The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Grand Sports and Attractions at Carmarthen Park. The Carmarthen Town Soprts and Attrac- tions Committee are to be congratulated on the unqualified success which met their efforts in connection with the ninth sports meeting held at Carmarthen Park. They were equally fortunate with regard to the weather, a Saturday and Sunday did not in any way augur for a fine day on Monday, rain falling heavily on Saturday and a portion of Sun- day. Monday morning opened rather dull. but the rain, if we may call it such-it was more like a heavy Scotch mist—kept away until late in the afternoon, and by that time the greater portion of the events had been run off. It subsequently cleared, and the last race was run off in fine, weather. From early morning, the trains poured in their thousands to the town until at about the, time of starting the proceedings, the streets of the town were literally packed with visitors. Nearly zC400 was taken at the gates from all sources, and this must not in any way be taken as a. criterion of the number of people in the town, as even when the sports were at their height, the crowds in the streets and refreshment and licensed houses were large. We are informed that more passengers came over the various rail- ways to Carmarthen on, this occasion that at any previous time, and it must be admitted that the benefit. to the townspeople generally cannot be over-estimated—because the money received from visitors will indirectly benefit all classes by its circulation in various ways. The cycle races and foot events were well contested, and aroused much interest, A. L. Reed and Sid Holloway, the London and Midland champions respectively, taking part in several of the cycle races, and some close finishes were wtnessed. A. L. Reed managed to beat Sid Holloway in the race for the Licensed Victuallers Cup, value 30 guineas, while Charlie Baker, Carmarthen, made a good fight for premier honours. Reed used some judgment in this race. He has now won the cup twice, and only requires to win it once again to become the owner. Sid Holloway and J. A. Metcalf have one share each in the trophy. Bertie Andrews and J. Mcgregor, rode remarkably well, as did D. J. Evans, of Carmarthen (formerly of Loughor). In the foot events, the local men were entirely out of the running such good men as J. O. Morgan, and Sam Thomas, the noted hurdle sprinter" having to be satis- fied with third places. They appeared to be "off colorr." The performance of the famed Proveanie troupe of trick cyclists, was greatly affected by the rain, the platform becoming too slippery for the cycles to be ridden on, although several astonishing tricks were per- formed under these militating circumstances The troupe, however, proved their claims to premier position by their, performances at the Assembly rooms in the evening, which were really exciting, thrilling, and remark- able. The performance by Animata, the queen of the spiral globe, was also most re- markable, and gave immense satisfaction to the large crowd. Indeed, the proceedings at the Park went off without a hitch from start to finish. The Committee are to be congra- tulated on the arrangements, especially Mr T. Bland Davies, the chairman of the com- mittee, who was most indefatigable in seeing after the various arrangements. The work performed by Mr A. J. Jones, the secretary, for weeks previous to the events, is to be seen in the monstre crowds which attends each succeeding meeting; and the first class men who enter and take part in the races. Mr Jones is ably assisted by Mr C. Hadyn Williams, the hon. sec., and to their untiring energy and zealousness, and the speculative policy of the committee in securing first-class attractions, and awarding valuable prizes, must be attributed the continued success of the committees undertakings. The,fine Battalion Band of the 1st V.B., the Welsh Regiment. under the, conductor- ship of Mr W. H. Williams, played a choice programme of music during the afternoon. The officials were Handicappers, cycling, Mr R. J. Brind, N.C.U., Cardiff foot events, Mr A E. O. Norton, Mr Evan Morris, and Mr Harry Lewis. Judges of foot events, The Mayor (Mr E. Colby Evans) Mr W. Vincent Howell Thomas', Mr Walter Spurrell cycle event, Mr H. Brunei White. Official judges, N.C.U. Mr A. J. Jones and Mr Evan Morris. Umpire, Mr D. Griffiths. Starters ,Supt. T. Smith and Mr Harry Lewis. Official timekeeper, Mr Thomas G. Matthews, London. Clerks of the course, Mr George R. Lewis, Mr J. E. Davies. Mr W. Bartlett, Mr H. W. Davies, and Mr J. D. Eva,n«. Lap-scorers, Mr W. E. Williams Mr A. E. Norton, Mr F. J. Finglah Mr Bertie Williams, and Mr W. T. Rogers. Result Indicator Clerk, Mr Ernest Collier and Mr Percy Lewis. Bell-man, Mr T. C. Davies. Competitor's number steward: Mr W. J Lewis and Mr G. J. Hodges. Field supts. Mr T. Bland Davies and Mr David Griffiths. Committee Messrs T. Bland Davies (charman), James Davies, E. Morris, D. Griffiths, D. E. Jones, Harry Lewis. Rees Davies, J. D. Evans, W. Bartlett, H. Brunei White, W. E. Williams, F. J. Finglah, H. W. Davies, W. Spurrell. E. Collier, G. R. Lewis, E. Colby Evans, J. E. Davies, Bertie Williams, A .E. O. Norton, C. H. Portnell, C. Bowen, Herbert Jones, and C. P. Broad. Assistant committee Messrs W. Dunn Williams, W. Lewis, D. Rogers, D. J. Davies F. Seilo, F. Humphreys, F. C. Phillips, Dd. Evans, and C. Savage. Secretary. Mr A. J. Jones, Carmarthen House. Hen Sec.. Mr C. Haydn Williams, 7, King street. Hon. treasurer, Mr James Davies, J.P.. Redholm. Appended aro THE RESULTS. 120 Yards Open Handicap Flat Race, for boys under 14 years of age (age to be certi- fied by Birth certificate, if necessary).-lst prize, 158 2nd do., 10s. 3rd do, 5s. 1st, Fred Phillips, Picton Villa, Picton Place, Carmarthen; 2nd, T'. H. Jenkins, 1, Pentre Cottages, Carmarthen 3rd, Emrys Thomas, 51, Lammas street, Carmarthen. Half-mile Open Scratch Bicycle Race for the Carmarthen Licensed Victualler's Cup, value 30 guineas, to be won three times (not necessarily in succession) before it becomes the property of the winner.—First prize. Liquer, Cigar, and Game Combination, value t5 5s second prize, EP.N.S. Mounted Oak Tray, value k2 2s 3rd do.. Gentleman's Dressing Case, Brushes, and fittings, value £1 Is. The prizes are given by the Com- mittee. Holders, Mr J. A. Metcalf (Sept. 1900), Mr Sid Holloway (Easter Monday, 1901), and Mr A. L. Reeed ,Whit-Monday, 1901). 1st heat lst. Sid Holloway 2nd, Geo. Humphreys, Cardiff 3rd, Bert Andrews time, Imin. 14secs. 2nd heat 1st, A. L. Reed, London 2nd, C. Baker, Carmarthen 3rd, J. Nixon, Llandrindod time, lmin. 11 2-5secs. Final 1st, A. L. Reed, London 2nd, Sid Holloway time. Imin. 6 3-5secs. 120 Yards Open Handicap Flat R First prize, JEC 2nd, L2; 3rd, £1. First and second in each heat to run in fiiill. 1st heat 1st. J. O. Morgan, Carm irthen 2ud; R, 0. Clarke; Port Talbot; time.. 13sec. 2nd heat 1st, Nathaniel Edwards, 1, i Dark street. Neath 2nd, John Thomas. Haverfordwest time, 12 l-5secs. 3rd heat 1st, J. G. Thomas, Tynewydd, Llangunnor 2nd, R. S. Walters, Carmar- then time, 13 3-5 sees. 4th heat. 1st, T. Gregory, Swansea; 2nd, r. Williams, Llanybyther. Final heat 1st, Nathaniel Edwards 2nd, T. Gregory 3rd. R. O. Clarke. One Mile Open Scratch Bicycle Race.- First prize, E.P.N.S. Tea and Coffee Service value JE7 7s 2nd, E.P. Tea Urn, JE3 3s 3rd, Biscuit, Box, value zEl Is. 1st heat 1st, Sid Holloway 2nd, C. Baker, Carmarthen; 3rd, A. L. Reed; time, 3min. 3secs. 2nd heat 1st, J. Macgregor, Carmar- then; 2nd, Bert Andrews, Carmarthen time, 2min. 30secs. Final 1st, Sid Holloway 2nd, Bert Andrews 3rd, C Baker time, 3min. 34secs 220 Yards Hurdle Race (eight flights)- First prize, £ 1 lOs 2nd, 15s, 3rd, 7s 6d. 1st heat 1st, T. Daniels, Carmarthen 2nd, Sam Thomas, Carmarthen 3rd, Thos. Evans, Llwynfilltir, Pontantwn time, 32 i-osecs. 2nd heat 1st, F. Williams, Haverford- west 2nd, T. W. Nelson, Carmarthen 3rd, Sam Thomas, Manchester. Final 1st, T. Evans 2nd, T. Daniels; 3rd, Sam Thomas, Carmarthen. Two Mile Open Handicap Bicycle Race.— First prize, Case of Cutlery, 32 pieces, Ivory handles, value £5 5s 2nd, Silver-plated Kettle and Stand, with lamp, value £ 2 2s 3rd, Mounted Oa*. Table Gong, value Ll 18. First, second, and third to run in final. 1st heat 1st, J. Nixon, Llandrindod 2nd, W. J. Powell, Bridgend 3rd, F. W. Jenkins. Swansea time, 4min. 45 4-5secs. 2nd heat 1st, J. Macgregor, Carmarthen 2nd, D. J. Evans, Carmarthen 3rd, John Davies, Clydach. Final 1st, Macgregor 2nd, D. J Evans 3rd, John Davies; time, 4min. 47 3-5 sees. 440 Ytrds Open Handicap Flat Race.— First prize, JE5 2nd do, £ 2 • 3rd do., zEl. 1st heat 1, R. O. Clarke, Port Talbot 2nd, Tom Williams, Llanybyther 3rd, John Morgan, Carmarthen. 2nd heat 1st, D. Rees, Penybank, near Ammanford 2nd, Thomas Davies, Neath; 3rd, W. E. Evans, Port Talbot. 3rd heat 1st, Bertie Griffiths, Bryn Towy Llangunnor 2nd, E. R Davies, Penrheol, Llanarthney 3rd, T. regory, Swansea. Final 1st, W. E. Evans 2nd, R. O. Clarke 3rd, J. O. Morgan. One Mile Handicap Race (confined to Wales and xVionmouthshire).—First prize, a Marble Clock and Ornaments, value £ 4 4s 2nd, case of Meat, Game, and Fish Carvers and Steel, value JC2 2s 3rd, Cruet Stand, value El Is. 1st heat 1st, Charlie Baker, Carmar- then 2nd, W. Beynon, Sw ea 3rd, J. Macgregor, Carmarthen time, 2min. 25 3-5 sees. 2nd heat: 1st, D. J. Evans, Carmarthen; 2nd, Bert Andrews 3rd, R. Williams, Clydach time, 2min. 19 3-osecs. Final 1st, D. J. Evans, Carmarthen 2nd, Bert Andrews 3rd. C. Baker; time, 2min. 16secs. 0: THE VARIETY ENTERTIANENT. In the evening, a grand variety entertain- ment was held at the Assembly Rooms. There was a large attendance. The artistes included the Proveanie Troupe of trick cyclists, the Carmarthen Gymnastic Club in gymnastic display and tableaux Mr G. R Lewis, Carmarthen! Mr Sid Holloway, of Birmingham Miss Gertrude Eva, Swansea and the Battalion Band of the 1st V.B. the Welsh Regiment, under the conductorship of Mr W. H. Williams and Mr C. Haydn Williams, the hon. sec., gave a grand bio- scope exhibition. Mr T. S. Puddicomhe was at the piano, and also performed the duties of conductor. The Proveanie Troupe went through their performances in first-class style, and the various feats on the cylces were loudly applauded. Miss Eva's perfor- mances in her whistling songs elicited encores to which she responded. Mr Sid Holloway received quite! an ovation, and it was evi- dent that he is a favourite in Carmarthen. His comic songs brought down the house," and encores were demanded, to which Mr Holloway responded. Mr George R Lewis gave the" TurnEd-up Nose," and a step- dance which greatly pleased the audience. The gymnastic display and tableaux by the Gymnastic Club, under the direction of Mr Fred Phillips, was much enjoyed. The selections by the band was much appreciated but it, was evident that the hall was too small for such a. volume of sound. Mr C. Haydn Williams's bioscope exhibition gave unlimited pleasure, the various pictures being greeted with cheers, laughter, and applause, as they respectively deserved. The pictures of the champions. Pease, Ingram. Reed, Holloway, Edmunds the Mayor and officials; and well known foot runners, were met with loud applause. Altogether, the concert was a thorough success, and finished up a most. pleasant Easter.Monday Tioliday.

Captain John William Nott Bower, over twenty years Chief Constable of Liverpool, was recently elected Commissioner of the City Police, in the room of Lieut.-Colonel Smith. Captain Bower is a grandson of General Nott. PIDIJIROLESIIIHE YEOMAN, V.—The squad dtilis of the Carmai thensh;rt squadrons of the Pembroke- shire Yeorrsnry will commence on Mordiy next p.nd continue up to Mav i'9th, prior to the departure for ;anop, Sertjearit-Msj'.r Head wil attend at tirmarthen on Mondays and Thursday., at Lh'.udil. on Moudays, at Ferryaide on Tuesdays at W'utlan.l and St Cienr's on Wednesdays, and at L'anelly < n ThnrBdy. The annual courfe of i jEUsketiy will e jmaience on Danyrallt Range, i Carmarthen, ut the latter end of April.

L L A N S A D W R N. I PARISH COUNCIL. Tbe monthly meeting of the Llansadwrn Parish Council was held on Monday evening. As there are so many charities in which this parish is interested, it was resolved to purchase a copy of the last Report of the Charity Com- missioners for the use of the Council. The Llwynbwch footpath was considered, and the repoit of the sub-committee adopted. The same evening the annual parish meeting was held, when all the charities distributed by the various trustees were read and confirmed Ox Tuesday, April ist., preaching services were held at Ebenezer Congregational Chapel. At the afternoon meeting powerful and im- pressive sermons were delivered by Rev J Harries, Bethel, near Llandovery, *.ud Rev Eurof Walters, Salem, Llandovery. The meeting was introduced. by the Rev E Jones. Abergorlecb. The evening meeting was in- troduced by Rev E Lesvis, Llandilo, and the preachers were Rev T Thomas, Salem, Llandilo, and Rev D Richards, Mothvey. The day turned out exceptionally fine after a I rather damp morning, and good congregations attended. Other ministers of the district present were Rev T Thomas, Llangadock, llev G Williams, Gwynfe, and llev D Bowen, pastor.

Col. Morgan's (of Brecon) Will. AX ESTATE OF £233,000. The will of Colonel John Morgan, of Brecon, has just been proved by David Hughes Morgan, solicitor, of London, a nephew of the deceased, and David Morgan, of Talog, Carmarthenshire, the colonel's brother. The gross value of the estate is given at t233,468 18s. 7d. The principal beneficiary is the above- mentioned nephew, David Hughes Morgan, to whom is left the testator's freehold property in L!on-street and Market-street, Brecon. After provisions mentioned belowr the residue of the real estate is devised to this nephew, with remainder to issue according to seniority in tail male, with further .emainder to the other sons of deceased's brother David. To the same nephew, David Hughes Morgan, is also bequeathed all furni- ture, horses, carriages, stock, implements, wines, liquors, and household stores. All the real estate situate in the county of Carmarthen is left to David Morgan, brother of the late colonel, with remainder to the second and other sons, according to seuiority. To each of the children of his brother David, except the eldest, who is Colonel Morgan's chief heir, is bequeathed £ 2,5000 absolutely, the second and third sons receiving £3,000 each in addition to the £ 2,500. An annuity of E200 per annum is left to Mrs Mary Anne Inrey, aunt of the deceased and to his brother, James Morgan an annuity of £ 200. A sum of £ 1,000 is left to his sister, the wife of the Rev. Thomas Griffiths and £ 1,000 in trust to pay the income to Mrs Mary Anne Brewer, another sister. The latter bequest in principal reverts to the residuary personal estate. To Morgan Hughes Buckley Morgan (nephew), now in the Army in India, son of the late Sir Morgan Morgan, of Cardiff, is bequeathed £ 10,000 absolutely to his sister (testator's niece), Gladys Gwendoline Morgan, £ 3,000 absolutely and to his brother, Ivor Bertie Morgan (nephew), £ 5,000 absolutely. Every servant who has been in the deceased gentleman's employment not less than five years receives £ 20, and in certain instances higher amounts are specified. The document contains the following clause :—And I declare that if any person shall dispute the validity or of shall refuse to confirm this my will, if required to do so by my executors, such person shaIl forfeit all benefits hereby given to him or her, and the same, not being residue or a share of residue, shall fall into my residuary estate, or being residue or a share of residue, shall go to the other persons or person entitled to such residue as if the person incurring such forfeiture had not been included in the residuary gift." The will, of which David Hughes Morgan, solicitor, London David Morgan, of Talog, Carmarthenshire; and Morgan Hughes Morgan are trustees, is dated January 14th, 1902.

Carmarthen County Petty Sessions SATURDAY.—Before Mr Dudley Druoimond, Portiscliff (chairman), and Mr C. W. Jones, Gwynfryn (vice-chairman). DRUNKS. David Meredith, collier, Cwmllethryd House, near Pontyberem, was charged by RS William Thomas, with being drunk and dis- orderly at Llangcndeirne, on the 15th ult.— Defendant admitted the offence, and was fined 5s and costs. James Owen, Llanstephan, was summoned by P.C Thomas, for a similar offence commit- ted at Llanstephan.—Defendant, however, did not put in an appearance, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension. A NEGLIGENT FARMER. John Davies, Foelfawr, Newchurch, a farmer, was charged with having a motive power chaffcutting macnine unfenced in contravention of the Act. Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. A LICENSE WANTED. Richard Jones, Tirbwci. Llangbnnor, was charged with keeping a dog without a license. P.C William Thomas said that on the 19th ult about 6.30 p.m., he visited the premises and,found the dog in question. He asked defendant's wife if she had a license for it. She replied that she thought her husband had an exemption somewhere but she could not lay her hand on it then. The following day he met her going io the Inland Revenue Office to make a declaration.—Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs.

Death and Funeral of Mr Henry Jones, Closygraig. The.death of the above gentleman took place took place on March 23rd, at Penybank, at the age of 70. Deceased was a brother of the late Dr J. Harris Jones, classical and niathematic, I tutor of Trei-ecca College, and had resided throughout his life in his native district. He was one of the best-known men in Methodist circles, and a recognized leader in the church at Closygraig and the county. His death is keenly felt, as he was always active as a deacon of his church, and did his utmost in organising for the furtherance of total abstinence principles throughout the district. He leaves besides a host of friends, two sons and one daughter, to mourn his loss viz., Dr Jones, Maesteg Mr Jones, Coedstre Farm, Llaii-cler and Mrs Jones, Ffynon- dudor. The funeral on Thursday of last week was unusually large, and a thoroughly representa- tive character. A short service was held at Penybank, where the Rev J R Evans, Skewen officiated. At Closygraig cnapel another service was held, presided over by the Rev E. Davies, Carmarthen, when {the following minisrers took part:—Revs E Phiilips, New- castle-Emlyn, D Glen Owen, Kidwelly, J T Davies, Llanstephan, Evan Davies, Bettws, Isaac Thomas, Ferryside. Rev S, Evans, Cwmdwyfran, and Rev E Davies, gave out the hymns. The chapel, though a spacious edifice, was literally crammed. The Vicar of Llangeler officiated at the church and grave- side.

KIDWELL Y. TOWN CI)UNCIL -The monthly meeting of the Kidwelly Town Council was held at the Town-hall on Tuesday cvei ing, the mayor (Alderman J. G. Anthony) in the chair. Some inconvenience was caused by the nun-appearance of the committee's report books, which hate mysteriously disappeared, they ]in-, Dg beeD either rnislnid orwilfaily removed by mischicvious persons horn the ougairitlee-room table on Thured'ty r-iglit or Friday morning of laat week. The council at this meeting decided to add Colman Well to the water supp y ol the town, and to lay pipes direct from the well to the town.

BIRTH. EVA i*s. —March 29th, at Claremont Yllla, We!!fie!d-road, Carmarthen, tho wife of the Rer. Professor Ken Eva-.is, M.A. of a daughter. MARRIAGES. DAV I E,I', Oll AS. A p ril nd, at Llanllwch Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev J. Msrsden, vicar, Mr Oliver Thomas, carpenter..1 jhnstown, to Miss Esther Davies, of Manor Farm. Llanllwch. MEfiCAi.r—PHILUI-S.—April nd, at Sr. Peter's Church, Carmarthen (by license), .Tari.es Driver Medcalf, to Laura Mary, second surTiring daughter of the late Mr Joseph Phillips, Gulden Grove, end Queen-street, Carmarthen. W A Kill XGTON—J ON ics. — M a: ch 27th, at Llarllwch Church. Caimarihen, by the Iter J. Marsden, vicar. Mr George II. \Varmington, attendant at the Joint Counties A-yium, Carmarthen, to Miss Annie .iorics, record daughter t.f Mr Thomas lines, gardener, 10, Fiiar's Park, Carmarthen, DEATHS. JONEF. — Recently, at Lettws. Ammanford, Lizzie, wife cf Mr .1 sine* .l -r;es, and ynungest daughter of the -ate Mr David Morris, Pwlldai, Ll»::ddarog, aged 43 year-. LEWIS.—March .'JOib, at Richmond-terrace, Carmar- then. Mr David John Lewis, ainioterial student, aged 2S years. llEEe.—March 29th, at the New Vine ten, Mansel- street, Carmarthen, Mrs Rees, aged 74 years.

Llanboidy Petty Sessions. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr J B B Protheroe, Dolwilym Mr W. Lewes Philipps, Clyn- gwynne and Mr T Davies, Llanglydwen. DRUNK. P.C. T. Davies charged William Kerry, Bailymawr, Llangan with being drunk and disorderly.-Fliiied 5s and 7s cost. James Howells, Penality Llanboidy, was similarly charged.—Fined 5s and 7s costs. SCALES. Inspector T V Rees charged John Griffiths of St. Mary street, Whit land with having an unjust scale in his possession. The In- spector said the machine was unjust 4oz. in 141bs.~Fined Is 3d and 10s 9d costs. Ernest Butler,, Post. Office Buildings, Whitland was fined Ll for having an unjust counter scale in his possession. UNMUZZLED DOGS. Howell Rees. Cwmfelin, Liangan, was fined 8d and 9s 4d costs. Dr R. L. Thomas was fined Is and 7s costs, on each of two separate summonses. John Trevor. Market street, Whitland was fined Is and 9s costs, for having dogs unmuzzled. ASSAULT H. Williams, Llysonon Cottages, Mydrim, nurseryman, charged Harry Roberts, for- merly of Llysonen Cottages, assault on the 3rd March.—Defendant was fined zEl 10s iaclusivor

">i#l i Death of Mr David John Lewis, Ministerial Student. Last Sunday evening, at 12, Richmond- terrace, Carmarthen, surrounded by mother brother, and sisters, there passed away after years of indifferent health, much weak- ness, and occasionally great suffering, the spirit of this good young man. His life might be compared to a beautiful blossom, nipped by the frost of delicate health, and prevented from reaching full fruition by the Angel of Death. Thi." imagery will be amply justified by noting the friends lie kept, the subjects for conver- sation he revelled in, the works he wrought, the objects he worked for, the ideals he held up, the books he read, the papers he bought, the aspirations he entertained, the prayers he made, and the sermons he preached. He was born at Catherine-st, June 1, 1874 He early showed a religious, bent, and at the age of 13, he was baptized by the then pastor of Penuel, the late Rev G. H. Roberts. The older members were greatly surprised and delighted witn the grip and power he possessed when taking part in the prayer meetings and other week-night ser- vicr". After leaving the elementary school, he attended the Grammar School, Parky vel- vet School, and the Blue Street Academy. He passed as Boy Clerk in the Civil Service, but after ten months' good work, he came home to prepare himself for work for which his heart yearned, and in which his soul would be absorbed. His first sermon was preached at Penuel, on Sunday evening, December 20th, 1891 (Luko xixf 41. 42) one month before his father died. His father (the late Mr Phillip Lewis, butcher) was greatly averse to his set- ting up for the ministry, but he was so im- pressed by his son's first sermon that he was ready at whatever cost to fully equip him for this important work.. After his father's death, he was his mother's right-hand man, advising both in business and family matters and watched with lovmg care and wisdom and firmness, the upbringing of the younger children. While in schools he obtained several South Kensington certificates in Sciences and Mathematics. In 1894, he matriculated in the London University, and the same year was accepted as student at the Regent's Park Baptist College. Here he had as fellow-students, most of whom are now settled in important, pastorates—Revs. D. J. John, Sunderland Williams, Maiden- head Packer, Leeds Jacob Samuel, Olney D. J. Evans, King's Lynn, Shipway, China and Ennals, a missionary martyred in China during the dreadful massacres. During his years of preparation he was a pupil in the Sunday School class of Mr David Williams, J.P., and his paster's Bible Class, and a more faithful attendant and diligent listener these teachers could never have. During the last session of his second year at College, the medical advisers suggested that he should go home and refrain from study for a while until he regained strength, of which he never regained sufficient to continue his collegiate course. The Principal, Rev R. H. Roberts, B.A. (an old St. Peter's Boy), wrote a very nice letter regretting the cause of his en- forced absence from College, and the Com- mittee embodied their regret in the College Report for that year, 189G. From that time until Sept. 1900 (when he preached for the last time at Penuel) he preached much, having supplied pulpits at Swansea, Llanelly Pembroke, Rhayader, Bridgend, Merthyr, Rhymney, Felinfoel, and the Churches in Carmarthen and immediate neghbourhood, of every denomination both in Welsh and in English, with great acceptance. For many years he had been a hard student of the best and most modern theological literature, and his grasp of abstruse theological problems was evidenced by the clearness of his preaching which was also marked by extreme earnest- ness and unction. His reading, however, was not confined to theology, as lie had complete sets of Ruskini (of whom he was a great admirer), Shakes- peare, Scott, Tennyson, Lewis Morris, Dickens, and numerous works considered best by other auth' rs. His favourite weekly paper was the" British Weekly," but his list of daily and weekly papers, and the monthly magazines showed that his tastes were varied, and that his opinions were particularly devoid of petty narrowness and prejudices. Had health been his, lie would have devoted his life to misionary work. As his pastor and personal friend, the Rev W. S. Jones remarked on Sunday evening, he has left behind a sweet perfume and a beautiful example. The life will appear to many as a truncated pillar, but we may take consolaton in the fact that the very best materials have been put into it. He was buried on Thursday afternoon at the Cemetery. HaMPBBaHHBBBnBBMnn

Carmarthenshire Bankruptcy Court. At the Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday, the Registrar (Mr Thomas Parkinson) had before him two fresh cases, and three adjourned cases. The examination of Alfred Crabb, boot and shoe dealer, of Nott-square, Carmarthen disclosed the sum of c£253 19s 9d as gross liabilities, his deficiency being tl38 17s 6d. In November, 1899, he commenced business with £43. capital borrowed from his wife, who claimed the furniture, except some L19 worth owned by her sister, and moneys had been got from a loan office on his wife's secu- rity.—The Official Receiver (Mr Thomas Thomas) showed that the bankrupt had no record whatever of his trading or cash tran- sactions except particulars of his- book debts His failure was said to be due to want of capital, family illness and bad debts. Mr H. W. Thomas, solicitor, Carmarthen appeared for the debtor, whose examination was adjourned. Edward Lake, tailor and clothier, Amman ford, whose examination was closed. Gross liabilities, £ 96 Is 5d; deficiency, 1:71 2s lid. Ill-health, bad debts, and want of capital orought about the failure. Mr James John appeared in this case. David Davies, keeper of the Black Lion, Hotel, Cilgerran. This was an adjourned examination, which was provisionally closed, a,s were also the adjourned cases of William Alfred Totten, Market street, Llanelly and John Evan Davies, labourer, Cambrian House. Silian, Lampeter.

1ST V.B. WELSH REGIMENT (Carmarthen Detrolimpnt).Orderi; for the week ending 12th .Of April, 1902. Officer fo- duty Lieut, J. Francii. Company 0-derlieg, Scrgt. J. T. Davies, and Corporal J. M. Williarof, Orderly bugler, Bugler W. H, Willi urns. Company drill on Monday at 7. 0 p.m. Recruits' dr.11 Tuesday, Wednesday, end Friday, at 7.20 p.m. Glass firing, Thursday and Saturday, rt 2 p m. In rending remits should give in their n'ttnea at once to the Serge^ it-Instructor at the Armouri- —No 3928 Cyclist Jenkire, D" Company, to be Corporal *ice Y >ung resigned.— No 5011 Pte W A Tr onas is nrsferred from "H" Company to "D" (Cyclist) (-;ompani.-By order (signed) JAMES JOHN, Capti in Commanding Detachment.

Sad Fatality at Uaiidiio. Our Llandilo correspondent telegraphs :— A fatal gun accident happened at Llandiloi on Wednesday evening, to Edward Thomas, son of Mr Thomas, Hope Inn, the well- known hostelry on the way to Talley. The youth, who was 17 years of age, went out unaccompanied to shoot rabbits at dusk, and as he did not return search for him was made and at half past two on Thursday morning. his body was found not far from home with a gun-shot through his heart. His gun was by his side. How he met with is death is a matter for conjecture.

Llandilo Notes. A good many good people even, put up their backs over the total abstinence canvass that was taken in town last week, in con- nection with the Million Pledge Scheme, but a good many" good" people taking the can- vass in the spirit in which it was meant, willingly filled in the forms that were left in the various houses and subsequently called for. The districts canvassed were Llandilo town and the outlying districts of Ffairfach and Rhosmaen. The returns give the follow ing results Previously pledged, 405; new adult pledcr- total, 703. or between one- third a,nd one-fourth of the population. -:0:- La.st Sunday was somewhat noteable from the fact that three of our young townsmen occupied local pulpits. In the morning the pulpit at Davies' Memorial Hall, Congre- gational Church, was occupied by Mr Alcwyn Davies, who is in training for the Cong, ministry and is at present a student at Owen's College. Manchester in the evening it was occupied by Mr Cuthbert Thomas, who is in training for the C.M. ministry, and is at present in the University College, Cardiff whilst at the Church services held' at the National School in the evening, the pulpit was occupied by Mr Maurice Morris, who is in training for the Church, and is a student of Lampeter College. All three acquitted themselves most creditably. -:0:- Over and over again have I urged that the Llandilo Choral Society should for once depart from the severely classical style of music and give the public one of the well- oratorios. It is gratifying to know that they are now at the close of their rehearsals of the Elijah," which they propose render- ing next week. For a comparatively small choir, both conductor and choir are to be commended for their pluck in attacking such an ortorio. and it is to be hoped they will be rewarded with a, bumper house. If they are not, then all I can say is that, musically. the last state of Llandilo is worst than the first." —: o — Amongst the successful competitors in the Cookery Exhibition held recently at the Albert Hall, London, in connection with the Universal Cookery and Food Association was Miss A. Lewis, Hove, Sussex, and sister of Mr D Lews, Sunny Bank, Ffairfach. Miss Lewis was awarded a silver medal in the "Ladies" competition. This was her second success, the previous year she having taken a prize of £ 6 and a certificate. In each ca.se the prize was the highest in the class. -:0:- By the way, I hear. what is perhaps of more general than local interest, that the redoubtable Robert. Lewis, of tithe war bailiff fame, has now given up that unprofit- able business and is now a student at Lam- peter preparing for the Church."

Coronation Celebration at Car- marthen. A public meeting (convened by the Mayor) was held at the Carmarthen Town Hall on Wednesday, at 8 p.m. to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the Coronation. 1011. The Mayor (Alderman Colby Evans) presided The Chairman said he would like them to follow the programme of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of 1897 or, if possible, to go one better. Mr David Griffiths asked if the Council could levy a rate for the purpose. He thought that would be the better plan. The Town Clerk thought that it was doubtful if it could be charged to the rates, as the Corporation accounts were not audited by the Local Government Board auditor. It would cost £ 15 or £ 20 to collect a special rate. Mr H. Brunei White thought a rate would be the fairest system. Mr A. Ll. Davies suggested that the Town Sports and Attractions Commitee should be asked to organise a free sports meeting for the day. They were in a strong position financially. Mr H. Brunei White said that they were not in a strong position. If they had a bad day, it might mean a loss of £ 200. They might have to spend £100 on improvements. Mr Bland Davies agreed with what Mr H. B. White said but said that if the Sports Committee could afford it he would be in favour of giving the money. It was decided that the Sports Committee be asked to give rustic sports for the chil- dren. Mr Spurrell proposed that the tea be given to all the elementary school children. Mr Carter moved as an amendment that it be to all the children under 16 years old. This amendment was defeated, and the ori- ginal motion was carried. It was decided that medals should be given to all the children who had the tea. Mr Bland Davies proposed a dinner for the poor, if funds allowed.—This was agreed to. Mr H. B White said that a bonfire would cost £ 30 or £ 40; and it would be a waste of money.—It was agreed to have no bonfire. It was agreed to have fireworks if the funds allowed. It was agreed to canvass the town for sub- scriptions. Mr David Williams and Mr G. J. Hodges were appointed secretaries. The following were appointed a Committee —The School ma,sters of the town, the Clergy and Ministers of all denominations and all those present at the meeting—which com- prised Mr Walter Spurrell. Mr A Li Davies. Mr Finglah. Mr Brigstocke. Mr Treharne. Mr Morris Jones. Mr B. A. Lewis. Mr Chap- man. Mr T. Davies (Quay), Mr J. D. Evans. Mr Collier, Mr J. P. Carter, etc., etc. This committee has power to add to their number It was decided to ask the inhabitants to decorate their houses, and Mr Collier to decorate the monuments. The meeting was postponed until next Wednesday night.

.L. SUICIDE PREFERRED To VACCINATION—A London coroner's jury, inquiring on Tuesday into the death of a printer named Alfred Runbard, aged twenty, who hanged himself, returned a ierdict of Suicide duriug temporary insanity, brought about by fear and objection to vaccination, as required by hie employerc." Deceatid's mother statezl that instructions had been given where her son worked for all men to be vaccinated, and deceased had refused. Those refueing were to be dimissed, and that worried him.

ALL FOOLS' DAY AT CARMARTHEN.—The only celebration of All Fool's Day at Carmar then was that afforded by the clock in the parish Church which struck the hours througout the day when the hands indicated a "quarter to." CARMARTHEN Monthly Market was held on Wednesda.y. Cows and calves sold well at £10 to E15 fat beasts at 10s a score (the I best) mutton. at 7d "r lb (dead weight). Ewes, with lambs (of which the supply was better than the demand) went very slowly at £ 2 5s to C2 15s. DEATH OF MRS REES, NEW VINE IN.N.-We regret to record the death of Mrs S. A. Rees (widow of the late Mr David Rees, of Swansea), which took place at her residence, the New Vino Inn, Mansel street, on Satur- day last. The deceased, who was 74 years of age, leaves one daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Saturday. THE Anniversary Services of Zion Sunday School will bo held on Sunday next, when the Rev J. M Saunders. M.A., Swansea will preach at 11 a.m. and at 6.30 p.m. During the evening service, Mrs E. H. Stephens will sing (by re juest) I know th.at my Redeemer liveth." On Monday evening at the dispel, the cantata Spring Gardens" will be rendered. DEATH OF MRS WILLIAMS, PONTGARREG FARM --We regret to record the death of Mrs Anne Williams (widow of the late Mr John, Williams), which took place at her residence Pontcarreg Farm. Carmarthen, on Friday last. The deceased, who was in her 80th year, was a faithful member of Water-street Church, and leaves a large and highly-re- spected family to mourn her loss. The funeral which was well attended, took place at, Llanllwch on Tuesday. TEMPERANCE.—A meeting was held last Sunday evening at the Salvation Army cita- del. In the absence of Dr Bartlett, the chair was taken by Mr D. H. Thomas oi Water street. The meeting was opened by prayer by Mr Samuel, Lammas street. The Chairman delivered an address in tho course of which he said he hoped total-abstainers of the town would .ake the matter to heart, and endeavour to rescue the drunkards. Mr D. J. Davies Park Stores next followed. Mr D. M. Jones, Water street, then gave a .solo, and was followed with an address by Ca.ptain Hopkin Jones, of Llanidlocs (and formerly of this town), who wished that the meet in that evening would be the first fruits of the resurrection of the temperance cause in the town. The meeting was closed with prayer by Mr Broad. Waterloo terrace. WILL OF DR LEWIS.—The will, dated Sept. 4 of Dr Thomas Lewis, of 4, Spilman-street, Carmarthen, who died on February G, has just been proved in London by Mrs Lucy Ann Lewis, .e widow of Dr Cyril, Lewis, of 151 Newport road, Cardiff, the son, and Edwin Forbes Jeffries, of Market Harborough the brother-in-law, th. the value of the estate amounting to £ 8.817 18s lOd gross, the net personality being E3,501 7s 8d The testator bequeaths £100 and his linen, china, glass and consummate stores, and the income frcm the residue of his pro- perty to his wife subject thereto his pro- perty is to be divided between his children by her, they bringing into account .sums amounting to nearly £2,000 already given to them. The testator states that his other child, Dr Hope Lewis, will come into the funds of the settlement executed on his first marriage. THE "ARROW" to the front again. To speak well of the "Arrow" is to "gild refined gold." During the last Season more prizes were won on the Arrow that all the Welsh manufacturers put together. This season it is again going ahead, and from all appear- ance is going to make a bigger mark than ever, judging how the machine weighing only 18ilhs, stood the test under Mr J. Macgregor in the two mile race at Carmar- then Sports on Easter Monday. English makers must look to their laurels, because the local makers are going ahead tremen- dously. It is very satisfactory to find again. that the chief prize at Pontypridd was won by Mr C. E Baker on the Arrow. Car- marthen industry must be looking up at this rate. On Monday Baker made a splendid second in the second heat. cf the half mile, being only half a wheel behind Reed, of Lonidon, and taking third place in the final. In the one mile scratch. Baker took second in his heat, beating Reed, being third in the final. In the one mile handicap Baker came first in his heat from scratch and took third in the final. The two mile handicap was the best race of the day. Macgregor coming in first in his heat and in the final. At Ponty- pridd Sports on Easter Monday. Camber Griffiths on the '-Arrow took first in his heat, in the mile open handicap, and second in tho final, being only half a wheel behind the first. On the Tuesday, at Pontypiidd, in the half mile open handicap, Baker made a good effort and came in first. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.— On Thursday evening lact, a grand gramaphone recital was -;ven a,t the above place by Mr J. H. Richards. The gramophone used (known as a "Grand") rendered various Selections, and the performances were much admired, being very distinct, Mr T. Palmer rendered great assistance in the manipula- tion of the instrument. Besides the above several artistes also contributed to the programme, which is as follows :—Overture to "Zampa." Grainoplioiie. song. "Tudnos last Song," Mr D. Jenkyn Jones cornet Solo, '-Emmett's Lullaby" song. The Soul's Awakening," Miss Polly Jones selection from Mignon" solo" Tne Old Brigade," Mr D. Jeremy Rees comic song, "0, Hoolihan" duett. "Love and Pride," Miss B. Joues and Mr Jeremy Rees Zither solo, ''Nearer my God to Thee," Master Bertie Thomas overture to "Rienzi' reading, "Rhys Lewis." Mr H Howell, J.P.; sacred song. "The Chorister" (with organ accompaniment). "The Jolly Coppersmiths," Italian song, Gramaphone song. Matri- mony," Mrs D. J. Thomas dialogue, "Mr Casey as Auctioneer" zither banjo solo, "Darkie's Dawn" song, "Mulligan's motor car Master Tudor Phillips minstrel record introducing "Break the News to Mother finale, "God save the King." At the close. a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Richards for his kindness, was proposed by Mr Wilson, seconded bv Mr W. S. Morris, and carried unanimously. The Rev D J Thomas ex- pressed his gratitude to the Mayoi foi pre siding that evening, and on the motion of Mr William Isaac, seconded by Mr Ruiinicles !1_- „nmr>limpnt was naid the Mayor. The entertainment proved a thoiough success as well as financially. The proceeds will be devoted towards the Sunday School Fund.