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AMMANFORD NOTES. NIGHT SCHOOL. A preliminary meeting to discuss the above object was held (by the kind invitation of Watcyn Wyn) at the Hope Academy, on Tuesday even- ing, the 1st inst. A moderate number, I am told, put in an appearance, but it was not patronised as so deserving an institution should be. Watcyn Wyn, having in his usual pleasant manner shown the audience over his model establishment, business was begun. Mr Phillips, of Parcyrhun, took the chair. He gave in a brief speech a few anecdotes of his school days, and then called upon Watcyn Wyn to give an explanation of what evening classes were. He (Watcyn Wyn) said that his colleague, Mr T. J. Thomas and himself, had thought of the subject of pvAninor classes before the present time, but there was no room existing available for holding the same- He then described the object and working of the classes. The Rev J. C. Evans and the present Mayor of Ammanford" having expressed their views, the meeting was left open. It was moved and carried unani- mously that evening classes should be brought into existence, and the nights reserved would be Tuesday and Friday nights, the fee from now to Christmas being the extremely low sum of five shillings. Mr John Davies said that men work- ing in different parts of the Tinworks could only attend two out of every three weeks, as they would be working on the night shift on the other week. But Watcyn Wyn was, as usual, equal to the occasion, and said the men in question could come to him in the day- time when he was criticising and correcting the class working on the same subject. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. LETTER DELIVERY. Our energetic chemist, or Mayor I should say, has once more shown his interest in the inhabi- tants of Ammanford by inducing the Post Office authorities to deliver the North Mail letters, which were heretofore called for. The following is a copy of the letter received by Mr Evans :— General Post Office, London, Oct. 1st, 1889. Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 3rd ultimo, I have to inform you that arrangements have now been made for the delivery, by postman, of letters arriving at Ammanford by the North Mail. The delivery should commence under ordinary circumstances at about 11.30 a.m. I am, sir, your obedient servant, (Signed) EDWARD GELD, (For the Secretary.) Mr E. Evans. The postal arrangements at Ammanford are, in the opinion of business people, irregular, espe- cially in the telegraphic line, there being occa- sionally delays in the transmission and delivery of telegraphic messages, but it may be hoped that this grievance will gradually be got over. The inhabitants of Ammanford ought really to reward Mr Evans' strenuous efforts, as if ever a mayor of any town did his duty efficiently it is Mr Evans. SALE. An important sale of horses, cattle, pigs, and farm utensils, &c., took place last week at Bwlch- y-Mynydd, the residence of our late respected neighbour, Mr Philip John. The property being too extensive for Mrs John's management she, I am informed, has been persuaded to retire to a less important freehold. Mr W. Jones, Glancen- nen, was the auctioneer. The prices were un- usually high, a result of the usual period of credit having been extended to nine months. Horses and ponies fetched from JE28 up to 237 milch cows from 216 upwards heifers (two years old) from Ell, and store pigs from 23 10s. There was an universal feeling of regret at the unavoidable absence of our popular County Councillor, who usually wields the hammer at these local sales. An old stager" informed me that there was a lack of the go," that Council- lor Jones maintains, in Mr Wm. Jones' conduct of the sale. THE DEBATING SOCIETY. My criticisms of last week on the bridge ques- tion must have caused a mist to have arisen upon the eyes of Ammanford's elect. Walking the other evening through the leading thoroughfare I saw the announcement that a paper on the Bettws Bridge would be read by Mr Williams, of Maes- quarre, before the Debating Society on Friday night. I had heard nothing of this, and was rather taken by surprise. I therefore enquired of the tenant whether the paper had not been inserted in the windows during the previous twenty-four hours. He stated it had been there for a week. Being slightly incredulous on the subject, I advanced my steps to the Reading- room, and found it perfectly true. I was not present at the last meeting of the society when Watcyn Wyn read a paper on Impressions of the Brecon Eisteddfod," so I cannot state whether the audience this time was larger than on the previous occasion, but I may say there were not many short of a dozen ladies present, and perhaps three dozen of the sterner sex. Mr Councillor Jones took the chair, and in a brief but interest- ing speech said they all knew that they had come together to hear Mr Williams read his paper, and to discuss the old, old question of the Bridge. He would not, therefore, detain them with a speech, but called upon Mr Williams, of whose paper the following is a copy :-The other even- ing two gentlemen, accompanying me on my homeward way in Indian file over the Amman, passed some remarks on bridges. Leaving the controversial points out they were something as follows. Since man commenced building there were few structures of his early invention to compare with the Bettws foot-bridge to Ammanford. They thought it full time it should now be placed with curiosities of the past at South Kensington or sent to Jericho. Man, the savage-the inventor and builder of this struc- ture-was a gardener surrounded by rivers, but of his escape from that honest livelihood it is not recorded whether he waded, swam, or drifted on a rolling raft to undiscovered shores. We think it safe to say that he loafed around a long time keeping up a dull trade in broken stone jugs and crokery ware before trying his hand at this bridge. Since this time we can trace the vic- torious march of our savage by improved roads in all parts of the earth—except Bettws. It remained for the Roman Legions to extend won- derful military ways to the remotest parts of the known world even through the isles of Britain. Awaking with conscious power from primitive lethargy, our savage deems himself possessed of all divine attributes, looking for Deity in fire, air, earth, or water-created a little below the angels —if he has not been falling a little lower ever since. His inventive genius has not, however, abated its vigour. Fire and water have become his bondsmen, driving the countless wheels of industry. He has circled the earth with his presence, each hastening mode of transit in suc- cession becoming too slow. He harnesses the lightning to his chariot, and drives with the rapidity of thought without house, without shelter, he has built palace and cottage. He searches all hidden secrets, and looks beyond the stars. His highway is on the deep, and under the adamantine hills. He has done all this, and is it not a shame not to have a decent bridge from Ammanford to 13ettwis T On our old mountain side countless years have changed the deep green of summer to the autumnal fading fleeting beauty. Here and there it is dotted with many a white-washed cottage, and it is a matter for profound regret that there is not a bridge worthy of the name to guide the stranger's footsteps to its hospitable homes. All bountiful nature here has gathered with lavish hand her hoard of mineral wealth. The mountains stand around like giants grim of visage coming down to battle with eternal tempests, where the last jutting spur of Black Mountain stoops low over the Amman, with its triple crown of historic cairns. And across our river, with surroundings of beauty unsurpassed, the modern savage continues to adorn it with a bridge like a wart upon the nose of a man, or a wart upon the neck of a woman. This unique bridge is indeed worthy of more than passing notice. Patched, pieced, and piebald it stands, a venerable monu- ment of departed worth. A bridge across a hundred years, Without a prop to save from sneers, Not even a couple of rotten piers, L, A thing for laughter—fleers and jeers. It must be the resurrected sartor rescirtus, for if ever a cobbler mended, or patcher patched came to this river valley, it is our old foot bridge-the wire ropes gay with shreds from the latest fashions introduced by our enterprising drapers. The loss of these wire ropes robbed it of that variety in drapery it once could boast, as well as the sweet reverence with which the fairer sex ventured upon its unequal undulating planks, watching as it were for pitfalls and snares ail the way across. In its present appearance it seems reformed and improved, like an old tavern with a new sign. Casting away crutches, ropes, or stays, having imbibed intoxicated confidence, it trusts in the new sign, or in patchwork and Providence, for stability. Like an old tar, a veritable ancient mariner on shore from a long voyage, the wide spread legs and wavering arms indicate no great confidence in this stable earth. Altogether there is a rakish and uncertain air about the structure, inciting wonder or causing the stranger to pause and make enquiry and a critical examination before venturing too close. To the unlettered traveller that warning post may mean that there is danger all about, lying around loose; or when, for the first time, he may view it by the dim light of the rising moon, the changing signal lights near by, the sharp whistle of the engine, the deep rumble of that long procession of heavy coal trucks rushing down, the buzz and rattle of saw mills, accompanied by fitful gusts of flame and smoke from the iron foundry, may well warn him that he is approaching a more ghostly spot than Tam O'Shanter fell upon "then "Glimmering through the groaning trees Kirk Alloway seemed all ablaze." It is this ghostly old bridge, surrounded by malodorous heaps of refuse and rubbish, that we have long wished to see replaced by something more in keeping with civilization and the public safety. That can only be done effectually by building a strong bridge for carts, such as the Board are introducing at most other places where there is need of bridges. Let them do for Ammanford the same as if a guardian travelled thereby, and we will not complain. With regard to money and taxation-the rates which will be required to complete such a bridge-we are now in a position to say that you have full and ample claim upon the public purse for that purpose. You who have borne a hand and your full share in placing bridges over the Amman and Loughor may well look with misgiving upon the dilapi- dated structure near your own doors in flagrant contrast with the bridges at Brynamman, Garnant, Glanamman, and Pontamman or, following the larger stream of the Loughor, we find substantial bridges at Pantyffynnon, Peny- bank, Duffryn, and Bontllwyn. Are there larger centres of population and traffic, at any of these parts than we find at Ammanford? And if not what reason can you give for investing our money at these places and not doing the same here ? Why is this ? We ask of the Board of Guardians. They are wise and honourable men, and will, no doubt, with reason answer-" We are Conserva- tives and practice economy—abroad." Then why, in the name of common honesty, did they not commence economy in bridges at Brynam- man, Garnant, Glanamman, and Pontamman ? What rule of economy have they applied to the bridges at Pantyffynnon, Penybank, Duffryn, and Bontllwyn, that it should stop short at Ammanford ? These are questions to which the great body of the public will demand an answer at the next guardians' election, and no doubtful or shuffling subterfuge can be accepted in answer to why men in public office should not fairly and impartially treat all persons of the Union which has honoured them with its confidence. I had intended making a short comparison of different bridges, their mode of construction, and com- parative expense but of what use can it be to lose our way in details about the stone arch, iron span, or suspension bridges, before deciding the first great step if we are to build a bridge at all ? Perhaps Dr. Lloyd, by surgical skill might con- vince the Board, without driving it into their heads with a mallet, that the great and crying need of this place is-less water and more strong bridge. Let us be outspoken and emphatic, the public money spent in filling, patching and propping a rotten old bridge is money wasted. The money spent in searching for water miles away is not what we want. What we do want is a good bridge and market-place. You have cheerfully given your pro rata share in building distant bridges, and we have never heard that it would be economy to go back to the old style of wading through the water, or clinging to a foot plank rail. You have disputed, counted, and paid the cost of all these bridges in succession, and what we want the present Board to do is to explain, if they can, why Ammanford should be treated with insult and contempt, or to show us a man from any part of this union who is so great a hog as to expect all the good things for himself, and give his neighbour at Ammanford nothing but cobble stones from the generous old river. The speaker resumed his seat amidst loud applause. Mr Evans (chemist), then explained to the meeting that the bridge question had been de- layed owing to the clerk to the Board having kept the books in which all the resolutions passed at public meetings were recorded. He said that we should have an experienced engineer (a native of this place, Mr David Morris, of Brynffin), at home in a short time, and that he or Mr Joseph Rees, of the Raven Inn, also a bridge-maker of great experience, might aid the public with estimates of what the bridge would cost. Watcyn Wyn heartily supported the bridge scheme, and gave an amusing ancedote of a man who was rather the .worse. for liquor finding his way to the river and, missing the bridge, walked through the water, guiding himself by the bridge as a handrail, and remarking, Ni welais i ddim sut peth erioed. Mi welais bout heb un ganllaw, ond welais i ddim canllaw heb un bont." The Chairman said that he had mentioned the bridge to the Glamorganshire County Council, but that they had treated the matter as a joke, and that he thought the best thing to be done was to thoroughly wake up the guardians. Mr Phillips, Parcyrhun, said a few words in favour of the scheme. A vote of thanks to Mr Williams was pro- posed by Watcyn Wyn, and seconded by Mr John Morgan. It was mentioned by Mr Evans, that a public meeting of ratepayers would be held at the reading-room on October 21st, when the clerk to the Board and the guardians were in- vited to attend to hear the matter discussed. ANTI-HUMBUG.
AMMANFORD JOTTINGS.
AMMANFORD JOTTINGS. I promised my readers some time since that they should know all about the result of the competition instituted by Mr Evan Evans, chemist, to introduce his new tea, appropriately named Cymru Fydd and I now have pleasure to announce that over 60 people competed, and nearly 100 names were submitted as those of the most popular living Welshmen. The man who was lucky enough to get nearest to the list of the majority is Mr Henry Jenkins, of Hall-street, Ammanford. The list in order as voted for is as follows :-Mabon, Tom Ellis, Dyfed, Herber Evans, Watcyn Wyn, Dr. Parry, Ossian Davies, Stanley, David Jenkins, Gwylim Evans, Hwfa Mon. and Eos Morlais. Then came in order Caradog, Eynon Davies, Professor Rhys, Principal Edwards, Lewis Morris, John Thomas (Percerdd Gwalia), Thomas Gee, Judge Williams, Bowen Rowlands, Beriah G. Evans (the last three equal), Dr. Saunders, Cecil Raikes, Pntchard Morgan (the last three again equal), Glanffrwd Evans (Eglwysbach), Dr John Thomas (Liverpool), General Roberts (Llwyddfardd), Dr. Pan Jones, Jacob Hughes, Evan Evans, John Thomas (Llanwrtyd), Dr. Owen Thomas, and 64 others who obtained a few votes. # The result of the competition is interesting as a study of Welsh life and manners. Many of the names would hardly occur to one as belonging to a popular Welshmen. It would be an impertinence to the gentlemen who have attained the position of being the selected twelve by the suffrages of so many of their countrymen to surest which of them might be removed from the happy position to which they have attained, but it is a painful thing to contemplate the laws which seem to have governed the electors in their selection. «' It is a natural thing that in the land of song (I am really ashamed to make use of the" Gwlad y Gan every week) some of the most popular men should be among those whose qualifications are musical, but exception may very seriously be taken to the order in which some of these occur. Glanffrwd, for instance, stands far too low for his known popularity, which is enhanced by his having married that charming lady formerly well known as Llinos y De," and under that name almost worshipped by lovers of Welsh song; but when you come to patent medicine vendors filling a place among the most popular dozen in the minds of a good many folks, it is a little repulsive to the cultured mind. I am informed, however, that Mr Gwilyra Evans touches another chord in the Welsh heart he-is a politician, and it is said intends, in spite of all obstacles, to contest East Carmarthenshire on the next opportunity. If he comes out under the auspices of the Liberal Association I suppose he will get in, but if he does not he means to fight for his own hand. It is a sad thing that the most popular Welsh- men contain so many politicians. I would have almost abstained from voting for Mr Raikes, on the ground of his being a prominent politician-but he is in good company out in the cold-with General Roberts, one of the finest men who e'er drew breath below him. General Grenfell not mentioned, and Lord Dynevor (a descendant in the right line of the old Princes of South Wales) passed over. I fear the competition will be regarded as a failure by many, but to me it is most interesting, as it will be to most at Ammanford. The following is a copy of the winner's selections :—Gwilym Evans and Jacob Hughes, patent medicine men W. Abraham, M.P., T. Ellis, M.P., politicians Watcyn Wyn, worthy of his place; Dyfed, bard; Jenkins, Trecastell, and Dr. Parry, musicians; Ossian Davies, and Dr. Evans, Carnarfon, divines; Pritchard Morgan, gold king and politician Hwfa Mon, bard. *#* The local authority will shortly be deciding on the water question. I wish to call their attention to a scheme by which a water supply, if not absolutely needed now, will be able to be post- poned for some time. I have all along ad- vocated drainage as being equally important with water, and, I believe (in fact, I have it on the best authority), that the Board would let the water rest if the drainage did not t'rouble them, but the drainage entails a" head of water for flushing purposes. Now, the plan I am asked to advocate is compulsory earth closets, really com- pulsorily carried out under the inspector of nuisances. It is a subject on which I cannot, if I feel inclined to do so, enlarge to the extent needed to thoroughly explain the system, but if we are to do without the water scheme it is highly imperative that some measures should be taken in the direction of dry earth closets. Let the opponents of the water thoroughly discuss this very important point. They must remember that the very facilities which our soil gives for water percolation are equally potent for drainage, and when saturation of the soil with organic matter is reached, then will come epidemics or endemics. I am only giving my views now, but I hope they will be those of all intelligent in- habitants. I understand it has been decided to establish a sol-fa class to meet once a week at Bettws National School. The idea was started and carried out by a very worthy committee, consist- ing of Mr D. George, Mr J. Williams (Tyryddallt), Mr John Vaughan, Mr Price (Ganger), and Mr Daniel Evans (Buitry), who met and discussed the matter together some short time since. A meeting was held on Monday, September 30th, when Mr Edward Fowler, of Pontamman, was appointed secretary. Mr J. Lloyd, junr., of Pontyclerc, has expressed his willingness to conduct the class for a quarter. It is the intention of the committee to hold a concert at the end of the quarter to defray all the expenses incurred by the class, and I hope they may be induced to hold it at Bettws. All young persons who wish to get education in sol-fa music should not miss this opportunity of learn- ing. It is proposed that when time goes on, Mr D. W. Lewis, of Brynamman, should be engaged to instruct the class. This is a capital movement to spent the now fast-approaching long winter evenings, and I feel assured that all our readers will wish success where it is deserved. # We are to have the pleasure of hearing Mabon, M.P., lecture on non-political lines in connection with the Reading-room Debating Society, on November 4th. I hope we shall have a bumper. house to weloome a man whom, though, we don't agree with his politics, we must all admire for his manly and independent bearing, and the great hold he has succeeded in obtaining over the Welsh heart. I was pleased to hear the monthly holiday which the colliers enjoy called Mabon's day. IOTA.
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District 3iitelligence. LLANWINK). THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at the above parish Church, on Friday, the 4th inst. At 2.30 p.m. the Litany was read by the Rev. D. Howell, and a very practical and appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. D. S. Davies, Vicar of Llanybri. At 6.30 evening prayer was read by the Rev. Mr Davies, after which he also preached a very stirring and powerful sermon to a large congregation, which seemed to be greatly in- fluenced by the sacred oratory of the young and highly gifted preacher. Collections were made for the Church Repairs Fund. ST. CLEARS. UNITED COUNTIES FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETY ST. CLEARS BRANCH.—It is with very much pleasure we announce that during the past six months this branch has made considerable pro- gress. The number of members is steadily increasing, and last lodge night six new members were proposed. This is very satisfactory, and it is more than likely that during the next six months the members will still further increase. Considering that there is no other Benefit Society in St. Clears, or in the immediate neighbourhood, it is not too much to expect that St. Clears Branch should number at least 100 members. If farmers and employers of labour would try and induce their young men to join, they would be doing them an act of kindness, and also benefit themselves, by a lessening of the rates. Books of rules and further information respecting the Society may be had of the local secretary, Mr Joshua Davies, Kings' Head, St. Clears. CRICKET CLUB —The annual dinner in con- nection with the above club took place at the Blue Boar Hotel, on September 24th last. The President, Mr John Davies, London and Provin- cial Bank, occupied the chair. -After dinner the usual toasts on such occasions were well received. The President, in proposing Success to the St. Clears Cricket Club," urged the necessity of out door recreation, and hoped that more unanimity and interest would be shown amongst the members next year. He was also pleased to state that the club had only suffered defeat twice throughout the whole season. In response to the toast of the Army and Navy" Sapper Penson replied—whilst Messrs. J. S. Tho- mas, J. John, D. Thomas, Cleifon Mice, and John Lewis, Station Master, replied on behalf of the Trade of St. Clears," Mr Lyons, the captain of the team, and Dr Harries responded to the toasts of the officers. The company separated at 10 o'clock, having spent a most enjoyable evening. MYDRIM. REOPENING OF ST. DAVID'S CHURCH. After having undergone thorough renovation, the stately old church at Mydrim was re-opened on Tuesday. When the present vicar, the Rev. Anthony Britten, was appointed to the incum- bency, seme twelve months ago, the church was in by no means a desirable state, and was not, to use his own words, fit to worship in." After Mr Britten had been at work in the parish for about six months a committee composed of parishioners was formed and these, headed by the vicar, threw themselves zealously into the work of restoring the church. The work has been carried out under the superintendence and from the designs of Messrs Kempson and Fowler, Llandaff. The contractor was Mr David Evans, of Mydrim, who has done his work in a very creditable manner. The work of restoration has almost entirely been confined to the inside of the building, and the structure practically remains unaltered, with the exception of the addition of a vestry and an organ chamber. A new organ is being built, but was not ready on Tuesday, and its place was supplied by a powerful har- monium, lent by MrE. Colby Evans, Carmarthen, and which was presided over by Miss Parker Howell, Penrheol. A number of gifts have been made to the Church, including the following :— A beautifully stained glass window, which has taken the place of the old east window, and which has ueen presented by Miss Howell, Croft Cottage, St. Clears, in memory of her grand- father and uncle, both of whom have held the position of vicar of the parish altar table, by Mr. Thomas Hindes, builder, Mydiim altar cljth, by Mrs Howells Penrheol altar linen, by Mi.-s Peach, Evenlode Rectory; altar desk, Mr Thomas Reynolds, Mydrim Communion books, Mrs Hilbers, St. Thomas' Vicarage, Haver- fordwest Communion plate, Major Mansfield, Llysonen, and friends altar kneeler, A Friend" bede mats. Miss Bowen Jones. Liatifaliteg chancel chairs, the Misses Howell, Penrheol corona for chancel, A Friend lectern (( ak), Mr David Evans, contractor, Mydrim candelabra for pulpit., L. M. B." pair of book-markers for Communion books, Miss Lushimore alms baains, Miss Davies, LNlydrim and kneelers, 'Mrs. Pugh-Evans. The Morning Service com- menced at 11.30, and was very largely attended, the Church being filled to overflowing. The Lord Bishop of St. David's preached, taking as his text the words I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth in Me should not abide in darkness." At half-past one a luncheon was provided in the schoolroom, and partaken of by a large company, but owing to the short time at disposal there was no public speaking. The Vicar, who presided, gave a few words of welcome to the bishop, which were acknowledged by his lordship. At half-past two sjsrvipe was again held, when two sermons were preached—one in English by the Archdeacon of Carmarthen and the other in Welsh by Canon Williams, Llanelly. At 6.30 there was Even- song, and a Welsh sermon was preached by the !&«.. Henry Jones, rector of Manordeifi. The oiettoties during the day amounted to the very 14andsome sum of £28 18s 7d. ABERGWILI. THE results of the July Simultaneous Ex- amination of Church Schools in the Archdeaconry orcàrmarthen in Religious Knowledge have just been received, and it is gratifying to find that of ten scholars presented from the National School, six have been placed in the First Class (viz., Poppie Davies, Bertie Davies, Martha Jones, Dd. Arthur, and Alfred Duckfield), and four in the Second Class.—David Jones, Margaretta Row- berry, May Davies and John Rowberry). Poppie Davies, who heads the Class List, is entitled to the valuable prize offered by the "S.P.C.K." This is the third time since, 1881, when these Examinations were started, that this distinction has been earned by a scholar from this school. MERTHYR, NEAR CARMARTHEN. THE HARVEST FESTIVAL was held in the parish Church on Wednesday and Thursday, the 2nd and 3rd inst. On Wednesday evening, at 6.30, and Thursday at 2, and 6.30. p.m., most able sermons were preached by the Rev T. P. Lewis, B.A., St. David's, Penllergare, and were listened to with rapid attention by large congregations. Mr Lewis is a great favourite in this parish, and never was he in better mood than on this occasion. The singing throughout the services was very hearty, and the anthems were well rendered. The Church was most beautifully decorated with very choice flowers, kindly sent by Major Mansfield, Llysontien, and Mrs Evans. Party cendy. Mrs Jones Millbrook Miss Thomas, Derllys Court Miss M. Morgan, Llysonnen Mrs Evans, Llechlwyd; Miss Evans, Parky- berllan and Miss Phillips, Plasyparke, took part in decorating and showed great taste by the dexterous manner they had arranged the flowers and fruit. Tea was provided in the schoolroom and the following ladies presided- Mrs Evans, Llechlwyd Mrs Evans, Tynewydd Mrs Morris, Cwmcynen and Misses Evans and Phillips. KIDWELLY. MARRIAGE. We learn that a marriage will take place- soon at the Rama Chapel, Llandefeilog, 0 between a young lass of five-and-twenty and a young man of some eighty summers. Wonders never cease. A REHEARSAL was held at the Methodist Chapel, Kidavelly, Sunday afternoon, by choirs composed of Voices from Methodist "Chapels in the district. We believe Trimsaran, Pembrey, Llandefeilog Bank Capel, Llansaint, Ferryside, Mynyddy- garreg, and Llangendeirne, should have been re- presented. Fox HUNTING.—On Friday last, Mr Buckley's foxhounds met at Wenallt near Kidwelly, and proceeded to draw the wood. Cubs were found to be at home. The hounds gave tongue, and lively mujic resulted. The youngsters several times broke cover but only to return and beat about the bush. During the afternoon the pack divided, a part following master Reynard over to Gellydeg, whilst the other part bushed another youth about the Wenallt. The pack comprised 18 couples. A small but respectable field was in attendance. IMPROVEMENT IN THE RIVER GWENDRAETH.— At the Town Council meeting on Monday, it was decided to remove certain obstructions in the I river Gwendraeth, so that boats like the Tivy- side" may get to the quay, for the purpose of unloading and shipping cargoes. Mr Anthony C, has instructions to engage labourers, and the work will be expeditiously carried out. At the same meeting it was decided to place a lamp at the corner of the Pelican Hotel, and thus give a better li £ h.t toHfiie commencement of the road leading to the station. CILVEITHY STABLES. Mr John Anthony, Cilverthy, is a well-known judge of a horse. He is one of those bred and born horsemen, possessing those gifts which cannot be acquired. He i. well known amongst gentlemen interested in cross country horses throughout the three counties. On Monday last we paid a visit to his farm. We found him ready to go on an exercise expedition, requested a peep at his stock, and were courteously shown round. We saw a very nice compact brown hunting mare by Sarchfedon," capable of carrying 13 stone. She is leng and low with good bone, and a lot of quality. Another was a nice bay horse, 4 years old, by "Happy Land," dam a "Hailstorm" mare, with good shoulders, back and loin, black points with white streak down face, and up to 14 stone. But the one which took our fancy was a dark chestnut gelding by Chichester," his sire Cathederal," dam Freshwater," an own sister to Stackpole." This horse is in the rough, carries little flesh, but has a splendid frame, short back, deep ribs, good loins and quarters, grand shoulders, prick ear, aud bright eye. He stands on well timbered legs, good arms and thighs, big, knees, elean hocks, nice sloping pasterns, and grand feet. He is intended for a steeple-chaser. Mr Anthony has several sloping pasterns, and grand feet. He is intended for a steeple-chaser. Mr Anthony has several other hunters in the stables. After we had had a look at Mr Anthony's stock, we made for the Gardde, Kidwelly, and had a peep into Mr D. G. Anthony's stables. He is a brother of the Cilveithy farmer, and appears as deeply interested in good horses. He owns Taffy," a brown gelding by "Shifnal," dam by" PriestcTaft," errand-dam Elvaston." I need not give a description of him, because he is well known, having figured atSwansea, CardiffandCarmarthen. He has a grey mare, rising 5 years, "Prince- craft." She is said to be very clever and temperate, and good in the three paces. "John Jones," a bay with white points, standing 161 hands high, looks capable of carrying any weight. The horses at both Cilveithy and Gardde are well taught, ridden straight to hounds, and taught the art of fencing. PETTY SESSIONS. —These sessions were held on Monday last, at the Town Hall, before Messrs T. Griffiths (mayor), and T. W. A. Evans. Joseph Francis and Henry Evans, both of Perigrine-row, Kidwelly, tinplate-workers, were charged by Benjamin Thomas, Morlais-issa, Pembrey, game- keeper, with trespassing in pursuit of game in the day time on land in the occupation of Eliza Howell, Bailey-street, the property Mr Colby. Mr Randell, Llanelly, defended and pleaded guilty on behalf of Francis, but said that Evans was not guilty. The prosecutor called upon P.C. John Davies (39) to prove the case, who said that on Saturday morning, the 14th September last, he was on duty in the neighbourhood, where the offence was committed, and in a neld in the occaption of Eliza Howell, he saw two men, the defendants, with a gun each, and a greyhound and spaniel dog, at 3.45. a.m. Directly they saw him, they ran away. He followed, and over- took them and ascertained their name and address. Fined 10s each and costs.-Alatthew Connift, of Alstred-street, brick-moulder, was charged by P.S. John Jones with keeping two dogs without a licence. This was an adjourned case from last sessions, to enable the police to make enquiries respecting the matter, defendant having said that the dogs belonged to a Mr Reynolds, from Treherbert, Glamorganshire. Dismissed upon pay- ment costs. -The same complainant charged H. Combie, of Ely Place, late colliery manager, and John Richard, yeast seller, Causeway-street, both of Kidwelly, with keeping a dog each, with- out a licence. Both defendants made some rampling speeches respecting their cases, but without effect. Fined 28 6d and costs.—The same complainant charged Mary Ann Price, of Revelfach, Pembrey, single woman, working at the Tinplate Works, Kidwelly, on remand from the 27th Sept. last, with cutting and wounding Evan Williams, aged 14 years, sou of David Williams, Shoe-lane, Kidwelly, labourer. Mr Randell, Llanelly, defended. The injured boy said that the affair was nothing but an accident while playing at the Tinworks about 11.15 p.m. on the night of the 19th Sept. last. Henry Wilkins, a witness, upon being called, said he was the son of J. Wilkins, Shoe-lane, Kidwelly. Hestated I remember the night of Thursday, the 19th Sept., about 11.15 p.m. I was at the assorting room at the new work with the last witness, William Rowlands, and David Williams. The prisoner was also there, and was leaning on the scales eating apples. Evan Williams asked her for a piece, and she replied she had none. Evan then called her attention to a hole that was in her canvas apron, and she pushed him away. He then again asked her for an apple, and she then laid hold of a sheet of tjn from off the scales in both hands, and Evan either struck his head against it, or was struck he could not say which. In cross-examination, he said that Evan Wil- liams placed his hand in the hole of the girl's apron,. William Rowlands, aged 13 years, son of John Rowlands, Shoe-lane, Kidwelly, shoe- maker, said that he was working at the Tinworks at 11.15 p.m. on the night of the 19th of last month, and his evidence was the same almost in every point as that of last witness, with the exception that prisoner slapped Evan Williams twice in the face with her hand before striking him, or the sheet became accidently in contact with his face. David Williams, aged 15, gave evidence the same almost in all points as that of the last two witnesses. It may be remembered that the boy, Evan Williams, was cut from ear to mouth. Dr. Jones, Kidwelly, upon being called by the prosecution, wanted to know who was going to pay him, when a further remand was proposed, but upon Mr Randell admitting that the cut was a serious one, the case was allowed to proceed. The magistrates came to the conclusion that it was a mere accident whilst playing. Prisoner on being discharged, fainted in court, and was attended by the ambulance police, and very soon recovered.—P.C. John Davies charged Thomas and Daniel Barrett, father and son, of Pinged Hill, Kidwelly, against whom a long list of previous convictions were recorded, with drunkenness. Fined 2s 6d and 3s with costs respectively.—David James Hugh, Pleasant View, Kidwelly, charged John Thomas, Water-street, washman, with assaulting com- plainant's son, David James Hugh, at the Grendraeth Tinplate Works on the night of the 14th Sept. last. Settled out of court, com- plainant paying the costs.—P.C. John Davies charged Henry Lewis, Mount Pleasant, labourer, with drunkenness, and was fined 5s and costs.— Richard Thomas, rate collector, charged James Vaughan, Elm Grove, rollermau, with non- payment of rates. Settled out of court.—The same complainant charged Henry Hughes, Barley- street, Kidwelly, rollerman, with the same offence. Ordered to pay the amount and costs. LLANDOVERY. THE COLLEGE.—Mr J. D. Jones, of Talley, a pupil of this school, has won an open Classical Scholarship of .£80 a year at Queen's College, Oxford. THE death of Eliza Cook, the poetess, is of local as well as general interest, from the fact that the late Richard Hall, the Brecon poet, dedi- cated his volume of poems, published in the year 1850, to Miss Eliza Cook. In a very complimen- tary dedicatory epistle Mr Hall has the following passage You have attained the summit of Parnassus, while I have crept only to its base you have quaffed the waters of the Castalian spring, where they gush forth fresh and sparkling amid flowers. I have sipped of them where they flow slowly and sluggishly among weeds. You have robbed the Hysperian garden of Poesy of its golden fruit, despite those guarding dragons- the critics. I have but dared to pluck a berry from its hedge." The late Robert Hall has lain in his grave in Llanspiddid Churchyard these three and twenty years, while Eliza Cook lived just 20 years after Mr Hall's pleasing dedication was printed. In fact, Eliza Cook is almost un- known to the present generation. She outlived her fame. THE project of a Bishopric of Brecon has yet life in it, although it is doubtful whether Brecon will ever become a city. Our train services are few and inconvenient, and we are cut off from three-fourths of the vast diocese of St. David's. However, the Breconshire and Radnorshire clergy are still pegging away," and if Abraham Lincoln's advice to continue pegging away" will bring about the desired result, well, oilr home clergy deserve success. At a meeting of the clergy and laity of the Rural Deaiiery_.QI Builth the subject of the proposed division of the diocese was brought forward by the Rev A. T. Coore, the Rural Dean, and after a discussion, in which Sir C. Alexander Wood, Revs. Tudor Thomas, J. Rees, Gordon Williams, D. Davies, and D. Owen took part. The following resolution was carried unanimously That this conference heartily approves of the formation of a new diocese, con- sisting of the Archdeaconry of Brecon and the two deaconries of East and West Gower, to be called the Diocese of Brecon and Swansea, and is of opinion that the seat of the new See should be at Brecon. Miss GWENDOLINE WATKINS, daughter of Mr T. Watkins, Tycerrig, of this town, a pupil of Mrs Maynard, Wandsworth Common, London, has been examined by the College of Preceptors in nine subjects, and has been found qualified to receive a certificate in all subjects, amongst which were French, German, Drawing and Music. THE gentleman who was unanimously elected to the captaincy of the Llandovery town football team for the season of 1889-90, is Mr S. H. Price. Mr Price is a native of Builth, in which town he first saw the light between 22 and 23 years ago, and where he started his football career (association) at the early age of 15 years, from which period he has been greatly devoted to the game. He is considered one the foremost half-backs in Wales. In 1886, we believe, he was offered the captaincy of the Builth team, but declined its acceptance. Shortly afterwards he severed his connection with the Builth club through having to leave for Llandovery, where he carries on the business of a watch-maker, and to which town his fame as a player preceded him. He was selected to play for Builth against Here- ford in the final for the Herefordshire cup, but was objected to owing to his not residing within the radius. Since he commenced playing for Llandovery, he has proved to be a sterling player. His success during his first season at Llandovery, however, was militated against through Rugby being the go" at the latter place, and association at Builth. LLANGADOCK. MARRIAGE. —Miss Margaretta Jenkins, daughter of the late Mr James Jenkins, was married, on the 8th inst., at St. Margaret's, Westminster, to Mr Christopher W. James, eldest son of Mr Christopher James, C. E., Clifton. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Troulbeck, Canon of Westminster. Owing to the late sad bereave- ment in the bride's family the wedding was very quiet and strictly private. The bride wore a grey travelling costume, and carried a choice bouquet. She was given away by her brother-in- law and guardian, Mr Herbert Thomas, Bristol, j and was accompanied by her sisters, Miss Kate and Nellie Jenkins, and her brother, Mr Herbert Jenkins. Mr Rupert James, the bridegroom's brother, acted as best man. In the afternoon the happy pair started for Weymouth, en route for Jersey, where they will spend their honeymoon. The presents received from the many friends and relations on both sides were numerous and taste- ful. THE WOMENS' LEAGUE. An address of a very interesting nature was delivered at the above place on the 18th ult., by Miss Kathleen Townend, on the aims and objects of the Woman's League. Miss Townend is a lady of position, and has taken up the good work she has in hand gratis. Her sole object is to benefit her sisterhood of women. She is a member of the Central Council of the League she so ably represents, and whose claims she so eloquently advocates. We are only too sorry that space will not allow us to insert her address in e.rtenso, and can only give a very brief resume of it. The Women's League, she said, is an association of women to assist each other in upholding the high standard of domestic and social life which the Christian relision alone has given to the world also to stitnulate and pro- mote all work for the help of women for women. Then she went on to show what the con- stitution of the League is. The Central and Diocesan Councils must be composed of com- municants of the English Church, but no such restriction is made in the admission of members. A small subscription is required from every member. It is a most respectable association as it has the sanction of twenty bishops of the Church of England, and a Central Council, com- posed of the following Mrs Temple, the President, Lady Laura Ridding, Mrs Herbert, the Hon. Mrs E. Thesiger. Mrs Awdry, Mrs Fox, Lady Stanley of Preston, the Hon. Mrs Joyce, Lady Edward Cavendish, Miss K. M. Townend, Miss E. Hopkins, Miss Buss, the Hon. Mrs Brodrick, and Miss Constance Gladstone, who acts as hon. secretary. The range of the society's working is very wide. While part of their work is to promote all effort after Christian living among the poorer classes of women, by mothers' meetings, mothers' unions, protection of girls, and other methods of influence; they desire specially to stir and help the educated and influential of their own sex to a deeper recognition of the power and responsibility of women to maintain the purity of home-lif6, and to raise the tone of society in which they move. We heartly wish the League every success. It has a great work to do even in our rural parishes, not to mention our large towns. Those of our readers who would like to get any further information on the subject will please write to the Hon. Secretary at 22, South Eaton Place, London, S.W. LLANFYNYDD. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—On Tuesday last, the above services were held at the parkh church, Llanfynydd. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the spacious edifice was well filled. In the afternoon, the Rev. Mr Evans, Abergwily, delivered an English seimoE, & was followed by the Rev T. Thomas, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, in Welsh. In the evening both preached in the vernacular tongue. The sermons were powerful and instructive. It would be well for all to ponder over the truths they heard that day, and strive to walk in the same. The singing was well rendered under the leadership of Mr Davies, schoolmaster; and we should not fail to mention of the kind assistance which many have rendered to the choir. Ample provisions were provided for all through the generosity of members of the church. MUSICAL SUCCEss.-We have much pleasure in recording the success which Mr D. Davies, schoolmaster, has attained in the musical world. On Saturday, 21st ult., at a council meeting held at Birmingham, he was elected, Fellow of the Tonic-Solfa College." This title is F.T.S.C. is the highest diploma granted by the College, &nd the holders of it are adorned with the college gown and hood. Immediately before the afternoon service of the above thanksgiving festival the members of the choir were called apart to the vestry, when the Rev. J. S. Williams, the Vicar, read the following letter.—"The Tonic Solfa College, London, October 3rd, 1889. I have great pleasure in certifying that Mr David Davies has gained the highest certificate given by our College, that of fellow. The examination for this certificate include a good general knowledge of music, with special ability in musical composition, and in arranging music for Band or Full Orchestra. Mr Davies was elected as a Fellow by the Council on September 21st, but his certificate cannot be forwarded to him yet, bccause of the time it takes to get the necessary signatures to it. The Election as Fellow entitles Mr Davies to wear the gown and hood adopted by the College. -R. GRIFFITHS, Sec. After this the gown and hood were put on him, and in which he conducted the singing throughout the day. Mr Davies is also appointed examiner for all the College certificates, including those for string, brass, and keed instruments. ABERAYRON. TRINITY CHURCH.—A new painted window has been put in the northern end of the above Church, to the memory of the late Colonel Gwynne, of Monachty. The window, which is a most beauti- ful one, is in four divisions, each division con- taining a figure representing one of the four evangelists. The following is the inscription :— To the glory of God, and in loving memory of Alban Thomas Jones Gwynne, of Monachty, Cardiganshire, J. P., D. L. Died July 14th, 1861. Aged 78." The entire cost has been defrayed by the Gwynne family. TOWN LAMPS.—The town lamps have not yet been lit this season owing to the money for current expenses being not forthcoming. Mr J. N. Evans, who had so kindly promised to collect subscriptions, has given up his work in despair. This state of affairs was prophesied by several persons when the project of lighting the town was started two years ago. C. LLANSANTFFRAED SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.— The "polling for the above election took place on Thursday last. Notwithstanding the unfavour- able weather which prevailed a large number from the parishes of Llansantffraed and Llanbadarn recorded their votes. For the five seats on the Board there were nine candidates. The result of the poll, which was declared on Friday, was as follows ELECTED I Capt. D. E. Jones, Cadivor Villa (C) 383 Mr Evan Evans, Tyncoed (I) 328 Mr J. Evans, Drefaesissaf (C.M. ). 291 Mr J. Williams, Pentre (C.M.). 288 Mr Watkin Jones, Lluest (C) 286 NON-ELECTED: *Mr Isaac Evans, Wernllaeth (C.M.) 249 *Mr Evan Evans, Nantygath (C.M.) 163 Mr Daniel Evans Smith (C.M.) 45 o, Capt. L. Jones, Vigilant KC.) 4 The last named gentleman withdrew before the poll in favour of Mr Watkin Jones. It will be noticed that two of the old Board, who are denoted by an asterisk, were unsuccessful. YSBYTHY YSTWYTH. SERious ACCIDENT. -Considerable excitement was created at the usually quiet village of Ysbytty Ystwyth by the announcement of the fact that an accident, which afterwards proved to be a sad one in its consequences, had occurred at the Glog-fawr Lead Mine, situated about a mile from Ysbytty, and about half a mile from the main road, leading from the said place to Pont- rhydfendigaid. It transpires that on Tuesdav morning the miners went to follow their daily avocation as usual and quite unconscious of the accident, which should later in the day befal their fellow workmen. About the time when four men were partaking of their noonday meal near a place which miners term a pass or the place where the rubbish is transmitted from one level to another, when all of a sudden "the pass gave way and carried away with it two men to a depth of about forty yards. The other two, fortunately saw the pass giving way, and thought- fully jumped to a place of safety. The two men who were carried away by the debris-William Ishmael and Thomas Edwards—were very badly hurt and it is a thing to be wondered at, that they were taken out alive, when it is taken into con- sideration the tons of rubbish which surrounded their bodies, and penned them so that they could not move hand or foot. They both lie in a most precarious condition and are under the medical care of Dr. Morgan and his assistant Dr. J. E. Williams. Morgan Jones, another of the four escaped unhurt but at the time of I penning these lines, Tuesday evening, David Ishmael has not been got at, but operations are busily being proceeded with to release him from his subterranean confinement. He is safe from danger, though the ledge on which he stands is very difficult of access.