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COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. RESULTS OF THE CONTESTS. There were fourteen contests for seats on the Carmarthenshire County Council on Saturday last, and in several places the keenest interest was evinced, whilst in others the electors were apparent- ly indifferent. At Carmarthen very little excite- ment marked the two contests in the western ward, although at Johnstown, in one booth, all the voters on the register, with the exoeption of five, recorded their X, and all with the exception of 16 in the other. The town poll was very small. The result was declared about 9 p.m. by the Returning Offioer (Aid. W. Vincent Howell Thomas) as below. There was only a small gathering present. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the Returning Officer by Mr. H. S. Holmes, seoonded by Mr. J. Crossman, both of whom took advantage of the opportunity to thank their supporters, and those who had voted for them. Dr. Lewis supported In the absence of his father (Mr. John Lewis). At Laugharne there was a keen contest, but Mr. Dempster's supporters rallied round him strongly, with the result that he was, as we anticipated, elec- ted wit'n a good majority. A hot struggle centred round the Cenarth election, where Mr. Roy Evans put up a Rplendid fight against Mr. John Lewis, despite the fact that Mr. John Lewis appealed to the Radicals and Nonconformists of the area tto support him as such. Mr. Evans is to be heartily congratulated on the success which attended his first effort, and though he was not successful, he polled so heavily, that in comparison his defeat is a moral victory. At Llangeler and Penboyr Capt. Lewes retained his seat on the Council with a good majority. The opposition moved heaven and earth to secure the return of their nominee, but the eleo- tors recognising the merits of Capti. Lewes would have none of it. Capt. Campbell-Davys, at Cily- c.wm, gave his opponent a severe drubbing, which should teach him a salutory lesson in forcing an election on a people who did not want it. Exciting contests took place at Whitland and Burry Port. The results are as uder: CARMARTHENSHIRE. CARMARTHEN (Western Ward, Lower Division). H. S. Holmes (C.) 152 John Lewis (R.) 136 Majority 16 Conservative gain. CARMARTHEN (Western Ward, Upper Division). *H. E. Blagdon Richards (R.) 268 John Crossman (C.) 243 Majority 25 No change. CILYCWM. J. Campbell-Davys (C.) 246 Daniel Lewis (R.) 99 Majorty 147 Conservative gain. LAUGHARNE. W. H. Dempster (C.) 223 T. S. K. Morse (R.) 184 Majority 39 Conservative gain. I PEMBREY, Soutih. Dr. J. H. Williams (Lab.) 390 *G. E. Bowen (U.) 202 Mapjority 188 Labour gain. WHITLAND. William Thomas (R.) 228 *Dr. R. L. Thomas (I.) 184 ¡ Majority 44 Radical gain from Ind. BERWICK HAMLET DIVISION. David Hughes (L.) 299 *David Harry (L.) 289 Majority 10 No political change. BETTWS. *Tom Morris (Lab.) 503 Henry Folland (R.) 285 Arthur Williams (R.) 142 Majority 218 No change. CENARTH *John Lewis (R.) 261 David Evans (C.) 231 Majority 30 No change. LLANGENDEIRNE. I *Rev. R. H. Jones (R.) 273 Rev. Ben. Morris (R.) 238 Majority 35 No change. LLANGELER. *William Lewes (C.) 360 Rev. E. T. Owen (R.) 320 Majority 40 No change. LLANYBYTHER & LLANLLWNI. Thomas Jones (R.) 334 Dr. E. Jones (R.) 240 Majority 94 No change. LLANFIH AN GEL-AR-ARTH. *T. R. Jones (C.) 261 Ben Rees (R.) 170 Majority 91 No change. PEMBREY, North. *Rev. J. H. Rees (R.) 302 David Evans (R.) 227 W. Bassett (U.) 184 Majority 75 No change. CARDIGANSHIRE. TWO CONSERVATIVE GAINS. The following results were declared on Saturday of the contests for seats on the Cardiganshire County Council. Out of the seven polls the Con- servatives gained two scats and the Radicals one STRATA FLORIDA. Dr. Morgan (C.) 152 *David Jenkins (R.) 103 Majority 49 Conservative gain. LLANILAR. E. J. Tvana (R.) 140 Isaac Jones (R.) 103 Majority 37 No change. LLANRHYSTYD. David Davies (R.) 148 *D. Morgan James (C.) 120 Majority 28 Radical gain. LLANON. Evan Morris Jones (R.) 119 Evan Morgan (C.) 115 Majority 4 No change. AERON. J. M. Howell (R.) 159 Thomas Jenkins (C.) 144 Majority 15 No change. LLANFAIR Joseph Evans (C.') 149 John Walter Davies (R.) 133 Majority 16 Conservative gain. LLANWNEN. David Evans (R.) 98 John Jones (R.) 92 Majority 6 No change. ABERPORTH. B. T. Davies (C.) 118 J. Williams (R.) 80 Majority 38 Conservative gain. LLANGRANOG. C. Evans (R.) 100 T. Jones (R.) 63 Majority 37

LLANDILO URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of this body was held in last week, when there were present Councillors J. Stephens (chairman), Dr. Jones (vice-chairman). W. Hopkins, D. Pritchard Davies, A. E. Roberts, A. E. Harries, J. R. Evans, D. Morgan (White Horse.), R. T. Evans, Claud R. Davies ;the clerk (Mr. R. Shipley Lewis), Dr. Phillips, medical officer of health. and the surveyor (Mr. J. Roderick). The Clerk s-aid he had received a reply from the district superintendent of the L. and N.W. Railway Co. stating that the question of running a motor- van between Cross Hands and L'.andilo was well under consideration at headquarters.. Mr. A. E. Harries applied for permission to cart materials through Penlan Park to raise the boundary wall between his premises and the park. The application was acceded to. Replying to Mr. Claud R. Davies as to how they were going to arrange about the extra three candi- dates at the forthcoming election, The Clerk said that the five highest on the poll would be elected for three years, and the other three would be for two years. Mr. D. Morgan-Suppose there are only eight nominated? The Clerk said that in that case the five retiring members would be re-elected for three years. An application was reocived from Mrs. M. A. Rees for permission to put a fruit stall in the cattle market. Mr. Claud R. Davies said they had had similar applications in respect to the Park. Mr. D. Morgan thought they fchould give it to local people as well as foreigners. Tne Surveyor said that any who had taken a stall there he had charged street tolls. The matter was left in the Surveyor's hands. Mr. Jno. R. Williams, solicitor, wrote on behalf of Mr. Dd. Evans, Mount Pleasant, the owner of the land on t'ne Llandilo site of the river over which the footpath to the new bridge leads, pointing out that the Council had not yet done anything in regard to the railing off of the footpath. If they wanted it six inches wider then he asked for another E5. Mr. D. Morgan enquired if a committee had not been appointed to interview Mr. Evans with a view to coming to terms with him. Dr. Jones and Mr. Hopkins said it proved a failure. Mr. PritchardDavies thought Mr. Evans was very hard on the Council. Mr. D. Morgan believed the Council were pre- pared to erect a wire fence. Mr. Claud R. Davies said Mr. Evans wanted one that would cost £ 75. Mr. D. P. Davies said the wire would cost 215 to £ 20. A lengthy discussion ensued during which it Was stated that Mr. Evans wanted an unclimable fence. Mr. E. A. Roberts proposed that they should again go to Mr. Evans and get a thorough understanding as to what was really wanted. A committee consisting of the Chairman, Vice- chairman, Mr. W. Hopkins, Mr. A. E. Harries, Dr. Jones, and Mr. D. P. Davies, was appointed to meet Mr. Evans and his solicitor at the Clerk's office. Tne Clerk said that the Camp Committee had gone on very well with their work, and they had settled with all the tenants excepting one. The report of the Water Committee was read and it was resolved that the iFfairfach Cheese Factory be granted a supply of water from the Llandyfan main through a half-inch pipe at £10 a year. Mr. J. R. Evans complained of the rough stones in Abbey-terrace, which projected out of the wall on Council property. He thought it ought to be attended to.—Referred to the Streets Committee. The Surveyor reported that he had two tenders for the supply of one truck of patent kerbing and channelling bricks. For the two sorts Mr. S. P. Morris quoted 12s 8d. and 13s. lid. per dozen re- spectively. The Llandilo Sawmills quoted at 14s. and 12e. 9d. The tender of Mr. S. P. Morris was accepted. The Surveyor drew attention to the fencing that had been placed on Crug-road. Barbed wire had been placed so as to take in the roadway. Proposed by Mr. C. R. Davies and seconded that the Street Committee visit the place. Mr. Claud R. Davies at a later stage, on behalf of the Council,, sincerely thanked the Chairman for tho trees and guards he had put down, especially those in A!an-road. Mr. E. A. Roberts seconded him for his generous gift in giving the ornamental trees. He hoped many others would follow. The Chairman—Thank you very much. It was only a small beginning, and I hope others will follow suit. Opportunities do crop. If others would give one or two they soon would have a number. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer (Dr. Phillips) in his annutl re- port stated the births registered during the year were 35, and deaths 36. Amongst the deaths were 5 from diseases of the brain, 5 from diseases of lungs3 8 from diseases of the heart, 3 cases of cancer, 4 from consumption, 12 of the deaths were over 70 seventy years of age. There were no deaths from any of the zymotic diseases. Tnere were 5 deaths registered under one year, which gives a rate of 42.8 per 1,000 persons, as compared with 95 per 1,000 for the whole of England and Wales, this is not by any means satisfactory. The measures employed to reduce infantile mortality in the town are cheifly educational. The milk supplied to the town is de- rived from a variety of milk vendors in the vicinity of the town, as well as in the town itself, the quality and supply is good. There is only one offen- sive trade in the district, viz., a tannery just outside the town. No infringement of the bye-laws has occurred. It is to be hoped a more successful effort will be made this year in tar spraying the streeta of the town, and that it be carried out earlier in the year. The streeti3 are kept fairly clean. The slaughter-houses are kept as clean as circumstances will allow. As the present slaughter-house has been condemned by four medical officers of health, I think you must realise that some form of municipal must replace the primitive slaughterhouse in exist- ence in this town, and that all private slaughter- houses should be done away with. Of zymotic diseases, there were 6 cases of erysipelas, 8 diph- theria, but cases of measles or scarlet fever oc- curred during the year. There were 4 cases of tuberculosis notified during the year, and 4 deaths registered. I suggested in my last year's report. the advisability of circulating pamphlets of informa- tion to every householder in the town regarding consumption. I am sorry my suggestion was not carried out. As tuberculosis is now compulsorily notifiable, it only requires a little effort on behalf of the local authority to stamp out consumption in a town with such favourable conditions as Llandilo.

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THE PERIL OF THE AIR. Few people at the present moment, in this country at any rate, take much interest in anything that has to do with the safety of old England from attack. We have been so accustomed to jog along, leaving all unpleasant duties to others and not bothering our heads about anything, except, generally speaking, very trivial and local topics. Now to these good people, if they will be good enough to read the following few passages, I think I can safely say the outlook will be anything but pleasant. I must confess it comes as a great shock to me to know what real danger we stand. I refer to the wonderful fleet of airships owned by Germany. In a very short time Germany will have 20 huge airs-hips, nearly all capable of carrying not only a large crew, but also machine guns and great quantities of high explosives. I think it may interest some of your readers to givo a few details of some of these airships. The Zeppelin airship LI has. a carrying capacity of 27 tons, can travel at 50 miles an hour, and como a distance of 1.550 miles without coming down to the ground. Another airship belonging to Germany can remain in tne air for four days and four nights, also travels at 50 miles an hour, armed' with several machine guns and in addition carries 2,0001bs. of incendary bombs. Other airships of similar capacity are the Viktoria dulse and the Schuette Lanz. It is interesting a'so to notice that considerable progress has been made in the fighting power of these airships. Not long ago an airship armed with a machine gun opened fire at a target from an altitude of 3,000ft. and succeeded in hitting this target with the third shot! Again the Zeppelin air ship Zlll while at practice at battle speed at a height at 6,000ft. shot to pieces a target representing a village in seventeen minutes! Then turn to what to my mind is the most appall- ing danger of all we read that bomb-dropping, thanks to the new sighting instrument, now approaches an exact science. Just think of 20 huge airships circling over London dropping explosive bombs! And the danger is not confined to London alone. Think of all our naval bases and harbours, our arsenals and camps. It is reported on good authority that bombs contain- ing 1501bs. of chemicals have been manufactured, which can be dropped and on eixploding fill the air with poisonous gases, so that no one can ese-ape within 100 yards. What would happen if suddenly we heard the whurr of the approaching fleet of German airships—what would we do? What steps are we taking to cope with this very real danger. I think my nerves are a^ good as most people's but I must confess after reading about these un- deniable facts about the power and capacity of these new engines of war, a very uncomfortable feeling came over me, and the thought keeps recurr ing in my mind What if Germany really made up her mind to attack?" How could we defend our country? Are we prepared in any way? We mignt have to cry for peace without striking a b'ow. It seems a horrible dream, but facts are hard things, and yet I suppose we &hall still muddle on- Home Rule for Ireland and Welsh Disestablishment and other wild schemes are to the present patriot of far more importance than the safety and welfare of the Empire. That an end will come and much quicker than most people think is the opinion of every sane- thinking man, unless the country wakes up and really determines to make itself safe against attack, not only on the sea, but on land and in the air. DELME DAVIES-EVANS. [It would be interesting to hear other opinions on this most important topic.—Ed., JOURNAL.]

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TUMBLE. PRESENTATION.—In November, 1912, a little girl named Keturah Morgan, daughter of Mr. Tom Morgan, Maesteg, was playing near a fire lit in the garden, when her clothes, caught fire. Her mother was not at home at the time. Her screams attracted the notice of a lad, named David Peregrine, aged 13, Gwalia, Tumble. He was playing in a neighbour- ing field, and immediately rushed to the child. He took off his coat, and wrapped it round her. and thus extinguished the flames. Though badly burnt, the child's life was saved. It was felt that such a brave act should not go unrewarded, and the Rev. D. J. Lewis., B.A., Bethesda, where the children's parents worship, took steps to report the facts to a society in London, which rewards brave acts in saving life from fire. Through his efforts, the society awarded a solid silver watch (semi-hunter) to the boy. A meeting to publicly present the boy was held at Bethesda vestry on Tuesday evening in last week. The Rev. B. James (B.), Bethel, presided The Rev. D. J. Lewis gave an appropriate address to the large number of children who had gathered to witness the presentation. Speeches were also de- livered by Mr. D. M. Jenkins, Int. B.A. (headmaster of the school attended by the children). Mr. Ben Jones, Bethesda, Mr. Thos. Lewis, Tynton; Mr. DT. Peregrine, Dynant Faeh; Mr. Evan Jones Tymelyn. Songs were given by Mr. John Richard James and Mr. John Lloyd, Dyffryn. The presenta- tion was made by Keturah Morgan, who made a neat little speech, after which the recipient, David Peregrine, thanked Mr. Lewis for his efforts to get the watch.

LLANDEFEILOG. ACCIDENT.—A most regrettable and serious acci- dent befel Mr. Rees, the well-known and highly respected farmer of Nantllan on Wednesday in last week. During churning by the aid of an oil engine, his right hand and arm, by some means, became caught and drawn into the machine and got so badly crushed that when extricated, a part of his arm bone was protruding through his coat sleeve. On the arrival of Dr. Williams, Ferrystide, he advised his immediate removal to the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, where amputation of the arm just below the elbow was successfully performed. Considering the painful nature of the accident. Mr. Rees has borne up bravely, and is making satisfactory progress. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Rees and family for the shock the accident has occasioned them as well as with Mr. Rees on his great loss in being deprived of his "good right hand." SHow.-A meeting of the Llandefeilog Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held last week at the "Rod Lion Hotel, when Mr. W. Francis, Crugan, presided over a large attendance. The secretary (Mr. J. Jones, Plas, Ferryside) presented the accounts which showed the society to be in a more flourishing state than ever, having a large balance in hand. It was decided to hold this year's bhow on Friday August 8th, and Mr. Alfred Stephens, J.P., C.C., BroomhiU, Kidwelly, was unanimously invited to aooept the presidency, an honour which it is gratify- ing to learn, he has accepted.

ABE RAYBON. LECTURE.—Recently at the National School, a lec- ture was given to members of the Holy Trinity Church Choir and others by Mr. D. E. Thomas( Cilie Park School, Cilie Aeron, the subject being Musical Expression." Owing to the indisposition of the Vicar (who we are glad to find is now well on the way to recovery), the chair was taken by Mr. D. Pennant James, solicitor. A fair number took advantage of the occasion, including the veteran Mr. John Jones, the bookseller. The usual votes of thanks closed a very instructive meeting.

LAMPETER. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of St. David's will hold a confirmation service at St. Peter's Church next Monday, when a large number of candidates from this and other parishes will be presented to his lordship to receive the t-acred rite. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—An election of guardians for the several parishes in the union will take place soon, but there are no indications of any new candi- dates coming forward for this borough, as the electors, are perfectly satisfied with t'ne work accom- plished so well by the present guardians, Messrs. J. C. Harford, Evan Davies, and Rev. R. C. Jones. ANOTHER EFFORT.—The Town Council have de- cided to join with a deputation from the County Council to interview the Postmaster-General and the manager of the Great Western Railway regarding the railway and postal facilities of Lampeter and district, wnich are very unsatisfactory. They must be determined and strenuous in their demands, as things cannot go on as at present. It is regrettable that the London and North Western Railway Com- pany do not construct a line between Llandilo and Lampeter, as nothing succeeds like a competition. Such a railway would be a great boon to the district, and it is a thousand pities that sufficient capital cannot be secured by the promoters. Tne motto should be, "Nil Desperandum." SOAR CHAPEL.-At a meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society in connection with this chapel, which was held on Friday night, when Mr. J. E Jones, Eryl, presided, Mr. J. Emrys Jones, solicitor, read an interesting and exhaustive paper on The effect of Christianity on the Legislation of the country," which was well received by all the mem- bers present. A discussion followed, in which the following took part.—Messrs. J. C. Davies. J. T. Richards, Evan Price, Tom Davies, and the Rev. E. Evans, pastor. PRESENTATION. On Friday evening, Mr. E. D. Davies, linotype operator at Caxton Hall, was pre- sented with a silver cigarette case by lills fellow- workmen upon his departure. Mr. J. Bartlett, manager of the Welsh Church Press Company, pre- sided, and in a neat speech presented Mr. Davies with the gift. The recipient having tendered his thanks, an address was given by Mr. E. Francis Evans, and Mr. W. J. Jones recited some poetry which he had composed for the occasion. COUTY COUNCIL.—At Llanybyther, Llanfair, and Llanwnen they had spirited contests for seats on the County Council on Saturday, but things were Very tLlUet here, as Mr. Harford, our genial squire, had been returned unopposed. A Conservative secured a victory at Llanfair, and it is deplorable that Con servatives were not brought out to contest at the other districts, as many more Conservative members ought to be on the Cardiganshire County Council than there are at present. MASHONALAND Missiox.-The quarterly interces- sional service on behalf of the Mashonaland msision was held at St. Peter s Church on Sunday afternoon, when the Rev. D. J. Evans officiated. The rev. gentleman read a letter from the Rev. G. P. E. Broderick, one of the missionaries, thanking the Churchpeople of Lampeter for their continual cup- port to the mission. Special mention was made of another Lampeter boy, who is officiating in Canada, viz., the Rev. George Davies, youngest son of Mr. William Davies, saddler, whose brother, the Rev. J. W right Davies, was for several years connected with the Mashonaland mission. LOYAL TO THE LEEK. It is evident ihat however much the daffodil may be lauded as the newest thing in Welsh patriotic circles, Lampeter will have none of the new emblem. Although St, Davd's Day was celebrated on a larger scale than ever at Lam- peter this year, tne number of daffodils to be seen as button-holes on that day could have been counted on the fingers of one hand. Lampeter literally gloried in the leek. Some of the leeks were of Gargantuan dimensions. Anyone who attempts to convince the worthy citizens of Lampeter that the taffy-down-ililly" is superior to the "pungent vegetable" had better reserve his eloquence for a better cause as his words would fall upon barren ground. POETRY.An instructive and interesting lecture on Poetry" was given by Dr. Hugh Walker on Friday evening at St. David's College, where he is held in tne highest esteem as a cultured scholar, HOCKEY INTERNATIONAL.—Among the hockey players who represented Wales v. England at Cardiff on Saturday, we were pleased to notice the name of the Rev. W. E. Jones. Mr. Jones, who graduated at St. David's College, six years ago, was a regular player in the Rugby team. He is now curate at Llandudno. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday, the College athletic ground was the venue of a match between St. David's College and Llanelly Druids. The visitors, who included members of the Llanelly premier team, were a strong side. Jack Morgan, the Welsh inter- national forward, made his appearance, and gave a good account of himself. Llanelly started well, the backs indulging in plenty of passing. As the game progressed, Lampeter took the measure of the Scarlets, the forwards rushing in fine style. Gradu- ally, tne home pack penned their opponents to their territory, and play hovered in the visitors' 25. Llan- elly managed to save, but only temporarily. Lam- peter went out to win, and win they did by 15 points to 7. W. A. Jones, W. J. Jones, and Rupert Williams were try getters for Lampeter. W. T. Williams converting the three tries. J. Morgan dropped the goal for Llanelly, while the try was obtained from a loose rush. Final score: S.D.C., 3 converted goals; Llanelly Druids. 1 dropped goal, 1 try.—On the tame date, the S.D.C. Soccer team were opposed to the Aberystwyth Town Team on the Smithfield arena. The seasiders secured six goals to Lampeter's soli- tary one. It was a good game, and splendidly fought out.-On Wednesday, Lampeter College played Car- diff Univessity College at Cardiff. A report of the game will appear naxt week. b RECREATION GROUND.—The Men's Institute are to be complimented upon their enterprise in arranging fo,r recreation on the College athletic field during the summer. We hope that this will be a step to- wards securing a recreation ground for the public of Lampeter. At present, children have nowhere to play except on the roads or pavements. The cost of maintaining the whole of the College field and con- verting it into a public park, with seats, &c., would be small, but the benefits derived would be great. Llandilo has a beautiful park. Why not Lampeter? MUSICAL.—It is pleasing to note that the Lampeter Male Voice Party has not been defeated during the last three years! EXCURSION.—A large number of local football de votees patronised the excursion to Swansea on Satur- day on the occasion on the Ireland-Wales interna- tional match. The return train left punctually, 60 punctually indeed that a certain young gentleman, who has taken prizes on the running track, would have lost it had he not done the hundred yards in record time.

NEW QUAY. GWYL DEWI.-St. David's Day was, celebrated here with a dinner and a social evening at the Tabernacle vestry, over eighty sitting down at the tables. The young lady attendants were all dressed in Welsh costumes, and the room was gaily decorated with tne national flower-the daffodil. The musical part of the evening was. under the direction of Messrs. Alun Pierce, G. Ivor Davies, and T. P. Timothy. The selected choir rendered with much taste the following Welsh airs:—" Morfa lthuddlan," Y Deryn Pur," "Y Fwyalchen," and Hob-y-deri-dando." Mr. Alun Pierce also sang appropriate topical penillion.' Solos were also rendered by Mrs. Maud Davies and Miss Maggie Harries. The hon. guest of the evening was Mr. J. H. Davies, M.A., Cwrtmawr. Mr. Gwilym Jones, of the Welsh National Library, was also present. Mr. Hugh Davies presided. The following were the toasts proposed:—Y Teulu Brenhinol,by the President; "Dewi Sant." by the hon. guest; "Ceredigion," by Mr. T. WalIi" Thomas; Sefydliadau Cenedlaethol," by the Reb. Gwilym Williams, B.A., and Ald. E. J. Davies; Galluoedd tymhorol ao Ysbrydol," by Mr. D. C. Jones and Rev. R. D. Hughes; "Y Morwyr," by Mr. G. Ivor Davies and Capt. D. Rees; ViS Ym- welydd," Rev. E: Aman Jones,, B.A.; Y Llywydd," Capt. J. Thomas; Y Boneddigesau," Dr. James,

LLANDDAUSANT. EISTEDDFOD.—A very successful eisteddfod wais held recently. The president was Mr. Jno. Thomas, Cefn House. The adjudicators were:—Music, Eryr Dulais.. Recitations and essays, the Rev. J. Volan der Jones (the poet preacher of Cefnarthen and Pentretygwyn, who also carried out in his own in- imitable way the duties of conductor), whilst the duties of secretary were most efficiently carried out by Mr. T. 1. Griffiths. Appended are the principal awards.—Chief choral competition: Llangadock (Mr. J. Thomas conductor). Glee party: Gwynfe Glee Singers. Party of eight: Gwynfc Musicians. Quartette. Miss Thomas and party, Llanddausant. Champion solo: Miss M. Davies. Brvnamman. Con tralto or bass solo: Mr. Tom Jones, Verdre, Trapp, Llandilo. Soprano or tenor solo: Miss M. Dav.ies, Brynamman. Contralto solo: Miss Getta Roderick. Danygraig, Gwvnfe. Tenor solo: Mr. J. Griffiths, Cwmheilwch, Gwynfe. Bass fiolo: Mr. Nat. Wil. liams, Gwynfe. Recitation (open) Divided between J. Jones. Trecastle, and Miss Evans, Verdre. LlMl- dovery. FoOllr verses: Mr. Dd. Evans. Penmaen, Gwynfe. Essay Mr. John. Brvnamman. Englvn Gwilym Wyn. Cwmllynfell.—[This report wa> un- avoidably held over last week.]

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LLANDVSSUL DEATh.-Quite a gloom was cast over the district of Llandyssul when it was made known that Mr. Margaret Evans, of Abercerdin Farm, had died sud- denly in her 46th year. Her mortal remains were interred at Carmel (Ind.) burial-ground, when the Revs. E. D. Henry (vicar), T. A. Thomas, and E. 0. Jenkins, Llwvn. officiated. A husband and four children are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and tender mother. The greatest sympathy is extended to the grief-stricken mourners. CO-OPERATIO.N.-The annual general meeting of the Llandyssul Co-operative Society was held at the Wilkes Heal Hotel, when Mr. Jenkin Jones, J.P., Pantmoch, occupied the chair. The secretary (Mr! S. Owen) presented the balance-sheet for the past year. The total sales for the vear amounted to £ 9,188 as compared with £ 5,483" for the previous year. The committee decided to pay an interest of five per cent, on the share capital. A committee was appointed consisting of representatives from the outlying districts with Mr. D. J. Lloyd, Gilfachwen, as chairman, and Mr. Jenkin Jones vice-chairman. After a short address by the chairman, Mr. Ben Evans, Gwastod Abbott, said the growth of the society astonished him. Referring to other successful societies, he said that Carmarthen last year had a turn over of £ 80,000, but there most of the members paid within a month, and did not take longer credit. The Llandyssul Society, he thought, should extend further afield and start a mart similar to the one at Llandilo, where the sales showed a substantial in- crease annually. The speaker then referred to butter, and observed that as things existed at pre- sent, farmers were wholly in the hands of the mer- chants. The different societies should combine to- gether and work for their mutual benefit. He sug- gested they should have one common centre for blending of butter, and if this done he thought they would get better rasu)t:s. D. Parrv Jones also took part in the discussion. R\ Jones "ducted a sale of the leasehold dwelling-house, etc., known as Rose Hill, near Prengwyn, on Taumiay. The premises were knocked down to Mr. Jenkin Jones, J.P., Pont- moch. PenbSadulfc members of the Penbont (B.) Chapel were entertained to the annual tea last week. In the evening an 3nt.eresting musical programme kept the company in good spirits for a few hours. The Rev. D. C. Griffiths presided. CHURCH PASTORAL AID FUND.-A meeting in con nection with the above was held at. The National Schoolroom when the Rev. the Hon. W. Talbot Rice \T ri 'I" t° b;va,Ta' addrt^d the gathering. Mr. Charles Lloyd, M.A., J.P., Waunifor, occupied the chan. Tne proceedings were opened bv the (KovnF D H™1 !0li0n°d by Pray°rs b-v the Vicar (Re\. E. D Henry). Ihe Rev. Ta'bot Rice in his address explained the object of the society. He re- i V- tn1 Uleetm= ^e which would help them to .^lune better than they ever did before HA quoted instances to show the good work the society did m his own parish at home. The rev genikman dwelt upon tne magmtude of the British Empire of resTOnVibilhv u uT t0 US a great aTn°unt of •; It was built up by human enterprise— one sa!dVG- FGlr the,r muscIes- Some one said. Empire winning is a thing easilv done and not very difficult, but it is harder to keep." At "■ranted8^Th p<^ple take things too much for anted. The speaker deaJt with the cheapness .,f HeerienTonnt°oVVdda|yS' Wh'Ck r"aJly wonderful. which tL t at K°r l0D-th *h tne way in IlarL nun1hWi< f ^'T °D WOl'k" There are a cm I' n pan9hes tQ-day %vlnch could supply CO isiderable amount of monev to help poorer parishes. Tne Church Pastoral Aid SociTtv S Tn the ali Cases bpfore «lving aid, it will Eee to Englanr^oSrre^LlhLTS- ricW^f M a union jn {,l11l11I-V"'tlr\n 'u-l L Î"o1 Societv Tko T me, -Pastoral Aid £6,000 a ;year for the ClI 11 rdl Pastoral Aid Society. cent A n the Church as thc money is insuffi- life. They did not know where they were from or if Welshmen w^rt^ ? °,UiC *°«ety, and said not be termed little^UM f Walcs w°uld usual vote of thank, 7h0 (cheer*). After the by the singing of a hymJTT'lfovd^ faehwen, with characteristic genero*itv ■ j those present to a tea in thf *4, entertamed evening the Rev TalwV «hoolroom. In the finplS? eermoTat tlo u an eJ<*3ue°' J. T. HS LlanA Pairi&h ch"rchand the Rev. Jar. Collections were^ken^ v? Vernacu" Pastoral Aid Societv in Church

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