The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. p special meeting of the Carmarthenshire ,Qunty Council was held on Wednesday morn- ng at the Town-hall, Llanelly, the chair being occupied by Mr W. O. Bri^stocke. The princi- I pl bu siness was as to the question of railway 4 and to protest against the rumoured in- ^Qtion of the Railway Rales Committee to t eeotnmend that, as distinguished from id. per j01* for the freight of coal and other produce in aOcashire, no less than, id. per ton should be .ar^ed in Wales. A committee consisting of *e following members, was appointed to protect railway rates of the county The chairman vice-chairman, Dr J. A. Jones (chairman of p e Llanelly Local Board), Mr Jenkins (mayor of j^ftoarthen), Mr Stephens, Kidwelly Mr David j^ans, Llangennech Park Mr W. J. Buckley, eiiyfaj, Llanelly and Mr Lewis, Meiros Hall. C~The following resolution, moved by Mr David f^fidell, M.P., and seconded by Mr Stephens JJpdwelly), was unanimously adopted :— A.'lat the Chairman, vice-chairman, and clerk fi4411 proceed to London, and, if necessary, con- sult with Messrs. White & Co., Parliamentary Agents, as to locus and necessary steps to I be taken to protect the various interests of the County before the Railway Rites Committee, and to report to the committee appointed for that ^rpose and that communications be made trough Dr. J. A. Jones (chairman of the Llan- ily Local Board), who should have power to call t e committee together in case of urgency.

THE PRINCIPALSHIP OF ABERYST- WYTH COLLEGE. Monday was the last day for receiving applica- S,0Qs for the principalsbip of Aberystwyth College. |^ey were opened on Tuesday by the sub-coin- r4ittee appointed for the purpose. The applicants ?*e eleven in number, and are the following :— ^'ofessor Angus, Aberystwyth Professor Brougb, ^berystwyth Mr Thomas Darlington, Taunton Walter J. Evans, Carmarthen Mr R. J. Griffiths, London MrN.C. Hardcastle, Cambridge] professor J. E. Lloyd, Aberystwyth Mr R. J. {^°yd, Liverpool Mr Owen Owen, Oswestry ^roseasor T. F. Roberts, Cardiff; Mr J. M. Wathie, Edinburgh. Tbe number will be reduced to five, whose names be submitted to the council on the 24th, when appointment will be made.

TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. CARMARTHEN CENTRE. The following candidates were successful at the a8t local examination in musical knowledge, held at the Assembly Rooms, on June 19th, 1891 :— Senior Division (Honours)—Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones (pupil of Miss Buckley). T Junior Division (Honours)—+ Margaret Clara -wis, *Hilda Mary Giles, JMary Anne Davies, ■^A-nnie Jones (bracketed equal marks) ^Mary ■^One Davies, JMary Davies. ^Junior Division (Pass Section)—JMargaretta ^ans, fMargaret Clara Lewis, fMary Jane **«ghep, §Elizabeth Myfanwy Harding, +Jane Raines, +Sarah Edith Jones, JRachel Jenkins, Elizabeth Winifred Fiett, ¡Kate Gwendoline *iett, *Minna Charlotte Morris, J Annie Georgina ^one8) #A]ice Gertrude Stickland, fEliza Morgan, lorence Gaynor Rees, JElizabeth Hannah Evans, Jane Jenkins. fhose marked thus f are pupils of Miss Thomas, **Jaenwern House School, New Quay #High School for Girls, Carmarthen; JMiss McArthut' School, iilaiidilo: §Girls Collegiate School, Car ^arth^U. CARDIGANSHIRE ADJOURNED QUARTER SESSIONS. An adjourned sitting of the Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions was held on Tuesday, at the Town Hall, Lampeter, in order to receive further evidence in support of Mr W. Picton Evans's application for a force of police to pro- tect the bailiff and buyers at future tithe sales in the parish of Peubryu. Mr J. Willis Bund, Chairman of the Court, presided, and the justices present were those empanelled on the grand jury at the Assizes, together with the Rev J. M. Griffiths, Llanflhan,,el-Getieu'rolyn Mr J. Francis, Wallog; and T. H. R. Hughes, Neuadd- fawr. The Chairman said that since the last meeting of the court two important opinions had been delivered as to the duties and rights of magis- trates in the matter of preserving the peace. One, that of the Attorney-General, had been procured for them in Parliament by Mr Bowen Rowlands. The Chairman then quoted from the Times as follows: "Mr Bowen Rowlands asked the Attorney General whethbr, under section 9, aub- section 3, of the Local Government Act, 1888, a Court of Quarter Sessions had power as such, of giving orders to the Chief Constable of the county on general matters relating to the preser- vation of the peace within the county, or to require a report from him, or whether the reser- vation of such sub-section merely preserved to the local justices their previous powers to give such orders as to the preservation of the peace in the respective districts. The Attorney General replied that the question was of so abstract a character that it was difficult to give any answer which would be of any value to him but in his judgment justices of the peace had the same powers as they had before the passing of the Act in the matter of the preservation of the peace for the prevention of offences and appre- hension of offenders." The Court had also heard the views of the learned Commissioner of Assize that day upon the law with regard to tithe sales, and what he proposed to the Court was that they should hear any evidence Mr Picton Evans could bring in support of his application, an they couldd then consider if a case had been made out, and determine what orders they should give the Chief Constable for preserving the peace. Mr W. Picton Evans said, that seeing the report of the Chief Constable to the Joint Standing Committee dealt with the sales at Verwig in April, he would bring evidence cover- ing those sales as well as the later sales. The Chairman: You propose to show us by what has taken place at tithe sales at Verwig and else- where that there is reason to apprehend that at future tithe sales there will be a breach of the peace '? Mr W. P. Evans Yes. Mr Robert Lewis, of Pendine, agent for the North Pembrokeshire and South Cardiganshire Clergy Association, then gave evidence on oath. He said he remembered attending a tithe sale at Heolas, on the 28th April. On the night previous he had a conference with the Chief Constable, and they entered into the business that had brought them together. The Chairman objected to taking evidence of wha passed at the conference, stating that they were not enquiring into the conduct of the Chief Constable. He then proceeded to the sale on the 28th at Heolas. Eggs w6re thrown immediately on their arrival and some of the eggs struck him. He dis- trained upon a cow there. He saw the tenant and demanded payment of the tithes, and went in search of the cow. He went into the field, and the crowd numbering 150 to 200 followed. He pointed out the cow. During all this time the horn blowing and shouting was continuous. The next farm visited was Hafod where he had dis- trained on a cow. He put it up by auction and sold the cow for R3 less than he required. The distraint was completed but jE3 under the mark. Next day he proceeded to Wauntrafale, Penbryn, accompanied by the Chief Constable and two buyers, who had come all the way from Pendine. When they came to Gogerddan Arms, they dis- mounted, and he was introduced to the peace committee of the parish of Penbryn. The com- mittee at once objected to the presence of strangers, meaning the buyers, and he heard threats made that if they dared to bid they would run the risk of their lives. If they went there they went at their own risk, because the peace committee had not undertaken to protect them. The Chief Constable could have heard those threats. At the farmyard he asked to see the landlord. This was denied him. He asked where the cows were, and he was told to go and find them. The crowd blew horns within half an inch of his head and others a foot. The crowd probably numbered 250 to 300. The crowd objected to the bidders going with him in search of the cows. He asked if one of the poace committee should go with him. For a time that was forbidden him, but at length a gentleman was told off. They entered the land, found the cow, and brought her up within sight of the crowd. He advanced with the intention of putting her up for sale. He attempted to read the conditions, but the horn-blowing was so violent he could not proceed. The cow got terrified and ran away at a mad gallop. He said he was going to sell the cow and they again started the noise. He could not hear his own voice. Some of the horns were resting on his shoulders, and the person who handled the bell stood in front of him and threw the bell within an inch of his nose. He ultimately got through reading the conditions and he asked for bidders. He was at this time threatened by a man that they must be very careful how they proceeded or they would settle us. lie shouted in the Chief Constable's ear, that he had been threatened and that he could get no bid. He answered "But where are your buyers?" Wit- answered It is impossible to do business with such a crowd" and the Chief Constable said Try it." Ebsworth then gave what he under- stood to be a bid for 24. The crowd faced Ebsworth raising their sticks in a threatening attitude. The words he could not hear, but Ebsworth shook his head at witness telling him to withdraw the bid. Then the crowd threatened the witness with his life. He tcok steps to go away and in passing through the crowd was con- siderably hustled. He was not able to sell the cow. The next farm visited was Blaensaeth- uchaf, in Penbryn, where he had distrained a stack of hay. He found the hay altogether removed. The tenant appeared anxieus to pay, but was stopped by the crowd. One of the crowd placed his hands on the tenant's mouth to prevent him speaking further. They then proceeded to Blaensaethissaf. On the way the Chief Constable heard a threat to dip witness into the sea. When arrived, he found a consider- able portion of the hay distrained upon removed. He called the attention of the Chief Constable, and said that in consequence of part of the hay been removed therd could be no sale. Witness then related how he was subjected to kicks and prods on coming from the farm and all the way back to Cardigan. By the Bench—He knew the tenant of Waun- trafale, and would swear to him. He could not say that he took part in the riot. The son of Blaensaethissaf followed up continually, and he would know him again. He took part in the row. His name was Griffiths. The tenant of Blaen- saethissaf followed along and joined in the crowd. Mr Powell &Mr Peter Beynon were there as mem- bers of the peace committee. There was a Mr Griffiths there. Chief Constable-Mr Griffiths, Penlan, you mean. Mr Picton Evans—He is a member of the Joint Standing Committee and Mr Powell. Examination continued-On the 13th June, he went to the farm called Llwyntre'rhos, with the Chief Constable. On their way there at Rhyd- lewis, they were greeted with much ringing of tin pans and horn blowing. On their arrival he forced his way to the occupier and asked him for the payment of tithes. He said he could not pay. He then asked for a description of the cow distrained upon. Witness gave it, and the man was satisfied and called on two persons to fetch the cow. Ebsworth and Garrett were with him. The crowd shouted :4 No he must go himself." The occupier then said Well, we cannot go against the crowd, we must do as they say. You must go alone for the cow." He then asked Ebsworth and Garrett to accompany him. The crowd shouted "No you must go alone." He appealed to the chief constable, but ultimately he had to go alone. The reply of the chief constable was It is all right you can go alone." He found the cow at the far end of the farm and brought her up within 20 yards of the crowd, and they set up such a shout which frightened the animal, which rushed down through an open gateway which gate he had only just previously closed himself. He then insisted that Ebsworth and I Garrett should accompany him, and the crowd shouted Have your way then." They secured the cow and brought her to the yard, and amid considerable noise the conditions were read and the cow put up for sale. Ehsworth bought the cow. In removing the cow the two buyers started with the cow to return same way as they had come, but after going a few paces about 40 men rushed in front with raised sticks, and blocked the way saying they should not be allowed to go. The chief constable came inquiring the cause of the row, and he said Come this way." They I had to go back another way, and that necessitated them going between one and two miles out of their way. The crowd numbered not less than than 200. The road they were refused was the one leading to the farm. The crowd followed, bullying, bellowing, and hooting continually. A portion of the crowd continually kept in front of the cow, and with their sticks kept her back and even when she went into a ditch they stopped her, and when they came to cross roads the crowd endea- voured to drive the cow into the wrong .road. In one place there were some steps over a wall and the cow ran up them, and they had considerable difficulty with her. The crowd commenced kicking up the dust, then they had furze bushes sweeping the road. He ultimately got to Newcastle Emlyn followed by about a 100 of the crowd. They proceeded with the cow to Cardigan. The Court adjourned for half-an-hour at this juncture. On resuming, Mr Lewis said that on the 15th of June (Monday) he proceeded witk the Chief Constable and his two friends to Morfaucha. When they got to Rhydlewis they were met by a considerable crowd, and there he overheard the remarks that a bull was in the field, and he would soon put them off the premises, that it would quickly settle them, and some such remarks. The crowd numbered between 40 and 50. A number walked on in front at a pace of about 3 miles an hour. 2 About 2 miles from Morfaucha a threat was made that he would be bodily hurt. He men- tioned it to the Chief Constable and Mr Powell, and they remonstrated with the people. At the farm there was a crowd of a about 500 to 600, and he distrained on two cows. The crowd made such a fearful noise, blowing horns, and ringing bells, that here again he could not hear his own voice. At length a better silence came, and he asked the owner for the tithe. He demanded the description of the cow, and a schoolmaster took it down in writing. He and the two buyers then went to search for the two cows distrained upon. Some time later on a crowd of about 100 came to the field where the cattle were. There was an aged bull among the cattle of which they had heard so much. They walked round the cattle and recognised one of the cows distrained upon, but the other was not there. They then left Ebsworth to look after the cow, and he and Garrett went to look for the other cow, but it was not on the farm. They secured one of the cows distrained upon. They led her up to the farmyard, where a great noise was created as before. He read the conditions, and offered, but received bids from Ebsworth and Garrett only, to the last of whom it was sold. At the fall of the hammer a cry was raised The bull is coming," and there was a stampede. He gave the occupier a receipt for E6, the price of the cow, but the crowd clustered and stopped her progress, saying they should not take it away. Another portion went round him demanding him to give a receipt for the full amount of the tithes. He said lie had given a receipt for the amount of the bid, and he told the Chief Constable to explain to the crowd that if they thought he had done anything wrong they could proceed against him. He thought the moment so critical that he jumped on the box of the carriage. The Chief Constable told the crowd they could proceed against witness if they wished, and they were allowed to go. They proceeded to Cardigan, a crowd of not less than 700 following. Several times grass was plucked from the hedges, knotr ted in a bundle, and thrown at him, and one man said he should like to have witness on the ground Tor a few minutes as he would rip his inside out. Shortly afterwards the crowd took possession of the break. The driver appealed to the Chief Constable, and he requested them to leave, but they would not, so they had to proceed as they could. A little further on he saw a crowd clustering round Garrett, who was leading the cow, blowing horns within an inch cf his ears. He said to the Chief Constable That will never do, it must be stopped." Mr Needle, the Western Mall reporter, said It wont do, it really is too bad," The Chief Constable then went towards Garrett. They proceeded towards Cardigan, where they had arranged for housing any animal they might take down, but they could not have accommodation there. At last they got a place in which to house the cow. They then went to their lodgings On the 10th they paid another visit to Wauutrafale, starting from Cardigan. They met about 50 or 60 persons by Gogerddan Arms. They shouted out This is a sly trick." They drove down opposite the entrance and saw landlord. The horns were then being sounded and people were running from all directions. He asked the tenant fnrpayment. This was refused. He went over the land and found and secured a cow, brought her up, and amid terrible noise, sold her. The cow was sold to Garrett. He gave the tenant the receipt, and they procceeded to take the cow away. Before they reached the main road he saw part of the crowd obstructing the cow. He called the attention of police con- stable No. 9., and he lead the way. When they reached Gorgerddan Arms the crowd had enlarged. They did not stay but went straight to Cardigan. Three men on horseback followed for about J of a mile. The crowd did not go to Cardigan. He was a stranger to the place up to the time he went to distrain there. After his experience he was not prepared to go to the same direction with a similiar protection, and he was afraid and in bodily fear. Mr Picton Evans-There are about 30 or 40 places in which tithes are in arrears in the parish of Penbryn. Chairman (to the Chief Constable)—If you would like you may ask the witness gome questions, but remember you are not hear to would like you may ask the witness some questions, but remember you are not hear to answer any charge against you. What we want is to see whether there is a case made out to take any action. We are not investigating any charge against yon. The Chief Constable then crossexamined Mr Lewis, but did not shake his examination-in- chief. Re-examined by Mr Picton Evans Without his consent, the chief constable allowed young I women to get into the carriage. With reference to the crowd, he did not hear the chief constable discouraging the crowd accompanying them. He believed two men rode on to Cardigan at a gallop. By the Bench He had no doubt, if he had time, he would remember many persons that were in the crowd on the three days. The Chief Constable I conld give you names of several persons that were present on the three days. I know two members of the standing joint committee that were there. I did not see any magistrates there. Mr Picton Evans Were they asked to attend 1 The Chief Constable No. At least, not by me. William Garratt. Three Lords, Pendine,fone of the buyers, confirmed Mr Lewis's statements. He remembered the journey to Cardigan on the 15th of June. He made a complaint to the chief constable that a blacksmith from Sarnau had brandished a big stick at him, and said, "I should like to give it you." The people then spat on him, his back being covered with tobacco juice. The chief-constable came on to him, and he said, "I am annoyed awfully." The chief- constable said, "Why, what is the matter?" Witness said, Cannot you see the spittle on my back ? You have come here to preserve the peace, and why do you not do so 1" "Oh, go on quietly." He would not go there again, as he was bodily afraid. John Ebsworth, Pendine, cattle dealer, said he attended with Garratt at the sales referred to as a bidder. At Wauntrafale he was afraid of bid- ding, as he was called a "d straggler," and was threatened with sticks. On the 13th of June all the way that he walked to Newcastle- Einlyn he was continually annoyed with horns, especially by one man, whom he pointed out to Police-constable 9, and asked him to take his name, but he would not. The man had a jagged tin, and kept bobbing it near his head. The con- stable refused to take the name, as the man had not touched witness. He was not prepared to go again with the same protection. (iaria't was re-called by the chief-constable, and s ti l that he was prepared to swear that he spoke to the chief-constable, and not to a common con- stable, as to the spitting on the coat. The Chief-Constable said that he had the con- stable present to whom the spitting was mentioned, and not to himself. The Chairman said that it was simply a question as io whether Mr Evans had made out a case, and it was no charge against the chief-constable. If they thought that a case was made out that matter could be threshed out afterwards. Mr Picton Evans-I invite the chief-constable to go into the box himself, and if he thinks he can upset the whole evidence-not a little here and there—let him do so. The Chief Constable-I go by my report, your worship, and if you do not think that sufficient, I Cola call as many wttnesses as you like to prove I have not over-stated the case. The Chairman—There is no complaint against you. If there had been we should have given you notice, and you could have produced witnesses. The question is whether the court ought to ask you to go into the box and swear to that report. I don't think it fair to you that you should do that, and, as to the calling'of the constable, it might be a disadvantage if there were further proceed- ings. .The Jhief-Constable—X am entirely in your worships' bands, I have no desire to call witnesses. The Chairman (after consulting with members of the court)—Are you prepared to go on with these sales ? The Chief-Constable—Yes. The Chairman-And to keep the peace? The Chief-Constable- Yes. Police constable Jones (No. 9). stationed at Newcastle-Emlyn, sworn, said that on the 13th a few men and women met them at Rhydlewis and called out Tailur." They marched at the side of the break, but did not obstruct it. There were about 100 people at the farm. They were very quiet when the chief-constable called for silence, and the quietness lasted five or ten minutes. He heard the conditions read. There was a dispute about a road not being a highway. On the way to Newcastle Emlyn the crowd did not try to turn the cow down by-ways. The dust was swept up by furze. He did not see the bailiff prodded. The crowd was spitting on the bailiff, and witness told them to stop. On the 15lh the crowd at Rhydlewis seemed very friendly. Mr Picton Evans reviewed the evidence, and said he wished it to be distinctly understood that he made no charge against the chief constable, but he was simply there for the purpose of endeavour- ing to show-and he ventured to say that by the evidence adduced he had shown-that those assem- blies were unlawful assemblies to all intents and purposes. Where there was determination that the tithe owner should not get his tithe it went pretty strongly to prov-e that the assembly that met for that purpose was an unlawful one. If the cotwt thought his case made out, he would ask that directions be given to the chief-constable to take the necessary steps to put down those unlaw- ful assemblies. Chairman—Assuming that the court should think fit to take proceedings with regard to these sales, would you be willing to bring the bailiff and his men to give evidence again. Mr Picton Evans—Certainly sir, I should be most happy to do so. If we do not get better assistance we cannot carry out the distraints. THE DECISION. The court retired and in about half an hour re- turn.-d. The Chairman said they had very carefully considered the evidence offered, and they were clearly of opinion that the acts complaiued of at thfse tithe sales were illegal, and should be put a stop to. Various acts had been proved—such as obstructing the road, blowing horns close to the bailiff's face, spitting tipou the man, aud obstruct- ing the bailiff and two buyers while carrying out their legal duties which were illegal, and which must- be stopped. The court thought the bt st way to briDg thnt about was to ID,ike an order That in the opinion of this court, the chief constable shall take all necessary steps to prevent any breach of the peace or any acts leading to a breach of the peaje at future tithe sales, and that the chairman be directed to give the chief constable a specific order to that effect under the 9th section of the Local Government ACI;" The result of that would be that in future the chief constable would haveto keep the peace, and if he neglected to do his duty he would be liable to an indictment, as stated by the Home Secretary, But he felt sure that the chief constable would carry out the onerous duties cast upon him and would preserve the peace. The Chief Constable said he would do eveiyihing possible to carry out the order and keep the peace of the county. The Chairman having given two notices of motion, the court rose, having sat for nearly fix hours.

LLANDILO CHRONICLE. FISHING. On Monday evening, Mr Owen Richards, Savings Bank, landed out of the association waters two fine sewin, one weighing 3albs, and the other 21bs. He also killed a trout scaling 21bs. LLANGATHEN SCHOOL BOARD. The triennial election of this Board takes place on the 22nd inst. The following six gentle- men have been nominated, viz: *Rev John Davies, vicar; *Archibald Falconer, Bel liindywyll William Griffiths, Rhofawr; John James, Llwyncelin *Lewis Lewis, Alltygar and *Richard Rees, Cilsane. Those having an asterisk before their names were members of the old Board. The number to be returned is five, and unless one withdraw there will be a contest. HIGHWAY BOARD. A meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, when there were present Mr Herbert Peel (in the chair), Mr J. L. Thomas, Major Thomas, Isaac Edward. Thomas Thomas, David Davies, William Griffiths, William Jones and John Jones. Mr Thomas Thomas gave notice to move at the next meeting that the Board adopt Craigrodyn road, near Trapp, as a highway.—A similar notice was given by Mr Isaac Edwards, relative to Ffrwdwen and Onenfawr roads.—The other business was unimportant. PROPERTY SALE. At a sale held recently at the Cawdor Arms Hotel, Mr William Jones, auctioneer, put under the hammer 6 freehold houses with gardens, situate at Pontladys, near Llandilo. The whole of the lots which were in the respective occupations of Mrs Hannah Evans, Mr John Jones, Mr David Davies, Mrs Eleanor Evans, Mr David Davies, and Mr Hill, were bought by Mr J. Lewis Thomas, J.P., Cae- g!as, at the sum of .£345. Three cottages and gardens known as Downeteps, in the respective occupations of Mr Edward Cobner, Mrs Allen, and the Rev. David Williams, were also offered for sale, but were bought in. Mr J. W. Nicholas was the vendor's solicitor. LLANDEBIE U.D. SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting was held at the Town-hall, on Tuesday, when the attendance comprised Mr W. N. Jones (in the chair), Rev R. G. Lawrence, Messrs John Hughes, Wm. Stephens, Win. Evans and D. J. Joiies.-Ci-oss Inn School Board The plans of the proposed ex- tension of this school having been received back from the Education Department provisionally approved, it was resolved that the Board also approve of same, and that the clerk return the same to the Department to be finally ap- proved. The clerk was also directed to advertise for an assistant mistress for the said school, at a salary of 252 per annum. Drefach and Peitygroes Plans of proposed entension of these Board Schools were laid before the Board and approved, and the clerk was instructed to for- ward same for the provisional approval of the Education Department. AN INTERESTING RELJC OF THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF 1855 AT LLANDILO. Mr John Levi, New Road, Llandilo, in a letter to a Cardiff cantemporary, wrote as follows The forthcoming National Eisteddfod at Swansea recalls another held at Morriston in September, 1855, of which I have just seen a most interesting relic. It is a photo group, in excellent preservation, of the following chief bards and literati present at that historical gathering Richard Rees, Dinas Powis "Dewi Wyn o Essyllt"; William Ellis Jones (artist), Merthyr Tydfil; "Ivor Cwm Gwys"; Dr, Emlyn Jones ("loan Emlyn ") GwilyW Teilo,' Llandilo; "Gwilym Tawe," Swansea John Morgan, Llandovery the Rev David Evans, York- place, Swansea Gwilym Mai," Carmarthen Thomas Price, (" Cirhelyn "), America; "Talliaiara' I and "Llawdden." Thinking that the relatives, friends, and admirers of the bardic patriots depicted in the groug would be glad to got a copy of it, Mr D. C. Harries, phot 'grapber, or Llaudilo, has produced excellent copies of the original. When we consider that thn e are but i wo of the group living —" Teilo and "Llawd.Ln"—the photograph is a national heirloom of jo mean order. PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Saturday, before Messrs Alan Stepney Gulston and R. H. Sampson. Drunkenness P.C. Evan Davits charged David Morris, Cwm, Llandebio, with being drunk. The Constable said that on the 23rd ult, about 12.30 p.m., he found the de- fendant lying down on the highway between Derwydd Road Station and Derwydd Mansion. Witness rose him UP. and found him to be verv drunk.—Fined 14s. Charles Davies, a pedlar, late of Llandilo, was charged with a similar offence by P.C. James Isaac, who said that on the 4th inst. he saw defendant lying down on the middle of the street in the town. He was quite drunk.—Fined 11s 6d. Sunday Closing Offences P.C. Evan Davies charged Henry Rees, Bankyfedwen, Bettws, with being on licensed premises, viz., the Butcher's Arms, Bettws, dur- ing illegal hours on Sunday, the 14th ult.—The Constable said the defendant was sitting in the house with a pint before him. The defendant, who appeared, denied having had beer at all at the public house, and he went there to write a letter for his sister.—The following were fined the sums stated after their names for being on the said premises on the day named. The same constable gave evidence. They were Wm. Davies, Llwynyfedwen, Bettws, carpenter. 14s D. Rees, Pantyfedwen, Bettws, labourer, 14s Owen Morgans, Pantyffynon, Bettws, collier, 13s 4d; Griffith James, Waungron, Bettws, labourer, 13s 4d Morgan Lewis, Bwlchymynydd, Bettws, farmer, 13s 4d. Beggiitg A tramp named Thomas Smith was sent to gaol for seven days for begging alms in in Rhosmaen-street on the 10th inst.—The com- plainant was Superintendent Picton Philipps. CRICKET. This favourite summer athletic game has, it would appear, ceased to be popular at Llandilo for reasons which are not clearly defined. An old cricketer says that he does not remember a season within the last 40 years like 1891, when the town was without a well organised cricket team and deplores such a state of thing. The low condition of the exchequer perhaps increases the pre-dis- posed tendency of some to lack in their interest towards the English pastime. If that is the real obstacle it is surely easily surmounted if a little united effort was brought to use. A CARDIFF CONTEMPORARY ON MR NICHOLAS'S NOVEL. This is what the Western Mail says of the new novel entitled "the House of Mystery" written by our talented and popular townsman Mr J. W. Nicholas, solicitor:—"It is a tale written with considerable literary skill and ingenuity. A gruesome element in the story is the introduction in a vague, shadowy way of the fearful murder fiend of Whitechapel. The plot is cleverly worked out and up to the last few pages its outcome baffles the foresight of even the blase reader of sensational romances. A 'House of Mystery'is indeed worth perusing, if only for the sustained interest of the incident introduced." NEWS IN BRIEF. Fossett'a combined circus and menagerie visited Llandilo on Wednesday, and was well patron- ized. Hay harvest operations are in full swing in the locality this week.We noted in our last issue that there was a large number of visitors in I the town. This week the demand is so great for more accommodation that much difficulty has been experienced to meet it. This speaks volumes for Llandilo as a health resort of a high order. Much dissatisfaction is felt that the town water- ing cart does not exactly answer to its express 11 purpose. Instead of throwing a thin layer of water over the streets it actually floods them. It is asked how long again the strike of the Church bell ringers will coutinue. By the time they will resume duties (if they do) they will probably have forgotten the way to manipulate them skilfully, aud we shall hear nothing for some time again, but discordant sounds from the steeple.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. The House of Lords sat for a few minutes on Thursday afternoon, and read the Elementary Education Bill a first time. In the House of Commons, a new writ was ordered to be issued to fill up the vacancy in the Wisbech Division of Cambridgeshire, caused by the retirement of Captain Selwyn. The House went into Committee of Supply on the Civil Service Estimates. On the vote for the expenses of the House an aminated discussion took place on the Motion aiming at the abolition of the supply of intoxicating liquors in the mem- bers' lobby. It was defeated by 127 to 55. The Home Secretary's Vote give a rise to a discussion on the necessity of mer&t-'ing the staff of factory inspactors. It. was stated, in reply, by the right hon. gentleman that, possibly such an increase might be necessary, but it would be unwise to do anything untill the Bill now before Parliament was passed. The attidude of this country in relation to the Triple Alliance was discussed by Sir G. Campbell, wit h Mr Labouchere on the Foreign Office Vote. Sir J Fergusson repeated his former declarations, that it was altogether unnecessary and unfound.-d to mix up the understanding with Italy as to the maintenance of the status quo and of peace in the Medi'erranean, with the Triple Alliance, and that the Government were not parties to that Alliance. He pledged the Government not to enter into any obligations with Foreign Powers without communicating them to Parlia- ment. The subject was under discussion when progress was reported at midnight. The House of Lords was engaged on Friday, considering the Irish Land Bill as amended in Committee. On the twenty-seventh Clause, which related to the appointment of the Permanent Staff of the land Commission, Lord Cadogan moved an Amendment leaving the matter in the bands of the Lord Lieutenant and the Treasury, and ommitiug th, Land Commission. Lord Spencer strongly protested against the exclusion of the Land Comm:ssion. The Amendment was carried by 74 'o 31. Some other Amendments were made, and the Report stage having been concluded, the 13ill was ordered for thiid reading. The consideration of the Foreign Office Vote was resumed in the Committee of Supply in the Ho-ise of Commons. A series of discursive dis- cussions occurred. Sir J. Fergusson, in replying to questions and criticisms, expressed a hope that the refus,il of the French Chamber of Deputies to agree to the ratification of the Anti- Slavery Convention did not mean the abstention of France or the failure of the Convention. He explained that Ja Ja's death was due to the dysentery, supervening on a ruined constitution, and not to his confinemant; and said the Govern- ment were arranging for the removal of the Egyptian exiles from Ceylon to another place of residence. The Vote was agreed to after six hours' discussion. On the Colonial Office Vote, the granting of the Charter to the South African Company was debated at length, and the Vote was not disposed of when the discussion was suspended by the operation of the Twelve o'clock Rule. In the House of Lords on Monday, the County Councils Elections Bill was read a second time. In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the absence of the First Lord of the Treasury, moved, with reference to the charges against Mr De Cobain, that the hon. member attend in his place on Thursday. The Motion was agreed to without debate, The discussion of the Vote for the Colonial Office was resumed in Committee of Supply. Baron H.deWorms,in reply to Mr Picton, Captain Bethell, and others, said that the action of Miss Colenso bad operated dis- astrously to Zululand. and that he could not hold out any hope that the sentences on the Zulu chiefs expatriated for treason and murder would be immediately subjected to revision, but no doubt Lord Knutsford would look into the matter by-and- bye. In reference to the introduction of responsible government into Natal, he stated that the Govern- ment would not sanction its introduction until sufficient assurances were given for the protection of the native races. Mr Stanhope, replying to some criticism upon the actiga of the Government in refersnce to the military contributions of Singapore, Hong-Kong, and other Colonies, mentioned that the Government had resolved to raise a second battalion of Asiatic troops in India as a special garrison for Hong-Kong. Several reductions were moved and divisions taken in i connection with the points raised and the Vote was finally agreed to. Progress was reported on the next Note for the expei;aes connected with th$ Privy Council. I In the House of Lords on Tuesday, Lord Cadogan moved the third reading of the Irish Land Purchase Bill, and Lord Denman moved that it be read a third time that day ten months. Lord Spencer said be was glad that the Government had succeeded in passing what be considered to be a large and comprehensive measure, bat he objected to some of its provisions. Lord Fortescue was opposed to the principal of the Bill. When the Amendment was put, Lord Deaman challeng- ed a division, but as he could not find a teller his Amendment fell to the ground, and the Bill was read a third time and passed. In the House of Commons, a discussion took place on the Hanover Chapel Bill, which authorised the sale of the present Chapel and provides for the building in a poorer part of the parish of a church and vicarage on a site worth twenty thousand pounds, which had been given by the Duke of Westminster. On a division thp. lrill was read a second time by one hundred and seven to ninety-one. The remainder of the sitting was devoted to a further consideration of the Civil Service Estimates. When progress was reported four Votes had been obtained, and the fifth, that of the Charity Commission, was under discussion. In the House of Commons on Wednesday, Votes of Supply occupied most of the time autl several were passed. Mr Alfred Thomas brought in a Bill to appoint a Secretary for Wales, to constitute a Welsh Education Department, to make further provision for Welsh Local Government, and to create a National Council in Wales.

To the Editor of THE JOURNAT.. DEAR SIR,-The Welsh letter you published in your last week's issue must meet with the contempt it deserves. I refer to that entitled In Darkest Wales." Right-thinking people of any sect whatever wtmld not stoop to notice it in the way its author, .A,o,,Id, no doubt, like it to be noticed as it is only a heap of improbable assertions, made by a man who dares not sign his own name therefore, the need of disproving the statements is nowhere. Sir, it is only another phase of the persecution to which the Church of God has to submit in all ages. But did not our Master, Christ Himself, become subject to the same ? Was not HE stricken, smit- ten, and afflicted" ? He was spat upon, scourged, crowned with thorns, and, finally, nailed to the cruel tree. And "shall Jesus bear the cross alone, while all the world goes free ? No !The Saviour prepared his own disciples for this cross-bearing in his last con- versation with them: "If the world hated you, ve know that it hated me before it hated you Because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore, the world hateth you • • Yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these thiwjs will they do unto you, because thc!! have not known the Father, nor Me." And these prophetic words have been abundantly verified. What has been the history of the Reformed Church during past centuries? Why, it has been met everywhere with persecution. Its history is written in the blood of martyrs, and forms for ages a veritable obituary; while the groans of countless suffers for conscience sake resound through its pages. What wonder then, that we, in the Dth century, should be called up n to bear otir burden, tlio'tlte persecution, must, of recessity, assume a more refined form (save the mark ) in keeping with this en- lightened age: and what wonder that the whole vocabulary of Hell has been called into requisition in the work which its king^ delights in. But fear not, little flock, for it is the 1' ather's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. The wolves may ra-e without, but the Shepherd is within, and all true followers of the Lamb will one day be placed beyond the possibility of persecution. We trust that, by the Grace of God, the fire of persecution will draw the Church nearer together, and also purify and cleanse as a refiner's fire. Yours, &e. ========== Eo R. H.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. At the Club Shooting Competion, on Thursday, there was a large number of members, and the shooting throughout proved both good and keen. A tricky wind prevailed right through the after- noon, and the light at times proved very disastrous, and threw some of the crack shots right off the target. The three silver spoons were won in the following order —1st, Private D. Evans (No. 1) 2nd, Pughe Davies 3rd, Drill-Instructor Grimwood. The Carmarthen battalion has sent four representatives to the annual shooting competitions at Bisley. Lieu- tenant Francis, Corporal Andrews, and Privates Crowley and David Evans (No. 1) left on Satur- day for the camp. We understand that no further information relative to the success of the application to the War Office for the formation of a company of volunteers at Llandovery can be expected till some time in September. The shooting competitions in connection with the National Rifle Association on Bisley Common commenced on Monday, and on the whole the weather has been very favourable. The only local prize winner, as yet announced, is Corporal W T D ivies, Llanelly ( £ 15), who scored (;5 points in the Alexandra competition, at 500 and GOO yards.—The Marchioness of Salisbury has consented.

TALSARN. On Friday, July 10th, 1891, the children of the Trefilan C.E. School were treated with tea, cakes, and sweets, byr Mrs Bladon, of Bristol. After having partaken of tea and cake, the children adjourned to a field in front of the Rectory, and amused themselves, by various games including cricket, foot and sack races. Before they left the field, the children lustily cheered Mrs Bladon.

L\UGHARNE. PRIMROSE LEAGUE FETE. We beg herewith to supplement our report of the Primrose League Fete recently held in the grounds of Glanyinor, by appending a list of the sports. The secretary (Mr Maurice Williams) and Mr Thomas Richards, Grove House, were instrumental in making this feature of the programme a marked success.— E-g and spoon race, 1, Miss Saer 2, Miss E. Williams. Foot race, 1, T. Parry, Mydrim 2, Tom Jones, Laugharne. Egg and spoon race, 1, Miss Falkener 2, Miss Maud Falkener. Boys race, 1, Frank Smith, 2, Willie Owen. Ladies' foot race (1), 1, Frances Beynon 2, E. Williams. Ladies' foot race (2), 1, Miss Falkener 2, Miss Ward, Fern Hill. Mens' race, 1. Dr. Lawrence, Waungron 2, Mr Lewis, Fox Inn," L'anginning. At the conclusion « f the day's proceedings a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Falkener for his kindness M r Falkener having suitably responded, the siugiug of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close. 11

NOYADD WILY M, CARDIGANSHIRE SALE OF SHORTHORNS. MR. JOHN FRANdS will offer for SALE by AUCTION, oa Friday, the 28th August, 1891, a selection from the very valuable SHORT- HORN HERD at Noyaddwilym, Cardigan, the property of C. Morgan-Richardson, Esq., and com- prising about 35 pure-bred Bulls, Cows, and Heifers of the Seraphina, Hecuba. Certainty, and other Tribes. Several' large-framed and deep- inilking Dairy Cows, as well as a number of fat Steers and Heifers, and also Pedigree Yorkshire Sows and Pigs, and other animals, will also be offered at the Sale. Noyaddwilym is 2 miles from the Railway Stations of Cardigan and Cilgerran on the Great Western Railway. Catalogues may be obtained from C. Morgan- Richardson, Esq., Noyaddwilym, Cardigan, and of the Auctioneer, Mr John Francis, Carmarthen. The sire used in this herd is the well-known Reformer (53521), bred by Mr Suthie, winner of first prizes at the Highland, Royal Counties, Bath, and West of England, and Essex Shows.

BIRTHS. CASBURN.—On 13th inst., the wife of Mr Edward Casbvirn, valet, Edwincford, of a sor. Both doing well. LEWES.— July 9th., at 20, St. Hilany Terrace, Stoke Devonport, the wife of Captain John Lewis, Royal Artillery, of a daughter. LEWES.—July 5th, at 62, Baptist Well-street, Swansea, the wife of Mr David Lewes (and daughter of Mr John Thomas, tailor, Lammas- street, in this town), of a daughter. MARRIAGE. GORDON-GoRDON-FRIELL Jnly 14th, at St. Peter Eaton-square, London, by the Rev Alfred Thornton, M.A-, Wii.iaua James Gordon, Esq., let Battalion Welsh Regiment, eldest son of J, W. Jones, Esq., J.P., of Blaenypant, Malpu. Newport, Mon., to Miss Madeline Gordon-Friell, only daughter and only surviving child of the late Philip Gordon-Friell, Esq., and Mrs Gordon- Friell, of 6, Aveuue, MacMahon, Paris. DEATHS. July 8th, at 13, Franeis-terrace, Anne, the wife of Mr Tnomas Phillips, I signalman, G. W.R., aged 38 years.

lanSlephan, for which place over a hundred of ^bers and friends started from the Assembly fonOQl' arriving at their destination about Coffl ° c*ock- Tea was catered for by Mr Davies, Sn i- ^avern» Llanstephan, the cake being Pplied by Mr Davis, St. Peter's-street. The oa was beautifully fine,and a pleasant outing I 1116 to a close about 11 o'clock, when they re- j^rQed. The Misses Lewis and Evans, Market T)^ hisses John and Davies, Pensarn Messrs j, Navies (Dewi Fychan), D C Davies, and Davies, Porium, were, one and all, important factors in e about the proceedings to so successful an d Mr Wm, Evans, London House, also gave up 8 bis time towards carrying out the duties of ji the weekly meeting of the lodge on ay* about 80 attended, and the following pro- s&iatne was rendered: Recitation, Mr D M .a vies; song, Miss M Richards; impromptu ad- 011 "Character," Mr J G Rees; reading, ewi Pychan. RNA\I1{I,)ECANAR-1 MEETING for the Deanery of Car- last was at Peters Vestry, on Thursday gu w'^en there were present :—Rev. S. Jones, Llan- 4^nor»i rural dean; the Ven. Archdeacon James, j^gwili Rev. T. Lewis, Llanstephan; Rev. J. to °yd, Llanpumpsaint; Rev. J. Marsden, Llanllweh K J- T. Hughes, Llanfihangel-ar-arth Rev. W. j\ a?s, Llangain Rev. J. Morgan, Conwil; Rev. W. 'JaVleK' Llanllawddog Rev. T. R. Walters, St David's, ar.en,and the Rev. D. Evans, curate Rev. T. W ^illiams, senior curate and secretary, Revs. J. °rri.s and D. J. Evans, curates of St Peter's Carmar- Mp11 j Rev. D. S. Davies, Llanybri; Rev. J. W. Jones, Bi L an(i Rev. J. M. Davies, Abergwili. The of the diocese, had sent a circular putting forth Q elainis of the Society, for the Propagation of the (jjtt'P6!' and the Church Missionary Society, on the eon^pt churches, and urging upon the clergy to make th ^ons on ^beir behalf, as but a small proportion of churches did so at present. The Rev. J. T. antlghs, Llanfihailgel-ar-arth was appointed secretary, A d Will receive all contributions in aid of the societies. an Portion of the Greek Testament having been read Wa Commented njKjn, the Rev. J. Morris. St. Peter's, s called upon to read a paper in Welsh upon The it ?erva.nce of the Sabbath, a very iuteresting and UnKi1Ctive discussion followed. Several clergymen of extreme Sabbatarianism, whilst others, were °Pmion that those who worked hard throughout the t ee were entitled to a little rational enjoyment in afternoon, when Mr. W. E. Helm, secretary of the ^Urch Defence Society for the Principality delivered (if a ress. It was resolved to hold a general meeting d. the members of the Church Defence Society for this anery on Saturday, the 18th inst. A sub-committee f0' then be formed to see that the literature settiug abo ^rutb about the Church will be distributed hokr" Par's^es> and to make arrangements for the plng of lectures in the coming autumn and winter. CARMARTHEN AND ADJOINING COUNTIES ERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY.—The ttual meeting of this society was held at the ssenably Room, Carmarthen, on Tuesday last, the fourteenth annual report and statement accounts for the year ended 31st May, 1891, presented. From the report it appears that 0^e society is in the unique and fortunate position aot having incurred any losses whatever, from ohl^°'en'' securifcy or otherwise, nor has it been llged to take possession of any property °rtgaged. The society does not, however, Jt'Pear to be doing much business at present, 6 capital of the society only amounting to the Hi of £ 3,402 7s Od. The report also states that ^ntinue in its present prosperous condition it Oh! re(lu're more borrowers. At present it has v 18 borrowing members holding 71i shares. 11 CAHMARTHENSHIRE SUMMER ASSIZES.