The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

3Btrtbs—iTDarnaoes—Deaths. DEATHS. DAVIES. March 5th, at Danygraig Farm. Cwm- ffrwd, near Carmarthen, Miss Margaret Davies, I t aged 71 years. HOWELL.—March 1st, at Tanerdy Farm, Nant- garedig, William HoweU, son of the late Thomas and Saaah Howell, of Talfan-isaf, Abernant, aged 53 years. JENKINS. March 3rd, at Hafod House, Ystrad- meurig, Cardiganshire, Mr. Charles Jenkins. JONES,March 2nd, at.h Millstream Cottge, Glan- nant-road, Carmrthen, Mr. John Jones, aged 81 years. WATTS.—March 3rd, at Ffynon Berwin, Idole, near Carmarthen, Mrs. Elizabeth Watts, aged 87 years. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of dear mother, Lizzie Lavinia Evans, wife of Mr. John Evans, Council School House, Cardigan, who died March 6th, 1912. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by Father and the children. 'Dear mother, how we long for thee!"

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NOTES OF THE WEEK. To-morrow (Saturday) the County Council elections will take place in some thirteen divisions in the county. There are two contests in Carmarthen Mr. H. S. Holmes, vice-principal of the South Wales Training College, opposing Mr. John Lewis, 'I Gwynfryn, and Mr. John Crossman trying con- clusions with Mr. H. E. Blagdon-Richards. Mr. Holmes is very brief, and to the point in his el- ection address, making it quite clear that had Mr. Lewis not come out on political and sectarian lines. he would not have opposed him. Mr. Crossman is out for similar reason-, and to break up the auuo- oratic political caucus, Ilúch now rules the county, I to the great disadvantage of the ratepayers. Politics should not find a place in local govern- ment. A\ hat is wanted is that the best men possible should be returned to the various councils to ad- minister the affairs of the county. Unfortunately, howdver, politics dominates the Carmarthenshire Council at present and operates against the desired policy of "economy with due regard to efficiency." Anything that can be done to break down this barrier will be a real service to the county. Over and over again people say "Yes, we have too much of one colour on the Council, and more of the other would be a great advantage." But colour is not wanted there at all, but brains and business acumen. Now the county has an opportunity of remedying to some extent thi- state of affai. Let the rate- payers see that they do it. A to Carmarthen, well the electors know how the last Council treated them over the borough roads They did not even treat the Town Council fair ap- plication for an increase of grant towards main- taining the county roads, with scant courtesy. Well then let the ratepayers snow their resentment of such scurvy treatment by doing something to- wards breaking down the barrier to progress by returning Mr. Holmes and Mr. Crossman. The borough can rely on one thing, that if plain and straight talking can bring the County Council to a sense of justice, it will be done, and the two mem- bers who have been given a walk over, the Rev. A fuller Mills and Dr. Dezil Harries, will have to faJl into line with them. We have not the slightest doubt the electors who have studied the County Council reports in the past, will unhesitatingly vote for Mr. Crossman and Mr. Holmes. Just think, between £25,000 and £30,000 to be spent, on county roads this year, and a paltry £300 to Carmarthen to maintain roads which cosff a lot over double And what about the grant of £4.000 from the Roads Board, and not a brass farthing to Carmarthen. At Laugharne, Mr. W. H. Dempster is contesting the seat against Mr. T. Morse, Maesgwndwn, and n rf'rT"h0Uld have no d^culty in heading the poll. Mr. Dempster is not new to the work, having very ably represented Laugharne on the County Council previously, when he fought hard to get the road from St. Clears to Laugharne taken over, as it unquestionably should be, and would have been for *he ^adlcnI caucus referred to in the first note. They bar the way to progress, and the pros perity of Laugharne and the district. Mr. Demp- ster is quite right when he maintains that with a busiriess-hke applicaion, the Laugharne road could be flaken over by the county, the other roads kept in a better state of repair, and tho total cost not amount to the expenditure on the roads to-day This huge .sum is not being spent judiciously, nor to the bet advantage of the county. At Llangeler and Penboyr, Capt. Lewes, Llys- newvdd, is being forced to a contest bv a minister of religion, the Rev. T. Owen. We have always mainfained that a minister or clergyman has more than enough to do in carrying out the duties of his sacred calling. But in Capt. Lewes the electors have an ideal representative. He is by far the heaviest ratepayer in the district, where he was born and bred, and having closely identi- fied himself with the life of the locality, no one knows its requirements better. He has always exercised an influence for good on the Council, and this was seen in his opposition to the wanton extra- vagance of building a new school in a district where it was not wanted, and against the wishes of the ratepayers. The electors will not readily forget these tlhings, and doubtless will pay the rev. gentle- man in the right way for forcing on them the cost of an unnecessary election. IFor similar reasons to those in Carmarthen. Mr. Roy Evans, solicitor, is opposing Mr. John Lewis, Meiros Hall, at Newcastle-Emlyn, and the mal- administration of the Small Holdings Act ilS playing an important part in the election. There is no gam- snjirlg Mr. Roy Evans would make a first-cla^s re- presentative. He has t'ne courage of his convictions, knows how to express them forcibly, and never fears to criticise any proposition. His election would be an acquisition to the Council, and IJS to be devoutly hoped for. His presence on the Council would do much towards bringing about the much-desired re- form in administraion, which alone can lead to pro- gress. Mr. T. R. Jones. Pantglas, has a splendid record of service on the County Council, which bhould stand him in good stead in his election at Pencader. He is a sound man of business, and possesses those qualities so necessary in a county councillor. He has lived in the district all his life, know;" its re- quirements and the electors can be safely left to do the right thing in returning him. At Cilycwm, the ratepayers are very fortunate in having tho services of a candidate like Mr. Campbell- Davys, Noyadd, ready to champion their in- terest". He is the heaviest ratepayer in the district, has its best interests at heart, and no better n'urü- sentative could be fotuid. The present member (Mr. Roland Williams) has recognised thi. and in a spirit which is to be greatly admired, has declined to oppose Mr. Campboli- Davys, who should have no difficulty in beating Mr. Dl. Lewis, Ynysyborde. A fight which will be watched with interest takes place in Llangendeirne, where two local ministers are in the field. All we can say to the electors La of two mmister-'s the less likely to do harm is to be chosen. Oniy one content vvdl take place in the Amman Valley for seats on the Carmarthenshire County Council, but it is probable that what is lacking in number be made up in keenness. This contest takes place in tne Bettws electoral division, where Mr. Tom Morris, Garnant, first and only Labour member on the County Council, is being opposed. The candidates are: Mr. Hy. Folland, Fronde^. Glanamman, sheet and tinplate manufacturer (Liberal); Mr. Tom Morris, Brown Hill Villas, Gar- nant, miner (Labour); and Mr. Arthur Williams. Gellifawnen. Glanamman, cycle and motor manufac- turer (Liberal)). Mr. Folland is a hard-headed busi- ness man, and his services wou'd be of great value to the county. It is quite certain he would be a party to no clique, but his motto would be economy with due regard to efficiency."

LOCAL tKTBLUGEMCE. HAND CRUSHED.—Mr. E. Baskerviile had a hand crushed in machinery at the Rink Picturedrome on Thursday in last week. RNNFALL RKCORDS.—At Golden Grove Gardens: Feb. 26th, 0.02 inches; Feb. 27th, 0.00; Feb. 28th, 0.00; Marcn 1st. 0.00; March 2nd, 0.61; March 3rd, 0.52; March 4th, 0.24; total, 1.39 inches.—F. Sur- man. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. — The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following r—Periodicals from Mr. R. James, Bridge- street; Mrs. Morris, Coomb; Mrs. Gwynne-Hu^hes, Glancothy; Mr. W. S. G. Morris, Ystradwrallt, rnd Mrs. Scott, Llanstephan. Soup KITCHEN FUND.—The Mayor of Carmarthen (Mr. J. B. Arthur) wishes to acknowledge, with thanks, the following subscriptions towards flhe above fund:—Misses Williams, Gwynondale, Llan- arthney, £2 2s.; Mrs. Hill. Picton-terrace, £2 2s.; The Mayor, fill Is.; Miss E. Williams, 9, Lammas- street, £1 Is.; Mr. W. Morgan, Cunliffe Bakery, J31 Is.: Mrs. Lester, Furnace Mr. J. P. Lewis, Picton-terrace, 5s.; Miss Latimer Jones, The Parade, 5s.; Mrs. Dr. Williams, Spilman-street, 5s. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNIOW.—Speaking at the annual meeting of the West Wales division of the G.W.R. Temperance Union at Carmarthen on Saturday evening last (when an increase of 155 members, raising the strength to 738, was reported), Sir Stafford Howard dealt exhaustively with the evils of the drink traffic. He wished more could be done to diminish intemperance at Llanelly. Un- fortunately they on the Stepney Estate had long leases. As a consequence if would take a long time to rid the town of as many public-houses as he would like to BRAVKRY REWARDED.—A silver watch has been presented to David Peregrine (13), who saved the life of Kethurah Morgan, a little Tumble girl, who caught fire in November last year. RED CROSS SOCIETY.-A meeting of the Red Cross bociety will be held on March 10th. at the Boar's Head Hotel, when Col. Megill, C.B., will deliver an address on Red Cross work in the Balkan War DEATH.-On Sunday last, the death took pIaoe of a hignly esteemed and respected townsman tne person of Mr. John Jones, Millstream Cottkge <J anannt-road. The deceased, who was 81 years of age, had been for 25 years an attendant at the Car- marthen Joint Counties Asylum. He leaves a daughter and several grandchildren to mourn their loss, with whom tne deepes tsympathy is felt. .OBITUARY. It is with deep regret the numerou. trends and acquaintances of Mm. Elizabeth Watts IMynon Berwin, Idole, near Carmarthen, will learn of her death on Monday last. The deceased, who was 87 years of age, leaves a sorrowing husband, so?*- ,una daughter to mourn their loss. Tne b'S gJ;c„dp|F'"k-v,« Rama C11apel bllrÏ.al ground. 1)KATH.—The death took place on Wednesday of Mi,s Margaret Davies, Danygraig Farm. Cwmffrwd ma:- ^armurtheii. The deceased, who was 71 wars of age, was a faitiiful member of Penvgraio- Chapel, fane leaves, two sisters to mourn the.r loss, with whom the empathy is felt. The funeral Slgro^r .M()nday next at Penygrai,g Chapel burial ground. HORSE SALE.—Messrs. Frank Lloyd and Sons are N fU" Sreat Mar0h saW of 700 horses the North Wales Repository, Wrexham, on Wednesday, ihunsday, and Friday next. WedncsdavV sa'e com- prises 250 hunters, harness horse., cobs and pomes, a grand section from well-known breeders. On TWday, 150 powerful mares and geldings, nearly i frP,a ~'lx -7ar3 old- 151 to 17.2 h.ii. Will be so d. They are fit for any kind of work. FruLX sale w set apart for 300 pedigree shires, light, lurrv vanners and young !,„m Two day, trial is given on all horses for work. Catalogue may be had from the Auctioneers, Wrexham. G W^V ffTAf CH\*GE8-The following local ..R. staff changes have been announcedCWks assenger Department): O. Williams, Llanelly to T Rno> D" J" ?hlliips' Carmarthen to Ll £ eu £ V s fS nD' unby to Swans0a Valley Junction' D' T J Br,iton Ferry to P^broke DoSS 1. Vavies, signal porter, Juianrhystyd-road to Carmarthen, as signalman; E. Jones ported 'rtJ?. derwen to Kidwelly, as shunter; E. J. Lloyd,' parcel RiehT'd ?° Glanam[nan, as checker; F. H w 17? "or;,str•« *>* £ l-ampman, J. Pumrord, branch guard. Carmarthen Junction to Llanelly Dock, as goods guard. WILL OF THE LATE MRS. EMMA LLOYD. Mrs. Emma Webb Lloyd, of Nantyrhogfaen, Carmar- thenshire who died on January 16, widow of Mr. i f3 u P of Brunant> Carmarthenshire and daughter of the Rev. William Wheeler Web!> rf'mi estate of the gross value of £ 3129 of l,Ch. f2i01f v* I*~ity, -d probate of *:11 15, 1903. has been granted to her aon Major George William David Bo wen Lloyd of Fiondeg, tour Oaks, Warwickshire, and her son-in- yrhoiSe* S Th°ma3 Maybery Jones> of Nant- ST. DAVID s CHURCH.—On Sunday next, and fol- lowing days, the above church will be re opened for cuine service, after restoration, by tile Lord Bishop lZ d"K's<' will preach a Welsh sermon the e\ ening. It considered to be the finest and ln< tnSr v '°A ,the diooxse- un Thursday even- vstw!-th n' a°0n D' M" A- Williams, Aber- ystvtjth, will preach m English and in the cour-e of this service, a memorial tablet to the memorv of the late Arcideacon D. A. Williams, M A a former vicar of tne parish, will be unveiled. WHITE CROSS LKAGI k. —Under the auspices of tne ^e Crass League, the Rev. C. F. Cartwiight, organizing .secretary, addressed gatherings of women boys aud men at the Assembly Rooms on Wednes- day. Iiie lecturer stated the evils arising out of the great sin of impurity and how the tins of the Sirw'tinr UP°n He also ,? mowing opposition of the public to t le White falave traffic, of the measure recently put into law to suppress the nefarious work of the procurer- Votes of thanks were passed vo the speaker on tne proposition of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. Waiter Spurrell, J.P. LIOnel G. Crossman, youngest son of Mr. Jonn Crossman, Arybryn, has just been ap- pointed house physician at St. Hospt- ta., London. Dr. Grossman's career is worth: of special mention. It was only a little over five ago that he was a boy in the Carmarthen Grammar fachool; he Jias ju.-t taken his M.R.C.S .and L.R.C.P. and last year he won the Kirke's gold medal for vhat and last year he won the Kirke's gold medal for vhat year the blue ribbon of the year's work at St. Bartholomew's. For one so young such a beginning f..lU prom«e, and both Dr. Crossman and his J, '?1' m"ffc conSratulated on such an addition SUDD Ll°th TT1 Tn Which Carmarthen has supplied the medical profession. WELSH FIELD COMPANY-ROYAL ENGINEERS — for week ending March 15th 1913-0fficer on duty, Capt. J. Francis: N.C.O. on duty faergt G. Jones; Orderly corporal, Corpl" T. Hughes; Orderly trumpeter, Tpr. A. Duckfield. Monday—Recruits' drib, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday- Miniature Range practice, 7 p.m. Thursday- Judging distance practice, 2.30 p.m. Saturday- Judging distance practice, 2.30 p.m Notice. Members who have not completed their minature range practices are requested to do so during the ensuing month.—(Signed) John Uranois, Cant Welsh Feild Co., R.E., Carmarthen^ P 4TH BATT. THE WELSH REGIMENT.-(E Company.- March 1913 T'' th« March, 1913.-Officer on duty, 2nd-Lieut. W. L, Dudley. C ompany orderlies, Serai W R and Lance-Corpl. G. Davies. Parades,' e £ Son. day-Company drill, 7.30 p.m., drill order; Recruits' M i ?if,ni"n >plam clothes- Tuesday-Route March College Half Company, 2 p.m., drill order; Kecruits drill, 7.30 p.m., plain clothes; Arming and Firing Instruction. 7.30 p m plain clothes. Wednesday Attestation of Recruits and Recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m., plain clothes; MmiatAire Range Instruction, 7.30 p.m., plaia c othes. Friday-Recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m., plain clothes; ^-C-O.s Instruction. Visual Training and the uses of Landscape Targets on Miniautre Range, 7.30 p.m.. plain clothes.—By order, J. F. de Rees, E Co-4th We,sh THE RIXK PiCTUREDROME.-The 'Drome continues to win popular approval for the excellence of the •<ue provided and not to say anything of the eom- tort of the accommodation. The principal pictures this week as "Ihe Episode of Waterloo," a highly interostmg story; "A Lesson in Love,' and "The M I in^ ^anfaSCmatlng STORY* For Monday, Maich 10th, the following will be shewn:—"Life or Pea,th'„ a thrilling drama; "King Robert «f oiciiy. atter Long-fellow's famous poem 'The Bad- minton Hunt," a day with the best pack of hounds in the world; 'Nan in Fairyland," a delightful Christmas story: "The Palace of Mystery," "8¡.b.- born Cupid," and "A Good Berth," three highly humorous pictures. For Thursday, March 13th- ite. Hector GentJeman," a powerful militai-^ drama: ''The Great Drought" and 'The UrouW« TriaJ,;v uvo absorbing rtories filled with incidents will be shewn. RINKING is held at Afternoons, 2.30 to 4.30 (Saturdays excepted); even- ings, 6 to 7.30 (1 hursdays and Saturdays excepted). columns 1 ars'' «* our advert^men't columns.

PEKCARREG CHURCH DKMyca -Tne Rev. R. H. Richards, M.A., Cnurch Defence .ec.turer, addressed a meeting at the Coedmore Council School on Wednesday Jast. Tne Rev. D. James M.A.. vicar of the pari.,h: beiu in the chair The lecturer remarked upon the un- fairness of the Government in connection with ruhe* giving as an instance the ca-e of Ruthyn, w^ Dean Goodman. Westminster, bought the tithe* that formerly belonged to laymen, one-third be,ng gnen to tne Cnurch and the remaining two-thirds to be distributed amongst the poor. Tna present •Government now proposes to take away the rithes that, were given to the Church, leaving the other two-tnirds where they now remained. He also dral* "ith the glebe lands, saying that although S were no deeds at the present to prove the eifts yet there was no doubt tnat they had been given' Jtle also mentioned the uncertain position of curates lne chairman of the meeting, hi* speech said tnat, his own parisn did not seem to support the argument that disestablishment wa,, demanded by the people of Wales. The result of the petition in the parish was tnat 60 per cent, of the adult popu, hition of the pansa were against disestablishment At the conclusion of the meeting a resolution was submitted by Mr. Lewis Rees, Llwynhelig, seconded by Mr. Tom Davie,, Fehnfach. and carried unam. mously. Tne resolution being-" That this meeting of the parish of Peneatreg strong'y protest against the disestablishment of the Church in Wale. and a against secularisation of money hitherto devoted to religious purposes." The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the lecturer and speaker nro Oi?«"d