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Little can be said of the progress of war situation in the early part of this week be- yond that the latest phase of the German offensive has been defeated, and that the attempted smash through to Paris of the previous fortnight has definitely failed. The only other thing that is clear is that the lull will be extremely brief. Time is the I very essence of the German plan. With Austria on the verge of revolt and her own People writing with disappointment at the failure of the bombastic promises of her military party Germany must. win within the next few weeks or be irretrievably beaten. No half vict-ory, not even the capture of Paris, or any one of the great strategical Points after which she is striving, will suffice She must smash beyond repair both the British and French armies and win the war before the winter sets in. If she cannot do it now she recognises that the position ;s hopeless, and for that reason alone the next !• three months will see assaults by the enemy unparalleled in their magnitude by any earlier event of the war. The immediate danger to the Allies lies in the untouched reserves massed with the army group of the Crown Prince Ruprecht. It is impossible to forecast on what section of the Allied front they will be thrown. The enemy has an advantage in an extraordinarily well-devel- oped system of communication behind his lines, so that in a single night he can throw tremendous masses on to a given point at a very considerable distance from where they Were lying the day .before. The mobility of his field artillery is also a factor in his favour. The elements of surprise, therefore, can never be quite eliminated, and when- his next attack* comes, whether against the British or the French, the possibility of his gaining a certain area of territory must not be overlooked. In the present phase of the War whichever side takes the initiative is bound to capture a certain amount of ground. The real decisive action comes when a furtffer attempt is made to advance. Once held the attacker can go no further. That is exactly why the Allies can claim to have defeated all the Gerriian assaults since the end of March. As to the future, the Allies may look forward with a confidence that is not marred by the anxieties of the hour. Whatever happens during the next few weeks the resolve of the three great allied belligerents, on whose shoulders the destinies of the world hang, cling to the inalienable resolve to fight on till victory is achieved. France has been fighting in these Twent days with titanic courage. Great Britain is waiting her turn to meet another tnad rush by the foe; and meanwhile ( grimly and resolutely preparing her still great reserves of men and illimitable re- sources of the materials of war for the final blow at Prussian militarism. America with superb enthusiasm and efficiency is rolling up her myriad men to the battlefront to be in time to play a decisive part in the anni- hilafion of the Hun. We of the British race have a special cause for supreme con- fidence. In London there is sitting a great Imperial conference at which representa- tives of all the great daughter Dominions are consulting with the statesmen of the Motherland on matters affecting the prose- cution of the war and on the less important problems of the welding together of the Empire more closely in bonds of affection and love after the war is over. One of these great Dominion statesmen, a name respected in every comer of the Empire, said after Mr. Lloyd George had delivered to the Imperial Conference the heartfelt welcome t and thanks of the whole nation for the part that the Dominions have played in the war. The British Empire was a great thing before the war; it has been a greater thing during the war; after the war in its un- disputed unity and strength it will be the greatest factor for human good that the -world has ever known. No matter what the odds the might of Britain will prevail." ♦> Sir Owen Philipps, M.P., has been ap- pointed a vice-president of the Royal feritish Nurses' Association. Col. Delme Davies-Evans has been ap- J pointed chief adviser to an American Bri- 'gade. He speaks well of the spirit of the men, and their eagerness to learn all they can. Capt. A. C. Duckworth, Chief Transport Officer at Cherbourne, has been promoted to a majority with special rank of seniority: lie has recently lost his only grother. Mr. Herbert Peel, of Taliaris, Llandilo, who died on January 12, aged 77 years, left estate of the gross value of £40,927, of which the net personalty is nil. Pro- bate of his will, dated December 10, 1914, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Mary Susanna Ainsworth Peel of Taliaris, and his son Lieut. Humphrey Cree Peel, South Wales Borderers. Testator desired to be buried in the private vault at Taliaris, and not more than JMO is to be expended on his funeral, and anyone attending the funeral shall not be expected or allowed to wear a hat-gand, a scarf, or other special habiliment. He left P,700 per anuum to his wife during widowhood charged on the Taliaris estate, which he left to his first and other sons successively, charged with por- tions in favour of hig younger children, and all other his estate he left to follow trusts of the settled real estate. ——— THE TALK IS:- That a large sum in gold was invested at' the tank bank at Carmarthen. That the scholars at the Model School invested over JB200 at the tank bank. That the nouveau riche at Carmarthen did not do their duty on "'tarik^' day, although they had large deposits at tne- bank. That certain prominent citizens of Car- marthen are disappointed at being ex- cluded from the list of the Order of the British Empire. We congratulate them on what they seem to consider as their ill- tuck. That in several parts of the town the night is made hideous by the howling of <logs. There are many complaints. That many local men in the older groups have been examined by the Medical Board this week, and that the question of the 3nornent is "What's your grade?" That it is high time all the allotments in the town should be sprayed. That Towyn bach never realised the worth of "Vaughian Davies until he -got into Parliament. Perhaps we should like- wise see it if we got into Parliament! That a certain Nonconformist minister tired a trap from a certain public-house to attend petty sessions to object to the renewal of a licence.
^LOCAL NEWS.
LOCAL NEWS. Rainfall.—The rainfall at Golden Grove grounds during the past week was-June 14th, 0.02; June 18th, 0.08. A good deal hay is down all "along the Towy Valley. Musical Success.—Master Leslie Thomas, son of Mr. Sam Thomas, Jackson's-lane won th pIanoforte solo at Bankffosfeler was hisW7 prai,ed bj The employees of the Carmarthen Indus- trial Co-operative Society went to Swansea for their annual outing to-day (Thursday). Anniversary Services were held at Prior dy Congregational Chapel on Sunday and Monday evening. The (special preacher was the Rev. J. J. Jones, B.A., Narberth, and formerly of Lloyd-street, Llanelly, who* delivered impressive sermons throughout. The; services were well attended Tide Table.—The following are the tide times for the coming week:— Morning. Aiternoon. Time. Height. Time. Height. Friday 3.46 16.3 4.13 16.7 Saturday 4.41 17.2 5.1 17.6 Sunday 5.25 18.0 5.45 18.4 Monday 6.6 18.10 6.24 19.2 Tuesday 6.44 19.8 7.1 20.0 Wednesday 7.23 20.7 7.44 21.0 Thursday 8.8 21.5 8.26 21.10 For our Blinded Heroes.—A sacred open- air concert was given at the Park by the Myrddiri Glee Society (conductor, Mr. Wm. Jones), in aid of the Blind Soldiers and Sailors' Fund. Solos were sung by the Misses Mair Jones, Hannah Jones, Lena Davies, Annie Davies, and Maggie Clarke, and Mr. Brmley Jones. The choir ren- dered two choruses, and the Ladies' Choir gave a part-song, all of which were greatly appreciated by the audience. The substan- tial sum of £10 6s. was realised. "Pwno" at Water Street.—On Sunday- evening, the Cwmdwyfran Sunday School, together with their pastor, Rev. S. Evans, visited Water-street C.M. Church, and went through a very interesting service. The adults and children recited the "Pwno," which was taken from the third chapter of Thessalonians, and were ques- tioned by their pastor. The adults gave fine renderings of two anthems, and the children also sang several choruses. This Sunday School is well-known for its sing- ing, and the service they went through was very much appreciated by the large congregation present. The conductor was Mr. Jonah Williams, Forge Mill, whose son was the accompanist. ■' Bit Badge Men.—Under the auspices of the local branch of the Di/scharged Sailors and Soldiers Federation, an enter- tainment was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday evening last. The programme consisted entirely of contributions by dis- charged men, .and many of the items at- tained a high standard of excellency. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Livingstone Thomas, D. Hurley, J. Plummer, Victor James, D. Thomas, and J. Davies; recita- tions, Mr T. Jones; clog dances, Messrs. D. J. Donoghue and D. Thomas; musical monologues, Mr. T. Davies. A clever imi- tation entitled, "The Farmyard," was con- tributed by Mr. D. Thomas. The secretary (Mr. P. J. Williams) announced a general meeting for Sunday next at 2.30, and stated that membership card" would be distributed at that meeting. Many new members were enrolled. Mr. Meredith Williams was chairman. The. Lyric.—"Ye Olde Royalists," who are performing at the Lyric this week, are a great success, and are drawing crowded houses every evening. No one should miss paying the Lyric a visit this week. For next week, the greatest drama. of the day, "WRmanhood"—The Glory of the Nation-will be shown. This is a Vita- graph; Blue. RJiboon feature, in seven parts, teeming with interest from start to finish. Ten thousand players take part in this film, in which Alice Joyce and Harry Morey, together with. an all-star company, feature. For Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the star picture is "The Truant Soul," a super-drama of a hidden menace with the unparalleled Henry B. Walthall m his greatest part. On Thursday the first instalment of "My Four Years in Germany," by Ambassador James W. Gerard, the American Ambassador in Ber- lin, will be shown. This film is no ordinary series of adventure, but a genuine, accurate exposure of the plotters of Pots- dam, which sets forth the attitude of the Kaiser and his chiefs from the beginning of the great war, and also shows the German brutality to British prisoners. The film will be shown in ten weekly in- stalments. The startling disclosures so truly depicted in this film should be seen by everybody. At the Y.M.C.A.—Col. Gwyntie Hughes. Glancotlii, visited the Y.M.C.A. on Thurs- day in last week. and was shown around the premises by Mr Herbert R. German (Leader). He was very pleased with all he saw, and chatted with the soldiers in the cafe.-A high-class entertainment was driven to the soldiers at the 'Y.M." on Wednesday evening, when they were entertained by Mr. Charles Oswald, Wales' greatest conjurer; Miss Cassie Francis, soprano, and Miss Edith Faneotte, variety artiste. The three artistes, who hail from Cardiff, are making a tojur of the Y.MC.A's in Wales, and they have been received enthusiastically everywhere. Mr. Oswald, who is well known as a drawing- room entertainer in South Wales, proved himself to be a conjurer of great skill in his manipulation of various tricks. His musical magic was a very pleasant feature of the programme. He kept the audience in a very merry mood throughout, and his performance was much appreciated and watched with keen interest. Miss Francis added considerably to the programme by her charming singing. She sang "Eng- land,' "My Hero," and "The Pipes of Pan," and in res-ponse to loud encores gave beautiful renderings of "Roses of Picardy" and "Gwlad y Delyn." Miss Fancotte de- lighted the. audiQnce 'by her remarkably winning tnd vivacious style of entertain- ing, and her delightful manner of sing- ing ragtimes quite captivated the soldiers. Miss Terry Thomas was the accompanist, and Mr. Harries, Deri, Myrddin-crescent, presided, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. H. R. German. The late Mr. J. T., Price.-The funeral took place ;at Aberdare Cemetery on Saturday of Mr. Jnmes Thomas Price, 5, Harlech-place, Aberdare (son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs John Thomas, Royal Oak Row, Johnstown, who, as reported in our last week's issue, died at Johnstown on the l'lth inst. Previous to taking the body to Aber- dare on Friday, a service, conducted by the Rev. Griffith Thomas was held at the house in Johnstown. The Rev. Vaughan Pugh, pastor of Llwydcoed, officiated at the house and at the graveside, and was assisted at the latter by the Rev. Kennock Williams, pastor of Mill-street Chapel. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Price (widow) and son Graham; Mr. William Price (father): Mr and Mrs. W. Price {brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Rees Mor- gan (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Davies (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (sister and brother- in-law), Aberdare; Mrs. Price (suster-m- law); Mr and Mrs David Thomas, Ferry- side (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. Harry Thomas, Fountain Hall-terrace, Carmarthen (brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas, Swindon (brother and sister- in-law) Mr. Sid Thomas, Portskewett (brother in law); Miss Bessie Thomas, Car- marthen (sister-in-law): Mrs. Morris, Neath (aunt); Mrs. Husband (aunt); and other relatives. Wreaths were sent by the fol- lowing :—His wife and child; Relatives at Carmarthen and Ferryside; Sarah and Rees, Aberdare; Fred and Esther, Swin- don; Sid and Lil, Portskewett; Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds, Aberdare; Gladys, Gronfa House, Carmarthen; Ci'ssie and Tom, Car- marthen all at 17, Priory-street, Carmar- then Mra. Evans, 66a, Priory-street, Car- marthen; Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Ports- kewett, near Chepstow; Mr. and Mrs. Moseley, Cwmdare; Mrs. ReEis Price, Aberamman; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Ferry- side; the neighbours; Mrs. Pugh, Johns- town; Mrs. Richards. Glen Cross, Johns- town Miss Phillips, Fountain Hall-terrace, Carmarthen; all at Alleghewig, Neath; Mrs. Husband; Mary and Margaret; Cousin Tilly, Hirwain; Grace and Alec, Aberdare; Doris Jonas, Aberdare; all at Burry Port; iBetty and Morris; Nephew Leslie.—-Mrs. Price wishes to thank her numerous friends for their kind sympathy. Induction.—The Rev. D. Tudor Jamqs, formerly of Llandyssul, has been inducted to the pastorate of the English Congrega- tional Church Whitland. Mr. James was formerly a student at the Presbyterian Col- lege, Carmarthen. Flag Day.—The amount realised by the recent sale of flags in aid of the Italian Red Cross Society was B25 12s. 6d. Those whose boxes contained the largest amount of money were Misses May James, Molly Evans, Constance Tew, Elsie Williams, Marcia Davies, and Lizzie A. Rees. Cricket.—The cricket team of the County Girls' School played a return match against the Grammar School team on Wednesday. They were again beaten, the boys making 52 runs, while they made 13. Potato Spraying. -9n Friday evening last, Mr. Davies, University College, \ler- ystwyth, gave a splendid demonstration of potato spraying on the allotments in the Park, which was witnessed by a large number of allotmentees. Trials were given 'to various people. The spraying was ar- ranged through Mr. T. H. Jemtins, hon. sec. of he Carmarthen Allotmants-holders Association. Twenty Years' Good Work. — Mr. R. Bythel Davies, lay-reader in the parish of St. Peter's, has just completed twenty years' service in Carmarthen, and in re- cognition of his devoted work he is shortly to De made the recipient of a presentation by parishioners and friends. Mr. Davies haa charge of the mission churche; at Towyslde end Cambrian-place, and the flourishing condition of the churches speaks volumes for his untiring zeal and energy. Few men .in Carmarthen have worked har- der among the poor, by whom he is re- garded as a warm-hearted friend. Empire Theatre.—"Ora .Pro Nobis" is the .picture which tops the bill at the Empire for Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day of next week. The film was produced by Mr. Rex Wilson, the producer of "Tom Brown's School Days," and is the only film shown at Buckingham Palace by command Of His Majesty the King. The solo will be. sung by Miss' Gwenda Evans. The first episode of the "Neglected Wife" will also foe .shown. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday, "Auld Lang Synd," adapted from the well-known song, featuring G.,o; Bel- lamy and Violet Graham, will be o.ejfi ed., The refrain will be played on the violin IJ!ý. M e -61 Miss Averil Evansl The foyrtJj^^sode -of the "Fatal Ring" wilj also i e shown; to-. gether with the lastest war pictures end others.
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Local Wadding. > I ( JOJ^g-HOWE. The wedding* TpR^place on Tuesday af Pembroke terrace, Cardiff, of the RevVj. 0. Jones, pastor of JJfcthania. C.M. Churfch,. Carmarthen, ar.,d ",ML,-4s Nellie 'Howe, youngest daughter of • Mr.^and Mrs. q. Howe, Cz doxton 1
Local Obituary "
Local Obituary MR. THOMAS PHILIPS. The death took place yesterday (Thursday M morning of Mr. Tom Phillips, painter ana^ house decorate? (youngest son of Mrs. Phillips, 56, Water-street, Carmarthenl. Deceased, who hpd been aiHng for .some time, was well-iinown ^ri^TOghlv-resrteiHed is expressed with the family in their sad bereavement.
Carmarthen Borough Food Committee
Carmarthen Borough Food Committee BUTCHERS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF MEAT. The Executive Officer (Mr. H. B. White] reported to the Carmarthen Borough Food Committee oro Monday night that a man had complained to him that for his family of three-his wife, child and himself— only lib. 2ozs. of meat per week had been given. He stated, If there is a shortage of meat I am willing to go without meat altogether, but if other people receive 71bs. from the same butcher as gives me and my family lib. 2oz., I don't see why I should be without it." Rev. Fujfler Millsi said tyhetfe wast no shortage of meat last Saturday. Mr. David Willlams-I think there was. Mr. Lewis, butcher, told me he had only Olbs., which was one-third of his quota. The Mayor .(Aid. Wm. Evans) said if butchers who had a shortage complained to the executive officer by Wednesday they wculd get froaen meat to make up thc, shoitage. Replying to Mr. W. J. Martin, the Exe. cutive Officer gllid the meat tickets were collected from the butchers every fortnight and exaimned. Mr. Martin—Hoiw do they KKirresponJ with the quantity of meat in the town? The Executive Officer-Pretty well; ex- cept one. There is a great ieal f trouble cast upon the butcher through p-nplp rot giving the coupons to the but:;her at the proper time.. Rev. Fuller Mills said it was possible that the butchers did not get the quantity of meat equal to what they sold in October last, but thev received in proportion with others that quantity which could be allowed them. He thought the scheme was now carried out much better than it was three months ago. The committee than interviewed a cer- tain butcher against whom there were complaints at the last meeting.
RECOMMENDED FOR EXEMPTION.
RECOMMENDED FOR EXEMPTION. Mrs. Arthur, Don Stores, Priory-street, wrote in regard to exemption from service of her son, Mr. Llewellyn Arthur, who was in partnershp with her as seed, corn, and flour merchants. His exemption would expire on the 4th July. As he was respon- sible for the conduct of the business, and in consequence of the responsibility cast upon them by the Food Controller, she asked the committee to recommend that he be exempted.. The Mayor said this was a similar appli- cation to that made by Mr* Lloyd, the butcher.. Mr. John Crossman, proposing that the committee recommend Mr. Arthur's exemp- tion, said he did not think tie busings could be carried on without h:m His mother was a widow. Mr. Oliver Jones said it .was « very heavy business. The Mayor seconded Mr. ro»3man s motion, which was carried. Rev. Fuller Mills said he did i-t dis- agree with the motion, but he would have preferred that the case dill not nme be. ore that committee at all, but that it should go before he trbunal in the ordinary vav. "We shall have others," added Mr. Mills. 1 .0
PENCADER.
PENCADER. Mr. E. J. Jones, M.E., late of Bryntalog, now of Wallis Villa, Alltwalis, has been promoted to the rank of chief chemist under an important firm at Cardiff. Mr. Jones holds eome of the highest honours in mining chemistry, including the analysis of coal and mineral ores, gas analysis, &c. He repeatedly captured the most important scholarships offered by the Glamorganshire Education Committee as the result of keen competitive examinations. His long list of successes were recognised by the above com- mittee who gave him free training at Swansea and Cardiff Colleges, besides tour scholarships to the coal fields and metal mines of England, Scotland, the coalfields and chemical industries of France, Belgium and Germany. His. contributions to the scientific journals on the bye-products of coal (benzol), toluol, ammonia, &c., were highly praised by learned chemists, as they show exceptional research and scientific knowledge.
Carmarthen County Petty Sessions
Carmarthen County Petty Sessions Saturday, June 19th.—Before Mr. F. D. W. Drummond, Hafodneddyn (presiding); Major T. H. Dowdeswell, and Messrs. H. E. B. Richards, Carmarthen, and Wm. Brazell, Llanarthney. John Morgan, 11, Gorsddu-road, Peny- grbea; Daniel Thomas, 12, Gorsddu-road, Penygroes, and Edward Edwards, Glynhir, Drefach, were summoned for havint rid- den bicycles without ligbts.-P.C.. Thomas Roberts said that at 11 p.m. on Saturday, the 1st inst., he saw the three defendants riding bicycles without any lights. Ed- wards had one front lamp, which was not 1-t, but Morgan and Thomas had no lamps. They said they 'had been delayed on a journey fr.om Carmarthen, as one of the bicycles had received a burst in the tyre.- Each defendant was fined El. t' -J -=-- Similar sumoixses were preierreu agamsi John Jetikin 'Thomas, Nantygfelli Farm; Henry Hughes, Cilmachau Farm, and E. W. Mayall Davies, Llwyncynwyl, all of ConlwS Elfet.-PC. Davies proved the cases, stating He met the young men riding abreast on the road between the Railway Inn, Conwil, and the village, at 10.55 p.m., on Monday, the 3rd inst without lights. They desired the constable to plead guilty on their behalf.—The Bench fined each defendant £ 1.—Supt. J. E. Jones said he' used a good deal of discretion in these cases, but the offence of cycling without lights was getting so frequent that he was obliged to prosecute.
Carmarthen Borough Police…
Carmarthen Borough Police Court Monday, 17th inst.—Before the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans), and Messrs. Walter Spurrell. Daniel Lewis, D. H. Williams, J. Arthiir, T. Band Davies, and Rees -Davies. „ A temporary transfer of the farmers Arms, Water-street, was granted to Arthur Ackweil, formerly licensee of the Ship and. Castle, fPorthcawl. EXCESSIVE CHARGE FOR BUTTER. Margaret Owens, Ferry-road, Kidwelly, "was summoned for selling butter at 2s. 5d. per lb. instated of 2s. 4^d. per lb. Rachel Blyfoe, Wharf Cottage Pot- house 'widow), said that about .2.30 on the 8th inst; she went to the Provision Market. There she saw the defendant who had huttor and cheese for sale. She asked her foir a. Round of butter and defendant gave her A bound. She tendered. ?s. 6d. to de- fendant for it, and she received a penny o.hailffg. She then went to .a ^utcrier 0 stall, and in cofisequence of what the bu cher- tfolfi her, she gave information to the PP1" Jones said that at 12.45 p.m. on Saturday, the 8th inst he went to the rovision Market with the last witness. Provision Market with the last wi yHa said to defendant You chaxg did/' Wit^ B0^You know that 2s. 4d. is the "I She replied, "Yes, but I the Foód Controller WaA3 i t extra for train 9 D nt she ha.d sold a ul1d Jli.ttli r '1;0 a who wor ed .wB:t f jtt e told -k the- raper no,n CST.t .do= wrong j it wiU not happen agaIn. ,iant was a huckster. and well a\Vare óf the. had overcharged. made a mis- a pound m Kid y> Carmarthen. She take in giv'ng chang four registered only sold butw customers. Th t ^er from Llan- had been brought m to stePh £ n„ 30s and costs was imposed. AT LOOGEKHEADS. Rose Burns, Prospect-place, was charg with using obscene language- that on Lena Thomas, a neighbour, d6fendant Saturday evening, „nri called .her and came to te/d«>^P„ds £ 1 £ pt on till reason for her eommg y witnea3 against £ SS S'LTm no. given me 'IS "W?' Spurrell—1 X SSken to her a. word. y* SiJS 5T& Vo^rdrtxrim& Mrs-Tbom"oaroe live in tho place. sed the ca.,se for want The bench disroi6sed the ease <lor wan -1ro..T"ø of corroboratIve v lU"U-' STATE -o • Bowen Danalltygog, C^,1' was sun-imoned for working a horse min"i»ctOT Muy\rdh6"aitbin li*1 p m. on June 1st he &nd trap towards defendant driving town. As soon him. He was leaYi1.1^ turned back and ag defendant saw hun. down Wate £ went through Tjichmond-terrace, went through Tjichmond-terrace, street, and Witness »» W»'W« out by the Old UaK. stopped de shoulder. On the near gize cf a shil was an abrasion abou was on a ling piece. Uie ° big enough {or a horse of 14 hands, was big enough ior a HorBfs hands. vomnrkccl that t reported, defendant but to a horse did not belong to h.m,^ g grocer at Lla^ winfiin^ it to the fair S for her. I fmon^m& it a *eek last on Monday. oniy Monday. k at the Official John' Devoy, s Gn his way ceiver"s Office sa^e^or c?l\ed him on to w»»^- «*roborate'j th,s Pendant, be W* •was ho wound Parke J^nes told home that mornmg- called at his Witness ^ked lvlr. Hg the horse £ ?ohoa^^ said Bowen T Parke Jones, Viouse -After the m always put noticed ttu »p«A.r Mlled wtMMjn opm.on >t Bowen was j tv.at morning; a fresh wound, made that geri at ness did notwc°ScuHy was that the oo«ar ^MyedSUAM rub aga.net th ^Defendant wa. Sned 10.. and cort. <» » 15s.).
CARMARTHEN MAN APPOINTED POSTMASTER.
CARMARTHEN MAN APPOINTED POSTMASTER. Mr. Jason B: Jones, Porth Post Office who has been appointed postmaster or Merthyr, is a Carmarthen man being a son of the late Mr. William Jones oil, Richmond-terrace, and a brother of Mrs. Morgan, wife of Rev. T Morgan, Phila- helohia. Pie entered the service m his native town of Carmarthen m 1883' ing his appointment as telegraphist 1 1885 He was promoted chief clerk at Bridgend in 1895, became postmaster ol Pwllheli in 1907, and was transferred to the Rhondda headship (Porth) m Mr Jones has ga;ned the wide esteem both of officials and the publio.
ICarmarthen Borough Tribunal
Carmarthen Borough Tribunal Eighteen oases were heard by the Car- marthen Borough Tribunal on Friday even- ing last, under the presidency of Aid. John Lewis, M.B.E., Deputy Mayor.—E. A. Rogers (43), Grade 2, Oakfield, plumber, in his appeal, said he held contracts for His Majesty's Office of Works in Carmarthen, such as the Post Office, Prooate Offices, Inland Revenue Offices, and the Barracks. His was a one-man business. Appellant, who was represented by Mr. W. J. Wallis- Jones, solicitor, had his appeal dismissed, but is not. to be called up for three months. -John Howells (43), Grade 1, licensee of the Old Plough Hotel, said that in addition to being an inkeeper he carried on a post- ing business with a motor-car. 'Hiere was stabling accommodation for nearly 50 horses o- the-premises, and farmers visited the town on Wednesdays and Saturdays. —Appeal dismissed, Howells not to be called up for one month.—" With my 30 years' experience as a journeyman carpen- ter, I am engaged on work of national im- portance. such as alterations to the Red Cross Hospital and farm buildings," was the statement made by John Bowen (47), Grade 2, Garfield House, Johnstown. He said that he had one son fighting in Pales- tine.—Six month's exemption.—B. J. Wil- liams (26), Grade 2, Rosedale, Parcmaen- street, teacher at the Model and Practising School, applied for temporary exemption until 15th October next, in order to sit the Cambridge Preliminary (Theological) Examination with a view to etudyng for Holy Orders. He had been previously un- able to sft owing to a breakdown in health. —The application was granted, Williams giving an undertaking that he would join up the week after the examination.—Mr. J. F. Rees, veterinary surgeon, appealed for the exemption of David Evans (46), Grade 2, Uwynderi, who was said to be in charge of verv valuable King's premium stallions o\\ ned by Messrs. J. F. Rees and W. V. H. Thomas. The latter gentleman, who was at the tribunal, did not sit on this case —Six months' exemption.—Mr. Suttoh, Principal of St. Lawrence Junior School at the former Training College, ap- pealed on behalf of H. O. Smith (43), Grade 2, Fem Villa, Johnstown, who was describes as house steward, porter and "major domo." Smith was responsible for the catering of eighty persons.—The ap- peal was dismissed. Smith not tc be called -4P for three months.—A decertified muni- tion, worker, J. D Hopkins (43i, Grade 1, The Qu»y, said it would be a hardship if he was sent to the army, as his wife, who had to look after four children under the age of ten years, was not in good health.— Appeal dismissed, Hopkins not to be called up for three months.—J. G. James (40), Grade 1, of 4, Island-row, also a decerti- fitjld munition worker said he had eight children, siz of whom were wholly depen- dent upon him. He had exemption in 1916, tut left his employer as he was put to work as a labourer v.-ad given labourer's wages, where a" was a, skilled workman., being a masci: and nricklayer. He was now a bricklayer it a munition works, where he had been for the past three -veeks.—Six months' exemption.— I ieut. Yorwerth, National Service repre- sentative, applied for a revision in the case of Edward Hopkins (43). Grade 1, The Quay. Respondent- said th'e /eldest boy had been seriously wounded in Salonica.— Jliroe months' exemption. ^TK%ate C^tose.—Wm. Davies (43), Grade 2, The Croft, manager of Messrs.. Buck- leys Brewery; six months David Edwards ("-1), Grade 1, 6, Pondside, Johr;stofn, mal- 'ster at Messrs. Buckleva Brewery; six months. Geo. Jeffreys (47) Grade 2, taxi- dermist, King-street; adjourned for one month.
Carmarthen Board of Guardians
Carmarthen Board of Guardians Mr. Benj. Salmon (chairman) presided over the fortnightly meeving of the Car- 'marthen Board of Guardians on Saturday. The Clerk (Mr. John Saer) reported that some of the rate collectors were rather irregular in sendiq; their monthly state- ments to his office. He did not mind wait- ing in ordinary times, but the work in the office had increased so much that he could not possibly watch these people. The collectors ought to send their returns without being reminded. It was the duty of the overseers to see that the money was forwarded. Each rate collector had to send a 4cepy of his monthly statement to the overseies, as well as to the clerk s office Mr. Saer was sorry he had to re- port this default, but the work was get- ting unbearable, and it anything were wrong he would be blamed for not having called the Board's attention to sucn neglect-On the motion of Rev J. Her- bert (Llanllawddogl, it was decIdd that the. Clerk should write the defaulting collec- tors, giving them finai n°tice- leported that no aphcations had been re_ eeived for .the £ /& v^y in tile hajids of the Master ajid Matron, Rev. Fuller Mills remarking that the Master was gr$Ln the TJZI M"doFaw±"T T Sn!ttoa rn^v.T^ Ej where treatment had not proved of much beT1nfihis report the Master (Mr. J. B. Jones} stated that divine, service was con- ducted in the female sick ward on the 2nd inst bj Mission friends, and on <? w Yw Mr T Parke Jones. Ihe number of inmates in the House was .37 f^mft 49 for the corresponding Penod against xor j e Ltanstephan, s F€r:r £ VCe^n/°s well and they seem to express a patients well, ana wi j Patagonia deep, affection for her. ^g^ Lewis, ex-guardian, paid a infet., ana reported^ I ^isited and nouse at Penlan, ana or ber it having been so well cared for, or seing so much P™<™ce den Th# to KbeS? toneTinto » ^rden and d,, pjayB much care and labour rhere are S^'ntt^revS K„"5.ere 5ll.te sufficient for seed next year. I also visited the male and female wards, which are kept clean and tidy and comfortable, j otlecting great' credit on the Master and Matron. l
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Tnstice —If vou want to criticise Tri- wS? oi any other public bodre, more especially individual neighbours of y own tnd mention them by name in print, you must not be afraid to print jour own they seek to remedy, Ratemver writes criticising, the man- ner in which what he calls "highly paid officials" are travelling about m mo cars looking unnecessarily after the jepa of a certain county road, m action to the workmen, contractors and write gaged on the job. As he does not write ovfr his own name we cannot give the identity of the persons criticised.
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Up to the present Whitland Local Tri- bunal have only had one conscientious ob- j'ecor before them.
Electric Light to Cost More
Electric Light to Cost More CARMARTHEN COUNCIL AGREE TO INCREASE IN PRICE. Carmarthen Town Council on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) pre- siding, again considered the application of the Electric Light Co. for permission to crease the price of electric current from 5d. to 7d. per unit. The committee, com- prising of Messrs. W. Spurrell, Oliver Jones and W. Dunn Williams, who had been appointed .to examine the accounts of the company^, submitted their report. Aid. Spurred explained that the committee met the company directors on Tuesday night at the works and all the balance sheets, to- gether with the accounts and all informa- tion necessary, were submitted to them. The company started in 1910, and for the last half of that year no dividend was paid on the ordinary shares. For the following year they paid 21, per cent., and for the next five years they paid 5 per cent. per annum on the ordinary shares. Under ordinary circumstances such a payment would have been justifiable, but the com- pany had had- very hard luck. Before they were able to get on their legs, after being in existence four years the war broke out, and complete ly upset all calculations which they justifiably made. The balance sheets sho'ved that they had been making an in- creasing profit year by year, but against that profit there were increasing charges, and evidently the directors delayed. taking those charges into account before in the hope that things would get better.. How- ever, lasc year the company thought it was high time to stop the dividend, and a con- siderable sum knocked off the profits last year made it isupossible to pay a dividend. The company had heavy liabilities to meet and unless they were able to increase the price of current he saw no chance of their wiping off the debts which had accumula- ted. The cost yf working the concern was 50 per cent. more than it was before the war. It was quite evident that the present income was not sufficient to meet' the annual charges. It did not pay the town that the electric concern, which had rendered very important service to the town, should not be in a strong position. Aid. Spurrell submitted a long list of towns where the price of current had been increased, and said the application made by the company was fair. The maximum price which the company could charge under the contract was 7d. per unit and not 5d. as some people imagined, but the contract said, "it shall not exceed 5d. without the consent of the corporation." He explained that an increase of one penny per unit would give the company an increase of JB219 per annum, and the committee re- commended the council to allow the com- pany to raise the price of current for lieht'ng purposes from 5d. to 6d per unit. The council thought this was quite fair, and. on the "motion of the Rev. Fuller Mill IF, seconded by Mr. Oliver Jones it was decided to adopt the recommendation of the committee. Mr. Jones remarked he was satisfied that the company were work- ing under very hard circumstances, and he endorsed what Aid. Spurrell had said. It was also decided that the penny increase shoukjt operate till six months after the vai. —— .——
Pencader D.C.M.
Pencader D.C.M. Sergt. David Jones, Welsh Regiment Machine Gun Section!, of Bele Mill Pen- cader, ha.s written home stating that he ha.s been officially informed that he is to be awarded the D.C.M..sergt. Jones, who formerly worked on the farm at home, was one of" the six Pencader boys who joined up voluntarily at the beginning of the war. He has been on the Western front since 1915, and has been through very heavy fighting, although unwounded so far. It is to be hoped that his good luck will continue. He is the first Pencader boy to be awarded the D.C.M.
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———— St. Davids Cathedral On 14th June, a very interesting event took place in St. Bavids Cathedral, when a Roll of Honour recording the names of all those from the parish of St. Davids who are serving their country, was un- veiled, after a special bilingual service. The Roll is composted of two sections, one list containing the names of those con- nected with the parish, and the other list containing the names of the officials and sons of the officials of the Cathedral. It is perhaps not universally known that St. Davids Cathedral has the unique honour of numbering the King amongst its pre- bendaries, and it was therefore a great gratification to the loyal inhabitants of Pembrokeshire and. indeed of the dioece of St. Davids, to learn that His Majesty had graciously acceded his permission for the insertion of the names of their Royal High- neeses, the Prit-ice of Wales nd Prince Albert, in the Roll of Honour as being the sons of .a prebendary of the Cathedral. Another feature in connection with the Roll is that the mercantile marine it not om'tted. There i& no body of men serving its country who are more entitled to a place of honour, yet in most Rolls this brave section of our forces has been over- looked. The Roll is placed in a handsome oak frame, severly plain, so as to accord with the general character of the furniture in the nave cf the Cathedral, the only orna- mentation being a Celtic Cross on the apex of the frame, flanked on one side by the Weish flag and on the other by the Union Jack. At the service short addresses! were given, in Engjlish by the Dean, and in Welsh bv the Vicar. On the conclusion of the service the choir and clergy walked in procession to the west end of the nave, when Miss Smith, of the Deanery bt. Davids, unveiled the Roll, after whielt the National Anthem was sung. e
NANTGAREDIG.
NANTGAREDIG. Congratulations to Miss Elvira Pierce, Station Houpe, and Miss Gwladys Roberts, nyffin. on realising £ 1 Is. 6a. through the sale of flags towards the Railway Bene- volent Institution. ntgaredi £ has figured prominently m recent eisteddfodau. Miss Nan Evans, Bodhyfryd, took two prizes.at VoelgasteH, und another at Capel Dewi. Miss Elvira Pierce, Station House, received two at Llanfynydd and one at Capel Dewi. Miss Esther, M. Davies, Emporium, captured a prize at VoelgasteH and another at Llan- fynydd. Master David Jones, Bariwns, has also three prizes to hie credit—one at VoelgasteH, one at Capel Dewi, and we at iLiafynydd. Congratimatons to alL -34.
Carmarthen Borough War Pensions…
Carmarthen Borough War Pensions Committee. Canon E. C. Brown presided over a meeting of the Carmarthen Borough Pen- sions Committee on Monday night. A widow of a soldier applied for. a grant towards the funeral expenses en- tailed in the burial of her husband, a dis- charged soldier. It transpired on investigation, that he was insured for £ 30, and that the -funeral expenses were J69 10s. The Clerk (Mr. H. B. White) explained that there was no power to grant anything towards funeral expenses except in cases when the funeral would become charge- able to the rates. Mr David Williams said the woman though making an effort to insure her hus- band, seemed to be penalised by the regula- tions. Mr. John Jenkins said she wouid get i4 if .she had not insured. It was decided to reply that the com- mittee could not do anything in the case. A discharged soldier wrote asking if he was entitled to a gratuity. He joined the army in Novemberi, 1914, and was dis- charged l April, 1916, on account of his heart which he held was affected through army service. He had not received any pension from the army. He held he was entitled to ..omething.-The case was ad- journed for investigation. The widow of a soldier killed on active service made application for an addition to her allowance and something towards medical attendance. She was ill and unable to work in order to provide herself with proper nourishment. She submitted a medical certificate. Mr. J. O. Morgan proposed that she be given 5s. for a period of four weeks. Mr. W. J. Martin thought the committee could in exceptional cases recommend 10s. per week, especially in cases where some- one had to look after the home whilst, the person was ijl. This woman had to keep her step-daughter home from the munition works. < The motion to grant 5e. per week for four weeks was carried, and it was also de- cided to ask whether a special grant of 10s. per week could be given. A sum of £3. was granted towards meeting the doc- tor's bill. Application was made iby a discharged soldier for a grant of JB25 from a voluntary fund to enable him to start a marine store dealer's business.—The Chairman explained that the voluntary fund had been placed at the disposal of pensions committees by some. kind gentleman. The Clerk said he was not certain whether permission to open such a business would have to be procured from the jus- tices. Rev. Fuller Mills said he did not know whether there was any room in the town for another business of this kind. Mrs. Crossman said the man's parents formerly carried on a business as marine store dealers and the premises were ready. It was decided to apply for the grant, and also to make inquiries into the case.
Ammanford Police Court
Ammanford Police Court Monday, June 17th.—Before Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, Glynhir (in the chair), and Mr. David Richards, Tirydail House. John Morgan, Llwyn-road, Cwmgorse, who is a C.O., and had been atrested as a military absentee, was brought up.—Ad- dressing him, the Chairman -aid lie under- stood that he (the defendant) va.3 willing now to go and report himself at Carmar- then.—The defendant stated he was pie- pared to do that, and he was remanded so ad to proceed without an escort. Several colliers were summoned for the non-payment of income tax upon their wages, Mr. Mordecai Lewis giving evi- dence. An order m respect of two qu<>Tters was made against A. G. Evaiis, New-road, Ammanford, who did not app^A', wililt, Wm. Miller, Garrawllt, who had now re- mitted the amount claimed, was ordered to pay costs. Tom Randall pleaded jusifica- tion for non-payment on the ground of a receipt, which, however, contained a cleri cal error on the part of the local colliery collector.—An order was made. Annie Rees, a single woman, of Bryr- heulog, Blaenau, applied for a paternity order against Thomas Jones, Park-street. Mr. S. Griffith appeared for the girl.-An order of 4s. weekly ith expenses was made. made. Esther Davies, 4, Mill-road, Bettws, asked for -separation from her husband, David Davies, on the ground of his de- sertion. Mr; S. Griffith defended. Appli- cant's evidence was that a week ago, her husband," after a period of unemployment had commenced work in Cross Hands. Two of her daughters corroborated. -De- fendant denied that he either threatened or intended to desert his wife. He was willing to go back and live with her, pro- vided she came away with him to Cross Hands.—An effort at reconciliation having failed, the Chairman did not think the charge of desertion sufficiently established and therefore dismissed it. At the same time he hoped the man would keep his promise nad provide a home for hie wife and treat her afc sych.
THE TANK.
THE TANK. The following poetry on the visit of the tank. 'Ju,Üan' to Carmarthen was com- nosed by Evelyn Evans, of Richmond-ter- race. When it is considered that she is only about 18 years of age, it will be agreed that her effort is a commendable one- Last Thursday in Carmartnen Excitement reigned supreme And flags hung from the windows In red, and blue and green. A holiday was given And every one turned out From shops and every office And farms all round about. For what d'you think did happen. A tank came to the town, And some old bags and wire It easily knocked down. The Square was full of people- Gaping mouths and eager eyes,- Who viewed the whole performance With very great surprise. Old men were there, and women, Who craned their necks so high, And trod on other people's toes To see the tank pass by. Big boys and little children, Fat girls and thin ones too, Tall men and- short ones also. All types mixed through and through. The tank rolled slowly onward, The people cheered loud; But when it crept upon the bags It thrilled the watching crowd. Enthusiastic watchers Stared till their eyes grew round, The looking on was very tense, One hardly heard a. sound. At last the tank was over The breathless moment passed The ice was broken—people brought Most of their cash at last. Carmarthen turned up SBorty The bonds went up with bound., \nd then we found we'd gathered Two hundred thousand pounds. R. E. E.
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At Bethania Welsh Baptis-t Grovesend, PontardulaiS, a presentation meeting was held in connection with the Reb B E Williams' departure to take charge of Hope Baptist Chapel, Crosbys Monmouthshire. The chair was aken b JMr. John Beynon, M.E., manager, wi /made a -powerful speech in praise of the 'sterling qualities of the Rev. Mr. Williams.
"Julian's" Haul
"Julian's" Haul CARMARTHEN'S MAGNIFICENT INVESTMENT. Carmarthen people will lonf remember the visit of the tank Julian to the borough on Thursday, 13th inst., when the town created a new record .in the matter of war investments. After only cne day's effort, the ancient borough exceeded the total per head of the population attained up to that date in all the towns of South Wales visited by 'Julian." The quota was £50,000, but at the close of the day the magnificent sum of £198,2J5 had been invested. With a population of about 10,300, this works out at nearly = per head. Up to date, this was an easy record for South Wales, but this. achievement, excelient as it is, was eclipsed on the fol- lowing day by Gorseinon where a national record in tank investmets was made. From a population of 8,000, no less than £ 254,412, or about EZ2 per head, was forthcoming at Gorseinon, which was visited by the tank "Egbert." J It was a memorable day at Carmarthen. .At the schools and business establishments it was a general holiday, and there was a large influx of visitors from the surrounding districts. We described in our last week's issue the welcome accorded the tank which was met at the station by the mayor and corporation and others and escorted in pro- cession to Guildhall-square, where it re- mained during the day to receive invest- ments in War Bonds and War Savings Certificates. Speaking from the top of the tank the Mayor said he had great plea- sure, on behalf of the town, to welcome the tank "Julian." They were able to get a real tank solely through the instru- mentality of the energetic hon. sec. of the War Savings Committee, Mr. J* Howell D&vies (hear, hear). About four months a*, during "Business Men's Week, the ancient borough was asked to contribute its quota, :625,000, towards the War Loan.' The inhabitants made a magnifiqent re- sponse, with the result that £ 55,000 was subscribed—(hear, hear)—and if the move- ment had been extended to the following Monday he was sure E-60,000 would have been conributed. He thought that was a good record for a town with a population under 10,000. They were now asked to support the Government in prosecuting the present war and at the same time to sup- port the gallant boys who were laying down their hives at the front for the safety of those at home. -In declaring the tank bank open, the Mayor said he was sure that^ the sum aimed at— £ 100,000-—would not only be realised but would be exceeded (applause). Mr. J. Howell Davies, who was warmly received, said the visit of the tank was an honour to the old town. "Julian" was visiting Carmarthen with a magnificent record. Carmarthen also had a magnifi- cent record, and so had the county which held top place in the United Kingdom for its contribution in War Bonds. He was sure the record both of the town and the county would be maintained that day. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig had told his men to fight with their hacks to the wall. It was for the people at home to provide our heroic soldiers with that wall (hear, hear). And the way to build up the wall was to invest in War Bonds and War Savings Certificates. '.Julian" was not asking them to give their money ag a gift^ but offered them the soundest investmenir in the world. The money was as safe as houses (hear hear). The tank was going to leave Carmarthen with the best record that could be obtained, and the same thing could hold good for the whole county (ap- plause). Brisk business was done throughout the day, and there was a continuous stream of 1 in,-estorn to the tank bank. The Post Office had acquired the use of the council chamber inside the Guildhall, and this and the banks in the town were kept opeii till 9 p.m., the staffs at each place being kept busy at high pressure. In order to meet the convenience of the small investor, as well as the more substantial investor, admirable arrangements had been made at the post office department in the Guild- hall, thanks to the foresight and energy of fr. Wm. Jones, Carmarthen's popular postmaster, whose efforts, seconded by an ■able staff, resulted in IB great volume of business being transacted without a hitch. A glowing tribute to the good work done and the expeditious manner it was carried out was paid by the officials accompanying the tank. When the Mayor, wjho, with Mr J. Howell Davies, hon. secretary of the war savings committee, worked with unremit- ting zeal to attain such a wonderful suc- cess, announced the total to an enthusiastic crowd in Guildhall-square at the close of the day, it was recived with loud cheers.- Speaking from the balcony of the Guild- hall, the Mayor remarked what w&s done in other towns in South Wales was thought to be excellent. Merthyr, a great indus- trial centre, in three days realised £ 12 10s. per head of the population. The sister borough of L/lanelly always boasted ehat it could beat the old town of Carmarthen, but on this occasion it had not (applause). Llanelly in three days raised 214 per head of the population, and it was magnificent that Carmarthen, in one day, shoidd have raised over £ 19 per head. Up to that day, that headed the list for the United Kingdom per head of the population. The Mayor announced that among the chief subscrip- tions were: London City and Midland Bak, £ 50,000;» National Provincial Bank, £ 25,000; London >and Proviivcial Bank. £ 20.000; Lloyds Bank, £ 20,000; Prudential Assurance Company, £ 10,009: Pearl Assur- ance Company, £ 10,000; Sir Owen Philipps, £ 5,000; Western Counties' Association, £ 5,000; Mr. J. T. Danter, £ 1.000; Mr. John Hinds, M.P.. JB500, and the Star Sup- ply Company, 1;500. Mr. J. Howell Davies said the total achieved was very excellent, but it was. nothing to what Carmarthen could yet do. He 'believed that some people had become war savers for the first time that day. He would like everyone in the borough to determine to become regular weekly war savers. On the motion of the Mayor, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. J. Howell Davios for the excellent work he had done, and the dav's pjroceedings concluded with the singing of "God Save the King." At the tank in the afternoon the Mvr- ddin Glee Ladies' Choir, conducted -by Mr. Tudor Jones, sang "Y Cyfaill Goreu" and "Nant a'r Blodeuyn,' and Miss Mair Jones gave a spirited rendering of "Baner ein Gwlad,' and Mis H. J. Jones of "There's Land." During the evening the mixed choir, conductd by Mr. Wm. Jones, sang "Comrades in Arms" and the Soldiers' Chorus." Miss ) Annie Davies rendered "Gwlad y Bryniau." The soloists sang from the top of the tank. The ac- companist was Miss Terry ThomaS. The following list shows what the various towns in South Wales visited by the tank have invested:- £ Merthyr 1,026,661 Llanelly ••• 440,728 Aberavon 354,353 Neath 302,710 Aberdare 260,000 Gorseinon 254,412 Maesteg ••• 246,392 Carmarthen ••• -Pembroke 171.000 TrSSbert Iffl? Porth 87,261 Pontardulais Jbxzy Bridgend 7J.036 Pontypridd ••• Tonypandy ••• ST 8:808 Mountain Ash o'otV Abercynon To*al- £ 4,375,636
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The annual preaching services m connec- tion with the Pontbrenareth, Llandilo, were held on Thursdav of last week The special preacher was the David Price. Swan- sea, who delivered powerful sermons to large audiences..Good collections were made at each sernoe. > 1\