The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Hie vigorous prosecution of the war must be our single erdeavour until wo have vindicated the rights so ruthlessly violated by our enemies and established tho security of Europe on a Hire founda- tion."—Th-3 King's Speech to Parliament. P5-ibly animated by the noblest inten- tions, but more probabiv actuated, as we must apprehend, by a form of surreptitious compulsion 11: which rhere is nothing to ad- mire, President Wilson has fallen into the worst mistake of contemporary statesman- ship in an era of colossal errors and miscalcu- lations His Note to the belligerents is a step which is to be deplored upon many grounds, and one whereby the cause of Christendom and civilisation will suffer for many a day. Reflection has only confirmed the almost universal first impressions in this matter. In all the solemn seasonal rppeal of these Christmas days, there are few among us—and they the victims of a scarce- ly pardonable self-deception—who can honestly tlunk or speak of peace tind gcod- v.ill •• towards those Satanic agencies which still stand for the control and direction of the war-aims of the Central Empires. No right-thinking Briton can suggest or con- done a compromise with the most nieiucing foices of evil that have ever assailed the modern world; and to do to seems to us no less than an abnegation of the faith which humanity learnt at the foot of the Cross, and which it has laboured to vitild up dur- ing almost twenty centuries. ft Without entering into debate as to the abstract wisdom or justice of rating as identical the aims which inspire the Allies laid these which actuate their enemies, it must be 'frankly replied to Presi knt Wilson that the whole Entente would regard a peace which left Germany the PO-VKR to re- rew her crimes a,s a catastrophic surrender of the principles of liberty, humanity ..nd right to the dominance of a brute force were r om. destructive and retrogressive—because, in a sense, more instructed and effieiellr- than primeval savagery. There can be no qualms or hesitation among the adherents of the Grand Alliance as to the clear duty that is laid upon them. Setting aside all the claims of material self-interest, ar.d even those oif mundane hcnour and obligation," we should hold ourgejves false to the very faith of our calling if we flinched from the completion of the dread task to which, after earnest consideration and after exhausting every resource for peace that was humanly pos- sible, we set our hands in August, 1914. Between us and the powers of Kaiseveem and Kultur there car. be neither peaoe nor goodwill; and since, speaking with all rever- ence, we rest assured that it is thro-.i^h their extinction at our hands that peacc-.and good- will alone can be reetored to an agonised Europe, it must be our settled purpose to jrursue that end with an ever-J.r.creais'iiiigr relontiessness of energy and resolve, and with an ever-renewed belief in ourselves and cur great, cause Though it is early as yet to dieerentiate between the German people and their riders, a time may come when a real and lively repentance shall ea.rn for the foimer <1 measure of forgiveness for which the latter can never hope. That time seems still far off; and we must sternly remind ourselves that all the vilest excesses of the active ex- ponents of Kultur, by land, sea. and air. have had ihe appkuuse and approval of 'L debased nation, ior whom this alone can be pleaded—that their moral perversi has been deliberately contrived by their leaders rnd that in their degrtdation there has t-cn, perhaps, some mitigating element of delu- sion. Unless and until we witness the birth of a new mind in the German people, which shall denounce the authors of these infa-.ies and aballdon all further striving after tntir ruthless ambitions, there can be no armis- tice for militant CI)ri-,Yojidom-itlu less a final settlement. Po-ace and goodwill, in the meantime, wo of the Grand Alliar.ce must pursue among ourselves in the midst of our common sacrifices. Already we can sec- this great war in sufficiently true perspective to realise that its fruits will by no rnea, all be evil; and m the noble hopes which are springing up from an unforgettable ccm- rad-eship-in-arms we are fain to detect sume revelation of the inscrutable purpose of Pro- vidence. In this Alliance, in all that it is to-day and may mean for the future, is ell. fchnried the brightest promiss that has been vouchsafed to mankind for many a century. If in this third Christmas of our common striving we ca.n find no right impulse for a kindlier feeling towards a deadly end brutal adversary, we should be th3 more ready to mark the season's moial m respect of our own mutual good understanding, and to labour--whioh is to pray^—-for the rich fruition of this great concord of civilisation that has leapt to Me amid a welter of blood and tears. Commenting upon certain indications of a misplaced dread of the threatened order for one meatlca* day" per week, the Daily Express urges a careful and patriotic sub- mission to tke necessary demands of the war. and enumerates for our encouragement some of the many rEstrictions to which we have already, almost vnthcut knowing it, become both amenable and accustomed. The main instrument of the many changes in our daily life is, as our contemporary points out, -the wide ranging Defence of the Realm Act, and under its regulations the Briton may not—among other things:— Speak in a foreign language on the tele- phone. Ring church bells after sundown. Whistle for a taocicab after 10 p.m. Show a light from his house after 5 j> m. Treat a friend to a drink. Ti-itvul alone in a railway carriage over the Forth Bridge. Use a camera or make a sketch in a pro- hibited area.' Post British newspapers to neutral coun- tries except tlii-c. i approved agents. Sell picture-postoards of I-Lll. ships. Piii5h a handcart without showing a white light to the front ajid a red one to the fear. Row or sail in a pleasure boat further tl:an a mile from the coast. Keep a fragment .from a Zeppelin bomb as a souvenir. The range of the citizen's present limitations -tiot to speak of the restrictions to which it may be necessary to submit before the victory is wo-i-is by no means covered even by this w ide y variegated list of prohibitions, Hilly one of which would probably luwe pro- voked hours of solemn debate in FerJiament 1. the old days when words were more than deeds. We all have something of the feel- ing just now that the eye of authority is upon us and the halter of restriction around our neck, and that after this Christmas season we mujst dispose ourselves for more serious renunciations of our personal hbertv than have yet been required of as But the ration's heart is right, and ready for willing sacrifice. Victory in the war is the only thing that matters, and even out of our grumbles -,via sh&li gain pleasure and satis- faction, if wa advance that ena.

XtvlAS GREETINGS His Majesty's mails have been lighter this Christmas thftn for many a. previous one. There was not much of a rush for the seasonable little pieces of cardboards as ustial,-corisoquontly it will not tax the vpace of this journal to a very rieat extent to chronicle the greetings received by a few iiotabilities:- William the Hun: Why. then, the world's mine oyster. Which I with sword will cpem King Inconstantine: Fair Gro!o3 sad relio of depaited wcrth! Immortal, though no more; though fallen, great! The Sultan: Those it. ho in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose. Ireland: Warwick is hearse with calling thee To armn. The late Government: Hell i? paved with good intentions. The new Governmert: Shrine of the mighty! can it be, That this is all rcn ains of thee? The dissatisfied Miners: But Satan now is wiser than of yore, And tempts by making rich, j:ot making poor. Liquor Control Board: Ye blind guide*! which strain a.t a gnat,— And swallow a camel. The profiteering Farmer: Kill a man's family, and he may brook it, But keep your hands out of his breeches pocket. Overheard ia tiue train:— Alike—When are the Government going to arm all our r.hips? Are they going to wait till they are all sunk? Pat—Sure then they are They are wait- ing to savo ttIa- U. And how TVill they save the guns then? Pat—^Siire when the ship." are sunk, the guns won't be aboard will they? and thats how they will save them! Mike—True for you But what good will that do thim? Pat-I, will do thim a dale of good. Don't ye know they are building- new ships like the divil, so fast as they can, and arm- in thim with three guns on aich eide, and v hen the war is over they wuli go to say agin? Mike-And wha" good will the guns b3 thin? Pat—They wort't be no good at all at all, only to show the whole wur'ruld we mane biVnes-s Passenger (Asiquithian)—R;ght you are. 'boys. Better too late than never A Correspondent writes:—A short time ago a fox paid a visit to the Alltyrodyn Arms. neae Pontshaen, and l.ron Mr. Davies, tha owner, going to let his fowls out before 7 a..m., he found the dcor cf the pen slightly ajar. On looking inside he saw the floor strewn with dead fowls and he also sa w something- slink away he thought was a big cat. He closed the door and then sent for his neighbour Tom, the blacksmith, to bring his gun and shoot the critter. Thcmas was there like a motor-oair and settled Mr. Fox's account. On the door, dead, lav six- teen fowls and four others were mortally wounded n the pen Now then you con. scientious objectors to foxhunting what havn you to say to that Nothing. Oh. well, you see they wero not vour fowls or you would have been strafing- the Master of the Hounds with your compliments and the bill end wajitilig to know why he didn't hunt his blessed hounds six days a week and twice a ciay on Sunday. It makes all the differ- ence who owns the chickens! A written aooount of the temptation of our Saviour was invited from the eoholars of a school in Carmarthenshire recently. In the effort of one of the pupils, Christ's fctern rt-buka to the tempter appeared as Get the hens, Satan," while the familiar words relating to man's inability to live by livead alcre were ren- dered, .1 n will not :eave my bread alone." Judging by the present price of eggs, it would seem that Satan has decidedly got hold of the hens, and the reference to t-he broad is singularly appro- priate in view of the proposed interference by the food controller with tfce ingredients of the staff of life. The following Chistmas Greeting is from Pre. H. G. Ifughes, of "Cilmacha1.1. Con- wyl Elfed. from France:— Out in the cold and! tiro rain, boys, Out it: the ghastly trench, Fighting for Britain's honour, Beside your brothers, the French. Chasing the vilo foo down. boys, Through the smoke and the mist. Here's a game for the Ohristmaatide We wouldn't have willingly missed. Over at home we know, boys, They try to make Christmas oheer, But it's hard for them to be gay and bright. When we are fighting out here. Out in the cold and the rain, boys, We're bravely doing- our bit, And our hearts go back to the one's at home. Who are full of the self-same grit. I There's not a man of us all. bors, But knows at this Christmas tide, That the glasses are raised to us, soldiers. At hornEt wh,re the loved one's bide! Major D. W. 0. Davies-Evans, of the Yeomanry, who has boon seconded for duty with the Somerset Light Infai-try, is a son of Colonel H. Daviea-Evtns, the loid-lieu- tenant of Cardiganshire. He has been on active service in Egypt with a regiment of Welsh Yeo>nax»ry, of which he was second in command. He is a. well-known follower of houndg aId a gentleman, steeplechaser.

SUBDUED LIGHTS AT CARMARTHEN. MONDAY. JAN. 1st—6.16 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. Eth-6.25 p.m. MUSICAL SUCCBss.-Miss Annie L. rewiø, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Lewis, Hamilton Houee, Lammas-street, has sdded ancther success to the list of her achieve- ments. At the recent examination in Swan- sea of the Associated Board of lie Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, she W3;9 awarded a pass certificate in pianoforte in the advanced grade. Her many friends will heartily congratulate her on her continued success. BRILI.IANT ELOCUTIONIST. Congratula- tions to Miss Eluned Phillips, of Bryn- meurig, Parcmaen-street, who won the chair in the open recitation at the Car- marthen Chair Eisteddfod on Boxing night. The adjudicator spoke very highly of Misa Phillips' capabilities. She has now won nine chairs, two bilver cups, and a silver medaL MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—Associated Board. —December examinations in music: -The following pupils of Miss A. M. Buckley ob- taired e-ectificatc-j: H, qher Division Piano, Winifred Lewis; "Lower" Division Piano, Hilda Lewis, Elsio Lloyd, Cora Jones, Sallie Davies; "Preliminajy" Divi- sion Piano, Dilys Thomas, Gwyneth Bart- lett. 'I/ocal Centre," Rudiments of Music: Mary Rowlands, Mary Evans. Marjorie P. Griffiths. P297—29:12 SUCCESS. [n the list of successful candi- dates at the recent examination of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Roval College of Music, we notice the name of Miss Rowena. Morris, daughter of Mr. W. E. Morris, schoolmas- ter, anl grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Suarez House, Picton-terrace. The Sunday School ocholars of the Lara- mas-street Sunday School held their Christ- mas tree- at the schoolroom on Thursday in last week. The tree was covered with vari- ous articles and the part of Father Christ- mas was taken by Mr. Wm. Jones, who greatly amused the children. The toye were handed to the children by lr". Dyfnalk -Ov,en, superintendent of the Primary Divi- sion, and Mr. Tudor Jones, secretary. A concert was afterwards held. when the chit- dren took part in various ways. CAHMARTHEIN MART.-Tiie, usual avction mart waa held on Wednesday, and owing to the Christmas holidays a bigt entry of stock was not to be expected. However, ,there was on the whole a good deal of stuff offered. Sheep and pigs and fat oattle were terribly dear, probably, selling for higher prices than ha.s been ever known at this mart. There was a big entry of cows and calves, and a great many buyers present, but the pricog realised were not quite as high as hais been the case of late although nearly all the tows found a pur- ohasor at quite good prices, and the de- mand was considerably better to-day than it was a week ago. In future the sale will commence with the cows and calves tt 10.?C, and the cattle will be sold before the sheep and pigs. EMPIRE THEATRE.—"What a Girl will Risk" is the picture which tops the bill at the Empire for Thursday. Friday and Saturday of this week. This ia an ex- quisite film, exciting and fascinating, and portrays Helen Holmes in the chief role; a most beautiful girl who dares to do almost anything. It is a picture of unsurpassed beauty and should not be missed by patrons of this popular place of amusement. For Monday. Tuesday and Wednesdhv of next week a powerfully dramatic Fox film, en- titled "lWgI'DNati..m, will be screened. This is a picture based on the well-known novel by Owen Kildare, and is one of great in forest. In it Rockcliffe Fellow,« and Anna Nilsson are seen to great advantage. There will a!so bo shown the latest war ,films and other interesting pictures. SALK-At Sc Mary's Xuction Mart, Carmarthen, on December 23, Messrs. J. Howell Thomari and Son, in conjunction with Means'. Lloyd and Thomas, offered the freehold' farm called Gilfach, together with the two cottages and gardens thereon, called Danyrhiw and Penywern, in the parish, of Mangain, containing about 122a. 3r. 36o. rp to his death recently the farm was in the occupation of the owner. Mr. J. Lloyd Thomas, J.P. The lot knocked down to Mr. David Evans, Capelucha. Llanel'.y, for £ 4.650. The dwelling-house adjoining, called Shop Newydd, was sold to Mr. William Thomas, the tenant, for 150. Tvissa, the cottage adjoining, was bought by Mr. Samuel Jones,, the tenant, for JB70. The solicitors were Messrs. Walters and Williams, Carmarthen. RIXK PICTTJREDROME.—The world's mas- terpiece by the famous author. Hall Caine, entitled Th,, Cbr-isti!lii." will be reieened at the 'Drome on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. This is a London film production and feature* Elizaleth Ris- den, the ever-popular cinema star, and Der- went Hall Caine, the author's son. No one should mips this treat. For Monday, Tues- day an,], Wednesday of next week a filru adaptation of Henry Ednsid't, great stage play, "Doorsteps," will be filmed. This :s a renowned picture which should be well patronised. The chief part is taker, by Miss Florerce Turner, who nexis no introduction. Other interesting pictures, as well as the latest war films, will also be shewn There will he speciu performances on New Year's Day at, 3, fc.30, and 8.30. S\CPHI» CONCERT.—On Sunday evening, a concert was given at the Assembly Rooma by the Carmarthen Choristers, under the able conductorship of Mr. J. J. Lewis, in aid of the Institution for Blinded Solojiera and Sailors. The chairman was the Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, vicar of St. Peter's, who in a terse speech complimented Mr. Lewis upon his patriotism in getting up the con- cert, which was in support of such a de- serving cause. The rev. gentleman also spoko ir slowing terms of the choir and of the splendid programme they had afforded. The accompanist was Miss May Davies, Ystruborstone, who is renowned for her lightness of touch. The convert com- menced with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the Carmarthen Orchestra, composed of Messrs. Brunker, E. H. V. Brookes. M. Evans. Miss Avril Evans, and the pianist, gave a selection. The programme was as follows:—^Christmas carols by the choir; solo, Miss Lily Evans; violin solo, Mr. J. Brunker; recitation, MJftee Editfi laev^is'; ng. Mn. Ambi-e Thomas; the choir sraive a fine reri-dering of "ErceUior" FrOIo, Miss Jessie F\vans; solo, Mrs. H. Cooke; violin solo. Mr. J- Brunker; recitation. "Y Milwr," by Miss Eluned PhilJips, which was loudly ap- plauded solo, Mr. W. G. Lloyd; solo, Mias Annie Jones; chorus, "Hallelujah Chorus." Mr. Reos prï.oø passed a. hearty vote of thanks to t.h Rev. P. Parry Griffiths, who had been such a able president. The con- cert terminated with the "Doxology." CAHMARTHBNSHIBB INFIRMARY. The House Committe beg t with thanks the receipt of the following gifts:— Christmas oakes from Lady Philippe, Coomb. Periodicals): Mr. R. M. James; Mrs Gwvnr; Hughes, Glancothi. Cloth- ing: The Linen Guild, per Lrs. Gwynne Hughe?.. Toys: Mrs. Fryer. Castell Pigyn; Babell Chapel, Pensam. Walking Sticks; Mrs. James, Cardigan. Christmas letters: Mrs. Lloyd, Waunifor. Donations: -62 2s., Teftchera and Scholars Towyside Sunday School: £ 2 iCs. jE2 4s., Box at Spint Vaults Kinx Street (Mr. D. J. Davies); E. 4. Voelgnstell Eisteddfod Committee. Collections: Siloam Chapel, Cothi Bridge, E2 4s. 3d.; Capel Mair, Llanfallteg, 10s.; Abcrgorleeh Paris'h Churvdi, jei b. 7d.; Rhydyeeiisiaidl Chapel, £1 10s.; Priordv Chapel, Carmarthen, £1 13s. 8d.; Englsk Congregational Chapel. £3 3s.: Salem Bap- tist Chapel, Mydrim, J31 Is. 8d.; Kilyman- lhvvd Church, 10s.; Abergwili Chapel, £4 3, 5d Moriah Chapel, Minke, £3 Is.; Pisgah Chat,el, Pontyberem, £ 1 12s. Llan- gain Church, £ 1 In.; Pryn Chapel, Llan- gining, 10s. 6d.; Tabernacle Chapel, Pen- icador. E3 i5s. 3d.; Providencn Chapel, Llangadock, jB2; Llangunnock Church, JE2 2s.; Capei Mair, St. Clears, £ 3 Os. 7d. Nazareth Chapel, Whitland, jB3 35.; Lian- gadock Cht-rch. 189.; Elim Chapel. £ 1 10s. lOd. Bethel Chapel, Llangendeirne. El: Pantteg, AbergwHi. 91 5s. 6(f.; Capel Cendy. jei Peniel Chapel, £ 3 18s. 4d. Further acknowledgment* will appear nextr week.—W. DAVID THOMAS. Secretarv. fL214