The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN COUNTY SATURDAY, NOV. 26th.-Before Mr. D. L. Jones, Deriwyn (in the chair); Mr. J. LI. Thomas, Gilfach; Mr. H. Jones-DavLes, Glyneiddan, and Mr. David JlOhn, St. Ciears. IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE. Attendance Officer David Morgan brought forward a complaint against Ann Jones, Yette, Llangunnock, concerning the irregular at- tendance of a boy under her care, named Roberts, at Llangunnock School. The attendance between the 1st of July to the 28th October had averaged 80 per cent. Defendant said that she thought she could keep the bov homo one day a week. The" Bench dismissed the case, warning her to send the child regularly to school in future. REFUSING TO QUIT. William Price and James McCoy, colliers at Gors- las, were brought forward on a charge of refusing to quit the Union Inn, Llanarthney, when drunk. Supt. Jones, appearing as prosecutor, said that the defendants were drunk when they came to the inn. They were unable to get any more beer, upon which one of them produced a bottle of whisky, which they consumed before them. A fine of 5s. and costs was imposed.

CARMARTHEN BOROUGH MOXDAY, Nov. 28th.-Before the Mayor Mr. Wm. Thomas), in the chair; Mr. Walter Spurrell, and Mr. Thomas Thomas. Thomas Coleman, of no fixed abode, was brought tip on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. P.C. J. Walters stated that on Saturday last, at 5 p.m., he saw defendant in St. Catherine-street. He was very noisy, using bad language, and causing a crowd to collect. On being asked to go away quietly, he refused, and was taken into custody. The defendant, as an explanation, said that he had a bad cold, and he had been told by somebody that rum would do him good. He took some, and it got the better of him. Mr. Walter Spurrell—Did it cure the cold? (laughter). The Mayor said that, taking into consideration that he had been locked up since Saturday night, the Bench had decided to fine him 7s. 6d. including costs. Defendant—It is too much. The defendant was then given the option of a fine or seven days' imprisonment. Defendant hesitated for some time, but finally said that although he had a good mind to go to prison, he would pay this time.

+-- AMMANFORD SATURDAY, Nov. 26rh.—Before Mr. A. S. Gulston, Derwydd (in the chair); Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, Glyn- hir, and Mr. Henry Herbert, Brynmariais. TRANSFER SESSIONS. John Parry, Telegraph Hotel, Ammanford, was granted a full transfer of the license of that public house from Mr. J. Anthony to himself. Also Capt. W. H. John, late of the College Inn, Derwydd, was granted a full transfer of the license of the Railway Inn, Ammanford. Both applications were made by Mr. Martin Richards, of Llanelly. Mr. J. W. Bishop, on behalf of Mr. Henry Lewis, applied for a full transfer of the license of the Col- lege Inn, Derwydd. All formalities were complied with, but D.C.C. Evans explained that the houses had a seven days' license, but there was an understand- ing between the late tenant and Messrs. Buckley as to the conduct of the house on Sundays. He did not object, but wished to know how the new tenant would conduct the house on Sunday. Mr. Martin Richards, on behalf of the owners, interposed, and said if the police would find any cause of complaint between now and the next brews- ter sessions in February, he could say that the owners would do all in their power to see that the house was closed on Sunday.—The transfer was granted. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. For charges of being drunk and disorderly the following were dealt with as under:—Josiah Mor- gan, Ammanford, fined 7s. 6d. and costs; John Jones, Penrhiw, Llanedy, 2s 6d and costs; Evan John Rob- erts, Tyucha, Penygroes, 7s. 6d. and costs; Samuel James, Aberlash, Ammanford, warrant issued: Ivor Jones, Stepney-road, Garnant, warrant issued. Evan J. Evans, Cwmgarw-road, Glanamman, for using obscene language, was fined 7s 6d and costs. John Rees, Springfield-terrace, Garnant, did not appear when charged with being drunk and refus- ing to quit licensed premises, and a warrant was issued. SEPARATION. Jemima Hudson, Dogsbrook-terrace, Saron, ap- plied for a separation order against her husband, William Hudson, on the ground of his persistent cruelty towards her. Mr. J. W. Bishop prosecuted. Complainant said they had married in November, 1908, but had no children of the marriage. Defen- dant had turned her out of the house several times. On October 29th at about four o'clock in the morn- ing defendant knocked her with his food-box. there- by cutting her eye. On the 5th of November also, at 4 a.m., he turned her out of the house in her night attire. It was a very frosty morning. A separation order was granted, together with a maintenance order of 8s. a week. LARCENY. Joseph Shaw, under-manager of the Ammanford Colliery, charged Charles Elliot, 30, Harold-street, Tirydail with stealing, taking, and carrying away a quantity of wood, value la., the property of the colliery company. Mr. J. W. Bishop, who prosecuted, said it was a very minor and trivial offence, and he was instructed by Mr. Hewlett to state at the outset that the object of bringing those proceedings was to put a stop to that pilfering. If they allowed little things to grow, it would only lead to greater offences. P.C. Kennedy proved the case.

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LLANDOVERY FRIDAY, Nov. 25th.—Befor His Honour Judge Bishop (in the chair), Mr. D. Jones Lewis, Alder- man C. P. Lewis, and Mr. Cyril Froodvale Davies. OCCASIONAL LICENCE REFUSED. Mr. Ingram, license of the Plough Inn, Mothvey, applied for an occasional licence on the occasion of a ploughing match in that parish. Judge Bishop asked why people, who were lookers on, and had only to spend a few hours at a plough- ing match, wanted beer at all. He thought they could do very well without. It was the greatest possible mistake to grant occassional licenses for ¡;<:b. purposes. It might be that some of those I who engaged in the ploughing might want a pint of beer at the close. D.C.C. Evans said that a similar application last year was refused. Judge Bishop-All the more reason why it should be refused this year. Personally he would never be a party to granting occasional licences for gather- ( ings of this description. If other magistrates ( granted it he could not help it.. ] Alderman Lewis—Do you supply anything besides ] beer and other intoxicating drinks? ] Judge Bishop—Such as tea and coffee. ] Applicant said he supplied sandwiches. 1 P.S. Deans said that when the application was 1 refused last year the field on which the match was ] held was H or 2 miles off. ] The application was refused. 0 NOT PARLIAMENTARY. i P.C. Edwards charged Wm. Hughes with using obscene language near his stall in Market-square towards another man, who was also present at the fair on the 16th uit., in charge of a stall on the Square. Defendant denied having used the words attributed to him. He would never call a man a cow. What he called him was "a dirty Irish pig." The other man's name it transpired, was Lindsay, and he hailed from Swansea. Defendant was lined 13s. inclusive. ALLEGED FIGHTING. D. Driscoll and G. Lant dere charged with fight- ing in Broad-street on the 16th ult. .Lant was fined 5s. and costs, and the other de- fendant, as there was a previous conviction against him, 7s. 6d. and costs. ALLEGED PUBLIC-HOUSE OFFENCES. CASES DISMISSED. D. Morgan, The Half Moon, was charged with being drunk on licensed premises, and also with permitting drunkenness, the defendant in the latter case being a man named Stephen Davies. Mr. T. Geo. Williams, Llandilo, prosecuted, and Mr. Jeffreys (of the firm of Jeffreys and Powell, Brecon) defended both defendants. Mr. Williams, at the outset, said that as the three cases rested on the same set of facts his friend and himself, after conferring, had agreed that they should be taken together. This course was agreed to. P S. Deans, in the course of his evidence, said that on the 12th October, about 10 to 11 p.m., he was on duty in Stone-street. Lower down he heard someone shouting at the top of his voice. He found the noise came from the Half Moon, and on going to the door leading to the front kitchen he found the defendants lying drunk on the floor. Davies was cursing and swearing, and trying to get up, but failing. Morgan managed to get up with difficulty, and staggered to the door where witness was stand- ing, and said, "Hallo, sergeant." Witness, in re- turn, said, "There's a nice state of things here." Defendant replied, "Yes, yes. You know what Steve is." Witness then aid, "Steve is very drunk." He understood Morgan to say in answer to that, that he had given instructions to the ser- vant girl not to supply him with any more beer. Just then a man named W. E. Davies came in from the back and lifted Davies into a chair. Witness then turned to go out, and defendant Morgan called after him and came to the door bv which he steadied himself. He spoke with difficulty, and dwelt on the difficulties publicans have to contend with nowadays. Witness told him he had taken too much drink. He replied that he had only had one glass of beer that day. He smelt of liquor. After wishing defendant good-night witness went lower down the street and waited till the public- house was cleared. S. Davies, the other defendant was assisted home by another man, and all the way was shouting at the top of his voice. There were several other men in the house. One of them was a stranger whom witness did not know. Cross-examined—He did not tell Morgan either that he would report him, or that he would sum- mon him. He was not helplessly drunk. Could not say whether there was an entertainment at the Drill Hall that night, nor did he know that S. Davies had been in that entertainment. What S. Davies was doing at the house was not similar to Town Owen's performance at the hall. He was not repeating what the latter had done. He did not see Mr. Lloyd or Evan Williams, the man who accom- panied him that night. This was the second charge he had brought against Morgan. The previous charge was dismissed. A doctor then gave evidence that Morgan was not drunk. Knew that Morgan had been at the Half Moon a considerable number of years without any charge being brought against him. He had no one near to corroborate as to Davies's condition. For the defence, Daniel Morgan, the defendant, gave an emphatic denial to the charge. Mr. Lloyd, Evan Williams, John-Davies, and Tom Davies were staying at the house that night. Witness did the carving at the supper. Stephen Davies came to the house between 10 and 11 from Tom Owen's performance at the Drill Hall. He sat in front of the fire. Neither he nor witness were lying down on the floor. Stephen Davies imitated Tom Owen's aeroplane performance. P.S. Deans told Davies not to keep so much noise, and witness replied that he was only giving them an imitation of Tom Owen's performance. Sergt. Deans then wished witness good-night, and walked out. S. Davies was sober. Witness deposed to supplying him and others with a drink and partaking of a hot claret himself. It was an absolute lie to say that he (witness) was lying on the kitchen flpor. Stephen Davies, the other defendant, also denied the charge, and corroborated the last witness. Evidence was also given by W. E. Davies, John Lucas, Mr. David Lloyd, a sheep dealer from Lam- peter, who said defendant Morgan was perfectly sober, and carved the supper for him and the other lodgers that night; Evan Williams, an assistant in the employ of the latter; John Davies, Tregaron, who was on his way home through Llandovery from the strike district, and D. R. Evans, Llandovery. The Chairman said they had given the cases as presented all together to them very careful con- sideration. The witnesses for the defence had cer- tainly impressed them to some extent as to the truthfulness of their story, for each corroborated the other, and withstood even Mr. Williams's searching cross-examination. That was a strong point in their favour. They would hardly all come there and stick to their story if what they said was untrue without showing some sign of weakness under cross-examination. The Bench therefore gave the defendants the benefit of the doubt, and did not find the cases proved against them. The decision was received with signs of approval in court, and Judge Bishop, on being driven away in his motor-car, was heartily cheered by the crowd.

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BRILLIANT WELSH DOCTOR SECURES AN IMPORTANT POST IN LONDON. Dr. Edwin Davies, Medical Hospital. Paddington, obtained }Ù diploma of the Royal College of Sur- geons on Friday, and was also appointed surgieal registrar of the Temperance Hospital, Tottenham Court-road, by the chairman, the Lord Mayor of London. Dr. Dnvies, who is the son of the late Captain Davies, Cloth Hall, Carmarthen, has had a brilliant career, and in July last he took the degree of mas- ter surgeon in connection with the London Univer- sity, the only person in the Kingdom to obtain this high distinction at the examination. He is only 31 years of age, and among other distinctions his Lon- don University degrees are M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B.. B.S., and MD.. besides passing the primary examination of F.R.C.S. Whilst studying at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, he won the Carmarthenshire County Council scholarship for entrance to Cardiff College, but obtained a transfer- ence to London, to subsequently secure another open scholarship of 75 guineas at St. Mary's Hospital, where he afterwards held an important appoint- ment.

CARMARTHEN The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Board-room on Satur- day. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills (chairman of the Board) presided. There were also present: Messrs. D. H. Davies and W. Williams, Abergwili; B. Phillips and Evan James, Conwil; W. Harries, Llanarthney; J. W. Lewis, Llanddarog; Herbert Walters, Llandefeilog; J. Bowen, Llangunnock; E. Williams, Llanlihangel-Abereowin David Thomas, Llangain; John Lewis, Llangendeirne; Llewelyn Morgan, Llanginning; T. Davies, Llanpumpsaint; John Francis, Llanstephan; M. James Evans, Myd- rim; D. Edwards, ewchurcb; D. John, St. Clears; John Jones, St. Ishmael; J. S. Williams, Trelech; Miss M. A. Thomas, Messrs. T. Williams, J. Pata- gonia Lewis, and T. Thomas, St. Peter; and J. T. Williams, The Grove, Llanginning (co-opted mem- ber). REPORTS. The Master, in his report, stated: "The Rev. Owen Jones, St. David's Church, conducted Divine service at the House on the 13th ult. The number of inmates in the House on the last day of the week was 91, against 94 for the corresponding period last year. The number of casual paupers re- lieved during the fortnight was 134, against 133 in the corresponding fortnight last year. Two parcels of periodicals were kindly given for the use of the inmates by friends, and cake, jam, and fruit for the female, sick by Miss Jones, Quay-street." The reports of the Relieving Officers showed the amount of out-door relief distributed during the fortnight ending on the previous Board-day to have been as follows:—First week: 915 paupers, a de- crease of 40 as compared with last year; expendi- ture, £133 14s. 5d., a decrease of £9 12s. 5d. Second week: 915 paupers, a decrease of 39; expenditure, £128 10s. 6d., a decrease of £8.. The Treasurer's report showed the balance in hand on the pileviousi Board-dav to have been £1,653 18s. 6d. A CLOCK WANTED. An application was received from the Nurse for a clock; she was at present without one. On the motion of Mr. Thomas Thomas, 10s. was allowed for the purpose. It was decided that all future applications from officials should be made through the Master. THE CHILDREN'S HOME. A committee which had been appointed to con- sider what furniture was necessary for the Home for the children reported that at their meeting held last Friday, tenders were accepted for the follow- ing:—Ironmongery and furniture, Towy Works, Herbert Jones, John Bowen, William Thomas, and Mrs. W. Phillips, all of Carmarthen; drapery and bedding, Messrs. J. Davies and Son, Cloth Hall; LI. Rees Jones, Market Hall; J. Jenkins, Guildhall- square: china, Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas Thomas said he thought they were very fortunate in the selection of foster-mother. With the sole object of making herself thoroughly acquainted with the work, and, therefore, more competent, she had gone to Cardiff at her own ex- pense to see how the work was being- carried out (hear, hear). The Chairman said that he believed the Home would be ail ready for the children to go in before Christmas. INSURANCE. The Vulcan Boiler Insurance Co. wrote advising the Board to increase the amount of insurance on the House boiler. The Clerk said the boiler was insured for £250, and the letter pointed out that possibly the amount might not cover the cost of the damage if an explosion took place. Tho matter was deferred. THE CHRISTMAS DINNER. The Clerk said that at the last meeting they had passed a resolution to give extra Christmas relief to out-door paupers. It was usual to give a Christ- mas dinner to the inmates of the House. Mr. Benj. Phillips—Do you include beer and tobacco. The Chairman-No: we will not give beer. Those who want it will have to go out for it. I propose that we give the dinner on the Monday and not on Christmas Day. The Clerk said they would require the consent of the Local Government Board, for they would have to change the diet for that dayit not being Christmas. It was decided that application be made. -——

LLANDILO The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, under the presidency of Col. Morris. There were also present: Rev. J. Alban Davies, Mrs. M. A. Jones, Mrs. E. A. Roberts, Messrs. D. Davies, W. Hopkins, J. P. Griffiths, D. Watkins (Llanfihangel), J. Lewis, W. Lewis, T. R. Morgan, Dan Davies, W. Richards, Evan Davies, L. N. Powell, J. Phillips, Morgan Rees, D. W. Lewis, Gomer Harries, D. Watkins (Llwydcoed), R. Evans, J. Morris, Jacob Davies, W. Williams, R. Powell, W. Roberts, W. Lewis (Llangathen), Lewis Bowen; the clerk (Mr. R. Shipley Lewis), the deputy clerk (Mr. D. Jones Morris), the master (Mr. D. Evans), the two relieving officers (Messrs. W. Popkin and C. Davies), and the sanitary inspector (Mr. E. Jones). TRAINER RESIGNS. Miss Maggie Thomas, the children's trainer at the Workhouse, sent in her resignation. A dis- cussion followed the reading of the letter, during which the Master said that they had 17 children at the House. He did not know the trainer was going to send in her resignation that day. She only told him that she intended doing so, and going in for nursing. Mrs. Roberts said they had a month in which to arrange matters. The Clerk pointed out that the letter was dated 26th November, and no doubt she intended it for a month's notice. Mrs. Roberts took it that the appointment was a temporary one. as it was not advertised. The Master said he had the Board's permission to engage a trainer. The subject was referred to the House Com- mittee. MORE DAYS OFF WANTED. The subordinate staff at the Workhouse wrote appealing to the Board to grant them a aday off per month. At present they were entitled to an evening per week. Mr. L. N. Powell proposed that the matter be referred to the House Committee. Mr. John Phillips seconded, with the addition to the committee of the name of Mr. Morgan Rees. The Chairman—It will be a reflection on the House Committee to add another name. APPLICATION FOR AN INCREASE. Mr. W. Popkin, relieving officer, wrote applying for an increase in his salary. The Clerk said he had written to neighbouring Unions asking the amount paid to their relieving officers, the population, number of paupers, amount paid in relief, etc., and these figures he now quoted. In his application, Mr. Popkin referred to the rapid development of the Amman Valley, and the increasd work due to the Old Age Pension Act, the large number of enquiries he had to make with regard to the relative of paupers resident in other Unions, and their earnings, etc. Mr. Gomer Harries, in view of the facts stated, thought that Mr. Popkin was entitled to a rise. There had been an enormous development in the Amman Valley since Mr. Popkin's appointment. The fact that Mr. Popkin did additional work to that of relieving officer for the Board, should also be taken into consideration. Comparing the num- ber of paupers with those of other Unions, and the amount paid here weekly, he thought he was paid less than any of them. Although, as they all knew, he was usually against increasing salaries of officials, but he conscientiously believed that the applicant in this case was deserving of an increase. He there- fore begged to propose a rise in Mr. Popkin's salary. The Chairman—To what extent. Mr. Gomer Harries—Twenty pounds annuallv. The Chairman-That, means increasing it to £100. The amount now is JB80. Mr. J. Phillips said he had great pleasure in seconding. Undoubtedly, Mr. Popkin had a griev- ance when the salary paid to him was compared with that of other Unions, and when they found that any of their officials had a grievance it was their duty as reasonable men to redress it. Mr. Evan Davies quite agreed with the remarks of the proposer and seconder as to Mr. Popkin being a very good officer. Indeed, he was one of the. very best they could get, and the district was increasing. Still he did not think that the proper way to look at the matter was to compare what he was paid with that paid to relieving officers in other Unions. The salaries of their officials were so increasing that they did not know where it would stop. If they as a Board followed other Unions they would follow somebody else. Salaries would be going up all the while. He was of opinion that. the proper and onlv wav they could arrive at decision as to what they should pav was the in- crease in the work since Mr. Popkin took office. He was goinp- to move an amendment to the original motion. He knew what the increase in the work was. but nossiblv everyone did not. Mr. L. N. Powell rose to a point of oreder- He exnressed the hope that the Chairman would be strict in his ruling as to the number of speeches members would be allowed to deliver. The Chairman accordingly askerl Mr. Davies to hp brief in his remarks, observing that he would be given another opportunity to renly. Mr. Evan Davies suo-o-ested that Mr. 'Popkin should be asked to tell them what the increase in his work was in the first place. A member nointed out that the amendment had not yet been seconded. The Chairman said that the information sought for by Mr. Evan Davies would take time Jo work out, unless Mr. Popkin had already prepared it.

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Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was held later. Col. Morris again presided. PWLLAUCOCHION BRIDGE. Amongst other matters under consideration was Pwllaucochion Bridge, which the surveyor reported had been swept away by a recent flood. Mr. Evan Jones (surveyor) explained the circum- stances from his point of view and expr-essed the I belief that the contractors were liable. Another side was given to the story by Mr. Evans (of the firm of Evans and Murray, the con- tractors), whilst Mr. Tom Evans, Pwllaucochion, who headed a deputation from the district in respect to the matter, gave the subject treatment from the layman's standpoint. Eventually the subject was referred to a com- mittee, consisting of the following, who will visit the locality under notice:—Col. Morris, and Messrs. L. N. Powell, Evan Davies; David Davies (Cil- rhedyn), J. P. Griffiths, Tom Davies (chairman of the Rural District Council), and the Rev. J. Alban Davies. Mr. T. Evans, Pwllaucochion, asked the com- mittee to let them have due notice in the district of their coming so that he might prepare for their hospitality.

LLANEGWAD MABWOLAETH CYMRO ADXABYDDUS.—Chwith fydd I gan lawer o gyfeliion Mr. David Roberts, St. John's I Road, Clapham, glywed am ei farwolaeth sydyn, ac efe ond yn 54 mlwydd oed. Brodor o ardal Llan- egwad, Sir Gaerfyrddin, oedd Mr. Roberts, ond dacth i Lundain yn agos i ugain nilync-dd yn ol, a sefydlodd fasnachdy helacth a llwyddianus yn Clapham. Cym- erodd ran flaenllaw mewn amryw faterion Cymreig. Yr oedd yn aelod o Urdd y Seiri Rhyddion. ac yn fawr ei barch gan bawb a'i hadwaenai. Claddwyd ef yn nghladdfa Wandsworth ddydd Llun wythnos i'r diweddaf yn nghanol arwyddion cyffredinol o alar ei gyfeillion a'i gymydogion. Gedy weddw a thri o fechgyn i alaru eu colled ar ol un o'r cymer- iadau mwyaf tirion a hynaws a droediodd heolydd Llundain.

LLANFYNYDD CYFARFOD PIRWESTOL.-Nos Iau diweddaf, sef Tachwedd 24ain, cvnhaliwyd cyfarfod dirwestol yn Festri Capel y Metnodistiaid y He uchod, dan nawdd Cymdeithas Undeb Dyffryn Cothi a'r Cylch. Dech- reuwyd yr oedfa am 7 o'r gloch, pryd y daeth tyrfa luosog yn nghvd. Cymerwyd y gadair gan yr Henadur H. Jones-Tl:omas, Y.IL, Penrhos, yr hwn, yn ol ei arfer, a wnaeth ei ran yn ddeheuig iawn. Wedi canu emvn, cafwyd areithiau ar "Ddirwest" gan y Cadeirydd, Mr. Stephen Thomas, Mr. James Davies, a Mr. Bellie E. Stephens, tri brawd o ardal Abergorlech yna canwyd ton, a chafwyd dau adroddiad rhagoro! gan ddwy ferch o Lanfynydd, ac areithiau gwresog gan Mr. Thomas Thomas a Mr. Lewis Lewis, Llanfvnydd, a'r Parch. J. F. Edwards. ,gweinidog gweithgar yr eglwys, yr hwn, yn ystod ei araeth bv.*rpnsol, a sylwodd fod yr areithiau yn hollol deg ac yn cael eu rhoddi mewn teimlad car- edig, ac er mwyn enill aelodau i gofleidio dirwest, meddai, dyna yr ysbryd oedd i lwyddo; yr oedd yn hoffi ton y cyfarfod yn fawr. Wedi cynyg y diolchgarwch arferol i'r Cadeirydd a'r rhai fu yn cymervd rhsn, terfvnwyd y cyfarfod trwy weddi. gan Mr. Edwards, a chanwyd ton cyn ymadacl.

JLLAN-NliWYDi) MABWOLAETH.—Gyda galar mawr a hiraeth dwya y croniciir am farwolaeth Miss Esther Thomas, Pistvll, yr hyn a gymerodd le boreu dydd iviawrth, iiidaia o Dacnweda. Yr oedd yr amgylchiad yma wedi taHu ei gysgod yn mheii o'i flaen; yr oedd brenin y dycnryniadau wedi gosod ei nod ami er ys biynyduau; yr oedd ei uaeurol dy yn dattod yn raddol hyd yr wythnos ddiweddaf, pryd calodd ei goliwng yn riiydd o afaelion cystuad i'r wlad, mi obeithivvn, lie nad oes neb yn glai; ond os ydyw ei lie yn wag ar y ddacar, credwn tod sedd wedi ei llanw yn y nefpedd. Yr oedd yr ymadawedig wedi dysgu colio am ei Chreawdwr yu nyddiau ei hieu- ewccyd. ¥r oedd yn gysson yu yr Egiwys bob Sabbath; dangosai sel at yr achos a gwaith ei Gwaredwr, yr llyu sydd wedi taiu yn dda iddi erbyn heddyw. Gweithiodd dros ei Gwaredwr tra bu yina ar y ddaoar, am hyny credwn ei bod wedi cael mynediad helactli l mewn i'r tngfanau dedwydd sydd yn nhy ein Tad. Dydd Sadwrn diweddaf daeth torf o gyfeillion yn nghyd i dalu parch l'w chofiadwriaeth, ac yn nghanoi galar dwys gosodwyd ei chortf i orwedd yn mynwent Llan-newydd yn yr oedran cynar o wvth-ar-hugain oed. Nawdd y nef fyddo dros y ddau frawd a r chwaer yn y brotedig- aeth lem. "Us marw wnest yn ieuanc, 'Nol trefn ryfedd Duw, Cei dreulio oes anfarwol Yn nghwmni'r Iesu gwiw, Lie na bydd eisieu nieddyg Ar neb sydd yno'n byw. Ond pawb mewn hwyl yn moli Y gwir a'r bywiol Dduw. J. G.

HiiWLLAfl ( PBIODAS.—Dydd Iau diweddaf, yng Nghapel Gwernliwvn, bu priodas bobiogaidd iawn. Unwyd mewn gian briocias Air. Thomas Jones, mab Mrs. Jones, Porth, Brongwyn, a Miss Anne Rees, merch Mrs. Rees, Pengallt, Bronwydd, Llangynllo. Gwein- yddwyd y seremoni briodasal gan y Parch. D. Jones, gwoinidog. Yr oedd y partf priodasol yn gynwysedig o Mri. John ac Klias Rees (brodyr), a Miss Sarah Rees (chwaer); Mr. John Thomas, %N, wdvllle-road, Caerdvdd (ewythr); Miss Jones (chwaer y priodfab); Mr. Evan Jones, AbergwrQg (ewythr y priodfab). Wedi i'r gwasanaeth dyddorol fod drosodd, awd yn ol i gartref y briodasferch, llo y bu y giniaw briodasol, ac ymunwyd gyda'r te yn y prydnawn yn Porth, Brongwyn. Eidduna llu o gyfeillion i Mr. a Mrs. Jones bnodas dda a dyddiau dedwydd yn y dyfodol. Mae yr anrhegion yn ddefnyddiol a lluosog. Mewn undeb boed dwy galon Dan amod serch yn bur, Eich bvwvd heb ofalon Fo'n llawn o hedd di-gur; Boed Tom ac Ann heb bryder, A'u bywyd oil yn fwyn. I'r Porth yn llawn o hyder, 0 Bengallt yn ddi-gwyn.

LLW YNHJ&JNDY PREOETHAI y Parch. T. R. Davies yn Eglwys Dewi Sant nos Sul ar y pwys i Eglwys Dduw "ddeffroi o gysgu." Dangosodd fel yr oedd yn bosibl i bobl gysgu nghanoi y perygl mwyaf, eng- •raifft "Jonah yn cysgu yn y Storm." ~Pobl yn cysgu a'r ty ar dan! Dangosodd hefvd pan fo pobl yn cysgu, eu bod mewn tywyllwch dudew,. dim yn gweled nae yn clywed galwadau Duw pan yn cysgu. Cafwyd yma ddarlun o gwsg yn ei achosion. Hefvd pan mae dynion yn nid ydynt yn gwneyd dim-dim mwy na dyn marw! Hefyd mac y cysgwyr yn freuddwydwyr mawr, yn fi'asio eu bod yn well nag ydynt; hunandwvllwr yw'r breuddwydiwr. Halogwr y Sul yn credu ei fod yn grefyddwr mawr! Y mae llais yr Apostol yma yn ringio yn ein clustiau am ddeffroi. Ni ddeffroa rhai ddim nes eu bod yn nhragwvddoldeb; bydd yn rhv ddiweddar! Dywedir am un, "Ac yn uffern efe a gododd ei olwg!" Yr oedd wedi deffro; ond yn rhy ddiweddar! Galwodd Mr. Davies ei bobl yn nghyd nos Fawrth i gyd er dangos dvledswyddau Egiwyswvr at yr Eglwys. Yr arwyddair yw "Deffro.Gwilym."

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LLANDYSSILIO-GOGO CALANGAUAF.—Erbyn hyn mae calangauaf "—y tyrnhor yr edrychiir yn mlaen gymaint arno gan ein to ieuainc—y flwyddyn hon eto yn mysg pethau a fu. Mae y gwyliau ar ben, y iIeiriau trosodd, a'r gwasanaethyddion wedi dyfod i'w lleoedd newydd. Dywedir fod y dosbarth hwn yn dyfod yn f prin o flwyddyn i flwyddyn-y bechgyn yn dew^ crefft, a'r merched yn dewis ymfudo i'r trefydd mawr. O. ganlyniad, mae amaethwyr yn dioddef ac amaeth- yddiaeth yn dirywio. CYFAREODYDD CYSTADLEUOL.- Yrna ac acw, mewn lleoedd amlwg, gwelir lieni yn britho'r parwydydd. yn hysbysu am "gyfarfodydd cystadleuol" ac "eis- teddfodau' sydd cynal mewn gwahanol fanau yr ystod y dyddiau nesaf. Cawn fod un i'w chynal yn Hawen; un arall yn Maenygros; un arall ynVTowyn,. Ceinewvdd, ac un arall yn Mydroilyn, yr oil yn bur agos i'w gilydd o ran pellder a dyddiad. YSjryd cystadju yw prif nodwedd yr oes hon; ac os am gael pobl ynghyd "eisteddfod" neu "gyfarfod cys- tadileuol" am dani. Bu adeg pryd yr oedd y "gymmanfa" yn brif atdyniad pobl. Gwedi hyny "y darlith," ac erbyn heddyw nid yw un cyfarfod o fawr gwerth os na fydd ynddo "gystadlu." Mae yr amcan yn dda yn ddiamheu, ond y mae yn amheus genym ai yr amcan da yma sydd yn cael y svlw blaenaf bob amser. Ai tybed nad gwneyd elw sydd wrth wraidd cynal llawer o'r cyfarfodydd hyn? ac nid rhoddi mantais i'r ieuenctyd i ddatblygu eu talentau mewn gwahanol gvfeiriadau. Os mai hyn yw yr amcan, mae yn sicr o brofi eu dinystr, hwyr neu liwvrach.

LLANGEIER MABWOLAETH.—Galarus iawn genym groniclo am farwolaeth y diweddar Mr. John Enoch, Llwyn- celyn, Saron, yr hyn a gymerodd le dydd Iau yr wythnos ddiweddaf, wedi cystudd o dan ddwylaw y ddarfodedigaeth. Nid oedd yr ymadawedig ond 27 mlwydd oed, a chwith ydyw meddwl fod y bywyd tyner wedi gwywo mewn angeu mor gynar. Yr oedd yr ymadawedig yn un o'r heddlu yn Aber- ystwyth, He y perchid ac yr anwylid ef yn fawr a chvffredinol. Yr oedd o gymeriad tlws a di- rodres. Ar ol yn myd y galar mae gweddw, plentyn", a nifer o berthvnasau ereill, gyda. vha rai oil y' damrosir y cydvmdeimlad llwyraf yn awr eu galar. Nrnwdd y nef fyddo yn dirion drostynt, Cymerodd y gladdedigaeth Io dydd Mawrth diweddaf.

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Defendant pleaded "Guilty" and said he took the wood because it was of no value to the colliery. The Chairman addressed defendant on the nature of his offence, and said it was on the verge of being a very serious thing. The Bench would dismiss the case on payment of costs. Mr. Bishop then applied for restitution of pro- perty. and, amidst laughter, said he was instructed by the manager to make a free gift of the firewood towards the warming of the hall. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. Inspector T. I. Jones, N.S.P.C.C., charged Wm. Jones, 7, Stepney Road, Garnant, with unlawfully and wilfully neglecting his five children in a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering. Defendant did not appear and Mr. Martin Richards, who prosecuted, applied on behalf of the Society for a warrant for his arrest. The case could not be taken in his absence. The magistrates asked for sufficient evidence to grant a warrant, and Mrs. Alice Jones, wife of de- fendant, entered the witness-box. She said she had five children under the age of 16. Her husband, who was a tailor, contributed on the average to- wards the maintenance of those children 5s. a week, and as a result, were it not for the action of other people, the children would have suffered. She kept lodgers, but for all that her husband had done dur- ing that time the children would have suffered.—The Bench decided to issue a warrant. PENYGROES DISTURBANCE. Evan John Roberts, Tyucha, Penygroes, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 19th inst., and also with assaulting P.C. Thomas. Mr. J. R. Williams, Llandilo, prosecuted, whilst Mr. Brunei White, Carmarthen defended. P.C. W. Thomas said that on the 19th inst., at about 11 p.m. lie found the defendant drunk and very disorderly on the highway in Penygroes village cursing and swearing at the top of his voice, and challenging to fight anyobdy as he was the champion of Penygroes. Witness requested him to be quiet and to go home, but he refused, saying, "I don't care a —. You touch me, I'll kill you, you old devil. "Witness again requested him to be quiet and not to use such filthy language, whereupon de- fondant struck him a violent blow in the chest and also kicked him on the left leg under the knee, as a result of which he suffered great pain. Now witness endeavoured to close up -with him, but defendant aimed several blows and kicks at him. As he aimed a flying kick at him, he exclaimed, "If you had that one you would be a dead man." Witness had then to draw out his truncheon to protect himself. He aimed a blow at defendant's arm, but he ducked and received the blow on the head. Both fell to the ground, but Vitli the assistance of a man named Young witness handcuffed him. Whilst doing that defendant bit his fore-finger. They got up and de- fendant was still very violent. Dr. Clutterbuck came along and as defendant was bleeding from the head he was taken to a house near by and the doctor placed some plaster on his head. He was then taken to witness' house and a large crowd gathered shouting and booing and encouraging the defendant. The crowd gathered round his house still shouting and booing and threatening to smash the house up. Mr. White—He is not responsible for that. Witness (continuing) said that failing to get a trap to convey defendant to Ammanford Police Sta- tion he had to liberate him because of the crowd. That was at one o'clock in the morning. Cross-examined—He had no witness to corroborate that defendant said he was the champion of Peny- groes. He did not follow the defendant up frtftri the public-house to Emanuel's shop, but had been up and was coming down; he was patrolling the streets. He did not hear Young say when he was using the truncheon, "Halt, Thomas, he has had enough." Mr. White—Will you swear that you did not hear him saying that.—I won't swear; I hadn't much time to hear anything. Witness (continuing) denied having inflicted two wounds on defendants head. He only inflicted the one on the forehead. Defendant was kept hand- cuffed when his wounds were dressed. Mr. White—Dr. Clutterbuck was not called to see vou I didn't send for him. 1 mean for the severe kicks you received. What doctor did you go to?—1 didn't go to any doctor. How long were you laid up'—i was not laid up. Down next morning?—Yes. Thomas Morgan, manager of the Emlyn Colliery, said that on the night in question he saw defendant and the policeman at about 10.40 p.m. He was on horseback and alighted at Enianuei s shop. He saw the police-constable outside and had a few words with him. Whilst inside the shop he heard some row going on on the roadway. Going out he saw P.C. Thomas trying to persuade defendant to go home, which he refused to do. Witness was of opinion that defendant then was either drunk or out of his mind. He knew the defendant for a number of years and he was a splendid fellow when sober, but when under the influence of drink he was not the best of characters. Witness then left, thinking the constable would be able to deal with him. Dr. H. J. Clutterbuck, Penygroes, deposed having seen defendant and the constable together on the night in question. Defendant was handcuffed, and blood was streaming down his face. There was a crowd present, but they were quiet then. Seeing that delendant-s wounds required dressing he asked that he should be taken to the nearest house. Then he attended and examined him, and found that he had had three superficial wounds of the scalp. In his opinion the wounds at the back of the head and at the front were caused by a blunt instrument, such as a truncheon. Defendant was certainly under the influence of alcohol. He had treated defendant pre- viously, and thought it did not take much to upset him.. That finished the case for the prosecution, and defendant's version of the affair was that he had c left the Farmers' Arms about 10 o'clock a little under the influence of drink .,P.C. Thomas fol- lowed him on the road and told him to go home. He replied that he was sober enough to be on the road. Then the constable left him and he went down to the Square and on to Emanuel's shop, where he remained for a few minutes. On coming out he again saw the constable, who spoke to him, asking him to go home. Witness then answered, "What is your hurry to have the people out?" For you to go to the public house after stop tap "The constaole then raised his truncheon and struck him on the back of the head. He received a second blow with the same instrument on the forehead, and he fell on his back Blood flowed profusely. He never touched the constable before he was truncheoned. Cross-examined-There was no bad feeling between the constable and himself. Emrys Roberts (brother), Henry Green. J. J. Young, Thomas Thomas, and John James corro- borated the defendant's story. After a consultation the Chairman said he would be fined 10s. and costs for being drunk and dis- orderly. In the second case, there was very con- flicting evidence, and he would be given the benefit of the doubt. He had suffered a great deal already, and the case would be dismissed. ANOTHER ALLEGED ASSAULT. David Rees, Cwmblaennantgwineu, Brynamman, charged David Evans, fia, Brynamman, with assault Mr. J. R. Williams prosecuted, and Mr. J. W. Bishop defended.. After a lengthy hearing the Bench dismissed the case.

Mr. Popkin said he had mentioned the matter I in his application, and he asked that it be read out. In it he referred to the large, number of enquiries he had to make daily in and outside the district to other Unions in reference to paupers and the earnings of their relatives; to the new duties imposed by the Old Age Pensions Act, and under the Children's Act. Mr. L. N. Powell asked what was the increase in the number of paupers since he was appointed. Mr. Popkin—They have come down a little (laughter and hear, hear). There were other things as well which, if they wished it, he could expose Series of "No, no"). Mr. D. W. Lewis—I beg to move an amendment. The Chairman—We can t have two amendments. Mr. Evan Davies said that his amendment was to increase the salary by £10. Mr. D. W. Lewis—That's the very thing I was going to do myself (laughter). But 1 am now will- ing to second you. A member said that £ 20 would be a big jump. Continuing, Mr. D. W. Lewis said that a good many of the paupers would become old age pen- sioners after Christmas. Mr. Popkin—Can I be allowed to give an answer to that. The Chairman—No. The amendment is to in- crease his salary by £ 10. Rev. Alban Davies said that they were agreed that Mr. Popkin should get a rise, and as there was only £10 between them it would be a pity to divide the Board. Could they not bring those two people together. He suggested an increase of JE15. Five pounds difference was not too much. He should like to see them unanimous, although he did not know yet how he should vote. The Chairman—What have the proposers to say to that? Mr. Evan Davies wished to know if this increase included payment for the duties under the Old Age Pension Act and the Children's Act? The Chairman replied that it did. There would be no extras. Mr. D. W. Lewis said that as the seconder of the amendment he was quite willing to fall in with the suggestion that the salary should be E15. Mr. Gomer Harries concurred. He was not an advocate of raising salaries, but he really believed that Mr. Popkin was deserving. Mr. John Phillips said that to be reasonable he should like to support the amendment. Mr. John Lewis said that the figures quoted by the Clerk required a good deal of working out, but as the result of his calculations he came to the conclusion that even if the increase was granted they here would be afterwards paying less than other Unions. He had therefore no qualms of conscience in supporting the application. Mrs. Jones said that in the Llandovery Union they went to Pumpsaint and Llanddausant, and that Union was more like 30 miles than 20. It was very scattered. Mr. J. P. Griffiths said the comparison with Llandovery Union was net the right way of com- paring. The travelling was different. Mr. Evan Davies said rather than lose he would fall in with the proposed increase by J315, making the total C95. Mr. John Phillips asked when the increase was to come into force. Mr. Gomer Harries—I wish to clearly understand that this salary includes all. There will be no extras. The Chairman—No. It was resolveQ that the measure should start from that day. The Clerk was understood to say that this would not come from the local rates but from Government grant. Mr. Popkin-Ladies and gentlemen, I beg to thank you all for increasing my salarv. I will do my best to serve you conscientiously in the future as in the past to the best of my ability.