The Welshman

CARDIGANSHIRE. CARDIGAN.—ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment was given at the Guild Hall, on Tuesday last, for the purpose og defraying the cost of the piano for the use of the Penny Readings performers. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS—Last Friday, before T. Davies, Esq. and T. Edwards, Esq., Ann Mathias was sent to gaol for twenty-one days for assaulting her father, aged 86, on the 16th inst. PROMENADE BENCHEs.-An entertainment will, it is rumoured, be given shortly, for the purpose of fixing benches on the Netpool and also at the Look Out. This is only one of the improvements required. We would suggest that a better spot might have been selected than either of these places. DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD.—On Saturday last a meeting of this Board was held at the Shire Hall, D. K. W. W. Parry, Esq., in the chair. The Surveyor's ac- counts for the quarter were investigated and duly audited. The Surveyor acquainted the board that a vestry meet- ing had some time since been held at the parish church of Llangoedmore, and that they had resolved to put the road near Manordivy church in an efficient state of re- pair, provided Mrs Gower accords. Votes of thanks were given to the chairman and Vice-chaiiman (Capt. James Parry) for the activity and punctuality they have evinced during the last year, and the meeting then ter- minated. SHIPPING COLLISION. -Intelligence was received here on Saturday that the brig Europa, of this port, had foundered off the Lancashire coast, having been in col- lision with the barque Towy, and a boy, a native of St. Dogmell's, drowned. CLOTHING CLUB.—On Friday last the clothing club funds were distributed to the members, who are the children of the National School. A sum nearly double the amount paid in was given to each child, the extra money being collected from the inhabitants by Mra Jenkins, who has kindly undertaken the duties till lately performed by the late Mrs D. Morgan. ABERAYRON, SUNDAY SCHOOL GATHEP.I-I;G. We have received several letters in contradiction of the report of the above gathering, published in last week's paper. One from the Rev James James, Vicar of Cil- cennin, denies that he took the management of the meeting, and says that the gathering could not be more numerous than usual because one school was absent. Mr David Evans, churchwarden of Llanbadarn-trefeglwys, corroborates, and fears that the giving what has been always considered a religious gathering the character of a secular competition will not tend to its success. Mr G. Jones (Glan Menai) writes to the same effect, and says that so far from the church being crammed from end to end," it was not full during any portion of the day that only five schools, instead of six or seven, were present, and many familiar faces were absent. Another gentleman, signing himself Veracity," ex- presses his feelings in poetry, and they appear to be of a similar character to those of the other correspondents, who nearly all accuse the writer of the paragraph of animus and vanity. We hope this will meet the wants of the gentlemen who wrote. ABER YSTWITH.-PETTY SESSIONS.—These ses- sions were held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the zlst inst., before R. Roberts, Esq., and John Davies, Esq. Margaret Rowlands charged Eliza Davies with the following offence. Complainant said On Thursday last, when I was passing defendant's house in Mill- street, she called nick" names after me. She has frequently abused mn as well as calling after me and my father. Mary Jones said I was present when defendant called complainant nick" names and other- wise abused her.—Bound over in the sum of L5 to keep the peace for six months. COMMISSIONERS MEETING.—At a special meeting of the Town Commissioners, held in the Town Hall, on Friday, the 17th inst., present-R. Roberts, mayor (in the chair), Messrs J. Davies, J. J. Atwood, H. Hughes, C. R. Williams, J. Peel, J. Matthews, J. Jones, D. Williams, E. Jones, B. Hughes, J. Hughes, R. Morris, T. H. Jones, J. Watkins, and C. Hackney. It was resolved that the following sections of the Local Government Act, 1858,' that is to say sections 29-31, 36, 39, 40, 42, 50, 51, 5.5, 56, 60, 63-74, 76, 78-81, and the following sections of the Local Government Amendment Act, 1861,' that is to say sections 8, 11, and 31 inclusive, be severally adopted; and it was further resolved that application be made to Parliament for the repeal of the following sections of the Local Govern- ment Act (5 and 6 William IV., cap. 46),' that is to say sections 14, 15, 35-38, 77-85, 94, 95, 97-99, 102-104, 109-136, 140, 141, 143, 144, 146—148, 150-168, 171— 176, and that in lieu of section 95 a clause be inserted in substitution, and that a draft thereof be forwarded to A. Taylor, Esq., Government Inspector, for his perusal. An adjourned meeting of the Commissioners was held in the Town Hall on the 21st inst., when the Street Committee was requested to prepare a report defining the duties of the Town Surveyor and the Inspector of Nuisances, and the public Crier was directed to give notice that no sand or gravel be taken from the beach in front of the Marine Terrace, after the 1st of May next. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Town Council was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, the 15th inst. There were present-R. Roberts, Esq., mayor (in the chair), Alderman Griffiths Thomas, and Commissioners John Davies, J. B. Balcombe, John Matthews, Richard Morris, John Williams, and Philip Williams. The conveyance of a plot of ground, the site of the English Congregational Chapel, in Portland- street.—Mr G. Jones's plans and specifications for the erection of the intended houses in Newfoundland-street were accepted.—Mr J. Matthews was empowered to arrange with Mr John Jones for an exchange and new lease of land in Terrace-road.—Mr Balcombe gave notice that he should apply for an extension of lease of the croquet ground attached to the Queen's Hotel, and accused the Council of a breach of justice in making an offer to Sir P. Pryse of a reversion of property of which he (Mr Balcombe) held a lease for an unexpired term of forty years.—Mr Parry (Town Clerk) expalined that the Council had no wish or intention to act unfairly towards Mr Balcombe, and after some discussion the subject was allowed to drop.-It was decided that the proposed public slaughter-house and market-place be constructed under the superintendence of Mr Szlumper, and that the terrace of houses about to be erected on Corporation property in Newfoundland-street, be com- pleted under the superintendence of Mr G. Jones, the permanent appointment of a Corporation architect being deferred until the next quarterly meeting.

PEMBROKESHIRE. NARBERTH.—PETTY Sp,S.-On Thursday, the 10th inst., before J. L. G. P. Lewis and R. H. Buckby, Esqrs.—P.S. E. Irving v. Thomas Brown, ior cruelty to an ass. Fined 10s aDd 11s Gd costs, or fourteen days' in the House of Correction.—John Gray v. Thomas Day for holding tenement after notice to quit. Order of ejectment granted. CONCERT.—A most successful concert, so far as the singing was concerned, was given at the Rutzen Hotel, on Thursday week. The following performers were engaged: Miss Binfield, Mrs Marchant, Mr Charles Stanton, and Messrs Barnaschone, Mathias, and Gregory. Miss Binfield and Mrs Marchant were several times encored, "Katty Moyle" by the former being the favourite. Mr Stanton's Death of Nelson caused a well deserved encore, as also did Mr Mathias s "Gentle- men of Wales." The comic singing of Mr Gregory was received with the usual amount of applause and constantly encored. A good sprinkling of the gentle- men and ladies of the neighbourhood patronized the concert, otherwise it was but thinly attended. HAVERFORDWES T.—DUNGLEDDY PETTY SESSIONS.—On Friday, before J. Higgon, Esq., R. D. Ackland, Esq., W. Owen, Esq., S. Harford, Esq., and the Rev M. Williams.-James Edwards, charged with deserting the service of Thomas Williams, of Walton East, was ordered to return and pay costs.—John Davies, charged with deserting the service of Richard Tucker, of Creamson, brought a witness to prove that I he was ordered away. Case dismissed, complainant to I pay costs. ROOSE PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday, before C. E. Davies, A. B. Starbuck, S. Harford, J. P. Jones, Esqrs., and the Rev P. Phelps.—George Thomas v. David Jenkins for non-payment of wages for services rendered on board the Turtle Dove, at Milford. Ordered to pay 19s 3d wages and 8s 6d costs. Pai(i.-William Lewis was brought up in custody charged with stealing two table cloths and one check apron, from a hedge, at Burton, on the 8th inst., belonging to Sarah Sinnett, of Pembroke Ferry, valued 6s. Eliza Roblin, Pembroke Ferry, saw prisoner take the things from the hedge.— Prisoner was committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. PEMBROKE DOCK.—CONCERT.—On Friday even- ing a concert was given at the Temperance-hall by the the 13th depot battalion, assisted by the amateurs of the town, for the benefit of the widow and child of the late Corporal McEntee, 95th regiment. The programme was very fairly rendered, especially the part singing. A trio by Mozart for clarionet, viola, and pianoforte was the gem of the evening, and splendidly executed by Band-Sergeant McEntee, Mr W. H. Ribbon, and his sister, Mrs Davies. The entertainment, which was under the patronage of Col. I. Moore and the officers of the garrison, was numerously and respectably attended. PEMBROKE.-COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—In the Town Hall on Saturday, before N. A. Rock, Esq., W. Hulm, Esq., and Capt. H. Leach, Carlotte Gwyther, of Monkton, was brought up in custody charged by Sidney Peter Gedge, master of Pembroke Union Workhouse, with deserting her illegitimate child at the gate on the 14th inst. Committed to the house of correction for two two months with hard labour.—The constables for the different parishes in the Hundred of Castlemartin were sworn in. BOROUGH SESSIONS—On Saturday, before H. P. Jones, Esq. (Mayor), J. Adams, Esq., W. Hulm, Esq., Richard Griffiths, alias Dick yr Hen," a well-known character and an old offender, was brought up in custody charged by Superintendent Evans with assault on P.O. Morris, No. 36, in the execution of his duty, the llth inst. George Morris deposed I was on duty in this hall on Saturday last. Richard Griffiths was convicted by the justices of an offence, and I had directions from Mr Superintendent Evans to remove defendant from the court under his commitment. I ent to remove him, when he struck me a blow with his fist; he then took me fast by the collar of the coat and pressed his knuckles with force against my throat. He showed great resist- ance in removing turn from the court. It took four constables to carry him to the police-station. He had been removed from the court prior to this and returned. I had orders to remove him in pursuance of his sentence by the justices. Fined t4 and 7s costs. In default of immediate payment, to be levied by distress, and in default, of distress, one month in the house of correc- tion. Paid. TEN BY .-ApOTHECARIES' HALL, LONDON.—At a a court of examiners, held on Thursday, the 16th inst., John Griffith Lock, M.A., Cantab., M.R.C.S L.M. England, L.R.C.P., L.M. Edinburgh, of Tenby, South Wales, having undergone the required examinations, was admitted a Licentiate of the Apothecaries. MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—On Tuesday last an election took place to fill the vacancy made by the retirement of Mr Morris Phillips. The candidates were Mr William Malcolm Harries, commercial traveller, and Mr Robert Lea, painter; the former had been nominated by Joseph Craven, Esq., of Lexden Terrace, and George Chater, Esq., of Tudor Place, and the latter by Mr William Gibbs, of the South Parade, and Mr John Gifford, of Julian-street. The following was the state of the poll at its close :-Ilr W. M. Harries, 102; Mr R. Lea, 91; majority for Mr Harries, 11.

now SHOULD CHEESE BE PREVENTED I FROM SWELLING. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SIR —Will you, or any of your numerous intelligent readers, kindly inform me through the medium of your valuable paper, what is the cause as well as the most effectual remedy for preventing cheese from swelling and bursting in hot, sultry, summer weather. From long experience and careful observation, I find that the earlier cheese, and those made out of the most temperate milk are the most liable to burst. Is there any chemical composition that would prevent it, or is there any thing peculiar to be in the temperature of the cheese room, or specific in the making ? By an early reply to foregoing queries, calculated to remove this disorder cheese are subject to, you will conier a valuable boon upon many of your readers as well as myself. I am, dear sir, Yours very faithfully, Glanwern Farm, Talsarn, Car- WALTER JENKINS. I marthen, April 22nd, 1868.

THE REPRESENTATION OF CARDIGANSHIRE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SlR,-I must frankly confess that although personally entertaining the highest respect for Sir T. D. Lloyd, the member for Cardiganshire, he ought not to represent us in the next Parliament. He is unquestionably a Liberal of the advanced school. He sits with the Oppo- sition and votes for them as a partisan, unless his courage fail him, and then he regrets that he was pre- vented, much against his will, from appearing in the division. I would ask, with whom any one would class the honourable baronet, taking his votes only into ac- count. Certainly not with the Conservatives, nor with the Independent members, but with the Liberals. Then, as a Liberal, I maintain that we ought not to send him to the House of Commons. We should look for one who will more adequately represent the intelligence of the county, or, in other words, the opinions of the county on the great questions of the day. What are we to think of his vote on the, Irish Church ? Would Mr Richard or Mr Davies have voted otherwise ? No and by so doing he has placed himself in antagonism with the Church, and I, for one, should not be surprised if he goes with the Liberation Society for the separation of the Church in Wales from the State, degrading her in fact to the position of a sect. Probably Sir Thomas Lloyd will as he is wont, neutralise his vote by some explanation or other, but we must judge of his political conduct by votes not words. Well sir, whom shall we return in lieu of our present member 1 Several names have been mentioned and prominently that of Col. Lewes, whose public conduct in the business of the county, points him out as a fit candidate—one who would do the county honour in Parliament. I should be delighted to see him elected, and would exert myself to the utmost to secure him the place. But I doubt whether he is prepared to come forward. I have heard a rumour, and you must take it for what it is worth, that Sir Pryse Pryse is ready to stand in the Conservative interests. I have heard it on pretty good authority. This announcement will not take the county by surprise, as the changing views of the House of Gogerddan have formed the topic of conversation for a long time. Whether it be Col. Lewes or Sir Pryse Pryse, we must have a Conservative to represent Car- diganshire in the Reformed House of Commons. Yours, &c., ICardigan, 22nd Apri 1. A TORY OF THE OLD SCHOOL. I Cardigan, 22nd April. OLD SCHOOL. I

THE CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY RIFLE AS- SOCIATION, AND THE OFFICERS OF NO. 2 COMPANY. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." I SIR,-KLIOWing that a meeting of the above associa- tion was held at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, the 15th inst., I naturally, with several of my comrades, looked forward to its issue with no small degree of interest and anxiety, and in order to satisfy ourselves on this point, we lost no time in perusing a report of the meeting, which appeared in the Carmar- then newspapers. I need hardly endeavour to convince you, sir, of our great disappointment when we found that although our three officers live in the town neither of them was present at the meeting to represent the interest of our company, (pro or con) as connected with the County Rifle Association about to be formed. I must acknowledge my want of faith in their capa- bility for treating upon and dealing with the question had they been present, I fear that from their wrapractical knowledge of the working of such observations, (a fact easily accounted for) they would have been ill- prepared to combat arguments, which, I fear, may prove disastrous to the old Carmarthen Rifle As- sociation," and therefore impede the success of the new County Rifle Association. I may remind our officers and others that the original Carmarthen Rifle Association" is now in the eighth year of its existence, and up to the present time is second to none in Wales, and will bear comparison with the majority of English town meetings, (surpassing many) and is yearly becom- ing more generally known. These facts, and many more which I can prove, and urge in favour of aug- menting our old association, instead of engrafting it upon a new (and may be uncertain) movement, should convince our officers of the desirability of their presence at the meeting, to represent, as far as their knowledge went, (we did not expect more) the interests of No. 2 Company. It would, perhaps, be well if I were also to remind our officers of a fact which they may probably not be acquainted with, viz: of the amount subscribed by No. 2 Company, to the funds of the new "County Association," (£2 10s) an amount more than equal to the collective subscriptions of any other two companies of the battalion, taking the two largest amounts subscribed in my opinion, this fact goes further to prove how obvious it is that our company and old association should have been repre- sented. I must apologize, Mr Editor, for thus occupying your valuable space. I should have preferred stating my complaint personally to our officers, but, I had no alter- native, as they are so very seldom seen at drill, (vide muster-roll), where an opportunity may be offered for laying this and similar grievances before them. I hope sir, the few humble, though earnest remarks, I have en- deavoured to call their attention to, may be productive of some slight improvement, by way of instilling a little more energy into their official duties, as officers (a great lack of this requisite, I am sorry to add, at present pre- vails) which, has the unfortunate and natural tendency to spread a spirit of disaffection through our ranks. I am fully sensible of the fact that I am now giving utterance to the expressions of my comrades generally; and I am quite sure that any loyal and good volunteer will bear me up, when I say, that remarks passed (as they very often are) in the ranks reflecting upon the in- activity &c., of the officers, must grate harshly in the ear, and prove hurtful to the feelings of every volunteer who has at heart the interest and prosperity of the volunteer movement. I am Sir, yours faithfully, IAN EXTRA-EFFICIENT MEMBER OF J No. 2 Company.

IMPROVEMENTS IN LAMPETER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." SIR,-Having been a constant reader of your very valuable paper during the last three or four years it has often occurred to me, as well as to many others residing in the locality, that a very small portion of what takes place in Lampeter finds its way either into the columns of your's or any other paper. This arises, I presume, more from the want of having an active correspondent in the neighbourhood than from the paucity of circum- stances which transpire, and which are also worthy of being recorded from time to time. The ancient and venerable town of Lampeter, which is considered by many to be the "Athens of Wales," has been until recently of very slow growth, and the improvements that have taken place have been few and far between until the railway was completed, and it would have given me very great satisfaction if it had fallen to the lot of an abler pen than mine to describe the great and rapid improvements that have taken place in the build- ing of new houses, and the rebuilding of old ones, since that period, and it is only fair to state that in propor- tion as the town increases in size so does the wealth, the prosperity, and the well-being of its inhabitants. There are still a few of the old-fashioned houses and shops to be seen here and there, which have stood the ravages of a century or two, and one of the most conspicuous of these is situatedjnearly in the centre of fhe town, and is a great contrast to the beautiful houses which have been built around it in modern times. The walls of this house or shop are about six feet high, the roof covered with straw, and the ridge of it being in the form of a crescent. In front, and immediately over the door, in large capitals, is the following inscription Established, by the same family, in 1780," and strange as it may appear this was the principal grocery esta- blishment in the town at the date referred to but at present a solitary half-quarter of tobacco, a pennyworth of lozenges, and a farthing candle are all that can be seen in the window of this once celebrated shop. On the opposite side of the street is a very large and com- modious house and premises of recent date, the pro- prietor being Mr Samuel Davies (Shop Sam), who carries on the business of a draper, grocer, and iron- monger, and where customers can get supplied with articles of every description, from a skein of thread to a fifty-guinea Indian shawl, and in the ironmongery, from a pin to an anchor for a fifty-gun frigate. I have described these two shops more particularly for the pur- pose of showing the great contrast in the houses and shops in this town a century ago and at the present time, and also for exhibiting the great folly of people not adapting themselves to the present time, but carry- ing on their business in an antiquated form. I will now endeavour, as concisely as I can, to point out the new buildings which have been erected within the last two or three years, and also those which are now in pro- gress. In the centre of the town, and adjoining the Blaok Lion, stood an ugly and dilapidated garden wall; on this site has been built three large and elegant houses, three stories high, and which are an ornament to the place; one is occupied by a draper, another by a chemist, and the other by the National Provincial Bank of England. On the other side of the street, and on the property of the worthy Esquire of Noyaddfawr, two houses have been rebuilt-the Globe and Royal Oak Hotel. In the same street, Mr David Elias has com- pleted two beautiful shops, three stories high, which are occupied by a watchmaker and draper. In the North Road four private houses, two having been built by Mr David Davies, the Talbot, are stuccoed, painted, and finished in a most superior style, and which are about to become the future residence of our very highly- esteemed townsman, T. Lewis, Esq., solicitor. At the Station, J. B. Harford, Esq., has erected four very neat cottages, and the establishment of a Factory close by is a very great convenience to the neighbourhood. In South-street, A. Evans, Esq., surgeon, has a very large and commodious house, and three at the Pound, making a total of twenty houses of a superior description in a space of three or four years. There are also in the course of erection one magnificent hotel, and bank, three shops, five dwelling-houses, slaughter-house, and church, and I hope very soon to add the gas-works and I beg to congratulate my fellow-townsmen that to all appearances there is a better time coming for the town of Lampeter than she has ever seen yet, for there is no question but her trade of late has improved, is Im- proving, and I hope may continue to improve. The great complaint now is the scarcity of mechanics and labourers to carry on the buildings that have been com- menced, and it is very pleasing to hear the noise of the hammer, the sound of the trowel, and the cry for mortar on every hand. May it long continue. I am, Sir, Yours obediently, Lampeter, 22nd April, 1868. W. BROAD. I Lampeter, 22nd April, 1868. I

A CHURCH OF ENGLAND REPORT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SIR,-In a well-got up report lately published in our town in connection with the Anglican Church, there occur some things to which I wish to call the attention of some of your readers. Some perhaps will object and say, that it is no business of mine to touch that report, and that all who do not like it, should let it alone. With this theory, however, I beg to differ; for I believe that it is the duty of every Christian to expose error whenever and wherever he finds it. Did not the Apostles speak against the false doctrines of their age ? And did not they constantly warn their hearers and readers lest they should be led away by the opponents of the Gospel ? Have not good men also, in all ages regarded it as their duty to teach the truth and oppose error ? But it must be confessed that many in these degenerate days seem to have settled down to the notion that all men should be left alone, and that every one should pursue his own course and let his neighbour rest in the sweet embrace of his own creed whether that be right or otherwise. Differing as I do from this silly conceit, I come to the report already referred to. The author of the report rejoices very exultantly in the marked and solid growth of the church in this parish." It is, however, questioned by many excellent men, and that on good grounds, whether the growth of the church, as now constituted, is a thing to be desired and prayed for. Is it not a fact that the church has always been too Popish, and is still becoming more so ? And is it not well known that the reformers of the 16th century would have formed a much purer church had they been left to their own conviction by the monarchs of their time ? How can any Christian, therefore, rejoice in the sight of God, over the growth of a church which is so very discordant with the word of truth ? The report also refers to some who endeavour to live an unsacramental Christian life." This certainly, is a very strange sentence, and is not free from obscurity, especially to those outside the church. Let the reader, however, observe that the word "un- sacramental" has no foundation in Scripture; it is an old ecclesiastical term but the New Testament knoweth it not. Observe also, that there are but two ordinances spoken of in the New Testament, to which all true Christians must attend, viz., baptism and the Lord's supper; and no one can live a Christian life while neglecting these. The two are of equal importance, and pertain to adults only, or those who are capable of making a personal confession of the Lord Jesus. The author of the report speaks very emphatically of ob- serving the Lord's Supper as it was in the days of the Apostles." Should not baptism also be administered as it was in Apostolic times? Did the Apostles know anything of poedobaptism and rhantism, or sprinkling ? They had but one baptism;" and eminent Churchmen declare that that baptism is not the baptism of the Church of England in our days. I beg of the reader to consider the following testimonies, and judge for himself as one who must render an account unto God at the last day Infant baptism and the episcopal form of church government have sufficient grounds; the weakness is in attempting to derive them from Scripture." -Prof, Jowett, of Oxford, The Baptists have the advantage of us. Baptizo' signifies a total immersion." -Porson, One of the pro- foundest Greek scholars, certainly the greatest verbal critic, that any age or country has produced. "-Penny Cyclop. There is here (Rom. 6., 4.) plainly a reference to the ancient mode of baptism by immersion; and I agree with Koppe and Rosemiiller that there is reason to re- gret it should have been abandoned in most Christion Churches, especially as it has so evidently a reference to the mystic sense of baptism.Dr. Blooinfield. It being so expressly declared here (Rom. 6., 4.; Col. 2., 12.) that we are buried with Christ in baptism, by being buried under water; and the argument to oblige us to a conformity to His death, by dying to sin, being taken hence; and this immersion being religiously observed by all Christians for thirteen centuries, and approved by our Church, and the change of it into sprinkling, even without any allowance from the Author of this institution, or any licence from any council of the Church, it were to be wished that this custom might be again of general use, and aspersion only permitted, as of old, of clinici, or in present danger of degth.Dr. Whitby, the Commentator. Once more. It is needless to add that baptism was, unless in exceptional cases, administered by immersion, the convert being plunged beneath the surface of the water, to represent his death to the life of sin, and then raised again from this momentary burial, to represent his resurrection to the life of righteousness. It must be a subject of regret that the general discontinuance of this original form of baptism has rendered obscure to popular apprehension some very important passages of Scriptnre.Conybere and Howson. (See their Life and Epistles of St. Paul.") I will not, Sir, now enlarge, although there are other matters in the report deserving of serious attention. And may the author of the same consider whether the final Judge may not ask him and his brethren, Who hath required this at your hand ?" Yours, Sir, VERITAS. 1868. VERITAS.

I CARMARTHEN RIFLE ASSOCIATION. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." Siit,-The Council of the County Rifle Association has decided to hold its first prize meeting at Carmarthen. This result was not arrived at without difference of opinion, some arguing in favour of Carmarthen, which is head quarters, others in favour of Llandilo, as being more convenient for the whole battalion. However, it resulted in a compro- mise. But I fear the decision was not upon the full merits of the case, not because they were ignored, but because they were unknown and the consequence is that the men of the Carmarthen companies, especially the upholders of the old Carmarthen Rifle Association, in fulfilment of Capt. Nevill's prognos- tications, have taken umbrage at the slight, partly unintentional it may be, which they consider is put upon them by the decision, and by some of the proceedings at the meeting. In the first place reference was made to the best and fairest means of engrafting the old Carmarthen Association upon the new County Association, and yet no communications or overtures of any kind had been made to the Com- mittee who govern that old association; and to the most superficial observer, there is something a little staggering in the idea of a new Association, which was launched only a few months ago, and possess- ing a fortune of L265, or, to put it more fairly, possessing a prize list of £ 75, proposing to "en- graft" an Association eight years' old, and boast- ing a prize list of Y,248, without that old Associa- tion's assent, or even without the knowledge that such engrafting would be agreeable. We impute no blame to auybody in particular, but that the subject of "engrafting" should have been gravely discussed without consulting the feelings of those to be engrafted, and that a decision vitally affecting the interests of both the old and new Associations should have been arrived at without even directing that overtures should be made to the old Association, and its assent asked, is what some might be in- clined to call prodigious." The facts given above, and others besides, of which more anon, ought to have been stated, and then they would doubtless have exercised due influence. Let us look the circumstances fairly in the face, and without exaggeration, or presenting the situation to the public view through a distorted medium, let us see what town has the greatest claim to hold the prize meetings. Llanelly does not compete for the honour, and is easily disposed of. especially as the men are willing to come to Car- marthen. To hold the meeting at Llandovery would be to carry the majority of shooting men into a country where shooting is not made the art which it is lower down. Llandilo has very strong claims for the meeting, for it is central to the larger number of companys, and nearer home to the Llansawel company, by fourteen miles, than Car- marthen but it is patent to anyone experienced in rifle associations that proceedings extending over three or four days must be perfected and worked out by a committee who know their work, who reside on the spot, and who possess special knowledge of such matters. It is not too much to say that, judging by the local shootings at Llandilo in recent years, the arrangements have not been of that satisfactory character which would have been desirable, and which was quite possible if a com- mittee of ordinary activity had taken affairs under their supervision. The fact is, I believe, that with the exception of a few gentlemen who set an example worthy of imitation by their comrades, no one gives proper attention to it, and the whole of the work falls on a few who of course fail to do that justice to it which they wish. Last of all we come to Carmarthen, which I assert has para- mount claims to be considered. Here is an Asso- ciation eight years old, guided and controlled by an experienced and influential committee willing to work, and whose prize list last year amounted to £ 248. Many of these prizes are irremovable from Carmarthen. Nearly all the shooting men reside here, at Llanelly, and Llandilo, and a few come from Llandovery, so that it is central for those men who have hitherto shown a love for shooting. It may be urged that the Llansawel company ought to be considered I readily admit it, supposing that company displayed any decided affection for shoot- ing. But it is notorious that the number of crack shots from Llansawel is a mere cypher as com- pared to those in some of the other companies. A very fair and unprejudiced proof of the interest they take in the County Association is found in the fact that they have not yet subscribed one shilling towards the funds, nor did their captain attend the meeting of the Council. The Carmarthen officers, it is true, did not attend either, but the men showed their sympathy by making a subscription, which though a small one, is the largest yet made. Another point is that Carmarthen is the Head Quarters, and therefore the most appropriate place for holding the meetings. The question, however, has resolved itself into a definite form as far as the Carmarthen men are con- cerned. They feel that they have the prior claim to the prize meetings being held here; and unless that is conceded, the committee who hold a set of valuable prizes in trust, are fully resolved to con- tinue operations as heretofore, and carry on their annual meeting at Carmarthen. This is no idle threat, not a threat at all, but merely a resolution to go on as before, declining to be absorbed by a new society whose interest it is to seek their co- operation. If the meetings were held at Carmar- then, the Committee would probably throw their prize list into the County Association's resources, and make their programme a very brilliant one; but they will not do that without an equivalent. This question,itherefore, ought to be reconsidered at once, because if the old Carmarthen Association maintains its present position, the new County Association will have a prize list of about X75, whereas the Carmarthen Association, after striking off their list a few gentlemen who may be likely to subscribe to the new Association exclusively, will be able to offer, at least, prizes to the amount of X,181, including four challenge cups. I leave to your readers' imagination which will be the more attrac- tive of the two, and am Yours faithfully, I A VOLUNTEER.

The death is announced of the Hon. and Rev William Hugh Scott, M.A., son of the fourth Baron Polwarth, and brother of the present peer. The Gazette contains a formal announcement of the appointment of the Rev Philip Wynter, DD., to the canonry in Worcester Cathedral, void by the death of the Rev Christopher Benson. THE FENIAN TRIALS.-The trial of the prisoners implicated in the Clerkenwell outrage is now proceeding before the Lord Chief Justice. It was expected to occupy the whole week. The evidence is pretty nearly the same as that given before the County Magistrates. To CONSUMPTIVEi.-Dr H. James, the retired physician, contiuuea to send by post, free of charge, to all who desire it, the copy of the prescription by which his daughter was restored to perfect bealtb from oonfirmed consumption, after having been given up by her physician, and despaired of by her father, Sent free to all on receipt of one stamp. Address, 0. P. Brown, Secretary, No. 2, King-street, Covent Garden, Locdon. H 82 ALL-HALLO-E'EN SUPERSTITION.-I have often seen a superstition practised in Ireland which I do not re- collect having seen noticed by Mr Henderson or any other writer. Two nuts are set to burn on the bars of the fireplace. The nuts represent respectively two per- sons of different sexes, who are supposed to be attached to each other. As the nuts burn steadily side by side, or fly appart, the event of the courtship is foretold.- Notes and Quries. MICHAELMAS GoosE. -At Helston, on the Flora Day, is sung a ballad which contains the four following lines Where are these Spaniards That makes so great a boast O ? They shall eat the grey goose feathers, And we shall eat the roast, O." Have these lines any reference to the tradition that Queen Elizabeth was eating roast goose on Michaelmas Day when the news of the defeat of the Armada was brought to her, whereupon she ordered that the same dish should be always served up to her on that anniver- sary ? In consequence of which royal order, her liege subjects did the same, and so the present custom began. -.Yotes and Qmrries. A strange rumour obtained currency on Tuesday night that an attempt had been made to set Buckingham Palace on fire. Improbable as the story appeared, it was not without some basis of fact. Between eight and nine o'clock on Tuesday evening the attention of the police on duty near the Palace was attracted by the appearance of two suspicious-looking men. They loitered about the ground in front of the building, passing and repassing repeatedly. One of the men had a basket in his hand, which, judging by the manner in which it was carried, must have contained something heavy. Their appearance was so suspicious that the policy determined to arrest them. The men, who seemed astonished on being seized, resisted violently, but were soon overpowered, and even- tually lodged in cells at the King-street police station. The basket which one of them carried was found to con- tain a large quantity of Greek fire in a jar or bottle. The men are said to be Fenians. Mr Gathorne Hardy, who was in the House of Commons at the time, wtt sent for and put in possession of the patuoulan.

and in his usual impressive manner gave a very appro- priate sermon, which was listened to with marked at- tention. During the service the school children, assisted by Messrs James, Owens, Parry, Williams, L. James, and others, sang with much pathos some suitable hymns. At its conclusion the managers of the National School, through Mr. James, Llwyngwydd, expressed their great loss in the early death of their pupil teacher, and hoped their sympathy would in some degree lessen the grief and sorrow of his widowed mother and friends. CROSS INN.-HIGHW AY BOARD.-The quarterly meeting of this board was held at the Foley Arms on Monday last, Charles Morgan, Esq., of Alltygog, pre- siding, when the accounts of the treasurer and district surveyor were examined and allowed. A vote of sym- pathy with the friends of the late Rev G. W. Green, the chairman, was passed. LLANELLY.—WELSH LECTURE.—On Monday even- ing last, Mr Robert Parry (Robin Ddu Eryri), delivered an instructive and interesting Welsh lecture, in the Athenseum, on Education." There was a very good attendance, the room being nearly full. The chair was ?Ccupied by the Rev David Williams, B.D., vicar, who introduced the lecturer to the audience The lecturer adverted to the great want of the age (education), and dwelt on the importance of imparting a thoroughly sound education-in political, scientific, and religious matters; what we were most backward in was scientific education. Political education was also now especially Necessary, to enable the great mass of the people to form opinions for themselves, and vote for those whom they thought fit, and not for those whom they were told to by their landlords. The necessity of a scientific education, especially for the workmen who are engaged under ground, and in our various works. He also itrongly insisted on the Welsh learning the English ^guage. He concluded an effective address by sho m- lng the benefits christian religion had conferred on Vacation, and its effect on the rise and progress of the commerce and industry of this kingdom. The lecturer resumed his seat am idst the loud applause of the audience. The Rev John Williams, curate of the Parish Church, in a few excellent and well-expressed femarks, proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which, on being seconded by the Rev Chairman, was Unanimously carried, and which was duly acknow- ledged by the lecturer, who then proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was also carried. The Chairman, in returning thanks, said he had in con- clusion to ask them two or three favours—1st. For all the sober and steady people to attend there to-morrow (Tuesday) night, to hear their lecturer discourse upon temperance, or rather total abstinence, they would then hear some arguments in favour of total abstinence, as a principle, worth their considerntion and he ?ould also invite the drunkards there, as he had no <Wbt that what Mr Parry would say ought to cause "?? to pause and amend their ways. He knew some- Ing of this town, as he had traversed it by day and by -?ght, at all times, and the amount of drunkenness was ?etbing astonishing here, although, perhaps, not r,Qore than some other large manufacturing towns b)? sti. ll the number of drunken men-and with sorrow k ? 8*' add women too—was something awful to con- h taust add women too-was something awful to con- t"' 'nPlate, and he thought a great deal might be done to leas ? ?' ? lessening the number of drunkards you do ??y with the necesity of public-houses there e. certainly too many of them in this town now. In Co Uisi°n he would only hope that all present would Co e to-morrow night, and bring many more with ? ? was a subject well worthy their attention. Tht-?ence then dispersed. We might add that this tnj'y speocQ of the Vicar, in favour of the temperance to 118L', will not fail to have its good effect, and will it is b'3  be the beginning in earnest of a crusade a8ai the prevailing drunkenness. As announced, the 6 ? Total Abstinence" was delivered in the same J^'which was crowded to the door, on the f°Uo'^uesday) night, by Mr Parry, the chair being again °Upie<i by the Vicar, the Rev D. Williams, B.D. The lectt delivered an able and excellent lecture on the benP'?'? ejects of total abstinence in every direc- tion—R?? politically, and economically. The ]ectnre f rivetted the attention of his hearers for up- '4rd,, ? t??° hours, and the utmost enthusiasm pre- ?iled T Vailed • 11i-s arguments were well put, in a practical Oan -??? eloquently enforced, supported with apt ?llu t ?°?' which were all loudly applauded. In Con "1*?o? he called on them to prove their earnestness in "he cause of total abstinence by coming forward to ?? §Q the pledge in the book provided for them by their lear. The Vicar also invited all to come and sign, hnd stated that was the only favour he asked of them be Would promise them that he would call and see how they Were getting on, and if they continued as healthy 48 before. Three cheers were given for the lecturer \\Tlth a vote of thanks. The Rev J. Williams, the Clirate then gave out the well-known Welsh hymn bros y Bryniau," which was heartily sung by the vast assembly, and they then dispersed. rJ^fcious ACCIDENT.-On Friday last a collier named williara Harvy residing at thaWou, Llanelly met with ? p??a accident whilst at work, in the Pwll Colliery, erabre y- ? fall of earth caught his leg, and broke it; he W m carri,d home and attended to by a medical 'WE?RII ?0? WORKS.-A considerable addition has beerir.Qg,d(! to these works lately, which are just now ?Plet ? commence operations in it consists of an exteao'' v aiding for the manufacture of spades and B OVOI Under the immediate superintendence of Mr D. 8 it large number of hands will thereby be em- loye a^d they will now be enabled to obtain those useful?' '?s at home without sending to England for them the ? enterprising proprietor is Mr Richard evil', "?'?oel. ? TT? ?OLLiERs.—It was at one time feared we would he visif„.i with that dire calamity known as a strike- bat h ?PP?ly, thanks to the mutual forbearance and good ?j? ? both masters and men, a compromise was eft'eot!} » viz.—instead of the proposed reduction of 10 per taking place, 5 per cent. was agreed upon. Cite ?t'?ction prevails that no strike took place at an'v ???the consequences and miseries of which no o°nn^ can foretell. nDEN DEATH. On Friday evening last, an the ly sudden death occurred in this town. When the first spread it caused great consternation, as thp eceased, Mr Howell Hughes, Anchor House, had been seen ? the street that evening. An inquest was he'd on Monday, before D. Rowlands, Esq., coroner, Nv?eil the following evidence was given :-Thomas J; ans said I am an assistant in the shop 01 deceased, ? "?Per, about thirty years of age, and married. He fr>li 0wed his occupation, but complained of weakness, ?iowed hIS occupation, but complained of weakness, difB for the last fortnight of pain in his back, with da? cuity of breathing Last Friday morning he was m aout of the shop but he did not attend to business, "scause be was drunk all day. He remained about the £ ?°08e all day. In the afternoon about three o'clock ? came to the shop so drunk that we were obliged to e'P him to his bed-room. He refused to lie on the ?, and We left him on the floor sitting by his bed. 4bout eight o'clock at night I saw him by the side Of the bed with his feet on the floor, and his body ? cut forward on the bed, on his face. I was sent  to the bed-room by Miss Hill and the servant girl. I raised him and put him on the floor. His face was fl"?lbed and marked with the figures on the conterpane ?8 bed. It was warm, but bis hands were cold. He Was quite dead. He was not an habitual drundard, I I,Etve not seen him drunk before for several months. ?a wife was on business in London, since Monday last, ?Qd did not return till Saturday evening.—J ane Lewis, a Servant in the employ of deceased, also gave evidence to the effect that between six and seven o'clock on the evening in question, she went up to deceased and asked him to come to tea, and he replied he would not have tea then. About eight she went up again, and found him in the same posture on the bed as when she went up before. She shook him, but he did not move.—The jury recorded a verdict Died of natural causes." LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—An adjourned meeting Was held on Saturday last. Present :—Mr W. Rosser, in the chair Messrs. B. Jones, C. W. Nevill, H. J. I Howell, R. Harries, S. Bevan, R. B. Jones, J. Hepburn, S. Jones, (C.P.), D. Evans, and W. Roderick. Isaac Navies' notice and plan of one house, adjoining the Borough Boundary on the Velinvole Road, approved of. John Davies' notice and plan for one house, on the south Ide of Swansea Road, was approved, subject to the rand owner shewing a plan of back lane leading to the road. John Thomas' notice and plan of alterations in one house on west side of Station Road, adjoining to ames Davies, the butcher's house, was approved of.- ■\he Surveyor reported that the 12 inch earthenware Pipes had been extended from opposite the back lane in "tepney Street, into Murray Street, and he was re- vested to report upon the houses within the legal distance that ought to be called upon to drain their Premises into this drain.—The Surveyor reported that I the. manure sold at Caedu, produced Y,24 15s. besides one hundred loads sold to different parties Or potatoe ground, to be accounted for again.— he Surveyor reported that Machynys Pill has been eaned at a cost of X13 6s, and that the number of pigs in the district are-Town Proper, Wern, Forge, and Sandy, a2; Seaside and New Dock, 35; Swansea- r?ad and Marble Hall, 10 making a total of 77.—The Surveyor having reported the cost of the proposed road, Sates, and the other works in the New Park at 4110, It was recommended to the Board to consider from what F301irce the expenses can be legally paid, and also to con- fer the raising of a rate, the capital being already upended, and the cost required for the completion of the Park The claim of Mr Henry Thomas for right of laying pipes over his land at Dan-y-graig was read and referred to the engineer.-The Clerk was directed to apply to the justices for the appointment of a valuer, Ith a view of obtaining early possession of lands he- longing to the Carmarthenshire Railway Company, Mr hansel Mr Lloyd and Mr Lewis.—Recommended that Mr James Hall of Swansea, be appointed the valuer, and in the event of Mr Hall not being able to accept the office, that Mr Davies, Frood Vale, be appointed.— The Surveyor's report as to the laying out of the park having been considered it was resolved that it be re- ferred to the estate committee, on the understanding that the expenditure should not exceed £ 120. The Clerk Was authorised to place £ 4,500 from the general account upon deposit account, at 2i per cent., subject to 10 days' notice upon withdrawal, and that a cheque be drawn for that amount.—The tenders for haulage and laying pipes were opened. For No. 3 there were twelve, rang- ing from XI,421 13s 4d to -61,988 that of Messrs. Bewicke and Lambert, being the lowest, was accepted. There were also twelve tenders for No. 4, ranging from £ 282 to XC)61 Gs Sd; that of Messrs. Bewicke and Lam- bert, being the lowest but one (£29.) 15s), was accepted, subject to the conditions being satisfactory. There was no other business. VESTBY MEETINGS.—The annual vestry meeting of the Parish Church was held at the Town Hall, on Friday last, under the presidency of the Vicar, the Rev David Williams, B.D. The accounts of the past year, as audited, were presented by Messrs W. Roderick and E. Bagot, the churchwardens, and passed. Mr Charles Morgan, New-road, and Mr R. Glascodine, Vauxhall, were appointed churchwardens for the ensuing year. The attendance was good.—The vestry meeting of the new parish of St. Paul's was held on Wednesday for the same purposes as above mentioned. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Wednesday, before J. H. Rees, Esq. (chairman), D. Lewis, Esq., and J. W. A. Cross, Esq.—John Parcel, Carmarthen, shoemaker, was charged with stealing a cloth coat, of the valua of X2, the property of Thomas Arthur, an assistant inspector on the Llanelly Railway. It appears that the prisoner went into the waiting room, at Llanelly Dock Station, and took the coat, and that a porter in the employ of the Llanelly Railway Company had seen him taking it, and then gave information to the station-master, who went into the carriage where the prisoner was, and asked him whose coat he had, and he said it was his, and the station-master said it was one of the company's, and he took the coat from him, but did not have time to give the prisoner into custody, as the train was in motion, but telegraphed to Pontardulais station, and the prisoner was taken into custody by P. C. Davies. The prisoner stated that he was drunk, and that he had some bundles with him, and did not steal the coat. Committed for trial at the quarter sessions.—Henry Cunnion, Samuel Story, and John Parcell, seamen, all of Llanelly, v. Daniel Richards, master of the schooner "Enterprise," Copper Works Dock, for unlawfully taking them to sea without having first signed articles as required by the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, at Spike Island, Queenstown, Ireland, on the 6th of April, 1868. Fined X2 10s, and costs in each case.- John John (alias Jackass), New Dock, was charged with being drunk at New Dock, on the 8th inst. Fined 5s, and costs 7s, or seven days' imprisonment.—R. Waddle, Llanelly, Ironfounder, v. David Owen, Wern, Llanelly, dresser, for leaving the complainant's service on the 2nd March last. This case, which was adjourned last week until to-day, was withdrawn.— Mr Johnson was requested to inform the overseers that the Justices had directed an order to be made for the payment of two shillings to each of the constables for the respective parishes for their attendance to be swum. LLANEDY.—PENNY READINGS.—The first of these popular gatherings, took place at the National School- room, on Tuesday, the 14th inst., under the presidency of the Rev Roger Williams, the rector, and was quite a success, as to attendance and the character of the per- formances. The Church Choir under the leadership of Mrs Williams, and her sister, Miss James, reflected much credit upon their teachers. The worthy Chair- man opened the proceedings with a few appropriate remarks, and called upon the bards, Mr D. Williams, Llandre, and Mr D. Jones, Glynwalis, who addressed the meeting. The following programme was satisfac- torily performed :—Song, "Y fwyalchen," Mr D. Jones, Glvnwalis; reading, Mynydd y gofidiau," Mr W. Rees, senr., Gwalyrhwch; song, Morn amid the mountains," Miss James, and six little girls, the eldest not more than ten years of age (repeated in response to loud and reiterated calls of encore); reading," Y cadnaw a'r fran," Mr T. Evans, Penywaun; song, Hen wlad fy Nhadau," Choir reading, Dai hunan-dyb," Mr W. Rees, junr., Gwalyrhwch "What are the wild waves saying," Mrs Williams, and Miss James (encored); reading, Y Ddafad benllwyd, Mr D. Owens, Carcoryn I song, "Y gwenith gwyn," Mr D. Jones, Glynwalis; song, "YrYsgrif bin," Mr J. Davies, Pantyllan; reading (Dadl), Y dwr a'r tan," Mr D. Williams, Llandre, and Mr D. Owens, Carcoryn song, Men of Harlech's de- light," Mr T. Rees, Tycanol; song, Just before the battle, mother," Mr W. Thomas and friend; reading, On the street," Mr W. Thomas; quartett, The hardy horseman," Mra Williams and party (applauded); reading, Dysgu ieithoedd," Mr J. Evans, Sychnant; song, The dawn of the day," Mr D. Williams, Llan- dre reading, "Ymgom y Clebrod," Mr D. Jones, Glynwalis; duet, "Elfin Call," Mrs Williams and Miss James finale, God Bless the Prince of Wales." The audience was well pleased by the proceedings, and were desirous of having another meeting this season, which will accordingly take place in about a month. The meetings were got up to support the day school at this place. LLANDILO.—PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday last, before W. Du Buisson, Esq., G. B. Jones, Esq,. Herbert Peel, Esq., and the Rev. D. H. T. G. Williams, Thomas Michael, Cil waunydd, near Llandilo, farmer, was charged by P.S. John Crowe with being drunk and indecent at Fairfach on the 11th inst. Fined E2, including costs. Paid.—John Morgans, Henglawdd, Llangyfelach, was charged by Inspector Bowen, of the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company, with attempting to enter the train while in motion. Adjourned for a fortnight.—William Davies, of gantyfen, Llanegwad, applied for sureties of the peace from John Thomas, Ty'rdomen, Llanegwad. Mr Prothero Lewis appeared for the defendant. Com- plainant deposed I am a farmer. On the 16th of this month I was coming from the Half-way House. On my way home, as I passed the defendant's house, I asked his daughter to call her father out. He called out from behind the ditch bank, Here am I; I will rip you in a moment," and he jumped to the shaft of my cart. His wife with that called out, Do not use a knife to him here is a stick." I beat my horse, and drove off. He said, Bring me back my traps or you will not be alive to-morrow night." Cross-examined: He had a knife in his hand. He has threatened me before. He would have killed me in a minute if the mare had not been driven off. For the defence, Mr Lewis called Thomas Rees, who deposed I live at Llwynarel, Llanegwad. I was in Ty'rdomen last Thursday afternoon. I went to the house with him. I could see the road from the window. I was with defendant in the house as com- plainant was coming up with his cart. Mr Thomas went out because his daughter said Mr Davies wanted him. There is a stile between the house and the road. Defendant went out and talked a few minutes before he got to the stile he then went and placed his foot on the stile and his elbow on his knee. It is not true that defendant was behind the ditch bank when Mr Davies came up. During the whole time complainant was there, defendant did not go to the other side of the stile. He did not go to the complainant's cart at all. He had no knife in his hand. Defendant put his hand to the ground as if to take up something to throw at complainant, and used his hand as if to throw some- thing at him. Case dismissed.—Michael Donovan, Garnbicca-facb, Llandebie, was charged by P.C. Rees Thomas with being at an improper distance from his cart. Fined Is and costs.—William Beynon, of Cwm- aman, and Morgan Evans, of Cross Inn, two young lads lately employed on the Llanelly line of railway, were charged with stealing two woollen cravats belonging to I the company about the 12th October last. Case ad- journed until next Saturday.—Thomas Price and Rees Thomas, of Gorslas, Llanarthney, colliers, were charged by Mrs Fisher, of the Temple Bar, Llanfihangel-Aber- bythich, with unlawfully breaking a window. Parties did not appear.—The constables for the several parishes within the Llandilo division were sworn in for the ensuing year. BIBLE SOCIETY.—On Monday evening last, the anniversary meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society, took place at the Town Hall, R. Smith, Esq., Glanbrydan, in the chair. After some preliminary remarks from the Chairman, the meeting was addressed by the Revs Mr Morgan, Llandilo, J. Griffiths, vicar, T. Macfarlane, and Joshua Evans, vicar, of Llanover, the Deputation from the Parent Society. The meeting was much better attended than on former occasions. LLANDILO UNION.—A contest for the office of guar- dian took phce at Llandebie, the candidates and num- ber of votes to each being as follows :—Mr W. Howells, Cross Inn, 113 Mr J. Llewellyn, Derrybach, 15 Mr D. Lloyd, Blayne Lodge, 315; Mr D. Lodwick, Glyn- meirch, 39 Mr J. Penry, Gilfachywern, 267 Mr W. Rees, Cwmllwchwr, 237. LLAND 0 VERY. -VALE OF TOWY RAILWAY.—A special meeting of the proprietors of the above railway was held on Monday, the llth inst., at the Town Hall, of which William Rees, Esq., Tonn, was chairman, for the purpose of giving the requisite sanction to a Bill now pending in Parliament for authorising a lease of the Vale of Towy Railway to the Knighton Railway Company, the Central Wales Railway Company, and the Central Wales Extension Railway Company, jointly with the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company. The secretary having read the advertisement convening the meeting, the chairman requested the company's solicitor to read the Bill, which with some slight difference in the amount of interest payable on the debenture capital of C, 18,000, which is not to exceed 5 per cent., the terms of the Bill were the same as those formerly agreed upon with the Central Wales Companies, and provided for the payment of per cent. interest upon C60,000 to the shareholders for 999 years, subject to a deduction not exceeding £ 75 per annum towards expenses of distribu- tion of the interest. The chairman then proposed the approval of the above Bill, which was seconded by Mr Thomas Jones, Pontsenny, and carried without a dis- sentient. The lease commences from the 1st inst., and the line is now worked under the joint management of the Llanelly Company and the London and North Western Company, and the through line from Carmar- then and Swansea to Liverpool and Manchester is ex- pected to be opened early in June next. 1-