The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

¡ LAUGHARME MOTES A cricket match which had been Looked forward to with interest, and I may say with some trepida- tion, tiook place here on the 5th inat. The interest was maintained to the end, but) tne trepidation part was scarcely justified, judging by results; at Joast that is what my reader will say. But half a mo'. Twelve months ago, by the merest good fortune, our team bet the representatives of Bacchus by the narrow margin of two; was not much, but it was enough to rouse their "spirits,' and for months we had heard dire threats of vengeance; and to do them justice they reatly mbana it, which you will observe accounted for our trepidation. We had, however, been entertaining an angel unawares, in the person of our president, Mr. Eccles; and afore- paid angel hearing of our predicament, and rightly thinking it was hard lines for a email country team to be faced with half a dozen pro'e., came to our rescue by sending us three cherubmes in the per- sons of Arundale, Webb and Cooper. Whether it was this combination, or the failure of Maxwell and Trew to turn out for the Bacchanaliana, dts- heartened our opponents I know not, but! the score of sixteen does not by any means represent their capabilities. I am eorry to say that they were further handicapped by Brunt splitting his hand badly jn making a splendid catch, and so putting a stop to this fast bowler's services. A I match is arranged to be played on Swansea ground in August ,and it will be looked forward to by both teams with interest, and some——well, 'nuS' eed. Mrs. Brayshay, The Glen, kindly entertained both teams to tea, which was appreciated both in the spirit and the letter. The ladies of our town have been splendid supporters of our club, and this reminds me of Ite fact that Mrs. Brayshay was the Brat to suggest, and act in the above hospitable manner. May they long live and prosper is the wish of every good cricketer. Our Editor, I see, has started a new game of skill called "Twmlets." I do not know what the word means, but I do think that had he called it .'Marconikts," it would have raised a greater spirit of speculation amongst his readers. CRICKET SCORES. Swansea—E. EIston c Webb b Arundale, 6; A.' Pritchard b Cooper, 2 H. Richardson b <9ooper, 0; R. Brunt c and b Cooper, 1; J. Bancroft c Childa b Cooper, 2; R. Williams c Edwards b Cooper, 1; G. W. Mayo b Arundale, 2; R. Jones b ArundaleJ 0; Paul b Arundale, 0; W. Jones, not out, 1; D. Evans c Rev. T. A. Thomas b Cooper, 0; extras, 1- total, 16. Bowlmg—Cooper took six wickets for eight runs; Arundale took four wickets for seven runs. Laugharne-Rev. F. A. Thomas b Brunt, 3; E. J. SIade c Bancroft b Brunt, B; A. Webb Ibw, b Pritchard, 6, E. Cooper c and b Brunt, 18; 'H. Arundalo not out, 45; J. Ebsworth c Bancroft b Pritohard, 19; W. C. Thomas not out, 2; extras, 5; total, 101. Colonel Bolton, A. Edwards, A. ChiMa and D. Roberts did not bat. On Saturday, the 14th inst., our cricket match -with the Carmarthen Grammar Schoo! was playea in glorious sunshine on a perfect pitch, with a result well in favour of the visitors. Taking into consideration the above conditions, the scoring was remaj-kaMy low; in fact absurd; for either side is capable of better things. The Grammar School, however, made it an event, for it was their first win on this ground in five years. The teams and the neld genera!Iy were entertained to tea by that generous supporter of cricket, Mrs. E. Head. Mr. Willie Childs carried out Mrs. Head's instructions and his confections were as delightful as they were fresh. (For the scores, see Cricket News). 'On Saturday next we play the L!anel!y Sandy Mounts. We always look forward with pleasure to the visit of this team. They are all working men, supporting' their own club out of love for the game, and always play the game. I trust that the weather will be fine, so that they may not only enjoy the cricket, but also the change of pure air for the grime and smoke of Llanelly. The regatta, which is to be held this year "n August llth, should be a greater !UCtX' than Its ever. Several events which were confined to the river arc now thrown open, the prizes for the cariiik-al are doubled, white the ancient castle and its grounds which have again been lent to the committee by Mrs. Starke, are to be brilliantly iJiurnmated for the open-air concert. At a com- mittee meeting held on Monday, t'ne 16th inst., Mr. E. Head, the well-known artist (late of Tenby), kindly consented to be president for the year. The committee suggested that the townspeople should be asked to illuminate and decorate their houses on this occasion, and It Is to be hoped that they will kindly fall In with the suggestion. Not long ago there was a great fuss about a water scheme for Laugharne. What is t'he matter with the District Council? Have they givem up water shares, and gone in for oil shares. A mur- rayn to them if they have.

OUR SINGING FESTIVALS. [To the Editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL.] SIR,—When Dr. Coward in the early part of the year was forming a- choir to perform certain pieces of composition, he Laid down the following conditions to those who would accept the invitation to j&m. They were pledged to undertake to learn irom memory the music selected, to get a. sub-conscious grasp of the music, words and expression of each piece, so as to be able to sing without a book, and to be willing to follow the minute instructions with respect to diction and expression. Now if euch importance is attached to secular music in order to secure perfection in the rendering, then I ask bow much more attention and diligence should be devoted to perfecting and beautifying the music of the sanctuary? Now, it stands to rea&on that when people go to church they like to listen to, and join music that is carefully and artistically rendered. The music I heard at a festival the other day cannot be said to be commendable, to be worthy of the sanctuary. I shall only point out a few defects in the performance. It was obvious to any observer that there was no blending of the voices. This K one of the chief faults common to choirs. The sweet blend of all parts is one of the most character- istic features of the finest choral performances, and there is a, peculiar charm in tne rich blend of chords in full choral harmony which no instrument can successfully imitate. It is essential to a perfect blend that the tone is pure and good, and perfectly in tune; that the parts {S.A.T.B.) are properly balanced, and that no single voice is heard. The above choir was not properly balanced, as the altos and tenors were almost inaudible, and it was also noticed that a certain voice was leading. This should not be tolerated. No single voice should he heard. Every singer should merge into every other Binger. In choirs, singers sometimes make great efforts to hear their own voices, whereas the secret of success- ful ohpral singing is the blending. It was noticed also that some bas&es were guilty of this. Voices that blend produce much fuller tone than voices that neutralises each other. It would be a great advant- age if all the sopranos were placed together; again there is nothing more exasperating than to discover a, choir totally out of the hands of the conductor. Every singer ehould sing exactly the sound to be sung at exactly the right moment. The conductor should feel that the whole choir goes precisely with his beat: that it is electrically responsive to his wishes as an instrument under a nne player—a human instrument and the greatest of all instru. ments. There are few things more delightful in choral performance than a dainty precision in attack which convinces the listener of the unity of rhythmic feeling on the part of the conductor and performers. It was with diSiculty tnat one could hear the word< Now words must not only be clear, but unanimous in a choir. There must be unanimity of utterance. 1 have once heard a quartette, entitled Qui.bhle'& Cocoa, sung with amazing unanimity of utterance. Now if such a result could be got with silly words, why not in church music? Again, to sing all the verses of a. hymn without any variation is very tame and ineffective. Another common fault of the singers was that they did not open their mouths sumciently. They should also be taught to use the head voice, as it has so many advantages over chest voice, besides being considered more respectable in church, as stated above, it has many advantages over chest voice, viz.:— 1. The tone so produced is melodious, resonant and Mending. 2. The head voic-e can be produced by easy eSort.' less singing. 2. One can sing for a, long time without tiring the voice. 4. It not only beautines but preserves the voice. Anu as to chest voice, it is more penetrating and will not blend with other voices. It should also -be remembered that audiences are no longer satined with a succession ot tuneful chords which appear to be very pleasing to eome. They ask to hear the words, to have their ears arrested by sharp and sudden contrasts of force, by neat attaok and release of tones, by a. distant and veiled pianissimo, no less than by a torrent-like forti- ssimo. They want toneness of utterance, grip and animation. All these qualities and cnects are the result of drill. The trainer, who should be head and shoulders above his choir in a musical sense, ebould impress upon the choir the duties of regular attend- ance at rehearsals, which is of vital importance to the emciency of every choir, this. fact cannot bo too stron.gjy emphasised. It is sometimes thought that there is no need to practice service music be- cause of its simplicity and familiarity. Such a policy is fatal to the emciency of the choirs. The trainer also should make the practice as interesting and instructive as possible—be should explain the struc- ture of the composition in hand: the melodic and rhythmic design, irregularities in the intervals, &c. Again the trainer should also let the choir see that he is thoroughly in earnest, and that he expects nothing but nrst'class work from them. Inattention should not be tolerated for one moment, and listless- ness or a don't care" sort of feeling will spoil the practice. It should .be remembered that the music of the sanctuary is a matter of paramount importance—quite as important as the preaching', and therefore those in authority must not be guilty of standing in the way of impressing it. Now there is no denying the fact that the standard of execution as all who are not observant must admit, is at an uncommonly low ebb—the performance be ing much too tame, mechanical and lifeless, and very defective in tone. But with co-operation and perseverance, it can be brought up to a higher level. And it is to be hoped that the matter will be taken up in earnest—aur ardent desire should always be to eEel every year. ÇILlAU AERON."

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught paid a visit of inspection recently to the new building of the Royal Academy of Music, of which Institution he is the President, and which was formally opened last year by Prince Arthur, in his father's absence, in Canada. His Royal Hnghness (accompanied by Major Murray) waa received by members of the Governing Bodies and was conducted over the whole of the building —class rooms, library, luncheon rocim, etc., and evinced the utmost interest an all departments. During the visit to the new Concert Ha)I, a selec- t)on of music was performed by Dr. Richards on the nne organ recently presented by Mrs. Thomas Threlfall in memory of the late Chairman of the Institution.

WEST WALES FREEMASONRY NEW LODGE CONSECRATED AT CARMARTHEN. On Thursday afternoon of last week the new lodge of Past Masters was duly formed and conse- crated at the Masonic Hall, Carmarthen, under the tit)e of Kensington Lodge, No. 3,667. V. Wor. Bro. Sir Edward Letchwortn, F.8.A. (grand secre- tary), who carried out the beautiful ceremony of consecration with ntting dignity and impressive- ness, was assisted by W. Bro. J. S. GranvUle Gren- fe! M.A., who acted as director of ceremonies. Afterwards the R. Wor. Bro. The Rt. Hon. Lord Kensington, D.S.O., P.G.M., was installed aa 6rst master of the new lodge, the ceremonial being carried out by Sir Edward Letchworth. The new Master appointed the following omcers:—I.P.M., W. Bro. T. Rule Owen; 8.W., V.W. Bro. the Rev. Canon Bowen; J.W., W. Bro. W. Howell Walters; chaplain, Rev. Jonathan Marsden, B.D.; treasurer, W. Bro. J. D. Perrott; 8.D., W. Bro. Thos. WaJ- ters; J.D., W. Bro. W. J. Watkins; secretary, W. Bro. Alfred H. Howard; assistant secretary, W. Bro. R. W. Ward; organist, W. Bro. Col. W. R. Roberts; D.C., W. Bro. Edward Davies; Assistant D.C., W Bro. Geo. Mercer; LG., W. Bro. \V. G. Beer; Tyier, W. Bro. Lewis H. Tnbmas; Almoner, W. Bro. J. Campbell Hill; Stewards, W. Bros. E. J. Head, Alfred Davies. W. R. James and J. Morgan Owen. Among local freemasons present were W. Bros. Rev. Jonathan Marsden, J. Burgess, Tnos .Walters, E. Colby Evans, Hy. Studt, Thomas Davies, C. Haydn Williams, R. W. Ward, John H'nds, M.P., B. A. Lewis, Lewis Giles, F. J. Finglah, C. E. Davies, H. Reeves and David Roberts. The new lodge is composed entirely of brethren from the western division of the province (extend- ing from Llanelly to Fishguard), who have held the omoe of worshipful master at the various lodges in that division. About a hundred were assembled on thia occasion, and after the ceremony a.t the Masonic Hall they adjourned to the Ivy Bush Hotel where Host Williams placed before them an excel- lent dinner, the R. Wor. Lord Kensington presid- ing.

BRYKAMMAM MTES. [BY "PAM LANZ.") Much business of local importance was trans- acted by the Llandilo-fawr Parish Council, at their last meeting. It was reported that Messrs. Evans and Edwards, whose tender for repairing the Bryn- bach footbridge was the lowest, had been entrusted witn tne work. Everything had been done in a satisfactory manner and the bill was ordered to be paid. Councillor J. Martyn Thomas moved that an application be made to the Llanelly Postmaster for a larger pillar-box for LIamdilo Road. Mr. Thomas explained that the present box, being of a very small size, was utterly unsuitable for the locality. Not oniy was the box too small a size for the extensive postal correspondence, but its ornce also was so diminutive that a large-sized business envelope could not be put into the box. Mr. Thomas' argument was so effective that it was unanimously resolved to send the complaint for- ward. In connection with the footpath feading from Bryn Avenue to the Public Hall, it was deci- ded to pay the bill of nve pounds. Messrs. J. Dartyn Thomas and Lavid Morgan pointed out that although the Council's grant had been com- pletely absorbed the footpath was still uncomplete. The -wo councillors appealed strongly for an addi- tional grant, but the Council was—for the present— adamant. Consequently, unless the Council's heart can at the next meeting be slightly softened the residents who use the path will have to be appealed to. Although Brynamman is but a very small mining village some of its tradesmen seem to be doing very well. Several are paying on insurance policies no less than sixty pounds (;E60) per annum, whilst one is actually paying a premium of .B125. Mr. David Henry Davioa (Cwmteg Colliery and Mr. Henry John Williams, Quarry Road, have been granted by the Carmarthenshire Education Corn. mittee a three weeks tour through the South Wales coalfield. The grant shows that their examination papers were of an exceptionally high order, an great credit is due to the scnolars and to their tutor—Mr. William Morgan, Penycae. Two Brynamman colliers had haymaking under discussion the other day. "Out in the agricultural districts," remarked one, "the farmers don't give any beer to their helpers." "WeU, myn jawch!' said the other, 'os na chawm i gwrw fe fyddai c gwair nhw yn rwbbo'r cymylau cyn torrwn i < ("Well, by Jingo, if I could not get beer theu- grass would be rubbing the clouOs before I would cut it!")

CMCKET CARMARTHEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. LAND VALUTION OFFICES. Played on Thursday, June 12th, at the Grammar School ground. Grammar School—Mr. Alien, b J. 1. T. Jones, S3; Mr. Jones, o Capcman, b Peters, 6; H. Parry, Ibw b D. H. Jones, p; C. G. Lewis, o Peters, b D. H. Jones, 22; A. Bowen, c D. C. Davies, b Peters; 4; R. Lewis, run out, 1; D. J. Price, b J. 1. Jones, 5; G. E. Thomas!, b J. 1. Jon 0; A. Watson, c D. 0. Davies, b J. I. Jones, 0; D. Davies, c R. S. Jones, b W. Davies, 2; D. I. Davies, not out, 0, extras. 3; total, 82. Bowling—J. I. Jones, 4 wjckcts for 6 runs; W. E. M. Davies, 1 wicket for 10 runs. Land Valuation Omccs—J. I. Jones, c Mr. Jones, b C. 94 Lewis, 8; M. Capeman, b H. Parry, 0; T. Jones, b H. Parry, 18; Peters, c R. Lewis, b H. Parry, 8; J. 'T, Lewie, b C. G. Lewis, 0; W. Davies, b C. G. Lewis, 0: D< 0. Davies, not out, 19; R. S. Jones, c A. Bowen, b C*< 4st. Lewis, 0; D. H; Jones, c A. Bowen, b C. G. Leiws, 6) Hadley, b H. Pättf 0; M. Thomas, not out, 6; (tX,btis¡ 4; total, foi* 9 wickets, 65. Bowling—C. G. Lewis, 5 wickets fof i4 runs; H. Parry, 4 wickets for 28 runs. CARMARTHEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. LAUGHARNE. Played on Saturday, June 14, at Laugharne. Scores:— Grammar School—W. L. Davies, c E. J. Wil- liams, b Isaac, 1; H. Parry, b A. Childs, 0; Mr. Jones, b A. Ctulds, 5; C. G. Lewis, b A. Childs, 16; A. Bowen, c A. Edwards, b W. Williams, 8; R. Lewis, c Ebsworth, b W. Williams, 0; R. H. Watson, b A. Childs, 3; D. J. Price, c and b W. Williams, 4; G. E. Thomas, c Ebsworth, b W. Williams, 1; A. Wataon, Ibw b W. Williams, 1; DJ Davies, not out, 0; extras, 4; total, 45. Bowline—A Childs, 4 wickets for 16 runs; W. Williams, 5 wickets for 8 runs; E. Isaac, 1 wicket for 15 runs. Laugharne—Rev. F. A. Thomas, b H. Parry, 0; T. A. Edwards, c D. b H. Parry, 15; E. Isaac, c D. J. Price, b H. Parry, 2; J. Ebsworth, b H. Parry, 0; M. Williams, b A. Bowen, 0; A. Childs, b A. Bowen;, 0; D. Roberts, b R. Lewis, 11; W. WIliams, c A. Watson, b R. Lewis, 1; E. Wil- liam run out, 1; W. Wilkins, not out, 0; W. Row- lands, b R. Lewis, 0; extras, 1; totaJ:, 29. Bowling—H. Parry, 4 wickets for 10 runs; R. Lewis, 5 wickets for 9 runs; A. Bowen, 2 wickets for 10 runs.

PEMCARREG TREAT.—Last Wednesday afternoon, tne school children were given a treat by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, of Dolgwm-uchaf, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Rhydowen. Besides the school chil- dren, all the neighbourhood without exception were Invited, and large crowds ca.mc together and thoroughly enjoyed all the good things that had been provided in abundance for them. After tea the company proceeded to a neighbour- ing Sold, where prizes were distributed amongst the children for their successes in 'various sports. Returning to the school, a second inroad was made into tea, and confectionery. In the evening a con- cert was held by the school children, assisted by the Misses Jones, Waiters, and Landon, of London House; Miss Davies. Pleasant View; Mr. Jones, Tynewydd: Mr. and Mrs. Price, Blaenmaes; Mr. Grimth Davies, Castell, and Mr. Tom Davics. Felinfach, Lampeter, who caused much merriment amongst the audience by h!a musica! recitation com- posed by himself for the occasion. In the absence of ner father. Miss Williams, of Maescanol, aMy presided at the concert. Keen satisfaction is generally expressed at the success of the children's performance, especially when it is remembered that this is the nrst concert ever held in this school, and hardly one of the children had ever been on a plat- form before. Much credit Is due to the teachers for their efforts, and it is hoped that this Is not going to be their !ast endeavour In this direction.

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LAMPETER MOTES. (By "Gilbert.") Thanks to energetic labours of the Great Wea- tern Railway Company, the railway station is being brought into line with the modern appearance of the town. All that remains to be added ia to erect a glass roof over the station platforms, and a bridge to cross—a feature which must not be neglected any longer, as the present method of crossing the rails from one platform to another is I' attended by danger. Several narrow and hair-breadtn escapes hare occurred near the refreshment room end, and it is I a matter for wonder that someone has not been killed or seriously injured at this spot. It is a veritable death-inviting way of reaching either platform. I am told that a committee was ap- pointed to interview the authorities with a view of either getting a bridge or sub-way. Should any- one be killed, a Board of Trade inquiry would be held, and then a bridge would have to be erected. Must we wait until a human life Is sacrinced ere the much-needed structure is erected? The Corporation have in hand the extension and widening of the path beyond Temple Buildings, the removal of the hedge and banks bordering on the College athletic grounds, and the substitution of iron-wrought railing "in lieu thereof," as the lawyers' documents quaintly state. When nnished. it will be an improvement, especially the path. as the mud that way has a knack of remaining stead- fast to the end. When the railings are fixed, one will imagine that one is near Regent's Park. How- ever, Mile's boy-a sharp nipper, all there—tells me there will be no deer in that direction, a) tnough, according to him, there are plenty of "my dears to be heard in the twilight of a summer's evening that way. Such Is the modem juvenile, you know!

LLANSADWRK MURDER HARPER'S APPEAL FAILS. PETITION FOR REPRIEVE LARGELY SIGNED The application for leave to appeal made by Harry Harper, who was sentenced to death at Car- marthen Assizes for murder, was dismissed on Monday by Justices Darling, Rowlatt, and Atkin in the Court of Criminal Appeal. The application was for leave to appeal against the conviction. Mr. Wilfred H. P. Lewis, who appeared for the applicant, said his client was convicted of murdering a farmer, named James Thomas, at Llansadwrn. The prisoner s defence was one of impulsive insanity and that he acted under extreme provocation. The jury found a verdict of Guilty," with a recom- mendation to mercy. The prosecution throughout suggested that there were no extenuating circumstances whatever. In his summing u-i) Lord Coleridge told the jury that they could either, bring in a plain verdict of Guilty of wilful murde.i," or one of Guilty, but insane. They ud the man guilty, and added the recom- mendation to mercy, and he (counsell suggested that tHH was a. compromise, and that really they meant tQ nd that the man was insane. It was agreed by I the mt¿w-<.?al witnesses at the trial that !H1f¡ trouble, ? worry wo? Cause temporary'???'? the evidence was that the prisoner was below normal, and was in such a state that he did not know what he was doing. Mr. Lewis urged that the harsh treatment of the prisoner on the part of the murctered man. who was his employer, caused prisoner's insantly. There was evidence that by giving a false excuse he obtained the loan of a gun, and there was every reason to believe that he intended to committ suicide. That was the evidence of suicidal mania. Mr. Justice Darling-Do you say that because a man commits a murder and knows he cannot escape, and, therefore, attempts to commit suicide,, he is insane when he commits the crime of murder? Mr. Lewis said that would be evidence of suicidal mania. Mr. Justice Darling, n delivering the judgment of the court, dismissing the appeal, said the court had considered every argument put forward on the applicant's behalf, but could not hold that there was any mis-statement of the facts or of the law, nor could they hold that there was a wrong verdict. There was a recommendation to mercy, and the Home Secretary could deal with that. The petition got up by Mr. John R. Williams (solicitor for the defence) is being largely signed throughout the countryside, and those persons who are desirous that the Kmg's ctcmeney should be (fxercised in this case are asked to sign the petition without delay. In another column an article by the Rev. Gwilym Davies dealing with the tragedy appears.

CARDIGANSHIRE STAMDtMG JOtMT COMMITTEE ¡ POLICE OFFLCER& REWARDED. The quarterly meeting of the Cardiganshire Stand- ing Joint Committee was hew at Aberayrou on Fri- day last, Mr. D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth, presiding. With regard to the application of ex-P.C. David Davles, Llanon, for a contribution from the Police Fund, it transpired that the Finance Committee had not dealt with the matter. Mr. HoweII, Aberayron. said they had not had a case' this in Cardigan- shire for 20 years. As the Hi. had been pending for nine months he hoped would settle it. The constable had done hi: y well. On the motion of Alderman C. Al. the matt.6t- wu.-< referred to the Finance Committee for report. The Chief Constable made reference in his report to the arrest of the bogus curate, Ernlyn Jone' and said that after scouring the lower end of the county on their bicycles day and night in very bad weather Jones was arrested by Sergeant James (New Quay) and P.C. Oliver (Llanarth). He recommended the Committee to grant the oScers a reward of 5a. each. Mr. Howell said he thought 6s. was very small for the good work done, and he proposed lO.s. Mr. E. J. Da.vles (New Quay) seconding, said he thought they ought to give every encouragement to their omccrs. Alderman C. M. Williams ..aid the services rendered certainly deserved more. The committee awarded Ms. each. Alderman C. M. Williams again called the atten- tion of the Chief Constabe to the increase of Sun- day trading at Aberystwyth. He said that after the matter was brought forward at the previous meeting it had caused a good deal of discussion. Apart from the increase it was, said Alderman Wit- Hams, a gross injustice to the small tradesmen who had regard for the .Sabbath. The Chief Constable —— said that he had the matter in hand and was con- sidering what action to take. The Chief Constable reported a great decrease in tramps.

RHYBLEWtS. RBCHABiTE FESTIVAL.—The annual festival of the Goleuni Glan Cen'' juvenile Rechabite i,ent was held on Friday. In the afternoon the children were entertained to tea at Hawen Vestry, and in the even- ing at Hawen Chapel a very successful children's eisteddfod was held. Mr. David Thomas, Felmcwm, presided, and Mr. T. Ellas, C.M., conducted. The adjudicators were: Mr. Ivor Daviea, C.M., New Quay (music); Brythonferch" (recitations, &c'; needlework. Miss Davies, DySrynceri; drawing, Mr. D. Evans, Pengelly. Miss Maggie Evans, A.T.C.L Bryn Hawen, accompanied, while Messrs. Morgan Morgan. Dolwern; D. Thomas, Moylon, and D. P. Jones. Pwllgwair, were responsible for the arrtnge- mentst. NEW RATE.—The new poor rate for Troedyraur paHsh has been nxed at 2s. 8d. in the R, with half that amount on agricultural land. PERSONAL.—At the Temperance festival, held at Drewen on Wednesday by the GIannau Ceri Tem- perance Society, the children were catechised by Mr. T. EIia.s, C.M.

LLMMEME. Cm-RCH CouxciL ELECTION.—The following is a. list of persons elected to serve on the Church CotUlCil :-Mess A.; Stepney-Gukton. Derwydd; W. Bowen, Old Post Omce; James Davies, Pen- rheol; Thomas Davies, Glynhir Mill; Ernest Davieg, Iscoed; William Lewis, Penrheol; John Lewis. Caegroes; Robert Matthews, Eryl; William Michael, CampbeII-road; Daniel Rœs, Ffynonlas; D. L. Thomas, Stationer's Hall, and Morgan Walters, Blaenau Cottage. The above, to- gether with the clergy of the parish and the ohurchwardens of the Parish Church and of St. David's Church. tSaron. form the Church Council. The list was signed by the Rev. D. W. Thomas (vicar) and Messrs. Arthur E. DuBuisson and John Jones (churchwardens).

TREFtLAH MARwoLAETH.—Dydd lau, y 12fed cynsol, heb- ryngwyd, yn nghanol arwyddion amiwg o barch a galar, yr hyn oedd farwol o'r diweddar Mr. Daniel T. Evans ,CiIbwn. Torwyd ef i lawr yn nghanol ei ddefnyddioldcb, yn marw yn 34 mlwydd oed. Cat- odd ei alw or macs oddiwrth ei lafur heb un arwydd o aSechyd yn ago@ iddo, i orwedd ar wely cystudd, ao yn mhen wythnos o ddydd i ddydd yr oedd ei yspryd wedi cael ei alw yn ol at yr Hwn a'i rhoes. Bachgen ieuanc, addawol, gofalus o'i anwyj fam a'i chwaer, o'i gartrcf: dcfnyddiol yn y gymydogaeth. yr Eglwys, a'r Ysgoi Sul oedd yr ymadawedig, ac fel yr hcneiddiai ymdybygai yn fwyfwy i'w ddiweddar anwyl dad, yr hwn hefyd a arferai naenori yn mhob da. Ergyd drom i'w anwyl fam a'i unig chwaer (ac i'f brawd t.ydd oddi cartref) oedd yr ysgariad hwHt oberwydd, fel y sylwais, yr oedd yn fachgen ieuanc tawel, gofalus. ac un y gellid ymddiricd ynddo. Collodd yr Eg- Iwys a'r Ysgol Spl aeJod zeiog, un a garai a'i hoU galon y ddau hen liefyJift4 anwyl hyn, ao yn y 11 Oyd4tau terfysglyd yma, pan y mae yn mynycn alw m danom i ddangos ein zej o bla'd yr Eg- ¡wY!3. Yr Q<C: DaR Cilbwn, fel y gclwid ef gan el 'gy?:un, yn ??th y Maena? t?ru ?1 amdd? Synwr a noddw'r IuS<- ???uyw mu oes genym ond galaru gyda'i ajiwyi deulu ar ei ol. a galw i gof yr amrywiol ragorlaetha? ?? ynddo, gan obeithio y galaru gyda'i ajiwyi deulu ar ei ol. a galw i gof yr amrywiol ragoriaetÎ1Zt. oedd ynddo, gan obeithio y I gwe! Rliagluniaeth yn aol1. eto i godi cewri a chymwynaswyr tebyg iddo. Dy.td Iau, daeth torf fawr ynghyd i dalu yr arwydd olaf <t roh tddo, pan y cludwyd ef i orwedd ei dawcl hun ym mad- rod y teulu yn mynwcnt dlw& Eglwys Trenlaa. Gwasanaethwyd yn y ty gan ei l-eithor< y Parca. T. C. Edmunds, ac yn yr Eglwys pregethodd bre- getb bwrpasol i'r amgylchiud. Gwelwn yn amiwg fel yr oedd yn teimio pan yn syiweddoli ei fod yn gwneyd y weithred *laf o barch i un ag oedd wedi bod o dan ei ofal er yn blentyn, ond heddyw wedi nuno yn yr angeu. Yn ystod y gwasanaeth yn yr Eglwys. cynorthwyid y Rheithor gan un o Sryndiau. anwylaf yr ymadawedig, sef y Parch. D. Eden Da.vies, St. Marc, Abertawe. Gorchuddiwyd yr arch a phlethdorchau o flodau naturiol ac amryliw. y rhai hyn i wywo, ond ni wywa ef ac ni ddilea amser y galar. Mae y teulu bach yn Cilbwn sn detmlo ar ol un ag oedd mor anwyl ganddynt. Nerth a gaffont yn ol y dydd i ddal o dan y Joes chwerw hyn, ao i weled yn yr ygariad law yr Hwn sydd yn ei ddoethmeb yn trefnu pobpeta cr daiom.—L.O.D.

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THE BICYCLES AND THE SUNDAY. [To the Editor of the CARMARTHEN JeupxAL.] SiR.—For a very long time it ? a general com- plaint an all papers that the religious attendances with all denominations both in England and Wales are very fast declining, and to account ior this various causes are mentioned. But I think I am able to point out at onctc.the chief cause of the decrease in our religious gatherings en the Sunday. And it is the great use maue of bicycles of all eorts by our young men and women, and very often by aged persons. Now during the last 20 years, bicycles of every description have become most fashionable, and a clever invention of art to travel they are. But the pity is that they are improperly used on the Lord's day. to go everywhere except to religious services. Had they been used to attend religious services all would be well and. good, but instead of this they are used to 0y away from the same; and in these days it is a, very common custom both in Eng-iand and Wales for young people and others to make long trips on the Sunday and to make a good holiday of it, for earthly pleasure, and we .can truly say that the rights of the Lord's day are trampled -beneath their bicycles. The religious gatherings, at their homes are entirely thrown aside, and while taking their seats on the bicycles the ''various scats in church and chapel are left empty. I live in a country district by the stdc of the main road, and every Sunday (even in rough weather) I witneae' heaps and heaps of people riding on their bicycles and very often in a furious manner; and what I witness on my road is but a specimen of what ethers witness on other roads. A vast number of those who go about on the Sunday are professors of religion, and members of our churches and Sunday schools, and it must be said that their conduct .-> most unworthy, and they ought to look upon it with the greatest shame, and certainly they are more dusty in a moral sense than they are in a natural sense. And I think that the churches of all denomi- nations ought to come out in the strongest and most public way to protest against such practices on the Lord's day. Bu« after all, I fear that this will carry but very little cnect on the offenders, and in my,opinion an appeal should be made to Parliament to prohibit and to stop the use ofb)cyclcs on Sun- day, except in urgent cases. Much is done in tbeeo days in various quarters to make people to keep the Lord's day sacred,, but this can never be done while bicycles arc allowed to fill our land and to be of such regular nuisance in our districts. W.il) others .be good enough to state their opinions on this matter.—Yours, etc., A COUNTRY MINISTER.