The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

I LOCAL OBITUARY MRS. ELIZABETH JONES. Ihe death occurred on Wedn-esday, kith ulv. of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Talbot House, The Vvenue, relict of Mr. Win..Jones, signalman. G.W.R., at the age of 57 years. Dece- -eel is survived by two daughter. with whom sympathy ie felt. The funeral took place at the iLriretery on Saturday tho Revs B Parry Griffiths and W. liar Ld- vva.d's officiating. The mourners were: Misses Mia and Blodwen Jones (da^hiei!- Mr- Morgan. Gwynfe, iJangadoclv ("f-terj, Mr. W. D. M- gtii. Llandilo (nephew); Mrs Vorgan Brvniimman (sister): Miss ilaiiHltl IIml Mr. Griff Harfheld, Port Talbot (ci,tpr- ii. law.and neph nv); Mr. J. D Howells s.nU Mrs. Bevnon, Brynamman (nejj.nvv and pl(-ce) and Mr. Clement, Port Talbot (brother-in-law). Wreaths were sent by:— Dau.ffhtcis: Mrs. W. M Penrliiw- ceibor; Miss Rees, Priory-street (irJg School: Nurse Edwards, and Mrs. Evans, The Avenue. MISS LOUISA MAUD JONES A fortnight ago we reported the deaths of ■Co!, and Mrs. Hutehms, of Clive House, Welshpool, which took place on successive davs. and we now regret to record the death of" Miss Louisa Maud Jones, the sister of Mrs Hutch ins. winch took place at Cliye House, Welsh]X)ol. on Sunday last. Miss Jones, who was 73 years of a.gv, vent to Wfl«hpool on her utsual Christmas v:sit iibout three weeks ago and contracted in- fluerza and was very ill at the time of her brother-in-laiw's and sister's death. She was the third daughter of tli late Mr. Benjamin Hall Jones of this town. who partly owned and edited the CARMARTHEN JOT.RXAL Much svmpathy is felt with her nephew and nieces, to whom she was a most kind and devoted aunt, unfailing in generosity and full of loving sympathy. The funeral took place at St. Mary's on Friday last at 2.0 o-cioc-k. the Rev. A. 1.1. Thomas offioiat.nr in church and at the C)ti leaving the church the "Dead Marcti was placed by the organist, Mr. T Maldwyn The chief mourners were:-Mir-s Sybil rtut- obinb and Mrs. Vandorgoot (ruecea) and I Mr. D'Oyly Hutchins (nephew). There vere. also present Mr. E. H. Morris, (ilivo Place, Dr. R. D. Thomas, Mr. W. Sinclair Jcnes, L.C. t'nd M Bank; and Mr. N. D. T. Wat kin, Berriew S-. Many floral tri- butes were sent.

INSIDE TRACK NOT TO BE PLOUGHED? CARMARTHEN COUNCIL PROPOSE NEW ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of tlie Finance Committee of ■ttho Carmarthen Town Counpil was held tit the Guinihall on Wednesday night, Mr. J.. B. Arthur presiding. The other mem- bers pw^ent were Dr. Gibbon, Messrs. D J. Davies, E. V. Collier, W. Dunn Wil- liams, David Williams, L. D. Thomus, W. J. Martin, John Jenkins, and Oliver Jones; together with the Town Cierk (.Mr. H. B. White) and his assistant (Mr. Ramsbottom), the Head Constable (IVIr. A. K. Mayall), the Borough Surveyor (Mr. F. J. Finglah),' and the Rate Collector (Mr. D. Evans). ALL-NIGHT LAMPS. Mr. Daivid NViiliams enquired the num- ber of all-night, lamps at present. The Head Constable—Thirty -six. Mr. Williams—How many were there be- Hdre the lighteng| restriction came into (orce. The Head Constable—Forty-three. FOREMAN AND MIIJTARY SERVICE- The Borough Surveyor stated that three months ago tlie Counii instructed him to appeal for tlie exemption of the corporation foreman. The tribunal granted him three months exemption whicn had :ust expired. He wdshed to knew if the Council wanted him to renw the appeal for the foreman. Mr. 1.. D. Thomas said that in view of the fact that the Council parsed a resolution jthree months ago to appe.i. foi the exemp- tion of the foreman, he theught it was the duty of the Surveyor to appear before the tribunal to support the renewal of the appeal. It. was decided to renew the appeal for the exemption of the foreman. PLOUGHING OF THE PARK. Referring to the decision of tlie Council to agree on conditions to Mr Kenneth Walker, of the Remount Depot, ro have the inside of the cycle track in the park ploughed for the purpose of growing green food for sick horses, Mr. Oliver Jones acked what «as the depth of the drainage pines inside the track. The' Surveyor said the pipe in the middle- was quite deep enuog-h, but in ploughing They would biive to keep away two or three yards from the hedge of the track. -All-. Oliver Jones-I suppose it is too late to move a resolution not to trough the inside of the trade. The Chairman- You can move the sus- pension of tlie Standing Orders. Mr. I). J. Da vies said there was "o doubt that there was a great cry in the town against ciutting up the inside of the track. He had heard a great deal of objection Finef, the last meeting of the ( ;bunci! Mr. Oliver Jones said the feeling of the town was very much against ploughing in- side the track. If a plebiscite were taken of the people lie was sure an overwhelming maiority would be against cutting up the inside of the track. Mr. David Williams—Cannot we get other waste land in the town!' Mr. Oliver Jones—Theie are plenty of waste gardens; it: the town. and if we had a compulsory order to use those gardens it would be -.Tiu.h more wise Mr. Dd. Wiilianis—I think it would be to have it and compel the people to I use those tpirdens. Mr. D. J. Davies pointed out that the old grammar school field was available. Mr. W. J. Martin said it had been sug- aetrted To t'ie committee dealing with the matter that soon as the plots in the park IYCVP h, kellnp, the Council should take ever the jid grammar school field. There was a field further on which he suggested the Council uiiu'ht also take over as plot5 for the ratepayers of that end of the to\vn. Mr D J Diivies explained that the old grmmar school field belonged to Jesus College, Oxford. Mr. Oliver .Toncis said lie understood that the Commercial Travellers' AssIociation held the old grammar school field as a tennis court, and that they were prepared to give it up. Mr. D. J. Davies—That tennis club is de- funct Mr. David Williams suggested that the committee should make infreeltigations for other land 'nstead of that inside the track. :\1:- D. J. Davies a.skexl for the ;Sur- veyor's opinion with regard to marking out further plots on the east side of the park. The Surveyor—1 can put in a further haif-dozen plots in the park. Mr. W. J. Martin said it was only right that efforts should be made to take over lind in the eastern end of the town for the people living in that district. Mr. Oliver .Tones-Ido not suppose there is 11 liV c,ompuisory order to compel people to ,et their gardens'" The Town Clerk said the ordeir applied to vacant On the motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Oliver Jones, it wag decided to make inquiries with a view to taking over waste land m the eastern end of the town. Mr. Oliver Jones gave notkle of motion for the next meeting that the Council do not plough up the inside of the track. It was understood that there would be no dIffi- culty in getting land for Mr. Walker in another part of the park.

CARMARTHEN AUCTION MART. "1' The usual Mart was held on Wednesday last, at which there was again a fairly good entry of live stock. The sale commenced with the cows and calves, whicih were very numerous, upwards -of 50 cows passing through the ring, many of them very ex- cellent specimens, for which there was a sniendid trade, several r-owr making up to £ 40 apiece. A large number of buyers were present, and the trade in this section was quite ?ood. but perhaps tlie general run «f prices was not. as high as of late, ae there are. more cows now coming forward for Bale, but all found purchasers with the exception of two or three where the reserves were too high. Fat cattie were not a large entry, but were 'very eagerly competed for, al- though perhaps the phenomenal prices of the week before were not sustained. A small eintry of sheep, not nearly sufficient for the buyers' requirements. These were dear, but not as dear as the week before. The largest entry of pigs ever known at this mart met, with a good trade, although they likewise did not make as big a nric-- per score as the week previously. How- ever, there was a healthy, good demand, and there were very few lots unsold. Trade ail round wa". srood.

BIRTHS. JEFFREYS.—Dee. 31st. to Rear, and Mrs. Tudor Jeffreys, of St. Werburgh's, Bris- tol (late of St. David's College) a daugh- tor LLOYD —'On Friday. 22nd December, 1S16. at Hill Clre.st, Swanacre, Dorset, the wife of Elister C. B. Lloyd (of Watinifor), p a son. MARRIAGE. REES- io q. -On January 2nd, bv liKnt-.et, at Ca-pel Mair Congregational Church, Cardigan. by tlie Rev. T. Esger .Jbmea, past-or, T. Ptiioyi ROBB, cashier London and Provincial Bank, Aberys- twvth. to Gertrude, youngest daughter of Mrs. Jones, 3. Gordbn-terrace, Cardigan. DEATH. JONES.—December 24th. at Chve House, Welshpool, Louisa Maria Jones, of Llaii- daughter of the late Benjsmui Hall' Jones (formerly Proprietor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL>. aged 75 years.

DEATH OF MR. J. W. GWYNNE- HUGHES LORD-LIEUTENANT OF CA R M ARTHEN SHIRE. We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. W. Gwvnne-Hughes, of Tregeyb, Llan- dilo. Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire, who passed away at Bath xmi Tuesday morning. H« was 58 years of age, and son of the late ("apt. J. W. M. Hughes, Light Dragoons, who died in 1875. He had not been well for some \ime, but there was nothing in his condition to cause alarm, and last month, as Mrs. Gwynne-Hughee was suffering from rheumatism, they 0:0 de- cided to pay a visit to Bath for treatment there. Recent letters gave no indication that Mr. CJwynne-Hughes's dines,; had taken a turn for the worse, and there was widespread i egret when it became known that he had passed away. Apart from his high position in the countv, ho was well known in the public life of West Wales and a popular figure. He had represented the urban district of Llandilo on the; Carmarthenshire County Council since its inception in 1888. and in 1903 was chairman He was for several years a member of the old Llandilo School Board. He was High Shertiff of Carmar- thenshire in 1888 when 30 years of age. Up to a short time ago he was an attiVe member of the Comnlittee of Visitoi-s to the Joint Counties' Mental Hospital, Car- mnrthen. He was also a member of the Cbunty Insurance Comm,i>tjtete and the County Appeal Tribunal. He acted as de- puty-lieutenant for several years, and on the d(tlth .)f Sir James Wiliia.rn;s-Drum- mond, Bart., of Edwinsford, in 1913, he 'as appointed lord-lieutenant. 1lt was educated at a private school, at Cheltenham College, and Jesus College, Oxford. He laboured assiduously in promoting the wel- fare of the community, and carried out the duties of his high office with dignity. These duties were greatly increased as the result of the war, as in virtue of his high office he had to take the :ead in many patriotic movements. Proof of the success of his efforts was forthcoming in the satis- factory position wh id1 the county found it- self with regard to voluntary recruiting and the response to appeals) such as that made on behalf of the Prince of Wales' Fund Mf. Gwynne-Hughes always gave strong support to every public welfare movement at Llandilo and the county, vhile the beautiful grounds at Tregeyb were fre- quentlv thrown open for g-ood objects. He owned considerable estates in Carmarthen- shire, including those of Tregeyb, Brechfa, pnd Coritg-afr, and as a landed proprietor was held in liigh esteem* A devoted Chunrchman, he was a Liberal in politics, beini a des'-endant of an old Whig family, and he was more than once mentioned as a probable candidate for Wetst and East Car- marthenshire. Mr Gwynne-Hughes's genealogy proves that he had both Royal Welsh and Norman blood in his veins. The family is an off- shoot of the Gwyrm family who lived for many years at the mansion of laliaris, r.ow in the possession of Mr. Herbert Peel, a descendant of the great statesman, Sir Robert Peel. At one time Derwydd, one of the homes of Sir Rhys an Thomas, on wa.s also in the possession of the Gwynnes, who) "Laim direct descent, from Gruffydd ap Rhvs, Prince of Wales, who married Maud, daughter of William de Breoa. Additional interest is invested in the family bv the fact ttlat the patriot poet Lewis Glyn Cothi. during the Wars of the Roses, addressed versete to Gwilym a.p Gwaiter and his wife in which he extolled them for their charity and Christianity. They were living at that time at Lletty Gariad, near Llandilo Bridge. In 1573 Rhyddereh Gwynne, of rvatiarie, was high-sheriff of the counts. According to two pedigrees of the family at this time, a John William PlriJipip. in 1609, acquired Derwydd by marriage with the heiress. That this was one of the clan Philiops of Piston Castie seems clear, for in 1650" .Tam Philipps, of Tref gib, in Carmarthenshire, was higb- sheriff of Pembrokeshire. Tiiiis was in the Commonwealth days. Derwydd does not seem to have remained long in the familv, and is thought to have been forfeited to the Commonwealth in the Civil Wars, for the Gwynnes. lik' most of the gentry, were ardent Royalists. Apparently to com- pensate the family for the loss of their pro- perty, Charies II. in 1670 created.a patent pla cie for Captain Richard 'Gwvnne as Receiver of Fire, Hearth, and Stone," duties fox the counties of Glamorgan, Car- marthen, Pctjibroke, and Cardigan. In 1712 Queen Anne conferred another patent on Richard and William Gwynne and their heirs by appointing' them to the office of Oystomer of Cardiff and other subordi- nate poritis..This particular pofft was worth about £ 700 a year, and remained in the familv until Richard's death in 1770. John William Hughes, of Bwlchgwynt and Corrigufr, St. Clears, married the heiress of Tregib and Taliaris, and so the Tregib property was again increased. Sh9 died in 1767. and direct in descent was the late Mr. J. W G wyn ne-Hughes. A remnant of the old mansion has been incorporated in the modern mansion of Tregeyb, as it is now spelt, and the house is a conspicuous -object from Llandilo Bridge. Mr. Gwynne-Hughes married in 1880, in the Embassy' at Rome, Bmjiiy Beatrice, daughter of the lata Mr George Henfrey, and niece of Mr. Charles Henfrey. mem- Ivrs of the engineering firm of Henfrey. Brassey "(father of Lord Bra>'sey). and Wvsc. "constructors for the Government of many of the early railways in India. In MrisL GwVnne-Hughos, who Survives with one daughter, the lord-limtenant had an accomplished hfe companion who has a striking record in the public serfvioe, especially as a co-opted member for many vears of the Carmarthenshire Education Committee and as one of the managers of the, Landilo County Intermediate School. Colonel Gwynne-Hughee, of Glancpthi, is deceased's cousin and Mrs. Gwynne- Hughis, Gl.meothi, is a sister oif Mrs. Gwvnne-Hughes, Tregeyb. Deceased's daughter,—Victoria Gladys. Elizabeth, the only eliill,is married to Captain H. E. E P'ulipp-, son and heir of Sir Charles Philippe, of Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire. She takes the name Victoria from the Kaiser's sister, who was her godmother

CARDIGANSHIRE MEMORIAL As previously briefly announced!, a brass t has been unveiled at the Parish Vircb of Cilcennin, Cardiganshire, in memory of the late Lieutenant-Colonel C. B. Morland. who died of wounds October j 914. He was the eon-in-law of Mrs. Rudir.an-Saundens, of Tymawr, Ciieennin, and Glanrhydw, Kidwelly. The tablet was unveiled by Mrs. Rudman-Saunders. The service was read by the vi ar. and the Rev. T. M. Williams, rector of IJandflbwi-Aber- art,b, preac.hed an impressive sermon to a very large congregation. The tablet bears this inscription "To the &lorv of God and in loving memory of Charles Bernard Mor- land, Lieutenant-Coionel 2nd Batt. Welsh Regiment, who fell commitiding his resri- ment, a.t the. battle of Ypres. October 31. 1914. Tliis tablet was erected as a token of regard by his frierds at Cilcennin find neighbourhood." Wreaths were from (i his witfe and son and one of laurels from M r,, Rudmart-Sawndera "In honoured; memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Morland, Ihe officers and soldiers of the Welsh Regi- ment wdro llave-dven their lives for their country. For God's safe kee-ping."

HI NTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds ,wil) meet on Tuesday, Januaiy 9th. at Plaenwarn, and on Friday. January lth, at Bronwydd Arms: etch day at 11 ,t.m. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday. January 9th, at Newoourt, and en Friday, January 12th. at Cwmcathan; each day at 10.30. w

LOCAL EISTEDDFODAU ELIM (CARMARTHEN). An eisteddfod was held at Elim Congrega- tional Chapel on New Year's Day. The president -of the day was Mr. Henry Howell, J.P., whilst the Rev. D. Roberts (pasto,) acted as conductor. The adjudica- tors were :—Music Mr. John Phillips, Aber- avon; recitations, etc.. Rev. J. Dyf: allt Owen. Carmarthen. The duties of accom- panist were carried out by Miss A. J. Wil- liams, Brvnamlwg. Great credit is due to Mr Hywel Myrddin (the secretary), who worked hard to obtain such a successful eisteddfod. The awards wore as follows:— Party of 16 (3 parties competed): 1, Myrddin Choristers (Conductor, Mr. Tudor Jones); quartette, 3, Mr. Bryn Jones and friends 17 parties competed); contralto solo, Miss Agnes Williams, Mydrim; tenor solo, Mr. Williams, Hengilu ha, Abergwili; bass solo. Mr. James Evans, Abergwili; open recitation. Mr. Gwilym Jones, Burry Pqrt: penniUion singing, 1, Ap Morgan, Newc'as- tie-Emlyn, 2. Miss Annie Davies. Carmar- then; boys' solo, Archie EK-ans, Lammas- ,street, Carmarthen; girls' solo, Lily Evans. Lammasstreet, Carmarthen: boys' recita- tion. T. Eva net, Ilcjnfwich. Bwlchnewydd FELINGWM. The annual Chair Eisteddfod held at Felin- g\' n. Council School on New Year's night, urder the able presidercv of Dr. Timothy, Nantgaredig, was highly successful. The proceeds were in aid of the Y.M.C.A. The Rev Carwen Davies conducted it- his uiMial capable style. The adjudicators were: — Music, Mr. Tom Thomas, L.V.C.M., Pen- c.acr. lit er iture, &-c. Mr. W. J. Harriet, Peithyrhyd; accompanist, Miss L. Thomas, Ixyu. Llanegwad: treasurer. Mr. Daniel Roberts. Puntyrewig; secretary. Mr. David Jcrts (junior). Brvnamlwg. The president (Dr. limothy) in his opening address re- ferred to the good work done in past years by literary iiieetdiiIr6 and eisteddfodau, and said that t.hiT popularity to-day proved how deeply rooted they were in the hearts of the Welsh nation. (Applause). Awards:—Re- sults of the various competitions were as ,olo for those under 12: 1st, Miss Mary Ethel Thomas, Tynewydd, Felingwm; 2nd. Master Theo Rees, Dryslwyn. Recita- tion for tho.e under 12: 1st. Mies Nan Evans. Bodhyfryd. Nantgaredig; 2nd. Miss Rechel Ann Thcmas, Tynewydd, Fehngwm. Sole 'for those under 15: 1st, Miss May Har- ries, Cross Hands; 2nd. Master M. H. Wil- liams. Castle Hotel, Carmarthen. Recita- t,oli for those under 15: 1st. Miss Emily E^sntj, Painty rewig Feling'wm. Solo, con- fined to thi>s.3 within 4 miles: 1st, Miss C. itlvdy., Davies. T-i.nyrj lit. Nantgaredig. Recitation, confined to those within 4 miles: 1st, Mbs Miriam Jones. Cape' Dewi. Solo for those over 45 years of age: 1st. Mr. D. Jones, Brynamlwg. Solo for English boys: 1st, Mr. T. Judge, The Mill. Felingwm. Poetiy: lst. Mr. John Re. Garnant. Soprano solo: Miss May Harries, Cross Hands Tenor solo: Mr. J. A. Device. Llan- debie. Bass solo: Mr. Ebene.zer Jones. Lhnddarog. Open recit, it ion: Miss S M. Roberts, C .vmgigfran, and Mips L. A. Jamee, Glanainman. Penillion sir.ging: 1st, Miss LlilOS Thomas. Garnant: 2nd, Mr. John Rees. Tumble. Duett: Mr. John Hughes. P.O.. Felingwm, and friend. Champion solo: Sergeant Dan Jones, Rhyl. Quartette: Mr. J. A. Davies and friends, Llandebie. Wit: 1st, Mr. D. Mainwaring, Penygroes; 2nd, Mr. G. Daviet-, Penygrop". The conductor proposed a vote of thanks to the president, adjudicators, accompanist, &c., and the eisteddfod terminated by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadcu." Dr. Timothy rendered a eolo. IDOLE On New Year's night a very successful competitive concert. was held under the aiufpices of the local Eisteddfod Committee at Rama. A crowded and appreciative audience assembled. In the regrettable ab- sence of the appointed chairman (Mr Bowen, C.C.. Gellydeg) owing to family bereave- ment. the chair was ably filled by Mr. D. Griffiths, Idolo Villa, who delivered It thoughtful and impressive speech. The Rev. J. P. Evans. Penygraicjf. conducted in his urual inimitable manner, while Mr. W. Rees. Plasgwyn. was kept busy" ith the purse strings. The literary adjudicator (Mr. J. Griffiths, Lletyearn), as well as the music adjudicator (Capt. E. H. Stephens, Coedy- bra;n) displayed well-balanced judgment, ant1, gave entire satisfaction, while the ser- vices of the accompanist. Miss M. Evans, Rose Villa, were highly appreciated. At the close of the event Mr. Bowen Glaurhyd, on behalf of the committee, proposed :t heariy vote of thanks to the officials for the evening and also to the kind people of Rama for the loan of their chapel. This was suitably seconded by Mr. Thomas, Greenhill. and cairied amidst general ap- plause. The prizes were awarded thus: — Quartette, Mr. Thomas, Greenhill, and friends. Solo for men: Mr. B. Morgan, Croesyeeiliog. Recitation for aduits: Miss Leah Yites Croesyeeiliog. Recitation for boys: MasÜ D. Jones, Stajr. Reoitation for gi'ls: Divided between Hiss Lydia Jones, Penybackfa-vr, and Miss Jennie Thomas, Greenhill. Solo for girls: 1st, divided be-. tween Miss A. Isaac. Glanpibwr, and Miss Nancy Jeremy, Gellyddu; 2nd, Miss Jennie Thomas, Greenhill. Soprano solo: Divided beiween MI&- H. Jones Cinseed. and Miss Flodiyen Thomas, Gieenhill. Periilion sing- ing Mr. T. Williams, Idole House. PONTYBEREM. On Saturday last, a grand chair eistedd- fod was held at the Public- Hall, Ponty- berem, under the auspices -of the Taber- nacle Baptist Chapel. There was a 'very good audience, and the competitions were of a high standard. The president of the eisteddfod was Mr. Farr Dasvies, M.E., Cross Hands, while the conductor was Mr. Tom Griffiths, Llanellv, who kept the large audience in a fine humour. The adjudicators were as follows :-Musio. Mr. Arthur Davies. F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M., Swansea; literature, Mr. Cadifor Samuel, Llanelly; art, ,Mr,. H. W. Williams cashier Am- manford Collieries, Ltd., Pontyberem; fancy work, Mrs. T. Hewitt. Co-operative Stores, Pontyberem. The duties of accom- panist were most efficiently discharged by Miss Mnrfydd Jones, A.L.C.M., Ponty- berem. The ..hief awards were as follows: Chief choral, Pontyberem (conductor, Mr. D. Henry, L.T.S.C.): juvenile ohoir, Ponty- berem (Mr. Oliver Thomas); gloe, Mr. Tom Jones and friends; tenor solo. Mr. W. Mor- ris, Bankffosfelen; bass solo. Mr. Tudor R Beynon, Ponthenrv; soprano solo, divided between Mias Rosanna Davies, Llanelly, and Miss Gwennie Thomas, Drefach; solo, under 16 years, Miss Winnie Jones, Eiros, Bankffosfelen; duett, Misees Williafns, Ponthenrv; solo, under 10 years. Miss Elsie Rogers, Pontyberem; juvenile recitation, 1 Master Madoc Thomas, Pontyberem; 2, Melfa Jones, Bankffosfelen; open recita- tion, Miss G. James (Amanferch). Glan- animan; walking stick, Mr. D. Richards, Castell. f,langeiideii-ne; penmanship. Mr. D. Thomas. The Laurels, Bankffosfelen; sketch, Mr. John Jones, Ty-steps, Crwbin; table centre. Miss Maddox. Llannon; cor- net solo, Master Williams, Tycroee. In the chief literary competition, the name of the successful competitor (who was the winner of the chair), did not transpire. Credit is due to the committee who worked so hard to ensure the success of the event. The officials were: Chairman, Rev. T. Wil- liams; treasurer, Mr. J. Jenkins; secretary Mr. Tom Samuel, Ponthenry. RHYDLEWIS. TIIP annual Eisteddfod at Hnwen took place on New Year's night, under the chair- manship f)/f Rov. Dan Evans. D.D.. Ha wen, m the absence of Dr. Powell. Neweastle- Einlyn. ThO' Rev. Torn Do^es, Bwlchv- roe-. was conductor, and Miss M E. James. A L.C.M., Twrgwyn Farm, accompanist; secretary. Mr. B. T. Davies', Cwmbarre; Messrs. W. R. Jones, Dyffiynceri, and John Jonesi Gvrynnant, treasurers. The adjudi-

JAMES HOWELL & Co., I' LTD., St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Annual Winter Sale Commenced on Thursday, January 4,1917 NO SALE in the Cabinet and Haberdashery Departments. « DEMONSTRATION OF Cadbury's Breakfast Chocolate ::Li 01 AT OUR Grocery Stores, Wharton-street.

CARDIGAN BAY TOWNS END OF THE STEAM PACKET COMPANY. Di. Edward Williams presided over a genera: meeting of shareholders of the Aberayron Steam Packet Company. Ltd., held at Aberayron. It was resolved, on the motion of the Chairman, to wind lip the company voluntarily. Mr. J M. Howell (one of the directors) said what they were so quietly doing was quite historic in its significance. They were ending a public, business of great useful- ness and once of great profit. Mr. Evans (Fishguard), whilst joining in the vote, said Fishguard had a grievance because the s.s. Norseman had been sold without consulting the shareholders. He regretted the wrench that was made by the dissolution of the company and the loss of convenience to the tnde of Fis'iguard and Soiva which the change involved. Mr. Howell replied that the directors were empowered to eell under articles of association. The people of Fisharuard a ad not displayed a keen anxiety < help the company sinoe the inauguration of the railway service. There was the same fault to find with the Aberayron trades- "'o;ile. He had! reiceived letters from five or six of the Bristol merchants contending they should have been consulted before he selling of the boat. The Chairman said there was nothing occult about the selling of the s.s. Norse- man. The directors had issued a circular to •II the merchants and shippers in Aber Hvron, Ne vQuav, Solva, Bristol, and Fish- rd notifying them that if they wished the service to be maintained they must ,it more support. There was no re- -ponse. He did not think Fishguard had vrrievanoA whatever.

WORRIED ABOUT ARMY FARMER'S SON FOUND HANGING AT LLANGENDEIRNE. A tragic, discovery was made at Wern- pele Farm. Llangendeirne, William Daniei (5). farmer's son, being found hanging, dead. by a chain in the stable. He was Guite happy and cheerful when last seen alive by his widowed mother. It is stated I that the man had been worrying a. great real about joining the Army, and was afraid be would be called up at the begin- ning of the year. I

LLANGENDEIRNE. On New Year's night, a. lecture was de- livered at Bethel B. Chapel. Llangendeirne, by the Rev. E. U. Thomas, Carmarthen, who took as his subject, "A Tour through Holland, Belgium, and Germany. The lecturer was at his best, and ail present were unanimous that the lecture was one of the finest over heard. The speaker dealt with the characteristics of the three nations ir. a very masterly way. The chair was oc- j cupied by Mr. R. W. Jones, county sur- veyor, Carmarthen.

ABERAYRON A very high-class concert was held at the u "mi r e on Wednesday, the 27tn ult. 1 he Lampeter Pierrot Troupe, under the able cond'iotorship of Mr. William Le'wiB, C.M., who held the concert for the benefit of 'he local soldiers and sailors' com-' lortg fund, v, ere so well trained that the programme from beginning to end kent the audience spell-bound. The able way i ul-K.ii all the artistes took their respective pms was generally commented upcn, and it would we difficult indeed to find a troupe of aitistes, even among the professionals who took their parts so masterly. The second part of the programme took the form of a faioe, entitled "Old Cooceberry," :n which Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Williams, the mayoress of Lampeter, took the leading pertis, and which was so well plaved that we could hardly expect better results from trained actors who had made the stage their profesÚon. Among the troupe was one Aberayron man, kiz.. Mr. R Phil Jones, the son of Mr. John Jones, etationmaster. The party iere accompanied by Mr. J. S Jones, the mayo'- of Lampeter, whom. we uncieivtand, takes a keen interest in the artistes, and ho is aW.au ardent suppor- ter of the troupe, and contribute^, hand- somely towards their success. The chairman for the evening was Mr. D. G. Munro Hughes, or rue N.P. Bank, who as usual carried out his duties admirably. A vote of thanks to thp conductor and trainer, Mr. Wm. Lewis, and to the troupe was heartily adopted, a.nd we all look forward to a speedy yit;:it again of this well-known pier- rot troupe. A Fancy Drc-a Ball was held at the Red Ciosg Hospital OK Friday evening-, which was a complete success. The dresses v.orn were in\ ariably of a gorgeous nature, and it was extremely difficult in awarding the prizes to know to whom the same should be itwiiided. The first prife the lrdu-s wa aw aided to Siss Olive Jones, Sur nvside, who wore an early-Victorian dress, the second priz;' was awarded to Mies Marion .hvaiie, 1[1 nthe House, who wore a Chinese drtss, and Mias Bessie Lewis, R.A.M.. was av. ar.led the third prize for rag-time charac- ter.. Among the gentlemen the first prize was awarded to Private Hollier, as coster- monger, and the second went to Private bhodes as pohcen an. A miscellaneous con- cert followed in which Miss Pt z-slc Lc-vi* R.A.M., and Mrs. Dr. W. J. Davies* Bang. -Sci.-gs were also renciered by several of rhe vcimded soldshers The duties of accom- pamsts wer:' ably carried out by Mrs Davies, L. and P. Bank, and Miss Alice Davies, Tanyfron Villa. Great pi a ise is due to the promoters of the ball and con- cert. and the least really that one car. do is to provide means by which our wcunded heroct; can be entertained. • lommeneing on the 1st inst., the south mail which rsually left her(: at 3.40 p.m. now leaves 20 minutes early, viz.. at 3 23 p.m The change is taking place, we under- stand, on account, of the mail fain leaving Lampettr earlier than previously. ° Watch night services were he'd at the Holv iriuitj Chuvdh on New Year's Eve. which were well attended, the Vicar, Rev. Evan Evans, officiating-. The children kept up the usu-u custom of gcing- around for "Oalenig" on New Year's Day. The smile which gTeetad those who gave them a penny or two V:,6 cer- tainly an ample reward for their contribu- ticn We rover know what value there k in a smile, especially at this time, when ro many ol us find that sorrow Ù; so prevalent. Let n", hop and wish that peaco will reign long before this year is out. Sccond-lieutenant Ossie Jones, the son of Mr. and Airs. B. C. Jones, Alban-equare, wa." home for a few days over the holidavs. Secrnn heut. Jones hai6 been in F.-aitee on over nine months, and took part in the re- cent advance on* the Somme. We are pleased to find that. this gallant young officer has so far escaped without a scratch, and we wisn him every luck, again in the future.. ,gal I

NEW QUAY 1 !ii« weei,; we had the pleasure of feeing a "umber of -our boys home on leave Thev \ene LJicut. f red Evans, M>>rfagwvn, Severn Garrison; Scrgt. D. Evans, Ilay mond, Ciidur ^]ity B-itt. Corpi. Stanmore V^W -^rinp-terrace, Welsii Regt.; Richards, ivla^ypwil. Welsh Kegt. Corpi. S. Lewis was home from iiospita), where he had been suffering from ..emmorha,ge,. Pte. W. Richards was on his last leave before leaving for France. Instead of the usual services at the Taber- nacle and To.vyn Chapel* last Sundav prover meetings, on l.ehalf of the country and our soldiei^ and .'saiiarsj, were. held. The old custom of holding prayer meet. ;ngs every evening for the first. week of the New Year was pr. served in every chapel. Two s'ociais were held here in the course r>f the past week. One took pi a- at the T(ibeirnace O.M. CJhiapel pn Ti^askJa-y evening. y hell a crowd of people attended and an enjovi-ble renin? was snent. The second sccial was that held at the Towvn Vest-rij* on Thursday i^ninir, under thp> aii spices of the Ladies' Wcrlcing Class Committeel The buii.iinig wad croiwded, and ah "d an enjoyable t;me. A number I of ;soldifrs had come down from the Aber- avron Cottage Hospital, and contributed to a g-oori programme. The affair was complete suo/cess, as ti>e. p^oplo- of New Cuay g^ve it their whole-hearted support. The amount realised was about i ?0. The committee thankful to the ladies of New Quay who provided the cakes free of charge. It has hen reported that. the -.s. Norse- miain. whiqh New Quay people lnEtw so wcH, has been wrecked -on the west; coast of Ireland. Fortunately all the crew were saved. The s.s. Norseman, up to a short nme ago, use<f to trade regularly between Bristol and Nejw Quay anld oth^r ooast, town*. townl.

ST. PETER'S ANNUAL CHARITY.-In aooord- jvnce with "l\lorris'l) Cha,rity" bread was distributed by the --lergy of St. Peter's parish at the Priory-street Schools on New War's IJay to the poor of the town, who ,at- tended a Welsh service at St. Peter's Church, at which the Vicar (Rev. B. Parry Griffiths) officiated. Pennies were also dis- tributed to upwards of fiv. hundred chil- dlPll. MUSICAL SUCCJ^SKS — The to.low.ng pr.iuU of Mr. Harold Malkin, F.R.C.O., liave recently passed the examinations of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and It.C.M..—Advanced Division, Pianofoit'J: Annie Lewis, Hamilton II()ue, Lam- muri-st-reet. Carmarthen; Mis; Gwei. Mor- gan. A vol; i Stores, Pendine. Aliss May Hardaker was also successful in obtaining the Lower Division Certificate Local fSchools Examination. The lsst fifteen pupils of Mr. Malkin who have entered for the Advanced Division Examination in pianoforte playing have all gained the certificate at the first attempt. „ PKHSOKAL.—'The Rev. Prof. M. B. Owen, J.A., B D., has officiated at Penuei Baptist ;("hurch for the past fifteen months, whilst .ilie.Rev Waldo .Lewis, pastor (who has now returned to Carmaithen, was at Malta. On Sunday last, at the Com- munion service, Mr. David Hinds (secretary), on behalf of the church, offered a hearty .vote of thanks to Mr. Owen for hit. seift-ices during the absende of Mr. L*'iii-During .this time, he said, Mr. Owen had been most faithful and energetic in all matters concerning- the welfare of the chuT-ia, and that period had been a most happy one, both for Mr. Owen and for tUg c'utrch. The congregation marked .their a; >r,reeiation by standing. Mr. Owen smt- ablv responded, and wished every success -o .\It-. Lewis ztijtl,ti), cliiircn. RKD CBOSS HOSPITAL.-The v.c-cietar-y h( < s to acknowledge with many thanks gifl- .during' the month of December of a i I t s, .yegetrblee, «rgs, pudding, mince mett, fruit, chocoUite, geese, and turkeys, ciLl-ioc-, .needlework, cigarettes, etc., ftorn the following -Lord and Lady Dvn- <nor- Mr. Jones, J-Janmitoe; Colonel and Mrs Lloyd, Pare Henn; Mrs. Davies, Golden Grove; Llanboidy parisli: Mrs. Ken Evans. Mrs Llan- thlo Working Party; Mr. Thomas, Go;,Ieii Grove; Mrs. Drunuiiond; Mrs. A^tjett; .Mr-. J Llovd. Glmgwili; Mrs. Rudman Saunders; Mrs. Barker; Mrs. Morris, Coornoe: .V!rs. Walton Major Cacs; Mrs Mornnn Cut- (uljs; Mrs. Newland; Lady Phdipps; Mrs. j.lovd Gilfaahwen; Miss Williams Llan- {fat hen; Mrs ^ohens-Davie?: St, Peter s Egg Collection, Mrs..Ptpl, XalLaris, Qrk- n-en Exiplosive Loading Co., Ltd., brev; Mrs. W. Thomas: Mr. Arthur Elm Ledge; Mr. D. H. Thomas, Starling lark; Mi- Rees, Ysgarwen, Pencidir; Deaco" Cress InTi Chapel; Misses Mansel; Mrs. Jones, Pareyronen; Mr. Davies.Dryslv.yn Stores ;M isses Saunders Mrs. Walters. Pen- llwvn-park; Mrs. Urquhart; Mrs. Starke, I 'I ;¡gha<rne Castle; Miss Prctheroe; Mr. lewis. Priory-street; Mrs Pryse-Lne; Mrs. Richards. Piefon-ten ace; Messrs. Cadburj 6, Birmingham; le TS. Fry" s, Bristol; yJusrs. Jijies Bros.

cotors were:—Music, Mr. J. C. McLean, F.R.,C.-O.. poetry, Mr. S.' Gv. illy Davies. Aberystwyth { recitation, Rev. Tom Davies, Bwlchvgroes; art, Mrs. Evans, Pengelly-isaf; handwriting. Miss L. M. Davies, C.M., Brithdir. Th. eistedd- fod was the most successful ever held at Ha wc n. A-,vards:-Solo for boys l nder 14 years of age, "Cadlef Morgan\vg" lit, Johnny B. Lewis, Penparc, Rhydlewi«,; 2nd. John Emlyn Davies, P nsariigarreg. Rlivd- lewis: 3rd, Emrys Jones, Gwyimaau, Riiyd- lowis. Recitation for children aiider" 10 years of age: 1st, Wm. John Eh-ans, Pen- lallt. Rhydlewis; 2nd, Hannah Jones Tal- giith, Rhydlewis: 3rd, Lizzie Jonovi, Gwyn- Wint. Rhycllewis; 4th, Arthur Thomas, Rliydlewis. Solo foi- i-irl-i uiidei, 14 years of age- 1st, P. James, Top, Biyngwenith 2nd, Ainit Jones, Hawen Chapel House. r Ilyd- is Recitation, under 16 years of tuge: list and 2nd. divided between William John Evans. Penrallt, Rhydlewis; John Thomas Evans, Talgarth, Rhydlewis. and Hannah Jones, Talgarth. Rhydlewis. Duet:, for girls Miss A. L. Jones, Pencader, and Miss Essie Evans, Brcngest. Solo lor pei^ons over 45 years of age: Mr. Tom Williams (smith), Crosslan. Handwriting by children under 14 years: 1st, Iorwerth Evans, Llain- n'anai. Rhydlewis; 2nd, Tom Jones, Gwyn- nant, Rhydlewis. Tenor sole: Mr. D. Lloyd Jones, Lj'ing.inllo Farm Contralto solo: Miss Essie Evans Brongi st. Englyn on Tank Jkfr. D. R. Lavies, C.M. (Cledyn), Ci\ rtt.ewvdd. Song, The Local Tri- bunal" Mr. D. R. Davies. C.M. (Cledynj, Cwrtnewydd. Soprano solo: Misj Annie L. Jones, Pencader. Translation: 1st. Miss Annie Jc,i) Schcoi House, GJvnurthen; 2nd. Nurse Morgan. Rhydlewis. Duett, tenor and bass: Messrs. Rees, Nantypcpty, and t. Farmyard Rhydlewie. Letter to a sailor jr a soldier: Divided between Gwladvs Davies, l^laenafon, and E. George Jones. Ciliau. Solo 'for novices: Miss M;:ggi,e Jane Jenkins, Morfariichaf, 1 lan- grr, nog. Baritone solo: Mr. Evan Jones, Tyhwnt. Ab.-rbank. Mixed choral ccmpeti- tioi: by party not under 16 in number: 1st. Tregroes Party (75 out of 80 marks); Dyff. iieei-ri ryneeiri Party, No. A (70 marks) Dyffivn- cerri Party No. B (65 marks) Bwlchygroes Party (64 marks). Ditto by party eight in number: Bet'iesda Party. Recitation foe pel sons over 16 years: 1st, Mr. E. Jcnes, Ciliau: 2nd, Mr. E. J. Lewis. Tre- groes. POPUI. Soineviiere in France": Mr. (iwilyni Car Jones, Newgate, RH d- lev is. Telyneg: Divded between Messrs. E. Georue Jones. Ciliau. and S. O. The ma f, Trelech. Pair of socks: Miss Mary Evans. Mychoilyn. Pair of mittens: Miss Mary Evans, Mydroilyn. E.-i;-ay or. The War and Christian ChurMies": Williams, C.M., Cyerwedros.