The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

TLIE C]IOWN'S PREROGATIVE. Never, perhaps, in the history of Govern- ments, has there been an impoitant departure, either in the acquisition or in the cession of territorial or other property, that has met with less serious or genuine and confident opposition than the recent exchange between this country and Germany. We do not say that no opposition was offered nor that the number of speeches delivered, and the amount of time occupied in discussing the bargain, were by any means inconsiderable. The policy of the opposition being, from the first, scientific and persistent obstruction of all the proposals of the present Government, the Separatists have naturally been flying from one corner to the other with the eager hope of snatching some- thing to hurl at the Unionists' heads, which was calculated to damage or prejudice them in the eyes of the electorate. This is not to be wondered at. They see that the present Government is justly popular in thecountry by reason of the remarkable and almost unpara- lelled success that has attended their legislative and financial efforts. Seeing that the Unionists are getting daily stronger and stronger, and knowing that by the degree of the success of the one will their chances of success be decreased when the ultimate appeal will be made, their hostility is no less bitter than it is real and lasting. The sensible contract entered into between this country and Germany on the initiation of the Marquess of Salisbury—creditable and im- mensely profitable as it must prove to this country—was not beyond the filibusterings of the discontented elements on the opposition side of the house. One would assert that Heligoland had been made a free gift of to Germany. Another would contend that the territory secured in return for this small un- productive rock was nothing equal in value, while a third would try and win popular sympathy by futile attempts to find fault with the arrangements made for the handful of inhabitants on the island, foreign alike to this country in their customs and manners. But these objections, as misleading as they were ungenerous, did not commend themselves to the approbation of the British public. As a last resort we have the righteous jealousy of Mr Gladstone for the prerogative of the Crown During the whole course of his lengthy speech on the Second Reading n 0 of the Anglo-German Agreement Bill, there is t5 Z5 not a single attack made by Mr Gladstone on the wisdom or the commercial value of this treaty. On the contrary, he thought it his duty to give unqualified credit to Lord Salis- bury for the spirit in which he has set about this agreement. It is a good spirit, having regard to tlte best interests of England, and is also the spirit of one who did not wish to view those interests in a narrow or selfish manner, but who desired, in the discharge of this great colonising, protecting, or superin- tending function, that the benefits should ex- tend ungrudgingly to all countries in the world." What led Mr Gladstone to strike a note so completely antagonistic to the line pursued by his allies ? Could it have been the remembrance of the vituperation he poured, just fifteen years ago, on the proposal of the late Earl of Beaconsfield to purchase his famous Suez Canal Shares, which has turned out so profitable and so large a source of income to this country 1 If so, Mr Gladstone has, assuredly, benefited by his experience. But, however good the bargain was, the occasion to encumber the Government was too precious to be lost, and, to the utter amazement of all, he waxes wroth on the inroad on the prerogative of the Crown. Confirming the agreement in the most distinct and emphatic terms he does not hesitate to carp at the Government's method of putting effect to that treaty, with the result that last week we had the remarkable sight of the Leader of the Liberal Party, championing with burning eloquence the cause of the Crown's Prerogative as against the public. We can well understand Mr Gladstone's anxious concern about the prerogative of the Crown. He has found it most convenient on more than one occasion during his tenure of office. The Conservative party, recognising no adequate compensation for what may prove not only the arbitrary but disastrous results of the wielding of this prerogative by Z5 Z5 scheming Statesmen, through a vote of censure 0 tn or even dismissal after the deed is done, have very wisely considered that matters so grave and teeming with such importance zn should be submitted to the mature delibera- tions of Parliament. The action of the Government in submitting the present treaty to Parliament is no more prejudicial to the Crown's Prerogative than it is binding as a precedent. The Crown has expressed a wish which it has embodied in the Agreement that Parliament should associate itself with it in carrying this treaty successfully through. No more, no less has been desired, and no more or less will be sought to be effected. In conclusion, we cannot but concur with the Attorney General, and heartily do we echo his sentiments when he said thecountry would be of opinion that her Majesty's Government had reason to be proud of an arrangement which had been made in no selfish spirit, which would be fruitful of advantages to both countries, and which they had not desired to carry through simply by virtue of the pre- rogative of the Crown, but had unhesitatingly submitted to the judgment of the Imperial Parliament.

On Saturday at St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, with full choral service, the marriage was duly solemnized of the Hon. A. H. J. Walsh, M.P., and Lady Clamentine F. A. Pratt. The service I was conducted by the Rev. Francis Weldon Champneys, M.A., assisted by the Rev. H. Montagu Villiers, M.A. The chancel and altar rails were tastefully decorated. A number of the bridegroom's old troop is the 1st Life Guards lined the aisle. The bride was given away by Captain Philip Green. The bridegroom was attended by the Hon. William Walsh. The bridal dress was of ivory satin, trimmed with Brussels lace festooned with orange blossoms and white star clematis, and long Court train. The bride's tulle veil covered a coronet of real orange blossoms. Her ornaments were diamond hairpins and brooches. The bridesmaids were Miss Evelyn Green, the Hon. Edith Katherine Walsh, the Hon. Emily Gertrude Walsh, the Hon. Frances Guest, Miss Sylie Pratt, Lady Gladys Mary Hamilton, and Miss Scott, who were elegantly attired in white crepon neatly trimmed with gold embroidery. After the ceremony a reception was given at 29, Queen- street, Grosvenor-square, the town residence of Lady Frances Pratt. The Hon. Arthur H. J. Walsh, M.P., and Lady Clementine Walsh left for Minstead Lodge, Lyndhurst. The numerous and costly presents included The Prince of Wales, a large black pearl and diamond pin the Princess of Wales, two gold cups Prince Christian of Sleswick-Holstein, a silver inkstand and bell combined; the Duchess of Teck, gold and biocaded screen Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, large diamond cluster brooch; Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill, beautiful silver flower-stand illarquisofcainleii. watch bracelet, set with diatuonds Lord Ormathwaite, travelling bag case of plate Lady Ormathwaite, complete china dessert service. The Conservative Association of Radnorshire presented their member with a magnificently illuminated address the officers of the 1st Life Guards, a massive silver soup tureen. # Mr Wilson Barret gives the details of a thrilling trip over the Rocky Mountains, winch might have had the effect of postponing for an indefinite period his appearance at the new Olympic. On the 5th of the present month lie was on boaid a train bound for Leadville. when by some means or other it broke in two on the s;eep down grade, which does not change for scores of miles. The engineer dared not stop, as a collision and loss of life would have been the inevitable result. So he ran a race for life with the rear end of his train. No one knows how fast that train ran, but Mr Barrett says it is a fact that although it was three hours behind time when the accident occurred, it got into Leadville station three hours before it was expected, and he was on the stage at the appointed time. # u- The marriage of Mr Francis Dudley Wilhams- Drummond, brother of the present Sir James Williams-Drummond, of Hawthornden, and Miss Marguerite Violet Agnew, daughter of Sir Andrew Agnew, who sat as M.P., for Wigtown- shire for many years, took place on Wednesday afternoon, at St. Peter's, Eaton-square. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. M. Leeke, M.A., of Inkberrow, Redditch, a brother-in-law to the bridgrooni, assisted by the Rev. Oswald Wardell Yarburgh. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a dress of rich ivory patin trimmed with tine old lace. Her only ornament was a necklace of pearls. The bride was attended by the Hon. Aubin Middleton Kiunaird, her nephew, and Miss Dorothea Alma Agnew, her niece, in costume of white satin. The best man was Captain Lionel Fortescue. The reception given at 50, South Audley Street, the residence of Lord and Lady Kinnaird, was largely attended. # The present for Christmas will be the talking doll-Mr Edison's latest adaptation of the phono- graph. This novel toy was exhibited at the Savoy Hotel on Friday last, and with distinctness said its prayers and repeated sundry pieces of poetry. It is hoped that when the mechanism is perfected the company may he able to supply models of our leading statesmen, and specimens of their style of oratory. The claims of Wales will be the first recognised, so that for the modest sum of 25s. the ardent admirers of the G.O.M. may obtain a wax effigy of the well-known form and a three hours' oration in the vernacular in respite of disestablishment. It is not said whether the dress will be removable, so that different roles may be gone through in character, but of course the figures will be susceptible to the influence of those that supply the motive power. We are glad to hear that the Hon. Edith Campbell is recovering from the severe attack of measles to which she has been subjected, and that the other members of Viscount Emlyn's family, who were attacked, are convalescent. The World of the 16th July gives an account of the Stanley wedding flowers, which to us in South Wales, apart from their own intrinsic beauty, have a special interest, inasmuch as these bridal flowers for this wedding of the London season were made and arranged by a lady well known amongst us, as Loadstone," "the lady florist "—to give her real name, Mrs Howard Norton. She has established herself in Belgravia, and is being well taken up by the most fashion- able people, who declare that her "original" tact in floral arrangements places her beyond rivalry. We may also mention that the bride's bouquet was composed entirely of "African flowers" typical and indigenous—with a pro- fusion of white roses and myrtle, these being the classic green nuptial flower and herb used in ancient marriage rites. Both these were in allu- sion and compliment to the artistic and poetic tastes of the bride. Dr. Price, of Park Lane, Cardiff, had a very narrow escape on Sunday last, his brougham suddenly upset, while the coachman was trying to turn his horse, but luckily neither were hurt. The Liverpool Police have received informa- tion that Miss Eastlake, the well known actress, has been robbed of jewels to the value of £ 100. r • The annual Athletic and Acquatic Sports will be held at Newcastle Emlyn, this year, on Monday next, August 4th, under the presidency of Lieutenant Colonel Howell, Pantgwyn, and a host of distinguished patrons, and if only the weather is fine, everything points to a most successful gathering. The annual dance in connection with other Tivyside Lawn Tennis club, is fixen for August 19th, at the Assembly Rooms, Newcastle Emlyn, and promises, as usual, to be a great success. *#* The Right Hon. Lord Dynevor, and the members of the family, returned from London, to Dynevor Castle, last week.

PEMBROKE AND TENBY RAILWAY.—There will be no alterations in the trains on this line for this month. THE Glansevin Vale of Towy otter hounds will meet (weather permitting), on the 7th August, at Glan Towy railway bridge, Llangadock, at 10 o'clock. SALE.—Mr John Francis sold by auction at the Ivy Bush Hotel last Saturday, the freehold farm Tir Iarll in the parish of Llandefeilojj, to Mr Davies, Johnstown, Carmarthen, for X1600 and the Elephant public house and No. 5 Queen- street, Carmarthen, to Mr Joseph, timber mer- chant, Carmarthen, for < £ 720. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY.—Headborough Farm, Walwyn Castle, was put up for sale on Saturday last at the Castel Hotel, Haverfordwest. Mr Vincent Thomas, of the firm of J. Howell Thomas & Co., was the auctioneer. The bidding was very brisk, and it was eventually knocked down to Mr S. Rule Owen, Haverfordwest, for £ 3,600. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. The name of Mr W. \V. P. Lewis (the son of the Rev. D. Lewis, late of Ferryside), and a pupil of the Old College School, appeared on the Matriculation List of London University, which was published last week. He has gained previous distinctions in the Science and Art, such as 1st Class in Light and Heat, 1st Class in Mechanics, and 1st Class in Stage I. and 2nd Class in Stage II. in Mathematics. He is only 16 years of age. OLD COLLEGE ScHooi,. -The following pupils passed the examination of the College of pre- ceptors held in June Second Class :—Evan Griffiths, (Gelly) J. Griffiths, (Pontantwn); E Isaac, (Carmarthen); and J. L. Harries, (Peny- bont). Third Class :—W. J. Davies, (Clyngwyn) D. Jones, (Bwlchnewydj W. Davies, (Llandilo) J. R. Brans, (Treventy); and H. Evans, (Car- marthen). Nine sat for this examination and all were successful. ROYAL ACADEMY EXAMINATIONS. Wo are pleased to learn that Miss Adela Bona, of this town, has been the recipient of two Bronze medals, Academy honours, for singing and for elocution. The Professors adjudicated the singing, and Miss Bancroft, elocution. The prizes were distributed by Lady Randolph Churchill, on Saturday last. It is very seldom the case for a first year student to obtain two medals, and Carmarthen may well feel proud of the manner, Miss Bona has distinguished herself. We wish her every success in the future. CARMARTHEN CYCLING CLUB.—The above club, at a meeting held lately at the Old Plough Inn, decided to offer a silver medal to the member who would win in an handicap amateur mile race, the fixed date for running being the 29th inst, and accordingly un Tuesday nine competitors turned up on the Ystrad Road, where the race was to come off. The task of handicapping was allotted to the captain (Mr J. II. Spurry), the starting to Mr J. E. Willitms, chemist, and the judging to Mr James John, solicitor, and Mr John Lloyd. The race was run in heats, and in the final Mr H. F. Davies secured the medal, Mr W. H. Jonesmaking a good second. Mr Hopkins, timber merchant, Carmarthen, has been made president of the club. AT the recent Kensington local examination held at this centre, Dr. Greenish being examiner, the following pupils of Miss Evans, 9, 1 Quay-street, Carmarthen, obtained certificates, 1st junior, Winifred Lloyd Jones 2nd junior. Annie Puw Jones 2nd junior, Mabel Elizabeth Lewis 2nd preliminary (honours) Mary Ellen Phillips; 2nd prelimii.aiy, Sarah Jones; also Mary Elizabeth Jones passed Trinity College theo) etical examination obtaining 8(> marks. 1 PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday last tha Rev. J. N. E vans, B A., the newly appointed curate oi I St. David's Carmarthen, was presented with valuable testimonials by his old parishioners and friends at Cymmer, Llantrissant. A public meeting was convened for the purpose and a large number attended. The chair was occupied by Mr R. Lewis, manager of the Old Llautrisant Tin Plate Works. Amongst those present were the vicar (Rev. J. P. Hughes), Mr Morgan, Tynycyminer Misses Lewis, Miss J ones, Mandy. Mrs Morgan presented Mr Evans with a pocket Communion Service in solid silver on behalf of the parishioners. Mr Evans was also presented with a old chain and cross appendant by the vicar, and with four volumes of Canon Liddou's works by Mr T. B. Clarke, lay reader. Several eulogistic speeches were delivered, and Mr Evans having suitably thanked them for the valuable presents they were pleased to give him, the meeting terminated. GIRLS' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.—Twenty six pupils were presented from the school for the following examinations recently held, all passed -C Ile,,c of Preceptors, Third Class, First Divisioti Ray Johns, Either Davies, Mary Phillips, Clara Lewis. Second Division Catherine Jones, Myfanwy Harding, Agnes Francis. Third Division Nanno Jenkins. Kensington Local Examination, First Class Preliminary, First Division May Cule, Sarah Phillips, Mabel Lewis, Madge Williams, Florence Davies, Annie Lawrence. Third Class Blanche Gwynne, Lily Thomas. Kensington Music Examination :—Senior Honours Sybil Williams, Junior Honours Lily Thomas, Katie Richards, Madge Williams, Sarah Owens. Preliminary with Honours May Cule, Hannah Jones, Maggie Davies, Lizzie Jones, London Matricula- tion :-In the list of successful cand:dates just issued, we find the name of Miss May L. Maries-Thomas of Quay-street, who passed in the First Division. ST,. DAVID'S SUNDAY SCHOOL TRET. -Tbe annual treat in connection with the day and Sunday schools of St. David's parish took place on the 25th inst. At 9.15 a.m. a short service was held at St. David's Church. Immediately afterwards all the scholars, teachers, etc., assembled at the Barracks then a procession was formed and all marched in splendid array through the town towards the station. The procession was preceded by a large and beautifully worked flag, which reflected great credit upon Mrs Walters, the Parsonage, by whom we believe it was designed and worked. Two special trains conveyed the schools to Ferry- side where all were regaled with tea and cake at the National Schoolroom. Unfortunately rain fell heavily in the afternoon and evening which somewhat damped the ardour of the children in every other respect everything passed off equal to the expectations of the most sanguine. Over 1,100 people (including school children and some church friends) availed themselves of this year's treat. Special thanks are due to those ladies and gentlemen who worked so indefatigably in preparing tea, etc., and who did so much in various ways to ensure the success of the treat. We might mention that the sports, which were deferred owing to the inclemency of the weather. will take place to-day (Friday). ENGLISH WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.— On Monday last the scholars of the above school were given their annual treat to Llanstephan whither they were conveyed in brakes together with their friends to the number of about 200. A start was made at !) o'clock from the chapel, reaching their destination about 11 o'clock, and after partaking heartily of lunch various games were indulged in, some taking a liesurely walk amongst the Sticks, and others enjoying a dip in the briny. At three o'clock all adjourned to the Cottage grounds, which as usual were thrown open to the visitors by the genial Mr Stanley Brailsford, when races, cricket, etc., were again carried on, prizes being given to the successful children by the superintendent of the school—Mr David Williams, Lammas-street. At four o'clock the inner man was again supplied his wants, the management being taken by Miss Jones, Dark Gate and several other kind ladies. Full justice to the good things having been done, the scholars again romped about to their hearts content -as it was regular Queen's weather all day—and at seven o'clock a start was made for- home, arriving about 9.30 after a pleasant drive. l '1 he cake and buns reflected great credit on Mr William Morgan, Cunliffe Bakery. Everything throughout the day was carried on as arranged without a hitch, this fact being mainly due to the exertions made by Mr William .Tames, 1(5, Francis Terrace, and the secretary Mr G. T. Smith, Church-street, to attain that end. The trip was indeed one of, if not the best of the season as regards enjoyment and tine weather.

CARMARTHEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. PRIZE DAY. The prize day of this well-known school came off at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, before a large and influential gathering of the scholars' parents, friends, etc. Lady Victoria Lambton, Brownslade, presided. The following programme was gone through very creditably by the girls — Trio, Masaniello (Anber), G. Griffiths, H. Giles, and F. Lucas solo, "Tarantelle" tard), G. Howell part song, "Up, up, ye Danes" (Ileale) solo, The Rivulet {Mendelssohn), E. Smith; solo, "Polaeca" (Weber), G. Rumsey duett, Die Fischerinnen von Procida" (Rqfl), F. Rees and E. Smith; part song, "Over the Hills" (Little) solo, Sonata No. 16 (1st Move- ment), (Beethoven), M. Cavill Welsh song, Clychau Aberdyfi "God save the Queen." The Rev. C. G. Brown, Principal of the South Wales Training College, read the following reports:— PRINCIPAL'S REPORT. My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN, —I have pleasure in submitting to your notice my sixth annual report of work in the High School. The year has been interrupted by more or less illness, which, though not of a serious nature, has been detrimental to progress. Still, the examiners' reports speak for themselves and though we have nothing like a future senior wrangler among our girls, they have done well in the examinations, and reflect deserved credit upon their teachers. Three girls passed the senior Cambridge Local last Christmas, one with honours; one passed the senior Trinity College examination in theory and honours in the Kensington local examination for instrumental music. Certificates gained are as follows:—Cambridge Junior, 1 Kensington Local, senior, 1 second class Kensington Local, junior, 3 second class; Kensington Local, pre- liminary, 1 first class Kensington Locni, pre- liminary, 10 second class Kensington Local, preliminary, 4 third class Kensington Local map drawing, 15 passed. Science and Art Department. Agriculture, elementary stage, two first class, nine second class. Fhysics, elementary stage—2 first class. Scioice mill Art Department. -Mathematics, Stage r. 2 first class, 1 second class. Music continues to be specially successful. Trinity College, instrumental—2 juniors, 1 preliminary. Theory—1 senior, G juniors. Society of Arts, instrumental—2 first senior, honours 1 first senior 1 first junior, with honours, bronze medal 3 first junior 5 second junior, one with honours 2 first preliminary 1 second preliminary, with honours total, 79 certificates. Needlework has improved during the year, specimens being exhibited on the table for ladies to inspect. Rational recreation is a tool we teachers may employ first, as a lever to raise the tone of our pupils second, as an axe to lay at the roots of giddiness, discourtesy, small-minded- ness and weakness—moral and physical. The kind gift of Sir James and Lady Hills-Johnes and Mrs Johnes for the purchase of gymnastic apparatus has been thoroughly appreciated, Taking this opportunity to express my personal gratitude to all my fellow labourers ill the .1 management of the school for the very exc -Ileiit manner in which they fulfil the various duties entrusted to them, I on behalf of all, our best thanks to the Bishop of St. David's and Mrs Falkt-ner, of Laugharne, for yifts of priz- s, and to Lady Victoria Lambton for travelling such a distance to be present to-day. I am, my Lords and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, LUCY AKTIIV, M.C.P., Principal. EXAMINERS' REPORTS. The following- is the report of Principal Edmondes, St. David's College, Lampeter — The papers in history were rather meagre throughout, and did not give one the notion that the yirls had taken much interest in the subject. In the junior division the answers had the air of coming from a manual and wanted life. At the same time there were not many inaccuracies, and dates were for the most part given correctly. Perhaps I am trespassing beyond the province of an examiner if I say that the period taken up seemed to me rather long for the girls. The work of the senior girls was distinctly better in form and matter, and showed that they became more receptive of teaching as they remained ill the school, the improvement being evidently due, not merely to seniority, but also to increased in- tere.st and appreciation of the subject among the girls. I could have wished for more knowledge of the literature of (ueen Anne's reign. The Shakspere had evideirly been carefully taught, and in most instances carefully prepared. Even where care in preparation was not particularly visible there was proof of interest in the play. No doubt it is more easy to realise a dramatic charact-T than an historical personage less vividly portrayed, but there was certainly a marked difference in the answers on Shakspere's characters over those of English history. Alto- gether the answers on this subject showed in- telligence generally. May David did a particularly good paper, and sent in a good one also in English history. It would be well for one or two girls to remember that though Horatio was more an antique Roman than a Dane, it does not follow that Hamlet is a play on a Roman subject. I can easily understand why Romeo and Juliet and the Merchant of Venice should he so classed, but notquitewhy King Lear, Macbeth, and King John should. I should like to remind the girls that wrong shots not only fail to get marks, but count against the paper. It was a more pardonable reminiscence to modern journalism which made one girl put, a slight con- fusion, \(l(lisoll Oil the tatl' of the Satnl'da!l linden- instead of the Spectator. On the whole, I am glad to say, that taking age into con- sideration the result of the examination is satis- factory." The following is the report of vice-Principal Davey, St. David's College, Lampeter I beg to forward to you a list of marks gained by your scholars severally in the subjects entrusted to me, viz., St. Matthew's Gospel, the Acts of the; Apostles, and the Catechism. I should be glad at the same time to take the opportunity of making some few remarks upon the work done on the three subjects ottered. St. Matth ew'slrospel was fairly done through- out—the work was more even than in the other subjects, and evident tokens of great pains which had been taken in the preparation, on the part alike of the teacher and the taught. The paper sent in by May David was especially good, both in matter and style. The answers also of Gweti Rnmsey and Florence Rees deserve notice. In the vlcfcs of the Apostles, a subject more difficult, on account of the large amount of historical detail, the answers were less satis- factory, and there was a rather large percentage of failures, especially amongst the younger girls. The best papers sent in were by May David (very f. full and accurate), Annie Davies and Edith Smith. I In the Catechism the text was fairly known throughout, but the real meaning of questions when they required thought, was in many cases missing, hence the answers were wide of the mark, and counted for nothing in the result.. The paper, however, on the whole was fairly done with but few exceptions. I would wish to call special attention to the good quality of the work done in all the subjects by May David, who obtained 4-5 of the marks upon the gross total allowed and to bear witness to the promising character of the work done by some of the younger scholars. I ought not to conclude these remarks without congratulating you and the other ladies on your staff' upon the general result of your labour as shown, not only in the subjects of examination, but also in the very remarkable neatness and precision of execution and writing, which characterised all the papers sent up with- out a single exception. The following is the report of the Rev. C. G. Brown, Principal of the Training College, Car- marthen — I have examined the papers in French and in English Grammar with much pleasure since it is possible to speak of them in terms of warmest commendation. The papers in French were well and correctly answered. The knowledge of the grammar and of the peculiarities of the language shown by the first class was particularly good, while the translation 9 of the given author was satisfactory. As might be expected, the translation into French of a connected passage was not all that could he desired, and I would suggest that attention to these would he of much benefit to the elder girls. The papers in all divisions gave evidence of care- ful and sound teaching, and I may add are of a much more advanced character than those I ex- amined some three or four years ago at the High School.—The English language has been very successfully taught. The analysis of sentences was in nearly every case correct, and the parsing very creditable. I was rather dis- appointed in the want of originality in Division 1. as shown by their essay writing. Some girls did not appear to know the difference between the active and passive voice of the verb, and also the true function of the preposition. Mr Shurlock, B.A., B.Sc., reported that the papers in arithmetic and geography are deserving of high commendation for the neatness of work and general excellence of style. Arithmetic.—The papers are on the whole well done. The marks in Section n, are somewhat lower than in either of the other sections, but this is possibly owing to the paper being slightly in advance of the work done. The following suggestions indicate the directions in which further improvement may be looked for :-(I.) Shorter methods might in many cases be used with advantage, a great deal too much mechanical work appearing in many of the papers. (2.) The reasoning by which the result is obtained should in all problems be fully stated. (rco'jraphy.—The geography papers are uniformly well done. The subject has evidently been well taught and carefully studied. In the physical geography of sections 1. and II. there is a slight I el tendency to reproduce what has been learned irrespective of the particular question asked, and in the rest of the paper full and accurate list of facts sometimes take the place of descriptions, where the latter is specially asked for. Lady Victoria Lambton, before distributing the prizes, made an interesting speech. It was very great pleasure for her to appear before the High School that day, and she thanked them all for the kind way they received her. The school was in good condition, and as was learnt from the examiners' report, it was continually improving. In these days, education for women was getting more and more important. Women that did not marry had ollce very little to do, now new openings, new provinces were before them, and the best preparations for these was a sound practical education. \V7h;it they had to learn there was to prepare them to follow duties which were before them whether at home or away. They must sometime, of course, become the mothers of a future genera- tion, and it depended upon them to make Eng- land a queen amongst nations, and brave and true as she had always been (cheers). If they neglected the advantages of their teaching, they could not reap the advantages of the school. The teaching of history, science, and other subjects was not merely to till their heads with knowledge, but to prepare them to understand the topics of the day and matters talked of by intelligent men, and what appeared iu the news- papers and magazines of the day. The music, of which she had heard such good specimens, would make their families think their home the best place in the world, awl not to wander into society (hear, hear). Her ladyship pressed upon the girls not to waste their holiday time in useless I follies, but to learn something, for instance, to bake, or knit, and sew, and so improving their abilities, and then when they returned they could compare notes with each other. The music she had heard was very creditable, and they must have been very well taught by Miss Buckley. The needlework, which she had not yet had the pleasure of inspecting, she took a great delight in, and every woman ought to he well up lit it, ;>s no woman could do without needlework. Their Queen and Royal Family had always showed them such good examples, and they were all good needlewomen. She had taken a certain interest in the school, but she had never been there before, and she was sure she would take much m-,r8 interest in the future. Her Lady- ship congi atulated the teachers upon having such good girls, as thay had heard nothing but praise L of them that day. There was one prize she would give away with some mixed feelings, iz., the good conduct prize, which was presented by a vote of the school. She would be glad to hear that there was no money given for that prize, and if Miss Arthy would write to her by next year she would present a better prize for good conduct than had been given before (hear, hear). Her Ladyship then gracefully presented the large number of prizes, of which the following is a list PRIZE LIST. CLASS I.—May David— Prizes: ht, English with language, mathematics and science, 1st scripture (given by Mrs Falkener). Certificates Senior Cambridge, map drawins, Kensington local 2nd class honours, 1st class agriculture, 1st class mathematics, 1st class physics, theory of music, Trinity College senior. Florence Rees- Prizes 2nd scripture, theory and music (given by Miss Buckley). Certificttes Theory of music, Trinity College junior 2nd class agri- culture; instrumental music, Kensington local 1st class. Edith Smith Prizes 2nd scripture, music, conduct (by vote of girls). Certificates Music, Kensington Io<al 1st class honours map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class honours and silver medal 2nd class agriculture. Annie Timothy— Prize 2nd scripture. Certificates 2nd class agriculture, 2nd class mathematics. Annie Davies—Prize Needlework. Certificate 2nd el,ass agriculture. Maria Lucas Prize Needlework. Certificate 1st class agriculture. Mabel Cavill—Certifieates Music, Kensington local 1st clas honours map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class A; silver medal. Lucy Stickland Ct)I,tifiOfl,tes: Junior Cambridge, 2nd class agri- culture. Sitter (,or Mitll.,i- Certificates Senior Cambridge. Mary Morris-Certificate: Senior Cambridge 3rd class. CLASS II.—Gwendolen Rumsey—Prizes: 1st English, 2nd language, 2nd scripture, music. Certificates Kensington local senior 2nd class, map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class honours 2nd class agriculture. Gertrude Stickland—Prize 2nd English. Certificate 2nd class agriculture. Gwen David—Prizes 2nd English, 2nd mathematics, 2nd scripture. Certificates 2nd class agricultural, 2nd junior Kensington local theory of music, Trinity College junior instrumental music, Trinity College. Olwen Williams Prize Drawing. Certificates Theory of music, Trinity College junior; Kensington local 2nd junior, instru- mental music, Kensington local 1st class junior map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class. Bessie James Prize: Holiday work. Emily Minister Certificates Instrumental music, Kensington local 2nd class junior map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class honours 2nd class agriculture. Lena Williams (certificate) Map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class honours. May Williams (certificat.es) Theory of music, Trinity College junior; map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class. Shirley Lewis (certificate) Kensington local 2nd junior. CLAss III. Gwendoline Howell Prizes 2nd English, 2nd mathematics. Certificates Theory of music, Trinity College junior, instrumental music. Trinity College junior, Kensington local 1st preliminary, map drawing, Kensington 3rd class. Gwenda Grifhths- Prize 2nd English. Certificates Kensington local 2nd preliminary, map drawing do, 3rd class honours; instrumental music do, 1st class junior. Hilda Giles—Prizes 2nd English, holiday work. Certificates Kensington local 2nd preliminary; map drawing, Kensington local 3rd class honours; instrumental music, Kensington local 1st class junior Theory of music, Trinity College junior with honours and bronze medal. Nellie Lewis—Prizes 2nd language, 1st mathematics, needlework. Certificates Kensington local, 2nd preliminary instrumental music, Kensington local 2nd preliminary. Ella Phillips-Prizes; 2nd scripture. Certificites Kensington local 2nd preliminary map drawing, Kensington local 3rd class instrumental music, Kensington 1 ocal 2nd junior with honours. Minna Morris—Prizes Needlework. Certificates Kensington local, 2nd preliminary instrumental music, Kensington local 1st preliminary. Annie Jones-Certificates: Kensington local 2nd preliminary instrumental music, 1st preliminary with honours. Jeanie Jezikiiis CQrtificates Kensington local 2nd preliminary. Daisy Wells Certificates Kensington local 2nd preliminary map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class. Flora Lucas — Certificates Kensington local 2nd preliminary map drawing, Kensington local 3rd class honours; instrumental music, Kensington local 2nd junior; Harriet Richardson Certificates Kensington local 3rd preliminary instrumental music, Kensington local, 2nd junior EthebPritchard— Certificates Instrumental music, Kensington local 1st junior map drawing, Kensington local 2nd class Alice Olive—certificate: instrumental music, Kensington local, 2nd junior. PREPARATORY CLASS. —Daisy Woodman — Prizes Head of class, needlework.—Certificate Kensington local 3rd class preliminary. Jrene Howcll Certificates Kensington local, 3rd preliminary instrumental music, Trinity College, preliminary. Cecily Harries Certificates Kensington local 3rd preliminary. The Bishop of Swansea asked all present to show their gratitude to Lady Lambton for com- ing there that day. It was not a small under- taking to come from Brownslade to Carmarthen, and it would take her ladyship from II a m. to 10 p.m. that night before she could finish the work she had undertaken. It was his experience that every member of the Cawdor family was al- ways ready to take part in every good move- ment, and supporting the High School was a very good movement. Perhaps it was not too much to say that out of it they would not only get a senior wrangler, but something above a senior wrangler. They had heard of Miss Fawcett, and he believed the next would be a Welsh name —Miss David (hear, hear), as she had done so remarkably well in all subjects. The best way to support the school was to send their children there, He had a little one at the school, and he was perfectly satisfied with what was done there. They were much indeb'ed to Lady Lambton, not only for coming there, but for delivering that very pretty speech they had listened to. He asked them again to give her Ladyship a very hearty clap. Mr J. J. Ll<>yd-Williams, schoolmaster of the Grammar School, seconded the vote of tlmnks, and it was heartily responded to. Lady Lambton, in returning thanks said it had been a great pleasure to her all through. The only thing she said complain of was the weather in the morning. As her brothers' name, Lord Emlyn, had been mentioned by one gentleman, he would have been present that day to help her through her difficulties, had it not been for pressure of business, and to-morrow, he would be going to Llandovery, to distribute the prizes at the school there (hear, hear). Archdeacon deWinton proposed a vote of thanks to the examiners, and in doing so, said he had travelled 300 miles to be present that day, at that interesting gathering, and lie was amply paid for his trouble. Major Dalrymple seconded and the Rev. C. G. Browne returned thanks. Before singing the National Anthem, Lady Lambton said there was one person who had not been mentioned, and that was the Principal. She did net know whether she was out of order, but she could not let God sa ve the Queen be sung before a hearty vote of thanks had been accorded her. (Laughter). This having been done, the meeting, which was a very pleasant one, terminated. n_

EAST CARMARTHENSHIRE ELECTION. The Sheriff of the County and the Returning Officer for this election has fixed Friday next (the 8th inst.) for the nomination, and the election for Thursday, thu 14th iust.