The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

BURtiY PORT. I I Our friend Mr. David Owen, lbs venerable 'I choirmaster of Tabernacle Chapel, is indis- posed. We wish liiin a speedy recovery. I -0- I Mr. J. Brylhon Williams, the popular Pcm- brey baritone, scored another success OJI Saturday. -0- The new diary of the Urban Council has been issued. -0-- The yearly services of Bethel C.M. Chapel were hcM on Sunday awl Monday evening last. The special preacher was the Rev. W E. Prytherch, Swansea. The services through- out were largely attended, and the eloquent sermons were highly appreciated. J A good number of the Burry Port children will attend the National Pageant which will be held at Cardiff shortly. The Pontantwn Water Question is to be re-opened. Councillor John Rowlands gave notice at the last meeting that he would pro- pose a motion to that effect at the next meet- ing of the Council. Now 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 read. A successful competitive meeting was held at the National School, Pembrey, on Saturday nude.- the .auspices of the Public Parks Com- mittee; The competition in every class was very keen. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. Dan S. Evans, Llanelly; literature, Rev. James Griffiths, Pemhrey; drawing, Mr. H. Snook, schoolmaster, Pembrey Accompanist, Mr. D.Rogar Williams, Pembrey; secretary, Mr. John Williams, Post Office, Pembrey; and treasurer, Mr. George Reynolds. Awards:— Best essay on "Duty," English or Welsh: divided between Mr. William Erasmus, Burry Port, and Cymvo." Soprano: divided he- tween Miss Maggie Morgan, Burry Port, and Master John Hugh Williams, Llwynhendy. Tenor: Mr. George Erasmus, Pembrey. Bari- tone: Mr. John Howell, Pembrey. Recitation for adults: Mr. G. Aneurin Jones ,Burry Port. Drawing: Mr W. G. Goodshin, Pembrey. Duet: Messrs. G. Erasmus and J. Howell, Pembrey. Mixed choir (not under 20), "O! Dduw, rlto im' dy hedd": Pembrey Choir (conductor, Mr. J. Hugh Morgan). Champion solo (own choice): divided between Mr. J. Brytlion Williams, Pernbrey, and Mr. Henry Braze! Pwll. A quiet wedding was solemnized on Whit- Monday at Jerusalem Chapel, l>y the Rev. J. Rogers, and Mr. W. Evans, district registrar. The contracting parties were Miss Sophia Greville, Aehddu, and Mr. W. Moses, Maesteg The bridesmaid was Miss Moses, sister of the bridegroom, whilst the, duties of best man carried out by Mr. David Greville. After ilic ceremony the happy couple left for Soa- coinbt. where the honeymoon will he spent. THE EISTEDDFOD. More favourable weather for a Bank Holi- day than that which prevailed on Whit-Mon- day it would be impossible to desire, and not- withstanding the fact that there were counter- attractions in the neighlxraring towns, the exodus from Burry Port was tremendous, but tho influx for the purpose of attending the eisteddfod overbalanced this exodus, and the town was visited by hundreds of people from all parts of South Wales. It was the second annual eisteddfod held under the auspices of the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Church, and there can he no doubt that this year's event was a complete success. Tho proc-eedings were carried on at the- <-hape1, and early in the day it, was found that the. seating accom- modation was insufficient. The committee, we understand, have already decided to con- tinue the eisteddfod on Whit-Monday of next year, when a large and commodious marquee will lYe erected for the occasion. The com- mittee have every reason to he satisfied that their second attempt# fully realised their ex- pectations. Excellent singing was heard, in all competitions. In opening the day's pro- ceedings, Mr. R 1'. Hammond delivered an appropriate address. A better conductor than the Rev. R. Ellis Williams con id not be iound. He performed hia difficult duties most efficiently. The adjudicators gave en- tire satisfaction, and not a single complaint was heard against their decisions. They were:-Music, Mr. D. J. de Lloyd, Mus. Bac., and Mr Jacob Gabriel, G. and L., Argoed. Literary, Mr. I). B. Phillips (Carodyn).. Felin- foel. Drawing, Mrs. II. Ellis Williams and Miss Hammond. Prize bags, Mrs Morgan (Har- bour House), Mrs. Edwin Bowen (Pemberton Ausnue), and Mrs. Howell Lodge). The accompanists weie Mr Cerodig William*. Ijlangeiinech, aud Mr. W. T. ilk-hards, Burry fort. The secretarial duties were entrusted to Messrs. W. Owen (general), Mv. D. R. John and Mr. D. T. Davies (musical), and Mr John T..b\\ís (literary), and they are to be highly I complimented for the excellent arrangements Which ? ere camed out without a birch. The awardsPianoforte solo (open), "Minuer in I n Major): Miss Annie Watts. Morris ton. 2 1), -,N Rosser, London House, Burry Port; 3rd, Mr. George Terrell, Llanelly. Pianoforte, solo for children under 14 years of age, u Welcome March d. Newell): Nicholas, Llvvyn- > bendy. Drawing, "Map of Wales," for child- J ren in the parish of Pembrey: Master Haydn Samuel, Underbill. Burry Port. Bovs' &olo. under 16 years of age, Will you meet me at II the fountain V: Master Edwin Neil, Llansam- let. Girls' solo, under 16 years of age, "Every l>ody should know Miss Lizzie. King, Pont- to fi;t, my God. this night," Miss Thomas, Llwyn- hendy, Llanelly. Recitation (open. "Araeth Lleweliyu divided between Mr. D. Owen, I Liar; :l m aud Mr John Thomas, Pontardulais I Duet'for children under 16 years of age: Miss May Watts, Morriston, and Master .T. Hughes Williams, Llwynhendy. Hymn-tune competi- D 1 1 n t. tion: "Duebesy," name unknown. Recitation i wo- h ji¡'n under 10: Miss R .Tone?:, Station { I Road, Loughor. Tenor solo, Last Watch": I Mr. John Brazell, Llanelly. Reading, in vVelsh, a. portion from. the first ten chapters of St. Mark, for children under 16 years of •^ge, Mr. Brinley Jones. Carmarthen. Bari- tone solo; "Cymru fy ngwlad" (Pugh Evans): Mr Aneurin Morris, Loughor. Recitation for children under 16 years, "Y Dedwydd Dri": I divided between Maeter H, Davies. Llwyn- hendy, and Miss E. Jones, Loughor. Solo, jpen to any voice, Yr hyn a garaf fi": Miss Maggie Morgan, Burry Port. Champion solo for children under 16: divided between Miss I.- s Lizzic? King, May Watts, Morriston, and Miss Lizzie King, Pontllanfraith. Soprano solo, "Light of the World divided between Madame Bessie Evans, Ammanford, and Miss Blodwen Hop- kins, Liangennech. Duet, tenor and bass, "Y ddau Arwr": Mr. W. T. Rees and Mr. E P. Richards, Pontardulais. Mixed choir, not under 30 in number, "0 I Dduw, rho im' dy hedd": Pembrey United Choir (conductor, Mr I ?iiit-i-an solo for John Hugh Morgan). Champion solo for females, "The Vision of the Cross": Madame Bessie Evans, Ammanford. Champion solo for males, "The Raft": divided between Mr. Aneurin Morris, Loughor. and Mr. J. Burry Morse, Pontardulais URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. I The ordinary monthly meeting of the Burry I Port Urban District Council was held on Thursday evening last at Somerset House, Mr F. J. Evans in the chair. There were also present the Rev. J. H. Bees, Dr. J. H. Wil- liams, Messrs. Thomas Beynon, Hume B. Roderick. David Evans, James McDowall, R. G. Thomas, J G. Hancock, John Rowlands, Thomas Hughes, W. V. Jones, John Leyshon, together with the Collector, Surveyor, and Clerk. MINUTES. I The minutes of the previous meetings were J read and adopted. TENDERS. I Tenders were received for the supply of I earthenware pipes to carry out the Achddu- Isaf drainage. There were; five tenders re- ceived. Two of the local tenders were pre- cisely the same figures, and the Surveyor suggested that a sample pipe be asked for. The Rev. J. H. Rees protested against such action, and said that the Council had already invited tenders, and it.s duty \vas to accept or reject any tenders. There was a prolonged discussion, and a suggestion was made to divide the order, but was not approved of. Ultimately, Mr R. G. Thomas proposed that. a. vote by ballot be taken, and it was agreed to. Dr. J. H. Williams strongly protested against such tactics. He believed in open voting, and left the room whilst the voting wa.s going on. The ballot went in favour of Mr. W. P. Edmunds's tender. I BORE WELL. j Mr. R. 0. Thomas asked if any further communication bad been received regarding this question. Thei Surveyor replied that a letter had been received from Mr. Daniel, the mineral agent for Earl Cawdor's estate. Thf) letter Laving been read, it was considered that the terms therein were unreasonable, and it was agreed to defer the question pending a reply from the Stepney Estate Agent. I RATE. Tire common sea' of the Council w as affixed to a rate of Is. lid. in the £ to cover the es- 11mates for the ensuing half-year. The sum to be collected is £ 1292 Is. lOd. I SMALL DWELLINGS. Dr. J. H. WiUiarns proposed That this Council do hereby undertake, to act under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Act. 1899. and that application be mad-e to the Carmarthen- shire County Council for consent to act as the local authority for The said district for the purposes of the said Act." Mr. R G. Thomas seconded. Mr. John G. Hancock moved as an amend- ment that the Council do not take such a step. There was no seconder to the amendment, and the proposition was carried. I WESLEYAN ROAD. I A letter was read from Mr. Arthur Mor- gan, of the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Val- ley Railway Company, stating that a supply of ballast for the diverting of \VesIeyan Road would be given free of charge. Mr. R. G. Thomas moved that the seal of the Council be affixed to the agreement. Mr. John Rowlands seconded. Dr. J H. Williams moved that the seal be not affixed, Mr. David Evans seconded. The proposition was carried, after which the Clerk informed The meeting that the eli-, version of Wesley.an Road was legally agreed W. For Welsh Butter, Eggs, Bacon, and Ham go to D. Burry Walters and Co., Station Road. Their Tea at lIS. 7d per lL. is the talk for miles around—best ever sold at the price.

FELINFOEL The iiiort,i ()f tlle J:ue Mrs. Har- ris (nee Misn M. Rohens) aJ'rind in LlaneHy on Thursday c\eniug, and were conveyed to I the Vicarage. All the blinds were drawn. along the route, and a general note of sadness was apparent. The burial took place on Fri- day afternoon, and the funeral was largely attended. -0:- Tire village presented a very deserted ap- pearance on Whit-Monday, there being no attraction in the village, and holiday-makers were consequently obliged to go elsewhere. Extensive preparations are, being made to ensure a most fitting eoio.memorat.ion of Adu- lam's bi-centenary. The chapel itself has been painted, and already the villagers ane vying with each other in setting their houses in order. Painters, decorators, plasterers, and masons have certainly no cause to complain, os tiwy have lately had a grand time locally.

JIMV t'e w a ppl I cations m Mk mgr '1 ;'I\J;PS1(\;])i) jr Iff Nff trouMeeome Sores, m ? .??.?????W W"1jn's and Boils. It ????t t it musical effect REG p Break- 1-igs. C. leatises the Flesh from Impurity, :md S(ts up a rapid healing process so for all surface troubles it??:. nt??M?  ?' i II:; ;G:¡: :I:a" ?Ct.  ,-=,L m -<tJ!iUjJJi'Ð1:,>ø,k'ljlI.IiIi.M;l WILLIAM DAVIES and SONS, 27 & 29, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, Have 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 goods. I Bedroom Suite, comprising Wardrobe, Dressing Chest, Washstand. g Towel Rail, and Chairs, from igS 10s. They have a nice 3 feet Bedroom Suite in Satin Walnut, with Swing Glasses to Dressing Table, for iCS. Special Designs of customers can be made at the Factory at WERN CABINET WORKS. A Large Selection of Bedroom Suites in Oak, Mahogany, Satin Walnut and Walnut to choose from. lw ■1 Oak Dressers of various kinds and. designs. Bedding and Bedsteads j of all kinds. UNDERTAKING. Funerals Completely Furnished. PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THIS WORK. W. D. & SONS art Contractors to the Llanelly Union. Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the Truth." A FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Will be delivered (God willing) at GAS BUILDINGS, MURRAY STREET At 6.30 p.m., on SUNDAY, JUNE 6th, 1909. Subject: "THE DEVIL." BY MR. THOMAS. A cordial invitation to all. All Seats Free. No Collection. Please bring your Bibles. BIBLE CLASS on Thursday Evenings at 7.30. To those who want SPECTACLES   J SIGHT TESTING DAILY. Free of any Charge WplBsBflDL n Personal Attent/i.on. pfj Personal A. ttent'i.on. By a Fully Qualified Optician /jf; holding the Highest London Qualification. ° Charges Half the usual prices. EVAN JONES, Ohemist and Optioian I 40, STATION ROAD, IiLANELLY. I l"1

LLWYNHENDY AND DISTRICT. The! tea and concert at Berea Chapel on Saturday was highly successful in every way, and it was certainly the desire uf all /present that similar functions should he lieid more often. -0-- We are pleased to understand that a move has at last been made to get an eiateddfod on a large scale, as will be seen, from our ad- vertising columns. With such a capable sec- retary as Mr. E. P. Thomas the result need i not be feared. Quoits are gaining in popularity locally, and I with a little enthusiasm one of the local ex- perts may perhaps top the league table. But j The ladies of the Zenana had a tea at Tabefr riacle on Tuesday. j

LLANGENNECH. i The Women's Temperance Organisation j (ILD.M.D.) held a conference ai Bryn Sion Church last Tuesday, when representatives j attended frofn the affiliated societies of Ilan. I germeeb, Loughor*'Llwynhendy. Llanelly, and I,. Pontardulais. Under the presidency of that eminent Welsh litterateur, Cranogwen, seve- ral vital matters bearing upon the inner work- 1 ings and methods of the movement were well discussed. After the close of the meeting a social tea was held in Salem Vestry, where I later able temperance addresses were delivered by Cranogwen and Mrs. Jones, rontardawe. Members of the Salem Band of Hope, con- I ducted by Mr. John Lewis, Master Glyndwr I Harry, and Mis see Gladys Hanmerton and Ethel Williams, together with Misses Winnie ¡ and Eluned Thomas, rendered valuable aid to I make the evening's programme attractive. Mrs. Hugh Jones, of Llanelly, took the chair, I and her services were much appreciated.

i TRIMSARAN. On the night. of the 26th ultimo genial Dr. Howells called, me from the house to hear the nightingale. While enjoying a rich treat, it, was very good of him to restrain from keeping the good tiring to himself. An unselfish nature is a beautiful one. A few days prior to this date, Mr. Umbleton informed me that he had heard the sweet bird several times, but I tried to convince him that he was quite mistaken. It has been said that "Philomel" | shuns Cornwall out of sheer jealousy, and if that delectable county, why not the rnagnifi-, j cent village of Trimsaran, where we are ex- eeptionally fortunate in having many lovely singers? When in Sussex I often listened long and delightedly to the Queen of Song- sters," never tiring of its marvellous song, nor should I do bo however freQuently I might hear it.—W. B. -0- On Friday evening last a meeting was held at the Council Schools for the purpose of dis- tributing certificates to those members of the Ambulance Class who had successfully passed the recent examination. J. W. Graham, Esq., | C'ulla House, acted as chairman Mr. Graham had the pleasure of distributing the certifi- cates, and also of presenting Dr Howells with a beautiful walking stick on behalf of the members of the class, on which was inscribed. —" Presented to Dr. J. Howells by the mem- bers of the Ambulance Class." It is said that- Dr. Howells, will also start a nursery class for the ladies next winter. -0-- The Parish Council met on Saturday at the Council Schools. :0-0-- ¡ The number of Parish Councils.in England' and Wales is over 7000, and while the legisla- | tion of 1894 which brought them into cxis has not achieved :JU 1}¡:¡t its promoters expected lit the direction of arousing local interest in rural parochial affairs, there is plenty of scope for sound public work to be done by members of the Councils. The Act of 1900 empowers a. Parish Council to appeal TO the County Council, if the District Coun- cil neglects to build under Part III., and further empowers the County Council to take over and use the. powers of the District Coun- cil under the. Act. It must be inferred from this that the Parish Council, is henceforth ex- pected to discuss the housing of the parish- ioners, and to request the District Council to adopt the Act wherever new cottages are re- quired. i On Sunday laet Sardis held ibeir "aaniver-: í sary services, when the Rev J. Davies, Porth, and tho Rev. M, Roes, Llandyssul, dolivered eloquent sermons. Despite the weather, there were large congregations. P Sir Oliver Lodge said: ThE waggoner who sauntered along the centre of the road, not, j leaving suiffcient room for anyone else to j pass. the. dropping of orange peel, and ->f.he.r I thoughtless actions like these, were all signs of a want of ethical training. -0- Messrs. Brunner, Mond, and Co. have eon- ducted an official test of the dust-laving quali- ties of their calcium chloride in Middlesex during last week. If successful it will be a great boon. I' -0- The Rational Friendly Society owes its in- ception to a Welsh-speaking native of New- town, Montgomeryshire—Robert Owen, who is also the founder of Socialism in this country, as well as the father of Co-operation, whose annual congress is held this week in New- castle-on-Tyne, upon, which I shall make a j few observations next week.—T. E. D. There is money to be made in poulry A There is money to be made in poultry. A penny. A workman meeting with an accident on his way to work is entitled to claim com- I pensation.

I KIDWELLY. I S. L, Gravelle, sculptor, Burry Port, has re- I cently opened a branch at Causeway Street, Kidwelly, near the Town Hall. Particulars I. supplied, on application to the above, or to Albert Jenkins, Bryn Morfa.

I Five Roads Sports. i The Fourth Annual Sports at Five Roads were fairly well, attended on Tuesday. Re- 100 Yards Flat Race (open to Five Roads • School children): 1st, Tom Morgans; 2nd, T. Rogers. Half-mile Novice Bicyde Race: 1st, E. Wil- liams, Trimsaran; 2nd, W. Phillips, Loughor; 3rd, D. J. Morgans, Loughor. 120 Yards Open Handicap: 1st, R Collins, Burry Port; 2nd, Elias Jones, Five Roads; 3rd, D. T. Lewis, Burry Port. One Mile Open Handicap Bicycle Race: 1st, T. Thomas, Iloiitveates; 2nd, J. Evans, Pwll: I 3rd, D. J. Jones, Cross Hands. 120 Yards Flat Race (open to boys under 16): 1st., W. Jones, Tumble; 2nd, W. Rogers, Five Roads; 3rd, J. Davies, Five Roads. 220 Yards Flat Race: 1st, R. Collins, Burry Port; 2nd, Elias Jones, Five Roads; 3rd, T. Jones, Tumble. One Mile Scratch Bicycle Race: 1st, J Evans, Pwll; 2nd, T. Thomas, Pontycaics; 3rd, D. Davies, Five Roads. Half-mile Flat Race: 1st R. Collins: 2nd. D. Lewis, Burry Port. Half-rnile local Bicycle Race: 1st, D. Davies, live Roads.; 2nd, T. Thomas, Pontyeates. High Jump: G. Walters, Trimsaran. Best Football Place-kick: W. "Fishguard" Thomas, Llanelly. ) Football Competition <12 a-rside). Only Burry Port entered, but it-i order to get, a com- petition "Fishguard" Tholll as selected a side from the field, and although they played the game quite unprepared, and in their ordinary clothes, Burry Port had to go all the. way to defeat them by a try

Musical Success. Miss Nellie Novello Griihths was the successful tviuaer of the pianoforte solo competition at the eisteddfod held in Kidwelly Last week. Miss Masy Annie Jones was awarded a book prize for excellence in pianoforte playing at the Llanelly Centre, in connection with the London College of Music. Both are pupils ■>: Miss Mary Evans, Downing- Street.

A Union of Urban Councils. PROPOSED ASSOCIATION FOR WALES. A feeling has existed for some time that it would be very advantageous were the Urban Councils in the Principality banded together in an Associa- tion, which, whilst preserving its individuality, would work. where advisable, in concert with the National Ucban Council's Association. With ? view to inaugurating the movement, a conference was held in the new county buildings, Llandrindod Wells, ou Whit Monday. Mr. James Ed wards, Chairman of the Llandrindod Wells Urban District Council,1 was voted t) the oiwir. r STf^SBI .= Mr. Spowart presented a list of Councils who were either represented at the conference or had expressed their approval of the proposed associa- tion, which included some of the principal Councils in Wales. The population repre-ented by Councils who were either represented or who had expressed approval of the scheme was 388,077. Mr. Spowarfc enumerated the reasons for the establishment of a Welsh Association. They all agreed, he said, that the National Association was a force. If the councils of Wales were banued together the National Association would be bound to give better attention. There were particular questions which affected Wales. He suggested that the nLti, L sbculd go no further than a pledge by the representatives present for the expediency of forming an association for Wales. As to the subscription, thought a purely nominal one would suffice. The fallowing resolution was moved by Mr. Howells, Llanelly, and seconded by Mr. Tom Taylor, Fontypi-idd: "That the representatives of Welsh urban district councils here present are of opinion that it H advisable to form an association j of the urban district councils in Wales, and that j such association be fonned accordingly, and the representatives here present resolve to recommend their respective councils to join the association." The I eshtion was unanimously carried. Particular emphasis was laid on the fact thit it would be the association's earnest desire to act in concert with the National Association. Mr. Arthur .Be8 (secretary of the National Association) ppoke in favour of the proposed Welsh Association, and expressed the earnest hope that the association would be successful and work in harmony with the National Association. A provisional -committee was appointed of non more than one representative from each council present, or which had signified its approval of the scheme, to consider and draft rules for the associa- tion, ant to report to a further conference. Mr. Spowart v appointed Secretary pro. tern. QUOITS. LLANELLY v. LLANSAMLBT. The above teams met io a League Match on Saturday iasf. Scores:— LLA'SL^A Y. George Madley 9 W. Rees 15 David Thomas (C&pt) 21 B. J. 21 W. Evans 21 R. Harries 19 W. Harries 21 M. 21 148 LLA^samlet. M. Walters C. White 21 J. Evans U W. Donne 23 D. Doz)ne 7 G. 21 J. Leyshon TI C. Donne H 113 On Saturuay "ext, Llanelly play Hkewer, at ilie Pottery Grounds. o QUOITING CHAMPIONSHIP. A grand <■; jo<'t.ing, competition took place at Llandovery on Whit-Monday in connection with the eisteddfod and sports. The prizo (ftered was a silver c'jp fvalue and £ 1 is. in r.sah. the cup to be won three times. Thirty-one competitors took part in the contest^ an d very interesting gaijies were witnessed. The WilDer turned out to be. Mr. R J. Evans, engine-driver on G. W.R. (Llan- dovery Branch), who finished four p-nnta ahead cf a well-known -Scoteh cjaoiter, named Amott. Printed and Published by the "Llanelly Mer- cury" Printing Company, Limited, at thei* Offices, Rf, Market Street., Llanelly, in ih* County at at arte 6K.