The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Society anfc personal. An article entitled Notes on Florida," from the pen of Mr Charles Arthur Jones-Parry, of Tyllwyd, will appear in the November and December numbers of the Young England Maga- zine. :11= Madame Patti passed through Biulth Road cn Thursday week en route to London. She was everywhere received with marks of respect. Carmen up to Date at the Gaiety is likely to have a protracted run. It success was a, one time doubtful, but the talented company pulled through Herr Meyer Lutz's music is charming. ° Major Wood, the candidate for Breconshire, received quite an ovation at the county town during the visit of the Duke of Clarence. Their Royal Highness the Prince and Princess Karadja, of Sweden, are now staying at Dolwen, Aberporth, Cardiganshire, and on a recent day were entertained by Captain S. H. Jones-Parry, J.P., D.L., Tyllwyd. Both the Prince and Princess appeared deeply impressed with the kind courtesy and dignity, which characterise the good family of Tyllwyd, and were also greatly touched at the kindness and attention paid to them by the nobility of the Tivyside in general. I

CARMARTHEN. I CARMARTHENSHIRE NEDDLEWORK GUILD. The exhibition of needlework of the above guild has unavoidably been postponed until November 20tb, 1 ftOO T COMMERCE HOUSE. Mr John Lewis has now on view (as appears from our advertising columns) a large and varied stock of blankets, quilts, counterpanes, and other goods. THE DIRECTORS of the Montgomeryshire Brewery (Limited) have declared an interim dividend at the rate of seven per cent. per annum on the pre- ference and of eight per cent. on the ordinary shares of the company. FOOTBALL. The St. Peter's Young Men s Friendly Society Football Team will be glad to make fixtures with any local teams, to play on Thursdays and Saturdays. Apply, to Mr Samuel Thomas, hon. sec., 14, Nott-square, Carmarthen. GOOD TE;mPLARY.-The meeting of the" Myrddin Lodge," was held on Friday evening last, at the Assembly Rooms, and was very largely attended by the members. Having initiated six and Proposed six persons, the lodge unanimously elected Mr Phillips, Picton-terrace, as their musical leader. Mr Phillips is well-kuown as a couductor, having taken a great many prizes at Eisteddfodau. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr William Davies, son of Mr Davies, Bankyberllan, Llandilo, has successfully passed the entrance Examination to the Veterinary College, London. The name of Mr Davies appeared this summer before in the list of successful candidates at the South Kensington, and also among those who succeeded at the College of Preceptors. CHORAL FBSTIV AL. -The seventh festival of the Congregational Choral Union of the Calvinistic Met?io<fists t) £ Carmarthen and district will be h»lrl in Water-street Chapel 011 Thursday next, under the leadership of Mr D. T. Prosser (" Eos Cvnlais") Treorci. The meetings which will be bJld in the afternoon and evening, will be presided over by Rev- J. D^ies, WM.land, a„d the Rev. J. Wyndham Lewis. SCHOLARSHIP E.\A.NIINATiox. -We are pleased to find that Miss Emily Kate Davies, daughter of Mr John Davies, 53, King-street, Carmarthen, has been successful in passing the Queens Scholarship Examination for entrance mtoalrain- in College, in the First Class. Muss Davies spent her pupil teachership at the Girl s National c, -treet. Schools in Priory-street. TWWS CARMARTHEN AND DISTRICT IKACHERS ASSOCIATION.—A special preliminary meeting ot teachers will be held 011 Saturday, the 2oth mst., at the practising schools Catherine ti-cet,, to dis- cuss the New Code. The chair will be taken by the President, Mr D. Maurice Jones, (Pentre- poth Board Schools) at 11 o'clock. All teachers are invited to attend. 1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE WELSH REGI- MENT.—Orders for the week ending. October 25th, 1890. Officer for the week, Captain Baker. Orderly sergeant, Colour Sergeants Francis and W. Lewis. Company drill on Monday, the 20th inst., at 7.30. p.m., in the Wool-room; plain clothes. Class tiring on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, for the Town and on Saturday, for the College, at 2.30. p.m. (w'eather permitting). —G. A. HUTCHINS, Captain Commanding. DVNEVOR CASTLE FARM, LLANDILO.—Mr John Francis, auctioneer, Carmarthen, held his ninth annual sale of stock at Dynevor Castle Farm last Tuesday. There was a large attendance. His Lordship was present, and made himself very sociable among his tenants and all present. The prices realized were exceedingly good, the 16 two- year-old steers and heifers averaging X16 12s Od each, some reaching over £ 24. The sheep also sold very well. All the cattle were grass fed, and great credit is due to Mr Ticehurst for the excellent form he had brought them out. CARMARTHENSHIRE TNFIRNIARY.The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the following amounts,—&c. :—Golden Grove Church, moiety of collection harvest festival, El 16s Mydrim Church harvest festival, El 10s Silvan Inde- pendent Chapel, harvest festival, 22 2s volumes of "Household Words from Mrs Brown Train- ing College vegetables and fruit from St. Peter's and St. John's harvest festival grapes, &c., from Parky velvet Chapel harvest festival; flowers from Miss Jennings flowers and dolls, tea set for children's ward, from Miss Price, Priory- street. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—House sur- geon's report for the week ending October 15th, 1890. In-patients Remaining by last report, 14 admitted since, 6 died, 0 discharged, 4 remaining, 16. Out-patients Remaining by last report, 112; admitted since, 3 died, 0 discharged, 28 remaining, 87. Physician for the week, Mr Lloyd M. Bowen Jones surgeon for the week, Mr Davies Mr Hedley Hill, resident medical officer. Committee Mr C. W. Jones(chairman), Messrs. E. Morgans, R. Browne, Dr. Hearder, W. M. Griffiths, John Lewis, H. F. Pritchard, Ll. M. Bowen Jones, R. G. Price. Visitors for the week, Captain J. Morris and Rev. C. G. Brown. TmMPERANCE.-The weekly meeting of the Car- marthen Temperance Society, was held on Sunday evening last, at the Water-street Chapel School- room, when there were between 500 and 600 persons present. The chair was taken by Mr William Davies, bookseller, Johnstown, and addresses were delivered by Mr Evans, of the Presbyterian College, and the Rev. D. S. Davies, Union-street. In the course of the evening, a recitation, The Angel on the Tract Saving the Down Express Train," was given with precision and distinctness, by Miss Ceridwen Jones, daughter of the late Mr Jacob Jones (" Myrddinfab compositor, Lancet Office, and also a solo by Miss Rachel Williams, of Priory- street, with marvellous effect. ANOTHER CURATE FOR ST. PETER'S PARISH.— Since the appointment of the Lord Bishop of Swansea to that office, it has been deemed advisable and necessary to have a third curate to assist him in the arduous task connected with the important parish under his control, as other diocesan work will occupy the greater part of his attention, and on Sunday last the Rev. W. Morris, near Fishguard, Pem., officiated at St. Peter's in the morning, and St. John's in the evening, for the first time as new curate for the parish. His sermons were impressive and greatly appreciated. PARKYVELVET (UNITARIAN) CHAPEL. -Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the above chapel on Sunday last, morning and evening, the Rev. Professor Moore, B.A., pastor, preaching on each occasion. In the morning, the subject was, "The Wonder of Providence," and in the evening, A lesson from the harvest." The chapel was tastefully decorated for the occasion by the ladies of the congregation, and special hymns prepared by the choir. The congregations were, especially in the evening, very large, many representative families of the town and of other denominations being present. The discourses of the professor were attentively listened to, and the singing was good. Miss Evans, Quay-street, presided at the harmonium. LECTURE. On Thursday evening (9th inst.), the Rev. T. C. Edwards (Cynonfardd), Professor of Elocution and Oratory, America, gave a second lecture in this town, at the English Congregational Chapel, on Elocution. The Chapel was filled with an appreciative audience. Cynonfardd is a master of his profession in every respect, and is also a capital mimic. His lecture was a good one, but the general idea was, that he strayed away too often from his subject. THe readings from Hamlet," "Nicholas Nickleby," and Longfellow, Poe, etc., showed the professor in his best light, as he is a grand elocutionist. At the commencement he gave several useful hints how to become efficient in the art. Sixpence was charged for admission, and the receipts will go to augment the Sunday School Fund. CHURCH TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.-The inaugural meeting of the St. Peter's branch of this Society was held on Monday evening last at the Priory- street National School. There was a large attend- ance. The chair was to have been occupied by the Bishop of Swansea, but as he could not be present owing to the confirmation classes, which are now held preparatory to the confirmation to be hald shortly, it was filled by the Rev. T. B. Williams, senior curate of the parish. The meeting was opened by the singing oi a hymn, followed by prayer by the chairman, who after making a short speech, called on the Rev. D. Pughe Evans, rector of Lampeter Velfrey, to address the meeting. Mr Evans gave a capital address in his usual fetching manner, and was followed by the Rev. Ebenezer Jones, vicar of Golden Grove. Later in the evening the Bishop addressed the gathering, when he said he was not a total abstainer himself, as total abstaiuence did not agree with him. THE CARMARTHEN UNITED CHOIR.—This once flourishing society has again been restarted, after a short period of silence, under the leadership of Mr C. Videon Harding. It has now been put on a somewhat different basis, as the committee in- tend making it a permanent choir for the purpose of performing some of the great works, and not as formerly solely for competition, and the first work proposed to get up is Mendelssohn's Elijah," the first practice to be held at the Guildhall at 8.15 p.m. on Wednesday, tae 22nd inst. In order to make the members take more interest in the choir, and to raise sufficient funds, without appealing for outside help, it has been als decided to ask each member to contribute one halfpenny a week. It is to be hoped that all lovers of music will join and thus help the committee to raise a permanent choir in our midst. The hon. secre- tary is Mr G. J. Hodges, Barn's Row, from whom any required information may be got. TABERNACLE CIIAPEL.-The annual meetings in connection with the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, the most influential and flourishing in town, were held on Sunday and Monday last, when the edifice was literally crammed with anxious hearers awaiting to hear sermons from the Rev. B. Humphreys, Felinfoel, Llanelly, and the Rev. W. Rees, (Arianglawdd). The singing was most hearty and congregational as is always the case at the Tabernacle, the choir being under the leader- ship of Mr Peter Lewis. A collection was made at the close of each service towards liquidating the debt that still remains on the spacious school- room, which was built adjoining the chapel about three years ago, and it may be of interest to readers to know that the collections exceeded those of last year. The congregation at this chapel are always unanimous and pull together, a fact not noticeable at some places of worship in the town. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at this new pretty Church on Thursday night last, when the congregation was so large that a great many people had to turn back without gaining admission. This speaks well for the Welsh Church in Carmarthen. The building was tastefully and profusely decorated for the occasion, as is always the case in our Welsh Churches, the work being carried out by I the following ladies Altar vases and crosses, Mrs Lloyd, the Vicarage altar rails and screen, Miss Ettie Spurrell pulpit, Mrs Lloyd, Vicar- age font, Miss Vaughan and Mrs George, Red Lion windows, Mrs W. Arthur, Miss M. A. Evans, Miss M. A. Rees, Miss Catherine Davies, the Miss Elliot (3), Miss E. M. Davies and Mrs Lewis. Besides the above, most of whom kindly brought their own materials for decoiating, the following also contributed flowers, fruit, etc. :— Mrs Hearder, Mrs Brown, Training College Mrs J. Richards, Mrs Rees, Chapel-street Mrs Davies, Tanerdy; Mr Davies, Henallt, and others. The Rev. J. Ogwen Davies, vicar of St. Matthew's, Swansea, preached a must impressive and taking sermon. The service was intoned by the Rev. D. J. Evans, and the lessons read by the Lord Bishop of Swansea and the Rev. T. D. Williams. Miss Effie Spurrell presided at the harmonium. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Owing to the deathlof Mr T. Mostyn Davies, and the elevation to an aldermanic seat of Mr R. W. Richards, of Picton- terrace, there are two extraordinary vacancies in the Eastern Ward. Yesterday (Thursday) was the last day for the nomination of candidates, when the following persons were nominated for the vacancies thus created Mr Thomas Lewis Hodges, The Quay, horse dealer Mr Daniel Jones, Fishpond-terrace, contractor Mr Joshua Edward Williams, Guildhall square, chemist; Mr Daniel Lewis, King-street, grocer and Mr D. Thomas Lloyd, 12, Nott-square, ship-broker. Mr J. T. Greenwood also issued an address, but never intended to stand, and was not nominated. The election to fill these vacancies will take place on the 24th inst. The Mayor will hear objections (if any) to these nominations to-day (Friday) at the Guildhall. On the 1st proximo there will be an election in both the Eastern and the Western Wards. The retiring members for the Eastern Ward are Mr E. A. Rogers, plumber, &c., Queen-street; Mr Thomas Jenkins, merchant, The Friary; and Mr T. Davies, the mayor, all of whom purpose seeking re-election. For the Western Ward the retiring members are Mr Rixon Morgan, solicitor, Quay--street, who does not intend to stand again; Mr Lewis Hughes, surgeon, Spilman-street, who is not eligible for re-election, owing to his recent appointment as medical officer of health and Mr William Morris, one of the oldest inhabitants of the town, who has expressed a determination to endeavour to retain his seat. The other candidates for this ward are Mr Evan Jones, principal of the Old College School, and Mr David Morgan, tailor and draper. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Saturday, at the Union Workhouse. Chairman, Mr John Evans, Alltycadno. The other members present were Messrs John Jeremy and Wm. Jones, Abergwili Messrs John Evans, Edward Lewis, D. Parcell Rees and Rev. Wm. Thomas, St. Peter's Messrs D. Thomas, Conwil Stephen Stephens and David Williams, Llanarthney; J. W. Harries, Llangunnock; J. Lloyd Thomas, Llangain; Thomas Davies, Llanpumpsaint J. Howells, Merthyr Wm. Davies, Newchurch J. Lloyd Thomas, St. Ishmael Wm. Evans and John Davies, Trelech, ex-officio, Mr Thomas Thomas, Wel I field. -Belief: Outdoor relief given per the four relieving officers during the 12th week, Michaelmas quarter, amounted to £ 146 14s. 6d. to 1,361 paupers, against E156 Is. 6d. to 1,454 paupers in the corres- ponding period last year and during the 13th week, E145 14s. 6d. to 1,357 paupers, as against 9153 14s. 6d. to 1,450 paupers. Poor Rate Estimates The Clerk (Mr R. Browne) laid before the Guardian? the estimates for the half-year ending Lady-day, 1891. The total sum was £ 4,842 0s. 8jd. He explained that he had £ 4,842 Os. 8jd. He explained that he had credited the estimate with the sum of £1,000, which he expected to receive from the County Council during the half year and the poor relief was likely to be reduced JE8 per week, a total saving of about E200. There would be an increased charge for lunatics. He expected the total receipts for the County Council for the next 12 months would be £1,600, but it would be more prudent to calculate upon £ 1,000 for the next half year, and let the balance, whatever it was, go into the second half, otherwise there would be a great irregularity in the poor rates. In 1883 the estimate was P,4,000 higher than the present one.—Nothing else of interest transpired. SALE OF PROPERTY IX THE BoBodGi-i.-Mr John Francis, auctioneer, offered for sale by public auction at the Half Moon Hotel, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday, the 11th inst., that valuable double-licensed ptiblic-bouse, called "The Volunteer Stores," Lammas-street, and a small garden, held by Mr W. T. Jones, at an apportioned annual rent of £ 13 15s Od, and as to part of the garden by Mrs Louisa Phillips, at the apportioned annual rent of 5s. The bidding started at .£250, the property being ultimately knocked down to the Carmarthen Breweries Company, for .£500. The freehold dwelling house, with small garden, 42, Lamuias- street, held by Mrs Louisa Phillips, as yearly tenant, at the annual rental of X9 15s Od, was sold to Mr Phillips, "Welshman Office," for £ 170; and No. 15, Lammas-street, held by William Griffiths, at an annual rental of X6 10s od, was sold to Mr Williams, jeweller, for JE115. The freehold dwelling house and premises, No. 49, St. Catheriue-streot, held by Mr Edward Pugh, at an annual rental of X8, waa bought for £ 200 by Mr Pugh, the tenant. The Smith's Forge, adjoining the previous lot, together with an excellent building site adjoining, held by Mr S. Jenkins, and Mr W. T. Jones, was started at X30, and sold for Xllo to Mr Patrick Dicie. The freehold dwelling house, 1, Water-street, adjoining the Vine Inn, late in the occupation of Mrs Morgan, was started at £ 100, and bought for X220 by Mr James Davies, ropemaker. Nos. 73, 7t, and 75, Priory-street, together with several cottages and gardens in the rear, in the occupation of William Jones, Catherine Jones, Thomas L. Lewis, Margaret Lewis, James Lewis, and Abraham Jones, and oue cottage in hand, at the aggregate annual rental of .£29 9s 4d, adjoining the Mason's Arms, having a frontage of over 40 feet to Priory-street, were sold fer .£345 to Mr Thomas Richards, Priory-street, the bidding being started at X200. The vendor's solicitor was Mr W. Morgan Griffiths. The sale was well attended and very successful, the lots in every case far exceeding the reserve prices. CARMAR rHEN Cou NTY PETTY SESSIONS—Saturday, before Messrs Grismond Phillips, C. W. Jones, Lewis Morris, and the Rev. R. G. Lawrence.—Ann Hancocke, The Green, Llanstephan, was charged by P.C. John Morgan with not keeping a dangerous dog under proper control. Mr H. Brunei White appeared for defendant, and said the dog, which 'I 'I '1-1 L- was a very narmiess nctie terrier in pup, uau ueen molested by the children, and if she had bit them it was their own fault.—The Bench said it was rather serious as 3 or 4 children had been bitten by the dog.—ThomaB Rees John, son of Mr John John, 8, Sands, Llanstephan, a little lad 7 years of age, said he knew Mrs Hancocke's white dog for a long time and he was very savage. Last Monday week the dog bit him when he, with other boys, were playing on the public road. Blood ran from the wound and the mark was still to be seen. Cross-examined by Mr White: None of the boys teased nor noticed the dog.-P.C. John Morgan said his child and others in court had been bit, and the dog had a bad reputation. (The dog was produced). The Bench warned defendant strongly to keep it under control as, if they heard of another case, the dog would have to be destroyed. They dismissed the case on payment of £ 1 3s Od costs.—John Jones, relieving officer, Llangendeirne, charged Davii Jones, Tumble, collier, for not contributing towards the maintenance of his father who was at the Union Workhouse. He was 54. weeks or X4 Is Od in arrears. Defendant said he had been ill for the last 2 months and had no money.—Mr Rowland Browne who appeared for the guardians said defendant had within the last 2 or 3 years, had Y,1,200 in hard cash, and he never attempted to pay.—Defendant said that every penny of the money had gone. A great part had been spent and a great deal lent, most of which he never expected to get back. X240 was lent to his brother-in-law, Daniel Owens, Pontyberem. He was willing to pay 2s Gd a month, he would willingly contribute more if he could, but his weekly wage was only about 16s a week. The case was adjourned for a week in order to make enquiries as to the man's means.—Edward Waters, Ferry- side, fisherman, was fined 5s and 8s costs for being drunk and disorderly on the highway at that place on the 7th inst. P.C. Richards proved the charge.-— William Davies, school attendance officer for the Llangendeirne district, charged Thomas Lewis, Hannah Jones, and Thomas Jon es, forneglecting to send their children to school. A fine of 5s was inflicted in the two former cases, and the hitter was adjourned for a month, in order to get a doctor's certificate as to tlie illness of the children.—There were a few other cases for simple drunkenness, and 2s Gel and costs were inflicted in each. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. Monday, before Messrs C. W. Jones, Howell Howell,, Thomas Thomas (Wellfield), and J. Howell Thomas: — Special Constables: The following were sworn in as special constables for the borough. Messrs. George Rogers, Chapel street; I Walter Phillips, Cambrian Place; Benjamin Davies, Catherine-street John Morgan, Bllle- street; William Crossman, Blue-street; Thomas Jones, Quay-street; William Harries, Richarl Morgan James, Thomas Jones, and David Evan-i, Bridge-slri et; William Samuel Morris, St. Mary- street; William Tuomas, Hall-stree: Charts Carter, ,Nott's-squaro William Evaus, Queen- street; and John Brown Harries, Blue-street. — Special sessions for the transfer of licenses: Applic- ations for the transfer of the licenses of The Carmarthen Brewery, Royal Exchange, Swansea Captle, Kind's Arms, and the Castle Inn were granted. The application of David Morris for the temporary transfer of the Cooper's Arms was adjourned for a week in order for him to produce testimonials. — Disobeying maintenance order Margaret Morgan, 10, St. Peter's-street, appeared against her husband, Eleazir Morgan, 17, Francis Terrace, carpenter, for not conforming with the order made by the magistrates that he pay 7s. 6d. a week towards the maintenance of herself and two children. Complainant said they had a judicial order of separation on the 10th May, 188(j, Her husband had paid her the full amount up till a fortnight ago, and be was then three weeks or 22s. 6d. in arrears. Both of them were now with their respective mothers. Defendant asked for a week's time to raise the money. Complainant agreeing to this, the couple left the court.—Geo. Thomas. 6S, Priory-st., carpenter, was charged by the guardians of the poor for not conforming with an order of the bench making him pay Is. 6d. a week towards his mother who ist nt. flio TTnirm Wnr Ir Vinnao ]\Tr Rowland Browne who appeared for the guardians said the order was made on the 3rd March last, and the bench was then satisfied that defendant was in receipt of £1 Is. 6d. a week at Llanelly. There was now owing to the union X2 18s. Od Defendant had been applied to several times for the money and about two months ago he came to his office and promised faithfully to contribute 5s. a I week, but he bad never done so. He had no goods of his own, and instead of maintaining himself and family he was going about boozing."—Defendant said he had paid one of the promised 5s. to Mr Parry, the eollector, bntas he did not have a receipt for the money until a week efterwards, he refused to pay any more nnless he had the receipt on payment of the money. He offered to pay 4s. 6d. weekly until the arrears were cleared and those terms were accepted.—School Board Cases: Thomas Price, Shaw's Lane, was charged for disobeying an attendance order made on him in July last. His wife appeared. The school attendance officer said the child's name was William, he was 10 year, old and bad attended only 15 times out of a possible 38. Mr T. Walters applied that the lad be sent to an industrial school until he was twelve years of age. The mother and afterwards the fat her pleaded hard against this, but the bench decided unanimously to send him to the Cardiff Industrial School.—John Evans, Temperance Yard, shoemaker, and William Darbyshire, Quay, clogmaker, were fined 2s. 6d. each for neglecting to send their children to school. Desertion: John Henderson, Dunfermline, Scotland, weaver, was charged on remand with having, on his own confession, being a deserter from the 23rd Regiment of Highlanders, stationed at Aberdeen. Superintendent Smith said he had written to the commanding officer, giving prisoner's appearance, etc., but bad received no reply. Prisoner said he deserted in March, 18S0, having only been in the regiment for a fortnight. He had been tramping the country since, and had been working a short time as labourer at the Birkenbead dockyard. He was 33 years of age. He could not get work, and he thought the best thing he could do was to give himself up to the police, but as the commanding officer had not answered the superintendent's letter, he thought the army authorities did not want to have anything to do with him, and he hoped the bench would let him go free again (laughter). The bench took it in a different light, saying that the authorities should not be trifled with, and remanded him for another week to wait for a reply. Aggravated assault. Elizabeth Thomas, Lammas street, applied through Mr James John, solicitor, that the summons taken out last week for common assault against her husband, William George Thomas, now at Aberavon, should be amended and made one for an aggravated assault. This was granted and defendant will accordingly be arrested on that charge.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABE RYST WITH. F At a meeting of the court of governors of the University College of Wales, Aberystwith, OIl Wednesday afternoon there was a large attend- ance. Lord Aberdare presided, and amongst those present were Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P., and Mr Lewis Morris. The Rev. Principal Edwards, in his report, stated that the number of students at present in the college was 124, against 165 at the end of the Michaelmas term of 1889 and Hi7 at the close of the Easter term of 1890. The number of women students was 33, against 34 at the close of last session. He was unable to account for the decrease, but pointed out that he supposed it might be due to the reducing of the scholarships and exhibitions from 21,363 to JE730. He found the decrease occurred almost entirely in the lower or matriculation classes. A more agreeable duty was to acknowledge most cordially el their debt of gratitude to benefactors of the college, foremost among them this year being Mr W. T. Jones, Melbourne, Australia, who presented to the museum a very valuable collect- ion of Australian minerals, which had been arranged and displayed in proper order. They were also indebted to Mr Jones for his muni- ficence in defraying the cost of an ornamental inner roof for the central hall of the college. The design was that prepared by Mr Seddon. Around the hall were arranged the whole of the coat of arms of the Welsh county councils. The prin- cipal added that it would be desirable to recog- nise Mr Jones's generosity by erecting a suitable tablet and inscription in the hall. Referring to his visit to America, he proceeded to say that he met with much success, and that the subscriptions from that country would be great. He also pointed out that in future £150 would be received by them alternately with the colleges of North and South Wales from the commissioners of the exhibition held in 1851. In conclusion, he thanked Professor Angus for the way in which he had managed affairs during his absence. The report of the council was read and adopted. The treasnre's account was also submitted and adopted. The latter account showed that a debt of R7,879 still existed on the college buildings. After some remarks Mr W. T. Jones, Mel- bourne, and Mr Miles, New York, were appointed wovernors of the college. Lord Aberdare alluded to the great loss the college had sustained through the death of Mr David Davies, Llandinam, and moved a resolu- tion to that effect, which it was decided to forward to his relatives. Mr Vaughan Davies (Tanybwlch) drew attention to the effect at the last meeting a committee was appointed to consider the question of teaching agriculture at the college. Only three of the county council invited to appoint members had done so, and, therefore, they were unable to proceed. After much discussion the secretary was directed to call the attention of the defaulters to the matter, and Mr Vaughan Davies was appointed convener of the committee. It was decided to hold the next court at Car- marthen.

LLANILAK. THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held in the parish church oil Friday last. There was an English service at eleven in the morning, when the prayers were read by the Rev J. T. Griffiths, B. D., the vicar, and the lessons by the Rev M. Morgan, Penrhyncoch. The Rev W. J. Wil- liams, Llanafan, occupied the pulpit, and delivered an appropriate sermon. The church had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion. The beautiful palms, and other pot plants, moss and evergreens, together with floral designs, and a very elaborate display of choice vegetables, fruit, and corn, were arranged in a most pleasing and artistic manner. The chancel window was chiefly done by Mr Edwards, head gardener at Abermade. The pulpit, which was very much admired, was the handiwork of Mrs Abercromby, Tyissa. The font also was very beautifully decked by Miss Lloyd, liar Villa while the side windows, &c., displayed the artistic taste of Mrs Griffiths, Llanilar; Mrs Doctor liughes, Cwrtycadno and Miss Maggie Morgan, Tyruawr. A Welsh service was held in the evening, at seven. The Rev W. J. Williams, Llauafan, intoned the ser- vice. The Rev J. D. Lewis, curate of Llanilar and Rhostie, read the first lesson, and the second lesson was read by the Rev W. Ogwen Davies, St. Matthew's, Swansea, who also preached an ex- excellent and powerful sermon, which was most attentively listened to by a very large congre gation. The singing and responses were very good and hearty. The harvest anthem, Mawl a'th crys Di yn Scion, 0 Dduw (by the Rev W. Howell), was very well rendered by the choir, under their able trainer. Mr David Williams, Ochorgader. Miss Ivory, Rhostie, presided at the harmonium. A collection was made at the close of each service, in aid of the Society for the Prorogation of the < !ospel in foreign parts.

[CARDIGANSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions for Cardiganshire were opened at the Town Hall, Lampeter, on Thursday, Mr Willis Bund presiding. The other magistrates present were: Thf) Lord Lieutenant of the County Major Price Lewis, Tyglynaeron Charles Lloyd, Waimifor T. H. Maddy, Dolairon Captain Stewart, Alltyr din Dr John Rowland, Llandewi-breii Lewis Davies, Gelly J. E. Rogers, Abermeurig tancl Morris Davies, Ffosrhydygaled Mr F. R. Roberts, deputy clerk of the Peace; Superintendant J. L'oyd, Aberystwyth and Williams, Llandyssil. A large number of the general public tilled the body of the court. GRAND JURY. The grand jury empanelled were Messrs Thomas Arch, Abbey, Caronuwchclawdd, farmer; David Davies, Brynhyfrd, Nantcwnlle, fariiier John Evans, Castle lan, Llansaintfi'raid, inn- keeper; David Edwards, Porthmawr, Llansaint- ftraid, farmer David Jones, Penwern, Cilcennin, fariiier Joshua Jones, Glandulas, Llanfair- clydogan, farmer; Daniel Jones, Blaenplwyf, Lampeter, farmer Evan Jones, Molifor, Llan- rhystid-Mefenydd, farmer John Jones, Trafle, Llangeitho, farmer Jenkin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf, Llanfihangel Ystrad, farmer Roderick Lloyd, Penybont, Caronisclawdd, farmer David Rowland Morgan, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, draper; Thomas Watkin Powell, Little Dark Gate-street, Aberystwyth, grocer Richard Richards, Hendrerees, Llanilar, farmer; and Daniel Williams, Esgerseison, Blaenpennal, farmer. THE CHAROE. The Chairman, in his charge, said it was the rule now at most Quarter Sessions for the Chairman to draw attention to the Acts of Parliament passed during the year, in order that the public may know what changes and additions had been made in the law during the year. He would call attention shortly to the more important Acts affecting that part of the country, but would not give any opinion whether they were good, bad, or indifferent. The first Act he would mention was one providing power for the Couuty Council to appoint a body from among themselves to form a County Council Association in order to secure the uniform working of the Councils throughout the country. There was a long Act, which consolidated and amended the law with regard to lunatics and person ssuspected to be so other than pauperluna tics, and giving power for them to be detained, and additional restrictions were added for substan- tiating the belief that certain persons were lunatics, and it required that the justices should every year at those sessions appoint certain magis- trates, from their number, to make orders for the detention of lunatics who were not pauper lunatics. A very important Act for the agricul- tural part of the country, was that relating to the contagious diseases in animals. Animals that were suspected to have a contagious disease, and those that had been in contact with animals having that disease could be destroyed, and the cost of compensation, etc., was to be paid out of the National purse, so that what had been done for the benefit of the public should be paid by them. Another Act was that when a man who died intestate, left a widow, if he left under £ 500 the whole would go to his widow, but if the property exceeded E500, she would have a charge of E500 on his property. Another Act which was considered and had resulted in doing a great amount of good was the Notification of Diseases Act" providing that wherever an infections disease broke out, it w as compulsory for those who knew it to be so to give information of it. It would, he thought, be the means of stamping out .1 cl the disease. A very important Act was the Police Act, one to provide pensions for police constables after certain period of service. It affected the whole country. Formerly it lay with the authorities whether they had any pensions or not, but now a constable was entitled to a pension after 25 years work, and if the Standing Joint Committee refused to give a pension the constable could appeal to the Court. A superannuation fund would be established for the purpose, but if the money was insufficient the deficiency would have to be made good out of the rates. In that county that would not be necessary as there was a large fund set apart for the purpose. A sum of £ 30,000 would come from imperial funds, which would be divided among the police forces of England and Wales, in order to form a fund from which the persons were to be paid. Another Act for taking the census next year was important for Wales, as it contained for the (iist time a clause directing that a census be made of persons who spoke Welsh only and those who spoke both Welsh and English, so now they should have the first otticial account of those who spoke both languages, which would be very interesting and useful. The Chairman next referred to the provisions in the Agricultural Holdings Act, relating to the further protection of the tenant where the pro- perty had been mortgaged. The provisions were made so as to give the tenant a better opportu- nity and a greater facility for recovering his com- pensation. Then, perhaps the greatest of all was that Act, which provided that a portion of the increased duties on liquors should be divided be- tween the County Councils of England and Wales, who may apply it in two ways—the English Councils to Technical Instruction, and the Welsh either to Technical Instruction or Inter- mediateEducation. It was impossible to say or give a guess how much money the Councils would receive. An Act was passed at the instigation of Mr Warmington, a member for Monmouthshire, with regard to the making out of fraudulent prospectuses. It made those persons wlio drew the prospectuses out liable for the truth of the statements made therein. Another Act was the Allotment Act, which provided that the Sanitary Authority should provide allotments to cottagers. However, he did not think it would apply very much to that country. Another Act which applied more to England than Wales—relating to the better housing of the working classes, and it contained provisions that the working classes in large towns should have better accommodation. He thought that he had mentioned the chief Acts. There was one prisoner whose name appeared on the calendar, and who was now at the dock, hut there was another prisoner that should be tried, but for some reason or other he had not been brought there. Whether it was owing to any mistake of committal, or whether he had been bound over till the Assizes he did not know but he wished to pointout that it was directly con- trary to the Act of Parliament. He mentioned that fact in order to prevent such a miscarriage again. The prisoner at the dock was charged with indecent assault. It was not for them to say whether the prisoner was guilty or not guilty all they had to say was, having heard the evi- dence, whether they thought the case was made out for further enquiry, if so they would have to find a true bill, and it would be investigated by petty jury. [A note was here handed to Mr Bund, and he said that he had just been informed that the charge was one not triable at quarter sessions, and therefore he was wrong in saying what he did. He was very sorry he had made any reflection on those persons who had com- mitted him, and on the justices' clerk. The grand jury retired, and in the meantime the Court proceeded with the business on the agenda. The first business was to appoint justices to exercise within the county the powers conferred by the Lunacy Act, 1890, upon justices of the peace, and the following gentlemen were ap- pointed: Messrs John James, George Paddock, Rev J. M. Griffiths, Messrs J. W. G. Bonsall, M. L. V. Davies, Morris Davies, Lieutenant- Colonel John Lowes, T. II. Maddy, T. Harman Brenchley, Sir Marteine (). M. Lloyd, Bart., Rev Rhys Jones Lloyd, Col. J. R. Howell, Messrs J. E. Rogers, John Rowland, Wm. Jones, J. P. V. Pryse, John Fowden, Col. W. P. Lewes, Messrs. C. H. L. Fitzwilliams and Levi James. LICENSING COMMITTEE. The following gentlemen were re-appointed as licensing committee for the county in pursuance of the Licensing Act, 1873, namely, Messrs J. G. W. Bonsall, Matthew Lewis Vauyhan Davies, J. E. Rogers, T. H. Brenchley, J. G. P. Hujies, T. H. Maddy, T. H. R. Hughes, Charles Lloy^ David Davies (Velindre), J. C. Harford, and the Rev Rhys Jones Lloyd. REVISION OF WrTY Si>srov\I. DIVISIONS. A letter was road from the Joint Standing Commit'ee with regard to the report, referred to the committee at the last meeting, as to the revision of the petty sessional divisions in the county, which asked the Court to give it the con- sideration which it deserved. The report was made by the sub-committee appointed to con- sider the protest of the inhabitants of Llan- badarn-fawr against the holding of the petty sessional courts at the Black Lion Inn, and the propriety of advising the removal of the Upper Geneu'rglyn Court from Trerddol to Talybout. It was the desire of the Court that the petty sessional courts should be so arranged as to make it convenient for the public to attend them, and it Waii resolved that the chairman and a magis- trate from each division should meet as a com- mittee for revising the place of meetings, and make the necessary alterations therein. STANDING ORDERS. It was decided to adopt the report of the com- mittee appointed to draw out standing orders, and that the same come into operation at once. POWERS OF THE COURT AND STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE The Chairman said that at the last Easter Ses- sions lie was directed to state a case on certain questions arising from the Local Government Act with regard to the powers of that Court and the Standing Ioillt Committee with regard to the I police. He sent it up for counsel's opinion in March, and it was sent back to be restated. He now wanted to know whether it was the wish of the Court that it he restated and instructions sent back.—Mr T. H. Maddy proposed, Dr. John Rowlands seconded, and it was unanimously carried that it should. RATING AND LICENSING APPEALS. The Grand Jury not having returned, the Court proceeded to hear appeals. 11 Mr Griffith Jones, barrister, appealed on behalf of the Manchester and Milford Railway against the assessment of rates on their property in the Lampeter union. Mr David Lloyd, solicitor, Lampeter, appeared for the union. The appellants and respondents had previously agreed to ask the consent of the Court to have the appeals respited until the next quarter sessions, and after the argument of a few technical points by the Chairman and Mr Griffith Jones, the consent of the Court was given. The next was a licensing appeal, in which Mr Griffith Jones, barrister, instructed by Mr A. J Hughes, solicitor, Aberystwyth, appeared for the appellants, Mr Alfred Wilson, license of the Blue Bell Hotel, Aberystwyth, and Mr Abraham Hughes, coachman, Nanteos, to appeal against the decision of the Aberystwyth Bench against Mr Hughes for transgressing the Sunday Closing Act, and against Mr Wilson for having supplied him with beer on Sunday. Mr Griffith Jones said it was quite clear that Hughes was a bona fide, traveller, and it subsequently came out that the conviction could not be made, but he had given notice of appeal, and he asked that it be quashed. Formail evidence was given by Mr Charles Massey and Mr A. J. Hughes to show that the ordinary require- ments of the law had been carried out, and the order was quashed without costs. TRUE BILL. The grand jury returned a true bill for common assault against Alfred Wood, 18 years of age, travelling hawker, who was indicted for having on 31st July last, committed an indecent assault upon a child, Altry Ellen Jones, lOyearsof age, at Llancynfelin,parish of Taliesin, near Aberystwyth. Mr Griffith Jones, barrister, instructed by Mr W. Hughes Jonee, Aberystwyth, prosecuted, and Mr A. J. Hughes, Aberystwyth, defended. The grand jury were dismissed, and the petty jury having heard the evidence sentenced prisoner to one month's hard labour. The court then rose. A meeting of the Licensing Committee was held immediately after the court, but there was no business to transact.

CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A meeting of the main roads, bridges and public buildings committee of the council was held at Lampeter yesterday. A report will appear in our next issue.

MR. DILLON AND MR, O'BRIEN. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien accompanied by Mr John Clancy arrived (>n Wednesday morning, in Gherboung harbour, and in the evening proceeded by train to Paris. They were little more than six days at sea, having left Ireland in a yacht early Oil Thursday morning.

LLANSADWRN AND LLANWRDA. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held in connection with the above Parish Churches, all Thursday and Friday, 9th and 10th inst. The order of the services were as follows :— Llansadwrn Missinnroem, Thursday at 2.30 p.m., preacher, the Rev J. W. Roberts, Felinfoel. The room was nicely decorated by Miss Davies, Abertegan, assisted by Mrs Evans, of Cwmrhew. Llansadwrn Parish Church, Thursday evening at 6.30 p.m., preachers, the Rev J. W. Roberts, Felinfoel, and the Rev P. W. Green, B.A., vicar of Llywel. The Church was neatly adorned by Mrs Jones, Glandulais, and Miss Jones, the Vicarage, assisted by Mrs Edwards and Miss Tranter. Llanwrda Parish Church, Friday at 2.30 p.m., when the Rev J. W. Roberts preached an English sermon, and the Rev D. Jones, Llanddewi Aberarth, preached in Welsh. In the evening at 6.30 p.m., both the above gentle- men preached stirring Welsh sermons to a very large congregation. The services upon each oc- casion were read by the Rev D. Jones, B.A., vicar, and the Rev J. Davies, curate. Miss Bishop, of Cwmrvthan. presided at th,, nro-an while the Llanwrda Chut0I1 choir rendered the anthem, "Teilwiig yw'r Oen," very creditably. The decorations were very tastefully carried out by Mrs Morgan, The Schools Miss Morgan, Hitting and Miss Price, of Glandulais while Miss Jones, Pandy Miss Williams, The Shop and Miss Evans, Hitting, rendered valuable assistance. Tea was also generously provided at the schools by the following ladies Mrs Morgan, The Schools Mrs Davies, Glanmynis Mrs Williams, Llanwrda Farm and Miss Price, Glandulais. Collections were made during each service in aid of the Church Pastoral Aid Society. Amongst the clergy we noticed present besides the above, were the Revs John Evans, R.D., Llan- dovery W. Rees, B.A., Llangadock and W. Alban Lloyd, L D., Caledfwlcli. We com- pliment the energetic vicar upon the success of these services, and feel glad that the eloquent preachers at each place gave such entire satis. faction to the large congregations.

BIRTHS. GRIFFITHS.—October 13th, at 40, Little Water- street, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr John Griffiths, machinist at the Welshman Office, Carmarthen, of a son. WHITE.—On the 11th inst., at 15, Parade, in this town, the wife of Mr H. Brunei White, solicitor, of a son. MARRIAGES. EVANS—EVANS.—On Saturday, October 11th, at Ebenezer Chapel, Abergwili, by the Rev H Evans, Llanybn. assisted by the Rev. T. Miles Evans, Abergwili, H. Alfred Evans, youngest son of Mr J. D. Evans, Rock Hall, Trelech, to Mary Ann, youngest daughter of Mr W Evans, Gilfachberthog, Abergwili. Lhvyddiant a'a dilyno. JoNEs -DAVIES. OC t OI)e r 11th, at Siliau Parish Church (by license), by the Rev. Richard Jenkins, rector of Bettws llledrws, John Jones, of the Wiiite Lion, Lampeter, to Anne, daughter Mrs Davies, of Tanforest, near Lampeter. LEWIS-THOMAS, October 7th, at the Registry Office, Swansea, Mr David Lewis, wea ver, to Mary (Polly), eldest daughter of Mr John Thomas, tailor, Lammas-street, Carmarthen, both of Car- marthen. DEATH. JONE-; -()ctol)er 13th, at the Buffalo Inn, Bridge-street, Carmarthen, Mr William Joiies, eldest son of the late Mr John Jones, ai/ed 43 years. MORGAN—On the 10th inst., at. 8; Heh-n'.s Cresent, Mary Ann, velier of the late James Steel Morgan, malster, Prirtry-stn-et, Cannar- then, aged titl yeaiM. Greatly respected by a large eirclc of relatives aud friundh.

Voelcker calculates that after an exposure of twelve months to the open air manure loses nearly all its ammonia, and that two-thirds of its manurial value is wasted. In practice exposure would not take place for so long a period, but it will be safe to say that one ton of manure from a covered yard is equal to at least li tons from the open air, while the saving in haulage and turning is considerable. I C5 Mr Moscrop estimates that the gain by the use of covered yards in economy of food, value of manure, and saving' of litter, is as much as £3 11s per head of stock kept. By way of encouraging us to effect this reform, Mr Moscrop furnishes us with careful estimates tor roofs of various materials, the palm being C, given to the system of open slating, as com- D bining economy with durability and a fair means of ventilation. I Another interesting invention noticed in the journal is the Murchland Milkinjr Machine," which, if it stands the test of practice, will revolutionise the orthodox sys- tem of milking, and take the conceit out of our dairymaids. The apparatus can be fixd in any cow shed, and consists of an iron pipe, terminating at one end in an air pump. From the pipe are junctions according to the number of cows, each junction leading to a peculiarly formed milk pail withteatattachments. As soon as the pail is adjusted the air pump is set in action, and in from eight to ten minutes either one or the whole of the cows are milked dry. The effect upon the cow is much the same as the natural action of the calf, and the inventor claims that while all possible injury and dis- comfort to the cow are avoided, the milk itself is pure from the contamination of unclean hands.