The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. METP O'Connor believes that h*d Price Hughe- been borr a member of the Churc of England he would infallibly have be-n p ^THK'CABMARTHENSHIBE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Saturday, November 28th, at Llanstephan on Tuesday. December 2nd, at the iox. Llan»'nn"^V and on Friday, December 5th, at Ferrys.de each day at 11 o'clock a.m.. 91at ABHivALS.-The s.B Merthyr armed on the 21st inst with a cargo of tarley from Bristol, and the 8.8 Pandora on the 22nd with a cargo of maize from Liverpool for Mr J B Arthur, merchant. BEV A. FULLER MILLS, referring to the death of the Rev Hugh Price Hughes on Sunday, said ?h«t the deceased had been characterised as an "extreme man." He was an extreme. Christ was an extreme man, so extreme thattbey had crucified Him. Paul, Luther, and all the great reformers had been extreme men.. A commercial traveller who travelled through Carmarthenshire Wednesday heard this quaint wail from a Great Western Eailway porter at one of the stations Weil, well 1 You wos r ever saw sich a place as wos "ere now. Erbyn wes one train come in yr ochr hyn the other train wos come in fira uv. and. iiawl you are not got a chawcce for to do nothing —Mail. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary (Mr Howell Howell) bege respectfully to acknow- ledge the rceeipt of the following .— £ 3 3s, laber- nacle Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen Us 8o, ten dine Church periodicals, Mr James Bridge-street, Mr C E Davies, King-street, Mrs Policy, East Parade, Miss Latimer Jones, Elm Lodge, and Miss Hughes, Penllwyn Park. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—The death took place on Saturday evening ot Mrs Margaret Tucker, the wife of Mr David Tucker, Jol y Tar- lane The Quay, who formerly carried on business a8 a watchmaker in Notfa-square, in the house now occupied by Mr Cox. The deoeased was 79 •vMra of Bee, and died of senile decay. For over 13 months the old lady was bed-ridden. The funeral, which was publir, took place on Wednesday after- noon at St David's Churchyard. SALE op TIMBER.—Messrs J Francis and Son, Auctioneers, etc., Caimarthen. conducted at the Boar's Head Hotel on Saturdny, a highly important sale of timber grown at ilryncynllaith, Conwil. Some of the prices realised were as follows :-Some 1 A90 larch, ash, oak, and sycamore pitwood and poles were touehtfor i;.57 10s by Mt frinura bvans, Blue Bell Inn, Conwil 1040 roles were Fold to Mr J. Lloyd Lewis, Holly Bu?h Inn. St. Clearp, for £ 52 lOB" \1Dd nuctner J. t of 1,440 pitwood and poles was purchased by Mr Simon Eiaris for £69. Tb- solicitor WEFL Mr D. E SLcpheLs, CAICI*T.R^UCN» I THE following characteristic passage occurs in the will of the late Mr Hugh Piice Hughes :—" I I further t irect my trustees to arrange that the funeral of my body shall take place with as rew S gtis and symbols of mourning and sadness as possible, for to the Christian to die is gain. And I request my trustees to place on my tombstone, as an expression of my faith and experience, the following words, Thou, 0 Christ, art all I want." LEGAL SUCCESS.—In the list of successful candidates at the recent I itermediate Examination of tll, Incorporated Law Socitty appears the name of Mr D. Edward Jones, articled clerk to Messrs Lyndon Moore and Co., solicitors, Newport Mon. The above is the son of Mr William Jones, 7, liiehmoi d-terrace, Carmarthen, and a brother to the late Mr Hairy Jones, solicitor, Newport Mon. TEACHERS' MEETING.—The CarmartheR an I District Association of the National Union of Toachers htld a meeting at Quay-street School on Saturday last, under the presidency of Mr Monis, Llanpumpsaint. The meeting was of a purely business character With regard to South Wales Press Secretaries, it was urged that one secretary be appointed to represent U lamorgan, and the other Carmarthen, Pembroke, &c. Messrs H Lewis, Llangollen Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon and T John, Llwynpia, were nominated for the Executive u: iii, N.U.T TABERNACLE CHAPEL.—On the 20th inst., a miscellaneous concert was given in the scho'ojro'oin of the above ehalrls1. Mr G. J. Hodges occupied the chair there was a good attendance. Eight entered the. competition for the singing of the hymn, "Eto mae lie," 811cl they all sang so well that it was decided to award a prize to each. Amongst. ,icse who took part were Miss James, Tabernacle terrace and Miss Phoebe Evans- (pianoforte solos), recitations by Mr Roderick, B.A., of the, Presbyterian College and the. Chairman; solo by Mr A. Hodges. Votes of thanks concluded the proceedings. CARMARTHEN SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday those present being Rev 1) J Thomas (chairman), Rev W W Lewis liev E U lhollias, Mr R J Jones, Mr James John, and Mr J P Carter. — Mr James John proposed that Mr Holmes, vice-principal of tie Training College, be elected in the room of Mr Adamson, resigned This was seconded by Mr Carter, supported by the ChairmaD, and carried unanimously. Seclai applications wore received lor increases of salary from teacheis under Acts 41) and 50. It was decided not to consider these in view of the fact that the Board's existence was drawing to a close. The salary of Mrs Evans, Chequer's Alley, caretaker of Quay-street school, was raised 6d a we, k, it heiug formerly 2s 6d without fires, and 3s with fiiea ENGLISH BAPTIST PLEASANT WINTER EVEN- INGS SOCIETY.—A fcery edifying and interesting lecture under the auspices of the above society, was delivered on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst, by Mr Cuetandce Darsie, on the Customs of Palestine." Mr Darsie, who is a native of Jeru- salem, spoke ably for about an hour and a hait Several young ladies and gentlemen wera dress°d in voriouc costumes foillustrate the lecture, whic was enjoyed by all present. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and to the Chairman (Rev A Fuller Mills) terminated the meeting.—On MonJay evening, the 21th inst., a debate took place in thr Schoolroom, the subject being, "Is the use ol Tobacco right and useful ?" The arguments both for and against were very strong, but the meeting decided in favour ol the affirmative by 26 votes to I l.I'he next meeting will be held on Monday, the 8lh December, when Mr J II En,kille, Frondeg, will read a paper on Books and their influence over me." WEDDING.—On Tuesday morning, November 2.1th, a pretty wedding took place at the Tabern; clJ B,ptist Chapel, Carmarthen, the contracting parties be ng Mr" William Ferguson, carptnter, 36, Whirf-road, Notting Hill. London (eldest son of Mr. William Ferguson, 8, Argyle.street, Ayr, 3S B.). nd Miss Elizabe h Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. Iti hard Jones, shoemaker, 11, Friar's Park, Carmarthen, Miss Jennie Jones (sister of the bride), Miss Mary Williams and Miss Maggie Williams, of 127, Uld Caetle-road, Llanelly, werf the bridesmaids, while Mr. Bryce Ferguson (broth r of the bridegroom) performed the duties of be!.t man. The bride was given away by her father and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. U. Thomas, pastor. After the ceremony the happy couple drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where the wedding party sat down to a sumptuous breakfast* Subsequently the ne vly- weeded pair left, amidst tho well-dishes of their numerous friends, tor London, where they take up their residence. The presents were numerous and costly. CONCEBT AT PnionDy,-A very successful con cert war. held in connection with Priordy Chapel last Tuesday evening. Mr Councillor Morris Jones, the Avenue, presided, the accompanists being Miss Sarah Jones and Mr Dunn Williams, O.T.S C, A gramophone had been kindly lent free by Mr J II Richards, solicitor, Fishpond-terrace, and under the management of Mr T Palmer, jeweller, a very amusing progiamme was given, which were greatly appreciated by the large audience. The following also took part :—Speech by the Chairman recita- tion!, Mies Maggie Davies, ar;d Mr J E Thomas song Mr Johnny Etans recitation, Miss Mary Evans song, Mr Johnny Williams duett Messrs Willie Hopkins and Ivor Thomas ) violin solo, Mr D M Hopkins reading competition 1st prize divided between Miss A Davies and Miss M Jeremy. The Rev E Kerri Evans awarded conjoin tion pr zes to a few of the unsuccessful competitor-; recitation, Mr John Morris song, Miss Catherine Jones recitation, Mr Tom Williams, and Mr D Thomas song, Mr Daniel Jones reoitation, air Johnny Williatoor Spanish song, Miss Maggie John recitation, Mr Oliver JJvans. A vote of thanks was proposod by Rev Keri Evans to Mr Palmer and the chairman, and to all who tOOk p,rl in the concert. This was seconded by Mr John Williams and carried with acclamation. Thf dun's of secretaries were admiraoly performed by Messrs Thomas Edwards and Oswald C Harries. PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT LAMMAS- STREET -LAst Sunday, at the above schoolroom, A very enjoyable afternoon was spent. This was the third, which has been held at Lammas-street, and which proved to be quite equal to previous ocasions, both as regards attendance and programme. these meetings, which are commonly known amongst the Welsh chapels as I- Cwrddau Chwarter," are becoming very popular, and are being acknowledged as being the means o' increasiu;, as well as upholding, the moral staniard of our Sunday schools. The Rev D. Evai s presided, and the following is the programme gjne through :—Solos by Misses Lizzie Anne Jones, Minnie Davies, Ray Evans, Hannah Jane Jones, M. S. Thomas, Annie Lewis recitations by Misses Adi Morgan, Sarah Morfan. Mary Morgan, M ^rs D. Thomas, Stanley Phillips, and Thomas John Jones duett, Miss E and M Davies quartettes by Mr. O. Parry and frisnds, and Mr. William Joces and friends Hy:nn tune and solo, Mr. D. Thomas and friends, r' The children under theconductorship of Mr, T. Williams, rendered two songs and recited two chapters from Uhodd Mam fhe officials deserve every praise for their efforts in brip-in-, about such an enjoyable entertainment. 0 ° FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS JONES, LAMMAS STREET.—The funeral of the late Mrs Jane Jones, 90, Lammas-st., who died on the morning of the 18 h inst, after a briet illness, took place on Friday last The deceased was the widow of the late Mr David Jcnes, and was 72 years of age. She came to Car- marthen about 39 years ago, and had been a mem ber of the English Wesieyan body for nearly 60 years. She was of a very charitable disposition, and was held in the highest esteem. The funeral (for men only) was very largely attended, amongst those present being the Rev E Owen (Wesieyan), Rev Owen Jones (curate of St David's), Mr R J Jones (Francis-terrace), Mr D Willlums (Lammas- street), Mr Mee (Quay-street), Mr D Samuel, Mr T Phillips (Lammas-strtet), Mr D Thomas (Water- street), Mr D RawliDgs, aDd Mr Anthony Thomas. The chief mourners were deceased's two sons, Mr J Jones, Abergwydi, and Mr D Ll. Jones, engine- driver on the G.W. Railway. The place of inter- ment was St. David's Churchyard. The service inside the Church and at the graveside was read by the Rev Owen Jones. At the conclusion the Rev E Owen gave out the hymn" Rotk of Ages," which w..s imj ro-fci ely rerdoied by these present. THE WELSH DELEGATES TO IRELAND.—Mr J. F. Lloyd, Carmarthen, has just executed an illuminated address, which is to be pre- sented to Mr Nugent Harries by Mr A. Brigfitocke, on behalf of t'nei County Councils deputation to Ireland. The, address is in a massive gold frame'. The plough is rcpre- Fonted in the. left hand corner of the border, and the; monogram "J.N.H." is worked in wold and colours in the centre of the border. The address reads. 8S foll(yws -A PricuJ- tural Co-operation. Welsh Delegates in Ire- land to J. Nugent Harris, Esq., Secretary cf the Agricultural Organisation Society. We the undersi.gnied, on behalf of the dele- gates of the County Councils of Carmarthen- shire', Cardiganshire, and Pembrokeshire, duly appointed to investigate Agricultural Co-operation in Ireland in the month of August, 1902, hereby beg to te-tify our •sincere arrff'C'cia.'cian of the invalmabli? a. sist- which you rendered us, both in organi- sing the visit and in carrying it out. It is not too much to say that your unstinted r o,ll' our behalf bias wen from one and all cf ITS our admiration a.nd ir.RTO?m, and we henet to- havo yc-u closely associated with us in the. great work of winning Agricultural Co-operation for 'Vah, Signed. Dr Howell Rees, chairman H. Jcisr,s-Davi<;<3, Hon. Sec. John Lloyd, Carmartheiishive A. Br-icr-t&cko, Cardiganshire-; W. G. James, Pembroke* shire." MB A. J. Ross, of the Carmarthen Post Office, who volunteered for service in South Africa, returned to Carmarthen last Satur- day evening, and received a hearty reception by the members of the Post Office staff and a larae circle of friends, on his arrival at Carmarthen station. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GUILD.— The Rev D. J. Thomas ipresided a,t the meet- ing on Monday evening. Mr W. Waters read the paper which will be found in another column. Alderman E. Colby Evans proposed a votie of thanks to Mr Watens this was seconded by Mr Henry Howell, and carried unanimously. DEATH OF MR MICHAEL MA DIG AN.—A well- known Carmarthen man has pascad away in 1 the person of Mr Michael Madigan,, of Mill- street. The deceased who had been a soldier had served in the Mutiny, and other Indian campaigns, and had been pensioned for many years. He was over 70 years. He had been failing for somei time, and died on Thursday morning. j ENGLISH NONCONFORMIST SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—This meeting on. Thursday, the 20th inst., was preceded by a tea to which the supts., teachers, and elder scholars of the school we're invited. It was largely attended. The following ladies presided Mrs J. Cross- man, Miss Griffiths, Miss Bessie Jones. After all expenses had been paid, there was a balance to hand over to the Treasurer. PRIORDY CHAPEL.—The anniversary ser- vices in connection with this church were held on Sunday and Monday last. The Rev B. Davies, Pantteg, Ystalyfera, preached at ¡ all the services. The services on Sunday morning were introduced by the Rev B. Davies; in the afternoon by the Rev J. Griffiths, Abercarn; in the evening, by Mr Lloyd, Presbyterian College; and on Monday evening by Mr James, Old College School. There were larce congregations, and Mr Davies proved himself as good a preacher as he is a, bard. AT the examination held last. October at the Carmarthen Centre by the Tonic Solfa College, London, the following succeeded in pas.sing their tests and obtaining their re- spcctive certificates, viz.: Matriculation, Mr David Thomas, Richmond terrace; School Teacher's Music Certificate Miss Ed^th Mor- gan and Miss Lizzy Parry both teachers at Pentrepofch School; Harmony, first stagiei, Mr Oliver Parry, Tabernacle terrace; and Mr Da,n Davies, Peniel; Intermediate, Mr W. Jones, Glangwili. All the candidates TV me Pl,Pils of Mr W. Dunn Williams, L.T.S.C. We heartily congratulate teacher and pupils upon their succeses. WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.-The Rev r Bedford Roberts, pastor of the Welsh 1!! eó- leyan Chapel attended the funeral of the Rev Hugh Price, Hughes on Friday having been sent by the church to represent them. The great departed had a great. affection for Efbnezer. His grandfather was buried there; there he had preached himself; and when the chapel was closed for a few yecrs, the voice of the Rev Hugh Price Hughes pleaded and pleaded successfully for its re-opening. He preached in Water street Ohapel at his last visit to Carmarhten in connection with that re-open-ing.-At thei evening service on Sunday, the Rev J. B. Roberts paid a high eulogy to the memory of the great spirit which had passed away. The "Dead March" was played on the organ by Mr S. Thompson DEATH OF MRS JAMES, JOHNSTOWN.—We regret to record the death of one of the oldest inhabitants of Johnstown, in the person of Mrs Rachel James, widow of the late Mr Wm. James, woollen manufacturer, Johnstown, who died at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr Townsend, Cart.ref, Avenue, Carmarthen), in her 85th year. The de- ceased lady only recently left her old home in Johnstown, where she was held in the highest esteem on account of her invariable kindness and charity. Deceased was a faith- ful member at Water street C.M. Chapel, and great rtgr.t is expressed at her death. Deceased leaves three sons and one. daughter to mourn their loss.' Her sons are the Rev John James. Ynysybwl Mr W. James, and Mr C. James, chemist, Highgate, London. The funeral took place, yesterday (Thursday) at Llanllwch Churchyard. BOOKs-What, to Read, and How to, Read Them'" was the subject. of an interesting paper read biN, the Rev O. Jones, curate, at the weekly meeting of St. David's Mutual Improvement, Society, held at the Model School, on Monday evening. The Vicar, the Rev T. R. Walters, presided, there being a very fair attendance. The rev. gentleman dealt, in a very able manner with a, number of the best books, and advocated an intelli- gent reading of the works of the best authors such as Dickens, whose books had brought about such desirable reforms, but placing foremost a careful and searching reading of the BthIc. He strongly denounced the read ing of cheap trashy novels, and pointed out the evils of the penny horrible" and the like.—An interesting discussion followed, in which the Chairman, Mr James Davies, Red- holm Mr J. R. Phillips, Mr F. Treavett. Mr Matthews, and Mr Woosnam, took part. —Votes of thanks concluded the meeting.— At next. Monday's meeting, Mr Woosnam will read a, paper an Thunder." THE MANUSCRIPTS OF THE NEW TESTA- AIENT.This was the subject of a very interesting paper read by the Rev E. Owen, resident minister, at the meeting of the English Wesieyan Society on Monday even- ing.—Mr E. James presided.—Mr Owen pbinted out. that none of the original M.S. were now in existence. He gave a descrip- tion of the various ancient codexes of which the principle are (1) Sinaitic Codei discovered by Teschendorf in the. year 1844, at St. Catherine's (Greek) Convent on Mount Sinai. It is dated from the 4th century. It is now in St. Petersburg. (2) The Vatican Codex which has been for centuries in the Vatican at Rome. It is also a fourth century M.S. (3) The Alexandrian Codex in the British Museum, London. It contains the Old and New Testaments. There is also the Ephraim Codex in Paris, and the Beza, Codex. Non/e of these are perfect there being ommisions from each. It is by collecting them that the teXJt from which our f r-a is] at-ions are made is arrived 31t. An interesting discussion followed in which the following took part Mr E. Jameis, Mr R. Thompson, Mr D. Thomas (Water street), Mr J. F. Morris, Mr Erskine, and Mr D. Davies, Porthyrhyd. CARMARTHEN LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—On the 18tb inst.. a meeting of the Carmarthen Liberal Association was held at the English Baptist Schoolroom. Princiapl Evans pre- sid«d.—The. Chairman reported that the Town Clerk was of opinion that there was no vacancy until it was declared by the Cor- poration. The Chairman expresed himself of another opinion.—The following committee wa,s appointed to consider the matter, viz. Principal Evans, Professor Jones, Messrs D. Davies, Morris Jones, Charles Davies, and the Rov A. F. Mills. The committee took legal advice, and saw the Town Clerk, who we believe admitted that. there was a, vacancy which would have to be declared. It was reported that Mr George Phillips, Hall street had accepted the position of Liberal candi- date for the, Western Ward, and would be prepared to contest the seat, as soon as the vacancy is declared. Votes of sympathy and condolence were passed with the widow and family of the late Mr Lewis Davies, Priory- street., who was an ardent worker in the cause of Liberalism for many years.—It was mentioned that, Principal Evans will give an addre-s on "Liberahsm" on the 11th Decem- ber, which will be followed at fortnightly or monthly intervals by other addresses. A CLOGGER TAKES BOOTS.—A special police was held at the Townhall on Thursday before the. Mavor (Mr Walter Spurrell); Mr Thos. Thomas, Disgwylfa; Mr T. Davies, Quay; Mr James Da.vicis, Rcdhdm Mr Henry Howcil.-Ov,e-i Jones, a. tramping clogmaker was charged with stealing a pair of booJ valued ait. 12s the previous day.—Mr David Jones, the ma n.a,ge.r of the boot shop in Hall street, said he missed the boots (produced) abcuit 4.30 p.m. the previous day. The boots weriei hanging outside the frame of the door. He had never lost any before that wiy-- The Clerk You are lucky.—Mr T. B. Rees, an assistant with Mr G. Phillips, chemist. Hall street f;-a,w the prisoner come to the shop and asked for oil. While the bottle was being filled he went. out. When he cnmø back, he askied for a, neviTfiapcr; he turned his back on witness, and wrapped up something. Witness went and a ked Mr Jones if he had lest, anything. This was between 4 and 4.30 p.m.—P.C. Phillips said be arrested prisoner about 4.30 p.m. in the friends Arms, Water street. The landlady was refusing: to fjerve. him, and asked him to leave tbr house. He had the boots done un in a pa.rcrd. He was under the influene,? of drink.-—Defendant sia,i(I that he had a. dro- of bc.,c,r, cind did not. know what, he was doing i—Tho Bench SiSrnt him in for a, month.

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Carmarthen Board of Guardians, The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, at the Board Room. Mr D. L. Jones, Der- lwyn, presided. Thene were also present Messrs J. G. Davies and J. Griffiths, Aber- gwili T. Pugh, Abernant; T. Phillips and David Thomas, Conwil S. Stephens, Llan- arthney T. Rees, Llandefjeilog; Joseph Jones, Llangunnock; D. Thomas, Llanfihan- gel-A1-ercowin; W. Williams, Llangain; G. Daves Llangendeirne; J. T. Williams, Llan ginning; H. Griffiths, Llangunnor W. Ll. Thomas, Llanllawddog T Evans, Llanpiump saint; G. B. Evans, Llanstephan; D. E. Stephens, Newchurch Joseph Morris, St. Clears Rev W. H. Jones, Trelech; Miss Hancocke. Mrs R. M. Thomas, Rev A. F. Mills, Messrs J. P. Lewis, and Jonathan Phillips. THE INSPECTOR'S RECOMMENDA- TIONS. The following is the report made by Mr Bircham, the L.G.B. Inspector, in the visi- tor's book on his surprise visit during the week Mr Bircham reported I have this day inspected the House. The rooms, beds. bedding, etc., were clean and in goor order, and I heard no complaint from any of the inmates. The dietary is good and ample. I wissh the visiting committree would be so good as to consider the queries in this book from time to time. Telephonic communication from the workhouse and the medical officer and police station for fire brigade purposes would be a very desirable thing to set up. The Guardians would do well to appoint a paid cook. This would set the matron free to look after the, work in all other parts of the hOiu8/OI. laundry, etc. The cooking should be done by an experienced hand, and as the bread is baked in the house there would be plenty for her to do. As the njew dietary entails more work than formerly a cook is absolutely needed. With regard to utilising the landry and wash-house, perhajps the former should be made a day room and sew- ing room for women, with a door opening into the yard, more light would have to be provided, and this could be done by having ground or rubbed windows on the side of men's yard. The washhouse might be appro- priated for the men's day room, but most decidedly before this is done, the whole of the flooring and earth beneath must bo re- moved and the floor properly rela'd. Then, with windows and doorways in their proper places, it would be useful for malt inmates. TREATS FOR INMATES. The Master reported that Miss Hancocke kindly gave the children a fairing ecch. Mr Studt and Mr White treated the children and %,few of the women on their roundabouts etc. Miss Broekie delighted the children with presentations of books, etc. In^pieetor Bircham verbally recommends the following fpr use in the house: basket cradles for babies, medical cupboards, perforated zinc cupboard to store milk, door mats, tooth- brushes for children above, eight years old." Mrs R. M. Thomas moved that the Hou,io Committee meet to consider these recom- mendations. Rev A. Fuller Mills steconded the propo- sition. Mr Jonathan Phillips thought that they ought to keep pigs at the house. The pigs would use up all the waste food, and they could have their own Welsh bacon instead of buying bacon. It was decided to refer the matter to the House Committee. NOT TO GO TO SERVICE. A lady from Lauigharne had an application to take a girl 12 years of age out to service. She said she did not mean to s°nd her to s,chcool. Mr Dayid Thomas (Llanfihangel asked if the applicant would send her half time to school. Rev W. H. Jones sa d thfit he had exper- ience both as n, manager of a Voluntary school and a, member of a School Board, and he found that, people made these promises to send children as half timers, in order to get them into service at Michaelmas.He found that, however, the children were not sent to sohool once they went to service Rev A. Fuller Mills pointed cut that the child was a, backward one, :and all the pro- gress she, had recently made would be lost if she were removed. It, was decided not to let the child go out. THE SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST AN OFFICIAL—COMPLETELY EXONERATED. The next business was to receive the report, of the committee which had been appointed to investigate the charges made against, the trainer (Miss Rees) by the mistress, of the Roman Catholic School (Miss Marsh). The Clerk suggested that the press should not publish this matter. Rev A. Fuller Mills Certainly not. It has appeared in the Pliess already. It is only fair that this should be. published now. y;, --I- r rom T.ne report it appeared that the meet ing of thel committee had been attended by Mr D. L. Jones, Mrs R. M. Thomas, Miss Gwyn, Rev A. Fuller Mills, Mr Thomas Thomas, and Mr W. J. Thomas. The Com- mitter reported (1) that every facility would be given the child in question to attend church and school (2) that arrangements ought to be made by somebody connected with the Church to meet the child, so that she should not go to and from the school or church unattended (3) that any complaints Ii of irregular attendance should be made either personally or in writing to the Master, that verbal messages should not be sent by chil- dren as they were liable to be misunderstood (4) that the committee were unable to find at this distance of time (many months after) that there had been any ill-treatmient of the child by Miss Rees, and that they exon-cra, ted Miss Rees from all blame. The Clerk also read some correspondence j which he had had with Miss Marsh. Miss Marsh .said she considened the report was unfair as it implied that her statements j were incorrect, and she asked to be alloni-ed, to attend the meeting of the Board. The' Clerk had, after consultation with the chair-J man, decided that it was undesirable to go into the matter further, and that the inci- dent was no wclosed. Miss March further wrote that the committee had disposed of the charges on the denial of the official impli cated. and that they had not g ven her an opportunity of substantiating them. The Chairman said that the matter of the ill-treatment alleged referred to a period about 12 months ago. and it would be very difficult to investigate them. Rev W. H. James said that he thought that in a free country like this both sides should be heard. But he agreed that it was too late to go into the matter now. He, however, agreed with the action of the com- mittee and the chairman. Mr J. P. Lewis said that the porter's book would show whether the child attended school. Mrs Thomas said that it would only show whet heir she left the house to attend school. Mr J. P. Lewis said that the report of the School Attendance officer would show whether the child attended school or not. The Chairman said he was still of opinion that nothing would be gamed by prolonging the discussion. The report of the committee was adopted. A RISE WANTED. Mr Thomas Davies, relieving officer, St. Clears applied for an increase of his salary of £ 70. which had stood at the same figure for 20 years. Rev W. H. Jones thought that they should consider the whole subject of official salaries in one scheme, and so save these individua) applications. It was decided to consider these matters at the next meeting.

INDICESTION Mr means torturingpain, in- cessant weariness, wretched \^SKBT days and wakeful nights. It means being done tip," "good-for-nothing" all the day and every day. It means starved iSL blood, starved muscles, a starved jSjj body and a starved brain; in short, W it means shattered health and a fx "jg|| broken constitution unless you root it KIT j||| out without delay. Mother Scigel's Xa Curative Syrup is the national remedy K& JRj for indigestion in sixteen countries, fir 2f| Its unrivalled reputation is backed by K thirty-three years' unbroken success in 6 ► curing Indigestion. It cured Mrs. E E F§ MORRIS. It will cure you. Read hex ■ H testimony: I would rather be short ft £ 38 of food than without Mother Seigel's B >- •^1 Syrup in the house. For three months K I suffered acutely from indigestion, E accompanied with dizziness and great E bodily pain. It cured me then and E has never failed me since. — The BS, Royal Oak, Llangollen, July 11th, jEjL 1902." UL SYRUP DRYSLWYN. SMALL PoX.—Dr Glanville Morri< has reported a ca-p of small pox at Velindre, near Dryelwyn Dr R W Rees (the :medical :officer of health for the district), Dr Glenville Morris, and Mr Jones, the Sanitary Inspector, are doing all that is possible to prerent the spread of the disease. Dr Glanville Morris is making arrangements to re-vaccinate any person so wishing every evening after 6 o'clock, at his snrgery. It is earnestly hoped that everyone who hrs njt been vaccinated should opply at once I to the rublic vaceinnator for the distiict who will vaccinate free ot charge. OLD CASTLE TEA I Y]6 rRAor6 MARK. ABSOLUTELY PURE 1/10, 2/ 2/2 per lb. of all Grocers. Kiectro Stiver Tea Service FREE.

I Carmarthenshire Needlework Guild. The exhibition of work was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen on Monday, Nov. 17. The show of garments was good. both in quality and size. and included 9 or 10 pairs of blankets, also some quilts, the total num- ber sent in being 2.274. or 22 more than last year. The President's meeting was held at 2.45 p.m., the following being present: Mrs W. Gwynne Hughes (in the chair). Mrs Owen, Mrs Lewis. Mrs Protheroe, Mrs Soppitt, Mrs Buckley Roderick. Mrs Walters. Mrs Howell (Penrheol). Mrs Angell Evans, Mrs Lewis Bishop. Miss Hancocke. Hon. Sec. It was decided to send a third of the gar- ments to the following societies and chanties --Carmarthen Infirmary, Llanelly Hospital, The poor at Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire Blind Societv, Poor of the Parish of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, Clothing Club of the Parish of St. Davids. Diocesan House of Mercy. Do. Training Home for Children. The Orphanage, G west fa, Carmarthen Maternity Charity, Mothers' Union St. David's Parish Carmar- then. and Clergy Aid Society. and that the rest should be retunned to the Presidents for distribution among the poor in the neigh- bourhood of the different groups. Mrs Lewis and Mrs Dudley Drummond having resigned Mrs Harries (Bryntowy). and Mrs Gery con- sented to become presidents of groups four and six. Tea was kindV rrai-ide dby some of the vice-presidents and associates, and was much appreciated by all. The following numbers were sent in by each grouip: Group l.Mrs W. Gwynne- Hughes 128: 2, Mrs Morris 91 3, Missies Saunders, 408; 4. Mrs Lewis. Ill; 5. Mrs Owen, 104: 6. Mrs Dudley Drummond, 155 7, Mrs Protheroe. 413; 8. Mrs Parkinson, 68; 9, Mrs Soppitt, 86; 10. Miss Prothero, 144; 11. Mrs Buckley Roderick, 98; 13, Mrs Walters. 80; 14. Mrs Richardson. 193; 15, Mrs Pryse Rice. 194. The Hon. Gladys Rice one pair of blankets.

LLANDILO. JAPANESE CONCERT.—Of the Japanese con- cert which took place at the Drill Hall on Tuesday evening, the public had been led to anticipate big things, but they gtft 1nr bigger thisgs than they anticipated, and the most optimistic believer is Llandilo talent could have bad no idea that anything approaching what was produced would have been produced. Without question, it was the most successful variety coacert we liav^ had in Llandilo for many a long day. From first to last, the audience were subjected to a series of pleasant surprises, avid now and again voices would be heard in 1 he most un- expected of places, and always with good effect. Every one went to the Drill Hall on the tiptoe of expectation, and return on the heel of realization, and the more credit is due to the artists from the fact that they had a comparatively short time in which to prepare. The hall was densely packed, and scores had to stand. The gods" were in an extremely good humour, and. although the intervals between the pieces were some- times lon-tr. and the band somewhat silent, still the gods wiere good. The chorus was made up of the following: Sopranos. Misses May Thomas, L. Parry. F. Thomas. G. A. Jones altos. Misses H. Griffiths. A. Row- berry, M. Morrir R. Richards; tenors, Messrs D. M. Thomas, D. R. Jones. W. P. Morgan. D. O. Jones; bass, Messrs J. L. Jones, D. J. Morris, G. H. Fuller. D Lewis, J. Richards. J. R. Evans, D. Morgan. The orchestra: First violin, Messrs R. Hulley, Frank Jones; second violin, Miss Thomas; clarionet, Mr F. G. Plummer; contra bass, Mr Smith; cornet. Mr W. Howells: flute, Mr W. MaJyn Jones; 'cello, Mr J. T. Edwards; accompanist. Miss Bessie Edwards A.L.C.M. When the curtain rose the chorus received a warm welcome, dressed as its members were in Japanese costume, whilst th surroundings had been made to look as Oriental a,s possible; and their opening chorus Day born of love (Geisha) as. indeed were all the choruses, was admirably ren- dered. Mr J. R. Evans gave a pleasing rendering to In the shade of the palm," (Floradora). Miss Hannah Griffiths made her first hit of the evening by her capital singing of Roda and her pagoda." and was eneored. Miss Fanny Thomas. an old favourite, game an artistic rendering to "The Amorous Goldfish" (Geisha). Then came the redoubtable Mr D. J. Morris, who was as much and more than himself as ever, and his Chin, Chin, Chinaman," brought him thundering applause. He gyrated about the platform as if he had solved the problem of perpetual perpetual motion. An encore was inevitable. Miss Mabel Morris was equally successful with "'Molly the Marchioness," and hit off that esteemed lady to perfection. Another encore was inevitable. Then there was a change in the spirit of the scenes. whes Mr D Lewis in perfectly unrecognisable disgu\se, appeared on the platform as an engine driver. With fine pathos he gave Daddy's on the engine." and the running of Miss Lilian Jones up to him just at the conclusion gave quite a dramatic touch and finish to the song. He was loudly applauded I" The sunflower and the sun was taken by Miss G. A. Jones, an dsung most sweetly, and was warmly encored, but not responded to. A capital item was" Soldiers in the Park." (Runaway Girl) by Miss Rowberry. Several females of the chorus, as well as Miss Rowberry, were dressed to represent the Tommy Atkins class, and the behaviour of some of the headgear caused a good deal of amusement. Miss Rowberry sang the song in copital spirit, and made a rare officer, and her rendering brought her a pronounced encore. Mr D. O. Jones was in good form, and his singing of Wh r love you but I do" was extnemely well received. The song fr. The Country Girl." The Pink Hun- garian Band," was given by Mr Wilfrid P. Morgan. It proved a very taking item, and an encore had to be responded to. Then followed a clever exhibition by a lightning cartoonist, whose name did not transpire, but who was said to hail from Carmarthen. He received well merited applause. Whilst he was at the eaesl, Mr D. J. Morris was at his, and his antics with chalk and black- board created roars of laughter. Miss L. Parry sang "Killarney" with pleasing taste and expression. A farce which might with no disadvantage have been left out in conse- quence of the length of the programme, brought the proceedings to a close. It was entitled "Revenge is sweot. The chief characters in it were Mr G. H. Fuller and Mr D. J. Morris, whose foolery kept the, audience in roars. Others who took part in it were Messrs J. L. Jones, J. Phillpin, J. Richards, D. Jones, and A. Thomas. Mr T. C. Thomas, as usual, proved a very tffficient, stage manager. To the enersrv of tljiei secre- tary. Mr D. O. Jones, much of the success of the concert was due. Tne proceeds were towards defraying the debt incurred by the Llandilo football club.

LLANEGWAD. A Nursing and Hygiene Class is established under the auspices of the Technical Instruction Committee of the Carmarthenshire County Council, and will be held at the Parish Schoolroom. Those wishing to join will please attend next Tuesday evening at 6.00. The instructor is Dr Glanvjlle Morris, M.D., who hAs already done very useful work under the St. Johns Ambulance Association in the county.

BIRTH HurtLFY. -Nov. 7tb, at Prospect-place,Carmarthen, the wife of Mr. John Hurley, of a daughter. MARRIAGE. FERGUSON—JONES.—November 2-">tb, at the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen, by the Rev E. U. Thomas, pastor, Mr William Ferguson, carpenter, 36. Wharf-road, Notting Hill, London (eldest son of Mr. William Ferguson, 8, Argyle- fctreet, Ayr, X.B ), to Miss Elizabeth Jones, eldest daughter of Mr Richard Jones, shoemaker, 11, Friar's Park, Carmarthen. DEATHS. DAVIES.—November 25th, at Mina-street, Llanelly (the residence of his son, Mr W O Davies, clerk, Goods Department, G.W.R.), Mr Detid Davies, only brother of Mrs E Davies, coal merchant, Elliston House, Carmarthen. EVANR -November 25th,at Cwmbach, Llanarthney, Mr Thomas Evans, aged 36 years. HOWFLLS,—Nov. 20th, at Paikymynydd, TJan- ddowror, Mary Anne, daughter ot Mr. David Howells, mason, aged 2G years. MADIGAN. -N.ovember 27th, at Mill-street, Cnroaat- J then, Mr Michael Madigsn. aged 71 yeari.