The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

SOCIETY AND PERSONAL M aior the Hon. Ralph Campbell has gone to tin duty with the l,ovat Scouts at Tain, Ross-shire. ^VP> and goes from there to Tnverbroom. Garve. The King's Birthday.—The King celebrated hi.* j ^9th birthday on the 3rd inst. The greetings he V|,e«'-ived included letters from tens of thousands of I »chool-children. Lord and Lady Dynevor have returned to thenr town residence, 15. Lower Berkeley-square. The 1st Welsh Regiment now quartered at Hor- ic; now commandod by Lieut.-Colonel Mor- land, who succeeded Cotonel Young in April last. ¡ Colonel and Mrs. Morland. whose son Conrad ;8 It at Eton, have been staying at Windsor for t\¡!, 4th of June celebrations. At Penally, on Saturday last, in oharming ^'(•ather. Lieut.-Col. Owen Williams and the Officers the Pembroke Yeomanry most hospitably enter- tained a large number of friends from the em-round- counties, the ocou-ion being the regimental sports. Atiiongst. those present were: Brigadier General itnd irrs. Fryer, Major Haag, Col. and Mrs. Trus- *,r)tt. Col. Mayrick. Col. and Mrs. Voyle (Saunders- oot]. Col. Ivor Philipps and Miss Philipps. Lieut.- and Mrs. Llovd (Pare Henri). Mrs. Owen j* iUiams. Mrs. Spence-Jones (Cwmgwili). Mrs. *eim,. Davies-Evans, Mrs. Williams. Mr. and The Ion. Mrs. Lort Phillips, Mr. Seymour Allen, Cap- Jf1'11 Grant. R.N., Mrs. and The Misses Bowen j.wyiigwair), Mr. and Mrs. J. Conway Lloyd inas). Mrs. Stokes (St. Botolphs). Mr. Colby! fynoKe). Capt. and Mrs. Higgon, Mise Higg-on. ai1d Captain and Mrs. Linton (The Welch Regi- tli,,tlt). p | lie Pembrokeshire Yeomanry is a corps that the ^rincipality may well be proud of. The men are j Particu]arly smart, well set up, and well-behaved of'' t!n^ nre pxroP^'ona".v mounted. The balk sti't ^orsos ^is year are of a stamp admirably Woii^' ^or STnart work, arc in excellent condition, e|„. ?artd for. and are of a sort that look like 9r,'lr'g up all their food and looking for more. IT th£. hardest filed day. TV tow K\( °llrt ^unc^on the season are drawing •'mrM ^10'r c'oso- Amongst the most brilliant of |R.rpr<>+tended of these are the St.-ite Balls. th jlc I the first was given on Tuesday evening. Inst-. whilst the second and final ball takes ^'ftdv 'n 29th in~t. Amongst those present was 'rid' ynov°r. who wore a lovely dress of grey tflal ]S1 Vf r ^rocade draped with some exquisite 0& _11!

THE PARLIAMENTARY MACHINE A WASTED Ri'jriiSS. THE HOME RILE SITUATION. (By" JLIIJim.") House of Commons, Westminster. It. has become painfully evident in these last few days that the Government- has allowed the Whitsun- tide Recess to pass without making the smallest effort to find a way out nt the Irish crisis. Of course, the Prime Minister has told us over and over again in effect that he stoes not consider that any action of the Government is directly responsible for the impasse. A Bill has been produced which he and his colleagues regard as altogether excellent, the Liberal contention is that the crisis is due not to the proposals it contains, but. to the evil counsels of the Opposition and the unreasoning prejudices of the Protestant population of llster. ELEM KNTARY FACTS. It is well to get back for the moment to the ele- mentary fund lmental truth. There was no crisis in Ireland until the Liberals lost their independent majority. When they were in full power their good- will towards Ireland took the form of a Council Bill. As iioott as Mr. Redmond saw that the waning popu- larity of Ministers made him dictator he put forward in the old demand, and whether there was there and then a, compact drawn up and signed matters little; for in actuality, as tho weeks went on. we winvssed the full working of an arrangement where- by the Government put Home Rule in place of the Irish Council policy and subordinated all else to that end. and this in spite of the declaration of the Pritno Minister made when he was in a position of greater freedom that no Liberal Government ought to take office if it were not independent of the- Nationalist vote. As I suggest, it is well to recall these things at a moment when the Opposition is blamed by Ministerialists for stirring up strife and bringing the country to the brink of civil war. ANNOYED WITH LORD IIALDANE. Liberals arc considerably annoyed with the Lord Chancellor on account of the certificate of good con- duct which he conferred the other day upon Sir Edward Carson. Lord Haldane in the most effusive language thanked the Ulster Chief for the way in which he had restrained the Covenanters and con- tributed towards the maintenance of law and order. This was the la-to sort of tribute which aver- age Liberals wanted to see given. It has been their contention all along that Sir Edward is the ring- leader in rebellion, that but for him the Ulster -volunteer movement could never have reached its present imposing strength and efficuncy, that he has jeopardized the peace of the realm, and that if peace 1ms been thus far preserved it has been in epite of Sir Edward's sinister influence. Now the Lord Chancellor comes forward and savs in so many words that. Sir Edward ha, been grossly maligned. It is curious how badly served the Liberal Party hacks finds themselves at the hands of their Lord Chan- cellors. Lord Loreburn threw the bomb last 8(.p- tember which caused such a commotion in the dove- cots. At a moment when the average hack supposed that all was serene Lord Lgreburn informed the world that lie was not alone in thinking that a great effort ought to be made forthwith to come to terms with Ulster. Now. Lord Loreburn's successor !iav:: much tho same thing. POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENTS. How the situation will develop is a matter depend- ing upon several factors which are not yet fully developed. Apparently, however, the Ministerial intention is to introduce a sort of skeleton amending bill in the House of Lords. In all probability the only proposal will be the old one of temporary ex- clusion for any Ulster County which may desire it. The Lords will be invited to say what more they want. and if they insert amendments for the exclus- ion of the whole Province until- Parliament, other- wise determines these amendments will come down to the House of Commons and that House will haye an opportunity of saying whether the proposals afford any adequate basis for a last effort at settle- ment. It will be seen that further speculation is futile. Nobody can say for certain yet what the Lords will do, nor can anyone hold dogmatic opin- C'e, I I ions as to the prospects of the amending bill in the Commons should it ever come down from the Lorek DRIFTING. The one thing about which very few people have any doubts is that the Government is allowing matters to drift perillously near to the rapids. Mobt of the warning boards on the banks have been passed unheeded, and already one sees the spray in the air and li(,er, the deep roar of the tortured waters. Mr. T. W. Russell has suddenly become aware of the warnings. He must have forgotten their existence completely, which is wonderfully strange, seeing that most of the boards were laboriously erected largely through his own exertions in the days when he himself believed that the rapids were dangerous and that it was no business of any British Govern- ment to risk coming too near them. This former Unionist seems to have an uneasy conscience. The Iniisterous optimism of the convert is waning, and he concedes that after all. and in spite of Mr. Red- mond, exclusion of some kind may have to lw rPlnt(.o. What Mr. Redmond will say to this proof of the impossibility of the dead past complet'-ly burying its dead remains to be seen. FOR ELECTIONEERING USE. We are now told upon the authority of the Minis- terial press that the Government has drafted the resolutions upon which the reform of the House of Lords is to be based. Of one thing, however, the public may be quite confident. The policy of the resolutions is meant for use in the Election, not for practical business now. It would never do to go to the country again without evidence of any attempt having been made to carry out the too famous pre- amble of the Parliament Act.

LOCAL NEWS SEVERAL KINDS OF COALS have now been REDUCED IN PRICES. For particulars, applv T. BLAND DAVIES, at 8. QUAY STREET, or at the .STATION R/OAD DEPOT. CARMARTHEN. E\RLIKB HOLIDAYS.—The Company all- nounoe a long- series of weekly excursions, detailed Ii", with particulars of booking may Iw seen ill out- all \1'1 i.sing columns. WKDDHNG.—Mr. Austin David Thomas, son of Mr. a no Ir. Henry Thomas. "Disgwylfa." Carmar- then. was married to Miss Inez Cecir Woodford on the 26th }.Lav. 1914. at Galesburg. TIL. C.S.A. G. W.IL STAFF CHANGES.—The following local Great Western Railway stafl changes are taken from the "Great Western Railway Magazme"' Passenger Department: J. Curtis, shunter. Pr it- amman, to Carmarthen Junction, as brakesman. Signal Department: A. E. Gage, lineman, Carmar- th-en, to Old Oak Common; H. G. Lane, lineman. Carmarthen, to Old Oak Common. MARCOXI TKLKfJRAI'HV.—Messrs. Richard Watson find Tra .Join's of this town, two prominent members of tne Carmarthen Harlequins Football Team, have recently left for London to undergo a course of instruction in Marconi wireless tolegraphv. The;, left with all ood wishes for success in lh>■ ir 1WW sphere, which, considering the present advanced state of navigation, plavs a mo-t important part in the S.O.S. tiIE]i::w- At the Bath and West of England Show, held a.t II Swansea recently, a specially-constructed washing 1H;1::¡¡iIW was exhibited by the firm of Bradfords, London, was purchased by Mr. J. T. Williams, of the Priory Hygienic Laundry, Carmarthen. LonHOR REGATTA.—The Lcughor 19th annual regatta was held on Saturday. Amongst the win- ners were :—.Open four-oared heavy ship's boat race: 1, F"rryside; 3, Ferryside. Open sculling match: 1. Lilv. LlanstepTVan. Timbering: 1, Lewis, Tumble-. CARMARTHENSHIRE MAGNATE'S WILL.—The late Mr. Herl>ert John Lloyd, of TyllwyJ, Hayward i licnji. Surrey, a Carmarthenshire landed pro-" pri-etor. k'ft £ 25.892 gross and £ 7.257 net. He left Li" Carmarthenshire property to his wife for life, and £ 1,000 to my farmer, clerk and friend, James Thomas, Parkyrhendry. Lianvbri, Llanst-ephan." h T WAIJKS BAPTISTS.—On Monday last dele- gates representing the Baptist Churches in the Counties of Cardigan, Pembroke and Carmarthen, assembled at I'oj]t.rl1.vdf.'ud:Ld, where the annual meetings are being h-vld. The. Rev. M. H. Jones. Meinciau, presided. Tho proceedings opened with meetings of the various committees. The principal ikm 0,) t h. wa. the Sustentation Fund. jn support of which local committers have been -very active during the past few months. The fund is pro- '.rressing satisfactorily and a good sum has been obtained. CARMARTHKMSHIRK INFIBMAIIY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the followingLegacy from the late Mrs. Grewcocke, ElCiO (less duty). Periodicals: Mrs. Gwynne- Hughes, Glancothi; Mr. R. M. James. Nott's- square; Mr. W. S. G. Morris. Ystradwrallt. Flowers. Mrs. Aslett. Bolahaul; Airs. Rudman Saunders. Glanrhydw; Mr. Lickley, Queen-street. DKJIISK.—Another much-respected inhabitant of this town t>assed away on Sunday morning, in the person of Mrs. Hannah Arthur, 37, Priory-street, Carmarthen. Deceased was one of the oldest in- habitants of the town, being 88 years of age. She was well-known throughout the town, and her death is deeply deplored by a very large circle of friends. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, namely Mr. J. B. Arthur, ex-mayor of Carmarthen: Mr. Arthur Arthur. Nott's-square; Mrs. Webber. Swindon, and Mrs. Jones. Clapham. The funeral, which was private1, took place yester- day (Thursday)) at the Cemetery. WKnnixr:.—A pretty but quiet wedding took place at the Registry Office, Carmarthen, on Wed- nesday, the contracting parties being Miss Mary Jones, sccond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones. Brvngorse Farm, Llangunnor, and Mr. Samuel Rees. Erw-wen Farm, Llangunnor. The bride was charmingly attired in a brown velvet costume with hat to match. After a sumptuous dinner at the Railway View Refreshment Rooms. the happy couple left for Swansea, where the honey- moon is being spent. ST. DAVID'S PARISH CHURCH LADS' BKKJAUJ:.— Orders for week ending June 18th :-Officer on duty. Lieut. W. David Thomas; sergeant on duty. Sergt. Da vies; bugler on duty, BugWr J. B. Morris. Church Parade on Sunday, June 14th. The Com- pany will parade at the Barracks at 10.30. No water bottle. LTsual parade at the Barracks on Thursday, the 18th. at 7.30. Recruits' parade the S'ITTW evening at 7 p.m. Band practice the same evening at 6.30 p.m.—(Signed) J. Caleb Hughes, O.C. Company 3113. 4TH BATT. THE WELSH REGIMENT (E Company).— Orders for the week ending Saturday, the 20th June. 1914 :-Officf\rs on duty, Lieut. W. L. Dud- ley: Company orderlies. Sprgt. W. R. James and Corpl. G. Davies. Parades, etc.:—Monday: Com- pany parade, at 7.30 p.m. (dress. drill order, car- riers and braces). Tuesday: College Half Com- pany—Company parade and Brigade Signallers' Semaphore Instruction, at 2.0 p.m. (dress, drill order, carrier and braces). Wednesday: Recruits' drill and fitting of equipment and Bugle Band Prac- ti-me, at 7.30 p.m. (drees, plain clothes). Friday: R<>cruits' drill and Bugle Band Practice, at 7.50 p.m. (dress, plain clothes).—By order, J. F. de Rees. Captain. Commanding E Co. 4th Welsh Regiment, Carmarthen. WKLSH FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL ENCINEERS.— Carmarthen Detachment.—Orders for week ending June 20th, 1914:-0fficer on duty, Capt. J. Fran- cis; N.C.O. on duty, Sergt. E. Duckfield; Orderly corporal, Lance-Corpl. W. Colby Evans; Orderly trumpeter. Tpr. T. Morgan. Monday: DismounV'd •—Engineering. Mounted—Riding drill, at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Recruits' Miniature Range Practice, at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday: Mounted and dismounted, Infantry training, at 7.30 p.m. Thursday: Mus- ketry, Trained men and Recruits, at 2.30 p.m. Fri- day: Recruits' drill, at 7.30 p.m. (dress. Khaki). Satur.Tiy: Musketry. Trained Men and Recruits, at 2.30 p.m. Miniature Range Practices: Prize money in connection with above will be paid out on Wed- nesday. 17th inst.. after drill.—(Signed) John Francis. Captain. Welsh Field Co., R.E., Carmar- then. TK^XI.S. Carmarthen's Win over Kidwe!l. — In a tenuis match at Carmarthen on Thursday in last week the home team defeated Kidwelly by nine events to one and 111 games to 38. Scores :—P., W. Rees ;ind ]). J. Davies (Carmarthen) beat T. S. and W. G. Lewis. 7-5. 6-1: beat I)..1. Lewis and T. R. Lewis. 6-0. 6-0: beat D. R. Wild and .1. R. Rodi. 6-1. 6 0. W. Davies and J. Errtrvs Thomas (Carmarthen) beat T. S. Bowen and W. G. Lewis. beat D. J. Lewis and T. R. Lewis. 6 0. 6-0: D. R. Wild and J. R. Roeh. 6-0 6-1. Erie Evans and th" Rev. Arthur TTu-xbes (Carmarthen) beat T. si. Pnwen and W. (J. 1-6. 6-4. 6-3: \<1 D. J. f.wis and T. R. Lewi-. 7-5. 5-4: beat D. R. Wild and J. R. Roch 6-0. 6-3. WKl>f>r.V< — A pretty wedding was liO!t-lllllizl'c1 at 1\ Eifi'lish Wesley.vn Church on Wednesday, when Mr. Frederick Bail >v. fruirt r< r. Queen-street. Car- marthen. formerly manager ar the Fruit Stores, Jari,al". was married to Mi-s \1111; Elizabeth Ayriss. Croughton. North Hants. The duties "f best mall was a! arried out by Mr. Leonard Lore. The Rev. W. Whitfield per- formed the ceremony. The wedding breakfast at which a larue number of guest- were presenl. v. a partaken of at the Temperance Hotel, Queen-stree-. They were the recipients of many expensive pre- sell's. Wrr.L.—M r. Jacob Andrews, Carmarthen.—Mr. Jacob Andrews, of 56. King-street. Carmarthen, eonf!*ctioner. who died oil April 12. aged 80 years. left estate of the gross value of P,13,964 of which the net personality has been sworn it £ 8.816. The testator left £1.080 to his daughter. Tda Nicholas. R500 and a house at Ferryside to his daughter. Amanda Davies. B100 to his da11-nt"r Yi. and B50 to each of her daughter Gwladys and Lucy. fifteen houses and a sum varying according to circum- stances, but not exceeding £.350. to his daughter R,o-in-,x Rogers. B500 to his son George. £ 300 and certain house property to his son Berti". the srood- will of his business to his son Edward, his house- j c .en ;tr(,( hold effects at Queen-street to his wife. £2,QO to I' each of the seven children of his late daughter. Ophelia Sutton. and to each of the four children of his late son William. F,200 to his son-in-law. Charles Herbert Sutton, and to his wife he left a life 111- ter- st in iiiortgal-es amounting to £ 1.400. The residue of his property he left to his son Edward. C.E.M.S. (St. David's Branch).—The annual meeting of the above branch was held on Monday eveiling, the President (the Rev. Griffith Thomas, -.vicar) in the chair. The Rev. J. Gwynfe Jones (vice-president) was also present. The President de- livered an address, and pointed out that ,c branch was as vigorous as ever. The papers and addresses given during last session had been of a very edifj- ing charaetod. and on the whole the Men's Services had been very well attended. The chairman of i committee (Mr. H. S. Holmest then gave an ap- j propr'ate address. The hon. secretary (Mr. W. J. Matthews) read his annual report. RW«rrmg to I Mr. J. W. Martin's departure from the town, he said he was always a willing and ready helper as a. member, and he wished him every success in his new where of labour. The hon. treasurer (Mr. J. Howell Davies) rend his statement of accounts, which showed a balance in hand. Messrs. Trivett. H. W. Evans and Rupert Evans submitted their reports as to their respective branches of work. Me-srs. David Evans. S. Over. A. Watson, Harry Lewis and R. J. Lockyer (represent me Christ Church), and Messrs. Dan Phillips. W. N. Twis. James Williams and Thomas Henry Morris (repre- senting t. David's Church) were appointed com- mittee. Air. R. J. Edwards. T'nion-srreot. was appointed hon. sec., and Mr. Rupert Evans, trea- surer. Hearty thanks were passed to Mr. W. J. Matthews and Mr. R. J. Lockyer for the valuable services rendered by them. I YKOMAXBY.—Trie Pembroke Yeomanry, who went to camp at Penally on May 26rb. returned on Tues- da\" L,.t. The whole troop, including Carmarthen, -wvt-e its uiiiimau'l of Col. Cv.vn William- and t ^uji'.r Spr-nce Jones. Major Collis. Capt. H'ggon, j Bud Major D< h«e DaViC>-y.var.s. 'Die weather was vi-. y d (":1 -y1.l!"(: :1! sport?- were held. i ;¡, rod MacKinnon v. I T T) t tifilfi 1- 1 rw :> F da ><] C ;i. fryer i; -p. <>■;( squadron (;!1 Friday, -Satm-lay «i:d Monday last. All looked j h-.nny a: ;,e.\b. improve.! uitvr their 1 ohday rude- e:V,°'- THE RINK l'I('T L ',IF. Tlict enterprising j matintr. r of tiie Drome. Mr. i. \0 YVgd has aaain been successful in securing for prod -ction j of ,111 umgly high standard, which "ll l'" depicted next week. For h" tirst part of the week the pictures are "At the hour of dtwn, I a beauifully coloured two-part Grnirnont feature j drama. depicting tlw triumph and fall of a lordly brigand. The dresses and setting of this photo-play are splendid. "The Gunmaker of Moscow, an extremely dramatic tale of plot* and counterplavs, in which Peter the Great, is involved in two parts; keeper J .ily," "Whaling Industry," "Lt. Pimples' Dash .for the Pole." For the lattr;r part of the week the programme is as follows:—"Nick Winter," Pathe's great three-part detective drama, and the masked thieves. The inimitably detective is here engaged in unravelling which represents a IJarrier of mystery. "Lovp Conquers Vic" a powerful I two-part feature drama by Rex: "Pathe Gazette-" liny Tim." "Performing Lions." CHORAL FESTIVAL.—On Tuedav last a choral festival was held In t. Peter's Church und» r the auspices of the "Carmarthen Archdeaconal Union. Tiie services consisted of Morning Prayer and a full choral Communion Serv;ce. The intoner was the T. Thomas. All Saints', Llanelly; celebrant, Re Griffith Thomas (vicar of Sr. V7 tiieii. who was assisted by the Rev. B. Parry Gri- ffiths, vicar of St. Peter's; Rer. Canon Lloyd, Llanpumpsaint Rev. \Y. LI. Rees. Llangunnock, and the Rev. T. M. Morgan, Newchurch. The folh evie.-j. churches were represented :-t. David's and St. John's Carmarthen: Llanelly Parish: Church. Llangynog. Llannon, Llanpumpsaint, ■ i an i Newchurch. The pinging throughout. was declared to be of a very high standard, the conductor. Mr. John Price (choirmast-er to the [nion) being particularly touched by the anthem, "Molwch vr Arglwydd." which was sung during I the Morning Service. The organist was Mr. Harold Malkin, F.R.C.O., organist of St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen; secretary. Rev. D. Daven Jones, t Llant'ynydd Vicarage; and the treasurer. Mr. Percy Thomas. Derllys Court. A similar festival will be held next Tuesday at Llandilo Parish Church. EMJ'IRK THKATKK.—AS seen by the capital pro- gramme of this place of amusement. under the able guidance of Mr. H. W. Bolton. the show continues to draw large houses. The variety turns this week are as usual up to their high standard. "The Weimavs." in their spi-cialitv act. and "Sadie Dal v." both delighted tilt, Tile principal | pictures for the latter part of this week are: "A Face from the Past," a magnificent drama of ex- ceptional interest, and "The Broad Stairway." an exceedingly powerful film. For next week the variety turns are "The Musical Middies." the finest high-class concertina duettists. with special scenery "The Deck of a Battleship." The pictures throughout the week include "A Question of Right." a famous Lubin masterpiece of absorbing- interest: "Minosa San." a love drama; "A Prisoner in the Harem." with the famous Countess De Mars- tine in the title role. The story is laid .11 India, and deals with, the problem of modern civilization in the East. Torn, the beautiful daughter of a Hindoo ni'ser, is imprisoned in a harem, and her lover, with the assistance of his pet tiger, en- deavours to effect her escape. Other pictures are 1 "For the Sins of Another," a magnificent drama; "Acros? the Allow" comedv; "Wille and the Bank Note." a pathetic drama: and "The Warwick Chronicle.

ARCHDEACON OWEN EVANS RESIGNS PILLAR OF CHLRCII IN WALES. S( HOL AR. The Ven. Archdeacon Owen Evans has tendered to the Bishop of St. David's his resignation of the Archdeaconry at Carmarthen and benefice of Golden Grove, on account of ill-health. The re- signation was received in Carmarthenshire with much regret. Both in the educational sphere and in the parish work. Archdeacon Owen Evans has given abundant proof of his wonderful powers of orgll!1isation and wisdom of judgment, but what still more made all Churchmen his debtors was his fine services on the Royal Commission. It was the strain of this work which undermined his health. Whilst at Carmarthen he kept in touch with every- I one and universal sympathy was expressed through- out his illness. During the eleven years he was warden of Llandovery College he raised the school to the front rank among public schools of its size in tiej country. His most memorable service to the Church however, was his work as a member of the Royal Commission on the Church in Wales, which cost h:ni ius Health. In his examination of wit- nesses. his thorough mastery of the whole subject, is fairness of mind. and his unfailing courtesy showed mental and moral qualities of the highest order. The memorandum signtd by hnn and Lord Hugh Cecil—for which Lord Hugh Cecil publicly stated that the Archdeacon was responsible — is a summary of the evidence laid before the Commission which is of permanent value. It is significant that no attempt has ever been made to challenge I)t, fjnrnes- and accuracy of that memoran- dum whirh hrouv;ht home to public opinion the breakdown of the case against the Church in Wales from the p.rint of view of equity. There stands to his credit a distinguished career. A scholar of Jesus College. Oxford, he obtained his B.A. decree (first of natural science)) in 1877. and his M.A. de- gree in 1886. He was made deacon of Bangor in 1877. and a priest a year later, holding during that time a curacy at Llanfairfechan. In 1878 he was made minor Canon of Bangor. He held this posi- tion until 1885. when he was appointed theological lecturer and professor of Welsh at St. David's College, Lampeter, where he remained until 1889. He then became warden and headmaster of Llan- dovery College, remaining there until 1900. when thi> Bishop of St. David's offered him the liv'ng of Sr. Peter's. Carmarthen. Soon after, in 1901. he was made Archdeacon of Carmarthen. In 1883, he I became chaplain to the Bishop of Chester and in 1897 examining chaplain to the Bishop of St. David's. In 1901 he was appointed honorary chap- lain to the late King Edward, and was re-appointed I in that office to King George. M AVTK!) TO Kvow .—How flio silver cup won by the pencader Party at Ffynon Bvrgwni Eisteddfod has been -atisfactorily divided amongst the members of the quartette.

LAMPETER AliGi'lON' sluCki UtuUgiit, ivc bale to UH "lait oil Â- wa* not L''1d.! 10 i.llJ" u: Its .c.ó- J-iiL1 JlUVVH UOuiiCU all;" ..hi". 0. X. xvccb, U.Cl,i (Ill' L..l e dOLie ciR-jr ootft gct tht, :dl') Lip l-o Lire iiuuiv, out. vviWi tiie 1;111 Ueuior* .-cour LJ..L country lur iai L:d) ü.Ju ,0le lire ¡T:,U":l',J owrv 211011 t-ii, l) that vxic >oul.Jl!Y ;(,r Hie rii.iiit k ^5'.i 1 u 1.1 riy iiurapercu. jju.i. cOitJ t ixoiii jjXu to x.27 i'.> cows allu cai.e.s. Llù; curves, L¿ iUs. l;:ci • was not luucn demand 1<'L «• £ unci pigs, and !;t fat cattie Avert* olicred. L) »\ ArtHur Jones, 3. a^istvLUt ui«.- c.. r ar St. Ibiu College Seiioo), will be leaving Lampeter next moi:ti». lie nas accepted a cmuey at Liauain, ire ".vrii lx* ir.iwi: at LaIn- p.-Uii, during his residence tlere lie endeared < :¡ :o a.i.il. J.iUe. 1l.I., .LJ, (1; oi annie^ise help at tL". }>ufl"ll en: roe, iit*re he readily at the various serve- rie i» an all round man—a good prei.chor and s.nger, an athlete, and an accompli-d ^jioi-ar, and alcoougn we an; sorry 10 part v. :di xi. m, all vris'n nun every sutc •>!>;•. in iii.s new ],ar. ii. Ire >vill be oi great benefit to aie young men -if the parish, a, lie rakes a deep interest in the v.ei- lare of young people. WESLEYAN r-'ESTIVAi.—The annual festival was held at Wesiey ;"hapt>! on Monday, when there were present nl(-,rlib -s from the churches 01 Tregaron, ljiiinpoter, Ciigwyn, Bethel, Llandyssul. Aberayron, Ciicenniii and Capel Vicar, xiie morning meeting was taken up by the children, who were catechised in Scriptural knowledge. They also sang suitable music. Tiie meeting was pr-sided over by the Rev. T. Oliver. In the afternoon the adults recited parts of the -Scripture and were catechised by tho Rev. S. Whilding. Aberayron. in the rhird chapter of Colowians. This meeting was presided over by the Rev. H. Owen, Llandyssul. The evening meeting was devoted to singj^g, when Mr. Dd. Thomas. Tregaron, conducted. Mr. Jonathan Thomas. Tre- garon. presided. The festival proved as usual quite I t-.ucoesj-. CXITABIAN IFKSTIVAL.—The Unitarians of Cardi- r.uishire held their annual singing festival at So •.r ( bapel. which had been kindly placed at their dis- posal. 011 Monday, and the eiiape] was crowded in the morning, afternoon and night. The conductor w i- Mr. Evan Richards. Llandy>sul. The morning- meeting wa- commenced by the Rev. D. Evans. Cribin. and the Rev. E. O. Jenkins, Llwynrhyd- owon. gave an address. Several (,rtific3te- were giTen to children for proficiency in the tonic sol-fa examination. Four .persons fm I^amprter gave a capital rendering of the quartette. "Gwyn eu byd," which was much appr.xriated. and in addition to a rre-od display of hymn-tunes, an anthem, "Trwy ddirgel ffyrdd (D. Jenkins) was stiiig morning and 'afternoon. Dr. D. J. Davies. Aberystwyth, presided in the morning^ Rev. E. Evans, Soar. in the after- noon. and the Rpv, E. O..Jenkins in the evening. Mr. Davies. Gelliwen. addressed the evening meet- ;111<, and a vote of sympathy wa.s passed with the Rev. E. Ceredig Jones. Ciliau Aeron. in his illness. On the proposition of the Rev. R. C. Jones, seconded bv B,-Y. T. A. Thomas. Llandy-sul, a hearty vote of thanks was ptss.v;! to thp authorities of Soar Chapel for th-lir kindness in lending the chapel. The singing throughout was good and congregational, showing that some good work had been done at practices during the winter. The following presided at the organ during the day:—Mrs. Evans, Cartref Mrs, Junes. Coedfoel: Miss Jones. Gelli; Mrs. Jenkins. Bla^nwaun-ganol: and Miss Tec, Thomas. Lampeter. The officials for the year are:—Chair- man. Mr. Josiah R. Jon^s. Garthowen; treasurer. Mr. L. T. Thomas. Penarwrl secretary. Mr. T. G. Thomas, Talgarreg. \Y orcrvHs OF THE WATFP. Pi,AXE.—Lampeter was well represented at Aberystwyth on Saturday on the occasion of M. <i11m('t' waterplnne ex wit ion flights. The latt, train from the seaside resort was much annreciated by the T>ampeter visitors. SHOP Ci.OBIKO.—As the shops were closed during Whit-Monday, shopkeepers were in a puzzle what to do on the usual half-holiday (Wednesday), and it WHS interesting to see them watching each other. The report that some closed while other? kept open, each one satisfying himself, There should be a better understanding: in regard to such things, and flII universal decision come to as it we, galling for some assistants having to work while those in other shops had a holiday. THE TKREITORIALS.—The D Squadron (Cardigan- shire) returned from camp at Penally on Tuesday, and wer« warmly welcomed by their friends at Lampeter, and elsewhere. All seem to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves by the ;((1 sea wave. and looked robust and healthy. METHODIST FESTIVAL.—The Methodists held their Cymanfa Garni'" at Soar on Wednesday, particu- Lr of which will appear in our next issue. THE LATE MRS. EDVTABDS.—The mortal remains of the late Mrs. Edwards were interred at St. Peter's Churchyard oil Thursday afternoon, when, in addition to the relatives, there was a good number of torroiv- ing liv. nds present to show their respect- to her memory. The Revs. D. J. Evans and R. Keble \\ïlliaIlJ officiated, and special hymns were tung. Mr. Ivor ('aradoc Jones, organist, presided at the organ, and played the "Dead March" as rlie mourn- t'ld cortege left the church for -the graveside. Several beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and to place oil the grave. WHITSI'n FAIR.—This fair was held on Wednes- day. and the weather being fine, thousands of people came to town, in addition to a business affair. the afternoon is devoted to pleasure. With the excep- t'on of a travelling cinema show there were 110 uttrac- t i< '1- in please and mter.^t the many young people who filled the street-. A splendid array of horses, cattle, and pigs were offered for .-ale. realizing good prices. Heavy horses sold for £ 36 to £ 40 each; carriage horses. F,20 to L28. cobs. £ 12 to £ 18: ponies. £ 9 to £ 15. (,'attic: There was a fairly good o: but no demand; young cows and calves, £ 12 to £ 16 IGs. yearlings, £ 7 10s. to £ie 10-. two-jear-Ids. L9 1C. T. £ 12; no far cattle offered for sale. The supply of small pigs sold well at prices ranging from 25s. to 30s. per head. PROPK3»rv SALT-—At the Royal Oak Hotel on Wednesday. Mr. auctioneer, offered for three dwelling house. viz.: 19. 20, and 21. Treherbert. a suburb on the Carmarthenshire1 side of but after some bids had been made. the lor- were withdrawn, as the reserve price was not reached. RKTTKARSAL.—Choirs from Lampeter. Llanwenog. Llairllwni. &c.. met at the organ hall. Highmeaa. on Wednesday evening to rehearse the musical portion the deanery festival at St. Peter's Church next Wednesday. iMr. W. Lewis (Arfryn). the festival conductor, was the conductor, and the rehearsal was a great success. The magnificent organ was played by Mr. Ivor Caradoc Jones, tiie able organist of St. Peter's Church. Lampeter. Given a fine day. the Peter's Church. Lampeter. Given ii fine day. ilie festival next Wednesday promises to be one of the best ever held. The choirs were conveyed to High- mead in brakes, and all enjoyed the journey to the palatial mansion of Col. Davies-Evans. lord lieutenant of Cardiganshire, who takes the deepest interest in mu-ical matter. being a keen and enthusiastic musician, and organist at Llanwenog Church. THE Hot SJ- I" AMINE.—In view of the exigencies of the Lampet")-house problem the account of the un- precedented number of vacant house- at Llandilo. which wa." commented upon in last week's JOKKXAI.. makes interesting reading. "Comparisons. we know '"are odious. yet when a comparison is made between the dearth of hou-es here with the unlet tenements at Llandilo. the invariable conclusion is drawn in favour of Lanlpetcr as a progressive borough. Here, reviewing the doings of the munici- pal fathers in regard to solving the acute dwelling- 'I'.iestion. it is a ca-e of "wait and see" in contrast to Llandilo's "see and wait." In the meantime Cupid )-busyatl,ampeter. consummation" cannot be materialised until the proposed hou-cs are built and not morelv discussed in tie* Council chamber At I;x-t there are signs of something being done to supply a solution to what has too long lieen a drar on Lampeter'* wheel—the hou-ing problem. Like Llanelly* J.anlj)pti" motto ml; iw ;'Ym!:J('n" ("orwnrdl. There's no finality to progre—. nor is tiler" any limitation the needs of a growing com- munity. Lampeter is expanding, r rid tim-t be given that attention whi-h its importance a- the A them of Wales'' deserves in regard to housing accommoda- t j (111. lift"—The members of the 'yi!1nin'r choir at the doMu.-rv eisteddfod here in January. together with the i-eitrV.s of rhe English Sundav School en joyed an outing to Aberavron on Suturdnv. acr-om- e-inied by the Revs. D. J. Evans and R. Keblw W ilbams. curate-. They proceeded in brnkes from Lampeter at 2 p.m.. and during the afternoon enjoyed a substantial tea on the beach at Aberayron. The we-iibe/ wfine during the day. but on their return heavy rain descended, but no harm was done, as all vvTH* prepared for emergencies and fickle weather.

LLANDYSSUL t —TLe ."sunaay scnoois of Carmel, Gweru- lhvyn. lioreb tLiandyssul) and Bwlchygrocs Corigrc- gatiorui Churciie-s met at the latter piace vo recite "Pwihj." In the absence vi U10 Rev. Tom Davies. pii_-tor. the luv. David Joitcs., Gwernilwyn .presided. In tie- morning me throe schools examined w. re Bv.ich\groe=, Carmel and Gwernilwyn, Seion and Horcb lollowing in tlx- afternoon, under the c-on- dr.ctor.siiip of Mr. Saiii Richards. Bwlchvgroes gave an exceiient rendering of "Ceuwch i'r Arglwydd" (Cyril .Jenkins). The anthem selected by Seion was "'Pa fodd y 'vj.aiiiia (loui Pric-.o, and vlie choir was conducted by Mr. T. Jones, Canton Yi¡1ü; the I school was cütœiJi"J by the At-v. i,) .G .W iilianit, ) St. Clears, on Acts ii 1. The "p-.vnc" chosen by j Horcb wa.> Ileb. xii.. and the Rev. \V. J. Re»v, of I Porth. Rhondda (tJ,farmer puaior •, i il:e c.,tuaii, wa.- the cutechi--t. The seit.-<*t-ed anthem wa- ) Diiuw, rho ini" Ih Betid" (Gvulym Janes) end Mr. Edwards. Heniian, conducted the tinging. In tiie ')rrl1OJ:' were deliver!d by tht. Rev-. \Y. and D. G. Williams. The ladies of the church ) ministered to the wan;? oi the visitors in the v. siry where a uountiful s\1;ly of food wa,s provided. SHOW.—At the la. nee ting of t.ie pi omoters of th. Agricultural Sh< w to be i., ld Augn. t. :\1", R. Baiii,. presided. It was decided j to and classy tor barren m .n* or geldings (f .rur years or over), Welsh cobs, teams of cart horsi-s. and open CdS for 11:): s- s llhHL Aaudie, and ël Illjllilb competition. Judges for the various classes were aiso api>ointed. ('RICK}r.-llH' return match was I'layed 011 W ednesday afternoon last between the Town und the County School on the latter'a ground. Both (earns were keen on winning, but the verdict went to the school. Scores:—County School, 61: Town. ó9. the generosity of the pr. -ident (Major Cass, D.S.O., J.P..). the members of the eiub were entertained to tea on Wednesday last, about 60 sitting down at the tables. During th £ af ternoon the tennis members engaged in an American tournament, but owing to the numerous entries it has not yet been completed. The bowling and croquet members turned up in force and all spent a most cftijoyable day. Ron Davies. Teify Casile. kindly gave permission to erect a tent in the adjoining field. IEVNIS.—On Saturday last a very enjoyable match was played agamst St. David's College. Lampeter. Llandyssul were represented by J. A. Morris (cap- taint and T. Evans. T. Morgan and T. L. Jenkins. J. -Jajii,-s ,iTi(i F. A. Walker, and the game ended m a win for the College by 8 events t ol. 5 .-et- to 17. und 69 games to 103. W EPDING.—On Mondav. the 1st instant, a verv pretty wedding took place at Penybont Baptist Chapel, the parties being Mr. D. J. ihomas. hon of Mr. Thomas. Emlyn Boot Stores. Newcastle-Emlyn. and Miss B. M. Evans. only daughter of Mr. John Evans, Arfryn. Llandyssul. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. C. Griffiths. assisted bv 3Ir. Gibbon. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a navy serge costume with hat to match. The best man was Mr. Tom Thomas 1-brot-her of bridegroom), the bride being attended by Miss Margaret Jane Davies. Manchester House. The reception was held at Arfryn. after which the happy pair left for Gors- einon. MaA- their life be as cloudless as their wed- ding day. is the wish of their many friends.

LLANDILO The Llandilo Squadron of the Pembroke Yeo- manry returned home after their days' camp at Penally on Tuesday. Mr. Dd. Morgan. White Horse, c iialriiiitr, of the Urban District Council, and Mr. W. D. Jenkins, architect, waited upon the officers at Penally on Monday with a view to secur- ing the camp for Llum".o next year. The outlook seems favourable. WEDDING BELLS.—The following weddings have taken place at the Registry Office:—Robt. Smith, Bryngoylan-terrace. Ammanford. to Annie Jane Evans, 9. Prospect-place. Garnant. John Jone-. Brynawel. Pontardulais. to Esther Jones. Danvfan, •Ca.pel Hendre. m. Thomas. 7. Oakfield-terrace. Gl.mamman. to Mary Hannah Williams. 3. Oakfield- terrace. Glanamman. The last-named parties were married at Capel Seion Congregational Chapel, Glanamman. POLICE COVHT.—At a special sitting of the police court on Monday, before Messrs. Wm. Hopkins and Dd. Davies—Morgan Llewelyn, no fixed abode, was. charged by P.C. Robblings with being drunk and disorderly at Llandilo on the 6th inst. Fined 2- fxl. and costs and allowed time to pay.—On Tuesday, before Messrs-. Wm. Hopkins and Dd. Morgan. White Horse—Michael Moynon was charged with absconding from the Llandilo Workhouse on the previous evening. Prisoner waa sent down for 14 days with hard labour. SMART CAPTURE.—On Tuesday afternoon. Serget. Roblin. Pontyberem. arresbnl Morgan Davies. Quarry. Llangathen. who has been wanted since the beginning of February on a charge of stealing ferrets. He will be brought up before the Amman- ford police on Wednesday EXIT RECRUITS.—About seven of the police re- cruits now stationed at Llandilo will be thi week removed to Llanelly and tliv Amman Valley. Others, we understand, will take their place. GOLDEX WEDDING.—Mr. Wm. Rees Evans and Mrs. Hannah Evans. Tynewydd. Golden Grove, celebrated their golden wedding last Saturday. A tea party was given to about 150 of the inhabitants on the occasion at Brynhyfryd Mission House. Park Lane. Golden Grove. Rustic sports were also held in an adjoining field. In the evening a miscel- laneous concert was given by local artistes, over which the Rev. W. Davies. The Walk. pastor of the Tabernacle. Llandilo, presided. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Evans were the recipients of an enlarged framed photograph of themselves. The presentation was made by Mr. David Lewis. Llether. on behalf of the Sunday School. Speeches were delivered by the Rev. Wm. Davies (chairman), Mr. Thomas Davit*. Penybanc; Mr. David Lewis. Joshua. Jones. Menagerie, as well as several others. William Hvans was born at Tynewycld 74 years ago, and has resided there all his lifetime. He has been in the employment of the Earls of Cawdor at the Golden Grove Garden* for 48 years. He has now retired. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are alive, and there are 12 grandchildren. Both are faithful mem- bers of the Tabernacle. It is interesting to note that Mr. Evans is a brother of Mrs. Dinah Jones. Ffraifach, whose golden wedding celebrations were held last year. PREACHING SERVICES.—The Baptists of Llandilo held their annual preaching services on Sunday and M onday. The preachers were the Revs. J. Thomas Glanamman. and D. P. Roberts.

LLANDOVERY WHITSUN OFFERINGS.—The Vicar (says "The Llandingat Parish Magazine") is very grateful to the Churchpeople for their liberal Whitsun offer- ings, and particularly to Mr. Smale, of Ystrad, and the warden of the College (the Rev. W. W. Poole Hutrhes) for their generous cheques. PoLTCE COURT.—These sessions were held on Fri- day. before Mr. C. P. Lewis, Mr. T. Watkins, Major D. Gwynne. Mr. D. Davies. and Mr. T. Roberts. There was only one case down for hear- ing. viz.. that against Thomas Griffiths, Cross-lane, who was enlarged by P.C. Evans with being drunk and disorderly. He was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—— The licence of the New White Lion. Llandovery, was transferred from Mr. Richards, who is leaving for Canada, to a new tenant. THE LATA REV. EBXNI>Z:BR JO^IS.—'The I^mdin- gat Parish Magazine for June contain* an ably- written appreciation of the late Rev. Ebencier Jones from the pen of the vicar (the Rev. D. Ed. mondes-Owen). Deceased was vicar of Llandovery for many year. OMISSION.—We regret that in our report of the carnival, in connection with the Whit-Monday events, wp omitted the name of Miss Annie Daniels, c Orchard-street, Llandovery, who won a prize of 2s. 6d. LL WTTT)-D WELLS AUCTION MART.—Messrs. John Davies and Co.. of Llandovery, Llandilo. and Llangadock. will in future run the Llanwrtyd Wells Auction Mart in conjunction with the Llanwrtyd Crban Council. Prizes are to be awarded for the best stock at the first mart under the new regime, which will be held on June 24th.

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RHYDLEWIS DEATH.—We regret TO announce the death of Ben Davies. of Rhydlewis (and London), which vook place in London on Thursday, the 28th ultimo, after a brief ilim-s- of about a fortnight, but he did not f.1 very well in health the last twelve months. He had attained the age of 72. He entered the drapery business very young and had spent over 40 years in London, where he had been engaged in some of the largest drapery- firms in the Metropolis. po 16. Deceased defended from an old and well-known family in the district. He was of a very genial disposition, and ver\ kind m his -.say and was held in high esteem by all who came in contact with him. and had ho ts of friends in London and the pro- vinces. His remains were brought down on Friday night by the mail from Padd iigt,)n.* which reached Henllan about 6.30 a.m. Saturday morning. A procession was formed of about a dozen carriages and he was conveyed from there by hearse to Rhyd- lewis. Tiie funeral tool, piace on Tuesday, the 2nd instant. The interment being at Hawen burial ground, \11"11 a larsA concourse of neighbours, fri"nr1" and relatives assembled to pay the deceased their last tribute, which testify to the respect in which he and the family are held in the district. At thr house a short service was conducted bv the np\ DiU) Evans. Hawen. who also at the chapel preached an impressive sermon. At the graveskle the Rev. Cynfelin Benjamin officiated, offering a ifervent prayer. He leaves behind three sisters. The chief mourners were Misses Mary and Eliza- i.,tli Dnvi. Rhydlewis (sisters): Mr. a.nd Mrs. Todd. Rhydlewis fbrother-in-law and s Miss Esther Todd. London, and Mis* Lilly Todd, Rhyd- lewis (nieces) Dr. Powell. Newcastle-Emlyn (consini and hi.- son. Dr. Powell. Cardigan MrFl. Evans. Dy-ffrynbern: Mrs. Jones. Llanpumpsaint (cousin) h, Powell, Broniwan (oou-in). and Mrs. Powell and their son. Mr. Powell. Blaenbarre. The other relatives at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bl iennorth: Mr. Thos. Davies. Glascoed; Mr. D. Evans and Mr. T. D. Evans, architect and surveyor. Llandyssul: Mr. Davies. Penpombren; Miss Davies, Blnenwaun Mr. Rees. Olyncoch Mr. Evans. Biyu. and Mrs. Davies. Gwalia House. Tal- giireg. W*e also noticed present Professor Tom Parry, and other-. Wreaths and flowers were Pent, from firms in London where deceased had been in business, such a* Thompson. Mr. Morris Daviee. of Thompson firm: Mr. Jones. 60. Cartwrisrht-gardens, London; Messrs. Sm?? and Mantle: Miss Hodges. Moss Blondell. 8. Eastbourne-terrace. Londn. and Dr. and Mrs. Dr. Lydwig Jones, London, and others.

PENCADER MrsiCAL SUCCESSES.—Pencaderians were fairly suc- cessful at the eisteddfod a tFfvnon Byrgwm on Saturday. 6th inst. Pencader Children s Choir were complimented on their excellent performance. They were conducted by Miss L. Johns. A.L.C.M.. Pen- cader Party, won' the quartette, the prize b,-ing a silver cup. The party consisted of-Soprano. Miss Beatrice Richards. Glendale: contralto. Miss Jane James. Emlyn Villa: bass Mr. David Rees. Glan- talog: tenor. Mr. Abel Thomas. Llandilo. The soprano solo was won by Miss Beatrice Richards, and the solo for children under 15 divided between Miss Beatrice Richard-s. Glendale. and Master IdriF Daniels. Mr. Dd. Rees also won the baritone solo. The mixed choir were second in a verv keen com- petition in which ther ewere four choirs competing. Ystalyfera proving the winners. The Rev. J. D Evans was the winner in the competition for the best "'englyn'- cn "Y Bwthyn Adfeiledig." Congratula- tions to one and &U.

hivsrer number of the borne defence Army will be "iig-au'c! with the i-.Jiir Army than have over attended before. regard Navy, it is the intention of tiie King to m>peci i-i)<• Bleet m July, when the largest iiuinlvr of ben I .'ship* ever M.>en >ci home -wafers will be at Spitliead. The First, Second Mini Third Fleets will take part in the inspection as w<-)i ;is all flotillas at Spiihead. and it is estimated that about four hundred vessels will LR* present. The House of Commons reassembled on Tuesday after the Whitsnlit-ide recess, and the country is >iul absolutely in the dark concerning what the Government propose to do. the liou.se of Lords does not reassemble till next week. und it is a matter of t-uurenie interest to know how the Peers will deiii with the extraordinarily difficult situation | created by the Government. It is rumoured that 1 tk- consideration of the Honu* Rule Bill may be {>•)<.tied for a week, and tliat in the meantime the tToveniltleUi, will ask the House to proeeed with the Welsh Church Bill. It is much to be hoped, ever. that the Peers will decline to adopt any vitr, v"'t;rs". ior the feeling in the country is clearly -i • :itiir-t the Welsh measure dealt N% t]) -,]]Ili! i lie Home Rule question is disposed of. It »««> often or too str< r.gly be insisted upon that it h e- been demonstrated, as clearly as any fact of the kind can oe showthat there is an overwhelming ivKjv of opini; in the country ugnnist the Wetsit ïi:lreh Bill. <I:;d the House of Lord.- will b, per, !-vr>y just-iieu in ''holding up" the measure as long ih tie p(;ii)ly can. It is hardly open to dispute the Govcrnim:nt have no mandate for the Bill, ..a that, the country is against the measure, and the ''Hi; possible conclusion to come to on these facte "» that the i,.ii t)tjglit not to be passed until the :• "iiile have b-en consulted, either by means of a i'i'eren«iuiu or a General Election. It is most sii:cei'eiy to be hoped that the House of Lords will once again press the point of view upon the Govern- ment. ant? in the meantime decline uny share of re,p<.i'.M*lf.lity in the matter. i'liL TALK IS— received a severe wigging ili the hands oi his congregation for having eullI- muted a grave breach of etiquette by appearing minus the customary frock coat and tall hat. Did 'lie disciples wear frock coat, and silk hats or their "univalents of those days? That, the great improvement in the play of the Salvation Army Band refit cts great credit on the bandmaster (Mr. Serle). l That the memorial fund to the late llev. T. R. &roliig That a quiet game of cards played on tliw banks of Ui;j river Towy on Sunday Jast wa, uaill "trumped" i. tilt. gentlemen in 'blue. Somehow they have held the "'trump" card each time that the trippers who It vailed themselves of tiie kind invitation of Captain Everet to aocompany him to the Mumbles last Sunday enjoyed themselves immensely. That the motor-van of the new Hygienic Laundry m Priory-street, Carmarthen, is a very smart turn- out. and that it is an index for the excellent work fiiey turn out. Thnt "f the several needs of Carmarthen ti swim- ming IviMi is the most urgent. School boys should expected to use tiie Towy. ever if it were ei.'at;. -i> where are they to go? That on" of the applicants for the Lammas-street !'■ 'st office is the widow of one who did many years hard public- work for the town, and that if that is S(1 she ought to get it. That to prevent motor-cars coming through the streets during horse fairs would be hard on hotel proprietors, and yet h is not good for tne public, for the ears. for the fairs. That the principle of voting public money for institutions like the ati()lla1 Library is not justifi- able. that ITI" rig-ht note was struck by Mr. Vine- nt Thomas when he proposed that members '•'f the Couneil should subscribe privately.

THE WHIT-MONDAY EVENTS.—A sum of L30 more was taken at the gate in Conjunction with the Whit- Moiuiav events this year than last. MUSICAL.— At the Williams Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday, solos were rendered by Miss Winnie Preece. Woodleigh, and Mr. A. Aldridge, Morwennau. MrSHKOOMS.— Mushrooms were picked last week by Miss Davies. Plasv, enallt. near Llanwrda. GossIP.-Devynock Agricultural fkvcietv which celebrates its jubilee this year has for ite secretary an old Llandovery College boy in the person of Mr. William Williams. Bryncelyn. P-ennybridge. who is a son of the late Mr. John Williams. Pantycelyn, Llandovery, and it descendant of the famed hymno- logist. Since he has taken the position the society has greatly improved its position. THE PrIPIT.-Aiderniari Morgan Thomas. J.P., ex-lord mayor of Cardiff, occupied the pulpit at the Williams Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday. He was tne guest of Councillor T. Roberts. J.P. CRICKET.—Llandovery College defeated Pontar- dulais last Saturday, and Llandovery Town Club de- feated Lampeter College. On Monday, Plymouth Merthyr defeated Llandovery College by one run. The Welsh Varsity match this year will be played at Brecon on June 27th. Mr. R. H. Roderick. the clever bowler of the Llandovery College Cricket XI.. and secretary of the club, is a son of Coun- cillor Lewis Roderick. Cilyewm. A NOVEL COMPETTTIOX.—A competition conceived by Mr. W. J. Esmond. College View, which is likely to jirove verv popular, will lx* held on Satur- day. Children attending the cinema matinee at the Institute will be asked to describe the picture which they think the best. and to giv* their reason* for arriving at their conclusions.