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Carmarthen County SATURDAY, March 14th.—Before Mr. J. H. Thomas, Derry (in the chair), Mr. J. LI. Thomas. Gilfach Mr. Thos. Lewis, Brynglas; and Mr. D. T. Gilbert, Kidwelly. A serious accident which occurred at Carmarthen Bridge on January 23rd had a sequel when Roderick Morgan, Bryngwendraeth Villa, Pontyberem, was summoned for (li) driving a motor cycle to the danger of the public; (2) driving on the wrong side of the road, and (3) not sounding his horn.—It was stated that a small boy was thrown against the parapet of the bridge.—As two witnesses for the defence had not put in an appearance, the case was adjourned until next Saturday. Martin Higgins was charged with travelling with- out a ticket on the G.W. Railway.—'Fined 10s. George Williams, Ferryside, was charged with trespassing on the G.W.R.—Fined Is. Dd. Rees Davies was charged with being drunk and disorderly.—Fined 5s. and costs.

Llandilo SATURD^VY.— Befone Col. Lloyd, Mr. CLaud R. Davies, and Mr. John Picton. BILLIARD LICENCE. Mr. Strenatti, Rhosmaen-street, applied for the renewal of a billiard licence. Mr. T. George Wil- liams (Messrs. T. Geo. Williams and Hurley), Lian- dilo, appeared in support of the application, which was granted. LLWYNPARTRIDGE INN. Mr. T. H. Powell, solicitor, Llandilo, appeared in respect to the licence of the Llwynpartridge Inn. Mr. Powell said this house had been referred for compensation once and referred back here. The licence was granted provisionally for the pur- pose of compensation, the compensation authority not having refused compensation. I DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Daniel Lemoneigh, was charged with being drunic and disorderly. The Bench decided on this occasion to deal lightly with him. He would be fined 30s. inclusive. Next time he would be sent down. WITHOUT LIGHT. Wm. Phillips, Mount Pleasant, Capel Isaac, was, for having a carriage without lamps attached, fined 5s. an^Rc°^ IN CHARGE OF A HORSE. William Peregrine was charged by P.C. Phillips with being drunk in charge of a horse and cart. Defendant did not appear and an order for a warrant to be issued was made. BICYCLE WITHOUT LIGHT. Charged by P.C. Richard Davies with driving a bicycle without light Thomas Jones, Broad Oak, was fined 5s. and costs. DitvJNK AND L- ^DERLY. Henry Walker, New Park, Golden Grove, was charged by P.C. Jones with being drunk and dis- orderly. Defendant, who denied the offence, was fined 5s. and costs. A LIKE OFFENCE. Thomas Edwards. Chapel House, was charged by P.C. Wm. Jones with being drunk and disorderly. I He was fined 5s. and costs. P.C. Higgins charged Gerwyn Rowberry, Ffair- fach, with being drunk and disorderly at 11.15 p.m. on the 7th inst. near the railway bridge station. P.C. Higgins &aid he saw P.C. Jones and loin Edwards scuffling. Witness went on and caught hold of Edwards. As soon as he did so defendant threw the large stout bottle (produced) at his head. It hit him on the back of the head and witness had a swelling on that part on the following day. The bottle bounced over the wall into the field. Defendant,—It was bet..c en the shoulders the bottle hit him. Replying to the BOIKM, witness said that he was not in uniform at the C.IJK'. Inspector Jones—But he knew well enough that he w.is a constable. Defendant-I have seen him once. The Chairman said that defendant was very for- tunate that he was not on for murder after throw- ing a bottle like that at the witness. flFined JB1 and costs. MOTOR-CAR WITHOUT LIGHT. James Stephens was charged by P.C. Williams with driving a motor-car without a light. Defendant denied the offence. Witness added that the index on the identification plate wa. also not distinguishable. Defendant said that on the date under notice he had only just left Mr. Griffiths' garage in Bridge- street with the lamps lit and had only proceeded about 300 yards when he discovered that the lights had gone out. He had taken out some matches and was m the act of re-lighting, when the constaole came on. The constable said, Your light is out," anu witness replied, So I see, and I am going to light them. When'a person went through streets that were lighted it was difficult for him to perceive when the light at the tail-end went out. The Chairman pointed out that the witness had said in his evidence that the lamps were cold. Defendant—The tail-end is always cold on account of the draught. He said that Mr. Griffiths would bear him out that the lamps were lit when he left the garage. The case was then adjourned in order to enable him to call Mr. Griffiths. On the case being called on later defendant said that Mr. Griffiths was on his way back from Ammanforu and was expected back every minute. The Bench asked if he would like an adjournment to the next court to call him. Defendant replied in the negative. The Chairman intimated that they would deal with the case on its merits. Defendant was fined 10s. inclusive. MILK DElFICIENT IN BUTTER FAT. Daniel Lewis, Nantrhibo, Ffairfach, was charged with selling milk deficient in butter fat. Ordered to pay jol 18s. At the Police Court on Saturday. James Rees, Mysydd Farm, was fined Is. and costs for allowing cattle to stray on the highways.

MARRIED. On Monday last, at St. Peter's Church, in this town. by the Rev. W. H. Barker. Vicar, George Thomas, Esq.. Solicitor, to Elizabeth Dorothy, only daughter of Mr. John Daniel, Bookseller, both of the same place. DIED. On Tuesday night last. at Haverfordwest, Mrs. Williams, relict of the late Thomas Williams, Esq. of Popehill. Pembrokeshire, and maternal Aunt to Lord Kensington. Lately. J. Bowen, Esq., of Whitcchurch, near Cardigan.

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS CARMARTHEN "TWM 'BARELS" HAS BEEN AT HUl. The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the board-room of the Workhouse on Saturday, Mr. J. S. Williams, Tre- lech-ar-Bettws, presiding. There were also present: Messrs. Wm. Williams, Abergwili; John Williams, Abergwili; Thomas Davies, Abernant; John Evans, Conwil Elfet; John Jones, Conwil Elfet; James Lewis, Laugharne Parish; Dd. Stephens, Llanarth- ney; W. W. Thomas, Llandawke; Evan Bowen, Llandefeilog: M. W. Jenkins, Llanfihangel; Dd. Thomas, Llangain; John Lewis, Llangerxleirne; Llewellyn Morgan, Llanginning; Herbert Griffiths, Llangunnor; John Herbert, LlanUawddog; Richard Howells, Llanpumpsaint; M. James Evans, Mydrim; Richard Jeremy, Newchurch; Benjamin Salmon, St. Clears; John Jones, St. Ishmael; D. G. Bowen, Trelech-ar-Bettws; J. Williams Lewis, Llanddarog; D. T. Gilbert, Llangendeirne; Miss M. A. Thomas, St. Peter; Rev. A. Fuller Mills, St. Peter; Messrs. Thomas Williams, St. Peter; J. Patagonia Lewis, St. Peter; Thomas Thomas, St. Peter. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master in his report stated: I beg to submit my report for the fortnight ended the 13th inst. Sacred service was conducted in the house on Sun- day, March 1st, by the Rev. C. Whitfield, English Wesleyan Church, and on Sunday. 8th March, by Mr. D. Tudor James, Presbyterian School, on behalf of Elim Congregational Church. The Rev. Pancras Byrne C.P.. visited the sick on the 4th inst. On the 5th inst. the Rev. and Mrs. A. Fuller Mills visited the house and provided cake and pastries for tea for all the inmates and presented the institution with a pathephone. It is a. fine instrument and is fully enjoyed by the inmates. At 6.30 p.m. the same day a splendid concert was held in the Board-room, kindly arranged by Miss Mills, particulars of which appeared in ladt week's local newspapers. The number of inmates in the institution on the last day of the week was 77, against 68 for the corresponding period last year.. The number of casual paupers relieved during the fortnight was 109. against 140 for the corresponding- period last year. Periodicals were kindly given by Mr. TownsenJ, Brynteg." LLANSAINT AND CONSUMPTION. A letter was read from Dr. Bowen-Jones, the medical officer of health, in reply to an inquiry addressed to him by the guardians asking if he could give any suggestion as to why there is such a high rate of phthisis cases at Llansaint village. The doctor said the explanation was that the houses and cottages were small, dark and illventilated, and the men became infected with the seeds of tuberculosis. Once a house became infected it became a source of danger to the other inmates. Unless subjected to a thorough disinfection it was possible to entirely stamp out the disease from the village if every room occupied by a tuberculosis patient or in which a death from tuberculosis had occurred were fumigated with formaline gas. furniture and clothing disin- fected, the woodwork repainted and the ceiling scraped and re-coloured. He suggested that process be carried out. Mr. John .Jones, Perryside, said the curious thing was that it was usually men who were infected and not women. It was decided to refer the matter to the Rural District Council, the health authority, with a re- quest that they should inquire into the housing conditions in the village. THE PATHEPHONE. A vote of thanks was accorded to the Rev. Fuller Mills for having obtained the pathephone. Mr. Mills said that all the gu.ardians except three had subscribed, but he was sure they would sub- scribe again. He had also received 21 from Mrs. Rudman Saunders. Glanrhydw, and El from the Misses Williams, Gwynofidale. Mr. R. Jeremy renewed the question as to the advisability of keeping pigs to eat the fragments which are now being sold at 6d. per week. He said that he thought the buyer was having too much profit on the ratepayers. If a small household could keep a pig why could they not keep one. Mr. J. Patagonia Lewis said that the question was raised 10 years ago, and that they then failed to secure a suitable place for a pig-sty. It was decided to appoint a committee to look further into the matter. INCREASE OF SALARY. The Guardians considered the application for an increase of salary from the two relieving officers, Mr. John Evans, Conwil, and Mr. Charles Thomas, St. Clears. J. Evans said that he now received £ 15 less income than when he started, for he had in the meantime lost the school attendance officership. His present salary amounted to about 2102 per annum. Owing to their big districts they had to keep a horse and trap. They were the two worst-paid officers in the union. Rev. J. Herbert proposed an increase of J310 and Miss Thomas seconded. The Rev. Herbert's proposition was followed by a remark from a member-" Twm 'Barels has been at him. Mr. J. J. Bowen proposed an amendment, that they vote by ballot, whether they were for an in- crease or not. On being pit to the ballot, 17 voted against an increase and 15 for. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. Rev. Fuller Mills, referring to the question of contributing towards the District Nursing Associa- tion, said it was a very deserving case and he hoped the guardians would give a substantial sum. Mr. J. J. Bowen moved that they give JS5 to each parish; that would be 220 in all, and the Rev. (Fuller Mills seconded. Miss Thomas also supported it. It was decided to grant the above sum.

LLAMDIL0 At the fortnightly meeting of this Board held on Saturday last at the Board-room in the Workhouse, tho«e feresent were: Rev. J. Alban Davies (chair- man). *Mr. John Lewis (vice-chairman). Mrs. E. Roberts, an Messrs. J. L. Williams, J. Bevan, Caleb Thomas. J; Harries (Llansawel), J. Hum- phrevs. R. Stephens, Arthur Williams, Dan Jones, W. Hqpkin. Pritchard Davies. J. Morgan, Glyn Jenkins. D. W. Lewis, J. Richards, D. Davies, Gonner Harries. W. Roberts, W. Lewis. J. Thomas, Hy. Herbert. R. Powell, W. E. Richards, R. Matthews, Richard Thomas. Evan Davies. L. N. Powll. and W. Williams. The Master's report stated that the number of inmates in the house was 61, against 74 correspond- ing week last year. The vagrants in the fortnight numbered 140. against 171 corresponding fortnight last year. Services had been held by Mr. Robert Roberts on behalf of the Methodists: Rev. D. P. Roberts, B.A.. B.D.. Congregationalist; Rev. W. Davies. Ind. For the services of a workhouse boy Mr. Morris. New Park, and Mrs. Edwards. Llwynbedw. applied, It was agreed that both wene good places. Mr. J. Richards proposed that the one should have him who gave the highest wages. Mr. uomer Harries said he understood the boy wanted to go to Llwynbedw. Mr. Glyn Jenkins gave him a choice. A Member-Let him have the same wages as Mr. Evan Davies gives. Mr. Evan Dayies-You don't know exactly what he gives (laughter). Chairman—We ought to know. ~A Member—The minimum wage (more laughter). Mr. Davies-Will you bind them to the maximum? The Chairman said Mr. Evan Davies gave JS7 per annum. Mr. W. Roberts said JB7 10s. per annum was small enough. They would not get English boys at that. It was agreed that the salary be £ 7. It was decided to give the usual subscription of B5 for the current year to the Carmarthenshire Infir- mary. The Treasurer's report showed a balance due of L758 12s .9d. and a balance in hand of £ 3,856 i4s. 5d. The Clerk said he had drawn a cheque for the county treasurer for the Sum of £2,855 lis. 6d. for county rates. A report from the New Offices Committee was under consideration. It was explained by Mr. Hy. Herbert. They had met that morning, and had gone through every item. The report was adopted. It was resolved to confirm the instruction given at a meeting held on the 7th of June last, and that application be made to the Looal Government Board for sanction for a loan of £1.250 for the purchase of the Union Workhouse and lands held therewith. Tenders for the next quarter were dealt with. For coal that of Mr. Rhytherch Davies for Ammanford cobbles at 17s. per ton delivered was accepted. Meat, W. Stephens. Grove House; beef 8Jd. per lb., mutton 92(1. For butter and cheese the tender of Mrs. Davies, Pentrecwn, was accepted, the former at Is. 1. per lb. and the latter at 5d. For groceries the tender of Mr. D. Evans, Towy Stores, was accepted. Rural District Council Mr. W. Williams was in the chair. Mr. L. N. Powoll moved that the bye-laws be suspended. This was agreed to. Mr. Powell then moved that the resolutions passed with regard to the outlet of the Ffairfach drainage being above the bridge be rescinded. This was agreed to. A discussion took place with regard to the want of fencing at Llwydcoed-isaf, on the Salem Road. The Surveyor (Mr. Thomas) admitted it was in a dangerous state. He suggested wire fencing. The timber hai been cut down and in a few years there would be a fresh growth. Mr. John Thomas suggested they should write to the owner; Mr. Cyril Davies was agent. The Clerk said he would write at once to Mr. Cyril Davies. He believed he would do it. For the Llandebie water works extension tenders were under consideration. The estimate of Mr. Herbert was £ 1,100. The loan applied for was L750. The rest they would make up from the rates. The tenders were as follows:—Mr. Pritchard Davies, Llandilo, £ 1,133; W. John, plumber, Am- manford, £ 1,180; Edward Powell, £ 1,097; M. Han- nay, Swansea, J5955 lfls. 4d.; M. Clark, Herbert- street, Pontardawe, E925. Mr. Gomer Harries proposed they accept the lowest tender. Mr. J. L. Williams advocated giving it to Mr. W. John, who had done work for them. Mr. J. Richards held that that was no qualification. Mr. D. Davies said he would like to know some- thing about Clark. Mr. Gomer Harries said they could make en- quiries. It was agreed to accept the lowest providing the references were satisfactory, the matter being left to a few of the members to deal with. The Clerk named the bondsmen that Clark had given. Chairman—Provisionally he has the contract. W. Roberts ano W. Ambrose, two of the road labourers, sent in a well-worded application for an increase of wages from 3s. 9d. to 4s. a day. Mr. R. Matthews-Are they as good as their letter? It was agreed to give the advance asked for. Several other 'matters were considered.

LLANMON NOTES An eisteddfod was held in Tabor, Cross Hands, on Saturday evening. The Rev. B. O. Jones, pastor, presided. Owing to the eisteddfod at Mynyddy- oerrig the same evening, the attendance was small, and the competitors were not very numerous. Mr. John Cainwaring adjudicated on the music, and Mr. David Davies (Coedfab) on the recitations The chief winners were;- Bass solo: Messrs. George Thomas and B. Davies. Soprano: Miss S. J. Jenkins, Pen- twyn Cottage. Contralto: Ciss Gladys Roberts, Old Post Office. Solo for girls: Annie Cay Jones and A. Harris. Boys' solo: Dan J. Jones. Solo for chil- dren under 10: Olwen Lewis. Recitation, "Mr. Moody Alice James. Children's recitation: Annie M. Jones. Reading: Elsie Evans and Olwen Lewis. A meeting of the Cross Hands Public Hall Com mittee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. D. F. Davies presiding. It was resolved to purchase a billiard table. The accounts for the year were con- sidered and passed. Before the' meeting, the mem- bers of the committee inspected the new premises, and expressed satisfaction with the progress made during the last few weeks. St. David's Day was celebrated in Cross Hands by a lecture by the Rev. Dyfiiallt Owen, Carmarthen, at Tabernacle, Cefneithin. The subject was "March- ogion Arthur," The lecturer showed that he had thoroughly mastered his subject, and his lecture proved very interesting. The Rev. D. Harford Evans presided. The Felinfoel Dramatic Society postponed their visit to Cross Hands with Myfanwy," owing to deaths in the families of those taking part in the drama. The visit will be paid some time in April. A competitive meeting was held on Tuesday even- ing at Ebenezer Chapel, Tumble.

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Carmarthen Borough FRIDAY. March 13th (Special).—Before Mr. Thomas Davies (in the chair), Mr. Daniel Lewis and Mr. T. E. Brigstocke. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Joseph Devine, no fixed abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Morgan said that about 12.30 on Friday he saw defendant in Hall-street. He was drunk and causing a disturbance. Witness asked defendant several times to go away, but he refused, and threw down his coat, challenging the constable to a fight. With the assistance of P.C. Llewelyn he was taken to the police-station. Head Constable A. K. Mayall proved previous convictions. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. MONDAY, March 16th.—Before Mr. T. E. Brigstocke (in the chair). Mr: Walter Spurrell, Mr. Thos. Davies. Mr. J. B. Arthur. Mr. T. B. Davies and Mr. Daniel Lewis. CARMARTHEN COUPLE'S QUARREL. WIFE'S BLACK EYE. Mrs. Mary Davies, Moss-lane, Carmarthen, applied for a separation order against her husband on he ground of persistent cruelty. Mrs. Davies stated that on Sunday, the 8th March, her husband came to dinner about 5.30. He hit witness up against the cupboard and struck her with the poker, saying, r 11 hit you stiff." Witness said. You've done it this time," and defendant J replied, Do it to h-- with you." He then hit her up against the front door and struck her in the eye with his fist. Later she went to her brother-in- law's house in Mill-street, and her brother-in-law gave information to the police. Defendant—Didn't you aim plates at me?—No. P.C. Lodwick then gave evidonce, stating that on Sunday, 8th inst., he was called to Mill-street, and there saw Mrs. Davies sitting in a chair. She was in a nervous and collapsed state. She had a small cut on her check, a black eye, and her nose was also bleeding. Later witness saw the defendant on the Quay, and replying to a question by the constable, defendant said, Yes, I did give her a couple of clouts, but what else was I to do when she was throwing plates at me." Defendant giving evidence on oath said that on the day in question he went for a long walk, and having arrived home about 5.30, asked his wife for his dinner. Witness's brother then entered the house and asked for a piece of tart. Complainant refused to give it and swore at him. Witness then told her not to use such language towards a child. She then threw a plate at witness which caught him on the head. Witness then lost his temper and struck her in the eye with his fist. He threw a poker at Her, but it did not strike her. There are dis- turbances caused Frequently owing to his wife not leaving her father, who is residing with them. Wit- I ness further stated that he wanted his wife to live apart from her father. The Chairman stated that the Bench could not grant a separation order, as the evidence was not strong enough, and after the defendant had been severely admonished for assaulting his wife a fine of 10s. and costs was imposed.

TRIMSARAN NOTES Members of the Trimsaran Buffalo Lodge paid a regalia visit to their Cother Lodge at Ponty- berem on Tuesday evening last, the journey was made by motor-car. A fine welcome was accorded the visitors on their first visit to Pontyberem. Mr. W. J. Gumbleton, who was the Worthy Primo" for the evening, proved himself a very capable chair- man. The function was a complete success. The fishing season has started once again, and many of our local anglers took advantage of the first day, but with very little success. If the Board of Conservators took steps to stop the pollution that •comes down from the collieries in tne Gwendraeth Valley, no doubt the sport would greatly improve, as the water in the Gwendraeth Fawr from Pontyberem down to Commissioners Bridge is as black as ink. They see it fit to issue licences every year, but nothing is done to improve the angling in the Gwen- draeth Fawr. The cantata held at Sardis last Saturday proved a complete success. The place was packed to suffoca- ton. Trimsaranites are once more looking forward to an enjoyable evening, when the children of Tabernacle Chapel will perform the well-known -cantata, Baban Bethlehem," on the 28th of March, under the conductorship of Mr. T. Jenkins, A.V.C.M. The Male Voice Party are busy preparing for the eisteddfod to be held at Carway on the 21st of March. The attendance at the practices has not been up to expectation lately, owing to several of the members being also members of the choir at Sardis preparing for the cantata held last Saturday, but now the can- tata is over, we hope to see the party in a flourishing state once again. Members should make a special effort to attend to give our local musician, Mr. Walter Williams, A.C., a little encouragement, who is to adjudicate.

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LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH NOTES. Fihing. -The fishing seas-n has again commenced, and in spite of tne heavy auditions of the river I v r there have been some fairly rd catches. ifrom now the Teify wi!! be visited b • wielders of the rod in plenty, and their wi.sh is that the present season will be as successful as last, when there were splendid catcher of .both salmon and trout. Captain W. T. Brooks, Bagley Wood. Oxford, and friend have been staying at Llanfihangel Farm during the past week, but so far has not b ,en very lucky. Captain Brooks is an annual visitor, and we hope the river will be in better condition during the coming week, so that any visitors may be able to spend their time at the riverside with success. Steps are being taken to protect the dangerous part of the road near the station by an extension of the present wall. There have been several accidents at this spot, traps beinc" upset owing to the sudden drop from the rond, and the proposed improvement is of an urgent nature. The materival has been carted, but the work has not yet been commenced.

Begone Carmarthenshire Any information in the possession of our readers, or any comment respecting the various matters re- ferred to in these notes, will be welcomed by the Editor for publication. IFHOM THE CARMARTHEN JOURNAL," IFRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1814. The Right Hon. Lord Dynevor has appointed the Rev. Wm. Gwynno Davies, one of his Lord- ship's Domestic Chaplains; and the Lord Chan- celior has presented the same gentleman to the valuable living of St. Ishmael, in this county, vacant by the demise of the Late Rev. Miles Bassett. In the late list of superannuated Captains of the Royal Navy, we noticed the name of John Crymes, Esq., of Thornton Houso, near Milford, whose gallant conduct while Commander of his Mijesty1 s brig Observer, during the late American war, will long grace the naval annals of that pexiod. We have the pleasure to inform our readers, that the 6th of next month is the day fixed for launching tne new 74 gun-ship, the Rochfort, from his Majesty's dock yard, at Miltord. The new dock-yard forming at Pater Church, in the harbour of Milford, will be as large as any in the kingdom; tne .ground at present marked out for that purpose comprises nearly 100 acres. A seventy four, a frigate, and a sloop of war, wo have been informed, are ordered to be laid down immediately. Thursday se'nnight was held in the Guildhall of Bath, the Second Anniversary Meeting of the Bath Auxiliary Bible Society. The Meeting was numerously and very respectably attended. Major- General Sir William Cockburn, Bart., took the Chair. The proceedings of the last annual meet- ing, and the report of the Committee, were then read by the Secretaries. The report stated that, during the last twelvemonth, there had, according to the best discretion of tho Committee, been dis- tributed among the Subscribers, indigent Families, Sunday and daily Schools, and City Gaol of that place and its neighbourhood, 590 Bibles, and 1024 Testaments—making, with the number of books, issued during the preceding, a total of 1175 Bibles and Testaments—making, with the number of books 2055 Testaments. Much as had thus been effected towards the important objects of the Society, ample room, it was stated, (independent of the general and foreign purposes of the Institution to which this is subsidiary) is still left for further exertions; and an appeal was particularly and respectfully made to the continued liberality of the subscribers and the public. The meeting, which was a truly interesting one, was greatly indebted to the Rev. Mr. Biddulph, and the Rev. Mr. Roberts, of Bristol, who honoured it with their attendance, and with the very able and eloquent expression of their sentiments. Confession of Murder.—Monmouth, March 9.— About twenty seven years ago, the body of a young woman, named Mary Pritchard, was found in a Mill-pond in the neighbourhood of Longton, Herefordshire, with many marks of violence thereon, and a Coroner's Jury being summoned, after a patient investigation, delivered a verdict of Wilful Murder. The deceased had for some time lived servant with Mr. Gilbert, of Clodocli, and two young men, John Davis and James Jones, being her intimate acquaintance, suspicion fell upon them, and they were in consequence appre- hended. Jones having formerly lived at Mr. Gil- bert's with her as a fellow-servant, and being Known to be her lover, the public opinion that he was the perpetrator was very strongly expressed; but his mistress (Mrs. Hopkins, of Irelandor), swearing that he was in her house all the evening, that he went to bed before her, and that he did not rise till after she was up; and this being corroborated by a boy who swore that he slept with him, he was discharged. Davies also proved his innocence. Some time after this Jones committed a rape on a child, and fearing a prosecution, he left that neighbourhood, to reside in Monmouthshire, when he married; his wife is dead and he is in the de- cline of life. Being at length very ill, he sent a few days since for the Rev. Mr. Sayce, of Trel- liok, to whom he made a full confession of the murder. He acknowledged that he retired to rest with the boy before his mistress went to bed; that when he thought all the family were asleep, (having previously appointed to meet the unhappy girl, who was pregnant by him), he stole out of the house, committed the horrid deed, and re- turned to his bed without disturbing any one, having been but a few minutes absent. He still lives, but very little hopes are entertained of his recovery. His present residence is on Penrith Common, near the Hargoed, about three miles from Monmouth. CARMARTHEN TREATRICALS. Cumberland's dramatic 'chef d'oeuvre,' the ele- gant sentimental comedy of The West Indian," was, on Monday night last performed at our Theatre, by the desire, and under the auspicious patronage of Lady Cawdor. The house was crowded at an early hour, and the performance throughout was both animated and classical. We never saw the worthy Manager to greater advan- tage. His Belcour had all the voldtility, impe- taosity, wilfulness, and, at the same time, noble and enthusiastic generosity of disposition, and engaging suavity of manners, which belong to that interesting character, and was appreciated accordingly. Mr. Smith's performance of Stock- well was an excellent representation of that highly respectable and important character in society, an English Merchant. The part of the indigent but amiable Captain Dudley, was sustained by Mr. Daniels, with a mixture of humility, dignity, and feeling, which could not fail to excite a lively in- terest in the minds of the audience; that of Ensign Dudley, by Mr. Lee, was its counterpart; and the Hibernian Major was personated by Mr. Whaley, with all the romantic gallantry, generous liberality, and modest assurance which characterize his coun- try. Mrs. Gunning and Mrs. Whaley were emi- nently successful in their respective characters of Miss Rusport, and Miss Dudley; and Mrs. Welch, as Lady Rusport, was perfectly at home. A comic song, at the end of the play, by Mr. Bennett, was deservedly encored, and the afterpiece "Of Age To-morrow," went off with considerable 'eclat.' Lord and Lady Candor, accompanied by a select party of friends, honoured the Theatre with their presence, and we are eiven to understand, that their liberal example will shortly be followed by other distinguished personages.

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HIME AND FOREIGN THE ROKEBY VENUS MUTILATED. The Rokeby Venus in the National Gallery was attacked by a suffragist last week. The picture was acquired at a oost of £ 45,000, and the damage is estimated at from £ 10,000 to £ 15,000. In conse- quence of this outrage all galleries and collections and museums in London have been closed to the public. BROUGHT TO BOOK., Mr. Lloyd George brought all his wonderful talents for evading a point into play in the House of Commons last week, when Sir John Randies made his motion regretting the Chancellor's in- accuracies and his gross personal attacks" on in- dividuals. The Chancellor asserted that in his citing of cases of the hardships of the land system he had mentioned no individuals by name except the Duke of Bedford, and then only to say he had the reputation of being a good landlord. Mr. Lloyd George's entire defcnce of himself was' on these quibbling lines. When the House divided on the motion the Government majority fell to sixty-four -304 to 24S THE TRAIN MURDER. John Starchfield was committed for trial on the 11th inst. on the charge of- murdering his son. A TERRIBLE JAR. A public school has just come safely through the most fateful day in its history. The crisis came during a chemistry lesson of one of the higher classes. It was brought about by the simple remark of one of the boys: "Please, sir, I have made a pint of nitro-glycerine," and ne held up proudly a beaker of pale yellow liquid. The class stared at the beaker in horrified amazement. The master paled. There was sufficient explosive to blow the historic school into smithereens and half the town with it. With tender care the chemistry master carried the beaker to a cupboard. Little work was done during the rest of the lesson. Boys walked about on. tip- toe. After the lesson the news spread. Everyone had visions of the building flying suddenly skyward Boys and masters jumped at every unusual sound, and the noise of a door banged in one of the corri- dors sent a shudder through the whole school and the French master into hysterics. Late in the after- noon came news which caused a general f-igh of relief and set up the chemistry master as a lifelong hero. Alone with the beaker he had stolen sSently from the school buildings and picked his way gingerly up the main street of the town, walking in a zig-zag to avoid the possibility of collision with passers-by. Arriving at the playing fields, he dis- tributed the nitro-glycerine, now considerably dilu- ted, in remote parts of the grounds. Subsequently the enthusiastic young chemist had to interview the head. CENTRAL WELSH BOARD SCANDAL. Two ex-officials of the Central Wdh Board-Mr. Crynant Griffiths, the late clerk, and Mr. David William s, one of his former subordinates—were arrested on a warrant at Cardiff on Thursday. The Board is the examining body of Wrelsh Intermediate Schools, and is maintained by contributions from all the county councils and county boroughs in Wales. The matter is stated to be in connection with certain alleged irregularities in the Board's finances. Some months ago one of the officials of the Board discovered a light in the headquarters at Cardiff at the dead of niffht -ii)d informed the police. On a search no one was found on the premises. In- vestigation was instituted, and for wseks past auditors have been at work on the books. Special committee meetings have also been held, and at the last meeting, the audit not fhen being complete, the matter was left in the hands of the law officer of the board. Three offic;als were brought before the Cardiff Stipendiary on Friday. The formalities necessary for a remand were carried out so oxpedi- tiously that the proceedings were over before an un- usual number of the public had gathered. Bail was granted in, each case. Only one cheque, for B14 14s., was soecified in the embezzlement charges against Crynant Griffiths and C. W. Seymour, but it was stated that a number of other serious charges would be preferred. The solicitor for the former accused said he had a complete answer to the charge. PATIENT'S BROKEN NECK. After extracting one tooth and about to pull out another, a dentist at Kentish Town noticed that the patient, Bertram George Darby, a young clerk, was ,breathing with difficulty. Nitrate oxide gas had •been administered for the operation. Artificial respiration was resorted to, but the young fellow died twenty minutes later. Dr. B. H. Spilsbury, of St. Mary'i- Hospital, who made a post-mortem exami- nation, said there was tubercular disease of the upper part of tho neck and skull, whilst a portion of the bone in the neck had bccome detached. The fourth vertebrcB of the neck, he found, had been fractured, and this had caused death. Owing to their soft condition and the disease of the bones of the neck, he said, any slight jerk or force would cause such a fracture. The administration of the oxide gas took no part in causing death. The jury returned a verdict cf Death by misadventure." ANCIENT MONUMENTS. In pursuance of the Ancient Monuments Con- solidation and Amendment Act, the Commissioners of Works have constituted the following Advisory Boards for England, Scotland, and Wales. That for Wales as fololws:—Sir E. Vincent Evans (chairman); Lieut.-Colonel W. E. LI. Morgan, repre- senting the Royal Commission on Historic Monu. ments in Wales; Mr. William Edwards, representing the Board of Education: Sir E. Stafford Howard, Mr. E. Nei Baynes, Professor R. C. Bosanquet, Mr. W. Evans Hoyle, Professor J. Edward Lloyd, and Mr. C. R. Peers, Chief Inspector of Ancient Monu- ments.

I [ CRUGYBAR WEDDING.—A pretty wedding was solemnized at CrugybaB, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. D. B. Rich- ards, the parties being Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, of Nantyrhogfan, Caio, and Mr. Evan Davies, of Rhydybont Farm. Llanybyther. The bride was given away by Mr. Lloyd, of Nantyrhogfan, and the brimesmaid being Miss Sarah Lloyd ;her sister), and the best man was Mr. Ben. Davies, Rhydybont. There were also present Mrt Evan Harries, Rhiw- lwyd, Pencader; Mr. David Davies, Cardiff; Mr. John Davies, Penarth, and Mr. John Lloyd, Nantyr- hogfan. At the wedding breakfast were also present Mrs. Prickett, 'Cwmsarnddu, and Mrs. Lloyd, Ed. winsford, which was partaken of at Corner House, Crugybar: and after which, amidst the best wishes of their friends, the happy pair started for their honeymoon to Swansea and Glamorganshire, via, Llanybyther. We wish them long life and -happi- ness. 1-

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