The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

ORIENTAL TONIC ROYA NONALCOHOLIC A DELICIOUS SPARKLING RESTORATIVE

AMMANFORD CHURCH BAZAAR SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Thursday in last week will be a memorable day in the history of the growth of the Church at Amman- ford, for it marked the opening of a grand three-day bazar, which it is hoped will realise such a as will warrant the hardworking Vicar (the Rev. James Jones) in proceeding with the great and urgent work he has taken in hand-the build- ing of a church suitable to the, pressing needs of the district. The edifice is estimated to cost be- tween £5,000 and £6,000, and towards this a sum of £2,200 has already been either promised or re- ceived. Tho inhabitants arc almost without excep- tion of the wage-earning class, there being no resident gentry in the placP. Plans of a new church to seat 500 have been prepared by Mr. W. D. Jenkins, F.S.I., F.R.I. B.A. Llandilo, and approved by the Architect to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, and a site in a central and convenient position has been given by the Hon. W. F. Rice, M.P., Dynevor Castle. In 1884 the Church of St. Michael and All Angel- was built to accommodate 200 worshippers. Ar. that time the provision made was more than sufficient. In 1899 a serviceable Church Room was erected at the cost 01 about £1,000. Since then the Church has progressed ill every department. Theff are now 450 communicants, whereas the church seats only 200. In addition to this, there is the bilingual difficulty to contend with. which necessitates the carrying on of two cjistinct sets of services and two Sunday Schools. With the valued assistance of a layman, English services are held on Sunday even- ings m the Church Rootn. The district is a rapidly growing one owing to the development of the anthracite coalfield and within a mile radius of the site of the proposed new church there is an esti- mated population of about 8,000. This is sufficient evidence of the urgent need of a suitable church, and the laudable object of the Vicar is supported by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese and Arciideacon of Carmarthen, both of whom have written letters strongly recommending the appeal for outside help, the Bishop stating, "I know of no place where a new church is more urgently needed. The com- mittee who have the matter in hand have been hard at work but if any be singled out for special men- tion it must be the indefatigable secretary (the Rev. J. W. Jones, The Parsonage, Ammanford) who has left no stone unturned to make the undertaking a success since it. was first proposd to hold a bazaar. The committee were Mr. E. Hewlett (chair- man); Rev. James Jones, vicar (vice-chairman); Mr. E. A. DuBuisson, Mr. E. R. Fisher Capt. Jones, Mr D. LI. Lloyd, and Mr. D. A. Fox (treasurer). The response for help was spontaneous, and soon manv ladies from the country round volunteered to take stalls, and the splendid result of the anxious preparation was to be seen on Thursday last in the National School, 'where the bazaar was held. The spacious building had been beautifully decorated, much of which was crowded from view by the magni- ficent, stalls ladened with all killds of articles—in fact the whole building was a regular sight and beggars description. All concerned are to be highly con- gratulated, and if ever work given ungrudgingly de- served to be a success, than that bestowed on this bazaar did. The following were the st&Jl-hokl+M&: Llandebie Church Stall—General—Mrs. Jones, The Vicarage; Mrs. DuBuisson. Mrs A. Stepney-Gulston, Mrs Bowen, Mrs Bright, Mrs. J. M. Davies, 1.r Davies. Glynhir Mill; Mrs Davies. Glynhu- Lodge; Mrs. Morgan Davies: Mrs. Davies, Iscoed; Mi* Davies. Glyncoed; Mrs. Edwards; Mrs. Evans, Bebe View- Mrs Jones, Mount Cottage: Mrs W. Jones, Mrs. T. Lewis, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Matthews and Mrs Price. Bett-ws Church Stall—Plain and lancy—Mrs Hew- lett, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Davies, Bridgend; Mrs J. Edwards: Mrs Davies. Waungron; Mrs Mortimer, Mrs G. Hughes, Mrs. Pickton, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Shepherd. Pontamman, and Mrs R. Williams. Dynevor Stall—Fancy—The Hon. Lady Margaret Rice. Fancy Stall—Mrs. D. Arthur Hughes and Mrs. W. T. Michael. Variety Stall—Mrs. and Miss Richards. Fruit and Flower Stall—Misses G. and L. Ric- hards. St. Michael's Emporium—Mis F. T. Evans. Mrs Ross, Mrs Dewsberry, Mrs D. 1.1. Lloyd, Mrs. John Thomas. Mrs Drury. Mrs Williams, The Cafe: Mrs Butler. Mrs John. Mrs G. Lewis. Mrs. Pfitchard, Mrs. Williams. Mrs George, Mrs. Arthur Mrs Morgan. Mrs Pritehard Davies. Mrs P. Cooke Mrs Shaw. Mrs W • Evans. Mrs Gerard. Mrs Bevnon. Miss Roberts, and members of the G.F.S. Miscellany: Mrs W. N Jones and Mre H. Lewis. General and Faney-Mrs E. R. Fisher, Mrs J. Jonps. Mrs. James Evans, Mrs. W. Dunn, Mrs. E. find Airs. W. 13owon. farmers' Stall—Mrs Jones. Caeglas: Mrs Lewis Caegroes: Mrs Jones. Glvntai-facli; Mrs Beynon, Plasbach: Miss Davies. Piode-fach: Miss Fisher Glyntai: Miss M. Kate Griffiths. Maesvbettws • Miss Annie Wilhams, Llwyndu: Miss Mabel Jones. Plough and Harrow, and Miss L. A. Griffiths Pen- twyn. Apothecary Stall—Mrs. Luther Bve v If'n Si-aH-Mowr* D. 1.1. Lloyd. Bertie Fisher, 1 ^lrm- H. W. J. Thomas. John Ihonias. and Hande] Richards. Refreshments-Mrs T. M. Evans and Mrs D. R. Price, assisted by friends. Sweet and Cake StaH-Misses A. Williams, John- son. Russell, Maggie Owen, M. J. Owen, May jories. and B. P. Jones. Book and Mu-ic Stall—Missss Gabe, A. Gabe, R. Hughes. Williams, and K. Cooke. Ice Cream Stall—Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Prit- chard. Samples-Misses 01 wen Williams and F. B. Shep- herd. Post and Parcels Office—Misses May Roberts and Editli Jones. There were also a. number of side shows, including: Hoopla: Manager. Mr. J. C. Shaw: under-mana- gers, Messrs. Peter Cooke and W. J. Toombs. Bran Tub—Misses C. Carruthers, A. A. Morris Doris Dewsberry. and S.M.Morris. Palmistry—Madame Zcnfi Lovell. Shooting Gallery Messrs. John Lewis and Reggie S. John. L Nad Driving Competition—Messrs. Dd Richards and T. B. Lewis. Cloak Room—Mr. Howel] M. AYllhams. Try your Weight—Mr. David Jones. The stewards were Messrs. W. Edwards, T. J. Hopkins. \"111. Jenkins, .>. F. Southern, Glvn Wil- liams, H. M. Williams. Evan Williams, Dunn, F. T. Evans. J. P. Davies. T. B. Lewis, E Phillips. T. James. Evan Rees, David Rees, and T. Pilking- ton. Entertainments were also given in the afternoon and evening of each day. and were under the direc- tion of the following committee:— Messrs. E. Phillips, B. G. Johnson, Willie Thomas, H. Richards, C. Morgan. Glyn Williams. R. B. Fisher, J. Thomas' N. Growse. etc. Prizes were also given tor a <^ompet Jtion in babies show and a heauty competition. A Limerick competition was also held. At 2.30 on Thursday the bazaar was opened by Sir James. Drummond. Hart.. C.B., Lord Lieutenant- of the county, in the presence of a large and dis- tinguished audience in addition to the sta.'l-holdeis and their friends: Mr. F. Dudley Drumrnond and the Misses Dmmniond, J lafodneddyri: Mr. and Mrs Gwynne-liughes, Tregejb: Mr and Miss Thomas. Caeglas; Mr. Erne Hewlett, Rev. J. Alban jJavies. Mr 1). John, Felinfoel; Dr. Hughes, Ammanford: Rev Parry Griffiths, Golden Grove: Mr 7. W. Bishop, Llanelly Mr IIy. Herbert, Brynmorlais; Mr E. Evans (chemist): Aid. W. N. Jones. Tiry iail Mr A. btepney Gulston. Derwydd, presided, Mid the. hymn, "0 Lord of Heaven, and Earth, an-i Sea," was given out by the Vicar (the Rev. Jones), after which prayer was oft"en.d up. Sir James IJn¡ IIIIIIOtHl. who lIas enthusiastic J .Iy received, m formally declaring the bazaar o:cn aid that he hoped the church they proposed to build would lx-, in every way, adequate the enormous growing population in the district. They must remember hat they had not only got to pio vide for the pn sent population but they had got to provide for main future generations, piotiab'y for many hundreds of years, so that he hoped their effort'- illig-lIt be such that the church they were about to build would In* second to none in .he county of Carmarthen (applause). If they had not sufficient mean- to pay for the cost of the church now, he hoped they would not stint any part of it for 'want of money, but that they would borrow (laughter) or have another bazaar to wipe out tiie debt" lie was sorry to say he was a stranger amongst them t-dere, and he did not know Am- manford as weli as he would like to. He had li\ed all his davs in -Oa/maithensbire. and he had a good many friends present that day. He only wished lie had an estate or" a few acres in Ammanford (laugli- ter) or in that. 'Striving neighbourhood, so that he might be able to take a keener interest m their welfare, and specially iTieir spiritual welfare, than he (lid IIOIL lie thought the object of the bazaar appealed espec„t!y to those who had estates in that district, a- d who derived very -goodly incomes from the many industries in their midst, to come forward and gr. not gnidgingly, but heartily and eheerftill v, good -ums as inducements to them to fol- low suit. The population he understood from Mr. Gulston, who kindly supplied him with his figures, was 8.000 within a mile circuit of Ammanford, and was growing by leaps and bounds, and the popula- tion of the Amman Valley petty sessional division was about 35,000. They had only a church in Am- manford to accommodate 200, whilst there were now 450 communicants. Those figures showed how press- ing was the need of the new church. He was sure j they were glad to see so many of their Nonoon- formist friends there ready to help them. It was evidence that church and chapel were at cue in carrying forward the work of Christianity (hear, hear), and it was gratifying to find them working- together and living in harmony. Whether they went to church or chapel he was sure they are all anxious to promote the cause of .religion. Concluding James said that a. man's first care should be his wife and .family, and secondly the church, ana therefore he recommended to them most heartily the object of the bazaar. He hoped they had brought their pockets well filled with money, and he trusted they would spend it freely because they could not spend it on a better cause (applause). The President having spoken a few words, the f ceremony ended, and buying and selling was busily I proceeded with. The rooms were. thronged thioughout the after- noon and evening, although the heavy rams which fell greatly militated against the attendance. The AmmanforcT Silver Band discoursed sweet music throughout the sale. On the second day the bazaar was opened by Sir John Llewellyn, Bart., in the absence of Lady Llewellyn through illness, when Mr. Erne newleti presided. There was again a large attendance, and brisk business was done. Mr. E. Trubshaw, Llanelly, was chairman on the third dav, when the Lord Bishop of the Diocese attended"and performed the opening ceremony. His lordship said he was very gia-d to be there ro redeem a long-standing promise, and to take part- in the great undertaking of building a new church at Ammanford. He extolled the co-operation of all classes in the district. in the work. It was worthy of the traditions of the noble house to which they were proud to think she now belonged—the House of their ancient Welsh princes-tha: Lady Margaret Rice took the Dvnevor Stall, and that Airs. lJU- Buisson. Mrs Hewlett, Mrs Fisher. Mrs Richards, and Mrs. W. N. Jones should be there as a proof that those who were connected by property and interest in the district should work hard with them, but in a bazaar as in everything else it must be not a general's battle, but a soldier's battle, and he gathered from that interesting handbook of the bazaar that there had been very hearty co-opera- tion among all classes of Churchpeopie in getting those stalls so well ladened and beautifully adorned. He pointed out the special feature of that move- ment and said he did not happen to remember one other case in the diocese. New churches were being built up and down the country in many ways, geneious individuals had sometimes built a church, and other times very often clergymen had grown suddenly grey by writing letters up and down the country for subscriptions, but here they had a mosr interesting example and experiment they had a layman taking the stroke oar. He remembered very weH talking over the urgent need of a new- church in Ammanford some years ago with the late beloved vicar of the parish of Llandebie, and it seemed to be to them both a very necessary and difficult undertaking. When he heard that Mr. Hewlett was prepared to become chairman of the committee and take personal trouble as he had done, besides giving a very generous contribution. lie saul to himself he hoped the new church would be buiit soon in order to encourage other laymen to go and do likewise (applause). If ever a church was needed anywhere a new church was needed there. The population was growing by leaps and bounds. There was 110 doubt whatever Ammanford was already a great place, and would become a very important centre indeed, and it would be a serious wrong, and they would be all their lives grieved to think of it, if another year were allowed to iapse before a new- church was built. When they had a thoroughly good cause and were sure the money they were working to get was really wan- ted, he thought it was a- very great encouragement. They had already raised half the amount required. Mr. Hewlett and others had worked very hard to get up half, and the way to finish it was to work twice as hard again (hear, hear, and laughter). The ladies must be twice as persuasive, persistent, and charming that day as they had been before (laugh- ter). After all, necessary as a church buildinc was, especially in a place like that, they would "never have the very great courage to do it unless they were convinced that In their minister or clergvman they had a sound man whom they could resoect and trust to carry on the work when the new church was built (applause). He thought, not sayino anv- thing which it was difficult to say, or committir," himself in any way whatever, it was his duty as Bis- hop to say from all he had observed of his work there and elsewhere, and from all lie had heard from those qualified to judge, he was quite sure they had that encouragement at Ammanford, not onlv in the -vicar °f the parish, who, in the work of this new CHURCH, T-W SCROLUL PLACE, BUT IN TLIORR CURATA-IN- Jo, j; "tI 1"uI • '"shm- "«<•- •»<! '• PLENTY OF CLIURELNWOPV IN THE n'V'"? m*d' «>* T !A „ 1 "<1 IN BAZAR OPEN. P'0"™ ■" <L<-CLARINS .HE -TMLV'J S''J" BY JCL,N MOI-KIS HOITW ?W TH (a 2- -Vt £ .1 albot-road. Over £1,000 realised from bazaar, the taking and donations amounting to £ 1,052 odd, with money to °°Tr nr|her particulars of the accounts wij] he published m due course.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN SMATX HOLDINGS.—A meeting was held ar the La nb Inn on Friday, when there were present Revs D; Evans. Hawen and T. A. Thomas. Messrs. Evan Ta\1^' 1,0niy, David Davies, Dolaucwerchvr Josiah Jones. Thomas Jones and T. Parrv (agent)' At a recent meeting a sub-committee was formed to arrange with Mrs. Coe re Blaendvffrvn holdinn Mr. Jeremy reported that Mrs. Coe'had consented to let a field near Horeb but that there was some dispute re right of way to water. The following were appointed to give evidence before the commis- sioner, Chairman, and Messrs. Jeremv and 'Josiah Jones. P.S.A.—On Sunday the services were taken bv Mi. and Mis. Wallis, Llanelly, and solos were sung bv Miss Carrie Llewellyn and Mrs. Jenkins, Llan- elly. SPoR.TS.-The eighteenth annual athletic sports and bicycle races were held on Monday at New- castle-Lmh n. The following were the awards:— One-mile bicycle novice race (handicap): 1, Oliver Jones. Ci vmmych: 2. Arthur Mapstone. Cardigan: 3. D. J. Jones, Cross Hands. 120 yards hurdle race ior bovs under 15: 1, Gussie Jones. Newcastle- Einlyn, 2, Tom M. Jones. Newcastle-Ernlyn; 3. Idris Lloyd, Cardigan. Sack race: 1, Hedley Thomas, Newcastle-Emlyn; 2, James Mills Newoastle-Emlvn. *Half-mi!e bicycle race (handicap) 1. D. J. Jones, Cross Hands; 2. Joe Nicholas, Peny. roes; 3, W. H. Williams, Llanarthney. 120 yards flat race. handican: 1. W. M. Lloyd. ( ardigan: 2. T. Morris Broncest: 3. D. j Thomas, Angel House, Ncwcastle-Emlyn. High jump: 1. D. S. Jones, Pentrecourt (4ft. I^ms.); 2, E. J. Davies, Crymmych. One-mile bicycle race (handicap): 1, Chris Nicholas, Penygroes: 2, H. Williams, Penygroes. l20 yards hurdle race., 1, T. Morris: 2. Enoch Davies, Llandyssul: 3, David Thomas. Newcastle-EmlynThere amany waysin whf Thomas, Ebenezer-street. Potato race: 1, David Thomas. Newcastle-Emlyn: 2, Arthur. Fpntimin, j Newcastle-Emlyn. 120 yards flat race for boys under 15: 1, Johnny Rees. Pentop, Cilrhedvn; 2. D. H. James, Cardigan: 3. Idris Lloyd, Cardigan. 440 yards flat race (handicap): 1. Tom Morris. Bron- J gest 2. D. S. Jones, Pentrecourt 3, Jack Thomas, Pantycoed. Donkey race: 1, "Hallv Boy," Fred Davies. Llandyssul. Best costume prize awarded to Tom Thomas who rode "Dr. Crippen." One-mile bicycle race (open to residents within a radius of 10 miles): 1. Oliver Jones, Crymmych; 2. Win. James, B I'Y II n.

LLANDYSSUL FISHIXO.—The following catches are reported this wtpek. Mr Jeffreys Powell, Sennybridge, staying at the Porth Hotel: Thursday, 12 lb. salmon, and Mon- day. 10 lb. Mr. Watts Jones. Craigyderi. 10 lb. salmon: Mr. John Lewis, 3 salmon-4 Ibs.. lOlbs., and 28 lbs. respectively. SACRKD CONCERT.—On Sunday evening, at the Perth Assembly Rooms, a sacred concert was held, presided over by Mr. J. D. Lew*. Gornevian Press. In addition to the choruses by the Dyffryn Teiiy Choir and local male voice party, conducted by Mr. W. Evans, Springcrofi. solo« were given by Miss Close, Miss Jeannie Jones, and Miss Lewis, of Bryn- amman. There was also a good quartette by Air. Evan Richards, Half Moon Hotel, and party. Mr Sic.—The local results of the Associated Board examination are as follows:—Lower Division. Marion Beynon, Lnugharrie: elementarv. Thoma-. Newcas- tle-Emlyn: Lizzie Richards. B\\ Ichygroes: Rees Rees, Marble-terrace. Llandyssul. Lower division: Margaret Thomas. Newcastle-Emlyn; Gwen ..P"if. Llandyssul; Sybil Lewis, Llandyssul. Elcmeniarx Nest- tewis, Llandyssul. and Ellen Jones, Velmdrc. PKRSOXAX.—We are pleased to chronicle the suc- cess of Griffith Rees, Tro. Henllan. at the recent London Matriculation Examination. -=:'7'="==-==-¡:=-=-=:= Messrs. Willie E. Davies, Aberbank School House, and Tom James, Blaenwaun, Henllan, are to bo congratulated on passing the Ttonic Sol-fa- Inter- mediate Examination under Mr. Tom Price, Merthvr.

THE REV. A. FULLER MILLS NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE CARMARTHEN- I SHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. First of all a fighter-a hard hitter who can take I punibhment calmly and whose wrath has no poison in it-after that. and little, if any less, a good j the most troublesome, but we have often felt sorrv for them. But although in politics Mr. Mills is a man of war and always cleared for action, we are certain that as chairman of the C-ounty Council he will show that he is a lover of peace, that while in that position he would be the last to introduce political colouring matter into the discussions there, or per- mit anyone else to do &o. HIS conduct in the chairs THE KEY. A. FULLER MILLS. I business man; and last, bur, of course, not least as' much ot the hearty, non self-righteous Christian as there i.s in the best of us. Such might pass for a! summary of the qualities of the new chairman of u] Km'r n .Lre C°Unty Council> if a summary abii ti, KT th<?,/aSe ?f °ri(' who ha, so many Po! V 11 xt-iT0 t!i n0t 1>e fair in th* of the omitted ,■ For Jnstan< already we have muted one of his most prominent gifts and that is ins power as a public speaker and a preafrher So that a brier sketch like this must fail as a substitute for a personal acquaintance with its subject, We should not be surprised if Mr. Mills proves to be an ideal chairman of the County Council. His business training begun in early life as a grocer and draper, and developed in the course of a strenu- ous career, marks him as what is alwavs regarded as the exception to the rule, viz.. a business man amonj preachers. Education and experience among the toilers of life have added that store of judgment and fairness which Mr. Mills may always be reS upon to exhibit outside the influence of politics. doe not 1 Within that in9»ence he w P. "V JU1dgmenT and fairness: our political n Z 7 hlS fr°m the beginning of things, ?, [,■ of course' could not '"sit on the case At the worst we can only say that at times he has taken up attitudes which we have deplored. At the same ime it has been our pleasure to watch the way m which Mr. Mills has handled his enemies, for n most men to whom life means anything at all, he has, or has had, many enemies. We are thinking of those in his camp; such as they are usually of the- C armarthen Board of Guardians and the Board cf. Conservators is a guarantee of soundness. Everyone knows that the rev. gentleman under notice was for years (until his resignation two years ago) the pastor of the English Baptist Chapel, Car- marthen. His previous ministerial experience in- cluded two separate and lengthy periods of service at the Orchard-place Baptist Church, Neath, periods which were divided by seven years of labour in Glasgow and two years in Wrigan. He it was who revived the dying Liberal Association in Carmar- then, the history of which bocly since then. would make picturesque reading: and he has proved him- self to b ethe great chief of them all. Adroit be- ginners who srand up to Mr. Mills simply provide him with more scalps for his belt. It might weil be said of him what the schoolboy said in his essay on the horse: The horse is a noble animal but if unkindly treated he will not do so. Mr. Mills's further public experience embraces that of the chairmanship of the Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire English Baptist Association, a post which he occupied for two years. Then there is his twelve years membership cf the Carmarthenshire County Council not to speak of his connection with numerous minor movements in all of which he has taken a strong part. To sum up the new chairman, if ail goes well, he will prove himself to be as strong and as impartial and able a man as the Council has had at its head for some years. It does not seem well that he should occupy the post for eight months only.

LAUGHARNE NOTES On -lie 2-ith ult., at a meetinS in the Town Ha>„ t lu AC' -VDemPster. on behalf of the members of the Miniature Rifle Club, presented to )1r. 1 homas a very handsome silver afternoon tea trnv to mark the happy event of his marriage, and tt'>{¡ in appreciation of the interest he has taken m the club as its hon. sec. The London correspondent of the "Western Mail" says that rumours are afloat- that Mr. Liovd George is about to try his hand at diplomacy:" the idea being to lull Germany to sleep. The Right Hon. gentleman is very optimistic we know, but is he aware that the Free Traders assert that Germany is built- on, Brains? By jingo! What a funny thing: it ony just struck me after writing the above. Fi-instans-if you have Brains you are a German, but if you have no Brains you are a Tariff Reformer. Work it out for yourselves. Three free fooders, and free traders, and free foreigners, mix me tin a bit. 1 7' Perhaps I've caught the Ko-Ko-Itch. On Thursday, the 26th ult., one of the most plea- sant dances; in fact the first of this season, was held in the schoolroom in aid of the annual outing for the Sunday School children. Miss Bolton with her usual disinterestedness and characteristic energy made it quite a success, and it was voted a most enjoyable evening. I forgot to mention in my notes of St. Clears cricket match a fortnight ago that Mr. W. Griffiths, of the Ship and Castle, entertained the teams to tea. This notice is rather belated, Mr. Griffiths, but the teams are none the less grateful. "Wales Day by Day" reports a "white swallow" having been seen in Laugharne. I have met a few with 17-inch collars on. They come from LJan- stephan I believe. Our Boy Scouts returned from camp on the 30th ult. looking all the better for their experience under canvas. On the Friday they were beseiged by a number of ladies from the town who bombarded the boys with those toothsome things beloved of them, to such effect that they relaxed their fierce and warlike demeanour and melted as easily as the sweet- meats on their tongues. Letting their belts out a couple of holes they did their best to entertain the ladies with some of the Scout games, such as cap- turing the flag, setting free a prisoner, and capturing an escaped prisoner. Oh, dear, dear our mothers and sisters and friends voted it all very very splen- did there never were such otters and kangaroos in all the world. Scoutmaster Tyler, Assistant Scout-1 master Wright, and their handy man. Mr. Charlie Smith, deserve the congratulations of the parents and all interested in the movement. The responsi- bilities and difficulties of managng a camp like this can only be appreciated -by those who have to do it and the above gentlemen did it with good hearts and cheerful. The days were fully occupied with scout work, cricket, swimming, and on wet days under canvas with song and story, and after curfew the evening hymn was sung and each tired little body lay down to dream of joys to be renewed. It only remains to thank Captain Buckley and Mr. Dempster for the loan of a tent each and for the interest they take in the boys. Some Mo-tourists pulled up on Saturday last and asked of two ladies if they were nearing "Larn-ee, and could they direct they to "Pen-deen-ee." We dunno where we ar-ee. Eh? Lloyd George's lambs to his surprise (and thank God for our Law Courts) are in the slaughter shop with the appointed victims. The latter are not glad to die. but it makes it more pleasant when the wolf dies too. Our cricket team was at home to Llanelly Sandy Mounts on Monday, and an interesting game re- suited in favour of Llanelly by 66 to 50. They were a very nice lot of men (I may as well say at once that we expected something different), and it was quite a pleasure to play with them, and tnisr they will have a successful tour. Mr. Jack Thomas and Mr. W. C. Thomas did the best on our side: indeed, they saved us from a nastv licking. Our fielding was very loose and not at oil up to our form this season, hence on the merits of the game the Sandy Mounts deserved the. victorv. Mrs. Hurt kindly came to our aid with refresh- ments. and entertained both teams, with numerous friends, on the field, to a very nice tea. Mr. and Mrs. Power have arrived at the Ca>tK and I learn with regret that Mr. Power is not en- joying good health. T Cricket Scores :—Laugharne: J. 'Thomas, c Jones. b Saunders, 29: E. J. Slade. b F Light. 3: F, 1) F. Williams. 0: C. Lanning. lbw F. Williams, 0: G. Davies. c, Morgan. b Light. 1: Re\ F. A. Thomas, b F. Williarnq, 0: W. C. Thomas, c Saun- ders. b Light. 11: A. Edwards, b Williams. 1: M. Williams, b Williams, 2: R. Williams, b Wil- liams. 0: A. Childs. not out. 1: extras. 2: total 0. Llanellv Sandy Mounts: F. Lisrht, lbw, B. Lanning, 14; W. J. Harris, b J. Thomas. 8: W. .Tons, run out. 13: F. WiTiiams, c and b Lanninar. 1: F. Lang. b J. Thomas. 10: E J. Jones b Childs. 3: T. James, b Childs. 2: D. Saunders. not out, 6: D. Morsran, b J. Thomas, 0: R. Evans, b J. Thomas, 2: W: Rees, lbw, b Childs. 1: extras, 3; total, 66. Mr. Dempster in a very happy speech felici'.v.ed the recipient on the excellent choice be has made in his good lady. and on the fact that the present. al- though practically insignificant in value, would to- mind him that he had the respect of many friends. Mr. Dempster's remarks were seconded by Mr. V C. Wardle, and in a few well-chosen words M r, Thomas thanked the members for their kindness nd good wishes for himself and Mrs. Thomas. We then adjourned.

CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT The County Court was held at Carmarthen Guiid- hall 011 the 28th ult., before Mr. E. Milner Jones, Deputy-Judge. DIFFICULTIES OF THE POULTRY SOCIETY. Mr. S. W. Thomas, a well-known fancier, living at Swansea, sued Mr. Fred King (secretary), Mr. J. N. Williams (chairman), and Mr. D. King Mor- gan, a member of the committee of the Carmarthen Poultry Society, for the sum of JB5 15s.. prize money due to him in respect of his exhibits at the Car- marthen Christmas Show last year. Mr. G. A. Thomas, sohcitor ,Swansea, appeared on behalf of the plaintiff. Mr. G. A. Thomas, in opening the case, read one of the results, from which it appeared that the "Committee" had the right to refuse any entry. It appeared therefore that the Committee made them- selves the active authority in this matter, and there- fore they might be sued. Mr. White said that the amount which the plain- tiff was entitled to was JB3 lis. 6d. Mr. S. W. Thomas said that be had entered various pens for this show and won the money stated. Mr. H. Brunei White (who appeared for the de- fendants) asked the plaintiff: You are a fancier? Plaintiff—Yes. Mr. White—I take it that you are a sportsman, Plaintiff—I don't know that the terms are synony- I mous. You have attended Carmarthen show for many years?—Yes. You have been very successful?—I have been. You are a verv well-known exhibitor?—I am. You are a member of the Society?—I am a sub- J scriber and therefore a member. Mr. White said that the entry fee for non- members was 3s 6d and for members 2s. 6d. Mr. Thomas had entered at the lower rate. He asked Mr. Thomas: You were at the show that day? Mr. White—It was a very bad show, and the show was very badly attended. Mr. Thoma;- Yes. and very badly managed. Do you know that they owe JE44 and that they have only £1 Os. 7d. in hand?—I do. Mr. White said that this wo., an old show which had been carried on for 50 years. For the last two or three years ite finances had suffered owing to bad weather. This year there was a snowstorm, which had a very disastrous effect on the attend- ance. As the finances were in such a bad state. the Committee had only paid the prizes to non-members. It was a very unsportsman-like thing for a member to take proceedings against a society which was crippled in this way. The Judge—That is an appeal to Mr. Thomas; I don't think it is an appeal to me. Mr.-White said that the Society was affiliated to the Poultry Club, and one of the rules (No. 7) of the Club was that any dispute between a member and the Committee was to be. referred to the Council of the Club. Mr. G. A. Thomas—That only refers to the ques- tion of a dispute. The Judge—You cannot say that this is not a dispute. Plaintiff—The Poultry Club has the matter before them. The Judge—That is giving it away more. That seems to be an end of your case; but I cannot give costs. A PIANO TUNING EXPERIENCE. Mr. W. Morgan, schoolmaster. Cwmduad, sued Joseph Williams, pianoforta tuner, Swansea, for £ 4, in respect of a piano which lie had undertaken to tune. Mrs. Morgan, the wife of the plaintiff, said that rhc defendant came on the 14th May. She paid him £ 3 on account. He pulled the piano to pieces and Then left it. It had not yet been put together again. Judgment wa> given for the amount claimed. MASTER AND SERVANT. Thomas Howell, a farm servant, sued John Phil- lips, farmer. Tyrhos, Llanybri, for £ 1 16s., wages alleged to be due. Mr. H. ThUlwl White, who appeared for the de- fendant. asked the plaintiff, "Why did you leave Plaintiff— Because I did not like the place. You were in service at Maesnant before-Yes. Why did you' leave there?—I did not like the place. You went away from there at 6 o'clock in the morning through the window? You did not like that place?—No. • Mr. Phillips spoke to you about the way in which you were handling a horse which was draw- ing a roller and you said, "Take a month?" Plaintiff admitted that he gave a month s notice after some dispute with his employer. What do you get at your present place?—Eleven shillings a week and my food. Do you like there?—Grand. Plaintiff said that when lie agreed with the de- fendant he had half-a-crown. Defendant said that the agreement was for ro year. and that the half-crown was given as rn "earn" to clinch the bargain- I Mr. White contended that farm servants were mreci by the year, and that as the defendant left during a busy time, the employer had a rieht witmioid part of his wages. The Judge found for the defendant. ABERGWILI PROPERTY CASE. An application was made by Mr. Davies, of tee firm of Messrs. Aeron Thomas and Co., Swansea for the appointment of Messrs. Luke B~s*int scnooiiiiaster, Murabies, ana Thomas Simm, metat merchant, Mumbles, as trustee* of the proovv N.alued aUout oi Mary Anne Kinder now re- siuing at Mumbles but formerly living at Home C ottage Abergwiii, Carmartnensnire. The object of the application was tn aiiab.e Mrs. Kindjr to sell t e Abergwm property, so that the trustees could receive the PUrchaEe money, she being entitled to the property only for her own life. The application was granted.

CRIPPEN CAUGHT END OF OCEAN CHASE. The dramatic chase after "Dr." H H nppen and Miss Le Neve, his companion, whe after a series of adventures escaped on beard an American liner disguised a. father an3 son termi- rested h1 '^day moTrn:ng' Vhen the pai! vveie ar- rested by Detective-Inspector Dew, of Scotland PoS °n e'S' Montrose," on its arrival at Father Dr. Crippen and Miss Le Neve aiv ir the custouy of Detecrive-Insivector Dew. The inspector boarded the Montrose from a rowing boat disguised as a pnot. He was accompanied by two Canadian officials also disgused. Crppea was walking on deck with the shlPs surgeon. He exclaimed when he saw the three men boarding the vessel, "Three pilots coming on board Isn't this unusual?" The surgeon made a discreet reply. Mr. Dew walked past. Crippen, and. having made sure of his man said. "Crippen. I want you. Crippen made no re- sistance, and was at once taken below and locked m a cabin. Miss Le Neve was arrested in her cabin. On being charged she gave way to panic, and in a subsequent struggle with a stewardess she threw away a paper containing a white powder, a similar powder and a small bottle of an unknown fluid, together with a large amount of valuable jewellery, were also found on Crippen. who ad- mittea his identity. On Monday the pair were taken before Judge Angers and formally remanded on the capital charge of the murder of Crippen's wife, a music-hall actress known as Belie Elmore. The couple will be brought back to London for trial.

C CONFERENCE OF WELSH CONGREGA- TION ALISTS A conference of the members of the Welsh Con- gregational rnion was held at Lampeter last- week and proved a great success, the various meetings being characterized by great enthusiasm and meri- torious work. The report of the treasurer (Mr. JoMah Thomas) showed a credit balance of £21.421. ihe question of the large number of backshdings from the churches was raised, and it was urged that ministers should preach more to the masses. Considerable discussion took place with re- statved ,f'tl l1'0 sti')ends mmistess, it being- tated that a considerable number of pastors received less than JS50 oer annum /Ir u Wa,S unanim°usly passed advocating the tatohment of fmd ro of £ 80 a^ year tor every pastor. An animated dis c ussion took place over a motion by the Rev. J Da%ies (Cadle), strongly denouncing prize fi-ht con'- of ;r 7 ?ru"} any civilized and Christian people." and dis- approving of the "prominent and detaild rports gnen to the same in the Press," the proprietors of which were urged to refrain from publishing Mich reports in the future, "otherwise it will be dXTt f <hlty of the and adh? ? c f aSSf"LbI'V to ur?p th* members and adherents of their cHTirch* to discontinue buying the Pre^- Vth th ?ubst,tution of an appeal to hnmf 71 interests of public morality and humanity" for the of coercion. the motion wa; adopted.

FETF. AND SPORTS AT LAMPETER t) t r'T-" sports, -were held at I 'd Monday, under the list Vien S *nstirute- Appended is the list of w inners One-niile Walking Race-i, J. T. Williams. Bwlch- yUan; 2" Evan David Davies. Cwmanne. Half-mile Hat Race—1, Gordon Davies, Ticar- age, Trogaion: 2, Jack Jones. renwem, Cwm- ann-e. r Ladies' Bicycle Race-I, Miss Lizzie Jane Jones, llough Inn: 2, Miss Bessie Jones, London House; 3, Miss Nellie Jones. White Hall. One-mile Men's Bicycle Race-I, Frank Herbert, Lampeter; 2, Jack Davies, Talley. Baby show—1st Croup over nine months but not over 13 months—1. Eluned Evelyn, child of Mr. illiam Lewis, Arfryn; 2, Elizabeth Margaret Eunice, child of Mr. VViHiam Jones, butcher. High- street, Lampeter. 2nd Group, under nine months of age (prizes given by Dr. Adams, of Alltymynydd Sanatorium)— 1, Herbert Thomas, child of Mr. Herbert Samuel Masters, of Danesbury Cottage, Tanfrondeifi: 2, Mary Myrtwydden, child of Mr. Evan Evans, but- cher, Peterwell-terrace. Consolation prize (given by Mrs. Bebbi. child of Mrs. Jones, Gadlys, Aber- dare. Children's Choir Competitio.1, "ldyhau am y Nefoedd"—1, Lampeter Children's Choir (conductor, Arthur Edwards); 2. prize divided between Llan- ddewi and Llangeitlio. Marathon Race (cup presented by Aid. D. F. Lloyd, mayor of Lampeter)—1, Evan Morgan Davies, Liwynon, Pencarreg; 2. John Davies, Red Lion, Lampeter; 3, Willie Thomas, Creuddyn Cottage, Lampeter. Boys' Foot Race (under 15!—1. D. Davies. Pant; 2, James Jones. Trawscoed, Bryn-road. Girls' Foot Race-I, Jennie Jones. Bryndewi; 2. Annie Rowlands. Men's Foot Race (over 551—1. Mr. Thomas, Llany- bvther; 2, Henry Clappam, Black Lion Hotel. Tug of War.—1. Councillor David Davies' Team.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN BOARD OF GUARDIANS BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meet- ing of the above Board was held on E naay, Mr. J. Lewis. J.P., Meirofe Hall, presiding. Financial.—During the past fortnight the follow- ing sums were paid in out-relief by the relieving officers:—Mr. John Thomas, £ 74 19s. 6d. to 247 paupers; Mr. Elias Rees. £ 66 16s. to 205 paupers.; Bank balance, £1,218 13s. Id. Master's Report.—The Master reported that during the past fortnight the number of vagrants was 47. as compared with 67 for the corresponding period of last year. Inmates, 23. Last year, 17. On the 20th ult. William Roberts was admitted into the house. Old Age Pensions.—A resolution was passed pro- testing against the proposal of the Government to charge the amount which will be paid in old age pension to eligible paupers after the 1st of January next to the lHrffts of the Union.—Similar resolu- tions had been passed by the Guardians of West Ham. Lewisliam and Marylebone. District Nurse.—It was decided to contribute the sum of J31 towards the district nurse fund to secure her services for the house when occasIon arose RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday, Mr. B. Rees, Alltwalis, presiding. New Bridge.—Mr. B. Rees proposed, and Mr. Rees Evans seconded, that a new bridge be erected on the Maries, between the parishes of Llanfihangel- ar-Arth and Llanfihangel-Rhosycorn.—Several mem- bers thought it unfair that the Newcastle-Emlyn dis- trict be asked to bear the cost of a bridge which would lie in the Llanvbyther district. A petition asking for the erection of the bridge had been received, signed by about two dozen ratepayers from the district.—On the proposition of Mr. Hy. Davies, Sychnant. seconded by Mr. Daniel Lewis, Brondeg, it was decided to defer the matter until the decision of the Llanvbyther District Council be heard on the matter.—On the proposition of Mr. J. Davies, Pontgarreg. it was decided to lessen the gradient of the road at Danyrhelig, Cenarth, at a cast not exceeding £30. Compensation.—Mr. Samuel Davies, andr, Cil- rhedyn, smith, appeared to support his claim for damages done to his house when blasting operations were carried on by the workmen of the Councll.It was agreed to pay £2 in full discharge of the claim. NATIVE DIES IN AMERICA.—The current number of Drych" records the death of John G. Thomas (GwynFead), in Fairview, New York, in his 66th year. He emigrated to the States from his native home at Gwvnfe, near Llangadock, in- Carmarthenshire. in 1869. when 25 years of age. During his residence in America he took a keen interest in Welsh movements, Eisteddfodau and Cymmrodorion societies.