super-Mare, and of Bathampton, Bath, late of Black- aldern, Narlberth, Pembrokeshire, and for- merly of Estancia Constancia, Arroya Negro Paysandu, Monte Video, who died on the 22nd May Hast, youngest son of the larte Mr Wm. Peel, D.L., J.P., of Taliaris, Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, left estate of the gross value of tlS,684 12s 4d, of which the net personalty has been sworn at R17,383 3s 4d. Probate of his will, dated 15th October, 1907, has been granted to his brother, Mr Herbert Peel, D.L., J.P., of Taliaris, Llan- dilo, and Mr Arthur Wellington Massy, of cuffern, Haverfordwest. TTie testator left £ 300 and his household and personal effects to his wife, Mrs Constance Grace Peel, and all other his property upon trust for his wilfe for life, with remainder to his daughter Constance 'Dorothea Peel', for life, and niti. mate remainder to her issue, whom failing, wilth remainder to the testator's brother' Mr Herbert (Peel, of Taliaris, Llandilo. LLANDEBIE. PRESENTATION.—The :re>pect and esteem in which tihe Rev James Jones, vicar of ILandelle, and lately* icu rate-in -charge of Lampeter, is held, was amply demonstrated when, at the Lower Schoolroom, Lampeter, he was presented ii-itli a beautifully-fitted dressing case and-travelli-ii,g bag combined, together with a purse of gold. The chair was occupied 'by Rev Oanon Camber Williams, vicar of the parish, who, in a few well-chosen and pppropriate remarks, alluded to the valuable and sterling qualities which marked Mr Jones Messrs J. C. Harford (Falcon- crajte), Jjosiiah Jfen'kinfei (pfhnrchHiarden) R Evans, D. Jones (Old Bank), and D. Wat- kins testified to the Rev James Jones's high qualities, and Miss Molly Haiford, in a neat speech, made the presentation. AMMANFORD. The Rural (District Council of Lliandilo. fawr have caused to be deposited a petition in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons praying to be heard by counsel against alterations in the Ammanford U.D. Council Bill (which1 has already passed the House of Lords) when it reaches the Com- mittee stage in the Commons.

Carmarthen Borough had another maiden Quarter Sessions on Wednesday. fr0n,1 Llallgadock, visiting ww VV1? w Tthea"' saAV 011 sh°re hat she took to be a pencil'. She picked it up, wh?n it exploded, with the result that her tiliumlb and two fingers were dreadfully injured. J A significant fact is the way in which the North Pembrokeshire people speak of the two candidates now before the constituents The Tory candidate they describe as "Y dyn o Lunclen" ("Tlie man from London"), but the Liberal champion is caUed in terms of endearment, "Roeh bach." In similar fashrnn -Powell bach" wa* the local hesig- nation of Mr Roch's geandfather for many years, and the term was so wel.1 known in those parts as if one said "Thclviaig," for there could be only one "Powell Bach."

MARRIAGES. DAVIS—REID.—July 11th, ,at Sit. Dvfrio-'e Church Cardiff, Mr Willi nm Stephen Davis, eldest son of the late Mr William Davis, Carmarthen Junction, a,iid Mrs S' W?6 ?aV,S'+ Brassy-™ad, Dinas Powis I 'T^' ?'oun^st daughter of J\m. Reid and .the kte [Sirs Reid of 2, Desipeniser Gardens, Cardiff. ISAAC—MiLLS.—July loth, at the English .AUti'-t Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev 1 rmcipal .Edwards, Cardiff, assisted by (lhe Rev D. J. Tlvomas, Carmarthen, Mr Gwilym Bertram Isaac, second son of Mr Wm. Isaac, Stepney Hoiifre, Carmarthen, to Miss Maud EVf. Mills, daughter of the Rev A. Fuller Mills, Penllwyn Park, Car- marthen. DEATH. ] JONES.—July 15th, at Gwynfryn, Ponliltwyn [Park, Carmlanthou, ,Mr Charles William Jones, J.P., aged 72 years.

Pretty Wedding at Carmarthen. ISAAC—MILLS. On Wednesday, the Western end Car- marthen and indeed rtihe whole ow fete (or the weddios «4 S Isaac, second son of Mr Stepney House, toJU. ^ud^ru M,lb IWv^Park, Carmarthen. The marriage was rwXated at the English Baptist Church, Carmarthen., and all tibe way from Pen- llwvn Park to the church, flags were display ed, and in some cases the (roadway was spanned Iby gaa,an(lsbeariag such legends as "Long lie -and happiness." The Foundry hooter was sounded Iby the staff at regular intervals, and (altogether Carmarthen breath ed a holiday latmosphere. The church also had been nicely decorated for the occasion. The ceremony was performed; by the Rev. Principal Ed'wardisi, of Cardiff Baptist Col- lege, (assisted by the Rev. D. J. Thomas, castor of the English Congregational Church Carmarthen. The best man was Dr Ernest Isaac, of London, Ibrõther of the bridegroom The bride, who was given away by her father, wore alress of white silk eojienne, cut semi-Empire fashion, trimmed with Swiss lace. Her hot was of white crinoline, (trimmed with large white ostrich feather, crinoline, and tulle, and she wore a pearl and gold pendant and carried a 8hower (bouquet the gift of the bridegroom. She was accompanied by two bridesmaids, Miss Naoney J. Mials and Miss Ettie Sparks, of Bradford-on-Avian, who were attired in white embroidered muslin with fpale blue Bashes and white crinoline hats, trimmed swith pale blue flowers. They also wore pearl and turquoise 'brooches, the giit of the bridegroom. r c „ The bride's going way dress was of Saxe- ibtue voille, trimmed wiith filet lace of the same shade and white met. She wore a large hat trimmed with blue foliage and ribbon to match. The wedding breakfast, at which 21 guests sat down, was 'beautifully set out, the whole arrangement lbei-n-g left in the hands of Mr F. W. iScriven/er, Confectioner, etc., Lam- mas street. Everything was in first class order, and Mr Scrivener is to be conigratiilia ted on his success. A dozen telegrams were read at the breakfast talble. The wedding party wass photographed by Mr Giles on the liawn of Mr T Walters, kindly offered for the occasion T The guests were: Mr and Mrs Isaac, Dr E. Isaac, Mr and Mrs W. Williams, Swan- sea • Priincipall Edwards, Cardiff; Rev and Mrs D. J. Thomas; Mr and Mrs Hy. LI. Claims, BankydtfasL; Mr i W. Wdbams Miss Nancv Williams, and Miss Muriel Muriel Thomas, Wsgwylfa The presents included a handsome eight- day clock from the employees of the Old ^<The young married pair left first for Lon- don by the 12.35 train. BJETLDE'S PRESENTS. 'II Bridegroom to bride: Pearl & gold pendant. Bride's father: Purse with gold. Bride's mother: Household linen and card case. Jack A. Mills: Case of cutlery. Nancy 1. Mills: Cake stand. E. W. Watson Royali Womester tea service Harry WatlSotu: Silver tea service. Mr J. Sparks, Bradford-on-Avon: Set of c&rvcr^i Mrs J. Sparks: Pair of pictures. Miss D. Spailks: Haii4worked ta-ble centre and mats. Miss E. Sparks: Silver tea spoons. Miss Muriel Thomas: Sideboard cloth. Mrrond Mrs Peter Watson, Bradford: Silver hot water jug. Mrs Rider, Wigan: Tray cloth. Mr MdNicol, Glasgow: Brass stand and books • j Colonel Turner and Miss Philp, London: Cheque. Mr Frank Evans, Neath: Butter dash- Mrs iMorgami, Swansea: Worcester dish. Mrs Dr Yorath, Conwil: Pair of silver pepper boxes. Mr and Mrs Frost, London: Bread-fork. Mr and Mrs F. Owen, Ferryside: Silver and eass fruit dish. Mayor and imayoress (Mr and Mrs John Lewis, A|r-y-bry;n): Wedgewood sugar Mr C^W. Jones, J.P., Gwynfryn: Pair of silver serviette rings. Dr and Mrs R. G. Price: Wedgewood saat Mr^n? Mrs Willkins: Silves hot water jug. Miss Peintland: Marmalade jar and biscuit box. Mr and, Mrs G. Samuel: Omelette dish. Mrs Reynolds: Talble oloth. Miss Dorris Reynolds D oyley. Miss E. Lewis: Crotchet-work tea cloth. Mr (and Mrs W. N. Evans: Toast rack. Miss Palmer: Worcester bowl. Mrs T. Daviies: Tea cloth. Mr and Mrs Winter: Silver egg stand. Mrs Davies (jeweller): Salt cellars. Miss M. Davies: Worcester vase. Mrs Williams, Water street: Vases. Mr and Mrs Jones, Sch-ool of Art: Silver tea Mr^and Mrs Thomas, Albion: Eider down. Miss M'aggie Daniels: Breakfast cruet. Mrs iBowon, J unotion: Silver candlestick. Miss B. Williams: Breakfast cruet. Mrs Parsons: Silver cake knife. Mrs Bowen, Ibutcher: Crumb tray and brush Mrs Da vies, Union: Eiderdown. Master Tilinder .Davies, Union: Cheese dish. Nurse, Union Duchesse set. Mrs Snow, Penlltwyn Park: Brush and crumb ttay. Mr and Mrs Brocfoie, L. and P. Bank: Silver tea spoons. 'Miss Lizaie Janes, P)icton terrace: Rckle jars on silver stand. Miss May Jones, Quay street: Photograph frame. Mrs Jones Quay street: Jam jar. Mr and iMrs J. Morgan, Quay street: Vases Master 'Percy Willkins: Ornaments- Misses L. and D. Harries: Silver fruit Mr ,)11'8 Jones, PeŒilllrwy.Th Park: Vases. )lrs W. PhilJi:ps and,Mrs C. Hinds, London: disb. inu:are: 81.1ppers. M-r and Mrs Proth-eroe: Pair of china ffower Mrtid Mrs Peter L«v«: Bamboo cake- stand. ilf A J«mc« Butter dish. & £ S, falcon: Bread toife and EVoS; S^'Park-. SHver photo frame. Cavendish House: Carlton .PoiiBsrii: Plant bowl, fe Old Aina tea cup. and M,iss Jelllktins, 1, St. David street: Dish. Miss T. Brockie: Silver hat pin. Mrs Scrivener: Cake dish. Mrs Owen Jones: Copper tray. Mfm Nancy WWamsl: Handkerchief. Mrs James Da vies, King street: Candlestick _AU. .a 1_ .J..n,1; Mrs G. Woliams, lxmg re: rianv MIss V. Taylor, Bradford-on-Avon: Jam jar. Mrs Alfred Davies, Hampstead; Cushion nimis and work Cabinet. HI T D a vies Cloth Hall: Rug. T Morgan and Miss Edwtards LCard tr'ay Mr £ „d Mre H. Wateon, Farsley: Silver cake Mr'w^'XJtoyd, oliemist: Etay true!, mirror and comb, Miss Hoinle: Silver mounted TOWS. — >■<* ^"priffiths (Compton): HandkerAiefs. S-W'K'fars0 a roses' Mr ^ltefs Park; a,Wr Misses P. and A. Davie&. mustard pot. rvin.ru" Salad Mr W. M. Evia n«, "Seren Ljm.ru Ibowl and servei-s. water Mrs C. Rlichands, The Avenue: Brass jug. MissSSamuel (Grocer): HilTver tea spoons. Mr Davies, Union: Oak clock. Miss E. (Morris, Bridge street: Silver muttrn M ME rants = Siiper Mfw. O. Williams, Parkjdrissy: Silver mounted purse. MrT TltoUs, Ty^vy^: o^m. tl^S o^Pa^i, BRIDEGROOM'S PRESENTS. Bride to 'bridegroom: Revolving booik case. Bridegroom's father: Household furniture. Bridegroom's mi ther: Cabinet* of Old Swan- sea china. Dr Isaac ('brother): Marble clock and orna- ments. Miss AVdiliams, Aspen MIU: Cheque. Mr Wm. Willaams, Mumbles: Queen. Anne tea and coffee servlice. Mrs Williams, MumMee: Silver mounted oak tray. Mrs Lewis, Cambrian: Hat stand. Mr and Mrs J. Isaac: Toilet ware. Councillor 'Geo. Morgan: Dinlner service. Mr and Mrs Evan Jones, Greenback: Silver entree dish. Councillor and Mrs Thomas, Myrtle Villa: Silver egg cruet. Mr and Mrs J. Morgan, King street: Fish servers. Mr and Mrs John Wiliams: Sugar and cream set. Mrs Lawrence: Afternoom (Doulton) tea set Miss Saer: Breakfast cruet. ) Councillor and Mre Wm. Thomas: Chair. Mr Bland 'Daviies: Case of silver spoons. Mr and Mrs John Thomas: Case of carvers. Mr J. Emrys Thomas: Pair of silver candle- sticks. Councillor and Mrs Williams, Penlan: Sil- ver mounted walking stick. Councillor and Mrs Croesman: Cheque. Mr W. H. Crossman: Cheque. Mr Giles, dentist: Cheque. Mrs Griffiths, Cardiff: Sugar howl amd sifter Miss James: Pair salver salt spoons. Mrs H. and iMrs W. H. Thomas, Emporium: Bed spread. Mr Jack Evans, Dolgelly: Case silver spoons Mr Fred James: Silver cigarette oaee. Mr and Mrs Thresh: Copper jardiniere. A Friend: Silver butter kniife. Miss M. Thomas: Set of trays. Miss Peggie Edwards: Silver vases. Mr and Mrs John Richards, London: Case of fish knives and forks. Mrs Jones, Nantycaws: Copper water jug. u>: ss Lewis", Quay strleet: Bread platter. Mr Lewis owlanJs: Silver table and dessert spoons. Mr and Mrs Runnicles: Cheque. Mrs Acton Evans: Crystal ibowfl, sugar and cream. Miss M. 'Morgian, Cardiff: Art .needlework stool. Mr and- Mrs Evans, Spilman street: Ax- minster rug. Rev. iand Mrs D. J. Thomas: Worcester "bowl Employees Old Foundry: Eight-day clock. Messrs Jones and Sons, Coopers: Oak tub. Mr Owen, rate coMeotor: Cigar and cigarette Cabinet. I