The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

SALES BY AUCTION. CARMARTHEN. JOHN FRANCIS & SON have reoeived instruc- tions to SELL by AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, the 12th day of September, 1908, at 2.15 o'clock in the after- noon, the following valuable freehold Property, being part of the Estate of the late Charles William Jones, Esq., J.P. :— Lot 1,-The private Residence and Land, known a" GWYNFRYN Satuate in a charming position at the top of Monu- ment Hill, standing in its own grounds command- ing lovely views of the beautiful Vale of Towy and thS rising ground beyond. The whole has been set out and constructed since 1896, and to-dav looks at its best, The designing, and workmanship are of the highest order, the whole being re-plete with every convenience, all being arranged so as to grant the greatest comfort and ease for management of the house. The Residence is of dressed stone in the English domestic style, an outstanding feature being the octagon tower at the south-west angle, and all is placed together so as to give a most stately and picturesque appearance. Around the building are laid out well-ordered grass lawns, surrounded with selected and well-arranged Evergreens and Shrubs: Asphalt paths arc laid up to the grass portions. At the rear lies the productive Kitchen Garden, containing a convenient size Green-house. Close at hand is a first-rate small Meadow of ex- cellent quality. The Stables are lofty, ample and well arranged. The wholq forms a Residence which is of a most effective character, containing every convenience with spaciousness and capable of upkeep at a minimum expenditure. On the ground floor are Verandah, Entrance Hall, Inner Hall with handsome Staircase, Drawing-room Conservatory, Dining-room, Library, Tnr\ipr' Room. China Pantry, Lavatory and w.c. Larder, •Side Entrance, Back Staircase, Kitchen, tecullerj, Laundry, Coal-house, Wood-house and w.c. On First Floor, 7 Bedrooms, and Dressing Room, Bath Room, w.c., Housemaid's Closet and Linen C On** Second1 Floo^ 4 large Bedrooms, and 2 large Store Rooms. T Large Yard with Stables containing Loose Box and 2 Stalls, Coach-house with Store House. Lot 2.—Valuable piece of Land called the "Rope- walk," situate adjoining Lot 1, subject to a lease of two lives. r < Further particulars may be obtained of the Auc- tioneers. Carmarthen; or of Messrs MORGAN GRIFFITHS, SON & PROSSER, Solicitors, Carmarthen. CARMARTHEN. JOHN FRANCIS & SON have received instructions from the Executors and Trustees of late Charles William Jones, Esq., to SELL by AUCTION, at the Boars Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, the 12th of Septem- ber, 1908. at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon, the tol- lowing properties Lot 1.—The valuable Freehold Field, called Cae- tri-closes, containing 7a. Or. 28p. or thereabouts. Lot 2.-The valuable Freehold Field, called YVaun- dan-tri-closes, containing 4a. Or. 25p. or there- Lot^The valuable Freehold Field, called Waun- issaf, containing 4a. 3r. 13p. or thereabouts. The above lots are situate in the county of the borough of Carmarthen. j u- Lot 4.—The valuajble Freehold tield, called 1£rw Lewis, containing 4a, 2r. 28p., situate near the Village of Abergwilly. but in the parish of Llan- gunnor, in the County of Carmarthen. Lots 5 to 14.—Twenty-four shares (ordinary) it p.c. in the Carmarthen Gas Co., to be sold in four lots of 5 each and one lot of 4. Thirteen Shares (ordinary) 7 p.c. in the Carmar- then Gas Co., to be sold in two lots of 5 each and one lot of -3..ponn Also £200 debenture stock 5 p.c., and £200 debenture stock 4 p.c. on the Carmarthen Gas Further particulars will aPPcar»J*™* Francis meantime can be obtained of Messrs. Carmar- and Son, Auctioneers and Estate Age then, or of Messrs. MORGAN GRIFFITHS, SON & PROSSER, Solicitors, Carmarthen. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISHES OF ABERGWILI AND LLAN- GUNXOR. TOHN FRANCIS & SON have received instruc- tions from the Executors and Trustees of the late Charles William Jones, Esq., J.P., to SELL by AUCTION at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmar- then at 2.30 p.m., on SATURDAY, the 12th of September. 1908. the following PROPERTIES:— Lot 1. Valuable Field or Close of Land, known bv the general name of "ISLAND FAWR, situate in the Parishes of Llangunnor and Abergwili, and containing 20a. 3r. 7p., or thereabouts, of rich and productive Land, held by Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan. Lot 2.—Two excellent Meadows, called "PARK- DAN-YR EGLWYS," situate in the Parish of Llan- gunnor, containing 1311.. 2r. 20p. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. J. W. Williams. Lot 3.—Valuable Freehold Field, known as CYSTANOG SLANG, distant about two miles from Carmarthen, close to the main road from Llan- arthney, held by Mrs. Esther Morgan. Particulars and Conditions of Sale, and any further information, may be obtained of tho Auc- tioneers, Carmarthen, or of MORGAN GRIFFITHS, SON & PROSSER, Solicitors, Carmarthen. JOHN FRANCIS & SON are instructed by the Reprs. of the late Mrs. Fred Jones to SELL by AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush Sale Room, Car- marthen, at 2 p.m., on MONDAY, 14th September, 1903. tho valuable HOUSEHOLD i? URNITURE and other Effects. DRAINOG, BURRY PORT. JLOHN FRANCIS & SON will SELL by ACC- V TION, at the above place on WEDNESDAY, 16th September, 1908, the valuable STOCK, etc. KINCOED, COTHI BRIDGE, NANTGAREDIG. JOHN FRANCIS & SON, in conjunction with Mr. T. L. HARRIES, are favoured with in- structions to SELL by AUCTION at the above place, on THURSDAY, 17th September, 1908, the whole of the very valuable STOCK, CROP, and Machinery, etc., comprising— 60 HEAD OF CATTLE, 1 () HORSES, 12 PIGS, Turkeys, Geese, etc. The Crop consists of 22 Haggard Mows of W heat Oats, Barley and Mixed Corn, about 45 Tons of Prime Hay, 80 Drills of Potatoes and Swedes. Also the Machinery, Implements, Dairy Ltensils, and Household Furniture. 1CJ TYNYCOED, NEAR PONTYEATES, KIDWELLY. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will SELL by AUC- TION at the above place, on MONDAY, 21sf September, 1S08, the valuable STOCK, etc. ABERCYFOR-UCHA. CWMFFRWD, NEAR CARMARTHEN. JOHN FRANCIS & SON are favoured with in- <j structions to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, on TUESDAY, 22nd September, 1908, the whole of the valuable STOCK, CROP, etc., com- prising :— HEAD OF CATTLE, 4 HORSES, 26 pigs, 2 Stacks of Oats, 2 Ditto Mixed Corn, Stack of Meadow Hay, and about 20 Tons in Shed, 25 Drills Potatoes; also the Machinery, implements, etc. LLANDILO-YR YNIS, NANTGAREDIG, JOHN FRANCIS & SON are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, on THURSDAY 24th September, 1908, the whole of the valuable STOCK, etc comprising- (J4 HEAD OF CATTLE. 1 O HORSES. JQ SHEEP. 22 PIGS. GEESE, Also the CROP. consisting of 21 Stacks of Oats, Mixed Corn, and Barley; the Machinery, Iinple- ments, Dairy Utensils, etc., and a portion of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PENRHEOL, JOHNSTOWN, NEAR CARMARTHEN. JOHN FRANCIS & SON are favoured with in- <j structions to SELL by AUCTION at the above place, on FRIDAY, 25th September, the valuable STOCK, CROP, etc., comprising:— 22 HEAD OF CATTLE, A HORSES, a number of Fowls, 2 Ricks of ex- cellent Hay. Also the Machinery, Imple- ments, Dairy Utensils, etc., and a quantity ot Farmyard Manure. FELINWEN-ISSA, WHITE MILL, ABERGWILI. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will hold the Clear-out Sale of Stock, Crop, and other effects, at the above place on MONDAY, 28th September, 1908. SALES BY AUCTION GLYN ABBEY ESTATE. JOHN FRANCIS & SON are instructed to offer for SALE by AUCTION, at the Stepney Arms Hotel, Llanelly, on THURSDAY, 15th October, 1908, the unsold portions of the above Estate, situate in the Parish of Llangendeirne. LLOYD & THOMAS'S SALE FIXTURES. Saturday, Sept. 5th—Household Furniture, Bryn- forest, near Glyn' Abbey, Kid- welly. Fridayj Sept. 11th-Stock at St. Ishmael's Vicarage, Ferryside. Saturday, Sept. 12th—Freehold Properties at Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen. Monday, Sept. 14th—Household Furniture and other effects, Glvntaf, Ferryside. Monday, Sept. 14th—Stock and Crop, Furniture, etc., Tvryrun, Broadlay, Ferryside. Monday, Sept. 14th—Household Furniture and other effects, Glyntaf, Ferryside. Tuesday, Sept. 15th—Fat Cattle, St. Clears Market. Tuesday, Sept. 15th—Stock and Crop, Ffynonwen, Llangunnock. Wednesday, Sept. 16th—Stock and Crop, Felinfach, Porthyrhyd. Thursday, Sept. 17th—Stock and Crop, Redberth, Haverfordwest. Friday, Sept. 18th—Stock and Crop, Sutton Lodge, Haverfordwest. Saturday, Sept. 19th—Stock and Crop, Glanrhyd, near Spudders' Bridge, Kidwelly. Monday, Sept. 21st—Stock and Crop, Ratford, Haverfordwest. Monday, Sept. 21st—Stock and Crop, Wick, Porthy- rhyd. Tuesday, Sept. 22nd—Stock and Crop, Trawsmawr, Newchurch. Wednesday, Sept. 23rd—Stock and Crop, Dolau Meinon, Llangain. Thursday, Sept. 24th—Stock and Crop, Rhydale, Pontvberem. Friday, Sept. 25th—Stock and Crop, Forest, Pont- antwn. Saturday, Sept. 2óth-Stock and Crop, Bolton Hill Mill, Haverfordwest. Saturday. Sept. 26th-Stock and Crop, Clynfach, Pontveates. Monday, Sept. 2Stn—Stock and Crop, Ffosddu, New- church. Monday, Sept. 28th—Stock and Crop, Caenewydd, Kidwelly. Tuesday, Sept. 29th—Stock and Crop, Pentrefynis, Bronwydd Arms. Wednesday, Sept. 30th-Stock and Crop. Llangun- nock Farm, Llangurinock. In September— Stock and Crop. Danycapel, Llanybri. Thursday, Oct. 1st—Stock and Crop, Cwmdwfn, Llanpumpsaint. Friday, Oct. 2nd—Stock and Crop, The Vicarage, Llanvbri.. Saturday. Oct. 3rd—Freehold Farm, Maespwll, Con- wil. at Boar's Head Hotel. Car- marthen. Tuesday. Oct. 6th—Fat Cattle, St. clears Monthly Market. Tuesday. Oct. 6th—Stock and Crop, Tierson, Haver- fordwest. Wednesday, Oct. 7th—Ditto ditto ditto. Thursday, Oct. 8th—Stock and Crop, Blaenige, New- church. Friday. Oct. 9th—Stock and Crop. Nantgwyn, Abernant. October 9th—Pedigree Shorthorn Show and Sale at Carmarthen Market. Wednesday. Oct. 14th—Stock and Crop, London House, Kidwelly. Friday. Oct. 16—Pedigree Welsh Cattle, Llanunwas, Solva. Tuesday, Oct. 20th—Fat Cattle, St. Clears Market. Tuesday, Oct. 20th—Horses. Colts, and Sheep, Blaennanthir, Cilrhedin. Thursday, Oct. 22nd-Shircs, Lydstep Haven, Pen- ally. Tuesday, Oct. 27th—Colts and Sheep, Pontgarreg, Newcastle-Emlyn. Wednesday, Nov. 4th—Annual Sale of Shorthorn Bulls at Carmarthen. ST. ISHMAEL'S VICARAGE, FERRYSIDE. LLOYD THOMAS are favoured with instruc- tions from Rev. R. J. James to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, on FRIDAY, 11th September, 1908, Shorthorn Milch Cows, Yearling Bull, 4 Shorthorn Yearlong Heifers -and Steers, and 80 Breeding Ewes, Wethers, and Lambs; also a five- year-old Hackney Mare by Lord Dacre (unless previously disposed of). Sale to commence at Two o'clock. Credit on Conditions. CARMARTHENSHIRE. \MPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. MESSRS. LLOYD & THOMAS are instructed by the Mortgagees to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, the 12th day of September, 1908, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, sub- ject to Conditions of Sale, the following valuable Lots: — Lot 1.—The FrJfl and Lands, known as PANTY- DREW, situate in the Parish of Llanpumpsaint, in the County of Carmarthen, containing by estimation 54 acres, 2 roods, 23 perches, or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. John Howell. Lot 2.—The small Holding, known as GLAN- YCHEN, situate in the said Parish of Llanpump- saint, containing by estimation 5 Acres, or there- abouts, in the occupation of Mr. Benjamin Thomas. Lot 3.—The Messuage or Dwelling-house, Garden and Premises, known as LLWYNDU HOUSE, situate in the Village and Parish of Abergwili, in tho said county of Carmarthen, now in the occupa- tion of Mr. T. Thomas. Plans and Particulars of Sale may be obtained of the Auctioneers. 5, Quay-street, Carmarthen, or of the Vendors' Solicitors, Messrs. Morgan and Richardson, of Cardigan. (27 CARMARTHEN. OCTOBER FAIR DAY—FRIDAY, OCTOBER th, 1908. SHORTHORN SHOW AND SALE. Å Nimportant Show and Sale of Prize-winning Shorthorn Bulls, Cows and Heifers will be held at the Carmarthen Market on the above date. Pedigree Animals only will be accepted for this Show and Sale. Schedules and Entry Forms from the Auctioneers— LLOYD & THOMAS, 5 Quay-street, Carmarthen. The Sale of Non-pedigree Bulls will be held at the Carmarthen Market on Wednesday, November 4th. CARMARTHENSHIRE. Important Sale ot a Valuable Freehold Farm. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instruc- JU tions to SELL bv AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, Septem- ber 12th, 1908, all that exceedingly valuable Free- hold Farm, known as "PANTREWIG," situate in tho Parish of Llanegwad, and containing by admea- surement about 128 acres of first-class land. Also three Cottages adjacent thereto, the whole now being lfet^ to Mr. J. T. Phillips at a yearly rent of £ 142 10s. lOd. Particulars, Plans, and Conditions of Sale may bo obtained of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay-street; or of Messrs. BARKER, MORRIS, & BARKER, Solicitors, Both of Carmarthen. J. GRUGOS WILLIAMS, AUCTIONEER, VALUER and SURVEYOR, PONTYBEREM, S.O. SALE FIXTURES. 1908. Sept. 12th-Bryn Crwn. Llanddarog: Clearance Sale Stock. Implements, Household Furni- ture. etc. Sept. 18th—Gwag, Mynvddcerryg: Stfie of Stock, Crop, etc. Sept. 19th—Danvbank, Mynyddeerrig: Clearance Sale of very Valuable Antique Oak Furni- ture. Sent 22tid—Blaengain, Llangendeirne: Sale of 27 Head of Cattle, riorses, Sheep, Imple- ments, &c. Sept 23rd— Maesdulais Farm, Llanddarog: 38 Head of Cattle. 7 Horses, 40 Sheep, 20 Swarms of Bees. 150 Mows of Barley, Oats, &c., Machinery, Implements, &c vSept. 25th—Efailfach. Llanddarog: 15 head of Cattle, 25 Tons of Hay, Implements, &c. LLANYBYTHER MARKET. Important Sale of Shropshire Ram and Ewe Lambs. Lambs. MESSS. THOS. JONES & SONS have re- ceived instructions from Mrs. T. H. R. Hughes, M.F.H., Neuaddfawr, to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION on MONDAY, September 7th, 1908, the annual draft of Ewes, Ram and Ewe LAMBS, consisting of 18 excellent ShropsIiirØ Ram Efttbf&t 15 do. do. Ewe Lambs. 9 do. do. Ewes. All of which ae in their natural condition. Credit on Conditions. Sale to commence at 10 a.m. Cwrtnewydd, Llanybyther, and Garthowen, Llandyssul, Aug. 12th, 1908. (50 SALBS BY AUCTION LLANYBYTHER MARKET. Important Sale of Pedigree Shropshire Down Rama, Ram and Ewe Lambs. MESSRS. T. JONES & SONS have received in- structions from T. Lloyd Evans, Esq., Castell, Llanarth, to SELL bv PUBLIC AUCTION, from his famous Flock, on MONDAY,. September 7th 1908, the following Shropshire RAMS, Ram an Ewe Lambs, viz.: 16 choice Ram Lambs, 12 do. Ewe Lambs, 1 Yearling Ram, 1 two-year-old do., 2nd prize in special class at the Welsh National this year. Terms-Cash. Sale to commence at 10.30 a.m. N.B.—The foundation of the Flock originates from Ewes procured from Sir R. P. Cooper, Bart., and from the late Mr. W. J. Buckley, Penyfai. The Rams introduced at various periods are "Aeron Best," bred by Mr. Buckley; sire "Barr's Second Best" (11963), winner of numerous prizes. "Farmer's Fortune," sire "Shepherd's Fortune," Vol. 23, bred by Mr. Thomas, Trecor. "Aeron Chief Justice," bred by Sir R, P. Cooper, Bart.; sire "Gay Chief Justice" (11769). Two Rams from this Flolk took 2nd Prize and two Reserves at the Welsh National this year. The lot offered at this Sale are a grand selection and will surely thrive wherever they go as they are fed on grass only. Garthowen, Llandysul, and Cwrtnewydd, Llanybyther, Aug. 18, 1908. (51 GELLYWEN AND MYDRIM. NEAR ST. CLEARS. DRAPERY, GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, and WELSH PRODUCE. IN consequence of the death of J. E. Richards, Proprietor, the whole of the above Stocks, and very commodious Promises, at both places, with goodwill, together or separate, are for immediate disposal by valuation. Established 1837. Stocks about JB600. Returns about £ 6,500. Rental, JMO and JE18. Excellent premises lit up with "Litz" safety gas. Telegraph and Money Ordor Office. Warehouses, Stables, dairy plant, driven. by water. Every investigation invited. Apply, Mrs. RICHARDS, Administratrix, Gelly- wen. (4770 RE THOMAS THOMAS (DECEASED). Pursuant to the Statute 22 an d23, Viet. c. 35. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors 1 and other persons having any debts, claims, or demands against the Estate of Thomas Thomas, late of Groesffordd, Prengwyn. in the Parish of Llandvssul, in the County of Cardigan, who died on the fifth day of June, 1908, and whose will was proved by Lewis Timothy Thomas, of Gyfeile, in the Parish of Llandyssul, in the County of Cardigan, and Cecil Hubert Morgan Griffiths, of Carmarthen, Solicitor, the Executors therein named in the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 19th day of August. 1908. afe required to send particulars In writing of their debts claims or de- mands to us, the undersigned, as solicitors to the said executors on or before the 29th day of Septem- ber, 1908, after which day the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said testator among the parties entitled thereto, having regard onlv to the debts, claims, and demands of which they shall then have had notice. AND THAT they will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose debt, claim, or demand they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 2nd dav of September, 1908. MORGAN GRIFFITHS, SO: & PROSSER, 64) Solicitors, Carmarthen.

THE important changes which are now taking place in the conditions affecting the industries of this country should lead the county of Carmarthen to consider whether the present moment does not afford it an opportunity of substantially improving its prosperity by securing a share of the industrial activity which is migrating from the busy centres to the rural districts. There is every sign that the next few years will witness a decentralisation of our industries and a. reversal of the tide which during the steam age left the country high and dry and flooded the towns to overflowing. For this there are two causes. One is the excessive cost of continuing manufactures in populous areas and the other is the new Patents Act of the Government, which is inducing foreign manufacturers to transfer their factories to this country. High rents and rates, expensive land and costly labour are at last telling their tale. Manufacturers find it increasingly y difficult to produce their goods under such condi- tions with any hope of making reasonable profits. Some who have removed from the crowded in- dustrial centres to more congenial and economical districts have found the experiment a great success, while others have been compelled to try it from sheer failure to find any moro available land in the busy centres. What with this migration of our own factories to the rural districts and the removal of foreign factories into this country there is likely to be during the next few years a pretty sharp demand among manufacturers for suitable rural sites where production may be carried on under more favourable conditions. Already a number of places in the provinces have recognised this im- portant movement and are busily engaged in push- ing their claims as suitable factory sites. It seems to us that there are many parts of Car-

marthenshire where certain industries would find congenial conditions for carrying on a thriving trade, and it would be a very short-sighted policy for the county to neglect to take advantage of the present opportunity or attempt"to, secure some of the very valuable businesses which will presently bo searching the countryside for a home. The main considerations which would appear to attract manufacturers are that the district chosen should offer cheap land, low rates and taxes, cheap power and water supply, plentiful supply of labour, con- venient transport facilities and ample housing ac- commodation. Carmarthen itself is a town which is far from being lacking in these facilities. The acquirement of two or three factories there would be an inestimable blessing to the place, and I h lack of them is being constantly deplored by th', inhabitants. Years ago the town was the centr, of several thriving industries, chief among which were those of the chandlers, the hatters, the tanners, and the weavers. The latter is the only one left, but is there any reason why the others should not be re- vived or similar ones induced to settle down there? The ratepayer of Carmarthen may at first find it

difficult to believe that land is cheap, labour plenti- ful, and rates low. The rates are certainly higher than they should be in a small country district, but that is due to several expensive schemes which were practically forced upon the borough some years ago and in the course of a few years must, with reasonable care, decrease. Rents are not eo low as one might expect in such a centre, and land may not be cheap, but what are they compared with the enormous prices paid by the factories situated in London or Birmingham? As to the cost of living, a few hundreds of factory hands planted down in Carmarthen would be able to live at a much cheaper rate and lead far healthier ard brighter lives than they do in Birmingham or London. The town is situated on the main line of the G.W. Railway, within easy reach of Fishguard, which will soon be an important port for dealing with ocean traffic; there is the branch of the L. and N.W. Railway, with its important connections to the Midlands and the North, and there is the tidal river, whose possibilities as a water way are not to be despised. Within firing distance are some of tha finest anthracite coal beds in the world, a con- sideration which would, of course, be of vital significance to factories using that very important class of power,, producer gas. Soon there ia to be an electric lighting and power works laid down in the town, a fact which would probably not be over looked by a manufacturer in search of a new site. » There are possibly other similar claims which the

town might discover if it gave the matter serious thought. It is not probable that any of the heavier manufactures would discover a suitable home in Carmarthen, but some of the lighter in. dustries, such a9 lace-making, tobacco, cocoa, chandlery, gloves, etc., would find congenial condi- tions there. The same might b& said of other parts of Carmarthenshire, especially in view of the im- portant railway developments which are likely to take place in the county in the near future. What we suggest is that those who have the prosperity of Carmarthen at heart should. t least meet and discuss the matter thoroughly, with the view of drawing the attention of manufacturers who will shortly be looking for suitable places and erecting new factories. This has already been done by a number of rural districts. We have before us at this moment a most -interesting and elaborate printed pamphlet from one of them setting out the advantages of their neighbourhood for the reception of new industries. Such an example Carmarthen might follow with good results. The town could make out a very good case for itself. There is no reason why it should remain in the shallows and backwaters of the industrial stream. The present opportunity is one which, if used in the right way, may carry it out to the flood-tide of rural industries which is surely approaching.

The Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire Otter Hounds (subscription), water permitting, will meet on Friday, Sept. 4th, at Llwyngwair Lodge, and on Tuesday, Sept. 8th, at Egremont Bridge for Syfnwy; each day at 10.30. PHOTOGRAPHY.—The G.W.R. Magazine for Sep- tember contains a reproduction of an excellent photograph taken by Signalman George Jones, Car- marthen, of the "Alpha Trading Company's special taking cinematographic views in South Wales." It contains a good photo of Driver Davies, St. David's- street. ALLEGED HOUSE BREAKING.—At a special County Petty Sessions on Monday before the Mayor, a tramp named Wm. Smyth was brought up on a charge of having broken into Pantseiri Farm, Rhydargaeau, on Sunday afternoon. It appeared that Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family on returning from Sunday school about 3.30 p.m. iound that the dairy window had been broken open, and on search- ing, several tarts were missing. Having been in- formed of the occurrence, David Thomas, Ffoshelig( and David Davies, Cefn, mounted their bikes, and gave chase. They traced the movements of a man, by certain foot-prints to Pencader, where they gave information to P.C. John, who then joined in the search, and made an arrest on the highway near Pencader. The accused "-at then enjoying a tart. Formal evidence of arrest Was given, and prisoner was remanded until to-morrow (Saturday). G.W.R. STAFF CHANGES.—The following local staff changes on the G.W. Railway are notified:— GOQds Department: G. 0. Thomas, Carmarthen, to Swansea (W. Street); J. 1. Phillips, Carmarthen, to Swansea (W. Street). Audit Office: W. Scott, tra- velling audit clerk, Carmarthen, to Plymouth; R. C. Nicole, assistant travelling audit clerk to Carmar- then. PROPERTY SALES.—Messrs. John Francis and Son, auctioneers, etc., sold by public auction at Rose- bush, Pembrokeshire, the freehold property known as the Rosebush estate. The-property was put up in four lots, and consisted of a farm and premises known as Quarry Farm, together with the stone quarry known as Bellstone Quarry, and comprising 219a. 2r. 9p. at an annual rental of JE17 Is.; free- hold land and premises known as Quarry, 26a. 2r. 21p., at an annual rental of JE6 5s.; land and pre- mises known-as Glansyfvnwg, 36a. 2r. 23p., at an annual rental of jE5 7s.; and accommodation land situate adjoining the main road form Fishguard to Rosebush and Maenclochog, and containing 24a. lr. 5p., at an annual rental of £ 3. It was knocked down for L720 to Miss Owen, of London, a relative of the vendor. The solicitor was Mr. A. B. Williams, Hill- lane, HaNerfordwcst.-On Saturday last at the Park Temperance Hotel, Whitland, Messrs .James Davies and Phillips, auctioneers, offered for sale three free- hold dwelling-houses and one shop with dwelling- house attached, situated at North-road, Whitland. yearly rent £10 free of all rates and taxes. The bidding started at £ 190, and went up to JB250, at which figure the lot was knocked down to the ten- ant, Miss Anno Reynolds. Lot 3 was a similar dwelling-house and garden, yearly rental 210, free of all rates and taxes. Bidding started at JE200, and at J6251 the property. was knocked down to Miss Anne Reynolds, "the tenant. Lot 4, a similar houso and garden, yearly rental of £10. Bidding again started at JB200, and at JE251 the property was knocked down to Mrs. W. Wainright, St. Mary- street, Whitland. Lot 1, shop with dwelling house, rental £ 14 a year free of rates and taxes. Bidding started at E230 and went up to £390, at which figure the lot was withdrawn. (I jUNGREGATIOI;ALISM.-AA-e;St Carmarthen Congre- gationalists concluded quarterly meetings at Llan- gain on Thursday last. Mr. George Phillips, Car- marthen, presided. Cordial welcome was given the new pastor, Rev. J. John, who has charge of the ohurches of Llanybri and Llanstephan, as well as at Smyrna. Preachers wero Revs. D. R. Davies, Rhydyceisiad; D. G. Williams, St. Clears; Professor Jones, Carmarthen; G. Higgs, Whitland; H. T. Jacob, Peniel; D. C. Davies, Pontargothi; JD. Wil- liams, Abergwili; and T. Emrys Jam^^ Ynys- meudwv. A paper on w-eek-day worship^ .s read by Rov. P. Davies, Panteg. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MANAGERS.—A meeting of the Intermediate School Managers was held at the Shire Hall, on Saturday last, Rev .J. Mareden, Llanllwch, presiding. There were also present: Mrs H. Jones-Davies, Glyneiddan; Mrs. H. E. B. Richards, Castle House; Miss Griffiths, Penllwyn Park; Prof. D. E. Jones, Union-street; Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Penllwyn Park; Mr. E. J. Collier, Pic- ton Terrace; and Mr. Patagonia Lewie, Nott's- square; together with the clerk (Mr. D. J. Thomas). A letter was received from the clerk to the Aber- ystwyth County School with regard to the supplying of stationery, etc., to the pupils. He reported that each pupil paid 2s. 6d per term, that is 7s. 6d per annum, and was supplied with stationery and books, the latter being returned when the pupil left tthe school, and handed to the next pupil. The system worked very well. Prof. Jones said that he thought they ought to consult with the two head teachers on this matter.—Rev. Fuller Mills agreed with Pro- fessor Jones, and said that he hardly thought 7s. 6d per term would be enough in their case. Besides, the system with regard to the books was decidedly insanitary to say the least. A small committee was formed to consult with the two head teachers (Mr. Allen and Miss Holme), on the question. The sub- committee reported that additional apparatus, such as new tables, a sink, etc., were wanted in the new laboratory at the girls' school, and recommended that these be procured at a cost not exceeding JB50. The report was adopted. They also recommended that an additional room be hired from Mr. Allen, to be used as a private room for the assistant mas- ters.—The Clerk said that three rooms wore al- ready hired, and the total cost would be £ 12.—Mr. Patagonia Lewis could not understand vrziy they had to hire rooms from Mr. Allen, and why, doing so, they should pay him when it was not his house.— Prof. Jones said that it was part of his salary, and he had to pay rates and taxes. Mr. Allen would prefer a smaller house, as he had* to keep more ser- vants. Besides, the room he was giving up to them was very useful to him.—Mr. Lewis: Then why did we build such a big house, That was the mis- take.—This recommendation was also adoptkd.- This was all the business of interest. WELSH IIYM NOLOGIST. -There is a movement on foot to provide Lianfynydd with a suitable public memorial to Morgan Rees, the hymnologist, who lies buried in the village churchyard. Among Rees's best-known hvmns are "Bydd mvrdd o' ryfeddodau," "O garTad, o gariad," and "Dyma Geidwad i'r colledig"—hymns which have enthralled many a Welsh assembly. The local Free Church Council is interesting itself in the movement, to- gether with Ald. H. Jones-Thomas, Penrhos, ex- chairman of the Carmarthenshire County Council. Mr. Tom John, Llwynypia, paid a visit to the spot on Thursday last, and he is taking a very warm in- terest in the movement. THE Busy BEE.-The official receiver for Carmar- then is an enthusiastic beekeeper, and he has taken 921b of honey from one hive this year. Of course, it is tho duty of an official receiver to squeeze the last ounce out of everybody, but these bees seem to have had a hustling time. FORMER RESIDENT'S DEATH.—Mr Samuel Thomas, coal merchant, 14, Gilbert-place, Llanclly, died on Friday after an illness of a few days only, aged 79 years. He came to Llanellv about 40 years ago from Carmarthen, having been born at Havodwen Farm, near Carmarthen. He celebrated his golden wed- ding in January, 1902. He leaves a widow, four sons, and three daughters. Towx COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council was held on Friday afternoon last, the Mayor (Mr. John Lewis, Ar-y-bryn), presid- ing. Tho principal business before the meeting was the purchase of a stone-breaking machine. A firm to which they had written offered to supply one at ■ £ 235 10s, and if payment was spread over three years they would ..want 4 per cent interest on the money.—Mr. H. £ Blagdon-Richards pointed out that there was a resolution on/the books that the money should be borrowed.—Mr. Crossman suggested that the machine be bought at the terms offered.—Mr. L. D. Thomas proposed that they do not buy the machine at all, and eventually it was decided to hold a special meeting next Friday to consider the matter.—Mr. J. N. Williams reported that he had gone to the fair, but could not find a horse suitable for the scavenging cart.—The Mayor said they could hire in the meantime.—The meet- ing then ended. GOLF.—A strong wind rendered scoring rather difficult at the monthly medal competition on Con- wil links by members of the Carmarthen Golf Club. The following were the best three cards returned:— Grose. H'cap Net. Dr. Yorath 104 25 79 Mr. D. E. Stephens 88 8 80 Mr. W. Pictoa 118 30 88 CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following:-5s. from "A Grateful Patient"; peroi- dicals, Mr. R. James (Bridge-street), Miss Spurrell tKing-street), Mr. W. S G. Morris (Ystradwrallt), Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes (Glancothv), and Ladv Hills- Johnes; flowers, Mr. Lickley (Queen-street), and Mr. Lewis (Priory-street); oranges, Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, G.C.B., V.C. SUCCESS.—The managers of the Carmarthen Inter- tJfwilf aV3 offered one of the free places to William Gomer Nicholas, Park-v-splotts a DUDil of Johnstown Council School. P P '• THE PRIVATE SECRETARY." — Time annarentl* has no effect upon the popularity of perhaps the oF^ime^hkV C°meny ever wntten. and the Fength fi T L realiy successful play can remain be- fore the public is a matter of no small interest and by MR1"" CLSIES"?"]^' CLEVER COMCD-V> written run NF IRTFN WT,R-V' ENJ°YED the phenomenal run of 3,000 nights at the Globe Theatre London and its subsequent success in the Provinces where it has run for 22 years, and drawn larger audiences han any comedy ever produced, shows the public is ever ready to support this diverting piece We on WP^ °J° €D -H°USE3 AT THE Assembly Rooms on Wednesday evening, September 9th, when iWill MUSICAX MTLE- °RAHR F,ALC°N'S COMPANY"1" MUSICAL. — I he many friends of Miss Hannah Jane Jones, Carmarthen, will be pleased to W of er recent success. In the open contrato solo r*->m petition on Saturday last at Pontvberem awarded first prize. The test-p°eci was '"But The Lord is Mindful." This talented vocalist caL in r much praise from the adjudicator, who remarked |t was no wonder some of those whoTnforS stger °n the 8t3ge after faring this THA.DE- THE LOCAl carpenters are V & F AN LNCrEASE of wages, and their Union L iZeLS7fPv!imS thKem in th^ application for J?rease 1°f. M. an hour, viz., from 6d. to 7id Tan 1S. considered bv the masters their Sw6 men 6 hcW Private consultations "with statp/fha?Sea rePresentatlve (Mr. Walters). It is stated that some masters are agreeable to make the advance, but others think the demand Seetive The increase means a great deal to those contractors who havo tendered for jobs at the present rate of ^t&en" i^the81^68 f°rWard to an amicable awaftW a lmm0diate future. The men are I f reply from the executive committee as to what course to pursue. ™ as FUNERAL.—On Saturday last, Miss Margaret Magazine-row (whose death we announced The £ v' o"4„bU;'ed St Di"id'» churched ine Kev O^en Jones, curate, officiated at* the house and graveside. The chief mourners were Messrs. Thomas Lewis, David Lewis. Win Lewis' and John Lewis (sons), Wm. Daniel and John Daniel (grandsons): Wm. Lewis, Pensarn; John WTW Lam"1,as-str?et = Wm. Lewis, Picton-place: VVm. Lewis, Catherine-street; Wm. Lewis Catherin« LewiV Tfred Re!8' Cal"brian-Place, and William Lammas-street (nephews). Wreaths and crosses were sent by the following .-—Mr Thomis Lewis, son: Mr. Jack Daniel, Lammas-srr'eet ATISS Owen Penllwyn Park. Mr. Gallon, Picton House: Miss M. Rees, Sawmill-terrace; Mrs. Griffiths, Pic- ton-terrace Miss James, Lammas-street; 'Mrs Davies, 75, Lammas-street, three nephews; Ethei street •' Mr™'VTVt P"rcmain- Magazine-row; Gladys Lewis. Sd DnX Reet; TIr?" ^ewis' 64' Lammas-street, and Doris Bowen, Lammas-street. .Mus^AL.-The musical part of the services at Christ Church on Sunday last, was rendered bv Mr. Brooks, F.R.C.O., of Birmingham, who a."ted At Pt^CC 1 ?■ W0,t' F-RX'°- the organist. At the close of the evening's service Mr. Brooks played one or two charming pieces on the organ to an appreciative audience. 7 CRICKET. The town team journeyed dow to Hurry Port on Thursday in last week for th re- turn match. The Carmarthen team was three/men short, but notwithstanding this loss, thev acqfiitted themselves in a very creditable manner indeed The weather was splendid, and with a dry. but fairly good pitch, some good plav was seen It will be remembered that at the last match Carmarthen won by one run, but on this occasion the position was reversed, the home team winning by the same margin. This is a remarkable coincidence and is it not without parallel, at least extremely rare. Gravell, for the St. Peter's team, batted exceed- ing well considering the state of the wicket, and his cuts were really very pretty. He made the highest score, that of 29. Gamble, for Carmarthen, took 7 wickets for 23 runs, and bowled with great success. The total scores were: Burry Port 65; Carmarthen 64.

RIFLE COMPETITION AT LIANDILO The annual prize shooting in connection with the D Company 4th Battalion Welsh Regiment took place on the Dynevor Range on Thursday and Saturday last. On the former day there was a tricky wind, and scoring was consequently low; whilst on Saturday, although there was a fish tail blowing. creditable points were put on. There was a con- siderable number of spectators at the range to watch the contests. Scores:— OFFICERS and HON. MEMBERS PRIZE of JB12. Open to members and hon. members. Seven shots and a "sigbter" at 500 yards. Points added for drill attendance, together with class-firmg and camp marks. ° Drill Total Lance.corpl. D. J. Davies ^28* ^33^ P61 Lieut E D. Evans 28 31 59 Pte. T. Lewis 28 31 59 S,rgt. W. H. Davies 28 30 58 l°rg/ -• 28 -• 30 ••• 58 Sergt. Griffiths 26 31 57 Col.-sergt. Jenkins • 28 28 56 Lance-corpl. Morgan 26 29 55 Sergt.-inst. Davies 28 25 53 Pte. D. Lee 28 25 53 Pte. S. L. Davies 28 23 51 Lieut. T. C. Thomas 22 29 51 Pte. W. J. Williams 20 29 49 Bugler Williams 28 19 [" 47 Lance-corpl. Williams 28 19 47 Pte T. Rees 26 21 '.i! 46 Corpl. Greenwood 26 20 46 Lance-corpl. Jones 28 17 45 Pte. D. H. Lewis 26 16 42 Pte. T. C. Lewis 18 24 42 Lance-corpl. T. Williams 26 15 41 Pte. W. Griffiths 21 20 41 Pte. Lloyd 28 10 38 Pte. J. Lewis • 28 10 38 Lance^sergt. Lvans 26 12 33 p! ?■ 18 19 37 Pte. J. Scott 24 11 \s Pte. T. Thomas 28 6 34 Pte. Hugh Jones 18 16 34 Col. T. G. Williams 4 28 32 Pte. Culley 22 9 31 Pte. A. W. Thomas 14 15 29 Pte. J. E. Thomas, 18 10 28 GENTLEMEN'S PRIZE of £ 10. Same conditions as the [preceding oontest; 24 prize- winners. as under:— Lance-corpl. Morgan °3i*S" Lieut. Evans 31 Pte. W. H. Davies 30 Pte. Griffiths 29 Col.-sergt. Jenkins 29 Sergt. J. Lewis 28 Pte. T. Rees 28 Corpl. Greenwood 28 Pte. Lloyd [ 27 Lieut. T. C. Thomas 27 Pte. D. S. Lee 27 Pte. D. H. Lewis 27 Sergt. Tomkins 26 Lance-corpl. Davies 26 Sergt. T. Davies Pte. T. C. Lewis no. Corpl. W. O. Jones 25 Bugl?r Williams 25 Sergt.-inst. Davies 24 Colonel Williams 24 Pte. F. Lee 24 Pte. W. Griffiths 23 Pte. A. Thomas 23 Pte. D. T. Williams 23 CAMP PRIZE of £ 12. Open to members who attended camp this year. Conditions: Seven shots and a "sighter" at* 200 yarde. Thirty-nine prizes. Corpi. Jones 32 Col.-sergt. Jenkins 30 Lieut. Thomas 29 Pte. A. Thomas 29 Sergt. W. H. Davies 29 Sergt. T. Davies 29. Pte. T. Lewis 29 Lance-cor I Llforgan 29 Lieut. E. JD. Evans 29 Sergt. Griffith? 28 Pte. J. L. Davies 28 ies Sergt.-inst. Davies 23 I^ance-corpl. Jones 28 Pte. T. C. Lewis 27 Lieut. de Rees 27 Pte. J. W. Williams 26 Pte. Lloyd 26 Pte. H. Jones 26 Lance-corpl. Davies 26 Pte. Lee 25 Bugler Williams 25 Sergt. Jones 25 Pte. Scott 25 Pte. T. Rees 24 Lance-corpl. Williams 24 Pte. F. Lee 23 Lance-sergt. W. M. Evans 23 Pte. Farr 22 Pte. Lewis 22 Pte. Thomas 20 Pte. John Lewis 19 Pte. T. Thomas 18 Pte. D. R. Morgan 18 Lance-sergt. Williams 17 Pte. J. Davies 16 Pte J. T. Culley 12 Pte. E. Morris 4 Pte. Scott. 2

NOTES OF THE WEEK A Cardiff daily heads its report of a horse show: "Record price given for a huntress." Who was the fair Diana? « < < Readers are desired to see that they get a copy of the supplement which is presented with this week's issue of the JOUHXAL "I discovered two empty bottles containing beer," gravely observed a police court witness one day this week. » » Can this be equalled in Wales or out of it 7 The old village of Llwynbrwydran consists of only ten houses and every one of them has a thatched* roof. < A local witness assured the magistrates the other day that she practised the strictest temperance in regard to strong drink. "I never seize it," she cried. The fanlight over a doorway in a Cardigan town bears the quotation, "Molwch yr Airglwydd" (Praise the Lord). The doorway belongs to a china. shop. < The Carmarthen magistrates were placed in a coiner the other day when a defendant whom they had fined yelled at them: "I won't pay and I won't go to gaol!" < A defendant in a local police court was described by his solicitor as "a simple kind of man—a Welsh- man." If we were our contemporary of that name we should feel we had a grievance. < There will be no more skating on Tenby Pond. It has now been filled up with hundreds of loads of ballast, in order to make room for the improve- ments which the Great Western Railway Company contemplate carrying out. Like many of the natives in Wales, Mr. Simon Davies, Llandilo, is a many-sided genius. Not only can he build a good stone or brick wall but h-2 can lead a choir to victory, as has been proved on many occasions in many a hard fought fight. < We quoted lately in our columns some good ad- vice hung up in a public-house bar. Here is another old adage which is prominently displayed in a well-known hostel: As a bird is known by its notes so is a man by his conversation." Perhaps some more of our readers can add to the list. Important changes will shortly be made in the printing of the JOURNAL. The tops of the pages will be ready cut for the reader and frequently there will be an addition of two or four pages, all of which will be pasted together at the inside, like a daily paper. Further particulars will be given next week. • » The agricultural industry in Carmarthenshire a hundred years ago was all embracing'. In the schedule of prizes issued by the county society in. 1803 (a copy of which we reproduce in another column) prizes were offered to the cottager who, without the help of parish relief had "brought up and put out" the largest number of legitimate children. » • » At the annual outing of the billiard players and others who were the guests of Mr. A. Howell, Grosvenor Hotel, Swansea, at the Half Moon Hotel, Llandilo, on Thursday. "Gentlemen." said Mr. Tom Jones—always the comedian-after the party had had tea—"gentlemen and fellow gluttons." The blushes of the party were an un- reserved plea of guilty. » Mr. J. E. Campbell-Davys, the young squire of Neuaddfawr. Cilycwm, is a keen breeder of poultry, and for the benefit of his tenants and others in the neighbourhood has introduced into the locality a new strain in Orpingtons. Mr. Campbell-Davvs delivered what we believe was his maiden speech at the agricultural and horticultural show held at Cilycwm last Thursday week, and came well through the ordeal. This year's mayor of Margate is a Welshman from Cardiganshire. He is Councillor D. T. Evans, a chemist. Mr. Evans has been at Margate for nineteen years, and was only elected a member of the town council three years last November. He is a native of Llandyssul, and he and Dr. Lynn Thomas were schoolfellows. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff and his daughters are spending a holiday at Margate, and one day this week they were enter- tained by the mayor. His worship, by the way, is a bachelor, and the duties of mayoress are charm- ingly carried out by his niece, Miss Timothy, also a native of Cardiganshire. The following, taken from "The British Preafc" issued in London on Monday, December 21st, 1818, will be of interest to our readers:—"The late procession to church at the wedding of E. P. Lloyd, Esq., of Glansevin. and Miss Hughes, of Tregib, was in point of splendour such as the oldest inhabitants of South Wales have never be- fore witnessed. It consisted of 13 carriages, most of them having four horses. In this procession were Lord Dynevor, Lord Cawdor, Lord Robert Sevmour, and Sir Thomas Foley." This wedding notice refers to the grandparents of Mr. E. P. Lloyd, J.P.. D.L., the present squire of Glansevin. • ♦ Here is another interesting extract relating to the Glansevin family:—"1729. Mr. Edward Pricer Lloyd, of Llansevin, baptized. "1758. Morgan Price, son of Edward Price Lloyd, Esq., of Lansevin, and Martha his wife. Baptized September 6th. 1761. Florentia Mary Bridget, daughter of. Ed- ward Price-Lloyd, Esq., of Lansevin, and Martha his wife. Baptized March 25th. 1764. Edward Price, son of Edward Price-Lloyd. Esq.. Lansevin. Baptized January 19th. 1786. Edward Prise, son of Morgan Prise-Lloyd Esq., Glansevin. Baptized October 14th. 1788. Caroline Martha, daughter of Morgan Prise Lloyd, Esq.. Glansevin. Baptized March 23rd. 1728. Mrs. Lloyd, of Llansevyn, buried. 1764. Edward Price-Lloyd, junior, of Llansevin^ Buried May 7rh," The above are true copies of the original christening and burial extracts from the "register of the parish of Llangadock, Carmarthenshire, exa- mined on Thursday, the 6th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and twenty. Then fol- lows a signature, probably that of the vicar at the time. ♦

PENCADER APPOINTMENT.—Mr. J. R. Saunders. B.A. (Cam.), Cwmgwen Hall, has received the important ap- pointment of science master at Malvern College.

BIRTH. ATKINS.—August 13th, at 26, Tewkesbury-street,. Roath Park, Cardiff, the wife of Captain E. T. Atkins, of a daughter.