The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHENSHIRE MAIN ROADS COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Main Roads Committee of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Shire Hall, Cmmarfchen, on Wednesday, Mr W. O. B i^S'.ocke presiding. There were also present—Rev. J, Gwynne L twreiiec, Middleton Hull Rev. Professor D E. Jones, Carmarthen Rev. T Evans, Cilycwm Messrs J. Si Tregon- ing, Iscoed T. Morns, Co »mb J. Maybery, Llanelly C. E. Morris, Penbryn J. Bagnall Evans, Nantyregl wys D. Stephens, Kidwelly W. R. Edwards, Carmarthen J. L^ans, Allty- cadoo; Joseph Joseph, Llanuennech j W. N. Jones, Tirydail Dr. Howell Rees, lyrbach Charles Jones, Carmarthen W. J. Wilson, Llanelly D. C. P»rry, Llanelly W. b. Marsh, Penybedd; T. Evans, Treventy; J. D. Morse, Llan lawke J. Wiliams, 1 ontardulais W. Joiie3, Canton, Llanelly J- Davies, Ffynotida- folog — Llewellyn, Llanboidy J Lewis, Meiros Hall D. L. Jones, Abergwili D. Harries, Rhiwlwyd J. Lloyd Thomas, Tanlan J. Davies, Gelly and Wm. James Evans, Llan- dovery. Thomas Jones, clerk to the Council, Daniel Phillips and T. Davies, county surveyors, were also present. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The Chairman said that before they took up the ordinary business, he did not consider it out of place if he referred to the great loss which the committee had sustained since the last meeting by the death of one of its members-Mr J. Lewis. Philipps, B dahaul. Mr Philipps, when they last met, was in a state of health which made his recovery almost hopeless, and since then he had passed away. They should show their appreciation of the very honest and upright man who had t'iken a prominent part in the business of the county by moviug an expression of sorrow with the family, and by inserting the vote on the minute book and conveying it to the family. Mr D. Stephens seconded, and it was unani- mously carried. THE MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS. The first business on the agenda was to consider the applications of the Llansawel and St. Clears highway authorities to charge the expenses of maintaining highways separately on each parish. The following was the application received from the former: "At a meeting of the Llansawel Highway Board, held at the Black Lion Hutel, Llansawel, on the 15th of January, It was propcl d by Mr Thomas Rees, seconded by Mr Thomas Davies, and carried, 'That as the basis or standard of the valuation lists for the purposes of the upper roads of the parishes of Llanybyther, Llanycrwys, and Pencarreg, in the Laniue er union, differs considerably from that of the other three parishes in the district, viz: Conwil Gaio (in the Llandovery union), and Llansawel and Talley (in the Llandilo-fawr union)—the district be divided into two parts, one part to comprise the parishes of Conwil Gaio, Llansawel, and Talley, the other part to comprise of Llanybyther, Llanycrwys, and Pencarreg, and to charge exclusively on each of such parts the expense payable by them in respect of maintaining and keeping in repair, the highway situate in each such part, and that the clerk be ordered to forward a copy of this resolution to the clerk to the County Council.' Mr Joseph Joseph proposed, and Mr John Davies, seconded, that the above application from Llansawel be granted. This was carried. The committee next considered a somewhat similar application from St. Clears. Mr J. D. Morse proposed, and Mr Bagnall Evans, seconded, that it be granted. Mr T. Evans, Treventy, proposed, and Mr W. J. Wilson, seconded, that it be not granted.—On a vote being taken 13 voted for the amendment, and 4 against. The applica- tion was therefore not granted. NEW MAIN ROADS, The next business was to consider the question of declaring and maintaining as main roads, in Pursuance of section 11 Local Government Act, 1888, and s.s. 13, 14, and 15 of the Highway Act, 1878, certain streets and roads in the towns of Llanely, Kidwelly, Llandilo, and Llandovery, and to consider the reports of the surveyor thereon. Mr Daniel Phillips, surveyor, recommended the following streets to be taken over by the county in Llanelly :—Pembrey Road, 562 yards New-road, 770 yards West End, 102 Hall- streat, 173; Vaughan-street, 153 Felinfoel- road, (hi he; to repaired by the county) 830; Brynceuau-road, 406 Mount Pleasant, 217 Thomas-street, 243 Market-street, 116; Swan- sea-road, 943; Upper Park-street, 176; Park- street, 126 Stepney-street, 413 Salamanca- road, 325 and Station-road, 600 yards, making a total of 3 miles 875 yards. He estimated the cost of maintenance at 2127 per mile giving a total of about E444 10s. A long, heated discus- sion ensued, the Llanelly members stating that they did not receive the same fair play from the committee as Carmarthen had. The Llanelly surveyor was in attendance, and many alterations to Mr Phillips' rep ort were proposed by them. Mr W. R. Edwards, in defending Carmarthen, said he did not wish to clash the one town with the other, but if they looked at facts, it would be seen that Carmarthen was by far the most import- ant. The receipts of the 4 toll gates at Carmar- then when the county took to the gates amounted to £1,902 J Is, and those of the 4 gates at Llanelly during the same year amounted only to £ 645 (hear, hear). It was proposed that only the roads given in Air Phillips's report be adopted as regards mileage. This was carried after much opposition, seventeen voting for it and six against. The next question was to determine what the county should contribute towards the mainten- ance of the above roads. The Chairman pro- posed "That the county contribute one-third of the expenses of maintaining the main roads of llanelly, the amount to be ascertained by refer- enee to the expenditure for the last three years." I' Mr Parry—We cannot accept that, chairman. n airman—But I give you exactly the same as Carmarthen. Mr W. J. Wilson—I think it is best to adjourn Mr W. J. W, Ison-I think it is best to adjourn "is, and let the local board have another tneet- because I know they will not accept those terms. Rev. R. G. Lawrence seconded the chairman's Motion. Mr Parry moved an amendment, but the chair- man's motion was carried by seventeen to six. KIDWELLY. The roads suggested by the surveyor to be taken over at Kidwelly were that from Gardde boundary stone to Pinged Hill boundary stone, 1046 yards from Town Hall to Monksford Bridge, 497 yards from Pelican Hotel to Rail- way station, 773 yards, total, one mile, 556 yards, I at a cost of 230.-Tlie report was adopted with- out alteration. LLANDILO. The roads applied for to be taken over at Llandilo were—Rhosmaen-street, 430 yards bridge-street, 150 yards ;-King street, 145 yards George-street, 100 yards; Upper Carmarthen- street, 150 yards New Road, 355 yards making a total of 1,330 yards The expense of their Maintenance was £ 115, exclusive of JE59 spent in Paving Rhosmaen-street last year. Mr W. N. Jones proposed, and Mr J. Davies seconded, that the application of Llandilo, as regards mileage, he adopted. Mr W. J. Wilson proposed, and Mr Parry an amendment that King-street, ^eorge-street, and Upper Carmarthen-street, be olllÍtted from the mileage. On a vote being taken, eleven voted for the ^hiendment, and seven against. The three streets were therefore omitted. Rev. R. G. Lawrence proposed that one-third ^he expenditure be allowed to Llanailo for their Maintenance, and also one-third of the cost of Paving Rhon maen-street. Mr Parry proposed, and Mr J. Evans, Allty- Cadno, seconded, that the money for paving be ^eluded. — A vote being taken, the Clerk declared eight to have voted for the amendment cl ^■hd seven against.—The voting was questioned y one of the members, and on a second poll eing taken the votes were equal—11 for each side. The Chairman gave his casting vote in avour of allowing the money, and it was accord- antly allowe i. The total number of yards, therefore, taken °Jrer at Llandilo is 960 yards, and the sum al»owed, £ 60. LLANDOVERY. The roads api)lied to be taken over by Llan- dovery were—the road commencing opposite Giifden-lane, near the Clarence, leading through Broad-street, King-street, and High-street, and ending at Brilti Bridge, connecting the main line from Llangadock to Trecastle, 685 yards; also the road commencing on the south side of the meat market, through Stone-street, ending at Bowdwr bridge on the borough boundary, con- necting main line with Sugarloaf main road, 401 yards the New Station-road, commencing by the Ncrth Western Hotel and ending at the boundary on Bowdwr bridge, 423 yards; and the road leading from King's Head down by the Black Ox, 195 yards, making a total of 1,704 yards. Mr W. J. Evans proposed, and Rev. T. Evans seconded, that the application of the borough be granted. Mr Parry proposed an amendment that the new Station-road and the road from the King's Head to the Black Ox be omitted. The amendment was carried. It was decided to allow Llandovery JE24 a year for their maintenance. PEMBREY. Mr W. S. Marsh proposed that the road from Pembrey village to Burry Port station, also the road from Plasnewydd to Burry Port be taken over by the County Council as main roads. It was resolved to grant 925 a year towards the roads, instead of taking them over altogether. NEWCASTLE EMLYN. The Chairman proposed that the present high- way between the boundary post of Aberarad, and the boundary stone (opposite the parish road) at Pontprengwddon, in the parish of Cenarth, containing in all 749 yards, be constituted a main road. Mr W. N. Jones seconded, and it was carried. —The amount allowed for maintenance was 224. BRIDGES. Mr Charle3 Jones had a motion on the agenda That the sum of C25 should be given towards the bridge over the river Duad, all other expense being subscribed by the parishioners." The Clerk intimated that Mr Jones's motion could not be discussed, as there was a resoluti"n on the minute book passed at the last November meeting that no question pertaining to bridges be entertained for six months from that date. The committee then rose.

LLANDILO. MR. J. W. GWYNNE-HUGHES returned from Italy to Tregtb on Saturday. YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD.-The weekly meeting was held at the Memorial Hall, on Tuesday even- ing last, when impromptu speeching were made. TEMPERANCE. —At a temperance meeting held at the Memorial Hall, on Sunday evening last, a Gommittee was formed, consisting of the different ministers of the Gospel and their deacons, and others, with the view to making arrangements for the forthcoming annual meeting of the South Wales Temperance Union, to take place at Llandilo in September. A LITERARY MEETING was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel (College) by the members of its Sunday school and their friends from the locality, on the evening of the 12th inst. It was far above the average in subjects, talents, and attendance. The competitions for reading Welsh at first sight were particularly good and keen. The prize for reading by persons of any age was divided between Mr John Griffiths (junr), Three Compasses, Llangathen and Mr Thomas Davies, Rhwyradar. For the best reading at first sight by the o u i ler twelve years of age, Master David (junr.), Cilsane Mill, took .the prize. Master Owen Walters (College) proved so excellent a second, that another prize was awarded him by Mr Faulkener (Berllandywyll). Mr D. R. Davies (ApTeilo) acted as chairman and. adjudicator. Previous to the interesting proceedings, a plenteous supply of tea and cake was much en- joyed by the children. ENTERTAINMENT. An entertainment of a varied character, was held at the vestry-room of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, on Thursday evening of last week, in aid of the funds of the Sunday school of that denomination, when Mr J. W. Junes, Gwilly House, presided. The following programme was well rendered: — Harmonium solo, Miss Thomas, Glamorganshire Bank; recitation, Master Geo. Griffiths; solo, Master Willie Morgan recitations, Master John Bowen, Miss M. A. Davies, Miss Lizzie Ambrose, Master Thomas Thomas, Rhosmaen; soprano solo, Miss M. J. Richards recitations, Master Wm Tom Williams and Miss Maggie Evans; violin solo, Master Cuthbert Thomas; reading, Mrs M. Williaris recitations, Master Powell Bowen and Master D. Williams soprano solo, Miss R. M. Davies; recitations, Master B. W. Jones and Master D. Bowen soprano solo, "Merch y melinydd," Miss Edwards, Salutation recitation, Miss Sarah Ambrose; duett, "The Wind and the Harp," Misses Annie Thomas and M. J. Richards dialogue, Messrs Wm. Williams, Cuthbert Thomas, James Jenkins and D. Williams duett, "Y ddau forwr," Messrs G. W. andC. Jenkins recitations, Master Willie Morgan and Master Loftus Thomas soprano solo, Miss M. J. Richards recitation, Master Cuthbert Thomas duett, Misses Griffiths and Lewis recitation, "Light for all," Mr Geo. W. Jenkins; glee, Y Glwythyn," Mr C. Jenkins's party. LARCENCY. At Llandilo Police Court on Saturday, before Lord Emlyn and Mr J. L. Thomas Henry Williams, a young lad from Ammanford, was charged by P.C. Deanes with steitling 11 metal neck studs, of the value of 2s. 9d., the property of Charles Fletcher," of the same place.—C. Fletcher deposed that he had in his possession the metal neck studs produced. Witness last saw them on Wednesday, the 11th inst., on the counter in his shop about 5.30 p.m. Witness missed them in about 10 minutes after. During that ten minutes prisoner had been in witness's shop for some window glass. After missing the studs he went to look for the prisoner. Not finding him witness gave in- formation to the police constable. Witness went with the police to where prisoner was employed, viz., Ynistowlog, and there saw the prisoner. The constable asked him if he had stolen the studs, and the prisoner produced the studs from his pocket. At first the prisoner denied having them.P.C. Deanes said he was stationed at Ammanford. About 6.30 p.m. on the 11 inst., he met last witness in Ammanford. In con- sequence of what the last witness told him, he went to Ynistowlog, where prisoner was employed. Witness saw prisoner, and charged him with having stolen the studs from the shop of Fletcher. He denied, but afterwards pulled the studs out of his pocket. Fletcher identified the studs as his property. Witness then took prisoner into custody, and while in custody he said, Yes, I took them, and I,am very sorry for it."—In reply to the formal reading of the charge before the magistrates, the prisoner admitted his guilt. The prisoner was remanded until Saturday, to bring sureties for his good behaviour, or in default 28 days. Prisoner was liberated on bail until that day. COUNTY COURT. The adjourned Court was held on Friday, before His Honour Judge Beresford. The following were some of the contested cases tried: D. Davies v. John Lewis, Penfarch, Llanfynydd, farmer. The plaintiff, for whom Mr J. F. Morris, Carmarthen, appeared, sought to recover from the defendant, who was represented by Mr W. M. Griffiths, Carmarthen, the sum of 214 14s. 3d., being balance of wages due to him as his hired servant between November 1889, and August 1890. After the plaintiff had been examined, His Honour ex- pressed the opinion that the case was one that should be settled between the parties. The contestants conferred, and the case was with- drawn.—D. Morris, Llivjinybrain, Llanegwad, v. Evan Jones, Ynyswen. The plaintiff claimed the sum of £10 10s. as damages from the defendant, for that the defendant having entered into a contract to serve the plaintiff from 14th November, 1890, to 14th November, 1891, did on the 25th November commit a breach of the said contract by wrongfully leaving the plaintiff's service, and had not since returned thereto. Mr J. W. Nicholas appeared for Morris, and Mr W. M. Griffiths, Carmarthen, for Jones. The case was brielly this — The plaintiff and de- fendant's father agreed that the latter be his servant from November, 1890, to November, 1891, for £ 21 a year and grazing of sheep. The defendant promised to attend at Felingwm when the terms of entering plaintiff's service were made, but did not come. However, defendant went to plaintiff s service on the 21st November. Plaintiff said to him, Well, you have come, and are you satisfied with what I agreed with the old man." Defendant replied he was willing. On the 25th November, defendant left plaintiff's service. Since then the latter had failed to pro- cure another servant, except that he had his brother's assistance for the previous few weeks, viz., from the 20th ulto.—Mr Griffiths urged there was no contract, but the Judge held there was when the defendant entered into service His Honour gave judgment in favour of plaintiff for 22.-Bees Thomas v. John Jones. This was an action for detinue of goods, the amount claimed being R2. The case was heard before Mr Registrar Lewis Bishop, and occupied over four hours, owing to the numerous witnesses on both sides. The former lived at Froodvale, and was a carpenter, and the latter at Penlan farm, Llansawel. Mr T. G. Williams appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Nicholas for the defendant. It appeared that the suitors bought each a quantity of cut timber at a public sale. Their respective lots were joining. It was stated that the de- fendant took besides his own timber the timber of the plaintiff. The defendant denied this. After a patient hearing, the learned Registrar summed up lengthily, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for El 2s. 6d. SAD CASE OF DROWNING. — A young lad, ten years old, named Lewis Davies, and grandson of William Davies, labourer, Rhosmaen, with whom he lived, has met his fate under very distressing circumstances. It appears that on Friday morning he left home as usual apparently for Cwmivor School, but being fond of playing truant he did not attend it. The boy not having returned by a late hour his grandparents became naturally very apprehensive, and so parties were organized to search different houses, fields, and the river Towy. In vain was their labour until well into the afternoon of Sunday, but about dusk on that evening intelligence was received that a man had observed on Saturday a cap floating on a very deep well in a field near Cefntiresgob (which, in justiceto theowner itshouldbesaid, was protected by wooden railings). A party at once proceeded to the place with their grapnels, and recovered the body of the poor fellow. It is believed that the deceased out of curiosity climbed over the railings and stepped on the boards, and that probably owing to one of such boards giving way he fell into the well and was drowned.—The inquest was held at the Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, on Monday afternoon, before Mr R. Shipley Lewis and a jury, of which Mr Joseph Davies was foreman, when the following evidence was adduced :—Anne Davies said she was the wife of William Davies, labourer, living at Rhosmaen. The deceased was her grandson, and was 10 years of age at the timeof hisdeath. Witness last saw him alive on Friday morning about quarter to nine, when he left for the purpose of going to Cwmivor Board School. His body was brought back to witness's house on the previous night. There were no marks of violence on the body. Deceased lived with her. She had brought him up.—Morgan Davies deposed he lived at Llettymeilog, and was a labourer. Witness was about searching for the deacesed the day previous. From something witness heard he went to Cefn- tiresgob, and searched the well on a field belong- ing to Mr Jenkin Jones. Witness lowered a hook into the well, and found the body of the deceased. He was quite dead. He was fully dressed, except his cap. This was about 7 o'clock on the previous evening. Witness carried the body down to deceased's grandmother's house. Thomas Jones, one of the jurymen, was with wit- ness, and rendered him assistance. The jury re- turned a verdit of Found drowned on the 15th inst., in a well on a field near Cefntiresgob."

LLANLLAWDDOG. PLOUGHING MATCH.—On Tuesday, the 10th inst., a ploughing match was held in the above parish at Bedw Bach, in a field, kindly lent for the occasion, by Mr Alban. The day proved to be very fine, and the ploughing match was, in every sense, a complete success, The following is a list of the successful competitors :—Champion Class: 1st and 2nd prizes, divided between Mr J. Rees, Dderwen- groes, Llanpumsaint; and Mr B. Evans, Cwmdwy- fretn; 3rd prize, Mr J. Owens, Dderwen, Llanllaw- ddog. 1st Class: 1st, Mr D. Davies, Glancorrwg; 2nd, Mr D. Griffiths, Pentremawr. Farmer's Class: 1st, Mr J. Evans, Ffosybroga; 2nd, Mr D. Jones, Troedyrorfa. Boy's Class: 1st, Mr D. Evans, Bedw; 2nd, Mr W. Jones, Glancorrwg; 3rd, Mr J. Jones, Llwynmartin-isaf. For the best team of horses on the field, the prize, a whip given by Mr James, Bridge-street, Carmarthen, was awarded to Mr H. Jones, Llwynmartin-isaf. For the best set of harness on the field, the prize, two forks given, one by Mr Davies, Towy Works, Carmarthen, and the other by Mr Phillips, Darkgate, Carmarthen was divided between Messrs Davies, Penbrensawr; and Evans, Cwmdwyfran. For the cleanest set of harness on the field, the prize, a horse brush, and a bottle of embrocation oil, given respectively by Mr Davies, saddler, Carmarthen; and Mr Phillips, chemist, Carmarthen was divided between Messrs Thomas, Troedyrorfa; and Jones, Llwynmartin- isaf. The judges of the ploughing were Messrs Davies, Pentremawr; Alban, Brynteg; and Evans, Cwmdwyfran. Major Lloyd of Glangwilly, who also subscribed liberally towards defraying the expenses and Mr Stephen Thomas, Helygen-las, acted as judges of the horses.

ABERYSTWYTH. TEMPERANCE. On Friday night last, Mr Daniel Watkins, the organising secretary of the Church of England Temperance Society, gave an address at the Board Schools on this subject. The Rev. Prebendary Williams, who presided, also addressed the meeting. The room was crowded by the admittance of an innumerable lot ef children from the Sunday Schools of Trinity Church, and it is to be hoped that the magic lantern views of Mr Colby and the addresses delivered on the occasion will bear some fruit. Several took the temperance pledge on the occasion, so it is reported. ST. DAVID'S DINNER.—On account of St. David's Day falling this year on a Sunday, we understand that the St. David's Club have arranged to hold the annual dinner as usual at the Talbot Hotel on Friday, the 27th inst., when it has been arranged that Mr John Morgan, J. P., will take the chair, and Mr E. P. Wynne, J.P., the vice-chair. An unusually happy re-union is anticipated. This old-established Club will have the satisfaction of congratulating the fraternity upon the completion and opening of their new rooms and premises in conjunction with the Freemasons in Market-street, which has been a great improvement in that part of the town. THE INFIRMARY AND HOSPITAL —A numerous meeting of the trustees and subscribers was held at the Town Hall on Saturday last, Mr J. G. W. Bonsall, Fronfraith, in the chair. On opening the proceedings, the Chairman apologised for the absence of the house surgeon and secretary on account of illness, after which he proceeded with the business of the directors, which was to appoint a new president in the place of Lord Lisburne, who resigned that position. The meeting was unanimous in the appointment of Mr Bonsall, Fronfraith (the chairman), to that position. After considerable demur and excuses on behalf of Mr Bonsall, the unanimous wish of the meeting, Mr Bonsall was of course appointed after which the ordinary proceedings were taken to appoint the committee of management for the forthcoming year, medical officers, &c. DEATH OF Miss A. HUGHES.—The death of Miss Anne Hughes, of No. 28, Marine-street, so unexpectedly on Sunday last at 5.15 p.m., will be greatly regretted on account of her numerous charitable and Church works in the town and district. She was sister of the late Rev. James Hughes, of the Pastoral Aid Society, and had many most influential connections here. On Sunday, previous to her death, she attended and was most active with the Church Army services in different parts of the town, but on Thursday last she was struck with apoplexy, and attended to by Drs. Harries and Bonsall, but she suc- cumbed as stated. She was a most active supporter of the Church Army, and after the usual and arduous services on Sunday connected with the organisation she attended the services at St. Mary's in connection with the opening of the new organ there. Her loss was therefore very unexpected, and will be deeply felt in relation to Church and charitable works in the town. The funeral took place on Thursday (yesterday) at the Cemetery. PRESENTATION.—The Sunday Schools in con- nection with Holy Trinity Church have been greatly indebted to Mr E. Hindley for the last few years since the Church has been formed. Ever since that time, and since he came to Holy Trinity with the proper recommendations from his former Church, he has been most active in regard to Church work, and especially the Sunday Schools and having the other day married Miss Hutchings, a young lady of the Holy Trinity Church communion, he was oil Thursday evening last, at the Board School, presented by the Rev. Prebendary Williams, on behalf of the Board School branch of Holy Trinity Sunday School, and of which Mr Hindley is superintendent, with a beautiful silver tea-pot as a wedding present. The vicar spoke in the most flattering terms of Mr Hindley's good qualities, and hoped all the boys and young men present would take him as an example and strive to emulate him. The tea-pot was supplied by Mr Thomas Collins, I Great Darkgate-street. SCHOOL BOARD.-The monthly meeting of the Board took place on Friday evening, the 13th inst. Mr Peter Jones presiding. There were also present -Mr Wm. Thomas (vice-chairman), the Rev. Prebendary Williams, Mr Thomas Owen, Rev. J. H. Protheroe, and Mr John Evans, solicitor. After the usual routine of passing and examining the claims of the masters, teachers, and others, the Board proceeded with examining the appli- cations of candidates for the post of teacher as an ex-pupil teacher, at a s-ilary of E40, and after due consideration and examination of the testi- monials of nine applicants, Mr Alfred Hughes, of Talybont, was appointed to the office, and he was highly recommended, and ordered to assume his duties on the 1st March in the boys' depart- ment.—The application of the assistant master of the Board School for an increase of salary was further deferred until the next meeting.—Mrs Jane Humphreys, widow, was appointed school cleaner for three months, at the remuneration of £ 3 15s. The members of the Board appointed to visit the schools for the next month and to obtain the prizes and certificates to the successful candidates for the past year, were the Rev J. H. Protheroe, Mr W. Thomas, and Mr Thomas Owen.

PENRHIWPAL. LARCENY.—On Tuesday last a sitting of the magistrates of this district took place at the Penrhiwpal Inn, the Rev R. J. Lloyd, Mr G. Tyler, Rev. J. Griffiths, B.D., and Dr. Davies being the magistrates present. The sessions had been specially convened for the hearing of a charge of stealing a gold watch creferred bv Mr John Davies, Wertilbrook, Llangranog, against one Albert Newman, a lad from the Industrial School, who had been in service at Werfilbrook for about 12 months. The following evidence was taken for the prosecution Davies, of Werfilbrook, sa:d Prisoner entered theservice of my sister and myself in February, 1890, and remained with us until the 13ti iust. About 9 p.m. on Wednesday last prisoner was in our kitchen by the fire, and he asked mo for a sovereign to buy a watch. I ;old him he could I not afford to buy a watch. I then went upstairs to my bedroom and searched drawer of the cupboard, and found my brother John's gold watch missing. On the Friday .following I told P.C. James ot the loss of the watch. I had seen the watch in the drawer iu January last. Pri- soner is about 15 years of -p.C. David James said I am stationed at Ntew Inn, LiSn- granog. Il consequence of information given to me by last witness on Friday morning last I went to prisoner, and had a conversation with him about the missing watch. First of all he denied all knowledge of it. He afterwards admitted, however, that he had taken it, and had given it to one Fred Dexter in exchange for a pipe. He went to sae Fred Dexter, who cor- roborated prisoner's statement, and gave up the watch. 1 then took prisoner into custody, and got him remanded until to-da-Y.-Fred Dexter was then called, and said I am in service at Clyncoch-uchaf, Llangranog. I remember seeing piisoner there on Sunday, the 25th ult. He took a watch out of his pocket, a nd I asked him where he got it from. He r eplied that his mother had sent it to him. He asked what I would give for it. I first said I had nothing to give, but ultimately offered him a uipe filled with I I I i. tooacco, wnicn he accepted, and gave me the watch. I afterwards handed it to ±?.C. Ja mes.— Mr John Davies, Werfilbrook, identified the watch as his property, which he v;iluedat £ 4.— Prisoner was then formally charged with the theft, and having been cautioned in th.e usual way, pleaded guilty to the chal-tge, and was sentenced to 10 days' imprison ment, at the expiration of whirh time he woul d be sent to a reformatory school for three years.

LLANARTH. PRESENTATION. On the occas" <cxr MI- S. F. T"n. -4- _l! L1 'T r-. .J.J" ui titic national t abools feere, leav- ing to take charge of St. David's S chools, Pembroke- shire, a few friends set about Electing subscrip- tions for the purpose of show vg their esteem for him aud their appreciation of t' ie manifold services rendered by Mr Davies to the p ince is various ways. shire, a few friends set about < Electing subscrip- tions for the purpose of their esteem for him &ud their appreciation of t wia'fl.ifold services renaeied by Mr Davies to the p ia various ways. A hearty response was made appeals of the Misses Matilda Jones, Fron F.llnn ftrace Davies, of the Board Scho who kindly under- took the work of collection. Å goodly sum having been collected, a handsou- Je Gladstone travelling bag, thoroughly well fitte- j, and iic',Dse curbed gold chain were purchased ar id presented to Mr Davies last week. j

NARBERTH. AMATEUR CHRISTY MINSTRELS.—An entertain- ment was given at Robeston Wathan on Friday evening (6th inst.) by the above troupe, in aid of the National School. There was a large and appre- ciative audience. The first part of the programme consisted of a concert of members of the troupe, which included a cornet solo brilliantly played by Mr F. J. Duckfield. The comic songp, Where did you get that Hat ?" and We drew his Club Money this morning," by Messrs Frank Harries and James Davies respectively, were rapturously applauded, and had to be repeated. The second part consisted of a nigger entertainment, in which the fine chorus singing of the troupe was onje more iii,-iiiifested, and the comic sorlgs and jokes with a vci-ve and dash that carried the audience by sioim. We understand that a goodly sum was netted as the result of the entertainment. The popular rector was unavoidably prevented from attending owing to a domestic arrangement. CHRISTY MINSTRELS.-On Friday evening last a grand entertainment was given by the Nurberth Amateur Christy Minstrels under the leadership of Mr J. B. Williams, at the Board School, Temple- ton, in aid of the Templeton Church. The large schoolroom was completely filled. Mr R. H. Buckley, J.P., occupied the chair. The first part of the programme consisted of songs sr;og by 1 11 different members of the troupe. "The Whistling Coon sang by Mr Frank Harries completely brought down the house. Master Frank Dllckfield (a lad about 13 years of age) rendered If the waters could speak as they flow in capital style. Messrs J. H. Davies and J. R. Phillips mng" My brother Joe" and "Dinah she said, Yah," respect- ively in splendid style, and were the recipients of great applause. The chorus singing of the troupe was splendid. Mr F. J. Ducktield (lender of the Narberth Volunteer Brass Band), played a cornet solo in his usual first class style. The second part consisted of the farce That boy Pete" i u which eight members of the troupe took part. Mr J. H, Davies as boy Pete, in his inimitable sty), created roars of laughter, as also did Mr J. R. Philiipo (Sambo), and Mr Frank Harries (Jack Scatter- brains), the fugitive lover. The very p!easr<nt entertainment concluded with a plantation walk round called the Darkies Wedding, in which Mr J. Reynolds, and Mr W. G. Harries, as bridegroom and bride, respectively very creditably acquitted themselves. The genial and popular rector, the Rev. A. F. Keogh was present. The very large and appreciative audience testified to the great popularity and esteem in which the able rector and his wife are held in the parish and district. At the conclusion of the proceedings a vote of thanks was pioposed by the chairman to the troupe, and which was seconded by the rector. Mr T. H. Lewis in his usual able style, presided at the piano. We understand that the sum of X9 was cleared by the entertainment. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Board Room on Monday last, Mr R. H. Buckley (chairman of the board), presiding, and Mr Henry Lawrence, occupying the vice chair. There were also 21 other guardians present. The Master reported that the number of inmates in the house was 52 against 46 in the corresponding week of last year. The return of out relief was as follows:—Week ending 7th February number relieved, 854, and relief granted .£9015 7d, as against 860 relieved, .£90 Is, relief granted, in the corresponding week of last year. Week ending 14th February number relieved 825 relief granted .£83 2s, as against 835 relieved by .£84 17s 6d, relief granted during the corresponding week of last year. Mr D.ivid Rees, relieving officer, who was recently transferred from the No. 2 to No. 1 district, was formally appointed vaccination officer for the last named district. A porter for the Workhouse was also appointed at this meeting. There was only one qualified applicant for the post, viz., Mr James Symonds, ex-police constable, Lan Mill, Lampeter Velfrey, and he was unanimously elected. The correspond- ence included a letter from Mr Davies George, deputy clerk to the Pembrokeshire County Council, stating that a cheque for XSJ.8 lis 9,J, had been sent to the treasurer of the Union in navment of grants from the County Council. Letters were also read from the Local Government Board sanctioning the appointment of Mr Thomas Howells, relieving, vaccination and inquiry officer for the No. 2 district. The Local Government Board also wrote stating that they would in accordance with their usual practice withhold their sanction to the proposal of the Guardians to grant a superannuation allowance of f20 yearly to Mr William Philipps, late relieving officer of the No. 1 district, until his accounts had been audited and certified to be correct. Meetings of the Rural Sanitary Authority and school attend- ance committee were subsequently held, but there was no business of importance transacted.

TALSARN. ON Tuesday week the Trefilan Church Sunday School assembled at the O.E. School, to partake of a tea, annually given by Mrs Griffiths, Gelly. This good lady is untiring in her efforts to help forward with a generous hand any good work carried on in the parish. The following assisted at the tables— Mrs Griffiths, the Rectory the Misses J. Richards, Tymawr; M. Davies, Peithneuadd; A. Davies, Llwynbrain H. Davies, Dolbwba A. Davies, and E. Rowlands, the Rectory. After ample justice had been done to the good things on the tables, all adjourned to an adiacent field where various games were indulged in. and apples and sweets distributed. About four o'clock the whole school formed into a procession, and marched down to Talsarn with the new banner at their head. They marched back from Talsarn and round to Gelly, when Mrs Griffiths gave each one an orange, and the school tang several songs. In the: evening an entertainment, consisting of recitation?, glees and solos, by the members of the Sunday School was given in the schoolroom. Beforo the entertainment commenced, about 60 books were distributed in pwzus. The following took part in the entertainment :-Suuday School party David Morgan, Job Morgan, Jenkin T. Jones, H. and M. Evans, Red Lion; day school children Ann Jones, M. Evans, M. A. Davies, Kate Howells, James Divies, E. Daniel, John and David Evans, Red Lion Jane Griffiths, Evan James, II. Lewis, Ann Williams, Elwin Evans, Charlotte Jones, David Jones and party, M. A. Thomas, E. Davies, Ann Jenkins, J. Evans, and S. Jonef. The rector presided, and was supported by Rev. Z. M. Davies, vicar of Bhieu- pennal, the Misses M. A. Williams, and Kale Williams, Nantcwnlle Vicarige, aud Miss Bevan, Ti-efilati Vicarage Col. Lewes, of Llanlear, has very kindly presented a fine bell to the school, which wns sadly tieeded.-The Welsh poetry com- posed for the occasion will appear next week—ED.]

LLANBOIDY. AT a meeting of the Llanboidy and Llangan 11 U.D. Schoo! Board at; Llanboidy on Tuesday, tho 10th inst., there were present-M, r David Thomas, chairman; Miss C. Powell, vice-chairman Messrs H. Davies. R. Davies, J. L. Walters, C. Rees, and the Rev. D. Jouss.—After a great number of bills had beei pas-ed and cheques drawn and signed, the Clerk produced three applications for the post of assistant at Whitland School, and two for the post of Penygaer School. —It was pro- posed by the .hie*' D. Jones, seconded by Mr C. lRees, and carried, Jhat Miss A. Ki-ft, of Login, be .employed as ex-pupil teacher at Whitland School, at a sa ary of £ 35 a year; duties to commence as soon a.s possible.—Proposed by Mr C. Rees, and seconded by Mr Walters, that Mr William Jones, of Briton Fe.vry, be appointed master of Penygaer School, at Y. asVlary of .£60 a year.—The Clerk produced lists of n, aterials from the three masters as requested at the last board.—Mr C. Rees gave notice that at the next board be will move that in future the three sets o{ books required by the children be paid for by tho board, instead of two as at present.—Pro- posed by the Rev. D. Jones, and seconded by Mr C. Rees, to at Mr Albert Harries, of Lloyds Bank at Whitland, be appointed treasurer to the board. Harried.

LLANSA.WEL. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Monday, the 9th inst., a very pleasant entertainment, comprising recita- tions, &c., was given by members of the parish Church and other kind friends. Sir James Drum- mond, Bart., presided in his usual pleasant manner. In his opening and closing speeches he referred to the good work the curate, the Rev. J. Lewis, has done, and is doing, since his coming here, particu- larly'among the children, and also in connection with the Sunday School. Sir James very kindly expressed his readiness to preside at similar meet- ings aeain. This intimation was reeeived with great applau se. The Vicar (Rev Charles Cbidlow, M.&.), and Mr Davies, Froodvale, followed in tbe same strain, c, nd after the usual votes of thanks had been carried, all dispersed after having spent a very enjoyable evening. Amongst those present were Miss Frances Clifton, Edwinsford, and Mrs and Miss Mabel Davies, Froodvale.

LLANGUNNOCK. PLOUGHING MATCH.—The annual match will take place on C oorn b Farm, on February 26th. There will be a Champion class open to all comers, first prize P,4 4s.

CONWIL CAYO. PRESENTATION TO ME. EVAN DAVIES, MAESLLAN- WRTHWL.—On Monday evening, the 9th inst., the members of the Branwen Club, Conwil.Caio, gave practical evidence of the deep estimation in which they hold the genial and kind-hearted squire of Maesllanwrthwl by publicly presenting him with a valuable testimonial in recognition of his services, having been trustee for 25 years to this club. A meeting was held at the King's Head Inn, Caio, with Sir James Hills-Johnes, K.C.B., V.C., in the chair, to formally present him with the testi- monial. Sir James, in his opening remarks, intimated his pleasure at being present on such an occasion, and said that his friend Mr Davies bad done good service to the club. Sir James then called upon Lady Hills-Johnes to present the testi- monial, which took the form of a splendid gold chain and locket, after which she spoke a few kindly words, expressing her pleasure in handing Mr Davies the testimonial, adding that he had been so faithful to the Branwen Club for the last 25 years, aud hoped that he would be spared to discharge the office of trustee for 25 years again and more, and that all the members would be linked together in love as the links of the chain.—Some merriment was caused by Mr Davies experiencing a little difficulty in adjusting the gold chain to his waistcoat, out of which difficulty her ladyship kindly assisted him, and everything then proceeded smoothly.—After the presentation Mr Davies replied as follows: I beg to offer my sincere thanks to Lady Hills-Johnes for her kindness in coming to Caio this evening to make the presentation on behalf of the Branwen Club. We all know the great interest her ladyship takes in this society, and how she has always helped in the good work the Club has been doing since its commencement 25 years ago. Let me also thank Mrs Johnes and Sir James Hills-Johnes and all kind friends who have contributed towards the handsome chain and locket. I shall value them as long as I live for tbe sake of the Branwen Club, for which it has been a great pleasure to me to act as trustee from the time the society wan established, and it is my wish for it to continue to prosper i:. the future.— Poetical addresses were then read by Men-rs John Evans, Bryn Villa, Cwmtwrch; Ti,o-. Williams, Vnysriu; and William Evans. i<ex:on's Arms. Mr Davies responded to these effusions with the follow- ing Welsh specch:—"Yr nyf o gnlon yu dymuno diolch i chwi am y tein.lad camiig "jdycL wedi ddangos t rig atuf Leno, i'r(iy anrhegu fy anrhegu a rhodd mor weri hfawr, fel dangoseg-oYh triii ladau da a pharchus ataf yu y gorphenol. Yr ookiu n yn hcfC iawn o gymdeilhas y "Fran Wen" o'r blaen, ac yr wyf yn credu y byddaf yn falchach o honi mwy uag erioed, nid cymuiaint am weitL uiiauol y present (y mae hyuv yn liawer), oral yu Ivmif "lIl yr hyn welaf drwyddo. sef yr ystyriaeth a gaf yu eich ui ed (ly I ii u. Hefyd, yr hyn sydd yn chwyddo fy niolchgarwch ydyw fol 1. renincs ein oymdeithas wedi dyfod yma heno, enw lk-norol ac arwydd yr lion, sef "Bran wen," sydd ar ein banerau, wedi gweled yn dda i gyfiwyno y rhodd. Nis gallwn ni fel cymdeithas byth ddiolch gormod i'r arglwyddes Hills-Johnes a'r teulu haeliouus y peithyn hi iddo. Mi gyfaddefaf yn rhwydd fod digon o uelodau yn ein cymdeithas yn fwy galluog na fi mewu liawer cyfeiriad, ond heriaf neb i fod yn fwy parod i wneyd cymmwynas pan o fewn fy ngnlln, ac yr wyf yn addaw eto i wneyd fy ngoreu yn y dyfodol, os caniata Rhagluniaeth. Gwisgaf y gadwyn bon tra byddaf fyw, a bydd yn bleser genyf edrych ami fel arwydd o'ch teimJad g«iesog ataf." -Mr Williams, Ynysau, then started the familiar strains of For he is a jolly good fellow," all the company joining. After this Lady Hills-Johnes sweetly rendered Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," followed by "Duw Gadwo'r Frenhines," both of which were received enthusiastically, the chorus of the former being taken up by all in the room. The usual vote of thanks, &c., to the Chairman were carried, and Sir James, before his departure, ordered the landlord to supply each person present with some refreshments. It ought to be mentioned that Mr Davies's monogram has been engraved on one side of the locket, while the other side has the follow- Presented to Mr Davies by the Branwen Club, Jan. 1891." Such acts as these speak for themselves, and this last is only an indication of the deep place Mr Davies has in the hearts of all his neighbours and numerous acquaintances. It is not too much to say that he, as well as his amiable wife, aie always foremost in every good work in the neighbourhood. To many a one in need has Mrs Divies been a friend indeed. May they both be spared long to enjoy life in their pleasant retreat- Maesllanwrthwl Manor—with its historic and poetic associations.

LLANDOVERY. FOOTBALL Llandovery College v. Llanelly A.- Played at Stradcy Park, Llanelly, on Saturday in beautiful weather and on a grand tuif. Playing down the slope in the first half, Llanelly had tho best of the fight, and were leading by two tries when the referee sounded the respite. In the concluding half the visitors looked up and put on a try amid loud applause. The game ended in a win for Llanelly by one goal, two tries, and three minors to one try. In the first half Alfred Lewis and W. Davies got tries for the home team. Alfred Lewis also secured a second try in the second half, which J. P. James converted. The only point scored by the College Boys was a try by Gowen in the second half, which, however, was not converted. MURDER OF A LLANDOVERY MAN. It will be remembered that the columns of the JOURNAL two monlhs ago contained a report of the cruel murder of Mr John W. Davis a former resident of Llandovery, and a brother of Mr Tichborne Davis, the well-known and respected commercial traveller —on October 17, at Pittston, Penna, America, by William Weathers, a police-officer, who, alter shootiug Mr Davis on the streets of Pittston, feigned insensibility, and was carried to his home in that alleged condition. The case was called up for trial on Wednesday morning, January 29, before his Honour Judge Rice, at the Luzerne County- court at Wilkes-Barre. After a long trial the jury, on Friday, the 30th of January, retired to their rooms, and the court adjourned. When the jury filled into court at 9 GO on Saturday morning a large crowd had assembled to hear the verdict. The jury had been out all night, but before going to bed had reached a decision. Judge Rice sat on the bench, and the accused was present with his counsel. As the jury took their places in the box the most intense silence prevailed, and the big crowd held its breath as the clerk arose and said:- "Gentlemen of the jury, have yon agreed upon a verdict ? What say you do you find the defendant guilty or not guilty?" The sealed verdict was handed to the judge, who ran his eye over it and handed it back to the clerk. Every eye was on the judge, but his face wis stolid. The prisoner was found guilty, A murmur of surprise ran through the court-room when the verdict was announced. Those who had watched the case narrowly from the beginning were almost certain that Weathers would be acquitted. The prisoner received tbe decision of the jury calmly, and after a few whispered words with his counsel quitted the room. When the news of the verdict reached Pittston it created great excitement. The friends of Weathers were indignant, while, on the other hand, the friends of Davis thought the vcrlict; was in accordance with the testimony. The police forci, was particularly agitated, and six policemen called on the burgess, handed in their stars, and resigned from the force. They claim that the verdict has placed a premium on lawless- ness, and they do not care to risk life and limb in the performance of their duties, only to be condemned by a jury of malefactors. The penalty for the sentence of voluntary manslaughter is twelve years, but may be lessened at the discretion of the judge.

TALLEY. COMPETITIVE MEETING. Last Friday evening I a successful meeting of this nature was held at Providence Baptist Chapel, Cwmdu. The chair was worthily occupied by the Rev. J. M. Pugbe, the minister, while Mr G. Davies, Crugybar Board School, adjudicated.,to the satisfaction of all. The chief items of the pi" gramme, which was long and varied, resulted as follows. Singing of the tune '•Deemster" with t-lie "Haleltiia" from "Aberth Moliant," prize divided between Mr E. Davies (Cwmdu) party, and Mr Daniel Thomas's (Soar) party. Bass solo, "Glan Elyrjh," best out of six competitors, Mr J. Williams, Troedyrhiw. Tenor solo, "Hen wlad y tueinyg gwynion," best of same number, Mr J. Harries, Tirmynydd; and Mr W. Davies, Gelligoedog, equal. Soprano solo, Mae maddeuanc i cbwi" (Swn y Jubili). Two competed, best Miss M. Evans, Waunto. Recitation of Y dydd hwnw (poetry) best out ot some eight com- petitors, Mr B. Evans, Waunto.

-LLANSTEPHAN. The 23rd annual ploughing match open to com- I petitors from Llanstephan, Llangunnock, LJan- gain and Llandilo-Abercowin parishes will be held on March 4th, on Darkway Farm and it is expected to be a success. Prizes will be given for the best horses and harness if owned by the same person. All necessary particulars may be had of the secretary and treasurer, Mr. Robert I Williams, Waunfort.