The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LAMPETER LITERABV AND DEBATING SOCIETV.—The society on Tuesday evening spent "a night with the wits and humourists." The proceedings were presided over by Mr. W. Lewis, Arfryn, who gave an interi ri.-i- explanation of whafcwas meant by real wit and ru humour. Extracts from well-known lutnjrs w, i-e given by Messrs. Emrys Jones, W. Reginald Licyd, Walter Davies. R. J. Parry, Arthur E. Ed v;,ids. J. T. Richards, and R. W. Croft. For he best wit M;ss Ella Davies took the "bUD:" MARKET.-The monthly market on Monday was a very poor one. Small pigs were numerous and not in demand. The prices were from 16s. to 18s; chickens were not so plentiful. They sold from 4s 6d to 5s a couple. There were no ducks or geese offered for sale. Eggs were 10 for Is; butter Is 2d per lb; cheese 3 per lb. WEDDINGS.—On Friday last, at St. Peter's Church, Mr. David James, of No. 2, Harford-row. in this town, was married to Miss Mary Richards, of Mark Lane Stores, Bridge-street. The bride was given away by her uncle, Councillor D. Jones, Britannia, Bryn-road, and the officiating cley were the Rev. Canon famber Williams and the Kev. D. J. Evans, curate.—On Saturday, at the Register Office, by Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd, superintendent registrar, in the presence of Mr. David Evans, registrar, Mr. David Jones. of Talybont, Llanybyther, was mar- ried to Miss Mary James, of ri-rynhyfryd, Llandyssul. -On Tuesday, at the Register Office, by Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd. ^superintendent registrar, in the pre- sence of Mr. E. D. Rees, registrar. Mr.- David Evan John, of Penwern-road. Vardre, Clydach-on-Tawe, was married to Mary Anne Morgans, of 3, Pleasant Hill, Lampeter. SOAR CHAPEL.—The weekly meeting of the Chris- tian Endeavour Society was held on Wednesday, when papers on "Ceiriog" and "Islwyn' were read by Mr. J. T. James, and Mr. J. T. Richards respec- tively. Compositions by "Ceiriog" and "Islwyn" were also recited by Mr. Howell Rees. Mr Idwal Jones, and Miss Cissie James. Messrs. J. C. Davies, Thomas Davies. Evan Price, and Timothy Richards spoke, and a very interesting meeting was held. Foxy RANGO. David Price of Banadle Hall, Lam- peter, received a serious shock on? day last week and he has not yet got into a normal frame of mind. Banadle Hall is a homestead situate above the Town of Lamoeter, overlooking the once celebrated Hall of Maesyfelin, which at a remote period was the "receipient of the double-breasted curse of a noted Christian vicar from the other side of ihe Teifi, Cothi. as well as the Towy. This curse had evidently the desired effect, as at present day, there is not much to attract any Tourist to "view Maes- vfelin."Truc, old Octogenarian Shan blossoms there strong and healthy dispite the old boy s invocation. Well to proceed with our narrative: on the day in question Farmer Price had at his Homestead a re- tired army officer staying with him as a paying guest (and for convenience we will call him' Rango ) Rango had seen active and inactive service on the plain of Suakim. Price whose motto is "Early to bed and ditto to rise" got up with the lark or we believe the lark was only a good second that morn- ing-, and he proceeded to feed the cattle and chick- ens and milk tiie cows. All at once on the ton of a. bin in the corner he saw two red balls like search lights or danger signals, and lie uttered a terrible yell which brought Rango, tumbling from the second floor bed room and shrieking "what's on you man. Rango was fully equipped ready for action. When light was procured it was discovered that the danger signals were the property of Mr. Reynard (a bIg- dog fox it proved to be). Then the deck was cleared, the cattle turned out and the dead and dying ducks and chickens collected into a coiner. Now it was Revnartl's turn to be on the defensive. Pitchfork to 'the right of him and prong to the left of him, when hoop la over Rango s head he goes hke a per- I fovming lion vaulting through the hoop at eostocK. This performance was encored several times, bui two to cne was too much for him against deadly weapons and the noor fox at last succumbed. Wh £ n Evan Hothouse anoeared on the scene and viewed the slaughtered fowls Iving about he rushed home (and having Chri-rmas market in his mind) he drove all the ducks under lock and key. As souvenir the fox s bru^h wa< ^iven to '"Into to fasten it to the bell ror>e of hi-; library and Ran so skinned the fox to make a waistcoat with brass buttons as a memento of the occasion "Foxv, Rango.' V* e may add that the cause of Raneo's retirement from active serv.ee was some ^lisrht impediment in the neck which he cou'd not steadv and he attributed this to having to dcd<re the bu'lets at Suakim. Reynard was de- centlv Interred in the orchard. After eyery,nin? was over Ramo said, wo have made a great nustake in killing the "cadno." We Should have exhibited i n 1'. it at Tonvpandy at 3d for their game of wrecking machinery and assaulting people is ^bout bein plaved out there" but Price replied, what s be n DEBATE.-The weekly meeting of the C--■ ■ Mutual Improvement Society ^as held on Thuisdav evening of last week. The meeting was presided over bv Mr. Arnold W. Davies, and there was a splendid number present. The subject for deba was "That Books have a greater influence on the formation of Character than Friends. Mi. D. K. Thomas Beech House, opened in favoui of books, and Mii Nancy Thorn. Colloge-street for fnrpj. The following also spoke: Messis. Joseph r) t > Dan Davies, Morgan Richards. Went worth Megick*, J, Lloyd Jones, Enoch Stephens, E. J. Morgan and Mrs D. Jones, Miss M. Stephens, and Revs. b. E. Prydderch and T. LI. Rodericks. On-the being put to the vote it was found that the same number were for books and fnends» £ fluence man gave his casting vote in favour of the influence don!rl°haiSbeen done, there's an end of it Taw Son! ESTKKTAINMENT.-A grand ,ntei-tainitierit in aid of the West Wales Sanatorium was held m the JM(mo • 1 TT .n T amnptpr on Friday evening of last week. The large hall A-a, paeled w*tli a splendid audience and X entertainment was -Universally praised as. the most successful held at Lampeter both and otherwise for several years;_ The t^o p ay.■ performed bv local amateurs. The first, ihe i run n^v Corner an original drama in two acts, by H. T.'C'raven, was rather an ambitious work for ama- to ni-fwlure but the unanimous verdict of the audience was that the^choice of "p^y ?ne', TJf \f"m\tlSRP?T° Jones; Peter Probity (aged &fedMrKW Lewi?; John Probity (aged 23), Mr. OU), Mr. vv. rh»rle« Chettv. Mr. Arthur Arthur Edwards. D Worthington-Etevies Roberts, » r p ipr\ \Trs "Oa.vw*s; Gracc Sis'as saw was a splendid character.. His make-up wl!-s a master- piJ aDd Dever for a smglc momcnt did he relax from his part, and throughout the play he sustained the sympathies of the audience. Mr Lewis, as Peter Probity, the son of Solomon Probity, was an excellent portraiture of the successful man of. busi- ness. and he showed unusual versatility for an amateur actor. In the final part of the first act, when he believed his son guUty of dishonesty, hi. studv of tiie disannointed and grief-stricken tathei lite rail v brought down the house. Mrs. Davies and Mrs Peter Probity well supported Mr. Lewis. Air. Arthur Edwards as the wrongly accused son, was also a good character. Miss Edith Jones, the niece, plaved her role very finely. As Chaues Chetty, solicitor, Mr. Arthur Roberts was in every way a «ixccess. Mr. D. W orthington Davies, as the dis- guided de.ecuve, filled Ins noit very fcb-y. T £ second plav, ''Leave it to me, a faroc by^ ay wood and Ait.iui Williams was i grea.conm'. to the first, and so-i the audience were m icr.ir, laughter. The following we: e the charnc.eis?. Mi Easv (a superst.tious old gcntle.nan), Mi. ->» thur Edwards: Adolphus Ce.v.rtley (,n !ov<; with A media), Mr. D. Worthington-D:: viesJo< ^prou- (a cost.ernKJUger afterwaros disrur/ed ns Di U Blinko), Mr. W. Lewis; Mr. Quince Mr. A. K. 1. Jones: Amcdia Easy, Miss Rosie Lloyd • Susa Mug- gins, Mrs. Davies. Mr. A:thur Ec wards, tl e ojd '■entieuian. was n Miccess. Mr. D ^oit i toii-Davic$made a splcnd.d stage lover, and hr; sni-itua'i«+:c with Mr. W. Lew;= a- IV Blinko L'yokrd great hilarity. The Jattor r«l«* a-s Joe Sprouts, afterwards disguised as Dr. De H.inko uave the aucience a r,:>!end^.i lc.oa o. \f». R T* Jones i^c-de a verv tliOIUC cLVAlA\ AU. A. IV. J 1 mtirln matter of fact .V*. Quince. Miss Roao !>>c! m.jdo a verv wed daughter and soon cai^v.t.-d t. < aud'ence with her winning ways. I he Susan <>ins of Mrs. Davies was a rare character. Her i'n- nromp'iu scng at the beginning soon put everybody in a "wood hiw ur, and her Cockney aece^it amused the audience. The scenery ^aspaintf-dby Mr A. P T. Jen; s, who also aided Dr. »' ms m preparing the characters for the stage The accom- preparing the characters for the stage The accom- Mcssr:. A W. c<^ilie- and H. T. S-amucl. "Mv Vau°"han S.D.C!, during the interval g»v.? a vei'v sweet rend ring of "Robm Adair. T-io hnan- c;af success of the entertainment was rri at A due to ,<)., success of the entertainment was rri at A due to Walker, S.D.C., who take:, such a kre!l ."ii( in the' Sanatorium.. (•.iI Rrn D*> r.—On Mo-e.i.v w an enn u- siastic meeting was held in the Parish Room under tife presidency of Mr. W. Davies, manciple. St. David's College, the first of a series of Church Defence was delivered by the Rev \N. Men nan Griffiths, vicar of Llanycrwvs, in Welsh and the Rev R. H. Richards, curate in English. Both gentlemen delivered stirimg and interesting ad- dresses and gave a lucid explanation about the derivation of Church endowments and the l-^po^ r.. wbieh ihev were applied. Ihe KL% Camber-Williams, vicar, who is well-known through- out Wales as » «a»nol, Oi.u^h defender, .1» ,d- <i-essed tiie meeting. IU tne CICK-E Mi. b. x. proposed a hearty \-ote of thanks to tiie which was seconded by Mr. House and passed unanimously. Frve lectu be delivered in every parish in the <loanery and hoped that at every place a large numbei of perso s will attend the meetings, so that they maj be cot v;need of the hollownees and hypocrisy of those who ;;° S ever ready to hinder the good work done by I e Cl urch. COUNTY ELE':TION.-It is said that a Conservative candidate is to be brought out in opposition to Mr < "i.'han Davies. ouc at the tune ot writing nothing definitely is known. Whatever the result, the old member should not be allowed to ^ve a over" and the Conservative Association are to be congratulated ui>on their decision to contest the ^at. WADDING.—On the 29th ult., at the Register Ofece, Lampeter by Mr. E. D. Rees, registrar, in the nrc- sence of Mr John Lloyd, deputy-superintendent registrar, Miss Mary Anne Morgans, of 3, Peasant Hill, Lampeter, was married to Mr David Evan John, of Penwern-road, Bardre, Clydach-on-Tawe, C°DEBTTING SOCIETY—The first meeting of the Saint David's College School Debating Society was held at the School, on Saturday evening last, the 26th ult The Rev. R. H. Richards, M.A., presided over it meeting. The subject for the « was "Should a Clergyman take part in Politics. jne> attirmative was taken by Mr.U. V Phillips, seconded by Mr. D. B. Jenkins, while the negative was taken by Mr. R. S. Landick, seconded by Mr. Butcher. A verv interesting aebate ensued which le- sulted in a win'for the affirmative by votes SLCCEss.-We are glad to announce that Mr. Dd. Ernest Davies, son of Capt. Davies, Roseland, Bridge- street, has been successful in passing the entrance examination to the London and Provincial Bank. FusEIRAL.-On Monday afternoon the funeral of the late John Jones, of Llwyncelyn, Ram, near this town, took place at the St. Peter's Church here. The death took place on the Friday previous at the Cardiff Infirmary, where he had undergone an opera- tion He was 65 years of age and leaves a widow, one son, and two daughters. Besides his widow and children the mourners included Messrs. Lewis Jones, J.P., and John Jones, Blackwood; Councillor D. Jones, Britannia, Lampeter; Mr. William Jones, (eiiio;r Alill (brothers); Mrs. Jones, fcemog Mm, anu Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davies, Temple-terrace, Lam- peter. The Rev. J. D. Lewis, vicar of Uanarth offi- ciated, assisted by the Rev. D. J. Evans, curate cf Lampeter. CANON CAMBER-WILLIAMS AND THE REV. DAVID DAVIES, PENARTH.—In proposing a vote of thanks to Alderman William Davies for presiding at a Church Defence lecture on Monday evening, Canon Camber- Williams said: "Some days ago a small gathering in this town listened to a lecture by the Rev. D. Davies on "The Ancient Celtic Church." From the reports I gather that the salient features of the meeting was a new method of book-pedlering. The lecture mainly consisted of sample readings from the speaker's book on the same subject. The- great burden ct both book and lecture was that the present Church in Wales is not identical with the Ancient Celtic Church, has in fact "no point of similarity with it." On the other hand "the Nonconformist denominations are identical with the Church of St. David's." The speaker did not even except from this claim that identity his own denomination, fundamentally severed as it is, in principle and practice, from the Church of the early centuries by its denial of Baptism to infants. All this points to a man who has hurriedly taken to history somewhat late in life. His selection of his- torical authorities betrays the amateur. The Rev. H. W. Clarke, whose writings amounted to no more than a pamphlet or two on Disestablishment, he ele- v-ites into tiie nosiiion ot an eminent historian. Mr. Willis Bund, whom we are all proud of as the chair- man of our Quarter Sessions, Mr. Davies considers a paramount authority on matters relating to 'he Ancient Celtic Church. Can he be unaware of Mr. Bund's unfortunate excursion into the history of 10Velsh Church endowments when he claimed the large number of Church farms in Cardiganshire, mai.ny purchased since 1720, as instances and proof < f endowment with land a thousand years before that date. Instead of a church in close communion with j.e rest of the Church Universal, whose bishops sat I in the great councils of Aries and Rimini, if not of Nicea itself a Church in all essentials one with the ■ est of the Catholic Church, as the British Church was, Mr. Davies pictures it in his mind as a Baptist crenel in pre-union days, isolated and unlike aiiy- thing known elsewhere, and as identical with titv modern Nonconformist denomination. The close intercourse of the Church of St. David's days v ith the Church in Britain also seems an unknown chapter t }to;: lai.0st hitn11an. ¡\d \v.¡nl'f'H1 ,I{)f: t'l(' nev. D Davies base this identity with the Ancient LVltio Church? Not upon the threefold ministry and identity of creeds which are generally considered among the essentials of Church continuity and iden- tity, but seemingly upon the Nonconformist method I ;t' <; t rit ■»! f ntv by p; 'unar election! Those chapels where the rich man virtmally selects the minister, and the whole Wesleyan connection Mr. Davies thus excludes from the Nonconformist bodies that are to-day identical with the Ancient Celtic Church. I think, after all, we will agree to take the opinion of the Right Hon. Mr. James Bryce, British ambassador in Washington, a former history professor at Oxford, and a Mstorian of European fame, in preference to that bf the Rev. D. Davies. Mr. Bryce's conclusion, after examin- ing the subject was, that "The Church in Wales is the legitimate historical successor of the Church of St. Dand s: PE.TTY SESSIONS.—Friday, before Mr. A. R. T. Jones, Professor A. W. Scott (mayor), and Mr. Roderick Evans. Now Magistrate.—Professor Scott took the oath to enable him to act as county justice. Cart Without Lights.—D.C.C. Williams charged R. Pike, a haulier from Llanybyther, with driving a waggon without lights at Llanwnen, on the 4tli insit. Defendant did not appear, but a friend ad- mitted the charge for hirri.-P.C. Owen proved the case. and defendant was fined 2s. 6d and costs. Education.—E. J. Davies, attendance officer. charged D. Jones Williams, Sunny Bank. Cellan. with habitually neglecting to provide elementary instruction for his child. The officer said that the child had attended 59 times out of a possible 250 during the last seven months.—The defendant com- plained that the child was beaten by the Master.— The Clerk said that the defendant had been sum- moned many times and fined, and it was thought advisable to get an attendance order, and if that was disobeyed to take proceedings to have the child sent to an industrial school. The defendant could take proceedings against the Master if he had any grievance.—An attendance order was made.

LLANNON A FOOTBAI.LER'S' FOOLISH FREAK.—John James, Caerelms, was charged at the Llanellv Police Court, on Wednesday week, with stealing 121bs. of bacon from the Red Lion, Llannon.-P.S. Britten said defendant stated that he came from Llannon in a brake, and did not notice the bacon lying on the seat until he came to Llanclly, when all the others had left. When the police were inquiring about the bacon defendant tried to send it back to the Red Lion hv post, but it was too heavy.—Elizabeth Ann Jenkins, Fountain Inn, said defendant called at her house with a parcel, and asked her to get a messenger to deliver it to the Red Lion Inn on the following day.-David Roblin, landlord of the Red Lion Inn. said he missed the bacon on a Saturday shortly after the visit of a nartv of footballers.— Frank Fuller, post boy, said he saw defendant carry a niece of bacon out of the Red Lion, and nut it in a brake.—The Bench said thev considered the case proved, and fined deefndant 23 inclusive.

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LLAPDYSSUL FUNERAL.—The mortal remains of the late P.C. .John Enoch, Llwyncelyn, Saron, were interred on Tuesday at Llanarth. The Rev. T. E. Owen, Saron, officiated at the house. The bearers were four ponce officers from the force. A good number of trends from the distict and Llandyssul attended the U, -ii iunerai. P.C. Enoch was well-known in Llandyssul, naving been for years in the service of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Cilgwyn Hotel. Great sympathy is expressed with Airs. Enoch (widow), and his father and other relatives. LECTURE.—Mr. J. R. Harris, Metropolitan Bank, on Wednesday evening, delivered an interesting lantern lecture on "A Tour in Belgium." Mr. W. Lie wis, M.A., County School, presided. G.F.S.-The first meeting of the G.F'.S. was held m c on Friday last week, presided over by Mrs. Jones, Vicarage. An appreciative address was given by Mrs. Lloyd, Waunifor, on the initials, G.F.S., mean- ing Good, Faithful Servants. Mrs. D. B. Davies Union Inn (nee Miss Harries, The Vicarage) was presented with a card and teacher's Bible by Mrs. Lloyd, Gilfachwen, associate. Mrs. Davies has been a member for 16 years. Mrs. Price, the Post Office, on behalf of the Bible class and Sunday School class, presented her with a valuable travelling clock bear- ing a suitable inscription. The Rev. J R. Jones, B.A., and Mrs" Jones, Vicarage, also spoke. Mrs. Davies thanked them all for their kind feelings. Tlip meeting was well attended. DEATH.—On Monday, at the parish churchyard, the remains of Mrs. Martha Jones, 3, Pendre, were interred. The Rev. J. R. Jones, B.A., officiated. Deceased was a native of Llanegwad parish, but lately resided with the widow of her adopted son, the late Mr. David Lewis. carpenter, Pendre. She was 91 years of age. This was the first interment in the new part of the churchyard lately consecrated. Wr-.DDINC,On Saturday last week at the Graig Baptist Chapel, Newcastte-Emlyn, Mr. J. R. Morris, Pontardulais, formerly of the Gomerian Press. Llan- dyssul, was married to Miss Sarah Evans, Pleasant View, Llandyssul. The bridesmaids were Miss Anne Evans (sister), Miss Alice Maud Jones. Ebenezer Cottage; Mr. David Davies, Abercerdin House, acted sis best. man. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. James Evans. The party also included Messrs. David and Stephen Evans (brothers) and Mr. J. D. Lewis, Gomerian Press. The Rev. Symlog Morgan performed the ceremony. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at Pleasant Hill.

KIDWELLY FOOTBALL.Our football team journeyed to Gor- seinon on Saturday last to meet the team there in a (league) match. We are informed that the ground was in a wretched state, but that nevertheless a good game was obtained, and that our boys were all in fine form and simply ran away with their opponents, the result being a win for us by 3 goals to nil. W. G. and D. J. Lewis and E. Furneaux shared the honour of scoring. DEPARTURE.—We are sorry to hear of the im- pending departure from our midst of our young friend, Mr. Archie Picto who has for several years past been a clerK at the Kidwelly Tin-plate Works. Archie, though rather of a retirlrig-i)ature, has been a general favourite here, and will be much missed. He was always much in demand at socials, concerts, and dance. He was also a prominent hockey player, and we believe a footballer of some renown. We are sincerely glad to hear that he is going in for a higher situation in life, and we wish him every suc- cess possible. In order to give him a good "send- off" the Kidwelly Athletic Club intend holding a smoking concert in his honour on Saturday evening, and we feel sure that a large number of his friends will put in an appearance. SOCIAL.—On Thursday evening of last week a most enjoyable "social" was held at the Town Hall, I v organised by the young people of the Morfa .M. Chapel. Some seventy younjr people came together. The usual "high and mighties" and the "killjoys" being conspicuous by their absence, a very happy and pleasant time was spent. The Rev. Caleb Williams, B.A., pastor of the Morfa, presided in an able man- ner. The supper tables were presided over by the following ladies: Mrs. D. J. Davies: Mrs. Arthur John; Miss Griffiths, Orchard Villa: Miss Blodwen Anthony, enlan; Miss Davies, London House; Misses Morris, Coedpark House Miss Winnie Davies, West- end Villa; Miss Harries, CroTT-terrace; Miss H. Anthony, Paris House. During the evening a musical programme was contributed to by Messrs. Arthur Harries, D. S. Davies, D. Phillips. Arthur John, W. E. Anthony, anil Douglas Anthony, Mrs. A. John, Miss Maud Thomas, and the Misses Anthony, Cilveithy. A very humorous quartette, "A Very Bad Cold," was well given I by Messrs D. S. Davies and D. Phillips. Mrs. John, and Miss M. Thomas. Mr. W. J. Phillips presided at the piano- forte with his usual high ability. Several amusing games and a few dances filled up the time well. Mr. E. R. Williams, chemist, made an excellent hon. sec.

NEW QUAY FOXHOUNDS.—The meet of the Neuaddfawr Fox- hounds at Llanarth last week was well attended, and as the weather proved ideal a very enjoyable day was spent. The run resulted in a kill in the open. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY —Last Wednesday. at Towyn Vestry, Mr. G. Ivor Davies, C.M., read an excellent paper on "Hyriodion hen ddechreuwyr Canu."A vote of thanks to Mr. Davies was moved by Mr. W. J. Evans, North End, seconded by Mr. T. Wallis Thomas. DEATH.—It is with regret we have to chronicle the death of P.C. John Thomas Enoch, Llangeler. Mr. Enoch was the only son of Mr. John Enoch, Traeth- gwyn, New Quay, with whom much sympathy is felt in his sad bereavement.

RHOSAMMAN BETHANIA CHAPEL M.I.S.—At the weekly meet- ing of this society, held on Thursday evening, the 24th ult., an address was delivered by the Rev. H. Seiriol Williams, Pontardawe, and Mr. William Hicks gave a song. The chairman was Mr. David D Thomas. ORIENTAL TONTO

ROYA INVIGORATING. REFRESHING An u'nprecedented change in your Consti- tution is to be imposed upon you by an outside force that cares nothing for the Constitution or for you. The Unionist Party demands that Great Britain shall be allowed to manage the affairs of Great Britain. UNIONISM ME-ANS SAF:ETY' ',)

"c. Yf "A,) j, £.. -.c..w. J."t i AiPjRO Vi'NIE.NT. -A meeting of the Eisteddfod guarantors was held at the jLinlyn Grammar School on .r rluay. ihe meeting, wtiicii was well attended,, was presided over by Uf. l'oweu, j..V. Ine ciiiei item on tiie agenda was to discuss what to do with tne balance now in the bank, viz., iilZ4 2s. it was uecicieu to give one-third to Adpar and two-thirds io tne Newcastie-ivmyn Town improvement Com- mittee, stipulating that some of it should be used to erect !)okS al, to Auerarad to complete tne electric lignting system. P.b.A.—The meeting on Sunday was the 7tli anni- versary, and an address was given by Mr. Bowen. Messrs. Back and Beynon also took part in the I service, and a solo was sung by Miss Ellen Thomas, Pandv. ,t FOOTBALL.—A match was played iast Saturday be- tween this teapi and that of the Bargoed Rangers at Drefach. The game resulted in a win for the Hangers of 4 goals to nil. The scorers were: Mr. Eitfei Lewis 2, David 1, and J. Richard Jones 1. The referee was Mr. E. Davies, -Crosswell. DHATHS.—We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Lloyd, formerly of Penrailtybie. Deceased was ui a resoectable family, and was a sister of the late Mr. George, solicitor. Deceased leaves ¡ the following daugheers :-Mrs. J. R. Jones, chemist, Mrs. Kruger, Mrs. Williamson, and two sons, Rev. J. E. Lloyd and Mr. Lloyd. -A iiother, death we have to record is that or Mr. George Howells (aged 42), locally known as "Joe Butcher. He had been in the employ of Messrs. Davies and Sons, Angel House, for more than a quarter of a eenturv. He was buried in. the cemetery. The death of Mr. Thomas Jones, formerly of Llandy- friO" and the father of Mr. Thomas Jones, Rock Cottage Inn, Velindre (formerly of Bunch of Grapes), took place this week. The interment was at Llangynllo. URBAN COUNCIL.—Present: Mr. W. H. Davies (chairman), Rev. W. Powell, Messrs. D E. Davies, James Williams, H. Davies, Thomas Evans, Herbert Williams, S G Elia*, Samuel Davies; Dr. Powell, Mr. T. Williams, Mr. J. K M. George (clerk). M. George (clerk). Correspondence.—Mr. T. Rees Jones, Quarry, Ffinant, applied for permission to take water in for I the two new houses he was building, and to have the main extended.—Mr. H. Davies proposed that permission be given to Mr. Jones to connect with the noaresv tap, but not to extend the main.—Rev. W. Powell seconded. Fa Irs.-I'he following were appointed to draw out rhe list of fairs for next year:—Messrs. W. H. Davies, W. Jeremy, James Williams, and Samuel Davies Fountain Hall Curbing.-Mr. Williaips (inspector) said it would be verv desirable to haVe a curbing Fountain Hall Curbing.-Mr. Williaips (inspector) said it would be verv desirable to ha a curbing in front of Fountain Hall. as the carts were going verv near to the house. It was decided to make a representation to this effect to the County Council. It was only a matter of forty yards of curbihg. A long discussion followed the question of the new drain made at the order of the Counpil last time. The matter was left in the hands of the Surveyor, Dr. Powell, Mr. Thomas Evans, and the Rev. W. Powell. Bad Roads.—Mr. James Williams said that the state of their road was very poor, in fact, worse than manv parish roads, and he thought it was due to tli(, atteiiii)t to make the rate too little.

CWMAMMAN TEA AND CONCERT.—A social tea and concert was held on Mondav at New Bethel Vestry. At the con- cert, held in the evening, the chairman was the Rev'. J. Edrvd Jones. The proceeds were in aid o £ New Bethel "English branch. THE RHONDDA COAL STRJKEl-With regard to this strike, we hear that the employees at the Gelly- ceidrim. Raven, and Garnant Anthracite Collieries are against the "down tools" policy, and do rtot favour the stoppage of work.

CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT STAPLE CHASES The annual meeting of those interested in the Carmarthenshire Steeplechases was held at the i*°ariHotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday last, Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H., The Cro*r, St. Clears, being voted to the chair. There were also present: Major Glascott, Captain Leslie, Dr. Lawrence, Mr. D. Howell Thomas, Mr. C. H. Williams, -Nlr. A. L Jones, Mr. Thomas Rees, Mr. E. Protherue, Mr Ù, Protheroe, Mr. Alfred Stephens, Mr. J. Ll. Richards, Mr. Tom Richards, Mr. Percy Thomas and Mr. J. F. Rees, M.R.C.V.S.; together with the °4I; secretary (Mr. Vincent Howell Thomas). The Secretary stated that the accounts for the last year were not as good as they could wish. Unfortunately they had a hard frost which necessi- tated the postponement of rhe meeting for a day. They, were over J620 to the bad. In view of this fact they had decided to buy a colt. They did so £ 13, and raffled it, receiving £ 112 Is. for it (hear, hear). The expenses in connectiorf with the raffle were noin Irial-less than JG3. At nresent thev had L33 5s. in hand, out of which they had to pay' for the colt, leaving a balance of just over JS20 (hear. hear). Dr. Lawrence asked if the ticket books were sent out? Personally he had not seen them. The Secretary said he was sorry for that. Mr. A. 1. Jones—You are very lucky (laughter). On the proposition of Mr. J. F. Rees, seconded by Dr. Lawrence, the accounts were passed. The Chairman said they were deeply indebted to those who so thoughtfully considered this matter. The way they had gone about their work was simply marvellous, and the way they got, out of their financial difficulty was wonderful. He might mention that Mr. Leslie, although he was a stranger among them, was a friend indeed, and was worthy of their most cordial thinks. The Secretary—Mr. Leslie sold twenty-four books '(applause). Capt. Leslie modestly remarked that no thanks were due to him.' He was always ready and willing to render any assistance, especially to the Carmar- thenshire Hunt Steeplechase (hear, hear). The next business was to decide whether they would have a meeting this year or not. Mr. D. Protheroe—I have very great pleasure in proposing that we have a meeting. Mr. D. H. Thomas seconded. The Chairman said they were in a fix as to the date. Tenby had forestalled them this year, but he [ did not think they should be behind Tenby, as they had a prior claim. It was impossible to get a date before Tenby, and the question was whether they should have their meeting at a later date, or fol- lowing the week at Tenby? Capt. Leslie thought that if they had the races in Tenby Hunt Week thev would have nobody attend- ing from Tenby as there were so many dances and private theatricals on then that only the keenest sportsmen would attend. They would coiiie ii-i any case. He thought the best thmg was to strike out a course of their own. He proposed the 1st and 2nd March. A telegram was received from Sir Marteine Lloyd regretting his inability to attend, aid hoping that the races would be held in March. Dr. Lawrence seconded the proposition to hold them on the 1st and 2nd March, and it was carried, unanimously. Mr. Isaac Evans, tenant of the course, was asked if these dates were suitable, and he replied that he had no objection. The Secretary asked whether they would have a banking race next year or not Mr. D. H. Thomas thought that some of them were very anxious to, have a banking race, and to win the nrize. There had been some betting about it already. It was decided to have an open banking race, and the details were left to a special committee, consisting of the Chairman, Mr. J. F. Rees, Mr. 1. Kees, and Mr. U. H. Thomas, which was ap- pointed to draw up and revise the programme. Major Giascott notified his intention of termi- nating his duties as clerk- of the course, and pro- posed that Capt. Leslie should take his place. He thought young blood was a good thing, and a changei would be a good thing for the Societv. The Secretary (Mr. Vincent Thomas) had been of invaluable assistance to him. He was the right man in the right place. The Secretary said he hoped they would allow him to second the proposal. He telt they were losing the services ot a very great friend. He (Mr. Ihonias) could never have carried out his duties unless he had had the help of Major Glascott. He had taken a very keen interest in the work, and had oiten gone over the course himself to see that everything was all right. They had a very good successor in Capt. Leslie. He proposed a vote of thanks to Major Glascott for acting as clerk of the course for 20 years. The Chairman seconded, and added that the way Major Glascott had carried out his duties was a credit to any man, and they were extrtmely sorry to lose his services. They were recomnensed, how- ever, by having Capt. Leslie to take his place. He was as keen as anyone they could get, and he (the speaker) was sure that anything he might require ill the way of assistance Major Glascott would be willing to he p him (applause) Ti)- mor on was carried unanimously. Major Glascott, in returning thanks, said he was a sportsman, and wouid always look upsn whar he had done for the Carmarthenshire meeting as a pleasant duty. He said it was very hard for them to hold together. Such meetings *voie being pur down from headquarters. They shviid remember that '"L ni.y is strength," and then they would hold out until tiie last (applause). Capt. Leslie stated he had very great pleasure in Capt. Leslie stated he had very great pleasure in taking over the duties of clerk of the course (ap- plause). He only hoped he would not be fined £ 25 for putting up the wrong sort of fences, or attvthin"- of that, kind (laughter). The following officials were appointed:—Stewards. Lord St. Davids, Mr. Lort Phillips, Sir Marteine Lloyd, Mr. R. H. Harries, Capt. Spence-Jones, and Mr. Colby; judge, Mr. Stokes; clerk of the scales, Mr. Pye, handicapper, Mr. F. Ward; clerk of the course, Capt. Leslie; auctioneers, Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son.

LAUGHARNE NOTES Anyone who knows Laugharne, knows that there are no hares here, and if one wishes to keen one's knowledge m Zoological repair he must go "further aheld. With this end in view three of our well- known sports proceeded to Pant-hutf-em, and after considerable hunting and bush wacking, out jumped a beauty but so staggered was Ap Brook that he dropped his gun and gave chase; Sir Roger fired both 9 11 his barrels at nothing, while Sharwav, the leader of the expedition stood still and chewed: in fact he chewed very, very thoroughly, then turning round to Ins faithful dog, who had been watchim-- rhe hrn- ceednigs in reproachful silence, he spat hi.-3quid fiili into the eyes of that honest animal, and sim ly "went" for Ap Brooli:, who by that tim- had v turned. VV hat do you think I brought you out for- do you think you re a b!oomin' grevhound or do hall vo1C !■< tlal-!Ulg -)ou for a bloomin' Powder- hall you you—— and not trusting himself anv further he buried his face in his handkerchiof. which c'mld contained the only silver lining to tin- On the 24th inst., Major Mathevv, the tnr in- agent of the National Service L^ ue of sri and so prepare ourselves that we maf ne™ f attack. Mr John Morse, C.C., was fn the cln.r on his efforts toT con!P1,mol?t?d gallant major i arouse the spirit of patriotism imbued our forefathers, and who had left '7 care the splendid inheritance of the most o-lonVn- Emmro the world had ever known fappkujli if said as this was a non-political meeting lie w mid n nothing about the Irish Question K, P i y and to Mr. Tyler for his assistance with the maoric lantern, was carried unanimously. lrs. Wilson, The Corse, is acting hon. sec. for this district. -+++- The Cai-rnartlien Thursday Rugby !m» nn tho 24th inst. and beat our team by 11 point,, to nil. The homesters played one man short, but then there was no eXCUse for the ragged exhibition ,7 They apparcitly and if they had been in r f3, utd blood they would have smoSred & IfB?? °Ut played the same game as agaimt the hatI :cllOol thp would have h'I'n with As I am rath.er .fond of young peo1110, 1. in a i,asil called a song f I 1 f°, l,ubli^ what he that as it may I cannot finI'"0"8'1- but be >" young feeling^ so I fnwa,PlUC ,f°/r?ni,jIe on mothers to forgive us both if ti fathers and warn my voung fri^d V -S"? 1 from Sunday School in nrvW f not stay awav of his elders, and altWh har'°"' th* ardent politician I think he knrl ^PJiears to be an Coworv"«S SIS,'5 '"7 "e" at ofTth\'tch^, "ZJ'Z t5e»VT,r7Uor good time, but I must say that the la<t line01' tttyn^laurllsl00' the rhyming laurels- John Jones C-remiyn is the fairest in the land John Jones Lremlyn supports the working m-m bo all vote lor Tariff Reform. WOrKu,» I1,dn' The last verse .reveals our poet in a d-irklv SuhPe o\T°f bUt hope tllat k wil1 no1: antlforit; m r uOUr Llberal friends, or the Asylum authonties will be put to great straits. Poor old Hinds will be trcmblin' Aii1<Tn-ule !u'al?1 .the victory of Cremlyn, All .Liberals will be out of their minds When they hear of the loss of poor old Hinds. WHAT PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. Whether the Non-conformists at this election are going to hand over loyal and Protestant Ulster to the Papacy? Whether the Liberals are going to hand themselves over to a one-Chamber tyranny governed by Messrs George, Hardie, Snowden and Co. ? Whether the Government lost a hundred seats at the last election because the "People" were afraid 01 the Lords? Whether Mr. George wouldn't be better employed polishing his language instead of polishing L6,000 a year? Whether the Cocoa Press will be pleased now that, Portugal is going to abolish slavery at St. 'Thome? Whether our unemployed would like to live in a, "'garden at Bournville" under protection? W hether workhouses are better that workshops ? especially if the latter are in gardens? Whether the -'epitaph" of this Lib-Soci"alist-Iris:h- American Government will be Divided they stood, United they fell? ■On Tuesday evening, the 29th inst., Mr. Cremlyn addressed a most enthusiastic meeting herq. The schoolroom was packed an hour before the candidate arrived, and I am sorry to say that the meeting was entirely unanimous, for I think our candidate is real good when he gets a bit of opposition. If West Carmarthen like Laugharne meant business this time Mr. Cremlyn would romp in. We are not fooled (anyhow the majority) by clap-trap about the Lords, and we are not going to be fooled as to what this election means, "The betrayal of Ireland into the hands of the dynamitard, Patrick Ford." Mr. Crem- lyn was supported on the platform by rhe Lord Lieutenant. Sir James Drummoud, Major Mathew, Mr. W. H. Dempster, Mr. F. C. Wardle, and Mr. Stokes.

GARNANT Y.P.M.I.S.—On Monday evening a dialogue, "Should Capital Punishment be Abolished?" was taken part in by Miss Millicent Thomas and Miss Edith Morgan at the weekly meeting of the above society held in connection with Calfaria Chapel, Garnant.

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THE LAND UNION AND THE GENERAL ELECTION. To the Editor of THE JOCBNAL. •"j11",—May I through your columns circulate the following statement and appeal. The Land Union has, since the passing1 of the finance Act in May last, been carrying on a strenu- ous campaign against the new Land Taxes, with a. view to obtaining the repeal of Part 1 of the t .nance Act, 1909-10. Much has already been accomplished, but much remains to be done in order to lay clearly before the Electorate the real etfect of this unjust Taxation. The following Resolution, passed at the National C Illon Conference at Nottingham, is one dcfinit", result of the Land Union's work: "That the valuation of land, and all the Land Taxes imposed by the Budget of 1909-10 should be repealed so far as they affect land used for agri- cultural purposes, or affect persons dependent on the Building Trado or small property owners; and and that the proceeds of any Land Taxes levied upon Urban building land should be employed in relief of local taxation, and should not be paid into the Imperial Exchequer." Although this does not embody the whole policy of the Land Union, yet it goes so far as to justify its giving its active but independent assistance to all candidates, irrespective of party, in tho coming election who will pledge themselves to support that resolution as a minimum, but the Land Union will continue to press for the adoption o* L its full policy. Uwmg to the exceedingly complicated nature of the new Land Taxes and Valuation, the subject can only be effectively dealt with either on the platform T'I ,:n I'j'Hf. by those Mho have expert knowledge- A, T entail a heavy demand on the funds of t.ie Land CnTon for competent sneakers and for literature during the Election. to The constituencies are being flooded with men- dacious literature by the United Committee for the Taxation of Land Values, whose funds arc mainly derived from foreign sources, and it is of the first importance that this mischievous propaganda should I-x- effectively answered. To meet this demand a Campaign Fund is re- quired, and I earnestly appeal to all who realise the vital importance of the issue to contribute to this fund to the utmost of their ability. I can assuro them that their contributions will be used to tho best advantage.—I am. Sir, your faithfully, E. G. PRETYMAX, President. P. S.—Contributions: should be sent to t. Stephen's House, Westminster, S.W.

_0- HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, the 6th inst., at Rhydcoch Gate. at 11.15 a.m., and Friday, the 9th insit., at Peniel, at 10.45 a.m. The BronwyddBeagles will meet on Wednesday, the 7th inst., at Waunfawr, near Glvnarthen, at 12 o clock, and on Friday, the 9th, by Card. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day, the 5th inst., at Llidiadnenog, at 10.30 a.m., and on Friday, the 9th inst.. Alltwalis, at 10.45 a.m. The Tivy-side Hounds will meet on Monday, the 5th inst., at Penrhiwpal, and on Thursday, the 8th inst., at Pantyderri; "e.ach day at 10.45 a *In. Mr. Lloyd Price's Harriers will meet on Tues- day. the 6th inst., at Eskerdawe, and on Friday, rlie 9th inst., at Mountain Gate; each date at 10.30 fl. In. The Plasgeler Harriers will meet on Tuesdav, the 6th inst., at Llwynffynonau, and on Saturday, the 10th inst., at Ffvnnonwen; each day at 11 a.m".

MARRIAGES. T A YLOR-DA VIES.-On November 3rd at the Cathedral, Calcutta, by the Rev. W. Godber (chaplain to the Bishop of Calcutta), J. Andrew Taylor, of the Indian Education Service, to Dorothea Mary, only daughter of James Davies, J.P., UcheMir, Carmarthen. DAVIES—JONES.—November 30th. at St. David's Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev. Owen Jone B.A.. vicar of Conwil, Mr. H. Jones Davies, 4, St. David's street, Carmarthen, to 'Miss Kate Jone9, 23, Sf. Catherine-street, Carmarthen. Printed and Published by "The Journal" Company, King Street, Carmarthen.