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THE decisions of the amateur critic often bear, outwardly, the appe?ance of P?????; but in nine ca8e out of ten they are ba e<? on something very like ignorance. Thousands have b? finding fault with our generals now j1 en?ged in the Boer war, for their failure t,? do thf* [to avoid that, and to foresee something else, and the conclusion has very commonly been arrived at that the British soldier is defective in tactical knowledge. Time and a fuller com- i prehension of what is going on have already taught many of us to dou the j ticc of this Terdict. We are ?t?ti?h omce??r?, S8 & rulf) that during this war the Brit.s „ „ aDd' has been  much the lave of "tactics," and that bee. to. much the sl?? In fact, the generalsana subordinates appear to have got up their tcxt-books with unu.-ual care, and to have followed the "latest" max.ms of mod,ern war science with all the docility and fidelity of good little Sunday School pupils. And what has been the result? Whenever they carried out a _1-pn.'I" Qf-ntpo;n ft"\nn (no "'Of\nm.. particularly k I mended in the text-books), the Boers have had things all their own way. No doubt, it will be said that note should have been taken of this sooner, and that men on the ground should have learned from one or two sharp lessons that it was time to reverse, or greatly modify, the old rules of j warfare. That sounds plausible enough; but, in the first place, men who are in the thick ol the melee are not apt to see things under their nose so clearly as if they looked at them quietly j from a distance; and in the next place, the British soldier, like all animals with a strong. backbone, does not excel in adaptiDg himself, either in mind or body, to the Wrf approved and matured plans It really rqum:cl some experience like what they n ^d in the present campaign to make our milita leaders realise that the tactics M? strategy they ll --+ o.l'Trn'r"C"I have been learning in books j stand them in good stead If t 0 j generals had done nirthmg but study our war SCIcncc we might have where to find ?; ?cncewe unfortunately they have studied it? them, with the of. .proventing us from only ?ith the ?e? w ???? h?e from putting it in practice. Nowhere have we j [ seen this fact So learly set  as it is in seen ttus fa_? by a writer, who says: rs have invented a new system cf? warfare nnd we have been trying to beat them with or old system. The Zulus did the same, ? ?? ? b?t us at Islandhlwana. The Boer can move ten miles to our two: he is a _v good shot with his rifle, and lives and fights ?a country where Mature has built a fortress at every mile. He has an excellent pony, and carries no impedimenta. His tactics are to garrison a fortress with a few hundred men, and _l induce us to attack he shoots a COUple Vi, hundred of us, we shoot twenty, and he s ips away on his pony to repeat the operation at the j next fortress. We bury our dead, take a couple of old waggons that he has left, and call it a Tictory." Such victories are, in very truth, worse than defeats. The tactics of Badajos and Waterloo are evidently not the tactics for South Africa. In order to fight the Boer, you want the best modern artillery to hurry him out of his fortress, and mounted infantry and cavalry to catch him while he is running to the next. The ordinary infantry may be left behind, and no Boer will touch them. The whole Boer army, as the writer above quoted reminds us, cannot take Ladysmith. While speaking of our officers having observed the (book) rules of strategy, we ought, perhaps, to have excepted some of Lord Methuen's movements, and it is difficult to see how General Buller's project of forcing a river-line in the face of a strongly- CLtrenched enemy differs from a blunder. But, on the whole, it is not in tactics, as the term is commonly undei stood, that our generals have failed. They have been a little slow in seeing the necessity of new devices to meet the novel problems with which they have been confronted, and, worse still, they have not been provided with the proper fighting material for waging a war like that in which they are engaged. But the men of the strong backbone only need time to adjust themselves to a novel and unforeseen condition of things. It is evident, to use once more a sadly hackneyed phrase, that Great Britain is calmly determined to see it through," and that being so, we may already look upon the Transvaal Republic as a state that will dis- appear next year from the map of Africa.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE CAKSIABTHEXSHIRE HorxDs will meet on Tuesday, the 9th inst., at Gellywen. and on Friday, the 12th inst,, at Bronwvdd Arms each day at 11. THE TIVYSIDE FOXHOUNDS will meet on MVo ondaJv, the 8th inst., at Rhydlewis, and on Thursday, the 11th inst.. at Moylgrove; each day at 10.45. MR. SEYMOUR ALLEN S HOUXDS WIH1^ m ° Tuesday, the 9th inst., at Cosheston, and on Friday, the 12th i-t-, at Whitland: each day at 11. Monday, THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on Monday 7 the 8th inst., at Johnston Station; on Wecineday, the 10th inst., at Roch Bridge: and on Fi(lkv, the 12th inst., at Pentyparc; each day at i? I THE DOLWILYM BEAGLES wul ??? Tuesday, the 9th inst., at Pantvcaws, and d the 13th inst., at pustgwvn, Llanboidv; each day at II. MR. LLOYlí PRICE L s ?B???? a? ? on :Monday, I MR. LLOYD PRICE E Cynrh. and on Thursday, I ? ??t:, X C;ni?rhyn,'near Crugybar; each day at 10.30.
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Several lists of subscriptions to the War Fund and some news paragraphs have to be held over. CARMARTHEN GAOL.—Mr W. W. T. Prosser, solicitor, has been appointed clerk to the visiting justices. The appointment is a new one. ST. DAVID'S DIOCESE AND THE WAR FUND.—In accordance with the Queen's letter, the Bishop of 3t. David's has issued a circular to all the clergy in the diocese asking them to make special appeals and collections towards the Widows' and Orphans' Fund on Sunday next. At Carmarthen the Volunteer Corps will muster for church parade, and will attend Christ Church, where his lordship •io oiinnmifwl fn nrpAi- .1.0 r- BENEVOLENCE.—Mr. T. J. Harries, the well- known London draper of Oxford-street, has sent to the Rev. J, T. Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Llanstephan, a cheque for a substantial amount to be distributed among the poor in his parish. SUCCESS.—We are very pleased to find the name of Mr. A. Williams, son of Mi. W. Williams, Eithinduon-issa, Mydrim, amongst the list of suc- cessful candidates at the recent responsions exa- mination of St. David's College, Lampeter. This is the second examination for the B.A. degree. We wish Mr. Williams every success. CARMARTHEN Soup KITCHEN.-A meeting of the Soup Kitchen Committee was held at the Town Hall, on Friday afternoon last, the Mayor (Mr. W. Spurrell) presiding. There were also present:- Mrs. Spurrell, Miss E. M. Hancocke, Mr. R. M. Thomas, Mr. H. B. White, Superintendent Smith, Rev. A. F. Mills, Mr. W. J. Williams, and Mr. William Thomas.—It was resolved to start the kitchen on the 16th inst, WEDDING AT CARMARTHEN.—The wedding took place at Union-street Chapel, Carmarthen, on Boxing Day, by the Rev. Professor Jones, of Mr. David Evans, fitter at H.M. 's Dockyard, Chatham, and Miss J. Jones, St. Mary-street, Cardigan. The best man was Mr. W. R. Evans, Cardiff, brother of the bridegroom, and the bridesmaid was Miss Sarah J. Thomas, Picton Court, The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. B., Jones, Winson House, Neath. There were several presents. LOCAL SUCCESSES AT MORRISTON EISTEDDFOD.— At Morriston Eisteddfod on Boxing Day the follow- ing successes were gained :-Brass band contest- 1st, Pontyberem (Mr. E. G. Harries). In the brass band marching contest, Elliot's Band, Burry Port, were awarded first prize, but a protest was entered against the award because the band did not march, but played stationary. Tenor solo-W. H. Protheroe, Llanelly. At the close of the eisteddfod Miss Winnie Stephens, Llanstephan, sang Cymru Fydd." R13 5s. 7d. was collected during the day for the Mayor of Swansea's Reservists' Fund. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following:Cl Is. from Zion Baptist Church, St. Clears 18s. 6d. from Providence Congregational Church, Llangadock Rl Is. from Llandebie Sports Committee £1 Is. from employes of the Permanent Way Department of Manchester and Railway H^'spiWl MWnF<^e^anS&wemlraeth Valley Railway r>. 1.L'- 1\nl í'1", Company's workmen, £4 ltis. Jiiiiiow s .I.YJ,t'\¡tU vv. workmen, 26 9s. 3d. Gwscwm Colliery workmen, ? 9s T Cwm Capel Colliery workmen, 12s. 6d New Pool Colliery workmen, £ 1 6s 6d; St. Illtyd and Llandyry Churches, £ 2 0s- 9d. St. Mary's Church, E2 18s. 3d. Zion andL,CaiJ^fchurches ?d'' ?on Church, 7s. 7d, and Tabernacle Church, 91 7s. 10d. total, ?33 15s. 4d. WILL OF THE LATE MR. H. G. REID, SPILMAN- STREET, CARMARTHEN.-Probate O?he?da?tMi September 4th, 1894, of Mr. Hugh Galbraith Reid, i 3, Spilman-street, cfrmS&Gs ?who SLd' on the 4th of November last, has been? ?ra?d to his sister, Mrs. Thomasine Francis Kennedy Shields, widow, of 13, Qneen's-te.-r? ?a?w? The testator bequeathed to his wife, igdalen j Mary Anna Reid, his furniture, household e e ts and consumable stores, and the whole of his property, excepting money, bankn?otes \a?nd ?se ? lÇ h;- ,l tini curities for money, and ne In" UN ¿v personal estate not otherwise disposed of, subject to the payment of his debts3^ testamentary expenses, to  Mrs. voaf lued at ITI h, TS Reid s estate has been valued at ?4,822 133. M. gross, including personalty of the net value of ??0118s. <M. » DTWKN —The annual concert CONCERT AT ^1 R ?the ??b? ernacle Baptist Chapel in connection with thHe FL & was held on Monday even ng. There was a satis- ?f? ?flnrv att?n?ance the chairman being the pastor T?S ?? 'U '?? ?s) The accompanist was Mr. ?' Pud?di. combe The proceeds were in aid of the Sunday School. The artistes were:- Soprano, Miss S.M.Lewi contralto, Miss Cassie Miss S.M tenor, Mr. G-ilyin Richards, 5e»s'-». £ bass,, Mr. T. Conwil Evans; recitation, ?R?.A.'M.??: ?b?. 'M1r T Conwil Evans; recitation, I iss winner at National ? ?Eiste?ddfod? s ?T-h? epr?ramme was as follows- Part 1. Trio, fanners, Miss S. M. Lewis, Part L Tno, R.^rds, and Mr. Conwil Evans; song, ??gSdonald," Miss Cassie Rees Angus? Mr ??nym Richards pianoforte sollg'< TK i'n Egitto Mr. T. S. Puddicombe ???' ?X?eS inEgitto, Mr. T. S. Puddicombe: song, "Entrea me not to leave Thee," Miss S. M. | Lewis; SO?ng, zThe Young Brigade," Mr. Conwil ? Evans; Z? citation, ?gg Gwenllian Williams; Evans _NTi,e of t,hr> Fathpr" Miss Cassie miartette, "When hands meet," Miss S. M. Ree;: quartette, 'When hands 1ll-;t,Mi8S S. l\I. ?i?SsCassie Rees, Mr. Gwilym Richards, L????onwil Evans. > Part II. Solo, rent-, ?eeS and deeper still," ar?, "Waf her .?S'' Mr. d G^lynf Richards; song, "The N Lewis; song, ?ngale-s Trill," Miss S. M  song, Brohers in arms," Mr. Conw?l -bv?M,  tion" Tne Curfew Bell" (with pianoforte acco?m- n?niment), Miss Gwenllian Williams; duet, A Night in Venice," Miss S. M. kewis and Mr. ?ym Richards; song, "?,A? Eve. Miss Cssle Rees; son, Auba de," Mr. Gwil> I Richards; song, Miss S. M. Lewis quartette, "Strange Adventures," Miss S. M. Lewis, Miss Cassie Rees, Mr. Gwilym Richards, and Mr. Conwil Evans. l?T V B I Y -R THE WELSH REGIMENT (CAmIART]Œ DETACH)lET). -Orders for the week ?iing  January, l900:-0nicer for the .S?Su?t J. H. Hughes; Company orderlies. Scl g? a?t C. H. Carpenter and Corporal J. T. W »de| Sr e ohn Evan, ^eeruit -I -?? 4? r?? Q(\ n n1, Chlll'Ôi Pa/'C/(le: drill on iYiuuucij, at v- Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen having been pleased to command that collections be made throug, hout tt^he XchuiS rchheess oof r the United Kingdom to increase the funds for the care of the sick, wounded, and di^bled. the war South Africa, and for the succour of the WIves and families of the men ???????? D? etachment will parade at the Arinou y on Sunday ne:x, the 7thillst'at 10 90 the Armoury on attenci Divine service at Christ rCluhur. ch^ ^iere a collection for the purpose afore- said ?? n bf made. Dress-Cnrch parade order, viz., alrs-e frocks, helmets, waistbelts, frogs, and I S1arms (no pouches). ?-r? ?(? A meeting f ?m&S?the Detachment will be held at the ?' ?rm8 ?y on Monday evening next, the 8th inst., at 8 30, to arrange for Morris-tube practice and | competitions, ?er?d List of Member* for AcfÜ'e S?ce and Garrison Duty Active Service- Lieutenant J. H, Hughes, Sergeant-Instructor H. L. Poole, Colour-Sergeant A. Davies, Sergeants W. E. Williams and H. C. Langman, Prh-ates L. J Jones, H. Baskerville, J. M. Jones, J. Meyrick, T,Pxvi, J. PhiUips^G.1!. Jones' and W. W. 4W n'G|^JieHs Phillips, G. A. Jones, and W. W, Owen. Garrison! Duty-Sergeant! J. Saer, Corp?ral J. T. Davies, Cyclist J. Jenkins, Privates uwilym   Ro-ers, K, Hearder, F. H. Williams. and J. M. ?&?order: (signed) JAMEsJoH?Captam commanding Carmarthen Detachment. I APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR OF FACTORIES.— Mr. John Lloyd Edwards, son of our late fellow- townsman, Mr. W. R. Edwards, J.P., of Barry, was last week appointed one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Factories, having been successful in the recent Civil Service examination. Mr. Edwards was prepared for the examination by our former townsman, Mr. J. Ceridfryn Thomas, B.Sc., of Kingsholme, Weston. Mr. W. R. Edwards is to be congratulated upon the success of his sons- two of them being H.M. Inspectors of Factories, two doctors, and the fifth also qualifying for the medical profession. THE LATE DR. JAMES ROWLANDS, CARMARTHEN. —On Sunday morning last, a fine new stained glass window was unveiled at St. John's Church, Carmarthen, by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, in memory of the late Dr. James Rowlands, who was mainly instrumental in having the church erected. The unveiling was witnessed by a large congrega- tion. The window is an exquisite piece of work, and looked remarkably well. In the centre is the figure of our Lord on the Cross, and in the side lights are seated figures of the four Evangelists, while above them are their emblems upon a back- ground of stained glass of a rich quality, sur- rounded by a painted border, the tracery being of medallion. The inscription in the centre light is as follows :—" Er gogoniant i Dduw ac er anwylaf got am James Rowlands, Cymmarawd o Goleg Breninol y Llawfeddygon, yr hwn a aned Gor- phenaf 14, 1814, ac a fu farw Ebrill 10, 1899. Y cyflwynir y ffenestr hon gan ei weddw, Anne, a i dair merch, Isabella, Nanno, ac Edith." The window is from the design of Mr. E. P. Warren, Westminster, and was executed by Mr. Arthur J. Dix, London. CARMARTHEN BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—Tues- day.—Before the Mayor (Mr. W. Spurrell), Principal Evans, Mr. T Davies (Quay), and Mr. James Davies.—David Evans, Esgerhir, New- church, applied for a temporary transfer of the licence of the Butchers' Arms. Testimonials were read from Mr. W. M. Griffiths, Lime Grove; Mr. J. T. Lewis, and the Rev. T. Morgan, vicar of Newchurch. The application was granted.— John George applied for a temporary transfer of the licence of the Cresselly Inn. He said he was the only son of the late Mrs. George, and wished to have a temporary licence until the estate was settled. Mr. Acton Evans, solicitor, in reply to the Clerk, said there was a will-be had prepared it, but it had not been proved. The Mayor said they were advised by their Clerk that they had no power to grant a transfer of the licence. The only thing for applicant to do-of course, the house might be closed, if he chose to continue on ne would run risk -was to get the will proved, and if there was not a will he would have to take out letters of administration. The Clerk told ap- plicant that they had no power to give him a transfer without either of the above things being done. Applicant observed that there was no one there now to carry on the business. The Clerk said the magistrates could not help that. It was not their business to carry on the house. The Mayor informed applicant that they could do nothing in the matter.—The School Board had summonses against David Jones, Francis Well Cottage; Thomas Jones, Mill-street; and Thomas Phillips, Mill-street. All were dismissed. In the case of Thomas Jones, a woman appeared, and School Board Officer James said he had nothing against her. An explanation followed, and it transpired that the police had warned the wrong man.—For allowing his dog to be at large un- muzzled, John Lloyd Lewis, Hollybush, St. Clears, was fined ls. and costs. CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT NEW YEAR'S MEET.— In fine hunting weather the members of this Hunt met in Guildhall-square, Carmarthen, on New Year's morning, in the presence of a large number of spectators. Those who followed the hound were :—Captain Grismond Philipps. M.F.H.; Mr. Pryse Lloyd, Towy Castle; Mr. R. R. Carver and Miss Carver, Wenallt: Mr. Jack Carver; Mr. John Francis, Myrtle Hill; Mr. Jack Francis, Miss Francis; Mr. and Miss Valentin, Llanelly; Miss Gladys Morris, Coomb; Miss Howell, Pen- rheol; Mr. J. Anthony, Mr. Ivor Anthony, Mr. Owen Anthony, and Miss Anthony Mr. D. Howell Thomas; Miss Bath, Alltyfenn; Mr. Milford Mr. W, S. Phillips, &c. On a move being made, a large crowd of farmers and others joined in from all directions, making the field at least 120 strong. There was also a number of followers on foot to the cover. The hounds were first taken to Cwmaubach, which was drawn blank, but on going round the hill to the piece of gorse between Ffynonsaint and Pentrehydd, a fine fox jumped up in the middle of the pack and went off at a good pace towards Ffynonsaint farmyard, where he doubled backwards and forwards, giving a splendid view to the spectators. From here he made straight away over the top as if for Cwmcennen, but instead of going to ground he went up the hill on the left, down through the dingle near Cilgwynne, and over Pantycendy bank. through tht? neld .adjoining Abernant He was surrounded, bnt elnded hiN "'hr;d e ?r ?oing about ntty yards on the road-? e as rolled over-a thorougmy spent ^-v. — Xart to finish, about fifty minutes, the hounds had ? ?-?Hmaong. without giving him a moment s breathing time, The brush was handed to Miss Valentin, and the mask to Miss Bath, who, as ? ? ?? oth?rlad!e'?'w?ein at the death. The field b??"°w"ever owing to the pace and stiff d^abiy^ A fresh fox was Stnen?(ua? for and found near Berthlwyd, which gave d -a capital run to Blaenige, but he was not accounted ?or. Owing to the warm he was scent was exceptionally good, and the S?n was all that could be desired, and Captain Grismond Philipps deserves all praise for the way in which he carried matters out. OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL, CARMARTHEN.-ANKLAL TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—This was held on Wed- nesday evenin last week. The schoolroom had been decoratea for the occasion by Mrs. Harry; Mrs. Harries, Bridge-street; Mrs. Evans Water- r. L'- street Miss u. Jones, ^ainermcstxcci, u.u scholars. Several parents of the boys and visitors were present. An excellent tea was partaken of, the following serving ;-Mr. Evans and Miss nifs Towy Villa; Mrs. Jacob, Peniel Miss L. Jones, Lammas-sireet; Miss E. W hicher, Morley-street; and the Misses Phillips, Bronwydd. The entertainment followed, Mr. Henry Howll, J.1^ in the chair. Programme: Pianoforte solo, Master W. Jones: recitation, Mr. Lloyd_viohnso? M_r D ?. ??; ??. e?usion, Mr. D. prie So > Mr..1. Watkins; reci- JeS. usio ?Mr W. Rolands uartette, Mr. Lloyd tation, and friends ;Qq D price. solo> Mr. Walters; report for the year, the headmaster Jones Walters; ? tribution of certificates. (Rev. Joseph Harry); distribution of cetificates, Rev. A. Fuller Mills; reCltatIon, MISS Dame1 solo, Dw Gwendraeth Mr. Jeremy Mr. D. g Davies; reci- Mmor. uth-organ PM?? solo, Mr. Parry solo, Miss tation, Mr. ?- Mar r Manllweh) solo, Mr. John Davies (orgamst a I'jlanllwch) sol, Mr. John Davies (org?t ? Misses Jones finale" Hen 5K^ Tfv Nhadau," led by Mr. P. L. Phillips, Bron- wydd. From the report of Mr. Hany, the head- master, it appeared that the following successes S beV gaS during the year -Medical prehm- i?nar,) y ??" e pupil), Memorial College, Brecon (one .????-???n?T?.rtM'afnrschOOl- Tiuuil), one sHuuiiu-?c??. ?c??m?M? v-k' — — SS.esses, two Welsh Matriculations (one in first division), three Pitman's Shorthand, six to Trevec Col?ge, ten to Presbyterian College (gaining the first eight places on the list and a Scripture P £ ? e^^ Two students had also been ordainM  direct from the college. Mr. Mills distributed cer tificates of merit to T. J. Davies, Rh?? d, J. Evans, Asylnm-road J.Robertsdore R. Phillips, Pentrecelyn. T. J. ^rlHir ?R. Phillips, Pentrecelyn: T. J. ???' Davies, rynis; S.?Haneocke, The Avenue ;E.?-. Davies, Waundrefi; J. Evans, Pentrefynis ioev' Wauligale?. j. Harries, Tratelyrych J. D- Davieg Johnstown; J. A. Thomas, Panty coed and J. Morris, ??.?T —This Morris, Abergwili. POLICE COCRT. -This  Shire-h:ll, Carmarthen, before Mr. C. W. Jones (in the chaIr),  their dogs to be at large unmuzzled on the highway, I. n the   inst., Joan 1W"yfjS°S^ttnea ll and n' I -? T I -I A WRre fined ls. and Daniel, unrneujii, LUéluuucuvb' 8s costs.—Andrew McGill, ableaman, was charged with being drunk and disor y parish of St. IshmaeLon the 20th ult. H p. aded guilty. He had been ejected from the White Lion Inn. P.S. Davies proved the case, an^*d "n ant lived now at the Life ?Boat ? ma Ferryside. He was a member of a ,^s ipwrecke(i crew-from the barque CraigwmnieTwho had been saved by the lifeboat. The Chaxm^ sup posed defendant was overjoyed atbel"f^ &And- reply to Mr. W. M. Griffiths (the clerk), defend- ant said the ship was now on the ^s ^vreck- | The number saved was eighteen. A fine of 28.6d. and costs was impoRed.-For being drunk and dis- ?derly, William Nunian, tailor, Ferry?de ^as fined 5s. and 7s. costs.-David Jones, Black L Llandefeilog, was charged with 8eling on ^^he mas-Day beer during part of the time when the | premises were required to be closed. He pleaded guilty. P.S, Thomas said that on Christmas Day he went on duty in plain clothes, and concealed himselt within view of the PU?iie-housein question.  A -.nnIF At eight o'clock in tne murmur nc UV"v""I!'  ?oin? in. About 8.45 he saw a young man car?ry_? fni In earthenware jug under his arm proceeding m?'ard? s?e door. He lost sight of him, and could  not say whether he went in. Some men and Sno?dreu ?ere looking up and down the road. In I a short time the landlady came out to the road, looked up and down, and immediately afterwards the young man whom he had previously seen returned with the jug, with his arm around it. By this time witness had changed his position, and watched him coming down the road. He met him, and after some conversation, in which he said the beer was for the servants on a farm close by, witness requested him to return to the house. They there Aaw the landlady, who at first denied having sold the bier, but subsequently she ad- mitted she bad received 2s. for it, and returned 6d. She said 1*6 would not have sold it had she not been told that the farmer's wife was ill. She had sold it without the knowledge of her husband, who was in bed. The defendant had been landlord for many years; he had been there nearly the whole of his life, and there was nothing against him. The jug was a gallon one. The Bench fined the defendant iil and costs. but decided to make no endorsemeut of the licence. ST. DATA'S CONVERSAZIONE, CARMARTHEN.— This annual gathering, in connection with the parish of St. David's, was held in the Assembly Rooms last week. The adults, to the number of nearly 300, enjoyed an excellent programme of dances on Thursday evening, the music being supplied by Messrs. Jones's band, with Miss Trixy Cooke at tfof pianoforte. Commencing shortly after seven, the proceedings were kept up until after midnight. Refreshments of the u*uul light and varied character were supplied in the ante- room. the large room was decorated with riags and bannerettes, and over the platform appeared in large letters on a white sheet God bless our Soldiers in South Africa." During the evening, the suggestion of the Vicar, ihe Rev. T. R. Walters, that a collection should be taken for the Soldiers'Widows' and Orphans' Relief Fund, was heartily received, and the result of the pere- grinations of Sergeant-Instructor Poole. Sergeant Atkins, and Corporal Davies (the latter of whom is about to leave for the front) amongst the com- pany was the announcement that over R,2 11s. had been subscribed. On Friday evening the juveniles had their "jocial," from four o'clock until nine. Unfortunatjy. rain fell very heavily during the afternoon, and the attendance was not so large as last year, though considerably more than a hundred put in an appearance. A suitable pro- gramme of (fence music was provided, and in the interval games were indulged in, numbers of the committee IOing everything that was possible to keep them amused. There was an ample supply of refreshments. The arrangements were in the hands of a liTge and capable committee.
-PEMBRIKESHIRE QUARTER -SESSIONS.
PEMBRIKESHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The Quarter Sessions for the County of Pembroke were held st the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Tuesday, before Judge Stevenson Owen (in the chair). There were six prisoners for trial, including three soldiers, a fact which the Chairman (in his charge to the grand jury) said he was sorry for, especially at the present time, when their soldiers were distinguishing themselves so much. "Notice of Motion by Mr. C. Mathias. During the consideration of business matters by the Court, Mr. Charles Mathias (Lamphey) entered the court by the side of the Chairman, and said I wish to ,,i ,ve notice th give notice that we appoint a new chairman at the next Quarter Sessions. The Chairman (to the clerk) Will you take the notice downs The Clerk. That at the next Quarter Sessions you intend to move for the appointment of a new chair- man r Mr. Matting Yes. The Clerk accordingly took thimotice. Trial of Prisoners. Albert Powell (41), labourer, of Hodgeston, Pem- broke, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting hili throat. Mr. Lleuftr Thomas prosecuted, and called the prisoner's fourteen years old daughter. The Chairman, however, remarked that the magis- trates committed upon the evidence of his wife, which was inadmissible, and it would be a shocking thing for a man to be sent to gaol on the evidence of his little girl. o Mr. Thonias then called Dr. Williams, but the Chairman bjectedto this witness divulging a statement made to him by pri-oner as his patient. The prosecution then withdrew the case, and prisoner was discharged. George William Flack (24), sailor, pleaded guilty to burglary and stealing jewellery to the value of £ 8 l'2s 6d at Milford Haven on December 6th, and was sentenced to four months hard labour. Oldrienne Herinessy and William Walker, both 21, artilleryman, were charged with stealing a sheep valued at Y,2 10s., the property of William Henry Brayr at Pembroke, on November 18th. Mr. Marlay Samson prosecuted, and Mr. Lleufer Thomas defended. The jury r«(turned a. vni-djpl. of •' R^tclT" chain valued the property of Benjamin Lot;g-staff,' landlord of the Pembroke Ferry Inn, on Dpcernber 13th. The evidence went to show that prisoner and some Reservists were in the inn, and their behaviour oc- casioned the landlord ejecting one of them.  ?hen P?t his ?ns round LongstaS, who had the watch in his waistcoat pocket, and told him to leave the man alone. Prosecutor afterwards missed his watch, and it was ?ound in the possession of the Pr^01^" Prisoner's storv was that after this --eene' when hejva. at the railwa? station on his way to Cardiff, whenc?e he had broug? the Reservists to Pembroke-Dock, one of them said, "Here you are, corporal; here > a present for you. I s?U never come back again." He took the watch and chain as a present, and made no attempt to conceal it. H said he bore a good character, and had a wife and children. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and prisoner was sentenced to six months' hard abour, the Chainnan ? remarking th? at a time when all soldiers were doing their duty like men and in a manner that was ".g the approbation of the whole civilised world, prisoner neglected his duty so far as to commit so paltry and m?erablp an ?pnce as the picking of a pocket.
~ CARMARTHEN TOWN NOTES. j
CARMARTHEN TOWN NOTES. j Don't forget in writing your letters, or signing cheques-which latter some fortunate people able to do that we are now in the year 1900. For ?eek or two certainly 99 per cent of those who put pen to paper will stick to the old familiar date of 1899. The next practice of the Carmarthen Choir will be held in the English Congregational Schoolroom on Tuesday evening next, when it is hoped there will be a good number of singers to meet Mi Qiivpr T'u„ v./att-Ar the members attend th?e Silver. will Mr Silver be able to organise the concert which he proposes to hold to augment the Ss of the SSr. It should be borne in mind that the weekly expense is as much for a small number as for a large one using the room for practice, which expense is a serious drain upon the resources of the committee. Perhaps the committee will carry out, at the ] earliest possible opportunity, the resolution which was come to that a deputation should attend the meeting of the School Board in an endeavour to obtain the u? of a room in Pentrepoth School for practice. Iir Barry and other places the Board Schools are regularly used for purposes of this tod, and why fn Carmarthen the ^epaye^ should be denied the use of their own propertj when it is not beine* utilised for the immediate work to ?bich ?& SSds were built is an enigma which TOSIV tL meSbere of the Board may be able to explain, thoughwe donbttbeir ability to do 80. No doubt Mr. Silver has thought of the desira- wmv of eci?rpeting at the Carmarthen Eisteddfod "ta Xv w,f local choir to prevent by their success the orize money being taken from the town would be doubly P»'i £ yiug. ^hneeaavv^ y eexxppeemnsee help very much in meeting the heavy expense  tiip to Liverpool to which aft members of the choir are Slor^'V, Silver mustj however, be -J .h, non.+- 'h", 'h",tt" warmly backed np, auu lUE' ,<uu.o.'J"  Eed tS by ?gular and punctual attendance I at the weekly practices. We are in for bad times, which even the present war in South Africa cannot be held responsible for. Coal?goU ?p? price (what a dreadful thing for Carmai XS n where it is dear enough, in all con- ??e? n? ? ?alT times) and sewing cotton is made dea?er It ?llyis too bad that now, when we may, ?w? in?o the scarcity and dearness of cotton, hhaisve to revert to the primitive attire of our pre: h?ric anceSors, that the fuel upon which we toric to warm our exposed cutaneous cover-  ing should also reach starvation hgures. It's all right; we have got to know now. We It? why turkeys which are generally cheaper than geese in Carmarthen Christmas ?on'T?? & ?S d S?eS have been dearer. It's all on account of t? horrid war. Beef and mutton, S?a?Sibave goi?e uV because of the m £ n$y ?uirS by tK military authorities, and this has II .L_ ",U,1. in turn led to a demand tor turseys vyc uuL, L, suppose our "Tommies" have demanded many of the featheral turkeys though. The article bearing I that name in the ranks is, as a rule, served out I from the can. New Year's Day was hardly born before bands of roysterous-some of them could scarcely be called singers—were making night hideous to those who prefer their peaceful bed to a midnight peram- bulation. Sunday Closing Act notwithstanding, the merriment could, we imagine, not have been unaided by drafts from the cup that cheers and also inebriates. When does the new century commence, or has it commenced? We don't know of anybody who has got to fighting about the matter yet, although some rather heated arguments have been held which might very easily have resulted in blows. Say some very clever people the new century can- not begin until the year 1900 Ps ;completed. and therefore a fractional part of a second after twelve midnight. December 31st next, will land us into the 20th century. Others equally clever, to their own thinking at any rate, are sure we are already well embarked into that period of time which is to produce such wonderful sights and things to those who live to see them. The question is one which it is easy to get into a fog about. and having heard si.me very plausible arguments on both sides we are inclined to leave it alone because of its befuddling effects. On the one hand, we are told that you must complete each hundred years before you are in the next. That sounds reasonable. But look at it again, and you will tind when you were one year old you were in your second year, and therefore now that the world has reached the year 1900 it is really in its 1901st year. That seems all right too, and makes one think that by the end of this year we shall have had a twelvemonth of the 20th century without having satisfied ourselves whether we have or not. Of one thing we may, however, be certain. While we all may have seen, or most of us will see, the commencement of the century, none of us will see its close. But for the fact that everyone in the town has been the recipient of at least a thousand wishes for a happy new year, we should be tempted even so late as to-day to wish all our readers all the prosperity and happiness they themselves desire. However, it seems so superfluous that we refrain. From a very early hour of the morning residents in all parts of the town were on New Year's Day put to the trouble of answering the numerous rat- tats at their doors. Really it was very pleasant to know that so many people took such an interest in our welfare, though we could not help but suspect that there was a personal motive behind it all. What with cards bearing the mystic words, "Com- pliments of the Season," and the suggestive touch of the forelock, the singing of doggerel in the doorway, and the banging of the knocker, this time of peace and goodwill has not been without its drawbacks to the unfortunate householder. He has had very little peace himself, and his goodwill to men became very scanty as the list of callers continued until it developed into a positive nui- sance. # Rubbish! Yes, that is the subject of this note, which is to suggest that some day when our Town Councillors have done talking and will set their minds to thinking-what a change of habit it will be to some of them they might consider the advisability of investing in a rubbish destructor. We want electric light, to take the place of that brilliant illuminant which enables us to see dark- ness in our town-this is not "gas," although the article referred to is and we can get it from rubbish. And what a lot of rubbish there is in Carmarthen. Why, if we could utilise even just what is spoken at our Council meetings, we could afford to pension off our scavengers as useless. But discarding that of their employers and using that of the servants, which is at present tipped down in that picturesque spot below our soon to be beautiful park, we have a really serviceable material. Just what can be done by a rubbish destructor is shewn by the operations of that belonging to one of the London vestries. During the past twelve months 26,000 tons of rubbish were burned, of which 92 per cent. was domestic refuse, and from the process was developed 1,031,348 Board of Trade units of electricity for sale to consumers for lighting purposes. In addition sufficient electricity was developed to work the electric fans, lifts, and trucks of the destructor house, and to light it. The clinkers from the furnaces were sold to make concrete, and the surplus was used at the public wash-houses, and also to heat the baths and free library. « • Here is a vista of possibilities for a progressive little town. The provision of a destructor might lead us to the possession of a public wash-house, baths, free library, concrete footpavements of home manufacture, and electric light. Not that we want such an expensive luxury as a public ïhtfè à'r'tlartl1Jh fjuÙg¡U' jC-fIJ of slum property, though, of course, we are liable to overlook those discreditable dwellings in our courts and back streets. But what the eye never sees the heart never grieves about, and we can still go on extolling the beauties and healthiness of our ancient borough. Baths again nobody wants while we have the lovely Towy, with its pure and clean water, to dabSe in. How our boys delight to swim in that healthy mixture of mud and sewage near the Quay. The idea of providing public baths while we have 1 such facilities is preposterous and unworthy the attention of our municipal fathers. As to a free library, nobody cares about giving the youth of the town an opportunity to read the trashy novels of the day. They have the Bible to read, and the public-house to resort to, and what more can mortal desire. Concrete pavements, unnecessary while we can have such a beautiful layer of mud on our footpaths as we have accumu- lated lately The only thing the Corporation think that really is necessary, or at all desirable, is electric light, and this they will, no doubt. give us even if the rates go up to ten shillings in i the 2. The fanciers' paper. Our Dogs, in an apprecia- tive notice of Carmarthen Christmas Show. states, that the Market-place is a bit draughty, but that "the committee wisely provided any amount of straw for the use of the exhibits, which seemed very comfortable. In summer weather one cannot equal the Market-plenty of room and air. Although only nine classes were given for dogs, this classification drew an entry of over ten per class and quality was there also in abundance. The Secretaries pegged at it all day, and were most I obliging. We never remember the rings being so badly served at a Carmarthen fixture, but Mr. V. H. Thomas having been booked as steward in the poultry section accounted for this, as when he is in charge nothing is lacking. With an extended i I, classification this Christmas Show could be made a clinking fixture." The representative of this paper evidently appreciated the fare and attention he received at Mrs. Olive's, as he says, "The Boar's Head is a most homely hostelry." We are not surprised at this, because the qualities of this house ana ITS I hostess are known far and wide indeed, it is only recently that we saw a similar complimentary notice in a newspaper published in Cleveland, America. Some people are under the impression that it is a superfluous or unmeaning thing on the part of our citizen soldiers to volunteer for garrison duty, as they are already liable to be employed in this or any other military service within the United Kingdom. There is a difference, however. The man who volunteers for garrison duty may be sent to perform this duty abroad at Gibraltar, Malta, or any other British station. < < There is to be no Infirmary Ball this year, and one of the reasons given, we believe, is because of the South African war, though why this should interfere with the cause of charity at home is not very plain. If the ball has been a source of income to the Institution, it might well be con- tinued but we are told that if has never been very profitable, and that there is no lncnuauuu au."üf'>>" those who habitually support it to do so this year. m # King-street is being repaired at last, and the mud pedestrians have been wading in for the past tew months is-not being removed, but covered with stones. Probably the proposed tar-macadam is to follow. The usual watch night service was held at the English Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday night, the service being conducted by the Rev. J. Taylor, the resident minister. There was a good attend- ance, and a collection was made on behalt of Dr. Bowman Stephenson's (Orphanage) Home. 46 St. Peter's Christmas Tree took place yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. A report will appear next week. m _ra.n Those who have solder fnends on active^ in South Africa have now the chance of ??e?. them in good health. Only send the skie?rs address to the proprietor of Beecham's Pins, St. Helen's, and a box cf pills, post paid, will be forwarded at once, On our way to a not very populous place on Tuesday evening we came across a naval lad. He conversed cheerily, and said he liked the Navy very much he did not think of leaving it. Later in the evening we saw a deserter from the Navy being escorted to prison. Evidently, he was bent ou leaving it. How men differ Mr. H. B. White, at a recent concert, observed that the amount which the Carmarthen public had contributed to the Mayor's War Relief Fund was very meagre. It was then £18.5. It has risen very much since then, and we think, in view of the various other funds to which the public ha sub- scribed, that the amount is very satisfactor3 But it can be swelled still further. Could not a fc tball match be arranged between a scratch team and Carmarthen Town, the proceeds to go to the fund ? We feel sure a good sum could thereby be obtained < On Monday evening there was a performance at the Assembly Rooms by a travelling company, aLd the attendance was exceedingly satisfactory. We regret to say, however, that the conduct of some of the audience was distinctly bad. On more thsn one occasion have a certain class at the rear of the room shown a lack of good manners, and en- deavoured to be as annoying and troublesome as possible. Right-minded people wish they could be reformed, but it seems a hopeless task. But could they not be removed if they persist in their unruly behaviour ? Among those who have volunteered to serve in the Imperial Yeomanry for Soul-h Africa we notice the name of Mr. William Thomas. King's Anns Inn, Priory-street, in this town. He is 24 years of age, and can ride and shoot well. The annual minstrel entertainment in connection with the Carmarthen Football Club takes place on the evening of Thursday next. < The Carmarthen Gymnastic Club re-opens on Tuesday next, January 9th. Full particulars may be had of Mr. Fred Humphreys, hon. sec., 3, Conduit-lane. [4062. The Volunteer Corps will parade on Sunday morning at the Armoury at 10.30. to proceed to Christ Church for Divine service at 11. The sermon will be preached by the Lord Bishop of St. David s. and a collection will be taken. in accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty the Queen, for the War Fund. It is hoped there will be a record muster on the occasion, and that every member of the congregation will come prepared to contribute liberally to the collection.
LA TES T TELEGRAMS.
LA TES T TELEGRAMS. [PRESS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL SERVICE.] Boers Retting. STEKKSTROOM, Wednesday, S p.m.—The Boers occu- pied Molteno and Cyphergat to-day, but retirc-d from the latter place on General Gatacre advancing. Boers Fieeing towards Stormberg. Times second ed:fion telegram, per Press Assosiatior. "J..J:1' I- 1 .7 mc?nt?d troop? and battery Meld a.tülery. moved rapidly to front of Sterkstrom. aid dislodged enemy from position on Coperberg, commanding Cyphergat road and approaches; Boers fieeing towards Stormberg. Boers used British fifteen-pounders. Sickness among Kimberley Garrison. MODDER RIVER, Wednesday. A despatch received here from Kimberley state, that typnoid fever and scurvy are increasing among the garrison. The Royal Yacht. The new Roval vacht. Victoria and Albert. alter having been partially righted with pig iron ballast, was successfully undocked this (Thursday) morning. Sir William White, her designer, was present. Death of Mr. Schnadhorst. The death is announced of Mr. Francis Schnadhorst, at Putnev, on Tuesday, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Schnadhorst was the organiser in the great Liberal victory of 1880, and director of the revival which resulted in "the victory in 1892. He was for many years first secretary of the National Liberal Federation. The London Imperial Volunteers, Further enrolment to-day at Guildhall of Citv of London Imperial Volunteers for service in South Africa was, in the enthusiasm evoked, more than a repitition of the scene of Monday last, when first detachments were sworn in. Members of the Lord Mayor s Own taking oath to-day were approximately 9,')U: including artillerv, that arm having now been added to the regiment. Colonel Mackinnon and other officers were To Yoluuteers.-The Lord Mayor reminded the men that they were about to contribute their share to the task of removing that ugly barrier to progress which freedom and independence had at last decreed mUi't be swept away. He had received a letter from Sir Arthur Bio-ge, who said: "I have to assure you how much the Queen values the corps. which has been so patriotically raised by the City of London for service in South Africa."
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Family Notices
MARRIAGE. T ,T.n A_ Boxing: Dav, at Union-street town, by the Rev. Profesor ??' Mr. David Evans, fitter, H.M Dockyard Chatham, to M? wSe Jones, of 31, St. Hary-stre? Cardigan. DEATHS. EIIII-01 the 30th ult., at 18, King-street, in this to,, Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr. David Daniel Evans, general dealer, aged 70 years. JOKES—On the 27th ult., at 86, Priory-street, in this town, Catherine, widow of the late Sergeant John Jones, 41st Regiment.
" I - THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. (Continued from Page 2.) THURSDAY. There are unmistakable signs of movement in Natal. Foreign attaches and stretx-h er bearers have gone to the front, and only bare strands of war correspondence are now allowed to come through. Buller has kept in close touch with the enemy's movements. His nava l guns have shelled the Boer lines for hours, doing considerable damage, and cavalry scouting parties have already been in touch with the enemy. The Boer positions appear to be remarkably strong, and bristling with cannon. They are certainly luuch stronger now than they were at the attack on December loth. General French is faced with much the same difficulty as met General Buller. He needs reinforcements, and has not yet taken possession of Colesberg. The Boers there have been strongly reinforced. Colonel Pilcher's occupation of Douglas is complete, and the Union Jack now flies over the town. This success has decided many waverers. Sattle Proceeding at Molteno Latest advices state that the Boers attacked Molteno on Wednesday morning, and that an engagement was proceeding. Molteno was the place to which Gatacre retreated after the reverse at Stomberg. The place was not held by any large number of troops, as Gatacre had withdrawn his force to Sterkstroom. No further word has come to hand to say how the fighting went.
IBRIEF SUMMARY OF THE WEEKYS…
The canal connecting Lake Michigan with the Mississippi River, via the Desplaines and Illinois Rivers, which has cost over thirty million dollars, has now been opened. Its present object is to divert the sewage of Chicago from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, but possibly in the future it may be utilised as a ship canal. The canal has been in process of building for over seTen years, The German Emperor, at the New Year's parade on Monday, addressed the Berlin garrison, saying it was for the present officers and men to preserve in the new century the old qualities by which their forefathers made the Army great. They must observe simplicity and modesty in daily life, unconditional devotion to the Royal service, and the employment of the whole strength of yody and mind in the work of training and developing the troops. As his grandfather worked for his Army, so would he, in like manner and unerring- ly, carry through the work of reorganising the Navy in order that it might be justified in standing by the side of the land forces. President Loubet held on Monday his New Year Receptions, and the Papal Nuncio, on behalf of the Diplomatic Corps, delivered a congratulatory address. Reference was made to the approaching Exhibition. M. Loubet replied that it was by such competition that the successive stages of progress were recorded, and it would be to his country the most glorious recompense for the hospitality which it offered to the nations that it had contributed to a considerable extent to that work of concord of which all the peoples of the world awaited the consummation. In the United Kingdom :— Sir John Puleston, who has been ill for some time, is now confined to his house with influenza. The Incorporated Society of Musicians, which met on Tuesday, at Scarborough, decided to hold their next annual Congress at Llandudno. The price of iron was on Monday, in South Stafford- flhire and East Worcestershire, advanced 10s per ton. The price is now the highest since 1875. James Collins, one of the forwards of the Chatham i Football Club, died on Tuesday from lockjaw, caused by falling and cutting his knee while playing against New Brompton. Mr. Kensit says he has decided to at once resume his protests, as the Bishops are simply hoodwinking, and f expects to begin on Sunday week. He says tlfat he is I now a parishioner of St. Augustine's, Kilburn. The Queen, whose New Year's message has recently been published, wishes all her soldiers in South Africa I a happy Christmas, and prays God to protect and ble., s them. The Mayor and Corporation of Kimberley, through Colonel Kekewich, have telegraphed to the Queen, sending her New Year's greetings, to which her Majesty has graciously responded, saying that she watches with admiration the determined and gallant defence of Kimberley, though she regrets the unavoid- able loss of life incurred. For the seat about to be vacated at York by Lord Charles Beresford, the Conservatives have adopted Mr. G. Denison Faber as their candidate, and the Liberals Mr Christopher Furness. The gale which, commencing on Friday night, con- tinued throughout the greater part of Saturday, was of exceptional severity, and, as a result, a number of ship- ping disasters were reported, involving, in one case at least, serious loss of life. The sailing vessel Emil y Lloyd, of Maldon, went ashore on Saturday on the French coast, near the Equihem Semaphore, and after- wards broke up. The captain and his crew of twelve men were drowned. A solemn service of humble supplication to Almighty God that he would vouchsafe to prosper our arms in South Africa" was held in St Paul's Cathedral on Friday, and was attended by a very large congregation, including a number of the leading clergy. The Bishop of London preached the sermon. At the close there was a collection for the Lord Mayor's War Fund. Another Service of this kind was held at Exeter Hall on Monday, when there was an address on the "sins" of our Soldiers. The Registrar-General reports that the death-rate of London further rose last week to 35*2 per 1,000 annually, the average of the thirty-three great towns being 30-6. During the four weeks ending on Satur- day last, the death-rate in London averaged 27-8 per ,1,000, being 6.6 per 1,000 above the mean rate in the corresponding periods of the previous ten years. The deaths referred to diseases of the respiratory organs, which had been 548, 646, and 968 in the preceding three week. further rose last week to 1,172, and were 586 above the corrected average. The deaths attributed directly to influenza numbered 193. In Greater London the death-rate was 32-1. The Lord Mayor and Colonel Boxall on Tuesday had an interview with Lord Wolseley at the War Office, and it is stated that a decision was arrived at to increase the strength and responsibility of the City of London Imperial Volunteers under Colonel Mackinnon's Command. Two important Army Orders were issued from the War Office on Tuesday evening. One is in the form of Shovel Warrant authorising the formation of a corps to be entitled The Imperial Yeomanry," and setting fort; the Secretary of State's instructions as to the ?nchtior? r,f scr-riee. The other Order prescribed the ^nditions under which the services uj.  Q?h Volunteer Force will be accepted for <7 inMonth b tt lions tor ¡ ,co r-ertl,S 01 tv. en. e .Jul Itla a a lOns 101 cn-lee out of the L uitccl Kingdom. ( In the Consistory Court, sitting in Southwark on I rfHiesdav, Dr. Dibdin heard arguments upon the petition A a churchwarden for the removal from St. Mary s ?urch. Woolwich, of a marble slab altar, crosses, and I ?ndlesticks. and the restoration oftheoldreie? | Se Lord's Praver, the Ten Commandments, the Royal Coat of Arms, and the Commumon rails. On most ?thc points he found in favour of the Rev. Chailes E. Vereet, who was the respondent; but he directed the ?e? ?oval of the marble slab from the altar taMe, and the re ?cing of the Royal Coat of Arms. The petitioner ga'Ve notice of appeal. ^a[Ou^Warnews,including the latest telegrams fjom th r ont. appears in another column Many item* of the week's news will be found under ?the y head 0? Foreign and Domestic Intelligence.]