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A. H. STOODLEY Electrical Engineer and Contractor Barn Road, Carmarthen. Electric Lighting and Power, Private Plants, Bells and Telephone a speciality. m 0 All business will receive personal and prompt attention. THE PRINCE OF WALES'S FUND OWN PATRIOTIC SONG, "The Homes they Leave Behind." Music by Walter Rubens. Words by Harold Begbie. The entire profits of this Song will be devoted to the National Relief Fund and the 1 In Variety Artistes' Benevolent Fund and Institution, the former receiving 75 per cent., the latter 25 per cent. "THE HOMES THEY LEAVE BEHIND." Will you help them by purchasing the Song ? Price 1/1 post free. Band parts are published at the nominal charge of 2/- neL by the Publishers of the Z5 Song, Enoch & Sons, 14 & 14a, Great Marlborough Street, London, W. » MSSSSSS ? 1§| Grow More Vegetables this Year. j§§| With all foods advancing in price, it is recom- mended that greater attention be paid to the culti- vation of vegetables. Most vegetables are, with }k3-yo a little care and attention, very easy to grow, and Ljpk ewfrjl as long as the seeds are FRESH and of good Sjljft germinating quality, the few pence-worth of seeds usually required to sow a garden is well worth XSIP fgv the outlay when compared with the value of /jpg |J vegetables grown. Besides, you can then be sure a § that your vegetables are fresh, whenever you want All seeds at Towy Pharmacy, the Noted jfjjfp- House for Garden Seeds, are perfectly fresh and JBIP sound, and they are of high germinating quality, as experiments carried out before ordering have proved. Buy them there, because you can be mo certain they are the best. yE||> Special Low Prices to Wholesale Buyers. A. I. JONES, M.P.S. *S THREES)* S* jS Qualified Pharmacist, Optician & Seedsman, 16, LAMMAS SI REET, CAR^ARTHEN^ ||| 206th Year of the I -I& -ir SUM FIRE OFFICE fOUNDED 1710. The Oldest Insur&n08 Office in the World. OFFICE Copitd from Policy dated 1796. insurances effected on the following risks: FIRE DAMAGE: Resultant Loss of Rent and Profits. Employers' Liability and Sickness and Disease, Workmen's Compensation, Burglary. Plate Glass. Fidelity Guarantee, Domestic Servants. Personal Accident, For particulars apply to the following Agents: New Quay-Mr. D. Meredith Jones. Pantyffynnon-Mr. David Franois- Sarnau-Mr. J. Nicholas. Talsarn-Mr. Llewelyn Davies. Ammanford-Mr. David Arthur Fox. Carmarthen-Mesr8. John Francis and Son. Dolfallt-Mr. David Thomas. Garnant—Mr. Re. Davies, Brynteg. J.landilo—Mr. W. D. Jenkins, George 8treet. Llandovery—Mr. Thomas Phillips, Uanstephan-Mr. Henry Jones. Lbnybyther-Mr. David Thomas, Blaenhirbant. Llandyssul-Mr. J. R. Harris. Lampeter—Mr. W. Davies, 26, Bryn Road. Mr. H. W. HowelL u bite 1Rottces SEASON 1915. CARMARTHENSHIRE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY TH HI undermentioned Shire Horses will travel Carmarthenshire, and will be available duTing the coming Season:— AMPORT SPARK (26975) Sire-Halstead Plantagenet (22412) by Nailstone Coeur-de-Lion IV. (11233) by Hitchin Con- queror (4458) by William the Conqueror (2343). Dam-4214 Brigstock Beauty by Eastoft Lad (14019). G Dam-Bonny by Dunsmore Forester (16129) by Dunsmore Forest King (13019). Third at the London Shire Horse Show, 1914. FEE £2 10s. Od. ADMIRAL BOSCO (26958) Sire-Holker Laureate (22449) by Stolmine Premier (14877). Dam-46876 Annabella (Vol. xxvii.) by Warton Drayman (19223) by Royal Victor II. (16373). G Dam-40716 Annabel (Vol. xxv.) by Androclea (16489). FEE B2 108. Od. For further particulars apply to JOHN FRANCIS, The Mount, Carmarthen. SEASON 1915. CARMARTHENSHIRE STUD CO., LTD, TO travel Carmarthenshire during the coming Season— ROYAL GLEN III. (28732) Sire-Glen Royal II. (21466) by Caldwich Blend (17226) by Harold (3703). Dam-45328 Islip Maude (Vol. xxvi.). Fas 22 2s. Od. For further particulars and Cards, apply JOHN FRANCIS, The Mount, Carmarthen. TIVY SIDE. HORSE SHOW At NEWCASTLE-EMLYN On FRIDAY, APRIL 30th, 1915. Cash Prizes and Five Silver Cups and Medals. CLASSES. ENTIRES. Class I.-For the best Entire Cart Horse. 1st Prize, L2 2s.; 2nd do., £1 Is. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. Class 2.—For the best Entire Hackney over 15 h.h. 1st Prize, £ 2 2s.; 2nd do., 21 Is. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. Class 3.-For the best Entire Cob or Pony not exceeding 15 h.h. 1st Prize, L2 2s.; 2nd do., £1 lB. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. Class 4.—For the best Entire Thoroughbred. First Prize, j31 Is. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. CARTER CLASSES. Class 5.—For the best Yearling Colt or Gelding or Filly not exceeding two years old. 1st Prize, J32; 2nd do., JB1; 3rd do., 10s. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. Class 6.—For the best Mare or Gelding three years old and over. 1st Prize, 22; 2nd do., £ 1; 3rd do., 10s. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. S Class 7.—For the best Exhibit in Classes 5 and 6 SILVER CUP. Entrance Fee, Is. LIGHT HORSE CLASSES. Class 8.—For the best Mare or Gelding any age or height to be shown in hand. 1st Prize, JB2; 2nd do., £ 1; 3rd do., 10s. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. Class 9.—For the best Mare or Gelding any age or height to be shown in harness. 1st Prize, JB2; 2nd do., JS1; 3rd do., 10s. Entrance Fee, 3s. 6d. Class 10.-SIL VER CUP, VALUE TEN GUINEAS, for the best Exhibits in Classes 8 and 9. Entrance Fee, Is. Class 11.—For the best Hackney or Pony Mare, Filly or Filly Foal registered or eligible for regis- tration in the Hackney Stud Book, SILVER MEDAL. Class 12.— SIt VEa MEDAL and Illustrated Certifi- cate of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society, for the best Stallion, Mare, Filly or Filly Foal registered or eligible for registration in the Society's Stud Book. Class 13.-Musical Chair Competition. 1st Prize, Ð2 and SILVER Cup; 2nd do., JE1; 3rd do., 10s. En- trance Fee, 2s. 6d. Entry Forms on application to H. GRIFFITH, Laurels, Dinas Powis, or National Provincial Bank, Ltd., Newcastle- Emlyn, or Cardigan. CHEAP FARES AT MARKET RATES FROM ALL LOCAL STATIONS. LLANDYSSUL. THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL ENTIRE HORSE SHOW "VILL BE HELD On Tuesday, April 27th, 1915 MARKET DAY. Full Particulars, THOS. JONES, Hon. Sec., Glanteify, 3682), Llandyssul. Ffynonbedr, Near Mydrim. A GRAND EISTEDDFOD Will be held at the above place, On Wednesday, May 5th, 1915, IN A SPACIOUS MARQUEE. President-John Hinds, Esq., M.P. Conductor—Rev. Eynon Hughes, Trelech. ADJUDICATORS: Music—Mr. John Thomas, Llanelly. Literature—Mr. John Harries (Irlwyn), Ammanford. Art—Mr. T. M. Thomas, Schoolmaster, Penybo it. 1. Chief Choral, "Gwywa y Gwelltyn" (Hopkin Evans), j63 os., and a handsome Chair to the success- ful Conductor. 2. Male Voice, "Y Delyn Aur'' (Pugh Evans), £ 2 2s., and a mounted baton to the successful Con- ductor. 3. Recitation (Open), Handsome Chair. P.S.—Will intending Competitors please note that the Recitation is OPEN and not as er programme Programmes Id. each, by post lid., from the Secretary, Mr. D. JONES, Penrhiwlas Council School, Talog, Carmarthen (3694 Sales b}? auction PENTRE, MANSEL ARMS. JOHN FRANCIS & SON have received instruc- tions from Mr. Evan Thomas (who is leaving), to LET by AUCTION, at the above place, -on MON- DAY, 3rd May, 1915, about 40 Acres of LAND for Hay and Grazing Purposes. The Letting to commence at 4.30 p.m. RHYDYGARREGDDU, TALOG. JOHN FRANCIS & SON have received instruc- tions from Daniel Jones, Esq., to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, on FRIDAY, 24th September, 1915, the whole of the valuable Stock, Crop, Implements, etc. BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES. CARDIGANSHIRE LIGHT HORSE COMMITTEE. The above Committee invites applications for:— 5 Free Nominations to the Welsh Cob Premium Stallion, HIGH STEPPING GAMBLER," the property of Mr. Thomas Rees, Blaenwaun, Llan- geitho, Llanio Road. 25 Free Nominations to the Welsh Cob Premium Stallion, WELSH MODEL," the property of Mr. Richard Morgan, Lluastybroga, Llangeitho, Llanio Road. 25 Free Nominations to the Welsh Cob Premium Stallion, WELSH KING," the property of Mr. John Williams, Tygwyn, Pontrhydfendigaid. "High Stepping Gambler" will travel north of Tregaron, Blaenpennal and Llanrhvstyd. Welsh Model's route will be New Quay, Tal- garrcg and Llanybyther, as far north at Tregaron, Blaenpannal and Llanrhystyd. Welsh King will travel south of New Quay, Talgarreg and Llanybyther. A Mare must be entered or accepted for entry in the Welsh Stud Book before it is eligible for a Free Nomination. Applications to the Secretary, from whom forms and particulars may be obtained not later than the 8th Mav. JOHN JONES. Cwmere Farm, Felinfach, Cards. (3692 CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF LLANYBYTHER. IMPORTANT Sale of Freehold Semi-detached Villas, situated at Llanybyther on the side of the main road leading from Llanybyther to Car- mnrthen, arid are called and known as DER- LWYN and" MANOR-AVON VILLAS." Both houses contain on ground floor a Dining and Sitting- room. Bnck Kitchen, and nn Entrance Passage. 1st Floor: 3 Bedrooms, Dressing-room, and landing, and each house has an enclosed garden, coal-house, and the usual offices. The Property is most nicely situated, well built, and in the best position of Llanybyther. which MESSRS. PRICE & DAVIES have received instruc- tions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Town Hall. Llanybyther, on MONDAY. May 3rd. 1915. at 2 p.m., subject to such Conditions as shall be there and then read. Further particulars may be obtained of the Ven- dor's Solicitor, Messrs. D. Lloyd and Sons, Lam- peter, or of the Auctioneers, Garth Villa, Llany- byther, and 2a, Alenaxdra-road. Aberystwyth. (3700 PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. GELLI MANSION, TALSARN. An Important Clear-out Sale of Antique and Modern Household Appointments, Carriages and Harness, and other Effects. MESSRS. PRICE & DAVIES have received in- structions from the Executors of the lato Rev. Mr. Griffiths to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above place, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of May, 1915. the following HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising briefly: the contents of the Drawing, Dining, -Sitting and Bedrooms, Scul- lery, Dairy, Pantry, and Study. Also the contents of the Coach-house. Saddle Rooms, and Garden Appliances, and Agricultural Implements. CREDIT ON CONDITIONS. Sale to commence at 12 noon. Full particulars of this especial Sale of Antique and Modern Household Furniture, Rare China, Carriages, etc., will appear in our next issue, and printed, or further particulars, may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Garth Villa, Llanybyther, and 2a, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth. (3699
NOTES OF THE WEEK
NOTES OF THE WEEK National prohibition, or even undue restriction (writes a correspondent), as a remedy for the ex- cessive indulgence on the part of a minority of any custom or habit is wrong in principle, because it punishes the many for the sins of the few. It is also clumsy in method, because it is surely easier to coerce the few who are conscious of their guilt than it is to coerce the majority who are innocent of any offence and bitterly resent what they rightly regard a injustice. Moreover, if general prohibi- tion is accepted as a remedy for individual excess, we may well ask where it is going to end? If it is applied to drink, it must logically be extended to every other habit, amusement, or indulgence which can in any way retard industry or impair the effi- ciency of the workers. There can be no doubt that even in this time of crisis many men have been tempted to leave their work by race meetings, football matches, and other attractions and amuse- ments, including even theatres, music-halls, und cinentas. Is it suggested that all these things should be prohibited? because if so it will be easy to draw a spurious justification from what our Allies are doing. We have been exhorteo to follow the example of Russia, but many other things besides drink are prohibited in Russia. For instance, there are no meetings for the free expression of public opinion, and the censorship of the Press is carried to an extent which would be unthinkable in this country. The latest edict prohibits the playing of Jraughts in clubs, and many forms of public amuse- ment are banned. In the same way France has pro- hibited public amusements of one sort and another. It is only within the last few months that we have ever heard it suggested that the methods of the Russian autocracy should be adopted in this country. However well suited they may be to a country where ninety per cent. of the peasants are quite illiterate, they are certainly not suited to a free democracy which has learned to judge for itself and to value its liberties. ——— "The Independent Labour Party hates and detests German militarism far more thoroughly than mast so loudly their desire of those who proclaim to see it smashed." (Mr. R. C. Wallhead, Member of the National Administrative Council of the I.L.P. in the current number of the Labour Leader.") This Conference ex- presses its strong dis- approval of the action of the Labour Party in making part in a recruit- ing campaign, and of I.L.P. members of Par- liament speaking from platforms on which at- tempts were made to justify the war, and the foreign policy of the L i b er a 1 Government which led to the war." (Resolution of the In- dependent Labour Party at its recent Conference at Norwich. The reso- lution was carried by 243 votes to 9). We are assured in one of the foregoing announce- ments that the I.L.P. "hate and detest" German militarism, yet when German militarism makes de- termined efforts, by long and systematic prepara- tion, to secure a mastery over Europe, Britain, ac- cording to a resolution of the I.L.P., ought not to use the only effective means to successfully combat the attempt. Where is the consistency in this party openly declaring their detestation of the one thing which has hurled this terrible war upon us and at the same time deliberately and openly protesting against recruiting? Where also, one might ask, is tneir patriotism? This is as fine an example of confusion of thought as one might expect to find anywhere. It is gratifying however to find that this attitude of the I.L.P. is not approved of by Socialists generally in these islands or on the Continent. For those who pray that peace will come soon and that when it does come it will destroy for ever the forces of the Prussian militarism no more inspiring reading could be desired than that which comes weekly from the pen of Mr. Blatchford, the most influential and honest Socialist leader in the country. I saw a statement the other day that the opera- tions not only of our Army but also of our Allies were being crippled, or at any rate hampered, by our failure to provide the necessary ammunition. There is not a word of truth in that statement (loud cheerg). I say there is not a word of truth in that statement, which is the more mischievous because if it were believed it is calculated to dis- hearten our troops, to discourage our Allies, and to stimulate the hopes or the activities of our enemies. When Mr. Asquith delivered the above sentences at Newcastle-on-Tyne did he really believe he was relieving the grave national anxiety aroused by Lord Kitchener's recent declaration that the supply of war munitions was not even fulfilling the esti- mated needs and was causing him much anxiety and hy Mr. Lloyd George's subsequent fierce outcry when he practically declared that an important section of the British workmen were too drunken to turn out the necessary supplies? Well might Mr. Bonar Law in the House of Commons ask the Prime Minister what it means.. Is the Empire being humbugged at this time of imminent peril? Is Lord Kitchener, the great, silent strong man upon whom we all look for safety and deliverance from that peril, talking nonsense? Some deans are more important than bishops, and the rural deans most important of all. Bishop Wilberforoe is credited with having told one of these latter who was vexed that the full-blown dean should be styled the very reverend," and the archdeacon "the venerable," and that there was nothing left for him but simply "the reverend," that he too should be styled the rather reverend." An old JOURNAL of nearly forty years ago relates that at a great dinner at Windsor the then Prince George of Wales was allowed into the dining-room and immediately incurred the displeasure of his grandmother, Queen Victoria. She ordered him under the table. After a quiet interval he cried, I am not quite good yet, but I am becoming good." A little later he emerged from under the table with- out any clothes, when he pronounced himself quite good. Extracts from The Mark Lane Express, Agri- cultural Journal, and Live Stock Record":— Cheese continues to move upwards. All sorts share in the movement, and there are some curious kinds." There are; and apparently they all come into the category of "live stock."—(" Punch.") One of the foremost men of the racecourse, like the village blacksmith, goes of a Sunday to the Church and reads the lessons. In due course he read about Paul and Barnabas fleeing to Lystra and Derbe. But Derbe naturally came out" Darby." Some of the people with whom the Royal Field Artillery were billeted during their stay in town in Easter week, have not yet been paid. An.d many people, who can ill afford to wait for the money due to them, are complaining bitterly. If the customer's name is Smythe, and the salesman calls him Smith, there will be no sale.' — (H. N. Casson in the Newspaper World.")
. SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL It is pleasing to note that Col. Newland, of Dol- haidd, is recovering from his recent indisposition, and returned home last week. Col. and Mrs. Newland. of Dolhaidd, have pre- sented the Henllan Parish Church with a beautiful altar cloth. Accompanying it was a framed card bearing the following inscrlr)tion: To the Glory of God and in loving memory of her brother, Capt. Price Vaughan Lewes. C.B., D.S.O., R.N.. who died at Devonport, Nov. 9th, 1914. This altar cloth is given to Henllan Church by Lt.-Col. and Mrs. Newland, Dolhaidd, April 13th, 1915."
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We understand that Mr. John Simlett. Llfciellv. is resigning his seat on the County Council. At HOME. Dr. and Mi's. Backer v, ia be nt home May 4th and May 11th. EISTEDDFOOIC SUCCESS. — Master David E. Coombes, who captured the prize for the alto solo, out of 18 competitors, at the Newcastle-Emlyn Eis- teddfod last Good Friday, also won the first prize in the alto solo competition at Onllwyn Eisteddfod, Dulais Valley, last Saturday. This young singer has a rich voice and shows promise of becoming a very good musician. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. J. Coombes, Oddfellows' Hotel. Glvn-Neath, and a grandson of Mr. Daniel Davies, late of Coedy- bynon Farm, Carmarthen. RAINFALL RECORDS.—At Golden Grove Gardens: April 14th, 0.03; April 15th, 0.00; April 16th, 0.00; April 17th, 0.04; April 18th, <0.00; April 19th, 0.00; April 20th, 0.25; total, 0.32 inches.—F. Surman. On Wednesday evening the Carmarthen Town I Council considered the estimates for the ensuing year, and decided to increase the rates for the borough from 6s. 10d. to 6s. lid., this increase being necessary owing to the greater cost of education. ABERGWILI SHOW.—Schedules for the 16th annual show under the auspices of the Abergwili Horticul- tural and Agricultural Society, to be held at Aber- gwili on Thursday, August 2bth, are now ready and can be obtained on application from the secretary, Mr. T. Duncai4 Dempster, Dolgwili, Abergwili. PROPERTY SALE.—At the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on Thursday, April 15th, Mr. H. Ellis Poole, Llanelly, sold the four ireehold cottages, land, and corn stores near the railway crossing at Llangunnor-road, Carmarthen, let to John Davies, Mary Robinson, Llewellyn Lewis, Mary Ann Thomas, and Wm. Rees, and producing a net rental of J646 10s. per annum, to Mr. T. P. Jones, builder and contractor, Llanelly, for :66M. The solicitors were Messrs. Roderick and Richards, Llanelly. ASSOCIATED BOARD EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC.— The following pupils of Miss A. M. Buckley ob- tained centificates Local Centre, Rudiments • Kathleen Griffiths (96 marks), Nancy Richards (91 marks). Lover Division (piano): Kathleen Davies Win Ifrecl Lewis. Elementary: Muriel Evans Mor- fudd Jones Davies. Kathleen Davies is the youngest candidate who has passed this examination, being only nine years old. ° BAPTISMAL SERVICE.—At the English Baptist Chapel last Wednesday, the Rev. Gwilym Davies said the occasion that night of a soldier in uniform coming forward to publicly profess his faith in Christ's immer-ion. was unique in the history of that- church and of the two other Baptist churches of the town. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The House Com- mittee beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following:—Donations: J63 7s.. Id., Football Match. Town v. 2nd/4th Welsh; £1 10s., Fishermen at Golden Grove. Collections: R3 3s., St. Mary's >imioh, Whitland; £ 2 2s., Tabernacle Chapel, Car- marthen. Periodicals: Mrs. Morris. Coomb; Mrs. uwvrme Hughes. GIancothi: Mr. R. M. James Nott s-square.—W. D. Thomas, Secretary. FUNERAL.—The mortal remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins. Market House, Carmarthen an account of whose sudden demise appeared in our la«t issue, were laid to rest on Fridav last. the place of interment being Llanseler Church burial qronnd. The funeral was private. The Rev. Griffith Thomas, vicar of St. David's, conducted a short service at the house and officiated at the graveside. The Rev. Henry Thomas officiated at the church. Amongst the chief mourners were Mr. Benj. Jenkins (hus- band). Misses Mary and Esther Jenkins Mr. Dd. Jenkins (son); Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Pen- trecourt (daughter and son-in-law), and Mr. and Mrs. T. Jenkins, Glanamman (son and daughter-in law). RIXK 'DROME.—Pictures of wonderful merit nre being shown at the 'Drome this week again, and the large crowds which visit it nightly speak in high terms of the entertainment, Equally as gocvl pic- tures have been billed for next week. For the first part of the week the programme in,cltides: The Impostor," a stirring drama, featuring Edward J. Peil and Eleanor Barry; The Lie," a powerful drama by Hepworth. featuring Stewart Rome and Chrissie White. During the latter part of the week the principal picture is the Kinema Co., London. Pasquali's great three-part drama, entitled For the Love of the King. Other interesting pictures will also be shown, including Pathe Gazette," which contains the latest war films. MILITARY SPORTS COMMITTEE.-Tlie members cf thMilitary Sports Committee met at the Shire Hal] OJ1 Tuesday evening to receive accounts in connec- tion with the recent sports. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, the chair was taken by the chaplain of the 2nd—4th Welsh, Principal Parry. The secretary, Mr. Fred G. Humphreys, presented his accounts, which showed the following receipts:— Donation.5, £ 38 3s. 6d.; by sale of programmes and entrance tickets. E62 6s. 4d., making a total of £10:) ) 9s. 10d. The total expenditure amounted to B42 16s. 8d., which included JB29 17s. 6d. prize monev. The committee decided to allocate J68 to the 2nd—4th Welsh BanJ. £ 10 to the Soldiers' Club. and £ 5 to the 1st Carmarthen Troop of Boy Scouts. in considera- tion of the useful work they have done since the commencement of the war. The balance is to be banked as a nucleus for future sports. EMPIRE THEATRE,-Tom Owen, the Welsh comedian, and his company of star variety artistes, are given a hearty reception at the Empire this week and during every performance the hall is crowded. This company is always well received at Carmarthen, and their latest success, which is en- tirely new and has not been witnessed before in the town, should not be missed bv variety lovers. The picture programme includes "the great Keystone comic, "Those Love Pangs," featuring Charles Chaplin; "The Warwick Chronicle," and other in- teresting pictures. The pictures for the first part of next week include:—" A Patriot of France." a great exclusive star picture adapted from The Ballad of the Splendid Scene," by E. Nesbitt; and "The Alarm (two-part Keystone star comic). For the latter part of the week the principal pictures are:— "Tessibel of the Storm Country." in four parts, featuring the most accomplished picture actress. Mary Pickford, in the title role. "The Rounders." Keystone comic, featuring Charles Chaplin; and the Warwick Chronicle." SACRED CONCERT.-The Carmarthen Male Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. G. B. Isaac, gave their last sacred concert this season to a large audience at the Empire Theatre on Sunday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr. T. Howell Davies, solicitor, and Mr. Stanley Isaac very ably presided at the piano. The concert was a highly successful one, and the appreciation shown of the rendering of the various items was truly merited. The following was the programme:—"God Save th" King"; chorus, "Destruction of Gaza' solo, "Brad Dynrafon," Mr. J. Thomas; solo, "Yr Hen Gerddor," Mr. Jack Edwards; chorus, "The Pil- grims' Chorus duett, Flow gently, Deva," Messrs. B. Jones and Tom Davies; violin solo, mr. J. Brunker; recitation, Hywel Myrddin: solo. "Abide with me." Miss Agnes Phillips (encored); solo, "Jugt as I am," Mr. Brinley Jones; chorus, Crossing the Plain solo. Soldiers of Christ," Lanoe-Corporal Jones (encored): chords, Y Delyn Aur"; quartette. "Yea, thö' I walk." Mr. W. Jones. Misses H. J. Jones, Gwen Jones and Mr. Brinley Jones: chorus. "Comrades in Arms." A hearty vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Daniel Johns, B.Sc.. and seconded by Mr. B. J. Evans, the choir secretary, having been given to the chairman, the singing of the Doxology brought to a close one of the best Sunday evening concerts held in Carmarthen for a long time.
LOCAL WEDDINGS
LOCAL WEDDINGS THOMAS-HARRIES. The marriage was solemnized on Wednesday, the 14th inst., at Capel Als, Llanelly (the Rev. J. Evans, B.A., officiating), of P.C. J. Hugh Thomas, a member of the Llanelly Police Force (son of Mrs. Thomas and the late P.C. ThGtnas, of Carmarthen), and Miss Mary Harries, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harries, Isfryn, New-buildings, Long Row, foreman at the South Wales Works. The con- tracting parties were the recipients of beautiful gifts. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride was elegantly attired in a smart travelling costume of fawn covert coating. Attending as bridesmaids were the little nieces of the bride and bridegroom, Misses Mary Harry, Grovesend, and Mabel and Doris Thomas, Rolling Mill. Mr. Livingstone Thomas (brother of the bridegroom) was best man, and Mr. T. J. Harries. Mardy (brother of the bride), groomsman. REED-MARMON. A pretty wedding took place at St. Mary's Catho- lic Church, Carmarthen, on Monday, when the con- tracting parties were Miss Mary Marmon, King- street, Carmarthen, and Bandsman Reed, of Pontyeates, who is with the Reserve 4th Welsh at Carmarthen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father George. Sergt.-Major Burns acted as best man, and the honeymoon is being spent at Llanelly.
LOCAL M.P.'S AT VARIANCE
LOCAL M.P.'S AT VARIANCE A PIQUANT CORRESPONDENCE. Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P., ai«d Mr. John Hinds, M.P., are at loggerheads, and tney have written to the press, each administering a piquant rebuke to The other. Mr. Llewelyn Wil- liams writes:— Sir,—I am sorry that Mr. John Hinds, M.P., in his speech at Carmarthen last Saturday week should have broken the salutary rule that no Welsh member make a personal attack on his colleagues (at least in public). It would be easy for me to reply, but I refrain from doing so because, unlike Air Hinds I have been long enough in public life to know and to respect its unwritten conventions. I Will content myself, therefore, with one -eneral Observat'on. Mr H.nds denies mj sta.emeM !h"! W, T men?T T g°mg to Sulk 111 their tents I am glad to hear it, My warrant for the assertion was the resolution passed at Llandrindod declining further to discuss" the Postponement Bill In my innocence I thought my colleagues said what they meant, and meant what thev^saS It now appears that, in common with every free con- ference which has been held in Wales and Th every Liberal organ of opinion (including'this week's Baner"), even the Welsh members who voted or the preposterous Llandrindod resolution are now repudiating its policy.—I am, &c repudiating its policy.—I am, &c., W. LLLEWELYN WILLIAMS. House of Commons, April 14. Mr. Hinds' rejoinder is as follows:- Sir.—Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, KC" MP takes upon himself the task of censuring me for what he states to be a breach of an unwritten convention that no J elsh member should make a personal at- ck on his colleague. Briefly, I wish to state that I do not need the tuition of the member for Carmar- 1 Zt0T§haS f° thVieceilCl0s of Pubhc conduct, i1K !ned o saf- Physician, heal thyself," and mav then T fW Set the examPle- 1 and others justified in eV?n a Wclsh mpmber not when J i iefendin £ himself -and his colleagues hen attacked, as they were by Mr. Williams at Carmarthen on the 7th of March. In respect to my attitude regarding the Welsh Church Postponement Bill, I believe I am reflecting the views of the vast majority of my constituent? and am prepared to abide by the consequences.—I AM- &c., J HINDS. Bryn-Teg. Ife Park, BIackheath, April 17.
MAYOR'S WPR,RELIEF FUND
MAYOR'S WPR,RELIEF FUND Amounts already acknowledgedRed Cross, Z40 ^■Ac^once °f WaleS' £ 225 14s' 4d- General Fund, £ <95 12s. 5d. €ounties' Asylum Staff, 8th contribution- £ 2 xOs., Prince of Wales; £ 6 4s. 8d., General. Carmarthen Social Club, 3rd contribution— £ 3 7s General. ?
MAYOR'S BELGIAN REFUGEES FUND.
MAYOR'S BELGIAN REFUGEES FUND. Amount already acknowledged.— £ 628 10s. 4d. (This amount includes subscriptions that have been paid in advance, in some cases up to one year.) Parish of St. Peter's— £ 4. English Baptist Church— £ 3. Joint Counties' Asylum Staff— £ 2 2s. (The above list was held over from last week.) Amounts acknowledged:— £ 637 12s. 4d. (This sum includes subscriptions that have been paid in advance, in some cases up to one year). Parish of St. Peter's— £ 4. St. Mary's Chureh-E3 7s. 6d. Tabernacle Chapel— £ 2. Chion-strcet Chapel— £ 2. English Baptist C'htireli-;Ca ICs Welsh Wesleyan Church-;Cl. LADIES' SEWING GUILD. The following garments have been received at the Guildhall from the various sewing guilds since the beginning of February:-53 pairs socks, 2z body- belts, 15 helmets, 73 mufflers. 38 pairs cuffs 60 pairs mittens, 29 shirts, 10 pants, 1 suit. 3 coat's, 2 pairs trousers, 2 jackets, 3 costumes, 5 pairs gloves, 2 towels, 1 cap, 2 cushions, 1 cardigan jacket, 16 pocket gospels, 1 overcoat, 15 handkerchiefs, 9 blouses. 1 jersey, 2 vests, 3 pairs ,knee-caps, 16 pnlow-cases, 3 chemises, 6 nightgowns, 3 overalls, 5 frocks, 4 camisoles, 6 knickers, 2 aprons. 4 petti- coats, 1 paid bed socks, 6 collars, 2 waistbands, 2 waistcoats.
"OUGHT TO BE CONSCRIPTION"
"OUGHT TO BE CONSCRIPTION" CARDIGANSHIRE LORD LIEUTENANT S OPINION. The Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire conven-d a conference of mayors and chairmen of the Urbm I le and Rural District Councils of Cardiganshire at Lampeter for the purpose of considering the ques- tion of substituting female labour for male labour, to enable the latter to render war service. It was resolved that the Mayor of Aberystwyth should first cail a meeting of the Aberystwy a Town Council to consider the matter, and that the resvt be communicated to the Lord Lieutenant with a view of its being forwarded to the other Councils. I/He L)ord Lieutenant and Major Miathias were deputed to attend the meetings of the various Councils. Col. Hunter, Brecon, attended the meeting and made an earnest appeal for further recruiting.' The Lord Lieutenant said it was not right that he and Major Mathias should go round the county begging reluctant men to join, meeting with re- pulses. There ought to be conscription. i. Col. Hunter stated that at Brecon all the men who had the courage of their convictions were also of that opinion. fW1' D-„C" Robcrts' Aberystwyth, pointed ou* that a willing man was worth 100 reluctant men. The Government knew best. and so long as the Government believed in the voluntary system they should continue in that way and assist them. He was quite sure that Cardiganshire would compare favourably with any county. POLICE TO BE RELEASED. A meeting of the Cardiganshire Police Committee was also held at the Town Hall. Lampeter, onTues^ day, under the presidency of Colonel Davies-Evans to consider the advisability of releasing a number of the police in the county for service ifi the Welsh PoToin'tolro!1111881011 SiVGn t0 th°se to join to do so.
. HEATED DISPUTE
HEATED DISPUTE COUNCILLORS QUARREL AT AMMANFORD. When the Ammanford Urban Council on Friday i- John Harries, the new chairman, presiding) were electing a housing committee, there was a heated dispute. w"^r' G. Davies objected to the election of Mr Wm. Evans (a local contractor), stating that he was not a fit and proper person, inasmuch as many of his plans came before that committee. He asked Mr. Evans to withdraw his name. Mr. Wm. Evans hotly protested. Mr. Davies, who came there as. a stranger, had made a statement that was absolutely libellous, and he asked for a withdrawal before he took further steps Mr. Davies said that if Mr. Evans could prove to him thIA he was a fit and proper person be would withdraw, but until he did that he never would. Mr. Wm. Enns-I ask Mr. Davies for the sake of the peace of the meeting to withdraw. The Chairman twice asked Mr. Davies to with- draw, but the latter said he could never do it. Mr. T. Fletcher thereupon proposed that- Mr. Davies should be removed from the council. In further dispute Mr. Evans said a certain re- mark by Mr. Davies was" like his impudence." Ultimately Mr. Davies said he would substitute for the words that Mr. Evans was not a fit and proper person the statement that no contractor should be on a committee that dealt with plans. When the voting was taken Mr. Evans was elected on the committee by the casting vote of the chair- man.