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BOOK REVIEWS SPURRELLS DICTIONARY. Messrs. W. Spurred and Son. Carmarthen, have conferred a boon upon the public by re-issuing their well-known Dictionary, and which has been revised and brought up-to-date. The Rev. J. Bodvan Anwyl, brother of Sir Edward Anwyl, the well-known authority, has spared no pains in making it complete. We were pleased to notice that the compilers, have not burdened the philologist with any unnecessary changes in the orthography. While always ready to pay homage to Prof. j. Morris Jones and his new school, we certainly consider that the Welsh language has nothing to gain,-especially to-day when it has to withstand the dangerous attack of the English element,—by introducing complicated and uncalled-for alterations and additions. The system of doubling the consonants which has been adopted in this revised Dictionary is simple and makes the reading of Welsh more intelligible. Hitherto "Spurrell's" has been the only sound, re- liable and complete dictionary on the market at a moderate price, and we heartily welcome it. in its new and much-improved form. The Welsh-English portion is already for sale at 2s. 6d., post free 2s. 9d., and is got up in its usual good style. The English-Wefsh section is being pushed forward and will be ready soon. THE RAVEN.—This is the winning story at the National Eisteddfod held at Carmarthen in 1911, and deals with the period of Sir Rhys ab Thomas. Apart from its historical value, the tale interwoven is bright and interesting. It has now been repro- duced in book form by the JOTJBXAL Co., Ltd., Car- marthen, from whom it may be obtained for 6d., Post free 7d.

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CARMARTHENSHIRE BANKRUPTCY COURT I The Carmarthenshire Bankruptcy Cout was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, before Mr. Registrar D. E. Stephens. The Official Re- i ceiver (Mr. H. W. Thomas) conducted the examina- tions. TWO SISTERS BANKRUPT. Rachel and Anne Evans (spinsters), farmers, of Pellrheol .i!'arm, Llaniibangei-ar-arth, appeared for their public examination, ihe total liabilities were estimated at £ Af £ L, of which ;t;.3Q.) were expected to rank for dividend. Debtors are aged 3b and C/5 rctipccfiveiy. Mr. Wallis-Jones appeared for the petitioning creditor. either of the debtors were able to speak Enghsh ana an interpreter had to be sworn. Rachel, the elder, 111 an»wer to questions, said she carried on Penrhcol harm since tho year 1890. Before that they lived with their grandfather at Caeaugwymon. She carried on Penrheol from the time she was 14 years of age. Her grandfather had moved to Pen- rheol a short time before his death. Her younger sister helped her to carry on the farm after her father's death. Trustees were appointed because debtors were under age. In the year 1901 the trustees conveyed the property to them. In the same year they gavo the deeds as security for £ 50 to Mr. Evan Davies. Mr. Davies did not advance auv more money. In AKAI they effected another mortgage for £ 500. She did not know what the £ 26 mortgage to Mr. J. F. Morris was for. Mr. JVlorris had acted for them with regard to certain writs, and had written several letters. In October lafet they gave a bill of sale for JB77 to Mr. John Davies, the auctioneer. That was for stock bought at a sale and goods bought at the shop. They had had a good many County Court summonses and writs against thom. They kept no books of account and they could not say whether they wro making any profit or not. She thought that after paying debts there would be £ 78 to the good. The Official Receiver asked how they got into this position. Debtor said that things would not como as they would like. The Official Receiver said that if there were any surplus he would have no right to object to them spending their own money. A*nne Evans, the younger debtor, said that all their property was joint. She had no separate pro- perty and no separate debts. The examination was closed. LAMPETER DRAPER'S AFFAIRS. Mr. D. Nun Davies, Commerce House, Lampeter, draper. The liabilities were £ 4,025 13s. JAI., of which £3,259 18s. lOd. were expected to rank. The deficiency was 62,772 11s. 4d. Mr. Arnold W. Davies, Lampeter, appeared for a creditor. Debtor alleiged as the causes of his failure: -"Vant of capital, bad debts, and heavy interest charges." Debtor, who is 48 years of age, stated that he commenced business in October, 1899, at Commerce House with JB550 capital. Prior to that he had been employed as a draper's assistant. His effects had been seized under the warrants on the 1st April, 1914. Two of his friends purchased the stock-in-trade, etc., for JE112 2s. 6d. by private treaty. A composition was offered, but after a few creditors' meetings had been held a creditor filed a petition in bankruptcy against him. The case was adjourned until the 14th July. BETTING AND GAMBLING. Francis James Coakley, trading as Coakley and Sons," 12, Quay-street, Ammanford, fish and fruit salesman. The liabilities were 2523 18s. 7d., of which C457 15s. lid. were expected to rank for dividend; the deficiency was JB442 Is. lid. Mr. T. Howell Davies, solicitor, Carmarthen, ap- peared for the debtor. Debtor, who is 24 years of age, said that he com- menced business in January, 1913, at Ammanford. lie had a cap ital of £ 200 to begin. Of this £ 75 was his own and the rest borrowed. He left Am- manford about a fortnight before ho filed. He took J648 with him. He sold his bicycle before he went away. That bicycle was not the bicycle mentioned in the Bill of Sale. He had had & bicycle stolen. He went to Swansea in a fish lorry. Ho left on the 23rd April. His brother was left in charge of the business, and had to pay for the stuff as he had it. From that date until the 5th May when he filed his petition he was doing nothing.. He spent four days in London. He pur- chased a cash register for £30. and 218 of this had been paid. This was now with his mother. He had to get money from his mother to prevent the re- gister being taken away. He had £ 3 from his mother and some fish. What was your idea in going away?—I got ■frightened. They were worrying rue. What did you intend to do in Swansea?—I was trying to get money from a money-lender. In answer to further questions the debtor seated that be lost J6115 on horse races, £ 50 on pugilists, and £ 35 by card playing at his own house. lie had not dealt, with bookmakers by wire or letter. He might, hare telephoned bets for other people, but he did not bet over the 'phone himself. He lost 635 at the Grand National. 25 at Llangadock on Easter-Monday, and ;625 at Clyne Valley Races. He lost C30 on the Farrel v. Roberts fight at Swansea, and £20 on the Wells T. Carpentier fight. He at- tended all the races and the Swansea fight person- ally, but he betted on the Wells-Carpenticr fight through a. bookmaker. Th1' Official Receiver pointed out that the debtor described himself as of Ammanford and Swansea. Debtor said that it was through an error on the part of the newspapers he was so described in the advertisement. The Official Receiver said that in all his printed matter the debtor described himself as "Coakley and Son," of Swansea and Ammanford—with the exception of the later billheads. They would get the order for the advertisement. The Official Receiver said that it was a serious matter that the debtor should have obtained credit by representing to his creditors that his mother was connected with the business. Debtor—They knew better. The Official Rooeiver-l am only telling you what you have to meet. The case was adjourned.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT LLANELLY COTTAM-MERCER. A fashionable wedding was solemnized at All Saints Church, Llanelly, on Tuesday in week, June 2nd, at 12 noon. The contract- ing parties being Miss Mercer, daughter of our esteemed townsman, Mr. George Mercer, and Mr. Sidney M. Cottam, of Winnipeg, Canada, son of Mr. W. Cottam, late of Southwell, Notts. The officiating clergy were Canon D. Watcyn Morgan, assisted by the Rev. T. Thomas, The bride who was given away by her father, looked very charming in a. beautiful gown of white floral charmeusc with dress of ninon. A wide belt of tissue and tassels of silver ornamented the corsage. She also wore a cameo pendant and chain, and carried a shower bouquet of choice white flowers, and silver grasses, gifts of the bridegroom. The two brides- maids Miss Jessie McVicar (cousin of the bride), and Miss Grace Mercer (sister of the bride), looked very dainty in gowns of charmeuse in a rich tone of pink. They wore gold net caps, with bunches of tiny pink rosebuds at the side, and carried bouquets of gold and pink columbine. They also wore pearl and old star pendants and chains, the gifts of the bridegroom. The duties of best man were efficiently carried out by Mr. Fred Mercer. Mr. A. J. Swin- dell, presided at the organ, in his usual artistic manner. The Church was filled with friends and well-wishers, and amongst the guests were:—Mrs. Cottam (mother of the bridegroom), who came over from Canada for the wedding; Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer, Mrs. Gavin MoVicar, Mr. and Mrs. Marks, Mumbles; Canon and Mrs. Watcyn Morgan; Rev. T. Thomas; Mr. and Mu. W. Spowart; Master T. Spowart; Dr. and Mrs. Dick; Mr. and Mrs. E. Coes; Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery; Mr. Pascoe; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hallan; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mercer; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mercer; Mr. Charlie M(.rcer: Miss Louther; Mr. and Mrs. C. Burgess, Mumbles. After the ceremony a lunch and reception was held at the Masonic Hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. An oval table specially designed with hollowed centre, filled with palms, was used. The catering was in the capable hands of Mr. Lane. The wedding cake was supplied by Messrs. Buszard and Co., London. Later in the day, the bride and bridegroom, left by motor for the Langland Bay Hotel, where they will make a short stay prior to their departure for their new home in Canada. The bride's going away dress gown was of shantung with touches of rose, swede motor hat and veil, over which was worn a smart golden brown motor wrap. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a gold ring, ana silver brushes, bridegroom to bride diamond ring, pendant and chain. They were the recipients of a large number of presents which evinced the high esteem in which the young couple were held.

LLANWRDA Llanwrda has missed (for a while) Mr. David Davies, Pwllagddu. a well-known retired farmer. Mr. Davie* sailed last week from Liverpool, and ilJ on a visit to his son and daughter in Canada. Although Mr. Davies is on in years, he was deter- mined to set- Canada, and doubtless when he returns the inhabitants of Llanwrda will give him a hearty Welcome home."

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THE UNIONIST PARTY AND THE LAND QUESTION (By S. Tudor Hanks). Some time ago I wrote a short article in reply to your Brynamman correspondent, in which I stated that the Unionist party had officially taken up the question of providing tho whole of the purchase us money for houses, holdings, or farms. I now have the pleasure of placing before your readers the framework of the great and far-reaching land policy of the Unionist party. I append these statements of the Marquess of Lansdowne on the matter. THE LABOURER. That the labourer should have a fair wage in his pocket, a sound house over his head, and a chance of rising from the ranks. THE FARMER. That the farmer, big or little, should so long at. he remains a tenant, feel that he i- secured in the enjoyment of his improvement and that he should wherever the circumstai are favourable, be given a chance of becoming tin uwner of his farm. (This does not mean that a fa i- may at any time borrow from the State in ord- i- 10 buy his farm or any farm, for if this policy were admitted, no man would be secure, for you would have every Tom and Dick applying to the State for money to buy some- one's farm. It means that when land or farms are put up for sale that the sitting tenant shall be able to borrow the whole of the purchase money and thus enable him to become the owner of his farm. It may be well to add that the farmer who thus buys nis farm will secure for himself the whole of the farm, for should he die before the completion of repayment he will be able to will the property where lie likes providing, of course, that the beneficiary continues the pavments. The payments will be graded that not more than 4 per cent, per annum shall be paid, and this sum will include redemption of debt as well as interest on loan). "THE LANDOWNER. That the owner of the land sludl feel that he, too, is secure in his ownership, and be encouraged to spend his moneys, not less freely than he has spent it in the past, on the improvement of his estate. I think everyone will agree that it is essentiaL for the owner to feel secure. Let us take an illustration of the effect of this ^'uiTder'the 1909 Land Taxes we found that many owners commenced to sell the farms with the result that the farmers who bought their farms are now. paving more in interest than they were previously in rent and in addition they have to do the whole of the repairs, replacements, and additions. In eases where the land was not sold the amount set aside for repairs and improvements was scnousl> diminished, and the effect i that the farmer is suffering because the Government in their shoi sighted land policy have made many owners eharj of making any improvements.. Tf. on the other hand, the owner is secure in his occupation, we can assume that he will spend his m„ney on improvements «nd repairs not onl> for his own benefit, but :d „ for the benefit of the farmer. GENERAL. That the number of p> interested in land. not merely as occupiers, but as absolute owners, should be largely increased." With a view to the attainment of t.he.-e objects, we have proposed:- HOUSE BUILDING ENCOL RAGED. 1. The encouragement of house buiiuing bv means of advances of pubile money on the easiest possible terms. Local Authorities, Properly constituted Associations, and Solvent Individuals. Upon conditions so framed so as to secure the public against loss. ■„ 2. Grants from public funds for village, re-con- strucrion in cases where the local conditions are such that no local effort can be reasonably expected to meet the emergency. 3. An inquiry into the wages question 111 Ioa wage areas by competent persons having tne confi- dence of employers and employed. 4. The advance of the whole of the purchase money to sitting tenants whose farms are sold over their heads by their landlords. This subject to the conditions laid down in the Report of the Departmental Committee presented to Parliament in 1912, which arc as follows:- (a) That no loss should be incurred by the State. (b) That care should -be exercised in selecting the tenants. (é) That the purchase price should not exceed the proper market value. (d) That the annual payments in respect of in- terest and sundry fund should not exceed an amount which be farmer could reason- ably afford to pay. 5 Similar advances to the sitting tenant in other cases where, he is willing to buy and the owner to sell. This subject to the same conditions as in paragraph 4. and also subject- to a statutory limit: (a) OF the amount to be advanced in each case. (b) Of the total amount annually advanced by the State. 6. The Amendment of tho Agricultural Hold- ings Act so as to provide that a tenant who is> dispossessed from his holding in consequence of the sale of the estate shall be entitled to compensation for disturbance under Section II. of the Agricul- tural Holdings Act. 7. The provision of small holdings under condi- tions which will, at the expiration of the statutory term, secure that the freehold "hall pass to the occupier, instead of as now, to the local authority. 8. The grouping of small holdings, wherever possible, under conditions favourable to co-opera- tion, common pastures, expert advice, etc. 9. A Department of the State to be charged with the development of rural industries, the facilitation of the means of transport, etc. 10. The reform of rural education, with the object of instilling into the children of the agricultural dis- tricts a taste for agricultural pursuits, instead of overloading their minds with knowledge which may be of no use to them in an agricultural career. 11. A re-adjustment of local taxation, will, the object of relieving agriculture from burdens which now press upon it with undue severity. Now, sir. 1 think your Brynamman correspondent and others who were under the impression that we were doing nothing will realise that we have a scheme which in its final analysis will secure to agriculture that security and prosperity which our Maule industry deserves. We have in addition to the foregoing scheme that far-reaching measure of justice, The Leasehold Enfranchisement Bill. Care has been taken in elaborating those scheme- to secure the greatest good for all. Thus will the traditions of Tory democracy h, maintained.

MAESYCRUGIAU FuxKKAli.—With much regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. Gwenllian Jones, Pcncnwc, at the ripe old age of 80. Deceased, who was better known to the community as "Uwcnny Pencnwc," was greeltly respected by a. large circle of friends and acquaintances which included scores of school- children w ho held deceased in high esteem. For her cottage to the happy bairns was like a hostelry to dusty travellers in the good old coach days. h wa" a kind of Half-way" house, to a large number of schoolites and old "Gwenny's" kindly disposition was the means of reviving many a thirsty child with a drink of water. The funeral took place on Friday last and was very largely attended. Her mortal remains were interred at the Llanlhvni Church. The following were the chief mourners:—Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, Croesffordd; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones and family, Colbren; Mr. Thomas Jones. Ystrudgynlais; Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Jones, and family, '.ampeter; Mr. and MrfJ, Win. Jones and family. Conwil; Miss Eleanor Jones, Llandyssul: Mr. Hen- Jones, Tregaron; Mr. Brython Jones. Brynamn Mr. Tom Jones, Porth; Mrs. Sarah Evans, L! iybvther. and other relatives. The Rev. 7. Davie-, vioar of I^a'illwni, offitliat-ecl at the house ai d church, assisted by the Rev. Arthur Thomas, C.C., Llandyssul. There were numerous wreath*.

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PRESENTATION AT MAESTEILO THE REV. J. JENKIN JONES AND FAMILY HONOURED. A crowded public meeting was held by the kind permission of the Misses Mansol at the Concert Hall, Maesteilo, on Monday evening, 8th inst., for the purpose of making a presentation of the testimonial collected for the Rev. Jenkin Jones and his family upon the occasion of their leaving St. John's, Maes- t-cilo, for Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire. The chair was taken by the Rev. Robert Williams, M.A., R.D., vicar of Llandilo. The presentations consisted of a pusse of gold for the Rev. Jenkin Jone^, a silver tray to Mrs. Jones, Miss Jones, gold watch and bangle, and enamelled brooches, and other trinkets from her young friends. Private friends had also presented the family with a pair of silver fish carvers, several pieces of antique china, &e. The Chairman in opening said that in assuming the chair that night he was taking upon himself more than he liked, but it was not his fault. He was appointed by the committee who arranged the presentation, and he had learnt when very young the duty of being obedient and he was especially inclined to be obedient to the commands of the pre- sent committee. They met on that occasion with mixed feelings—regret, at the vicar's departure and gladness at his preferment. They should miss him greatly from amongst them. They wished him and his family every happiness in their new home. Miss Marie Thomas then sang- Myfi sy'n magu'r baban," and Mr. Wm. James. Llwyncelyn. rendered some penillion Appropriate to the oc-casion. Mr. W m. Thomas, Maesteilo, having said a few words, Mr. Wm. Hughes, Crugcwm, paid a warm tribute to the services rendered by the Vicar and his family during the 10 years or more they bad lived amongst them. Everywhere he and the other col- lectors called for subsciptions towards the presenta- tion they received the warmest of welcome, end everyone willingly contributed his mite. Even Nonconformist ministers, told them that if they had passed their houses without calling that they would have been greatly offended. Mr. Joe Evans sang "Honour in arms" very effectively. The Rev. John Davies. Capel Isaac, said that the Rev. Jenkin Jones had not, only fulfilled his duties conscientiously and well. but he had done far more than could have been expected of him. The family had won the love and regard of everyone in the parish, and they would always gratefully remember the readiness with which they assisted in everything for the good of the district. But however valuable the services rendered 'bv the Vicar had been. Miss Jones excelled. She had given of her best to the service of all at Capel Isaac, and was ever ready to assist in movements connected with the Congrega- tional Chapel. Indeed it had been the intention of the latter' to make a separate testimonial to her, but through some misunderstanding, the others having started to collect first. that course was not taken, and they had decided to hand over their subscriptions to the common fund and they were all glad the movement, had been so successful. Miss Jones set an example which lie advised all the other young ladies in the neighbourhood to follow as well as those of Cilgerran. Duett, "J don't want to play," the Misses Marie and Hannah Thomas. Mr. Evan Davies, J.P., Pistillgwyn, a prominent Baptist, said as one outisde the Church he was very sorry to see Mr. Jones and his family leaving them. Still he was glad that Mr. Jones' departure meant Ij that he was going to better himself. He was going to a, place where the responsibilities would be greater, .but he was well able to undertake them and thoroughly deserved this advancement. It would be well if they all could see themselves as others see them. It would help them to get rid of a good deal of narrow-mindedness and bigotry. There were people who were kind and generous in their own homes, but did nothing in the way of succouring their less fortunate neighbour outside. There were others a.gain who had aptly been de- scribed as "angylion pen ffordd a jawled pen pent,an." He could emphatically say that neither of these remarks applied either to Mr. Jones or his family (applause). He did not think there was anyone in the district who could say a word detri- mental to them. Mr. Jones bore a stainless character which was a priceless possession, it ollow ing in his wake his. successor would find the path made easier to him on account of Nl r. Jones' example and services (renewed applause). He was the first clergyman who had occupied that living. Everybody respected him and looked up to him as a humble follower and disciple of Christ. He paid a glowing tribute to the pains )-lis" Jones had taken in training the young children in music, his own amongst the number. He said without flattery that she was one of the best young ladies in the locality. Mr. Joe Evans rendered a solo. lr. Timothy Davies said that Mr. Jones had done much more than his duty as a pastor. He had rendered services he was not obliged to. He always sympathised with those in sickness, sorrow and dis- tress, and was ever ready to render aid to the unfortunate. They were losing a good pastor—a broad-minded, unbiased and religious man. The sun we see descending." concluded the speaker, "lwyond the boundless brine on other sea's is shining adieu to thee and thine." Their loss as implied by the above lines would be others' gain (applause). Song, Miss Mary Ann Hughes. The Rev. Stephen Thomas. Salem, a Nonconform- ist minister, followed. He said Mr. Jones was

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SRECHFA •SCXUAV SCHOOL GATHERING.—The united Sunday -Sebool Group, consisting of Maesteilo, Lianfynycbd, Llanfihangel-Rhosycorn. and Brechfa, met this year at. the latter place on Whit-Monday and went through an interesting programme of work. Tho first service commenced at two o'clock in the after- noon, when. a.11 the children belonging to the different schools were catechised by the Rev. E. Jenkins, of Pencader (and vicar-eloct of Cilyewili)- on the first thirteen chapters of "Jlawl ao Ateb 1 Blunt Bach yr JEglwys." As usual, the children acquitted themselves remarkably weli to the Cr,-i,.t credit of those who had taken o much paine vo teach them. They ako sang several tunes w.b much sweetness and expression, under the able leadership of the .ey, Mr. Jenkins, their catochiser. During the interval between the two sernoee. Maes- teilo and Llanfynydd Schools enjoyed their teas et the new Church Room. Brechfa School in the open air, and Rhosycorn School at Glen View. The evening service commenced at six o'clock, when the Vicar of Abergorlech intoned the service, and th4. Rector of Brechfa read the lessons and gave out the hymns. The anthem, "Daionu. yw yr Arglwydd i bawb," was sung after the third collect, and the Rev. Mr. Jenkins was again the conductor, and Miss Jones, The Rectory, Brechfa. presided throughout at the organ. The "pwnc" for all the adult members of the schools was 1 Cor. 12. and part of the 13th chapter for the English boys. Mr. Jenkins wa-s again the catechiscr. and his able Berries through the day were much appreciated and all the schools are grateful to him. 'Ilie weather was n'l that could be desired, and everything passed off most successfully. The highly esteemed and widely known Church workers and Church builders, the Mir-ses Mansel, of Maesteilo, together with two lady friends. accompanied their flourishing Sunday School to Brechfa. and remained to the very end taking the greatest interest in all the work of the day. Their popular curate-in-charge. the Rev. J. Jenkin Jones. was unable to attend owing to urgent duties at hj new place as rector of Cilgerran. The Rev. W. Jones, of Rhosycorn. made strenuous efforts to return from his new living of Abergwessin in order to join his old parishioners at the festival, and the. genial vicar of Llanfynydd and Mrs. Daven Jones were also present. So many ecclesiastical changes have taken place around us lately that it is rather puzzling, just yet, to know Who is who.'

LLANSADWRN CVMAKFA.—Ihe annual singing festival of the Congregational Churches of Llandovery, Tabor, Cilycwm. Mothvey, Bwlchffin. Pentretygwyn. Her- mon and Llansadvrn was held last Thursdav t:t Ebenezer. Llansadwrn. The chapel was crowded at each service and the singing throughout was of a high standard. The presidents for the day were Mr. Nicholas. Llandovery, and Mr. Thomas, of the C,iltlcl I School. The conductor this year was Mr. John Phillips. Port Talbot. PERSONAL.—We are sorry to lose from our midst a highly-respected young man in the person of Mr. Edward Davies. Ffosywhiad. who sailed last Thurs- day from London on board the White Star liner "lienlostbenes." en route for Sydney. Australia. We wish him bon voyage, and every happiness and success in his new home.

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always a true friend, a kind, ready and true friend. a kind, ready and generous man and a worthy preacher of the Gospel of Christ. This wae his testimony after having known him eight yeare. He also referred to the good qualities of Mre. and Miss Jones, especially touching on points referred to by previous speakers. Solo. Miss Davies, Brynhyfryd. The Rev. J. L. Rees, Llandudno, delivered a very interesting address. He said he was glad to hear the kind references made to Mr. Jones, especially as to his character. One might forget a man s sermons, but never his character. He had always been anxious to do what was good. One of the most successful ministers he (the speaker) knew was no preacher—he had no public gifts. That minister had lately gone to his rest, but his good works would live after him. The new man would have different methods and different ways of working, but he urged them to help him as they did Mr. Jones and the cause of Christ would go on flourishing. By the departure of Mr. Jones they would sustain a great loss, but he hoped they would have a worthy successor. Miss Emma Mansel then presented Miss Jones J with the gold watch and bracelet. She said she did so with the greatest pleasure. It was a tribute from her kind friends in the neighbourhood of St. John's. Maesteilo. Capel Isaac, and district. They all hoped she would accept it and also the gift of £5 from all her friends who had had such pleasure in contributing towards the gift. "I now," concluded Miss Mansel. -'present to you this watch, bracelet and purse as a token of affectionate regard and we hope in wearing the bracelet you will often think of the dear friends you are leaving." The Chairman then called upon Mr. J. W. Nicholas, clerk to the Carmarthenshire County Council, to speak, remarking that he had never asked him for anything and he refusing. Mr. J. W. Nicholas said he did not know what feelings were uppermost on an ocoasion like this— whether it was gladness or regret. If they looked at the large gathering, listened to the music, and the applause, no doubt the feeling would be a feeling of gladness and pleasure. It wa.s always a pleasure to pay honour where honour was due. It was a plea- sure to make ample recognition of the good work done by Mr. Jones and the family, and yet he con- fessed that they greatly regretted losing them from the district. That was the feeilng he had strongest in his mind that evening. He was glad the testi- monial had proved so successful. He was glad the work of those willing hands, the ten collectors who went round the country, had been crowned with very satisfactory results. What would be a greater source of satisfaction to Mr. Jones than the amount of money which he noticed looking through the books, except in the case of the Misses Mansel, who were ahvays ready to help good work, was the enormous number of subscriptions of shillings and I sixpences. Many of these came from humble homes where sixpences and shillings meant a good deal. What amu-ou him in going through the books was that the collectors had been clever enougn to get something out of some old friends who were very hard (laughter). He really did not know how they succeeded in doing it. He had practised a good many years as a solicitor at Llandilo and failed although he did hit best to get much out of them (renewed laughter*. One of them would come to him with reference to drawing out an agreement, a thing worth about JElO. He would ask them if lie would see £ 5 too much. They would reply that a solicitor at Swansea would do it for 50 shillings. He could do nothing with them. At last he came to know this solicitor from Swansea, and advised them to go to see him. So far as regarded these old friends they gave fairly well on this occasion- more than he ever expected. He did not know how it was done: this wa- a difficult neighbourhood to collect from. If they would forgive him saying so, it. was a neighbourhood* rather suspicious of new people. but the vicar had been able to live down that suspicion. He had been able to win the good will. the esteem and regard of the people amongst whom he had lived (applause). The best proof of that was the present meeting and the enthusiasm displayed. He attributed much of the success of the movement to the good and useful work done by the vicar and his family in connection with entertain- ments. festivals, concerts—any little thing going on in the district. In all those matters which provided the recreation and pleasure of the country side, they had always been to the front and helped to bring out the talent of the people around. Without flattery lie said it would be very difficult to find a man who was so well-suited to this district as Mr. Jones. He paid a tribute from the testimony of doctors and others to the sympathetic way in which Mr. Jones performed his duties especially when visiting those on a. bed of sickness or at the approach of death. There were men who when their work was in the country lost heart and slackened in their efforts for want of encouragement. But in Mr. Jones' case it was the reverse. He gained ground as he went along and increased the number of hi friends. The more he stayed the more he got into favour. He had a cheery way that brought bright- ness into the life of the district. There was a need of it. He remembered his uncle, the late Mr. Nicholas; Bryndeilo, saying that the folks in the district were a little bit low in spirits—" hir wvneb- og" (laughter). Mr. Nicholas then gave examples showing how pessimistic the farmers of the locality were and that when at the marts they received good prices for their stock, they were dissatisfied and thought that even when they had got beyond its value for a beast they thought that if they had kept it for another mart that they would have had more. Havimr dwelt on the able clergymen who came from the county of Cardigan, which include the vicar, he referred to the many services ren- t dered by Miss Jones, who was always ready and > willing, and could turn her hand k> anything. Miss Emma Mansel then presented the silver tray to Mrs. Jones. She said: Mrs. Jones, on behalf of all the contributors, it is with the greatest pleasure that I hand you this tray and hope it will often remind you of the happy years you have spent amount us. The warm good wishes of all accom pany the gift. Miss Mansel. presenting the Rev. Jenkin Jones with the purse of gold which contained £ 50. baid: Mr. J0110R. our kind friends have done me the r I I honour of asking nie to hand you this pui-e in recognition of all the kind and warm interest you have taken in us all since you came amongst us and in the name of all contributors I have the greatest pleasure of handing you this purse with the I good wishes of all for a long life of happiness in your new home. The Rev. Jenkin Jones acknowledging the gifts said he was very grateful to them all, not only for what they had given, but the way in which they made it. He was very glad to see so many friends present, not only from the Church but the whole neighbourhood. He thanked them also for the great (kindness they had all extended to them, and especially during Mrs. Jones' trying illness. He assured them that it was very difficult, for him and his family to part with them, for they had made their home amongst them. The Chairman said that when the new church was established at Maesteilo he looked round for a minister to take charge in whom be could repose confidence and put it entirely in kis hands and was fortunate in finding Mr. Jones. He did not know whether Mr. Jones had ever regretted coming there, but he assured them that he never regretted that he had come there. He referred to the ueeful work lie and his family had done. Before the close the Church choir under the leadership of Mr. John Isaac sang. The secretary of the presentation movement was Mr. Lewis. Cwm. Amongst private presents from friends JArs. Jones was the recipient of a silver scent bottle, and Mr. Jones a fountain pen.