The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE PARLIAMENTARY MACHINE THE GOVERNMENT'S "TIME-KEEPER." FAILS TO PREVENT DIMINISHED MAJORITIES. (By "Junius.") House of Commons, Westminster. SAVED BY THE IRISH. On Monday night the Welsh Church Bill Amend- ment to the Address was rejected by only 62, which was 40 below the full strength. Moreover, had it not been for the help of the Nationalists, the Govern- ment would have been defeated. Sixty-seven Nationalists saved the situation. It is quite true that Gladstone did some of his biggest things with much smaller majorities, but his total strength was smaller upon those occasions, and certainly he would have used impressive language to his whips if at any time he had been "let down" so badly as Mr. Asquith has been during the last few days. There is good reason for saying that Mr. Redmond has caused his displeasure to be known, for whilst it may be quite helpful to him at this jucture to be in a position to prove how much the Government owes to his assistance, he cannot ignore the moral effect of small majorities in the country. A PRECARIOUS SITUATION. One week has been enough to reveal the instability I of the general political situation. A leading Irish Nationalist told me on Monday that he did not be- lievo anything untoward was going to happen in Ulster or in Great Britain. The fact remains, bow- ever, that the wohle political superstructure is so delicately poised that anything may happen at any moment. Calmness in Belfast is a much more signi- ficent omen than a state of feverish excitement. It is the calm men who do things when action is neces- sary, and in this instance it looks a sif the calm men will in the end "win through." HEARD IN THE LOBBY. Interesting as were the debates on Home Rule in both Houses, the discussions in the lobby have been more informing. The debates were full dress affairs. In the lobby we have had. so to speak, our coats off. Mr. Asqu Itb's statement that he would not rule out the consideration of the exclusion of Ulster had a bombshell effect upon his own side. Several Cabinet Ministers, incredible as the statement may appear, did not know that their leader intended to go so far. They were amazed. Since then they have regained their equanimity, which rather sug- gests that eventually no firm offer of exclusion will be made. Lord Loreburn flew a kite in the House of Lords, but the general state of the atmosphere was so murky that it was not seen. Not for the first time has the ex-Lord Chancellor endeavoured to lift up the public eyes. The kite had the familiar out- line of "Home Rule within Home Rule." It was the ornamentation and the tail that attracted. The idea was to give Ulster a Minister in the Dublin Parliament, to give her also a special board of pat- ronage, an exceptionally large amount of autonomy, and the opportunity of deciding, after a term of years, whether she would come into the Irish system with completeness. Although he did not say so, it is a fact mat. the granting of a veto to Uster upon all matters affecting herself is bound up in the Government's scheme. WHY THE KITE WAS FLOWN. Of course, the tactical considerations prompting the flying of such a kite are obvious. It is not believed for an instant that Ulster will acquiesce in anything which takes her f. of fho nnrrmn f t. .L .& L..1'IA.77 VL t-,[Jtj British Parliament. Ministers are basing their cal- culations upon that fact, and they are apparently endeavouring so to arrange their dispositions as to outnanTv the Opposition with a display of seeming magnanimity. A Unionist member made this com- ment"Magnanimity in non-essentials is of no good. We don't want magnanimity of any sort." This attitude cannot be i.g-nored by the political pro- fits. It is being taken up by a large body of Unionist opinion in the constituencies, and Liberals are beginning to realise how much it means. -0

SOCIETY AND PERSONAL Mr. Mervyn Peel, Mrs. Peel and Miss Peel left Danvrallt Park on Monday, and are staying in Lon- don for a while. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Pryse-Rice, Llwynybrain. intend taking up their residence during bi, season in London Amongst others who were presented at the first Court of the season was Miss Harford, of Falcondale, who looked charming in her presentation dress. Everyone is glad to see Mr. Lewis Bishop back again in Llandilo recovered, we are glad to say, from his somewhat serious illness. His son. Mr. Jack Bishop, has taken up the Dvnevor &L-ency, and is likely to become a very popular agent. We are led to believe that several well-known motorists now approach Llandilo with great care since the police have become so active. Two cases were before the Bench on Saturday, and fines were imposed in each case. Mrs. Harold Grenwood. The Priory, Kidwelly, at- tended at the Mansion House on Wednesday, the 18th inst., given in honour of the attainment of her 21st birthday by Miss Queenie Bowater the eldest daughter of theLord Mayor of London (Sir F. Bansittart Bowater), who is Mrs. Grenwod's brother. We regret to hear that two well-known bachelors in this district have become rather nervous since certain notes in th-s column were published. We regret if, through anything that has appeared in this paper, we should have caused them any uneasiness. Mr. F. E. Alilner Jones, son of the Recorder of Carmarthen, was, in Wednesday's Gazette," pro- mated to the rank of captain in the Army Service Corps. Capt. Milner Jones was formerly a lieutenant in the Carmarthenshire Militia, and is now stationed at Hong Kong. The Oxford University Press has deputed the Rev. J. T. Evans, rector of Stow-on-the-Wold Glos, to write the Church Plate volume in the series dealing with '"Church Art in England." Mr. Evans is the leading authority on the subject, and his sixth county book, "The Church Plate of Cardiganshire," will be issued this year. Mrs. de Rutzen has been on a short visit to Aber- marlais Park. Together with Miss Peel, Danyrallt, and Miss Hunter, Abermarlais Park. During her stay she paid a visit to the Llansadwrn Reading Room, in which the trio take a keen interest. They have intimated their intention of presenting to the library a collection of suitable books. We hear from a reliable source in Llandilo that the Carmarthenshire Squadron of Yeomanry, under the command of Major Delme Davies-Evans, is to carry out a tactical scheme on Thursday, the 26th inst. The area of operations will be around Nant- igaredig. Col. Fryer, the Brigadier of the South Wales Mounted Brigade, will watch the manoeuvres ana, we are informed, give a lecture that evening. Hearty congratulations to the Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire (Col. H. Davies-Evans, of Highmead), who yesterday (Thursday) entered on his 73rd year' To mark the event Mrs. Davies-Evans invited" the workmen on the estate to dinner and gave gifts to them and to the children of the household staff. If hearty good wishes from the staff at Highmead neighbours and friends count, Col. Davies-E vans will live for many more long and happy years. The engagement is announced of Robert Barne- wall, eldest son of Mr. Thomas R. B. Elliot and grandson of Mr. R. H. and the Hon. Mrs. Elliot, of Clifton Park, Kelso, and Eleanor Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Williams-Drum- mond, of Portiscliffe, Carmarthenshire, and grand- daughter of the late Sir Andrew and Lady Louisa Agnew, of Lochnaw Castle, Wigtonshire. The mar- riage will take place in the autumn. The dance at Hafodneddyn, the seat of Mr. Dudley Williams-prummond. was a great success, and all enjoyed themselves very much. Quite a number of people turned up, in spite of the serious storm that was raging. Among others present were Mrs. Peel, of Taliaris, and party; Mrs. Hunter, of Abermarlais, and party; Mr. and Mrs. Delme Davies-Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Philipps, of Tregeyb; Miss Gulston; Miss Davies, of Froodvale; Mr. Herbert Long Price; Mr. Ned Long Price; Mr. Griffith Owen and Miss ^bergwlJi paIace; Mr. David Gwynne; Mr. W. S. G Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd-Harries; Mr. Mansel Lewis; and a house party, whioh consisted of the following :-Mr. and Mr. Dudley Drummond; Mr. Hugh Allen; Capt. Packe. of the Welsh Regi- ment; Miss Drummond; Miss Katherine Dlummond- Mr Joynson; Miss Devereux; Miss Leeke; Mr. Robin Elliot, of the Argyl and Sutherland High- landers. The dance at Mrs Hunter's (of Abermarlais). the following night, was also a great success. Mrs. Hun- ter, who i? now so well-known in the county, is a charming hostess, and most popular in the district.

m Empire Theatre BLUE STREET, CARMARTHEN. PROPRIETORS: PROPRIETORS: GRIFFITHS) PHILLIPS & BOLTON- RESIDENT MANAGER: HORACE W. BOLTON. Grand Programme of Pictures & Variety For week commencing MONDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY, 1914. DONT MISS THE EXCELLENT VARIETY TURNS. IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT OF- THE MUSICAL WARWICKS- A Magnificent Musical Turn—Introducing Xylophone, Turbaphone, Myrimba Bells, &c. C5 0 EXPENSIVE ENGAGEMENT OF -THE TWO ASHCROFTS — A High-class Comedy Duo, including Vocalism and Dancing. y 0 Star Picture for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, THE HAUNTED CASTLE, A Picture of absorbing interest and replete with exciting incidents. Star Picture for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, THE CALL, An exquisite dramatic production by the celebrated Vitagraph Co. AND MANY OTHER FINE DRAMATIC COMIC AND TRAVEL PICTURES WHO WILL MARRY MARY will be shewn at this Theatre shortly. TWICE NIGHTLY AT 7 and 9. Popular Prices 3d., 4d., 6d., and 9d. Ordinary Doors, 6.45 and 8.50. MATINEE SATURDAY, 2.30 p.m. FULL PROGRAMME—Children Id., 2d„ and 3d. Refinement, Cleanliness, and Originality a Speciality. Come and Keep Smiling. WEST WALES CHAIR EISTEDDFOD TO BE HELD AT -TREGARON- On AUGUST 5th, 1914. MALE VOICE COMPETITION 270 IN PRIZES. CHAIR POEM COMPETITION, £6 6d. Further particulars later or by application to the Secretaries. THE TELEPHOS SWITCH I No Matches or Tapers being needed. t DISTANCE ) GAS CONTROL. Efcf V J SAVES GAS. Saves Mantles j NO BY-PASS. I AS CONVENIENT AS 1 V ELECTRIC LIGHT. I I V^. J Full Particulars on Application, where a omplete Installation can be viewed at any time, from W. S. WILFORD, R.P.C. PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, Morley Street, Carmarthen Ln W. S. MORRIS, Wholesale Grocer, Flour 8* Seed Merchant, 25. BRIDGE STREET, CARMARTHEN, NaL Telephone, 50. Telegram, "Morris, Merchant, Carmarthen. —— SEND FOR PRICE LIST. Sales b)2 Huctlon PENWCH, ST. CLEARS. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Tma well-known and highly productive Free- hold Farm and Lands will be offered for SALE by AUCTION, at an early date. T. L. HARRIES, Auctioneer, Llandilo 800 HORSES. floo IN FRIZEa. NORTH WALES REPOSITORY. WREXHAM. FRANK LLOYD & Sons invite entries for their GREA3J MARCH SALES. March 18th—Pedigree Hackneys, Hunters, Harness Horses, Cobs and Ponies. Mardi 19th-HeaTy Draught Horsed. Two ltJ. Guinea Cups, and 25 fow best Paia. March 20th-Pedigree Shires, Lurry. Van and Young Horses. Champion Cup few best Shire. The Auctioneers hare numerous inquiries, and many large purchasers bavs intimated tbefx inten- tion of attending these s&Lea. Prize Lists and Entry Forma ready, Enten early. (2914 MARKET PLACE, CARMARTHEN. ——— THE ANNUAL SALE OF SHORTHORN BULLS Will be held at the above place on MONDAY, March 16th, 1914 (Fair Day), at 10.30 a.m. Entries positively close on WEDNESDAY, March 4th. Entry forms may be obtained of LLOYD & THOMAS, Auctioneers, Carmarthen. Sales by Huctlon SOUTH WALES, CARMARTHENSHIRE. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ivy Bwh Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, in March next, the valu- aole and most attractive Freehold Residential Estate, known M 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 room, garden, beautiful pleasure grounds, and wooo adjoining, also gardener's and coachman's .x>Uages, 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 with a south aspect overlooking the river, is close to the main road Carmarthen to Brecon, and vrithin 1i miles of Nantgaredig Railway Station. The garden and grounds can be kept up at very small expense. Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Carmarthen. GOGERDDAN NEAR ABERYSTWYTH. TOHN FRANCIS & SON are instructed by Sir 0 Edward Pryse. Bart., to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, at 11 p.m., on WEDXESDA Y. 18th March, 1914:- ItO PEDIGREE SHORTHORN COWS vV HEIFERS, and BULLS. HORSES, including Hunters, Colts. Cobs and Ponies. 31 Berkshire PIGS. 100 Tons of HAY. Assortment of Farm Implements, Machinery, Saddlery, Harness, Carriages. 2 MOTOR CARS. Catalogues and further particulars may be ob- tained of the Auctioneers, Carmarthen. OARMARTHENSHIRE. TOWNSHIP OF LAUGHARNE. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ivy Bush Royil Hotel, Carmarthen, at 2 p.m., 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 tfne Auctioneers, Carmarthen, or of Herbert George, Esq., Solicitor, Mountain Ask ALLTYGOG MANSION NANTGAREDIG. HN FRANCIS & SON have received instruc- tions to SELL by AUCTION at the above place, at the end of March, 1914, the Valuable Horses, Carriages, Harness, Furniture and other Effects. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF ABERGWILL Important Sale of a Valuable Freehold Farm and Small Holdings, in order to wind up an Estate. H/fESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION the end of MAY next, the undermentioned FREEHOLD FARM & SMALL HOLDINGS, situate in the Parish of Abergwili. viz.: The Freehold Farm, known as "MACHOLWS," containing 70 Acres or thereabouts; also the Free- hold Holdings, called "PENLLAINE" and "BRYN- AMLWG," comprising about 5 Acres and 5 Acres respectively. Detailed particulars will duly appear and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneers at their Offices. St. Mary Street. Carmarthen; of Messrs. Perry, Son and Richards, Solicitors, 126, Colmore Row, Birmingham; or of Messrs. Morris and Morris, Solicitor?, Quay Street, Carmarthen.

JBfrtbs—HDarfrages—2>eatbs BIRTH. JENKINS.—February 16th, at 7, Fountain Hall- terrace, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr. W. J. Jenkins (foreman, Jobbing Department, "lvelsbman" Office), of a daughter. DEATHS. DANIEL.—February 18th. at Belmont House, Parcmain-street. Carmarthen, Rachel, wife of Mr. John Daniel, aged 57 years. WILLIAMS -February 16th, at Trevaughan, near Carmarthen, Mrs. Phoebe Williams, aged 91 years.

Nonconformist Revolt Against the Welsh Bill. Both the debate and the division in the House of Commons last Monday afternoon on Welsh Dis- establishment were most instructive, and in both the opponents of the Government scored heavily. The subject was introduced by Mr. ORMSBY-GORE, who moved the following amendment: That, in view of the evidence of the growing hostility in the country to, and the absenoe of all enthusiasm in favour of, the Established Church {Wales) Bill, this measure should not be passed into law until its provisions have been submitted to the people either by means of a General Election or by a Referendum to the electors of England and Wales. Neither he nor SIR ARTHUR BOSCAWEN, who seconded the amendment, had any difficulty in showing the great and growing hostility in the country which the Bill excites and the absence of any enthusiasm for it. and they were justified therefore in claiming that the electors should have an opportunity of re,cordingotheir views on the Bill .before it was passed into law. The evidence direct and indirect, produced by the mover and seconder of the amendment was irresist- ible in its cumulative effect. There was indirect testimony in the fact that, with the exception of Mr. ASQUITH'S allusion in his speech at Leeds to the fact that Welsh Disestablishment would play a con- spicuous part in a General Election, no other Minister had referred to it in the numerous speeches they had made throughout the country during he recess. There was also the fact that, not only throughout the whole of last session but since the recess, meetings and demonstrations on the largest scale against the Bill bad been held, whilst there had been no attempt even in Wales itself to produce any enthusiasm in support of the measure. From this Mr. ORMSBY-GORE rightly deduced that the con- temptuous refusal of the Government to pay any attention to the uprising of public opinion against the Bill entirely nullified the assurances upon which alone the Parliament Act was passed-namely, that the two years' delay provided by the Act would be sufficient to prevent any measure becoming law under its provisions contrary to the wishes of a majority of the electors. Another effective thrust was made by pointing to the fact that but for the votes of the Irish Nationalists of last session the Bill would have been lost, and Mr. ORMSBY-GORE quoted no leas an authority than Mr. T. P. O'COTTNOR, the member for the Scotland Division of Liverpool. in support of his statement. This dis- tinguished member of the Irish Nationalist Party, in a letter to the Winnipeg Free Press of December 6th, admitted that when the Welsh Bill came before the House of Commons it did not excite a ripple among the working- classes, and if it had not been for the steady adhesion and splendid discipline and attendance of the Irish Nationalists, it would not have passed through the House of Commons." If the mover of the amendment had stopped here he would still have proved his case up to the hilt. but the fact of a petition to the Prime Minister against the Bill, signed by over 15.000 adult Non- conformists in the counties of Flint, Denbighshire. and Montgomeryshire, was crowning testimony to its injustice and consequent unpopularity. Mr. ORMSBY-GORE was fully justified in dwelling upon the character as well as numbers of this protest, for among the signatories were many ministers and deacons, and all the signatories were over the age of twenty-one. We have reason to believe that a similar protest by Nonconformists on an even larger scale will shortly be forthcoming from the other Welsh counties, and this will show that the Bill i being carried, not by the rank and file of the reli- gious denominations, but by politicians for their own purposes. The Government and their Welsh supporters were obviously surprised and disconcerted by this proof of the unpopularity of the Bill among Nonconform- ists in the Principality, and, as usual, fell back upon unworthy sneers and attempts to depreciate this remarkable memorial to Mr. ASQUITH. The Home Secretary had the hardihood to refer to it as the supposed petition from the 15,000 Nonconformists from certain counties in Wales," and presumably desired to suggest that the signatories were neither Liberals nor Nonconformists. The unusual delay on the part of the Prime Minister in replying to the request from the promotersof the petition to receive a deputation on the subject is apparently owing to a desire to examine and discredit the petition before- hand. Both the Home Secretary and SIR BRYNMOR JOKES, the leader of the Welsh Party, who spoke later in the debate, insisted that the political re- presentation of Wales at the present moment was conclusive on the .subject, and that there could be no appeal from the votes of the Welsh members. This drew from Mr. BALFOUR one of those luminous speeches which delight and impress the House. He pointed out that the suggestion that every measure which passes the House of Commons of the United Kingdom dealing with Wales should have the majority of Welsh people behind it was not Welsh patriotism, but Welsh separatism, and he went on to say that If it is to be the doctrine laid down in abso- lutely categorical terms by the hon. and learned gentleman as applying to all portions of the United Kingdom. I can hardly conceive why a Home Rule Bill should be passed at all. Appar- ently you may divide the United Kingdom up into fractions as you please, and then whatever the majority of representatives in any of the frac- tions decides is good for that fraction, is to be passed obediently without debate, without discus- sion, without criticism, by the remaining members of the House. That is an impossible doctrine. That is absolutely subversive of Parliamentary Government in any shape or form, and, if I may say so. it is a doctrine which is utterly inappli- cable. in my opinion, to any kind of measure. Mr. BALForR proceedpd to show how unjustly and absurdly the Parliament Act works in connection with this measure, and he concluded a speech which had raised the debate to a very high level by de- daring that Under cover of this Parliament Act, with the people not generally consulted, with their reason not in any true sense adequately appealed to, you (the Government) are really committing a crime, which once committed cannot be undone, and you are using the constitutional instrument you your- selves have forged to carry out a policy which I believo even the most devoted Welshman of the next generation will look back upon with deepest and most heartfelt regret. It is not surprising that the amendment was defeated by a majority far below that which the Government can command on normal occasions, and that once more on the Welsh Churoh question Mr. ASQUITH owes the continued life of his Administra- tion to the Irish Nationalist vote. The debate and division may well encourage Churchmen to redouble their efforts to defeat the Bill.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE RAINFALL RECORDS.—At Golden Grove Gardens. Feb. 11th, 1.33 inches; Feb. 12th, 0.57; Feb. 13th 1.19: iFeb. 14th, 0.87; Feb. l £ >rn, 0.85; Feb. loth' 0.03; Feb. 17th. 0.00; total, 4.84 inches. KNOCKED DOWN BY TAXI. \Vhilst crossing St. David s-square, Neath, on Tuesday evening a Car- marthen painter named Wm. Jones, 4, Priory-street, lodging at 5. Alexandra-street, Neath, was knocked down by a taxi-cab and rather badly injured. PERSONAL.—Mr. James Evans, formerly of Car- marthen, and brother of the Rev. Ben. Evans, has just passed the examination of the Bishop of Peter- borough held at the Trinity College, Cambridge, and has been appointed curate at Syston, Leicester. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—St. David's Day is to be cele- brated by special service in St. John's Church on Sunday and Monday, when the special preachers will be the Rev. Canon Camber Williams and the Rev. H. J. Stewart, vicar of Cockett. respectively. WELSH JOCKEY TO MARRY.—Mr. Jack Anthony, the well-known jockey who steered Glenside to vic- tory in the Grand National of 1911. is too become a benedict at the end of the jumping season. Mr. Anthony is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony, Llan- defeilog, Cilveithy. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.—Light pressure heating apparatus are now being installed in St. John's Church. It is hoped that the installtaion will greatly increase the comforts of the worshippers in this beautiful church. C.E.M.S.—A joint service of the St. Peter's and St. David's branches of the C.E.M.S. was held in St. Peter's Church on Sunday afternoon, when the Rev. D. Williams, of Morriston. delivered a singu- larly earnest and powerful address to a large and appreciative audience. LAWN* TENNIS CLUB.-At the annual meeting of the Carmarthen Lawn Tennis Club. Mr. E. Walter Rees (London and Provincial Bank) was elected cap- tain for the ensuing year, the Rev. Arthur Hughes. B.A., vice-captain, and Mr. Eric Evans (National Provincial Bank) secretary and treasurer. It was reported that several new members were enrolled during the year, and that the finances were in satis- factory state. It was decided to improve the courts. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY (ST. DAVID'S BRANCH).—At a meeting of this society on Monday evening last at the Model School, Mr. H. S. Holmes in the chair, Mr. J. Howell Davies gave an address the subject being "Our Senses." At the end of the address a discussion took place, the following taking part :—The Chairman, Rev. J. G. Jones and Mr. W. J. Matthews. A vote of thanks to the speaker was proposed by Mr. W. J. Matthews, and seconded w Mr. Walter Davies, Parcmain-street. Mr. J. Howell Davies thanking Mr. Holmes for presiding, which was endorsed by Mr. Trivett. MESSRS. JONES' ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.—An excel- lent practice of the above was held on Monday evening last at Mr. E. Colby Evans'. Guildhall- square, when nearly all the members were present. The two entr'actes from Rosamunde bv Franz Schu- bert were played very well, especially the second movement, which is very effective. Compositions by Tschaikowsky and J. Offenbach were also rendered in good style. SALE OF PROPERTY.—At Carmarthen on February 12 two freehold dwelling's in the boroucrh of Car- marthen wero offered by Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son. No. 19. Francis-terrace, rental E15 per annum, tenant paying rates and taxes, was sold to Mr. Evans. Richmond-terrace, for JB230. No. 20. Francis-terrace, WPS withdrawn at JB220. Messrs. Walters and Williams, Carmarthen, were the solici- tors. FLOOD q. -T)iiri n, the whole of the latter part, of last week the Towv heavily inundated its adiacent marshes and flowed even over the main roads be- tween Carmarthen and Pensarn, causing: great in- convenience, to pedestrians iroing to or leaving town. 0 Shppp were noticed in the river on Friday, evidently having been drowned higher up in the valley. With the cessation of the rin on Sunday evening, the overflow ebbed rapidly. TERRITORIAL BALL.—A T)rettyotiance was held at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday, February 12th, in connection with the Carmarthenshire Territorials, when over 130 sruests were present. The rooms were prettily decorated and dancing was kept tip until a late hour. Mr. T. S. Puddicombe presided at the piano, whilst Messrs. Jones' String Band also contributed music. The M.C.s were Major Delme Davies-Evans. Capt. John Francis, and Capt. J. F. de Rees. Much praise is due to the secretaries, Lieut. H. M. Green and Second Lieut. W. Phillips. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—Mrs. de Rees, Uchei- dir, gave an excellent tea to the scholars of Towy- side Mission Room on Thursday at 4 p.m. A large number partook of the excellent spread, and aft"r the tables were cleared a very successful entertain- ment was given by the scholars. Much credit is due to Mrs. Andrew Thomas, the superintendent, and her efficient helpers for the good work done in the school.. CARMARTHEN TEACHERS. The Rural teacher and his difficulties was the subject dealt with by the presidentelect (Mr. J. H. Thomas. Llanfihangel-ar. arth) at the annual meeting of the Carmarthen and District Teachers' Association. The following were appointed representatives to the Lowestoft Con- ference: Messrs. G. H. Thomas (prpsideniJ, J. Davies. Penrhne (vir^e-president), and W. H. Mit- chell. Ferrvside. Nominations of officers for the county association resulted :—Vice-president. Mr. D. 0. Evans. St. Clears: treasurer, Mr. D. Thomas: and secretary. Mr. W. J. Price. WELSH FIELD COMPANY-P.OYAL ENGINEERS.- Carmarthen Section.—Orders for the week ending February 28th, 1314:—Officer on duty, Capt. J. Francis: N.C.O. on duty, C.S.M. A. R. ia-vies; orderly corporal, Lance-Corpl. D. Rees: orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter A. Duckfield. Monday: Recruits' drill; 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Miniature range practioe; 7 p.m. Wednesday: Recruits' drill; 7.30 p.m. Friday: Miniature range practice; 7 p.m. Notice: A few vacancies exist for recruits mounted and dismounted.—(Signed) John Francis, Capt., Welsh Field Co., R.E. 4TH BATT. THE WELSH REGIMENT ("E" Com- paiiy).-Orders for the week ending Saturday, the 2)5th February, 1914 :-0fficers on duty, Lieut. W. L. Dudley; company orderlies, Sergt. J. T. Greenwood and Lance-Corpls. T. Yorke and J. Orman. Mon- day: Recruits' drill and bugle band practice; 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: College Half Company—company drill, 2.30 p.m. recruits' drill, 2.30 p.m. Wednes- day Recruits' 'drill and bugle band practice; 7.30 p.m. (Friday: Recruits' drill and bugle band prac- tice; 7.30 p.m.—By order. J. F. de Ree<rr Capt commanding E. Co. 4th Welsh Regiment, Carmar- then. PREFFR)IENT.-Tlie Rev. R. D. Rpes, L.D..cnrate- in-charge of Gorseinon Llandilo Talybont parish, has accepted the living of Cilcennin. Cardiganshire. In 1898 he was ordained priest. Leaving Rhymney in 1900. ho went to Llanllwch. Carmarthenshire, and was curate there for four years, during which time he was deputy-chaplain to the Carmarthen Asylum. In 1904 he went to Gorseinon, and has proved a very hard worker, both in the church and Sunday school. He has laboured incessantly for the Church of St. Catherine, which was dedicated last May. The reverend gentleman, who is a native of Velindre, Henllan, takes up his new duties next March. DEATH OF MRS. JOHN DANIEL.—It is our painful duty this woek to record the demise of Mrs. Rachel Daniel, wifo of Mr. John Daniel, Belmont, Parc- main-street, after a long and lingering illness, in her 57th year. Deceased was better known as Mrs. Daniel, Three Salmon, Water-street," where she re- sided for many years. Deoeased was a faithful member of St. David's Church, where her husband is a pattern and a noteworthy and exemplary parish warden. The parishioners of the parish, Welsh and English, greatly sympathise with Mr. Daniel in his bereavefent. The members of St. David's Church will greatly miss Mrs. Daniel, as she was almost foremost in overy big function connected with the Parish Church, such as stall-holder connected with the farmers' stall at the bazaars connected with the parish. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon nex at 2 p.m., for men only, at St. David's Church burial ground. Heddwch i'r llwch. TABERNACLE EISTEDDFOD.-On Tuesday night, the 17th inst., in connection with the Tabernacle Sunday School, an eisteddfod was held, which was very well attended. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Griffiths, and the adjudicators were:—Singing, Mr. J. J. Lewis; literary, Miss John; handwriting, Mr. W. J. Lewis. The accompanist was Mr. I. H. Ungoed Thomas. Awards:—Recitation for children under 14: 1st, Miss Rachel Davies; 2nd. Master Elwyn Richards. Solo for children under 14: 1st, Misa Annie Rees; 2nd, Miss Doris Davies. Piano- forte solo for children under 16: 1st, Master Archie Evans. Handwriting: 1st. divided between Mr. David Morgans and Master Archie Evans; 2nd, Master T. D. Thomas. Solo, Gweddi Mam"; Miss iFannie Williams: recitation. Miss Gwendoline Richards: soprano solo, Miss S. J. Owen contralto solo, Miss Mary Jones. Reading unpunctuated sentences: Miss Annie Davies. Quartette: Mr. Her- bert Rees and party. 0 ST. PETER'S BOYS' GUILD.-On Monday last at the usual weekly meeting of the Boys' Guild, Mr. Brunker delivered an exceedingly able and instruct- ive lecture on Insects and Plant Life in and around Carmarthen." Not only did the lecturer illustrate his lecture by exhibiting and explaining the different I varieties of plants and insects found in the district, but he drew attention to the great benefits to be gained both intellectually in the study and physically in the collecting of specimens. Moreover it took boys out into the country and made them cultivate the sense of observation fully. At the conclusion. on the proposition of Mr. T. A. Hancock, seconded by tho Rev. E. D. A. Williams, a very hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Brunker. Through the kindness of a few friends a substantial nucleus of a library now exists, and books are issued to the boys weekly. We understand that further contribu- tions of books would be greatly appreciated. EXCURSIONS.—The G. W.R. Co. announce cheap trips to London, Stoke, Pembroke Dock and Swan- sea during the coming week. Detailed particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. FOREIGN MISSIONS.—On Wednesday, the 18th inst., a meeting was held at St. David's Vicarage, Carmar- then. in connection with the Junior Clergy Mission- ary Association, the Rev. Aldrod Williams, B.A. (senior curate of St. Peter's) presiding. An inspiring address was given by the Rev David Walters, B.A., who has recently returned from Canada, on hia experience of Mission work in the province of Rogina. An interesting discussion followed, in which the Rev. E. Thomas, Llanegwad; Lewis Davies, Llangendeirne; Griffith Thomas. St. David's; B. Parry Thomas, St. Peter's; Principal Parry, and Lambert Rees, Llanddowror, took part. The clergy werp afterwards entertained to tea by Mrs. Griffith Thomas. FUNERAL. The mortal remains of the late Mrs. Thomas. The Lodge. Tanerdy, near Carmarthen, were laid to rest at the Llandyssul Parish Church- yard on February 9th. The officiating clergy were the Rev. B. Parry Griffiths (vicar of St. Peter's), at the house; the Rev. Aldred Williams (curate) at the graveside, the Rev. liar Edwards (curate of St. John's), and the Rev. E. D. Henry, Llandyssul. Amongst the chief mourners wereMr. Evan Thomas, The Lodge (husband); Mrs. Mary Fisher, Dunvant. near Swansea (daughter); Mrs. Rogers, Gowerton (daughter) Mrs. and Mr. L-avies, Woods- row, Carmarthen (daughter and son-in-law) Mrs. and Mr. Thomas, Tanerdy .(daughter and son-in-law); and others. Beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were sent by the following:—Miss Jenkins, Peny- morfa: Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Woods-row, Carmar- then Miss Hetty Thomas, Priory-street: and Mrs. Thomas, Tanerdy. The family wish to take this opportunity of thanking all who sympathised with them in their bereavement. EMPIRE THEATRE.—The opening of the Empire Theatre on Monday night proved a marked success. That it has already risen into popularity is clearly shown by the large and appreciative audiences which patronised it throughout the week. With such a splendid selection of pictures and variety turns, as was produced this week the management need not fear the lack of support. For the latter part of this week, The Son of the Sea," a thrilling drama, including several other pictures, will be shown. Also the two variety turns. Si Hicksman (Wales' greatest actor), who was cheered to the echo, and The Four Quebecs," For the first part of next week, the management have secured at a great ex- pense. The Musical Warwieks," a magnificent turn, and The two Ashcrofts," a high-class comedy, and including vocalism and dancing. The pictures throughout the week are:—"The Haunted Castle," a picture of absorbing interest and replete with exciting incidents. The Call," an exquisite drama- tic production by the Vitagraph Co. In the Malay Islands," a travel picture. "Twixt Love and Fire.' a oomedy; "Picturesque India," "Papa's Helping Hand," by the Nestor Company. The Waywood Sisters," a remarkable drama of which a family like- ness between twin sisters almost causes a tragedy. Several other pictures will be shown. It may be stated that an interesting film-" Who will marry Mary '—will be shown shortly. Parents should not fail to send their children to the matineo on Satur- day afternoon as the pictures are amusing and in- structive. ZIOX CHAPEL.—A very successful concert was held at the above chapel on Tuesday evening, the Rev. Arthur Hughes (pastor), presiding. The following is the programme:—Carol (sung by all the children); solo by Dorothy Kitlev; recitation by Bessie Morgan; quartette, Bessie Morgan, Flo John, Kathleen Bengough, May Williams; recitation by Nellie Chapman; solo by Delia Bengough; nursery rhyme by all the children dialogue by Bessie Mor- gan and Flo John; wand drill, Nellie Chapman. Myfanwy Richards, Phyllis Job and Dorothy and May Kitley (trained by Mr. Matthews); recitation by Bertie Morgan; solo by Violet Matthews; recita- tion by Euridioe Evans; solo, by Annie John; reci- tation by Alma Jones; trio, Clifford Jones, Clement Metcalfe and Emlyn Harries (trained by Mr. Matthews; recitation by Tom Job; chairman's speech: sketch by the children. THE RINK PICTURIIDP.DME.-The Rink 'Drome still maintains its reputation for providing superb pro- grammes for its patrons, who it is certain are well aware that they are invariably introduced to only first class fares. For the latter part of this week the following is the programme David Garrick." as adapted by the world-renowned author, Max Pemberton, and played by London's favourite actor and actress, Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terrias at the London Coliseum. Caste adapted from the world-famous play by T. W. Robertston, in two parts. Pathe Gazette." Gipsy Hat," Tweedle- dum, Jockey," and The Constable's Daughter." For the first part of the week beginning Monday, February 23rd, the pictures are: —Seligs great animal three-part feature drama, In the midst of the jungle," featuring Miss Kathlyn Williams as the girl without fear." Darkness and Dawn," a Nordisk three-part photo-play. One of the most powerful and artistically complete stories ever shown on the screen. Pathe Gazette," Pimple's Ivan- hoe," "Niagara." iPor further particulars see advertisement columns. CARMARTHEN UNIONISTS.—A smoking concert was heJd at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, on Tues- day last, when Mr. H. C. Bond, prospective unionist candidate for the Carmarthen Boroughs, presented Mr. Erne Davies with a cap upon his being a success- ful competitor in the billiard tournament held re- cently at the Club. Mr. Crossman presided. Mr. Bond and Mr. Woolley delivered some stirring re- marks, and it was announced that Capt. Prettyman had kindly consented to come to Carmarthen on March 3rd to speak at the Assembly Rooms. During the interval light refreshments were partaken of, the tables being presided over by a band of willing helpers. During the evening a musical programme was also gone through, the following taking part:- Violin solo, Mr. Victor Jones; songs, Mr. Willis Negus, Mr. P. L. Roberts, Mr. Ll. Arthur, Mr. Wheatley, Mr. W. D. Thomas and the Rev. Aldred Williams, and a mandoline solo by Mr. Leonard Crabb. At the close the Rev. Griffith Thomas pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Bond and Mr. Crossman, which was seconded by Mr. J. B. Arthur. The singing of the National Anthem terminated a very pleasant evening. CARMARTHEN GAS COIIPANY. -The annual meeting of the Carmarthen Gas Company was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Tuesday last, Mr. John Lewis presiding. The Chairman in moving mi the adoption of the report submitted the annual statement and report of the Carmarthen Gas Co. for the year ending December 31st, 1913, the directors are glad to inform you that it has worked out satis factorily, considering the difficulties we have had to contend with, advances in prices of coal and all other materials have been considerably compared with prices paid only a few years back. But with all these advances I have great pleasure to announce that the directors are in a position to recommend the usual dividend to the shareholders, viz., 7j per cent, on the ordinary shares and 7 per cent. on the new ordinary shares, with every prospect of recommend- ing the same dividend for the year 1914. The works have bee ncarried on in the most economical and efficient manner possible, and are kept in excellent state of repair. We have at the present time in use 581 ordinary meters, 560 slot meters and 674 cookers, which is an increase of ordinary meters 6, cookers 49, and slot meters 47 during the year. I am glad to say that the use of gas for heating and many other purposes is extending, and I feel sure that Carmar- then will do as other towns and use fires and water heaters much more freely. In this connection I may mention that an exhibition of gas cookers, water heaters, and other gas appliances has been arranged in Carmarthen, and will be held very shortly. We have sold 23,239,000 cubic feet of gas during the year, and have carbonised 2,493 tons of coal. The company has for some years attended to the wants of the consumers free of charge, if at any time burners, cookers, or fires do not give entire satis- faction; a note or postcard to the manager will en- sure prompt and efficient attention, as the directors feel that satisfied consumers are to the best interest of the shareholders. The directors very much regret the loss sustained by the company by the sudden death of their collector, Mr. Thos. Owen, who had acted in that capacity for 20 years, and who had fulfilled his duties to the entire satisfaction of the directors. On the recommendation of the directors a dividend of 7g per cent, per annum on the ordinary shares as declared on the year, and 7 per cent, per annum on the new ordinary shares of 1875 and 1886, an interim dividend ot the same rates having been paid.—The retiring directors, Messrs. A. Soppitt, W. Lloyd, and Evan Jones, were re-elected, and Mr. Harry Reeves was re-elected auditor.