The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN. #\Reports of the Carmarthenshire Hunt meet and banquet, also of the shooting com- petition for the tradesmen's prizes and of other local meeting? will be found in other columns. THE UNITED BOROUGHS.—Major Jones addressed the first of a series of meetings of the Liberal electors of the two Boroughs, at Zion Baptist Chapel, Llanelly, on Tuesday evening. THE RESERVOIR.—The upper reservoir is being thoroughly cleaned out. It was in the most filthy .tate imaginable. A RARE FrdH.-During the week a fine specimen, though small, of the species of fish, commonly Called the" sea-devil," has been exhibited in Mr William Evans, fishmonger's shop-window in Queen-street. QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Qurrter Sessions for the borough were held at the Guildhall on Tuesday Olornin". ° There was no business to be transacted, and the Court was formerly adjourned by the ex- Hayor, Mr T. Davies. OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY.—At the meetingofthis Society, which was held on Tues- day night, a Welsh essay was read by Mr T Lloyd, on Yr Ysgol Sul," while the following Undertook the criticism :-Messrs J Griffiths, D J Evans, H 0 D kvies, J Davies, W Roberts, E Jones and J. Griffiths. BANKRUPTCY. Harriet Thomas, Lammas- street, Carmarthen, china dealer. First meeting, November 7th, 11 a.m., at the Official Receiver's, Carmarthen; public examination, November 21st, 11 30 a. m., at the Guildhall, Carmarthen. INQUEST. Mr J. D. Rowlands, coroner, held an inquest on Thursday evening, at the Square and Compass, Pensarn, on the body of Rees Harries, engineer at the town station, who had (lied that morning. Deceased had been subject to asthma for several years, but last week he had great difficulty in breathing. A verdict of death from heart disease was returned. FOOTBALL—CARMARTHEN WANDERERS V. CAR- MARTHEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This match was played on a field behind the Railway Tavern, Lammas-street, on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the former by 3 tries to nil. Tom Thomas (captain of the Wanderers) played a Splendid game. Next Saturday, the 7th inst., the Wanderers will meet the Carmarthen Training College on the same ground. AccIDE.iT. -A, bout one o'clock on Monday a serious accident befel one of the traps, engaged by one of the aspirants for municipal honours. Mrs Sampson, confectioner, Lammas-street, in company with Miss Mitchell, was canvassing on behalf of her father, Mr James Davies, being driven in a phaeton by Mr Gower, Red-street. When near Lammas-street Chapel the pony become very festive and uncontrollable. The phaeton came into collision with a lamppost. Mrs Sampson was Unfortunately thrown violently to the ground, and received a very severe cut over the forehead. She Was carried in an unconscious state to Dr. Bowen Jones' house close by and attended to. It Was found that her injuries were very severe, and the remained uuconscious for a length of time. The two other occupants stuck to the vehicle which Was smashed to pieces, and escaped unhurt. The pony was secured by P.C. Burnhill. Tho injured lady is progressing as favourably as can be ex- peoted. COUNry PETTY SESSIONS. Oa Saturday before Messrs Lewis Morris (chairman), C. W. Jones, and Dudley Williams-Drummond—Albert Yates, Crossyceilog, was charged by Mr Taylor, supervisor, with carrying a gun without a license, on the 25th of J uly last. — A. O. Davies, Uplauds, said that on that day he saw defendant in one of the Uplands' field carrying a gun. He did not see him firing the gun, but the smoke from it came into his face. He could not see whether it was a double or single birrelled gun. -Mr Walters, solicitor, who appeared for the defendant, totally denied the charge, and sharply cross-examined the witness. The Chairman made some strong remarks that the case had been kept back for so long a time, and said the Bench Would only impose a nominal fine of Is. the prosecutor t) pay the costs. Tnis case arose out of the same set of circumstances connected with the attempted murder charge preferred by Mr Davies, Uplands, which is to be tried at the coming assizes. Mr J. Ll. Thomas, Tanlan, charged Wm Evans, Llansaint, with trespassing on his lands in search of game, and a fine of 5s. and costs was inflicted. CARMARTHEN PRISON.—This prison on the 31st of March, 1891, contained 29 inmates, and on the same date the population of the whole of the prisons in England and Wiles numbered 12,814, having been 13,745 at the end of the previous year. The number of prisoners received into Car- marthen prison during the year was 349, as com- pared with 140,632 in the whole of the local prisons of England and the Principality. The report of the Commissioners of Prisons from whence the above figures are taken, is made under the pro- visions of the Prisons' Act of 1877, and it is shown that since that date there has been a great de- crease in the prison population. The number in 1878 was 20,833, in 1888 the number had dropped to 14,636, the proportionate decrease still contin- uing. An agreeable feature of the report is the decrease in the number of juveniles under 16 who are committed to prison. In the year 1870 there were 1592 prisoners incarcerated under 12 years of age, 181 of those being girls and in the same year 7108 lads and 1193 girls between the ages of 12 and 16 years were in prison. In contrast with that state of things there were only 237 boys and 13 girls under 12 years of age imprisoned in Eng- land and Wales, and 3820 lads and 493 girl& between 12 and 16 years of age. This decrease in juvenile depravity has been steady during the last twenty years, and seems to be to a very little extent due to the Probation of first Offenders' Act, which came into force in 1887. The following details relate to Carmarthen prison :-The daily average namber of prisoners was 31. The greatest number in at one time was 46 on the 2ad September, 1890, and the smallest was 16 on the 31st January, 1891. The total number of prisoners committed to this prison in the year ending 31st March last was 299 males and 50 females, of which number 136 were English, 169 Welsh, 5 Scotch, 31 Irish, and 8 from other countries. The progress made in the path of crime by the foregoing is indicated as follows: Of the total number 41 had been in prison once before, 23 twice, 17 thrice, 15 four times, 13 five times, 13 six or seven times, 10 eight, nine, or ten times, 12 more than ten times. As to the ages of the prisoners, none were under sixteen, 3 were above sixteen and under twenty-one, 25 were above twenty-one and under sixty, and one was above sixty. Respecting the discipline of the prison, it is recorded that there were 16 offenoes. Most of them were dealt with by curtailing diet or privi- leges, but there were two sent to the punishment cells. The gross total expenses of the prison for the year amounted to .£1650 8a. 3d., being at the rate of jg53 43. 91. per prisoner. The works carried on in the prison were of the ordinary character, there being no striking alterations. There were no deaths in the prison during the year, nor were any prisoners released on medical groonds. One case of insanity arose during im. prisonment. Eleven prisoners were aided on discharge by the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society for the counties of Caimarthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan. The following Prison Charity is avail- able for the assistance of discharged prisoners:— JB3 3a. lOd. a year interest, being two-thirds of a 8um of .£158 2s. 21. inveated in consols given by an unknown donor. A CARMARTHEN MAN CHARGED WITH STABBING. -Ge.orgeThoma.s, carpenter, Cambrian- place, a married man, was charged with mali- ciously wounding W. Lloyd, mason, Magazine-row, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm on Tuesday. The magistrates were Mr T. Davies, ex-mayor, Mr J. Howell Thomas, and Mr Howells.—James Morris, carpenter, 21, Union- street, who works at the same place as prisoner, viz Messrs J. and D. Jones, contractor's work- shop in Spilman-street, said that about 2.15 on Tuesday afternoon the prisoner and James Clark and Lloyd came into the workshop carrying a cask of beer. They tapped it and kept drinking in a merry mood until about 4 o'clock, when prisoner wanted to take the cask away. Lloyd said he should not remove it as the tap had been borrowed by him, and he was responsible for it, As Lloyd was trying to take the tap out, prisoner raised his hand as if to strike him. Lloyd said if he wanted to fight he had better come out to the yard. Lloyd took his coat off; prisoner also took his coat off, and went into the yard with a chisel in his hand. Witness went out and found them wrestling together. Prisoner held the chisel in his right hand, and Lloyd was trying to defend himself. Witness took the chisel away. Prisoner returned to the shop and threw a hammer at Lloyd, who again asked him to tome out and fight with bare fists. Prisoner then ran at Lloyd, struggled with him and both fell. Witness went on agd pulled prisoner, who was uppermost, away. When Lloyd got up he said Oh, he has done something to my b,)wels in Welch. He loosened his trousers, and found a gash with blood streaming from it. Clark then took Lloyd to a doctor.—By Supt. Smith He saw prisoner running to Lloyd with his hand upraised and holding a chisel.—Dr E. R. Williams said he examined the injured man at the Infirmary, and found that he had a clean cut halt-au-inch long, nearly vertical, from which the b ood held stopped running. There were holes in the corresponding parts of the trousers and shirt. It was doubtful whether it had entered into the abdominal cavity, that is, whether it had cut through the wall of the belly. Lloyd was unable to attev?.—Prisoner was remanded to prison till Tuesday next. POLICE COUITT. -On Tuesday before Messrs J. Lewis, J. Howell Thomas and T. Thomas, Wellfield-A temporary transfer of the license of the King's Arms, Priory-street, Carmarthen, to David Thomas, late landlord of the New King George Inn, was granted, as also was an appli- cation by Mr D. E. Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, for an exemption, enabling him to keep open till 1 a.m. on the night of the 3rd inst, it being the occasion of the annual hunt dinner.— John Davies, mason, Chequer's Alley, charged Sarah Madigan, wife of Michael Madigan, labourer, Mill-street, with assaulting him on the 25th ult. Complainant said that on the 25th he was going home when defendant threw a bucket- ful of water over him, then followed him and struck him twice on the face.—Jane Lewis, wife of Benjamin Lewis, fisherman, Moss Lane, corroborated. --Eliza Vaughan, Mill-street, and ffary Williams, Moss Lane, were called on de- fendant's behalf, and said they saw no blows struck, but complainant wanted to fight the de- fendant's husband. A fine of 5s and 9s 6d costs wis imposed.—George Thomas, billiard-marker, Wood's-row, was charged by P.S. Jones with keeping a dog without a license, but the de- fendant was dismissed with a caution, as he had taken out a license since the summons was issued. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The funds of this worthy, but struggling Society, been at a low ebb, the committee decided to hold a concert and dramatic entertainment, in order to augment the money at their disposal for next year's show. This came off at the Assembly-room on Thurs- day evening, before a very satisfactory audience. Part I. of the programme was as follows In- strumental selection, Messrs Jones' band song, "In Old Madrid" (fl. Trotere), Mr James Morgan song, Daddy (by request), Mrs James Davies song, Sally in our Alley," Mr C. V. Harding (encored) comic song, Haul me back again," Mr J. N. Forbes (encored); song, "The Guiding Light" (Henry), Miss R. Williams (encored) song, The Skipper "(W. H. Jude), Mr E. C. Evans. Each individual singer won the appreciative applause of the audience, and the concert throughout was most enjoyable. Part II. was taken up by the per- formance of a laughable farce, in one act, entitled "White Bait at Greenwich." Although this had been played on a previous occasion at the rooms, the interest which the audience evinced in it and the merriment it created, shows that the amateur artistes had studied theiri-ole well, and carried it out to perfection. The characters were :—Mr Benjamin Buzzard, Mr W. B. Jones Glimmer, Mr A. Woodman John Small, Mr H. Brunei White; Miss Lucretia Buzzard, Miss Cicely Lewis; Sally, Miss Bagnall. Messrs Jones' string band ably occupied the orchestra. The proceeds of the entertainment will greatly assist the Society in its future work. AN AT HOME AT THE ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. -On Thursday evening, the 29th ult., a number of the worshippers at the Wesleyan Chapel, in this town, assembled at the invitation of the minister and officers of the Caurch to spend a pleasant evening together. The object of the meeting was to give the congregation an opportunity of knowing each other, and to pro- mote brotherliness and the social spirit. The room was tastefully decorated; refreshments were provided on a liberal scale flowers and plants had been freely lent by friends, some of whom belonged to other Churches chairs, forms, and tables were placed about the room, so that during the evening the visitors could exchange seats and converse in little companies. Soon after six o'clock the "at home" was commenced with singing and prayers. The Messrs Jones' spring band kindly came down at 7 o'clock, and played an exquisite overture. This was followed, at intervals, by songs and recitations of a suitable character, readings, and short addresses, and a letter from Mr G. Bagnall-who is much beloved and respected by the Church and congregation—was read, regretting his inability to be present. The rest of the time was spent in conversation and promoting good fellowship. The hours glided away very quickly, and the at home was brought to a close about 1 o'clock, all present having thoroughly enjoyed the social gathering. When so many took part and did so well, it would be invidious to mention names, but great credit is due to the ladies and gentlemen who carried out so skilfully and so successfully the decorations and arrangements. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The polling for the municipal election in the borough opened on Monday morning at 8 o'clock in the same quiet, orderly manner which characterized the contest throughout. There were three retiring members in both wards, and in each there was one op- posing new candidate. The day was fine, and the voting was heavy, especially between six and the closing hour, eight. Speculation was rife as to the chances of the new aspirants, and the result coincided with the general prevailing opinion. Politics were almost altogether eschewed. From 6 o'clock till the declaration of the poll, the Square was crowded with towns- people, but beyond some good-humoured banter, and contradictory prognostications, there was no demonstration of feeling the greatest noise was made by the groups of youngsters who paraded the streets bawling out in favour of certain candidates, and who were almost as changeable as an elector when speaking to a supplicant candidate outside, and when inside the polling booth. In consequence of the regulations of the Local Government Board, polling took place on Monday in four different stations, which, with the presiding officers, were as follows :—Western Ward, lower division-at the Town Hall, Mr Tom Evans upper division rate collector's office, John-street, Mr A. Ll. Davies. Eastern Ward, lower division—Assembly Room, Mr T. Walters upper division—Mr Treharne's Stores, Priory-street, Mr J. F. Lloyd. The returning officers were Mr C. W. Jones and Mr John Morris. The result was declared as follows Western Ward-Elected *James Davies, 412 *H. Cadle, 403; John Lewis, 403. Non- elected: *W. Vaui'han George, 367. Eastern IVard-Elected: *W. R. Edwards, 428 D. E. Williams, 419; *Talbot Norton, 390. Non- elected D. Griffiths, 353. Retiring candidates. It will be seen that a very close fiht was run in both wards, and it is a remark- able coincidence that both leaders of the poll only gained that position by nine votes each, two candidates were on a par, and the two unsuccess- ful combatants lost their seats by almost the same number of votes, viz., 36 and 37. Mr D. E. Williams seemed to have won the good graces of the electors in his ward immediately he issued his address; and Mr John Lewis, in the Western, also proved to be a strong candidate. In the Western, 742 voted out of a possible 873, being 334 in the lower, and 408 in the upper division and in the Eastern, 862 recorded their votes out of a totai of 977 possible voters. Al- though two useful Councillors have been left in the cold, it is to be hoped that their seats will be filled to good advantage by the new Town Councillors. Mr Lewis has sat on the Council on a previous occasion.

15,793 CURES OF ASTHMA, CONSUMPTION, AND DISORDERS OF THE THROAT AND LUNGS, RHEU- MATIC, UVSTFRRCAT,, NERVOUS AND HEART COMPLAINTS BY DR. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.—The benefit to society which has resulted from the discovery of this medicine is, however, far greater than these figures show, as many thousands of. cures are effected and not made public. Dr Locock's Wafers are sold by every medicine dealer in boxes at prices from Is lAd to lis, so as to meet the circumstances of all ranks. Be careful to see the name in the Government Stamp. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demnlcent anodyne expec- torant, Oid.. lSid., 2s. 9d., &c. Of all Chemists

CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS. OPENING MEET OF THE SEASON. The members of the Carmarthenshire Hunt 'lab met for the first time this season on Tuesday norning, between 10 and 11 o'clock, at the Guild- 'iu.il Square, Carmarthen, and the genial Master, Mr W. J. Buckley, Penyfai, and a goodly following had a rattling run to Nantybwrla and over the adjacent coverts. The company included Mr T. jlorris, deputy master, Coomb; Major Dalrymple, Major Fraser, Mr, Mrs, Miss Parkinson, Castle Pigyn; Major Glascott, Wenallt; Mr A. W. J. Stokes, Ystradwrallt; MrE H Morris, Brynmyrddiu; Dr E. R. Williams, Gellingham House; Dr W. Lewis Hughes, Trebersed; Dr Lucy, bouse i-urgeon, Carmarthenshire Infirmary; Mr John Francis, Myrtle Hill; Mr D. E. Williams, proprietor of the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel; Mr Powell, auctioneer, Llanelly; Miss Caldicott, Mr C. Morgan, V.S.; Miss Beresford, Miss Lilian Beresford, Mr K nyon, Mr Grismond Philipps, Cwmgwilly; Mr Francis, Penygraig; Mr Griffiths, Llwynpiod; Mr Lloyd, Penybank; Mr Vincent Howell Thomas, Starling Park; Mr Anthony, Cilveithy; Miss and Master Olive, Boar's Head Hotel; Mr Rees, V.S., Mr T. Hughes, Johnstown; &c. A good photograph of the meet was taken by Mr T. Roberts, field artist, Llandrindod Wells, who is at present touring the country. THE RUN. The hounds first headed for the Nantybwrla covert, which was drawn blank. Trebersed was also drawn in vain, but they found at Cwmau- bach, where with great difficulty Reynard was unearthed and went at a spiriting pace towards Cwmcennin. On reaching that place he turned his head towards Penycoed and thence to Bwlch, where he disappeared from view. The scent was anything but what it should have been for good sport, owing to the frosty air. Nevertheless, the grand pack again found close to Bwlchnewydd, and had a very smart run to Blaenige, and in some part of that extensive covert the fox was obliged to take refuge, so well were the loopholes for escape protected. At four o'clock the horn summoned the dogs together, it being deemed expedient to abandon the task, as they would not succeed in killing before dusk. There were several spills during the day, notably that of the photographer from Llandrindod Wells, who, after taking some excellent sketches of the hunt, was unfortunate enough to fall headlong into a stream, his camera and other goods being likewise saturated. THE BANQUET. The annual banquet was held in the evening at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, where a sumptuous spread of the first order was provided by the jolly host, Mr Councillor D. E. Williams. The tables were tastily ornamented with beautiful plants and flowers, and the bright, glittering candelabra dazzled among the many fairy lamps that were arranged around the room, making on the whole a brilliant scene, the display being so effective. The menu, which was elaborately printed on gilt edged cards suitable for the occa- sion, set forth the following toothsome fare Hors d'CEuvres, oysters, brown bread and butter, lemon. Soups Clear oxtail, giblet. Fisib Turbot and lobster sauce, fried soles. Entrees Kidneys, a la Prince de Galle, sweetbread and mushrooms, petits, pates a la Volaille. Removes: Sirloin beef, Yorkshire pudding, boiled leg mutton, tongue,—Roast turkeys and sausages, chickens, Bechamel, ham. Game; Roast hares and pheasants. Entremets Trifle, crouton d'abricotsf, fruit tarts, royal hunt creams, maris- chino jelly, &c.-Anchovies on toast.—Dessert— The wines were of the choicest brands, and the cigars par excellence. The popular M.F.H. pre- sided, the vice-chair being occupied by the deputy-master, Mr Thomas Morris, Coomb. The other gentlemen present were :—Mr A. W. J. Stokes, Ystradwrallt; Mr Registrar Thomas Parkinson, Castle Pigyn Mr Kenyon, Machyn- lleth, North Wales Mr E. H. Morris, Brynmyrddin Major Ll. Ll. Lloyd, Glangwilly Major Dalrymple, Alltygog; Major Glascott, Wenallt; Mr S. N. Powell, Llanelly Mr Fred Powell, solicitor, Llanelly Mr W. J. Wilson, Llanelly; Mr Buckley Roderick,solicitor,Llanelly; Mr Lewis, N.P. Bank Mr H. Brunei White, solicitor; Mr Vincent Howell Thomas, Starling Park Mr John Francis, Myrtle Hill; Mr Anthony, Cilveithy Mr Anthony, Gardde Mr D. Howell Thomas, junior; MrS. W. Thomas, Rushmoor; Mr Lewis Rees, and Mr J. Rees, veterinary surgeons; Dr. Gibbon, Mr Henry Cadle, Mr D. E. Williams, Dr W. Lewis Hughes, Mr C. Videon Harding, Mr Charles Morgan, V. S., and Mr J. Hughes, Johnstown. On reaching dessert the Master proposed the loyal toasts in quick succession, and both were drunk with musical honours, the accompanist at a nicely-tuned piano being Mr C. Videon Harding, professor of music, who not only distinguished himself throughout the night in that capacity, but also delighted the assembly with some vocal selections, f'The Master" was submitted in very felicitous terms by Mr A. W. J. Stokes, whose kindly expressions with regard to Mr Buckley were received with the greatest warmth, and the toast was drunk in a bumper, everyone present lustily assuring the president that he was a down- right jolly good fellow." The Master, in his reply, intimated that they were there not to make or hear speeches, but to spend a convivial evening, and therefore the remarks anent the toasts would be brief. He went on to say that it was a pleasure to keep a pack of hounds in this neighbourhood, seeing that so many sportsmen rallied round him when- ever he brought them out, as testified on Tuesday morning, when they met in Guildhall-square. He was also very grateful to find such good feeling existing amongst the farmers (hear, hear, and cheers). They always received him with open arms, and did everything they possibly could to make good sport (hear, hear, and cheers). Such a welcome as he received from them was, indeed, a great source of encouragement to hit4 (renewed cheers). Since he had been the Master of the Carmarthenshire hounds, both he and his servants had been treated with the greatest kindness, and had experienced much hospitality at the hands of the agriculturists in this district. That being the case he was very anxious to show his appreciation of their worth. They had had, as all knew well, a particularly bad harvest, and therefore, in order that there should be no destruction on their holdings dur- ing the hunt season, the party of ladies and gentlemen who accompanied him during those exhilarating runs were requested to use roads and bye-lanes as much as possible (hear, bear, and applause). No doubt some sportsmen, in their eagerness, were desirous of getting ahead but it was sincerely hoped that they would en- deavour at all times to follow the Master, hunts- man, and whip, for then, depend upon it, there would be little cause for complaint from any of the people in the country (hear, hear, and ap- plause). As he had before stated, it gave him ) the greatest pleasure to keep the pack, and as long as he was Master of the Carmarthenshire Hounds he would endeavour to make them a credit both to himself and the county (hear, hear, and chears). In conclusion, he thanked the company most sincerely for drinking his health with such great warmth. "The Deputy Master" was next submitted by the Master, who tendered Mr Thomas Morris his most cordial thanks for the active part he had taken in connection with the club, Thanks to his suggestion, most of the famous Maes- gwynne hounds were bought by him (the Master) for 700 guineas, when they were put up for sale by auction after the death of Mr W. R. H. Powell. It was arranged that Lord Tredegar should purchase a part of them, and so his lord- ship accordiugly did but, owing to the friend- ship which existed between Mr Morris, and Lord Tredegar, a portion of what the latter had bought were eventually secured for the Carmarthenshire pack, the re- maining lot going to Mr Bassett, the master of the Glamorganshire Hounds. Not -long ago, however, that gentleman, seeing that the Maes- gwynne hounds ran jealously with his own, sent word that he (Mr Buckley) might have them, so he, without a moment's delay, wired off for the hounds, and now he had the whole of the well- known pack (cheers). NQfc only that, but he had a certain number of the old Penllergare hounds, of which he was previously Master, besides other good couples which Mr Morris had got from various parts of the United Kingdom (renewed cheers). The whole of the hounds were in a grand condition, and for that the club had to thank the deputy master (cheers). There was no doubt about this the club's pack (and they had the full use of it) was second to none in the whole of the Principality (cheers).— The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm, cheers being given for Master Tom," as well as his respected father. The Deputy-master, in responding, said that as long as Mr Buckley was master of the Carmar- thenshire hounds he would do his level best to assist him in every possible way (cheers). He really hoped the Master would join in the runs of the season as often as he could. His presence would hinder complaints, and the sport would be all the more enjoyed (hear, hear, and ap- plause). During the night songs were sung by Mr Har- ding, Mr H. Brunei White, Mr Councillor Henry Cadle, Major Glascott, the Master, Dr W. Lewis Hughes, Mr John Francis, Mr J. F. Rees, Mr Lewis Rees, Dr Gibbon, Mr Vincent Howell Thomas, Mr Anthony, Mr W. J. Wilson, Mr Fred Powell, and others.

THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Carmarthen branch on this laudable Society was held at the Guild- hall on Tuesday evening, when the Rev J. I Wyndham Lewis presided. The meeting, as usual, was sparsely attended, and the rev. Chairman commented on this fact, as being a reflection on the old town of Carmarthen." The Rev J. Mortimer Green opened the proceedings by prayer. The hon. sec., Mr D. P. Morgan, auctioneer, rendered the accounts of the branch for the year. They showed the receipts by collections, <&c. to have been R70 12a 5d, and the expenditure, t3 18s Id, thus leaving a surplus for the benefit of the parent society of £66 14s 4d. Mr D. Williams, Priory- street, proposed, and it was carried that the secretary, treasurer, and members of the old committee be re-appointed, with the names of the following gentlemen added — Rev H. S. Barton, Rev Mortimer Green and Rev D. S. Davies. — The Rev D. Cynddylan Jones, D.D., the deputation from the parent society, then delivered an address in sup- port of the claims of the Society on every sect and cread in the community. Dr. Jones has a mode of expressing himself in a deliberate manner, which is peculiarly his own, and his ad- dress on Tuesday evening was well illustrated by short narratives which he frequently used in order to convey to the meeting the full meaning of his arguments. He said the Church of Eng- land needed the Bible printed in 70 different languages, in order that it might reach all the nations and tribes to which it ministered, and of these it came to the Bible Society for 60 the Wesleyans needed it in 30 languages, and they were entirely dependent on the Society for their production the Independents required it in 20, all of which were supplied by the Society; and so one in respect to the other denominations. Seeing then that the Society helped all alike, he ventured to appeal to everyone present. It was also the greatest Bible defence society in existence simply because it gave opportunities to the Bible to defend itself-the ultimate proof of the divinity of the Bible would be shown by the work it accomplished in the world. The rev. speaker then referred to the attacks made on the Bible by infidelity at different times, and in- stanced C donel Inglesoll, who received £ 20 a night in America for lecturing on what he called the mistakes of Moses. He (the speaker) would have liked to hear Moses deliver a lecture on the mistakes of his infidel controversialist (laughter) for he had no doubt as to what would be the outcome of the debate. He likened the men of science of the 19th contury, who lectured on Science versus the Bible, to the Egyptian magicians y who were vulgar fortune tellers, who made a prey of any silly person that might consult them. He was not afraid of the controversy, for men of science would have ultimately to con- fess that God's finger had something to do with the composition of Holy Writ. The Bible Society during the last five years had circulated on an average 4,000,000 copies of the Bible annually -the largest number of Bihles that had been circulated in 12 months since the foundation of our planet. The number was so large that the mind could not grasp its immensity in other words the Society printed, bound, and sold 13,000 copies every day throughout the year. The colliers of South Wales would not work a stroke on the day consecrated by them to Mabon, that latter-day saint, but the Bible Society worked every day without interruption. He hoped that at the next annual meeting they would fill the largest hall in town, in order to do justice to the best traditions of the old town of Carmarthen. The Society had translated the Bible into more languages during the last 15 years than the universal Church of God had done in 18 centuries. The rev speaker concluded as follows The world is waiting for the Word, Africa is waiting, Asia is waiting, the islands of the sea are waiting for the book—the only book which can tell whence they came and whither they are going. Let us be faithful to the Society; it is not a burden, but rather a privilege and an honour to do something towards sending the Book to the nations that are in need of it and ask for it.—Mr W. Barker proposed a vote of thanks to the deputation, to the lady-collectors, and the chairman.—Mr W. Morgan Griffiths seconded. and it was supported by Mr C. W. Jones, and carried. The Doxology was sung, and after the Benediction had been pronounced by the Rev Mr Evans, curate of St. David's, the meeting terminated.

THE CARMARTHENSHIRE NEEDLE- WORK GUILD. The sixth annual exhibition of the work of the Carmarthenshire Needlework Guild was held at the Guild-hall, Carmarthen, on Thursday last, when there was a large attendance of members and their friends from many parts of the county. Mrs Basil Jones gave tea during the afternoon to all comers. The number of articles of clothing received for distribution was in excess of any previous year, the total number being 1736. The President's meeting was held at 3.30, to arrange for the annual distribution of the needle- work, which was as follows — The Carmarthenshire Infirmary 40 Llanelly Cottage Hospital. 30 Waifs and Strays. 30 Diocesan House of Mercy. 40 Carmarthen Maternity Society 40 Diocesan Clergy Aid Society 300 Carmarthen Dorcas Society 20 The remainder of the needlework was divided among the Presidents in proportion to the number sent by each group, to be sub-divided among them to their vice-presidents. Among the work of the year, Mrs Stokes has become President of Group I, while Mrs Richard- son has formed a new group, of which she is the President, so that the Society may be congratu- lated in its work of steady progress. It is a sub- ject for gratification that some 1736 articles of use- ful clothing are thus brought together, and are distributed among the charities of the Diocese, or to the poor in the immediate neighbourhood of each group. Group 1. President, Mrs Stokes, Ystradwrallt; Vice-Presidents, Mrs Innys Stokes, Mrs Griffies Williams, Llwynhelig Miss Beresford, Hafod, neddin, total 82, Group II.—President, Mrs Morris, Cocmbe Vice-Presidents, Lady Lloyd, Bronwydd Mrs Howell, Penrheol Miss Morris, Coombe Mrs Lewis, Llanstephan Vicarage Mrs Davies, Llanybri Vicarage, total 121. Group III.—President, Mrs Saunders, Court Henry Vice-presidents, Mrs Jones, Penlan Mrs Gwynne-Hughes, Tregib Mrs Gwynne- Hughes, Glancothi Mrs Jervis Beresford, Brynhawddgar Miss Saunders, total 222. Group IV.—President, Mrs Harries (Lloyd's Bank) Vice-Presidents, Mrs Morris, Penbryn Mrs Wells, 51, King-street, Mrs Lewis, 4, Spil- man-street, total 104. Group V. -President, Mrs Basil Jones Vice- presidents, The Hon. Gladys Rice Mrs Deakins; Mrs Norton Mrs Wadaips Miss Barker Mrs Dalrymple Mrs Goring Thomas Mrs Horton, Ystrad, total 152. Group VI.—President, Mrs Tregoning, Vice- Presidents, Mrs Peel, Miss Gwyn, Mrs Rice, Mrs T A Evans, Mrs Chivers.-total, 160. Group VII.—President, Mrs Protheroe, Dolwilym Vice-Presidents, Mrs Owen George, Trewern Miss Prothero, Mrs Lawrence, Waun- gron Mrs Bowen Jones, Gwarmacwydd Miss Thomas, Leamington. --total, 146. Group VIII.—President, Mrs Lloyd-Lloyd, Glangwili; Vice-Presidents, Miss Evans, Tre- garon Mrs Bate, Mrs Newland, Mrs W Davies, Llanllawddog Vicarage; Miss Lloyd-Lloyd.- total, 91. Group IX.—President, Mrs Soppitt, Nant- felin Vice-Presidents, Mrs Richards, Picton terrace Mrs Bland, Peterwell Miss Pooley, Picton-place; Miss Hancocke, Mrs Nicholettes I total, 97. Group X.—President, Miss Prothero, Cwm- coch Vice-Presidents, Mrs Prothero, Mrs Williams, Mysidd Hirian Mrs Davidson, Wern- oleu; Miss Prothero Lewis, Miss Lewis, Belle Vue Mrs Sampson. Group XI.—President, Mrs Buckley, Bryn- ceeran Castle Vice-Presidents, Mrs Jones, Llan- on Vicarage Mrs Roberts, Felinfoel Vicarage Mrs Buckley Roderick, Fronheulog Miss Flora Roderick, Wellfield Miss Parker, Bryncaerau. —total, 136. Group XII. —President, Mrs Walters, the Par- sonage Vice-Presidents, Mrs Davies, Llan- fihangel-Abercowin Mrs Scott, Miss F. Hancock Miss Richards.—total, 82. Group XIII.—President, Mrs Lloyd, Carmar- then Vicarage Vice-President, Mrs Reid, Mrs Pritchard, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Hearder, Miss White, Mrs C E Davies.—total, 105. Group XIV.-President, Mrs Richardson, Glanbrydan Park Vice-Presidents, MissMansel, Maesteilo; Mrs Bishop, Dolygarreg Mrs Charles Bishop, Cwmrythen Miss Lewis, Miss Neame. —total 93.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE DR. JOHN, OF AMMANFORD. The remains of Dr. Walter John, who died on Sunday, Oct. 25th, were interred ac Bethel, Llansamlet, on Thursday, the 29th ult., a special through carriage conveying the mourners and friends from Ammanford to Llansamlet station where the mournful cortege was formed. Among the mourners were Air and Mrs Josiah John, of Ammanford, (father and mother of the deceased), Mr and Mrs Phillips, Tredegar Mr and Mrs T. Phillips, Neath Alisi Phillips, St. Clears Mr Phillips, Swansea; Mr D. Phillips, St. Clears; Mrs William Thomas, Cwmavon (ancles and aunts); Air N. W. Phillips, Tredegar Mr Willie Phillips, and Mr Percy Phillips, Neath Mr Sil Phillips, Neath, Worshipful Master of Freemasons (cousins) and Mr and Mrs Joseph Price, Mr, Mrs and Miss Meredith, and Mr H. G. Harries, all of Ammanford. A considerable number of friends of the deceased were also present to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed friend, including Drs Southern, Llandebie Howell Rees, Garnant Councillor W. N. Jones, Tirydail Messrs William Phillips, Parcyrhiin Llewellyn, Fairwater; Watcyn Wyn, igwyjifryti School Evans, chemist; Jones, draper; Higgs, draper Jones, stationmaster J. Lewis, Gilfach D. Price, Penygroes and the Revs J. C. Evans, and T. F. Williams, most of whom accompanied the mourners from Ammanford, as well as Drs Lewis, Neath Jeffreys, Aberavon Messrs A. H. Thomas, J. P.; Llansamlet; J. Rowlands, M.E., Birchgrcve Rees Llewellyn. Birchgrove House T. R. Morgan, builder, Brecon A. Thomas, Morfa Works. Landore; and Mrs Williams, and Mr T. Williams, Plasmarl-who joined the funeral at Llansamlet. Being the only son and only surviving child his parents are the recipients of very numerous letters and marks of condolence and sympathy. The vault at Bethel, where Dr Walter John lies beside his little sister, was fairly covered with wreaths and floral tokens of respect. The following is a list of the senders :— Mrs James Phillips, Tredegar Mr Ben Phillips, London the employes at Tirydail Tin Plate Works Dr. Southern, Llandebie the assis ants at the Supply Stores, Ammanford Mrs W. L. Meredith fellow-students at Guy's and London Hospitals Mr Ben. Phillips, Sirhowy; Mr Llewellyn, Fairwater Miss Piiillips, St. C.ears Mr H. G. Harries, Pantyffynnon Mr Thomas Phillips, Neath Mrs Roberts, Miesglas Miss Martha Phillips, S. C.ears; Mr J. Thomas, Pantyffynnon Mrs Walters, Maesybettws Mrs W. Thomas, Cwmavon Mrs Williams, Plasmarl, and many others. The funeral was very largely attended by friends from far and near, many hundreds from Neath and Birchgrove testifying to the respect in which Mr aud Mrs John and their son were held in those neighbourhoods. The ministers who officiated at the funeral were Mr Jenkins, W lter Road, Swansea Mr Bowen, Penygroes, Llandebie and Mr Harris,of Llandore, OBITUARY NOTICE. Dr Howell Walter John was the only son of Mr and Mr Josiah John, late of the Supply Stores, Ammanford, and formerly of Birchgrove and Neath, and was born on January oth, 1868, being only in his 23rd year when he died. From his early childhood he. had made tl^e medical profession his great ambition and this doubtless his early childhood he. had made the medical profession his great ambition and this doubtless contributed in the main to his phenomenal success in the profession he had ohosen. His character in the years of childhood and while studying is testified to by the shoals of letters of condolence and sympathy which have been received by his sorrowing parents from their and his many friends, and amongst these the most sorrowing being from people only known to the parents from their son's mention of them. His medical career was one to be justly proud of. At the age of 22 years only he was doubly qualified, having passed the examinations and obtained the diplomas of M.R.C.S., Eng.; L.R.C.P., Lond.; and L.S A., Lond., in the year 1890. His skill in his profession, his courteous and kind demeanour as well as his steady and straightforward character are testified to hy the various men of note under whom he studied at Guy's Hospital, among them being such well- known names as Drs Pavy, consulting physician, Arthur E. Durham, senior surgeon, L. A. Dunn, senior demonstrator of anatomy, the assistant physicians and surgeons, and many others. At the close of his medical education, Dr John settled at Ammanford, where he obtained the appointment of Medical Officer to the Rock Castle and Glanlash Collieries. In spite of his pirent3, wish that he should take three months holiday to travel and see the world after the hard worK of the qualifying examinations, he was too eager to enter upon his professinnallife even to take the shortest of holidays. He may indeed be said to have worked all his life, too short as it was. His fatal illness commenced in the second week in October, and speedily assumed a dangerous phase. He was attended at first by Dr Howell Rees and later by Dr Southern as well, the attention of both being unremitting While lying on his death bed he was elected a member of the British Medical Association, an exceptional honour for so young a prac itioner. The beginning of the week before he died showed some improvement in his condition, but he never himself thought for one moment he was goinf to recover, frequently telling his father and mother not to grieve after him, but to try to bear it up. The Sunday he died baw a grave relapse set in, and all hope had to be abandoned. He was conscious to the last and his end was most peace- ful—begging his grief-stricken father and mother not to grieve, but bear up after he was gone and with his last breath, hid them both good-bye. Dr John will be much missed in Ammauford, even outside the circle of his personal friends, as his genial manner and his medical skill had made him well known and liked in the neigh- bourhood. His patients up Penygroes way will miss him most, for every day, rain or shine, he was among them. It is, no doubt, his devo- tion to his duty in all weathers that his accountable for his fatal illness.

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AMMANFORD AMUSEMENTS. What could have possessed a respectable citizen of the Town of Ammanford (for town it is now, according to a public notice which is broadcast about the place) to filch Jocko's notes of the dinner at the Ammanford Colliery ? Jocko has applied for a summons for larceny, and also for forgery, as he understands it was sent in to THE JOURNAL in his name. Ned wishes to sate he did not play football on that occasion. # The Ammanford football club continued their successful career last Saturday by defeating Glanamman by a try, obtained by David Elias, to nothing. We were sorry to miss Albert Jenkins at three-quarter, and Dick Morris at half. Joe Phillips, too, was away from the forward contingent, where he would be more useful than some of those- who were playing. The honours of the day rest with Jonah Williams and David Lloyd at three-quarter (David Lloyd's name was somehow omitted from my notes last week for good play), Llewellyn Williams at half, and David Elias, John Jones and Londer, forward. Our team showed improvement over the Gowerton match, and as I said last week they should develop into a very warm lot. They want to practice together, and they should train a bit. h The match on Saturday last was a tight struggle throughout, some of the Glanamman men weighing about four times as much as some of the Ammanford lot-fine lusty rogues. The committee should rope off the field of play. It was painful to see the frantic, yet use- less efforts of some of the officials in trying to keep the mob 8f boys and hobblede-hoys back out of the play. *#* We are glad, while on the subject of football, to note how well Ivor Davies is playing for Morriston. If we could only get him and Percy Lloyd to play for us, we'd take a lot of beating. < Jocko is pleased to see that the balance sheet of the public lighting committee shows that the new season has commenced free from debt. The collecting books show £ 7 4s 9d, collected by Messrs John Richards, D. Thomas and Daniel James, while Messrs Morris and Callard and the Rev Evan Lloyd subscribed El each, and Councillor W. N. Jones, 10s. The expenses of lighting, cleaning, &c. came to t6 lis 5d. Jocko is sure 11 > 0110 grudges a subicription to this most universal convenience. # # The Debiting Society's conversazione tskea place on Friday, and the Rev Elvet Lewis will deliver an address. We hope many members will be present. The subscription is only 6d. Why don't the Ivorites Club improve their Hall. The draughts in winter are fearful, so much so that I hear there is a movement on foot for building a new Hall (with a market-place beneath) where people will be able to go to enter- tainments without fear of catching bad colds. Mate's address is nearly ready. Captain Quat and Pilot Daniel have returned from taking the steamer up the river. V I shall have something to say next week on politics, and my story will, I hope, see the light also. Soms of the Ammanford folks are very nervous as to whether the story is about them. Jocko has assured some of them, the G Y.M. and Bettws Bridge in particular, chat it is not about them. >110 We are glad to note that during this fine weather the contractors to Bettws Bridge have bsen able to make some headway against the y bad luck that attacked them. Every one (Jocko included) sympathises with them in the loss which must have befallen them. JOCKO THE JESTER.

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