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RULWAY ACCIDENT.—The up North Mail on Satur- day afternoon last, was delayed about twenty minutes at Carmarthen Junction owing to a couple of trucks having been derailed on the line. Car- marthen breakdown gang were promptly on ihe scene. DEATH OF MR. JONAH DAVIES.—The death took place on Sunday last of Mr. Jonah Davies, draper's assistant, of Bridge-street. Tho deceased, who was 45 years of age, died very suddenly, leaving six children—three girls and three boys. He was for years a respected member of Lammas-street Chapel. The interment 'took place yesterday (Thursday) at Penygraig. NAITK'AL SUCCESS.—The many friends of Mr. Jack Lewis, eldest son of our esteemed townsman, Ir. Peter D. Lewis, Hamilton House. Lammas- street. v ill be glad to learn that he has been suc- cessful in obtaining his 2nd Marine Engineer's Certificate at. Lindsay's Nautical Academy, Southampton, where he recently sat for his exa- mination, receiving the maximum number of marks in ail the subjects. Such an auspicious achieve- ment for one so young calls forth for every com- mendation and is a good augury for still further success. Mr. Lewis holds a good position under the Royal Mail Co. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY? — The Secretary beys respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following:- 8s. Id. from Llandefeisant Church; I £1 from "Merch Bryohan": periodicals from Mr. James. Bridge-street; Mr. W. Spurrell, King-street; Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Ystradwrallt; Mrs. Gwynne- Hugh es. Glancothy: Mrs. Edwards, The Avenue, J and- Laclv Hills-Johnes; flowers from Girls' Friendly Society, Llanegwad Branch, per Miss Thomas, The Vicarage; fruit from Mr>. Morris, Coomb. MUSICAL. At the recent local centre examina- tion in connection with the .Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Fusic, and the Royal College of Music held at Carmarthen, the following satisfied the examiners:—Pass Certificates: Elsie M. Bowen, piano; Elizabeth L. Evans, piano; Ryda Rees, piano; Olwen Hopkins, piano: Annie T. Jonee, piano- Melita Thomas, piano: Ksther L. Bailey (teacher. Mr. Malkin, F.R.C.O.). Mane J. Bausson. Elsie Jones, and Eveline B. C. Thomas. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE ASSOCLYIIOX.—Fie i"t of a series of meetings in connection with the C.W.R. Temperance Union was held on Sunday cvopIng last, at the Assembly Rooms. Mr .Williams, Carne Villa, oresided, and gave a stirring address to an appreciative audience. The following also took part:—Solo, Miss Bessie Davies; recitation. Miss ^wladys White; solo, Miss Florrie Hodges; recita- tion, Miss Susie Davies; quartette, Mr. T. Davies and friends. The accompanists were Miss Susie yi and Mr. S. Hodges. CLERICAL.—In consequence of the illness of the Rev. T. R. Walters, M.A., R.D. (vicar of St. David's), the Rev. Griffith Thomas, Diocesan Church Defence lecturer, will take his place for six weeks. Mr. Thomas officiated at Saint David's Church on Sunday last, and preached powerful ser- mons. IJRICES OF DHINI:—A meeting of tho Carmarthen Licensect Victuallers Association was held ou Tuesday evening last, Mr. J. Kettley (president), in the chair. 111e following resolution was passed: "fnat in consequence of tho increased licence- duties on spirits imposed by the Budget, tiie onaiges for drinks lJ0 as loilows:—Bulk spirits, wlusky, brandy, rum and gin, id. per glass; an proprietary wiuskiee, 4d. per glass; special whisky, Oct. per glass; Hennessey s and Marteil's branu.), ud. per glass; Holland's gin, 4d. per glass. AU spirits sold to be consumed off the premise:: be risen 8d. per pint; bottled beer, pints, ad., pints, bd. Ditto consumed off the premises, Del. and Od. u, naif-penny tu be allowed on empty bottles re- turned. POST OFFICE SUCCESS.—YVO find from the April number of the "Journal of Post Office Engineers, tnat Mr. Arthur Evans (son of the late Mr. David ii\ ans and Mrs. Evans, 22, Bridge-street, Carmar- then) was successful at the recent examination held by the Civil Service Commissioners at Burlington House. The examination, which was open to qualified engineers, lasted three days, and amongst the subjects were: Telegraphy. Telephony, Magnetism and Electricity, Applied Mechanics, Alaiheinatics, Strength of structures, etc., when the searching nature of the examination is con- sidered it is not surprising to notice that more than ,00 per cent, failed to qualify, amongst thom being at least one holding a University degree. As the result of his success Mr. Evans has been promoted from Bedford to Cambridge. SPECIAL POLIO: COURT.—A special borough polioe court was held on Wednesday, at the Town Clerk's Office, before Mr. James Davies (in the chair), and Mr. E. Colby Evans, Guildhall-square.—For being drunk and disorderly in Red-street, at 11.30 on the previous day, William Bevan, of no fixed abode, was fined 5s. and costs, with the option of seven days' imprisonment. P.S. Phillips, who proved the case, said that defendant was very drunk and ob- jectionable, molesting passers-by. The assistance of P.C. Lodwick had to be obtained before defen- dant, who pleaded guilty, could bo taken to the police-station. He had previousyl been sitting on a door-btep drinking beer from a bottle.—Defen- dant said that a man pushed him down, and hurt his back, and that was enough to make anyone shout. He admitted the bottle of beer, and sa- that he. had had no breakfast. CARMARTHKNSHIRK HUNT SHOW.—The Carmar- thenshire Hunt (Master R. H. Harries) puppy show was held on Friday, the judges being Mr. Grisinond Philipps (Cwmgwili) and Mr. L. A. L. Krans (Pantycendy). Tho prizes secured for the dog puppies by walkers were as follows:— 1, Dreadnought (sire Driver), Mr. Lewis, Pen- dowyn; 2, Hector (sire Boaster), Mr. Williams, Llwynpiod: 3, Lexicon (sire Driver), Mr. J. Phillips, Caerieon. The first prize winner had plenty of size and substance with a good neck and shoulders. The winners in the female classes were: 1. Harmony (siro Boaster), Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Y stradwraIlt; 2. Dimple (sire Driver), Mr. Thomas, Carllegaiti. Mydrint; 6. Dfiinty (Hire Driver), Mr. Williams, Eithinduon: h.c., Truelove (sire Mr. Carrie's Danger), Mr. Williams, Maes- lan. All were a fine lot of puppies, especially the prize winner. Mr. W. S. G. Morris being a mem- ber of the Hunt, has foregone his claim to the first prize, and handed it to the secretary to be awarded to the second prize winner, the other prizes to be handed on in like manner. BANQUET OF WEST WALIANS.—On Thursday even- ing in last week. at the Parish Rooms, Pontypridd, residents in the district from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Cardigan- shire, had a re-union under the presidency of Rev. R. D. Phillip5. Talley, when one hundred and fifty ladies and gentlemen sat down to an excellent re- past in a charmingly decorated apartment, which was graced with a most exquisitely wrought banner, the work of Mr. James Williams (Cenarth). The success of the proceedings were due to the intrepid efforts of Mr. Tom Jeremy (uonwil); Mr. E. Parry- Thomas, Rhvdcymerau, auctioneer, who is secretary to the society, and other members of the working committee. The association is now a fixture, and will probably give rise to other gatherings of the clans from other counties. Capital songs were ren- dered during the evening by Miss Garnett, Mr. Bejnon. Mr J A Richards, and Mr D S Jones, Miss Williams accompanied. So ended this rally of the home counties in the centre of the Welsh industrial districts, and a better or more admirable-conceived organisation or festive meeting could not have been desired. PRESENTATION.—On Friday evening, at the Post Office, a double presentation took place, at which Miss Hill, who is leaving for Cardiff Post Office, and Miss Richards, who is leaving for Neath Post Office, were each presented by the Postmaster and stall with a beamtful gold bangle. The presenta- tion was made by the Postmaster (Mr.. ) .L>. Jones), who expressed regret at the loss of two good officers, and said that Cardiff and Neath wwl think more highly of Carmarthen alter having two of our clerks amongst them. The presentation having been made. Doth the recipients gracefully acknowledged the kind thought which prompted the gift. and expressed regret at leaving the office. Mr. Wilkiris (superintendent) also spoke. ilir. Thomas said that he had always found Miss Hiii a most kind young lady, her sweet disposition being verv noticeable at all times. Ho thought it suffi- cient to say of Miss Richards that she was like himself, a native of Llangunnor, which place had produced such men as Sir Lewis Morris and Robert Steele. Speeches were also made by Miss Jones, Miss Evans, Miss Davies, Miss Saph, Mr. Daniels, etc. A vote of thanks to the chairman for presid- ing was" prooosed by Mr. Wilkms and seconded by Mr. Daniels. DEMISE.—On Thursday, tho 2Stn ult., at Ellen- bank. JohnstoiVii. Carmarthen, Mr. Alfred Teall, retired sisrnalman (G.W.R-), died at the age of 73. He lnyl served the company faithfully for upwards of fortv years, and at. his retirement four years ago was presented by his colleagues and staff with a pair of gold-rimmed spectaclcs. His health, which had been well maintained throughout his working career, soon gave way. and after an illness of seven months of great suffering, very patiently borne, he peacefuliv passed away. Tho funeral took placo on Mondav "afternoon at the Cemetery. The Rev. J. H. Newby, resident English Wesley an minister, of whose church he was a zealous member, offi- ciated at the house, chapel and graveside. The hymn, "Jp3U, Lover of my Soul," was sung over the grave, By the expressed wish of the deceased. The following were the mourners-.—Widow, six daughters:—Mrs. Thomas and husband, Fcrndale; Mrs" Lewis. Port Talbot: Mrs. Piggott and hus- band. Fcrndale: Mrs. Jones and husband, Fern- dale. and the Mary Anne and Lizzie Teall London together with the grandsons, Alfred James and Re-ie Teall. Wreaths were sent by the widow and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Pile, Johnstown. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps Johnstown. A goodlv number of his former fellow-workers and friends formed the cortege to the Cemetery The deceased was a native of BurTon-on-the- Water, where throe aged sisters still reside, too enfeebled by age and ill-health to attend the burial of then- beloved brother. SrCCHSS OF CARMARTHEN PREACHER.—The "Baptist Times and Freeman" for the 23rd ult., contains a verv appropriate artisle on the life and work of the Rev. Jacob Samuel, B.A.. who has been pastor of Sutcliff Church. Olney, since. June, 1899. He is the brother of Mr. Gwilvm Samuel, headmaster of the Johnstown Council School. His father, Mr. David Samuel, was for over thirty years deacon at Penuel Baptist Chapel. Carmarthen; devout men carried him to his burial, and his funeral was the largest ever seen within living memory. His namo is still fragrant, by reason of his godly life, far beyond the limits of His native town. From his father, and his Sundav School teacher, Mr. Samuel received a rich heritage, the value of which cannot be calculated. He was baptized by the late Rev. G. H. Roberts, I vice-president of the Jiaptist Union of Wales, up to his death. At the early age of 17 Mr. Samuel made application for admission to Regent's Park College. Dr. Angus thought it advisable for him to wait a little owing to his extreme youth, but so satisfactory were his papers at the entrance examination that he was immediately accepted. At the end of his I first session in June. 1894. he matriculated at the London University, in the First Division, and in 1896 took his Inter-Arts. The theological course was then entered unon. and at the beginning of its third year a unanimous invitation came from his present church. The recognition services took place in June, 1899, when Dr. Clifford, leader of the Free Churches. was present. In October, 1903, Mr. Samuel obtained his B.A. degree, having passed in Logic in July, 1901. Since his advent the various organisations connected witfT the Church have attained a marked degree of spiritual, numerical, and financial Buccess. In various ways in the town and district his per- sonality tells, and numerous offices have fallen to his lot. Mr. Samuel married Miss Hughes, a Car- marthen lady. "A man of studious habits rather than athletic traits; cautious, responsive to touch, yet not touchy; full of fun, yet not funny. Mr. Samuel has both gum and gumption." says the writer of the article. wmnMnMaHMBMii
MANORDILO
MANORDILO WEDDINC. — Hughes—Thomas.—At Manordeilo Church on Wednesday, the wedding took place of Mr. Albert Hughes. Chester House, Llandilo, and Miss Lizzie Thomas, Reading Room, Manordeilo, a daughter of Mr. Harding Thomas. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr..Smith, Golden Grove, was best man. Bridesmaids were Misses Bfssie Thomas (sister), Doris and Irene Thomas (nieces). Rev. K Thompson-Jenkins officiated. The bride was attired in cream voile, trimmed with silk and la.cc#, Empire style, and the bridesmaids in white silk muslin. The wedding breakfast having been partaken of. the newly-wedded couple left by the 11 19 a na train for Bath.
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Family Notices
DEATHS. MORRIS-—On April 29th, at Margate, after much suffering, bravely borne, Edward Vernon, eldest son of Major Edward C. Morris, formerly of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, a 15 years. (484
CARMARTHEN ASSESSMENTS.
CARMARTHEN ASSESSMENTS. (Continued lrom Page 8.) A DISCLAIMER. To tho Editor of THE JOCP.N'AL. Silt,—I note that at the public meeting last Mon- day Mr. D. E. Williams repeated his mis-statement that my printing office is assessed at only £ 12. This is absolutely and entirely untrue. Both Mr. Williams and the Borough Accountant have been labouring- under a misapprehension. There is nothing in the rate book to account for such an idea being started, and I can only express astonishment that the matter was not looked into properly after my disclaimer at the last Council meeting. The matter shall be more fully explained at tho next meeting, when I shall have something to say about this outrageous and totally uncalled-for attack.— Yours obediently, WALTER SPUEBELL. MR. E. A. ROGERS' REPLY. To the Editor of THE JCUKXAL. SIR,—Will you kindly insert the enclosed as 1 wish' io contradict, some of the remarks made at the Council meeting on April 16th, wh eh was pub- lished in your paper. Mr. Williams alludes to my house, Oakfield, as a mansion. It has neither stable, nor coach-house, and I doubt whether it contains more rooms than Napier House, which has been lei. to the Sheriff at a higher figure than I get for tho Judge's lodgings. It is not true that I receive £85 a year for the Judge's lodgings, but of what J receive expenses amount to about 260. As re, rd- Queen-street, his remarks are entirely wrong. a T do not receive £ 50 a year for rent of these office. The offices are let for £ 25 a year with the following (,I,ocliietions:-R -ate, and taxes, JE7 10s.; repairs, interest, and external average, JM a year; leaving a balance of £ 13 10s. for rent. Regarding my premises at Queen-street, the workshop which is spoken of, and which one gentleman said was so extensive, is 30 feet by 14 feet. I will make no comparison as to the rateable value of ether premises beyond asking impartial eyes to look and see if those next-door are not about 21 time sthe size of mine in frontage, and a storey higher. Let the Rate- payers' Association see to this. I wish every success to them as a heavy ratepayer. Oakfield, Carmarthen. E. A. ROGERS. To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR.,—From the way in which Mr. Blagdon- Richards put it at tho ratepayers' meeting on Mon- day evening, it may be inferred that the assess- ment of Carmarthen House is only £ 16. I am sure you will. with your usual fairness, permit me to say that the rating of the- whole of Carmarthen House is £:50 gross, £ 40 nett. During the time I have been the occupier of Carmarthen House the assessment of the property has been put up by the overseers £ 30 gross.—Yours truly, A. J. JONES. CARMARTHEN RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. To the Editor of THE JOUBXAL. SIB,— Owing to the pressure of time at the meet- ing held on Monday last, it was found impossible to proceed with any business beyond passing a resolution to form a Ratepayers' Association. It is now necessary to have another meeting for the purpose of appointing a chairman, secretary, and treasurer, and other business, including the enroll- ing of members. As we have both pledged our word to carry this matter to completion we have made arrangements for a further meeting to be held at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday next, the 12th inst., for the above purpose, at 8 o'clock p.m., and the Mayor will preside. We earnestly hope that all ratepayers interested in the movement wili make a special effort to attend, for it must be obvi- ous to all that this meeting, being a purely business one, is of vital importance, and a good attendance is imperative for ultimate success.—Yours faithfuily. D. E. WILLIAMS. H. E. BLAGDOX-RICHARDS. Carmarthen, May 5th, 1909.
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-> DEATH OF MR. ARTHUR LEWIS The unexDected news of the death of Mr. Arthur Lewis, bassister-at-law, chairman of the Carmar- thenshire Quarter Sessions, caused a painful sensa- tion throughout West Wales yesterday (Thursday), when the sad intelliegnco became generally known. The deceased gentleman sucumbed to dilation of the heart, following gout, the result of an accident, on Wednesday afternoon at his residence., T,re- newydd, Llandaff. The only son of the late Bishop of Llandaff, he was, when practising at the Bar, leading junior of the S. Wales Circuit, and he re- signed the Recordership of Carmarthen Borough, when appointed Stipendiary magistrate of Ponty- pridd in 1905. He was for years vice-chairman of the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions, and succeeded Earl Cawdor as chairman, when his lordship re- signed a year ago. The late Mr. Arthur Lewis, who was Chancellor of the Diocese of Llandaff, leaves a widow, one daughter, and three sons. A bio- graphical sketch, together with a full account of the [funeral, which takes place to-morrow (Saturday) at Llanddewi-Velfrey, will appear next week.
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CWMAMMAN ACCIDENT.—At Fforchwen Colliery, Cwmamman, recently. William Lewis (41), a widower, residing in Cardiff-road, Ynyslwyd, was making room for a cog in the heading, where he was turning off a stall, when a stone weighing several hundredweight fell upon him, and he was killed instantaneously.
! FIRE AT LAF PETER
FIRE AT LAF PETER About 7.45 on Wednesday morning, the alarm of fire at the Canterbury Buildings of St. David's College was given, and the Fire Brigade and towns- people were soon on the College Grounds, where it was found that the East Wing of that building was on fire. The building stands about 100 yards from tho old building, and is about 150 feet long. It has two cross wings at each end with a corridor extending from rang to wing. Along the corridor on ground and fiFst floors are students' sitting and bedrooms. What attracted attention first was some smoke emanating from under the rocf of the East wing. which, with the heavy gale blowing from the cast, soon ma-de matters look serious. However, with the prompt attendance and the splendid action of the Fire Brigade, under Captain R. John, assisted by willing helpers from the town, the fire was checked from spreading to the centre of the building, and its progress was retarded in other directions as well. Happily there was a plentiful i supply of water available, and in the course of an hour the fire was well in hand. The roof of the East wing was damaged somewhat seriously, as well as the ceiling of the sets of rooms numbers 11 end 13. It is surmised that the fire originated near the chimney where the East wing connects with the intermediate building. --œ The foundation stone of this addition to the College Building, was laid by Archbishop Benson, of Canterbury, in 1885 and in 1887, the building was opened by Lord Selbourne. A tablet inside the entrance records the fact that the erection of the building was mainly due to the energy, devo- tion, and public spirit of Principal Javne. now Bishop of Chester (Principal of the College 1879—So) under whose wise and energetic rule the College made sucii progress, that he might almost be called its second founder.
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'J8õ 1Wn'nJ NEW QUAY M LAICAL SCCCES2. At the. Local Centre examina- tions of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, held by Messrs. Black- heath and Waddington, London, on April 2nd, at Carmarthen, the following pupils of Miss Thomas. Affines, New Quay; Miss Elsie Evans, Colruan; Miss Ryda Rees, Park End, gained the Advanced Senior Certificate. This only adds io Miss Thomas's long list of previous successes, and we lieartdv congratu- late her.
RHYDCWMERAU
RHYDCWMERAU AGKICULTUEAL SROW.-Tlio sixth annual agricul- tural Show was held at the. above place on April 15th. I The president of the show was Mr. C. Froodvale Davies. The judges were: Horses, Messrs. Tom Davies, Llechwedd, Llanybyther, and B. M. Wil- liams, Blaentwrch; cattle and sheep, Messrs. J. Griffiths, Bwlchmawr, and E. Harries, Trewaun; butter and eggs, Mr. T. Jones, J.P., Ninant Shop. Considering the heavy showers of rain that fell in the morning, the show turned out quite equal to expectations. Great praise is due to the generous families of Froodvale and Bryncothi, who are tho main pecuniary supporters of our annual shows as well as to the treasurer, Mr. T. Jones, Gellyuchaf. and the secretaries, Messrs. R. LI. Evans," Gelly, and T. E. Jones, Efa^lfach, who performed their duties admirably. The following is a list of awards:—Best gelding or mare, 3 years old and above for agricultural purposes: 1, Harries, Ynysau: 2, Thomas, PwJlcynbyd. Ditto, rising three years old, 1, Williams, Blaennant; 2, Jones. Esgeronen- fawr. Ditto, rising two year old, 1, Harires. Ynysau; 2, Jones, Wenalltfawr. Ditto, rising one year old, 1, Jones, Esgair. Best collier thr^f vear old and above, 1, Jones, Cwmdubach; 2, Jones. Esgeronenfawr. Ditto, under three years old, 1. Lewis, Goleugoeduchaf: 2, Jones, Llywelemawr. Best cob, gelding or mare, 3 years old and above, shown under paddle, 1, Davies, Maes; 2, Jones, Caerblaidd. Ditto, rising three years old, under 14.2 h.h., 1, Jones, Tancoed; 2, Jones. Notweth. Ditto, rising two years old, 1, Evans, Clynbvr. Best pony, three years old and above, not exceed- ing 13 hands, 1, Williams, Tanrallt: 2, Davies. Pantybettws. Ditto, rising one year old, 1, Mor- gans, Tyrlan; 2, Davies, Bryneluchaf. The follow- ing three classes are specials given by Mr. L. W. Lloyd Price, Brynoothi, to be competed for by per- sons holding land within the limit of his hunt:— Best pony brood mare, 1, Davies, Pantybettws: 2, Williams, Tanvrallt. Cart brood mare, 1, Thomas. Pwllcynbyd. Best bull, 1, Davies, Lletherbledrig: 2, Jones, Llywelemawr. Best horse in the show, 1. Davies, Maes; 2, Lewis. Goleugoeduchaf. Best Castlcmartin, two year old heifer. 1, Davies .Brvne- uchaf. Shorthorn yearling bull, 1, Davies, Ynys. Ditto, two year old heifer, 1 and 2, Jones, Maesvr- henarth. Pair of yearling steers or heifers. 1 and 2. Davies, Bryneuchaf. Best beast in the show. 1. Davies, Ynys: 2, Davies, Lletherbledrig. Best Highland aged ram, 1, Davies, Cwmdawe; 2. Jones, Llywelemawr. Ditto yearling, 1, Jonez, Cwmdu- bach. Three yearling ewes, 1 and 2. Morgans, Wen- alltuchaf. Best mountain aged ram. 1 and 2. Jones. Llywelemawr. Three yearling eweR. 1 and 2. Jones, Cwmdubach. Trotting race, 1, Price, Sunny Bank: 2. Evans, Llechwedd-deri; 3, Jones.. Caer- blaidd (three ran). Galloping race. 1. R. Llewellyn Evans, Gelly: 2, Jones, Gellyuchaf: 3, Hughes, Highmead Arms (four ran). Three lbs. fresh but- ter. 1, Miss Jones, Esgerceir. Dozen brown eggs. 1. Davies, Cwmdawe; 2. Miss Walters, Pempom- pren. Ditto, white eggs. 1 divided between Miss Lewis, Llettychwith and Jones, Tirbach: 2. Mor- j gana, Rhiwarfin. t
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NOTES l»F iHE WEEK Heard in Lammas-street; "No wonder the beggar is 100 well off. See how low his assessment is "Every day has his dog," cried an indignant- rate- payer at the Carmarthen meeting on Monday night. On Wednesday last Mr. W. WProsser, Capel Dewi Hail, was re-elected secretary of the Car- marthenshire Chamber of Agriculture for the 52nd time. Had Mr. D. Lloyd-George put a tax on hy^ena- ted names, he might easily have raised' sufli&ens money for tho Exchequer without touching t1.9 drinks of the working man. Old lady resident of Priory-street: "Liza fach, Liza fach, celwcb drws y gegin er mwyn dyn. Dyma'r 'overseers' yn dwad, ac os smela nhwy y "beef- steaks' yn rhosto, fe godant fy 'assessments!* It is suggested that now that tho Llanstephaa motor-cars have provided a rapid means of getting' up to Picton-terraco, there will be a big rush of ratepayers at the rate-coliector's house there to pay the rates. « m ■ Those wicked overseers again. They actually put up the assessment of tho new workhouse to £495. but a kind and considerate assessment committee, witn a kindly regard for the feelings of the iong- sufiering poor-rate payer, reduced it to £300. At the ratepayers' meeting on Monday one was struck with the enthusiasm displayed. There are no wounded as a result of the assessment explosion, but the reports of the charges might have easily led, and with a large amount of moral justification, to broken bones. The Rev. Evan Jones, president of the Fr Church Council, is much better in health since his tour in West Wales. Not so, the Disestablishment; Bill. The Church statistics, too, thanks to the watchful eye and masterly pen of the Bishop of St. David's, are in a flourishing state. The popular idea in Carmarthen to-day is that a re-valuation of the town will raise the annual value by £3.000. But where on earth is it coming from? Although the town is said to be bristling with cases of under-assessment. the man who considers himself under-assessed is impossible to find. A cow ran amok in Lammas-street on Wednesday- afternoon and proved entirely unmanageable for a long time until suddenly it became quiet and stood trembling like an aspen leaf. The onlookers "ivere astonished until they observed what tho cow ad already seen—one of the rating overseers approach- ing in the distance. Miss Hulme, of the Carmarthen County (Girls') School, has reason to be proud of the part played in the amateur performance of ''The Yeomen of the Guard" at Carmarthen by her old girls. One was Mrs. Lewis Giles, who played "ELie"; another Miss Olive Jones, who played "Phœbe"; and a third Miss Enid Wheldon. who played "Kate." A large number of giris from this school also formed the chorus. A man. summoned at the borough petty sessions on Monday last for using obscene language at the Park on Easter Monday, said that he did not know he could be summoned for swearing at the Sports. He must have been behind the times, for of late years the behaviour of the crowd at the Carmarthen Banic Holiday Sports has been—comparatively- speaking—almost like one of the Rev. Evan Jones' meetings in its orderliness. ? A piece of legislation of gre aibenelit io juries has just come into force. If, five days before a Quarter Sessions, there are no prisoners for trial, the Clerk of the Peace has power to notify all persons liable to serve on a jury that their attendance is not re- quirea. This reform has been a long time coming, and for that. if for nothing else, the poor, harassed juryman will bless tho Government. The neW procedure was taken in connection with the Bormuh Quarter Sessions, held last Monday. £ { fctepping otner people's promises has become the voguo in Carmarthen. It is a common thing especi- ally after eleven at night, to find two or three people taking long and solemn strides outside n. weli-kno-wn builcjing by way of measuring the frontage and calculating what the assessment should DC. The strides are not always steady ones either, and the striders are not at all times capable, of giving a clean delivery of the line "She sells sea shells on the &ea shore." The owner of a certain premises got. so annoyed at having his frontage stepped every night that he left iiis coal shoot open, and as the electric light has not yot arrived at Carmarthen, and the night was "inky dark, there was gnashing of teeth. ■ m The "Children's Charter" contains some nod innovations, but probably the best is the establish- ment all over the country of '^Children's Courts," where young children are tried in private, and thus are not brought into contact with hardened crimi- nals. These courts have existed for years in some of our big towns, but it was not until the passing of the Act that they became general. The first case of the kind came before the borough magis- trates on Monday, when a young lad was brought up for stealing a bicycle. The owner did not wish to prosecute, and the following dialogue ensued:— The Mayor: "Why did you take it, my boy?" The Culprit: "For fun, sir.' The Mayor: "You wanted to go for a ride. ] suppose?" The Culprit: "Yes, sir. The Mayor: "Go home, and be a good boy." W W ■ When is Carmarthen going to get its electric light? The provisional order was granted some time ia April, was it not? The contract was, if we rightly remember, to have the light going merrily in the streets in eighteen months after so that by October we shall be tremendous swells—brilliantly lighted streets brought about at a striking reduction to the rates, a town bristling with bran new assessments, and an addition of £3.000 a year to the rateable value of the town. There is one thing which we hardly dare hope for but who knows what glorious times are ahead—and that is that all the municipal officials will come forward with penitent tears drip- ping upon their gorgeous and expensively-el ad bosoms and say something like this:—"Gentlemen, I know I ought to be ashamed of myself. I am ih receipt of a salary of £ a year, and it lies sore on my conscience. You offered it to me I know but what possessed me to accept it I cannot- think. I will in future do all your work for nothing, but. oh1 I beg of you not to offer me a salary again. I am not absolutely proof against temptation; I am not. indeed, gentlemen. You, I know. are. If anyone offered you a salary of three hundred a vear it would revolt your souls to take more than a third. That is your nature and you cannot help it, I know. It is in the blood; but as for me, my education went wrong in my early days somehow. Mv mis- guided parents taught me that if I did a work and anyone offered me 5s. for doing it, I might take it with a clear conscience. But. there, they were wrong, I know. When people offer me 6s. a day to do a job I ought to be certain that I am not reallr robbing them by accepting it. Good gentlemen, let mo off this once, and I will *M> that I wiU accept no more salaries!"
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tho trouble almost as soon as he joins the Council. Such is the result of deep thinking. Every time Mr. RICHARDS has anpealstl to the ratepayers for their suffrages he has posed as the champion of economy, and promised to rcduco the rates. Yet the rates have mounted steadily but rapidly, al- though lie knew all the time the real reason for their doing so. The real cause was, according to him. the system of rating, a, "system which had been ;,0 long established and so strongly fortified." Then why did he not attack it long ago and prevent the rates going up? Let the ratepayers ask him Thar question. COUNCILLOR D. E. WILLIAMS, when he took this matter up. doubtless threw all considerations of friendship to the winds. We know that ho is fearless enough to &0. Where he thought he was right he would attack friend or foe and, although he has not delivered his attack in this case in at all the way which commends itself to our sense of public decency and, fairness, it is a good thing that such finalities of courage anld independence are at times available. We notice that Mr. RICHARDS by infer- ence arrogates. to himself a share of those qualities, but at the same time he denies them to the writer of The-e articles. "It appears to me," he declares, "that that paper looks like holding a brief for the overseers." The inference is, of course, that we have displayed bias where we should not. There is .so much excitement about "independent men" jut. now tnat we feel we must put in our claim to being independent- people ourselves. Our atti- tude iti this matter is dead against popular opinion at rise moment, as we knew it would be. But \fe the ratepayers will value our opinion none the less on that account. Wo have said what we think on this matter, not what the public expects vis 10 or what it us to say. Did we hold rank among the thinkers perhaps we should not be able to afford that luxury. But the accusation i", that we hold a brief for the overseers. Very well, why not? Is it not one of the functions of the nress to step in and defend the decencies and the morality of public affairs and, as far as it has the power, to inject into the public temper the bromide of common sense and reason? This is ail we have done. Who are the overseers? One is Mr. WM. THOMAS, who has traded in the. town for many years; another is Mr. WM. Isaac, who carries on a de-arable industry there; another, Mr. EVAX JOXKS, whose woollen factory has been giviny employment to a large number of Jiands in the town for a great many years; the fourth is IIr. L. D. THOMAS, who is well-known as a member of the Town Council. Three of these gentlemen l'unk among the largest ratepayers in the town. They have all traded in town with records that cannot be questioned. Like the brawny individual who laboured under the spreading chestnut tree ( they can look the whole world in the face. Y<,> they haye been pubIidy attacked and o:x?nly accused of taking advantage of their public office of overseers to keep their assessments down. What peculiar misdemeanour does Mr. 'RICHARDS see in our defending men cf this class »?aimfc an attack of this character? £ hayp Homething to say now about the Rate- payers' Association. We have been advising the ratepayers for several years past to form such a body and wo are very glad that Councillor WIL- LIAMS has succeeded in bringing the suggestion to a head. It has been badly wanted since 1903-sinco tho thinkers got. on the Council. It would have Put a cheek upon the political intriguing which has disorganised the work of the Council during the past ciflfht years, and We hope will still do so. There i" at any rate, everv reason to hope that it will when even Mr. RICHARDS pleads for the aboli- tion or politics from the Town Council. Certainly it 'Vo'.iai have served him little good purpose to foster politics there any further. Politics have served him very well, for in 1900 when ho first con- te12d a cent. he was returned 2t the bottom of the Poll. That was when politics were unknown on the Council and candidates relied on their own merits popularity. Now. however, the uses of Poii, ies for him have ended. That has been patent to everybody for some time past, and tho fact is not K) be obscured by the dust of a million ttiottiiiy assessments, howcyor much ho may bang them ju the eyes of the ratepayers. We almost »US|„~ ■ =\11". RICHARDS of being a humorist. If we were sure of it wo would forgive him. Before the new Association Clm get into working order here will be another meeting of the (Vanci! when the <;ues<k.ri will eonie Hp for further consideration. Let us hope ft"c shall hear the other side of the case then and ( ear it put with strict moderation. The case b. a very simple one. Inconsistencies in the ratirw have accumulated for years until tho time has come for adjusting them. Councillor WILLIAMS has very proj„>r!y focussed 1Jubhc aitention UDOD them though in a way of which we disapprove. The re- lnedy i- simple; let it be, applied. There is no need for heat; no need of outraging the feelings of any Public- officers, or of the contemptible device of dragjvinir their names publicly through the rnud- even rare-collectors are human and entitled to fair- play— no need cf any dcep thinking. Above all, let the ratepayers beware that they are not hood- winks; by thinkers and other profound persons who :itt->mpr to cover their own weaknesses by a display of small artillery, a device which is well understood but sometimes deceives the crowd.
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MOTOR-SERVICE TO LLAXSTEPHAK.—On Friday morning last, Mr. Wheatley, G.W.R. station-mas- ter, together with Mr. F. C. A. Coventry, motor superintendent, and the motor-car staff, took a trial trip over the new motor-bus route to Llan- stephan. After spending some little time there, the party returned to Carmarthen. Later, Mr. Wheat- ley and Mr. Coventry were the guests of the Chamber of Commerce, who entertained them to lunch at tho Royal Ivy Bush Hotel. Mr. P. J. Wheldon presided, and the Mayor (Mr. John Crossman), was also present. Subsequently the Chamber and the two officials made the trip to uanstcphan. Both runs were highly satisfactory and the car was received with acclamation at the village each time. The service was thrown open to the public on Saturday last, and was very well patronized. There is a probability oi a similar ser- vice being made to Tumble in the summer months, DEPARTURE OF ME. SSIALLWOOD. L. & N.W. Ry.—At tho Central Hotel, on Sunday afternoon last, Mr. F. Smailwood, locomotive foreman on the L. and N.W. Railway, Carmarthen, was the recipient of a testimonial on the occasion of his promotion to the same position at Craven Arms. He was presented by his fellow-workmen and friends with an illuminated address and a hand- some oak weather-glass. Mr. Oliver Jones (the stationmaster) presided. Thero was a large atten- dance. The chairman, in an excellent speech, ex- pressed his regret at Mr. Smallwood's departure after 8 years' faithful service, but at the same time, was glad that their superior officers had thought fit to promote him to a better position. Reference was mado to the energetic way in which Air. Smailwood had acted as secretary of the L. & N.W. Railway Temperance Union and tho Self- Help Club. The presentation was made by Alder- man Morris Jones, who also delivered an appre- ciative address. The following gentlemen also spoke, viz., for L. & N.W. R., Messrs. D. H. Wil- liams, Hall, Turner, M. Jones, D. T. Davies, and W. Davies; for G.W.R., Messrs. Williams, Jeffreys, and Phillips. Among his friends who spoke were Mr. Jeremy, Priory-street, and Mr. Soons, florist. A duett was ably rendered by the Misses Davies, Priory-street. ASYLUM STAFF CONCERT.—An excellent concert was given bv the staff of the Joint Counties Asylum, at that Institution on Thursday in last week. The various items were greatly ap- preciated, several encores being accorded. Mr. T. S. Puddicombo was the accom- panist, and as usual, gave a brillinat per- formance. The i)rogramnie was as follows:—Piano- forte solo, "Ealmoral," Mr. Lloyd Harries; chorus, "Oh, Hush Thee my Baby," Asylum Choir, led by Attendant David Evans: solo, "Woman's \Vay," Nurse C. Thomas; duett, "AIls Well," Attendant D. Davies and J. Protheroe; song and chorus, "When the boys come home once more," Nurse J. Wintour and chorus (encored); violin solo, "Car- nival De Venice," Attendant T. Dobson; musical medley, "The Brothers McCarty," Messrs. T. C. Evans, W. II. Evans and oompany (introducing the motor-car scene); solo, "Rock-a-Bye," Nurse N. Thomas: comic song, "Keep on Doing it, Lundy," Attendant A. Morris (encored); solo, "Home," Nurse L. Jones; dialogue, "Apartments to Let,! Nurses V. Russell, J. Wintour, N. Thomas, M. Thomas, and M. Lewis: chorus, "Come, Merry Comrades," Asylum Male Voice, led by Attendant A. Lewis: duett, "Beauty's Eyes," Nurse L. Jones and J. Protheroe; chorus, "In the Wash," Nurse V. Russell and chorus" (encored): solo, "Bragas Serenade," Nurse C. Thomas, duett, "Could a man be Sccure," Attendants A. Lewis and D. J. Harris: comic song, "Allow me to take you home," Mr. W. H. Evans (encored); duett, "Cooee my Girlee," Nurse J. Wintour and W. Thomas (en- cored) sketch, "The Studio. written by T. C. Evans. Characters. Tom Smyth (an artist), Mr. T. C. Evans: James (the handyman), W. H. Evans; customers, Attendants A. Morris, A. Long, and T. Jones: Inspector Smyth, Attendant T. Dobson; constables, Mr. Joshua Harris and Attendant D. divans: Mr. Mornington (theatrical manager), Mr. Lloyd Harris: Miss Maud Montgomory (a nactress), Miss V. Russell. Song and chorus, "Mitzee," Nurse V. Russell and chorus (encored): chorus, "The Minute Gun at Sea," Asylum Choir, led by Attendant D. Evans. "God save the King." WELSH FIELD COMPAXY. ROYAL ENTUNEEBS.— Headquarters, The Barracks, Carmarthen. Orders I for the week ending 15th May, 1909 :-Officer on duty, Capt. J. Francis; N.C.O. on dutv, C'ompany- Sergt.-Major A. R. -avies; orderly corporal, Corporal E. Duckfield; orderly trumpeter, A. Duckfield. Orders: Monday, 8 to 9 p.m., en- gineering, knotting, lashing, and use of spars; Wed- nesday, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., instructional class for pro- ficiency certificates; Friday, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., 8.30 to 9.30 p.m., recruits' drill. By order, JOHX FRANCIS, Jun., Capt. Welsh Field Co., R.E.