The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

-I LLANGENNECH. I —.— At the last County Court, in the case of Lancly v. David John. Maes Road. Llangen- nech. the name of Samuel John was inadver- tently reported as being the defendant. We wish to state that Mr. Samuel John had no connection whatever with the case. -0- I All true lovers of music can expect •> rare I treat in the performance of the Elijah." on Saturday next, by the Sale:a Choir. The ar- tistes are well-known favourites of eistedd- fodie fame, namely, Miss Blodweu Hopkins (Liinos Morlais), Miss Eira Gwyn, A.R.A.M., who will make her first appearance in these parts; Messrs. Llewelyn R. Bowen, Swansea, I and W H. Protkeroe, of Llanelly. The con- ductor. Mr. J. Reed, L.T.S.C.. has for iii i T. i worked very assiduouslv with .his choir. Con- venient trains will run up and down the line. We are pleased to hear that Mr. ('i-.vllyni Harry, who was recently appointed io a Car- narvonshire School, still prosecutes his musi- cal stadias, for at a large Llandudno eisteddfod j he captured a silver cup. out of twelve com- petitors. for pianoforte plavine. and the next- at Llanvwst his school choir divided the first prize. -0-- We hear that Mr. Morton Evans has con- sented to succeed his father in the presidency of the local flower show, in which the late Mr. Evans took a deep interest. The show has already acted as a strong stimulant to in- telligent and successful gardening in the parish.

KIDWELLY. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES. The pulpit of the Parish Church was on Sunday occupied by our old friend and neigh- Lour, the Rev. Hugh Ree, B.A., ei-PLate-iii- charge of Llandyny, Mr. Bees's place being tilled by the Rev. D. T. Jones, B.A., curate of Kidwelly; whilst the Vicar of Kidwelly 'the Rev. GrufTydd Evans, RD.) was the preacher a.t the special services on Sunday at St Mary's Chinch. Burry Port. -0- At. Hie Morfa C.M Chapel, on Sunday and Monday, special services were held, at which lite Revs. J. IX Jones, Ynysybwl, and W. W. Lewis, of Newport, late of Kidwelly, were the preachers. Mr. Lewis, who was pastor of the C. M. flock here for some years, and who, whilst here, did excellent work, preached in English on Sunday afternoon. Very large congregations attended each service. The collections were devoted towards liquidating the chapel debt. -0- S. L Gravelle, sc-ulptor, Burry Port, has re- cently opened a branch at Causeway Street, Kidwelly, near the Town Hall. Particulars supplied on application to the above, or to AiU-rr Jenkins, Bryn Morfa. OBITUARY. On Saturday news arrived here of the dentil at Cardiff, after only a week's illness, of Mr Richard Ernest Davids, son of the late Mr. R. H. Ditvidtj and Mrs. Davids, of Lady Street, in t his town. Mr. Davids, who was a railway clerk, had -only left for Cardiff a few weeks His brother, Mr. Harry Da vies, 1 icing also engaged titei-e iii a similar capacity, it The intention of the whole family at one.) 1 i e Kidwelly and reside at Cardiff, pre- ( i it ns to this effect having been almost "J]ivleted \vhell this sad hluw fdL Ernest, as ho was popularly called, was very greatly liked by all with whom be came in contact. He had been very ill sit n, e apparently quite re,covered ere he left, for Cardiff. He was only 22 years of age The body was brought home from Cardiff on Monday evening, Mr. Gwilym. Jones, also a Kidwelly boy, eon of Mr. and Mrs. William J<-oes. West End, who is a railway clerk. eoming down with the body. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the inter- '«u>>t being at St. Mary's Churchyard. The following, amongst others, sent wreaths: His cousins irev W. G. Gravelle, St Michael's C. j !fege. IJl:.tll dnff, a.nd Mr. George Gravelle. h onpefer College School), this being inscribed '"To our cousin from Willie and George. Lord keep his soul through Hitu who is the Resurrection and the Life R.I. P. His fel- low elorks at the Goods Office, G.W.R., Car diir ~"A tribute of sincere sYlupathy." All at 17 Richmond Crescent, Cardiff, ''with sincere sympathy." The G.W.R. goods clerks at Llandly-" In loving- 'memorv." Messrs. Da vies, Dodd, Walsh, and Bisatr, Cardiff. His friends. Lil and Bes-ie-- "In loving memory," t(, There was a large attendance at the iuiioral. The Great Western Railway goods clerks were represented by Messrs. Gal- ley Richards and Gwilym Jones, Llanelly. —o— At the eisteddfod to be held at the Tow n Hall, Kidwelly on May 22nd, Mi-. Burry Wal- ters's tuneful composition, Darlun ar fy niron." is the soprano solo for competition: "Sweet Memories" (Puglie Evans), the tenor solo; and "Wales" R. S Hughes), the bass solo. Thersi are other interesting competi- tions, including a champion solo Cany song), open recitation (any piece), and an open duett for ladies (any composition), and several items for children. Good prizes are offered.

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TRIMSARAN. I Keen disappointment was felt when Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., M.P., failed to turn np last Tuesday week io give an account of his stewardship, and his absence from the Honse of Commons during the autumn session, as well as his conduct in voting against the compulsory feeding of necessitous school children on April 23rd. An explanation is j needed. I —o Now that Dr. J H. Williams, Snowdon I House, Burry Port, has been adopted as the Parliamentary Labour candidate for the East Carmarthenshire division, we hope that all workers will rally to his support. The Southend Town Council lias decided to exclude all ministers of religion from the Education Committee. An admirable resolu- tion. -0- On the railways of the United Kingdom last year, 382 company servants were killed, and 5140 injured. <  The following is an extract from the rep,)l' [ 'I of an examination, held at Trimsaran 0) April 15th, 1909, in connection with the Trim- saran Branch of the ?t. ?ohn''s Ambulance 1 Association:—Examiner, Dr. E. Evans; lectu- rer, Dr..1. Howells; successful candidates- Fourteen passed for First Aid Certificates, viz., Archibald -T. GrirSths, \Ua rn Jenkins, Tom Beynon, William E. Wiuiams, Evan Davies, Rhys Llewellyn Rees, Th08. Roberts, Thomas Jenkins. James Moiiis, John Lloyd, David Harries, William Evans, Sidney D. Griffith's, Thomas Williams Junior Certifi- cate, Joseph Howell Rees. Voucher, Edward Howells. We heartily congratulate our good and able doctor, likewise the candidates, on the success achieved. I I hJ "0- The Right Hon. John Burns said that the 'I most foolish war this country ever fought was the war against the Boer Republics. -0-- On the 23th ult. I had the pleasure of hav- ing an interesting chat with Mr. G. Dean (Dean, Hetheriogton, and Co.), patentee of the famous Staffordshire kiln, which needs •inly one-third the coal used in the down- draught singlè kilns, and turns out bricks ex- cellent. in quality and colour. The Stafford- shire kiln at St. Julian's, Newport, Mon, has I an ave.rage output of 110,000 bricks per week. each chamber holding about 12,000 bricks.— T. E. D.

BURRY PORT. For W-dsh Potie", Eggs, Bacon, and Ham so xc> D. Bony Walters and Co., Station Road. Their Tea at 1". 7d per lb. is the talk fur miles around—best ever sold at "the price. Xow is the time for Spectacles. Can you read this without straining the eyes in some way? If you can't, you must have Spectacles. John Walters, Chemist, Optician, &c, opposite the Station, has a special room for testing the eyes. Watch the children how they react.

 ? LLWYNHENDY AND DISTRICT. ) Anniversary services wore held throughout i Sunday and on Monday ■evening' at Tabernacle Chapel, the: special preai her fill the occa- einn being the Revs. R. H. Jones, Llangen- deirne, and Hennas Evans, Cwmbwria, Swan- sea. Splendid sermons wet: ..1d.i,cted by both divines, and the attendances at every service were ,as usual, large. Mr. Abel Thor-s. and his htm-luuan, the Re- I'owyn Jones, paid us a flying visit on Friday night, and the greeting extended to him was merely so-so. The re- marks in last, week's "Mercury" are worth attention, and the absentee member ought by now to be convinced that deeds, and not arc-, days. j Surprise visits have lately been paid to several .houses in the district 4fy burglars These light-lingered gentry, who take such a keen interest in other people's property, will shortly, we hope, make the acquaintance of P.C. 1'. Davies; and, although they them- j' selves1 will hardly appreciate his good quali- ties, snch a meeting would ceTtajnIy gladden -0- the whole community. that all There is a strong feeling prevalent that all tite I.o (  C(,j;,I b irLe f,-)r a siikg- the local churches should combine for a sing- ing festival. The idcais certainly a good one. Xot only would it lie of immense value to congregational singing, but it would also Lcndit the members. This combination of the whole community, irrespective of sect, would ultimately be the means of diverting the minds of the people from unnecessary re- j ligious bit-kerings, to strive fcr the common good, and to make the lives of the coming generation as pleasant and beneficial as pos- sible, by providing open spaces for bodily re- creation. and a spacious and more worthy library, instead of the present sham of a liljrai-y. tti?2

FELINFOEL. j I Mr Abel Thomas," K.C., M P., was at Adulam Vestry on Friday night, being accompanied by the Rev. Towyn Jones. At the advertised time to start, there were about a dozen per- sons present, but ultimately the vestry was comfortably filled. Mr. f. Jenkins took the chair. At the outset, Mr. Thomas sought to excuse his remissness as their member by I declaring that perhaps he would not be liked so much if lie appeared oftener amongst his constituents. Passing quickly over the work of the present Government, Mr. Abel Thomas then dwelt at length with the Budget intro- duced by Mr. Lloyd -George, declaring it to be the most democratic document in British history. It was terrible' to think, he said, that in a Christian age, millions of pounds are spent simply to gratify nations who are anxious to rush at each other's throats. It was, consequently, absolutely essential for our own safety, and the peace of the world, that we should maintain the supremacy of the sea And this, of course, meant money. But ifving about t?e pre- what was extremely gratifying about the pre- sent Budget was that a. beginning was now being made to tax the; right people. Great. as the oliery would be. therH. w&s no need to fear the House of Lords. They would not dare to throw out the BLi-igut: but if they did, thit would lk- a good thing for the Liberal Party. It was. in Mr Thomas's opinion, a poor man's Budget. Dealing with Disestablishment, the speaker declared that he would do his utmost to gain for Wales what was right and proper. But tliti ,f Lords being as it was, con- stituted of Roman Catholics. Agnostics, Chuivhtnen. and only :» very few Xoneonioi'- oii-.r,s. there was -> hone' of rias.-dng the Bill. y. b w high rime io consider what r: à I ¡ w i i o • h,- e »- f boo i s.. t> .r 0 ti, ¡ 1 ■■ 11: to. KXJ.XKX ti-lu povl' | The Rev. J. Towyn Jones, the Amman Val- ley firebrand, followed, and was soon in a hwyl." Facts, fancies, and fallacies, were hurled at the audience with unrelenting rapi- dity, and in a style which is essentially his own. Some of the choicest tit-bits were those dealing with Disestablishment, the Welsh. Church Com mission being most aptly ¡ called a great burl- sque. His opinion on education is also -,i-. ,tli mentioning, since he (irmly believes that secular instruction is the only solution —The vote of thanks to Mr Abel Thomas and the Rev. Town Jones was proposed by the Rev. B. Humphreys, and se- conded by Mr. R. 3. Edmunds. — o— On Friday night, al'ic-r the departure of Mr. Abel Thomas, M.P., it was decided to re-form a Liberal Association in the village, and the following officials were elected:—President, Mr. T. Jenkins; vice-presidents, Messrs. Hy. Juhll and T. Hughes; treasurer, Mr R. J. Ed- munds; secretary, Mr. W. J. Price. A com- mittee of twelve was also chosen. At the same meeting one of those declared that Mr. Abel Thomas would be strenuously opposed at the next election by the Labour Party. Anniversary services will be held at Adulam next. Sunday, the special preachers being the Rev. J. Jenkins (Gwili), Ammanford, and — Lewis, Talybont. -0- Painters arc busily at work in making the outward appearance of Adulam Chapel, as pleasing as possible on the celebration of its hi- centenary. j The Library is also receiving equal con- sideration. -0-- Gradually it. begins to dawn upon us that the cricket season is due. The calendar cer- tainly declares it to be 60, but it. needs con- vincing. On Saturday next the local devotees of the summer game intend participating in a preliminary practice, and until then it would bo unwise to. consider tlw prospects for the coining season By the way, we are pleased to learn that Mr. Jere Griffiths will be home this week after a three years' stay in the United States. He will be a decided acquisition to the local eleven.

WILLIAM DA VIES and SONS, ) 27 & 29, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, I IIave a Special Show of their OWN MADE Bedroom and Parlour Suites. Intending buyers of them would save pounds g by buying off makers. W. D. & SONS willingly invite inspection of their goodsi Bedroom Suite, comprising Wardrobe, Dressing Chest, Washstand, 1 Towel Rail, and Chairs, from AS 10s. They have a nice 3 feet Bednoorn Suite- in Satin Walnut, wiLli Swing Glasses to Dressing Table, for JZ8. ? Special Designs of customers can be made at the Factory at I WERN CABINET WORKS. I A Large Selection of Bedroom Suites in Oak, Mahogany, Satin Walnut and If Walnut to choose from. -L ï. m————— !M!. Oak Dressers of various kinds and designs, Bedding and Bedsteads of all kinds. UNDERTAKING. Funerals Completely ————————— Furnished. J PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THIS WORK. 1 W. D. & SONS are Contractors to the Llanelly Union. ¡ Thou hast given a banner to thfm that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the Truth." A FREE PUBLIC I LECTURE t 1 1. G d t. Will be delivered (God willing) at GAS BUILDINGS, MURRAY STREET At 6.30 p.m., on SUNDAY, MAY 9th, 1909. Subject: ■ God Manifested in the Flesh." BY MR. R. THOMAS. A cordial invitation to all. All Seats Free. No Collection. Please brine your Bibles. BIBLE CLA8 Thursday Evenings at 7.30 To those who want SPECTACLES SIGHT TESTING Free of any Charge By a Fully Qualified Optician holding the Highest London Qualification. DAILY. J Personal Attention. Charges Half the usual prices. EVAN JONES, Chemist and Optician I 40, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY. '¡

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The Slaughter-house. -I, — IN A DISGRACEFUL CONDITION". i COUNCIL'S NEW SCHEME. i I At the. monthly meeting of the Urban Dis- trict Council on Monday evening, Mr. E. T. Jones, who presided, said that arising out of the minutes of the last meeting, there were certain recommendations with regard to 1,-he Slaughter-house that they had either to adopt or reject. Mr. Joseph Roberts asked for an explana- tion with regard to the appointment of a care- taker. The Clerk explained that the man whom Mr, Hill suggested to undertake the duties of Slaughter-house Inspector had had consider- able, experience in large slaughter-houses and abattoirs in the Army, and he was put for- ward as a man who would have a good idea of maintaining discipline', and of carrying out tho necessary formalities sons to keep the Slaughter-house in a better state. That was the reason why lie suggest/ that a person of that character should be appointed, because it was obvious that things had been out of order in the Slaughter-house. Mr John Simlett disagreed with the recom- mendation of Mr. Hill He did not believe that an old soldier, who probably was a man of character, receiving a pension of 2s. 6d. a week, should be engaged, because he was not the sort of man who would be able to do the work at the Slaughter-house. He, might be a good man as regards discipline. The Clerk spoke of the present caretaker, Mr. Cole, as being a hard-working and industrious man, and one who had been employed- under the Council for many years, and had done his work well. He did not therefore sce why they should dismiss Mr. Cole. He suggested that the Inspector should, look after the books and t-h-3 weighing, and by so doing they could dis- pense with the services of the young men sliggested at twelve shillings a week. He also found that the Clerk recommended that, pro- viding Cole left the Slaughter-house, they should find him some work in the Council's employ. What were they going to give him, unless they were going to give him an Irisli- man's rise from 30s. to 24s. per week? Mr. W. Bramwell Jones said that, having j regard to the- fact that Cole had made a spe- cial request that he should be relie ved of his duty at the Slaughter-house, he would rather employ the soldier. With, regard, to everybody that had been there, complaint had been made that they had not been successful. If they engaged a man absolutely a stranger, he would be more or less independent, and would not be influenced by any personal tavour. Mr. William David said that had the chair- man of the Estates Committee been present he was sure he would tell the Council that rhe Slaughter-house had been a. source of very great trouble to the Committee They all knew it, and even the Health Committee had brought a complaint to the Estates Commit- lee II ith regard to its management. The only anxivty of the Estates Committee was to so improve ihe organization there that the com- plaints should be done away with. They gave very serious consideration to the idea of em- ploying a man of military experience, and lie believed they were all of the opinion ex- pressed by Mr. Simlctt when they first broached the question. They thought it would be a great advantage to have a man who was -accust.orned to discipline, and who knew how to exact it from others. He. hoped the Council would show confidence in the Committee, and allow this experiment to be tried Mr. J. Walter Thorns observed thi.f bi, was one of the conlInhtee who visited the Slaughter-house for the purpose of investiga- tion. The work was carried on in a most slip shod manner, and from n sanitary point of view it was disgraceful. They looked the matter over very carefully. If there was any imurovement affected, he was quite sure it was for the benefit of the town generally. There were boye about the place, and the man had absolutely no control, and it was abso- lutely necessary to make some radical change. Tih'ic/ and the man had absolutely no con- tro l.. and it was absolutely necessaty 'to make some radical change Mr. D. J. Davies said (hat for keeoi-ig the y '!i '1 bMj!»e$sd ice w;V 1: V, v v:o.n' i-i> n- "w —->—~ .3. J, (, method of checking the cattle a.nd sheep, and they may be taken out without their knowing. Mr. Simlett moved, as an amendment that if the Council dispensed with Cole's services they should advertise for a man as caretaker, at, a salary of 30s. p-er week. There, was no seconder to the amendment, and the Clerk's report was adopted.

TRIMSARAN.  TR?SARAN. To the Editor of the "Llanelly Mercury." Sir,—I am surprised at the challenge thrown out by Mr. Davies 'in his letter of last week, .seeing that he has no real cause to pick a quarrel with me. By following the advice of a. foolish friend, he has displayed a lament- able lack of common sense and courtesy He is welcome to his opinion of my attitude to- wards him. I also enjoy my opinion of Mr. Da,viee and his contributions to your valuable paper. Were I to voice it in the manner he seeks, lUln sure he would not like. it a, bit. At present I am far too busy to oblige him, but his temerity will cost. him rather' dear in the. near future. In the meantime I will pro- cure a medal for Mr. Davies for conspicuous ability in tying tongues up." This will be a. little solace to him when he has tasted the bitterness of absolute defeat.—Yours, etc., OBSERVER.

Disestablishment. j TO-DAY'S CONVENTION AT ZION CHAPEL. I TO-1?AY'6 (';(.)NN'I,"NTION AT ZIO' i? A great convention, in conuectioll with the Disestablishment Bill, for the county of Car mart,hen and West Glamorgan, will be held at Zion Chapel to-day. A conference will be ) held at 2.30. when some prominent ministers j from Llanelly and district will take part. In j the evening a public demonstration will be held at the same place at 7 o'clock. Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams, M P., will preside, and j the principal speakers will, include Mr. Timothy Davies, M.P.: Mr Clement Edwards, i M.P.; Rev. J. Hugh Edwards, London; Rey. J. W. Matthews.' Swansea, and Edgar Reef3 Jones, Esq., M.A. The Discstablishment of the Church in Wales has been a burning question to political leaders in Wales for many years, and it is to be hoped that the electorate of Lianeliy will tutu out in a solid phalanx, 111 order to make the convention the success it deserves. Should any member of the Executive of the Liberal Association desire to obtain a dele- gate's ticket for the convention at 230 in the } afternoon, or for the public meeting in the evening, the secretary of thex Association, Mr D. Jennings, of 47 Stepney Street, will be most harpy to supply them with same at his office.

i Proposed Skating Rink. U- i QUESTION BROACHED AT THE TRADES j COUNCIL. At the monthly meeting of the Urban Dis- trict Council on. Monday evening, a letter was read from the Trades and Labour Council suggesting that the Council, instead of laying down a bowling green, should provide a skating rink for the town. The letter pointed out that ihe Market Hall would be a suitable place for the rink. Mr. W. Bramwell Jones: Does that mean that the working-men of Llanelly are, refusing a bowling green'{ We were told by the gentle- men advocating it that it was for the benefit of the working-men of the town. Mr William David: I should like to ask what the position is with regard to the bowling green (laughter), and I would like to ask as on, of the leading lights of the Trades and Labour Council what earthly good, a skating rink would be to him? (laughter). (l i d ?). ,)t tile, Mr. Simlett said he did. not bring the re- solution before the Council. Mr. Simlett said they could refer the mat- j tor to the atatee Committee, and ask Mr. N. Griffiths to attend the meetinc. Mr Bra rr-well TOlles: Was lie the gentle I ) fhmght Ihe green Yn a scheme for gcu; lomt f*1 ■; teri. i ;d —■ -V '• ■ L. i.1 I

A REVOLTING STORY. < 'HILD ..vEGLECT AT FELINFOEL. A revolting story of child neglect was rela- fed to the magistrates on Wednesday, when Lewis and Margaret Lloyd, Farmers' Row, Felinfoel, summoned by the N.S. I'M' for neglecting their children. Defendants pleaded not guilty. Mr. Martin R. Richards, who appeared to prosecute said the defendants were charged with nevi.ee.t.jog their six children. They liveèiin v tiixee-roomed house, at a rent.al of; 3s. per ww' k The Illspctor had paid sixteen visits io lb., house previous to the issue of the summons. When he visited on the 31st March he to a ad the children in a filthy and verminous -condition, and simply begrimed with dirt. The house was also in a fearful state The -,tairs appeared as if they had never been washed. When the Inspector and P.C. Harries went up to the bedrooms, the stench was so great for the moment that they had to go ao-.vn again. They ultimately went back smofcmg their pipes. The bed in which ihe "two defendants and three children slept was in a disgraceful state The other bed, in\\J¡¡c-tl three little boys slept, was even in -a worsw state, and the covering of the mat- tress had totted aw ay, and the clothing only consisted of two old coats. The male defen- dant worked very regularly, and the case against, boo was not There could be no question that the woman had heer> dlinking. Inspector said that one day in March he saw the child Hilda, three years and ninp months, lairiy nourished and in a very filthy condition. Her face and body were begrimed with tilth, and very verminous. Her clothing was also filthy and covered with verminous nook-. > a young girl, two years and nine jid, was very poorly nourished and e < with vermin. Maggie, one year and n i itbs. was also very poorly clad and ar i to. be very ill. Witness also examinee tho house, accompanied by P.C. Hanies. The back kitchen was in a. dirty condition, and had' a very foul smell. In eon- sequence of the smell that emanated from up- stairs they could hardly ascetid, and they-.had to return. They went- up again, and saw the bedroom containing two beds. The beds were swarmed with, fleae, and black with tilth The bed-clothes eonsisted of a blanket and coun- terpane equally filthy. There was no bed covering, with the exception of two old dirty coats. The. floor was swarmed with dirt, fiud appeared as if it had never een washed* He pointed out the condition ot the house to the female defendant, and she replied," I am the only one to look after the six children and the h.ov»«a, I do not get drunk. I onl. I take an o'oeasi.ona! glass of beer for supper: I On the sarneday he called upon the male de- fewlant. at the works, and explained to him the condition of things, and be said, "I know the beds could be better. I sleep in the front fli.e el" *(Jr.ii in tlie. I-)ack..voTi look it. fv wife does not get- drunk now. I earn 36s. per week, but 7s .is kepi back by my employer." Defendant: Do you think any working man could live in a house in the state you bave I am stating the truth. Mrs Lloyd: Did you not call at mv house- yesterday, and ask me to plead guiltv? You suid the condhion of the house was better. Inspector Jones said, the house was much nmjioved when he called the previous dav. Dr. Roberts said he was satisfied that the conditions, under which the children lived were detrimental to their health, and they must have endured actual suffering. David Thomas, school attendance officer, said he had seen the female defendant, under the influence o" drink. P.C. Harries corroborated the evidence of Inspector Jones. The Bench said they ^onsider.-d the ease a serious one, and were it not for the con- dition of the female defendant, and the num- ber of young children, they would commit her to prison. had decided to bind the de- fendants liver on. probation for two vears, and they won id have to pay Rl towards the costs- Printed and Published by the "t'i- .ir -'•»'* *■'ri]:W [ <"Vup 1 a v, I,oy'1 :• 1. »♦ trj ~5 ChtoaUy ..b< 1 i..t > I. ii.; 1 .«. tj.