The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

BRYNAMMAN NOTES I (BY" PARK LAXE.") I The Ynys Amman Colliery has been rather un- lucky this week again. Whilst a trip was being lowered down the "bully" on Sunday last the big cog-wheel of the hauling-engine broke, with the result that the colliery will probably be idle for a I week. Congratulations to Mr. Thomas Jones, Gorshir, Cwmllynfell. In his quiet and unobtrusive manner he has been busily plodding on with his mining studies, and at the recent Cardiff examination secured the under-managers' certficate. Last Saturday, before the Llandilo registrar, a wedding was quietly solemnized between Mr. Rich. Williams, Cwmgarw-road, and Miss Gretta Moses, Iinmen's-row, Brynamman. Just beneath Pwll-y-gwter, by the side of the road where the traffic is busiest, a robin has successfully reared a family of three. Our "boy scouts" and other children deserve a medal each for leaving the fledglings alone. A native of Brynamman, Mr. Ben Thomas, better A native of Brynamman, Mr. Ben Thomas, better known to us as "Ben y Saer," has been very suc- cessful in the United States, having secuId a lucra- tive position as buildings inspector. The committee of our Public Hall and Library are to be heartily congratulated for their attitude regarding the purchase of books. We have cause to be proud of our Library, as the books are excellent in quality and quantity. The Gospel-tent on the Banwen continues to at- tract large audiences every night. Most of the speakers are very eloquent, while the voices of some are so penetrating that they can be heard some three hundred yards away. The Brynamman Choir had a full rehearsal last Sunday. The two test-pieces of the Newcastle- Emlyn Eisteddfod were sung with fine effect, though it must be admitted that, as one person put it, "mae j tipyn bach o waith plamo arno nhw!" Unless 1 am much mistaken, our choir will make their best mark in "Iy Love is like the Red, Red Rose. But i they must not make the fatal mistake when singing the line, "As fair art thou, my bonnie lass," of ¡ pronouncing the word bonnie as if the lady was boneyl One man lost his sweetheart that way, you know! We all wish that the conductor, Mr. Edward Evans (Alawydd Amman) will have his usual success with our choir. The usual half-yearly public meeting in connect- ion with th affairs of our Public Hall and Library took place last Wednesday week, with Mr. Walliam Walters, C.M., in the chair. The attendance was very small, the number present. being short of thirty. The first business was to discuss the proposed scheme for getting the surrounding collieries, etc., to con- tribute towards the institution. The Chairman ex- plained what efforts had been made to get the scheme adopted, but regretted that, somehow the idea did not seem to take well. It was not, he said, any opposition that they had met, but rather indifferenc The workmen at the Cwmteg and Pencraig Collieries were willing' to adopt the scheme, but the other collieries and the Glynbeudy Tinworks held aloof. It. was felt that the greatest difficulty lay at the Gwauncaegurwen Collieries, which are the largest in the district. The contribu- tions could not very well be deducted from wages there, as so many of the men lived out of Brynamman. Mr. Idris W iiliams, headmaster of the Cefnbrynbrain Schools, suggested that the con- tributions could be received at* the various lodges when the men paid their federation money. But since the proposed scheme was so coldly received he pro- posed that the matter be deferred until the next general meeting. Mr. D. E. Evans said that why the scheme failed to take at Cwauncaegurwen was because of the number of strangers that worked there. Mr. Morgan Davies, draper, spoke, and Mr. R. T. Howells moved that a second effort should be made in September. He was sure that the Gwaun- caegurwen workmen had not had a chance for the scheme had not been presented properly by the colliery committee. Next time another plan should be adopted to bring the matter under the considera- tion of the men. Tins was seconded by -Mr. D. Lloyd Thomas, B.A. Messrs. T. M. Walters, Gomer Lloyd, and Arthur Morgan carried on the discus- sion. Mr. J. W. Rees suggested that instead of approaching the various works-committees helpers should be asked to collect the names of all who were willing to subscribe through the pay offices. These names could be put on lists, which would be presented at the offices so that the cashiers conici deduct from each man who was willing to pay the sum of, say, one shilling per annum towards the Library. Mr. Goiner Lloyd moved that a letter be sent to each of the works-secretaries asking that the scheme be brought forward for the workmen's con- sideration. Mr. Tom Williams ("Brynwith ) moved that the works be asked to select delegates to discuss the matter with the Hall and Library Committee. Mr. Morgan, a divinity student, moved that persons be selected to place the scheme before the various works. This was the motion ultimately carricd.-Painting of the hall, etc., and heating apparatus for the institution. The Chair- man said that the latter would probably be ready for use during the next winter. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Miss Isaac, headmistress, who,; on her own initiative, had collected a sum of money for the purchase of curtains to be used on the stage of the hall. A verv useful little discussion now followed a* to the advisability of forming a self- culture society. The idea was very warmly received, and on the motion of Messrs. Morgan Dav.es and D. E Evans it was resolved to ask the Hall and Library Committee to take steps to form a society for the coming winter. Mr. Tom Williams had a slight, grievance regarding the charges for the use of "the hall piano. He thought them high. and therefore had a tendency to discourage the hah being used by choirs and parties when for competitions. Mr. W ill.ams made a rtion case, and the committee will t]fhberat,\°'e' v\ matter in private.—Mr. E. W. E\ ans seen the institution, at tins juncture made a clea, .ta ment as to the financial posnHon o the hall ml librarv The receipts tip to June 30tli were £ 156 odd. "fen expenditure of £ 97 odd, the -ee^had be £ 111 but the expenses then wore on y £ &»■ i ( I* wjiavd table l,a< the tellings of tl.c t|w dii|)[ the position is very satisf actoi j. business. TW H Co of the Territorials, which includes the The H to. oi inn Sunday proceed for llrviiaiii,iiall (,tioll, wi I.; if the. nail, iii an ilielt- ralnln a, 'II Territorial Band a permittpd to do so tlie-v WI SSRI tiid \\ansea competitions. Tithenne's Church and the English Congrega- tional Church held anniversary p.eachmg services Sunday.

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THE GOVERNMENT CRITICISED FORCIBLE SPEECH BY MR. JONES CREMLYN. A private meeting of the West Wales Unionist Association was held at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, presided over by the Chairman (Mr. T. W. "Barker). Amongst those present was the prospective candidate (Mr. J. W. Jones Cremlyn). Mr. W. V. Howell Thomas and Major T. H. Dowdeswell were appointed vicc-chairmen of the Association. Mr. Cremlyn, who was heartily received, then proceeded to deliver a brief address, and touched upon one or two questions of political interest. Mr. Lloyd George he said did not seem to be improving either as a statesman or as a financier. There were no novel features of this year's Budget. But why was its consideration postponed until November? He reminded them that when the analytical dissection of the revolu- tionary financial proposals of 1909 delayed the passage of that Budget through the House of Com- mons its author was simply choleric with rage and indignation and prophesied all manner of evil con- sequences if his scheme was not pushed through at a neck-break pace. And yet. the Government themselves now postpone a Budget. which contains practically no new features (cheers). Why? Be- cause THE SLAVE DRIVER JOHN REDMOND had refused his consent to the renewal of the whisky duties until the conference had presented its report. The minority expected a crisis in Novem- ber. The Budget, the conference, or the women might each cause it. The Cabinet dare not face a crisis on any of these issues by themselves (laugh- ter), but they hoped to blunder through owing to the community of interest this trinity possessed (hear, hear). He then referred to the financial chaos deliberately promoted by malice aforethought. What a mess there was. Taking the Chancellor's own figures. He admitted a deficit of 27 millions on last year's collection; but claimed that he would get 30 millions of last year's revenue in and there- fore triumphantly claimed a surplus of £ 3,000,000 (laughter). Suppose that, were true—a considerable supposition—the Chancellor had no right to it. He is not entitled to apply it to revenue, for by the Statute of 1829-to say notlring of custom—the sur- plus belongs to the old Sinking Fund (applause). Not only is it proposed to misapply this imaginary surplus but the new Sinking Fund founded by Sir Stafford Northcote in 1877 is also robbed. Mr. Asquith maintained this fund at 28g millions', Mr. 2 George has reduced it to 21 millions (shame). These juggling operations, the enormous sums borrowed, and the constantly rising income tax not only dis- turb credit and harrass trade but filch from the nation its reserve for any contingency. WE HAVE NO WAR CHEST. But, says the Chancellor, all this increased expendi- ture is due entirely to flamboyant. Navy advocates and to leagues and the supporters of re-organised national defence. This statement also is untrue. In 1905 the Unionist party .spent on the National Military policy £ 70,150,000. In 1909. the Radicals spent £ 68,300,000. They spent less not- more. The whole increase of expenditure has been on the civil side; egged on by their Socialist allies they have spent 15 millions more per annum during the last five years than the Unionist Govern- ment and increased the total from £ 161,000,000 in 1905 to E176.000,000 in 1909. These figures are the more remarkable when we recollect that they came in pledged to reduce the extravagant Conservative estimates (hear, hear). Not satisfied with the in- crease of 15 millions Mr. George now proposes to spend another additional 10 millions this year on the chance of a trade boom. It is no use saying that we who ask for the maintenance of the <"> TWO-POWER STANDARD of the Navy object to pay. We do not. We simply ask that the money be appropriated for the purpose of national insurance and not for revolutionary socialistic legislation (cheers). What is the true function of the British Navy? It ought not to be merely regarded as only an engine of defence but also as one capable of offence, if unhappily, it should be required for that, purpose. It is the busi- ness of our military authorities to prepare an efli- cient instrument, which can be used by the states- man—not the politician—as a lever to move the world. To-day our Navy is not adequate for our defence—let alone of such a strength that it can prevent aggrandisement and maintain the balance of power between the great nations. The stronger our Navy the less danger of war (cheers). So much for criticism. Just a word on THE VALUE OF TARIFF REFORM TO THE WORKING MAN AND THE FARMER. Free trade is most disadvantageous to the work- ing-man because under it the product of his labour is subjected to the competition of the whole world; for example, in 1860, when the silk trade was pro- tected by a duty of 15 per cent. against foreign silk we only took from abroad £ 900,000 worth per annum. In 1861, the year the duty was removed, we took £3,000,000 worth. To-day we take about £ 16.000.000 worth. Now in 1860 we employed 150,000 men. in these industries to-day we hardly employ 25.000. would it not have been to the interest of these 125,000 men thus thrown out of work to have protected the home market even though the rich user of silk had to pay a little more for the better silk goods? (applause). Again Free Trade-which is not free at all-is especially disadvantageous to the working-men of civilised countries for the competi- tion of poorer and less civilised races tends to re. duce his standard of living and wages. What is the use of the cotton operative in Lancashire, protecting himself by means of his Trade Union if he allows the "Jai)" to compete with him in India, when the wages paid in Japan are only 6d. a day of 14 hours. The skilled worker here will not permit, their work to be done by the unskilled. The t-i-icklayer will not permit his labourer to lay bricks, yet he allows foreigners to send in here manufactured windows, dressed stones, etc., to compere with him and re- duce his wages or drive him out of work (hear, hear).1 But the Free Trader tells the workman that lie is himself a consumer and therefore will have to pay if any additional tax is placed on the commo- dities he consumes. That he represents the majority of consumers and therefore will have to bear the hulk of the increased cost: and finally that he is the poorest consumer and -is therefore least able to pay. Tlies-e plausible arguments are entirely fallacious when carefully examined: they rest on the fallacy that \LL CONSUMERS ARE EQUALLY INTERESTED. This is not so. Consumers are of two kinds—those who are merely consumers and those who are also pro- ducers. The mere consumers of course object to high wages and short hours. But to the worker and consumer high wages, continuous employment, are more important than the mere price of food con- sumed. Take the case of the joiner in England, whose average wages all the year round was 30s., assume that lie saved 10s. a week. In the U.S.A. his average wages is £5. but it costs him twice as much for clothes and food, jB2 a week instead of £1 lu re, but instead of a balance of 10s. he save B2. The interests of consumer and producer far from being the same are diametrically opposed to each other. It is surely to the interest of the working- man to protect the home market. It is equally to the interest of the farmer to keep out foreign pro- duce and grow it here. The old policy has had a fair trial—vote for the new and let the foreigner look after himself. Secure for our own manufac- turers our own home market, and make the foreigner uive us a preference in his market if he desires to do business with us here (applause). Votes of thanks to Mr. Cremlyn and the Chairman concluded the meeting.

EARL CAWDOR'S DAUGHTER MARRIED LADY LILIAN CAMPBELL WEDS A BARONET'S SON. Lady Lilian Campbell, third daughter of the Earl and Counters Cawdor, was married at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, London, S.W., yesterday (Thurs- day), to the Rev. Richard Beresford-Peirse, second son of Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse. Among the wedding presents, displayed at 7, Prince's gardens, after the ceremony, were the following: TO THE BRIDE. Duke and Duchess of Northumberland—A large silver rose bowl. Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne—A pair of silver sugar castors. Marquis and Marchioness of Downshire—An old writing bureau. Countess of Home-An inlaid table. Earl Cawdor-A diamond and pearl necklace, a diamond and pearl pendant, and a grand piano. Countess Cawdor—All the household linen and a fitted dressing-case. Earl and Countess of Desart—A clock. Earl and Countess of Bandon-A sideboard. Dowager Countess of Ellesmere—Silver salt cellars. Viscount and Viscountess Valentia-A letter file. Lord and Lady Calthorpe-A writing table. The Ladies Bernard, Lady Mary Adworth, and Lady Kathleen Gaussen—A set of dining-room chairs. Lady Mary Tumor-A- writing table. Colonel Lambton—A cheque. Lady Muriel Boyle-Two armchairs. Mr. and Lady Henrietta Tumor-A breakfast service. Mrs. Beresford-Peirse-A diamond brooch. Colonel the Hon. H. W. and Mrs. Campbell-A table and chairs. Lady Caroline Duncombe—A bookcase. Mrs. Henry Lambton—A sofa. Lady Members of the Eton Mission—A carved table. Tenants on the Golden Grove Estate-A canteen of table silver and silver entree dishes. Employees on the Golden Grove Estate-A silver tea-kettle. Tenants on the Cawdor Castle Estate-A silver tea-tray. Employees on the Cawdor Castle Estate-A small silver tea-Tray. Employees at Stackpole Court-A set of silver F sauce boats. TO THE BRIDEGROOM. Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse—A cheque. Mr. W. F. Couthorpe-A silver rose bowl. The Rev. Windham and Mrs. Beresford-Peirse- Old china. A full report will appear next week.

LAMPETER OBITUARY.— On the lltli instant, the death took place at Wesley Cottage, Barley Mow, Lampeter, of Mr. Owen Saunders Davies, at the age of 31. Deceased, who was a highly respected young man, had been in failing health for several months, and was for some time in the employ of the Town Council as lamplighter. The funeral took place on Friday last, when the remains were interred in the St. Peter's parish churchyard. He was unmarried, and leaves a father and mother, and several brothers and sisters, to mourn their Joss. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding took place at St. Bartholomew's Church, St. Andrew's Park, Bristol, on Saturday, the 9th instant, the parties being Mr. R. W. Ashman, borough surveyor, of Lampeter, and eldest son of Mr. W. Ashman, of the Rowans, Congresbury, Somerset, and the bride, Miss Maggie Lowther, fourth daughter of Mr. Thomas Lowther, superintendent Sanitary inspector, Bristol. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a pretty white gown of glace silk, trimmed with silk lace and embroidery, a wreath of orange blossoms, and a veil of Brussels net. She carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies. Miss Alice Lowther (sister of the bride) and Miss Ashman (sister of the bride- groom) acted as bridesmaids, and Mr. W. H. San- dell was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's house, 139, Sefton Park- road. Ashley Down. The presents were many and useful, including a silver teapot from the Mayor If Lampeter and a silver omelet dish from the Town Clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Ashman left for Clevedon, where the honeymoon will be spent. DEPARTURE.—The inhabitants are sorry to learn that the Misses Long Price, who have resided at Lampeter for so many years, intend to leave soon for Tailey. During their sojourn at Lampeter they have won the respect and admiration of all for their kindness and amiability, and it will be a severe loss to the town generally. During the past few years, they buried two loving sisters, when heartfelt sympathy was extended to them in their sad bereavements, and the departure of the present ladies will be keenly felt. Naturally they have a longing for their ancestral home at Talley, and we wish them every joy and happiness for many years in the future. THE BABY SHOW.—"Maisie" writes again as fol- lows:—I cannot tell you how interested I am in the "Baby Show" to be held in your lovely town on the August Bank Holiday, and I am sure auntie and I will thoroughly enjoy it. I dote on babies, especiaily if they are clean and nice, and do not screech too much; I cannot say I enjoy a cantanker- ous or a spoilt child, but one that is obedient, 8111ilin,g and good natured. with a little rosebud of a mouth, and bright blue eyes. It has been hinted to me that I should be one of the judges, but really I must decline that honour, as, after all, I only have a theoretical knowledge of such little darlings. A comely and experienced matron or two should be appointed, as they will understand all the necessary qualifications in such a delicate competi- tion. By all means, secure a good judge, so that no one can complain about the verdict, although naturally every mother will think her baby the best of the lot. The proceeds are for such a good cause, that auntie is very anxious to be present, and so am I. I may write something again after the show is over if time permits, but I sincerely hope it will be a fine day, as I want to see a lot more of Lampeter than I did on my previous visit, when the weather was rather cold and dreary, so that I did not see it at its best. A VISITOR'S ILLUSION'.—A few days ago, Lampeter was visited by a strange specimen of humanity, who caused considerable annoyance to the inhabitants. He had evidently sampled large quantities of in- toxicants since he left the little village near Pad- dington, called London Town, which gave him some Dutch courage, and there was no end of his idiotic muttering. He kept a young gentleman spell-bound in his office for over an hour, and dumbfounded his listener by recounting the surprise he had upon his visit to "Lampcter." He had, he said, always been given to understand that the inhabitants of our town were nude savages, eating raw flesh like cannibals, but found he was wrong. He probably saw some of our well-dressed and comely damsels, and was perfectly amazed. Undoubtedly, many people in different parts of the world believe we are a race of heather, but this specimen came from England to malign and curse us, but we trust lie returned home a sadder and wiser man, because Ca't)digarjshire people. cpdld give him pdints in good manners and propriety. THE CONGREG ATIOXAL t-Nio-x.-Althotigii it has been officially denied, some scribe still maintains that there is a probability of Sir S. T. Evans being t elected chairman of the Congregational Union I which meets at Lampeter next week. There is not the faintest truth in such a rumour, and the result will prove that the rumour so strongly persisted in is totally false. Preparations are being made for the welcome and comfort of the delegates, and painters have been busy decorating for the occasion. LOCAL EXAMINATION-.— On Monday the examina- tions of the Oxford Delegacy commenced at St. David's College School, under the superintendence of the Rev. J. Morris, M.A., vicar of Llanybyther. A large number of pupils entered, and the exam- inations were comainued throughout the week. CLERICAL PROMOTION.—We hearty congratulate the Rev. Thomas Evans Timothy, curate, Llandrillo-in- Rhos, Colwyn Bay. who has been appointed vicar of Rhosycae, Holywell, by the Bishop of St. Asaph. Before going to Llandrilio, the rev. gentleman was curate of Penycae. Ruabon, and Connah's Quay. Mr. Timothy is a brother to Mrs. John Simon Jones, 50. Bridge-street, Lampeter. The value of ,Rhosycae living is £ 238. atid the church is in a very prosperous condition. PLUCKY FEAT OF A LAMPETERIAN.—Great excite- ment was evinced in the neighbourhood in the visit of Sedgwick's Menagerie, as it was announced that a local man had volunteered to enter one of the Lion's Den. BofoVe' the advertised time, St. Thomas'-square, whore the show was held, was crowded with neople. After some preliminary ex- hibitions by the professional trainers, Mr. Harry Baldwin, the genial landlord of the Black Lion Hotel. entered the den of a three-year-old lion, amidst intense stillness from the crowd. Mr. Bald- win was accompanied by one of the trainers, and both calmly lit and smoked cigars for some minutes. On emerging from the cage he was received with cheers. Afterwards. Alphonso, the trainer, pre- sented the plucky Lampetorian with a silver cup. There was also a very amusing entertainment of a tug-of-war for a silver cup of Elephant, versus 30 Stalwart Lampeterlans, captained by Mr. E. W. Richards, of Harford-square. After a hard struggle of a give and take order of pull Richards pull Jumbo, the latter won the cup, but poor Jumbo was disqualified on some technical grounds, and the silver cup was awarded to Evan Lewis Rees, one of the Stalwarts. The cup is on view at Tavistock House, Harford-square. INDUCTION SERVICES OF THE REV. T. ARTHUR THOMAS. The Rev. T. Arthur Thomas, formerly of the Christ. Church Congregational Church, Johns- town, Ruabon, and younger son of Mr. J. Walter Thomas, College-street, entered upon, his new duties at Dogley-lane Congregational Church, Hudders- field, about two months ago, and on Wednesday of last week he was formally "recognised" as minister. At an afternoon service the Rev. H. J. Boyd con- ducted the first part of the service, and the Rev. E. Walter Thomas, of Tonypandy, brother of the new minister, preached from Ephesians iv., í-13. Tea followed, and a public meeting was held in the even- ing, at which Mr. Alfred Sykes, of Edgeston, pre- sided. The church secretary, Mr. Fred Eastwood, read letters and telegrams of greeting and con- gratulation from the Revs. W. G. Berry, Colne, and J. Lawson, Ovenden (former ministers); Evan Evans, Lampeter; J. T. Miles, Wrexham, and H. Dennis Jones, Acrefair; Mr. Sam Nicholas (on be- half of Mr. Thomas's church at Johnstown); Mr. W. J. Punchard (secretary of {lie Denbighshire Associa- tion of Congregational Churches) and Mr. E. G. Hemmerde, K.C., M.P. for East Denbighshire. The Secretary gave an account of the proceedings lead- ing up to the "call" and said that. after he was first heard preaching in the anniversary services there they all felt that he was the man they re- quired. He had done good work there since he had commenced his ministry. Addresses of welcome were delivered by the Chairman and the Rev. E. Johnson Laxton, the secretary of the Yorkshire Con- gregational Union. Mr. James Sykes. Ll.B., of Hen- ley, on behalf of the HuddersSeld and district Con- gregational Church, and the Rev. W. Griffith Jen- kins. The Rev. E. Walter Thomas (brother) also spoke, and the new pastor thanked those present for their greetings and expressed a hope that his union with the church would be blessed. Mr. J. Wa'ter Thomas (father of the new pastor) was also present. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of the Board was held on Friday last. Present: Revs. T. C. Edmunds (chairman); J. N. Evans, Llan- gybi; T. Eli Evans, Cellan; Messrs. J. C. Har- ford, Falcondale; Mr. W. Inglis Jones, Derry Ur- mond; Evan Davies, Lampeter; T. G. Williams, Gwarnant, and Dr. E. C. Thomas, medical officer. Out-relief, etc.—The amount of out-relief adminis- tered during the past fortnight was as follows:— Lampeter district, per Mr. T. LI. Evans, jM4 4s. to 145 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr. David Evans, 237 10s. to 104 paupers. Number in the House 25, corresponding week last year 19. Va- grants relieved during the fortnight 41, correspond- ing period last yfar 76. Reports.—The sitors' Book at. the House con- tained the following entries:—R. W. Johnstone, medical inspector Local Government Board. Julv 6, 1910, called to inspect children's vaccination.— Rev. T. Eli Evans Ccllan: July 9. 1910. I have this day paid my first visit to the House, and found the place clean, comfortable, and the in- mates well cared for. I heartily congratulate 'lIe Master of the Workhouse on the thorough efficient condition of everything.—Mr. D. Jones, Council School, Mydroilyn: On passing the Union Work- house to-day I accidentally asked the Master, whom I just met. to allow me to see and inspect the build- ings, etc. After having seen all the 15lace, inside and outside, I felt exceptionally pleased with all the carrying out in this place, and particularly with the cleanliness of the indoor rooms and the ex- cellence of the garden system outside. I can only heartily congratulate the guardians, master, and other officials connected with this institution. Audit.—The Clerk stated the district, auditor had the previous week examined the accounts of the Union for the half-year ended Lady Day last, as well as those of the two rural district councils and he (the Clerk) read the auditor's report upon the securities produced by the officials of the union. It appeared therefrom that. the assistant overseers (f Bettws Bledrws and Llanwenog had given no bonds, but in the latter case it was explained that the officer did not collect any rates. The House.—Instructions were given to the Mas- ter to procure new rollers for the mangle. Asylum Visitors.—The Chairman and Mr. Evan Davies, Lampeter, were appointed visitors to the Carmarthen Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum. Settlement (ase.-Tlie Clerk reported that the boy, John Melia, who was admitted into the Asylum on the 2nd instant from the Workhouse here had gained a status of irremovability in this Union and conse- quently would have to be maintained by the Board. —The Llanybyther Rural District Council had to be adjourned for want of a quorum, and the Assess- ment Committee was also adjourned.

NEW QUAY SUCCESS.—Many will be glad to hear That Mr. Havelock Roderick (son of the late Rev. Mr. Roderick, Baptist, minister, New Quay), has re- ceived a unanimous call from the Baptist Church at Goitre, near Pontypool. Mr. Roderick has just completed his course at the Cardiff Baptist College, which lie entered from the New Quay Grammar School. Mr. Roderick had obtained considerable celebrity as the boy preacher in this district during his schooldays. Mr. Roderick has another brother in the ministry, viz.. Rev. J. Lewis Roderick, B.A. We heartily wish Mr. Roderick all success in his new field of labour. GOLF.—Lampeter v. New Quay.—Last W ednesday week a match was played on the New Quay links with the following results:—Lampeter: J. S. Jones, 0: H. Baldwin. 0: W. J. Williams, 0; E. P. Jones, 0; Dr. Evans. 0: A. R. T. Jones, 0; total. 0. New- Quay: W. J. Webb (5 and 4). 1; Dr. Griffiths (1 up), 1: J. T. Evans (t and 2), 1"; Herbie Rees, 0; Gwilym Williams (4 and 2), 1: T. Timothy (7 and 6), 1; total, 6. Doubles: J. S. Jones and H. Baldwin lost to W. J. Webb and Dr. Griffiths, 5 and 4; A. R. T. Jones and W. J .Williams beat J. T. Evans and T. Timothy. 7 and 6: Dr. Evans and E. P. Jones beat Gwilym Williams and Herbie Rees, 4 and 3.

LLANYBYTHER WILL.—Mr. David Davies, of Capcoch, in the parish of Llanybyther. Carmarthenshire, farmer, who died on March 24. left estate valued at B779 gross,, with net personalty nil, and probate of his wifl has been granted to his daughter, Miss Gwen Davies, of the same address, and his nephew, Mr. David Jones, of Onllwyn Cottage, Llanybyther, grocer. «

PENCADER CYCLIST FATALLY INJURED.—A verdict of "Acci- dental death" was returned at the inquest on Thurs- day of last week on the body of Joseph Lewis Frost (26), a single man. of Jubilee-terrace, Nant- wich, Cheshire, who was found lying unconscious by the roadside just below a nr.stv curve on the hill leading into Gwyddgi tig, Pencader, from the direc- tion of Carmarthen. Deceased was on his way to Llanybyther to visit his brother, and it is surmised that he lost control of his machine. P.S. Johns, of Pencader, had the injured man conveyed to Gwyn- fryn, pending the arrival of Dr. A. T. Evans, Llan- dvssul, who, on examining Frost, found that he had sustained concusion of the brain, which was the cause of death.

WHITLAND What time does your train start? Don't be in doubt; buy the JOURNAL Time Table. One penny a month. Tide table, local fares, and other useful information. Trj it! DEATH.—On the 12th inst. there was laid to rest, at Bwlchgwynt Baptist Chapel graveyard, all that was mortal of the late Mr. David Price, Penyrheoi, Ciffig, Whitland. The deceased gentleman was a native of Whitland, and had reached the ripe old age of 80 years. He was for many years a con- tractor at Swansea, and resided at Fleet-street. He' leaves live sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. The Rev. Morgan Jones ,B.A.. Whitland, and the Rev. W. R. Lewis, Gelly, near Clynderwon, officiated. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis, London; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Price, Phillins'-parade, Swansea, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price, High-street, Swansea (sons and sisters- in-law): Mr. and Mrs. Evan John, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Morris. Penyrheoi, Whitland (daughters and sons-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. David Price, Trefalgar-terrace. Swansea (son and daughter-in-law): Mrs. Eliza Davies, London (daughter); Mis" F.lwen Davies. London; Master Gwilym Davies, London; Mr. and M rc. D. H. Price, Aberdaro; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. John, ie Swansea: Mr. Ivor John. Swansea; Miss Bessie Price. Swansea: Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, L T S C Waunwen. Swansea: Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams! Glasfryn. Burry Port Mrs. Chas. Thomas, Landore: Miss Court. Swansea; Mrs R. Watts. Swansea. Wreaths wero sont by Polly, May and Gwen, London: Erliel. Doily and girls, Swansea; Dai and Lf>w,; Evelyn and Gwen; etc.

ORIENTAL TONIC ROYA .NO LN-ALC.'OI-IOLIC' A DELICIOUS SPARKLING RESTORATIVE.

LLANDILO PROMOTION.—Mr. A. S. Williams, architect, has been granted a commission as lieutenant in the Territorials, Llandilo Co., 4th Welsh. Congratula- tions. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIPS.—About two thousand members of Sunday Schools from Llanelly had their annual outing at Llandiio on Saturday. The streets of the town were fairiy crowded during the day. VISITORS.—The fine weather we have been ex- periencing lately has drawn a big crowd of visitors and day trippers to the town. On Monday in last week a party of ladies, under the skippership of Mrs. J. Lee, Bethesda-street, Swansea, made the town the scene of their annual outing, making the Half Moon Hotel their headquarters. The next day brought another crowd from the tinplate town of Lianelly. They consisted of shop assistants from Bradford House, Bolton House, Lewis Siop-y-York, and Bentleys. It is vlcasing to note that after the lapse of some years this season and last Llanellyites are again succumbing to the charms of Liandilo. Tuesday is the closing day at Llanelly, and there is reason to hope that with the exercise of a little enterprise and energy on the iiart of the tradesmen, the Council, and the inhabitants, by way of affording such quests within their gates, opportunities for in- dulging in jdeasant games, seeing well to their com- fort, and providing some up-to-date attractions that so far as Llanelly and other industrial centres are concerned, that a bigger crowd still might be brought to the town, including "week-enders," greatly to its material benefit. The Park, as we have often pointed out, is proving a great attrac- tion. The party again found the needs of the inner man well provided for at the Half Moon Hotel. On Saturday Mr. Samuel Brain, Giandwr House, Gor- seinon, brought a party of about 5(3 to the town. Wednesday witnessed the. advent of a parry from the I Glamorgan Arms Hotel ,Swansea. They numbered about 45. They were accompanied by the warm- hearted landlord, Mr. W. Nicholson, Mr. D. Bassett, I and other well-known bonifaces of Abertawe. During the day the party availed themselves of a circular drive round Dryslwyn, which was much appreciated, the brakes being supplied by Mr. J. Edwards, Rail- way Hotel. It is not without interest to note that this is the 14th consecutive outing of the staff and friends of this famous hostelry to Llandilo, which clearly shows, as we have indicated above, that a little more enterprise and a little more advertising would tend to bring into the town many thousands who, still unaware of its beauties, go elsewhere. Last Thursday, between 40 and 50 of the employees of Mr. J. S. Brown, Swansea, visited Llandilo, making, like the others, the Half Moon Hotel their gathering place. They travelled in a saloon car- riage. They were accompanied by ex-Guard Pent- land, who, although he has brought his labours under the L. and N.W. Railway Company to a close after some 60 years in their service, is still hale and hearty .and finds it necessarr, in order to expand his energy and retain his good health, to lay his hands to those activities which he finds at this well-known establishment. Long may he live. THE PULIMT.—The pulpit at the English Baptist Church last Sunday week was occupied by x the Rev. A. Fuller Mills. Carmarthen, and at Ebenezer Welsh Baptist Church by the Rev. Noah Hopkins. Velingwm.

LLANDOVERY THE Toxx GROE MYSTERY.—NO meeting of the Town Improvement Committee has yet been called, and the public are as much in the dark as ever as to why the town crier was sent out to cancel the announcement previously made by him to all and sundry on Thursday week, that the Groe would be formally opened that day, We hear that the rustic seats have been removed. The matter must be giving the worthy secretary cause for anxiety. THE PULPIT.—Mr. Morton, brother of Mr. G. :\10rton, Erskine House, Llandovery, who is on a visit to the town from Australia, occupied the pul- pit at the Williams Pantyeelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday evening, and delivered a very interesting address. During the evening Miss Mona Roberts contributed a solo. HAY HARVEST.—During the week and the present one the town up to evening has presented quite a deserted appearance, a large number of natives being engaged at the hay harvest, which is now drawing to a close, except on the highlands. Some very heavy crops have been gathered in in a remarkably short time. MEETING POSTPONED.—For the first time within living memory, consequent upon hay-harvesting operations, the meeting of the Llandovery Board of Guardians, as there was not present a sufficient number to form a quorum, which is seven, had to be adjourned last Friday. The members present were: The Chairman (Alderman T. Watkins), and Messrs. E. P. Lloyd, Richard Thomas, T. Phillips, D. Davies, Rhybiid, and W. Lewis Bronfelen. Inter- viewed afterwards, Mr. E. P. Lloyd, one of the oldest members, said that he never remembered such a thing occurring before during the 44 or 45 years he has been a member, and Mr.' Williams, re- lieving officer, during his 29 years' experience in that capacity, could only recall one occasion when they had only a bare quorum. That was about a quarter of a. century ago, on the occasion of a November fair at Llandilo. A LLANDOVERY WORTHY.—Many happy returns of the day to Mr. William Price, 25, Orchard-street, who, on Sunday, attained his 85th birthday. Mr. Price was for between 50 and 60 years confidential servant to the late Mr. John Jones, of Blaenos, a former M.P. for this division, and during 45 years of that period he was also licensee of that famous old inn. the Black Ox. His suitability for playing the part of mine host is shown by the fact that throughout that long roll of years not a single com- plaint was ever made against the house. Mr. Price has many pleasant and interesting stories to tell about some celebrated Llandovery characters of the past, some of which, in a future issue, we in- tend reproducing. For a man of his advanced age, he is still comparatively hale and hearty, and his memory is faultless. The only complaint, he is and has been for many years subject to is rheumatism. Like most men who have lived to a great age. he is a strong believer in the beneficial effects of long walks, and daily can be seen, accompanied general- ly in the morning by his little grandson, Jacky Stephens, taking his constitutional. In this age of declining birthrates, it is refreshing to find that Mr. Price is the father of seven ehii- dron, and lJa" 34 grandchildren. and eleven great-grandchildren. He is spending his remaining days in happiness and com- fort with his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. T. Arthur Stephens. That he may live to see a good many more birthdays is the sincere wish of a host of friends. He is a native of the town.

LLANNON ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—On Sunday last anniver- sary services were held at Ebenezer Calvmistic Methodist Chapel, Tumble. The pastor-elect, Mr. Davies, Llanddewi-brefi, a student who has just ended his course at the Theological College. Aber- ystwyth, and the Rev. Adams. B.A.. Trinity, Llanelly, officiated. HORTICULTURAL LECTURE. — Owing to ti. wet evening, very few turned up at the horticultural lec- ture delivered at the Reading Room. Tumble, on Saturday night, by Mr. Pickard, U.C.W. On Mon- day evening the lecture was delivered in Mr. Daniel's garden.

LLANYBRI WKDDINC — On Tuesday. 19th inst.. at Holy Trinity Church, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Lewis Halse. headmaster .of. Vaughan's Charity School. Llangunnock, and Miss Mary Jane Beynon, on'y living child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Beynon, and assistant, mistress at the schools. The ceremony created great interest in the neighbourhood, and the district, exhibited signs of moiv than ordinary in- terest in the event. The nuptial knot was tied by 'the Revs. D. Williams, B:A vicar of Llanybri, and W. LI. Rees. vicar of Llangunnock. After the cere- mony luncheon was partaken of at the School House, Llangunnock, at which a number of the friends of the happy couple attended,, and where best wishes of happy future were tendered. The Tioneymoon is being spent at Bristol and Ilfra- combe.

CROSS INN, LLANGATHEN FUNERAL.—On Tuesday, the 5th the mortal remWins of Mr. T. Seuriock,. Aelybryn (late of Lan- lasli). were laid to rest at Llanegwad Church. De- ceased had reached the ripe age of 81 years, and had been a most faithful deacon for a long number of years at Cross Inn Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, where lIe will be greatly missed. He leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters, to mourn his loss, with whom great sympathy is felt in their sad bereavement. A largo number of people followed the remains to its last resting place. The Revs. B. B. Griffiths, Conwil: W. D. Williams. Gowerton, and T. Parry, Penygroes, officiated at the house, and the Vicar ai the church and graveside. There were also present in the funeral the Revs. Isaac Davies. antgaredig: D. J. Lewis. Fcrryside. and his son (Rev. T. J. Lewis. Plasmarl), and the Rev. T. Jones, curate of Court Henry.

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PENCADER SUCCESS. This week we have to congratulate Miss Annie Lewis, Mount Pleasant, and Miss Lizzie A. Johns, A.L.C.M., Dyffryn Gwen. on their recent suc- cess in passing the King s Scholarship examination, Part II., and thus gaining their preliminary certi- ficates. Both were pupils of the Girls' County School, Carmarthen. PRESENTATION.—On Monday, The 18th inst., the students of the Pencader Grammar School assembled together to make a presentation to Mr. W. A. Gilmour, on the occasion of his departure from the place to further pursue his scholastic studies. The testimonial took the form of a gold watch and chain, which had been substantially subscribed for by the students. Mr. T. J. Lloyd (Tregaron) was unanimously voted to the chair, and in a fluent speech he spoke in eulogistic terms of the thorough and conscientious work accomplished by Mr. Gil- mour during the time he held the post of assistant master at the school. He was followed in pithy and eloquent speeches by Mr. E. H. Griffiths (Liver- pool)' T Jones (Pencader). Mr. Stuart Lewis (SwaD- testified to the sterling qualities of Mr. Gilmour's character as a master, friend, and sportsman, and wished him every success in his future career. Miss f" A ,Gnffithf (Cilgerran) on behalf of the students handed over the presentation to Mr. Gilmour. Air Gilmour happily responded. a.nd thanked them aJl tor the presentation, which he would greatly ap- preciate. and would always remind him of the happy time lie had spent among his friends at. Pen- cader. The meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks proposed by the chairman. The duties of secretary and treasurer were carried out. bv Mr F. an<l Mr. H. H. C. Jones respectivelv FCT. MARY s CMURCH.-Last Sunday the officiating clergyman at the above church was the Rev. J. D. Evans. B.A.. eurate-in-charge, Llansawel. The ser- vice and sermons of the rev. gentleman were greatly appreciated by the congregation. RT FA701L CYCLIXG ACCIDENT-On Tuesday evening, ie 12th mst., a fatal cycling accident occurred to Joseph Lewis Frost (26), of Jubilee-terrace, Nant- wich, ( heshire. Frost was found iate in the even- ing lying unconscious just below a sharp curve en the steep hill leading from the direction of Carmar- then to Gwyddgrug village. Nobody witnessed the accident, but it is conjectured that Frost lost con- tro of ins machine in the sharp curve, was thrown yolently to the ground, and received his fatal in- juries. from which he succumbed at, 12.30 the follow- ing day from concussion of the brain. Deceased was "tended by Dr. A. T. Evans. M.B.. Llandvssn!. On the following Thursday an inquest was 'held wnen the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental i Death" in accordance with the medical testimony. On Friday evening the mortal remains were in- RevP'VV!>twM?ry!s CliUrch' P«ncader. when the Hughes, vicar, officiated. BAZAAR.—Last Wednesday a grand bazaar was held, under (lisiiiigu siied patronage, at Llanfi- iangel-ar-arth in aid of the Church Schools. A full report will appear next week

WHITLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The schedule of our annual show is now issued. Prizes are given for the first time in milking competitions, and also for the best- milker. There are also ambulance and tug-of-war contests. J he date is Wednesday. August 24th, and Messrs. G. Piotheroe-Beynon,. hon. sec., or Dan Jenkins, ec.. will forward a schedule to any ad- dress. COUNCIL SCHOOL.-The Council School will ad- journ on Friday for five weeks' holidays. BAZAAR. -The members of the English Congreea- tional Church are busily engaged preparing for a sale of work tc be held early in the coming year. WHITLAND CHOIR. This Choir has abandoned its intention of competing at the coming eisteddfod at r isbguard. SAD OCCURRENCE.—While Mr. W. Wheeler, of Park-street, was conducting his class at Nazareth Baptist Church Sunday School on Sunday last, lie was suddenly struck with paralysis. Happily the effect is upon one side only. which can be used onlv a little. He was immediately carried home and at- tended to by a medical man. Later we learn he is progressing favourably. TABERNACLE REPAIRS.-It has been felt for several years that extensive repairs are required at this church. Several plans have been drawn for this purpose, but somehow the church is not united as to what is really necessary. On Sunday evening last a committee was formed to carry on the work instead of letting the work to a contractor, such to include painting and decorating new windows, etc. NEW ORGAN. The Tabernacle friends are engaged in raising funds to install a new organ which they hope to realise upon completion of the repairs. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The building committee of this district met on Monday last to receive and consider tenders for the erection of a new building. Tenders were received from Messrs. D. Thomas and Sons. Whitland ( £ 1,130): Mr. LJ. Lan Mills, Narberth ( £ 895). and Mr. Elias ParrjjtTempleton £ 859). Mr. LI. Rees' tender was acoeplR. PARISH MEETING.—A special parish meeting will be held at the Council School on Wednesday next :0 consider the Lighting and Water Scheme. A vote of the ratepayers win be taken with regard to terms and a. company to provide the town with water from Cafancoch. It is of great importance to ihe town that all should make an effort to attend. NEW DEACONS.—Messrs. G. Baker. King Edward- street: W. Cousins, St. Mary-street: J. H. Lewis, Llanlliwe: and D. Roberts, Llwynderi, Whitland, were on Sunday evening last elected by the members of the new English Congregational Church to serve upon the deac-onate.

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CASTLEDWRAN WILL.—Mr. Thomas James, of Ffynondrodyr, Castledwran, Carmarthenshire, farmer, who died oil 9th January last, left estate valued at E4,927 11s. 3d. gro-s. including personalty valued at JB373 13s. Pro- bate of his will, dated 1st May. 1906. with a codicil of 23'd April. 1906. has been granted to his daugh- ter. Miss Frances Mary James, and his sons, Mr. AA-liliaill Henry J amies and ih. Hkorbertl Lewis James, farmers, all of Castledwran. He left numer- ous effects specified to his said daughter and his other effects to his said two sons in equal shares, and he left the residue of his property to his sa id two children equally.

KIDWELLY THE VISITORS. —Kidwelly i. again becoming quite the popular resort for visitors it was years ago. Last week we had the Llanelly and Carmarthen Branches of the G.F.S. (on different days). With the latter we were glad to see the Rev. D. T. Jones, curate of Llanllwch (late curate of Kidwelly). Mr. Jones preached at the service held in connection with the visit of "the Friendly Girls" at the Parish Church.—On Saturday we had the Bethania Chapel (B.) Sunday School from Gowerton. OUTING.—On Wednesday lasu the teachers and scholars of the Welsh Sunday School, in connection with the Parish Church, had their annual outing and treat. Ferryside. as usual. Iieing the place visi- ted. The day proved exceedingly fine, and a good many friends accompanied the school down. Mr. F. Shenpard. as usual, catered splendidly, and M essrs. W. Thomas and C. Malinhant (superin- tendent and secretary respectively of the school) worked hard towards securing the enjoyment of t1-. children. ODDFELLOW S' TURN-OUT."—In connection with the centenary celebration of the Oddfellows (Merthyr Unity), the local lodge, the ''Gwonllian," which meets at the Pelican Hotel, had a "turn out" and dinner on Saturday last. The "turn-out" was head "d by the Kiuwellv Town Band, under the leadership of Mr. Ch ristmas Hughes, and excellent music was discoursed. A short service was held at the Parish Church, at which the Club attended, and after pro- cessing the principal streets a return was made to the lodge-room at the Pelican Hotel, where a most excellent and much-enjoyed dinner was partaken of. followed by a social gathering. ACCTDENT.—A large motor-car, owned by Mr. Chidzoy, of Swansea, late on Saturday night, re- turning from a trip down the country, got landed on the pavement outside the Pelican Hotel, and in getting off tore up the curbing and pavement rather badly. EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—There is a movement on foot amongst the shoop-keepers of the town with a view to the uniform closing of all the shops nr. earlier hours, especially on Saturday nights. We wisli the project every success.

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