The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

KIDWELLY. TENNIS seems to be gaining ground at Kidwelly, a private club having been at last started. Members may be seen playing almost every evening on the ground near the G.W.R. IMPORTANT FREEHOLD SALE.—On Friday evening, Mr W. D. Jones auctioneer, of Kidwelly, ably and successfully disposed of the following valuable properties by public auction at Mason's Arms. (1) The Mason's Arms public-house and garden, for which the bidding was very keen, fell to Mr John, Felinfoel Brewery, at R815 (2) the house and garden adjoining lot 1, in Water-street, went to Mrs George Reynolds for 9140 (3) five fields, situate at the Arlais, with an acrage of nine and a half acres, was bought by the tenant, Mr William Jenkins, formally, Mount Pleasant, for E330. The former were the property of Mrs T. Griffiths, Hen Bias, and the latter of Captain Ralph. THE eisteddfod on Bank Holiday was not such a great financial success as some people thought. Were it not for the subscriptions received the committee would have barely cleared j615, but, without doubt, the eisteddfod did a great deal of good to the town at large. A lot of cake, etc., having been left on the hands of the refreshment stall holders after the eisteddfod, by the kind- ness of the committee the children attending the Methodist Sunday Schools were regaled to a treat of tea and cake on Wednesday last, at the old Castle, and after tea they processioned the principal streets of the town. CLUB processions seem to have gone out of fashion here. I remember in years gone by how the various societies used to vie with each other in their grand turn-outs. The Oddfellows with their grand aprons and sashes were always considered the best, i.e., until the "Foresters' were established, and then their turn-out was by far the best, it being, as the little boys said, exactly like a circus," ridden by Robin Hood and his merrie men." Than they used to attend Divine service at either the Parish Church or one of the chapels, but now all those things are of the past. No, stay, not all, they still have their feasts, for a few Saturdays ago the Oddfellows held their annual dinner at the Pelican Hotel, Mr Randell, the genial landlord, catering in his usual manner, which is enough to say of him. Again, last Saturday the Foresters held their feast at their place of meeting, the Nelson," when Mrs Gravell, the landlady, catered in first- class style.

BURRY PORT. BICYCLE ACCIDENT.-A lad named John Hunt, was badly hurt by a fall from a bicycle, on Wed. nesday evening last. OBITUARY. Our readers will no doubt, regret to hear of the death, on Saturday last, of Miss Catharine Ann Felton Achddu, aged 26 years, and Mrs Ann Hugh, widow of the late Captain Hugh, of Shoreham, who died last Monday, at the age of 67 years. They were both members of the congregation, who worship at St. Mary's Church, and were highly respected at this place. PROPERTY SALE. The following freehold and leasehold properties were offered for sale by Mr S. N. Powell, auctioneer, on Tuesday last, at the Cambrian Hotel. The attendance was fair :— Lot 1: "Baglan" Bryndias, Pembrey, Mr William Morgan, Brynymor, for £240. Lot 2: The dwell- ing house and shop, situated in Station Road, occupied by Mr n. J. Arthur, ironmonger, for JE350. Lot 3: The dwelling house and shop, situate in New-street, occupied by Mr John John, butcher. This lot was sold to Mr John John, before the sale commenced. Lots 4 and 5 Two dwelling houses, situated near the Pembeston Arms, not sold. EXCURSIONS. The men employed by Messrs. Elliotts' Metal Co, Limited, at the Pembrey Copper Works and at Cwm-Capel Colliery had their annual excursion last Saturday. They started for Bristol at about 6.40. a.m., and spent a very pleasant day there, the weather being beautifully fine, and all that could be desired. Clifton, and other interesting places were visited, a good many witnessing the cricket match between Gloucester and Lancashire, at Clifton. The excursionists behaved themselves remarkably well, and it is gratifying to learn that not a single accident took place. They returned home about 11 p.m. The workmen employed at the New Lodge Colliery and Brick Works, also had their annual outing on Saturday last. They went to Carmarthen by the 7.45. a. m. train, returning by the last up train. On Tuesday last, the Sunday School scholars, of Tabernacle Chapel, went to the Mumbles for a day's outing.

LLANGADOCK. ENTERTAINMENT. — A dramatic performance entitled The Marble Arch," comedietta in 1 act, supplemented by A Breach of Promise" farce, in 2 acts (by T. W. Robertson), and No 1 Round the Corner farce, in 1 act, was given at the Llangadock Board School-room, on Friday and Saturday 1st and 2nd inst, and repeated on Friday evening last. The characters in each act were represented as follows The Marble Arch," Jack Merewether," Capt. Toms, R.A. Capt. Trentham," Capt. T. Lloyd-Harries "Mrs Merewether," Miss Copner Constance Cameron," Mrs Lloyd-Harries. Breach of Promise Mr Ponticopp," Capt Toms, R.A. Phillip," Capt. T. Lloyd-Harries Achatis Croople," Capt. Park Mr Fullawords," Judge Bishop; "David," Mr E. P. Lloyd Cle- mentina Ponticopp," Miss Copner Honor Mohoy," Mrs Lloyd-Harries. No 1 Round the Corner Mr Nobler," Capt. Lloyd-Harries Mr Flipper," Mr Douglas Willan 2nd Floor Lodger," Capt. Park Jim," Mr H. M. Rees, Llangadock. Mr Douglas Willau also took Capt. Toms' part in the other acts on the third night. Each performance was opened by overture duetts, played by Miss Dayus and Miss Florence Rees, the Vicarage, each of whom performed their duties with admirable skill and ability. During the intervals which intervened between the acts, the Llangadock Glee Party," under the able leadership of the Rev. W. Rees, vicar, rendered the Village Chorister," and, Forth to the Battle," with a well merited success. Miss Rees, the Vicarage, sang Mary Lee," and in response to an encore gave the Bells of Aber- dovey in Welsh. It may be said this is only the second time upon which Miss Rees has appeared before the public, and her singing is indeed very much appreciated. She is a pupil of Mr Videon Harding, who predicts a very hopeful future in her musical career. Miss Mya Lewis, who is now well-known in musical circles, gave a highly creditable rendering of Ffarwel i ti Gymru fad," and responding to an encore gave Mercli y Melinydd." Mr James Thomas, Llanwrda, sang Cwymp Llewellyn," and was well received. Choice selections of music were also played by Miss Dayus, the Vicarage, who gave entire satis- faction to the audience. Capt. Toms, R.A., produced a most humorous impression upon the audience upon his rendering his musical sketch A day in the Camp." The performance each night attracted large audiences, and proved a decided success in every respect. The company —a decidedly good one-deserve the highest tribute available for having given such excellent performances in a small place like Llangadock. The sceneries it must be remembered, reflected the highest credit on those concerned in their management. The financial results have quite superseded expectations. May we hope to have more of these performances, which are so highly appreciated, during the coming winter season. Mrs Judge Bishop is to be congratulated for having promoted the above entertainments towards the lending library at Llangadock, and other worthy causes. Melus moes eto."

PENDINE. ON Thursday, August 7th, 1890, an eisteddfod was held at Pendine. A pavilion said to be capable of holding 600 persons had been erected in a field near the seashore. The eisteddfod was announced to commence at two p. m. sharp, but at that time there were not more than 20 persons present, including those on the platform. Slowly a few more dropped in, and at 2.55., the Rev. D. M. Benjamin rose to open the proceedings. He said that as the time had so far flown he would not make a speech, but he could not help saying that such a gathering as that before him had never before been seen at Pendine, indeed he could say without fear of contradiction, that from the time of Noah, that was the first eisteddfod held at Pendine. They could not say much as to what happened before that time, but he hoped now they had started the event would be made an annual one. He then introduced Mr Scourfield of Whitland, as conductor. Mr Scourtield also said he would not make a speech, but expressed his sorrow that so few had assembled and hoped that by making a little noise they would be able to gather them in, because he felt it was the duty of the strong to help the weak, and from what he had heard, the cause" at Pendine was particularly weak. Mr Jones one of the adjudicators then gave a song, after which the programme was gone through as follows — Bass or baritone solo, Y Bachgen Dewr (prize given by Mr D. Francis, wheelwright, Whitland). Five competitors. Won by Mr D. Thomas, of Dowlais reading a verse from the English Bible, to children under 15 years of age, (prize given by Mr T. James, Whitland). One competitor. Thomas Rowland Instance, Tavernspite soprano solo, Y ferch o lanau Teify." No competition adjudication on the essay, "Ffyddlondeb i foddion gras" (prize given by Mr H. Davies, Whitland). Divided between Miss John, Whit- land, and another, whose identy did not transpire adjudication on writing of 1st Psalm, English (prize given by Mr H. D. Jenkins, Whit- land). Won by Llewellyn Jones, Laugharne trio, 0 na bawn yn seren (prize given by Mrs Benjamin, East House, Pendine). Two com- petitors. Mr D. Evans, of Whitland, and party adjudication on prize bags (prizes given by Mr J. Brown, Pendine). 1st prize, Miss Walters, Trevaughan, Whitland, and the 2nd prize, Miss Flora Richards, Whitland tenor solo, Wyt ti'n cofio'r haul yn machlud (prize given by Mr John Oriel, Pendine). Four competitors. Neither worthy of the prize, but Mr Davies, Whitland, was best, to whom the prize was eventually given adjudication on poetry, subject—Pendine, not to exceed 50 lines (prize given by Mr M. H. Rees, Saw Mills, Whitland). Four competitors. Won by Mr John Davies, Waungron, Whitland ear test to children under 15 years of age (prize given by Mr D. Richards, Whitland). Three competitors of the same family. Won by the youngest, Ruth Martha Instance, Tavernspite "Mi welaf mewn adgof," by male voice party not under eight in number (prize given by Mrs Evans, Beach House, and Mrs Thomas, Big House, Pendine). No competition adjudication on essay, Dyledswydd yr Eglwys tuag at yr Ieuenctyd." Four com- petitors. Divided between Mr John Davies and Miss John, both of Whitland sight singing to children under 15, S.N. (prize given by Mr David Rees, Whitland Saw Mills). Three competitors, same children as before. Neither correct, but Catherine Leticia Instance was nearest, to whom the prize was awarded; rendering "The Sleigh- ing Glee (by a party not under 12 in number). No competition rendering Dewch i'r Gad" (by male voice party not under 12 in number). No competition. The conductor then said he was very sorry the eisteddfod had come to an end so soon, he was also very sorry to announce that something had happened which prevented the expected concert taking place in the evening. The concert would be held at some future time of which due notice should be given.—The Rev. D. M. Benjamin said he hoped those present would not consider that eisteddfod a disappointment. Speaking for himself he was not disappointed, but at the same time he hoped they should have a better one next year. He was very sorry that the friends who had promised to take part in the concert had been prevented from being present, but hoped the concert would take place soon. On behalf of the friends at Pendine he begged to move a vote of thanks to those who had patronised the eisteddfod.—Mr Howell Davies, Whitland, then rose to speak, but the small audience were leaving. He begged of them to stop hanner mined ragor but still they went, and Mr Davies bravely went on to say that they had expected a large eisteddfod at Pendine at that time of the year, but it had not proved a very large one. He hoped they would have a better concert. By which time there were not a dozen persons in the pavilion so Mr Davies sat down, and the first eisteddfod ever held at Pendine became a thing of the past. If should be mentioned that, true to the character of eisteddfodau, Welsh was the favourite language, but one could not help feeling sorry for one of the promoters who, when his patience became exhausted, loudly called for English please." Upon going down under the 11 rocks one found a second eisteddfod (so to speak) going on, under the management of about a dozen young gentlemen from the neighbourhood of St. Clears and Bankyfelin. They had an audience of several hundreds who appeared to enjoy the novel entertainment immensely. After what one had heard from the pavilion platform, at the back of which hung the motto in large characters "Y gwyr yn erbyn y byd," one was surprised to hear a man shouting Don't forget the concert at seven o'clock this evening," and .shortly afterwards notices were freely posted up- Pavilion entertainments, front seats, 4d, back space, 2d." When one went there one found not only a sparce audience, but a sparce programme, a want of "touch" and failure stamped on every feature. The small audience again went away complaining that they had not received their money's worth.

LLANDOVERY. SUDDEN DEATH. A person, named Sarah Owens, her husband and three children, residing at Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydvil, who was on a visit to a sister, living at Bwlchyfforest, near this town, died very suddenly. During I the afternoon of Thursday, Mrs Owen was | at Llandovery on the back of a pony. She returned to Bwlchyfforest about 6.30 in the evening. She then appeared to be in her usual health, but died very suddenly while partaking of tea about seven o'clock. She suddenly fell back in her chair, gave two or three groans, and ex- pired in about an hour and a half. Dr. Lewis was sent for, but she died before he arrived. Deceased's age was only 41. A lugubrious coincidence is the fact that two sisters of the de- parted, died in a simitar way some few years ago. Death is supposed to have resulted in this in- stance from failure of the heart's action. Tows COUNCIL.—A meeting of this Council was held on Saturday last. A representative of the Press on entering the room was told that the meeting was a private one, and that it had been decided to exclude reporters. At whose sug- gestion this decision was arrived at, we are not in a positon to state. Electors of an inquisitive turn of mind will probably demand a reply to the query next November. We wonder if we would be far wrong in hazarding the supposition that this, coupled with another breach, will have a good deal of weight in deciding the issue at the forth- coming municipal election. Candidates have over and over again, when standing for seats, held out their determination, if elected, to have all their proceedings conducted in the open light of day. How far when the rulers of the roost" have willed it otherwise, have these gentlemen adhered to their courageously vaunted determination ? We understand the meeting was called to discuss some matters in committee with the eternal water question."

LAMPETER. SCHOOL BOARD. A meeting of the Board was held on Monday last, the Rev. Daniel Jones, vicar, presiding. There were two applicants for the appointment of mistress of St. Mary's school, Maestir, and the consideration of the same was adjourned for a week. An order was made upon the overseers to pay 2150 being estimated amount required for general expenses during the remainder of this ye »r. It was decided to repair the school buildings during the present vacation. ASSISTANT OVERSKEK. — The second poll in connection with the appointment of an assistant overseer for the parish f Lampeter, took place on 11th inst., when Mr William Davies was elected, the figures being W. Davies, 232, and John Evans, 206. After a second poll had been agreed to by all the parties concerned, the overseers immediately set about making a new poor rate assessment, and Mr David Evans, a clerk at the Bank of Messrs. D. Jones and Co., and brother of Mr John Evans, one of the candidates was employed to prepare the assessment. It was signed on the 8 h in t., the day before that on which the first poll was taken, and it was not published on the Church and Chapel doors, until the 10th inst., the day after the election. When the neiv assessment was referred to, it turned out that the names of several ratepayers had been omitted, and names of others who lived with their relations had been inserted. The name of Mrs Morris, wife of Mr John Morris, the overseer (who, as well as her husband, were allowed to vote on the 9th inst.), was inserted as joint occupier with her husband of the house occupied by the latter; and the college buildings, which are let at annual rentsÏn various chambers to students, had been described in the column headed, "names of occupiers" as "students, rooms" whilst in the former assessment, the names of the various occupiers were inserted. Mr William Davies protested against this irregularity and contented that the rate in existence at the date of the vestry should be acted upon, as the poll was simply an adjournment of the vestry. He also claimed that if wives of ratepayers living in the same house with their husbands were entitled to a joint vote, that such right should be extended to all married ratepayers and not limited to one of the overseers. Mr John Morris expressed his regret at what had been done, and stated that he assumed that the assessment had been properly prepared by Mr David Evans. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At a meeting of the above held on the 8th inst, there were present -Mr John Fowden, Mr Lewis, Mr T. H. R. Hughes, Mr Samuel Davies, Bettws Bledrws Mr William Williams, Llanfairclydogan Mr William Williams, Llanllwni Mr John Rees, Pencarreg and Mr David Lloyd, clerk. The out-door relief for the past fortnight was as follows :—Lampeter district, per Mr D. Parry, for 312 paupers, R33 13s. Od Llanybythyr district, per Mr D. Evans, for 310 paupers, JE36 10s. Od. No in the House 27 corresponding week of last year, 260. The master reports as follows :—That Anne Daves, wife of David Davies, Blaenrhydgoch, Llanfihangel-ar-arth, and her two children were admitted into the house on the 1st inst, by order of the last Board. The monthly statements of the collectors of the various parishes for the month of July last, were laid before the Board. The clerk was directed to write to the clerk of the Newcastle Emlyn Union, enquiring whether the Guardians of that Union will relieve this pauper without an order of removal. PETTY SESSIONS.—At the Board-room on Fri- day last, before Messrs T. H. R. Hughes, John Fowden, and Lewis Davies. David Davies, of Blaenrhydgoch, Llanfihangel-ar-arth, farmer, was was summoned by Evan Jones, master of the Union Workhouse at Lampeter, to show cause why he should not contribute towards his wife Anne Davies and two children, who had lately become chargeable to the Lampeter Union. Anne Davies, sworn, said, she was defendant's wife, and was with her two children 9 and 12 years, inmates of the Lampeter Workhouse, her husband reside I at Blae n hydgoch, Llanfihangel- ar-arth, and she left him in May last, as her husband threatened t) kill her, and went to Whitehall Bettws Bledrws. Defendant visited her at Whitehall in about 5 weeks after I went there, and he came to the house and struck her with a stick. The justices made an order of 4s per week and costs.

TALSARN. THE FUNERAL OF MR J. F. R. LEWIS.—The mortal remains of this gentleman arrived at Lampeter from Carmarthen on Thursday evening, and were met by many friends and sympathizers with his family. The mournful cortege soon started for Abermeurig, headed by Thcmas Edmunds the undertaker. On Friday neighbours and friends in large numbers assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to as genial, kind, and respected young man as ever the Vale of Aeron had the misfortune to lose. In front of the mansion, the Rev Timothy Davies, vicar of the parish (Garthely) officiated, after which the funeral started for Nantcwnlle churchyard, under the guidance of John Jones, Maesyfelin, wherein the family vault is located. The funeral was public, and the coffin was borne by stalwart relays of tenants and others to the last resting place. At the church the Rev Evan Williams, vicar, read the prayers, and the Bishop elect of Bangor read the lesson. The Rev Mr Williams officiated at the grave. The coffin was of solid oak with lead shell with heavy brass mountings, and bore wreaths from the loving and mournful hands of Mr John Edwardes Rogers, Abermeurig Miss Rogers, Abermeurig Miss Jones, Abermeurig The misses Williams, Nantcwnlle Vicarage Rev Henry Williams, Rev John Edwardes Evans, Mr and Mrs Coleards, Mrs Brunei White, Mr W Williams, Miss Jones, Rev R. H. Jones, Wiston Vicarage Mrs G. T. Norton, Mrs Thomas! Williams, Mold; Mrs Freeman, Mrs Lloyd Williams, Misses Lewis, Rhiwgoch Mrs Evans, Llanrhystyd &c. &c. The deceased, who was 32 years of age, was born at Abermeurig, Sept 16 1858, and was the only son of the late Dr. Lewis, of Rhiwgoch, Llanrhystyd, and the sister of Mr John Edwardes Rogers, of Abermeurig. As heir presumptive of the Abermeurig estate, he had been brought up at the best of schools, and colleges, with the extra equipment for a rural life of a course at the Cirencester Royal College of Agriculture. Among his own class he 0 was universally respected and beloved, and among those who were his inferiors, and likely to be his dependents, he was idolised. A kinder and truer heart than Mr Lewis's never stopped, and his untimely and unexpected death is unfeignedly and deeply lamented all around Abermeurig. Much sympathy is extended Mr and Miss Rogers, and especially to the bereaved widow and son (8 years) of the deceased. Mrs Lewis and her boy are greatly beloved in and around Aber- meurig, and honest heartfelt prayers are offered at the shrine of the father of the fatherless for their consolation and future comforts.

ABERYSTWYTH. THE GREAT FIRE AT MACHYNLLETH.—We, the undersigned, have much pleasure in stating that our claims against the Palatine Fire Insurance Company, Manchester, of which Mr W. Williams, 47, Portland-street, Aberystwyth, is the local agent, have been satisfactorily settled, and that we shall again insure in the same oftice.-J. Jones and Sons, Melingerrig Mills, Machynlleth.— Advt. ] 199-169 Miss MARIE CLIFFORD'S SPANISH CHOIR AND PROFESSOR SEATON. The visitors to Aberyst- wyth will, as well as the residents, for the next few weeks have the great privilege of enjoying the attractions provided by the celebrated Miss Marie Clifford with her talented Spanish choir and orchestra, and also of witnessing the wonderful performances of the great illusionist, Dr. Seaton. These, added to Mr Edwin Hugh's instrumental powers, and the great proficiency of the Spanish choir of young ladies under Miss Clifford, ought to do away with the complaint of lack of entertainments in Aber- ystwyth for the present season at least. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH.—The anniversary ser- vices of the consecration of the nave were held on Sunday last, being the fourth since conse- cration. At 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion was celebrated, and at 11 a.m. morning Prayer, Holy Communion, and sermon by the Rev. T. J. Bowen, rector of Llangattock, Breconshire. At 3.45 p.m. Litany and children's service, by Rev. Prebendary Williams. At 6 30 p.m. even- ing prayer and sermon by Rev. T. J. Bowen, rector of Llangattock. Collections were made towards the building fund. At tli3 morning service the Church was full, and at the evening services, at 6 p.m., a great number of people were compelled to leave oil account of failing to get admittance. The building was overcrowded. It is hoped that with the proceeds of the bazaar, to be held next week, and the aid of friends, the debt of £1,000 will be soon cleared off, and ability afforded to the energetic vicar to carry on the good and popular work of completing this beautiful church for the important parish assigned to it. THE EISTEDDFOD WEEK. -Miscellaneous concert were given in the great tent every evening of the week by Mr Dyson's Gypsy Choir and the band, and on every occasion the spacious 'Marquee was filled. On Friday evening, after an instrumental selection, some choruses and songs, a number of Aberystwyth female children all in white, picturesque dresses, with a party of male voices, rendered Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac.'s popular children's operatta, entitled The village children," the libretto being composed by Ap Lleurwg, and it was wonderful how well the young ones went through this interesting cantata. The argument showed that the main desire of the composer had been to represent graphically and musically a few characteristic scenes and person- ages of Welsh Rural Life. Some of the scenes given were almost purely National. Such were the New year Morning Scene, which brought forward a Cambrian custom once prevalent, but now rapidly falling into dissuse and the School Scene, which was a fair picture of the Schools and School- masters of Rural Wales not so many years ago. The imagination of the Librettist had been but lightly taxed in the preparation of the Book. The Sturdy Smith and his sorrowing wife recalled the little daughter mysteriously lost to them some years before ;and the sorrows of the lost daughter, then the captive of a band of wandering gipsies, were briefly touched upon, until the simple accident of an old fireside song sung by her near her father's smithy, proved the means of her restoration t > parents and home, and general rejoicing. T.i j characters-Smith's wife was taken by Miss Ellen Jones Betty was taken by Miss James Winnie was taken by Miss E. Jenkins John Smith by Mr Bennett Williams Schoolmaster by Mr Moody. The piece was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the vast audience, after its conclusion and some further choruses songs and recitation, Mr Dyson paid a most deserving meed of praise to our talanted townsman, Mr Jenkins, for the beautiful com- position he had produced, and elicited the most hearty vote of thanks of the audience to him on the proposition of Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk, supported by Alderman C. M. Williams. Mr Jenkins responded, and modestly repudiated any obligations due to him, as he considered the obligation was due on his part to Mr Dyson, for giving him an opportunity to perform his pro- duction before such a vast audience. Before concluding, Mr Dyson again urged upon them the desirability of pressing for the National Eisteddfod to be held here in 1892, reminding them that he had opened the town to the South people for the first time through the Eisteddfod on Wednesday. It is hoped that his remarks will bear fruit. On Sunday a programme of sacred music was given in the tent at 3 and 8 p.m., and the place was crammed full. A fine collection of £ 9 odd was made, which Mr Dyson collection of £9 odd was made, which Mr Dyson handed to the charities of the town. Mr Dyson also contributed litnally towards the St. Michael's y 11 and Trinity Bazaars. In bidding farewell, Mr Dyson announced that 7,000 people had entered the field on the Eisteddfod day, and some estimated the number at 8,000 THE CHURCH BAZAARS. No sooner than a most successful bazaar in aid of the building fund of new St. Michael's Church has been concluded, than we are reminded by conspicuous posters of the forthcoming bazaar in support of similar good work in connection with Holy Trinity Church, which it appear according to our advertising columns, will be opened on Wednesday the 20th inst, and continued until the end of the week. A most handsome amount was realized at the former— £ 750 odd. And we anticipate from the strenuous activity of the congregation, and others friends of the latter that a proportimate result will be realized. The committee of ladies have been most successful hitherto, most valuable and attractive articles including productions even from India and foreign countries having been donated. The quantity of goods far exceeds that of the former bazaar in aid of Trinity Church, and the subscriptions in money also is most encouraging. It will be noticed that the bazaar is to be held in the great hall of the University College of Wales, the authorities of which have not only most kindly and liberally given that commodious, ornate, and most adapted apartment for the purpose, but have also placed at the disposal of the committee both the library and museum of the college, and also a separate apartment for the refreshment stalls. It is to be regretted that the latter fact is not noticed in the posters and the advertisements, for the privilege of inspecting the museum and library ought most decidedly in our opinion to prove a most important factor in the attraction to the bazaar. The interesting ceremony of opening has been undertaken by Mrs Vaughan Davies, and we understand that Lady Lisburne and Mrs Davies-Evans have also promised to perform the same important duty on subsequent days. The debt now unpaid is about ;EIOOO. As soon as this will be cleared off the building committee will be enabled to proceed with the chancel, the plans of which have been already received from the architect. When that portion and the tower and bills are completed, the church will be the finest building in the diocese. RESPONSIBILITY OF NIGHT COURTING A I CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN SO AIDDICTFD. -At the Police Station on Thursday evening last (7th inst.), William Hughes, of Waengrug, Llanbadarn Lower, a most respectable farmer's son, was brought up under warrant at the Police Station, before Mr J. W. Szlumper, county magistrate, charged on the information of John Williams, of Gorsefach, Llanbadarn Lower, with the serious offence of cutting and wounding him with the in- tent to do him grievious bodily harm on the 6th inst.—Mr W. P. Owen appeared on behalf of the accused. The following evidence of the prosecution was taken by which the cause and consequences of the whole affair will be explained, and what is wanting for that purpose will be perfectly well understood by most of our readers. John Williams said I reside at Gorsefach. Yesterday (the eisteddfod day) I spent the day at Aberystwyth, and left for home about 10 p.m. At Trefechan I met John Evans, Cefnllech, who accompanied me. He and my- self were overtaken by two young women whom we did not know. We walked with them as far as Piccadilly, where one of them left us. The other we accompanied as far as the turning to the bye road, leading to Waengrug. John Evans went on with the young woman to Waengrug. I had been told by John Evans to remain there until he returned but, seeing him rather long I went up after him, and came up with him close to the house. The young woman went into the house, and we both remained outside for a short time, until we thought the girls had gone to bed, and then we commenced throwing gravel at the windows. The young woman we accompanied opened the middle window upstairs above the door, and we had a conversation with her, and asked her to fetch the other young woman. She went from the window and returned shortly, stating that the other young woman would not come and closed the window. We threw some more gravel, and the daughter of the house came to the window, and asked us to leave. Another window was opened by some man who told us if we did not go away he would gire its some marbles. My companion asked him if he was a good one at marbles, and he replied, he was, and that if we did not go away he would come down and con- vince us. I cannot say who he was. We left the front of the house to go away, and pulled the gate after us, when the door of the house was opened, and two men came out. This was the back kitchen door. The taller man had a gun, and said that if we did not go away he would come with the gun after us, at the same time pointing the barrel of the gun at my body. I got hold of the barrel, and turned it away from me, because I feared he would shoot me. He then pulled the gun from my hand, and struck me with the stock end on the right temple. I fell sense- less. When I came to myself the two men from the house had disappeared. The man who struck me was Wm. Hughes, the prisoner. The other man did nothing. I bled profusely. This happened about 11 p.m. We then went to the front door of the house. The tenant, John Hughes, came. to the window. John Evans asked him for some water to stop my bleeding. He asked who we were, and John Evans told him. I did not understand his repy. John Evans said if he would not come down we would go to the police. No one came down. We went to the police at Pentrebont, and gave information to P.C. No. 9, who accompanied us to Dr. Davies at Aberystwyth. This was all the evidence taken at this occasion, and the prisoner was remanded on bail until Saturday. On Saturday, William Hughes appeared on remand at the Police-station, before Messrs J. W. Szlumper and Thomas James, and Mr W. P. Owen, accused's solicitor, first provided to cross-examine the prosecutor, who said I had been to the eisteddfod till the end of the afternoon, and was about the town till I went home. I had been to the New Inn. It was 10 o'clock when we left town, and about 11 when I got to Waengrug. John Evans first com- menced throwing the stones at the window. I threw some too. We were standing in front of the house under the window when throwing the stones. The last time we threw stones we were told to go away. I was once brought up before the magistrates for stabbing, and the case was tried at the assizes.—Dr. Daniel Rees Davies said he examined prosecutor on the morning of the 7th inst—found wound over right eye about seven-eighth of an inch in length, and a quarter seven of an inch in depth down to the bone, which was caused by a blunt weapon. The trigger of a gun could have caused it. It was a lacerated wound, not a clean cut. The wound in itself was not a dangerous one, but it was in close proximity to the eye.—John Evans said I live at Cefnllech. I remember returning from Dyson's eisteddfod on the night of the 6th inst. in company with prosecutor, John Williams. I went to Waengrug with the servant girl, leaving John Williams by the gate to the highway. Shortly afterwards John Williams came to me at Waengrug. The servant girl had not left me when he joined in. The girl then went in to the house, and in a short time we commenced throwing gravel at the window, and the window was opened by the same girl. A conversation ensued, and the window was closed, and shortly afterwards re-opened by Miss Hughes, the daughter. Just at the same time I heard a man's voice at another window. I do not know who it was-whether Wm. Hughes, the accused, or his brother. When the man be- gan speaking we were leaving, and in about five minutes William came down. I was two or three yards from John Williams. The accused came up to within a yard of John Williams, and pointed a gun at him from the shoulder. John Williams caught hold of the barrel end, and turned it away from him. Wm. Hughes pulled the gun from John Williams's hands, and struck him with the stock end, thus (the witness illustrated how it was done). John Williams then fell to the ground from the blow. He was for a short time insensible, and I had difficulty in rousing him. When he got up I found he was bleeding from a wound in the forehead. The accused knew us.— Cross-examined The accused had his shoes on. John Williams and I were inoffensive the whole time. The accused might have shot John Williams if he had wished it.—The reply of the accused to the charge was that the prosecutor and John Evans were creating a disturbance, and that he was only defending his castle, whereas the prosecutor pleaded their privilege in carrying out the courting customs of the country. It was contended for the defence that the injury was inflicted during the scuffle for the possession of the weapon, and that there was no evidence of malicious cutting and wounding.—The Justices animadverted very strongly upon the practice prevalent of young men prowling about farm houses in this country at night for courting pur- poses, and hinted that they ran the risk of serious consequences thereby. They considered that the evidence in this case was insufficient to to commit the defendant, and dismissed the case.

HAVERFORDWEST. SALE OF PROPERTY.—On Saturday afternoon Mr T. Rule Owen offered for sale by auction at the Castle Hotel, Haverfordwest, the valuable residential estate called Robeston Hall, in the parish of Robeston West, containing 351a. 3r. 15p. There was a large attandance, and after a brisk competition the lot was sold to Mr William Evans, J.P-, Bletherston, Narberth, for £ 12,500. RE-OPENING OF ALBANY CHAPEL.—Service in connection with the re-opening of Albany Chapel were held on Sunday, when sermons were preached by the Rev. W. Justin Evans, of London, and the Rev. W. A. Edwards, of PembrokeDock. The Rev. T. Davies, D.D., offered the dedicatory prayer at the morning service. The contractor for the alterations was Mr. Charles Codd, Quay- street, and the architect, Mr. D. E. Thomas. THE BRUTAL SPORT ON GRASSHOLMK ISLAND.— At Roose Petty Sessions, held at the Shire-hall, Haverfordwest, on -Saturday (before Messrs. R. Carrow, J. Phillips, C. P. S. Bennett, M. Ll. Owen, and H. W. Davis, Trewarren), Captain H. D. Haiger Haig, Colonel M. J. Saurin, J.P., Lieutenant R. Dickenson, Lieutenant George Caulfield, Lieutenants George Molesworth, cl Captain William Harvey, Lieutenant E. Shackersley, Sergeant-major John Cunningham, Corporal George Davies, Sapper William Lee, and Sapper George John were charged with wilfully shooting or causing to be shot wild birds at Grassholme Island on Whit-Monday, May 26th. — Mr R. S. Colam, barrister, London, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Mr W. J. Jones, Haverfordwest, appeared for the whole of the defendants, excepting Colonel Saurin, for whom Mr R.. D Gilbertson, of Pembroke, appeared. —After some discussion Mr Colam announced that he had decided to abandon the charges against the men Cunningham, Davies, Lee, and John, on the ground of their having acted under the instructions of their superior officers, and to withdraw the charges of unlaw- fully shooting wild birds and unlawfully using a gun for that purpose. To the charge of using a boat for the purpose of causing to be shot 25 wild birds the advocates for the defendants pleaded guilty.—Mr Jones addressed the bench on behalf of his clients, urging that as this was the first time the Wild Birds Protection Act, 1880, had been brought into requisition in that court, and that his clients were not aware of its existence until these proceedings were instituted, justice would be fully met by dismissing the summonses upon pay- ment of costs.—Mr Gilbertson addressed the court to the like effect on behalf of his client, Colonel Saurin.—There was a charge againt Major Edmonds for aiding and abetting the defendants in using a boat for the purpose of shooting wild birds, but no evidence was offered and the case was withdrawn. —Fined each of the defendants, Saurin, Haig, Dickinson, Caulfield, Molesworth, Harvey, and Shackersley El IGs. and costs.

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