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YN AMSANG EIN TAD AU : THE…
[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, j YN AMSANG EIN TAD AU THE ANTIQUARIES' COLUMN. Inscribed Stone in St. David's Cathedral. My dear Sir,—It will, I think, interest your readers to see the enclosed copy of an inscription in a Stone found in the western end of the Cathe- dral at the time of the late Restoration, which seems to belong to the time of the Wyatt de- formation. Sincerely yours, 'D. HOWELL. St, David's, 9th June, 1902. DIVI DAVIDIS WALLLE PATRONI NUNQUAM NON VENERANDI M, S. PRIMUM HUNC LAPIDEM CORRUENTIS Eccuisiii; SUJE CATHEDRALIS FULCIMEN (RENOV ANDÆ SIT FELIX AUGURIUM) DIUTIUS ANXIE EXPECTANS LJETUS TANDEM LOCAVIT GULIELMUS HOLCOMBE A M CANONICUS ITESIDEN-S NONIS SEPTEMBRIS AD MDCCXCI PRIFCAREDI PIETAS
Local Place Names.
Local Place Names. Sir,—May I trouble some of your readers to be good enough to let me know something of the fol- lowing old Welsh names in Pembrokeshire or on the borders between Pembrokeshire and Carmar- thenshire, viz., BODEDON, PLUMARC, OSTERLOW, MAYNOUR, COED-LLATHEN, OR COETH-LLATHEN, I am very sorry to trouble you, but would be very much obliged if you or any reader could kindly give me some indication of where they are. It is just possible they are corrupt Welsh, and may be Latinized by the Latin chroniclers. Yours truly, L. R.
Pembrokeshire Clergy and Edward…
Pembrokeshire Clergy and Edward III. On May 26, 1329, Edward III. sailed from Dover "in quadam Navi de Winchelse" for France, on affairs relating to the Duchy of Aquitaine. In his suite went a large train of followers, to all of whom Letters of Protection were granted by the King, from May 26 to the Feast of St. John the Baptist following. It is curious that among the names given are those of several Pembrokeshire and Welsh clergy, viz. Magister Thomas Robert, Parsona Ecclesiee de Penbrey, &c. Magister Griffinus de Launton, Parsona Ec- clesipe de Maynor demy. Willielmus Roberti, Parsona Ecclesiie, Lan- gastan. Magister Watterus Hogas de Kedwelly, Par- sona Ecclesiae de Rosteyn. Also Magister David Baret, the Bishop of St. David's. See Rhymer's Fasdera. M. L. DAWSON.
New Edition of the " Mabinogion."
New Edition of the Mabinogion." Mr T. Fisher Unwin is issuing a new edition of The Mabinogion," by Lady Charlotte Guest, with reductions of the original illustrated. This edition is edited by Mr Owen Edwards-a guaran- tee of excellence and accuracy. Vol. I. is now out, and may be had in paper covers at Is or in cloth at 2s. The remaining vols. will follow.
Wales and Welsh History.
Wales and Welsh History. It has been often remarked that there is no ade- quate history of Wales. Much good work has been done of late years, but before a history of the whole Principality on modera scientific principles can be written, the vast amount of records hitherto scarcely known must be explored, and the local history of the principalities of the W elh princes, of the English principality and of the greater part of Wales ruled by the Lords Marches must be investigated. There are few of the Welsh Counties whose history has been written. At the close of the Queen's reign and under the immediate patrosage of Her Majesty, there was set on foot the Victoria History of the Counties of Eng- land. This great scheme f,)r writing the history of all the English counties by the co-operation of a central company of experts with local students, is being carried out upon a splendid scale. Each sec- tion is directed by the greatest living authority upon that particular subject, and the subjects include (besides history in its usual sense) geology, botany, natural history, ethnology, archaeology, agriculture, industries and dialects. There are plentiful maps and illustrations. The researches of a staff of work- ers among all the available depositories of archives are assisted by a committee of experts. An endeavour is being made to. extend the benefits of this great organization to Wales. A represent- ative committee has been formed of which His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, is the President. If this effort is successful, the services of the large and experienced staff at work upon the English counties will be available for the assistance of the %i ri i.er, on the counties of Wales. The Committee of the Victoria histories, however, stipulate that be- ) re they pledge themselves to include Wales in their sdi Ie", they should have an assurance that a sufficient amount will be raised to enable them to carry the w k to a conclusion. Eaoh Welsh county will be ueated separately. It is confidently expected that Welshmen will not allow this opportunity (which cannot occur again) to pass by of having their history written in a manner which cannot be obta'ned by individual enterprise. The Victoria History of the counties of Wales will be the greatest work of this generation. On March the 18th last Lord Kenyon presided over a meeting, held at Sir John Williams' house of gentlemen who had consented to act on a general committee for promoting the publication of the Vic- i toria history of Wales in connection with the scheme now in progress for the publication of the history of the counties of England as a permanent memorial to Her late Majesty Queen Victoria. The attendance included Sir John Williams, the Hon. George Kenyon, M. P., Sit- Owen Roberts, General R. Oven Jones, Principal John Rhys, Principal lteichel, Dr Isambard Owen, Dr. Henry Owen, Professor Little (Cardiff), Air William Jones, M.P., Mr Doubleday (General Editcr of the Victoria his- tories), Mr John Tcjcmag (Penoei(id Gwaiia), he Rev G. Hartwell Jones, the Rev H. Elvet Lewis, Dr Edmund Owen, Mr Edward O-en (Ind'ia Office), Mr J. H. Davies, and Mr E. Vincent Evans (Sec- retary to the Hunaul allte Society of Cymmrodorion). Lord Iianyon announced that the Prince of Wales had oonsented to become president of the Committee. He outlined the nature of the work projected and the steps which had led to the formation of the Committee. Mr Doubleday having supplied certain details of the course taken in dealing with the Eng- lish county histories and offered some suggestions as to the best method of approaching the history of Wales, Principal Rhys proposed and Sir Owen Roberts seconded That the historical account of the Principality should be treated county by county, in separate volumes." On the proposal of Dr Isambard Owen seconded by Mr Vincent Evans, it was passed that the account of the natural features of the country should as far as possible be grouped in divisions, and published in separate volumes. As a rough estimate of the cost the sum of zC24,000, was mentioned, but if the scheme suggested be carried out the cost will probably amount to a much larger sum. An Executive Committee consisting of Lord Kenyon, Sir John Williams, Principal Rhys, Dr. Isambard Owen, Dr. Henry Owen, Mr Edward Owen, Mr J. H. Davies, and Mr Vincent Evans was appointed to consider the details for carrying out the scheme. On the proposal of Dr. Henry Owen, a cordial vote of thanks was acoorded to Dr. Isambard Owen for his services in connection with the initi- ation of the movement. ,I'
Eglwyswrw Petty Sessions.
Eglwyswrw Petty Sessions. Rabies in North Pembrokeshire. Eglwyswrw Petty Sessions were held on Tuesday. before Messrs. T. Colby (chairman), E. H. James, B, Rees, Rev A. W. Evans, and Dr Havard. The Rev A. W. Evans took the oath as District Councillor for the Cardigan Union. P. C. Lewis proved the charge of drunkenness against J. Lloyd and Owen James, St Dogmaels, on May 3. They were fined 6s each and 6s 6d costs. William Macdonald, alias James Reiley, travelling hawker, was fined 3s for each animal, and 4s costs for allowing a pony and a mute to stray on the highway on May 15. P. C. Lewis proved the case. The same man, under the alias of John Fury, was fined the same amount for a similar offence on the same date. P. C. Lewis proved. David Williams, Bonoath Dobaf, haulier, and Geo. Leatherby, Newchapel, haulier, were fined one shil- ling each and 4s costs for driving a waggon and three horses without reins on May 5. P.C. Lewis proved the offence. Morris James, St Dogmaels, was charged on the information of P. C. Lewis, laid before the court by Supt. Phillips, with having ridden a bicycle at mid- night on May 25 without a light. Mr Williams, so- licitor, admitted the offence. The accused was fined 6d and 5s 6d costs. THE DANGER OF RABIES. William James, Pencwm, Moylgrove: Jno James, Glanmor, St. Dogmaels, and Thomas Thomas, Bont- bren, Nevern, were each find 7s 6d and 6s 6d costs for allowing their dogs to run unmuzzled. Daniel Morris, Bwlohmawr, Dinas, was charged with keeping a dog at large in public places without a muzzle in conformity with the Order, which stipulates that the muzzle should be of wire. Defendant had-simply a leather contrivance over the dog's head, and Superintendent Phillips in- formed the. bench that Dr. Da.vies, gold medallist of London University, who now resided in Fishguard, after being invalided home from the South African War, bad been severely bitten on the log by t ie ani- mal, notwithstanding the "leather muzzle." The animal had been shot, and its head forwarded to London for examination. Defendant produced the muzzle" from his pocket, and the chairman was about to handle it, when Dr. Havard (another magistrate, who has been professionally engaged in similar cases in the district), strongly advised everyone not to touch it, as it might be affected with the saliva of the dog, and might come into contact with some out or scratch on the hands. Liter in the proceedings it transpired that defend- ant had another dog at home, and Mr E. H. James (one of the magistrates) said he thought that that also should be destroyed. Dr. Havard-No, don't destroy the dog, or else you will destroy important evidence as to whether there is rabies there or not. Chain him up sifely and wait. Superintendent Phillips said that notice had been given to defendant to isolate the dog and chain it up. That was what ought to have been done to the first dog, too, but people were too hasty in killing sus- pected animals and thus doing away with important evidence. Dr. Havard said he bad had a case where a dog had bitten a young woman ver severely. He ordered the dog to be tied up for a fortnight, and it was in that way found that it was not rabid. A fine of 3s and costs was imposed, and defendant was ordered to burn the leather at the earliest oppor- tunity, COMPULSORY NOTIFICATION OF RABIES. The bench afterwards heard a charge of neglecting to notify to the police a case of rabies, preferred by Police-constable G. W. Lewis, of St. Dogmael's, against David Davies, Graig, Nevern, farmer. Mr W. J. Williams, solicitor, Cardigan, appeared for the defendant, and pleaded guilty. What de- fendant did was done in ignorance, and although ig-' corance was not a legal excuse, he hoped the bench would consider it in mitigation. His client was charged with neglecting to report to the police that one of his sheep had died from rabies. As their worships were aware, hydrophobia had been raging very extensively in North Pembrokeshire and South Cardiganshire for some time, and it was, no doubt, a very serious state of things which everyone should assist in putting an end to by giving every information possible to the police without delay. In this partiou- lar case the sheep died, but the defendant did not know what the cause of death was, and he threw the carcase over the cliff, as he was in the habit of doing with other carcases. By some means or other it came to the ears of the police that the sheep had ex- hibited symptoms consistent with hydrophobia, and it was eventually found after the car- ca.ee had been recovered that the sheep had actually suffered from rabies. He ventured to say that the defendant's non-compliance with the order, as far as notification was concerned, was entire- ly due to ignorance, and be would remind the bench that defendant bad beei ordered to isolate his other sheep. This would be a severe punishment for him, seeing that he could not dispose of his stock for a long time, and he asked them to take this serious fact into consideration. Inspector Phillips said the carcase had been thrown over the cliff to the beach, and Police-oonstable Lewis had great difficulty in reaching it, being lowered over the precipice with ropes. Mr W. J. Williams-That is not disputed at all. The Clerk (Colonel Picton Evans, solicitor, Cardi- gan) Did defendant know that the sheep had been bitten by a dog ? Mr Williams—No. The Obairrnan-Had he. any reason to suppose that it was a case of rabies ? Polioe-constable Lewis—Yes. The defendant told me what the symptoms were, and did not keep any thing back. Inspector Piiillips-Did ha say the sheep appeared to be mad ? Police-constable Lewis—Yes. The servant man had told him so, and it was afterwards he threw the carcase away. Mr Williams-He had never seen a case tf ribies before. The D fmdant-I did not throw it ovjr li3 cliff because I thought it was bad, but bec, US) it is my habit in disposing of carcases. Mr B. Rees (a magistrate)—I have done the same thing myself several times. The Clerk-It is a very dangerous thing to do. Mr E. H. James (to defendant)—Bury them next time. Defendant—Yes, I will, and report them at once, too. It was stated during the course of a conversation between the bench and police that copies of the Muz- zling Order had not been posted up in Welsh, and that defendant was a monoglot Welshman. It was thought that the County Council should issue Welsh posters, as has been done in Carmarthenshire. The Bench found that defendant had offended in ignorance, and fined him 6d and lis costs, 5s of which they remitted.
Haverfordwest Rural District…
Haverfordwest Rural District Council. HAVERFORDWESR-ST. DAVID'S ROAD. ITS DISGRACEFUL CONDITION. Tke monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, Mr S. W. Dawkins (Vice-Chairman) presiding, in the absence, through illness, of Mr Thos. Llewellin. THE FISHGUARD SEWAGE. On the reading of the minutes, Mr J. H. Morton asked if the Fishguard Parochial Committee had had any communication from Mr Bath as to whether the currents in Fishguard Bay would be interfered with by the sea wall which was to be built ? Clerk-Nothing has come. Mr W. J. Vaughan said a letter had arrived from Mr Bath in which it appeared that the currents would not be interfered with. But the matter had been left to stand over pending a visit of Dr. Owen and some of the members of the local authority to London for the purpose of waiting on the Local Government Board in company with Mr Bath. They were anxious to do the work as effectually and as oheaply as possible. ALLEGED NUISANCE AT LETTERSTON. Mr Morton asked if the Inspector had received a report on the analysis of the water in the well at Letterston. The Sanitary Inspector said the analysis showed that the water was of good quality. Mr Morton said he wished to call attention to the unsanitary condition of a cottage near the well. The villagers had called his attention to it several times. There had been fever there, and now diphtheria. He thought steps should be taken to see to it. Mr Eaton Evans asked if the man could not be summoned ? The Inspector said the nuisance was the depositing of filth from the cottage by the side of the road. The difficulty was to catch the man doing it, because the nuisance was actually on the main road, and it was then out of his (the Inspector's) province and rested with the County Surveyor. He had served notices on the man, but it had no effect on him. Mr Eaton Evans moved that the Clerk write to the County Surveyor calling his attention to it, and this was agreed to. BROAD HAVEN WATER. The Clerk read a letter from Mr W. Y. Tombs with regard to the terms upon which he would grant the use of a supply of water on his property for Broad Haven. He pointed out that he was not pre- pared upon the plan of Mr Summons to state any definite terms in writing, but his views and general basis of calculation were known to some of the mem- bers of the Council. Mr Eaton Evans said the plans now submitted by Mr Summons for the carrying of the water into the village were not in accord with the ideas expressed at the last meeting, and Mr Summons was not present to explain why he had deviated from the suggestions then made. He moved that the plans be referred back to him vith a request for an explanation. He believed Mr Tombs' terms were a rent of 2s 6d per house using the supply, which would mean S12 10s a year at present. The motion was agreed to. CORONATION DAY. The Clerk said the Surveyors wished to know if the roadmea were to be given a holiday on Coronation day. In was pointed out that the men could claim a holiday that day, and it was decided to allow them their wages. THE HAVERFORDWEST-ST. DAVID'S ROAD. Mr J. H. Morton asked whether anything had been done by the South Highway Committee towards putting this road into a state fit for it to be taken over by the County Council ? A couple of years ago they were told by the Surveyor, who inspected it on behalf of the Main Roads Committee, that some 2250 would put it right. Since then a thousand pounds had been spent on it and it was worse now than it was then. He thought it time that the South Committee should bestir themselves and get the road into condition. Chairman—Has the money been properly spent? That is the question. Mr Morton-That is for the Committee to say. I propose that the Surveyor make a report upon the road and say how soon it would be fit for an inspection by the County Council's surveyor. Mr W. J. Owen-The surveyor has had instructions repeatedly to get that road ready as soon as possible. Mr Morton-I think it would facilitate matters very much if the South Committee would take this seriously into consideration—- Mr Walters—They have done that. Mr Morton-And get the steam rollor over it or something. Mr Eaton Evans—He has had instructions to do all he can and bother the expense. Mr W. J. Owen-No expense has been saved on it. Thousands of yards of stone have been put down. Mr W alters-What the Main Roads Committee says-and what the Statute sayis—is that the road must be in good repair and musf be passed in good repair before the County Council has power to take it over. Chairman—That you thiuk is not the case now P Mr Walters—That is a matter of opinion. I have told the Committee what I think of it. I think it is absolutely disgraceful, especially the part from Key- ston hill to liooh. Mr Morton moved for a report from the surveyor, which Mr Roberts seconded. Mr Walters-I have no doubt he will tell you it is quite ready now. Mr Eaton Evans-And the other man will tell you it is not. The motion was carried. THE TRACTION ENGINES. The Clerk read a letter from Mr A. W. Massy, Cuffarn, dated June 11, stating that several fraction engines were now travelling the road from Dudwell to Cuffern Mountain, and were cutting it up so that it was dangerous to horse ti-atlio. Tuere ought to be more men put upon the road to fill in the ruts, as one man could do practically nothing. Mr W. J. Owen—It is quite impossible to get more men for the wages we give them. Chairman-Must that be referred to the Highway Committee ? Mr Eaton Evans-No, sir, it requires immediate attention. I propose we write to the Surveyor. Mr Owen—He is doing all be can with the men he has, and unless you give 3s a day you cannot get more men. The motion was agrcel to. 'I INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr J. W. Francis) re- ported A few oases of fever have come under my notice during the past month-a ca e of diphtheria aëj Letterston near the dwelling r f. case of ty- phoid which terminated fatally last month. Both families obtained their water from a well, the water of which has proved on analysis to be of good quality. Also a case of typhoid in the parish of Nolton. It appears that the boy suffering was at J sohool in Haverfordwest when the water was supplied from a well, the surroundings of which are anything but satisfactory. The town authorities I am in- formed are taking proceedings to test the water. I find that Mr Williams, chemist, of Letterston, who is building a dwelling house and shop at Letterston Cross, is laying down the floor without first putting in a 6-in. concrete covering according to the bye- bws. I beg to submit for your approval a plan at Penslade, Fishguard, and also one for two houses at Letterston belonging te Mi Phillips, of Hayscastle Cross." In reply to Mr Walters, the Inspector stated that Mr Williams, Letterston, was informed by him of the bye-laws, and advised to get a copy. He was supposed to notify the Inspector when he was ready to proceed with the several stages of the building so that it could be inspected, but he had not done so. Mr Walters moved, Mr H. W. Thomas seoonded, and it was carried, and steps be taken by the Sur- veyor to enforce the Bye-laws. MEDICAL OFFICERS. On the motion of Mr Walters, seconded by Mr W. J. Vaughan, the four medical officers were re- appointed for twelve months-iubjeot to the approval of the Local Government Board. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. Mr J. W. Francis was re-appointed Sanitary In- spector for twelve months. He nominated Mr Carver as his deputy at Fishguard. On the motion of Mr Vaughan the nomination was approved. This was all the business.
FRENNI FAWR NOTES.
FRENNI FAWR NOTES. -:0:- Two Baptist Students from the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, held a preaching Association at Blaenffos last Sunday, and in the afternoon delivered sermons at Seion Chapel, Crymmyoh. Collections were made at all the meetings. The parishes of Llanfyrnach and Llanfair- Nantgwyn were represented at a wedding which took place at Cardigan on the 12th inst., when Mr Thos. Lewis, Crymmyoh Villa, was united to Miss M. A. Lewis, Crymmyoh Farm. All Orymmychites and others congratulated them on their union, and the wedding presents were numerous. The Preselly Male Voice Party, led by Mr J. R. Jones, sohoolmaster, Monachlogddu, has oommenced rehearsing with a view of oompeting at the Clynder- wen Eisteddfod. A rumour is current that it is intended to postpone holding the Ebenezer (Dyfed) Eisteddfod, which was fixed on the Royal date. But we have no grounds to swear the authenticity of the story. The new School Building at Monaohlogddu is ad- vancing rapidly, and tha work of roofing has com- menced. Had the Board foreseen the possibility of such a measure as the Education Bill, probably they would have paused awhile. Preparations are made for the laying of a new sid- ing from Glogue Station to the Slate Quarries. This leads us to think that we are on the eve of a new de- velopment in the working of the quarries. The funeral of Mr John Walters, Blaenllain, Llanwinio, took place at Llwynyrhwrdd on Saturday. He was one of the old L'anfyrnach miners, and his death, which was somewhat tragic, will be regretted by many of his old acquaintances. It seems there is some balance money in the hands of the treasurer of the Llanfyrnach Anti-Tithe League, which was formed many years ago. The Secretary, Mr D. T. Davies, Nantygeifr, and Treasurer, Mr A. O. Griffiths, Glandwr, call a meet- ing of all interested this week in order to arrange what to do with the sum. It has been suggested to spend it on the Coronation festivities. It was thought some time ago that the Carmarthen Baptist Students would hold a Cymanfa at Hermon, and that probably the Taf Vale Temperance As- sociation would also be held thereat. We have since heard that both intentions have been abandoned for ample reasons. The church and congregation at Henllan Congre- gational church have decided to speculate some 2250 on a grand pipe organ which it is proposed to place at the chapel. Messrs James, ironmongers, Gwalia House, Cardi- gan, have established a branch at Crymmyoh, which is opened every Tuesday. Farmers and others will, no doubt, avail themselves of this additional oppor- tunity.
MAENCLOCHOG.
MAENCLOCHOG. In the House of Commons on Tuesday, Mr J. Wynford Philipps presented 'a petition from,, the School Board of Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire, against the E luoation Bill.
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INEWPORT (Pem.) NOTES.
I NEWPORT (Pem.) NOTES. Mr John Griffith has been appointed Represen- tative of the GUARDIAN for the District. Notice of coming events should be addred to him at the" Guardian" Office, Fishguard. A committee has been appointed at Ebenezer Con- gregational Chapel (consisting of the same persons as those who acted as Eisteddfod committee) to make arrargements for renewing the wood work, &c., of the present vestry or schoolroom. A meeting of the members of the Town Band was held at the Board Sahooiroom on Tuesday evening last week, when they subscribed their names to a form which will hold them responsible for the bal- ance of account for uniforms, which are expected to arrive in time for the Coronation day. Farmers and others would do well in giving in- formation to the police on seeing any kind of rest- lessness in their dogs, to avoid anything which might prove to be of a serious character. Several persons were fined very heavily for a breach of the dog muzzling order, at Eglwyswrw Petty Ses- sions on Tuesday last, it would be cheaper to owners of dogs to be careful in having their dogs properly muzzled, and for their own as well as their animals' safety. 5 At an ordinary meeting of the Alexandra Female Lodge of Oddfellows, Newport, it was unanimously resolved that members from the town and parish of Newport join in the procession with the different lodges and public bodies on the Coronation Day, members from the parish of Dinas excepted, as they will be engaged in celebrating the Coronation festivi- ties in their own parish. Also it was passed that Miss Annie Jane Havard (secretary) be appointed delegate to attend the next District meeting of the Carningli (Newport) to be held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Cardigan, on Tuesday, the 1st day of July next. Sisters Hilda R. John (N.G.,) and Maggie Davies (G.M.,) to accompany Miss Havard, as this being the first lady that was ever appointed delegate to represent a Lodge in the Carniagli District of Oddfellows also Bro. Benjamin Williams (N.G.,) of the Male Lodge and Grand Master of the District, was appointed to audit the accounts of the Lodge for the term ending June, 1902. We wish the young sister Lodge every success, both numerically and financially, and that in future years they will be as equally strong and flourishing as that of their Brethren's Lodge. > 4ft We are glad to learn that the Post Oifioe authori- ties have decided to place two more letter boxes in the District, which will be fixed as follows, viz., one at Llwyngwair Lodge, and the other at Tyriet Farm. These undoubtedly will prove great boons to the inhabitants of the surrounding districts, where cor- respondenoe by post is gaining favour. A general meeting of the Coronation festivities' committee was held at the Board School on Friday, the 13th inst. The Mayor (Mr J. Williams) pre- sided. Tht, minutes of the last meeting were read, confirmed, and signed. (1.) The Hon. Secretary (Mr Johns) read a letter from Mr Bowen, Llwyn- gwair, re procession visiting the Llwyngwair grounds on the 26th insb., stating that it gave him great pleasure to grant permission, but was sorry to say that none of the family would be at home on that date. (2.) Tenders for tea, viz., to supply tea for the estimated. number of 600 persons at 212 the lot. The Secretary said that he had posted notices inviting tenders, but that no one had tendered on that condi- tion. Mr W. V. Thomas proposed, and Mr James Phillips seoonded, that the tender of Mr Jas.Thomas, Temperance Hotel, be acoepted at 6d per head, with a guarantee for 450 persons. Four samples of mugs were brought before the oommittee, and it was passed that Mrs Lawrence be asked to supply 360 mugs. (4.) The route at procession was altered, owing to Mr and Mrs Bowen, Llwyngwair, being from home. It was proposed by Capt. David Jones, seoonded by Capt. Wta. James, that tea be given on the Warren, and it was passed unanimously. The next meeting to be held on Monday evening. A vote ef thanks to the chairman and the secretary terminated the meet- ing. A meeting of the Coronation committee was held at tile Board School on Monday evening last. The Mayor (Mr J. Williams) presided. The minutes of last meeting were read and passed. It was unani- mously resolved that the procession start from the Cross, en route for the Warren, through Market Street, Upper West Street, West Street, to Cnwoke, returning through West Street, Parrog, East Street, and Penbont Road. It was made known that as Mrs Lawrence did not have the order in time she could not supply the mugs, and the matter was allowed to drop. It was proposed by Mr Benjamin Williams, seconded by Mr T. Thomas, Tycanol, and passed. that the amount for prizes and presents for the children should not exceed 50s. It was passed that Mr Johns, Dr J.C. Rees, Mr W. V. Thomas, and Mr T. Lewis be appointed a oomroittea to make ar- rangements for the children's sports. Messrs Johns, T. Jenkins, and J. Morris were appointed to distri- bute tickets for tea, children first, adults in the order of the procession. The final meeting is to be held on Monday evening, the 23rd inst. Everything from beginning to end worked harmoniously.
NEYERN.'
NEYERN. A very unfair trick was played the other day in the parish of Nevern by so ne very disloyal person or persons. It seems that Mr W. Davies, Tredissi, had about 15 loads of furze and thorns carted into one of his fields with the intent of celebrating the Coronation Day, by putting fire to this heap. When on Monday evening some person or persons shamefully put the lot ablaze, only to gratify their evil dispesitions. Mr Davies, who had honourably subscribed towards the coming event at Nevern, deserves praise, although his intention has been partly interfered with. We are given to understand that Mrs Anne Thomas (Start), through Dr. Williams (Parrog), re- ceived information from the naval authorities at Portsmouth of the whereabouts of her son, Joseph Thomas, who is in the navy, stating that he is alive and well. A few weeks ago Mrs Thomas had re- ceived from some mischievous person an anonymous letter stating that her son was dead, and that his clothes would be sent home in due course. We regret to hear that Mr Tom Lloyd, Tregammaa, Nevern, the renowned extempore speaker at our local eisteddfodau, is confined to his bed, seriously ill. We hope that through the skill of Drs. Havard and Rees that he will again be soon all right. We are glad to welcome home from the Pasteur Institute, Paris, Mr Thomas Davies, Pencnwck, where he had been for three weeks under treatment. He suffered great pain and swelling of his arm, through being poisoned in the finger while cutting off the bead of a mad dog. We hope his visit to the Institute has thoroughly benefited him. Mr Ward, secretary of the Coronation Festivities Committee, is busily engaged in making enquiries as to the estimated number of persons who are likely to attend the tea at Nevern to celebrate the above event. Preparations are at a full swing for the bonfire which will be lighted on the land of Henllys Farm, in the parish of Nevern, and very likely with good re- sults, as the arrangements are left in the hands of two unfailing men Mr J. Lloyd, Salutation, and Mr D. G. Griffiths, C.C., Henllys.