The Welshman

CARMARTHEN COUNTY POLICE COURT. The magis- trates present on Saturday were-Mr C W Jones, in the chair; and Mr John Lloyd Thomas, Gilfach. No business was transacted. ST CLEARS, LACOHARNE, AND PENDINE RAILWAY. -Mr J A K Broad wood and Mr Edward Falkener have presented petitions against the St Clears, Laugharne, and Pendine Railway Bill, when the Committee stage has been reached. ELECTION OF BOROUGH AUDITORS.—For the offices of boroogh auditors Mr Walter Jenkins, jeweller, Guild- hall-square, has been proposed by Mr Evan Morgan, and seoonded by Mr H C Tierney; and Mr Thomas Jones, Mansel street, proposed by Mr Charles Finch, and seconded by Mr David Williams. There being no other candidate both gentlemen were returned to-day (Friday) unopposed. THE POOR OF LLANGUNNOCK.—THE^pqor of Llan- gunnock parish have not been forgotten ny their old friend, Mrs Morris, of Coomb, daring the late severe weather. Mrs Morris generously sent a sum of money to tha vicar of the parish, which he has distributed, to the bedt of his ability, according to her wishes. Mrs Morris is most kind-hearted, and has always, by her practical sympathy, proved herself to be a genuine -friend of the poor. We are all delighted to hear that Eister will see her baok to remain amongst us. ELECTION OF CONDUCTORS FOR LLANELLY NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. -A meeting of subscribers to the Llanelly National Eisteddfod and guarantors was held on Wed- nesday evening last week, Mr Tom Hughes in the chair. It was decided, on the motion of Mr W W Brodie, seconded by Mr B R Bees, that the list of nominations for conductors should be reduced to eight. The final voting resulted in the selection of the follow- ing, viz., Cadvan, Mabon, Gurnos, and Judge Edwards (America). The list of presidents was reduced to 23. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL, CARMARTHEN.—The members of the Band of Hope, in connection with the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, held a tea meeting on the 21st ult. The tables, which were very artistically decorated, were presided over by Miss. Edith Edwards, assisted by Miss L Morgan and Mr J L Edwards; Miss Jane Ann Harris and Mies A Morgan, Albert House, assisted by Mr T Lloyd, Mansel-street, Miss Hodges, Miss Pollie Jones, Mies Amy Williams, Cardigan House, and Miss May Davies, assisted by Mr T C Evans, Wellfield-road Mrs P D Lewis and Mrs Evan Evans, Fishpond-terraco, and Miss Sarah Ann Evans, Barn's-row Miss Williams, Wood's-row, Miss Jones, Priory-street, and Miss Maud Harris, King-street, assisted by Mr W K Morgan, Albert House. Afier- wards an interesting programme wax gone through, the items being contributed by the members. SHIPPING AT CARMARTHEN QUAY.—The 8.8. Tivyside arrived on Tuesday and Thurmj ,y with general caruoes from Bristol for Mr T Jenkios, merchant, Carina'theD. The s.s. Tralea ,rei w" I oa Sunday with a cargo of slag for Mr T Richards, merchant. Priory-street. The schooner Hilda is at present discharging a cargo of slates and general ware for- Mr U Jones, "late merchant, Quay. NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE RAILWAY. -The North Pem- brokeshire and Fishgoard R4ilw.-y Biil (Llandilo Loop Railway and Narber h and Cxrmarthen Eitension Railways) was on Monday under th" consideration of the Examiner. The promoters pro""d compliance with the further Standing Oidets requiting the consent of the shareholders to the Bill, and tne Examiner ordered it to be reported to the House of Lords for second reading. AGRICULTURB IN KENT. MrjD Prosser, of Sheernesa kindly sends us a copy of a local paper, giving a report of the Assessment Committee, at the place of which, Mr Prcsaer is chnirman. The report proves, that farm- ing has reached a very low ebb in Kent. The assessment of many farms have been reduced to about a third, and in a few case to lit. le over a fourth of the amount at which they were rented some years ago. INQUEST LAST WEEK.-A CORRBCTION. -In a report of an inquest which we published last week, Dr A R Carver was made to sa) th; t the gave the deceased ''a belladonna douche in the throat." It would be tedious to explain how this foolish blunder occurred. What Dr Carver really said was that he ordered belladonna and glycerim for external <»pplicatioo." CARMARTHEN AMATEUR CYCLING CLUB.—At a meeting of the Carmarthen Amateur Cycling Club, it was decided to present Mr W Roger., Obapfl-street, an old member of the club, with a testimonial on the occasion of his departure from the town. It was also decided, on the proposition of Mr Joseph Isaac, seconded by Mr H F Davies (captain), that a "smoker" be held on Tuesday. March 5: h, to ce ebrate the departure of the ex-ohairman, Mr Evan Morris. THE LATE REV. J. WYNDHAM LEWIB.- Writing on behalf of the family of the late Rev and Mrs J Wyndham Lewis, and also of the Rev Daniel Lewis, rector of ('aerphilly, the Rev B Ceitho Davies wishes to convey their sincerest thanks to the large number of friends throughout the Principality who have sent telegrams and letters of condolenoe in their sad berea»e*nt-nt. They have been deeply touched by these kind expressions of sympathy, &nd have been much strengthened to bear under the terrible blow and irreparable loss that has befallen them. The communications hue been so numerous that the family must ask friends to accept this as the only intimation of their gratitude. CARMARTHEN DISTRICT COUNCIL —A bye-election for a vacant seat on the Carmarthen District Council, occasioned by the disqualification of Mr David Prosser, Brynderwen, took place at Login Schoolroom on Friday last. Two candidates—Mr Henry Thomas, Tyllwyd- mawr, and Mr John Evans, Pantyparchell —contested the seat, the former receiving 86 votes and the latter 79. Mr Thomas was therefore duly declared eleoted. 1ST. V. B. WELSH REGIMBNT. -Orders for the week ending 9th March, 1895 :-Orderlies for the week, Col.-Sergeant W Lewis and Sergeant D Rogers. Com. pany drill on Monday, at 7 30 p.m. (plain clothes). Recruits' drill on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m. Signalling practice on Monday and Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. Morris Tube practice on Monday, from 2 to 5 p.m and on Thursday from 2 to 5 and at 7 p.m. Monday next being the commencement of the drill season, the attendance for drill prizes will count from that date.—By order, A. E. O. NORTON, 2nd-Lieutenant commanding H Company. CARMARTHEN BOROUGH POLICE COURT.-The borough police court was held at the Town Hall, on Monday, before the Mayor (Mr H Brunei White), and Mr Howell Howelis, Pontcarreg. Benjamin Thomas, Red Cow Inn, Bridge-street, applied for, and obtained, an occasional license at the Carmarthenshire Ploughing Match to be held at Havodweo. Obstructing the High- way.—Zaohariah Pohok, George Watkins, David Evans, and Edwin Baker, timber cutters, employed by a Newport firm of timber merchants, were charged with allowing certain timber to remain upon a oaf/aiu high- way leading from Glandwr, pst Pentrehydd, to Car- marthen, such being a danger and interruption to persons duvmg along that road. Defendants were each fined 5s and costs. MYRDDIN LODGE, I.O.G. T. The usual weekly meeting was held on Friday evening at the Lower Assembly Room. Three new members were ioitiatt d. The following programme was well carried out: Reading, Mr T Thomas; song, Mr D J Jeremy, Cloth Hall recitation, Miss Rees, Anchor House; song, Mr Rowland Hugheo, Presbyterian College; recitation, Mr Stephens, London House; song, Mr W E Davies address, Mr Morgans; recitation, Mr T G Rees. Votes of sympathy were passed with the families of the late Rev J W Lewis and Mrs Williams, Lammas-street, in their sorrow. Tne meeting on Friday next, to begin at 8 p.m., will be ('pen to the public, All invited. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-Last Friday evening, at the College Library, a meeting was heU onder the auspices of the above society, when Mr R T Jenkins read an able and in- structive paper on Christopher Marlowe." In the course of his paper he adenirtbly delineated the life and character of Marlo ve, a'ld gave emphacie to bis obscure beginning, the rapid growth of his popularity, and his painfully tragic en-t "r Jenkins also claimed him to be the precursor of thu inyriad-minded William Shakespeare, and based this claim on the characteristic style and method of the literary productions of Christopher Marlowe. The following members took part in the interesting discussion tbal followed Mr Charles Davies, Mr J R Salmon, Mr D D J jseph, Mr Thomnsj W Jones, Mr Rowla-id Hughes, and Mr J Maldwyn Jones. Mr Emrys Lloyd iilied the chair in an admirable manner. A beurty vote of thanks to the chairman and the introducer brought the meeting to a close. LBCTURE ON Ie PATAGOIA." With the object of helping to raise funos for the relief of the distress new prevailing at Carmarthen, Mr J Patag,onia Lewis delivered a most interesting lecture on "Patagonia" last Monday evening at Penygraig Chapel, a 'ew tnilea from Carmarthen. Mr D D Jon s, Waterloo House, Carmarthen, presided, and for a lecture in a small country obapel the attendance was extremely good. It is expected that the proceeds will reach abnutJM. Mi Lewis succeeded in interesting his audience very deeply. His experience on the pa-sage out, the exciling and perilous lion hunt in which he took part, the sudden and comple: e des ruciion of a rich wheat crep by a plague of locusts, &c., were some of the incidents which Mr Lewis treated in an instructive acd enter- taining manner, acd with the freshness which belongs only to the words of an eye-witness. He also exhibited peooliar Indian weapons, skins and other curiosiiits of the distant land of which he spoke. The Rev George Evans, Penitarn, proposed, and Mr Josiah Davies, Presbyterian College, seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, and both gentlemen spoke in very laudatory terms of the treat which the audience had enjoyed. The motion was carried with acul-iraation. Oa the motion of the lecturer, seconded by Mr Lodwig, the chairman was cordially thanked. PEMBROKE AND TENBY RAILWAY.—Tbe following seventy-first half-yearly report of the Directors was read at the general half-yearly meeting of the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company, held at the Great Western Railway Hotel, Paddington, on Wed- nesday last: The statement of accounts ior the half- year ending 31st December, 1894, duly audited and certified, are herewith submitted. The receipts were 1;15,140 15s 2d. against £15,018 68 9d. being an increase of P.122 8s 5d. The expanditure was £ 7,714 3s 7d, as compared with L7,329 5s, an increase of X384 18s 7d. The working chirges for the half-year were 50-9, as against 48'3 per oent. During the half- year 187,219 passengers were conveyed over the line, being an increase of 4,907, and in receipts therefrom L139 16s. The new work for complying with the order under the" Regulation of. Railways Act, 1889," has been completed, ready for inspection. It is, however, contemplated carrying out some further improvements at the Tenby Station, the outlay for which has been sanctioned by the Board of Tr"do. The North Pem- brokeshire and Fishguard Railway Company have deposited a Bill seeking Parliamentary powers, and your direotors are lodging a petition against such portions thereof as are likely to adversely aff,ct the interests of this company. After providing for the interest on all fixed charges, there is a balance of L4,822 4s 6d, out of which the dividend is recommended on the Preference Shares at the rate of 4t per oent per annum for the half-year, carrying forward a balance of £1408& 6d. This compares with the sime rate for the corresponding period last year.—On the motion of Mr Griffith Boscawen, seconded by Mr Isaac Smedley, a resoluiiou was passed adopting tbe report, and declaring a dividend of 4-1 per. cent. ST. PETER'S C.E.T.S.-A very large audience assembled in the Priory-street Ntional Schools on Monday evening last, to bear an address by the Rev D Pughe Evans, rector of Lampeter-Velfrey, who, as it will be remembered, when Vicar of St Peter's, first started the Church of England Temperance Society in Carmarthen. Although a good many years have passed since then, the meetings have been kept going regularly every winter, with the result that the branch is now one of the best in the diocese, there being at present considerably over 200 members, and an average attendance of nearly 300 at every a.eeting. ihe itev J Daniel occupied the chair, and the programme was an exceptionally good one. The first item was a violin taolo by Master D J De Lioyd, which was played splendidly. Mr J Curaotauus Davies followed w,th a very good Welsh song. Miss Rye Woodman then gave a recitation, fer which she was loudly applauded, after which Miss Nanno Jenkins gave a song in good style and taste, and was encored. Master Haydn Harding, who possesses a very fine voice, sang The Step upon the Stair," a song composed by the late Mr C Videon Harding. He was warmly encored, and responded with "The Children's Home." The Rev D Paghe Evans then a splendid address on Temperance and Purity, moie especially to the young men. We trust that the ray, gentleman's plain speaking will bear good fruit. THE PEMBROKE AND TENBY RAILWAY.—The Pem- broke hnd Tenby Railway Company make no altera- tions in their trains for March. A CARMARTHEN RATEPAYER'S APPEAL.-The faU of rain on Saturday last produced a disastrous effect upon the streets in Carmarthen and those parts of the thorough tare which had not been cleared of the snow. The latier were in an especially deplorable state, for in some parts the mixture of snow and rain was almost ankle de p. The upper part of King-street seems to have frozen worse than other parts of the town, which could be seen from a notice written in blue pencil, stuck near the entrance of Mr James Brigstocke's (chemist) establishment. It was as followm: Wanted, a Town Coonoillor, Surveyor, or one of the unemployed, to clean away the gutter and grating in front of this house' Signed, a Ratepayer, but not one of .the Council." Another notice was fixed next to this stating that was the Second time of asking." The ratepayer in question, undoubtedly, had some cause for complaint, for the gutttrs were completely flooded with water and snow. Then, agein, it was really dangerous to pass through Condait- ltine during the day, on account of its dirty and slippery state. It may be mentioned that the ratepayer, out of common decency, employed men to clean the lane at his own expense. The fluoding of gratings and gutters has now been remedied by the Corporation labourers. FOKESTERS' SMOKER AT CARMARTHEN.—On Tuesday, at the G. Iden Lion, Lammas-street, Carmarthen, the fifth "smoker" was given by the members of the Ancient Order of Forester*. The programme on this, as on other occasions, was arranged by Bro. T C Davies, 5, King-eireet, and will speak for itself. Bro. W Matthews, P.C.R., occupied the chair, and there was a large number of members, together with a few invited friends, present. The programme wa as follows :—Song, Write me a letter from home," Bro. Charles Finch (treasurer); song, "Goodwin Sands," Mr Arthur Lynch (encored); sonil, Mona," Mr Tom Bnrtlett (encored), responded with "The White Squall" recitation, "A Lancashire Lad," Mr A LI Davies song, "Swannee River," Mr J Morris violin solo (a), romarce (Pllpioi), (b). mazourka (Wienawski), Mr Victor Jones; song, "Admiral Tom," Mr Dan Bartlett; sketch, "Pat Fagan," Bro. J W Linnett; dramatic sketch, Mr Gomer Davies; song, 'E dunno where 'e are," Mr J H Sporry (encored), responded with Marching." It was mentioned by the chair- man that that concert would be the last of the series, and that a dinner would be held shortly to conclude them. R S.P.C.A. (CARMARTHEN BRANCH).—ANNUAL MBBT- ING.—The annual meeting of tue Carmarthen Branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Croelty to Animals was htld at the Lower Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, on Tuesday afternoon last. The Rev T R Walters, M.A., occupied the obair, there being present, besides the Hon Secretary (Miss Gwyn, Fern side): Mrs T R Walter, St David's V.carage; Mrs Lloyd, The Vicarage; Mra Dudley Bill, Picton-terrace, Car- marthen Mr 0 W Jones, J.P. Principal Walter J Evans, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen; the Rev Pugh Evans, Lampeter-Velfrey; and the society's inspector, Mr Albert Hernimao.—The minutes of the last meeting were read and eigned. af er which the annual report was rrad. The retort recognised the valuable assistance rendered to the society by those ladies and gentlemen who had collected subscriptions. Thii notice of head teachers of schools was called to the prize essay on the proper treatment of animals, for which priZtl would be awarded.-Tbe Inspector's report stated that daring the year 55 convictions had been registered. Twenty-three admonitions had been sent from the Home Office, in which the e-idence was insufficient to prove a cooviction. The nnmber of dismisot-d cases was foor. Hones were the victims of ill-treatment in the majority of casei. In two oases the persons were sect to prison. He (the Inspector) had a'tended all the fairs and markets; and also slaughter-bouses, as well as tbe disembarkation of cattle at New Milford. He bad frequently inspected the loading of cattle at railway stations, and also the conveying of live poultry and hhds. Mr C W Junes proposed, and Mrs T R Walters seconded, that the reports te adopted, printed, and ciroula ed amongst the public generally.—Tbe proposition was carried. —The Rev Pugh Evans proposed that the treasurer, eecretary. and committee be re-elected. -Mr C W Jon-s said he had not attended committee meetings as often as he would wish, and he there- fore desired to withdraw his name from the com- m.ttee. Another reason why be wished to do so was that it might appear strange to some people that he, one of the committee, should sit on the Bench to try cruelty oases. He would suggest thst the mayor (Mr H Brunei White) should be placed on the com- mittee in his stead.-Rev Pugb Evans then added to his proposition that the old committee, with the exception of Mr C W Jones, be re-elected, and tht Mr H B White, Miss Thomas and Miss Edith Thomas (Dis- gwilfa), and Mr T E Brigstocke be added to the committee.—This was unanimously carried.—It was resolved, on the proposition of Principal Evans, seconded by Mrs Lloyd, that a vote of thanks be accorded to Miss M Brown, King-street, for the valuable assistance rendered by her iii collecting subscriptions -The treasurer's report was read out, and showed a balanoe due from the treasure of JEI 2s 5d. The question as to the advisability of holding a public meeting this year at Carmarthen was next discussed. Durrng the oourae of the discussion it was stated tbat the last meeting was held as far back as 1889. That meeting was a most succeesful one. Eventutlly Mr* Walters proposed, and Mrs Dudley Hill seconded, that a public meeting be held at Carmarthen. This was unanimously carried.-The Rev Pugh Evans referred '0 the Ten by branch, wbich hd lately become defunct, and could not explain why this -as so. He would propose that steps be taken in order to re-s'art that branch. Principal Evans seconded, and it was carried. —The Chairman thought tnat some renogni ion should be made of the valuable wot k done by their secretary. Miss Gwyn had undertaken the work for many years past, and had accomplished it with every satisfaction. He proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to Miss Gwyn. Mrs Lloyd seconded, and the resolution was unanimously carried. A vote of thanks to the chair- man brought the meeting to a close. LAMPETER-VELFREY. CO,NCERT. One of the Audience" writes: On the evening of the 18th ult. a concert was held in the Lampeter-Velfrey National School. The programme was of a very miscellaneous character, and was well carried out, the singing being excellent. In the absence of the chairman, Col Macnair, the meeting was conducted by the Rev D Poghe Evans. Great credit is due to the soloists, Misses Harries and Rees, of the Rectory, and Miss Tbofuaa, ot the General Post-office, who was accompanied by Miss Evans on the violin. The Lanmill Party rendered some fine pieces of music, which were not let to pass unnoticed. The conoert whs well attended, the room being really crowded, and many failing to gain admission. Much praise is due to the R-iv P Davies for bis untired energy in superintending the preparatory work. The proceeds, we understand, are to be devoted to the extension of the .il'll1rat vrnund. "'&'VW" WHITLAND. I COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—On Monday the nomin. ations for the County Council took place. Only one nomination was received the Rev W Thomas, Whitland, who has served the district so well in the past. No one ven: ured to attempt contesting the seat, Mr Thomas being most popular throughout all parts of his wide district. Most people will be glad that he has had another c, walk over the course." He waspropo ed by Mr W Scourfield, Board School, and seoonded by Mr W Rees Davie., Chepstow House, the atsentors being Mr P Nicholas Owen, chemist; Mr P W Watkins, Oambnan House; Mr L Harris, ironmonger; Mr J Newton Rees, Emporium; Mr T James, monumental works; Mr J Griffiih Rees, bookseller Mr E Thomas Tower House; and Mr T Williams, 2, Spring Gardens. DEATH OF THE BISHOP OF LLANDAFF'S WIFLI.-The sad intelligence of the eudden de.tb of Mrs Lewis, The Palace, LI-ndeft, was received throughout the town and diairiot on Monday with the greatest regret. The deceased lady and Bishop Lewis were so woll known and beloved throughout the district, having spent the greatest part of their lives at that picturesque little village, Lampeter Velfrey, some three miles from here. The Bishop was long rector of Lampeter and Rural Dem, being afterwards made archdeacon. Much sympathy is felt for the Bishop in his illness and @ad bereavement, and for Mr Arthur Lowis, barrister, his OJ ly son, who is a great favourite among all classes. The funeral takes place on Friday (to-day), at Llan- ddewi-Velfrey Church, which is within a short distance of the Bishop's oountry seat, at Henllan. LLANBOIDY. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—The nominations took pUce at the Board School, Whitian,i, on Monday, Mr James John, solicitor, Carmarthen, being the returning officer. The sitting member, Mr Llewellyn, Cilgynydd, who has served the district faithfully, did not seek re- election. Two were nominated far the coveted seat, namely, Mr Thomas Evans, farmer, and sale collector of Tngfynydd, Llanfallteg (who runs on Independent lines), and Mr David Thomas, of Ca.telldrll.inog, Whitland, who com, s out as a Liberal. Both candi- dates are well known in the district, and, no doubt, a hard battle will be fought. NARBERTH. AGRICULTURAL LECTURE AT LAMPETER-VELFREY.— On Wednesday evenin, the 20th ult., at the Board Schoolroom, Mr J D Williams, assis'Kntmasieratthe Narbtrth Intermediate School, gave a lecture on the" Breeding and rearing of livestock," under the auspices of the Pembrokeshire County Council. Mr J John, Llantidwel, occupied the chair. Before the lecturer was called upon to address the meeting, the Rev L James, C.V., by way of introducing Mr Williams to the meeting, said that he was highly qualified for the task he had taken in hand he not only krie- the theoretical, but also the practical part of farming. Mr Williams studird for some time at the Albert Institution, Dublin, in connection with which is established a farm for tbe purpose "f experimenting in agriculture. He then went to the Royal College of Science, Sooth Kensington, to atudy more fully the scientific feature of this and other subjects. Mr. Williams may be truly called a specialist in agriculture, The lecturer commenced by emphasising the need of scientific stody of farming and the best method of persuing the same. Farmers should carry on a series of experiments on their own farms, or experimental stations should be established in every neighbourhood. The principles of breeding, rearing, and feeding having been fully treated in detail in a very lucid and practical way, Mr Williams exhioited, by means of a magic lantern, typical photographs of the different breeJs, dwelling on the characteristics of the Sborthorn, I Hereford, Norfolk and Suffolk, Don, Aberdeen, Angus, the Highland, the Welsh, Ayreshire, Guernsey, Jersey, and Kerry breeds. At the close of the lecture, Mr Williams invited questions from the audience. Mr Levi Morgan, Mr Joho, and the Rev Lewis James, Brynbank, took part in the discussion. We venture to say that when Mr Williams visits this place again--and we trust to see him often amongst no-the farming fraternity will attend in greater numbers. We under. stand that Mr Williams is to visit other places in the neighbourhood of Narberth soon. The farmers should certainly attend these meetings and avail themselves of such valuable opportunities of extending their know- ledge thus offered I hem free of charge. As a result of these leotures, it is to be hoped that the agriculturists I in the district of Narberth will bestir themselves, and show their appreciation of the advantages to be derived from a scientific study of agriculture, by sending their children to the intermediate school recently opened in Narberth, where this branch of knowledge is specially taught. We are certain that this would be one very effectual method of improving the prospects of agri- culturists amongst us. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.—A meeting of the Narberth Parish Council was held at the Board School, on Monday, the 25-h ult. Present-Mr John Roberts, Mr H P Price, Mr E Phillips, Mr B Eynoh, Mr J James, Mr W Edwards, Mr J Lloyd, Mr T Lloyd, Mr J Howells, Mr 0 Jenkir.s, Mr A Edwards, Mr W Edwards, Mr P Wheeler, Miss Fisher, and Mr D Fisher, clerk.-The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.-The, presiding officer's bill, aa ounting to £5 49 9d, was produced by the Clerk, and it was accepted, subject to ita being checked by the scale allowod by the County Council. -The Clerk produced and read certain correspondence which bad passed between the Clerk of the Rural Sani ary Authority and Mr Beesley, engineer, as to his charges for inspecting the present water supply, and reporting the same to the council, and for preparing and drafting a scheme.— Propone < by Mr W Edwards, and seconded by Mr E Owen, that Mr Beesley be engaged at an inclusive fee of £10 10a.-Carried unanimously.-Mr J Lloyd gave it as his opinion tiitt they bad secured the services of Mr Beisley at a very reasonable fee. The town would be benefited to a considerable extent by a good supply of water, which was not now vtry plentiful.—Messrs T Lloyd, E Phillips, A Edwards, and E Owen also expressed their opinions, and s-iid that a committee should be formed to meet Mr Beesley and go round with him to inspect.—It was ultimately agreed that Mr J Roberts, Mr H P Price, Mr T Lloyd, Mr J Lloyd, Mr E Phillips, Mr P Wheeler, and Mr J James should act in that capacity.—Mr A Edwards moved that the olerk be instructed to write to the Board of Agriculture and to Mr W M Griffiths and Mr E Eaton Evans to ascertain the powers of the Lord of the Manor over the town's moor.—Mr J Lloyd moved that the duties of the Burial Board be taken over as soon as arrangements can be made.—Seconded by Mr P Wheeler. -Resolved that the council draw the attention of the Narberth Highway Board to the Millpond road, with a view of improving the state of ,the road leading from Narberth bridge to Crinow road.—Proposed by Mr W Edwards and seconded by Mr E Owen, that the clerk be instructed to write to the Rev J Morris for permist-ion to inspect the De'otlald's Charity Deed, and for a copy of same and a shedule of all charities in his possession. —Proposed by Mr E Owen and seconded by Mr A Edwards, that the next meeting be held on the 27th of March.—The question of obtaining a safe was dis- cussed, and it WaS oeoided to defer the questioo until the next meeting, the olerk, in the meantime, to enquire whether there was a safe in possession of the Burial Board.—With regard to the clerk's resignation, it was proposed by Mr J Lloyd and seconded by the Vice- cbolrmao, that it be accepted.—Proposed by Mr B Eynon and seconded by Mr E Phillips, that Mr B E'ao< be appointed temporary elerk.-Proposed by Mr P Wheeler and seconded by Mr J Howells, that a special meeting be immediately held to appoint a successor, and it was ultimately agreed to hold a special meeting next Mon(iay. -Proposed by Mr J James and seconded by Mr B Eynon, that it be let by tender.— Proposed by Mr E Owen and seconded by Mr H P Price, that the salary be fixed at JE30 per annum.— Resolution carried. 1ST. V.B. WELSH REGIMENT.—The usual drill of the Narberth detachment (wh'ch has now been formed into a company)tr<ok place on Friday evening last at the Board Schoolroom, Major Price, Lieut Williams, and Sergeant- Major Cook. Haverfordwest, were present, together with the majority of non-commissioned officers and men Sergeant-Major Cook gave the men physical drill for about half an-hour, and afterwards insjructed thtm in squad drill. At the close, Major Price said he thought it a suitatle time to appoint a shooting committee, which he would leave entirely in their hands. Four non commissioned and nine men were subsequently appointed. Sergeant J Owen thought it advisable to call a committee meeting at onoe, so as to frame the rules for the shooting, as certain persons, who were dis- qualified in certain prizes at the last meeting, com- pl lined that tb^y had not received the rules in sufficient time to enable them to quality. 8^rgeant Owen's I suggestion was adopted, and a meeting will be held forthwith. Sergeant J W Thomas complimented Capt Price on his promotion to major, and aked all present to give three hearty cheers to th* major, which was given with gusto. "For he's a jolly good fellow," following. Captain Price suitably responded. Three recruits were sworn in at the clote of the drill. Sergeant-Major Cook gave orders for "arms" to be issued to the men for next parade. PEMBROKE-DOCK. I bouTH PEMBROKESHIRE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.— ANNUAL MEBTING. The annual meeting of the South Pembrokeshire Teachers' Association was held in the Aibion-squaie Schoolroom, Pembroke-Dook, on Saturday la-t, at 2 p.m. Mr Hitchinga, Onelton, presided. The bon secretary (Mr Tymms) being un- avoidably a bsent, Mr T Richards kindly acted in his place. The report of the committee showed a decrease in the number of members. Many former members had loft the neighbourhood, and their successor had not yet joined. In spite of some extraordinary expenses, the treasurer's report showed a favourabla balance. The list of subscribers to the benevolent and orphan funds would bear expansion. It was announced that a concert would shortly be given at Pembroke-Dock, in aid of the fonds, by Mr J B Williams and his talented amateur opera oimpany, the work selected being the ever popular, "Trial by Jury." Votes of thanks were very heartily passed to Mr Hitchmes, the retiring president, and the other officers. Mr T Richards (Carew), was unanimously elected vice-pres'dent. In proposing bim, Mr J H Thomas spoke of Mr Richards'* valuable and unwearied ser-ice for 14 year, in promoting the interests of teachers. The 'ollowing elections were also made:-Mr Tymms, Mr J H Taibot, and Mr J G Taylor, F.C.S. (all re-elected), to be secretary, treasurer, and secretary of the benevolent funds, re- spectively Miss Howells, Miss Langford, Mr Rossit r, and Mr rarl to ba locol secretaries Mis, Conoily, Miss Griffi hs Miss Owen, Mr Lewis, Mr Ncris, Mr Smith, Mr J H Thomas, and Mr D Thomaa, members of com- mittee, and Mr Tom John an-i Mr Sharpie- to represent the association at the coming Easter Contetence of the National Union of Teachers at Manchester. Mr C Clemnow, B.A., the new president, gave an address dealing with current educational topios, and received a hearty vote of thanks. MILFORD HAVEN. ) Plenty of work is in store for the inhabitsnts of this district. Amongst other things, 'he steamship Argen- tine"-minits Jabez Balfour-is in the D'y Dock for repairs, which will necessitate the employment of a ve,y large number of men, many of whom have for a long time been out of work. The work planned out appears to be snfficient for at least one month. PARTIAL SOMERSAULT OF A STEAM TRAWLER. -In consequence of the successful trips madf by steam trawlers of late, one of them became a little excite and behaved in a rather peruliar fashion. She was placed on a grid-iron (not for roasting purposes) and resented, one of the men driving a hot b. It into her side, wiih the result that ahe winced a little bit ard gave the few men employed on her a ducking. Very fortunately, no serious accident occurred, though the rumour spread very quickly would convey to the average mind the idea that the town was depopulated and all the trawlers busted. The ulhole troth, and nothing but the truth, is, that in consequence of a little extra vib'ation, and, probably, incompleted propping, a list took place with one of the trawlers. ARRIVAL OF THE NEW SEAMEN'S MISSIONARY. -Mr Rees, (If LI who has received the "bo.e appoint- ment in place of Mr Bt-njamin Hughes, retired, arrived at this plice on Tuesday, and commences his labours forthwith. DEPARTURE OF THE LATE SEAMEN'S MISSIONARY.— The Rev B Hughes, who has retired fr m active service in the above cause, left here. with his, wife and family, for London, on Thursday. He waa undoubtedly devoted to the various branohes of service at endant on and in connection with his mission, bnt took little or no part whatever in anything, either political, ocial, or religious, connected with the town its,-If, He would r.ther drive or run twenty or ihirty miles than face a ballot-box it appeared to possess no fascination for him. May he and his wife and children prosper in the sphere to whinh they have cone May political life yet possess for him, if not a fascination, at least, a sense of duty which «h"uld ir spire the heart and mind of every Welsh or English citizen. TRADE NOTES -Such is the present state of trade here that Birds are even tempted to enter it to competi- tion with men, at least, so says a recent circular. What next ?

I CARMARTHENSHIRE: AGRICULTURAL 1 SOCIETY. ) I Will Carmarthen Tradesmen Provide Tenant I Farmers' Prizes. The annual meeting of the Carmarthenshire Agri- cultural Society will take place at the Boar's Hoft-i Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday week, the 9th in&t. If any subscriber woold like to propose changes in the prize list, or in the conduct of the show, the secretary (Mr D H Thomas) will be glad to receive early notice of all such suggestions, and will have pleasure in laying them before the committee. The secretary al!,o wiihea us to remind the townspeople of Carmarthen, and especially the tradespeople, that they are largely dependent on the farmers of this neighbourhood, ai d that tbe least they can 110 in retorn is to support the agri- cultural interest. In fact. it will be for their own benefit to support the County Agricultural Show. Mr Thomas intends to go round everv tradesman in Carmarthen, and be will begin his canvass for subscriptions it once. It is his propos >1, and he wishes all intending sub. scribers in the town to bear this in mind-that money subscribed by the townspeople shall be giwen in prizes open to tenant farmers only.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. (Weather Permitting.) THE CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, the 5th inst, at Trelech Church, and on Friday, the 8th inst, at Lletherllestry Gate; each day at 11. THE TIVYSIDE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Monday the 4th inst, at Blaenporth, and on Thursday, the 7th inst, at Llancych Gate each day at 10 45. THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 4th inst, at Windy Hill, and on Thursday, the 7th inst, at Moat: each day at 11. MR. SEYMOUR ALLEN'S HOUNDS will meet on Mon- day, the 4th inst, at Coedcanlas, and on Friday, the 8th inst, at Gloyne: each day at 12. THE DOL-WILYM BEAGLES will meet on Wednesday the 6th inst, at Login, and on Saturday, the 9th inst, at Pantymaen (Llanwinio) each day at 11.

BIRTHS. GREENGRASS—On the 25th ult, at The Barracks, in this town, the wife of C.S.M. H. Greengrass of a son. HmtHEs-lu the 14th ult, at Lexington, Ills., U.S.A. the wife of the Rev J. C. Hughes, B.D., and daughter of Mr D. R. Tank, St. Peter-street, in this town, of a son. THOMAS—On the 26th ult, at 1, Union-street, in this town, the wife of Mr William Thomas of twins (boys). MARRIAGES. HARBISON—YOUNG HUSBAND—On the 14th ult, at qt. Peter's, Cranley-garflens, London, by the Rev A. Henderson, rector of Canton, Cardiff, assisted by the Rev Dr Ridgeway, vicar of the parish, Rev Arthur Leonsrd Harrison, rector of Burton, Pembrokeshire, to Kthel younger daughter of Major-General Younghusband, C S -r. DEATHS. DAVIES-On the 21st nlt, at Capel Evan, Cilrhedvn, Sarah Ann, daughter of Mr John Davies, grocer, aged 2 years. EVANs-On the 22nd ult, at Temperance Yard, Lammas- street, in this town, Mr George Evans, tailor, aged 7G years. HUGHES-On the 20th ult, at Blue-street, in this town, Margaret, wife of Mr John Hughes, of Pensarn, aged 36 years. MALYN-ON the 22nd ult, at Abergwili, Margaret, wife of Mr Edward Malyn, and daughter of the late Mr Davies, of Llwyncalenig, aged 63 years. REEs-On the 20th ult., at Ystrad Farm, near this town, Ann, wife of Mr Thomas Rees, aged 41 years.

CARMART HENS HIRE. ABERCYFOR HALL 4- BWLQHGWYNT ESTATES. THE Sale of this Property is POSTPONED till further notice. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON. 91291 Auctioneers & Estate Agents, Carmarthen. CARMARTHENSHIRE CILHIS-ISSA, in the Parish of Trelech-ar-Bettws. IMPORTANT TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, COLLIERY PRO- PRIETORS, AND OTHERS. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON will SELL -iM by AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmar- then, at half-past Two o'clock in the afternoon, on Satur- day, the 23rd day of March, 1895, in 3 Lots, about 8t acres of remarkably well-grown Larch Poles, suitable for Pitwood and other purposes. Further particulars will duly appear, and in the mean- time may be obtained of Messrs J. Howell Thomas and Son, Estate Agent- and Valuers, Carmarthen. [9165

TO CORRESPONDENTS. TEMPLETON NOTI&S. Mr C Cadogan complains that a Iscurrii, us set at Templeton has accused him of writing N..tes to the Welshman from that pin' e. Mr J G Anderson, we hear, has also been accuetd. This is the first 'ime we have had any communication from these gentlemen, and neither of them has ever written a line f«r thi- j urnal. EALBP'S NOTI&S. -We had no room for Kale-]p's Notes last week. Kalep is a little jealous of the missus," who is certainly a bit above him in literary form, but he is inordinately proud of his Magg," nevertheless Kalep is also an admirer of Billy and Klarionette." He is further proad that Mr James Adams headed the poll at L'acfa'tt'-g. A Welshman reader from the Bills told him "Magg" was "a scorcher." But Kalep ought to know more about, that than the young man from the Hills. IOAN O'R DCFFRYN ON EMMA'S LETTER. loan" writes that he is sorry to differ in opinion irom Emma." He meant no harm by calling the Llan. dislilio ladies gossips. Although he said nothing of "the b"lanoeo of kindness, &o. he acted on that principle. Emma" being a woman is interested, and cannot possibly give an unbiassed opinion as to whether sbe or her sisters are gossips. 44 loan" has nothing to gain by slandering his native villagers. If it were true that he had a -44 female relation," is it possible that he would reproach her through the papers ? He says that 44 women are not all his 11 hobby," for be asked a few questions about a school. He thoroughly agrees with one sublime sentence of Emma's" but philosophers nor women do not always practise their Ieachings Un peth ydyw dweyd, peth arall yw gwneud." He asks (1) How does" Emma know he has a 14 female relatioo at Llandiiwilio ? (2) How does she know he bad any former teacher or tator P (3) What does she mean by 41 sky-pilot "P HELD OVER.-Among the more important matters which we have been obliged to hold over is Klairionette's article on 11 Soc-alism," and further remarks on 44 Social Christianity," by Mr D D Joseph. AT EIN GOHEBWYR. Dymanaf bysbysu i'r amryw ohebwyr Cymreig ysgrifenadau pa rai Bydd ddim yn ymddaogos yr wythuos hon, oberwydd prioder gofod, Y oaiff eu jsgrifenadau arddangos mor fuan ac sydd yn bossibl.

CARMARTHEN TOWN NOTES. Mabon" will ,be at Kidwelly, assisting Mr D Stephens, on Saturday evening. A free breakfast for children was given at the English Baptist Chapel at 9 o'clock this morning. The clergy had a "quiet day" at St Peter's Church on Monday last. < The second annual Cinderella danoe was given by Messrs Jones's Band, at the Assembly-rooms, on Monday last, and proved to be a thorough success. Complaints have been made to us that certain people who keep pigs have been buying the carcasses of horses that died of mortification to feed the unfortun- ate swine. Mr Tom Bartlett's singing of Mona elicited a beautiful refrain from a canary in Mr Monis's (Golden Lion) kitchen. It is not usual for canaries to sing by gaslight late at night, though some will do so. A local lady, whose English education has been ratber neglected, recently described a bad cold she bad by saying," I have a colt in my head and a horse In my throat." A successful conoert was held at Union-street Chapel on Tuesday night, and the attendance was very large. Rev D S Davies presided, Mr D N Jones, conducted, and Miss S Owens accompanied. Mr David Lewis, though a fisherman, said he did not know much about pike, though, he believed, they were in the Towy before he was born. David, they are the most voracious fish that swim in our rivers and pools. The Sunday evening TempAranoe meetings are bat thinly attended this winter. Temperance men of Cer- marthen, where are you ? The C.E.T.S. meetings are crowded every Monday evening. 0 Captains of ships which have berthed at the Quay have found it necessary to nail thick planks at each side, in order to protect their vessels from being damaged by the floating blocks of ioe. A young ladyjwho lives in Lammas-street, and whose correspondence with her lover is rather voluminous, considers that the Postsl Authorities ought to make some allowance in her case, as she finds that stamps cost Bommat." *»* A specimen of the New Woman was to be seen last Sunday afternoon, taking her walking exercise on the Llangonnor-road, carrying a big walking stick, and whistling Knock 'em in the Old Kent Road." t* A young man (?) walking down that steep portion hading from H.M. Temperance Hotel to the Bridge, one morning last week, and singing, Off to Philadel- phia in the mornirg," was seen to slip, and Well, not exactly on his back, but near it." Watcyn Wyn has been engaged by the Inde- pendent Committee ot the Presbyterian College, to deliver a series of fortnightly lectures, on the Weløh language and^literatore. The first lecture was given last Friday night at the College Library. I The Rev A Fuller Mills's lecture, annoonced to take place at the English Baptist Chapel yesterday (Thurs- day), has been unavoidably postponed until farther notice. Over t20 has been raised at the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel in aid of the Ma) or's Fund. This is in addition to the previous total of 934 011 6d received by the secretary, Mr Thomas Evans. On Tuesday, a rick of oats was being removed from its position in a gerd> n belonging to Mr Evan Thomas, coal merchant. St, Catherine-street, when two dogs and the men amployed at -he work killed between two and three hundred rate, young and eld. Perhaps the portion of the B.P., which at present claims the greatest amount of attention and considera- tion is the Great Unemployed. Even at be Quay, the hobblers and idlers have a devtl at their disposal to warm themselves, thanks to Mr W T Howell. < Taffy" tells us in his diary of an old lady named Prisoilla Davies, who died in this town on February 10th, 1851, at the ripe age of 102. She was a widow of a pensioner, and retainer all her faculties almost unim- paired up to the time of her decease, having lived in the reigns of no less than five sovereigns of England. *#* From "Taffy's" diery we learn that the Girls' Lanraiitexiao School, in Pentrepoth, was first opened for the reception of pupils on Monday, January 20th, 1851, when 170 presented themselves as eager aspirants after knowledge. Many children were refused admittance on the ground of their exceeding juvenility, but they could hardly be persuaded to return home, and positively sobbt-d aloud with disappointment. On the same day an infant scbrol was opened in the room formerly occupied by the boys. • On Wednesday afternoon, at the Salvation Army Barracks, Mr and Mrs J Morgan, The Cooperage, Blue- street, Carmarthen, gave a t-a to 250 poor children of the town. That the children enjoyed themselves immensely was seen by the hearty cheers given after the tea was concluded. The helpers at the tables were: Mr, Mrs, and Miss Evans, Spiiman-street; Mr, Mrs, and Miss Scott, Blue-street; Mrs and Mist Williams, Blue-street; and the Captain and Lieutenant of the Army. Mr Jones (Oliver), Mr Wm. Jenkins, Water street, also helped in the diptribution, and these, together with a few invited friends, sat down to a most enjoyable tea. On Wednesday morning, Mr Owen Evans gawe awayt at bis residence, Blue Street, Carmarthen, eighty four- pound and twenty two-pound loaves, to persons whom he knew to be in need of help. This is extremely kind and liberal on the part of Mr Evans, and if all aoted as well, according to their means, we should not have much distress in Carmarthen. Some gossips have reported that Mr Evans was allowed money from the Tabernacle Chapel on account of this distribution of bread. This is entirely false. s* Mr Daniel Jones, of Sawmill-terrace (in conversation with one of our representatives), severely condemns the Sunday evening practices of the United Choir. They were nothing less than an endeavour to gain "notoriety and gritpina for "money." He had no objeotion to Sunday evening practices for anniversary meetings, cymanfaoedd cano, &c. Mr Jones further said: This custom of h lding Sunday evening practices for an eisteddfod is an insult to the Temperance meet- ings held on Sunday evenings, which were inaugurated 12 years ago by the Rev G H Roberta, of Penuel chapel. One is endeavouring to rescue," whilst the other is self." [This is all very well, Mr Jones, but when will the majority of the choir find time for weeklv practices? Without such practices they can have no hope of winning at the Eisteddfod.] < < A local correspondent writes :—Dr A E Bridger, who was invited to express an opinion on the dangers of kissing, declares that he sees no danger. Au contraire, be says that in the act of kissing we encounter only beneficent organisms." He also adds that the ad- vantages of kissing outweigh its infinitersimal risk, for it provides u. with microbes ust-ful for digestion." The British Medical Journal suggests that this is a new opeoing for commercial enterpris, and Science Siftmgs says that there is pretty sure to be a run on microbes useful for digesti, n." A Town Correspondent writes: Instead of having to go to London and elsewhere as nurses, Carmarthen young ladiea might find their sphere of usefulness nearer home only don't charge too much for the microbes, as there is going to be a lot of indige tion about.

I MAJOR JONES. Major Jcnes, ei dun sy deg-a rhywiog Wrth reol ff raethoneg Gloewa'r iaith, glyw areitbeg, Un yn ddawn fel naw neu ddeg. [The above lines were composed a few years ago by the Rev GurnoB Jones, while at Cardiff.]