The Welshman

CARMARTHEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. 11 The newly-constituted Board of Guardians for the Carmarthen Union met on Saturday at the Board-room of the Wotkhou-e at half-past ten iu the morning, all the members being present, including the three. ladies who we.e returned, viz. John Griffiths and David Daties, Abergwili David Bowen, Abernant David Griffiths and Dav d Thomas, Conwil; William Thomas, Laugharne Town John Rees John, Laugharne Parish Stephen Stephens and William Thomas, Llanarthney John Davies, Llanddarog Thomas Rees, Llandefeilog David Harries, Lianlilo-Abercowin and Llangunnock Thomas Jon-a, LlandJowror; D"vid Thomas, Llanfi- hangel-Abercowin William Thomas and Thomas Williams, Llangendeirne Roger Davies, Lhninning Divid Prosser, Llangunnor; Evan Daniel, Llaollaw- ddog; David Evans, Llanpumpsaint; G Barrett Evans, Llanstephan John Phillips, Llanwinio David Evans, Merthyr Howell Davies, Mydrim David Evans Stephens, Newcharch Philip Thomas, St Cleats; El zaboth Mary Gwynne, St Ishmael James Davies and John Davies. Trelech-ar-Bettws; Editb M Han- cooke, Jnnah Davies, Jonathan Phillips, Isabel G A Thomas, William Thomas, and Thomas Thomas, St Peter's, Carmarthen. Some time was spent in taking the declarations of the members, which had to be signed, and then The Clerk (Mr Rowland Browna) proceeded to say that he had received a long letter from the Local Government Boird, which he would read if they thought it necessary, bat he had prepared a short epitome. Having reminded them that no one could act withoat making a declaration, and that if any one did so be would be liable to certain penalties, the Clerk proceeded to say-Gentlemen, but checked himself, and said—Ladies and gentlemen, for the Board was differently constituted now. The old board was a board of gu-^id ana, and the nuardiaos were the ruling authority, but at present they were only guardians of the poor-six of them for the parish of St refer a only, and the others were guardians by virtue of being Rural District Councillors. The new board was also differently constituted in this respect: Before last Thursday all gentlemen whe wre magistrates living in th s union, including magistrates for the borough of Carmarthen, were ex-officio members of the board, and could attend whenever they pleased, and a lew did attend; but now there were no ex-officio members, though the board now assembled could, if they choosed to do so, elect four gentlemen from outside. First th,-y could choose a chairman from outside; secondly, a vice-chairman if they wished to do so; and, thudly, two other gentlemen outside their own body but there was one condition attached to thifl, that all four must have been ex-oiffcto members, i.e., magistrates who had attended and were willing to act again. There was no limit as to time-it might be for a year ha k. Toe ex-officio members who were not members now were Mr Thomas Davies, Dyffryn; Mr D L Jones, Derlwyn Mr John Lewis, Johnstown and tbe Rev R Gwynne Lawrence. There wt-re some other gentlemen who were also members, but he (the Clerk) was given to understand that these gentlemen were willing to act if the board thought fit that they should do so. Mr Parkinson and Mr Thomas Derllys, had attended a few times, and these were all who had practically attended the meetings of the board. The first business, the Clerk went on to say, was to elect a temporary chairman to fill the vacant seat and then to elect a chairman and vice-chairman and then, if they thought fit, two co-optative members; and then the election of the committees. Notwith- standing the changes that he had pointed out, the board remained the same, so far as it was constituted for the relief of the poor. The sanitary work and that which concerned the roads would be delegated to the District Council, and with that the guardians of Carmarthen would have nothing to do. They never were able to sit as a sanitary body, and could not now act as District Councillors. There was one very important difference, and that was with reference to the quorum. On the old board three members could do any kind of business, but for the future seven would be the minimum number who could transact any business. On the motion of Mr Thomas Thomas, Welifield, Mr John Phillips was ivoted to the temporary vacancy, end announced that the first business was to elect a chairman. Mr Jonah Davies said he rose with much pleasure to propose a chairman of the board, and in doing so he felt sore the guardians present would bear him out that the gentleman he was going to name was well qualified in every respect for the important post of chairman of that Beard (,f Guardians. He (the speaker) thought that one of the most important qualificatioris-at Imat a very important qualificstion-for a chairman was that he should be able to speak the English and Welsh languages. He did not think it would be fair t:J a board, composed largely of guardians from Welsh country districts, to have in the chair a gentleman who was not able to understand one word of Welsh, and he therefore thought it an essential qualification that the chairman should be a thorough Welshman (bear, hear). He was also of opinion that the gentleman who filled the position of chairman should be one who had attended the meetings of the board regularly in the past, and who was thoroughly acquainted with the work of the Board of Gaardims. He also thought that the gentleman they had in the chair should be one whose position, influence, character, and itarding altogether, should command their absolote confidence as a board -a gentleman to whom they could luok as their guide and be proud of as -chairman of the board. It was a very important office the highest office they could confer upon any man. Thny had beud from the learned clerk a very ex- haustive and instruct"ve statement as to the constitution of the new b »&rd, and had heard that they had a right, if they thought fit to exercise it, to appoint a gentleman from outt-ide. This was a point which might require a lIttle explanation. He would have been very pleased to nolin:tte a chairman inside their own body, and were he aure that that would meet with universal sympathy and support, he --bould have been very pleased to pro- pose one of the vice-chairmen, but he understood that the gentleman to whom he referred bad absolutely de- clined to t ke the office. Now, in proposing a gentle- man outside the bOMrd, he was -ure they v-ould not think he was d»ing it with the view of lettiog in out- sider to interfere with the business of the board, as the gentleman he was going to propose was in thorough sympathy with their needs, he had attend-d the meet- ings of tt e b«ar J regularly, and he thoroughly under- titoud the duties of the office. They required as he had said, net only one in whom they could p'ace absolute confidence. but a gentleman of high moral character, of strong will, and who would conduct the business in "n expeditious and satisfactory manner. He beggt d to propose Mr David Lewis Jones, of Derlwyn, as chair- man of the board until the 15th of April next. Mr D E Stephens, Trawimawr, in seconding the pro- position, said the views to which Mr Davies had given exi ression were in entire accord with his own. The Chairman asked if there was any amendment, and there being no response, be put the proposition, which was unanimously carried. < The next business was the election of a vice-chair, man, and it as explained by the Clerk that only one c.u'd bn elected. They had had two previously. Mr David Prosser said he had much pleasure in pro- po-ting Mr Thomas, of Gtlfach, as he had been very tegular in his attendance and would make a good vice- chairman. This was seconded, and the Chairman then tasked if th-re was an) one else. Mr Thomas Thomas proposed Mr Thomas, of Elim, And iisveral members seconded the proposition. Mr Jonah Davies moved that the names be taken down, and this was done, there being 25 votes for Mr William Thomas, Elim, and 8 for Mr Thomas, Gilfach. For Mr Thomas, Elim, there were: John Griffiths and David Daviest, Abergwili; David Griffiths, and David Thomas, Conwil; William Thomas, Laughame town; John Rees John, Laugharne p"rish; Stephen Stephen* and William Thomas, L!aaarthney; Thomas Bees, Llan lefvilog; David Harries, Llandilo-Abercowin and Llangunnor; David Thomas, Llanfihangel- Abercowin William Thomas aDd Thomas Williams, Llingoodeirne; Roger Davies, Llanginning; Evan Daniel, Llaullawddov David Evans, Llanpumpsaint; G Ban ett Evans, L ans< ephan; John Phillips, Llan. wiiio; David Evans, Merthyr; Howell Davies Mydrim D*vid Evans Stephens, Newchurcb; Philip Thomas, St Clears; Elizabeth Mary Gwynne, S, Isbiuaal; James Davies and John Davies, Treleob-ar- Bett ws Jonathan Phillips; William Thomas, and Thomas Thomas, St Peter's, Carmarthen. For Mr Thomas, Gilfach, there were:—Thomas Rees, Llandefeilog; Thomas Jones, Llaodowror; David Prosser, Lianitunnor; Elizabeth Mary Gwynne, St Ishmael; J«hn Davies, Trelech-ar-Bettws; Edith M Hwnoocke, Jonab Davies, and Isabel G A Thomas. The f' rmer was delarsd elected, and Mr Phillips at once vacated the chair for Mr Thomas, wbtl took possession and proceeded with the business. The Clerk asked if it was desired to elect any co- optative members, it being within the province of the Bonrd to elect two from outside. Mr Phillips (C"erlleon), proposed Mr Thomas Davies (Dyffryn), as a co-optative member. Mr David Harries said there were quite enough members inside to do the buiinesa, and he woald, if he could, move a direct negative. The Chairman—That is, you don't want ex-officiog. Mr JonabiDavies agreed with the previous speaker, that they had enough to do the business inside the Board. Mr David Evans, who spoke in Welah, made a reference to the House of Lorde, when the Chairman aid, no politics. I A vote was then taken, when there was an over- whelming majority against the principle of co-optation. The Board then proceeded with the relief business. Dirt thinks itself the most abused When MATCHLESS CLEANSER SOAP is used. CaDbust's COCOA. Of full strength; of a highly economical nature, free from added starch or sugar. Health. [6974

SILLY BILLY S NOTES. A correspondent, signing himself Salmon," wrote as follows' Silly Billy,' Esq. -Yon ay-nl opue Ri4 a liar, sir, when you state that herrings are to be seen in the river Tave, for it is an undisputed fact that herrings will not live in fresh water, &o." O'r boy, ag e Billy" never said that they were alive, and if you form your opinion of "Billy's" truthfulness on that "undisputed fact," then allow Billy to remind you that you are a confounded idiot, in thinking that they were alive. Wbltt" Billy said was, That herrings was to be seen," &c., and so they were too; but whether dead or alive is another thing. "Fishguard Herrings! Herrings, O! :Herrings, O! Scadan Aberporth Nawr am y Cardies." Such are the cries that are heard in our streets bat where are the two above-named places ? Billy" knows that no herrings are caught in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, nor Aberporth, Cardiganshire, this season. But, perh-ps, that there are some fishing villages in Norway bearing the above names; if not, then some herring vendors are bare-faced liars. You will never be kicked by your betters," so says the old adage. But that is a downright lie, for 11 Billy is kicked weekly by his bettere-fatmets, tradesmen, journalists, correspondents, reporters, penny-a-liners, &c But kick away, gentlemen, Billy will never be burted till you reach the soft spot" already mentioned by his opponents (and by "Billy," too). oo* "Billy" begs to advise the Rev Cadvan Jones and others not to write any mere letters to the Press, eulogising the Editor on the stand he made for the Press to be admitted to meetings, as the Editor does not act according to his convictions. That's a fact, gentle- men, and" Billy" can prove it. For a week ago, Billy reported a few facts that he overheard at Clynaerwen Show, between a young man and a young woman, who were privately arranging to elope. But did the Editor publish it P Not be. Oh, the hypo- crite! < < "Fair Play's" name is worthy to be classed with such names as Columbus, Magellan, Captain Cook, Sir Francis Urake, and others, for the great discovery be has made, viz: That Clarionette" does not reside at Wbitland, but at Clynderwen. Why, old man, don't kick up such a fuss over your Narberth-pub-discovery, for Clarionette has signed himself so this last month or so. «► Some of "Billy's" friends (?) intend to canvass the I village to petition the Editor, not to allow Billy a, Notes to appear. The following letter has been received: Dear 4 Billy,' I am a farmer, and I cannot say .amen to all of your Notes yet, on the whole, I do thoroughly enjoy them. I do find that you are very hard on as as a class, which I consider very wrong of you. to say the least, for our class oonsists of good and bad, as your own class do, Billy.' I thought many a time when angered by your Notes, to write and contradict you, but, somehow or other, before I finished the column, I had a tidy little laugh over your humorous criticism. I daresay that is the reason why many, besides myself, do not contradict you, though you must not think that we, as a class, are too cowardly to defend ourselves. Oh, no; far from it. But we consider you a jolly, good- natured, harmless fellow, after all your criticisms, for, to tell the truth, some of as do deserve the whip occasionally. Have yoa noticed Young Beginner's' Notes? He makes a feeble attempt to defend us as a class; bat, oh! horror, may the good Lord deliver us from such a champion, whoever and whatever be is. I consider him a disgrace to leommoneense-a disgrace to this enlightened age. My advice to him is, 'May he and hiB Notes go to Jericho till his whiskers grow.' And Billy,' you can believe me, that we would prefer a thousand times for you, old stinger, to whip us again, rather than be championed by such a being. Fellow- men, let us give education and good, sound teaching to our children, lest they imitate this I Young OBeginner,l and make themselves the laughing stock of the whole country. Give a word of advice to him Billy,' for goodness sake, and leave us farmers alone for a while. Y oure, CANDID FARMBR. Billy will ask his friend, Clustfeinwr," to call on him for advice, and if he does not succeed, then, may- be, Dai'r Cricks" or Twm Top will have a go at him. » The Whittand Nazarenea have a new thing on this week. I hope it will be well patronised, for they have a worthy object in view. Mari'r drws nesaf," when speaking of it, has made a mess of it, by calling the Jumble Sale" by a very unehristian term, but poor Mari" had no wicked motive in saying so, nor dis- respect. It was owing to the fact that she failed to pronounce the word. Some say that Moes case I will be brought before the Church meeting before long. "Billy" has tried "Cleifon'a" puzzle, which appeared in last week's issue, and, begorra, he has made out several words of it, but one is more characteristic of "Cleifon than the others, and so Billy thinks that is the name. First in Carmarthen C Second in Oluydfardd W Tnird in TierDey. R Fourth in Cleifon U Fifth in Fayonr A Sixth in Tom Ellis T Serenth in WelsAman. H Cwrcath. i.e., Tom Cat, which is very characteristic of 11 Cleifon," seeing that be has taken to the habit of biting and scratching of late. Pwss fach, ag e I Mari'r drws nesaf was in high jinks during the whole of the monthly marbet-day. Mari is awfully afraid of all fourlegged quadrupeds, and when she saw soch lots of cows, heifers, steers, pigs, sheep, colts, &o., she was dismayed. 0, Lor," she said, "when will they take them beasts away, I am afraid to go ouL of doors"? Pensently, an old friend called on "Mari," and Mari went into such ecstasies of delight when she saw the old friend, that she nearly forgot herself and the beasts, too. 0, she was so merry, so light- hearted, and, would you believe it? so playful when making a cup of tea for the friend bat, alas in the midit of her gambol-7, Mari" broke her only teapot. Tut," never mind," said she, I will run to Harries's shop for another," and she tripped gaily out, of doord, but, just as she was balf-way to the stores, Mari" saw a dro-e of cattle coming at a run. Mari breathed a silent prayer for strength to reach a place of safety, and she did run, too. "Mari went in through Harries's front door at a tremendous pace, and in to the croekery stores but, man alive, who came in bylthe back door of the stores but one of the runaway cows. When •' Mari saw her old enemy so near to her, she tidily and neatly fainted away right on about twelve feets of ohina cups and saucers. Now, if Mari can boast of anything, it is her ugliness. 0, my she it ugly, too. rlhe cow walked gingerly between the rows of orockery, till sh-i came to where Mari" lay, but when she caught. sight of her uaily features, she gave a dismal groan, turned tail and R-id. Mari" now swears that she will never go to the crockery stores again dn a fair day, for she had such a fright; and Billy swears that the cow will never go there again, too, for she has been killed by this time. Laugh, and grow fat." All lean ones kindly attend at the comic concert next week, and, if the above is true, then, I'm blowed, hundreds of Ifat men and women will be parading our streets on January 12th. Let all readers. printers, editors, managers, directors, booksellers, and newsagents, send in "Billy's" Christmas Boxes a'r Calenig at once.

I CARMARTHEN TOWN NOTES. The Rev Hugh Price Hughes is now quite recovered, and intends to resome his work in West Oentral London almost immediately. The Carmarthenshire Hounds, owing to the frost, did not meet in Guildhall square, as usual, on New Year's Day. On New Year's Day, the driver of a railway goods cart was seen wearing a topper while driving down Lammas-street. Mr Evan Davies, Elliston terrace, had several bundles of rhubarb on sale at the Christmas Market. They were grown in the open. The usual watch-night service was held at the English Wesleyan Chapel oo New Year's Eve, when the Rev J R Bennett., pastor, officiated. Collections were made in aid of Dr Stephenson's Home. 0" It may interest some to know that the grand robe worn by the Mayor (Mr H Brunei White) on ChriBtmas morning was supplied by Mr D Griffiths, Compton House. V Mr J Asher, the postmaster, provided the whole staff at the Poet Office with a substantial meat breakfast, together withj other refreshments, on Christmas Day. All alike-clerks. postmen, and messengers-abated his hospitality. There are not to be any ex officio-us guardians-well, not on the Carmarthen Board. We don't want any," said one member. Perhaps, the vice-chairman thought there was enough officiousness at times without outside interference. This case may be commended to the lady guardians of the poor. A man of mature years in receipt of parish relief baa had his matrimonial propects blighted. He got married on the strength of his parish allowance, and the guardians-the old board-stopped his pay. A bird which ths crowd tcok to be a young wild duck appeared on the Towy yesterday (Thursday) morning a little above Carmarthen Bridge. A lot of young people kept throwing at it, but it escaped. It is most unusual to see young birds of this kind in mid-winter. In nearly all' parts of the Old Testament (says MotieD "), the word translated H rock," or "rocks," oagbt to have been translated stones, and in the Welah version maen and mttni. If Morien had gone about talking this kind of staff when he was in Amerioa the boys would have heaved rocks at him. Imagine a molern Y»nkea'a feeiiogs rowardti a "scientific gent" who believed in venerating a pillar-shaped chunk of old red sandstone. • At St Helen's, the other day, a notorious local 11 char- acter"—once, no doobt, a fellow creatare and, to say the least, buman, but now only a cheiracter "-was charged for tbe 189t h time with,, drunkenness." "The Chairman We really don't kuow what: to do with yoa. Y oa must go again for another month. Prisoner left the dock smiling." Poor woman It may have been only a childish or idiotic smile, bat were she a cynical pbilosoper, she might well smile scornfully at the pretentions of this progressive and scientific age in which we nave uiscoverea everything except the means of doing any good where mute appeals for help are the most heart-rending. Oo New Year's Day (let us hope it is a happy omen) Morien" made every reader of the Western Mail bold up his or her bands in astonishment. Fur once in his life the great Draid took hit stand on the aide of commonsense, and argued against that idiotic fad known as the Anglo-Israel theory. Bat such lapses from the patsuit of sacred nonaenae on"Murien's" part are bound to bring their revenges. While dismissing the Ten Lost Tribes, he alike us to accept Cain as our oommon ancestor. In memory of our murderous progenitor, we Britons sitll flourish the Broad Arrow, this being (so" Morien declares) the most boly sign which the Lord set on Cain's forehead to protect him I The Chamber of Commerce will be obliged to hold a very breezy interview with the clerk of the weather, if that gentlemen persists in doling oat a so per-abun- danoe of c lid easterly winds similar to what we tad last Saturday. In the Market place the cold winds seemed to have had the effect of paralyzing trade. The herrings found an nnosnally low sale, and even the chorns ceased their accustomed twirling. *#* Midlander's curiosity was aroused when he went into the country on New Year's Day, and saw groups of children, some of them with bags or pillow-oases on their backs. What do the bags contain ? he asked. Pics," was the reply. Thclie pics are small batch cakes—a little larger than a penny bun-and in some cases they are baked while the beggars wait. Well, we said beggars, and collecting pies is a neat way of making sure of your bread at least fur one day. Thit otd Welah custom certainly makes a substantial addition to the family store, and it may be in some instances, fills the aching void of a hungry stomach. Keep it dark, for it is a dead secret! A big fight is to come off in a few months' time between two well. known Carmarthen characters, one of whom is a living witness to the failure of all hair-restoring remedies. Our sporting reporter had the good luck to hear the pot valiant challenge bawled out, and it may be mentioned that the fight will come off at even weights. Betting allowed. The Temperance meeting was held last Sunday evening at Penuel. The Rev G H Roberts Dresided. The programme was —Recitation. Master W Jones address, Mr D Scurlock; duett, Mi-ses M and T Davies; address, Mr Roberts; trio, Misses M and T Davies and Mr D Davies. The next meeting will be held at Uaion-street, wnen the Rev T Phillips, Cardiff, will address the meeting. The Myrddin Lodge of Good Templara held its weekly meeting, and a very pleasant one, at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday evening. After the dis- cucsion the following programme was gone through.— Recitation, The Lover's Farewell," Mr T B Stevens; song, Merch y Cadben," Mr Jeremy, Cloth Hall recitation, "Christmas Chimes," Miss Rees; song, "YnNyffryn Clwyd," Mr D M Davies, which was encored, Mr Davies responding with "Hen Ffon fy Nain." There was also a very interesting competition impromptu dialogue, the prize being taken by Misses Lewis and Rees. Next meeting on Friday evening. Old members are earnestly invited. Sandy, he belonged to the mill, The mill belongs to Sandy still." This was the refrain that was being jerked out with monotonous iteration by a man who was seen sitting by the roadeide affectionately embracing a telegraph post, not a hundred miles from the town, cn New Year's Day.

SERIOUS OUTBREAK OF DIPHTHERIA AT I LLANFYNYDD. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." I biR,—iiindly allow me a small space to say a word on the above subject. There is a one-room schoolroom at Llanfynydd, at the top part of the village, and two smalt playgrounds, somewhere about thirteen yards square. In the middle of the lower part there are two closets only thirty-eight feet from the sohool door, and thirty feet from a little dairy window on the other side of the playground. These closets were built in the year 1876 they are from 7 feet 6 inches to 8 feet in depth. There is no outlet from them at all, and they are almost full. They have not been cleaned out since they were built only a man hits been there for an hour or two with his shovel, pushing back the Duisance under the boarded floor. In the summer you'll find these closets out without asking any one. Here is the opinion of some medical gentlemen who attended the place You ought to set fire to that old dirty schoolroom, and get something clean and healthy to keep school, similar to other places. The place is quite unfit for children." What is the opinion of our medical officer of health ? We hope that he is not satisfied with the shifting of the piggery only. We tave g)t those old closets a little nearer to the schoolroom than any, pigstye. They are in front of the door and by the roadside. Has the medical officer of health mentioned anything about the olosets ? We have beard nothing except about the pigstye and the ancient well, Ffynongro. Strange to say, that the old well, Ffynongro, has become unfit for use after having been used by the villagers for many generations. Where have they bten up till now without looking what the people were drinking daily ? The well was exactly the same in past years 88 it is now, and the gardens above. Where has Mr Jones been so long before smelling those cloof-to out ? It was too much, I suppose. He can smell small things pretty well. Is he afraid of the managers, or s< meone else ? He must not be afraid, but do his duty. and that with- out any fear or favour. Would any kind reader of the Welshman inform us how to get at it? We want to keep our health, and it haff beoome serious in this little healthy village. I don't know on whom we are to put the fault, but several lives have been lost, and I think some are to be blamed f r taking such onfit school. What a place to keep school There is a dwelling- house underneath the schoolroom, containing three rooms, occupied by a handy butcher. That house is too unhealthy for a human being to live in. It would do for stables, and the top part (the schoolroom) for a good barn. We got here clergy, ministers, gnardians, school bo-ird members, pariah councillors, district councillors, and a good county councillor, and we hope that they will see that every possible measure is taken to secure oleanliness in a very short time. Excuse my language; I have been at no school except Llanfynydd. CYMRO.

LLANGELER. PabisH COUNCIL.-The first meeting was held in the schoolroom, on the 13th ult, when Colonel Lewes, Llysnewydd, was elected chairmaa'(outllide the body) Mr Williams, Llwynbrain, clerk to the council; and Mr Jones, Duffryn Court, troasurer.1 IThe council is composed of nine Conservatives and seven Liberals and repre ented by eight gentlemen farmers, four weavers, two labourers, and one tradesman. I u LLANDOVERY. JNegro MINSTRELS.-On Chrialmas night, at the British Sohool, the Frisco Minstre's, by request, gave a repetition of their first enrettainmljnt, given at the Town-hall about a fortnight ago. The hall was crowded, and a most attractive and varied programme was gone through. Tie jokes given by the four corner-men oreared roars of laughter, Harry Lngard, in particular being exceedingly witty. The entertainment concluded with a laugh- able farce, entitled "A scene in the old Frisco Court House," which was admirably performed Harry Lingard impersonated the judge to perfection, and Johnny Fiitz made a typical pdiceman. The coon- cillors also enaoted their parts in a masterly style. HOREB. Conqbegational Church.—The annual tea meeting was held in the abeve place of worship on Christ- mas Day, and proved a far greater success than it has for many years past. The ladies who presided at the tables, and to whom great pr-ise is due, were Mrs Phelps, Stangs Mrs Beynon, Folly Mrs Nicholas, Weston; and the Misses Jones, Vallin. In the eveniog the choir gave a service of song, entitled Led by a Child." Mr Joseph Phelps (Stangs) conducted, and Mr Thomas Phillips, of Woodhouse, Landshipping, ably presided at the harmonium. Mr James Bejn< n, Folly, presided. The usual vote of thanks to all who had taken part was proposed by the pastor the Rev A W Evans, and seconded by Mr J Jones, Vallin. The churches appear to be in a very flourishing condition, under the efficient ministry of the Rev A Wallis Evans, who has occupied the position only a very short time. HAVERFORDWEST. I THE u Welshman AND THE WATER Question.— The letter of Mr Philip Thomas to the Local Govern- ment Board, which ..6 published a couple < f weeks ago, formed the subject of some ill-tempered discussion at the Town Council on Monday week. The Mayor (Mr W Williams) was in the chair.—The Town Clerk said he had received a letter from the Local Government Board, enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr Philip Thomas, of Market-street, and asking for a reply from the Council.-The Mayor said that Mr Philip Thomas's letter was accompanied by a sample of water in the condition which be had just described. The matter was not under consideration at that moment, and he asked whether the Council thought it worth while to have the let er read.—Mr R Williams: I have read the letter in the Welshman.—-The Clerk: With all due deference, I think you should bear the letter, bccaa-e there must be some reply to it.—[The letter was then read.]-The Clerk said that as Mr R Williams had said he had read the letter in a newspaper, he should like to Bty that he had nothing to do with its publication.—Mr R Williams I do not think you had. I think we should make a reply to that letter, because it is a mixture ot fact and fictioti.-The Mayor: It shows a guod deal of wbat I will not call venom, but something very like it. Mr R Williams: It is not the letter of Mr Philip Thomas. The Clerk: Do you recognise the band? Mr R Williams: The voice is Jacoo's voice, but the hand in the hand of Esau (laughter).—Mr John James: Many of the statements are incorrect. The wri'er is begging the question. The Corporation were told it was not necessary to have a filter bed. The Local Government Board engineer said it was not necessary to filter the water. M r R Williams said the scheme was approved by Sir R Rawlinson, and his signature was to it. The quality of the water was approved t.y Dr Franklyn, and his signature was to it.—Toe Mayor Not a single analyst condemned the water.—Mr R Williams said that the Corporation had not done what had been done by some of their predecessors, and that was constract works foi which no authority had been obtained.—Mr John James said that if it had not been for the feeling in the town in favoor of having the gae engine, it would not have been obtained. He was one who voted 8gaind having the gas engine.—The Mayor said that putting aside the question of the quality of the water, he thought, from the quantity now supplied, every house in the town ought to have sufficient. -After some further conversation, the following members were, in conjuoo'ion wi'h the Town Clerk, appointed to prepare a reply to be sent to the Local Government Board:-Th: Mayor, Mr S Green, and Mr John James. MATCHLESS CLEANSER has swept away A thousand worries of Washing Day.

GRI. YAWLIARN RETSEWT AE ( — — Sunday | DOWN. dep. p.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a?.?.m..a.m,p.m,fa.m. p.m.p.m.p.m?m? Ur d?p, a.yn a.m. a.m. a.m.a.m. |p.m.  P.M. Paddington 9 15 18 15 530't045- 10 17 3 15 5 45 9 15 11 40 New Milford 5 15 820 ?030 1 5   0 P- 6 30 Gloucester 12 45- 515- 7 9 28? I 1 53 6 10 84712451 3 26 3 5 4 55! 6 25 j Gloucester 12 45 5 15 7 50 9 28 1 53 6 10 8 47 12 45 3 26 Milford. Bristol 1 5 6 5 8 5 9 45 1 15 1 5 2 0 Haverfordwest, 8 84^3}1°0 1 J 2J9 J 3 a 37 5 23! 6 54 10 24 654', Newport 2 4 6 31 '1 12 9 30 11 ol¡, 2 17 3 15 6 42 9 52 2 4 5 9 Clynderwen — 9 7 1 19 1 53 1 5o4a ?1 7 1610 48 7 16 j Bridgend 2 30 6 52 7 3810 1311 26 2 37 3 39 7 310 15 2 30 5 40 Whitland 9 2411 37 2 8 4 15 6 0 7 30 U 1 7 301 Card 4 11 7 34|10 47 3 3 6 35 St. Clears 9 3711 51 2 21 4 28 6 13 7 44 u u ? u Bridgend 3 3 7 24 8 3210 5212 161 4 11 7 34!10 47 3 3 6 35 St. Clears 9 3711 51 2 211  7 4411 14 7 44 Neath 3 41 8 3 9 1811 35 12 591 3 32 4 54 8 8U 19 3 4110 50 7 14 3a.rnau. 9 4512 0 2 30 4 37 6 22 11 23 Swansea 3 45 7 15 8 10 9 35111 40 1 10: 3 40 5 5 8 4011 20 3 4511 5 7 30 Carmarthen ar. 10 1?312 30 3 ? 56 5 A 6 44 8 1512 35 -? L?dore 4 2 7 22 8 21 9 4411 52 1 24 3 51 5 14 8 5311 36 4 211 19 7 39 Carmarthen 7 10 8 20 9 4011 55 1 25 2 25 4 35 ? 6 20 7 ? 4? 5 5?0- LlaneUy 4 26 7 53 8 4710 24112 22 1 54 ? 4 14 4 30 5 45 9 25 U 58 4 2611 49 8 9 CMmarthenJunc. 7 ?15 0 8 26 9 58 12 17 1 30 2 45 4 49 6 35 8 11 36 5 5 8 3 Pembrey 8 3 10 35 H! 33 2 5 4 39 5 56 9 361'" 11 59 8 20 I'myside 7 28 8 4010 1212 32 1 43 2.59? 5 3 6 49 11 50 5 19 Kid we, 11 813 10 45 12 43 2 1551 1 4 48 6 6 9 46 12 9 8 30 Kidwelly 7 38 8 50 12 41 1 39,5? ? b? 57  5?9 Ferryside 8 22 10 5512 52 2 24 4 58 6 16 9 5.- 12 18 8 39 Pembrey 7 48 9 2 10 27 12 52 2 33205 22 7 | 112 9 5 39 ? C?mMthen M. 51 8 42 3211 20 1 10 2 56 5 0 5 15 64410151- 12 35 Llanelly ar. 7 06 9 10 10 35 1 0 2 11 3 29 5 30 7 )4 8 3312 17 5 4?7 1 Carmarthen ar. 5 15 8 42 9 1 9 2 Carmarthen 4 45 9 511 0 2 251 4 35 6 20 Landore a?r. .70n 8 ? 30 9 ? 14S ?? 0 5? 9 i 1 3d4 4 a 2 445 5 4 i 3 d 6 o ? 0 7 40 a 1 q g g Carmarthen June. 5 1 — 9 1911 9 2 38? 4 44 6 33 13 37 5 1 8 51 Swansea ar. 7 13 8 45lo Oil 15 1 50 3 0 ? 30 6 5 ? 0 ?? o ? 6 3?5 9 15 ISs    St. Clears 5 18 9 39,11 30 2 58 I 6 56 5 18 9 12 Bridgend 9 2910 55 11 55 s. 3 3 5 11: 6 57 8 45 9 5 1 55 9 57 HClayvnedrefrowrdewn est lr s5 is E iisi E| i;J = ? = = fas = i s rg>s jg §s» 5 3 fs 1j )4 i32 |6 228 | 8 | 0 I9 g0 gliiEs & Clynderwen 546 10 611 56 3 24? '126 546 936 Newport ar. 834'10221210 1 53 154 32 1 6 28 8 U 9 5010 583 25 10 58 Hverfordwe8t 6 101 — 10 611 56 — 3 24' — 7 26 — 5 46 — 9 3b Newport ar. 8 3410 2212 10 1 12  ,MNeUwfoMrdiU. ord Mar. 640 — 10?1345 ?33 24 ..E ?!E 6 10 — 9 58 I'™*01 ar- -If 1 30 L? Haverfordwest ar. 6 45 10 65!12 45 4 15 6 5 8 15 Gloucester ar. 9 3 11 34 225- 5 40 7 55 12 1r, 22 12 10 Milford ar 6 45 10 65'12 45 4 15 6 New KWord i6r: 6 10 0112 15 1 410 6 5 81 130 6 '° 10 25 Paddington ar. 12 251 2 351 430 5 357 0 8251140 — 3 3C 10„ Saturday night. I CARMARTHEN, CARDIGAN, ABERYSTWYTH. Carmarthen ••• 5 50 8 47 2 40 3 4 6 GO Bronwydd Arms 6 Oj 8 57 2 51 3 14 T 0 Conwil 6 9 9 8 3 1 3 23 T 9 Llanpumpsaint 6 I7i 9 16 3 10 3 31 T IT Pencader — 6 40 9 39 3 33 3 55 T 40 Llandyssul — ar. 6 50 9 50 3 45 4 5 T 50 iilandyssul, Coach 7 0 — >, >• 4 25 — Newcastle-Emlyn,do. 815 — sa 5 35 — C e n a r t h. d o. 9 10 — °° 65 — Llechryd, d o 9 45 — £ .3 6 50 — Cardigan, d o ar.:10 25i — <5,3 7 25 — Pencader 6 50| 9 50' hc-' 4 1 7 55- Lampeter 7 35.10 bl g 'g 4 31 8 41 Tregaron — 11 8; ag 4 55 9 10 Aberystwyth ar.l — |l2 5 5010 13 Up. depart a.m. a.m. p.m.' p.m.1 Aberystwyth — — 8 40; 2 40 6 lOi Tregaron ••• — 9 36> 3 36 7 28 Lampeter 7 5510 9 4 11 7 56 Pencader ar. 8 3010 45 4 50 8 36 Cardigan, Coach — 7 40 1 35 Llechryd, d o — 8 Oi 2 — C e n a r t h. d o. — 8 35 2 40 — Newcastle-Emlyn, d o — 9 10 3 20 — Llandyssul, d o ar. — 10 30 4 50: — Llandyssul 8 3010 50 5 5i 8 45 Pencader 8 4411 5| 5 20, 9 0 Llanpumpsaint — 8 5911 20 5 35i 9 15 Conwil 9 911 29 5 441 9 24 Bronwydd Arms 9 1711 37 5 52 9 32 Carmarthen ar. 9 3111 501 6 5 9 45 Carmarthen 5 50 8 47 2 40 3 4 6 M Bronwydd Ar??s 6 0; 8 57 2 51 3 14 0 Conwil 6 9 9 8 3 1 3 23 9 Lianpumpsaint .16171 916 310 331 711 Pencader 6 40 9 39 333 3 55 ,to Liandyssul ar. 6 50 9 50 3 45 4 5 '50 Llandyssul,  0 ?. >? 4 2511 Newcastle-Emlyn, do. 815  535 7- Cenarth,do. 9 10 0 0 6 5 Llechryd, do. 9 45 6 50 Cardigan, do. ar. 10 25 ?? 7 25  501 9 .50 7 650 5 Lampeter 7  ol  Tregaron  11  4 55 9 10 Tregtiron 112 10. M 4 55011013 Up. depart a.m. a.m. p.m.' p.m? DOWN depart a.m.j a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m Aberystwyth 8 40, 2  t? Tregaron 9 36, 3 36 7 28! Lampeter v .1)5 10 9 4 11 1 56 Peneader ar.  4 50 8 36 Cardigan, Coach 7 40 1 35 Llechryd, do. 8 0 2 d— Cenarth.do.  40' Newcastle-Emlyn, do 9 10 3 20? Llandyssul, do. ar. 10  4 50 Llandyssul 8 3010 50 5 51 8 45  5 20 9 0 Llanpumpsaint 8 5911 00 5  9 15) Conwii 9 911 29 5 44 9 241 Bronwydd Arms 9 1711 37 5 52 9 32! Carmarthen ar. 9 3111 50 6 5 9 451

CRYMMYCH ARMS, NEWPORT (Pem.), CARDIGAN Carmarthen 4 45 9 5 2 25' 4 35 Whitland 6 010 t5 3 25 6 15 Llanfallteg 6 10 10 25 3 35 6 25 Login 6 19I10 34i 3 44 6 34 Llanglydwen 6 28'10 46 3 53 6 43 Rhydowen 6 3310 511 3 58 6 48 Llanfyrnach 6 4110 59 4 6 6 56 Glogue 6 4811 6: 4 13 7 3 Crymmych Arms 6 58jll 171 4 23 7 13 Newport, Coach ar. Boncath 7 1011 30 4 35 7 25 Kilgerran 7 2l!ll 41 4 46 7 36 Cardigan ar J 7 3011 50! 4 55 7 45 Up.. depart a.m.i a.m.| p.m.! p.m.i Cardigan 7 40 9 40; 4 10< 5 35! Kilgerran 7 50| 9 50i 4 20- 5 45 Boncath 8 3 10 3 4 34 5 58 Newport, Coach Crymmych Arms 8 16:10 16 4 46 6 11 Glogue 8 25jl0 27 4 57 6 22 Llanfyrnach 8 3010 32 5 2 6 27 Rhydowen 8 3810 40 5 10 6 35 Llanglydwen 8 4310 45: 5 151 6 44 Login 8 51 [10 53 5 23 6 52 Llanfallteg J 8 5811 0 5 30 6 59 Whitlend ar. 9 811 10; 5 40] 7 10 Carmarthen ar. lO 13;12 30, 6 44! 8 15 DowN. depart   p.m., p.m Carmarthen 4 45 9 5: 2 35 4 35', Whitland 6 0 10 ?5 3 25 6  Llanfallteg 6 lo?10 25 3 35 6 25 1 Login 6 19?10 34? 3 44  Llanglydwen 6 2810 46, 3 53 6 431 Bhydowen 6 33?10 51; 3 58 6 481 Llanfyrnach 6 4HO 59 4 6 6 56\ Glogue 6 4811 6 4 13 7  Crymmych Arms  4 23 7 13f Newport, Coach 8? ) Boncath 710 1 30 4 35 7 25, Kilgerran 7 21111 41! 4 46 7 36? Caxdigan ar. 7 30 11 50! 4 55 7 45 UP.    P.M.i NARBERTH, TENBY, PEMBROKE. Cardigan 9 40 4 10 5 35' Kilgerran 7 501 9 50 4 30 5 451 Boncath 8   4  5 58 Newport, Coach ) Crymmych Arms .1 8 16 1016 4 46  Glogue 8 23?l 10 27 4 57 6 22 LIaufyrnach   5 21 6  Rhydowen 8 3810 40 5 ioi 6 35 Llanglydwen 8  45 5 15' 6  Login .1 8 51?10 53 5  6 52 Llanfallteg 8 5811 0' 5 30 6 59 Whitlf?d ar.1 9 811 10; 5 ;? 7 10 Carmarthen ar. 10 13?12 30, 6 44! 8 15

Week days. Sun Down, NARBERTH, TENBY, PEMBROKE. p.m. Carmarthen 4 45 9 511 0 2 25 4 35 6 20 Whitland 5 45 10 0 12 5] 3 20 5 25: 7 30 Narberth 5 55 10 10 12 15! 3 37 5 35 7 40 Kilgetty 6 10 10 25 12 30! 3 50 5 50 7 52 Saundersfoot 6 15 10 30 12 35 3 55 5 53 7 57 Tenby ar.: 6 25 110 40 12 45 4 5 6 3 8 7 Tenby 6 30 ilO 50 1 10 4 10 6 8 8 15! Penally .J 6 33 110 53 1 13 4 14 6 11 g la Manorbier 6 40 11 2 1 22 4 22 6 2-2 8 2.5 Lairtphey 6 47 11 8 1 30 4 30 6 291 8 32 Pembroke 6 52 11 13 1 37 4 40 6 33 8 37 Pembroke-Dk 7 0 11 20 1 45 4 50 6 40 8 45 Up. dep. a.m.i a.m. a.m. p.m.] p.m.i p.m.; p.m. p.m. p.m. Pembroke-Dk 8 0 10 15 12 30 2 30; 4 30 6 5 Pembroke 8 6 10 21 12 38 2 40 4 38: 6 1 1 Lamphey 8 10 10 25 12 42 2 44 4 42, 6 15 Manorbier 8 17 10 32 12 5tj 2 52 4 5Ji 6 23 Penally 8 25 10 40 12 58 3 0 1 58, 6 31 Tenby ar. 8 28 10 43 1 8'3 5 5 0| 6 35 Tenby 8 3510 50 1 10, 3 10 5 10! 6 40 Saandersfoot 8 44 11 0 1 20 3 20 5 301 6 49 Kilgetty 8 4711 3 1 23 3 23 5 93! 6 52 Narberth 9 011 20 1 45 8 37 5 40 7 8 Whitland ar. 9 1511 30 2 0 3 50 5 50j 7 20 Carmarthen .,10 13 12 30 2 56 5 0 6 44 8 15 S. Stop if required, by Signal, for through passengers. MANCHESTER, LONDON. p.m. p,m..m.. Carmarthen ? 4 45 19 5 11 o? 2 25 4 35 6 20 Whitland .6 45 110 0 12 51 m2 05 25? 7 30 Narberth 5 55 \10 10 12 15, 3 37 5 35 7 40 Kilgetty 6 10 !l0 25 12 30 3 SO 5 50 7  S..der,,fo?? 6 15 10 3012  3 55 5 53 7 5 72? Tenby M. 6 25 110 4012 45 4 5 6 3 8 7 Tenby 630 ?io 50 110 410 6 8 815 Penally .633 il0531134146U8l8! Manorbier 6 40  2   Lamphey 6 47  Layffphpy 6 47 1 11 13 1 37 4 40 6 33 8 37 Pemr)roke  Pembroke-Dk¡ 70 11 20 1 45 4 50 6 40 8 45 Week days. SaD Up. dep. a.m., a.m. a.m. p.m.jp.m.?p.m.!p.m. p.m. p.m. I LLANDILO, 8HBEWSBURY, LIVERPOOL. Pembroke-Dk 8 0 10 15 12  2 30 4 30 6 5 Pembroke 8 6 10 21  2 40 4 38: 6 11. Lamphey ..8101025  2 441 4 U 6 15 Manorbier 8 17 lo 33 12 5§? 2  4 J 6  Penally ..8251040 12 3 0 1 50 ? 6 '1 Tenby ar. 8281043 19?3550j635.. Tenby ..8351050  1lDdersfoot 8 44 11 0 1 20' 3  ?) 6 49 Kilgetty 8 4711 3 1 23 3 23 5  6  NM-berth 9 0 U 20 1 45 337 5 40 T 8  Whitland ar. 9 1511 30 2 0 3 50 51% 7 20 Carmarthen,, 10 13 12 301 256 5 0 16 44' 8 151 S. Stop if required, by Signal, for throngh passengera.

LLANDILO, SHREIVSBURY, LTVERP004 MANCHESTER, LONDON. 301 7 0 Abergwili 6 4710 25 1 5 4 37 7 5 Nantgaredig 6 5610 32 1 12 4 46 7 12 Llanarthney 7 ^10 37 1 171 4 53 7 18 Golden Grove 7 13.10 46 1 26; 5 3 7 26 Llandilo Bridge 7 2110 52 1 32' 5 11 7 33 ] Llandilo. ar. 7 24 10 55 1 35 5 14 7 351 TalleyRoad s — Llangadock 7 24 a o — Llanwrda 7 5lll 28 2 4 — Llandovery ar. 7 57ll 34 2 11 — 8 6 LJanwrtydWeUs 8 2612 0 2 39 8 31 Bnilth Road ar. g 4913 20 3 3 — 8 49 Llandrindod Wells 9 712 35 3 18 — 9 3J Knighton 9 55 1 16 4 0 — 9 34! graven Arms ar. 10 25! 1 36 4 30 — 9 53 Shrewsbury ar. u 10 2 10 5 30 10 25| Manchester (London Road) 2 30 5 0 8 0 — 1 5 Liverpool (Lime-street) „ U 5 5 0 8 15 12 4$ London (Euston-square) „ | 4 151 7 OllO 15 3 50I Down. depart p. m a.m. a.m.' a.m. p!fh. London (Euston-square) 10 61 — 5 11' 9 m — Liverpool (Lime-street) 11 551 — 8 1512 <? — Manchester (London Road). 12 0 — 8 3311 45 — Shrewsbury 3 301 6 50 10 35; 2 5 — Craven Arir.8 4 15 8 1011 151 2 43 — -I 4 39 8 3711 46; 3 10 — Llandrindod ™ Wells 5 21 9 2212 35 3 49 — Builth Road 5 33] 9 3512 53' 4 2 — Llanwrtyd Wells 5 55 9 57 1 18 4 30 — Llandovery 6 25 10 35 1 44 4 58 5 20 Llanwrda 6 30 10 44 1 52; s 5 29 Llangadock s jio 49 2 it a 5 35 Talley Road s Il0 59 5 45 L l a n d i l o 7 35 11 la 2 17 5 25 7 50 Llandilo Bridge ar. 7 3911 19 2 201 5 29 7 53 Golden Grove ar. 7 4811 27 2 26i 5 35 8 1 Llanarthney ar. 7 5811 36 2 35, 5 42 8 11 Nantgaredig ar. 8 7 11 44] 2 41 5 48! 8 18 Abergwili ar. 8 17 11 53! 2 49 5 56 8 27 Carmarthen ar. 8 25 12 Ol 2 55! 6 0 8 34 S. Call if required. HandUo Bridge 7 2110 53 1 32 5 111 7 3 Hmdilo. ar. 7 2410 55  5 Hi 7' TaUeyRoad 8 I. — on LIangadock 411 11 Llanwrda 7511128 24— Llandovery ar. 7 57?ll  8 6 Llanwrtyd Wells 2r), 12 0 2 39 8 31 BnUMi Road ?i: IS 8491,12 20 3 3 8 49 Llandrindod Wells 9 7?235 3 18 9 Knighton 9  16 4 0 9 3./ Craven Arms ar. 10 25 1 36 4 30 9 53 Shrewsbury ar. 11 10 2 10 5 30 M25 Golden Gro ve 7 13.1046 1 26, 5 3 7 36 Manchester (London Road? 2 3015 0 8 0 1 5 Liverpool (Lime-street) 2 5 15 ,0 815 12  London (Euston-sqaare) 4 15 7oilo 15 34   London t.depart p.m., a.m. a.m. a.m. p?m.   515  up. depart a M I a M' P.M.' P.M.1 P.M. Liverpool (Lime-street) 11 55 8 15.12 OJ been taken, but we are not responsible for any errors which AbeTgWili :113'4671025?l 1 50 ?443370i1 7 7 0, Manchester (London Road) "12 0 8 3311 45! trains.  3 30 6 50 10 3& 2   Arirs 4 M? 8 1011 15 2 43  Printed and Published by "The Welshman" News- Knighton "'1 4 39 8 3711 46? 3 10 ????dr?;no dod Wells 5 211 9 22 12 35 3 49 BmlthRoad 5323 1 9 9 2352 112 2 35? 3 49 2'  Nant iarheZ 7 3*10 37 11714 531718 LIanwrtyd Wells :15 55: 9 571 1 18 4 30 — Llandovery "1 6 2,51035 11 1 44 4 58? 5 20  1 52? 8 5 29 LIangadock s ilO 4 91 H 8 5 35 TaUeyRoad on s ?10 59 I. 5 45 Llandilo 7 35 11 1 ? 2 545 Llandilo  Llandilo Bridge M. 7 3911 19 2 20 5 29 7 53 Golden Grove  7 48 11 27 2 26: 5 35 8 1 Llanarthney ar.   Nantgaredig ar. 8 7 11 44 2 41 5 48' 8 1 Abergwili ar. 8 1711  2 49 5 56' 8 27 Carmarthen ar. 8 25 12 Oi 2 55 6 08 34 S. Call if required. I'l.. Steam Printing Company (Limited ) at tS" In the compilation of the above tables great care hllt8 been taken, but we are not responsible for any errors whicb may appear in the arrivals and departures of the several trains. Printed and Published by" THB WZLSHMAN" NEWS. PAPER AND SRIRAM PRINTING COKPANY (LIMTBD), at 123, Lammas-street, in the Pariøh of St Peter, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen Friday, January 4th, 1895.

PEGGY LEWIS AGAIN TO THE FORE. I Whether Peggy Lewis continues to be of much t account with the anti-iithers need not here be con- sidered. At all event.,3, she is worth her weight in gold to the newspapers. By order of the Home Secretary wh) has been investigating her ctse with a view to the (remission of part of her sentence), Peggy was released from Carmarthen Gaol on Monday morning, and was at once pounced upon by the reporters. Bjth the Cardiff dailies have something to say about her libera- tion and what followed, but the account in the Tory organ is very weak staff in comparison with the glowing description which appears in the opposition papar. Aid she emerged from the "gloomy old keep," we are old there was not a soul to greet her save oar reporter. Peggy told him she knew no one at Car- marthen, and so he took her under his sheltering wing, and provided her, etc." Poor Peggy! It was lucky for ( her that she was not left to the mercy of less angelie reporters, without wings for sheltering or other purposes. Peggy seems to have understood, as it were in. tuitively, what was expected of her. As soon as she had received certain little attentions and had got comfort- ably stated by the fire. she began, apparently without persuasion, to unfold the secrets of her (late) prison house." Her tale would appear to have puzzled and somewhat astonished the reporter. Perhaps, he is not a Welshman, for in writing he is. apparently, free from any suspicion that there may have been a little mental reservation or a shade of unwillingness on Peggy's part to lay bare the impressions of her inmost soul. From whatever motive she spoke, certain it is that Peggy was determined to praise everything and everybody. She bad for the time approached so near to the archangel's frame of mind that she could have refrained from bringing "a railing accu-ation" against the very 'author of evil. In her estimation the gaol was a model residence, and everything was splendid, famws," beautiful—yes, indeed. It is a splendid place," she I ? I -1. exciaimea, ana x aia not itouDie aooui anytning. Heard they were troubling about me at home." She was not quite idle, having done some knitting" lAnd other little things that she was able to do." She did not feel the want of a fire, as the room was well warmed with pipes." She had plenty of clothes "clothes quite warm, aod, like the food, go^d enough for anybody" and" heaps of food," and plenty to eat and drink." She slept" splendidly," having an excellent bed and excellent bedclothes-quite as good aanhahadathome. Every bcdy theie was kind to her- "oh, yes," and one attendant used to speak Welsh, and the doctor and clergyman used to look after her. In reply to the reporter, she said she was an Independent, and the Rev W Jones, of Moylgrove, was her pastor. It is not recorded that she made use of any odorous comparisons," but she "liked the chaplain of the gaol splendid, and was at his service every day." The governor, too, was "a good man," and the matron, although she was an English woman (poor thing), was very nice." In the course of further conversation she remarked she was 70 years of age last June, and not 74, as many people supposed. She could show the record in her family Bible. She was a widow, and her husband died when her baby boy was three months old. The boy lived till be was 17 years of age. He then sickened and died. Her husband was a collier, and they lived at Aberdare. He was a native of St Clears. She lived now at Moylgrove, in the bouse she lived when a girl. As to her treatment before the Fishguard magistrates, she considered that she had been shamefully treated by being compelled to go to Fishguard Sessions instead of to Cardigan. The former place was eleven miles from her home, whilst the latter was only five. She certainly understood what was being given in evidence at the trial, nr- at Inaat. what was interpreted for her. and she supposed the whole of it was interpreted for her benefit, but she could not make out what the remarks were which he bench made from time to time in English. She was in an unfair position in court. She wanted to explain why the cow was in the conditioo in which it was found -bow it was kept from the healthy one because it was really ill, &c., and the state of the lamb when last she saw it, but she was told that her explanation should be accepted after the oase had been heard. This explanation was accepted, it is true, but not before she had been consigned to her Majesty's prison by the sentence, and then, of course, the magis- trates were powerless to revoke it. She declared that she did not tie the legs of the lamb, and that in fact she never saw them tied at all. According to Peggy's story to the reporter, it would seem that gaols and gaolers have been much belied. Mr Forbes, judging from Peggy's account of him and the establishment under his charge, must be a perfect Howard. Some people consider Peggy a lawless person. In our opinion, she never did so much to pro- mote and encourage lawlessoess as when she tried to persoade the publio, through the PreBs, that imprison- ment is really no punishment, but if anything an improvement on life outside, as known to her in the rural parts near Cardigan.

DESECRATION OF NATURE. Although the Homoeea Co. have had one of the greatest schemes in rural advertising put before them, they have declined to entertain it on account of the widespread disgust existing in the minds of all who love their woods, dales, fields, streams, rocks and hills in the glory of their natural beauties, undefiled by the modern bill- poster. They (The Homocea Co.), are content with the legitimate channel of the Press, and by Pamphlets containing Testimonials. They can point to cures, far more convincing than mere assertion. TESTIMONIAL FROM BISHOP TAYLOR. HIGH BARNET. My dear old Friend,—I distributed a variety olt your remedies among afflicted natives, and among missionaries in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Coast of Guinea, Congo Country, and Angola, South of Congo. I have not been over those different and distant fields since, and have' no defiaite information in regard to their curative power. I have used HOMOCEA and have proved its healing virtue both for severe bruises l..t 1) i. ?, t. ?"i I I l 1, 1 and flesh wounds, and also to kill the virus of mosquitoes and chiggoes (jiggers). Yours very truly, (Bishop) WH. TAYLOR. America* Methodist Episcopal Mission. LORD CARRICK says Homocea cured him of bleeding piles, when all else failed; that he gave some to a labourer who was lamed by a stone fall- ing upon him, whom it cured. A woman had a pam in the elbow and could not bend it for a year and it cured her, and another used it for scurvy on her leg and it was doing her good—one letter closes from him with the words, "It is the most wonderful stuff that I ever came across." Remember that Homocea subdues inflanamation and allays irritation almost as soon as applied, foir it "TOUCHES THE SPOT., All wholesale houses stock Homocea. It can be obtained from Chemists and others at Is. l%d. or 28. 9d. per box, or will be sent by post for Is 3d and 38. rom the wholesale agency, 21, Hamilto Sq Birkouboad.