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BANK HOLIDAY AT KIDWELLY. GRAND EISTEDDFOD AT THE CASTLE. [By RAMBLER.] Kidwelly was again en fete on Monday last, the streets during some parts of the day being crowded with visitors. An eisteddfod on a big scale was held in a large tent put up within the Old Castle grounds. The eisteddfod was held under the auspices of the Calvanistic Methodist body in the town, Councillor E. V. Davies, West End being hon. sec., and a more energetic hon. sec., could not be found. A great many other gentlemen rendered valuable assistance during the day, viz., Messrs. D. Morris (treasurer), J. G. Anthony, A. Harris, L. Jones, W. D. James and others. The president for the day was Mr David Evans of Llanelly, and the conductor Captain Harris, Velindre, while the adjudicator was Mr W. T. Samuel, G. and L., of Swansea, a gentle- man, who bye-the-bye, from his strict and impartial way of adjudging music is a great favourite at Kidwelly, he having been engaged at no less than five nearly consecutive eisteddfodau in the town during the last eight or ten years. The accompanist was Mr T. S. Puddicombe of Carmarthen. It was after 12 noon before the proceedings commenced though it was announced to begin at 11 a.m. The delay was owing to the train bearing the president and many others being late. The president on entering the tent, was greeted with loud cheers. He was accompanied by Mrs Evans and the Misses Evans, and the whole party stayed on the platform the whole of the day. In his address the president said he was pleased to be amongst them that day to help in their good work. He was a great admirer of eisteddfodau, because of the great good they had done and were doing. He knew of many great men that had scarfed their career on the eisteddfod platform, and perhaps some young person hereafter destined to become great, would start on the platform of that eisteddfod at Kidwelly. He wished the eisteddfod every success (cheers). Mr Arthur Harris having sang "Hen Wlad y Menyg Gwynion," and the conductor having delivered a short but most humerous address, the competitions were proceeded with-the 1st being the part song for children's choirs, Storm the Fort of Sin," by the adjudicator, W. T. Samuel, only one juvenile choir sang in this competition, viz., the Vale of Towy Juvenile Choir, under Mr George Rees, Carmarthen, and the prize was awarded them. Mr Rees receiving the prize from Miss Evans, Wellfield. -Only oiie lady also competed for the soprano solo. She was Mrs Joseph Davies of Pembrey, she sang well and was deemed quite worthy of the prize. She was invested by Mr Caradog Harris.—Seven couples sang the duett, Lie treigla'r Caveri." The prize was divided between Messrs. E. Vaughan, and Daniel Bowen of Llwynhendy, and Messrs Walter Morgan, and T. Beynon, Kidwelly. 0 In the afternoon, Mr J. L. Davies of Tonypandy, having treated the audience to a fine rendering of "The Friar of Orders Grey," the male voice party competition on Wyr Philistia was proceeded with. Two parties competed, viz., Clydach Yale, under Mr John Jones, and the Llanelly Philharmonic, under Mr T. Daniel, A.C. The prize was awarded to the second party, but Mr Evans the president, who gave the ( £ 8), gave another £3 as a second prize to the other choir. The leaders were invested by Miss Gladys Harris and Miss Anthony respectively.—About 30 had entered for the bass solo Pinacl Anhrydedd," but six were choosen at a preliminary contest to appear at the eisteddfod, of these the beat was Mr T. Williams of Swansea, who received the prize from the hands of Miss Maggie Anthony, Llanelly. Only one party, the Myrddin glee party appeared to sing the glee, "0 hush thee, my baby," and the prize was awarded to that party. The con- ductor, Mr Thomas Jones, "Caeralaw," being invested by Miss Griffiths, London House, Kidwelly. The tenor solo competition came next, the song chosen being Galwad y tywysog (J. Henry). Of about six chosen to sing at the eisteddfod, Mr Hopkin Hill, of Llwynhendy, was considered the best, and he was invested with the prize by Miss Jones.— Three choirs sang in the chief choral competition, viz., for the best rendering of Ffarwel i ti, Gymru fad (Dr. Parry). They were Cwmamman, Carmarthen United, and Pentre Estyll. The prize of E20 was awarded to the Carmarthen United Choir, led by "Caeralaw," who was in- vested by Mrs Evans, of Wellfield, the president's wife. In the evening a good concert was held again at the tent, when Mr Daniel Stephens, C.C., the Arlais, presided. After his delivering a very neat and appropriate speech, dealing with amongst other things the antiquity of the eisteddfod and the Old Castle, the following pro- gramme was gone through :—Pianoforte solo, Mr Puddicombe; song, "Daddy," Miss M. A. Williams; song, "Love's Request," Mr Beynon song, "Queen of my Heart," Mr A. Harries; song, "Llwybr yr Wyddfa," Miss Eleanor Jenkins, London (encored, and responded with Gyda'r Wawr song, Sound an Alarm," Mr Mr Vanghan (encored), and gave Bwthyn bach melyn" song, Gwlad fy Mebycl," Mr Samuel, the adjudicator; song (comic), "The Merry Laughing Man," Mr Brennan, Fron, Neath (encored), and responded with "Vote for Brennan"; pianoforte duett, Mr Puddicombe and Miss Stephens; song, "Storm Fiend," Mr Harries; song, Baiier ein gwlad," Mr Vaughan, Llanelly song, "Love's Secret," Mr Williams, Llanelly; song (comic), "Schneider, how you vas," Mr Brennan (encored), and gave "Imitation of Madame Patti song, A sad Farewell," Miss Jenkins song, The Children's Home," Mr Samuel song (comic), "The Coster Lad," Mr Brennan (encored), and gave" Irish Emigrant" finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." # On Monday and Tuesday the annual August fair was held here. On Monday there was a good supply of cattle, but little demand. On Tuesday a large number of pigs changed hands at good prices. *#* Kidwelly is looking up. Two bank agencies having been opened here within the last few days, one in Bridge-street (Lloyd's), and one in Cause- way-street (The London and Provincial). An accident of a rather serious nature oc- curred at Messrs Redford's brick works on Fri- day last. Whilst a young man, named Morgan, a native of Llanstephan, was working at the crushing machine, a heavy roller fell on his thigh and broke it.

LLANILAR PETTY SESSIONS. BRAWLING IN CHURCH. HEA VY FINE. At the above sessions on Friday last—before the Earl of Lisburne, Messrs Vaughan Davies, M. Davies, T. G. Waddingham, G. W. Parry, John James, and H. S. Richards—amongst other cases, the important case of Rev. J. C. Owen, curate- in-charge of Eglwysnewydd Church, against Thomas Smith, farmer, of Gelmast, for brawling. Mr F. R. Roberts appeared for complainant, and Mr Millard defended. The merits of the .case will be understood by giving the evidence of the complainant in the case. The Rev. John Caleb Owen stated :—I am curate of Eglwysnewydd, and remember a vestry meeting held at Eglwysnewydd on the 10th April last. Mr Smith was present. I asked Mr Smith to record the re-election of the old churchwardens, and he replied, "I will not do such a thing." I then said, If he would not I would not, as chair- man of the meeting, sign old minutes," and then he said, "Write it yourself, you b He threw the book towards me. I remember the 6th of July. Smith was in Church, and while I was giving the text he crossed over to Mr Waddingham. After the sermon, I went up to the altar and gave the number of the hymn. After I read out the first stanza of the hymn, he was standing with his back to the altar, between Mr Waddingham and the lectern, with his arms spread out and stamping the floor with his feet, making a great noise. He then took hold of Mr Waddingham, and I thought he would double him. I noticed Jones, the painter, leaving his seat he ran to the rescue, caught hold of Mr Smith from behind, and overpowered him for a short time. Smith said to the policeman, who was in church, "Come and arrest the man." They stopped singing. I noticed Mr Smith in the aisle trying to obstruct Mr Waddingham again. I had given Mr Smith a bag to collect in the body of the church, but he said "That won't do." The consequence was that the congregation stopped singing, and some walked out. Cross-examined by Mr Millard-I have had charge of the Church since 1887. I did not sign the vestry notice for the 6th April. I proposed that the old churchwardens should be re-elected, and some one got up and proposed Smith and Rowe. I proposed that the resolution should be put to the meeting. I said, "Oh, Smith and Rowe are not carried, because we were even on each side." Smith and Rowe were appointed on the resolution being put up again by five to four. I do not remember that Mr Smith was appointed vestry clerk on this day. I did issue the sum- mons for 6th April, because I had made up my mind to overlook the offence if it was not repeated. A declaration was made by Mr Waddingham before me on the 8th July, because he had not signed the Archdeacon's. Mr Waddingham took a bag himself. John Hntchin, being sworn, stated—I was present at the vestry iiiectiii,, oil the lotli April. The book was not far, and was given to Mr Smith to write in. Mr Smith refused to write the proposition that the old churchwardens should be re-elected. Mr Owen said that if Mr Smith did not record that proposition, he as chairman would not sign the minutes. Mr Smith then threw the book to Mr Owen, saying, "D- it, write it yourself, you 1) John Oliver gave corroborative evidence. John Hughes also corroborated the use of the above expression. James Thomas Waddingham said I had an offertory bag placed m front of me. Mr Smith was in Church he crossed over and sat three feet off me. As the people were going to sing he seized the bag on the lectern, stood up, and placed himself betll eell mc and the lectern, with his back to the lectern. I rose to go for my bag, and tiied to pass him. He put his hands on I my shoulders. I did not touch him. He said, "You are not authorized." I tried to force my; way past him. He caught me round the waist and bent me backwards. Alfred Jones then came and took hold of Smith. There was ;t violent struggle between Jones and Smith. I then went on to collect, and went into the centre aisle. At the end of the row of seats 1 saw defendant with his arms spread out to obstruct me. I saw the policeman close by. CroR-examilled-Did not try to put my arms round Smith when trying to grasp him. I pushed him with my hands. I suggested that the case of the 10th xVpril should be revived. My father pays the rates in respect of Hafod, and is the occupier. William Hughes Jenkins proved that he was at Eglwysnewydd on the iitli July, and sat on a chair. Mr Smith came and sat within a yard < f Mr Waddingham, and after the bag was put hy Mr Waddingham on the lectern, he (Mr Wael- dingham) tried to pass Mr Smith, but he spread out his arms and took hold of Mr Waddingham round the waist, and the singing then stopped. Other -witnesses corroborated the evidence given. For the defence there were cille(I Evan Griffiths, who said he did not see Air Smith doing anything. James Edward Rees said lie saw Mr Wad- dingham trying to pass Mr Smith, and in doing so put his hands upon his coat, but did not see Smith getting over the seat. Thomas Morgan also said that Smith had his arms outstretched, but saw him doing nothing more than was necessary to stop Mr Waddingham collecting. Mr Roberts said that it was immaterial whether Mr Smith was churchwarden or not, as it would not justify the offence. Defendant was fined £5 and costs.

LLANELLY. A VICIOUS FOWL.At the Travellers' Well Inn, Pwll, near Llanelly, a few days ago, a cock bird viciously attacked a child about eighteen months old, knocked it down, and pecked its eyes and face, and ctherwie seriously injured the child. The police have ordered the owner of the bird to destroy it. THE NEW VICAR.—We understand that the Rev. J. L. Meredith, M A. and B D., of Gelli- gaer, recently appointed to the living of Llanelly, rendered vacant by the death of the late Rev. Canon Williams, will be inducted on the 8'h of September next, when the bishop of the diocese is expected to partake in the ceremony. EARLY CLOSING.—-A movement is on foot hy the shop assistants in the town to reduce their working hours. MACHYNYS CCLu.-Sir Arthur Stepney, Bart., M. P., was obliged some time ago to abandon his search for coal at Machynys, Llanelly. The task has now again been undertaken by a well known 11 gentleman, the boring taking place on Crown land. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meet- ing of this hoard was held at the workhouse on Thursday, Mr R. Nevill presiding.—The Relieving Officer again referred to the case of Morris Davies, of Pembrey, anent which two of three heated discussions have occurred at the board. He said that he visited the old man in company with three of the Pembrey guardians, who were quite satisfied with the fact that he was in possession of the sum of £15. One of his sons said that the board need not interfere with his father, as he was going to support him.—Mr Evan Williams, who had closely identified him- self with the case, said that the officer should watch the case, as the son had actually preferred going to Swansea gaol six years rather than pay Is 6d a week in support of his father. — lhe board decided not to take further notice, on the propostion of Mr Hugh Nevill. -A communica- tion was read from the Local Government Board stating that they would proceed with the order for a guardian for Kidwelly, and also one enquiring for particulars re the appointing of a collector for Loughor parish.—The Clerk of the county council wrote enquiring whether there were any highways in the district of the union which, in the opinion of the board, ought to he main roads.—The clerk was directed to reply, drawing attention to the roads leading from Llanelly to Pontardulais. from Llannor to Hendy, Hendy to Pontardulais, Cowper's Arms, Hendy, to Pontardulais, and the road leading through Burry Port, past the Ashburnham to Pembrey village.—From the report of the master, the number of inmates in the house last week was 53, as compared with 56 the previous year, whilst 22 vagrants were admitted during the week.

LLANDOVERY. BANK HOLIDAY.—AS Bank Holiday fell this year on pig fair day, our shops were all kept open. A large number of the inhabitants left for Llandilo, the Wells, and other places. Groups of excursionists paraded our streets. We hear now that it has been decided to observe next Monday here as a general holiday. I WE hear that the old thatched house, one of the last remaining "architectural disgracs" of the town, has been bought for 1:215 by Mr Councillor Jonah Watkins. We trust that this is true, for if it is, we feel pretty confident that the genial councillor will replace the ugly old structure with a becoming edifice—one that will surpass in appearance all the other buildings in that part of the town. THE annual August fair was held on Saturday. It is usually much larger than it was this year. This is accounted for by the fact that the hay harvest is in a very backward state. Business at the fair was not commendably brisk. Hardly any horses were offered for sale. A few yearling coits were disposed of at from 1:8 to £ 10. In cattle a small number of yearling bullocks changed hands at rates ranging from E8 to zElO two-year- olds at from EIO to £ 12. Good cows and calves were sold at from JE15 to JE17 inferior animals at from £ 11 to £ 13.—The pig fair was held on Monday. Prices all round were very low. Suckling pigs sold ;at from 15s to 22s porkers at 8s (ilper score storers from 35s to 42s. HEAVY RAIN fell here on Friday, and it was feared throughout the morning that the rivers Bran and Gwedderig would overflow their banks, and that a flood would be witnessed as great in its magnitude (with, of course, its attendant inconveniences and losses), as that beheld a few years ago. Happily, however, these fears turned out to be groundless. The only spot where the water reached an appreciable depth was from the premises of Mr M. Walters, draper, to the front of the King's Head Hotel. Here it accuUJ ulated to the depth of several inches. Is it not strange that the authorities concerned, knowing as they do the danger of our streets being submerged at the approach of heavy rain, should not bestir themselves to think out some scheme to safe- guard the town ? There is but little doubt that many cases of sickness and permanently ruined health can be traced to the last flood. Property also'can never be regarded as safe. THEATRICAL INTELLIGENCE.—The second repre- sentation of "The Yeomen of the Guards" was given last week. The characters on the present occasion were taken as follows :—-Lieutenant of the Tower, Charles Col. Fairfax, Mr F. E. Chapman. The rendering of Is life a boon?" by this gentleman thoroughly deserved the rapturous applause it received. Seryt. Ateryll, Mr C. B. Nicholl. Leonard Meryll, D. J. Lewis. As Jack Point, Mr Berryman thoroughly entered the spirit of his part, occasioning therehy much merriment. Wilfred Shadboldt (the head gaoler), Mr Kitto the Headsman, Mr Green. The remaining characters were taken by Messrs H. Evans, A. M.Jenkin,C. P. Palmer, D. J. Morgan, and T. O. Jones. The latter as Dame Carmthers, owing to the very short time he had to prepare, was not in a position to do the justice he undoubtedly otherwise would have done to the part. We believe that, financially as well as otherwise, the result of the production was a silecess.

LLANFIHANG KL-Y-CRECDDYN. ]BokitD ELICTIO-A contested election of five member" of the School Board for Llanfi- hangel-y-creuddyn Lower was held at the village schoolroom on Saturday last, before Mr Hugh Hughes, presiding officer, Mr David Davies acting as pole clerk. The following is the result of the polling, which was kept open until the usual hour of eight o'clock p.m. :—Rev. W. H. Griffiths (C. M.), 105 Evan Richards, Pencnwch (C.M.), 152 R. Gardiner, Wenallfc (Ch.), ll'J Ebenezer Davies, Oynonfawr (Ch.), 138 F. R. Roberts, Peuwern (Ch.), 121i David Davies, Pondre 120. The tiist five were declared duly elected. d-

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THE MAGAZINES. Among the flood of periodical literature with which the world of the present day is inundated, a high place must always be given to The Century. The illustrations have a peculiar softness and clearness which our English engravers do not seem to have found the secret of. The print is excellent, and the tales, papers, and other con- tents supply both interesting and instructive reading to suit varied tastes. In the August or "Midsummer Holiday Number," as it styles itself, the two serial talt-s give us new developments. "Friend Olivia" brings us to the date of the death of the Protector, and the mighty storm which swept over England at that time. In The Anglomaniacs fashionable New York life is, we should think, very well hit oft. The frontispiece is a Madonna and Child," by Gander Botticelli, whose life and works form the subject of the p-esjnt paper of the series of Italian Old Master. S i.veral other specimens of his work are given. Among the most beauti- fully illustrated articles may be mentioned "The Treasures of the Y oseiuite," the grand scenery in I which is given to us, dwellers in a distant land, in a very pleasing and attractive form and "The Perils and Romance of Whaling," with its stirring pictures of dangers and exciting moments. The information given in both these papers make them very valuable reading. Joseph Perrell's illustrations of A Provincial PilgrilllHge" lend a a great additional interest to an otherwise read- a1): e paper. The story of A Yankee in Andes- () I ivi I le is concluded it gives a sad picture of the management of the Southern prisons during the war, and the treatment of the prisoners. Poetry is well represented, and "Topics of the Time" have several pages allotted to them. These are chiefly oil American home subjects, and are not of so much interest to the general English reader. In 7he Cornhill Magazine the two serial tales occupy the greater portion of the number, and another story, Dr. Studholme's Dream,' of a kind rather popular at present, has the merit of being complete. The paper on Fish as Fathers will he found to give in an easy chatty style much information on the natural history of fishes. A Summer in Normandy" is lirely and amus- ing, and The Sea and Seaside is a paper to be thoughtfully read. The English, Illustrated Magazine opens with a poem, "The Gift of the Sea, by Rudyard Ripling, and has for frontispiece a "Portrait of an Italian Nobleman," frcm the picture by Maroiii in the National Gallery. The aiticle on Heligoland will be read with interest at the present time when the fate of the little island has been so much discussed and the illustrations, which are humorous and beautiful, greatly enhance that intsrest. Sir D. Mackenzie Wallace contributes a third part of "Overland from India," containing the account of his ride across Persia, and his visits to Sherig and Ispahar, and the roads along which he travelled. An August Ramble down the Thames owes much to the illustrated sketches with which it is embel- lished, and Lady Fairlie Cunningham's Cowes Castle has two pretty views of the Castle as it was and is. For heavier reading than these, we have M- Howard Hodgkins' article on "Middle Class Emigration," and for lighter reading The Romance of a Grande Dame," by Mary Mather, and the instalment for the month of Mr William Morris' curious tale The Glittering Plain." Good Worths contains an article oil weather lore, by the Hon. Ralph Abercromby, entitled Signs in the Sky," of which the present is only the first instalment. The Editor's paper on Hildes- lieim" is profusely and beautifully illustrated with bits from the street architecture of this quaint old German town of which Dr. Macleod gives the history and traditions. Prllfesor Flint on Socialism takes up in this part Its teach- ing as to labour." Madame B-dloe, whose former papers upon French chateaux and palaces were well worth perusal, in this number, treats of St. Cloud," and as her paper is illustrated it possesses a double interest. There are other papers which we have not space to mention, but all of which serve to keep up the good repute of this well-known magazine. In The Sunday Magazine the frontispiece deserves attention. It is called A Summer Ramble," and represents a fair English landscape 9 of wood and water, with a cottage peeping out, and a cow and a calf giving the touch of life, which adds so greatly to thR homeliness of picture. The letterpress belonging to it is by the Rev. B. G. Johns, and is further illustrated by lIlall engravings. The second part of "Amelia Opie" is also the concluding one, and tells pleasantly the story of her life till the end came in 1853, when she had at'ained the advanced age of eighty-four. That fruitful and ever attractive region, the Holy Land, is the subject of a paper by Mr W. C. Procter, and such places as the Dead Sea,Nazareth,the Garden of Gethsemane and others equally sacred are again represented to us. The Bishop of Ripon contributes a sermon on The Coat without a Seam," and Mr Waugh's sermons for the children on The Blessing from the Lord have the attractive simplicity which just suits those for whom lie writes. The serial tales are continued, and a paper on Alexander Mackay," the brave Scottish Missionary, who so lately laid down his life for the cause in "Darkest Africa," will be found as full of romance as any novel could be.

HAVERFORDWEST GRAMM A R SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes at the Grammar School, Haverfordwest, took place on Friday. Sir O. H. P. Seoul-field, Bart., presided, and was sup- ported by Captain Higgon. Mr Joseph Thomas, Mr T. James, the Rev. W. Scott, the examiner (Mr E. G. Hardy, M.A.), and Mr Henry Davies (clerk to the governors). A large number of the parents of pupils were also present.—The Head- master (Mr. J. S. O. Tombs, M.A.), having opened the proceedings, the Examiner then read a most exhaustive report of his annual examination, which showed that the school was in a high state of efficiency. The prizes were then distributed by Sir Owen Scourtield as follows:- LATIN.—Class VI., li. R. Thomas; Class V., Lowless; Class IV., Birch; Class III., O. Williams; Class II., Simpson; Class I., W. Evans. FRENCH.-—Class VI, R. R. Thomaa; Class V., Lowless; Class IV., Birch; Class III., John Williams; Class II., Simpson Class I., Burge. GREEK.—Class I., n. R. Thomas; Class II., II, W. Lewis; Class III., A. H. John. MATHEMATICS.—Class I., H. R. Thomas Class II., W. R. Williams; Class III., F. W. Richmond; Class IV. (a), O. Williams; Class V. (a), Childs. ENGLISH.—Class I., J. J. Davies; Class IL, D. Perkins; Class III., J. Williams; Class IV. (1st), P. Thomas, (iod), J. N. Evans. ATTENDANCE.—Senior: Hood Williams. Junior: Ivor Thomas. PROGRESS.—G. Richmond. DRAWING.-G, Richmond. Sir Owen Scourfield moved a vote of thanks to the headmaster, which was seconded by Captain Higgon.—The Examiner, in replying to a similar compliment, said it must bo highly gratifying, to the governors to note the growing prosperity of the school, as evidenced by the numbers and success of its pupils. It was a most unusual thing to find a school of over 100 boys in a town of so small a population, and the fact that the numbers were so high could not be attributed to accident, but to good management, good discipline, and good teaching. A vote of thanks to tlii chairman brought the proceedings to a close. The Elementary School Scholarships were awarded to Seth Griffiths, Prendergast Board School, and J. H. Jones, Parn-street Board School. J. 1,1. Penry was elected .to the Senior Grammar Scholarship, and G. II. Lewis to the Junior.

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COMING OF AGE OF MR E. E. RICHARDSON. REJOICINGS AT GLANBRYDAN PARK. The celebration of the coming of age of Mr I Ernald Edward Richardson, the eldest surviving son of Colonel John Crow Richardson, of Glan- brydan Park, on Thursday of last week, will long live in the memories of the inhabitants in the locality of Manordeilo, and the town of Llandilo. The auspicious event had been looked forward to with pleasureable interest, and when the morning broke out in such an incessant downpour of rain, it had naturally the effect of putting a damper" on everything and everybody, and all seemed bent upon accepting disappointment as the first order of the day hut as luck would have it, the elemcnts" shortly after noon assumed a more favourable aspect, and from the time (1 p.m.) the festivities commenced until their close, the I weather turned out an important factor towards making all the proceedings such an enjoyable character as they proved to be. Glanbrydan is a beautiful mansion, situate about four iniles from Llandilo, and some few hundred yards on the left | off the high road leading to Llandovery. It is erected on a little eminence, and commands a wide and picturesque view of the renowned Yale of Towy. The grounds surrounding the residence are admirably kept and afford considerable pleasure to traverse over. The catering of the luncheon — a sumptuous repa.st had been entrusted to the well-known firm of purveyors, George, Limited, Cheltenham," and was served in a spacious marquee capable of holding 800 people, procured from A. Howard, Liverpool, and fixed in close proximity to the mansion. Bannerettes and shields and arms of the family (motto being Pretio pnuJeutia praestat) decorated the tent poles inside, while round the sides of the marquee there were festoons of coloured bunting interspaced by oval mirrors. One long table stretched the whole length of the marquee, and about ten or twelve tables crossed the floor at right angles to it. All the tables were ornamented in a charming manner, especially the top table, which was brilliantly embellished. Whatever met the eye spoke most eloquently of luxurious- ness. Monetary considerations were unknown in the business. When all the guests, to the number of about 350 had seated themselves ready to partake of the good things set before them, the scene in the interior lent enchantment to the view," which must have gladdened the heart of the young squire, who that day was ceasing to be a minor and accepting," as Sir James Hills- Johnes said, the responsibilites of manhood." Grace having been said by the vicar of Llandilo (the Rev. Lewis Price), the large company (which included a large number of Col. Richardson's employes), "embarked upon their mission," and in due time well realized the following :— MENU. Salmon ¿ la Mayonnaise decor6 Raised Pâté3 various. Lamb a la Cygne Spiced Beef. Cutlets a la Rothschild en Aspic. Prawns h, la Indienne garni. Lobster à la Mayonnaise. Sweetbreads Cutlets aux Truffes. Chicken bardi. Farced Ducks. Pigeou Pies. Sirloin Beef, Horse-radish Sauce. Lamb, Mint Sauce. Jelly with Apricot. Cream a la Vanille. Jelly ii la Marasquin. Cream Algerian. Jelly a la Princess. Cream a la Pistachio. Dessert. After the dinner Colonel Richardson rose amidst applause and said that he would dispense with the usual formal toasts, but would propose -1 The Queen," which was enthusiastically received, the excellent band of the 3rd G.R.V., of which Colonel Richardson is now commandant, striking up at the same time the National Anthem. The presents of the "tenantry friends and well wishers were then brought to the front. They consisted of a handsome silver bowl and tv,.o beakers (inscribed), and a beautiful album, all procured through the agency of Mr J. L ickyer, County Press, L'andilo. The album contains an address of congratulation, and the names of subscribers in alphabetical order. It is bound in full Russia with the gentleman's coat of arms and crest blocked in gold on the front cover, and also beautifully illuminated on the title page of the address. Thore appears also in it a photo of Mr E. E. Richardson, inside the front cover facing the title page. The Rev. Alban Lloyd, curate-in- charge, Caledfwleh, then read the address as follows :— To Ernald Edward Richardson, Esq., of Glanbrydan Park, Carmarthenshire. We, the tenantry of the Glanbrydan Estate, in conjunction with your friends and well wishers, residents of Manordeilo and its neighbourhood, take the opportunity of tendering to you our most sincere and heartfelt congratulations, on the auspicious event of your attaining your majority. And, while so doing, we feel great pleasure in assuring you of our profound respect for your father (MB. JOHN CROW RICHARDSON), who, in addition to his kind and genial disposition, and ever constant care for the welfare of our district, possesses the excellent qualities of being a con. siderate and liberal Landlord, a good County busi- ness man, and a true and sincere Christian; as well as for your devoted and loving mother, whom we have long learnt to esteem and regard as one ever ready and willing to assist iu all that is noble aud good — whose care for the poor, the aged, and afflicted, has long since become a household word with all around her. And we sincerely hope that, by God's Will, your life may long be spared to follow in the footsteps of your generous and excellent parents—adding happiness to your family, issistance to your | Country, and Loyalty to our Queen. And that you will be pleased to accept the accompanying plate as a memento, not for its intrinsic value, but a a token of the thorough sincerity of our united and cordial congratulations and good wishes." Enthusiastic cheers were given in the course of reading the address. Mr David Jones, Swansea, next presented a magnificent silver inkstand. He said he would speak either in Welsh or English as those present might desire (loud cries of Welsh please and laughter). Well, said Mr Jones," you shall have a little of both (laughter). He had never until that moment so wished he was a clergyman—in order to be able to express what was in his heart (hear, hear). He had been in the employ of Messrs Richardson & Co., for no less than 43 years. During that period there surely had been sufficient time for him to test his employers and for them to test him (hear, hear). Still he could now say that they had never asked him why he had done this thing, or had not done the other thing. He did not mention this to insinuate that he was a good servant, but to show what had been the terms existing between them. It was with very great satisfaction that he was present on that occasion, and lie blessed the Lord for allowing him to be there (applause). He had been asked by the subscribers, and he had consented, to present the inkstand. He wished it was even a better one but such as it was it would always serve to remind the young sq ui e of the auspicious occasion, and of the good wishes towards him of the donors. Of the young squire, who was to receive it, they ought to feel proud (applause). He said so advisedly. The tenants of Glanbrydan would find, if the young man lived to succeed his father, but lie hoped that would not be for a very, very long time yet (applause), that he would be as good as his father. He was sure of it (applause). Turning then to Welsh, Mr Jones went on to say that he himself was a native of Carmarthenshire, and what was more was the possessor of some little land in the shire, and he wished well t) all in the county (applause). He then handed the inkstand to the heir. At the conclusion of the presentation, Col., Mrs and Mr Ernald Richardson shook hands with Mr D. Jones, and a cheer was given for the "Carmar- thenshire man." Mr Webb next presented a silver claret jug on behalf of the servants and workmen. In doing so, he said lie had much pleasure in handing him that little present on the happy event of his coming of age. He begged him to accept it as a small token of the high esteem and great respect which all of them felt towards him their young master (applause), Some of them, Mr Webb said, had the pleasure of being for years in the service of his esteemed grandfather and grand- mother, whose memory was still affectionately cherished amongst them (cheers), and they were glad to continue in the service of his much respected father and mother (applause), who had invariably treated them with the greatest kindness and consideration (loud applause). Others were able to give more expensive tokens of their goodwill towards him, but they did not believe that there could be any who more heartily rejoiced at his coming of age that day than they (workmen and servants) did (applause). They all heartily wished him long life and happiness and every blessing that future years might bring (loud applause). ü Mr D. P. Davies, Cwmivor School, next rose and asked the kind indulgence of the company to read a short poetical address of congratulation to Mr E. E. Richardson, the worthy and noble heir of Glanbrydan Park on the eventful and auspicious day the day of his attaining his majority (cheers). July 31st, 1890, ho said, would be a "Red Letter Day," not only in the annals and records of the Glanbrydan family, but a day that would be long retained in the memories of hundreds that had been invited there chat day to partake of the kind and genial hospitality of the benevolent parents of an hopeful heir (loud applause). Their (the company's) wish was that he might live long and happy to enjoy health and prosperity, and to follow the noble example of his illustrious and noble parents (applause) to succour the poor and needy—to strengthen the weak, and to elevate poor humanity and faith- fully to serve God, his Queen and his country (loud applause). Mr Davies then recited the following poetieal effusion Hail noble scion of a noble race, Happy to hail thee on this day of grace, When thou to manhood hast so goodly gain'd The smiles of Providence aud these unfeign'd. Happy the hand—blessed be her name, Who will keep Gwalia in eternal fame; Bless'd be his manhood—grand in his birth- Worthy his parents—graceful their worth The generous acts will ever command The love and honour of our native land True friends of the poor, the needy, the lost, They do caress (and love at all cost) All public movements, and private the same. Unborn generations will bless their name; All hail Glanbrydan's heir. Sir James Hills-Jolines, K.C.B., V.C., said his heart was in the toast lie had to propose, which was the toast of the day the health and happiness of Mr Ernald E. Richardson (loud cheers)—and the worthy and much esteemed host and hostess (applause). The heir had come of age that day, and had thereby accepted the responsibilities of manhood. The guests were all present to wish him" God speed," and to hope that his course may be through pleasant places, and be directed by honest purposes, and a desire to fulfil his duties in all circumstances of life (applause). His career commenced that day under exceptionally happy circumstances. He was guided by able and loving parents deservedly popular for their public and private kindness he had good prospects, and an example of energy, earnestness, and straight forwardness always be- fore him in his own home (applause). The speaker learned from the best authority that the young man was also a good son (applause) They, therefore, had every reason to believe that his future would be a happy and honourable one- one not spent in idleness, because he could afford to do nothing but useful and honourable (applause). They all knew that his home, Glanbrydan, had undergone the dark shadow of a great loss. Miht they not all hope that the young heir of to-day would replace that heavy losi by his devotion to his father and mother (loud applause). They might also hope that by his courtesy and tolerance, by his straight deal- ings with all with whom he might be brought in- to contact, and by his earnest fulfilment of duty in every sphere in which he might happen to be, he would become an honour to his home and to his country (applause). Those were the speaker's wishes, and he was sure all present would heartily join in them (lotid applau-e). In conclusion, Sir James called upon them to driak to the health, the happiness, the long life and the prosperity of Alc E. E. Richardson. All present rose in one body, and gave enthusiastic response to "Three times three," and struck up, "For he is a jolly good fellow," vigorously. Mr E. E. Richardson then rose, and was greeted with loud and prolonged cheering. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, it is with mixed feelings that I rise to thank you all for the beautiful presents you have given me, feel it will be years before I can hope to win your esteem in the way my father and mother have done, and also because there is in my heart deep regret at filling the position of eldest son of the house to-day. To the tenantry and friends round here I wish to express my sincere thanks for the magnificent silver bowl and tankards (applause), and also for the beautifully mounted address containing the names of nearly 100 well- wishers. I know it is more for my parents' sake than for my own that you have done me this honor, and I trust the cordial relations between landlord and tenant which have existed from the time of my grandfather may never be diminished or broken (applause). I must also thank Mr Jones, the dear o!d friend of the family, and those friends from Swansea, whom he represents, for the grand silver inkstand, which will always be on my writing table at home, reminding me of I cl my generous friends and of one of the proudest days of my life (loud applause). I also wish to thank Mr Webb, who with his wife have been in our family for many years, and Mr Prescott whom I have known from my childhood, and all the other servants, most of whom have been with us for several years, for the handsome silver claret jug. I value it, not only f)r its beauty, but for the proof it bears of your kindness and hearty good will. I trust that I may prove worthy of I your regard, and be able in the future to do something towards upholding the prestige of Queen and country, and by God's help I mean to try and follow in the steps of my grandfather and father, and be guided by duty and religion (applause). I hope you will excuse a longer speech for wrords can never express what I should like to say. The happiest days of my life have been spent in dear old Wales, the country in which I have been born and brought up, and you have to-day cemented the affection I feel towards her. "Cas y gwr na charo y wlad a'i macco" (pro- longed and enthusiastic applause). Mr Gwynne-Hnghes, Tregib, said that now they had drunk the infant's health, it was time to drink the parents' health (laughter). No doubt the Swansea people present knew the family better than he (the speaker) did, because they had experienced more of their goodness but speaking for himself and the county of Carmar- then, he said that he could give him a good char- acter up there (loud applause). As a landlord, Mr Richardson was second to none (cheers). He did his duty to his tenants, and that was why his tenants loved him so well. The tenants would go through fire and water for Mr Richardson any day in the week (applause). He heartily pro- posed the health uf Mr and Mrs Richardson, and hoped the cordial relations now existing would go on for ever (loud applause). Amidst much laughter the speaker said "leehYll da i chwi." Three cheers were given for Col. Richardson and Mrs Richardson. Col. Richardson then rose amidst deafening applause. He said-Ladies and Gentlemen,— I beg to thank Mr G wynne Hughes for the kind ,-7 way in which he has proposed our health, and to return thanks to you all for receiving it with so much enthusiasm. I am very glad to see so many tenants and good friends here to-day, especially my friends from Swansea. I thank you all very much for coming here. I think gatherings of this kind tend to promote good-will and happiness between landlord and tenant (applause). The interests of landlord and tenant are, in my opinion, the same, and therefore we ought to work well together for the promotion of that mutual interest (hear, hear). I am nuver happier than when talking with my tenants, and seeiiif what we can do for the mutual benefit of each ot us. Ou the part of my wife, I must thank you for the way in which you have drunk her health. She is always most ready to i-isit you, especially in times of illness (applause). The training which she has undergone at the hospitals is of great use here where you cannot always get Dr. Lloyd at a moment s notice. 1 have witnessed several con- ferences between Dr. Lloyd and Mrs Richardson, and I don't think they have fallen out yet