The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

FOOTBALL AMMANFORD v. NEATH. Played on Satuixlay at Neath. Neath; Back, Ed- wards: three-quarters,, T. Davies. Williims, F. Rees, and J. D. D. Davies: half-backs Mion Evans and Jack Brennan; forwards T. Reason, T. C. Lloyd, Rev. A. E. C. Morgan W. 1- Thomas H. Hopes, F. David, and fcandham. Am- manford: Back, W H Williams: three-quartw backs. Jones, J. Walters, J. Davies, and L. Thomas; half-backs, T. Lewis and Ivor Jones; forwards. J. Griffiths, D. Lewis. W. Jones, J. Evalls, T. Thomas, A. Thomas, W. Lewis, and G. Rees. Referee, 31r. \V M Jones, Bridgend. The Neath backs underwent one alteration, and this because the forwards were several men short. J.D. D. Davies joined the pack and Homer (Cmderford), who was at Neath on holi- day, took his place on the wing. The absentees in the forwards were the Rev. N. E. Morgan, W. Perry, H. Hopes and T. Thomas, and the gap- were filled by T. Jenkins. H. Merriman, the Neath Traitter, J. D. D. Davies and C. Morris. The Neath team all wore a white memorial in memory of the late Howel Jones, for many years a vaiued member of the Neath club. The match was played m a dense fog, and the players were with difficulty dis- tinguished. Directly after the start Neath begun pressing, and Shon Evans broke thro'iL'h pienv.dly. but the final pass went wrong, and only a minor re- sulted. Neath kept up the attack, but Ammanford relieved splendidly time after Time. Fin F lay 1, Frank Rpe" and Brennan kept the visi^.r, « n ihe defensive, but the methods of the Xeath team were disjointed, and preser/lv Amrr, nforri tak'.ig r.lh1\1I tage of a serious mistake rushed down the field, and A." Thomas scored an unconverted try. This quite unexpected reverse put the Neath men on their mettle, and immediately after the resumption 'hoy attacked hotly close to the line. Here the visitors were penalised, but Edwards kick failed. 1 hen Ammanford relieved, and it. \\3.: only 1: ('III" '1"1'1] obviated a score. The Neat i ircn og:-iii ittacke.' and Frank Rees had the ball kicked from under him when he was grounding. Almost immediately after Shcn Evans broke away from a line-out and passed to Brennan. who scored. The Ammanford touch line judge gave Evans in touch, bur the re- feree (Mr. W. M. Evans, Bridgend) overruled him and allowed the try. which was not convened. Iblf- time score: Neath. 1 try: Ammanford. 1 irv. The second half was played in semi-da rkness. It nroduced one characteristic display on the part of Frank Rees, who scored after travelling three-part:; of the length of the field. The try v as not con- verted. Taking the game a a whole Neath was far the better side. although they were eight men sliort of their regular compliment. The match was played under wretched conditions, -ii, it was a wretched game, bur t ere was no dcubt that Neath onlv had to put their oacks into i, to have won 1". a greater margin of points. They took it too cheaply, and the cheapness of their nrr.lv im- posed a p'maltv. Final score: Neath. 2 trie. Am- manford, 1 try. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE: PAST v. PRESENT. The annual fixture between the Llandovery College Past and Present teams was played at Llandovery on Wednesday afternoon in last week. The v>. i Boys were kept strictly on the defensive, and from a penalty granted inside their 25 R. C. E. Griffiths kicked a capital goal for the Present. Both sides made strenuous efforts to score in the second half, but the defence could not be penetrated, and the Old Boys thus suffered defeat by three points. Final score: Present, 1 penalty goal; Past, nil.

LLANDYSSUL COUNTY SCHOOL ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. On Friday evening the annual distribution of prizes took place at the County School, and this interest- ing event was witnessed by a crowded audience. The large and representative gathering shows that very great interest is being taken in the school and its work by the people of the neighbourhood. Llan- dyssui and the neighbourhood has always been to the front in educational matters, and we are con- stantly reminded of the noble part played by the old district Grammar Schools from the time of Dafis Castellhywel, in the up-bringiug of eminent Welsh- men. The County School was started at Llandyssul on the 24th of September, 1895, and since its com- mencement the present head-master, Mr. W. Lewis, M.A., has been in charge. During that period of thirteen years the greatest possible success has marked the history of the school indicative of the pleasant harmony which has existed between the governors, staff and pupils. Year after year the headmaster is Enabled to issue lengthy reports of continual progress with a large number of fresh successes, while the results of the general work of the school satisfy even our most ambitious wishes. Scattered all over the Principality we find most of the former pupils doing well, all of whom have no hesitation in attributing their success in life to the thorough training they have received under the head-master and his able staff of assistants. The continual satisfactory results are a genuine proof of the most careful attention that is being paid to the education of the pupils. As quoted in the appended report, the inspectors of the Central Welsh Board complimented both Mr. and Mrs. Lewis upon the very desirable attention which they continually give to the, large number of boarders, and the sphere of the whole school appears to be permeated with effec- tive uplifting influence, and it is to their credit that they can favourably hold their own with any other school in this direction. The proceedings com- menced on Friday evening with a pianoforte duett by Misses Patti Maurice and Irene Thomas. In the regrettable absence of Mr. Evan Harries, Rhiwlwyd, the Rev. Gwilym S. Rees, B.A., occupied the chair, and in his introductory remarks he referred to the good work which was being carried on in the school. The appearance of the headmaster to produce his annual report brought forth a great outburst of cheers from the pupiis and others present. The fol- lowing is the report of the year:—"It is my privilege to read to you my thirteenth annual report of Llan- clyssul County School. The number in the school roil for the three terms, viz., 130, 121 and 115 show a sligTit decrease with those of the corresponding term., of last year, which were 132, 124 and 119 for the three terms respectively. This falling off is no doubt accounted for by the fact that the age limit for entrance scholarships was lately reduced from 14 to 13. Parents are loth to let their children leave the elementary schools before they have gone through the seventh standard, with the result that many bright pupils in the country are deprived of the benefit of scholarships which would often fall to their lot where they qualified by age to compete for them. To remedy this defect in our system, I would suggest that the Education Committee should examine the sixth standard throughout the county in July of every year and award the scholarships on the result of that examination. In this way all the bright pupils would be caught in the net and drafted into the intermediate schools at a suitable age to take up the first year course set down by the Board of Education. It was our turn this year to submit to the triennial inspection conducted by a trio of inspectors of the Central Welsh Board. Their re- marks on the work done were on the whole verv favourable, and in some cases very complimentary. Their report, although marked 'confidential,' has ap- peared in all the local papers, and it will therefore be no breach of confidence on my part to quote the following extract from the last paragraph: 'The man- ners of the boys and the appearance and tone of the girls are distinctly above the average, owing partly no doubt to the fact that a considerable number are boarders and come under the supervision of the head- master and his Ni, fe, and partly to the good influ- encc of the staff. When the new buildings are com- pleted the school should reach and maintain a high level of usefulness. The new buildings, I am pleased to report, are rapidly approaching completion, and wiil be ready for use early next term. The house accommodation with 31 boarders is strained to its utmost capacity, but I am glad to announce that a commodious hostel is being built in an adjoining field, which, when ready, will accommodate a con- siderable number. The examiner's report are also highly satisfactory, and the number of Honours gained by pupils, as the following list will show, have beaten all previous records;- London Matriculation: Ivan Amphlett Edwardes Evans, Evan George. William Price James, John Howard Jones, and David Powell. Welsh Matriculation: T. Ivor Evans, Dav. Llew- ellyn Davies. Central Welsh Board :—Honours Cert ficate: Mary- Anne Hughes; Higher English and Literature, French, Latin, and History (with distinction): Senior, Sarah Jane Davies, Rachel Davies, Alice Blodwen Evans. Thomas Ifor Evans, Evan George, David Llewellyn Jones, John Jones, John Howard Jones, David Powell, Griffith Rees, David Richards; Junior, Daniel Davies, Sarah Anne Davies, Edward John Edwards, George Evans, Martha Griffiths, Gwilvm John Jones, John Jones, Joseph Jones, Thomas Benjamin Jones, David Thomas Morgan, David riiomas James Thomas Marv Eliza Thama. Thomas Owen Thomas. Mary Anne Hughes, although only 17 years, was placed 19th on the Honours List for Wales, and first in the Counties of Merioneth, Cardigan, Pembroke and Carmarthen. She was consequently awarded by the County Education Authority of Carmarthen, a scholaship of £ 2 a year tenable for three years. In the scholarship list of the University College, Aberystwyth, she was the first girl from Wales, and was awarded an open scholarship of JB20 a year. Her brother, John Hughes, who had also passed the London Matriculation and the Honours C.W.B. with distinction from school, obtained a Normal Scholar- ship of £25 a year at Aberystwyth. In the examina- tion for females, Lizzie Morgan came out first in ales, and fifth for the whole of Great Britain. John Evans passed the Entrance Examination into Lloyds Bank. and has been appointed to a clerkship in the Swansea Branch. Cwerchyr Havard has also obtained a post in the Metropolitan Bank. In music the following pupils were successful at the Royal Acad my exa iiiiiiatioii :-Higher Division, Lita Morgan. Ruby Thomas; Lower Division, Patty Maurice, Irene Thomas, Marjorie Evans :Elementarv, Margaret Thomas, Delyn Evans; Intermediate Local Centre, Theory, Maggie Evans, Clara Jones, Lena Evans; Practical, Maggie Evans; A.L.C.M. Anrne Gibbon. Th pupils continue to take great interest in games. The boys do well in their matches, but nor quite so weli as the girls, who have won all the three matches played against neighbouring county schools. It would be a great convenience if another field were rented for the winter months as the present field has to be used by the boys and girls ell alternate days. I have to thank Major Cass, D.S.O., Dol'llan, for presenting a gold medal to the best athlete, and all generous friends who help to make our annual sports a success. The medal was this year won by T. Ivor Evans. Last July the staff sustained a severe loss by the appointment of Mr. J. K. Hudson. 1.A.. to the Classical Mastership at Carlisie Grammar School. Mr. Hudson had been senior assistant her? for eleven years, and had greatly helped to work up the school from its small beginning to its present flourishing condition. Mr. Vowles, B.A., Scholar of Pembroke, Oxford, has been appointed to Take Mr. Hudson s place. 1 am sorry to say Miss Roberts. B.A., will also be leaving at the end of this term to practice Domestic Economy and Housewifery in her own house. Miss Roberts has been a very suc- cessful teacher and her severance from the staff will be a dintinct loss to the school. Miss Macpherson. B.A., of the County School. Brynmawr, has bee.) appointed to the vacant post. While reirrettimr their departure, we congratulate both Miss Roberts and Mr. Hudson on their promotion, and wish them success in their new spheres. In conclusion I beg to thank you and the clerk for your continual in- terest in the school and the staff for their able co-operation." Mrs. Lloyd, of the N.P. Bank, Newcastle-Emlvn. aiterwa rds distributed the prizes to the successful pupils. In addition certificates were distributed to all those mentioned in the master's report. The fol- lowing is the list of prizes awarded:— Old pupiis' prize and top pupil of C'.W.B. (21, Marv Anne Hughes. ronn o. — Honours ( ertihcate prize and also Form Prize (2). Mary Anne Hughes. Form 5 (Foi-i"I)i-*zc).-Lat ii, English and French prizes, J. Howard Jones. W elsh, Evan George. Mathematics—Melville Jones. Science—D. Powell. Form 4. (Form Prize). -G i-I ffii li Rees. Latin, John Jones. Mathematics and Science (2). Griffith Rees. Form 3A (Form Prize) (girls), Martha Griffiths. I'onn Prize and English. Joseph Jones Form 3B and English, Daniel Davies. Forms 3A and B. Latin and French, Daniel Davies. elsh Mathematics ami Science, Joseph -Jones. Form 2A. Form Prize (girls). Irene Thomas Form and' English. Pryce Jones. Form 2B. Form Prize. Torn Lewis Jones Forms 2A and R. La! ill, Pr'c(' .J()Il", I" rerich, Dl. Davies. elsh. Johnny Rees Davies. Mathematics—Dl. Davies. Science. Tom Lewis .Jones. Form 2H, English. Dd. Williams. i ,i*a i)e:k I;) (,,f veav. tenable for 3 year- at I .O.W Abcrvstw vth. Marv Anne Hughes. Mrs. Lloyd also de'ivered a limelv address lo the pupils congratulating the staff and pupils upon their pleasant report, and wav:ied the young pupils '(gainst the many and varied temptations which they had to face. Another interest inu- feature of the evening's p'"o- c"fdiii'j.s was tli" presentations made to Mr J K Hudson. M.A.. and Miss Robe-is. Air. liai been senior nss.sfint for eleven years at the school lx'ing at present classical master at Carlisle. Staff.' and fi-lejjils, re- «ret ted his leaving, and they all joined to make him snm< iiaiKi-otnc presentations as a token cf their I respect for him. Th? presentations took the form of a gold watch a: iiressing-casc, which were handed oyer on helm i the governors, etc., by Mrs. Jones, Gehifaharen, .1 on behali of the old pupils by Miss Evans, assi. ,„H: mistress. The presence of Mr. Hudson was tieariuy welcomed, who rbpoIllkcl in suitable terms expressing his gratitude to them all for every kindness shown to him during his stay in the place. Miss Roberts, who is also leaving, was presented with a valuable pair of ornaments by the pupils, etc, the presentation being made by*Miss Phillips, one of the pupils. Mr. Charles Lloyd re- sponded on her behalf, who, as usual, made « few- humorous and acceptable remarks. Alderman Lewis, J.P., Meiros Hall, proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Lioyd for distributing the prizes, and this was seconded bv Lewis, head-mas- ter. Pianoforte duett, Misses Edith and Margery- Evans. Part II. of the programme consisted 01 selections of airs by the school orchestra. Tne chil- dren had been taught and trained by Miss Davies, oi New Quay (music teacher), and their performance wav much admired and enjoyed by the audience. Tlii! production of a farce is annually a favourable part of the entertainment. This year a farce in one rru!' "Make your Wilis, was performed ihe characters were:—Mr. Ireton (David Richards); Charles, his son (Jim Evans), Septimus Plotter, nephew (J. Howard Jones); Process, an attorney (D. Llewellyn Jones); lawyer's clerk (Price Jones)*: Joseph Bragg (servant to Plotter (Willie Hughes); Clara (Hannah E. Jones); Mrs. Foreright, Ireton s housekeeper (Patti Maurice); Mr. Vowles, B.A. (Oxon) has every reason to compliment himself upon the way in which the farce was acred by the talented young pupils. Justice was done with all mc characters, and the eight young pupils were well tramed in their respective parts. Pianoforte duett. Misses Margaretta and Margaret Thomas. The final item on the programme was the rendering of a patriotic operetta, -The Birth of the Union Jack Ihe performance of the school choir reflected the greatest ,credit upon their teachers. Mr. W. J. Evans, Spring Croft, (vocal music teacher) and Miss Evans assistant mistress, who were respectively the con- ductor and accompanist. The characters ware-— Brittania, representing Great Britain (Janetta Davies); St. George (England), T. Ivor Evans He was accompanied wirh five soldiers. Willie Evans, JjenJlan D. J. Davies, Giifachronvv Griffith Davies hor Davies, Medical Hall, and Daniel J. Thuma". St. Andrew (Scotland). Gwilym Jones; attendants! He bert Jones and Tom Lewis Jones. St. Patrick (Ireland), Tom Lewis; attendants, Leslie and Llew- ellyn Davies, Columbia (Britannia's cousin) (America Margery Evans Dame Jones (Vvales), Jeannie Jones. Primo, Melville Jones. The band of sailors T;°!revi-r,1-ffirh Koes" Dd" Ll Jenkins, Wm. Owens Dd. W illiams, and Walter Jones. Part I. Chorus, "We will weave a glorious banner"; march "The Cock of the North" song (St. Andrew) and chorus, "I am a braw laddie as you may see" glee, "The heath waves wild upon her hills": march "St Patrick's Day": song (St. Patrick) and chorus' ,.Where I was born no person can tell"; part sono- 'Ine dear little island across the sea": iiiareli, "Heart of Oak"; song (St. George) and chorus, "The good old English symbol": do.. "England our native land chorus, "We've formed the glorious British Flag Lnti'acte. Part. II. Chorus 'an.,a> Goddess of Liberty"; chorus of soldiers', "The thin red line": march for military evolutions- solo march of the "Men of Harlech"; chorus of maidens, "Maidens gently tripping." tambourine dance; chorus of sailors, "Our first line of defence sailors hornpipe: song (Columbia) and chorus "Our hands are clasped across the sea" solo and chorus. Our 11001e King"; solo and chorus. "Brittania's ,FJag of Vicfory" march for evolutions National Anthem" "God save our gracious King." The audience were very highly delighted with the production of this operetta. and the rendering of the solos and choruses showed evident signs of the most careful training.

LLANSTEPHAN NOTES The floods of last week were the heaviest ever remembered by the oldest inhabitants, but for- tunately, there was no damage done. only a sJight inconvenience in isolated cases, where the houses stand below the level of the road. For a short time the residents on the Square were kept busily em- ployed in checking the advance of the incoming tor- rent, this keeping intact in all their gorgeous colours, many of the beautiful carpets which adorn the parlour floors. A cellar or two was inundated, but, as washing forms the chief occupation of the tenants, the water was not an inappropriate in- vasion. A couple of pigs adjacent to the foaming torrent were removed in the nick of time, ere about twenty score of prime bacon were carried away sea- wards. » » Efforts are being made artificially to remind the locality that Christmas Day is about to occur once again. The almanac declares that Xmas is on the 25th of December, and the Christmas numbers de- claro that the festive season occurs to the accom- p„i..uiwnl- of "Snow, snow, beautiful snow." that sort of clean, dry, crisp stiff, which gladdens the joyous young heart, and brings to the meniorv of the old. those halcyon days of long ago. Evidently this year the goo.se, or turkey and plum pudding may be placed on tables decorated with choice blooms of spring and summer flowering plants, for in the immediate vicinity may be seen in the open ail, splendid specimens of roses, swoet peas, violets, waii flowers, and a primrose or two, together with neat bunches of the wild strawberry. » Though not exactly seasonable weather, still the local providers of the season's necessities and lux- uries arc nowise behind their more pretentious brfthren of the towns, and the windows of the vari- ous establishments given to the supply of Christmas greetings, and the season's gifts are well to the fore. The windows are tastefully dressed, the various coiourings nicely blended, and a sufficient variety of suitable, useful and ornamental articles exposed to the view of the most fastidious purchaser of the compliments of the season. The representation of the silent flakes of falling snow in the window of one of our leading fancy dealers is very realistic, and reflects great credit unon the artistic tastes of this accomplished dresser. « » As usual at this season, the thoughts of most turn homewards. The earliest to arrive are generally the boys from the public school: and it i, always plea- sum to welcome old boys when they come laden with honours, reaped in their sphere of life. We a»e extremely pleased to see that an old boy in the person of Mr. Llewelyn Jackson is home for a few d:.ys leave of absence from the Royal Navy, which he has chosen for a career. Entering the Naval Hospital School, Greenwich, direct from the National School, lie completed a four years success- ful course, and qualifying for the position of naval writer. From thence he proceeded to the Naval Barracks at Portsmouth, and to Whale Island Gun- nery School for two years and a half. whence he was attached to H.M.S. King Edward VII. the flagship of the Channel Fleet, under Lord Charles Ber.es- ford. In the course of the Fleet's cruises he has visited Christiana,vand various points in Denmark, as weil as taken a voyage round the British Isles. He is once more stationed at the Royal Naval Bar- racks, Portsmouth. Of a particularly studious turn, he does not neglect the physical side of life, and has developed into a fine young man of six foot one, though not quite nineteen years of age. A member of the football teams of the Roval Naval Barracks and the Naval Writers, his prowess on the football tield is famous, and his parents, Mr. James Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, may well feel honoured at the successful career of their son. Mr. Jackson (sen.) himself served a. period of 26 years in the Royal Marine branch of the Navy, retiring a few years ago upon a full pension. Among other old boys already arrived are Master Edward GWVlI from the Carmarthen Intermediate c School, where his career for the past two or three has been uniformly successful, and bids well for his future. Master Tom Owen has also done well during the last term, and has attained the envi- able position of se.cond place in geography and book- keeping, and his prospects for further advance in the future are very bright. it The genera] attention of Church peonle has this Iliter been drawn to the present satisfactory condi- tion of the Parish Church, enabling the public wor- ship to lw carried on in a perfect and comfortable manner. This pleasing result is due to the mndeni apparatus recently installed, and the vicar and war- dens are to be highly congratulated upon their suc- cessful efforts to obtain the maximum of comfort for the congregation. The whole of the apparatus per- forms its functions satisfactorily, and the genial "stoker" is highly pleased with his charge, and •iromises full satisfaction even in the coldest of »vin- ter weather. We fake this opportunity of wishing the compli- ments of the season to all our wide circle of readers. To verv many it will not be a merry Xmas; to all these the deepest sympathy is extended, and especi- ally to those in the immediate neighbourhood who have suffered the irreparable loss of tender father, ■irid the main support of the widow and fatherless,

BRONWYDD ARMS DKATIT OF MI;. THOMAS. TRKFVMS.—The detth occurred, on Thursday in last week, of Mr Jolm Thomas, farmer. Trefynis, at the ai>e of 58 after a long and painful illness. Deceased, who was a Ill-other- of Mrs. Jeremy. TrefvnU, and a deacon fit l'entel Cinpel. was. in his vounge- days, a well- known judge of cattle and at ploughing turiv-hes. ti%o sisters and a brother. The interment 'ook place on Monday, at Ehm Chanel. Ffvnondrain. the Rev. 11. T..Jacob, Peniel. officiated at th" chapel, a-.sis.-ed by the Revs. E. B. Llovd, Bwlch- nevyydd P. Davies, Panteg; D. Williams. Abe: gwili T. G. < Hven. T'jlim S. Ow en, Cwmdwyfran. and Griffiths. ( apel Cowan. The two last-named at the The chief ;iiourne'-s were the brothers and sistcs^ the nephews and nieces at Trefvnis; Mr. T. Tenineiance Hotel. Carmarthen (cousin), and other relations. The funeral was one pf the' longest seen 1:1 the district for some time, there being over 5G conveyances.

THE LLANDILO TERRITORIALS SPEECH BY LIEUT.-GENERAL ilR JAMES HILLS-JOHNES. The annual distribution of prizes in connection N%-Itli the "D" (Llandiio) Company, ¿lib Battalion the \Vel"h Regiment, was held on Monday evening at the Drill Hail. The chair was occupied bv Lieut General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.e., G.C.'B., hon. colonel of the Regiment, who was supported by Col. T. G. Williams and a large and fashionable father- ing. The room was prettily decorated, and oil the stage were exhibited the handsome trophies \\on by the corps. Lieut. Rees read a very lengthy report, in which he referred to a good deal that has already ap- peared in these columns. The figure of merit was 72 points more than last year. lr James Hills-Johnes, after presenting the officers prizes, said it gave him great pleasure To be there that night for the distribution of prizes that had been specially well earned. As all old soldier he naturally took great interest in all mat- ters that concerned the welfare of His Majesty's forces, not only in the forces that helped to uphold their great Empire, but also in the forces that had been raised for the defence of their homes, and as chairman of the County Association and hon. colonei of their late regiment, he had felt very great saris- faction and pleasure in reading the roll of splendid trophies which their company had won during The past year (cheers). He congratulated Lieutenant Rees, the officers and men of the Company most, heartily in holding for the 2nd vear the v'erv*fbsri, guisnerl position ot being the smartest and* be>-t all- round Company in the Welsh Division (applause) tr ° v'US Pr°vod b-v tileir retaining Gen. Sir Francis Havard s challenge cup. It was a position of which they should be very proud, and of the esprit de corps which had enabled them to persevere to retain that honourable position. There weft orher ihinirs for which they deserved congratulation—the roll of rifle prizes, amongst which he might mention the battalion trophy, Col. Sladen s cup, Sir Arthur Stepney's cun the two latter being won at the Welsh National Rifle Association, and the cups presented by Lord lhiunor and Mr. Gwynne-Hughes. Thev had in- deed come well to the front as capable defenders of their country should it ever be invaded. The eOIU_ manding officers asserted that tho.-e trophies had been won by the unflagging/ interest, and attention I f ii from all ranks in the performance of their duty. Another point for congratulation was the increasing strength of the company, but then there ought to be a little improvement, as they were seventeen men under strength Considering the way in which thev had transferred themselves to th? Territorials—96 of them—a record number when compared with other companies of the Battalion. He f.-lt confident the full compliment would easily be reached if one and ad of them assisted in recruiting for a company— the smartest and best in the Welsh Division.* short time ago he had received an anonymous letter, lie did not as a rule notice such communications, but it was on Territorial armv business, and he learned therefrom that unless a smart walking out dress was provided their supporters would melt awav (loud applause). He was glad to inform them that owing to the threat the War Office had thought it right to take more pride in the appearance of their men, and they would be provided with searlet tunics with gold facing, as the rpulars had. ine ladies would then have pleasure in looking at them (laughter). He had been asked to give some report 1 if work of. T')e County Association. Well, drill halls armouries, rifle ranges, and comfortable quarters for sergt.-instructors were under considera- tion. He was glad to hear that the officers hoped to take a team to Bislev next year (cheers). The. Hon Gladys Rice then presented the Dvnevor ( up to ergt. G. Griffiths, and .subsequently- pre- sented the gentlelllen's prizes. I' I iii speaking next, said that lie had been associated with Llandilo it; a ,apa- citv for eight years, as a yeoman of the Carmarthen Squadron, and he could tell them hut his troop of > enmanry wore nlways consitfeiwV the b..t troop in the Regiment teheers). It spoi-; • very highly for the military energy that existed in he town in'hav- ing the smartest infantry force aiso. He thought every able-bodied man in the country ought to be prepared to come forward and join the Territorial Army. As good Welshmen they ought to be pre- pared to spare the time for it. He was sorry to say lie was going to be transferred to the Cardiganshire Squadron and would have to sever his connection with a troop he had had so long (A voice- Ha.'d hues). He regretted ir. A better lot of men lie had never had under him. He only hoped Llandilo troop would go on as in the pasf and keep up their name. Miss Gwynne Hughes presen-ed the Tregevb cup to Lance-Corpl. Morgan. Mr. Meryyn Peel"said he h.:<i never in his life been to such a function, but he was pleased ro find himself there. The good sprinkling of ladies that were there formed a very happy junction of Mars and Venus (laughter). What was warded was To keep the Company up to its full strength. Perhaps the order for the walking out dress would do it- in the matter ot dre^s -oldier aluav- imd ihe lva:i:a<v °!Ver -r clV!han- at ali%-aN-, foil the soldiers. His only experien?? in the direction of the military was that he had once been a special constable. Any mother might well be proud of having- a son in the Llandilo Company. It would be sure to keep a young man on in life that he was a Volunteer. No employer of labour oared to have a man under him who had never been accustomed to discipline. He liked to hav? a man who knew how to take an order and v ir. »Such men would always get on in life. Camp life was healthy and made them good fellows and good citizens. He hoped they would acquit themselves in Bislev as m Wales. They would come back with a far less narrow mind after going cut into the world. Mrs. G wynne-Hughes distributed the camp prizes. ( ol. T. G. W illiams. in proposing a vore cf thanks to fsir James Hills-Johnes, and the ladies and gentlemen who were associated wirn him that evening, hoped that in the near future thev would be able to welcome one or two of their friends as members of the House of Commons. It was a plea- sure to him to know that since he had coased < -s connection with the Company rhey had nor hi ploughing the santls. but had been maku; pheno- menal progress. Let their motto be s frame/' Lord Dynevor* had had fh >*ir nily? pp JL noma* an anct*M<>> \\(11111;1'1 i> •; !1)lJ1 r and llOd helped to put a Welshman on the English rhrone, and in the Crimean war an ance=~or of Air. Gwni.e- Hughes—Captain George Hughes—had fought. Then they all knew of the achievements of their worthy hon. colonel and illustrious soldier. General Sir James Hills-Johnes was srill fit for duty. 'Jlie more intimate one got with the General the more thev loved and respected him. He was always a soldier. No more worthy recipient ro the vote of thanks no had tD propose could be imagined. Ex-Captain J. W. Bishop followed with a speech, ft was difficult for him to express the appreciation he had always felt for the comradeship that existed between officers and men throughout the Company and battalion. He proceeded to enumerate those he had acted under, and those who had acted under him as cap-.ain of the Company. One of their C.S. G. W. Jenkins had seen him through it all. He implored upon the Company to keep up their success. He would always look hack with pleasure to the time he had the honour of commanding the Company. Sergt. Tom Davies next contributed a military air. Mr. Gvvynne-Hughes distributed rhe tradesmen's prizes (a full lisr of which will be found on Page 6), and in reply to demands for a speech, said he could not tell them what great pleasure if was to be there, and to hear such a good account )f tlieiii. He was always proud of that little town. A Loo(I many of his family had been warriors, and he had always admired the old warrior in the "hair for ,h JAK]V marrying a Welsh lady (cheers). Lieut.T.C. Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the forty subscribers in nioney. in addition to those who had irlven rewards. As captain of the shooting team, he said they had had a verv success- ful season, hut it was due to the support thev re- ceived. During- tlw course of the proceedings, the band, under Mr. Plummer's eonductorship. played a selec- tion of music. In addition to those mentioned as having taken pan in the proce°dim.r=. there were p),0('nt on the platform Mr. ''haries Philippe, of Picton Castle, and Mrs. T (I. Williams. The National Anthem c-losed the proceedings. ♦-

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LAMPETER CHRISTMAS DAY.—The choir of St. Peter's Church will render Simper's sublime oratorio at the service to be held at 6 p.m. on Christmas Day, and it is expected The church will be filled on the occasion, as the choir has been rehearsing it for some weeks. CONGRATULATIONS.—The myriad friends of Mr. \V. M. Davies, 5, Station-rerrace, will welcome the news of his success at the Christmas final examination at St.. David's College. The lists were published on Saturday, and Mr. Davies' name appears in the second class in the ordinarv finals for a B.A. degree. Seldotii, if ever, has there been a student whoso popularity has been more widespread (and deservedly so) with all classes in town and college than oui* friend "LIan s." ()BITLI.RY.-Unp of the most rospcctod of our townsmen, and a native resident, passed awav on Wednesday of last week, in the person of the Rev. Joseph Jones, of Millbank, North-road. The de- ceased gentleman was 78 years of age, and had been in failing health for some time. He was a son of the manse, being one of nine children of the lato Rev. John Jones, of the Priory in this town, Cal- vinistic Methodist minister, where the subject of this paragraph was born. He showed early signs of in- clinations to follow in the steps of his father, and when about 18 years of age he entered the Calvin- istic Methodist ministry. He threw himself heart: and soul into the revival of 1859, and he often took part with the late Rev. David Morgan, of X^Pjttv 1011" Ystwytli in various parts of the countv during the religious awakening of that period. 'He was or- dained at Lampeter in 1862, and was a contempo- rary of the Rev. John Evans, of Aberrpeurig. For some years he was a member of the Lainpeter°Towii Council, and an alderman. In 1881 he was appoin- ted postmaster at Lampeter, and continued to hold the office for 20 years. As a preacher, he was for many years a very popular one, and was recognised as a great theologian, and very extensive reader. His chief characteristics were determination. thoughtfuliness, and sympathy. He possessed the gift of agreeable conversationalism in a marked de- gree. He left three brothers, David Jones, of Mill- bank. Rev. Edward Jones, of Kidwelly, and Mr. John Jones. of Worthing, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Evans, of Hayston. Haverfordwest. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon last, when the re- mains were interred in the St. Peter's Parish Churchyard, and the Revs. Rees Morgan, Llanddewi- brefi, and T. Ll. Roderick. Lampeter (the former preaching at Shiloh Chapel), performed the Non- conformist burial rites under the Burial Act of 1330. The mourners present were: Mr. David Jones and Rev. Edward Jones (brothers), Mr. Walter Evans, Haverfordwest (brother-in-law). Mr. Thomas Evans. Pentwyn. Cardiff, and Mrs. Evans (niece); and Mr. J. G. Marsden, Dyffryn (cousin). SALE.—Mr. Daniel I Rees held an important salo of freehold dwelling-houses and building sites at tho Ram Inn. Pencarreu, on the 18th inst, the property of the Rev. D. Williams, vicar of Clydare. Llan- fyrnaeh. All the properties were situate close to the Ram Inn. Lot 1, which comprised the dwelling- houso of Plasnewydd, was sold to the occupier, Miss Eleanor Williams, for E160. Lot 2, the cottage and garden called "Holly Bush No. 1.' was sold to Mr. Daniel Jenkins. College-street. Lampeter, for JB61 5s. Lot 3, "Holly Bush No. 2" was sold to Mr. B. T. Lewis, Talfedw, for j371 5s. Lot 4. comprising the corrugated roof shed formerly used by tho Cambrian Barit and Biscuit Co., was sold for 98 to Mr. Watkin, Davies, builder. Llanvbyther, who was also the pit, chaser of Lot 8. a plot of land 44 feet by 100 fret for £18. Lot 10, a piece of land on Pencarrcg- Mountain, measuring 1 acre. was sold to Mr. D. H. Davies, N. P. Bank, Lampeter. The solicitors were Messrs. Morgan and Richardson. Cardigan. OLD AGE PEXSIOXS.—A further meeting of the sub-committee was held at Llanybvther on Monday, the 21st, when there were present: Alderman John Rees (chairman), and Messrs. D. Williams, D. H. James, Thomas Jones, G. J. Davies, J. Jones. Dd. Evans, and D. E. Davies, with Mr. W. J. Wallis- Jones (clerk). Twelve adjourned and 17 fresh claims were considered, and of these 17 were pi- lowed at 5s. a week from the 1st day of January next; two at 4s. a week; one at 3s. a week. and 5 disallowed, whilst four claims were adiouined to the, meeting to tie lieM on the 4th January It was intimated that the two claims referred to Local Pension Committee were allowed by that com- mittee in accordance with the recommendations of the sub-committee. This sub-committee has now considered 129 claims, and but few of them have been rejected or allowed at less than the full amount. There are, however, three or four appeals by tho Pension Officer against the decisions of the sub- committee, and which will have to be finally deter- mined bv the Local Government Board.

HENLLAN THE DRAMA.—The Welsh drama. "Jack y bachgeu rlrwg" was announced to be performed at the Hen- llan Ilall on Wednesday last. The entertainment, was provided by the Tyssul Teifi Dramatic Com- pany. POI-LTRY.-The third annual show. of which Sir Marteine Lloyd is president, and Col. Lewes chair- man of committee, takes places next Friday, New Year's Day, and in every respect promises to eclipse all previous shows. The secretaries are able to at nounce that there will be some keen competition in the open class. CHRISTMAS.—We wish all our readers a Merry AND it> -i" "RNR 'TLFV .111 RJRIJ !;■• rJornvAr. the -'Hiv loyul patronage as in former years. John y Gwas promises many more amusing notes during the coming year regarding this par- ticularly pleasant locality, without the least inten i iOIt of hurting anybody's feelings. In,- back over the time-flying- span of 366 days, we find ourselves not without many improvements—among which may be mentioned the completion of the new hall by Col. Lewes; the in- troduction of several fresh pianos into the district; the reputation of the Bargod Teifi Male Voice Party the erection of a new vicarage at Llanfair; postal improvements as well as the introduction of a tele- phone at the Post Office. the services of which will soon be at the disposal of the public. Many minor matters may have been overlooked, but on the whole had we a mayor at Henllan he would have been able to produce a progressive report. Even the neigh- bouring towns and villages appear to war their jealousy with Henllan, for there seems to be a touch of substantial success pervading the whole atmos- phere of our institutional movements. EVENING SCHOOL.—The members and friends of the Aberbank Evening Continuation School realised their thoughtful organised trip to Carmarthen on Saturday, and the inspiring happy smiles of the fair sex dispels any doubt as to the success of the trip. It gives us great pleasure to notice that much in- terest is being taken in the New Year's eve onter- raiiim'ent of farcial sketches, etc.. provided at rhe Aberbank schoolroom, the proceeds of which will be given towards a piano for the use of the school. NEXT WEEK.—In our next issue we shall give full accounts of all local events on Christmas Day, in- cluding a full report of the Drefach show.

LLANDOVERY WEDDING.—The wedding took place at the Eben- ezer B. Chapel, Llandovery, on Saturday of Mr. WM Evans. Banvven, Onllwyn. near Neath, to Miss Alma, Williams, Brynglas, Rhandirmwyn. The nuptial knot was tied bv the Re, H. Ifor James (pastor). Miss Roderick, Neuadd Arms. I cA-rn. acted i, bridesmaid. Others present included Mr. W..7. James. Mr. and Mrs. Lewisl Rodwick, KetWdd Arms, Cilycwm. A sumptuous wedding breakfast, was partaken or at the King's Head Hotel, the cater- ing of Host and Hostess Rees giving every sati-5no- tion. MCSICAL -,At the intermediate examinn- tion. under tlie London College of Music, held at. Llanddo on 'lhursdav last. Miss Amelia Havies, eldesi daughter of Mr. W. B. Harries. Bine Bell. Llandovery, gained a first class certificate, obtaining 81 marks. Miss Harries has previously passed three examinations in playing and one in theory. is the pupil of Miss M. J. Thomas. Rock Cott iLe. idandovery. A correspor dent writes .-—"Now that we have en- tered into the season for concerts and entertainments of various kinds, most of which will be he'd in the Drill Hall, a by no means -commodious buihhii< with a very small platform erected, much too !nvv. and from which, under the most favourable condi- tions. one can onlv barely get a fair view of thost« on the stage, might T suugest that the female por- tion of the audience should take off their huts w b^u the proceedings commence, so that that male il;i..g -iliftli- \Vlio may be sitting behind may have an opportunity of seeing a little of what is goin^ on. In theatres and music halls this rule is it- sisted upon. Indeed, it would not be out of plaeo if the chairman on such occasions requested i ladies to do so. A new terror has been added <iate in this respect in the form of the Merry Widow Hat." JIPGI-: BISHOP IXJPRPD.—Whilst proceeding to in- vestigate the cause of the failure of the lights in hi* residence at Dolgarreg. near Llandovery, which is lit bv acetylene gas. his honour Judye Bishop hi." footing and fell over a flight of stairs. Medical assistance was immediately summoned, and v,o understand that it was found necessary to IHM >-R several stitches in a wound sustained on the head. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE —Mrs. B. Evans. Llan- fair G l autre. Llandovery, following her usual (n". tom at this season, has again distributed a lar-o quantity of excellent beef amongst the dcsc ving- poor of the town. Printed by The Journal Co., Ltd., King Street/ Carmarthen.

POULTRY SECTION. Game (Indian) or 1I,day Cock-I. 2. and r. Ioltit Edward- Railway Hotel. Llamlilo; 3. David Evans Tvnvcoed. Ammanford Game (Indian) or Malay Hon-1. 3, and he. John Edwards Railway Hotel Llandilo: 2. Thomas. Emmanuel. Tioedyrhiw. Llanelly; vhc. David Wil- liams. efneirhyn, Llanelly; r, Lewis Jenkins. Swan- ^ea. Game, Old English <'ock-l. Wrn. Atkin. Capel Hendre. 1 antyftynon: 2. W vrewood Roes, Colliers' Arms. Llarwiebie; 3. David Va unban. Cross Hands- r. David Jones and Son, Mountain Ash; vhc, Lewis Thomas, Leicester, and Ashworth and Holden, 1Ian- Chester; he, John Thoma-. draetli. Cross Hands. Game. Old English Hen—1, William Atkins; 2, David Jones and Son; 3. John Thomas; r. Wvre- wood Rees vhc and he. David Yauuhan; c, Lewis Thomas. Modern Game. any eoiou>- cock or hpii-1, David Griffiths. T.lanelly; 2, George Mes>er, junr.. Morri*- ton; 3. Albert Davies; r..Jos Holmes, Llanell 'v: A-be, R. and T. Anthony. Tyoroes, Pantvffviion he, John Johns, Cillay, Swansea. Hamburjrh, black cock or cockerel—l. W. M. Davies. New-road. Llandilo; 2. 3. alld r, F. E. Thomas, Liandilo. Hamburgh, black hen or pidlef— 1. 3. arid r, F. E. Thomas; 2. David Williams. Cross Hands. Hamburgh, any other variety cock or hen—1 and special. W. M. Davies- 2. W." H. Avery, Birming- I ham: 3. H. M. Richards, 3. We'lliekl-torrace. Llan- dilo; r. vhc, and hc\ F. E. Thomas. Leghorn, any variety nock or hen —1 and 2. John Edwards, Llandilo; 3. John Davies, Penvgroes; r, David Griffiths, Llun iiy dlC, Edwards and Jacob, Bridgend: lie. and e. Wm. Proece. Leghorn Yard, Dn.,] vvvn. 2 H Rock, anv variety ^-ock or hen—1 and 2. Harries Bi os., White Mill, Abergwili; 3. J. Hughes-Rees. Pwll, Llanelly; r. John Williams. Swansea: he, Johnny Harries. P>nybank Farm. Llangadock. Orpington, any variety, cock or hn-, John Wil- liams, Swanse" 2 and 3, Henry Madetev Cardiff; w I r. Daniel Rees. College House Pencader; vhc, W. Norman Griffiths, Aberdare; he, D. R. IMorgan, Doverv House, Llandovery, c, J. Hughes-Rees, P White Wyandotte cock or hen—1 and 2, H. Buck- lev-Roderick, Llanelly 3, r, and he. James Ray- mond. Devona Poultry Farm, Pontardulais; vhc, Wm. Reed, Morriston. T Wvandotte, any avanety cock or ;x' Davies. Cloth Hall. Llandebie; 2, W. Powell-Owen, a Oxford; 3, Ben Richards. Minorca, anv variety cock or hen 1, Dav Thomas. Swansea: 2. David Grifhths Llanelly; 3, W N. F Jones, Ammanford; vhc, L»d. T. Griffith., T 1' .11. Ur T I! Phillips. Bvnea. Llanelly. Campines. cock or hen-l a'nd he. John Legge. TCnio-hton- 2 and 3, Alf Hinton, Conway; r, Wm. Williams, Station House. Llanwrda; he, and c, Thos Bowen, Sun Hom-e, Llando\cr>. i«v other variety not mentioned—1. £ L..u. Rtchards? Llandilo; 2, John Edwards, Llanmilo; 3. and r, Wm. Lewis, Godregraig. Rich- Selling- class, not to exceed H. -U. K-icn ards; 2 John Edwards; 3 F. E. Thomas; r John Davies, Penvgroes vhc, John Legge, he, Dd. I. GBfmam Old English cock-1 and 3, John Ed- wards; 2. David Jones and Son: r and yhe. John Roberts, Panfvffynon; vhc, Wy re wood Rf^; Bantam Old English hen—1, John Edwards. 2, I,r Rees- 3 M C. Gomer Williams, Coity, Srid'end; he, D'avi'd William Edwards. Bynea; vhc, John Roberts; c, David Jones. Bantam, black rose-comb coc-l. 2 and 3, John ^Bantam, black rose-comb hen-1 and 2, John Ed- vd- r D A. Jamev, Bridgend; vhe. Julia Bradley, L,,STm. any o.her vari^ and T. \Yilliam J. H2erb?rtH. Ja„,e5, Dunvant; vhe. J. Perkins, Wm. Davies, L-ocse or gan ("ilConnen House. Llan- Sr^David Williams BVynhafod Farm. Llanddo- BSd1: Wni!° Wi'ha^ Llanwrda. PIGECN SECTIO. Magpie, anv variety c<^k chemist! North BA7NKRALJE 'Swansea; 4 and vhc, T. Llandilo, 0. SwaIlsea; r W. H. Lloyd, Iketty; vhc, R. Tilortas, Ystradgynlais; yhe:. J. H. cott, North' B^nk, "uUStoi »I«. Tippler, any var.ety «Ut hen 2 vhc'.(nvjci,, Yeo, Swansea; o, b. o. inoiii' »- A. Kostromn, Swansea. p Beard, Tumbler, any variety cock or hE'n-l, F. Beard, iT R Evans, Aberdare: r and vhe,, S. sketty, 6, 1- «- T Nc^us Lorn- H. Gascotgne, L anelly ^c will- vhc S. Michael, >wan»ed, u-, v u n T Fvans Ammanford.. NTobri.ngDhom.| eoek or tan-1 William, Bros.. Have.;» £ *«;J, |"w^r Bet.ws; James, Dunvant; 3, Jd hc Thomas 4 J^ t2te .L»d vfc, Ev»n* Thomas (iu„r. Any val'ietv eock or hen-I. T. H. Evans. Aber- 2, Queen's Hotel. Carmarthen; 3, S. 4 and -he, F. Yeo: r, H. Young, \V Taylor, Swansea; vhc, G Lewis, wansta, A. Taylor. Swansea; yhe, G. Lewis, vh'c ~W T. Negus vhc, W illiams Broe.; vhc, E. W Hawkins. Weston Super-Mare. 1908_L T. R. Any variety cock cr he bm| Evans; ? W Tavi- Camden Bros., A. Harries; ^c, W. Griffith's Swansea. Phillips, Pont ardawe, and W g Ea(]on. E. Selling t last—L A- 1 v., R' Vvans- r, S. Selling t last—L A- 1 v., R' Vvans- r, S. Llandilo, and David Stephell RABBIT SECTION. 1 » i W A a\lor: z anu ,hrw. MS ffirvhMt^ce), Madge and Brayley, Swansea. CAGE BIRD SECTION. C\GE BIRD SECTION. Foreign bird, jj'jg-rteh U^l ji Tal Bowen, Alan Road. Llandilo yhe. W. E. Jones. Fanners' Arms, Llandilo, and John Edwar. Llandilo. fat stock SECTI0N;i Fat Beast—1 and special, )Vlhfmx.*2eP3°"and3 he cher. Llandilo (fed by Earl Cawdor), 2- and ;1c (twice) W Griffiths, J.P- Cilcennen House. Llan So he, Daniel Jones. Llwynyrhyn, (. apel Isaac ^"h^D^d HtCrief°Pen^nir'L"rB»!h% e SeeKTWnial House, Llandilo; e, W. F. Davies, Giisane Mill, Llandilo. T lamlilo" pat p[a-l. David Lewis, Gurrey Hill, Llandilo, 2, David Harries, Penybank. Llangathen. EGG SECTION. L.1?aS?V^„1^Me„bro"eTI5J.K^i,m,», Charl! Golden Groye; 3, 1. K. Thomas, U< P^-LHTTY .DEAD0, TRUSSED) SECTION. Fat Turkev-"1, Miss F. Jones, Sarnagol, D.y>- r Un ey Alltvgar Farm. Dryslwyn3, LaiT; he. Jofn Harries, Lan, Uolden GFa7'Geese (pair)-l, John Harries, Lan, Golden n L 9 Wra James, Penhill Farm, Manorddo; 3 1 Wm Williams. Giandulais Farm. Dryslwyn; he, ^'ifuek? Mb. F. Jones; 3, Wm. M. K. Thomas, Geortre House, Llandilo; 3, Mrs M. Daniels, Crown Inn. Llandilo; hc. Mrs. M. K. Thomas. DAIRY PRODUCE SECTION 61bs fresh butter, in rolls or in bricks, s' g salted—1 and 2, Mrs. David Williams, Brvnhafod, Llandilo; 3, Wm. Lewis, Ffrwdydrain, Llandilo; \hc Miss Marv Davies, Bankyberllan. Llandilo. Cream cheese, not less than 61bs.— 1. John Jones. Briskin-uchaf, Llanfvnydd; 2, Mrs. Th"nias: dilo; 3, Mary Elias, Bronsannan Farm, LlanlynjUcl. GREEN CROPS SECTION. Six mangolds (iong and rouud)-l, J. Tiopkinc-, Tv:-issaf- 2. Thomas Davies. Pantglas \illa, Llan dilo; 3, John Harries, Lan. Golden Grove Six swedes-1, J. Hopkins, Ty-issaf; 2, 1ro. Rees, Llwynfortune, Llanegwad.