The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

KIDWELLY. MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—The out-going members of the Kidwelly Town Council this year are Mr D. Stephens, C.C., Mr E. V. Davies, Mr D. J. John, and Mr James H. Truscott. As there are two vacant aldermanic seats in the Council to be tilled at the special meeting next Monday, and as it is very probable that two members of the present Council will be elected to fill the seats, there will be six vacancies to fill at the election. Iu addition to the retiring members who seek re-election, the following persons will probably be nominated, viz., Mr William Davids, newsagent Mr William Walters, tin house superintendent, Gwendraeth Works; Captain Williams, traffic manager, Gwen- draeth Works; Captain Gower, gentleman; MrT. Walters, rollerman; and Mr W. Morgan, clerk.

LLANEDY. HARVEST HOME. Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at Tycroes and Hendy on Wednesday evening of last week. The Revs. John Evans, Cilcwn, and J. E. Evans, curate of Abergwili, officiated at Tycroes, anl the Revs Mr Williams, Gwenddwr, and D. D. Jones, Kidwelly, at Hendy. Both places had been very handsomely decorated for the occasion, Miss Jeffries taking a leading part at Tycroes, assisted by Miss Rees, Miss Thomas, Miss Owens and Miss Evans. There were services at the parish church on Thursday at 2.30 p.m., and at 6.30., when the same rev gentlemen officiated. This church had been very chastely decorated for the occasioniby the Misses Williams, the Rectory. The sermons on each occasion were both suitable and impressive. It is strange that these services cannot be carried on without a lot of young men assembling outside to make all sorts of unnatural noises. At Tycroes they even used a tin whistle to make themselves more ridiculous It is evident these young men were not church goers. Should a repetition of the same occur again I shall consider it my duty to name the parties who offend. The police would do well were they to make an example of some one or two of them, for it is simply a disgrace to the district.—F.

CONWIL, CAIO. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. Owing to the Parish Church, at the above place, being at present under repair, the Harvest Thanksgiving services this year were held in the Board Schoolroom, on Friday afternoon and evening, the 10th inst. An English service was conducted in the afternoon, the Rev. J. H. Lloyd, M.A., vicar of Talley preaching a most edifying sermon. In the evening the service was in Welsh, when the same rev. gentleman, and the Rev. J. Williams, vicar of Motbvey, preached most suitable sermons for the occasion, of this our national upraising of praise to God for his goodness to us in the bountiful harvest, which we have gathered in "garnered sunshine" as one poet aptly describes it. A collection, both in the after- noon and evening services towards the Pastoral Aid Society, was made, and reached a fair amount. Miss Lloyd, of Brunant, kindly presided at the harmonium in the afternoon service.

LLANGADOCK. HARVEST SERVICES.—Thanksgiving services for the harvest were held in the parish of Llangadock on Tuesday and Wednesday October 7th and 8th. The opening service was held at the Board School- room, Duffryn Ceidrycb, on the evening of I he 7th inst, when the Rev. William Powell, R.D., vicar of Newcastle Emlyn, and the Rev. David Jones, vicar of Llansadwrn, preached appropriate and eloquent sermons to a crowded congregation. The room had been tastily decorated for the occasion with corn, vegetables, fruit and flowers, by the following —Miss Ress, Pantmeredith; the Misses Reece, Bailey Miss Jones, Danrallt; assisted by Mr Thomas, Dolgoy; and others. On the following day services in English and Welsh were held at the Parish Church, which had also been prettily decorated by Mrs Bishop, Dolgarreg; Miss Lloyd, Glansevin; Miss Rees, Vicarage; Miss Edith Lewis, Miss Alice Kcene, and Miss Davies, Glansevin Arms. Appropriate and suitable sermons were preached by the Rev. J. H. Lloyd, M.A., vicar of Talley, in English, and by the Revs John Williams, vicar of Llangeler, and D. Jones, curate of Llan- ddewi-ar-arth, in Welsh, to crowded congregations. The services were choral throughout and well rendered by the choir, the harmonium being ably presided over by Miss Rees, the Vicarage, and Miss Ueame, Ty'r Eglwys. The intoning was done by the vicar of the parish, assisted by the vicar of Llangeler. Leaflets with suitable hymns in Weigy- and English were freely distributed throughout the Church, which were sung to well-known tunes, in which the congregation heartily joined—this was very noticeable especially at the evening service, when the hymns and tunes were well-known to all.

TABOR, LLANWRDA. VISITATION MEETINGs.-On Tuesday last, 14th inst., a thanksgiving service was held in the above Congregational Chapel at 10 o'clock in the morn- ing, while in the evening at 2 and at 6 o'clock visitation meetings took place, when the Revs. Richards Mothvey Thomas B.D., Capel-Isaac Thomas, Salem ;— Evans Bethel; and Davies, Llandilo, preached eloquent and impressive sermons to large congregations. The singing was very effectively rendered throughout, under the distinguished leadership of Eos Meurig. Tea was plenteously provided for all who availed themselves of the opportunity of attending the meetings.

EGLWYS CYMMUN. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES. These annual thanksgiving services were held at Eglwys Cymtnun on Wednesday last. The officiating clergy were Revs 0. J. Thomas, and J. George, who delivered able and appropriate discourses to large congregations. The sacred edifice had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by Miss Lloyd, East Pool Misses Baylis (2), CrugyfFetan Mrs and the Misses Lewis (2), Step Hall; Miss Boyer, Green Bridge Miss Bishop, and Miss Dorothy Bishop, Pendine Mr Hancock, Rhydyfran, and others. Miss Boyer presided at the harmonium in her usual able style. The collections were made in aid of the Carmarthen- shire Infirmary.

LLANLLAWDDOG. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at Llanllawddog Church on Tuesday last. In the morning the Rev. E. Jones, of Golden Grove, preached in English, and the Rev. J. Davies, of Llanllwni, in Welsh. In the evening a Welsh sermon was preached by the Rev. T. Thomas, of Llanfair-ar-y-bryn. The morning service was choral, the intoner being the Rev. J. J. Evans, curate of Abergwili, and Miss Lloyd, of Glan- gwili, ably presided at the harmonium. Besides those officiating a large number of clergy attended the services. The Church had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by the Glangwili family, and in the afternoon Major and Mrs Lloyd Lloyd gave a splendid treat to the choir and day school, which was thoroughly enjoyed, and for which all were truly grateful.

BRYN SEION. LECTURE.—On the 13th inst. a very interesting lecture on Electricty and Phonography was delivered by the Rev. J. Davies ("Abercwmboy,") at the above place. Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Rev. J. Jones, rector of Manordeifi, the chair was taken by the Rev. H. Williams, Llechryd." Mr Davies, in the course of his lecture, touched on the question of electricity as to what it is and where its s -urce is, though, lie said, no person as yet could give satisfactory answers to those questions. The lecturer produced electric light by means of the electric machine," and also showed it inside an incandescent lamp, which he placed in a vessel full of water, which proved how useful this light is in laying the foundation of bridges, &c., under water. Then the lecturer explained how lightning is produced, and when it is most dangerous to persons and animals. In the second part of his lecture, he showed the different parts of the phonograph, and explained how Edison invented it. He sang some tunes and recited verses, which were reproduced after- wards by this wonderful invention. At the close a vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer for his interesting aud instructive lecture.

LLANDILO. ALLEGED TUEFT.-At an "occasional court" held on Tuesday, before Mr J. W. Gwynne Hughes, John Parry was brought up in the custody of P. C. Bryant. Ammanford, charged with stealing a workman's apron and brush.— Prisoner was remanded until Saturday. LLANDYFAEN CHURCH. Than ksiving services for the harvest were held at this Church, on Thursday and Friday, of last week, which were very largely attended. Thu preachers on Thursday evening, were the Rev. D. Morris, Silian, near Lampeter; and Rev. D. Davies, Llandebie, who delivered powerful and appropriate Welsh sermons. The pulpit at the afternoon service on Friday, was occupied respectively by the Rev. T. Thomas, Llanfair (English), and Rev. T. P. Lewis, Penllergare (Welsh), and in the evening bv the Rev. T. P. Lewis, and Rev. D. B.. Evans, Cilycwm; both in Welsh, each of whose discourses was eloquent and impressive. The services were jointly read by the Rev. T. Thomas, Llanfair; Rev. J. Evans, curate, and Mr John Morris, lay reader. Messrs F. Smith and D. Evans had control of the singing. It should be mentioned that the Church was neatly decorated by Miss Harries, mistress of Glynhir School, and her pupils. FUNERAL OF MISS PHILLIPS. -Ain idst manifesta- tions of sincere sorrow, the funeral of Miss Martha Ann Phillips, whose death we had the painful duty to record in our last issue, took place on Thursday, of last week. The remains were conveyed in a hearse from the "Spread Eagle" Inn, Carmarthen, the residence of her father, to Golden Grove Church, followed by the mourning coaches and other private carriages. When the cortege arrived within a short distance of the Church, a large number of people from Llandilo, Golden Grove, Carmarthen, and elsewhere joined it, en route to the interment. The service was conducted by the Lord Bishop of Swansea, assisted by the Rev. D. Davies, Llandebie. Prior to leaving the Church for the burying ground, the choir very feelingly sang that sublime hymn, "How bright those glorious spirits shine" (Ancient and Modern), Mr Joseph presiding at the organ. The concluding beautiful ritual to the dead was read at the grave side by Bishop Lloyd. The floral tributes sent were very numerous. She now lies beneath that soil she often trod. "May she rest in peace." BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Saturday last, when Viscount Etulyn presided.— There were present ex-officios Mr J. Lewis Thomas, and Colonel Gwynne-Hughes. Elected:—Major Thomas, Messrs Alorgan, Dtt vies, James Harries, David Lloyd, John Harries, William Jones, Henry Da vies, Thomas Rees, Isaac Edwards, John Lewis, John Jones (Llandebie), William Griffiths, David Davies, Evan Thomas, etc.—The master reported that the number of inmates in the house for the previous two weeks was respectively, 38 and 37; corresponding periods last year, 27 and 2S. Vagrants numbered 6 and 9; as against 17 and 13; being a total decrease of 15. On the 28th ult. the Rev. Mr Morris (M) attended the house and preached. Rev. D. James (B) preached on the 1st inst. Sunday School was kept on the 5th. The master said that, subject to the approval of the board, he had re-engaged Ann Lloyd as assistant matron. The board sanctioned the appointment, the salary to be £ 12 per annum. Major Thomas visited the house on the 3rd inst., but made no special report.—The treasurer's report showed no arrears due. The balance iu hand amounted to £ 710.—Mr D Lewis, Cwmcib-issaf, tendered to supply coal for the house for the ensuing quarter, viz: Best Caebryn, 18s per ton (delivered). The chairman remarked that that was not low. Mr D Davies Rather high. Chairman I expect it will go up. Mr Davies Perhaps so. The Board next resolved itself into a Rural Sanitary Authority, but the business done at the meeting was purely of a formal character. LLANDEBIE UNITED DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. — The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Shire-hall, Llandilo, on Tuesday, when Viscount Emlyn occupied the chair, and the other members present were Messrs John Hughes, D. J. Jones, Joseph Coysh, George Lloyd Hancock, Wm. Evans and David Thomas. JJrefach Board School: The Chairman read the following letter from Mr John James, head master of this school Drefach Board School, Llanartlmey, October 1st, 1890. The Chairman and Members of the Llandebie U.D. Sehool Board. My Lord and Gentlemen,—Intending shortly to enter into preparations with the view ultimately of qualifying myself for a profession of a different character to that which I now pursue, I have respectfully to give you notice that I shall within three months from this date cease to hold the post of head master of the above school to which you were good enough to elect me some five years ago. I feel it incumbent upon me whilst giving this intimation of my intention to leave, to acknowledge the uniform courtesy which has been shown to me by the various members of the Board since I have held the appointment. I am, my Lord and Gentlemen, yours obediently, JOHN JAMES." The Board accepted Mr James's I resignation, and decided to advertise in the Schoolmaster for his successor.—The noble Chair- man said the Board were prepared to give Mr James a testimonial should he require it, and were sorry that he was leaving. BRUTAL ASSAULT ON AN OLD WOMAN. At Llandilo Police Court on Saturday, before Col. Gwynne Hughes and illr J. L Thomas—Herbert Lewis, of Tycelin, Llanegwad, shoemaker, was brought up in the custody of P.C. James Rees, Cothy Bridge, charged with cutting and wound- ing with a poker an old woman nearly 70 years of age, named Ann Bowen, living at Cwmbryrbach, Llanegwad.—The Complainant said she was a single woman. On the 3rd inst. prisoner came to her house about 7 p.m., and sat on the settle. Prisoner asked her for his wife, and witness re- plied she was not in the house. Prisoner then swore, and said his wife was there. He got up on his feet, and caught hold of witness when she was sitting down, and said he would put her (witness) safe with the police. Prisoner then took hold of the poker (produced). Witness then rose on her feet, and sent him out before her. After witness had got prisoner out on the close, he turned round and hit her with the poker on the left side of her head. There was a mark there. At the time she was hit witness had three shawls, a cap and a hat on her head. The effects of the blow was that witness fell, stunned. She got up, and went to the road, and called out, and one Anne Davies came to her. Prisoner after striking witness went to the said Ann Davies, and returned to witness with her. Anne Davies afterwards took the poker from prisoner's hand. Prisoner was drunk when he struck wit- ness. He afterwards asked her to forgive him. Prisoner's wife used to come to witness's house occasionally. The doctor came to see witness about the wound about 2 p.m. on Saturday, the following day, and again on the following Mon- day. Anne Davies deposed that she lived at Pantblodau, Velingwm, and was a widow. She remembered Friday, the 3rd inst. About 7 p.m. on that day she saw a woman lying against a hedge-bank, near last witness's house. Witness was on her way to chapel, and prisoner was going down the road with her. The woman witness found was in company of last witness. When witness approached her the complainant cried that she had been killed, and asked for the doctor. Witness took her up to her house, and found blood running down the left side of her head. Witness bathed her head, and then took her back to her own house, and put her in bed Witness heard prisoner ask complainant's pardon. He said nothing further. Witness saw the poker (produced) in prisoner's hand before she saw the complainant lying against the hedge- bank. Prisoner had the poker in his hand when witness and he went down the road, and she took it from him when they got close to the com- plainant. Prisoner could walk, but he had been drinking. Evan Jones said he was a surgeon, living at Glyncotlii, Llanegwad. On Saturday, the 4th inst., between one and two o'clock p.m., he attended the complainant. Witness was sent for. He examined the complainant's head, and found two wounds and a bruise on the left side of her head. The two cuts were about an eighth of an inch in length. Witness did not prob them, but believed them to be very shallow. The injuries were not serious. The blow must have been severe to have caused the injuries if complainant had three shawls, a cap and hat on her head, as stated by her. Witness believed the injuries on complainant's head could have been done by the poker (produced). The cuts were lacerated cuts, and not clean cuts, and he believed they would have been clean cuts if caused by the poker, pro- vided complainant had the shawls, cap and hot on her head. Witness believed that the two cuts and the bruise on complainant's head were caused by her falling down against something. He thought there would have been very slight hemorrhage, and considered the injuries might r have been caused by complainant falling in spite of her having mentioned that she had been hit on the head. — P.C. James Rees said that in consequence of information he received he appre- hended the prisoner the previous morning at his house. Witness charged him with unlawfully z;1 y cutting and wounding Ann Bowen. Witness z! asked him if he understood what witness had said, and he replied, "Yes."—When the charge was read to the prisoner, he pleaded guilty to the same, and was sentenced to 28 days hard labour. Drunk and Disorderly: At the same Court, P. S. Harries charged Theophilus Davies, late land- lord of the New Inn, Llandilo, with this offence. Defendant, who did not appear, was ordered to be committed to gaol for 28 days without the option of a fine.

LLANDOVERY. "Matters municipal," says our correspondent writing Thursday, "are assuming a very lively aspect." Two more candidates for seats in the Town Council have appeared on the scene since I wrote to you yesterday they are Mr D. S. Thomas, British School, who has been induced to come out at the very earnest solicitations of a large number of influential ratepayers, and MrD. Jones, Llanfair House. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held at the Town Hall on Friday last before Mr W. P. Jeffreys (in the chair), and Dr. Thomas. The whole of the cases, with the exception of two, consisted of charges of non-payment of rates brought by Collector James. No less than 16 summonses had been served on defaulters, but the majority had been settled before the opening of the proceedings at the court. A few elderly persons suffering from the effects of old age and ill-health were excused. -Mr David Evans, master of the Llandovery Union Workhouse, charged an inmate named Mary Evans with refusing to obey his orders. From his evidence, which was corroborated by a witness named Margaret Jones, it appeared that on the previous day he asked defendant to bring her little daughter, aged 8 years of age, who was very ill, to the sick ward, where there was a fire, and she refused. Witness then asked the matron to try her to do so. The latter complied, with the same result. Witness then sent the assistant and one of the inmates to fetch the child down wrapped in a blanket on the bed. Witness then went up- stairs and brought the child down by force. When defendant saw this she went out to the road, and the door was closed after her. In about an hour she returned, and according to her own admission got into the house over the wall. She refused to do anything without making a noise. She had been before the Bench twice before and was once sent to Carmarthen Gaol. De- fendant protested that they were saying a lot of lies.. She did her work from the time she rose. She also complained that the master had ill- treated her, but failed to bring anybody to prove that her assertion was true. The Bench sentenced her to 14 days' imprisonment, and warned her as to her conduct when she returned to the house.—This was all the business.

LLANSADWRN. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Monday evening, 13th inst, a competitive meeting of a very successful character was given at the Board Schools of the above place, under the presidency of Mr E. R. Jones, Bryndyfan House, who opened the proceedings with a short but appropriate speech, which was loudly applauded. The adjudicators were Mr Bevan, Dolfinog, and Mr D. Jones (Eos Meurig), who, we may say, gave entire satisfaction, while Mr James Rees, Penrhiw, and Mr Tom Williams, Tyrsiencyn, both acted respectively as secretary and treasurer. Although the attendance at the commencement was rather sparse—this being the first of a series which will be held this winter—yet the room was quickly filled, and a very commendable programme was gone through. Appended is a list of the successful competitors :-Solo, Mair Magdalen," for children under 12 years of age, Isaac N. Rees, Penrhiw recitation, "Psalm 125th," Jane Alice Thomas, Llwyngweno Welsh spelling bee, for children, Johnny Davies, London House soprano solo, competitors own selection, divided between Miss Nicholas, Esgair, and Miss Thomas, Llwyngweno adjudication on the best love letter- out of eight letters received the prize was equally divided between an ex- Llansadwrnian, Mr James Rees, Penrhiw, and Mr James Thomas, Llanwrda. Mr Bevan, in delivering his adjudication, said the three successful competitors had written very lengthy, amusing, and highly commendable letters, and he could do nothing better than to divide the prize between them. Two of the eight letters received were written in exactly the same words. Ear test exercise, divided between Johnny Davies, Bwlchgwynt, and Johnny Davies, London House recitation, "YrYstorm," divided between Miss Nicholas, Esgair, and Mr Tom Thomas, Gellydeg solo, Cwymp Llywelyn," Mr James Thomas, Llanwrda: duett. "-Tiie-Mitiiitp- Gun at Sea." Messrs D. and J. Prica, Llansadwrn quartett, Cynull dy Flodau," Mr Tom Thomas, Bengwarnoyadd party. The chief choral competition, which excited the greatest interest, was at length reached, when the prize was awarded between the "Waunclyndaf and Llansadwrn choirs, respectively led by Mr D. Price, Bryngwyn, and Mr T. Thomas, Bengwarnoyadd. The' usual votes of thanks to the chairman and adjudicators, and also to the Rev D. Jones, B.A., vicar, for patronizing the meeting, brought a very successful evening's enjoyment to a close.

CARDIGAN. ROYAL COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS.—On Monday the certificates gained by the pupils of the Grammar School at the Midsummer examination of the Royal College of Preceptors was distributed by the mayor, in the presence of a large number of the members of the town council and others. Out of eleven scholars entered for the examina- tion nine were successful, as follows :—J. E. Jenkius, second class, first division J. G. Rees, third class, second division D. Carpenter, (foundation scholar), James James, William J. Phillips, James Newman (foundation scholar), David Parry, and Ernest Hughes. The examiner was the Rev. W. Cynog Davies, vicar of Cardigan, 11 who with the mayor, delivered encouraging addresses to the scholars. Votes of thanks and d congratulations were passed to Mr W. M. Palmer, the master, for his successful training, to the mayor for presiding, and also to the examiner. WATER AND GAS MATTERS. At the ordinary meeting of the Town Council on Monday last, the 13th instant, the mayor (Mr O. Beynon Evans) presiding, Mr Henry R. Daniel reported that they registered the water meter on the 6th of October, and found that 5,800 gallons had passed through on Saturday evening last, the quantity registered was 192,695 gallons, and on Suuday morning 210,935 gallons, showing a supply in the twelve hours of 17,240 gallons, and at the reservoir 17,000 gallons, a deficiency of 240 gallons, which was so small that it would not pay to give it attention. There was one spot where the water oozed out which was formerly d*y,. caused no doubt by the pipes from the main well being chocked with dirt, and the Council deciided to see to this at once. Arrangements were made for the better lighting of two or three parts of the town by increased or removed lamps and. Mr J. C. Roberts' motion for naming the streets was left over until the next meeting for the members to study his proposed scheme. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. At the Town Council meeting on Monday, Mr Daniel pro- l>o.ed that the Corporation do take steps to ap- proach the County Council with a view of obtain- ing the Shire-hall for education purposes, as re- commended by the Joint Education Committee, either on rent or by lease, the Corporation under- taking to fit up the Guildhall for the require- ments for which tvhe Shire-hall was used. This was unanimously agreed to, and that the matter should be pushed on. at once. BURIAL BOARD. — A special meeting of this Board was held in t'he Council Chamber on Mon- day last, Mr Stephen Davies, in the chair, for the purpose of appointing a superintendent grave digger, in the place of Mr Thomas Davies, resigned. On the motion of Mr W. Joseph, seconded by Mr D. O. Jones, Mr Thomas Francis, St. Mary's Lane, was unanimously ap- pointed on the fo Mowing terms, viz. 10s. for cutting new groui id 8s. for opening for every interment; £ 3 a y( Jar and Is. a day for opening and shutting the gt' ite.

ABERYSTWYTH. THE JOURNAL.—Copies of THE JOURNAL may now be bad of Mr J. E. J, Lloyd, stationer, Terrace- road, on the arrival of the 6 p.m. train each Thurs- day evening. POLITICS. We understand that Mr Henry Labouckere, M.P., has promised to address a public meeting at Aberystwyth on Wednesday next. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Friday last, Mrs Anne Reynolds, of Crynfryn Buildings, aged 65 years, attended Chief Constable Evans' funeral. After she returned she complained, and died the same evening. She was buried at Llanyehaiarn Church- yard onTqesday, a very large concourse following all the way, the deceased being very highly respected. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at Wesley Chapel, Queen-road, on Sunday last. The fine building was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the services were most attractive in every way. The Rev. J. Wynne Jones, minister in charge, officiating. Liberal collections were made. BAPTIST WELSH CHAPEL. The anniversary services were held on Sunday and Monday last, and two of the best preachers had been secured- the Rev. P. Davies, Carnarvon and Rev. R. Lloyd, Casbach. There were crowded congre- gations, and the sermons were most effective. Collections approaching to nearly £70 were made. ST. MICHAELS AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH.—Dur- ing the octave of the late consecration services, collections and offertories were made amounting to X-260 odd. The conversazione on Tuesday at the Old Assembly rooms, with which the proceedings terminated was most successful. "King Robert of Sicily" was recited by Miss Evans, of the Vicarage, and a very entertaining address was given by the Rev C. C. Thompson, M.A., vicar of St. John's, Cardiff. TRINITY CHURCH—UNTOWARD CIRCUMSTANCE.— On Sunday night after the lamps had been lit and evening service was just about being commenced at 6.30, the gas suddenly and totally went out, leaving the large congregation in the twilight. It r, el was attempted several times to re-light the Church, and success was often thought to be attained, but sudden darkness again occurred, and most of the congregation left. Candles and lamps were ultimately obtained from kind neighbours, and the service commenced about half past seven, and a sermon was preached to the fraction of the congregation who had remained. COUNTY COLIP.T.-On Friday last, 10th inst.— Before Judge Bishop.—Margaretta Evans, Penlan, Llanfihangel, Croyddin sued J. Evans, Tycanol, Llanfihangel, Croyddin for the value of fruit trees, removed from the garden adjoining the cottage, lately occupied by the defendant, the property of the plaintiff. The case came on for hearing at the April Court, and it being then admitted by the defendants' solicitor, Messrs Smith Owen and Co., that the defendant was liable for damages, the question of amount to be paid to the plaintiff was referred to two independent persons as arbitrators. William Adams, Llanbadarn, andtheCrosswood gardener. The arbitrators subsequently failed to agree upon the amount to be paid to the plaintiff, and the question was referred by them to an empire.— Mr Hutchins, Lovesgrove, who duty made his award in the matter, under which the defendant was ordered to pay to the plaintiff the sum of 93, as the value of the fruit trees received by him. The award having been filed in Court, Mr Hugh Hughes attended that day on behalf of the plain- tiff, and applied to His Honor for judgment on such award and judgment was accordingly entered for that amount, and all costs. RURAJ. SANITARY AUTHORITY.—A meeting of the Authority was held at the Clerk's Office on Monday last. Present-Mr J. G. H. Bonsall (in the chair), Rev. J. M. Griffiths, Messrs. James Jones, J. M. Williams, J. R. James, Thomas Johnes, Thomas Morgan, -and Captain T. Richards. -Lla?i badar)t Wader Supply: Mr John Rowlands, inspector of nuisances, produced an estimate of the proposed works herein, together with the plans. The Clerk produced a list of the houses at Llanbadarn within the rateable area, and showing the rateable value thereof. It was proposed by the Rev. J. M. Griffiths and seconded by Mr Thomas Johnes, and carried unanimously, that the sanction of the Local Government Board be aslred to borrow .£500 for carrying out the above works, repayment to be made by half-yearly instalments covering the space of 30 years. The Inspector was authorised to ascertain the number of occupiers in the several houses within the district.-Boi-th: The Rev, J. M. Griffiths gave notice that at the next meeting of the Board he would call attention to a letter from the treasurer, and also to the sanitaty condition of Borth, and move a resolution thereon. The said letter referred to the indebtedness of the Board to the treasurer in .£149 5s Id for the last 12 months invariably.—Brynymor Road: The Inspector pro- duced an estimate of the amount required for works of drainage, which was considered, and he was instructed to prepare plans and specifications against the next meeting of the Authority.—f'wll- berllan: The Inspector was authorised to get a carpenter to make a flood gate at the further end of Pwllberllan. PETTY SESSIONS. — Wednesday, 15th inst., be- fore Messrs Grifhth <Vuliams (mayor), John Morgan, E. P. Wynne, T. H. Jones, D. R. Davies and O. L. Roberts.—On the information of P.C. Rees, No. 9, the following persons were summoned for obstruction, by leaving their vehicles and carriages in the public thoroughfare of Little Dark-gate-strebt, on Monday, the 6th inst., viz., Mary Jones, Talbot Hotel; R. E. Jones, Mary-street Owen Jones, Mary-street John Jooes, Aberakivr Shop; John Rowlands, Goginan and Edward Morgan, Troedrhiwlwba. The defence was that all the parties had left their carriages' for the day in the care of the ostler of the Talbot Hotel yard and both the yards being full, the latter had no alternative, but to arrange the carriages on the street complained of. It was stated that the town was more full of vehicles on that day than usual. After considering the cir- cumstances, the summonses were dismissed with a caution.—Mary Anne Jones v. John Lewis, both of High street-assault. After hearing both sides, the parties were bound over JE5 each the defendant to pay the costs.—Gas Company v. Mrs Fear, Queen's-road, for E2 7s. 6d. balance of gas rates. Order for payment made. — Phillip Gornall, painter, v. Maria Gornall, for assaulting and beating her child, Mary Elizabeth Gornall, and beating her child, Mary Elizabeth Gornall, who was under the care of her grandfather, the complainant. On the representation of Mr A. J. Hughes, on behalf of the defendant, the plaintiff consented to withdraw the case with the consent of the Bench, which was given.—Overseers v. John Williams, Bridge-street, for zP,2 7s. 9d., poor rates. This was further adjourned for three weeks, pending certain proceedings.—The follow- ing boys were summoned on the information of Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, for wilful damage to the railings in front of Victoria-terrace, on the 30th ult., by pushing the band stand, stationed between Brynmor-roadand the Terrace, against the railings, and destroying three pillars, the cost of repairing which would be about £ 1. The defendants were Morris Ellis, Brynmor-road John Parry and David Morgan, Market-street; John Burrow, Little Dark Gate-street Randall Fear, Terrace-road Evan Rees and Rees Rees, Thespian-street; Evan Thomas, Moor street; Frank Bennison, Terrace Road Edward Griffith, North Parade John Edwards, Chalybeate-terrace David Jones and William Jones, Penmaesglas John Hunt, Alfred-place Thomas Owen, St. David's-place; and John Benbow, George street. Mr John Evans, solicitor, appeared for John Parry and David Morgan. Evidence was given by Thomas Lewis, Richard Parry, Rees Jones and David Davies. After a protracted hearing, the Bench convicted all defendants, except Evan Thomas and John Owen, and fined them Is. each with Is. Gd, each for damage. The Bench complained of continual damage intlicted by boys about the town to benches, pillars and seats, and hoped that this would he a warning for the future. Mr John Evans suggested that the band stand should be | removed, because it was a great temptation to boys. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday last, at the Town Hall. Present—Mr Griffith Williams (mayor), Aldermen David Roberts and C. M. Williams, Councillors William Thomas, John Evans, T. W. powell, D. n. Roberts, J. E.J. Lloyd. John Morgan, J. Mathias, Peter Jones, and T. Dougbton; A. J. Hughes, town clerk, H. L. Evans, accountant, and Rees Jones, surveyor. The Town Clerk having read an important circular from the Local Govern- ment Board, "rc the Housing of the Working Classes Act, lS90 "and a letter thereon from Dr. Davies, the medical officer of healtn, a discussion ensued thereon, aud Mr C. 2d. Williams suggested that the medical officer aud the inspector make an inspection of the whole town, and report upon the I state of the houses in all the courts, lanes, and alleys.—Mr David Roberts proposed that the mat- ter be in the first instance referred to the public works committee to consider it thoroughly and repott thereon. This was seconded by Mr T. W. Powell, and carried iiiiaiiiniotigly.-The Town CLEIK reported an application to him by Mr Hopkins, the taker of the slaughter-house, with reference to compelling the butchers to use the slaughter- house, and to have a provision in his agreement with reference to the removal of the offal refuse. —It was explained by Mr Pe'er Jones with refer- ence to the first part of the application that they had no power over the rural district to compel the butchers to slaughter in the house, but that the condition of the slaughter-houses in such district was under inspection at present, and the matter was under the consideration of the Rural Sanitary Authority. As to the latter part of the application, Mr W. Thomas considered that they had no power to deviate in respect of the removal of refuse from the terms contained in the conditions of letting, and it was considered that it would be a bad prece- dent to reopen the matter and amend the condi- tions of letting. — Mr W. Thomas proposed, and Mr C. M. Williams seconded, and it was carried unani- mously, that the Council resolve itself into a com- mittee to consider the main roads question.—After considerable discussion in committee, and consider- ing thereportof-the tov nsirveyorthereon,the Council proceeded and Mr T. W. Powell formally proposed that the Town Council, acting as the Urban Sani- tary Authority, claim to retain the powers and duties of maintaining and repairing the main roais situate within the district of the Authority, and that the annual payment, towards the cost of such maintenance and -repair and reasonable improve- ments connected therewith be X59 per mile. This was seconded by Mr John Morgan and carried unanimously. FUNERAL OF SERGEANT DAVID EVANS. The first opportunity that presented itself of making public the expression of loss and sympathy generally felt upon the unexpected and lamented death of Sergeant David Evans, was afforded at the petty sessions on Wednesday following the event, when the subject was introduced by the Mayor, and several feeling comments made by the other presiding magistrateg and clerk. On Thurs- day also, at the meeting of the Standing Joint Committee, a vote of condolence was passed to Miss Evans.— The funeral was fixed for Friday last, to 3tart at three o'clock from the police station, which deceased yet occupied, and it is worthy of remark that the im- portant meetings of the harvest thanksgiving services which were held that day in the Calvinistic Methodist chapels in the town were arranged for 1.30, so as to enable the congregations to conclude their devotions and to attend the procession. Long before the hour of starting, the shops along the route were closed, and the blinds of the houses drawn. A large concourse of people gathered together to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased's memory. The Briton and Excelsior brass bands, under Mr W. H. Jones and Mr Jack Edwards respectively, were also in attendance, and mournfully played the Dead March with muffled drums during the piocession. The militia staff, in command of Sergeant Major Holmes, had marched from the barracks, and the fire brigade, in command of Captain Peake, from their drilling ground; formed into rank in front of the police station by the time of starting. A staff of 29 members and officers of the police force were also present, in- cluding Deputy Chief Cons! able Lloyd, Inspector Morgan, Ei-Inspector Roberts, Acting Sergeant 1)ivies of Aberystwitb, Sergeant E. Davie. (Cardigan), D. Williams (Lampeter), T. Phillips (Aberayron), S. Davies (Tregaron), &c. Superintendent Williams (Llandyssul) was unable to attend owing to family bereavement. The service throughout was performed by the Rev T. Lev;, minister of tbe Tabernacle Chapel. The under- takers were Messrs W. Rowlands and Son, and the coffin was of polished oak, decorated with massive brass plates and fittings. Beautiful wreaths and crosses ornamented the coffin, contributed, amongst others, by Major Bassett Lewis, the ex-chief constable; Deputy Chief Constable Lloyd; Alderman and Mrs C. M. Williams Mr and lrs Lloyd, Bank, Machynlleth; Inspector and Mrs Morgan; Acting Sergeant and Mrs Davies; Mr Phelps, Cheltenham; Messrs J. Edwards, E. J. Tacobs and W. Lloyd Marks, Rhymney Miss Evans, Mr E. P. Taylor, Miss Jones, Llangawsai, Mr R. Saycell, Mrs Davies, Miss H. Morgan, Police-station; Mr Dougall, Miss Jones, Llanyehaiarn; the Misses Marks, Swansea; Mrs and Miss Lloyd, Henblas, Llanbadarn; P.C. Jones, Llanilar, &c. The mourners consisted of Miss Evans (sister), Messrs Daniel Evans and Henry Evans (brothers), Mrs Henry Evans, Mr and Mrs John Marks, Swansea (brother-in-law and sister), Mr Phelps, Cheltenham; liev Josiah Jones Machynlleth and Mrs W. Lloyd, Ihnk, Machynlleth (cousin and niece). Ilisi M. Joues, Newcastle (niece), &c. After prayers, the procession fonn"l as follows:—The :\lih,j¡¡ Staff, ill command of Sergeant Major Holmes; the Fire Brigade, in command of Captain Peake; brass bands, lead by Messrs Edwards and Jones Stand- ing Joint Police Committee; Aberystwyth Town Council; Justices of the Peace; Police Force; Hearse: Friends, &c. The scene was most solemn and effective; the whole length of the North Parade being taken up with crowds of spectators .and the long piocession.

LLANBADARNFAWR. HARVEST FESTIVAL. -The usual harvest thanks- giving festival was held in this beautiful Church on Tuesday night and all day on Wednesday. The services are always most popniar, and on this occasion they did not lose either in the attendance, the superiority and attractiveness of the services, or the quality and eftectiveness of the sermons. The decorations, which were most beautiful, were under the immediate management of Mrs and the Misses Morgan, Nuntceirio, assisted by Mrs and Miss Cosens, Bronpadarn, and numerous others. The musical parts of the services were prepared with grfat taste aad training by Mr Cashmore, the organist, and Mr John Jones, the clerk and choir master. The order of the services were as follows: On Tuesday night, evening prayers, fully choral (Welsh), and sermons by Revs J. P. Eva us, vicar of Liatifihangel-y Croyddin; and Daniel Roderick, vicar of Cockett, Swansea. On Wednesday morn- ing at ten, morning prayer (Welsh), and sermon by the Rev. J. D. Lewis, curate of Llanilar and Rhostie. At 11.30 (English) anthem, I am He that loveth" (Caleb Simpson). Sermon by the Rev J. H. Protheroe, vicar of St. Michael aud All Angels. At 3 p.m. Litany, service (Welsh) aud sermon by tha Rev Rees Williams, vicar of L'aneichaeron andDihewid. At 6.30 p.m. (Welsh) evening service and sermon by the Rev Rees Williams, and Rev Hugh Roberts, vicar of Brymbo, Wrexham. Ample refreshments were provided for strangers by the villagers and neighbours as is the custom. The Church was full on all occasions, especially during the evening services, which were crowded.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. SPECIAL services of thanksgiving for the bounti- ful harvest, newly gathered in, were held at Ebenezer Congregational Chapel and Graig Baptist Chapel, in this town, on Monday, an,i the attendance at both places of worship was all that could be desired. WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY. — The shop assistants in this town have been petitioning their employers for a continuation, during the coming winter months, of the weekly half holiday so much enjoyed in the past, with the result that all the tradesmen with one or two exceptions have readily consented to grant the indulgence asked for, and it is quite probable that the half holiday will become a permanent one. The young men are much in. debted to their respective employers for having so favourably entertained the matter; and it is hoped that the public will make it a point to transact their business as early as possibly on Wednesdays, and thus signify their approval of a movement which as been taken up so warmly by the shop- keepers. HARVEST FESTIVAL. The harvest thanksgiving services at Trinity Church, in this town, took place on Wednesday evening, the Sth inst., and throughout the day on Thursday, the 9th inst. The service on Wednesday evening was a Welsh one, the prayers being read by the vicar, and the Rev. Stephen Davys, vicar of St. John's, Swansea, preached. Mr Davys took for his text the 9th verse iu the 10th chapter of Hebrews, and his dis- course was most appropriate for the occasion, and could not fail to have touched the hearts of all present. At 11 a.m. on Thursday, an English service was held, when the prayers were read by the Rev D. II. Davies, vicar of Cenarth, aud the lessons by the vicar of St. John's, Swansea. The scrinon waq also given by the latter gentleman. The Rev T. Jones, rector of Penboyr, read the service at 2 30 p.m., and the Rev Win. Williams, rector of Whit- church, delivered a powerful Welsh sermon. An- other Welsh seivice was held at 7 p.m.. when a most eloquert and soul-stirring sermon was de- livered by the Rev Stephen Davys, to a large con- gregation. The singing throughout was conducted by Mr A. H. Maurice, and the hymns and tnnes selected for the different services being weil- known, the choir was heartily joined by the congregation. The sacred edifice had been Uste- j fully decorated by the following ladies: Mrs Davies, Abercerri; Mrs Heaven, of Bristol; Miss Graham-Williams, of Brynmarlog; Mrs Cassell, Bank House; Miss A. M. Mathias, and the Misses Hirsman. Collections were made at each of the services on Thursday, on behalf of the Curate's Aid Society, and we understand that a substantial amount was realized.

LAMPETER. TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB.—A concert in aid of the funds of the above club was held in the Town Hall on Friday, the 10th inbt. Though the concert had been well advertised, and the principal performers were singers of good quality and reputation, yet the attendance was not as g-reat as the class of entertainment deserved, and the audience was not as appreciative as it might have been. Miss H. M. Davies, a charming soprano singer frcm New Quay, sang well in all she undertook, but came off to the best advantage in Balfe's Merry Zingara," fairly bringing down the house with her excellent render- 15 ing of that pretty gipsy song. Miss M. Price, a young Lampeter vocalist of some nine summers, sang very .I?ll, and was deservedly encored. She will doubtless be constrained to sing in future concerts at Lampeter, but she should not tax her voice too much. Miss S. E. Price, of Lland dewi- brefi, another young vocitlist possessing a rich contralto voice, gave Ora pro nobis" with sur- prisingly good taste, and in a most charming manner. Let Lampeter and Llanddewi-brefi cherish rather than make use of these two young voices. Llanwnen talent came out strong in the persons of Mrs Evans, of th" Red Lion Inn, and Mr Thomas, who rendered tile diiett, "Tell me gentle stranger," with good effect. Mr D. Llovd. S.D.C. (the popular I penillion singer) came out well, but was better appreciated in the comic snng, "They called me back again," which he give as an encore. His "How Bill Adams won the bai tle of Waterloo" did not meet with the appreciation it deserved, as the audience could not see the drift of the joke. Very Suspicious," which was well received by the audience, was very wall rendered by Miss H. M. Davies and Mr D. F Lloyd. The male vocalists were men of renown (Mr J. Nicholas and Mr Brenig Jones, of Tregaron), having won the tenor and bass duett at the recent National Eisteddfod at Bangor. Their duett, Excelsior," was acknowledged by all to have been the most perfect piece of vocal music they had ever beard. They doubtless sing together very often. The Rev. J. R. Jones sang his song, The Sailor's Grave," iu his best form, while Miss C. M. Evans accompanied throughout, as well as gave the introductory solo. The excellence of her playing is so well known, and her presence is so indispensable to a Lampeter concert, that further comment is needless. To give an account of this concert would not be complete if we omitted to mention some beautiful flute selections given by Messrs David, Joseph, and Willie Davies, of the Cambrian Shoe Factory, which were heartily appre- ciated by the company. Pull for the Northern Shore," which was sung with action, put a pleasant termination to the proceedings. Appended is the programme: Part I.: Pianoforte solo, "The Fisherman," Miss C. M. Evans song, Within a mile of Edinburgh town," Miss H. M. Daviesj duett, Mae Cymru'u barod," Mr J. Nicholas and Mr J. Brenig Jones; soug, "The Sailor's grave," the Rev. J. R. Jones; dUd, "Tell me gentle stranger," Mrs Evans and Mr Thomas; 3ong, I love the merry sunshine," Miss M. Price; cornet duet, "The death of Nelson," Mr E. D. Jones and Mr D. Davies; penilliou singing, Mr D. Lloyd; duct, "Hywel a Blodwen," Miss H. M. Davies and Mr J. Nicholas; part song, "With horse and hound," Male Voice Party. Part II.: Flutes- selections, "Messrs Davies Brothers; song, "I'll be a soldier," Mr J. Nicholas; duet, "Very Sus- picious," Miss H. M. D I vi. and Mr D. F. Lloyd; song, "Ora pro nobis," Miss S. E. Price; song, "Anchored," Mr J. Brenig Jones; song, "I'm a merry Zingara," Miss H. M. Davies; duet, Excel- sior," Mr J. Nicholas and Mr J. Brenig Jones; a yarn, How Bill Adams wou the battle of Waterloo," Mr D. Lloyd; song and chorus, "Pull for the Northern shore, Mr Oliver Evans and party; finale, "Hen wlad fy Nhadau." TowN COUNCIL.-At an adjourned meeting of the Town Council, held on Saturday last, there were present Aldermen Thomas Lloyd (mayor), David Lloyd, Councillors W. Jones, Samuel Davies, David James, Charles Evans, D. T. Davies, John Davie?, and Thomas Owen.—The Mayor moved, and Mr Charles Evaus seconded, that, subject to the Gas Company fixing two or three meters to the public lights to test the consumption of gas, the Council agree to pay at the rate of 45s per lamp per half-year from the date of lighting to the 31st December next, but that from that date at the same rate per lamp as private consumers, as indi- cated by the meters or average of such meters, together with such additional sum as shall be agreed upon between the Council and the Gas Compauy for lighting, and subject also to the confact being terminated by either the Coun- cil or Gas Company giving the other three months' uo:iee.—Carii d unanimously. — Mr David James proposed, and Mr Charles Evaus seconded, that Ald*jruiau David Lloyd be appointed to act as returning officer at the forthcoming election of councillors in the event of the Mayor being absent or incapable to act as returning officer. The motion was carried unanimously. MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—Tue period of office of the following members of the Council will expire at the end of this month, namely.—Aldermen Thos. Lloyd (mayor) and J. W. Evans, Medical Hall; Councillors Benjamin Davies, Castle Hotel; John Joues, Ystrad House; Thomds Owen, Station- terrace, and T. L. Davies, Caxton Hall. In addi. tion to this there are two vacancies caused by two members becoming disqualified through their names being recently struck off the burgess' list by the returning barrister. Some of the members of the Council were anxious to invite Mr T. H. R. Hughes, of Neuadd fawr, to allow himself to be nominated as Mayor for the ensuing year, but since the returning barrister's visit to Lampeter the idea of electing a non-resident landed proprietor, has been abandoned, and it will, therefore, be impossi- ble at the coming election of mayor to gratify the wishes of some members of the Town Council. HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of the Highway Board was held on Friday last, when there were present—Mr T. H. R. Hughes (chairman), Mr John Fowden, Bank Hall; Rev Daniel Jones, vicar; Messrs W. Williams, Ltanfairelydogau D. Evans, Cellan; David Thomas, Lianwenog; John G. Marsden, Silitin.-It was resolved that, in the opinion of this meeting, the road in Station-terrace to the Railway Station ought to be made a main road.—The Chairman moved, pursuant to a notice given at the last meeting, that application be made to the County Council that the following highways be declared main roads, namelyThe road from Llanwnen to Llanybyther; Lliuybyther to Dre- fach Llanwnneu to Ystrad boundary Troedyrhiw to Olmarch; Wallen Bridge to Talsarn; Fountain Inn to Pantynos. No member seconded the motion.—Mr J. G. Marsden proposed, and Mr John Fowden seconded, that the toad from Troedyrhiw to Olmarch, including the road to Derry Ormond Railway Station, form part of the road.—Mr W. Williams moved as an amendment, and Mr D. Evans seconded, that the road from the Fountain Inn to Pantynos be made a main road instead of the one from Trocdyrhiw to Olmarch. When put to the meeting the amendment was carried, four members voting for it. — ft was there. upon resolved unanimously that application be made to the County Council to declare the follow- ing highways in the district as main roads, viz. Llanwnen to Llanybyther, Llanwnen to Ystrad boundary, Wallen Bridge to Talsarn, Fountain Inn to Pantynos.

LLANYBYTHER PRIMROSE LEAGUE. — At the request of many members of the Highmead Habitation, the Primrose League Fete advertised to be held on the 21st of October, at Highmead, will be post- poned to December. Further notice will be given of the date of the entertainment.

ABERAYRON. SPECIAL PETTY SESSION. —Wednesday, October 8th, before Major Price Lewes and Mr T. Maddy, William Carroll, tramping labourer' Kilmore, Wexford, Ireland, was brought up in custody charged by Mr David Thomas, Aldergate Inn, Llaniihaugel Ystrad, with hrvino- stolen a pair of woollen stockings, value 2s. his property, from hIs house at Aldergate all the (ith illst. Prisoner was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour William Morris tramping labourer, Wexford town, with having been incapably drunk on the highway near Ystrad on the (ith inst. Prisoner c *.omitted to seven days daysimprisonnent with hard labour in default of paying a fine 5s. and costs. Ui^RARRUKE.—It is with regret we announce the departure from this town cf Air Rees Market-street, who left on Thursday fur Barry' where he will in future reside. Mr Rees has been associated with Aberayron almost all his life, hsving been for many years master of the British School, afterwards keeping a Navigation School. He was also School Attendance Utticer for the Union. He will be sadly missed in the Methodist Cnapel, where he was one of the leading men. A subscription list has been opened arowng the l Methodists to present him with a testimonial.