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"SIR GAEfiFYRDDIN" IN LONDON PLEASANT RE-UNION. The annual dinner of members of tilt Cuxmartht-n- sbire Society in London, which was held at the Criterion Restaurant on Trmrsday in last week, offered furtner evidence of tHe strenuous activity and the well-being of Carmarthenshire Welshmen whose lot it is, fortunately or otherwise-fortunately it must be-to live and make a living in London. There was a full attendance oi guests of-both sexes, all apparently in top form and seemingly delighteu at any excuse (to say nothing of a good dinner) to meet and talk about the dear old county. The gathering, was an enjoyable one, and success- ful enough to justify the two honorary secretaries feeling pleased with the result of their organisation. Those gentlemen were Mr. T. B. Evans (a Tery busy commercial man in London, brother of Mr. D. R. Evans, who is owner of a number of large provision shope and chairman of last year s dinner), and Mr. T. B. Stephens, son of Mr. E. Stephens, The Grove, Llanstcphan. who owns a large drapery establishment in Stoke Newington, and who, we were glad to observe, is looking well after his recent vieit to the Continent. It was the general opinion among the guests that the speakers this time were an improvement upon those of last year. but that there was still room for further improvement, judged by the standard of good after dinner speaking. We do not think we shall be offering any offence to the Welsh M.P.s if we suggest that the programme of this dinner would do better if the list of M.P.s' speeches were short- ened. The members would probably be only too glad to be relieved of what must at this season of the year, with Parliament sitting, be an unwelcome responsibility and would welcome the opportunity of meeting their friends at dinner as listeners. On the other hand there must be a number of young speakers from Carmarthenshire who cou-d give adequate expression to the sentiments of "uch a gathering and perhaps do so in the true after- dinner spirit. As an example of the latter we commena Mr. Tom Hinds, the chairman of the dinner. He was easily the best speaker of the evening and carried out his duties with ease and confidence and in good taste. He committed the rare sin-in his case it was Fin-of extreme brevity; and it is to be hoped he will atone for this at future dinners of the Car- marthenshire Society. „ Of course there was good music, but not n<ar!v enough. One interesting feature of the programme was the singing of Mi Mvra Anthony, daughter of Mr. Anthony, of Cilveithy. who sang The Rosary with sincerity and charm and in a voice which promises to develop into f^mothing rea v good The other vocalists were Messrs. Dd_ Brazei. and Mr. D. Gwynne Davies. Mis* Wmme Stephens deserves special mention for her excellent rnicWmsr erf words composed for her by Dyfed -which are printed in our Welsh columns, and set to t:1 tune of Bechgvn Cymru." Another special item on the prograrnmew^a solo very beautifully played on the viola by Mr. R. Jeremv, son of Mr. Jeremy. Laugharne. Mr Jeremy as is well-known in the county, has already reached a high position in the Metropolis as a violinist. Mr. David Richards, one of the most accomplished of Welsh accompanists, was at the piano. V The principal guests at the dinner were Sir Stafford Howard and Lady Howard, and the follow- ing list gives the nam** ol otners wtio attended an r*omegc^, the part of Wales from which thei hailed:—Sir Stafford and Lacly Howard, x Miss Lloyd George; Sir '^ent Evans, Mr.. and 11,« John Hind.^ Davies Mr Idns Davies; Air. and Mrs l.leweuyn Williams; Mr. Ellis Davi, M.P. Dr. Lynn Thomas, CB • Mr Tom Parry. M.P Mr. and Mr,. Uja Jones Mr and Mrs. D. R. Evans Llanpumpsaint, Miss Channon; Mr. Milner Jones idvputv-hainn^u Quarter Sessions and Recorder of ^rm*rthtn)^ Bonnell Howell. Llanelly; Alderman Dd James Davies (deputy-mayor, ^aneUyU Willi is Jones, Llanelly: Mr. xitnry i i T inii11 v \f r Huszli Howell, ictona- TJ 'tli'elly M1. D^vid B^ell, LlaneUy .Mr. \lfred Davies, Llanarthney; Mr. and Mrs wen MoSn. Cross Inn; Mr. Rowland R^. Mr^J. Hills Jones, Brechfa; Mr. R. D. Hughes; Mr. \\il- Ham Hughes Mr. and Mrs. L. B Brown Llanelly; Mr. D. J. Williams; Mr. J. A. J one, Llandovery; Mr J H. Spence, Mr. A. K. Marshall. Miss Herns- ley Mr. Montague Jones, Mr. Idris Jonts.. Mr. j7m Evans. Llanpumpsaint: Mr. and Mrs. Ed* in Evans Mr. Lazelles. Mr. J. T. Davie*. M.ss Mr Hugh Roberts, Newcastle-Emlyn; Mr. and M D Thomas. Llandilo; Miss Mary Davies Llan- dilo) • Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Waters; Mr. J- B. Stephens Llanstephan: Mis* Winnie Stephens. Llan- »n"Trt W. Mr. Mr Everett Evans: Miss Harrison: Mist, N Wi Sms LlLdovery Mr. Cook Dsv.es; Messrs. Evans and Davves. Ferryside; Mr. and Mrs. Ex on Evans Mr. Gronwv Owen, M.A. Mr and Mr-. J. I Walters. St. Clears; Mr. Mr. Ewart Harris, Carmarthen: Miss Fleda Har ries: Nurse Anthony. I Kilveirhy; )iIi" Myra Anthonv, Kilveithy: Mr. Gwfnne D.vjm. lorg- side: Mr. and Mrs. J. Jay Evans. Lampeter Mr. Harrv Williams. Rhydargaeau: Mr. Evan Griffiths, Pontyeates; Mr. and Mrs. D. Greville. Pontyberem; Mr. Greville, Ponty.berem: Mr. J. Owpn; Mi Steadman: Mr. E. Evans: Mr. Guvnos Elliot. Car- marthen; Mr. and Mrs. X. H. Thomas. Brvnam- man: Mr. and Mrs. John Lpwi, Man, New- eastle-Emlvn; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Llewellyn: Dr. Emrys Jones: Mr. John Thomas; Mr. and Mrs Morris Jenkins: Mr. E. 1. Llewellyn: Mr. Celt Rdwards: Mr. Rees; Mr. and Mrs. Ben, Jones. Conwil; Mr. and Mrs. Colletto Jones: Mr. and Mrs. Skeat^: Mr. George Roeers: Mr. J. W. Picton. Conwil; Mr. J. T, Lloyd: Miss K. Field Mr. George Harries; Mr. Percy Way: Mr. 1. Howell: Mr. D. Howell; Mr. Dan. Richards. Carmarthen: Mr. W. H. Evans. Talley; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans. Llanddaroe: Miss H. Evans. Conwil; Rev. Thomas Phillips, Siloh. LIandovery: Miss E. ChalWi Mis? I \inslie: Mr. Jack Thomas Miss K. Th^nvts; Mr. md Mrs. E. Phillips. Whitland: Mr. H aro'd E. Phil'ir>s; Mr. Thomas. WhiVand: Mis* Thomas: Miss Emilv Thomas: Miss Witham Mr. Roberts: Dr. and Mrs. J. H. K. Griffiths. Kidwelly: Dr. and Mrs. An Simon, Kidwelly: Miss Anthonv. Kid- wpllv-, Miss E. Anthonv. Kidwelly: Mr. Brynmor Apthonv, Kidwellv: Mr. Douglas Anthony. Kid- wellv- Miss L. WiHim., Llandilo; M. Davie«; M-. T-(i .Tone, Mr. "nel vlr", Merlin Momn: Mrs. Rhvs Lewis: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Evans: Mr. sncl Mrs. D, J. Morsran Mr. and Mr.. A. BrioWhMr. "no Mrs. W. Hutrh: M-. W. F. Dav les. 321. Earls CVinrt-road: Mr. PhiJm Mr. PhOm Walter: Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Pritchards: Mr. nnd Mr?. D Richards Mr -T. W. Evins Mr. -»nd Mr«. r-vrus Evans. Pontvberem: Mr. and Mr«. J. N;n(\ilq Tewi.. "Rankvfelin: Mr. and Mr-. Howe: Miss Salt. Ahertillerv: Miss Knoyle. Carmarthen; Mr. and Mr*. C. P. Hinds: Mr. Carver Lewis. St. aoars: Mr. Edgar Thomas, Talog; Mr. 0. ChTP, Ca-rmajthen; Mr. Allen Evans, Llanelly; Mr. J. R. Evans, Ferryside; Mr. R. W. Thomas, St. Clears; Mr. Walter Thointu; Mr. Fred James, Kidwelly; Mr. M. Thomas; Mr. Ryland Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Williams, Llanstephan; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thomas, Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong; Mr. D. O. Williams, Llandovery; Mr. Llew. Davies; Mr. Lewis Giles (editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURXAL), Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans, Carmarthen. The stewards were:—Mr. J. Arthur Jones. Mr. E. Phillips; Mr. W. E. Davies, Mr. Nicholas Lewis; Mr. J. B. Stephens, Dr. Bonnell Howell, Mr. John Lewis. After the reception, dinner was served at 7.30 p.m. and the following was the menu printed this time in French and not Welsh:-Hor-s d' oeuvree varies; consomme Prince de Galles, creme Chantilly; filets de sole Florentine; ris de Veau aux Pointes d'Asperges; selle de pre-sale a la broche; haricots verts, pommes rissolees; poulet en cassarole, salado pouding souffle Victoria; Combo Criterion, frian- deses; dessert; cafe. After the toasts of the King and the otlv r loyal toasts had been honoured. The Chairman proposed that of Sir Gaer- fyrddin and in doing so S<L" that it was the toast of the evening—(hear, hear)—and no one could have proposed it with feelings of more sincerity and admiration for their native county than he (applause). He would not make any extravagant claim for that county, but it was true that in all Welsh histo y and in every movement having its root in nation- ality the county had taken a foremost part; and the men of Carmarthenshire were noted, not only for their services to the county, but to Wales (ap- plause). In honouring the memory of those men it would be an incentive to us to do our duty co the county and the nation (applause). They must not lose sight of the larger and greater interests that belonged to Wa!es in general, and ho hoped Carmar- then people would always work for the true national spirit, and give evidence to the world that they were a living witness of an undying nationality (applause!. In conclusion the Chairman read a telegram of good from the Carmarthen men of Cardiff. Mr. Evan Griffiths having replied, The Chairman gave the toast of Success to the New Carmarthenshire Society." remarking that hitherto it had been little more than a dinin°- society but that now it intended to be of tome practical use to the county, especially in bell) men from Carmarthenshire who deserved help and hea°r)Were S° f< rruriato ilf*' others (hear, In responding Mr. Llewelyn Williams, M.P., said they were proud of their county a^ul the traditions which connected Carmarthen with the vanguard of Welsh progress and Welsh nationalism for the last i°r ei&ht hundred years, but that was not enough. Instead of living on the past, they ought to do something to show they were worthy suc- cessors of the great men of tne past. Everyone in in ^ek to do everything possible to help in anj national movement. fW r°hTl "H'n?'• M P subnii*ted the toast of of Sir St ff TKlV:mg °f the hl«h qualities ?or him HT'!ud and th° CO,,nt^ admiration rL„ *1 0ht0ry<H[ that >t was a characteristic of the W Tf ;tuhad Ae POWer of hear and^hte^r C°Unti<,S l° (h°ar- R'a^tht^ ?°Warlin S?*P°»<linS, «'k! he was P-ad that the Carmarthenshire members were Car- marfTienshire men. During his life he had Wn ^thng nearer to Wales. His official duties brought him there, and finally oireumstances over which he had no control took him to I.laneHv (loud Ztr) He found very able business men'at Llanel'v Ro ^ved rhe Welsh hng,a.ge a.id the W He bved the Welsh poople for their warm-hea^Y- ij i lon? 35 h:i<1 1)ealth ftren-th he ^ould devote it to the service of Carmarthenshire. i^ady Howard was culled upon for a sneech <he ^aid the only credit she could take was h,vi,r- brought a really good Englishman into Wale, ,nfl wasTs3- 7^ W that her husband was as good as a Welshman flnu.ohter and cheers, M? tL? nWen' "'The Visitor,- proposed bv Mr piijln- v« t> M Pr an(l responded to bv no, IK 4M-T- and Tho Chairman." pro- Hinds. °S aml r< pHed t0 by Mr' T*

llahnomnotes e ?nJ^<?Sdal M ia8t UL"k a very successful eisteddfcid was held ot Bethel, near Pontyberem. Ihe adjudicators were: Mr. David Henry \C Pontyberem, and the Rev. Ben. Morn, PontybereIll. The prize in the children's choirs was taken by Five WisOther notable successes were:-Open recita- tion. Miss Alice James, trougeily. who was the first out of 18. Children's re citation Master Harold 1. Owens, Llwydcoed-fawr, was the first out of 17 competitors Mr. Tom Beynon, took a share of the r-r^L!°r S^,°' h,S ,co winn^r being Mr. J. Griffiths, Tumble. The quartette w.is won by the Llannon village quartette. A meeting was held in Tabernacle, Cross Hand, last week to select a drama for performance. n lh? Tumble (Baptist) occupied th? pulpit at Tabernacle, Cross Hands, on Sunday. It is rumoured that improvements are contem- plated in connection with the postal service. The authorities are considering the advisability of bringing up the mails in a motor-car. If thus comes about, we would be likely to have an earlier morn- ing delivery. and two deliveries and collections for aU parts of the parish. The^ Rev. D. J. Morgan, M.A., curate of \l! Saints Llanelly, who has been presented with the living of IJannon, in succession to the Rev. Evan Thomas, M.A., commences his duties this week. The Church lovers of Tumble are very active at present with Esther, the beauti- ful Queen." It is to be rendered n Tumble this week, and in Pontyberem next week. It is hoped a substantial uddition will result towards the funds of the New Church, which will be commenced shortly. Over £ 1.000 are already in hand. It is said that the locale of the proposed new school in the Gorslas district has not been fixed, though the committee met the district last Wednes- day week. Like other important questions, there were two sides here, one party advocated the school fixed near Waunddewi. The opposite side wanted to have it nearer Oaatell-y-rhingyll, near Constant. A census of the children is to be taken with a view of deciding which side will relieve Penygroes to the greater extent.

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1 LAOGHABNE NOTES Despite the weather conditions, and the incon- spicuous notice of a public meeting to consider a testimonial to the Rev. F. A. Thomas, B.A., on his preferment to the living of Port Eynon, a goodly number assembled in the Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, the 11th inst., for that purpose. Mr. Dempster was voted to the chair. The proceedings throughout were most enthusiastic, and it was unani- mously resolved that a testimonial be presented to Mr. Thomas, and that a fund be immediately estab- lished for that purpose. The following ladies and gentlemen have undertaken to collect in various dis- tricts :-Miises Huband, David (Corse), Lewis (Par- son Lays), Dempster, and Howell, who are chiefly responsible for the town; and Messrs. David James (Westmead) and David Evans (Rectory Farm) for Brook and Llansadyrnen respectively. Although the date of Mr. Thomas's departure is not definitely fixed, it is certain that he will not be amongst us for many more weeks, therefore we feel that much has to be done in a short timd. Mr. Dempster, J.P., OC, has undertaken the hon treasurership, whilst the secretarial duties are being carried out by Mr R. H. Tyler. A meeting of the Town's Improvement Committee was held in the Town Hall on Thursday last, Mr. Dalton presiding. The chief business was to receive bills. These affected the three funds controlled by the General Committee, Reading Room, Sub-Com- mittee. and the Billiard Sub-Committee. A small Finance Committee, consisting of the Rev. J. R. Phillips, Mes.-rs. Jalton. Dempster and Griffith, was appointed to allocate the various itlins and expenses and report at a meeting to be held before the annual meeting. During the year, several sub-committees had been appointed for various purposes, but it is in- tended that these shall cease to exist at the expira- tion of the committee's year. It was reported that the membership of the Reading Rooms was in- creasing, and that the takings of the billiard table were very satisfactory. The meeting voted its thanks to the kind subscribers and guarantors, by whose means the table was secured. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. There is no doubt that the provision of a billiard table has been much appreciated by the young men of Laugharne and the district. This is very evident from the difficulty which one has to secure a game any evening of the week. The "slate" is always well stocked with names, and one is fortunate to secure a seat before his turn to play, if he is not an early visitor. This "waiting-time" his its charm, however, for the numerous, good-natured, and good- humoured criticisms of the good and bad shots, are often interesting and certainly amusing. Some of the youngsters-if I may call them, and yet I am thoroughly sincere—play a remarkably good game. and this has been accomplished with the limited opportunities which a three-quarter table in a room none too large. One wonders whether the billiard committee will be allowed to continue, for they have done excellent work. What do you say to a full size table, ye honourable men of the B.C.? But what about accommodation?

CARMARTHEN & DISTRICT TEACHERS The annual general meeting of the above Associa- tion was held at Quay-streec Council School on Saturday morning, when the chair was taken by Miss Rees, Priory-street School. The attendance was very satisfactory, considering the inclement weather Tne secretary (Mr. W. H. Mitchell, Ferryside), in his reply, stated there was an increase in the mem- bership, the present number constituting a record. A vote of confidence in the K. e. T. and the policy adopted by them in Hereford was unanimously passed, and the assurance given that moral and MR. G. H. THOMAS (New President) financial support would be given to those teachers out on strike. The chief business of the meeting was the election of officers, which resulted as follows:— President of the Associa- tion, Mr. G. H. Thomas, Llanfihangel-ar-arth Non- provided School; vice- president, Mr. J. Davies, Tremoilet; secretary and treasurer, Mr. W. H. Mitchell; Press cor- respondent and examina- tion board secretary. Mr. W J. Lewis, Pentre- poeth; Parliamentary correspondents, Messrs. D. Maurice Jones and J. W. Lewis, Llan- ddarog. The officers nominated for election on the Council of the County Association were: Vice-president, Mr. Evans, St. Clears; secretary, Mr. W. J. Price, Felinfoel; treasurer, Mr. D. Thomas, Kid- welly while Messrs. G. H. Thomas, J Davies, and the Secretary were appointed delegates to represent the Association at conference. THE RURAL TEACHER, The President, in opening, referred to the state of unrest existing in the teaching profession, and the part played by the small rural school in the educa- tional system of this country. The main features of the average rural school were dealt with, and the need for more suitable buildings, better lighting, and heating, sufficient and efficient assistance, and more liberal salaries, was emphasized. The staff of the small rural school was stated to be. in most cases, head-teacher and one supplementary teacher, for children of all ages betweent 3-14 years, the head- teacher taking five or six classes, and the assistant two or three classes. The difficulties of organisation, when these conditions existed, were pointed out, and the claim for better treatment from the Government, with regard to special grants in respect of these small schools, which exist in large numbers, there being about 11.000 out of a total of 32,234 schools for England and Wales, or about 37 per cent. There are in Carmarthenshire 114 schools of less than 100 scholars, or 62 per cent. of the total number of-choolsin the county. These form part of a national system of education, and the work of the teachers is part of a national service. which calls for better recognition from those responsible for the education of the young. The relationship with the managers, in some case- is not what might be desired, and occasionally the lack of sympathy on their part is to be deplored The attitude of the vicar, who is usually the correspondent and chairman of non-pro- vided schools, is often in direct opposition to the teacher. In the appointment of assistants, the head- teacher. although he is responsible for the welfare of the school, is ignored, as is very often the case with other matters affecting the school. The introduction of one type of school might tend to remedy many of the difficulties experienced at present by the rural teacher, and the payment of a super-grant in respect of small schools would relieve much of the financial strain, which is a great factor in the apparently parsimonious treatment meted out at present to the small rural school. The promised Education Bill will, it is hoped, give due consideration to this branch of the National Educational System which at present is urgently in need of-(al Increased Grants; (b) Better Staffing and (c) Better Salaries. -0

CRIBYN FUXEBAL.—On Wednesday last the mortal remains of Mr. Evan Evans. Mae.ffvnon. were laid to rest at Ystrad Parish Church. In the house a short service was conducted by the Rev. B. Carolan Davies. Tyngwndwn. while at the church and grave- side the Rev. R. D. Davies. vicar, officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. Evans. Maesttynon (mother). Miss Nellie Evans, Pensarnfawr, Cribvu (sister): Mr. David Pvvans, Bristol House. Ci ibyn (brother): Mr. Jenkin Evans. MaesyffyHon (brother); Mr. Thomas Evans, Pensarnfawr (brother): Mr. .John Evans, Maesffynon (brother*. The deceased was 20 years of age. and murh sympathy is extended to the family.

TWM 'BARELS NOTES TO MEI INGLISH FIFRENDS. The Town Cownsil of Carmarthun is a wunnerffwl bodi. At the last mitill the jipsis was wlIrry a lot of them. I dont now wat the jips was dooing bekos thei was onli speek in hints. Sum of the mimbers was ffor chuck them owt bei the skruff, but the Rivrent Ffwler Mils was not leikd that. He was sijest to lern mannurs to thtm. WeI, a skool cwd be med to lern them, but it wood tek a blwming gwd skwlin to nock sum sens intw ther nuts abowt the things the Town Cownsil set abowt. Wei, then -i I I agen, Dun Williams has been an dun it. Ffansi Dun kicking up a row abowt ther miwsik, but ther pprraps Dun was think thei was keep a steddvod an that the jips was owt of tiwn. Enihow that was a pwr tiwn ffor a gwd singur leik Dun to sing. Wei, the thing was ajurnd ffor a bit, so the jips are reit ffor a spel agen. 0 yes, the bobbis of the ffer sitti of Murddin has had a teini bit mor dibs, but Twm cant see wher the Town Cownsil liv, In Carganshir thei get neerli as mutch, and living far ffrom a town, but ther purraps the Town Cownsil dont bileev in givin a lot of dibs to the pwr dabs. 0 yes, bei the wei, how mutch munni is ther in the dibs-box for penshuns? Iff there is not inuff wher dus the dibs cum ffrom. Twm was go ffor- a strol to Ferri-seid wan dei. The road was go, and Twm offkors, past Pensarn an the junkshon wher the steshonmastur hoo grows thos luvli sweet pees liv. Then I was land in i neis nles with a sein abuv the dor cald the Blak Lion. The nem was olreit but the lion was nearli ded, he was onli jist aleiv on the sein. Off kors Twm had to get sum throat liwbrikant lieor an gwd stuff it was too. The lanlord was a veri deesent ol boi. Gwd speeker. The best wei to trei a speeker is to now iff he nows when to stop. The Blak lanlord new. I had sum neis bit of ffun heer Sum ffar- murs was toking abowt the ffarmurs miting an the buttur ffaktri. Wan was sei that his wejen was not leik the buttur ffaktri bekos she cood not cheet ffor to hav a niw hat. Sel a kow then missis, and tel the boss she was ded. Wei, afftur getin the throt in good condishon Twm was go bei the britti jurch of Seint An and bei a skool to Niw In. Twm was not kol this teim at Niw In ffor the throt oil was onli niw in. Then he was cum up to Uplans pub and heer he was heer of sum bike an lamp who was steeld by sumbodi. The hownds ar on the trak of the lamp so I sippos ther wil be sum leit soon,—in the lamp an on the bisnes. I was get sumthin to eet at the Uplan Arms. Lots of peepis ther, but I ha* not got mutch teim now to tel viw wat their was sei. I wil sei nekst week. Ffrom ther I was go to Ferrl-seid an yiw wil see agen wat Twm is think of this britti litl pies. Dab yiws dibs ffor the peper in teim an yiw shal see

KIDWELLY NOTES There has just been placed in St. Marv's Parish Church by Dr. T. R. Griffiths and the Misses Gri- ffith, Henblas, a handsome lectern of carved English oak, in memory of their sister, the late Miss Annie C. Griffiths, whose death occurred last year. The lec- tern is, in matrial and design, in harmony with the pulpit, and both are in keeping with the interior of the ancient fane. The pillar is faced with the figure of an angel holding an open book, on one page of which is carved "The Gospel of St. John." and on the other the verse "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." A silver plate bears the following inscription :.To the loved memory of Annie Clemen- tina Griffiths. Kidwellv, who died March Scxviii, MCMXIII. This lectern was given by her brother, Dr. T R. Griffiths, and her sisters, M. A. and K. A. Griffiths, MCMXIII. The lectern, which was dedicated by the Rev. D. Ambrose Jones, M.A., vicar, on Sunday last, is a fitting memorial to the late Miss Griffiths, who was an ardent Church- worker, and one of the most devoted and zealous members of the Church at Kidwelly. Yesterday was the last day for nominations for the office of elective auditors for th. borough, two of whom are required. If there is a contest polling will take place on Monday, the 2nd prox. On Friday last, the death oocurred, at her home in Lady-street, of Mrs. M. Jones, wife of Mr. Richard Jones, collier (and daughter of Mr. DanielAnthonv, near the Lamb and Flag Inn), at the early age of 22 years. The deceased, who had been ailing for six months, is survived by her husband and one little child( The funeral took place on Tuesday last at Horeb C.M., Mynyddygarreg, there being a very large attendance. The Rev. D .Geler Owen was the officiating minister. On Tuesday in this week, at Pleasant View. Pen- dre, Mr, Harry Duff, a native of Carmarthen, and employed as colliery labourer, died, aged 2 years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. A literary meeting was held at Gwendraeth (Ind.) Chapel on Tuesday evening, the 17th inst., when the Sunday soholars rendered a programme of recita- tions, etc!. The parents of a 16-year-old youth, named Archie Styles, of Newtown, Mynyddygarreg, are gravely concerned on account of his disappearance from home which he left on the 28th January, since which date nothing has been heard of him. He is of stout build, and nearly five feet in height. The hiii-i-oost of The Arlais, the residence of Mrs. Crawford, was raided on Wednesday night, the 14th ult., and eight valuable Buff Orpington hens were stolen. A reward of twenty shillings is being offered by Mr. Hamilton W. Crawford, solicitor, Kidwelly, for information which will lead to the conviction of the thieves

15.000 "FATHEAOED FOOLS" An extraordinary scene was witnessed at the monthly meeting: of the Abergele and Pensarn Urban District Council on Monday night in consequence of a reference made by Mr. W. P. Morris, the chairman, to the Nonconformist petition against the W elsh^ Church Bill. In an interview with a repre- sentative of a local newspaper, Mr. Morris described the petition as "the invention of the devil, blessed by the Bishop of St. Asaph, and believed in by fat- headed fools." Captain Hannah stated that he considered it was an insult to members of the council that their chair- man should say such a thing. The Chairman protested that he did not make the statement in his official capacity. He said that if they were going to have a fight he woud dlhgfitoeh? they were going to have a fight he would fight to the end. "1 will not attend another meeting while you are chairman," said Captain Hannah, "I will not de- mean myself." "And I will not," said another member. "Do you call the Nonconformists who signed the petition fatheaded fwls?" asked Mr. Perkins. "I do emphatically,' 'replied the Chairman. "Then there are 15,000 of them in this diocese." said Mr. Perkins "Granted that," said the Chairman. Seven members of the Council who are Church- men then left the room. and only nine remained until the end of the meeting. ON

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at Maenllwyd Arms, and on Friday, the 27th inst., at Plough and Harrow; each day at 11 Am. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day, the 23rd inst., at Gelly Cross Roads, and on Thursday, the 26th inst., at Castle Howel; each day at 10.30 a.m Mr. Lewes' Harriers will meet on Taesday, the 24th ins^ at Tryalmawr, at 11 a.m. The Tivyside Foxhounds will meet on Monday, the 23rd inst., at The Workhouse, Newcastle-Emlyn, and on Thursday, the 26th inst., at Pontcych; each day at 11 a.m.

LLANDIL8 BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, under the presidency of the Rev. J Alban Davies, chairman. THE HOUSE. The Master reported the number of inmates to be 66, against 73 corresponding date last year. Vag- rants relieved for the fortnight 88, against 175 corresponding period last year. The Rev. D. Row- lands had conducted service at the House. The Treasurer's report showed a balance in favour of the Board of £ 1,376 6s. 4d. THE PROPOED NEW OFFICE. Mr. Herbert's estimate for alterations at and the furnishing of the avings Bank for its conversion into officers, etc., was received. It was referred to a committee. The Clerk said they had agreed to pay £1,20 for the Savings Bank, and algo £ 1.200 for the Work- boiisp. and under the contract they were bound to complete on the 31st of March. So they really had very little time. He should like the- Board to pa." a resolution to apply for sanction to borrow tho necessary money for the purchase of both places. It was decided to apply for a loan of £ 2,400. THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL. A letter was read from Mr. J. M. Davies, Frood- vale, objecting strongly to the disposal works in con- nection with the sewage placed above the bridge After much discussion, the Chairman ruled that it had been decided to hold a consultation once more with Mr. Drummond. THE INFIRMARY. Mr. a. D. W. Evans, Cardiff, whose tender for the erection of a new infirmary had been accepted, wrote asking when the contract would be ready to commence, as he wanted to make arrangements re- garding other works in hand. It was decided that ilhe Clerk should write to the contractor stating that a definite reply would be sent that day fortnight. RLRAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Rural District Council was held later. The Chairman(Mr. Wm Williams, J.P.) pre- Bided IMPENDING LAW SUIT AT PENYGROES. A communication from the Local Government Board enclosing correspondence between this Coun- cil and a firm of solicitors at Cirmarthen. respecting a house at Penygroes, and asking for the observa- tion of this Council on the matter. The Clerk said he believed there was a law suit pending between the builder and a man at Peny- groes, and they were anxious to get the certificate of the surveyor. This house was built over 12 months ago. and was passed by the Council' sur- veyor, and he was now, the Clerk believed, pre- pared to say it was a well built house and in good order. He did not see that they had nay right to interfere between these two gentlemen who were engaged in legal proceedings with regard to the house. It was decided that the Clerk writ.. in reply that the Council were satisfied and did not wish to inter- fere in the matter.

ABERGWILI JOTTINGS (By "Merlin" Most people in the parish were thunderstruck to hear that "Twm 'Barels" had paid a visit to the dis- trict. He threw down his pack on White Mill Bridge, and while plying his trade he amassed some very interesting information, which was duly re- corded in the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL. It is quite within the range of possibility that this modern Clvbses may come again on one of his surprise visits, and so it behoves all the inhabitants to keep to their best behaviour, for "Twm," in spite of his imbibing propensities, loves fair play, and his motto, "Play the Game," has struck terror into the hearts of many wrong-doers. Last week that extensive and fertile portion of the Vale of Towy lying around Abergwili was inun- dated with a high flood which remained over the ground for a period of four day. The scene formed an imposing picture, for to all appearances the vale, where only a few days previous cattle had been grazing, resembled a vast lake with hedgerows here and there peeping above the wat4,r, while beautiful Cystanog Hill supplied a picturesque back. ground. The farmers, although they never welcome a flood, do not resent one at this time of the year as it is believed that the continuous floods-for they have appeared for time immemorial have contributed in a remarkable degree towards fertilising the soil. The many friends of Miss M. Richards, of High- street, Abergwili, will learn with regret that she has been confined to the house for the last few weeks. It is hoped that she will have a speedy recovery, and be with us once again • MRS. H. HARRIES, ABERGWILI, one of the oldest inhabitants of the village, who celebrated her 87th birthday on the 1st inst.

LLANSTEPHAN NOTES The high tiues of last week are, "with one excep- tion during this year, and so tar inc Grecn has remained intact from the ra\ages of Davy Jones in his fury. Though aided by a wind up to a certain point, at the crucial moment it veered to a contrary direction, which thus prevented any over- flowing which greatly expected. Perhaps this narrow escape will help to remind the residents to stand firmly a.gainst any carting ot .stones from the immediate front, for the next similar may not end so favourable. A visit to the Green reveais tht. completion of one tennis pikh. being the first instalment promised by the committee entrusted with the work. So far it is a step to cater for the visitors which has not been touched upon previously, but a paying return for the labour invested so well as keen appreciation by those for whom it is intended is an undoubted cer- tainty in the season. If unable to actively support tlw movement in any way by money, labour, or musical support, a little loss snarling and threats of active opposition by the few would be very much more to their credit ond to that of the fashionable seaside resort it.-elf. The concerts announced by the Improvement Com- mittee of the Green to be held next Friday, 26th in., promises to be a most enjoyable affair, quite out of the ordinary run of sueh gatherings. A glance at the programme reveals attractive and novel items by the Llanstephan Concert Party, who are busy rehearsing selections from the popular favourites, i^loroflora, "Belle of New York," Toreador, and The Earl and the Girl,' the music of which is still new to the majority of the district. A most enjoyable evening is anticipated.

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RHYDLEWIS PLOUGHING MATCH.—Held on Tuesday in a field kindly lent by Mr. D. James Bowen, Gwernantissaf. Eighteen ploughs entered the field and the work done was the best seen for many a year. President, Mr. W. R. Jones, Dyffrynceri, Rhydlewis; judges, Messrs. Timothy Thomas, Penarwel, and E. G. Davies, Hafod, Llandugwydd; secretory, Mr. Owen Evans, R.S.S., Brongest; treasurer, Mr. B. M. Evans, Troedyraur; timekeeper, Mr. J. Jones, Pen- bedw. Extra champion class: 1, divided between D. Griffiths, Blatmcerdin: D. Davies, Gorse, Cilrhedyn. and J. Evans, Gyfeile, Llandyssul; 2nd, Dd. J. Jones, Ddolwen, Cilrhedyn. Champion class: 1, E. Rees, Penbeilybaich, Llandyfriog; 2, Johnny Davies, Blaennanthir, Cilrhedyn; 3, D. Evans, Bargoel. General class: 1, J. Davies, Bank, Llandyfriog; ?. Sam Evans, Gelli; 3, J. Jones, Crymant. Second general: 1, W. Jones. Ffynonfair; 2, J. Jam^s. Penarfawr; 3, Dan. Williams, Rbydlewim. Spec;-d prizes: Silver medal for best "back': E. Rees, Benbeilybach. Best back in the 2nd General Class: W. Jones, Ffynonfair. Best "back" in the General Class: J. Davies, Bank. Best off-side: D. Jones, Ffoayrhendj. Best scratch: D. Griffiths, Blaencerdin. First to complete scratch: D. Jones, Ffosyrhendy. First to complete scratch: D. Jones, Rhydlewis. Beat helper: Johnny Griffiths, Blaen- gwenllan. Befõt "in and out": J. James, Penir- n. fawr. Best paid of horses: 1, Johnny Davies. Blaen nanthir; 2. Wm. Jones, Ffynonfair. Befit match, d pair do.: Johnny Daviee. Best groomed paid Jo. Dd. Davies, Gorse. The horses were judged by Mi-. Evans, Ffynonllefrith. Cross Inn, and Mr. Parry, Nantymawr, Llangranog.

ABERAYRON On Wednesday, February 4th, a meeting of the above Board was held, when there were present Mr. David Jones. Bryn, Cribyn (chairmarj; J. M. Jones, Cileennin Captain Rees, New Quay: Messrs. John Evans, Nantygwndu; Rees Williams, Cwm- tydc Mill; Edward Jones, Pontfaen; Mrs. Bennett Jones, Panteg; Mr. Joshua Lewis, faairi, Cyd- plwyf; Evan Lewis, Soar; Mr. B. T. Thomas, Llan- arth; E. R. Evans, Llanbadarn; Mr. Stephen James, Mydroilyn; Mr. E. J. Price, Morfa Mawr, and Mrs. Jones, Roseland. Llansantffraed; together with the Clerk, Mr. B C. Jonos, and Dr John Davies, Medical Officer of Health. The Clerk real a letter from the Asylum, Carmar. then, reporting that one David Evans a native of Merthyr had died at their Institution, and that his family had paid all the funeral expenses. A letter was received from the Aberystwyth In- firmary asking them as a Board to send a repres- entative to their annual meeting, and asking for their contributions. Mr. Price. Llanon, asked if they as a Board were entitled to send a patient there? He was informed thflt they could send one in-door patient for one month. It was decided that the Board should con- tribute towards five tickets for the Infirmary, so ihat they should send three in-door patients up. It was proposed and seconded that Mr. Price, Llanon, should represent the Board. The Master reported that he took one Albert King, a tramp, who refused to comply with the regulations, before the magistrates. He was sen- tenced to 14 days' hard labour. The Medical Officer brought the case of one John Evans, Peniel Lane, Aberayron, who, in his opinion could work occasionally, but it was decided to con- tinue the allowance given him. Tho Relieving Officer reported a case. of one pauper from Llanfihangel who had died, and that her brother had paid the funeral expenses. The offioer further stated that there was some -furniture after her, together with some poultry, and it was decided that the brother should get the furniture, and the poultry should go to Davies, Cefnystrad, for their trouble. Mr. E. R. Evans, Trcfeglwvs. said that they as a Board should be more careful about these matters, as many people came forward to claim what was left after relatives, when they had not contributed any- thing towards their support.

BRECHFA MARWOLAETH.—Yn foreu cyn toriad y wawr dydd Mercher. y 4ydd cvfisol, yr ehedodd ysbryd y chwacr anwyl hon fvd heb nos na thoriad gwawr, ond tragywyddol cl-iydd. Ni fu yr un wraig fyw bywyd mwy diwyd. caredig. a pharchus, yn y gymydogaeth hon na Mrs. Sarah Jones. Pantycefn. Yma y cafodd ei geni a'i mhagti, ac yma y hu fyw nes cyrhaodd ei deuddeg mlwydn a thrigain. pryd y cafodd ei galw adref oddiwrth ei gwaith at ei gwobr. heb ond ychvdig o gystudd ac ychydig o ymdroch yn yr awr ddiweddaf. Teimlai fod ei diwrnod gwaith ar ben. a ohyhyd ao y gallodd siarad, cynghorai ei phlant i ofalu am fod yn ffvddlon gyda gwaith yr Arglwydd, ac ymdrechu rhodio yn ol traed yr Iesu, ac yn en- wedig bod yn dirion o hen wr eu tad—cydmar anwyl ei bywyd am tua haner can' mlynedd, ac bellach heb fod ymhell iawn o swn y pedwar ugain mlynedd. ac er yn eiddil a gwan mynodd weini a'i ddwylaw ei hun ar ei gydmares anwyl bvd y diwedd. Yr 1 oedd Mrs. Jones yn fam i deulu lluosog o bIant- nifer o honynt wedi ei rhagflaenu i'r gladdfa: eto gadawodd chwech o feibion a dwv o ferohed i alaru ar ei hot. Yr oedd Mrs. Jones wedi bod yn aelod selog a ffyddlon iawn yn Ealwvs Brechfa ar hyil ei hoes, a bvdd bwlch mawr ar ei hoi yn v pwasan- aethau. yr Ysgol Sul. a'r cyfarfodydd wythnosol. Hawdd canfod ar odydd ei hangladd y Linn can- Jynol. fod Mrs. Sarah Jones, Pantycefen, yn hynoci barchus vmhell ac yn agos. obleirid daeth tvrfa fawr ynghyd, er gwaethaf bin annymunol, i dalu y gymwynas olaf iddi. Yr oedd yr eglwvs yn orlawn a nifer mawr o'r tu allan o ddiffyg lie o"r tu fewn. Gweinyddwvd gan y Rheithor. y Parch. T. Jones, a thestyn ei bregeth yn yr Eglwys oedd, "-All a vmdrechais ymdrech deir. mi a orphenais fy ngyrfa, mi a gedwais y ffydd Cysured yr Arc- lwvdd y plant a'r perthvnasau oil, ac yn enwedig yr hen dad, Mr. David Jones, yr hwn mewn henaint a phenllwydni. a gwaeledd iecbyd, svdd wedi cael ei adael yn bur amddifad. Priodol y gall ofe ddywedyd—'Dal fi Arglwvdd. dal fi ronyn ni raid i Ti'n nal i'n hir." etc.

SYNOD IMN MARWOLAETH—Dydd Sadwrn, Chwefror Tfed, bu farw Evan James, Graig Villa, Plwyf Lianarth, wedi cyrhaecki yr oedran togi o 93. Ni ohafodd gystudd maith, ond bu yn hynod o drwm y dyddiau diweddaf y bu fyw. Ffermwr ydoedd o ran ei alwed- iga.eth, a bu yn weithiwr diwyd drwy et oes. Perthynai o ran ei arferion, a'i Jdull o fyw, i'r ben oes, ao yr oedd yn wrthun ganddo glywed am un newydd-deb aar yr hen ddull "Codi yn iereu, a neillduo yn gynar," oedd ei arwyddair ef, a thrwy ddilyn y rheol euraidd hon cafodd ieohyd tukwnt i'r cyffredin drwy ei oes. Fel ffermwr oredai mewn caloh adom fel sylweddau angenrheidiol i lwyddiant amaethyddol, a bu yn hynod o ffodua drwy ei oea. Yr oodd wedi neillduo er'a rhai blynyddau wa.ith y fferm ao yn preswylio gyda'i briod, yr hon sydd wedi ei gadael yn unig, mewn ty oedd wedi adeil- adu iddynt ill dau yn Graig Villa. Magodd nifer o blant, yr oil o ba rai sydd mewn oed ao mewn sefyllfaoedd anrhydeddus yn yr ardal hon ac yn y gweithfaoedd. Dydd lau oymerodd yr angtadd le pryd y daeth tyrfa luosog ynghyd i Jalu iddo y [gymwynas olaf. Gwasanaethwyd yn y ty gan y Parchn. D. Jones (C.), Bryn, a Jt Morgans, B.A ficer Llansilio. Yma, hefyd, y bu'r bregeth, gan fod Mrs. James yn analluog i fvned gyda'r cynkebrwng. Claddwyd yn mynwent Sant Maro. Gwenlli. lie y gwasanaethwyd eto gan y Parch. J. Morgans. Heddwch i'w lwch hyd ganiad yr udgorn.

PENBOYB ERCOF AM DDIACON DA.—Trefnwyd Proedfa hwyr- ol y Sul diweddaf yn Siloh (A.), Abordar, i fod yn wasanaeth er cof am y brawd ieuanc rhagorol Mr. Samuel Davies, 4, Prospect Place, Trecynon- | Brodor ydoedd yr ymadawedig o blwyf Penboyr I canys yn mis Ebrill, 1891; y symudodd ei rieni a'r I teulu o Plygyrhiw, ger Cwmpengraig, i Aberdar, I gan wneyd eu cartr^f crefyddol yn yr Eglwys Anni- j bynol a enwyd. Bu farw em cyfaill didwyll yn M sydyn dydd lau, lonawr 29ain, gan adael gweddw a ■ dau o blant—mab a merch—yn gystal a mam, dau i frawd, a phum' chwaer mewn galar dwys ar ei ol. i Er iddo gael ei dori lawr yn gynar, ao efe ond 32 1 mlwydd oed, yr oedd wedi profi ei hun yn frawd tra ■ defnyddiol gyda phethau tymhorol yn gystal ag yn ■ ngwinllan ei Arglwydd,—nid oedd yn ail i neb fel ■ glowr, ac yr oedd yn y rheng flaenaf yn myddin yr 9 lesu. Nid oeddem yn synu i weled y fath dorf barch- us wedi troi allan i'w gynhebrwng, tystiolaeth pawb oedd na welwyd angladd Iluosocach a pharchusach yn Abordar er's blynyddau. Daeth cynulleidfa fawr hefyd yn nghyd nos Sul, yn cynwys Uuaws o berthynasau, yn gystal a chydnabod a chymydogion gyda'r frawdoliaeth yn Siloh yn rhyfeddol o gryno, er dangos ei pharch i igoffadwriaeth yr ymadaw- edig, heblaw dadgan eu cydymdeimlad a'r galar- wvr. Seiliodd y gweinidog ei bregeth ar y geiriau "Efe oedd ganwyll yn llosgi ac yn goleuo." Sylwodd yn ystod ei ymadroddion cymwysiadol achysurlawn na fu ein hanwyl frawd yr un fel byth er adeg Di- wygiad 1904-5, gyda'i grediniaeth ddiysigog, i Samuel Davies deimlo dylanwadau y Pwerau Mawr yn ys- gwyd ei holl fodolaeth yr adeg fythgofiadwy hono, oblegid byth er hyny teimlem ,nad oedd digon ganddo i'w wneyd yn myd crefydd a thros ei Geidwad. Bu yn ddiaoon ym- roddgar yn yr eglwys am wyth mlynedd, yn ysgrifenydd gofalus a manwl o'r Bane Cynilo, yn gystal a thrysorfa y tylodion, yr oodd ym athraw gwir lwvddianus yn yr Y sgol Sul, ao yr oedd yn cymeryd rhan flaenllaw yn nglyn a'r ddrama sydd yn awr ar waith gan bobl ieuaino yr eglwys. Can- wyd yn ystod y oyfarfod rai o hoff emynau yr ym- adawedig, a chwareuodd yr organydd y "Dead March in Saul." Ar ddiwedd y gwasanaeth dywed- odd pob un o'r diaconiaid ychydig eiriau yn dadgan gwerthfawredd o hono, yn gystal a hiraeth ar ei ol, ac ar gais un o honynt canwyd un o donau y Di- wygiad diweddaf. Ar hyn cododd chwaer mewn teimladau drylliog ao offrymodd un o'r gweddiau angherddolaf a glywsom erioed ar ran y weddw a'r plant, heb anghofio yr hen fam a'r perthynasau yn eu trallod mawr.

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