The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LOCAL POLICE COURTS • Carmarthen County. SATURDAY, April 17th.—Before Major T. H. Dowdes- well, Llanstephan (in the chair); Messrs. Thos. Lewis, Brynglas; J. Ll. Thomas, Ferryside, and H. E. B. Richards, Carmarthen. JOHN BARLEYCORN." Mary Jones, Caxton-place, Abergwili, was charged with being drunk. Defendant did not appear, but had asked the constable to plead guilty on her behalf. P.C. Dd. Evans said that about 9.30 p.m. on the 10th inst. he was called to the Black Lion, Abergwili, by the licensee to turn defendant out. The defen- dant was in the kitchen very drunk and making use of filthy language. Witness added that he had made inquiries and had found out that she had not been served with any intoxicating liquors at the Black Lion. A fine of 10s. was imposed. A fine of 5s. was imposed on Dd. John, Pwllvbaw, Llanstephan for being drunk in the village on the 6th inst. When P.C. Dd. Davies, who proved the case, was asked if he knew the reason why defendant was not in oourt, he said. Defendant told me that the Bench knew his face very well and that you would not gain anything by seeing it again" (laughter). Defendant had given the constable 10s. to pay the fine, saying that if it came to more he would pay up. William John, 1, New Cottages, Llanstephan, was fined 10s. for committing indecency in the village. The constable said he was under the influence of drink. Defendant's wife. who appeared on his behalf, said she had six children, and her husband was only a labourer and she could not pay at once. He was at present gardening about the place earning 3s. per day. The Chairman said they were very sorry for her. but if her husband had money to buy drink he could aho pay the fine. Witness—He does not spend any of his own money. It is other people who pay for it. The Chairman-People are not so charitable in Llanstephan as to pay for his drink. TUESDAY, April 20th. (Special).—Before Messrs. T. E. Brigstocke and Mr. H. E. B. Richards. A VIOLENT TRAMP. James Lewis, tramping labourer, was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour for being drunk and disorderly. PTC. Lewis Thomas said that in consequence of a telephone message about 4.30 p.m. on Monday, he proceeded to Station-road, St. Clears, where he saw the defendant very drunk and disorderly. Defen- dant refused to go away when asked, and became very violent on the way to the police-station. Wit- ness had to summon the assistance of a civilian and hire a gambo to take him to the lock up.

Carmarthen Borough. FRIDAY, April 16th (Special). -Before Messrs. Walter Spurrell (in the chair), J. B. Arthur, and Walter Lloyd. THE DRINK. John Evans, travelling hawker, was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and trap in Rich- mond-terrace on the night of John Brown's Fair. Wm. Robinson, 59, Richmond-terrace, said that about 8.39 p.m., on hearing someone shouting out- side his house, he rushed out to see what was the matter. 'On opening the door- he saw a horse and trap containing a. man and two women going at full gallop through the street. About ten yards after passing his house, one of the wheels of the trap mounted the curbing, but further on it winded back to the middle of the road again and came to a stop near the entrance to Wellfield-road. Witness went up to them and when he asked why they drove at such a rate through the street, the woman asked what had it to do with him. The defendant, who was drunk, then tried to get on his feet and aimed three blows at witne with his whip. A large crowd withered and bo .veen them they held defen- dant until the police ai rived. Dd. Rees Jordan. 4, Richmond-terrace, corrobora- ted, and said he considered that defendant was driving at a rate dangerous to the public. P.C. Spurry, who received defendant into custody, said the property found on him was 24 in one pound notes and £ 42 17s. 4d. in cash. Defendant was fined El. Thos. Evans, travelling hawker, was fined 10s. 6d. for being drunk and disorderly in Quay-street on Thursday. P.C. Spurry deposed that defendant, who was drunk and in a fig-hting- attitude, refused to go away when asked, and resisted violently whilst being taken to the police-station. Elizabeth- Evans. Naomi Evans, and another. Thos. Evans, were charged with obstructing the police. P.C. Spurry said that when he was taking defen- dant in the previous case to the police-station, these three defendants interfered with him. Thomas f Evans was holding the defendant by the tail of his coat and pulling him backwards.—P.C. Walters cor- roborated. The Head Constable said he did not wish to press the case against the women, but he wanted them to understand that it was a very serious offence. Thos. Evans was fined 15s.. while the two female defendants were dismissed with a severe rebuke. Thos. Price was fined 109. 6d.. or in default seven days' imprisonment, for being drunk and disorderly in Blue-street about 4.30 p.m. on Thursday. P.C. Williams said defendant was very abusive towards him. Witness had to requisition the assistance of a civilian in order to take him to the police-station. MONDAY. April 19th.—Before Messrs. T. E. Brig- stocke (in the chair). Walter Spurrell. Daniel Lewis. Rees Davies and Principal W. J. Evans. Herbert Jenkins, cockleman, Laugharne. was charged with being drunk in charge of two horses and two carts. T-Te,d Constable Mavall said that on Friday last he saw the defendant in Barn's-road in charge of two horses and two carts, the near horse being tied to the back of the fir" cart. Defendant was seated in the* first cart and was swaying from one side to the other. He asked him to alight and found he was drmik. Defendant was then handed over to P.C. Davies and taken fn the police-station. Defendant said he was suffering from rheumatic and had taken a drop of whiskey. He had bought a horse and trar) at Llandilo. A fine of 10s. was imposed. Ammanford. MONDAY, April 19th.-Before Messrs. David Rich- ards (in the chair), and W. Llewellyn. LIGHTLESS. Griffith Harries, Nantcricket Shop, Cwmgorse, was summoned by P.C. Vincent for being in charge of a horse and carriage without- -He pleaded guilty, and was fined 6s. 6d. THE DRINK. Charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct were preferred by P.S. Richards against George Pike, Railway Stores, Garnant, and David Griffiths, Avon House, Cwmgorse.—Both admitted the offence, and were lined 10s. and 7s. 6d. respectively. PUBLICAN CHARGED. l Wm. Thomas, a haulier in the employ of Messrs. Buckley, was summoned for drunkenness 'on licensed l premises. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness. P.C. Holland said he tirst of all saw the defendant in High-street drunk and staggering all over the I road. A quarter of an hour later he visited the I New Inn Hotel, Ammanford, and in the front bar saw defendant dozing in a chair. A fine of 10s. was imposed. Arising out oi the above case, a charge of per- mitting drunkenness was preferred against J. C. Jones, licensee of the New Inn Hotel, Ammanford. —Mr. T. R. LLldford defended. The police evidence—given by P.C.'s Holland and D. Jones-showed that when the landlord's attention was called to the man in the bar, he said to his daughter, who was behind the bar, Did you serve that man?" She said, Yes." When charged he said. I hope you will pa§s it by this time. It was my daughter who served him. If I had seen him coming in in that condition I should have turned him out at once." The man had been about ten minutes on the premises. Mr. Ludford pointed out that defendant had been licensee for 27 years, and, although the police were as thick as blackberries about the streets of Am- manford, there had been no proceedings of any sort against him. It was not likely that a respectable licensee of defendant's standing would imperil his license by serving a notorious drunkard. Defendant said he had been from the premises about ten minutes, and immediately he returned the police called his attention to the man in the bar. His daughter denied to him then that she served him, and the statement of the police was wrong. The conversation between him and his daughter was in Welsh. He stated that about two months ago he gave strict instructions to his assistants not to serve Thomas, whether drunk or sober. Miss A. Jones said she did not serve Thomas; neither did he ask to be served. She simply waited for her father to come back to turn the man out. The police arrived before she had a chance to do so. Evan Richards, High-street, spoke to hearing de- fendant telling his assistants not to serve Thomas. The Chairman said they would very much like to know who gave Thomas the drink. That person was the one that ought to be summoned. Taking everything into consideration, they were of opinion there was a certain amount of doubt, and they had decided to give the benefit of the doubt to the de- fendant, and the case was dismissed. ON GOOD FRIDAY. Clarence H. Ferriday, motor garage, New-road, Llanelly, was summoned for driving a motor-car in Penybank-road, Ammanford, on Good Friday in a manner dangerous to the public.—Mr. T. R. Lud- ford appeared to defend. P.C. D. W. Williams said the motor-car, which was a two-seater, was travelling at the rate of from 20 to 30 miles an hour, and several children on the road had to scatter in all directions. Mrs. Salisbury and Mrs. Davies, both living in Penybank-road, said the oar was going at a fast rate. Defendant said he was not travelling more than eleven miles an hour at the time. He bad a speed- ometer, and that was the speed indicated. He had driven motor-cars all over the country, and the police had never made complaint before. Mr. Ludford said Mr. Ferriday was the son of the L. and N.W.R. goods superintendent at Swan- sea, and had a large motor business at Llanelly. It was an important matter to him. He had driven himself (Mr. Ludford) scores and scores of times, and was a most oareful driver. The Chairman said they would dismiss the case under the Probation of Offenders Act on payment of costs by the defendant. AFFILIATION. Sarah Ann Thomas (18), Bryncerdd, Pantllyn, applied for an affiliation order against John Lloyd Hughes, Gorsddu-road, Penygroes, in respect of a child born in February.—Mr. Hv. Noyes appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Hy. Thompson defended. After a protracted hearing, an order of 3s. 6d. a week for 14 years was made with costs. Llandovery "'Il' rk WEDNESDAY, April 14th.-Before Mr. T. Watkins, Gollen House, and Mr. T. Roberts, Crown Stores. DRUNK AND ASSAULT ON POLICE. P.C. Reynolds, of Llangadock, charged John Smith, a labourer, with being drunk and disorderly at Llangadock, and assaulting him in the execution of his duty. The constable in proving the case said that de- fendant became very violent and struck witness. The defendant admitted the offences and said that he did not know what he was doing. The magistrates imposed a fine of 5s. on the first charge and 10s. for the assault, which were duly paid.

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LLANFYRNACH SANITATION.—At the monthly meeting of the above Rural District Council held on Friday, Mr. Samuel Jones, sanitary inspector, reported that Station House, Llanfyrnach, had been disinfected after a case of tuberculosis. The Crymmych village pump was in working order and the well protected from surface pollution. The whole district was free from infectious diseases. Seventy dwelling-houses had been inspected during the month under the Housing Act. At the same meeting Mr. James Thomas, Hendrowilym, was re-appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr. Thos. Bowen. Llandre, vice-chairman.

Ili,! Begone Carmarthenshire „ Any information in the possession of our readers, or any comment respecting the various matters re- ferred to in these notes, will be welcomed by the Editor for publication. FROM THE -CARMARTHEN JOURNAL." FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1815. r Monrnouth.-Oii Tuesday se'nnight, the Mon- mouthshire, or Llandilo Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, assembled on the parade in that town, for the purpose of being inspected by their Capt.- Commandant, Richard Lewis, Esq. After being dismissed from duty, the Troop sat down to a sumptuous dinner, at Avery's Hotel. As soon as the cloth was removed, and the toasts were drank, an elegant Silver Vase, beautifully engraved, with a suitable inscription, was presented by the Offi- cers and Troop to their much respected Comman- dant, which was most politely reoeived, and his thanks returned in an appropriate speech. The goblet was immediately filled; and, after the Captain had drank the health of the corps, thank- ing them for their flattering attention to him on this occasion, it was passed round the table, and the compliment returned him 'con amore,' by every Member present. Mirth and song succeeded and the company departed highly gratified by the pleasures of, the festive day. Carmarthen Theatricals.—The popular Melo Drame of the Forest of Bondy; or, the Dog of Montargis, was repeated on Monday evening last, to a crowded house. Mrs. Clarke's Florio was distinguished by that union of sensibility, 'naivete,* and appropriate action, which must ever find its way to the heart, and which was on tnis occasion highly interesting. Mr. Norman's Macaire was excellent, and the Dog Dragon acquit- ted himself with increased 'eclat.' Mrs. Goodwin personated Dame Gertrude to the life; Mr. Ayliffe displayed a considerable portion of the genuine vis comica in the part of Blaize. the Ostler,— and Messrs. Santer, Gurner, Bedford, &c., did as much towards the support of the piece as their respective characters seemed to require.—Mr. Richer's benefit, on Wednesday evening. called forth the extraordinary powers of that inimitablo performer on the tight rope, in a manner equally pleasing and surprising; his Friday, and Mr. Nor- man's Robinson Crusoe. in the afterpiece, were so completely in character, as to highly delight the audience. The plnv was the Liar, in which Mr. Clarke did ample justice to Young Wilding: Mrs. Clarke's performance of the Widow Brady, in the interlude, was a chef d'eeuvre'; we have never seen it equalled; and we trust the distinguished merits of this truly excellent actress will procure for her this evening a bumper.' On Monday evening next the Theatre will be honoured with the presence and patronage of John Jones, Esq.. of Ystrad, as Master of St. Davids Lodge of Freemasons in this town, when it is expected there will be a strong .muster of the fraternity.' An Inquest was on Tuesday last held in this town, by Charles Morgan, Esq., M.D., Mayor, on the body of a boy of about 15 years of age, son of Thos. Thomas, Shopkeeper, who died on the same day, at the house of one Elizabeth Jones, Widow, under circumstances creating a suspicion of his death having been occasioned by maltreatment of the most barbarous and brutal kind. This suspi- cion, we are sorry to say, derives considerable countenance from the opinion of a medical gentle- man of the place, who, after examining the body, expressed his belief, that the boy had died in con- sequence of severe bruises, and the want of suffi- cient and proper food. It was stated in evidence, that the Jooeaseo had frequently suffered confine- ment. hunger, and very severe correction, as punishment for certain offences alleged against him, and that a lodger in his father's house, had actually quitted his abode on account of the habitually inhuman treatment the boy received, both from his father and step mother. Upon this subject, which bag excited so strong a sensation throughout the whole town and neighbourhood, we presume not to offer either comment or re- mark, but shall await the result of the inquiry now pending. After a deliberate investigation of many hours, an adjournment of the same to Wednesday next has been deemed expedient; we trust it will be attended with beneficial effects; and that it will clearly establish either the guilt or innocenoe of the parties suspected. Milford, April 22. 1815.-The utility of the late excellent regulations respecting the Mails between this place and Waterford, must be evident.— Long after the Irish Packets were established here, the Mails reached the place of rendezvous at so late an hour, and the coach left Mil-ford so early the following morning, that it was an uncommon circumstance for a Packet to arrive in time to save the Mail: but now, whenever the weather is at all favourable, they generally arrive and sail regularly, one every day.—The new Packet, the Countess of MansfieU, commanded by Captain Charles Nuttall, on her first trip, reached this harbour at eleven o'clock last night, with the Mail of the same day from Waterford—the first in- stance of the kind on record, and which affords a striking proof of the great national advantages likely to accrue from the Tecent regulations, when considered either in a political or mercantile point of view, and reflects equal credit on the ability that planned, and the zeal and perseverance mani- fested in the execution." Milford. April 26.-Arrived this morning, the Bat Custom-house, and Resolution. Excise cutters, with the Marv, smuggling vessel, captured, after a chace of two days, off Caldy Island, on Friday last: the Mary was from R09CO. with 600 ankers of Brandy and Geneva, which were intended to be run into St. Bride's Bay. The Master and Mate. Searle and Phillips, together with the cr v of the Mary, are in custody. An affair of honour took place on Friday se'nnight, between two medical practitioners, re- siding at Ilfracombe, Mr. V. and Mr. M.; when the latter received a ball in the thigh. The ball was immediately extracted, anJ the wound dressed by his antagonist, and the parties retired from the ground good friends. DIED.' On Friday se'nnight, at Brompton, Susanna, the youngest daughter of the late Thomas Owen, Esq., of Glassalt, in the county of Carmarthen. Yesterday se'nnight, at Aberystwith, deeply regretted, Miss Locke, daughter of E. Locke, Esq., Collector of Customs, at that place. Lately, at Llanrhosan-Killicombe, Carmarthen- shire, Ir. Adam Henderson, in his 90th year; a man of great suavity of manners and uncommon integrity of mind. U • ■■ wflTfr ■ ■

LLANGATHEN PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Parish Coun- cil was held at Llangathen -on April 14th. Mem- bers present were: Messrs. George Gwyiine, Banky- rodyn (chairman); David Williams, Glandulais; W. T. Morgan, Broad Oak; Thomas Jones, Mount Pleasant; David Harries, Penybank; D. J. Evans, Pentrefelin. Mr. George Gwynne proposed, and D. Williams seconded, that Mr. D. Harries, Penybank, be elected chairman for the ensuing year. This was unanimously agreed to. Mr. W. T. Morgan was elected the vice-chairman, on the motion of Mr. D. Williams, seconded by Mr. T. Jones. On the pro- position of Mr. G. Gwynne, seconded by Mr. W. T. Morgan, Messrs. Richard Thomas, Penhill; Thos. "Lewis, Alltygar; David Davies. Grongar, and John James. Llwvncelyn, were appointed overseers for the ensuing year. It was decided to make applica- tion to the County Council for danger sign-posts by Broad Oak and GlanmydJyfu Farm, and also for a school danger signul on the main road above Aber- glasney.

DYFFRYN TEIFY NOTES The Henllan Easter vestry was held on Friday evening of last week, presided over by the Rev. E. J. Davies. The churchwardens appointed were Messrs. John Jones, Caercadw, and Grittiuu Evans, Trebedw. On the same evening, the Rev. W. J. Evans presided over the Llanfair-Orllwyn vestry, when he thanked the churchwardens and the mem- bers for their hearty support and co-operation. Mr. James Davies, architect, Llwyngwern, was re-ap- pointed rector's warden, and Mr. John Hazclby was appointed people's warden. The Rev. E. J. Davies also presided over the vestry meeting at Bangor- Teify, when Mr. Daniel Jones, Trecagal, was re- elected churchwarden. It was decided to contribute £ 8 towards the Diocesan Finance Fund. It was also announced that Mr. Coe, Blaendyffryn, had pro- mised to present the church with a number -of Eng- lish Hymn Books. — The annual meeting of the Parish Council for Henllan, held on Saturday evening of last week, was over in a few minutes. Dr. T. J. Jenkins was re-elected chairman, and Mr. Evan Jenkins and Capt. Walters overseers. The chairman gave a brief outline of what had been done during the year. and explained why the rates had gone up. At a parish meeting held at Bangor Teify, Mr. Emrys Rees, Abermachnog, was elected assistant overseer for the parish. The local staff of the Pearl Insurance Co., held their annual dinner at the Red Lion Hotel, Drefach on -Saturday, the 10th inst. The Host. and Hostess had prepared everything in a way which could not be excelled. Mr. Jenkins, superintendent, Lam- peter, presided. Several speeches were made, and songs rendered by Mr. Jones, Lampoter, "the accom- panist being Mr. C. D. Elias, Newcastle-Emlyn. The Rev. D. Jenkins, rector, presided over the vestry held on Thursday evening in last week. Mr. Evan Davies, Ffynonbedr, was re-appointed rector's warden, and Mr. John Edwards, Blaenhalen, was chosen people's warden. The Church Council was re-elected with additional members. It is understood that the committee of the Drefach chair eisteddfod are going to hand over -the Chal- lenge Silver Cup to Mr. Robert Cole. It will be remembered that there was a dispute owing to the J committee having altered the rules for the cup this t year, and Mr. Cole competed under last year's rules. [ Trout fishing is fairly good so far. The weather has hitherto been rather cold for heavy baskets. One cf the best baskets seen this year contained 4g lbs. of lovely fish caught by Mr. Daniel Jones, Aberbank Mills. On Monday afternoon, Bishop Owen conducted a confirmation at St. Barnabas, Velindre, when a large number of candidates were presented from the adjoining churches. The dedication of the new organ took place at the same service.

LLANNON NOTES On Saturday evening, the 10th inst., a lecture was given at Libanus, Cwmgwili. by the Rev. T. E. Nicholas, Llangybi, on "Gwrthryfelwr Cym- reig." The Rev. T. Williams, Bryngoleu, presided. -On Sunday, the half-yearly services of the chapel were held, the Rev. T. E. Nicholas being the special preacher. A concert was given on Saturday evening, the 10th inst.. at the Public Hall, Tumble, by the scholars of the Tumble Council School. A billiard licence was applied for. and obtained, last Wednesday week for the Cross Hands Institute.' The balance-sheet for the Pub!ic Hall and Institute for the year ending January 31st has just been issued. ror tne iirst time, there is a list of subscribers outside the New Cross Hands Collieries. It is hoped that during the coming year many more of the inhabitants not connected with the works will become interested and become members. The Cross Hands Colliery Company has again de- monstrated its interest in the Institute bv another gift of E20 towards the funds. Mr. C. E. Cleeves has forwarded £ 5 to the Cefn- eithin and Cross Hands Sewing Guild for the sol- diers and sailors. The Carmarthen County Council, at its meeting on Wednesday in last week, gave permission to Messrs. Cleeves and Co. to put posts on the main roads, for the purpose 01 installing electric light in Cross Hands district. The Company hope to commence work very shortly. Most of the residents will instai electricity in their houses. Mr. Daniel Morgan, Brynywawr, has been ap. pointed treasurer of the Miners' Federation Fund for Cross Hands. Great preparations were made at Ebenezer C.M. Chapel, Tumble, for the quarterly meeting the South Wales Association of the Calvinistic Metho- dists held there this week. The moderator is the Rev. W. Jones, Aberdylais. It is a coincidence that Mr. Jones presided over the meetings in his native parish. He was brought up at Pentwyn, which :s the mother church of Ebenezer. About 150 dele- gates attended. The Revs. J. Williams, Bryn- siencyn; W. E. Prydderch, Swansea; Peter Hughea Griffiths, London, and M. P. Morgan, Blaenanerch, were the special preachers engaged. After four years' labour at St. Anne's Church, Cross Hands, the curate, the Rev. J. J. Davies, is leaving to take up a curacy at Llansamlet. To mark their appreciation of his work, the members held a meeting on Thursday evening, and presented Mr. Davies with a handsome gold watch. The presentation was made by Mrs. Davies, Gwern- llwyn. The annual meeting of the Llannon Parish Coun- cil was held at the Llannon Non-provided School on Thursday evening in last week. Mr. W. Greville presided. A letter was read from the Surveyor of the General Post Office, stating that it was impossible to put up a letter-box near Tany- graig at the present time. The Council decided to ask for a letter-box at Bryndu. A letter was read from the Recruiting Officer of the Llanelly District asking the Council to appoint recruiting agents for each village, and recommending the Parish Council to form itself into a committee for further recruiting. This was done, and the following recruiting agents were appointed:- Messrs. W. Greville, Cross Hands; W. Jones, Tumble; W. Evans, Llannon, and J. Griffiths, Pontyberem. Mr. W. Greville, C.C., "was unani- mously re-elected chairman, and Mr Thomas Owens, Cross Hands, vice-chairman. The retiring over- seers were also re-elected. One of the councillors brought forward the question of Glynbedwast foot- path. It was stated that the owner was endeavour- ing to close the path. It was resolved to ask him to remove all obstructions, as the Council maintained +.t.l.L.1- d HUH tIle patn was a public one. A case of en- croachment on Council property near Llannon Smithy was reported, and the matter was referred to the District Council to deal with. The gipsy encampment at Cross Hands again came up for consideration. Some of the Councillors had been requested to visit the field, and the scene, it was said was indescribable. It was felt that if this state of affairs continued over the summer, an out. break of fever would inevitably result. The Coun- cil decided to strongly urge the District Council to remove the nuisance at once. Failing any action on their part, the Council intends reporting the matter to the Public, Health Committee of the Car- marthen County Council. The electrio light ques- tion came up for discussion, but no resolution was passed. A vote of condolence with Mr. W. Evans, on the death of his wife, was passed.

WHITE MILL It is interesting to note that David Davies, son of Mr. Davies. White Mill Farm, a pupil at the White Mill Council School, has made five years' unbroken attendance, for which he has been awarded a silver medal bv the Local Education Authority and a watch by the Headmistress.

BURRY PORT m PEHoREY NOTES The surveyor, Mr. H. Bowen Jones, has published his annual report, in which he refers to several im- portant matters. The Llanelly Corporation has decided to accede to the request of the Burry Port Urban District Council for a further supply of 87,000 gallons per day through the existing mains and under the pre- sent agreement. The many friends of Petty Officer W. F. Sweeting were glad to see him back at Burry Port last week. This gallant officer is serving on the destroyer "Lysander," and has seen some exciting work on the scfMi. His ship took part in the famous exploit off Heligoland Bight when the Germans had their first taste of our naval prowess. More recently the "Lysander was under Admiral Beatty's orders tn the North Sea engagement, which ended in the sinking of the" Blucher." Petty Officer Sweeting is one of our "silent heroes," and beyond saying that the British Navy could be depended upon to do its duty he would give no details of what the "Lysander" had been doing. He looked well and in excellent health, and, after a short leave, has now returned to his ship. The death took place on Saturday of last week, after a long illness, of Mrs. Henry Dyvatty. De- ceased had attained the age of 68 years, but for nearly 20 years had been bed-ridden. Her'youngest son. Mr. Jos. Henry Dyvatty, joined the Welsh Guards a few wekes ago. Burry Port and Pembrcy have been plunged in darkness since the early part of last week. The public lamps are not lit, and orders have been given that all houses facing the sea must not show light. Police-sergeant Mitohelmore and P.C. Williams are doing all they can to carry out the orders under the Defence of the Realm. It is of the highest impor- tance that the inhabitants in the district should accede to requests made to them and assist the officers to carry out their instructions. On Thursday last, four batteries of the Highland Caledonian Royal Field Artillery, numbering over 700 officers and men. arrived here for a few days' training with the 4.7 inch guns. before leaving for the front. A rather amusing incident occurred on the beach I on Thursday in last week. One of the A.O.C. went to bathe between the two piers. In his ex- citement for a jolly good bath, he forgot to take off his glasses, and also left his clothes on the water's edge. The tide was coming in rapidly. He made a dive and found that his glasses were gone, and when he re-appeared he found to his utter astonishment his clothes floating in the water. One of the problems confronting the authorities is that of housing. Already houses are scarce, and in view of the fact that there are several hundreds of ) men employed at the Powder Works, there is an 1 immediate need for two or three hundred houses. The G.W.R. Co. are making preparations for the erection of a new station at Pembrey Village. Mr. Daniel Davies, London House, has received a letter from Lance-Corporal William Thomas, 2nd Welsh Regiment, who is in France. He is the son of Foreman Thomas, Carmarthen Junction, and a brother to Mr. Thomas, of the Bookstall at Car- marthen Town Station. He has been in the trenches since the latter part of August. He writes as follows:—Dear Mr. Davies,—I have great plea- sure in writing you a few lines to thank the Burry Port Urban District Council for the very welcome parcel of clothing I received from them. I cannot express my thanks as deeply as I would like to on paper, but kindly accept them as they are. The clothing were, indeed, a God-send to me, for al- c though the Army Authorities grant us clean changes I whenever possible our constant changing of billets and trenches makes our underclothing form fours," and necessitates a clean change very often. On the whole we keep pretty clean. I may say, here, there is a mate of mine in the same company, and we are only two from Pembrey and Burry Port in the regiment, and unfortunately he does not come under the scope of the Burry Port U.D.C. He lives at Ashburnham Road, Pembrey, near Mr. Dan Davies (The Mews). His name is John Morris, and his regimental number is 7180, Private John Mor- ris. B. Coy., 2nd Welsh, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, B.E.F. I do not know if there is a club or any- thing in the village for the benefit of the Pem- breyites on active service, but I would like him to have something similar to what I had. Perhaps you will be kind enough to do what you can in that respect. I shall be very grateful to you for any- thing done. I hope that Mrs. Davies and family are keeping in good health, please remember me to them all. I hear that Sidney has joined the R.A.M.C. I wish him every luck in his new role. I suppose he does not need keeping "Steam up now." Kindly ffemember me to all the "knuts" of the town, also to Dai Thomas and Mrs. Thomas. We are still in the trenches, and this is written on a piece of tin. I shall now conclude wishing you all every success and good luck for the future.—I re- main. your affectionate friend, W. THOMAS.

00 DREFACH ORGAN RECITAL.-The St. Barnabas Church was packed on Monday evening, when an organ recital was given. The organist was Mr. Harolcd Malkin, F.R.C.O.. A.R.C.M., Carmarthen. The pro- gramme was as follows:—Part 1: Hymn 529, "Bur- ford"; Sonata in the style of Handel; octette, "Paid a-'m gadael"; solo, "Ymson Joseph," Mr. J. Jones, Groesffordd; Choral Prelude, -Malcombe; anthem, "0 clap your hands together," by the St. Barnabas Choir; Fugue in D Major; quartette, "0 Taste and See"; Romance—Schubert. Part 2: English Hymn 165, "Sawley"; tenor solo, "In Native Work," Mr. J. B. Jones. Llainfald; Humoresque, Dvorak; Hallelujah Chorus, St. Barnabas Choir; Triumphal March, Dudley Buck; quartette, "Seren Bethle- hem" Evensong, "Bairstow"; Fantasia on the National Anthem of the Allies. Finale, "God Save the King." A silver collection was made towards the Organ Fund.

PENyBANK7 AMMANFORD BRILLIANT ELOCUTIONIST.—We congratulate Miss Millicent Rees, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Rees. Bodlondeb, on her successes during Easter week. She took premier honours at the following eisteddf odau :-Tumble, Pontyeates, juvenile and open recitations; Noddfa, Garnswllt, Pantyffynon, also wining a chair at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen. Millie is only tyelve years of age, and a possessor of over 200 prizes, including three chairs. She is a pupil of Miss Blodwen Lewis, Bancaredig, Tycroes.

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CRITIC OF WILD WALES REVELATIONS OF A DRAPER WHO TOOK TO LITERATURE. The "Star" publishes the following in regard to L Mr. Dd. Caradoc Evans, whose work we referred to last week:— Wales has found a new interpreter in Mr. David Caradoc Evans, who is writing a series of national studies of native life in the English Review." Like Mr.- H. G. Wells, he began life behind a draper's counter. He was almost grown up before he learnt English, and when he took up a post as draper's assistant in the largest shop in Cardiff he suffered agonies in his efforts to hide his ignorance of English from customers who insisted on speaking in that language. SACKED FROM A WEST-END STORES. From that post, as from every other position which he has held in a draper's shop, Mr. Evans was dis- missed, he declares, for inefficiency. He came to London, and experienced the horrors of the living-in system in various stores. Finally he was dismissed from a West-End Stores because he was found writing a short story. It found publication, however, and while he was living upon an unemployment allowance, Mr. Evans de- cided to embark on a literary career. The proprietor of a moribund paper, under the impression that Mr. Evans was a small capitalist, gave him employment, and he started then a journalist career, which in marked contrast to his business career, has ended in the editorship of a popular weekly. THE WELSH IDIOM. Mr. Evans discussed the aims of his work with a Star man, and -spoke of its possible influence on Welsh life. Welsh novelists, he said, have in the past written stories which would have applied equally well to any part of the world if the geographical names had been altered. He himself wishes to interpret the national life from within. To do so he thinks out his stories in Welsh, and then translates them into English, which takes such forms as this: 1 Speak you now what the cost price is." Only by the uee of such an idiom, he maintains. can the real Welsh spirit be captured. Wales has hitherto had a sort of kailyard fiction of her own, and he means to dispel the illusion as the author of "The House with the Green Shutters" displayed the reverse side of lowland Scottish life. RELIGIOUS REVIVAL WANTED. Mr. Evans's views on Welsh life are sure to bring him severe criticism. ° Wales, he says, has no real national life. She has no folk lore, not a single folk-dance, and no art. The hand of the Nonconformist minister in Wales, he says, is heavier upon the people than that of the priest is generally supposed to be in Ireland. He hailg Welsh Disestablishment because it will not only waken up the established Church to real religious effort, but the Nonconformist churches will be aroused by its competition to better efforts to uplift the people. The Welsh people, he says, have no real spiritual vision; and tells the story of a neighbour of his boyhood days who was found by her brother on his weekly visit to purchase eggs, engaged in prayer for help in palming off on him a siok hen as a healthy one. GRIM BUT TRUE. He admits that his stories of Welsh life are grim and bitter, and says that his first novel, which is to be called "The Children of Isaac," will display the same qualities. But these things are true to life, he maintains; in portraying them he has a definite purpose. Wales will never find a new national life until she sees herself as she is. It is -hi9 purpose to hold the mirror up to his countrymen, and by displaying cheir weaknesses do something to stimulate the great re- vitali-5ation for which all patriotic Welshmen are looking. Some day Mr. Evans hopes to turn his pen to the presentment of the pains of the living-in system, which he endured to a later period in life than many young men, but at present he intends to devote himself to writing of the lights and shadows of Welsh life without ignoring the shadows. CHALLENGES SURE TO FOLLOW. A passage from one of his articles shows that he does not shrink at horrors in his attempt to be real. The .story is of an old woman who had starved herself to purchase a presentation Bible for her minister. He enters the house to find her lying on the floor. There was no movement from Nanni Mistar Bryn-Bevan went on his knees and peered at her. Her hands were clasped tightly together, as though guarding some great treasure. The minister raised himself and prised them apart with the ferrule of hU walking-stick. "A roasted rat revealed itself. Mistar Bryn- Bevan stood for several moments spellipun,d and silent; and in the stillness the rats crept boldly out of their hiding-places and re-sumed their attack on Nanni's face. The minister, startled and horrified, ned from the house of sacrifice." A man who is prepared to write of his native country and his fellow-countrymen like that is sure to be seriously challenged as to the truthfulness of what he says.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN SOLDIERS' COMFORTS.—During the period from September to April,, the Newcastle-Emlyn Branch of the Red Cross Society made the following articles for the soldiers:—119 flannel shirts, 145 pairs of socks, 84 scarves, 68 woollen jackets 56 body-beits, 81 pairs of mittens, 57 helmet scarves 14 helmets, 40 caps (80 handkerchiefs were bought) Parcels were supplied to 103 local soldiers and" the letters of thanks from whom show how welcome and appreciated they were, and among which is one from Lance-Corpl. W. Oakwell, who is a nrisoner in Germany. For the wounded soldiers 228 articles were made, consisting of nightshirts, pyjamas, help- less cases, pillows, operation socks, and bandars of which 127 articles were sent to the Red Cross Society, London, and 80 to the Welsh Hospital. Net. lev Parcels of comforts were also sent to Mrs. Lloyd George for the Welsh Army; to the Belgian ian refugees, and to the Belgian soldiers. The total of articles made were 972. The Red Cross Sewing Class intends re-starting when intimation is re- ceived from the Red Cross Headquarters that com- forts will be required for next autumn and winter.