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FoR years and years people have been talking of what should be done to make Carmarthen a bright and attractive town and a good residential place. That is the desire of the inhabitants, it would seem, and yet it is difficult to believe it, considering how their "representatives" act. So far from anything being done towards this end, there appears to be some danger of the town being reduced to a state in which sanitar- ians will pronounce it unfit for human habitation. Over a large part of the town for five, six, or seven weeks people have been spending so much time and exertion in searching and begging for water that they have considered themselves lucky when they could carry home enough for culinary purposes. The state of drains and back premises in many places-we do not speak of the higher streets alone-is simply horrid. Although it is winter, the condition of things is unfavourable to health, and what is permitted in winter will, through similar mismanagement, be permitted in summer. It is all very well to say the season has been very exceptional, and it cannot be helped. If the Carmarthen ratepayers choose to believe that in the progressive towns around various kinds of business have been practically suspended for six or seven weeks through want of water, that all means of securing cleanliness of private premises have been cut off, and that kitchen boilers are allowed to burst over the town, for want of water-then we can only commend the patience and philo- sophic resignation of the ratepayers. PEMBROKESHIRE can boast of more than one county club," which is fairly well known in this district; but not a few of our readers are -very possibly ignorant of the fact that London has its Pembroke County Club." And a fine, healthy, and useful club it is. It maintains a union and regularity of communication among Pembrokeshire men in London which cannot fail to be pleasant and serviceable to them in more ways than one. Last year these "exiles" in the Metropolis had their first annual dinner, which passed off so agreeably that the members of the Club have resolved to repeat the happy experiment. This year's dinner will take place at the Holborn Restaurant, at 7.30, on Saturday, Xarch 30th. The number of the tickets is not unlimited, and so it is hoped that applications will be made early to save disappointment. The lion. sees. are Mr T W Ormiston, 11, Wilmot- place, N.W., and Mr John R Meyrick, 382, Holloway-road, N., while'Mr T A Prickett, 112, Gower-street, W.C., bets as treasurer. There is every reason to expect that the dinner this year will be still more successful than it was on the last occasion. There need be no difficulty in bringing together a good attendance. The number of Pembrokeshire men employed at Chatham Dockyard alone would form the nucleus of a decent little colony. More than one of the men who began life in the Yard at Pembroke- Dock have attained distinction from home as mechanicians. Pembrokeshire men are equally successful, and by no means thinly represented in other departments of London life. There are for instance, Mr Freeman Lloyd, the noted sporting journalist, Mr Adams (of whom we epoke last year), the successful headmaster of the most successful elementary school in Great Britain, if not in the world, and many others Who might be named. We heartily wish the Pembroke lads a happy meeting at this their second annual dinner, and trust that a report of the proceedings will reach us in good time. THE Times had an article on the political out- look the other day, in which it promised the Conservatives two South Wales seats at next election, namely, Radnorshire and the Pembroke Boroughs. It is too bad that the little London journal should steal ideas in this way from the Welshman. A week or two ago we ventured to say that the Pembroke Boroughs seat was the only one in these Three Counties which the Conservatives had a fair chance of capturing, although their cause is not quite hopeless in the county of Pembroke, or even in West Carmartbei-i shire with so popular a candidate as Mr. W. J. Buckley. The result of the County Council elections at Tenby, Pembroke, Haverfordwest and Pembroke-Dock go far to prove that what we have said respecting the growth of Conservative feeling in the Boroughs. But there has been too much party manoeuvring. It commonly happens that mischief is done by introducing politics into the election of local representative bodies, and it has been so to some extent in the present case. At Pembroke- Dock, for instance, things have gone wrong. Dr Stamper, a Conservative, has succeeded in retaining his seat, and we are glad of it, for be is a very useful man. On the other hand Mr. I. Smedley, a Liberal Churchman, notwith- standing his signal services to the public, has somehow been defeated by a Conservative Nonconformist. Mr. Smedley is one of the best financiers in the county, and has been indefatigable in his advocacy of Pembroke- Dock interests, besides being a champion of the best interests of the ratepayers through- out the county. Surely the County Council will not fail to elect Mr. Smedley an alderman on the first opportunity that offers. AT length there is a rift in the black cloud of depression, and things begin to look a little hope- ful for the farmers. People who have stock to dispose of, at any rate, find the prospect brighter than it has been for some years. Good sheep run up to tenpence a pound, and, in fact, we have seldom, if ever, during the past lieven years seen better prices than are now offered for mutton. Cattle, too, have greatly advanced as compared with what they were a short time ago. There is a hrisk demand just now for an almost unlimited jsupply of store cattle for the Yorkshire trade. At St. Clears market on Wednesday (where, accord- ing to an eye-witness, there were three dealers to every bullock ") this demand for stores was tremendous. The few fat cattle procurable were bought up at about eleven shillings a score, atid bulls were sold for nine shillings. Unfortunately, the high price of mutton is in some degree owing to (the great mortality among sheep. In many places they perished by thousands during the late storm. Most experienced men, including dealers, believe that the increase in prices will continue. As regards sheep there can hardly be a doubt about it, and it is probable in the case of cattle like- wise-
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T- Y- 0- -1 -E -0 COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. CARMARTHENSHIRE. The following 18 a list of the unopposed returns in j the electoral divisiens below named :— Abergwllly-John Lloyd, farmer, Peny bank. Bettwo-Willi-im Nathianel Jones, auctioneer, Tiry- dail, Ammanford. Cilycwm—Thomas Evans, clerk in Holy Orders, Henllys Fawr. Hengoed—David John, biewer, Glasfryn, Llanelly. Laugharne-Jobn Devonald Mone, farmer, Llan- dawke. Llanarthney-Henry Jones Davies, farmer, Bremenda Ucbaf, Llanarthney. Llandilo Urban-John Williams Owynne-Hagheø, Esq, Tregib. Llaoedy-Jobn Llewellyn Thomas, draper, Bradford House, Hendy, Pontardulais. Lian,,gwad -Henry Jones Thomas, farmer, Penrhos Uchaf, Llanfynydd. Llanelly Urban Sanitary District-Ward 1, Division 1: William John Wilson, estate agent, The Dell, Llanel'y; Division 2: Joseph Maybery, tin-plate manufacturer, Penmount, Old-road, Llanelly; Division 3: Ernest Trubahaw, tin-plate manufacturer, Aelybryn, Llanelly. Ward 2, Division 4: Thomas Johnp, Con- gregational minister, 18, Greenfield-terrace, Llanelly Division 5: David Oranogwy Parry, grocer, 33, Step- ney-street, Llanelly; Division 6: Thomas Phillips, Tio-plate Union secretary, 11, Mina-street, Llanelly. Ward 3, Division 8: Joseph Williaaas, timber netchant, 50, Lakefield-road. Llanflhangel Aberbythich Frederick Archibald Vaughan Campbell (Viscoant Emlyo), gentleman, Golden Grove. Llsnige o deirne -William Harris, farmer, Frood, Llan- gendeirne. Llangunnor-Charles Edward Morris, solicitor, Penybryn, Llangunnor. Liannon-William Ed waid Evans, minister of the Gospel, Oak Villa, Pontyberem. Llsnsawel—James Hamlyn Williams. Drummond, baronet, Edwinsfird. Llacelopban-Joho Johns, farmer, Parkethyn. Llanybyther-J ühn Rees, farmer, Dolgwmisaf, Llany- byther. Mothrey-john Walter Jones, barriiter-at-law, Y8- trad House, Llandovery. Pembrey, North-WIlham Simpson Marsh, farmer, Penybedd Farm. Pem brey, South-William Joseph Buckley, gentle. man, Penyfai, Llanelly. Quarter Bacb- Bowell Ree., physician and surgeon, Glangarnant, Garnant. St Clean-J Williams, farmer, Penlan, LlanginniBg St Itbmael-Jobn Lloyd Thomas, farmer, Tanlan. TreIech-John Phillips, farmer, Caerlleon, Whitland. Whitland-Willibm Thomas, minister of tho Gospel, Rhydycourt Cottage, Whitland, Llangan. Contested Elections.  RbydycymmeMU—J John Davies, L and N, 181 M | LPnce,OandC,117. Rees Jones, Pantglu. C, 186; Thomas Barrett, Cron Vble, L, 173. Conser- vative gain. Cayo-Hillo-Johnes, 226; Jones, 191. Conwil—Thomas Jones, farmer, L N, 265; David Evan Stephens, C C, 156. Representation unchanged. LIanboidy-Thos Evans, L N, 238; David Thomas, L N, 231. Representation uoehaoged. Berwiek-Owen Bonville, N L, 231 David Lewis, N L, 165. Westfa and Glyn-Thomas Jenkins, N L, 120; W B Jones. 2* L, 52. Mr Jenkins Lakes the place of the Rev P Phillips, Baptist minister Llanelly, No 7-Thomas Jones, N L, 75 William David, N L, 7. Llandilo Rural District-William Jones, L U, 320; WilhamJJones, L, 254. Liangadock -Thomas Hopkios, L, 236; William DavieB, L. 203. Cenartb-Mr Jeremiah <N L) defeated Mr Davies. butcher (C), by the casting vote of the chairman. Llangeler and Penboyr-Mr Tbomaa Thomas, Pen- wern (C 0), defeated Mr Daniel Lewis (N L) by 94 votes. Representation uncha- ged. LlaDdebie-H Herbert, L. 286; J Price, C, 145. Liberal gain. KIDWELLY Tbe election of a conncillor to represent Kidwally on the Carmarthenshire Oounty Council took place on Monday in the ancient borongh. Mr Stepbena who has been the representative for the last six years, was opposed by Mr Holmes Sread, the present mayor, and was defeated at the p',ll, Mr Stead scoring a majority of 23 votes. Three years ago Mr Stephen* was opposed by Mr Rowland Browne, but polled a majority of 33 votes over Mr Browne at the election. The election this time was touht in a most warm manner, Mr Stephens's war cry being Liberalism and Welsh. While Mr Stead contended tbbt politics had nothing to do with the administration of the Count, Council. 464 votes out of th e 490 on the registrar polled, Mr D C Edwards being the deputy returning officer. The result was made, known at about 8.45 and was as follows :-Stead, 243; Stephens, 220. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed upon hearing the num- bers, and the successful candidate was triumphantly pulled to Broombill in an unhorsed trap.
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PEMBROKESHIRE. Uncontested. AlDrotb-Sachille H Own, solicitor (C). Burton-Sir Owen Soourfield, Brt, (C). Castlemortin -Henry Leach, gentleman (C). Clydey-Lemoel Jones, gentleman farmer (L). EglwystWrw- Wm J Williams, solicitor (L). Llanstadwell -J H Coram (L. & Ch). Lampeter Veifrey-Leviis James, Cong. minister (L). Llanunda—Wn> Williams, surgeon (L). Llawbeiden-Richard John, farmer i L). Llantyrnach-E H James farmer (L). Haencloctog- Will iarn Griffiths, minister (L). Milford-Goor.re Griffith, surgeon (U). Matnry-T E Thomas, gentleman (L). M-norbif,r-C W R Stokes (C). MoDkton- Morgan J Saurin, gentleman (C). Natberth North-R Ward, gentleman (L). Newport—David Havard, dootor of me ticine (L). Nevern—Llewellyn Gilbert, farmer (L). Pemoruke. Dock-Dhislon 16-James Williams, gentleman (L). Major Wynne was nominated, but withdrew. Pembroke- Dock- Division 35-D Hughes Brown, solicitor (L). St Dagmelle-Tbowas Llewelyn, gentleman (L). St Ishmftelø-J ames Thomas, farmer (L). Slebech and Martletwy-Sir C E G Phillips, Bart. (C). Wiston—Thomas Llewellin, farmer (0). St Martiss Electo-al Division (Haveriotdwest)-O H 8 Williams, gentleman (C). Mr Philip White was also nominated, but his paper was held to be invalid. Result of Contests: St Martin's and St Mary's (Haverfordwest)—Morris W L Owen, C 0, 249; Rob-irt«, N L, 209 majority 40. Conservative gain. 1892, J H Davies, N L, un- opposed. St Thomas (Haverfordwest)—Colonel White, C C, 153; John Llewellyn, N L, 114, majority, 39. Repre- sentation unchanged. Prendergast (Haverford west) -A Rose, C C, 133 J Jenkins, Baptist minister, N L, 133. The mayor, wbo was retarning officer, g"ye bis casting vote for the Liberal candidate, the Conservatives tfcus losing the seat. Xr T James, C, was returned unopposed at the last election. Fishguard-Dr Swede, C C, 147; W L Williams, N L, 112; majority, 35. Representation unchanged In 1892 Mr Worthington, C, was returned un- opposed. Henry's Mote-D P Davies, C L, 130; W James, N L, 127; majority 3. Representation unchanged. Pembroke—Division 32: Brown, C C, 149; S J Allen, L U, 103; majority, 46. Conservative gein. Ia 1892 Mr Allen, L, was returned unopposed. -Division 33: James Williams, L N, unopposed. Unchanged. In 1892 Mr Williams wis al-o returned unopposed. Division 34: Dr J F Stamper, C C, 175; W Davies, L N, 145; majority, 30.. Re,>resen'ation unchanged. In 1892 Dr Stamper was returned unopposed. —Di»i>-ioa 95 Mr D H Brown, L C, unr pposed. Repre-entation unchanged. Mr Brown was io 1892 returned un- opposed.—Division 36 S R Alien, C N, 138 I Smedley, L 0, 94; majority, 44. Conservative gain. In 1892 Mr Smedley, L. was returned unopposed. Tenby — Division 44 C J Williams, C, 180 BeojamiD Harris, L, 109; mnjoritv, 71. U ichan^ed; old repre- sentative returned.-Division 45: W H Richards, C, 200; John Lewis, L, 105; majority. 95. Unchauged; old representative returned. Pembroke, Division 30-W BOH Bryant, Con and Ch, 206 John Jones, Lib and Non, 158. Conservative gain. Pembroke, Division aI-Robert George, Con and Ch, 207 William Gibbs, Lib and Non, 118. Representa- tion unchanged. Llangwm Division Richard Carrow, Con, 171 Rev James Phillips, Lib, 101. Representation an. changed. St Dafid's Divisioim -Howard J Griffiths, Lib, 193- J Lewis, Con, 153. Whitchurcb, lva-Tbomas, Lib, 192 Reynolds, Can, 98. Representation unchanged. Ambleston Division-J,,mes Jtiukiiis, Lib and Non, 156 J Yorke, gentleman, Ind, 139..Representation unchanged. Camrose-W J Canton, Lib and Non, 139 Aithur Massey, Con, 121. Representation unchanged. St David's Division -J H Gr ffiths, Lib, 193; J Phillips, Con, 153. Representation unchanged. Walwyns Castle Divi-ion-W H Walters, Coo and Ch, 134; John George, Lib and Non, 129. Mr Waltere was returned unopposed last time. Steynton Division—Fisher, Con and Ch, 168; Cole, Lib and Non, 127. Begelly Division-T John, Lib, 158; W Wilsout Con, 120. St Issell's Division—C H Vickerman, Con, 209; George Bancroft, Lib, 112. A telegram was received at Haverfordwest from General Laurie on Wednesday congratulating the Conservative party upon their successes in the County Council e actions on Tuesday. The constitution of the council is now equal, there being 24 Conservatives and 24 Liberals.
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THE "SLEEVER." I At t4e Div!«ion Petty Sessions, Carmarthen? on Saturday Ia<t.{P.C. T V Rees, acting as inspector Onf Weights And Measures, obtained convictions against two publicans, who, unsuspecti&gly, supplied him with 11 aleevera." What are 11 sleevers," asked the Chairebao r In reply to this question from an unsophisticated: Bench, the Inspector proceeded to initiate the magistrates, explaining that a sleever" was a tall glass of beer. which had taken tbe place of the blue in some public-booses. In England, more parricularly in the Midlands, the blue" or the "sleever" has its equivalent in the cap," which contains the same quantity, more than half a pint, bot not a pint, for which twopeoea is paid. By measure there should be about three gills, but it is not a "tandud measure, not measure recognised by law, and any pmblican supply. ing a blue," or a ateofer," or a cup," is liable, if fee does not happen te live in a borough where there is not such a rigorous supervision in such matters, to be pounced upon by an inspector and may have to pay dead; for supplying drinks with fanciful names. Bloo the magistrates knew, but the U øleever to Surely some wily Saxon introduced the term for the purpose of deceiving the on wary constable. It is a slang term, of coarse. Very,probably it is a corruption of a long sleeved one, applied to the big glass, not uncommon in working men's clubs. It is a big drink. If a working nan is thirst j, an ordinary glass it like a drop ma bucket. Besides, there may be more cheating over the glass than there is in either the bine" or the "sleever." If you call for a glass, the publican can supply it in what sized glass be pleases, and charge what he likes for it. It may be thought that this is inconsistent, and that the law is capricious in this matter. Perhaps so. The gentleman can call for his glass of bitter and get it. In an hotel he may have the luxury of paying threepence or even fourpenoe for it, but if the working man callt for a sleever he is not to have it. The law discourages slang, especially when applied to illegal measures. Blue." aleever," or "cup," was preferable to the old term" pot." That it nearly obsolete like 11 bowl." Both the latter are too suggestive of U the deep, deep draught." An old old convivial song used to run, Old Toby Tosspot was a thirsty old soul, as ere drank a bottle, or fathomed a bowl." We do not hear much now about the flowing bowl"; it is becoming a mere poetical expression. You rarely see a bowl, except perhaps on festive occasions, when Boniface brings in a steaming bowl of punch. Over that, if you like punch, it is possible to get just a trifle mellow and to øing- He who rails at the bowl is a Turk In hi* soul, no Christian ere will own him." That is a sentiment to which the Clerk to the Magistrates would probably not subscribe, for in making up his bill of costs he said he did not think they should allow P.O. T V Rees the price of two sleevers," which he obtained in each oase, so that he will have to send his bill In to the Chief Constable. There should be a debate on that in the County Council. Here is a knotty question for solution: How can you find out whether a pablioan is obeying the law or not unlets your inspector orders a "sleever" and drinks the beer; but, supposing he is allowed to do that, how can you, if you are a teetotaller, conscientiously pay for the inspector's beer? Someone will probably cut the Gordian knot, because the inspector must do bit duty, and he most be a man of the world and know all the lateat slang terms for a drink. P.O. Rees happens to be such a man. He is well versed in the measurement of botb solids and liquids, and could teach the Banch a thing or two about the laws which govern the resolution of forces when applied to scales and weights. In these matters be is a pret y safe authority, and he ouaht to be allowed the coat of the sleevers" for teaching his betters a new le--son concerning bibulous slang. The poet may sing, It Fill high .the bowl with Ssmian wine," but if a working-man, nowadays, sings out for a "slee,er," and gets it, the publican may have to pay half-&- qoid" for obliging the customer. At least, that is the moral of the leaaou that was taught by the Carmarthen County Bench last Saturday.
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CARMARTHEN RACES ABANDONED. I A meeting of the stewards of the Carmarthen Hunt Steeplechases was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Lammas street, Carmarthen yesterday (Thursday), when Captain Grismond Philippe, Cwmgwilly, pre- sided, and the Mayor (Mr H Brunei White), Aldermm T Jenkins (The Friary), Mr T Parkioson (Castle Piilyn), were present. After the prospects of a meeting had been discussed it was resolved on the motion of Mr T Jenkins, seconded by Mr Brunei White, that the secretary write to Messrs Wetherby informing them that, as only one race had filled, the Llanelly Selling Steeplechase—seven entries being requisite- ttie stewards had decided to abandon the meeting. Accord- ingly the entrance f es will be returned. Hopes have been expressed that some kind of meeting will be got up in the autumn. We have bad long postponements on a faw former occasions, but this appeatll to be the first time within living memory that the Carmarthen Races have been wholly abandoned.
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PIGEON MATCH AT LLAr;WNIRI;. -IL is announced that there will be a pigeon match at Llanwnen on the 20th inst. NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE RAILWAY BILL.-A petition, to be beard by counsel when the bill reaches the Select Committee, has been lodged by the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company against the North Pembroke- shire and Fishguard Railway Bill. THE NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE RAILWAY.—It hili been arranged for the Board of Trade inspection to take place on the 12tb inst, aod preparations are being made for the formal opening of the line to Letterstor, which is fixed for Thursday, 14tb inst. Special trains will be run and there will beja luncheon at one o'olock. SECOND READING OF THE DISESTABLISHMENT BILL FIXED.—The opening of the debate on the second reading of the Welsh Disestablishment Bill is fixed officially for Thursday week (March 14th). That a protracted and acrimonious discussion will take place before the division is reached is certain, as the Church members are mustering all their forces in opposition, and there are rumours of numerous amendments in addition to those already announced. MEALS FOR POOR CHILDREN AT CARMARTHEN.—Mrs R M Thomas requests as to acknowledge the subjoined subscriptions toward the metis for poor children. Up to yesterday, 4,500 meals had beenigiven at the lowest confutation. The number of children keeps up to 400 each time, or rather more, subscriptions received :M.rs D E Williams, 10s6d Miss Kentish, 10s; Mr Palmer Richards, 10a 6d; Miss Gwynn (Ferryside), 5s; E.W.R., 6s. COMING FAIRS THIS MONTH. — Bala, 9 Maen- olechog, 10; Monmouth, 11; Lampeter, 11 Llan- gaddock, 12; Llanarth, 12 Gelligaer, 12; Ystalyfera- 14 Ross, 14; Carmarthen, 15: Llanidloes, 15; Peny, bont, 15; Tregaron, 15; Bridgnorth, 18; Dolgelly, 18th; Lstteratcn, 19; Cowbridtie, 19; Abergavenny, 19; Haverfordwest, 20; Abayder, 20; Narberth, 21; Newbridge-on-Wye, 21 Llandovery, 24 Neath, 27; Fishguard, 27; Raglan, 31. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the follow- ing-The Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen, X3 31 trusses and elastic knee caps, from Miss Tnomas, Green Post fruit from Mr John Miller; the Illustrated London News Jfrom the Misses Hughes, 6, East Parade,:and from Miss May Jones, 8, Quiy-street; magazines from Mrs Latimer Jones; papers from Mrs Roberts, 10, Parade; flowers from B ills Shirley Lewis. ILLNESS OF Mil. PHILIPPS, OF CLYNGWYNNE.—In all parts of the county numerous friends will be sorry to hear that Mr W L Philipps, J.P., Clyngwynne, lies very ill at his residence. He was in Carmarthen on Satarday, and became very poorly soon after his return home. Many will hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Few readers will need to be reminded that Mr Philipps is a brother of --the late Mr J L Philipps, of Bolabaul, who was so much esteemed in Carmarthen and its neighbourhood. SUCCESS OF A CARMARTHEN YOUNG LADY.—It is with much pleasure that we notice the success attained by Miss Charlotte L Lewis, at Swan-ea Training College. Miss Lewis, who is the daughter of our reapeoted townsman, Mr D Warren Lewis, King. street, has had a most successful career at college, and at the Government Certificate Examination, held last Christmas, Miss Lewis was placed high up in the first division of the second year students. CARMARTHEN Soup KITCHBN.-The mayor begs to acknowledge the following: —Mr John Thomas, Fountain Villa, 10s; Mr J Palmer Richards, Lammas- ftreet, 10s6d; Misses White, 36, King-street, 7s 6d; S.R. H., Is 6d; Mr E H Moms, Brynmyrddin (2nd subscription), 10s. Total, £ 2 9a 6d. May I ask those who have not yet subscribed to the above had to Ilforward me a trifle tor to continue a few days longer.—H Brunei White, 6tb March, 1895. 1ST. V. B. WELSH REGIMENT. Orderii for the week ending 19th March, 1895 :—Orderlies for the week Co I our-Sergeant Jones and Lanco-Sergeant G Rogers. Company drill and Adjutant's inspection on Wednes- day, at 7.30 p.m., drill order, viz., uniform, glengarry caps, arms and side arms, one pouch. Recruits' drill on Monday and Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. Morris Tube practise on Monday and Thursday, from 2 to 5 p.m. Signalling on Monday and Thursday, at 7.30. There will be a meeting of the members of the Spoon Club in the Orderly-room, at 8.30 p.m., on Monday next, 11th inst.—By order, A. E. O. NORTON, 2nd-L eutenant commanding H Company. CARMARTHENSHIRE MILITIA.-3RD BRIGADE WELSH DIVISION RoYAL ARTILLERY. On Monday last The recruits of the above Militia came up for 63 days train. ing at the Barracks, Carmarthen. The brigade is capable of mustering 670 strong. The recruits enrolled this week for the preliminary training number 123, which exceeds by far the number enrolled in any previous yetre. It may be mentioned that on the first day 112 men put in an appearance, and that the time for reoeiving recruits has not yet expired. Desirable men are atill being taken in. The officers in charge are Captain Turner, Adjutant in command, Captain Grismond Philipp@, Cwmgwilly, and Lieu- tenant Williams (Quartermaster). The brigade on its completion will proceed to FortPopton on tbe (Lh May, for 27 days training. ST. PETER'S C.E.T.S. -Another good programme was provided at the weekly meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society last Monday in the Priory. street National School. The Rev J Daniel presided, and gave an exoellent reading 00 "Sodal Life," by Sir J Lubbock. Appended is the programme :-Piano- forte duett (encored), Misses E and J Bow-n, Junction Boose' song, Mr A E Tyler; part song, Misses Jones, ? ?l.street. Miss E K Davie", and M-as Olive; roc'?tautu on "Child's nr?t Prayer," Miss M.bel Anne Jrecl 8' 80g II In Old Madrid," Miss Olive (e cored) Jones. ??? ? Allan Water," Mr W Bart"etL x:8hey D T Grimtbs will add? eas the next meeting. W ATER.STREET CHAPEL, CAEMARTaEN.-TbeRev T L f Aberystwith, preached at Water-street Chape], C eVI, 0 then on Sunday last, and on Sunda|y| m » SundJay u ? the Rev W E ex:h ch S«M»» (formerly of Goppa), who d r) el' Ã '80 eloquent an RddresiI on the Sai3day e IVere,L 'f I Th h h 11 ?lo1u? owms" be late pastor's funeral. The church wi? t..J to chose a permanent pastor In succession £ b L f monthB ? t th I t Re, J Wynd am eWl\I, for some mon ø 0 o e a bl not until near the end of the year. Tcohme, I?ro agenY"slleeling that when a selection is made There is  be a man who will ouiciate ? the new p!lslor sbculd be a man w 0 WI 0 Cia e regg ukrTyainong his own pcopl.nd nr,t travel about regularly amo? ??? ?ethe principle which is now ?i?way? many of the leading Engli? ?ba. of thedenommftioo, I AN N.P. BANK PROMOTION.—Mr Jordan Jones, cashier at the Colwyn Bay Brunch of the National Pro- vincial Bank, his been promoted to be accountant of the Conway Branch, in pboe of Mr B D Roberts, promoted to be accountant at the Por madoc branch. Mr Jordan Jones was formerly assis ant oasbier at the National Provincial Bank, Carmarthen. DEATH FROM APOPLEXY AT CARMARTHEN.— 00 Toesday e»ening, at the Cart and Horses Inn, Priory. street, Carmarthen, Mr H B Wbi e, as deputy-coroner, held an inquest 00 the body of Sarah Dully, Priory- street, aged 75, who fell dowastairs and died of an apoplectic fit. George Britten, 39, Priory-street, plumber, her son-in-law, Eliza Williams, 38, Priory. street, and Dr W L Hughes, gave evidence. Tn" doctor said that death resulted from apoplexy, and a verdict was given accordingly. Deceased had been blind for some lime, but was quite healthy. LAMMAS.STREET CHAPEL-THE DISTRESS IN TOWN. —Oo Sunday evening, the Rev D Evans, the paster, referred in very feeliog terms to the distress amongst the working classes in the town. He suggested that a collection abeuld be made tbere and then, and within seven minutes the sum of £21 Is 6d was collected. This speaks very highly tor the charitable disposition of the congregation. On Tuesday evening, tbe deacons decided to apportion the relief fund in the following manner:—The Mayor's fund, JE8; Soup Kitchen, JE3; the remaining £10 is 6d to be handed over to Mr W Isaao, the treasurer of the fund for "Tbe Poor Christians' Friend," in connection with the chapel. Those wbo were not present on Sunday evening are asked to send their subscriptions to the indefatigable secretary of the church, Mr James Phillips, Picton. place, to whose unremitting energy much of the present prosperity of the church is due. INTERESTING LECTURE AT CARMARTHEN.—On Thurs- day, 28tb ult, a lecture was delivered by tbe wellknown lecturer the Rev J Gurnos Jones, at Lammas-street Schoolroom, Carmarthen The subject of the leoture Cam a Phriodi was essentially an interesting one, and it is not surprising that the Tev gentleman drew a very large audienoe. Apart from the fact that the leoture was interesting, it waa also one of great importance, and the manner in which the lecturer treated it was bighly appreciated by everyone who were fortunate enough to be present. The Rev D Evans, pastor, occupied tbe chair. The Rev Gurnos Jones dealt very minutely with the two portions of his lecture, and touched chiefly upon the moral aspect of the case. In doing ao he tendered valuable hints and information, and in a clear and simple fashion that no one failed to appreciate his remarks. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and chair- man erminated the proceedings. MYRDDIN LODGE, I.O.G.T.— The monthly public entertainment of the above society was held on Friday evening lant, at the Lower Assembly Rooms. There was a large number present, constituting a distinctly appreciative audience. Mr Rees, Ardwyn House, the Chief Templar, presided. The following was the programme, which was well carried out :—Piano- forte solo, Miss Davies, London House address, the Chairman song, Mr Jeremy, Cloth Hall; recitation, My husband's Revelry," the au'hor (Mr T W Jones) song, Mr Rhys Williams address, Mr Gilbert Rees song, Mr Walter Thomas; recitation, "Selling the farm," Miss Lewis, Market Had piano and violin duet, Miss Davies, London House, and Mr Victor Jones; recitation, "Dwy land llwy gawl," Mr T Evans, Old College School song, Mr Rowland Hughes address, Mr Morgans, Cloth Hall. MISSIONARY MEETINGS AT PBNUBL AND THE TABERNACLE, CARMARTHEN.—At Penuel( Welsh Baptist) Chapel, Priory-street, Carmarthen, on Sunday morning last, tbe Rev D Jones, miasionary from Agra, in India, delivered a very instructive and entertaining address on missionary work in Hindoostan. He described the cruel and superstitious habits of the people, referring to tbe way in which their lives were sacrificed by being thrown into the Ganges, etc. In the afternoon, the rev. gentleman delivered a popular lecture intended chiefly for the children The Sunday school children from the Tabernaale went up to Penuel in procession to join the young people of tbat congregation, and the chapel was quite crowded, there being some 900 present, reckoning children aDd adults. In the after- noon discourse the lecturer interested the children by describing how the Indian children played marbles and the like. The leciurer spoke at 'hejTabernacle in the evening, and the attendance tbere was also large. MB. LLOYD MORGAN'S BILL FOR PAYING JURORS.— Mr J Lloyd Morgan's Bill (backed by Mr Arthor Williams and Mr Abel Thomas) has been introduced in tbe House of Commons, and appears to be much the same as that which h6 brought torward last year. Its leading provisions are that every man summoned as a common juryman fur the trial of criminals or civil actions at the assizes or quarter sessions lor any county, riding division, or borough in England and Wales shall receive remuneration at the rate of 7s for every day of his attendance; that every such juror shall also receive the sum of 5s for every night which he is obliged to spend away from home, and shall also receive for travelling to and from the assize or quarter sessions the amount of his second-class railway fare, and threepence per mile each way for tbat part of his journey where there is no railway and that the order f jr the payments of these allowances shall be made by the proper officer of tbe court, and the monev shall be paid by the treasurer for the county, riding, division, or borough in which tbe court shall be held one moiety of eucb payments shall be reimbursed by the Com- missioners of Her Majesty's Treasury. FAREWELL SMOKER TO MR EVAN MORRIS, CARMAR- THEN.—A "Iarewell" smoker was given at the Plough Inn on Tuosrfay night to Mr Evan Morris, formerly of Mrs D H Rees, on his departure for Pontypool. Mr Herbert W Davies occupied the chair, and there was a large company present. Songs were given by the following gentlemen Mr Joseph Isaac, Mr D Thomas, Mr W Morrish, Mr A Lynch, Mr Harvard, Mr John Jenkins, Mr J Davies, Mr Fox, Mr Tom Morris, Mr Joseph Lewis, and Mr David Rees. Due'ts were rendered by Mr H F Divies and Mr F Trencbard, and also by Mr Joseph Lewis and Mr J Davies; a pleasing zither solo by Mr Ned Edwards, a stomp speech by Mr D Thomas, and a dramatic sketch by Mr Gomer Da-ietl. Mr D J Lewis greatly delighted the audience with his songs and whistling symphonies. Mr Victor Jones's violin solos were quite a treat. An ornamental gold medal, supplied by Mr John Williams, jeweller, Lammas-street, was presented to Mr Morris as a token of esteem from the members of the club. Medals were also presented to Mr Fred Andrews, Mr W Rogers, while presentations were also made to Mr Phil Lewis and Mr Richard Oliviee, all of whom have left tbe town. Mr Morris was most popular amongst the cyclists of Carmarthen, and besides being chairman of the Carmarthen Cycling Club for many years in succession, was also tt e N.C.U. official judge. Mr T Puddicombe acted as accompanist in bis usual "tyie. MR WILLIS BUND, Q.C., AND THE WORCESTERSHIRE POLICE.—There is commonly something lively going round in public bodies with which Mr Willis Bund is connected. At his recommendation the Chief Con. stable of Worcestershire dismissed Superintendent Kemp after 25 years' service and within six weeks' of the time when he would have been entitled to a pension of :£105. Mr Kemp took an action for slander against his accusers, and the jury, expressing disbelief in the evidence of his accusers, adding that they would have given more only that they hoped some way would be found by which he might obtain bis pension. Now the chief of his accusers is bankrupt. Mr Kemp's solicitor cannot get the damages or costs, and be is unable to institute bankruptcy proceedings. When his petition came before the County Council, Mr Willis Bund tendered his resignation as chairman of the Police Committee, and the Council refused to accept it. This vote of confidence in Mr Bund means that in spite of the deoision of the jury and Mr Justice Matthew poor Kemp is t" obtain no redress. The Police Review says the question before the council was nol. whether Mr Kemp was wrongfully dismissed, but whether Mr Willis Buod's resignation should be accepted. "Now," atldsonr contemporary, the highest judges in tbe land do not threaten to resign if their judgments are reversed, and who is Mr Willis Bund that he should thus declare bis immaculacy P" LECTURE AT BABELL, PENSARN.—On Wednesday, 27th ult, a very interesting and instructive lecture was delivered at the above place (whioh was kindly lent for the occasion) by Mr J Patagonia Lewis, tbe subject being J" Patagonia," the Welsh Colony in South America. The lecturer, who visited the Colony about 30 years ago for the benefit of his health, and spent some years there, gave a very full and graphic account ef his leaving his native place," it may be for years and it may be for ever," including his departure by train for Liverpool, his sojourn there and embarkation, also a very interesting history of his voyage, including his experience during a violent Btorm, life on board, incidents on tbe voyage includiug the touohing narrative of a burial :at sea, privations on board of a coasting steamer from Buenos Ayres to the CoW ny, Lis description of tbe native Indians, their modes of eating, drinking, and systematic way of gettinu drunk in squads, their weapons of the obase and mode of using them, specimens of which he exhibited, also a very minute account of the struggles gone through by the Colonists since they settled tbere, their subsequent successes and the present sati factory state of tLe settlers, interspersed with anecdotes throughout, was the means of spending about two hours very pleasantly. The chair was occupied by Mr J F Morris, solicitor. The proceeds are to be applied to the alleviation of the distress now so prevalent in the town. Great praise it due to our esteemed townsman for his efforts on behalf of his poorer neighbours. This ia the second lecture delivered by him on their behalf in one week. It may be mentioned that a sum of £5 5s 9d has been banded to the bank by Mr Lewis towards the Mayor's Distress Fund. 1 REE BREAItFABTS GLYEN TO CHILDREN BY THB CARMARTHEN BAPTISTS.—On Friday morning the 1st inat, aboat 250 children were treated to a free break- fast at the Engli-h Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen, the donois being chiefly members of that congregation. Captain Turner presided in the unavoidable absence of the Rev A Fuller Mill", the pastor, and was assisted by "? "W ? J W.Ikina. Union-"troot, Mr. John Griffiths, Lemmas-street, Mr Tank, St Peter's-street, Sergeant and Miss Williams, Mr Matthew Lewis, Mr, Mrs, and Mios Mears, Mrs arId Miss Harry.—At 8 30 on Sunday morning tbe R-v G H Ro erts (t!ie p:.iitor), Mr James Lewis, Mr William Daniel, and other members of ¡he Penuel Haptis^ Coapei, Prioty-street, gave free break. fasts to nearly 350 children in the schoolroom attached to that place of worship. Bread and butter, tea, coffee, &c., were liberally provi ded, and the yoong people received a bus eacti on leaving. Mr D Williams, J.P., cre-ideii, and was assisted by Biro David Evans, Miss Polite Lewis, Miss Annie Lewis, Miss Morfydd Williams, Miss Bessie Wi li tins, Miss Emily Edwards, Miss A Maria Lewis, MIss SA Jones, Miss Mnrgaretta Rees, Miss H Samuel, Miss Sarah B wen, Miss H E Morris, Miss Sarah Owens, Mr J Rae Lewis, S rgeant Williams, Mr D R Tank, Mr John Rees, Mr B T Cole, Mr W Bowen, Mr T Jones, Mr D Jones, Mr D Thomas, 14, J Thomas, Mr T Bowen, Mr T Evans, Mr J Howell Rees, Mr H Spurry, Mr M Lewis, Mr G Samuel, Mr W Evans, Mr A Llewellyn, Mr W Thomas, and Mr W Williams. CYMDEITHAS DDIWYLLIADOL HEOL AWST. — Cyn- haliwya y cyfarfod arferol ynglyn ar gymdeithas uchod, nos Lan diweddaf, pryd y cafwyd cyfa'fod iagorol. Cymerwyd y gadair gan y Parch D Evans, gweinidog. Derbreuwyd y cyftrfod yn hw) lUI trwy gael can gan Mr Rowland Hughes, Coleg Presby- terairld. a galwodd y cadeirydd ar Mr. Phillips, A.R.P.S., Hall-street, i ddarllen papor ar It Aonibyniaetb," a digon 'w dywedyd i ni gael paper ardderchog. Sylwodd Mr Phillips yn helabth ai y manteision dtrif a fwynheir gao Annibynwyr, etc. Cymerwyd rban yn yr rhydd.ymddiddan yn wresng iotwn gan Mri Rowland Hughes, J R Salmon, D H Williams, W Reee, a Alderman T Davies Teimlad y eyfarfod yn gyffredin oedd i gael cynwysiad y papur wedi ei argraffu yn rhai o' cyboeddia lau yr enwad. Ar ol cynyg diolchgarwch i Mr Phillips ac i'r Parch D Evans, a oban flasus gan Mr Salmon, Coleg Presby- teraidd, terfynwyd y cyfarfod. Nos Lon nesaf ceir dadl, Pa un sydd fwyaf niweidiol i gymdeitbas, y meddwyn neo'r cybydd," gan Mri G and W Jones. ANOTHER OLD INHABITANT GONE.—DEATH OF MR. TOM: LYNCH, THE HATTER.—It is with siocere regiet that we have to reoord the death of Mr Thomas Lynch, which sad event took place at his residence, 54, Water- street, Carmarthen, on Monday last. Mi Lynch had resided in the town all his life, and was well reapected and known as an enthusiast in political matters. He was a promiDent Conservative, taking a leading part in promoting the Conservative interest during the great Parliamentary elections of the past, when party feeling ran high. He was always eager to render valuable assistance to his party during electioneering times as a fierce Red." Indeed, he would never vote for any man, for any voice, antes the candidate was Red all over." He was a well-known figure at the earliest Primrose Leagce meetings. One of the Cardiff papers has stated that Tom Lynch was the last of the Carmar. then hatters, but this is a mistake. It is true that Mr Lynch had throughout his life-time followed the occupation of hat-making, but there still lives in Car- marthen an old bat-maker in the person of Mr T Davies, residing in Lammas-street with his son-in-law, Mr Mathias. Mr Da-iea did not carry on the business of a batter permanently, for he gave up that occupation and was latterly employed as a roral postman for Talog. Mr Lynch was an excellent business man, and amassed a sufficient sum of money as to enable him to retire from business several years ago. He was quite a large employer of labour when the manufacture of bats was one of the moat flourishing, and perhaps the chief of trades in Carmarthen. Deceased, who was 80 years of age at the time of his death, leaves a brother and sister, Mr Francis Lynch, formerly proprietor of Tarran. y Qweithivr at Aberdare, and now of Bryn- hyfryd, and Mrs Alicia Pugb, who resided with deceased during the greater part of his life-time, and ever since the death of her husband. The funeral, which took place yesterday (Thursday) at St David's Churchyard, Carmarthen, was attended by men only. CARMARTHEN COUNTY PBTTY SESSIONS.—The usual petty sessions were held at the Shire-hall, Carmarthen, on,Saturday last, before Mr C W Jones, Carmarthen, in the chair: Mr Dudley Williams Drummond, Portis- cliff and Mr J Lloyd Thomas, Giliact). -Defective Weights and Scales: P.O. T V Kees, inspector of weights and weasurl-a. summoned Richard Williams, butcher, Llanstepban, for having in his possession defective weights and scales. Defendant did not appear. Mr Bent-ow, an uncle of defendant's appeared in his stead. Inspector Rees said that he visited defendant's shop, and found two 561b weights, one beiog 2 ounces 9 drachms short and the other 12 drachma short. Defendant was a'so charged with having in his possess. ion an unstamped scale. A fine of 6d' with 10s costs in each case was imposed.—Catherine Davies, Rose and Crown Inn, Llandefeilog, was charged with a similar offence. According to the evidence there were two lib weights 1 drachm and 5 drachms short respectively, besides the scales, which were of wooden manufacture. These, the Inspector informed the Benob, could not be recognised. The Inspector had warned the defendant before. A fine of 2a in each case was imposed together with ;Cl costs.-Thomas Rees, grocer, Ferryside, was charged with unlawfully placing a piece of lead under the pan of his scale, being 6 draohms against the purchaser. Mr C W Jones- That is unlawfully adjusting his scales. Inspector Rees, after tendering his evidence, produced the scales, and showed theBeoch how the purchaser was defrauded by the affixing of lead to the pan of the soles. Defendllnt. as fined 28 with 8d costs Publicans Beware: Ann Williams, B.ack Horse, Llandehie, was charged with selling beer in a measure other than the standard measure. Inspector T V R* es remarked that the measure in question was a 11 ileever." Mr C W Jones: A" sleever P" Inspector RT-es Yeti, bir. Mr .Tones: Wbat is a tloever ? Mr J L Thomas. Gillach, informed Mr Jones that it was a measure used in place of the imperial pint. Inspector Rees con- tinuing, said that he visited the public-house in question, and was served with two "sleevers" (produced). Sleevers" were not standard measures, but glasses, which bad begun to take the place of the old blue." "Sleevers" contained 3 gills. Witness said be paid 4d for the beer. The Clerk said he would not advise the Bsnch to allow for the beer. The Chief Constable said that the Inspector was entitled to get it. He could not charge the defendant with it, but he could charge the county. Defendant wa° fined Is with 9s costs. John Lewis, Farmers' Arms, nstepban, was charged with a similar offence. A fine o. ,-a and costs was imposed. THE WELSH REGIMENT. The 41st Regii-uutal District, (the old 418t and the 69th, forming its first and second battalions, and the third battalion) hap four Volunteer battalions attached to it, the 1st having its headquarters at Haverfordwest, the 2nd at Margam and Taib-ch, the 3rd at Cardiff, and the 4th (the 3rd Glamorgan Rifles) at Swansea. The 3rd Vcinnteer Battalion is the second largest in the United Kingdom. In 1787, the 1st Battalion becama an effeotive regiment of the line. The 2nd Battalion, first raised in 1756 as a reserve to the 24th Regiment (now the South Wales Borderers), took its place in the Army List as the 69th Regiment, or Colville's Foot, in 1760, being sub- sequently styled the 69.h South Lincolnshire Regiment. The two battalions were linked together as the Welsh Regiment on July 1st, 1881. In 1778, (he2adBattal on was present at the capture of the Island of St Lucia from the French, and in April, 1782, they were employed as marines under Sir Samuel Hood, being present at the victory gained by Rodney and Hood over the French in the West Indies, and receiving, as a reward, permission to wear a laurel wreath round the number on their colours and accoutrements. The 2nd battalion, again acted as marines under Lord Hood at the siege of Toulon, and took part in the naval engagements with the French in the Mediterranean. In 1794 the 1st battalion was present at the capture of Martinique and St Domingo, and having buried nearly 1,500 men in the West Indies, returned to Cork in 1797. We need not describe the deeds of the old 69th, under Nelson, at the Battle of St Vincent. In 1799 the let battalion went to America, where it remained until the war of 1812 broke out, but gaining much g ory, as the names Detroit," Queenstown, "Miami," and "Niagara" on its colour8 testify. In 1815 it was present at Quatre Bras, and fought at the Battle of Waterloo. The old 41st served in India and the East frcm 1822 to 1843, taking part in the Burmese War and the Afghan campaign. No other corps gained greater repu'ation for resolution and gallantry. In 1831 King William IV. approved of the battalion being styled The 41st the Welsh Regiment," and permitted it to bear on its colours aod appointments the Prince of Wales's plume and the motto, Owell Angau na Chywilydd." In the Crimean war, the battalion took part in the battles of the Alma and of Inkerman, and the fall of Sebastopol, losing at the latter 11 officers and 151 non-comisoioned officers and men. In 1888 four companies of the battalion took part in the Soudan campaign. With reference to the forthcoming march through South Wales of the 1st Battalion, it is of interest to state that the whole of the arrangements, which have been made under the general supervision of Colonel Goldsmidt, are now practically complete. In or about the mildle of July, tbs battalion will start from Pembroke Dock, under the command of Colonel Quirke, D.S.O., and march by way of Carmarthen, Llanelly, Swansea, Neath, Mertbyr, and Pon-ypridd to Cardiff, camping in each town halted at. The battalion will number between five and six hundred men. It is just possible that it may be joined by a battalion or two of Volunteers, and thus allow of a serviceable brigade being formed. The idea seems to be very popular with the men and the public, an-1 there will be no lack of hospitality on the route. Invitations to visit certain towns have been received from corporations and other bodies, with numerous offers of suitable oamping grounds. LAUGHARNE. I THE DEATH op Miss CURTIS. Miss Curtis, the authoress of The Antiquities of Laagbarne, Pendioe, and their Neighbourhoods." died on the 1st inst, at the advanced age of eighty. She bad lived at Laugharne nearly forty years, and was universally respected. THE PROPOSED RAILWAY.—A very enthusiastic meeting in connection with this pioject was held lsat Saturday night in the Town.hall. Mr Lawrence, the engineer, was present, and gave a most favourable account of the progress of the undertaking. It had already passed the second reading in the House of Lords, and would, in all probability, be soon read a third time. A fe objections bad been lodged against it, as it always the case whenever a railway bili is brought before Parliament, but none of these were such as to cause any anxiety to the promoters. Some were very trivial, and even childish others were for the in- sertion of clauses in the Bill, some of which the engineers felt could easily be doce; so that he believed the matter would be easily settled. I SAUNDEBSFOOT. COOKERY CLASSICS.-Toe course of lessons given bv Miss Price, lasted six weeks, and terminated on Saturday. Thirty-eight school children have attended, and all but four earned the Government itrant for regularity. The attendance at the high-class numbered I fourteen, and plain thirty-eight. The committee marked their appreciation of Miss Price's valuable I services by presenting, through Mr Vickerman, a copy of the complete works of Shakepeare as a souvenir of her visit. Miss Mathias, hon secretary and treasurer, was at the same time presented with a copy of Teonysnn's works in recognition of her services. The following comprised the management Mrs Stradlig, Mrs Jones, Mra M Phillips, Mr Turl, Mr Stewart, Mr C H Vickerman, and Mr T David. LLANBOIDY. AGRICULTURAL.—Un Wednesday evening last week, Mr R Thomas, Bailey, and Mr J Thomas, Castell, ad- dressed the fortnigh'ly farmers' meeting on the manage- ment of the farm, more especially confining themselves to the farm yard and buildings. Their papers were highly appreciated. On Wednesday evening next, Mr J L Walters will address the last meeting for the winter on the treatment of farm animals. EISTEDBFOD.—On Friday evening an eisteddfod was held in the chapel. It was at first intended that it should be simply a very local affair, but the desire for competition is so keen in the locality, that the entries altogether exceeded anticipation. The programme was long, but by the good con<iuctorship of the Rev W Thomas, and the very expeditious adjudications of the Rev L Evans and Mr D Davies, Maengwynne, a most enjoyable evening was passed by the crowded audience. By some mischance the list of "ucceasful competitors bas been lost, for which reason their names are omitted from this report. But the competitions, both in sing- ing and reciting, were extremely good, while the prize essay on ambition, and the prize love letter were sucb as one would soarcely expect to meet with in an eisteddfod of this description. T MILFORD HAVEN. I ILLNESS OF liOCAL I-RADBOMEN.-We with a degree I of regret bear of the illness of Mr James Vaoghan, ale and porter merchant, and Mr William George, the Station Green, who has been an important figure in parliamentary aDd municipal elections. DEATH OF MRS. DAVIBS, PRIORY FARM.—We regret having occasion to reoord the death of Mrs Davies, wife of Mr John Davies, Priory Faros. She bad been sofferiug from ill-health for a considerable time, but until recently it was hoped ber life would be prolonged for years. The severity of the weather, b*wever, developed <resh complaints, to which deceased suo- cumbed on Friday last. She was fondly loved by her husband and family, whose loss will be a very severe one. Though rather of a retiriog disposition, the neighbourhood of Priory will miss her ia many ways. The interment took place in the New Cemetery on on Wedt esday afternoon. S.8. ARGENTINE," —This steamer was successfully docked under the direction of Mr John H Davies We commend the conduct ef the general manager of the dock company in engaging the services ol a local gentleman, whose experience of sucb matters certainly entitles him to rank as second to none either from the local it y or the metropolis. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—With regret we announce the death of Mr James Evans, Cellar Hill Pill. Deceased was < CoiDgregationaligt, in fact, one of the oldest members of the Tabernacle. His regu. larity in atteodance wbile health permitted, even during advanced age, was a striking oontrast to the conduct of many younger people; tis step was brisk and his voice obeery to the last time he was out. By his removal from this earthly sphere, another of our old landmarks will have disappeared. He leaves a widow and a couple of grown-up children to mourn his loss. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.—The conteots in the various districts have been ca-ried on with great vigour and enthusiasm by both sides. The memories ot the elections of byegone days fly vividly back to mind, when beer and spirits occupied prominent positions, and were, indeed, we are sorry to say, the most potent factors in some places. It was given away profusely and as readily accepttd. I excuse neither party, but would unhesitatingly say that until canvassing is made an offence and polling-booths (especially in coun y districts) removed from the vicinity of public-houses, long will corrupt practices exist, and the voioe of the people be practically unheard. This is a matter yet that demands the serious attention d the Government, irrespective of pltrty politics. Mr Fisher, of Dennant, has been returned for Steynton. MEETING OF THE MILFORD DOCKS COMPANY. —The ba!f-yeirly meeting of tbb Milford Docks Company, was held in London, Mr T Wood piesiding. The report of the half-jear ending December 31st, 1894. s'a ed that the matked inprovtmeot in the company's local trade, wbich was seen in the early part of the past half-year, wae interrupted by the continuance of storms of unnsaal severity throughout the latter portion of that period, and resulted in a corresponding diminution of receipts from the fishing traffic. No further progress had been made with regard to the Cantidian mail service, and the question uf the acquisi- tion of the railway and pier remained in abeyance. The directors bad been advised that these liabilities most be satisfied before the profits became divisible.— The General Manager reported that the tonnage of vessels entering the docks during the half-year was 138,902, as against 157,680 in the corresponding period of 1893.-The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said during the first three monthr of the past half-year, the trade of the compaoy yielded a profit of aboot .£500, bat in the succeeding months much of this was swept away by the causes referred to in the report. L- LLANDOVERY. IjLWYNTBRilN HUNT STEEPLECHASES. — At a well attended meeting of the committee of these races at Llandovery, on Wednesday, 6th inst. (Mr W P Jeffreys presiding), the accounts were passed, and it was decided that this year's races be held in the latter .• 4 of April, the exact date not being decided on. I L.WOSITy.-M J Wa!ter Jones, county and district councillor, -1-14 Miss Jones, of Tetrad, owing to the present severity the weather, and the great amount of distress prevailing, have sent to the Parish Council of Mothvey and Llasdtlt^int, the sum of Lb each, to be distributed amongst the ^or of the above parishes, which has given great satisfm Suoh distribution by the Parish Council is undouu. J,v a move in the right direction. We are sorry to hear um' Mr Jones hu been confined to his house with a severe aL'ack of rheumatism, but we bear that be has already made progress towards recovery.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. (Weather Permitting.) THE CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 11th inst, at Sarnau Station, and on Thurs- day, the 14th inst, at Guildhall-square each day at 11. THE TIVYSIDK FOXHOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 11th inst, at Bronwydd, and on Thursday, the 15th inst, at Pen-y-bryn, Bridell; each day at 1045. THE PEMBROKESHI BE HOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 11th inst, at Johnston Station, and on Thursday, the 14th inst, at Mountain Water: each day at 11. MR. SEYMOUR ALLEN'S HOUNDS will meet on Mon- day, the 11th inst, at Jeffreston, and on Friday, the 15th inst, at Penblewyn each day at Ll:
Family Notices
BIRTHS. D iVIES—On the 28th ult, at Bock-terrace, Clynderwen, the wife of Mr Daniel Davies, foreman platelayer, G. W.R.. of a son. LEWIS—On the 6th inst, at 5, Barn's-row, in this town, the wife bf Mr Henry Lewis, butcher, of a son. THOMAS—On the 4th inst, at 36, Little Water-street, in this town, the wife of Mr John Thomas, weaver, of a son. MARRIAGES. LBVERS-CAIRNS- On the 4th inst., at St. Paul's, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, by the Rev C. J. Sneath, curate, Mr W. H. Levers, of Plymouth, to Florence, fifth daughter of Mr R. Cairns, late sergeant of the Carmarthenshire R.A. Militia. of this town. PHILLIPS-PHILLIPs-On the 28th clt. (by licence), at Llangan Church, by the Rev T. Davies, vicar, Mr Thomas Phillipp, Bolahaul Farm, Llangannor, Carmar- thenshire, to Miss Mary Anne Phillips, Sarnlas, Llangan. DEATHS. DAVIcs-On the 6th inst, at Spilman-street, in this town, William Samuel, son of Mr John Davies, ostler, aged 16 years. HARGRAVBS—On the 4th inst, at 2, Picton-place, in this town, Edgar George, son of Sergeant Hargraves, Car- marthenshire it A., aged 16 months. JONES—On the 4th inst, at Llanllwch Mill, Sophia, wife of Mr Owen Jones, miller, aged 6S years. JONEs-ún the 5th inst, at Waterloo-terrace, in this town, Martha, daughter of Mr David Jones, weaver, aged 4 years. JEFFRIES-On the 2nd inst., at Newport (Mon), Henry Byeri Jeffries, eldest Pon of the late Jobo B. Jeffries, Esq., solicitor, of this town, aged 59. LYNCH—On the 4th inst, at 44, Water-street, in this town, Mr Thomas Lynch, aged 80 years. BEEs-On the 1st inst, at 20, John-street, in this town, George, eldest son of Mr William Rees, tailor, feed 42 years. THOMAs-On the 1st inst, at Bradford House, Stepney- street, Llanelly, Mr George Thomas (formerly of Con* merce House, Carmarthen) aged 43 yean. <