The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

NOTES OF THE WEEK. The County Council elections in Carmarthenshire, takes place to-morrow (Saturday). Several center-s have been declared in addition to those announced last week, and a full list is given elsewhere. Among the most, important are those of Carmarthen, Laugharne. Pembrey, Llanelly, Llanfihangel-ar-arth, ri L, Llangeler and Llandebie. At Carmarthen, Mr. T. E. Brigstocke, a retiring member, is disturbed by Dr, Denzil Harries while Mr. John Lewis, another retiring member, is challenged by Mr. J. B. Arthur. In the latter case, the friends of Mr. Arthur justify themselves by the action of Air. Lewis some years asro, when he. as they claim, quite unnecessarily opposed the return of Mr. James John, the sitting member, and ousted him. Bearing thi in JIllnd, those who objected to this proceeding have never been able to get themselves to acquiesce in J r. Lewj.s's unopposed return. Then? will be a keen fight for this ietit, as Mr. J. B. Arthur is a most popular and useful man in the town, with plenty of leisure to tttend to the responsibilities which a suc- cessful return to the seat would bring to him, and a long and valuable business experience to draw i;pon. < The opposition to Mr. Brigstocke hope, not likely to find general favour in that ward. Under different circumstances we should find no fault with Dr. Harries. As an able and respected medical man he has many qualiti s to recommend him for public work, but those qualities are not sufficiently marked to justify him in creating a contest for a seat which is already so occupied. Mr. Brigstocke has accomplished a great deal f sound, useful work on tho County Council. Primarily to him is duo tho rescue of tho Borough from one of tho ugliest dangers that has ever threatened it. Wo refer to the proposed removal of the County Oluces from Car. inarthcn to Llanelly some two years ago. Had this proposal succeeded Carmarthen would have lost not only the County Offices but probably the Quarter Sessions and Assizes. In fact Carmarthen's, career as the centre of West Wales and the capital of the county would have come to an end. The resulting effect upon tho trade of the town would have been very grave, indeed, but, thanks to Mr. Brigstocke, whoso energy and foresight led the forces against the removal, the movement came to nought. Following upon that the County Offices and the Guildhall were renovated, thus closing the door completely upon a of tho danger. In this work again Mr. Brigstocke was one of the most prominent helpers. The electors of Carmarthen must bear in mind these very pertinent facts. The success of the scheme to transfer the county business to Llanelly would have touched the very vitals of the t<*wn. To Air. Brigstocke is due the thanks for having closed the door for ever upon tho danger. When a man of this kind is to have his right to continue such good work challenged, we expect to bo furnished with some very substantial justification for tho step. Were there any contentious questions likely to come up for division on the Council, questions in which Dr. Har- ries might naturally take a large following with him, one could understand why he should wish to fight the seat, but there are no such questions. Tho electors [tre merely asked to say that Dr. Harries is a more suitable man for tho seat than Mr. Brig- stocke. We trust they will very emphatically say no Another instance of an old and very useful member being disturbed is at Pembrey (South), where Mr. G. E. Bowen is to face a contest. Mr. Bowcn would stand comparison as a business man among the best business minds of South Wales. He is eminently successful in his own business, and has done a great deal of quiet, and unobstrusive but solid on the ( Council. There is no reason at all why he should be disturbed. We notice among the unopposed returns are tho names of Lord Cawdor, Sir James Drum- mond, Mr. Mervyn Peel, and Sir James Hills-Johnes. W e are glad that Tiimoured opposition to some of j these members has fallen to the ground and that their services to the county will continue uninter- rupted. While congratulating them and the other unopposed members upon their return we wish them all a prosjterotts and a successful three years of office. ? One of the most interesting contests in C'armar- thensliire will take place at Llanfihangel-ar-arth, where Mr. T. R. Jones, Pantgia.s, will again try con- clusions with the present mmber. Mr. T. Barrett, Glvnwalis, who threl" years ago, by agreement, was returned on the casting yote of the presiding officer. Mr. Jones is very popular in the division, not only on account of his geniality, but also through the very deep interest he takes in the welfare of the district. He is not satisfied with the present representation, and enters the field at. the request of a large body of electors. Mr. Barrett has held ihe seat for a number of years, and the ratepayers should be the best judges of whether he has ifiented the confidence reposed in him. The issue is entirely in their hands, and to-morrow let them rote for the "best man" irrespective of personal or anv other considerations. At a local Brewster Sessions the advocate asked, the witrwss the distance between two public-houses in the district. "About four hundred yards as the ilpw cries," was the answer. "You mean as the cry flows," replied the learned solicitor. "No." inter- posed the chairman of the bench, "he means as the fly crows." "I mean othing of tllü<>?rt." responded the witness, "I mean what I said before, as the crow flies." < Mr. lmTyn is to be the guest at a banquet j which will be held shortly to mark the appreciation of his supporters at the last General Election of the very gallant fight he made for the seat- in East Car- marthenshire, and the excellent work he has done for the Conservative cause generally in Carmarthen- shire. A meeting is to be held at 3.9 o'clock next Saturday at the Cawdor Arms Hotel, Llandilo for the purpose of making ihe necessary arrangements. Mr. J. Foster Eraser, the Parliamentary corres- pondent of tho "Standard," refers to Air. W. LI. Williams' speech in the House of Commons on the Tariff Reform debate on the night of the 23rd ult, as follows:—"A harangue by a loose-minded Radical, Mr. Llewelyn Williams, who has the most muddle- headed idea. of what Tariff Reform means that ha.s ever been displayed in the House of Commons, for he actually .behoves that- it is proposed to tax Colonial corn." The lying season started on Wednesday last, and although the Towy and its tributaries were in full flood, and the valleys looked like shortly being trans- formed ihto huge lakes, Hie tales of the baskets of trout caught on the opening day were,—well, de- cidedly fishy. By the bye, anglers truthful and oTTierwise will be glad to hear that two Carmarthen fishmongers, Mr. W. Evans and Mr. Finch, have promised Mr. H. O. Long Price superintendent of watOr bailiffs, that thej will not in future purchase or offer for sale any trout jinder six incites, 7(.. The chorus of welcome, which greeted the J01:H- XAi.s new time-table last Monday stamped it as an instant success, and although wo say it who should not, it thoroughly deserved the pnii.se> it received. Good as it is, however, we hope to introduce many improvements as time goes pn. and any suggestion in that direction will be welcomed by the manager. This new railway guide will suit people in all parts of the three counties. To. advertise in the JOT;:RXAI/S time-table is To sow seed which very quickly .bears fruit. Mr. H. Reeves, the jeweller, received a visit the other morn- ing from a lady who observed: "1 see you sell so and so: I saw it advertised in a. time-table." The time-table had only been issued about an hour!

ELKCTIOX OF BOROUGH AVDITOKS.—The election of borough auditors took place on Saturday last, when Mr. W. II. Jones, Mansel Arms, and Ir. David Williams, I'enilwyn Park, were returned unopposed. 4TH BATTALION WELSH REGIMENT. — Orders for week ending March 12th, 1910:—Officer on duty, Lieut. Harries; company orderlies. Scrgt. J. T. Davies and Lance-corpl. J. Greenwood; burgler, Bugler D. J. Evans. Parades: Company drill on Monday and Wednesday, at 7.30 (dress, plain clothes). ISecruits' drill every evening (except Thursday and Saturday), at 7.30 p.m.—(Signed) E. A. H. HAHR'IKS, Lieut., Commanding 'E' Company. WAYNK LODGE, CARMARTHEN.—Tho balance-sheet of the above Lodge for the year 1909 is just being published, and distributed among its members..The number of members on the books on the h-t, of January last during the past year three died, and seven left, by non-payment. By .sick pay to the members during the past year JE487 was paid. jj'l.-o total value of the Lodge on 1st January last ivas £4.113 15s. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESSES.—Their numerous friends will be glad to hear that Mabel Jones and Lottie Lewis, pupils of the County Girls' School, Carmar- then. have passed the. matriculation of the London University, the examination for which was held in January last. ELECTION OF LAYMEN.—At a Consistory Court, held at St. Peter's Church, yesterday (Thursday), the following gentlemen were- declared by the Bishop of St. David's to be elected members of the Houso of Laymen for the diocese:—Earl Cawdor, Sir John Llewellyn, Air. A. S. De Wmton, Llandaff; Mr. T. W. Barker, Oaklands; Mr. n. Morgan Jones, B.A., and Sir Charles Philipps, Bart, DEATH.—Mr. John Jones, shoemaker, died at his residence, 26 Cambrian-place, on Monday. The deceased, who was 72 years of age, had been in ill-health for a. considerable time. He is survived by three sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place at the Tabernacle, on Friday at 3 p.m., and will be public for men only. CAUMAKTUENSHIP.E INFIRMARY.—Tho Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following;— £ 1 Is., from Llangendeirne Church; periodicals, from Mr. R. Jamws, Bridge-street; Miss Spurrell, King-street; Mr. W. S. G. Morris. Ystrad- wrallt; Air. Grossman. Ar-y-bryn; Mrs. Gwynne- Huglies, Glaneothy, and Lady Hills-Johnes; flowers, from two G.F.S. candidates, Misses Annie Davies and Maggio Evans, per Miss Thomas, Llanegwad Vicar- age; children's cot, from Mrs. Morris, Coomb. CARMARTHEN fAX FINED.—At Neath on Tuesday, John OWNI. a native of Carmarthen, was charged with obstructing G.W.R. officials, and also with being drunk and disorderly and using obsceno language. Defendant and his wife had words at the station, and defendant used bad language and struck her. and invited the officials to fight. Defen- dant said he was an old law clerk, and had not one of the officials interfered ho would never have been before, the court.—Tho Bench dismissed the charge of drunkenness, but. fined defendant 5s. and costs in respect of each of the other charges. jioTJILí M,VRK>:T.—The monthly market was • held at Carmarthen on Wednesday last. Fat cattle j wpre not numerous, hut COW3 a 11(( calves were, and met with a fair trade at prices ranging from £1010", to £16. The fat cattle were mostly all ;.oJ<1 by auction by Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, and there was an excellent demand at JE14 10s. to JE17. Sheep were in -great- request, and there wa" a spirited business, [ almost every butcher in the market wanting them. The quotations were JB1 14s. to J31 18s. a Head for yearling wethers. The same auctioneers disposed of the sheep. R.S.PC.A.—The annual meeting of the West Wales branch of the R.S.P.CA.. he)d at Carrnar- then on Saturday Airs Protheroe-Beynon. Trewern, presiding, passed a resolution in favour of prohibit- ing the exportation of worn-out horses to* the Con- tinent. Messrs. Roderick and Walton Bishop, soli- citors, Llanelly, were appointed joint hon. sees., in succession to Mrs. Nevill, who resigned after many years' faithful service. The activity of the society was evidenced by the large number of cases of cruelty which had been exijosed. The local inspector is. Inspector Roberts, Carmarthen. WEDDING.—The wedding was solemnized at the Registry Office, Carmarthen, on Tuesday last, of Mr. William Jones, The Sawmills, Carmarthen, and Miss Emma Evans, Bettws Farm, Llanpumpsaint. The bride, who was prettily dressed in a heliotrope costume, with hat to match, was given away by Mr. Davies, The Vaults, Carmarthen; while Mr. J. Jones carried out the duties of best man. The bridesmaid was Miss S. Thomas, Troedyrhiw, Bron- wydd Arms. After the ceremony the happy pair were driven to Llandilo by Mr. J. Thomas, Farmers' Arms. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. COFFEE SLTPER.—On Thursday, the 24th ult., at the Tabernacle Chapel Schoolroom, a coffee supper was given to the choir; the deacons were also in- vited. The following ladies waited at the tables:— Miss M. S. Jones and Miss Griffiths. Barnsfield-ter- race; Miss Williams, Tabernacle-terrace, and Miss Davies, King-street. Mr. Livingstone Thomas, Rich- mond-terrace, also helped the ladies. Miss Davies, King-street, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the manner in which she laid out the tables. A very pleasant evening was spent. The Pastor (the Rev. E. Ungoed Thomas) took a very lively part- in the proceedings, and delighted the company by his crucial remarks. "Melus. moos do," was the cry of all present. FOOTBALL.—The following are the results of tho first and second-class matches played on Saturday la-t:Neatli 5pts., Cardiff 4pts.; Newport 3pts.. Swansea nil; Llanelly 3pt, JVlaesteg nil; Llandilo 6pts., Carmarthen Training College 3pts.; Penygraig 3pts., Bridgend 3pts.; Llanelly II. 15pts., Lampeter College 3pts.; Mountain Ash 6pts., Llwynypia nil; Pontardawe 6pts., Danygraig nil; Treorky 6pts., Re- solven nil; Pontypool 3pts., Coventry 3pts.; Ystaly- fera 6pts., Ilendv nil; Cardiff League 3pts. Bridg- end League nil; Swansea. II. 5pts., Newport II. nil; Briton Ferry nil, Porthcawi nil: Pencoed 6pfc, Skewen 3pts.: Abertillery 3pts., Pill Harriers nil; Cardiff II. 26pts., Neath II. 3pts. BOROUGH EDUCATION ESTIMATES.—A special meet- ing of the Borough Education Committee was held at the Shire Hall on Tuesday evening last to con- sider the estimates for the ensuing year. The Rev. D. J. Thomas (chairman) presided, and there were also present: Mrs. James Davies, and Messrs. H. S. Holmes (vice-chairman), D. Samuel, II. E. B. Richards, E. V. Collier, H. C. Tierncy, W. Spurrell. G. Treharne, and John Grossman; together with the Clerk (Mr. Thomas W alters). The accounts were presented, and showed that for the year ending March 31st, 1911, a sum of £ 2.465 would be re- quired from the rates. On the proposition of Mr. John Grossman, seconded by Mr. Treharne, it was decided that the estimates, as now presented, be passed and submitted to the Town Council. \S ESTEBN' LEAGO; W.M.R.A.—The League table of the Western League, Welsh Miniature Rifle- Asso- ciation, corrected up to March 1st, is as follows:- I lub. Shot. Won. Drawn. Lost. Pts. St. David's 8 7 1 0 15 Llanelly 8 6 0 2 12 St. Clears 7 5 0 2 10 St. Peter's 7 3 0 4 6 Laugharne 8 1 1 6 Tenby 8 0 0 8 0 Recent, results are:—St. Peter's, 735; Tenby, 705. St. David's, 760: Laugharne, 719. Llanelly, 764; St. Clears, 748. On Saturday next, at the St .David's range, the Market-place, Carmarthen, a competitive meeting will be held, arranged by the W.M.R.A., when valuable prizes will be shot for. The competi- tions start at 2.30. WELSH FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL ENGINEERS.— Carmarthen Section.—Orders for week ending March 12th, 1910:—Headquarters, The Barracks; officer on duty, Capt. J. Francis; N.C.O. on duty, C.S.M. A. R. Davies; orderly corporal, Corpl. S. E. Bowser; orderly trumpeter, Tpr. A. Ducklkld. Monday: Lecture—Engineering; 7.30 p.m. Tuesday; Headquarters open from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday: class (mounted section); 7.30 p.m. Thursday: Morris Tube practice; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday: Morris Tube practice; 2 to 4 p.m. Notice: The. Car- marthen Section will find eight men for signalling duty at-the next training Camp. Names of those who wish to join the signallers must- be given in to the Sergt.-Instructor.—(Signed), JORX FRANCIS, Capt., Wejsh FielllCo., R.E., Carinartheif. 2nd March, 1910. BIOSCOPE r."TERTAIX;\1EXT,As announced in our issue of last week, the Safety Bioscope Companv (lessee and manager. Mr. Fred Hodge), commenced a season at the Assembly Rooms on Monday even- ing last. The performances (two are given each night), have been well patronised during the week, and it is evident that the promoters have succeeded in supplying a long-felt want. Of the performances themselves we cannot speak too highly. The pic- tures which arc shown in the most Up-to-date. style, are marvellously life-like, and absolutely flickerless. So steady are they that a person sitting in the front seats can enjoy them just as well as those in th? back, and without trying the eyes in the least. Musical items are also rendered at intervals by local artistes. Roup KITCHEN F(-ND.-Tlie Mayor (Alderman W. Lloyd) begs to acknowledge the following subscrip- tions towards the above Fund;—-Principal Walter J. Evans, Greefl Hill, 10s. 6d.; Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Penllwvn Park, 5s.; Mr, John Saer, Glannant, 10s. 6d.; Air. Thomas Davies, 125, Priory-street. 5 s.; Miss Latimer Jones, 10, The Parade, 5e. Mr. Dd. Williams, Old Curiosity Shoo, 5s. Airs. Lewis, Dyffryn, Parade, 10s. 6d.; Air. H. M. Eraser, Pro- bate Registrar, 5s.; Airs. James Davies, 5, Lammas- street, 5s.; Mr. Davies, Cloth Hall, 2s. 6d. INSPECTION OF SCOUTS AT SWANSEA.—On Tuesday next, General Sir R. Baden-Powell (chief scout) will hold an inspection of Scouts at Swansea, and about 40 members of the 1st Carmarthen Troop intend being present. They will fall in at Fair Lane at 11.30 a.m., departing from Swansea at 12. At 2.30 they will parade at the Y.M.C.A., Dynevor Place, and at 2.45 p.m. will leave for Victoria Park. headed by the telegraph messenger fift and drum band. The inspection will take place at, 3.30, when Sir RoJjert- Baden-Powell will take the general salute and witness the march past. The Parade will then return to the Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium where tea will be provided. At 7.30 Sir Robert will deliver a lec- ture at the Albert Hall, to which all Scouts are in- vited. MARRIED, PEOPLE'S EVENING.—At the social gathering of the members of the Sunday Institute. held in tho English Weslcvan Schoolroom on Wed- I nesday evening, the 23rd ultimo, the proceedings took the form of a miscellaneous entertainment, under the title of "Alarried People's Evening." Air. J. J. Williams proved an excellent- chairman, and great credit is due to all who contributed to such a de lightful programme, every item of which was gone through in a highly satisfactory manner. The fol- lowing were the items:—Pianoforte solo. "Soldiers of the King," Airs. F. E. Jones; song, "Richard of Taunton Dene" (in Somersetshire dialect), Mr. Joseph Gregory: humorous reading, "Grimes' New Business" (in Yorkshire (liaiCc-f), Mr. Wm. Alee; gramophone selection, by Mr. Fred E. Jones, the instrument, and records being very kjhdly lent by M r. C. K Baker; song, "Who will care for Mother now?" Air. D. R. Thomas; humorous recitation, "Specially Jim." Airs. Gregory; an original recita- tion, "A Rough Trip," Captain Everett, of the s.s. "Alerthyr"; gramophone selection. Air. F. E. Jones; and reading. "The Farmer's Blunder," Air. R. J. Jones. After the usual votes of thanks, what had proved to be a delightfully pleasant evening came to a close. Next Wednesday will be the "Young People's Night." DEATH OF MJI. STEADMAN THOMAS.—We deeply re- gret to announce the death of Air. Steadman Thomas, Belle View, Pensarn, which took place on Tuesday morning hist, at the age of 82 years. Deceased, who was a native of the town, was very well known and greatly respected in the place. and district. His father, who was also very well known and esteemed, kept a draper's shop in Guildhall- square. Deceased was a great lover and authority of books, and was also a specialist in pedigrees. He came of a very old and celebrated family, being a descendant of Sir Rhys ap Thomas by a daughter of the latter. Tho Steadmans were descendants of Sir John Perrot, who was a. governor of Laugharne Castle in the time of Queen Elizabeth. Deceased n mourned by two sons and three daughters, with whom the greatest sympathy is felt. The interment takes places on Friday (to-day) at the Cemetery. CARMARTHENSHIRE HI NT CLUB.— A meeting of the members of this Club was held at the Boar's Head Hotel on Saturday last, when there were present: Air. F. James. Alltyferin, in the chair: Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H., St. Clears; Mr. D. Protheroe, M.O.II.. Glyntaf: Capt. Leslie, Cwmgwili; Air. W. S. G. AIorris, Ystradwrallt: Dr. R. I.. Thomas, Whitland; Mr J. W. Bishop. Llanelly; Air. J. 1", Rees. Carmarthen; Air. Phil Lewis, Pantglas: also Air. G. Protheroe and Air. J. Francis (lion. sees). It was stated that the adverse balance at the end of next season would be £ 50. but several substantial promises towards meeting the debt had been re- ceived, and the financial position generally was con- sidered very good. On the motion of Mr. J. F. Rees. seconded by Dr. Thomas, it was decided to hold a bazaar for the purpose of raising funds for the! Hunt. and August 4th next was suggested as tho possible date. The dptaifs.of the arrangement are to lie left to the ladies' committee, augmented by the Master and Messrs. F. James. W. S. G. Mor- ri, D. Protheroe, and the secretaries. The annual liall was fixed for Thursday, March 31, and the Point-to- Point Races for Friday. April 1. the course to I-K, selected by Ifr. J. F. Rees anil --Nlr. G. Protheroe Bevnon. Capt. Leslie was apjiointed clerk of the scales, and the arrangements will be carried out by the, Alaster, Air. D. G. Protheroe, Air. W. V. n. Thomas, afid the two hon. sees. CONCERT.—Tho Carmarthen Ladies' Choir, that gained first prizes at. Carmarthen and Llandyssul.. Eisteddfods last year, is now practising. with a view to competing at the National Eisteddfod at Colwyn Bay next September. The choir consists of fifty members, the greater part of whom are solo singers. It is conducted by Miss A. M. Buckley. Miss A. AI. Jones is secretary; Miss Connie Brockie, trea- surer Miss May Matthews and Messrs. Puddicombe and L. Jones are accompanists. A concert towards expenses will be given at the Assembly Rooms on April 7th. which, it is hoped, will be well patronized. LADY TIVERTON'S PRESENTATION.—The adjourned meeting of the ladies interested in the above was held on Monday evening last, at which there was a very large attendance. After making the necessary arrangements for the presentation, it was unani- mously resolved that a ladies branch of the Borough Conservative and Unionist Association be formed. and that the opening meeting for the purpose of enrolling members be held d rectfy after Easter, and also that tho meeting should take the form of a social evening, when light refreshments and a musical programme should.be arranged for. A meeting of ladies interested will be shortly held to make the arrangements for same. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION NOMINATIONS.—The County C ouncil elections will be held on Saturday next, and for the four divisions of the Borough the following nominations have been received. It wilt be noticed that contests will take place in two of the divisions only, while in the upper division of the Eastern Ward and the upper division of the Western Ward the Rev. A. Fuller Mills and Air. II. E. B. Richards respectively are unopposed. Tho nomina- tions are:—Eastern Ward (Upper Division), Mr. T. E. Brigstocke, Spilman-street, proposed by Air. T. W. Barker and seconded by Mr. George Alorgan. and Dr. D. Denzil Harris, King-street, proposed by Mr. J. E. Davies, seconded by Air. T. Conwil Evans. Eastern Ward (Upper Division), the Rev. A. Fuller Alills, Penllwvn Park, proposed by Mr. J. T. Lewis, and seconded by Mr. B. F. Richards (unopposed), Western Ward (Lower Division), Mr. J. B. Arthur. Tho Parade, proposed by -Mr. J. O. Morgans, and seconded by Mr. John Morgan; and Mr. John Lewis. Gwynfryn.* proposed by Air. J. D. James, a.nd seconded by Mr. John Jenkins. Western W ant (Upper Division), Mr. H. E. B. Richards, Castle House* proposed by Air. John Lewis, and seconded by Air. David Samuel (unopposed!. The asterisk de- notes present members. (HAXD OPERA. AT CARMARTHEN.—Carmarthen lovers of Grand Opera will have an opportunity of indulg- ing their love for good music next week. when the celebrated Elstey-Grime Opera Company—who are paying their first visit to Wales—will visit the town. TJIPY will open on Thursday evening next, and will remain until Saturday, giving three evening and 11 matinee performances. From a Topertoire of twentv operas, they are presenting four of the most famous and delightful, viz. "Alaritana" on Thursday, "The Bohemian Girl" on Friday. Faust" on Saturday evening, and as a matinee on Saturda, they are giv- ing "The Daughter of the Regiment." This com- pany, which is in its 10th year of tour, are drawing crowded houses wherever they perform, and so for their progress has been one perpetual triumph. There are thirty picked artistes, amongst whom are the following celebrated performers:—Aladame Alarie Elster (proprietress), Miss Elsie Lynham, and Aliss Agnes Alann: and Air. Vladimer Brodo (tenor late Royal Italian Opera Co.). Air. Frank Land (bari- tone, late principal .baritone. Aloody-AIanners Opera Co., Ltd., etc.). and Air. Gilbert King (bass, late AIu.-gro\es and Williams Opera Co., Australia). They are supported by a full and powerful chorus. the whole being under the musical directorship of Air. Leon Wood. With magnificent scenery and cos- tumes, all the pieces are very well staged, the stage manager being Mr. Gilbert King. With their great reputation, the company should be assured of a suc- cessful season. ST. DAVIDS DAY CELEBRATIONS.—Beyond the granting of a whole holiday to the children of the schools in the town, and the holding of a. dinner in the evening by the Uymmrodorion Society, nothing has been done in the past to celebrate St, David's Day. lliis yar. however, in addition to the above- mentioned events, the observance of the festival was enhanced by two picturesque ceremonies. At 7.15 in the morning, the 1st Carmarthen Troop of Boy Scouts paraded at Fair-lane in full dress, where they were inspected by Lieut. Fred Humphreys. They afterwards marched up to the Park, via King-street, Guildhall-square, and Lammas-street, and on their arrival at the Park at 7.30, the Union Jack (by kind permission of the Alayor. Alderman Walter Lloyd), was hoisted by Fiag-corpl. Gwvnne Lewis, while the Troop presented staves as a general salute, and gave three cheers for Si. David, the patron saint. At 6.30 in the evening they again paraded and marched to the Park, under the command of the Assistant-Seout-Alaster (Adjutant Wilfred Lewis'), while, the Troon were at. the full salute, the flag was pulled down, and three cheers were again given for St. David. After the siuging of "God Savo the King," the Troon marched back to Headquarters where they disbanded. Although the weather was very unfavourable, nearly the full strength paraded on hot It occasions.—The other celebration took place at tli" Girls' County School, where the girl wero paraded and drilled by the drill-mistress (Aliss Wells). The Union Jack was run up and saluted, and patriotic songs were sung IIY tho^e present. Tht, girls and the boys of the Grammar School were accorded a holiday in the afternoon. Now that, a start has made it is to I hoped that something will be done in the future to make these national festivals, such as Patron Saint days. Empire days, etc., of greater significance, and celebrate them in a. fining manner. FUNERAL OF THE I ATE AID. AIORIUS JONES.—The intierment of the late AhVrnian Morris. Jones. Hampton House, The Avenue, took place 011 Thurs- day in hiM week, when there was a large funeral, a great many of the members of the Corporation and townspeople generally turning out to pay their last tribute of respect to one who in his lifetime was a prominent public man. Bjinds were drawn in the houses all along the route to the Cemetery, and signs of sympathy and sorrow wore manifested ou ail hand- Amongat those present were the Mayor (Alderman Walter Lloyd), Aldermen G. Treharne, D. Satnuei, and II. E. B. Richards, and Councillors George Alorgan, W. T1 lomas, J. N. W tiliams; also the Town Clerk" (Mr. Jamc: John), Supt. Smith, Air. Fiuglah (borough surveyor). Air. D. Evans (borough accountant), Mr. n. W. Thomas (official receiver), and others. The chief mourners were: Miss Sarah Jones and Airs. Lottie ^daughters); Air. Ben Jones (son); ATr. lout Rees (son-in-law); Alorris Tottle and Willie Rees (grandsons); Mr. David Davies, Llanihvni (brother); Airs. Rees; Airs. Williams, Swansea: Airs. Davies, Alerthyr (cousins); Air. B. AI. Jones. Syresham; Air. J. Williams, Neath; Air. D. Thomas, Aberdare, and Air. E. Thomas, Amman- ford (nephews); Air. and Airs. B. AI. Williams, Gar- nant (nephew and niece); Mr. D. Dttvies. Carmar- then; Mr. E. T. Davies, Llanstephan, and Mr. J. Davies, Pencader (cousins). The oSiciating minister? were the Revs. Keri Evans, Towyn Jones, D. Morgan (C ana'). E. Ungoed Thomas, D. J. Thomas, and Wr. D. Rowlands; while there were also present the Revs. W. J. Williams (Carway), R. Jones (Trim- saran), and D. Williams (Abei-gwilil. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the following:—Mag and Sarah, Ben, his fellow-workmen, members of Priordy Chapel; Misses Jones. Aberystwyth; Air. and Mrs. Davies, Emporium; Airs. Lewis. Dyffrvn; Mr. lnd Airs. Claude Lea, Bristol; Air. and Airs. Evans. Aberdare; Rev. and Airs. Jenkins, Hinckley: Air! and Airs. Young, Galsgow Air. and wod, ( raven Arms; Mr. and Airs. Hargrenvos, Caerphilly; Airs. Philip Lewis, Francis-terrace; Airs. .James, Priory-street; Miss H. Jones, Dyffrvn: Aliss R. A. Stephens, Priory-street.—The famliv wish to take this opportunity of thanking all those who sent letters and messages of sympathy in their tad be- reavement. RrXDAY INSTITUTE.—At the meeting of the Sunday Institute, held at. the English Wesley a 11 Chapel last. Sunday afternoon a paper on "Friendship" was read by Airs. J. J. W illiam.s, Carrie Villa. The paper was (as might be expected from Airs .Williams) in every sense an excellent one, and read in that good lady's quiet, refined, and convincing manner, could not help but prove highly edifying. We give only lI. few of the many gems of thought contained in the paper:—Tho highest friendship was that which existed between tho Divine and human. To be "a. friend of God" they must be in tune with the. Infinite, and live up to their highest and holiest aspirations and ideas. Friendship possessed the very hall-mark of Divinity. Friendship was tho clinging of one soul to another, which, as someone had said, doubled the joys, and halved tho sorrows. Without friendship tho world was but a-wilderness. An ancient writer had said that. friendship was the most, beautiful furniture of life. To possess the friendship of Jesus Christ meant that they would possess that which would teach them to understand the silence of God in times of stress and temptation. Friendship always lifted the soul into a clearer idea of the Divine. The way to keep friends was to do unto others as they would have others do to them. If any of ihose they counted friends tried to draw them away from the worship of God, they must for ever cut off that friendship. Friendship wa essentially desirous to help and to serve. It looked not for what it could reecho, but for what it could give. The aim of friendship was the aim of their Institute—Not to be ministered unto. but to minis- ter. ATr F. n. Ellis sang in excellent style and voice, the solo "Hosanna in ExceIsm¡." At next Sunday's meeting Air. J. F. Morris will give a recitation', and the Aliases Annie Thomas and Ciesio Davies will sing- a duett.