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I WANTED, a CURATE for the Parishes of Llannon w and Pwllheli; stipend-Deacon, £ 90, Priest, £ 100. Apply, Rev E. Osborne Williams, Vicarage, Pwll- heli. p 10 CARMARTHENSHIRE ELECTION. ALL persons having any claims and accounts against HENRY LAVALLIN PUXLEY, ESQ., in respect of this Election, are requested to forward the same forthwith to D. Llong Prioe, Esq of Talley House, near Llandilo, the Agent for Election expenses on behalf of the said Henry Lavallin Puxley. Dated this 1st December, 186S. a 36 CARMARTHENSHIRE ELECTION, 1868. NOTICE is hereby given, that all persons having any demands against JOHN JONES, ESQ., of Blaenos, in respect of the above Election, are required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned, as Agent for Election expenses. CHARLES BISHOP. Llandovery, Dec. 3rd, 1868. Q 25 ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER. THIS COLLEGE has by Charter the power of con- JL ferring the degrees of B.A. and B.D. The course of Study embraces preparation for other professions, asjwell as for Holy Orders. Q 37 ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER. ON Monday, February 1st, 1869, there will be an Ex- amination for SCHOLARSHIPS and EXHIBI- TIONS. There are now vacant Five Scholarships, one of the value nlue of :£35, one of L30, two of JE25, and one of £24, and sev«ral value of E£ x3h5, ibitions ranging in value from £ 10 to £ 20 per annum. For farther particulars, apply to the Rev J. J. Stewart Perowne, Vice Principal. Q 38 THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861. IN the County Court of Cardiganshire, holden at Lam- JL peter, in the matter of JOHN ROWLANDS, of the town of Tregaron, in the County of Cardigan, Innkeeper and Labourer, adjudged bankrupt on the 27tb day of August, 1868. An Order of Discharge will be delivered to the bankrupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date, unless an appeal be duly entered against the Judgment of the Court, and notice thereof be given to the Court. Dated this 7th day of December, 1868. J. P. HOWELL, Q 28 High Bailiff. NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY. IN the case of LEWIS THOMAS, Builder, Aberayron, i who by deed of assignment, dated September 18th, 1868, became Bankrupt, Notice is hereby given, that all claims upon the estate of the said Lewis Thomas, are to be sent me by the 21st December, 1868. H. LOYN, Acting Trustee for the said Estate. Aberayron, Dee. 7th, 1868. Q 30 TO WINE MERCHANTS, &c. TO BE LET, with immediate possession, a CON- TVENIENT OFFICE, with commodious Wine Cellars underneath, and large Storehouses at the back, situate in Blue-street, Carmarthen. Also Two Houses, suitable for a small family, situate in Pioton Place. For further particulars apply to Philipps & Lewis, 31. Blue-street, Carmarthen. o 53 TO be disposed of immediately, a MODERN GRAND TPIANOFORTE, in Rosewood Case, by those cele- brated makers, KIRKMAN AND KIRKMAN, Soho-square, Loudon also a FULL COTTAGE TRICHORD PIANO- FORTE, in Walnut Wood Case, 7 octaves. All the latest improvements by BURLING AND BURLING. Both Piano- fortes are nearly new. For price and particulars, apply to 23, Picton Terrace, Carmarthen. TO BE LET, House and Prernim, No. 23, Picton TTerrace. o 74 NORTON LODGE, MUMBLES, SWANSEA. SCHOOL FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN. CONDUCTED by the Rev CHARLES P. M. WILLIAMS, Graduate in Honours of Oxford, Exhibitioner, and twice Prizeman of his College. References to Clergymen of the highest standing. Terms on application. A few vacancies after Christmas. Q 33 1 ■ '^i n ■ THE FRENCH LANGUAGE MADE EASY. MONSR. J. GERMAIN REGIS, Sieve du Lycee Charlemagne, I I 8JUDUB DB L'KCOLB DB DROIT DE PARIS ET DB L'UNI- I VERSlTB DB FRANCE, RETURNS his sincere thanks to the Clergy, Gentry, JL? and Inhabitants of Carmarthen and its vicinity, for the extensive patronage he has received during his resi- dence (Eleven Years) in Carmarthen, and begs to announce that his French Classes will commence on the 10th of SBP. TBMBBR, and that he will visit LLANDILO once a week. For Terms and particulars apply to M. Regis, 53, King street, Carmarthen. F 65 COUNTY OF CARDIGAN. I hereby give Notice, that by a Certificate under the j- hand of one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, the limits of the Fishery District of the river WYE, inc'ude so much of the river TRENIG and its tributaries as is situate within the County of Cardigan. DatLd this 5th day of December, 1868. F. R. ROBERTS, Q 26 Clerk of the Peace. COUNTY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. CARMARTHEN BAY FISHERY DISTRICT. PURSUANT to the provisions of the" Salmon J[. Fishery Act, 1865," Notice is hereby given, that John Hughes, of Spilman-street, Carmarthen, Esq., James Bagnall, of Castle Hill House, Carmarthen, Esq., Thomas Lewis, of Spilman-street, Carmarthen, Esq., and John Lewis Philipps, of Bolahaut, in the parish of Llangunnor, in the County of Carmarthen, Esq., four of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace acting in and for the said County of the Borough, were, at a meeting of the Town Council of the said Borough, held on the 2nd day of December instant, re- appointed Conservators under the said Act on behalf of the said Borough. Dated this 9th day of December, 1868. GEORGE THOMAS, Town Clerk of the said Borough. JOHN H. BARKER, Q 39 Clerk of the Peace for the said Borough. JOINT COUNTIES' ASYLUM, CARMARTHEN. To Butchers, Maltaters, Coal Merchants, Farmers, Mil- lers, Grocers, &c. TENDERS for supplying the above Asylum with TBatchers' Meat, Milk, Malt, Hops, Flour, Butter, Cheese, Coal, and Groceries, from the 1st January, 1869, to the 25th March, 1869 (both days inclusive), are requested to be sent to me, the undersigned (marked Tender" in the corner) on or before Tuesday, the 22ad of December instant. Forms of Tender can be had on application to me at the Asylum. By Order of the Visitors, H. T. HUGHES, Asylum Clerk; 9th Deoember, 1868. Q 35 CARMARTHEN UNION. CONTRACTS. To Flour Dealers, Butchers, Milkmen, Orocert, Coal Mer- chants, and Others. THE Guardians of the above Union will at Ttheir next Meeting, to be held on the 19th instant, receive TENDERS from such persons as are willing to Contract for suppling the Carmarthen Workhouse with the following f4 ai, from the 26th day:of, December, to the 25th day of March next, via: The best Seconds and One-way Flour, and good fresh Oatmeal. Rounds of good fat Beef (without the Leg*bone),l and the Sticking Piece, Legs of Mutton, and good Beeves' Heads. Good Old Welsh Cheese, Salt Butter, Skimmed Milk Potatoes, Porter, and Port Wine. Tea, Brown Sugar, Boiling Peas, Rice, Treacle, Pepper, Starch, Soda, Blue, Soap, and Candles. The best Stone Coal, and Culm. I The above to be delivered at the Workhouse at such times and in such quantities as the Guardians may require. The Guardians reserve to themselves the power of con- tracting separately for each article, and do not bind them- selves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Printed Forms of Tender may be had on application to the Clerk, who will also shew the forms of contract and bond to be entered into by the contractor. All proposals must be sealed (marked Tenders), and de- livered to the Clerk on or before the 18th instant. Samples must be produced,as the quality of the articles will be most rigidly enforced, and no consideration as to price will at all weigh as an excuse for the same not being of the quality contracted for. By Order of the Board, EDGAR EVANS, Clerk to the Guardians. Board Room, 9th December, 1868. Q 40 LEWIS & CO., IRONMONGERS, LOCK & GUN SMITHS, BELLHANGERS, 8, LAMMAS STREET, CARMARTHEN. KITCHEN RANGES of every description supplied and fitted. GOOD SINGLE GUNS from 28s to 558; double from 42s to 75s. DOUBLE BREECH LOADERS, Pin Cart- ridge fromf7 to £10; with Damascus barrels, from £ 11 to £ 14; Central fire from £ 8 to L15, E20, &c. REVOL- VERS from 30s to 40s breech loading revolvers, 6 shot, 42s; 7 shot, 56s. Revolving Rifles, from 120s. All war- ranted sound throughout. x 45 NEW SHO-W- ROOMS- MESSRS. D. & W. DAVIES, 1, & 2, GUILDHALL-SQUARE, A RE now showing in their MILLINERY ROOM A very large and elegant assortment of Novelties in MILLINERY BONNETS, CAPS, WREATHS, AND ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, TRIMMED AND SEAL-SKIN HATS, BIRD HATS, &c. In the Young Ladies' BONNET DEPARTMENT will be found a large variety of choice styles, suitable for young Ladies. Also a large stock of Ladies' Outfitting and Underclothing at very low prices. Carmarthen, Dec. 9th, 1868. FAMILY DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN LEWIS BEGS to inform the public generally of his return JD from London, and that his arrangements for the WINTER SEASON are now complete. He respect- fully solicits an inspection of his NEW STOCK OF GOODS, IN COLOURED FRENCH MERINOES From Is 9d per yard really Good Qualities. COLOURED FRENCH & ENGLISH REPPS In the New Shades. FANCY DRESSES AND SKIRTINGS. LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S CORSETS. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S PLAIN AND FANCY H O SIER Y. MOCK FURS IN GREAT VARIETIES. FEATHERS, FLOWERS, & STRAW HATS. UMBRELLAS IN SILK, ALPACA, AND GINGHAMS. Silk Velvets and Black Silks. WOOLLEN SHAWLS AND SCARFS. Gloves, in Cotton, Silk, and Kid, in the best makes. WINCEYS AND FLANNELS. BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, COUNTERPANES, & TOWELLINGS. Calicoes, Linens, & White & Brown Linen Ticks. GENTLEMEN'S AND YOUTH'S SILK & FELT HATS. Gentlemen's & Youth's Shirts, Collars, & Ties. WEST OF ENGLAND & YORKSHIRE WOOLLEN CLOTHES IN THE NEW TEXTURE FOR THE SEASON. HABERDASHERY. It is impossible to give further details of the STOCK, which has been carefully selected by J. L. for the supply of Families, and comprises every article usually required, and at prices fixed upon with the smallest margin of profits. TERMS—CASH. 10* The Address— JOHN LEWIS, COMMERCE HOUSE, 9, GUILDHALL SQUARE, CARMARTHEN. October 23rd, 1868. o 81 AGENTS WANTED IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS. (This Company is one of the largest Farming Stock Insuring Offices in the Kingdom ) MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS. (Mills, Manufactories, Warehouses, &o., insured on the most moderate terms.) SEAPORT TOWNS. (Ships in course of construction and in dock insured. Sailors' Lives assured.) MINING DISTRICTS, WATERING PLACES, &c., &c., &c., Where the Company is not already represented, Persons of active business habits are invited to apply. LIBERAL COMMISSIONS ALLOWED. The Company is well-established and has an Annual Income upwards of .£107.000 Life Reserve Fund upwards of .£114,000 And has paid a Total in Claims under Life and j) oQr.n rtnA Fire Policies of upwards of. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD- THOMAS BARNES, ESQ., M.P., Farnworth, and the Quinta, Salop. ANTHONY DILLON, Secretary to the Company. PROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Chief Offices: High-street, Wrexham 49, Moorgate St., London and 77, Buchanan St., Glasgow. o 12 Applications for Agencies in South Wales and Monmouth- shire to be addressed to Mr E. Prosser, 9, Park Terrace, Pontypool. LLANELLY RAILWAY AND DOCK COMPANY. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 1868. ORDINARY Return Ticketa:issued on WEDNESDAY, 23rd December, and following days, will be avail- able for Return up to and including THURSDAY, December 31st. On Thursday, December 24th, a special Train will leave LLANELLY at 6.15 p.m., for LLANDOVERY and inter- mediate stations. On Christmas-Day, the following trains only will run, YIZ DOWN TRAINS. From LLANDOVERY at 8.46 a.m., and 5.10 p.m. to SWANSEA, LLANELLY. and CARMARTHEN, and at 3.30 p.m. for CARMARTHEN. UP TRAINS. From SWANSEA at 8.45 a.m. and 6.15 p.m. for LLAN- ELLY and LLANDOVFRY, &e. From LLANELLY at 8.60 a.m. and 5.15 p.m. for LLAN- DOVERY and intermediate stations. From LLANELLY at 9.50 a.m. and 6.16 p.m. for SWANSEA. From CARMARTHEN at 7.0 a.m., 8.30 a.m. and 6.5 p.m. for LLANDOVERY.I&o. No Trains will run on the Garnant Branch, and no Goods or Mineral Trains will run. BY 0 RDER BY ORDER. Manager's Office, Llanelly, 2 Dee. 10th, 1868. Q 42 LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY. THE Central Wales Extension Railway, from Craven J. Arms to Llandovery, and thence to Llanelly, Swansea, and Carmarthen, is now Open throughout for Traffic, affording a direct communication between Liver- pool, Manchester, and all principal Stations on the London and North Western System and Carmarthen, Llanelly, Swansea, and effeeting a saving of 65 miles in Railway dis- tanee between Manchester, Liverpool, and Carmarthen. Four through Passenger Trains are run daily (Sundays excepted). For particulars of times, see Time Tables. W. CAWKWELL, General Manager. Euston Station, June, 1868. ISAAC ANTHONY, AUCTIONEER, BEGS to return his grateful thanks to the Public for -D the very liberal support accorded to him as an Auctioneer in this and the adjoining Counties for several years, and hopes by promptitude and despatch in the settle- ment of accounts to merit a continuance of public support. Sales Cashed or Guaranteed, or Money advanced to any amount on approved Security. Engagements accepted either by the Day or per Centage. Dynevor Lodge, Llanelly. K 8 ESTABLISHED 1840. E. BRIGSTOCKE & SON, IMPORTERS OF FOREIGN WINES, CARMARTHEN, HAVE lately received from Oporto several Pipes of JZL Martinez' finest old Ports, suitable either for immediate use or for laying down. Also from Epernay a shipment of Moet and Chan- don's dry and other Champagnes. A varied selection of Sherries from M. M. de Mora, Haurie, and other well known Sherry shippers. A price list of all Wines on application. E. B. & Son have for Sale a lot of empty Port, Sherry, Marsala, and Claret Casks of all sizes. 6, St. Ptter's Street, Dec. 1st, 1868. THE UNITED COUNTIES CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE. President :-THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF CAWDOR* V ICE- PRESIDENTS. Lord Dynevor Col. Lewes, Llysnewydd Viscount Emlyn T. Elliott, Esq. Dolhaid Sir J. Mansel, Bart. W. E. B. Gwyn, Esq. Sir J. J. Hamilton, Bart. J. Buckley, Esq., Penyfai Sir T. D Lloyd, Bart., M.P. J. L. Philipps, Bolahaul D. Jones, Esq., Pantglas R. R. Carver, Esq., W enallt D. Pugh, Esq., Manoravon R. Gwynne Vaughan, Esq. J. B. Bowen. Esq., J. Jones, Esq., M P., Blaenos W. R. H. Powell, Esq. Capt. Davies, Carmarthen H. L. Puxley, Esq. W. Du Buisson, Esq. D. H. C. Davys, Esq. W. Jones, E'q Llwyngroes J. Johnes, Esq. Dolaucothy Col. Lewes, Llanlear J. L. G P. Lewis, Esq. J. T. Hughes, Esq.,Castelldu W. O. Brigstocke, Esq. Treasurer Mr. W. W. PROSSER, Alltyferin, Hon. Secs. :-Mr D. PROSSER, White House, Carmarthen, Mr HOWELL DAVIES, Carmarthen. THIRD PUBLIC MEETING. The third public meeting will be held in the SHIRE HALL, Carmarthen, on TUESDAY, the 15th of December, at half-past Two o'clock in the afternoon, immediately after the Fat Cattle and Poultry Show. Subject for discus- sion, adjourned from the last meeting, The best form of Agreement for the protection both of the Landowner and Tenant." Mr R. H. Harvey, Harroldstone, Haverfordwest, has kindly undertaken to introduce the subject. Q 6 IMPROVED APPLICATION OF WATER POWER. THE TURBINE. MAC ADAM BROTHERS AND CO., Engineers, L Soho Foundry, Belfast, after twenty years of experience, have brought their IMPROVED TURBINE to great perfection. It is applicable to all practicable heights of fall, giving much greater power from the water than any other kind of water-wheel. On low falls it has the great, advantage of not being im- peded by floods or backwater. It is particularly well adapted for situations where the quantity of water is variable, and where all other wheels fail. Its motion is extremely regular, and when desired a governor can be applied effectively. This wheel is at work in a great many places, to which reference will be given. Q 29 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21st, is the LAST DAY for Tickets 1868. -EIGHTEENTH SEASON.-1868. ART-UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN. ONE SHILLING PER SHARE. 1,573,895 Tickets have been sold in the seventeen previous drawings, and 18,852 PRIZES distributed, including 4,454 Paintings, in amount varying from 200 guineas down- wards, being ONE PRIZE in each 83 Tickets. The DRAWING for PRIZES will take place On WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30TH, 1868, And will consist of upwards of ONE THOUSAND PRIZES. "Highland Cattle and Sheep" (1st Prize), CHARLES JONES, L157 10s. A Pastoral Scene" (2nd Prize), R. H. WOOD, £105. The Confidants" (3rd Prize), F. G. KINNAIRD, £ 70. and about 150 other Paintings, from zC70 down. [Particulars in Prize List.] Tiokets, ONE SHILLING each, entitling the holder to one chance in the drawing, may be had fiom the under- mentioned agents or will be forwarded direct by the Secretary on receipt of envelope (stamped and directed), together with postage stamps or post-office order for the number of tickets required. JAMES G. LAW, Seoretary, 39, Oxford-street, Manchester. LOCAL AGENTS. Messrs C. and D. Jones, Stationers, 60, King Street Carmarthen. Mr D. W. Jones, Bookseller, Llandilo. 23 ANNUAL FAT CATTLE SHOW CHRISTMAS, 1868. In connection with the Pembroke Fat Cattle Club. President THE RIGHT BON. EARL OF CAWDOR. THE above SHOW will take place at the PRIORY, JL Pembroke, on MONDAY, the 14th day of Decem- ber, 1868, being Fair Day. PRIZES will be awarded to the owners, subject to the rules of the Club, as follows :— CLASS A. -For the best Fat Ox or Heifer, of any age, first and second Prizes will be given. CLASS B.—For the best Fat Steer, under four years old (age to be specified at the time of entry), first and second prizes will be given. CLASS C.—For the best Fat Heifer, under four years old (age to be specified at the time of entry), first and second prizes will be given. CLASS D.—For the best Fat Cow, first and second prizes will be given. The owner of the Third best Animal in each of the above Classes will save the Entrance Fee. CLASS E.—For the best pen of Fat Wethers, of not less than three first and second prizes will be given. CLASS F.—For the best Fat Pig first and second prizes will be given. ENTRANCE FEES:— For Class A, 6s; for Classes B, C, and D, 4s; for the Sheep, 2. per pen and the Pigs, 2s each, Non-members four times the amount in each class. Extra Stock of Members for Sale or otherwise, not included in the above Classes, will be charged for as follows: each Ox, Steer, Heifer, or Cow, le Sheep, Twopence each and Pigs, Sixpence each; of non-members, Ox, Steer, Heifer, or Cow, 2s 6d; Sheep, Sixpence; Pigs, One Shil- ling and Sixpence. Entries to be made to Mr Joseph Powell, Auctioneer, Pembroke, on or before Saturday, the 5th of December, before 4 o'clock, after which no entries can be received, as the Committee will meet at that time to fix the amount of Prizes. Entr&nce money to be paid at the time of entry. The STOCK to be in the Show-yard by 11 o'clock a.m., and the Judges will proceed to give their award at half-past Eleven o'clock. Any person wishing to enter the yard during the time the Judges are inspecting the Stock, may do so by Special Tickets, 2s 6d each, which can be had of the Secretary. The PRIZE and other ANIMALS will be SOLD by AUCTION in the Show-yaod, at half-past Twelve o'clock. The Ordinary at the Lion Hotel, Pembroke, at Three o'clock. N.B.—The Publio will be admitted to the Show-yard by Tickets, which may be had of the Secretary, at One Shilling each. Members free. In addition to the above the following Special Prizes wil be given P R E S I D E N T'S CUP. A Silver Cup will be given by the Right Hon. the Earl of Cawdor to the largest purchaser of FAT STOCK entered for Competition. COUNTY MEMBER'S CUP. J. H. Scourfield, Esq., M.P., will give a Silver Cup, value JM, to the Owner of the best FAT ANIMAL in either A, B. C, or D, Classes. BOROUGH MEMBER'S CUP. T. Meyrick, Esq., M.P., will give a Silver Cup, to the Owner of the best FAT OX. STEER, or HEIFER, entered far Competition, and the property of a Tenant Farmer. Jonas Dawkins, Esq., will present One Guinea to the Owner of the best BLACK OX, and Half-a-guinea to the Owner of the best BLACK HEIFER entered for competi- tion. Ø" In addition to the Prizes as above there will be let and 2nd Premiums given to the best Pen of Ewes of not less than tbree. JOSEPH POWELL, Seoretary. I CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT WEEK AND STEEPLE CHASES. ADJOURNED MEETING. AN ADJOURNED MEETING of the Supporters of the above Meeting will be held at the BOAR'S HEAD HOTEL, at 2.30 o'clock, on Saturday, December 12th, 1868, for the purpose of arranging the Pro- gramme. All gentlemen interested in the success of the Meet- ing are particularly requested to attend. Q 24 By Order of the Committee. THE PEMBROKE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALL WILL take place at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Pem- TT broke, on TUESDAY, the 29th December, 1868. TICKETS—Gentlemen 10s, Ladies 6s. HENRY LEACH, ESQ., ) CAPT. BROOK, > Stewards. CAPT. SAURIN, ) Q 43 MR. ISAAC ANTHONY'S ANNOUNCEMENTS CARMARTHENSHIRE. CARMARTHEN CATTLE SHOW. MR. ISAAD ANTHONY will SELL by AUCTION, on TUESDAY, December 15th, 1868, at the CAR- MARTHEN MARKET, the PRIZE STOCK, &c. All other Cattle which may be brought in will be sold on the usual terms. Q 24 CARMARTHENSHIRE. GWILI COTTAGE & CROSS HANDS, LLANNON. MR. ISAAC ANTHONY will SELL by AUCTION, at the above places, on SATURDAY, December 19th, 1868, all the following LIVE STOCK, IMPLE- MENTS, FURNITURE, &o., the property of Mr John Morris, who is giving up his Colliery Work and his Farming Business. The STOCK ooniistsof 2 capital Working Horses, which can bo recommended sound and steady workers, 1 Brood Mare, and an excellent Filly, two-year-old, 4 Heifers in Calf, 3 early calves. The IMPLEMENTS consist of 2 heavy Carts and Harness, 2 Gambos, Iron Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Spring Cart and Harness. The FURNITURE consists of 1 Chest of Drawers, 3 Bed" steads, a lot of Oak and other Chairs, 2 Buffets of the best quality, Shelves and Dressers with Ware complete, Parlour and Kitchen Tables, Pier and Swing Looking Glasses, Benches, Tubs, Pans, Pails, Knives, 3 very good Watches, and many other useful articles too numerous:to:be inserted. Long Credit on approved Security. Sale at Two o'clock, as the Lots are numerouajand the day* short Q 34 CARMARTHENSHIRE. TRIMSARAN, IN THE PARISH OF PEMISREY. MR. ISAAC ANTHONY will SELL by AUCTION, ±T. i at TRIMSARAN ARMS, on WEDNESDAY, December 16th. 1868, all the following STOCK, CROP, and IMPLE- MENTS, the property of Mr John Williams, consisting of 3 Milch Cows, in full profit, 1 Cow, with a Calf at her fout, 4 Heifers, in-calf, 2 Two-year-old Steers, 1 working Mare, 30 Sheep and 10 Lambs, 6 Mountain Ponies, of different ages, 1 strong Cart and Harness (nearly new), Ploughs, Harrows, &c. About 7 tons of well-harvested Hay, 2 Ricks of well-seasoned Straw. Sale to commence at one o'clock. Long credit on approved security. Q 18 TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, COLLIERY PRO- PRIETORS AND OTHERS. Sale of Ash, Alder, and other Timber and Trees. MR. JOHN THOMAS will SELL by AUCTION, on MONDAY, 14th DECEMBER, 1868, at Two o'clock in the afternoon, at the NEW INN, Nantcaredig, near Carmarthen. About 268 Ash, 114 Alders, and a few Sycamore, Walnut, Beech, and Yew Trees, growing on the Farm of WERN- DREFY, in the Parishes of Aberg-illy and Llanegwad, in the County of Carmarthen, as numbered with a scribe. Werndrefy is about a mile from the Nantcaredig Station of the Carmarthen Branch of the Llanelly Railway. Inspection can be had on application to the Tenant, and for further particulars apply to Mr John H. Barker, Solioitor, Carmarthen, or to the Auctioneer, Stag Cottage, near Carmarthen. Q 17 LARCH TIMBER. MR. JOHN JORDAN JONES has been favored with instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, in one or two Lots, to suit purchasers, at the BLACK LION HOTEL, Lampeter, at 12 for 1 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 16th December, 1868, all of that Grove of LARCH TIMBER above the road at GRAIGWEN, in the Parish of Llanfihangel Ystrad, in the County of Cardigan, consisting of 1443 more or less of about 35 years' growth, measuring up to 24 feet by 8 inches girt. Graigwen is situated near Talsarn, Four miles from Bettws Station, on the Manchester and Milford Railway, Eight miles from the Seaport town of Aberayron. Also in one Lot all those Ash, Elm, Beech, Sycamore and Alder, of about 35 years' growth, marked with white Paint, uow standing in PENLAN DINGLE, within One mile of Talsarn. For particulars and to view, apply to Mr Timothy Evans Talsarn, Carmarthen. P 40 TOWN OF TENBY. Valuable Leasehold Houses for Sale. THOMAS REES has been instructed by Mr Pugh, TBuilder, (unless previously disposed of by Private Contraot.) to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on THURS- DAY, December 17, 1868, at the COBOURG HOTEL, Tenby, those Two New and Substantially Built HOUSES, Nos. 8 and 9, Deer Park, Tenby, subject to such Conditions as may be produced at the time of Sale. The unexpired term of the Lease is 98 years. Ground Iten ts Y,3 16s. For further Particulars, inquire of Messrs Gwynne and Stokes, Solicitors; or the Auctioneer, Mr T. Rees, Vernon House, Tenby. Vernon House, Nov. 30, 1868. Q 8 EXTENSIVE TIMBER SALE. rpHE TIMBER growing on TREFORIS-FAWR, and TNANTYBWLA FARMS, will be offered for Sale To MORROW (Saturday), at the HALF MOON HOTEL, Car- marthen, at One o'clock. JOHN THOMAS, Auctioneer. December 11th, 1868. Q 31 TOWN MANURE. MR. MORRIS EVANS will SELL by AUCTION, all the Town and Slaughter-house MANURE now on Hand, at the MANURE YARD, near Waandew, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen, both com- posts being mixed together, on SATURDAY, the 26th Day of DECEMBER, 1868, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will then be produced, particulars of which may be known on appli- cation to the Auctioneer. By Order of the Board of Health, GEORGE THOMAS, Clerk. N.B.-All MANURE left on the Ground by parties having purchased at former Sales, and not having complied with the Conditions, will be SOLD forthwith. All Conditions respecting the Removing of Manure will in future be strictly enforced. Carmarthen, December 7th, 1868. Q 32 FOR SALE, Black Mare, by "Ribston Pippin.' JL' Fast, Sound, and perfect fencer. Up to 12st. Any reasonable trial allowed. Was regularly ridden with troops during last summer. Price X60. ApKy to the Editor of the Welshman. Q 41
THE CARMARTHEN WORKHOUSE.
THE CARMARTHEN WORKHOUSE. When we visited this Workhouse twelve months ago, we were constrained to remark, after a careful inspection, "We have no hesitation in stating that its sanitary condition is most defective, that the sick are grossly neglected, and that the arrangement of the house is the worst that could possibly have been made." We chiefly complained that the whole of the front parallel, with the exception of one small room, was occupied by the officers, while the sick inmates were placed in dreary rooms at the back, where the sun never penetrated. In fact, he whole house was badly arranged, as if it had been provided for the ease and pleasure of the officers, and not as a refuge for the infirm and sick poor. Since we made these remarks the state of the Workhouse has frequently been discussed at the meetings of the guardians, who were slow to move in the matter, notwithstanding the reports of the Poor Law In. spector and the Medical Officer; and it was not until a peremptory order from the Poor Law Board to carry out the work was received that the guar- dians felt they were obliged to do something, and about two months ago a committee was appointed to inspect the Workhouse and report upon its arrangement. That report was laid before a meet- ing of the guardians by Mr Hughes, and, to the credit of the guardians be it said, it was unanimously adopted. The Committee, in their report, recom- mended a re-arrangement of the house-as many alterations and improvements as perhaps could have been effected without actual additions to the struc- ture. These alterations have been completed, and after a recent inspection, Mr Graves, the Poor Law Inspector, states that they are a most important improvement." On Wednesday last we paid a second visit to the Workhouse, in order that we might see for ourselves the effect of the recent altera- tions and if, after our former visit, we felt com- pelled, from a sense of public duty, to cast blame where we thought it was called for, we are now, and trust we always shall be, generous enough to bestow praise wherever it is merited. We were struck with the altered appearance of the premises as soon as the Porter's lodge was passed at the entrance. The yard in front of the building, which twelve months ago looked rough, wretched, and dirty, has under- gone a most pleasing change. Where formerly ugly heaps of stone lay, there are now green plots, neat flower beds, and gravel walks. This we believe is the work of the late porter, Davies, and is very creditable to him. It is hoped, and believed, that the improvement will be continued under the newly-elected Porter. On entering the Workhouse, everything appeared scrupulously clean and neat, and everybody appeared comfortable. Almost the first place visited was the closet in the men's yard, upon the state of which we commented with some severity after our former visit. It was on this occasion free from offensive smells, and there was a plentiful supply of water, which the Master informed us was frequently allowed to run through the closet into the drain below. Our opinion respecting this place has not undergone any change, for we still think that where there is an open drain, as there is here, it is scarcely possible to keep it free from offence even with the greatest care; and] neglect for but a brief period may result in frightful consequences. But to come to the re-arrangement of the house. We first inspected the rooms on the ground floor, commencing with the men's day-room, which is the same as before. There were some half-dozen men seated round the fire-place, and the room had alto- gether an air of comfort and cleanliness. We next went to the room above, formerly used as a bedroom for able-bodied males. This we were pleased to find had been turned into a ward for infirm and sick males. There has been an additional window placed in the room, which has now three windows, and has altogether a very comfortable appearance. This change is most decidedly to the advantage of the sick and infirm, whose comfort should be chiefly cared for. There were some half-dozen beds in the room, two of them being occupied at the time of our visit. The small room on the same landing, over the waiting-room, has been set apart for a fever ward; but as there was no such case under treat- ment, the room was on Wednesday occupied by an elderly man who lay ill in bed. We may here mention that four earth closets have been introduced into the Workhouse, and we were informed, both by the master and the medical officer, that they have been found of great service and give much satisfaction. One of these has been placed in the sick men's ward, and another in a small room adjoining the fever ward, opposite the stairs. The other two are placed in simi- lar positions in the female sick wards. From here we descended into the yard for the pur- pose of seeing the rooms which were formerly used as sick wards, and judging for ourselves whether the able-bodied men, who had been re- moved from such comfortable quarters, were suitably provided with sleeping apartments. Both rooms were very clean and comfortable. There was, of course, no furniture in them except the beds, the walls being adorned with a few pictures. The middle range of buildings-which includes the school- room and wash-house on the ground floor and the children's bedroom and nursery overhead-has not been interfered with. In the southern range some excellent alterations have been effected. We com- plained that the sick wards for females at the extreme end of this range, as those for males at the end of the northern range, were dreary and comfortless and altogether unfit for the purpose. The sick patients have been removed to comfortable appartinents in front of the building, and the lower room is now used by patients suffering from skin diseases, and the upper room has been added to the female dormi- tory, which was previously very insufficient. The small room opposite the female dormitory has been set apart for a fever or foul ward for patients but at present there is no patient of that description in the Workhouse, and the room is locked. And now we come to the most important altera- tions-in fact, the re-arrangement which has enabled the committee to carry out the improvements we have enumerated. The rooms on the ground floor of the front parallel have not been interfered with. They include the board-room, dining-hall, pantry, kitchen, bakehouse, children's day-room, &c. As we have said, the entire space over all these, with the exception of one room, was occupied by the officers. The space over the board-room is now occupied by the boys, the schoolmistress' bed-room being added to the adjoining dormitory, and a room near the landing opposite the children's bedroom has been neatly and comfortably furnished, and set apart for the schoolmistress. The rooms formerly occupied by the matron, over the pantry and kitchen, are now used as a ward for sick and infirm females, and is certainly the most comfortable apartment in the house. The room at the end, which was used as a lumber-room, is now converted into a lying-in ward. Mr Graves objects to the entrance to this ward being through the sick ward but this might very easily be altered by removing the fever ward for females to another part of the building and making an en- trance.to the lying-in ward through that room. The master's bedroom is now occupied as a bedroom by the matron, and the store-room has been converted into a bedroom for the master; the sitting-room remaining as before. A small room between the sitting-room and the boys' bedroom is now used as a stores. There is an air of comfort everywhere visible, and we do not think any one should complain when it is consi- dered what important improvements have been effected at so little inconvenience and at a compara- tively small outlay. The Workhouse is now well arranged, and without being what is called a de- sirable residence," it affords all the accommodation and comfort which could be expected in such an establishment. The vagrants' wards alone remain to be noticed. They were of course unoccupied when we saw them. In the male and female wards, on the ground floor, there is a stove, in which fire is lighted every even- ing, and around this stove the tramps sit until nine o'clock, when they are sent upstairs to bed, and the door of the lower wards keyed. In the upper wards there are some raised boards in the innermost part, on which is placed a quantity of clean straw. This is the bed on which the tramps sleep, there being several thick counterpanes, or rugs, in the room, with which they might cover themselves. The tramps are become a numerous class, and are con- tinually on the increase. Whatever means may be devised for ridding the country of these people, it is necessary that when they are found here they should have shelter provided for them over night. No one, we should think, would expect the guar- dians to attract the vagrants to the Workhouse by providing comforts for them. The only objection urged by the Poor Law Inspector against these wards is, that the entrance to the foul wards is through the receiving ward. An alteration might easily and cheaply be effected by placing steps outside in the yard. We find that a bell has been placed here in order that the vagrants might communicate with the Porter during the night. We were told that it was rung for the first time on the morning of our visit. On the Porter proceeding to the ward occupied by the male tramps he was cooly desired to bring their breakfast to bed to them. This was a piece of broad humour that we rather like; and think the originator of the idea deserved all the accommodation asked for.
CARMARTHEN FAT CATTLE AND…
CARMARTHEN FAT CATTLE AND POULTRY SHOW. It is expected that the exhibition on Tuesday next will be very good. The entries are numerous, par- ticularly in the poultry class, which will surpass anything previously seen here. We are also in- formed that the fat beasts and sheep are in prime condition. The following are the entries:—Fat beasts, 22 fat sheep, 20; fat pigs, 8; live poultry of the different breeds, 93 pens; cottagers' poultry, 19; pigeons and rabbits (best varieties), 12 fat poultry (trussed), 34; casks of salt butter, 15; baskets of fresh butter, 4; cheese, 9. Many of the animals exhibited will be sold by public auction by Mr Isaac Anthony, the Society's auctioneer. A large gather- ing of visitors is usual on these occasions, and the excellence of the show this year gives the Society every reason to expect a full attendanee on Tuesday.
ITHE WHITLAND AND TAF VALE…
THE WHITLAND AND TAF VALE RAILWAY. We hear from Mr Owen, of Glogue, the indefa- tigable promoter of this valuable railway, that his efforts are being amply rewarded by a good sub- scription list in the district through which the line will pass. A considerable number of persons have put their names down for shares to show the interest they take in a line which must confer incalculable benefits upon the country. It was never contem- plated by any one that the capital could be raised anywhere out of the London market, but a certain amount of local subscription is indispensable, and we are glad to learn that the appeal made in the route of the line is being so liberally responded to. This places the carrying out of the scheme beyond any doubt. APPOINTMENT OF ORGANIST.—Out of a large number of applicants for the post of Organist of St. Peters it is resolved to negotiate with the following gentlemen in the order given :-Mr Bartholomew, Ludlow; Mr Bennet, Whitchurch Mr Leggat, Newcastle-on-Tyne. PEMBROKE FAT CATTLE SHOW.—Just as we were going to press we received a communication from the Secretary to the effect that in addition to the entries referred to in another column, two fine pigs have been entered. They were bred by Her Majesty the Queen in Windsor Royal Farm. LLANELLY.—LOCAL BOA.BD.-The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, at the Town Hall, Mr C. W. Nevill in the chair. There were also present Messrs D. Evans, S. Bevan, Rees Harries, H. J. Howell, B. Jones, (Caeffair), and W. Roderick.- It was determined to offer Mrs Howell JE300 for her interest in the upper Llanelly Mill.—The committee reported that the works had already coat 47,660, and that it was estimated that a further sum of Y,1,490 would be required to finish them, making a sum of X 150 above the original estimated cost. The Board had in stock pipes, valves, and hydrants, laid down in St Paul's town and the district to the value of £ 250.— The chairman said that if they could settle with the mill and landowners within the estimates named, they would have a good balance in hand to commence the reservoir. The amount expended for work, taking credit for the materials in stock, appeared to be within the original estimate of the engineer.—The engineer said that about a week's work remained to be done, and only five men were employed.—A cheque for X196 17s lOd on gas account was ordered. The surveyor was ordered to report on the dampness in houses at the Dolau, arising from want of drainage.- The chairman said that as the guardians of the poor had arranged to give tickets to vagrants, enabling them to get lodgings in the lodging-houses of the town, the Board ought to see that those lodging-houses were licensed, and that they received no more than they were entitled to.—The Surveyor said there was only one licensed house, (Harries's) but P.S. Lewis, who was engaged by the guardians, was to accompany him in order to select suitable houses for the purpose.- Mr Bevan said vagrancy was increasing very largely, and was becoming a nuisance.—It was stated that the large increase had induced the guardians to adopt the the ticket system, as the workhouse accommodation was insufficient. MISSIONARY MEETINGS.—Two missionary meetings were held on Monday evening last, one at the Green- field English Baptist Chapel, and the other at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. At the former the Rev D. M. Evans presided, and addresses were delivered by the Rev and eloquent deputation from Darlington, and the Rev J. H. Lochose, minister of the Park Congrega- tional church.—At the Wesleyan chapel, the chair was I occupied by Mr David Morris, Hall-street, and ad- dresses in Welsh were delivered by the Rev Lewis Wil- liams, of Swansea, and D. Young, Kidwelly, and in English by the Rev Arthur Ransom. A B E R Y S T W I T H.-BA.QUET TO MR. E. M. I VAUGHAN.—Mr Edmund Malet Vaughan has been entertained at a grand banquet, at the Bell Vue, Aber- ystwith. The gathering was intended to give expres- sion to the very general popularity of Mr Vaughan in the district, and was well attended. Mr J. W. W. Bonsall, Fronfraith, presided, and Capt C. Bassett Lewis filled the vice-chair. During the evening allusion was made to the recent political contest, in a good-natured way, and everything passed off agreeably.
IDINNER TO MR MEYRICK, M.P.…
DINNER TO MR MEYRICK, M.P. On Thursday evening week, the supporters of Mr Meynck invited him to a dinner at the Bush Hotel, when about 100 persons were present. A much larger number of persons would have been present, but the room could only accommodate a certain number. The chairman of the evening was Mr W. H. Churchward, and his vis-a-vis was Mr A. Long. The room was very neatly decorated. The Chairman, after the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, gave the House of Lords, and the House of Commons," and with it he associated the name of the new and respected member, Mr Meyrick. (Cheers.) The constitution of England was the noble charter that their forefathers had fought and bled for. (Hear, hear.) It had been handed down to them, and it was the duty of every Englishman to see that the honour of old England, in connection with the constitution, should be upheld. (Cheers.) They had only just fought in a political contest, which although a very warm one, they had not bled. (Cheers and laughter.) They had fought a hard battle in endeavouring to return Mr Meyrick, and it gave him much pleasure and satisfaction to know that they had won the victory. (Hear, hear, and cheers). The event that they were assembled to celebrate ought to have taken place some eight years ago. (Hear, hear.) And he believed that if it had, the district and the locality at large would have materially benefited thereby. (Cheers.) How- ever, they had now returned the man of their choice, and it afforded him infinite gratification to be present upon such an auspicious occasion, and he should, there- fore, beg to propose the Health of their worthy member, Mr Thomas Meyrick." (Tremendous C'.hPAl'inøo' Mr Meyrick, upon rising, was again greeted with stentorian cheering. In responding, Mr Meyrick said Gentlemen, friends, and supporters, it gives me great pleasure to meet you all here this evening, and I beg to thank you most heartily and sincerely for the very kind manner in which you have received my name in con- nection with the toast of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. I assure you that it has been highly gratifying to me to see the very creditable man- ner in which you have conducted the proceedings of the election during the past four months—(hear, hear)- which has been fair, honest, and above board (cheers.) When I look back to the time when I took counsel as to whether I should come forward and contest the repre- sentation of these boroughs against Sir Hugh Owen, I very well remember the sort of men whom I had the honour of meeting, and who told me that they believed the time had come for me to come forward—(hear, hear) —and I have done so, and although some of them were opposed to me eight years ago, they were with me upon the last occasion (cheers). I felt satisfied that Sir Hugh Owen was not the man to represent your interests, and that you required to be represented by a man who resided amongst you (cheers). My mind has never for a moment been deceived as to the result of this election. The returns that were given in by my committees from time to time were truthful, and only given after careful i