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HUNTING APPOINTMENTS
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, the 28th inst., at Rhydowen Station, at 11 a.m.. and on Saturday. January 1st (New Year's Day), at Guildhall-square, Carmarthen, at 10.45 a.m. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meef, on Monday the 27th inst., at Royal Oak, La mooter. »r,d on Thursday, the 30th inst., at. Ffosvffin; each day at 10.30 a.m. Tho Plasgeler Harriers will meet on Monday, ti-P J 27th inst., at Pentrecagal. and on Saturday, January 1st, 1910, at Cwmduad; each day at 11 a.m. Tho Bronwydd Beagles will meet on Saturday, January 1st. (New Year's Day), at Plwnip Cross Roads, at 12 o'clock noon. The Tivy-Side Hounds will tteet on Mondav. the 27th inst., at Cardigan, and on Saturday, Janmry 1st (New Year's Day), at Nevcastle-Emlyn; each day at 10.45 a.m.
Family Notices
MARRIAGE. GRIFFITHS-EDWARDS. December 16th, at Llangunnor Church, Carmarthen, Mr. Bertie Gri- ffiths, gardener at. Bryn Towy, and Miss Lizzie • Edwards, second daughter of Mr. John Edwards, gardener. Penbryn Cottage, near Carmarthen. DEATH, RICHARDS.—On Sunday, 19t.h. inst., of James Richards, of Pantyrathro, Llanstephan, and Bel- size Park, Hampstead. London, aged 77 years. Private ftitwrat Thursday, 12 o'clock,
FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN FRANCIS
FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN FRANCIS On Friday last, at Llangunnor Churchyard, the burial took placo of the mortal remains of Mr. John Francis, Myrtlo Jriiii, principal of the weil-known auctioneering hrm of Messrs. John Francis and fton. Previous to the departure for the churchyard a short service was held at the house, attended by the tamily. The interment was made in a spot close by where the late Sir Lewis Morns, the poet of Penbryn, is buried, and over- looKing the beautiful vaie of iowy towards the home of deceased gentleman's family for 5UU years. Tne coffin, which was covered with beautiful wreaths, was conveyed to the cnucch amidst, signs ct mourning on every hand. The bearers were the head woodwards, carpenters, and masons on the several estates of which the deceased was the agent. Both at the pretty littlo church iwhich was filled with frionds and sym- pathizers) of which the deceased gentleman had Deen a warden for 25 years, and at the graveside, the Vicar (tho Rev. 1). 11. Evans), tho Vicar of St. Peter's (the Ven. Arcndeacon Owen Evans), and the Rev. D. L. Prosser (vicar of Pembroke Dock) offici- ated, the hymn, "On tne Resurrection iYiormng," betUg sung with touching effect. The old Welsh hymn, "0 tryniau Caersaiem," was impressively sung at the graveside. The chief mourners were: Capt. Jack Francis and Mr. David ranclS (sons); Mr. David Francis (brother), and Mr. T. Bowen Davies, Rugby; Mr. E. Bowen Daviee, London; and Messrs. Dan and W. Jbaugharne Morgan, Swansea (cousins). Amongst the friends and sympathizers present were: Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H., The Croft, St. Clears; Mr. Hubert Alexander, Cardiff (representing the Auctioners' Institute of the United Kingdom); Mr. T. W. Barker, Oaklands; Mr. H. Brunei White, magistrates' clerk; Mr. T. Walters, coroner for West Carmarthenshire; Rev. Thomas Thomas, vicar of Abergwili; Rev. J. Herbert, vicar of Llanllawddog; Rev. T. Jones, vicar of Llan- ddarog; Rev. Owen Jones and Rev. D. T. Alban, Carmarthen; Rev. E. Evans, Cwmdwyfran; Rev. G. Evans, Penaarn; Col. Lloyd, Pare Henri; Col. Aslett, Bolahaul; Capt. Leslie, Cwmgwili; Major Evans, Ystrad; Capt. Harries, Br-vntowy; Mr. E. H. Leeder, Swansea; Mr. Hume Buckley Roderick, Burry Port; Mr. W. J. Rees, Swansea; Mr. F. Dudley Williams-Drummond, Hafod- neddyn; Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Ystradwr- alit; Dr. Alfred Lloyd, Llandilo; Mr. Evan Jones, Manoravon; Mr. J. V. Colby, Ffynone; Mr. P. J. Wheldon, Carmar- then; Mr. C. E. Davies, Carmarthen; Rev. J. Popkin Morgan, Llandrindod Wells; Mr. W. W. T. Prosser, Brynderwen; Mr. Martin Richards, Llan- elly; Mr. D. Prothero, Dolwilym; Mr. E. Prothero, Glyntaf; Mr. J. Thomas, Velindre; Mr. D. E. Stephens, Trawsmawr; Mr. Pryse Lloyd, Glangwili; Mr. D. H. Thomas, Starling Park; Mr. Percy Thomas, Derllys; Mr. J. Richards, Pantyrathro; Mr. Thomas, Pensarn; Mr. E. A. Rogers, Carmarthen; Mr. E. Colby Evans, Carmarthen; Mr. Wm. Thomas, Hall-street; Mr. J. Griffiths, Ardwyn; Mr. R. Falconer, Bwlch; Dr. BowemJones, The Friary; Mr. T. Davies, J.P., Picton-terrace; Mr. T. E. Brigstocke, J.P., Spilman-street; Mr. E. H. Morris, Brynmyrddin; Mr. W. Griffiths, Metropolitan Bank, Llaneliy; Mr. W. W. Prosser, Capeldewi; Mr. E. Morgan, Cwmffrwd; Mr. F. Wheatley, G.W.R., Car- marthen; Mr. J. F. Rees, M.R.C.V.S., Carmarthen; Mr. W. Vincent H. Thomas, Carmarthen; Mr. D. E. Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel; Mr. Thomas Thomas, Towyn; Mr. Robert Jones, King-street; Mr. J. Carver, Trecadwgan; Dr. Carver, St. Clears; Capt. F. de Rees, Llandovery; Mr. J. Anthony, Cifveithy; Mr. J. Walton Bishop), Llanellv; Mr. NVI J. Williams, Portiscliff; Mr. F. Brigstocke, Carmarthen; Mr. R. K. Lucas, representing Mr. James Thomas and Son, Haverfordwest; Mr. Gomer Henry, Llanddarog; the office staff and male servants at Myrtle Hill; Mr. W. Bateman, repro- renting tenants of Arden Estate, Pembrokeshire; Mr. Daniel Owen, representing tenants of Llanon Estate, Carmarthenshire; Mr. Gustav and Mr. Victor Jones, Carmarthen; Tom and Phil, The Kennels, Carmarthen; etc., otc. A large number of beautiful wreaths and other floral tribues were sent bv: The widow and family; Mrs. Lewis Hughes and children; Mrs. and Miss Howell, London; Miss Howell, Sloane- stree-t, London; Mr. and Mrs. H. Brunei White; Mrs. Jones, "The Queen's"; Mrs. Staccy Jones and family, Ringwood; Mrs. Oswald James; Mrs._ Humphreys and family; from Allyferin; Miss Annie Jones; Nellie and Maggie; Mrs. Prosser and family; Mr. and Mrs. W. Squires; Annie Arm- strong; Margery and Eira; Mr. and Mrs. J. Morti- mer Thomas; Lettice Lewis: Mr. and Mrs. Barker; Mrs. Phiillips, Dark-gate; blisses Rees, Fishguard' Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. Aslett; Office Staff; Mr. and Mrs. Stokes, 25. Gloucester-terraoe, Hyde- Park, London; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Bank House; Mr. W. J. Roes, Swansea; the Hon. Miss Rice, Dynevor Castle; Mrs. W. J. Buckley, Penyfai; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Griffiths, Burry Port; Mrs. Morris, of Coomb, and Sir Owen and Lady Phillips, 76, Eaton- square, London; Miss Waddle, Surrev Mr. and Mrs. J. Forsyth Rees; "Alfred and Louie'; Mr. Fred Ffitch Mason; Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Strick; from Towyn; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stephens, Broomhill Kidwelly; all at Ystrad; .Mr. and Mrs. Mr. L&wis Evans Nott- square; Lloyd and Alice, Brocttey House, Slough; ?v vr \yd' K/^hton; M. A. Andrews; the Members of the Carmarthenshire Hunt; j t?? Mrs. Rees, Nantyglastwn; Mr. A?d lr^ T°- W'Uiams. 20, King-street; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Evans, Dolwen House, Aber- gwili Mr. Llewellyn; from 38. Plastarton-avenue; from all at Bank Houso, Llandilo; Mr. H. Bucklev Roderick and Mr. Martin M. Richards; Mr. and Tis' ~Hon«y Bath- Blackheath: Mrs. John Olive, Boar s Head Hotel; Mr. and Mrs D H. Leslie. Shropshire (King's) Light Infant-rv; tho Misses Saunders, Court Henry; Capt. and Mrs Jennmgi Gelhdegj'Mr. D. H. Thomas; Tom and Nellie; Dr and Mrs Price: Mrs. J. Stewart Craw- ford and Miss Crawford. Sunnymead; Brethren of fb Pnfrter s No- and Mansel Lodge, No. 116; Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson, Castle Pygyn; George Morgan and Son, King-street; Mr. and Mr. D. E. Williams and family, Napier House. Carmarthen; i,-n; Mr. and Mrs. Pryse Lloyd, Glangwili; the Mioses Mansel. Maesteilo. Llandilo; Agnes and Edwin Mor- o-ana; Mr. and Mrs. Dclmo Davies-Evans, Penylan; Rev. J. Ponkin Morgan, Llanivr Vicarage; Mrs. Radchffe; W. P. and M. Davies," Pencwmins. Aber- g-wili; THR Jovksal Company, Ltd.; Rev. D. D. and Mrs. Evans; the Tenants of the Arden Estate at If,lannon. Carmarthenshire; the Members of the South Halos Branch of the Auctioneers' Institute; Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wheldon; Mr. and Mrs. Colby.
. DEATHOF MR. J. RICHARDS,…
DEATHOF MR. J. RICHARDS, PANTYRATHRO The death took place, on Sunday last, at his resi- dence, Pantyrathro, near Llanstephan, of Mr. James Richards, in his 77th year. Deceased, about a month ago, had a paralytic seizure, but appeared to be progressing until Friday last, when he was sud- denly attacked with pneumona, from which he never recovered. Deceased returned to Pantyrathro about 21 years ago, having amassed a considerable fortune in London, where he owned an extensive milk walk. This business was. on his retirement, formed into a private comjiany. under the style of the "Royal Dairy," Hampstead, of which deceased remained managing director up to the time of his death. This dairy is one of the finest and most- elaborate of its kind in London. Deceased, who spent a great deal of his time in London, owned a fine residence at Belzise Park, Hampstead. A great characteristic of his was not. to leave any work to another which he could do himself. During his latter years, his one hobby was to improve and modernise Pantyrathro, on which he spent a great of money. He was a staunch Nonconformist, and a deacon at the Sher- land-road C.M. Chapel, London. When at Pantyr- athro he attended Moriah C.M. Chapel, Llanstephan. and his last act. there was to preside at the meet- ing held in connection with the laying of the foundation stories in October last, one of which was laid by Mrs Richard. He leaves a widow, three sons. and a daughter (the wife of Dr. James, Penarth) to mourn his death, with all of whom the greatest sympathy" is felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Another daughter, the wife of Mr. I). H. Thomas. Starling Park, predeceased him. The funeral (which was private) took place yesterday (Thursday). With commendable consideration he was constantly planning work for the future, both for the comfort and convenience of his dependents and the good of the neighbourhood at large. He was particularly affable and kind of heart. Many acts of kindness and sympathy has he done, without ostentation, and many people in the neighbourhood will miss the genial smile and the warm sairno of the late squire of Pantyrathro. To Noncontormist causes he was particularly generous, ana only recently he gave a donaiion of ill,000 to the iund for aiding weak Konconformist causes ill London.
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CA £ MAnjiil £ N aoiiOOju ANNuAL PRIZE u ixuA. The annual uismbution oi piiioo to uie SLuaeiiu> at tue Lli.rLuö!LueU lÜaUUll(1.L ùcuoo1 IOUK !Jla.e iu ine ti1g ,uuvi vu 1ur"W1'y loot v.olk, ut:ll tue." was a cruwoeu attendance, ur WH.C,l _un1 Ine1- ton presioeu. J. lie piooeeuiiiga conimeiiceu by uio ieaamg oi L1H;> ileaumasiei. a i i, H1 wuiun Ut aliuueu to tllb aU.:>6l100 ot tiie cniiuiuiau 01 tne vjovei- iiors, iUi. L.. i^juyu, ana e^.pieja™ oympauiy wuii mm in his lamuy uere^vi-mciK. j. uo lieaumastei aiso made n1.1.ÜHjll 01 tne Ut.Y.U<¡,1 W 1 no scuooi uj tne late air .n.. stepney, auu me provision uy Hit: Ltovernors Oi d. loug-neeotd recreation lieiu, lOi Wiiica uiey wele especially inueUueu to Hi. -iyioiTus, WHO "tit the baLL ioii.II^, giving ireeiy LlL ma ume, aiiu purely lor uie iove 01 tne thing he- curing tor tHem wnat ihey nave so long wibiieu lor. iVlr. -tU.cHi went on, i cuine now LO tne .e- port and examination results.u seamy measuie oi success nas ueeu ours, inoetu, were A to select uiooe suDjects in wmen tne exannutiis nave appreciatively reported, 1 SUu1110 not Ot" lar Horn rtJII.W11g tUe wnole report, languages, mathematics, science, and art all come in lor their snare 01 commendation, ana bespeaK a .1""a.r:; worK o. c^iioentiaieu anu weH- dnected enort on the pait not oiuy 01 the boya, out also ot my si art, between wnom and myseii tHe most amisame relations prevaIl. LOOKIng nrst at uie honours oeruncate boys, J. make no uouoc tHa. no one-can heslLate In lHOIlOUIlCmg U1eIr work ex- tremely good. mere is inaeed a large number oi high marks in this branch, the highest ot all being gained by H. C. juewis, in one ot his mathematical papers—ninety-six per cem., just topping by one another mark 01 his in one of his Latin papers. The highest mark m French was 62 per cent., ana in chemistry bo. At the senior ceiulicate siage fifteen boys passed, seven 01 whom qualified loi exemption for the Welsh Matriculation. Tne hignest mark here was 82 per cent., gained by A. J. Thomas. At the junior stage filteen boys also passed, H. C. TTeeyes Having the distinction of gain- ing lvU per cent. in arithmetic at Aberystwyth Uni- versity College. W. J. L'avies gamed the David Davies' scholarship, being placed first on the list, whilst H. C. Lewis was third with the Visitors scholarship. The latter aiso gained the Senior County exhibition at Lampeter. W. A. J. Marsden s scholarship was increased from ;t;60 to JE40. Once more I have to thank Mr. ■Collier for our staging for the farce, for which we are indebted to Mr. Bidgood and Mr. Evans, and to thank also Mr. Jones, headmaster of the School of Art, for the loan of chairs. Lord Tiverton, in a short address to the boys, said he was quite certain, without being in any way priggish, what one learnt at school one didn't forget afterwards. If they realised that besides work tnere was also play, and that they learned a lot by play- ing, by being together and getting the corners rubbed off, they would also remember there was a lot to be learnt by working under discipline. They felt at the time that their lessons were an awiul botherhe knew he did, and there was only one thing lie found that was a worse bother, and that was some things he ought to have learnt at school and didn't which he had to learn afterwards, and they were much harder then. Take modern languages for example, they didn't bother about them now; they were an awful grind. If thev didn't learn them they found afterwards when they came to travel and go about, they didn't enjoy the country nearly as much as they might because thev couldn t possibly understand what the people were talking about. He knew it was the people's fault, because they didn't understand their own horrid language (laughter). It was much easier for boys to learn at school the things which thev would find of enormous use and pleasure afterwards, if they were able to understand the people when they talked to them, and to hear what they had got to say without carrying a pocket dictionary which had always got the word they didn't know left out of it (laughter). Personally he took a great interest in technical education, which he believed to be of enormous importance to us now, because the other countries were going in for it strongly, and when he saw big inventions perfected in England being carried out in other countries which reaped the benefit of those inventions, he felt they ought to have a system of good, solid, technical" education, and keep up with them. He would give them an in- stance. He knew a school of mining in Germany where a person could go and learn to be a mining engineer. He went there at about 15 or 17 vears of age, and had about three hours a day theoretical work. They also worked in the mines as miners, and when they got a little bit older they became foremen, and learned how to handle men and boys. Not only did they do that, but they made the mine pay. He should like to see more of such schools in England. It would be good fun, and give the boys practical training. They could see the whole tiling, and go out as a person thoroughly suited to their job, whatever it might, be. It had given him great, pleasure to be there that afternoon at a. time when such a good report was read, and when they heard the school was doing so well. He was certain they all thought the school was going to continue doing well, and to continue being the credit it had always been (applause). Lady Tiverton then distributed the prizes and cprtificates as under:— C.W.B. Certificate Examinations. Honours,J. I. Davies, W. J. Davies, H. C. Lewis, S. J. Lewis (distinguished in chemist-rv), L. H. Thomas, T. P. Evans. Senior.—D. E. Davies, T. M. Davies, T. W. Davies (with one distinction). *T. C. D. Evans (2 distinctions), T. E. Gwyn, A. O. Jones, P. T. Jones, *P. L. Jones (2 distinctions), *W. H. Lloyd, *T.' Nicholas, *T. Rees, *F. Roderick. *J. Simon (2 distinctions), *A. J. Thomas (1 distinction), h. Thomas. Asterisk denotes passed Welsh matriculation. Junior.—A. Bowen (2 distinctions), W. G. Brunkpr (3 distinctions), C. Davies, J. Davies. B. J. Isaac, F. Jones (1 distinction), G. Jones, W. J. Jones, C. G. Lewis (2 distinctions), J. Lewis, W. Rees, H. C. Reeves (5 distinctions), H. R. Richards, R. L). Stealey (1 distinction), P. J. Williams. London Matriculation—T. P. Evans, E. G. Rees. P.T. Class-Preiim. Certifi. Exam.: Part II.— E. G. Rees (2 distinctions). E. Thomas (2 distinc- tions). T. M. Thomas (1 distinction). H. Lewis (1 distinction), W. Brunker, W. S. Hodges (all t>assedl.
PRIZE LIST.
PRIZE LIST. Form Via. H. C. Lewis. Special prizes.—W. J. Davies, L. R. Thomas. J. I. Davies. Form VIb., T. P. Evans; Y., J. imon; IV.. A. Bowen: Ilia., D. R. Williams; IIIb., D. Howells; II., J. Bright: 1., T. Davies. Set I., H. C. Lewis; T. P. Evans; lib., T. C. D. Evans: 111.. H. C. Reeves: IV., D. H. Wil- liams; V., D. A. Lewis: VI., D. V. Evans. Division I., S. J. Lewb: II., J. Simon; III., H. C. Reeves; IVa., J. T. Bowen: IVb.. H. V. Brookes. Prizes for general work—P.L. Jones, T. Rees, W. G. Brunker, C. Davies, W. Rees, C. G. Lewis (Form' V.) A. J. Bartlett, J. LI. Thomas', L. E. Bowen. After the distribution, the school choir sang a 'School Song (J. Farmer), and "Carmen Maridu- mense" (The Headmaster), and the farce "Old Gooseberry (Williams) was exeeedinglv well pre- sented, the following being the characters—Mr. Corker, J. F. R. Thomas; Mr. Snapshot, S. J. Lewis; Laura, R. H. Watson: Matty, H. C. Reeves; a gardener and a gamekeejter. Where all did well it would be invidious to individualise, suffice it to say the audience were greatly amused, and at the close loudly applauded the young actors. The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to Lord Tiverton for the way he had presided over the meet- ing and addressed them. The Rev. Fuller Mills seconded. The motion was heartily carried, and Lord Tiver- TOil briefly responded.
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL LLANDILO v. SWANSEA II. Swansea II. visited Llandilo on Saturday last in order to fulfi! the second and last fixture with tho home team. The game was an exceedingly close one, and was contested throughout in the best of spirit. The visitors were attacking for fully three- quarters of the game. The value of Fred Rees, at back was again demonstrated by his hrilliant. kicking, and Goff, in the forwards, was also conspicuous. The referee gave little satisfaction to the Swansea tide. The All Whites forwards were unquestionably superior to the LlandiTo pack, and it was the general opinion at. the close of the game that Swansea were the better fide, and should have won. Llandilo, however, played a steady game, and are to be con- gratulated upon their draw Final score: Swansea. II., nil; Llandilo, nil. DANYGRAIG v. BtRRY PORT. Burrv Port were the visitors on Saturday last at Danygraig for the first time this season. The game during the first half was rather spoilt through the offside tactics of the Burry Port players. The dropped goal of Buller Rees was a fine bit of work, and Jack Ward's goal from a mark was good, but the tit-bit of the match was Poole's try. The second half was spoilt by the offside tactics of the visitprs. W. Poole was the best, man on the field. The score of 12 points was well deserved. Final score: Dany- gruig. 1 converted goal. 1 drooped goal, 1 goal from a mark; Burry Port, nil. ASSOCIATION.—SWANSEA VILLA v. GARNANT. Contested at. the Victoria Park, Swansea, 011 Satur- day last.The Villa men were three short, of their selected players, but Garnant were still more un- fortunate. as they were compelled to held only ten men. Referee, Mr. Evan Sambroofc. Garnant set the ball in motion, but the home halves secured and following some midfield play the visitors were pena- lised F. Jenkins timing the ball to a nicety, but Phillips headed over and a similar fate befel a corner kick by Garnant a little later. Elliott's splendid centre was headed over the bar. Garnant again attacked. Sam Williams,however rushed out and took the leather away from the opposing forwards feet. The combination was pretty fair, but the shooting could be improved upon. Swansea Villa, were now awarded a corner, but the succeeding effort was futile. They maintained the pressure and Lawrence's shot deserved a better fate. Garnant s back were playing an excellent defensive game, Elhott in particular being very conspicuous. Sid Phillips. Swansea's centre forward was given a lovely opportunity, but his shot was feeble. Wil- liams tried a long distance shot, which was a good attempt, the leather just passing over Garnant's goal. Half-time: Swansea Villa, nil; Garnan nil. n t*10 second half the Garnant leffc*- sent in a hot shot to Williams, who hantfied, £ t the bail was adjudged to have crossed ih$iinL.1 Final score: Garnant, 1 goal; Swansea Villa, Ml!* »
CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT
CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT The Carmarthen County Court was held on Bishop iGSt" before His Honour Judge A MOTOR ACCIDENT. Mr. J. H. Thomas, laimer, ureat Hill, Laugharne- ana his daughter Violence iuoiniw, ugea 16 years sued Mr. ueorge ^oe, a mo.or-car proprietor 01 J-enoy, tor ,t;2b damages lor injuries alleged to have oeen caused by tne motor-car coming into collision with a governess car. Mr. Llewelyn Wili^ms M.P. (instructed by Me-ssrs. Morgan Griffiths and Grosser) appeared ior tne plamtuis, and Mr Marlav feamson (mstructed by Messrs. stokes, lenbvi for the delendant. ,.Thell ca-se tried before the following mrv- Mr. YV.Morris, Bridge-street; Mr. E. Uniti"^ Priory-street; Mr. J. L. Davies, 58, street; Mr John Jenkins, Guildhall-square; Mr. rred A. James, 29, La mm as-street; Mr. Joseph Isaac, Cambrian House; Mr. David Davjes Kmu street, Mr. E Moms. Old i-ondon House. Florence Thomas (13), daughter of Mr J H Thomas, Great HiJI Far™' .Laugharne, said: On tne <25th September 1 was driving to Laugharne m mv governess car bv nivseif Wr>An T + nlar** ir, J*1*0*!1' wflen 1 came to a narrow place in the road and saw a motor car in front i jumped out and pulled ihe car into the hedge 'Ihe TrrW the Car and tile ponj Sfiwav knit Snd 1door knocked off. I was m tne Three Mariners Inn t» vP eT pon>' ul> Mr. Thomas. the chemist, who gu\'e me some 10tlOn for my arm. It was bruIsed and swollen where tÜe drove me honie Thl 3' James' the ^can, order when 1 stall fovernfs car was in good was injured tL^ foot ^huld^oft^es0'^01"- 1 fe'driTtii Cross-examined by Mr. 1arlay Samson-M. pony Was not bro.ught to standstIII near Kingaddle, where there IS a. turn In the road. \'then the motor £ ngTrvous.d When'r'sSiTt tb°W was lookino- af th« «ood at the pony's head I 'B'o'iung back and Was rather across the road. I dId The Judge-Ought you. I didn't know that \\ïtrlt'ss, continulllg. said-I know the rule of the road Yer;y well. The mot<>r car dashed past without ,he'„ iMa surements. etc. There were two -Cautio?' notSs" to cyclists between the scene of the accident a^d Laugharne. and the motor car must We passed them. Onf:' was 75 yards from the SCf'ne of tho and ofc?hTroii.coft rjs/r /S„'TH6 »».HE scene of the accident. Mr. Walter Bevnoil, blacksmith, Laugharne eaid the car past him at a very fast rate. 6d,d. lr. WlJfrid Thomas. chemist, Laugharne said that the plaintiff came to his shop th" same- eJSn W. aCTim|>a" by Ml'ss Richards, of the Manner* I T WaS a mark on arm as if S UpS. g°ne °Ver and Sh° very much James. of the Pelican Inn. Lau-harne said tbat the governess car had been a gS knocked about and disjointed. The splash board was smashed ancj the lamp gone The^ vvas rH, hrmet0 "l t0 the I>on~v th* whole wav heme and n was a good deal shaken. Mr. J. H. Ihomas, the girl's father, said—Pre- vious to this accident his daughter had been 16 old and htOSPutaiiiT^ 1,0n-V 14 old and 11 hands hisrh. His daughter WRS antl r°fe7t°.hound^ H« valued the car at .Now the body is useless, -but the wheel* Tthe Br^h»- ?aw the chaffeu!\ at the Beach Hotel. Pendine, he said: "I did not (knock against- tl^ IJ ^member the ponv running away in the governess car and saw the girl getting up from the ground and running after it As^ed, Why didn t you stop'" he said "I did not think it worth while. Witness said, "You were driving at a terrific pace:" He said. "No; I have a lady to prove that I was not driving fast." Wit- ness said, "You had no ladv at alL You miirht ha%i had some woman: any lady would have -topped to see what was the matter. You will hear more about it." He said. "You can do as you rhJlrR Renfrey, brother of the licensee of tie Beach House Hotel, said he heard the con- Tersation in the bar. Mrs. Edith Boyle, Clynderwen. said-Thi. day I was being driven in a motor oar from St. Clears Station to Pendine. I did not see anv danjer °V r°^d' i 1 remenil>er seeing the pony P e road that day. The car was gomir at a moderate speed. It had solid tyres. The 8 st<>PPed exactly by the ponv trap. A httle girl was pulling the pony. She was outside -nearest the road The driver told her to go on. I don t know that she said anything. Then the driver re-started and went towards Pendine «\fr»r we passed I looked back. The pony was running away and the little girl running after it. The car did not touch the pony trap. It is not true that the motor car came back at a terrific speed. It i thf, imfi > ,neveT St°PI>od' topped. I can say that defitutelv. I am used to motors. Lewis is a very good reliable driver. Charles Samuel Lewis. Tenby, chaffeur in the mpkn of Mr. Ace, gave similar evidence. This was a 10 h p. car with solid tyres. Next dav he said <lT To ,S 'er ,w^o was very abusive.'and said, I uori t keep daughters for you to drive o,-er. Cross-examined I never touched the cart at air I can t. give any reason why the ponv ran awav I cannot suggest how the door got off except it" caught in something. except H Counsel then addressed the jury, and The Judge, in his summing up, said that if the S/- avva.v- tl'e people in the motor car were />f no inhumanity in not turning back- be- cause it would be the worst possible thing to "o after a runaway pony m a motor car. The question in' ,tTlU'y Wr'\?n r ,oh -nlaced more credence n the stor> of the little girl or in the storv of the driver corroborated as it was by the storv of the lady who was in the car. The jury retired r&r fifteen millnt. and on tlrn tiHW "tatpo that, they found. for «" pI a.i nt iff' with £15 damag-es. A FAMILY DISPUTE. T" Davies applied for an ejectment order A?» r "l r Lme?ne profits" against Mr> Alan a Da^ios. his farher s widow Mr. Llewellyn Williams, instructed bv Messr* Morgan Griffiths and Prosser, solicitor., Larmarthen) was for the plaintiff, and Mr W J. dant solicitor. Carmarthen, for the def(>!J- dant. lflft la/° Mr" Isaac Davies died this vear and left the farm of Pengwem to his son, the" plaintiff Defendant who was his third wife, had a sum annuity of £ 14 a year. She had. however rn. mained on at Penygwern. She alleged that he.- stepson had let, the farm to her as a yearly tenant A good deal of conflicting evidence was eallrvi and in the end the Judge found for the defendant"
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LLANDOVERY RECORD PJ?ICE FOE A HKIFKR -A, J I0„ „ on Wednesday, -Mr. H Evan.s 1,1 rrtaof £ 2°3.year-0ld maiden h;ifer fU°r'"he rid Prlo(' of £23. SEASONABLE MOTTOES.—Alderman r » i who. we regret o state *,L LJani^. presented ro the Memorial C M f JuM seasonable mortoc, ™h< I f' Cnart1 a nV,mber of vesfrv. » UP °" tbe *va]ls oi the gatioiial ~AIm n ,rVk'y mootinS of the Salem Congre- Wodi!p-f)ar anal Improvement Societv wa* held on Llovd \Vi 11 iarns11"^ Tlie h P'f lde"Cy of-Mr- W. "Which i. T subject for discussion was Mr Drl T miser or the spendthrift mtr Af -\Vna House, spoke against the Jone v ?ar ^jVana seconded, whilst. Mr. John beinrr' h ,c ona"stro<'r- spoke of tie spendthrift as «Je w?rst". Mr. J. Lloyd, Crown Stores wln'^l ,7 C n imeresring discussion followed in which the following took part:—Messrs. T. Thomas ;Myrtie Cottage; Tim Thomas, New Road; \V X' SKIT?"' W. Jones, Rhosybedw • M* Pw (Bradley.); p. Jone.s Rhosyb&w; John Towy \ilia; W. Powell, College View and iIiss Kvans. Tanybryn. The division resulted in 16
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ELECTRIC LIGHT.—A meeting of the Directors of Carmarthen Electric Supply Co., Ltd., washed ■on the 21st inst,, when the shares were allotted. ST.'DAVID'S CONVERSAZIONE.—The annual conyer- .siv/.iooe and dance, in connection with the St. DavId Parish, will be held at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday next (for adults), and on Friday for tho children. Tickets may be had from the Secretary or r. W. D. Thomas, The Harp). CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary reepectfuUy to acknowledge ihe receipt of the 4e. 6d., from Capel Mair Congre- gational Church, St. Clears; £ 3 4s. 2d., from .Nazareth Baptist Church, Whitland; £ 1 lis. 9d., from Ffynonhenry Baptist Church; periodicals, from All-. R. James, Bridge-street; Mise Spurrell, King- street; Mrs. G wynne-Hughes, Glancothy, and Lady Hilisrjohncs; toys for children, from Mrs. Bath, Alltvferin; Mrs. Leslie, Cwmgwili, and Miss Dorothy Davies-Evans, Penylan; old linen, from Mrs. Parkin- son. Castle Pigyn. MR. JOHN HINDS AND MEBTHYB BOROCGHB.—Mr. John Hinds, Blackheath, was one of three gentle- Jt leu whose names were put before the Merthyr Liberal Federation for selection as a candidate for .tJi( Merthyr Boroughs. The final selection was made (Ill Monday night last, when Mr. H-nd& was, how- ever, not selected- receiving 98 votes against the 155 received by Mr. Edgar Jones, who was chosen. Mr. John Hinds, Carmarthen, and a brother of Mr. D. The Cwnin, Carmarthen ,and a brother of Mr. D. Hinds, The Cwnin, is well-known in Carmarthen and district SHORTHAND TEACHER'S SUCCESS.—Last week's issue of "Pitman's Journal" contained particulars of an examination held in Cardiff in November for the ranting of the Shorthand Teachers' Certificate. There were fifteen candidates from various parts, of whom failed; two will have to wait until they qualify in the speed test, and six pa-SBOti. We are pleased to find the name of Mr. Gwilym Samuel, Picton-place, Carmarthen, among the six successful ones. We are not aware that any of cur iocai teachers of shorthand have sought this qualification and hall- mark of the Phonetic Institute, Bath, but it may be that, the success of one may prove an incentive to others to procure the same diploma and carry off somo of the valuable prizes that are being offered in I connection with this examination during the oommg ■n-our. DEMISE.—The death took place on Monday fast, after a. painful illness, of Miss Morfydd Williams, daughter of Mr. David Williams, J.P., Priory-street. Tho deceased is survived by her aged father and one sister, the wife of Mr. David Evans, 2, North IParade, with whom the greatest sympathy is felt iiI their sad bereavement. Deceased, who waa of an exceedingly amiable deposition, and always ready to give her belp in connection with any deserving cause, was for many years a faithful and hardworking member of Penuel Baptist Chapel, where she was a Sunday School teacher, and where she will be great- ly missed. Sho was at one time a singer of con- siderable repute in the town and district, being a member of the old Carmarthen Mixed Choir. She was also a member of the Good Templars. Tho funeral took place on Thursday (yesterday), the place of interment being the Cemetery. BUDGET DEBATE.—"The Budget" formed the sub- ject of an interesting debate, neld at tho English -Congregational Schoolroom on Monday evening last, in connection with the United Nonconformist Uooat- ing Society. The President (the Rev. ±j. J. Thomas, t>a*tor) presided over a fair attendance. The discus- sion was opened by Mr. Blackie, governor of H.M. Prison, who delivered an excellent speech in f&vour •of the measure. He found a tough opponent in Mr, .J F. yd, who led for the opposition. Mr. lilackie was supported by Mr. A. Rowland Davies, while Mr. J. F. Lloyd found able seconder in Mr. Ellis, M.A. Other supporters of the measuro were Mr. D. Thomas, Waterloo-terrace; Mr. Islwyn Da vies, and Mr. T. M. Thomas; while Mr. John Morgan advocated its rejection. On a division tho resolution in favour of the passing of the Finance Hill was carried by. a large majority. .MARRIAGE.—A pretty wedding was solemnized at Llangunnor Church on Thursday, the 16th inst.. the contracting parties being Mr. Bertie Griffiths, gardener, Bryn Towy, Llangunnor, second son of Mr. David Griffiths. Begonia House, Bankyfelin, and Miss Lizzie Edwards, second daughter of Mr. John Kdwards, gardenor, Penbryn Cottage, near Carmar- then. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. D. Evans, vicas, in the presence of a large number of friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a oostumo of cream serge with a prune velvet hat to match. Mr. Ernest Griffiths (brother of the bridegroom) acted as lwst, man. The bridesmaids were MisB Alice Ed- wards (sister of the bride), who was tastefully dfessed in a biscuit-colour dress with a black hat to match, and Miss Annie Rogers, 39-, King-street. Carmarthen, who wore a pale blue dress with black hat to march. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the residence of the bride's father, where tha wedding breakfast was partaken of. Mr. and Mns. Griffiths later in the day left for Cardiff, where the honey- moon was spent. The bride's going-away dress was « nrunelle colour costume. Both bride and fcride- srroom were the recipients of a large number of beautiful presents. nEATH AND FUNERAL.—We regret to record the death of Mrs., Ellen Leonard, wife of Mr. W. Leonard, which took place at her homo in Spring Ciardens, on Thursday, the 16th inst. Mrs. Leonard, who was the eldest daughter of Mr. T. Bland Navies, is survived by her husband and five daugh- ters. The greatest sympathy is felt with tho familv iii their great affliction. The funeral, which was trictly private, took place on Saturday, the inter- ment being made at St. David's Churchyard. The Itov. T. R. Walters, M.A., R.D. (vicar), officiated at the house, church, and graveside. The chief mour- ners were: Mr. Leonard (husband); Mr. Illand Davies (father); Mr. J. D. Davies (brother), and Mr. U. Arthur (brother-in-law). Wreaths were sent, by the foll<jw$ng:—Husband and children; Father; Esther (sister); Maggie (sister); Nancy (niece); Mr. fand Mjs. 3ctfourfied, Maesteg (uncle and aunt); Tom and Mary (cousins); Mick and Maggie (cousins); Annie and Esther (cousins); Llewellyn and all at. The Don; Polhe and Lill; Mrs. R. Lloyd and family; Mr. and Mrs. W. Lloyd; Misses O. and J. Jones; Gwen; Mrs. Bennett; G. J. Bland and Sons' Employees; Mrs. Crabbe; the Carmarthen and St. Peter's Buffalo Lodges; Mrs. M. Coke; Mrs Evans Kpilman-street; Mrs. Olive, Jolly Tar; Mrs. Smith" Spring Gardens. ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. JOHN'S.—At the ckse of the evening service at St. John's Church 18.t Huu. day an organ recital was given by the orgaaiet (Mr. F. W. Watts), assisted by the Choir. It wan J attended, and the audience were treated to a really hue programme of music. Mr. Watts' excellent jilayjng is too well-known to need any comment, and on this occasion he more than sustained his high reputation as an organist. The most striking fiioco on the programme was the Chorus of Ancrels {(.'lark), which was played with great effect. The iTlQing by the choir of the anthem, "0 cyfod, llew- yrcna" (Elvey), and the two carols, "Heddyw unwyd Duw a Dyn" and "Beth ydyw's seiniau per' (Sim- per), was exceedingly good. The Rev. D. T. Alban officiated. The collections throughout the day and at the recital wore for the organist, and a very good amount was realised. The following- was tho programme:—Processional Hymn, 272; Overture (Handel); Cantilene Pastorale (Guilmant); carol "Heddyw unwyd Duw a Dyn" (Simper), Tho Choir; "Chorus of Angels" (Clark); anthem, HI) cyfod tlewyrcha" ("Arise, shine, for the light is (Elvey),, The Choir; Offertory Hymn, 25; caroi, "Beth ydyw'r seiniau per?" (Simper), Tito Choir Festal March in D; Recessional Hymn, 293. KKCOHD TEMPERANCE MEETING.—The usual annual ♦Salvation Army officers' temperance meeting was held on Saturday evening last the Salvation Army Citdej.. which was filled by a large company. Tho chair was occupied as usual by Mr. J. t'. Morris, .solicitor, who was supported by Alderman John Lewis, J.P., and several other gentlemen, while tho Officers of tho "Army" also occupied seats on tho platform. The programme was in the hands of Mr. Dunn Williams, G. and L., who deserves sin- cere tTianks for the capital pi-ogrammo of musical itnd other entertaining items he provided, including h splendidly-rendered recitation, "The Haven," by Miss Florrie. Hodges, who was loudly applauded. Tho other artistes also elicited warm approval for the various musical items they contributed, while, tho jRev. Gwilym Edwards, of Zion Chapel, delivered a much-appreciated bilingual temperance address. During the course of the evening, Mr. Morris re- ferred in eloquent and stirring terms to the great. work done by the Salvation Army, and ;,ud they had met that evening to enable him to make, his .yearly collection for the personal use of the local •'Army" officers during the Christmastide. He re- gretted lie had only had the short space of four days at his disposal, but during that period he had appealed to his friends to assist him with small •donations for that night's offertory, and hel was lileased to say that. nearly 100 had sent eatisfactory replies since the previous Tuesday. He then made a .vtrong appeal to his audience for a record collection that, evening, and roused great enthusiasm by a closing and touching reference to the good name of the town and their own reputation as temperance fieople. The collection was then made, and later ihe Chairman announced that the offertoTy was a record one, a remark that elicited great applause. Last, year, he said, he had presented tho officers with guineas on their behalf, that night it. WIV; jB8 15s. 0<.1. He then handed a cheque to the officers, stating it was not for the "Army" funds, bat solely for their own private use, and this, ho said, must lie distinctly understood. He had already stated he had been helped by outside friends, and that assistance he then desired publicly and gratefully to Acknowledge, and on behalf of those friends, and of tl1at. meeting, he wished both offljeors a. happy j -C'hristmastide and a prosperous New Year. ami ex- pressed his confident hope that at the last great- day their deserved reward would be the "Well done "of the Master. Both officers feelingly responded, thanking Mr. Morris and his friends very warmlv for their sympathy." After the singing of a. hymn, tfio t-vilvation Army Lieutenant pronounced the liene- *lk-tion, and thus dosed a more than usuaUv success- fill BUZZARD.—Wcfit Walee was swept by a. severe blizzard of sleet, enow, and wind on Tuesday, and although much damage is reported from the dis- trict, Carmarthen escaped uninjured. The streets were covered with ice, and were almost unwalkable. Many people fell, but fortunately no serious accident occurred. In the district the roofs were blown off several cow-houses and stables. The following day the Towy overflowed its banks, the flood transform- ing the valley into a huge lake. POLICE PROMOTION.—His many friends in Carmar- then and district will be very pleased to learn of the further success of Inspector Harry Pattison, son of TueHate Bandmaster Pattison, of .the R.G.A. Militia, Carmarthen, in the Metropolitan Police Force. He has risen from the ranks with a rapidity that re- flects the highest credit on his abilities, and recently he passed third in the whole force for Sub-Divisional Inspectorship. nEATH OF A CHILD.—We regret to record the death of Master Jack Hancocke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hancocke, Union-street, which took place on Monday evening. The little fellow, who was well-known in the neighbourhood as a bright intelligent child, succumbed to an illness which he contracted some two or three weeks ago. He was barely five years old. General sympathy is expressed with the parents in their great sorrow. THE XMAS HOLIDAYS.—The shops of the town will be closed on Monday next, which will be kept as Boxing Day, and also on the Monday following New Year's Day (Saturday) which will be kept as iviarket Day. The Christmas market will be held to-day (Friday). FCNKRAL OF AX OLD FISHERMAN.—Mr. Griffith Lewis, fisherman, died at his residence in Buckuig- ham-place, Carmarthen, on the 16th inst. The de- ceased, who was 65 years of age, had been all his life a coracle fisherman, and was at the time of his death the oldest ooracle-man on the river. He is eurvivod by two daughters. He fished all last season, and succumbed rather suddenly to an illness which attacked him a few weeks ago. The funeral took plaoe at the Carmarthen Cemetery on Monday, the Rev. Godfrey Turner, pastor of the Welsh Wes- leyan Chapel, officiating. MUSICAL StiCCBs3Es.-In the recent School Exam- inations of the Associated Board of the Royal Aca- demy of Musio and the Royal College of Musio the following pupils of Miss A. F. Clark, The High School, Wellfield-road, Carmarthen, satisfied the re- quirements of the Board :—Higher Division—Pass- Piano: Daisy E. Headley and S. Elizabeth Colby- Evans; Lower Division—Distinction—Piano: Helen M. Reynolds; Lower Division—Pass—Piano: S. "V era Jones, "Mary Richards, and Olive M. Thomas; Lower Division—Pass—Violin: Rosalie A. Headley; Ele- mentary Division—Distinction—Piano: Ethel P. Allen; Elementary Division—Pass—Piano: Philippa. R. Evans. The following pupils of Miss A. M. Buckley, 18, Spilman-street, Carmarthen .—Lower Division—Pass—Piano: Alice G. Jenkins and Anna E. Davies. The following pupils of Miss MacArthur, Abbey House tec hoo J,. Abbey-terraced Llandilo): — Lower Division—Pass—Piano: Jane E. Rees; Ele- mentary Division—Pass—Piano: Catherine M. James. The following pupils of Mrs. M. Mills- Roberts. The Retreat, Lammas-street, Carmarthen :— Lower Division—Pass—Piano: Phyllis G. Davies; Elementary Division—Distinction—Piano: Margaret A. J. Jonef; Primary Division—Distinction—Piano: Sarah D. Jones. The following pupil of Mr. F. W. Watts, 55, Jubilee-place, Carmarthen:—Lower Divi- sion-Pass-Piano: Margaret A. Rogers. The fol- lowing pupils of Mrs. K J. Ding, Gwestfa, Clergy Orphan Preparatory School, Manordilo:—Lower Division—Pass—Piano: Theodora M. Evans and Dorothy C. Senior; Elementary Division—Pass— Piano: R. Monica G. Jones; Primary Division— Pass—Piano: Evelyn M. H. Burnell. N.S.P.C.C. MEETING.—A public meeting, in con- nection with the National Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Children, was held at the School of Art on Friday evening, the 17th inst. The chair was occupied by Mr. Walter Lloyd, mayor of Carmarthen, who expressed tho great pleasure it afforded him to be present at a meeting in support of that excellent Society.—Mr. H. R. Summers gave a, lantern lecture, illustrating tho work of tho Societv its foundation, 40 years ago, by the Rev. Benj. Waugh, who was appalled by the ill- treatment of children and who was also struck by the fact that a child had practcally no legal nrotec- tion against ill-treatment- by its parents. In the Society's museum there was an extraordinary collec- tion of instruments of torture—chains, wristlet straps, pokers, and other things with which children had been ill-treated. Cases had come to light in which children were burned with hot irons. Ono man had pierced a baby's tongue with a- needle to prevent it putting out. its tongue. Besides such coses, there was an Immense amount of cruelty caused by neglect. Children were found naked and starved, not because the parents were poor, but because they mis-spent their money. In many of the worst cases of neglect good wages were being earned or might have been earned. A feature of the ex- hibition was the illiterate scrawls which were some- times the means by which cases were brought under the notice of the Society. In this district 204 eases had been dealt, with, during the past year. These affected 607 children*. They prosecuted in few r"n«os. The prosecutions only averaged five per cent. The. Society aimed at preventing cruelty, and at in- ducing parents to treat their children well in their own homes. A marvellous transformation had often been affected in homes after a judicious warning. The Society hoped to have an inspector at Aber- vstwyth. who would work Central Wales, and re- lieve Mr. Idris Jones of part of his Sistrict. The Society were greatly indebted to Mr. E. J. Collier, the local secretary, and to Mrs. Marsden. the hon. secretary to the Ladies' Committee.—Mr. E. Collier, fit the close, urged those present to bring any case of cruelty or neglect of which thev were aware of under the notice of the Inspector.—Mr. Summers, at the elose. aeknowldged the excellent help g-ivpnhim bv Mr. W. Evans with the lantern. It was seldom the picturAA were shown so well. LBCTUHE ON THE HOUSE OF LORDS.—On Thursday evening in last week, tho Rev. Gwynfryn Jones delivered a lecture at tho Assembly Rooms on the House of Lords in aid of tho Ebenezer Wçlsh Wes- leyan Chapel. Mr. Henry Howell, J.P., presided over a very small attendance. Mr. Llewellyn Wil- liams turned up during the course of the lecture, and was received with applause. The lecturer de- clared that the past was full of the liberties of the people trampled on by the House of Lords, but thero were not wanting signs that that dark chapter of oppression was about to be closed (laughter and applause). The Lords' veto was the battle-ground of the coming fight. The lecturer dealt with the historical aspect of tho House of Lords, from the time of the Saxon Witanagemote, or Council of Wise Men, by way of the Royal Council of the Normans, both of which were presided over and dissolved at will by the King, to tho Parliament of Simon de Montfort, which was tho beginning of the first representative parliament. To Simon do Montfort, the lecturer said, wo owed a great deal of our present liberty, and he was proud to say that one of Simon's most staunch supporters was Llewellyn Fawr, the Prince of Wales of that time. At the beginning the Barons and the Commons sat ia the same chamber, but as time went on the Commons thought they would like a chamber of their own, and they separated from the Barons, that being the origin of the division of the two Houses. The House of Commons of those times was only tolerated because the Barons wanted their money, and because they held tho purse-strings and con- trolled the supplies. Tho speaker then dealt with the House of Lords as at present constituted, and in tha course of a violent denunciation of that chamber, signified his disapproval of a second cham- ber, one reason being that, "brand-new" peers, al- though created by a Liberal Government, when they got to the luxurious red-leather scats, became im- bued with the undemocratic spirit. The reason was that in the House of Commons they were re- sponsible to the people for what they did, while as peers they said they were only responsible to God. He was of tho opinion that they never thought of God at all when they put the childhood, fatherhood, and motherhood of the nation under foot for filthy lucre. The rev. gentleman then dealt with a long number of Bills to benefit the working classes which he said that the House of Lords had thrown out or mangled, and said that they were not so anxious to know the opinion of the people until their very existence was affected. If the Lords had their own way the people would have no opinion to give at all. The lecturer here launched out into an outburst of eulogy of Mr. Llovd-George. In that. connexion he said that when the Pope of the time sent to the Elector Frederick ordering him t.) give up Martin Luther, tho Elector went to a wiser man than himself—Erasmus— and asked whether Luther had sinned grievously. "Yes," said Erasmus, 'in two particular?. He has touched the crown of the Pope and the stomachs of the monks." So had Lloyd-George sinned grievously in two parti- culars—he had touched the barrel of the publicans and the land of the Lords (laughter and applause). If they wanted to unlock the land of the people, solve the question of unemployment, and get room to breathe; they would have to settle the Lords. The lecturer concluded with an appeal to the audience to be true to the principles for which their fathers fought, and died, and to support the Govern- ment in their action against the Lords.—Mr Llew- ellyn Williams, in proposing a. vote of thanks to the lecturer, said they had suffered a great deal a.t the hands of the House of Lords. He alluded to the aplwal of the lecturer, which he hoped would send them in their hundreds to the polls on the 17th January They were living in stirring times and were on the. eve (Il a battle which might be long, but which could have only one issue. When he considered the great issues at stake he was proud to be able to take a. share and to think that they could tako part in the greatest fight for freedom that had ever been wu.ged. With regard to the necessity for a second chamber, he did not know whether one was needed, but, if thev had one, let them have one the same as their colon ips had, elected by and responsible to the ptople.—The Chairman seconded the vote. which was carried with acclamation.—Tho lecturer, in re- plying. hoped that Mr. Llewellyn Williams would .be returned by such a majority that no Conserva- tive candidate would show his face in the district for the next 50 years.—A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded to the Chairman for presiding. X MAB, MARKETS. -The first of the two Christmas markets was held on Wednesday. There was a good clearance of poultry. In the forenoon turkeys made Is 2d to Is 3d per lb, and geese Is to Is Id. In the afternoon there was a downward tendency in price, owing to the exceedingly wet weather. The quota- tions were Is Id per lb for turkeys and 10^d for geese. Fowls and ducks went at about Is per lb.— At Llandilo the special Christmas market was held on Wednesday, when there was an abundant supply of trussed poultry which far exceded the demand. In the early part of the morning the price asked for turkeys was Is 3d per lb, but before eleven a.m. prices dropped to Is per lb, and later in the day lOd per lb was asked, but not forthcoming, and a considerable quantity had to be taken back unsold. Quotations:—Turkeys Is per lb, geese lid per lb, ducks lld per lb, fowls 10d and Is. per lb. ST. DAVID'S Gun CLUB.—In our last week'.s issue we stated that tho St. Peter's Gun Club had beaten Laugharne, who had defeated the St. David's Club. This was wrong, as the result of the mach with St. David's—which was a draw with 730 points each- was only received this week. St.. David's Club now heads the list in the Western League competitions. The League table, correct to Saturday, the 18th intst., is as follows:- Matches Club. Shot. Won. Drawn. Lost. Pts. St. David's 4 3 1 0 7 (Carmarthen) Llaneliy 3 2 0 1 4 St. Peter's 3 2 0 1 4 (Carmarthen) St. Clears 2 1 0 1 2 Laugharne 3 0 1 2 1 Tenby 3 0 0 3 0 Result of Maaches:—Llanellv, 759 v. Tenby, 545; St. David's, 746 v. St. Peter's, 730; St. David's, 736 v. Tenby, 637; Llaneilv. 718 v. Laugharne, 669; St. Clears, 728 v. Llanelly, 714; St. Peter's, 724 v. Tenby, 719; St. David's, 730 v. Laugharne 730; St. David's, 721 v. St. Clears, 710; St. Peter's, 725 v. Laugharne, 685. November Sealed Score Competi- tion—Western League Winners: 1st, W. Parcelle, Tenbv; 2nd, H. S. Burn, Llanelly; 3rd, A. Parcelle, Tenby; 4th, G. E. Bushell, St. David's, Carmarthen. —St. David's Team motored to St. Clears last Thurs- day to shoot trie St. Clears Team a shoulder to shoulder match on their own range. The match throughout was very exciting, and resulted in a win for St David's by 11 points. The scores were. as follows:—St. David's: T. Thomas, 94; J. W. Johns, 91; E. G. Evans, 91; J. Thomas, 91; R. C. Phelps, 90; J. Howell Davies, 90; J. H. Phelps, 88; D. J. Francis, 86; total, 721. St. Clears: S. J. Evans, 95; E. WT. Edwards, 92; S. Morgan, 92; J. W. Q, Howells, 89; D. T. Evans. 86; D. T. Davies, 85; L. P. Jones, 85; J. Charles Lewis, 85; total, 710, BOROUGH EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—The usual monthly meeting of the Borough Education Com- mittee was held at the Shiro Hail on Tuesday even- ing last, the Rev. D. J. Thomas (chairman) presiding. There were also present; Mrs .James Davies, Air. H. ft. Holmes, Mr. John Croesman, the Rev. E. U. Thomas, Mr. H. C. Tierney, Mr. G. Treharne, Mr. Walter Spurrell, Mr. E. J. Collier, and Air. iJavitl Samuel; together with the Clerk (Mr. Thomas Wal- ters).—The Clerk to the County Education Com- mittee wrote drawing the attention of the Committee to the tact that H.M. Inspector mentioned 111 ios report that in an important town like Carmarthen no evening continuation classes had been held. County Council offered every facility and ueip jOt the tormation of such classes.—The Clerk said that those that had been held sometime ago did not seem to pay as the grants were very meagre.—Mr. Holmes remarked that they would have to do soniething in the matter. Mr. Uwen M. Edwards was very keen on that sort of thing.—It was decided to get informa- tion on the inatter.-Tho Denbigh Education Com- mittee replied they noted that the Carmarthen Borough Committee would take no action m the matter of trying to get a National Council of Edu- cation for Wales. Their action was unique as no other authority had done similarly. The Committee wa& represented at the recent conference. If the other authorities did the same as Carmarthen the expenses would have to fall on the officials who had taken such trouble in the matter and who would simply ask to be re-imbursed for their out-of-pockei expenses. The Denbigh Authority asked that Com- mittee to reconsider their decision.—After some dis- cussion it was discovered that the Committee was not officially represented at the conference.—Mr. H. E. B. Richards, who was present, did not go as their representative.—The Rev. E. U. Thomas, ex- chairman of the Committee, said that they had de- cided that anyone who liked could go at his own ex- pense. Their difficulty was that if they passed a resolution in accordance with the wishes of the Denbigh Committee thev could not vote the necessary mone'y from any of the funds at their disposal.—It wajs eventually decided that the Clerk should reply to v the effect that Carmarthen was not officially repre- sented at the conference.—The caretakers at the Pen- trepoeth schools (Mr. and Mrs. Bevan) applied for an increase of salary as the work was greatly in- creased by the number of meetings, etc,, held there, which necessitated a great deal of extra scrubbing, and said that they had sometimes to work from 5.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.—Several of the members agreed that the work was greatly inerea.,ied.-Tiie Clerk, in answer to questions, sad that certain fees wero received for the use of the rooms, but he did not know whether the caretakers got any of iU-It was decided to get information on the subject.-Tho sub- committee appointed ro the repairs, etc., asked for at the Model and Practising Schol reported that with regard to the heating apparatus, the Managers should make the necesary repairs, and the committee would bear their" portion of the cost. With regard to the harmonium, the Committee could not see their way clear to purchase a now har- monium in lieu of the present one, which was out of repair. They did not also think it advisable to re- move the gallery in the infants' department and provide a now cloak-room or desks, as the managers were responsible for the same. There were also some other minor matters.—The Chairman said that. the present harmonium was not worth spending money on.—Mrs. James Davies said that the gallery should be removed, as it was very uncomfortable and tiring for a child to sit there without anything to rest its back against.—Tho Rev. E. U. Thomas aid the Chairman said that while one inspector wanted the gallery taken down, the next came along and wanted it put back. They condemned their own galleries.—Tn answer to Mr. Spurrell, the Clerk said that the Committee had not paid for gas for that school since 1902. Tho managers were going to send in the bill.—Mr. Spurrell: They aro Statute barred. Let it go on for another six years (laughter).—Mr. Holmes said that if he were the headmaster he would have given the children a holiday that week. The previous day they were working in a temperature of 36 degrees. It was impossible to do good work in that tenil)rature.-Tit(-N Chairman said that if he were the master lie would take the heating apparatus away altogether.—Mr. Crossman said that it first began to get. hot as the children were leaving in the afternoon.—The report was adopted.—The sub-com- mittee appointed re the staffing of Johnstown School, reported that the staff was the minimum requisite for work and was not the most efficient in view of the fact that there were only three teachers, and the at- teudanct. sometimes went up over 90. It was im- possible to do efficient work under such conditions. They suggested the strengthening of the staff to be more efficient from the standard of the Board to assist the head-teacher.—Mr. Holmes suggested using the school as a feeder for drafting the bigger children to the town schools.—The Rev. E. n. Thomas agreed that if the geographical difficulty could bo overcome it would be a saving to adopt this plan.—Mr. Holmes said that no teacher, how- ever good, could do any good work with the number of children that attended the school.—It was de- cided that the sub-committee should confer with the li,ead-tc.,wher.-This was all the business of interest. ANNUAL DINNER.—The annual dinner given bv Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, ironmonger, came off on Tuesday evening at 9, Hall-street, when the staff, and some, relatives, numbering over 40 in all, sat to participate of a sumptuous feast. After the tables were clears! a most enjoyable programme entertained the company until a late hour, when they all dispersed after having spent a very happy evening.