The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

COMING EVENTS Saturday, July 31st.-Horse Show at Ammanford. Sunday, Aug. 1st.—Royal Engineers' leave for Camp, 7.0 a.m. Sunday, Aug. I-st. -Twentv -eighth annual memo- rial service at the Llanlihangel-Abercowin Old Church (the Pilgrims' Church), at 2.30 p.m. Welsh and English sermons to be preached by the Rev. Griffith Thomas Carmarthen, who will also preach at the New Church at 6.30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2nd.-Sports and Eisteddfod at Carmarthen. Monday, Aug. 2nd.-Horse Races at Llandilo. Monday, Aug. 2nd.-Sports and Bicycle Races at Newcastle-Emlyn. Wednesday, Aug. 4th.—Eisteddfod at Llandyssul. Wednesday, Aug. 4th.—Eisteddfod at Cardigan. Wednesday. Aug. 4th.-Welsh National Agricul- tural Show at Aberystwyth. Thursday, Aug. 5th.—Ditto. Friday, Aug. 6th.—Llandefeilog Agricultural Show. Wednesday, Aug. Iltli.-Builth Wells Historical Pageant.

PROBABLY at no former period of our national history have so many important questions and con- troversies been pressed forward at the same time for consideration and settlement. Look where we will, the prospect is a troubled one both in home and foreign policy. The ambitions of certain Powers and the increase of their naval armaments are alone sufficient, in view of our insular position and the vital necessity therefore of maintaining our predominance at sea, to occupy the thoughts and the energies of the nation to the exclusion of other public questions. Yet, in spite of this, the country finds itself compelled to consider a highly contro- versial Budget affecting the very springs of in- dustry, and consequently our industrial and com- mercial interests, while to add to the confusion another Irish Land Bill is before Parliament, and the Church in Wales has 'been attacked by the intro- duction of a Bill to dismember and despoil her. It is true that the Bill has been withdrawn for the present session-though, by the way, it still appears on the Order-book of the House of Commons-but the mere fact that it was introduced and passed its first reading has added one more to the number of questions of the highest national importance which have to be considered and dealt with. That this latter subject is not to be allowed to re- main dormant, and that the Government really mean business in the matter, may be inferred from the PRIME MINISTER'S speech at the Eighty Club last week. Among the list of questions which he claimed could alone be solved by Liberal principles he in- cluded education and the relations of Church and State. His words were:—"Look, again, at the rela- tion of the .ate to the Church and to the sects. If we have not succeeded, as I regretfully admit we have not, in undoing the manifold mischiefs and injustice of the Education Act of 1902, we may fairly claim that it is not for want of strenuous and per- sistent effort; nor, indeed, from any lack of a spirit of what some may deem even extreme conciliation in regard to all matters which were not vital and fundamental. And let me remind you that we are hoping and intending in the next session of Parlia- ment to put an end to the privileged position so long and so injuriously held in Wales by a Church which, with all the efforts it has put forward, has failed, and still fails, to command the religious allegiance of The majority of the people." As re- gards education, it is enough to point out that it is owing to the Government's refusal to solve this question on the old Liberal principle of religious equality for all concerned, and because they have chosen to treat denominational schools in the most grievously inequitable and unfair manner, that this controversy still remains unsettled. And the reason is not far to seek. It is because the present Govern- ment is so much at the mercy of organised political Nonconformity that, as was seen in the recent hasty withdrawal by Mr. RUNCIMAN, at its dictation, of a part of his Training College regulations, they feel unable to resist the pressure of so strong and in- tolerant a section of their supporters. As regards Welsh Disestablishment, though Mr. ASQUITH, as we have seen, reiterated his pledge to deal with this subject next session, he prudently forebore to enumerate the privileges which lie alleged attached to the Church in Wales. These would not make a very long list, and it may be said without fear of contradiction that the great body of the people are wholly unconscious of any civil or religious disabilities arising from the established position of the Church. In some respects, indeed, the Church is under special disabilities of its own, as, for instance, in the fact that the clergy are not permitted to sit in the House of Commons-a restriction to which Nonconformist ministers are not subject. With regard to the injury inflicted upon Wales by the connection between Church and State, Mr. ASQUITH would, we think, be hard put to it to justify or explain his allegation. What injury is being done to the people of Wales by the existence of an established and endowed Church which, as even he admitted in the -use of Commons on April 21, is "now by every means which enlightened ecclesiastical statesmanship and a strong spirit of devotion to the best needs of the Welsh people can dictate overtaking the arrears of the past"? Surelv if the term "injury" is to be used it should be applied to those who, at Mr. ASQUITH'S bidding, would by Disendowment divert to secular uses the revenues which the Church in Wales is employing for the moral and spiritual welfare of the nation, and who would by Disestablishment deprive all classes of the people of the right which they now enjoy to the pastoral ministrations of the clergy and the public services of the Church. The one advantage of Mr. ASQUITH'S recent speech is that it will serve to remind Churchmen that although the present Government have involved the nation in many other controversies of the greatest magni- tude in almost every department of the national life, they have no intention of abandoning the policy of Disestablishment and Disendowment. Nor will they do so except under the compulsion which Church people can ultimately apply at the polling-booths if in the meantime they unite and organise in defence of an institution so beneficent to the Welsh people as is the Church in Wales.

LOCAL NEWS. grtK.S^'S e Set. <,Ualifiecl for 1 ""WPU1. efEci. bvSiIfr°'r.?HE ^i ''SHOW.—We are informed of tho T' •+ Phl,1PPs- Cheltenham, secretary FV«nf nu v VOU.ntli'es hunters' Show, that Major .EAans, The Ystrad, has placed his field at the dis- posal of the committee, free oj all cost, for the holding of the annual show on August 19th CLERICAL.-The Rev. D. L. Prossei-, M.A., preached his valedictory sermon in Christ Church' ?rSU4cnTr!Ti!0 "I"ne »!• *> »<■»• d»tiS at Pembroke Dock. There was a crowded congrega- tion. Mr. Prosser is a son of Mrs. Prosser, Bryn- derwen, and a brother of Mr. W. W. T Prosser (of Morsan Prosser, solicitors). CORRECTION- —A slight error crept into our report I of the To*y Fishery Board la™ week, With regard to the proposed alteration in the bye-law concerning the close season for salmon Tt-in^'WO Sta ^-hat resolution was passed. wrong. No evolution was passed. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.-The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receint of the following:- Periodicals, from Mr. R,. James-, Bridge- S3TS2 &Z. ?%St. bles, from Mrs. Lester, Furnace Lodge; flowers from Mrs. Leslie, Cwmgwili. r Succwg.-Tto many friends of Miss Elsie Dearin John, the daughter of our esteemed Town Clerk (Mr. James John), will be pleased to hear of her further success. A pupil at Ellorker College, Rich- mond, she has successfully passed the Literature Group of the recent Cambridge Higher Local Ex- amination, which completes the whole course, and entitles her to the coveted distinction of a full certificate. ?A°^7Tht-annual show of attle, fll'r nr ) Jjp!d at Llandefeilog on Fridav & xt (6th prox.). There is a splendid entry list, and, given fine we ather, at, excellent show will result. T,le ™ Ral^ay will run motor-cars to Wie Snow held from Carmarthen and Ferrvside starting from the former place at 10 o'clock in the morning. DEATH OF MRS. ANN EVAXS—Mrs. Ann Evans, Wld(°u!r°n ? Evans, Carmarthen, and mother of Mr. David Evans, Friends' Arms, Water- j" M? « Sunday last, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lockley, Wellington. Salop. De- ceased, who was 75 years of age, is survived by five sons and two daughters, and the news of her death was received with genuine regret by the Car- marthen public. CENTENARY OF TE.VNYsox.-At the English Baptist Chapel on Sunday last, the Rev. Gwilym Davies, f a i?aSj° t ,hyered a magnificent s.ermon on tho jate AltrM, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, who was born in July, 1809. The sermon was most interest- ing, and was very attentively listened to, displaying an intimate knowledge of the late poet's works on the part of Mr. Davies. At the close of the service the opening verses of Tennyson's "In Meinoriam," that beautiful elegy, was sung. r-t_ THE tJHARLES WILLIAM JONES CHARITY.-The fol lowing ten residents of the Borough, duly qualified under the will of the late Mr. C. W. Jones, Gwyn- T "ceri elected almoners of the Charles W illiam Jones Charity, viz. :-Benjainin Davies, Alltvcnap; John Lewis, 82, St. Catherine-street; David Davies, 51, Water-street; Joseph Thomas, Pieton-court; John W ilhams, Masons' -yard. Eben- ezer John, 59, St. Catherine-street; the Rev. Samuel Daniel Jones, 41, St. Catherine-street; Thomas Lewis, Johnstown; Wm. Thomas Phillips, Tanerdy, and James Jones, 24. Waterloo-terrace. SALVATION* ARMY OUTING.-The annual outing in connection with the local branch of the Salvation Army took place on Thursday in last week, when about 60 of the scholars and adults journeyed in brakes to Llanstephan, in charge of Cant. Campbell and Lieut. Cleathero, and Sergt.-Major Jenkins, and Mr. "m. Harris (sec.). Lunch was partaken of oh the sands, while, as the afternoon turned out wet, tea was provided in the Bethania Baotist School- room. In the evening the rain held 'off a littie, and sports, etc., were held on the sands. A very pleasant time was spent. EX-CARMARTHEN- CLERIC'S GOOD WO.RK.—Several of the London illustrated papers recently published photogranTis of the Rev. R. S. Swann-Mason. M.A.. late of the South Wales Training College, Carmar- then, and now of London, who lately preached at the chapel built by Mr. Richard March (the King's trainer), at Newnmrket. The rev. uentleman is well known as being the author of "Straight Talks to Stable Lads," and takes a great interest in the younger members of the racing fraternity. Some of the papers also contained excellent photographs of the motor racing at Pendine a week or so ago. SPECIAL POLICE COURT.—At a snecial Borough Police Court, held on Wednesday last, before Mr. H. E. B. R-chards, Castle House (in the chair), and Mr. E. Colby Evans, Guildhall-square, Messrs. George and Co..caterers, Cheltenham, were granted an occasional licence between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., at the Hunters' Show on the 19th August.—John Price, farm labourer, Bremenda Farm, Llanarthney, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous afternoon.—P.C. Jones said that about 4.30 o'clock he 'was called to the Bull Inn, where he found defendant, who was very drunk and abusive, and refused to go away. He was put out of the house .and became disorderly, so was locked up.—Defendant said that this was the first time that such a thing had happened to him. He had no business to touch beer, as he had had some hurt to his head in Africa.—The Bench de- cided to deal leniently with him, and he was fined 2s. 6d. including costs. WEDDI.NG.-The many friends of Mr. Macy Taye- lor, a nephew of Miss Wade, tho Elephant and Castle Hotel, will wish him long life and happi- I ness on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Ada Eveline Payne, daughter of the late Mr. Payne, of Upper Clapton, London, on the 14th inst. The interesting ceremony took place at St. Michael's and All Angels' Church, Stoke Newington, the brides- maids being the Misses Dorothy and Irene Tayelor (sisters^ of the bridegrom), and the best man, Mr. Guy Smith. The young* couple are spending the honeymoon at Felixstowe. The bridegroom, it will be remembered, when he lived in the town, took a prominent part in establishing the now defunct gymnasium club. ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—The pulpit at St. Peter's Church on Sunday evening last was occupied by the Rev. Parry (principal of the South Wales Training College), who preached a magnificent ser- mon from the text, "What I have written, I have written." There was a very large congregation, and the sermon evoked great interest and appreciation. WATER-STREET WELSH CLASS.—An Inspector of the Board of Education reports as follows upon the work done by the Water-street Welsh Class last .session :Good work was done in Welsh to an ad- vanced and an elementary class, and the attendances was very satisfactory." This report must be verv gratifying to the teachers—the Rev. W. D. Row- lands (pastor) and Mr. W. Ellis, M.A. (Grammar School). OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL OUTI-NC,About seventy of the scholars of the Oid College School, with Mrs. Joseph Harry and Mrs. Thomas (the wives of the principals), had their annual outing on Friday last, Llanstephan being selected as the place of visit. The party were conveyed thither in brakes, and, the weather being fine, the drive down was greatly enjoyed. During the day, a good many of the students availed themselves of the opportunity of bathing, while the different beauty spots in the village and vicinity were all visited. Lunch and tea were partaken of in Bethel Congregational Schoolroom, and during the afternoon and evening games, etc., were played and sports held. The party arrived back in town about 10.30 p.m., after a most enjoyable time. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. E. Evans. 3, Wellficld-road, which took place last Friday. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been in receipt of an Old Age Pension since last January. She was for years a faithful member of Tabernacle Chapel. The interment took place last Monday at tho Tabernacle Chapel burial-ground, the Revs. E. U. Thomas (paster of Tabernacle Chapel), Tom Richards (Aberavun), and Mr. Jones (student at Bangor College) officiating. The chief mourners were: Mr. T. C. Evans,- St. David's-strcet (son); Mrs. Hocigeis (daughter). Mr. Stanley Hodges (grand- son). and the Misses Florrie and Katie Hodges (grand-daughters), Hall-street. SALVATION ARMY ANNIVEHSARV SERVICES.—Anni- versary services in connection with the Salvation Army were held on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last by Major John Russell. On Saturday evening, at 7.15, an open-air service was held in Nott's- square, when Major Russell delivered an address. On Sunday meetings were held at 11 a.m., and 3 and 6.30 p.m. On Sunday night, the weather being in- clement. the service was not held in the Park as arranged. On Monday evening, at the Citadel, Major Russell delivered a verv interesting lecture on "My Gipsy Days." The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. John Crossman, Penllwyn Park) presided. There were large attendances at all the meetings, and collections were made in aid of the funds of the local corps. MORAL CONDITION OF WALES.—Preaching at the Baptist Tabernacle, Llandrindod Wells, on Sunday evening, the Rev. James Jones, B.Sc., dealt with the problem of human suffering, and referred to the great amount of preventible suffering existing at the present day, much of which he said was due to poverty and bad housing, with its twin evils of over- c-iowding and insanitation. He made particular reference to the pamphlet recently issued by the Rev. Gwilym Davies. of Carmarthen. Indisputable facts were given therein, he said, which called for urgent attention on the part of church leaders in Wales. °He emphasised Particularly the statement that in five of the Welsh agricultural counties the death rate due to consumption was greater than in London, which was attributed largely to bad housing of the agricul- tural labourer. Ex-CARMARTHENSHIRE DOCTOR'S SUCCESS. At Mardy, on Saturdav last, the annual competition in connection with the Sir Charles Warren Ambulance Shrfeld. was cbnducte'd, when great infterest- was ^^used by the fact that the presentation of the shield to the winning team was to be made by H.R.H. Princess Louise, who is on a visit to the Rhondda. The prize was won by Mardv, with 228 marks, and it is interesting to know that the win- ning team was trained bv an ex-Nantgaredig ulan, in the person of Chief Surgeon Glanville Morris, R.N., formerly of Plascwmtwrch, Nantgaredip. On the same day Dr. Morris' little daughter, Miss Eva X « %Iorr,is' presented a button-hole to the Duke ^rgyle. the Princess s husband. His many friends will be glad to hear of Dr. Morris' success. SACRED CONCERT. A sacred concert, in connection with the Myrddin Choir and the Young Choristers who are competing at the Bank Holiday Eisteddfod, was held at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday evening1 Jast. The Mayor (Mr. John Crossman) presided over a large gathering. The Myrddin Choir (con- ductor, Mr. D. X. Jones) gave a very fine rendering of "By Babylon's ave" (Gounod) (the test-piece of the Eisteddfod), while another test-piece, "Y Blodeuyn Olaf" (J. Ambrose Lloyd), was very well sung by the Young Choristers (conductor, Mr. J. Lewis). Other items on the programme were:- Pianoforte solo, Mr. Lloyd Harris: solo, Mr. Cundv Bolo, Miss Gladys Evans; recitation, Mr. D. J. Evans; solo, Miss Dyer; solo, Mr. Conwil Evans. The tes4-pit,ces were sung twice. The evening's entertainment terminated with the singing of the Doxologv. WEDL ING.-A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Union-street Chapel on Wednesday morning last, when Miss Mary Phillips, daughter of Mr. James Phillips, fornierlv of Llwvnon, Penllwyn Park, was married to Mr. William Gladstone Davies, son of the late Rev. Jansen Davies and Mrs. Davies', Bradford. L nion-street and Lammas-street were Bradford. Union-street and Lammas-street were gaily bedecked for the occasion, and there were a large number present in the chapel. The Rev. Prof. D. E. Jones (pastor of Union-street Chapel) offici- ated. assisted by the Rev. Emlyn Jones, Morriston (uncle of the bridegroom). The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a white silk dress, with white hat to match. Mr. Ernest Jones, Port Talbot, acted as best man, and the wedding party included Mrs. Watkin*' Bridgend (sister of the bride); Mrs. D. E. Jones' L nion-street: the Misses Peg and Jennie Jones, Lnion-street, and Miss Griffiths, Bryntirion, Pen- llwyn Park. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Boar s Head Hotel, and later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Davies left for the honeymoon, which is being spent at Llandrindod Wells. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of wedding presents. ° WELSH GIRLS' SCHOOL, ASHFORD.—The annual summer distribution of prizes and certificates took place on Saturday, July 24th. The nrizes were given away by Sir Walter Vaughan Morgan, ex- Lord Mayor of London. The following arc tho names of the local prize and certificate-winners:- List of Certificates. University of London.— Bachelor of Arts: Alice Mary Hill, Briton Ferry; Jane Gladys Jeremy. Laugharnc. Senior Division. —Pass Certificates: Lois Evans, Letterston; Margt. Morgan. Glanamman (distinguished in religious knowledge). Junior Division.—Pass Certificates: Dorothy Cayley, Milford Haven (distinguished in Geography): Olwen Jones, Solva. The Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music (Local Centre).—Rudiments of Music: Mary Evans, Llanfair P.G. Local School Examina- tions.—Lower Division (pianoforte): Jennie Phillips, Newport, Pem. Prize List.—Form V.: Dorothy Caylev, Milford Haven. Needlework Prizes: 1 Gwendolen M. Roberts, Briton Ferry. Gardening Prizes: 1, Sadie Morgan. Glanamman. ° THE PILGRIM'S CHURCH.—The twenty-eighth annual memorial service will be held in the ruins of the Llanfihangel-Abercowin Old Church—perhaps better known as the Pilgrim's Church—on Sunday next. These services have always been well atten- ded, and it is hoped that this year will prove no exception. The service will commence at 2.30 p.m., when English and Welsh sermons will be preached by the Rev. Griffith Thomas, Church Defence lecturer, Carmarthen, who will also preach at the New Church in the evening at 6.30. Visitors at the last year's service were pleased to observe that the grave of the Pilgrims had been encased in cement beds, and antiquarians who take pride in these hallowed relics hope that by these means the ancient stones will be preserved for years to come. It is now desirable that something should be done for the tower of the Church, which is in a very dilapidated condition, and calls for immediate atten- tion. and the collection this' year will be made to- wards mat end. WELSH "M'ATRIC." LOCAL RESULTS.—The pass lists in connection with the matriculation examina- tion of the University of Wales includes the follow- ing:—List of candidates who have passed the whole examination (optional subjects are shown in brac- kets). First Division: Winifred Morris Morgan (French and botany), Llandilo Countv School. Second Division: WIll. Morley Lewis (ivelh and botany), Llandiio County School and P.T. Centre. List of candidates who, having previously passed in a part of the examination, have now passed in the remainder and thus completed the matricula- tion examination (the subjects are shewn in brac- kets) Cecile Mary Davies (botany), Carmarthen County Girls' School, and University College, Aber- ystwyth; James Conway Davies (Latin), private study and Llanelly County Sphool; Edgar Harris Thomas (mechanics), Llanelly "County School. List of candi- dates who have satisfied the examiners in a part of the examination and are specially recommended by them as deserving to be admitted to a subsequent examination in the remainder: Thomas Lloyd Davies (mathematics, Latin, Welsh, and Greek), Gwynfryn School. Ammanford, and Carmarthen Old College School; Sarah Jane Hopkins (mathematics. Latin, French, and chemistry), Llanelly Girls' County School; Robert Owen Hughes (mathematics, Latin, English, and French), Llandovery College; Rachel Ann Jenkins (mathematics, English, French, and chemistry), Llanelly Girls' County School; Gwilym Joseph (mathematics; Latin. Wefeh and Greek;, Carmarthen Old College School; Urias Phillips (mathematics, Lafin, dynamics, and chemistry), Car- marthen Old College School. ASYLUM PATIENTS' HEALTH.—The forty-fourth annual ( report of the Committee of Visitors" of the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen (for the counties of Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke), .states that last year the patients numbered 682 (368 males and 314 females, including 26 males and 20 females of the private class), as against 672 (341 and 331), including 23 private males and 25 females. The deaths num- bered 60. The proportion per cent. of recoveries to admissions, exclusive of transfers, was 23.43-21.66 males and 25.00 females; the proportion per cent. of deaths to the total number under treatment was 7.31-7.12 and 7.5. Alcohol.sm was asigned as causative factor in 18 admissions, and previous attacks had been known to have occurred in 37 cases. The percentages of insane hereditj- and alcoholism as causa- tive factors were lower than those recorded for thff previous year, which were 39.1 and 10 per cent. respectively. The proportion percentage of deaths from tuberculosis to all causes was 20, being a slight decrease as compared with preceding vears which' were 23 3 and 38.9 for 1907 and 1906-the lowest recorded for the last ten years. The general health of the patients was fairly satisfactory. The patients' weekly maintenance charge in the past year was 1; 9CW. I ,0rni ° 1V7Va,to dass from 10s. rO 6<!s. Ihe last Blue Book gives tha average weeklv cost in county asylums as 9s. 9 £ d.; in borough asylums, 10s. ll|d.; and in both combined, 10s. 0|d. rv, °?(?UGH EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—The usual Nation Com- S hst T! n £ BR-RE Hal1 on Tuesdav even- tn J j E" k* Th°mas (chairman) pre- sided, and there were also present: Mrs. J. Lewis Miss Annie Thomas, Rev. D. J. Thomas, Mr G* Treharne, Mr. D. Samuel, and Mr. H. E B Rich! ards; together with the Clerk (Mr. Thos. Walters.- It was decided to advertise for a certificated assis- tant teacher and an uncertificated teacher for tho r ™ a.nd Practising School, in the place of Mr °n 'who 18 leaving) and Mr J Brun- —ThJ 1S. entering college next term) respectively The appointment of Mr. J Gwvnn? nZ- y" cZrrmedtedWithaChCr ,f?r Pent^othD&h^wS i Lregard to some cleaning and paint- ing which had been ordered to be done sr? tha Priory-street School, the managers wrote that as the Committee were unable, for financial reasons, to do the work this year and peratne that something- should done, he "w & £ £ 5"^v° t £ ,„" 5.OUItI position of Mr H F V PL I the pro- AT»* ri rp i Kichards seconded bv Mr G Treharne it was decided to ask for an <Jtl mate for the work.— Some discussion ensued over a bill which the Managers of the Model School sent in for jM 5s. 6d., for work done on the roeconi- mendation of the Medical Officer, and askinTthe Committee to have the boys and .rl. schools re- coloured and cleaned.-Mr. H. E. B. Richards asked whether the work had been done with the consent upon Mr. Richards 6aid that there had been too much of that kind of thing going- Dzi. The Mana- gers did the work without permission and; sent the bill in to the He moved that the bill be sent back to them, and that thev asked to give some idea of what AJ ™ JT • would Chairman said that if they allowed mission.— Mr. Treharne seconded the motion was earned. This ,v,s .11 the busine5™rfT„Vre"t

NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD 1911 MEETING OF GUARANTORS. °^i guarantors of the National Eisteddfod was held at the Carmarthen AssemWv JohT^f* °n Tday evemnkr Jast- the Mayor (Mr °^,n Grossman) occupying tho chair. nrfts orl hiairnian' ln °PeP'no the proceedings, ex- pressed his pleasure at. the presence of Mr John Hinds who had been of invaluable assistance to them during their period of incubation He could don Tha^X ffind1 IT1 "° better friend in ^on- to him e Imposed a vote of thanks Mr. P. J. Wheldon seconded the proposition. which was carried tinan Illiousiv. The Mayor said that this meeting was called to W^L, f°r, thc successful working of the Eisteddfod. They had come out well in London and they hoped to keep it up for two years and to come our on top there. exnlainprl fD^"ies (tiie manager of Lloyds Bank! bond v» f i position prevented him signing a £ 5 if Vequin^ eX*)lam was prepared to pay Mr. Wheldon explained that this was his position as well. as well. The Rev. W. D. Rowlands explained that he had expiesscd his willingness to become a guarantor, the bond never en an opportunity to sign wa^r'anrl llllams asked how much the guarantee was, and the answer was £ 1,225. Mr. Y\. Davies (Regent House) proposed that ill subscriber, t„ the Gorsedd be memL,? ot the Com! Mr. Jones proposed that the guarantee list be open. Mr. J. D. Jones seconded. w T,'u-liVeitt ProP°s«d that the list be not ex- ended What thev wanted now was not guaran- tees but subscriptions. He moved that they accept no turther guarantee except from those who were guarantors when application was made for the Eis- teddfod two years ago. Mr. H. E. B. Richards seconded. ildr. John Hinds gave an account of the manner in which the work was done in London Tho general body of guarantors elected tne Exerutivp which in turn elected the various sub-committees. Mr. Geo. Ireharne said that there were several gentleman in the town who would have been quite tall "he chi'™ guarantors, but they never Mr. Wheklon said that he should not like to see any canvass for guarantors, which would probably damage their far more important subscription list. [ a,jy^M y v°lunteered to become a guarantor Inabttifem^otTo: *> as to enable them to do so. The Rev. Gwilym Edwards elicited the fact that there were already 325 guarantors, which wa« a good deal more than the 220 in London and the J47 in Llangollen. Mr. Treavett said that many of those who guaran- teed said that they would not subscribe. He thought that they had gone quite far enough on credit. They wanted cash now. Mr. H. Howell agreed that what they now want was subscriptions and not guarantees. Mr. Wheldon said that he should consider it a scandal for anyone to guarantee, but not to sub- scribe. Mr. Henry Howell said that he knew that the guarantee was quite as much as some of the guarantors could undertake. They could not sub- scribe as well. Mr. J. Howell Davies proposed that they accept the guarantees of those who had offered their names- since the last meeting as well as the previous, guarantees, and that they then close the list. In this form the amendment was carried. It. was proposed that none of these additional guarantors be accepted if they were less than J65 and the guarantors refused to advance to that amount, and in spite of protests from the Rev. T. R. Walters and the Rev. E. U. Thomas, this was- agreed to. The proposal to allow subscribers of a guinea and upwards the same status on the Committee as guarantors, was rejected. Mr. John Hinds stated that in London only guarantors were members of the General Committee. The following were appointed to form a Selection Committee :-The Mayor, Mr. P. J. Wheldon. Mr. Henry Howell, Mr. J. D. Jones, Rev. T. R. Wal- ters, Rev. Griffith Thomas, Mr. J. N. Williams Rev. W. D. Rowlands, Mr. D. Hinds Mr. Gomer Henry, Rev. Gwilym A. Edwards, Mr. H. E. B. Richards, Mr. C. E. Davies, Mr. John Lewis, Mr. C. Haydn Williams, and Rev. D. J. Thomas. Mr. L. D. Thomas objected to the appointment of a committee to select the Executive as undemocratic; but the Rev. T. R. Waiters said that the success or' ruination of the Eisteddfod depended on the selec- tion of a good Executive. It was agreed eventually, without a division, to appoint a Selection Committee. On the proposal of the Rev. E. U. Thomas, it was agreed to ask the Select Committee to nominate- eighty of the guarantors, of whom sixty shall be- elected by ballot at the next meeting to form an Executive. The Executive thus formed will have power to co-opt musicians, bards, and other experts.

SOCIETY AND PERSONAL We are pleased to find in connection with the formation of the South Wales District Association among the representatives chosen for Cardiganshire are Lady Lloyd, Bronwydd, and the Hon. Mrs. Stewart, Alltrodvn, Llandyssul. The Hon. Mrs. Stewart is now the president of the Llandyssul Dis- trict Nursing Association, and she has always proved herself a most ardent and substantial supporter of thi.. movement, At. the opening of the National Welsh Pageant at Cardiff on Monday last, Dame Wales (the Marchioness of Bute) received a mighty welcome as she approached the stand, with a brilliant retinue,, including Lady Margaret Stuart as train-bearer, Lady Nora Noel and Miss Alice Naish as ladies-in- waiting, and Lord Ninian Stuart and Captain Mac- rae as lords-in-waiting. Amongst the county ladies, representing Glamorgan, was Lady Ninian Stuart. Immediately after the exit of the opening scene Dame Wales and her immediate attendants re- turned from the performers' field to the grand stand, where they joined the other members of the house party at Cardiff Castle, including the Mar- quess of Bute. Earl and Countess Gainsborough, the Rev. Sir David Oswald Hunter Blair, Mr. Dudley Williams-Drummond and Mrs. and Miss Williams- Drummond.