The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

I A PAIR OF NEEDED EE- FORMS." To-morrow evening, Mr. G. H. Wood, of Newport, will deliver a lecture at the Llanelly Liberal Club on "A pair of needed reforms." The address will, no doubt, be worth listening to and we should like to bespeak a large audience.

TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. JUNIUS."—Your letter has no real public interest, "VALE."—We will forward your communication to the secretary. "CURIOUS."—You are mistaken, the match was not played. SILENT."—We are sorry for you, but do not see how we can help you.

I LLANELLY "AT V. LLANDILO I I The Llanelly A team defeated Llandilo in the I challenge cup series yesterday afternoon.

I THE ROYALTY THEATRE. I 11 O'Hoolighan's Holiday at the Royalty is st rollielc- ing success. Next week Moore and Burgess' miustrels will occupy the boards.

I OLD LODGE TINPLATE WORKS I I MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. I In consequence of the sudden and lamented death of the late Dr. J. A. Jones, the appointment of medical officer to the above works became vacant, and on Saturday last the workpeople met in the spacious annealitig-room, and after au interesting and com- prehensive address by the only applicant, Mr. Samuel Williams, M.D. (Loud.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., he was unanimously appointed. The chair on the occasion was occupied by Mr. Lewis Sherlock, rollerman. Dr. Williams is the eldest son of Mr. Joseph Williams, timber merchant, Lakelield.

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. LIST OF RETIRING CANDIDATES. Noon, to-day, will be closing time for receiving nominations in connection with the above election. Candidates may withdraw up to noon on March 23rd, and should a contest be necessary, a poll will be taken on Monday, April 5th. The retiring candidates are as follows :—Ward I., Messrs. John Griffiths and Tom Hughes. Ward II., Messrs. R. Guest and W. W. Brodie. Ward III., Messrs. D. Thomas and Owen Charles, Mr. Guest will not seek re-election. The new candidates mentioned are Mesrss. A. Edgar Davies, W, David and G. Blake.

THE DOCTOR QUESTION AT MOREWOOD'S. THE ADJOUBNED MEETING. I The adjourned meeting of Messrs. E. Morewood and Company's employees was held on Saturday afternoon last, when the question of works' doctor was again discussed. Mr. William Roberts (rollerman) presided. Judging from the manner in which the meeting was conducted, we have no doubt that the men are rightly determined to secure the very best qualified gentleman to fill the, tvacancy caused by the death of Dr. Jones. There was a very good attendance, and all appeared desirous to have the proceedings conducted in a business-like and commendable manner. Some of the speakers, while not regardless of the great loss sustained by Mrs. Dr. Jones,believed that the question of the appointment was beset with difficulties, since they had no desire to disturb the feelings of the bereaved. They feared the proposals made on behalf of Mrs. Jones were not consistent with their own desires. Viewing their personal obligations, and those of their families, they thought it would be very sad if, in their hour of greatest need, they were unable to repose sufficient confidence in their medical adviser. That confidence could only be fostered by their own decision, and by a popular voice. Nearly all agreed that it was incumbent upon them, not only to them- selves, but also to their families, that the appointment should be deferred for a month, and that in the meantime applications be solicited from medical gentlemen, any undue influence used by the candidates to prove a disqualification. Representatives from thed steelworks, steel mill, mills, tinhouse, foundry, and engineering department were appointed to form a com- mittee, Mr. James Edwards (stock-taker) to act as secretary.

INTERESTING MARRIAGE AT DAFEN. CHARLES—EVANS. The village of Dafen was en jete on Tuesday last on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. David Charles, Cilsaigfach, Dafen, to Miss E. M. Evans, the Shop, Dafen. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. Phillips, at Maescanner Chapel, Dafeu. I The edifice was crowded to the doors. Mr. S. Wii- liams acted as best man, and amongst those present were Mrs. Evans.mother of the bride Mr.D. Charles, father of the bridegroom Rev. Mr. Rees, Swansea Mrs. Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Wade, and Mr. Luther Joseph. The bride was attired in anj electric blue dress, trimmed with white silk with t to match. Breakfast was partaken at the ride's house, after which the happy couple left for London for their honey-moon. The presents are as follows:—Managers of the Dafen Board School, silver jam dish and casket; A. Davies & Co., silver breakfast cruet; Mr. and.fMrs. Wade, brissh and comb; Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, silver teapot; Miss Thomas. Greenfield Villa, set of d'oyleys Mr. S. Williams, pair of globe figures; Mr. Ball, set of meat carvers (in case) Mrs. Jones, white and gold brackets; Miss Morris, cheese stand; Mr. and Mrs. Sims, sardine dish; Mr. and Mrs. vV. Thomas, biscuit box Mrs. Williams, Dafen- row, water-jug and glasses; Mrs. Arnold, pair of ornaments, Mrs. Treharne, glass, dishes, and d'oyleys; Mrs. Henry, silver butter knife; Mrs. Morgan, china teapot and mugs Mrs. Lewis, fruit dish Mrs. Pritchard, toilet set; Miss Isaac, set of plates; Horace W. Thomas, set of plates Mr. and Mrs. Morris, set of breakfast cups; Miss Job, pair of ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. H. Hopkins, inkstand; Mrs. Lloyd, bread tray; Mr and Mrs. Samuel, flower stand; Mrs. Kammerer, silver butter cooler; Mrs. Ryan, ornament; Mrs. Jones, photo stand Master J. Morgan, inkstand Mr. B. Davies, pair of pictures; Mrs. Evans (mother of the bride), eheque; Mrs. Williams, Dafen Post Office, cheque; Mrs. Roberts, Cardiff, cheque; Miss Owen, pair of ornamental umbrellas; Miss Evans, pair of glass dishes. Mrs. J. R. Jones, Mrs. Owen. and Mrs. Harries also gave presents.

DISTRICT NEWS. I LLANGENNECH. I New Seeds at RANDELL and SONS. BBYN SION.-The Rev. David Jones, of Llansawel, will conduct the Anniversary Services at the above Chapel next Sunday and Monday evening. AMBULANCE CLASS.—Dr John has his hands quite full, judging from the fact that he has the exceptionally large class of 72 young men, all bent on becoming proficient in ambulance work. It will be a great credit to the teacher and scholars, should a very large proportion qualify themselves for c ertificates in the forthcoming examination. PARISH COUNCIL ECHoEsô-The Liberal Society held a meeting last Monday night to prepare for the coming election of councillors. Several of the present members expressed their readiness to resign in favour of new blood but they were prevailed upon to stand for re- election, with the exception of Mr. J. J. Hughes, whose resignation owing to pressure of many other exacting duties, was reluctantly accepted. In his place it was passed to nominate Mr. John Davies, Hendre Terrace. The parish meeting will be held this (Thursday) evening at the National Schools. A large attendance is anticipated.—Since the above was written another oldmember in the person of Mr. J. Harry, Cae- maes. has withdrawn, and Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Glan- dwr House, has been nominated by the Liberal Society in his stead. The 15 members that will be nominated on Thursday evening by the Society will be Messrs. D. Bevan, T. H. Jones, John Davies, Henry John, J. Joseph, Robert Rolfe, David Lloyd, Thomas Samuel, William Thomas, John Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, John Williams, Daniel Jenkins. William Willliams, and Thomas Rees. I TUMBLE. New Seeds at RANDELL and SONS. ITS MORALS.—A correspondendent writes us an epistle dealing with the morality of the Tumble. The letter, however, is long-wiuded and somewhat vague and we cannot insert it. LLANNON. REHEARSAL,—On Sunday afternoon and evening last, a rehearsal of the congregational choirs of the district was held at Llwynteg. The Rev. Griffith Jones pre- sided and Mr. C. Mendwy Davles, Llanelly, conducted. A large number of tunes and chants were sung including the chorus Great and Wonderful" from Spohr's Last Judgment." The Gymanfa will be held on the first Monday in April, at Betbauia. I AMMANFORD. I THE NEW KAILWAY.—At a meeting of the Amman- ford Chamber of Commerce held at the Ivorites' Hall on Thursday, Councillor William Jones presiding, it was resolved that the Ammanford Chamber of Com- merce extend to the North Pembrokeshire and Fish- I guard Railway a hearty welcome, and hope they will meet with the success they deserve for their proposed new railway enterprise through districts where, øp to ?.the present, railway facilities are non-existent.

MAX RENARD'S PERFORMING I' DOGS AND CATS. The platform of the Athenaeum Hall is to be occupied on the evenings ot Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the present week by Max Renard and hie performing dogs and cats. We have reason to believe that the performances, given under the direction of this world-renowned dog-trainer, are remarkable to a degree, and there should, therefore, be a large audience on each occasion. M. Renard has directed performances of his cats and dogs in almost every capital of Europe, and the press notices are invariably of a complimentary character.

ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT CALFARIA CHAPEL. The anniversary services in connection with Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Llanelly, were held on Sunday last, and on Monday evening, and were eminently successful throughout. The con- gregations were exceedingly large, the sermons preached were powerful to a degree, and the offertories were satisfactory. The officiating ministers were the Revs. J. A. Humphreys, (Tynewydd), and T. Ungoed Thomas (Carmar- then).

DEATH OF MR. TOM THOMAS, LLANELLY. We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. Tom Thomas, late cashier at Bythway's Brewery, Llan- elly. The deceased gentleman, had been in ailing health for some months, and passed away in his 34th year on Tuesday at his residence, Salamanca- road. Mr. Thomas, who was well-known, and much respected by a wide circle of friends, was a brother to Mr. Harry Thomas, of the Station-hotel. The late Mr. Thomas, was an ardent advocate of friend- ly societies, and was well versed in the regulations which apply to them. He leaves a widow and one child to mourn his early decease. The funeral will take place on Saturday, and will be of a private nature.

I RELATING TO THE HARBOUR I SIR,—In the report of the last monthly meeting of the LlaneUy Harbour Commissioners in your issue of the 11th inst., I am reported to have said that Mr. Fowler's reports had been in arrear" for seven months." The words I used were some months." Mr. Fowler has clearly shewn me that the delay in the issue of the reports on the two occasions to which I referred has not been due in any way to neglect on his part, as they have been ready at the usual time and as your reporter's mistake (unintentional I am sure) further tends to convey the impression that these matters were several months behind, I feel bound in justice to Mr. Fowler to make this correction. I should greatly regret that any such impression should be left in the mind of the public. Those who come most in contact with Mr. Fowler in his work know the exact contrary to be the fact. I am, sir, yours faithfully, Llanelly, March 17th, 1897. R. GUEST.

FUNERAL OF MRS. J. R. THOMAS, IRVON HOUSE. The funeral obsequies of the late Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. J. R. Thomas, Irvou House, Nelson-street, were celebrated on Friday last, the officiating clergymen being Revs. D. M. Jones, M.A.,vicar of St. Pauls, and Philip Rees, curate. The funeral was of a private nature, only the relatives and intimate friends of the deceased joining in the sad procession. The mourners were-Mr. R. Thomas, Mr. F. Jones, Mr. Northcote Newton, Washington Hotel, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Mr. and Mrs Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas. The mortal remains I were interred at the Church Cemetery. Wreaths in fond remembrance of the deceased were sent by 11IÍr. and Mrs, Vaughan, Mount Pleasant, and one from the York Hotel, Swansea. Mr. Thomas will have the J _Vj-ir.ua:by of a large circle of friends in his sad bereave- i ment, among the number being his colleagues on the j executive of the British Steel Smelters' Amalgamated Association.

I I THE JENNINGS' MEMORIAL 1 FUND. I I SUBSCRIPTION LIST. I I MAGISTRATES' FUND. I Already acknowledged, £ 155 Mr Gwilym Evans, L5 5s Mr. W. S. Marsh, jS5 Dr. Buckley, £ 5 total, £ 170 5s. GENERAL FUND. Already acknowledged, £ 242 6s.; Mr. H. W- Spowart, £ 5 5s. Mr. J. C. Howell, X5 5s; Mrs. Dd. Samuel (late VauxLiall). X5; Mr. H. R. Thomas, A:5 Mr. J Thomas (Plasissa), L5; Mrs. Thomas (Plasissa), £ 5; Mr.Dd. James (Stepney Street), JE5 Dr. Samuel, X5; Mr. A. P. Lewis, £ 3 3s. Messrs, John (Felinfoel), £ 3 Messrs. D. Harry Bros., X2 2s. Llanelly Fire Brigade, £1 10s.; Mrs. Ann Reynolds, £1 Is. "Anon," ;Cl Mr. Wm. Lewis, 10s total, 9295 2s.

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL. I LIST OF ATTENDANCES. The following is a list of the attendances of the members of the Council during the year: I Boar<T Finance Hi hway Sanitary I property and Committee of ¡ Meetings. Committee. Committee. Committee. Estate_ whole Board. r Name. ~Noi No. of No! No. of Ncx NoT of No. No. of No. No. of No. No. of Total. Name. No. No. of No. No.of I No. No. of oNo. of ,\i called, attend, called.¡ atten-I called attend. called. atte ,id. i called. attend. called. attend. called. attend. called attend. 1 21 12 I 10 I 'is?2:Ti2021 13 10 10 6C) Mr. D. W. Rees (chairman). 17 16 ? I 8 8 7 10 W> II I J.Gnmtbs(viee-chairman) 18 20 18 19 I. 10 B7 i J. Maybery 17 14 » f g ¡ (, Dd. James 16 14 ••• ••• ••• 8 „ Rd, Guest .1. 15 i 9 9 8 41  Dd. Thomas 15 I J20 21 ¡. I. 10 66 ) I J. ITatisard 14]. I Ch man 16 16 ••• 54 i Ellis Evans 14 j 10 — ••• 11 7 42 I John Hopkins 13 I. 15 15 8 51  I Owen Charleg 13 15 ¡ 16 ••• 10 54 Tbos. Hu-bes 12 ? 9 8 6 35  J Thos. i,?Fillianis 12 ? 12 15 | I 5 44 John Thomas 12 13   45 I W. W. Brodie 11 11 .» — — Chinan 10 6 ?38 I I ErnestTrubshaw 9 2 3 6 20 II C. F. Thompson 9 6 ? ?? J. S. Tregoning, juur. 9 I'" 12 iChman 13 ••• 'f Wm. Howell 7 1 ? ———- 2 11 ——

THE LOCAL PILOTAGE. I A COMMUNICATION FROM A « MARINER." DEAR SIR,-At a meeting of the Llanelly Harbour Commissioners held at the Town Hall on Monday last, it was remarked by Mr Guest That one tug boat could not possibly serve the pilotage of the port." Perhaps Mr. Guest is not acquainted with the manner in which the pilots work, and it might interest him to know that one tug boat only is being used at present at one time. True, the two tug boats are being used for pilotage purposes, but they are used alternatively, each boat taking a fortnight to work on. If the pilotage can be properly served by one tug boat now, then why not when the pilots have a boat of their own ? A comparative statement of the pilotage and towage charges in force at Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, and Llanelly, was also presented at the meeting. Now, sir, I hold that no comparison can be made between the charges at Llanelly and the ports mentioned. For instance, take Swansea. The pilots at Swansea can pilot two vessels inwards and outwards (that is, four vessels) at one tide, because they have an open chaunel, whereas at Llanelly the pilots have to work a distance of 9 miles along a narrow and circuitous channel, and so can only take one vessel one way, in or outwards, besides which the shipping at Swansea is many times greater than at Llanelly, so that the pilots earn three or four times the wages of a Llanelly pilot. Were the pilotage charges here reduced, the pilots would be un- able, after paying the tug boats for their services, to earn a living wage. A truer comparison would, I think, be made if the average earnings of the pilots at the ports mentioned were stated, for, surely, a master pilot at Llanelly is equally entitled to at least a living wage as those at the other ports mentioned. Yours truly, MARINER. I

THE SCHOOL TESTIMONIALS. DECISION BY THE SCHOOL BOARD. It is stated that the Llanelly School Board have issued a regulation to the teaching staff under their jurisdiction prohibiting testimonals being given to teachers on the staff of the various schools in the district.

DEATH OF MRS. CHALLINDER. At Hnstol, on the iitn instant, tnere passed away peacefully, in her 48th year, a well-known old Llanelly resident, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Challinder, wife of Mr J. J. Challinder, advertising agent, and who for years was chief at the Llanelly Post Office, then conducted at the Thomas Arms Hotel, and afterwards in Vaughan Street. Mrs. Challinder was born in Australia, but came to Llanelly when very young, residing with her parents at their Llauon farm until her marriage. Mrs. Challiuder was buried on Wednesday in Greenbank Cemetery.

THE GAME OF DRAUGHTS. The return match between the Swansea and Llanelly Draughts Clubs was played on Tuesday evening last at the York Hotel, and ended in a win for Swansea. Score Wins. LLANELLY. Drawn. SWANSEA. Wins. 1 Davies (capt.) 0 S. G. Fryer .3 1 J. Jones 1 Evans (capt.) 2 1 Jas. Davies 0 J. Morris 3 2 1. Gumb 1 W. Terril. 1 0 D. Poley. 1 J. Tucker. 3 1 A. Lewis 0. W. Easson 3 3 W. M. Phillips 0 J. Dargeville 1 0 M. Hughes. 1 B. Bonham 3 0 T. J. Williams 2. H. Easson. 2 2 A. Parkinson 0. A. Webber 2 iil 6 23

NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE RAILWAY- THE ATTITUDE OF THE LLANELLY BOROUGH COUNCIL. A large amount of local interest is being taken in the bill, which will come before a parliamentary com- mittee in a day or two, for the extension of the North Pembrokeshire Railway. The only section of the pro- posed new line that immediately affects Llanelly is that which enters the rich agricultural and mineral district at our back. Under the provisions of the Bill as at present constituted, the new line will tap these natural resources and take them to Swansea for ship- ment, as, while the extension will connect with Swansea by the G.W.R. and the Midland, there will be no connection with Llanelly. This is manifestly unfair. It is generally felt that, given a connection either at Gwili, or Cross Hands, or both, the line would be of benefit to Llanelly, and we believe this is the view taken by the Borough Council. A deputation of the Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Harbour Com- missioners on Monday last, and strongly advocated this policy. The local authorities seem to have ac- cepted the recommendation and we believe that steps are now being taken with a view of inducing the pro- moters of the bill to amend the clauses to that extent, the opposition of the Llanellv authorities being, on that condition, withdrawn.

I ASSAULTING AND BEATING. I A CASE AT THE POLICE COURT. At the Town Hall, on Wednesday, before Messrs. R. Maclarau and Major Bythway, J. Jenkins and D. Jenkins, both of New-road, Llauelly, were charged with assaulting and beating J. Davies, Lakefield-place, on the 13th of February. Mr. W. Howell appeared for the complainant, and Mr. T. R. Ludford defended. Mr. Howell in his case remarked that the circum- stances referred to the buying of a horse at Morriston 12 months ago, in which the complainant went surety to the two defendants for a horse they had bought. An execution bad been placed in his client's house for payment of the same. He paid the amount, and went to look for the defendants to ask them what they intended doing in the matter. He found them and it was then be was set upon most cruelly. t J. Davies the complainant, said that about 12 months ago he was at Morriston. Mr. Ludford did not think it advisable to go back 12 months to prove a case which occurred last Feb. The Bench We better hear the whole story. Witness, continuing, said that D. Jenkins bought a horse there for £5 10s. and Jenkins asked him to be- come surety. He had to pay the money under an execution in his bouse. He saw Jenkins in the Prince of Wales on the 13th of February. He asked him then when he heard from Swausea. He replied it was a fortnight since he heard from Swansea. Witness asked him what he was going to do and the father who was with them said "you better pay for it." He then told the defendants that there was an exe- cution in his house and that he had to pay for the horse. They bad not paid him yet. The defendant David had sold the horse since. Witness asked them to pay by weekly instalments, when they said they would not pay. He told them they must pay some way or the other. David then knocked him in the eye. Joseph took his watch away. They then knocked him about in a most terrible manner and tors his clothes. When he had the watch returned, it was almost in bits. He went to see Dr. Samuel and Capt Scott. Cross-examined by Mr. Ludford: He found a policeman near the Athenaeum. He was only a short time near the Prince of Wales. He went there to see D. Jenkins to try and get the money out of him. He did not strike them with the umbrella. Nobody saw them have the quarrel. It was done very quietly. He went as surety on their promise to pay the money. Dr. Samuel said that the defendant called on him on the day in question about 11.30. He had a large black eye. The skin was abrased. His coat and waistcoat were also toru. It was the largest black eye he had ever seen. Cross-examined by Mr. Ludford Anything of that kind could have been caused through a fight. He only saw Davies once. W. Owen said he was a stable boy at the Prince of Wales. He was there on the 13th of February, and saw Davies in the lane about 10.30. D. Jenkins, one of the defendants, was there with him. They had a quiet talk together. He did not see J. Jenkins at all. He saw Davies strike D. Jenkins with au umbrella be had in his hand. He struck him twice. David Jeukins struck him once and then went into the house. Cross-examined by Mr. Howell: He lived at New- road next door but one to the Jenkins'. He was 16 years of age. He did not see their father. He had been in the Prince of Wales about four months. They had not given him any money to come as witness. He took the watch back to Davies, it was twisted about the handle of the umbrella. The Benchconsidered the case proved aud fined them J £1 19s. 2d. each including costs.

[MUSTARD AND CRESS. Dafen Board School has gained the" excellent" drawing grant for the third successive year. Last Friday evening's "smoker" at the Liberal Club, Mr. R, H: Linn presiding, was a great success. Mr. Lane, photographer, has taken some fine views ef the steel works after the storm." Mr. S. L. Broom invites subscriptions to a fund to- enable him to proceed with his law suit. The Leader is of opinion that the final tie in the local school football league will be won by the Dockers. The best-behaved county in England is Cornwall, but Carmarthen runs it hard—so the Blue Book says. Mr. R. Thomas, Llanelly, was one of the artisteS appearing at a concert held at Pentrechwyth on Satur- day night. The Rev Elvet Lewis officiated at anni versary services held at the Congregational Church, Llausamlet, on Sunday evening last. On Monday at the County Court, His Honour and an idle Ashburnbam operative discussed the ethics and expediency of striking for higher wages. There are more thieves in proportion in Monmouth- shire than any county in England, and fewer in Car- marthenshire than any county in Wales. Life is more worth living in Radnorshire than any other county. The county commits less suicide than any other county in England or Wales. The sum collected at Stradey on the occasion of the Llanelly and Swansea match in aid of the distressed tinplaters at Kidwelly amounted to £ 1 9s. 5d. His Honour announced at the County Court on Monday, that in future be will deal with the "small cases first, and let the big fare stand stem to the last. The Swansea players (says the Leader) consider that two matches a season are quite sufficient with Llanelly, and if the latter are given four fixtures next year, there will be a row in the camp. Mrs. J. A. Jones (fesires to gratefully acknowledge, through the medium of our columns, all the letters of sympathy and kindness she has received from private friends and public bodies in her sad bereavement. Mr. Tennyson Smith and an anonymous correspon* dent have been going "hammer and tongs" in the Western Mail as to how many times the verdict has been for the prisoner in the mock trials of alcohol. Mr. Chamberlain and the Liberal Unionists are not to have Wales all to themselves. Mr Asquith has, through Mr Lloyd George, accepted an invitation to address a. public meeting at Carnarvon early in the ensuing autumn. The annual tea, followed by a .public meeting, of the Women's Gospel Temperance Association was held at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening. A full report of the proceedings will be given in oar next issue. The" Sospan Fach" again I Mr. W. J. Chambers, of the Bird-in-Hand, Market-street, has invited the Llanelly Football Team to a banquet to be held at his house on the 23rd of March in honour of the unbrokea record. The Philpott-Peregrine case, heard at the Llanelly County Court on Monday, travelled into a variety of interesting departments,—from notes on a journey to London to the age of lead pencils. Among the interested spectators of the proceedings were some lady friends of His Honour. There was an element of novelty in the fervour with which a local contemporary in its issue of Thursday last urged its readers to be at the Royalty doors early the same evening in order to get good seats to witness the 11 Sign of the Cross." The Sign of the Cross" Company had left the town on the previous Sunday Mr. Lucy in the Daily JVews of Saturday re- marked that Mr. W. S. Caine is gradually estab- lishing a position as father-in-law of the House of Commons. One of his daughters is married to Mr. Herbert Roberts, M.P. for West Denbighshire. A younger daughter is now engaged to be married to another Welch member. A house at Llanelly (writes a correspondent to the South Wales Daily Post) is inhabited by three distinct families, repsesenting a total of 14. Under the same roof are the dog, the cat, two pigeons, and two ponies, the latter usually being tied to the bannister when not otherwise employed. And it is not a big house either. The late Dr. J. A. Jones, of Llanelly, in physique resembled the late Dr. Herber Evaus, and they both suffered from diabetes. A correspondent in the ln- dependent states that it is within his knowledge that the doctor said to the popular preacher as late as last sum- mer, It will be a race between us." How pathetically true the words have proved to be Mr. John Griffiths was irresistible at a meeting of the Highway Committee over which Mr. Hansard pre- sided on Friday afternoon last, in his inquiries for the sanction of the commitee for the asphalting of New Road on the left hand side. The remarkable thing is that, despite the inquiry, there was no production of the sanction, which, peradventure, may have run away. His Honour, Judge. Bishop, was not in the heaven- liest of moods at the Llanelly County Court on Mon- day. One of the first persons who appeared before him was the mother of ten children and the wife of an absent defendant who had already spent a few days in gaol as punishment for the non-payment of a debt. His Honour regretted that he was unable to send the wife to gaol as well. Mr E. Keri Evans, M. A., formerly Professor of Logic and Philosophy at the Bangor University College, who is at present supplying the place of the headmaster of the Llanelly Intermediate and Technical School, has been appointed one of the examiners in logic at the University of Glasgow. A London correspondent says that Mr Chamberlain's reply to the committee of the Liberal Unionists of Wales and Monmouthshire inviting him to deliver a speech at the Llanelly Conference is entirely sympa- thetic, but not decisive. He hopes to be able to attend, but cannot promise to do so until the labours of thfr Session are over. Alderman Gwilym Evans is a faithful attendant at all the meetings of the bodies of which he is member* Strangely, he was absent from Thursday's meeting of the Carmarthenshire Councy Governing Body, and Mr. W. O. Brigstocke asked, Has the chairman re- turned from his happy honeymoon yet ? The ladies present cast doubtful glances at the queryist, who was suitably puuished by his unanimous election to the vacant chair. The Rev. Dr. Ll. Bevan is now en route for Europe, and Mrs. Bevan has left England to joiu him at Alex- andria. Arrangements are being made for a welcome to be given to Dr. Bevan at the Colonial Missionary meeting in the City Temple on May 13. At a farewell meeting, held at Melbourne on the eve of his depar- ture, it was intimated that a member of his congrega- tion was going with him,on the principle that the Jews always held that the chief rabbi should never go un- accompanied for, said they, Satan is always at the door of the synagogue, ready to carry the minister away the moment he leaves it." The Colesburo Advertiser (South Africa) in a recewt issue contained the following in reference to the Colesburg Grammar School Since our last prize- giving there has been one change in the staff. Mr. C. J. Randell was appointed First Assistant Master in January last, and has fully justified the choice made by the Committee. His teaching is able and thorough and, what is of equal if not greater importance, his discipline is sound. Drawing in the Upper School, which has never been a Tery stiong subject, is now efficiently taught by Mr. Raudeli. who holds special certificates in this branch of school work." Mr C. J. Randell is a native of Dafen. When it is stated that Mr. Gladstone still takes a more than ordinary interest in politics, it is well to remember that he stands almost alone among the great old men of the world few busy men, like he has been all his life, having reached the age of 87. His nearest neighbour is Pope XIII., who is 86 Verdi, the composer, now 82, may rightly be considered third on the list. Then comes Bismarck and Adolph MenzFI, 81 Crispi and John Ruskin, 77 Herbert Spencer and Jean Ingelow, 76 Prince Hohenlohe, 75 Max Muller and Li Chung Tang, 73 Karl Blind and the Marquis of Dufferin. 70. All these, and more, too, have attained the allotted three score and ten," but Gladstone may be considered, figuratively speaking, the foremost of them all. One amusing incident at the County Court on Monday afternoon relieved the duiaess and monotony of the proceedings for the remainder of the sitting. A de- fendant, rustic and bucolic, entered the witness box: armed with umbrella and receipts, engendering a doubt among the audience as to which he intended to produce for the satisfaction of His Honour, The subsequent proceedings proved that both were unavailing and the judge declared that the defendant would have to pay up. Our bucolic friend did not take kindly to the ruling and: sat down in the witness box to ruminate apparently over the waywardness of the law, a.nd there he seemed likely to remain for the rest of the afternoon but for ¡ the reminder of the officers of the Court that there were other cases for heenug before the court rose and that the box would be needed by others. Tb--eapon,*he rustic left, taking his utmbrella with him.

36irtljs, huarriagts, atib 33tatlis. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS.—Office, J3 3, Goring Place, Llanelly. A. D. DAVIES, registrar. Office feours: Morning, 10 to 12 a.m. except Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m., and every evening, 6 to P.in. BIRTHS. LKWIS.—On the 25th ult., at Omia House, 60, Brynmor-road, the wife of James Lewis, of a daughter. EDWARDS.-On the 10th inst., at Marble Hall-road, Llanelly, the wife of J. Edwards, of a son. DWENS.—On the 12th inst., at Caradock-street, the wife of Wm. Henry Owens, of a daughter. DAVIEs.-On the 13th inst., at Cilwrfa-row, Llanelly, the wife of Charles Davies, of a son. SMITH.—On the 14th inst., at Island-place, Llatielly, the wife of Wm. Henry Smith, of a (tatigliter. oCOLLINs.-On the 15th inst., at Bigyn-road, Llanelly, the wife of James Collins, of a son. MARRIAGES. DANIEL-DAVIES.-On the 13th inst., at Lloyd-street Chapel, by Rev. D. Lewis, William Henry Daniel, to Martha Jane Davies, Dafen-row, Llanelly. ClIABLES-EvANs.-On the 16th inst., at Maescanner Chapel, Dafen, by the Rev. P. Phillips, pastor, David Charles, Cilsaigfach, Dafeu, to Edith M. Evaus, The Shop, Dafen. BALL—EVANS.—On the 13th inst., at Hall-street Wesleyau Chapel, by the Rev. W. Hunter, Thomas George Hall, 64, Marble Hall-road, Llauelly, to Elizabeth Evans, 29, Brynmor-road, Llanelly. DEATHS. 'HARDING.—On the 10th inst., at Cambrian-street, Seaside, Llanelly, John, son of D. Harding, aged 21 years. SCURLOCY,On the 10th inst., at the Royal Park Hotel, King's Square, Llauelly, S. Scurlock, aged 29 years. ■CHALLINDEH.—On the 11th inst., at Dean-terrace, Moorfields, Bristol, Elizabeth Aun, wife of John J. Challinder, advertising contractor (late Post Office, Llanelly), aged 48 years. Interred at Greenbank Cemetery on the 17th inst. ■* SfSiKlSB IVANB.-On the 15th inst., at Bryncaeran-terrace, Llanelly, Lizzie Anne, eldest daughter of John Evan, printer, aged 22 years. THOMAS.—On the 16th inst., at Station-road, Llanelly, T. Thomas, aged 34 years. WILLIAMS.—On the 12th inst., at 16. Brynymor-road, Llanelly, Thomas Williams, aged 81 years. -JSNKINS—On the 13th inst., at 8, Andrew-street, Llauelly, John Jenkins, workman in the boiler yard, aged 30 years. GIRIFFITHS.-Otl the 11th inst., at Glanmor-terrace, Llanelly, Hannah, widow of the late Thomas Griffiths, aged 60 years. WILLIAMS.—On the 11th inst., at 6, Marble Hall, Llanelly, John, the son of John Williams, aged 17 years. LEWIS.—On the 6th inst., at Brynmor-road, Llanelly, Sarah, widow of Thos. Lewis, aged 71 years. HUGHES.—On the 10th inst., at Machynis-fach place, New Dock, Ann, wife of John Hughes, colliery manager, aged 71 years.

THE HARBOUR ACT SAFE. THE efforts made last week before the Select Committee of the House of Lords by the traders of Burry Port to render nugatory Certain provisions of the Llanelly Harbour Act Of last year were defeated. As Llanellyites, careful for the walfare of the town and port and interested in the navigation of the estuary generally, we may reasonably rejoice in the success attending the opposition offered the Bill of amendment by the town authorities. To taanyit is a matter of regret, independently of the question of merit, that the traders of Burry Port should have sought to destroy the integrity of the Act of last year, as the attempt will, to Some extent, introduce an element of acerbity into the relationship existing between two ports ill the same estuary. And herein lies the error into which our friends at Burry Port have fallen. In the evidence before the Select Com- mittee and in the proceedings antecedent thereto, they assumed the existence of an innate and invincible antagonism between the two ports and their interests. As a matter of fact, there is no such antagonism. It is to be remembered that Burry Port is, together "ith Llanelly, within the estuary which it is the dutyand prerogative of the Commissioners to overlook and safeguard. They are, therefore, sister ports, the Commission entrusted with directing the destinies of the estuary being partly constituted by Burry Port representa- tives. The assumption, therefore, of an inevit- able antagonism between the ports is a mistak- en one, hurtful to the interests of each. Rivalry there no doubt must be, but between Sister ports in the same estuary it should lie ajfriendly and a healthy rivalry. In rela- tion to the merits of the question, we have no hesitation in saying that the Commissioners had:invincible argument on their side in their opposition to the Bill. A s our readers are aware, under the Llanelly Harbour Act of last Year, the Commissioners are entitled to levy Certain charges upon the tonnage of imports and exports at Burry Port in consideration of the benefit conferred upon the navigation of thej channels of Burry Port by the improve- ment works which have been constructed by the Llanelly authorities. The Burry Port traders sought to render the clauses,legalising the liew charges, nugatory, alleging in the first place that the clauses in question had been slipped in more or less surreptiously. This plea received but scant treatment at the hands of the House Of Lords Committee—and it deserved none Other. There can be no doubt that the training have improved the navigation of both har- bours, for the engineers who have constructed the walls have had regard to the well-being of the whole estuary. It is only fair, there- fore, that all the Ports in the estuary should bear the burden of cost. We Confidently submit to our friends at Burry Port that it would be the apotheosis of Unfairness that Llanelly, which has pledged its l'a.tes and its town estate up to the hilt as Security for the money borrowed for carrying On the work of improvement, should have to hear alone the burden of cost, and divide the 4dvantages with a neighbouring port. The clauses in the Act complained of by the traders of Burry Port impose no hardship upon our neighbours; they guarantee no special rates and no special privileges to ourselves. The effect the clauses have is to hold even the balance between the two, offering exclusive Privileges to none, but common advantages to both. The rejection of the Bill by the Parlia- mentary Committee will, doubtless, be of real service to the Llanelly authorities in the finan- cial arrangements it will be necessary to Negotiate in relation to the new dock, for the Estimated revenue, under existing conditions of trade, accruing to the Commissioners from Burry Port as a result of the new tolls is little, if t\ynling, short of £ 1,000. The promoters of the Bill of last week stated that, taking the trade of the last three years and striking an average, the result would shew an endowment from Burry Port of nearly £1,600 per annum. However, the promoters of the Bill were naturally endeavouring to make the best ease I possible, and the figure named would be real- ized only o. the assumption that the Com- missioners would impose the maximum tolls permitted by the Act. But this is what they are not doing nor are they likely to do so. However, as trade increases, the revenue from this source will grow, but even under the con- ditions at present in vogue, a substantial aux- iliary revenue will be forthcoming—9 ufficient, together with the security of the shilling rate,to guarantee that the money necessary for the new dock will be readily forthcoming, and on advantageous terms.

ECHOES OF THE WEEK. I [BY SIRIUS."] I THB INTEGRITY OF THE HARBOUR ACT. On the first blush, there may appear to be an element of bad taste in congratulating the Llan- elly Harbour Commission on the intactness and integrity of the recent Harbour Act, when re- gard is paid to the fact that the interests marshalled as the attacking force were those of our friends and near neighbours at Burry Port. From the first, I expressed my regret that need should have arisen for the declara- tion of hostilities between the two communi- ties, between whom there were and are many more interests that are identical than divergent. However, the Commissioners had practically no option but to go to war," the hostile attitude of the traders of Burry Port having been, in my opinion, precipitate and ill- advised. The parliamentary proceedings are now over, the attack of the neighbouring tra- ders upon the integrity of last year's Act has been completely repulsed and it is to be hoped that the authorities invested with the control of the two ports will endeavour to discover a policy of progression of advantage to both and of hurt to none. Reviewing the evidence sub- mitted to the parliamentary committee, it has to be conceded that the Harbour Commission- ers had an invincible right to the dues which our Burry Port friends sought, in their own case, to render nugatory. I A SCORE FOR LLANELLY. I The victory of the Commissioners over the traders of Burry Port is an obviously significant one for Llanelly, a victory with more import- aiit issues than those disclosing themselves at the first blush. It will, for instance, be of enormous advantage to the Commissioners when they are ready to negotiate for the loan of the 9150,000, necessary for new dock pur- poses. There ought, in fact, to be no difficulty in obtaining the money, as the shilling rate and the Burry Port contribution under the Act will alone offer excellent security for those disposed to put a little into the maritime hopes of Llan- elly. In short, the two items named would guarantee on P,100,000 interest at the rate of something like 24 per cent. per annum. Many of my readers will be surprised to learn that the charges leviable upon Burry Port traders under the Act,whose integrity we have sustained, will yield something like £ 1,000 per annum to the Llanelly exchequer. This, together with the shilling rate, therefore, disposes of the financial difficulties connected with the coming new dock. I THE COMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION. There is, not, unfortunately, an overwhelming preponderance of men of grit and understanding on the Llanelly Borough Council. There have been occasions when the body in question has been much more satisfactorily constituted than it is at present. That there is, at any rate, room for improvement nobody will deny. For the moment, however, I am not concerned with questions of improvement. Desirable as that may be, it is our duty first of all to see that the character of the existing constitution suffers no deterioration. As my readers are already aware, the annual municipal election is at hand, two members for each ward having to retire, with the option, of course, of standing for re-election. The members who retire on this occasion are Mr. Tom Hughes and Mr. J. Griffiths in Ward I. Mr. R. Guest and Mr. W. W. Brodie in Ward II.; and Mr. Charles and Mr. D. Thomas in Ward III. It is not my purpose to enter here into a consideration of the claims of the retiring candidates. Some of them, I understand, do not intend to seek a renewal of municipal honours. What, however, is of importance for the moment is that the ratepayers should, at any rate, see that in the forthcoming election the character of the existing constitution of the Council suffers no deterioration. Heaven help a community whose municipal government falls into weak and incompetent hands!

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. New Seeds at RANDELL and SONS. AMBULANCK.—The Women's Ambulance Class will be held to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Higher Grade School. MUSICAL.-Mr. Luther Owen, Llauelly, was organ- ist and accompanist at a concert held at the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Aberayron, on Thursday last. IF you want a real good I Wedding Ring, the best place is at H. KALTENBACH'S, Vaughan Street, and Arcade, where, in addition, you will get a genuine present.—ADVT. "AN INDIGNANT RATEPAYER."—Your letter should appear above your proper name, as the charges em- bodied in it do not justify us in publishing it under a nom de plume. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AID SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the above Society was held at Morriston on Monday, when the Rev. D. Evans, Burry Port, was re-elected financial secretary. PARK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—On Sunday evening last a powerful sermon on the dual aspect of the Christian life, the devotional and the active, was preached at the above place of worship by the Rev. D. J. Thomas, Carmarthen.