The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LLOI HYNOD. Y Oumberland & Westmoreland Advertiser sydd yn gyfrifoI am a ganlyn: Y n ddi- weddar rhoddes buwcb yn perthyn i Mr. Joseph Huntingdon, yr hwn sydd yn byw yn Moreland Field, Gogledd Lloegr, enedigaeth i lo yr hwn sydd yn meddu flurf dra hynod. Mae ganddo ddau ben perffaith wedi eu huno yng nghyd, pedwar Ilygad, a dau enau, eithr dim ond dau glust, ac un corph, tel lloi yn gyffredin. Geill gymmeryd bwyd a'i ddau enau. Adroddir am enedigaeth fwy rhyfeddol fyth o Church Field, Moreland, lie y ganwyd llo a'i ochr dufewnol wedi ei throi allan, a'i ymysgaroedd, y galon, &c., ar yr ochr allanol, a'r hyn a ddylasai fod yn groen allanol ar yr ochr fewnol. Gorfti ar y meddyg anifeiliaid dori yr anghen61 yn ddamau wrth ei symmud. n

DYDDIAU CYNTAF OEN. Ym mben oddeutu pum mynyd ar ol geni oen y mae yn medru sefyll ar ei draed. Fe ymchwydda y llawr sigledig odditano yn awr ar y ddeheu, ymdona i fyny ac yna i lawr, a thry a tbreigla gydag ef, tra y mae yntau yn ymdrechu ac yn ymnyddu, ac yn plethu y naill goes o amgylch y llall, fel gwinwydden o amgylch pren, neu ynte fe ymestyna yr aelodau hyny i gyd allan, nes yr edrychant fel ffyrch o dan geiliog gwynt. Fe ymdreigla i'r llawr am yr hanner canfed tro, ac am yr banner canfed waith fe adnewydda y frwydr i gael ei draed tano yn y byd mawr yn yr hwn yn unig y medr gyrhaedd y llaeth bywyd-roddawl. Mae ei fam-yn enwedig os mai efe fydd ei chyntaf-anedig—yn ei phryder pendronol i'w gynnorthwyo, yn ei fwrw i'r llawr, yn sangu arno, a gwna-heb unrhyw eithriad i'r gwrth- wyneb-bob peth ond yr hyn a ddylai, tra y gedy hobpeth heb ei wneuthur a allai roddi help i'r peth bychan i gael y maeth a ddymuna. "0 druan a'r un bychan, onid yw yn rhy ddrwg I meddai y dieithrddyn cydymdeim- ladol. "Yn boeth y bo y ddau," meddai y bugail di-amynedd, yr hwn ni fynai eu symmud nes cael o'r oen y llaeth. Mewn hanner awr y mae ei ochrau yn ymchwyddo allan, ac fel y gyra y bugail yr hen famog tua thref, fe ym- nydda ac fe ymdreigla yr oenyn yn ei flaen_, fel hen forwr newydd gyrhaedd y lan wedi bod ar y mor am flwyddyn. Un o'r cam-gymmer- iadau cyntaf a wna yr oen yn ei fywyd yw tybied taw ei fam yw y bugail neu ei gi; llawer yw'r dyfeisiau a arferir tuag at beri i'r hurtyn ganlyn yr hon a ddylai. Y cam- gymmeriad nesaf, mae'n debyg, a fydd ei ymdrech i gerdded yr awyr pan y daw at fan He y dyJai fyned ar y goriwaered. Mae ei brofiad o ddeg mynyd o fywyd wedi peri iddo gredu fod y ddaear oil yn un gwastadedd mawr, a chanol dydd goleu fe gerdda o ben bryn yn llawr mor hamddenol ag y rhydd dyn lam o ben y grisiau yn nyfnder y tywyllwch, heb freuddwydio nad yw y gris nesaf o dan ei draed, pan y bydd mewn gair ryw ugain troed- fedd i ffwrdd. Y canlyniad fydd i'r oen a'r dyn i agor eu Ilygaid mewn syndod. Dwg yr oen ei hun ar ei bedion drachefn, ac a yn ei flaen i lawr y bryn. Fe ddaw yn fuan i'r casgliad fod pobpeth i lawr y bryn yn y byd hwn, ac nid yn llawr gwastad fel o'r blaen. Wedi cyrbaedd o hono droed y bryn, fe gais fyned ar y goriwaered wedi hyny, ac mewn canlyniad fe dery ei drwyn wrth y llawr, ac edrycha yn syn drachefn. Deua yn awr at fan i fyned i fyny y bryn. Ond y mae ein hoen erbyn hyn wedi dechreu tyfu yn ddrwgdybus iawn. Fe chwyrnwyd arno ac fe roddwyd gwth iddo nes yr oedd a'i faglau i fyny am ddilyn y ci pan y camgymnierodd hwnw am ei fam; fe roddes y bugail droediad iddo am ddyfod ar ei ol ef fe dreiglodd i lawr y bryn pan na welodd ddim yn angbyffredin yn ar- wynebedd y tir, ac i fyny y bryn eilwaith o dan amgylchiadau cyffelyb. Yn y cyflwr meddwl hwn cyrhaedda o dan gysgod a deflir gan fryn cyfagos. Dyma y peth mwyaf arswydus a gyfarfuodd ete yn ei fywyd. Fe saif ef yn yr beulwen oleu oddeutu deuddeg modfedd o'i drwyn y mae yr boll fyd yn dywyll. Pa fodd y geill ef groesi y llinell ofnadwy hon. Mae yn rhaid ei bod yn waeth na myned i lawr y bryn neu i fyny y bryn, neu redeg ar ol ci fyddo yn chwyrnu neu ddyn fyddo yn cicio, yn sicr fe ymddengys yn llawer mwy braw- ychus na'r un o'r pethau hyn. Mae ei fam yn y cysgod, ac yn gwenieitho amo i ddyfod ym mlaen ond efe nis anturia fe saif ar yr ymyl gan frefu ar uwchaf ei alluoedd. Fe ddaw y bugail gyda'i droed fawr idd ei helpu, a chyfodir yr oenyn o'r heulwen i'r cysgod ar flaen esgid o'r rhif 9. Fe drotia ar ol ei fam am ychydig latheni, a chyferfydd anhawsder newydd. Y waith hon o'r cysgod i'r goleu ydyw. Fe ymddengys iddo yn arw a tholciog, ac fe genfydd anhawsderau diderfyn o'i flaen, Fe gerdda yn groes i'r llinell mewn ofn a dychryn; beth bynag, fe'i caiff yn llawer rhwyddach nag y meddyliodd, a chasgla nad yw pethau cynnrwg ag yr ymddangosant. Y mae wedi dechreu eisoes darganfod fod pethau a ymduangosant yn rhwydd mewn bywyd yn arwain yn fynych i anffodion, a phethau gwaharddedig heb ddim perygl ynddynt wedi'r cyfan. Yn y cyfnod hwn mae yn ieuanc iawn am awr gyfan mae wedi bod yn arfer ei alluoedd i fyw, ymsymmud, a bod, fel bod annibynol, ac y mae wedi dyfod yn berffaith oen. Yn yr amser hwnw yn gywir, aiff cerbyd heibio yn gyflym ar y ffordd. Canfyddir ef gan ei lygad cyflym; tybia, efallai, mai ei fam ydyw, a'i bod yn rhedeg i ffwrdd oddiwrth berygl. Bwr yntau ar ei ol. Mae yn syndod beth a wnaeth awr tuag at ei ddadblygu fe red yn gyflymach na'r bugail na'i fam ei hun, ac y mae mewn perygl i fyned o dan draed y ceffylau neu olwynion y cerbyd.

DIANGODD Hew o filodfa Wombwell yn Birmingham yn ddiweddar gan achosi braw mawr i luaws o bobl, ond daliwyd ef yn un o garthffosydd y dref heb iddo wneyd niwed i neb. EPPS'S COCOA. GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING. —" By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr Epps has pro- vided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy r doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tend- ency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We mayescapemany a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished lrame." Civil Service Gazette. —Made simply with boilng water or milk. Sold only in packets, by Grocers, labelled—" JAMES Epps & Co. Homoeopathic Chemists, London.Also makers of Epps's Afternoon Chocolate Essence.

REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN TRADE. The rainfall of the past week has not been unwelcome, and the land is in a better state for wheat sowing than it was at the end of September. Farmers would now prefer dry weather with a crisp and slightly chill air such as often is experienced in October, making it, when there is sunshine also, one of the pleasantest of the months. Potato raising and the threshing of new corn are now the chief considerations on the farm. The crop of potatoes is in the main free from disease, and should bulk well. As there is a partial failure of this crop in the United States, and Germany has no more than an average yield, there is no great fear of a satisfactory out- turn from British fields being followed by any disheartening depression of prices such as when I we have a good yield of cereals seenis I unfortunately to be an almost invariable case. Even in a year like the present, when a fnll average rather than absolute abundance has been recorded, the effect upon prices has been disastrous, and the advantage of the extra two or three bushels of yield over last year is rapidly being dissipated in sales at as many shillings per quarter under last year's terms. Where a yield of 3, qrs. to the acre of wheat was secured last year, and 32s. per qr. was realised, the total would be 112s. per acre. This year 4 qrs., at 29s. only, would give but 116s. per acre, the gain of four bushels to the acre being parted with for the same number of shillings. This imprudent haste to sell will never be remedied until one of two things happens-until farmers once more become as a class capitalists able to hold grain, or until some sort of syndicate i18 formed whereby money can be advanced to farmers on their wheat without their being forced to sell out-1 right. English wheat during the past week has picked up a bit in London, the Metropolitan average now being 29s. 8d. on 2,005 qrs., against 29s. 2d. on 1,294 qrs. a week ago. Increased sales at a higher price are always a healthy sign. The sales in the country have not been equally encouraging, though on Friday and Saturday there was more firmness in holding than during the earlier part of the week. The imperial average at 187 statute markets for the week ended October 5th, 1889, was 86,301 qrs., at 29s. 3d, per qr., as compared with 60,534 qrs., at 30s. 7d. per qr., for the corresponding week of last year. Flour at London and Liverpool has been the subject of an improved retail demand, and Belfast, Shrewsbury, and York are among the second list of exchanges which have followed the lead of the two principal markets. Glasgow, however-and Glasgow ranks with London and Liverpool in influence on the flour trade—has been dull, and Edinburgh and Newcastle have been dull too. America is not shipping flour heavily, but prices are rather lower on the week at New York, a fact which takes the energy out of buyers here. Foreign wheat has lost strength during the past few days, as New York has given way four-pence for spring and sevenpence for winter wheat; and Paris, with increased deliveries, is Is. cheaper. The large offerings of English wheat are underselling imported corn. This we see more clearly than here- to-fore owing to the establishment, from the 1st Octeber, of an average quotation for foreign wheat. This is calculated on the basis of No. 2 American Red Winter in a season when that sort is of average abundance. The price quoted on October 1st was 34s per qr. of 500 lb., which is equivalent to 32s. 8d per qr. of 480 lb. (the statute standard of weight). This is 3s. 7d. higher than the English Kingdom, and 3s. higher than the London average for English corn. The stocks of wheat in London are estimated at 233,000 qrs., against 250,304 qrs. on July 1st, and 229,467 qrs., on October 1st, 1888. Fuller returns of stocks will be available in ar few days; meanwhile opinion runs that wheat stocks generally are almost the same as at midsummer, while flour reserves are held to have declined almost 20 per cent. Arrivals into London during the week ended Friday last were inclusive of 31,122 qrs. of wheat, 7,311 qrs. English and 23,811 qrs. foreign (8,499 Danzig, 2,992 New York, 1,504 Odessa, 2,980 Petersburg, 7,445 Sulina, 167 Canada, and 224 qrs. France). Flour arrivals equalled 24,778 qrs. of wheat, making the week's supply of breadstufls 55,900 qrs. The spring corn trade of the week shows the markets somewhat lower for maize. The American crop will again be a big one, against which one strong fact, reports of local damage in America itself as well as of shortness in the European yield, cast themselves in vain. The price of the American maize already in England touches a sovereign, but plenty of Indian corn can be contracted for January delivery at 19s., and for Febuary at 18s 9d. per qr. There is consequently a clear limit fixed, not only of the range of value, but of the time wherein value may range. Barley is now coming forward in large quantities at the country markets, but with October the demand has also become vigorous, and any- thing of fair to good malting character changes hands at rather over instead of under September quotations. Bristol, the chief barley market after London, is decidedly in seller's favour. Oats owing to increased shipment from Russia, are not so good a market as a week ago. More definite advices from Petersburg and Stockholm are required. It is always a matter of great difficulty to learn the real out-turn of the Russian and Swedish crops. Beans and peas maintain currencies previously quoted. Two wheat, five maize, and five bean cargoes have arrived off ports of call during the past week, but of these the only sales as yet have been a cargo of La Plata maize, parted with at the wonderfully cheap price of 16s. 3d., and a cargo of Mazagan beans for which September quotation, 26s. 6d., was obtained. Wheat and maize may be said to be held for firmer prices, which buyers are not prepared to pay. Barley is held for 6d. advance where 3d. would be paid. In cargoes on passage and for shipment there is no very great change from a week ago. California sold for 36s., is firm, and so are .Indian descriptions of wheat. For Russian, with 55,000 qrs. more on passage, 6d. less money has occasionally been accepted. Maize for October shipments from the United States is quoted 19s. 6d. November and December 19s. 3d., New Year 19s. per qr. Russian barley for shipment is firm and some- times 3d. more money has been paid. New York is offering oats for prompt shipment at 15s. 6d. per 320 lb. This undersells Swedish qualities of the same weight, and is a new feature of the trade. African beans on passage continue to make 26s. 6d. per qr., while Russian rye for November shipment at 23s. is 3d. dearer on the week. The quantity of wheat and of flour reckoned as wheat which is now on passage to the United Kingdom gives us a total of 1,476,500 qrs. of breadstufls, which is 28,500 qrs. more than a week ago, but 712,000 qrs, less than was coming this time last year. The wheat now afloat includes 269,000 qrs. Russian, 51,000 qrs. American, 813,000 qrs. Californian, and 172,000 qrs. Indian, but no wheat is on passage either from Australasia or South America 581,000 qrs. are for orders, and 579,000 qrs. for direct ports within the United Kingdom. The quantities of grain afloat with a destina- tion within the United Kingdom reported up to Thursday in last week were:—Wheat, 1,310,500 qrs. flour, 166,000 qrs. maize, 402,500 qi-s. barley, 326,000 qrs,; and beans, 33,000 qrs., as compared with 1,986,500 qrs. of wheat, 202,000 qrs. of flour, 218,500 qrs. of maize, 215,000 ars of barley, and 44,000 qrs. of beans in the corresponding week of last year. -Mark Lane Express.

PROGRESS OF WELSH CATTLE. The progress made in improving the Welsh a breed of black cattle during the last fifty years has been anything but satisfactory; in fact, until some twenty years ago no one tried to improve the breed. Mr Richard Humphreys, late of Beddgelert, and after him his nncle, Mr Edward Humphreys, of Car- narvon, were the first to originate and register the pedigrees of their cattle. These two enterprising farmers had sufficient fore- sight to appreciate the value these cattle might attain by judicious selection of sires and dams. The South Wales breeders, of "Castlc Martin" cattle, all pure black, published a herd-book in advance of the North Wales breeders, and it was owing to the perseverance of the late Mr R. H. Harvey, of Slade Hall, Carmarthen, that the 11 Castle Martins were first brought into notoriety. The two breeds of North, and South Wales differ in many of their characteristics. Thu former have proved themselves in the show rings the best, both as breeding and fat animals. Welsh Runts, as they are called, have long been great favourities with the large graziers in England, particularly in Northampton- shire; it is estimated that from 50,000 to 60,000 head of cattle are exported every year from Carnarvonshire and Anglesea alone. A large percentage of these find their way into the London markets, where they, hold their own against Scotch Polls or any other breeds, and commanding the highest prices. As milkers the pure Welsh cows are hard to beat either in quantity or quality. It is recorded that in 1810 a Welsh cow gave from May 1 to October 30 4,026 quaits of milk, which produced 358 lb. (avoirdupois) of butter and 22 quarts of milk per day for 183 days in succession. Another cow at the London Dairy Show a few years ago, and belonging to Captain Best, gave just over 20 quarts, which yielded 26 per cent, of cream. Welsh cattle are easy to feed, and are very, hardy. If they get fair play as youngsters they attain great weights. A two-year-old steer fed from a calf scaled 980 lb. dead. Several steers have been shown at our fat stock shows exceeding 2,240 lb. live weight and some have made over 3,000 lb. Ordinary steers will weigh in the month of August, after four months' grass, 850b. Very great and marked improvement is perceptible in the Welsh cattle exhibited at our leading shows of late years. Much of this is owing to the encouragement given by the Royal Agricultural Society, who are not slow to provide classes with adequate prizes, to any breed of animal in which merit and usefulness to .the agricultural interest is recognised. At the Royal Agricultural Society's Show last year the exhibit of Welsh cattle was quite a feature, and were much admired by foreigners and Englishmen alike. We regret that the improved Welsh cattle are in so few hands, with the above-named gentlemen, Lord Harlech and Mr Oakley seem to monopolise nearly all the prizes.

THE LINGUISTIC CONDITION OF WALES. On Friday, October the 4th, the Dean of St. Asaph, read a very practical paper on the above subject at the Cardiff Church Congress. We are sorry that our space will not allow us to publish more than a brief—the closing-portion of it. It is not unlikely, for two reasons, that our resources, and therefore our responsibility, for dealing with the new linguistic condition of Wales, may be greater than those of the Non- conformist bodies first, because each Noncon- formist body in Wales was detached from the Church and called into existence by the special circumstances and modes of thought of some special period in the past, and they all bear upon them the narrowing impress of the special period of their origin. So far as this is the case, it will not help them to adjust themselves to the thoughts of the future whereas in our Catholic inheritance of the long past, with its many changes and large range, we have a reserve of ex- perience and strength which we ought to be able to turn to account. And secondly, for many reasons, the Church in Wales is so far the only religious body that may be said to have at all successfully kept pace with the requirements of the English-speaking population. It is possible that, apart altogether from change in thought, the growth oi bilingualism may of itself most seriously alter the numerical relations of Church. men and Nonconformists in Wales. This possibility may suggest a temptation for earnest Churchmen to wish to sae Welsh lose ground and to seek to accelerate the fulfiiment of their wish. Such a policYt I-am convinced, would be both unwise and wrong. The duration of a language is determined by broad natural causes, and not by either the wishes or the policy of individuals or clashes. Post-obits are discreditable tran- sactions. We have a right to remind Wales that Welsh Churchmen, by translating the Bible into Welsh, largely formed the Welsh language, and may be said to have saved it when almost on the brink of extinction. We Churchmen itt Wales to-day are Welshmen, and it is clearly our dtity to be loyal Welshmen, true to all that is sound in the aspirations and interests of Wales. It may rbe our part in the yean to come—it Ought, at least, to be our eaenest endeavour—through our two-fold connexion with Wales and Enojland, to help to make the Welsh and the English people understand and respect each other. Welsh patfi need not involve reaction against England if it is properly informed and, led* Add there is certainly nothing in the real interests of the Church in Wales antagonistic to the real interests of Wales. We rejoice to be reminded, by the presence of this Congress at Cardiff, that the Church in England and Wales is unmis- takably and indissolubly one, but that does not ,make the Church an alien institution in Wales. It shows an absurd forgetfulness of history to call the mother Church of Britain an alien in Wales. If we cannot induce our opponents to study the early history of the Celtic Church and her initial part in Christianizing England, they will study, without our invitation, modern Church history in the lives of Welsh Churchmen of the present day. If we continue true to Wales as well as to our Church, we may hope to show Noncon- formists that the Church, by being the Church of England, has not ceased to be the Church of Wales—the Church of Caradog and Bran, of Saints Dewi, Deiniol, Bishop Morgan, Griffith Jones, Daniel Rowlands, and Dean Edwards, the ancient and Scriptural and yet young Church of the Cymry,—a Church that will yet, I trust, see in-a future not far, all our feuds forgotten, and all .Welshmen united, calon wrth galon a Ilaw yn llaw (heart to heart and hand in hand), in loving work for Christ. We Welsh Churchmen most keep the earth of the old Church of Wales warm with the fire of Christ's love, and the doors of our hearts wide open, to welcome her straying children home."

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LLANDOVERY BOARD OF | GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Town-hall on Friday, under the presidency of Mr George Jones, Ystrad. There were also present Col. D. E. Jones; Messrs W. N. Lewis (vice-chairman); Daniel Williams, Pentre House (second vice-chairman) Griffiths, Brynwhith John Lewis D. Morgan, Talog Evans, Mount; W. J. Evans, Fron; James, Ysgyborfawr; Evans, Llanwrtyd; Griffiths, Gwerngwynne; Pelham Thursby-Pelham J. R. Price, Plasydderwen E. Williams, Glanmarlais T. Watkins; T. Williams, Cwmllynfe; R. Campbell-Davys, Cilycwm. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. The treasurer's account showed a balance in hand of 2567 8s ll±d. RELIEVING OFFICERS' RBPORTS. Mr Williams reported the number relieved in his (No. 1 District) to be for the week ending Sept. 26th 220 at a cost of M 12s 4d, corres- ponding week last year 218 at a cost of £25 6s lid for the week expiring 3rd of October 217 at a cost of R25 4s, corresponding week last year 218 at a cost of £25 16s 6d. Mr Powell said that the number relieved in his (No. 2 District) during the week expiring Sept. 26th was 181 at a cost of £20 7s lOd, corrrespond- ing week last year 174 at a cost of 218 16a 6d; for the week ending October 3rd 181 at a cost of 219 16s, corresponding week last year 174 at a coat of 218 15a 6d. MASTER'S REPORT. ASTERS EPORT, The Master's report showed the number of inmates to be last week 29, against 28 in the corresponding week last year; this week 28, against 27 in the same week last year. Tramps Last week 9, against 11 in the corresponding week last year this week 17, against nine in the same week last year. .L;"l"¡"! .(;" :,b. FIMANCB. Cheques in payment of the salaries of the various offices of fhe Board as well as a large number of quarterly bills were drawn. TENDERS. The tenders submitted for supplying the House with provisions, coal, &c., for the ensuing quarter were next discussed. The suppliers of the different goods required were selected with- out much debate, except for tea, over which a long wrangle took place. The tender accepted for the last quarter was that of Mr James Williams, Market square, at Is bid per lb. Mr Jones, the clerk, suggested that the same one be taken again, and said that the Is 3d tea had most probably been used before. With this Col. Jones could not agree, holding that good quality could be had at the price from some of the large London establishments. Mr Watkins, brewer, said they could not judge tea without trying it. He would suggest that the Master take samples and draw them, and call one or two of the elderly female inmates, who knew a good deal more than many did, to taste it. Tea at Is 3d could not be good. He understood a little about tea himself- The Chairman asked if he would suggest an adjournment to that day fortnight in order that his plan might be tried. Mr Watkins—Yes the Master could tell us which is best. It's no earthly good giving bad tea to the poor people, and it can be nothing but rubbish at Is 3d. Ool. Jones said that the prices had now altered. Major Pelham thought there could be no harm in adjourning to that day fortnight. Mr W. N. Lewis thought they had better ask Mrs Evans, the matron, only to test the samples. Chairman-Of course we can't go outside the house. Mr Watkins reminded them that less quantity of good tea would do. Mr Pelham proposed that the matter be left to the discretion of the Master. Mr Watkins concurred. Mr R. Campbell-Davys proposed that they accept the Is 3d tea. Mr J. R. Price seconded. The Board now divided on the two motions, and the voting resulted in the acceptance of the Is 3d tea. The following are the tenders accepted for the quarter ending 25th December next :— Meat (only one butcher tendered) beef (second round) 7!d, veal 7d, mutton Bid, pork 6d, W. Edwards flour 27s 3d, peas 5s 9d per cwt., sugar 21s, tea Is 3d per lb., cocoa Is Id, rice 10s 9d, pepper (white) Is 4d, yellow soap 21s, blue 6d, soda 4s 6d, Dan Davies; flummery 16s, salt 4s, starch 4d, T. and W. Williams; fresh milk 3d, skim milk lid,, salt batter Is Old, Mary Jones fresh butter (no tender), cheese (Welsh), 3id, H. Evans tobacco, 3d. per ounce, W. Jones; hard coal (Rhos), 15s, Rees Jones. ICABETAKER AT LLANWRTYD WATERWORKS. Mr Christmas Williams, out of five applicants, was reappointed caretaker .for Llanwrtyd water- works at a salary of 2s per week for the ensuing year. Mr Evans, the parish guardian, strenuously opposed this election. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER. Mr W. J. Evans jBpved,'and Mr T. Watkins seconded that Mr John Durance be appointed school attendance officer for the parish of Mothvey. Mr D. James proposed, and Mr T. Evans, Llanwrtyd, seconded, that Mr W. Lloyd, tailor, be appointed. On a division 14 voted for Mr Durance and two for Mr Lloyd, and the former was duly elected.

THE LONDON COUNCILS AND THE MUSIC HALLS. The Rev H. Price Hughes, in giving notice of a mass meeting to protest against the re- "ne wal of certain music licences said "It should be understood by the public that every exertion is now being made by the men financially interested in the licences which are the immediate object of our attention, and by other proprietors of similiar establishments, to defeat the conclusion arrived at by the Licensing Committee of the London County Council. We feel it, therefore, to be a clear duty to arouse public attention to the chatacter of thti places of entertainment in question, if they do nothing but go to prayer meetings while all sorts of backstairs influence was being used against them it would be a disgraceful day for the churches of London." The remark recalls a well-known anecdote concerning a German priest who, in the spring of each year, was accustomed to make a perambulation through the fields of his parishioners, offering up prayer for the excellence of the crops. On one occasion he came to a very much neglected piece of land, and when the procession halted in expectation of the customary prayer, his reverence cast a hurried look round and exclaimed, Let us pass on to the next. Nothing but manure will do this field any good Mr Price Hughes is evidently of the opinion that nothing but public meetings, with good strong resolutions, will do the elect of London any good.

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MATRIMONIAL BARGAINS. A bitter rate war is going on between two rival matrimonial agencies in Jefferson ville, Indiana. The matrimonial agent is the growth belonging ex- clusively to JeSersonviUe. His duties are to watch the ferryboats, and when he sees a couple who look like elopers in search of matrimony, he introduces himself and agrees for a specified sum to furnish everything required for a wedding. The business is peculiar, but it pays. The oldest and best- known agency is under the management of John Howse, and another hctive concern is operated by William Kratz. Until recently the men have been good friends, and have respected each other's right in business; but it is not so now, and every day marriages get cheaper. By a special arrange- with the Rag-i-strates, the figures have been cut lown from 7.50 dols. to 3 dols for a complete matrimonial outfit, licence, ceremony and all, including the services of a professional swearer to make oath to the laiy's age. About a week ago Kratz contracted to pilot a country coople over and attend to their case for 5 dols. On the boat Howse offered to do the job for 4dols., and then the row began. The rival agents cut the rate a doller at a time until Kratz offered to do the work for nothing.

A PHOTOGRAPHIC ROMANCE. A highly romantic incident (says a Daily Tele- graph correspondent) occurred a few days ago at Huber's, the well-known Vienna photographer. An elderly gentleman, apparently a foreigner, went to have his portrait taken, but as he had to wait a few minutes for the usual preparations, an album of specimen photographs was banded to him. All at once the employes in the next room heard a shriek, and horring to the salon where the stranger was waiting they found him lying senseless on the floor. When be came to himself he explained that the album at which he had been looking contained a photograph which he was convinced was that of his daughter whom he had not seen for twenty-one years. The features were so like those of his wife that he could not be mistaken. He said that un- fortunate circumstances had compelled him to leave her twenty-one years ago, at a time when his daughter was only three years of age. He had made every effort to find out the whereabouts of bis family a few years later, but had not been able to discover any trace of then. He had long since acquired the conviction that they were both dead. The photographer told him that the portrait in question was that of a teacher of the pianoforte residing in Vienna, giving her name and address. It was arranged that the stranger Herr M- of New York, should call on her the next day, and that in the meantime she should be warned of his intended visit. The lady turned out to be his daughter, and has already left Vienna with her father for the United States. He is a wealthy speculator, and the poor music mistress has suddenly found heraelf heiress to a fortune of several millions of dollars. Herr A-, prior to his departure, presented Herr Huber wjtb a splendid diamond breastpin. 1 !<

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