The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

AGRICULTMAL HITES [BY A PRACTICAL FARMER.] A GREAT INSTITUTION. In those days of the greatest war the world has ever known, it seems strange to realise that the nations still have at least one interest an common. This is the great International Institute of Agncul- tare, which has now been at work m Rome for fir* vears. This institute was originated by the King of Italy, and is maintained by and at tie expense of all the leading countries throughout the world for their joint benefit. Its chief objects are to keep in touch with every new development in agriculture and publish the facts broadcast. It has now by far the best means of ascertaining the condition of crops in all the countries; and the information on this subject, which it publishes from time to time, is of enormous value, though perhaps it is only reallsed by those who remember how. a few years ago, highly mis- leading estimates and statements were circulated about the world's crops. In the earlier years of the Institute's existence, many obstacles had to be overcome; but now its work is of a very far-reaching character, and will undoubtedly be of enormous value and importance in the near future. All intelligent and thoughtful farmers will, there- fore be glad to see some particulars of the origin and 'work'of the Institute as well as photographs of the magnificent building c-ected for its accommo- dation All this they will find in a most readable pamphlet entitled The Internatioml Institute of Agriculture; Its Organisation, its Work, and its Results." Copies of this acceptable publication may be obtained free on application from the Board of Agriculture, London. SMALL HOLDINGS PROGRESS. Like many other things, proceedings under the Small Holdings Act have been much restricted by the war; but it is of interest to see what progress is reported as having been made. The total quantity ef land acquired under the Act in 1914 was 198,288 acres. -Of this total 139,478 acres are described as having been purchased for £ 4.601.692 end 58.810 acres lea-ed for rents of C74,186 a year. Of this land 178 911 acres had been actually let by County Councils to 12.684 individual small holders, and 505 acres sold to fifty email holders, and the councils of county boroughs had let 1.259 acres to 218 individual tenants. In addition, 8,436 acres have been let to sixty-three Co-operative Small Holdings Associatiens, who have sub-let the land to 1.451 of their members, and 3,580 applicants have beeli provided with 47 500 acres by private landowners direct. The Act has resulted in the provision of small holdings for 18,468 applicants in sever?years. Owing to the financial situation produced by the war, it is impossible for Councils at present to do much in the direction of acquiring additional land under the Act. The authorities, however, regard it as most im- portant that the excellent machinery which has been set up with so much care by Councils for the administration of the Act should be kept in being, so that it may be ready to resume operations when the conditions are more favourable. FIGHTING THE THISTLE PEST. With prices high all round, everyone is eager to make the most of his land and reap a record harvest. Hence—provided the necessary labour can bo ob- tained-it will pay much better than in ordinary tieasonis to make a very determined attack on weeds wherever land is foul, in the hope of effecting some real and permanent improvement. In many dis- tricts, among the worst because most easily spread weeds are thistlee, and undoubtedly the only effec- tive cure for them is cutting. Some kinds of thistle are kept in check if cut late in the season but in time to prevent seeding; but the troublesome creep- ing thistle has to be cut early and often, so as to prevent the plant from feeding its roots, which are thus gradually starved. A few years ago experiments were carried out at one of the English agricultural colleges with a view to ascertaining the most effective methods of de- stroying these weeds. -Dressings of salt and sulphtar were given a trial, and were found to be of practi- cally no use for the purpose, and in the following year this treatment was given up and cutting alone resorted to. The thistles were cut three times durin.g that year, and the same number of times the next season, and this proved so efficacious that by the end of the latter there wag little or nothing of the plants left to deal with; while in the third year the plots experimented on were practically cleared altogether. The second growth which followed the first cutting was much enfeebled and the seed-producing stems were less luxuriant. The second and third cuttings greatly reduced the vitality of the plants, and the same treatment during the succeeding year had the effect of leaving but a very small crop to be dealt with. Owing to lack of time and the expense of labour, very few farmers could undertake to cut over thistles three times during any one season, but it has been shown that ever two cuttings have an extremely beneficial result if practised at the proper time. But if any money is to be spent on cutting it is very desirable that neighbouring farmers should be appealed to not to let the weeds run to seed on their land. or it will be spent in vain. Unfortunately, there is no power except such as a landlord may care to exert to oompel anyone to make an effort to keep his land clean. But a neighbourly appeal is not often ignored, and one man's example might be qlUite powerful enough to cause the clearing of a whole district of thistles. FUTURE OF PIG-KEEPING. The following valuable statement of the present position of pig-keeping is being circulated by the Irish Department of Agriculture. In Denmark farmers are largely dependent upon imported feed- ing-stuffs, and they are now experiencing great cLili- culty in procuring their usual supplies. Conse- quently numbers of breeding sows are being killed off, and a marked reduction in the quantity of Danish bacon available 'for export later on may thus be anticipated. In America the population is increasing steadily, and the demand for meat products is expanding annually. At the same time the statistics of the last census reveal the fact that the number of pigs was 5,000.000 fewer than those enumerated at the pre- vious census. This indicates that the exports of American bacon to Great Britain, which within recent years have shown a tendency to shrink, are likely to fall off still more rapidly. In Germany, Austria, Russia, and Belgium, the pig stocks are dwindling, and before long an enor- mous shrinkage in the number of pigs in those Countries will have occurred. The conclusion to be drawn from these facts is that for some time to come there will be a shortage of bacon in oountries which at present send sup- plies to the markets of the United Kingdom. This points to a great demand for bacon and better prices for pigs. It will be deplorable both from the point of view of the national food supply and in the interests of farmers themselves, i', 1',hen the shortage of baoon occurs and the price of pork rises, farmers are un- able to meet the situation through having depleted their pig stocks. While the immediate outlook may not be regarded as very encouraging by many far- mers, they should not decide hastily to give up feeding pigs, and it would certainly be a mistake to dispose of breeding stock. Wherever possible an effort should be made to jrow more produce, potatoes, oats, or barley, for feeding to pigs. By so doing, the cost of producing pork can be reduced and the rise in the prices of imported feeding-stuffs counteracted to some extent. Although the cost of production may still continue abnormally high, the shortage of foreign supplies points to an increase in the prices of bacon and pork, which should more than compensate farmers for any additional outlay on the raising of pigs. The home producer has, therefore, good grounds for regard- ing the future with confidence.

MARKETS GRAIN, &c. NEWPORT, Wed., March 31.-The attendance was small, with very little trade passing. Maize and barley were in quiet demand at last week's prices. Oats were a little better, but trade was still slow. Bran and sharps were in fair request, at Zs 6d down in the oase of the latter. There was no change in the quotation for flour. HEREFORD Wed., March 31.-Wheats firmly held at 7s to 7s Od. per bushel. Barleys neglected. Oats steady at last week's rates. Maize unchanged. No demand for beans. CATTLE. NEWPORT, Wed., March 31.—A large attend- ance of buyers found a moderate supply of cattle, a large supply of pigs and sheep, together with a fair number of lambs and calves. All stock was in exceptionally good demand at advanced prices. QuotationsBest beef d per lb., seconds 9d to 9-jsd, cows 8d to 8gd, best wether mutton Is, ewes lOd! lambs Is 2d, calves lid to Is, pigs—porkers 13s 6d to 14s per soore, baconers 12s 6d, sows 11s to lis 6d. HEREFORD, Wed., March 31.-Ratlier more fat cattle on offer. Best quality made 8d to 91d, seconds 7..d to 8$d, and thirds 7d to 7. Fat calves dear, making up to Is Id per lb. an advance of Id on the week. Good' trade for fat sheep. Clipped wethers made 9d per lb., and those in the wool commanded an advance of id per lb. Fat lambs realised Is 3d to Is 6d per lb. Fat pigs still dear- bacon era 7d to nd, and porkers up to 8d. LLANGADOCK, March 30.-About 25 fat cattle on offer; demand very brisk, the choicest bullocks making up to B22 10s per head, or about 9d per lb. dead weight. Sheep also in sharp request, and e- cent quotations were easily maintained, the best pens making up to 5.d per live lb. Short supply of pig*, insufficient for the demand, and competition very keen. About 20 lambs on offer; trade excep- tionally sharp, the best quality making up to £ 2 6s each, or about Is per live lb. Veal calves also very dear, prices ranging up to J66 15s, or about 6d per life lb. 2 LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Market, March 29. —Larger supplies of fat 'cattle, but a very slow trade, and prices lower by 2d to 4d per stone of 3 lbe; the few Scotch beasts again commanded the top quotation of 6s 6d, while Norfolks, of which the eupply exceeded the demand, sold slowly at 6s to 6s Zd per 8-lb. stone, and only in a few cases did th choicest reach 6s 4d. 75 Irish cattle from Dublin, of very good quality, 11.1--0 shared in the slow trade, and made from 5s lOd to 6s per 8-lb. stone. A larger supply of sheep and lambs especially lambs, this market being commonly called Lamb More day trade for sheep was good, the best Downs and Scotch sheep making fully 13d. while a few clips made up to lOd, per lb. A good trade for lambs, best Downs averaging 14d, and other sorts 12d, per lb. SALFORD, March 30.-Fat cattle numbered 41,526. and were of fair quality, but trade ruled slow and dragging at last week's quotations. Sheep wc"c also in slow demand, but prices, if anything, were rather higher, best quality Cheviots making 13gd, and best clips lid to lIJ. per lb. Lambs were in fair supply and met a good celling trade up to 15d per lb. Supplies of piers at Manchester included 813 Irish and 469 Welsh: demand fair at rather higher prices, the best realising 13s 9d to 14s. and sows lis 8d to 12s. per score. LEICESTER. March 9-7.-Tra(le for store cattle very slow, and prices, where changed, favoured buyers; some remarkably fine old Irish Shorthorns made £ 25, and others B18 )Os to £22, per head. Dairv cows more numerous, and demand very good at fully j31 per head more money than last week. Rearing calves also rather dearer. NORTHAMPTON. March 27.—Store cattle of alt descriptions in more enquiry, and a better clearanco effected than at any previous sale this season; strong Shorthorns made £ 18. and Runts 217 10s. per head. Dairv cows also in better demand, and last week's fall in price fully recovered. Store sheep sold well, turnip tegs realising from 50s to 54s, and grass tegs 4 to s. while two pens of ten ewes and ten lambs, pure Hampshires, realised 76s to 72s each, respectively. PROVISIONS. LLANDILO, Sat., April 3.-Tbe market to-day c was not a large one. The demand exceeded the supply. The weather was showery. Quotations:— Fresh butter Is 4d, tub ditto Is 3d per lb. eggs, 13 and 14 for }9; honey, lid per 1b; obcese-Welgh 9d, cream and Caerphilly lOd and lid per lb. poultry —chickens (trussed) Is 2d per lb.; meat-lamb Is 6d per lb., beef prime joints lid, other cuts 9d and lOd, steak from Is to Is 2d, suet and kidney lOd per lb., tongues from 2s 3d to 2s 6d, hearts l,s 9d and 2s 8d each, veal Is to Is 2d, liver 9d per lb., heads 9d and Is each, mutton lid and Is, pork lOd and 111 per lb. CARMARTHEN, Sat., April 3.-Brisk business was transacted at the weekly market here to-da.y, and the supply and demand were good. Quotations: —Butter—in pats Is 5d, in casks Is 5d per lb. poultry—chickens Is 4d per lb., fowls 3s 3d to 4s 6d each eggs, 112 for Is: cheese 58s per cwt., Caerphilly ditto lid per lb.; potatoes 5s 6d per cwt."

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THE LATE LIEUTENANT GIRARDOT DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL WINDOW. An interesting and impressive ceremony was per- formed at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, on Run- day evening, when a beautiful stained glass window was dedicated to the memory 01 Second Lieutenant Paul C. Girardot, of the 52nd Oxfordshire and Buck- inghamshire Light Infantry, who fell on the 14th September last at Soupir-sir-Aisne, aged 18 years. Ho was the only child of the late Lieut.Col. John Francis Girardot, and grandson of the late Mr. Evans, Trevaughan. At the end of Evensong, the Vicar (Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A.), and the Rev. Canon C. G. Brown proceeded to the window, and the Canon standing on a chair with the faces of the congregation turned towards him said: "The con- gregation is requested to assist in the dedication of this window to the greater glory of God, and in mem- ory of Lieut. Paul Girardot who gave his life for his country on the battlefield of France. The beautifying of a church to the glory of God affords sincere gratification to the congregation who wor- ships there; but when it takes the form of a memor- ial to one who (as wo are apt to say) was cut off in the prime of youth, our gratification is lost in sad- ness and our deep sympathy goes forth to those who sadly mourn their loss. Yesterday the season of Holy Week ended. The lesson of that week is the necessity and the beauty of self-sacrifice, and we shall have missed much of that lesson if we do not understand that self-sacrifice is based on courage, and that without courage and endurance self-sacri- fice is impossible. Our greatest example of self- sacrifice is our Lord Jesus Christ, whose courage was marvellous in undertaking his great work-whose en- duranoe was great in carrying on his work—and whose exhibition of such courage and endurance on the cross on Calvary amazed the Roman Centurion. But on that first Good Friday the judgment of those jvho knew the Saviour must have been, what a wasted life, what fruitless efforts, what a premature death! And yet Easter morning told a different tale. The life was not wasted, the efforts were not fruitless, the death was not premature, for all had ended in victory. And what a victory! A whole world re- deemed and eternal life made possible for all the children of men! My friends, for months past we have been seeing examples of self-sacrifice unparal- leled in the history of any nation. From every quarter of the British Empire, from every town and village of this kingdom we have seen many a thousand young men of every grade and class put aside all thoughts of self-seeing the path of duty and determining to tread it, offering all they naturally most prize for the defence of their native land and the cause of right. And daily the toll of the great reaper 'death'" is read by us, and it may be we aro inclined to say what a waste of life! What prema- ture deaths! What can be the meaning of it all ? And why should God allow such suffering to fall upon young men? The answer is the Easter lesson. Self-sacrifice is never in vain. True courage is never wasted. Life, spent in service of God and man is never prematurely ended, for the result of all is victory. The message of the Saviour to those who follow in his path, is the message of Saint Paul, "Therefor my beloved brethren be ye steadfast, un- moveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The window is one of two lights,—one in symbolical of 'courage," the other of 'victory.' May it remind uSllnd future generations of worshippers in this church that the Christian aim is self-sacrifico, that the foundation of self-sacrifice is courage, and God rewards both with viotory." After which he dedicated the window saying:—In the faith of Jesus Christ we dedicate this window to the glory of otod, and in memory of his servant Paul Girardot, in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Afterwards the Canon said two beautiful prayers according to the authorized form. Ascend- ing the pulpit the Vicar (the Rev. B. Parry Griff- iths, M.A.) based his remarks on 1 Corinthians, 16th chapter, 20th verse, "Now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept., I The rev. gentleman said their thoughts naturally turn that night to the promising young officer whose death in battle cast such gloom over the town and neighbourhood a few weeks ago. Those who had the privilege of his acquaintance declared with one voioe that he was loving and amiable in disposition, capable and courageous in the discharge of duty, and what was of more comfort to them now, an earnest and sincere Christian. He needed no monument among those who knew him. His memory was im- perishable, but they were all grateful for the beauti- ful memorial window with which a mother's love and devotion had further enriched that venerable church —a memorial in every way worthy of its ancient and historic surroundings. Might it prove an inspiration to the young men of the town and district to emu- late the courage and devotion of him whose loss they all sinoerelv deplored. Might he commend to the notice of all the Latin motto at the top of the window, Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori," which reads when translated thus: "It is befitting to die for one's country." He died for his King and country, fighting the battle of justice and righteous- ness. To die so was not death but victory. The glad tidings of Easter gave the greatest strength and comfort to Christian mourners. Christ's open grave preached to them with reference to the de- parted Not lost, but .gone before' '-gone to that blest abode where they had every hope of meeting them again to part no more. Their sincere sym- pathy went out to the family who mourned one they so dearly loved, and who humanly speaking, could so ill be spared. There were hundreds of anxious hearts in Carmarthen that night—many of them pre- sent in' church then. They were trembling for the safety of their loved ones, who were either in the front or preparing to go thither. They might be proud and thankful that they had obeyed the call of duty, for the call of duty was the call of God. Let they commend them to God's safe keeping, come what might, come weal, come woe, come life, come death, it would be well, as they would all see and acknowledge bye and bye." During the course of the service two of the favourite hymns of the deceased officer were sung, Fight the good Fight and On the Resurrection Morning." The service was full of pathos, several of the congregation being moved to tears. Mrs. Girardot and other members rn the family were present at the service.

CWMCOY. DEATH.—The funeral of the late Mr. John Evans, cooper, Cwmcoy, Newcastle-Emlyn, took place on Monday last. The deceased had been assistant overseer for Brongwyn parish during the last 36 years, and was a faithful member of Drewen Chapel. The interment took place at the New Cemetery, Drewen, the Rev. D. Evans, pastor, otneiating. Deceased, who was 68 years old, leaves one son, Mr. J. T. Ev.irs, wntchrrnk^r. Csrd: r~

A PRISONER IN GERMANY FROM THE DIARY OF A CARMARTHEN LADY. Aug. 6th.—We had some very good news to start the day with. The American Ambassador has wired to say that he will send money for our use to his consul at Erfurt, to whom we must apply for what we need, and the Consul 'phoned to the same effect. We have deputed the C. to act as our representative in all these things, as otherwise there might be unpleasantness, for there are a couple of hotheads amongst us, a luxury we cannot afford just now. So a letter was drawn up to the Ambassador, in which we asked that we might be sent home as soon as mobilisation is over, and allowed to take our luggage with us. There is a rumour that English and German troops hfeve been in aotion somewhere, but no details. Frau S. came into our sitting-room this afternoon, and regaled me with a series of hair-rising, blood- curdling anecdotes, all intended to prove the danger in which we stand. For instanoe," she said, only this morning I offered the soldiers coffee and food for themselves, with water and oats for their horses (these men are superintending the schoolboys who are storing corn and provisions in the school-build- ings behind our tennis-oourtsl, but they declared they would starve sooner than take food from a house which shelters English. I pleaded with them to allow their horses to be cared for, but their only reply was, If you want to give them something, throw out your English for them to trample on. Truly a comforting story! The usual stream of Reservists has oome in, and the local regiment starts for the front to-night. The men have been strolling about most of the day with their families and friends, but all are fully equipped in readiness. About 4 p.m. the Duke and Duchess, with their children, drove by to the Town-hall, where the Duke addressed the men from a balcony, and the royal party afterwards attended the farewell service in the bar rack-square. At 6 p.m. the troops were due to start for the station, and just before that time immense crowds of people-old men and boys, women of all ages and classes, children in arms, in prams and on foot—passed across the park in front bf us. But what made it so uncanny was the absence of any sound beyond a sort of dull roar, which might have been the wind, but was really their footfalls. Not even a child's cry was to be heard. Then came the soldiers marching steadily, but very soberly, to the straing of our National Anthem. It is so strange to hear the familiar tune under such peculiar circumstances. Either the sight or the sound upset Frau S.. for she rushed—bonnet- less-up to the Schloss, where she demanded and obtained an audience from the Duke, to whom she appealed for protection for the English." She declares that the Duke is terrified lest we should be torn to pieces to-night, a statement that needs several grains of salt, for if the Duke is afraid, be can easily shelter us in a corner of his enormous old ■Schloss, which would hold a regiment in one wing alone. However, an hour later six huge policemen ap- peared, and closing the outer doors, posted them- selves in the lounge, wishing us a cheerful "good evening as we made room for them. Unfortunately, we went up to dinner, little Lena-horribly spoilt c\ child as she is-shook her fist at the men. They laughti-d, but Frau M. saw it too, rushed upstairs to Frau S.. who came down like a whirlwind, and in apologising to the police, managed to make out that we wero so badly behaved and so iusulciiig that she did not know how to protect us. Things were looking serious when Dr. Sch. {who has evidently repented himself of yesterday's oonduct) came to the rescue, sent the Frau's upstairs, and explained to the police, who were very easily paci- fied, after all. Meanwhile Lena had a bad quarter of an hour with the English, little wretch. It is now past ten o'clock, and we have been sitting with doors locked, windows shuttered and lights low, wondering whether there really is any danger. Beyond slight sounds of what may be distant cheer- ing and the snoring of the police in the lounge, all is quiet, so we will hope for the best. Aug. 7th.—We passed a very successful night, but this has been a trying day. D. and I went to see Herr B., and had to push our way through a dense crowd of soldiers and horses, but no one noticed us. Herr B. received us as kindly as usual, and said we were in no sort of danger, and that it was abomi- nable of Frau S. to frighten us. He is greatly troubled about the war, saying it will impoverish and throw back the world for a century to come, and cause an infinity of suffering, but as neither he nor we were responsible for it, he hoped we should retain kind memories of him, as he would of us. The crowd was still denser as we retumod, but very good-tempered, far more so than Frau S., whom we found haranguing the others on their folly and reck- lessness in remaining here to be torn to pieces by the mob; this "mob" appears to be her "Mrs. HiaT-ris," for we have seen no sign of it yet. be- sides, there cannot be any feeling against us, because the soldiers in the house salute us, and the servants -who have all lost one or more of their relatives- are as civil and attentive as ever. One of the maids I e 1 was very philosophical, she accepted a man yester- day whom she does not particularly care for. Jf he comes back, he will be so thankful that he won't mind my breaking it off, and if he doesn't come back, there's an end of it." Frau S. wants us to go away, as she says there ar plenty of trains running, but we all know that these are solely for the militWy, and in any case we don't mean to risk it. When she heard that D. and I had been through the town she became quite hysterical, declarinhat she would not keep us. and that when we were murdered we should remember that she had warned us. After this, the C. went to the Minister and ex- plained our situation. The reply was that every precaution was being taken for the safety of the English, and the Burgomaster and the Chief of Polioe said that the only time there might have been danger was last night. The burgomaster gays that any business man in the town would take the American Ambassador's telegram as a sufficient guarantee that we shall be provided with money, and that if Frau S. makes it impossible for us to remain under her roof, we shall be able to arrange elsewhere. But he strongly urges us to do our utmost to put up with things, as this is known as the English house. and it will be easier to protect us here. At the same time they were most emphatic in their assurances that there can be no danger. The Reservists have never ceased ooming in all day; one feels very thankful that England does not stand alone against them, as, judging from their apparently inexhaustible numbers, there would not be standing |bom for them at home, if they once landed. And the perfect ordiliness, the wonderful organisation of everything! Surely a place for everyone and everyone in his pl-tee," is the motto of the German Army! We never thought much of it before, but this week has taught us a great deal. I happened to tell A. just now what Frau S. said about the soldiers refusing food yesterday, and he says he watched her and the maids for more than an hour, as they were distributing coffee and sandwiches, gruel and oats to these very men and their horses. So much for Frau S.'s veracity! D. and 1 have just confessed that they slipped out after lunch because they were hungry," and, as they returned—wishing to avoid some reservists passing to the front—they came in through the back, pass- ing through scores of these bloodthirsty (?) soldiers unmolested. At all the shops they entered, they were received as usual, and served with all they needed, one woman telling them not to go away, as thev were quite safe. Now it leaks out that Frau S. never saw the Duke, but only a lady-in-waiting, who snubbed her pretty thoroughly, which accounts for the tantrum she was in. Aug. 8th.—We had a quiet morning. as Frau S. seems to have exhausted herself yesterday. Troops are arriving in an endless stream, and yet they are •from this Duchy only. As they come in. they march to the depots, and emerge a couple of hours later. fully equipped. Rut a fortnight ago, there was no whisper of wnr, and new, not only are all these men ready to be fitted out for the field, but everything is ready for the fitirng. Then all are so serious, so grave, there is drin.nne;s or rioting, no noise or excitement, Py,lently everyone realises that Ger- many has her back to the wall. It gives one furiously to think" of what might have been had the Austrian heir not been murdered. The American Consul 'phoned to say he is sending us fiftv rounds to-night, but we might as well be without it. for :t is nothing amorgst so many.

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Ijgfr — ST. CLEARS NOlES Services were held on Good Friday in Churoh, both morning and evening, the morning service especially being very well attended. The attendance at the Good Friday services seem to be improving very much in recent years, though many church people still seem to think garden setting is the great work on this most solemn day of the year. Un- t c fortunately for these garden "specialists" the wel- come rain fell in abundance and brought all their good intentions to nought. The collection at the morning service was in aid of the St. David's Dio- cesan House of Mercy at Swansea. At Sion Chapel the usual tea party was held, the evening being devoted to a miscellaneous concert of songs, recitations, etc. After a long vacancy, a minister has been appointed to Sion. The rev. gentleman, who is now in Pembroke, takes up his duties in May next. Easter Services in Church were held on Sunday as usual, viz., at 8, 10.50 and 6 p.m. The Church had ,e^P ,v'ry tastefully decorated. The abundance of daffodils and other spring flowers were of great value to the decorators, who made lavish use of them, and gave the old edifice a very bright appear- anoe. The services throughout the day were very well attended, and the new Vicar (the Rev. J. M. James) was very pleased with the way the Church people responded to the Church's call to Holy Com- munion. At the close of the evening service, the Vicar said he could not allow the service to close without thanking publicly for the very handsome altar cloth which had been presented to the Church by one of the members, Mrs. Dr. Phillips. This was the first gift to him for the Church since his advent among them, and he trusted that others might follow the example set them this Easter, and give of their plenty for the use of God's house. The cloth, which was of very fine linen, was bordered with very beautifully worked crotchet. At the two ends, in- stead of the ordinary scollops, were worked the letters I.H.S., giving to the whole a very fine ap- pearance. Mrs. Dr. Jones, who has throughout the war been very enthusiastic in working for those who joined the Army, had put up in the porch of the Church a roll of honour of all the men from St. Clears parish who had joined. The list consisted of 32 names from this parish-not a bad record when one considers the small population. The greater num- I ber of the recruits are still in this country prepar- ing, but some five or six are away doing their little bit for their country. Oorporal H. Griffiths, 2nd Welsh, and Pte. Hugh John, S.W.B., are prisoners of war in North Germany. As the congregation passed through the porch, the roll was eagerly scanned. The idea of fixing up the roll in the Church is an excellent one, because it affords an I opportunity of showing the public the number of our young men who have thrown up their regular I employments to fight for their country. The roll I might also act as an Inducement to others who have I not done so. to rally to the COIOUTS. A grand concert, under the patronage of Lady Dynevor, was held in Capel Mair on Easter Monday evening, the proceeds being devoted towards the Y.M.C.A. A very good programme was gone through. The accompanists were Misses Katie Williams and Maggie Saer, two young members of the chapel. ProgrammeNational Anthem: piano- forte solo, Miss Maggie Saer; tenor solo, "My Dreams," (Tosti), Mr. Ben Davies; contralto solo, "When you come home" (Squire), Miss Winnie Stephens; penillion, Miss Llinoa Thomas; basa solo, "Cymru," Mr. Aneurin Morris; harp solo, Mr. Emlyn Thomas; duett (tenor and bass), "After the Fray," Messrs. Ben. Davies and Aneurin Morris; soprano solo, "There's a Land" (Allister), Madame B. Morris. Part II.: President's address; piano- forte solo. Miss Katie Williams; penillion, Miss Llinos Thomas; bass solo, 'The Toilers" (Piccolo- mini), Mr. Aneurin Morris; soprano solo, "I am Titania" (Ambrose Thomas), Madame Bessie Mor- ris; tenor solo, "Sound an Alarm" (Handel), Mr. Ben. Davies; contralto solo, "Welsh Song," Miss Winnie Stephens; harp solo, Mr. Emlyn Thomas; quartette. 'When Hands Meet" (Pinsuti); finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." Quite a stir was caused in the place on Sunday by the havoc created by two dogs among a flock of sheep and Iambs belonging to Mr. Thomas, Treooed. The two dogs, both of the terrier breed, were seen in a field chasing some lambs belonging to Mr. Evans, of the Butcher's. Fortunately, they were seen, and were driven off before any damage done. Apparently on mischief bent, they tackled the Tre- coed sheep, and killed three lambs and injured two sheep beyond recovery before they were seen and driven away by some people returning from chapel. The two "pirates" have since been executed, but their owners have to make good the damage which in these days of "dear meat" will be considerable.

CRIBS HAIDS CONCEBT.—On Thursday evening a concert was given at the Public Hall, in aid of the Cross Hands Ambulance Brigade. It was very well patronised, and the local talentv acquitted themselves with credit. Mr. D. F. Davies presided. The pro- gramme consisted of:-Pianoforte solo. Master Gethin Jones; solo, Mr. Gwilym Evans; solo. Mr. Tom Alfred James; recitation, Mr. Brinley "Richards; solo. Mrs. Lang; penillion singing. Mr. Harry Williams; recitation, Mr. Tom Thomas: solo. Miss May Harris; duet. Messrs. G. Evans and Harry Williams: solo, Mr. Evan Rees; violin solo (encored), Mr. Samuel Evans. L.C.V.: solo. Miss M. A. Jenkins: solo, Mr.' J. Rees Jones; recitation, Mr. Tom Thomas: solo, Miss M. Harris; solo. Mr. Tom A. James; recitation, Mr. Brinley Richards; duet, Mrs. Lang and Mr. G. Evans; solo, Mr. Henry Williams: solo, Mr. J. Roes Jones; trio, Messrs. Richard Jones, Harry Williams, and G. Evans. This item was loudly applauded and an encore was demanded and responded to. The accompanists were Messrs. Tom James, Haydn Morris and A. T. Bowen. The einging of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" brought a very enjoyable concert to a close.

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FROM THE "CARMARTHEN JOURNAL" FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1815. The eighth Carmarthen Assembly, at the White Lion, on this day se nnight, being the last of the soa5°n, L. P. Lloyd, Esq., of Glansevin, Steward was equally distinguished by the rank and fashion of the numerous assemblage present, and by the animated and graceful dancing of the inspired rooaries of Terpsichore. To state that the above gentleman s attention to the company was unre- mitted and duly appreciated, would, we appre- nend, be superfluous; but we cannot refrain from congratulating our youthful neighbours and friends, on the prospect afforded them on this occasion, of resuming so delightful and innocent an amusement in the course of next autumn. Milford.-The Providence, Owens, from Pwll- hely, for Gloucester, was driven on the rocks in working through Jack's Sound, on Monday last, but the crew succeeded in getting her off, and afterwards ran her ashore in a small creek near the spot, where she filled with water. Upon the ebb of the tide, some tarpaulin was nailed on her tom,^ and assisted by a boat and some fisher- men beiongmg to Marloes, she was brought the following evening full of water, into a place of safety in Hubberstone Pill. I At Somerset Assizes, Mr. John Wiltshire sur- I rendered himself on a charge of shooting one TWh a f r', 011 1116 UPPer ^tol road to ) Bath, in September last. The Grand Jury, after jamming all the witnesses for the prosecution, threw out the bill for wilful mu*der;-he w^ afterwards put on his trial for manslaughter, of =*[ a ,e mvestlSatlon of the oircum- stances, he was also acquitted. fa_t,urdri1,-v' a-deplorable accident happened at ne of the Timsbury coal-works, near Bath-—Six men having imprudently mounted on a basket of coal on its ascent to the mouth of the pit, and having been drawn up a considerable way, the rope, from being over weighted, broke, and they were precipitated to the bottom; four were taken up dead. and the other two survivM but a short time. Saturday morning. a genteely-dressed young man shot himself, on Durdham Downs. His naxne Is unk-iiown. and it appeared that he wished to conceal it, as it was apparently out out of his shirt and neckerchief: the initials of I. S were found on his stockings and hat. It is said he has been some time a resident in Bath.-The Coroner's Jury will sit upon the body this day. MARRIED. At Haverfordwest, on Sunday last, Lieut. Stiles ^on .to™nn' eldest daughter of the late Mr. Benjamin Thomas, of Narberth. Lately, at Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, the Rev John Abel, the highly esteemed pastor of the Presbyterian Church, at that place, to Mrs Mar- baret ^Ihams. wldow o{ the m Jofan hams, of Maesgwenlhon, in that borough Last week, Mr. Samuel Thomas, Auctioneer, to Mrs. Louisa Woods, both of this town. DIED. Knrno deeP]y regretted, Mrs. Wil- harns, of the Falcon Inn, Llanelly, Carmarthen- TFE 2DT !1ISV aged 65, Mrs. Jones, of the Lamb Inn, Llandovery. She was a woman uni- versally respected. ""man uni- Lately, aged 99, Mr. Adam Henderson of Glan- rhossan near Llandovery: he retained his faculties w 'm"med ,he oharaotet °< honest man. e

PE-KCADER MILITAEY.—Lance-Corporal Titus Davies was at home, on a short furlough, from Wednesday, March 3lst, until Sunday, April 4th. He is at present ExnediK^ Aldershot and expects to leave with the SSir for the Dardanelles before the end of the montb, MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—We are pleased to be able PeZT te- MiSS Beattie Richards, ..Glendale! enoader, on winning the soprano solo at Poniveates on Easter Monday, and also Master Idris Daniels on winning the boys' solo at Mountain AsK ™ ar° WeU known local vocalists, and have recoided numerous successes at eisteddfodau. thv< ■ ,artlstes a sacred concert held at the Empire Theatre, Carmarthen, on Sunday last in connection with Mr. Wm. Jones' Choir, wtch wt competing at Pontyeates on Easter Monday, was Misa Beattie Richards, Pencader. She received a STh reception her singing being much appreci- ated by a large audience.

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We went to the town-hall to apply for police I permit-s," but the offices were closed. The town I is very full, and the Duchess and her children were driving through. Poor thing, she is in trouble, too, for the Duke left this morning. He has to be car- ried and put on his horse, owing to an accident to his leg. Several meetings were held in our sitting-room, as Frau S. declares we must go, but where can we go to, without money The C. has been advised not to open the church to-morrow, because the country people crowd in on Sundays and there may be trouble. We get no news from outside, though there is a 1 rumour that the Germans have taken Liege and 20,000 prisoners. What a weary week this has been, so much suspense and uncertainty; let's hope for better things soon.