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Llandilo Board of Guardians. The usual fortnightly meeting ;of the above Board was held on Saturday, at the Town Hall, Llandilo, Mr H Herbert (chairman), presiding. There were also present Mr T Rees (vice-chairman), Mrs M A Jones, Messrs Joseph Harries. L N Powell, L Bowen, J Perkins, W Jones, J Ticehurst, T Jones, David Davies, W R Thomas, R Thomas, J R Jones, D Evans, J L Thomas, T Thomas, Roderick James, J Sivil, D W Lewis, Jacob Davies, J Jones, Stephen Evans. William Griffiths, Dan Davies, and Evan Griffiths, toother with the clerk (Mr R Shipley Lewis), the deputy clerk (Mr D J Morris), the medical officer (Dr Rees), the surveyor (Mr Evan Jones), the master (Mr D Evans), and the relieving officers (Messrs Watkins and Davies). IIELIEF. Mr Watkins, nlieving officcr for the south district reported that lie hall dltributed in relief during the first week in the fortnight £ 65 18s (3d tu 377 paupers, as against £65 19s 6d to 388 corresponding week last year. Second week, f65 6s 6d to 377 paupers, as against 1:65 10s to 388. Mr Davies, relieving officer for the north district, reported that he had distributed relief during the fortnight as follows :—1st week, £ 41 7s to 228 paupers, as against £ 41 3s 6d to 225 paupers corres- ponding week last year. Second week, f37 12s to 228, as against £39 13s to 255. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of intr.ates in the House on the last day of the week was 41, as against 48 the corresponding day last year. The number of vagrants who had visited the House dur- ing the fortnight was 137, as against 186, in the same period last year, being a decrease of 49. The Rev T E E Nicholas (I), and the Rev Peter Jones (W), had held religious services at the House. Three pigs, weighing 420lbs, had been sold at 6s 9d a score, realising a total of.£7 Is 9d, and a few store pigs had been bought at zCl apiece. RAILWAY ASSESSMENTS. Mr W Griffiths called attention to the assessments of the railways in the lower part of the district. The collieries had greatly developed, and the railway com- panies reaped much'greater benefits. They therefore ought to be re-assessed The Union should derive some benefit also. Mr David Evans pointed out that if the railways made an increase through the development of the collieries, the imblie here did also, and they should be re-valued. He did not see why they should get more for them. Mr W Jones—Yes, and shop and stores as well as railways (laughter). The Chairman thought they should raise the assess- ment of the railways by between 20 and 30 per cent. They could then appeal, and a fair adjustment would be arrived at. He thoughc it would be much better for them to go into the question, and do what was fair, and then stick to it There was no good in increasing the assessment one week, and reducing it the next. It was decided that the Clerk should put himself in communication with the overseers with regard to the matter, and ascertain the present assessment of the railways and breweries. TENDERS. The tenders were considered, and contracts entered into as follows Coal, Mr Herbert Davies, Emlyn," at 21s per ton butter and cheese, Mr Roderick, Llettyglyd firewood, Messrs Thomas Brothers, at 14s per ton groceries, Miss Annie Evans, Cafe Stores, Llandilo.

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The Board immediately sat as the Rural District Council, and Mr D. Davies, Llandebie, took the chair. CWMAMMAN WATER SUPPLY. Mr Henry Herbert, the engineer, reported that he had received the analyst's report on the water for the Cwmamman supply, and it was very satisfactory. The Clerk said that Mr Daniel Evans would allow the Council to lay a pipe through his ground on the condition that they gave him a pipe in his backyard. That, he thought, was very fair, as the others had always asked for a concession, and also for money. The Great Western Railway would allow them to lay pipes underneath their line on payment of 2s 6d per annum. AMMANFORD WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk said that he had received a reply from the Local Government Board in answer to the application for sanction to borrow X15,000 for the Llwchwr water scheme. They required certain particulars about the scheme plans, and detailed estimate of the cost, report of the engineer (Mr Henry Herbert), statement of dltily yield, and maximum and minimum tiow of water in summer time also the analysis of the water, and whether preliminary agreements had been entered into for the acquisition of the land for water rights. The Clerk said he thought they could say they had had the latter, although he had not received a written reply from Mr Dudley Drummond, Earl Cawdor's a(yent. He had also received a letter from Mr DuBuisson, of Glynhir, with reference to the compen- sation he would receive for any damage done. He had previously seen Mr DuBuisson, who told him that he wished very much to have some understanding with the Council before they proceeded with the work, and that he was not going to stand in the way of what the Council were going to do in way of compensation for loss of water, &c. They could not take water from à stream without compensating the people who own the land there. It was not a question of going over his land. After they had laid the pipes down such owners would have a right to say:—"You must pay me compensation lor Tuning my water away. Mr Griffiths thought they should wait until they got the pipes down. and see what they did take. They only had a four-inch pipe. The Clerk-Possibly you won't take the four inches, but yon have a right to if you wish. Mr Griffiths-I think we should wait until we 'see. Mr L. N. Poweli-I think Mr DuBuisson is entitled to a reply-if only as a matter of courtesy—embodying the suggestion of Mr Griffiths. Mr Herbert said that he would like them to carry out the original scheme, although it would give him extra work, as it would be cheaper for them. The Chairman—There is Mr Thomas and many other such obstacles in the way. Mr Herbert—I don't mean that way, but we would shave to come through other property. Mr T. Thomas moved that a. committee should be appointed to meet Mr DuBuisson. He had modified his charges now, and very likely they would save cloo by meeting him before starting. Mr D. W. Lewis suggested a deputation to wait upon him. The Chairniiii-We are out of order in (liclls,ing such a proposal. They could reply to the letter. He -did not consider they would injure him by taking the water. Mr Lewis—He is a gentleman, and we should treat "him as such. Mr Griffiths-We are all willing to meet him. Mr Herbert thought they would save a. few hundred pounds by going the way suggested. They would gain by going through Llandebie as well. The Clerk—Mr DuBuisson will not stick to the £ 30 annual rental. I think he will be perfectly willing to incst you. Mr Griffiths thought they n should have something before them to discuss. Mr D W Lewis seconded Mr Thomas's proposition, but eventually it was agreed that the Clerk should reply to the letter, and also ask Mr DuBuisson for his terms for taking the water. DISGRACEFUL STATE OF THINGS. Dr Rees, the medical officer of health, reported that with the Sanitary Inspector, he had visited Llandebie parish and found a most disgraceful state of things existing at a place called Tyrcornel, near Capel Hendre. The houses were brought to the notice of the Council in October last as unfit for human habita- tion. The water supply was obtained from the road- side, the water in a field close by was contaminated with sewage. He thought they should insist on the house being greatly improved. Notice had been served before, and some small repairs carried out in one. There were four people in a one-roomed cottage, and in one bed a woman was lying seriously ill with fever, and the husband attending to her. Some of the relatives took the child away, but they were very 7 loth to owing to the parents being affected. The Sanitary Inspector said the back of the houses were in a shameful state. The owner was Mr Bevan, wine merchant, Burry Port. Mr L N Powell-I think we ought to summons him. Mr Griflit.hs- Yes, at once. The Clerk-Take proceedings against him for allowing the house to get in such a state, and then you can tell him to put it in suitable repair or close it. It was decided to serve the owner with a summons. BRYNAMMAN SARITATION. The sanitary inspector (Mr Evan Jones), in his report, stated that he and the Medical Officer ^visited Cwmamman and Brynamman, and at the latter place it would be difficult to exaggerate the foul and insanitary state of the dwelling-houses, and their surroundings. The streets had never been formed or metalled, and, although of ample width, were literally covered with ashes and filth. There are also rows of houses without any drainage whatever, the sullage and surface water accumulating in stagnant pools at the backs of the houses. Owing to this want of a proper system for the removal of house and road refuse, advantage has been taken of the open spaces for refuse tips, and some of them are in the centre of the town, besides, the streams were contaminated by all kinds of vegetable and animal matter in suspen- sion. It was within the knowledge of the Council that epidemic diseases generally commenced at the upper end of the Valley. Last year the outbreak of scarlatina originated at Brynamman, the infection spreading over all the Valley. He recommended that urban powers be applied for by the Council so as to compel the owners to make proper roads and drains that the house refuse be periodically re- moved at the expense of the Council that a suitable refuse tip be provided outside the town and that the bye-laws be altered so as to embody those recommen- dations. He submitted estimates for sewerage works as follows :—Llandebie £ 100, Penygroes £ 131, Quar- ter Bach C-20, Cwmamman £100. If the recommen- dation of the Sanitary Committee to construct a pro- per sewer from Glanamman to the county boundary near Gwatincaegurwen, a distance of about two miles, were to be carried out during the same financial year, it would be necessary, besides having a loan, to pro- vide proper sewage and disposal works before the loan I would be sanctioned. By spreading the work over a number of years, less expense would be incurred, and the parish would be well able to bear the expense. The report was adopted, and the Surveyor was or- dered to carry out the recommendations. LLANSAWEL SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY. Mr J Harry, clerk to the Llansawel Board, wrote inquiring for particulars of the defects in the water supply, the Board having read of a complaint against the supply in the JOURNAL. They did not know what the matter was, or what was the cause of complaint, as they had a good supply of water from the reservoir. The water, on analysis, was found to be good. The Sanitary Inspector said there was no access to the reservoir at all, no ventilation, and no flushing drain. The outlet pipe should be extended in order that the water might not full back again into the reser- voir. Sediment would be accumulating in the tank, and sand would get into the pipe, as there were no means of cleaning the reservoir. That would pollute the water. Mr L. Bowen said that the pipes were laid now. The Inspector—It is impossible to say whether the bottom was covered with sediment or not, but I will visit the place again and report. BRIDGES. Several applications were made with reference to bridges. The Parish Council of Llandebie wrote ask- ing the Council to erect a bridge over the Morlais at Aberlash. Mr Thomas Thomas proposed that plans and speci- fications be prepared, as the bridge was required. Mr Griffiths said that they were continually having applications for bridges. They should be careful. The matter was adjourned. VARIOUS. Mr D. W. Lewis brought up the question of the improvements recommended at Bridgend-square, Bryn- amman, and it was decided that the Clerk should again write to the County Council, and draw their attention to it. On the motion of Mr J. R. Jones, seconded by Mr T. Rees, it was agreed to put- the piece of road oppo- site Moriah Chapel, Brynamman, into a proper state of repair. This was all the business of importance.

— VALE OF TOWY. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMISATlox.-The annual exa- mination of the Independent Sunday School Union of the Vale of Towy has just been held. The Union comprises the Churches of Lizindilo, Llandovery, Llan- sadwrn, Gwynfe, Abergorlech, Bethel, Bethlehem, Penybnnk, Capel Isanc, Hermon, Pentretygwyn, and Llangadock. A large number of pupils presented themselves. The examiners were Mr T Thomas, Glanamman Beard School, and the Rev DE Williams, Henllan. The Union has done very good work for many years, and is worked by an energetic committee of which the Rev T Thomas, Llangadock, is chair- man Mr Nathaniel Williams, Glandulais, treasurer, and the Rev E Maelor Roberts, Pentretygwyn, secretary.

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LAMPETER. CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.—The quarterly meeting of the Cardiganshire County Govern- ing Body was held at Lampeter on Thursday, the 26th ult., Mr D C Roberts, Aberystwyth, presiding. It was fleidrd that the limit of age for pupils to remain at School should be altered from 17 to IS, and with special permission to 19. A communication was read from the Education Board in regard to the proportion- ate cost of joint scholarships, and it was agreed that the question should remain as in the first agreement. The cl^rk (Mr H C Fryer) was instructed to apply to the Board of Education for permission to apportion £ 600 paid on the balance in hand of the reserve fund between the County Schools, the money to be used in regard to lack of accomodation for practical teaching at various schools. Three replies were received with reference to the proposed teaching of Agriculture principles in the County Schools, and the question was deferred for further consideration. It was stated that the appointed day for the operation of the Education Act in the county had been provisionally extended from April 1st to September 30th. BENEFIT CONCERT.—Mr Morgan Davies, of Mill- street, has been in failing health for some time, and a concert for his benefit was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, the 24th ult. The promoters of the concert included some of the leading townsmen, and the musical committee consisted of Messrs D F Lloyd, J Davies, W Lewis, J T Megieks, Hefin Williams, and D Davies There was also a tickets" com- mittee, where Mr D W Jones, Uplands, did yeoman service. Mr Owen, stationmaster, acted as treasurer, and Mr D Worthington Davies proved himself an excellent secretary, the success of the concert being due in no small measure to his energy and ability. The Rev E Evans, Independent minister, presided at the concert, and carried out his duties in an admirable manner. The leading local artistes offered their services read'ly, and a good programme was gone through. Mr De Zandt's 'cello playing was an excellent feature. He is an able performer, and those who could appreciate the music he played, and his manner of playing it, were given a rare treat. Mr A R T Jones's Indian club swinging was as usual highly enjoyable. The vocalists all did their part well, and some fine songs were sung. Miss M H Hughes and Mr Gravelie acted as accompanists. Appended is the programme :—Duet, Bydd bur i Gymru Fad,' Messrs D B Williams and Emrys Morris song, A Dream of Paradise,' Miss Annie Hughes Indian club exhibition. Mr A R T Jones mandoline solo, I Roniance,' Nii.s Annie Owen song, 'Breuddwyd y morwr bach,' Mr D B Williams song, 'Angus Mac- donald,' Miss Jennie Jones song, 4 Adieu Marie,' Mr W J Gravelie duet, Excelsior,' Miss Annie Hughes and Mr D B Williams violincello, Mr De Zandt song, 'The day star,' Miss Annie Davies song, Lead kindly light,' Mr D B Williams (encore song, 'Pwy fel fy mam') song, 'Flee as a bird,' Miss Ithwen Davies (encore song, Oh, ye tears') violincello, Mr De Zandt trio, 'The Bells,' Misses Hughes and Williams and Mr D B Williams finale, God save the King.' ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS AT ST DAVID'S COLLEGE.—The annual athletic sports of the College were held on Wednesday, March 18th, on the College School Field. The president was the Rev Principal Bebb starters, Messrs W M Roberts and ART Jones judges, Dr Walker, Rev Dr Wade, Rev Pro- fessor Green, Rev C Harris, Mr W Kerry, and Mr W E Thomas timekeepers, Professor Scott, Mr J MacFarlane, Rev W LI Footman committee, Messrs L T David, W E Jones, and J E Leonard stewards, Messrs W 0 Thomas, T J Evans, and J A C Howell secretaries, Messrs T H Amos and D P Davies. In spite of the unusually wet season the "sports" witnessed a favourable day. Overhanging clouds made an occasional threat, but did nothing more. Considering the bad condition of the ground the time of the races was fairly good. Keenness in competition was lacking, owing to the inability of the would-be- competitors to mn. Among these the following stand out conspicuous on the athletic field, viz., the sprinters, J T Davies and J E Leonard and the milers, Dan Lewis and T Thomas. The huge crowd of spectators, which took but little notice of the damp- ness of the ground, was an ample proof of the keen interest which is taken in the athletics of the College by the people of the town and neighbourhood. Imme- diately after the sports the prizes were distributed by Mrs Dr Walker in the College Hall. The following is a list of the successful candidates :-100 yards flat, race: 1, J Francis; 2, D R Davies 3, T Williams time, 10 3-osecs. High jump: I, D C Rees 2, T Williams. Putting the weight 1, D R Davies 2, 2, W R German. 440 yards flat race 1, J Francis 2, T Williams 3, J Davies; time, oSsecs. 330 yards (freshmen's race handicap) 1, B A Jones 2, J Davies 3, T H Richards time, 3Ssecs. Long jump: 1, D R Davies 2, J Francis 3, D C Rees length, 17ft 4in. One mile fiat race 1, H R Protheroe 2, D S Rees 3, T H Richards time, 5min. 1.1 sees. 220 yards handicap: I, D R Davies; 2, J Francis. Half-mile (handicap) 1, J Francis 2, T Williams 3, Sam Evans, Brynmawr. 120 yards hurdle race 1, J Francis 2, T Williams time, 18secs. Tug-of-war: 1, Old Building (captain, J P Davies) 2, O.utsiders (cap- tain, H Watkins); 3, Canterbury (captain, D P Davies(. Steeplechase 1, D S Rees 2, W W Jones 3, H R Protheroe. The Principal's cup was awarded to J Francis, who obtained the greatest number of points. I ITEIFT.-Tlie trout-fishing season has proved a very poor one for the month of March, as the weather has been very unseasonable, with the river overflowing its banks for the most part. An occasional good basket was, however, obtained. Mr Evan Inglis Davies and Mr John Painter Thomas landed 171bs of fine trout one day last week, some of them weighing a pound each. Mr James Morgan, Mr David Roberts, and Mr T L Davies have done fairly well, and Mr S Davies- Jones have been paying attention to the river Granell with considerable success. Mr W J Wiiliams also has a partiality for the Granell. Councillor Arthur Price has not commenced in earnest, but when he does the Teifi will sink bv some inches. Dr Hugh Walker has done very well at Pont Llanio. At Llanybvther Mi- Lamb, from Swansea, who is staying at the High/nead Arms, has enjoyed some excellent sport, his baskets being well filled daily to his entire satisfaction. A fine salmon was caught the other day in a drain behind the Highmead Arms. Some of the inquisitive neigh- bours of Mr Dan Hughes wanted to insinuate that he had a private spawning bed at the back of his hotel; but that is not the case, as the salmon only wanted to get up out of the terrible wet weather to get a drop of short on the sly, but the police constable will probably say that this tale is rather fishy." ASSEMBLY Roo.)ts.-An adjourned meeting of the Assembly Room Committee was held on Friday, the 27th ultimo, to consider the report of the Committee appointed at the previous meeting to meet the archi- tect in order to re-modify the plan so as to reduce the cost of the building.—The Mayor, (Alderman H Walker\ presided, and there were present Aldermen S Davies-Jones, Daniel Jenkins, and Joseph Davies Councillors D Daniel Evans, Arthur Price, Daniel' Griffiths, W J Williams, David Davies, Evan Davies D F Lloyd, Wm Davies, and J Joshua Davies, and Messrs Wm Lewis, an 1.1 M Edwards.—The Com- mittee recommended that (1) The flooring be made of boards sunk-in cement instead of blocks, which would be a saving of £ io (2) Gallery to he omitted—a saving of £ 150. and (3) A less expensive heating apparatus—a saving of £ o0.—The Committee sub- mitted to the meeting the question of refraining from building the Reading Room, although they did not recommend it.—The Mayor, in making his report, ex- plained that the figures quoted were simply a rough estimate made on the spur of the moment by the architect, and must not be taken as binding on his part.—Mr Joseph Davies moved that the recom- mendation of the Committee be adopted, and Mr Wm Davies seconded, and it was carried.—The Mayor then moved that Mr Lewis Davies's tender, which was the lowest, be accepted, subject to the condition that the contractor shall consent to such deduction", con- sequent upon the resolution just passed, as shall be decided upon bv the Architect.— Mr D D Evans seconded this.—Mr Timothy Richards moved that in consequence of the alterations made that the plans be submitted again to the three contractors to re-tender. —The Mayor said a proposal of that kind would not be fair at all, and he would have nothing to do with ft. —Mr Joseph Davies said that Mr Lewis Davies had been badly treated already, and that was the opinion outside.—No one seconded Mr Richards's proposal, and the motion was carried nern con. HE THOMAS JONAH EVAN'S The first meeting of the creditors of the above-named debtor, upon whose petition a receiving order was made on the 13th ult., was held at the Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter, presided over by Mr Thomas Thomas, the official receiver. The debtor was represented bv Mr J. Ernest Lloyd, solici- I tor, while Mr Daniel Watkins, solicitor, held proxies for several of the creditors. The debtor commenced business as a livery stable keeper at Lampeter on the death of his father in 185)0, at which time he had a capital of about C50. He attributes the cause of his failure to competition in trade, illness, and death in the family. The statement of affairs shows the gross liabilities to be fS24 13s Id, £ 347 lis 9d of which are fully sectived. His assets consist of cash, trade fix- tures, farming stock, &c., as' per list (H), £ 260 7s Gel; I book debts estimated to produce f7 13s lOd surplus of securities in hands of creditors fully secured, EI;52 8s 3d less preferential creditors, f37 18s 6d, showing a deficiency of £ 58 lis 9d. At the meeting the debtor was adjudged bankrupt, and Mr David Evans, Old Bank, Lampeter, was appointed trustee, with a com- mittee of inspection, consisting of Mr Daniel I. Rees, auctioneer, Velindre Mr Samuel Davies, auctioneer, Dulas Hall, and Mr Evans, of the firm of Messrs I Thomas and Evans, merchants, Llanelly. LAMPETER GUN CLUB.—The annual pigeon shoot- in match of the club took place at Lampeter, on Wednesday, the 25th ultimo, in rather inclement weather, when 20 competitors put in an appearance. The conditions were 21 yards rise boundary, eighty yards. There was a keen competition, as the first, second and third prizes were divided between Enoch Thomas, Cilycwm D E Evans, Llanio-issa, and D Thomas, Castelldraenog. In the sweepstakes which followed, James Lewis, Bwlchyffin, won the first prize; R S Rowland, Garth, the second, and John Jones, Cribm, the third prize. Afterwards nearly every son of a gun and their friends sat down to a substantial dinner at the Royal Oak Hotel (presided over by Mr A C, Sterry), when the good things placed before them by Mrs Price Davies, the hostess, disappeared in a most miraculous manner. The referee was Mr E H Formby, of Glandenvs treasurer, Mr W F Wil- liams, of Henfaes House, and Mr 0 A Fox acted as hon sec, NODDFA BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A very successful com- petitive meeting was held at the above chapel on Wed- nesday evening, the 25th ult. The chair was occupied by Mr Dudley Morgan, cashier at the National and Provincial Bank. The. conductor was the Rev Daniel Jones, A.T.S., pastor, in the absence of the Rev E. Evans, Soar. Adjudicators :—Music, Mr T. Conwil Evans, Carmarthen composition, Rev J. Jenkins (Gwifr), Ammanford miscellaneous. Revs Francis, Aberduar, and T. Eli Evans, Llanfair. The following is a list of the successful coiiipetitors:-For the best rendering of 'Nant y l\lynydd:' Divided between Noddfa Choir (conductor, Mr Lewis, grocer) and Bron- deifi Choir (conductor, Mr Hefin Williams, Bridge- street). Male Voice Party, Can y Medelwvr Llany- byther Party (conductor, Mr T Jonah Evans). Quar- tette, Y Deigryn Four friends (conductor, Mr Evan Dauies, Cwmanne). Soprano solo, 'Yr E-gid ar y Traeth Miss Gertrude Hughes, Plasbach, Llanfair. Contralto solo, '0 rest in the Lord .Miss M A Davies, Gwargate. Bass solo, Y Bachgen Dewr Divided be- tween Mr David Roderick and Mr J Davies, Lam- peter. Tenor solo, Gwlad fy Mebyd Mr D Jones, I schoolmaster, Llanwuen. Duet for those under 15 years of age Master Llew. Richards and friend, Ram. Solo for girls under 15 years of age Divided between Miss Janette Davies, Ram, and Miss Jemima Davies, Coed park. Solo for boys under 15 years of age Mas- ter Evan Lewis Rees, Mount Walk, Lampeter. Sclo for children under 12 years of age Divided between Miss Lizzie Moigatis, Erdyn House, and Master Walter J Evans, Glasgow House, Lampeter. Reciting the second Psalm for those under 15 years of age: Master B Myrddin Lewis, Llanybvther. Impromptu speech Mr Tom Williams, Mark Lane Stores. Prize bag Divided between Miss Davies, Drover's-road, and Miss Davies, Royal George. Pcnillion,' Y Diogyn Mr J Melinddwr Davies, Llansawel. For the best rendering of 'Briallen Gyntaf y Gwanwyn:' Bethel Choir, Caio (conductor, Mr B Lewis, Garth). A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and adjudica- tors, which brought a pleasant meeting to a close. The accompanist was Miss Thomas, College-street. The secretary was Mr D. Roderick, Peterwell-terrace, and the treasurer Mr B. Lewis, Talfedw, who fulfilled their duties well. PETTY SESSIONS.—Held on Friday, March 27th, before the Lord-lieutenant (in the chair), and Dr Walker (mayor). Cruelty to Foids.—Gwen Jenkins, Milestone, Llan- fihangel-ar-arth, was charged by William Bowyer, In- spector R.S.P.C.A., with cruelty to fowls by carrying them head downwards at Llanybyther on March 2nd. —P.C Charman said he saw defendant carrying four fowls with head downwards for about 150 yards near I Highmead Arms, Llanybyther, on the 2nd tilt.-P.C Davies, Pencader, said he accompanied the inspector to the defendant's place, when they had a conversa- tion about the case. when she admitted the offence.— Defendant did not appear, but sent a neighbour to pay the fine if intlicted.-Dr Walker asked P.C. Charman how were the fowls tied, when the officer said there was no complaint about the tying.—Dr Walker said he wanted evidence that carrying fowls head dawnwards was a cruelty. He had often stood on his head when a boy.—The Inspector said they had expert evidence that it was cruelty. All the "blood and food would naturally run down to the head.-Dr Walker said perhaps it was cruelty to carry them head downwards for a time, but he wanted evidence to satisfy him that carrying them for 150 yards, as in this case, was cruelty, but such evidence was not forth- coiiiin,Tlie Bench dismissed the case. Occasional Licence.-An occasional licence to -It intoxicants at Lampeter Races was granted to Miss Pudge, Black Lion Hotel.

LLANDOVERY. THE BAND.-Under the careful and able leadership of Mr Harry Ryder, the newly-formed band is making good headway. It is hoped that the public generally will give the movement every encouragement. Prac- tices are held in the Town Hall several nights weekly. FU.NE RAL.-Tlie funeral of Mrs Griffiths, -ife of Mr Thomas Griffiths, Cefnrythan, took place at Llandingat Church on Thursday. There was a large attendance. Much sympathy is felt with the widower and his chil- dren in their great bereavement. PETTY SE.I:Iioiq.- Held on Friday, before Messrs C P Lewis, Llandingat (in the chair) the mayor (Councillor T Roberts, Jubilee Crown Stores) J Rees, Talgarth and J Haley, Gianbrane Park, J me Jones, of Pengorof, Rhandirmwyn, widow, was brought up in custody charged with attempting to commit suicide by taking poison on the 23rd iilt.Jennie Jones, daughter of accused, deposed that on Monday she was in bed at 8.30 a.m. On awaking she found her mother missing, and went out in search of her. She found her coming from the garden. Noticing something wrong with her, she asked what was the matter. Accused replied that she had taken poison, and thrown the bottle into the garden. She had found the bottle in the cupboard in the kitchen. The bottle was here produced. Her mother vomited, and witness went in search ot some neighbours. She had previously seen her mother crying. Her mother made no reply when she asked her why she took the poison. Had never noticed anything wrong with her, and did not think anything troubled her mother's mind. On the previous Sunday her mother was crying continu- ously. Witness's father died last November.—Anne Richards, widow. Nantbai, went to defendant's house at the request of last witness. She found her sitting on a chair with another little girl sitting by her. In reply to a question defendant told her she did not know what was the matter with her, that she had done something she ought not to have done, and that she was going to die. She asked witness to fetch a doctor. Accused had not been of strong mind for the past two years, but bad never threatened to do any- thing of the kind.—Dr Berryman deposed to being called to Nantmwyn to treat a woman who had taken poison. On reaching there witness found she had taken some liniment given to her husband last November to alleviate pain in the leg. The active properties of the poison were aconite and belladonna. He found defendant in bed apparently suffering more from mental upset than the effects of the poison. That she had taken belladonna was evident from the condition of the pupils of her eyes. He found she had taken about two drachms—not sufficient to cause any serious effects. She was removed to the Workhouse. She was at present mentally depressed, and lie could give a certificate for her removal to the Asylum.—Replying to the Bench, wit- ness said she was still suffering from intense depression, and not fit to be at large.—P.C Thomas gave evidence of arrest. Accused made no reply to the charge.—Mr David Evans, Workhouse master, said that the prisoner was admitted to the house on Mon- day last. She suffered a little from mental depression at times, especially when she spoke about the occurrence. Otherwise she seemed happy, and sewed every day with the matron.—After a short consulta- tion in private, the magistrates intimated that they had decided to discharge the prisoner. From the medical evidence they had come to the conclusian that accused was a proper subject for removal to the Asy- lum.—On Saturday she was removed to the Asylum at Carmarthen. IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Im- provement Committee was held at the King's Head Hotel, on Friday evening, under the presidency of the mayor, Councillor T Roberts, Jubilee Crown Stores.— M r H V Watkins reported that he had seen Mr Henry Williams, Cawdor House, with reference to a site for the holding of the Brass Band Contests, etc. He had now kindly agreed to reduce his charge to E6, and had also promised a subscription of ii. On the motion of Councillor Dan Davies, seconded by Mr Fincham, it was resolved to accept Mr Williams's otter. Co-;cFttT.-In connection with the Young People's Guild another very successful meeting was held at the Drill Hall, Mr Finchain presided, and explained tersely the objects of the Guild. Miss M. J. Thomas and Miss Deans gave a pianoforte duet. Mrs Lew's, L'anwrda (daughter of Dr Thomas, Bailyglas), gave in good style Angus Macdonald," and in response to an encore gave a Welsh song. Mr Wilfred Morgan, Llandilo, came next with a taking comic song. He was encored, and responded. A good rendering of Gwlad y Canu was given by Mr D. 0. Jones, Llan- dilo. Mr Morgan Thomas, Llandilo, came next with a coniicsonz (in character), and was encored, and re- sponded. The next item, which w is eceedinglv well received, was a song by Miss Charlotte Griffith-Major. Quite "the take" of the evening was a stump speech by Mr Webb, Llanelly, who quite convulsed the audience with his clever local hits. He had much to say about the Pigstye Committee, but perhaps we had better not reproduce anything about that. It might lead to Mr M being on our track. Miss Owen, Waterloo House, was at her best in The Holy City." The remainder of the programme was as follows:- Song, Mr Wilfred Morgan song, Mr D. O. Jones j mandoline solo, Mr Webb; comic song, "Madam Eliza," Mr Morgan Thomas, Liandilo. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman and all who had assisted on the proposition of the Mayon The pro- ceedings ended with the singing of the National An- them, the solo being taken by Air D. 0. Jones.

LLAKSTEPHAH. LECTURE.—On Monday evening, the 23rd ultimo, a most interesting and instructive lecture was delivered at Moriah (C.M) Chape!, by the Rev J T Davies, the respected pastor of the Church, the subject being Gipsy Smith." The chair was occupied by Mr J Richards, Pantyrathro. w.ha performed his task in a model manner, and worthy of imitation bv many a long-winded chairman. The lecturer deal t with the origin, customs, habits, and journeyings of the inter- esting Romany tribe as an introduction to his subject. Though some of their traits are known locally, the manner they were served up with appropriate seasoning/' showed that the lecturer had read, marked, learned, and inwardly digested his theme, and that he is possessed of the essential traits of a successful lecturer, For an hour and a half the chief events and lifemarks of the remarkable "Gipsy Smith" were traced vividly, the feelings of the audience being occasionally raised to laughing point, while at others the deep trials and earnest convictions of the now famous Evangelist drew the gushing tears to the eyes. The life story of this most earnest and devoted Christian stands in bold relief, and as a great encour- agemmt to those who are seekers after the truth, and his present position and power as the means of I spreading the Masters will, serves as a vantage point to be gained by all who are engaged in and around His vineyard. We heartily congratulate the lecturer upon h:s fsuccessful dchut, and hope the time may not be far distant when: a similar intellectual treat will I be opened out before us.

CWMDUAD. | EISTEDDFOD.—On Tuesday, March 17th, a very successful eisteddfod was held at St Allmn's Mission Church, Cwmduad, in a: 1 of its funds. The adjudi- cators were :—Music, Mr J Morgan, organist, St John's Church, Carmarthen literature. Rev W PcLrry Williams, Conwil prize bags, Mrs W Parry Wil- liams, Miss Thomas, and Miss Hewells, Conwil. Ow- ing to the inabilitv of Mr Edward Powell to be present to take the chair the eisteddfod was most ably con- ducted by the Rev W Parry Williams, whose services throughout .vere most highly appreciated. Though the weath r tu ntd out to ^be most unfavourable, y -t there was a. ciowded house, and most of the comueii- tors were persons from afar. The awards were as follows :—Prize bags (12 competitors), 1, Mrs Howell, Penralltwen 2, Miss Mary Thomas, Nantygelli. Solo for boys under 15, Arglwydd dyma fi ^4 com- petitors), 1, Tom Morr.s Hughes, Cilmachau. Solo for girls under 15, same composition (3 competitors), prize divided between Gwlidys Owen, Cwmduad, and Anne Morris, Abernant. Recitation for children under 15, Psalm 99 (5 competitors), prize divided between Anne Mary Evans, C.vmdaad, and T James, Aber- nant. Soprano solo, Myfi sy'n magu'r baban (6 competitors), Miss Kate Curnick, Abernant. Contralto solo, Hen Gadair fawr fy mam (3 competitors), Miss Margaret Anne Thomas, Cilrhedyn. Bass solo, Y Bachgen Dewr: (4 competitors), Mr John Davies, Conwil. Tenor solo, 1 Wyt ti'n cofio'r lioer yn codi' (3 competitors), Mr Phillip Thomas, Llanpn'mpsaint So^o for those over 50, Twrgwvn (3 competitors), prize between Mr David Griffiths, Cwmduad, Mr Howells, Pant\ cerdin, and Mr M Howells, Brvn- chwitli, Conwil, Duet, soprano and contraltr), -i" n iach ti Gymru (3 competitors). Misses Howells, Rock ond Fountain Inn, Conwil. Dnet, soprano and bass Joanna ( competitors). Miss Ada Howells and Mr David Giiffiths, Conwil. Duet, bass and tenor. 'Y Glowra-r Cliwai-elwr, (3 competitors), prize divided between Mr Phillip Thomas and friend, and Mr Wm Davies, Cilrhedyn, and friend. Reading at first sight, prize divided between Mr Joseph Davies, merchant, Owmduau, and Mr David Evans, Panthir. Impromptu speech, Mr Phillip Tlioritz. Two bpt wits, Mr Phillip Ihomas Quartette,' Mvfanwy,' Mr Daniel Jones Blaencoed, and Party. Quartette (mixed), Llaig y' Iesu, Miss A Howells, Conwil, and Party. Male Voice, Gwanwyn, Mr George Howells. Cwmduad. oil Party (8 in number), 4 Sandon,' M1' t n?ma^ .^onlac' Llanpumnsaint, and Party. vf11C'n RAI; L Conwil Choir, conducted by Mi iommyGoodwin Davies, Conwil 2, Llannnmp- saint Choir, conducted by Mr Joseph Dvies, Cwm- duad. Great interest was taken by a'l people in general in the eisteddfod, and sufficient proof of the verity of the statement Is that all the prizes awarded were donations given by the members of Cwmduad Church, assisted by the generous Vicnr of the parish. The duties of treasurer devolved on Mr Tom Howells, Penralltwen, while those of secretary were fulfilled by Mr D J Evans. Cwmduad. Great many thanks are due also to the ladies for their kind assistance in sup- plying the eisteddfod with bags, and the officials with rosettes, etc.

LLANBOIDY. DEATH.—The death took plaroe on Monday, the 16th ult., of Margaret, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Bradford House, in this village, at. the age of 26 years. The deceased had been suffering for a long time. She was a faithful member of Trinity Chapel, and a regular attendant it the Sun- day School, and was also a member of the Band of Hope. She was a, young woman of exemplary character. Great sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday, the 19th nit., at Trinity Clnpel bllrill ground, and was the largest seen here for many years. The members of the Band of Hope carried the coffin all the way to the chapel. The Rev W Thomas officiated at the house and grave. Among the numerous beautiful wreaths and crosses sent was a very handsome artificial wreath from the members of the Llanboidy Band of Hope.

LLANDYSSUL. POSTAL.—There is no denying the fact that our postal institution is a most important one indeed, both in our eyes and in those of the authorities. Under its sway there are 45 sub-offices, with some 97 servants all told. Some few days azo the Postmaster-General sanctioned the installation therein of an acetylene gas plant, whose bright light has now superseded the old-time paraffin oil lamps. The change is a decided improvement, and it marks an epoch in the lighting of the post-offices of Great Britain, as this office is the first of the kind to be so lighted. Other similar insti- tutions will be subjected to the same change should the authorities deem the change satisfactory,

LLANWENOC. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—A very enthusiastic and well-attended meeting of the above Society was held at Drefach on Monday, the 23rd inst. The meeting was presided over by the Lord Lieutenant (Col H. Davies-Evans), and was supported by the leading farmers and tradesmen of the neighbourhood.—The Secretary presented the balance-sheet of the Society for the past yf ar, and in so doing congratulated the Society nnrn having a most substantial sum in the treasurer's hand. He also referred to the very hearty and liberal support, gi/en to the Society by the gentry of the district, and the most ready and practical help by some of the most faithful members. Were it not for this, undoubtedly, the Society would not be so flourishing, and in such a satisfactory financial state. —It was decided to hold the next annual show on the 29th of April.—The following were elected officers for the year :-President, Mr Delme Divies-Evans, Pantglas vice-presidents, Mr Sterrv, Neuaddfawr. and Mr Llovd, Waunifor chairman of committee, Co! H Davies-Evans, Higlimead treasurer, Mr W Davies, The Mill secretary. Mr T Bowen, Maesv- Min stewards, Messrs W Evans, Court Farm D Jenkins, Blaenwaunganol J Rees, Taigwvnion D Thomas, Rhiwson-uehaf D Thomas, Talgrwn T Jones, Parkybedw B Jenkins, Dretach J Evans, Dolau-nchaf D Jones, Derlwvn T Davies, Maes- Lywyn E Evans, Cross Hands.—The prize-list was revised and a few classes added to it, while some amendments were made in the condition-It was decided to have a horse-shoeing competition in the forenoon of the show day, for which very liberal prizes will be offered.—A very successful show is anticipated as some liberal prizes are offered in the horses section and shoeing competition, which no doubt will attract a good attendance.

YSTRAD (CARDIGANSHIRE). PARISH ROOM.—At the last meeting of the Church Council it was finally decided that a uarish room, which is very greatly needed, should be built as soon as the necessary funds are in hand, and to further that object Miss Grace Lewes, of Llanlear, with the aid of friends, purposes holding a monster bazaar on the 10th of June next. Mrs Davies-Evans, Highmead, has kindly consented to open the bazaar. About f250 will be required, and it is hoped the site may be given.

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I MVDRiM. W EDIIIXG.—On Saturday last a very pretty wedding" took place at Carmarthen, the contracting parties being .Mi-G wilvm Williams, Treaskellfawr, Mydrim, tne youngest son of Mr William Williams, ai.d Miss j Mary Maude Davies, eldest daughter of Mr Davies, of Treaskellfach, Mydrim. The bride was giv-n away 1 y her father. The happy couple returned to Tre- avkdlf'ich by the afternoon train. In the evening I about 30 people sat down to supper. Among:-7 those present we noticed Mr and 1rs Davies, Llwyi.Jryssi Mr Harries, Penwcli Mr P Lewis, PLtntgl: Mr j John, Treaskell-issa. Mr Williams, Nantyreagle Mr Lewis, Pencoed Mr Jones, Lanlwyd, l*cc. A most enjoyable evening was spent.

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