The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

C A R M A R T H E N Sr. PETER'S CHURCH.—The offertories made at St. Peter's during the month of July amounted to 229 Os 3;d. CAMP.—Forty-two of the local volunteers left for Haverfordwest on Tuesday afternoon for seven days' camping. BAZAAR.—The promoters of the St. David's bazaar to be held in October are busily engaged in making preparations for what is hoped will turn out to be a successful affair. CARMARTHENSHISE INFIRMARY.—The secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the following amount :—Legacy of the late Miss Anne Lewis, Carmarthen, EIOO (less duty). PROMENADE CONCERT.—We wish to remind our readers that the licensed victuallers' promen- ade concert will take place next Thursday even- ing, when a splendid programme will be rendered. The affair will be systematically managed, and it is expected that the patronage will be encourag- ing, especially as every penny of the surplus Inoney will be presented to the Carmarthenshire Infirmary. UNFORTUNATE HOLIDAY SEEKERS. The Tabernacle and Priordy Sunday School scholars were most unfortunate in their choice of Monday as the day for having their annual trip. The for- mer went to Llanstephan in brakes through the blinding rain, which did not clear off till late in the day. The latter went to Ferryside. Better luck next time. CARMARTHEN SCHOOL OF -kir.Tlie following additional successes at the late May examinations have been received the complete set of works for the Art Class Teachers Certificate by Miss Margaret Anne Joties have been accepted Miss Charlotte H. Lewis ha" obtained a first class in the advanced stage of shading from the c Lat. OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL.—Messrs T. H. Evans, Maes-y-meillion, Llanybyther, and T. B. Thomas, Foxhole, St. Clears, two pupils of the above school, passed successfully the Pharmaceutical Preliminary examination, which was held at the Carmarthen centre at the begining of last month. Also the following pupils passed in light, heat, and sound: -First cla.s.: T. Rees, T. B. Stephens, E. Griffiths, W. E. Morris. Second class: D. J. Davies, and T. Richards. SCIENCE RESULTS. Mr Henry Hewell, the secretary of the Government Science Classes conducted by Mr Cerridfryn Thomas, B.Sc has supplied us the following results In the subject Sound, Light, and Heat, seven were presented, six passed, five of whom obtained first class, whose names are as follows:—Miss R. Barrett; E. R. Morgan, St. Clears; J. Enirys Thomas, Wellfieklroad D. I wan Davies, Crygifan, Conwil E. Gwilym Evans, Presbyterian College. I ALDERMAN JOHN LEWIS AND HIS EMPLOYEES. —This year again has Aid. John Lewis given his large staff of employees a trip, and a trip worth praising. On Thursday morning they drovj to Pendine in two waggonettes (four-in-hand) and une carriage. Everything was in best of style, aud all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Very few gentlemen, unfortunately, treat their subor- dinates as Mr Lewis does. We may have more to say on this next week. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.—The annual report of the onimittee of the Privy Council on Education, has just been issued from which it appears that in this county there are schools under separate management as follows :-Church of England, 30 W csleyal, 0 i Roman Catholic, 2; British, Undenominational, etc, iLt) School Board Seliools, 85 total, Hi: These schools hive accommodation for 28,445 children, the number on the Register is 24,284, and the average attendance is 17.549. At the various inspections held in Wales there were 2(5*,0/0 scholars present. The average cost of the scholars in this county was £ 1 18s lold per scholar in average atfendance. THE Toxic SOL FA COLLEGE, LONDON.—The following candidates have been successful at the quarterly examinations of the above college, viz.: — Harmony analysis, 1st stae, Mr J E Adamson, Training College, and Mr Herbert Williams, Water-street. Musical and verbal expression, 2nd stage, Mr J Knoyie, schoolmaster, Yspytty. Intermediate certificate, Mr J Owen, Brechfa. Staff* notation, 1st stage, Mr Herbert Williams. Matriculation certificate, Mr J E Adamson. Mr <! R Lewis, A.C., acted as exuuiner on behalf of the college, who is also secretary of the local board, and from whom all information can be obtained respecting the examinations. DEATH OF MHS THOMAS, FURNACE HO'TNE.— It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the death of Mrs D. Thomas, which took place at her residence, Furnace Hoc, St. Peter's street, Carmarthen, on Sunday, 31st ulr., about 8 o'clock in the morning. Her death %ts the tetiiiiii;tt:oti of a long and severe illness, which had lasted I since January last. She was attended up tu the last by Dr. 1)1 ice, but as her illness assumed a m'lre serious character on Friday, it was deemed advisable to call in the service of several other medical gentlemen to hold a consultation but all efforts proved uuavaiiing, and she succumbed. Her death, though not altogether a surprise to those who were aware of her illncss, is neverthe- less the cau'c of sincere regret amongst all who were acquainted with her. The funeral winch took place at the Carmarthen Cemetery, was of a strictly private character. 1ST l,.B. TitE WELSH RKCIMENT. — Orders for the week ending August 20eh, 1892. oflicer for the week. Lieut. Jenkins orderly sergeants. A. Ll. Davies, and B. Spivey. Tiiisdeticiiiie-zit will pa'ade in front of the Armoury at 10 o'clock a m. sharp, on Wednesday, 17th inst. and proceed to Haverfurdwest for the annual inspection of the I corps. It is particularly requested that every one ivl'll be pre-etit. YDlullteers who absent them- selves from some unavoidable cause, and who will be prevented from attending, are requested to apply for leave in writing, stating their reason for absence, and if from illness to be accom- panied by a medical certificate. Applications to be addressed to Captain Hutchins, it ttiearitiotiry, Carmarthen, not later than Monday, 15th inst. Any application for leave after that date will not be entertained. Corpl. David Rogers is appointed lance-sergeant from IsL August, 1892. vice Sergeant Llewellyn, who resigned. By order, G. A. HUTCHINS, Captain. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' PICNIC — Last Thursday week the Sunday School teachers of St. Peter's had their annual picnic at Pendine. Unfortunately, owing to other engagements, a considerable number were unable to join. About 25, however, attended. Starting from Carmar- then by the 9 a m train, St. Clears was reached about half-an hour later. Here they were met by Mr David, who drove the party to Laugharne, where a stoppage was made to lunch and visit the church and castle. Early in the afternoon the journey was resumed, and Pendine reached about 3 o'clock. Having partaken of tei at the Beach Houae Hotel, the caves were visited, and several games indulged in on the sands Starting back shortly after six, Carmarthen was reached about 9 30 p.m,, one and all having enjoyed the day's outing very much. Amongst those present were —Mrs and the Misses Wells, Mrs T E Brig- stocke, Mrs Bolton. Mrs Humphreys, the Misses Spurrell, Miss Nevern Jones, Miss Latimer Jones, the Misses Elliot, Miss Tottie Davies, Miss B.uckley, the Misses Jones (Hin-street), the Rev T B Williams, Mr T EBrigstocke, J.P., Drs. Williams and Lucy, and Mr Pughe Danes. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.—On Sunday morning last about 3 a.m., Mrs Jones, of the Wa'erloo House, was startled by heariug the sound of a man's footstep in the yard between the private house and that of Alderman W. R. Edwards, and subsequently by the furious barking of her dog, which was in her house. She went to her bedroom window and saw a man at Mr Edwards' kitchen window. The alarm was immediately given, and the man at once decamped without effecting an entrance,though be had succeeded in removing the catch and opening the window. One of Mrs Jones s servants also saw the man, so that there will be no difficulty in identifying him. Police constables Rees and Phillips were soon on the scene, but the man had, of course, managed to get clear away, One thing is certain that the would-be burglar is somebody who ii well conversant with the neigh- bourhood, for it is believed that he effected his escape by means of the buildings now in course of construction in Nott-square, as that would be the only way of effecting an entrance and escape, except through a bouse. unless he came from Chapel street through two or three gardens with very high walls, which would be very difliult to climb, but the gardens are free from all footprints. The police are investigating the matter. TEMPERANCE. The weekly meeting of the Carmarthen Temperance Society was held on Sunday evening last, at the Tabernacle Chapel Schoolroom, Mr M. Jones, Cwmoernant, president, in the chair. The attendance was very meagre. The devotional part was led by Mr David Davies, Little Water-street. The Chairman remarked that he had no programme whatever to present to them that evening, a thing almost incredible in connection wi'h those meetings but he hoped those present would assist him to come out of the dilemma he was placed in Volunteers in the persons of Mr .John Lewis, St. Catherine-street Mr David Davies, Little Water-street and Mr D. James, Barn's row, came to the rescue. Before the meeting closed, Mr James John, dyer, proposed a vote of condolence with the family of Mr Councillor John Lewis, Johnstown, who had lost that morning one of his sons by death. This was seconded by Mr Daniel Jones, printer, and was carried in silence. The next meeting will be held at Water-street Chapel Schoolroom, when it is hoped the temperance advocates of the town will put in their appearance. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lovers of histrionic art will, for the next few months, have good opportunities for enjoying themselves by going to the upper Market-place to witness Mr Johnson's productions at, the Prince of Wales' Theatre, a wooden building erected there. Mr Johnson is well known, by reputation, at Car- marthen, and it will not be forgotten that he lent several dresses to the local cyclists during their successful carnival held in support of the In- firmary. Friday was the opening night, and right loyally was the stage-caterer patronized. All were surprised at the talent displayed by the actors and the good tenour of 'he entertainment. The first production was the historical drama, Jane Shore." Since Friday evening the com- pany have played "The Village Vagabond," Muldoon's Picnic," "Lady of Lyons," and Ticket of Leave Woman to large arid-appreci- ative audiences. Miss Lillie Johnson, the leading actress, is already a great favourite, as is also her sister, Miss Gussie Johnson. Mr Harry Rich, the stage manager, is always received with a clap, and Fred Cherry, as a comedian, is a great suc- cess. Mr John .Johnson, junr., in his character of Mulcahy, in Muldoon's Picnic," also proved himself to be a comedian of no mean order. The other actors and actresses maintain their respective roles well. The scenery is very good, the accommodation is all that could be wished for, the orchestra does its work well, and alto- gether Mr Johnson's productions are a success. He deserves continued patronage. VALEDICTORY SERMONS. The Rev. T. B. Williams, senior curate of St. Peter's parish, and vicar elect of Lamphey, preached a farewell sermon before leaving the parish at St. John's Welsh Church on Sunday morning to a large congregation. In the evening the rev. gentleman discoursed at St. Peter's Church on the 5th, Gth, and 7th verses of the 1st chapter of the 2nd Epistle (ieneral of St. Peter: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge And to knowledge temper- ance and to temperance patience and to patience godliness And to godliness brotherly kindness and to brotherly kii dness charity." After a powerful sermon, Mr Williams, referring to his coming departure, said that for many reasons he sincerely regretted that he was about to take leave of that parish, where, during the short term of years he resided among them, he had experienced happiness and kindness far exceeding what he had reason to hope for. He came there as an absolute stranger, and hp could assure them it was to him an unspeakable pleasure to know that he was going away having formed numerous warm friendships upon which lie set the highest value. They were justly proud of that ancient church of their town to most of them it had the dearest associations- fond memories of those gone to rest, memories of holy thoughts and earnest prayers. To him it would ever he a matter of thankfulness that he had been officially connected with that church. The training he had received had always stood him in good stead. Their sympathy, their kind- ness, their readiness to co-operate in every good object had always cheered and gladdened liim when sometimes he might be despairing. He sincerely trusted he had been able, if only in the slightest decree, to contribute something to the happiness of some, at least, in that parish. He hoped that in the hands of Cod he had been instrumental in bringing some little amount of comfort and help to the needy and sorrowful. It was not wrong to say that a lot had beeu attempted a little had been achieved. Never did they liud thht the visible result v/na prupur- tionate with the energy put forth in the trial, and it wasan unfortunate part that the failures came ut so plainly. Although in different localities tlu-y would still be working for the same Master, would still be worshipping ill the same Church, Hml may they all run the course that God had set before them, adding to laith virtue; and to virtue knllwlcdge Aud to knowledge temperance and Intemperance pitieuce; and to paiienc-a godliness And to godliness brotherly kindness and to brotherly kindness charity.—The rev. gentleman was visibly affected when delivering his valedictory address.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE AT CARMARTHEN. At St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, on Wednes- day, the marriage was solemnized, of the T. B. Williams, M.A vicar of Lamphey, Pembroke- shire.andfor four and a half years senior curate at St. Peter's, Carmarthen, and Miss Latimer Jones, eldest daughter of the late Rev Latimer Jones, for some time vicar of Carmarthen. The ceremony which took p'ace at two o'clock wis witllessd by a large congregation. The Bishop of Swansea officiated, being assisted by the Rev. J. Morris, aud Rev. D. J. Evans, curates of the paiish. The bride who wis given away by her cousin, Mr Reginald Mortimer, was attired in a dress of white corded silk with court train, the whole being effectively trimmed with embroidered chiffon and oiange blossoms. The bride also wore a Brussels net veil, her hair being decorated with sprays of orange blossoms. A very handsome pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, suspended from her neck. She carried a bouquet of very beautiful exotics which were likewise the gift of the bridegroom. It was intended that tire Misses Lloyd, daughters of the Bishop of Swansea, should act as bridesmaids. Illness, however, prevented their attending, and their places were taken by the sisters of the bride, the Misses Laura and Annie Latimer-Jones. The. bridesmaids wore a costume of white crepon trimmed with yellow silk and hats to match. They carried each a bouquet of magnificent pink roses, which, together with the gold brooches bearing the figures 1892 in pearls worn by the bridesmaids, were the gift of the bridegroom. We should add that Mr Ivor Bowen, of the South Wales Circuit, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as "best lUill." Mrs Williams's travelling dress was a grey tweed w ith hat to match. The whole town seemed to be in eager expectancy to witness the ceremony, and the grand old church was filled long before two o'clock. The bells rang merry peals throughout the day, and seemed to express the good wishes of the inhabitants. When the time arriv, d, the clergy and the surpliced choir marched down the aisle to the church door where they met the bride. Thereupon they retraced their steps to the chancel singing the hymn—" The Voice that breathed o'er Eden." Then the solemn service was gone through and the nuptial knot tied. I After the signing of the register, during which time Mr C. Videon Harding played with great spirit Mendelssohn's Wedding March," man and wife were met by a host of enthusiastic friends and admirers, and on the wiy to the carriages in waiting the whole wedding party were (it might be said unmercifully) made the targets for showers of flowers and rice from all quarters. The bells at this moment also rung out a gladsome peal. There was a grand reception at Pibwrwen, the residence of thy bride's mother, and at 4.15 p.m. the happy pair left the town station for the Lake district, via Shrewsbury, where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents, numbering close on 200, were very costly. The streets of Carmarthen, especially those in proximity to the church, were profusely bedecked with flags, bunting, evergreens; and arches, bearing appropiiate mottoes, hid been erected at several points. Everyone was interested and all tried to show their good wishes. May every blessing be bestowed on Mr and Mrs Williams in their future career.

RACE COURSE AND VAN MISSION. -I The most recent, though not the least important branch of temperance work carried on by the Church of England Temperance Society, is the Church of England Temperance Society, is the Race Course aud Van Mission, a branch of work that is exclusively its own. Last year thi: mission possessed-only three vans, which visited during the summer months 2S5 parishes, and the uiissioners addressed over 500 meeting? with an average attendance of 200, a large majority of whom, on the evidence of the clergy, could not be got into any schoolroom for a religious service or meeting. The mission has this season been able to add another van to the work, and one ot them has for some time been in the diocese of S'. David's under the charge of Mr Grinter, already known in the diocese as a most popular temperance lecturer. This tour has hi; herto proved very successful. On Saturday and Sunday Air Grinter was at Llanelly, and on Monday at Kidwelly, when a number of pledges were taken, and the visit will, it is believed, be the means of establishing a branch of the society at Kidwelly. It had been intended for the van to visit Ferryside and Llanstephan, now so full of visitors, but the incumbents of those parishes could not make the necessary arrangements. The van had therefore to visit Carmarthen and St. Clears instead, and through want of proper notice the meetings were not so well attended as they would otherwise,be. The van afterwards proceeded to Laugharne, Pendine, L-iiDpe, *er Velfrey, and Wliitlaud, where most successful trice, ings were held. On Monday next the van will be at St. Clears Tuesday, Carmarthen Wednesday, Nautgaredig; Thursdaj, Llandilo; Friday, Llaudovery; Saturday. Llanwrtyd. It is the usual practice for each diocese to guarantee the expenses of the tour, but in the present case the parent society allowed it to visit the diccese, trusting only to the voluntary gifts of friends of temperance, aud we hope the generosity of church friends will give them no cause to regret the arrangement.

LLANDYSSUL MYSTERY. What has been described as the Llandyssul I Mystery' appears likely to bring a rich harvest to the lawyers. From The South Wales Daily Neics for Monday and Tuesday last, it appears I that Councillor Evan Davies, of Gilfachronw, has instructed his solicitor to take no less than four actions in the matter, against two local papers for libel, and two persons for slander. We have not ourselves been ab!e to find more particulat s of these actions than that Mr W.E.George, solicitor, Newcastle Emlyn, has threatened an action against a siiiall local paper published in the county of Cardigan. Lawyers, it is well known, require something more than dry bones to pick, and on the present instance lvve been very fortunate in their cho'ce. The paper in question, though of not very great pretensions,is supported, amongst others, by not less than six persons who aro credited with being millionaires, and a fatter goose to pluck no one could ever wish. Mr William Jcnes, the injured man, is also not idle, for on Wednesday last he instructed Mr A. J. Hughes, Solicitor, Aborys wyth,to take proceedings in the matter against- Councillor D tvies. In the midst of all the warlike prepara- tions, we are pleased to find that Mr Jones is miking satisfactory progress towards recovery, I y being now able to go about.

CARDIGAN. LOWER TROEDYRACR PETTY -Before Messrs C. M. Griffiths, M. Jones, J. W. Stephens, and D. S. Davies.—Owen Owen, Ponthirwen, smitli Daniel Davies and John Henry Davies of Peulanfach, Llandugwydd, farm servants, were charged by Inspector Herniman, R S. P. C. A., Cat marthen, with cruelly illtreating, abusing, and torturing a donkey by poking her with a stick, on Sunday the 19th of June last. Mr H. R. Daniel, solicitor, Cardigan, defended. The cases were dismissed, the magistrates giving the defendants severe reprimand, and expressing their opinion it was a very proper proceeding for the society to take.—Edmund Edwards, Dy fifty n Llan- goedmor, farm labourer, was charged bv P.C. Jones, Llechrhyd, with wilfully setting tire to a hay rick value about £9, the property of Griffith Thomas, Carpenters Arins, Llecliry(l, during Wed- nesday night last. After hearing the evidence of Mri Thomas, Carpenters Arms William Luckwell, Fern Hdl Lcvi Jones, Penrallt and P,C. Jones, Llechryd, prisoner was committed to take his trial at the ensuing Assizes. Bail not "10 being forthcoming the prisoner was sent to Car- maitheu gaol to await his trial.

THE CAMBRIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING AT LLANDILO-FAWR. The forty-seventh annual congress of Cambrian Archaeologists opened at Llandilo-fawr on Monday evetiing, and will be continued throughout the week. Nearly 40 years have elapsed since the association met here before, and of the eminent archaeologists who then assembled not one has been spared to take part in the present gathering, Mr E. A. Freeman, Archdeacon John Williams, the Rev. H. Longneville Jones, Mr Moggeridge (of Swansea), Professor WTestwood, and Mr Thomas Stephens, author of "The Literature of ihe Kymry," formed a. galaxy that could, or can, hardly be equalled. But the present generation of Cambrian antiquaries are, at any rate, not sur- passed by their predecessors in zeal, and are, per- haps, not far behind tlum in talent. A few of those who witnessed the rifeof the foremost of our Welsh learned societies—such as Mr G. T. Clark, of D iwjais, and Pi-(,fessor West wood-still remain to hand on the brilliant traditions of the socittj7, and to inspire their successors in the active furtherance of its objects. And Llandilo's welcome to otir modern savants promises to be no whit less warm upon this second visit than the society's records relate it to have been upon the preceding occasion. An influential local com- mittee, having for its chairman Mr F. Lloyd Philipps, of Aberglasney for i'.s vice-chair- men, Mr A. Stepney-Gulstou, of Derwydd, and Colonel Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothi; for its secretaries the Rev E. Jones, Golden Grove Vicar- age, and Mr J. Lewis Thomas, of Caeglas and numbering amongst its members the Bishops of St. David's and Swansea, Dcrd Dvnevor, Viscount Emlyn, Lieut.-General Sir James Hilis-Johnes, and other gentlemen of position, have actively bestirred themselves to ensure the comfort and gratification of the visitors, while the association's general secretary for South Wales—the Rev Chas. I Chidlow (Cynwil Caio)—should receive the credit of having drawn up a programme that is as inte- resting as it is profitable. The programme itself is no list of mostly unmeaning place-names occupying but a single page, as has been the case upon previous occasions, but is an excellent little guide to the antiquities of the district that will be of permanent value. It has been illustrated with capital drawings of the principal places to be visited, and contains plans that will enable the veriest tyro in areliwology to make out the mean- ing and bearings of the objects thus delineated. Several members of the society have contri- buted notes that render the papers both comprehensible and interesting while the whole has been arranged to give the maximum amount of the information that is valuable to all in the manner most easy of reference. The President-elect, Sir James Drummond, Bart., of Edwinsford, received the incoming visitors and their friends at the Town-hall, and at eight o'clock the first formal meeting of the association was held in the ball-room of the Cawdor Arms Hotel, whiidi had been suitably prepared for the assembly. There were present Sir James Williams- Drum inonfl, Mr F Lloyd Philipps (a vice-president of the association and one of its oldest members), Archdeacon Thomas, F.S.A. (chairman of the committee), Mr J Romilly Allen, F.S.A., the Rev C H Drinkwater, M.A., the Rev R James, Llan- degai the Rev R Trevor Owen, C S.A. (secretary), Mr J Lloyd Giiffiths, M.A., Mr S. W. Williams, F.S.A., Mr Illtyd Nicholl, F.S.A., Cowbridge Mr Edward Owen, London Mr Edward Laws, Tenby Mr W Griffith Davies, -B.itigor; Mr W Hughes, Rhosygadcr, Cardigan Mr D Lleufer Thomas,b.A., and Canon Rupert Morris, D.D. Several mem- bers "f the local committee were also present, as well as a fair concourse of the towns-pecplt! at LI indilo. Mr Lloyd Philipps occupied the chair pro ton., and in a few appropriate sentences welcomed the and in a few appropriate sentences welcomed the association to IJandilo. Archdeicon Thomas, on behalf of Professor Rhys, the retiring president, apologised for his inability to be present and to personally resign the presidency of the society. Sir James Drummond, in assuming the chair, was received with loud applause. He thanked them very much for the reception they ccorded him that evening, and also thanked the Associa- tion for the honour they had done him in electing him as their president. 112 could assure them that he felt it a great hocoui to be president of such an ancient and learned Association. He must, on behalf of the local comaiittee and of the inhabitants of the town, give the Association a most hearty welcome to Llandilo (cheers). He thought it was 37 years since the Association bad honoured the locality with a visit before, and he hoped that the occasion might refresh the memories of many and disclose some fresh objects of interest. Not the least interesting would be a visit to Talley Abbey the following day (hear, hear). Having lived within a mile of the Abbey, he almost felt guilty that he had not before taken in hand the excavations himself on his own responsibility. He ha been thinking of it, but had put it off until this year f )r that auspicious occasion (cheers). He had endeavouied to do whatever he could, thanks to the guidance and support from Mr Stephpn Williams. He proposed to read to them that even- ing a paper on the history of the Abbey (hear, hear). He had been fortunate enough, through the kinkness of some friends, to have seen very valuable manuscripts from the British Museum, which were hitheito unpublished (applause). Sir James then read his paper, which was as follows:- THE ABBEY OF TALLACH, OR TALLAGHAN, OR TALLEI IN CARMARTHENSHIRE. Few monasteries hace been so variously des- cribed in respect of the Order of Religions they belong to as Tallach. Dugdale has placed it among the Benedictines. A manuscript in Bennel College Library at Cambridge calls it Cistercian. Leland in his Collectanea, and Speed say it was Piajmonstratensian. Tanner agiees with them, and thinks the subjection of Tallach to Welbeek (if it really was subject) favours their opinion. Tanner says it was founded by Rhese, the son of Griffith, Prince of South Wales, who died AD. 1197. Leland says the first founder was Rhese, the son of Theodore. If so,.as be died in 1090, this Monastery could not, originally at least, have been Prwriionstratemian. At all events,* Tallach was founded before A.D. 1214, Gervase, Abbot of this House, being then made Bishop of St. David's. The first donor of land to this House mentioned in King Ed war! III. Confirmation Charter is Rhesus Magnus. Ta nner says Rhese, the son of Giiffitb, had, according to Wynne's History of Wales, the best claim to that title. From the same source we learn that the Monastery was dedicated to St. Mary and to St. John the Baptist, although St. Mary and St. Augustine are men- tioned as the Patron Saints in another part of the instrument. From the contents of this Charter, the endowment of this Monastery would seem to have been very ample at an early period. William de lJecusa end John, his son, are the only English names which occur in the list of benefactors. Atuon, the "Acta et Stati-itt Ecelesia Meneven^is M>. Hart, 1249, an instrument occurs of the year 12li9 by which, after long altercation, the Abbot and Convent appear to have yielded to a claim up m some of their lands from the Bishop and Chapter of the Cathedral of St. David's, agreeing to pay 10 marks annually for the churches of Llmteglanvair and Lanegar.tvair. These last, according to Leland, were appropriated to Tallach by Gervase, Bishop of St. David's, who, as has b'en already noticed, had been Abbot of the Monastery. Pech, in his elections for a supple- ment to that pait of Dugdale's Monasticon, which relates to the Pncmonstratensiau Order, has copied several instruments relating to Tallach, a MS. in the possession of the Duke of Rutland. I1 ne first is a letter from Gillernies, Abbot of Pre- mo istre, to King Edward I., complaining of the state of the Monastery, and imploring his aid to the Abbots of Newhouse and Hales, who were about to visit it. The second and third instruments he his designated as forged. One of them of as early a date a3 1292 purports to be an assignment from Gillermes and a general Chapter of his Order to the Monastery of Weibeck, ot the advow. sJU of Tallach—tbe other a double assignment of the same to Welbeck, in 1414, from the Abbots of Lishes and Hales. A fourth instrument, hoive-, er which p, ch gives from the same MS., in the form of a letter from Huburt, Abbot of Premonstre, to Richard Redmond, Abbot of Hepp, in Westmor- land, dated April isth, 1175, declares that after a diligent search in the Archives of Premonstre it appeared that Tallach had anciently been subject to the Monastery of St. John at Ambois, but that on account of the great distance between the House, the patronage of it bad been transferred to the Monastery of Hales without any mention cf ubjection to Welbeck. Of the Abbots ot Tallach, sni sequent to Gervase: — Griffin occurs in 1239; William in 1397 and 1;;9); Morgan succeeded in 142(5; David occurs in 14.aO; Lewis in 1435; David, Abbot of Talley and Prebendary of St. David's, o.'Ci.rs July 8th, lo04. The Valcy Ecclesiasticus of the <2Gth Henry VIII. states the annual revenue of this lfoll,e to h:p e amounted to £ 130 9s 7d. Speed Kives the sum of xi53 lsd as its income. The Ministers' accounts of the 30th of Henry VIII, 111110C from them both. Tauuer, from a MS. iu j Henet College Library, states that there were eight Canons here at tie lime the Monastery was dis- solved. In the Notilia Monastica v o have a reference concerning Tallach. In the Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer's Office Exchequer is a j record thus entitled: Finis solutus pro confiruia- tioni literarutn patenteuiii nbboti et conventni de Tallach." In the Augmentation Office is a lease of the site of the MoDasteiy at Talley to Richard Daney. In the year 15G3 the site of the premises were granted by Queen Elizabeth to a person of the name of Reuet. No seal of Tallev bas been discovered. The writer of the account of Carmar- tbenshire in the "Beauties of England and Wales" says, "This House stood at some distance from the turnpike road, and was pleasantly situated at the eastern extremity of the lower lake looking towards the Vales of the Tegin and Cothy, and having a bold mountain immediately behind. The present parish church was constructed some years ago out of the ruin of the old building The name, he adds, is derived from the situation of the house, Talley, being an abbreviation of Talyllychau, the Head of the Lakes. There were formerly five chapels in this parish, the remains of which are not now visible, but there are two sniall spots, one cnlled i -Alynwent, Cappel Llarfihangel; the o-her Mynweat Cappel Abbey was founded prior to 1197 by Rhys ap Griffi h, ancestor of Lo'd Dynevor, for Picemoustratensian Canons, and dedi- cated to the Blessed Virgin and St. John the Baptist. A charter was given to it by Edward III., confirming a prior grant by the ancient Princes of S. Wales in the time of Henry HI. This establish- ment flourished till the Dissolution, at which period it had eight Canons, and its revenue £ 153 Is 4d. The large bell was sold to assist the parishioners in the erection of the Church in 1773, aiid is now in Exeter Cathedral. From the rich- ness of its endowment the Abbots were little inferior in power to the Bishops of the Diocese, and to the influence of one of them, who was con- fessor and secretary to Rhys ap Thomas, has been attributed the active part which that chieftain took in favour of the Earl of Richmond, after- wards Henry VII. He slept at the Abbey on his way to Boswortb, and part of the village of Talley is still called King's Court. He added that the excavations on the north transept had been completed. They had also found a new door way on the south side of the nave, and it was ve:y well preserved in every way. He would take the opportunity of thanking the Association for their valuable assistance towards the work of excavation (loud cheers). TUESDAY. The Cambrian Archaeological Association on Tuesday made its first excursion—the members tra- velling in a number of well appointed vehicles. The company started from the Cawdor Arms at nine o'clock and proceeded along the lovely Dulais Valley. The first halt was made at Taliaris Chapel, which was reached in 40 minutes. In the burial ground was pointed out the tomb of Lord Robert Seymour who formerly represented the county in Parliament), and the tombs of the GWynnes. The pretty village of Talley was reached at half-past ten, and a stay of two hours was all too short for exploring the Abbey and other objects dear to the heart of the antiquary. A general inspection of the abbey and the excavations was made. Mr Stepl en Williams, Rhayader, acted as guide, and explained in detail what the recent excava- tions had brought to light. He pointed out that, essential as was the work of excavation, that of preser- vation was also necessary. A visit was then made to the schoolhoase. wle re some of the relics found in the ruins were exh.biicd. The party next went to the pre-historic dwelling discovered by the Rev Charles Chidlow in the neigh- bouring lakes. The two lakes at Ta ley seem originally to have bi en one, somewhere contracted at the centre,like the figure 8,where they are n w divided by three acres of marshy land. On this ex I oscd surface there was a mound of the diameter of one hundred feet and is a height of about 10 to 12 feet, and having a weli-detined, though shallow, trern-h ten feet wide running about the base. On the exterior side this trench is continued for some distance in every direc- tion, forming a kind of p'atfonn, with a drop at its outer edge of one or two feet. Oa the north and south sides, facing the present lakes, a small channel has been cut through the platform, as though to reach the central mound. The communication with the shore was probably at the east side, where wood was, perhaps, used to form a causeway. When the level of the lakes was a few feet higher than at present the water covered the intervening ground, leaving the mound, with its platform, standing out as an is!and. Xosystematieinvestigation has been made of the interior of the crannog, as it is considered undesirable to disturb it except under the guidance of a competent scientist. It is hoped that Dr Munro, the greatest living authority on lake dwellings, will undertake the work of superintendence OIl his return from his Swiss investigation. Some members of the association were of opinion that the mound was sepulchral, and not a lake dwelling. Mr Edward Laws observed that at Milford Haven there were two islands at high water that were unquestionably mounds. A t!tart was afterwards made for Edwinsford, the beautiful seat of Sir James Wil iams-Drummond. Here the party, numbering about 150, were entertained to luncheon by Sir James and Lady Drummond, at the close of which a cordial vote of thanks was given to the host and hostess for their kindness. The mansion and its surroundings came in for a good share of admiration. The party who had been traveling through the Cothy Valley, continued to follow the river to Dolau- cothy, w hereacordial welcome was accorded them by Sir .Tames and Lady Hills Johnes, who entertained their guests to tea. Various objects of interest were closely inspected at Dolaucothy, which is rich in antiquarian wealth. Leaving Dolaucothy the party proceeded on foot to the Ogofau or Homan Gold Mines. The mines are now being re-worked, and operations were going 011 at the time of the visit. Stilt under the guidance of Mr Conwil, the party cont'nued their walk to Conwil Caio Church. At half past five the carriages were entered for the run of I", iiiilesliozi)e, via Llanwrda and the Towy Valley, a halt being made at Llanwrda Church. L'andilo was reached shortly after eight o'clock. Subsequently a meeting was held at the ball-room of the Cawdor Arms, at which Sir James Drummond presided. Archdeacon Thomas gave a resume of the day's doings. Mr Stephen Williams gave a brief but interesting address on the architecture of Talley Abbey, and Mr Edward Owen followed on the subject of the history of the abbey. [Both papers are in type-, but owing to pressure on our space we have been obliged to hold them over until next week.] WEDNESDAY. The third day's proceedings in connection with the assemblage of the Cambrian Archaeological Associ- ation, at Llandilo, comn,enced on Wednesday with a visit to Llandilo Church, through the precincts of which the party was led by the Rev L Price. The party then journeyed through Dynevor Park, byway of and a visit was paid to the sequestered church of that name. Dynevor Castle was next visited, where the Rev C Chidlow, in the absence of the gentleman who had undertaken to read a paper on this old fortress, offered a few general remarks. A short drive from the ancient residence of the old Welsh princes brought the visitors to the modern resi- dence of Lord Dynevor, but, owing to the absence of his lordship, the only objects inspected were the ancient oaken chairs. The exit from the park was made along the drive leading by King George's Lodge. L'angathen Church was the next stopping place. The church contains a beautiful tomb of the 17th century, with of Bishop Rudd, who died in Kilo, and his wife. The bishop is robed in the ecclesiastical dress of the period, and in the garments were observable the points" referred to in as being used in bracing up the dresses. A tablet in the wall of the church indicated the burial place of Robert, brother to the poet, John Dyer. From the tomb of Bishop Rudd to the house that lie built at Aberglasney was but a few steps. The pott Dyer also lived here. Th: built i iug has some quaint architectural details, and it is now the property of Mr Lloyd Philipps, who conducted the visitors. Mr Lewis Lewis, of Swansea, now resides there, and provided the party with refreshments, for which Mr Rotnillv Alien, in the name of the Associa- tion, returned thanks. The Rev J. Davies, vicar of Llangatheu, contributed a paper on the church. He read under the classical portico of the once bishop's residence. Tt was interesting to note that the value of the living was at one time only tl (is 8d of the Church the well known Welsh writer, Lloyd, (II Da\id Lloyd Isaac, was curate. The communion table now in use at the church is said to have Veen th" identical stone used by the bishop in his private chancel of Aberglasney. Dyer, it is stated, in addition to being a poet, was also a clergyman. The hid of Grongar, which Dyer made famous with song, is in the immediate vicinity, audits heights were c'illlhed by a few of the party, who were amply rewarded by the magnificent view obtained from the summit. The old B, i ish a np was carefully inspected. After returning to Aberglasney the journey was resumed, and alter a drive of a few miles the party arrived at Cwrt Henry, where they were rejeived by the Misses S. Saunders, and were shown by them over the old dom "tic chapel, of Pre-Ketonnation date, which is attached to the mansion. A (letotir was then made for Dryslwyn Castle, but as iin e was I getting short the visitors^ had to be satisfied with driving round its base. 'Ihe castle is a rue lueval fortress, and occupies a strong and COllllUandincr position in the Vale of Towy. 0 By three o'clock Llanarthney was reaclud. and this was the furthest point of the day s journey. Luncheon was partaken ot at the (»o,den (Trove Arms, after I which the church of Llanarthney occupied attention. Here was seen what was described in the programme • as a tine Hiberno-Saxon wheel^ross, much damaged, arrd bearing a mutilated inscription. The Church, it appears, was established in the seventh century Mr loenilly Allen explained the inscription on the wheel- cross stone, and the Rev J. J. Beresford (who is totally blind) contributed a paper on the subject. The paper was read by Mrs f aud was extremely well received and highly spoken of. Middleton Hall, the residence of the Rev. I{ C. Lawrence (now let to Lord Chelmsford), was m-xt visdtsd. There is preserved here a bilingual iu^ciibvd "tone of the early Christian period, which was found in 1841; in digging the foundation of the church at LJacwrnio, ten miles north-west of Carmarthen. After a run of five miles, G ilden Grove, the residence of Yiscuunt Emlyn, was visited, and Llandilo was reached at seven o clock.

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MR W. R. EDWARD'S, CARMARTHEN, AND THE MAYORS CHAIX. To the hditor f)f THE JOURNAL. Sin. In your paper of last week, Mr W. R. Edwards thought it advisable to write a letter upon the subject of the mayors chain, and in doing so attempts to defend hrmself by advising those who spoke rather plarnlv iii oi) his conduct to lo >k after tneir own honour. I am rather surprised that he should for one lirunent lefer to honour. I should like to know if he has acted honourably in this matter. Is it honourable to resign his seat in the Town Council rust because he was not elected ari alderman of our ancient borough? Is it bono irable to promise a subscription towards the Mayor's chain, and then, when appliration is made for payment, he informs the p u tv who cads upon him t'lat, he will not pay until the present Mayor is out of office? I think the less Mr Edwards has to say about honour the better. According to Mr Edwards' way of thinking we must, as members of the Town Council, abide by what he says, and not exercise our own opinions. If the majority of the Town Council think he is not a proper person to be elected as alderman, they have, of course, a perfed right to r e ject him. Respecting the refusal to pay a subscription promised, I leave your readers to judge for themselves. 0 w ad some P Hvcr the giftie gie us, To see oorsels as ithers see us." I am, &c,, -F R ,R ir ir HENRY CADLE. Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen, August 5th, Itt!. [We have also received for publication the following reply from Mr Edwards, to whom we sent a copy of Mr Cadle's letter. —ED.] SIH, When Mr Cadle bririgs upon himself a castigation, he does not take it kindly. My reply in your last issue to his abure stung him so keenly that he at once rushed into print in the Cardiff daily newspapers, in which he seems to have had enough of the correspondence. He pretends to be surprised that I should refer to honour," while he suppresses the fact that it was he introduced the word in an attack behind my back, upon my honour, in regard to which I hope I will bear comparison with Mr Cadle. As to his quotation from Burns, I can say that I am never unfit to bejseen by others. I hope Mr Cad:e can say the same thing of him- self. Vours, Ac., W. R. EDWARDS. 2, Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, 10th August, 1892.

CONWIL CAIO CIIUHEH SI MMY SCHOOL AND CHOIR TREAT. On Friday, the oth inst., the Sunday School scholars and teachers of Caio and Llansawel Parish Churches with the choirs of the two churches and a large number of other friends were given a treat by the Vicar and Mrs Chidlow, at the Vicarage. The refreshments, which were of an excellent kind, were served out on the 'awn in front of the house. ()Id and young, having p Irtaken of the good things provided, enjoyed themselves about the grounds, some to witness the children's races for which valuable prizes were given, o'hers to amuse themselves with pastimes of another kind. Each child Wi 8 given a present. Considerable interest was manifested in the race between old women over (>0. Two entered the lists and displayed con- siderable agility. Though in this case not a dead heat" both were given a prize of the same value, viz., a nice teapot, and a goodly supply of the" leaf." The sports having been gone through all returned to the front of the house where the piano had been brought out for an extemporized promenade concert. We regret we cannot give all the items on the programme, but these were the chief :-Caio Church party, part song, "Welcome to all;" recitation, "On an eirand, Master Timmie Davies; action soov, Llansawel Church Juvenile choir duett, violin and piano, Lullaby in G" (Flovell), Mr Aithnr S. Thomas and Miss Gunson Foi g, Miss Enid M. Chidlow, accompanied on the piano by Miss Gunson Wel-h e(n z, Lady Hills-Johnes song, Jones," Mr David Evans accompanied on the piano by Mrs Chidlow; song, "Gates of the West," Miss Margaret L. Davies, accompanist, Mrs Chidlow Annell Orchestral party, "Yr Haf;" action snng, Llansawel Church Juvenile party; piano- forte selection (Duraud), Misi Gunson; "We are a happy band, Caio Church Juvenile party song. "Breuddwyd y Frenhines" (Songs of Wales), Mr Arthur S. Thomas (accompanist, Miss Gunson); song, "The Cuckoo," Lady Ilills-Jolines song, "I bias Gogerddan (Songs of ales), the Vicar (accompanist Mrs Chidlow) finale, "God save the Queen," and the Welsh version of the words first sung by Lady Hills- Johnes as a solo. Before dispersing all were invited to make further use of the grounds for playing, etc., as it was early. All availed them- selves of the kind offer by adjourning once more to the field close by until about 7.30., when refreshments were once more served. All departed having thoroughly enjoyed the day's pleasant proceedings, and grateful to the kind Vicar and his amiable wife for the day's enjoy, ment, snd for making it such a success. We ought to mention that the curate, the Rev. John Lewis, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Chidlow and Miss Chidlow for the treat which was held on her birthday, wishing her many happy returns of the day. Thi., was carried amidst hearty and lrooned cheering.

ABERAYRON. MUSICAL SUCCESSES Miss Lizzie Jotm, Feather's Hotel, Aber-ayion,itiid Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, has just passed the junior examina- tion in practical music (pianoforte playmg), held in connection with Trinity College, Loodon. Miss Jones is a pupil ata well-known school in We'Iington, Shropshire —Miss Anne EllenJones, Aldborough House, Aberayron, has passed the junior examination in theoretical music, lnild ia connection with Trinity College, London, obtain- ing 89 maiks out of a maximum of 100, amd h&s also passed with equal credit an examination held in connection with the London Col'ege of Music. She is a pu pil of the Old Bank School, Aber- ayron, of which Mis T. Z. Jones is l.e:d mistress. Both young ladies reflect great credit on their teach, rs.

MARRIAGES. EYV-NS — DICKINSON. — August 4th, at St. George's, Hannver-square, by the Rev David Anderson, rector, James William Evans. Surgeon-Major, Iudiall Medical Service, son of the late James Seaborn Evans, of Trevaughan, Carmarthen, to Mary Florence, daughter of W. Ilowship Dickinson, M.D., 9, Chestertield St Mayiair. LEWIS —DAvijis—August 10tl1. at St. David's Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev T. 11. Walters, M. A vicar, Mr George Howell Lewis, warden at H.M. Prson, Brecon, to Sarah, second daughter of Mr Benjamin Davies, coachman, St. CAth, ri tie-st reel, Car- marthen. THOMAS -EVANS.— Ju'y 31st, at St. Pe'or'a Church, Carmarthen, Iy )"C, -J. l Lde. Mr David R. Thomas, moulder, to Hannah, second daughter of the late Mr David Evans, Market House Inn, Bed-street, Carmarthen. WILLIAMS—JONES.—August 10th, at :-5t. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, by the Bishop of Swansea, ass-sted by the Rev J. Morris, and and the Rev. D. J. Evans, the Rev T. B. Williams, M A., vicar of Lamphey, to Miss Litiner Jones, eldest daughter ot the late Rev Latimer Maurice Jones, vicar of Carmar. then. DEATHS. EVANS. — August ord, at Cefncwrt, Llangranog, the beloved wife of Thomas Evans, auctioneer, in her o4'h year. THOMAS -August :I st, at Furnaco House, Car- marthen, Helena, the devoted wife of David Ihoinas, land agent, Carmarthen. »NILLIAMS. —August 5th, at 13, Nott-square, Carmarthen, William Henry, the youngest son of Mr Henry Williams, watchmaker, Carmar- I then, aged 8 yens.

they have. They read newspapers, and olu'y editors who are Englishmen. Peaceful ptti-iots they entrust the destinies of ilieir peace loving countrymen to a Scotchman who advises foreign governments on the advantages of armour-plated men-of-war. A Noncon- formist nation, they know not Joseph, and love the flesh-pots of Sir Charles Dilke. AVe know, too, of the tithe riots and distress. We know the longing, ill-concealed, for equality in religion and Society, and recognise the high aims and aspirations of our country- men, but we dare not delude them with false promises. We know not these shrivelling somebodies who are- sent to Pailiament to seek they know not what, perhaps, themselves. We wait for the dawn of larger lights, and a more tolerant day. We are sick of Chapel quarrels and Church scandals, and are ready to welcome every Nonconformist who is sincere in his endeavour to achieve unity, and remove distress, but we cannot recognise our s-tvioui-s in these prattling popinjays. It is the darkest hour before the dawn, but is there to be not light then ? Let us remember that it is not the light that comes to us, but we fiat move into the light.