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LLANFYNYDD.
LLANFYNYDD. RENT AUDIT. On Thursday, July 10th, the rent audit of Mr F. A. G. Jones, Pantglas, was held at the Portis Gate Inn. The agent, Mr Watkins, Llandovery, was present. An excellent dinner was provided.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. MINISTERIAL.—After a successful course at Trefecca College, Mr Baral Rees (son of the well-known Welsh composer, Alaw Ddu), has accepted a call to the old Graig Chapel, Ponty- pridd. ORDINATION.—At the last Trinity Ordination, Mr J. T. Evans, B A., of Box Cottage, Llanelly, was ordained by the Bishop of St. David's to the curacy of Llywel. Mr Evans was a communicant of Llanelly parish church. PENCOEf) COLLIERY.—The work of raising the water from this pit, which has been closed for a considerable period, and is owned by Messrs Nevill, Duce, and Company, Llanelly, is pro- gressing rapidly, one of the largest engines in the county being used for the purpose. It has a 10ft 6 in. stroke, and raises half a ton of water each time, and makes five strokes to the minute. A NEW PIT.-One of the veins intersected at Cille Collery, owned by Mr C. W. Mancel Lewis, Stradey Castle, has been trapped byMrD. Samuel furnace, Llanelly, and necessary preparations for he opening of a new pit are being made. THE DREDGER.—Mr Austin, of Swansea, made lis final attempt to float the dredger on Thursday, jut was, unfortunately, unauccesful. Although he had spent some hundreds of pounds, according to the terms of the contract he will not be entitled bo any remuneration. Messrs Tucker, of Cardiff, have now undertaken the work upon similar terms. If they succeed they will get £679 if not nothing. NARROW ESCAPE OF EXCURSIONISTS.—The annual Guardian, wayzgoose took place on Satur- day, when the expenses of an excursion to the Mumbles were borne by the proprietor of the establishment, MrJ. Allen Williams. Returning from the Mumbles about half-past seven o'clock, the horses of one of the breaks took fright. The driver was knocked off his seat and the break aken a distance of three miles or more by the ftrighted animals. The occupants jumped out nd all escaped any vital injuries.
BURRY PORT.
BURRY PORT. THE CHANNEL.—The Channel which has greatly iiproved within the last few months, is now in a vcy satisfactory state, and vessels can enter and leve the port with little difficulty. The Channel apears to be in a better condition than it has bell for many years past. IEMBREY 1ST XI. t'. KIDWELLY 1ST XI.—These old'ivals met at Burry Port, on Saturday last, to try onclusions, and the game resulted in a very evei draw, the scores being Pembrey, 80 Kidelly, 67 for six wickets. The principal scores were, for the home team, Llewellyn John, T. tans and T. J. Lewis, and for the visitors, T. R Griffiths, H. Samuel (captain), and T. J. Hughs. SVDAY SCHOOL TREAT. —The members of the Jeruslem Chapel Sunday School had their annu; treat on Saturday last, when tea and cake, etc., as served out to them at the Copper Works Schoc Games were afterwards indulged in, and the siolars managed to enjoy themselves, not- withsmding the wet weather. CONTY COUNCIL. — Mr William Howell, solicit, New Lodge, a member of the Carmrthenshire County Council for Pembrey Divitun, having accepted office under the Council, is no\ we understand, about to resign his seat, and theras every reason to believe that a contest will fcake ilace. Mr W. S. March, of Penybedd Farm (oneof the largest ratepayers in the parish), is comig out as an "Independent" candidate in any ase, and in all probability the Rev. David Evae, Congregational minister, one of the unsucessful candidates at the last election, will agai come forward in the Liberal interest.
NARBERTH. ]
NARBERTH. D;SATISFACTION IN THE FLANNEL TRADE.— On kturday afternoon last the adjourned meet- ing i the employe's representing the five flannel factcies within the neighbourhood, viz., Dyffryn, LanMill, Forest Factory, Gelly and Shipping, was (ield at the Ivy Bush, Narberth, for the purpse of considering the new price list drawn ( up b the committee appointed at the last meet- s iog, ,nd also (if necessary) to establish a Union. ( Then was a fair number of weavers present. I Mesa's W. Powell and J. Thomas attended as t delegates from the Carmarthen Weavers' Union. Mr Benjamin Llewellyn (Dyffryn) was voted to J the chair.—The Chairman expressed regret that I bhe attendance was not larger. He was very 1 pleased to see present two delegates from the Carmarthen Weavers' Society, and who were in ] reat sympathy with them. The secretary had 1 vritten to the Newcastle-Emlyn, Drefach, and Cardigan factories, but regretted that they had I lot seen their way to join. The Pembrokeshire weavers had made several attempts to better heir position, but without success. The com- litcee appointed at the last meeting had pre- 'ared a new list of prices; and he would be glad] f they would adopt it. He also had two other ists in his hand, viz., those in operation at Car- narthen and Neath factories, from which he saw how much better they were paid than the Pern- brokeshire weavers. The Chairman trusted they would all unite and form a society, and give an example to other weavers, and he was sure many would join when they realized what benefits would be obtained from a society.—Mr William Thomas (secretary) read letters received from the factories at Martel and Neath, in which they wished the movement every success.—Mr J. Thomas (Carmarthen) said he was present as a delegate from the Carmarthen Society to en- courage their brethren at Narberth to stand up for their rights. He knew that the Carmarthen Society would do everything in their power to further the cause He had seen the price list by which the Narberth weavers had been working I for the last eight years, and it was very low the Carmarthen one was a much higher and fairer one. The working hours of the Carmarthen weavers were now 1U daily, but he remembered it to be 14 hours, and he trusted that the time was not distant when it would be eight hours.—-Mr William Powell (Carmarthen) said he had been deputed to attend the meeting by the Weavers' Society at Carmarthen, who were now in a very strong condition. It had not come up to its present position in a day nor a year, but i after many years of stubborn fighting. He remembered the time when the price per yard for weaving white iiannel was 2d, and now it is 41d per yard. The Narberth weavers must not ( expect to attain so formidable a position as the Carmarthen Society in a short time, but by degrees they could also work themselves up into a strong position. The speaker said he had been shewn a pattern of the jubilant flannel for which 5d per yard was paid, and for which he should con- sider 7d a yard a very fair price, and not exorbitant. He strongly advised them to unite together and stand up for their rights. He said that when a new article was introduced into a factoryat Carmarthen the price was fixed according to the opinion and votes of the society. There was a practice at Carmarthen a short time ago of sending work out to the country, where it was made for 10s fid, when the price paid for the f same at the Carmarthen factories was 18s This practice was brought before the Union, and by the pressure put upon it by the employers they had to discontinue it, and consequently several new workmen had been engaged. He was pleased to state that the society had now hundreds of pounds in the bank, and lie promised, on behalf of the society, that they would not be backward in lending a helping hand should any di- fficulty arise at Narberth. The speaker complained of the large number of apprentices now taken on in factories, and he warned them that if some measure be not taken to stop this practice the market would be gutted in a short time. He would advise them not to allow any more than one apprentice to six men, and each apprentice to serve five years.—Mr Charles James (Forest Factory) favoured the establishment of a Union for Pembrokeshire, with its headquarters at Narberth.—The Chairman stated that a clause I should be added to the new price list—that in future all apprentices should serve the years.— Mr William Powell advised them to establish a Union on the same principle as the one at Car- marthen.—Mr William Thomas (Dyffryn) pro- posed That this meeting is of opinion that it is dosiraMo ty form a Union of weavers for Pem. brokeshire,having its headquarters at Narberth, on a scale existing at Carmarthen, each member to pay an entrance fee monthly, contribution to be hereafter fixed, and such Union to be known as the Narberth District Weavers' Society."—Mr Charles James seconded the resolution, and it was carried unanimously.—It was proposed by Mr B. D. Williams, and seconded by Mr Dan Griffiths, that this Union adopt the list of prices framed by a committee held at Narberth on the 21st June last.—Mr Lewis Thomas (Dynryn) pro- posed "That a committee be appointed of one member from each factory represented to-day, viz., Dyffryn, Lan Mill, Forest Factory, Gelly and Shipping (and all others desiring to join, and especially Farthingshook, Martel, and Spittal) to put the Union into operation." This was seconded by Mr Charles James, and carried unanimously. The officers of the Union were then elected as follows —President of the Union, Mr Benjamin Llewellyn (Dyffryn); treasurer, Mr David Lewis (Forest Factory) secretary, Mr William Thomas (Dyffryn) and the following as the executive committee :—Mr Dan Griffiths, Dyffryn; Mr Thomas Eynon, Lan Mill Mr William Morris, Gelly Mr Charles James, Forest Mr William Scott, Shipping Mr Stephen Williams, Farthingshook Mr E. Davies, Martel Mr John Lewis, Spittal. —It was also agreed that the committee should first meet at the Ivy Bush, Narberth, on Satur- day, the 19th July, 1890, at four p.m., and that the Union meet on the first Saturday in every month, the first of such meetings to be held on 2nd August, 1890.—The meeting then broke up, after votes of thanks had been passed to the Carmarthen Society for their kindness in sending the two able delegates to the meeting, and to the chairman for presiding.
LLAN PUMPSAINT.
LLAN PUMPSAINT. INQUEST. — On the 14th inst., Mr R. M. Thomas, Deputy Coroner, held an inquest on the body of John Howells, a lad about ten years of age, son ofl David Howells, Pantianar, farmer. From the evidence it appeared that on Friday morning last, the deceased accompanied with the servant, D. Jones, proceeded on horseback to Llanpumpsaint, when near Pempompren two dogs owned by John Williams, Gwilivale, and Benjamin Rees, Pempompren, sprang at the horse, causing it to gallop, the deceased falling on his head. He was picked up by D. Jones, when he complained of his head. Both proceeded to the village, the deceased riding back again. When he reached home about 12 o'clock, he went to bed and was very restless, complaining of his head, and died about p.m. A verdict of "Acci- dental Death was returned.
LLANDYSSUL.
LLANDYSSUL. PURE AND CROSS BREEDS.—It is well known that it has often been feared by persons who have nothing to do with cross breeds of any kind of animals, such as those got from Castlemartin crossed with shorthorn, etc., that the pure breed of the numberless species of animals would become extinct in our countries, and not only that, but the term—pure breed—would also become obsolete, occasioned by sheer heedless- ness of careless farmers or breeders. So much has this tendency of rearing mongrels gained the favour of Llandyssilians, that the attention necessary to the breeding of animals is now only their secondary consideration. No more agri- cultural shows to encourage farmers to produce good breeds of animals will be necessary, nor, from all probability, will it be needful to hold trotting matches henceforth to improve the actions of horses. However, it is very gratifying to observe that the few wise men of Llandyssul viz :—Messrs Thomas Lewis, egg merchant, or better known at present as Whipperin Billo Lewis, shoemaker; T. C. Davies, butter merchant; and Edward Thomas, road surveyor, have thought it unwise to let the dear old firm die out, consequently they have already taken preliminary steps to preserve the two words-- pure breed of animals is no more pure breed of politicians has succeeded it. Of this breed there are already two classes entered in the reform political stock register. The first is termed "the pure breed shorthorn Radicals" the second, Tory Radicals. The former class, being in their own estimation the" Lords" of the district, intend, if I am rightly informed, demanding charge of the reins of the parish. It is better for the" pure shorthorns" to take it sasy. It is reported that they are beside them- selves, and that they must be in a heavy coma, cilse they would not be so rash and inconsiderate in their actions. It is generally believed that the" pme breed Radicals" will be for only a hort period, for their chief supporters are truth- fully speaking, only useful instruments in the hands of others. They are very good soldiers, but they most seriously lack that capacity which commanders most essentially require, hence the pure shorthorn Radical campaign has undoubtedly reached its climax. All the trouble the "Whipperin" now takes in preaching political truths to those who patronize his business will be in vain. He believes he whips the peasantry well into his organised society, but he is greatly mistaken. It is, however, admitted that he leaves no stone unturned that would likely benefit his force. Mr Edward Thomas has not taken any prominent part on the platform of the P. B. S.R., just yat. He carefully watches the tendency of the majority. He is not likely to be a pure shorthorn, should these be in the minority. Mr Thomas is a gentleman who has played and can play his cards exceedingly well. A report is also circulated that the P. B.S. Radical federation of Llandyssul (since it has only the true Blue as members) intends furnishing any Radical Institution in the United Kingdom with com- petent and trained" agents who before their recommending them shall have high testimonials as to their qualifications, and "Pedigrees" exhibiting their descent in a direct line from the Puritans. It seems that every person before he is duly enrolled into the ranks of this society has to give every satisfaction to the Dons" that he is of "Puritan origin" otherwise he can not be accepted for Puritan blood in the veins of the P.B.S.R., is "sine qua non and should Radical Institutions in any place require to engage a person to promote Radicalism in all its branches, they have only to apply to the chairman of the above federation for an agent of the P.B.— TYSSLL.
HAVERFORDWEST
HAVERFORDWEST AT Roose Petty Sessions at Haverfordwest on Saturday (before Mr L. Carrow and Mr M. LI. Owen) a farmer named Warren Harris Davies, living at Pope Hill, near Haverfordwest, was charged with cruelly ill-treating a terrier dog, the property of Mr Morgan, also of Pope Hill.—A witness named Cousins deposed to seeing the defendant playing with the dog in .the kitchen of the New Inn public-house, Pope Hill. He suddenly pulled out a knife, and the next moment witness saw the dog streaming with blood. Witness told defendant he ought to be ashamed of himself, whereupon he said, If you say anything about this I'll kill you." The veterinery surgeon who was called in ordered the dog to be immediately destroyed.—Mr W. Jones, solicitor, appeared for the defendant, who, he said many years ago sustained injuries to his, head, which had since, when he drank too much, affected his reason.—Dr Williams stated that he attended the defendant about three weeks ago, and found that he had made a most determined attempt to similiar lacerate on his own person.— The Bench imposed a tine of £2 and costs.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. SUDDEN DEATH.—Early last Friday morning, Capt. Rees Davies, North Road, died very suddenly. The deceased had been in failing health fur the last few months, but it was generally thought that he was now getting much better. It appears that about five o'clock on the morning above mentioned, Capt. Davies called the other inmates of the house, and said that he f felt very ill. Dr. Williams was immediately sent for, but it was too late, the captain having expired just before the doctor entered the house. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, at Llanddewi, was a very large one. The deceased was very well known in all this neighbourhood, and was a brother to Capt. John Davies, Manor Hall, Aberayron. BRAVERY AT SEA. — The British barque Dalhanna of Glasgow, commanded by Capt. John Jones, 31, Alban-square, Aberayron, whilst on a voyage from Lobos Island, Peru, to Gibraltar, on the 30th May, 1890, in lat. 39' 40 N., and long. 27' 10 W., very high seas running at the time, discovered the Norwegian barque "Ida" of Christiana in a sinking condition, with distress signals Hying. The master and officers of the Dalhanna" showed great courage and humanity in their successful efforts to save the whole of the Ida's crew, of 15 hands, including the captain's wife and child (18 months old). They were all safely landed at Gibraltar, on the 10th June, 1890. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Tuesday, the 8th inst, the members of the Church of England School had their annual treat. It was decided that an "outing" should be given to the members, and Lampeter was fixed upon as the scene of operations. Every available van and break in the district was secured, and in spite of a little rain on the way to Lampeter, the drive was very pleasant. Lunch was partaken of about 12 o'clock in the Market Hall, and tea about four. Through the kindness of the Principal the members were allowed to walk through the college grounds (but only in procession as experience has unfortunately proved that Sunday Schools which were allowed the grounds in previous years sadly abused the privilege) and the adults were also permitted to visit the chapel, the dining hall and the library. The start home was made between five and six and the excursion arrived at Aberayron about eight. The lively strains of the fife band conduced greatly to the enlivenment of the proceedings all day. Mr Thomas Davies, Compton House, the super- intendent of the school, worked indefatigably to bring the affair to a successful issue, and he was supported by a staff of willing and energetic assistants. PENUEL SUNDAY SCHOOL.—This school held a picnic on Friday last, at Cilgwyn Farm whither they marched in procession headed by the fife band. After tea was served, games were indulged in, and a most enjoyable day was spent. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. — Progress is being rapidly made with the furtherance of our claim for one of the Intermediate Schools. The collectors appointed announce that the subscriptions promised from Aberayron alone, now reach between £öOO and £700, while promises of JE5 5s. and £3 3s. annually for three years have also been made by several gentlemen. Mr John Davies, London House, has been appointed to collect subscriptions in the Felinfach district, and Dr. Davies, Mr B. C. Jones, and Mr D. Evans, Red Lion, to work Llanon, in conjunction with Alderman Jones of that place. Mr T. Davies, Compton House Dr. Davies and the hon. sec. (Mr L. J. Roberts) have been deputed to draw up the claims of Aberayron so as to be forwarded to the clerk of the committee. The secretary has received a resolution which has been unanimously passed by the Llansantffraid school board in favour of Aberayron, as well as resolutions from the chairmen of public meetings held at Llanon, Aberarth, Felinfach, and Cilia Aeron. It is confidently anticipated that Aberayron will be able to furnish an exceptionally strong claim to the education committee, and that if a school be established at all in Mid-Cardigan, the locus will be Aberayron.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At a meeting of the Board of Guardians, held on the 11th inst., there were present Messrs David Davies, chairman T. H. R. Hughes, Neuaddfawr; Lewis Davies, Gelly John Fowden, Bank Hall; Revs. Daniel I Jones, Lampeter, and Daniel Griffiths, Trefilan and Messrs David Evans, Cotlan David Davies, Lampeter; William Williams, Llanfairclydogau William Rees, Llangybi William Williams and Evan Jones, Llanllwni Evan Davies, Llan- wenog Thomas Evans, Llanybyther and John Rees, Pencarreg.—The out-door relief during the past fortnight was as follows :—Lampeter dis- trict, per Mr David Parry, for 330 paupers, JE34 Is 9d Llanybyther district, per Mr David Evans, for 312 paupers, £35 12s; total, 13s. 9d.—The number of inmates in the house were 27, as compared with 27 in the correspond- ing week of last year.—The Master reported as follows:—" That Anne Morgans, a lunatic, belonging to the parish of Pencarreg, was brought into the house on the 28th ult. by Mr David Parry, relieving officer, and was on the 5th inst. sent to the lunatic asylum at Carmarthen by a justices' order."—A meeting of the assessment committee was held after the above board, Mr Lewis Davies, Gelly, in the chair.—The over- seers of the parish of Llangybi were ordered to make a supplemental valuation list for their parish, to include the cottages and all new build- ings.—Messrs David Davies, Lewis Davies, T. H. R. Hughes, Evan Davies, and John Rees were appointed a committee to examine the accounts of the Manchester and Milford Railway Company. —Mr Smith, solicitor, of Aberystwith, appeared before the committee on behalf of the Manchester and Milford Railway Company, and produced certain accounts with the view of showing that the company was too highly assessed. The committee, after hearing Mr Smith, and also Mr Russell, the receiver of the company, resolved to further consider the appeals at the next meeting, to be held on the 18th inst., at three p.m.—The Clerk was directed to procure for the use of the committee a copy of the short- hand notes taken by Mr Hall, the shorthand writer.—A meeting of the Highway Board was held in the afternoon of the same day, with Mr T. H. R. Hughes in the chair.—Orders were made upon the following parishes to pay to the treasurer on the 25th inst. the undermentioned sums, namely :—Bettws Bledrws, JE10 Cellan, £16; Lampeter, £20; Llanfairclydogau, £24; Llangybi, JE14 Llanwenog, £62; Llanwnen, £14; Trefilan, JE13; Trefigoed, £5. —It was resolved that the road leading from Drefach to Abernantllan should be widened, in the event of the same becoming a main road. POOR-RATE COLLECTOR. — There being four candidates for the office of rate collector for the parish, in the place of the late Mr Evan Davies, the churchwardens and overseers called a meeting of the ratepayers, at which it was decided that the selection by the ratepayers should be made by ballot. The polling was therefore fixed for Saturday, the 11th inst., at the Board-room, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p. m., the Rev. Daniel Jones, vicar, acting as returning officer. It was understood, however, that the result that day would not be final, unless the highest candi- date had obtained a majority of votes overall the others combined, and that successive contests would have to take place until their number had been reduced to two and then determined. The candidates considerately undertook to defray the expenses of the election, and signed an under- taking to that effect. Before ten o'clock the vicar 0 announced the result as follows :—John Evans, Maespwll, 136; John Edwards, 8, College- street, 130; William Davies, Railway House, 104 John Jones, 29, High-street, 29. The next contest has been fixed for Saturday next, at the same place, between the hours of one and nine p.m., and the three first named candidates have again determined to stand.
NEWCASTLE-EMLYN.
NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. NEW BANK.—A branch of the National Bank of Wales, was opened here yesterday (Thursday).
BONCATH.
BONCATH. Mr S. Davies, of Boncath, exhibited his well- known prize winner Leonard, a splendidly-built gelding, with stately action, in Class 1 for hunters not less than 15st., in the Bath Horse Show, and he secured the blue rosette and he also won the champion prize for the best hunter of the group.
LLANGUNLLO.
LLANGUNLLO. TRAP ACCIDENT. — On Sunday last, while Mr Thomas Evans, of Bryn Farm, was driving the Rev. Thomas James, M.A., of Llandyssul, from Coedybryn Chapel to Trinity Chapel, Aberbank, his horse stumbled on the hill, near Bronwydd Lodge. The horse, a valuable animal, unfortunately severely broke its knees, but we are glad to say that both occupants escaped with- out anything worse than a good shaking.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. SHOT AT THE RIFLE BUTT.—About 7 p.m. on Wednesday a sad accident befel John Lewis, son of William Lewis, blacksmith, on the rifle range. The boy was in the hut keeping score with his father, and had sounced the bugle and put up the danger flag, so as to enable him to erase the bullet marks. Whilst in the act of colouring the target a shot was discharged by one of the volunteers in practice. The bullet pierced the poor ltttle fellow's hand, injuring it in a shocking manner. The lad had a narrow escape for his life. He was carried home and attended to by a doctor. PROSPECTS OF AN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. —At the meeting of the town council on Monday, Councillor Henry R. Daniel, secretary to the movement to obtain an intermediate school for South Cardiganshire and North Pembrokeshire located at Cardigan, reported that the mayor (Mr O. Beynon Evans), and himself had waited upon the joint committee of the two counties at Aber- ayron, and had taken upon themselves to suggest that the present grammar school building should be used for the girls' department, and the spare room at the board school for the boys. The suggestion had been favourably received by the joint committee, who, with Mr Bruce, the com- missioner, would shortly visit Cardigan to hold an inquiry.—In the afternoon the mayor and Mr Daniel waited, as a deputation, upon the board to ask their consent for the use of the spare room. Some doubt arose as to the board's power to grant permission without a rental, but, subject to the ruling of the Education Department, they unani- mously resolved to further the project. On Tuesday afternoon, as several boats were searching off Mount Beach, near Cardigan, for the body of the youth drowned there last week, one of the boats manned by Captains Lewis Davies and David James, Cardigan, and William Williams, Mount, was capsized in the surf. Captain Davies, perceiving the coming danger, jumped out, but in the case of the other two the boat upset right over them and lay across the breast of Captain Williams. Fortunately, the accident took pllce close to the shore, and several persons on the beach, including Mr D. G. Davies, of Castle Green, Cardigan, rushed into the water on the wave receding to the rescue of Captain Williams.
CROSS INN.
CROSS INN. DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held at the Pantglas Arms, on Monday last, when the following members were present :— Col. Gwynne Hughes, chairman Mr H. Davies, Typicca, vice-chairman Mr H. J. Thomas, Penrhos; T. Evans, Cwmcowth J. Williams, Tirbach; W. W. Prosser, surveyor; and W. Kirby, clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed by the chairman. Being the first meeting of the financial year, it was resolved on the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Mr H. J. Thomas, that Col. Gwynne Hughes be re-elected chairman for the ensuing year, and on the motion of Mr H. J. Thomas seconded by Mr Evans, thatMr Davies beappointedlvice-chairman. The accounts were examined and found correct. The treasurer's book was produced and examined which showed a balance against him 5d. The surveyor produced the wages books for the several parishes comprised in the district, which books had respectively been duly submitted to the guardians of each parish, and a cheque was furnished him for £100 towards the current quarter's expenditure. A motion, which was brought forward at the last meeting respecting the salary of treasurer, was deferred until the next meeting. It was resolved that the wages of some of the Highway List labourers be advanced from 2s. to 2s. 2d. per day. It was unanimously resolved on the motion of the chairman, seconded by the vice-chairman, "That this board wish to convey to Mrs Morgan, widow of the late Mr C. Morgan, their heart felt sympathy and condolence on the sad bereavement that so recently befel her in the loss of her esteemed husband—a gentleman who had rendered much valuable service to this board, both in the capacity of chairman and member, since the first meetirgheld in 1852."
LLANDOVERY.
LLANDOVERY. GOLD.—A rumour reached here last Friday that gold had been discovered about two miles from Llandovery, near Cwmsarnddu. At the time of writing, our correspondent had not been able to discover whether there was any foundation for the statement. SUDDEN DEATH.—It is with deep regret we have to announce the sudden death, after a few hours' illness-which took place at the King's Hotel, in this town, early on Wednesday morning —of Mr James, Yatradwalter, one of the largest farmers of the district, and a person well respected by all classes. It appears that on the previous afternoon a dinner was given to all the tenants by Mr D. W. Thomas, of Brecon, as is his usual habit on the half-yearly rent audit, and whilst coming down the stairs the deceased was seized with an apoplectic tit. Mr Thomas, jun., immediately went for Dr Lewis, who was con- stantly in attendance until his death. The deep- est sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and family.
ABERYSTWITH.
ABERYSTWITH. THI "CAMBRIAN NEWS" APPRENTICES' STRIKE.—At the Town-hall, Aberystwith, on Saturday—before the Mayor (Mr Griffith Williams), Messrs C. M. Williams, D. C. Roberts, George Davies, and Peter Jones—Mr John Gibson of the Cambrian News, applied for an order directing eight of his apprentices to perform their duties accordiug to the terms of their deeds of apprenticeship, and complainant claimed £5 from each as damages.Mr F. R. Roberts was for the plaintiff and Mr W. P. Owen for the defendants.-Mr John Gibson, junior, said that on the 30th of June a dispute arose with the apprentices. They refused to take their wages, and did not come to work on the Monday. He had to telegraph for men, and the wires cost 10s 6d. He got two men, and paid them 30s each, besides railway fare. The dispute was as to a deduction of a fourth from the boys for distribu- tion of type—Cross-examined We employ 25 men 20 are printers, of whom 10 are apprentices and the foreman is Massey, who is an apprentice. (Laughter). On Sunday night they had three apprentices working from 12 midnight till eight o'clock the following morning. One of those three was under 18 years of age.—Mr John Gibson, proprietor of the Cambrian, News, said the boys were off on Monday week, and it cost him 13s for telegrams and j63 for wages and rail- way fares for the two men. Previous to the 30th June he heard of but one complaint, and that was for too long hours on the part of one boy. He worked the boys less than the hours allowed by the Factory Act.—Mr Owen, in opening for defendants, said the plaintiff had neglected to give the proper notices for the boys working at nights. It was not the wages difficulty which was at the bottom of it, but the long hours the boys worked. He did not wish to use hard terms but it was a good deal like slave driving. In view of such infringements of the Act, the damages complained of had been brought upon the plaintiff by himself. The actual damages were 13s and £ 1.—Richard Jones Griffiths, one of the defendants, said the news portion of the Cambrian News was set by 10 apprentices and two men, and the foreman was an apprentice a little older than witness. No one taught them printing —they picked it up themselves. Last October, when the register of voters was in hand, they worked from 8 a.m. till 12 at night on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. On Thurs- day he did not go to work, being ill, and Gibson went to him and said he had a good mind to send him to "quod." He went on Friday, and worked till midnight and on Saturday from 0 a.m. to 5 in the afternoon. On the Wednesday before last Good Friday he started work at 8 a.m. and worked till 8 a.m. the next day. They had a rest of an hour and a half, and then went on till 9 o'clock on the Thursday evening. They once worked from 1.30 to 7 in the afternoon. When working at night they had no food after nine o'clock at night. On the night of Mr James's tire they worked from midnight till eight o'clock next morning. Mr Gibson told them once he could make them work from 8 a.m. on Monday for two days and nights. They had complained to plaintiff in a body. He had had disputes with Gibson, junr., and once fought with him.—Mr Owen said he had all the other apprentices present, but their evidence would be a repetition of that of Griiliths.—After a long discussion, the bench held the defendants had committed a breach of the law, and must pay 5s each including costs. If they had any grievances they must seek a remedy in another way.
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LLANDILO CHRONICLE. FISHING. Few new salmon have as yet this year been caught in the Towy, as far as this locality is concerned, and one of the latest catches was made by Mr Lockyer, County Press, on Friday, who landed out of Dynevor water a line 12 pounder. On the same occasion he hooked and lost a large salmon and also a sewin. COUNTY COURT. At the usual bi-monthly court held on Friday, a large number of uncontested actions were disposed of by Mr Registrar Lewis Bishop. In the absence of His Honor Judge Beresford, Deputy-Judge Cecil Beresford, heard the con- tested cases, none of which, however, were of local interest. HAY HARVEST. Owing to the state of the weather, hay harvest operations in the district up to last week have, in the majority of cases, not been commenced. This week there appears every prospect of a good quantity being got in. LLANDYEAEN CHURCH. On Sunday evening last, at this Church, instead of a sermon, the Sunday School children gave a selection of sacred recitations, dialogues, solos, and a special anthem, when the edifice was quite full. Mr D. A. Thomas, a student at Lampeter College, intoned the service, and Mr John Morris (lay reader), conducted the children's service. The singing was under the control of Mr Evan13, Brownhill, while Mr F. Smith presided at the organ. cl 1ST V. B. THE WELSH REGIMENT.—LLANDILO G. COMPANY. Orders for the week ending Saturday, July 2fith, 1890. Officer on duty, Lieut. T. G. Williams; company orderlies, Sergeant George Jenkins and Corporal Isaac Johns orderly buglers, L. Thomas and J. P. Griffiths. Band practice on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Class-firing and practice on Thursday and Saturday from 3 p.m. till dusk, weather permitting. Battalion drill at Llandilo on Wednesday, 23rd inst., uniform with forage caps, fall in at 6.45 p.m., 20 rounds of blank ammunition per man will be issued. The Armoury will be closed at 2 p.m. on all class cl firing days.—By order, JOHN THOMAS, Major. RIFLE SHOOTING A match between the Carmarthen Detachment and the Llandilo Detachment of the 1st V.B. The Welsh Regiment took place on Thursday, of last week, when the home team proved victorious by nine points. The ranges were 200 and 500 yards seven shots at each distance one sight- ing shot position, any; targets--Bisley, 1890. The following are the scores :— LLANDILO. I yds. yds. 200 500 Tl. Private O. Thomas (2). 30 31 61 Sergt. J. Woodrow 27 32 59 Sergt. Tomkins 33 23 56 Lieut. T. G. Williams 27 27 54 Hon. Mem. R. S. Lewis 30 24 54 Q.-M.-S. O. Richards. 28 24 — 52 Sergt. E. Evans 29 23 — 52 Hon. Mem. J. L. Thomas 20 31 — 51 439 CARMARTHEN. Private D. Evans 28 30 58 Private J. Crowley 26 31 57 Corporal D. Rogers 26 28 — 54 Private D. Evans 30 24 — 54 Sergt. Instructor Grimwood 25 28 — 53 Private Jason Jones 29 21 — 53 Sergt. R. Jones. 30 23 53 Private Albert Davies 26 22 48 430 SAD CASE OF DROWNING. An inquiry touching the death of John Fisher, a labourer, living at Llandilo, who was drowned in the river Towy on Monday, was held on the following day at the Railway Tavern, before Mr R. Shipley Lewis, deputy-coroner, and a jury, of which Mr Thomas Jones, saddler, was foreman. -Eleanor Fisher deposed that she lived at the Bank Buildings, Llandilo. The deceased was her brother, and lie was o3 years of age. He lit(I just returned from the militia.—Rees Lewis, Bank Buildings, shoemaker, deposed that the deceased was a friend of his. Witness met him about half past one the previous afternoon, and they went down to the river together. No one was with them. They walked down on the lower Carmarthen turnpike road to the Llanelly road by the finger post, and then crossed down straight to the river on the turn above Glanrafon. The deceased took oil' his boots to cross the river, and offered to carry witness. Witness got on his back and carried the deceased's boots. When more than half way through, the deceased trod on a stone and staggered a bit, and witness fell on his back to the river. The deceased did not fall with witness. There was a very strong stream there nearty up to deceased middle. The stream carried witness into a pool, and he (witness) swam across and got up on the bank, and then saw the deceased struggling in the pool. He did not appear to be swimming. Witness did not know whether the deceased could vim or not. He sank, and immediately afterwards rose half out of the water and fell again and sank. Witness never saw him afterwards. Witness then ran back to town and reported what had happened. He reported it first to George, the smith. The deceased only took his boots and stockings oil'. Witness could not say that the deceased was not sober. He saw no signs of drink on him. Wit- ness was too exhausted to help the deceased, when he saw him struggling in the water. Witness was about 2 minutes in the water. Witness could swim. One of the deceased's boots was in his (witness's) hand, with his finger through the loop, and which he could not get off while swimming out. Thomas Richards deposed that he was a plasterer and lived at Llandilo. About 8 o'clock on the previous evening, he went to look for the deceased, but failed to find him, and went again that morning about 5.30. Witness found him about 8 o'clock at the bottom of Glanrafon pool. The water was 17 feet 3 inches deep where he found him. The pool was very rapid, and in his opinion, dangerous to cross. The deceased's clothes were on him except his boots and stockings. There was blood running from his face, but witness's hook might have struck him there. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidently drowned." PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Saturday, before Messrs. A. Stepney-Gulston, J. C. Richardson, J. Lewis Thomas, and Col. Gwynne Hughes. P.C. Alfred Bryant charged James Davies, hawker, with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 10s. His wife was also charged by the same con- stable with drunkenness only. Fined 8s.—David Davies, of Llandilo, hawker, was mulct in the sum of 15s for being drunk and disorderly. — P.S. Henry Evans charged Daniel Williams, Gwaun- caegurwen, collier, with being drunk. Fined 10s. —Anne Jones, of Carregamman, Ammanford, for whom Mr Brodie appeared, summoned George Stokes, of High-street, Ammanford, for recovery of possession. Possession was ordered before August 5th, in default a warrant of ejectment to be issued.-Aiiii Evans, of Pantyfer, Llangathen, summoned John Rees, of Cefnmartin, Llangathen, for sureties of the peace. Mr T. G. Williams appeared for the complainant, and Mr J. W. Nicholas defended. Case disnilssed.-Beiijaiiiiii Griffiths, attendance officer under the Llandilo Fawr U.S. School Board, charged .1. Walters for not sending his child to school. Fined 5s.
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The new camp of the National Rifle Association at Bisley was formally inaugurated on Saturday afternoon, by the Princess of Wales, who was accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke of Cambridge. After addresses had been presented and acknowledged the Princess was conducted to the spot where the rifle had been placed in position ready for her to fire. Attached to the trigger was a silken cord, and when the bugle had sounded the fire," the Princess pulled the cord and the bullet sped to a target, 500 yards distant. The discharge of the rifle was followed by hearty cheers, which were renewed when the signal came that the bullet had hit the bull two inches ofl' the centre.
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EDUCATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. CARMARTHEN. GIRLS' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, 10, QUAY STREET, CARMARTHEN. PRINCIPAL MRS. W. MARLES-THOMAS PUPILS have passed the South Kensington Art and Science 1 irst Class College of Preceptors Junior and Senior Society of Arts, Oxford and Cam- bridge Local Royal Academy of Music and Trinity College Examinations. First Class Honours, Special Distinctions and Prizes, have been gained in the above Examinations. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS CARMARTHEN. A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL THE LORD BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S. LADY PRINCIPAL Miss ARTIIY. M.R.C.P., Certificated in Honors, Cambridge University Certificated, 1st Class, by the Council of Education German Diploma. LADY SUPERINTENDENT MRS. ROBERTS. ASSISTANT TEACHERS Miss K. S. GILES, Certificated Cambridge, Oxford, and Trinity College, London, and in Mathematics, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Drawing by Science and Art Department, South Kensington.—Miss RANDALL, Certificated, 1st Class, by the Council of Education in Botany, Hygiene, Agriculture, Chemistry and Drawing by the Science and Art Department, South Kensington Trinity College, Theory of Music; Kindergarten, Needlework, and Drill Certificates.—Miss GILES Certificated, College of Preceptors in Drawing and Mathe- matics by the Science and Art Department, South Kensington. NON-RESIDENT -MISS BUCKLEY, Associate in Music, Trinity College, London; Senior R.A.M. and Trinity College Certificates (Organ, Piano, Theory); Society of Arts, 1st Class in Music Cambridge Higher Certificate. DRAWING MASTEU-MR. W. JONES, Higher Certi- ficates South Kensington. MesIC MASTER—MR. COOKE, Organist of Christ Church. DAXCINO MISTRESS—MISS AYLING. THE School gives an excellent education on very JL moderate terms. Admirable accommodation for Boarders, under the superintendence of a Clergyman's widow. Pupils prepared for public Examinations. Half-term Monday, June 16tli. !U'r' The Council of the High School offers THREE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS of fifteen pounds each, available in September, 1890, and renewable at the close of each year. An Examination of the Candidates for these Scholar- ships will be held at the School in September. The subjects of this Examination with all particulars as to School fees, board and tuition, may be had on application to the Principal on or before September 1st, 1890. QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CARMARTHEN. FOUNDED, 1576. Chairman of Governors: VISCOUNT EMLYN. Head Afastcr-J. J. LLOYD-WILLIAMS, M.A., late Classical Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford; Head Master of St. David's College School, Lampeter, 1883-87. ASSISTANT MASTERS. Mathematics—E. H. HENSLEY, M.A., late Scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge; Bell (Uni. versity) Scholar, 1882; Twelfth Wrangler, 1885. The Natural Sciences and Preparatory Side- W. S. WATERFIELD, B.A., Merton College, Oxford j 2nd Class Final School of Natural Science. Lower Mathematics and English-S. E. DAVIES. Jlusic-Instrumental and Vocal- C. VIDEON HARDING, Organist of St. Peter's, Carmarthen. Drawing (in all its branches)—W. JONES, Head Master of the School of Art, Carmarthen. Drill-Instructor—Sergeant-Major COOPER. rriHE School is a first grade school, and prepares JL for Scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge, London University, the Welsh University Colleges, Law and Medical Examinations, Banks, etc., and all branches of business. All boys are taught Latin and French. Each form has a distinct classical and modern side. In the latter special attention is devoted to Mathematics, English subjects and modern languages, and teaching is also given in Chemistry, Physiology, Physiography, Mensuration, Mechanics, Physics, Principles of Agriculture,etc Two Board- ing-Houses (with private studies); under Head Master's Supervision. Spacious Laboratory, with benches for Practical Chemistry. Large Gymnasium (50 feet long by 23 feet wide) with all appliances. Cricket and Football Field. The List of Honours since January, 1888, includes Scholarships and Exhibitions at Oxford and Cam- bridge in Classics, Mathematics, and the Natural Sciences—total value over £750 Medal and two proximo accessit for Medal, Edinburgh University j proximo accessit for Powis Exhibition, value £60 per annum. Over 90, first and second classes Science and Art EximinatioLS, South Kensington. Place in 1st and 2nd Division, London, Matricula- tion. Higher and Lower (Oxford and Cambridge Schools). Certificates, Scholarships at Lampeter College, etc., etc. The Annual School Scholarships and Exhibitions, ranging from £25 to 4s each per annum, value in all about .£250 per annum, are offered for com- petition on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29th and 30th, 1890. The Oakley Scholarship, value £0 8s per annum, confined to boys educated for at least three years in some public Elementary School within the Borough of Carmarthen, will be awarded at the same time. No religious restriction is attached to any of the Scholarships or Exhibitions. During the Examination, Candidates from a distance will be boarded and lodged, free of charge, in the Headmaster's house. Masters of Elementary and Preparatory Schools and intending Candidates can obtain now full particulars of subjects, &c., from the Headmaster. School re-commences Thursday, May 1st, 1890. LAMPETER. THE COLLEGE SCHOOL, LAMPETER. Head Master aiul Tcachcr of English Saijccts-— Rev, T. M. EVANS,B. 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