The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

THE NAVAL MAN(EUVRES. We have entered upon the manoeuvres for this year with far less flourish of trumpets than in 1889; at that time the strategical evolutions of great fleets opposed to one another was novel, and the attempted attack upon our harbours, by bringing war, so to speak, to our doors, interested the veriest land lubber in the proceedings. The campaign sketched out for this year, though not of so sensational a character, is more nearly in accord with the probabilities of any great naval war in which we might unhappily be engaged. Serious attacks upon our ports, even if practicable, could be of but doubtful gain and very probable loss to an enemy, who would be little likely to risk his men and ships in such proceedings, while a far easier mode of vitally injuring us lay open to him. In the present congested state of her population the very existence of England depends upon the regular supplies of food and raw materials poured into her markets from over sea. The How of trade checked for even a short time would entail distress and starvation, weapons I that an enemy would not fail to avail himself of. The lesson to be studied this year is how best to protect these trade routes, especially where they converge upon the narrow waters surrounding our shores. It is manifest that in the open ocean merchant vessels with steam power would have many chances in their favour, while cruisers with their limited coal capacity would labour under disadvantages that would prevent their carrying operations far afield from their coaling depots. Opponents of Home Rule point out the danger that might arise in case of a serious naval war, weie the magnificent harbours of Ireland to I)e under the control of a probably hostile Irish executive. In the present instance the fleet of the supposed enemy are given the ports in the south of Ireland as their base of action, and the island and harbour of Alderney as a depot and shelter for a torpedo flotilla. The object of the enemy under Admiral Sir Michael Culme Seymour, is to cruise in the I trade route from the South, which, crossing trade route from the South, which, crossing the Bay of Biscay, flows into the St. George's and English Channels, to maintain their position, and harass trade without coming Z, into collision with a superior British fleet under Admiral Sir George Fryson, who will endeavour to discover their whereabouts, and drive them off their beat. The British fleet has its headquarters at Plymouth, with a reserve squadron at Portl-ind. On the opening of hostilities, a determined attack was made upon the fleet at Plymouth, at Portland, and upon a fleet of colliers at Falmouth, by torpedo boats from Alderney; the colliers were destroyed, but the other attacks were successfully repulsed, with a loss to the enemy of three boats captured, and two disabled. Attention will now be concentrated upon the more serious movements of the cruisers and battle ships the enemy has sailed from Berehaven, and has been for some days in probable possession of the trade route. The British fleet has also sailed, and after sweeping the narrow seas without finding trace of the enemy, filled up with coal at the Scillies, and continued their search presum- ably to the southward. It is painful to note the apparent delight with which sonieof oui-contetnporaiies chronicle the accidental bursting of a boiler tube, or the jamming of some big gun's gear during the pre- n Z5 ZD liminary evolutions does it not occur to our friends that complicated machinery is liable to get out of order when disused for any length of time, and that the object of these evolutions is to discover defects so as to allow of their rectification before the vessels are put to the test of mock warfare ? Considering the marvellous intricacy of the mechanical appliances of our ships, and the short time that their temporary crews are allowed to settle down to their work, the wonder is that so few accidents occur can any foreign navy show so small a record 1

THE COMING OF AGE OF MR. ERNALD E. RICHARDSON, GLANBRYDAN PARK. Being unable to publish a list of the house party present at the ball held in connection with the festivities on the above occasion in our last issue, we now give the same with dresses as far as we were able to getlthem :—J. C. Richardson, 3rd Glamorgan Mrs J. C. Richardson, starlight Canon Robeson Mrs Robeson, poudree J. P. Mellor, Judge Court dress Mrs Mellor, poudree; Mrs Coursol, water lily Miss Lucy Serocold, Louis XV. Miss Margaret Serocold, Marguerite Miss Violet Serocold, Dresden china; Miss Ethel Long, Silver Queen Miss Kathleen Campbell, Dresden shepherdess Ernald Richard- son, George II. Eden Richardson, George III. Capt. L. Richardson, 14th Hmsars H. J. Wil- liams, Brecon Militia; Kenneth Campbell, High- lander; R. Vaughan Johnson, Neapolitan fisher- man; F. E. Robeson, Windsor uniform Sir James Drummond, Carmarthen Artillery Lady Drummond; Col. Davies-E vans, Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire; Mrs Davies-Evaus, evening dress; Miss Davies-Evans, butterfly; J. W. Gwynne- Hughes, Deputy Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire Miss May Gwynne-Hughes and Miss Maud Gwynne-Hughes, otter hunt Miss Maggie Gwynne-Hughes, Galatea; Miss Goring Thomas, Grace Darling; J. A. Williams, Neapolitan fisherman Mr Wardell, Matador Baron Koenig, Danish peasant Mr Mansel Lewis, Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Mansel Lewis, old picture Miss Lewis, Mary Seton Miss C. Peel, Mistress Margery P. N. Miles, Nile boatman W. de Winton, Matador; C. W. Bell, Hereford Hunt Club Mrs Rudman, evening dress; Miss E. Saunders, magpie Miss Abadam, Louis XYJ. MissM. Abadam, snowflake; Mr HCjBond, South Berks Hunt; Mr C. Vaughan Pryse-Rice, Llan- venny Hunt Club Mrs C. Vaughan Pryse-Rice, Heart's ease Miss Pryse, poudree Mrs New- land, red as a rose is she Miss Stewart, Arum lily Miss Taylor, Swiss peasant; Miss D. Tyler, poudree Miss L. Tyler, starling G. R. Pryse, hunt dress; Major Newland, Tivyside Hunt Club; Capt. Stewart, Madras Horse Artillery; Gwyn Saunders-Davies, White Hussars C. D. Tyler, tit-bits W. R. Tyler, rouge-et-noir D. E. Osborne Jones, R.M.C. MrThursby-Pelham, Hedleyside Hunt; Mrs Thursby-Pelham, Lady temp George 1. Miss Blanche Barton, Mary Queen of Scots Mr Long Price; Mrs Long Price, Spanish lady Miss Long Price, Italian gleaner t J. Long Price, Oxford Volunteers E. W. Sealy, Court gentleman A. D. 1800; Mrs Neame, autumn leaves Miss E. Neame, -wild rose Miss S. Neame, Marguerite; William J. Buckley, M.F.H., Carmarthenshire W. J. Jeffreys, Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Jeffreys, Amy Robsart; Miss Jeffreys, French Marquise Mrs N. Robin- son, Venetian lady; Mrs G. Lister, Lady of Avenall; N. Robinson, Montgomery Yeomanry E. L. Lister, Monmouth Engineers; Mrs Wynd- ham Lloyd, Quakeress; Mrs Clarke Richardson, poudree Miss Esther Richardson, winter Miss C. Richardson, lady 16th century Miss Mildred Serocold, Dresden China; F. Richardson, Neapolitan fisherboy W. Philipps, 19th Cen- tury Miss C. H. Philipps, Contadina Miss C. F. Philipps, black and white witch W. Picton Philipps, 17th century J. Vaughan Philipps, cyclist; Grismond Philipps, Carmarthen Artil- lery Stuart Morgan, magpie; Mrs Bishop, Vicux rose; Mrs Lloyd Harries, poudree; Miss Copner, Watteau Capt. Lloyd Harries, Queen's Militia; Capt. Toms, evening dress; F. H. Douglas-Willan, B.A.,Oxon; A. Stokes, Pem- broke Yeomanry Miss A. Stokes, Italian gipsy Miss E. Stokes, Dorothy Mrs Parkinson, Queen of Diamonds Miss Beresford, white cockade Miss L. Beresford, Iolanthe J. Parkinson, Windsor uniform Cecil Beresford, Granta Club Frank Freeth, Earl of Leicester Hamilton Allen, clown; Miss Roberts, La Rcpublique Francaise; Stepney Gulston, Car- marthen Artillery (silver) Major Dalrymple, Carmarthen Artillery Mrs Dalrymple, poudree G. Lewis, R.A. Mrs Jones (Velindre), lady 1760 Mrs T. Jones, Mary Queen of Scots Miss R. Jones, Moorish girl; Miss M. Jones, poudree; ) Miss Clara Jones, Mexican peasant; Mrs Charles Bishop, Mary Queen of Scots; Miss Alice Bishop, Italian peasant; Major F. Allen, East Yorks; Mrs Lewis Bishop, magpie; Miss L. Bishop, Lady Teazle Miss T. Bishop, girl gra- duate; Mr L. Bishop, "We'll all go a hunting to-day;" Mr F. Copner, brigand Edward Lloyd, Glansevin Otter Hunt; Mrs Davidson, "My greatgrandmother" Miss Davidson, moonlight Miss W. Davidson, Jessica G. Davidson, Aladin Miss Lucy Jones, china Miss Harrison, Watteau lady Miss Morris, Japanese ladv Colin Kitto, P. and O. officer; and many others.

GLANSEVIN OTTER HOUNDS. These hounds will be located for the week at Meredydd Lloyd Price, Esq., Bryncothy, and will meet on Wednesday the 20th, at Coth y Bridge, Nantgaredig, and on Friday the 22nd, Brechfa (weather permitting), at 9.30 a.m.

SAD BATHING FATALITY IN THE TOWY. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr Richard Sussex, manager of the Carmarthen branch of Eastman's Limited, in company with his assistant Mr Richard Williams, went to bathe in the Tuwy. z, Being comparative strangers to the town, they chose one of the most dangerous spots in the river, known locally as 1V11 Policeman," from the fact that three policemen lost their lives in the samj spot about 25 years ago, and three years ago three militiamen also lost their lives there. z," The deceased who was a native of St. Giles, Devonshire, came here about three weeks ago from the Swansea Branch. He leaves a widow, I and one child a few weeks old. Eight coracles searched for the body up to 0 o'clock that night but without success. The searched was renew el Thursday morning, and the body found about. 9 a. tn. An inquest was held on the body at the Guildhall, at 12 o'clock yesterday (Thursday), before the deputy coroner, Mr R. M. Thomas, Carmarthen. The following is a list of the Jurymen :—Me?srs. J. Maclean, (foretuitii), Lewis Evans, W. Thomas, W. Finch, D. Davies, H. Parry, Daniel Lewis, H. Thomas, John Davies, W. Evans, John Ross, and J. Davies. The iury I having inspected the body, Esther Sussex, the widow, was called and identified the body as that of her late husband. Richard Williams, butcher, employed at Eastman's establishment, said he went with deceased the previous day to bathe in the Towy, on the Llangunnor bank at the bend of the river, above the Tinworks. They both undressed, witness entering the water first. He afterwards came back and returned with the deceased, who began to swim, and witness did the same, but the under current was so strong that ,th,ough he could touch the bottom he could not stand on his feet. Hejhad a fight to get out, and when he got to about his middle, he saw just the top of the deceased's head Deceased shouted out once "Come here Dick," and he did not appear to be struggling. He had heard since that there were deep holes about that spot. Sussex had once jumped into the dock at Swansea, and saved a man, and was a much stronger swimmer than witness. Witness was very exhausted and had to lie down on his clothes for a short time, he got up and shouted on two men he saw on the path. Uedressedandcame to town, and told a policeman and others about it. He was 21 years of age. They sawthe board but they did not pass any remark on it, as they thought it was onlya board warning trespassers. Benjamin Edwards, Priordy, fisherman, gave evidenceas to finding the body thatmorning on the town side of the river, a bit lower than the sign. The Coroher having briefly summed up, the jury immediately returned a verdict of Accidentally drowned," with a recommendation that the notice boards should be made more conspicuous in order that strangers who were very apt to go to bathe in that spot might be better warned.—The jury directed their fees for attending to be given to the widow.

THE STRIKE IN SOUTH WALES. After many years of peaceful and prosperous work, South Wales finds itself once more the scene of one of the largest and most far reaching in its consequences of the strikes that have ever marked its history or sullied its character. But unlike its predecessors, no acts of violence have hitherto been perpetrated, and the enormous number of men—80,000—now out behave on the whole most decorously. In 1800, when the great furnaces from Pontypool to Cwm-neath were stopped, it was found necessary to call in the aid of the Dragoons, and two men were hung. The next strike took place in 1831, when many lives were lost at Merthyr. The days of violence seem, however, to have ended with those that marked the Chartist outbreak now fifty years ago. Considerable excitement marked the first stages of the present conflict, but matters have by this time considerably quieted. Hopes were enter- tain that as the result of yesterday's (Thursday's) meeting of the railway joint directorate Mr Inskip their representative would be empowered to come to a final arrangement with the men's delegates, satisfactory alike to both sides. The principal point of difference appears to be so insignilicant that a lengthened strike would be quite unjustified, and its prolongation an unnecessary hardship, not only on those immediately interested, but on the community at large. A settlement has been postponed, and negociations frustrated by the action of the men in declining to entertain the terms submitted to them by their own duly constituted leaders. Numerous meetings have been held in Cardiff and throughout the hill districts covered by the Taff Vale, Rhymney, and Barry Railway Companies. Resolutions of sympathy and promising support to the men were passed at all the meetings. The stumbling block in the way of an agreement is the question of guaranteed work. The directors offer a guaranteed month of 240 hours with four days' work during the week in which Mabon's holiday monthly occurs, but the men decline to accept anything less than a guarantee of five days. All traffic is stopped and trade on the railways, and at the docks entirely suspended. The Chamber of Commerce have resolved to support the railway directors in their resistance to the men's claims, and the Seamen's Union have issued a declaration of war against all Cardiff vessels until the strike is concluded. A Rhymney signal box was discovered on fire early on Wednesday morning last, and it was feared to be the work of an incendiary, but later indications condemn this opinion. It is estimated that up to the present date the loss in wages Ac., has reached the enormous amount of a quarter of a million pounds.

CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A quarterly meeting of this Council was held last Tuesday, at the Town Hall, Aberayron, when the following were present: -Mr Peter Jones (chairman); The Lord Lieutenant of the County, Major Price Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron; Aldermen David Jenkins, Maesteg Jenkin Jenkins, Felincoed C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth Levi James, Cardigan Roderick Lloyd, Tregaron Dl. Jones, Llanon; Llewelyn Edwards, Aberystwyth Jenkin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf; David Davies, Maengwyn D. Lloyd, Newcastle Emlyii and William Davies, Rhydowenfach Councillors J. C. Harford, Falcondale James James, Llanrhystid; Morris Davies, Ffosrhydygaled Enoch James, 'Borth T. Thomas, Blaenporth John Davies, Llangranog William Morgan, Bow- street Evan Davies, Aberbank; Evan Richards, Llanfihangel-y-creuddin John Davies, Tanycoed J. T. Morgan, Nantceirio J. Hugh Jones, Aberarth J. M. Howell, Aberacrom Evan Rowlands, Tregaron John Davies, Cilcennin Evan Morgan, Llan sail tffriti cl Daniel Jenkins, Ystrad John Jones, Nantcwnlle J. 0. Davies, New Quay John Williams, Cardigan Morgan Evans, Llanarth Enoch Davies, Llandyssil; and David Davies, Llandewi-brefi Mr Fryer, Clerk to the Council Mr Hutchins, County Surveyor and other officials were also in attendance. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. THE TEACHING OF AGRICULTURE. On the proposal of Mr Jenkin Jenkins, Mr Lloyd, Pant, Llaiulewi-brefi Mr Rees, Llanarth and Mr Evans, Pengarn were nominated as representatives of the Council to serve upon the Joint Committee to be formed for the purpose of considering the question of the teaching of agriculture in connection with the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. THE CONTKOL OF THE POLICE—CHARITIES. The Clerk read a resolution passed by the Denbighshire Council with reference to 11 Standing Joint Committees. It prayed that the law be amended with regard to the members of the Joint Standing Committee in order to have the control of the police entirely in the ratepayers' hands. The letter went on to state that a resolution to that effect had been presented by them to Parliament and asking the Council to do the same.—The Chairman said that a resolution to the effect that the police should be entirely under the control of the Council had already been passed by them, and they need not take further I notice of it.—The Clerk also read copies of resolutions as to charities received from the Councils of Denbigh, Liecester and Lincoln. -iNT)- Morgan Evans gave notice that he would have a cl motion with respect to them placed on the agenda for the next meeting. COflilESrONDEKCE. A letter was read from the borough of Lmlpeter as to the taking over of their highways as main roads. —The Chairman said ¡ hat the committee held at. Lampeter had recommended the Council to take over from 150 to 200 miles of road, such roads to include the main thoroughfare through- out each town, but he found that Lampeter wanted nearly the whole number of their streets taken over, High-street seemed to him to be the only street entitled to it.—Mr J. C. Harford explained the matter and stated that the total length of road they wanted to be taken over was only 944 yards long. The matter was referred to the Main road they wanted to be taken over was only 944 yards long. The matter was referred to the Main I Koads Committee. A letter was read from the Town Clerk, Aberystwyth, asking the Council to appoint a committee to meet a committee of the Town Council in that town to discuss the question of the cost of erecting suitable lamps on the Trefechan Bridge. — Mr Jenkin Jenkins asked why they should assist Aberystwyth in getting ornamental lamps on their bridge more than any other place, and on the chairman stating that, the duty of erecting the lamps on the bridge devolved on the Council, and that the Town Council wanted good ornamental lamps half the cost of which the town was willing to pay, he proposed, and Major Price Lewes seconded, that the County Council pay the cost of ordinary street lamps, and if the Aberystwyth Town Council wanted more expensive ones they would have to pay the (lifrerence them- sel ves. This was carried. It was decided to agree to the terms of Mr Harford, viz— £ 20 for the use of the Town Hall, Lampeter, for all county purposes, Mr J. M. Howell's proposal that the Aberayron Town Hall be substituted being only lost by one vote. MAIN ROAn COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The next business was to receive the report of the Main Roads Committee. Each rccommenda- tion was taken separately and voted upon. The application of Mr James, Pantffynon, for leave to enclose a small strip adjoining his land was referred to the sub-committee to report thereon to the Council. The surveyor's estimate of expenditurefor the quarter endiug 30th Septem her, amounting to £ 356 10s Od., which included £ 90 10s Od. for the retaining wall of the Aberayron bridge, and £30 for the approach to Llechryd bridge was allowed. Bills amounting 1 to £113 Os. 7d., were ordered to be paid.—The surveyor havingreported that acareful examination of Penybont Bridge, Aberystwyth, proving that the structure could be repaired to its present width for an outlay not exceeding jE40 beyond the sum (£(;0) already granted, it was decided to grant the further outlay making the total amount to £100. The resolution the Council had passed requiring all such works to be done by contract was rescinded, and the repairs ordered to be done by day work under the foremanship of Mr John Evans; Thespian-st., Aberystwyth. --A long discuss- ion,irosefto,n therecommendationof thecommittee "that 2s. 6d. a day be paid to the present road labourers who are able bodied men, and to all new workmen who may be taken on hereafter, the hours of labour to be seven o'clock to six instead of from seven to five as at present." The recommendation had been before the Council before, and it was referred back to the committee, but they determined to adhere to it.—Mr Jenkin Jenkins said the system would be a costly extravagance, and he moved that it he rejected.— Mr J. M. Howell seconded.—Mr Morgan Evans said it would be easy to get a better scheme than the one proposed by the committee. He saw that it was by a majority, and not unanimously, that the scheme was adopted by the Committee. The new scheme would mean a direct increase of £ 200 to the rates, and E500 indirectly, because it would affect the labour all over the country. It would affect the bye-road labourets, because the main roadmen would be working for 2s. 6d. & another mat. close by, on the bye-road, working for Is. 6d. or 2s. a day, and doing the same amount of work. He suggested that they let out the roads in sections to be repaired by contract, specifying the number of pounds to be supplied to each section, and the work to be superintended by their own surveyor at intervals — Mr Morris Davies said it would be advisable for them to hear what Mr Fryer, their clerk, had to say. He had to he dumb on other matters, but as the Council had appointed him oil that committee, he was entitled to say anything lie liked in the matter. The speaker said lie could not under- stand what real objections could be brought against the scheme. He had been told that it was a pet scheme of the committee, and that some members were determined to oppose it for that reason.—The Clerk explained the matter, and said the committee had gone through every book they could get hold of treating on the management of roads in Wales and England as well, and they found the tendency of road management was to a system of day labour. They found that the contracts did not answer, that there was constant friction between the surveyors and contractors, and in fact the contractors did not carry out the work as it should be done. The committee also went into the question of figures to see how far it would bear the expense of maintaining roads over the above and present length. Eleven constant labourers were employed for ten months in the year in the upper part of the country, and twelve constant, and three occasional labourers in the lower part. They took their calculation at 1 man for every 4 miles, thus for their 136 miles they would get 34 men. He gave all the details the committee had gone into, and said that they ought to get 10 men more to work, to put against the cutting of the stones. That gave £8 10s. 4d. more in the new system than in the old. They would have much more and better material put on the roads by the new scheme.—Mr Morris Davies, in a lengthy speech upholding the new plan, moved the adoption of the new scheme with a rider that the part relating to the men working from 7 to 6 be put into operation at once, and that the employment of extra men, and the in- crease of wages be postponed till the 1st October. This was ultimately carried. Mr Hutchins, the county surveyor, having reported upon the condi- tion of the various highways provisionally ordered to be declared main roads, it wasagreed to makefile final order in respect of all with the exception of the roads leading from Cwrrws Bridge to Cross Roads, and the roads from Maesnewydd to Tynyparc. -It was also agreed to ask the various municipal authorities of the county to give their terms for the future maintenance of main roads within their limits, and to refer the subject to the main roads committee.—The finance committee's report was adopted, and it was unanimously agreed to make a contribution of C210 towards the main- tenance from April 1889, till taken over by the county authority, of those highways within the Tregaron Union, provisionally ordered to be constituted main roads.—A proposition by Mr Aeronian Jenkins that milestones and fingerposts should be placed on the new main roads was referred to the main roads committee, and a proposition by Mr C. M. Williams that Lampeter should be appointed the place of election for the county of its parliamentary representative, was amended in favour of Aberayron, seventeen voting for Aberayron as against 14 for Lampetcr. The result was received with cheers by the Aberayron representatives.—Mr Levi James appealed to the council not to rob Cardigan of its last vestige of privilege.—The council then rose.

MARRIAGE OF MISS DAVIEtf, OF FROODYALE. The inhabitants in the northern part of Car- marthenshire, especially that part watered by the river Cothi, N-iz from Froodvale to Llansavvel, were very happy and joyous last Thursday, (the 7th inst), when Miss Helen E. Davies, elder daughter of Mr J. M. Davies, of Frood- vale, was married at Llansawel Church, to Mr George Behrens, third son of Mr Edward Behrens, of the Oaks, near Manchester, and Bettisfield Park, Flintshire. Miss Davies has endeared herself to all by her homely and winning ways. She took great interest in the Church, and the choir will miss her very much. She will be long remembered in Llansawel, as one who at all times loved to call and assist the poor and suffering. A proof of the esteem ln which the Froodvale family is held, was to be seen in the universal signs of rejoicing, on the interesting occasion. A large number of neighbours and friends joined in some extensive work in the way of decorations, and there was a considerable dis- 1)1 ay of bunting of many colours, bearing appropriate mottoes for the happy occasion, all along the route to the Church. Flags floated everywhere, which showed their sympathy with the event, and such a sight never was seen at Llansawel, within the memory of man. Com- mencing at Froodvale the workmen on the estate erected two grand arches, which were decorated with much taste, ana must have cost a great deal of labour. The mottoes were We wish you joy "Priodas dda," Duw a'u Bcndithio," Cymru dros Byth." A fine and neat evergreen arch was erected near the entrance to the old Frood- vale by Mr J. Parry, assisted hy his neighbours and friends, and was tastefully decorated with flags, and mottoe, (1 od bless the happy pair." Near Trewaun, Mr William Lloyd erected an evergreen arch, and a considerable display of bunting beating the following zilottous flir ;t dedi%-yd(I fyddo 'r utidel)." "Lollg life and lial)i)liie,ss," tiid Ll%yddi;tut i deulu Ffrwd- vale." At Mr Owen Evans, Maesyderwen, a line of flags was.stretched across the road at the entrance to the little country town of Llansawel. ,Air J;tiucs Thomas, Maesllan, (assisted by many willing hands), erected a grand arch between Corner House, and the Swan Inn. It was taste- fully decorated with evergreens, flowers, flags, c., with the following mottoes May your life be full of bliss." "Hiruesa dedwvddwcli" "Bydded eich bywyd yn llawn o wynfyd." Every house from thence to the Church displayed more or less bunting. Stretching across from Glynsawyl, to Black Lion were appropriate mottoes-'Priodas dda i chwi,' BendithDuw ar yr undeb,' Long life, joy, peace, and happiness, to Mr A "Irs Behrens. Round the corner leading to the Church, between the Black Lion, and the Town Hall, Mr Henry Rumbold, (assisted by a few willing hands) erected a grand arch of ever- greens and flowers, which was tastefully designed and displayed a considerable number of flags and bannerettes with the following mottoes Long life and happiness to the Bride and Bridegroom." The Rev. J. Lewis, curate, assisted by Miss Hughes, Post Office, and Mr D. Jones, Cenarth, tastefully decorated the Church tower (which is being restored by Lady Drummond), with ever- greens and appropriate mottoes "Happy may this union be," "Long life to the happy pair." Inside the Church was decorated by Mrs Chidlow, Mrs Dr. Evans, Mrs Richards (of London), Mrs Price, Glynsawyl, and Miss Hughes, with beautiful ilowcrs in pots with moss and ever- greens, which looked very pretty, and made a most effective effect. As early as twelve o'clock a large crowd had gathered about the approaches to the Church in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Bride. The hour fixed for the ceremony was 1.15. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Charles Chidlow (vicar), assisted by the Rev. John Lewis (curate), who at the hour fixed for the ceremony, took np their positions on each side of the altar. In addition to the invited guests, the Church was filled with a surging crowd, everyone of whom appeared to be anxious ti be as near the altar as possible. Everyone was awaiting the Bride, who at last drove up to the Church door where she alighted, and no time was lost in forming the procession. Miss Davies leaned on the arm of her father. She wore a rich ivory Duchess satin dress, trimmed with a long wreath of flowers and chiffon a Brussels net veil over a wreath of real orange blossom, fastened by a pearl and diamond brooch, the gift of her father and mother; and a moonstone and diamond brooch, the gift of the bridegroom the only other jewellery she wore being a lovely diamond star brooch, also presented by the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Kate Behrens and Miss Alice Mabel Davies, wore white silk Liberty dresses and hats, with pearl and gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Walter Behrens acted as best man. When the final blessing had been pronounced, the bride and bridegroom walked together down the aisle to the carriage, Mis D. Long Price playing the Wedding March on the organ they then drove off to Froodvale. Before, during and after the service the sun shone out with exceptional brightness, an augury it may be hoped o; the old saying, that" Happy is tho Yi 7:1 bride the sun shines on." In honour of the oc- casion, Mr and Mrs Davies issued iiivitatioitsitot reception at Froodvale, the following invited guests were present, Sir James and Lady Drummond, Lieut.-General Sir James and Lady Hills-Johne?, Mrs Jolmes, Mrs Jockhart Ross, Mr George Ross, Mr, Mrs and Miss Gwynne- Hughes, Mr and Mrs Behrens, the Misses Behrens, Messrs Walter, Oliver, Richard, Clive, Harold and Noel Behrens, Dr. Davies and Miss Davies (Bays-hill), Mrs Hugh Roberts, Mr E. Tudor Jones, Mr and Mrs D. Long Price, the Rev Charles and Mrs Chidlow, the Rev J. Lewis, and Dr. and Mrs Evans. At the Town Hall, Llansawel, Mr and Mrs Davies provided a substantial tea for all who cared to partake of it, and it is estimated that over 600 persons did so. After the tea was over there were rustic sports held in Maesllan meadow. THE BRIDE'S PRESENTS. The bridegroom, fitted dressing case and silver- mounted travelling bag. diamond star brooch, dia- mond and moonstone brooch, gold and pearl brooch and pearl brooch; Mr and Mrs Behrens, gold watch with bracelet and chatelaine, gold brooch, lovely hand-worked fitted writing case, <fco.; Mr Adolph Behrens, diamond sapphire ring; Mr Frank Behrens, diamond, pearl and sapphire bracelet Mrs J. Bishop, hand painted panelled screen Air W. Bonville, gold pen and holder Rev C. and Mrs Chidlow, silver fruit spoons and sugar sifter Miss Cookman, fitted work basket; Rev J. Cautley and Colonel Cautley, silver inkstand; Mr and Mrs Davids, Froodvale, diamond and pearl brooch, silver tea and coffee service and kettle, old Brussels lace fan, old lace, and old china; Mr C. F. Davies, silver photograph frame; Mr O. W. Davies, silver ensket; Mr O. St. L. Davies, brass letter weigher- Miss A. M. Davies, Russian leather silver mounted blotter; Mr and Mrs B. Davies, cheque; Dr. and the Misses Davies, Worcester china vases; Mr T. and Miss A. Davies, silver waist buckle; Rev D. Davies, Mathew Arnold's poenis and other prcsents; Sir R. Henry Davies, very handsome oak writing case; Sir James and Lady Drummond, leather despatch box. Mrs Davidson, gold and silver curb bracelet; Mrs Davies, Portuguese water ju» Mrs H. Davies, salt and spice boxes; Mr and Mis J. Davies, celery dish; Mr and Mrs D. Davies, electro inkstand; Mr and Mrs W. Davies, carved basket and spice box; Miss Dixon. Japanese cabinet- Mrs Davies, old goblet and honey jar Ven. Arch. deacon and Mrs Edmondes, pearl brooch and chain; Dr. and Mrs Evans, specimen vases; Mrs Evans, white china basket; Mrs C. Evans, painted bracket; Mr and Evans, dessert dishes; Miss E. Jones and Miss C. Lloyd, cheese stand; Miss Margaret Griffiths, old jug Miss E. M. Griffiths, brass hot water jug; Col. Gr. S. Hills, clock, aneroid barometer, thermometer and compass combined; MrsE. S. Hills, Copeland china cakestand; Miss Sybil Hills, Indian gold embroidered table cloth and d'Oyleys; Mr and Mrs J. C. Hughes, gipsey teakettle; Master and Misses Hughes, four coal. port flower pots; Mr and Mrs Gwynne-Hughes, very handsome embossed silver hair and clothes brushes and hand glass in Russian leather case the Misses Hughes, silver shoe horn and button hook; Miss Hall, Charles Lamb's works; Col. and Mrs Gwynne-Hughes, cheese and butter stand; Sir James, Lady Hills-Jones, and Mrs Johnes, Topaz and amethyst necklet; Mr and Mrs C. A. Jones, silves mustard pots and pepperboxes; Mr E. Tudor Jones, diamond fly brooch Mrs E. W. Jones, leather work; Mrs David Jones, three jugs; Mr and Mrs Malcolm Kearton, white fan; Mr'and Mrs Kelly, gold cable bracelet; Miss Kirkhouse, hand worked cushion; Sir Marteine and Lady LK>yd, moonstone, diamond and ruby bangle; jirs Lloyd Lloyd, silver match box; Mrs and' Mias Lloyd, two Welsh shawls; Llansawel Church Choir, very handsome photo floral albuui; Mr ani Mrs W. Lewis, three flower vases; Colonel and Mrs Methuen, Japanese work table; Mr aud Mrs Morgan, inlaid model arm chair; the Dowager Lady Napier of Magdala, framed portrait of the late Lord Napier; Mr and Mrs Parry, creaui and sugar and Sligar stand; the Misses Price, Shakespeare works in case; Miss Pratt, carved oak blotter- Mrs Lockhart Ross, silver card case Mr and Mrs V. Pryse-Rice, silver flower vase; Mr and Mrs Arnold Roy 1^ glass and iron work centre piece- Miss Richards and Mrs J. Davies, writino desk ■ Mrs Hugh Roberts, album of views in North<Walec> Miss Mildred Roberts, set of d'Oyleys Miss Dorothy Roberts, tea cosy; Mrs Rumbold, suear basin and cream jug Mrs Snow, silk nnrl i,no „?„n pocket; Sirs 'lhompson, sets mono vases 2 vols of old engravings; Miss Vaughan, letter rack; Mr ^.d button hook and shoe horn • Miss A. dhams s.lver scent bottle; Mrs Williams, set of trays Mrs AViiiilills, quilt and tab' cloth; theMisses W ightwic-k, Japanese pin travs The bridegroom's pro.en,/ „•„/ alse numerous and costly, and we regret wo have not the space to publish a list, of the same.