The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

Ratepayers' Association. FORMATION OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. A meeting of the ratepayers of Ward II. vas held at St. Paul's Schoolroom on Mon- ay night, for the purpose of selecting rale- ?&yers to act on the Executive Council of the llatepayers' Association. Mr D. C. Parry pre- sided. Mr. John Henry Williams, James Street, "served that the committee pro tern., which '\Vas appointed a few months ago, had drafted certain rules to govern the Association. They V,'ei'c only appointed temporarily, and the TatepaySrs now had an opportunity of ap- pointing persons whom they desired to act on Ae,cor(iiiig. to the rules, twenty- 16 members were to be appointed to repre- sent each ward, making a total of 63 for the re-e wards. Seven members from each ward %vollld retire each year, .and seven would be laPPoillted to succeed them. In order to de- fray the expenses of the Association, it was Necessary that each member should pay a •subscription of one shilling, which would help 1,6111 to float the Association. The council should also be appointed by ballot. The Chairman said that men who would iake an active interest in the affairs of the °Wl) should be elected. The committee pro nl. had decided that the meetings of the Association should be held in each ward 5|ternat«ly, and that a general meeting should .%e held next Tuesday in order that they lhight decide what steps tliey should take in reg,ard to the Harbour Bill which was likely 10 be promoted jointly by the Harbour Trust •^d "Urban Council this session. Mr Williams: The only question that in- vests us to-night, is the appointment of a couneil. The Chairman expressed the hope that a arge number of ratepayers would join the Association., so that they could carry on the 1rol'k effectively. Mr. Daniel Evans, Dillwyn Street, asked Whether it was advisable to proceed with the Section ?- a council that night, seeing that *|le meeting was not a representative one. here were two thousand voters in the ward. The Chairman said he was sorry the rate- I payers did not take more interest in their own ffail's. It was expedient that they should 'Proceed that night, because it would be neces- for them to discuss the promotion of the arhamentary Bill at once. According to the Tilles the Association was to secure all the 18 etalls and information that were necessary, 0 that they could do what was right. The Promotion of the Harbour Bill was an impor- tant matter to the town of Llanelly, and it its the duty of the ratepayers to support it 1 they were in favour of it, and to oppose it if e) thought it would he against the interests the town. Air. Warlow suggested that they should ap- point half the members from the lower por- LOn of the ward, and the other half from the J.1Pper part. h Alr. Peters stated that as the largest' num- or of ratepayers was in Ward II. their repre- on the council should be more than tat of the other wards. ?he Chairman replied that the ratepayers \f.W-ard II. would be perfectly satisfied with enty-one representatives. Mr. Peters: It is hardly fair. A ratepayer pointed out that each ward had -jt16 same number of representatives on the rhan Council. t1ln reply to a question, the Chairman said he members of the Council, Harbour Trust,  Board of Guardians were not allowed to ?'oine members of the Association. Mr. Williams thought that the matter should have been discussed by the ratepayers >>efore the rule was drafted. There were many Rations which were not understood by the ratepayers, and their representatives could flighten them. ? I'be Chairman: The?e rules have not been allopte(I by the Association. I Mr. Peters: Are our representatives to be "xeluded altogether? I The Chairman: There might he matters ?Pou which the ratepayers will not agree with 11 hen representatives. They wiH then he to attend a meeting of the Association, We will appoint someone to seek their I We might disagree with our .represen- ai-ives, ar;d desire to reject them on the ^feetiou day. We do not desire to persecute Olir representatives. rr. Peters: Is that one of the rules? The ( hair) nan: Yes. Mr. Peters: I think we should take our re- presentatives into our confidence. The Ctlairman- Th<> A ssu'w-i a t i lill was formed the ratepayers had lost some of their I <eolliidence (laughter). dMr. D. ft. Jones: You have not lost confi- tHlce in all of them. The Chainnan: No, not all of them. Mr. W. T. Williams Alban Road, expressed ?'? bope that the Association would be more IIr "P-to-date than some of the Associations in till" ?".? Chairman said that some of the rules ."C-re similar to those adopted in other towns 1.11 this county. Mr. Williams: I have heard that the Asso- Cl.ation has followed Carmarthen. 1 hope we be more up-to-date than Carmarthen, -fhe Chairman: We did adopt some of the '^rinartehn rules. Mr. J JJ_ Williams: The new committee has power tf) alter the rules. Mr. ]). R. Jones asked when the annual Tlleeting of the Association would be held. The Chairman: In February. It will then held before the Urban Council and Board or Guardianselec.tions. Mr. D. R. Jones: When all the members are on their good behaviour. The C'hairmal: That is the time we will decide whether thev have behaved well or not. Mr. D. R. Jones agreed that the executive j- ouxveii 0f (;]ie Association should be more in iouch wlh their representatives, whom they lad appointed to represent them. 'I* J. H. Williams said they could attend he meetings of the Association, hut not the c-onnni(tee ;ne.eHngs. I Mi-, W. T. Williams, Alban Road, raised the Question of employing the officials of the ounoil to act as poll clerks on the day of the "Elections. If they were appointed to" act as Coll clerks he did not think they should he Omicl double pay. The presiding officers were Paid three guineas a day, and were also paid {Y th, Council. He hoped the matter would taken up by the Association. Mr. John Henry Williams said the matter ^_as outside the jurisdiction of the Associa- lIon, and before they could deal with it it ]Y°u].d be necessary to promote a Bill in Par- Htrnent. Mr. W. T. Williams: The Urban Council can ,,)n that they do not grant a day to their officials. Mr, J. H. Williams: The returning ofilcer IS tlGclcrk to the Council, and he has the Pt(,)Vv. r the poll clerks. Mr. W. T. Williams: He has no right to them a day off, because they are paid n,, the Council. Mr. John Henry Williams: There is no 8 why they should get double pay. Mr. W. T. Williams: It has been done away by the Rhondcla. District Council. v The returning officer states officials of the Council are the most •M-cri.r od men to do the work. A ratepayer: They do not require much ex- perience to hand out tickets. The following were appointed to act on the executive council for Ward II.:—J. H. Wil- liams, Dan Evans., D. C. Parry, John Owen (Cleveland Buildings), J. W. Roberts (fruiterer), Evan Evans (Greenfields), Dan Evans (44 Dill- wyn Street), Isaac Jones, John Harries, W. Jones (contractor), W. Christmas, Fred Vivian, Samuel James, George Davies, Warlow, W. Morgan, W. J. Hopkins, John L. James, David Thomas (builder), T. Thomas. —o— A meeting of the ratepayers of Ward 1. was also held at Tabernacle Schoolroom. There was only a very small attendance, over which Mr. J. H. Williams, Min-a Street, presided. The Chairman explained that the business of the meeting was to elect twenty-one rate- payers to act on the executive committee of the newly-formed Ratepayers Association. It was their duty to see that the executive work of the Association was well and thoroughly done, and they should therefore make a most careful choice. Mr. W. H. Samuel: Do I understand that we are to appoint twenty-one members from Ward I. to-night The Chairman: I understand from the Sec- retary that that is so. Mr Samuel: If that is so, what is wrong with the twenty-one members, already appointed? r The Secretary (Mr L. W. Adams): They were elected to form the Association, and that has been done. Their work is now finished, and it is for you to elect a fresh committee. The Chairman: If it is the pleasure of the meeting that the same gentlemen be re-elected to form the executive, you can do so. Mr. Evan Rees: Have the gentlemen pre- viously appointed been notified of the fact that they have been elected? The Secretary: Yes. The Chairman: I may remind Mr Rees that that committee is not now in existence. It was decided to appoint the executive de novo, and the following were elected:— Messrs C. Meudwy Davies, Station Road; D. J. Thomas, Coldstream Street; Evan Rees, Dan. Thomas, Princess Street; Rhys Richards, J. H. Williams, Mina Street: T. R. Ludford, .1no Hughes, Old Castle Road; Jos. Llewelyn, Brync-aerau Terrace; Thomas Davies, Sunny Hill; James Howell, St. Peter's Terrace; Paton, West End; J. S. Thomas, Pembrey Road; H. Rooksby, Pembrey Road; William David, Tyrfran; Thomas Jones, grocer, Old Castle Road: William Davies, Amiesley St.; David Francis, Bryninor Road; Pugh, Vje, toria Road; Edward Sherlock, and L. W. Adams, Vaughan Street.

THE BAPTIST UNION. I DECREASED WELSH MEMBERSHIP. I WORK OF THE MINISTRY. The Spring Assembly of the Bap list Union I of Great Britain and Ireland was opened on Monday in Bloomsbury Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. G. W. of Accrington. hi the report of the Council it was stated that the returns for 1909 showed there were 5062 churches and 414-6 chapels, accommoda- Ling, 1,455,030, while the members numbered 422,455, Sunday School teachers 59,195, 579,242 scholars, 5652 local preachers, and 2120 pastors in charge. It was noted that there, had been a decrease of 1553 in church membership, hut an increase of 16 churches, 37 local preachers, i a.nd 42 pastors. The Rev J. H. Shakespeare, secretary of the Union, moving the adoption of the report, said their relations with one another were ample evidence that the Baptist faith was never stronger, more cordial, or more complete than to-day. The decline in membership was limited to Wales, owing to the lull after the revival, but they had advanced in England and Scotland. At the same time, their work in Wales showed there was a read acquisition to The faith there. Alderui.au C. R. Thorne, M.P., Wo]veihuu:o ton, seconded the motion. Mrs Bon wick, of London, who supported the adoption of the report, referred to the work of the Baptist Women's League, which she said was the missing link between the various forms oi: work carried on by their denomina- tion. About 130 churches were associated with the Women's League, but she looked forward to the time when every church would join it and wheu every Baptist woman would be a member. The report was then adopted. I THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. I Delivering his presidential address in the evening on the subject of "The Ministry," Mr G. W. Macalpine said sacred functions had become the monopoly of the clergy. Official persons had become necessary to the valid celebration of the ordinances. Thus a Church founded under the unauthorised ministry of tf-a veiling evangelists found itself deprived of the freedom and vigour which it had once enjoyed, and was lost under bondage to in an. The decline of the Church's power kept pace with the narrowing range of the ministry. It was now again coming to be recognised that no professional ministry could ever take the place of a wide voluntary consecration of high gifts to her service. The Church might make too much of education and adventitious equipment. She should learn to value her uncut diamonds. The main thing was not learning, but insight. The Church was not a, place where spiritual babes were entertained either with music or oratory, but where men A and women were made strong, and trained for the battle of life.

I EUROPEAN POLITICS: MIRACLES. As we look upon the history of the world, and reflect upon tte present circumstances of the human race, and then compare all with the written statements of the Bible, we are compelled to say it is marvellous. When the Jews rejected Jesus it was considered by Him in the light of the prediction of the psalm (cxviii.) that the builders would reject the Stone, and it was recognised as being "mar- vellous." Prophecy is marvellous. And pro- phecy is only found in the Bible. The Bible is a miracle. It is a miraculous I history. It is built upon miracles. Its history is inseparable from miracles. To doubt its miracles is to confuse its history. Miracles are all over the Bible pages. They are in Genesis, and with Moses, and under the monarchy, and with the Apostles. Yet miracles, as generally understood (apart from prophecy) are not with everybody nor at all times. We learn that John the Baptist did no miracle. There are no recorded miracles during the youth and early manhood of Christ. This shows the difference between the Bible and a mere man-written book, for in the apocryphal gospels there are over fifty miracles (says Warington in his able little treatise, "Can we believe in Miracles "), which are not mentioned in the New Testa- ment. There is mention in these apocryphal gospels of about fifty in Christ's childhood, and only one to his public ministry. But in the New Testament there are about thirty to forty in his public ministry. In the apostolic writings we find it incidentally mentioned that miracles were an usual accompaniment of the apostles' teaching (Rom. xv. 18, 19; I. Cor. xii; 2 Cor. xii. 12; Gal. iii. 5). This proves that these miracles were not counted mythical or imaginations of men, neither were they legends or distorted traditions of bygone events. They were either true or false. To successfully attack the Bible you must de- molish its miracles, because the long past and the nearer present are based on miracles. The whole Mosaic system was based upon the won- derful events that took place in the sight of the whole Israelitish nation at and after the period of the Exodus until the people dwelt in Canaan. So the whole superstructure of the Christian faith is built on the miracle of the resurrection of Christ by God. "If Christ be not risen, your faith is vain" (1 Cor. xv.). But can we touch its miracles? Before we can, we have to fight the wonderful record of these miracles—the Bible. Rosseau pertinently puts it thus: "It is more inconceivable that a number of persons should agree to write such a history than that one only should furnish the subject of it. The Jewish authors were incapable of the diction, and strangers to the morality con- tained in the gospels, the marks of whose truths are so striking and inimitable, that the inventor would be a more astonishing charac- ter than the hero." We would have a great difficulty to demolish the ever-increasing testimony of external evi- dence to the truthfulness of the Bible. This evidence in the form of the result of recent excavations in the East, and deposited in the museums of the nations to-day is very power- ful. So is the internal evidence, of which pro- phecy illustrated in diversified fulfilment is but one item. When it is said that science declines to accept miracles, it should be re- membered that evidence corroborates them; for instance, look at the choice of Palestine as the best place from which to emanate blessings to all the earth. This choice was in Abraham's days, a period when geography was not known as it is to-day. We must re- member as well that, scientists of repute are prepared to accept the idea that science and miracles are not contradictory. Huxley was one of such teachers of science. DEFINITION. The BilJle explanation of a miracle istlwt it is a wonder, a mighty deed and a sign. By a wonder or marvel there is something that strikes attention. It is the outside of the act. By a mighty deed, work, or power we learn the cause or the agency at work—Divine action. By a sign we are told the aim or pur- pose for which the deed is done. These three items are ttire- different aspects of a Bible miracle. Simon the Sorcerer was able to do wonders, but lie had not the Divine power. He wanted to buy the gift of God. The magi- cians in the court of Pharaoh were able to do some wonders, but at last they had. to confess that Moses and Aaron could do greater works than they, and therefore the cause was that the mighty deeds of Moses were the finger of God. Christ claimed that his works were also the finger of God. A finger is part of the hand by which work is done, and it is also the member by which we point to something else. Moses looked at the burning yet unconsumod bush. It was a, marvel that attracted atten- tion. He then learnt there was within the busli a Divine power, and that it was a sign of a Divine purpose. Bible miracles are always claimed as Divine "power manifestations. They are not mere wonders. They are always fur a purpose. They are never done for a mere "show off. It is special circumstances that cause them to be done. They are an attesta- tion of revelation, and communication. The covenant with Abraham was confirmed by fire. The Aaronic priesthood was divinely and visibly sanctioned. The cessation of the plague at David's intercession was shown to be of God by a miracle. Fire from heaven consumed the sacrifices at the dedication of Solomon's temple. The Mosaic Institution I a s not being of Moses. It was a new system claimed to be divine.. and the claim was divinely en- dorsed. Christ came with a new system to ie- place an accepted divine one, and it was rea-' sonable that such a claim should reeeive—if true—God's endorsement. This Christ's miracles claimed to be. But it is remarkable that if anyone desired to see a nuTT.C-le to satisfy his fleshly curiosity, just as he might see an entertainment, then that desire was not satisfied. Christ's appeal then was to such a class, the Scriptures. How could the apostolic enterprise initially succeed to either Jew or Gentile, unless miracles were performed to demonstrate that it was of These miracles were an earnest or a token of divine approval. The New Testament is to-day an earnest- or token to those who understand its purport. Warington uses the Mont Cenis Tunnel as a very pert illustration. First as a wonder only: we may he told that it is a cavity of seven miles in length, under a mountain. That this cayity,started from opposite ends of a. moun- tain, and in fifteen years they met exactly. We know that Nature produces cavities, but not like this. On our first hearing of such a circumstance, it would be counted a hoax, till we are told of the agency or power that caused the cavity; this power was man. We might still think it improbable till we are told the aim (or "sign"), which was—profit to cer- tain people. We want the three items in order to thoroughly believe. Never in the New Testament, and but rarely in the Old, is a miracle termed a marvel alone. It generally has associated with it the word "sign" or "mighty work." But in both Old and New, several times we have all three terms associaiied together. A marvel is something that is beyond usual, human experience (Deut. iv. 32, 34). "If I had not done among them the works which no other man did" (John xv. 24). Are we to deny the possibility of anything occurring which is beyond our experience? Experience in- creases, which means observation increases. This is the basis of research or science. If it is said that there is nothing new under the sun, the answer obviously is, but what about its manifestation ? Past universal experience does not forbid research, which implies the past is no absolute barrier to the present. Are miracles contrary to experience? Though be- yond, yet they are not -exactly contrary, but in harmony in a sense with past experience. (To be continued, God willing.)

[ CAPEL NEWYDD BAZAAR. f A SO UN D SUCCESS. A very successful bazaar was held under the auspices of Capel Newydd at Cwmbach Buildings on Tuesday. The proceeds were devoted towards the Restoration Fund. Rev. Philip Jones, in calling upon Miss C. Davies, M.A., headmistress of the Inter- mediate School, to open the bazaar, said her work was highly valued, and her influence was lasting upon the minds and hearts of the young people under her tuition and super- vision. Miss Davies, in an interesting speech, opened the bazaar, after which she was presented with a number of beautiful bouquets. The stalls were of a varied character, and neatly decorated. They were presided over by I the following:- Refreshment stall: The Misses PMIHps, Miss Davies, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Evans, Miss C. Hughes, Miss Rogers, Miss M. J. Hughes, Miss Watts, Mrs. Davies (Pembrey Road), and Mrs. Thomas. Electric battery and weighing machine: Messrs Joseph Rogers and William Williams. Side shows: Messrs. Thomas Thomas, B. Richards, D. J. Davies, and John Davies. Faney stall: Mrs. Jones, Miss Jones, Miss Wade. Grocery stall: Mrs. Ambrose. Sweet stall, Miss Sybil Jones. Fancy stall: Miss Morgan, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Isaac, Mrs. Grey, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. PhiTlips. Bran tub and ice cream: Miss Edith Davies, Miss Maggie Davies, and Miss MargaTetta Daniels. Flower stall: Mrs. Griffiths, Thomas Street. Fancy stall: Mrs. Daniel Griffiths and Mrs. T. Rees. Hoop-la: Miss Hettie Davies and Miss May Griffiths. Hardware: Mr. David Thomas, Gil- bert, Place. Fancy stall: Misses Hattie Rees, S. J. Thomas, Olive Thomas, J. S. Davies, and L. A. Hughes. The secretarial duties were carried out by Messrs. John Davies, William Roberts, and Mrs. Rees, whilst Mrs. S. J. Thomas and Mrs David Phillips, Bryncaerau, acted as trea- surers.

HARBOUR LIGHTS. Trade is much brisker at the North Dock this week, and the favourable condition of the Harbour in general also continues. --0- Mr. Behenna is continuing with the pro- mised shipments, and otherwise is showing a strong interest in the commercial affairs of the Trust generally. -0"" A start. with the season's timber imports is expected in the course of the next week or ten days, which will brisken things up still more. —o— The Superintendent has started with his ex- perimental training operations near Garreg Each, and states that he hopes to have gained sufficient information as to< the best method of working by the time the Bill is through. and the money for the full work got, to enable the Trustees to carry it out in the cheapest and most expeditious manner. -0- Many opinions have been got from eminent engineers as to the best method of deepening the channel to the extent necessary, and they vary in many respects, as those of experts generally do; but the weight of conviction in them, upon the whole, is to the effect that the work should start from the river along- side the South Wall, somewhere near Garreg Fach, o This is embodied in the scheme adopted at the suggestion of the Board of Trade adviser, Commander Frederick, and their consultant, Mr. Dobson. -0- It is the view also held almost* universally by those who have a practical and long- standing knowledge of the channels and sand banks of the estuary above the Lighthouse. "As Mr. Rees has b&eii empowered by the Trust to experiment upon the common line of these joint opinions, it is tb be hoped that what he is doing will lead to success.

Llannon Parish Council. The first meeting of the Parish Council was held at Llechyfedaeli Council School. Mr. W. Greville, C.C., was re-elected chairman, and J Mr George Evans, Pontyberem, vice-chairman. Messrs. Treharne (Cwmmawr), Owens (Llwyd- coed), Jenkins (Cilddeui), and Williams (Coed- cue) were appointed overt'eers, and Messrs. W. Greville, John Davies, and T. Rolfe were appointed school managers. The Council de- cided to contribute half the cost of repairing Maesinawr Bridge, Llanddarog Council bearing the other half. The sanitation of Railway Terrace, Tumble, came up for consideration, and it was decided to calf the attention of the District Council to Un matter. Applications were invited for horticultural lectures. The Council decided to apply, the IcctuTes. if ?grauted. to he delivered as follows:—Tumble, 3; Cross Hands, 3; Llanuon Vi11age, 2: Ponty herem, 2. Mr. David -kA-a' appointed to the seat vacated by Mr. Rhys Jones.

"Wars of the Roses." 1111. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS. M.P.. AXD THE RECORD OFFICE. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, M.P., speaking be- fore the Honourable Society of Cymrodorion in London, on Friday evening, said thai HIl" War of, the Roses was not ar, English war at all. From the time of William the Conqueror the English had not heen a martial race (laughter). They were always on the money- j making game (laughter). The chief people in the War of the Roses were Welshmen, who, with a few exceptions, fought for glory rather than for what they could gain (laughter). It was almost entirely a Welsli marcher war, in which South Walians followed the fortunes of Henry Tudor, who was born at Pembroke, and whose banner bore the Black Ox of Pem broke. He concluded with the announcement that he was asking the Government to appoint a Welshman to the Record Office for the par- pose 01 examining the Welsh documents resting there.

I Late Chief Constable. I I MEMORIAL TABLET UNVEILED. The relief medallion, tablet in bronze, to the I memory of the late Mr. William Philipps, chief constable of Carmarthensliire, was un- veiled at Llandilo Parish Church on Sunday morning hy Sir James Hamlyn Williams Drummond, Bart., C.B. (lord lieutenant for the county of Carmarthen). The tablet was erected by the members of the Carmarthen- shire Constabulary, and a large number were present at the service. The inscription on I the tablet was as follows:—"To the glory of God and in memory of William Philipps, for 33 years chief constable of the county, who died on the 19th day of May, 1908, in the 77th year of his age. This tablet was erected by the members of the Carmarthenshire Police Force, in which he served for over 52 years, in appreciation of his unremitting zeal and devotion to duty, his sterling uprightness, and generous sympathy with the poor, and as a humble tribute to the many virtues wliieli j adorned his character. Large was his bounty and his soul sincere.' Mr. W. Pieton Philipps, son of the deceased gentleman, and his successor in office, was in attendance,

I INDUCTION SERVICE. i NEW MINISTER OF CALFARIA. The induction services of the Rev. D. Wvre Lewis, the newly-appointed pastor of Calf aria Chapel, took place on Tuesday of last week. Rev P. Phillips, James Street, formerly pastor of Maescanner Chapel, presided over a -large attendance. Mr. Lewis took over the pastorate a f- w weeks ago. Among those present at the in- duction were the Rev Hugh Jones, Bethel; Kev Henry Rees, Pwllheli; Rev. Enos George, Em- manuel; Rev. D. Howells, Dafen; Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, Tabernacle; Rev. B. Williams, Llwyn- hendy; Rev. Dr. Johns, Capel Als; Rev. T. Bowen, Ebenezer; Rev J. Evans, Llwynhendy; Rev. J. Lewis, Caersalem; Rev. Trevor Jones, Bethania; and Rev. Henry Williams, Burry Port. After a hymn and prayer, Mr. William Har- ries, one of the deacons, on behalf of the church, extended a hearty welcome to the new minister. He had accepted a "call" from a very important centre in the denomination, and he trusted Mr. Lewis would get on well amongst them. The speaker appealed to the members to do their utmost, to help their pastor to carry on the great work of the church. Rev. W. Lewis, in responding, said lie found it extremely difficult, to express his feelings after the kind words and greetings received from them. He regretted to leave his old place, but. believed there was a Power which directed him to accept the pastorate of Cal- Jaria. There was a lot of work to be done at jjlanelly. It would not do for him to remain idle, and he hoped, with the co-operation of the members, that good resultsl might be ac- complished in his term of office. Rev. Henry Rees, Pwllheli, said he was pleased to be present in order to participate in the rejoicings of their Calfaria friends. He had known the Rev. W. Lewis for many years and lived but a short distance from him in North Wales. He could speak highly of Mr. Lewis. In coming to Llanelly he had entered on what might be termed the "Jerusalem" of the' Baptists. The numerous churches of the denomination in the town were well known throughout North Wales. He regretted the loss of friendship he would sustain in Mr. Lewis's departure, but hoped that he would he successful and happy in his new sphere. Mrs. Lewis, also, had done valuable work in the North, and lie hoped she would continue it in their midst. Rev. Enos George said he had been acquain- ted with Mr. Lewis for some considerable time. He was a good man, and a splendid minister, and he trusted the church would give him support and work harmoniously. Rev. D. Howells, Dafen, the youngest minister present, said he was pleased to ex- tend a hearty welcome to the new pastor, who was a man of sterling qualities. He congra- tulated the church upon obtaining such a gifted and talented minister. Rev Gwylfa Roberts, Tabernacle Chapel, said he was pleased to hear all that had been spoken of the Rev. W. Lewis. He believed the new pastor had done the right thing in ac- cepting the position, for they were greatly in need of a good man. He looked forward to having Mr. Lewis's help in the great work amongst tliein, and asked the congregation to encourage the pastoj1 in his great task in the town. Rev. B. Williams, Llwynhendy; Rev. Dr. T. Johns, Capel Als; Rev. T. Bowen, Ebenezer; Rev. J. Evans, Liwynhendy; Rev. J. Lewis, Caersalem; Rev. Trevor Jones, Bethania; Rev Harry Williams, Burry Port; and Rev. Hugh Jones, Bethel, also extended a hearty wel- come to the Rev. W. Lewis on behalf of their respective churches.

Sanatorium for Consumption. EXCELLENT WORK AT ALLTYMYXYDD. A t. f. 1 I A meeting of the executive- committee of the West Wales Sanatorium was held at Car- marthen on Friday, Mr. Ernest Trubsliaw, Llanelly, presiding. A letter was read from Mrs Rogers, Standish Park, inquiring the cost of a bed at the sanatorium for Radnor, where, she said, they were trying to collect a sum of money for the purpose as a memorial. The Chairman pointed rat That the beds at the sanatorium were all wanted for the in- habitants of the three counties of Carmar- then, Cardigan, and Pembroke, and he was afraid it would be impossible for outside counties to come in. They had been pre- viously compelled to refuse applications from Glamorgan and Montgomery. Rev. A. Fuller Mills (Carmarthen) said that deep interest was felt in the sanatorium in Radnor, and it would lie wen to reply to the letter favourably. The Chairman: There are patients from the three counties waiting week after week for admission to the sanatorium We really want, to extend the institution on our own behalf. The Medical Superintendent (Dr. Adams) said that other counties might co-operate for the extension of the building. Mr. J. C. Harford (Falcoudaie) contended that they would be able 10 carry on the sanatorium more economically, if they exten- ded the building and other counties joined in the maintenance. I' It was decided to reply to Mrs. Rogers that the matter would be considered at, a meeting of the governors. The Medical Superintendent reported that I there were at present 35 patients at the sana- torium—17 males and 18 females. The instilu- tion had been kepi full since the beginning of '1 the year, many of the patients admitted having to wait, two mouths for a vacant bed. The patients, on the whole, continued LJ make good progress. The cost per head this I year had been reduced, and would compare I favourably with larger institutions. Mr. J. C. Harford bore testimony to the good work done by Dr. Adams. He was surprised to see the wonderfully good improvements carried out at the sanatorium (hear, hear). LADY DRUMMOND MEMORIAL FUND. I The Treasurer (Mr. P. J. Wbeldon), in sub mitting his statement of account, stated that he had received C20 from an anonymous donor at Aberystwyth, with a promise that it would be an annual subscript ion. The total aitiourit of the receipts for the current year i was £1129. Out of that sum they had expcri- ded on the maintenance of the sanatorium the sum of £ 1115—which was greater ib.-m the amount spent last year. welng that they had double the number of patients—leaving a ) balance of £ 614. Various improvements had been carried out at the sanatorium, so the total amount then standing to the debit of the building fund amounted to Z368 odd.. How ever, through the extreme kindness of Mrs. Davies-Evans (Highlllead) lie had received two sums from her—one of £233, and the other £ 50—which she had paid out of her splendid collection, the Lady Drummond Memorial Fond. The money had been paid over to the building fund, bringing down the debit account to £ 80 odd. The Chairman said the financial statement was extremely satisfactory. The Medical Superintendent, added thai lie had a separate fund, made up of patients' contributions, which had now reached £300 (applause). The Chairman: So we shall be able to pay the building debt out of the revenue account.

FOR SALE.—Stephens' Ink (the best in the market), van'a Inks, and Webster's Inka, Fountain Pens, Letter Files, and all kipda of stationery useful to house or office, 8t lowesl prices at the Mercury" Office, 28 Mark*- Street, LlaoaHgc J IN PARLIAMENT, SESSION 1010. LLANELLY HARBOUR (Confirmation of Indenture l>etween the Llanelly Harbour Trust, the Llanelly 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 Llanelly Har- bour Trust and the Llanelly 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 1904 and Incorpora- tion, Amendment and Repeal of Acts.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the i\j Llanelly Harbour Trust (in this Notice referred to as "the Trust) and the Urban District Council for the District of Llanelly in the County of Carniarthen (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 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 Bank 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 person on the other hand to enter into and carry into effect indentures, contracts, and agreements in relation to th? repayment of moneys borrowed by the Trust and secured or guaranteed in part or whole by the Council or in relation to the reduction 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 said 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 1904 and 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 the 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, sanctioned or confirmed 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 passing of the Llanelly Harbour Act 1904 in ftlation to the mortgages thereby authorised or the acts or defaults of any of the parties to the same and also for the 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, tolls, rates, rents, charges, and property of the Trust, and col- laterally by guarantee or otherwise on the income of the Public Estates and Public Estates Capital Moneys of the Council, and the General District Rate of the Urban District of Llanelly, and to authorise the Council to levy such rates as may 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 and Trust on the one hand and the Bank or any other Company Body or person on the other hand with respect to the Harbour Undertaking. 4. To regulate, define, and adjust the rights. privileges, preferences, rankiug -and priorities of the holders of mortgages 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, ranking 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 io borrow and re-borrow under the Llanelly Harbour Act 1901, and to make pro- vision 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 the 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 to males provision;" with regard to any such advance, and the security to be g?vc? therefor. 7. To authorise the Trust and the Council and any corporation, company, or person or either of them or any of them for -fill or any of the purposes of the Bill or the Harbour Undertaking to enter into and fulfil contract s and agreements, and 10 confirm any such agreements as may have been or which durjng the progress of the Bill may Leo so entered into. S. To altcr and ihe Llanelly Harbour Acts 1858 to 1804 and all other Acts or Orders relating to the Trust and particularly to vary and amend and in pan p", LI an ell.v Harbour Act 1904 with respect to app??.c:i- tion of the revenues arising from the Har- bour Undertaking, the Consto ntion of the Trust, the appointment of Trustees by Mort- gagees and the revocation of the appointment. the mode of supplying occassional vacancies, the appointment and constitution of a joint Committee, and the powers conferred upon such joint committee a-nd fh > provision for paying off moneys lwrrowed under Use Llanelly Harlxmr Acts 1878 to jlp^, arid to make all reasonable consequential provisions in regard tlierei.o.- iiiii to any obligate:ns incurred or to be incurred. 9. The B.;Jl will 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. Llanelly 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 contained in the Bill. Notice is further gives* iliaf printed copies of the Bill will be deposited in the Private Bill. Office of the House of Commons as soon as may be after leave given to deposit the same. Dated this 19th day of April, 1910. HENRY W. SPOWART, Tow n Hall. T.ium ilv. Solicitor. A. RHYS ROBERTS. 63. Queen Victoria Street. London. E.C., 7683 Parliamentary Agent.