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The Throne Appeal. Parliament was opened on Tuesday by the KIXG, who in his address to the Commons uttered the fol- lowing grave and weighty sentences:— IRELAND. The measure. in regard to which there were differences last session between the two Houses will be again submitted to your consideration. I regret that the efforts which have been made to arrive at a solution by agreement of the pro- blems connected with the government of Ireland have, so far. not succeeded. In a matter in which the hopes and the fears of so many of my subjects are keenly concerned, and which unless handled now with foresight, judg- ment. and in the spirit of mutual concession, threatens grave future difficulties, it is my most earnest wish that the good will and co-operation of men of all. parti-es and creeds may heal dissension and lay the foundations of a la-ting settlement. Face to Face. These pregnant sentence-, penned a- they had been, at the instigation of ministers themselves, gave added proof to the fact that the Government no longer sneer at Ulster's bluff," that they openly acknowledge, indeed, that they consciously are face to face with a situation which has no doubt no parallel in gravity and danger for several centuries pa-st. viz. that of certain civil war. In his reply to the amendment to the Address the Prime Minister made a momentous speech, of which the main points were:— I The general election demanded by the Opposi- tion would make the Parliament Act a nullity. I do not despair of the possibility of a settle- ment. I will utter no last word that can prevent a settlement. The Government cannot divest themselves of the responsibility of initiating suggestions for a settle- ment without avoidable delay. This opened a session which promises to be the most momentous of any within the memory of living man. The alternatives which face the Govern- ment are civil War and ruin and disaster to the Empire, or-a general election; a situation so pre- posterous as to be almost incredible and brought about by the ignoble bargaining of one party with another for the sake of power. The situation is far too serious to admit mere party or political feeling; one can only pray that the mighty forces of right and wrong, combined with British >anit\ ,r„ grit will save our country from a calamity so ap, -+-- The Half and Half Tax. When Mr. LLOYD GEORGE, after much hesita- tion—quite intelligible to those who understand what his final choice involves—committed the Government at Glasgow to the taxation of Land Values as part of the land-bursting campaign, he declared that he did so with a saving clau-e-he did not adopt the theory and the policy of the Single Tax. He could hardly have avoided the reservation, for so recently as 29th July last he had proclaimed in the House of Commons I am not a single-tax man." Mr. LLOYD GEORGE said at Glasgow:- Some desire the whole burden of the rates to be transferred from the structure to the site, while others object to any part of the rates being put upon the site. Having regard to the vested in- terests which have grown up I regard the first proposition as impracticable and I regard the second as pussillanimous." The Single Tax policy is not only indefensible as a system. but even if it were practicable, it would be wholly inadequate to meet the nation's needs. On this subject an interesting letter from Mr. A. D. PBOVAND. who wrote from the Reform Club, was published a day or two ago in the Liberal West- minster Gazette." Mr. PROVAND said: — The active tax-reformers in Scotland are mostly Single Taxers. and, short of what they wish for being granted, they are unlikely to be satisfied with anything the Chancellor of the Exchequer has done or may do, a* he is not a Single Taxer.. I knew Henry George well, and during his lecturing tour here took the chair at his meeting in the Free Trade Hall. Manchester, and once or twice besides. I talked with him about the Single Tax both here and in New York. He did not discuss it in figures, but rhetorically he had a wealth of illustration that was astonishing yet inconclusive. Our tax revenue is now fully one hundred and .sixty millions sterling, and the Single Land Tax would not vield more than a percentage of this." The Single Tax in Disguise. I But though Single Taxers at present find it expedient to dissociate themselves from the dis credited scheme of the late HENRY GEORGE, their plan of taxing Land Values is based upon the Single Tax principle, and apart from it has no consistency or claim to acceptance. This fact has been very clearly brought out by the acknowledged statistician- in-chief to the Ministerial Party. Mr. L. G. CHIOZZA MONEY, the Radical-Socialist Member for East Northamptonshire, who, writing to the Westmin- ster Gazette last August, put the matter very plainly:- Mr. PRICE" (the Liberal member for Cen- tral Edinburgh) states that the Land Values Group is not a group of Single-taxers.' Mr. PRICE will find on inquiry that the group is managed and umpired by men who are avowedly Single-taxers. It is perfectly true that a man may daill not to be necessarily a Single-taxer because he holds that the possession of land is a clue to a person who conspicuously benefits by local expen- diture, and who. therefore, may be justly called upon to contribute on account of his possession. The Land Values Group, however, are advocating the exemption of capital from local taxation, and that is Single-tax. or it is nothing." "Very much more Drastic." Those Liberals who think that they can adopt the taxation of Land Values, admit the principle involved, carry the system to a certain point, and drop it when its further development becomes em- barrassing. would do well to study the avowed objects of the promoters of the Land Values taxa- tion movement. They make no secret of the fact that they regard the introduction of this form of impost as the insertion of the thin end of the wedge. They know that when once the principle for which they are contending has been adopted, it can easily be driven to it- logical conclusion, and they are using the support of men who would recoil before the absurdities and injustices of the Single Tax as a means of making resistance to that form of taxa- tion at a later stage difficult and logicallv impos- sible.
NOTES OF THE WEEK
NOTES OF THE WEEK There is apparently nothing that a hotly pursued fox will not attempt. Last week Reynard eluded the hounds by crossing the River Towy near the old tin works, and so gained safety. A little girl in a local intermediate school, dealing with a well-known figure in history in the course of a history paper at which she was working, gravely wrote that" hi" character was of a bad one An old English saying says of February that- The Welshmen would rather See his dam on her bier Than see a fair Februeer. A direct descendant of Thomas Lewis, Talyllychau (or Talley). the author of the well-known Welsh hymn Wrth gofio'r riddfanau'r yr ardd," occupies the Smithy, renovated some years ago, in which the famous hymn-writer worked. Representatives and descendants of the Lewis family have been in pos- session for four or five generations. Thomas Lewis died on the 11th of February, 1842, at the age of 83, and is buried in Talley Churchyard. The official Urban District Council guide to Llan- dilo contains a description of the town more than a hundred years ago from the pen of a lady who was making an itinerary of the district at that time. She writes: I never saw any place in Wales that had a more deplorable appearance. The streets are narrow, dirty and half paved with stones, the sharp ends ctitwardi. The houses are built with a kind of stone, .but it is of so crumbling a nature that they appear to be all falling into decay. The inhabitants are however very decent in manners and outword semblance. They do oot flepm fit tenants for such wretched dwellings." George Barrow in his Wild Wale-s" describes Llanwrda as a pretty village with a singular-look- ink church close to which stood an enormous yew." Llandovery is described as "a bmall but beautiful town situated amidst fertile meadows and Llan- gadog a large village." Two quarry labourers who had been under the observation of their foreman for nearly three hour. at last grew tired of the, subsequent harder work, and suddenly down went the tools. Can you play drafts? queried one of the labourers. Yes, why" said the forema.n ''Well, you better mo\e one, or you'll lose two." was the smart reply. Every difficulty has a simple solution if you can but find it. A young man in Carmarthen found upon trying on his newly-bought overcoat that the sleeves were somewhat short to match his jacket. The resourceful draper however was up to the occa- sion and a few inches off the jacket sleeves made matters right. No doubt he smiled up his own sleeve. One of our contemporaries a number of years ago published a series of articles with illustrations on "Ornate Dessert." The Baptists' baptismal boots We are therefore extremely shocked to find on good authority that in this enlightened age when no one out of an asylum or at any rate fit for it pre- tend to perform miracles. A very promising young lady was baptized in unwarmed water on the Sun- day and according to the laws of nattire was in the throes of pneumonia soon after. We sincerely hope she will not lose her life. The Rev. W. O. Jones, a Welsh Congregational minister at Liverpool, recently published in "Llai Rhyddid," a Welsh Nonconformist monthly, a striking condemnation of the proposed disendowment of the Church in Wales, in the course of which he says: At one time 1 a zealous advocate of disendowment, but I t. < changed by opinion. The Church in Wales tu-day is not what it was two hundred years ago. It has roused itself and is doing excellent work. To be frank, I believe it has made more progress during the last twenty years than any other religious body in Wales." A characteristic story is told of a Carmarthen boy living not many miles away from Cardiff who, tnough in receipt of a curate's stipend, did not by any means depend upon that for existence. A meeting of church dignitaries, including the bishop of the diocese, was discussing the restoration of a church, and the question of funds came along, when our curate sprang up and with a rare twinkle ill his eye said: Well. gentlemen, I am only a curate myself, but I will give fifty pounds towards the fund!" The meeting was staggered. If a curate started at L,50, what price a vicar or a bishop? We believe the fund in question ultimately reached a record sum. "Hen Bererin" in some reminiscences in the Welsh page of this paper a short time ago tells of two quaint characters, Abel and Harry, who now peacefully are at rest. When Harry died Abel, a sort of local Solomon, commanded that he should be buried next day, and the funeral took pdaoe aocord- ingly. At the chtuich howen-tr Abel told the clergyman that death had only taken place the pre- vious day and that it would be illegal to bury unti- the next day. He gave as his reason for this extra- ordinary action that as Harry seldom went to church a night and day for the body in the holy precincts would do a great deal of good to the departed. During a peregrination early in June (says a correspondent) in the island of Mull I was attracted by a kestrel hawk flying out from a rock. I dis- covered the eyrie, and in it were three young kes- trels at that stage when the brown feathers arc showing fairly well among the white down. Think- ing this was an admirable opportunity of seeing what arc; the food supplies of these birds, I shot fome young rabbits and approached the eyrie, when the parent birds were away. As is the habit of these birds of prey, the young ones faced me with open beak and claws, but after I had dropped bits of warm meat into the open mouths they swallowed them, and were ready for more. After they were gorged I repaired to a distaneo and concealed myself. The old birds flew in at intervals with food. but, as I had hoped, the young hawks being satiated refused the food, which was left lying on the ledge. I stayed altogether in the neighbourhood five hours, and in that time I observed four young grouse, two moles, a lizard, half a mouse, and a meadow pipit lying on the ledge. Next day I found that five young grouse a mole. a mouse, a blind-worm, two hairy-oo-bits." and some beetles had been carried to the eyrie. Thus in two days nine grouse were destroyed by those predatory birds when catering for their nest- lings. besides what would be brought in the mornings and evenings when I was not there to observe.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL We regret to hear that Councillor T. Phillips, Picton Court, Llandovery, ieindisposed. We are glad to hear that Sir James Drummpnd is now at Edwinsford. This (Friday) evening there will be a small dance at Abcrmarlais on the invitation of the Hon. Mrs. Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. DuBuisson have gone to London for a couple of months. We understand they have taken a house at Ashley Gardens. Thursday (yesterday) was quite a great day in the district. There was a dance at HafodneJdyn and the Territorial Force Ball at Carmarthen. Alderman Reynolds, of Kidwelly, paid < visit to Llandovery this week. He stayed with Mr. D. Jones, Gloucester House. Major Delme Davies-Evans will be away on busi- ness in London for a few days next week. He will stay with Sir Owen Philipps, K.C.M.G., in Eaton Square. < His many friends will be glad to know that Mr. Douglas Jones, of Nantyrhagfan, Llandovery, a descendant of an old county family, is recovering from his illnese. The Ammanford Conservative and Unionist Association will hold their annual dinner on the 19th of March. Judging by the success which at- tended the undertaking last year, it promises to be an unqualified success. In the hockey match played at Llandovery be- tween a team got up by Mr. Hunter, of Abermar- I lais, against Brecon, Carma: "shire, wert, N-ictoriotis by one goal to nil. The f ing played for Car- marthenshire :—Mrs Hewlett. Miss: Peel (Taliaris), Miss Lloyd-Harries, Miss Hunter, Miss Meuric Lloyd, Mr. De Warren, Major D. Davies-Evans, Capt. Jfeimes. Mr. Hunter .and Mr. Lewis (Stradey). Sir George Riddell entertained the following guests at dinner at the Carlton Hotel on Thursday night of last week:-Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Ed. Hudson, Mr. David Davies, Mr. W Emsley Carr, Mr. W. L. Griffith. Mr. John Rowland, Mr. J. Lloyd Williams, Mr. Llewelyn Williams. M.P.. Pro- fessor Jones, Mr. J. Ellis Griffith, M.P., -,r. Ernest Evans. Mr. P. Anderson Graham, the Rev. Richard Jones. Mr, J. T. Davies. Mr. H. F. Le -uas, Mr. S. Roberts. Mr. H. P. Hamilton, Mr Edward Thomas., the Rev. Herbert Morgan, Mr. R. Wil- liams Parry, Mr. T. Gwynn Jones. Mr. J. O. Fran- cis. the Rev. John Williams. Mr. H. T. Parry William, Mr. T. J. Hughes, Mr. E. Fifoot, Mr. W. J. Gruffydd, and Mr. William Davies;
THE PARLIAMENTARY MACHIIE
THE PARLIAMENTARY MACHIIE THE NEW SESSION. A CRITICAL SITUATION. (By t; Junius.") House of Commons, Westminster. There was nothing about the opening of Parlia- fent on Tuesday to suggest the momentous character of the new Session. The display of State Pageantry was as brilliant as in other years. The crowds of spectators were unmoved except by their loyal sentiments of the moment. The bells of St. Margaret's rang out full of melody. So much for tho first stajge. But aos soon as the King had read his speech and taken his departure for the Palace, and Members found themselves face to face in the Lobbies, one felt the oncoming of a change. It was one of the most notable features of last Session that the relationships between the two sides in the smoking rooms and other places of resort showed a tendency to become rather brittle. For years.the old Parliamentary hands were wont to boast that no matter how stiff the Sight might be in the House itself, there wasi always a pervading sense of friendliness as between Member and Member, as between Liberal nad Unionist, Labour men and Unionists, and even Unionists and Nationalists As the struggle grew keener towards the end of last Session there was more aloofness. On Tuesday the aloofness was painfully marked. After all. men can- not talk of a civil upheaval and mean what they say, and still maintain a great show of cordiality towards their opponents. It is not in human nature. The fact may be a. thing to be most deeply de- plored, but there it is. LIBERAL AND NATIONALIST MISGIVING. How the Session will develop it is of course im- possible to say as yet with any assurance. So many factors enter into a political situation such as this is is that the best one can do is to keep hold of oer- tain fundamental principles and watch the progress of events from day to day, remaining confident all the while that those principles will be held sacred by the Unionist Chiefs. It was stated in some- of the Ministerial papers on Tuesday morning that at the great reception at Downing Street on Monday Liberals were filled with enthusiasm. In the mass men can find it very easy to be hopeful. There is an infectious power in numbers, particularly if the numbers are gathered together after dinner:" and of course it would never do for the Coalitionists to show in public places any signs of perturbation But it is perfectly well known in London that both Liberals and Nationalists view the possibilities of the new Session with very strong misgiving. Mr. Redmond betrayed li-.s anxiety in the wording of the message he sent to his supporters a wtek ago. The letter was a plaintive appeal for a self-sacrificing attendance every moment, so that the Opposition might be worn down. Of course, Mr. Redmond and Mr. Devlin are perfectly justified in doing everything possible to keep Ministers in office until Midsummer at least. Any other politicians placed as they are and playing for such stakes would do precisely the same thing. If disaster comes upon the Govern- ment this Session, the Home Rule Bill is killed as well as the Government. From the Nationalist standpoint, therefore, the situation is desperate. Unionists also know that if the Bill is not killed now the damage done to the unity of the Kingdom will be almost beyond repair. In presen-e of these facts those who prophesy smooth things are merely playing with the air. ULSTER'S DETERMINATION. The demeanour of Mr. Bonar Law and his col- leagues on the opening day indicated the firmness of the Party's resolve to force the Government to the country or else secure such concessions as will leave Ulster as sho is. By the rlster contingent the lie was given direct to the suggestion which still passes from lip to lip in Liberal quarter; in the con- stituencies, that the whole campaign directed from Belfast is "bluff." The men at Downing Street now know that "bluff" is the last word that ought to be used. Never was there a more serious determination to "sor the thing through." Ulster business men who are not keen politicians have been subscribing to the indemnity fund simply because they desire to see an end mado of these recurring troubles. "Let us have done with the business once for all." In due course a yet fuller realization of the nature of the struggle that is ahead may lead to the abandonment of some other Ministerial flip- pancies. We shall see Meanwhile, although the Se-sion is only botii-, old. the issue has been fairly joined. THE DANGER OF DELAY. In the Lobbies many Liberals quite frankly con- fessed that they had no personal objections to an appeal to the people. They would rather have that than bloodshed: indeed they agreed that it would be criminal on the pari of any Government to re- fuse in the last resort to consult the electorate. The trouble is that they and their chiefs cherish the hope that flhere is still plenty of time 'to com- pose differences." They will not see that post- ponement means an accumulation of passions and the accumulating risks of a devastating explosion. In all conscience, the quantity of explosive material lying about already is great enough. 4 TO BE EXPLAINED. Lord Murray was a conspicuous figure at the Downing Street reception on Tuesday. One of the first big debates in the Lords after the Address has been disposed of will be upon the things he did and left undone in connection with the party funds and the Marconi deal A group of the Peers are deter- mined to have the whole business thrashed out. It will not be enough for Lord Murray to make a personal statement. Much else is to be cleared up, and the debate is being looked forward to with the keenest interest. Other prominent figures at the reception were the new Lord Advocate and Mr. Gulland. The latter will now be given a full oppor- tunity of saying how it came about that ho did not at once repudiate the report of his notorious Wick Election speech which appeared in the local Liberal paper. It is a far cry to the Wick Burghs, and one can only presume for the present that it was thought that things might be broadly hinted there of which London would never know.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE THE G.W.R. Comnany are running a number of cheap trips during the coming week. De*u' 1 particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. RAINFALL RECORDS.—At Golden Grove Gardens. — Feb. 4th, 0.00 inches: Feb. 5th. 0.00: Feb. 6th, .0.00: Feb. 7th. 0.21; Feb. 8th. 0.91: Feb. 9th. 0.00; Feb. 10th. 0.15: total. 1.27 inches—F. Surman. C.E.M.S. (St. Peter's).—On Wednesday evening, at Priory-street School, a meeting was held in con- nection with the Church of England Men's Society, when Col. Aslett. Bolahaul. read an instructive paper on the Welsh Church Bill There was a good attendance, and an interesting discussion followed. CARMARTHENSHIRE I-,FIRMARY.-The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following:— £ 1 17s. 4d., from the Employees of the Traffio Department, Great Western Railway, Car- marthen; £ 3 3s., from Lammas-street Welsh Congre- gational Church, Carmarthen; periodicals, from Mr. R. James. Nott-square, and Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothy; oranges, from Miss Howell, Penrheol; flowers, from Mrs Rosser, Llandovery. WELSH FIELD 'COMPANY—ROYAL ENGINEERS.— Carmarthen Section.—'Orders for week ending 21st Fpbruan :-Offic(r ondlltv, 2nd Lieut W. N. Phillips; N.C.O. on duty, Sergt. E. Duckfield; Orderly corporal, Lance-Corpl. W. Beynon; Orderly trumpeter, Tpr. A. Duckfield Monday: Recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Miniature range practice. 7 p:m. Wednesday: Recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m Fri- day: Miniature range practice, 7 p.m.—(Signed) John Francis, Captain. Welsh Field Co., R.E. 4TH BATT. THE WELSH REGIMENT ("E" Com- pany) —Orders for the week ending Saturday, 21st February:—Officer on duty. Lieut. H. M. Green; Company orderlies. Sergt. J. Evans, Corpl. D. A. Peter, and Lance-Corpl. J W. Davies. Parades, etc.: Monday: Recruits' drill and bugle band prac- tice, 7.50 p.m. Tuesday: College Half Company- Company drill. 2.30 p.m.; Recruits' drill, 2.30 p m. Wednesday: Rccruits' drill and bugle band practice, 7.30 p. m. Friday: Recruits' drill and bugle band practice. 7.30 p.m —By order. J. F. de Rees. Capt., Commanding E Co. 4th Welsh Regiment, Carmar- then.
. OBITUARY
OBITUARY MR. WILLIAM DAVIES, SUNNYSIDE. It is with regret we have to chronicle this week the death of Mr. William Davies. Sunnyside, St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen, which took place on Friday evening' last at iis brother-in-Iaw's residence (Air. Robert Roberts, engine-driver, G.W.R., 19 St Dayid's-stwet, Carmarthen), in his 53rd vear. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Davies, carter for a great number of years for the L. and N.W. Railway, and was for over 15 veara rural postman, which post he had to relinqiush owing to rheumatism in his legs, receive a small pension. When at the Post Office he was much be. loved by his fellow-workmen. Ho leaves behind him to mourn his loss one brother, six sisters, and a host of relatives. Deceased was an old number of the Wayne Lodge of OdfelWs (M.U ), and a faith- ful member of St. David's church. His a^ed mother predeceased him about two years a~go. which gave an effective blow to the deceased. The funeral, which was for men only, took place on Tuesday afternoon last at St. David's Church burial ground, and was very largely attended. The Vicar of the parish (the Rev. Griffith Thomas) officiated at the house, the church, and at the graveside The chief mourners were: Mr. Thomas Davies Car- marthen (brother); Mr. Robert Roberts, Carmar- then; Mr. Arthlllà, Williams. Church-street, Carmar- then; Mr. m. Rees, St. Catherine-street, Carmar- then. and Mr. John Samuel, Bryncethin. near Bridgend (brothers-in-law): Detectii-e-gergt. Herbert Hodge Lewis. Llanelly; Mr Wm. Cooper Lewis, Carmarthen. and Mr. James Orman. Carmarthen (cousins). There were several of his late fellow- workmen at the Post Office present in the funeral, who also sent a beautiful artificial wreath. Ileddwch Iw lwch. MRS. H. CRIPPS. NEATH. It is our painful duty this week to chronicle the demise of Mrs. Harriett Cripps, wife of Mr Henry Cripps, foreman lock-and-gear. G.W.R., of 10 Horence-street. Neath. Deceased resided for many years at Sawmill-terrace. Carmarthen, and was much respected in the town. She was a neighbour that would get up any early hour to assist a°friend that was stricken down with illness. The sad event took place on Sunday last. The funeral took place last Tuesday at the New Cemetery, which was for men only. Rest in peace. JOHN JAMES ISAAC. WHITE MILL. Deep sympathy is expressed throughout the whole countryside with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac. White Lion Inn, NNli 'te Mill, in the death of their fiVe-months- old son, John James Isaac, who passed away on 1fondav in last week. The interment took olaco at Capel Gwyn burial ground on the following" Fri- day. the Rev. J. Jones (pastor) officiating. The mourners were: Mr and Mrs. Isaac (father and mother): May and Sarah Isaac (sisters); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Llanarthney (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans, Tumble (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Cross Hands (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs Jones. Llanarthney; Mr and Mrs. Evans. Tumble; Mr. and Mrs". Roderick, Cross Hands; Mr. B. Isaac, Cross Hands (uncle); Miss B. Evans, Cross Hands (niece). MRS. MARY THOMAS, CARMARTHEN A large circle of friends far and near will learn with unfeigned regret of the death of Mrs. Mary Thomas, Lester's Lodge. Carmarthen, which sad event occurred last Monday. Deceased, who was 73 years of age. was the wife of Mr. Evan Thomas, who is employed as gardener by Mrs. Lester She was well-known throughout Carmarthen, and was held in high esteem by all. She .s survived by a husband and four daughters, with whom the deepest sympathy is expressed. The funtrd. which was strictlv private, too place yesterday (Thursday) at Llandvssul Parish Church burial ground.
. CARMARTHEN CHRISTY MINSTRELS.
CARMARTHEN CHRISTY MINSTRELS. FORTHCOMING CONCERT.-RECORD BOOKINGS. The plan of reserved seats for tne grand minstrel entertainment to be given at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, was opened on Friday morning last, and before mid-day nearly the whole of the seats were taken up. On Saturday only a dozen were left and by Tuesday not a single reserved seat was to be obtained. We are afraid much disappointment was given to people who, although aware that the plan would be opened on Friday, did not anticipate such a rush for seats. We are able to announce, however, that the committee have been able to arrange a second performance on the following evening (Friday, the 20th inst.), thanks to the good. will and courtesy of the Carmarthen Cymmrodorion Society, who had already engaged the hall, but gave way to the entertainment committee. The second performance will be given at 8.0 o'clock on Friday evening, and the same programme as that of Thursday will be given. It is fully anticipated that there will be a second full house; indeed it is quite likely that many who attend on Thursday will want to go again The public are therefore advised to purchase tickets for the second performance as early as possible. The prices will be the same, viz.: Re- served seats, 2s.; gallery, Is. 6d.; and other seats, K The public are already aware that the proceeds of these concerts are to be devoted to a fund to be presented to the family of the late Mr. H. J. Stokes, but there should be no misunderstanding as to its real object, which is to give an opportunity to the many friends of the late Mr. Stokes to do for his memory what they would gladly have done for him some day had iie lived In the same spirit the Association for which he worked so hard have subscribed something like JE30, and it is hoped that, with an equal amount from these entertainments, it will be possible to recognise in a practical wav the many good qualities and valuable services of an old friend.
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EMPIRE THEATRE BLUE STREET, CARMARTHEN. PROPRIETORS: I RESIDENT MANAGER: GRIFFITHS, PHILLIPS & BOLTON. I HORACE W. BOLTON. Grand Programme of Pictures & Variety SPECIAL -ATTRACTION FOR THE OPENINC WEEK, Commencing MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16th. rSWr:!7 TWICE NICHTLY Q 'StE; POPULAR PRICES-3d., 6d, & 9d, 4d., 6d., gd., I MATINEE on Saturday at 2.30. Full Programme. Children, Id., 2d., 3d. CHANGE OF PICTURES EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY. Don't miss the Magnificent and Refined Variety Turns sisi°gg.'y si hickman rrsEri; Important and Expensive J| flllCDCOO /I ^anac^a s Representative Rag- Engagement of the UUlDLUO ■ time Singers and DanceTS. 2 LADIES. J* 2 GENTS. Star Picture for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday— Star Picture for Thursday, Friday & Saturday- THE FALL OF TROY. A SON OF THE SEA. A magnificent Historical Picture-one of the finest A very powerful and thrilling Drama, alive with all over produced in two parts. Don't fail to see the the essential incidents that glue one's eyes to the Burning of Rome. screen, Masterpiece. AND MANY OTHER FINE DRAMATIC, COMIC. AND TRAVEL PICTURES. Refinement. Cleanliness, and Originaility a Speciality. Come and Keep Smiling. THE TELEPHOS SWITCH I No Matches or Tapers being needed. ■ DISTANCE GAS CONTROL. EO V SAVES GAS. Saves Mantles ( < NO BY-PASS- jT' I 1\ 't AS CONVENIENT AS t I V ELECTRIC LIGHT. t J c J* vu* ¥ I jWc^v j V J Full Particulars on Application, where a complete Installation can be viewed at any time. from W. S. WILFORD, R.P.C. PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, Morley Street, Carmarthen Sales bg auction SOUTH WALES, CARMARTHENSHIRE. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will offer for SALE <i by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ivy Bufh Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, ]4tii March, 1914. the valuable and most attraolive Freehold Residential ESTATE, known as ALLTYGOG in the Parish of Abergwili, in the County of Car- marthen, comprising the Residence which is in ex- cellent order, and contains Hall, 4 reception rooms, 12 bed and dressing rooms, bath-rooms, and all necessary offices, stabling, coach-house, saddle rooin, garden, beautiful pleasure grounds, and wood adjoining, al-o gardener's and coachman's eottagvs. the whole containing about 8 acres. Also the exclusive right of excellent Salmon, Sewin, and Trout fishing for nearly a mile on the near bank of the river Towy. The property is charmingly situated in the Vale of Towy wffh a south aspect overlooking the river, is close to the main road Carmarthen to Brecon, and within H miles of Nanfcgaredig Railway StatiQn. The garden and grounds can be kept up at very small expense. Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneers. Carmarthen. GOGERDDAN NEAR ABERYSTWYTH. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will SELL by <F AUCTION on WEDNESDAY, 18th Mar)h, 1314 /«A PEDIGREE SHORTHORN COWS, O" HEIFERS, CALVES, and BULLS. HORSES, including Hunters, Colts, and Ponies. 21 PIGS. Assortment of Farm Implements, Machinery, Saddlery. Harness. 2 MOTOR CARS. Further particulars will duly appear, and may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Carmarthen. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TOWNSHIP OF LAUGHARNE. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will offer for SALE by <i PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ivy Bush Royil Hotel, Carmarthtn, on SATURDAY, 28th February, 1914 the Valuable Freehold Premises, known as the BROWN'S HOTEL, situate in the Town of Laugharne, together with- Look-up Shop, Gardens. Stables, Coach-house, and Yard. Further Particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneers. Carmarthen, or of Herbert George, Eq., Solicitor. Mountain Ash. ALLTYGOG MANSION NANTGAREDIG. JOHN FRANCIS &- SON have received instruc- tions to SELL by AUCTION at the above place, at the end of March, 1914, the Valuable Horses, Carnages, Harness, Furniture and other Meets. 1. NEW COTTAGE, OLD ROAD, LLANSTEPHAN. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON have. received instructions to SELL by AUC- TION, on the Premises as above, on FRIDAY, February 20th, 1914, the whole of the Valuable Oak and other Household Furniture, Pictures, Orna- ments, China and other Effects, full particulars of which appear in Poster. Sale to commenoe punctually at 2 o'clock. T erm.s-Cash. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF ABERGWILL Important Sale of a Valuable Freehold Farm and Small Holdings. in order to wind up an Estate. I "ITESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON will 1TA offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION the end of MAY next, the undermentioned FREEHOLD FARM & SMALL HOLDINGS, situate in the Parish of Abergwili. viz. r The Freehold Farm, known as "MACHOLWS," containing 70 Acres or thereabouts; also the Free- hold Holdings, called "PENLLAINE" and "BRYN- AMLWG," comprising about 5g Acres and 5 Acres respectively. Detailed particulars will duly appear and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneers at their Offices. t. Mary Street. Carmarthen: of Messrs. Perry, Son and Richards. Solicitors. 126, Colmore Row, Birmingham; or of Messrs. Morris and Morris. Solicitor-q. Quay Street, Carmarthen. JBirtbs—/l&arirages—Beatbs
Family Notices
BIRTH. DAVIES. -February 10th, the wife of Mr. J. J. D#vies, painter, 29a, St. Catherine-street, Car- marthen. of a. daughter. MARRIAGE. BRAW N—DA VIES.—February 6th. at the Registry Office. Neath, by the Registrar (Mr. John Wil- liams). ill the presence of Mr. Evan Williams and Miss Olive Blanche Bruce. Mr. John Brawn, hairdresser, 4. \iHiers-street. Briton Ferry. Glam., to Mrs. Raohael Davies. 4. Queen's-place. Carmar then. DEATHS. CRIPPS.—February 7th, at 10, Florence-street, Neath, Harriett Crjpps, wife of Mr. Henry Cripps, foreman lock-and-gear. G.W.R., and formerly of Sawmill-terrace. (a. >hen DAVIES. -February ÔrlJ. at the residence of his brother-in-law (Mr. Robert Roberts, engine-driver, G.W.R., 19, St. Davids-street. Carmarthen), Mr. William Davies, cural postman, Sunnyside, St: Catherine-street, Carmarthen, aged 53 years. ISAAC.—February 2nd. at the White Lion Inn. White Mill, John James, infant son of Mr 4nd Mrs. Isaac, aged 5 months. THOMAS.—February 10th, at Lacheigon. New- church. near Carmarthen. Miss Margaret Thomas. THO.)IAS.-Februarv 9th. at Lester's Lodge, Car- marthen, Mary, wife of Mr. Evan Thomas, aged 73 years.
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SEATS FOR THE SECOND PERFORMANCE OF THE MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT AT CARMARTHEN On FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 20th I May be booked at the "JOURNAL" Office on and after FRIDAY MORNING, FEB 13th.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
PRESENTATION.—'The many friends of Mr. Edward John Williams. son of Sergt. J. Williams, of the Car- marthen County Constabulary, will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted to Llandilo as an officer in the Carmarthenshire Constabulary. On Saturday he was the recipien: of a. handsome dressing case, presented to him at the County Offices, Carmarthen, by his colleagues at the office. We wish the young constable every suc- cess. DEPARTURE.—Mr. P. Leonard, the late popular manager of Vint's Palace, now the Empire Theatre, was the recipient of a gold watch and chain from his host of friends and well-wishers upon his leaving Carmarthen to take up a position of manager at V:nt's Palace, Barry Dock. The presentation took place at. the new Empire on Monday evening by kind permision of the new proprietors, where a numerous gathering of friends met to wish him every success in his new sphere. CARMARTHENSHIRE LIVE STOCK.—The Carmarthen- shire Live Stock Committee met for the first iimo at Carmarthen on Saturday, when Mr. Evan Jones, Manoravon, was elected chairman, and Mr Alfred Thomas secretary. It was decided to co-opt on the committee a representative from each co-operative society in the county and a representative from the Carmarthenshire Chamber of Agriculture. •SUCCESS.—Miss Mary Jane Jory, daughter of Mr. Jory. Chapel-street, was successful in taking away the first prize in the pianoforte solo for children under 12 years of age at St. Peter's competitive con- cert on Thursday in last week. Special credit is due to Miss Jory. when it is considered that she has only completed one term of music lesions, and is .but 10 years of age. Miss May Jones. 39, Lammas- street. scoured the second prize in the same com- petition. Both are pupils of Mr. Samuel Thomas, Carmarthen. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Sunday last an organ rocital was held at St. John's Church, the organist being Mr. F. Walter Watts, who delivered the following programme with his usual excellent ability The Hero's March"; Chant Pastoral; the anthem. Mawr a Rhyfedd." the choir; Jubilee Deo; Ber- ceuse (Serenade); Legend: offertory hymn..185: Grand Choeur in A. The offertories throughout the day and at the recital were for the organist. CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE (St. Dnvid's Company),- At the parade of the company held on Thursday last an examination for non-commissioned officers was held, and the following lads qualified :—Privates A. H. Evans. E. T. Edwards, R. Lewis and D. H. Davies as sergeants. Private A. V. Evans as cor- poral and Privates B. I. Morris and H. Llonl as lance corporals. In last week's orders the official promotion of the lads was given. Capt. J. iF. de Rees was the examiner, and the brigade is greatly indebted to Capt. de Rees for the excellent way he fulfilled the work and for the satisfaction given to all the candidates. There were present on parade the commanding officer (Capt. the Rev. Caleb Hughes). Lients. R. J. Lockyer and W. D. Thomas and Sergt.- Instructor W. J. Jenkins. FLORAL EXHIBITION.—Throughout last week a beautiful artificial flower exhibition occnpit d the large room at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen. All this was the work of the crippled girls, several of whom gave demonstrations in artificial flower- making during their stay. The opening ceremony was performed by the Mayor (Aid. John Lewis!. Mr. E. Trott explained that the institution was founded in 1866 by that truly Christian nobleman Lord Shaftesbury for the moral, social and spiri- tual uplifting of the girls who sold flowers on the streets of London. But owing to a living. The Ma yoress who was presented with a beautiful t of artificial flowers, declared the exhibition open. Lieut.-General Sir James HIUs-Johnes. V.C., G.C.B.. then proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayoress for opening the exhibition and to the Major for pre- siding. This was seconded by Prof. Moore. The girls were entertained to a tea by Miss Violet Wil- liams. of the Ivy Bush Hotel. EMPIRE Tlil,,ATItE. -Vint's Palace, which has under- gone alterations, together with change of manage- liient, will henceforth be kuoun as the- Empire Theatre. Monday next will be provided ior. The hall has been thoroughly disinfected and cleaned, and the patrons can look forward to some enjoyable evenings. Themana,geluent have secured at great expense some cf the best variety turns and pictures The star pictures for Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day being" The Fall of Tr>.y.' a ent historical picture; A Son of the Sea," a very powerful and thrilling drama, alive with all the essential incidents that will keep the audience in wonderment. Many other fine dramatic, comic, and travel pictures will al-o be shown. The varietv turns include Si Hickman." one of Wales' greatest actors, and "The Four Quebecs," Canada's repre- sentative rag-time singers and dancer-. Uther pictures include "What happened to Mary. "Bingte mends the clock." a sure side splitter; "A Pair of Foils," "The Warick Chronicle." and ''A Trip to the Gornergrat," a fine travel picture. There will .be two performances weekly at 7 and 9. early doors opening at 6.30 aud 8.40. ordinary doors 6.45 and 8.50. A children's matinee will be held every Saturday at 2.30 and parents should not fail to send their children to the Theatre as the pictures will be instructive and amusing. ThINK PICTTTREDROME —Some really excellent pic- tures are contained in this week's programme at the 'Drome. At this piace of amusement, as is weJI-Kiiown, only the best of the bioscopial'art- is produced, and consequently it never lack- support, For the latter part of this week th pictures are: ''The Black 13, a thrilling and orig.nal two-part detective story: Sequel to "on the Track of the Spider League"; "Ai«sa's Dream," a daring lion drama of unusual power; "Scenes on the Chev- rouse"; "Pathe Gazette," the world's latest inter- esting events"; "The Coastguard's Sister." a powerful Cornish smuggling story: "The Come- dian's Downfall"; "Bloomer, Gladiator"; "Sketches from Life." For the first part of the week be- ginning February 16th, the following is the pro- gramme :—"The Greater Call," a telling three-part original story. touchinglv portrayed, containing wealth of incident, beautiful scenery, and artistio staging; "Trooper Billy." a F-tii-rinq two-part story from Frederick Paulding's great drama; "Pathe Gazette"; "Toots' Tooth"; "The Pedlar"; "Car- toons." For further particulars see advertising columns.—Skating will be discontinued for the season to-morrow (Saturday, tho 14tli inst.). FUNERAL.—On Saturday last, the remains of tho late Mr. John Lewis. 33 Elliston-terrace. Carmarthen, were conveyed by road to Llanclly, and there laid to rest in his deceased wife's grave, in the beauti- ful cemetery connected with All Saints' Church. Before leaving Carmarthen, a short but impressive, service was conducted at the house by the Rev. Arthur Hughes, B.A. (pastor of Zion Church, of which the deceased was a member), and the Rev. Christopher Whitfield (resident English Wesleyan minister). The Rev. Thomas Thomas officiated in the Church at Llanelly and at the graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. O. E. Lewis. Swansea (son); Miss E G. Lewis, Carmarthen (daughter); Mr. Wm. Lewis, Mumbles brother, and Mrs. Ace. Gower (sister). Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following:—Mr. O. E. Lewis and Miss E. G. Lewis (son and daughter); Mrs Ace, Gower; tho Engineering Staff, G.W.R., Neath; the Misses Mollic and Peggy Evans. Queen-street. Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. James and family, 16, Francis- terrace Mr. and Mrs. R J. Jones and family, Marclands; Mr. A. J. Jones and family, Barn- road Mr and Mrs. C .L. Jones, Mansel-street; Mr. and Mrs Thompson and family. Fountain Hall. Among those from Carmarthen who travelled to Llanelly to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased were: Mr. Thomas Davies. Ma.r:sel-street; Mr. Wm. James. Francis-terrace, and Inspector Evans, G.W.R. The family wish through the medium of this paper to express their heartfelt thankfulness for the universal sympathy extended to them in their time of sorrow and bereavement. COMPETITIVE CONCERT..—On Thursday in last week, a successful competitive concert was held at Priory. street Boys' School, in aid of the St. Peter's Sunday School Funds. The chair was taken by Mr. J. B- Arthur, J.P., Elm Lodge. The Rev. W. Glynfab Williams, Dinas Cross Rectory, Pem., adjudicated the recitations and music; accompanists, the Misses Olive Davies, Priory-street, and. Marjorie Rogers, Nott s-square; while the duties of secretarv were Very ably discharged by Mr. James Davies, Priory- street. Awards:—Solo, boys- and: girls under 8: 1. Gwvneth Bartlett; 2. Molly Rogers. Solo, boys over 8 and under 11: 1, Lloyd' Davies. Solo, girls over 8 and under 11: 1, Annie Johns; 2, May Ed- wards. Solo, boys over 11 and under 14: 1. David Bartlett. Solo, girls over 11 and under 14: 1, Myrtle Lloyd; 2, Lena Davies. Solo, girls over 14 and under 16: 1, Edith Davies. Quartette (un. accompanied): Divided betwen Cor ey Plwyf (St. Peter's) and Cor yr Aelwyd (St. John's) Double quartette, "Hark, hark, my Soul": 1, "r'il<»rims" (St. Peter's). Tenor or bass solo: Divided between Rev. E. D. Aldred Williams and Mr. Dan Bartlett. Pianoforte solo, boys and girls under 12: 1, Mary Jory; 2, May Jones. Pianoforte eolo, boys and girls under 16: 1, Bessie Evans; 2, Nancv Richards. Recitatin, boys and girls under 8: 1, Noreen Han- cock; 2, Acquilla Lloyd. Recitation, boys and gir over 8 and under 11: 1. May Edwards; 2nd, Hilda Lewis. Recitation, boys and girls over 11 and under 15: 1, Myrtle Lloyd; 2, Sarah Williams, Recitation, over 15: Divided between Dorothv Dayles and Alice Davies. The singing- of "GoJ Savf; the King brought a pleasant eveninsr to a close. °