The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

■' | the parliamentary machine LL| £ GOVERNMENT AND THE HOME RULE CRISIS. ^ITALS AND LLOYD GEORGE FINANCE. (By Junius.") House of Commons, Westminster. Government seems to find it impossible to ar*y headway towards a solution of its Irish pies. It is still waiting for something to turn JfiK week a promise was made that if the rn Peers desired it the Bill to amend the Rule Bill could be produced before the second oW1? of th« main Bil1 was takpn- The question "H-, ^'as unnecessary seeing that ^11 along the tl^^ent has been pressed to declare its policy ''HTliost possible opportunity; but it was v'J >/j" that in matting it the, Government wished 'ill ^eians to understand that at long last the Ik for presentation. From what occurred ba.t. j., °use of Lords this week it must be assumed !? Bill has not yet any substantial shape. The Nr| Xv"rfl told in effect that the contents will de- i tl^r'n conversations that may take place dur- ed i next few days. But things have been In such a way as to make it next to im- possible to have any further conversations. After all, what, is tiie use of conversations in circumstances which make it certain that no compromise can be worked out., MINISTERIALISTS AND THE BUDGET. There Is still much trouble amongst the Ministerialists over the Budget. An influential deputation saw Mr. Asquith on Monday, com- plained of Mr. Lloyd George's financial methods, and protested against his action in raising more money through taxation this year than there is Parliamentary autnorit>ation to spend. The com- position of the deputation was interesting. Nearly all pho members were of the wealthier class, and this fact laid them open to the gibes and jeers of some of the back-benchers. But these back-benchers should have been the last to jeer. It is not by their aid that the party machine is greased. On the con- trary, they, or at least some of them, are dependent upon supplies of the party lubricant for the smooth running of their own machines in their own con- stituencies. To put the thing plainly, the members of the deputation included some of the most gener- ous subscribers to the party funds and but. for those funds some of the back benchers would find it much more difficult than they do to keep their local organizations in good working condition. Apart from this aspect of the relationship between the deputation and the party's domestic economy it is worth noting that the pro- test made to the Prime Minister has a really strong backing amongst the financial purists on the Liberal side. Mr. Asquith is said to have told the deputa- tion that there was no cause for perturbation and that all would come right in due course. Moreover, he pftinted out that the provisions objected to were more or less temporary and that alterations of methods could be made by the House of Commons next year 'f alterations were deemed to be expedi- ent. This soothsaying did not remove the anxieties, and instead of going back to their places meekly the members took a committee room and long and gravely deliberated upon further action. It may be questioned, however, whether we shall hear much more than a few resigned protests in the House itself. "01)T FOR BLOOD." Mr. Neil Primrose's campaign in the proTinees against the inaction of the Government in respect of the gun running in Ulster is keenly resented by the staid and the orthodox Liberals. The Glasgow meeting last week-end was rather noisy, t is true, but the earnestness and the vigour of the speeches made by Lord Rosebery's son and by his companion, Mr. Roch, are 6aid to have been a surprise to some of those who come to mock. Other meetings will follow. Unionists watch the development of the "cave" with an amused interest. It is quite likely that the movement will be gradually transformed into a group affair, the members taking to them- selves the freedom of candid criticism of the Govern- ment's policy in general. To young men of so much ability such a development must have undoubted attractions. SIGNS OF THE END. This Primrose Campavrn is only another proof of the coming of the end. So indeed is the protest of the purists. Other proofs will be. forthcoming. The present Parliament has now reached a period so advanced that a very considerable number of Members are within sight of voluntary retirement; they do not intend to seek re-election. To them it matters little whether the remaining period is long or sort. although their preference is naturally for shortness. Then there is another section, fairly largp, which may be labelled, "the disillusioned and the disappointed. Chance of office has vanished. They have spent laborious days in the heat as hewers of wood and drawers of water, and the reward has been withheld. Other men are reposing upon the front bench or enjoying the pride of place and title. These disillusioned and disappointed constitute a factor which is beginning to cause the whips almost intolerable worry.

[ SOCIETY AND PERSONAL Sir Courtenay Cecil and Lady Mansel and family left for London last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Eccles, with Miss and Master Ecoles, are spending a week-end at Broad- way Mansion. Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, of Tregyb, Llandilo. Lord Lieutenant of the county, announces that two commissions have been issued appointing Major Cocil Spence-Jones. of Cwmgwili. and Major R. A. Nevill, Ferryside, deputy lieutenants. On Tuesday, the mortal remains of Miss Thomas, of Llwynmadoc and Pencerrig, were laid to rest in the pretty churchyard which surrounds the church she built and endowed near Llwynmadoc. Never did a queen exercise more power than did this noble lady in the wide districts that surround Pencerrig and Llwynmadoc. and sh* reigned, not by the power that goes with great wealth, but by the power of love. In distress everyone instinctive- ly turned to her. and never in vain. Little chil- dren were very near her heart and adored her. as did their fathers and mother.- before them. Well one can say no more than-it is well for her world that she lived and that when called she left many an aching heart and a noble example of life. well lived. Amongst the Carmarthenshire people present at the funeral were the Bishop of St. David's, who took; part in the service; Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Poel, Taliaris; Mr. and Mrs. Meuric Lloyd; Col. and Mrs. Lloyd, Pare Henri.

LOCAL NEWS. 14F SEVERAL KINDS OF OOALB have now been REDUCED IN PRICES. For partioularc, apply T. BLAND DAVEES, at 8. QUAY STREET. or at the STATION ROAD DEPOT, CARMARTHEN. CARMARTHEN GOLF ('LUB.-At the monthly com- petition held om Thursday, June Iltb tbe following was the best card returned:—B. A. Lewi". 99 gyoss. 22 handicap-77. SALE.—At the Ivy Bush Hotel. Carmarthen, on June 13, Messrs. Ben Evans and Evans. of Peneudor and Carmarthen, offered the freehold farm known as Llwynoalenig. in the parish of Llanpumpsaint. and about two miles from Llanpumpsaint Station. oontsining about 84a. 30p. of meadow, grazing, and arable land. in the occupation of Mril. Rachel Evans and her under-tenants. The lot was with- drawn at £ 2.125. The solicitors were Messrs- Morgan Griffiths. Son. and Prossor. Carmarthen. TKXXIS.—In a match at Carmarthen on Saturday the home team proved victorious against Gowerton bv 8 events to 4 find 142 games to 97. Scores:— Misses Lilian Harries and Lizzie Jones (Carmarthen) beat Misses Powell and Evans—-6-3, 6-8: beat the Misses Ward—6-1. 6-0. Misses Cissio Evans and Tempest (Carmarthen) beat the Misses Ward—6-2. 6-3: lost to Misses Powell and Evans—7-5, 4-6. 4-6. E. W. Roes and D. J. Davies (Carmarthen! bent J. Smith and R. Deveraux—-6-1. 6-1: beat D. J. Wil- liarr) And T. R"es—6-0. 6-3: beat P. A. "No ft on and T. J. Roes—6-3. 5-6. 7-5. W. Davies and J. Emrvs Thomas (Carmarthen) lost to D. J. Williams and T. Roes—0-6. 6-4. 2-6: boat Norton and T..T. Reos— 1).3. 6-2: beat Smith r:nd Deveratix—6-0. 6-2. Eric Evans and the' Rev. Arthur Hushes (Carmarthen) lost. to Norton and T. J. Rees^—0-5. 2-6; lost to J. Smith and R. Devercaia-2-6, 6-3, 3-6. I The G.W.R. Company annovnee a series of in- teresting excursions during- the o.mJiI!g v eek. De- tailed particulars may bo seen in our advertising columns. Ei8THDDFOinc SUCCESS.—At the Llanfynydd Eis- teddfod last Saturday, the Carmarthen Myrddin Glee Society, under the conductorship of Mr. Win. Jones.- wore again victorious, and tuok away the first prize in the chief ctioral competition. Ca.BMABTHEKSHLH» INFIILMARY. The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following :-Pefiodical, MrlJ. Gwynno-Hughes, Glan oot.hi: Mr. R. M. James, NotVs-Nuare; Mrs. Lloyd, 33, The AvenuH; flowers, Mrs. Rosser, Llandovery; 1r.. T. Mathias, PerclinD. TIDK TABI.E.—The following is the tide table of high water at Carmarthen Quay. At Ferryside high water is »bou.t half-hour earlier:— Morning Afternoon. Thursday, 18th Juno 1.39 2,12 I'riday, 19th June 2.45 3.16 Saturday, 20th June 3.45 4.12 Sunday. 21st June 4.39 5.4 Monday. 22nd June 5.29 6.54 Tuesday, 23rd June 6.17 6.38 24th June 6.58 7.18 Thursday. 26th June 7.38 7.58 AN>CUAT. MEETINGS. —iho annual meetings in con- neetio:) with Penuel Sunday School were held ;1\ the ahovo church on Sunday in last week. The minijtor who officiated on this occasion was the Rev. J. I). Jones, Ainon, Cardiff, and owing to the fact that the rev. gentleman is a Carmarthen man, large congregations were anticipated this was real- i-sed -beyond expectations. The sermons throughout the d toY were exceptionally powerful and were much appreciated. During the evening "Load Kindly Light" (Pughe-Evans) was sweetly rendered by Miss Gwladys Evane, King-street. Mr. J. Hinds, M.P., and Mrs. Hinds were present at the meeting, also Councillor Gwyn, J.P., and Mrs. Gwyn, of Swansea. WELSTI FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL E-N C, I E R P-q. Carmarthen Dot acli merit. -Orders for week ending June 27th. 1914:-t)ffioer on duty, 2nd Lieut. W. X Phillips; N.C.O. on duty, Sergt. G. Jones; orderly corporal. Corpl. A. E. Lewis; orderly trum- peter. Trumpeter S. Morgan. Monday: Dis- mounted engineering; mounted riding drill: 7.Z, p.m. Tuesday: Recruits' drill. 7.30 p.m. Wednes- day: Mounted and dismounted Infantry training, 8.30 p.m. Friday: Recruits' drill: drebs-khaki: 7.33 p.m. Saturday: Dismounted Engineering: Mounted riding drill; 2.30 p.m. refreshments pro- vided.—(Signed) John Francis, Capt., Welsh Field Co.. R.E. BOUOUOH EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—A special meet- ing- of the Carmarthen Borough Education Com- mittee was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday, the Rev. I). J. Thomas presiding. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the objections of the N.U.T. to the scale of salaries. The Com- mittee decided to make several increases. The salaries for headmasters in Grade II. were fixed at £ 150 to £ 160; headmistresses Grade I.. £ 90 to JE110. -se- For certificated assistants the salaries were fixed as follows:—Men (collegiate). JB90 to £ 130: women (collegiate). je75 to £ 110; men (non-collegiate). £ 75 to £ 120: women (non-collegiate), E65 to JBIM. FUNERAL.—The remains of the late Mrs. Arthur, widow of the late Mr. T. B. Arthur, who for many year- carried on the business of general merchant in Priory-street, were laid to rest at the Carmarthen Cemetery on Thursday in last week. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. B. Parry Grif- nths. vicar of t. Peter's, and at the graveside by the grnndson of the defeased, the Rev. D. J. Arthur. Porthcawl. The funeral, which was private. was attended by the following:—First coach: 1r..J, B. Arthur, ex-mayor (son) Arthur Arthur, chemist (son): Rev. D. J. Arthur, Porthcawl (grandson); and the Rev. B. Parry Griffiths. Second coach: Mr. T. Bevan Arthur, auctioneer: Llewellyn Arthur, merchant (.g-rand<;f)ns); and Mr. G. E. Webber. Swindon fson-in-law). Wreaths were sent by the following:—Mr. J. B. Arthur, Elm Lodge; Mr. Arthur Arthur. Penrhos; Mrs. Jones, of Clapham Mrs. Webber, Swindon Day and Kancy Arthur: Mr. Sid Webber. Swindon, and Mrs. J. B. Arthur. Parade. DTWIU AN.FS-rIIFTIC.-Tlic deputy-coroner. Mr. W, n. Williams, held an inquest on Tuesday last at the ('armaithonshire Infirmary respecting the death of Mrs. Mary Lambert (58). wife of George Lambert. Lawcourt Cottage. Llanddarog. The deceased passed away at the Carmarthenshire Infir- mary whilst undergoing an operation. Dr. C. P. Parry in his evidence stated that, in conjunction with Dr. Williams, Harries and Basker. he examined the woman and found that unless some- thing was done for her death was bound to occur within 36 hours. It was agreed that she should be operated upon. and that it was absolutely necessary to administer an anassthetic. She took the anaes- thetic for about ten minutes, and when the opera- tion had just commenced she stopped breathing. "It is questionable," witness said, "whether the anaes- thetic actually killed her. It was either that or the incision. It required very little to do so." Dr. Deiwi] Harries and Dr. C. A. Basker gave similar evidence. The jury returned a verdict of "Acci- dental death." and exonerated the doctors from any blame. COUNTY CONSTABLE PROMOTED.—The many friends of P.C. Joseph Beynon, Ferryside. of the Carmar- thenshire Constabulary, will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted to the rank of -ergeant. Sergeant Beynon is well known in Carmarthen and has proved himself an efficient officer, having an excellent record of 15 years' service. He commenced hi» career in the Carmarthenshire force at Tumble, and has been stationed at Llansawel, Llanartlmey (7^ vears). Llanollv (four years). Fcrrvside since May. 1913. An APPRECIATION OF "I. IV—'The last issue of the St. Davids College Magazine contains the fol- lowing:—"I. T." is a thorough ,I)ortsilizin-tliat in brief sums up all the excellent qualities of our follow student, who d. duty for his country on the football field on three occasions this tte.t.son. To those of us who know his sterling qualities, his selection came as no surprise, and it is owing to his loyalty to the College that his selection was so long delayed. As it is, he is the youngest member of the Welsh team, and is classed even now with that marvellous player, Dr. 10 .T. MorgaH. When I say his loyalty proved an olxstacle to his gaining honours sooner I mean that for a whole season I.T. played in a position in which he was not at home, and which he disliked- outside half. Yet he was content to remain there at the request of the oaptain and the committee. Had lie insisted on playing in the position for which he i> pre-eminently suited, he would have made his name ere this. The way in which he was seleetod is a proof of his ability. He was selected reserve against England; after the English match, he was is a proof of his ability. He was selected reserve against England; after the English match, he was selocuxl to play against Scotland without having participated in any first-class match in the mean- time. Surely that is a tribute to the excellent im- pression he had made in his club matches. I have given one instance of his loyalty to the College, let me give another. -Some comment has been made that hn name appears in the newspapers as I, T. Davies. Llanollv. That is not his fault. Time and ag-ain he has insisted on claiming Lampeter as his club, and his efforts were rewarded at Relfast, where his name appears in the official list of players as I. T. Davies. Lampeter College. The quiet, unassuming student we know is equally unassuming on th, field of piny. Tn his very first match he ,corecl. lpiit he had scored a victory over the affection of the vast crowd at Cardiff early in the game. I write with an intimate knowledge of our comrade, and to know him is one of the pleasures of life. He is always delighted to help others, and generous to a fault when asked to give his time and talent in the cairso of charity. He has played in almost as many charity matches as club cames. His football career has been a long one. He first came into nromi- nence as captain of the Carmarthen Grammar School XV.. whilst hit. play at Lampeter College School was such that his advent into the College was eagerly anticipated bv all lovers of port. Carmarthen Ha rhv|uins and Llanelly have also had his services. The College is his "first love and best love" in the football sense. Ivor is an all round '"sport." On the cricket field and on the running track he more tloni hold- his own: a keen swimmer, he has proved vieinrious in nviny aquatic sports; ho 1, a g-o,c1 shot, and a splendid oarsman. There is hardly a phase of sport in which he does not excel. The secret of his success is strict attention to training, .and in this 1. j" an object 10"nTi to all: to be fit is always his | aim. His Colle.tre is proud of him; his comrades almost worship him. and through it all he remains the modest "T.T. whom we rejoice to honour, and with whom we deem it a privilege to associate.— W.A.J. MISSIONARY EXHIBITION.—A full report of the C.M. Missionary Exhibition will be published next week. WEDDING.—At the Registry Office, la:-t Saturday, Mists Beatrice Lewis-, 1, Parude-eourt, Carmarthen, was married to Mr. Alfred Hitchings, son of Mr. Henry Hitchings (tono mason), St. Clears. RKV. D. EUEYS JAMES S SUCCESS.—It. transpires that A fallen, whoso poem on "The Dreamer" was adjudged best at the recent Anglesey Chair Eistedd- fed, is the Rev. I). Emrvs JUFL:c«, Pontypridd, who, it may be stated, WAS employed for many yc-ars at the JOUBNAL, and is the son-in-law of Mr. Evan Jenkins, grooer. Water-street. This eucoess is of more than ordinary importa.nce, as the eistedafod is a senr-national, ,.nd ranks AA one of the biggest events of the kind in the Principality. This is but ONE more laurel to his many others. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding solem- nised at I*ammas-sireot Chapel on Wednesday, when M iss Ada Morgan, third daughter of Mr. and Mrø. David Morgan. Southern-terrace. 11-marn-road, Car- marthen, WAF married to Mr. Edward Lloyd, Sebastopol-stroet. St. Thomas. SWII, a. SON of Mr. and Mrs. S. Lloyd. Plasygraig. Croesyceilog. The bride, who was very tastily attired in a pale blue whipcord dre with a blaok hat, was attended to by her sister. Miss Sarah Morgan, who was attired in a white satin dress with hat to match. The duties of best man were a-bly carried out by Mr. Lloyd (brother of bridegroom). After a sumptuous reception at. the bride's home. the happy couple motored to the 'station en route for Aberystwyth, where the honeymoon is being spent. "They were the recipients of numerous and expensive presents. INQUEST.—Mr. W. D. Williams (deputy coroner), conducted an inquest at the Joint Counties Asylum on Monday, into the death of Raohel Walters, Gelly House, Margaret-road, Llandebie, who died at the Institution on Friday in last week, Thomas William Reea (deceased's brother) residing at Cae- bryn-terrace. Llandebie, said deceased was 45 years of ago. and had been a widow for the last eight years. On the 28th of May, she tried to drown her- self in the Llandebie river, and on the 3rd inst., she took liquid of ammonia. She had been very weak and depressed for the last three months, and waa taken to the Asylum on the 5th inst. Dr. Richards (medical superintendent) in his evidence said that deceased when she entered could not swallow food owing to the effects of the ammonia, and continued to be very weak until her death on iFriday evening Dr. Alexandria Doi,g corroborated. The jury re- turned a verdict in aocordanoe with the medical evidence of "suicide through taking Ammonia poison whilst of unsound mind." EMPIRE THEATRE.—During this hot weather this place of amusement is kept well ventilated, and its patrons can assure themselves that the hall is not at all stuffy. The seating accommodation is "Very comfortable, and with the excellent programmes which are provided one oannot but enjoy them- selves. This week an excellent programme is shewn, the turn, "The Musical Middies," and the pictures being up to their usual standard. "The Prisoner in the Harem," shewn during the latter part of this week, is a magnificent film, and should on no account be missed. For next week the variety turns are "The World-famed Comedian, Dan Conroy." and "Con and Harry Sherry" enter- tainers at the piano and dancing wonders. The principal pictures are: "In the Coils of the Python," an Indian jungle story, with a strong love And ad- venture theme, and "On the Brink of the Preci- piece," a circus tragedy, a powerful drama vividly portraying the extraordinary adventures of a little heiress. Other picture* -P and down the ladder" "His Nephew's Scheme," two come- dies "The Broken Vase," a very pathetic drama; "An Actor's Romance," "Fatty at San Diego"; "Getting a Patient," and The Warwick Chronicle. THE RINK PICTUREDROME.—Capital programmes continue to be submitted at this place of amuse- ment, and the management in consequence are des ervedly rewarded with a largo attendance nightly. The programmes for the first part of the week beginning iTonday, June 22nd, iS AS follows: — "Golden Heart." a Nordisk great two-part feature drama. The story of a man S self-sacrifice is told with singular charm and bears the "hall mark'' of (quality. "Tho Iron Man," a thrilling "Urban" detective drama, introducing the celebrated detect- ive. Barnet Parker. Replete with incident and exciting situations. "Pathe Gazette." "Sakurd Volcano Disaster. "Cartoonland," "The Life- Saver," "H is Dark Scheme." For the latter part of the week the pictures are-' A Terrible Night at -Sea. the Nordisk Co.'s greatest of masterpieces, in four acts, bv special arrangement with "Martin's Fea ture (Films, holders of the exclusive rights. A story of romance, drama, and spectacle, far removed from the ordinary, of intense power and containing many thrilling situations. "The Master Crook out- witted by a Child," a two-part, of one long succes- sion of novel and thrilling situations. "The Snow Mau" and "Pathe Gazette." ZION SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—On the occa- sion of the Sunday School anniversary at Zion Chapel on Sunday last, the church was tastefully decorated with flowers and palms under the super- intonden e of Miss Enid Wheldon, of the Primary Department, and a band of willing helpers. On Sunday morning a large congregation assembled to welcome the Rev. Gwilym Edwards. M.A.. late of Carmarthen anu now of Oswestry, who was the special preacher for the day. In the afternoon lie addressed the united English Nonconformist Sunday schools of Tne town and captivated the scholars with his beautiful stories told in such a forcible manner. In the evening the rev. gentleman delivered a power! ill .ermon ba-ed upon "Religion and Human Nature." "As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee. 0 God. His sermons and addresses throughout the day were highly appreciated. Solos were rendered by the Misses Agnes Phillpps and Enid Wheldon at the morning and evening services. Special hymns were sung by the Primary Department and the United Engli.-h Nonconformist schools, under the able leadership of Mr. P. J. Wheldon. J.P. Mrs. D. Maurice Jones presided at the organ at each service. V RIC'KET.—'Grammar School v. Laud Valuation.— The above match was played at the Grammar School of) School: D. V. Davies not out. 0; A. J. Jones, lbw, D. J. Peters. 1; G. Thomas c, D. J. Peters b D. H. Jones, -8; C. G. Lewis b D. H. Jones. 0; T. W. Griffiths h D. H. Jones. 0; R. Lewis b D. H. Jones. 0: Watson Ibw D. J. Peters, 1; D. J.Price b D. H. J'ones. 12; J. R. Evans b D. H. Jones, 8 E. F. Lewis c Leach b 1). Thomas. 2: G. E. Thomas not out. 12; extras, 4: 51. Land Valuation: S. Leach b G. Thomas, 0: W. M. Davies c and b D. J. Priee. 0: W. R. James c A. J. Jones b G. Thomas. 0; C. Davies b D. J. Price, 10; J. J. Lewis, b D. J. Price. 1; D. Thomas b I)..r. Price. 0; D. J. Peters run out. 7; J. C. ROC- run out, 1; D. H. Jones c and b G. Thomas, 2; S. Lewi* c G. Thomas b D. J. Pris-e. 1: E. T. Jones not out. 0; extras. 24; total. 24. D. J. Price. 5 wickets for 8 runs: G. Thomas, 3 for 14. DEATH OF MISS ELLEN LLOYD DAVIES. £ 74.000 FORTUNE. I Miss Ellen Lloyd Davies, who recently inherited estate of the gross value of £ 74.000 from Tlios. Hughes Ford Hughes (her bachelor brother who had lived a life of recluse at Carmarthen;, passed away at her residence, 57, Lam mas -street, Carmar- then, on -Saturday last, at the age of 73 years. The announcement of Mr. Ford Hughes's will combined a romance of wealth and loneliness. -ind Although well connected and the owner of a con- siderable estate in West Wales, he lived alone in I nion-street. Carmarthen, for 25 years, and allowed hardly anyone to enter. [For 20 years he very seldom left this abode, and latterly he followed th" life of a recluse. One morning, early in March last, a messenger delivering provisions received no response to his knocks, and fearing Mr. Hughes was dead, he informed the police. 17poii ontrv being made into the residence Mr. Hughes was found in a state of collapse. He was removed to the workhouse infirmary, whNe he died a few days later. I-In wn" THE -.)1) of Alr. Davies. Xant-gwilvm. Cardiganshire, was well educated, and prior to entering a life of seclusion had travelled extensively. The terms of his will published about seven weeks ago. showed that he died intestate, leaving estate of the gross value of E74,807 10d.. of which thro net personalty j was sworn at £ 7.711 7s. 9d.. and letters of adminis- trntion of his property were rrranted to his pister. MV.-s Ellen Llnvn Davies. of 57. Lammns-street. Carmarthen, as the only next of kin. The property includes an estate at Nantgwilym. Cardiganshire. There is also property in Pembrokeshire. Miss

LLOYDS BANK LIMITED. Chairman: R. V. VA88AR-8MITH. Deputy Chairman: J. W. BEAUMONT PEASE. Capital Subscribed £ 31,304^200 CapitaJ paid up 5,008,072 Reserve Fund • • ■ ■ ■ 3,600,000 Advances, &C- a 56,159,957 Deposits, &c. 105,210,059 THIS BANK HAS OVER 850 OFFICES IN ENGLAND AND WALES. Colonial and Foreign Department: So, Lombard Sfc, E.C. PARIS AUXIUARY: LLOYDS BANK (FRANCEI LIMITED, 16, AVEHUE DE L'OPERA. HEAD OFFICE 71, E.C. LOMBARD

THE NEW ARCHDEACON APPOINTMENT OF THE VICAR OF LLANDILO, The Rev. Robert Williams, M.A., RD., vicar of Llanddo-fawr and Llandefeisant. was formerly a Professor of Wel&h and Modern History at St. David's College, Larnnoter, has been appointed Archdeacon of Jst. David's in aucoession to the Rev. Owen Evans. M.A., who resigned owing to ill- health. The announcement that the Rev. Robert Williams has accepted will give widespread s-itis- faction. Mr. Williams is a native of the county of Cardigan, which has of all the counties of Wales produced most clergymen, and he possesses the further recommendation of being an old Lampeter man. He was a scholar of his college in the early eighties and took degree in 1835. lie proceeded to Morton College, Oxford, where he obtained a First- class in Modern History, graduating in 1888, and taking his M.A. in 1892. So brilliant was his career at the University that the authorities in 1888 invited him to return to Lampeter to fill the chair of Welsh and Modern Hi> tory, an honour of which any man might be proud. At Lampeter the Rev. Robert Williams held the sinecure rectory of Llan- ddewi-Velfrey. the income of which forms part of the endowments of the College. His old alma mater looks upon him as one of its brightest 60ns. and, in common with the Church in Wales gener- ally expects much from him in future. Principal Rhys, at a re-union at Lampeter, referred to him as "my friend" with a special emphasis on the latter word. He is in fact everybody's friend-as the students who have passed through his hands and those who are left behind can w«ll testify. Mr. Williams was appointed to the living of Llandilo in ) 1902. and came there on the 2nd January, 1903. At the end of the first year of his vicariate the now church of Maestielo, which cost £ 2.700 to build.. was opened. During his vicariate at Llandilo the l parish church has been restored and the organ re- built at a cost of B2,500, The two National Schools have been put in thorough repair. and preparations are now being made to build two parish rooms.-one at Llandilo and one at Ffair- faoh, towards which objects a sum of £ 700 has already been collected. Mr. Williams is one of the managers of the Llandilo County School. During the attack on the Welsh Church he has addressed many meetings in its defenoe proving himself to be an effective and vigorous speaker both in Welsh and English, and also contributed largely towards Churoh Defence literature.

KIDWELLY NOTES P- A meeting of the General Committee Ifi connec- tion with the proposed District Nur was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening in mis -oek. There was a representative attendance, I rc..E*Z,-t-d over by Mr. Geo. E. Bowen, J.P.. mayor, rho was supported by Mr. John Thomas, Velindrq. After explanatory remarks by the Chairman and Mr. Thomas, the meeting, on the proposition of Mr. H. E. Smart, seconded by Mr. Hy. Wilkins, decided to proceed to the election of a working committee to be composed entirely of ladies. The officer- will be elected from the working committee. who will proced forthwith to advertise for a nurse. The lady appointed must be able to speak Welsh, a condition which was strongly advocated by Mr. D. G. Anthony, Gardde. On Sunday last. a "Cwrild AdroJd" was held at Capel Sul, where there was a large congregation under the presidency of the Rev. W. C. Jenkins (pastor). While little Harry Potter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Potter. Station-road, was playing in Station- road on Monday evening he fell and sustained a fracture of the arm, which was also dislocated. He was conveyed to Llanelly Hospital, where, we are glad to hear. he is progressing as well as can be expected. We have been askfd to call uor readers' atten- tion to the forthcoming chair eisteddfod to be held under the auspices of St. Mary's Church Sunday School in the Castle Grounds on Saturday, July 11th next. A prize of £10 is offered as prize in the competition for Male Voice Parties, the piece being "Little Church." Already some nine parties have entered.

LLANSAWEL PROMOTIONS. — We are exceedingly proud to learn I of the promotions of two Llansawol bovs born and bred in the parish, viz.. Rev. Evan Jenkins, curate- in-chargo of Peneadoi to the vicamgc of Cilycwm. and the Rev. E. Aldred Williaiiis. senior curate of t. Peter's, Carmarthen, to the vicarage of Golden Grove. They have the good wishes of all in their native parish. OMISSION.—We are so sorry to have omitted the name of Miss Annie Leigh (grand-daughter) in the; list of mourners present at the funeral of the late ( Mr. William Leigh. Brviinvyii-baelt, the report of f which appeared in our last issue. l

SAD TRAGEDY AT LLANYBYTtfER On Wednesday an inquiry. Wa.8 held by Mr. R. Shipley L^vrij, Llandilo, touching the exceptionally sad death of Mr. Richard Bartholomew Jenkins, of the Laurels. Llanybyther. Deceased, who was 25 years of age. was a gentleman of independent means and the son of the late Mr. Bartbolew Jen- kins, of Gwydr Villa, Uplands, Swansea.. He was educated at Llandovery College, and afterwards studied for some time in London with the intention of entering the medical profession. On his attain- ing his 21st birthday he became associated with several commercial enterprises in Swansea. He was married to a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rft%, Piasnewydd. Henllan. and leaves a widow and mother. He was most popular in the district, and a keen and bright gentleman. Mr. T. Howell Davies. solicitor, Carmarthen, was present at the inquiry on behalf of the relatives. Mrs. Jenkins, wife of deceased, stated that she had been to church on Monday evening, and she and deceased went home about 10.50 p.m. He was under the influence of drink, and very excitable. I She did her best to induce him to go to bed after they went home. He remained downstairs till about 1 a.iri.. and appeared very depressed. He went to his bedroom shortly afterwards, but before doing so he locked witness' bedroom from the out- side. Some short time afterwards she heard some noise as if something had fallen, but paid no parti- cular attention to it. She got out of bed about 7 a.m., but found that her door was locked from the outside. She knocked and called him. but got no answer. About 2 p.m.. on the the Tuesday, th paper boy called and she handed him a note from the bedroom to take to Miss Felix, who assisted her in the household work. Miss Felix arrived and placed a ladder to the window for r to get out. By Mr. T. Howell Davies, She and deceased were on very friendly terms. He was in a highly excit- I able state, but she never thought that he would end his life so tragically. Miss Felix deposed having gone to ihe Laurels in response to a note, and on her placing the ladder against the window of the bedroom occupied by deceased, -he was horrified to find that he appeared to be dead. with blood about the room. She then went for the doctor. Dd. W iliiams. mason. deposed how he entered the bedroom, -and found deceased on the bed fully dressed with a gun before the legs and his hands on the muzzle, which pointed upwards. He unlocked ttie bedroom door. Deceased was dead. Dr. E. Cambria Thomas. M.D.. Llanybyther. stated that he examined the body and found de- ceased dead with his head lying in a pool of blood. He was bleeding from the right ear. There was a fracture of the jaw. and the skull was also fractured to pieces and the brains blown out. Death was -he result of a gunshot and the muzzle had apparently been placed in the mouth. He had known deceased for about two years. Ho was rather depressed recently and addicted to drink. 111 reply to 331". T. Howell Dayies-To a person ef 1ill' temperament of deceased, drink would have the effect of making him excitable. The placing of the muzzle in the mouth would muffle the sound of the gunshot. Lewis Jones gave evidence as to the position of the body and the gun. The Coroner in summing up stated it was an ex- tremely sad case, and it appeared to him that the jury could only come to one conclusion and that was that deceased undoubtedly suffered irom temporary insanity to which they agreed and a verdict to that effect was returned. The funeral which is a private one, takei place to-day (Friday), at Marcross near Bridgend.

COHWIL FUNERAL OF MRS. HOWELL.-The mortal remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Howells, Rock and Fountain, Conwil. were interred on Thursday in ia-t week at St. Michael's. Church. It will be re- membered that whilst Mrs. Howells was pro- ceeding home from Church on Sunday, June 9th. she collided with a cyclist, and succumbed to her injuries shortly after- wards. She was a staunch Conservative and Church- woman, and was respected throughout the whole neighbourhood. Of a genial disposition she was beloved by all, and her removal from their midst will be keenly felt, especi- ally by the poor. to whom she always extended an oPfn philanthropic hand. She was a faithful atten- dant at St. Miohael's Church, and had been a teacher at the Sunday School for a period of 12 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. Llewellyn Lewis. Pantyr- haidd, Conwil, and she leaves twelve children—nine daughters and three sons— to mourn her loss. As the mournful cortege wended its way to the pretty little "God's Acre," a mile or so away there were abundant manifestation" en route of the sorrow felt over the departure of one who had always been held in the highest esteem. There was a large con- gregation at the church, where a very impressive service was held. The Rev. Owen Jones. oar of Conwil. officiated at the house, church and grave- side, assisted by Canon Lloyd. Llanpumpsaint; Revs. T. M. Morgan. vicar of Newchurch; T. Goodwin. St. Paul's, Llanelly; liar Edwards, St. John's, Carmarthen: Jones. Brynant; D. J. Evans. Abergwili, and the Rev. D. Jones, Cwm- duad. Conwil. The chief mourners were: Miss Lydia Howells, Rock and Fountain, Conwil (daugh- ter) Mr. and Mrs. James. Nott-square. Carmarthen (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs. W illiams. Victoria Cottage (daughter); Master Llew. Williams. Vic- toria Cottage (grand.on): Mr. and Mrs. Burie". Green Hill. Conwil (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs. Evans and children. Carew Villa. Conwil (daughter and grandchildren): Mr. George Howells. Cilfyn- ydd (son); Messrs. John and Alwyn Howells, Cil- fvnvdd (grandsons); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Llan- ellv (daughter and son-in-law): Mr. and Mrs. Bevan. Llanelly (daushter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Llew. Howell?. Maesteg (son and daughter-ir law); Mr. and Mrs. James Howells. Maesteg (F and dausrhter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, T dilo (daughter and son-in-law): Mr. and Mrs n Thomas. Conwil (sister and brother-in-law): Ada Keturah Evans. Neath (sister); Mr. I Davies and two sisters (nephetf and niec -Jewell^n Davies. Dowla's (niece): M*rs. Cain. (niece); the Misses Llanpumpr Pontypridd I Mrs. Moses Joiies, -Cp I.martheT, tmer aint (nieces); and Mrs. Evans, AVvergwili (nepW and Mr. I Beautiful wrea»Jls and floral tribu' ..wand niece) the followingFrom the Famih «es were sent bv day. St-Jfond Honse, Nott-sq Ajar and Holli- Vincent Evans. Conwil: M' Carmarthen; j Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. T! Jorri1" T"i McCrao, I i Thomas. Railway Inn. Conwil r anelly; Mrs. I at St. Michael's, and" iron* the Ch"ldr"V J I uren..

Moored Memories THE HOlF. OF HOWELL HARRIS. (By the Rev. GRIFFnH THOMAS). If anyone conversant Wlt1J the religious history of V\ ai'-s were asked to name the three most his- toric places of post-Refo-mation times he would at once mention juianddowror, Llangeitho, and Tal- garth. They are situated in the heart of three South Wales, counties, v-z., Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Brecknock. Llanddowror and Llangeitbo are .imated even to-day -'far fr- m the madainc crowd's ignoble stride, each being about three or four mile8 distaKt from the. nearest ray station. Taigarth. on the other hand. has the Cambrian Railway passing near it, and a station within three minute's s walk of t" hoary old church. The three churches of Llanddowror, Llangeitho, and Talgarth lying within tneir sacrc-d walla all that is mortal of Griffith Jones, Daniel Rowland, and Howell Harris. Hencc, they ar,, the-, huge saroophagi of three Welsh post-Reformation saints. I have been privileged to visit the three places, and also to officiate at the three churches, a privi- lege which every Welshman must covet. My laat visit to Talgarth was on Sunday, May 21. of the year (1905). As I stood on the brow of the hill near the church, with the village of Talgarth at my feet, and Trefecca, peeping. as it were. at the old church tower in the dii-tajoce, my mind naturally wandered back to the middle of the eighteenth oen., tury. when Talgarth and Trefecca were the respec- tive homes of the R-ev. Pryce Davies, the theft vicar of the parish, and Howell Harris. the religion* friar and^ monk combined. We all know something of HoweJ Harris, hut few of us have ever heard of the man who was the instrument in the hand* of God to convert the young student who after- wards became the Luther and Elijah of Wales. a In w alking up through the village to-day one Í8 struck with the largo number of hotels, and. in. dvod, some of them are buildings of huge propor- tions. The village is quite a combination of ancient and modern, e.g.. its post-office is quite up-to-date, but its streets arc narrow, and many of its dwellings low. white-washed cottages. At the top of the viW lage stands the churoh, with its massive, but plain, tower. The church consists of a double nave and north transept. The churchyard is irregular in shape and very large, and one of the best-kept that I have ever been privileged to see. There are in it, on the south side, six very large and well-propor- tioned yew trees, and very Riany gravestones of gr^at interest. About the middle of the south side can be seen the tombstone of Howell Harris'. parents. It bears the following inscription;- In memory of Howell Harris, who died Marcn 9th. 1730. aged 58. This tomb was erected by Susanna, his beloved wife, of Trevecka. Susanna6 Harris, a hunodd yn yr Arglwydd. Ionawr y 7, 1/50. Gan ddywedyd myfi a orchfygais. Arg- lwydd Iesu dorbyn fy Ysbryd. Oed 83. It is said that Howell Harris often stood upon his tombstone to preach. Being a box-tomb, it would -erve as a ready-made pulpit, with yew trees as funding-boards. Another headstone not far from the entrance to the nave has the following inscrip- tion:- Er cof am William James, Trevecca, y diweddaf o bobl Howell Harris. Yr hwn a fu farw Mehefin 13, 1847, yu 78 mlwydd oed. This man was only four years of age when Howell Harris died, and, consequently, could hard- ly have remembered his huge funeral. "Bob! Howell Harris" most probably was used of those who sat in the old gallery at Talgarth Church, where once Howell Harris and his followers were wonr to sit. In rambling from stone to stone I almost acci- dentally came across the small, neglected headstone of the late, R^v. Pryce Davies. who was Howell Harris"* spiritual father in God. It lies at the east end of the south nave. Onoe it must have stood erect, but now it lies level with the ground, and the grass is battling with like an incoming tide to oover its few simple words, which are these:— "Underneath lie the remains of the body of the Rev. Pryoe Davies. clerk, late vicar of this parish, who departed this life October 24th, 1761, aged 63." On March 30, 1735, being the Sunday next before Easter. the vicar (the Rev. Pryoe Davies) read out one of the exhortations in the service of Holy Com- munion. So impressed with the solemnity of the words and the reading of them was young Howell Harris (who at this time was only 21 years of aga) that he began to reflect, and soon determined to try, by God's help, to make himself as worthy a? possible a partaker of the great sacrament. This was the beginning of his great conversion. From 1735 to 1761. a period of 26 years, Howell Harris whenever at home attended the ministrations and heard the counsels of this almost forgotten parish priest. Cannot something be done to save this simple memorial stone from beincr lost entirely. Soon Nature and time will cause it to crumble into decay and so be lost for over. Five pounds would save it. Leaving the tombs where the rude forefatbe- of the hamlet sleep." I next inspected the chu- Entering by the south porch, I notioed a ver* holy-water stoop which had survived the t8 vandal. This stoop is as perfect as any I b On entering the nave of the church or j be w th the hugeness and plainness of the ekurab church will. I should say. aceommoda Ave seen hundred people. Near the entrar .e i. struck south-west end of the nave and 1.. ulterior. The is a beautifully carved oak bea* 40 six or seven vicar, the Rev. D. Lewis V door at the sale in the parish about s: .lm near the Boor beam was once the top-be w&oh the present If this preserved part ^▼ies, picked up at a the old screen must ^ears a?o. This oak designed and execut ° °^d rood-screen, ing to-day would aBTe t*ample of the whok, church. piece ofDw^flost beautifully On the sou* **uoh improve +1, ■ stand- gether some »**or the som" tures into «h-east end of th interest!* /thing like a child n^e? addled to- them his scrap picture-boofc°U d PUt pi°" brot1 and history! miira] S*V6r&I =><»* a 'tre ^ose of Howell JT s Amongst .^rs, Joseph aDd his two elder .hat th« !ton,. T* Hr» .11 d~ 111 Tlleir original n. v "dre oeen amoved ma]Dner that be'zlal Pos't'ons and planted here in a 1 rj^a"e mason. The firxt ° and tastes o{ some tablet are :—" Xeai^ fh 7** Howell Harris. Esquire^ atar.lle ^e remains near the altar beiri^ thlB tebJet *as Testry on the n^rth T lf u almost as far as it *of fche chan<*L Kovr aJt". bein* on the south^ 'fH* °nly a crude slate slao- k nave' Tt is r'"mh boast of i Z Z "> perpetuate the memory (To be continued).

Down at Ferryside woine time back a professor ^ciu out tor a row. Lookmy at the cliff, he re- JUarked that that cliff vas a beautiful thing to a tcolagist and asked the old salt who steered him if he had studied theology. The old man answered in tilt-, negative. -Ah!" said the pioiessor, "half of Join- life is lost." Presently the stars began to blirÜ.md the proffer took to explaining the 'Uacliinery of the heavens, again asking if the '"•linsnian had studied astronomy. The answer was ilgain in the negative. "Ah," my man, cried the Professor, "half your life is lot." Just then one of thlJl; sudden gusts came and the man of ticiençc "lid the man of art were both in the water. The '"an ,A art luon asked, "Have you studied swim- °H>gv?" The professor replied m the neg-a ti n). "Then. ir, your life is lost, said tho tailor. Attention should be drawn to the fact that the 1.1,11 Finalise Bill contains clauses <jjirc- 'nily hidden and buried wiin various schedules, it is 11\1, but none tiie loss emphatic and clear to those M.0 call disentangle their moaning—which, if the in its present form becomes law will actually abolish the present system of free education, and '"piacr it with an obnoxious arrangement which '•lakes parents liable for the children's fchool fws. is left to the loeal education authority with the 1:"I¡s."tlt of the Board of Kdueation. to fix those \cldy fees, and they may also from time to time, renewable period not exceeding i-ix months, 1'1'111!1 tIn- whole or part of rtieli fees in the case of a. ''itiltl when they are of opinion that the parent is liable through poverty to pay the same, and it will II" doubt be claimed by the Radicals and the Labour '■n who will be required to vote for the passing of tJIf. Hill, that they are justified in doing hO, because thi, liberty to remit fees will free the poor and the w,jrknig clasc.es of the liability to pay for educa- But there are few working men who will f,'Kard with any pleasure the prospect of an alteruu- between paying weekly school fees or satisfying local education authority that they are too poor j do so. "Too poor" is a very clastic term, and exact financial state which it describes is Very tJiq'h a matter of opinion. A local authority might M|,»ly iioid that a man who could afford money to ill a public-house and was known to do to 1\.Uldd "pend his money much better oil his children's ^cation. That may even be true, but it is not u>v> that is likely to meet with any warm approval r,|iu ihe workman. It must be admitted that there <11' few luxuries or pleasures that are worth as much 8 the education of a man's children, but it is rather on the workers if no man can claim free 'Station for Ins children until ho has deprived l,!Kcjf of every possible comfort and is still unable school fees. That in etiect would appear to li.it the new law will bring about, and we wait "■h sonio curiositv.to see what view the "twicers'' "> require two salaries to provide for their own luxuries, will take of such a rank injustice and •^■tiahsing of the working classes. 'fliI TALK lS:- Amongst, anglers—"We want rain." f^at large gaping holes can be seen at the base fhe pillars of the Town Bridge. har the Tennis Club, which has a field on the s a flourishing one. j hat (welve pounds of mushrooms were picked up v' r^K; immediate neighbourhood one morning last j, ^hat the St. Peter's Sunday schools are going to f" C armarthen Training College for their annual {i That the language heard on the other side of the \y,v"r Towy on Sunday evenings is a disgrace. •"To are the police. ¡./i:at the Vicar's class, in connection with the St. f'!t^rV Sunday School, is going to the Mumbles f annual outing. .j'l'hat more than likely no more hoardings will "f, trl\\(ó(' the old Castle wall at the entrance to the IJ. 'l'\ a very largo number witnessed the annual 1(Jrpl" Christi procession of the Homan Catholic t Sunday. 1'\ t', lat .ome people would like to know the actual the borough of the recent betting prosecution H Carmarthen and whether it was not nearer £ i00 'K|i "ixpence. itV some people would like to know how often- f„. "Ppens that the whole of the street lights at Car- are out after midnight, whether it is by U or if not. by what authority they are nut. v> the Ammanford Urban Silver Band »ro W|n- public subscriptions towards a debt of fclOU remains agairfst their funds and that it is a Object. It a Carmarthen minister tells a tale against CVlf about a farmer who expressed his opinion 01 Pretty freely without knowing who he was.

Davies. who has now parsed away, had been a Roman Catholic for many yeare, and when her brother's will was published she was asked what blie interixiod doing. She replied that her only wish was to go to Rome 60 see the Pope. Her continued illness precluded her realising her wish. The funoral took place at Tro(-,dyraur on Thurs- day last, Father Bernard, C.P., assisted by Fiither Xeivorb. C.P.. officiating.