The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LOCAL NEWS. Dance.—A successful dance was held at St David's Church Room on Friday night, when a very pleasant evening was spent. The M.C.'s were Messrs. J. Griffiths and Stanley Evans. Refreshments were pro- vided. Transfer.—At the Borougtt Police Ceurt on Monday, before the _f!ij Ir (AIJ. Wm. Evans and other magistrates, a temporaiy transfer of the license of the Cresselly Arms. King-street, was granted to L\d:a Evans from her husband, William Evans. Evane from her husband, William Evans. Infirmary Ball.—This popular function was held on Monday evening for adults, and Tuesday evening for children, and was a decided success. The iattendanoe on both evenings was large and all spent an enjoy- able time. The funds of the Carmarthen- shire Infirmary will benefit materially. Football.—A very interesting football match took place last Thursday on the Grammar School grounds between the Grammar School XV. and the Presbyterian College XV. The ground was in a good condition, which allowed the school team to play to an advantage. The three-quarter fine had several nne bouts of passing. The match resulted in a victory for the Gram- marians, the score being 15 points nil. The scorers were W. E. Lewis (capt.), S. G. Thomas (vice-capt.), E. B. Waters, V. K. Thomas, and J. L. M. Evans. Promotion—Mr. J. Harrison Evans, St. David's Avenue, Divisional Manager of the Pearl Assurance Company, has been ap- pointed divisional manager for the Swansea. District, and will commence duties there in April. Since his advent to Carmarthen 6 x ago Mr. Evans has made himself very popular in the town and district and his departure will be much regretted. He is a member of the Carmarthenshire Insurance Committee. Soholastic Suocess.-Hearty congratula- tions to Miss Marian Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Holmes, Qua,y-street, who has passed the London Matriculation Examination, her name figuring in the 2nd Examination, her name figuring in the 2nd division pass list. Miss Holmes has studied at the Carmarthen High School and at Redland High School. Belgians' Departure.—The Belgian refu- gees at Rhvdygorse, 23 in number, will be leaving Carmarthen to return to their native leaving Carmarthen to return to their native country, and will sail from Tilbury on 23rd inst. Iriey have resided at Rnydygorse since 6th November, 1914. The hon. sees. •f the Mayor's Belgian Refugee Fund would We obliged if tne officials of the churches and chapels in the town, having any balance in hand from thifi fund, would forward the money to them as soon as possible. Late Mr. F. J. Finglab.-The funeral of Mr. F. J. Finglah, borough surveyor, took place on Thursday, 27th TIlt, at St. Dflvid's Churchyard, Revs. Basil Herbert end J. Jenkins officiating. The high esteem in which the deoeased was held was mani- fested by the large gathering at the funeral, among those present being the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans). the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Brunei White), Head Constable (Mr. W. Howel Evans), and members of the cor- poration. The corporation workmen acted ae bearers. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Finglah (widow); Misses Doly and Evelyn Finglah (daughters), and Mr. and Mrs. Evans, London (sister and brother-in- law). Rev. J. Hughes, Burry Port, Chap- lain to the Forces m France, and Rev. H. Hughes, Trallwng Vicarage, Breconshire, were unable to be present. Among the large number of floral tribues received were: Mayor and Corporation Officials; Staff and Employees; Corporation work- men His Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of St. Peter's Lodge, No. 476; Mansel Lodge, No. 116, of Mark Master Maeane. F--mdral.-The funeral of Mr. William Morris, The Cottage, Neath Abbey, eon of the late Mrs. Jane Morris, 44, Little Water-street, whose sudden death we re- ported last week, took place at St. Jdra's Churchyard, Skewen, on Thursday in last week, and was very largely attended. The Vicar and the two Curates officiated throughout. After the service at the hou.a, the long cortege proceeded to the church, where it was met at the gate by the euv-o plioed choir. A fully choral service was held and which was largely attended. The chief mourners were:—Mrs. Morris (widow), Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, 44 Little Watei-street, Carmarthen (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs. H. Winter, Darlington (niece); Mr. and Mrs Quarterly, Skewen, and Mr. Winter. Many choice flbral tributes were sent. Late Mrs. Carpenter.—At the Cemetery on Sunday afternoon the remams of Mrs. S. J. Carpenter, wife of Mr. C. H. Car- penter, newsagent, King-street, were laid to rest, Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A., officiating. The mourners were:—Mr. C. H. Carpenter (husband), Mr. Arthur C. H. Carpenter (son), Messrs. H. G. Hankinson, Leominster, and A. H. Hankinsin, Wands- worth (brothers); Mr. W. F. Mellues, Lon- don (brother-in-law); and Mr. Cecil Hankin- son, Leominster (nephew). The husband and son desire to thank the many friends for the expressions of sympathy in their sorrow. Late Mr. J. J. Jones.—The funeral of Mr. John James (Meurig) Jones, son of Mr. D. H. Jones, Florida House, The Aven- ue, took place privately on Saturday after- noon at the Cemetery, Revs. E. Basil Her. bert and John Jenkins officiating. The mourners were:—Mr. D. H. Jones (father), Rev. W. Arthur Jones and Air Craftsman D. E. Jones, R.A.F. (brothers), Misses A. M. and M. E. Jones (sisters), Mrs. D. E. Jones (sister-in-law), Miss E. M. Jones, London (aunt) Mr and Mrs. Albert Rees, Water- street (uncle and aunt); Misses Daisy and Rosie Jones. London (cousins). Among the floral tributes was one from the Carmar- then branch, South Wales and Monmouth- shire Division of the Commercial Travel- lers' Association. Funeral.—On Friday the mortal remains of Mrs. Anne Williams, wife of Mr. Thomas WJiWiams, Manorafon, Tanerdy, and for- merly of Parkydelyn Farm, were interred at the Cemetery, the Rev. J. Jenkins, curate of St. Peter's, officiating throughout. The chief mourners were:—Mr. Thomas Wil- liams (husband); Mr. and Mrs. W. Morns, 2, Tabernacle Terrace; Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Davies, Pontardawe; Mr. and Mrs. J. id- ward Davies, Manorafon (sons-in-law and daughters); Mr. and Mrs. Silvanus Wil- liams, Farm Fach, Llangunnor (son and daughter-in-law); Mrs. Davies, Ystrad Vicarage. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were sent. A Pleasant Function. — At the Chuich House on Thursday, 27th ult., was held the annual social in connection with St. John s Church and Sunday School. The children partook of an excellent tea, after whion games were enjoyed. At 7 p.m., the adults sat down to a sumptuous repast, followed by games and dancing. At the invitation of the committee a good number of dis- charged and demobilised sailors and soldiers of St. Peter's parish were present. j During the evening both the children and adults contributed songs, duets, recitations, and a short sketoh. A very pleasant time was spent by all. Mr. Noel Wright was the accompanist for the musical items and dancing. i Town Council.—At a meeting of the Car- marthen Town Council on Wednesday night, Messrs. Caves and Howell Thomas wrote stating they were prepared to take the fairground to be used as a horse re- pository, under a three years' lease, with renewal option at £ 60 a year, together "with tolls at Is. per horse, but they pointed out that the- ground would be useless to them if the three pleasure fairs were allowed to be held there.—The council decided to Mk lor £ 150 a year and tolls, but to waive the right to allow pleasure fairs to be held on the ground.-Tgel Amalgamated Workers' Union wrote applying for a 44 working- hours-week for the corporation workmen who were members of the union. The pre- sent hours of the men were 50 in the winter and 54 in the summer. The matter deferred till the appointment of a new sur- veyor. Presentation.—On Tuesday evening the 25th ult., a large and appreciative audience assembled at Penygraig Congregational Church, when a very enjoyable concert was given on the occasion of presenting Mr. Ben Morgan, Croesyceiliog, with an oil painting photo of himself and a wallet of Treasury Notes, to the value of JE22 12s., in recognition of the faithful service rendered to the church, as musical conductor, for many years. He is a successful competitor and musical adjudicator, and hae on several occasions been the appointed conductor of rehearsals in connection with the singing festival held annually at Lammas-street Congregational Church. The chair was occupied by the pastor. Rev. J. P. Evans. Mr. Tom Lodwick, Cwmfelin, conducted; whilst Miss A. Evans,'Rose Villa, and Miss M. E. Evans, Ffarm, acted aa accom- panists. The presentation on behalf of the church was made by Mrs. Evans, Rose Villa, who referred to the valuable service rendered by Mr. Morgan to the church for many years. Mr. Morgan suitably respon- ded. The following contributed to the programme:—Recitations, Miss L. Lewis, Byrbwll; Miss M. H. Davies, Croesyceiliog; Mr. W. Thomas, Danygraig; solos and pcnillion specially composed for the occa- sion were sung-by Miss M. Evans, Rose Villa: Miss B. Evans, Tyrnest, and Miss H. Evan4 Cincoed; Capt. Stephens, Coedybrain; Mr. T. Williams, Idole School House; Mr. D. Jones, Cincoed; Mr. Tom Lodwick, Cwmfelin; Mr. Iwan Davies, Carmarthen; Mr. Trevor Davies, Bryn- coch; quartette, Mr. D. S. Jones, Carmar- then, and friends. The following gentle- men spoke, testifying to the good and faithful service of Mr. Morgan :-Rev. Geo. Evans, Pensarn; Messrs, Lodwick, Cwm- felin; Griffiths, Llettycaru; Evans, Ffarm; Jones, pibwr Mill; Lewis, Moelfre; Bowen, pellydeg, and Capt. Stephens.. An enjoy- teble concert was terminated with the sing- ing of the National Anthem, the solo being renderpd by Capt. Stephens.

Local Obituary MRS. ELIZABETH THOMAS. Mrs. Uizabeth Thomas, widow of Mr. D. Thomas, Ffynnonddrain, cied at her at 53, Water-street, on Thursday in last week. Deceased was 98 years of age, and is survived by eight children, over a hun- dred grand-children, great-grand-children, and great-great- grand children. The funeral took place at Elim burial ground on Monday, the Rev. D. Griffiths, Talog, officiating throughout. The chief mourners were:—Messrs. Wm. Thomas, Fforestfach; Thos. Thomas, St..Catherine-street, Car- marthen Hy. Thomas, Cross Hands; John Thomas, Weaver's Arms, Carmarthen; Dd. Thomas. Ffynnonddrain Mill. D<. Thomas, Ferryside (sons): Mrs. Anne Williams, Water-street., and Mrs. Evans, Pennard, Swansea (daughters), etc. There were no flowers by request. MR. THOMAS PARRY. We much regret to record the death of Mr. Thomas Parry, younger son of Dr. C. P Parry, J.P., and Mrs. Parry, Castle Hill House, which occurred early on Tuesday morning at the age of 22 years. He had been ailing for six months. Mr. Parry was educated at Christ College, Brecon, and Cardiff University College. He was a rnedicalggtudent at the latter College when war brow* out, and on attaining military age enlisted in the R.A.M.C., with whom he served for two and a half years. Deceased was of a genial disposition and was a prom- isimg student. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents and surviving brother in their sorrow. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Thursday (yesterday) morning, Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A., officiating. Dr. and Mrs. Parry desire to thank the numerous friends who have written letters of. condolence and others for their kind enquiries SARAH JOHNS. One of the oldest members of Tabernacle Baptist Church passed away after a linger- ing iUnees, on Tuesday, in the person of Mrs. Sarah Johns, 36, St. David's-street. Sixty-eight years of age, deceased was a \ery genial old lady and was highly es- teemed by all who knew her, She is sur- vived by seven ohildren, four daughters and three sons, with whom deep svmpathy is felt. The funeral (for men only) takes place on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m., at Tabernacle burial ground. "MRS. CRECRAFT." The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Wednesday, 26th ult., of Isabella Annie Skinner, more familiarly known as "Mrs. Crecraft," whose death occurred at the New Theatre, Glyn Neath, on Sunday, 23rd ult. Deoeased had many friends in Car- marthen and West Wales, whose acquain- tance she made when Crecraft s Cinema toured the principal fairs. Rev. J. Gwynte Jones officiated at the funeral.

Local Weddings CONNELL-LEWIS. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. David's Church on Thursday, the 27th ult., between SergH. David Walfter Ccxnnell, M.S.M., 24th Australian Infantry Batt., eldest son of Mr. and and Mrs. W. S. Connell, Lake Boga, Victoria, Australia (grandson of Mr. Thomas Gravell Evans, and great grandson of the late Mr. Thomas Griffiths of Pentrehydd), and Miss Irene Mary Lewis, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lewis. Glasfryn, St. David's Avenue, and grand-daughter of Mr. D. Warren Lewis, Asheleigh, Wellfield Road. The Rev. B. Davies, M.A., Mcar, offici- ated. Given away by her father, the bride was charmingly attired in a dress of white ninon over satin charmeuse. with bridal veil, and orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of Arum lilies and Nar- cissi. Her sister, Miss Fanny Lewis, at- tended as bridesmaid, and wore a pretty drees of pink crepe de chine with black picture hat, and carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations and narcissi. Pte. Vivian Connell (brother of the bridegroom) was the best man. After the ceremony, the wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's nome, after which Sergt. and Mrs. Connell left for London for the honeymoon. The bridegroom, who is on leave from France, came over from Australia in the early stages of the war. He possesses the 1914 star and has seen four years active service, and nas been wounded. His brother, Pte. Vivian Connell, is also serving m France. JENKTNS— 3RAU N O. A quiet wedding took I -ice -it £ t. Augustus's Church, Mutley, Plymocth. on February 24th, when Mr. Harold Colin Jenkins, Pharmacist, 6 Nott's Square, Car- marthen, was married to Miss Winifred Braund, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Braund, Mutley Plain, Plymouth. The bride, who was becomingly attired, ikndU: given away by her father, while she was attended as bridesmaids by her sister, Miss Florence Braund, and Miss Gladys Jenkins (sister of the bridegroom). Mr. George Braund, the bride's brother, acted as best man. The Rev. R. D. Chapman, vicar, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins spent their honeymoon in London. JONES-HARRIES At the Registry Office on Saturday, Mr. David John Jones, son of the late Mr. J. S. Jones, and of Mrs. M Jones, Reservoir Cottage, Tanerdy, Carmarthen, was married to Miss Maggie Harries, daughter of Mrs. Harries, Caxton Place, Abergwili, who was attended by her sister, Miss S. Harries, Mr. Lewis Harries, brother of the bride, was the beet man.

Ferryside Doctor's Protest In a case in which Samuel Evans, Bristol House, Llansaint,. summoned David Pow- iell Tanlan Road, llansaint, for alleged assault, Dr. L. Williams, Ferrysidt, who was subpoenaed to give evidence as to com- plainant's condition, said he desired to enter his protest against being called to give evi- dence "in such a paltry case when so many people who suffered from severe illness re- quired attention." Medical men should not be called to'court unless the matter was a serious one. I have cases of serious illness to attend to and here have I been in court since twelve o'clock, and it is now 3 p.m. I think it is a perfect scandal that medical men should be called to give emidence in cases of this sort, especially in such a time of stress and strain as at the present. I protest in the greatest vehemence at being called here to-day. I would suggest to the magistrates that before they give their signature to a sub-poena for a medical man to attend court they should ascertain whether the case is a serious one, and one that would justify calling the doctor." The Acting Chairman (Major Hugnes — quite agree with you. It is certainly very undesirable that medical men should be called here unless there is a sufficient reason for so doing. Dr. Williams—Thank you, sir. I have made my protest. The case was then proceeded with. Mr. H. Brunei White appeared for complainant and Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones for defendant. According to the evidence it appeared that a meeting m connection with the acquisition of small holdings was held at Llansaint on 18th ult. The meeting, said complainant, broke up in disorder, and ultimately the lights went out (laughter). Evans said that Powell quaralled with him and assaulted him. Dr. Williams deposed to having seen com- plainant on the 19th ult. Evans had a swel- ling on the bridge of the nose and also had what was commonly known as two "black eyes." There were 'two punctured wounds on each side of the face. The injuries were consistent with a fall on the floor or against a door. The defence was a total denial of the charge, several witnesses being called to prove that no assault had taken place. The Bench dismissed the case. For having allowed three horses and a goat to stray on the highway at Llanstephan Amos Price, travelling hawker, was on the evidence of P.C. Dd. Davies fined £1.

ALLTWALIS. The annual ploughing match was held at the above place on Thursday in last week, in a field kindy lent by Mr. John Jones, Alltwalis Farm. Owing to the rough weather in the morning, no competitors turned up for the extra ohampion alass. Awards:—Second Champion: 1st, Mr. Hovvells, Glynadda. First Class: 1st, Mr. Rees Evans, Ffosman, Llanpumpsaint; 2, Mr. D. Thomas, Coedllanau; 3, Mr. D. Jones, Llwyncalenig. Farmer's Class: 1, Mr. D. Evans, Penllwydood; 2, Mr. D. Evans, Alltwalis Farm. Special prizes, best back: Mr. Rees Evans, Ffosman. Scrap: Mr. Rees Evans. Furrow: Mr. Rees Evans. Off Side: Mr. Rees Evans. Best pair of horses: Mr. Rees Evans. Best mare: Mr. Rees Evans. Harness: Mr. Lloyd. Coed- llanau. Best cob: Mr James, Alltwalis. Best roadster: Mr. Lloyd, Coedllanau. Best collier: Mr. Evans, Penllwydood. The judges were Ploughingi: Mr. Daniel Davies, D.C.. Gwtfrcwm, Maes-,(ripau; horses: Mr. Evan Jones, Gors, Rhydargae- au; harness: Mr. T. Barrett, Glynwalis. •Secretary. Mr. B. W. Evans, Byrgwm. Treasurer, Mr. T. Thomas, Clynglas. Time- keeper, Mr. T. Davies, Llwynwallter.

Carmarthen County Petty j Sessions ADJOURNED LICENSING SESSIONS. The adjourned Licensing Sessions for the Carmarthen County Petty 'Sessional Di- vision were held at the Shire Hall, Carmar- then, on Saturday, before Mr. F. Dudley Williams-Drummond, Hafodneddyn (pre- siding); Rev. R. H. Jones, Llangendeirne; Major Hughes, Middleton Hall, and Messrs. L. Puxley, Llethrllestri; J. Ll. Thomas, Ferryside; W. Thomas, Treeoh and Wm. Brazell, Llanarthney. Consideration of the license of the Smith's Arms, Voelgastell, was deferred for a month owing to the illness of P.C. T. Roberts. Supt. J. E. Jones objected to the renewal of the licenses of the Railway Hotel, Mariner's Inn, Ferryside, and Penybank Inn, near Llansaint, on the ground of re- dundancy. He said that having regard to the population of Ferryside, he was of opinion that three licensed houses—there are at present six, though the Pelican Inn would be compensated in a few months— would be ample to supply the needs of the inhabitants and visitors. In the case of the Penybank Inn, Supt. Jones said it was a small cottage with no accommodation, and there was not too much room for the family—five in number. The license of the Railway Inn had been held by the same family for 100 years. P.C. D. J. Davies, cross-examined by Mr. Martin Richards, solicitor, Llanelly who, with Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones and Mr. H. Brunei White, solicitors, Carmarthen, repTeentedthe interested parties respec- tively, said that people coming from the Railway Station would have to run the gauntlet of a public-house. Mr. Martin Richards—What do you mean by that?—A man who is inclined to drink cannot leave the station without coming into contact with a public house. Mr. Richards—You do not suggest that licensees are standing at the door to solicit customers?—Oh, no. Mr. Richards said the police seemed to be more ambitious with regard to a reduction al Ferryside than any part of the coupty. He held five houses were not too many. The Bench renewed the license of the Railway Inn and referred those of the Mariners and Penybank to the compensation authority.

Future of the Y.M.C.A. CARMARTHEN CONFERENCE'S DECISION. A conference under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A. was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday evening when the Rev. Gwilvm Davies, M.A., Abergavenny, of the Welsh National Union of Y.M.C.A.'s gave an ad- dress. on The Place of the Y.M.C.A. in the future religious and social life of Carmarthen and Wales." The Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) piesided. The Rev. Gwilym Davies said that the Y.M.C.A. had done splendid work during the war; in fact the British Army without a Y.M.C.A. to-day was impossible. It had proved itself to be a splendid organisation in war time, for it had met the soldiers in their hour of need. How was it goincr t, help our men to live in the future? It was necessary to have a centre in the town where young men could be trained. It should be an intellectual centre as well' as a social centre, and one where men of all creeds and from various social strata could gather and discuss things and learn to live with one another. In his opinion a Y.M.C.A. was just the place for such a centre, and if carried out, there would, in ten years time, be a splendid change for the better in the social life of the town. This centre should start with a boys' club, so that boys from 13 to 18 years would be reached. Such clubs were in existence in many towns in Wales, and were doing splendidly. A special effort should be made to get hold of those young boys who nobody cared for and who were too poor to belong to any Sunday school or other movement. By doing so and by training young lads as they should be trained, they would, by the time they were 18 years of age, be most valuable members of the community. It was most important that the young boys should be taken in hand at an early age, and a boys' club associated with the Y.M.C.A. would be an ideal thing for such work. Over all Europe there was spreading a fog of atheism and agnosticism. The leaders of Russia were naiked agnostics; they boasted of and revelled in it, and the same thing was true of Germany and Austria and the "ame thing was more or less true of the public life of Italy and France. In this country, we would soon be faced with the same thing*. The sacred fire might be burning here now, but there would be the same temptation for us as that which over- came these countries. They sho i-d realise that the nation that was going o save the world was the one that spiritualised its demooraev. In the great undertaking the Y.M.C.A. would take an important place in gripping our manhood and winning them for Jesus Christ. lie hoped that it could be said of Wales—a small people, but a great nation (applause). The Rev. W. D. Rowlands said that the churches hitherto had neglected the social life of their young people, and that that had been their weakness. There were good people in their churches who stood in awe if the ministers tried to introduce anything that made brighter the social life of their young people. Mr. Frank S. Higman, of the National Council for Wales, Cardiff, said that it was now that the work done by the Y.M.C.A. was really being recognised although it had been going on for many years before the war. He had already received 120 applica- tions for Y.M.C.A. centres in Wales, many of which wished to take the form of War Memorials for the benefit of the young people. If it was the wish of the towns- people, the present Y.M.C.A. could be made into a permanent Y.M.C.A. It could be made into a very attractive place for young men: a place where talents of all kinds oould be developed and where men of all classes could gather together and discuss things It could be made more attractive than any public house in the town. He was of the opinion that a great deal of the time of ministers was taken up with little ae- tivities during the week. They attended to a multitude of small things which left them very little time to prepare for the pulpit. Tf the young people gathered in one centre, such as a Y.M.C.A., a few could guide them so that t!he ministers could be released for their higher and purely spiritual work, and the pulpit of Wales would be a greater power than ever. He heartily thanked the ladies and gentlemen on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. for the splendid way they had carripd on thplr work during the past. On the mobon of Mr. H. E. B. Richards. seconded by the Rev. W. D. Rowlands, it was decided to take steps to convert the Carmarthen building now used as a "hut" for soldiers into a permanent YM.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. Institution, and appeal for public support. )

The c-ountv nominations for the parish of Llanrlilo Talvbont, are Mr. Albert Morean, farmer, Gorseinon, and Mr. David Jeffrey Wfllinms. miner, Pontardtulais. For the Cnrmirthenshire side they are Mr. John White find.), Black Horse Hotel; John Pnrry Jones (Lab.), miner, Tycroes; D. Evans (Tnd.), Frongelli, Pontardulais. The Pontardulais and District Agricultural IShow is to be revived this year, and will be held on Aucrnst Bnnk Holiday. The President is Mr. John White, Black Horse, Mr. W. A. Williams, ironmonger, is the I secretarv. Mr. George Henry Gale. of the Vlkl(i Farm, Pembrev. Carmarthenshire, *hn died 10th January last, left estate rslue 91,141, trrofls, with net person J y 4i213.

Llandilo Police Court POLICE OBJECTIONS TO LICENSES. Saturday, March I.-Mr. L. N. Powell, Carregcennen (in the chair); Capt. H. philipps, Tregeyb; Mr. Evan Jones, Manoravon; Mr. J. Picton, Truscoed; Mr. John Richards, Glanrhyd; Mr. Hy. Jones- Thomas, Llanfynydd; and Mr. W. Hopkin, Epworth House. Consideration was given to public-house licenses, the renewal of which had been de- ferred at the annual sessions in view of police objections. The Bench now re- newed the license of the White Horse pub- lic-house on conditon that two doors be closed and certain repairs carried out. The undertaking, said the D.C.C. Evans, had been furnished in writing. In respect of the Three Tuns public- house, Mr. Hugh Williams appeared for I the owner and occupier, and the Magis- trates renewed the license. The license of the Tynewydd Inn (for which Mr. T. C. Hurley appeared) was also renewed.—Mr. Hurley applied for a full transfer of the license of the Cawdor's Arms to Miss Clar- risa, and also a renewal The Bench gran- ted both. The Deputy Chief Constable asked that the license of the Rose and Crown public- house be referred for compensation on the ground of redundancy and structural un- suitability. P.S. J. Thomas stated that within a hundred yards there were five other licensed premises. It was an old house, with thatched roof, and in poor repair. It was well conducted by the pre- sent licensee (Mrs. E. Gwillim). Mr. Hy. Thompson and Mr. Hugh Williams (for the licensed victuallers and the owner respec- tively} appealed for a renewal, pointinir ) out the hardship to the licensee if deprived of the license, and to the fact that it was an old-estirblished house, and a* favourite resort of the townspeople-The Bench de- cided by a majority to renew the license, subject to structural repairs being carried out to the satisfaction of the police. Objections were also heard to the re- newal of the license of the George and Dragon publio-hoiue on the grounds of re- dundanc-y and unsuitability; the Olde Gin Shop ,same grounds); the New Inn (re- dundancy and bad conduct); and to the Nag's Had (redundancy and bad conduct). Mr. Hy. Thompson represented the licen- sees, and Mr. T. C. Hurley the owners. After hearings which lasted till late in the afternoon, the Bench decided to refer the New Inn, George .and Dragon, nnd the Olde Gin Shop for compensation. They re- newed the license of the Nag's Head public- house. An application was made by Mr. G. Jones, chemist and druggist, of Rhosmaen- street, Llandilo, for a wine license. Mr. J. C. Edmunds, solicitor for_ the applicant, ponted out the serious handicap which the absence of a license imposed upon Mr. Jones in the carrying out of his business, as medicated wines were in constant de- .nand. Oppositon was offered by Mr. Hy. Tr lTijison, Swansea, on behalf of several licensed victuallers. The applicant gave undertaking to sel) no other than med) cated wines, and upon that the Bench d the licanML Wm. Geo. Smith, Quay-street, Llandilo, was charged with the theft of a whippet dog value £ 2, property of Sidney Davies, Norton-road, Penygroes. The defence was a denial, and the Bench found there was not ;ufficient -rrnd for a conviction.

CROSS HANDS. St. David's Day was celegrated by the holding of an eisteddfod at the Public Hall, in aid of the Reception Funds of the Sailors and Soldiers. The adjudicators were:- Music, Mr. D. T. Jones, F.T.S.C., Fern- dale; literary. Mr. S. Gwyneufryn Davies, Cwmcoch; drawing ,Mr. D. M. Jenkins, Llechyfedach School: accompanist, Mr. A. T. Bowen, Cross Hands; chairman of oom- mitte, Mr. Wm. Vaughan; treasurer, Mr. D. Lang; secretary, Mr. Rhys James, Cefneithin. Awards :—Champion solo: Mrs. Nicholas, Penygroes. Soprano solo: Mrs. Lang, Cross Hands Tenor solo: Mr Evan Rees, Gorslas. Bass solo: Mr. Ben. Davies, Gorslas. Girls solo, under 16: i, Tillie Evans, Cross Hands; 2, Margt. J. Rees, do. Boys' solo, under 16: Jim Daniels. Girls' 6olo, under 12: 1, Doris Lloyd Cefneithin; 2, Sophia Jenkins, Pen- twyn.' Boys' solo, under 12: llhe Davies, Cefneithin. Solo for children under 8: 1, Gwenno Lang and Aneurin Rees, Cross Hands; 2, Darowain Evans, Cwmmawr. Recitation (children): 1, Grace Rowe, Cwm- gwili; 2, Leslie Collins, do. Essay on St.. David's Day: Divided between Evelyn James, Tumble; Annie Emanuel Caer- bryn, and "Mabon." Stanzas: Rhydfab Rees Hendre, and "Cantor y Canghau. Englyn: "Ar y Traeth." Handwriting: Evelyn James, Tumble. Map of Wales: "Annie." Story: Willie Davies, Cefn- eithin, and Aneurin Rees, Cross Hands. Impromptu speech: Sergt. J. R. Davies, Tumble. Class concerts were held at Llechyfedach School on Thursday and Friday to cele- brate St. David's Day. Folk songs. Welsh airs, and patriotic recitations were given. At the infant classes at the Public Hall, Cross Hands, a programme of action songs, Welsh airs, nursery rhymes, recitations and tableaux were gone through. A large number of the parents were present. Mr. Victor Griffiths, late pastor of Pen- twyn C.M. Church, has just removed to his new charge, the Welch Methodist Church at Newport, Pem. He passed the Syn- odical Examination of the Denomination last year. He will be ordained to the full work of the ministry next month at Aber- ystwyrh. He was coached in some subjects by the Rev. J. B. Thomas, headmaster of the Old College School, Carmarthen. LLANGUNNOR. A successful tea and entertainment took place at Login School in connection with the Llangunnor Church Sunday School on Thursday, Feb. 27th. The tea, kinliv pro- vided by Mr. and Mrs. Prosser. Bryr- derwen, was all that could be desird and much enjoyed by all. Assisting 't. i p Prosser at the tables were seen Mis Prosser, Derwydd; Miss Phillips, Green- hill; Mrs. Kinsman, Arfryn; Mrs. Davies The Office. While the tables were being cleared and the room arranged for the entertainment, each child was presented by Mr. Prosser with an orange. An excellent programme was afterwards gone through, the chief features of which were action songs in costume rendered by the 'u'.dre'i who had been carefully trained by Miss Kinsman and Mr. George Morgan. Also appropriate penillion singing, amusing reci- tations, and songs were rendered. The chair was taken by Mr. Prosser, who. i*t> the conclusion of the entertainment, thanked all who had taken part. The Vicar (Rev. J. Jenkins) also thanked &11 those who had assisted him in making the oonoert such a success. Mention should be made of those who rendered valuable assistance in other ways:—Mrs. Mora's. Bolahaul; Mr. Morris, Tygwyn; Mr. George Davies, Tynewydd; Mr. Ruttley, The Star, and Mr. Gwilym Jones, Queen's Cottage.

NEWMARKET THOROUGHBRED HORSE SHOW. We are pleased to see that Messrs. J. F. Rees and W. V. Howell Thomas were very successful at the above show, winning two King's Premiums with their well-known stallions, "Sysonby," and "Sanglamore." We understand that these two horses have now each won five King's Premiums. We hear that "Sanglamore" will travel Car- marthenshire and Cardiganshire this coming season.

Travelling Milk Commission CONSUMERS' INTUJESTS NOT REPRESENTED. STRONG PROTEST BY CARMARTHEN COMMITTEE. The Carmarthen Borough Food Com- mittee met on Monday evening, Ald. John Lewis J.P., presiding, when a letter was read from the Secretary of the Travelling Milk Commission in reply to the Com- mittee's protest against the Commission sitting at Cardiff this week stating that pieparations for the inquiry had practically been completed when the Committee's res- olution was received, and it was impossible to alter the arrangements. The Executive Officer (Mr. H. Brunei White) also read a letter from the Division- al Commissioner (Mr. R. J. Rhys) stating that the witnesses from Carmarthen who were to be examined at the Commission were:—Messrs. Ll. Griffiths, Tanylan, I Ferryside; D. Hinds, Cwnin and W. Harries, Dryslwynfawr, Llanarthney. Mr. White added that he had written the Com- missioner asking that the case for the con- sumer should be presented by Mr. David Roderick, Carmarthen (who had been ap- pointed by a Conference of Carmarthen- shire Food Committees), but no reply had been received. On the motion of Mr. Dd. Roderick, seconded by Mr. Dd. Williams, a resolution was passed strongly protesting against the attitude of the Divisional Com- missioner in not replying to the Commit- tee's request that one of its members should give evidence before the Milk Commission, thereby preventing Food Control Com- mittees from presenting the consumers point of view. The Committee called upon the Ministry of Food to hold a full inquiry into the matter before the retail price was fixed.—Mr. W. J. Martin proposed, and Mr. John Jenkins seconded, and it was decided to ask the Food Control Committees in the county to support the above resolutisni.

.00 Butter Dodges DISCLOSURES AT RURAL FOOD COMMITTEE. Allegations that certain farmers and pro- ducers are charging 3s. and 3s. 6d. per lb. for butter, thus exceeding the maximum of 2s. 6d., were made at Carmarthen Rural Food Committee on Saturday. Mr. W. Weeks, Lianstephan, referred to the scarcity of butter, and said there were farmers who sold all their milk and bought butter from other farmers, thus depriving the poor man of his supply. There were farmers getting as much as 3s. and 3s. 6d. per lb., but he could not mention names. Mrs. Phillips, C'onwil, agreed, and said the method ad- opted was to charge the maximum and Fomething extra for "sparing" the butter to the consumer. Mr. J. Thomas, Gorslas: Yes, that's the dodge. The Chairman (Mr. D. W. Stephens) said information should be given to the food inspector. There was but very little butter at the farms. Mrs. Phillips: Oh, yes there is. They are send- ing 30 lbs. to 40 lbs. away. A resolution was passed suggesting to the Food Controller that a subsidised supply of milk be provided at the maximum price of 4d. per quart for widows and orphans of fallen soldiers, dependents of them serving in the Army, and aged paupers and old age pensioners. Mr. J. Thomas. Gorslas, thought strong action should be taken in order to lower the price of rftilk all round. Even with the high. price milk was being adulterated in I thobcounty, and; so long as magistrates failed to impose heavy fines on offenders it would not be stoppod. A fine of JE5 was nothing to a farmer these days.

——— Transport for Farmers LLANDII .O^LAMPETER RAILWAY SCHEME. At Pumpsaint, Carmarthenshire, on Thursday of last week, the Carmarthenshire Road Transport Committee held an inquiry with regard to the question of transport tfacilities between Llandilo and Lampeter. Messrs. E. T. Griffiths, Glanyrannell Park; T. P. Jones and W. Powell Rees, Llanelly; and W. Price Wiliams, Carmarthen, the secretary, represented the committee, and there were also present over 100 representa- tives of local bodies and various interests in the district. Mr. E. T. Griffiths, who presided, said that in the matter of tran- sport facilities that wide area was very much behind the times. He expressed the opinion that the needs of the district could only be met by a light r&ilway. The views of the representatives of the various bodies were unanimously in favour of a railway rather than an alternative motor transport ser- vice. Emphasis was laid on the difficulties of the farming and the trading community in the areas owing to the lack of railway facilities. The construction of a railway would lead to the development of the agri- cultural industry and the mines-lead, cop- per, and gold—in the district. The inquiry was closed.

—— Llanginning Inquest At the adjourned inquest conducted by Mr Thomas Walters, a tihree-weeksi-old il- legitimate child, born at Cheltenham and died at Penrhiw, Llanginning, where it had been taken out to nurse, the mother, Mrs. Lilian Rudman, of Cheltenham, said she was a married woman, and her husband was on foreign service. The child of which Mr. Stephen Walters, of Whitland, was the father, was very weak at birth and very small. She took the child to Penrhiw, as r stated by Stephen Walters, but had no in- tention if getting it nursed at Llanelly, where she had visited friends. Dr. Hulton, of Cheltenham, saw the child on the 10th inst., and, said it did not thrive at all and recommencled a change of food. Dr. Phil- lips, St. Clears, who had conducted a post- mortem examination, said the child was ill-nourished and wasted. It weighed 5 lbs. b oz., whereas the average weight was 8 lb. There were no marks of violence. The organs were healthy and there was partly di- gested food in the stomach. The cause of ceath, in his opinion, was exhaustion. A verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned, and no blame was attached to anyone.

LLANLLWNI. The annual report of the Diocesan in spection of the Llanllwni School came to hand on the 26 ult., and taking into con- sideration the long period the school had been closed during the year owing to the prevalence of influenza, the result obtained was highly satisfactory, and reflects great credit on the staff. The general report runs as follows:—"The abnormal conditions under which work had to be carried on in the school during the year were not with- out their effect upon the religious instruc- tion. It was not to be expected that the usual high standard could be attained; still on the whole, the results were very satis- factory. The syllabus had been largely covered in each group and the tone of the teaching was all that could be desired. Three bishop's certificates and fourteen cer- tificates of merit were obtained. The re- cipients were: -Nan Bowen, Sarah E. Gibby, David Henry Jones (bishop's), Ernest Evans Williams, Margaret A. Jones, Mar- garet A. Davies, Sarah A. Davies, Megan Jones, Nan Jones, Eluned Thomas, Maggie Evans, Susie Harries, Lee Williams, Bessie Lloyd, Llewellyn Davies, Dd. James. Saun- ders-Evans, John Trevor Davies.

———— The Rev. Wm. Hawker Hughes, senior fellow and estates bursar of Jeams College, who reecntly died iuddenly in London, was a former rector of LlandissuL

St. David's Day Celebrations Arrangements for the celebrations of St. David's Day in Carmarthen were,. as usual, undertaken by the local Cynaaro- dorion. In addition to the concert on $t. David's Eve, a children's eisteddfod wao held at Lammas-street Scholroom on Thurs- day evening in last week, this being an innovation which proved very successful. There was a fair gathering at the children's eisteddfod, and the various competitions aroused much interest. Aid. John Lewis, J.P. (President of the Cymmrodorion Society), presided. The adjudicators were: —Singing, Mr. D. C. Evans, M.Sc., school- master, St Clears; recitations, "Hywel Myrddin"; essays, Rev. Crwys Williams. The prizes were* ae follows:-Solo under 12: 1, Carwen Williams, Peniel, Richmond- terrace; 2, Vera Lorraine. Pontyberem. Solo, under 16: 1, Sallie Thomas, Brechta; 2. divided between Glyn Lewis. King- street, and Nanno Jones, pentre Cottages. Solo, under 18: 1, Sallie Thomas; 2 Nanno Jones. Recitation, under 10: 1, Gwyneth Lewis, Rosedale, Richmond-terrace; 2, Irene Thomas, Parcmain-street. Recita- tion, under 14: 1, Morfa Jones, Water- etreet; 2, Elsie Jones. Brechfa. Recita- tion, under 18: 1, Elsie Jones; 2, Morfa Jones. Party of eight: "Young Musi- cians." Party of 12: "Johnstown Min- strels." The prize for the essay on "En- wogion Si Gaerfyrddin" was awarded to Miss Frances Jones, Union-street. The Misses Olwen Hopkms and May Davies were the accompanists. On Friday evening, a well-attended meet- ing was held at the Guildhall, over which Aid. John Lewis again presided. He was supported by the Rev. Crwys Williams, the guest of the evening, and Mr. Henry Howell, J.P. The Rev. Crwys Williams, in an interesting address on the life and example of Tom Ellis, the Welsh National- ist, who rose to be a Government Whip in the nineties, said Ellis was the product of the political and education renaissance of the thirties and seventies. Ardent patriot as he was, he was not blind to his country's faults, but was unsparing in his criticism of Wales' defects and shortcomings. In fact some of the best speeches he ever de- livered contained a good deal of admoni- tions addressed to his compatriots, which became a benefactor of his race and a sin- cere reformer. He was a seer and an idealist, but also combined the gifts of a :praetioal Reformer. His work for Welsh education was great, and Wales had not yet fully reaped of the fruits of his in this direction. The usilportion of the evening Mas arranged by Mr. William Jones, and those who contributed to the programme were:—Solos, Mr. Jack Thomas and Mr. W. J. Williams, who have re- cently been demobilised after service in France, and Mr. Bryn Jones: duetts, Messrs. Tom Davies and Bryn Jones, and. Miss Gwen Jones and Mr. Bryn Jones; selections by the Cymmrodorion Mixed Choir and Ladies' Choir; recitations, "Hywel Myrddin" and Miss Elsie Jones, Brechfa, both of whom were encored. The accompanist was Mr. Lloyd Harries. The Festival of St. David was celebrated at St. John's Church on Sunday. Holy Communion was administered at the morn- ing service. In the evening an appropriate sermon was delivered to a large congrega- tion by Rev. John Phillips, B.A., vicar of Llanddarog. The choir gave an excellent rendering of the anthem, "Pwy yw y hai hyn?" (Stainer), and suitable hymns were heartily sung.

.t Carmarthen War Pensions Committee At the Carmarthen War Pensions Com- mittee on Monday evening, Ald. John Lewis, J.P., presiding, Mr. Harrison Evans reported that a discharged soldier, who wanted to commence a business as a fruiterer, had purchased, a horse at a sale in Llandilo for £25. The Committee had already recommended the man for a grant of J626 from the King's Fund. Mr. Evans asked whether they could apply for a fur- ther grant of 215 in order that the man could buy a oart and harness. Ald. H. E. B. Richards said that appli- cants should state the amount they re- quired in their initial application, Instead of applying a second time. Mr. Dd. Williams (King-street) said they could recommend grants up to j6150. He was out for one-man businesses instead of making combines. Mr. Tom Davies said the Committee were partly to blame. Discharged men were under the impression that they could not have more than JE25. The Committee ought to satisfy themselves whether the amount asked for was sufficient. Mr. W. Dunn Williams said he did not think the Committee could be blamed. Ap- plicants should ask the Committee for a sufficient amount in the first instance. It was not the busi- ness of the Committee to force people to take £ 50, when they asked for £ 25. The matter was deferred for enquiries to be made as to how the discharged soldier was going to secure his stock-in-trade. On the motion of Mr. Dd. Williams (Pen- llwyn Park), it was decided to recommend a discharged soldier for a grant of JB50 to enable him to purchase a horse and cart in order to convey the mails from the G.p.O. to the Railway Station. ENLISTED AT 24; DISCHARGED AT 57! "He gave his age on enlistment at 24 years and was discharged at the age of 57 years." remarked Mr. David Williams (King-street), when reporting on a case of a discharged soldier who had applied for a grant to purchase a fishing boat and net for trawling in the estuary. "He was the first man to enlist from the Quay," added Mr. Williams. Mr. J. Harrison Evans—He was is the Army rather a long time (laughter). Mr. Williams moved that a grant of £ 25 be recommended, but the Committee deci- ded to postpone the matter pending en- quiries into a detailed account of the actual sum needed.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS, The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Monday, Maroh 10th, at Treleoh, and on Fridayv.Maroh 14th, at Moelfre Cross Roads each day at 11 ajo. The Neuaddiawr Foxhounds will meet on Monday,-March 10th, at Hafod Cross Roads, and on Thursday, March 13th, at "Cribyn; each day at 11 a.m.

(Continued from Jast column). road. He arrested defendant at 3 p.m. on the 27th February in company with P .8. Daniel Davies, St. Clears, at Ffynnonwen, Treleoh. After cautioning and reading over tiie charge to hec. she J waf not at Newcastle Emlyn on Jan. 22nd. i have plenty of witnesses to prove it. Witness wrote out his notes at the time, and he asked accused if she wished to sign his notebook. Her husband said xfyou were not at Newcastle-Emlyn on Jan. 22nd, sign it." She said "I was not there," and then she signed his notebook. She was then conveyed to Carmarthen. Accused anid she did not have a shawl and a cap on the day the oonstable met her on the road between Trelech and New- castle-Emlyn, but the same hat as she bad OIRSatDarnel Davies corroborated P.G. Lewis's evidence as to the arrest of the ac- cused. She was committed for trial at the next Assizes, bail being allowed. Accused—I am willing to be put m; l have not done it at all.

Alleged Forgery at Newcastle- Emlyn TRELECH TIMBER FELLER'S WIFE COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES. At a special sitting of the Ceamarthen County Police Court on Friday last, before Ald. H E, Blagdon Richards. Carmarthen, a charge of having uttered a cheque for JB6, knowing the same to have been forged. was preferred against Rachel Davie*, Ffynnonwen, Trelech, by Supt. J. Ä Jones. J Mr. T. Howell Davies, solicitor, Car- ) marthen, who appeared for the prosecution, I said that the accused went to the branch cf Lloyds Bank at Newcastle-Emlvn on. Jan. 22nd, and presented a cheque for 5 pu: I ported to have been signed by David Geo. Bowen, Alltyrodyn, farmer and timber contractor, and endorsed by John Evans, Blaen-nant, Cilrhedyn. The latter, getber with John Rees Davies, husband of the abused, were employed as timber fellers by Mr. D. Geo. Bowen, who wae in the habit of paying them by cheque. Accused, who was undefended, pleaded not guilty. David Geo. Bowen, Alltyrodyn, Trelech, said that on January 22nd, he called at Ffynnonwen, and saw the accused who told witness that she wanted to go to New castle-Emlyn that day. On 27th January, he received his bank book from the New- castle-Emlyn branch of Lloyds Bank and noticed that JB5 was debited to him in the name of John Evans and dated 22nd -January. Witness called at Ffynnonwen on February 12th, and asked accused ii 6he knew anything about the cheque for :£5 drawn in the name of John Evans. Ac- cused looked for the bank book whial., her husband possessed, but could not find it. Witness often visited Ffynnonwen. Accused denied having told Bowen that she wanted to go to Newcastle-Emlyn that day, and he replied that she had tola him so herself. John Islwyn Paton Jones, clerk at Lloyds Bank, Newcastle-Emlyn, stated that on January 22nd he was in charge of the bank from 12 to 1 o'clock, the manager being at the Trelech Agency. The accused oame into the bank and presented the cheque (produced) which was purported to have been signed by David Bowen and endorsed by John Evans. He asked accused who she was, and she replied that she was the wife of John Evans, the endorser of the oheque, and, on the strength of that, wit- ness cashed the cheque. No writing was done in his presence. Accused then left the bank and witness saw her again about 2 a.m. that day coming up by the Grammar School and she was going towards the Llan- dyssul Road. Witness next saw the accused os the road between Trelech and New- castle-Emlyn. H the manager dO the bank, and P.C. Lewis, Mydrim, were driving in a motor-oar at the time. They were going towardf Newcastle-Emlyn, end accused was going in the opposite direc tion. Witness recognised her as the woman for whom he had cubed the :£5 at Nev castle-Emlvn on Jan. 22nd, and he told the polioe constable so. The car was stopped, and he and P.C. Lewis got out and spoke to the woman, who had a shawl on her head. At the request of the constable. accused took the shawl off, and witness told the constable that she was the woman for Vhom he had cashed the cheque in ques- tion. Accused told him that she had not been in Newcastle-Emlvn for years. P.C. Lewis then cautioned her, and W she replied that she knew nothing of the affair. He (witness) was quite certain that accused was the person for whom he cashed the cheque. The cheque was taken from the cheque book of J. R. Davies, husband of the ac- oused, and in that book there were three counterfoils missing. Cross-examined by accused-How do you know I was with you at the bank?—Bf cause I am sure of it. What time do you say I was with you?- About 1 o'clock. .Accused—I have witnesses to say where I was at 12.40 and 1.15 p.m. that day. Witness replied that he was certain she wasot the bank about 1 o'clock. Accused—I wa& cc* ?t. i\ £ *^ue-Eralyr. that day although I am continually there. Accused—You hesitated before you said that I was the woman who had cashed that cheque? Witness-I said that you were the woman without any hesitation at all. Mr. Blagdon Richards-l cannot under- stand any bank cashing cheques like that, I must confess. By Mr. Howell Davies—I was not the cashier of the bank, but only relieving &t the time. yrhoe. James Jones, Pensarnau Arms, Newcastle-Emlyn, solicitor's managing clerk, said that he knew accused. He had seen her at Newcastle-Emlyn on Tues- day or W ednesday of the week ending 25th January. He saw her at the Emlyn Bakery when he was there for lunch. She told him that she was going past hie home, ■which was on the Llandyssul Road, that day. Mrs. Mary Walters, wife of J. Walters, Pentrecagal, Newcastle-Emlyn, stated that she had known the accused for many years. She saw her on Wednesday, Jan. 22nd. etweeii 2 and 3 p.m.. on the road, and she (accused) told her that she was going to her old home. Accused was a native of the dis- trict. Miss Sarah Walters, Pentrecagal Shop, corroborated the last witness's evidence. The accused admitted having spoken to the last two witnesses. John Evans, Blaennant, Cilrhedyn, tim- ber feller, employed by David Geo. Bowen, Alltyrodyn, said that he was paid by cheque. It was not his signature that was on the back of the cheque produced, and the cheque had not been in his hand at all until that day. He knew nothing about it. Esther Hannah Evans, wife of John Evans, stated that she was not at New- castle-Emlyn on Jan. 22nd last. She had not been to the bank that day. She had not been in Newcastle-Emlyn for six years. P.C. Lewis Lewis, Mydrim, said that in consequence of what he had been told, he called at Ffynnonwen on Feb. 13th about 2 p.m. Defendant's husband was not in then, and he called again on the 16th ult., about 8 p.m. Defendant was in the house, and he (witness) asked her where her hus- band was. She replied that he was at Glyn- coch, Trelech. Witness asked her, "Have you found the missing cheques:" I She re- plied. "No, I have not," and added, "I have not done it; I am innocent. The banker knows me too well. I could not do it." Witness then left the house, and on returning later the same evening, ne found that the husband wae also present He heard accused's husband telling her, "Mind you, William Blaennant is saying that you have done it." She said, "If William Blaennant, is saying it, I'll make him pay for it, and if the banker will say that I have done it, I will shoot him, and if you, Mr. Lewis, will say I have done it, I will shoot you too." Witness then left the house. The next time he saw the accused was on Feb. 19th, when he and the mana- ger of Lloyds Bank, Newcastle-Emlyn, and Islwyn Jones were riding in a car between Treleoh and Newcastle-Emlyn. She was coming towards them on the road, and :t was about 4 p.m. She had a shawl and a cap with flaps on her head. Owing to what was told hun by Islwyn Jones, witness stopped the oar, and he and Islwyn Jones got out, and spoke to the accused. She removed her shawl and cap at the request of the witness,, whereupon Islwyn J'ones said, "You are the woman that I oaahed the cheque for on Jan. 22nd last at our bank at Newcastle-Emlyn." She replied, "How can you say I am the woman? h- lwyn Jones replied, "I am positive of it. She said to Jones, "You are making a great istake, and yon will never got any luck for saying: that I am the woman." Islwyn Jones in reply said, "I am certain you are the woman. Witness then cautioned and charged her with having on Jan. 22nd at Lloyds Bank, Newcastle-Emlyn, feloniously uttered a forged dooument with intent to defraud-a cheque of £ 5—purporting to be signed by David Geo. Bowen, Alltyrodyn. Accused said, "I have not done it. I have not been to Newcastle-Emlyn for years." The cheque book (produced) was han- ded to him by John Rees Davies, husband of defendant, about 2.30 p.m., on tht 13th ult. Witness said that Islwyn Jones had not hesitated in identifying accused on the I (ConMnued at foot of preceding column).