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THE REPRESENTATION OF THE CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. MEETING OF THE LLANELLY LIBERAL THREE HUNDRED. A meeting of the Llanelly Liberal Three Hundred was held at the Liberal Club on Thurs- day night (17th inst.) to receive the reply of the Carmarthen electors to the resolution passed by the Llanelly Council on the 9th inst., asking them to take a poll on or before the 15th inst. There was a very large attendance of members, Dr. J. A. Jones presiding. The meeting was opened by the reading of the following letter received from the hon. sec. of the Carmarthen Executive. Carmarthen, Dec. 12th, 1891. GENTLEMEN,—1 am requested to forward you the appended resolution, which was passed by the Exeoutive Committee at a meeting held last night.—Yours truly. Ð. P. MORGAN, Assistant Hon. Sec. COpy OF RESOLUTION. "Resolved,—That inasmuch as Major Jones is not willing to abide by the terms of the resolution passed at the last meeting, and apparently ignores the existence of the Executive appointed by the Liberal electors of Carmarthen to make Arrange- ments for the final selection of a candidate, we are reluctantly compelled to come to the conclusion that there is no common ground for agreement between Major Jones and ourselves, and that until Major Jones pledges himself to abide by the terms of the aforementioned resolution, as Mr Lewis Morris has already done, we shall have no alternative but to regard the latter as the only Liberal candidate before as. The Chairman invited discussion on the com- munication, and said that the object of the meeting was to discuss the resolution and, if thought advisable, to select a candidate. Mr R. Stuart asked whether the Carmarthen Liberals had given any reason why they con- sidered Major Jones's letter unsatisfactory ? Mr D. R. Williams, the secretary, replied that they had not. Mr D. C. Parry understood that the reason of the Carmarthen electors not going to the poll was because Major Jones had not given his consent that he would abide by the decision of the poll in Carmarthen, unless the scrutineeringof the list of voters should be under the personal supervision of Mr Thomas Davies, solicitor, and he alone. The Carmarthen Executive demanded that they should scutinise the list in the same way as they had done at Llanelly, and not that it should be left in the hands of one man. The Secretary repudiated the statement made by Mr Parry, and said that nothing of the kind had been said by the Carmarthen people to him as secretary. Mr Parry—Is not that the reason t The Secretary — I know nothing about the reason but they have not communicated with me (hear, hear). Mr Tom Hughes observed that any information supplied by Mr Parry to the meeting should be correct (hear, hear). Major Jones had not said anything whatever in his letter as imputed by Mr Parry. But he only suggested that Mr Thomas Davies should scrutinise the list as one of his supporters. The Major certainly did not object to anybody representing the other side (hear, hear). The Chairman believed that what Major Jones wanted was that"he should have an equal number representing him on the scrutinising committee as Mr Lewis Morris would have (hear, hear). Mr R. Stuart said that Major Jones's letter to the Carmarthen Liberals appeared to him to be a very reasonable one (cheers). He imposed no conditions whatever, but he only made a sug- gestion which was refused by the Carmarthen electors. That, however, could not have debarred them from taking a poll. It was not just to either candidate or to the Liberal cause to make these trifling subterfuges or pretexts in the interests of one man. The nnit-y of the party was of far more importance to them than either of the two candidates (cheers). It had been proved to him that Mr Morris had been advised by people who were not perfectly" square," and the only thing for the Llanelly Liberal Associ- ation to do was to go in strong and en bloc for Major Jones (applause). Mr W. Jones proposed that they should con- demn the Carmarthen people for not taking a poll (hear, hear). Mr Evan Evans would be very sorry to think that they had exhausted all the resources of civilization in this matter, and he should like to see one more attempt being made towards con- ciliation (hear, hear). They should not play into the hands of their opponents, and if there was any mode by which they could come together once again and be an united party he asked them to make the effort. It had occurred to him that they might appoint four gentlemen, together with the two secretaries, to wait upon the Car- marthen committee with the object of discussing the matter with them. When they went down to Carmarthen before, and the Liberals from the aister borough visited Llanelly, all differences were brushed away, and it was quite possible it might be the case again (slight dissent). That, of course, was a matter of opinion. Still they could not say no until they had tried it. Llanelly would lose nothing. They had a giant's strength, and he asked them to use it in the best way (hear, bear). By conferring together the differences might be brushed off, but if it were found impossible for both parties to meet, then the Llanellyites would know the worst, and they would be prepared to fight without making another conciliatory attempt. He had been told that Mr Thomas Davies had been over the list of voters at Carmarthen, the number of which could only be compared with Ward No. 2 at Llanelly, and had marked the whole and it was quite possible, if they had the conference, that one or two gentlemen would be appointed to go over it with Mr Davies. The speaker then proceeded to dwell upon the origin of the differences between the respective boroughs, and said that they started with the unfortunate letter written by Mr Morris after he was nominated at Llanelly. He did not think anybody but Mr Morris could survive such a letter (laughter). They found that there, were over 500 men in Llanelly who knew Mr Morris, and still believed he would do good if he became their representative. That was the best answer which could be given to the letter. Sometimes they saw a curious letter from Mr Ruskin, from Professor Tyndall, or Sir Arthur Stepney — (loud laughter) — and he supposed Mr Morris was qualifying himself for being among the Immortals as well (renewed laughter). The speaker then referred to the address issued by Mr Morris, and to the alleged compact of 1886,. and to the haste in arranging the meetings of the candidates, all of which had been the means of adding to the division amongst themselves. If they could begin the contest in harmony, why could they not become harmonious again 1 Their opponents were watch- ing every action, and if they only saw that they were going wider apart it would induce them to bring a candidate out, but if they saw them being drawn together once again they would not only prevent the Tories bringing out a candidate but would also prevent them having a contested election. By adopting this course Llanelly would appear before the world as having, although the stronger party, made every effort to bring the matter to a successful issue (hear, hear). The speaker then moved the following resolution :— That six members of this Council be appointed to meet six Liberals of Carmarthen to endeavour to arrange for a poll being taken at Carmarthen, and to make a farther effort to secure the selection of one candidate and the unity of the party. Mr Henry Thomas, Station-road, seconded the resolution. Mr Riehard D. Guest regretted to differ from his friend, the mover of the resolution, and believed that peace could only be obtained on one condition, viz., that one of the candidates retire. Mr Evans was a man for peace at any price. He (the speaker) was not. He believed that Llanelly had conducted the whole of the business in connection with this matter in a very dignified manner, while the meetings and the speeches had been a pattern to Carmarthen. (hear, hear). He believed this appeal was one too offtny, as they had appealed to Carmarthen on two or three occasions to join them in adopting a good Radical candidate (hear, hear). Mr Henry Wilkins (treasurer to the Liberal II Association) also opposed the resolution, and regretted that the votes had been counted on j the day of the poll at Llanelly (hear, hear). They had, he contended, been plain and straighforward, and was it fair that the large majority at Llanelly should give way to the minority ? (No, no). If they did anything at all, he believed they should go in for a second poll at Llanelly, as, if the last poll had been kept open an hour longer, Major Jones's majority would have been much greater (cheers). If Carmarthen had anything to ask they should come to Llanelly, and then they would be quite prepared to discuss the matter (hear, hear). At the request of the Chairman, the Secretary read the resolution, which was passed at the last council meeting, stating that if Carmarthen would not take a poll, Major Jones would be I adopted as the candidate. Mr W. B. Jones asked if they could accept Mr Evans' resolution, before rescinding the resolu- ion passed at the last meeting (No, no). Mr Evan Evans replied that he had hoped they had not got long memories—(laughter)— and said that he knew he was somewhat out of order in proposing the resolution. Rev. Thomas Johns warmly supported the resolution, which, he thought, should be adopted for the sake of the party. The rev. gentleman thought they would lose nothing by bending a little Indeed, they should not stand on their dignity, an attitude which frequently created great mischief, but "stoop to conquer" (hear, hear.) If they did so Carmarthen people would believe and respect them, and he believed that they would win their point, viz., that only one Liberal candidate would go to the poll. It was said that their opponents had a" dark horse" ready. He (the rev. gentleman) had met him before in a political battle, and had helped to defeat him (hear, hear). He should be only too glad to again meet him, and, if they were united, they would defeat the Conservative and Unionist, however strong they might be (applause). The Chairman, referring to the resolution passed at the last meeting, explained that it did not declare when they would adopt Major Jones as candidate, but distinctly said that if a poll was not taken at Carmarthen before the 15th, then it would be their duty to declare their candi- date. He would be very sorry to rule the decision out of order, but at the same time he should like to see unanimity in everything they did (cheers). At the suggestion of Mr Evans, the Chairman then put it to the meeting whether the discussion should proceed upon the resolution moved, and it was decided upon a bare majority to do so. Mr Tom Hughes then rose and said that he could quite understand the desire of the speakers to do all they could to conciliate the Liberals of the two boroughs, but they had not one referred to the 1,115 votes which had been recorded for Major Jones at Llanelly, and he thought that large number deserved some consideration at their hands. Whilst inclined tD agree with the resolu- tion to make one more effort to settle the matter, he thought they should have some details as to the mode of procedure intended. How were they to go to Carmarthen 1 In what capacity and in what form ? They knew that the Carmarthen Liberals themselves were not agreed as to how they should scrutinise the list. Whilst one section said that there were on the register 1,100 Liberals, another equally as reliable maintained that there were only half that number. He, however, was in favour of once again trying to conciliate Carmarthen, in order to attain the great object in view, viz., the unity of the party. Mr Henry Wilkins said that rather than sub- mit to the resolution, he thought it would be only fair that if the Carmarthen people came to Llanelly, and that they should also stoop a little instead of Llanelly doing all (cheers). Mr David James (Old Castle) suggested that thoy should first of all ask the Carmarthen e'ector3 whether they would like to have a conference 1 If so, they should send half a dozen representative Liberals to confer with the Llanelly Executive. He believed the bulk of the Carmarthen people had been grossly misled, and because that was so he should like to have an opportunity to show that there was no ground whatever for that (applause). Mr D. Rees Edmunds believed that if they adopted the resolution Llanelly would become the laughingstock of other constituencies (cheers). Mr Jeremiah Williams said that he was inclined to support the resolution strictly on one condition, viz., that they should first of all adopt Major Jones as their candidate—(loud eheers)—as he did not think they could meet Carmarthen on common ground unless they had their candidate as well as Carmarthen. The Chairman then asked Mr Evans whether he would fall in with Mr Williams's proposition 1 Mr Evans replied that he thought the Liberals of Llanelly had already practically adopted Major Jones, but added that he should prefer his resolution being adopted first.—The Rev T. Johns interposed with the remark that although .Llanelly had already decided the question, still he begged of Mr Williams not to press his resolution. Mr R. Guest then moved, amid loud and pro- longed cheering, that Major Evan Rowland Jones be adopted as the candidate for the con- stituency, adding, amid renewed cheering, that he did so with Mr Evan Evans's consent. Mr David Davies (John-street) seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr James Edwards (Pemberton-street), Mr John Davies (Columbia-row), and Mr Henry Wilkins. The Chairman put the resolution to the meet- ing, and it was carried amid the wildest excite- ment, the Chairman declaring that only five hands were raised against it. Mr Evan Evans explained that he did not want it to go furth that they merely came there to carry a resolution in favour of Major Jones, hut to have the question thoroughly discussed. Now that they had adopted the Major he did not see any necessity for his own resolution. With the permission of his seconder he was prepared to withdraw his resolution. Mr Henry Thomas, the seconder, said he would have preferred if the resolution had been passed, but he would withdraw, and said that Carmarthen Liberals would now have to come to them. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. VIEWS OF THE LIBERAL LEADERS. The editor of the South Wales Press, the Llanelly Liberal organ, has received the follow- ing letters from the Liberal leaders in reference to the present controversy in the Carmarthen Boroughs as to the rival claims of Mr Lewis Morris and Major Jones:— FROM MR. GLADSTONE. Court Hey, Liverpool. "Dear Sir, — The painful subject of the Liberal position in Llanelly will, 1 assure you, have my prompt attention but I consider it best to await an opportunity of conference with friends who have matters of this kind in their immediate charge.—Yours very faithfully, "W. E. GLADSTONE." FROM THE EARL OF ROSEBERY. Mentmore, Leighton Buzzard. Dear Sir, — 1 am honoured by your letter which I received on my arrival here last night. I am not at present taking any part in public affairs, nor do I think that if I did so my opinion on the position of affairs in the Carmarthen Boroughs would have much weight. But I can- not doubt that the constituency will find a way by means of arbitration or otherwise, to secure the retirement of one of the two Liberals who are anxious to represent you in Parliament. It would be a discredit to the hard-headedness of Welsh Liberals if there were any other result to the present position of affairs. — I am, yours respectfully, ROSEBERY. FROM SIR GEORGE TREVELYAN, BART., M P. Wellington, Cambo, Northumberland. Dear Sir, — I have been reading everything I could find about the Carmarthen Boroughs, and recognise the difficulties of the situation. But I am sure that, where the people are Liberal, those difficulties will result in the election of a good Liberal member. And never was a good Liberal more valuable than he will be during the next few years.—I remain, truly yours, G. O. TREVELYAN," j FROM MR HENRY LABOUCHERE, M.P. "5, Old Palace Yard, S.E. "Dear Sir, It is very difficult for an outsider' to give an opinion which is of the slightest value. It looks to me as though it might be well not to press for your member's resignation. He probably means to keep away from England, and you do not seem to be pre- pared. In the meantime, I see no other way, when two kings want to smell the rose, than to refer the matter to arbitration. Yours respect- fully, H. LABOUCHERE." MEETING OF THE CARMARTHEN LIBERAL COMMITTEE. A meeting of tiie Carmarthen Liber; Executive Committee was held in the Assembly- room in that town on Saturday night. Mr Lewis Daniel was voted to the chair, and there were 16 other members present. The Secretary (Mr D. P. Morgan) read the following letter from Major Jones, which, he said, was the only communication he had to lay before the meeting "Dock-chambers, Cardiff, Dec. 14, 1891. Mr D. P. Morgan, Hon. Sec., 36, Blue-street, Carmarthen. Dear Sir,— I am in receipt of your note of the 12th inst. transmitting a resolution passed by your committee on the previous night. You do not ask for a reply, but, perhaps, I may be allowed to say a word in respect of the resolution. I very respectfully submit that it is not quite accurate to say that I have ignored the existence of your committee. I have, on the contrary, answered all communications emanating therefrom with every possible promptitude, and in the language and spirit of courtesy and respect. My desire, as stated in my letter of the 2nd inst. to have an opportunity of testing the relative strength of the candidates at Carmarthen amongst genuine Gladstonian Liberals, to the exclusion, under proper safeguards, of Tories and Unionists,' re- mains unchanged. But, clearly, I have no right to interfere. When a candidate has been selected, he may of right expect to be consulted regarding the organisation of the canvass and the conduct of the contest. But an aspirant for the nomination of his party enjoys no such right. And it cannot in fairness be contended that I have intruded upon the constituency on the one hand, or that I have obtruded advice or sug- gestions upon the party organisations or leaders on the other. Moreover, it were well to re- member that, as a first essential condition of candidature, the aspirants were required to pledge themselves in writing to a certain course of action. I have endeavoured to keep faith nor has it ever been my practice to treat pledges solemnly made after the manner of the piecrust in the proverb. -Yours faithfully, EVAN R. JONES." The Chairman said it seemed to him that, as they had been appointed by a public meeting of electors to arrange for a poll, and having been un- able to get Major Jones to bind himself to the result of a poll at Carmarthen and at LI-Anelly, it was their duty to report to the public meeting and ask for further instructions. Mr D. Rixon Morgan agreed with the chair- man and was prepared to move that the mayor be requested to call a public meeting of Gladstonian Liberals next week. They had tried to meet their friends at Llanelly in a conciliatory manner and Major Jones, but had failed so far. He should be glad to take a poll, for it would show the strength of the Liberal party in Car- marthen but it was useless taking a poll unless Major Jones would abide by its result. The present position of Llanelly was-" Heads I win, tails you lose." They (Carmarthen) had every- thing to lose and nothing to gain by having a poll, but it would be better to let a public meeting decida what should be done. He moved- "That a public meeting of Gladstonian Liberals be held in the Guildhall on Wednesday (23rd inst.) at 7.30 p. tn." Mr Powell, weaver, seconded, and said he be- lieved that 19 out of 20 of those who would at- tend the public meeting would be in favour of going to a poll. He also believed that from 850 to 900 Liberals could be induced to record their votes. If the working men were impressed with the necessity of turning up he was sure they took enough interest in Mr Lewis Morris's candidature to go to the trouble of showing it. He (the speaker) thought both candidates were bound by their honour to abide by the result of the contest, as agreed first of all. He did not think it was their duty to consult either of their friends at Llanelly or Major Jones after the poll had been taken in that town. Mr Thomas Davies, the chief supporter of Major Jones, had stated that it was expected that they could get about 300 supporters in Carmarthen for Major Jones. He (the speaker) thought in that they would be deceived, for he did not think they could find 100. Their Llanelly friends were trying to frighten the Carmarthen Liberals, but he be- lieved they could secure a sufficient majority of Liberals in Carmarthen in favour of Mr Lewis Morris to swamp the majority which Major Jones obtained at Llanelly. At last Thursday night's meeting at Llanelly Mr Jeremiah Williams said Major Jones would be the; candidate. Anyone with common sense could have known what the opinion of the Llanelly Three Hundred was at the previous meeting. But they could excuse Mr Jeremiah Williams; his, memory had been very had lately. Mr G. T. Norton thought the meeting should be one of Liberal electors, not of Gladstonian Liberals. He presumed, if the public meeting decided for a poll, that the register would be re-! vised by that executive committee, or by some-' body else. They could not allow anybody toi vote, but must cross out those who pronounced themselves Tories and Unionists. If they: decided to take a poll, it would give them a better case in the event of arbitration in the future. The Chairman did not think they should go into the mode of taking the poll. That was for the public meeting to decide, and he believed the meeting would decide that a scrutiny should tako place (hear, hear). The motion was agreed to unanimously, and the proceedings terminated with thanks to the chairman. [An account of Wednesday's meeting will be found in another column].
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LLANDOVERY.
LLANDOVERY. FOOTBALL. —Llandovery School v. Christ College (Brecon).—This annual match which is considered the Varsity match of Wales was played at; Llandovery on Saturday, the 12th inst, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The ground was in a very sloppy condition, conse- quently the game was all a forward one, and not so interesting from a spectators' point of view. A great amount of interest was taken in the contest as the Breconians proved victorious last year. The spin of the coin favouring Williams the home captain, he elected to play up the gradient, and with the wind behind him. At three o'clock, T. P. Thomas, the Brecon skipper, applied his toe to the "cow-hide" setting the ball rolling from the Llanfair end of the field, A. B. Jones returning into touch in the Brecon 25. From the line out, one of the school forwards chucked to a three-quarter, but he was nailed ere he could get off. A couple of scrimmages were formed in front of the Breconians' goal, and W. G. Williams getting possession dived through and scored behind the posts. R. R. Davies placed the ball for Hughes, but apparently, owing to excitement, let the ball roll over, the place thus failing—the first try was scored within two minutes of the start. Phillips dropped out, and before the game was much older, R. R. Davies picking up, dodged his opponents and romped over with a try, Hughes again failing at goal. Phillips again dropped out and Brecon now played up better for a while. A scrum formed on the Llandovery side of the half way flag, but a good dribble headed by W. G. Williams, Melville Rees, ahd Guwer, transferred the game to the Brecon goal line, where Williams picked up and notched the third try. The place kick was entrusted to L. E. H. Griffith, but though he made a good attempt, the ball went a little wide of the post. Nothing further except a few minors was scored up to half tirLe, Llandovery being three tries to the good. Lemons over, W G. Williams set the ball in motion, and play settled down in Brecon territory. R. P. Thomas, one of the college half-backs, here getting possession passed out to Harris who made tracks for the home territory, but he was 'grassed' by A, B. Jones. However, the ball was not held, and the Brecon forwards rushing up dribbled the ball into the school 25, the only time during the whole gime, but it was not destined to remain there long as the school forwards rushed the oval right back to the Brecon goal line, Gower, Jenkin, and H. M. Rees being prominent. The scoring, however, was not yet over, for A. M Jenkin scored two tries in rapid succession, both of which remained unconverted; nor was this all, for D. A. Williams getting off from the touch line, passed all the Brecon backs, and on the line transferred to Mundy, who notched another try, this also being unconverted. The next point was again scored by Jenkin, who after a good dribble fell over the line, Hughes again failed to gain the major point. Nothing further was scored, time being soon afterwards called, leaving the home team easy winners by 7"tries, 5 minors, to nil. The greasy and heavy state of the ball, to a great measure, accounts for the tries not being con verted, as the shots were a!l good. Llandovery were vastly superior to Brecon at all points, especially forward, the home 'ups' being much cleverer with their feet, and their wheeling was something to be remembered. A. B.Jones, the home full-back, played a good game, but not as well perhaps as we have seen him. Of the three- quarters, C. R. Thomas put in some useful runs, and had hard lines in not scoring, but the ball was too greasy to admit of much back play. Chiles also kicked well, and saved some uly rushes. The two halves played very well together, passing well, and stopping rushes. The forwards all played a grand game, and were in the pink of condition, but W. G. Williams, Jenkin, H. M. Rees and Gower struck me as being partic ularly clever with their feet. Fur Brecon, R. P. Thomas at half-back played a splendid game, saving time after time what would have been certain tries. Harris at three-quarter also p]ayed a good defensive game, while Thomas, Phillips, and Johns, were the best of a poor pack of forwards. Had the ground been in a drier condition, the home team would, un- doubtedly, have piled up heavier score. The following represented the two schools :— Llandovery A. B. Jones (back); C. R. Thomas, Chiles, Forhes (three-quarter-back); D. A. Williams and R. R. Davies (half-backs) W. G. Williams (captain), A. M. Jenkin, L. E. H. Griffith, Gnwer, F. A. Thomas, H. M. Rees, D. L. Rees, J. E. Hughes, and Mundy (forwards). -Breoon: T. J. Thomas (back), H. T. Evans, Harris, and Pierce (three-quarter-back), R. P. Thomas and W. Williams (half-backs); T. P. Thomas (captain), Phillips, Walters, Johns, D. L. Davies, Ritchie, Llewellyn, Williams, and A. N Other (forwards). Touch umpires, Messrs Frank Chapman, and Allen; referee, Mr E. A. Roberts, Llandilo. "IOLANTHE" AT THE SCHOOL.—On Thursday evening, by special permission of Mr R. D'Oyly Carte. Iolanthe was performed in the School-hall, Llandovery, before a very large audience, the room being crowded in every part. Six of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas have now been produced at Llandovery, and the performance of Iolanthe proved, perhaps, a greater success than any of its predecessors. The music was carefully prepared by Mr Winter, and the singing of the boys, both in solo and chorus, did him credit in every way. The scenery was entirely painted by Mr Berryman (another of the masters), and showed great skill and taste whilst the fairies'dresses, which were also made at home for the occasion under the superintendence of Miss Evans, were beautifully done. The dresses for the peers, which were gorgeous in the extreme, were hired from Messrs Nathan, of London. The piece, therefore, was splendidly put on, and the whole effect, both of scenery and dresses, was very tasteful and pretty. In the first act, the scene represented a river and woodland view, with the fairies in the foreground, tripping around their fairy ring, which the light and active boys did to perfection. The fairy queen was played by C, R. Brigst,ocke, whose acting was excellent, whibt J. W. Hansard made a very pretty Iolanthe. The parts of Celia and Leila were taken by D. J. Morgm (who was so excellent last year as Little Buttercup), and J. P. Griffiths, and they made the most of their small parts. The honours for acting were taken by D. L. Rees, who was really excellently funny as Strephon, and Mr Berryman, who acted up to his usually high average as the susceptible Lord Chancellor, and whose make-up was perfect. The very difficult part of Phyllis was undertaken by a ten-year-old (Mr H. Wade), whose singing and acting were really wonderful for so young a performer, and who gained a well deserved encore for his solo" None shall part us." The entrance of the Peers made a great hit, the swagger and lordly bearing being capitally pourtrayed by the whole chorus. The two principal lords, Tolloller and Mountararat, tenor and baritone, were in excellent voice, and did their parts capitally, the last named, whose first appearance it was, making a decided sensation. He has a full, rich tone, and will, with training, make a really good singer. These parts were taken by Messrs Chapman and G. T. Lewis respectively. In the second act the scene was laid before the Houses of Parliament, before which Private Willis (D. E. Roberts) was majestically patrolling. His song, When all night long," was enthusiastically encored, as also was that of Mountararat, When Britain really ruled the waves," which won the loudest applause throughout the evening, and was twice recalled. Mr Berryman also won a well-deserved encore for his admiiable rendering of the nightmare song, and the trio, Nothing venture, nothing win," fairly brought down the house. On the whole the opera was a distinct success, and was fully enjoyed by the large and enthusiastic audience. BURRY PORT. FANCY FAIR.—A fancie fayre" was held at the Copper Works Schoolroom, Burry Port, on Friday, in aid of a fund with which to build a parish-hall, to cost £ 2,000, of which £ 300 has already been provided. The function was opened by Mr W. J. Buckley, J.P., of Llanelly. Among the ladies present were Mrs David Williams, Mrs Tom Griffiths, Mrs Seymour, Miss Thomas, Miss Williams, the Misses Swire, Miss Snook, Mrs Griffiths (Llanelly), Miss Thomas, Miss Ethel Thomas, Miss Emily Price, Miss Lena Thomas and Mrs Eynun. LINUM CATHARTICUM PIIM, agreeably aperisnt, 9id, Is lid., 2s 9d. Of all Chemists. LLARTH. SCHOOL BOARD.—A special meeting of this board was held on Friday last, the 18th inst.— present, Messrs Morgan Evans, J.P. (chairman); H. T Evans, J.P. D. H..Jones, Evan Evans, J. W. Davies, D. Evans, J. Thomas, Jumes Evans, D Jones, and Captain Lloyd. After the minutes of the last meeting had been read, the Chairman said the terms of the advertisement fur a master for Llanarth school did not quite agree with the minutes, and that neither of them stated that the applicants should possess a knowledge of Welsh.-The Clerk replied that the advertise- ment and the minutes signified the same thing, although the wording differed slightly. He con- fessed that he had omitted to state that Welsh was a necessary qualification.—The Chairman Yes and the consequence is that we have before us this large bundle of applications, most of which came from Englishmen.—Mr Tobit Evans said he was not quite sure that the fact they required a Welshman was mentioned at the last meeting.—The Chairman: Oh, yes it was, and you were the person that proposed it, Mr Evans. 1 heard you quite distinctly. Several other mem- bers concurred.—Mr Tobit Erans Well, perhaps so but, at any rate, I am not quite sure. If I did mention it," the clerk is not infallible more than some of the members of this Board. In the hurry of the moment, it was a very easy matter for him to omit making a note of it. But there is no harm done.—The Chairman We have this large bundle, containing 36 applications before us, and the question is, are we going to read them all ?—Capt Lloyd suggested that inas- much as the applicants had taken the trouble to write them, and get testimonials, it was only fair that the whole be read.—Mr Tobit Evans proposed that all the applications only be red, and then the board could select a few of the best and examine their testimonials.—This was secon- ded by Mr D: Evans, and carried.—The Chair- man then commenced to read the applications, and after he had gone through some half-a-dozen, Mr Tobit Evans complained that the reading was very slow. — Mr James Evans What is the use of reading them at all, unless they are read slowly ? We cannot understand them if they are hurried over. — Several of the members thought it was quite unnecessary to read those from Englishmen. The board must employ a Welshman, and why did not the clerk state that in the advertisement, so as to save all this trouble.—Mr Tobit Evans ,(warmly) This continued bickering at the clerk's omission is unnecessary. It was really my fault, and not his, that the advertisement was not properly drafted, so as to include a statement that Welsh was an indispensable qualification. I ought to have handed him the resolution in writing when pro- posing it, so as to avoid all discussion as o what was proposed, and what ought to have been pro- posed. A resolution has just been passed that all the applications be read. Let the Chairman go on with the reading.—The Chairman pro- ceeded to read, and after he had gone through the 11th, Mr Tobit Evans suggested that he should hand the others over to the clerk, who, inasmuch as he had seen and read them before, could perhaps decipher the writing better,—The Clerk read three more, and Mr James Evans remarked that it appeared some of the applications had been received subsequent to the time stated in the advertise- ment.—Mr Tohit Evans: Oh that is a mere technical point, it makes no difference if one or two* of them reached the clerk this morning instead of yesterday.—The Chairman Technical Why, Mr Tobit Evans has been living on technicalities for weeks, and he should not oppose anyone raising a technical objection.—Mr Tobit Evans again complained that the reading was very slow, and asked the clerk whether he could not go on a little faster.—The Chairman (very warmly): It is quite evident Mr Tobit Evans wants to read them himself. I propose that he be asked to do so.—Mr Tobit Evans: There is no occasion for that remark, I do not want to read them, but in order to comply with the resolution just passed, I wanted to get them formally read, and that as quickly as possible. Anybody could fly over them in a short time if he tried, and as it is perfectly evident from the re narks made by several members that we must have a Welshman, I don't see the use of wasting so much time over these applications from Englishmen. Let them be read a little faster.— The Chairman: Wasting time I should like to know who has wasted more of the time of this board than Mr Tobit Evans.—Mr Tobit Evans: You and the clerk have wasted much more time than is necessary over these applications. Both of you read so very slowly. — Mr James Evans: Thsy must be rational (pwyllog) or they might as well not read theru at all.—Mr Tobit Evans But they are so very slow,—The Chairman And what is pwyllog but slow?—Mr Tobit Evans: You are not only slow, but you repeat some words and phrases in the same application two or three times.—The Chairman then commenced a mist violent speech in which he declared that the board seemed to be guided by one spirit—the reports of their proceedings which were circulated about the country were the reflections of one man. He went on to say that he had been a member for over twenty years, and had never wi'nessed such a thing before. When the late Mr John Lewis, of Tyddyndu, Mr Davies, of Llwynyrheol, Mr Parry, of Ffynonlefrith, Mr Jones, the Cottage, and other gentlemen he could name were members of their board, this sort of conduct did not mar their proceedings. Every- thing then went on peaceably and harmoniously. — Mr Tobit Evans I must call you to order, sir We have not come here to listen to an oration from you on the excellencies of former members of this board. The question before the board is the appointment of a master for this school, and we have passed a resolution to read these applications for the office. Will you, therefore, please no on with the reading ?—The Chairman, taking up his hat, said There they are for you. You can do what you like with them. I shall not waste more time here. I have other business to attend to.— One or two members appealed to the chairman to remain, but he walked out without saying more than he had other business to transact.—Mr J. C. Jones, postmaster, Llanarth, who was in the room, craved permission to say a few words. He said the Llanarth people were exceedingly anxious to see a good master appointed, and he went on to blame the people of Talgarr.g, whom he described.as the unkind people of Talgarreg' for interfering whereupon, Mr Tobit Evans said the Talgarreg people sinn»ly followed the example set to them by the Llanarth people of sending a deputation to the Board to express their views on the question. Mr Tobit Evans then proposed, that in order to proceed with the business, Mr Evan Evans should take the chair. —This was seconded by Captain Lloyd, and carried. — Mr J. W. Davies suggested that they should adjourn the meeting, and Captain Lloyd suggested that a committee be appointed to ex- amine the applications, and select a few of the best.—Mr Tobit Evans said they must first rescind the resolution passed to read all the ap- plications.—Mr James Evam proposed that this be done.—Mr J. W. Davies, seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. — Mr Tobit Evans suggested to the Chairman and Clerk that in order to avoid any discussion in future as to the exact wording of any resolution proposed, they should ask every mover to hand to the chair a written copy. — The Chairman said that would be a very proper thing to do. — Mr Tobit Evans then proposed the following resolution "That a committee of five members of the Board be ap- pointed to select half a dozen names from those who applied for the mastership of Llanarth School, who, in the opinion of the said committee, seemed best qualified to fulfil the duties of the office; and bring their report before a special meeting of the Board to be held on Saturday, the 26th inst., at 2 p.m for making the appoint- ment." He further proposed that the committee should meet 11 am., on the said day, and consist of the following members Messrs Morgan Evans, Evan Evans, J. W. Davies, D. Evans and Captain Lloyd. — "*• Thomas seconded, and the motions were carried un- animously.—The Clerk reported that no appli, cations for the post of assistant for Lilwyndafydd school had reached him, and the Board separated. WHITLAND. DEATH OF DR. PHILLIPS.—With regret we have to announce the death of Dr. Phillips, Tygwyn-ar-daf, which took place at. four o'clock on Sunday morning at his residence. The funeral took place on Thursday last at two o'clock. CWMAMMAN (CARM.) 'II!' APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW VICAR.-The portant benefice of Cwmamman having become vacant, we are ylad to announce th^t1 Rev. B. A. Davies, of LI anyenneeh, has appointed to the same as successor to the Griffiths. Comparing the work done by Davies at Llangennech, with that required in populous district of his new charge, the ment seems a singularly appropriate, and hapW one. The Rev. E. A. Davies has always thoroughly in touch with the working clasSi and has won the esteem and affection of all among whom he has laboured. He was ordain6 as a Theological student about 21 years ago» "I the late Bishop Thirl wall, to the Morriston, near Swansea, where he successfully for 5 years. On his appointment* the living of Llangennech, he was presented W the inhabitants of Morriston, with a testimonial, amounting to £ 100. During sojourn at Llangennech for 16 years, he has eminently popular and successful. His care *° t he welfare of the poorer classes will long be reiuf bered. During the distress which prevail^ owing to the long stoppage of the Tinplate in the locality some years ago, he won the opinion of all by hia exertions in providing necessaries of life for the labouring population- the hundreds of pounds which came to his haD from the generous public, and the impartial a in which he distributed regular weekly relief,'0 months by the help of a committee of wjrki^ men, are still fresh in the memory of h'5 parishioners. He served as guardian of the p00' for many years, to which office he was thrice & turned by contested elections at the head of poll. The Church at Llangennech was restor^ by him at an expense of over £ 400. The Nation5; Schools were also repeatedly extended to vtfg the requirements of a growing population. J*e leaves the Church cause in a most flourisblP condition at Llangennech with hearty and overflowing congregations. The good of Cwmamman are fortunate in securing such & excellent successor to their late beloved pastof and we have no doubt, if Mr Davies is spared he will be equally as active and successful in lØ new and more important sphere as he has been i" the past. e PRINTING.—THE JOURNAL Co. (Limited) are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to then! III the best style." Offices-3, Guildhall-square, then. SAINT CLEARS. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—On Tuesday evening, lbib inst, an address on temperance was given at tbe above place by Mr D. Watkins, solicito'' Carmarthen. The chair was occupied by Mr V. J. Powell, Clare Brook. The address was the best we have had this long time, and it was the means of inducing six persons to take the pledge. The room was not so crowded as 011 previous occasions, owing to the heavy rain that prevailed throughout the evening. The other speakers were the Chairman and the Rev. George. As a safe, permanent, and warranted cure Pimples, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs, Skin Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, we can wit* confidence recommend CLARKE'S WOI&LD-]rAgO BLOOD MIXTURE. Sold bv chemists 8,erywhere- TALLEY. SALE OF WORK AND TEA PARTY.—On TuesdOly afternoon, the 15th inst, a sale of work and a t40 party, in aid of the Talley Church Living Augmentation Fund were held at the Churcjj Schoolroom, and, considering everything, as successful as could be expected. Mrs Lloyd' the Vicarage, assisted by Miss Long Price, House, dexterously managed the sale tables, but for the fact that the articles were very choIce and cheaply sold, it would be hard to know ho. they could push on business so rapidly. The Talley House young gentlemen with Mr Edwardsi The Vicarage, did good seivice in the raffling department, while Mrs Jones, Talley Demesne, and Mrs Bowen, Edwinsford Lodge, abl1 presided at the tea tables, and Mr D. g. Phillips, Langwm, made an efficient secretar/* The whole was, of course, under the caref'V1 direction of Rev J. H. Lloyd, the vicar.
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