The Welshman

THE CILYMAENLLWYD PARISH COUNCIL TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SIR,-The chap who sent you his Notes from Login the week before last fs evidently no ratepayer, or else he would not have written so disparagingly of our parish councillors. I am sure they deserve nothing but praise from those who have to pay the rates; for the majority on the council are certainly about, if not the most economy-loving men in the whole Kingdom. They have already proved that. One of them, possibly one who pays no rates himself, bad the audacity to propose that lamps should be bought for the schoolroom in which they meet. Just fancy that, now! But an overwhelming majority opposed it. The majority did not consider it necessary to boy candlesticks, or even candles, much less lamps. It was proposed, and almost unanimously passed, that each member should supply candles in his turn, and, as for holding them, had they not two hands each ? and why should not the chairman and vice. ebairman hold them in their turn? Bravo! onide ? Daliwch ati, lads, dyna batrwn teilwng o'i efellychu gan wastraffwyr eyin hoffi bod yn hael af burs y wlad. Yours, etc., AY ADMIRING RATEPAYER.

IS SOCIALISM UNCHRISTIAN? TO THE EDITOR OF THB "WELSHMAN." SIR,—One of your correspondents, writing to "Silly Billy" last week, points out the reasons why his Notes are not appreciated as they might be. One reason is, that Billy" has shown an inclina- tion to identify himself with Clarionette's and "The Bounder's" teachings, which teachings, says your correspondent, are, to say the least of them, unchristian 1 Not many weeks ago, I was talking to a very respectable farmer. He was a terrible Anti-Social- ist, and I thought by the vehemence of his antagonism to Socialism that he knew all about it. I asked him to give a definition of Socialism. Well, he said, first of all: To blow up with dyna- mite the Houses of Lords and Commons; then to murder all the landlords and capitalists; then to divide equally all the cash in the Kingdom (adding, with miraculous foresight, that we should be in the same position in a fortnight). And, will my gentle readers believe me, I could not for my life convince this man that he had a wrong idea of Socialism. He clung to it with unswerving tenacity. It is of no use telling such people that the foremost ministers of the day are confirmed Socialists. They do not be lieve it. Let Well-wisher" listen to these words of Dr Talbot, of Leeds. They form a part of a sermon delivered a few weeks ago. "The public good, mutual service of man to man, mutual and fair supply of benefit—these are the only principles which can really bear Christian scrutiny as the foundation principles of a national economy. If the Socialists are right that the place of competition in our present system is incompatible with these, the present system will have to go. The moral laws of God will accomplish that by peaceful reform or destroying revolution." And then he concludes:— "I say nothing about Socialist conclusions, but 1 say that their premises and principles are often nothing but the very words of Christ brought into the public life, and that their charges and accusa- tions very often have a power and edge which nothing except righteousness lends." Or can Well-witiher" see anything unchristian in the following programme of the Independent Labour Party, and" Clarionette" and 11 Bounder have said nothing which is not contained in it: — 1. Restriction, by law, of the working day to eight hours. 2. Abolition of over-time, piece-work, and the prohibition of the employment of children under the age of fourteen years. 3. Provision for the sick, disabled, aged, widows, and orphans, the necessary funds to be obtained by a tax upon un, arned incomes. 4. Free, unsectarian, primary, secondary, and university education. 5. Remunerative work for the unemployed. 6. Taxation to extinction of unearned incomes. 7. The substitution of arbitration for war, and the consequent disarmament of the nations. Now, setting aside the practicability of this pro- gramme, will Well-wisher" admit that there is nothing in its aim antagonistic to the Sermon on the Mount. I think he will readily admit there is not. And having admitted so much, he will be under the necessity of apologising to Clarionette" and Bounder" for his rash assertion. Let Ic Well- wisherf' retire unto himself, and let him remember Billy's" advise to be consistent." Then his own words may have a little weight. Yours truly, THE BOUNDER. [Although held over for a week, this letter, like others in this and late issues, had to be curtailed. Several unimportant letters have not been noticed at all. Our space has become so scarce that corres- pondents will have no chance of getting their matter inserted unless it is kept within moderate limits.-ED. ]

ST. CLEARS TOWN TRUST. TO THE EDITOR OF THB "WELSHMAN." gia, -The at we body have not given an aeconnt of their stewardship since they have been in office. They receive annually over £70 in rents, Sea., and only have to pay oat £1 each to 36 senior burgesses; the remainder of which was intended to be spent on town improve- ments, &e. I glean that the 36 burgesses have not been paid their ZI for the last two years, and as for improvements, well, you can very easily reckon them. Something must be wrong in the State of Denmark. They cannot even pay for a little oil to light oar dark corners, and have the pres to ask our Parish Council to light the town, which speaks volumes for their presumption, and shows clearly their want of shame. Oaooot the Parish Council take over the Town Trust ? As far as I can see, this is a charity given to the parish, according to the Local Government Act of 1894. Parish Coun- cillors have to appoint trustees for all non-ecclesias- tical charities. But if not, I hope the ratepayers will be wise in their generation this time, and elect good, honest, and trust- worthy persons to fill the office. The ratepayers have to elect 5, Scb-:ool Board 2, and Commissioners 2. The election will be soon upon us. Lat us arrange out forces and elect new blood altogether, men of experience, ability, and business capacities. Oh, for the dear old times of lonit ago, when "as cwstwin" was in vogue. How we looked forward for the day of perambulating the bounds," a large procession of burgesses, headed by the Portreeve in his royal robe, the Town Bind giving selections of musio on oar way, and a refreshment car following in the rear, and a cask of XXXX on top. Should anyone become thirsty the heartiest welcome was extended to the contents of the cask. If the burning rays of the sun proved too strong to the weary and weakest of the tribe to follow the pro- cession, tbey would soon be accommodated with a seat in the refreshing car. The dinner also was not of a maan order, neither can it be spoken of as an extrava- gant one, as the drinkables alone amounted to L15, to may nothing of the eatables. After the cloth was removed, several toasts were propoeed and responded to, which were immediately followed by speeches, inter. mingled with songs, of which "Sweet Alice," "Ben Bolt," "Hen Wningen Lwyd," and "Y Ceilog" ileemed to be great favourites. I sincerely hope, Mr Editor, that by my giving vent to the above paragraphs it wiil be the meanq of a rapid iroprovunpnt in our future trostees, which will be a I traal blessing to the poor of the parish ond ONE OF THE 36.

"AMROTH AND S'PEPASIDE NOTES." I TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." Sin,—" Solomon" says in his No'ea that he is going to biek out.. Why, pray? Is it hecau^e be can't find anything interesting in bis locality? or is it because "Billy" bas passed bis nose down here ? I think we want Solomon a' this time. Whilst taking a walk through a certain part of the neighbourhood the other dny, I bear,1 a certaiu lady say t I''s shameful,tothink that such scrub" as we hive on our Parish Conncil should oj^nage the affairs of our parish, and the gentlemen left oot S rry, madam, to hart your feelings, but tbe remark was rt,tot hard on me and (eltow-pati^hioners, and so I thought it wise to make it known to the Edit.or of h-,s paper, which ill very popular in our parish. As rega.d:i the different parties, I think we have ch^en those we can call men of principle, and I hope thit my fdlow-parishi^ners will come to the front next month gairi. Be not afraid to figlit the foe. HIHrd again LtHt ona of oar Boa'd schools was obliged to close for a *eek because they had no coal. Where are our members of the board ? Who are they ? Are they the aerobe whom madam spoke ofP No; they who are to blalne are what she calls gentlemen. Fel- low-parishioners, I warn ycu in time. Be prepared to meet them in July. I hope old Sol has not backed out. BOBBY.

A WORD TO "IOAN O'R DYFFRYN." TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN. SIR,-In -uiswer to Ioin o'r Dyff ryn's question in your is-(io of the Slh inst, let me remind him that Biaen- conin S<?ho<-l is a school recognised by Government and in receipt of annual grants. This alone clearly proves that suotl questions as his are qaie uncalled for. It q. M. Inspectors are satitified with the school, surely loan can have no ground for complaint. His pretended ignorance and desiie (?) for information hre plainly a-snmed to conceal his innate cowardice. Who- ever 10..0" may be, it is evident that he has not th- welfare of Blaenconin School at heaii, and that is wby I feel it necessary to protest against his grouaaldss in- sinuations. I b.e lived many years in the neighbourhood of Blaenconin. I have attended this school first as a scholar an1 af erwards in the capacity of a teacher, and during all that period I have never noticed that Blaenconin school children were more susceptible to "certain diseases" than children of neighbouring schools. A healthier, jollier, and livelier lot I have never known. I Of coure. Llandjusilio is Dot exempt, any more than other places, (r,)m octwsional visitations of epidemics. But to trace sach outbreaks of sickness, as the measles I forinmance, to the insufficiency of school accommodation is at least the grossest absurdity, if not a malicious per. version of the truth. If loan" bas grievances to re- dress, let him not in a orluging, cowardly fashion seek to skulk behind his notes of interrogation, but let him make bis voice heard, and that in no uncertain tones. Yoorl, etc W. H. WILLIAMS, The College, Bangor. W. H. WILLU,)(I!I,

————— RADICALS VERSUS AGRICULTURISTS. TO THB EDITOR OF THE WELSHMAN." SIR,-The present state of our Radical Government is so deplorable that it" final oollapse may happen al any moment, and then it will fall like Locifer, never to rille again," let us hope for many a long year. The agrioaltural olasse-, viz., the landlords, farmers, and la ourers, have gained absolutely nothing from them, nor are they 1 kely to gain anything in the future- in,.ie(-d, the reverse. A short time ago, when Lord Rosebery and his Party assembled at Cardiff, amidst a great flourish of their own trumpets, not a word was said on the very Perions state of agricultural depression. When a deputation from the Chamber of Agriculture soogbt an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, he would have nothing to say to them 10 fact, be curtly refused to see them Again, on the Debate last wepk, Sir W Harcoort treated the matter of agricultural depression in such a jocular and light manner as to k.ep bis own—the Radicit-Party in a continual roar of laughter. He even went so far as to wish for a further fall in prices, and would effectually complete the ruin of all connected with agricultural in- dustry. What cares he, whether tims are bad or not, so long aa he draws his 95,000 a yeal ? The only remedy the Government offers is that of light railways, but the charge on such railways must be thrown eo- tirely on the local rates. They offer no help whatever, and instead of giving u" bread, they proffer a stone. Like all weak Governments, with no fixed principle or policy of their own. they have recourse to a committee, or to a packed commission, so as to shelve all responsi- bility off their sboalders. The aim of the Radical Party ooly ia to destroy and to level down to th.,ir own low standard all that is good and worth preserving, and if their Government would only de'ote their time and a'tention to measures that woald benefit the country generally, instead of cadging for votes and being raled by their tail, they would not do-erve the contempt and disgost they have brought upon themselves—by all right-tninkiog men. Electors must bear in mind that every change effected by the Raidcal eart) has been completed at he expense of the ratepayers, and in the dim future we may, I venture to IIY. add another pleasing item to be paid out of tbe rites, viz., payment of Members of Parlia- ment—which tb"'1 will try and impose upon the country. There are one or two matters of vital interest which the Government should at once grapple with. (1) Local taxation, ani the present nnftir tax-ition of lan.i-as compared with personal property. (2) The employment of labour on afforesting land, of which there are some thirteen millions of a-r-rea. (3) Aothoriz- ing the local authorities to initiate useful prodactive works, ani so relieve the present distress in a sensible, rational manner, not by doles, but by constant and regular work. Sach are, to my mind, the dutiea of the present Government, duties which they are neglecting in a manner most disastrous to the agricultural classes, I am. vonrs. &c.. A FARMER.

YMDDYGIADAU MYFYRWYR. AT OLYGYDD T WELSHMAN." SYR,-Gwelaf lythyr yn eich rhitya diweddaf o dan y peoawd uohod gan an "J. D. a thebyg ei fod wedi peri peth syndod i lawer heblaw fy bunan. Nid wyf yn deall yn iawn beth yw y eyboddiad y mae -1 J. D." yn ddwyn yn erbyn myfyrwyr. Aydywyn eo condemnio am chwaren cardian, neu am chwareu cardiau i ormudoodP Os y oyntaf yw ei gyhuddiad, yr wyf o'r fam na fydd yr eglwyai" mor unfrydol yn ea condemniad ag y tybia. Nid wyf yn bwriada cyfiawnbau na chondemnio y myfyrwyr; y maeot yn ddigoq galluog i wneyd y oyntaf ea bonain. Dyna'r chwareu sydd wedi dinystrio ugeiniau o ieaenctjd hawddgar Cymru." Yr wyf yn amheu mai chwwreu cardiao ynddo ei ban sydd wedi gwneyd hyn, ond yn bytrach y gambling cyayllt- iedig a'r chwareu mewn lleoedd neillduol. Nid ydwyf wedi ymdrin a'r cweatiwn o chwareu cardiaa. Yr wyf yn oydnabod fod peryglou mewn cysylltiad a'r chwareo, ond y mae yn rbaid gwahan- iaetbu rhwng y drwg a'r da yn y chwareu Os gwel J D." yn dda i wneyd ei gyhuddiad yn fwy e«lur, gall y myfyrwyr ddeall y gwyn, a chawn glywed beth sydd ganddynt i ddywedyd drosynt eu hunain. Os mai cwyn yn erbyn y chwareu, er bun sydd gan "J. D. ac nid yn gymaint yn erbyn y myfyrwyr, hwyrach y bydd arall yn barod i'w ateb. Ydwyf, yr eiddooh yn gywir. KING OF CLUBS. [Yr oedd y llythyr achod yn rhy faith i ymddangos i gyd, felly gadawyd allanrban fawr o bono; ond y mae y rhan ag sydd yn ymdrin a'r pwno yn fwyaf arbeoig yn ymddangos. Blin genym orfod owtogi eich yssrif oherwydd prinder gofod. Nid ydym wedi gadael allan, ond yn unig y pethau mwyaf dibwys.—-ED.]

THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH AND NONCONFORMITY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WELSHMAN." SIR,-It is admitted on all bands that the Estab- lished Church is badly in need of reform. There is scarcely a Church newspaper, from the Times down to the Western Mail, tba' ha not been calling loudly for reform in the Establishment. Now, Sir, the Church of England either can or cannot reform herself. If she can and will not, it is to be much blamed. If she cannot, it is to be much pitied. The latter is the con- dition of the Church to-day, as no one can deny. For one clergyman say The Church ot England has no power of self-government, bot is bound band and foot by the civil power." The Bishop of Carlisle says: It is impossible to substitute one chapter of the BoQk of Chronicles for another, without the paraphernalia of an Act of Parliament. Should we desire to simplify institutions and indontions, the same difficulties beset us." Bishop Barry say": U Tbe want of all other wants of the Church of England is freedom of action.' Archbishop of York says The hands of Convocation should be untied. We want power to transact business for the good of the Church with the same freedom that other religions bodies enjoyed. There are scores of others who can be produced to say That the Church cannot reform herself, she is bound hand and foot to the State." It is really a great pity and a shame that this is so. Now, this was not, nor is the case with the Church in Ireland since it was disestablished. Its adherents met together and purged its Prayer Book and other abuses under which the Church in this country groans in helplessness to-day. The late Rector Griffiths of Mertbyr said on a Swansea platform: "Ihave been for yearn convinced that nothing but Dise tiihlishment can reform the Cnorch." Tae Cnurch of England, no doubt, will be benefitted by Disestablishment, which means simply home rule, or power to refornu her elf. When free she will look back with horror on the chains from which she has been delivered, aod wili exult A ith unspeakable rejoicing at the freedom by which she Oa8 been enriched." Theile are the words of the llíte John Br:g'it. The noble worda of LorO Rosebery at. Oiruff, should be read, learnt, marked, and inwardly' digested by all Church people. "Tue essence ot a Church is spiritual, the inspiration, the 'traditions, the gracious message, trle Divine words, the faith that guides us through the mystery of life and the mystery of de.th; ..ll these were prodaued in poverty in the i r -nd ¡ he Oarpenter'lI eho', Tbey flouriHhed under persecution. Nothing cou'.d be so remote from their essence and spirit as wealth or power or diguities in this world." Surely, no one can say that the British Parliament is fitted or inclined to manage the affairs of the O urott of Chris', for Purliatnent is quite a mixture of Je-s, Catholies, 'Sceptics, Unitarians, Trinitarians, men of all religions, and mmy of no religion. Disestablish- ment will re ieve it of this work. What more ueed be said. A few furher remarks:—A certain clergyman, who is, apparently, a m-in of liberal education in Esiex, whom I shall not name, because I fully believe he mont become insignificant but presumptuous curate, yearniog for notoriety, or qualifying for promotion, has wriiten a book, onutlsd "The Reunion ot Christendom in Apostolic Succession for the Evangelisation of the Worid," which is really wonderful; it is the very fcme of ignorant scurrility. HIB work will doabtless inj ure his own Church, mu h more than it will harm N. n. coolormiiy. It is an indication tbat. trle spir t that led to the infamous tyrannies of the Elizabethan eta, exists even in the Nineteenth century in the Established Church clergy. This writer's desire is to bring about the long-talked-about reunion of Christendom, under Christ's^'own appointed ministry, i.e., the ministry ol the Church of Et glund. In a long, rambling, ignoramus way, he tries to prove Episcopacy is the only true form of Church government, and be discusses the relation of Nonconfoimist* to the Christian Church. He begins very gracefully by confessing that we have no possible sympathy with those wbo reject Episcopacy, because, to our minds, it is as clear a* mid-day that it M of Divine origin, equally with the prcsbyterate and the diaconare, and consequently we feel that all who oppose tbe government by bishop4 are opposing God and in opposing God they are putting away from them the source of all good, and all author- ity, and all power; all that grace can give on earth, all that glory can afford in eternity." The C'jngresfaiiooalists seems to be the woree of all otioners, for be saysThese Congregationaliste do vast harm wherever they are (please make a note of this, you inhabitants of Lammas-street) not only to themselves, but also to the Chirch. They prevent oar people from placing a tree value on the outward means of grace. They think the inward grace is enough without the outward form. The Congregationalists despise the outward form, and our people are more or less influenced by them. Tncyof:en prevent our yoang people froat eoming to Confirmation, telling them that it is no u-e, and so they actually hindt r our flock from pnttmg on the only armour that can shield them from sin in this world, sn«<;at last bring them to heaven itself. It is qaite impossible to exaggerttte the evils arising to our people from this matter. Many of our most precioos yoang souls are never confirmed, and they go oat into the world endowed with all the ble^ingB of earth, but without toe ordinary means of grace so they drift on and on, from bad to worse, till at last they are lost to all good, and are a plague to the Church and a burden to the State, and hell receives them after the miseries of life are over. We are not overdrawing the pictore. T-ke any London parish, go from house io hoose, end you will find that Nonconformists are tile bitterest enemies to trath and progress." Can any of your readers coucei to of anything more scandalously untrue ? Possibly, this writer has come as a Daniel to judgment. There are many Oongrega- tionalis's iu and around Carmarthen, and I should think it is foil time for you to keep your eye on them. They should also read the above words very carefully, learn them, and qoiekly digest them. Farther, he says -11 Congregationaluts have no orders at all. Their ministers are laymen. They despise such a thing as Apostolio succession, God's one divinely appointed ministry. They don't pretand to have each a thing. The whole system, as we ba-e seen, began in the Sixteenth centary. To call themselves a Church is exactly of a piece with calling a little bramble a tree, they are a great hindrance, instead of a help, to the regular officers." In coming to the end of the chapter, our most noble and Apostolical friend makes an earnest appeal to the Congregationalists to come into the National Church, to apply as a body to our Archbishop to receive you all, and set you again in your reactive spheres of labour, to do your Master's work in a lawful and rÍlcbt way, and not to be without your proper ore- den ials, as you are now. It is all fiddlestick" to say that the Church of England is the true Church, for if people will only look at the Church of the New Testament oar Saviour oommi.ted the G"spel at a"at, not to civil Ralers, nor even to Jewish authorities, who bJre a special Divine commission, but to twelve obscure men- pablic-tna and fishermen-that by their means, name- less and p,)we,less as they were, it might be spread throughout the world. Oar Saviour predicted ma,,y tkings concerning the future of His Church. Most assuredly, if it had been of His will that His Church should p"s- into alliance with the State, and should learn to scoop, its laws of action from that source, from the civil powers of the earth, he would not have been wholly silent about such a change—a change eo great as would alter its character almost completely. Nonconformists are frequently taunted with being Political Dissenters, and that in a way which seems to indicate that, if religion and politics be not essentially oppose 1 to each other, at. least no man can become emitient in the one who dabbles with the other. We have vet to learn, however, that, when we become Christians, we cease to be men, or are required to re-ign oar rights and privileges as citizens. At the same time, it. is worth while to ask from what centre such a taunt come. P Is it from men who have withdrawn them- selves from the pomp and vanity of the world-men whose hands are Oflver polluted by the touch of politics P No; a thousand times, No. The taunt comes, and with bad grace as well, from an eoclesiastical society, which from root to branch is itself political, a society, the chief officers of which are summoned away from their flocks for se-er-I months every year to deal in Parlia- ment with things political; a society which lives, moves, and bas its being in acts of legislation. Sorely, people who live in glass-houses should not throw stones. I am afraid I have taken up too much of yoar valu- able space, so most bring this to a close, thanking you sincerely in anticipation. More to follow shortly. I am, Sir, yours, eto., GLYN. February 9 h, 1895. [We cannot undertake to insert lettere so long as the above in future, unless there should be a very excep- tional reason for so doing. —ED.]

THE PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE (GIRLS') SCHOOL FOR CARMARTHEN. At a meeting of the Coanty Governing Body (Car" martbensbire), held last week, the Chairman appeared to wonder why Carmarthen, the chief town in the coanty, cannot get the money reqoired under the Intermediate Education Scheme, while places like Whitland, Llandilo, and Llandyssul have done so. Toe reasons are not difficult to find. The Carmarthen district, outside the town itself, has shown itself entirely indifferent to the educatien movement, and the town itself has, considering its size and resources, contributed with considerable liberality towards educational in- stitations in the last few years. There is a strong feeling in Carmarthen that the town has been too harshly treated by the Scheme, as compared, for instance, with Llanelly. It is required ot Carmarthen that, besides the Gra trnar School bailliags, erected at a oost of 42,000, two soma of a £ 1,000 each, for the boyb* school aod girls' school building fands, and a site for a girls' be provided. £ 1,000 has been subscribed for the girls' school, and about X600 for the boys' school. The School of Art must not be forgotten as another edocatioiAl object to which Carmarthen people have liberally contributed. Llanelly, with its much greater population and wealth, is required by the Scheme toprovide L3,000 and a site. 11 A Churchman" sends us a letter on this sobject, ftom which we take the following ex- trsctl I see that Carmarthen is blamed for its apathy about a Girls' Intermediate School, owing to our having only collected LI,020, or (to put it another way), 4 £ 700 and a site. I think it is only due to the old town that there shenld be a few words of explanation. First of all, it must be remembered thut, in contrast to Llandilo, Wbit- land, or Llandovery, the need of an Intermediate School for Girls is only felt by a portion of the inhabitants here, as there is a flourishing Girls' High School at Carmarthen, with 40 boarders and a large number of day pupils. This largely provides for the Church families of the town, and many Nonconformists send their children there. There are also some other well-known schools for girls in the town. Then, again, while a £1,000 has been paid up for the Girls' Intermediate, 1800, with a splendid site and valuable school bailding- for the boys, has been provided, and about £ 500 was also raised towards building a new School of Art, the latter costing alto. gether about tl,200 in addition to the site. It is one thing to subscribe towards establishes a school in a district where there is nothing of the kind existing, and another to raise funds for wants already partly provided for. A good many Churchmen have subscribed to the Intermediate School funds, bot the County Governing Body has been overwhelmingly made of a Dissenting and Liberal character—a fact that does not encourage Churchmen to make farther efforts."

PENYGRAIG, CARMARTHEN I Presentation to the Rev E. Powell. I A pres ntati- n made n Monrlll; evening 1 ast to the Rov E Powell, pastor of the I dependent Chapels at. Pen griii, and I'D the ccasi n of his departure for S-loh, Ponturduhtis. Mr Powell has been m nister at P,,nvg-aig for th, pas', eigt.ó years, a,d during that i eviod, by hi-* ntra.ig-litforwixrd and earn.-st work, has won he 10' e and respect, f tbe cmrnunity amongst whom br laboured. His work at Peoygraig I and Ra i a be-n attended with most pr sptr us r-eulti He is a ell know(, lecturer, and frequently took part »t anniversary s rVlce- t bevt,ral c'pet,. in Carmarthen and 1 he neighborhood. The pruseni i.ti 't took the fwtm ot a b,,u ifully-ex(,(,u:ed i>lurnmated address fr m the congrea- tioii o' Pt-nygraij*, a; d from t> at of Ram » a "'u'c'st,a'ltial purse of The address, which dw It mainly upon the w .rk which lr Po-vel had donI. while in th, ir in dtit, the re ^ec with which he was held, and wanes tor a successful career in his new sphere of labour, was signed on beÐajf of the coni:rf>gati"n t-y the deacoaf aiid officials, as f. lie 8: Mr J hn Davids, Tyrdu; Mr W Uiam B ans, Fferm, Croesyceilog: Mr D Griffith*, C ncoed Mr D Ha rieri, I Chapel H use; Mr D Lo wick, Cwmfelin Mr W M Jones, Dvgoed Mr W J Evans, jnr., Fferm. The presentation was made at Penygraig lJhapel. Professor D E Jones, Carmarthen, occupied t- e chair, and j amongst thos" present were the R-v D S Dalies, Car- j marthen Rev J T Evans, Harmon, Conwil; Rev W C Jenkins, Kiiwelly, and Mr Philips, chemist, Carmar- then The Rev J Harry, 0\11 College School, Carmarthen, opened the Itleeting with prater The Chairman, in his opening remarks, which were in W elh, hald he came theri in order to show the r' spect which he had tor Mr Pownll. He had known him for many years, and always noticed that he was most dwvoted and attentive to his dutie. Mr Powe 1 came to Pony, r.,ig with a gooi refutation und un. blemished character, and had maintained-it throughout. In conclusion, the speaker wUhed Mr Powt.11 every prosperity. The atfdress was then presented by Mr D Griffiths, Cincoed, and the parse by Miss D-vies, Liwyngwcw, Mr Phillips, chemist, Carmarthen, having reild. one the address. The Rev E Powell. in acknowledging his thanks, said he should never forget their great kindfieca! ani the address would always be the means of reminding him of the happy time spent amongst them. He had always been treated with t he gteatest kindness and courteav by th- members of both congregations. It had always been his tiirn to do his utmost for the good of the chapels, and would very much wish to be even a better servant of Christ. Although he would leave them in person, yet he would be with them iu spirit, and further assured them that he and his family would always take the greatest interest in the welfare of both cougrega- tions. Mr Griffiths, Cincoed Mr J Richards, Pengraig, and Mi D Lo iwiak having addrefi-ed the meeting, The Rev D R Dalies, Rhydyceisioid, said that he was the only one present who was at. Mr Powell's ordination at Tredegar twenty-five years allo. Having spoken in the same strain as the previous speakers, the meeting tormia-ted with a vot" of thanks to the chairman. It may be mentioned that letters of apology for non- a,tend-tace were read from the Rev D Evans, Lammas- street, and Rev D Cadvan Jones. Waterlco-ierrace, Carmarthen; Rev T Miles B-ans, Abergwilly; Rev W Thomas, Whitland Rev J D Jones, Elim; Rev D Th- mas, Llanybri, and the Rev P DatieR, Punteig. The address was executed by Mr J F Lloyd, Lammas- street, Carmarthen.

LLANFALLTEG. HENLLAN- AMGOED AND LLANFALLTEG SCHOOL BoARBt ELECTION.-The election ot members for tbe above board took place on the 12th in-ro, at, LUnfallteg National Schoolroom. There were seven candidates for the five seats, but as one h.d withdrawn after the date for officially doing vo, the votes went between tbe remaining six. The poil was open from 12 (noon) till 8 p.m. 91 electors recorded their votes cut of a possible 109. The presiding officials were ( n the absence of Mr John Thomas, returning officer, through illness), his clerk, Mr Lewis, and Mr James Owen N a rberth. The election was keenly contested, and there was great canvassing. This "united" district h-.s developed itself into a "divided" one, one part heiog at cross purposes with the.other, originally, perhaps, with regard to location of school, and conseqi.n,ly the utmost efforts were made by tbe respective parties to get the majority of members from their owu part. The counting of votes commenced at 8 30 p.m., and at abont 9 the poll was declared, with the following James Adams, Lanuf g6 John Davies, Henllsn 81 John Lloyd Jones, Wernligos 74 Henry Phillips, Bryntlif. 69 Thomas Eiiins, Tegfynydd 67 John Ltoyd. Penderi "Lu fiR The result was received with cheers, especially aa Mr Adams stood at the top of the poll. This was to many a surprise, as some considered bis chances vary poor. Another surprise was that Mr E'atls, Tegfynydd, waa so low, but that was because his side wanted to have the three candidates in, and so split their votes; which he would otherwise have got. Those from the other Bide who would have voted for hlmlwithbeld IheÎl votes for the same reason. Regret is alfo felt that Mr Llojd has been ousted. Mr Adams tbunked the electors, and said he would do his utmost to work for the interest of the ratepayers as well all the eduction of the chtl Iren during his office. Mr Evans, Tegfyoydd, @aid he may as well tell them that he did feel somewhat disappointed at the low place assigned to him. At last election he was far ahead of all others. He readily icconnted for it by the fact that the electors were so Anxioas to have the others in that they negleced him, thinking he would have votes enough. SJ he was nearly left out in the cold, as his friend, Mr DA-ieis, Hentlan, actually was three years ago under the same circumstances. How- ever, he would do his best, to advance the edocation of the young, and all matters appertaining to the welfare of those concerned.—Dr R L Thomas said he was there to represent Mr Davies, of Henllan, whose health was too delicate to al ow him to be oat so lite. He con- curred with Mr Evans, that he very nearly lost his seat this year3by the same misfortuna as Mr Davies ex- perienced at the last eleotion. He himself had been requested to stand, but having sufficient reasons for not doing so, he gave it up in favour of Mr Davies, and he declared that no better man could be found to be a member of the board. Dr Thomas afterwards gave a pithy little speech on agriculture, its depression and remedy, and the relation of landlord to tenant farmer. and vice-versa, an address which was much appreciated. He is makiug himself very popa lar among a8, and we are sorry to hear of his intention to leave for another place at an early date.—The board having now beea duly elected, it is the doty of the electors to see that they ad vance the caose of edaoation and that every- thing is efficiently maintained for that parpose. CADBURT'S COCOA. Of full strength; of a highly economical nature, free from added ataroh or sug«r."— Health. [5974 PEMBROKE AND PEMBROKE-DOCK. ThE COMING COUNTY COUNCIL ELBCTIONs.-The Liberal party at Pembroke- Dock appear to be in diffi- culties as to the selection of suitable candidates in two of the five wards into which the town is divided for the purpose of County Council elections. In the North, or Pennar Ward, two can iidatet are offering themselves, and difficulty is being experienced in making a selection between them. One of the candidates, MT Alderman S B Sketch, J.P., is stated to have expressed himself determined to oppose any Liberal whe does not reside in the constituency, and, as Mr James Williams, J. P., the sitting member, who is the other candidate, does not satisfy that condition, if he is selected, there will probably be a three cornered fight, in which case the Tory candidate will probably be successful. In the adjoining ward, which comprises High-street and the Prospect-places, Mr Thomts Brown, Kiingswood, is spoken of as the Tory candidate, in opposition to the sitting Liberal member, Mr S J Allen. In the upper Central Ward, of which Dr Stamper (Cotiservative) is the present member, the Liberals have apparently failed to secore a candidate to oppose him. Mr Edwin Trayler, J.P., who was approached on the subject, declined, as he had not time for County Council affiirs. Mr J Wynford PbilippB, ex-M.P., Lydstep, b-s been approached, but it is not yet known if be will stand. In the South Ward, Mr Isaac Smedley, J.P. (Liberal), and Mr Stephen R Allen (Conservative) are to be the candidates. At Pembroke Alderman J W Morison, J.P. (Liberal), who new represents the East Ward, will probably be succeeded by Alderman John Jones, J.P., also a Liberal. The Liberal party have also determined to oppose the return of Alderman Robert George. J.P. (Conservative), for the West, or Monkton, Ward of Pembroke. WHITLAND. AMATEUR CONCERT.—A very successful concert, in aid of the Reading-room, was held at the Board School, Wbitland, on Thursday evening, the 7th instM at 7.30 p.m. Dr Lawrence, Waongron, presided in blp usual genial manner. He kept good order, and was assisted by Mr Soourfield, Board School, as conductor. The concert proved a complete success, both as an entertain. ment and financially. £5 3s 6d was received to the funds of the Reading-room. Another concert is to be held in about three weeks for the same good cause. We hope that the younger element of the town will at once join the reading-room, the fees being so moderate. We hope ere long, as the chairman said, to see if, in a larger and more convenient building. The artistes were all local, and some had not before perf. rmed in public, whilst others were quite at home on the plat- form; but all gave the greatest satisfaction. Most of them had to respond to the repeated cries of encore. Miss Thomas, Tower House; Miss May Davies, Chep- stow House, and Miss Thomas, Board School, actt d as accompanists. The piano was kindly lent by Mrs Jones,, Nazareth. Mr D Morgan Rees, London Hoose, acted as secretary. The following programme was gone through: Pianof irte duet, the Misses Davies; aonff, Pinacl Anrhydedd," Mr D M Rees song, "The Bells of Aberdovey," Miss Mollie Phillips; song, "The Longshorem-n," Mr J Griffiths; song, Y Deryn Par," Miss M Thomas; song, "The Order- Grey," Mr C Thomas son*, Then you'll remember me," Mr Best; song, Miss M Lewis; duet, "The A B C," Mrs Burgess and Mr Williams; sbzig. "The Land of Song," Mr T Nicholas song and chorus, Dyna'r dyn a aiff a hi," Ur W R Davies and party; song, "The Bay of Biscay," Mr Sconrfield "ong, Anchored, Mr Tom Davies; song, "Hiraet b," Dr Williams song, "Clustiau Gwraig," Mr S Williams song, 11 Killarney," Mr Best; duet," The Two Janes," Messrs Davies and Williams. The s6cond pat t con. sisted of singing, reciting, impromptu speeches, etc., for prizes, and were awarded as followsCwmp Llewellyn," Mr Jones; reading music at sight, Mr D Davies; impromptu speech, Mr J B Stephens- recitation, Charge of the Light Brigade," Mr E Howells. That line full of clothes, so perfectly clean, MATCHLESS CLEANSER'S been used, that is easily seen. MILFORD HAVEN. WEDDING OF MR W F EVANS AND MISS JAMBS.— On Tuesday, the 12th inst., the marriage of Mr Wm Frederick Evans, of Hakin, to Miss E M James, the eldest daughter of Mr John James, of Liddeston F,-rm, was solemnised at Hubberstou Church, by the r. ctor the Rev John Bowen Rowlands, M.A., who at the close of the ceremony wished the newly-wedde i pair every happiness. The whole of the party then drove to Haverfordwr-st, the bride and bridegroom afterwards leaving that town by the 5 23 up train, to "pend the honeymoon in visiting Swansea, Cardiff, Barr), and Newport, Mon All hope of comfort in my home had died Until the MATCHLESS CLEANSER SOAP I tried. OUR HEALTH IN WINTER.-Dr Andrew Wilson writing in Lloyd s Newspaper, on diet, says The tfchmg of nature should never be neglected, and in the mstter of wit, ter food let U8 see we are. not wronw, and take sufficient tat, for the changes that result in the wear and tear of our bodies are lessened in intensi-y by th- fat of food, aod the need for flesh is always less when fat forms a due proportion of our die' The Doctor procee s to enumerate natural products that ae admirable, -mong them Cocoa" with its con- tained Cocoa Butter. Relatively to this it may be

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CARMARTHEN. LX-ANOAW SCHOOL BOARD.-The nominations for the Ll«ngain School Board eleotion, which (had there been a contest) would have taken place to-day (Friday), are at follows -Jpmes Uavies (Cochybarlya), Thomas Jones (Penyclyn), Thomas Morris (Gre-n Castle), D Thomas (Wernd,iu), and Thus Willjums (Llwyccelyn). There will be no election, as the nominations correspond with the number of vacant seats. CARMARTHEN BIRDS AT THE CETSTAL PALACK SHOW- -In last week's issue we publshed the successes which Carmarthen bird fanciers obtained at the CrNsial Palace Show. The Feathered World, in referring to the goldfinch of Mr T C Davies, h-irdretiser and tobacconist, King-stieet, Carmarthen, who gained the first prize, aays A gem of the first water, about the best all- round goldfinch we ever remember seeing. It stood well ahead of anything io the class." Respecting Mr K J Andrew's bullfinch, the same j urnalsayn: "A very brilliant breast and cap, and good markings." VACANCIES IN THE CARMARTHEN DISTRICT COUNCIL. —The seat on the Carmarthen District Council for the Llangunnor Ward, which had been rendered vacant through the disqualification of Mr David Prosser (B'ynderwen), be being a surveyor in the employment of the county, will be contested by to candidates Fou no-.in-tions were received, namely, Mr Joseph Coyah (M unt Hilt Nurseries), Mr He<bert Griffiths (farmer, Pen<tdaulwyn-ganol), Mr John Evans (Panty- parchell), and Mr Henry Thomas (Tyllwyd-mawr). The two first mmtioiied have withdrawn, leading the latter two to contest the seat. The election takes place to-day (Friday). LECTUBB AT CARMARTHEN—On Friday last, at Priory- street Narional Schools, the Rev A T Friar delivered an interesting lecture upon Home Missions. It is to be regre'ttd that the attendance was small, as ih,, ¡',ctUI er treated his subject in a most lucid and masterly manner. The chair was occupied by the Bishop of Swansea. A vote of thanks terminated the meeting. DEATH OF MRS. RBES, FRIAR'S PARK, CARMARTHEN. —Many %ill feel real s) mpatby with P.C. Rees, of the Carmarthen Borough Force, whose wife died suddenly at their residence in Fdar's Park about 7 30 on Satur- day evening. Shi hd been rather ill since the evening before, but her death was quite unexcectad. She was a good wife and excellent mother, and leaves besides her husband four children, all practically grown up. She was a sister of the lite Riv John Jones, who was the late Arch-teacon Williams's first curate at Carmar. then, and who went afterwards to Llanfihangel-Geneur- glyn Mrs Rees was 54 years old at tre time of her death. CARMARTHEN UNITED CHOIR. -The committee of this choir have decided to bold sacred concerts at the Town Hall on the second Sunday in each month during the time they will practice for the National Eisteddfod. Several well-known local artisteB have promised to assist to mllke these concerts a success. The first concert will take place on Sunday, March 10th, at 8 p.m and the Mayor (Mr H B White), who is president of the choir, will be asked to preside. The following gentlemen have consented :to act as vice-president. A!dermen 0 W Jones and T Jenkins; Messrs W Morgan Griffiths, Charles Jones (Quay), H Cadle, J Lewill (Johnstown), W S Phillips, W Isaac, and D Griffiths (Compton House). The secretary has received a donation of £ 1 Is from each of the following gentle- men Messrs W Morgan Griffiths, C W Jones, C Jones (Quay), and W Isaac (Stepney House). DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAMS, 101, LAMMAS-STREBT, CARMARTHEN.—The friends of Mr Thomas Williams, superintendent of the Prodential Assurance Company, 101, Lammas-street, Carmarthen, will sympathise with him in the- affliction he has sustained by the los of his wife. She had been ailing some months, suffering from epilepsy. On Sundav, December 30, last year, she had an attaok from which she never fully recovered, and on Wednesday last week she was going to bed, when she had another fit, and fell on the stairs. Con- cussion of the brain was the result, and she was uncon- scious till her death, which took place about 7 o'clock the next day. The deoeased, who was 44 years of age, was a kind and affectionate mother, and leaves, besides her husband, a daughter (married), and four sons to mourn her departure. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Tuesday, at two o'olock, the Rev D Evans, of Lammas-street Chapel, being the prinoipal officiating minister. MARRIAGE OF MR. JOHN MORRIS, LITTLB BRIDGE- STREET, CARMAItTHatc.-On Thursday morning, the 14th met., a quiet, but interesting wedding, took place at Priory-street Chapel, Carmarthen, between Hannah Peter James, Priory-street, Carmarthen, and Mr John Morris, woollen manufacturer, Little Bridge-street, Carmarthen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev G H Roberts, pastor. The best man wes Mr Daniel James, brother of the bride, while Miss Lizzie Morris, sister of the btidegroom, acted as bridesmaid. The bride, who was attired in a charming fawn ooetume, with hat to match, was given a-ay by her ancle, Mr James, Wood's-row. The h..ppy couple, who were the, recipients of numerous costly presents, spent their honeymoon at Swansea. CARMARTHEN Soup KITCIIEN.-The Mayor begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following: Mra Lester, Furnace Lodge, 91 Mr Evan Roberts, Parade, 10s; a friend, per Rev J N Thomas, 5s Mr W Rees, Carmarthen, 5s Mr John Williams, 7, Richmond- tt:rrace, 10. 6d: Mr Thomas Davies, 116, Priory- street, 5s; Mr Daniel Jones, contractor, 10s 6d; Mr William Thomas, 7, Hall-street, £ 1 Is from a Friend of the Poor, 10s Mr John Davies, 53, King-street, 5s; Mrs E Horton, Kensington, London (second subscrip- tion), £1 Mr Charles William Jones, Picton-terrace, £ 1 Is; the Misses Jenkins, Penymorfa, 5s; Rev 0 G Brown, Training College, IOIJ; Mr R M Thomas, Picton terrace. £ 2; Mr Evan Jones, 107, LammaH- Picton terrace.. Mr John Morgan, borough surveyor, ?s street, 10,; Gd; Messrs Owen and Talbot Norton, £ 1 Is Mrs Howell Davies, 13, Parade, 5s; Mrs J Lewis Philippe, Bola- haul, 10s Mr Thomas. Furnace House, 10s; Rev R G Lawrence, Middleton Hall, £1; Rev Philemon Moore, Road Hill, 108 6d; Mr W Finch, Nott-square, 5s Rev T R Walters, The Parsonage, £ 1 Is; Mr Jonah Davies, solicitor, Li Is: Miss Frances Davies, Quay-street, 2s 6d Mr J Crowley, :No. 8, Francis-terrace, 10s 6d Mr Thomas Jenkins, Tbe Friary, £1 Is; W. K.N., 2s 6d; English Congregational Church, per Mr Thomas Lloyd, secretary, j61 10s Mr Walter J Evans, Green Hill (second subscription), 10s 6d and a sack of peas by Mr James Brigstocke. DEATH OF A SISTER OF THE LATE MR. GEORGE THOMAS, (ARM.kItTil Eli. -,kt.,tn v will regret to hear of tr.e recent deu h, at Mancheoter, of Eca,iy, widow of the Rev Edward Higginson, of Hull, Wakefield, and Swansea. She wa horn on toe 31st of March, 1826, j and was a daughter of Mr George Thomas, soli itor, town clerk of Carmarthen She was one of the y unger i f eluven children, who, after the death "f heir father, •vere brought up by thei- mother at Ferryside, near Oarm ithen. She was at o- e time teaching a a, h ol at Wak-field, and tlv-re in 1857 sh;) bee m toe second wife of the Rev'Edward Hij-ginson. Hi* mininUral labours w-re changed in 18.58 to Swansea. She -nsisted hi.1) in the t-anslation (1859) of the younger Coque.el's Fine Art- in iUly in their Reli^iuu* Aspect. She rendered valuable service ts a member of the 8-anioa School Board, es^eei'illy by the in roduetion of Kinder- garten methods. H< r interen' extended further t.. the w hol- range of women's questiot-e, us 'o occupations, public wo.k, and political ruh a; and her fden.ta' ip wa given with tipecial readioess to such vouog women as were endeavouring to make careers of their own. Tf e interment took phre at the Southern Cemetery, Mar.che4er, the Rev E P Borrow, M.A., of Cross-street Chapel, oiffciating. ST. PETER'S SOCIAL GATHERING.—In consequence of a meeting of members of the St Peter's and St. Johns' c t)gregatioDs, held at the vestry in the beginning of the present month, a social gathering was held at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, 00 Thursday, the 14th i. at. Those who arrarigod the affair had decided that it should be a social evening in every seose of the word, and one which would bring all the me ti bers from both congregations into closer coooaDanicati n. The decora- tions, although not of au elaborate character, were, nevertheless well chosen and tastefully executed. Great credit is due to those members of the committee who worked in this direction, esp-cially Mr Ernest Collier, architect, Carmarthen; Mr U E Davies, chemist, King-ntreet, and Mr Theo Rogers, Lammas- street. Tickets were sold for two shii ings, a very considerate tariff for the amount of enjoyment pro- vided. The proceedings commenced lit six o'clock, and ended at eleven o'clock sharp. 10 the lower rooms ttJa was provided, and the sevAnl laaies who rendered valuable assistance in thi* department we e Mrs Lloyd, the Vicarage MrsCEDavi«s, Mrs T E Brigstecke, Miss E M Davies, Mrs Humphries, Mrs Walter Spurrell, King street; Mrs T Davies, Piiory-street; MISB Brown, Mrs Henley, Parade, and Mis. Lewis, Queen- sroet. In the adjoining room b igatelle tables were fixed, these being under the superintendence of Mr Theo Rogers. They were lent by the Bishop of Swansea and Mr T E Brigotooke, King-street. The first hour woa Jaken up in social greetings and con- versations, and afterwards, between the intervals of a musical programme, dancing was indulge! in. Those who took part at the concert were Mr James Morgan, Mr Walter Spurrell ftnd party, Miss Alice Phillips, the Misses Jones, Guildhall-square Mr Victor Jones, Mrs Griffiths, Compton Bouse; Miss Williams, Bank House; Miss Pritchard. and Dr Evans. The piano was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr E Colby Evans, Guildhall- square. The and other decoiations were contri- buted by the Bishop of Swansea, Mr E A Rogers, Queen-street; Mr Henry Cadle, Half Moon Hotel; Mr E 0 Davies, King-street, and Mr Henry Thomas, Golden Anchor. The scene in the large room was a most pleasing one. The persons who paid for admis- sion numbered about 300, and the majority of these directed most of their attention to dancing. Messrs Jones' talented orchestra was in attendance, and per- formed the following programme with every eredit,: — Valse, Ship I Love lancsrs, 11 Songs 01 London"; polka. "My Little Lot"; valse, "Ktaa of Love"; pall de qnatre, "Dandy Coloured Coon"; polka, "Trial Trip" 4 lancers, "Round the Town"; valse, "Baby"; pas de quatre, "Old Virginialancers, "Utopia" quadrille, Merry England MrCWhite- oak acted in the capacity of M.C., and and gave every II..tisfllction. One of the featuies of the dance was the marked absence of any stiffness otereserve, which, had itaexisted, would have certainly oaused much annoyance and disgust. The whole fonction was a thorough sucoess, and will, probably, be an annual event. It may be mentioned that the whole of the arrangements had been carried out under the direction of Mr J P Carter and Mr C E Davies, churchwardens of St Peter's Church. Mr A B Dawns had charge of the catering arrangements, and gave enl ire satisfaction. LLANGENDEIRNE. PARISH COUNCIL.—The Pariah Council met at the Board School, Bankffosfelin, last Friday evening. Present:—Mr William Harries (chairman), Mr J Lewis, Mr T Williams, Mr H Howells, Mr W Jenkins, Mr W Evans, Mr J Davie, Mr D Davies, Mr Titus Jenkins, Mr G Williams, Mr D Evans, and the clerk (Mr T Jenkins) It was agreed to open a cookery class in connection with the classes promoted by the Coanty Council. The clerk was in. structed to write to the Charity C mmissioners in* quiring as to the trusteeship and administration of Catherine Goldfrap's Cbarity. A small committee was also appointed to make inquiries &8 to parish books, i maps, &c., and to report to the next meeting of the cuncil. It was also decided that all the meetings of the council he open, and that the agenda be written or printed in Wetsb. The clerk had an advance of jE-5 to his salary, snbject to an increase at the end of the year should the council think proper to grant it. MYDRIM. APPROACHING WBDDING OF MR. W. J. BUCKLEY AND MISS HOWELL —On last Friday night a committee, representing the Castle Gorfod tenantry and other friends of.14r W J Buckley, Penyf-i, met at the MaeoMwyd Inn, on the estate. There WotS a good attendance. Mr J Williams, Penlan, Llanginning, who aots as assistmt agentwith Mr Buckley Roderick, occupied the chair. The Chairman spoke of the sincere pleasure they all felt in hearing of the happiness that was in store for Mr W J Buckley, who was so much loved for his many good qualities, and particularly his excellence as a landlord. Speaking amidst great applause, he said they would all join him in congratu- lating Mr Buckley on having made so wise and good a choice. In having the kind daughter of their neigh- bour, Colonel Howell, for the partner of his life, Mr Buckley would find a much greater treasure than he would have discovered by searching for a wife on the other side of the Severn, amongst English ladies. Mr Davies, the Close, and otht-r speakers, delivered addresses in the same strain. All the tenants appeared anxious to show their respect for their worthy landlord, and several expressed their intention of taking steps by themselves, or in conjunction with others, to show their feelings on the occasion. On the weddinr-day there will be bnnfires and festivities of carious descriptions. CADBURT'S COCOA. "A Cocoa possessing valuable flesh-forming qualities, and imparting strength and staying power. "-health. r6974 CONWIL. A I I BIDDIING AT CONWIL.—On Tuesday, one of the old-fashioned" bidding" weddings took place at Conwil. The parties married were Mr Harry Lloyd, Priory-street, Carmarthen, and Miss Sarah Ann Jones, daughter of Mrs Jones, Farmer*' Arms, Conwil, and un I il recently barmaid at the Nelson Hotel, Carmarthen. The ceremony was performed at the Calvinistic Methodist Cbapel, Conwil, by the Rev T Job. The best man was Mr Herbert Lloyd, brother of the bride- groom, while Miss Margretta Jones, sister of the bride, acted iu the capacity of bridesmaid. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr W Owens. Amongst those who formed the wedding party were Mr Riobard Morris, Little Water-street. After the ceremony had concluded, a tea-party and "bidding" was held at Gronglas, at which a large number of friends were present. A mott enjoyable time was spent by all. The happy couple left for Swansea the following morn- ing, where they will spend their honeymoon. GIVEN A WAY.-Clever recipes for Dainty Dishes are given away with every Packet of Bird's Custard Powder. A 6d Packet contains sufficient for 'three pint of choice, delicious Custard, without Eggs. LLANDOVERY. TOWN COUNCIL.—LIVELY MEETING.—At the council meeting on Saturday week, the Mayor (Mr 0 P Lewis) presided.—The application of the Gas Company relative to the increase in the amount for lighting the town from E80 to £100. which has on previous occasions been discufsed, was again brought before the council for con- sideration.—A somewhat heated discussion ensued be- tween two of the directors of the Gas Company, viz., Aldermen T Jones and J Watkins, and Councillor T Watkins, who championed the ratepayers' caofe.-After Councillor Watkins had concluded his speeoh, Alderman Jones criticised it as merely an election cry intended to carry favour with the ratepayers." To this Councillor Watkins waraoly objected, and called upon Alderman Jones to withdraw his observations. -This Alderman Jooes did, observing the while that he would leave the public to judge between them.—Councillor Watkins remarked that he could not see what election was on now, and repeated the statement several times until requested by ths Mayor in a courteous manner to desist.-It transpirad during the discussion that this extra charge was constituted by the Gas Company at their last meeting throagh their sacretary, they stating in their ultimatum" that they be paid an increase of L20 a year, or that they be allowed to place to one of the public lamps a test metre, and charge at the rate of 5d per 1,000 cubic feet." The Gas Company expressed through their directors their willinguess to abide by such a course if the revenue of the company derived onlyJESO per anonm.-The Mayor here questioned the liability of depending upon a test metre, as some of these metres would show a tremendous consumption even in an hour.—Aldermen Jones and Watkins raised a strong objection to such a remark, alleging that it imputed a desire on their part to obtain money under false pretences.-Tbe matter, however, dropped without any course being decided en. IMPORTANT.—In view of the recent drought, and th present shallow state of wells, &c., it behoves every householder to see that the water supply is filtered through a Maignen's Patent Filtre Rapide. "A better filter could not be desired." -Lancet. Foil particulars and medical evidence post free from Maignen's Filtre Rapide and anti-Calcairo Co., Ltd., 255, Regent-street, London, W.