The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

-.cO ,r. CARMARTHEN TROOP OF SCOUTS NEW HEADQUARTERS OPENED. Wednesday in last week was a red-letter day in the history of the Boy Scout movement in Carman hen, for it marked the acquisition by the 1st Carmarthen Troop of new and commodious headquarters at the Waverlev Hotel, Lammas-street (lately the head- quarters of the "E" Company, 4th Battalion the Welsh Regiment). The movement has "caught on" in the town, and the numbers are swelling so rapidly that it was necessary to procure accommodation which would house the Troop, and allow plenty of room for indoor manceuyres, drills, etc., while it was necessary to also have a room which could be used as a library, recreation room, etc. All these wants are fulfilled at the Waveriey Hotel, and "he new de- parture should inaugurate a stiil greater period of prosperity for the local Scouts. Although, as stated, the quarters have been procured, they have still to be properly furnished, and the officers will be greatly indebted to anyone who can spare them some furni- U, ture to complete the equipment of the new barracks. It is almost unnecessary to say anything in praise of the Troop. Those who have seen the boys at work, or on the march, are filled with admiration at their soldierly bearing, ami perfect precision of drill, while their alacrity and thoroughness at work entitle them to all the encomiums pronounced by the Chief Scout (General Sir R. Baden-Powell), when the Troop was reviewed at Swansea. The credit for this highly satisfactory result is due, not only to the pains-taking and self-sacrificing efforts of the officers (Scout-master Basd Morgan, Assistant Scout- master adjutant Wilfred Lewis, Captain F. C. Humphreys. Capt. Spencer Morris, and the chaplain, the Rev. Aidred Williams), but in no sma1! degree to the interest taken in their work by the boys themselves. Each one of them, to use a well-known expression, is "keen as mustard," and sroes to great trouble to make himself perfectly fit and efficient, but. the labour would be of little use were it not for the strong organising committee at the *head of the local affairs, the president of which is Mr. T. W. Barker, Oaklands. To Mr. Barker must be ascribed a great deal of the success of the undertaking, for the keen personal interest which he takes in it. and his strong influence and representation at headquarters, have ,Ioi)e. much to make Carmarthen the centre of the Scout project of the, county, and to raise the local corps to its present high position. It was, there- fore, only litting that the opening ceremony at the new headquarters should be jierformed by Mr. Barker, who did so in the presence of a targe gathering of Scouts and friends, being supported by the officei'p and members of the committee. That function being over, the company repaired to the new abode, where a coffee supper and concert was held. The rooms had been beautifully decorated for the occasion with flags, and, with the uniforms j of the assembled Scouts, presented a. charming and inspiring appearance. Ir. Barker presided over the large gathering, and an excellent repast was served up by Host Scrivener. Supper being,over, Mr. Barker, who was greeted 1),c, with loud and prolonged applause, and the singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow," addressed the assembly. He thanked them for their hearty recep- tion of him, and said that the committee had been looking forward with great pleasure to the time ■when that Troop, which had had such a distinguished name at Swansea, should have a local habitation. He had to congratulate the officers and Scouts on the exceedingly good display they had given at Swansea: When he was about their age he had heard a irreat- deal about a review In which the Carmarthen Volunteers acquitted them- selves very well. and he was glad to find that young Carmarthen was following in the footsteps of its forefathers (applause). There was no doubt that they were the best Troop at Sv^insea. and it. was a source of <>-reat pleasure to the members of the committee who were then present to hear whlt. the Chief Scout, had said about" them. At present the C armarthen committee was the body which had the dist) ibutuif, of badges, etc., to lhe local corps, and was ttie authority for the organisation of troops in i armar- thenshire, and would continue so until a Carmar- thenshire committee was formed, the presidency ot which the Lord Lieutenant, of the county (Sir Jame- Drummond, Bart.. C.B.) had accepted (applause); while Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, (« G.C.B., 'had been asked, and had consented, to' take office as Commissioner for the county (ap- plause), and he was sure there was no one more popular or worthier of the appointment renewed applause). The Carmarthen committee could if they pleased, award certain badges to Cur J (.Hides (ap- plause). It was rather a good thing in those day. ittee of Woman's Suffrage that they had a men s committee that had the power of withdrawing certain badges from the Girl Guides if they did not behave tl selves (applause and laughter). He had full confi- dence that the Girl Guides would justify the.r existence, and earn their badges, but they would 1M\» to deserve them before thev got ti.em (applaus,) He waft glad to find that, a Troop was being formed at Llanellv. Carmarthen, as the old capital of ti South Wales, had laken the lead. wdrn-h was being followed bv the sister town He hoped long thev would have another company ihti. U plause)-and as a member of the committee In ■ • Lpot with great, pleasure a further increase in th., number (applause). It would do a >*>>"« »r™' of .rood to become a Scout and follm out ic principles so wisely laid down by the C hief coat (applause).. I Mr. John Grossman, a member of the commit ee who was to preside over the remainder of th< pio ^« dim4 owing to Mr. Barker having to leave early, also s^oke. He also congratulated then, on heir success, which had been attained to a great xtt it Throu«'h the efficiency of their officers, who had-M-i.I backed up by the chairman WHO was second 1o no in his zeal for the movement (applause). Alludi.i, t. the well Roomed appearance of the T roop, and smartness at work, Mr. < rossman said that if c movement only taught young men to keep 'l.em- sel ves clean, it had rendered excellent seiMX (••]'- plause). Another tiling was that they were -• t» posed to do all the good they could, and that was a Verv just cause for living—to be good and to do Rood. Their drill helped to st rengt hen their l cd.es and made better men of them, and taught, "eutle manners. These were two strong fac which were equipping them for the battle of hit, and were bound to tell in the hereafter. It-did no Matter how intellectual they were, if they had n >> strong bodies they would never be able to fi.l the high posit ions which lie honed they would be before thev died I(- thougnt that the Movement "should be extended in some way so that "8 discipline and drill should become part of the curriculum of their day schools. If an hour f y•: y ''vening was devoted to drill, a lot of the Miguel, *hat was done through the vitality—he would tot *ay wickedness (lnnghter)-of youth would avoided. lie asked them to follow their (inns rs Thoroughly as they could, and-to swell the mimnr.s !)v inducing as niany of their friends as possible to .l''in, and thev would experience a pleasure which would not get in any other way (applause). I hoy ought, to be pleased with themselves for the J'r.1i success thev had attained in so short a time. He sincerely hojied that the numbers would greatly increase, and that their present hisrh standard would ¡ )1' maintained to a greater extent (applause). The following programme was then gone through,! <)rpl. B. Isaac accompanying throughout:—Piano-j mte solo, Corol. Isaac; recitation. Scout J. R. 1 !r"'s; 8on" Chaplain Rev. Aidred Williams: violin r0|°- Patrol Leader Watson; pianoforte solo. Patrol ^ader Thomas; song. Cant. Morris: violin solo, t it Watson; recitation. Scout J. W. l)avie.s; (piano and gramophone). Patrol Leader is'?V(s; *or>sr. Scout Smith; pianoforte duet. Corpl. -\1ap J. W. Davies; recitatidn, Scout I. 'V"ls'> pianoforte solo. Scout A. J. M. TCvans; c'tions on the gramophone. Patrol Leader Reevos. P-L4II. At the close, on the proposition of Scout-master Wilfred Lewis, seconded by Capt. F. Humphreys, the usual hearty vote of thanks were accorded with acclamation, and the proceedings terminated with a realistic rendering of the war cry by the Troop, and the singing- of "God Save the King."

CARMARTHENSHIRE POLICE COMMITTEE CONSTABULARY TO BE INCREASE^. The statutory meeting of the Carmarthenshire Standing Joint Committee was held at the County Offices. Carmarthen, on Tuesday last. when there were present S II- James Williams-Drummond, Bart., C.B. (Lord Lieutenant of the county.), Edwinsford; Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes. V.C., G.C.B., Dohiucothi; Col. J. D. Lloyd, Parchenri; Mr. F. Dudley Williams-Drummond, Hafodncddyn: Capt. W. P. Jeffreys, Cynghordy: Mr. J. Lewes Thomas, Caeglas; Mr. -Herbert Peel, Taliaris; Col. Lloyd Harries, Llwyndewi; Mr. C. P. Lewis, Llandovery; Dr. Hv. H. Lawrence, Narberth; Mr. E. Trubshaw, Llanelly: Mr. Joseph Joseph, Lla.ngeniiech; Mr. F. Nevill, Llanelly: Mr. D. Evans, Manordaf; Mr. H. .Tones Thomas, Penrlios, Llanfynydd; Mr. Wliliait, Thomas, Trelech Mr. \V. J. Williams, Brynamman; Mr. Simlett, Llanellv; Mr. C. E. Morris, Penrlios. Carmarthen: Col. Morris, Ammanford: Mr.* T. Jones, Llanelly; Mr. John Roes, Dolgwm; Mr. T. Morris, Garnant; Mr. W. David, Llanelly, and Mr. D. Davies. Rhyblid; together with the clerk (Mr. J. W. Nicholas), the county treasurer (Mr. R. Peel Price), the chief constable (Mr. W. Picton Phihpps), and the county surveyors (Messrs. R. W. Jones and W. L. Jenkins). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr. H. Jones-Thomas, seconded by Mr. J. Rees, Mr. David Evans, Manordaf, was unanimously elected chairman. It was decided to recommend the County Council to provide a sum of £ 3. £ j00 for the maintenance of the police force during the coming quarter. This sum includes JMOO for clothing, and B285 lis. lid. deficiency ill revenue account oil the Police Super- annuation Fund. CHIEF COXSTABLKS REPORT. The Chief Constable in his quarterly report stated:—"Crime as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year shows an increase of 25 charges, the figures being 781 as against 756. The increase is chiefly noticeable under the following heads:— Common assaults 12, begging alms 5. unlicensed dogs 9, railway offences 6, cattle straying 7, labour laws 16, rate cases 73. On the other hand there has been a dwreaso of 21 in sleeping out, game laws 8, Education Acts 48, and drunkenness 29. Indictable offences numbered 59, of which 10 were committed for trial. This represents an increase of 4. in the number of offences and a decrease of 2 in the num- ber of committals, in accordance with your instruc- tions to report upon the distribution of the force I beg to st.atotllat in my view the present allocation ,III lot N- Urqri -k cannot be improved upon with the present strength, but it is my duty to point out that there are dls- tricts undoubtedly inadequately policed owing to rapid and continual development with consequent, increasing population, more fiarticularly the Amman Valley and Llanelly. As foreshadowed in my report of July last it is necessary that the numerical strength of the Force be inci'oasecl in order that the Government, grant (dependent not only upon effi- ciency but also upon adequacy in point of number) be not jeopardised, as well as to satisfy the rcquire- ments of these populous districts and to give them their just proportion of police protection. In the Amman Valley Petty Sessional Division them are 4792 inhabited houses supplying a population of 24,000 calculated upon a. basis of relative popula- tion to inhabited houses slightly below the propor- tion given in the last census returns. According to the average population per constable of all counties in England and Wales this district would be entitled to 22 constables. There are stationed therein at p-e- sent 9 only. Whilst studying the utmost economy I have, no alternative but to recommend as a iiiiiiiiiit,-it that. the number be increased to 14. This would represent rather more than 1 constable to 1.700. a higher average than that obtaining in any other Force in England or Wales. In Llanelly rher" has been since the census of 1901 an increase in inhabited houses of 970, furnishing a supplemental population estimated upon a smiiar basis of approximately 5.000. To provide for this increased number of in- habitants. I recommend an addition of 3 constables which would still only maintain the total strgenth at a figure about the average for urban oi triets of like character.- This brings the complement to 8, which i" the lowest number ] feel iustiiicd in su- gesting havimr in view the possible interposition by the Home Office on the grounds of numerical inade- quacy. There are. also other parts of oirt'tv which are being transformed into thickly-populated areas, notably the Tumble Police District, where the population has increased since tie last, census by over 2.000. For the present h iv- er I recom- mend no addition for this locality, although in the 1I0ar future to provide for the increasing develop- mont. in this and other districts, which I.t every ill- dication of being a continuing condition. a still further increase in the strength of "w Force v ill it seems to me become imperative. The --(,; i-,t; with a higher population per ••ousta v" tii.n «':ir- niartheiishire number 8, being agric iltii'il counties with a scattered population. Those shovinsr a lover, proportion per constable number 48. The cost to the county of the 8 constables rei|iui"'d 'o i >o\ ide for the additional population estimated at over 16,000 would on appointment amount to J3282 13s. 8d. per annum, half the actual cost, the otti-i- moiety being Payable out of the Imperial Exchequer Funds." Replyinsr to Mr. C. E. Morris, the Chief Con- stable said th:11 there had lieen no increase in the Force during the last seven years. There had I teen an- increase in numbers in the j. rev ions eiirht years of 18. and the ten years before that 22. They had never been so economical with regard to increasing the police before. Mr. Dudley Drummond asked whether the Government inspector had made any complaint, with I re curd tr; tllt. numerical strength. The Chief Constable replied that the Inspector could not i/o into that question as he was unaware I of the increased population. If his attention was called to it. undoubtedly 1](' \Yol11d complain. Mr. Dudley Drummond ;;aid that in view of facts submitted bv the Chief Constable he agreed they should increase the force to a projier proportion than existed then. He saw in the suggestion that the additional police would be allocated io the Amman Valley, which was no doubt necessary, and Llanellv and none of the other districts would be touched at all. He would call the Chief's attention move particularly to the district of Cross Hands, PenvoToes, Saron. and Ifendv. and to the increasing )()III1]¡Üion there. From 11 i little experience ill pass- inp- through lie was not sure if the district was policed at, all. He had never had the pleasure of seei|i'-T a constable. The district had a largely in- ceasine- population, and should be carefullv looked after. ITe thought it was most essential that they should at anv rate be on the same footing as'other counties, and not be second in this most important eonsideratioiK In view of the larsre industrial popu- lation. and in view he was sorry to sar. sneaking JIB (kiuimn of the Quarter Sessions, of the con- ■siderable incease in cases brought before the court, he thought, it was most important, that the police force of the eouritv should Iw increased. A certain amount of it sht.ld 11f' n!1(wat..d 10 the county rlis, tneto; as well. There were many cases committed bv the trampint- community of house-breaki'i«r. and old women and helpless people were terrified by <I, The polic were naturallv uuable to tone with these eases 1J1 sparsely populated districts. ITe had 1\1\1\s lieen in favour of keeping dovvn the rates, but was very anxious that the county should be adequately poiiced. He moved the adoption of the report. M-. f. Jones seconded. Sir James Hills-Johnes asked why the Chief Con- stable did not recommend additional police for the Tumble; and in reply stated that he thought two men would do there at present. He supposed he had been too economical, and perhaps he ought to have asked for 16 instead of 8 additional constables. He had cut it down as low as possible, and with 8 they would be the lowest in the United Kingdom according to'population. Mr. W. J. Williams suggested that the mover should include in his motion a sum of money for the maintenance of the extra men so that immediate effect", might be given to 1110 report. Mr. Drummond said that for the year a sum not exceeding E300 would be required, and he moved an additional provision of J375 for the coming quar- ter. Mr. Tom Jones. Llanelly, seconded, and the mo- tion was carried. AMMANFORD POLICE STATION. The Suryevor (Mr. Jenkins) reported that the front and one side wall in this station were in a very damp state, due to the rain driving through. The joints of tlln brickwork ill parts of the external walls had been_ pointed with cement, and in those places there was' no sign of dampness. Cn'der the circum- stances the best method of rendering the building damp-proof would be to treat the above-mentioned walls m a similar manner. Mr. Dudley Drummond said that he was not. against the payment, but it was a matter for com- ment that these walls should be coming up from time to time. -Somebody was to blame, and he had never heard a satisfactory explanation for the cause of it yet. He did not. know whether anybody could give it. It was a very unsatisfactory building, and there was an enormous sum of money spent on it, and if they were going to lie saddled with repairs year after year it was coming too thick.. Mr. ('. P. Lewis asked who gave the certificate? Mr. David Davies said that the committee met, at Ammanford a week ago, and eventually came to the conclusion some unskilled workman had been em- ployed. or a bad principled man 1 he eOl1!îactor, or something or other. It. was shameful to see a new building, which had cost them so much money, in. such a state. It, was decided to get tenders for the work. The Committee appointed to inquire into the pro- vision of a petty sessional court house at Ammanford reported that the lvorites' Hall was most. unsuitable and inconvenient, and recommended the building of a court-house on the vacant ground at the back of the police-station, which the Standing Joint Com- mittee had purchased for that purpose. Mr. J. Lewes Thomas said that when they got more police, there would be more work for the magistrates to do, as the population was increasing enormously. They ought to build a court-house there without delay. He moved the adoption of tile report, and that, the Surveyor be instructed to prepare plans for a suitable building for a police court. Mr. W. J. Williams seconded, and the motion was carried. SYMPATHY. The Chairman called attention to the serious ill- ness of Mr. John Johns. Parceithyn, a member of the committee, and moved that the committee ex- press their sympathy with him. Mr. W. J. Williams seoonded. and the motion was carried. APPOINTMENT. Mr. David CJw yn was appointed caretaker of the Llaudilo Shire Hall on the motion of Mr. Jones- Thomas, seconded by Mr. Simlett. This was all the business of importance.

GENERAL HEALTH & PURPOSES COMMITTEE THE MIDWIFE QUESTION. PREMATURE TO ENFORCE Jlffi ACT. A meeting of the Public Health and General Pur- poses Committee was subsequently held, when there were present: Dr. R. L. Thomas, Whitland (chair- man); Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Messrs. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, Llandovery; H. Jones-Thomas, Penrhos; Thomas Jones, Llanelly; John Rees, Llanybytlier; W. Thomas, St. Clears; John Jones, Llanedy; W. J. Williams, Brynaninian; Thomas Morris, Garnant; David Davies, Mothvev; David Evans, Manordaf; Joseph Joseph, Llaugennech; the Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen; Messrs. W. J. Thomas. Llanarth- ney; C. E. Morris, Carmarthen, and J. Simlett, Llanelly. On the proposition of Mr. W. J. Williams (Bryn- aninian). seconded by Mr. H. Jones-Thomas, Dr. R. L. Thomas was re-elected chairman. The Chairman, having returned thanks, said he had been told that-Mr. John Johns, chairman of the county council, was in a very serious state of health. —A vote of sympathy was passed with hini. Mr. W. J. Williams (Brynartaman) said that Car- marthenshire s position in connection with the Mid- wives Act was very unsatisfactory. He would like to 1( know whether any provision had been made for lec- tures, so as to secure certificated midwives. The Chairman said that the position was a serious one for the county. In many country districts few women were certified, and there was few in many places who could be. In his opinion, it was prema- ture to enforce the Act. owing 10 the hardship which would be inflicted on the women who now did the indispensable work of midwives. According to the Act, a woman might assist another as a friend, but nor for a fee, if uncertified. The presence of the woman alone did 'oo! in many trying cases. Mr. Williams But suppose the woman" died, and the friend did not call m a doctor. In what posi- tion would she be according to the Act? The Chairman—A peculiar position. Mr. Williams was of opinion that the county should go to the aid of distressed women with quali fied persons. The Cliao'inan said the hardship was not only felt in the rural, but in the industrial districts. It was a matter of jreneral concern. Mr. W. J. Thomas (Llannrthnev^—But when a f,- ,iid goes to a woman at a critical time, in the absence of a doctor or certified nnrsp, that friend would run no risk? The Chairman—Not at alL Mr. Williams—She would not lie liable to a charge of manslaughter. Mr. I hoinas—But as the law stands, nothing could surely be done to the friend thould the poor woman die? The Chairman — It is a question then for the coroner. It puts the friend in a peculiar nosition. but a woman who would not assist her neighbour iu disfress would be no woman at all. Froln the reports of the various inspectors, it appeared that the county was free from infectious diseases duriii"- the last quarter. This was all the business of interest.

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LLANDOVERY BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, under the presidency of Alderman T. Watkins. There were also present: Messrs. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, W. Mabon Davies, R. Lewis, Thomas Jones. L. Roderick, Wii!iarn Evans, D. Griffiths, D. C. Griffiths, R. Thomns, T. Phillips, David Davies, Daniel Lewis, T. Morgan; the clerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones), the relieving officer (Mr. E. Wil- liams), the master (Mr. David Evans), and the two surveyors (Messrs. R Williams and D. J. Morgan). OUT-DOOR RELIEF. Mr. E. Williams (relieving officer) reported the number in receipt of out-door for the week ending March 31st to be 181, coso JB32 14s. Id.; correspond- ing week last year 187. cost 1;32 10s. lid. For the week ending April 7th 181, cost ;t;;31 9s.; corres- ponding week last year 186, cost L32. THE HOUSE. Tho Master reported 'tj)e Dumber of vagrants re- lieved for the half-year to be 1.917; corresponding half-year, 1829; increase, 8S. Inmates last week, 25, against 19; this week, 2,0, against 20 for the corresponding periods respectively. Tramps re- lieved for the fortnight, 151, against 171 correspond- ing fortnight last yeur. The Master reported that the cylinder for the boiler had arrived, and it was resolved that the Master should engage the services of Mr. G. Morton to fix it. The Chairman had also a. usual sent a parcel of newspapers for the perusal of the inmates. The Chairman visited the House on the 7th of April, and Mr. Richard Thomas on the same date. They examined the provisions at the House and found every arfcclc of good quality. They found ail clean, the inmates apparently con- tented, and heard no complaints. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Clerk reported that the Finance Committee had met at 10 o'clock that morning, had gone care- fully into a number of quarterly bills for salaries, etc., and had recommended the same for payment. There was an application from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for a subscription. The Clerk said that previously they subscribed a. guinea, and the last payment was made in December, I, 1908. This subscription really ought to have been paid last December. It was resolved that it be paid. Several communications were received from the Local Government Board. One of these had refer- ence to- the provision of a book for entering the names of inmates under restraint and in padded rooms. The Master said they had no padded room at this Workhouse. They had a book for recording the names of those under restraint already. Another circular referred to the Children's Act. under which the superintendent registrar is to give notice to registrars in different districts in the Union as to the carrying out of tho different requirements under the Act. The Clerk, who is the superintendent registrar, said it would moan additional work for him. Mr. Mabon Davies—If it means extra work it will, I -uppose, mean extra pay. The Clerk—That will be always acceptable. The relieving officer was understood to say that there were 16 orphans in the Union who came under the provisions of the Act. There was a long circular with regard to the ad- ministration ot Poor Law Relief. It really brings -niiit 10 into operation certain recommendations of the Poor Law Commission, and affected, in this Union, the relieving officer more, than anyone else. It pointed cut that under the Act the relieving officer should exercise the greatest care as to the exact circum- stances of the cases brought before the Board. The Chairman—We do that already. The Clerk said it was an important circular and its requirements should be carried out. It was decided that a copy of it bo procured for each member. From this circular, it appeared that pay stations aro practically done away with and the relieving officers' work would as a consequence be increased. The Chairman—That means an increase in salary (laughter). The Clerk pointed cut. with reference to other matters that the Board would have to appoint a c-ommittee from amongst, themselves or from out- side, and they also had the power to appoint a ladv visitor. The discussion on the circular was adjourned until the mcmbers of the new Board had had an opportunity of reading the circular.

Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council W3- held afterwards, when the Chairman (Mr. L. Roderick) presided. The matters under consideration were not of much general interest.

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LLANDISSILIO WILL.—Mr. Benamin John, of Clyngwyn, Llan- dissilio, farmer, who died on March 9, left estate of the gross value of £2,756, with net personalty L447, and probate of his wili, dated January 25, 1910, has been granted to his daughters—Mrs. Annie heeler, wife of Mr. John Wheeler, and Miss Esther John, both of Llandissilio. The testator left his estate to his said two daughters.

HENLLAN NURSING CLASS.—On Wednesday last 23 members of the successful Nur-ing Class, conducted by Dr. T. J. Jenkins, Ilenllan, sat for an examination at the Schoolroom, and the 23 candidates passed success- fully. Ille examiner was Dr. Thomas, Llanybyther. The candidates, we are told, did remarkably well, reflecting great credit upon Dr. Jenkins as an in- s true t or.

LLANGRANOG COKFIBMATIOX HEHV:CK-—The Bishop of j. David s recently a confirmation service at t. David's Church, Llangranog, when 23 Candida;.es were confirmed.Thev were presented by the clergy of the following parishes as follows: -Llangranog. 10; Llandvssiliogogo. 9; Penbryn, 4. The Rev. D. Griffiths was bishop's chai-iain.

LLANDEBIE PERSONAL.—Mr. n. Myrddin Griffiths, son of Mr. G. Griffiths. Maesyfi'ynon, Trapp, near Llandilo. latterly of the office of :11-, W. D. Jenkins, the well- known architect and ^urM-yor of Llandilo. has com- menced practice as arc:.it- ct and surveyor at Lla. debie.

TK £ g t FAMILY tB Mother Seigel's Syrup is the friend of all who suffer after M meals, because it aids digestion! It is the friend of all who have headache, biliousness, constipation or dizziness, because it M banishes such ailments, root and branch It is the friend of all who feel seedy," because it clears away the poisonous products of indigestion, which clog the system and make you M feel run down, brain-fagged, out of sorts! Better still, it tN tones and strengthens your stomach and liver, regulates your bowels, makes food nourish you, and thus prevents, as well as cures, all stomach and liver disorders. t MOTHER EIGEt; SYRUP is the standard household remedy, "the friend in the cupboard" in hundreds of thousands of British homes, and is unequalled as a A digestive toqic and stomachic remedy. Miss Lilian Annear, Newton Cottage, W Probus, Truro, says: I suffered W J dreadfully from Indigestion until I I took Mother Seigel's Syrup. Then AWF jf the depression and headaches left me. WL'* II V My appetite and strength returned." 7j|i CURES J CONSTIPATION BILIOUSNESS HEADACHES INDIGESTION The 2/6 bottle of Syrup coittnins JkH times as much as the 1/1 ;d. size.

A DASTARDLY HOAX nXE PnCXD REWARD FOR THE DISCOVERY OF THE ACT-HOR. I he above facsimile of a report is ;m <-xamnle of what we fear is becoming the s-omewhat common practice in certain places of trying To 110ax IIew, paper editors and to injure and annoy unoffending members of the public. The original was sent to us, j iiii<igned. and purports to II\ a report of a deatli and a wedding. Had we inserted it. it would have created nothing short of a caudal in the district-, referred to, and much trouble would have been occasioned us and well-known residents of the place referred to. The report it. entirely without founda- tion it is nothing but a deliberate hoax a malicious and scandalous attempt to damage the credit of certain of our readers. It is very difficult to under- it is wiio can lay lii, hand t<> such vile work as thl £ That any civilized pers<;ii should attempt it is inexcusable; that any \\eisiiman could be guilty of 6uch an atrocious ac. is incredible. Wc suspect that the hand which wrote this docuiic-nt was concerned in penning similar fabri- cation- which have been distributed in the neighbour- hood of Llansawel of late, and we intend to leave no stone unturned in order to lav by the heels the author or authors of them. It is the duty of our readers to help us in this matter, and to prou>et their neighbours from the antics of such a poisonous cur. and we hope that someone will be able to recognise the handwriting which we publish here. Whoever wrote this report is liable to imprisonment for crimi- nal libel. The poIiec have the matter in hand. and in the IIwamime we offer a reward of a sovereign to the lirsr person who will give information which will" lead to the apprehension of the writer of the report.