The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

ABERGWILI. The Rev. P. J. Harries presided over a meeting of the Abergwili Conservative and Unionist Association, which was held at the National Schools, Abergwili, on Thursday evening, June 26th. Mr. T. F. James. Unionist agent, spoka on the Representation of the People Act, dealing with the Franchise which, he said, was very wide. He clearly defined the nualifieations for men and women voters.

Day by Day FRIDAY. The internal news from Germany grows more serious daily. Hamburg is reported to be in the hands of the mob, who have liberated all prisoners. Street fighting with the Government troops has resulted in many deaths. General von Lettow-Yorbeck is on his way, with a strong force, to restore order. In Berlin, where rumours of a general strike are current, the situation is not much better, the confusion of opinions caused by the controversy over the I signing of the Treaty being made the excuse for rowdiness in many quarters. So weak is the police and military control that shops are being plundered and outrages of all sorts committed by bands of robbers in broad daylight. Food riots are spreading throughout the country. From Polish official circles Reuter learns that the atti- tude of the Germans on their frontier is very menacing, while their factories la Upper Silesia are working at high pressure. To all appearance, both sides are feverishly preparing for war. It is estimated that Germany has con- centrated' on the borders of Prussian Poland an army of 150,000 men, fully equipped. From Amsterdam it is reported that General Macken- sen, who has 10,000 German troops with him, has taken command of the Hungarian forces operat- ing in Poland.Marshal Jolfre was received at Buckingham Palace by the King, who bestowed on him the Order of Merit. Afterwards he lunched with their Majesties.—The Government again appeals against premature Peace celebra- tions. pointing out the desirability of the na- tional rejoicings being "organised simultaneously and kept within reasonable bounds." SATURDAY. The stories of the escape of the ex-Crown Prince of Germany from Wieringen prove to be false. Official news from The Hague shows that he is still on the islan,l in the Zuyder Zee.- Omcial denial is given by Germany to the state- ment that, while officially opposing war against Poland, the Government will unofficially support it with all its strength. General Hoffmann has been dismissed for his recent injudicious mani- festo. Nevertheless, Poland, according to our Warsaw Correspondent, remains in a state of great excitement and uneasiness.—Our Paris Correspondent understands that a provisional agreement has been signed between Viscount Milner and the Belgian representative settling the demarcation of German East Africa.—The Committee appointed to inquire into the validity of the certificate of nationalisation held by Mr. Philip de Laszlo. the well-known Hungarian por- trait painter, has decided to report in favour of the certificate being continued. He was acquit- ted of any conduct justifying its withdrawal.— An important "strike" of oil has been made at Ironville, East Derbyshire.—Promises to sub- scribe to the "Victory" Loan were given in Trafalgar-square to the amount of fifteen mil- lions. Among the appointments made by the Com- mittee of the North Wales Counties Training College at Bangor are:—Mr. T. H. Evans, M.A., of Llandebie. Carmarthenshire, lecturer in his- tory; and Miss M. Lewis Davies. Llangranog, appointed house mistress of the college hostels in Upper Bangor. Miss Davies served in the Q.M.A.A.C. Inquiries in Carmarthen go to show that the recent rains have wrought a great improvement in tho onnrtitmn nf thp nrODS. A COOd deal of the hay already cut is thin. but it is expected that the average will turn out satisfactorily. Corn crops are backward, but appear more pro- mising. The rain, however, has not been suffi- cient to satisfy farmers, who are greatly con- cerned about the root crops, which have been handicapped considerably by the drought. MONDAY. The Treaty of Peace was duly signed, in the Galerie des Glaces, Versailles, on Saturday after- noon. five years to the day since the assaslna- tion at Sarajevo, which served as Germany's pretext for the World War. China did not sign as a protest against the Shantung decision. From Versailles Mr. Lloyd George at once despatched a special messenger by aeroplane to the King in London, informing his Majesty of the signing and offering heartfelt congratula- tions on behalf of the Empire's Plenipoten- tiaries. News of the signing was received with genuine relief all the world over, and rejoic- ings were universal. In Paris and London parti- cularly enthusiasm was unbounded, its sponta- neous informality being perhaps its most notable feature.—It is reported frcnn Paris that The Four have requested the Dutch Government to keep a close watch on the ex-Kaiser and ex- Crown Prince.—According to Reuter's Berlin Correspondent, Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg has requested the Entente Powers to let the pro- jected proceedings against the ex-Kaiser be direc- ted against himself instead, since. as former German Chancellor, he takes sole responsibility for the political acts of Wilhelm II. during his period of office. Widespread gratification was caused at Manor- dilo by the news of the remarkable success of Mr. Thomas Williams, Church House, Manor- dilo, in securing first prize in the poultry sec- tion of the Royal Show with his Anconas. Mr. Williams bred and reared his own exhibits. TUESDAY. On making his appearance in the House of Commons, fresh from Versailles, Mr. Lloyd George was greeted by all parties with extra- ordinary enthusiasm, and the National Anthem was sung, everyone in the House standing, with a single exception. In reply to the congratula- tions of the members, the Prime Minister said the Peace signed on Saturday was the most com- prehensive and far-reaching Treaty ever con- cluded. and one which might alter the whole character of the affairs of the world, and give a new turn to the destinies of mankind. Mr. Lloyd George announced—as already stated in the "Morning Post"—that he would make a detailed statement to the House respecting the Treaty on Thursday.—When the Peace Treaty comes before the United States Senate an amend- ment will be moved, says our Washington Cor- respondent, to the etfect that Ireland be recog- nised as a free, independent, and sovereign nation. News of this move, which is supposed to originate with the Republicans, has caused something like consternation among the Presi- dent's supporters. The Republicans, adds our Correspondent, are prepared to pay practically any price for Irish support.—Little, if any en- thusiasm, says a Rome correspondent, has been caused in Italy by the signing of the Peace Treaty, which, in the words of the "Tribuna," solves British and French, problems and leaves Italy's unsolved. The "Messaggero" describes Italy as still waiting for justice.—From to-day the much-debated liquor prohibition Law comes into force throughout the United States which is to be "dry" until further notice. In New York and elsewhere violation is threatened in order that the <ju. ution may he tested in the Courts.—Sir Jame3 Buchanan has bought at auction the log of the Victory," Nelson's flag- ship at Trafalgar, and intends to present it to the nation.—A verdict of manslaughter was re- turned at the inquest at Epsom against the six Canadian soldiers committed for trial at Bow- street on Saturday in connection with the de&th of Station-Sergeant Green. Stanley Morgan, butcher, charged at Tenby with selling to Mrs. Rowlands, of Dinas Powis, as a visitor to Tenby, a shoulder of iamb at a price in excess of the price allowed by the Meat Prices Order, was fined £ 10 and costs. A riot occurred at Pembroke Dock last even- ing, several officers and men being seriouslv injured during a free fight between the forces of the Welsh Regiment and the Duke of Wel- lington's Regiment. Shortly after 9.30 men be- longing to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment left camp and met a number of Welshmen 'n the main street oft Pembroke Dock, where a dis- turbance took placet. Stones were tlirovn, and a civilian named Forward received a I ,I wund. Two officers were badly wounded, and it was □ until eleven o'clock that the men belong'ng to both regiments were persuaded to return to their respective camps. A fashionable wedding took place at the pic- turesque village of Felinfoel, near Llanellv, yes- terday, the bride being Miss Gladys OIwen Evans, youngest daughter of Lieutenant-colonel- surgeon E. Evans and Mrs. Evans, Goring-road, Liatielly, and the bridegroom Lieutenant James Wedge Buckley, M.C., second son of the late *r. W. T. liiekley. J.P.. D.L., and of Mrs. Buckley. Penyfai. The bridegroom, who gained the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery at Bourlon Wood, holds a commission in the Cold- stream Guards, and has seen two years' service in France, where he was twice wounded. The Ammanford Gas Company have deposited their new Bill in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons, which, subject to the con- sent of the Standing Orders Committees of both Houses, will be introduced, although out of time. The preamble recites that the Amman- ford Gas Company was incorporated by Parlia- ment in 1909, and in the following session Parlia- ment incorporated the Garnant Gas Company ment in 1909, and in the following session Parlia- ment incorporated the Garnant Gas Company to supply gas in parishes which adjoin the area supplied by the Ammanford Gas Company. The Garnant Company have now agreed to sell their undertaking to the Ammanford Company, and it would be to the advantage of the consumers within the areas of the two companies that the sale and purchase should be confirmed. The Bill, therefore, asks Parliament to confirm a scheduled agreement, dated the 13th of May last, under which the Garnant Company agree to sell their undertaking as on the 30th of Sep- tember, lulu. The consideration is to be the exchange of shares "in the proportion of L120 in the shares of the Ammanford Company for every 9100 of the shares of the Garnant Com- pany," and, in addition, the Ammanford Com- pany will pay to each shareholder of the Gar- nant Company "a bonus of 10s. "for each share: surrendered by him." The Bill also proposes to empower the company to raise L,12,000 addi- tional ordinary 10 per cent. capital. or addi- tional 7 per cent. preference capital, and to borrow on mortgage any sum not exceeding an amount equal to one-half of the paid-up capital of the company. Provision is also made in the Bill to extend the area of supply so as to in- clude the hamlet of Loughor, Carmarthenshire, and to raise the maximum price, per 1,000 cubic feet, from 4s. 3d. to 6s. WEDNESDAY. Mr. Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that the date of the official celebra- tion of Peace has been fixed for Saturday. the 19th inst. There will be a Naval and Military parade in London, in which American troops will take part. On Sunday Services of Thanksgiving will be held in all the churches. The King and Queen and Members of the Houses of Parliament will go to St. Paul's.—It is pointed out by our Paris Correspondent that Peace will become operative when it has been formally ratified by the Governments of Germany and three of the Allied Powers. These will, he thinks, be Great Britain, France, and Japan, time and other ob- stacles t'xcluding the United States and Italy. Expert opinion thus inclines to the belief that the Treaty cannot really come into operation for several weeks.—A Paris Correspondent, referring to the Conventions between Great Britain, France, and the United States, observes that no alliance has yet been ratified. All that has so far been obtained is a provisional undertaking on the part of England and America that they will intervene in the event of France being at- tacked by Germany.—A fresh strike on the tram- ways and railways broke out in Berlin yester- day. It is thought to be engineered by Com- munists financed by the Hungarian Soviet Government. Many arrests have been made, and the Cabinet is taking measures to deal with violence. A state of siege has been declared in Dusseldorf, and much unrest prevails in other centres. At the Pembrokeshire Midsummer Quarter Sessions aHaverfordwest on Tuesday, Viscount St. David's' presiding in the absence of the chairman (Sir Charles E. G. Philipps. Bart.), a vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs. Pugh- Evans, of Carmarthen, the sister of the late Dr. Henry Owen, of Poyston, Haverfordwest, vice- chairman of the Quarter Sessions. Mr. Marlay Samson was appointed vice-chairman of the court in succession to Dr. Owen. In returning thanks, Mr. Marlay Samson said that by a strange coincidence it was 25 years ago that day that at that court he held his first brief. Mr. Henry Allen was then chairman, and he liked to look back on the encouragement that most genial man gave him. No one had more to do with the success or the recent Methodist Assembly at Bethlehem, Treorchy, than Mr. T. J. Davies, who filled the position of secretary with conspicuous success. Mr. Davies, who has been secretary of the church for thirty years, a deacon for twenty years. and is one of the best-known deacons in the Corph, is a native of Newcastle-Emlyn. The North Glamorgan Congregational Asso- ciation meeting at Soar, Aberdare, on Tuesday, the Rev. T. B. Matthews, Penderyn, presiding, adopted a resolution submitted by Mr. Isaac Edwards, Merthyr, recommending the Churches to increase ministerial salaries to twice the amount paid in 1913; that salaries should be placed on a fixed basis, and that contributions for this purpose should be made every Sunday at each place of worship. It was decided to call conferences of deacons and laymen leaders or the various churches in the district with a view to giving effect to the resolution. Another conference between the represents. t'ves of the teachers and the duei,i )n com- mittee was held at Pembroke on Tuesday over the question of teachers' salaries. The d us- sion lasted some eight hours, with the result that an agreement was come to. It was re- solved to re-open the schools on Monday next. The strike has lasted some three months, and during that time there have been several public meetings and much controversy locally. At the annual meeting of the West Wales Free Church Federation held on Tuesday, at Swansea, Rev. W. D. Rowlands, Carmarthen, presiding, Mr. Cook Davies was appointed chairman for the coming year.

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NEW QUAY. Lieut. J. E. Jones, R.N.R., Bronwylfa, is now home on leave prior to being demobilised. In the list of Birthday Honours awarded by the King appears the name of Capt. David Owen Davies, Kiaora, Park-street, whom his Majesty has been pleased to appoint a member of the most excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E. Military Division) for valuable services rendered in connection with the war. Capt. Davies is the son of Capt. John Davies, Fronwig. He was given a commission as lieutenant in the Inland Water Transport some time after the outbreak of hostilities and saw service in the East. He was then transferred to the Royal Engineers, given a captaincy and appointedx to the command of one of H.M. train ferry plying between England and France, a position of im- mense responsibility and one to which he was the only Welshman who rose. On different occa- sions the ship was inspected by President Poin- care and the Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George. This distinction was some time ago awarded to Lieut. Jenkin Jenkins, Craig-y-mor. We inadvertently emitted to mention the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Davies. Dolau Inn, which took place some time ago. Burial was made at Maenygroes graveyard. Deep sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. The dcat!¡ took place on Saturday, June 2]st f M >s Ma-y Davies, Belle Vue. Jnt" n '¡, on Monday evening of last week at Ma.; jy-jroes, the Monday evening of last week at Maenygroes, the Rev. W. Griffiths officiating. Miss Davies was well known and respected locally, she having for several years kept a little confectioner's shop on the New-road. The news of the signing of the peace terms was not received here by any public demonstra- tion of joy as it was in some places. It is true that a few flags were hung out, but the majority did not show such enthusiasm as was shown when news of the signing of the Armistice was received. It is understood that on Sunday next united thanksgiving prayer meetings will be held at the Bethel Baptist Chapel in the morn- ing and at the Towyn Congregational Chapel in the afternoon. In the evening an address on "Peace" will be given at the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel. Arrangements are also being made to hold a grand tea party and concert to celebrate such an epoch-making event. The general opinion is that there is a larger number of visitors in the town than has been at corresponding times in previous years. The Rev. E. C. Davies, pastor of Saron Welsh Congregational Church, Ynyshir, Rhondda, a native of Xew Quay, has been presented by the church with an illuminated address and a sub- stantial cheque in recognition of his 25 years' service as pastor. Mrs. Davies was presented with a silver tea and coffee service.

LLANSADWRN. A public meeting in connection with the pro- posed memorial for fallen heroes was held last Monday at the Council School. It was unani- mously carried to erect a memorial, and a suit- able site has been selected, adjoining the Parish; Churchyard. The cost has been estimated at about JE300. Should these few lines meet the eye of "old Llansadwrnites" who have left the parish, perhaps this kindly hint for a generous subscription will not be ignored. The committee and the parish in general would welcome the donations, and subscriptions would he acknow- I ledged either by the treasurer, Councillor T. Joites-Davies, Bryndyfan, or by the secretary, Mr. James Rees, Gwalia House.

LLANSTEPHAN. A Parish Meeting was convened on Friday evening, 2ith ult., under the auspices of the Parish Council, to consider what steps to take to celeb ate the peace. It took about half-an- hour to decide as it was an easy matter to solve. In addition to the chairman and clerk of the Parish Council, three ratepayers atten- ded, and after thirty minutes' waiting, the "Big Five" came to the conclusion there was nothing doing, only to suggest that peace be signalised by everyone smoking a packet of "fags" at his own expense. Mr. T. F. James. Unionist agent for the Car- marthen Parliamentary Division, attended a meeting at the National School on Monday evening, 30th inst. Major T. H. Dowdeswell, J.P., The Cottage, presiding. Mr. James deli- vered a lucid address upon the recent changes in the electoral qualifications, and dealt with the various intricacies of the present Act affect- ing every class of elector. The register was revised and some claims received, and any member of the party desirous of making a claim or desiring any further information should apply to the local secretary. Mr. Glanmor Williams and family have ar. rived at Penstar House for a holiday, after an absence of eight years. Mr. Williams is one of the best-known and respected of old Llanstephan boys. He left for Sheffield about twenty years ago. Previous to this he had taken a very active part in the uplifting of the moral and religious welfare of the village. One of the founders of the Brass Band, Reading Room and Library, conductor of the Male Voice Party, all now long defunct, with no prospect of resurrec- tion. Over twenty years ago his male voice party were victors at nearly all local eistedd- fodau, a fine record betajTftiade by The Crusa- ders," a test piece much in vogue in those days, which are now looked back upon with such sweet memories, not thinking then of the lean and useless years which were to follow. Pity a few men of Mr. Williams' progressive and active qualities do not exist to-day; they might be able to wake us all from that deep sonorous sleep into which we all seem to have fallen. Needless to say, Mr. Williams' numerous friends are very pleased to see him so well after his sojourn in the county of broad acres, and to find his genial spirit and cheery smile as bright as ever.' The signing of peace has brought renewed pros- perity to the village. Daily has a number of Sunday schools and choirs and congregations visited, reminding us of pre-war times, but with the difference that motors have now entirely II replaced the old-time brakes and Bland's covered wagons which were such a picturesque part of those trips of olden days. By the way, what are these ugly rumours about the charges for boiling water on the Green? Take care, Twm 'Barels was here the other day. He is. watching you. A society par states that according to present arrangenwts, General Botha and Mrs. Botha, their son, Capt. Leonis Botha, and his wife, are in Llanstephan Castle since last Wednesday. Of course, they are on their way home in the steamer of that name, comprising one of the famous Castle Line of vessels, of which Sir Owen Philipps, K.C.M.G., M.P., is chairman, and now owner of the romantic ruins of the original Llanstephan Castle overlooking Carmar- then Bay.

LLANARTHNEY. A meeting of LIanarthney Parish Council was held at Porthyrhyd last Monday evening, Mr. Thomas Davies, Tyrefail, presiding. It was de- cided on the motion of Mr. Wm. Williams, and seconded by Mr. J. A. Davies, to write to the Carmarthen R.D. Council to ask for particulars concerning the rates for the current half-year.— Mr. H. Samways proposed that the names of all the soldiers from the parish of Llanarthney, who have fallen in the great war, with as much particulars as can be ascertained, be recorded in the minute book of the Parish Council. Mr. G. Mainwaring seconded, and the motion was carried by 7 votes to 3.—A report was given of the actions of Glantowy Footbridge Committee. and that Carmarthen R.D. Council had promised a grant of t:20 towards the expense.—Mr. D. J. Roderick moved that steps be taken to get better representation on the Carmarthen R.D. Council. He considered that through increased population and assessments one member could The claimed for Llanarthney North and two for Llanarthney South Ward. The motion was car- ried unanimously.—A similar resolution was pro- posed by Mr. John A. Davies in regard to the County Council. It was claimed that Llanarth- ney should have a member of its own on the County Council instead of one between Llan- ddarog and Llanarthney parishes as at present. A motion to that effect was unanimously carried. —It was decided to grant an increase of X20 per annum in the salary of the parish clerk and assistant overseer.

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Honour to Lampeter Heroes. VICTORY DINNER. On Friday evening, the 24h June, the Lam- peter Chamber of Trade honoured a second batch of Service men from the borough by giving them a first-class dinner in the fine old hall of St. David's College. Mr. Chas. Evans, J.P., presided, and about one hundred and twenty sat down to enjoy an excellent repast. The catering mas in the most able hands of Mr. W. Davies, the College manciple, and the kitchen staff, and no praise is too much to bestow on them for the splendid things provided and for all the pre- paration and arrangements made. Dining done with, the toast list was tackled. The president proposed the health of His Majesty the King in a short but very appropriate speech. Professor Richards followed and gave the toast of The Forces," coupling with it the names of Major Harford, Lieut. E. W. Davies, Lieut. B. E. Hughes, Lieut. Williams, R.N.R., Lieut. Jones, I.W.T., and Flight-Sergt. Parker. The Professor said :It gives me great pleasure to ask you to drink the health of the Navy, the Army and Air Force of our Empire. With all due feelings of respect to our King, to the College Boara, and to the Chamber of Trade, the subject en- trusted to me is the most important, for where would His Majesty be but for the Forces? Where would the College Board be if there were no "sky-pilots"? And, although our gastrono- mical gratitude to the Chamber of Trade is deep, where would that body be but for our gallant defenders? Unfortunately, Major Harford and Lieut. Jones were unable to be present, but the others whose names were coupled with the toast responded. Lieut. W. Davies said: "The Forces of the Crown hate done marvellously well in this war, every man. from the shortest to the tallent, has done his very best bit. My experience in the fighting line in France has taught me to be a believer in "hats oil to short men." Think of the late Lord Roberts, Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, and our great Lloyd George; they could not boast of many inches." Lieut. B. E. Hughes wished to thank Prof. Richards warmly for his remarks. Lieut. T. Lloyd Williams. R.X.U., said it was a happy idea of the Chamber of Trade to give this dinner, and they had given it at an oppor- tune time-within a few hours, we trust, of the signing of peace and the termination of the war. Flight-Sergt. Parker responded on behalf of the Air Force. Rev. D. T. Alban: "The toast entrusted to me is Absent Friends.' We should be lacking in what is right and fitting if we omitted to- night to think of the comrades who are not with us. We rejoice with the boys who have re- turned and with their parents. But there are some who are still away and in thinking of them let us hope that they all will soon be back. In speaking of absent friends,' with sorrow we think of those that we can never welcome back. They answered the call and laid down their lives. Do not let us think of them with pity. Rather, they are to be envied. They laid down their lives for their friends—the divinest sacri- fice they could make. I am glad that a monu- ment is to be erected to their memory, and 1 hope all will help to make it a worthy one. Gentlemen, Absent Friends '—good luck to all who are away and a speedy return." The toast was honoured in silence. The next toast on the list was The College Board." Mr. D. J. Bowen in proposing it said: "The committee to which was entrusted the duty of making arrangements for to-night's dinner was fortuuate in getting the College Board to gnlht the use of the College Hall for the purpose. Thanks were specially due to Mr. Davies, the Manciple, and his efficient staff for undertaking the catering. Everything was pre- pared for us, and we came here as guests. The cheering having subsided, Dr. Wade re- sponded on behalf of the College Board. The Rev. Evdn Evans in proposing The Chamber of Trade" said: "Members of the Chamber of Trade had a hard struggle at home here. Assistants had to go, and to carry on became difficult. Jumble sales fleeced trades- people considerably, and there were other ways people considerably, and there were other ways in which they suffered. However, we are on the eve of peace between nations and peace at home also, I trust." Mr. Timothy Richard, responding, said: The Chamber of Trade has not yet attained the first anniversary of its birthday, but it is a lively and precocious child. The Chamber aims at making Lampeter a great centre. It wants a railway to Llandilo, a telephone service to Llan- wrda, better postal facilities, and a post office that will be the head office of the district. Lam- peter is a collegiate town and an assize town;, most County Council meetings are held here and our post office is under that of the village of Llandyssul!! Mr. C. S. Smith, also responding, received a great ovation. The President then invited all to come to the ictoria Hall, where a musical and dramatic entertainment, organised by Mr. William Lewis, Arfryn, would immediately commence. The Mayor (Aid. Evan Evans) presided at the Victoria Hall, which was full to overflowing, and delivered a short introductory speech. The programme was an unusually good one, interest- ing and varied. The singers who took part .ve:e Misses May Nesta Jones, Eunice Davies, Lewis (White Hall), and Messrs. W. R. Lloyd, MaeVn- ley Davies, Bertie Lloyd. Gwilym Davies, S.D.C.S., Wentworth Megicks, and W. Lews. The accompanists were Messrs. Bodyjombe and Megicks. and right well did they (arry jut. their duties, and excellently did all the «rigors per- form. A special feature of the entertainment was the farce, "A Quiet Family," -plendidly performed by Messrs. W. R. Llovd, V.'illif.m Lewis, L. M. Whitworth. Ernald f.twis, and Misses Sarah Davies, < arolitit- M- r;;an, Susie Oliver, and Alice Emms. I hose i inD;V>nt M judge said that the acting was perfect. Afjtr the farce came coffee and biscuits for service men and artistes, and then presentation of medals. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. Davies. the manciple, and his staff for the ex- cellent catering, and to Mr. William Lewis for organising the concert.

The Welsh Nonconformists of Llandilo Lr.\e decided to hold Peace Thanksgiving Services on Wednesday and Thursday next.

LLANDYSSUL. The following four churches-St. Tysgul, St. David's, St. John's, and St. Ffraid's—held their Choral and Sunday School Festival at the Parish Church on Wednesday in last week. The morning service was intoned by Mr. Evan Davies. lay-reader, and an address given by the Rev. E. L. Hamer, vicar of Llanegwad. Miss S. Evans, Capel Dewi, presided at the organ. Ia tlia afternoon the four Sunday schools connec- ted with the above churches were catechised by the Rev. D. Bonner Jenkins, Llangeler. The children gave a very, sweet rendition of "Sychu I grau (Mr. J. Roberts). The evening service v, i intoned by Mr. E. Davies, and an able s raon was preached by Rev. E. L. Hamer. X ;s Edith Evans. Brynawel, presided at the or -an. The singing throughout was of a very high order. On Monday in last week the death took place at the Military Hospital, Cardiff, of Pte. David Tom Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Jones, Cottage, Horeb, at the age of 21. Deceased had joined the colours when he was barely 17, and had spent three birthdays in France. His body was conveyed home by train on the Thurs- day following and the interment took place on Friday at Capel-y-Cwm (W.). Llanwenog. The officiating ministers were: At the house, Rev. E. J. Davies, B.A., Bangor Teifi, Rev. Tom Davies, Horeb (C.). The Rev. E. O. Jenkins, Llwynrhydowen (owing to the indisposition of the Rev. T. A. Thomas, Graig, where the de- ceased was a faithful member), delivered a most impressive sermon on the occasion, and at the graveside the Revs. Williams, Rhydygwin, and John Davies, Tanycoed, New Court. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Jones (parents); Lizzie Jones and R. Williams (sisters); and others. A large number of floral tributes were sent. The funeral of the late Mr. John Davies. Vfos- ysgoh Farm, whose death was reported last week, took place at Carmel on Friday last. The officiating ministers were: At the house, the Kev. T. Madoc Jones (vicar) and Mr. E. Davies, lay reader, and at Carmel Chapel and grave- side the Rev. E. O. Jenkins, in the absence through illness of the Rev. T. A. Thomas. Special services were held at Penuel Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday last, when the lady preacher (Sister Elsie, of Aberayron) preached powerful sermons to crowded congregations. Mr. T. Jones, Troedyrhwch Stud Farm, was awarded 2Qd prize at the Cardiff Roval Show in the cob class, with his stallion, ""Llwynog-v- duffryn." The joyous news that the Peace Treaty had been signed reached here a little before i\ on Saturday evening, and the peal of bells from the Church Tower rang out the glad tidings. Ex-Sergt. Jim Jones, The Telephone Exchange, has been appointed a member of the Local Sub- Committee (Naval and Military War Pensions &c.. Act). On Monday last a meeting representative of all denominations of the place was held at the Seion vestry, Mr. Tom Jones, Emporium, in the chair. The object of the meeting was to decide on a scheme to celebrate peace. It was re- solved to devote one whole day for the lioidin" of sports, and a public tea and a evening each for the molding of a grand concert, and united meetings of a religious character of thanks- givng It was decided to decline with thanks the offer of a captured German machine-gun offered by the War Office. The death took place on Monday, June 30th, of Mrs. Hannah Evans, wife of Mr. James Evans, Pleasant A lew, after a long illness, at the age of Co. The interment took place at Penybont burial ground on the Thursday following. De- ceased leaves a husband and seven children-- loss6 S°nS and f°Ur <1aughters—to mourn their Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, Carmarthen, con- ducted a sale of cattle at the Wilkes Head Mart on luesdav, July 1st. Only 6 fat cows were graded, as this was the only number required. Ilurty-four fat sheep were graded. Cows and calves sold up to t43. Store cattle up to Fort), calves were sold at prices up to t6 12s. 6(1. On Tuesday last Mr. S. Glyn Jones, M.A His Majesty s Inspector of Schools, addressed public meetings at the Wilkes Head Mart in the after nocn and at the National School in the cvemnj. r. T. Ihomas, solicitor, was in the chair.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. Hus monthly {x,tcy sessions w^re held -it tin: Court House on Thursday ->f -la->t week before Lieut. Lev.es and Dr. D. G. Ll^d Mr. Ihomas Jones, chairman of the Town Cou^,l and Mr- Hon?; Davies, chairman .lua' district Council were dulv Hivorn in as ex-officio justices.—Benjamin Joms, school attendance officer, Llangelr-r charged Fdwin Jones, Lhvvndu, Cilrhedyn' for uefflectmg to send his three children to school, and a fine of 10s. in respect of <veh child was .imposed.—John Ihomas yones, lux-k Cottage, Newcastle-Emlyn, was L similar amount for negioctJi)er to send his child, Margaret, to school.-David .•ones Graig :11a, Newcastle-Emlvn, wa.s a co .hjned IDs. for a similar offence nj respect °f his child Elsie.-Samuel Jon P., 1 cnralltgillo Cenarth, for a like offence, as only ordered to pay the costs. 1 he nev, s that tjlw: peace terms had been signed was received about ,'vc o. clock on Saturday afternoon ast. ihere was but very little ex- citement, and very few flags and bunting were displayed. The town band, however turned out and paraded the streets followed by a crowd of children, and the church bolls were rung merrily. Tho townspeople by a crowd of children, and the church bolls were rung merrily. The townspeople v. eie quite as half-hearted on armistice day. Why? Messrs. J. D. Jones and Son offered for sale at the Emlvn Arms Hotel a freehold field known as Parkpenfai, near th" village of Capel Ivan, in the parish of Cilrhedyn, 2 acres in extent, and was sold t-o the tenant for E185. A meeting of the Tivyside Agricultural Show Committee was held at the Emlyn Arms Hotel on Friday hist, presided over by Lieut. W. Lewes, Llysnewydd. It vas decided to hold this year's show on Autrust 29th at the Emlyn Arms field, and seheduies are in course of preparation. Lieut Lewes was appointed president, Messrs John Lewis. B. E., D. Evans, 'I"" 1'. T' T i erigein, VI". j^ioyd, and Col. h ltzwilliams vice-presidents: Mr. T. M. Jones, London Joint City and Midand Bank, treasurer; iand Me'sr.rs. William Rees, Kmlyn Anns Hotel, and E. Rees, Pengclli, hon. sees. The monthly meeting of the Town Coun- cil was held at the Reading Room on Tus- day of last week, presided over by Mr. Thomas Jones. TO There were also present Mrs Hubert Williams, Messrs. Tom Lloyd ?). E. Davies, J. P. Jones S. G. Elias, and Henry Davies.—An application was received from the British Petroleum Company to store 3,000 gallons c<f petroleum on pre- mises in Castle-street was adjourned to makl; certain enquiries.—A letter was re- ceive?! from the County Council stating that the steam-roller and tar sprayer could r.ot be lent at the present time, as it was in use in another district.—Two applica- tions were received for the post of sanitary i'l^pector and suiVeyor. viz. Mr. W. L. Michael, Newcastle-Emlyn, and Mr. Rees Davies, Velindre. The appointment was deferred until a full attendance o|f the member si. Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, auctioneers. Carmarthen, conducted the weekly mart. A good number of fat beasts and sheep were graded and allocated. A good supply of store cattle was offered, but prices were down almost to the pre-war average; year- lings from £10 to £ 13; and two-year-olds j from £ 14 to E13; cows with calves at foot sold very well at fair prices, f*om JB29 to £ 40; and heifers with calves from JS24 to E3P. Fat calves from E2 10s. to JB4, and rearing calves from JB1 10s. to £ 2; weaners werc, also down in prices, and. sold from 92 10s. to £ 3 5s. according to age. Un Wednesday of last week, Messrs. J Thomas Jones and Sona held their second sale of horses at Newcastle-Emlyn, and there was a very large nnmber of entries and a good attendance of buyers. The prices showed a considerable drop, although a few good quality cart horses fetched high prices.

Make a Success ¡ of your Loan Campaign r jjra I invite you and the people of this country I j to crown their effort by one more great success, so as to establish on a firm basis the credit of the State on which all our prosperity su depends." J C4.'GJI'V Let your subscription to the Victory Loan be your personal share in that crowning Local Effort. Lend your money. Use your influence. Do your utmost to make the Loan Campaign a triumphant success. In Victory Loan you have a British Government investment offered you on terms which you are never likely to get again. Loan, the ideal security for I Whether you choose Funding permanent investment, or Vic- tory Bonds, with the special attraction of the Annual Draw- ings for repayment with a Cash Bonus, or War Savings Certifi- cates with their guaranteed increase in value and the right of getting your money back at any time, your investment will be equally safe and profitable both to yourself and to the Nation. And this investmt?nt will not only increase your o ivn resources; it will help to stimulate trade, to create employment, and to lower the cost of living. The money you invest in Victory Loan will be the very life-blood of National Prosperity. j Llanybyfhcr Rural District War j Savings Committee. § VICTORY LOAN WEEK Jlllf 5th to 12th, 1919. ¡ Our i rave Soldiers and Sailors have done their work. Peace I is signed, and now it is our duty as civilians to finish the job S by saving every penny we can afford, and investing it in the i Victory Loan to help the Government to carry out its pro- | gramme, and benefit ourselves as well. Go to your bank and | i ask your Manager what he will lend you to increase your 8 i investment in Victory Loan. g J All Particulars can be obtained from I The DISTRICT SECRETARY, | Landre, Llanybyther. Buy Victory Loan r- .œI. CARMARTHEN PEACE CELEBRATIONS. If you want to celebrate Victory and Peace wisely and well | | Victory Loan B 1 I J B and Savings Certificates. tn Prepare for Thanksgiving Victory Week, July 5th to 12th. Carmarthen's Quota, £ 100,000. Now we are Safe, let us be Sound. in. w.-mi»gniuAMJi»Miiiiiifc.j _1!1ti ill. In I M !■> hi IMIFi\ I lil llliflTTITH 7H1— imillM I— KIDWELLY Victory Loan Campaign JULY 7th-12th. The Citizens of the Ancient and Loyal Borough are asked to make a. supreme last effort to assist their Country by Buying Victory Bonds, Fund- ing Loan and War Savings Certificates. Eclipse your magmiicient effort of last year, when you invested over 951,000 in one week. JOIIN MORGAN, Mayor, D. O. JONES, Hon. Sec., Kid welly War Savings Committee. (1445-10 -.7

I- LLANDILO. The wedding took place on Tuesday in last week. at the Davies Memorial Hall, Llandilo, by the Rev. n. P. Roberts. M.A., B.D. (pastor), of Mr. George Frederick Davies, of Penybryn, Thomas-street, Llandilo, and Frances Annie Davies. late of 32, New-road. Llandilo. The bride was given away-by her uncle, Mr. John Young Davies, of Commerce House, George Hill, Llandilo, and was attended by her sister and niece. Mrs. and Miss Davies, of Llangennech. She was neatly attired in a white crepe-de-chene dress and hat trimmed with georgette to match, There was a large number of friends of both parties in attendance. Later in the (lay the happy couple motored to Tenby, where the honeymoon will be spent. The preaching services held at St. Paul's Wesleyan Chapel, Llandilo, were well attended. The special preachers were the Bevs. Richard .Tones, of Port Dinorwic, North Wales, and Richard Morgan, Swansea. Mrs. Hopkins, Dirle- ton-terrace, Liandilo, presided at the organ, and Mr. Oakley Flees conducted the sinking. The funeral has taken place of Mr. David Lewis, of 37. New-road, Llandilo, whose death took place after about two months' duration, at the age of 71 years, the place of burial being Siloh Independent Chapel. Penybank, Llandilo. A short service, was held at the house, con- ducted by the Revs. Stephen Thomas, pastor of Siloh, and Thomas Thomas (Albion). In the church the Rev. Stephen Thomas- arid the Revs. G. Edmund Williams (B.) and Rev. Mr. Phillips (B.). Ynyshir, officiated, and at tiie graveside the Revs. W. H. Harries. Pcnrheol, and David the Revs. W. H. Harries. Pcnrheol, and David Williams (C.M.) There was a large and repre- sentative gathering in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect. The mourners were Mrs. Lewis (widow), Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis, 29. New-road. Llandilo (son and daughter-in- law); Mr. and Mrs. Evan Lewis, 11, Church- street. Llandilo (son and daughter in-law); Mr. anti Airs. Jack Lewis. Kin, New>rofed, Llandilo ;iii(i (Iiiii,-Iiter-in-law); Nti-. and Mrs. Ed- ward Lewis, 16, Church-street, Llandilo (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Hughes (son-iu- low and daughter); and a large number of other relatives. The floral tributes were from the family and friends and were most beautiful.

COURT HENRY. On Thursday, May 151li, -t grand perforrt [tnee was given at the Reading Room (kindly lent by the Misses Saunders, Court Henry) of the siicred cantata, entitled "The StaLt jnLiff" (John Nash), by the Cross Inn Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Evan Thomas. President, Mr. Timothy Daviea, J. P. Alityferin, who gave an excellent ad- dress. and a substantial donation towards the funds, which is to be aevoted towad procuring a tablet to tibe n.tmory of the three men from Cross Inn Chapel who have fallen in the war. and the • IU<+arrtio 1 sui' of £17 was realised. The receipts in full was B20 lis., and the expendit tre JE3 jle., leaving a balance of J317 in tho hands of the treasurer, Mr. 1Jorgan J/ones, Cwmysgy- farnog. The accompanists were Miss Thomas, Crugmawr, and Miss (VFN Secretary, Miss May Rees, Nantarw^-ill ?w TALIARIS, LLANDILO. A meeting of the Taliaris Branch of the Car- marthen Division Unionist Association was held at the Church Room. Taliaris. on Wednesday evening, June 25th. The chair was taken by Mr. H. L. Peel, Taliaris Par! son of the late Mr. Herbert Peel. J.P.. who was chairman of the branch for many years. The agent, Mr. T. K. James, addressed the meeting, and it was de- cided to hold the annual meeting of the branch in November.

Mr. Joseph Maybery, of Langley Dene, Wellinfton-road, Bournemouth, formerly of Llanelly, a magistrate for Carmarthen who died on March 11th, left £ 16,326. Printed and Published for the Propriety by LIIWII GIL- at the 11 Carmarthen Journal" Printing Works. t King Btwwl. CarmartftUB.