The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

POSITION OF PARTIES FINE CONSERVATIVE VICTORIES. The pollings on Wednesday resulted in a splendid revival of Conservative force. Cardiff was won by Lord Ninian Stuart for the Conservatives by a majority of 299. Plymouth gave the Conservatives two gains, and Portsmouth Lord Charles Beresford and Mr. Bertram Faile were reelected with swing- ing majorities. On Thursday morning the position of parties was CONSERVATIVES 168 LIBERAL and LABOUR 146 x NATIONALIST 38

THE ELECTION IN WEST WALES WEST CARMARTHENSHIRE. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTIONS FOR THE UNIONIST CANDIDATE. In this constituency the fight betwen Mr. J. W. J. Cremlyn, the Unionist, and his opponent, Mr. John Hinds, is strenuous and unremitting. Accompanied by Capra-n D. H. Leslie (Cwm- gwilly), Mr. Cremlyn on Thursday of last week ad- dressed laige and enthusiastic meetings at Llan- egwad, Court Henri, and Llanfvnydd. Mr. W. S. G. Morris (Ystradwralt), Colonel J. D. Lloyd (Pare Henn), and Mr. Delnie Davies-Evans (Penylan), respectively presiding. Mr. Cremiyn delivered cogent and lucid speeches, in which he reviewed the present political situation, laying emphasis on the importance of letting the people decide the great questions of the day. by means of the referendum. This, he said, the Liberals were afraid to do. They were afraid of trusting the people. Captain Leslie sa d Disestablishment was being dangled before the eyes of Welsh Nonconformists, but they were never allowed to reacn it, because the Liberal party knew that once they had given to aies any measure of Disestablishment the Welsh people would no longer su^nort them. At a later date Mr. Crenjlyn addressed meetings at Llanddowror, Llanfalteg, and Whitland. In his spech to a large and attentive audience at Llanddowror, over which Mr. Collins presided, the candidate laid stress on the importance of this ejection in view of the. fact that the Government at the dictations of Mr. John Redruond sought to break up and ruin the British Empire, whereas the Unionist policy was one which aimed at not only a united nation but a prosperous one. Motor:ng on to Llanfallteg Mr. Cremlyn in his speech there, said that surely if the referendum workecj so we>ll in Switzerland, it ought to be more effective in England. Mr. Lloyd George's statement that it would cost £ 2,000.000 was ridicu- lously absurd. At the outside it would not cost more than £ 200,000, and what was that compared to the cost of a general election. Mr. Cremlyn later in the evening addressed a large meeting at the Town Hall, Whitland, under the presidency of Mr. Higginbottom. The candi- date dwelt on the present and future composition of the House of Lords, and their abilities in dis- charging their duties. A- vote of confidence was passed. Addressing a large meeting at Llangendeirne, Mr. Cremlyn dealt at length on the importance of the referendum, and pointed out that it was the most democratic proposal ever made to the publio. It was a read proposal for government of the people by the people (applause). Motoring on to Llanarthney, he adressed another enthusiastic meeting, over which Mr. Madaocks (isatlyglas), a local farmer, presided. The candidate gave a lengthy and lucid exposition of We smaii ownership policy of the Unionist party, and con- trastecl it with the policy of small tenancies which the Radical Government had ottered as a means of solving the land question. The Radicals had made a cry of '.Ba.ck to the land," but had not done a single thing to encourage the people to come back to the soil. Their proposal was one of tenancy only, oand after the small holder had paid back to the county council in rent the amount paid by 4e county council for the land, With interest added, he would still only be a tenant. The Radical Govern- ment did not want the people to own the land, otherwise they would have accepted the proposal made by the House of Lords that county councils should have the right to sell the land out and out to the holders. If, as the Radicals said, that the House of Lords were "blackmailing swindlers," and they wanted a greater distribution of the land, why did they not enable Welsh farmers to purchase their holdings with State money in the same way as the Irish peasants had done under Mr. Wyndham's Land Purchase Act? The Unionist party offered a real solution of the land question, and when the farmer had become the owner of the land lie tilled, they wanted to protect the home market so that he could make a decent living for himself and family (ap- plause). Proceeding to L'anddarog, where Mr. H. Puxley (Llethrllestry) presided, Mr. Cremlyn said that the programme of the Unionists was one of construction and not of destruction. They wanted to reform the House of Lords, and d.d not agre with abolishing entirely the hereditary principle. The Lords had passed 230 measures introduced by the last Liberal Government, and if, as Radicals stated, the House of Lords blocked the way to all useful and progres- sive legislation, then those ,30 Bills, which the Radicals loudly boasted of, must have teen useless and non-progressive (cneers). The candidate was enthusiasticalv received at each of the meetings. AMONG THE FARMERS AT ST. CLEARS. Mr. Cremlyn utilised his time amongst the far- mers on Tuesday morning, when he addressed an open-air meting at St. Cleats on the occasion of the monthly market. Mr. J. H. Thomas (Dery), a local farmer, presided. In a cogent speech Mr. Cremlyn showed that Tariff Reform would not in- crease the cost of food. He stated that if Tariff Reform was put to the referendum there would be an overwhelming majority in favour of it. The great advantage of the referendum would be that a certain question could be put to the electorate without anything else being introduced to confuse the issue (applause). The candidate, who was loudly cheered, satis- factorily answered a number of qstions. After the open-air meeting at St. Clears, Mr. Cremlyn, accompanied by Mr. D. H. Thomas (Star- ling Park), a well-known land agent and agr,cui- tunst, addressed" three enthusiastic meetings. The lirst at Llangain, where Major Evans (Ystrad) pre- sided, was packed by a large audience of fanners. Mrá Thomas gave a lucid exposition of the land question, and Mr. Cremlyn reviewed the Unionist programme of progressive and constructive legisla- tiort. I Journeying on to Llangunnock, Mr. Cremlyn ad- dressed a large meeting 'at the Schoolroom, after which he proceeded to Llanstephan, where he re- ceived a great reception. On entering the village he was met by a large procession headed by torch- light bearers. Enthusiasm ran high, and a very successful meeting was held at the Schoolroom, where Major Dowdeswell, V.D. (The Cottage pre- sided. The Chairman paid a compliment to the ex- member, Mr. Lloyd Morgan, on his appointment as county court judge. He said that the Home Rule Bill was too big a pill for the Britisher to swallow (laughter and aplause). Mr. Cremlyn, who was loudly cheered, said that although he was not altogether in favour cf torch- light procesions, thanked them for the great recep- tion given him. As to torchlight processions, he thought the Radicals were very much more in nccl of light than the Unionists, who were the children of light and marched forward in the brilliant sun- shine of reform (hear, hear, and applause). He was curious to know why they were troubled with a general election at this inopportune time. What- ever the wicked House of Lords had been in the past, 'they did not throw out any Liberal measure during 1910. Mr. Hinds, in h s election address, stated that they refused to pass the Education Bill and the Licensing Bill, but he was not strictly acurate. The Lords never rejected the Education Bill. There were four Education Bills, diametrically opposed to each other. The House of Lords proposed one or two amendments, which considerably improved the Bill, and the House of Commons refused to accept them. If they were so sure that the people were in favour of their precious Education Bill which drove the Bible out of an the schools, why did they not appeal to the country on it? Why did they not do the same with regard to the Licensing Bill? They know the country would vote against both those measures as was shewn on the bye- election that took place at the time. It was because they were afraid to trust the people that the Radicals were opposed to the referendum, to which Lord Lansdowne and Mr. Balfour readily consented when challenged by Mr. Lloyd George that they dared not put Tariff Reform to the veto of the people. The Unionist party trusted the people, and were prepared to put their proposals before them without confusing the issue. So afraid were the Radical-Socialist Government of the people that they sought to set up a tyrannical and capric- ious Single Chamber, which would take the power out of the hands of the electorate. They could even extend the duration of parliament from seven to fcrty years or more. If the will of the people was to prevail they must have some means by which the people could rule the House of Commons. They wanted a real Second Chamber to which men like .Sir Owen Philipps might be elected (aplause). Sir Owen was a man who controlled the shipping in- dustry in this country, and it could not be said that he had not earned his living by the sweat of his brow. Under the proposals of the Unionists, he would be thought a fit and proper person to be elected to the Second Chamber. Dealing with Home Rule, Mr. Cremlyn said that if put to the referendum it would be defeated by an overwhelm- ing majority. The Irish Deople did not want it themselves. Since Mr. Wyndham gave them the Land Purchase Bill half the land of Ireland had become the property of the peasantry, and they were now prosperous and contented. They would not subscribe to the funds of Mr. Redmond who had to go to American dynamiters and arch-enemies of England for the money required to bring about the destruction of Great Britain. Mr. Redmond had declared that he and his party would not rest until they had made Ireland an independent nation and had given to her a harp without a crown (applause). h. D. H. Thomas said that farmers were not making the living out of the land that they ought to. The farmer, when he invested -a £ 1,000 on land, did not reap the same benefit as the trades- man when he put a similar amount in his business. Farming was the most important industry in the country. and "the sooner it was nut on a nroner basis thp belter it would be for all other i What finer scheme could farmers have than the Unionist proposal of small ownerships. If the Irish Land Bill worked so admirably in Ireland, he. as a land a-ent. was perfectly conveinced that it would work eaually as well in Wales. A Unionist Welsh Land Purchase Bill was what the farmer wanted (applause). RADICAL SUPPORTER LEAVES A MEETING. Mr. John Hinds, the Radical candidate, ad- dressed a meeting of the electors at Newcastle- Ernlyn on Saturday. The Rev. D. D. Walters, Newcastle-Emlyn, presiderct. A sensation was caused during the address of Mr. Rowlands. Mr. W. Jeremy, Adpar, a promi- nent Liberal and a member of the Cardiganshire County Council, who had previously spoken in favour of Mr. Hinds' candidature, got up from h's seat and said that (referring to Mr. Rowlands's ad- dress) he thought the meeting .was a Liberal and not a Socialistic one, and left the meeting in dis- gust. Mr. Hinds also addressed meetings at Whitland, Porthyrhyd, Llanddarrog, and Cefyneithen. Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams was nominated as Liberal candidate for Carmarthen Boroughs at. Carmarthen on Saturday,wand was declared returned unopposed by the borough sheriff and returning officer (Alderman Walter Lloyd), who congratulated Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the returning officer, which Sir. John Lewis. J.P.. seconded. Eight nomination papers were presented by the Liberal agent.

r jiriim iT.i.m ■ .1 n HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Monday, the 12th inst., at Ram, Lampeter, and on Thurs- day, the 15th inst., at the Feathers' Hotel, Aber- ayron; each day at 10.30 a.m. The Plasgoler Harriers will meet on Wednesday. the 14th inst., at Cilwen, and on Saturday, the 17th inst.. at Triolbrith; each day at 11 a.m. Mrs. Pryse Rice's Harriers will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 13th, at Spitein, Llandulas; and on Saturday. Dec. 17th. at Waunllwyd Gate; each day at 11.15 (weather permitting). Mr Lloyd Price's Harriers will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 13th, at Rhydcwmere: and on Friday, Dec. 16th, at Blaennantgwyn each day at 10.30. The Tivy-side Hounds will meet on Monday. ") -c 12th, at Capclefan; and on Thursday, Dec. 15th, it Cenarth; each day at 10.45.

JU-VIS is unequalled for Gravies, Hashes, Soups, Stews, or as an invigorating, nourishing bever- age. The choicest Beef is tised in its production. A Breal:fa to Cup for a Id.

A FINAL WARNING A final word to the electors cannot do better than sound a solemn warning to them of the grave posi- tion in which they stand to-day, notwithstanding the comparative safety which has been secured by the utter failure of the Redmond -Radicai-Sociali-t Government to get a majority. The results of this iorced election so lar if they show anything at all, prove that the election was without a s'ured of justification. The country has, however, been warned oy one of the greatest jurists in England, no lesj an authority than /Lord Lindley, who points out in a letter winch we 'print in another column that to say that the Parliament Bill is not a single-chamber Bill is false. It does not abolish the House of Lords but it gives the power to abolish the House of Lords wlldhel. reformed, or not. Moreover, if tae Bill is passed a Money Bill may be framed for raising a tax to be applied to effect serious constitutional changes without the consent of any Second Chamber and without further consulting the electors. Moderate men of both sides should pause before they vote and consider this momentous possibility. Ncnv is not the time to be swayed by local or personal feeling. Let no man vote for his local candidate simply be- cause he happens to be on one side, or because his name is so and so; let his vote be inlfuenced by a full reaiization of the profound posibilities that de- pend upon it for the country. Should 1 Lc Govern- ment of the country by some mischance fall into the hand., of a Socialist majority, the latter could pass a Bill to tav everybody, even incomes of £ 50 a year, and tax them un to 20s. in the pound if they wished. They could abolish the Crown itself and could smash the Empire to pieces, and would not hesitate to do it in order to get what they want, and what thev want i, "the lot." All this is posible and qP probable with a single-chamber government which will re-ult from the returning of the Redmond-ridden Govern- ment to power.

DEATH Cf rbP It, is with deep regret that we announce the (loath of the Rev. W. Eilir Evans, which occurred- at, his residence, t, Glare-gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased gentleman who was one of the most edudite of Welshmen' started his career as a journalist on the staff of this pajwr, and afterwards had a brilliant journalistic career. He was for many years a member of the literary staff of the "Western Mail." Originally I of a- most robust constitution, Mr. Evans's health began to frfil about two ybai-s ago. Eminent specialists were consulted. Notwithstanding this and the devoted nursing of his wife and daughter, he passed away as stated.

LAUGHARNE NOTaS I was pleased to see in Laugharne last week Miss Louise Hoare, daughter of P.C. Hoare, who after IU her stay in the Sanatorium was paying a round of visits to her She informed me that she had ginned consioerably in weight, and I must say her healthy appearance speaks well for the treatment lie has received. I ftffpe the benefit will be per- manent. < "All's well mat ends well." What Mnight have I been a serious accident resulting in permanent in jury, was avoided oy the only explanation possible, that is by Providence. Mr. Tom Howells and Miss Mansdl, Riook School, were driving to Carmarthen on Saturday last, but on arrival at the to1) of Gos- port the horse stumbled and fell, smashing the shafts ar)(I pitching both occupants into the road, happilv without, injury to themselves, and they were enabled to continue their journey by braice and train. On the oCth ult., the funeral of Miss Jane John, daughter of Mr. Thomas John, Gosport, took pla- e at St. Martin's. The deceased, who was brought irom Swansea, where she liad been in service with Dr. Latimer, was only 24 years of age. Th« funeral was public and was attendeu oy many muc- i •yinpathy being shown. The Cricket Club held their dance on t le lit ill T. in thc schoolroom. jiie weather. was nic,-t saul: on that evening/ and many ticket-holders" did not turn up in consequence. The funds. however, will benefit to the extent of about £ 4 10s. after ex- penses are paid, which is very good considering the short notice and the bad weather. The captain and players of the club desire me to tender in this column their best thanks to Mr. A. David, The Corse, for his gift of the refreshments, and to all tho.-e ladies and gentlemen who helped to make the dance a success. On the 3Cth ult. we had a visit from Mr. J. Hinds and his henchman, Mr. H. Davies. The schoolroom was well filled with representatives of both political parties, and Mr Hinds had a most respectful hearing; in fact Laugharne prides herself in giving both candidates a fair chance. Mr. Thomas Morse was in the ch^ur, and he was supported by a number of the Liberiu stalwarts. Mr. Hinds without beating about the bush commenced at once on the good old Lords, but not very successfully. iii fact, I don't think Mr. Hinds could abuse anybody in his heart although he tried hard to do it with his mouth so leaving that well-worn subject ha turned to the emotional side, and I can well well believe that Mr. Hinds would make a splendid evangelist. He said "his 'heart was bleeding" for Wales, but what particular kind of serfdom he dis- covered here, he failed to inform us; and after a gallant effort to work himself to a fever he sub- sided in favour of the Cardigan Bay;- hoping no doubt that the electors will apply the M.P. plaister to his heart. The entertainment by Mr. H. Davies, or the Cardigan bay as he calls himself, was ex- cellent. He got no further than the Lords, but he played it in good com'c style for all it. was worth, and was greeted frequently with loud laughter; and it was a pity seeing that there were so many iadies and children present that he made one un- pleasant jar which I do not care to put here; but apart from this it was a most enjoyable evening. Serious politics there was none until question time; when Mr. Hind declared against the ''Referendum" or "Poll of the Peopk"; and in answer to a I qiiestiion as to the number of bills passed or re- jected by the Lords he did not remember; so was informed that the number, was 232 passed and 5 rejected. Poor Lords; what a hullaballoo. The usual solemn farce of reading a long resolution abolishing the House of Lords wlas duly gone through, but to which Mr. John Morse, C. C., .promptly objected, saying that he was in favour of a Second Chamber properly elected by the people; and if the Conservatives present had 'held up their hands that beautiful resolution would have then been defeated. I don't know whether the old fire has gone -jut of them, or whether it was from natural shyness. If it was a matter of not hurting Air. Hinds' feelings, I doubt very much if that gentleman would thank them for their abstention.. But when polling day comes round I expect Mr. Cremlyn will have no cause to regret the part his supporters piayed in this ancient township. So now, boys, a strong poll, and a poll altogether. NOTES FOR TUESDAY. THAT the Government refuse the Referenduln or Poll cf the People. THAT their boasted trust of the People is conse- quently a sham. THAT every patient sinks party and votes for the Flag. THAT if disestablishment was as dead as the I IT! I I Dodo, Mr. Cremlyn would walk in.

The following letter has been received by Mr. John Hinds:— "Anwyl Mr. Hinds,—Yr ydyin ni sydd wedi gosod ein henwau isod fel gweinidogion eglwysi Anghydffurfiol Cymreig Llundain, yn 0 dy- muno pob Jlwvdd i chwi yn eich ymgyrch dros Avighydlfurfiaeth a Chenedlaetholdeb yng Ngor- dewin-barth. Yr ydych wedi bod erioed yn gyfaill teyrngfar i Anghydffurftaeth ac i Gymru ymhob cylch yn y britdinas. Gwyddom yn dda eifch bod wedi aberthu llawer iawn drostynt a hyderwn v gwna etholwyr y rhanbarth yna eich ddanfon ch\\i i'w cynrychioli yn senedd ein gwlad fel y caffoch cangac-h cylch inwy o gyfleusderau i wasanaethu Rchosion ag y gwyddom sydd yn agos iawn at eich calon. Ni cha etholaeth Gymreig bvth well cyfaill a chynrychiolwr. Dymunwn eich Jlwyddiant vn fawr iawn. Ydym, yr eiddoch yn bur, John E. D'avies (Jewin), H. Elvet Lewis (King's Cross), John Humphreys (City Road), Herbert Morgan (Castle Stret), Gwilym Havard (Wilton Square), R. O. Williams (Holloway). D. C. Jones (Borough). D. Tyler Davies (Ciapham Junction), David Davies (Walham Green), J. Machreth Res (Radnor Street).

LLANDYSSUl CHRISTMAS MARKET.—The Markets and Fairs Committee have issued public notices to the effect. that the Christmas fair and market is to be held at Llandyssul on Tuesday, December 20th, this vear.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN JEMPERAXCE.—A meeting of the Merched y Do was held on Tuesday evening at the Graig Baptist Chapel, and an invitation was sent to the public to attend. Several ladies from Cardigan attended as a deputation, and powerful adresses were given. P.S.A.—Mr. Perkins, a student of the Emlyn Grammar School, gave an address at the meeting on Sunday, and a beautiful duet was rendered by the pisses Maggie Jones and Getta Thomas. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday an interesting match was witnessed betwen the town team and a team from St. David's College. Lampeter. A very good .game was played, resulting in an easv victory for the visitors with a score of five goals to nil, "four of which were scored in the second half. Mr. James, Lloyds Bank, is the captain of the-local toafti. The duties of refereeing were satisfactorily performed by Mr. Richards, Metropolitan Bank.

PENIEL Owing to exigences of space, a' a result of elec- tion news, we liave been compelled to hold over the 0"' 0 account of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Pencerrig.

LAMPETER CHUBUH DEFENCE.—On Friday last, the Rey. Gri- ffith Thomas visited St. David's College, Lampeter, to address the students on the subject of "Disestab- lishment and Disendowment."fr. Thomas, as au old student, was most enthusiastically received, and his stirring address was greatly appreciated. He gave an excellent statement of the case and the pre- sent position of the struggle. The chair was taken by the Rev. the Principal. OBU'LTAHY. On the th November the death took place at the Workhouse heie of Mrs. Elizabeth Aohby iornierly of Hill Cottage, Derry Ormond, at tilt) age oi 79. fhe deceased was the widow of i'.dwai Asiiby, a coachman, and resided for many \e. r" m Hertfordshire. After the decease of her husband she came to Wales and had a situation with iVu. and Mrs. Cottenll. in her latter years she had bto me very much invalided, and upon the removal ot Mrs- CotteriU from Hill Cottage the deceased was to the Workhouse. Her remains were iMtned it ftt. Peter's Church on Thursday, the 1st ms-. ACY DHESS BALL. —A ball, which was got up )„ Miss Jeame Jones, was held at the Memorial Had on imday evening. The institute Baud provided most of the music, and their playing drew for' i the admiration of all pie.-ent. It was usual' 10 cu-a-e an orchestra from outride to attend the tu lis Vut there is no need to do so m future, and Mr E Davies Jone.s, the conductor, is to be congratulated on the improvement m his. uand. There were some ceautitul fancy costumes in evidence and the «vbcle> unueiiaiving was a gveat success. The M.C s I I) Dr. Evan Avails and L'ouucidor James -vioi ■ m ••SO.AR CHAPEL.— The weekly meeting o. Chris- tian endeavour Society was aeid on wuen a very interesting paper was read i Ajde tnan limotiiy Richards on the union meeunns at lhe lecturer gave m his usual style a report of the proceeding, or the Consul 1aJ Lmon ot England and Wales wncU they vi-iled "tie town last summer. Mr. E. D. Rees presided, and tne following also spoke, viz.: Messrs Evu Price, John Rees, J. Emrys Jones; J. E. Jones, Eryl, 4nJ Tom Davies, and Mrs. Morns and Mrs i £ i) Reos. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.-—Tne annual ^en ? I mg of this society was held oa Friday lasi the Black Lion Hotei, Lampeter, under tne pie idencv of Mr. J. C. Harford, i'aicondaie. lhe financial statement for the pant year showed a jonsrl 'table advance upon the previous year with a ~ir ispeet of further receipts of outstanding subscripti ms, The town had subscribed remarkably well this vear and canvassers were heartiy congratulated upoi their success. The following officers were elected for no t year, vi.: Chairman, Mr. J. C. Harford, Falcondale; vice-chairman, Mr John Rees, Dolgwm; treasurer, Air W. G. Edwards, Lloyds Bank; secretary, Mr J. D. Lloyd, 2, Bridge-street; auditors, Messrs D. H. Davies, N.P. Bank, and J. E. Evans, Ni-ntgelly House. The date of the next show was fixed for Thursday, September 31st, 1911. A motion v as brought forward to have a trotting competition at next year's show which will be further considered by the working committee. The offer of si'ver medals at next year's show by the Welsh Black Cattle Society was accepted, and it v ac also re- solved to petition the Board of Agrca'^urs to st-o- piy a cob stallion of the old Welsh to travel the district, or give a grant towards obtiiin<. one. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon, the 3rd., irlt, while Mr. Daniel Evans, Grantham, was proceedinf.1: towards Cwmanne he was overtaken bv a carriage belonging, to Brooklands, Cellan. Through some misunderstanding Mr. Evans was knocked down by the shaft of the carriage and one of the wheels went over his body. He was conveyed to his house, and when medical aid was called it was aertaincd that M). Evans. besides being badly bruised, had one of his ribs fractured. So far Mr. Evans is progressing favouiiibiy. PRESENTATION TO A LAMPETEH PROFE3SOB.—At a smoking concert held in St. David's College Hall on Wednesday last, the Rev. Ben Davies, mathematical lecturer, who is leaving to take up the responsible post of private chaplain to the Lord Bishop of St. David's, was the recipient of a pocket communion service, suitably inscribed, subscribed for by the stu- dents. The presentation was made by the senior scholar, Mr. W. N. Peregrine, and all his eulogistic itinarks regarding Mr. Davies were punctuated with loud a-.j.laueo, indicating the high esteem of the stu- de.i,, for Air Davies. The Principal and Professor Seoit (rhe Mayor) also spoke, and referred in suit- able terms to the Rev. Ben Davies' good qualities s. sit] i i'liant achievements during his collegiate ( ec f. A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.—We heartily con- gratulate Mrs. Wtlker, St. David's College, upon the great success achieved in connection with the enter- tainment promoted by her on oehalf of the Allty- mynydd Sanatorium Fund. Mrs. Walker worked assiduously selling tickets, and such is her influence in the town that a substantial sum was realized, as the following balance-sheet will show:—Receij^s (in- cluding a donation of 10. from the Rev. W. M. Morgan Jones), £30 9s. Expenses; Hall (including lighting and heating). £ 2*6s 3d. printing, JB1 7s. 6d.; acting rights. £1 actors' expenses (books, dress, etc.), J61 9s. lOd.; miscellaneous, 5s Od. It will be seen that the expenses were jB7 Os. Id. and Mrs Walker was enabled to hand over the sum of £23 8s. lid. to the Sanatorium Fund. Long may she live in our midst to carryon the good work w hich is so near and dear to her heart. Those wno took part also deserve thanks for their kindness in carrying out Mrs. Walker's project in such an effi- cient and praiseworthy manner. « ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—The choir of this church is busy preparing for Christmas, and intend singing Welsh and English anthems, a number of carols, etc. MASHONALAND MISSION.—The quarterly interces- sion service oh behalf of the above mission was held at St. Peter's Church on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Canon Camber-Williams, vicar, read the ser- vice, while the Rev D. J. Evans, curate, gave an address and read two letters received from the Rev. G. P. E. Brodrick, one of the missionaries. A col- lection was made on behalf of the Mission Fund. ST PETER'S GUILD.—The members of the Guild met oil Monday evening, when Mr. Roderick Evans, J.P., presided." There was a good attendance, the subject for discussion being a debate on "That tho Yeto of the House of Lords be Mr. J. Bartlett, Merlin, read an excellent paper in the affirmative, and Mr. R. J. Parry, Glyn, vigorously defended the House. A warm discussion followed, in which part was taken by Messrs. Reggie Lloyd, D. F. Lloyd, W. Lewis, Josiah Jenkins, Miss Thomas. Canon Camber-Williams, etc. At the close, Canon Camber-W ltlianis movl. a hearty vote of thanks to the readers of the papers, which was seconded by Mr. J. E. Evans, and carried unanimously. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION.—The annual meet- ing of this society was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Lower Schoolroom, when Mr. J. C. Harford, Falcondale, presided. A great deal of interest is taken in this movement, and undoubtedly it has been a great blessing to the town. Nurse Jarmyn has been most indefatigable in the performance of her duties, and she was highly complimented upon the good work. The following report was read, and warmly applauded .—At the general meeting of the Association held on December 15th, 1909, Mrs. Cam- ber-Williams resigned her post as vice-president, and Mrs. Inglis-Jones was unanimously elected in her place. The committee were re-elected. Since issu- ing the last report the District Nurse Association has -uttered the loss of several friends. Death has taken tvom us a kind and valued friend in the late Mr. David Jones, who was treasurer of the Association since its start, and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, an active mem- ber of the committee, he committee also regret los- in" the services of Mrs. Evans, of Pontfaen, who has left Lampeter. During the year the committee met five times. The number of cases visited by Nurse Jarmyn during the year was 130. and the visits paid 3.150, but owing to the national loss sus- tained in rhe death of King Edward VII., just pre- vious ro that date, the committee decided to cancel the proposed fete, and to hold a jumble sale and sale ot work in the auttmn in its place. This took place on October 26th and resulted in a clear profit of £42 12s. 4d. OnNovember 16th an impromptu sale was held in the Town Hall to get rid of some of the remaining jumble things, and j31 9s. 8d. was realised. The collection at the harvest festival at the parish church and Maestir amounted to £5 6s. hi. The thanks of the committee are due to those who have kindly given clothing and old linen, etc.. during the Thc*V?eounts were very kindly audited by Mr. "B. Davies-Evans Messrs. Lloyds Bank have acred as lion .treasurers since the death of Mr Dd. Joues."—The various officers were elected, and also the committee, and it is satisfactory to state that there is £28 in hand after paying all expenses. SHILOH.—The weekly meeting of the Shiloh Mutual Improvement Society was held on Friday evening last. The Rev. T. LI. Roderick presided, and the following miscellaneous programme was gone throughSolo, '"F'farwel i'n GwlHl," Mr E. J. Morgan; solo, "Codiad yr Ehedvdd," Miss Jaenie MegTcks; solo, "The Better Land," Miss Nancy Thomas; recitation, "Women's Suffrage." Miss Davies and friends: solo, "Rhyfelgvrch Capdcn Mor- gan," Mr. VV. Megicks: reading competition, first pnz* divided betwe'Jh Miss Moses and Mr. T- J. Thomas; solo, "Pererin wyr." Miss Jones; address, Rev. S. E. Prydderch: quartette, Mrs. D. Jones and friends; quartette, Mrs D. Jones and friends. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of the Welsh National Anthem. DEBATING SOCIETY.—Mr. D. Rees Jones presided over the weekly meeting of the College School De- bating Society on Saturday evening, the 3rd ir.-t.. the subject for debate being ilFreo Trade or Tariff Re- form." For Free Trade Mr. John Daves read an excellent paper, and was seconded by Mr. D. B. Jen- kins, while Mr C. Stevenson read an excellent paper in favour of Tariff Reform, seconded by Mr D. M. Richards. The majority voted for Tariff Reform. GAS COMPANY.—The half-yearly of the shareholders of the Lampeter Gas Ocmpany was teld on Wednesday afternoon, and was presHed over by Professor A. W. Scott, (may r the chair- man. Directors.—Principal Bt>bb, Colonel jl. Davies- Evans, Mr J. C. Harford, and Mr D. F Lloyd, tho retiring directors, were re e\>cted Price of Gas.—A letter was read' from the Town Council asixing for a reduction in the price of gas. The Secretary was directed to write in renly that in fice of tho liabilities incurred by the Company in order to extend facilities to persons to use gas; the company cannot see their way to reduce the price at present. Extension of Main.—The manager was directed to prepare and submit an estimate of the expense of extending the main along Bryn-road. Printed and Published by "The Journal" Company, King Street, Carmarthen.