The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

MEW QUAY CHURCH FKSTIVAL.— The annual festival was held at tho Parish Church on Tuesday. The meetings throughout the dav were very well attended. o FCTRLOTTGH.—The following local men were home on furlough over the week-end:—Mr. Thomas lEva<us. "lock-street, who is on board the H.M.S. Minona Private Daniel Williams. Penrhiwllan (R.E.N: Private John P. Jones. Francis-street (R.. A.M.C.I, an:1 Private Tom Richards, Maesypwll. All looked well and hearty. DIUMA.—The well-known drama, entitled Enoc Huws," was performed by the Penbryn Dramatic Society at the Council School on Wednesday even- ing. There was a very large attendance, and Alder- man E. J. Davies. J.P.. presided. The proceeds were given towards the Peniel C.M. Chapel, Crosa Inn.

DYFFRYH JTEIFY NOTES Preparations are proceeding apace for the Tivy- side Horse Show to be held at Newcastle-Emlyn on Friday, April 30th. There are several new features this yoax; and the energetic secretary, Mr. H. Griffith, deserves the best support, inasmuch as he has ventured to run it this year on the strength of the gate-money. In view of the war and the heavy burdens arising therefrom, he does not pro- pose to canvass for subscriptions. It is really hoped that the show-frequenters will be sportsmen enough to rally to his aid. Congratulations to Mr. David Powell, B.Sc., of the Dolgelley County School, Merioneth (son of Mr. John Powell, of Bronwion. Rhydlewis, and nephew of Dr. Powell, Adpar, Newcastle-Emlyn), on being granted a commission in .the Cadet Force of the County of Merioneth. Pob lwc, old friend. The Cardiganshire magistrates have decided to close all public-houses in the county between 8.30 p.m. and 10.30 a.m. More thirsty throats and throbbing heads! It is rumoured that there are a few "slackers" among the Adnar Special Police. Too bad. The energetic and painstaking efforts of P.C. Pichards certainly deserve better recognition than that. It is no "catch" for Mr. Richards to sacrifice so much of his time, and the "pupils" ought, by all mean- back him up. —O

LIGHT HORSE BREEDING WELSH COBS. With a vieiy of encouraging the breeding of the old type of Welsh cob. the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have through the Carmarthenshire County Committee awarded premiums to the following old Welsh cob stallions to travel in this county during the coming season:—" Cribvn Welsh Flyer," pro- perty of Mr. E. Davies, Cae Hir. Cribyn. Llany- byther; "Welsh Briton H. property of Mr. Thomas Rees. Blaenwaun Welsh Stud, Penuwch, Card. "Pride of Briton," property of Messrs. D.. Davies ? nd Sons, Blaenpistvll Stud Farm. Cardigan. "Young Cribyn Welsh Flyer" will travel the dis- trict of Brvnamman, Llan.gadock and LlanJilo. "Welsh Briton II." will travel the districts of Car- marthen, St. Clears, Mydrim, Conwil, Nantgaredig. Llandilo, Llanarthnev, and Llanddarog. Pride of Briton." Carmarthen, St. Clears. Mvdrim, Trelech. Ccnwil, Rhvdargaeau, Brcchfa. Llandilo. and Nant- garfdig. Twenty-five free nominations will be given to each of these horses to farmers who have mares of th" old Welsh type. Applications for free nomina- tion to be spnt in before Saturday. April 24th, to the secretary, Mr. D. H. Thomas, Quay-street.

CARMARTHEN SOLICITOR AND HIS CLERK ACCUSED ACQUITTED ON CERTAIN CHARGES. The Carmarthen Borough Quarter Sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Thursday, before the Recorder, Mr. E. Milner Jones. William John Williams, of Queen-street, formerly a clerk in the employ of Mr. C. E. Morris, solicitor, Carmarthen, surrendered to his bail on four in- dictments, charging him (1) with embezzling the sum of JE2 5s. on February 27th, 1914, and a further sum of B202 6s. delivered to him on February 20th, 1914, on account of his employer, Mr. C. E. Morris; 2) embezzling the sum of £ 4 delivered to him on Octo- ber 21st, 1914, for his employer; (3) embezzling the sum of B15 delivered to him on December 12th, 1914, on account of his employer, and (4) making a false entry in the receipt book belonging to Mr. C. E. Morris with intent to defraud, and that he, the said William John Williams, had received from Elizabeth Davies on December 27th, 1913, the sum of JB2 5s., whereas he had in fact received the sum of L4 10s. Mr. J. Bowen Davies (instructed by Mr. Howell Davies, solicitor, Carmarthen) appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P. (instructed by Mr. T. R. Ludford, solicitor, Llanelly), defended. The jury found the prisoner not guilty on the first and second indictments (including the J6202 6s. 4d.). Mr. Bowen Davies applied that another of the indictments should be proceeded with, and ultimate- ly accused was committed to Assizes on other counts. A full report of the case appeared in a later edition of the JOURNAL last week.

NATIONAL ABSTINENCE. [To the Editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL.] SIR,-Had Mr. L. Page, who evidently writes on behalf of some Temperance Society or other, con- tented himself with giving the resolution which he quoted in his letter which appeared in your issue for last week, I, for one would have nothing to complain of. When, however, he advocates the holding of conferences in order to mislead the Government as to the present state of publio opinion on the question of prohibition, it is time he should be asked to desist. The Government made a fatal mistake when they caused the price of beer to be raised. It is true there was much to be said in excuse of their action ,at the time, owing to the sudden demand for money, and to the fact that they were thrown for the moment into a state bordering on panic. The same cannot be said of them now with regard to prohibition. They have been sufficiently warned that the public will not have total prohibition at any price. They will have themselves only to blame then if they commit another blunder as a result of the' pressure brought to bear on them by the ex- treme section of the temperance party.—Yours, etc., A. G. HARRIES.

FERRYSIDE WEDDINGS.—The marriage has taken place of Miss Florence Rachel Jones, daughter of Mr. Dl. Jones, coil merchant, Ferryside,'to Mr. Ernest J. Wyatt, -fornierly of Exeter. The marriage was performed at Christ Church, Sydney, Australia. We wish the happy pair long life and happiness.—The marriage of Mr. Hugh Taylor Stephens, of Tahonna, Ferry- side, to Miss Ragnhilde Gaasrude, of Christania, took place at St. Ishmael's Parish Church on Tues- day. Mr. Hugh Stephens is a son of Mrs. Stephens, Trawsmawr.

LLANDEBIE WAIL-WE have to record the 6ad news of the death in action of Corporal (Acting-Sergeant) John Rees, 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards. Intimation was received here early last week from his oaptain that he was killed on March 13th. At the end of the week further official information was received from the War Office,- signed by Lord Kitchener. Corporal Rees was a 've of North Cardiganshire, and served through the South African War without a scratch. He had been between three and four months at the front in the present war, and had gone through several severe engagements and had suffered great hardships. On one occasion he was for forty-eight hours in water nearly up to his shoulders. As a result he was sent to hospital, and three days after returning to the trenches he was killed. He had lived in Llandebie for several years, being employed at the Post Office as a letter carrier. He was of a quiet and genial disposition, and had endeared himself to a very large circle of friends, all of whom regret his loss. A, brother of his is also in the army in France. p RONIOTION.-Mr. J. W. James. who was cashier at the Llandebie Colliery, has received a commis- sion as sceond-lieu tenant in the 9th Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Lieutenant James enlisted at the beginning of the war as a private, and has made very rapid progress, being promoted from rank to rank at short intervals. Some time ago, he received two promotions in one day. Last week he paid a visit to the colliery, and all were glai to see him looking so well and fit. He has bean staFionect at Bath for some time with the 8th Battalion, but last Saturday he proceeded to Falmouth, where he was to take up his new duties wi-h the 9th Battalion. All wish him every success. His brother, Mr. T. F. James, Conservative agent for East Carmarthenshire, is serving as quarter- master-sergeant and drill instructor in a battalion of the Weleb-Regiment at Hastings.

LLANDOVERY TOWN IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Town Improvements Committee was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening, under the presi- dency of Aid. C. P. Lewis. The chief business on the agenda was to discuss the advisability of hold- ing the usual contests on Whit-Monday next. Letters were read from the superintendents of the London and North Western Railway an,. Great Western Railway, informing the Committee that ac- cording to present arrangements, no excursion trains would be run on Whit-Monday. Mr. C. P. Lewis said that it had been decided that guarantors, amounting to JB50, must be forthcoming before the matter could be arranged, but the amount guaran- teed was about £ 45, and since the Companies could not give a promise to issue cheap tickets on that day, he did not think it would be advisable to run the risk of holding the event this year. It was re- solved not to hold the contests this year. DEATH.—The death took place on Monday night of Mr. Henry Alun Hughes, -of Albert House. The deceased, who had been in indifferent health for some months, was only 28 years of age. He was a native of Llanrwst, North Wales, and for the past five years had held the position of cashier at the Llandovery Branch of the London and Provinoial Bank. Since his advent to the borough, his genial disposition won for him a host of friends. An ardent athlete, he was secretary of the Llandovery Golf Club, and had taken a keen interest in Associa- tion football, and tennis. DEATH AND FUNERAL.—Mrs. Mary Jones, wife of Mr. Wm. Jones, of Ystridffin, passed away, after a long illness, on Wednesday of last week at the age of 70 years. She was esteemed throughout the whole countryside. The funeral took place on Mon- day last, the interment being at Ystradffin Church- yard. The chief mourners were: Mr. Wm. Jones (widower); Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones. Ystradffin (son and daughter-in-law): Mr. and Mrs. Dan P. Evans, The Oak, Llandovery (daughter and son-in- law); Mrs. Evans, Ferndale (daughter); Mr. and Mr?. D. Price Jones. Bwkrhffin (son and daughter- in-law); Miss Mary A. Jones, Bwlchffin (grand- daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Pencefn, Tregaron (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones, Abergavenny (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Rhydgof, Lampeter (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. Morgan Jones, Troedrhiwdalen (brother-in-law); Mrs. Thomas. Mount, Rhandir- m wyn (sister-in-law); Miss Lizzie Evans and Master Wrillie Evans, The Oak (graryrlchildren). The Rev. Ebenezpr Morgan, vicar of Rhandirmwyn, officiated. Several beautiful wreaths were sent.

AMMANFORD EISTEDDFODIC SUCCESSES.—The following local competitors were successful at the annual eisteddfod held last week at Three Crosses:—Recitation for children under 14 years: 1, Elwyn Rees, Panty- ffynnon; 2, divided between Brynmor Jones, iy- croes. and another. Contralto solo: Madame Agnes Thomas, Ammanford. Memorial poem to the late Lord Roberts: Mr. D. R. Griffiths (Amanwy), Bet- tws, the adjudicator (Gwilym Berw) speaking very highly of the poem. At an eisteddfod held at Ponty- eates, Miss Millicent Rees, Penvbank, Ammanford, won the prize in the open recitation. KILLED IN ACTION.—The news has reached Llan- debie that Corporal J. Rees. who was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards, was killed in action on the 13th ult. Mr. Morgan R. Thomas, hairdresser (II ho had forwarded him some cigarettes) received the sad intimation of his death in a letter from the commanding officer, who stated that Corporal Rees had fallen on the field of honour, nnrl that the cigarettes, which had been so kindly sent, had been distributed amongst his comrades. For a number of years Rees. who was very well known and most popular at L!andebie, had been the village postman. BILLIARDS-At a billiard matcth between the Ammanford Y.M.C.A. and Pontardulais, played at the Welcome Publio Hall, Pontardulais, the follow- ing were the scores:—Ammanford: Jack Thomas. 150; Hilev Harris. 145; Dan Hopkins. 87: Cled Morris. 150: Arthur Mainwaring, 150; J. Southern. 140: Steve Davies, 150: total, 972. Pontardulais: W. Thomas. 149; T. J. Morgan, 160; S. Hughes, 99; J. Davies, 123; Dai Rees, 150; Jack Williams, 133: total, 954. NON-UNIOXISM.—The miners' non-Unionist ques- tion at Llandebie was considered at the delegate meeting representing the collieries forming the anthracite district of the South Wales Miners' Federation, held on Saturday at the Dockers' Hall, Swansea. Owing to complaints concerning a num- ber of non-TJnionists working at Llandebie, permis- eion was given to the workmen to hand in notices to terminate contracts. DEATH.—The news of the death last week of Miss Mary Jane Thomas, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Union-street, Ammanford. at the age of 22 years, cast quite a gl-oom throughout the neighbourhood. She was of a most genial disposi- tion. and a great favourite with all her acquaint- ances. She had been ailing for over twelve months, and succumbed to that dread disease, consumption. Deceased had been a faithful member of the Chris- tian Temple, of which Sunday School she was also a, regular attendant. Deep sympathy is expressed with her sorrowing parents and brothers ;and sisters. Sympathetic references to her demise were made on Sunday at the evening servioe of the Christian Temple by the Rev. W. L. Griffith, Pontypridd (who was the officiating minister), and the Rev. John Morgans, Ammanford. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday, the inter- ment being at the Christian Temple burial ground, the Rev. John Morgans officiating. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas (parents); Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Creunant, Neath (sis- ter and brother-in-law): Mr. and MTS. D. M. Thomas, Tirydail; Mr. Lewis Thomas (Talwyn) and Mrs. Thomas, Union-street, Ammanford; Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, High-street, Ammanford, and Messrs. T. G. and Ernest Thomas, Union-street, Ammanford (brothers and sisters-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Merthyr Vale; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas, Hopkinstown, Ammanford; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas, Ammanford; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas, Bettwa, Ammanford; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thomas, Ammanford; Mrs. Hannah Thomas, Walter-road, Ammanford; Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan, Creunant, Neath; Mr John Morgan (Creu- nuntydd) and Mrs. Morgan. Creunant, Neath; Mr. .and Mrs. James Morgan, Seven Sisters; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Evans, Creunant, Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, Port Talbot; and Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Morgan, Creunant, Neath (uncles and aunts), and a large number of other relatives, in- cluding Driver George Thomas, R.F.A., Aldershot. SINGING FESTIVALS.—Under the auspices of ihe following chapels-Christian Temple and Gwynfryn (Ammanford), Sion (Llandebie), and Moriah (Ty- croes)—the 33rd annual singing festival of the Welsh Congregationalists of Ammanford and district was held last week, and proved a thorough success. The conductor was Dr. D. Vaughan Thomas, Swansea. The morning meeting, for children only, was held at Gwynfryn Chapel, when there was a large attendance, over which the Rev. J. Morgans, Am- manford, presided. At the afternoon meeting, which was held at the Christian Temple, the presi- dent was Mr. W. Llewelyn, J.P., Fairwater. The sacred edifice was well filled, despite the inclemency of the weather. The Rev. J. Towyn Jones, M.P., presided at the evening meeting, held at the latter place of worship, and the chapel was overcrowded, scores being unable to gain" admittance. Two anthems, Fel y brefa'r Hydd and "Wrth Afon- ydd Babylon," were sung at the afternoon and evening meetings, and at the latter an organ solo was given by Dr. Thomas. Mr. Gwilym Jones, Christian Temple, and Mr. Tom Thomas, Gwynfryn, were the organists, and the chairman of committee was Mr. John Lloyd; treasurer, Mr. William Evans, and secretary, Mr. T. J. Rees, Ammanford.—The annual singing festival of the Welsh Baptists of Am- ford—which this year comprised only choristers from Ebenezer, its branch churches, and Pisgah, Penybank—was held at Ebenezer Chapel, Amman- ford. last week, and was thoroughly successful. Mr. J. Harries-Thomas. Parcyryn Schools, was the conductor. The morning service was devoted to ttic children, who were catechised by the chairman. Mr. John Lewis, J.P.. Brynrhug, Ammanford- The chorus, "Heaven and the Earth Display," from Athalic" (Mendel- ssohn), was r(tidered by the adults, the solo and trio parts being taken by Mrs. E. Bassett. Miss S. Timothy, all; Miss J. Bowen. Solos were rendered by Mr. David Jenkins. Penybank; Mr. W. T. Rees, Mrs. T. Evans, Tirydail: Madame Fowler Williams. Madame M. Nicholas, and Miss Lottie Williams. At the afternoon meeting Mr. Joseph Williams, Penybank, presided, and the evening president was the Rev. J. Griffiths, B.A., B.D. (pastor). Mr. IEL Williams was the organist, being assisted by an orchestra under the leadership of Mr. George Evans. The officials were:—Chairman, the Rev. J. Griffiths; vice-chairman, Mr. J. Williams, Wind- street; treasurer, Mr. D. Jonos, Tirydail; and secre- tary, Mr. D. J. Davies, Church street, Ammanford. PBETTY WEDDING.—On Wednesday, the 7th inst., at Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, the marriage was solem- nized of Mr. R. Randall. London, youngest son of Mr. J. Randall, Worcester, and Miss Olwen Irene Phillips, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Phillips, Parcyryn, Ammanford. The Rev. J. Griffiths, B.A., B.D. (pastor), performed the ceremony, and there was a large attendance. There was a full choral service. Mr. J. Harries-Thomas, organist of Eben- ezer Chapel, played Chopin's and Mendelssohn's Wedding Marches," and "0 Love Divine and other btmns were sung by the choir. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a French grey costume, with hat to match. Miss Nancy Harrison, Crumlin, acted as bridesmaid, and she wore a costume of powder blue and a black hat. The duties of best man were carried out by Harold Randall, brother of the bridegroom. As the bridal couple left the chapel they were subjected to showers of confetti. A reception was held at Parcyryn, the bride's home, the guests including relatives and personal friends. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Randall motored to Neath, en route for London, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of presents, amongst which was a handsome tea and coffee service from the staff and scholars of the Llandilo County School, where the bride was cookery mistress.

LAMPETER GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—On Thursday evening, April 8th, a social was held at the Church Hall in connection with this society, when a sumptuous tea was given to the associates, members, and candidates by Miss Mollie Harford. Falcondale. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. A lecture was afterwards given by the Rev. R. Keble Williams, illustrated by lantern slides, on Girls' Friendly Society Work in Japan." The lantern was manipu- lated by the Rev. D. J. Evans. The names of the successful candidates at the Scriptural examination were announced, and the prizes will be distributed at the choral festival in June. SUDDEN DEATH. — Another well-known Lam- peterian has been called away in the person of Mr. Thomas Jenkins, cattle dealer. Although he had not enjoyed robust health for a long time, he ex- pired very suddenly on Friday afternoon in his 51st year. He had lived in Lampeter all his life, and was well-known as an extensive cattle dealer throughout South Wales, being a frequent visitor to all fairs, and as a keen judge of cattle. His wife pre-deceased him some years ago, and he leaves one daughter. Mr. Jenkins was of a quiet personality, and will be missed by his many friends. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter's Churchyard. SOLDIERS ON FijRLOUGH. -During the past few days, many soldiers have been home on furlough. Among them were Sergeant Thomas Evans (for- merly accountant at Caxton Hall), and Lanoe-Cor- poral J. T. James (formerly clerk at St. David's College, both of whom looked well and fit. We wish them every prosperity. RECRIJITING. -Recruiting has been very slow 'n these parts during the last few weeks, but Sergeant. Major Fear, Aberystwyth, the drill instructor of the special constables in the county, hopes to induce at least 50 men of the Lampeter contingent to join the forces on his next visit. SHEEP.—During- the past and present week, several thousand sheep have been driven through the town from the lowlands of Cardiganshire en route for the Carmarthenshire and Breoknockshire mountains, where they will be grazing for some months. Sr. DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL. This school was closed for a three weeks' vacation on Friday. The school is in a very satisfactory condition, and all acquitted themselves well in the terminal examina- tion held last week. THE VICAR.-The Rev. Canon Camber-Williafns, vicar of the parish, left Lampeter for St. David's on Friday, and will remain there as oonon-in-resi- dejice until the end of May. ^ILL.—Mr. Daniel Jones, of Market-street. Lam- peter. cattle dealer, who died on the 15th October last, left estate of the gross value of £ 2,208. The testator left P,50 to the Mayor, aldermen and bur- gesses of Lampeter towards the funds of the Queen Victoria Memorial Hall, Lampeter. He left 2200 to his brother Nathaniel, 2400 to Catherine, JBICO to Mary Ann, and J550 each to Ellen and Daniel, children of his said brother, 2200 to his sister Jane Morgan, 220D to Thomas Jones, son of his sister Liza, J375 to Eliza Jane, and E50 each to Daniel and Catherine, children of his said sister, £ 75 to the daughter of Magdalen Jones, a daughter of his said sister. 16 shares in the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Co. to John Jones, son of his said sister, JE50 to Mary, daughter of his sister Catherine, J650 to Aneurin Cule, and the residue of his property to the children of his brother Nathaniel and of his sister Jane not otherwise mentioned in his will. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Friday evening last, Alderman Walter Davies (mayor) presiding. Mr. Gomer Morgan, Pontypridd, the engineer employed by the Council in connection with the new water scheme, was present, and submitted his report. Mr. Morgan referred to certain serious discrepancies found in the Capeli main pipes, which had not been laid down in accordance with the plans submitted to him at the commencement of the work. At certain poi±.t9 the pipes were raised above the main gradient, thus interfering with the flow. He strongly recommen- ded that this line of pipes, which covered a distance of about 140 yards, be re-laid. This was agreed to. M, Morgan went on to refer to an application by the contractors for increased payment, because they had struck rock in the excavations in connection with the reservoir. The Council, however, decided to adhere to the specification, and refused the applica- tion.—Mr. Morgan strongly recommended the Council to take stringent steps to 'reduce the wast- age to a minimum. Out of an output of 84,300 gallons on a certain day, 69.600 gallons ran to waste, and only 14,700 gallons represented the legitimate consumption. PBESESTTATION. — As an appreciation of the high regard in which he was held by his comrades, the non-commissioned officers of the C" Squadron, Pembroke Yeomanry, stationed at Cawston, Norfolk, have presented Sergeant-Major Croucher with a silver tea service on his removal to Llandilo. where he is at present with the Pembroke Yeomanry Reserve. The present was handed over to Sergeant- Major Croucher by Corporal Tom Jones, Cwmanne, to whom the former expressed his best thanks. MUSICAL Srer-Ess.-At the recent school examina- tion of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. held at Carmarthen, Miss Molly Davies, pupil of Miss A. T. Jones, Sunny Hill, Bryn-road, Was successful in passing the primary division in pianoforte playing with a high percentage of marks. VISITOBS.—Owing to the fact that the railway ompanies did not issue cheap tickets at Easter, the number of visitors who came to the town were comparatively few, but there was a good number of soldiers here on furlough the last few days.

LLANGRANOG C.M. FESTIVAL.—On Good Friday the C.M. Churches of Bankyfelin, Coedybrvn, Capel Drindod, Capel Ffvnon. Penmorfa, Twrgwyn. and Salem. held their annual musical festival at the above place. All the churches were well represented, and the conductor, Mr. Tom Price G. and L.. Merthyr, was in his usual good style. The morning meeting was presided over by Cranogwen," who introduced the meeting. An address was ziven by Mr. D. H. Morris. C.M.. Penmorfa, who also closed the meet- ing. The afternoon meeting WAS nresided over by Mr. D. Owen Evans, barrister, London (late of Cnwcvrhvglin). The meeting was introduced by Mr. Griffith R ees, Aberbank. and addresses were B-iven bv the Rev. Dl. Lewis, Penmorfa, and Mr. W. L. Davies. Henfryn Mills. The Rev. J. Green, B.A., Twrgwyn. presided over the evening meeting which was introduced by Mr. E. Thomas. A.C., Bronllys, Brongest. Mr. Price examined a number of candidates in the morning and 25 passed success- fully. The following anthems were rendered:— Dwfn Ddvstawrwydd and Clyw fv Ngweddi. and reflected well on the preparations bv the dif- ferent churches. The members of Bankyfelin had provided ample refreshments and an enjoyable and instructive day-was spent.

—————. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday. April 13th. at Star. Llangunnor, at 11 a.m. (to finish the season).

MARRIAGE. STEPHENS—GAASRUDE.—On the 14th inst, at the Parish Church, St. Ishmael, Carmarthen- shire, Hugh Taylor Stephens, of Tahoona, Ferry- side, to Ragnhild Gaasrude, of Christiania. DEATHS. EVANS.—April 10th, at the Post Office, Brechfa, Mary, second daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Evans, aged 60 years. ISAAC.—April 10th (suddenly), at Rose and Crown Hotel, Llangadock, Maggie, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Isaac. JENKINS.—April 12th, at the Market House Inn, Carmarthen, Esther, wife of Mr. Ben. Jenkins. JONES.—April 9th, at the Angel Hotel, Aber- gavenny, .,arlee Jones, commercial traveller, Ironheulog, New-road, Llanelly, formerly of Bank House, Carmarthen, aged 63 years. LEWIS.—April 10th, at 2, Maesycrugiau Cottages, Priory-street, Carmarthen, Jane, widow of the late Mr. John Lewis, compositor at this office, aged 70 years. ROGERS.—April 10th, at 3, Church-street, Carmar- then, Edward Percival, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rogers, aged 9 years.

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Mr- Dd. Davies, White Mill, captured with the nat in the Towy on Monday a fine salmon weighing 391bs. EMPIRE THEATRE.-This week again there are packed nouses at this popular place oi entertain- ment. During the latter part oi tlnweetv u. singu- larly interestlng programme of pictures is being shown, including the Grand National, portraying Jack Anthony leading at the posts, Fo. next week the Manager (Mr. Bolton) Has secured tne star engagement of Tom Owen, the original Welsh comedian, with his company of star variety artistes. In addition there will be excellent pictorial pro- grammes. ZION SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The anniversary of Zion Sunday School, Carmarthen, took place on Sunday last, when the Rev. Gwilym Edwards, M.A., Oswestrv. former pastor of the church, occupied the pulpit, He delivered two helpful sermons to large congregations. In the afternoon the schools of the English Sunday School CIlSon in the town gathered together under the presidency of Mr. P. J. W heldon, J P The primary department under the superin- tendency of Miss Wheldon, contributed to the morn- ing servioe in the rendering of music. Miss Whel- don rendered a solo at the evening service. The edifice was tastefully decorated with daffodils, palms and plants by Miss Wheldon, assisted by her primary HE^DIER8' CLUB.—A farewell smoking concert for the members of the 61st Brigade R.F.A. was held at the Soldiers' Club on Saturday last. Mr. Griffith Owen presiding. The following took part: Mr. • Brunei White, Mr. Livingstone Thomas, Mr. • Marsden Harries, and members of the it. •, Reserve 4th Welsh, and Pembroke \eomanry. The attendance waS good and an spent. The usual service was held on Sunday, con- ducted by the chaplain, Rev. Principal Parr J. Magazines, papers, games, etc have been .sent by Col Gwyrine-Hughes, Glancothi; Mrs. Lloyd, Gil- •fachwen; Messrs. W • H. Smith, Mr. center. Miss Spurrell has presented the club with a far-e number of pocket editions of the Gospel of St John, with khaki covers, for distribution amongst the soldier*. „ 4 THIRD UNIT OF ROYAL ENGINEERS.—One hun- dred and fifty men are being recruited for the third line Welsh Field Co., Royal Engineers, now at Carmarthen and Llanelly. Major Francis has ar- rived at Carmarthen for the purpose of arranging fo this, and is in search of blacksmiths, bricklayer carpenters, joiners, engine-drivers, fitters, turners, masons, plumbers, wheelwrights, ha™e8^ makers shoeing smiths, and men as drivers. Those jntog ,o c S5?? w r'w k RE The Barracks, Carmarthen, or Sauartcrf Hall-street, Llanelly.. Full benefit. S te general branches of His Majesty's Service 'anted and in addition engineering pay, wy- i„a from 4d. to 2s. a day, is given. The Company is in training at Cambridge, and arc m a forward stage with their work. RED CROSS SOCIETY.—A fresh number of cases have been received at Carmarthen Red Cross Hosp. tai from Cardiff, including several wounded in 1th recent fighting at Neuve Chapellc. r"thc,n has just completed its month's work at ^armartnu Hospital and Llanelly Y.A.D. now comes on foi dut\ More convalescents have been landly t^kcn ai Golden Grove by Lady Cawdor ako by M- Gwvnne-Hughes at Tregeyb, by the Misses Jianse at Maesteilo, and by Mrs. Rudma^Sauiaders t Glanrhvdw. These are all from the Militarj Ho.p tal Pembroke Dock. The following kind subscrip- tion" have been sent to the County Fund:— Mayor s War Relief Fund, Carmarthen (second donation Si H. Brencliloy, M-Sgt-S* ■P^n- Providence Congregational Chuieh, l^ian SLk CT«t,o Society, CM; Cross wing Class, 3s.; Mrs. Lewis, Duffryri, Carmarthen, 15.; and annual guinea subscriptions from the Mrs. vs Ca-p- Mr. Campbell-Da- I-,ell-Davy- -Mr, Edmondes-Oweri, Mrs. Pryse-Rice, m" Pryse-Rice, and JB1 donation from Mr. F. Lewis. MEETIVG OF MILK SELLING FABMEBS.—A meeting of the committee of the CarmarthenShire Farmers' Association was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 10th inst., fur^ discuss and organize the society. Mr. Footman, of Aalton. was in the chair, and there were also present: Messrs. J. Davies, R«shmo (treasurer); D. Rogers, Maesypnor; Thomas, Morfa Farm; D. Davies, U-,veh Gwili; D. B. Evans, Plasmarl; W. J. Thomas, Glantowy; Griffiths, Ty- pic-ca; and the hon. sec.. i..r. J. L. Footma Havodwen. It was decided that a mas? meptm r)f dairy farmers should be held at the Guildhall, Gar- ni •) rthen on Saturday. May 15th, and the com- mittee will again meet on May 1st, to draw up a set of rules etc., to recommend to the meeting. T i Secretary was instructed to obtain copies of rules •,rd other information re similar sodet.es from the Secretary of the Central Association of Dairy Farmers'. An important article was read by Mr. W J. Thomas taken from the Times of April 5th with the sentiments of which there was general concurrence. TWe hope to find space in next week s paper for the article here referred to]. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. Thomas Evans, 32, Spilman-street. took place on Friday, interment being at the Tabernacle Chanel burial ground. The Rev Ungoed Thomas officiated. The chief mour- ners' were: Mrs. Evans (widow); Muriel, Joan, Lewis and Clyde (children); Mr. David Evans, London (brother); Miss M. Evans, Carmarthen (sister)' Miss F. Evans, scholonustress, Cardigan (sister); Mr. W. II. Evans, Scovcston (nephew); Mr." W. Jenkins (cousin). Floral tributes were sent by the Widow; Muriel and Joan; Lewis and Clyde; Brothers and Sisters; Oliver; Miss Buckley, Spil- rnan-street; Mr. Louis Jones, Queen-street; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Napier House, Spilman-street; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, 8, Spilman-street; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and family, 7, Spilman-street; Miss Wade, Spilman-street; Mr. and Mrs. Duckfield, 6, Spilman-street; Mrs. Davies and family, 9, Spilman- street- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Church- street; Mr. and Mrs, D. C. Davies, King-street; Mr. an I Mrs. Webb, Barnsfield-terrace: Miss E. Daniels. King-street; Mr. D. Cellan Evans, Presby- terian College; Mrs. Evans. Johnnie and Mary, Gwynfe House, Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Richards and family, 2, Soott-terrace; Mr. and Irs. W. Heddon, Bridge-street,; Mr. and Mrs. W. James, 4. Priory-street; Beryl, Regent House. MEN OF SIR GAER: BED FOR SERBIA.— A repre, sentative gathering of members of the Cardiff and District Carmarthenshire Society and other friends of Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P., met at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, on Friday to celebrate his appointment as recorder of Cardiff, in which office he sat for the first time earlier in the day. The Lord Mayor (Aid. J. T. Richards) presided, and in proposing 'Our Guest," and speaking as a Carmar- thenshire man, referred to his pleasure and privi- lege earlier in the day in installing his fellow- countryman. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, as recorder of the only municipal city in the Principality. Mr. Llewelyn Williams was an asset to Wales in more than one avenue, and as Carmarthenshire men they rejoiced in his public advancement (applause). The learned Recorder responding said the pride which he felt at being the honoured guest of his fellow- countrymen on so auspicious an occasion in his life could not find expression in words. He saw around him many dear old friends-some of them disguised as clerics—(laughter)—and he felt a boy once more, glad in the possession of unbroken and cherished friendships, notwithstanding the many ways in which their several lots had been cast. When he saw so many of them around him, holding influen- tial and dominant positions, the thought that occurred to him was that Carmarthenshire men must be astonished at their own moderation (hear, hear, and laughter). Carmarthenshire men were as strenuous as the men of Cardiganshire, and as in- tellectual qq the people of North Wales, and at the same time they possessed that fine, gracious Lenia- lity and spirit of comradeship which made life a pleasure (hear. hear). Dr. R. Prichard read an ap- peal from the Lady Mayoress asking- the Carmar- thenshire Society to provide a bed for the Welsh Hospital unit in Serbia at a cost of L25. A sum of £1.500 was required for the whole unit which was to be despatched to Serbia forthwith. During the evening contributions were made, and the secretary announced that B10 had been subscribed in the room towards the enm required to equip a Car- marthenshire b-d. Major Ewan Maclean spoke of his association!* with Oarmarthenshire during the sixteen years his f-imilv had lived outside the old county town. and said he often visited the quiet hillside crravevard at Llangunnor, where his father was buried. FOOTBALL.-The 4th Welsh football team encoun- tered the New Dock Stars (Llanelly) at the Carmar- then Park on Saturday. The game resulted in a victory for the 4th Welsh by one try. Scorer, Pte. Peadon. THE Carmarthen Male Choir, under the oonduc. torship of Mr. G. B. Isaac, will give a sacred con- cert on Sunday evening next at the Empire Theatre. DR. A. J. SILVER.-Dr. Silver's many friends will be interested to read the following appreciation of him which appeared in a recent issue of the new paper, "The Picture World" :—Dr. A. J. Silver sang as a choir boy at St. George's Chapel Royal, Wind- sor Castle, under the direction of Sir George Elvey, and later under Sir Walter Parratt, who still holds the field, in addition to the Professorship of music at Oxford. Young Silver evidently did his duty, for when his voice broke the Dean and Chapter, at their own expense, articled him to Sir Walter Parratt for a further term of seven years. Then he became co- assistant organist with Walford Davies, now organist of the Temple Church, a composer of world-wide re- nown. The Dean of Windsor, to whose initiative the youthful Silver owed his articles, Dr. Randall T. Davidson to wit, is now Archbishop of Canterbury. Besides officiating in the absence of Sir Walter, Mr. Silver held the post of organist at Clewer Church, Windsor. Later he was organist of the Parish Church, Ealing, London, often dividing with Walford Davies, the work of the Chapel Royal, Cumberland Lodge, the residence of Prince Christian, and occa- sionally at the Lower Chapel, Eton College. The Windsor Choral Society, the Amateur Madrigal Society, and the Orchestral Society made a fine school of training, and Mr. Silver took up the violin, the tympani, the oboe, the clarionet, the French horn, ultimately settling on the cello as a favourite study. The late Prince Henry of Battenberg was a cellist in the Orchestral Society, and Princess Henry of Battenberg and Princess Christian, excellent pianists, often played with the orchestra such con- certos as the C minor and the C major of Beethoven. Dr. Silver's eleven years' connection with his Majes- ty's Private Chapel, with its numerous State wed- dings, christenings, and funerals, furnished him with memorable experiences, making impressions never to be effaced. Leaving Windsor.' Dr. Silver was organist successively of St. David's, Merthyr Tydfil. and St. Peter's, Carmarthen, having an active life as organist, teacher, conductor, and adjudicator in com- petitions, many of his pupils g-iining open scholar- ships at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy, for singing, piano, and 'cello. Some of these are now well-known in the musical worldf Much of the work Dr. Silver left in South Wales was taken up by the late Harry Evans, who had been accompanist to the Doctor's Musical Society. Dr. Silver's large Choral Society at Carmarthen was reckoned tho premier choir in Wales. Since he accepted the post of organist at Handsworth Old Church he h-is led a busy life, adding to his pro- fessional and routine work organ recitals on many of the largest instruments in Britain, among which that of St. George's Hall. Liverpool, and the Royal Albert Hnll. London, may bo named. So busy was he that not until four years ago did he spare time for composition, by mere chance discovering that his work was in demand. At the present moment he has over three hundred works in circulation, pub- lished by Novello, of London, Fischer and Co., New York. Simrock. Berlin. Jurgesen, Moscow. Durand, Paris, and other American and Continental firms. America especially has honoured Dr. Silver, one of his pieces being given a conspicuous place on the programme of the International Eisteddfod of the Panpnia Exnosition at San Francisco. Besides the Doctorate of Durham University. h" is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists. Among his present appointments he holds the post of Musical Examiner to the Union of Educational Institutions, is music master of Handsw-rth Grammar School and conductor of the Curzon Male Voic" Choir, which took part in the Railway Concert at the Roval Albert Hall last year, the King and Queen being present. Such a record needs no comment except the obvious one that. musicians as able, as versatile, and 11.8 genial will alwavs be honoured and valued in Birmingham. itflu —