The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

MUSICAL.—Rev. E. Keri Evans, M.A., intends in collaboration with well-known Welsh musicians to bring out a biography of his brother, the late Mr. D. Emlyn Evans. The London and North Western Railway Co. an- nounce an interesting series of excursions which commence on the Wednesday preceding Easter. De- tailed particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. RAINFALL RWORDq.-At Golden Grove Gardens.— March 18th, 0.22 inches; March 19th, 0.21; March 20tfi. e.14; March 21st, 0.34; March 22nd, 0.02; March 23rd, 0.17; March 24th, 0.69; total. 1.79.— P. Surman. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs fesppctfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following £ 3 3s., from Peniel Baptist Chapel; Periodicals, from Mr. James, Bridge-street; Mrs. ^Wynne-Hughes, Glancothy, and Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Ystradwrallt. C.E.M.S. (St. David's Branch).-ne adjourned meeting of this Society was held at the Model ^School on Monday evening last, the Vicar presid- es?- when it was decided to hold an "Open-air Meeting" at the lower end of Blue-street, on Good riday, at 6 p.m. sharp. After the meeting: is over, j* \s proposed that those present will proceed to hrist Church to attend the 7 o'clock service that evening. DEATH.—The death took place on Monday last at the Workhouse of Mr. William Jno. Foster, a col- liery labourer. Deceased, who was 41 years of age, hai been ailing some time. The funeral took place on Thursday. LOCAL WILL.—Mr. Griffith Evans, of Blaenwenpn, Llangoedmore, Cardiganshire, who died on January 11th, left estate of the gross value of £ 913, of which JB485 is net personality. Probate of hi" will has been granted to his daughters, the li"s(', Susannah Jane Eivans and Edith Lloyd Evans, both of the above address. WEDDING.—On March 10th, at the residence of the Rev. Doctor Scott, Victoria, British Columbia, Capt. Richard Edwin Thomas, late of the Green Postu Carmarthen, was married to Miss Christina Johnston, Belfast, Ireland. After the ceremony the happy couple left by the s.s. Princess Alice for Seattle. Washington, to visit an old St. Peter's Bey,— Mr. Harry Nesbitt. C.E.T.S. ST. PETER'S.—The St. Peter's branch of the Church of England Temperance Society was held on Tuesday last at the Priory Street Boys' School, Mr. T. A. Hancocke, presiding. The Rev. Griffith Thomas (vicar of St. David's) delivered a stirring address on "Intemperance." The following pro- gramme was gone through:—Solo and recitation, Mrs. Lloyd; solos, Miss Annie Jones; recitation, Miss Jones. CHRIST CHURCH.—Before a large congregation at the above church on Sunday evening last, the Rev. Principal A. W. Parry preached the second of a series of Lenten sermons, which was very much appreciated. During the service the choir admir- ably rendered the anthem, "By Babylon's Wave" (Gounod). The Vicar (the Rev. Griffith Thomas) and the Rev. Lambert Riley also took part in the service. MYRDDIN GLEE SOCIETY.—This society (under the oonductorship of Air. Wm. Jones) intend holding a concert on Tuesday evening next, the 31st inst., at the Assembly Rooms. This choir has been very successful at local eisteddfodau, and during the last twelve months they have not once been de- feated. Throughout the winter they have rendered their services at many of the Cymmrodorion meet- ings. They have also held concerts at both the J.C. Asylum and Workhouse, and the inmates of these institutions thoroughly enjoyed themselves. THE OLD FOUNDRY.—We regret that last week in A note referring to a new laundry we stated that the latter was to be opened on the premises of the Old Foundry. This is wrong. The concern is to occupy the premises recently used by the Priory Foundry in Priory-street, and not at the Old Foundry. The latter is still going strong and under the direction of Mr. Wm. Isaac (the proprietor) is a very busy and thriving industry. The Old Foundry in fact is now the only engineering works in tha district. CHURCH LADS'" BRIGADE.— St. David's (Carmarthen) Co., 3113.-Ordei-s for the week ending March 26th:—Officer on duty, Lieut. W. D. Thomas; sergeant on duty, Scrgt. Lewis. The company will parade at the Barracks on Thursday evening at 7.30. Band Practice on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock..Physical Drill and Signalling.- Orders for week ending April 2nd:—Officer on duty, Lieut. Lockyer: sergeant on duty. Sergt. Davies. Parade Thursday evening as above.—J. Caleb Hujhes, captain commanding Co. 3113. A LIBERAL CONVERT.—The "South Wales News" .pnd "Manchester Guardian" publish the following Jones Crrmlvn, who twice unsuccessfully contested West Carmarthen in the Conservative interest—once against Judge Llnyn Morgan, and once against the present member. Mr. John Hinds—was in the Lobbies to-day. and was introduced to Mr. Illingworth, the Chief L'beral Whip. Mr. Jones Cremlyn state* that he J: now joined the Liberal party mainly on Tariff Reform and the Ulster questions. CARMARTHENSHIRE CANDIDATE.—A Carmarthen- shire youth. Mr. John Ponry Williams. Forest Gate, Whitland, has just created a record in Civil Ser- vice examinations. At the recent examination for postal clerks, held in January last, and the Results of which are only this week made public, Mr. Penrv Williams heads the list of successful candidates for the whole of the United Kingdom. What adds to the brilliancy of the feat, and constitutes a record in this class of Civil ervicc examinations is the fact that, while the age limit for this examination is 30, Mr. Penry Williams only this wCoti'k attains the age of 20. WELSH FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL ENGINEERS.— Carmarthen Section.—Orders for week ending April 4th :-Officer on duty. 2nd Lieut. \V. N. Phillips; N.C.O. on duty, Sergt. G. Jones; Orderly corporal, C'orpl. S. E. Bowser; Orderly trumpeter, Tpr. A. Duckfield Monday: Reoruits' Drill. 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Minature Range Practice. 7 p.m. Wed- nesday: Recruits' Drill. 7.30 p.m. Thursday: N.C.O's Judging Distance Practice. 2.30 p.m. Fri- day: Recruits' Drill. 7.30 p.m. Saturday: N.C.O.'s Judging Distance Praotice. 2.30 p.m.—(Signed) John Francis, Captain, Welsh Field Jo., R.E. TURN-OUT.— With a view it is under-stood of augmenting the funds of the Carmarthen Infirmary, the South Wales Training Collegians marched through the main streets of the town on Wednesday afternoon. Their approach was heralded by an un- earthy sound from different sonorous musical in- struments vulgarly known as salmon boxes, etc. All were well disguised, the leading man, riding a donkey, and riddcr and ridden appeared to be on very good terms, and well bore out the appropriate motto which they displayed so prominently. DEATH OF "EVANS, HEOL AWST." — The death oc- curred on Sunday morning with tragic suddenness of the Rev. Datvid Jbrans, Cardiff, well-known throughout Wales as "T)avid Evans, Heol Awst," for he had been for many years the pastor of Lam- mas-strpet Church, Carmarthen. The deceased at- tended Minnv-street Chapel, Cardiff. Sunday morning and appeared to be in his usual robust health, and in an exceedingly cheerful mood. On the way home from service he was taken suddenlv ill. and was taken to a house in Whitchurch-place. Dr. Tudor Thomas was speediiy sent for,, but the rever- end gentleman expired shortly after, the cause of death being apoplexy. CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS.—Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H., so as to show some small appre- ciation of the many kindnesses done to him by farmers during the twelve years of his Mastership of the Carmarthenshire Foxhounds requests the pleasure of the company of the covert holders of the district over which the hounds hunt, and all those that have ever walked puppies for him, to meet him at luncheon at Carmarthen on Saturday, 11th April, 1914. at 2 o'clock. It is found to be almost im- possible to write to each one separately, therefore will those intending to be present kindly let him know by the 4th April, so that some idea of the number likely to attend may be formed, and arrange. monts made accordingly. It is sincerely trusted that everyone that possibly can will come. 4TH BATTALION THE WELSH REGIMENT.—" E Company.—Orders for the week ending Saturday, 4th April:—Offioer on duty, Lieut. H. M. Green; Company orderlies, Sergt. J. T. Greenwood and Lance-Corpls. T. Yorke and J. Orman. Parades. etc.: Monday: Company Parade, Recruits' Drill and Bugle Band Practice, at 7.30 p.m. drill order. Tuesday: College Half Company-Company Parade, Recruits' Drill, and Signalling Instruction for Brigade Signalling Section, at 2.30 p.m.; drill order. Wednesday: N.G.O.'s Instructional Classes- College Half Company, at 2.15 p.m.; Town Half Company, at 7.30 p.m. Friday: Recruits' Drill, at 7.30 p.m.. drill Her; Bugle Band Practice at 7.30 p.m., drill order. — Hy order, J. F. de Rees, Captain commanding E Cd. 4th Welsh Regiment, Carmar. then. THB RINK PICTI-REDR(ME. -Considerable interest i's taken in the pictures now being presented at the "Drome," and large and ppreclarive audiences visit this place of amusement nightly. For the latter part of this week the following is the programme:— "Ann Bolevn." by special arrangements with the Gaumont Films service, the holders of the exclusive rights. A great historical three-part drama, of Old England in the reign of Henrv VIII. by Max Pem- berton. featuring Miss Laura Cowie, of His Majesty' Theatre. "When the earth trembles." Lubin's great three-part drama. A tale of the terrible earthquake in San Franc i seo, strong with an intense love scene. Strong in vivid spectacle, action, setting and photography. "Pathe Gazette," "Tale of a hat," Tramp police." For the first part of the week beginning Monday. 30th March, the pictunres are: "The judgment of the jungle." a two-part Gaumont feature film, containing a wonderfully realistic struggle between a womaa and a pantbon that has never been excelled in picture. "The Iron trial," an exciting two-part Western drama. "Pathe Gazette." "The stroke of the Phoebus Eight. "John Bunny, "Autocrat," "Bidoni's Opportunity." For further particulars see our advertisement column. j [ Boys' GUILD, ST. PETER'S.—The members of the St. Peter's Bov:<' Guild met at their headquarters on Monday last and indulged in various games. FOOTIALL.—Carmarthen Harlequins v. Broadway Bells, Llanelly. The encounter between the above teams, which was played last Saturday at the Fair Lane Grounds, attracted a good number of specta- tors. Splendid weather conditions prevailed, and the game proved to be fast and interesting throughout. The 'Quins were penalised early in a dangerous position, but nothing accrued. By sph'-ndid footwork the home forwards swept to the visitors' line, and immediately Morgans crossed with a try which was not majorised. Close play and unerring tackling by the home backs nullified all attempts of the Bolls to brake away, and Charlie Davies from a line out near the line smartly notched another try. The extra points were not added. The visiting threes brought off a typical bout of passes, and all but reached their destination, ere being laid low. Play at this stage kept the onlookers full of excitement, and the scarlets initiated several pretty movements. Following up a kick P.C. W. J. Thomas tac.Hed Evan Thomas near the line, the latter lost his hold on the ball, allowing th evisitors a soft try. Final score, Carmarthen Harlequins, 2 tries; Llanelly Broadway Bells, 1 try. EMPIRE THEATRE.—Thanks to its cosy comfort its high-class programme and the courtesy of those in attendance, the Empire Theatre has leapt into public popularity with a bound. Its pictorial fare has won unstinted praist\ and this week another splendid programme has been arranged featured by the won. derful drama, "Divorced." a pretty love drama that will delight its audience, made by the celebrated Films Department Co., of Paris, and starring the cleverest child picture actress in the world. "Cir- culstantial Evidence," an exclusive picture by special arrangements with the Award Film Service will be shown, including Stroke of the Phoebus Eight. a drama of the Grand Challenge Cup Race. Colini- ity Annes Drama," a stirring drama, and "Bidonies Opportunity." a brisk comedy will also be shewn. For the latter part of next week the principal pic- tures are: "TIig Jim of the Si -r^as." •'H^ok',d," oomedv. and the "Warick Chronicle." In addition to the usual programme a beautifully coloured dram's will bo shewn. This week, "Sam Brinn" in a clever stepping turn was a suocess, and "Harry Hasto" in a comedy farce brought down the hem: iFor next week the variety turns are: "Kidrl and Cole." two jolly boys in their great dancing act, and "Clara Pells." the charming voc ilist. The patrons of the Empire should make haste to see Harry Hasto. COKCBRT.-On Wednesday evening, the 18th inst., the inmates of the Carmarthen Union were enter- tained to a concert given by the Myrddin Glee Society, under the able conductorship of Mr. Wil- liam Jones. Mr. Idris Jones, N.S.P.C.C., presided. Choruses were rendered by the Choir, and solos were ["(>n by Misses H. J. Jones. Edith Thomas. Sarah Morris, Gwen Jones, Gwenny Hodges, Gwladys Rees. Messrs. D. Jeremy Rees and Brinley Jones. A duett which was greajjy appreciated by the in- m-ites was given by Miss H. J. Tones and Mr. T). Jeremy Rees, the rendering being encored. Miss E. J. Jones, a recently admitted child inmate of the Union also gave a solo. which was so heartily ap- plauded that an encore had to be given. An item which was also greatly appreciated by the inmates was a pianoforte solo given by Master Price, son of the Master and Matron of the Institution, while throughout the duties of accompanist were ably per- formed by Mrs. Glyndwr Richards. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part, and Mr. Jones (Union) seconded, and it was carried. The Master also thanked all who had taken part. A pleasant evening was terminaed by the singing of "Hen Wiad fy Nhadau," Mr. D. Jeremy Rees taking the solo. MR. B. A. LEWIS'S PAINTINGS.—A real innovation was introduced into the recent Great National Gas Exhibition held at London, and one which it seems was very warmly appreciated, namely collection of paintings, some from the brush of the eminent artist Mr. W ,L. Wvllie, R.A.. and those by Mr. B. A. Lewis, the talented manager of the Carmarthen Gas Company. Referring to the delighful feature of the exhibition the Journal of Gas Lights says:—"The walls of the recepton room at the exhibition are re- lieved and ornamented by a number of pictures. There is one—an oil painting of the Beckton works from the river, and as they appeared some time ago—from the brush of Mr. W. L. Wvllie. R.A. The rest, and there are a good number of them, are all the work of Mr. B. A. Lewis. the manager and 'secretary of the Carmarthen Gas Company. After this display, no one will be able to say that tqf' management of a gas works and artistic ahilitv are not companionable, nor that the gift of transmitting to canvas nature's own pictures must be killed by daily association with the drab components and sur- roundings o fa gas-works. The ''Gas World" on t1". same subject! says :The hall, it may be incidentally mentioned, was the more attractive by reason of the presence on the walls of a large number of paint- ings from the brush of Mr. B. A. Lewis, manager and secretary to the Carmarthen Gas Company. No a few of these pictures are of a dainty character, and one will not be surprised that they baap found purchasers before the doors of tihe Exhibition are closed." FARMERS' CO-OPFRATION.-Anotlier record year of success was reported at the tenth annual :iieet<ng of the Carmarthen Farmers' Co-operative Society on Saturday last. Mr. Thomas S. Morse, Maesy- gwrda. presided. The sales during the year amounted to £01,890 an increase of £ 3.230 over the previous year, and of £ 85,979 over l<1v-f. the year of the society's formation. There was a membership of 1.349. an increase for the year of 76. and of 1.098 since 1904. The Chairman, refer- ring to the success of the year's trading, said that the prophesy bv Mr. Howell Thomas of a turnover of £ 100.000 would soon be fulfilled. It was evident that farmers realized more and more the value of co-operation. The St. Clears and Llandilo branches were increasing. A commodious store had been erected at Llandilo at a cost of £ 2,200, and E900 had been paid for the St. Clears branch. For the next few years they proposed to add at least £ 1.000 per annum out of the profits to the capital account. My-. Israel Evans (GeJlJyglyd) Hemariked on the fa-t that the Society had been trading for the last ten years on a capital of only 91,000. Mr. Evan Davies (Llandilo) said the object of the Society was not to make a profit, but to supply members with the best goods at the lowest prices. A dividend of 2d. in the £ on mmbes' purchases for the ye.-ir was declared. Messrs. S. Taylor and A. A. Thatcher. Swansea, were re-appointed auditors. HOUSING CONFERENCE AT CARMARTHEN.—A meet- ing, organized by the Free Church Council, was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Arthur Hughes, president of the Free Church Counoil. Mr. Edgar Chapell. secretary of South Wales Garden City and Town Planning Association, gave details of the great increase in the prices of build- ing materials during the last ;few years It was true that part of the increase Of the cost of building was due to the higher wages paid in the building ana allied trades; but he contended that the main cause was the existence of rings amongst manu- facturers to force up the price of materials The Natural Light Castings Association had during the last two years put up the price of stoves, ranges, baths, pipes, etc., by 70 per cent. It did not matter whether there was a Liberal, a Conservative, or a Socialist Government in power, private enterprise would have the same difficulties to contend with. A man who was leaving Carmarthen for Swansea recently got an estimate from a builder to put up a house for £250. He was unable to remove for six months, and he found in the meantime that the prices of materials had risen to such an extent that the price was now f;O. There is at the present time a shortage of 25.000 houses in the industrial areas of South Wales. There were so many outlets for capital owing to the rapid industrial develop- ment that private individuals were not disposed as formerly to put money into bricks and mortar. Many of the working classes, although now earning good wages, had been so used to paying 2s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. a week rent for old houses that they were indi'sposed to pay higher rents for good houses. As private enterprise had failed to meet the demand he held that the main responsibility for the housing of the working classes lay with the local authority. He had been told in East Monmouth that the solu- tion of the problem was for every workman to own his own house. He did not believe in the in- dividual system of ownership. When a man be- comes the owner of his own house he at once becomes less loyal to his feHow-workers. He did not believe for his own part that it was advisable for any workman to be a. non-militant Trades Unionist. Whenever any scheme of public improve- for any workman to be a non-militant Trades Unionist. Whenever any scheme of public improve- I ment is proposed it will be found that the man who opposes it is not the big proprietor, but the man who owns his own house. There was also a difficulty in getting such houses kept in a sanitary state. Whenever any repairs were required the local authority was appealed to not to be too hard upon a poor working man or not to be hard upon a poor widow. Working-men who wished to acquire their own dwellings would find that it paid them better to get the money from the local authority under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Act than to deal with a Building Society. A workman who had one- fifth of the value of the house could borrow the other four-fifths from the local authorities at rate not exceeding 4 per cent. The Local Authority usually obtained the money at 3 and let it to appli- cants at 3J. He believed that co-operative owner- 4 140 ship was a far better system than individual owner- ship. Under the co-operative system the society owned the whole group of houses; the tenants paid rent to the society; and after the neoeasary ex. penses were deducted the profit went to the share- holders. But in many cases the only possible solution was for the local authority to take aotion. He did not say that it would be possible in Carmar- then for the local authority to build houses and to let them at rents which the working-classes could afford to pay without a change Oil the rates. In South Wales the rents are usually sufficient to meet all the charges and they are let- cheaper as a rule than privately owned dwellings. He was not certain that that could not be done in the town of Carmarthen but it is the duty of the local authority whether they pay or not to build houses for the working classes.—Dr. Bowie, D.P.H., Cardiff, con- tended that good housing was cheaper than sana- toria.—A vote of thanks to the speakers was moved by Prof. Owen. seconded by Mr. H. E. Blagdon- Richards, nad to the Chairman a similar vote was proposed bv Rev. Gwilym Davies and seoonded by ¡ Mr. P. J. Wheldon.

UP-TO-DATE AS USUAL.—The latest and most modern FOOTWEAR is that known as the BECTIVE brand. It is the most "PERFECT HOOT" and most BEAUTIFUL SH if" at present on the Market. The only establishment where they can be obtained in this d'stirict is HODGES' BOOT WAREHOUSE, 1, Guildhall Square, who hold the sole Agency. A special dis- play will be on view in the window during next week and passers-by should take advantage of the opportunity of inspecting the quality and prices. A descriptive Booklet will be sent to anyone on apnli- cation. Note the name and address:—HODGES' BOOT WAREHOUSE, 1, Guildhall fcquare. CAR- i MARTHEN.

10- CARMARTHEN AMATEUR OPERA FORTHCOMING PERFORMANCE. The following is the caste, now complete, for the performance of the opera, "Merrie England," bv trie Carmarthen Amateur Society on April 28th,! 29th and 30th :Jill-all-alone," Mrs. Lewis Giles; "Queen Elizabeth." Miss May Matthews; "Bessie Throckmorton." Miss Enid Wheldon; May Queen," Miss Cassie Phillips; "Kate." Miss Gwynne Lewis; "Marjorie." Miss Ann'.e Griffiths: "Lady-in-Wait- mg." Mrs. T. A. Jones; "Wilkins," Mr. Lewis Giles; "Sir Walter Raleigh." Mr. P. LI. Roberts; "Earl of Essex." Mr. W. J. Williams ;"Simpkins," Mr. T. A. Jones; "Long Tom," Mr. A. R. Davies: "Big Ben," Mr. E. S. Williams; "Queen's Fool." Mr. J. P. Lewis; "Four men of Winds," Messrs. D. J. Davies. J. Conwil Evans, W. D. Thomas and H. Reeves; "Lord-m-Waiting." Mr. W. H. Thomas; Pages. Messrs. Tudor and Eric Lewis. -u-

ABERGWILMOTTINGS (By "Merlin Several of the village youths are assiduously pre- in paring for the novice solo competition at the forth- coming eisteddfod at Pantgwyn. and the well-known song, "Y Medelwr." is the ole topic of discussion. The first thing heard in the morning is the whist- ling of the song by gay and hopeful competitors, and when the night shades fall the young men congregate, and one again hears the old song rendered in ifue eist-eddfodic style. Really one must admit that the singing is at times heavenly,— at any rate, it is "unearthly." If Orpheus were present, I fancy I would hear him exclaiming, "O, A bergwili, it is enough." At a recent debate held in the Young Liberal League Club. Mr. Tom Davies, Si. David's House, a well-known local Liberal, advocated the "National- isation of Railways." Being an old railway em- ployee he was eminently qualified to speak on subject, and it is understood that his speech was greatly appreciated by the large number present. In view of the fact that the subsequent voting was in favour of Nationalisation, the Government will undoubtedly throw overboard their three great measures and turn their attention towards this de- maud. Rumours have been circulated broadcast in the district regarding the activity displayed by some Nonconformists in their strenuous opposition to the petition which is being taken round to Non- conformists protesting against the Welsh Church Bill. In the interests of fair play it is to be hoped that no undue influence has been brought to bear upon anyone desirous of recording h»s or her dis- approval of this Bill

DISTRICT COUNCIL NOMINATIONS AMMANFORD. John Davies, Commerce House, Ammanford, grocer; *Evan Evans, 28. High-street, Ammanford, colliery checkweigher; Thomas Evans, 10, Penybank. road, Ammanford, colliery checkweigher; liiomas Fletcher, 27, College-street, newsagent; *David George, 21, Pentwyn-road, Ammanford, collier; Thomas Gray, 20, Station-road, Tirydail, railway waggon fitter; *David Jones, Violet Villa. Panty- ffynnon-road, Pantycynnon, stationmaster; *John Evan Jones, 22, High-street, Ammanford, collier; William Nathaniel Jones, Dyffryn, auctioneer; Joseph Joseph, 47. Penvbank-foad, Ammanford, glass merchant; Owen Madden, 17, Penybank-road, Ammanford, painter; Walter Look Smith, 64, Col- lege-street, Ammanford, solicitor; Morgan Thomas, Caerarba. Tirydail, minister of the Gospel; John Lewie Williams, Maesyquarre, Bettws, gentleman. Old members. CWMAMMAN. Arthur Gwynne Davies, Springfield House, Gar- nant, ironmonger; John Davies, Brooklands, Gar- nant colliery official; William Aubrey Hay, Myrt- wydd House, Glanamman, pay clerk; Thomas Henry Jones, Glasnant House. Garnant, check- weigher Thomas Morris, Brownhill, Garnant, miner; Job Phillips, Grenig Shop, Glanamman, grocer; William Roberts. Minyffrwd, Garnant, miner; William Roberts, Cross Keys Shop, Glan- amman, baker and grocer; Roger Thomas, Lamb Buildings. Garnant, haulier; Thomas Thomas, Llwynon, Glanamman. rollerman; Arthur Wil- ( liams, Y Gelly, ulanamman ironmonger and cycle maker.

MOTOR CARS, AND A TRIP ROuND THE WORLD, AT NO COST.—In these days of vigor- ous advertising, many ingenious ideas have been exploited, but surely nothing has been more striking than the lavish generosity of Messrs. Joseph Watson and Sons, of Leeds, the makers of Watson's Matchless Cleanser." This firm is just bringing to j a close a competition which must have attracted ] attention in every part of the country. The prize giving is based wholly upon the number of "Matoh- I less Cleanser." "Nubolie," and "Sparkla" wrappers ] which are senft in, and the prizes themselves are of such extraordinary value, and so numerous, as to j excite wonder and admiration. No fewer than four motor-cars will be given away, and some lucky person will obtain a first-class free tour of the ] world (value £200). But Messrs. Watsons generosity ] does not stop there. Other prizes include a dozen ] pianos and organs, 15 Chesterfield lounges, 150 ( vacuum cleaners, and literally hundreds of thou- ( sands of acceptable and valuable household require- ments. A unique feature of the competition is that a prize is guaranteed to every competitor who sends I wrappers according to the rules, and every prize is ( guaranteed the value stated. Readers should parti- ] cularfy note that the last datte for sending in < wrappers is March 31st. I (

GOGERDDAN SALE WELL-KNOWN STOCK DISPOSED OF. RECORD PRICES. All Cardiganshire seemed to have congregated at Gogerddan on Wednesday, when the great sale—one of the most important held in the county for many years—was held. iFrom ten o'clock in tne morning till mid-day crowds of people ca.me from all direc- tions, and amongst the buyers were well-known cattle and horse breeders from Staffordshire, Hereford- shire, Monmouth, Merioneth, Glamorgan, Carmar- then, and Pembroke. In his opening remarks, the auctioneer, Mr. John Francis, Carmarthen, said the stock needed no praise from him; they spoke for themselves. There was one thing, however, he desired to point out. That day, however, the whole herd was being disposed of, and the full benefit of the selection of many years was being placed before the public. The object throughout had -been the breeding oi cattle possessing good milk-producing .qualities. The milch cows were regular breeders, and as wocld be observed, connected up of the leading strains in the Shorthorn world. The young stock were pleasing, and had done well, some of the heifers being excep- tionally choice. Referring to Sir Edward Pryse, Mr. Francis said he was the Grand Old Man of the county. No one in need had sought his help in vain, and he was a friend to everybody. The pick of the cattle, despite Mr. Francis' advice to local farmers to take advantage of the oppor tunity to improve their stock, went outside the county. Appended is a list of the buyers and prices:— COWS AND HEIFERS. Joyful 17th, red, calv.ed November, 1899: Mr. H. P. Edwards. 15 guineas. Doris, red, calved April, 1901: Mr. David Rees, Tumble, Carmarthen. 23 guineas. Paulina, red, calved April, 1903: Mr. Evans, Rhos, Blaenporth, 21 guineas. Bessie, red. calved June, 1903: Mr. Rees. Tynypark, 26 guineas. Bess, red, calved May. 1905: Mr. PhillipB, Tymawr, Boncath. 29 guineas. Bull calf: Mrs. Jones, Tre- faes Fach, Beulah, 6 guineas. Clvnfiew Waterloo Duche- roan, cu'ved. May. IS06: Mr. Davies, Pontferwyd, 21 guineas. Ice, roan, calved May, 1906: Mr. D. James, Ffynon, Cribyn, 24 guineas. Beauty, roan, calved December, 1906 :Mr. Morgan, Penygarreg, Uanrhystyd, 39 guineas. Charming Duchess 89th, red, calved February, 1907: Mr. G. Colby, Ffynnone, Boncath, 37 guineas. Princess Honey, roan, calved March, 1908: Lady Lyons, Penrise Castle, Swansea., 37 guineas. Mouse, red, calved July, 1909: Mr. D. H. Thomas, Carmarthen, 41 guineas. Kate Butterfly, dark red. calved November. 1908: Lord Lilford, 25 guineas. Calf: Mr. David, Glyncwm, Llandovery, 6g guineas. Sarah Ruby, red, calved March, 1909: Mr. Williams, Penlan, Carmarthen, 18 guineas. Charming Duchess 90th. red, calved April. 1909: Lord Lilford, 46 guineas. Calf: Mrs. Hughes. Neuaddfawr. Lam- peter, 10 guineas. Sophie Red Eyes. roan. calved June, 1910: Mr. Davies, Eisteddfa: Llanelly, 27 guineas. Dora. red. calved August. 1910: Mr. D. H. Thomas, Carmarthen. 29 guineas. Calf: Mr. Griffiths. Gelly. Carmarthen. 5 guineas. Honev- dew. red and white, calvecbAugust. 1910: Lord Lil- ford. 28 guineas. Bonny, roan. calved October, 1910: Mr. W. G -Owen. Ramsey. Hants, 33 guineas. Snowy, roan. calved March. 1911: Mr. Caldecot, Monmouth. 23^ guineas. Ruby, roan: Mr. D. L. Williams, Towyn, 14 guineas. Nona, red: Mr. D. L. Williams. 13 guineas. Lily, Jersey: Mr. Wil- liams. Dyffryn. 15 guineas. Lilah, Cross Jersey, calved November. 1911: 1-fr.. Thomas, Laugharne. 15g guineas. Hoarfrost, red and white, calved September. 1911: Mr. Morris Davies, Hafod, Devil's Bridge. 222 1 guineas. Blarney, roan, calved Septem- ber, 1911: Mr. Morgan. Penygarreg, Llanrhystyd, 35 guineas. Honey Lass. roan. calved February. 1912: Mr. Richards. Penuwchfawr, 25s guineas. .1 giii as. Mary Butterfly. red and white, calved March. 1912: Lord Lilford, 87 guineas. Dolly, red. calved Sep- t-ember, 1912: Mr. D. H. Thomas. 24 guineas. Toffee. red. calved September, 1912: Mr. Lewis Bowen, Clynflew, Boncath. 18 guineas. Icycle, roan, calved October. 1912: Mr. Thomas Evans, Penbeilimawr, Maesllyn, 13 guineas. Polestar. red. calved November. 1911: Mr. G. James, Tref a-ps Fawr, Beulah, 13 guineas. Joy, red. calved Decem- ber, 1912: Mr. D. H. Thomas, 17 guineas. Ina, red, calved May, 1913: Mr. Jeremy, Newcastle- Emlyn. 16 guineas. Missy, red, calved March, 1913: Mr. D. H. Thomas. 26 guineas. Charming Duchess 92nd, red, calved March: Lord Lilford. 27 guineas. Dewlip, red and white, calved June, 1913: Mr. Davies, Trefere Uchaf. Cardigan. 1U guineas. Rosy. red. calved July. 1913: Miss Harries. Pantv- porthman. 14! guineas. Sugar, red, calved July, 1913: Lord Lilford. 14 guineas. Frosty, dark roan, calved October. 1913: Mr. Evan Jones. Manoravon, Llandilo, 17 guineas. Bonnv Bride, roan, calved November. 1913: Mr. Knighton Jones, White Lion, Talybonk 21 guineas. Heifer calf. red. calved December. 1913: Professor Bryner Jones, 11 guineas. Heifer calf: Mr. Hughes, Brynamlwg. Abervstwvth, t 65 guineas. Mary Ruby 2nd, calved April, 1910: Mr. Davies, Hafod, Boncath, 20i guineas.* BULLS AND BULL CALVES. Brimstone, red, calved May. 1911: Mr. Thomas. Laugharne, 41 guineas. Volcano, roan, calved November, 1910: Mr. Jones, Moelifor. Llanrhvstvd, 41 guineas. Boxer, red, calved July, 1911: Mr. Evans. Hendrehedog. Carmarthen, 30 -guineas. Baker, red. calved January. 1913: Mr. Williams Penlan. Carmarthen, 16 guineas. Boaster, red, calved April, 1913: Mrs. Lewis, Llanerchaeron, 32! guineas. Bull calf. red, calved April, 1913: Mr. E. D. Jones, Dwrbach. Pembroke, 15 guineas. Bull calf, red, calved May. 1913: Mr. Hopkins. Fron- fraith-fach, Aberrstwvth. 12^ guineas. Rover roan. ca!ved July. 1913: Mr Davies, FrIonlas, Blaenporth. 31 guineas. Castor, red. calved August. 1913: Miss Harries, Llandvssul. 14 guineas. Pollux, red. calved August. 1913: Mrs. Lewis, Tyddvn Du. Lampetier, 8 guineas. Pol Roget. red, calved November. 1913: Mr. Evan Evans. Allty- cadno. Boncath. 19 guineas. Bull calf, red, calved January, 1914: Mr. S. O. Jam^s. Tvhen, Beulah. 12 guineas. Bull calf: Mr. Griffiths: Gelly, Llande- feilog. 5^ guineas. HORSES. -SHIRES. Gogerddan Lass. bay. foaled 1909: Mr. James, Brynllvs. Borth, 41 guineas. Annabel II.. bay, foaled 1904: Ir. Evan Lloyd. Mnesgwyn. Llanon, 56 guineas. Isabel, light bay. foaled 1900: Mr. Richards. Cefncoed, Aberavron. 381 guineas. Flower, white mare: Mr. Morgan. TvnllwVIl Devil s Bridge. 25 guineas. Star II., bav: Mr Mor- r3IV £ 'lineas- Gogerddan Regent, bav colt, foaled 1912: Mr. Davies. Glanmorfa Mawr Llan- gennech 41 guineas. Shire filly, brown, whiie legs, foaled 1913: Mr. D. Howell. Aberdovev 42 Shire filly, grey, foaled 1913: Mr. James, Peithvll. 12 guineas. HUNTERS. Antonio, bay gelding, 7 years, 15.15 h.h.: Mr. Lewis, Coombe, Carmarthen, 46 guineas. Toss Up, bay mare. 7 years, 15.3i h.h.: Mr. Williams, Car- diff, 56 guineas. Antcnetta, bay mare, 5 years, 15.0 £ h.h.: Mr. A. C. Eyton, Wellington, Salop, 43 guineas. Pavlova, bay mare, 7 years, 15.1 h.h.: Mr. David Dav-es, Llandinam, 29 guineas. Blackie, black mare, 7 years, 15.2 h.h.: Mr Williams, Car- diff. 18 guineas Expense, chestnut mare, 8 years, 15.32 h.h.: Mr Wells, Castle Hotel, Aberystwyth. 21 2 guineas Hypatia. chestnut mare, 7 years, 16.1 h.h.: Mr. Williams. Cardiff. 18 guineas. Nantseiriol. bay gelding. 8 years. 14.3 h.h.: Mr. David Davies, Llan- dinam. 30 guineas. Bay gelding, 4 years, 15.3 h.h.: Mr. J. F. Rees, Carmarthen, 65 guineas. Bay gerding. 4 years, 15.3 h.h.: Mr. Vincent Howell Thomas. Carmarthen, 31 guineas. Brown mare, 4 years. 15.1 h.h.: Messrs. Davies and Sons, Llan- fynydd, 33 guineas. Grey mare, 4 years, 15.1 h.h.: Mr. J. F. Rees, Carmarthen. 42 guineas. Chestnut gelding. 3 years. 15.2 h.h.: Mr. J.-F. Rees, Car- marthen, 42 guineas. Chestnut gelding. 3 years, 15.2 h.h. Mr. Caldecot, 26 guineas. Bay gelding, 3 years, 15.2 h.h.: Mr. E Jones. Manoravon. 36 guineas Bay cob, 3 years: Mr. J. Moses. Nantv- goitre. Ferryside. Bay gelding, 3 years: Mr. Jones. Tvnvffviion. 18 guineas. Bay filly, 2 years: Mr. John Mose*, 12 guineas. Bay fillv. 2 years: Mr. John Moses, 10 guineas. Bav gelding, foaled 1912: Mr. Roch. Boncath. 18 guineas. Welsh cob colt. foaled 1913: Mr. Wm. Jones. Tvgwvn, Cardi- gan. 13i guineas. Welsh cob filly, foaled 1913: Mr. W. Jones. Tygwny. 9 £ guineas. Bay pony filly, 2 years: Mr. Evan Jones. Tanlan. Abergwili. 7.5 guineas. ChestnuD pony. 2 years: Mr. Williams. Cardiff. White pony. 3 years: Mr. Roch. Boncath, 14 guineas. James, cob gelding, 5 years: Mr. E. Griffiths. Penygraig. Carmarthen, 30 guineas. Chestnut pony, 5 years: Mr. Owen, Hafod, Whit- land, 19jr guineas. Tafarnbigel, brood mare, 8 years: Mr. E. D. Jones, Ciliewen, Pembroke. Colt: Mrs. Corbett. Glandvfi. Boncatb, 11 guineas. DOGS. Settlers: Mr. Wilkinson, Crosswood. Pointer: Mr George Bowen. Llwyngwair, 7j guineas. MOTOR CARS. 20-25 h.p. Sunbeam: Mr. D. Owen, Aberayron, £200. 38 h.p. Daimler Wagonette: WiLJam. Cardiff, 175 guineas.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN WALES. [To the Editor of the CAZJ.AABTHEN JOURNAL.] SIR,— "Cbrist is the Head of the Body, the Church (1 Col. 18). So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and everyone members one of another" (Romans 12, 5). The Church (the Body) of Christ in Wales, has several members (or limbs), namely, Congregational- ists, Calvmi.-ts. Baptists. Wesleyans. Roman Catholics and the Chur.-h 01 England in Wales. All believe in the same All Merciful Father, God Almighty, the same Saviour, and the same Holy pirit. the Com- forter. All use the same Lord's Prayer. The question I have been continually asking my- self recently is: How came the beautiful Churches of Wales to be built, and to have lands and tithes set apart, when each Church was dedicated to God, several hundred years ago. to maintain them and to settle a minister in each parish? The reply to the question, in answer to prayer, has come to me Because the Holy Spirit put into the hearts of our forefathers, who had learned to love Christ, and who had Christ dwelling in them, to do so." Our forefathers did this at the instance of the Holy Spuit, in order to help to carry out their Saviour's last commands, Do this in remembrance of Me. Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" The objects they had ill view by endowing a Church in W ales were to secure in every parish that their children should be baptised, the Holy Communion celebrated, the visitation of the sick and dying should be regularly carried on. and that the earthly bodies of themselves and their dear ones should be placed in God's acre, until their Saviour calls them. These endowments, although very small, were secure, and did provide a minister in each' parish with a small income; and the moneys collected in each Church in Wales were used largely (as moneys so collected by all other Christian Churches), to carry out Christ's last command, To go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." To establish and maintain mission churches in dis- tant lands. Many hundred millions of the inhabi- tants of the world have not yet heard Christ's mes- I sage. although nineteen hundred years have passed. The Church in Wales was endowed by followers of Christ, who had Christ dwelling in them by the direeting influence of His Holy Spirit. This being so, I submit, ought we not all to ask ourselves what would Christ wishWould He wish the small endowments attached to each of the ancient Welsh Churches, or any portion of them, to be devoted in the future to any other object than the spread of His Gospel at home and abroad? Let selected representatives of the members of i Christ's body (Christ s Church in Wales) come to- gether and pray and consult each other how one or other of the several denominations can best reach the thousands of our fellow-countrymen in Wales who have not yet joined any member of Christ's bodv and have not as yet aooeptefl the Saviour's message. Let those who really have "Christ dwelling in them," of all denominations pray for guidance and to be told Christ's wishes by Christ. himsel,f as to the disposal of the life blood of a member of His body (the Church). I have no fear what the result will be. The question is. Would Christ wish the endowments of a branch of His Church to be devoted to any other purpose than that of preaching His Gospel through some organised part of His body? The Courts of Justice in this country could not order such endow- ments to be used for any other purpose, without the last commands of the Saviour have become obso- lete, and the objects for which the land and tithe were set apart had actually failed, and even then the endowments would be given to a kindred object. The Bill, as it stands, is contrary to all the prin- ciples of justice and practice as applicable to indivi- duals, corporations, charities, and trusts. Surely a member of Christ's Body in a Christian country ought to be treated, as to the means bv which it lives, as fairly as an infant for whom trustees hold moneys for its maintenance and education and bv the same principles. Would the High Court of Parliament take away the means a family or a charity has had for many hundred years without compensation.' Why should a member of Christ's body be treated contrary to justice and practice? If this solemn matter is not determined in con- sulfation and under the direction of Christ Himself. terrible trials will come upon the land of our fathers. Wales. WTales, beautiful Wales." There will certainly come upon us a curse and not a bless- ing. if we study the word of God and see what happened to those who interfered with the Church God founded in the wilderness. Arf we in future to give up saying the prayer the Lord Himself taught us? The most wonderful prayer ever given to man. and one acceptable to our Heavenly Father. Thy Kingdom oome. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven." I-. the taking away of endowments from an ancient portion of Christ's body going to assist Christ's Kingdom to come? Let us all offer joint prayers to Him and under His guidance and with His Holy Spirit dwell. ing in us answer 'this question Yes or -No." JUSTICE.

LLANSAWEL WEDDI.TG.—A very pretty wedding took place at Lampeter on Wednesday, the 11th inst., the con- tracting parties beng Mr. John Jones, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones, Cwmhowell. Llansawei. and Miss Mary Hannah Jones, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones, Gelly-uchaf, Khyd- 't, hy cwmerau. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a navy blue tailor-made costume with saxe blue hat, was given away by her father, and was attended as bridsmaid by Miss Joyce Jones, Cwmhowell (sister of bridegroom) and Miss Lizzie Jones, Brynau-uchaf (sister of bride), who were very becomingly attired m grey and -blue respectively. The duties of best man were well carried out by Mr. Dan Jones, Cwmhowell (brother of the bridegroom). Mr. T. Jones, Cwm- howell (father of the bridegroom) was also present. Subsequently the happy party returned to the bride's home, where a sumptuous repast awaited them, and a host of relations, neighbours, and acquaintances awaited their arrival and who extended to them a very cordial home-coming, testifying to the high respect and esteem in which the families of the bride and bridegroom are held in the districts of Rbyd- cwmerau and Llansawel. Mr. and Mrs. Jones new home will be at Hafodwen, Llansawel, and all feel proud to see them making their home in our midst, ( Mr. Jones being a faithful member of Llansawel Church and Sunday school. The present? were numerous and useful.

FERRYSIDE PERSONAL.—We regret to record the removal of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harris, solicitor, fom Glanyr- afon, Ferryside. to South Molton. Devonshire. Mr. Harris was for some time the treasurer of St. Thomas Church, Ferryside. and took a keen interest in public affairs, being for seme years chairman of the Parish Council of St. Ishmael. and deputy- 0 sheriff for the county of Carmarthen for two years. He held a commission as captain in the 4th Welsh Regiment. Carmarthen. Mrs. Harris was also greatly interested in the nursing association and Girls' Friendly Society. The inhabitants of Ferryside wish the family all that is well in their new home.. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of the infant daughter of Mr .and Mrs. E. Bright., of the 1 Mariners' Hotel. Ferryside. after a very brief ill- < ness. on Saturday, the 21st inst. The funeral took place on Wednesdav last. wh^n the Revs. Isaac and 1 R. Thomas officiated at the house and Salem Ceme- 1 terv. where the little child was laid to rest until the Break of Day."

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LLANSTEPHAN 111 our amount in last week's issue of the death and funeral of the late Mrs. Morris, Castle Cottage, we much regret that the name;, of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Jone- .(nephew and niece). Mofa Farm. Llanelly. were inadvertently omitted from the list of near relatives and chief mourners present at the funeral. PERSONAL.—It is pleasing to be able to state that Mr. D. Evans. C.M.. the respected headmaster of this school, is recovering- from his recent indisposi- tion. and we hope that he will soon be back in his pristine good health.

LLANGADOCK EASTER MONDAY RAcm.-It is interesting to note that several local tradesmen have entered their horses, including gentlemen from the neighbouring town of Llandovery, for the Easter Monday races. A face that will be greatly missed at this annual fixtu will be that of the late Mr. John Lewis, landlord of the Castle Hotel, who took the keenest interest in this and all local movements. DB-ALTH.-It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death of one of Langa*loek's oldest inha bit ants in the peson of M. Jno. Lewis, the genial and humorous host of the Castle Hotel, one of the most familiar figure for many years in the uppe end of the County. Deceased was born in the year 1840 at Tanypal. Llandovery, a place famed both in his early days and those of his ancestors for the bill hooks and hatchets turned out there. Mr. Lewis was married at Llanfair Church, Llandovery, in the year 1863 by the then vicar the Retv. Hug-hes who afterwards became the Bishop of St. Asaph. He was the father of the present Bishop of Llandaff. Mrs. Lewis his widow who survives him is a native of Spittal. near Haverfordwest. On the 16th of November last deceased celebrated his golden wedding. He had been landlord of the Castle Hotel for the last 23 years, and durinsr the whole of that period he proved a model landlord, not a single complaint being made against the way in which he conduoted his business. Bv trade a blacksmith he did an extensive business in that line. He was a faithful member of St. Cadog's Parish Church. For many years he worked dilligently and faithfully as Sunday School teacher, and as a sides- man at the church was very popular. For close on 40 years he attended the Sunday ocnool without being absent onoe. Deceased was buried at the Llangadock Cemetery on Monday, 16th inst. There came together a very large crowd of friends to pay their last tribute. Amongst those present were Mr. R P. Llayd, J.P.. D.L.. Mr. Mervyn Peel, Dr. Hopkins. Mr. J. W. Joseph, Church House: Miss Lloyd Harries. Mrs. Meuric Lloyd, Delfryn, and the late vicar of the parish, the Rev. Wm. Rees. The officiating clergy were R-PT. Jno. Titus, vicar designate, and the Rev. Wm. Rees. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Lewis (widow): Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Lewis. Aberystwyth (son and daughter-in- law): Mr". Parsons. Aberystwyth (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Jaok Lewis. Llangadock (son and daugh- ter-m-law): Miss Lewis (daughter); Mrs. Pearce, Maesgwvn. Llandovery (sister); Messrs. Lewis Parsons Llangadock. and Stanley Parsons. Lloyds Bank. Tonypandy (grandsons); Master Herbert John p Lewis. Llangadock (grandson); the Misses Hetty and Sally Parsons. Aberystwyth (grand-daughters); Miss HfOTh- Peace. Uandoyer" (riecei Mr. John Lewis (borough engineer). L'nndovery (nephew); Mr. David Lewis. Senghenydd (nephewl: Miss Lewis. Senghenydd (niece); Mr. Rees Price. Llan- WTtyd Wells (nephew): Mrs. Lewis. American Stores. Llandilo (cousin); Mrs. Davies, Cwmgorse (nieoel: fr. Wm. Thomas. C.C., Whitland; Mr. Lewis. Glancrvchan: Mr. Davies. Cwmgorse (nephew); Mr. Evans. Gwauncaegurwen (cousin); Mrs. Timothy. Cwmgorse; Mrs. Price. Llwynhen- dy; Mrs. Rees. Llwynhendy. Wreaths were sent by the following among-st others:—Mrs. Lewis (widow): Miss Lewis and Mrs. Parsons; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Lewis, the Welsh Sunday School Class. Llangadock, and the Races Committee. The deceased was a great lover of birds and bred several valuable ravens amongst other members of the feathered tribe. He was ah. in excellent gardener.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The C armartbenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, the 31.,t inst.. at Login -Station, and on Friday. 3rd April, at Bronwvdd Arms; each dav at 11. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet en Mon- day the 30th inst.. at Temple Bar. at 10.30. and 3n Thursday. Apri! 2nd. at Pencader. at 11.

Messrs. Frank LIovd nnd Sons conducted their yeat ouarteriv t Wrexham on Wednesday. Thursday and Fridav last week, and they were Favoured with an °ntrv of over 80 horses. Trade A-aF! hr;k. and in exceptional clearanep was effected "br011trhout. The r-nrt linrsfj: nn .,(Jar were Tuite the outstanding feature "f tt1A snles over 70 Torsos this day averaged E62. a great number being iNrchased for London. Several Corporations, Brewery Companies, and Team owners took from to 12 animals each.

1 seriousness, howevser, such a failure is bad enough. ¡. Amongst Liberals the bitterest feelings are growing up. again be It noted, not against Mr. Asquith personally so much as againsct the two defence Ministers. A further count which is formulated against Colonel Seely is that he did not in the first instance give full information to the King, and that afterwards he deliberately attempted to conceal the facts from the House of Commons. Even late on Monday night he would not admit that General Gough had gone back to his post, not uncondition- ally. but upon his own terms. WRIT TEN TERMS. Apropos of General Gough the interesting fact became known on Tuesday—no tuaiiks, liowovor. tl) Colonel Seely—that the first offer made by the War Minister was that while the Government would look 1 to the General's brigade to upohld law and order in Ireland yet it would not expect it to take a part in suppressing a poiiucal agitation. General Gougli pointed out that that was much too vague, and it is stated that one of the arguments used was that under such a pronouncement the Government j might pass the Home Rule Bill and lie might be ) asked, in upholding law and order, to uphold the Home Rule Act, and therefore be brought into a position in which he would be called upon to take part in the coercion of Ulster. Eventually a doou- i ment was drawn up in accordance with his desires and was signed by the Chief of the General Staff and members of the Army Council. THE SCENE IN THE HOUSE. The scene in the House of Commons on Monday, when the great disclosures were made, was stirring in the extreme. It well befitted the occasion. There was a great crowd and passion was at white heat. I do not think I ever before heard so much un- parliamentary language used without a protest liz Members shouted at will. Judging the temper of the House, Mr. Speaker wisely refrained from asserting authority too firmly. Had he acted otherwise a serious explosion must have resulted. The chief Ministers looked very ill at ease. Mr. Llovd George sat with pale drawn face. Mr. Churchill exaggerated his embarrasment by en- devouring to conceal it. Mr. Asquith had lost his ruddiness, and he was unusually nervous at the Table. It was perfectly obvious that he felt he had been duped by his colleagues. Colonel Seely e face was a study. It was that of a schoolboy who has been found out but does not know what his punish- ment is to be. On the front Oppoeitton bench, Mr. Bonar Law had the support of Mr Balfour, Mr. Chamberlain, and Mr. Long. Behind them sat the crowded host of their men in a state of suppressed enthusiasm and excitement. Mr. Bonar Laws speech was a brilliant piece of work. The facto were marshalled with extraordinary skill, and before he had gone far the entire House realized that his facts were reallv facts and no .garbled versions. Later on Mr. Balfour, looking bronzed and well, made such a speech as carried his hearers back to his great days in the eighties and the nineties. The Government shook under eTry blow. OTHER MATTERS. This Ulster business has not been the only impor- tant incident of a heavy week. The Rosyth housing scandal will not soon be forgotten. Although five years have passed since the naval base was com- menced the Admiralty has made no adequate pro- vision for the housing of the hundred, of labourers employed. The huts arc described as deplorable hovels, and some of the men prefer to sleep in the open. But for Lord Robert Cecil and M- John Ward, the state of things would not have been dis- closed, probably, just yet. And this has happened under a Government which is attempting^ to _JLn" augurate a housing compaign- Next time^ Mr. Llovd George goes on the platform he will be re- minded of this case of discrepancy between his practice and his creed. Meanwhile the unionists and the Labour men are taking steps to compel the authorities responsible to fulfil their duty without further delav. The Scottish Local Government Board and the Admiralty may quarrel as much as they like over the question, but the men on the job must not be played with as pawns any longer.