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^ SOCIETY AND PERSONAL.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL. Mr Harcourt, late M.P. for Oxfordshire, fother of Sir William Harcourt, died on Satur- ay at Nuneham Park, Abingdon. His only son heir, Mr Aubrey Harcourt, is absent with vi0td Sheffield's crickets in Australia. Sir W. court was with his elder brother when he axed. Lord Salisbury has made a reduction of 20 per bnt. in the rents of his agricultural tenants for e half-year which was due at Michaelmas. We are sorry to state that the Right Hon. the arl of Lisburne has been suffering from an Jjtack of influenza, but is now receiving strength. was the cause that prevented his lordship r°m presiding at the grand Conservative Club l?hcert held on Wednesday last at the Assembly °oms, Aberystwyth. The announcement was eceived with great regret. Mr T. J. Wadding- pa, of Hafod, most efficiently acted as his 'ordship's substitute. We regret to announce the death of the Duke of Devonshire, father of the marquis of Harting- j0Qi which took place at Holker flail, his Grace's ^ncashire seat, on Monday evening, after a illness. The Duke was 83 years of age. *"8 Grace is succeeded by the Marquis of *lartington, who now enters the Upper House, thereby causing a vacancy in the Parliamentary Representation of the Rossendale Division of •Lancashire. The late Duke was Lord-Lieutanant Custos Rotulorum of the county of «erby, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (where he was Second Wrangler in 1827), and was patron of forty-one livings. lIe had been in feeble health for a considerable time, and was taken suddenly worse on the 4th instant, when the Marquis of Hartington gave up a political engagement at Bacup, and ,t once proceeded to Holker Hall, where he Remained until the Duke breathed his last. "r Beardsley was unremitting in his attention uPon the aged patient from the moment his Condition became critical. ) "Men of the Times" states Sir William Cavendish, K.G., F.R.S., D.C.L., Duke of ■ Vevonshire, grandson of the late Earl of Bur- lngton, was born April 27, 1808, and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated M.A. as second wrangler and Smith's prizeman in 1829, in which year he was Returned as one of the members for the University of Cambridge. Rejected by this Constituency in 1830, Lord Cavendish was Returned for Maldon, and represented North Derbyshire from 1832 till he succeeded to the title of Earl Burlington in May, who was Chancellor of the University of London from 1836 to 1856, succeeded his cousin in the dukedom, January 17, 1858. His grace was appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire in 1858, and succeeded the late Prince Albert as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in 1862. The duke was a great patron of the fine Qrts and of literature. Sir Thomas Brooks, Bart., of Crawshaw Hall, president of the Rossendale Liberal Unionist Association, has consented to contest the Rossen- dale Division in the Unionist interest, rendered Vacant by the elevation of the Marquess of Partington to the House of Lords. The Liberal candidate is Mr John Henry Maden, of &acup, son of the late Mr Henry Maden. £ Sir Love Jones-Parry, Bart., of Madryn, formerly M.P. for Carnarvon Boroughs, died on Friday last. He was the representative of a Very old Welsh family. Captain Jones-Parry, of Tyllwyd, Cardigan- shire, haa been summoned to the funeral, we be- lieve, as an Executor. # Newcastle Emlyn friends will rejoice at the appointment of Mr E. Keri Evans to the chair of Philosophy at Bangor University College. Mr Keri Evans has attained the highest honours at Glasgow University, and also at Leipsic. His success is well-merited.
CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL.
CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Wednesday morning at the Guildhall. The mayor (Mr. T. Jenkins) presided, and there were also present, Messrs John Morris, John Lewis, E. A. Rogers, W. R. Edwards, James Davies, Walter Lloyd, D. E. Williams, Daniel Jones, John Lewis (Johnstown) Mr R. M. Thomas, Townclerk, Supt. Smith, and Mr J. Morgan, surveyor. THE LIGHTING OF THE TOWN. The Town Clerk read the following report of the committee appointed to make recommenda- tions to the council on the above subject :— Present Messrs W. R. Edwards, (in the chair), D. E. Williams, H. Cadle, J. Davies, T. Lewis.—Recommended that a twelve months' contract be entered into with the Gas Company on the usual terms provided the gas be supplied at 4s 6d per 1,000 cubic ft that if the price hitherto paid by the corporation be Hot accepted by the gas company that a contract be entered into with them for two months only at the rate of 5s per 1,000. That the surveyor be instructed to test the illuminating and purity of the gas supplied every three days." The following report was also presented by Mr John Morgan, the borough surveyor :—"GENTLE- MEN,—Since you received the last report the gas has been frequently tested as follow December 14th, in company with the gas manager it was tested—result, 13.6 below standard, 4; purity good. December 18th, in company with Councillors D. E. Williams, James Davies, Mr Evans (Town Clerk's Office), and Mr Henry Lewis, manager—result 11.8 below standard 2.2. December 19th, in company with Messrs D. E. Williams, Thomas Davies, Daniel Jones, W. I. Rickard, and Mr Lewis, manager—result 14 0, up to standard. December 21st, in company with Messrs D. E. Wiliiams, Thomas Davies, Daniel Jones, and Mr Lewis, manager,—result, 14.2 0.2 above standard, purity good. On the night of December 22nd, in company with Messrs D. E. Williams and Daniel Jones, I went round and examined every one of the public lamps from the top of Tanerdy to the lower end of Johnstown, and found 52 very bad lights in different streets, viz :—Spilman-street, Quay, Mill-street, Little Bridge-street, Bridge-street, Guildhall-Square, King-street, St. Peter's-street, Priory-street, Parade, Wellfield-road, John- street, Lammas-street, and Wood's Row. The lamps were very dirty and a great number of glass broken all over the town with the exception of Lammas-street and Picton-terrace. By going round we noticed that several lamps require removing, and by doing so, they would give better light to the streets. I am, &c., JOHN MORGAN." The Town Clerk said he had written to the Gas Company after the committee met, and stated what the committee were going to recommend at this meeting. In answer he received a letter enclosing the following resolution come to on the 19th inst., by the Company. The directors of the Gas Company considered the letter of the Town Clerk declining on behalf of the Town Council to accept the offer of the Gas Company to supply gas at 5s per 1000 feet for a year, and that they are prepared to accept the price for two months. The Gas Company accepts the offer of the Town Council for two months at 5s per 1000 feet. At the same time the Company would call the attention of the corporation to 5 per cent dis- count allowed the corporation which reduces the price of 59 to 4s 9d. The Gas Company have also taken over the repair and renewal of service pipes and the governors, formerly done by the corporation, -which is equal to at least a further reduction of Id per 1000 feet, so that the nett price offered by the company is 4s 8d." Alderman John Morris moved, and Mr Rogers seconded the adoption of the report. This was carried. Mr D. E. Williams said he believed the Town Clerk had told them at the committee meeting that the Gas Company could be compelled to supply the corporation with gas at the cheapest rate at which it was supplied to other con- sumers. The G. W.R. Company had their gas for 4s 8d per 1,000, and the question was whether, therefore, they would not proceed to oompel the Gas Company to supply the town for 4s 8d.—The Mayor In one way of speaking, it is 4s 8d nett we do pay now. —Mr Walter Lloyd And it is 4s 8d nett they charge the G.W.R. Company.—Mr Rogers I move that after the end of our present contract we put out the lamps nightly at 12 o'clock—that will mean a saving of about half the consumption.—The Mayor pointed out that the committee's report had been adopted, and therefore the motion was out of order.—Mr W. R. Edwards said the Council had been sleepiug over this matter in the hope that the Gas Company would treat the corporation in the way it deserved, but they could shut their eyes no longer to the fact that the town had been very badly treated. There was no doubt that since the Council had decided to test the gas the illuminating power had been stronger. He suggested that the committee should again meet and report to a meeting of the Council on what course to take in future, before the two months' contract finished. The plant and machinery of the Carmarthen Gas Company ought to be about the best in the Kingdom for £17,200 capital having been called up.—A long irrelevant discussion then took place, and the Mayor ultimately said, This is simply waste of time."—Mr W. R. Edwards replied he did not believe so, as it was but right that the ratepayers should know the reason that they were taking such a bold step. —The names of Mr E. A. Rogers, Mr Daniel Jones, and Mr T. Davies were added to the committee.—Mr James Davies asked whether they could not com- pel the Gas Company to repay the corpora- tion for the bad quality of the gas supplied in the past, but this question was dropped, as the testing was only commenced a short time ago, and they could not prove that the gas had been under standard. — Mr D. E. Williams said the Council ought to fight out the question with the Gas Gompany; at least the Town Clerk should be asked to write them a letter of caution, stating that proceedings would be taken if the quality was not up to standard. —The Town Clerk suggested as a wiser course that they should fix in the contract a clause that the company would have to pay a forfeit for any deficiency found in the quality.—Mr D. E. Williams: But that will give no remedy to private consumers.—Mayor Private consumers can refuse te pay their bills.—It was decided to write a letter to the company, stating that the corporation expected to be supplied with gas, 14 candle-light, and if not further steps would very likely be taken. THE MEDICAL OFFICERSHIP. The Town Clerk stated that they had appoin- ted Mr W. Lewis Hughes, on the 29th July, as their medical officer for a period of three years. The Local Government Board objected to the three years, and said they would only sanction a one year's appointment when appointing a gentleman for the first time. So that it was necessary to reappoint another gentleman to the post.—Alderman John Morris proposed, and Alderman John Lewis seconded, the reappoint- ment of Mr W. Lewis Hughes for a period of one year. This was unanimously carried, and the meeting terminated.
THE REPRESENTATION OF THE…
THE REPRESENTATION OF THE CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. A largely attended meeting of the Gladstonian Liberals of Carmarthen to receive the report of the committee appointed at a previous public meeting to make arrangements for the selection of a candidate to represent the boroughs, was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Mr T. Jenkins) presided. The Chairman, before commencing the business of the meeting, asked, three times in succession, every Tory or Unionist that might be present to leave the room. No one left the room, as there was probably no such person present, for they had been respectfully requested to absent them- selves by means of posters announcing the meeting. Mr D. P. Morgan, one of the secretaries of the committee, then fully reviewed all the business done by the committee, and now and again had a kick at Mr Thomas Davies and Major Jones. The Rev. Edward Davies then moved amid cheers That this meeting accepts the secretary's report in its entirety, and wishes to express its confidence in theexisting committee and approval of the line of action pursued since its appoint- ment." He wished all to remember that the resolution was not a cut-and-dried one. It was only framed an hour ago and there had been no indirect influence with regard to it. He dwelt upon the fact that Major Jones had ignored the committee composed of respectable men and appointed by a public meeting of Carmarthen Liberals, and said he could not place confidence in the committee unless the list was scrutinised by Mr Thomas Davies (laughter and voice He shall never do so.") If Major Jones was willing to allow the Llanelly Liberal Three Hundred to arrange the poll, why could he not give the same privilege totheCarmarthenjcomnrittee (hear hear) That was a fair question. As to the alleged un- fair constitution of the committee he would only point to the unfair constitution of the Three Hundred. The Llanelly Executive saw a beam in the eye of Carmarthen electors but they failed to see the mote in their own (hear, hear). The only sin committed by Carmarthen was that it J had showed itself favourable to Mr Lewis Morris (laughter). Mr E. R. Evans, Anchor House, seconded. He had still unbounded confidence in the Liberal rank and tile of Llanelly-he was not referring to Dr. Jones and Mr Tom Hughes, but to honest unbiassed Liberals. He believed there had been a great deal of dust thrown into the eyes of Llanelly Liberals. He supported Mr Lewis Morris because the present Welsh members required a man of great influence at their head if they wished for local reforms, and Mr Morris could wield a key which no present Welsh member could handle (hear, hear). Professor D E. Jones supported the motion. He said Major Jones was an admirable Radical ae far as he knew, but during his dealings with Carmarthen Liberals he had not proved himself to be a very satisfactory Home Ruler. He aspired to the championship of Home Rule in Ireland, but he was rather reluctant to grant Carmarthen Liberals a very moderate measure of Home Rule (hear, hear). He insisted that he should have the privilege of appointing his own man as his dictator here and give him a free hand, to whom tht committee must submit (laughter). Major Jones had condemned Lord Salisbury for coercing the poor Irishman from Dublin Castle, but as the same time he was looking to his own castle at Llanelly, and Llanelly had lately passed many Coercion Acts, but Carmarthen still survived them (hear, hear, and laughter). Car- marthen Liberals would not allow any person or body of men to dictate to them what they must do, and how they should do it (cheers), but the Llanelly Executive had demanded that they should hold a poll on a certain day, and had stated the exact number they should poll (laughter). The Mayor, before putting the motion to the meeting, again asked all Tories and Unionists to absent themselves. The motion was then unani- mously carried. The Rev. D, J. Thomas moved, That this meeting regrets to find that Major Jones has positively declined to abide by the conditions submitted to him by the Liberal Executive with reference to a test poll, and therefore it has no other course open to it but to adopt Mr Lewis Morris as the Liberal candidate—(loud and con- tinued cheering)—and it further pledges itself to do all in its power to promote hiscandidature,and secure his return to Parliament" (loud and enthusiastic cheering). The rev. gentleman then made a comparative speech on the merits of the two candidates, and dwelt on the fact that only a man with a deep, good grasp and perfect know- ledge of politics would be appointed chairman of the Reform Club, to which Mr Gladstone and all the leading Liberals belonged. Mr D. Rixon Morgan seconded in a long speech, in which he stated that people should be made to understand that the working men had a voice in the selection of their candidate, but he had great suspicion that such had not been the case in this matter. The Mayor put the motion to the meeting, and he declared amidst cheers that it was carried with only four dissentients, but there was doubt whether the four were voters or not. The meeting then terminated.
THE LATE MRS. WILLIAMS, OF…
THE LATE MRS. WILLIAMS, OF GUILDHALL SQUARE, CARMARTHEN. The inhabitants of our town were exceedingly surprised and shocked on Friday evening last at the unexpected intelligence that this amiable young lady had died. The day after her decease the intelligence was on the lips of everyone, and it was easily to be seen that she was respected and universally beloved by the inhabitants of the town. Mrs Williams was the eldest daughter of Mr James and Mrs Richards, of Belsize Park, London, and Pontathro, Llanstephan. She was born in London, and educated in the first class schools of the Metro- polis, and for some time afterwards, we think, in Germany. Four years ago, she was joined in holy matrimony to Mr Williams, Porth, son of Mr Idris Williams, Porth, Pontypridd. Soon after their marriage, Mr Williams purchased the business of the late Mr White, chemist, and removed to the premises, where, after a very brief illness, Mrs Williams breathed her last. The deceased lady was proverbial for her cheerfulness, amiability, and liberality, towards every deserving cause, and the poor in particular have lost in her a true and sympathising friend. She had by her generosity and readiness to give a helping hand at tea meetings, bazaars, &c., in connection with the different places of worship, won the esteem and admiration of the whole town. Few in so short a time have made so many friends and acquaintances, and the solution is to be found in the fact that she had identified herself to such a degree with every good cause that she had become almost a necessity in the town. She will be very much missed in Carmar- then and especially at the English Congregational Church of which both Mr Williams and herself were members. How strange and mysterious God's ways are Surely the part and procedure that He takes in our affairs is too large and lofty a subject for our puny optics. The funeral, which is to be a public one, will start from the house to-day (Thursday) at 11 a.m. for Llanstephan and her mortal remains will be interred in the family vault, in the burial ground of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The service will be held in the chapel adjoining the graveyard, where short addresses, in English and Welsh, will be delivered by eminent ministers, who are expected to attend the cortege. The funeral being a public one, will doubtless be one of the largest that has ever been seen in the town. The suddenness of bur esteemed friend's death has cast a gloom over the whole town and deep sympathy is felt for Mr Williams, and the family in their profound sorrow and bereavement by a large circle of friends, both in London and Carmarthen. Mr Williams, we are sorry to state, has been confined to his bed ever since the death of his beloved and devoted wife.
LAUGHARNE.
LAUGHARNE. CHILDREN'S CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening the scholars of the National schools (ably con- ducted by the master—Mr W. H. Saer) gave an excellent entertainment in the schoolroom, the proceeds being in aid of the prize fund. The Rev W. H. Harrison, B.A., presided, and there was a large and highly appreciative audience. The singing and the recitations were worthy of high praise—being simple and faultless. The music selected this year was of a more classical nature than formerly, and the part songs were admirably rendered. We congratulate the teachers on the excellent results, and the train- ing reflects great credit upon all. The recitation, •Little Jim,' by Ethel Wilkins, was quite a treat, and the Polka duett," by Mary Griffiths and Kate Richards, quite "brought down the house." We regret, owing to the pressure on our col- umns, we are unable to give the programme. The humorous sketch, "Just the one," caused considerable amusement, the scholars acquitting themselves admirably. Mrs Matthew Jones pre- sided at the piano. The usual vote of thanks having being passed, the singing of God save the Queen brought a most enjojable evening to a close. BREAD AND COAL CHARITY.—The annual dis- tribution of Mrs Wingrove's and Captain Laugharne's bread and coal charity took place in the National Schoolroom on St. Thomas' Day. The Rev. W. H Harrison, B.A., distributed the charity, being assisted by the churchwardens —Mr Thomas David, the Pynes, and Mr Thomas Richards, Grove House. Between three and four hundred people are recipients of Mrs Wingrove's and Captain Laugharne's charity. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—There was a really capital show on Tuesday last, the frosty weather enhancing an efiective display. Mr John David, butcher, King-street, had on show an excellent and prime lot the magnificent ox, and two heifers, mutton, and turkeys, were all fed by him- self. Mr William Richards, butcher, King-street, had on show a grand ox (fed by Mr John Morse, junr., Llandawke), and heifer (fed by Mr Henry Muscott). Mr George Evans, butcher, Market- street, had on show, as usual, a good stock of prime meat of the choicest qualities.
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LLANDILO CHRONICLE. THE VOLUNTEER BAND.—We had omitted to mention that this band have presented their bandmaster (William Howells), with a very neat marble timepiece, on the occasion of his marriage. The presentation was made by Major Thomas in a felicitous speech. COUNTY COURT. This court was held on Tuesday of last week, for which an unusually large number of plaints had been entered. The uncontested cases were disposed of by Mr Registrar Lewis Bishop. His Honour Judge Bishop had no actions of public interest to try. One or two important cases were adjourned owing to the advocates being unable to attend. LOCAL BOARD. — A special meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present — Major Thomas (in the chair), Messrs W. Griffiths, Thomas Thomas, Thomas Hopkins, Griffith Williams, and Jenkin Jones — Messrs D Morgan and Thomas Harries ten- dered for laying curb stones in Crescent-road at Is. 5d. per yard. The Board accepted the ten- der, provided they would agree to complete the work before 31st March. Mr Griffith Williams thought the Board should specify some rule as to payment. The Chairman Let them ask for payment. Mr Griffith Williams said it was not for them to dictate to the Board. Mr William Griffiths suggested that the Board should advance money according to the surveyor's instructions.— The Clerk You can come to that when they apply.—The Chairman I don't think we should begin the question.—Mr Griffith Williams dis- agreed with the chairman.—The Chairman (to Mr Williams).: You are taking part or acting AS a tenderer.—Mr Griffith Williams pointed out that the tender was by the yard, and they could give it up when they liked. He did not see why the Chairman should object to discuss the ques- tion. If the work did not pay, the tenderers might abandon it.—Mr Jenkin Jones Leave it to the Surveyor.—The Clerk thought they might sanction 75 per cent. on the work done. That was ultimately agreed to. Shortly afterwards, Mr William Howells sent in a tender at Is. 6d. a y<*rd, but it was too late.—Tenders fjr laying a drain in Crescent-road were received respectively from Mr William Parry, MrThomas Lewis, and Mr David Jones, but they were not explicit enough, and it was resolved that the matter be deferred to the next meeting, and that fresh tenders be asked from those who had sent in. There was no other business of public interest. CLASSICAL CONCERT. — At the Drill Hall on Friday evening, a classical concert of vocal and instrumental music was given before a very ap- preciative and influential audience. It was pro- moted for the benefit of the Llandilo Volunteer Reading Room, and the person to whom the gratitude of the corps is chiefly due for organizing the event is Captain Lloyd Harries. Unhappily, Llandilo possesses two few people of his type, and it is to be hoped that his generous instincts will move others to respond with such readiness to the call of assistance towards any deserving object as he does. The entertainment opened with a trio for violin, violoncello and pianoforte, Andante Con Variazioni and Rondo Alia Turca" (Hummel) by Captain Lloyd Harries, Colonel Savage, R.E., and Miss Lockyer. The execution was, indeed, admirable, and alone would have amply repaid a visit to the Hall. Miss Lena Jones was accorded a warm reception for her songs, "My love is come" (Marzials) and A spring legecd," the-latter she gave in- stead of Mrs Gwynne Hughes, who, through in- disposition was unable to appear. Mrs Hughes is so accomplished a songstress that considerable disappointment was felt at her non-appearance. The greatest treat of the evening was the violin solos of Captain Lloyd Harries. His first piece was Fantaisie Capric (Vieuxtempo), and in this as well as the others, he displayed wonderful skill as a manipulator of that instrument. Res- ponding to an encore he gave Traumerei (Schumann). "Souvenir de Haydn (Leonard) was given by him in part two. His clever and masterly execution of that petty composition earned such a thunderous burst of applause, as is rarely witnessed at Llandilo. To enthusiastic calls for re-appearance he played Cavatina (Raff). Mr James Morgan, the popular tenor of Carmarthen, was in capital form. His best effort was The Star of Bethlehem," which he sang, indeed, excellently. He deservedly earned an encore, and rendered Good Company." His other song was The last watch (Pinsuti). The violoncello playing of Colonel Savage as- tonished not much less the audience than that of Captain Lloyd Harries's. His talented per- formances were greatly enjoyed. Reverie (Dunkler) he gave first, and to an encore he rendered Alia Polacca (Goitermann). The other solo was Gavotte (Popper), and being re-called he played Intermezo (Goitermann). The vocal duett, The Sailor Sighs (Balf) be- tween Miss Lockyer and Mr J. Morgan, was a splendid exposition. Miss Lockyer's appearances as a vocalist are few and far between, for un- known reasons, anyhow they are too rare when it is remembered that she possesses a contralto voice of a high order. The other instrumental singing, for violin, violoncello, and pianoforte was "Andante," and finale from trio in C Minor (Mendelssohn) and" Allegretto," "Andante"— "Allegro Finale" (Reber) by Captain Lloyd Harries, Colonel Savage and Mrs Lloyd Harries. Those trios were skilfully rendered, and gave the greatest pleasure to all. Mrs Lloyd Harries proved herself a dexterous and accomplished pianoforte player, and Miss Lockyer also maintained her high reputation as such. The hon. sec. was Private John Davies. A SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A POST OFFICE OFFICIAL..—At the Police Court on Wednesday before Mr Gwynne Hughes, a charge of stealing letters containing money was brought against T. Davies, a Post Office official stationed at Llan- dilo, and son of Mr Davies, who was formerly station master at Llandilo Bridge. Mr C. H. Glascodine appeared for the Post Office and Mr T. G. Williams defended. William Lorde, a con- stable attached to the General Post Office, said that on the 16th inst., he saw the prisoner at Llandilo. He was employed in the Post Office as a postman. On the day in question he was standing near the Post Office and witness asked him if his name was Davies. The prisoner said Yes." He then asked the prisoner if he had finished his duties and he replied in the affirma- tive. Afterwards he took the prisoner to the postmaster's private room where he was seen by I Mr Bluntish one of the Post Office officials in London. Witness soon after searched him and found in his pockets 10 post letters, seven of which were open. One of the letters contained a shilling's worth of postage stamps. Some of the letters had been stamped. He also found on the prisoner 12 loose stamps and 9 circulars. At the prisoner's lodgings he discovered another circular. On the way to the Police Station with the prisoner, he in conversation said I have only been at this for about 3 months." This was all the evidence brought forward, and the prisoner was remanded till 11.30 a.m., on Wed- nesday next, owing to only one magistrate being present. On the application of Mr Williams bail was allowed in four sureties of £50 each. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday, when the attendance was considerably smaller than customary owing probably to the fair being held on the following Monday. There were present Major Thomas (in the chair), Col. Gwynne Hughes, Messrs J. L. Thomas, Isaac Edwards, William Griffiths, James Rees, Joseph Harries, D. Morgan, John Harries, John Jones and Thomas Davies. THE HOUSE. The Master (Mr W. Simon), reported the number of inmates in the House as follows :— 10th week 32 as against 36 for the corresponding period last year; 11th week 32 corresponding week 36. Vagrants for the two weeks numbered respectively 17 and 9 as against 5 and 7 being a total increase of 14. On the 6th inst., Sunday school was kept. Prayer meeting was held on the 9th. The Revs. Mr Jones and Mr Roberts attended the House and preached respectively on the 13th and 16th. On the latter date Mr William Griffiths visited the House and found same clean and in a satisfactory condition. Mr Gwynne Hughes also visited the House and bore a similar testimony to what Mr Griffiths did, adding especially that the garden was well kept and worth while inspecting. A GENEROUS ACT. Mr Herbert Peel, J. P,, Taliaris Park, wrote to the Board stating that subject to the Guardians' approval he would be happy to give a dinner to the inmates on New Year's Day. The Chair- man You are all willing l The Guardians appeared all greatly pleased with Mr Peel's kind offer and gave their consent. The Chairman remarked that the Clerk should write to Mr Peel to thank him for his great kindness and to say that while the Board consented they also appreciated the offer very much. Personally he was very glad as he was quite sure the inmates would also greatly appreciate it. That was agreed to. THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL. The Master informed the Board that a number of fresh New Testaments, &c., was much needed for the House, and the vicar (the Rev. Lewis Price), had suggested to his writing the above named Society who were in the habit of supplying books of scripture gratis to institutions of the kind. He (the Master) had therefore written a letter to such Society a copy of which was read. A reply was received and read which requested the Master to mark out in the catalogue of the books they had enclosed what he desired to have. The Board agreed with what the Master had done. THE TREASURER'S REPORT. This showed the amount of calls due as zCll94 6s 2d. Balance at the bank 241 10s. LETTER FROM LORD EMLYN. A letter was handed in at this stage, received from his lordship regretting he could not attend the meeting that day. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL. An order was received from the Clerk of the County Council for payment of the current instalment due for the county and technical rate amounting to 2378 10s lOd payable on the 9th January.—The Chairman-That is rather sharp. —The Clerk said it was payable to the county treasurer on the 16th January, so there was not much time from the former date, The amount was directed to be paid. TENDERS. Tenders for the ensuing quarter were next con- sidered. Two persons tendered for coal, viz., Mr David Lewis, Cwmisaf, at 15s 8d per ton, and Mr D. J. Jones, Cilwaunydd (the present contractor), at 15s 9d. Both quoted the best Caebryn. The former's tender was accepted. For butcher's meat there were aso two tenders. Mr William Lewis's (Canton) quotations were as follows. Beef (1st round), 8d per lb, mutton (legs and shoulders), 8td, pork, 6id, and Mr Morgan Thomas's (lihofji-naeii-street) were :— Beef (1st round), 8d mutton (legs and shoulders), 8d, pork, 6d. The latter's tender was accepted. There was only one tender for milk, viz, from Mr David Lewis, Cwmissaf, at 2d per pint for fresh milk, and 2d per quart for skim. The tender being as usual for 12 mouths, Mr W. Griffiths asked why not give it out for six months.—Mr James Rees observed that the Guardians could not expect anybody to provide for them in the winter months only.—Mr W. Griffiths replied that there was a difference of price in the summer and winter. The tender was accepted. Mr T. Evans's (Tea Cady) tender for flour (Spiller's Leather tie) and groceries was the only one received, and it was accepted- THE QUESTION OF ASSISTING NON-PAUPERS' CHILDREN. Mr J. L. Thomas called attention to a young lad in the locality who was suffering from an infirmity and suggested that the Board (although his father was not a pauper; should contribute towards putting him in an Institution.—Mr James Rees believed that the Board should assist.—The Chairman thought they were not justified in spending any money upon the matter. The boy's father was'an able-bodied man. He sympathised with him and would not mind giving him somethinz.-Col. Gwynne-Hughes—Pri- vately? The Chairman—Yes.—The Clerk said the Board would have power to expend towards putting the boy in an Institution if they obtained the consent of the Local Government Board. Probably there were (he added) some grounds for asking that Board's consent. Ultimately it was resolved to make representations to the Local Government Board on the matter. SANITARY BOARD. The Inspector's report was read. He pointed out that Mr Price, Bryncothi, had not as promised provided water at a certain farm in Llanfynydd parish. He had written to him to call his attention to the matter, and Mr Price replied that he had been unable to get a man to sink a pump and hoped to be able to do so by next spring. The Inspector also reported that a house occupied by John Jones, Pantsoar, was in a filthy state and unfit for human habitation. The Inspector was ordered to write to the owner of the premises and request him to turn the occupants out. CHRISTMAS SHOW. This show, which is in connection! with the Llandilo Agricultural Society, was held in the Market place, on Monday. The number of spectators was smaller than on previous occasions, but, as regards the show itself, the quality in most classes was superior, and the number of entries was greater. There was a good show of cattle and pigs, but the sheep did not come up to expectation. The dead and trussed poultry made a good show, but the exhibits were few. Splendid butter was shown. Samples of corn were few, and the green crops were numerically poor. There was a capital array of live poultry. The judges were :—Fat cattle, green crops, and corn, Mr Falconer, Gwempa, and Mr J L Thomas, Tanlan, Ferryside Live poultry, Mr S Thomas, Cockett, Swansea Dead poultry, butter and cheese, Mr C Finch, Carmarthen, Mr W N Jones, Tirydail, and Mr Treharne, Carmarthen. The secretary is Mr Griffith Williams, King's Head. The following is the list of the awards PRIZE LIST. FAT STOCK. Fat beast—1, Mr Davies, Typicca 2, Mr Falconer, Berllandy wyll; c, Mr Reece, Baileydyffryn House, and Mr Rees, Cilsane. Three fat Sheep—1, Mrs Bridget Thomas, Cwm- wern 2, Mr Reece, Baileydyffryn House. Fat Pig—1, Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern; 2, Mr Daniel Jones, Llwynyrin. POULTRY (DEAD AND TRUSSED). Fat Turkey—1, Mr Perkins, Penygoilan; 2, Mr Lewis, Alltygaer; c, Mr Thomas, Capel Tydist. Fat Geese—1 and 2, Miss E Roderick, Lletty- glyd. Fat Ducks-I and 2, Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern; c, Mr Evans, Blaenddynfich. Fat Fowls-I and 2, Mrs Thomas, Cwtnwern; h c, Mr Thomas, Capel Tydist; c, Mr Evans, Blaeuddynfich. LIVE POULTRY. Tarkey Cock and Hen—1, Mr Rees, Cilsane 2, Mr Davies, Broak Oak. Cock and Hen of the Houdan breed—1 and h c, Mr Davies, Ynyswen Factory; 2, Mr Rees, Cilsane. Cock and Hen of the Brahma Pootra breed—1, Mr W Lewis, 25, New Road, Llandilo 2, Mr David Lewis, plasterer, Llandilo. Cock and Hen of the Dorking breed—1, Mr H Overton Price, Talley House; 2, Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern. Cock and Hen of the Spanish breed-I, Mr Morgan Davies, 32, New Road, Llandilo. Cock and Hen of the Golden Hamburg breed- 1, Mr Davies, Ynyswen Factory; 2, Mr John Young Davies, Commerce House, Llandilo; v h c, Mr Arthur Davies, 34, New Road, Llandilo. Cock and Hen cf the Silver Hamburg breed—1, Mr Hugh Hopkins, Dirleton-terrace, Llandilo; 2, Mr Arthur Davies, 34, New Road. Cock and Hen of the Black Hamburg breed—1 and 2, Mr Hugh Hopkins, Dirleton-terraca; h c, Mr Davies, Ynyswen Factory, and Mr Williams, Love Lodge: Cock and Hen of the Game breed—2 and h c, Mr J Sevill, Tregib; h c (twice), Mr Davies, Broad Oak; h c, Mr Evan Davies, Gwastadau Mill. Cock and Hen of the Bantam Breed-I and h c, Mr Hugh Hopkins; 2 and v h c, Mr Arthur Davies. Cock and Hen of any other breed—1, Mr W Roberts, Maesglas; 2, Mr Hugh Hopkins'; v h c, Mr Davies, Broad Oak; h o, Mr John Lymaker, Tirdoppa Mr Griffiths, Cilcennen House; Mr D Griffiths, 2, Dirleton-terrace; and Mr B Richards, butcher. Gander and Goose-1, Mr Harries, Penybont 2 Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern; h c, Mr Davies, Broad Oak. Drake and Duck of the Aylesbury breed —1, Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern; 2, Mr W Roberts, Maes- glas. Drake and Duck Ðf the Rouen breed—2, Mr Davies, Bridge House; h c, Mr JEvans,Groesffordd, DAIRY PRODUCE. Cask or Tub of Salt Butter, of not less than 60lba -1. Mr Rees, Cilsane; 2, Mr J Morgans, Coed- mawr; he (twice), Mrs Griffiths, New Park. Basket of Fresh Butter, of not less than 61bs, 16ozs each-I, Mr Davies, Capel Dewi; 2 and v h c, Mrs Jones, Danrallt Farm. Cheese, not less than 56 lbs—1, Mr Davies (late Pentrecwn); 2, Mrs Thomas, Ppntredavis; h c, Miss Roderick, Llettyglyd. Skim Milk Cheese—1, Mr Thomas, Capel Tydist; 2, Miss Roderick, Llettyglyd. GREEN CROPS. Sample of 1 cwt. of Mangolds, taken from a piece of not less than one acre-I and 2, Mr Lewis, Alltygaer; c, Mr Perkins, Pen goiIan. Sample of swedes, taken from a piece of not less than one acre-I, Mr Roderick, Newfoundlands and c, Mr Lewis, Alltygaer c, Mr Jones, Llwyn- yrin, and Mr Evans, Blaenddynfich. Sample of 12 white or yellow Carrots—1 and c, Mr Lewis, Alltygaer; 2, Mrs Lloyd, Maesweibion c, Mrs Thomas, Pentredavis. Sample of wheat (white or red) not less than 1 bushel—1, Mr Evans, Blaenddynfich; 2, Mr Roderick, Liettyglyd; c (twice), Mrs Williams, Love Lodge. Sample of Barley, for malting purposes, not less than I bushel—1 and 2, Mr Jones, Cilyruchen Farm c, Mrs Williams, Love Lodge. Sample of White Oats, not less than 1 bushel— 1, Mr Evans, Blaenddynfich; 2, Mrs Thomas, Cwmwern.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. FURTHER local news will be found in another page. PLYGAIN.—The old Welsh custom, knonnas Plygain, will be held at St. John's Church, on Christmas morning, when a service will be held at six o'clock. THE 56TH ANNUAL MEETING of the Carmar- then Total Abstinence Society will be held on New Year's evening at Water-street Chapel Schoolroom, when the Rev Daniel Jones (B), Whitland, and others will deliver addresses. THE UNITED BOROUGHS. "A Unionist writes as follows Learning from your leader of last week that a Unionist, will in all probability, come out to fight onr battle, I hope every Unionist (like myself) who promised to vote for either of the two Separatist candidates when there was no talk of a Unionist will now consider themselves free from the same. I gave my promise conditionally. Any Unionist elector voting for either of the two Separatist candidates will, in my opinion, be unworthy of the name of Unionist, and I trust if there are any, they will be frank enough to pronounce themselves Separatists." THE ASYLUM. — A special meeting of the committee of visitors of the Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum was held at that institution on Thursday in last week, Dr. Griffiths, New Milford, in the chair. Viscount Emlyn was appointed chairman until the election of new county councillors in March next. The motion of Dr. Williams, "That ministers of all denomi- nations be permitted to visit the asylum, for relig- ious ministrations, at such times as the committee shall prescribe," was not proceeded with. The head male attendant's salary was increased 220 per year, viz., to £ 85 per annum. The next quarterly meeting will be held on the 21st prox. SCHOOL BOARD.—The nomination of candidates for election on the school board closed at four o'clock on Tuesday. Only seven gentlemen were named, so that, therefore, there will not be a contest. The constitution of the board remains as before four Nonconformists, and three Churchmen. The new board consists of Mr Edward George Baker, Picton Place, vice- principal of the Training College Mr T. W. Barker, Green Hall, solicitor; and Rev G. H. Roberts (new members); Mr T. E. Brigstocke, wine merchant Principal Evans, Professor D. E. Jones, and Mr Thomas Thomas, Myrtle Villa (old members). PARKYVELVET SCHOOL.-The annual entertain- ment of the above school was held on Wednesday evening, after the usual tea in the afternoon, at the English Congregational Chapel Schoolroom, when the chair was taken by the Rev D. J. Thomas. Mr Sydney Williams and Mr Ernest E. Isaac acted as accompanists, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The tea was kindly provided by the headmaster, Mr J. Ceridfryn Thomas, as was also a supper in the evening to some of his most intimate friends. A lengthy pro- gramme was most creditably rendered :—Piano- forte solo, Rising of the Lark," Mr E E Isaac recitation, Antony's Speech," Mr J B Thomas; duet, "Aliquid," Misses DThomas and M Evans; recitation, Mary and John," Miss D Thomas recitation, "Tea," Mr D Davies; song, "I'm afloat," Mr E Thomas; recitation, Marriace anticipated," Mr H Thomas recitation, Tit for Tat," Mr J Morgans song, The Fat Boy," Mr S Williams recitation, Parson and the Dumplings," Mr C P Hinds song, "Heart and Hand," Mr D J Davies recitation, "The Indian Hunter," Mr G Griffiths political song, Mr N Williams recitation, Tarnation Strange," Mr W H Thomas (jun.) comia song, Mr D Evans; recitation, Cockney," Mr J Samuel comic song, Mr J F Lloyd; sermon, "Quidlibst," Mr W H Thomas (sen) solo, "Tit for Tat," Miss M G Mitchell song, Hen Ffon fy Nain," D M Davies recitation, "Literary Squabble," Mr D J Lewis song, His funeral is to-morrow," Mr E P Hearder stump oration, The Talkiphone," Mr D Scurlock song, I have such an awful cold," Mr E J Rees recitation, Old Father William," MrD Hearder; duett, Dau Forwr," Messrs Watkins and D M Davies; reading, Quidnunc," Mr D J Evans duett (comic), Mr J F Lloyd and Miss M G Mitchell; comic dialogue, Messrs D Scurlock and R J Williams recitation, Excelsior," Mr E R Morgan song, A guid New Year to one an' a' Mr W B Jones; glee, Farewell to study and to books," Mr W H Thomas and choir recitation, Twins," Mr Collin Davies; finale, "God save the Queen." LLANYBYTHER. CHRISTMAS SHOW Last Monday the third annual Christmas show of live and trussed poultry was held in the Market Hall. Fortun- ately, the weather was very fine, and consequently a large number of people attended. The num- ber of entries greatly exceeded those of previous years. Great praise is due to the committee for the admirable manner in which the exhibition was conducted. Mr Edwards, of the Black Lion Hotel, through whose efforts, principally, these shows have been established, was fortunate enough in obtaining the services of Mr W. Cotterell, of Derry Ormond, as judge. There was a good demand for live and dead poultry. The farmers' wives and fowl rearers were most pleased with their day's marketing. Appended is the list of awards :-Poitltry, dead and trussed: —Best fat turkey, 1, Mr Davies, of Rhydybont; 2, Mr Bateman, Glantreiifach. -Beat pair of fat geese, 1 and 2, Mr Thomas, Rhiwson.—Best pair of fat ducks, 1 and 2, Mr Jones, Tytiiawr.-Live Po?,.Iti-y :-Best cock and hen (game).-l, Mr Thomas, Gwarffynon 2, Mr Edwards, Black Lion Hotel.—Best gander and goose,—1, Mr Edwards, Black Lion Hotel. N ANTG AREDIG. FIRE.—A fire occurred early on Wednesday morning in the stables of Mr E. H. Bath, J.P., Alltyferin, but fortunately the occupants of the mansion discovered it in time to rescue the valu- able horses lodged there. The stables, which were detached from the squire's residence, were completely gutted, as was also an adjoining laundry.
|HUNTING APPOINTMENTS."
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Monday, Dec. 29th, at Penycoed Upper Gate and on Friday, Jan. 1st, at the Guildhall- Square, Carmarthen each day at 10.30 a.m. THE Teifyside Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day, Dec. 28th, at Blaenporth and on Thurs- day, Dec. 31st, at Bronwydd each day at 11. MR. Pryce Rice's Foxhounds -will met (the first open day) at Velindre.
Family Notices
DEATHS. JONEs.-Deoember 23rd, at 15, King-street, Car- marthen, Elizabeth, relect of the late Mr D. Jones (of the firm of Messrs. D. Jones & Sons, painters, &c.), in her 78th year. Deeply re- gretted. NICHOLAS.—Dec. 20th, at Bournemouth, William Frederick Nicholas, youngest son of the late Thomas Nicholas, of Clearbrook, Llanarthney, aged 17 years. WILLIAMS —Dec. 18th, at 7, Guildhall-Square, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr J. W. Williams chemist and druggist.
THE CENSUS AND REPRESENTATION.
II the and give them a. member. What would be &tt ri^eous indignation if such a thing were 0leOQlPted in Kent or in Surrey ? Their origin is H provide for a group of the tjj r°West and most intolerant sectaries for representatives of those who hate England jg a hatred both racid and sectarian which a Yery little suspected and to which those who j Th e '° represent them are forced to bow down are the constituencies whose abolition. °'e8ome in every way, would be resisted to the <&°8t by a certain class of politicians, for the WhM £ 0o<^ reasons which had created them, and anc* reasonable claims of the great o growing constituencies I have mentioned, e pick of the wealth and intelligence of the g u^ry, are coolly ignored or mocked with some £ .°h assertion as that "living near the seat of Temment they have the less need of direct t^entation." Does this mean an invitation Trafalgar-square P It looks very like it. 8a We come Ireland, the case is much the He. The Parliamentary Boroughs of Kilkenney, r* (with two members), Limerick, Waterford, and Galway have an aggregate population of 214,293, having decreased 18,093, and boast &even members; while the great borough of e«ast, which far outnumbeis all the others fJ^binod, having risen from 221,600 to 273,046, *Qrns only four. There was no excuse in 1885, <|0 ugh the disproportion is much more SatiQg now, bat Belfast is not remarkable for attachment to Gladstonian principles Next I find that County Down with 208,886, a of 24,679, has four numbers. So has with 204,900, a decrease of 24,040, and ore striking still, Donegal with 185,211, a j Urease of 20,284, while Islington with 319,422, increase of 26,543 has precisely the same ^.Presentation. Hastings which had a popala- of 47,619, but which has since increased to ?y«878, was mulcted of one member in 1885—(were t?ere signs that they were beginning be untrue to the Brasseys ?) a but Kilkenny, Galway, and Newry, ^OJbering now together but 43,870, a decrease of .•169, retain the honour of three members between vre>Q. But there is worse than tbis, because b Itndsworth had 66,792, and has now 122,233, t she has still but one member, so that Uh nearly one-third of the representation she nearly three times the population. Again, I that while Portsmouth, having increased from ..2!J,989 to 149,255, has only two members; Cork, jth 96,891 a decrease of 7,605, has also two &>le Limerick and Waterford with a combined Population of 73,522 showing a decrease of 4,319 j 8 the same number. Oldham, which has risen 152,513 to 188,871, has two and Lewisham, «ich has increased from 67,500 to 88,643, has 1% one, and Kensington, with two, has a popti- hon of 166,321. Tou can go into these corn- prisons to any extent if you only care for them Ild choose to expend a few pence on the Census at the sale office in Old Parade-vard- e.g., you will find that Bristol has only four ltaeQlbers for 285,611 an increase of about 30,000, IfU S'x groups have six members for "•530, having only increased 3,800. j. having carried statistics far enough for the tnlts of one letter, I shall proceed in my last to a comparison between Ireland, Wales, and "e manufacturing districts. Yours, &c., C. G. COLLETON RENNIE.