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THE TITHE AGITATION IN CARDIGANSHIRE. ACTION FOR POUND-BREACH AT LAMPETER. At Lampeter County-court on Tuesday (before the deputy-judge, Mr Cecil Beresford) two cases of pound-breach under distress for tithes were entered for hearing. In the first case the plain- tiff, the Rev. Herbert Hughes, vicar of Llanfi- hangei-rhosycorn, sued the defendant, Mr D. T. Gilbert, schoolmaster, late of Gwernogle-bach, and now of Britannia House, Gwernogle, Llanfihangel- rhosycorn, for 25, being treble damages and costs for pound-breach or rescue of goods dis- trained upon for tithe rent-charge. In the other ca-e the plaintiff was the same and the defendant was Mr Daniel Davies, farmer, Ffynonygog, Llaufihangel- rhosycorn. Mr A. J. Hughes, sohcitor, Aberystwyth, was for the plaintid, and Mr C. M. Bailhache (instructed by Mr T. Walters solicitor, Carmarthen) defended.—The cases were heard under uncomfortable conditions, or the hall was bitterly cold, and the appeal of the officials to have the gas lighted was dis- regarded by the constables. illr A. J. Hughes, in opening the case against Mr Gilbert, said the action was brought under Ihe old statute of William and Mary (2 W. and M., Ses*. l? c. 5? s. 4). On the 18th of September the hailifl acting for the plaintiff distrained for 12s 9d. —being 10s 3d tithes due October 1. 1888. on defendant's holding at G wernogle-bach and 2s 6d fee f,.r statutory notice-and seized two pigs, a calf, and S<llllt' hay. On September 30th he went there to sell and could not find the pigs or the calf, and could not sell the hay because one of the crowds which attended tithe sales in that part of the country was present and violent. He would prove that, and that the animals were after September 30th seen on defendant's holding, and, further, that the defendant and another person were seen early on the morning of the 30th of September removing those animals from the holding. Evidence was given of formalities, and David Owen, bailiff, Tregaron, was called. He said that on the 18th of September he visited the defendant's holding, and Mrs Gilbert, in reply to his demand, offered to pay the tithe, 10s. 3d., but would nor, pay the 2s. 6d. fee. He distrained on two pigs a calf, and some hay. He found the pigs and hay in a field adjoining the house, and thP fi T g° m "ext field- The ^nces of 8 we the fields were in good condition, and the animals could not have got out unless they were driven out. He fold Mrs Gilbert he was coming to look ami f' a? dld 80 ou the 20th, 21st, self rn ]\t! rPH?mbur- 0n fche 30th he went to Gilbert met him and gave him a written notice to appraise. He caused an appraisement to be m«de, and after he failed to sell he told Mr Gilbert that the goods distrained were still in possession of the law, and he would be responsible if the hav w** J consumed. 7 Wd8 rera0™d or Cross-examined by Mr Bailhache: When he d,Stamed Mr Ben Evans, auctioneer, wa8 there! and persuaded Mrs Gilbert not to pay the 2s. 6d. He refused the 10s. 3d. Mr Bailhache All these subsequent proceedings are for the sake of 2s. 6d. ? Witness That has nothina tn ..1" "1-1. 'IV n'J.lJil I11tJ. The Tiidge Had he right to accept it without the 28. 6d. ? Mr A. J. Hushes It cuts both ways 2s. 6d. would have settled it. Cross-examination continued He sent printed bills into the neighbourhood about the sale, but there was no date on them. He searched the fields on the 30th, and could see the rest of the farm from those fields. At the attempted sale conditions were read, and he told the crowd the reserve bid was C3 odd. He had no bid. He ha,, t0 the far,n since He valued the calt at £ 1 10s. Re-examined There was a large and disorderly crowd at the place. He could swear there was no ealf or pigs on the farm. The Jud,e Perhaps they were in the hedge ? Witness It is not the habit of calves to lie in the hedge. John Herbert, bailiff of Lampeter County- court, corroborated Owen's evidence, and swore th.e P1?8 and cal* were not ou the farm on the oUtli ot September. PilOSmexam"ied Owen °nly went into one field. They did not search the cowhouse or the other outbuildings at all. Mr Hughes asked permission to ask Owen if the cowhouse was locked. The Judge I don't know what the defence is, but it seems to me to go to the gist of the whole thin. It is a most important point. Mr Bailhache: Precisely; that is one point of the defence. As a matter of fact, we say that whatever was distrained upon was on the farm on the 30th of September, Evan Jones, a lad of about twelve years old, said that one morning, between six and seven 0 clock, in the autumn of twelve months ago, he saw Mr D. T. Gilbert and Mr James Thomas Saloch, taking a calf belonging to Mr Gilbert from the defendant's place towards Saloch. It was the second day the bailiffs and the police came there. This was the case for the plaintiff. Mr Bailhache, for the defence, submitted there was no evidence of such actual seizure as the plaintiff should prove, and there had been no sufficient impounding. It was a reductio ad abmrclnm to say that two pigs were impounded when they were left in a field for twelve days. There was no obligation on the owner to keep the animals in the fields the obligation was that the owner should not take them out. The Judge-But don't you fail if you don't satisfy me as to the calf? I am with you as to the pigs. Mr Bailhache contended there had been no seizure and impounding of the calf. The bailiff seemed to regard a distress as a sort of lethal weapon, lme a Martini-Henry rifle, and needed only to take a sight at the animals in the dis- tance. There should be a separate act of im- pounding and a separating of the things im- pouiideii, ivlilcli should be shut up in a place suit- able for their keeD. The J uJge--I certainly think the bailiff should have put a padlock upon the gate. Mr Hughes maintained that the bailiff had remained m possession of the goods just as long as it was safe for him to be in the district. It was a notorious fact that the state of the country was such that the bailiff had to be accompanied by police on his visits to that district. It was admitted on the other side that there was no h adWn'Bnt ? u° SePtember 30th, and there otX Sff-S hetookHote •whetber by Mr Bailhache, said tW examined he had a si x ZnX'tT He removed the yearling himself, but theather animal was in the field next to the hayfield on animal was in the field next to the hayfield on September 30th. No one could see all over the farm from the hayfield- Cross-examined by Mr Hughes—His farm was about ten acres, and undulating in surfaee, with groves of trees. He saw the calf in the field at nine o clock on September 30th, and again at mid- Cidy about a quarter of an hour before the bailiff atict nis party got there. Two cows and the calf were m a field together, and it was necessary to go into that field to see what was in it. There was a high bank in it, and high hedges and trees around it. The bailiff Owen told him he would Bring an action, of pound-breach against him. Witness did not tell him where the calf was, but tW to take his action- He did not know unit anyone else saw the calf on the 30th. There r8 £ je?fc crowd of people about, but although hailiff i■ T?,d °f Poundbreach actions, and the think •+ eatened him with one, he did not rit-P a !1.ecessary t0 §efc any°ne else to corrobo- aboutV ° °a'^ being there. The hay was used middle !Ur ,montlls after the distraint—from the Tr R I end of February. train t K!011? contended that the notice of dis- traii)t Ilavilig failed to describe the calf, the mi T choose which it should apply to. th t t-lif.U(' ge SuPP°se I hold there is no evidence R nWer,e two calves] r cU lac e said that defendant's evidence was uncontradicted, but if the Judge held against him on that point it was no use his saying any- thing, except that it would be a very strong con- clusion. As to the hay, he contended that no steps being taken for four months furnished clear evidence of abandonment. The Judge said it was clear to his mind that the distress was good, and that there had been pound- breach. It was time for the good people of that district to learn that pound-breach was a very serious offence. He gave judgment for the full amount and costs. Mr Bailhache That is for 24 10s.—treble value of Pl 10s. Mr Hughes asked for costs on the higher scale and advocate's fee. Mr Bailhache asked for leave to appeal on the points of law which he had raised, and intimated that, as the case was of considerable importance, he would not oppose Mr Hughes's application ie costs. Mr Hughes remarked that "the plaintiff was fighting an association. Mr Bailhache s iid his honour would see he had had some provocation to make remarks of a political character, but had studiously refrained. He did not think that such remarks should be made on the other side. The Judge (after a little more conversation) said the points were of importance, and he would give leave to appeal. He also granted Mr Hughes' application. With regard to the other case, of Hughes against Davies, Mr Bailhache said he thought they might decide it that day but, in stating the facts he was prepared to admit, a serious differ- ence as to a matter of fact arose between the counsel and plaintiff's solicitor. The Judge said he preferred to go into that fully, for he found when such case came up to town they were often decided upon points which were never raised in the case of the country. He also preferred to have a jury to try such cases. Mr Hughes said he would withdraw the case if the tithes were paid-the plaintiffs only wanted their rights. Mr Bailhache said,that was a very reasonable offer; it was a pity Mr Hughes's clients were not as reasonable. He would submit that offer to his side, and if it were not accepted, would undertake not to proceed with the case without a jury. Mr Hughes opposed a jury in the case. He would take the case before a jury in any other county, but not with a jury of Cardiganshire farmers. The Judge did not agree with Mr Hughes. ,9 z, Mr Bailhache said that magistrates often sat on a case of pcaching, and he did not see why farmers should not sit on a tithe case. As the sum claimed did not exceed R5, he asked the judge to allow him to give an effective notice for a jury. After a little protest from Mr Hughes, The Judge granted Mr Bailhache's application for a jury, in case defendant did not accept the plaintiff's offer to settle the case on payment of the tithe without costs, and the case came on for trial at another court.
LLANWRDA NOTES.
LLANWRDA NOTES. [BY GWRDA.] A WILD BEAST AT LARGE. On Saturday, the 17th inst., a very exciting occurrence took place at Llanwrda. Mr D. J. Davies, of Theddingworth (formerly of Clynymarch, Llansawel), was driving a dozen cattle to Llanwrda Station, to be loaded to Rugby, when a young bull while drinking in a stream flowing opposite Pentre- meurig farm, begau to indulge in frantic bellows and refused to proceed any further. The owner, with the assistance of the neighbours tried to induce the animal to go to the station, but their efforts availed nothing. One man braver than the rest, Mr J. Davies, Ynysauuchaf, Pumpsaint, advanced too near the bull, and was promptly knocked into the stream by the infuriated animal and was only too glad to get over the hedge into the next field to hasten to the Three Horse Shoes Hotel to change his clothes, and to dress some slight injuries which he had sustained. Not to be baulked, the bull seeing his late anta- gonist hastening away followed him on the road, but, of course, failed to get admission to the Three Horse Shoes. Failing in this he seemed to be content to wend his way home, but the drover following him saw him stay to get a drink at the "Cavan Dwr," near the Feathers Inn. The drover watched him until late at night, and from the other side of the hedge tried by persuasion aud pitchfork to induce the bull to proceed back again to Llansawel. While thus engaged Mr .John Davies, Pantyffordd, came along on his way from Llandilo market, and was met with demoniac horns in the dark. The drover tried to effect a relief by driving a pitchfork into the beast, and the bull mistaking its aggressor only made it worse for the prostrate market man. The drover seeing how impossible it was for him to relieve the sufferer, ran shrieking for help to the Feathers Inn, and Air John Davies, taking advantage of a momentary inattention of the bull made the best of his way over the hedge, and over the fields to Pantyffordd, with five ribs broken. The drover between shrieks and avails told his troubles to the landlord of the Feathers, who took mercy upon him and enter- tained him there for the night, the bull being still by "Cavan Dwr." At early noon, Mr D. Williams went down to Llanwrda to get help from the villagers, while others went to prayer meetings apd Sunday schools to ask for armed intervention, ahd all went up en masse to rid the vicinity of its dangerous neighbour. Mr Powell, of Plasnewydd, marched up with gun under his arm, but his skill availed naught, for he met the bull being towed peacably along by his horns towards the Feathers. An enterprising farmer who had some experience in lassoing buffaloes in the wilds of America, had brought his skill to bear and had taken the bull by his horns," and had quieted by manly force the ferocious animal. It is one of the problem" yet unsolved in this neighbourhood, what, eventually, will come of the monster; for no one dares approach the infuriated creature, either to nourish or to kill him, and the agent for the "Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," must be carefully watching the case, in order to see when his duty will call him to intervene.
"GLAMOURS" FROM GARNANT.
"GLAMOURS" FROM GARNANT. As we write, we are on the eve of a School Board election, and the excitement in our neighbourhood is rather intense. The three candidates are canvassing with vigour, and each seems quite confident of success. How genial and pleasant these gentlemen can sometimes be when they want your vote. That secured-your presence they practically ignore, until your vote will again be required. Such is life. In all probability the old members will be returned, at least, we hope so. The reverend gentleman, who is a candidate, has enough and more than he can do in evangelising the heathen portion of Cwmamman, for alas we dare not disguise the fact that a large number of our population come under that designation. All ministers of the Gospel-no matter to what denominations they belong-should, if they are conscientious servants of their great Master, devote all their time and all their energy to His service. They can well afford to let mundane things alone. They often complain from their pulpits that the days are evil, and that Christian Wales is fast losing her claim for that long-cherished appellation. Well, all the more reason, say I, that they should leave worldly affairs alone, and confine themselves strictly to their proper sphere. On the above principle I would never vote for a clerical candidate. And I hope that our electors will all act upon the same principle when they enter the polling-booth on Wednesday. The Glamours "afloat anent the candidates are, some of them, amusing as well as interest- ing. One candidate had sent him by post a caricature, which we will designate" The School Board race at Cwmamman." Whoever was the artist, the sketch was exceedingly well done. J.B.M. closely followed by his faithful dog, was depicted as making a splendid first. I.M. made a good second, his strenuous exertions, however, cost him his hat, which the wind seized and carried away as its lawful booty. J.R. makes a fair third, his exertions are, how- ever, evidently laborious, and his chances for a good place seem hardly worth a bet at 100 to 1. His hat is, however, firmly fixed on his head, and his procedure is marked with a dignity all his own. J. T.J. is depicted as the whipper in." In his frantic efforts for a place his hat is sacrificed to the winds, and he is-as far as the sketch goes-an object to excite the pity and commiseration of aU beholders. I wonder will the artist's prophecy be realised Time will tell.
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NARBERTH COUNTY COURT. The usual monthly sitting of the above county court was held at the Court House, Narberth, on Frid ty last. The numerous non-contested cases were disposed of by Mr Registrar Griffiths. The following came on for hearing before Mr Cecil Beresford, deputy judge. JOSEPH BEDDOE, SAUNDERSKOOT, AND OTHERS, V. S. S. WLLLIAMSTON, SAUNDERSFOOT. This was a petition under the Trustee Act, 1850, for the appointment of a new trustee in the place of respondent Williamston, on the ground of mental incapacity and for the administration of the estate. The hearing which had been adjourned from last court was further adjourned to the February court. MAJOR BERTWHISTLE, SAUNDERSFOOT, V. JOHN JENKINS, TREBERTH, SAUNDERSFOOT. This was an action for the recovery of 10s 6d, amount due for a breast strap. Plaintif fappeared in person, and the defendant was represented by Mr John Roberts. Plantiff deposed that in January of 1890 he sold the defendant a set of harness and a pony trap for E5. The defendant in company with plaintiff went to plaintiff's house and paid 25 to plaintiff's wife. He and plaintiff then went up to a stable in the back, and there the harness was delivered to the defendant with the breast strap attached, which defendant undertook to leave at the Hean Castle Hotel, Saundersfoot. Plaintiff's wife corroborated the evidence as to defendant paying the jE5 before he went after the harness. Defendant, sworn, said thatsome time in January of last year, he bought a set of harness and trap from plaintiff, and went with plaintiff to his house for the harness. They first proceeded to the stable where he was given the harness, and then proceeded into the house, where with the harness on his arm he paid Mrs Bertwhistle the B5. The plaintiff did not ask him to return the breast strap and never alluded to it at all. Elizabeth Lewis, late servant with plaintiff, remembered defendant coming in from the yard of plaintiff's house with the harness on his arm, and going into the dining room, where he paid plaintiffs wife some money. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs. JOHN JOHN, LLWYNDWFR, LLANDISSILIO, FARMER v. GRIFFITH THOMAS, MARBLE HALL, LLAN- DISSILIO, FARMER. This was an action for the recovery of JE5 15s. amount due for damages done by defendant's cattle to plaintiff's grass, and money lent defend- ant's son. The defendant counterclaimed for damages for trespasses done by defendant's hordes and sheep to his land, and the damages at £ 3 4s. 6d. Mr John Roberts appeared for defendant. Plaintiff applied to adjourn the action until February court, in consequence of the illness of his child, and produced a doctor's certificate, and also because an amended particulars of counterclaim had only been served upon him the day previous. Mr Roberts said the defendant was prepared to proceed upon the original counter claim which had been served upon the plaintiff five days before the Court. The plaintiff, who appeared to be in an inebri- rated condition, refused to be sworn and pro- ceed with the case. His Honour, thereupon, non-suited the plain- tiff, and ordered him to pay all the costs of the proceedings. The plaintiff became very boisterous, and had to be removed from the Court by the police con- stable at the order of the Judge. ELIZABETH LEWIS, WHITLAND, SERVANT V. THEODOSIA RAYMOND, LLANMARLAIS, WHIT- LAND. This was an action to recover E4 13s. 6d. wages due, or in the alternative as damages for breach of contract. Mr John Roberts appeared for plaintiff, and applied to the Court for judgment for the. amount claimed and costs by consent of defend- ant.
LLANDOVERY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
LLANDOVERY COLLEGE SCHOLAR- SHIPS. The following scholarships have just been a warded:- To NATIVES OF CARMARTHENSHIRE, under 16 years of age. -The Golden Grove, £25, J. D. Thomas the Lloyd Jones, C-25, N. H. Thomas the Ystrad, CIO, J. E. Thomas. OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS (SENIOR).—Classics—H. L. David, 950; L. E. H. Griffiths, £ 20 D. E. Roberts, 920; E. Evans, £ 10; Bonsall, E10. Mathematics- E. F. Kerby, 240; H. Price, £ 40; D. Thomas, 230; D. J. Evans, 215 B. G. Claus, Elb. History—J. W. Forbes, £ 15 W. J. Evans, t-,15; H. B. Jayne, 215. Science— D. J. Morgan, £ 15. INTERMEDIATE SCHOLARSHIPS. J. Pritchard and D. J. Lewis, £ 20 each R. Brigstocke, £ 15 J. S. P. Griffiths, CIO; Davenport Jones, £ 10; W. H. Morgan and T. 0. Jones, R4 4s each. JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS. -C. J. Footman, Elo N. L. James, 910; A. P. Carter and R. Rees, £ 4 4s each. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS OF FREE TUITION 28 8a EACH. Havard, H. M. Rees, L. H. Walters, B. James, J. Davies, G. T. Lewis, T. W. Griffiths, Fisher, Lockyer, H. H. Jones, M. A. E. Thomas, Ifor Jones. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. — O. Ll. Evans, King's Middle School, Warwick, £15; J. A. Lewis, Gwynfryn School, Ammanford, 215; D. Roberts, Higher Grade School, Festiniog, 215; Septimus Royall and T. G. Samuel, Higher Grade School, Ystrad Rhondda, P,15 each and J. E. A. Rees, 210, Higher Grade School, Ystrad Rhondda; J. Robinson, R15 G. J. Evans and J. Ll. S. Jones. 210 each, Higher Grade School, Swansea; J. P. Griffiths, Higher Grade School, Merthyr, 210 J. L. Thomas, Bedwin School, 910; A. J. aud D. J. Richards, Mooretown, R10 each D. O. Evans, Cnwcyrhyglyn G. B. Williams, Llandyssul W. O. Evans, Tally, 28 8s each and A. E. W. James, Neath, 24 4s.
FARMERS, CAIO.
FARMERS, CAIO. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE. Lieut.-Gen. Sir J. Hills-Johnes, K.C.B., V.C., Dolaucothy, Mrs Lloyd. Brunant, and the executors of the late Mrs Lloyd-Harries, with their usual generosity, gave a quantity of coal to be distributed among the aged poor of this district, on Tuesday. Owing to the absence of our respected vicar, the coal was divided among the recipients by Mr Lewis Lewis, Tynwaun. The ladies of Dolaucothy had also presented their usual gift of flannel about Christmas time. Acts like these speak for them- selves, and it is almost needless to say that the recipients are extremely grateful to the generous donors in both all above mentioned cases.
PENDINE.
PENDINE. TREAT. —A couple of weeks ago we read of a considerate farmer near Llandilo. We are glad to say we have at least one in this district. Mr and Mrs James of Tremoilet Farm, a short time ago, invited their harvest hands and a few friends to their "New Year's supper," and on Wednesday evening the 14th inst, about 40 persons responded, and Fat down to an excellent spread, which was heartily enjoyed; after which various games, dancing, singing, and reciting, were indulged in with much spirit. Shortly after midnight, with the thankful resolution that in future, as in the past, the harvest at Tremoilet Farm should not spoil for want of hands, and with a hearty 'Ithree times three' for Mr and Mrs James and family, the company dispersed.
LLANWENOG.
LLANWENOG. WORKMEN'S DINNER.—On Thursday evening of last week, a sumptuous dinner was given by the Lord Lieutenant and his noble lady, Mrs Davies- Evans, to the workmen at Highmead and their wives. About forty sat down, and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent spread of roast beef, plum pudding, &c. The tables were tastefully ar- ranged, under the superintendence of Miss Walters and Miss Howells. The cloth having been re- moved, Mr Evan Davies, the agent, was voted to the chair, and a very enjoyable evening was spent in speeches, recitations and song, contributed by the Chairman, Messrs T. Fox, W. Charles, John Evans, D. Thomas and others. Hearty thanks were enthusiastically accorded to their kind and considerate donors.
LLANDYFRIOG.
LLANDYFRIOG. LAST Tuesday (the 13th inst), will be long remembered in this parish, as a day of joy, it being the occasion of the happy union in holy matrimony of Mr John Phillips Evans, and Miss Jones, the only unmarried daughter of our much respected vicar. Early in the morning willing and active hands were busily at work con- structing arches bearing suitable mottoes in English and Welsh, hanging up flags and other bunting very profusely. The enthusiasm was kept up throughout the day by firing of guns, &c. Long before the hour fixed for the ceremony, crowds of people were seen wending their way to the parish Church. At 11.30 a. w., the bridegroom arrived, accompanied by his best man," the Rev. D. Andrew Jones. Shortly after, the bride walked up the aisle lean- ing on her father's arm, who afterwards gave her away. She looked charming, wearing a hand- some white lace dress trimmed with orange blossoms. She also wore a wreath of the same flower aud a veil. The following six young ladies acted as bridesmaids :-The Misses Morgan, Mountain Ash Jones, Manordeifi Evans, Pentre-house, and Roberts (3), the latter being nieces of the bride. They were attired in cream dresses and each wore a gold brooch, and carried a bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. It is needless to say that they all looked charming. The other guests in the Church were the Rev. J. W. and Mrs Roberts, Felinfoel; the Revs. R. J. Lloyd, R.D., and W. Powell, vicar of- Newcastle-Emlyn; Mrs Evans, the Vicarage, Newcastle-Emlyn, and Miss Jones, Llangynllo Rectory. As the bridal party proceeded up the aisle the well-known wedding hymn was sung, Miss Kate Evans, Pentre-house, presiding at the harmonium. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. J. W. Roberts, brother-in-law of the bride, assisted by the Revs. R. J. Lloyd, and W. Powell. There was a crowded congregation to witness the interesting ceremony. Arrived at the vicarage, the bridal party sat down to a sumptuous dhjeuner. The health of the happy couple was proposed by the Rev. R. J. Lloyd, in his usual happy manner to which the bride- groom suitably responded, and afterwards pro- posed the health of the bridesmaids. The Rev. D. A. Jones acknowledged the toast on behalf of the ladies. The health of the host and hostess Mr and Mra Jones, was next proposed by the Rev. W. Powell. A few more toasts followed. The happy pair then left to meet the 4.45 p m. train at Llandyssul, en route for London. The bride wore a travelling dress of electric grey cashmere trimmed with braid, she also wore a hat to match. The wedding presents were costly and numerous.
LLANGADOCK.
LLANGADOCK. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—Capt. Lloyd, of Glansevin, in accordance with his usual liberality, has, through the vicar, given a truck of prime Welsh coal to be distributed among the poor and needy of the parish. The gift is doubly prized owing to the inclemency of the weather. May the rich folk follow his example. On Tuesday January 6th, the members of the Llangadock Church Choir and Sunday School had their annual treat. Tea was laid on the tables at 4 p.m. A large number of children and adults sat down to the well-filled tables, which were presided over by Mrs Longley, Ty'r Eglwys. Miss Dayns and Miss Rees, the Vicarage. After all had done justice to the cake, buns, etc the room was re-arranged for an evening entertain- ment. An amusing programme was gone through, a good number of songs and duetts being ren- dered by members of the choir. Mrs Meuric Lloyd, Miss Rees, Vicarage, and Miss Rees, Pautmeredith, also lent their services. Next on the list came a highly interesting proceeding, viz., the presentation of a beautiful gold bracelet to Miss Dayns late of the Vicarage, from the parishioners and friends, as a token of their appreciation of her services as organist aud Sunday School teacher during the 4j years that she was in Wales. Mrs Bishop, Dolgarreg, made the presentation on their behalf, and she did so in a very neat speech. Miss Dayns thanked all the subscribers in a suitable manner, and said How she should prize the bracelet as a memento of her stay in Wales, and that she would never, never forget the happy time she spent amongst us." Then came the distribution of prizes to the most regular members of the Sunday School. They took the form of work boxes, scrap books etc., for the girls, and purses and knives for the boys. Before dispersing, the vicar proposed a vote of thanks and three cheers for Mr Peel, I Danrallt, and Mr Howard Lloyd, Ty'r Eglwys, for having so liberally contributed towards the treat, and they were loudly responded to by the audience. After a few more songs, the singing of the national anthem brought a pleasant evening io a close. Amongst those present were :—Mr and Mrs Meuric Lloyd, Mrs Longley, Mrs and the Misses Neame, Miss R. Layard, Ty'r Eglwys, Mrs and the Misses Rees, Miss Dayns the Vicarage, Mrs Bishop & Miss Drew, Dolgarreg, Mrs Richards, Miss Lewis, Cefngornoth, Miss Jenkins, Glansawdde, Rev. T. C. Owen, and the Rev. D. Jones of Llansadwrn.
ST. CLEARS.
ST. CLEARS. OLD WOMEN'S TF.A. -This annual social enter- tainment came off, as usual, at the National School, St. Clears, on Friday, the 2nd inst., and was a greater success than ever. We missed several familiar faces, but others had taken their places both as guests and assistants. Too much credit cannot be given to Miss Sarah Morris for her continued kindnesi in arranging and super- intending this pleasant reunion, and judging from its increasing popularity, there is no lack of appreciation on the part of those whom it is intended to benefit. Several lady friends ren- dered valuable assistance- Mrs Lyons, Miss Ridley, Miss Phillips (Cloth Hall), Miss Dixie, Miss Edwards (Clare Brook), Mrs Harries, Miss Bowen, inir-i Lewis, Miss Thomas (Gardde House), Miss Evans (Green Park), and others. After tea the tables were cleared, and the room was ar- ranged for games, in which young and old joined, and those who were too infirm to join enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The principal feature of the varied programme was the "Fishpond," out of which each person received a suitable Christ- mas present as a souvenir of the meeting. Before the "fishing" began the Rev. J. George ad- dressed a few encouraging words to all assembled, which will long be remembered. He also pro- posed a vote of thanks to Miss Morris and the ladies who assisted, which was carried with ap- plause. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. Each old person on leaving the room was handed a bun and a good slice of cake. THE second popular entertainment was given at the St. Clears Town-hall, on Wednesday, the 7th inst. The programme was as follows Song, "Darby and Joan," Miss Davies, Llanddowror; song, Why rouse the British Lion ? Mr Davies song, Life is a dream," Miss Evans reading, Horse-dealing," Mr D. Harries comic song, Billy Williams," Mr W. G. Harries encore song, Ask a Policeman" song, c; True till death," Mr Rowlands; song, "She is my love to-day," Mr D. Evans (encored); comic song, It makes me so awfully wild," Mr D. Powell piano solo, God bless the Prince of Wales," Miss Evans song, What is love1?" Mr Lewis recitation, "Learning by heart," Mr T. Phillips song, The song that reached my heart," Miss Davies (encored) song, "Vanity," Mr Rowlands; comic song, "The Washer- woman," Mr Edge (encored); recitation, The Charge of the Light Brigade," Mr Lewis song, The Watchword," Mr D. Evans. The chair- man was Mr D. H. Thomas, J.P., Derry. Miss Evans, Mr Lyons, and Mr Harries presided at the piano.
WHITLAND.
WHITLAND. SUDDEN DEATH.-We have to announce the sudden death of Mr Henry Phillips, of Moor, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, after a very brief illness. Mr Phillips was for many years a faithful member of the school board, the highway board, and the board of guardians, and took an active part in all movements which tended to elevate and benefit his fellow-men. By his death a gap has been made in the Liberal ranks which cannot easily be refilled. The funeral took place on Saturday at two o'clock. The place of interment was the cemetery attached to Bethlehem Independent Chapel, St. Clears. It is a melancholy coincidence that Mr Phillip's brother-in-law, the late Mr Walters, St Clears, was buried in the same place, on the same day. Mr Walters died on Tuesday morning after a long illness.
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CENARTH. SCHOOL TREAT.—It was evident tot BY passers- by that something unusual was on last Thursday at Cenarth. The day and Sunday School scholars were in their best dresses pirading the streets, the younger ones looking impatient it ;ho slow pace Father Time moved, for were they not in a h!irry to enjoy the feast prepared for them at the National School tea and its accompanying delicacies-cake, buns, bread and jam—unl the much coveted toys of the loaded Christmas Free, and the oranges and sweets before their depart ore? There is no wonder they sang their school s ngg with much glee under such favourable circum- stances. The place looked like a sort of second Paradise-plenty of everything to please a child's nature, and it made the heart of the old ones glad to see the gentry of the neighbourhood busying themselves all day to entertain the children. Major and Mrs Bate deserve well of our neighbourhood. What a noble nature they show in many points of view. In addition to this annual tr,,at, they I i, give the school children prizes every quarter for good attendance, which means everything to t,he schoolmaster under the high ressurJ system now- a-days. Are n'jt the school cupboards full of :heir books for the edification of the people of Cenarth ? Mrs Bate is a bn constant and unceasing in her attention to the wants of the sickly poor, aud this year, to cheer up the needy, she has given over four tons of coal. Both Major and Mrs Bate, it need hardly be slid, are deservedly blessed for their humane conduct.
ABERAYRON.I
ABERAYRON. AUSTRALIAN MEN OF MAKK.—A book has lately been placed before the public of the Australian Colonies, recording their growth and progress, and giving a biographical sketch of the lives of those of their representative men who have achieved prominence or distinction during the first hundred years of our history. Each memoir is accompanied by a faithfully executed full page portrait by well-known artists in the best available style of lithographic art. No expense has been spared in the binding quality of paper, printing or artistic work, to make these volumes creditable specimens of the pubiish- ing art. The following is taken out of the above book, and will, no doubt, prove in- teresting to Aberayronians Richard Theo- philus Jones, Esq., M.D., L.R.C.P., was born in Aberayron, Cardiganshire, South Wales, in May, 1839, which may be said to have been the first year of this present reign of her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, so that the life of Dr. Jones is contemporaneous with the reign. The early education of Dr. Jones was obtained at the Aberayron and Llanddewi-Aberarth Schools, where he stayed for some years, pre- paring himself for entrance to Carnarvon Col- lege, which place he entered in due course. Such was the ability and diligence displayed by the youth that he gained on admission into the College a First Class Queen's Scholarship, and at the examinations held at the end of the first year he obtained a Firt Class. By these early performances he showed that there was stuff in him to bring him to the front in whatever walk of life he should adopt. He did not hesitate Ion? about choosing a profession, and selecting medicine for his future study, he entered the University of Durham, but he pursued his pro- fessional studies at Glasgow University, studying surgery under Sir Joseph Lister. Thus having the benefit of the best tuition, he made great progress in his studies, and obtained his diploma in a distinguished manner. Having thas become qualified to practice his profession, and being desirous of seeing the world, he, in 1869, accepted the appointment of surgeon to the ship "Jessie Readman," conveying emigrants to New Zealand. After a prosperous voyage he arrived in that Colony, and at once made up his mind to remain in the Southern Hemisphere. He did not s ay long in New Zealand, but proceeded to Queens- land, where he began the practice of his pro- fession, and was there elected honorary surgeon to the Gayundah and Burnell District Hospital. He was also made a justice of the peace for that Colony. In 1872 he took the degree of M.B. at the Sydney University, and the year after took the M.D. of the same place. Thus becoming identified with the life of the Colony, and looking upon it as his home, he settled down permanently in 1873, first at Richmond, and then at Ashfield, where he has established a large practice. For fourteen years he has resided there, and has be- come well-known for his skill, and for the care he shows those who become his patients." CONCERT.-On Wednesday night, the 7th inst., a most successful concert was held nt the Town Hall, Aberayron, in aid of the Welsh Church Mis- sion-room at Aberayron. It is very rarely that such a large audience as asseinbled that evening can be brought together in Aberayron. The loom was crammed, standing room being difficult to get shortly after the proceedings had commenced. This state of aft lirs was in a gre it measure due to the extensive manner the concert had been adver- tised all over the neighbouring country, and also to the fact that the second part of the programme wa, to he taken up tiy the Llanrhystid Dramatic Society in a flirceentitied The Nervous Bachelor," or The Day after the Pair." The chair was filled hy the Rev Morgan Evans, vicar of Llanddewi- Aberarth, who, after a few remarks, called upon those whose names appeared on the pro- gramme to proceed. The order was as follows: —Parti.: Glee. "Now by day's retiring lamp," Choir; song. "I am a Friar of Orders Gray," Mr J. L. James; duet, "Y Lili Dwls," Misses S. A. Evans and S. J. James; song, Mr D. J. Evans; glee, Canwn yu nghyd," Choir; song, "Ond," Mr T. A. Jones; song, "The Cuckoo," Miss Agnes Davies; violin solo, Miss Nina Hutchins; song. Mae rhyw un yu dyfod y fori," Miss Kate jonei3; song, "The Bay of Biscay," Mr John Roberts; glee, "Y Seren Unig," Choir; song, Mr D. J. Evans: soug, "Yr ysgol yn y wlad," Mr John Richards; comic duet, "Ymddiddan rhwng David Lloyd Yswain" (otherwise Mr E. Cooper Davies), o Alitvodyn, Llandyasii, Ceredigion, a'i ddeilades IS tra Grwaralltaryn" (otherwise Miss Davies, Cefn- ui ies ELmse). Fart II.: Pianoforte solo, Miss Maggie Davies comical farce, called "The Ner- vous Bachelor," or "The Day after the Fair," by the L'anrhystid Amateur Dramatic Society. The characters in the farce were excellently rendered, and the good behaviour of the audience showed that they fully appreciated the entertainment in every respect. At the conclusion of the farce Dr. Davies proposed a hearty vote of thanks to those who had taken part in the meeting. This was seconded by Mr John Jones, bookseller. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Dr. Williams and seconded by Mr Munro Hughes, who, in the course of his remarks, made reference to the good conduct of his young sailor friends" a great many of whom were present. The rest of Mr Hughes' remarks were drowned by the sailors and others striking up "For he's a jolly good fellow." The Chairman having responded, it was announced that "God save the Queen" would be sung. Instead of that, however, the audience sang Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," although the National Anthem had been put down on the programme as the finale. OPERETTA.—On Friday night, the 9th inst., the operetta, entitled The Glad NEW Year," was per- formed by the young ladies forming Mrs T. Z. Jones' school, at the Assembly Room. There was a very large company present, who had assembled at the invitation of Mrs Jones. The performance orave unmistakeable signs of careful training, and clearly proved that Mr3 T. Z. Joues is a very able teacher of music. The programme was made up as follovs:-Part 1.: Pianoforte duet, Misses Mary Ellen Davies and Mary Jane Watkins; song, "On the banks of Allan Water," Miss Elizabeth Jones; pianoforte selection, Miss Lizzie Davies; song, "The Better Land," Miss Maria Ellen Jones; song, "The .M:idslllpmite," Master Jeukyn Davies Jones; pianoforte solo, "Sonata by Beethoven," Miss Annie Davies; song, "Thy voice is near me," Miss Lizzie Davies recit., "The Curfew," Miss Olive Jones; song," Come, birdie, come," Miss S. A. Evans?; pianoforte selections, "Adeste fideles" Miss May Davies trio, Good news from home," Misses Anna M. Jones, M. J. Watkins, and Annie Davies; duet," May bells and the flowers," Misses May Davies and S. A. Evans. Part II.: Operetta, "The Glad New Year. Dramatis Persona:—" The Old Year," Johnny Davies; f. The New Year," May Da.vies. Spring," Miss Griffiths. March—Annie' Davies; April-Kate Jones; May—Lizzie Davies. "S namer," Eliztbeth Jones. June—M. J. Wat-I kins; Jtily-- Ititio J(-)ne, August—Anna M.Jones. Autumn," Jane C. Jones. Sept.—M. Ellen Davies; Oct.—Anne E. Jones; Nov.—A. Eliza Rees. Winter," Anne Ellen Jones. D c.— Jenkyu Davies; Jan.—S. A. Evans; Feb.-Ellen Jones. Fairies, Olive and Alice Jones.—Dr. Davies, who acted as chairman, proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Jones for the excellent treat she had given the company present, and expressed a hope that the people of Aberayron would support the ladies' school to the utmost of their power. Having had two of his daughters in Mrs Jones' school for many years, he had very great confidence in her as a teacher.—Mr Munro Hughes seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried unanimously.—The Rev. J W. O. Edwards, R D., proposed, and the Rev Mor- gan Evans, vicar of Llanddewi-Aberarth, seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was suit- ably replied to.—Mr J. M. Howell responded for Mrs T. Z.Jones. The singing of God sive the Queen" brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. DEPUTY MAYOR. The Mayor has appointed Mr Thomas Lloyd as his deputy. ILLNESS OF THE MAYOR. The numerous friends of the mayor (Alderman David Lloyd, Dolgwm House) will be sorry to hear that he is scill confined to his room through having ruptured a blood vessel. We are, however, pleased to add that he is much better. Great sympathy is felt for him, and his valuable services as public officer is missel. We hope to see him soon in better health. SEASONABLE BF,NTEVOLSNCE —Few persons in and around Lampeter are unfamiliar with the name of Mrs Harford, the genial and kind- hearted lady of Falcondale. By the many at t; of Christian charity and personal attention, she has for years bestowed upon those poor people in t ie humbler walks of life. Mrs Harford is deeply ingratiated in the thankful hearts of numbers of our townspeople. During the recent severe weather we have experienced, this estimable lady has again distributed large quantities of blankets, waim clothing, meat, and other provisions amongst the poor. In addition she has regularly given during the last six weeks a substantial supply of delicious soup, through the medium of Mrs Edmunds (grocer), who also deserves praise I for the kind manner in which she has attended to a work which is by no means easy. It is need- less to add that the humble and grateful recipients are loud in their praise of the Harford family. TREATS.—During the past few weeks it has been a most pleasant task for us to chronicle a large number of dinners, tea parties, &e., given in this town, but this week we have to r port a festive gathering, which has eclipsed all others, to wit, a grand supper, given, on. Tuesday evening, the 13th inst., by Mr and Mrs Jones, The Vicarage, to the wardens, sidesmen, and choir members of St. Peter's Church. The place selected for the occasion was the St. Peter's B.,ys' Schoolroom, which had been put in com fori able order by Mr O. Evans. The tables—the appear- ance of which alone was a treat to beliol,i--liad been most exquisitely laid out by Mrs Jones, who was ably assisted by others. At 8 p.m. about 50 guests sat down in their appointed places to par- take of the delicious things provided for them. Supper over, our worthy vicar got up, and, ad- dressing those present, said that he would not detain them long, but would pass over all formal toasts, and come to that of the choir. He felt extremely thankful to them all for meeting Mrs Jones and himself there that evening. He was entirely satisfied with their valuable services in Church, and especially so with. their attendances when preparing for some special services. He thought he could not do better on the present occasion than to include with the t"ast the name f one of the tniiiy faithful and useful m-un^ers of h s c i ir, viz., that of Mr Oliver Evans.—After a few moments' interval Mr Evans said that he felt rather reluctant to respond to the toast which had just been so well received, for he was not aware, until his name was mentioned by the vicar, that he would be called upon to address them that evening. Speaking on behalf of other members of the choir as weil as him- self, the speaker said that they were thankful to the vicar and Mrs Jones for their kind invi- tation, for by inviting them there that evening the vicar and his good wife clearly showed that they had been satisfied with the work done by the choir during the past year. The speaker promised that the choir would do their duty in the future as well as in the past, if not better.—In proposing that of the wardens and sidesmen, the Vicar said that it gave him great pleasure to state that all work was done pleasantly and harmouious'y between him and the wardens, and he coupled with the toast the names of Mr David Lloyd, Peterweil, as one of the wardens, and that of Mr Roderick Evans as one of the sidesmen. In responding, the former gentleman compared the present con- dition of the choir with what it was about ten or fifteen years ago. From the comparison we inferred that its present state is far superior to what it was then. Afterwards Mr Roderick Evans responded, and made a few remarks on behalf of the sides- men. But we must say that we did not agree with Mr Evans when he said that there was no layman in the church sufficiently capable to train "he choir. Perhaps Mr Evans was not in earnest when he mentioned this, at leas, we hope so.— The host and hostess was prop ised by Mr D. Jones, Old Bank, and was well received, I immediately after which, singing, dancing, and games were commenced, and were kept up until I midnight. Of the various games indulged in, the one which created the greatest amusement was that which goes by the name of The Queen of Sheba.' Amongst the numerous aspirants who volunteered to perform the. task allot ted them in order to win a kiss from the Queen, were Mr E. W. Richards, and Mr Mills, of Glandenis. The disappointment of these gentlemen, when they found that their kisses had been bestowed upon a gentleman and not the Queen was beyond description. The whole proceedings were brought to an end with 'Sir Roger,' and it was the verdict of one and all that this was by far the best treat that has ever been given to the Lampeter Church Choir. Amongst those who were present we noticed both Mrs and Miss May Williams, of the Rectory, Dolgelly, the former of y I whom in her younger days was a most faithful member of this choir. On the following evening Mrs Jones entertained the juvenile members of the choir at the Vicarage. About thirty responded to the invitation, and we understand that they all enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on Monday last, when there were present Rv Daniel Jones (chairman), Rev Evan Evans, and Mr J. Fowdeti. --The reports of Her Majes y's Inspector upon his recent vidt and inspection of the schools were read, and were as follows St. Peter s School This school is iu good order, and is industriously instructed, and the scholars have done as well as could have beon expected, considering the weakness of the staff. The arithmetic in the fifth and seventh standards was weak, the recitation good, and the geography was pretty good, excepting the mathematical geography. The English was fair on the whole, though weak in the fourth standard. The play- ground needs immediate attention. It is to be hoped that the teaching staff will be strengthened without delay." Average attendance, 71; grant, C66 2s. 6d. Peterweil Girls School This school appears to be well conducted. Reading and writing fairly good, the arithmetic was un- even and weak in the sixth standard. Fraction decimals, mental arithmetic, and the principles of arithmetic should receive special attention during the current year. The recitation was highly satisfactory, and the grammar was pretty good. The nee(¡:e exercises were generally good, and a good quautity of specimens was shewn. The room is very full when the girls are all present, and an extension of it would be desirable Average attendance, 59 grant, 255 Ils. 6d. School "This school is in good order, and is very efficiently instructed. The elementary subjects were exceptionally good. As the attendance during a number of weeks in the last year, when not affected by unfavourable causes, has exceeded the accommodation ot the room, it is desirable that a class room should be provided without unnecessary delay. The portion of the play ground near the offices ought to be covered with gravel after clearing off thesurface." Average attendance, 87 yrant, jE63 16s. 6d.- St. Mary's School This liftle school is under good discipline, and is intelligently and efficiently instructed. Greater attention might with ad- vantage be paid to mental arithmetic, and to problems in arithmetic. The infants had been well trained and taught. The doors of the offices ought to iie made to close easily, and raised dry paths or approaches should e made to the offices without delay." Average at- tendance, 18 grant, JE36 12s. The staff of assistant teachers for S. Peter's and Peterweil school,, for the present year was settled, and it was resolved to fix the staff for St. Mary's at the next meeting. It was also resolved to hold a special meeting next Monday to elect a new member, in the room of the Rev Robert Williams.