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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. I The Editor does not hold himself responsible for opinions expressed under this heading. All contribu- tions must be verified by the real name and address of the writer as a guarantee of good faith.

THE STARR BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,-Permit me once again to call your attention to the above defunct society. A meeting of the share- holders was called last April to settle matters in ) fact, to bring iti to an end. Owing to some cause or other, the person or persons authorised to do so did not make his or their appearance. The shareholders present at the above meeting were unanimous in favour of bringing the society to a dissolution, as there was no hope of carrying it on much longer. No pay- ment has been made ever since. The shareholders present at the April meeting were intimated by an "official" that they would be served again soon with a circular; but the promised circular has not yet been seen. True, a few of the shareholders met some weeks ago, but their conclusions ended in smoke." I appeal to you, Mr Editor, for some information as to what line we, the w orking-men shareholders, should pursue, in order to have our money-our just money returned to us. We have waited long and patiently—in sickness and adversity-and it is high time that some settle- ment should be arrived at. To me, it is a mystery how the directors can be so quiet and I trust that no pay- ment of any kind made since last April will be tolera- ted, as this would swallow a great deal of the hard working-man's money invested in the Society. Yours, &c., A WORKING MAX. Carmarthen, March 14th, 1892.

LLANDILO BOARD OF GUARDIANS. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,-In the course of another month the electorate will be asked to decide who are to be the members of the Board of Guardians. The majority of people will doubtless think we have ad enough of electioneering lately; this, however, does, not justify an apathetic attitude on an occasion such as this is, as now. for the first time, Guardians will be appointed for a period of three years, and the opportunity must not be lost. Confining these remarks to the parish of Llandilo- fawr, another alteration will be observed in the number to be selected-scven being required instead of six as heretofore. As the present Guardians were appointed twelve- month ago without an election, it may be fair to assume they were generally accepted as fit and proper persons, and that they are now entitled to the further trust of the ratepayers, provided, of course, they can give a satisfactory account of themselves. The fact that there is no Churchmen amongst them is to be regretted, and requires attention. It is also too true that the whole Board is devoid of a single clergyman or denominational minister. I agree with those who think our spiritual advisers should leave political warfare severely alone, but for looking after the p -or, and assisting in administering to their want more fitting members cannot be found than ministers of the Gus, .el. They have an expe ience which no other man can claim, and the presence of one or more amongst the Guardians would have a soften- ing influence which would tend to make earthly power, when considering the claims of the necessitous, more blessed by mingling mercy with justice and com- passion with economy. Every right thinking man and woman will agree with this, and, bearing in mind that the Church is at present unrepresented, they snould openly declare that one of the members of Llandiio-fawr must be the vicar of the parish. Td compare his qualifications and experience with either of our present Guardians wou d be ludicrous. Let his supporters—and they are many representing every shade of religious and political feeling—take an early opportunity to approach him and having obtained his consent, make io distinctly known he is to be one of the seven members for the next three years. Will some of the leading townsmen =)vo in tlo matter ? An appeal to the ratepayers re-iding in the country would meet with a hearty response, and lead to a successful issue. Yours truly, CHURCHMAN.

CONWIL COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. DEA.R SIR,—My attention has been called to a statement ma le by the Rev S Thomas, of Blaen- coed, at some meeting, that Mr Stephens had been rejected by his own parish, and thus had come to try at Conwil. I should like as an elector in N ewchurcb. parish to ask him whetaer this is true, and also to put one or two questions to him. 1. Is he aware that there are more voters in Llangunnor than in Merthyr and Newchurch together Can he point to any meeting held in Newchurch parish where Mr Stephens' name was rejected? Will he publicly withdraw this atilte- ment or endeavour to prove the same ? 2. Is it true, as commonly reported, that the reverend gentleman arrived too late for a funeral at his own chapel,owing to his being out canvassing in the parish during the election ? Youra etc., VOTHB.

CONWIL CAYO COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,-Inasmuch as I am accused of being the author of the paragraph which appeared in your last w«ek's issue under the above heading, I shall feel extremely o >liged by your kindly refuting the accusation through o )Iiged by your kindly refuting the accusation through the current issue of your valuable paper, in order that the impetuous feelings of a contemptible few may be somewhat appeased. Much as I naturally rejoice, with my fellow-Churchmen and Nonconformist friends, at the splendid result of the above memorable contest, I, nevertheless, cannot allow my name to be unjustly associated with articles which do not emanate from my humble pen. Trusting those who are not yet in he know will take heed to provide "sound tackle before I they will again go "a fishing," and thanking you in anticipation. I am, Yours, &c., J. GWRDA THOMAS. Mr Thomas was not the writer of the paragraph referred tO.-ED.

CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,-Will you allow me a space in your valuable paper' to make a. short reply to the screeches of An old Owl," upon the above subject itl. your issue of 1 ast week. He commenoes his night sr>ng with a discor- dant complaint into the ears of Mr Brigstocke, though j all this seemed but a necessary prelude for introduction j to a subject, more suitable to his vapourings. How could my ghostly friend enjoy the use of his favourite Billingsiana, without arriving at the things he truly hates. What greatly vexes this creature of the night,. is that seven preacners were published to speak at the meeting referred to, though four only of them did speak. Out of the four he selects one as an especially suitable subject for comments I will not say anything about the right to speak of preachers in meetings of this kind, though it is very difficult to see why not, seeing that they have to pay taxes, and live within the laws like other people. Let me inform the dark majesty of my nightly friend that I will not live under the laws if deprived entirely of any voice in the making of them. Lawyers themselves, perhaps, may think all laws are made for them, and under that impression, I dare say, they make the greatest possible use of them. As I have said, he refers to one of the speakers especially, but displays such utter disregard for truth, together with umpar- ponable ignorance of facts that we felt greatly inclined to treat him with silent contempt, were it not for another consideration which impel* us to reply. Let me inform this h(Owl)er then that no wish was, expressed that the opposing candidate should be buriect face downwards, but rather the principles or no- principles of a certain political sect. Again adinferos was not made use at all; hell in any shape or form was not mentioned in the few words of the speaker referred to. When referring to the chameleon, he seems to be utterly ignorant of what he is writing about. The speaker did not allude to the spots, but to the potver of changing colours, which is said to be possessed by the chameleon. He seems grieved that argument has disappeared from the field of discussion so he may., and others are also grieved to see truth so utterly dis- regarded in writing about it. For my part I will not allow "An Old Owl" to teach me anything about I truth and argument. Trained ministers will not con- descend to be taught in these high matters by snarling, barking curs. But after all, how can we expeot to find any ideas of truth and light in a creature of the night. SCORPION.

AMMANFORD AMUSEMENTS. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,-Permit me to make a few remarks about Jocko's criticism of the performance of the cantata "Joseph," by the Baptist Choir (a local choir). He states that the few hundred persons who went to the Ivorities' Hall, on Saturday evening, with the inten- tion of having a treat, were sadly disappointed, as the performance turned out to be nothing but a sham. I "Jocko is, of course, at liberty to criticise as well as to "jest," but surely when he does the former, he should be "just." Was "Jocko" present at the concert ? Did he go there with the intention of hav- ing a treat ? Was not his criticism written, or at any j rate premeditated and talked about before the ooncert ? I think that I too have a right to form an opinion, which is that the performance was a very creditable one, and I venture to add that was the opinion of the majority of the vast audience. The hall was so densely pack-ed, that to keep order was an ) impossibility, consequently the choir did not have a fair hearing, but they have nobly reached the point aimed at, viz., to give as good a performance as they possibiy could, & realize. a handsome suin of money toward the liquidation of their chapel debt. I am inclined to think that the gentleman, who has the credit of being Jocko," has had nothing to do with the articles, which have of late, appeared under this name, for he is too sympathetic a musician, aye, and too gentlemanly to write such insulting twaddle. There might be some- thing rotten with the State of Denmark, when people do all in their power to support, and I think over- praise strangers to the detriment of their fellow villagers. I am, Sir, Yours, &c., IMPARTIAL.

AMMANFORD AMUSEMENTS. One paragraph last week has given pain to some of Jocko 8 good friends, and he hastens to atone for his wron^-doin^. f The paragraph relating to the St. David's Day banquet was intended to convey a reflection on the management, and by no means on the caterers. A pprentice hand wrote the paragraph, and failed at all to convey what he meant, though he somewhat clumsily showed that no possible reflection was intended to be cast on Mrs Williams, of the Cross Inn Hotel. The fact is that it was, firstly, a great mistake to have the banquet at the Board Schools whither everything had to be carried. The next fault was an utter indifference on the part of the committee towards ascertaining the probable number of people expected, and the third fault was a bad arrangement of seating. These faults combined to make the evening anything but a success, but surely if, as the paragraph last week stated, the repast was a splendid one, and the viands were good," no blame can be attached to the caterer. The complaints made were to the effect that, firstly, some of the things were cold but having regard to the fact that they had to be carried in the open air from the hotel to the schools, this was only to be expected. Next there was a good deal of horse-play at the lower end of the room, and Jocko's remarks about corks was intended not so much to point to insufficiency of food (though many more guests were present than were expected or ordered for), as to a too great abundance of corks, which some ill-behaved young people, who ought to have known a lot better, kept throwing about. Alto- gether the evening's enjoyment was spoiled for a good many-notably to the writer of last week's paragraph. As pain was given to people who most undeservedly were pointed at as being in fault, Jocko collectively and individually tenders his sincere apologies to Mrs Williams, and hopes often in the future to enjoy feasts of her pro- viding as he has ofteu done in the past. # A letter signed "Honour where honour is due" has reached Jocko. It is too offensive towards individuals to publish in full, but it evidently emanates from an indignant member of the choir who performed the cantata Joseph last week. The writer says that the criticism of the per- formance is so unfair that it must have been written for personal spite, and that the fact that the repeated performance on Thursday last was crowded entirely controverts the criticism. He suggests that it was written by one of Independia Fawrs most bigotted children, and draws at- tention to the fact that the Independents are very jealous of the Baptists, they having intended do- ing Joseph themselves, but having been forestalled. Jocko's motto is Lo how these Christians love one another." There is comparative peace now in Tipperary. Daniel says he is glad. There is a prospect of a new company being formed to build workmen's houses in the neighbourhood of the new Amman- ford Colliery. The ground has been secured, and in a few weeks information will be available. I am told the shares will be 21 each, so that the men themselves will have an interest in their houses. Mr Councillor Herbert's paper at the Debating Society the other night on "The mineral re- sources of Ammanford" was a great treat. After showing by means of diagrams and maps the general coal formation of the South Wales field, he came to particulars of the local disturbances, well known to geologists, tracing them one by one, and explaining their effects. After this he came to the operations of the Ammanford Colliery Company, and explained how they in- tended working their coal. The whole paper was intensely interesting, and left a hope in the minds of those present that the clever author would give us a further light on the dark subject of coal." Mr John Ll»yd, junior, of Ponty- clerc, and Dr. Southern spoke further on the various formations, and opposite remarks were made by Messrs H. G. Harries, Griffith Elias, Councillor Jones, and W. W. Brodie. # One interesting point was the derivation and meaning of "Stanllyd." Mr Herbert believes that it arose from some English settlers corrupt- ing "Tanllyd" (fiery), a term thoroughly descriptive of this vein, to Stanllyd." This is another injustice to Wales," and Jocko has called Mr Alfrod Thomas, M P.'s attention to it. v Jocko is informed that his Worship the Mayor of Bettws has had the cold shoulder with his best girl. "JOCKO THK JESTER."

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. In the House of Lords on Thursday, the Clergy Discipline (Immorality) Bill passed through Com- mittee. In the House of Commons, Mr H. Fowler moved the Second Reading of a Bill to repeal the Clause in the Eastbourne Improvement Act which gives the local authority power to prohibit processioni accompanied by music through the streets on Sundays. Admiral Field moved the lejection of the Bill. The Solicitor General said Parliament should not give to each locality power to do just what it pleased with the rights of tke minority. The rights of public meeting and of public pro- cession were so important that Parliament ought not to allow any tampering with them. Sir H James said that for twelve months the authorities in Eastbourne had been unable to enforce their law. It was, therefoie, time for Parliameut to step in, and he advised the House to place the borough, like others, under the operation of the Municipal Corporations Act. The Home Secretary remarked that the Governmeat were neutral on the question; but he would vote tor the Second Reading, as he had invariably contested any enactments which altered for particular localities the general criminal law of England. On a division, the Bill was read a second time by 269 to 122. A prolonged discussion was kept up on a Motion bv Mr Balfour to allow Reports of Supply and Ways and Means to be proceeded with, as in former Sessions, notwithstanding the Twelve o clock Rule. It was carried, after severa I Amend- ments and divisions, by 185 to 80. The Orders of the Day were not reached till a quarter to twelve. In the House of Lords Friday, the Bill in reference to marriages abroad and the Statute Law Revision Bill were read a second time. Ih the House of Commons at the Mornino- Sitting, the Birmingham Water Bill was referred to a Select Committee, and, after some discussion, an Instruction was given to the Committee, on the Motion of Mr Shaw Lefevre, to consider whether it was necessary to extinguish the rights of the commoners and the user of the commons by farmers in the area from which water was to be taken. The Home Secretary, replying to Mr Aird, ex- pressed a hope that, the state of the Government business would allow of his introducing the Employers' Liability Bill at no distant date. At the Evening Sitting, Mr J. Ellis moved that, the Estimates should be brought forward as early as possible, and on definite and regular days afterwards. Mr Balfour expressed general sympathy with the Motion; but it would unduly restrict the arrangement of the business of the House. He admitted that criticism of the Votes was invaluable, and he would be sorry to curtail it. He hoped the hon. member would not press his Motion. Mr Ellis said he was satisfied with the expression of opinion which had been elicited from the Government, and the Motion was withdrawn. The House then went into Committee of Supply. In the House of Lords on Monday, the Lord Chancellor, in moving the Second Reading of the Statute Law Revision Bill, said it was one of a series of Bills which had received their Lord- ships' assent. He proposed to refer it to a Joint Committee of both Houses. After some observa- tions from Lord Hobbouse, Lord Herschell, and Lord Esher, the Bill was read a Second time and referred to a Joint Committee. In the Hou3e of Commons, Mr Ritchie men- tioned the names of the Royal Commissioners in reference tu the Metropolitan Water Supply, Lord Balfour of Burleigh being Chairman. He also read to the House the terms of reference which related to the adequacy of the sources of supplv. On the Motion for going into Committee of Supply on the Navy Estimates, Colonel Hill moved an amendment condemning the disband- ing of the Royal Navy Artillery Volunteers. The Amendment having been negatived, some discussion was initiated by Admiral Field on the present inadequate supply of both officers and men to meet the growing demands of the Fleet on the complttion of the Naval Programme in 1894 Lord George Hamilton said, in reply, that if the recoramendations made by him were carried out be beliaved that, in 1894, the Admiralty would be able adequately to man the Fleet. The House then went into Committee of Supply, and, in the course of a discussion on the Vote for seventy fonr thousand one hundred men and boys for the Navy, Lord G. Hamilton contended that the country bad got full value for the extra expenditure of recent years. The Admiralty did not come up to an ideal standard, but they had achieved results, both in the rapidity and com- pleteness of the work, far superior to those accom- plished in the past. In 1894 there would be no fewer than forty-three efficient seagoing cruisers. As to the Bluejackets, if a man conducted him- self properly one in twenty-four had a chance of becoming a Warrant Officer, a far higher pro- portion than was promoted in the Army; and the Warrant Officers generally were sati8fied with their position. The Vote was agreed to, as was also the Vote for 3,520,000J. for the wages of officers and men, after which progress was reported. In the House of Lords on Tuesday, various Pro- visional Order Bills were agreed to, and on the Motiou of Lord Windsor the Millbank Prison Bill was read a second time. In the House of Commons at the Morning Sitting, Mr P. O'Brien moved for leave to bring in a Bill to remove the disabilities imposed on Roman Catholics by the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1829. Mr Johnston objected to the introduction of the Bill; but the Motion was agreed to without a division, and the Bill was brought in and read a first time. Mr Johnston gave notice that he would oppose it on the Second Reading. The greater part of the Morning Sitting was devoted to the consideration in Supply of the Civil Service Estimates. On the Vote of X2,000 for the Labour Commision, Sir J, Gorst informed Mr Morton that a preliminary Report by the Commissioners might be expected almost immediately. Some discussion arose on the Vote of X30,483 for the relief of Irish distress, but it was ultimately agreed to without a division. On the Vote for X15,000 for the expenditure of the Board of Agriculture in dealing with the present out-break of foot-and-mouth disease, Mr Chaplin stated that since the first case, on the 14th of February, there had been forty-three outbreaks of the disease in different parts of the Kingdom. Though the disease bad been materially checked within the last fourteen days, still the position was far from satisfactory, and he would be deceiving the House if he held out the hope that he had been successful in stamping it out up to the preseat time. The number of animals slaughtered by order of the Board was two hundred and ninety-five, at a cost of three thousand one hundred and one pounds. He hoped that a new code of regulations, which would take the place of those in existence, would be adequate to meet the disease. After some discussion the Vote was agreed to and the Hares Bill having been read a third time, the Morning Sitting was suspended. At the Evening Sitting, Mr Provand called the attention to the incidence of taxation, and moved that it ought to be so readjusted as to fall with greater fairness on all classes. While Mr Channing was seconding the Motion the House was counted out, at Ten o'clock.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. CENARTH COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—The result of the above election requires a little explanation, otherwise outsiders may draw very erroneous conclusions. After the nomination papers of Mr Edward Davies, Crugiwan, and Mr D Davies, Angel House were received, it was discovered that both papers were sigred by one and tho same person, and as the papers of the latter were only recived, a short time before the hour of closing that was a fatal objection to his being returned even if elected by a majority. Hence Mr D Davies caused papers to be printed and circulated, requesting his supporters to abstain from i otin, as he did not wish, if elected to put the parish to the expense of testing the validity of the objection. This will account for the small number of thirty votes recorded in his favour. If alive to see another term of three years over a very different result may be expected.

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LLANELLY. LLANELL Y. Fiitig.-A. disastrous fli-e occurred early on Sunday morning at a liitle cottage situate at the Furnace Ltanelly, which unfortunately resulted in the death of three children. The cottage where the fire occurred was situated in a hollow alongside the Mynydd Mawr Railway at the bottom of Old Road. The occupant was Mr John Lewis, engine-fitter at with his Wife and six children, all of whom retired about twelve o'clock on Saturday night. Shortly after three o'clock on Sunday morning one of the sons awoke and discovered a fire in the kitchen. instead of awaking the others he tried to extinguish tho fire himself, and, opening the back door to fetch in water, on returning in a very short time he was alarmed to find the back room enveloped in flames. He called his father and mother in the next room downstairs, who bad to leave the house partially dressed. By this time the flames had taken a firm bold of the kitchen, and as it was found impossible to cope with the fire, the neighbours were called and a messenger was despatched for the fire brigade. Seven of the children, whose ages ranged from eight to 19, as well as eL grandchild, were still upstairs, and it was evident that they were in great peril. Two of the esca8n/aTef r°keaDd fire' an^ effected their P A, JTa<lder was then placed to the upper window, and Tohn Daniel and David Edwards, two of the neighbours, mounted it in order to rescue inri fl ^ie°P stiI1 in the cottage, but the smoke °™ ba0t' Tt« tb. neighboms, mounted it in order to rescue the Ih* i,piP h°KP "tiU ia the baok' The parents and nn on hoiror striken on finding that no answer came from •, j « uuu#u6 vu»« from below Tn chlldren to their cries trom below ln another instant, hnw.ior. t.h« grandchild The child was caught safely Ihe g,rl then leapt into the gafden where she alighted without serious injury, but not before she had sustained a number of burns Two of the boys and a younger sister were still upstairs, and but a few seconds elaps.-d before the ceiling fell k a cr?8h' aud the three children were pre- cipitated into the flames below. Shortly after wards the roof fell in. The fire brigade soon ap- peared with Captain Scott, but all was now ST.? and their efforts were directed to extinguish the flames. An entrance having been effected some dr^rtl if I," ° J the thr<Se b°dieS W0re dreadfully charred. One of the boys who effected his escape was so seriously burnt that he was con- thnn 5° f hoaPital* Throughout the day cotta^ A° .Pe°?le- visited the r,,ins of cottage. A subscription list was opened for the family and up to five o'clock the following gentle! J I" BSJ. j tt p' MaJ°r Bythway, £ 10; Messrs JP i5. Hec RJ^" « £ l0> R• Macla'an, T R pfi'n- Jv415' JosePh Maybery, n I w'lf'MP P8'. £ P" £ 2 23' "hilet Messrs D. Kandell, M.P., and Frank Randell contributed a guinea each; and Messrs T. J. Wi Ilia tns, Thomas Jones (merchant), H. Newark, Captain Rees J. Jennings, Eden Jones, and David James gave.21 each. A meeting of the communicants at the Tabernacle Chapel was held after the morning aorvice afld much sympathy was felt tfith the bereaved family, who were members of the church. A committee was formed to receive subscription., and at the meeting of the Sunday-school nearly i hi AT T i^uest was held on Mon- day before Mr J D Rowlands, Coroner, when a verdict of II Accidental Death was returned.

LLANSAWEL. CONFIRMATION SERVICE.-At the recent con- finnation service held here in the Parish Church by the Bishop of Swansea, nine candidates were presented from Caio by Mr Chidlow, five from Llansawel, six from Brechfa, and four from Talley presented by Mr Lloyd. Some of the candidates were advanced in life. The Bishop's addresses in English and Welsh were very lucid and impressive and characterized throughout by the grandeur of simplicity. The Rev. Charles Chidlow, M.A., vicar of Caio and Llansawel, acted as Bishop's chaplain, and the curate, the Rev. John Lewis, led the candidates forward. The service was a beautiful bilingual one. Misia Inglis, of Edwins. ford, presided at the organ, and showed complete efficiency on the instrument. The opening voluntary was most beautifully played. LENTEN SEHVicEs^-At the Parish Church on Tuesday evening, the Rev. Mr Davies vicar of Llanddeusant, officiated, and delivered an im- pressive sermon in Welsh. The service through- out was in Welsh and was well-attended.

AMMANFORD. CANTATA.—As a constant reader of your well edited JOURNAL, I was rather disappointed last week in not finding an account of the excellent performances which have recently been given at the Hall And in order that the many readers of your valuable paper should know that the Ammanford,ans are able to hold their own in tht capacity of cantata performing I shall feel greatly obliged if you kindly insert the following-The performance referred to is Dr. Parry s sacred cantata entitled Joseph" which was given on Saturday week (in full character), by the Baptist Chapel Choir, led by the well- famed conductor, Mr David Walters. The different characters were very well represented by the following King Pharoah," Mr William Davies; Twl?' KT8 Jones; "Attendant," Miss Llewellyn; 'Narrator," Mrs Sarah Phillips; "Jacob,' Mr W. Walters,* "Joseph," Mr Joe Phillips j "Reuben," Mr J. Hairies; "Judah," Mr David Phillips. The performance throughout was a thorough success, Mr Walters as c. Jacob," and Joe Phillips as "Joseph," being exceptionally good. The choruses also were exceedingly well rendered, and great praise is due to Mr Walters for so efficiently training his choir. We may add that the charming attire of the Quean, attendant, and narrator, met with general admiration. Owing to the large number failing to gain admission on Saturday, a second performance was deemed necessary which took place on Thursday last, the Hall being again overcrowded by a most apprecia- tive audience, whose continued applause much encouraged the performers. Miss Daisy Pritchard with her usual fine style and ability presided at the piano, and Mr Ivor Elias at the organ The chair — taken bj Mr _W. Phillip., districtg a ys gl7ea entire satisfaction in the

TALGARREG. TROTTING MATCH, &c.-The annual races and horse and poultry shows were held at this nlaca on Wednesday the 6th inst. Owing to th! weather as a thick layer of snow fell on Tuesday night, the Bronwydd, Neuaddfawr, and Bwlch- bychan Plates were not run. A new felture this year was the poultry show, which proved a great success. It shows that the farmers and cottagers are alive to the benefit of having pure breeds instead of the mongrel ones, which were the only kind to be seen in Cardiganshire a few years ago. The judge of the poultry was Mr W. Morgans, Carmarthen. Probably the steeple and flat races will come off again at an early dat« cf which due notice will be given. The folW; r "v ?rt £ -PooLt* hen of the Minorca breed—1, Mr Hv New Quay Road 2, Thomas Arms, Talgarres; 3, Mr Thomas Glanravon House. Leghorns 1 TK. £ 5NR,AVON Talgarreg; 2, Thomas Tl, Herbert, Golden comprising the Haburgs, Golden 1. fflL T> iuoinas, .fennant, Rhydowen 2, Mr Thomas iravon House. Game class 1, David Jones' Ne°w Ou v *°ad V 2' Reea E™ns; JNew Cjuay Board. Heavy breed l David Junes, Rose Hill; 2, Mr Thomas, Glanrafon House. For the best cob under three years old: I> John Enoch, Rhandir; second divided between Thomas Thomas, Gwarcwm, and John Davies, Pantswllt. Trotting matches, confined to horses under three year old 1, T. Davies Penlannooth, 2, David Evans, Perthyreclwvs • 3, John Jones, Ffosfald. Under four year old 1, Timothy Davies, Penlannoeth; 2, Owen Davies' Esgerwenfach; 3, James Thomas. Fad fa • A* Thomas Thomas Owmllydan. 0p.„ lo hora;s any age: 1, I. L»avies, Penlannoeth • 2 Thr,r»«,» Jones, Clettwr; 3, E,.„ Llojd, Moeli.'or °FUt race: 1, Mr Thomas Jones, New Court 9 n Jones, Alltgoch 3, JiBnkin Jenicins, Blaonplwyf.

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HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR, JUStitia" maintains that I am entitled to some praise for having trained the successful glee party at the recent competitive meeting held at Llandyssul. "Justitia" is evidently profuse in his good wishes Justice, however, is stern, and forbids me to accept the proferred honour. I obey the mandates of Justice,' rather than the wishes of "Justitia." Justitia's, reasoning in your last issue is the reverse of lucid. One of the premises of his argument is faulty, if not false but even if its truth be assumed, the conclusion which he draws is fallacious, and thus his whole argument is useless. In another part of his letter, he states that oneof the conductors referred to by him had failed to teach certain crotchets and quavers, and yet he includes a person, who thus admittedly is unsuccessful, among those on whom he wishes to lavish praise and honour. Consistent, is it not ? Where is Justitia's "Justice"? I do not think he gave any thought to my letter, wherein I deny that I trained the party, and wherein I affirm tbat there is a marked difference between training a party and giving an opinion on the render- ing of a piece of music. Judging from his letter, he seems to regard these two matters as identical. I may be allowed to add one or two matters of detail, so as to confirm my former denial. 1st, the time in which the successful party sang- the glee was not that which I considered to be correct, Mr Jones not accepting my opinion. 2nd, I did not teach a. single interval from bednnir g to end. 3rd, In many points of phrasing and expression Mr Jones taught the party what was diametrically opposed to my view, and, further, he introduced characters which Lad not occurred to me. For points wherein Mr Jones and I agreed, no credit could fall to nie, as he had already adopted such views. Again, as Mr Jones did not accept my views where they differed from his own, the credit for success must be his own, and can't be mine. I do not think it is necessary that I should repeat my former denial. My object in writing was to secure as great publicity to my disclaimer, as Edmygydd had given to his report. Through your kindness I have been enabled to do this, and thus I have no further interest in continuing a correspondence with either "Jnstitia"or "Edmygydd. I desire to thank you, Sir, for an insertion of the above and am Sir, yours, &c., D. HARRY THOMAS.