The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Cl VWEDIGlON 0 LECHRYD Dywed yr aderyn bach:— Fod "parish meeting" wedi bod yn ysgol y plwyf ar yr 8fed or mis yma i drefnu ynghylch "reading room" i'r lie. Fod y pwyll a'r gwyliadwriaeth mwyaf wedi eu harfer ynglyn a dewis comiti. Er mwyn gwneyd y mater yn anenwadol dewiswyd dau o bcu ojjlwys i'w iffurfio. Er hyny n d oes neb i Ilynrychioli yr eglwys fawr ddi-ragrith—(y byd). Sut y bu hyn? Fod ystafell ardderchog yn barod at y pwrpas, 00 nad oes eisieu llawer i'w chyweirio (???). Gydag ychydig o welliantau, sef electric light, etc., credwn y ceir reading room fydd yn addurn i'r byd. Fod thai yn cintach, ac nas gwna dim llai na parish room y tro. Nid concert neu cinema hall sydd eisieu mewn lie bach tlawd fel hwn, neu rhaid fydd i parish relief ganlyn y parish hall. Fod golwg drist ar drigolion Llechryd tla diwedd yr wythnos ddiweddaf,—y parsel JOURNAL wedi myned ar ddisberod. Nid oes wahaniaeth ganddynt ble r aiff nob papur arall, ond iddynt gael eu JOURNAL. Fod yr aderyn bach yn myned i ddweyd r'nagor a glywodd, yr wythnos nesaf, ynglyn a'r read-n room. LISTENER.

KIDWELLY NOTES On Saturday last was held the tea and concert in connection with the Oid Cattle School Boys' Associa- tion. Great preparation had been made for this function by the treasurer (Mr. Mostyn Jones) and the hon. secretary (Mr. E. R. Griffiths). The catering was left in the capable bands of Mr. Sheppard. Nearly eighty old pupils were present and all seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Misses R. Richards, A. Thomas, M. A. Rowlands, C. Rowlands, and G. White kindly served at the tables. Tea having been served to all, at 7 p.m. commenced the concert, for which had been arranged a large and excellent programme, varied in character. The artistes were of the cream of local talent ,and are worthy of all praise. The programme opened with an excellent pianoforte solo by Mr. Win. Phillips, U.C.W. Then Mr. Cha3* Gibbard sang the "Queen of the Earth," and was followed by Messrs. G. Morris and Sid Thomas, who ably illustrated in song and verse "the disaster of the Titanic." Next Mr. Emlyn Williams1 captivated the audience by singing "Roaming in the Gloaming." As a parenthesis to the programme of song singing and recitations, speeches were delivered by the hon. secretary (Mr. E. R. Griffiths) and by Councillor John Morgans. Mr. Griffiths selected as his subject "The indifferent attitude to sport that is experienced at Kidwelly." Councillor Morgans, who corroborated his views on the subject, moved a vote of thanks to Mr. O. T. Stephens, chaiman of the Old Boys' Committee, for having occupied the chair in the absence of the Mayor (Mr. G. E. Bowen). A song, entitled "Hen Gerddor;" by Mr. Stanley Rees, followed. In the weight lifting competition only two competitors are worthy of mention, viz., Tom Lewis and O. T. Stephens. The competition was very keen, and the silver medal was granted to Tom Lewis, who beat Stephens in the left-handed jerk. The latter did well seeing that he is nearly two stones lighter than the former. The programme then proceeded merriiy, Songs: Messrs. Sid Rees sang "Good-bye, Sweet- heart," "The Pardon came too late," Evan Rees; "The Same Old Tale," and "When I was looking back to see," Sylus Morgans; "When the Wild Wind biows," Mr. O. T. Stephens Then gave a clog dance, after which the ball punching competition began under the judgment of Mr. Idris Evans. The concert terminated with the singing of "God Save the King" and "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The officers of the North-Midland Brigade visited the castle under the guidance of Mr. E. R. Griffiths, who showed them the various points of interest in the ancient pile. The following day Mr. Griffith was invited to the officers" tent, and there gave an interesting treatise on the history of the castle aid the geography of the district. The Rev. Gruffydd Evan?, B.D.. "vicar of Kid- welly, has been offered and has accepted the living of Llanrillonith, Llandefaelog, Breconshire. This intimation was conveyed to the parishioners in a notice posted in the church porch on Sunday last, and needless to state, the news was received with feelings of intense surprise mingkd with expressions of profound regret. Mr. Evans has done excellent work during the four years he, has_ held the incum- bencv of Kidwelly, and Church people were looking forward to a long period of continued activity on the part if their earnest and able pastor. As a preacher. and organizer and parish priest it may safely be said that Mr. Evans is without a superior, while mention must be made of the stout defence he has made on the public platform on behalf of the Church in Wales, which has not a more devoted son nor abler defender. While greatly deploring the loss the Church in the parish will sustain by his projected removal, we would Qffer Mr. Evans our heartiest congratulations on his well deserved promotion, and would wish him a future full or vigorous work in the Master's vineyard.

LAUGHARNE NOTES The concert in Castle Grounds following the cawiival on regatta day was a great success finan ■c.iallv, and great thanks is due to Mrs. Starke for the loan of the ground, and to the conductor, Mr. Raymond Jeremy. The work of training the Laugharne Choir was splendidly done by Mr. Wm. Jeremy. Recorder of Laugharne. The following is the programme:—"Men of Harlech," and "Hail Smiling Morn" and "Come to the fair," Laugharne Glee Society; song. ^Mis-s Gwennie David: song. Master Alfred Jackson; song, Miss Gladys Jeremy; song. Master Renfrey; song. Miss WilliamEo; "Free- dom's Battle Song," Glee Society; comic song. Col. Bolton; Mb Patty Davies song. Mr. Reeve: *ong, Mi«.s Winnie John; comic song. Mr. Llojd; f.onrr. Madame Adela Bona! song. Miss Perrott; comic*sonar, Mr. Ritsae Bolton; trio. Messrs. K, RieharcK G. Williams, and E. Jeremy: "Call John." Glee Society; song. Miss Davies; "God Save rhe King." A successful dance was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. got up by the ladies of the Carnfval Committee. Refreshments were kindly given by Mrs. Price, Fern Hill.

LLANDYSSUL AGRICULTURAL SHOW RECORD ENTRIES. The first annual agricultural show was held at Llandyssul on Tuesday in a field kindly lent by Mr. John Evans, Wilkes' Head Hotel. The day. coming as -t did, most conveniently between the two harvests, greatly aided the committee in this their first venture. The embark was a good specu- lation for a small town, but the result fully justi- fied the committee in doing the thing well. The classes/were all well patronized with good stuff, and some of them were especialy heavy. Twenty nice an.mals appeared in the Collier Class. The Shire Mares Class was also well patronized with excellent blood. The winner in the Hackney Foal Class was declared by the judge to be the best little mover he had seen for a long time. The committee, who worked hard over this venture, can, financially and otherwise, well afford to go on encouragingly for next year, and it is to be hoped that the subscribers, who so well patronised the show this year will not only continue, but en- deavour to induce others to assist in establishing this show on a firm basis. In the Hunter Class the 1st and 2nd prices were captured by Major Cass, D.S.O., whose animals were beauties and easy winners. The Mountain Pony Class was also an excellent one, the winner, who was a pretty entire, came an easy first, and, to the credit of the district, it is said that he was Llandyssul bred. Major Cass, D.S.O., Dol-llan, made a popular president. The vice-presidents were: Sir Edward Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan; Mrs. Lewes, Plasgeler; Mr. D. J. Lloyd, Gilfachwen; Mr. John Hinds, M.P.; Hon. Mrs. Stewart, Alltyrodyn; Mr. P. J. Flower, Llanfair; Mr. T. R. Jones, Pantglas; Mr. D. Jones, Garfield House; Dr. A .T. Evans, M.B.; Mr. James Jones, Maesycoed; Mr. W. Lewis, M-A., County School; Mr. Edward Davies, Rhondda House: Mr. R. M. Evans, Lloyd's Bank; Mr. T Thomas, Spring Gardens; Mr. J. Evans, solicitor, Mr. J. R. Harris, Metropolitan Bank; Mr. J. O. James, Brynhyfryd; Mr. P. J. Wheldon, N.P. Bank, Carmarthen; Mr. T. M. Jones, London City anl Midland Bank, Llandyssul; chairman of com- mittee, Dr. A. T. Evans; vice-chairman, Mr. T. Jones, Troedrhiw'rhwch; treasurer, Mr. R. M. Evans, Lloyd's Bank; hon. sec., Mr. Tom Evans, London City and Midland Bank. The judges were as follows:—Horses, Mr. F. C. Tomkins, The Court, Bromfiekl, Herefordshire; Shorthorns', Mr. D. H. Thomas, Starling Park, Carmarthen; Black Cattle, Mr. J. Scourfield, Blaenwernddu. Whitland; Sheep, Pigs and Goats, Messrs. D. H. Thomas and J. Scourfield; Dairy Produce, Miss Fisk, U.C.W., Aberystwyth. The following were the awards:- A SECTION.—HORSES. Shire Brood Mare with Foal at foot—1 and r, T. and H. Evans, Gilfachwen, Llandyssul; 2, Win. Jones, Pantdefaid Farm, Llandys-sul. Shire Mare or Gelding foaled in 1910-1, T. and H. Evans; 2, D. O. Evans, Ffynonlefrith, Cross Inn; r, W. Evans and SOil:, Court Farm, New Court. Shire Mare or Gelding foaled in 1911-1, T. and H. Evans; 2, Davies and Son, Newcastle-Emlyn; r, Rice Rees, Tynewydd, Bangor. Shire Mare or Gelding foaled in 1912—1, William Jones, Pantdefaid, LlandyssuL Shire Foal—1 and 2, T. and H. Evans; r, James Jones, Blaenpant, Llangeler. Collier Mare or GelSing, not exceeding 15 h.h 1, John Thomas, Gilfachwen, Llandyssul; 2, James Davies, Cathal, New Court; r, John Davies, Coed- foel, Llandyssul. Hackney Brood Mare over 15 h.h., with foal at foot—1, Davies and Co., Llechwedd, Llanybyther; 2, Wm. Davies, Pannau, Llwyndafydd; r, David Evans, Ffynonllewelyn. Hackney Mare or Gelding, foaled in 1910-1, Davies and Co.; 2, John Davies, Esgerddedwydd, Pontshaen. Hackney Mare or Gelding, foaled in 1911-1, J. Oliver, Blaeneinon, Llandyssul; 2, Wm. Jones, Pantdefaid, Llandyssul; r, J. Thomas, Frondolau, New Quay. Hackney Mare or Gelding, foaled in 1912-1, T. Jones, Troedrhiwyrhwch; 2, Daniel Jones, Nanty- ,gra,gen, Pencader; r, David Jones, Fadfa. Tal- garreg. Hackney Foal—1, T. Jones, Troedrhiwyrhwch; 2, Wm. Davies, Pannau Llwyndafydd; r, David Evans, Ffynonllewelyn, Llandyssul. Cob Brood Mare with foal at foot, under 15 h.h. -1, J. Davies. Cwmgwen, Pencader; 2, T. Jones, Troedrhiwyrhwch; r, J. Williams, Nantegryd, Llan- dyssul. Cob Mare or Gelding, not exceeding 15 h.h. (any age)', to be shown in hand or under saddle—1, D. Davies and Sons, Angel House, Newcastle-Emlyn; 2, Davies and Co., Llechwedd, Llanybyther; r, Wm. Jones, Pantdefaid, Llandyssul. Pony Brood Mare, not exceeding 13.2 h.h., witn foal at foot—1, Davies and Co., Llechwedd; 2, T. Jones, Troedrhiwyrhwch; r. J. James, Farm Yard, Llandyssul. Pony, not exceeding 13.2 h.h., Mare or Gelding, fqaled not earlier than 1910-1, Messrs. Davies, Nantremenyn, Llandyssul; 2, D. Davies, Blaen- pistyll, Cardigan; r, John Davies, Penlan, Llan- dyssul. Hunter, foaled not earlier than 1910-1 and 2, Major Cass, D.S.O., Dol-llan, Llandyssul; r, T. Jones, Troedrhiwyrhwch, Llandyssul. Mountain Pony (undocked)—1, D. Davies, Blaen- pistyll, Cardigan; 2, Davies and Co., Llechwedd, Llanybyther; r, P. J. Flower. Llanfair, Llandyssul. B. SECTION.—TURN-OUTS Turn-out in Harness, for horses exceeding 14.2 h.h.—1. D. Davies and Sons, Angel House, New- castle-Emlyn; 2, Wm. Jones, Pantdefaid, Llan- dyssul. C. SECTION.-CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Pure-bred Bull Calf, not exceeding 12 months old -1, Davies and Co., Llechwedd; 2, Mrs. Owens, Plas, Glynarthen, Henllan; 3, John Jones, Rhiw lug, Llandyssul. Pure-bred Bull, one year old and over—1, Messrs. Davies, Nantremenyn, Llandyssul; 2, J. Davies, Pantgwyn, Llandyssul. Pure-bred Heifer Calf, not exceeding 12 months old—1, J. Jones and Sons, Nantcwmgwili, Llanllaw- ddog; 2, J. Oliver, Blaeneinon. Llandyssul; 3, Dd. Davies, Blaenythan, Llandyssul. Pure-bred Heifer, one year old and not exceeding two years—1, J. Oliver; 2, J. Davies, Pantgwyn, Llandyssul; 3, David Davies, Maengwyn, Llan- dyssul. Pure-bred Heifer. in Milk or in Calf, over two years old and not exceeding three years old—1, Evans, Wilkes' Head Hotel, Llandyssul; 2, George Jones, Pryan, Llandyssul. Pure-bred Cow in Milk or in Calf—1, John Thomas, Penwern, Llandyssul; 2, J. Evans, Wilkes Head Hotel; 3, J. Jones, Nantcwmgwili, Llanllaw ddog. WELSH BLACK CATTLE. Pure-bred Bull, one year old and over-I. Daniel Davies, Camnant, Pontshaen; 2, Wm. Jones, Pant- defaid, Llandyssul. Pure-bred Heifer, one year old and not exceed- ing two years-l and 3, David 'Evans, Glanclettwr, Pontshaen; 2, Wm. Jones, Pantdefaid, Llandyssul. Pure-bred Heifer in Milk or in Caff, over two y^ars and not exceeding three years old—1 and 3, D. Jones, Rhydowen, Llandyssul; 2, David Evans, Glanclettwr, Pontshaen. Pure-bred Cow in Milk or in Calf—1. Wm. Jones, Pantdefaid; 2, David Evans, Glanclettwr; 3. David Jones, Nantgwynfan, Llandyssul; he, Wm. Jones, Pantdefaid, Llandyssul. VARIOUS. Pair of Bullocks (any breed)-l; D. Davies and Sons, Newcastle-Emlyn; 2, Wm. Thomas, Ferdre- fach, Llandyssul; 3, David Evans, Glanclettwr. Best Type of Milking Cow—1_. J. Evans, Wilkes' Head Hotel; 2 and 3, John Davies, Pantgwyn. SPECIAL PRIZE. Best Exhibit in Section C. fed on Bibby's Cake or Meal, which must have been purchased from Messrs. T. E. Jones and Co., Llandyssul. between July 1st and August 16th of this year-I, Messrs. Davies, Nantremenyn. Llandvsi-ul; r, J. Evans, Wilkes Head Hotel, Llandyssul. D. SECTION.-SHEEP, &c. Ram (any pure breed)—1. J. Davies, Penlan, Llandyssul; 2, J. Williams, Nantegryd, Llandyssul. Ram Lamb (any pure breed)-I, J. Davies, Pen- lan; 2, Wm. Williams, Bryngoleu, Llandyssul. Milking Goat—1, T. Thomas, Llethrmawr, Maes- llyn; 2, John James, Farm Yard, Llandyssul. Breeding Sow of any pure br-ced-1, J. Williams, Nantegryd, Llandyssul; 2, Mrs. Jones, Gellifabaren, Llandyssul. E. SECTION.—DAIRY. Crock of Fresh Butter, not less than 20 lbs. in ,weight—1 Mrs. Jones, Nantcwmgwili, Llanllaw- ddog; 2, Mrs. Evans, Camnant, Pontshaen; r, Mrs. M. J. Evans, Gyfelle, Llandyssul, and J. Davies, Pantgwyn, Llandyssul. 3 lbs. of Fresh Butter (in potinds)-I, Mrs. Evans, Camnant, Pontshaen; 2, Mrs. Richards. Tynewydd, Crosslan. 3 Ibe. of Fresh Butter (in pounds); made by owners of the, "Diabolo" Separator-1, Mrs. Rich- ards, Tynewydd, Crosslan. One Skim Milk Cheese not less than 2& lbs. in r weight—1, Mrs. Jones, Fadfa, Talgareg, Llan- I dyssul; 2. Mrs. Evan.SF Dinas Gerdin, Llandyssul; r, Airs. Jones, Nantcwmgwili, Llanllawddog. One Fresh Milk Cheese not less than 5 lbs, in weight—2, Mrs. Jones, Nantcwmgwili. One Dozen New Laid Eggs (white)—1, D. J. Thomas, Pencader; 2, Miss Lew-s, Tregroes Stores, Llandyssul. One Dozen New Laid Eggs (brown)—1, D. J. Thomas; 2, Rachel and Mary Jones, Penygraig, Pencader. 3 lbs. of Extracted Honey, any colour, in lb. pots -1; John Davies, Gwarcelef, Farm; 2, D. J. Thomas, Pencader.

I ¡ TREGARON SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held before Mr. A. J .Williams, Rev. T. R. Davies, —Larceny: William Vaughan, Machynlleth, labourer, was charged by Supt. Phillips, Aberystwyth, with stealing a sack and 281bs. of wool value 28s., from Dyfnant, Nantcwnlle, the property of David Davies, on the 13th inst. David Davies said that prisoner called at Dyfnant on Saturday, the 9th inst., looking for work and he engaged him TO work on the farm. He worked for two days, and he paid him 2s. 3d. He had two sacks of wool in the barn as well as a good many empty sacks. On account of what a neighbour told him, he went and looked for the wool, and by all outward appearances the both sacks were there, but on closer investigation he found that one of the wool sacks was gone, and was substituted by a sackful of chaff with a layer of wool at the top of it. He gave information to the police.—Owen Richards, an employee of Messrs. Evan Hughes, James and Co., wool merchants, Aberystwyth, said that the prisoner called with him and asked had they received the wool from Tal- sarn, and he replied in the negative. He went away and in about half-an-hour he came back with the sack containing 281bs. of wool, for which he gave him JB1 5s. 8d., the market value of it. When the police came fpr it, it had been mixed with other wool.—Supt. Phillips proved the arrest and the chargin.g of the prisoner. The prisoner on being charged pleaded guilty, and elected to bb tried summarily and said that the drink had caused his downfall, and the superintendent produced a long list of convictions for drunkenness against him at Machynlleth, but this, as far as it could be ascer- tained, was the first time he had been on for theft. Prisoner was committed to one calendar month hard la-bour. As the wool could not be restored to the owner. it was agreed on the suggestion of the super- intendent. that the owner and Messrs. James and Company should bear the loss jointly.

LLANLIWNI. WEDDING.—A pretty wadding was polemized at the Parish Church. Fishguard, on Tuesday last, the contracting, parties being Mr. D. B. Rees, head- master of the Llanllwni School, and Miss E. A. Howells, Esgarwen, Newport, Pèm; The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. R. Enoch, cur ate-in- charge, Penclawdd (cousin of bridegroom), nd the Rev. W. Evans, vicar of Fishguard. The bride, who was prettily attired in cream, was given away by her brother, Mr. T. Howells. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Evans. London House, Llanybyther, and Mrs. Capt. Griffiths, Tyrhos, Newport. Pem.; while Mr. E. Davies, headmaster of Newbridge-on- Wye School, acted as best man. The wedding party also included Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Castle Vivw, Llanllwni (father and mother of bride- groom); Mr. H. Howells (brother of bride), and Mr. T. Howells (cousin of bride). The wedding party proceeded from church after the ceremony to Howells' Temperance Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The happy couple left later for Tenby, where the honeymoon is being spent. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipi- ents of many valuable and useful presents;

LLANWNEN. The half-yearly audit of Llwvnvgroes Estate was held on Tuesday, when all the tenants were enter- tained at luncheon by the Rev. and Mrs. Vaughan Rees, of Cardiff, who arc staying for the week-end with Mr. D. Robert Jones, J.P., Llwyngroes. On Wednesday, the members of Llanwnen Church went for an outing to Aberayron in brakes. A very large number availed themselves of the trip, and a xery enjoyable day was spent. The half-yearly audit of Neuaddfawr was held on Wednesday, when Mrs. T. H. R. Hughes, M.F.H., entertained all her tenants to a luncheon.

LLANDYSSUL MARKET.—Tuesday, August 19: Ful! attendance, brisk business, and heavy supplies. Quotations:— Light and middle weight porkers 8s. 6d. per score, heavy baconers 9s., sows 6s. 6d.; weaners or litters 21s. 6d. to 27s. apiece; lambs (shorn) 4d. to 4id. per l,b., old sheep 2gd. to 3-id.; calves lower at 3 £ d. to 4d.; two-year-old heifer-, and bullocks ,32s. to 35s. per cwt., young fat bulls 27s. to 30s., old fat cows 25s. to 305.; yearling store cattle JE8 10s. to JM 10s., two-year-old stores L10 to Bll and store or rearing calves from 30s. to 45s. each according to age; wool (long fleeces) Is. Id. to lis. 2d. per lb. for best, Welsh mountain wool Is.; butter in fresh un- salted lumps for factory lid. per lb., salted ditto in tubs and casks 10Ad. to 10d. for seconds, best 4 grades lid., and pound rolls Is. eggs (not graded), 10s. per 120; live poultry—young chickens 6d. to 7d. per Ib.. or 3s. 6d. to 5s. per couple: old fowls. 2s. 6d. to 3s. percouple; ducks, 6d. to 6d. per lb;, and 4s. to 6; per couple; trussed ducks lid. per lb., trussed chickens 10d. to ll £ d. MALE VOICE PARTY.—Last Wednesday week the Tyssul Teify Male Voice Choir journeyed in a, G.W.R. motor-car up to Llangeithio, where "n eisteddfod was held and succeeded in carrying off the first prize. This choir, under the oonductorstiip of Mr. Evan Richards, has been successful in winning three times in succession at 'eisteddfodau held r) the following places:—Bwlchygroes, Byrgwm, nd Llangeithio. This choir on every occasion has lo Jn complimented by the adjudicators on having attained a high standard of efficiency. Mr. Richards out of a large number of names was elected by the Unitaran Association to be conductor of the annual singing festival to be held next summer at Aberystwyth. PRESENTATION.—Mr. L. C. Farleigh, Richmond House, presided over a meeting held at the Lli'v dyssul waiting-room, when one of our faithful o-d railway "boys'' was honoured with a public presenta- tion as a token of the high esteem in which he was held here after a stay of about 17 years. Mr. Thomas was porter at the station, then checker, and recently he has been promoted to a platform fore- manship at Carmarthen Station. Mr. Farleigh spoke very highly of Mr. Thomas as an attentive, exact and courteous official, and as a business man in the town he felt very sorry to lose him. The fol- lowing also spoke in high terms of Mr. Thomas Messrs. John Lewis, Ponttwelly Stores; J. O. James, D.C. (The Stores), Brynhyfryd; D. Sturdy, goods clerk; T. Davies, checker;"and several others. The testimonial took the farm of a gold albert and a purse of gold, which were handed over on behalf of the townspeople and friends. Mr. Thomas thanked them all sincerely for the kind expressions and presents, and also thanked them for the kindness shown him during the happy years spent at Llan- dyssul. Our old friend carries with him the best wishes of all who came into contact with him. ANGLING.-Tbe water has been too low of late for anglers to succeed in obtain ng big hauls, but Mr. E. L. Jenkins. Bridge Shop, drew 24 lbs. from tne Clettwr, and Mr. Bowen, Elphin, nine brace of nice ones from the Teify. No other catches have been reported. been reported. VISITORS.—The town has been full of visitors lately—many of them down for the first t.me, and they express the highest admiration of the lovely s-cenery in the district1. The place only requires visiting in order to be appreciated.

7-- LLAMGADOCK AUCTION A-r.T.-Thcre was a good attendance again on Tuesday at the fortnightly stock sale con- ducted by Messrs. John Davies & Co., auctioneers, Llanddo, Llandovery, and Llangadock, at the Red Lion Yard, and trade, althought just now we are in the middle of the holiday season, was decidedly brisk. Quotations:—Cattle. JB12 to LIS; calves, 30s. to 40s.; lambs, 16s. to 32s.; sheep, -7s. to 35s.; and porkers, 35s. to J35.

GLANAMMAN. COMPETITIVE CONCERT.—At Bryn S"ion Chapel, on Saturday evening, a competitive concert was held. when the Rev. J. Edryd Jones presided. The ad- judicators were :-Music. Mr. T. Honkin Evans, F.T.S.C., Neath; literature, Miss M. J. Francis (Llapthferch), Ynvsmeuflw. Mr. D. J. Evans, C.R.A.M., was the accompanist. In the open solo competition (for females), prize JE2 2s., and a cruet stand, Madame Bessie Morris, Ammanford. was successful; whilst Mr. Gwilym Jones. Ystradgyn- lai's, succeeded in winning the prize of j62 2s. and a cup in the open solo (for males). The proceeds were in aid of the Sunday School funds. The treasurer was Mr. T. Owens, Tircoed Cottage, Glanamman, and the secretaries, Messrs. John M. Llewelyn, Abernantglas, Glanamman, and W. B: Evans.. Bryn- > ffynon, Glanamman. t

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LLANDIL0. Boy SCOUTS.—The Llandilo Boy Scouts have re- turned from their week's camping at Lydstep Haven, and appear greatly improved, in their ap- pearance by their training. The lads were given a tea at Penally Vicarage by the. Rev. D. W. Morris. They were afterwards addressed by Lady St. David's. SMART CAPTURE.—At a special sitting of the Llan- dilo Police Court on Saturday, before Col. Lloyd. Capt. Spence Jones, and Messrs. H. Jones Thomas and Claud R. Davies—Henry Atkins, a workman at Llwyncwm Farm, Llandilo, vvus charged with steal- ing an overcoat, value J61, the property of D. Evans, Cwmcib, between the 12th and 13th instant. P.C. Thomas proved arresting prisoner, who pleaded guilty, and was bound over for 12 months and ordered to pay the costs. THE CORN HARVEST.—Throughout the Vale of Towy the corn harvest is in full swing. It is gratifying to note that the crops are fairly heavy and that of late, at any rate during the last two or three years, there has -been an increasing tendency to go in for corn cultivation right along the Vale of Towy. LLANDILO BRIDGE MART.-Meesrs. J. Howell Thomas and Sons conducted the fortnightly sale of stock at the Llandilo Bridge Mart on Monday, when there was a. good attendance, and a brisk trade; in fact the sales effected for this time of the year ,constituted a record. There passed through the ring71 head of fat cattle, 7 cows and calves, 10 calves, 710 lambs; 74 ewes. and 126 pigs. Quota- tions:—iFat cattle up to 920 55.. cows and calves £ 17 10s.; calves up to 25 17s. 6d. lambs found purchasers at 4 £ d. per lb. (live weight), and ewes 3jd. per lb. (live weight). Pigs 8&. 3d. to 8s. 6d. per score. WEDDINGS AT THE REGISTRY OFFICF,The fol- lowing weddings have been recorded at the Registry Office:—David Jones. Tycanol, Llanarthney, to Sarah Anne Davies, Drysllwynucha, Llanarthney. Edgar Thomas Hall, Bryngwyn, Penybank, Amman- ford, to Ada Florence Rice, also of Bryngwyn, Peny- bank, Ammanford. TRAVELLING TAILOR'S SAD END.—The inhabitants were shocked on Sunday when it became known that a travelling tailor named Wm. Wallace, said to be 69 years of age, had been found drowned under Dulais Bridge about two miles outside the town, in about 18 inches of water. Deceased was first seen by a youth named Harding Thomas, who ran home and information was given to the police. P.C. John Thomas found on the bank deceased's coat and hat. The coat was neatly folded and the hat laid on top. Deceased had been an inmate of the workhouse, and had only recently been discharged. An address was found on the body, but the police enquiries go to show that nothing was known of him at the address given. It is stated that he had been seen about the locality during Saturday in a very bad state of health, and that he had been supplied with milk at a farm. One thing as to the occurrence is that the deceased might have fallen into the river whilst bending down over the bank to q.uench his thirst. Muciiuooiis-A WARNING.—Large baskets of mushrooms have been gathered in the valley during the week and some nice specimens of the fungus have been exhibited for sale at the shops of local fruiterers. At this season of the year it will not be out of place to utter a word of warning to vhose unfortunate individuals who are unable to distin- guish between the genuine mushroom and the toad- stool by the relation of a story. Many years ago I resided next door to a family, the female head of whom, to say the least, and to draw it very mildly, was a very eccentric lady. One day, accompanied by her youngest daughter, she went in search of the delicacy. When they returned, I asked what luck had attended them. The old lady gleefully replied that they had picked a large basketful. My curiosity was aroused. So I asked if I could see them. My surprise may be imagined when the daughter showed me a goodly number of-not mushrooms but toad- stools. I pointed out the mistake and the daughter promptly consigned the. lot to the .ash-heap at the rear of the premises. Although I had later to listen to a stronglv-worded lecture from the mother. I have consoled myself from that day to this with the reflection that if I was not actually the means of saving life on the occasion, that I saved both a period of painful illness following poisoning. DROWNED IN THE DULAIS.-At 4.30 p.m. on Tues- day, 19th inst.. Mr. W. W-: Brodie. deputy coroner, Llanelly, held an enquiry at the union workhouse, Llandilo. into the circumstances attending the death of Wm. Wallace, aged ,69, of no fixed abode. The foreman of the jury was Mr. D. Morgan, 7, Bridge- street. Mr. David Evans, master of the workhouse, deposed tlia, he identified the body as that of Wm. Wallace, who was admitted as a casual pauper to the house on the 10th inst. De-eased told witness that he was a tailor by trade, and gave his age as 69 years. As he complained of illness he remained in the workhouse until the morning of the 15th inst., .'when he left on his own accord. During his "tay in the workhouse deceased was seen by Dr. Davies. Llandilo.—Harding Thomas, Rhosmnen House. Llan- dilo, said that about 10- a.m. last Sunday whilst passing under Dulais Bridge he saw deceased lying in The water. He gave information to the police.— P.C. John Thomas (6) deposed that on Sunday, at 11.45 a.m.. on his arrival at Dulais Bridge, he saw deceased lying face downwards in the brook. The, head and bodv were in the water, and the feet protruding. The body laid in about 18 inches c ->toI- water. He conveyed the remains to the workhouse. hrtqf°Unn a, [acket and llat m the field near the bridge. On the morning of the 15th inst. he had LhnHrTi SlttmS ,°n the Towy ^on6 bridge. Llandilo. Witness spoke to him and he complained hat he was unwell. He added that he had Teen in t [J a few days wftnei th fV fC } ?ot remained there. He replied that he preferred being about.-Dr. W Davies, Llandilo, stated that he examined the body on the morning of the 19th inst. He found no marks of violence. He was of opinion that death was due to drowning. The jury brought in a verdict to the ettect that deceased was drowned in the River Dulais on the 17th August, and that there was no evidence to show how he got into the river.

LLANGUNLLO. PICNIC. On Friday of last week, the children and younger members of Llangynllo Sunday School were given a picnic at Traethsaith, one of the most beautiful s-easide resorts on the Cardigan Bay. It was an ideal day for a trip, and the beach here is undoubtedly the most pleasant on the coast for bath- ing, paddling, etc., and the youngsters were de- lgnted with it. Their screams of delight and fPJ taughter raust have filled the heart of Miss Lloyd, Brcnwydd, who was the generous- giver, with happiness. The Bible tells us that. "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and Miss Lloyd must have thought so when she looked on the happy faces of the little ones. Miss Lloyd was accompanied by Miss Joan Lloyd and Miss Butt- Bronwydd, and very soon the bugle called the hungry troop to a sumptuous lunch prepared for them by Miss. Butt, ably assisted by Miss Jones, Liverpool; Mrs. Davies, Glenview; Miss Mary t/5' RectorT>" Miss James, Gernos Lodge; Miss Rees, Cefncoed, and the Rector. Mrs Hugh Jones, Llangynllo Rectory, was also present. After everyone had satisfied the inner man, the Rev. E. O. Jones, M.A., called for cheers for Miss Lloyd, and the hearty cheerb given for Miss Lloyd and Miss Joan Lloyd showed how much the chil- dren appreciated the excellent lunch and the generosity of the Bronwydd family at all times Great praise is due to Miss Butt for her excellent preparations, and for her great care in seeing that ^rnaS Sat^ed". The children were in charge of Mrs. Davies.. Glenview; Miss Mary Jones Llan- g.v»"o, „n4 the Rector, who spared no pains i, f 'i f a Hf/to-be-forgotten one to the children of Llangynllo; and they all wish Miss Lloyd a long life full of happiness to go on as sbe has started, doing good and carrying blessings wherever her footsteps tread.. "Go thou and do likewise" .s our advice to those, who, like this lady, have been blessed with plenty of this world's goods Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of these little ones, ye have done it unto Me.

GARNANT. RAVIN Coinrar STBIKE. —The. strike at this col- iery is still in progress, and has now lasted nearly four weeks. The trouble was caused through the action of an overman, who, it was stated, had opened his lamp whilst employed in the colliery- T'ne management, to whom the matter was duly re- ported, refused to give the man notice, and the men struck work. Nearly 100 miners are now on strike, together with engine-men, repairers, hauliers, and banksmen, and at present there are only about haJI-a-tlozen officials working. The men object to the latter doing the work of the col- liers, and during the' last few days demonstration* have been held with that purpose in view. With the idea of asking the officials to discontiue work. pickets nave also been placed near the colliery, and although: a; few extra police have been brought into fie l \T' tvn State ihe? give no cause for trouble. Ib has been decided to hold a demon- stration on a large scale, when it is anticipated attend °Wn M R'a and Labour leaders wi«

LLANDEBIE. NARROW ESCAPE.-Mr. Joseph Davies. now ot Blaenau, Llandebie, but formerly of Well field-ter race Llandilo, and a friend, Mr. Gwilvm Ret?-. Laebryn Colliery, on Tuesday narrowly escape*' sustaining serious accidents. As it was Mr. Davie* received a painful "crick'' in the back. It appears that the parties were driving from Blaengu to Lia" dobie to meet Mr. Owens, the boiler inspector, win3" the horse became restless, plunged and for soDJ0 time sped on at a. great rate, eventually jumping °n a hedge bank, After it desoended it broke some the harness, but Mr. Davies pluckily held to the reins. These having been repaired the animal IL900 beoame frightened, and he had to descend. <)rl both occasions they tfere in great peril, but luckily through Mr. Davies, the driver's skilful handling Of the ribbons, they escaped with no further bad re- suits than we have recorded.

The hauliers' strike at Neath on Wednesday responsible for a rather humorous order to cope with the scavenging situation— whio*1 became som^vhat acute—the steam-roller took the place of horseflesh, and the collection of refuse been systemiiti'-aliv Carried out. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by GILES, at the Carmartken Journal" f Works, 8, K.ng Street, Carmarthen.