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CARMARTHENSHIRE EDUCATION…
CARMARTHENSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE "PERSONAL INTEREST" v. "PUBLIC RIGIIT." A meeting of rhe Carmarthenshire Education Committee was held at the County Offices. Carmar- then, on Thursday in last week, Mr. David Evans, Manordaf. presiding. There were also present Mrs. Gwvnne-Hughes, Tregeyb: Mr. Mervyn Peel. Dan- yrallt; Ir. N. Jones, Ammanford; Col. Morris, Ammanford: the Rev. Win Davies, Llanelly; the Rev. Dr. Jones, Capel Als. Llanelly; Mr. W. J. Thomas. Llanarthney; Mr. Herbert Thomas, Hendy; Mr. Bowen. Kidwelly: Mr. Phillips, St. Clears; Professor D. E. Jones. Carmarthen; the Rev. B. Hmphrey". Felinfoel; Rev. R. H. Jones. Llangen- deirne; Mr. John Lloyd. Penybank: Mr Benjamin Evans Pencader: Mr. David Davies. Rhjblid Mi. J Ll. Thomas. Tanylan: Mr. John Lewis. Ieiros Hall" Mr. David Williams. Llanybyther: Mr. H. Jones, Llanelly; and Mr. H. Jones-Thomas Pen- rhos; together with the clerk (Mr. J. W. Nicholas), the education clerk (Mr. Gaunt), the education trea- surer (Mr Pearce). the superintendent attendance officer (Mr. Joseph Morgan), and the county archi- tect (Mr. W. Vincent Morgan). QUESTION OF GARNANT SCHOOL SITE. With regard to the proposed new school at Garnant, Mr. Bishop, Lord Dynevor's agent, wrote saying that his lordship saw no reason to change his with regard to the second site which he had offeied the Committee, as he thought it the best and most satisfactory in the locality. The Clerk said that Lord Dvnevor had offered to give the Committee a ite free of all charges, but had subsequently with- drawn his first offer and substituted another site. Col. Morris said the feeling in the locality about these sites was very strong. The residents of the locality wished to have the first site and had held a public'meeting, at which feeling was intense, and at which they had decided to have nothing but the first S1Mr. W. N. Jones said that that was so, and that the meeting had recommended the committee in the event of Lord Dynevor continuing his refusal, to applv for compulsory powers. In reply to Professor Jones as to the objection to tl\eoSieCMorris^id that it was considered to be too TSSTt one of the reason, for building new school to relieve ihe alroaay '.vcr flowing National School at Garnant, in view of the iap d increase of the industrial district. He proposed that thev accept Lord Dynevor's offer. They had also to take into consideration the fact that in tie nea future all the schools would be on an equal and if thev by compulsory powers secured the first site thev would make the National School at Oai- nant of absolutely no use in the future They would want in the future, when all the schools were on the same footing, buildings or sites J schools that were overcrowded, and the\ ^re dancer of losing this National School as if th let ft go now it would in all probability be sold an they would never be able to get it again. Col Morris did not think it wise to do anything that dav If thev did the people of the place would £ up in arms and would make the local member, lives unbearable (laughter). He suggested that th matter be referred back to the public meeting, and that thev trv and arrive at a settlement. fr. Phillips seconded this motion, which was carried. SCHOOL CLOSED WITHOUT NOTIC The Board of Education wrote saying that on the Ms without notice having been gi^en to Board had decided » reduce ■M S sa'nt that heated hav.ng o,„,«te<i ,o Thehl°2T*a, left in the hands of the Clerk to the Committee. THE BORDER CHILDREN AGAIN. With regard to the long-standing complaint as to the inadequacy of the accommodation for the Border children at Llanelly, the Board of Education wrote tha.t it wa!! imperative that something should im- mediately be done in the matter, and unless an ar- rangement cou.d be come t r^oceed to Urban Authority the committee must r^oc l, i'j school at Furnace. Merv'vn Peel-Is there not sufBcienr accom.n^ now? Is it absolutely necessary to pat the cferlfexpTained6 that as soon as the «« completed with Mr. C. radey Castle, for the Purchase of a new school would be proceeded with. be worked smoothlv without. 1£ they built a school noW they might have to enlarge in a few yeais. This suggestion was adopted. WELSH UNIVERSITY'S MUNIFICENCE. The Finance Co™U.«.« "Cniversity of \Vales wrote saying that tbey were prepared to pay the travelling expenses of the students at- tending the dairy classes (hear, hear). EXCESSIVE COAL CONSUMPTION. The Chairman drew ^ntionjf to the questwn of the q y thg returns the various school which were a thev would nna some u=> „„d in their disturbing. The amount of coal consumed 10 theIr 160 schools, which were aml he did not children, was someth n0 advisable to start a know whether it would <1 a lighter) In studying small colliery of their fhat certain the figures he was surp coa[ pro rata schools and dJtr^Scr ^^ools and districts. The than other and nraoticallv Is. 3d. per average cost per eh1 d. w P vear, and the cliild. or something like ~m lb^ y€t L.e amount of coal consul 1 gum'c(j twice, and noticed that some ac-.i as much as others, sometimes nearly thr e f th returns He went on .o « "used great deal m support.of Im »ta^ LIandlv a„d Am- is »hoo.s .or s1: as the figures were inordinately hi0h. Tt was elicited that the matter was being discussed b, the ^horougUy .VtKUr.' <0rU%T veSu.ll, "ecided to refer the matter to explanations of the matter. "FALSE ECONOMY. The Board of Education having requested that immediate steps be taken to remedy the overcrowd- ing at LJechyfedach, mnsider the advisa- The committee appointed to consider bilitv of proceeding with the erection of a new mixed school at Tumble, recommended the election of a school to accommodate 300 ch'khen. & Mr Peel questioned the necessity ot => We school just at present, He suggested that t would be enough if after buying the sue they buJ an infants' school, leaving room to enlaige in the future if needed. He was of the opinion that it they built a large new school at present they would take a great many away from Llechyfedach and Ure- ?&Mr ^V°°N. Jones thought they would be doing Tight in adopting the advice of the committee, tte thought it would be false economy to build a school for 200 now if they would have to extend so a to take 300 in the near future. He hoped there would be no hesitation in adopting the recommendation of the committee. The district was a fast-giowinB collierv district, and Llechyfedach school w_ould soon be full, even after the erection of a new school, Sa°s a new c^Hery had just been started ,urt betow the school, and houses were going up fast all over t^Mi\ W. B. Jones proposed the adoption of the re- P°M- W J Thomas, who seconded, said that all the people who were against the school two years ago were now in favour of it. A BREEZY DISCUSSION. A committee appointed to revise the sauries of the clerks to ilie local managers recommended that notices be given to the clerks terminating then existing engagements, and that they be re-engaged at salaries Computed on the following basis viz £ 12 per -roup, with £ 1 in addition for each school comp^d in die group, or if a school contains two or more separate departments, £ 1 for each depart- ment. In the event of a clerk not desiring;to be reappointed, it was recommended that the po~t be advertised. It was computed that if the C oramrttee pay the clerks the appointed compensation, the total annual saving in salaries would amount to £ 182 15Mr.5Ben Evans, a member of the s^c°^m\ttee, recommended that the report be adopted. The cler s were greatly overpaid, and he had not. heard a single argument in the sub-committe to war™" £ tion of the proposal. It had been said that if they arlonted this scheme they would be acting unfairly in taking away the main source of livelihood of these clerks, but he denied this, as the clerks did not give one-twelfth of their time to the work. Mr. Phillips, who seconded, was strongly in one-twelfth of their time to the work. Mr. Phillips. who seconded, was strongly in favour of the proposal. Mr. W. B. Jones opposed the motion, and pro- posed that the matter be adjourned sine die. The only question to consider was whether the clerks were doing their work properly or not. If they were not. let them be dismissed. Rather than go back on an honourable bargain made with these clerks he would dismiss them. The committee had nothing to gain by employing cheap labour. They could get plenty of clerks, but what they wanted was clerks who could do the large amount of work connected with the schools. He thought the com- mittee were receiving ample satisfaction for the salaries paid. One clerk had told him that sooner than have his salary reduced by a penny-niece he would resign and then with the; compensation lie would get he would be better off than lie was now. The speaker thought the committee should retain these clerks' services. That committee was looked upon as being an honourable one, and was looked up to as doing right between man and man, and if they were going to act dishonourably towards their officials they would not be doing the right thing for a committee like that (applause). Mr. Mervvn Peel seconded Mr. Jones' proposition. If they had made ft mistake in continuing these clerks in their positions at the old salaries it was only honourable to keep them on and to abide by the rule when any office became vacant (applause). Mr. W. J. Thomas said he tried to deal wifh public matters as he would with his private affairs, and he thought the clerks were excessively overpaid: one or two of the clerks had admitted as much to him ("Xame them then.") Mr. W. B. Jones did not like to hear one class ot officer pitted against another. His sympathies were with the clerks, as he knew- a great deal about .he work. The Rev. R. H. Jones, Llangendeirne, said Mat it was all very well to be bounteous at the expense of the ratepayers. Personal interest was being pitted against public right ("Withdraw that"). The members of the sub-committee were all honourable men and would not have recommended a thing that was not right.. Ir. W. N. Jones said that at the meeting of the sub-committee he had moved an amendment to ti e motion to try and effect a compromise, but it was not adopted. He had looked into the figures and found that if they dismissed these clerks they would have to pay them compensation and would thus not gain much, while they would be getting rid of old -a and tried servants. It was a question of the amount of work which these men did. One member had spoken of the way in which he carried on public business as he would his private affairs, but the speaker thought that if any of them had a clerk or a servant whom they thought of dismissing, as honour- able men they would keep him on until they could do something better for him (applause). Mr. Phillips suggested that if they in making the recommendation had been dishonourable, Mr. W. N. Jones, by suggesting a compromise, had been equ- ally as dishonourable. Mr. Ben Evans appealed to them in voting to do what was right, and to leave friendship and senti- ment alone. That was all very weli in their private affairs, but not in their public business. The Chairman, as a member of the sub-committee, thought he should speak on the matter. The sub- committee could find no defence for the disproportionate payments to the clerks, and they had made a recommendation to tile committee. If they did not like it they could leave it alone, but to say it was dis- honourable was not right. On a division, the amendment to adjourn the matter sine die was carried by 12 votes to nine, the result being received with loud applause. SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDS. With regard to the award of agricultural scholar- ships, Mr. Peel proposed that as Carmarthen Onion formed one-third of the whole county, Carmarthen should have three. Llandovery and Llanelly two, and the rest one apiece. A motion by Mr. John Lloyd (Peny-liank) was, however, agreed to, and the scholarships were awarded as follows:— Carmarthen nion Wm. J. Davies, Penrallt, Trelech, Llanfyrnach (14 votes): Vincent Davies, Park Gwyn, Kidwelly (16): and J. Rees, Corn- Bledrig, tTlansawel (15); Tom James, Rhydyffynnon, Llandebie (22). Llandilo-fawr Union—Evan O. Davies. Llether Isaf, Llagfjdock (14); Thomas Thomas, Llwynfron. Llandovery Union.—Thos. E. Evans, Glasalltgafr, Mydrim, St. Clears (14). Llanddeusant, Llangadock (16). Lampeter Union—T. Davies, TycanoU Llany- crwys, Pumpsaint, Llanwrda. Llanellv Cnion—D. J. Roberts, Pantyryn, Llannon; W. Thomas, Oakfield, Llanedy, Pontardulais.. Short Course Scholarships in Educational Hand- work, etc., Barry, 1910. Carmarthen Union.—Miss Matilda Jones, head teacher, Pantteg Council School. Llandilo-fawr Union.—Miss J. A. Callard, head teacher, Parcvrhun Council Infants' School. Llandovery Union.—Miss W. Owens, head teacher, Blaentwrch Council School. Narberth Union.—Miss Myfanwv Evans, uncerti- ficated assistant, Llanglydwen Council School. Llanelly Union.—Miss Gertrude 0. Jones, uncerti- ficated assistant, Felinfoel Council (Mixed) School. Newtastle-Emlvn Union.—Miss Sarah Jane Wil- liams, headteacher, Capel Mair C. of E. School, Llangeler. Ambulance Classes (6). The following were the awards:— Carmarthen Union.—Llangendeirne Parish Council. Llandilo-fawr l., nion.-Llanegwad Parish Council. Llandovery Union. -Llanddeusant Parish Council. Narberth Union.—Cilymaenllwyd Parish Council. Llanelly Union.—The Managers, Llanelly Union Group 3. Newcastle-Emlyn Union.—Penboyr Parish Council. Sick Nursing Classes (6). Carmarthen Union-Llangunnock Parish Council. Llandilo-fawr Union Llangathen Parish Council and Llandebie Parish Council. Llandovery Union. -LlanOdeusant. Parish Council. Narberth Union.—Whitland Mothers' Union (per Mrs. A. L. Jones, The Vicarage, Whitland) Teaching Appointments. Blaenau Council School: Certificated headmaster. The voting rested between Morris Jones, Llan- glydwen Council School, Clynderwen (30); Evan Jones Roberts, Idole Council School, near Carmar- then (40). and Win. Thomas, Cartref, Llansawel, Llandilo (41). -Mr. Thomas was, however, ultimately ^Llandovery Council School (Infant Department). Certificated head mistress: salary, B70 per annum.- It was decided to readvertise the appointment. Cwmamman C. of E. School (mixed department): Certificated assistant mistress: salary, E75 per annum, if trained, JB70 if untrained. Margaret E. Cocks. 23 Bridge-street, Carmarthen. Llangennech C. of E. School: Female uncertificated assistant: salary JE52 10s. per annum Mary E. Evans, Llansawel Council School. Llandilo Glasfrvn Council School: Supplementary teacher; salarv, JE50 per annum.-Hett. Williams, Glasfryn Farm, St. Clears. This was all the business of interest.
-... NOVELTIES IN BREAD
NOVELTIES IN BREAD Never, surely, in the history of baking has the staff of life been prepared in so many attractive forms; and fresh novelties are constantly being ndiied Tliis enterprise on the part of bakers began a few years ago with the introduction of currant bread-or, rather, its re-introduction, for currant bread was popular a generation ago-and so immediate and pronounced was the success of this article that ever since the artists in dough have been exercising their ingenuity to devise new dainties. At first only white currant bread was offered but now brown, malt, whole-meal and milk currant breads are also on sale in every baker's shop of anv note, and the demand grows with every succeeding" year. Nor is this to be wondered at. There is nothing tastier, nothing more wholasomo and digestible than currant bread in any form. When cut very thin and spread with nice fresh butter it is simply delicious, either for afternoon tea or as a snack between meals, and it has the added advantage of bein- highly nutritious. Each currant is a little bag of pure nutriment, and has onlv to be But to render that nutriment instantly available.
WEST WALES POLICE INTERCHANGE
WEST WALES POLICE INTERCHANGE A meeting of the Cardiganshire Standing Joint Police Committee was held at Aberayron on Thurs- day in last week. Captain Fossetr Roberts proposed that the Clerk communicate with the clerks of the joint police committees of the adjoining counties and ascertain if they were prepared to enter into agree- ments.—Major Price Lewes seconded Captain Fos- sett Roberts's proposition, and it was agreed to.
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LAUGHARNE NOTES
LAUGHARNE NOTES When are we going to have our main thorough- fare put in order' We are accustomed to hop, skip and jump on the pavements and should regret having to give up this method of showing our agility. But please restore the roadway so that when we are tired of the "H.S. and J." we can have a nice place tb walk upon. Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Power are expected at the Castle on the twenty-first inst. Is it wise for men who intend to compete for prize money to be on the committee arranging de- tails of saine' Otir ex-C.C. has discovered a good supply of water and is consequently happy. The Baptists of Bwlchnewydd and Plasnest have purchased for their new pastor the house lately occupied by Mr. W m. Jeremy. They are making considerable alterations, and the property will be worthy of the object. The gentleman is the Rev. J. R. Phillips, of Pontygwaerh, Tylorstown, where he has had a successful pastorate for the last eleven years, and is president of the Free Church Council for the district. Wo trust he will prove himself as popular in Laugharne as his namesake and prede- cessor; if so, he can look forward to a pushing time, as the Yankees say. Doesn't it strike you as idiotic that the No Navy or Army folks are willing at any time to go to war with Russia over Finland, with Turkey over Crete, or with Belgium over the Congo? Isn't it funny? Which reminds me of a conversation with a at any price" cove." After a brain-rotting half- hour, this was his remedy for Militarism and big Navies. England and America should join arms and flog the Continent into "Peace. Ye gods! Thank heaven he lost his brake and had to walk five miles. His "kidney" would lose au Empire I notice in lots of papers and magazines that they have a person who gives advice to lovers, would-be lovers and sich like in trouble. As I have attained my majority in wedded life I feel that I am capable of rendering such service to fhose whom CupFd has touched. So if you get any en- quiries, Mr. Editor, after this notice I shall be pleased to take them in hand. I merely require colour of hair, fighting weight, amount of fortune, present or prospective (present preferred) of both parties, when I will give them my matured and un- erring judgment on the tender passion. Terms- Cash. Credit on conditions. I have read somewhere that both New York and Berlin are putting up a statue to Richard Cobden as the man who has made their respective countries at the expense of his own The all-for-the-foreigner brigade did not manage, to reduce the Navy vote. Thanks to Asquith. For a bit of downright bigotry, we'll let it go at that; read on. A lady worshipper at a certain chapel in South Wales, of which she had been a member for many years, made a present to the community of some silver plate. The lady either by force of cir- cumstances or from choice, is in the "Trade;" one, as far as I can judge, quite as legitimate as any other, although it wouldn't weigh with a fanatic. So, of course, the teetotallers left in a body and joined another chapel! These humbugs, having made such a parade of this "virtue," it would be interesting to know what the rest of their morals are like. i. don't know one of 'em, but I would put my money on the ladv for all that. Now I shouldn't have noticed all this except for the opportunity it gives to point out to moderate people how some so-called Christians obey the divine command to love one another! On the 14th our cricket team journeyed to the County Town to play the first engagement with them this season. At starting we hadn't the brightest of prospects, as we went with a weakened team; but when the Town kindly put up a score of 49 it looked like any odds on Laugharne. And up to the first wicket, which made nine, the Town looked and fielded like it. But after that came a regular collapse, and it was a mere procession to and from the pavilion. I cannot account for the poor display, it is one of those disasters that overtakes almost every club in a season; we can only hope it won't happen again. It constitutes our second defeat. W e had two points from them last year so we must not grudge them first blood this. The only points of the game worth remembering were the two catches made by Roche Williams and the one mat took Evan Isaac; by the Carmarthen wicket keeper. They were deservedly applauded by the field and the crowd. I want the members of the cricket club to read the remarks of the Kidwelly correspondent in the JOURXAL, dated 8th inst. You will spot what I refer to instantly. The junior cricket team saved Laugharne from entire melancholy by again beating the St. Clears boys. This time on neutral ground at Castle Gorfod. Winning the toss they put St. Clears in and a most exciting game resulted in a win for our boys by thirty-five to twenty-eight. The Scouts (all in the cricket team) were as keen as terriers, and it is almost a pity to individualise, but being well disciplined'and always ready to act up to their rules, they will agree that two of their number deserve special mention. I refer to the seniors adopted "Married man'' Billie Williams, who took six wickets for eleven runs, and our merry little "Jessop," Austen Ed- wards, who saved the game by swiping the St. Clears' champion all over the field, being at last caught at cover point for a lively fourteen. Carmarthen Town Cricket Team v. Laugharne Cricket team. The match was played at Carmar- then on July 14th, 1910. Score of the Carmarthen Town Cricket Club: L. R. Thomas b W. C. Thomas, 11; D. H Thomas, b W. C. Thomas, 3; J. W. Pol- son, b W C. Thomas, 8; H. G. Williams, lbw, b E. Isaac, 3; A. Morgan, b W. C. Thomas, 5; H. Lewis, c R. Williams, b W. C. Thomas, 8: J. R. Melhuish, run out, 1; J. B. Arthur, c R. Williams, b W. C. Thomas, 3; J. Shenton, b W. C. Thomas, 0; C. L. B. White, not out, 0: Askew, c E. Isaac, 1; extras, 6; total, 49. Score of the Laugharne Cricket Club: J. R. Wrilhams, b J. B. Melhuish, 6: E. J. Slade, c J. H. Thomas, b L. R. Thomas, 3; Rev F. A. Thomas, c and b L. R. Thomas, 4: E. Isaac, c Shen- ton, b L. R. Thomas, 0; Brown, b J. R. Melhuish, 2; W. C. Thomas, b L. R. Thomas, 0; J. Bowden. b J. R. Melhuish, 0; M. Williams, b J. R. Melhuish. 1; F. C. Wardle, b J. R. Melhuish, 0; H. Griffiths, b L, R. Thomas, 0; A. Childs, not out, 0; extras, 5; total. 19. Laugharne Boy Scouts' Cricket Team v. St. Clears Boys' Cricket Team. Match played at Castell Gorfod on July 16th, 1910. Score of the St. Clears Boys' Cricket Club: F. E. Jones, c E. Wil- liams, b W. Williams, 2; W. Neville, lbw, b LI. Griffiths, 8; J. v> llliams, b W. Williams, 2: T. Phillips, b W. Williams, 0: J. Evans. b W. Williams, 0; A. James, b LI. Griffiths. 1; W. Thomas, b J. Williams, 5; B. Evans, c P. Harry, b W. Williams, 0: E. Thomas, b Ll. Griffiths, 2; T. J. Davies, b W. Williams, 0: H. Williams, not out, 4; extras, 4; total, 28. W. Williams took six wickets for 11 runs. Score of the Laugharne Scouts' Cricket Club: P. Harry, c J. Phillips, b F. Jones, 4; W. W Ilkms, b P. Jones, 2: J. Williams, b W. Neville, 2; E. Wil- liams, c P, Jones, b W. Neville, 3: H. Griffiths, b A. James, 1: A. Edwards, c J. Phillips, b W Neville, 14: C. Newton, b A. James, 0: B. Leach, b A. James, 0; T. Morris, not out, 1: F. Williams, c T Davies. b W. Neville, 0: extras, 8; total, 35.
♦ A TRIP TO BELGIUM
♦ A TRIP TO BELGIUM Our readers will note that this week we are advertising an exceedingly hne trip to Belgium, which is being promoted for the purpose of enabling a few friends to enjoy a holiday on the Continent at a wonderfully low figure. The price for the ten days' tour is ridiculously small, and is within the reach of everyone. Belgium is a beautiful country, and for the last few years has been very well patronised by Tourists. It is known as the battlefield of Europe, and its cities of ancient architecture are well worth the visit. The Grottoes of Han, in the Ardennes, with their wonderful and curious formation of Stalactites and Stalacmites will alone fully reward those who intend joining the party. The three previous trips which have been promoted have proved very successful and were highly appreciated by those who joined the party; and this year, to all other^ attractions is to be added the Grand Brussels Exhibitions.
LLANSTEPHAN NOTESI
LLANSTEPHAN NOTES I The habitues of the Sticks are again at. their accustomed recreation, and on Thursday evening last week, the visitors held their first classic concert. There was variety and splendid talent among the numerous performers, and those to follow will be hard put to it to find any to excel those who ap- peared in this evening's programme, which is ap- pended. j.ne "Landlord" presided in his usual piquant manner. The conductor was Mr. David Evans, Maesteg, while Mr. J. Davies, Pontypridd, acted as secretary. The following was the pro- gramme ;-olos by Messrs. D. and J. Thomas, Ynys- hir, and Miss Thomas, Llanstephan; recitations by Messrs. Davies, Pencader, and M. Jones, Aber- aman duet by Mr. Haddock, Treherbert, and Mr. Davies. Pontardulais; solo oy Miss Rees, Cwmamman; Messrs. F. Willamsi Llanstephan, and Lewis, Llanstephan; recitation, Mr. Rodgers, Mountain Ash; solo, Mr. George, Llanstephan; recitation, Mr. James, Treherbert, and Mr. Walters, Rhymney; solo, Miss Charles, Swansea: duett, Mr. Rees, Cwmaman, and Mr. Evans, Maesteg; solo, Miss H. Williams, Bakery, Llanstephan; recitation, Miss John, Llanstephan; duett, Miss Lewis and friend, Llanstephan. On Friday evening, 15th inst., the Rev. J. Morris. C.M., delivered a most interesting "Darlith," the subject being "Hen Bregethwyr Sir Gaerfyrddin," The subject, lecturer, and the cause for which it was held, being held in high esteem in the district, it was only natural that a large audience gathered in the National School. The Rev. J. John, Bethel, made a model chairman at a meeting of this kind. Among the departed preachers portrayed by the lecturer were the Revs. James Richards. Ponty- pridd J. R. Morgan (Lleurwg), Llaneily, belonging to the Baptist denomination; the Revs. Herber Evans and Penry Evans, Pontardulais, of the Inde- pendents, and W. Prytherch, Ferryside; Thomas Rowlands, Rhydargaeau, and David Davies, Rhyd- cymerau, of the Methodist connexion. In passing over the various names, Mr. Morris drew word pic- tures of these departed worthies, their physical fea- tures, mannerisms, sayings, and epigrams, etc., with extracts from their sermons, and throughout the whole lecture was interspersed with appropriate anecdotes and flashes of wit and sharp humour, all of which served to make the evening very enjoy- able. At the close of the lecture, Miss Winnie Stephens rendered a song in splendid style, and was loudly encored. The Chairman proposed the sincerest thanks of all to Mr. Morris for his kind services given free in a good cause. The Rev. J. M. James, vicar, seconded. Mr. E. Stephens, The Grove, on oehalf of Mr. Elias Davies, wished to thank all for their kind sympathy, and hoped to be among them soon again. The duties of treasurer and hon. sec. were satisfactorily carried out by Messrs. W. Hamilton Roberts, The Elms, and David Owen, Church House. The financial result is favourable, the sum of nearly J620 being raised on the occasion. On Thursday afternoon, 14th inst.. occurred the death of Mrs. S. Evans, wife of Mr. William Evans, Ffynonau, at the age of 69. She had not been in good health for some time, but had only been confined to her bed for a few days before the end came suddenly. The interment took place on Monday afternoon ,at Moriah C.M. burial-ground, of which chapel deceased was a most faithful mem- ber. There was a very large number present at the funeral. The Rev. Isaac Davies, Ferryside, officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. Morris, pastor: D. M. Davies, C'wmbach, in the chapel, and the Rev. J. John (I.), at the graveside. Left to mourn her loss are Mr. Wm. Evans (husband): Miss S. A. Evans (daughter); Mrs. S. Phillips and Mr. Robert Phillips, Plasucha, Llangeler (daughter and son-in- law, and grandchildren. On Sunday evening last, the Rev. D. A. Jones, B.A., curate of LlandyssuL, delivered a powerful and impressive sermon at the Parish Church. The rev. gentleman is at present spending a brief ^holi- day with his parents recuperating from his arduous labours in the extensive parish of Llandvssul.
T---LETTERS OF THANKS
T- LETTERS OF THANKS MANUFACTURERS OF DR. TIBBLES' VI. COCOA THANKED FOR WHAT THEY SELL. Letters of thanks keep pouring in from every county in Britain to the manufacturers of Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa. The fact is something more than remarkable testimony to the private usefulness of the splendid British food-beverage. These letters show that Vi-Cocoa is admitted to be a national benefit. People who have used it want their fellow countrymen to know how great a help it is to health and energy- What makes Vi-Cocoa such a great thing for the nation? Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa is British made, British- invented, approved by British medical men; and it is a food beverage which stands by itself. It has far more nourishment in it than beef-tea or soup; and it is a digestive too. Vi-Cocoa is the best of cocoa with malt, kola and hops to make it a food and-a tonic as well as a warming beverage. The best breakfast and supper cocoa for women, the only one for men who have to face cold weather and hard work is Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa. Do not ask vour grocer for cocoa. Ask for -it makes all the difference. Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d. packets and 9d. and 1/6 tins.
PROPERTY SALE
PROPERTY SALE RESIDENCE AND LAND SOLD. At the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday last, Mr. John Francis (of the firm of John Francis and Son), offered a freehold residence, land, and premises, in the parish of Llandefeilog. The property was sold in four lots, the first being divided for conwnience of sale. Lot 1 consisted of a small residence and land known as Park Cottage, and is about a mile from Carmarthen Junction Station. The premises comprise a stone and Car- narvon-slated dwelling-house, a walled yard, coach- house, two-stall stable with loft, coal house, boiler- house, cowhouse, two pigstyes, a fowl run, an out- side office, a walled garden, and a water pump. The land consists of three' pasture fields containing about 5a. Or. 26p., and the whole lot had been let (in- cluding accommodation land) at an annual rent of JE48. The cottage went with two fields (3a. 3r. 32p.) for JE655 to Mr. J. Jones, clerk, whilst the remain- ing field was bought for JB120 by Mr. Edwin Morgan, Cwmffrwd, Carmarthen. Two stone and slated cottages and gardens, with stone and ziiig shed, situate at Cwmffrwd, realised JB70, the buyer being Mr. Harries, Pibwrwen. A stone and Carnarvon-slated dwelling in the same village, with a smithy, a shoeing shed, and garden, was sold for £ 50 to Mrs. Lettice William Evans, 26, Francis- terrace, Carmarthen, the property being at present held by Mr. John Williams, age 50, on a lease for his life at a ground rent of JB5 per annum. A field of accommodation land suitable for a building site, near a lane leading to Brvncerne, and containing about la. 3r. 9p., went for L80 to Mr. John Rees, Abercovor Hall, Cwmffrwd. The vendors' solicitors were Messrs. Lewis and James, Narberth.
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A BUBBLE PUZZLE.
BY Ol'R PUZZLE EDITOR. A BUBBLE PUZZLE. I have drawn here a boy who is busy with the fascinating game of blowing bubbles. You will see he has twenty-six in the air at onte, I never managed to do that. did you? Now I want you all to try and rule straight lines from certain points. always passing through the ce-ntre of four bubbles. See how many lines can be drawn, and what the re- sult looks like. You can trace the bubbles off with a thin transparent paper, and then rule the lines. I will give the answer to the puzzle later on, but I want you all to try and make it out alone, because we do not get half so much fun if we always wait for someone else to tell us everything. A SUNNY HOUR. How do you make a sunny hour? Just take some right good will, Some love, some trust, and faith as well, Enough to fairly fill A good-sized heart-and you will find There's still some room to spare For impulse, which will prompt good words And actions, here and there. Mix altogether with a smile And spice with willingness. The daily use of this, my friend, Will help you to confess That wheresoever you may seek. You'll find no recipe Like this, to make a Sunny Hour Wherever you may be. MY STORY BY A SHETLAND POXY. I am quite old now, but I have still a good memory as you shall see. I was born on some hills in one of the Shetland Islands. Oh! those hills. I shall never forget them, I was so happy. I had several brothers and sisters, and a very kind mother. After a few months I was able to run about and many a scamper I had over the heather, with my little friends. At other times we used to bask m the sun and lazily munch grass. One day I was having an afternoon nap when suddenly I was wakened by hearing footsteps. It was too late to run away, and after a short struggle I found I had a rone round my neck. I do not know how my captor managed to lead me away, but next morning I found myself between four walls. I had a delicious breakfast of oats, and then my training began. To make a long story short, within six months I was a well-trained Shetland pony. One day I was taken to market by my master. After an hour of waiting, a man, dressed in a dark blue coat with brass buttons, put some gold pieces into my master's hand, and then led me to a carriage close at hand. Sitting in the carriage was a lady, with a little girl. I was led close up to the side, and the child stretched out her hand to pat me. I wondered why she did not jump so that she could see me better, but I soon found out my little mistress would never be able to run about like other children, as she was a cripple. "Oh, vou darling! she cried. "Mother, look at him! To think that he is my very own, dear Shaggy!" Thus she almost unconsciously gave me the name bv which 1 am still known. I soon saw that my life at the Hall was going to be a very happy one. Every morning during the summer time I took my young mistress*on to the moor, her father always went with us part. of the way but after that lie left us to have a scamper alone. I think I was quite as happy with her on the moor as I had been with my brothers. My little mistress is no longer little, but I still take" her out, though now in a chair. I could wish no happier home, and all I want is to end my days here. Jessie Sloan. LAWN BILLIARDS. This is a game for the-garden that can be played wherever vou have a good even lawn. The balls may be those belonging to the croquet set, but of course anv similar ones will do if turned in; wood and painted different colours. ext, you want an iron ring big enough for the ball to go through .s prettily easily. This, as the sketch shows, has a spike to it," and you must get a large wooden peg, in which you can fix a brass socket big enough for the spike to revolve with the least touch. Drive the wooden peg into the ground so that its top is quite below the surface, then place the ring in position. The cue, of which there need only be one, has a loop-shaped top of iron, and I'm sure the black- smith would be able to make it for you, if he saw the picture. I Now to play. Standing ar. an agreed distance, I each plaver aims his ball at the ring: if he gets it through he scores a point, if his ball strikes another and then goes through he scores too. The I ball must not be pushed through the ring with the cue, or thrown through. Each player only has one stroke at a time, whether successful or not. His balls remain where they may stop, and if struck by others in passing they must be left where they then stop. The game calls for a great deal of skill, and if the implements are carefully made, the rih" turning easily, tind the cue the right weight, you. will have a capital game at, very little expense. ANSWER TO DIAMOND PUZZLE. The pictures in the spaces, if you take^ then- initials, give the following words:—C, Cat, Cobra, Ciibbasre. Trace. Age, E. U P, LUTE BOX I must apologise to Mildred Calderbank for the delay in sending her prize, but I tried first for the violin exercises named, and learnt they were out of print. Ethel Vincent is pleased with the foreign stamps. I shall be glad to forward some to any reader who writes and ask for them. Emily Neale writes a nice letter telling me what she is doing. I'm glad she likes her work. I must thanl" Sidney George for a lovely box of roses and a bright letter about his doings. I note what he says of his sweet peas doing so badly: perhaps mice got to them, cr has he a tortoise? Ours used to be dreadful with sweet peas, we had to up strong wire netting till they grew tall. Last week I went to a circus with three little friends and we enjoyed it immensely. There were some beautiful dogs that did some very clever tricks, one of the funniest was to see them jump inside good big cylinders set on end, knock them over, and then come out at the bottom. Two greyhounds jumped splendidly, and a little Irish terrier danced in an accordion pleated white frock, she looked so comical, we had to laugh. The horses were beautiful, especially two tiny Shetland ponies that drew a miniature brougham driven by a tiny boy. For the Senior Competition I had some well made pinafores, but I should like to see more entries. I want the seniors to be as interested as are my Junior readers. The prizes go to Doris Horn and Mabel Hunt, while Mary Wren, Amy Colson, and Freda Richardson are commended. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. This week we must remember to send our affec- tionate good wishes to Linda Lawrence, Winnie Digby, and Thomas Butler on July 28; and to Nellie Walker, who keeps her fifteenth birthday on July 29. PRIZE COMPETITION.—No. 178. Answers must be written on ONE SIDE OF THE PAPER ONLY, and must be sent within EIGHT DAYS of this date. Competitors MUST fill in the Prize Coupon below and send it FIRMLY ATTACHED to their answers. A Four-line Verse. I have quite a new competition this week, and I hope you will like it as well as our last new one. I offer eight prizes for the best verses of four lines on*"In the Hayfield." You have nearly all had a good time in the hay lately, so it ought not to be a difficult task. PRIZE COMPETITION COUPON. JOURNAL, CARMARTHEN. I certify that this verse is entirely my own work. Name Age, (Senior). (Junior). Address. ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES. Geographical Puzzle— 1. Andes. 2. Ural. 3. Severn. 4. Tibet. 5. Rhine. 6. Ireland. 7. Andalusia. Austria. g Hidden Trees— 1. Beech. 2. Poplar. 3. Sycamore. 4. Chest* nut. 5. Maple. 6. Hazel. 7. Cedar. P.S.—Will readers please note that all letters and Competition entries should be addressed to "Miss Grace Mardale, Box 16, Kendal." I shall be be de- Tighted to hear from any of you about yourselves and youi* doings, or to receive any suggestions for our Column.
-----STOPS ITCHING AT ONCE.
STOPS ITCHING AT ONCE. Quite recently a chemist formulated a compound which possesses such soothing and curative pro- perties that, when applied, it stops the itching of eczema and similar diseases immediate- ly. Sufferers who use it are amazed at the rapidity of the relief which foilows its use. The skin heals in an astonishingly short time, and all traces of the disease are eradicated. The name of this new discovery is Cadum, and it is sold by all chemists at 7jd. and 1/1 a box. It is remarkably effective when used for acne, herpes, tetter, blackheads, psoriasis, itching piles, pimples, ulcers, barber's rash, and skin diseases generally.
VELINDRE
VELINDRE SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thursday and Fri- day evenings an excellent entertainment was pro- vided by the children attending Penboyr National Schools. Both concerts were exceedingly well patronised, and the schoolroom was fairly packed on Friday evening. Canon Jones (rector) presided, and on Friday evening Capt. and Mrs. Lewes, Llvsnewydd, were present. The crowded audiences were evidently manifesting their appreciative inter- est in the admirable singing and performances of the little children. Throughout the whole perform- ance one could not but notice the particular, thorough, and efficient training which characterised the production of the cantata. Everybody seemed to testify that it was a rare treat. Mr. Jenkins, the head- master, is to be highly complimented Upon the suc- cess which attended his praiseworthy efforts, and we understand that be was very ably assisted by Miss Jenkins and the other members of the staff. The stage had been very beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the arrangement of the children on the stage was marked with a very pleasant and taking appearance, to which must be added a com- pliment for their very good behaviour and their well disciplined disposition. Everybody seemed to re- mark, "What a nice lot they are." This year's cantata was entitled "Cinderella" (Georges Jacobi). Miss Alice Davies, assistant teacher, took the part of "Cinderella" in a most natural and pleasing way, while "Papa" was approvingly represented by Mr. E. D. Jones, C.M. The "Prince" was personified by Mr. Harry Davies, Pensarn, whose fine tenor voice was heard to a fine advantage. Both Miss Ellen Jones, Dolwyon, and Miss Lois Evans, Anchor House, as "Lady Quiz" and "Lady Grey" respec- tively, were very happy at their work. Miss M. C. Jenkins appeared as "Fairy God-mother," and in her usual characteristic way rendered her solos with a fine and tender effect. Master David Benjamin Evans, Danwarring, as a "Courtier," sang verv beautifully. Master Tom Morgan, Dancapel ("Patience"), and Master W. Alfred Thomas, Green Park ("Charity"), were in every respect excellent selections. The two boys with their homely natural representation of both characters won the highest appreciation of the audience. One cannot write too highly of their performances. The choruses of the Fairies, Courtiers, and Attendants were very beauti- fully given, and the singing of the children through- out bore strong evidence of the careful and efficient training they had received. The various dances introduced were skilfully and gracefully executed by the young girls. In addition to the cantata there were action songs and drills, all of which met with the greatest- approval of the crowd. Thse were: "So Shy," "The Fan Drill," and "The Suffragettes." The entertainment was brought to a close with the rendering of the Welsh National Anthem, the solo being taken by Miss Phillips, Tv'rlon. Miss L. Jenkins, assisted by Mr. Jenkins, ably accompanied. It is a great compliment to tho staff and children that they are able to provide a most excellent treat for the public, and the patron- age and great interest taken by the parents and others in this annual event mark to a great extent their appreciation of the laudable efforts and train- ing of Mr. Jenkins and his staff.
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