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SHARKS IN A LADIES' SWIMMING…
SHARKS IN A LADIES' SWIMMING BATH. Australian mail news brings intelligence from Melbourne of a thrilling adventure between two large sharks and some lady and children bathers at the Mentone Ladies' Baths there. It was one of those occurrences in which a woman's presence of mind shone out conspicuously. There were a number of ladies and children in the bath, among them being Mrs Percy Mac- meikan, Mrs Ted Ffrench, and their two little girls. Mrs Percy Macmeikan was the first to venture in the water, taking with her her little girl Roy and Mrs Ffrench's daughter. The bathers went out as far as the rope which stretched across the open area. Here they dived and swam, and the children frolicked in glee. Mrs Macmeikan saw the little girls safely swinging nnder the rope in three feet of water, and then went into the deeper parts. At this stage Mrs Ffrench's little boy. who was not bath- ing, noticed a large shark rapidly approaching the party, and immediately drew a Mrs Durrant's attention to it. A boy then called out to Mrs Macmeikan that there was a shark in the water. She glanced around, and, with horror, saw a shark turning over within a foot of her. She kicked and splashed, and nearly fainted away. The shark made for the children, going between the rope and the shore. Mrs Macmeikan speedily recovered her presence of mind, and with a mother's instinct darted to the rescue of the children. Quickly securing Roy, this brave lady placed the child in about one foot of water. Then she turned back to secure Mrs Ffrench's child. She was just in time to effect the rescue, and as she grasped the little one and was making for the shore, the shark, with a large companion, swooped around her. The brave woman was un- daunted, and succeeding in frightening the monsters away, and safely bore the children from all danger. Mrs Macmeikan was much exhausted after her terrible struggle. The battle between life and death was one of power- ful excitement, and two ladies fainted from the tension produced from the ordeal. The sharks were fine specimens, the largest one being about 12ft. in length and the other about 6ft. The pair had effected an entrance into the baths through some broken pickets. Some men were subsequently called in. and succeeding in killing the smaller shark. The big one managed to get into the open sea, although the men stuck a boat- hook into him six times the shark darted through the hole and nearly smashed the hook, the jerk precipitating one of the harpooners into the water. BARREL-ORGAN NUISANCE LATEST DEVELOPMENT. From Paris we are promised the following application of the automatic machine principle to the barrel-organ niisance. The (ir.,an-rinder sets down his instrument in front of the house he has in view. He winds it up like a clock, after which it will go on by itself for an hour, and he adjourns for solace to any public-house over the way. After the organ has played for a quarter of an hour or so, the dwellers begin to find it a nuisance. A servant sent out to see what can be done to stop it, reads over the organ the follow- ing notice "If you wish this organ to stop, put a penny in the slot." The penny is dropped in and the organ is silenced. As the organ begins afresh, however, at the end of five minutes, the chances are that exasperated victims will seek a more effectual method of silencing the untended musical instrument. YOUTHFUL HEROISM IN MINNESOTA. "Reuter" reports an act of great courage on the part of a boy at Springfield, Minnesota. A fire broke out in a dwelling house while the occu- pants, a family of .several persons, were asleep. Some passers-by, who noticed the flames, broke into the house to rescue the inmates, but owing to the progress of the fire were able to save only one of them, a boy fourteen years of age, whom they carried into the street. The lad, however, immediately inquired for his father and brothers and sisters, and, on being told that they were still in the burning house, could not be deterred from attempting to save them. At great risk to himself he made his way back through the smoke, and eventually discovered his father lying in- sensible and already much scorched by the flames. The boy dragged his father out of the house, and then returned once more to save the other inmates. He was, however, driven back by the flames, and five children who remained in the house were burned to death. DRAMATIC DISCOVERY UNDER A PARIS SUBURB. A Paris correspondent forwards the following account of a strange discovery which was made the other day at Nogentsur-Marne by a Paris shopkeeper who lives there. He was clearing out a well which had been abandoned for twenty years, and had become full of sand, when he came upon a flight of steps hewn roughly in the chalk. His workmen found on the day following that the steps led into a gallery three feet wide and six feet high. They explored it, and coming to the other end they were startled with the sight of a man with his back against the wall, and wearing the uniform of a national guard of 1870. The attitude and appearance of this human tigure were so lifelike that the workmen, not knowing what to think, and thoroughly frightened, hastened out and told their employer what they had seen. A search party went down into the gallery. They found that it led into all underground room. The body of a lieutenant of the old National Guard was sitting at a table upon which were a bottle and two wine glasses. Several rifles were stacked in a corner. The officers attitude was that of a person dozing, the arms folded, and the head nodding. Several sheets of notes were found in the lieutenant's pockets. They will very likely afford a clue to the identity of the two men. How did they meet with their singular fate A plausible conjecture is that they took refuge from the Germans in the gallery, the sides of which fell in probably by accident, though the people at Nugent are con- vinced that the Germans knew of the two hiding-place, and filled up the pit in order to bury them alive. THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE WATER-FINDER. A well-known individual, Mr John Mullins, who calls himself on his cards Water Sprint Discoverer by means of the Divining Rod," has paid a visit to the Northamptonshire County Asylum, at Berry Wood, and has indicated two spots where he recommends wells being sunk for increasing the water supply of the asylum. After an introduction to the members of the Committee of Visitors, including Lord Spencer, the chairman of the council, Mullins commenced J a march about the asylum grounds. He carried in his hands, before him, the V-shaped twig, cut from an adjacent hedge, and very soon point out spots where, he said, the twig indicated the presence of water. He fixed on two places, where he said water would be found in the most abundance. In one case he said the sprinw was 25 or 30 feet below the ground, and in the nthpr 70 or 80 feet, and would yield from 10,000 to 15,000 gallons of water a day. The question will probably be discussed at the forthcoming meeting of the County Council. ° THE NEW BONNETS. There are cycles, as everybody knows, in fashion, though to define them would puzzle even the most ingeniousofiii-ithematiciatig. Justnow, in bonnets at any rate, 1802 is going back upon 1841. Thus the" Victoria" the latest novelty of the day, is a repitition of the bonnet which was fashionable in the season of fifty-one years ago. It is the largest bonnet out, the brim is about ten inches wide and is made of black net with an edging of jet, and a bow of ribbon and throe black tips for trimming. The strings are black ribbon. It is worn with a lace veil long enough to reach to the waist, mounted on elastic. If the wearer wished to have her face uncovered she would draw her veil to the side instead of turning it up. SPURGEON'S STRANGE PRESENTIMENT. Dr Farrar says it was both a source and sign of Mr Spurgeon's power that he was able to an extraordinary extent to take the congregation into his confidence and talk about himself in a way so homely and colloquial that no other preacher could or would adopt it. Speaking on presentiments to his congregation last year, he said I remember a young woman, who lived not far from here, who had a presentiment that she would die. I do not think that there was really much the matter with her but she refused to eat, and was likely to be starved. I went to see her, and she told me that she had a presenti- ment that she should die, and therefore she did not waste food by eating it. She spoke to me very solemnly about this presentiment, and I replied "I believe there may be such things." Yes she was sure I was on her side Then I went on to say I once had a presentiment that I was a donkey, and it turned out true in my case and now I have much the same presenti- ment about her. This surprised her, and I asked her friends to bring her food. She said she would not eat it and then I told her if she was resolved on suicide I would mention it at a church meeting that evening, and put her out of church, since we could not have suicides in our member- ship. She could not bear to be put out of church, and began to eat, and it turned out that my presentiment about her was correct. She had been foolish, and she had the good sense to sc:e that it was so. HOW SPURGEON PREPARED HIS SERMONS. It was Mr Spurgeon'a custom to defer osten- sible preparations of his Sunday sermons till Saturday evening, and then this was how he set about it After six o'clock family worship I bid my friends good-night, and take a turn in the garden or my study, revolving several texts. Presently one strikes me, and I write on a page of note- paper a brief outline of thought. Then I read whatever my library can supply. The language comes when preaching. This for the morning. I do the same on Sunday afternoon for tli- evening. People say I am original. No I use all the good things of others I can lay hold of. Some of my brethren spend two or three days writing their sermons. I have this advantage that I can be reading and getting material all the time. THE FATE OF THE LAST MAN. The probable fate of the last man is a subject that has often been discussed. Of about a dozen solutions of the question six of the best are summarised below:- 1. The surface of the earth is steadily diminishing, all the landed portion will at last be submerged, and the last man will be drowned. 2. The ice is gradually accumulating at the North Pole and slowly melting at the South eventually the earth's centre of gravity will change, and the last man will be killed by the rush of movables when the catastrophe finally comes. 3. There is a retarding medium in space, causing a gradual loss of velocity in all the planets. The earth, obeying this law of gravitation, will be drawn nearer and nearer to the sun, until at la,t humanity will be roasted from the face of the globe. 4. The amount of water on the earth's surface is slowly drying up. Fir ally, the earth will be an arid waste, like the moon, and the last man will die pleading for a drop of moisture with which to wet his tongue. 5. A gigantic planet is likely to tumble into the sun at any time. In that event our great luminary would blaze up and burn the earth and the other planets in its train to cinders. 6. The sun's fire will gradually burn out, and the temperature will cool in consequence. The earth's glacial zone will enlarge, driving shivering humanity towards the equator. At last the habitable space will lessen to nothing and over- crowded humanity will be frozen in a heap. WHAT OUR GRANDFATHERS PAID FOR COALS. Whatever price our coals may be coming to, it is not likely they will ever reach the figure at which our grandfathers sometimes found them. A contrary wind (for there was no land carriage) or a hot press would leave London coalless. On February 12, 1793-less than a hundred vears aeo—the Time* tells us: "Priceofcoals yesterday in the Pool, 43s a chaldron. Delivered to housekeepers, 44s to 49s. The price rose considerably yesterday, from a report that several colliers had been captured In January 1795 things were much worse. The long frosts," says the Times, had stopped the navigation of the Thames what cllals remained in the lighters I and barges were nearly exhausted at the wharves, and naturally, every man possessed of a com- modity looks to extraordinary profits on uatisual events, which has we understand, occasioned six or seven guineas to be given for a chaldron of coals within a few days past." The chaldron was 2800 lb. MR SPURGEOX'S WILL. The Exchange Telegraph Company states that the will of Mr Spurgeon has just been proved. It is a simple document on half a sheet of plain white foolscap unruled, but is not in Mr Spurgeon's own writing. All the property of which Mr Spurgeon died possessed is bequeathed to Mrs Spuryton absolutely, and she is appointed sole executrix. It is dated the 17th of May. 1862. Beyond the words necessary to the bequest there is nothing more. The witnesses to the will are Charles Blackham, of Wandsworth- road, and Mary Arnold. Nightingale-lane. In proving the will Mrs Spurgeon made an affirma- tion in place of the usual affidavit, and declared the personality at EII,160 2s (id. The net value of the estate is EIO,643 10s 8d. Probate amount- ing to zCI07 was paid. It is a singular fact that in the text of the will Mrs Spurgeon's Christian name Susannah is spelt without the final h," rendering necessary a correction in her affirma- tion. THE FIRST SWISS EXECUTION SINCE 1867. A man named Gatti, who was recently sentenced to death by the Supreme Tribunal at Lucerne for outraging and murdering a Mdlle. Degen, a teacher, was executed a week ago by the guillotine. Au appeal for mercy was made to the Grand Council of Lucerne, but rejected. This was the first execution in Switzerland since 1867 A measure abolishing capital punishment was passed by the Federal Assembly in 1874, but was repealed in 1879. The present application of the death penalty has caused a great sensation in Switzerland. LATEST SLEEVES. And here is another maxim sent forth by the mysterious French goddess of fashion -No woman who has any self-respect will allow the slee-ves round her upper arm to be less in circum- ference than her waist. It is not quite clear whether this means that the waists are still to decrease or the sleeves still to grow iii-well, not exactly in grace. A LAD'S HARMLESS FIFTY-FEET FALL. A lad named Alfred Reader had a miraculous escape last week at Chatham Dockyard. He fell down a hydraulic lift shaft, a distance of hffcy feet, on to an iron flooring, and yet when picked up was found to have sustained only a slight cut on the head and a few bruises about the bodv. v WORRIED TO DEATH BY DOGS. Abigail McDonald living near Ballynaliuch, county Down, last week attempted to separate four of her dogs which were fighting, when she was attacked by the animals and received wounds on the body and neck, from the effects of which she died in great agony. The dogs were after- wards destroyed. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE ATHLETIC SPORTS, LAMPETER. The annual athletic sports of the St. David's College came oft* at the College School cricket field on Thursday, the 24th ult. The weather was unusually favourable, being nice and dry and not too bright; the turf also was all that could be desired. The day's proceedings, coupled with the "beau temps," had attracted a large number of visitors to the town who were on the ground early in forenoon, and contributed not a little towards the success of the sports. The presence of a large crowd of spectators has, usually, the effect of hightening the rivalry that exis's among the competitors, and of thus making matters much more interesting to the spectators themselves. On Thursday every event was very evenly and well contested. If the sports lacked its high standard of former years, it amply made up for it by the keenness of its competitions. In most cases where some very good feats of strength or agility have been performed, the winner is generally vastly superior to all the rest, and the spectators know beforehand what the result is likely to be. In such cases the interest taken in and the eagerness with which each result is watched is wanting, and such sports are apt to become a bi-re bttore the day is out. Nothing of the kind occurred at Lampeter on Thursday. If the long jump was only 16 feet 4 inches in length, the 2nd and 3rd competitors were only a very few inches behind the victor, and thus the event lacked none of its excitement. The same remarks may apply to all the competitions. We were glad to note that the change made on the programme of past years, namely, the inauguration of lady judges was an improvement, and we heartily hope the practice will be continued in the future as, even if they were mostly ornaments as one gentleman re- marked in the College Hall, they were very use- ful ornaments besides, and be this to their credit, they were all at their posts on the field throughout the day-a practice which the gentle- men-judges don't very often adhere to. If the change would be extended to the starters as well next year, we think it will work admirably. The following were the officers, &c. connected with the sports, which were under distinguished patronage President The Venerable Arch- deacon Edmondes, Principal of the College Committee, Messrs T. S. Roberts, J. E. Lloyd, D. C. Morris and D. H. Sproule Judges, Mrs Walker, S.D.C., Miss Davey. S.D.C Miss C. M. vans, Taliesin House,SirJ. Hills-Johnes,K.C. B., V.C., Dolancothy, Rev G W. Wade, S.D.C., and Mr S. G. Mostyn, S.D.C. Starters, Mr Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled, Rev Robert Williams, S.D.C., and Mr J. J. Jones, S. D C. School. The Secretaries, to whose able manage- ment the conduct of the sports had been entrusted and to whom its successful termination is greatly due, were Messrs J. Simon and T. D. Thomas. A very important item on the programme was the Lampeter Brass Band, who, under their conductor, Mr E. Davies-Jones, enlivened the proceedings with its sweet music during the intervals. The Sports commenced at 11 a.m., when the following list of events was gone through 100 YARDS FLAT RACE 1st, John Simon; 2nd, J. Francis. Simon, who was penalized 3 yards, beat Francis by a few feet. 300 YARDS HANDICAP NOVICES RACE—1st, W. Brain (20 yards) 2nd, D. Lloyd, Llanybyther (30 yards). Brain was a good first, but Lloyd came in a good second best. LONG .JUMP—1st, D. Jenkins (16ft. 4in.); 2nd, T. J. Roberts. Jenkins was best from the start, but it was a tiyht match between Roberts and T. R. Thomas for the second place. At the first tri-il they were ties at 15 feet 8 inches, but Roberts eventually came off victorious. 440 YARDS FLAT RACE-lst, J. Edwards 2nd, J. Simon. A very even contest, Edwards being only three yards in front. PUTTING THE WEIGHT—1st, M. E. Davies (27ft. 3iii.) 2nd, T. R. Thomas (26ft. llin.) ONE MILE FLAT RACE 1st, J. E. Lloyd (penalized 20 yards) 2nd, M. E. Davies 3rd, Llew. Davies. Lloyd was expected to take this, as his long staying pnwiri are well known. The other two made a good fight for it, however. INTERVAL FROM ONE TO Two. 440 YARDS HANDICAP-Isr, J. Edwards 2nd W. Brain. HIGH JUNIP 1st, T. J Roberts (4ft. llin.) 2nd, Ellis Williams (4ft. lOin.) There were only four entries f->r this event, and one of them had to resign at the first leap. The struggle between the reinainiiii4 three was very even, Roberts beiinr t. th. finish nnlv ono inch in front of Williams, and the latter again only one inch above the 3rd. HALF A-MILE HANDICAP 1st, W. Brain (35 yards handicap) 2nd, D. A. Lloyd (15 yards handicap). STRANGERS 12 MILE HANDICAP 1st, T. A. Evans, Newcastle Emlyn (15yards) 2nd, W. T. Davids. Carmarthen (scratch). OBSTACLE RACE 1st, P. W. Francis 2nd, Llewellyn Davies. Francis, by the way, overcame every obstacle, and sufficiently proved the truth of the old adage. Trech metal na maint." 220 YARDS FLAT RACE 1st, J. Simon (penalized 7 yards) 2nd, Phillip Rees. Simou again showed his superiority over the rest at this-his fav.,urite distance. 100 YARDS FLAT RACE This was an im- promptu affair being got up for the diversion of the Brass Band. Every competitor was to play his instrument on the march, but, strange to say, every instrument went out of wind very soon, whilst the drittu was only heard after passing the winning post, beating time to the fine old air, "See the conquering hero comes." Evar. Davies, the drummer, got 4s for the 1st prize, and T. F. Davies, cornetian, 2s for second, whilst the un- successful members had 6s 9d (balance of the collection) divided amongst them for the purpose of having their instruments put into better repair and stopping the wind from leaking out. HURDLE RACE-lst, J. B. Thomas; 2nd, T. J. Roberts. At the first trial it was a dead heat, so it was run over again, when Thomas breasted the tape by a few inches in front of Roberts. Two MILES STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP 1st, Llewellyn Davies (10 seconds) 2nd, J. E. Lloyd (scratch) 3rd, M. E. Da vies O0 SHPniiris 1 This chase created more excitement than any of the previous events. The course was longer than usual, and none but the plucky and determined could have a chance. In spite of this, however, there were numerous entries, and the result did not in any way disappoint the expectations of the spectators. 100 YARDS CONSOLATION RACE -The prize was awarded to D. Alban. Immediately after the Sports the prizes were distributed in the College Hall by Mrs Green, S.D. C. J. Simon, the secretary and winner of three prizes, was awarded a silver medal because he had in the opinion of the judges conducted himself with the greatest credIt during the day. The medal had been presented by Mr F. R. Williams (Chips), an old undergraduate and athlete.
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OPENING OF A YOUNG MEN'S CLUB…
OPENING OF A YOUNG MEN'S CLUB AT CARMARTHEN. The local branch of the Church of England OPENING OF A YOUNG MEN'S CLUB AT CARMARTHEN. The local branch of the Church of England Temperance Society has of late advanced with leaps and bounds at Carmarthen, owing mainly t« the hearty tunnner in which tht, Rev T. B. Wil- liams, senior curate of St. Peter's Parish, and Mr Rees, the secretary, have promoted the weekly meetings, which have been held throughout the winter at the Priory-street National Schoolroom. In order to afford the members practical benefit from the movement it was decided to open a club in the town, and on Friday afternoon the project was successfully started, when "the club rooms were opened by Mrs Basil Jones, of Abergwili Palace. The club is located in a large house at the corner of Parade Road, where four woll-ventilated rooms have been fitted up as reading, recreation, smoking and tea and coffee rooms for the use of the YOlln male members. The Lord Bishop of Swansea pre- sided at the opening ceremony on Friday, and the 11 room was crowded with the promoters and sup porters of the undertaking. The Chairman called upon The Rev T. B. Williams, who said that before he proceeded to relate how the club came to I", started, he wished to say how very thankful t hpy were to Mrs Basil Jones 'or coming there that afternoon to open the club. They knew—;t was no secret-that Mrs Jones was closelv associated with numerous diocesan societies, most of which owed their vitality to her influence and zeal, and be cuuld assure her, closely associated as she was with those. she, by coming there that day and giving countenance to the movement, hatl done a great service to the young men of Carmarthen, They had in that parish a branch of the Church of England Temperance Society, and it had never been sO flourishing as at the present time. He did not wish them to believe that temperance was a hobby-horse of his which he "as always ridinc, but it was one of the works which his vicar, the Bishop of Swansea, had assigned to him, as no parish could be said to be weft organised without its temperance society. They could just gauge the interest taken in it when he told them that at the weekly meetings on Monday -vonings between 400 and 500 persons were iu the habit, of attending. and a very satisfactory feature was that a very large portion of those big atteodances consisted of young men. In the natural course of things the meetings would cease in a fortnight, and the ques- tion occurred to him, What is to become of the young men in summer when the meeiiugs are not held ? If left to themselves there would be a com- plete dispersion, there would be no institution by which they could be bound together. Some two months ago the Bishop of Swansea a-ked what was to become of their work tifte. the meetings ceased •o be, and he (the speaker) then said-perhaps with the impulsiveness of yo-ith-t bat in less than two months a temperance club would be started in t'armarthen, and he was glad to say that what was then said bad come to pass two weeks before the stated time (hear, hear). As he said before, as soon as the temperance meetings stopped there would be a complete dispersion of the young men, and it was the necessity of starting something to bind them together and give them facility to meet together socially and to encourage thrift among them that gave life to that movement. He would take for example the shop assistants in Carmar- then. When the shops were closed there were only three alternatives open to them—they could walk the streets, or go to bed at once, or go to public-houses. Therefore, if their work was to be practical, it was their duty to provide a means to allow those yo"ng men to meet socially. There were other institutions in the town, aud be did not wish to say anything derogatory against them. There was near the prison a Working Men's Club' but there was not much comfort to" be got there', as they had only one room in which to play billiards and other games, as well as read the papers. Then there was the Institute, but when they found themselves in tht-re they must be as quiet as mice, and it was perfectly well known that young jien would not go theie when such rigorous silence was enforced upon them. At the club that was to be opened that afternoon they had four rooms-a smoking room (he hoped there were no antl-tobacconists present), a midiug-room. and recreation and game rooms. By establishing it they wished to cultivate the social side of Christianity. They, the clergy, wished to meet the young men in it, to mix with them as one of themselves, so that they may know that the clergy were in harmony and unison with them, to know their troubles, and to offer them every assistance possible. Referring to the subscriptions and dona- tions received, the rev. gentleman said they had succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectation. 1.. less than a fortnight f30 were given as annual subscription*, so they could guess how ready the good people of Carmarthen were to support such a necessary movement. He then enumerated a long list of the more prominent subscribers, and said that invaluable assistance had been given by Mr Rees, the secretary. They must take into con- sideration that they were starting the club in summer, which was not a good time, but he honed that by next winter they would see that the club fully appreciated their help and justified its existence. The object of the club was Thrift and Temperance," and it would do good both to the young men and the clergy. He hoped and trusted that the club would become a mighty power for the formation and consolidation of character, for mutual sympathy, help and encouragement among members, and soconsidei-ably enhance the strength of the parish (hear, bear). The Bishop of Swansea said this was an im- portant day in the history of tempNance. work III theparish, but they were onlycarryingon what had c long ago been started by his predecessor, the Rev D. Pugh Evans. He hoped that in starting the club they bad counted the cost they had a good list of subscribers whose word was as good as their bond. Its success rested very much upon the way it was appreciated by the working men of the parish, and hov. the young- men would take ad- vantage of it to live a virtuous and sober life. The basis of the Society was a brojid one; they did not ask everyone that joined to abstain altogether from intoxicating drinks. If they did so, it was well; but. they did nJt insist upon it, except in the case of children. They had no commandment from the Lord as to total abstinence. He did not wish to be immoderate in language-he should like to feel that he had considered his words carefully- but if the Church of England had one distinct characteristic it was that it was not. extreme- it preserved the mean it did not go a far as Rome on one side, or Geneva on the other. The Arch- bishop of York had said he would rather see Eng- land free than England sober. He (the speaker) thought at the time there was a great deal of truth in the remark, b it he now believed that if they wanted England free they must lii, ve England 11 y sober. Drunkenness was a state of bondage w-rse than the Egyptian bondage. They wanted to warn young men from the evils of strong drink. It was a difficult thing to reclaim them from drink which was like an evitspirit having taken possession of them. If they wanted to remove the reproach thrown in their teeth that Carmarthen was a .J 1- _1 uruniseu uwu auu naq more public-houses proportionately than any other town in the kingdom, the sober men and the abstainers must flight against drunkenness and make friends of the p"blicans-the good publicans. If a publican liked to see drunkel men on his premises, if he supplied children with drink and supplied women that came with slatternly faces, he ought to lose his license; but where a man conducted his legitimate business in t proper manner he would have no quarrel with him, nor rivalry. He wanted to help the youno- men to spend social, happy evenings together in a place where they could have tea or coffep, and indulge in innocent games. They did not wish to compete with the public-houses or temperance houses, they simply catered for their own members. The mere fact that a large num- ber of young men and women had joined the society proved that they were desirous of leading sober, virtuous lives. The club might develope in .e many ways—they could have lectures, boatiuu and picnics. He did not see why they should not have picnics, when the young men could take their lady friends and have a dance ou the green. He did not believe in dancing late at night doincr people good, but if dancing did good to anybody he did not see that it would be wrong for the young people of Carmarthen. Recreation was good for the bo ly at all times. There was a cycling club in town, they took their rides to Llandilo and else- where, enjoyed themselves for an hour or so ami returned, he hoped, stronger and healthier, and better disposed to themselves and neighbours. He was assured that the amusements of the people were closely connected with their healths and morality. The sturdy, brave English character was due, undoubtedly, to their love for outdoor sport,A, and the Duke of Wellin, ton once sail 9 That the battle of Waterloo was won on the fields of Eton." They must look after their sons' recreation, and that was the object in starting the club. Many Nonconformist friends had helped them in the woik, and lie hoped they would con tipue their support. He could not sit dowr without referring to the iudefaiifrable help of thf secretary. Mr Rees; Mr Morgan Griffiths had given a great atnoimt of support, and Mr Daniel Watkins had assisted materially in drawing out. the rule3, but the work would have been impossible had it. not been for Mr T. B. Williams himself. His Lordship then thanked the lady subscribers and others, notably Mrs lieid, for their handsome support, aud afterwards called upon Mrs Basil Jones to,declare the Club open. Mrs Basil-Jones, who was cheered on rising, said: r have been asked to come here this afternoon for I the purpose of declaring this Club open. I trust it may be a happy meeting place to all those belong- ing to it. The man is the head of the house, and to him we look to set a good example. If he is un- selfish, moderate and temperate in his habits, how happy he can make his wife and children, and how much plaasure he receives back himself when he s.es hi* sons and daughters growing up ste-idy. well educated, and "f use in their generation. I had 3 years' experience as a district visitor in a sub abof a large town, and there I plainly saw the difference in the house of the steady or unsteady man. In th3 latter case the wife and children were ill nourished and ill clothed in the former case the children were neatly dressed, and the wife spoke in proud and loving terms of her husband, who kept himself tidy and sober, and liked her 'o do the same. I hope therefore this club may be be means of encourag- ing habits of temperance and I have much pl-a-ure in de laring it open. Alderman J. Rowlands, J P., and Mr W. Morgan Griffiths then delivered instructive, i-omplimeuia'y addr- sses, and proposed and seconded respecively a vote or th 'nks to Mrs B,dl Jon-s, which was heartily accorded her. Mrs Jones briefly thanked the meeting, and explained that bad his week's engagements not been exceptionally heavy the L)rd Bishop would have been piesent. The successful gathering then dispersed with good wishes for the welfare of the club which has been started under such favourable a spices. The following sub criptions and donations have already been promised or ",pot to the Rev. T. B. Williaiii,Annual Sitbscriptions: Lord Bishop of X5; Mr* B tsil JonMH, El Is; Mr Reid, £ 1 Is Mrs Reid, M 5s; Mr W Morgan Griffiths! 2s; Mrs W. Morgan Griiffths, £ 1 Is; Mrs Lester, Y,2 2-; Mrs Hugo, Welifield, £ 3 3s; Mrs J. Le-is Philipps, Bolahaul, tl Is; Dr. D. J. Rowlands, Y,2 12s; Mr C. W. Joneq, ill Is; Mr D. Prosser, Xi Is; Mr W. J. Williams, el Is; Rev T. B. Williaiiis, X2 2* total, £ 29 lis Od. Donations: Mrs Lloyd, £1 Is Mrs Latimer Jones, Xi Is Miss Lewis, Penymorfa, XI Miss lVbite, £ 1; Mrs Pollin, 10s; Rev Ebenezer Jones, 10s 6d Mr H. Brunei White, JOs; Vir 14. F. Pritchard, los Mr J. P. Carter, 10s; Mr Thomas, Nant, 10s fid; a Friend, 5s; Anonymous. 54 total, £7 13S. In addition to the above, other useful contribu- tions have been made. A beautiful eight-day English spring dial was presented to the Clob by illr G. Tew, King-ftreet. It was a most generous and useful gift. A box of dominoes, draft board. and paper knife have been given by Miss Buckley two pictures by Mr T E Brigatocke; wall pockets by Miss Anderson, and fans by Miss Tew. Gifr. by way of money, pictures, &c., will be most thank- fully received and acknowledged.
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ABERYSTWYTH. DEATH OF MR. TumlAs THOMAS, PAINTER.— We regret to announce the death of Mr Thomas Thomas, painter, which occurred on Wednesday last at the age of 55 He suffered a long and protracted illness, and leaves a bereaved widow. Air Thomas had during his life carried on an extensive business as painter, plumber, and glazier in the town, and he was a most influential supporter of the Welsh Congregational cause, bei!fg deacon of the Church and trustee of the Chapel. The new chapel in Baker street was mainly built through his instrumentality. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Saturday, the ministers of the denomination officiating' It was most inlluentially and numerously attended. THE HALF-YEARLY CATTLE FAIR,—This fair has been fixed for Wednesday, the 4th Miy, when a great number of horse and cattle dealers are expected to attend. It is urged upon farmers that it is more to their advantage to bring their cattle to our monthly fairs in order to obtain the best prices than to dispose of the sums at home, as is more frequently done at present. This would of course be an inducement to a greater number of buyers to artend the regular fairs THE ROYAL CARDIGAN ARTILLERY. The recruits to this brigade assembted on Monday for nine weeks' drill, t,he officers being Col. Lloyd, commander of the regiment, Major Anderson, and Lieutenant Hodgkinson. After the conclu- son of the recruits' drill the full brigade will receive a month's practice. WOMEN'S LIBKRAL ASSOCIATION'.—On Tuesday, the 29th, a public meeting of men and women was held at the Old Assembly Rooms in order to inaugurate the Welsh Union of the Associ- ations which was presided over by Mr W. Abraham, M P. (Mabon), and speeches were delivered by the following, amongst others: Mrs Ell), McCUren, Mrs Wynford Phillips, Mrs Morgan Browne. Ali, J Bryn Roberts, M. P., Mr D Lloyd George. M.P., Rev Ellis Edwards and Mr Llewelyn Jones. PROPOSED REGATTA.—An enthusiastic meeting was held at the Town Htll, oil Friday iii,,Iit under the presidency of Mr Councillor D C. Roberts, for the purpose of organizing a rewrntta on a lar^e scale here in the course of the seas >n, and'Whit-Monday and Tue*day were fixed upon! An energetic and influential committee was nominated, with Captain Peake, Fire Brigade, as Secretary. Nearly E20 was itame(liately sul)- scribed. N ARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday, Capt. Peake's 11 I'tile son, Eriii, ed six, was plflyin in Ter- race-road, and fell ju-t as a milk cart of Mr John James was passing. The wheel passed over his right hand and severely lacerated it. He but narrowly escaped being run over and killed on the spot. CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—The first of an intended series of smoking concert came off most success- fully on Friday evening, the 18th, under the a.b:e presidency of Mr D Davies-Evans. There was a full attendance, and a most varied and entertaining progl.amme was performed by members and friends. Mr Wheatley'a band accompanied the singers, and gave several over- tures during the evening. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the chairman, and to those who had contributed to the amusement of the evening, There is a continual acquisition of new members to the Clilb. THE BRITON BANI) is now under the conductor- ship of Mr J. H. Rowe, having Mr D. Jones as bandmaster. On Saturday afternoon at 3, the first public performance for the year was given on the North Parade, when a selection of marelies, fantasias, glees and cornet solos were rendered. Regret was generally expressed at Mr Jones, the former conductor's retirement, after so manv years of hard work to establish, and bring this tine band to such efficiency. It is understood that these performances will be continued every Saturday afternoon. They are highly appre- ciated. IMPROVEMENTS.—The work of flagging the upper portion or rather the South-end of the Marine-terrace was commenced on Thursday last, and is energetically pushed forward. Pen- hryn House being the old bath-house on the other end of the Parade has at last been demol- ished, and 011 Saturday last the materials were sold by auction by Mr J. J. Griffiths on behalf of the Corporation. The whole of the Marine and Victoria-terraces will now present an unin- terrupted crescent, pwssessing the finest aspect of that character than does any watering-place on the West coast of the Kingdom. CALEDFWLCH. LENTEN SERVICES. -The snecial services held I I at the St. Paul's Church, Caledfwlch, during Lent Season have been very well attended fchrough"tit. The preachers were the Revs. W. Rees, B D., Llangadock, J. Lewis, uurate, Llan- sawel, Ebenezer Jones, M.A., Golden Gro e, and D. Jones, B.A., vicar of Llansadwrn. Sptcial hymns were prepared and sung upon each occasion. The reat success which attends the musical portion "f the services at the above Church mny be chiefly credited to the combined efforts of Mrs J. C. Richards--n, of G anbrydan Park (crganist), and Miss Lewis, of Capel-issa, both of whom take lively interest in all matters— musical or ortherwise-ca-letilated to enhance the progress of the said Church. The anthem 1 will arise (Richard Cecil), has been rehearsed for next Sunday. Mrs Richardson, it maybe known, has recently appointed Miss Constance E. Lockyer, of Llandilo, to act as her deputy organist, which post, we are pleased to say, Miss Lockyer fills with exquisite taste and ability. KAy'g COMPOUND, a DECNTIIWNT .-uiodvn- nxpee- orant. njd.. I'lid.. 28. 0(1" &i-. Of 11,1 Cfaem.sts CHLOHO-LINSEKD," Cough Lozenges, post free, 7d. Of Chemists. FERRYSIDE. FERR YSIDE. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening, at the National Schoolroom, a most amusing and unique entertainment was given to the children, which was quite a success, it being the first of the kind held here, and, we are glad to say, was appre- ciated. The approbation bestowed evinced the interest taken in the programme by the audience. A really first-rate programme was gone through, consisting of songs, dialogues, action songa in character, whilst the musical portion left nothing to be desired. The juveniles of both sexes and various ages acquitted themselves admirably, showing to what a standard of perfection they can be trained under careful and painstaking supervision. The parts allotted to them were gone through in good style, giving promise of abilities, which, we trust, in the future may be used in a career of usefulness. The proceeds I were in aid of the school funds. From an on- looker's point of view, it somehow seems a thing to be regretted that it should be found necessary from time to time to have recourse to concerts for the purpose of augmenting the chronic state of the funds of the only school in the parish in this way, entailing, as it necessarily must do on those concerned, an amount of work extraneous to that of the regular drill which has to be gone through in thi the 19th century, in order that our future g -neration may be fully equipped in the battle of I nf«. It is obvious that if th^ parish was saddled I wu h a Board School the rates would be materially I increased thereby. We trust that some means may be devised, or some way found out of the d fficuity to prevent the funds being kept below par. KIDWELLY. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—On Mon3ay last- before Messrs D. Harries (Mayor) and T. W. A. Evans-Daniel Harries, a saddler, was brought up in custody, and charged with embezzling the sum of £ 1 10s., the money of Mr John James, saddler, Kidwelly, in whose employ Harris was at one time. By the evidence given it seems that Harris was paid the sums of El 5s. for a set of harness and 5s. for repairs to harness, and had not accounted to Mr James for the receipt of either sum.—P.S. Jones deposed that he arrested Harris at Swansea, and when charged he said it was all done through others putting him up to it. Mr James did not wish to press the charge, and the prisoner having elected to be tried summarily was tined 23 7s. 5d. including costs, or in default of payment to be imprisoned for 14 days. STRUCK BY THE MAIL. -On Sunday morning the Mail train, which always goes through Kid- welly at high speed, stopped at the station, and the driver reported that a man had been struck by the train between Kidwelly and Pembrey. Some gangers at once took a trolly up, and near Penybedd discovered a man lying insensible on the line they carried him into a farm house near, and Sergeant Jones, of Kidwellv. who reached the spot at the same time, proceeded to bathe the injured man's head, and so discovered that he had sustained severe injuries to his skull. Dr Williams, of Burry Port, was soon in attendance, and ordered the removal of the poor man to Carmarthen Infirmary, to which place he was con- veyed by train. The injured man turned out to be a William Jones, a collier living at Pinged. He had arrived by the last train at Burry Port the previous night, and was then much the worse for drink. It is not known how he came on the line. AMUSEMENT. — The three last days of last week Kidwelly was visited by Miss Marie Clifford's Spanish Serenaders. The company, without doubt, is the best that has visited here yet. It emprises amongst others of high-lass lady vocalists, viz.. Miss Amy Kirby and the sisters Miller; very clever insttumentalists serio-come- dians, Miss Hetty Halter being one of the best of the latter description travelling. Two charming dancers also are the sisters Moss. Miss Fanny Sanderson is a reciter of great dramatic power. She each night drew plaudits from the large audiences. As a directress and pianist Miss Edith Clifford is simply charming. On Sunday evening, despite the warning given at several of the chapels, a crowded house listened to the grand sacred concert given by the com- pany. We hope to hear them again shortly. LLECHRYD (CARDIGAN). BOARD SCHOOL CONCERT.—A very successful confert was held at the above place on Wed- nesday evening, the 23rd ult. The chair was taken by the Rev. David Davies, of Brighton, who discharged his duties in his usual pleasant and able manner. The schoolroom was incon- veniently crowded, every inch of available space being occupied. It is to be regretted that dozen* of people, who had Dome from a considerable dis- tance, failed to gain admission. The first part of the concert was of a miscellaneous character, the following ladies and gentlemen taking part Miss Stephens, Miss May Davies, Miss Edith Rees, Miss Letitia Evans, Messrs J Stephens anct u. I nomas. A party or infants also I h delighted the audience with their pretty little actions, songs, and recitations The second part was taken up with the performance of a cantata entitled The School by the school children assisted by friends under the leadership of Mr E. Thomas, C. M. The following characters were represented -I I Schoolinaster,' Mr S. Jones; "Schoolmistress," Miss May Davies; "In- spector," Mr Ben Thomas Attendance officer," Mr Ben Jenkins; "Mother," Miss M. A. Richards, Mitchers," Masters James Thomas Davies and James Jones; "Late comers," Misses Getta Lewis, Hetty Jenkins, Ellen Lewis and H. Jenkins. This pretty cantata was per- formed without a hitch, and was exceedingly well received throughout. The skilful perform- ance of the two mitchers deserves special mention, as it commanded the warmest approval of all, and was generally pronounced the most effective and beautiful portion of the performance. The various choruses also gave great pleasure and were heartily applauded. Miss Williams, Bridge House, Cardigan, ably presided at the piano. A hearty vote of thanks to the rev. chairman brought the proceedings to a close. The pro- ceeds, we understand, will be devoted towards providing prizes for regular attendance at school.
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