The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

BURRY PORT. I At the Stepney Road English Baptist Church on Sunday a very successful Sunday School quarterly meeting was held and well attended. Mr. J. Eager presided, whilst Miss Gwen Morgan acted as organist. The pulpit of the Tabernacle Chapel was occupied by the Rev. Mr. Williams, Llangen- liec-h, on Sunday. The Rev. R. Ellis Wil- liams, the pastor,, was the special preacher at a Manchester Church. It will be very interesting to readers to note j the record of attendances of councillors during the hist year. There were 21 Council meet- ings and thirteen committee meetings, a rotal of 34 meetings. The attendances are as fol- lows:—Thomas Beynon, 33; F. J. Evans. 22: David Evans, 33; R. T. Hammond, 18: John G. Hancock, 17; W. V. Jones, 33; James Mc- Dowall, 31; J. H. Rees. 22; R. G. Thomas. 27; Richard Roberts, 4: Hume Buckley Roderick, 14; John Henrv Williams, 27: John Rowlands, 12. -0- Arnold's Reduced Prices. Flour down again —2s. 8d. per score: Large Crystals. 2Jid; Granu- I lated, 2id.; Best Lump, 2id.: 2 lb. Pot Mixed Fruit Jams for 4 £ d.. and 2 lb. Pot Raspberry and Strawberry for Sd.—Arnold's Stores. 7624 o The ordinary monthly meeting of the "Urban Council v .is held at Somerset House on Thursda,r evening last. and was presided over bv Mr. W. V. J< ^nes (chairman of the Finance Committee). The minutes of the previous meeting, together with those of the various committees, were read and adopted, after which several minor matters were discussed. I The Urban District Council Election took place on Monday, the polling station being the Council School. The duties of returning offi- cer were carried out by Mr. W. D. Thomas, Llanellv. There were 1023 electors on the list., of which about 750 recorded their votes. The result was declared at 10.5 p.m.. and was re- ceived with tremendous cheering by the large crowd who anxiously awaited the result. The figures were as follows:— Elected. R. G. Thomas 489 F. J. Evans 425 S. L. Gravelle .I 381 William Howell 378 John Leyshon 375 Arthur Morgan 312 Non-elected. "I c 0 Philip Eynon 223 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 fcyes. Watch the children how they read.

KIDWELLY. Tho eisteddfod and competitive concert held at the Town Hall, Kidwelly. on Saturday, proved a most interesting and successful func- tion. It was held under the auspices of St. Mary's Welsh Sunday School, and in the ab- sence of Mr. John Thomas. Velindro, the Rev D. E. Thomas, curate, presided. Mr. Thomas also ably acted as literary adjudicator, the musical adiudicator IJeing our old friend, Mr. J. Wigley (hiffiths, F.R.C.O.. who also gave universal satisfaction to all present. The ac- companist our talented and willing young townsman, Mr. W. J. Phillips. Mr. John Morgan was honorary secretary, Mr. Dd. Lloyd, hoi), treasurer. Messrs. W. Thomas. Charles Maliphant, James Gower, David Thomas, and John Williams rendered valuable help as stewards. The competitions were as follows:—Boys' solo, "No. not one": divided between Randell Jones. Llandefeilog. and W. H. Thomas, Burry Port. Girls' solo, "Bydd wrol": Edith lay nnY:(s, Dden. Pianoforte under sixteen years of :j'e. "Dreams of Heaven": Carne Evans, Kidwelly. Pianoforte s'do foi_ those under 14: "Silvery Waves": Tudor Evans. Kidwelly. Recitation for those under 15, "Cwyn y Crwydrvn'' (by James Jones. K'^wf-lly' nr'1 rMv-'dc' bet—em. Miss M. Jones, Shop. TJ1:mdef2il"g: Miss. S. A. John, Halfwiv, Lhinelly: and Miss Annie Jen Com recitation, "Plescrfad y Niagara": prize divided between Mr. (TWilYJ11 Jones, Llanellv, and Mr Gwilyro Thomas, i\id- "welly. Open solo, Mr. I). J. Bees. Kidwelly. Champion solo: prize divided between Madame Griffiths, Burry Po-f. and Miss M. Matthews. Louglior. Handwritine •competition: prize divifled between Morton Wild and Grcs- dell Davies, Kidwelly. The death took place on Saturday of Mr. Ebenezer Evans, of Kymer's Terrace. Mr. Evans, who was 85 years of age. met with a serious accident a few weeks ago! as reported in our columns at the time). He fell down as he was entering his house, and broke his thigh bone. Death was mainly due to this accident. The deceased bad lived at Kid. wetly for many years past, and was greatly TE- spected. His funeral took place on Wednes- day (yesterday) afternoon. Much sympathy is felt with the relatives, especially with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Evans (son and daughter-in-law), with whom he resided. -0- On Saturday news reached us of the sudden death, at Forth, of the Rev. Titos. Manuel, Welsh Wcsleyan minister. Mr. Manuel was well known at Kidwelly. having some years ago stayed here. and he was married to Lizzie, the second daughter of Mr. Francis Randell, of this tow u. The same day also, at Trinisaran, Mr. John John, head mechanic at the Trimsaran Col- lieries, died very suddenly. Mr. John was, years ago, assistant with Mr. David Rees, blacksmith, Park Forge, Kidwelly. II •"For sweet charity's sake." The committee I of the Kidwelly Quadrille Class organised on Wednesday of lasi week a whist drive and dance, which, despite the unprincipled efforts of certain people to harm the function, went off most successfully, though, owing to thesf people, who ought not to have said a word I against charity, several were pei-uaded to I keep away, and, of course, the > an c suffered. A very pleasant tWJÜ was spent bv all. who attended, and the organisers are 10 oe greatly praised for their kind thought, and effort. The successful competitors in the whist drive were; Miss Meredith and Mr.. R. Wild. -0 We are told that the annual fair held at I, Llansaint on Monday proved the most suc- cessful ever held in the cockle, village, there toeing 'a large supply of cattle and fat stock, and a good demand. Mr. Marshall Evans was also present with his popular ,conglome- ration of amusements, and "all went merrily as the marriage bell."

TRIMSARAN.. 1 M J I --] n I Messrs. John Francis and Son, Carmarthen* conducted one of the most successful sales at Maesgw ilym Fa tin, on the 29th ult., for Mr. John Evans who is leaving the neighbour- hood. with the best wishes of the inhabitants, for Llanelly.  Nvee;- the irinua- Oh Wednesday of last week the annual j pi,rish- meeting was held. when a strong re- solution was passed condemning the meeting which was held on March 14th, and declaring that the election of parish councillors van considered void owing to certain irregulari- tíep; and the Clerk was instructed to forward fhe above resolution to the C'ovintv Council. The meeting was breezy all through, and OIl several occasions almost burst into i The Democracy roust not he plaved too n>uc'i with. otherwise cliquism will be pulverised to atoms. -e NN- ,i l l I)e The death occurred on fcVd.iv. v»f i d. en.ee in €*e<;efn Farm, of Mr. RV-har.i J -»ti>•«. for many years the landlord, of the Bird in Hand. Trh^saran. The at Ttohoh^t.h. on Wcfi-^esdav. Mr. IWF very popular, and well' respccted, nlwrtys plea- sant in company. We express our deepest sympathy with the bereaved widow and child- ren. -0- Ragrer will be felt in the Gwendraetli Valley I at the news of the very sudden death of Mr. John John, mechanic, which took place on Sunday morning. He was on duty on Saturday at Trimsaran Colliery, where he was seized with his fatal illness. Mr. John was a most, unassuming and quiet man, a very faithful official to his employers, and will be missed very much. He passed away in the prime of life—on the right side of fifty. He was buried on Wednesday at Llandurry. We sympathise with his widowed mother, and sisters in their sad bereavement. -0- Bv what we have heard there is a very good prospect of a most successful eisteddfod here on Saturday next. Already, four choirs have entered for the chief choral competition. T. E. I). ) I

FELINFOEL. I I There was a general note of sadness throughout the district on Saturday morning when the terrible injuries sustained by Mr D. Griffiths, Tram Road. whilst travelling on the Mynydd M'awr workmen's train, became known. Even the intrepid colliers, who are accustomed to terrible sights, were sickened by the ghastly spectacle. However, they worked heroically to ease the pain of their fellow- workman, and evedyone lost a day's work in I order to convey the mangled form of the vic- tim to the Llanellv Hospital, where lie died within a. few hours. Deceased, who was 35 years of age. was a devoted husband and kind father, aUfl his loss will be keenly felt by the widow and three young children. The fune- ral. which look place on Tuesday, u as exceed- ingly large, hundreds of colliers being present. The Rev Philip Jones, Capel Newydd, officia- ted at the, house, and at the graveside the Rev B. Humphreys referred feelingly to the sad occurrence, while the Rev. T. Johns, Hotel), closed the service with, prayer. xh-°e children have passed away this week. On Thursday last the ifve-year-old son of Mrs M. Williams. Western Row. passed away, and 1 Fridav the infant daughter of Mr. W. J. Harrv. Trebuan, passed away very suddenly. On Saturdav the one-year-old son of Mr. Hop- kin Evans. Brndeg. died. Considerable sym- pathy is felt with the parents. l?, .t l iv is fc -,t vI,*tli tli, parci.i,-?Z. Quarterly meetings were held at Adulam Chapel on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. B. Humphreys presided, and the following took part:—Songs, Susie Daniel,, L. Dorothy Daniel, r '7,zie Sees, and Master Dan Bees: recitations, Misses Emilv Davies, Getta Williams. May B;bards, and Iet'tia Price. Masters L. D. Williams. Alfred B.nlg-r, Mervyn Badger. n. .l?'cph Davics. H?I.ertDavies. and Edgar Price. The i-.ovs?ndg?rls, conducted by Mr. I 1). R-es. also rendered choruses, and a num- ber of children went through a. catechism, the questioner being Mr. T..Richards. Miss Cvl?dve Jenkins.. Isfryn House, was on Sm'davni?ht.at Adu?m) Chur'el, the re- cip'ent of a handsome Bible on her departure I to Talgarth., Brecon, to take up an appoint, ment as headmistress. Mr. S. C. Ellis, "R^rw^o House, was one of the Llanellv and District representatives at the N.U.T. conference at Plymouth last week. -0- It is estimated that about £ 140 was cleared fit the Bazaar b' st w-ak. s" that the Hall and Library is now free from debt. The?inmng ?u?nb?''s is f,-e,, fr, were 1450, 398, ill tl, 1450, 398, 10C5. 524, 67, 552, 1454, 1010, 1518.

I DAFEN. Extensions are still being made at the local works, the present mill furnaces being re- placed bv modern patent mill furnaces. The object, of course, is the economy of fuel, which is a serious item in modern competitive industry. Mr. Llewellyn John, the indefati- gable manager, has brought the above works equal to any in the locality, and with the ob- livion of the coal crisis and present bright aspect of the t:.nplat3 trade, master and man can join in wishing prosperity to the enter- prise. — A — The Rev. J).. Randall, a Dafen bov who has climbed to prominence m the scholastic and ministerial world, was on a visit here last week, where he is always sure of a cordial reception. We are pleased to learn that the reverend gentleman is respected i (illd admired by his parishioners of all deno- j initiations. -0-- — o — The pulpit of Macseanp*¥"'Oh'apei w.-s 'oc- cupied on Sunday evening hy Mr. D. nayips, Gardde, Llwvnhendy. Mr. Davies is a prodigy of Tabernacle Chapel, Lhwiihendy, and iri- tends studying for the ministry. The discourse was of a high character, and we can predict a fhightfut nre for him in the ministerial, world. The congregation -onsent were uuaniyious in favour of Mr. Davies eneering'the ministry.

I LLWYNHENDY AND DISTRICT. A gre.v deal, of hmirest was taken in 1\1" Parish Council Election at Lhyytihendy School on Monday. Most of the candidates were seeking election, for the first time. The Tesnlt will be found in another column. Sixteen young ladies were baptized by The Rev. J. R. Evans, Soar, on Sunday last.

LLANGENNECH. The District Council 1<;1re1;011. \\1, ;(.J¡ has been the main 1opie of conversation here this week, resulted in the ousting of Mr. M-orley Joseph from a sent which he had filled with credit- to himself during the last twelve years. The new Labour member. Mr. Griffith Harry, has yet to win his spurs in public life, but we feel, confident that he will, in conjunction with Mr. Morton Evans, do all he can to further the interests of the parishioners. Next week LlangeuoeebiteS will welcome the return, from a successful tour in the States of Mr. Caredisr Williams, who sailed for home yesterday. We are glad to see Mrs. Treharne looking so well after her South African visit. Mr David Irloyd. of Bankylevel, whose name came into local prominence during the flooding of Glanmwrwg Pit, soma eleven years ago, whence he was rescued from a watery grave, died at an advanced age on Saturday last. He I had been an invalid ffir i -I.i)iig time. His funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon at the Parish Churchyard. -0-- The Revs. C..1. Pipe, Abercrave, and T. R. Williams. Dafen. officiate at the Sa lern anniversary services on Sunday and Monday next. t I

PONTYBEREM. I We wish to eon.srrafnl.-ite Mr. David Thomas, eldest son of ¥r. Thomas Thomas, under- martager at. the Ghmeb's Colliery. Pont.vbevem on his appointment to the responsible position of under-manager at the CTOSS Hands Col- was senior li rein an at th-? <Glyn"bog Colliery for some time, and is of an ardent and studious nature, and highlv respected for. his exemplary character. He commenced duties last week, and carries with h.:m the well wishes of a host oi admirors and friends for his success in I his new sphere, who, rjo doubt, will watch his future attainments with interest. "I/ke father, like son," is a suitable motto in his ease. A WORK OF ART. I Ponfyberem is • • :i I TO rh^ front.. S'1 far we have l-e^n be'v'nd in works of art, hut at last it has I 'en remedied. Wehaveouf picture gallery, too. Ono of our has now painted a Picture, which h is cor-'dered ought io take Academical horioui-s. T'>e n.ic-fur? is entitled "Saint and Sinp«v." This not altogether «'roug. i-lilt, we think that "Be.-uity and the Best" .would he more appropriate, or, better still, to avoid anv on '• ir> distinction o[ per- sons, "Tlie Old Curiocity Shop.

SÂIE. SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. JB THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF { WILLIAM DAVIES & SONS, Cabinet Makers, &c., j 27 & 29, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, MUST be cleared to make room for extensive alterations in their premises. Their Immense Stock of Bedroom Suites, Parlour | Suites, Chests, Dressers, Sideboards, Umbrella Stands, Overmantels, Bedsteads and Beddin-, Floorcloths,is to be cleared ? at COST PRICE, so as to avoid stocking same during time of alterations. I USUAL PRICE. SALE PRICE BEDROOM SUITES iEl 9 19 0 iEl 6 16 0 „ „ 1616 0 13 13 0 „ 14 14 0 12 0 0 „ 12 0 0 10 0 0 „ IO 0 0 8 0 0 &c. USUAL PRICE SALE PRICE. PARLOUR SUITES £10 10 0 iC7 19 0 (Leather). 5 0 0. 3 19 6 &c. „ „ 4 10 O 3 10 0 SIDEBOARDS 12 0 0 9 0 0 H 10 0 0 7 0 O&c. a Cash Buyers, noiv is your opportunity. All to be cleared regardless of cost. IIJ I imillil 11 gli2am 11 liiiii III 'll I''llmmmwl

PONTARDULAIS. Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, the ex-presi- dent of the National Free Church Council, was the special preacher at Goppa anniversary services on Easter Sunday. He also lectured on "The Disestablislnnent and DisendowlJlent of the Established Church" on Good Friday evening, with Alderman Rees Harries, The Bolgoed, in the chair. Pontardulais was a veritable "sea of song" on Easter Monday. Singing festivals were held by the Methodists at Goppa, by the Bap- tists at Calf aria, and by. the Congregationalists at. Hope. The Goppa "cymanfa," covers the district from Ammanford and Bettws to Pen- clawdd and Llangemiech, and the spacious edifice is proving inadequate for the congre- gations. This was the thirty-second annual event, and its popularity is increasing every year. A rumour is afloat that a public testimonial is to be got up to Mr. Thomas Davies, Birch- grove, the popular managing director of the Cambria. Tinplate Works, on the occasion of his resigning the position for a well-earned I rest. Mr. Davies came here over twenty years ago. and has always taken a very keen inter- est in all movements for the betterment of the people, socially, morally, and religiously. In the musical world he is well known, and has been choirmaster at Hermon Chapel since its opening in 1894. --0- Operations in connection wnli the new tin- plate works have commenced. A strong local company has been formed, and the site is cen- trally situated near the railway station, along- side the London and North-Western Railway. This makes the sixth tinworks here, the others being Hendy, Glamorgan, Clayton, Teilo. and Cambria.* I -0- I The new Congregational chapel (Siloh) in Oak field Street is heing rapidly pushed for- ward. and the roof will soon be completed. The building is commodious, and lias a pleas- ing elevation. It will form a distinct acquisi- tion to the place. -0- By the death, of Mr. Joseph Harrop a genial figure has been removed from the district., who was admired as1 much for his social qualities as his commercial enterprises. In lJisyounger days he was the possessor of a rich baritone voice, and hardly lany concert in Pontardulais was complete unless songs were rendered by Mr. Harrop and the late Mr. J. Roberts, schoolmaster, with a piccolo solo hy Mr. W. Bright. Neuadofaeh. and a violin solo hy Mr. Enoch Jones, Tynybone. The two last-named are still amongst us. Mr. Harrop's cashier at the Grovesend Tiuplate Works (Mr. Harry Mills), only predeceased him bv a few weeks. Sympathy is extended generally to Iris only daughter, Mrs. J. Harrop Griffiths. Mr Thomas Williams, •Casielldu. elected on the Glamorgan County Council last week, at a bye-election caused by the eleyation of Mr. Rees Harries, The Bolgoed, to the alder- manic bench. Mr. Williams is a native of the place, and is the eldest son of the late Mr. .John Williams, Gwenlais Favvr. The unsuc- 1  [in cessful candidate was Mr, Caradog Jones, cheek weigher at Birchrock Colliery, and a prominent member of the I.L.P. He was for- merly an alderman of the Mert-hyr Tydfil Town Council. A tremendous crowd awaited the result: of the District Council Election for Llanedy i parish, outside Hendy Schools, on" Monday iiid there was great excitement when it was found that Mr. J. L. Thomas, one of the old and tried members, was defeated. Keen interest had been taken in the election right through the parish, and nearly every available vote was polled. A dead set had been made against the return of Mr. Thomas by the Trades Council and the recently-elected Parish Council. He has represented the dis- trict on the Llanelly Board of Guardians for a quarter of a century, aud for some time had been a vice-chairman of the Board. The now member is Mr. H. W. Thomas, Buallt Farm. The other' old member. Mr. W. Llewellyn, Fairwater, was returned at the head of the ■ poll. The interest was not nearly so keen on the Glamorgan side, where four candidates contes- ted the two seats on the Swansea Rural Dis- trict Co meil. Mr Ben Mathews, one of the old members, and last year's chairman of the Council, headed the poll, closely followed by ,t Mr Matthew Griffiths, a Labour member. The defeated candidates were Mr. Clason Dahne. solicitor, and the Rev. G. Williams, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Chapel. It 'was stated during the recent election that probably measures would shortly be taken to divide the parish of Llanedy into two wards— one for Tycroes district, and one for Hendy district, thereby allocating one member to each ward. At present the two members hap- pen to reside one at each end, but it. is pos- sible that both should live in the same dis- i ve ill ,ari)e (fis- trict. which, it is felt, would not be fair to the parishioners generally. The members of the Llanedy Parish. Council are jubilant over their successful efforts in ousting Mr. J. L. Thomas from the Lbmelly Council. Thev consider they have, a- grievance against him for attempting to place obstacles in the way of their efforts to secure a Local Government Board iiciiiii-v into the recent alleged irregularities inparochial matters.

LOCAL WILL. j MR. WILLIAM MANSELL. KIDWELLY.. Mr. Willi,.tiii illansell, of Castle House, hid- wellv, Carmarthenshire, mason, a well-known resident of the town, who last, aged 73, one of a family whose ancestors were closely associated with KidwelTy for tiir-se centuries, and were distinguished people, left estate valued, at £ 450 gross, and the t. ,Ie executrix of his will is his widow,. M rs. Ann Mansell, of Castle House, Kidwelly.

Stationery I Stationery!—All descriptions of Stationery and Office Requisites can now be i had at W., B. Jones and Co., 28 Market Street, I Llanelly.

VILLAGERS' QUARREL. I ALLEGED ASSAULT: SEQUEL AT THE POLICE COURT. i. At tlic, oii. Wednesday, Ridley Stokes, Medelfyw Lodge, proceeded against, Thomas Davies, Olochyriefaeh and Edward Mainwaring, Gamhowell-faeh, for assault. Mr. E. Kamnierer appeared for the com- plainant. Complainant deposed that on the 29tli ult. he was passing the house occupied by Davies, when Davies came out and accused him of I saying something insulting to Mrs. Davies., Witness denied this, but Mrs. Davies replied j that. he had. Davies then struck him on the left side of the head, and he fell to the ground. On getting up, the dog caught hold of his leg, and Davies again knocked him down. Main waring came up, and caught hold of him by the throat, saying that he would hang him. Davies struck him again, and said he would knock his brains out, and Main- waring said, "Yes. kill him." He received a further blow on the left side of the head. Someone approached, and both men went away. He was again beaten a little later by the men, and the dog flew at his face, and took his cap away. Cross-examined, witness said that he was knocked down five times. He did not do any- thing, but. endeavoured' to get away. Did you try to strike Davies or Mainwaring? — N o. As soon as you got up you permitted them to knock you down again?—I tried to get away. So you only got- up to let them knock you down agaIn?- Yes, Wlieri do you live now?—At New Lodge. j Have you been about in a van ?—No. Have you ever had a revolver ?—Never in my life. Have you been quarelling with the farmers around Clochyrie ?—No1. Had you a little whip in your hand ?-j-Y*es. Did you accuse Mrs. Davies of having re- ported the dog to P.O. Jenkins ?—Yes. Was that the cause of the row?—Yes. Did Mrs. Davies say she had been bitten?— Yes. Did Davies say thai neither lie nor his wife had reported the matter to the police?— No. You also threatened Davies?—No. Is it a fact. that you, struck Davies with the handle of the whip?—No. Do you know of any reason why Mainwaring should, Re-examined by Mr. Kammorer: On Go"d Fridav he was, in the garden, when Mrs Davies passed, and she made reference to the dog. and suggested that he was going to let it out after that lie. ,N-ai going to let it 4)Llt. aftei! P.C. Jenkins spoke to secing the complain- ant after the alleged assault, and said his face was covered with hiood. In cross-ex am j n a ti on, witness admitted that the inj uries were not very serious. He saw Davies later, and noticed that he also had marks on the face and bruises on the arm. Sarah Ann Harriet Stokes, wife of the pro- secutor. in for- merly lived at Hereford. Thomas Davies (57), one of the defendants, said his wife was bitten by a dog belonging to Stokes. On March 25th he told Stokes not to blame him for reporting the case to P.('. Jen- kins, as he knew nothing about it. Stokes then said he would blind him. When about to proceed with his work. Stokes struck him I with a whip. They fouebt for about five minutes, but Stokes had the whip in his ha.nd all the time. Witness had nothing to defend himself with. Cross-examined hy Mr. Kammorer. w itness said he struck Stokes when he bad the chance. He was ver^ much, knocked about. It was untrue that Stokes bad been knocked down five times. Edward Malnwarms;. Brynglas, Felinfoel. Brvngb's. Y?ebnfo.e]. collier, said that while he was in. the garden lie heard Stokes quarehing with Davies, and Stokes ultimately struck Davies with the. handle of the whip. A scunie ensued, and witness took Davies awav. BLnke; ag:dn en- deavoured. to strike Davies, i,ii(i witness took hold of him by the collar and tohl him to go home. He denied having struck him. He in- tervened because they were quarrelling. The Bench dismissed, the case.

I LLANELLY SHIPMENTS. Notwithstanding the hoJidays of the early part of the week the returns of Llanelly Docks for the past week were fairly satisfactory, and tonnage handled was above the average of the previous part of the year. Aggregate tonnage amounted to 9343 tons, an increase on the preceding week, of 1021 Expmts weTO C934 tons, and were composed of coal, 3481 tons; ftfiplates 2207 tons; lime, 11116 tons; and copper, 50 tons. Imports amounted to 2409 tons, and con- sisted of scrap, iron, 900 tons; cement, 340 tons; generals, 300 tons: gas ooal (for the Llanelly Gas Co.), 369 tons: pig iron, 350 tons. The coal trade is very unsettled in î he an- thracite market, and unless, a change takes place very shortly collieries will have many idle days.

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I OBITUARY. MR. MORGAN D. TREHARNE, TUMBLE. We havo this week the painful duty of chronicling t,he death of Mr. Morgan I). Tre- harne, Tumble, who was so seriously injured in an accident at the Great Mountain Colliery that he died at the Llanelly Hospital on Fri- day last. Mr. Treharne was a young married man (Jf, 25 years, and of a most quiet disposi- tion. He leaves a widow and one small child to mourn his loss. The sympathy shown to them in the whole neighbourhood, is very great, and we were glad to see in the funeral, a most beautiful wreath sent by Mr. John Wad- ded. We extend to Mrs. Treharne and her .little fatherless child, as well as the bereaved mother and brother, our heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow .and grief.

N.S.P.C.C. ANNUAL MEETING. The annua I meet ing of the Llanelly district was held at I be Town ail on Monday last. The chair was occupied by Mrs. W. Y. Nevill, and there were present, among others. Mrs. Truhshavv, Mas. R. W. Evans, Mrs. J. W. Thomas, Mrs. Martin John-, and Mrs William David (honorary secretary). After the pre- liminarv business had been transacted, it was reported that, the sum of £ 31 9s. had been col leered and transmitted to the head office. The report of the Inspector for the district showed that the work done during the. year wa,s out of all proportion to the amount of money subscribed. He had paid 605 supervision visits, investigated 96 which were classi- liod as <lncl starvation, 86; assaah and ill-treatmeiu, 4: humoral surroun- dings, 2: to beg, 1: carnal, knowledge, 1; drunk wb ill" in charge, 1; abandonment, 1. Action had been taken in the following man- ner:.—Prosecuted and convicted," 6; warned, 78; otherwise dealt with 8; dropped, 4. The oJineis. committee, and collectors were rc-appoillwd, and a hope was expressed that. • Llanielly, wh{ich, • .unfort luxatel-y, supplied so many hases of child-cruelty and neglect, would give the Society a larger v measure of support henceforth than it had afforded in the past.

i TERRITORIAL ORDERS. LLANELLY DETACHMENT. 4TH BATT ALION WEZSH REGIMENT. Week ending April 13, 1910.—Orderly officer, Lieut. G. N. Tregoning; orderly N.C. officers. Sergt. W. Beard and Lance-corporal B. Fran- cis; bugler, W. Hughes. Tuesday. Adjutant's parade, transport and gun, sections will attend at 7.30 p.m.; service dress. Recruit drill, Fri- day, Tuesday, and Wednesday, at. 7.30 p.m.; plain, clothes. Miniature practice, Friday and Wednesday. Church parade, Sunday, April 37tli; for further particulars see next week's orders. There are vacancies in the Detach- ment for recruits. Club competition, Satur- day, 16th instant. Proficiency class, Monday, 7.30 p.m. The following lance-sergeants are j promoted to the rank of sergeant:—Lauce-sgr. W. Beard, Lance-sergeant A. Skeining.By order, W. Brain well Jones, Captain, command- ing Llanelly Detachment. WELSH FIELD COMPANY, 11. E. Week: ending April 13, 1910. -Friday, 8th, En- ginering practice at Headquarters at, 7.30; lecture to mounted soetion by Mr. J. C. Hill, M.R.O.V.S., at 7.30 p.m. J he Commandmg Officer specially desires a good parade on this date, both for dismounted, and mounted; uni- form, service dress. jVTonday, 11th, Signalling duty N.C.O. and drivers: parade at 7.30:—Lance-corporal W. Owens. UnvHrBl T. R. Davies, C. L. Davies, P. Davies, W. J. Davies, D..1. Rees, T..Jenkins. Tuesday. 12th, Company drill for dismounted and mounted, at 7.30 p.m. (uniform, service dress). Notice.—A few recruits are wanted in dismounted branch. Apply at Headquarters, A. Nevill, Major, 0.0. Welsh Field Co., R.E.

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Sureties of the Peace. NEW DOCK RESIDENTS IN GOFHT. ,t i At the Police Court on Wednesday, Mary A. Hughes, 14 Stanley Road, made application foJ1 sureties of the peace against Phillip Dades, Nevill's Duck. Complainant stated that on March ?St I)' I t1 1 "l¡:d Da vies used threatening language toYY?"? her at the door of the house. He had bee1* annoying her for seven or eight months. ? ? 1 I ] 1 he went on the t rm]( GC'.O'l1g L 18 coor" 1<3 went on tle ranI bt \and made use of bad language. On tb? A in question defendant came to the b?"? ?' ? said, "By d I will finish you a"^ • family to-night, and whistled "fur  I'ai) i i 1 ?- I and ivhistled ??', Sl,,o N,,7,is afraid of her lif, Cross-examined by Mr. Richards: Has this row commenced owing to Mrs. T??'?' giving information to Messrs. Nevill, and Co. fil:lt your sister had been stcali11? coal Witness: No. Is Alb on'; Dodd rour sister?—Yes, hut I (!O not- interfere with her. b i (un" a fact that Mrs. Davies gave i'llo malion. against your sister?—That has nothi'lk to do with nte. Continuing her cross-examination, wHuPS dcnied that she was drunk on the ni.s?' ?' (1? s't i o, If she were continually drinJ?? she would not he in a position to lend M?' ¡ I)avies, )uo"c\- ?o ke to the County Co'n?' jj She .!dmiH-(? ,;ng been summoned Id",e.: Sarah. Evans. New Dock Road, stated t'? .?? Hhe, also heard Davies threatening Hughes. Margaret Davie.v, Macliynis, also gave deiVce. Davies sad there had been unpleasnntn^' ever since he and his wife reported people tor coal stealing. There was no 111 hmgio'ge used by him, and he never th? tened t? :;iJ ¡ hc:;amily. The language 4e(i hy the v.?n?tt was not fit for respccta" people to hear. (11;t .hi cros.exa;nin;ion, Da vies said he n'?'?\? In cross-examination, Davies said he n>:i^ j. have (HnedMrs. Hughes a drunkard, and lieved he was justined. -He was not a?'? that ]Ü" wife had borrowed money from 1?< MrH. Davies said that in consequence ??''? giving infol'wation against Albina D (1,  unpleasantness arose. P.S. Hodge Lewis said the defendant ,1,9 respectable man. .The Bench dismissed the summons. Mary Hannah Da vies, Nevill's Dock, ??c made annii cation for sureties of the P? against. Mary Ann Hughes, 14 Stanley Boa4'? Mr M?ch'?d- who appeared for the e° plain ant,/ said the defendant threw stones j- Mrs. Da\'es on March 24th, w h'n she P?"(} 'he house. Tins had occurred frequently. Ii p' it was on that account the sureties were a plied for. ?. The Bench bound the defendant over ? \^U, sum of k6 to he of good behaviour for months.

Dangers of Orange and Banana Peel. To the Editor of tho" Llanelly Mercury- J f'J 1 'I I a ail !1, Sir. lost week a friend slipped on peel its J nomas Street, and sprained his hadJy..A -citients more or less serious are ()Ié¡¡ tinually happening through tin>ugh'tleSST^ on the part of those who so frequently set ttex these skins on the pathways. ?P Ono of our bye-laws reads: "No pef¡o!Ji shall throw or leave iange peel or ba oj) peel or other dangerous substance in 9! i aiiy ?N?,ow tli.?t" so frttj* eat^n, "urpty it is time that attention s?-,?g1?<! be caned to this matter. In many tow S, or rubbish receptacles are provided; but, ^et haps "e can hardly expect these in Ll!"? ???' yet. The "nen street or gutter is, howeve?'?j', wavs, available. A word from yotu tlJe Editor, and a request from our ftlenlis, ?4 police, Co qH heads of schools in town distri,t and to the fruiterers would do ?1' to pT?agate the go'-pe.l cf "Be careful u you throw your peel." --I am, etc.. J. WESLEY FYNE, ==:-c:=,  1Jøt Printed &nd Publ?bed by the "Llano, ",)% cury" Printing Company, Limited, ? 0# Offif* V.8. Market Street, Llanelly, iJ1 County ot Ca:rma.rthea.