The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

IN PA It LI, 1 MEM] 1 ??T6LV ??70. LLANELLY HARBOUR I (Confirmation of Indenture oetween Uie Llaneily Harbour Trust, the Lianelly Urban District Council and the Governor and Company of the Bank of England; Agreements for repayment of borrowed moneys and other purposes; Extension of Borrowing Powers of the Llaneily Har- bour Trust and the Llaneily Urban Dis- trict Council on Security of the Llanelly Harbour Undertaking, and as Collateral Security, on Public Estates and General District Rate of Urban District of Llanelly; Payment of Interest out of Capital: Abolition of Sinking Fund; Application of Harbour Revenue: Amendment of the Llanelly Harbour Act 1S04 and Incorpora- tion, Amendment and Repeal of Acts.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Llanelly Harbour Trust (in this Notice referred to as "the Trust) and the Urban District Council for the District of Llaneily in the County of Carmarthen (in this Notice referred to as "the Council) intend to apply to Parliament in the present Session for leave to bring in a. Bill for the following or some of the following among other purposes (that is to say) 1. To sanction confirm and give effect to i and make binding with or without modifica- tions an Indenture intended to be made and entered into between the Trust of the first part the Council of the second part and the. Governor and Company of the Ban k of Eng- land (in this Notice referred To as "the Bank") of the third part. 2. To enable the Trust and the Council on the one hand and the Bank or any other Com- pany, Body, or peson on the other hand to enter into and carry into effect indentures, contracts, and agreements in relation to the repayment of moneys borrowed by the Trust and secured or guaranteed in part or whole by the Council or in relation to the ] eduction of the rate of interest now or hereafter pay- able in respect of such moneys or in relation to the borrowing of further moneys and repayment thereof and interest thereon or in relation to the guaranteeing of the sab I moneys in whole or in part by the Council with or without security and to confirm any such indenture, contract or agreement entered into before the passing of the intended Act. 3. To alter and extend the borrowing power" of the Trust and the Council and the pur- poses for which they or either of them may borrow, and to empower them or either of them for all or any of the purposes of the Llanelly Harbour Acts 1858 to 13C4 :.nd for the general purposes of the Harbour Under- taking of the Trust, and for the payment of interest on Loans, authorised by the said Acts or any of them, or the Bill. and for the payment of the costs, charges, and expenses of the Trust, the Council, and th Bank, of and incident to the Bill for the intended Act. and the promoting and watching of the same. and the negotiations for and preparation and execution of any indenture, contract or -agreement, sand ioned or continued by the intended Act, and all costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Trust, the Council and the Bank or any of them subsequently to the passtg of the Llaneily Harbour Act 1904 in relation to the mortga.-res thereby authorised or the acts or defaults of any of the parties to the same and also fur tbe pay ment of arrears of Interest due or accruing due upon existing loans of the Trust, to borrow further moneys by mortgage or otherwise on the security of the Harbour Undertaking, and the lands, revenues, foils, rates, rents, charges, and property of the Trust. and co l laterally by guarantee or otherwise on the Income of the Public E strte.s and Public Estates Capital Moneys of the Council, and the i District Rate of the Urban District of Llaneily, and to authorise the Council to levy such rates as m.i> be rendered necessary by the making of such collateral security, and to carry into effect any agree- ment or contract between, the Trust and the Council or between the Council in id Trust on the one hand and the Bank or any her Company Body or on the other hand with respect to the Harbour Undertaking. 4. To regulat-\dci)ne, and adjust the l'jl1S, 4. To regtilat, deiiiie, aii,-i a('?j,is,, ,I.ir, of the holders of mort;;ces or other securities of the Trust and of other corporations, com- panies or persons having claims against the Trust, and to alter the existing rights, privi- leges, preferences, Tanking and priorities of such securities or claims, and to enable the Trust and the Council or either of them to give further security by guarantee or otherwise, to holders of existing mortgages -or securities. 5. To amend or repeal the present powers of the Trust to borrow and re-borrow under the Llaneily Harbour Act 1904, and to make PH)- visioa for the payment off or reduction of the existing mortgages or other debt of the Trust by Sinking Funds Annual Instalments or otherwise, and to extend or alter the period or method for commencing the re payment of the existing mortgages or other debt of t1lel Trust, or to suspend the repayment of prin- cipal money or payments to the Sinking Fund for such period as the Bill may prescribe or to abolish the Sinking Fund. 6. To empower the Bank or any other Com- pany Body or person to advance moneys for the purposes of the Harbour Undertaking, and j to make provisions with regard to any such advance, and the security to be given therefor. 7. To authorise the Trust and (lie Council and any corporation, company, or person- or either of them or any of them for .jll any <>f the purposes of the Bid or the Harbour Undertaking to enter into and fulfil contracts and agreements. and to confirm any such agreements as may have been or which during the progress of the Bill may be so entered into. 3. To alter and'vary the Llanelly Harbour Acts 1858 to 1904 and all other Acts or Orders relating to the Trust and particularly to vary and amend and in part repeal the Llaneily Harbour Act 1904 with respect to the applica- tion of the revenues arising from the Har- bour Undertaking, the Constitution of the Trust, the appointment of Trustees by Mort- I gagees and the revocation of the appointment, the mode of supplying occasional vacancies, the appointment and constitution of a joint Committees and, the powers conferred upon such joint committee and the provision for paying off moneys horrowed under the Llaneily Harbour Acts 1878 to 1904, and to make all reasonable consequential provis'ons in regard, thereto, and to any obiiga?ions incurred or to be incurred. I T \-a. ,zv ,,r 9. The Bill vi)I vary or extinguish all rights and privileges which would interfere with any of its objects and confer rights and privileges, and will or may incorporate with itself by re- ference or otherwise such, of the provisions as may be deemed expedient of the Acts or Orders relating to the Trust and the Llaneily Local Board Act 1888. and any other Act or Order relating to the Council and of the Com- missioners Clauses Act, 1847, the Harbours. Docks, and Piers Clauses Act. 1847, and the Local Loans Acts and the Public Health Acts with such modifications as may he contained in the Bill. Notice is furLher given that printed copies of the Bill will he deposited in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons as soon as may be after leave given to deposit the same. j Dated this 1.9th day of April, 1910. j HEXRY W. SPOWART. j Town Hall, Llaneily. S< .r. A. RHYS ROBERTS, 63, Queen. Victoria Street, London, E.C., 762-3 Parliamentary A^nt.

IX PARLIAMENT, SESSION ID 10. Urban District of Llaneily. THE BOROUGH FUNDS ACTS, 1872 and 1903. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the J? URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL for the UR- BAN DISTRICT of LLANELLY, in the County of Carmarthen, have resolved, in accordance with the Provisions of the Borough Funds Acts 1872 and 1903, to promote, in conjunction with the Llaneily Harbour Trust, a Bill in The present Session of Parliament, which Bill has been duly deposited and is intituled:— "A Bill to confirm and give effect to an In- "denture between the Llaneily Harbour Trust, "the Urban District Council of Llanelly, and "the Governor and Company of the Bank of "England; to amend ihe Llaneily Harbour "Act 1904; and for other purposes." A brief statement of the objects of the said Bill is as follows:- To confirm Indenture of Charge intended to be made and entered into between the Har- bour Trust, the Urban Council, and the Governor and Company of the Bank of Eng- land; Agreements for Repayment of Borrowed Moneys and other purposes: to extend .bor rowing Powers of Trust and Council on Security of Harbour Undertaking and as collateral security on Public Estates and General District Rate of Urban District of Llaneily; to repeal and amend provisions of Harbour Act 1904, and incorporate other Acts; to extend purposes for which Trust may borrow: to limit amount borrowable by Trust under sanction of Board of Trade; in pay Interest out of Capital; to abolish Sinking Fund; Application of Harbour Revenue. The Bill contains or will contain various Clauses to carry out the purposes aforesaid which are usually inserted in Bills of the like kind. The said Bill has been duly deposited, that is to say, printed copies of the said Bill have been deposited in the office of the Clerk of the Parliaments in the House of Lords and also in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons. Copies of the said Bill may be inspected and purchased at the Office of the Clerk to the said Urban District Gounod, at the Town Hall, in the said District, between the hours of Ten in the forenoon and Five in the afternoon, on every week day for fourteen days after this date, and Extracts from the said Bill may be taken at the times and place aforesaid free of t,oke-?,? r?t-L tiiiif??; i,:il ai. ores?ii(i fre e of ANI) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER I GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of the Borough Funds Acts 1872 and 1905, a PUBLIC MEETING of the Electors for the time being enrolled in the Register of Paro- chial Elector?? in force in the said Urban District will be held at the MARKET HALL. LLANELLY, on TUESDAY, the 10th DAY OF MAY, 1910, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of considei iiv? the promotion of the said Bill. At the said Public Meeting of Electors a Resolution will be submitted in favour of 1he promotion of lhe Em" Dated this 2bt day of April, 1910. EDWARD T..10NES, Chairman of the Urban District I (, ) ,? Council for the Urban District 7C91 "f LLm)j]v, I

I BURRY PORT. The prospects of the g day Eisteddfod are exceedingly bright. The secretary. Mr. William Griffiths, will be pleased to forward programmes to intend- ing competitors on receipt of post card. ?i)g )n oi p,)st The competition in the children's choirs will be exceptionally keen. Ten choirs have al- ready entered. Floiir cl oii-,?i agl,,i 'I Arnold's Reduced Prices. Fiour down again  (?rvit,,i,ls, 2,l d —2s. 8d. per score: Large Crvstals, 2?d; Granu- tated??d.: Best Lump, 2btL: 2111. Pot Mixed Fruit Jams for and 2 lb. Pot Raspberry and Strawberry for 8d.—Arnold's Stores. 7624 —<)— I The Burry Port contingent of the Llaneily Royal Choir was given a hearty reception at. the G.W.R. Station upon their return on Wednesday evening of last week. Upon tlieir return a banquet was given at the Gwendraeth Hotel on Tuesday evening. A full report will he published next week. On Sunday next, at ilie Tabernacle Welsh Baptlt Chapel, a rehearsal will be held prior to the singing festival which is to be held on Tuesday next, when Mr. Emlyn Davi-es, Lon- don, will conduct. -0- The operations at Rbiwlas with regard to the water scheme have, we understand, proved successful. -0- The funeral of the late Mr. John Owen. New Street, whose death was recorded in our last issue, took place on Friday afternoon last, and a large number attended to pay a last token of respect, to the deceased gentleman. The services at the house and at the graveside wereeonductwj by the Rev. John Rogers. The other officiating ministers were the Revs John Owen (Bethany), J. I-I. "Rees (Zion and Carmel) R. Ellis Williams (Tabernacle), Elias Evans (Stepney Road English Baptist), D. E. Harries (English Congregational), D. Jones, B.A. (vicar of Pembrey) — Owen (Kidwelly), W. Jenkins (Kidwelly), (— Jones (Libanus, Pwll), D. Davies (Gowerton). The procession was one of the largest ever witnessed, in the district. Nearly all the tradesmen, of the town attended the funeral as a last tribute to a respected citizen, and as the procession wended its way .to the chapel the streets we)'e lined with a I large number of sympathetic onlookers. All the business, houses were closed, and the blinds of every bouse along the route were lowered. The chief mourners were:—Mrs. J. Owen (widow). Mr and Mrs David Dunn, Miss Fanny Dunn. Miss Mary Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wil- lianis (Llaneily), Mr and Mrs T. Owen (Gower- tun), Rev. and Mrs. D. Williams (Maen- j clochog), Mr. and M!rs. Daniel Price (Burry jj ¡ Port), Mrs. Jenkins (New Street), Miss M. J. 1 Jenkins. Messrs. W. Mark Jenkins, R..T. Jell- kins, Mr. and Mrs..James Dunn, Miss Bowen (Ystrad), Mr. Bo-wen (Leeds), Miss Bowen (Reading), etc., etc. As the mourners pro- ceeded from tlie chapel, the organist (Mr. W. (T. Robert) pL?ved the "Dead March" in "Saul." The bearers were Messrs E .J. Bowen, Thomas Daviesi (Pemberton Avenue), Thomas Dunn, Fnmk King, A.C., Charles Morse, and W. T. RO,(l't. Some beautiful noral tributes were sent • by the following:—Mrs. Owen (widow), Mr. and Mrs. David Dunn, "Fanny and Mary," Dr. and Mrs. Owen WiHiams, Mr and Mrs. Howell (New Lodge), members of Jenl<\J.lem ell">. members of Jerusalem Band of Hope. The coffin was made of plain -oak, with brass mountings, and supplied by Mr. John Wiliiams, Gorse Rord. Mrs. Owen de- sires to acknowledge the- numerous messages of sympathy she has received. Will the friends kindly accept this? Now Is the time for Spectacles. Can you read this without straining the eyes in some way? If you can't, you mu'st have Spectacles. John Walters, Chemist, Optician. &c, opposite the Station. has a special room for testing the ftyes. Watch. the children how- they read. { »

l:illiU»irr"&KÕ'k-ng"'8i(jJi dIt W'.lÃRID .;wn-J7J1' œ- SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. j 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 Bedding, Floorcloths,&c.,&e., is to be cleared I at COST PRICE, so as to avoid stocking same during time of alterations. USUAL PRICE. SALE PRICE. BEDROOM SUITES £1919 0 iEl a 16 0 g „ 1 6 1 6 0 13 13 0 „ 14 14 0 12 0 0 !j „ 12 0 0 10 0 0 g ii 1 0 0 0. 8 0 0 &c. USUAL PRICE SALE PRICE. PARLOUR SUITES £ 10 10 0 P.7 19 0 „ (Leather). 5 0 0 3 19 6 &c. II II 4 10 0 3 10 0 SIDEBOARDS 12 0 0 9 0 0 if 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 &c. I Cash Buyers, now is your opportunity. All to be cleared regardless of cost. "II

I KIDWELLY. Next Saturday evening the scholars of the Mountain School will give a repeat performance of the pretty little operetta, "The Musical Village." It is hoped that there will he a large audience. The proceeds are to be de- voted towards procuring a pianoforte for the school. -0- On Sunday morning the death took place, under very distressing circumstances, of Mrs. S. A. Stone, wife of Thomas Stone, a collier, ,.tT-i(i i iiitive of 11'eri and a native of Ferndale, aged 35 years. At the time the family were very badly off, the husband not being able to work lately, and there are two little children. Upon the case becoming known help was at once forth- coming. The funeral took place on Tuesday, and was well attended. The Rev. Morgan, Pembrey <W.), officiated in the house, and the Rev. D. E. Thomas, curate, in the church and at the graveside. On Wednesday (yesterday) the funeral took place here of Mrs. Mary Catherine Davies, daughter of Mr. Gavin Thornburn, of this town. Deceased had lived for some years past at Glyn Neath, where the death took place. She was only 27 years of age, and leaves a sorrowing husband and a little girl.

I TRIMSARAN. Last week, Mr. Leonard Thomas, Senghen- ydd, was here burying his father-in-law, viz., Mr. John Griffiths, whose death we have al- ready reported. Mr. Thomas is the son of the late Mr. Thomas, manager of Trimsaran Col- liery. It was very pleasant to spend an, hour in his company, going over the old time at Aberdare, Mountain Ash, etc. "Melus, inoes c.-fo." -0- We heg to welcome Mr. S. T. Jolliffe. civil and mechanical engineer, to the Gwendraeth Valley, for the sake of old acquaintance at "Sweet 'Berda-r." -0- We have been informed that Dr. Ho wells, who was injured last week, issLighily better. The county bye-lection for Pembrey North Division has been withdrawn. Therefore, keep your powder dry. A. public meeting will be held at the Star Inn on Saturday, April 23rd, at 7 p.m., when Councillor Nathan Griffiths and Mr. James Auckland will address the, meeting on Poultry Organisation and the best breeds for clayey soil respectively. Only those who are inter- ested in the poultry industry are invited. T. E. D.

FELINFOEL. Strangers who enter the village at Pantteg, and especially former residents, receive a \Ydc()inesnrpris!C The unsightly old coal-tip has been ,entirely removed, and the field known as "Cae Doctor" has been enclosed and tastefully laid out with trees, shrubs, and plants. We are indebted to Mr. E. Trubshaw, Aelybryn, for this improvement. But while we must be thankful for these landscape im- provements, we must say that our pleasure is considerably lessened by the unpleasant odours which still emanate from the waterway at the side of the road. It is unbearable at times, and we hope the Parish Councillors, at their meeting to-night, will deal seriously with the matter So far they have only played with the question. -0- rt is hardly the weather to think of cricket, but the almanac does not take the elements into consideration; so that in spite of the rain we have to TOMember that the cricket season is .about beginning. Next Saturday the local cricketers intend turning out for a practice I match, and, as the season begins in earnest on the following Saturday, we hope to be favoured with fine weather. This will give one an opportunity of judging what the pros- pects for the coming season are.

rLA-DiES' I APIOL # STEEL PILLS I H APIOL yonr Sex to the joy of health 99 j aP)OL?,STEE?PjLLS j gjj and happiness. If you feat ont of sorts try a box. Bi ? Leslie Martyn.Ltd??Dntston-ianeJ.on?cn  | D. Mansel (late of Golden Fleece) has opened at Cowell Street and Market Entrance, with c- new stock of Drapery and Millinery r- ods. <

lOUGHOR. ?- On Thursday and Saturday evenings, April 14th and 16tli, at the National School, the Loughor Church Band of Hope, under the conductorship of the Rev David Griffiths, gave a good rendering of the cantata entitled, "Pre- vention and Cure," and the drama entitled, "The Little Captive Maid," in fine style. On i he first evening the chair was taken by Mr. A. Harding, M.E., and the second evening by Mr. H. Williams, LE. The performances far exceeded expectations, both as a rare musical treat by the children, and the. artistic part by the performers. The stage presented a won- derfully pleasing spectacle. The accompanist was Miss Florrie Morgan. The school was crowded each evening. We warmly congratu- late the conductor and trainer, the Rev. D. Griffiths, and his party of about eighty in number upon the grand success which crowned their labours. Both performances were edifying and instructive, and more effec- tive in the Temperance line than dozens of Temperance lectures. The characters of the cantata and drama Vere represented by the following personagesMisses H. J. Hughes, Annie M. Hughes, Winnie Morgan, Nellie Morgan, Emily Morgan, A. Pugsley, Ruth Morris, Mary Lynn, E. Harries, 0. DaYies (Neath), Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. M. Thomas, and Messrs. D. J. Davies, Fred Morgan, T. Morgan, Arthur Finley,' Charles Tobias, Myrddin John, David Rees. W. Thomas, and W. Dennis. The conductor, in responding to a vote of thanks, paid a high tribute to the performers for their cordial support and perseverance during tffie time that they had been practising in getting up the performance. After the usual vote of thanks to, the chairmen, two most. enjoyable evenings were brought to a. close by the singing j of the National Anthem.

PONTYBEREM. A number of students of the Pontyberein Mining Classes visited, the Glynhebog Colliery of the Pontyberem Colliery Co., Ltd., on Fri- day evening, with the object of carrying out a practical demonstration with the Harris's Patent Shot-firing Apparatus. The party were under the supervision of Mr. T. Jones, class lecturer and surveyor -of the collieries, while Mr. Thomas Thomas acted as guide. This was tire first, test given to the apparatus in the Gwendraeth Valley, and it proved highly suc- cessful, a, miss fire shot being also successfully dealt with. All were thoroughly convinced of the merits of the apparatus, and a cordial, vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Seymour, mana- ger, for permission to visit the colliery. Mr. 1 W. H. Bellin was unavoidably absent. A surveying examination under the auspices of the City .and Guilds Institute. London, was held at tiie Pontyberem Council School on Monday evening last, the school managers acting as supervisors. This is the first exami- nation held under the auspices of the above institute in Carmarthenshire, in connection with mining instruction, and it is evident that advantage is being taken of present opportu- nities. -0- The members of Soar Bible Class celebrated the end of the term, last Thursday night, by partaking of a very .substantial treat provided for them by the lady members of the class. It may be safely asserted that it was one of the very best feasts we have had for many a day. All the tables were provisioned with delicacies seldom found on similar occasions. Great praise is due to the organisers of the feast. Later on, the members were delight- fully entertained with well-selected grama- phone music, manipuiated by the Sunday Schoyl superintendent, Mr. W. Aubrey. There were also solo renderings by Miss Oliver and Miss C. M. Lewis, etc. The meei iug was presided over by the Rev. Huw Edwards, pastor, with his usual ability and humour.. The food, both for body and mind, was very relishable, and undoubtedly conduced to the ii bodily and mental health of the participators.

i Unnamed Child's Death. ————— Mr. W. W. Brodie conducted an adjourned inquest on Friday respecting the death of the unnamed child of (icorge Thomas, Black Rock Cottage, Pwll, which took place on March 29. Dr. Williams said the cause of death was due to suffocation. The child haN only lived a few minutes. By the jury: Had there been a midwife or doctor in attendance he believed the child would have lived. A verdict wa.s returned thnt death was due to asphyxia, and that the child was acciden- tally smothered by the bed clothes. ———————————————— )

EXECUTORS OF THE LATE HENRY WILLIAMS ALBION HOUSE, LLANELLY. For the supply of TIP-TOP QUALITY in Groceries & Provisions WE CANNOT BE BEATEN AT CURRENT PRICES. FINEST SMOKED GREEN WILTSHIRE BACON AND HAMS. THE BEST CHEDDAR AND GpRGONZOLA CHEESE Variety of Lazerby's and Cross's, Blackwell's and Bathy's Speci.alities. Also a Large Selection of HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS & CAKES And other STANDARD MAKES at various prices. OUR GOODS ARE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, WELL WORTH A TRIAL h Promptness f', is our Motto. Ring us up—Telephone 23S. 7346 GIEAT CXTI? ?f f i upl?p ? ?ppaoc?piac Cl:CE SALE of Cycles & Accessories NOW ON at WILLIAMS' Th'e SHIP CYCLE WORKS LLANELLY. Great Reductiona for Cash. Very Large Stock to select from. All kinds of REPAIRS promptly attended to at Lowest Charges.

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County Election. To the Editor of the Llaneily Mercury." Sir,—Respecting the North Pam'brey Elec- iion, I quite agree with "Fairplay's" remark in last week's issue of the "Mercury." The CoiiMty Council should apply to the Local Government Board for the dis-puted vote to he placed before the members of the above Council. Provided they could not decide the inten- tions of the voter, he should be asked .to ap- pear before the Council, and declare there and then which way he thought of recording his vote. Such has been the rase in the last Par- liamentary election, and why not in this case ? —I am. etc.. JUSTICE.

Ponthenry Eisteddfod. To the Editor of the "Llaneily Mercury." Sir,Will you kindly allow me space in your worthy paper to state the truth regarding the champion and trio competitions at the Pont- henry Eisteddfod held on March 26th, 1910 The contradiction which was made by Mr. J. Brython Will ia ins, Peniiwey, and appearing in your last "issue, seems to mislead the public as the above was only cv-winner with Mr. W. T. Rees, Cross Hands, in the champion solo competition, and with Miss Lily A. Stone, Mr T. G. Williams, and Mr. Walter Beynoii, of Punt-yates, in the trio competition.—I am, etc., Ilt,N-e WALTER BEYNON. Evelfach, Pontyates, Aprii 18th. 1910. _—————

f ? NEW DOCK FRACAS. ASSAULT OUTRIDE f?UBLfC HOUSE. Al??,Al-iLT At the Police Court on Monday, Frederick Johns, 37" RopeÚialk Road, proceeded against .J oseph Henry Hill, Ropewalk Road, for assault. 1 Complainant stated that, oa April 9th lie called at a public-house, where lie saw the de- fendant. He asked him to como outside, be- cause he wanted, a private conversation with him, which he did. Witness asked him whe- ther he could pay for the food supplied him, but defendant replied that lie knew nothing about it. When leaving, he told the defendant that he would put him in the County Court unless he paid, whereupon he struck hirn in the face and on the bade Defendant pleaded not guilty, owd stated that the complainant was very, indignant, and tojd him to pay his b debts. He also created a disturbance, and assumed D, fighting attitude. The. Bench imposed a line of 10s. and costs.

-< .< Support local effort and keep your money in the town by joining the Llaaelly and District Plate Glass Insurance Society. Join now, and get a full year's bonns.-W, David, Secretary, Old Town 4 3

Colliery and Shipping I Speculations. LOCAL BANKRUPT'S VENTURE. William Stone, ship-chandler, New Dock st., Llaneily, underwent his public examination in bankruptcy at Carmarthen last week before, the Deputy Registrar (Mr. Thomas Walters)-. He estimated his gross liabilities at £ 5336, and his deficiency 3,t £2822. As assets he es- timated Jus stock-in-trade at £ 150, and he had shares in the steam tug "Mabel" worth £ 83. The causes of his failure, debtor said, were —" throne!; olliery and shipping specu- lation- I < ti\ Vf-uest to moneylenders, and bank < haij.'lie accounted for his defi- ciency, among other things, as follows :-])e- preciation in shipping and colliery shares, £.1809: debts, £ 473; liability as surety TO Caeg-las Colliery, £ 541; paid dead rent of Car- narvon Colliery. £ -152, and bonus on loans from moneylenders, z2449. Mr. F. N. Powell appeared for debtor, whilst Mr. D. R. Ed- munds appeared for a creditor, Mr. J. R. Thomas, Towyn Farm, Pembrey, and Mr. n. Jennings for debtor's partner, Mr. William Coombs. Replying the Official Receiver (Mr. H. W. Thomas), dt • > • said that .about twenty years ago be hceiwH" interested in the Carway Col- liery, in which he lost over £ 1000. He also owned a little colliery known as the Pacific* near Daren, which he ultimately abandoned. In 1900 he took over the Carnarvon Colliery for £ 600, and he lost over P,5000 in it. The pit- was flooded rincl worked at a loss. He also paid a dead vent for a long time on the col- liery. He also lost money on the Caeglas Col- liery. The OffieiaJ Receiver: You were interested in the ''Odd, which has gone down since You have a iirst, second, and third mort- gage on the steamship Lizzie?—Yes; I owned Del 07 1 1 1 that on the brigantine he owned huh w i a mortgage of £ 150. He paid £ 187 :ior some shares in the steamship Uzziahf- Sheeume to grief near Gravesend, and, assho insured, she cost £600. He had 26" shares in U;c:teal11sbjp 'Ekktra," which waS bought by the.partnership for £ 4000. He ori- ginally ow-fted half of it, but in 1904 lie sold 24 shares of it to his wife. He had a second mortgage of £ 650 on his 26 shares in the ETek tra. Mr. JeuiHng-s: There is a mortgage of £ 3400" -on tin f V* boat by the bank. In "KI examination debtor deplored that his pros^eit^ had been "knocked on the head" through these bankruptcy proceedings- It was 1 ish that everybody should be met in. full. His partner persuaded him to filE,. his petition. Mr. Edmunds examined debtor on his having given shares a_s a wedding present to his daughter whilst he was paying interest nn money to professional moneylenders. The examination was *• adjourned for further i particulars- __u- -==:: Printed and Published by tine "Llaneily M«P enry" Printing Company, Limited, at thfrbs OfflC6_, m, Market Street, Llanally, in tbf Ckrenty of CarBaartban.

DAFEN. I This week we chronicle the decease of Mr. James Rees, Gellvcile Farm, who passed away after a short illness. The interment took place at Hehoboth Chapel, Five Roads. Also Miss Kitty Phillips, Maescanner Row, who passed away after a prolonged illness, at the age of 67, the interment being at Adulam, Felinfoel, the Rev. T. R. Williams, Macs- 'D'.eliiifoel<),, fficiafiiig. We tender our sympajhy to the relatives in both instances in their be- reavement. 0 We congratulate Mr. Horace W. Thomas, of New Row, Dafen, on his success in obtaining his certificate in Stage 2 (Harmony) at the re- cent examination held under the auspices of the Tonic Solfa College, London, Mr. Thomas Samuel, L.T.S.C., being the examiner. Mr. Thomas is a pupil of Mr. T. J. Morris, A.T.S.C., Dafen. -0- The usual quarterly meeting of Maescanner Sunday School was held on Sunday afternoon l,a.st, tiie Rev. T. R. Williams presiding, and proved highly instructive.