The Welshman

CLOSING OF THE SOUP KITCHEN AT ABERDARE.—Soup was distributed for the last time at Aberdare on Wednesday. About the usual quantity was given out. The Eastern Budget says: We understand that, according to the information received at Vienna, the situation in the East is growing more critical, and that the Austro-Hungarian Government has redoubled its efforts both in London and St. Petersburg to facilitate the assembling of a Congress. Her Majesty's armour-plated ship "Nelson," sister ship tothe Northampton," now being prepared for sea at Chatham Dockyard, arrived at Chatham on Wednes- day to be completed and got ready for commission. Both vessels are to be ready for sea by the end of May. Mr R. H. Hughes, Lord-Lientenant of Flintshire, presided pt a meeting of the Conservative Association held at Denbigh on Tuesday. The Hon. George T. Kenyon, the Conservative candidate for the Denbigh Boroughs, was present, and a resolution to support his candidature was passed. At the Llanidloes petty sessions on Tuesday, Samuel Reese, the landlord of the Junction Inn, was convicted on the charge of selling half a gallon of ale during prohibited hours on Good Friday, and was fined 10s and costs. He was also disqualified from holding a licence for five years, and the premises were disqualified for two years. The Swansea School Board on Wednesday, resolved to hold a conference of school boards shortly, to con sider the desirability of establishing another industrial school at Swansea, or at any other place in the country, to be maintained at the joint expense of the school boards. SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK.The editor of the Medical Mirror has called the notice of the medical profession to Cad bury's Cocoa Essence, which he calls Cadbury's Concentrated Vegetable Milk, and remarks The excess of fatty matter has been carefully culminated and thus a compound remains which conveys in a mini- mum bulk a maximum amount of nutriment. We otrpogiy recommend it as a diet for children. The 8hejfÙ:!d Te(8t7"ph says that tbe opinion of tbe proprietors of Wesley College Cbapel, Sheffieid, is to b< J taken by voting papers with reference to a proposal to discontinue the use of the Liturgy in the chapel on Sunday mornings. It seems that in the opinion of many the use of the Liturgical service has been pro- ductive of harm to Methodism, many of the students on leaving the college joining the Established Church. Mr Chamberlain, M.P., addressed a meeting of Liberals on Tuesday evening at Brierley-hill, his subject being the present crisis. He argued that no British interest was involved in the East, and that what was required was merely a modication of the Treaty of San Stefano to secure freedom to the oppressed Turkish States. The speaker characterised the Government as the worst that had ever disgraced the country, and, as a Radical, he contemplated the obtaining of the reforms demanded by his party as an event which will be con- current with the confusion of a protracted war. The Cardiff School Board, at a meeting on Wednes- day, bad before them the report of the Government Inspector with respect to the Millicent-street schools, which stated. that the school buildings were most un- suitable for education purposes, and the Department had decided not to continue the grant for the schools after twelve months from the last examination. After a diasussion the matter was referred to the sites' com- mittee, which will ascertain whether land can be pro- cured to enlarge the schools, or whether new buildings will have to be erected. A proposal to appoint a chaplain to the Crickhowell workhouse has met with considerable opposition. At the meeting of guardians, on Monnay, the election of the Rev J. V. Thomas, curate of Llangenney, was proposed, but so divided was the opinion that a division which resulted in an equal number of votes for and against, took place. Sir Joseph Bailey, the chairman, gavo the casting vote in favour of the appointment, which was accordingly made. The opposition was raised on the ground of unnecessary expense. The chaplain's salary will be jE25 per annum. THE LANCASHIRE COTTON STRIKE.—At a mass meeting of weavers held at Burnley on Tuesday evening, the proposal to seek arbitration was unanimously approved. It was, however, rejected at a meeting of the Committee of the North and North-east Lancashire Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers' Association held in Manchester on Tuesiay. Messrs Swainson, Birley, and Co, Preston, have closed the whole of their mills. They state that in consequence of the conduct of the weavers the spinning department has become so disorganized" that they are obliged to take this course. The non-unionist cardroom hands of Blackburn are complaining that they are not being supported, and many of them are said to have threatened violence if the Association does not assist them. THE DOWLAIS WORKS. -On Wednesday the employes of the Dowlais Iron Company, in all branches excepting the colliers, went in on the reduction of wages. On April 1st the company posted notices throughout the works stating that in one month from that date all contracts would cea?o and determine It is not posi- tively known to what extent the reduction will be, but I have it on fair authority that the tradesmen and all labouring classes will be reduced 5 per cent, t e 1 workers and firemen 7? per cent. By the men employed in and around the Be?emer Steelworks the redducto will be materially felt, inasmuch as it is Mserted?at there will be enforced no less a drop than from to 15 per cent. It is well known tht the steelworkers have, during the existing depression in trade, been earning very good wages. Some one or two of the contractors refuse to accept the reduction, and left, but were. it is said, sent for to finish the week out, others submitted quietly. -nr Mr Cross visited Preston on Wedesday and opened the new Conservative Club, where an address was presented to him, in reply to which the right hon. gen- tleman thanked the Conservatives of the borough for having first returned him to Parliament twentv-one rears ago. In the evening at a banquet the Home Secretary responded to the toast of He* Majesty's ,f i Her I nje,;ty's Ministers." He replied to Mr Bright's speech of the preceeding evening, and said the Government believed that everything they bad done or intended to do was necessary for the interests and welfare of the country. No Governmpnt. had ever been sn explicit in the state- ments it bad made to the world. They had never swerved from the coutse they originally marked out; but they meant to insist that the contract made between the Powers of Europe in 1871 should be fulfilled and kept. The Treaty of San Stefano must be submitted to the Congress as a whole, and the Governmant hoped to be able to convinee Russia that it would be for her own interests that that Treaty should be altered.

r ELEGY ON OM- t: I K (Commonly called Biaun-fei.. Ignominiously slain by an ingrate. It Tis he The gentle chorister Spring s darling, leader of the ohoir, Awakener of the woods j- Left swinging here, a rustic scare, Like vulgar vermin of the air, While sun's scorch, whistling winds go by To bleach his frail anatomy ;— With broken wing, in mockery Hung 'mong the swelling buds i— May-hap pursued by envious Hate, Who then decreed his direful fate, While spoiling wasp did hum ;— Since erst, a wandering minstrel, he Roving in nature's kingdom free With comrades full of festive glee, Gathered 'round goodly tapering tree, To taste the luscious plum :— Through dreary weeks of winter hoar His spouse, with halting gait, full sore, And no heart to be merry- Sealed snail or starveling worm, with him Oft sought till day was waxing dim, Then supped on ivy berry Despairing but for easeful dreams Of cozy nooks near pebbly streams; Heedless of rook's loud craving caws- Bright visions, sweetened meagre haws, Of golden red-cheeked cherry ;— Lily-like, made to sow nor spin,— But through the busy worker's din, Ordained to chant carolling hymn ;— Shall Cerbs-royal Nature's priest, Spread harvests wide for man and beast, And the glad bounty of the feast But shew-bread be to him ? Poor Bird He donned his glossiest coat, Burnished his bill, and ruffed his throat, Rehearsed his clearest, loudest note, Perched high above the thicket That all might hear—with silvery flute Piped long of lands where care is mute' Man beard ;—With sure-aimed deadly dart, Pierced through that litte joyous heart ;— Then hung him on a gibbet! In far-gone Springs, when restless floods Left babbling brooks to gentler moods Stern trees in old Hellenic woods, At strains of Orpheus,— Bent listening branches to her feet; Steady stones rocked in mossy seat, Moved at the tones so fresh and sweet;— In latter days with us, When love should through all Life-links shine- Singer is slain—Mate left to pine- Affront indeed to all the Nine To treat a minstrel thus Ah, tripping, trilling, soft Bird-speech, Dull clod-cold hearts can never reach ;— Grant then avenging Fate, That long his little slender shade By moon-rays haunt this sylvan glade ;— When deep, soul-searching, screech of owl Prolongs the boding watch-dog's howl-, Affright the traveller late- With flapping wings, and blood-stained bead, His cheek brush, touch his hair upspread And hover o'er this gate Bereaved, go call all kinsmen near, Tell them who slew your consort dear;— You, pensive, may not rally- But chorus from your calm retreat, Quaint Jonson's phrase, when next ye meet Down in yon shady valley Though lord of lands and woods, a mile- Rare flowers, rich fruits upon him smile- And though his home be stately pile, His Soul dwells in an alley! I Carmarthen. A. H. THOMPSON. Carmarthen,

RESIGNATION OF SIR ARTHUR STEPNEY. oir Arthur otepney s resignation 01 nis seat in Parliament has taken the Carmarthen Boroughs by surprise. That Sir Arthur was in bad health which unfitted him to be present in the House of Commons during this Session had been announced soon after Parliament met. That it was not im- probable that he might resign before a dissolution was also believed. But there was so much uncer- tainty about the course he would take, that on e nesday when his determination became known, It was received as an event altogether unlooked for. That is, if we except some few of the leading Liberals who were in the confidence of the honourable member, for with the announcement came the intelligence that Mr B. T. Williams, Q.C. had been named to succeed him in the representation. On Wednesday evening, Mr Williams had an interview with his supporters at Llanelly, and yesterday some of the more influential Liberals of Llanelly and Carmarthen met in this town, and after some discussion it was determined to accept the candidature of Mr. Williams, whose address appears in another column. The noiseless haste of these proceed- ings were not permitted to pass without the name of another Liberal candidate, who it was felt had a prior claim on the constituents. But Mr. Powell of Maesgwynne has been put aside for Mr. Williams, who is to have the Liberal support of the boroughs. Whether the Con- servatives will oppose the return of Mr. Williams we have no means of knowing at the moment we write. Various rumours are in circulation giving to the Conservatives a can- didate of immense influence in Llanelly, and who would, in the two boroughs, have a good chance of beating so popular a candidate as Mr Williams. This is, so far as we can ascertain, a mere rumour, but it indicates plainly enough the direction in which the Conservatives look for a candidate, who is supposed to have promised to contest the seat.

PRESENTATION.—On Thursday morning, Archdeacon Williams presented a neat electro plated tea and coffee service and a purse of sovereigns to Miss Vowles on her ceasing to be the mistress of the Girls' National and Practising School. He expressed his sorrow on losing the services of Miss Vowles, who has held her present post for some four or five years with very great success, and to the entire satisfaction of himself and the managers of the schools. ODDFELLOWSHIP.-The four-monthly meeting of the Carmarthen District of Oddfellows, M.U., was held on Wednesday last, at the Wayne Lodge-room, Butcher's Arms, G.M. John Leach, presiding. The usual business having been transacted it was resolved that the meet- ings of the district be held every six months instead of every four months, beginning in 1879. P.P.G. M. J W. Davies was elected to represent the district at the next A.M.C., to be held at Exeter in June. During the afternoon about 20 delegates and officers sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr Rees. MONTHLY MARKET. There was a very good market on Wednesday, when the supply of cows and calves was large, but of rather indifferent quality. The demand was brisk, and they fetched from JE12 to Y,15 each, some a few sovereigns more. Few fat beasts on offer, at for a good article 9d per lb. Bulls for stock purposes were on t lie ground, but ikore was no great demand. The number of sheep and lambs was much larger than usual in this market, and it was generally remarked that there were some very good bred ones among the lot. These met with a good sale at prices ranging from £ 2 10s up to X4 10s for sheep and lamb. Fat sheep, of which there was a capital supply, sold at from lOd to 10d per lb., fat lambs at from 26s to 25s each. CARMARTHEN ARTILLERY MILITIA.-The Royal Car- marthen Artillery Militia assembled for training on Monday The strength of the regiment now present of all ranks is 470, leaving 60 to complete the estab- lished strength. The following officers are present:- Lieutenant-Colonel W. Price Lewes, Major A. P. Jones, Capt J. R. Howell, Capt J. G. P. Hughes, Capt A. Stepney Gulston, Capt LI. Lloyd Lloyd, Capt Vaughan Philipps, Lieut J. B. Brady, Lieut G. G. S. Jones, Lieut Wm. W. Hancock, Lieut Powell L. Davies, Lieut Thos. P. Lewes, Surgeon-Major John Hughes, Gunnery- Instructor W. H. Dewi, Adjutant H. 1. de Kantzow, Quarter-Master Robert Henry. Capt Viscount Emlyn is on leave attending Parliament. Only 4 men out of a Militia Reserve strength of 143 are absent, and two of those men are serving in the Army now, but without leave. The band of the regiment will play in Guildhall Square on Thursdays from 5 to 6.p.m. THE ARMY RESERVE.—Twenty-three militia reserve men left Carmarthen on Tuesday by the 9.40 a.m. express from the junction, to join the Army Service Corps at Woolwich. Great enthusiasm was manifested on the occasion by the inhabitants, who to the number of at least three thousand accompanied the men to the railway station, cheering them very heartily both there and at several points en route. The demonstration caused the railway officials no little trouble, for in the excite- ment of the moment the crowd rushed through the gates and on to the platform, which of course was quite inadequate to contain them. The embankments on the sides of the railway were lined with spectators, and the station yard quite filled. A few rash individuals ran across the lines at considerable personal risk, but happily no casualty occurred. The band of the Royal Carmar- then Artillery Militia played stirring music, and as the train was leaving struck up the Carmarthenshire March." The rest of the reserve men here, over 100, are waiting orders to join different batteries of the Royal Artillerv. -.r ST. CLEARS. The annual Easter vestry tor the purpose ol appoint- ing churchwardens, presided over by the Rev David Pugh. vicar of the parish, resulted in the re-election of Mr Henry Stone, Is!and House, and Mr Thomas Evans, Glog-y-fran. LLANDILO. SUDDEN DEATH.—A coal merchant, named Davies, who resided at Cwmaman, while in Llandilo market- house on Saturday, fell down dead. SCHOOL BOARD.-A meeting of the Llandebie, &c., Upper Division School Board was held here on Satur- day. Present—Mr D. Lloyd (in the chair), Mr John Brodie, and Mr W. Jones. A letter received from Mr J. Price, Bircbgrove, Swansea, was laid before the board, accepting the Master's aid to the Penygroes School. Resolved that his services be accepted forth- with, his appointment to be subject to three months notice. A letter was read from Mr E. Bennet of Swansea inquiring whether the board would guarantee £ 85 a-year, if he accepted the mastership of the Maesybont School. It was resolved that the board should make up that amount if the salary would not reach as much. A letter from Mr J. Owen of Gilfachgoch read declining to accept the mastership of the Drefach School. A second appeal was read from Mr D. Evans of Gorselas applying for the mastership of the Drefach School, also enclosing testimonials from the managers of the Gorselas school. Resolved that the consideration of his appointment be deferred to the next meeting. BOARD OF UAIU)I^T8.A meeting was held at the bo d room on 8aturd'lY I t was held at the board room ???y?t, present-Mr J. Lewis (in the chair), Mr D. Pugh, Mr William Evans, Mr Thomas Jones, Mr David Lloyd Mr J h E\.ans, Mr William Thomas, Mr j 1 Mr Thomas R?esMrD Harries, Mr M. Davies, Mr William Davi? Mr David b RVles 1\1 D .d Davies Mr John H?ert Mr Isaac Ed 'd' r aVl 'd 1\,(' war s Mr J h Daniels, Mr Davi d Morris, Mr David Williams, Mr Evan d M R J ams, l I' Evan Thomas, and Mr Rees Jone?. Resolved that Viscount Emlyn, M.P., be chairman of the board, and Mr John Lewis, Gurrey Manor, and Mr David Harries, Aber- sanan vice-chairmen for the ensuing year.—Resolved that the tender of Mr James Davies, Golden Key, be accepted for supplying clothing for the inmates. Resolved that the sanitary committee should consist of the whole board -Resolved the following be elected to act on the assessment committee: Ex-officios, Viscount Emlyn, Rev Lord Dynevor, Mr D,.Pug-h, and. Mr Wm. DuBuisson elected, Mr John Lewis, Mr David Harries, Mr William Nicholas, Mr William Evans, Mr David Lloyd. Mr Thomas Jones, Mr John Thomas, and Mr Henry Davies.-Resolved that the whole board act as workhouse committee, -Resolved that the following guardians act as the lunatic asylum visiting committee Mr John Lewis, Mr David Harries, Mr John Thomas. Mr Thomas Rees, and Mr William Evans.- Resolved that the following be elected as school attendance com- mittee for the parishes of Bettws, Llanfynydd, Llan. fihangel-Cilfargen, and Llangathen for the ensuing year Lord Emlyn, Mr Vaughan Philipps, Mr David Lloyd, Mr David Harries, Mr William Davies, Mr William Evans, Mr David Griffiths, and Mr W. Williams.

LLANELLY. I BAND or HOPE,-Most of the Bands of Hope in the town had a grand turn out on Tuesday last. The societies, seven in number, met on the people's park at half-past two, and formed into a monster procession, numbering together about 2,800 children. They then marched through the principal streets of the town, sing- ing Sankey's hymns and temperance songs. Afterwards they separated, each society to its chapel, where a plentiful supply of tea and cake was distributed among them. VESTRY MEETING.—At the annual meeting the re- tiring wardens, Messrs R. Griffiths and J. T. Phillips, reported that they had received no parochial money during the past year and therefore had no accounts to audit. Mr T. Phillips was unanimously re-elected parish warden, and the Vicar nominated Mr John Thomas as his warden. The business of the vestry being concluded, the members of the church, at the request of the Vicar, elected the following sidesmen:—R. Griffiths, Thomas Evans, John Davies, D. Charles, Benjamin Lewis, Thomas Humphreys (for the deaf and dumb ser- vices), Edward Jones, David Evans, Howell Lewis, Evan Jones, Thomas Powell, Jenkin Evans, John Rees. CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening last, the annual concert in connection with the church choir was held at the National Schoolroom, Felinfoel. The room was tastefully decorated. The only new feature in this year's concert was that no assistance from outside was given, but the members of the choir ahne did duty on the occasion, and we must say that the creditable manner in which the programme was gone through was most satisfactory. The opening solos of the first and second part by Miss B. Nevill showed very plainly that she is an admirable pianist. Bethlehem," by the choir, and "Nazareth," by Mr William Morgan, both by Gounod, were well given. "0 Thou that tellest" was well rendered, but Pebyll yr Arglwydd," by Parry, gave universal satisfaction, and was redemanded. I waited for the Lord," by Miss Nevill and Miss Davies, was capitally sum;. The choruses, Clyw, 0 Ddw," God is a Spirit," and the Glory of the Lord" brought the first part very successfully to an end. Daylight is fading," by the choir, was well executed. The Bay of Biscay" was given by Mr William Morgan with good taste and was redemanded, but "TheAnchor's Weighed," given instead, was very well sung. "Myfanwy," the Nightingale," the Suilors' Chorus," and Joy to the Victors" were well rendered by the choir. The Gar- dotes Fach" was very pleasingly given by Miss Nevill and redemanded, but Maud" was substituted and given with equal success. Mr William Morgan and the Misses Nevill deserve thanks for their continued assis- tance of the choir. GAS COMPANY'S MEETING.—The ordinary half yearly meeting of the Gas Company was held on Friday last at the offices in Murray-street, when there were present, Mr W. Thomas, chairman, Capt T. Jcnes, Mr James Buckley, Mr W. Roderick, Mr J. R. Waddle, Mr A. D. Davies, Mr Henry Thomas, Mr Samuel Bevan, and Mr D. Evans. The Secretary having read the notice calling the meeting then read the following report: — "The balance-sheet for the half-year ended 31st December, 1877, now laid before you shows a nett profit of Y,799 19s 4d. This amount, together with £ 174 18s 9d balance carried forward from 30th June, 1877, enables your directors to recommend the declaration of a divi- dend at the rate ef 5 per cent per annum, payable as well on the original shares us on shares comprised in classes A. and B. which will absorb X820 2s Id, leaving a balance of £ 154 16s, to be carried forward to the next half-year. They have further to report that the works and plant of the company arc in good working order, and all necessary repairs and renewals have been made. Some additional mains have been required to supply new public lamps, and it has been found advisable to provide a duplicate exhauster for exhauster house. Your directors being unable to agree as to price with reference to the piece of land purchased from Mr Robinson, com- pulsorily appointed Mr Sturge, of Bristol, to assess the value of the same and the award will be made shortly. The retiring directors are Mr Rosser and Mr Waddle, wh r 'bl wo are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election. ihe retiring auditor is Mr Richard Nevill, who oScrs himself for re-election." The adoption of the report was moved by Mr William Thomas and seconded by ILIR Jarres Buckley, and carried unanimously. A resolution declaring dividends in accordance with the report was moved by Mr T. Jones, seconded by Mr D. Evans, and earned. Mr Rosser and Mr J. R. Waddle were re- elected directors, and Mr. R. Nevill, auditor. A vote of thanks to Mr W. Thomas, chairman, terminated the meeting. BOARD OF GUAltDIAN-S. -At the first meeung 01 the members of the new board held on Thursday the 25th ult, there were present Messrs C. W. Nevill. R. Nevill, Taliesin Jones, J. M. Hopkins. M.D., B Jones, Caeffair, Richard Morris, J. K. Hand, Hugh Thomas, Daniel Davies, R. Bonville, W. Rosser, W. Stone, Canon Williams, and Mr Mansel Rees, clerk. After the minutes had been read, Mr C. W. Nevill was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. On taking the chair Mr Nevill thanked his fellow members for the honour they had done him, and referring to the election, said a contest had taken place only at one of the parishes, that of Pembrey. Even there the contest had nothihg to do with the Union but arose out of purely local causes. He thought the ratepayers were perfectly satisfied with their representatives. At least there was no expressed dissatisfaction with the work they had done although the revision of the assessment and the application of the labour test might have given rise to it. The application of the la bour test order showed there was distress throughout the Union. In Pembrey where the order had lately been put in force he was glad to say there was a sign of improvement in trade, and work was being gradually resumed The Chairman concluded by repeat- ing his thanks for the kind expressions of regard, and for his re-election as chairman. On the motion of Mr J. K. Hand, seconded by Mr Daniel Davies, Mr B. Jones (Caeffair), and Mr R. Nevill, were re-elected as vice-chairmen. The resolution was carried unanim- ously, and both gentlemen returned thanks. The fol- lowing committees were then appointed: -Assessment Committee, Messrs B. Jones, Caeffair, R. K McAdam, W. Rosser, J Thomas, R Bonville, W. Stone, Daniel Davies, Hugh Thomas. Ex-officio members, Messrs C. W. Nevill, R Nevill, R. G. Thomas, B Jones (Goring Place). Visiting Committee, Messrs R. Nevill, R K. McAdam, W. Stone, R Bonville, J. M. Hopkins, MD Hugh Thomas. Sanitary Authority, the whole Board. School Attendance Committee, Messrs John Williams, W. Rosser, Richard Morris, B. Jones (Caeffair), R. Bon- ville, Taliesin Jones, Henry Anthony, W. Stone. Ex- officio members, Mr C. W. Nevill, Rev D. Williams, and Messrs B. Jones (Goring Place), R. G. Thomas. A letter from the Local Government Board was read. It expressed approval of the appointments of Mr Thomas Jones and Mr W. B. Jones as enquiry officers, and of the amount of salary to be paid Mr Thomas Jones. The board at the same time time desired to know whether the question of the amount of payment to be made to Mr W. B. Jones was to remain in abeyance, and whether the school enquiry officers were also appointed attendance officers. The Chairman thought the ippointment of the relieving officers as enquiry officers could be made by the guardians, but Mr Rosser and Canon Williams thought it was the business of the school attendance committee, and the chairman havsng looked through the Act acknowledged the latter to be correct. The Clerk was instructed to be guarded in the reply he should make to the Local Government Board as to the appointment of the relieving officer as school attendance officer. A letter was read from Mr J. Raglan Thomas, the medical officer, respecting the resolution passed by the board at its last meeting requiring him to countersighn all medical certificates given to pauper patients by other medical men in the union. Dr Hopkins said that the medical officer being their officer, the certificates ought to be countersigned by him. The Medical Officer explained that the medical officers of works, for instance, attended the people who worked there, and it would not be pleasant to have any certificates given by them countersigned by him. Mr Jones, Caeffair, said the resolution was passed owing to the board being dissatisfied with a certain certificate, and before rescinding it they ought to consider the matter further. Mr Rosser said as the resolution was passed on account of the possibility of a certificate being signed by an unqualified practitioner, he also thought the matter had better be deferred. The Chairman said the altering of a resolution of the board could not be taken, but notice of it may be given. The Medical Officer felt some compunction in signing certificates of cases he had not seen. Besides, some assistants signed certificates in their principals name, and he (the Medi- cal Officer) had great difficulty in discovering the hand- writing. Dr Hopkins opposed the rescinding of the resolution, as when they paid a man for doing his duty, he should fall in with their views. After some more talk the Chairman gave notice that at the next meet- ing he would move that the resolution be rescinded, and Dr Hopkins give notice that he would move an amendment to the same motion. A letter was read from the Local Government Board, requesting infor- mation as to an absconding clerk of the Collectors. The Chairman did not read the whole of the letter, and the Clerk was instructed to reply that it would be considered, and that the guardians had no reason to apprehend loss to the union or any inaccuracy in the collectors accounts. The relief lists were then exam- ined and the Master's book. NEWCASTLE EMLYN. I Mr W. Adams, B.A., London, and formerly of the University College of Wales, having accepted a call of the Congregational Churches of Hawen and Bryn- wenith, Newcastle Emlyn, has been ordained and recognised as pastor and minister by public meetings. The Rev T. Jones, B A., of Pembroke Dock, has ac- cepted the curacy of Trinity Church, in the room of Mr Roberts, who has removed to Llanelly. ENTIRE HORSE SHOW.—The Tivyside Annual Horse eKow was held Friday 37 horses were entered, and 28 of them were exhibited. The judges were-Messrs W. O. Brigstocke, J. R Jordan, 'T. Evans (Dyffryn Orllwyn), and J. Evans. The prizes were awarded as follows Best throroughbred (3 entries)-Prize, Cast- away, the property of Mr J. Rees, Berthllwyd highly commended, Dalnacardock, the property of Mr J. Grif- fiths, Parktwad. Best roadster (8 entries)—Prize, Merry Boy, the property of Mr D. Evans, Talrynn, Llangeitho; highly commended, Quicksilver III., the property of Mr Griffiths, Stack's Head, Llanio-road. Best cob, not exceeding 15 hands high (10 entries) Prize, Young Comet, the property of Mr Jno. Davies, Llwyncelin; highly commended, Cardigan Flyer, Mr D. Evans, Trewern Fawr, Tregaron. Best cart horse (7 entries)—Prize, Royal Albert, the property of Mr p. Evans, Talrynn, Llangeitho; highly commended, Honest Dick, the property of Mr Jno. Davies, Llwyn- celin. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Friday, before Col. Lewes, Sir Marteine Lloyd, and a full bench, John Phillips, of Llangadock, cattle dealer, and James Thomas, his ser. vant, were summoned by Inspector R. Everitt, of the R.S.P.C.A., for improperly conveying 18 head of cattle and one ass in a railway truck on the Carmarthen and Cardigan Railway on the 22nd of March, so as to cause them unnecessary pain and suffering. From the state- ment of the Inspector it appeared that on the 22nd of March he was at Pencader station, and on his return from Newcastle Emlyn Fair he examined the trucks attached to the train in which were cattle, and in one he discovered that they were very much overcrowded, 3 were down and being trampled on by the others. With assistance the animals were got up, and upon counting them it was discovered that there were 18 head of cattle and 1 ass in the same truck, whereas 14 would have been quite sufficient. The Inspector had six of the animals taken out and placed in another truck.—The defendant did not deny the charge, and said the truck was too full.—The magistrates said in consideration of their having pleaded guilty, they would only inflict a fine of £1 and costs, which amounted to £5 16s 5d. The money was paid.—John Davies, carrier, Kilrhedin, was also summoned by Inspector Everitt for working a horse whilst in an unfit state. The Inspector met the de- fendant with his horse and cart laden with coal between Newcastle Emlyn and Llandyssil on the 16th April, and from the gait of the horse he suspected there were sores on its back. He stopped it and examined it, and found two wounds of old standing, about an inch in diameter, on either side of the back, under the saddle-pad, dis- charging matter.—The defendant did not deny the charge, and he being very poor, the Inspector did not press for a heavy penalty. Fined is and 9s costs, and allowed a fortnight to pay. PENRHIWPAL. I PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, before T. Morris, Esq., Evan Evans, farmer, Parkybala, was summoned by Inspector Everitt for improperly conveying two sheep at Newcastle Emlyn fair. The Inspector stated that he was on duty at Newcastle Emlyn fair on the 22nd March, and saw defendant there in charge of a cart in which were two sheep lying down panting very much. He examined them, and found their legs tightly tied together with a small cord, the cord nearly cutting through the skin, legs swollen above where the cord was tied, and the circulation of the blood was stopped. He requested the defendant to release them, which he did, and said he had only brought them three miles. P.O. Davies was called, who corroborated the Inspector. —The defendant asked the Inspector how he could take them to market unless he tied their legs. when he was told to have a crate made to fit on top of the cart, so that the animals could stand at their ease, which was now generally adopted The Bench considered the case proved, and fined defendant 513 and 11 4s 5d costs.— Paid. I SAUNDERSFOOT. I BAZAAR. The annual bazaar was held in the Wesleyan Mission Room, Saundersfoot, on Easter Mon- day. The fineness of the day tempted many from Tenby and the neighbourhood to the place, and the bazaar met with a good sale, what remained undisposed of were brought to auction under the hnmmer of Mr Wall. The tea was well attended At the meeting in the evening the chair was taken by the Rev T. Bishop, who opened the proceedings in a brief and highly pleasing speech. The following ministers and others took part: Revs Martin, grave and sententious; Samuel, plain and profitable Calverly, annimated and amusing: Messrs John, earnest and pointed; and Mr Wall, Scriptural. I I' SUDDEN DEATH.-A melancholy instance of sudden death took place in Saundersfoot on Monday last. Mr Samuel Lewis, the landlord of The Royal Oak (who had been for some time ailing, but able to go about as usual) got out of bed about six in the morning to take some pills when he burst a blood vessel and though immediate assistance was given almost at a moment, ho expired. His death has caused great sensation. Mr Lewis was an old and much respected inhabitant and well known to alli.rro V-r whom, no doubt, as well as his numerous ineuua, ins death will be greatly deplored. A contest for the post of parish warden took place on Saturday, at Hubberstone, the candidates being Mr J. Summons, dock contractor, and Mr H. Kelway, Lloyd's agent. The election was sharply contested throughout. At the close Mr Summons had a majority of four over his opponent, the poll being—Summons 62, and Kelway 58. BRECON. TOWN COUNCIL.—A special meeting was held on Tuesday, the mayor, Mr Thomas Williams, presiding. It was resolved, on the motion of Major Lloyd, that Mr Kirby, C.E, should be employed to examine and report upon the pkns and working sections of the drainage scheme, ata cost not exceeding X15 15s. A letter was read from Lord Tredegar's agents, stating that Lord Tredegar loped to be able to consider the application of the Corporation, for a grant of land, shortly. It was agreed, ontbe motion of Mr Rich, that the Philharmonic Society shjuld have the use of the Town Hall, on an evening ir each week, for their practices. BOROUGX POLICE COURT.—On Monday, before the Mayor (ir Thomas Williams), the ex-Mayor (Mr William Games, Mr Joseph Joseph, Dr James Williams, and Mr T Davies. The bench had before them a large number cf dog cases, and the usual fine of 25s was imposed n every case.-Samuel Whiteman, Llanfaes, was fine( Is and 6s costs for fishing in private waters belonging toalajor T. C. Lloyd Mr H. O. Mayberry prosecu t tel. Rees Jones, Llanvaes, was charged (on warrant) with assaulting his wife on the 20th inst., and on a seccnd charge with assaulting John Lane. Defen- dant was bound over to keep the peace, himself in £ 20, and two sureties in S 10 each in default of finding bail to be ipprisoned.-NVilliam Ralph, landlord of the Black lion, was fined E5, and 13s costs, for supplying liquor to the last-named defendant while drunk licence to be endorsed. Edwin. Hill. Bailyglaes, and Charles Price, Llanvaes, were severally ordered to pay costs on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. -Jeremiah Murphy, Bailyglaes, and Philip McDonongh (Militia Reserve) were charged with being drunk and disorderly in the public streets, on the 29th inst. McDonough did not appear. Both defendants were sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, which has been restored at the cost of Mr Roe, was re-opened on Wed- nesday in the presence of a large assembly, amongst whom were the Lord Lieutenant and the Archbishop of Pablin. The Rev Llewellyn Jones, late rector of Little Here- ford, near Tenby, was on '.Wednesday consecrated Bishop of Newfoundland. The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops of London and Hereford officiating. At the annual vestry of the parish of Steynton, Mil- ford Haven, and presided over by Dr Pairy, the vicar, Dr Byers was appointed vicar's warden, and Mr Mason, architect, parish warden for the ensuing year. H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, it is reported, will be betrothed to the Princess Louise, the third daughter of Prince Frederick Charles and Prinbess Marie of Prussia at Darmstadt, on the 9th May. ITALY AND THE EASTERN QUESTION.—Berlin, Tues- day.—Intelligence has been received here from what is considered a trustworthy source to the effect that the Italian Government is making warlike preparations on a somewhat large scale. The object, it is said, is the despatch of an expeditionary force into Albania in the event of the Austrians occupying Turkish territory in Bosina. A Board of Trade inquiry, held at Cardiff on Monday, relative to the loss of the steamship Corinth, in the Irish Channel, on the 8th of April, resulted in the suspension of the captain's certificate for three months, during which time, however, he will be entitled to that of a first mate. The resignation is announced of Colonel Beresford, M.P. for Southwark, in consequence of ill-health. Colonel Beresford is a Conservative. For the re- presentation of county Down, rendered vacant by the death of Mr Sharman Crawford, Lord Castlereagh has been spoken of as the Conservative, and Mr Andrews, Q.C., as the Liberal candidate. For exposing for sale 110 shorn sheep in Newport cattle market, Henry Duckbam, a cattle dealer, was on Monday fined 40s. Professional witnesses declared the exposure of sheep in the condition described to be an act of cruelty. The opposite opinion was given by butchers called for the defence. At a meeting of the Bishop Selwyn Memorial Committee, held on Friday at Licbfield, it was resolved to erect a monument in Lichfield Cathedral, and to found a Selwyn College at Cambridge, which should include provision for the education of missionary students. Upwards of X2,000 was at once subscribed. THE RESERVE.—On Monday evening 260 men of the army reserve from Hereford and Worcester arrived at Pembroke Dock by train; the fine band of the 36th Regi- ment, to which corps the men are to be attached, headed the detachment and marched from the railway station to the Huts Encampment, accompanied by some hundreds of spectators. This is the third batch of army reserve men that have arrived here. In addition to the troops in garrison there is also a strong detachment of Royal Engineers forming a torpedo company. The Home Secretary Has appointed Captain William H. Fenwick, Major Arthur G. F. Griffiths, Ooio.oei Frederick George Hankin, Captain John Maitland Lennox, and Captain Henry K. Wilson, to be inspectors of prisons, under the Prison Act, 1877 and Mr Henry Stuart Johnson and Major William Wynch George Back Willis to be inspectors of prisons, under the Prisons (Scotland) Act, 1877. The Manchester Courier records the almost sudden death of the Rev. Thomas Barker, M. A., incumbent of the parish of Thorn-in-the-Moors, rural dean of Chester, and bon. canon of Chester Cathedral, at his residence at Thornton, on Thursday evening at half-past six o'clock. Thornton Church, in the restoration of which Canon Barker was deeply interested, and for which it is feared he has worked only too hard, was to have opened in May, after great alterations. The living of Tbornton- in-the-Moors is in the gift of the Hulme Trustees, and is valued at E600. The Duke of Westminster won the Trial Stakes at the Epsom Spring Meeting with Dalham, and Mr R. Schoofield took a Maiden Plate with San Francisco and the Durdans Plote with Tborganby. For tha City and Surburban Handicap twenty-eight runners went to the post, the race beiug won by Mr W. S. Crawfurd's Sefton, who beat Lord Lonsdale's Adaauce by a head. Lord Bradford's Monoauvre was third. The winner started at 8 to 1, 40 to 1 being laid against Advance, and 100 to 8 against Manoeuvre. Mr S. Western's Vegetarian beat Court Beouty and ten others in the Westminster Stakes, and Count Lagronge took the Stamford Plate with Pardon. At a mass meeting of colliers held on Monday at Tonypandy, Rbondda Valley, the action of the men employed at the Blaenclydach Colliery, who have struck work rather than submit to an alteration in the time of their payments, was approved of. The employers proposed to substitute monthly papments with fort- nightly draws" for the customary method in the house coal collieries of paying by the fortnight. A pro- position of the men to have the matter in dispute re- ferred for settlement to the Cardiff Board of Arbitration was said to have been rejected by the employers. The Rev. John Parry, now rector of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiniog, Denbighshire, having been upwards of 17 years curate in sole charge of the parish of Radyr, Glamorganshire, was a few days ago presented with a handsome silver cup, bearing the following inscrip- tion-CI Presented, as a token of respect, with a purse of money, to the Rev. John Parry, by the parishioners of Radyr and friends at Tongwyniais, upon his departure for Llanarmon, 12th April, 1878." The testimonial was presented to Mrs Parry, in her husband's absence, at Radyr Court, by Mr Jacob Lewis, churchwarden, and some of the principal farmers, Mr David showing great hospitality on the occasion. The Great Metropolitan Stakes brought out thirteen runners, of whom the Duke of Westminster's Mida proved the winner. Lord Bradford was second with Zuccbero, and Mr R. Jardine third with Strathmore. Twenty to one was the starting price of Mids, 130 to 7 Cuccbero, and 4 to 1 Strathmore. Mr Grey's Medora won the Pall Mall Stakes, Sir G. Chetwvnd's Vulcan filly the Beaufort Stakes, Mr Pultney's Placida the Great Surrey Handicap, Mr Ellerton's Romana the Hyde Park Plate, Mr Noel's British Beauty the Railway Plate, Mr R. Peck's Kaleidoscope the Prince of Wales's Stakes, and Sir W. Throckmorton's Herald the Handicap Plate. The Parisians sustained a great disappointment on Wednesday at the opening of the Exhibition. They woke in the morning to find that the day appointed for the ceremony was wet, and the rain that fell in sub- sequent thunderstorms drenched the ladies crowded in an open gallery in the front of the Exhibition building, and drove Marshal MacMahon and his guests, after picking their way among the pools in the path, to find shelter in the Fine Arts Department. The crowd also so pressed upon the cortege that its impressiveness as R procession was entirely lost. Notwithstanding so much was against them, the streets were rendered g"y with bunting, and the people crowding th"fn were most enthusiastic. In the evening the city was illuminated. A Mr Ray, of Sunderland, having objected to the expenditure by the Corporation of that borough of upwards of two thousand pounds for entertaining General Grant on the occasion of the opening of a Free Library and Museum, the matter came before the Queen's Bench on Wednesday. The Lord Chief Justice said the borough rate could only be applied to the actual expenses of carrying out the Municipal Act, and the rates could not be applied to defray such charges ss were proposed by the corporation in this case. A rule was granted for a certiorari to quash the resolution of the corpora- tion for the payment of these expenses.

o. BOAT ACCIDENT. .0. iSIDE BOAT ACCIDENT. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." I I SIR,-As promised a short time back, I have now I the pleasure of placing before your readers the total result of the appeal made on behalf of the families I of Thomas Humphreys and William Davies, who lost their lives in Carmarthen Bay in January last. The widow and seven children of the late Thomas Humphreys will have between £1,000 and £1,100, which shall be properly invested, the interest of which, with the compassionate allowance of £32 10s kindly granted by the Lords of the Treasury, will it is hoped be sufficient to maintain the mother and the children remaining with her at home. The principal to be ultimately divided among the children. Sir Josiah Mason, Knight, has with characteristic kindness, taken two of the children into his magnificent institution at Erdington, near Birmingham, viz.: Thomas, aged 9 years, and Margaret, aged 7 years. Mrs Parsons of Bilston, Teignmouth, has most kindly granted a free presentation to that excellent institution, the National Orphan Home, Ham Common, Surrey, for little Sarah Ann, aged 8 years. With regard to the widow of William Davies and her one child, she will receive X200 together with E20 com- passionate allowance from the Treasury. The Ferryside Committee assisted the above results by collecting £ 177 14s 2d. The distribution as between the two families was unanimously agreed upon by six gentlemen appointed by the joint committees of Ferryside and Carmarthen. To those who have so kindly assisted in this matter by subscribing themselves and collecting from others, I would tender my heartfelt thanks, as without their help the fund would not have pre- sented so satisfactory a conclusion. I have also to thank you, Mr Editor, for the readiness with which you have from time to time enlisted the sympathy of your readeis in this matter, and remain Dear Sir, your obedient servant, THOMAS THOMAS, mayor. I Carmarthen, May 1, 1878.

A HANDSOME OFFER. I TO THE EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." I SIR,-A generous lady offers me for the benefit of a soldier's widow and large family, left destitute, a set of diamonds and dark blue enamel, consisting of a brooch, locket, 2 bracelets, and earings, cost X150, on condition that their present value, which is estimated by a London jeweller at one hundred guineas, can be realized for them either by sale or ralffe. I have failed in mJ endeavours to sell, but do not feel justified in rejecting this liberal offer without making it known and giving the public an opportunity of aiding in the matter. My pre- sent intention (in the absence of a better suggestion) is to issue 200 half-guinea tickets for a raffle to take place at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen. Should the one hundred guineas not be obtained, all sums paid would be returned, and the offer con- sequently rejected I should be glad to hear from I anyone, who would kindly assist by purchasing and selling tickets. I remain, yours obediently, I THOMAS THOMAS, I May 1st, 1878. Mayor of Carmarthen.

I THE RUSSIANS AT SAN STEFANO. VIENNA, Wednesday.—An officer, who has returned from San Stefano, gives me some curious details as to the indignation of the army against General Ignatieff. General Skobeleff displays quite a new interest in politics, and has published a pamphlet anonymously, in whieh the proceedings of General Ignatieff are bitterly criticised. It is incorrect that the Czar ever restored General Skobeleff to favour, overlooking the last offences committed in Tashkend. When all other penerala commanding corps after the passage of the Balkans were named Imperial aides de camps, he received only a diamond-bilted sword with an inscription. Both the Court and the superior officers show dislike for the soldiers' idol. The sickness in the Russian camp just now is most serious. The Turks also suffer. So great is the dearth of officers amongst them that many battalions have less than four in all. I RUSSIA AND ROUMANIA. VIENNA, Wednesday.-The Pilitical Correspondence alleges that the Roumanian Ministry has expiessed his willingness to resign if Russia will withdraw its de- mand for Bessarabia and cease to accumulate troops in the Principality. On the other hand, the St. Petersburgh correspondent of the Wiener Abendpost writes that public feeling tht:re displays some readiness to accept the most important modifications of the Treaty in regard to Bessarabia and Northern Armenia, if England will gurantee the pay- ment of the war indemnity. Hobart Pasha, says the World, arrived in London on Saturday evening. He brings a message from the Sultan to the Queen. His opinion is, that unless we speak more frankly to the Turks than has yet been done, the Russians will take Constantinople and the Bosphorus forts. But even then, he says, we could starve them out, by stopping supplies by sea and cutting their com- munications by land. He holds that no matter what Osman may order, there are 150,000 Turkish soldiers who could come into our camp and offer their services and there are fifteen Turkish ironclads to place beside our fleet. Prince Bismarck, says the World, has been sorely hindered in his real desires by the Emperor William's personal affection for the Czar. But for this, Bismarck is alleged to have expressed his opinion there would have been a great stake to play for-none less than to compel Austria to accept the Empire of Turkey in Europe and Constantinople, giving up her German provinces to Germany. The German Chancellor con- sidered England would certainly not have objected, as the plan proposed would have secured possession of the Straits to a Power thenceforth bound to oppose all further Russian aggression in that quarter.

_n- BIRTHS. AGABEG-On the 26th ult, at 61, Boundary-road, St. John's-wood, N.W., Madame Edith Wynne, the wife of Aviet Agabeg, Es4, barrister-at-law, of a daughter. ANDERSON—On the 30th ult, at Johnstown, near this town, the wife of the late Mr William Anderson, formerly bandmaster of the Royal Carmarthen Artillery Militia, of a son. DAVIES—On the 27th ult, at 71, Lammas-street, in this town, the wife of Mr T. P. Davies, grocer, &c., of a son. EVANs-On the 28th ult. fit 32, Little Water-street in this town, the wife of Mr William Evans, of a son. JENKINS-On the 30th ult, the wife of the Rev W. Castella Jenkins, Kidwelly, of a son. SEYMOUR—On the 24th ult, at Coalbrook, Pontyberem, in this county, the wife of Thomas Seymour of a son. MARRIAGES. BAIRD—HARFORD—On the 23rd ult, at Henbury Church, by the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol, assisted by the Rev Henry de Bunsen, rector of Donington, uncle of the bride, and the Rev John Way, vicar of the parish, John Baird, Esq, of Knoydart, Inverness-shire, to Constance Emilia, second daughter of the late J. B. Harford, Esq, of Blaise Castle, Henbury, and of Falcondale, Cardiganshire. DA VIES THOMAS On the 25th ult, at St. Peter's Church, in this town, by the Rev D. P. Evans, vicar Mr John Davies, of No. 18, Francis-terrace, to Miss Louisa Anne Thomas, of No. 1, Francis-terrace, both of this town. HARRIES—DAVIES—On the 30th ult, at Siloah Indepen- dent Chapel, Llanelly, by the Rev Thomas Davies, Mr Henry Harries (of Neath), draper, Vaughan-street, Llanelly, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Capt. John Davies, of the "Ballarat," High-street. MORGAN-HUGHES-ON the 25th ult, at All Saints' Church, Burghclere, Hants, by the Rev Duncan Fraser, vicar of South Weald, Brentwood, and honorary canon of St. Alban's, assisted by the Rev tivan Morgan, brother of the bridegroom, and by the Rev F. C. Gosling, the Rev Daniel Morgan, youngest son of the late Daniel Moro-an Esq, of Perthygwemn, Cardiganshire, to Maria, younger daughter of Major-General Robert George Hughes, of Llynon, Anglesey. Co OwEN CARRQW—On the 25th ult, at Johnston, Pem- brokeshire, the Rev L. Edward Owen, vicar of Fairndon, Chester, eldest son of the Rev Lewis W. Owen, rector of W onston, Rants, to Alice, second daughter of Richard Carrow, Johnston Hall.. PROTHEROE-THOMAS-Oil the 1st inst, at St. Michael's, Paddmgton, by the Rev J. Havard Protheroe, vicar of Mountain Ash, Glamorganshire, Thomas Protheroe, to Margaret, only surviving daughter of the late Win. Geo. Thomas, Esq, Carmarthen. VIVIAN-SARTORIS-On the 29th ult. at St. George's, Hanover-square, the Hon. Claud Hamilton Vivian to Constance Emily, second daughter of Mrs Jules Sartoris. DEATHS COLE-On the 26th ult, at Stepney-terrace, Llanelly, Mrs Cole, widow of the late Mr George Cole, aged 63 years. ,it 26, Hawk's Village, ATill- JONES—On the 28th ult, at 26, Hawk's Village, Mill- street, in this town, Mr Joseph Jones, mariner, aged 60 years. MARE—On the 17th ult, at Island's Farm, near Ten by, Ann. second daughter of the late Mr John Marr. formerly of Lan, near Llanstephan, aged 25 years. J{ensinO'- --NIORRIS-On the 19th ult. at Arundel-gardens, Keasmg- ton Park, Emily, widow of Mr Thomas Morris, of Carmar- then, aged 66 years. O'e NICOL-On the 24th ult, at Chester Cottage ??d,, ?,-n, Surrey (of heart disease), Mr John NIcol, Ia of lst.a.a conog, Llanllawddog. in his 68th year. House, Markf't, R&s-On the 25th ult .1 'V^cto™ H« Market 1 street, LIaneIIy, the wife of II' Rees, ur f  years.

by the breeders of black cattle throughout Wales; and we hope they will show their appreciation by entering their stock in such numbers as will encourage the committee to offer these prizes in future years. For many years there have been loud complaints of the neglect to which the black cattle have been subjected. It behoves breeders to see that they afford no excuse for a continuance of that neglect. Several animals in Pembrokeshire and the ad- joining counties are being got in readiness for the Royal Show at Bristol. Let them also go to Swansea. Breeders would thus show that they deserve the encouragement which has this year been held out. We may mention that intending exhibitors must give notice, in writing, to the Secretary, Mr. W. V. Huntley, Welsh St. Donatt's, Cowbridge, twenty-eight clear days before the days of exhibition, so that there is fully two months in which to make arrange- ments.