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LAUGHARNE ECHOES. (By ABERCORRAN) Laugharne, Tuesday. PENDINE EISTEDDFOD. I am pleased to state that at the Eisteddfod held at Pendine on Thursday, the 7th inst., the prize for handwriting (1st Psalm) was won by Llewellyn S. Jones, son of Police Constable John Jones. The lad, who is under 12 years of age, is a pupil at the Laugharne National Schools. MR. BROADWOOD'S RENT DINNER. Mr J. R. Broadwood's rent audit was held at Ship and Castle Inn, on Friday last. In the after- noon, the tenants on the Broad way Estate, partook of a really excellent and well-served dinner in the new dining room, the catering of Host and Hostess Criffiths bein, all that could be desired. In the absence of the Squire, who is just now in Switzerland, Mr Carslake presided. The vice-chair, as on former occasions, was ably filled by Mr Benjamin Raymond, of Honeycorse. After the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair, and duly honoured. In proposing the toast of the evening. "The health of Mr Broadwood," the chairman said that the toast which he had now to propose was one, he was sure, they would heartily respond to, and drink with the utmost enthusiasm, and with three times three. He and his friend (Mr Davie) had to thank Mr Broadwood for a very pleasant trip down to Wales, and one which they thoroughly enjoyed. He hoped to meet them many times again. He had pleasure in proposing the health of Mr Broadwood." The Squires' health was then drunk with much enthusiasm, being accorded musical honours, and three times three. Though lost to sight, Mr Broadwood is not forgotten by his tenantry, as the enthusiasm shewn sufficiently testified.—The vice-chairman then proposed The Health of Mr Carslake." Mr Carslake briefly responded. He thanked them for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health. He would now make his exit, as quickly as possible, and get rid of his feelings out of doors. Mr John David, King-street, here, took the chair. -Mr Charles Shareman (Mr Broadwood's agent at Laugharne) was loudly called for to respond on behalf of the Squire. Mr Sharman complied with alacrity. He had, he said, an excellent master, and it gave him great pleasure to say so (applause). He had received from Mr Broad wood, a letter respecting the rent dinner. In that com- munication the squire had given him orders that Host Griffith was to provide an excellent dinner for his tenants-just as good as if he were present himself (applause). Mr Sharman proposed The health of their worthy vice-chairman, and Mrs Raymond."—The Vice-chairman, in responding, said they had got him in a corner now, and he thought he would emulate the example of Mr Carslake, and make tracks for the door ("No no," and laughter). He was no speaker, but, if his "better half" were present, she would treat them to a jolly good speech. He had been compelled to listen to very many good speeches from her (laughter). He concluded by thanking them for their kind reception of the toast. Mr John David, in felicitous terms, proposed "The health of Mr Lewis," of the Hurst House,— the principal tenant on the Estate." He regretted to find that Mr Lewis was still unmated, but hoped he would soon succeed in finding a good partner (laughter).—Mr Lewis said they had sung of him as "a jolly good fellow." Well, that was what he always hoped to be (applause). He would do all he could in the neighbourhood, and, he must say, that since he had resided in this locality, he had found his neighbours jolly good fellows, too, (applause). The Vice-Chairman proposed The health of Mr John David," Mr John David duly responded. He felt extremely obliged to them for the kind manner in which they had responded to the toast. He had been present at these dinners for many years now, and he hoped to be present again for years to come. (Applause). The health of Mr Charles Sharman was next proposed. In doing so, Mr John David referred to Mr Sharman as an old and faithful servant of Mr Broadwoods' (applause), and one who since he had been in Mr Broadwoods' service had always done his duty, (applause). Mr Charles Sharman duly responded. He had been in Mr Broad- woods' employ for the past 20 years, and lie had always endeavoured as far as it lay in his power to carry out his duties, efficiently and con- scientiously. He had found friends—many friends—since he had been here, and he hoped he should still find more. (Applause). I may mention here that it was Mr Broadwood's intention-had he been in England just now-to have made an interesting presentation at this dinner. In consequence, however, of his leaving for Switzerland, it was done at an earlier date. Mr Broadwood has presented Mr Sharman with a very handsome gold watch (cost about E50) of excellent workmanship, and with the family crest and motto beautifully engraved thereon. The following inscription is also engraved on the inside of the watch. Presented by J. R. Broadwood, Esq., to Charles Sharman, in recog- nition of the efficient manner in which he superin- tended the erection of Broadway Mansion, Laugharne, St. Clears, Carmarthenshire." May 2nd 1890. Mr Lewis, Harvest House, proposed The health of Mr William David (of Sir John's Hill,) as an old tenant of Mr Broadwood, and a man who did some good in the town. Mr William David said it was true that for 25 or 26 years he had been a tenant of Mr Broadwood's. He had often been surprised (in attending their dinners) to find so few changes taking place. As to being a good man in the town, he could only z, y say he tried to get his livelihood in the town, and he sincerely hoped he had no enemy in the place. If one did exist, he hoped they would soon become friends (applause). The toast, "Host and Hostess," was proposed by Mr John David, who spoke in high praise of the excellent, well- cooked, and well-served dinner, of which they had partaken (applause). Mr William Griffith, in responding, said it was a great pleasure to him- self and Mrs Griffith, to hear that they had so much enjoyed the dinner, and that they, as caterers, had given satisfaction. He hoped to have the pleasure of seeing them there many times again. (Applause). Mr John David gave The Press," in felicitous terms, to which "Abercorran" duly responded. Several songs were sung during the evening, and with the singing of "God Save the Queen," the proceed- ings were brought to a close. BK<: ATTA. This annual and popular event came off on Monday last. The weather—a highly important factor in aquatic sports—proved fairly propitious, and a fresh breeze from the north-west tended greatly to accelerate the sailing events. This year's regatta was well patronised, and there was the usual couplement of visitors from a distance. From its unique position, Laugharne is admirably adapted for regatta purposes, and the charmingly situated and picturesque cliffs were crowded with hundreds of spectators on Monday last. Some took to the boats, while others were comfortably seated in nooks and crannies on the cliff-every coign of 'vantage being utilised for the occasion. The natural beauties of the surrounding scenery the amphitheatre of pretty hills; with the ancient castle in the back ground, make up a lovely picture. The boats were all made bright and clean, and the little vessels showed that no pains had been spared to make them look neat and tidy. Mr Revel's yacht, "Ariel," with quite a cloud of gay bunting, greatly enhanced the scene on the river. The flagship, Matilda (John Brown) was moored half-mid stream, and here the committee took up their station. The afternoon's proceedings were enlivened by the presence of the Llanstephan Brass Band, under Bandmaster Morris. The following committee men were present, and with the energetic and indefatigable hon. sec. (Mr Thomas Richards) did their utmost to make this year s regatta (what it unquestionably was) a distinct and un- qualified success :-Rev W. H. Harrison, Rev J M. Jones, Mr John David (King-street), Mr T. David, Mr J. Johns, Mr W. H. Saer, Mr G. D. Wilkins, Mr F. Lanning, Mr Charles Hughes and Mr Charles Davies. Mr William David acted as starter. The following is a list of the events :— HANDICAP FOOT RACE on the mud for boys under 18 years.—1st, Lewis Roberts 2nd, David Roberts 3rd, J. Williams. WHEELBARROW RACE. 1st, John Roberts; 2nd, Robert Bevan. DONKEY RACE.—1st, J. Williams (Bob); 2nd, Thomas Jones (Jerry); 3rd, D. Roberts (Sherry). EGO AND SPOON RACE FOR WOMEN. 1st, Jane Bevan 2nd, Jane Morgan. Foil YACHTS (open) not exceeding six tons.— 1st, Gwenny (Mr W. H. Peel) 2nd, "May Fly" (Thomas Griffiths). This was an exceedingly pretty race through- out, and excited very considerable interest. Three started in this race the" GwenllY," May Fly and Curlew," but the Gwenny" maintained the lead from the start, and although she had to allow the May Fly three minutes, she won by one minute and 49 seconds. FOR SAILING OPEN BOATS. -lgt, "Rosalind" (D. Brown); 2nd, "Flirt" (W. A. Rowlands). This was also a pretty and interesting race, in which four started, the Jenny Jones taking the lead. The "Jenny Jones," however, got her rudder broken, and others were disqualified in consequence of failing to weather the mark boat. I should state the Flirt was the first boat, but she did not weather the mark boat, and there- fore disqualified herself for the first prize.—The prize for the neatest and cleanest boat competing in this event (given by Mr H. F. David) was awarded to the Jenny Jones." FOR COLLIERS. 1st, "Nautilus" (John David); 2nd, Towy (William Brown). FOR BOATS to be pulled by two boys under 15 years.—1st, "Catch Me," T. Roberts and F. Brown; 2nd, "Runaway," D. Roberts and J. Williams. FOR BOATS to be sculled by one Woman.—1st, "Catch Me" (E. Brown); 2nd, "May Fly" (Jane Morgan). FOR FOUR-OARED BOATS.-lst, Jenny Jones (Thomas Roberts); 2nd, "Jane Prince" (T. Williams). SWIMMING RACE — 500 yards. 1st, Robert Bevan 2nd, George Roberts 3rd, Tom Rowlands. FOR BOATS to be pulled by two women.—1st, Jane Prince (M. Williams and S. Phillips) 2nd, "Dora" (H. Rowlands and A. Rowlands). The prize for the neatest and cleanest boat competing in events 9, 10, 14, 15, was awarded to the owner of the Catch Me (Lewis Roberts). FOR PAIR-OARED BOATS not exceeding 16 feet.—1st, "Catch Me" (D. Roberts and J. Roberts); 2nd, "Dora" (T. Rowlands and G. Roberts). PLANK AND SHOVEL RACE.-lst, Tom Row- lands 2nd, E. Beynon. DUCK HUNT.-Time, ten minutes no catch, Robert Bevan. FOR BOATS to be sculled by one man (Lands- men).—1st, "May Fly" (David Richards); 2nd, Runaway" (James Jones). FOR FOUR-OARED BOATS Landsmen v. Sea- men.—"Jenny Jones" (Thomas Roberts). The Landsmen won easily.
CRICKET.
CRICKET. LLANDILO v. LLANDOVERY.-This match was played on the ground of the latter on Thursday, and resulted in an easy victory for the home team by 106 runs and four wickets. The visitors went in first, and were soon out for the small score of 34, C. P. Lewis taking six wickets for 14 runs, and E. M. Jones four for 18. The only batsman that reached double figures was Howells. When the home team went in a good deal of leather hunting was given, the bowling being punished unmerci- fully. J. C. Rees (not out), 73, which included one for 5, one 4, eight 3's, and twelve 2's, and the remainder singles. E. M. Jones played well for his 24, which included seven 2's and singles. At the call of time the score was 140 for six wickets. Appended are thb respective scores LLANDILO. Howells, I b w, E. M. Jones 12 AV. Phillips, b C. P. Lewis 1 J. Davies, b E. M. Jones 1 W. N. Jones, c and b. E. M. Jones 1 A. E. Phillips, b C. P. Lewis 7 H. Ruhw, not out 4 W. Pritchard, b C. P. Lewis 1 R. Duff, b C. P. Lewis 0 Purhis, b E. M. Jones 0 Hayward, c C. P. Lewis. 4 J. B. Jones, c and b C. P. Lewis 1 Extras 2 34 LLANDOVERY. R C Kitto, c J B Jones, b A Phillips 1 J C Rees, not out 73 E. Milner Jones, b H Phillips 24 C P Lewis, I b w, Howell 4 D B Evans, b A Phillips 12 T Jones, run out I W P Hughes, c Phillips, b W N Jones 8 E Michael, not out 7 To bat-D Price, S H Price, and Smith Extras 10 140 LLANDOVERY v. CLUBMOOR C.C., LIVERPOOL.— The two days' match between these respective teams was played on Friday and Saturday last, on the ground of the former, and resulted in a victory for the home team by three runs and six wickets. The first innings on both sides was very exciting, the visitors only being beaten by six runs. When the latter went in the second day they could not withstand the excellent bowling of Messrs C. P. Lewis and D. T. M. Jones. So far Llandovery has won every match this season. Score :— LIVERPOOL. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. E M Robinson, b C P Lewis 1 b C P Lewis 2 c J B Jones, b D A M Lloyd, c Lewis, b Jones 10 T M Jones 0 D Williams, b C P Lewis 2 c and b 1) Jones 0 A W Young, b C P Lewis 0 lbw,b D Jones 10 Harper, I b w, b C P Lewis 18 bCP Lewis 4 W G Rays, b T Jones 1 c and b D Jones 0 W M Gedde, c G A Wil- c Williams, b D liams, b T Jones 3 T Jones 3 c J B Jones, b C Prytherch, b T Jones 13 P Lewis 7 D J Gedde, b T Jones 3 b D T M Jones 10 B Morton, c G A Williams, b T Jones 1 b C P Lewis 18 R Gibson, not out 1 not out 6 Extras 3 Extras 2 Total 56 Total 62 I LLANDOVERY. 1st Innings. 2nd Innings. D T M Jones, c Robinson, b c Young, b Pry- Lloyd 0 therch 6 J C Rees, c and b Harper 17 not out 23 C P Lewis, c Prytherch, b Lloyd 1 b Prytlerch 12 HT A Rees, b Harper 18 b Lloyd 0 T Jones, b Prytherch 7 b Prytherch 0 W Poole Hughes, b Harper 2 not out 10 D Price, c Gibson, b Pry- therch 0 J B Jones, 1 b w, b Harper 5 S H Price, b Harper 0 G A Williams, b Harper 4 R Williams, not out 8 Extras 9 Extras 8 Total. 71 Total 59 NARBERTH V. ST. CLEARS.-On Saturday last the above teams met at the Cricket Ground, Nar- berth, and the match resulted in a victory for Narberth by 63 runs. Appended is the score :— NAEBERTH. D T Lewis, c Phillips, b David 41 N L Duckfield, c W C Thomas, b David 19 Rev W Garner, c Phillips, b David 6 Rev A. Keogh, b W G A Harries 1 L Strunge, c Phillips, b W G A Harries 4 G P Chinnuck, run out 0 L P Jones, b David 10 T V H Thomas, b David 7 Alfred Rees, b David 1 E S Morgan, not out 2 W P Morgan, b David 1 Extras 12 Total .11)4 ST. CLEARS. Edge, b Garner 5 W C Thomas, b Garner 2 W G A Harries, c Rees, b Garner 3 M S David, 1 b w, b Jones 10 J S Thomas, b Jones 0 W Harries, c Jones 3 W H Saer, b Garner 3 C Saer, b Jones 0 J Williams, c and b Garner 0 Phillips, b Jones 4 Jason Thomas, not out 8 Extras 4 Total. 42
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GRAND CHAIR EISTEDDFOD AT LLANGRANOG. A grand eisteddfod was held at Llangranog on Wednesday of last week in a large marquee. The adjudicators were, for music, Eos Morlais and Mr Tom Price for prose and poetry, Watcyn Wyn and Miss Rees (Cranogwen) for mottoes, bags, and stockings, Mrs Marles Thomas, Car- marthen for walking sticks and wooden spooiiq, Mr O. Beynon Evans, Mayor of Cardigan for clogs, Mr Thomas Evans, Pendre, Cardigan for horse shoes, Mr David John, Brongest and for models, Mr D. T. George, Newcastle htuiyii. The conductor was the Rev E. Gurnus Jones, Newport, Mon. MORNING MEETING. The morning meeting was presided over by Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., who delivered a short and appropriate address. The first item on the programme was addresses to the president by the bards. Jeremiah Jones and Watcyn Wyn stepped to the front, and recited some stanzas. At the request of the committee, Mr Ilirwen Jones kindly sang in splendid voice, "The distant shore." Alto solo, Oh! thou that tellest good tidings to Sion." Miss Mary Jane Hughes, Newquuy, in- vested by Dr. Jones, Newquay. Four verses pictureing the enjoyment of a snail on a cabbage. Divided between John Charles, Ferndale (who answered) and was invested by Miss Lisa Thomas, Carmarthen; and" Gwyliedydd," whose name did not transpire. Six verses on "Sand," John Griffiths, Art School, Aberdare, invested by Miss Lisa Thomas, Carmarthen. Nyni yw'r meibion cerddgar (We are the sons of song) by Gwilym Gwent, by a party of eight males. Only the Blaenanerch party competed. The leader, Mr David Davies, Blaenpistill, Llan- goedmore, was invested by Miss Jordan, Cardigan. Pair of clogs for a woman, Mr Evan Thomas, Bryngwyn, invested by Miss Mary Jane Hughes, Newquay. Front shoes for a cart horse, divided between Thomas George, Crosslan, and William Richards, Glamorganshire; invested by Miss Davies, Cardiff. Bass solo, "Gwlad yr hen geninen werdd (the country of the old green leek) by Emlyn Evans. Owen Rees, Cwmamman; invested by Mrs Dr. Jones, Newquay. Essay on Y morwr Cymreig" (The Welsh sea man) David Griffiths, Nantypaic, Llangranog in- vested by Mis Jordan, Cardigan. Essay on "Domestic Economy," to be competed for by women only. Miss Anne Parry, Blaenporth, invested by Mr Grismond Saunders Davies, Pent re. Recitation of The Star of Bethleham," for girls under 18. Miss Anna Davies, Llwyncelyn, My- droilyn; Sir Marteine Lloyd giving a second prize to Miss Mary Oliver Jones, Bank, Aberayron in- vested by Captain Owen, Stanley House, Llan- granog. The winner was only seven years of age. Wooden spoon or spoons, D in Rees, Factory, Llangranog; invested by Mrs Jones, Newquay: Walking stick, G. M. Thomas, Pantyrodyn in- vested by Mrs Jones, Newquay. For the best competitor in mental arithmetic for boys under 16. 1st, Griffith J. Parry. Morfaganol; 2nd, David Owen Evans, Cnwc; invested by Miss Williams, Carmarthen, and Mrs Dr. Jones, New- quay. Twelve competitors. Pianoforte solo, The Sailor's Dream." Miss Maggie Clara Lewis, Newquay, invested by Mr J. H. Evans, Newcastle Emlyn. Five verses on "Diwrnod lladd mocbyn (The pig killing day) — John Griffiths, Park School, Aberdare, invested by Miss Davies, Llangranog. Three verses on "Garreg Bicca." Mr John Thomas Job, Cwmamman, invested by Miss Rees, Cranogwen. For the best rendering of the Drum March," by a party of 16. No competition. For the best presentation bags, prizes given by Miss Jordan, Cardigan. Mrs Marles Thomas, adjudi- cated. 1st prize, Miss Margaret Anne Jones, Castle Hall, invested by Mr Thomas Evans, Cefu- cwrt, Llangranog; 2nd, a visitor from Aberdare, invested by Mr J. H. Evans, Newcastle Emlyn; 3rd, Miss Sarah Parry, Newquay, invested by Mr Labourtouche, of London 4th, Miss Hannah Kean, Newcastle Emlyn, invested by Miss Jordan, Cardigan. Mrs Thomas said the first bag was original in design, and was remarkable for its equisite work. Verses to the late Mr G. B. J. Jordan, Pigeons- ford, given by Mr R. P. Jordan. Mr David Williams, 14, Ynysbir-road, Ynyshir, Pontypridd, represented by Mr Davies, secretary, who was in- vested by Miss Jordan. An action song, "Y morwr" (the bailor), first and last verses, by Tom Price, to be competed for by children not exceeding twelve years of age. The leader, Mr Evan Davies, Llangranog, was invested by Mrs Marles Thomas. Poem on Ynys Enlli a'i goleudy," not less than 200 lines. Prize f3 3s., and a Welsh oak chair, value X2 2s., given by Mr Owen Jones, merchant. This was the chair prize and the event of the day, in which a number of bards ascended the platform to take part, and do honour to the successful competitor, who proved to be the Rev E. Corolan Davies, Congregational minister, Tynygwndwn, Cardiganshire. The rev. gentleman was conducted to the beautiful bardic chair by the Rev E. Gurnos Jones and Watcyn Wyn, the band playing See the conqueiing hero comes," the immense audience rising en masse and cheering. The bardic rites of installation were then gone through, amid the shouting of "Heddwch" by the bards and audience. The bards then delivered impromptu congratulatory englynion to the newly chaired bard. Sir Marteine Lloyd having offered his con- gratulations, invested the successful competitor with the prize amid ringing cheers. Eos Morlais having sung Mentra Gwen in his own inimitable style, the chief choral competition for the day was reached. Two choirs out of the threa entered ascended the platform, namely, Cor Glanymor, leader Mr J. Davies, Board School, Cryssin, and Cor Undebol Dyffryn Troedyraur, leader, Mr Thomas Morris, Dinol. Eos Morlais at once gave his decision, which was very brief; it was in effect that the competition was a very good. one. The altos of the second choir was a great deal better than those of the first one, but the second lowered half a tone in finishing, giving C sharp instead of D they likewise omitted a portion of the piece after the solo. The quality of both choirs were equal. He must award the prize to the first choir, simply because of the reason he had mentioned. The prize was consequently awarded to Cor Glanymore (Newquay), the leader being invested by Sir Marteine Lloyd. In the interval, Sir Marteine Lloyd and party, the adjudicitors, and principal officials, were entertained at luncheon by the committee, in a tent on the sands, Mr Roberts, Salutation Hotel New- castle Emlyn, being caterer. THE AFTERNOON MEETING Was presided ever by Dr. Powell, Newcastle Emlyn, who delivered a suitable and telling Welsh address, which wab repeatedly applauded. See the conquering hero comes," by Fife Bands not less than 20 in number-No competition. Ribbed stockings for a gentleman, Mrs Mary Jones, Blaenythan; invested by Grismond Saunders Davies. Motto to adorn the pavilion—Mr George Davies, Llantrissant, Glamorganshire, who was invested by Lady Lloyd. For the best rendering, by a party of children not under 30 in number, six adults allowed, of "Arglwydd ein Hior Ymwel." The following choirs competed—The Newcastle Emlyn Party, leader, Mr Gregory Kean; Ayron Tonic Sol-fa Choir. Cor Rhadyr, The Young Ministers (led by Miss Anne Jones, Tanygroes), and Cor Llangranog. Mr Tom Price adjudicated, awarding the first prize to the Young Minstrels, whose fair leader was invested by Lady Lloyd, amid ringing cheera. The second prize fell to the Newcastle Emlyn Partv. whoso leader first refused the honour, but was subsequenty invested by Miss Jordan. At this stage d the proceedings Sir Marteine Lloyd presented the Metronome to the leader of the successful choir in the chief choral competition of the day. The instrument bears the following inscription on a silver plate: H Llangranog Eisteddfod, August 6th, 1890. Presented by Sir M. O. M. Lloyd, Bronwydd. Recitation of The Star of Bethlehem," by boys under 18 years of age, Master Willie Stanley Hughes, Newquay; invested by Miss Turner, Mount Gernos. Elegy in memory of the late Mr John Davies, Glanrhaiadr Shop. Divided between James Jones, Penlancych, and Samuel Owen, Newcastle Emlyn invested by Lady Lloyd and Miss Jordan. Elegy in memory of the late Mr David Rees, Pantyronen, stone mason, John Griffiths, Aberdare, invested by Miss Rees (Cranogwen). Quartette (male voices only) Alawon Cymreig" (Welsh melodies). The Blaenanerch party, leader, Mr Davies, Blaenpystill; invested by Miss Lloyd, Bronwydd. Soprano solo, Yr esgyd ar y traeth (The shoe on the shore). Miss Elizabeth Maud Davies, Newquay, invested by Mr O. Beynon Evans, mayor of Cardigan. For the best song, under 100 lines, subject 11 Divided between Wm. Jones, Newcastle Emlyn, and W. George, F«rridale, in- vested by Mrs Tyler and Miss Taylor, Mount Gernos. Five stanzas on the I- Jtll)-Ic.e Penny Postage," divided between William George, Ferndale (of Cilgerran) and J. T. Job, Ammanford; invested by Miss Jordan. For the best rendering by a choir not exceeding 30 in number of Y sereu unig (The lonely star), by Isalaw. Only Cor y Dyffryn, under the leader- sbip of Mr Thomas Morris, Dinol, competed. The leader was invested by Miss Jordan. Mr D. Aaron Jones sang" Cymru Fydd," re- ceiving an unanimous encore. Tenor solo, O na byddai'u haf o hyd" (Oh that it were summer ever). Mr J. R. Phillips, Aberayron, invested by the Rev J. Griffiths, rector of Llangranog. Model of a light house in Bath stone. The only competitor was Mr B. O. Rees, Newquay, who was awarded the prize. Essay on Arbitration." Four competitors. The winner was Mr D. Lloyd, New Tredegar. For the best rendering of Moab," and the hymn, "Ar Ian Iorddonen ddofn," &c., by a choir from the same congregation. The following com- petfd, Cor Glynarthen (Mr Tom Morris), and Cor Glynhoffnant (Mr Parry, Morfaganol), and Eos Morlais considering the second the best. The leader was invested by Mrs Captain Parry, Llangranog. For the best collection and recitation of Welsh Tit BitJ within three minutes. Master Beynon, Pantygenau, invested by Miss Lloyd, Bronwydd. Eor the best extempore speech, two minutes al- lowed each competitor, James Jones, Penlancych. This ended the afternoon's proceedings. THE CONCERT. A grand concert was held in the evening, when Madame Jones Morewood, Eos Morlais, Mr Aaron Jones, Mr Tom Price, Mrs D. 0 Rees, Mrs Doctor Jones, the Misses Jones and Phillips (Newcastle Emlvn), Mr J. H. Evans, Mr Hirwen Jones and others took part. The chair was taken by Mr Grismond Saunders-Davies, who was supported by the presidents of the day. The accompanists were Miss Davies, Cardiff; Miss Thomas, Blaenwern, Llanarth; and Mr J. P. Jones, Newcastle Emlyn. The piano was provided by Messrs J. R. Danitl Son, Caadigan. The Cardigan Volunteer Brat-s B ind played selections of music during the (by.
CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT.
CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY.—Before his Honour Judge Beresford. A BANKRUPT'S DISCHARGE. Mr D. Rixon Morgan applied for the discharge of David Griffiths, builder, of the Railway Tavern, Carmarthen, a bankrupt. The receiving order was made the 26th of March, 18S9.—The Official Receiver said the bankrupt had made three offences.-Mr D. Rixon Morgan said the debtor might be an ignorant man, and to have done the offences he should not.—The Judge granted his discharge. A CLAIM FOR WATER RENT. Thomas Levi, of Plasbach Farm, sued John Thomas, of Glanyrynis, for X2 17s, being rent for the use of a stream of water running from the complainant's farm to that of defendant's, and used by the latter for working his machinery.— After a rather lengthy hearing, his Honour declined to grant the sum, as the case had not been proved. -Mr J. F. Morris, who appeared for the com- plainant, then said there were ample witnesses -His Honour said that if they could prove that defendant committed perjury then he should have to deal with him severely.—An action was also brought by John Thomas against Thomas Levi, for the recovery of X5 G., being 10s balance due to him for a mare, and the remaining .£1, 16s. for 24 rows of swedes. Mr James John appeared for plaintiff. Judgment was given for the amount sued for. A LIME BILL. Mr Thomas Thomas, lime merchant, St. Clears, and sole agent of the Mynyddygareg Lime Works, sued Mr Daniel Davies, Cil-gwynne, for the value of a truck of lime. Mr Brunei White was for plaintiff, and Mr Rixon Morgan for defendant.—It appeared that on the 24th of April, 1888, Mr Thomas was from home, and left the business solely under the charge of his daughter, Anne. That day, one James Davies, a tenant of Mr Daniel Davies, called at the house of Mr Thomas, and ordered a truck of Mynyddygareg lime of Miss Anne Thomas. James Davies suid it was for Mr Davies, Cilgwynne. The lime was ordered that evening, forwarded, and was carted away by Mr Davies's (Cilgwynne) servants. How- ever, the latter held that lie had settled the bill for the lime he received.—Mr Rixon Morgan held that Mr Davies, Cilgwynne, was not responsible for the lime obtained by his tenant.His Honour stated that he could not accept the evidence of the daughter, and ordered the case to be adjourned in order to find out James Davies, who on Mr White's statement, was somewhere in the Rhondda.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. SCHOOL BOARD.-At a meeting held on Monday afternoon, the Rev William Jones in the chair, and all the members present, H.M's. inspector's report of the annual examination was read, from which it transpired that 87 per cent. of the boys had passed, and cf the girls 88 per cent. The total grant was X195 3s being £ 2 less than last year.—The board agreed to rent at a nominal sum the disused room and two class-rooms, which will accommodate about 120 scholars, for an inter- mediate school, should the joint education com- mittee decide on Cardigan as the locale of one of the proposed schools in the county and the local committee is prepared to carry out any alterations that might be required in the building and approaches. POSTAL SERVICE.—In the House of Commons on Friday last, Mr Cobb asked the Postmaster General whether he yesterday received a letter from the Town Clerk of Cardigan, written by the direction of the Mayor and Corporation, complaining of the irregularity in the arrival of the night mails from London and other places whether he was aware that in consequence of the early departure of the afternoon mail to London and other places, professional and business men in Cardigan found it impossible to reply to their letters unless the morning mail arrived punctually; and whether instructions could at once be given so as to ensure regularity in the future. Sir Herbert Maxwell said the letter to which the hon. member referred was duly received. The post-office had already become aware of the inconvenience complained of as regarded the mail service to Cardigan, owing to the late working of the down mail train on the South Wales line. The matter ws undergoing careful enquiry, and no pains would be spared to restore regularity. TENBY. THE VACANCY IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL.—A vacancy having arisen in the county council through the resignatian of Mr Mathias Thomas, one of the members for the borough of Tenby, the contest will be fought on strictly party lines for the first time as regards the Conservative party in Tenby. Captain T. Brook, of the Croft, ruling councillor of the Tenby Habitation of the Primrose League, has been selected by the Con- servatives to fight the seat, and Mr Harries, draper, High-Street, a member of the town council, has been selected by the Liberals. The date of election is not yet fixed, but it will take place within the next fortnight. WELSH GIRLS' SCHOOL ASHFORD. -Kathleen Ilogan, Kathleen Hughes, Charlotte Jones, Ethelred Smart and Alice Griffith, of the above School, have been awarded First Class Certificates; Isabel White and Annie Morton, Second Class Certificates by the College of Preceptors. Charlotte Jones receives also Special Certificates for proficiency in German, French, and English, and Etheldred Smart a Special Certificate for Holy Scripture. A special Examination was held at the School by the International College of Music, in Juno, by the Senior Fxaminei of the College, Dr Lott, upon whose recommendation the College has awarded twenty-one Certificates of the School, of which six are Honour Certificates. EXCITING SCENE AT TElGNMOUTH. Å gentle- man named Woodnutt had good cause on Thursday last to be thankful that I I Beechttn's Pills" A.dvertising Boat was exhibited off Teignmouth Pier, or he would in all probability have now been where the Pills are not yet advertised. He had ventured out too far, become exhausted and would have been drowned had not boatman George Hook, who always has his Try Beecham's Pills sails set, happened to be in the vicinity, and went to the rescue. Great excitement was caused amongst the visitors on the pier, as when the boat reached the drowning man he ivas just sinking. His weight almost pulled the boatman overboard, and the boat was in eminent danger of being knocked against I? t;1 the pillars of the pier, which was not a desirable contingency for the Peer of the Pillers.
- IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. In the House of Lords on Thursday, the Local Taxation Bill and the English and Scotch Police Bills were brought up from the Commons and read t j), a first time. The Bankruptcy Bill and the English Census Bill were read a third time and passed. In the House of Commons Sir J. Fergusson informed Mr S. Smith that France had for some years desired to procure the recognition of her Treaty with Madagascar, which would confer upon her the Protectorate of that island. It would not be entertained without full security for the rights of her Majesty's subjects, and religious liberty for all. Her Majesty's Government had concluded an agreement with the French Government on African affairs, which would be communicated to Parliament on Monday. During the consideration of the Scotch Notes in Committee of Supply the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated that it was not proposed to spend another shilling in extending the experi- ment of crofter emigration. The additional money asked for would be applied to improving the position of those who had gone out. The Scotch Estimates were completed. On the Foreign Office Vote, the oppression of the Christians in Armenia was debated at some length. Sir J. Fergusson said he believed it was the anxious desire of the Sultan and his Ministers to put down injustice a-nd punish disorder; but language of reproach, or the refusal to recognise the efforts of the Turkish Government to get better government in its provinces, was not likely to produce those effects which her Majesty's Government were desirous to obtain. The debate on the Vote was not concluded when progress was reported. The Savings Banks Bill was withdrawn, the Chancellor of the Exchequer promising to reintroduce it next Session. r, In the House of Lords on Friday, Lord Herschell, in moving the third reading of the Directors, Liability Bill, expressed his concurrence with the Amendment made by the Standing Committee in substituting the word untrue for misleading." The Amendments made would render the Bill more effective for its purpose than what it was when it came from the other House, but he expressed dissatisfaction with the Lord Chancellor's Amend- ment, under which the persons issuing the prospectus would not be required to have a reason- able belief in the competence of an expert whose report was incorporated in the prospectus. The Lord Chancellor defended this Amendment, and declared that a more ridiculous and unworkable piece of legislation.than this Bill, as it came from the other House, he had never known. After some further dicussion the Bill was read a third time. In the House of Commons, Mr Smith moved that at the Saturday sitting to-day, as soon as Govern- ment business was disposed of, the Speaker do adjourn the House without question put. Mr Lea moved an Amendment to allow of the Irish Sunday Closing Bill being proceeded with after the Government business, but the Amendment was defeated by 120 to 46, and Mr Smith's Motion was agreed to. The Navy Votes were proceeded with in Committee of Supply. Various subjects were discussed, and Mr W. H. Smith, in replying to a demand for a Select Committee to consider the conditions of labour in the Dockyards, said that be and the Chancellor of the Exchequer would associate themselves with the First Lord of the Admiralty and the Secretary for War, in order to make a personal enquiry into the circumstances under which the labour in the Dockyards was conducted before next year's Estimates were presented. Several Votes were agreed to- The House of Commons held a sitting on Satur- I day for the purpose of proceeding with the Army and the Civil Service Estimates in Committee of Supply. During the discussion on the Militia Vote Mr Stanhope said he could not recommend any further graut of puplic money for the Militia until the present system had had a fair tfrial and I that the increase of forty-nine thousand pounds in this year's Estimates was a substantial proof of his I desire to do what he could for them. Under the Vote for War Material he mentioned that the new rifle had been tried on a large scale, and the reports regarding it justified the belief that it was the best rifle in the hands of any army in Europe. The eight Army Votes were agreed to after five hours' discussion, and the debate on the Foreign Office was then resumed. Mr S. Smith condemned the recognition of the French Protectorate of Madagascar but, on several members rep eseuting that the subject could not be adequately discussed until after the Ministerial statement on Monday in reference to the Anglo-French Agreement, progress was reported. The Fills of Sale Bill passed through Committee, and the House rose at twenty minutes past seven o'clock. In the House of Lords on Monday, the Marquess of Salisbury laid upon the table the Agreement arrived at between this country and France with respect to several matters with which the two countries were concerned in Africa. The Agree- ment provided for the recognition by France of our Protectorate over Zanzibar, while this country in return recognised thfc Protectorate of France over Madagascar. Both sides had not only reserved the rights and privileges of the subjects of each, but had also given the most explicit guarantee to the missionaries and missions as to the freedom of religious practices and teaching. The Agreement also drew a line of delimitation between the spheres of activity of the Niger Company and of the French Government south of the Mediterranean. That line extended from Say, on the Niger, to Barrpwa, on Lake Tchad, and was to be so drawn as to comprise in the sphere of action of the Niger Company all that fairly belonged to the kingdom of Sokoto. By this the Niger Company benefited considerably, giving it a large portion of the western shore of the lake. The Chairmau;of the Company had expressed himself well content with the arrangement. Commissi jners would be appointed by the French and British Governments to determine the line between the two extremities mentioned.. Nothing that had been done affected the rights of the Sultan of Turkey with respect to the regions to the south of his Tripoli dominions. The London County Bill was read a third time and passed. In the House of Commons, on the Foreign Office Vote, Sir J. Fei-gussoi- explained briefly the Anglo- French Agreement. This gave rise to a short discussion, in which Mr Buchanan and one or two other members expressed disapproval of its terms. A debate on the Mission of Sir J. Lintoru Simmons to the Vatican followed, a Motion by Sir G. Campbell for the reduction of the Vote being defeated by 109 to 62. A Motion for the reduction of tho Vote was moved by Captain Verney, to test the feeling of the House in reference to Madagascar, and was defeated by 102 to 51. The Vote was ultimately agreed to. In the House of Lords Tuesday the Commons' Amendments to the Dublin Corporation Bill were considered, and after a long discussion, the Commons' Amendment was agreed to by 29 to 21. In the House of Commons the Lords' Amend- ments to the Bill for the removal of gates in the Metropolis were considered, Captain Veruoy moved to amend the Lords' Amendment with the view of emphasising the decision of the Lords by makmg it clear that compensation should be given to the owners of lands affected by the removal of their gates, and not to occupiers. This was negatived by 77 to 71. Several other Amendments to the Lords' Amendment were moved, and the debate was ultimately adjourned to allow Sij John Lubbock, who promoted the Bill on behalf of the London County Council, to be present. Sir M. H. Beach informed Mr Gray that the Government, during the recess, will give careful attention to the memorial, signed by nearly seventy members of the House, asking for the appointment of a Com- mission to inquire what Amendment was necessary in the law of Tithe Redemption, and would doubt- less be able to announce their decision when the House met again. In Committee of Supply the Vote for the Home Secretary's Department gave rise to a desultory discussion, which lasted till midnight, when the Vote was agreed to, and the Colonial Office Vote was proceeded with. In the House of Commons Wednesday, the Lords' Amendments to the London County Council Bill were considered and agreed to. The Civil Service Estimates were resamed in Com- mittee of Supply. On the Vote for the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Friendly Societies, Mr W. H. Smith, replying to Mr Bradlaugh, said that a suggestion of the hon. member would receive the consideration of the Government, that a small Commission should be appointed during the Recess to inquire into the condition and pro- cedure of several Friendly Societies, which the Select Committee oil the subject had thought they were precluded from considering. Supply was completed at Twenty Minutes past ine, amid Ministerial cheers. pn the Motion of Mr Balfour, the Bill for facilitating the construction of light railways in Mayo and Galway was read a second time.
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