The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN FREEMASONRY ANNUAL INSTALLATION AND BANQUET. Bro. Chas. E. Davies (Lloyds Bank) was installed in the chair of St. Peter's* Lodge, Carmarthen, on Wednesday evening lat. There was a .very large attendance both of members of the lodge and visit- inir brethren, amongst whom were, m addition to those mentioned below: Bros. J. Howard Morgan. It W. Ward, W. S. Phillips, C. Haydn Williams, T. W. Barker, B. A. Lewis, Joseph Burgess, II. Studi, T. R. Walters, John Studt, 'f. P. Jones. W J Wallis-Jones, D. 1.. Williams, W. Burton. The visitors included Bros. W. H, Thomas ,Thomas H. Dowdeswell, S. F. Robinson, W. N. Evans, J. P. Race. E. W. Rees, T. Lewis, W. H. Thomas, Rev. T. Nash Jones, Rev. David Davies, Gavin Henry, Geo. Merney. Rev. W. L. Davies, .1. Campbell Hill. The W.M. elect was presented for installation by W. Bro. Bowen, D.P.G.M., and the- installing mas- ter wak; Bro. F. J. Finglah, who carried out the ceremony very impressively. The newly-elected W.M. appointed his officers as follows ;—I.P.M., W. Bro. Thomas Davies; S.W., Bro. Lewis Giles; J.W., Bro. Harry Reeves; chaplain, W. lro. the Rev. J. Marsden, P.M.. P.P.G..W.; Treasurer, W. Bro. James John, P.M., P.P.G.S.W.; lodge charity isteward, W. Bro. R, W. Ward. P.M.; G.J.D. i Secretary. Bro. D. Roberts; D. of Cer., W. BVo. Thomas Walters, P.M., P.P.G.S.W., P.G.Sec.; S.D., Bro. W. O. Minister; J.D., Bro. R. E. Williams; J.G.. Bro. D. J. Davies; organist, Bro. Harold Malkin; steward, Bro. T. H. B. Yorath; stewards, Bros. A. E. Ham and D. T. James; tyler, Bro. John Thomas. W. BRO. C. E. DAVIES, W.M. W. BRO T. DAVIES, I.P.M. After tho close of the lodge, the brethren ad- journed to the Royal Ivy Bush Hotel, where the aunual banquet was served up by the Host (Bro. D. E. Williams) in a manner which added much to the pleasure of a very enjoyable evening-. A somewhat lengthy list included the toast of the W.M., which was proposed by W. Bro. the Rev. J. Marsden, who expressed his confidence that W. Bro. Chas. E. Davies would do the utmost credit to the high office 00 had attained. That of the I.P.M. was submitted by W. Bro. Thomas Walters, who ob- served that during W. Bro. Thos. Davies's year of office the work of the lodge had reached a very high .standard, and lie was confident that no one who followed the I.P.M. would fill the office more ably. Tho health of Host Williams and Mrs. Williams was also drunk with enthusiasm. Tht'r,o was an excellent programme of music, w-rth Bro. Harold Malkin. F.R.C.O.. at, the piano, Songs were, isung by W. Bros. Ward and E. Colby Evans, and Bros. W. 0. Minister, Lewis Giles, Harry Reeves, and others.

MARRIAGE OF MISS JENNINGS, GELLYDEG At St. Peter's. Eaton-square, London, on Wednes- day afternoon the wedding took place Gf Mr. Echlin Storry Molvneux, eldest son of th«e Hex. F. E.. Molvneux. rector of Martyr Worthy, Win- chester, grandson of the late Judge Molvneux. Q.C., of Enniskerry, County Dublin, and Miss Mabel Favorema Jennings, fourth daughter of the late Mr. R. E. Jennings, J.P., of Gellideg, Kidwelly, Car- marthenshire, and 15, Palmeira Mansions, Brighton. The father of the bridegroom officiated, assisted by the Rev. A. C. Jennings, uncle of the bride, and the Rev. A. Smyth Palm-er, uncle of the bride- groom. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Captain C. E. Jennings, wore a gown of I )% I k w hite~moire velours trimme-d with pearl embroidery, and an underskirt of white chiffon. Her veil of old Honiton lace was the gift of her aunt, and she also wore pearl ornaments. The six bridesmaids were the Misses Poppy and Lily Jennings (sisters of tho bride). Miss Evelyn Molyneux (sister of the brid- groom), Miss Hermione Barclay, Miss Hermion-e Jennings.,and Miss Agnes de Sterger. Miss Barbara Browne acted as trainbearer. Mr. E. Molyneux. brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A largely-attended reception wan held at the Grosvenor Hotel, a llIong- the invited guests being Lord and Lady Manners, Lord and Lady Eversley, Sir Ed- ward and Lady Hamilton. Sir George and Lady Tapps-Jervis-Meyrick, Colonel Fowler, and Major and Mrs. Ambrose. Later in the afternoon the newly-married couple left to spend their honeymoon in Switzerland.

COMING OF AGE OF LORD ST. DAVID S HEIR The coming of age of the Hon. Colwyn Erasmus Arnold Phílipp. elder son and heir of Lord and Ladv St. Davids, of Roeh Castle, took place on Saturday, and in honour of the event there was commenced a sories of festivities on an extensive scale. The sccno of the festivities was Lydstep Haven, near Tenby, the delightfully-placed residence of Lord and Lady St. Davids on the Pembrokeshire sea-boa rd. The Hon. Colwyn Erasmus Arnold Philipps, who has now attained his majority, was educated at Eton and Sandhurst; he afterwards entered the Royal Ilorst* Guards (Blue), and is now lieutenant in the regiment. He has sporting tastes, a great fondness for horses and hunting, and has been a winner at. the point-to-point, races of Mr. Seymour I Allen's Hounds, which limit the South Pembroke- J shire country. In the morning several presenta- tions were made from the tenants of Lord St. David's various estates, and friends of the family, following which a luncheon was held, to which a large, company sat down. The house party in- cluded Sir Marteine and Miss Lloyd. Bronwydd; Sir. and Mrs. Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan; Mr. William forris., Nantgarodig. At night a huge bonfire was lit on Lvdstep point, and illuminated the country miles around. The f-e.-tiviues wero con- tinued throughout the week. On Monday Mr. Philipps attended the annual Pembroke Fat Stock Show, an act which was greatly appreciated. In the evening a grand concert was given, followed by a. ball, which was attended by a large company. On Tuesday morning the house-jmrty attended a meet of Mr. Seymour Allen's hounds. In the after- noon there \(>1' more presentations and a luncheon. after which the village societies of Ma.norbier, St. Florence, and Penally, were present at. a concert. On Wednesday the children of the surrounding villages were entertained. The whole proceedings wero marked by great enthusiasm, a.nd were indica- tive of the great esteem and resixct, in which the family and the young heir are held in the country- si ile.

WEST CARMARTHEN REPRESENTA- TION CONSERVATIVES ADOPT MR. W. J. CREMLYN. A general meeting of the Conservatives jind Unionists was held at the Royal Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday last under the presidency of Sir James H. W. Drummond, Hart, C.B., when Mr. W. J. Cremlyn, Manchester, was unanimously adoptod as candidate to contest the west division of Carmarthcnshiro against Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, K.C. The meeting was most enthusiastic, and there was a large number of delegates present. Mr. Cremlyn, who is a barrister on tho north cir- cuit of Lancashire, in a Welsh-speaking Welshman. I He was not present at the meeting, not wishing to thrust his adoption on the Association in any way. Mr. Cremlyn will commence his campaign almost immediately.

CARMARTHEN RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION A quarterly meeting of the Ratepayers" Associa- tion was held on Wednesday night at Quav-street School. The president, Mr. T. Bland Davies, who occupied the chair, announced that Mr. J. W. Pol- son had very kindly promised to undertake the secretarial duties, and he was sure he would carry them out to their entire satisfaction. He hoped the members would give him every support, because only in that way could they build up a flourishing and influential assoetion. He for one had deter- mined to banish politics from his mind when he attended a meeting of the Association, and he honed all the other members would do the same. Thev ought to abide loyally by what they did. and with- out wishing to say anything reflecting on anybody he would advise them to let bv-gones be bv-gones, and to come together to work for the good of the town (hear, hear). Mr. Poison stated that having severed his connec- tion with the Army he had a certain amount of lei- t'uro time, and he could not think of a better way of utilising it i-nan by trying to do some good in the town in which he lived (applause). Their key- note must be equality, and politics, religion, etc., must be eliminated from the work of the Associa- tion, which had to deal with the welfare and pros- perity of the town. The question of the re-assess- ment of the borough came up. the hon. secretary stating that. he had received no reply from the Assessment Committee. The President said that. he had been told that the Assessment Committee had addressed their reply to the Local Government Board. The committee had got their back un be- cause the petition had seen sent direct to the Local Government Board, and they were ignored. Some people seemed to be under the impression that that petition emanated from the Association, but. the Association had nothing whatever to do with it. The question was raised as to the advisability of requesting the Assessment. Committee not to put into operation the new borough assessment, until the whole union had been re-assessed, otherwise Carmarthen would be paying more, and the other parishes in the union a corresponding sum less, which some members thought. unfair. Exception was taken to this view,Mr. H. Davies stating that by making such a request they would be defeating the very object which brought the Association into existence. They had been agitating and clamouring fo. a reassessment, so as to do away with anomalies. and having got that re-assessment they did not want to put it into operation. In the end it was decided to again write tho Assessment Committee referring them to the previous letter of the Association, and asking them to proceed with the re-assessment of the whole union. Mr. D. Hinds said that they should peg- away at the committee until the union was re-valued (hear, I if-a r). Mr. C. N. Phillips said that. he noticed a good many faces absent that night, especially those who agitated for the establishment of the ASSOCIH- tion. They did- not seem to take much interest in it now. and if the Association was only to be a. flash in the pan it could not serve any useful uur- pose. The Secretary said that out of 228 notices seiit out. only about 30 gentlemen were present. Mr. Phillips-It is very disgraceful. The President referred to the pavilion for the National Eisteddfod* and it was decided to call a meeting to discuss the matter. It. was stated that if agendas were sent out mem- ters would know the business and turn up. but the President said that they only had JM in hand. The lighting of the town also came under con- ,I sideration. it being stated that the contract with the Gas Company would expire at the end of De- cember and the town might be plunged iruo dark- ness at any moment. The Council were only going to ask the Gas Company to light the town up to August next in anticipation of the coming electric light. 51 r. D. Lloyd thought it was tiuinstrous that the Council should keep the ratepayers in such ignor- ance, but it was pointed out that the lighting con- tract. had only been from yea)' to year, and that Carmarthen was not differently situated to other tow ns in tho kingdom which did not own their own gas works. Mr. Matthews asked whether the electric light was wanted, but the Chairman ruled the question out of order. Eventually the consideration was deferred to a. future rneetizig.

OUR LOST CHANCES 2. EGGS. 1885-9. 1904-8. Average imports (value) £ 3,000,000 £7,000,000 In the earlier period Danish eggs formed 10 per cent. of the imports; in the latter about 25 per cent. Denmark succeeds by co-operation. Societies collect the eggs, grade them by size and colour, and pack them properly. A hig- society fines those of its members who deliver any but new laid eggs. Compare with this our apathy. Twenty-five years ago, while foreigners were sending us eggs. Nor- farmers were burying theirs, because they did not know how to supply the market. They do not yet know. Eight year- ago Cornish dealers sent £ 25,000 worth of eggs to London every year. Now they send only £ 15,000 worth. 3. PoVLTRY. 1885-9. 1904-8. Average imports (value) E702,000 £ 1,062,C00 4. VEGETABLES. 1885-9. 1904-8. Average imports (value) L8,677,000 22,533,000 5. BCTTEH. 1885-9. 1904-8. Average imports (value) £ 8,577,000 £ 22,533,000 1885-9. 1904-8. 6. CHEESE. Average imports (value) £ 4,298,000 L6,877,000 Total value, of Eggs, Poultry, Bacon. Biitter, Vegetables, and Cheese imported:— 1885-9. 1904-8. Average £ 27,325,000 £ 59,385.000

GLANAMMAN AFFAIUS OF A COLLIERY.—In the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice on Friday (before Mr. Jus tico Swinfen-Eady} a motion was made which stood over from last week for the appointment of a receiver of the Glanamman Anthracite Collieries Company (Limited). The motion was made on be- half of i, debenture-holder in tte conipany.-It was stated that tho i-)Ia.intiff was the holder of'100 mort- gage debentures of £ 10 each, and the ground of tho application, as stated by counsel, was that.tho interest was in arrear.—His Lordshin ashed if the collieries were being- workd. and Mr. Sims, who apneared for the company, Mid they wero not, but. pnmp- ing operations were going- oji.-Ilis Lordship, in appointing a receiver, said ho would grant leave for the receiver to act at once, anrr ho would see who were the people in charge and counsel could apply for a manager on producing proper evidence.—Mr. I;ini, If your lordsIDr; pleased

LLANDILO AUCTION MART SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE. The/ Llajidilo and District Cattlo Market and Auction Mart Company held the fourth annual Christmas show and sale of prime fat. stock at its spacious and well-adapted market adjoining Llan- dilo Bridge railway station on Wednesday last, and it was a complete success from all points of view. There was a splendid lot of animals present in each section, the large entry showing how highly the farmers of the district appreciate the work which the Company has done in obtaining the best prices for their stock. Since its inception under the guidance of Mr. F. Dudley W llhams-urummond, the Company has gone ahead, and it bide fair to becoming the largest and most important mart of its kind in Wales. The prosperity of the Company depends on the source of supply, and the success of the sales clearly points to the large support it receives from farmers and butchers, whose coming into direct contact means mutual advantage. The Company have been very fortunate in their choice of auc- tioneers and officials, to whom a large slice of the credit is due. The six classes in the show attracted a very large entry of especially fine quality cattle, and a bener all-round collection o. piiine iat stock it would be hard to find. The judges were: Mr. Davies, butcher, Porth; Mr. Rees, Maesteg, and Mr. Brown, Gower. At the subsequent auc- tion the cattle were sold by Mr. W. V. Howell Thomas, of the firm of Messrs. Howell Thomas and Son, auctioneers, etc., Carmarthen, and the sheep and pigs by Mr. W. Jones, actioneer, etc., Ammanford. There was an extraordinary clearance of the cattlo present, the demand for "beef being exceptionally keen. The first prize beast was sold for £42, and a fine young animal of Eearl Caw- (lor's fetched JE31 5s. Other prices included: Two beasts of Mr. E. Jones, Manoravon. at £25 each; £27, to Messrs. Thomas, Pentredavies; £24, to Mr. Jones, Liwynyrhyn, and £23 5s., to Mr. Falconer, Bremenda. Sheep averaged 35s. each. and lanms 29s., which is really a great price considering tho low state of the market at present. Pigs made on an average about. 9s. a tcore. The fact that the total realised over £1,600 speaks for brik business done. Admirable arrangements were made by the capable Managing Director (Mr. D. Burnett)" and the energetic Secretary (Mr. A. S. Williams. Llan- dilo). The treasurer is Mr. J. Jones, Llandilo. Appended are the prize list, and prices obtained for the winning bea.ts:- Besr fat ox or heifer (open), prizes given bv Llandilo Tradesmen-1st prize, £2, Mr. Phil Lewis', Pantglas. Mydrim (sold to Mr. Thomas, i andore Swansea, for £42); 2nd prize, £1. Mr. Phil Lewis, i Pantglas (sold to Mr. Thomas, Lyidore, £38); 3rd prize, 10s., Messrs. White and oom, Glynceirau, Glam.; he, Mr. Davies, Cwmsawdde. Best fat ox or heifer (the property of a tenant farmer)—1st, JE3. Phil Lowis, Pantglas; 2nd. £1 10s, Mr. Phil Lewis, Pantglas; 3rd, Messrs. White and Sons; he, Mr. Davies Cwmsawdde. Best pen of three fat sheep (open)—1st, £1. Mr. Harries, Penybank, Llangathen (sold to Mr. J. Harries, Brynmelin, for 39s. a-pieoe); 2nd. 10s.. Mr. Evan Jones. Manoravon (sold to Mr. Evans, Peny- Kraig for 38" apiece): hc, Mr. Evan Jones, Manoravon. Best, pen of three fat lambe (prooertv of a tenant, farmer)—1st. £1. Mr. Lewis, Troedyrhiw (sold to Mr. Edwards, Ammanford. for 34s. each); 2nd 10s Mr. Perkins, Closglas. Llandilo (sold to Mr. Thomas. Lhxhwyn Dairy, for 29s. each); hc, Mr. Price, Gate Inn, Llandilo. Best fat pig Mr. F. Dudlev Wil- liams-Druminond, Hafodneddyn (sold to Mr. Par- sons, butcher, Swansea, for £9 12s. 6d.); 2nd, Mr. Lewis, Troedyrhiw (sold to Mr. Price, Peny- bank. for £7): he, Mr. Harries, Penvbank, Llan- agthen. Best pen of three porkers (the property of a tenant farlTler)-18 £1, Mr. Griffiths Rhufawr, Llandilo (sold to Mr. Parsons, butcher. Swansea for £3 a-piece): 2nd. 10s.. Mr. Tobias, Closglas, Llan. arthney (sold to Mr. Parsons, Swansea, for £2 16s. 6d. each). Special prize for best beast fed on Thorley's cake —1, Mr. Phil Lewis, Pantglas. Mydrim.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN POULTRY.—At the Cardigan Show last week the following local successes were recorded:—Messrs. D. Jones Evans, Cwmceri, one second and two thirds; Thomas Thomas, Ralltgeri, Cwmcov; Dl. o. Thomas, Aberarad. Mr. Jones Evans also took prnes for honey. Messrs. Davies and Sons, butchers, took the first, prize for a steer or heifer of any breed not exceeding three years, and also a. card for fat ox or heifer of any breed over three years. EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—The monthly meet- ing of the Education Committee was held on Fri- day, Alderman T. Morris presiding. Attendance.—Mr. Jones, in his report, stated that a great deal of sickness prevailed throughout the district. The percentage of children over 5 was 83.8, and 82.9 of all ages. The Llandyssul Council School was the only one which had made a per. centage of 90 for the month. Inspectors' Reports.- Rhydlewisr The cfficienoy of this school is in all respects very well maintained. The teaching continues to be very intelligently given and a very creditable standard is reached in most of the subjects of instruction in spite of the fact that changes have taken place in the staff during recent year*. The infants were well and carefully taucht and trained. The efficiency of the infants* has 1m. proved since the school was last reported on. It is very gratifying to report that a school library, con- taining about 300 books, has been formed since the issuo of the last report, and that the books are excellently used by the pupils.—Trogroes Council School: Mr. Jones deserves great praise for the ivav in which the school has been conducted since the last report was issued, more than three years ago. the highest class especially is well and intolligentlv taught. A capital library has been formed, which has already proved of much use and profit to the pupils. Repairs —It was authorised to repair the defective roof of Adpar Council School at a mm of JE4 10s. to £ 5. Salaries. Increase to the amount of £2 IDs. was granted to each of the following:—A. Jone-s (r.). Rhydlewis; Mvfanwy Griffiths (C.j. Penmorfa; M. Thomas (L.), Rhydlewis. The sum of £ 2 to Marv Evans (L.), Penmorfa. and the Finance Committee were recommended to grant an increase of £5 in the salary of Mr. D. H. Alorris. Penmorfa. INQUEST.— An inquest was held on Thursdav touching the death of Marv Anne Lodwick 43, wife of Benjamin Lodwick, Glariaber, Pontuerri. & *lr- Evans, coroner. Ex-Inspector Dennis W illiams being foreman of the jury. Evidence was given to show that the deceased, who was found drowned was subject to attacks of melancholia.— The husband said when they went to bed on Tues- day night about 11 p.m. she was quite cheerful and the last words she said. "First to sleei, to whistle lie slept, heavily as usual, and awoke about 7 a m on Wednesday, and found her missing. He called but had no answer. He marched for her ami asked Catherine Davies if she had seen her and David Jones, Bryriteg, came along. The three worn to search. At last they saw her shawl in tlie hedge of Dolgoch held. Then, was a pool of water and she was found there. The jurv returned a ver- dict of suicide whilst temporarily insane. 1 ERSOXAL.—Air. Davies. Crynant,, a student of 111" Emlyn Giuinmar School was the special preacher at the anniversary-services at Glanamman on Sun- day and Monday last. i -S.A. Air. I1 rank Thomas. Alamre. addressed the meeting on Sunday, and Airs. Morris gave a solo. BILLIARDS.—At the recent billiard tournament much excitement was shown. Mr. D. R. Richards came first with a score of 150 against 136. thu- wi rlllillg the handsome cue ofFered as a prize. Boy SCOUTS.—A local contingent of bov soouis has been formed here. DEATH.—It is with great regret many will of the death of Air. Evan Lloyd Davies. Spring Lank, retired tradesman, which took place on Wed- liesdav. He was a member of the Methodist ( hapc).

TALSARN NEUADDFAWR Fox HOl-DS. TIÚ celebiated pack of hounds met at. Talsarn on Monday, the 10th inst. when the following were present at the meet: David and Dan (huntsman and whip); Air. J C. and Aliss Harford: Airs, and Aliss luglis Jones (and groom); Alessrs. Ben Davies. Berthnew vdd; David Davies, Talfan: Griff Jenkins, IVntrefelin • John Daniel Alorgan, Berthyreghvys: John Davies. Fea- thers Hotel: David Lloyd and Hannah Lolyd. Penbrvnmawr; Tom Morgans. Penlan, and a host of pedestrians, including such good sport as Tom Morgans, Cw mrodyn; Evan Jones, Smithy: Tom Jones. Boot Warehouse, and Llew O. Davies. Tal- sary. After partaking of light, refreshments at the well-known hostelry of the village, a move was made* to- Cwni Parcau, and then to Alltgoch, always a "cert" for a quarry, but to-day both covens wen- barren of a tenant. From here hounds and horse- men went in single file over that, precipitous placv call<>d Van, working their way to Tanrallt and Gwarffynon, but hero again sport wag not forth- coming, with the result that- a good few of the followers lost, heart and wended their wav home- wards feeling sad and disconsolate. It i., t., 00 hOpf-d that the district will be again favoured by another meets when bettor pn'pkrauions will be made and a good six>rt. secured. L, 0- D,

FERRYSIDE ST. THOMAS CIIRACH.—a meeting of v con- gregation of St. Thomas Church, held it the School, Ferryside, on Wednesday night. last, Mr. Warren W. Walton, of Ilolcwm, Ferryside. was unanimously appointed treasurer of St. Thomas' Cliurch. Air. R. A. Neville preside at the meet- ing. The newly-appointed treasurer i" a prominent supporter of St. Thomas's Church, which is main- iained by voluntary contributions, and Airs. Walton is an active Church worker. The appointment is a popular one, and it is confidentally anticipated that the new treasurer will prove a worthy successor to the late Colonel Pelby Fry. who for many years fulfilled the duties of this most, imjiortank office in a most satisfactory manner. May hU rrrir.t-- descend upon his successor.

r LLANSTEPHAN CONCERT.—On Friday evening, the 10th inst., the long-expected children's concert was held. when, despite the inclement weather, a large audience gathered together. The chair was occupied by Mr. John Franois, U.C. The Down, who was most cordially received, and in his opening remarks re- ferred to the fact that forty-six years ago ne was a scholar at this school, tie aLo "ompa-ed the oldpfl with the present time, much to the ativau a.r; of the. latter, trusting the parents and children would properly appreciate the many advantages at present placed at. their disposal, tie paid a high tribute to departed local gentry who in years gone by took keen interest in education and in the wel- fare of the poorer scholars. The first part of the concert was wholly occupied by oie infants and younger -children, who gave great satisfaction with their action songs, recitations, and dialogues. Their work showed most patient and careful training, and the assistants. Alls. Anthony and Aliss Jones, are to Be congratulated upon the splendid performance of the little ones under their charge. The second part was opened by a pianoforte solo by Esther Alan- Evans. which was very niocly rendered. Her teacher, Aliss F. Williams, may well feel gratified wirh her pupil's progress. The eldar scholars opened their programme with the rendering of two part songs and choruses, followed by recitations, action songs, physical drills, et-c. Every item on the programme was very pleasing, but most notice- able were the part songs and the exceptionally sweet singing of the girls, and the precision with which all the various movements in the action songs and physical and musical drills were carried cur.. The items that attracted most notice and had to be responded to were the "Tambourine Song and Dance." a very pleasmg number, performed grace- fully by sixteen girls*. "Hoop g" and drill, smartly performed by fourteen boys; a collection of "Old Welsh Nursery Rhymes" set to music was keenly appreciated, the most prominent being "Y Pia Brithwyn," "Hen fenyw fach Kidwelly, "Myn d i'r Ysgol." "Ymgom y bardd a'r gwcw,' "Can y broga," "Lili Ion," and "Hen Eglwys fach Pencader, etc. A very graceful song by the was the "Mar Song" and drill, the various movements of the starts producing a pleasing effect: physical drill by the boys was performed with smartness, and the benefit following it is visible upon those taking part: comic song. "Buly Bump- kins at the Coronation," by Ocky Owen. brought down the house; the young sing'er promises well to become a capital actor anu comic singer, his performance being perfectly free. and natural. Stanley Griffiths gave the song, "Good old Aunt Eliza" with laughing chorus, and was loudly cheered. The favourite, Phoebe Williams, a familiar soloist and local winner at eisteddfodau nicely ren- dered "Rock-a-bye'' with cnorus rendered by the girls behind the curtains, was most effective, while the wand drill by the girls was one of the most taking and graceful items performed during the evening, and received a well-deserved ovation. Be- fore the rendering of the National Anthem, Mr- Evans, the headmaster, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Miss F. WIlliams. The Green, for her invaluable services as accompanist, not only during the evening, but at all the practices for the last month, and her long experience in the training of young children, with her knowledge oi the peculiar difficulties attending them, were a great factor m the success of the whole entertainment. To the assistants also who worked so efficiency, and the chairman, the heartiest thanks were given. The singing of the National Anthem, Aliss Phoebe Wil- liams taking the solo, brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

BURRY PORT FUNERAL.—On Tuesday afternoon last the remains of Airs. Evans, wife of Mr. David iWans. Elking- ton-road. were laid to rest, at Tabernacle graveyard. A largo number oi relatives and friends came to pay her the last tribute of respect. The Revs. Ellis Williams. John Owen. and Alorgan Jones, Saron. L la nelly, oiffciated. The deceased lady was 62 years of age, and had been for many years a most faithful memoer of Tabernacle Baptist Chapel. We express our deepest sympathy with Mr. Davies. CONCERT.—The annual concert, of Bethel C.M. Chapel was given at Bethel Chapel, Pembrev Vil- lage, last Saturday night, when the celebrated can- tata, Belshazzar » Feot-t" or "The Fall of Babylon." was rendered by the Chapel Choir and Orchestra, assisted by the following artistes:—Soprano, Miss Blodwen Hopkins, Llangennech; contralto, Mh-s Esthere Cooper. Ynyshir; tenor, Mr. Harrv Lewis, Nelson; bass, Mr. J. Brenig Jones. Templeton. Tno organist was Aliss Gwla-dys Davi<^s: leader of orches- tra, Air. William Richards; conductor, Mr. Tom Wiliams; reader, Mr. G. Aneurin Jones. In the absence of Mr. J. G. Anthony, the chair was taken by Mr. William Howell, Barry Port. On Tuesday night the same cantata was performed at the Parish Hall. Burry Port, when Air. R. G. Thomas presided. i i/)oi>. The water supply was not found wanting in Burry Port last Saturday, but even then they could well say, "There is water all around and not a. drop to drink." New-street and a part of Station- terrace were one pond of water of an average depth of nearly two feet. It tlroke into many houses and has rendered many articles useless. The water covered the floor of the Engine Inn to the depth of over two feet. It seems that. no one remembers such a scene in Burry Port. ANNIVKRSARY SKRVICKS.—Last Sunday and Monday night the anniversary services of Bethany C.M. Chapel were held. The special preacher for the occasion was the Rev. S. Edwards, Alertliyr. Aliss Peregrine presided at the organ, 'and Mr. Robert Lewis conducted the choir.—Lost Tuesday week the anniversary .service of the pastor (the Rev. D. Harris) were held. In the afternoon a verv powerful sermon was delivered by the Rev. H. Elvet Lewis. :\1. London. In the evening, the Rev. E. Lewis delivered a fine lecture on "Williams o'r Worn at Jerusalem Chapel (kindly lent for the occa- sion). The chair was taken by Mr. Harry D. Evans, Llanellv. All present greatly enjoyed the lecture

HENLLAN DKATK.—On Tuesday morning occurred the death of Airs. Ann Jones, Gwarliyn, near Bronwvdd De- ceased was 65 years tof age, and had been com- plaining lately for some time. but the end came somewhat suddenly. The interment takes place to- day (Friday) at Henllan. MISSIONARY.—The missionary boxes at Capcl Drindod were opened at Tuesday night by Dr, Jenkins and Aliss Jones. Cwrcoed. A sum of nearly £ 5 was collected from the various boxes. The highest amount was collected by Airs. Capt. Jenkins. Froniago. 1 KNODIAD. Pleser ydyw gan drigohon v cylch estyri croe^aw calonog i Mr. Jones a'i deulu'o Pont Llanio. ar ei ddyfodiad yma yu olynydd i Air. Aiorris fel gorsaf-feistr yn Henllan. CYMBO ENWOG.— Alae Air. Abel J. Jones, B.A. B.k. Ph. D., mab Air. a Airs. D. R. Jones Tonv- pandy. gynt. o Brynffynon, Henllan, vn odnabvddus îr rhan fwyaf o n darllenwjr yn y cyleh yma, ac mae yr ardal yma mor falch ag un rhan o'n gwlad i glywed am ci yrfa lwvddianus. Yr wvthnos ddi- weddaf yr ydym yn cael ei fod wedi et ddvhafu i r swydd o Arolygyctd Ysgolion o dan Adran Gvm- reig Lwrdd Addysg. Estynir y lion^yfarchiadau mwyaf gwresog iddo ar ei tenodiad teilwng, ac vn sicr yn fuan iawn v ceir teimlo doethineb v dew'is- lad. Jla gan Mr. Jones tu cefn iddo gvfoeth v profiad llwvraf yn nglyn a pliob adran o'n cyfundrefn aduvs-giadol. Pel efrydydd mae ei lwrddiant- wedi bod yn enhriadol o ddisglaer, a yn ngwyneb yr oil mae mown llawn gydymdeimlad a'r hvn svdd vn nodwoddiadol o lailw;r teimlad Cymrcig." Alao vymru yn on ill nerth mown evmoriadau o'r fnth. Mae graddio o Brif Atnrofa Cvmru, Prif Athrofa C aergrawnt, a Phrif AtJlrofa -J(>na. Yr oedd yn bresenol yn dal swydd o ddarlitlivdd cvnorthwvol ar Addysg yn Athrofa Caerdydd. ei fod wedi esgyn mor uchel. (.to hawdd gcnyrri gredu v cvfvd vn uwch eto, oblegid nid yw ond 31 mlwvid "oed Brodyr iddo ydynt y Parch. D. R. Jones. AI.A., Bethlehem, -plott. Caerdydd, a Mr. Rees Jones, lonypandv. lei ei frawd. mae ynddo lawer o allu a dyheuad llcnyddol. a nerth a gaffo i wneyd gwaith mmvreto yn y dyfodol. medd pawb o'i edmvgwyr.

KIDWELLY COVCKRT.— On Friday and Saturdav evenings last most succet-ful and enjoyable concerts were given 8T tte lowii Hall by the scholars of the National Schools. Kidwelly, the hall being crowded to its utmost capacity both evenings. On Friday evening Hroomhiil, presided, and on Saturday Air. Graw-Ik- occupied the chair. infants opened the programme, and went, through several very pretty action songs, dances, and drills splendidly, and without a hitch. The .girls also some extremely pretty dances and drills those with ribbons, wheels, looking glasses, and balls takine- immensely. The dances by both girls and bovs were particularly well done, the Gipsr scene beine- especially good. The boys, with great gusto, went through several humorous interlude* splendidlv The greatest praise is duo to Mr. Thomas (head* mazier). MLSS Randell. A[i,s Hugh (Alixed School)! Miss Wixoey. and Miss Jones (Infants' School) for the very great pains they had taken in training the children for tJlLs concert Miss Wlxcey and Mis Edna Thomas accompanied on the pianoforte, and Messrs. Jones. Thos. Wild, J. Alorcan. W. J homas. Gwdym Jones, and Ivor Thomas acted a* steward-. Alore entertainments of this kind would be moj, acceptable here, and we are gl.td to learn ■iat the Ilillfield children are now busy preparing lor one to come off shortly. °

♦ NR.NRI„. MARRIAGE. •. ~"CILE>. — On December 8th, ar St. Alary. Haldock. Herts., by the Rev. Canon .Nairn. vir-ur., E. P. Hughes Dudley. M.R.C\S.. L.R.O.P.. of Carton. Cambs., and son of tho lato Dr Dudley, of Yardley-Hastings, Norths.. to Ethel Alary, daughter of tho late John L.S.A.. Al.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., of Haldock, Hert* DEATHS. (SI34p FRANCIS. -December 13th. at Alyrtl,. Hill. wap I armarthon, Mr. John Francis, 62 vcir* LEONARD -December 16th. at Spring Gardens, Llue-street. Larmartlietj, Ellen, wife of Air. Wm: Leonard (and olcWt dawrlnrr of JIr. T". BlamJ Davies!, asrocl 44 yoars.

FOUR DAYS ONLY.—J. Davies and fk,n., Cloth ilall. Carmarthen, arc now disposing- of a Urge stock of MiMinery, Furs, and Blouses at greasy reduced prices before Christmas. 1941 I )i;ATH-We regret tei announce tio death of .\( 1" M. Jones, 15, Mill-street, Carmj.t;en, who P<i-sed sway on Tuesday last at. the of 60. De- erased was a member of St. Peter's Church. The time raj takes place to-day (Friday) for Abergwih. IN our report of the musical recital given by Mr. George Kendall, of Brighton, at the English Wes- Church, it was incorrectly stated that Miss Ethel Jones was the accompanwt. It should have, been Miss Manon Jones, L.R.A.M., the Pa-rade, mJio was complimented by Mr, Kendah her skil- ful playing. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL—Half-yearly service* Merc held at, the above chapel on Sunday last when the. Rev. J 'Roberts-Hem.. of Portsmouth, was the special preacher. Mr. Roberts-IIcm preached {.k. <jiient and impressive sermons morning and evening t) large congregations. The services wero continual on AlotwApy night, when the rev. genUoma-n again delighted a large congregation. MILL-STREET MISSION".—The seven DA A mis-.i<>n conducted at the Mill-street Mission Rooms by Mrs. -L;wey, Highgate, assisted by Miss Christ irm Lynch, the singing evangelist, Liverpool, came to an end on Monday evening last, and on that eve-t- inu* Mrs. Lvnch lectured on the story of her hfo to e large audience. The Rev. W. 1' Howla-inis. minister of Water-street Chapel, presided,. MOSICAL SUCCESS.—At the School Examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, Dr. Alwxk of London, being examiner, held rectn.y at The Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, Miss Phyllis U»v«s. 58. King-street. Carmarthen, obtained a Pass Certt- tHficate in the Lower Division; Miss Nancy ones, ('alTnarthen House. Carmarthen, Honours i eititicdto the Elementary Division: and Miss Lallie Jones. Old London House, Carmarthen, Honour Certi- lie a to in the Primary Division. All wero pupils ot 31 rs. Mills-Roberts, The Retreat. Carmarthen, who is to be congratulated upon their success. CVTTLE SHOW SUCCESSES.—Mr. John Lloyd, butcher Dark-gate, is again to be congratulated on the success of. his cattle at the recent first-class shows. At Smithfield show, Mr. Lloyd 8 Aberdeen- Amrus ox. "Tochineal Style," led by Mr. R. Hudson, Daricsfield, Great Marlow, was the rose. ■ve second best steer or ox for the i;50 silver cup, being placed next to the champion for the .o>t bea-st m the show. At Birmingham show also the same beast. \\<1" awarded the second place in the champion animal of the show. We wish Mr. Lloyd still further suocesses. LOCAL WINNERS AT PEMBROKE SHOW.—The follow- ing were the local winders at Pembroke Fat. Stock Show held on Tuesday last:—Steer, three years and upwards, 1 and 2, Earl Cawdor. HeitVr. three, vears and upwards. 3, Earl Cawdor. Cow, OJXTI toO inembers of club, 1, Earl Cawdor. Heifer or steer, over two and under three. 1 and 2. Eari Cawdor. (Vast fed on Thorley's food. Earl Cawdor. The dinner was held at the King's Arms Hotei, when the Hon. Colwyn Philipps received quite an ovation. At, the Haverfordwest fat stock show un Tuesday, Mr. Phylip Lewis, Partgtas, took first prize for the best fat ox, and second for the test fat steer of any or cross excepting Welsh Black Breed. Mr. —also ob- tained the prize given for the best beast fed on Thorley's cake. AN INTERESTING BOOKLET.—"One of England's Purest Products" is the title of an attractive a.nd interesting booklet just issued by the proprietors of the famous "Oakhtll" RtoUt. This booklet, which j" nicely got up, tears a striking design on it.* cover symbolic of the celebrated "Oakhill." The. letterpress, which is very well written, deals with the celebrated stout which is bottled at the village of Oakhill in Somersetshire, and beside describing the breweries and different processes, includes a number of extracts from medical papers eulogising the several good qualities of the stout a. nourish- ill and stimulating medicine und pleasant drink. The whole is profusely illustrated with photographs of the different departments beautifully executed on art paper. ORGAN" RECITAI..—After the evening service at Christ Church on Sunday evening laf-t a. pleasing organ recital was given by Mr. W. Baxter Brookes, F.R.CO. (organist) assisted by the church choir. There was a good attendance, and Mr. Brooke's playing, which was quite up to its ut-ual high standard, wa.s greatly appreciated. The cisoral items i were also very well rendered. The following WHS the programme:—Pastorale (Merkel); duet, we are ambassadors," chorus, "How lovely are the messengers" .(Mendelssohn); Ave Marià. (Baeh- Counod) Adagio (Spohr); offertory hymn, :\0. 257; (a) Marche Funehre et Chant Seraphuiuo," HI) Allegro in F Sharp Minor (Guihnantt; chorus,, "And the glory of the Lord" (Handel). On Sunday evening next, after the service at St..John's Church, the organist (Mr. F. W. Watts) will give one of his well-known organ recitals. As this is to te Mr. Watt's benefit recital it is hoped that there will be a large audience who will assuredly have musical treat, as Mr. Watt's playing is always pleasing and entertaining. MIPS STEPNEY AND THE LITERARY AND SCIEXTIFIO INSTITT'TK. — On Thursday in last week on the occa- sion of the- Carmarthenshire .ntiquariitl1 Society's annual conversazione and exhibition, Miss Cowetl- Stepney, of the Dell, Llauelly, accompanied by her cousin, Mr. Alan Stepnoy-Gulston, Derwydd, and Mr. George Eyre Evans, paid her first visit to Car- marthen. During her short stay in the town, Miss Stepney paid a visit to tho Literary and Scientific Tn-titure, in which her lafe father ("Sir A. C. Stepney, Bart.) was so deeply interested, 'and which benefits under his will. Mist; Stepney was received by the chairman of the Institute (Mr. Herdv Howell), Mr. F. BrigstoCke (hon. we.), and the librarian (Mr. Baldwin), who conducted her around the rooms. She was greatly interested in the large collection of books given by L'T father to the library and in the general working of the In- stitute. Miss Stepney then visited and inspected the collection of photographic reproductions given to the School of Art by her father, and also visited St. Peter's Church, in order to see th" Roman altar now set up in the porch, and the tomb of Sir Rhys up-Thomas. Her round of sight-seeing before the conversazione concluded with a view of the rooms of the Antiquarian Society, of which Rh., is a. founda- tion member, and with whose welfare she is keenly concerned. The financial result of tho dramatic performance given in aid of the Institute last week- is most satisfactory, the substantial sum of £12.8". 7d. being handed to the treasurer. "RHYri LEWIS" AT WATER-STREET CHAPEL.—A large number of entertaining and amusing events have, in the pa-t. taken place in connection with tl10 Water-street Young People's Society, but for talent and pure fun and amusement there have been 110110 to heat, the performance of the Welsh drama "Hhys Lt.wis" (Daniel Owen), which was given at the schoolroom 1ast, Wednesday evening. There was a fairly large and fully-appreciative, audience, which, despite the novelty of the play teing entirely in the vernacular hugely enjoyed the piece, and greeted every of wit or fine piece acting ,with loud laughter jir vociferous applause. The dramatis wa- full of eound talent, Kome of it well known, while in others of the actors were discovered histrionic surprises. Although it is im- possible to make any comparison tetweon the. various f>erformer.s mention should te ni&do of four who were particularly good, thev were Miss Madi-e Jones (Mari Lewis), Miss Fanny'Richards (Barbara), Mr. Tom Thomas (Wil Bryan), and Mr. Robert Thomas (Tomos Hartley). The full cast was as follows:—Mari Lewis, Miss Madge Jones; Hhys Lewis, Mr. W. U. Lewis: Wil Bryan, Mr. Tom Thomas: Bob Lewis, Mr. T. Jones: Sergeant Wil- liams, Mr. Meudwy Davies; James, Mr. James Jones: Tomos Barth'y, Mr. Robert Thomas; Bar- bara Hartley, Miss Fanny Richards; Marked Pita is. Miss C. Jeremy; Miss Hughes, Miss E. Phillips; "V r At-hraw, Mr. John James; Lletywraig, Mr*. T. Uoyd; Sus. Miss Nicholas. C-YMMRODORION SOCIETY'S. LKfcTl'BK. — A UKM?till<J, of the Carmarthen Cymrodorion Society was held on Tuesday evening last at the PeutrepcK-th Schools, wliere Mr. J. D, Jones, Pictou-tenaee (postmaster) presided over a fairly large audience. A Welsh song having been rendered by Mr. Dan Bartlett in fine style (accompanied 011 the. piuno bv Mr. F. W. Watts, organist of Sr. Join's Church). the chairman read a letter which he had received from Sir Vincent Evans, London, thanking the Society for their message of congratulation on the knighthood recently conferred upon him by H.M. the ing. A lecture in Welsh was then delivered by the Rev. T. J. Jones, M.A., vicar of Gettvgaer. on "The Roman remains in South Wales." The lee- utro was illustrated with lantern slides. The lecture dealt principally with the Roman fort discovered close to the Vicarage at Gellvgaer, which, from an merited stone, specimens of Simian ware- and coins there was supposed to have been built about the time of the Emperor Trajan. The lecturer ex- plained the plan of the fort in detail, and alluded to the architecture and general building, which, he >nid. if rough, had lasted for 1800 years. He also alluded to the very fine system of bath.s, which em- braced vapour baths, hot and cold baths, etc. In mentioning the usefulness of tho fort, the speaker said that the system of block-houses adopted by our troops in the South African war was precisely the :111111> its that, of the Roman forts. In explaining the meaning of the name Gellvgaer, Mr. Jones sug- gested that "Golly" was really a corruption of "Cit," meant a small church, and .-aid tbat- pro- bably near where the present church roxxl there was a. ehureli where both Welsh and Romans worshipped, lie caused much laughter by saying that when at his invitation Cardiff Antiquarian Society went (Jown to visit the place they took very little noiice! of it as the lecturer's gooseberries wero ripe, and they were too busy eating them. He added that the next time he invited them he took care 10 do when his fruit was not in season. At the close of the lecture a hearty vote of thanks to the lec- turer was passed on the proposition of Mr. John Lewis, and seconded by Mr. (Joiner Henry, while a similar vote- was accorded to the chairman. Be- fore the meeting terminated a small committee wsa appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the celebration of St. David's Day, 1910. The next lecture will be given on the 10th January, when Professor Anwyl, of the University of Wates. vvill speak on "Early Welsh Literature." A SR.S. CONCERT.—On Thursday evening in .ast J week a well-attended concert was given m aid ot 1 the Orphan V'und of the Amalgamated Society Ç' I Railway Servants. Several well-known artistes ^>1 part, and the conceit Mas greatly apprecia DANCK.—The members^of the 'ele^^i^ Dancing Class bad a "long-night" dancq ffH Wednesday evening last. Refreshment^ Vere supplied, beijtg' in tho hands of some of the lady n'icmbors. Mr. T..S. Puddkxambo W*s at the p«Uio. Tho other arrangem&nts was in the capa.bie hands of the hon. .v?rotary, Mr. Evan Evans-. MINIATCRB RIFLE MATCH.—A post match in con- nect-ion with the Welsh Miniature RiHf) Assooiatiou tooK jilace last week between St Peter's Club, Carmarthen, and Tenby. The total scores were:- Sr. Peter's. Carmarthen, 724; Tenby, 719. On Thursday (yesterday) a match took place between St Peter's and Laugharne^ who recently beat, the St. David's Rifle Olub, Carmarthen. St. Peters Ciub is now open for membership to all townsmen over 16 yeara of age. As by the permission of the vicar (tho en Archdeacin Evans| the club meets iri Priorv-street School, which is warm and well lighted, it, is hoped that many young men will avail themselves of the opportunity of providing cheap and useful recreation for themselves iluring the win- ter months.