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-=-=. All desirous of au enjoyable Easter-iionriay Holiday should visit &I v CARMARTHEN PAfiK Situated in one of the most delightful spots in beautiful Wales. THB MOST AMUSWG, NOVEL, AND ENTRRTAIMNG ATTBACTIONB EVER BROUGHT INTO THIS PART OF THK COUNTRY. THE SEVENTEENTH GRAND CYCLE RAOE MEETING (UNDER N.C.U. RULES) Will be held on the celebrated Cement Racing Track in Carmarthen Park ( Acknowledged to be the Finest and Fastest Racing Track in the United Kingdom), on EASTER-MONDAY, APRIL 4TH, 1904, TOGETHER WITH GRAND PROFESSIONAL FOOT RACES AND GRAND HOR £ E-TfiOTfING MATCHES. TIP-TOP PRIZES IN FOOT & CYCLE EVENTS. First Prises of 97 7s. and 94 in Cycle and Foot Events respectively. TROTTING MARCHES. 1$Mile Handicap Trotting Match (in Saddle) for Horses any height—1st Prize, £ 12; 2nd do., £ 4 3rd do., £1. Entrance fee, 7s. Gd. li Mile Handicap Trotting Match (in Saddle), for Horses not exceeding 14 hands high-lst Prize, B4 2nd do., 22; 3rd do., 10s. Entrance f. Entry Forms, with full particulars, froSa. J. JONES, Secretary, Carmarthen House, Carmarthen. a- Entries close Saturday, March 26th 1904. The Best Combination of Cvcle, Foot, and Horse Racing in the Kingdom. The Carmarthen Sporr,s & Attractions Co., Limited, have also arranged, AT ENORMOUS EXPENSE, for the appearance of the following Immense and Unique Attractions. THE WORLD-RENOWNED Herr ibdviv wid his wonderful HiiiiiC OiroDd. The Most Extraordinary Animal Trioks will be presented. One of the Smartest Animal Performances in the World. (From the Empire, London.) Professor !Mw;ird Owe", of Loiidos« THE CELEBRATED ROLLER SKATER, Who will i-ive & Grand Exhibition of (JonJic, Triik, and Scientific Skating Great N<-» e!ty from the Principal London Variety Theatres. SALMON, the Demon Trick and Musical Cyclist, Who will appear in his Wonderful and Astounding Performances on Ancient and Modern Cycles. Acknowledged to be the Smartest All-round Cyclist. Rides one Wheel on Stilts. The only Man who Wheels himself in a Wheelbarrow. See Illustrated Posters and other Announcementp. The Celebrated Gwatm-cae-gurwen Prize Silver Band ( IViitne), of numerous Prizes), Mr. WALTER EXLEY, Bandmaster, Wm alao be in attendance, and will perform a fine Programme of Classical and Dance Music. Chairman of Committee—T. BLAND DAVIES, Esq, Treasurer-JAMics DAVIES, Esq., J.P. Gates open at 12.30. Sports to commence at 1.30. ADMISSION—Is: Enclosure, 6d extra. Grand Stand (including entrance to Park), 2s. 6d. Grand Stand °e»tg reserved at Mr. E. Colby Evans's, Guildhall- aqQart Carmarthen. CHEAP EXCURSION TRAINS FRQIM ALL PARTS WILL BE RUN the Great Western Railway, L. & N. W., Taff Valp ■ftbondda & Swansea Bay, Midland, and Manahester and Milford Railways. See Railway Bills. A. J. JONES, Secretary, Carmarthen House, Carmarthen. -.AI1 Roster-Monday Prograotme — -— unequalled in the Principality 1_ TO THE ELECTORS OF LLANFYNYDD, BRECHFA, AN\e LLANEGWAD DIVISION. "j 1 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ii .Iam»°fr.y I am unable to thank you t vi6 !Cmd 8UPP°rt y°« accorded me during the past Election, and I trust you will accept tnis acknowledgment of your kind interest and help. Yours faithfully, W. GWYNNE HUGHES. Glancothi, Nantgaredig. FREE TO CYCLISTS 80-PAGB ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. Wholesale Prices, Cycles, Motors, Accessories. 4,500 new and neoond-hand machines actually in stock, Cycles from 308. B-S-A and Eadie's machines. Never such bargains offered. Agents Wanted. Send for List. Every Accessory, Frame*, Tyres, Wheelb, &c., Half-price. 50 per cent. less than other Makers. W ARRILu tV & CO., WESTON-S-MARE. W AN..p.-Men, young or old, to write for our B(xrin«» Can I became an Electrical thousand ent Post free. It tells you how Studvin* VI ln- bettor positions and salaries by home ^ectrical or Mechanical Engineering at RritiaK P°?^* indorsed by Thomas A. Edison and StKrinoa T C^rioians.- Address, The Electrical **■8 nwer Institute of Correspondence Instruction, AemPW Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, To BE T from Lady-Day, LONG ACRE "*b, VIIiLA, Wellfield Road, detached residence, with every convenience. Two Gardens. Moderate Kmt.—Apply, Morgan Griffiths, Son, & Proaser, solicitors, Carmarthen. rIlO LET, the SQUAR]K A; CO-MPASS INN JL Water-street, Carmarthen. Double licensed Early possession.—Apply, Buckley's Brewety, Ltd.. Carmarthen. fflO BE LET, 25h March next, the STAR INN, JL Llangunnor.—Apply, Norton & Co., Carmar- then. CABINET-MAKERS WANTED; »l90 APPRETICES to the Cabinet-Making trade.—Apply, Herbert Jones & Co., Carmarthen. WANTED, GOOD GENERAL SERVANT, FOR Cardiff.—Apply, Mrs. Lawrence, Office of this Paper. DRAPERY. WAN l'ED smart): outh 9b Apprentice for General Drapery also young J*diee for Fancy and Millinery.—Thomas, Albion House, Carmarthen. GIRL WANTED as GENERAL, home.-A^S Good and comfortable Leytonstone, i,^ionfrU8tham* 115, Colworth
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SOUP KITCHEN,—'TJie Mayor <Mr E. A. Rogers) begs to acknowledge the following subscriptions: 5s, Misses Griffiths, Bryn- trion XOs, Mr E. H. Morris, Solicitor; 10s iX., Archdeacon vans; 103 j6d, Mr T. W. Barker, Solicitor'; el Mrs Lester; 5s, IWv A. Fuller Mills; 5a, Mr B- E. Blaigdon- Iwchards. gf4RVICE—A service of motor- stepfcan daiiv Oitrmarthen and Llan- tion with a local gentleman (MJ^J Lianstepfoan is to be brought "to, -are direcit communication with the outer world, and is to be placed, if not 'on the main line,, some- where near It. Or Easter Sunday communi- cation will be opened up between LLanstephan and Qtrmarlthen. by means of a first-class motor c^r, provided with the latest improve- »aents, with a moveable cover to provide Against weather. 2i)d capable of holding some ten or a dozen people and luggage. At first the car will run when required, but in May a Regular daily time-table will be* adhered tu. *Shoulld the experiment prove successful, the P^omoteis are prepared to put on one or more ii the necessity arises. The single fare will be Is, but the return fare has been decided upon. Mr J. C. Bush will himself act as m.mager and chaflFeuir, a post t9. wbith-lie ha.s qualified himself by a course ruction in LfSSdon. Eiveryone will wish »*.t- iprise s-iccdse, as the present means faofcoiy** t<J is not entirely eatias- SALMON LICENSES.—There is a great, rush for salmon-rod licenses, and all records appear likely to be beaten. SUCCESS.— Master E. G. Evans. 3, Glannanf- road, a popi' at the Priory street Boy's School, hps successfully passed the lad clerk's fxamination, of the Great Western Railway Company. VALE OF Towy —The annual examination of the Vale of Towy Independent Sundar Schr" I Associa- tion has just been hold at the different centres. The examiners this year were Messrs J S. Wiiiiarr.c, Trclech Council School, and T Thomas. Glanamman Council School. THE INFIBMABT.—The Secretary (Mr Howell Howell) begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following: Periodicals, Mr R. James, Bridge street; Miss. Spurrell, King- st. Mrs Humphreys, King st. and Mrs Sandwith, Wauniago. A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT will be given at Lammas-street Schoolroom on Thursday, April 21st., when the popular operetta, The Holiday- Concert," will be performed by the Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr Tom Williams, printer. Gresi* df"r:s are being made to bring tb i- operetta to th same high standard as has hitherto Rtterdpd similar entertainments at Lammss-street SUCCESS. -In the list of successful candidates at the last King's Scholarship Examination published last week we find the name of Miss Hosulah J Williams, Oriel Cottage, Johnstown, a pupii teacher at the Johnstown Council School in the First Class. We hear that Mi»» Williams wil enter the Swansea Training College. We wish to hearti y congratulate her on her success. REMOVAL.—Through the acquiring of thMr premises by the Post Office Authorities for the purpose of erecting a new Post Office at Carmar- then. Misses Lewis and Clare, the well-known high class milliners of Cavendish House, King-stree', are removing to far more extensive promises No. 41, King-street (next door to Lloyd's Bank), where they will carry on their business on and after the 25th of Match inMt. A fine selection of new modes ¡ for Spring and Summer wear will be on view shortly. JUST ARRIVED, in excellent condition, about 12 different sorts of Real North of Ireland Seed Potatoes. The following have arrived Duke 01 Albany, Windsor Castle, Beauty of Hebron. Early Rose, Sutton's Abundance, British Queen. Finrllay's New Potatoe Ever Good. Ur-to-Datr. Champions, White Elephant, au1 Myatt's A- h Leaf With the good results of past years of the excellent change of lIepd, we have had a double cargo, which will be sold at very moderate prices G. Trehsrnc, rrerchant. Priory-street. C,rrnartile- WE would draw the attention of our readers to the grand cycle race meeting, professional foot and grant horse trotting matches, together with immense' and unique attractions in Carmarthen Park on Easter Monday next, particulars of which may be seen in our adver- tising columns. The Sports and Attractions Co. continue to keep up their well-known reputation for gigantic ventures, and we are sure that their efforts will be again rewarded on Easter Monday. Grand prizes are given in all the events, and the orizes in the cycling events, which are a grand and superb array, are now on view in the window of Mr John Williams, jeweller, Lammas street. Excur- sions will, as usual, run from all parts. HOMELESS TRAMPS.—The Carmarthen Boro' Police Court was held at the Townhall, on Monday, before the Mayor (Mr E. A. Rogers), Mr James Davies, and Mr W. Spurrell. Thomas Williams and Anne Williams, his wife, were charged with begging.—P.C. Evan Gwilym Davies sjpoke to seeing them begging at a photographic establishment in King st. -T. Williams, the defendant, said that he was on t,ramp to Pembrokeshire, where he ex- pected to get work at a dock. He and his wife had been unable to get tickets for the casuial ward or the lodging house. They had walked 27 miles that day from Llandovery, and his wife's feet were bad.—P.S. Davies said that lie had had to refuse tickets to nine appli- cants on Saturday nighit.—Defendants were discharged on promising to leave the tawn. THE FANCY FAIR.—Mr E. Colby Evans pre- sided at a meeting held in the Townhall on Wednesday afternoon, in connection with the fancy fair in aid oi-the Home for Consump- tives. Dr Raid, Tenby, briefly outlined the, general idea of the fancy fair, and asked Lady Drummond to explain her views. Lady Drumtftond then stated that what she asked of the people of Carmarthen was to make all arrangements, of the ground, and requested the ladies of ^armjarthen to take over tihe arrangements of the' refresFment depart- ment, in the provision of luncheon and teas. Of course, the expense of this department, was not to be expected from the ladies of Carmarthen, they were asked to manage it. It was hoped the people of the three counties would contribute towards it. (in kind, etc), The meeting afterwards decided to have a separate ladies and a separate gentlemans' committee. The ladies will bJold their meeting on Friday, at 5 o'clock, at Mrs Colby Evans house and the gentlemen will hold their meeting on Monday neyt, in the -ounoil Chamber, at 8.15. On the JtijQtioE of Mr J. F. Morris, seconded Mr Brigstoeke, it was? decided to hold a two days bazaar. C ON Monday evening last the the meeting of the St. David's Mutual Improvement Society, Mr T. Llewellyn read a paper on the early history of the Church in England and Wales. The lecture dealt with the Conversion of the Britons by missionaries from Scotland and Ireland, and! gave the supposed means by which these men derived their knowledge of the Christian faith. The lecture then dealt with the coming of Augustine and his band of monks, and their conversion of the Angles and Saxons. -The lecturer spoke of the coniiing of the Danees and their wanton de- struction of churches which ended in their conversion to the' Christian faith. Later on came the Normans, and' the position of the Church during the Norman and Plantaganet periods were dealt with, concluding with a gbort account of the fortioi1. A vote gf >manksi to the lecturer far big excellent paper closed the meeting. Next Monday will be the last of these meetings for the session, when Mr Collier will give an account of "Life in England—P^st and present." The meet- ings during the past session have been such a success that it has been decided £ 0 re-com- mence the lectures next October, WORKMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB.—On Tuesday i evening another moslt successful smoking con- cert wasi held at the Workmen's Social Club. The appreciative company, which filled every corner of the spaqiow billiard room, and in- cluded a large '•>ereent.a,ge of non-menjibera, were highly delighted witih the varied pro- gramme, which bad been mainly got up by Mr Ted Davies, the, secretary. Mr E. Elliss Hyghes, Chairman of the executive committee, pre-sided J Air n. Rogers, the. deputy superin- tendent. gave general supervisiion to the coin. forts of the visitors; whilst Mr 'W. "Winter, the boil, treasurer, was most vigilant as janitor, in keeping out "undesimbles." The following ere the items of the programme, which went gff with a spng; Pianoforte solo, Mr T. S. Puddicombe, wild ttcobiwpaiaied the artistes throughout; song, "The Deathless Army," Mr H. Reeves; character song, "At my time of life," Mr Arthur H. R .Walters (encjre song, "There's nothing in it"); duett, "Excelskir," ^lessrs D. Jenkyn Jones and Geo. 'T. Trehamv G14, Mr Jack Le wis song, "He was one of the old brigade/' Mr G, ft. Lewis; song, "The Old- Brigade," Mr I*. Jeremy Bees; banjo solo, "Tlie "Pioneer't* Mai-clf," Afr TO Duckfield, with piano accomipaaiimeni by Mr 'Sam Tho-mas; gramophone selections, Mr T, W. Francis: song, "Ha. ha." Mr Tom Daniels; song, "True to the last Mr D. Davies, Boksburg Hall; sotifr. "Dop't touch me there," Mr Percy I Cairns song, "Love or Gold," Mr J. D. Tre- hai-ne violin solo, Master Willie Evans; srong "I love a life- upon the sea," Mr Harry Evans; song, "Good Company," Mr D. Jenkyn Jones; gramophone selections, Mr H. Reeves; song, "The Adtmiral's Broom," Mr Lewis Giles (encore, Love Song"); song, "Honolulu Lulu." Mr Harry Nesbitt (e}icove; I "If the niiissis wants to drown"); song, "I'm giving 'em all a turn, Mr Dalton (People's Theatre), encored "My little Octoro-on"; song, I "JUBt 4ef4re the battle," Mr Llewellyn (People's Theatre), encored, "Still hfs whiskers grew." Most of the artistes stiowed con- spicuous ability in rendition, and1 a vote of thanks, to them, proposed by Mr G. J, Hodges (auditor of the club's finances), secon- ded by Mr D. J. Davies, vice-chairman of the committee, was carried with acclamation. A V £ >te of the thanks to the Chairman, submitted by Mr G. Bushell, and the singinf* of tihe Niational Anthem, brought to a close an en- tertainment which is higniy spoken of by all th^club 9^ the "open night" qI
Fels-Naptha I
Fels-Naptha I Go by the book, and you wash i with great satisfaction in every way. If you boil your clothes, you throw-away all the advantage. Fels.Napth 39 Wilson etrtet London E C I PRIORY STREET METHODIST CHAPEL.—The deacons of this church announced last Sunday evening that a further sum of E135 has been rect ived towards liquidating the debt. More than haif the totaJ cost of the new chapel build;ngs has now been paid, leaving the sum of zC800 0t-1, retraining. It was stated that the total amoun collected and received for all purposes connected with this church, which was only formed in Sfptemfcer 1902, was only a few p ounds hort of a £ 1,000. We heartily congratulate this vigoirou- young church upon its achievement. We under- stand that the mem bership is now 72. I
r The Plague of Plagues.
The Plague of Plagues. There are few events about, which greater misconception exists that the "great plague of London"—that terrible visitation which caused 100,000 deaths in the year 1665, almost depopulating England's capital. Compara- tively few people know what manner of sick- ness that glj} £ ue was, for happily it has not for many years revisited the world. Yet London is not without its plague^ to-day, though it be less deadly than that of looo. A great many Londoners regard the levying of taxes as a plague; others so describe influ- enza- while some (and these with strongest reason) apply the term to indigestion. Some people suffer from it the greater part of their lives; others wisely fight and conquer the malady. But indigestion is not only the pliague of London; it deserves the greater dis- tinction of the plague of the world, for wher- ever there are people there is indigestion. Mr J. Harris, who lives at the Market Hotel, Birstall, near Leeds, is one of the many thou- sands who know this truth from expeiience. Further, Mr Harris also knows from exper- ience that the one great, sure remedy for this complaint, is Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Writing on the 2nd of January, 1904, # Mr Harris says: "I used to be a martyr to indi- cresifcioiv and- biliousness. I consiilted many doctors, but none of them di& me any real good. My condition was truly wretched—too ill to work, not ill epough to leave my busi- ness. Whatever I ate lay like lead in my stomach for hours afterwards, causing great pain. There was pain also in my back, be- tween- the shoulders; and I was hardly ever free from headaches, which were terribly severe. With hardly any appetite, and afraid to gratify even the little that I had, I became extremely wøak. Sleep did not refresh me I felt as weary in the morning as at night. It was while in this state that I chanced to hear of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and deci- ded to try it. The result astonished me. My weajknessi and depression vanished, my a^o-, tite returned; and I found I could eat with- out any pain resulting Jjom it. The head- aches and other troublesome symptoms soon left me, and I gathered strength fast. Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup made a new man of me." The experience of Mr Harris differs in no respect from that of thousands of other men and women in every part of the World, victims of the plague of indigestion. Unfortunately, some of the habits and customs of modern lifg favour indigestion. Fortunately, modern science has provided us with its antidote. You hardly need be told its name Mr Harris has told it, in earnest words.
Children's Entertainment at…
Children's Entertainment at the English Wesjeyan Schoolroom. The children's entertainment at the English Wesleyan Schoolroom, on the 25th ult., was in every sense. a great success. The public attended in large numbers in the afternoon, and a-lso in the evening, when the room was packed. The elite. of the town and district were well represented at both gatherings. Mr E. James, Newlyn House, who was responsi- ble for the excellent arrangements, received valuable assitajice from Mr Titus Llewellyn, St. Peter street, who, with his men, erected the platform, and fixed the, uprights for the curtains anu other stage accessories. Mr D. R. Thomas, T-vtu44 Row, also ably assisted. The following also contributed to the success of the entertainment by their kindness: Mr Chapman, Blue st., who fixed the gas for the footlights^ etc.; Messrs I^obinson and David, who lent. planks; Mrs J, F Morris; Mrs W. James, Francis terrace; and Mrs Llewellyn, St. Peter St., whji lent curtains the Salvation Army, who lent forms; Mr Maurice Jones, who lent forms and maps; Mr W. Winter, King street, who lent a number of beautiful plants, and also presented oranges to the [ children. The remarkable, efficiency of the young people who took part reflected the greatest possible credit on their trainers- Mrs E. James, Newlyn House; Miss K. Llewellyn, St. Peter st.; and -Miss iutuiel Jonas, Francis terrace, whose painstaking efforts, requiring great, patience and perse- verance, were fully repaid by the perfectly natural manner in which the children took their parts. Part I. of the programme consis- ted of a pianoforte duett by Misses Edith Jones and' Winnie Winter^ a laughing song by Misis Daisy Williams and party; and a pretty song by Miss Cissiie Burgess, ail of which were well rendered in excellent style, f ud were much appreciated, Then followed little Old Woujj/aij who jived in a shoe," the first scene being a s/ohoolroom in disorder. Hie schoolars in this school represented the characters in some of. the best known nur.sery rhymes, and their names and parts were as follows:—Red Riding Hood, Winnie Winter; Mistress Mary, Gertrude Jones; Jack and Jill, A. ar-d M. Qreeqwypd j l/itile iJu-ifeep, Rosie Mee: Margery Daw, Ciss-ie Davies I Little Boy Blue, Ernest Lewis; Tom Tucker, Walter Reed; Jack Horner, D. J. Thomas; Humpty Dumipty, M. J. Thomas; Other Scholars, Gladys Jones, Gwen Winter, Jennie Jones, and Reggie Evans. Miss R. Llewellyn (&. Peter &t;.);"wl.fet al tkiTparfc of the lead- ing character, "The._ LID tie Old Woman" to perfection, fairly took the house1 by storm, when she made her first appearance on the scene dressed ill cliaiiacteristic costume, armed with a highly suggestiye looking biTch, and carrying under her arm a pondrous t,ome whicl} afterwards proyed to be a school re- gjster, Paying$ang 3. song aWut her trou- bles, she mounted her de&k, and in order to ensure silence and attention, brought her birch down on to the top of the desk with a. whack which made even the audience blink. The willing of the rtjll wl-Llch followed and the characteristic soi4g- so piettilv ren'dered by I tihe scholars were a!j thoroughly enjoy yd and! applauded, but the charaeteV who may most ix iuj oe satu to nave Drought the house down w as deai little Humpty Dumpty who, though only about five years of age, acted her part Q t s- i>ro«ii';tmi^e pe.j.ft|Ctiy marvellous mianner. The second scene represented o meeting Vf the Schobl Board for the purpose of selecting a teacher from a number of per- sonal applicants, the out-of-date methods of teaching used by the "Little Old Woman" havjlnjg led to her being requested to resign. The Chairman of the Board was Mr Hugh Jones, Francis terrace, who represented the character of "Jack the Giant Killer," and who opened the proceedings with a song which he rendered m excellent style and voice. Thre other members who also gave a- good account of themselves in their various parts, were: -Alacldin, Norman Williams; Tom Thumb, Willie Burgess; Sinbad, Walter £ eed Jaofc of the Beanstalk, A*el*te Gre- |oryA Sister Ann, Lily Mee; Punch (School Board Officer), Frank Greenwood. The can- didates whose various qualifications for the vacant post were set forth in humorous songs Fdiifw ™ ~n01d Moth<M' Hubbard, Ediith Jones Biue Beard, Stanley H^d^e.s • Old Mother Goose, Eva Lewis The TTm-h. Gertie Ihomas; The. Old Woman of Leeds (afterwards Teacher), Ethel Jones. The last applicant, who advocated the ruling by love rather than fear, was appointed, and the last scene in the represented the *chooi in per- fect order wider ber sway, the children bring- ing flowere to their teacher in token ef their love and affection. A lesson on flow-eis, and what we learn from them, was so well given that it had f the effect, of enlarging the school- room +0 sujch an extent that somehow the whole audifenoe b^cwe scholars partici- pated in t-pe edifying lesson which the new pated in t-pe edifying lesson which the new teacher extracted from the, flowers with sum consumiate skill. Mrs Owen, the resident minister's wife, whose musical abilities are of a high order, acted as accompanist. The pro- ceedings then came to a close, with the sing- ing of "God save the King," in which all the company joined. The nett proceeds were R12 .516. •.
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I BRONCIfITI14 AND ASTHMA. SUFFERED SIX YEARS. CURED BY VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. Mrs. MARTIN HILL, The Hem, Shifnal, Salop, writes:—"I have had what the doctor called bronchial asthma, and he said I would never be cured but thanks be to God and Veno's Lightning Cough (ure I am better now than I have been for six years. I can lie down and have a good night's rest, which seems a God-send to me. I had tried everything that people told me of. but nothing did me a bit of good. During the Winter I had to sit in a chair for months at a time because of the shortness of breath. All that has gone now and I am looking very well. VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE is the purest, safest, and most efficient remedy procurable for coughs, colds, chronic bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, weak luugs, and ohildren's coughs. Priees, 93d, Is. lid, and 2s 9d. at chemists and drug stores.
The Approaching Elections…
The Approaching Elections at Llandilo. An unsigned placard that appeared in the shop winodws last week, convening a public meeting of ratepayers, to nominate candidates for the approaching District Council elections set everybody wondering who wanted it. The knowing ones; in these things professed entire ignorance and innocence in the matter, and thus when the meeting took place on Monday evening, at the Public Hall, after the chair- man, Mr T. Jones, had expressed the purport of the meeting, Mr Morgan, Bridge street, with a natural curiosity, wanted to know by whose authority the meeting had been con- vened. The Chairman referred him to Mr J. W. Jones, but he when approached, fenced with all Üb old skill. But the questioner would not be denied, and after a passage of arms, Mr J. W. Jones stated that three, or four of them had consulted in the matter, but he was the "founder" of the meeting, and 'hoped his questioner was satisfied. The latter siaiud he was thoroughly. Mr Evan Jones, who had very little to say in tlie meeting admitted that he knew of the matter. The Rev Wm. Davies was at any rate pleased the meeting had been called and "delivered a long speech on the duties of citizenship, particularly at this time, and urged that in selecting candli- dates the education question should not be lost sight of. He (had known candidates chosen for spoilt. Let not that be done on the present occasion. Mr W. R. Jones, who evidently misunderstood the rev. gentleman's allusion began to disagree with him, and on being set wight, agreed. He. wanted to know why the best men did not come forward? Aye Why? Mr Joseph Davies agreed with what Mr J. W. Jones had said at the. opening that the rates had gone up from 2s 6d in the £ to 8s 6d. Of this more anon. Mr Davies is, however, a real wag and always causes diver- sion of a healthy kind, and his speech caused a good deal of laughter, particularly his illus- tration of making a will. Of course in his mind the councillors were a lot of old washer- women, Who simply wasted the soap. Of course that is now how he put it, but it is What he meant. The Methodists, whether Calviniistic or Wesleyan seemed gone on the rates, and it remained for Mr W. Hopkin to say that he could not stand the rise in the rates much longer, an utterance that sent, the nieeting into roars of laughter. I wish I had his pocket. Now these gentlemen should have explained this riddle of the rates, and should have told us presuming their figures are correct, why they have gone up and if we have or have not had any tangible benefits from them? That there is abundant room for improvement none will deny, but if we go on improving what about the rates? According to those who object to their increase there must be no improvement, because it is no use saying wastefulness on the part of the council is going to account for an increase of over 300 per cent. Then have we any tangible bene- fits from our increase? Has any town of the size of Llandilo in the kingdom such a water supnly, on night and day, as Llandilo has? Has any town of its size in the county at least the electric light? But there such things do not count, and so whv need I labour the ques- tion. Mr A. E. Harries said he was one Off the largest ratepayers, was for progress, and could see room for progress, but was not and would not be a candidate for council honours. The canvassing was an evil. Mr D. Morgan agreed with him as to the, latter, and evoked' a. cheer by stating that the meeting should pledge itself to refuse to vote for any candi- date who canvassed, but he protested against Mr Harries as a Progressive aid good busi- ness man refusing to,, become a candidate. Mr G. W. Jenkins ("C.S.") inferred from Mr Harris's speech that to be a, big ratepayer was [ the only qualificatioit- (Mr Harris demurred by shaking his head). Was not the working- man equally qualified even .ough he did not pay big rates, aad ought not the working men to be represented ? Of course they ought say I, but what's to be done when their chief spokeamtafn in the town, so different to labour leadlers elsewheaw,, refuses to stand, when pressed yearafter year to do so. But he has conectilon that when he did on one occa- sion come forward his bitterest foes were working men. After his speech on Monday night, should be nominated once more, and especially so if canvassing can be made a .disqualification—morally only unfortun- ately. Mr D. Evans. MOUrnb Pleasant, as I another large ratepayer wanted reforms, and agreed with much that, Mr Harries had said. It was far Mr Jenkyn Jones to cleverly cap the proceedngs. He was retiring, and did net intend to seek re-election, but it for the live goj.itleiuen who had grumbled there that night if my memory serves me right they would be the Rev W. Davies, Mr J. W. Jones, Mr Joseph Davies, Mr W. Hopkin, and Mr A. E. Harries—to come forward that night, f and if they did not, wetl 1 fhey were not men. Straigjhi that. Mr Jenkin Jones is old enougli, to know the rule, "Criticise a public body until you get on it." Mr D. Evans urged Mr Jenkin Jones to reconsider his decision. Such were the salfeiii—too salient features of tke meeting that would have taken up columns* of the "Reporter" to report. It was agreed to hold another meeting next Monday even- ing to give those nominated a chance to ex- press their views the day before withdrawals had to take place, and on the suggestion of the questioner at the opening of the rrvectihg, it was agreed that the placard convening the meeting should 1.0 stgned" by the chairman.
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Three Keasons, EACH WITH 2 LEGS AND 10 FINGERS. A woman who is a fond mother writes an amusing article about her experience in feeding her boys, Ampng other things, she snyg Three chnbby, rosy-cheeked boys-Bob. Jack, and Dick, aged six, four, and two years respectively—are thiee of our reasons for using §nd recommending the food Grape Nota, for these youngsters hate been fed on Grape Nuta since infancy, and often between meals, r p when other children have been given sweetg. '■ I gave a packet of Grape-Nuts to a neighbour whose three-year-old child was a puny little thing, ill half the time. The little tot ate the Grape-Nuts and cream greedily, and the mother continued the good work, and it was not long before a truly wonderful change manifested itself in the child's face and Dody. The results were remarkable even for Grapp-Nute. Both my hqsbftqd and i use Grape-Nuts every (Jay and keep strong and well, and have three ol the finest, healthiest boys yon can find in a dsy't, march." Name given by Grape-Nuts Co., 66, Shoe Lane, London, E.C. Many mothers instead of injuring the Chilian's stomachs with sweets and cae, give the youngsters a handful of Grape-Huts when they are begging for something in the way of sweets. The result is ,oon shown in greatly increased health, strength, and mental activity. There's a reason.
Parish Councils" Elections.…
Parish Councils" Elections. I The following have been elected unopposed, LLANDILOFAWR RURAL. North Ward: Evan Davies, Glandwi.; J. Da Lhyynrhehcg; ^homas leans', 'P\vllr aucnehiop; Harries. Brynhyfryd Dd. Lewis, Pantvclai; John Morgan, Blaenant- 11 wyd; Thomas Thomas, Gorse. ,otitli Ward John Jones, Lwynbedw Dd. Mollis, GlyncocTf: Richard Rees, Ffairfach: Isaac Thomas, Ysguborwen; John Lewis Thomas, Caeglas. LLANDYFEISANT Rees Rees Dayies, Glauyrafon; Walter FitzUriiCTi Rice, Dynever Castle; Jaine-s Tice hurst. Ðynevor Farm; Emma Anne Thomas, 8, Bridge st Thomas Geo. Williams, IV^opeb.
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I CariiiartheLshire Kdncation…
CariiiartheLshire Kdncation j Committee. A special meeting of the Carmarthenshire Education Committee was held at the Oar- marthen Townhall, on Saturday, at 12.15 a.m. Professor D. E. ones (chairman of the com- mittee) presided. There were also present: Mr W. Mabon Davies, Glanmwddek; Rev W. Davies, Llandilo; Mr John Beavan, Llansa- dwrn; Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Mr Morse, Laugharne; Rev T. Johns, Capel Als; Mr J. Lloyd Thomas, Tanilan; Col. Price Lewes, Llysnewydd: Mr J. Llew. Thomas, Pontaa- dulais; Mr H. J. Thomas, Llanfynydd; Mr H. Jones Davies, Glyneiddian; Mr T. Barrett, Cross Vale; Mrs juloyd, Llanelly; Sir Lewis Morris, Penbryn Mr Joseph Joseph, Llan- gennecih; Col. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi; Rev J. H. Rees, Burry Porb; Mr B. Evans, Rhydycymerrau j Mr J. Lloyd, Penybank; together with the (Clerk (Mr J. W. Nicholas), and the Educational Clerk (Mr T. Browne). EDUCATION OF THE BLIND. A letter was received, from the Swansea School for the Blind asking for the Dayment of a ball) due for the maintenance of a child sent by the late Pencareg School Board. The bill amounted to R30 for the two years which were unpaid. The Clerk of the Board ad- mitted that the amount was due, and said that it had been a, terrible charge upon a poor parish. It was agreed to nay the amount, and to charge it to the parish. TO BE TAXED. A letter was read from Mr D. H. R. Thomas solicitor, clerk to the Uanboidy School Board. The bill, which included JE4 for an audit stamp amounted to jE8 18s in all. It was decide dto leave the taxing of the bill to Mr Nicholas, the Clerk. The Clerk s&tÏd that Clerks of School Boards usually got 10s for attending the audit. Mr Thomas charged JE2 2s. A CLAIM TO BE RESISTED. A letter was read from Mr Henry Williams, the schoolmaster at Penrhiwlas, with refer- ence to his claim for half one of the Small Populations Grant. He said that according to his agreement with tlio late School Board he was entitled to half of all the grants except the fee grant. The Clerk said that the schoolmaster had threatened them with the National Union of Teachers. He thought the agreement was unsatisfactory, and that the National Union of Teachers should be faced on the matter. > He wouild be glad to let any memoor of the Council know. why he considered the agree- ment The matter was left in the handsl of the Clerk. AN ENGAGEMENT CANCELLED. Miss Lilian Jones who had been annointed to an assisttantsihip at Llechyfeddach school, now asked to be released from her engage- ment. She had applied for the post so as to be at home, and now her parents had removed to Swansea. Several memiberis objected to the granting of the application. Mr W. N. Jones asked if they could not appoint the next applicant on the list. The Clerk said that there was no other applicant, They could; see the list of appoint- ments on the agenda, and there were no applications for any of them except two. It was decided to release Miss Jones from, her engagement, and to advertise the appoint- ment. ADPAR SCHOOL, A letter was received frc-on, the Cardigan- shire authorities pointing out, that although Adipar school was in the county of Cardigan, yet the majority of children who attended it came from the county of Carmarthen. It ivas. proposed that a charge be made for these children. The Clerk was directed to smprpach the Cardiganshire authority with the view of arranging terms, CEFNARTHEN SCHOOL, The Clerk said that the Cefnarthen British School was one in respect of which no arrange- ments had been made for its transfer. Mr W. Mabon Davies and Mr John Beavan were appointed to visit the place and report. THE GRIEVANCES OF VOLUNTARY SCITQQ^S, A letter was read from the Board of Educa- tion stating that- a public enquiry would be held beginning on the 24th March into the complaints of the managers of the Voluntary schools that they did not receive aid from the f Council. ^•r ?hran» rfaid that they ought to have a barrister to present their case. Rev W Davies: I suggest that- we Rev W Davies: I suggest that- we emplol ya barrister. We are on the defence now. Mr H. J ones DavitfSasked if it was the Council the Education Committee who woulid, have to take the. steps. The Clerk said it was the Council. Mr H. Jones Davies asked if it would be necessary to call a special meeting seeing that -iog eel the Council was then moribund, and that the I statutory meeting of the new Council would not take place until the 16th March. Tlie Clerk said that he thought of bringing it up before the meeting on the 16th March.' There would be eight days then. This was agreed, tG. .THE CONDITION OF MYDRIM SCHOOL. The timrman said that he had as requested visited Mydrim School. It was evident to anybody that it was not advisable for the Cotmittee or the County Council to- take it over, because, there was no doub.t. that in a short time they wouid have to have a new buiUdii^g tl^are» altogether. Although the Je<a,;e wart for 99 years, still there were certain obligations which it would not be advisable for the County Council to incui. He thought that the best thing to dot would be to tat^o at 5s a year or something of that frera the present fes-ees. The Clerk; W ai-e carrying out internal repairs. Mr W. N. Jones If the roof were blown off who would have to put it back ? Mr H. J. Thomas: The parishoners. The Clerk, in answer to enquiries, said that the was Mr Owen Harries, a gentleman who. was away in South Africa now. The trust was undenominationl, and. if it were not used as a school, it would invert to the owner. it was decided to adopt, the chairman's sug- gestion. WHITE MILL SCHOOL. The Clerk said that he had communicated with the looail committee regarding this school. He had informed them that the Council could not see its way to take over the building bur- dened with a, denominational trust. He had had no reply to that letter. He had written a. second letter asking for a reply in time for that meeting, but he had had no reply. The Chairman suggested that the matter be referred T to the statutory meeting. Mr W. N. Jone, If they won't reply, we bad better ha<v^ nothing to do with-it. Mr B. Evans suggested tli'at they might give these people another -chance, and let theiy know that the sword was hanging over their heads. The matter was defened uutil the next meeting. THE TEACHERS AND THEIR BACK PAY. The Rev T. Johns moved "That the Coip- lnittoe pay six weeks wages to all sehoei^- maf-ters and teachers in its employ go as to avoid being a fortnight in arrear as at pre- -eiit." In moving the motion, the rev. genthtjuiian pointed out that the teachers whose -salary were due at the end of the month net paid until the middle of the njolitti, By paying six weeks salary now. the grievance would be rectified. The Rev J. H. Rees seconded the motion. Mr W. Mab*>ri Davies said that if they did thite, there would be nothing to prevent tea* chers taking tlhetir hook as soon a<>? th?y got! their salaries. Other classes of workmen were not paid up-to-date, In the days of the, old School Iiaa^tls, they had often to wait few 01. five uroliths for their salary if they got it e\'n/r* Quarter they saw nothing wrong at all. He thought they ought to keep a fortnight's salary in hand at any rate. Mr W. N. Jones said that the teachers in his district did not get their money until the end of the month last time. The Rev J. H. Rees sai.d t-hat iu industrial districts, men wore paid very fortnight. Teachers were only paid every mouth, and; then the salary was a fortnight in ?\yrear< It was very hard on them. The' Clerk &>aid thai* the defrays which were complained of were due to the unseatLsfactory iuformation sent to Jhe. clerks of the various grouies. Tiie sheets ought to be in the hands by the first of each month If the sheets did not arrive by the first day of the moV'th • they did not arrive then, it w-fcit open-"to' the Committee to keep them back until the foRow ing month. As a matter of fact. that wa& not itxatiy instances a~ th^ beginning o,f 1ph'> M-eek in which the EdUi.«tvOU CoinJiiittee was held. These sheets had to be checked. He was there for the purpose of seeing that no iiupi-opeip eharge wa-s made on the Comniivtee. In the sheets, various queries^ -4ybo ft i9 tlm sfukuiesi pay- able, and as to other amounts which wer charged. He had' to ask in these cases on what basis the amounts were claimed. Of course, it would be much easier for him to send out, next day cheques for the amounts claimed; but if the interests of the Committee were to be safeguarded, he could not do so until he had satisfied himself that the amounts were properly owing. Last time the sheets required such correction that there was haa-dly a figure in four of the groups which was not altered.Even at this moment he had over a hundred queries in the sheets before him. It did not matter to the local groups, but the Committee would have to face the auditor, if they paid more than they ought to. This was the cause of the delay last time not of three weeks, but of ten days at the outside He felt it was their duty to scrutinise these accounts. Mr W. N. Jones said that if the Rev T. Johns' motion was oaatied, this difficulty would still remain. The Chairman said that he had spoken to several of the teachers. Many of them in the west would be quite agreeable to be paid quar- terly instead1 of monthly. Mr John Lloyd suggested that the matter should be left over for the new Council to decide. The Chairman said that it amounted to this-t,hat sooner or later they would have to decline to have anything to do with sheets which were not sent in by the first of the month. Rev T. Johns It is a pity that the teachers should suffer for the negligence of the clerks. Col. Gwynne Hughes said that the best thing would be to. dismiss the clerks. Mr W. N. Jones suggested that the Clerk should bring before the notice of the Com- mittee any instances, of negligence on the part of the clerks to the local managers The Chairman said that it was high time something were done. Some of the clerks were exceedingly careless. The motion of the Rev T. Johns was dropped NO APPOINTMENT. Ope candidate applied for the vacant post of headmaster at the Rhydycymerrau school. He was also the only applicant for the vacant post at Philadelphia (Llangunnor). He was not appointed. It was decided to re-advertise either for a master or a mistress, and to offer salaries equal to those in the second step of the scale applicable to these schools. VOTING BY BALLOT. The next business was to appoint a head- mistress for the Ammanford Infant, School. There were three candidates: Miss Evans Miss Gabe, and Miiss Price. Col. Hughes moved that they have open voting. Mr Morse seconded. Mr Joseph Joseph said that there were cir- cumstances in connection with this appoint- ment which rendered it advisable to vote by ballot. He moved accordingly. Mr Barrett seconded. Col. Hughes said that he did not see why they should not have open voting on this question. He did not see why they should be ashamed of a their votes. It was all very well to have ballot in election; but in the House of Commons, they had open voting. On a show of bands, 13 voted for the ballot, and 6 for open voting, £ °}< Hughes went on to speak against the ballot when, Mr JQhn Lloyd said: We are wasting time. Col. Hughes: We are not wasting the time you gentlemen, do over trivial things. Col. Lewes: Don't follow bad example. Mr John Lloyd Mid that he was personally in favour of open voting; but as long as weak friendlS Pteferred the ballot, he supported it. Col Hughes challenged the voting, and the roll was then called with the following result Again^ the ballot: Col. Gwynne Hughes, uli, H. Jonees Davies, Mr J. D -Morse, Rev J^H. Rees, Rev T. Johns, Mr H. J. Thomas T F°r Ta,llotT\ Lewis Morris, Col. Lewis, Mr John Lloyd, Mr J. Lloyd Thomas Mr Joseph Joseph, -lev W. Davies, Mr J. Llew r..Jonf' Mr John Bea van, Mi W. Mabon Davies, Mr B. Evans, Mr T. Barrett, and Mrs Llovd—13. Ballot gapers were then distributed, and the result; of the count was as follows* Miss Evans 7, Miss Gabe 8, Miss Price 5. dn a second vote., the result was Miss Evans aiwohvted 9' Miss dectared APPOINTMENT O.F COUNTY ARCHITECT Ihe sU'Wommittee Which had been appoin- ^ed to sift the applications for the nost of architect to the. Education Committee, sub- mitted the three following names Mr W Vincent Morgan, Carmarthen; Mr W D. Jenkins, Llandiilo; and Mr Arthur Williams" Abergavenny. The list named gentleman is a native of CarmartilH n. Rev T. Johns moved that the name of Mr Pughe Jones should be included. Mr Pushe Jones had sent, m his application on the dav but it bad arrived 111 the afternoon instead of the morning. Col, Hughes seconded the inclr-vJ0n af Mr Pttghe Jones' name. cations^Hip'^i ^es. h «• uuan.v appli- Th<^ PK 'b-commiitee 'had to consider, he Lhamnan saia that the number was 94. the Key J. H. Rees asked if they included tohi gentleman now, what would the other ninety siav, Mr John Lloyd said that the subcommittee Wad been asked to select three candidates out of the J4. They recommended these three.. Anybody v;ho liked might move the appoint- mntt, of any of the others. It was d-ocidedi to include the name of Mr Pughe The question then arose as to votlllS should be conducted. SaUJ thf hc^vas against the ballot the fiist time, but he thought now that they ought to be coi^stent. He did not see wliV they shoii,d ballot in one case, and vote openly in the other. Mr John Lloyd: You arc progressing. The- Chairman The election is on now It, ts essential we should vote in the dark Bk-ven members voted for balloting and and only four or five against it. The result of the firs,t hallot Aviis ,i;s follows —Jenkins 9 Morgan 5, Williams 3. Jones 3. The second and final ballot insulted as follows: Jenkins 14. Morgan G, Mr W. D. Jenkins was then called in and was informed that he had been appointed. 5e 1^4 tha,tl he. would be able to commence nisi duties on Monday ? 0hairman you begin oii Moi»- Mr Jenkins said that he would not be, ablet to commence quite so soon as t,hat. X1. fAY FOR TEACHERS. MI vv. j\. Jones in accordance with notice given drew attention to the matter of the payment of teachers during illness. It wakt desirable to have some TUlle in the matter. Some teachers were paid during illness for a. month, and some for three months. In Gla- margansihire, the rule was to allow full pay for a fortnight, and half pay for a month and OB":t^rt"flcat<? w 116 M1" 10 th* chief offiool The Chairman said that lie would suggest, full pay tor a month and no mare. It would' iviraAvifh it that wav. in lfTil N' Jo.nes s^d that if ic ^as the feel- T °t e meetinS' be would move that the rule be a full pay, and half-pay for a month. And after three days absence a medical certificate. Mr H. J. Thomas seconded the motion Jviiich M as earned uiianimouslv. THE DEARTH OF TEACHERS. The next business was to con-sidler lapnli- cations for the eight vacancies for assistant teachea-s an various Council schools. ,J'f CA1ferk ^aid.t:hat there was nothing to ? 1 ^S! -f1"110 M. Edwairls arpplied for MLrfv°a oCy j Cn uldu' and Miss Lizzie Mary Morns, Caidi^ian. f<jr the vacancv at Llan- dovery British school. There were no a,ppli- cations for the other vacancies. It was a serious matter. The schools were in dancer OL lo,-iiio the grant. K The Rev J, H. Rees moved that a s,pecial meeting be called' to consider the scale of safanes. They were below the soale of sala^ riers in Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. They knew very well that tea clue rs ran where they got tlie highest salaries. It was decided to re-advertise te vacancies, at -moiid step of the scale instead of the minimum. The remainder of the sitting was devoted to reading the reports of the local managers,
Family Notices
DEATHS! IMVIKS.—March 10th, at 5, John-street, Carmarthen Mary, the wife of Mr John Davies, weaver. HUGHES.—February 23rd, at Uarmartben. Mrs.- Esther Hughes. widaw of the late Mr. William Hughet-, coachman, aged 80 years. LEWIS.—March 7th, at 65, St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen, Edith Maud, daughter of Mr. Samuel Lewis, tinplate-worker, aged 18 months. Pp.icE. -March 5th, at 30, Mill-street, CarmArthpn, Marian, daughter of.Mr, David Price, oorporatioa ) labourer, aged 10 weektg