The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LAMPETER. SCHOLASTIC. Mr Henry Elmes Jones, of Tals-irn, has successfully passed his preliminary examination in Pharmacy, and has been ad- mitted an Associate of the Pharmaceutical Society. Mr Jones was a pupil of Mr Sydney Davies, B.Sc., of this town. LAMPETER PONTSTEVHEN SCHOOL BOARD, A meeting of this Board was held on Monday, the 4th instant, at the Clerk's office, when there were present Professor H. Walker, in the chair, the Rev R. C. Jones, and Mr John Fowden, Thomas Lloyd, clerk, and John Jones, at- tendance officer.-The Attendance Officer was directed to inform Mr J. W. Evans, chemist, that he must not employ one Thomas Jeremy. a child of eleven years of age, to sell papers for him as he had not obtained the necessary certificate of proficeticv.-It was resolved that a monitor be appointed for Peterwell Girl's School at the next meeting. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.— An entertainment was given on Friday last, in St. Peter's Schoolroom, by the Lampeter Work- ing Men's Conservative Club. The first part consisted of vocal and instrumental music, and concluded with an amusing sketch by Mr George Williams, cf St. David's College, in which he described the adventures and misfortunes of a Welsh emigrant to America in a most natural and amusing way. In the vocal part of the pro- gramme the songs of Mr J. L. Jenkins, Mr D. W. Evans, and Rev J. R. Jones were greeted with well-deserved applause, and the performance of Mr W. L. Hughes on the piccolo received similar tokens of appreciation from the audience. The second part consisted of a farce, entitled The Irish broom maker, or a cure for Dumb- ness." The pie^e is an adaptation of Moliere's Medecin malgre lui" to English customs. The costumes of the characters were very carefully got up, and doubtless went far to add to the success of the piece. The get up of Dennis Mnrphy, an Irish broom maker, was almost unimpeach- able, while that of Bridget, his wife, and Dr. Frantic were, to say the least, fantastic, though quite in harmony with the piece. Laura Credulous added much life to the play, while Pel/Sfi/> her niaid, was brilliant in the distinctness with which she gave utterance to the etymological mistakes put into her month by the author. At the conclusion of the farce the characters re-ap- peared the on stage and sang in company with the audience God save the Queen." Appended is the programme :—Part I. vocal and instrumental music —Piano solo, Miss S. J. Jones solo, Mr J. L. Jenkins; song, Mr Llewellyn Jones; duett, the Misses Jenkins song, Mr D. W. Evans; duett, the Misses Hughes; piccolo solo, Mr W. L. Hughes; song, Rev J. R. Jones; pianoforte duet, Misses Sophia Jones and H Williams; sketch, Mr Geo. Williams. Part 11. The Irish broom maker, or a Cure for Dumb- ness :-Sii, Ralf Credulous, Mr J. E. Jones Walter Lotewell, Mr J. D. Timothy Dr Frantic, Mr Stephen Davies Dennis Murphy (a broom maker) and Dr Murphy (a professor of medicine), Mr D. F. Lloyd; Squire Robert, Mr Oliver Evans Dick, Simon and Mobin (servants to Sir Ralf), Messrs S. D. Jones, E. W. Richards, and S. Davies Laura Credulous, Miss S. J. Jones Peyyy (her traid), Miss Polly Davies; Bridget (wife of Dennis), Miss S. Herbert. Towx COUNCIL. A meeting of the Council was held on Saturday, the 2nd instant, when the following members were present, viz Alderman J. W. Evans, Medical Hall, in the chair; Councillors, David James, White Hall; Thomas Owen, Station-terrace T. L. Davies, Caxton Hall Morgan Jones, Fountain Inn John Davies, Pound Alfred Thomas, St. David's College School John Jones, Ystrad House William Jones, Black Lion; and Roderick Evans, Apothecaries Hall. A deputation on behalf of the Zoar Congregational Chapel, waited on the Council for their consent to extend the burial ground attached to that chapel. The Council unanimously resolved to assent tu the request.—The collector of rates laid before the Council a list of persons in the borough, who are in arrear, and he was directed to take pro- ceedings to enforce payment at once.—Mr John Jones gave notice that at the next meeting he will ask why the Municipal list of voters for the borough was not adopted at the recent election of County Councillor for the district forming the borough of Lampeter.—It was resolved that a deputation consisting of the Mayor, Messrs Roderick Evans, T. H. R. Hughes, Thomas Lloyd, J. W. Evans, and the Rev C. G. Ed- mondes, Principal of St. David's College, be ap pointed to wait upon Mr Szlumper the Engineer of the Manchester and Milford Rail- way, with the view of getting a better station erected at Lampeter.—Certain repairs were re- ported as requiring to be done at the Slaughter House, and the Slaughter house committee was authorised to get the same done. FOOTJULL—Lampeter r. Swansea.—On Satur- day last, the Swansea team journeyed to Lampeter to play the return with the College. Owing to the defeat which the College had bus- tained at Swansea, their arrival was locked forward with not a little fear. Three o'clock saw them lauded, having driveu over from Llanwrda, and they determined to enter the field at once. The ropes were lined with a goodly number of spectators. The College captain won the toss, md determined to play with the wind. The ball tvas put in motion by C. Williams, which was well returned, and play settled down half way. kfcer some loose scrimmages, Lampeter forced the lall to the Swansea twenty-five. Here, Lampeter vere allowed a free kick, owing to one of the Swansea men not putting the ball down quick nough. The captain (E. W: Jones) took the :ick, but failed. The ball was now rushed by he Swansea forwards to the Lampeter twenty- ve, where the play remained] some time. One f the Lampeter men being offside, Swansea were Ilowed a free kick, which, however, they failed a utilise. The visitors still continued to press tie home team, and by a rush of their forwards, btained a try which, however, was not )nverted. After the kick out, the home team ere again pressed, which resulted in a minor )r Swansea. Half time was soon called, the 30res being—Swansea, one try, one minor lampeter, nil. After the ball was kicked ( 'li, it 'as well returned by the visitors, and a series of srimmages took place at halfway. Now the 'ollege captain (E. W. Jones) made a good shot t a drop goal, and Swansea were now compelled to such down. After kick out, the visitors were ressed, but were relieved by a long punt. Play as now at half-way, when the ball was finely ribbled by Richards into the Swansea twenty- ve. The home team now had again to play on ie defensive, and the visitors were awarded a linor After the kick out, the Swansea for wards ished the ball to the Lampeter goal line. After )me scrimmages the ball was played to Gwynne, ho ran behind the post. The place was taken y Gwynne which he negotiated. Time was died, leaving Swansea victorious by one goal, le try, two minors to one minor. The following 'e the teams Lampeter — Full back, H. Lillet three-quarters, E. W. Jones (captain) owen, Merthyr Jones and J. Davies half-back, Teale and Jenkins forwards, Roberts, Fisher, ichards, J. J. Jones, Davies, Williams Jones. tvansea.—Full back, Thorogood; three-quartets, wynne, Whoppan, W. Jones, Pierce; half-backs, imes, Matthews forwards, James Matthews, owen, Bevan, J. Williams, W. Williams, obner, Gammon, A. N. Other. Referee, Mr orsland.

LLANDOVERY. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Our correspondent at landovery, writes :-Referring to the report "of ie meeting of the Llandovery Board of uardians in your last issue, respecting the tccination fees, the clerk stated that the 14s. aim was for vaccinations performed in the Lrishes of Cilycwm and Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, con- quently being out of Dr. Lewis' disirict, this am directed to say is a wrong version of the aim. The claim was for vaccinations performed 1 seven children resident in those respective Lrishes, but who were brought to Dr. Lewis, irgery, which is one of the stations appointed f the Board of Guardians.

LLANSTEPHAN. THE Llanstephan and Llanybri United Choir ,ten is going to St. Clears, Eisteddfod, on Easter .onday, to take part in the chief choral competi- on. ENTERTAINMENT. — On Friday evening, ebruary 1st, a very successful entertainment as given at the National Schoolroom, in aid the Reading Room. The chair was occu- led by Mr Stanley Brailsford. THE victory won by Mr T. Morris, the Coomb, per his opponent has given great and general itisfaction in the district. The outward demon- ;ration which followed the declaration of the oil showed with what popularity the result was ;ceived. In order to celebrate the event more illy, Mr Noel Church, with his usual liberality, ave a champagne dinner at the Castle Hotel on Wednesday evening, January 30th, thus afford- 19 an opportunity to the supporters aud well- 'ishers of Mr Morris to meet for mutual con- ratulation. About thirty sat to dinner, and the atering of Mr and Mrs Howell left nothing to be esired, and retiects the greatest credit upon lem for the excellent manner in which everv- ling was served out. After the cloth had been moved, Mr Church proposed the health of The Queen," which was lrlluk right loyally. The next toast was that of the" Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations." This was responded to by the Revs W. R. Lloyd, curate of Llanstephan, and D. S. Davies, vicar of Llany- bri.—The health of Mr Morris, the successful candidate," was then proposed in a happy speech by Mr Church, who said that he hoped Mr Morris would long live to represent them on the Council, which sentiment, it need not be said, found an echo in every heart present. Mr Brailsford and Mr Howell, head gardener of Coomb, responded in Mr Morris' absence. The former gentleman said that he did not consider it right that politics should be introduced into these Councils, as that body was a purely admin- istrative one, and existed only for the purpose of discharging certain duties deputed to it by the legislature. Mr Howell spoke as an old tried servant, and one who has had long experience of the family. No one could bear better testimony thail-he to the domestic qualities of the Squire of Coomb.-The health of Mr Church" was pro- posed in a felicitous speech by the Rev D. S. Davies, vicar of Llanybri. Mr Davies bore testimony to the generous disposition of Mr Church, who is always most anxiolls to extend a. kindly hand to anyone or anything that may commend itself to him. The company drank his health with musical honours. The aged and _L" I i" .1 respecteu vicar or tne Parish was not forgotten. Mr Morgan, the schoolmaster, most respectfully proposed his health, and remarked that nearly all present had the privilege of a longer acquain- tance with the vicar than himself, but he knew him long enough to deeply respect him. Mr Noel Church responded in feeling terms. Mr J. Church, in responding to the toast of his health, which was drunk with musical honours, made an excellent speech, and the cheers which followed his remarks showed how thoroughly his senti- ments were at one with those present. The healths of Mr L. G. de Ferry (proposed by the Rev D. S. Davies, Llanybri) and Mr Henley were very cordially drunk as persons who had exhibited a great amount of zeal in the same cause by lending their carriages, &c. Numerous other toasts were honoured, amongst which may be mentioned the healths of Capt. Edmonds, Revs W. R. Lloyd, D. S. Davies, Llanybri; Evans, Llangain; and Lewis, Llangunnock Messrs Morgan, Weight, Phillips, James, Davies, Howell, Thomas, and Hancock. The unanimity with which Mr Morris' tenants spoke of his goodness as a landlord shows how popular lie is with that class. A very pleasant evening was spent and perfect unanimity prevailed those who were privileged to be present will long remember Mr Church with a feeling of gratitude.

LLANWRDA. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—The poor of the above village were last week presented with blankets and house coal, charitably (riven by Mrs Carberry Vaughan Pryce-Rice, of Llwynybrain, and for which they arc desirous of conveying tu thu kind donor their most hearty thanks. cl

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Mil POWFLL's Foxhounds will meet on Tues- day, February ILMI, at Mydrim and on Friday, February 15th, at Plascrwn each day at 10.30. rrll; TIVYSIDE Foxhotinds-witt meet oil Monday, February 11th, at Black Cock; and 011 Thursday, February 14th, at Conarth each day at 10.10. THE PENLLKRGAKE Foxhounds will meet Oil Tuesday, February 12th, at Five Roads; and on Friday, February 15th, Llandiloyrhynys Bridge each day at 10.30.

:DEATH. IN MEMORIAM. DAVII,.S.-Ill loving memory of Mary Ann, the beloved wife of R. Morgan Davies, Llandyssil, who died February 7th, 1888, aged 36 year*. i "ut lust, but gone before.

AT HOME AND ABROAD. ACCIDENTS OF ALL KINDS INRURED AG AINST BY THE Railway Passengers' Assurance Company 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. Hon. EVELYN ASHLEY Chairman. Annual Income, 2248,000- Invested Capital and Reserve Fund, £ 275,000. COMPENSATION PAID FOR 126,000 ACCIDENTS zee,eoo,ooo- MODERATE P-REHIUMS-FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS— NEW CONCESSIONS. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. WEST END OFFICE 8, GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS, W.C Head Office :-64, CORNHILL, LONDON, E.C. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary, CARMARTHENSHIRE FARMERS' CLUB. THE next Quarterly Meeting of this Club will be JL held at the Cawdor Arms Hotel, Liandilo, on Tuesday, the 12th day of February next, at 2 o'clock p.m. The subject for discussion is To consider the question of getting for the farmers a better price for their produce," to be introduced by Mr. W. J. Wilson, The Dell, Llanelly. A set of shaft harness, a chain harrow, a cattle medicine chest, a double rein bridle, 2 hay knives, 6 spades, and 6 digging forks will be distributed by lot. W. W. PROSSER, Sec. Alltyferin, Nantgaredig, January 30th, 1889. WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS. NOTICE TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. BIENNIAL CONTRACTS. SOUTH WALES ROYAL ENGINEER SUB-DISTRICT. SEPARATE Tenders are required for the several s contracts enumerated below, for the performance ot such works and repairs, and the supply of such building materials as may be ordered for War Depart- ment buildinp and-propertyin the above sub-district for a period of two years, from 1st April, 1889, to 31st March, 1891, viz. No. 2 CONTRACT.—Penally Barracks and Rifle Range, Carmarthen Barracks, Tenby, and Ferryside. No. 3 CONTRACT.—Swansea, including the Bay, Mumbles Fort, and Briton Ferry. No. 4 CONTRACT—.Cardiff, Newport (Mon.), Ogmore Sands, near Bridgend, and Lavernock Battery. No. 5 CONTRACT.—Monmouth, and Pwlholm, near Monmouth. No. 6 CONTRACT.— Aberystwith. No. 7 CONTRACT. -Welshpool. No. 8 CONTRACT.—Hay Camp Field. No. 9 CONTRACT.—Brecon. No. 10 CONTRACT.—Worcester Barracks and Rifle Range, Balsall Heath, and Castlemorton. No. 11 CONTRACT.—Severn Defences, Fortifications, War Department Buildings, Roads and Boundaries at Flat Holm and Steep Holm Batteries. Forms of Tender, with conditions of contract, schedules of prices, and further information, can be obtained on application at the Royal Engineer Oflice, ISO, C'owbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff, on any week day, between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock, up to 21st February, 1889, after which date no application will be entertained. A payment of His. for the schedules of prices will be required of each candidate; this sum will not be returned. The printed schedules, with conditions of contract, may be seen without payment, at the Royal Engineer Offices, at, 180, Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff (between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.), up to 21st February, 1889. Candidates tendering are requested to send testi- monials of competency, with their application for Schedules. The tenders are to be delivered at the War Office, Pall Mall, London, S.W. (the date will be notified on the form of tender), addressed to the Director of Army Contracts, and marked on the outside "Tender for Artificers Work." The Secretary of State for War does not bind himself to accept the lowest or any tender. (Signed) T. GLANCY, Lieut.Colonel, li.E. Commanding Royal Engineer South Wales Sub-District. Royal Engineer Office, 180, Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff. 31st January, 1889. CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE LOWER DIVISION OF THE EASTERN WARD. LAWES AND GENTLEMEN,— Through inadvertence I quite omitted in last week's issue of this paper to thank you most sincerely for recording your votes in my favour at the recent election. I must also not forget to thank the several ladies and gentlemen who worked so hard on my behalf. Yours faithfully, H. BRUNEL WHITE. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. NOTICE is hereby given that an adjourned meeting of the Court of Quarter Sessions will be held at the Shire-hall, Carmarthen, on the 21st instant, at 12.30 P.M. THOMAS JONES, Clerk of the Peace. LLANDOYERY. SPRING CLEANING. For really first class Painting -and Decorating go to GEO. EDWARDS, CASTLE STREET, LLANDOVERY. ESTIMATES FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY WORK A VARIETY OF PAPERHANGINGS IN STOCK. TOWN OF CARMARTHEN. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. MR. JOHN FRANCIS will offer for SALE bv AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmar- then, at 3 p.m. punctually, on Tuesday, February 19tli, 1889, all that exceedingly valuable and attractive Freehold Propeity, known as "THE SPRINGFIELD ESTATE," and also Freehold Cottages, in the followiug lots, or in such lots as may be determined upon prior to, or at the time of sale, namely: LOT 1. -Alt those two semi detached Villas known as THE SPRINGFIELD ESTATE," with a Meadow and Garden adjoining, situate close to the town of Carmar- then, standing on a rise, with a lovely aspect overlook- ing the town of < armarthen, and commanding most extensive views of the Yale of Towy and the surround- ing scenery; each of the villas contain entrance hall, dining room, drawing-room, kitchen pantry, collar, coal-house, and three bedrooms aud with a small out- lay they would make one excellent family residence the outbuildings consist of a two-stall Stable and Coach- house with loft over the Garden is productive, and is well-stocked with fruit trees there is also an abun- dant supply of pure well-water the meadow contains 4a. more or less, of most rich and productive Pasture Land, a plan of which will be prepared and lefc a.t the omce of the Aucfcinnppr. for inKiiontion -J -J:V. °^e,rs sreat advantages to anyone seeking a •il llo, Jfe8.Klence' combining a good south aspect Villa# may This Lot 18 sold subject to certain water-rights be- longing to the Corporation pf Carmarthen. ?• hree Freehold Dwelling-houses, situ., ten. and being Nos. 10, if, »»•« lb, Magay,i,K' 1W, iu UP- town of Carmarthen, in the several occupations of Margaret Harris, Thomas Lewis, BJartha Morris Margaret Williams, and Mary Allen, at the aggregate annual rental of £ 15 12s. Particulars anJ conditions of sale may be obtained of Mr John Francis, Auctioneer, listate A-e.it, Surveyor and Valuer, Carmarthen; or of AJr. T. U. POWELL, solicitor, Brynmawr, Breoonshire. CASTLE PIGGIN, NEAR CARMARTHEN. ~VTR. JOHN FRANCIS is favoured with instruc* mw"r !ions fl'om M- L- w- Lloyd Price, Esq., to t» y AUCTION, on the above premises, on £ ?$* Febr"ary 20th, 1889, the wliole of the and oth ^DielogaQt ]Io«sebold Furniture, Pictures, dininw room ^t8' c.omPri3iDg the contents of hall, bedrooms d* .w'no room> morning room, library, &c. • 2 verv k'81j° rooms, kitchens, offices, yard, dinner aOTtoS^fc'" Wo™»ter and Wedgwood plants, a large 'iutnH(i!.p,,eGea; a lar8e "nix"* of Brougham. an<* a fashionable Auctioneer,G8f!and bL°pbnta,D|d of Mr' John Francis' Carmarthen. 3 Survey^ and Valuer, PENCADER CHEMICAL WORKS, CAR- MARTHENSHIRE MR. JOHN FRANCIS is instructed to SELL by AUCTION (absolutely without reserve), at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, the 2nd of March, 1889, the above valuable and im- portant Chemical Works, situate uear Pencader Station on the G. W. and M. Ac M. Railways, and comprising substantially and conveniently erected works, manager's house and offices, machinery, stock- in-trade, weighing-machine, and house, all standing on about 3 acres of land, with a railway siding capable of accommodating 20 trucks at a time, held under a lease, of which 77 years are unexpired. Further particulars will duly appear, and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneer, at his Office, Carmarthen. NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. JOHANNES Towy —Your poetry has again been unavoidably crowded out.

THE VACANT BISHOPRIC OF ST. ASA-PH. -The Liverpool Mercury hears that the bishopric of St. Asaph has been offered to the Veti. Archdeacon Watkins, of Durham. HUNT BALL,—The annual Hunt Ball in con- nection with the Carruarthenshire Hunt Steeple- chases was held on Wednesday at the Assembly- rooms, and was largely attended. OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL, CARMARTHEN. -Mr John Williams, a pupil of the above school, has suc- ceeded in passing the Pharmaceutical preliminary examination held last January. Soup KITCHEN. -The Mayor begs to acknow- ledge the receipt of the following dobations Mr Henry Norton, Green Hill, EIL Is; Mr R. W. Richards, Castle House, 21 Its Mr H. Cadle, Half Moon Hotel, 10s 6d. LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY DIVIDEND.—The dividend of the London and North Western Railway Company for the past holf-year will be at the rate of 7s per cent. per annum. I We are pleased to hear that Master E. Mansel Lewis, the second son of the Rev J. Wyndham Lewis, of this town, has won another scholar- ship at Llandovery college. This promising young boy was likewise fortunate in obtaining a first prize in chemistry last year. ST. PETER'S BAND OF HOPE. —A magic lantern entertainment (exhibited by Mr T. W. Barker) and a selection of songs, duetts, &c., was given in aid of the above Band of Hope at the Priory- street National Schoolroom. There was a large attendance. THE Secretary of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary begs respectfully to acknowledge the following amount, &c. :—Priordy Congregational Chapel, 22 4s periodicals from Mrs Pritchard, National Provincial Bank, King-street; illustrated papers from Mr D. E. Williams, Mr Finch, and Mrs William Jones. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL. On Thursday (30th ult.), the adult members of the above Sun- day School partook of a social tea, Mrs T. Jenkins, Park House, and Mrs R. A. Brockie, Guildhall-square, presiding at the tables, which were loaded with eatables of all descriptions. After the tables had been cleared, an interesting programme was gone throngh, the Rev. A. J. Parry, in the chair. Miss Edith Rees, Junr. Cert., R.A.M., and NIr J. H. Richards, accom- panied the singers on the piano. MISS MAGGIE MORTON'S COMPANY.—We are glad to see that Miss Maggie Morton has once more visited Carmarthen with her excellent com- pany. She has now not been here for the last three years, and we are sure the playgoers of this town will give her a hearty reception. She com- menced a five night visit at the Assembly-rooms on Thursday night (yesterday) with the well- known comedy Caste," and this is to be followed to-night (Friday) with "Mamma"; Ours on Saturday Romeo and Juliet on Monday and School on Tuesday night. NARROW ESCAPE OF THE PENLLERGARE Fox- HOUNDS.—On Monday last, as the passenger train due at Carmarthen Junction at 11.17 a.m. was running between Ferryside and Carmarthen Junction, the driver of the down passenger train (Mr Cox, of Carmarthen) noticed the houuds. making an attempt to cross the Hue, but being held in check by the passing of the up Irish goods train. Immediately however the goods train passed, the hounds rushed across the line right in front of the down passenger train. Mr Cox, the driver, at once applied the Vacuum brake, and succeeded in stopping the train, with- out any of the dogs being injured or killed. The passenger train was detained only three minutes, THE NEW WELSH CHURCH —A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday evening last, in St. Peter's Vestry, to look over tenders and to settle other matters with a view to the immediate commencement of this church. Dr. Rowlands was in the chair, and there were also present a very large number of the com- mittee. After some conversation it was decided to give the contract to Mr Evans, of Llanddewi- Brefi, his estimate being 22,100 odd. We under- stand that Mr Evans has given great satisfaction in erecting new Churches, &c., in the diocese, and we trust it will be said of him after com- pleting this new Welsh Church, that we have been pleased. By the generosity of Sir Ferguson Davie a site has been obtained which is not only excellent in itself, but also tulfils the difficult condition of satisfying everybody. A grant by the Incorporated Church BuildingSociety has also been secured. The paw. Church will be in close proximity to the National Schools in Priory-street, and will be commenced as soon as the weather be favourable. CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY ROADS BOARD.— The quarterly meeting of this board was held at Carmarthen on Wednesday, Mr J Lewis Philipps presiding. The three district roads boards reported that the following gentlemen-had been chosen to represent them on the county board, viz. Carmarthen District, Mr John Morris and Mr C. W. Jones Three Commotts District, Mr T. W. A. Evans, Kidwelly, and Mr F. R. Nevill, Felinfoel and Llandovery District, Mr George Jones, Ystrad, and Major Thomas, Moreb.—A letter from Colonel Lewes, Llysnewydd, wasread, which stated that the board's contractors, by taking stones from the River Tivy, had turned it aside, so that two acres of his (the colonel's) meadow land was carried away.—The Surveyor (Mr D. Phillips) said that no damage was done recently, and certain members of the board stated that the contractors took the stones out of the river under Colonel Lewes's supervision, and that he was paid according to agreement.—It was agreed that the clerk reply and explain the cl matter.—It was resolved that the clerk write tc Mr Lambert, secretary, of the Great Western Railway Company, to complain of the incon- venience caused by level crossings, where carriages were sometimes kept twenty miuutes waiting before the railway gates were un. locked. Captain Grismond Phillipps said they should never have allowed level cross. ings to be constructed.—Mr J. S. Tregoning said the public appeared to be in favoui of level crossings, as was seen from the opposition now offered at Burry Port to thE abolition of the level crossing by the railwaj company, who wished to have a bridge madE over the line.—There was no other busincs oi importance.

CONWIL CAIO. PAUTY AT THE VIEC.tRA(;E. --The Rev. Chas. and Mrs Chidlow, with their usual kindness, enter- tained the members of the local Drum and Fife Band at a party on Wednesday evening (the 29th ult.) CORRECTION.—Our correspondent writes In the report which appeared in the last issue the names of the following ladies who waited at the tea tables on the occasion ot Sir James H. W. Drummond's, Bart., wedding festivities were unavoidably omitted :—Miss Nellie Davies, Ynysau Mrs James, Ynysau and Mrs Jones, Goleugoed.

LLANWllTYD WELLS. EDUCATIONAL.—Among those who successfully passed the preliminary examination of the Phar- maceutical Society, held on the 8th January last, we find Mr R. J. Price, the son of Mr J. Price, Neuadd Arms Hotel, Llanwrtyd Wells. Ho was a pupil of Mr D. S. Thomas, Llandovery,

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. t ¡: The first meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Shire-hall, Car- marthen, on Thursday. There were present:— j Bonville, Owen, Llanelly. Bourne, J., Llanelly. Buckley, W. J., Pembrey. Davies, E., Conarth. Davies, T., Llanarthney. Davies-Evans, Col. H., Ltanybyther. Davies, J. Trelech. Emlyn, Viscount, Llanfihangel-Aberbythich. Evans, Rev T., Cilycwm. Evans, Gwilym. Llanelly. Evans, Rav W. E., Llanon. • Evans, J., Llangendeirne. i\ Evans, Daniel, Rbydcymmeraa. Evans, T., St. Clears. Harries/Evan, Llanifhanjjel-ar-arth. Howell, W., Pembrey. Hughes, Gwynne, Llandilo Urban. Jenkins, Thomas, Carmartheu. Jenkins, T.Llanelly. Jones, D. L Abergwili. Jones, W. N., Bettws. Jones, C., Conwil. Jones, Col. D. E., Llandovery. Jones, George, Mothvey. Lewis, John, Llangeler. Llewellyn, J., Whitland and Llanboidy. Maybery, Joseph, Llanelly. Morgan, D. Riion, Carmarthen. Morris, C. E., Llangunnor. Morris, Thomas, Llaiietepban, Morse, D., Laugharne. Norton, Henry, Carmarthen. Parry, D. C., Llanelly. Phillips, Thomas, Llanelly. ■'•■yri'i h" Phillips, R»»v P., Llanelly. • j i Philipps, J. L:, St. Ishtnael. ro;, Powell, T., Llaudilo Rural. Rees, Dr Howell, Quarterbach. Stephens, D. Kidwelly. Thomas, D. H., Carmarthen. .< f ) Thomas, H. J., Llanegwad. Thomas, J. Glyn, Llangennech. Thomas, Rev William, Whitland and Llanboidy. Tregoning, J. S., Llanelly. ¡,. Wilkins, Henry, Llanelly. i Wilson, W. J., Llanelly. The members absent were Mr Lewis Davies, J.P., Cayo Sir James Drummond, Bart. Lord Dynevor; Mr James Jenkins, Llangadock. PUBLIC ADMITTED. The Council voted the admission of the public, and a large number of the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood available themselves of the permission. PROVISIONAL CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr Maybery, seconded by Mr W. Howell, Dr. Howell Rees, Quarterback was elected chairman of the first and second meetings of the Council. Dr. Rees, on taking the chair, commenced to addressed the Council in Welsh, when Lord Emlyn interposed, and asked that what was said might be translated to the Court. The Chairman said he should translate it him- sen. Lord Emlyn We are all anxious to know what is said. The Chairman (continuing), said he had felt it his duty in that the first meeting of the Car- marthenshire County Council to address a few words to them in their dear old Welsh language. He thanked them very sincerely for the great honour they had done him in electing him to the post of provisional chairman. He acquiesced the more readily in the apppointmeut, because the responsibility would not be very burdensome, nor of very long duration. The county of Carmar- then was to be congratulated upon its Council. It had been elected by popular sufferage, on that the first time that the principle had been re- cognised that representation should go with taxation. Now, that the electorial war was over, he hoped that all bitter feeling would be left outside the Council Chamber, and that all would unite to work harmoniously and earnestly for the common good of the county (applause). CANDIDATES' EXPENSES. The Clerk of the Peace was authorised to apply for authority to receive candidates'declara- tion; CLERK TO THE COUNCIL. The Clerk of the Peace was elected provisional Clerk of the Council. ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The Chairman said the next business was the election of 17 aldermen. Lord Emlyn said he wished to say one word. He was very glad to hear the chairman urge that all bitterness should be put aside. Some of them had felt it a pity that any bitterness should have been introduced into the matter; and they should all agree now to work harmoniously for the good of the county. Anything he could do to promote that he would do (applause), and he was sure he could not be charged with having stirred up strife or promoted any contest. As to the election of aldermen, it would be very desir- able that they should be unanimous. It was very clear that one party had a large majority in the Council, and the power to put in aldermen who were all of their own shade of opinion. He understood that several meetings of that party had been held, and he would ask whether any decision had been come to as to electing aldermen from that party which did not belong to the .Majority. The reason he asked was, that in case any such decision had been come to, were the majority in favour of giving to the minority the opportunity of stating whom they would like to have elected. If that was granted it would tend to securing for the Council a harmonious start in their difficult and complicated work. The Chairman said the Liberals had met and decided to allow the Conservatives three alder- men, namely, Lord Dynevor, Mr J. L. Philipps, and Mr Hugh Nevill. Lord Emlyn said that three was less than the minority were entitled to, though he recognised that the majority had power to do as they liked With regard to Lord Dynevor, that gentleman was very ill-too ill to bo spoken to on business —but he (Lord Emlyn) understood that Lord Dynevor, before the election, expressed himself averse to being made an alderman, and he thought he was authorised in saying that Lord Dynevor would not accept the appointment. He would, therefore, suggest that the majority should consult the feelings of the minority as to whom they would elect in the place of Lord Dynevor. After a little discussion, in the course of which it was agreed to allow the minority the choice of an alderman in the place of Lord Dynevor, Lord Emlyn said the minority were quitp, prepared to accept the nomination of Mr J; Lewis Philipps and Mr Hugh Nevill for alder- men. Mr J. S. Tregoning proposed Sir James Hills- Johnes, K.C.B., V.C., in place of Lord Dynavor for alderman. Mr D. H. Thomas seconded, and then Thb Council adjourned for quarter of an hour to allow Councillors the opportunity of tilling up their aldermanic voting papers. THE VOTE. The vote resulted as follows :— Votes. John James, Liandovery 40 W. O. Brigstocke, J.P. 38 tD. Raudell, M.P. 38 Dr. J. A. Jones, Llauelly 37 fLflwis Morris, M.A., J.P- 37 Col. Gwynne Hughes, J.P 30 *H. Nevill, Llanelly y6 *J. Lewis Philipps, Carmarthen 35 Sir James Hills-Johnes 35 *W. de G. Warren, Tenby ail Robert Scourfield, Llanstepban 33 tT. Williams, Llwynhendy 33 Bowen, Llandilo 32 i'J. Bagnall Enns, J.P. 31 *D. Jame.,q, Bailibedw. D. Richards, Ammanford 30 Joseph Joseph 27 Those with an are to retire in three years, II and the next meeting will decide which of the ) three with a f shall retire in three years, the voting yesterday being a tie. The others will hold their seats for six years. Only Mr J. L. Philipps is a member of the Council. Amongst the non-elected were Messrs W. R. Edwards, Carmarthen, 19 votes; D. Evans, Llanelly, 18; J. Lewis, Llandovery, 14; and about a dozen others, who received from ten votes to singles. The Council then adjourned for 40 minutes, so that the list of aldermen might be printed for I the voting three and six years period.

TALLEY. MARRIAGE REJOICINGS. — Wednesday week (the 30th ult.), will be a long remembered day in this part of Carmarthenshire, including the parishes of Talley, Llansawel, and Caio, and the borders, where more than a holiday im- portance was attached to it by the community in general, in honour and celebration of the marriage which took place that morning, at St. Marks, North Audley-street, London, of the worthy Baronet of Edwinsford-Sir James H. W. Drummond, to Mrs Clifton, of Lytham Hall, Lancashire. The first manifestations that an event ot more than ordinary importance was taking place were the booming of cannon and ringing of bells, started at eight o'clock to an- nounce the hour the nuptial knot was to be tied. About noon crowds of men, women, and children in holiday attire, notwithstanding the somewhat unpropitious weather, took their way to- wards the different centres for the afternoon proceedings. But this account has only to do in particular with Talley. At two p. m., some 120 of Sir James's tenants and acquaintances sat down to a most sumptuous dinner, provided at his cost, at the Edwinsford Arms Inn. The dining- room had been decorated for the occasion with evergreens, flowers and mottoes, &c., such as A long and happy life to Sir James and Lady Drummond," "God bless the happy pair," Heb Dduw, heb ddim," Dtiw a digon," &c. A place of prominence was given a banner bearing the family crest—a flying dragon and lion rampant, with the motto" Hos gloria reddit honores," accompanied with another bearing the words The noble family of Edwins- ford." Mr Rees, Glaurafondduganol, presided, and the Rev J. R. Morgan, (C.M.), Talley, was vice president. Mr William Griffiths, the Railway Stores, Llandilo, and Mr T. Evans, Pwllaucochion, also occupied places as vice- chair-nen. The tables having been cleared, and the health of the Queen having been duly honoured, the Chairman, in most glowing terms and a well-put speech, proposed the toast of the day, which, it is needless to say, was received and honoured with enthusiastic cheers, again and again renewed. Numnrolls other toasts followed, each successive speaker in responding finding something additional and pertinent to say in warmest admiration and praise of Sir James, either as landlord or some or other of the many h public and private ways the highly respected baronet has made himself so useful and good in the past or else as to hopeful anticipations for the future. The toast of Lieutenant Hugh Drummond, Mr Dudley Drummond, and the Rev and Mra Newton Leeke, proposed in happiest terms by Mr Griffiths, Llandilo, was received and honoured with genuine enthusiasm, and replied to by the Chairman at much length, and in his best form. The health of Mr D. Long Price, the estate agent, and his family, was most warmly drunk and honoured with For he's a jolly good fellow." In Mr Price's unavoidable absence, Mr P. M. Griffiths responded in brief but most suitable terms. The health of the vicar of the parish (Rev D. Rees), who lies seriously ill, and Mrs Rees was proposed in pathetic terms from the chair, anfl was sympathisingly received by all, everyone standing, as directed, for a short time in silent reverence. Of the few sungs that interspersed the speeches-" The Farmer's Boy," by Mr W. Davies, Gelligoedog, and Er mwyn 'rhen amser gynt fy ffrynd," by Mr W. Bowen, Troedrhiwlas, seemed to take the best. Thanks to the Chairman and the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," brought this long and thoroughly enjoyable meeting to a close.—At the Board Schoolroom the while equally busy work has been carried on. Sir James's munificence aain had brought together here most of the children of the parish, and not a few others-the Talley and Cwmdu Board Schools, where they were feasted" to their hearts' content with tea, cake, &c. The following ladies presided or assisted at the tables :—Mrs and Miss Rees, Glanyrafonddu Mrs Jones, Talley Demesne Miss Lloyd, Dark- gate, i«otlgQ Mrs Evans, Cross Inn Cottage; Mrs Thomas. Baakvberllan Mrs Thomas. (lonti- --7 hirion; Mrs Morgan, Cilyllynfach Miss A. Micklewright, Mrs Evans, Old Cross Inn and Mrs Morgans, Rose Cottage, and others, while Mrs Jones, the Post Office, and Mrs Davies, Ty Ann Arthur, conducted the little ones to their places. About 210 partook of the feast, most of whom will hear a happy recollec- tion of it for many years to come. This room again, like the dining-room, had also been nicely decorated, the mottoes being similar to those already quoted. During the afternoon various games were indulged in, besides swinging and seesawing, and the children sang many pretty songs, to the evident delight of all listening, finishing off with 11 Harlech," and rounds after rounds of deafening cheers. The dark evening was for a time rendered all ablaze with blue balls, &c., and the day's proceedings terminated with music and dancing.

K LLANYBYTHER. ON the evening of Tuesday last, a corn- Elimeotary dinner was given at the Black Lion lotel, Llanybyther, to Colonel H. Davies- Evans, by his supporters in the late Council elections, and in honour of the return of that gentleman for the two counties. A goodly com- pany of electors of the Llanwenog and Llany- byther districts, numbering some 50 persons, sat down to an excellent repast catered by Mrs and Mr Griffiths. The tables were laid out and decorated with great taste, and it is needless to say the cocking and attendance were all that could be desired, Air Charles Lloyd, of Waunifor, occupied the chair, being ably sup- ported by Mr David Jones, of the old Bank, Lampeter, as vice-chairman. The usual loval and patriotic toasts having been disposed of the chairman in a telling speech, proposed the health of the gentleman, in whose honour the company had assembled, trusting that now the excitement of the elections was passed, that the neighbour- hood would again settle down in peace and good fellowship. —Colonel Davies-Evans, whose natural vigour of speech had not dimished, though the work of the past few weeks had evidently tol.pon him, thanked the many good friends, who by their able support had contributed so materially towards the victory, and who, though well aware of his many faults, had generously accorded him so distinguished a mark of confidence. Alluding to the remarks of the Welsh Iiadical press in the early part of the con- 'If test for the two divisions, the speaker said that he was proud to find that the electors were in truth freemen, and had refused to submit to the dictation of a caucus or be made tools to serve the selfish ends of local wire-pullers. Glancing briefly at the striking difference between his canvass and that of the friends of his opponents, he expressed surprise that so many Nonconfor- mist ministers should have entered the lists against him, as he had lived on terms of friend- 0 ship with so many of them—the only reason was that he was a Churchman, and that their minds could only contain the one idea of antagonism to that institution. instead of envying, they should seek to emulate the Church. Emulation looks out for merits, that she may exalt herself by victory envy spies out blemishes, that she may lower others by a defeat."—The health of the supporters of Col. Evans was proposed in his usual happy style by Lieutenant Davies-Evans, and was responded to by Mr D. Thomas, of Brynmeddig. In proposing the health of the Chairman, Mr Roderick Evans described the good and hard work done for the county by that gentle- man, and said that it was a matter for universal regret that the electors of Llandyssil should have proved so short sighted and ungrateful. Refer- ring to the late elections, Mr Evans declared that the contest in the two divisions had been watched with keen interest in Lampeter, and that the satisfaction on the declaration of the double return j was universal.—Several other toasts followed, and an excellent programme of songs, rendered in their accustomed style by Messrs Roderick Evans, D. Jones, D. T. Morgan, Evan and D. Lloyd, John Williams, T. Davies, and T. Davies, Railway Hotel, concluding with "Hen wlad fy Nhadau and the National Anthem, brought a j most enjoyablo evening to a close. =

FERRYSIDE. ST. THOMAS CHURCH Ullom. On Thursdaj evening (31st ult.), the above choir was enter tained to a sumptuous supper at the National schoolrooms, the vicar, the Rev R. J. James, presiding. Ample justice was done to the good things placed before them. The vicar proposed the healths of the kind donors, viz. Mrs Stephens, Trawsmawr, and Miss Davies, Cliffe, and in the course of his remarks, spoke in eulogistic terms of their kindness to the choir. They, who, as it were, had only recently taken up their residence in this parish, had nevertheless manifested great interest and kind- ness in the choir and Church, and hp. regretted ex- ceedingly that they were so soon going to lose Mrs Stephens from the place.—Mr T. W. Barker, of Carmarthen, contributed greatly to the en- joyment of the evening by exhibiting by means of a Magic Lantern, excellent photographic views of Switzerland, Germany, and a number of places of interest on the Continent, with very good effect, and which were very much ap- preciated. During the evening the choir, under the leadership of the choirmaster, rendered selections of inusic, all of which was listened to with evident feelings of pleasure, judging from the approval of those present. It affords us great pleasure to state that through the exertions of ladies in the district, and the members of the congregation who contributed to, and helped at the Bazaar last August, and again at the Christmas Tree, towards the liquidation of the Church debt that their efforts have been crowned with success, viz., that the whole of the debt has now been cleared off.