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_P_------LAUGHARNE ECHOES.

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_P_ LAUGHARNE ECHOES. (BY ABEKCORRAN). Laugharne, Tuesday. THE CANTATA. The cantata entitled Whittington and bis Cat," was performed in the National school- room on Thursday, the 23rd inst. I quite anticipated a "bumper" hous", as the pro- ceeds are to be devoted to paying off the deficit on the schools, but I much regret to state that the room was not as full as one would have wished to see it. The cantata fully illustrated the familiar and highly at- tractive old story of Whittington, the poOr lad who lived in the days of King Edwaiid the Third." Whittington's early struggles 11 t, Z5 with the world his subsequent success how, eventually, at the flood of his career, he was knighted, and became three times Lord Mayor of London—thus fulfilling the prophecy uttered as he fancied by Bow Bells- Turn again, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London." Where all the performers did their level best-, it would be invidious to particularise, and I herewith beg to append the programme. By- the-by I had almost omitted to mention that Mrs J. M. Jones accompanied throughout Glee, God bless the Prince of Wales," etioir song, "The Vedette," Mr Archie S. David; ZD I air—cook—" 0, who would be a Cook Miss A.Brookes; chorus-servants Now the labours of the day," Miss Huband, Miss M. Griffith, Miss M. Hugh, Miss Laura Wilkins, Miss E. Morris, Miss S. Powell, and Miss Lizzie Howell; duet-servants "But only look"; air — Fitzwarren—Alas! in every mortal state," Mr Win. Jeremy recitative—Fitzwarren—" Why, who is lyiag here duet Whittington & Fitzwarren You see in me," Messrs Win. Jeremy and Maurice Williams; air—Whittington—"My parents died," Mr Maurice Williams; air- Cook—" I thought I would see," Miss A. Brookes; air — Fitzwarren "Ye faithful servants," Mr Jeremy; chorus servants — "0 yes 0 yes a; r-Wliittingtoii "0 dear the life I lead," Mr M. Williams; air —cook—" Why, where's that good-for-nothing Z5 Dick 1" Miss A. Brookes; recitative—Alice -11 What do I see 1" Miss Nora Williams air—Alice—" You seem to be afflicted," Miss N. Williams; recitative Whittington—" So I have walked," Mr M. Williams; chorus- servants II Now Dicky is marching home again recitative — Fitzwarren — So, Captain, you are coming," Mr Wm. Jeremy air-Captain- At her moorings the ship doth ride," Mr Fred. Williams; air-Fitz- wai-ren- Well, Captain," Mr W. Jeremy chorus—servants—" Hurrah for Fitzwarren air Whittington "A year has swiftly passed," Mr M. Williams air-Captain- We have sailed on the Southern Seas," Mr Fred. Williams; cliot-tis-sailoi-s--Messi-s W. C. Griffith, Wm. Lewis, Wm. Jenkins, Frank Griffith, and Geo. M. Wilkins; air—Fitz- warren Now welcome, gallant Captain," Mr W. Jeremy air—Captain — We sailed into a Southern Clime," Mr Fred. Williams; chorus, Hurrah for the noble heart" final, God save the Queen. FUNERAL OF MRS CATHERINE RICHARDS. On Saturday last, in the churchyard of St. Martin's Church, the mortal remains of the late Mrs Catherine Richards (relict of the late Mr David Richards, of Butt's House), were interred in their last resting place. The deceased, who was in her 83rd year-and had been an invalid for nearly forty years-died at the residence of her son, Mr Thomas Richards, Grove House. The funeral service was read by the Rev. W. H. Harrison, B.A., senior curate. Hymn No. 224 (A. & M.), was sung in the church, and No. 231" at the grave. Wreaths and crosses were received from the following :Miss Leach, Elm House Miss Morgan, Cliff Cottage; Miss Laura Wilkins, Victoria-street; Miss M. Griffith, Holloway; Mr Wm. Lewis, Cardiff. Lilies were also received from Miss Muscott, and flowers from Mrs Captain Jones, Spring Gardens, and Mr WD]. Bevan, Island House. The coffin was of polished elm, and the under- taker was Mr W. E. Edwardes, King-street, Laugbarne. Ix HER 93RD YEAR. Another old inhabitant of Laugharne—Mrs Nance (Anne) Owen, of Gosport-street—was laid to rest in God's acre, on Saturday last. Deceased had attained to the ripe age of 93 years. REV. J. GWYNXE JONES, D.D. The Rev. J. Gwynne Jones, D.D. (late secretary to the Freedmen's Mission Aid Society), will shortly enter upon his duties as pastor of the Congregational Chapel in this town. Dr. Jones' health will no longer allow him to follow up his secretarial work, so he is going to settle down at Laugharne, and devote himself exclusively to pastoral work. ARRIVAL OF THE BREAK. In last week's issue of THE JOURNAL, I called the attention of your Laugharne I Z3 readers to the spirit of enterprise shown by Mr Evan David, Dragon House, who is about to supply a long felt want. On and from Saturday, June 1st, 1889, a break will run daily (Sundays excepted) between Laugharne and St. Clears station, leaving Dragon House at 8.30 a.m., arriving at the station at 9.30 a.m., in time for the North Mail (down) 9.40 a.m., and the London Ex- press (up) 9.50 a.m., returning from the station for Laugharne at 9.55 a.m. The break will again leave Laugharne at five p.m., arriving at the station in time for the London night mail (up) 6.12 p.m., and the Parlia- mentary train (down) seven p.m., returning from the station for Laugharne at 7.5 p.m. Single fare Is., return (same day) Is. 9d. For passengers visiting the picturesque watering- place Pendine — with its extensive hard sands (the most extensive in South Wales), its bold rocky scenery, fine fishing, large caverns (in different marble stone of the finest quality), the favourite resort of those who seek scenery, health and repose, arrange- ments will be made at Laugharne. Passengers will be carried to and fro at reduced prices. A party of seven or more (returning the same day) will be conveyed through at a re- turn fare of 2s. from the station. Arrange- ments for large parties can be made on appli- cation to the proprietor, Mr Evan David, Dragon House, Laugharne. The commotion find interest shown 0 on the arrival of the break on Tuesday evening last, augurs well for its ultimate success. Iliet-e can be but one opinion that, the facilities now offered to the public by the company's agent at Laugharne will be fully appreciated, and once again I embrace the opportunity afforded me of heartily commending Mr Evan David for the spirit of enterprise he has shown in thus supplying a long felt want. In com- memoration (I presume) of the arrival of the break, the Laugharne drum and fife band Z5 paraded the town on Tuesday evening. TI.\ I;JIA UN F. NATIONAL SCHOOL. — HER MAJESTY'S INSPECTOR'S REPORT. I have much pleasure in placing before your readers a copy of Her Majesty's In- spector's report. The report speaks for itself. The master (Mr W. H. Saer), and mistress— ilifttnts, (Miss Htiband), are to be con- gratulated on the excellent state of the schools. Appended is a copy of the report:- --Mixe(I School: "The scholars were under good discipline, and passed a very satisfactory ex- amination in the elementary subjects. The general progress made is very creditable to the master. Good intelligence was also shewn in English. The needlework was on the whole very fair. The singing was good by note and excellent by ear." Infants' Scltool: This department continues to be in a very good condition. The results in the elementary subjects were very satisfactory. Good in- telligence was also shewn in object lessons. The varied occupations were fair. The needle- work was very fair. The little children were bright and well behaved. Both departments have been awarded the Excellent Merit Grant. The gross amount of grant earned is X175 Os. 3d.

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