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LIMITED NUMBER OF HAY RAKES, TEDDERS, &c., To clear at low prices, ranging from £3 0 O. PLEASE GIVE US A CALL. PRIORY. FOUNDRY LIMITED, CARMARTHEN. HARVEST ALE (BASS'S) IN 9, 18, 36 GALLON CASK. flSjjy From is. per Gallon Delivered free at nearest Railway Station, or by our Carts within reasonable distance of Carmarthen. Agent HAYDN WILLIAMS & Co. 7, King Street, CARMARTHEN. THE GREAT UNITED COUNTIES J GRICULTURA- Ems HOW (Open to the Counties Of Carmarthen, Pembroke and Cardigan) WILL BE HELD AT CARMARTHEN On Thursday, August 11, 1910 MOST LIBERAL PRIZE LIST. ENTRIES CLOSE JULIT the gSth, 1910. Schedules of the Secretary D. H. THOMAS, Land Agent, CARMARTHEN AMMAN FORD HORSE SHOW WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1910. /*200 given in PRIZES, with 5 Silver Cups, and 2 Medals. Prizes given for the Best Carters, Colliery Horses, Mares and Foals, Hackneys, Cobs 0 Ponies, Cob Stallions, Turn-outs, Jumping, Trotting, and Galloping Matches. First Prize of Y,7 7s. and Silver Cup for Best Horse in Harness. First Prize of Y,7 7s. and Silver Cup for Best Tandem. First Prize of .£7 7s. and Silver Cup for Best Jumper. Entries close SATURDAY, JULY 23rd. For Schedules, etc., apply to the Secretary, D. V. DA VES, The Park, Ammanfont. ILLANELLY TO BRUSSELS EXHIBITION « ARDENNES | INCLUDING I I Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Ostend, Namur, the Field I of Waterloo, the Grottoes of Han, Rocheforte, &c. I I SATURDAY, AUG. 13, AUGUST 23. TEN DAYS TRIP £6 6s. Od. I I AN EXCEPTIONAL I OPPORTUNITY. I During the first five days Antwerp will be taken as a centre, and the remain- I I Accompanied by Guide and Interpreter. I ing five days the beautiful and picturesque little town of Dinant (on the Metise I in the Ardennes). I Ladies will be heartily welcomed to join the party. Particulars of the tour I may be had from- I ARTHUR T. JONES, "Mercury" Offices, Llanelly. I AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEK ATTRACTION MAESTEC, TUESDAY GRAND CHAIR EISTEDDFOD 2ND AUCUST, 1910. AGGREGATE PRIZES 9200. Good Entries Chief Choral £ 90. Entries include the two Rhymney Choirs, Pontycymmer, Cwmavon, &c. Interesting Competitions in Male Voices, Second Choral, Action Song, and Brass Bands. c' CHTLDREX8 CHORAL-II ENTRIES! Numerous Entries in all Solos, Recititations, and Literary Competitions. Spend the Day at our Eisteddfod-We are preparing for you. "Order of the Day with times of Competitions, Free Insurance Coupon, views, etc., ready 25th, price 3d. from Secretary—J. P. JAMES, Maesteg. LLANDILO. .0 DON'T FORGET THE GRAND SPORTS BAND CONTEST AND CARNIVAL To be held at the above place on Monday Next (Bank Holiday) SPLENDID ENTRIES IN ALL EVENTS IØ!8!e An Ideal place to spend a holiday. Entrance Fee for Carnival Is., which in- cludes admission to the Sports Field, Cheap Trains from all parts. A GRAND BAZAAR & FE1E Will be held at The PARK, CARMARTHEN On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 25th and 26th August, 1910, For the purpose of raising funds to reduce the debt on the Buildings at the Kennels and Stables of the Carmarthenshire Hunt. (346 CARMARTHEN, PEMBROKE AND CARDIGAN FRIENDLY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the members of the abore Society will be held at the Town Hall, St. Clears, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, July 30th inst., when Members are requested to attend. The Committee of Management will meet at the same place half-an-hour earlier. Carmarthen, July 11th, 1910. (538 D. E. JONES & Co., MA^ELEBRATBD "LEADER CYCLES. THE LEADER" MOTOR & CYCLE, WORKS 51, KING STREET (opposite the Post Office), and WOOD'S Row, CARMARTHEN, BEG TO ANNOUNCE T HAT THEY HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK OF FIRST-CLASS CYCLES. NOW ON VIEW. Good Reliable Bicycles from £4 log. upwards, WITH FREE WHEEL AND TWO BRAKES. TRIUMPH," 11 HUMBER,' and "ROYAL ENFIELD WE CAN SUPPLY FROM STOCK amopooll,p I I- MOTOR CYCLES. FOUR TRIUMPHS IN STOCK THIS WEEK. LARGE GARAGE MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES OVERHAULED AND REPAIRS DONE PROMPTLY. MOTOR SPIRIT, OILS, GREASES, ETC. MOTOR CARS for SALE or HIRE RELIABLE CHAUFFEURS. AGENTS FOR THE "ROYAL ENFIELD," "T RIUMPH" CYCLES AND MOTOR CYCLES, "ROVER," "HUMBER," "B.S.A. AND OTHER CELEBRATED CYCLES. A Personal Inspectiori respectfully solicited. or write for particolaiw. (155 GREAT BANK .0. HOLIDAY -CARNIV AL- AT CARMARTHEN PARK ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1910 EISTEDDFOD. ADJUDICATOR—H. WALFORD DAVIES, ESQ., I Mrs. Doc., LONDON. Excellent Entries in all Competitions. Amateur Cycle Races (Under N.C.U. Rules), Professional Foot Races AND FIREWORKS (345 WELSH NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW At LLANELLY On August 1st & 2nd, 1910. A19250 in Frizes. For Stock and Implements, Jump- ing and Turn out Competitions, Auction Sales, Grand Exhibitions of Trade Exhibits, Brass Band Con- test, together with Sheep Dog Trials and Rope-splicing Competitions. Schedules and particulars from ROBERT ROBERTS, Cambrian Chambers, ABERYSTWVTH. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH. SUMMER SCHOOL—AUGUST 1st to 27th, 1910. A SUMMER SCHOOL will be held at the above College in the following subjects KINDERGARTEN, WOODWORK, HORTICULTURE, MUSIC, SWEDISH DRILL, PHYSICAL DRILL, HISTORY OF WALES, COLONIAL HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, and GEOLOGY. Fee, 30s. for each ourse, except Woodwork, for which the fee is j62 10s. Full information may be obtained from J. H. DAVIES. the Registrar of the College. (310 University of Birmingham. FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Associated with the General and Queen's Hospitals for Clinical Teaching. SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, In conjunction with the Birmingham Dental Hospital. THE WINTER SESSION OPENS OCTOBER 3rd, 1910. The University grants Degrees in Medicine, Sur- gery, and Public Health, and a Diploma in Public Health; also Degrees and a Diploma in Dental Surgery. The Courses of Instruction are arranged to meet the requirements of other Universities and Licensing Bodies. For Prospectus and further information apply to GILBERT BARLING, M.Sc., F.R.C.S., 354) Dean. Il ASSEMBLY ROOMS, CARMARTHEN. v (For one night only). SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 th. ROBERT MACDONALD'S COMPANY In the Great Farcical Musical Play, The Dairymaids. Full Chorus. Gorgeous Appointments, New and Beautiful Dresses. New Scenery, and -Properties. Admission:—Reserved Seats, 3s.; Second Seats, 2s.; Third Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. Early Door at 7,—6d. extra. Seats may be booked at Mr. E. Colby Evans Stationer, Guildhall-square. (355 <————-—— CARDIGANSHIRE. PARISHES OF LLAN GEITHO AND LLAN- BADARNODWYN. Freehold Villa, Gardens, Out-buildings and Land for Sale. MESSRS. LLOYD & HERBERTS have been instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Talbot Hotel, Tregaron, on TUESDAY, the I 9th day of August, 1910, at 2 p.m., the following Freehold Properties, in the following or such other lots as may be determined on at the time of Sale, namely":— Lot "l.—All that Villa, called PANTYBEUDY HALL, containing 4 Reception and 6 Bedrooms, with the Orchard Gardens and Land adjoining, con- taining 4a. 3r. 13p., or thereabouts, situate in the Parish of Llanbadarnodwyn, in the County of Cardi- gan. Possession of this Lot can be obtained on 29th September, 1910. Lot. 2.-All those FIELDS and LANDS adjoining Lot 1, together with the substantially built Out- buildings erected thereon, containing in the whole 23a. 2r. 21p. or thereabouts, situate in the Parishes of Lianbadarnodwyn and Llangeitlio, in the County of Cardigan. Possession of this Lot can be obtained on 1st November, 1910. Both Lots are well supplied with water, and are situate close to the Village of Llangeitho and adjoin- the road leading from Llangeitho to Aberystwyth. Excellent fishing can be obtained in the River Aeron, which flows through part of the properties. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, at their Office, at Tregaron, or to MESSRS. DAVID LLOYD & SON, 353) Solicitors, Lampeter. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OF A VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instruc- -L<! tions to offer for SALE by AUCTION,- 11 tho Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, the 20th of August, 1910, all that desirable Freehold Farm, known as "PENPARK." St. Clears. Full particulars will duly' appear, and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay Street, Carmarthen, or of Messrs. MORGAN GRIFFITHS, SON & PROSSER, 352) Solicitors, Carmarthen. FOR SALE, Dog Cart (practically new), with india-rubber tyres.—Apply, John Francis and Son, Carmarthen. (358 WHITLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SHOW OF HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS AND DAIRY PRODUCE, WILL BE HELD -ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 1910.- GRAND DRIVING, JUMPING, MILKING, AMBULANCE, and TUG-OF-WAR COMPETITIONS. Entries CLOSE Wednesday, August 17th. Schedules now readv and may be obtained from G. PROTHEROE-BEYNON, Esq., Hon. Sec., Whitland; Mr. DAN JENKINS, Secretary, Whit- land. (359
NOTES OF THE WEEK.
NOTES OF THE WEEK. If Crippen really did turn up at Llangranog now he would probably find it the safest' place in the world, because the good folks there, after their experience of last week, would be afraid to challenge him. The opening of the new skating rink at Carmar- then must be keenly looked for by some people there. One of them, wanting a well-known pre- paration for the slaughter of blackbeetles and such vermin, entered a chemist's shop and absent- mindedly asked for a tin of "skating powder." ( To the Rev. A. Fuller Mills has fallen the unique distinction of being the first Borough member to be elected Chairman of the Carmarthenshire County Council. The honour was unanimously conferred on him, and all sections agree that it is a fitting reward for valuable services rendered for many years. That Cabinet ministers propose, and men dispose, is well illustrated in the Budget attack on the licensing trade. The extra duty on whisky, it was hoped, would ruin the distilling industry, but as a matter of fact it is operating in quite the opposite direction, and badly crippling the manufacturers of mineral waters. A large number of people who used to drink whisky and soda, have, in consequence of the extra duty on the former, substituted water for the latter, with the result that hqre is a slump in the manufacture of soda water. Already the makers are beginning to bitterly complain of their losses, and are declaring: "Save me from my friends—the cold water party." A firm of woollen manufacturers in Carmarthen- ) shire not long ago received the following quaint letter written in English. It should be explained that the Welsh word "ergid" (a blow) is used as a technical term in weaving for a throw of the shuttle:—"Please to send me 50 yards of flannel with 40 blows of black and about 10 blows of white; and if there is not enough white, please give a few more blows." There are none so blind as those who can see and won't see. In the House of Commons on Tuesday night, Mr. Hobhouse of the Treasury, practically admitted to Mr. Hunt that- the rich man paid one per cent. on his cigars, and the poor man 10 per cent. on his tobacco, but. he added, "The hon. gentleman has been explaining to his friends that the foreigner pays the duty in ail cases." Mr. Hobhouse knows perfectly well that when we place a duty on articles which we can NOT produce in this country, the consumer has to pay the duty, so we have another instance of the Radical tactics to bolster up their inis-called Free Trade, half the truth. We can't grow tobacco here, and yet the Government increases the duty on it, which the Britisher has to pay. Mr. J. Thomas (managing clerk for Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, Carmarthen) has an excel- lent monory of Old Carmarthen. He remembers the time when, after a long day in the country on business, he would call at the fishmongers and buy a pound sewin for supper at the price of 2d. In those days, Jamb and veal used to be sold on the market, not by the leg or the joint, but by the quarter. Mr. Thomas remembers an old minister at Carmarthen, of whom the following story is quite true. The minister stammered badiy. One Saturday he went to market to buy meat. Said he to the stall-holder:—"B-b-b-beth yw'r pris y q-q- quarter llo?" The butcher replied jocularly that if he could ask for it without stammering he should have it for nothing. The old minister looked him gravely in the eyes, and being a good singer, chanted loudly as follows without stumbling:- Fol de riddle ol, fol do riddle. Beth yw'r pris y quarter llo? It is to be hoped that many others will follow the example of Dr. Robertson, the Birmingham Medical Officer of Health. He has been repeating what has often been said in our columns, that a great step towards attaining to a healthier tone of living would be the destruction of house-flies. They breed in filth and feed on decomposing garbage, so that they cannot help carrying germs. Dr. Robertson has been studying their habits and catching them. The word house-fly is used to describe a variety of species, for they are of many shapes and diverse colours. But the majority have the same bad habits and are also amazing breeders. Their eggs hatch out in from eight to twenty-four hours, and are most commonly deposited in manure-heaps. If all the evil spoken of them is true, there ought to be regulations causing stable manure to be kept a greater and safer distance from the dwelling-house. A winter campaign would probably be most effec- tive, as the number of eggs unhatched which sur- vive the cold weather is not very great. During summer they form a great and ever-increasing legion.—"County Life." The debate on the second reading of the Accession Declaration Bill will clear up the uncertainty which exists in regard to the Government proposals. Mr. Asquith has been questioned from various sides, but his answers have not been very illuminating. On Monday, however, he ventured to give a very definite assurance to the Welsh party that the question of Welsh Disestablishment would in no way be affected by the passage of the Bill. The interest of this pronouncement consists in its bearing not so much upon the Declaration as upon the Disestablishment question. The Prime Minister loses no opportunity of emphasising the fact that the proposal for Welsh Disestablishment is coming to the front, and coming very quickiy. We wonder whether the general body of Churchmen sufficiently appreciate the gravity of the position. The Central Church Com- mittee is fully alive to the urgency of strengthening the Defence movement, but it is no secret that its operations are limited by lack of adequate support. The apathy of Churchmen in guarding their own interests is proverbial, but in this matter it is not the interests of the Church only, but those also of the Principality, which are at stake, 'for it is abso- lutely certain that Disestablishment would strike a blow at the cause of religion in Wales from which it would take a long time to recover. Another instance of the dilatoriness of Govern- ment departments was afforded at the Carmarthen- shire County Council, when the Clerk very properly complained of the discourteous way he had been treated by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries over a matter which seriously affected .the interest of the county. Through an Order, which the Board alone can discharge, Carmarthenshire is com- pelled to make a large contribution to the Milford Deep Sea Fishery Committee, which has a majority of Pembrokeshire members. This money, so far as Carmarthenshire is concerned, is worse than wasted, for the Committee use it in direct opposition to the interests of the county. Naturally enough the Council protested, and asked for a discharge of the Order. Over twelve months ago the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries held an inquiry into the question, but until late this month no information could be obtained from them. The many letters sent by the Clerk (Mr. Nicholas) were unanswered, his London agents unable to get an interview, and not until Mr. Lloyd Morgan, K.C., M.P., at the instance of Mr. Nicholas, wrote to the Board, did they condescend to answer. The reply opened in the stereotyped manner "Adverting to the previous correspondence," when the only letters written were those sent by the Clerk of tho County Council, asking for a reply to his first communication. It was a. rehash of some of the arguments put forward at the inquiry, a mis-statement of the facts, and suggestions of impossible schemes. There can be no excuse for such unnecessary delay, to put it mildly, and it is high time that steps were taken to put Government offices on at least a business footing. Such treatment of a question of grave importance would not be tolerated for a single moment, much less twelve months, in any Com- mercial office, and why should public bodies bo called upon to put Up with this inconvenience and The County Council are determined to rfee the matter through to the bitter end, and if it Teads up to a much-needed reform in the conduct of Government departmental business, they will have rendered the public a great service.
LOCAL NEWS.
LOCAL NEWS. ENGAGEMENT.—A marriage has been arranged be- tween Major J. Jocelyn Glascott, of Saundersfoot, and Lily Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Edward Bear Ridges. PRESENTATION.—The Carmarthen district tenants of the Cawdor Estate are presenting Lady Lilian Campbell with a handsome silver fern-pot on the occasion of her marriage to the Rev. Beresford Peirse, which took place in London on Thursady in last week, and is reported in another column. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following;— £ 2 10s., from the Workmen of Gwen- draeth Colliery; periodicals, from Mr. R. James, Bridge-street; Miss Spurrell, King-street; Miss fLattimer Jones ,Pfe,rade; Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothy, and Lady Hills-Johnes; fruit, from Miss Thomas, Llanegwad Vicarage; Bowers, from Mrs. Lester, Furnace Lodge. LAW SUCCESS.—His numerous friends will con- gratulate Mr. W. D. Williams upon obtaining a place in the Honours List, at the recent Solicitors' Final Examination. Mr. Williams was articled to the late Mr. Morgan Griffiths (of the firm of Messrs. Morgan Griffiths, Son, and Prosaer), and is the son of Mr. H. LI. Williams;. of the Probate Registry. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Anne Evans, wife of the late Mr. David Evans. 19, Picton-place, who passed away on Saturday last, at the age of 53 years. Deceased was a faithful member of St. David's Church, where she will be greatly missed. The funeral took place on Wednes- day last at St. David's Churchyard, the Rev. T. R. Walters, M.A., R.D. (vicar), officiating. The chief mourners were: Stanley, Rideil, Arthur, and Christ- mas (sons); Mr. Wm. Morgan, Stickle (brother); Mr. Timothy Griffiths, Plough and Harrow (brother- in-law); Mr. Percy Dark, Stickle (nephew); Mr. John Morgan, Pensarn (cousin). W reaths were sent by the family and others. A floral tribute was cent by Mr. Evans, Picton-place. N.S.P.C.C.—The Carmarthen District Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Crueltv to Children has during the quarter ended 30th June, 1910, inquired into 54 complaints of neglect, iil-treafment and other wrongs of childhood, of which 53 were found to be true, affecting 144 children and 74 utfenders. Action was taken as follows: 42 cases were warned, 6 were prosecuted and convicted, ana" 5 were otherwise dealt with. The Society's Inspector made 227 visits of super, vision. The local hon. secretary is Mr. E. V. Collier. APPOINTMENTS AT THE TRAINING COLLEGE.—The following appointments on the staff of the South Wales Training College, Carmarthen, have recentlv been made:—The Rev. L. Riley, M.A.. Queen's College, Cambridge, and Cuddesdon Theological College, at present Assistant Master at All Saints' School, Bloxham, to be Chaplain and Lecturer in History. Mr. C. K, Cotton, B.A., Downing Col- lege, Cambridge, and the Cambridge Training Col- lege for Secondary Teachers, to be Lecturer in Science and Assistant Master of Method. Mr. H. JiOvtimer Green. ( mversity College, Aberystwyth, to be Secretary. PERSONAL. MISS Tegwen Davies's numerous friends will be interested to hear that she has secured a valuable appointment on the teaching staff at Barry schools. These schools rank among the largest and most important in the whole of W ales, and vacancies on the staff are very difficult to get, as none except those whoso reputation as disciplinarians and first-class teachers are above sus- picion can hope to be taken into consideration. The fact that Miss Davies has been admitted on the staff, and to take a responsible position on it as well. is the highest testimonial that anyone in the teach- ing profession could wish for. As a matter of fact Miss Davies was not called upon to produce cre- dentials. She was employed on the same staff some years ago, and the education authority at Barry knew her worth. Miss Davies's departure will be widely regretted in Carmarthen, for there are few ladies in her sphere of life who have so many good friends. CHORAL FESTIVAL.—The annual choral festival, in connection with the Choral Union of the Arch- deaconry of Carmarthen, was held at Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, on Tuesday last, when choirs from the following piaces took part:—St. David's, Car- marthen (the male portion of which occupied the chancel), Aborgwiii, Llanegwad, Llanarthney, Golden Grove, Llanddarog, Llannon, Pontyberem, Pont- eates, Llandyry, Llanfair, Bryn, and Tvcroes. The conductor was Mr. John Price, Beulah; whilst Mr. W. Baxter Brookes, F.R.C.O., Carmarthen (organist of the Union), accompanied in his usual able manner. The service was beautifully intoned by the Rev. T. R. Walters, M.A., R.D., Carmarthen, and the ser- mon was preached by the Rev. t Eynon Hughes, Trelech. The singing was of a high order of merit, and reflected credit upon those responsible for the training of the choirs. LLAXDEFEILOG SHOW.—This popular event takes place on Friday next, August 5th, and the Secretary (Mr. John Jones, The Plas, Ferryside) has made arrangements with the G.W.R. Company to run a. motor-car from Carmarthen to Llandefeilog in the morning, and a service of cars from Ferryside and Kidwelly to the show field throughout. the day. Mr. John Thomas, Velindre, is the president this voar, and judging from the numerous lot of splendid entries received, the show will be an excellent one. BRILLIANT MEDICAL SUCCESS.—On Saturday last Messrs. J. Davies and Son, Cioth Hall, Carmarthen, received a telegram stating that Dr. Edwin Davies, brother of the principal of the firm, and son of the late Captain Davies, had taken the London Univer- sity degree of M.S. (Master Surgeon), he being the only person in the kingdom who obtained this distinction at the recent examination. Altihough Dr. Davies is only 31 years of age, he has also taken the following degrees at the London Univer- sity :—M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B., B.S., and M.D., besides passing the primary examination of F.R.C.S. Whilst studying at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, he won the Carmarthen- shire County Council scholarship for entrance to Cardiff College, but obtained a transference to Lon- don. He subsequently secured an open scholarship of 75 guineas at St. Mary's 'Hospital, London, where he now holds an important appointment. THE DAIRYMAIDS."—A breezy and exhilarating entertainment is to be found in "The Dairymaids," which Mr. Robert Macdonald is presenting on Saturday, August 6th, at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen. The production will be dressed in a manner beyond criticism, and playgoers can confi- dently look for charming and dainty music, an interesting and connective plot, and perhaps not the least appreciable feature is the happy choice of the scene of action at the model dairy farm of Lady Brudenell, with the splendid property that makes up the Hinstead dairy farm. The company, which is coming, includes many who have enjoyed the favour of London and provincial audiences, of whom we may mention the names of Miss Eva Ellis in the principal role of "Peggy," while she has a sweet partner (as wards of Lady Brudenell) in Miss May Heins, a vocalist of distinguished merit. These two charming dairymaids are the sweethearts of Sam and Frank, humorous and btreezv parts for which Mr. Donald Price-Evans and Mr. Algeron W. Lee will be responsible. Mr. Norman Bowyer and Miss Ruby Louis "Joe and Eliza") will be responsible for the incalculable comedy which is healthy and never vulgar. Patrons of the Assembly Rooms can confidently anticipate a most pleasant and enjoyable evening's entertain- ment, for which seats may now be booked at Mr. E. Colby Evans, stationer, Guildhall-square. WELSH MATRICS."—The following are the local "Matric." results on the June examination:—Candi- dates who have passed the whole examination (op' tional subjects in brackets). First Division: Edward Thomas Evans (Welsh. Greek), Old College School, Carmarthen; Thomas James Jenkins (Welsh, chemis- try), Old College School, Carmarthen. Candidates who, having previously parsed in a part of the examination, have now passed in the remainder and thus completed the Matriculation Examination (sub- jects in brackets): Annie Mary Evans (Latin), Llan- elly Girls' County School and private study; Rose Eiuily Gwen Harris (botany), Llandilo County School: Esther Anne HoweTls (Latin), Carmarthen County School for Girls; Mabel Sarah Jones (Latin), Carmarthen County School for Girls; Mor- gan Rees (mathematics), Llanelly County School; Agnes Mary Emily Rice (Latin). Carmarthen County School for Girls; Wm. Emlyn Thomas (Greek), Gwyhfryn Academy, Ammanford. Candidates who have satisfied the examiners in a part of the examination and are specially recommended by them as deserving to he admitfel to a subsequent exam- ination in the remainder (subjects passed in brac- kets) David Hendy Davies (Latin, mathematics, Greek, Welsh), Presbyterian College, Carmarthen; David Davies Jones (Latin, mathematics, French and chemistry), Old College School, Carmarthen; Blodwen Jane Lewis (English, mathematics, Welsh, botany), Llandilo County School: David Price (Eng- lish, Latin, Greek, Welsh), Old College School, Car- marthen T5aniel John Thomas (English, Latin, Greek, Welsh), Gwynfryn Academy, Ammanford. PRESENTATION TO THE POSTMASTER.—On Thursday evening in last week, at the Post Office, an interest- ing ceremony took place, when Mr. J. D. Jones, thi postmaster, was presented with a handsome piano by the staff on the occasion of his departure too take up the responsible duties of postmaster at Llandudno. There was a large muster of all ranka present to show the high esteem in which they hold Mr. Jones. Mr. W. J. Wilkins (chief clerk) presided, and, in making the presentation, dwelt at length on the good qualities of Mr. Jones, and Jie, in common with the staff, deeply regretted his departure. Mr. J. Seillo, who has acted as hon. secretary to the fund, spoko of the great readiness everyone had come forward to subscribe to the presentation. They all regretted Mr. I Jones's departure. Mr. D. Thomas, the treasurer, had great pleasure in endorsing all that the previous speakers had said, and he could only add that he envied Mr. Jones's promotion because it was the ambition of everybody to do the best for them- selves. Mr. J. D. Jones feelingly responded, and gave the staff some advice. He said that their interests had always been his interest, and he had done everything he possibly could, not only .for the office, but for every individual in the office, from. the youngest telegraph boy up. He sincerely re- gretted his departure, but at the same time he was glad to receive promotion., He had selected s piano because music created harmony, and the piano would always remind him of the harmony which existed between them at Carmarthen. Valedictory speeches were made by Mr. David Evans (overseer), Mr. T. Jenkins (head postman), Mr. T. Davies (postman), Mr. G. Meyrick, and a Welsh speech by Mr. J. C. Davies (postman). Votes of thanks con- cluded the gathering1.