The Welshman

i I LLITH Y LLWYNM." j I have received several communications respecting the mode of purchasing stones by the District CouncH for the Laugharne parish roads, and if mv informants are correct-which I have not the least doubt he?re? ?ther.e is something very comical about this tra?nsacSt It appears that one of the contractors for stones weighs and delivers the stones without anyone whatever to check his account, the surveyor simply taking his figures. Now, I have no doubt—assuming the above to be correct-as to the honesty of that particular contractor in weighing n the t stones supphed correctly, and also de- j livering them with his traction engine 'as per contract. But, ssttiillll ttbhe l mmro!d? e of conducting the business is open to suspicion, and is not by any mfa„s the proper ? of dealing, especially with public matters. Wl? doe,?ot I the surveyor deal with  stone contractors a?tha is. nv mAOQ1"Ip.cIt.'rV1Io.n_+!)" -J  ine stones are delivered from oi?er quarries broken, placed in convenient h?aps and then measured by the surveyor; and there's the whole thing done straightforward and above board. Why the contractor referred to is allowed to weigh his Own stones without being checked is a mystery and the sooner the better the surveyor alters that mode of trans- acfaon, so as to prevent any further gossip over the affair. Of course, the suneyor canurot attend to the *<gh,? himself, neither would it p.? th?M'°, to Ph. man there to do so. But in?? allowing the contractor to weigh them himself, and accept his fi°?res why not get them measured on deli v try ? which is the I Se ^tepaye™6 40 pursue bctween the con- tractors and the ratepayers. I Gossips are so numerous now-a-davs that too much care cannot be taken to prevent idle talk and scandal There are so many people bent on injuring their n?h; hours that it has become a second nature in them they don't seem to be satisfied unless they have th?nnS in other people's pies. The greatest cut-tWte''in this respect are among the farming fratemity: it is sur- lSeregseemsto clas?'have  'dajzlers ??each °tber. Smother  be so much jealousy existing amono-  has in many, many cases grown into hatred of each other. The great cry for years, and is still, to a great extent,  agricultural depression, anù, undoubtedly, tihneerre e ww^as s a just cause for that ^cry. But the y-rcn W enemy the fanners ever had, and have at present, are themselvea s fJmr T appearstrange> but it is, "CTer- Ssgs a fact which is verified daily, and all caused throuh the U through the jealousy that exists am°ng themselves towards each other. ™^°a'T in point has com"'e under the LIwvno?8" EtIor ieetaS! I17 recently. A small ?-mer, not being able to meet the demand for rent-a failure, if the tn? was made ki nown, caused emirely through his own *SCn^habits-goes to the agent's office with a long story about his rent being too high, and, instead of £ P ?e. Sim^ht ls°yn case outfits ment..h.'?? -V "'J ""V  ms nell bour by endeavouring to ?et that in?d dual's rent advanced, as if that woutd?ht?e f good. These  his words: "Look at So-and-so '?? neighbour. He only pays you twenty .hillu? per acre, G1 eaS r pay thirty shilJin? per acre." Of course, tIhi.e attempt did not succeed, ? su?in? he had succeeded in getting his neighbour's rent risen tothe ?? level as his own, would that, in any way, assi? him in paying his rent ? Not in the least. I That logical descendant of "Sir Walter Lon<> did not  that hi. bit of land was b«tter valued at SrS than his -ighbour's ?t Sued? shSilWs <9 lfgCS 0Urse, the agent knew these things, and very ?kin? dly informed him of the fact. Before much im provement can be expected in the agricJtura?ortd a SCTeIett?st h T must take place. There must be T better understanding among themselves-a better feeing man! fested towards each other: more attention paid to culti- vation, and less to Sunday morning shutters, jugs and buckets, &c. < » Speaking of logical reasoning reminds me of a would- be farmer who, on being tackled by a relative for his drunken habits, endeavoured to justify himself with the belief that he did not drink so much as So-and-so, naming another relative, who was also a farmer, but a successful one, and not addicted, as he verv well knew, to drink. But supposing he was, whatever had that to do with his own case and the accusation brought against him? It only shows, as stated, the envious feeling prevalent, and the existence of the old motto If I go down myself, I will endeavour to drag others with me." It is full time such humbugs should be exposed, with a view of getting them to see the error of their ways or, if they must get their two or three "twopennies" every morning before breakfast, they must be taught to leave other people more sober and industrious than themselves alone, and, rather than doing their utmost to drag others down to their own intemperate habits, they should endeavour to imitate the successful ones, so as to raise themselves also. The noble art of self-defence has been in vogue from time immemorial, and will undoubtedly remain in the world for some time again. Prize-fights and such like must, I suppose, have their run, but it is not often that these are decided in the most advantageous places. In this respect the good folks of Santa Clara are "wise in their day." Two important battles came off recently. The Modder River engagement was' nothing compared with these. It is not my intention in this article to comment on the fighting itself-that will require an issue to itself- but simply to state how careful the parties had been in selecting proper places where the engagements should come off-one in a chemist's shop, and the other in a merchant's shop, who also sells patent medicine. This proved very convenient, as the former had their cuts and bruises, broken limbs, and heads attended to on the spot, and a drop of the "crature" to enliven their lowered spirits at the close, whereas at the latter a cart was in readiness to convey what was left of the mutilated bodies to their respective homes without delay. I appears that the hero of "Blaenffos-terrace," with that well-known "left-hander," knocked his opponent (Crockery) out of time in the tenth round, and then cooly looked into his bag of watches to ascertain the time. Whether he thought he had given him enough, and that an inquest would follow, I cannot say, but he now parades the respective terraces posing as the "light-weight heavy-head" champion—one that can keep his own time and fight his own battles. < I must really ask "Dai Bach," Tom Thumb," and Harry Wenog," the sale heroes, to be patient for another week. In the meantime, let every one be happy and gay at the commencement of this, the twentieth century, because, no doubt, this is the last we shall see. Ta, ta I Y LLWYKOG."

CARMARTHENSHIRE. BURRY PORT. PREACHING SERVICES.—The annual preaching services of Jerusalem were held on Sunday and Christmas Day. The selected ministers this year were the Rev. Stephen Thomas, Blaenycoed, and the Rev. Elias Davies, Llan- elly, Throughout the services were well attended, and seemed to be a real success.

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A meeting of the Main Roads Council was held. at the Shire-hall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday last, the chair- man, Mr. J. Maybery, presiding. There were also present: The vice-chairman (Mr. J. Lloyd): Sir James Drummond, Bart. Colonel Gwynne-Hughes, Glan- cothi Colonel Lewes, Lly-newydd Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregib Professor Jones, Carmarthen; the Rev. W. Davies, Llandilo Mr. D. Stephens, The Arlais; Mr. W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Mr. J. Johns, Parceithin; Mr. D. Davies, Llandebie; Mr. J. Lewis, Meiros Hall; Mr. C. E. Morris, Carmarthen; Dr. Thomas, St. Clears; Mr. H. J. Thomas, Llanfynydd; the Rev. T. Johns, Capel Als; the Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen; Mr. Joseph Joseph, Llangennech; Mr. J. Allen Williams, Llanelly; Mr. John Williams, Llan- ginning Mr. T. Jones, Penronw Mr. John Rees, Dolgwm; Mr. Ben Evans, Rhydycymerau; Mr. J. Ll. Thomas, Tanlan; Mr. W. Jones, Canton; Mr. R. W. Stephens, Coedybrain; Mr. David Davies, Cenarth Mr. D. C. Parry, Llanelly; Mr. H. J. Davies, Glyn- eiddan; Mr. William Davies, Glansawdde; Dr. Howell Rees, Glangarnant; Mr. James Rees, Talgarth; Mr. Thomas Watkins, Llandovery Mr. David Evans, Burry Port; Mr. John Phillips, Caerlleon; Mr. David Davies, Rhyblid; Mr. John Bevan, Llansadwrn Mr. J. Ll. Thomas, Pontardulais: and Mr. J. Scourfield, Blaenwernddu. Damage by Traction Engines. In the report of Mr. Daniel Phillips, surveyor- for the Western Division, there was a statement to the effect that damage had been done to the roads by the Laugharne traction engine. The Clerk reminded the Council that a claim was made by the Council some time ago against Mr. Henry Studt of C16 8s. 8d., for damage done to the roads by his traction drawing his organ, &c., about the county. He had seen Mr. Studt who complained that the amount was heavy, and stated that he was willing to pay what was reasonable. He (the clerk) suggested he might give a cheque for L12 without prejudice, and he would bring it before the Council, to see if they would accept it. He had not presented the cheque yet, and it was for the Council to say whether they would accept that in settlement. On the motion of Mr. John Williams, seconded by Mr. J. A. Williams, the eh -que was accepted. Widening a Bridge I The Surveyor's report recommended that Pontamman Bridge be widened to 24ft. It was at present 12ft., the road being 18ft., but it was at so acute an angle as to be dangerous, in consequence of the heavy traffic of the district. The cost of the alteration would be 1800. Mr. W. N. Jones said he brought this matter forward at the last meeting, and it was at the request of the Council this report was presented. As far as he knew- and he travelled over every road in the county-it was the most used road in the county. It was dangerous from several points. It was quite at an angle, and there was a big fall. He believed it could be done for less than JE800, but even at that figure the work ought to be done. He moved the adoption of the report. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills seconded. After some discussion, it was decided that a committee of seven should visit the spot, and report to the next Council meeting, the following being appointed :-Mr. J. Bevan, Mr. Joseph Joseph, Mr. D. C. Parry, Mr. William Jones, Mr. T. Watkins, Mr. D. Stephens, and the Rev. W. Davies. The recommendation to pay X 13 0 towards the cost of Brechfa Bridge was adopted. Road Labourers' Wages. I The committee which had been appointed to consider the petition of the road labourers for an increase of wages reported in favour of an advance, those in the urban districts to receive 18s., and in the agricultural districts 17s. per week. Attention was called to the case of one labourer who had been reduced to 9s. per week, and it was explained that this was done in preference to dispensing with him altogether. It was decided to adopt the report, dis- cretionary power being given to the surveyor and sub- committee to deal with workmen who were too old or infirm. An Illegal Payment. I Mr. H, J. Jones called attention to an item in the I report of the Main Roads Sub-Committee, Eastern Division Vivian and Co., fly and pair, conveying members, L 1, and he asked if this were a legal pay- ment. The Clerk Absolutely illegal (hear, hear, and laughter). They were cautioned when they had four-in- hands round the county before (laughter). The report was adopted with the item referred to eliminated. Various. A letter was received from Mr. Shipley Lewis, clerk to the Llandilo Rural District Council, asking that the matter of the widening of Llandebie Bridge be brought before the Council at the same time as other bridges in the district. The Clerk said insumcicnt notice had been given, and xne xuwu 1\rl{ or uarmarrncn wrote enclosing an account of the cost of main roads in the borough, the re- payment of which was claimed by the Borough of Car- marthen. He stated that he sent the account as it reached him, and no doubt it was an open question whether some of the items were chargeable to the full extent, and suggested it should be referred to a com- mittee, before which the Borough Surveyor could attend and give an explanation. The total amount was zC761 19, 4d. Dr. Thorutts proposed that the matter be referred to the Sub-Committee of the Main Roads Council, Western Division, and that the Town Survevor be asked to attend agreedto?'" FUller MmS 3eCOnded' and the motion was agreed to. Bridges. Mr. D. Dav-ie-4, Lla?deble> moved that the sum of ±184 be voted towards the erection of the following bridges in the Llandilo-fawr Union, viz.Nantywrach Bridge, in the parish of Llandebie, £ 54; Hendre Bridge, in the same parish, £ .50 and Glandwr Bridge, also in the same parish, £ 80. The motion was supported by Mr. H. J. Thomas, Colonel Gwynne-Hughes, and others, while Professor Jones, who did not oppose in this insta? asked if it was understood that District Councils cS build bridges where they liked, and then come to ??e County Council for half the cost. He cont?? the building of these small bridges was am".? ? ? which the District Councils were created, and they ?ad power to levy rates themselves for the purpose He dS not see why every District Council that liked to build a bridge that cost i^ or £ 10 should come to the County Council for half. He did not object to these partiS bridges, but he objected to the principle Mr. Parrv moved, and 31r. J. A. Williams seconded that the money be not voted, but Dr. Thoma appealed to them to withdraw. He ??v? ? with Professor Jones that the applications for parent towards these little hole-and-corner bridged which were to satisfy small districts, should not be entertained by this Council, but he thought they had gone rather far in this direction, and it would be rather hard lines on Mr. David Davies to digahow these 7, day. On future occasions they should be a little m"?o? careful in granting these applications. 0' 3fr. J. A. Williams was prepared to withdraw, but 3fr. p he felt very strongly on the matter., I M?f r C.E. Morns said all this unpleasantness would have been obviated if they had not neglected therSe they pt,sed some time ago, which was that the county Pho?ld be divided into four diviions; and the site of any proposed bridge in a particular division should be I inspected by a committee from another portion of the county. That rule was enforced for some time, and 7weZas .ow entirely forgotten, which, he thought, w"'aa-? sv?eerryy much to be regretted. The motion to grant the sums named was agreed to' Mr. Parry-being the only dissentient. Mr. Ben Evans called attention to the need of repairs to Abergorlech Bridge, and urged that something ought to be done, or the bridge would collapse, and the county possibly be put to the expense of f400 or X500 in build- ing a new one. The Clerk said it was not a matter for the County Council at all. The Rural District Council should go before the magistrates at Llandilo and get an order on the repSr the inhabitants in which were iSb? the repair. After some argument on the matter, it was deci£ded i ^counsel's opinion should be taken as to thFS. bflity. Mot h vev. move'd that ? r- Mr. David Davies, Mothvev moved that r< •, contribute half of the actual co?w??''????on ot '.? the two stone bridges over the Glansevin Ford and Cefncemg Ford, in the Llandovery LTnio sub? St?? ? plans and spccificatons being approvd ? -L the County Surveyor. The estimated coft, approved Xbv SVTTsl -uT wA ,t to ii and ?50. and there had been upwards ?°' "?.t? fbnUb D" Bcnbed in the district. Mr. J. Rees seconded. kSSSTT11 decided to grant half, the cost not to exceed E475. A Plea for Steam Rollers Mr. D. Stephens, in accordance with notice, moved -i; "That it is de.iraMe that the Council should .ou's^5" consider the advisabiHty of using steam roUer?n t? main roads, and that the question be referred Sj ??oS' mittee to consider and report to the Council as to cosTs &c." He said when this matter was fefore the Coane,? a few years ago, he voted with the majority a'aW' steam roUers but since then he had found out the error of his ways hear, hear). They knew thA,V i LT in a (lep'?ora?le state for five mon? the year > was difficult for farmers to take cattle to the mS?fe? and fairs without running the risk of ?havin8g  lamed. Besides that, if they wanted during thS months to take a load, they required two horses where one would do on a proper road; it was a waste of energy and of money. He went on to speak also of the waste of material through the crushing of loose stones, contending that from 15 to 20 per cent. was actually destroyed instead of going to form the bed of the road. By these stones being pressed down by a roller, they would form a thoroughly hard crust, which would with- stand the traffic far better than was now the case. He did not think the cost would put a farthing on the rates, as the rollers could be used for breaking stones, and they would do as much in a day as fifteen or twenty men. Mr. R. W. Stephens, in seconding, said he supported the purchase of steam rollers before, and should more firmly support it now. He had consulted several re- liable authorities in England and Wales on this subject, and they all told him the very best thing they had done to improve their roads in their districts was the getting of steam rollers. He considered they would be economical in the long run, save labour, horse-flesh, coach builders' bills, and the waste time spent on the roads. Many of the heaviest ratepayers in the county were almost anxious to pay extra rates if they could have better roads. Mr. J. Rees supported the motion. Dr. Thomas said it was he who moved the resolution that they should not entertain the question when last it was brought before them, but since then he had gone further afield. He found that in the County of Cardi- ganshire they didn't really know how to lay a road be- fore they put the roller on it (laughter). He had been to Glamorganshire, and they described the steam roller as the greatest boon they had ever had. It was hardly worth their while to start on the best roads, and leave the bad roads and district roads untouched. He main- tained that the district roads in West Carmarthenshire were in a deplorable condition. He had never seen anything like them before, and it was quite time they grasped the subject, and considered the desirability of taking over the management of all roads within the county. Sir James Drummond also supported the motion, and said he spoke feelingly, as he lived nine miles from a station, and it was terrible work travelling on roads at this time of the year. He had seen a splendid steam roller at Messrs. Marshall's, of Gainsboro', and he felt almost inclined to invest in it at once (laughter). He asked the price, which was C450, and he thought the county could not do better than lay out £ 900, and have a steam roller for the Eastern and Western Divisions. Mr. J. A. Williams said the state of their roads did them a great deal of harm by keeping visitors and bicyclists away. The motion was carried, and the matter referred to the following committee :—The Chairman, Vice-Chair- man, Sir James Drummond, Dr. Thomas, Messrs. Gwilym Evans, W. N. Jones, Joseph Joseph, J. Phillips, H. J. Thomas, D. Stephens, H. J. Davies, and James Reee.

KIDWELLY TOWN COUNCIL. I The usual monthly meeting of this Council was held at the Town-hall, Kidwelly, on Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Alderman Rowland Browne) presided, and there were also present: Alderman Anthony, Councillors W. Wilkin, W. D. James, Alfred Stephens, William Young, H. E. Smart, H. Greenwood, J. Harries, T. Gower, D. Morris, D. G. Anthony also, the town clerk (Mr. D. C. Edwards); the medical officer of health (Dr. Jones); the surveyor (Mr. J. Morgan) and the sanitary inspector (Mr. J. Davies). The General Purposes Committee recommended that a sign-board be placed nearkAnthony's Hotel, showing the way to the town over the field. A small committee was appointed to visit the spot, and fix upon the best site. The committee also recommended that a cast-iron urinal be placed near the bridge. t This was adopted. The salary of Mr. John Davies was left as hitherto, and apportioned as follows :-Sanitary inspectorship, £ 25; water, £ 16; lamp lighting, £ 18; 'collecting of quay dues, L6; total, £ 65. Messrs. Morgan and Sons, architects, Carmarthen, certified that the repairs to the Town-hall had been satisfactorily done by the contractors, and a cheque was ordered to be drawn paying for the work. The Highway Committee recommended that the foot- paths in Abbey-street be repaired. Mr. Gower said they were really in a dangerous state. Several accidents had happened there lately. He thought the lamp also on the corner of Alstred-street at present was of no use at all. It gave light only in one direction, and he suggested its removal so as to give light to Abbey-street as well. Alderman Anthony said that had been under the consideration of the General Purposes Committee. The Mayor-Then the General Purposes Committee are going to take into consideration the lighting of the town, are they ? (laughter). Alderman Anthony Yes a great question (laughter). Mr. Gower-This should be done at once-the sooner the better. After some discussion, the recommendation of the committee was adopted, and the position of lamps at the following places were ordered to be changed, so as to afford more satisfactory light:—One by Dr. Jones', Pelican, Causeway-street, and Alstred-street. The following letter was received, re the water supply of Mynyddygarreg, from Messrs. Morgan and Richard- son, solicitors, Cardigan "The plan and correspondence have not yet been (h scovered. We think our client would agree to a lease of 60 years, on the understanding that the supply of water is limited to the Mountain district of the borough, in accordance with the draft lease which we submitted to you last year." The Clerk-So that is a spring from 21 to 60 years. The other terms, if you recollect, were such as we could not accept. Alderman Anthony-Out of the question. After some discussion, the Clerk was directed to write asking the solicitors, if possible, to extend the term to 99 years, and as to the rent and other terms at which water could be obtained. The Clerk said he had found an old report (July, 1896) of Surveyor William Thomas, re Cae Cefn springs. It read as follows:— "As requested by you, I have measured the two springs of water at Cae Cefn, and find the larger spring yields 720 gallons per hour, or a supply of 17,280 gallons per 24 hours. The quantity of water which the smaller spring produces is 180 gallons per hour, or a supply of 4,320 gallons per 24 hours, giving a total of 21,600 gallons per 24 hours, including the two springs. The larger spring now supplies a tank about 100 yards from the source, which is used for feeding Mr. Young's locomotive. If a tank or re evoir were constructed to store this water, a pipe could be inserted into the tank at a lower level than the pipe for the public supply, thereby securing for Mr. Young a plentiful supply of water. I cannot find that any of the tenants on the Brigstocke Estate benefit at all by this water, as the larger spring is now conveyed to Mr. Young's tank, and the waste running over this falls on to the surface of the railway, and permeates the railway embankment, and is consequently lost; the smaller spring is also lost, and penetrates the ground a little distance from the source. There was a long discussion on the water supply for the Mountain, several members stating that the in- habitants were at present inefficiently supplied. Eventually, on the proposition of Mr. Alfred Stephens, it was agreed that the Council should visit the Mountain, and examine for themselves, on the last Friday in the month. The Surveyor, as directed, reported as follows:-Par- ticulars of stones taken by Messrs. Stephens & Co. from quarry on Mynyddyg-arreg-, for the year ending Septem- d. 2"th March 2 390 ?er 2"9th 1899 Half-year ending 25th March, 2,390 'er te b .) 20 lAJns' tons; half-year ending 29th September, 2,720 tons; total, 5 110 tons. Particulars of stones an d sand taken lAJ ESt f quarry on vny by Messrs. H. & H. E. Smart from quarry on Mynydd- ygarreg, for the year ending September 29th, 1899: Stones, nrst half-year, 913 tons 3 cwt.: second half- year, 1,934 tons 7 cwt. total, 2,847? tons. Sand, nrst half-year, 121 tons 11 cwt.; second half-year, 393 tons tJ'boof? ?' ?? ??S??'saidheexamined the books. 7i9TJht reason I ask is, I think the returns very ;mall. In the case ?of Messrs. Stephens & Co., ^rt»;0f 17 tons a day: in  S?s case, 9.1 rons a day. After some discussion, on the motion of Mr. Morris a 1 committee was appointed to look into the matter and re- | port to the Council, and suggest some means by which accurate figures could be obtained. The following com- I prise the cOrmilittee:-The Mavor, Aldeimian Anthony, Alderman Davies, Councililiors D. G. Anthony, Young, Wilkin, Gower, Morris, and W. D. James. Only one tender was received for the haulage of srones-from Messrs. James & Evan William, This was-accepted.

TRELECH. LECTURE.—On New Year's night a lecture was de- livered at Penybont, Trelech, by the Rev. H. T. Jacob, Peniel. His interesting subject was "Reading," and a well-attended audience were kept in good humour for nearly two hours, and none seemed to be tired. It can be said that this lecture of Mr. Jacob is very timely for the young folk, and others who need a lecture would not be disappointed if they selected the rev. gentleman to give them this treat.

LLANGUNNOR. I SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this Board was held at Login School on the 27th ult., when the following members were present:—Mr. Evan Thomas (chairman), Rev. George Evans, Mr. John Rees, and Mr. Benjamin Phillips.—It was resolved, upon the motion of the Rev. George Evans, seconded by Mr. Benjamin Phillips, that this Board join the Federation of School Boards (Wales and Monmouthshire).—It was also resolved that Mr. Benjamin Phillips be their representative.—The quarterly bills were paid.

LLANDDAROG. RENT AUDIT.—The rent audit of the Puxley Estate I took place last week at the Butchers' Arms, White Lion, and White Hart. The rent was received at the two c" J _J.ae"ft""Q'I' j1W:-tce'L.x"n'f: 'T'l-.nTY\!).<¡. Rnvm".  LKú: r. W.. \IV. 1:'rosser, | üdler'InS th Af"t -?" ?'?'" I "OU ¿Å rwa. TT

LLANGUNNOCKI REASONABLE BENEYOLEWE _W?h J. I  very kind to the poor of the parish. On Friday, the 22nd ult the sale in connection with the OWi, m 7 t-, the the Schoolroom. T™iub is m^w" CIub ™ held at ducted by thi, benevolent ladv^and assists tlTe nor, C0' much to obtain wann clothing for the winter. New Year's -if ts were also given bv her to the old people,   in for a. share of her seasonable gifts. Each child was presented with a pretty Chrh? card, and on the owasiS'rf^ ° the school after the CM.tmM MH? X JhiH '"V°°mg II treated with oranges and mince p £

I WHITLAND. The -Rev. E. T. Evanq, IT ermon," CLrmartben, oc- cupied STpuipit preaching both morning and eve„in^ The cvening seri-non was especially appreciated.

PEMBROKESHIRE. LLANDISSILIO. I W bile their mother wa abent from tho house, r  Morris Jones, two years and eight months, t he sou of a packer living at Llwynce Iyn near Penvoider, in company with his two sisters, on December 21mt, begtn to play with the kitchen fire and the little boy's clothin- became ignited. The cb'ild' screams drew his mother back, but her efforts were unavailing to prevent the injuries having a fatal con- clusion. At the inqueHt on Saturday afternoon a ™Sof ^ent?Sth A I- J 1 Pigs teo„r°5otn« "? -?yie ti, ™ e?x criment, he was hired to kili a L- for the owner of Afte stab^n'8'the P8" about three times, then tShro w™in it a big boiler full of boiling water, and lef there (.oI r aab&ount t tthb re"e ht our^ s, he went in to the nub to have a glass of rum and soda. By the £ a s ium and soda. By the time ni 'erved.? 111 came a ?.t M. wM: nearly five went out to clean the pig. Going out through Chattin* «">him i rSourhe we with the pig from the boiler." "°t°n>Crk'?, from the anothery'r^ iid outwiitth l,ttthe pig • the presentation of a SrirJ John w<.???'h'ir?t°r' p?' "< ? account of it will be pnblisiiedTthis

I 1\.T_- PEMBROKE DOCK. I 4U',W DOWN AT THE" YARD.-The first keel plate of the first-class armoured cruiser Essex was formally Iid th blocks in the building slip at Pembroke Dock yard on Tuesday. The ship w i 11 be one of a class very similar in general design but shorter and of 1« displacement thaf vessels of ^e Drake t e. She will be 440 feet long between the n^3f ;£}nlC1""C'1 f!f! _L lue? oroaa, and will have a displacement of 9,800 tons. Two protective decks will be fitted, and her vitaI parts will be further protected by vertical side armour, four inches thick, commencing abaft the engine- rooms and extendin- continuously to the bows, where it will be reduced t? two inches thick. Her principal   guns, four mounted in pairs in turrets, one forward and one  protected by 4in. armour at the sides. Her engines, which are to be supplied by Messrs John Brown and Co., Glasgow and Sheffield, will be of 22,000 horse-power, and the ship is expected to steam 23 knots with natural draught. At sea in smooth water a continuous speed of 21 knotš  1, 1,14- I 'L" <UC1UJ1Y or Steel, I and the armour will be subjected to ?. 1 ?. ? —' ?proc?. No wood sheatRng ?b?nS   quantity of m?te? h? ?  prepared, the Hhip will probably make tolerably rapid progrelo:s in the early stage, but baving  to the press of other work at Pembroke Dockyard t is unlikely that she will be ready for launching until towards the autumn of 1901. Her Sister ships, of which there are three, one building at Portsmouth and the other two by Bedfoni respectively private contract, are named Kent, Monmouth, anj

I STEPASIDE. I SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAF^ATPVT m-i SS^the' sr'is Sunday *es I Anniversary on the 31st nIt., when very len-thy pro- grammes, consÜting of togin^ Sd S thy P''°- gone through in excellent ftyfe. is tneVS best ann?aries throughout the di? mdT,  ciated as such by the local puKic, for, despite the very inclement state of the weather, as is sometimes the case, it never fails to be a success. Great care is taken, and labour gone to, to teach the children to recite in a proper and intelligent manner, and we must congratu- late the genial conductor, Mr. Henry John, for the splendid rendition of appropriae t;anthems and choruses, which must necessitate no end of trouble and labour. The afternoon meeting was presided over by the Rev. Charles Thomas, minister of the circuit, whose words of encouragement and evident pleasure could not fail to be noticed by the children; while that of the evening was presided over by Mr. Walker, of Tenby, who very ably discharged its manifold duties. Everyone did their parts well, but the ifuartette with the hununing accompaniment was especially good. We regret to hear the collections were short of the previous year by a few shillings, but the cause is not far to seek, as the prospects of the local public are not of the brightest just now. As usual, Miss Owens, of Moreton, very kindly accompanied on the harmonium. RAPHAEL'S Almanac, 1900, now ready. Insist on having Raphael's. Don't be persuaded into buy- ing any other.

VARIOUS DISTRICT ITEMS. I Dr. Reynolds, of Pembroke-Dock, has announced that he is prepared to* gratuitously medically attend the wives and families of the Reservists and others of the Imperial forces serving in South Africa until the end of the war. The Magazine of the Pembroke-Dock Oounty School gives some specimens of pupils' composition on the subject—" What 1 should like to be." The boys mostly want to be soldiers and kill Boers, but one of the girls writes I should like to be a lady the same as Lady Eva Dugdate. who is the Duchess of York's lady. She, the Duchess of York, has been down to Pembroke- Dock. She is still alive." In a foot-note, the Editor remarks that this last statement is a little too severe on Pembroke-Dock. The workmen at Pembroke-Dock Gasworks have pre- sented a valuable silver-mounted Malacca walking-stick to Mr. R. B. Silcox, son of Mr. J. H. Silcor, manager of the Pembroke Docks and Town Gas Company, on the young man's leaving to take up an appointment as young man'ti leaving to take up &! Vo rks. assistant manager at Oleethorpes Gas Works. On the night of Saturday week, just after driving from Pembroke with his daughter and son-in-law, who came down for the Christmas holidays, Mr. Seth Stephens, of Bangeston Farm, Angle-a member oi the Pembroke Board of Guardians-had a fit of apoplexy, and died in about fifteen minutes. Mr. Stephens, who was 68 years of age, was much respected, and much sympathy is felt with his relations. The Canadian Trade Review gives a laudatory notice of Mr. Austin Francis, druggist, of Winnipeg, as a bold example of what may be attained to in that western country. He came to Winnipeg only a few years ago to seek his fortune. He embarked in the first thing which offered, and it proved to be hard labour. He stuck to it until better things offered, and then began the study of pharmacy at the Univereity of Manitoba, where he graduated, and to-day owns one of the best businesses of the kiiid in Winnipeg. Mr. Francis was formerly an apprentice with Messrs. Saunders, ohemists, Haver- fordwest. Among those who have volunteered for service in the Transvaal is Mr. Lloyd Bushell, son of Mr. John Bushell, of Posty Farm, Narberth. Mr. Bushell, who is a member of the Narberth Volunteers, and a good shot and horseman, will be attached to one of the mounted regiments. He is about 20 years of age. We also learn that Mr. James John, of Meeston Farm, has expressed his readiness to join the force of mounted men now being raised. This Christmas the usual festivities were enjoyed at Picton Castle. Sir Charles and Lady Philipp?, with their customary benevolence, distributed beef to each of their employes, and on Christmas evening they invited the children and teachers of the Sunday School and members of Slebech Church Choir to tea. After all had heartily refreshed themselves, the evening was devoted to games, singing of carols, and the distribution of handsome presents and prizes. It is announced that Mrs. Richardson, wife of Colonel Richardson, of the 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers, Swansea, has offered to go to thfi front as a nurse, and to pay the expenses of two other trained nurses. Colonel Richardson himself has contributed 100 guineas to the Glamorganshire Yeomanry Fund. Friday's Gazettt. his the following local commission: Volunteer Rifles. I at Pembrokeshire Volunteer Battalion Welsh R giooent Surgeon Lieutenant E. Evans to be surgeon-captain dated 30th December. Edwin Wilson, two years and eight months, the child of a platelayer living at Trostre-road, Llanelly, in com- pany with an elder brother, early on the 27th ult, began to play with the kitchen fire during the mother's absence on a short journey for drinking water. The child's screams, on its clothing becoming ablaze, awoke its father, but his eSorta and the subsequeot medical attention were unavaHiog to prevent the injuries having a fatal conclusion. At the?icqu?st the jury returned a verdiot of Accidental death. h ld an I On Saturday, Mr. Herbert Price, coroner, held an icquescat 1 eDVY !ntu tbo uauco f aooik -i Mr. T vneh 'ft0 was fOOD in bed with a buUot ?'?.An?.??t tQ]ple on the previus morcicg, and 24 years of age, suffered from paralysis, and had bee? informed that he could not He had told Dr. Hamilton, his mEdical attendant, that he bad no wish to live. A verdict of Saicida during a Bt Of temporary insanity" was At a meeting of the members of B Company of the ht Volunteer Battalion of the Wel.h Regiment held at Narberth on Friday, the following voluntweerSed for SStoT'jr South Afrioa :-Major H. P. Price and Private W, E, OweD, For garrison duty in Great James Owen Corporal J. H, Davies, Lance-Corporal T. J. Owen, Bu?ler T. B. Owen, and Privates W. Davies, John olen Hobbs; Ben T Thomas Thomas, ST 6"' E' Davie8'VoSmelJrand G. W, James. has decided LJ°Id' Peoygraig, Cumartbenehire. ba ?,,d.(l to accept the call from the Congregational Church at Uchdir^?nndd proposes to commence his paitor- al duties in the beginning of March next. Mr n H"y. has just ob- tained his L R A. M. He was under the tutorship of   On Sunday morning Mr T H Evans, son of Captain  who recently volunteered and was accepted as a 11 rough rider," received a summons trxs assrS-M"' Evans left by the mail the Pame afternoon. He is acquainted with South Afri08, haviDg spent some years on the Rand.  a smith, of Lrane]Jy, died suddenly at the reridence of his sister, Mrs Pelmear, Tbe Pollard8, Thurlow-road, Torquay, on Monday even- in 9 He had journeyed from Redruth, where he b, been spending Chriolmas, to stay with his sister, aDd 0n Monday evening, when packing his portmantean ready to return t LlanellJ on Tuesdav mn, 1. n.L_L -?"5o uc ?uuut:xlly H'hJ?S?'"?'S'?'?M He had not be en ill nor had he Complained of feeliDg   -? ? ? ?'=?' The January stock market was held at Brecon on Tuesday. There was a good attendance of bnyers, bot trade was not brisk. Cows aDd calves fetched from L 12 to S16 beef sold at 6&d per lb" wether mutton 7d per lb., ewe mutton 6d per lb' Pigs (porkers) sold St 8a ^1 per score. The, LlaneUy Bor')ugr Cooncil met on Tuesday, Mr Jclpl wnul *23** *• s? worsts: wages, &0, The clerk estimated that it would mean to the ooiinc/ an inceaT MM ™ in respect to public lights, ?--Several members ?pTotes?SdM?nS???? and the matter was referred the wighway Committee, Mr Allen Williams Si i ?°'?t"°<' the council took over the gas- works

J EPPS'S COCOA,  The most nutritious. ——— E PP ?G,tf,. l .d mrsQ OCOA! G^tefiJ^doomforti^ JE?'??AT ?FoT breakfasTandsup^ E PPSIS OCOA. With natural flavour only, ?E PPS'S ?OCOA. Fiom the finest brands. ——— [4654

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.—DEC. NARBERTH, TENBY, PEMBROKE;  "°' '°''°  P-n i S,nday Carmarthen. ^rrV| P1?"mf su "day ES 11 M | 2 »R^P'T™ R'? :?? XSS??.??!P?°''M Kilgetty 6 22 0 34:112  2 36 8 ?BJe.tt"y "?:;?6s N ? ?w ? 191 2 39 5 44; 8 7 'j Tenby ar. 6 3,5 '110 45?12 30' 250 6 018 m Saimdersfoaor t i I fi « g« „9 o"J; §jJ° fn ? 55 6 4 li"! f pe_ n ally 16 52 9 28 11 J'i2 t1 r q 8 35 Lamphey 3*^1 liiJo 5£ ? 3 f Pembroke 6 24 8 42 ?Pembr?oke ?7 3 J9 i4ilj? ij??i? ? ?? ? £ g fg! 8 42 ^mb^keW7_lo9 55.» 20 1 101 330 635 855 tP. i e p. ™ a.m I a PPeem?bbrrookke e? 7?'M????? P'm' P m' p.rn Pembroke-Dk 7 45 10 20 12 30 250142060 Pembroke 7 49 10 25 1 12 35 2 5s| 4 25 6 Lamphey r?:?s?35 ? 3 65 s! Manorbier 8 2 10 38112 48 3 8 4 § Is 6 181 Penally 8 9 10 45|l2 56 3 16 6 251 Tenby „ 8 15 10 50 1 0 3 20 4 M « S0! Tenby 8 2010 55 1 5 325? 4551 B gaundersfoot 8 30 II 6 1 15 3 35 57! "gett 8 35 11 11 1 3 40 5 12 I Narberth 8 4811 94 1 33 3 5 = 5^1 fi2 7 50i 1 WN hibtleantyh d 9 84081111 1 32541 11 43,3 5? 445 40? 7151 Narberth ar. 10 5 12 45 2 55I 4 556 5o8 151 | j

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.  day Sunday Week day I Sunday DOWN. dep. p.m.fa.m. a.m. a.m. a.m.Ta.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. m.,p.m. p.m. p.m.tp.m* a.m. a.m. ) dep"'sa'mB'm' B,m" B,m ,nV "-? p,m PI?1" P-m-p,m' loTo PDdOdWNi'  I Gloucester 12 45j 5 15 7 50 9 29 12 19 £ n 10 37 3 35 6 10 9 15 11 45 IN ew Milford "5 0 85 1040 1 0 4 45 630 "lO 6 30 Paddington 9 15| cl2 0 5 30 6 40 ,10 46 1 55 1 3 30 8 6812 45 3 25 MiUord 8 0 1025 12 55 4 40 625 I Bristol 1 51 6 0 8 6 945 12 40 2 g 1 4211 51? 8 2- 1 S 2 60 Haverfordwest .15 17 8 28 0 11 5 1 24j 5 01 Jo 6541051 6 54 Newpod 2 2 630 7 9 9 3311 6 1 68 ?S. S 13? 1 6 37 9 67 2 B 5 15 Clvnderwen 8 53 11 30 1 48'    7 16 Cardiff Cardiff 2 30 6 63 7 38 10 16|11 36 2 25 £ 3 39? 6 58 1024 2 30   7 5 50 73011 26 y 30 Cardiff. 3 8 3110 55,12 26 8 4 111 28 10 59 B 3 641 St. Clears 8. 30 926 12 5 2 181 4 47441138 y? 3 3 — 7 25 8 31 10 55 12 26 B I 28 !0 60 3 3 — 641 8t. Clears — — — 8 30 9 26 12 6 18 4 i» NM.th 3 — 39 l a t 27 — 5 0 8 2 183 11 So a 45'11 5 7 40 Carmarthen sr. 9 010 5 ? NCaerwdpiSort .3 2340 3 1 8 a a 16?1111 46 ?20 330 346 466 5 ?816 8381136 34611 6 740 C.rmarthen ar. -9 '?'0 I: ?e. 346!726 8 7 93? 3?? ?SnO 1?2 1?0l12 2<40 0 1 ?20 0 2 2? 26 4 4? ? ? S ? 76 6? Landore 4 31 7 3:,) 8 21 9 4012 J 1 34 3 47 :I 55 5 6 5 2521' 1 82 8 63 1] 50 4 311 19 I 7 55 Carmarthen — 7 0 8 20 10 30 12 10 12 40 1 20 3 20 | 4 6i^ 5 50 — Llanelly 4 27 8 5 8 4410 181128212 4 4 11 4 25 5 36 5 55? 8?47 9 25 12d3 4 27.11 49 8 2b Carmarthen ?c §,6 5 8 M 9 51 2 31 1 M 2 42 4 g fi 8 3 I Pembrey 8 10 8 54110 28 12 44 2 14 4 6 5 45 6 5; 9 36 111 59 8 38 ^rryside 7 15 8 38 210 44 12 53 1 36 i 66 4 543 12 12 5 19 gSSSS^-n^J r I al Si = SSSSm. fjssr S;Bs J jj» » I g „ • 10 9 9 30 5 12 45 — — 2 2 2 2551, 44 77 6 50 730 11 26 7 30 Kidwelly 8 20 1 10 3tn2 54 2 24 4 4 555 6 17' 9 46 112 \I 8 4b Kldwelly 'I 25 8. 48 ê 10 1)2 1 I 1 46 3 61 5 3 6 51 12 20 5 27 Ridwelly 2 303 1 7 25 3 9 16 111 1 45 0 1 3 3 47 1 4 3 b26 5 645 6 175 IS ? 8 J I S S! r ? IS »; ^g RSSL £ 5» I ss 2 9 = 32'Jft S S0 I1 SI> I2 d S •• !i u If 1, I ,i! 8 f .|| « f^» » »Jg j k«S6 6I» S BC 6 «» « 8 ~36 81085410281244214 4 M 6 45 6 17 5. 9 46 M  ?. ? ? S? ? S??M s 1 3 ? "? S ? 3 18 5  41 () 48 8 36 Carmarthen i*15, 9 Oil 5 1 5 3 5 425 610 6 10' andore a.r.57 0 8 30 945 10 5611 45 133 1 4t 2 40 42?553 743 9 2 1 14 6 219 2  .? ?. 1514 421- :X ? ? ? 5 2 1 9 6 SS X: ? Sj  7 H 915 1   S¡¡,rnau 9 31:11  3 95 6 SO 6 58 9 2C "ath §7 it 10 lC 11 19 1 58 w 4276  l*J.K iSSSSJ! SfcKis ? = SSSiiSiS S = ? ? ? = 82 Hs" « £ sss»g 2 a S SSSS S 9 57 SJSSSL IS = » T "IS 3 45 f J; ? Si 18= I 3 rdiff  12  !? g s? ? S ? ? .S ? = .SS Whitlaiad 5 30 9 49 i ll 4 154 3 45 5 8 7 20 1 10 5 Clynderwen 5 5. 10 6 2 10 5 23! 7 35! 550 9 6 wport :5 8 34 i,» »S 1 3 5 ft ,.3, • g ,2«if? 14 r IS6 Haverfordwest 6 101- 10 281 12 30 ??„ p 58' 9t56 1 c25 < m 10 11 ??°" £ 9  I 14 1>' "2 4. 12 Û 5 55 12 Clears 5 1, 1 11 10 10 75 12 10 1 6t) 6[)l 1112 21 MIlford. ar. 6 45 1110 3 0 ¡: 6151 8 30i I.e ster 38 2 181 55 12]0 5 55 12 1 5 021 10 28 i I 255 615? I 1 SS'i? ?.?..?.?S' ?.? ) „ ? ? 'J! hSN j .?ss???;r New  -?.< c Not on Monday mornings, t Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only. Diondays only. Saturday Night.

CRYMMYCH ARMS, NEWPORT (Pom.), CARDIGAN DOWN. depart F6.1-n.1 a.m. p.m. p.m. Carmarthen .j 4 45i 9 0 1 5 4 25 Whitland 5 50 10 15 2 15 6 35-i LlanfaUteg 6 0 10 25 2 25 6 25; Login i 6 9.10 34 2 34 6 34 Llanglydwen 6 1710 42 2 42 6 42, Bhydowen .j 6 2210 50 2 47 6 47; Llanfyrnach 6 30 10 58 2 55 6 55 Glogue 6 35'11 3 3 0 7 o? Crymmych Arms 6 47 11 15( 3 12? 7 12i Newport.Coach ar. 1 I Boncath 6 5911 26 3 211 T 241 Eligerran ? 7 1111 40 3 35 7 35? Cardigan ar t 7 2011 50 3 45 7 45? UP. dept; a.m. a.m. p.m. p.in UP. ?730.14040535 Cardigan. ,74095'j41??45 Boncath 7 5210 2' 4 22 5 57 Newport. Coach I 6 j Urymmyuu AA?a a 5 10 15 4 35 6 10' Glogue 81410?4?619: G!O-h 8 19 31 4 51 6 26 RhYdowen. 8 H3I 210 44 5 59 4 6 6 3404 LlanglYdwen — 03210445 4 640 Login — 8 40 10 52 51365? Llanfallteg.r 8 4811 0 5 20 6 55, Whitland. ?- 8 5511 10 5 30 7 10 CarIIl8l:'then M-?O 5 13 45, 6 50 8 l&f

CAEtHARTHEN,-OA-RD IGAN,- ABERysrWYTEI Carmarthen i 5^0f 8^6 'p m lP'a ..?. ? Carmarthen 1 40, 4 5 ?, o ts Bronwydd Arms 5« R r 2 Conwil « 8 9 4? 1 58 4 18 5 ig J 1 ::6 ;2 61 4 211/5 50 '12 Pencader '1 6 40 9 35 12 30, 4 45 6 10 '1 4 gSassss? 1—• 6 40 1 9 35? I an 6 4 9 43? 12 381 4 lia 1 6 6 29 Henllan.. a 1 6 5 9 54? 'S 49 J 19? "S:?S?—S? ?S? Newcastle-Emlyn, ¡ ¡., I Coach I 7 15 13 5? g ? 6 35i Cenarth.do. :?7? 1'; !'3n5 c J5' '3g Llechryd.de.18 20 j 4 fq| I ? g "», do. ar 9 7? ? ? Peneader 6 50 9 40? 1;2 4 3550? 6 1695.I ED Pencader '?s?5Q?q? ? 5w Q & £ £ Lampeter 7 35 10 22 | \i 1n 1 "S 6 59! Treron qtinm AO „  729? Aberystwyth aAoUsIll 48, | M q ??! | Aberystwyth depa^ ja.m p.m. p m p.m.^ Aberystwyth n..n 8 40' 3 0 ¡ Tregaron 9? 3 l S e9 j Lampeter 7 55!10 20j Pencader ar. 8 30 11 0 I « !j Cardigan, Coach Llechryd.do. ??3? .? 345 Cen t b. d od. o. I 9 3 d 2i55 f Newcastle-Emlyn do. ar! '10 | 20 2? ? Newcastle-E mly n 8 15 10 35! 1 5 4 501 Henllan 8 21 10 43 1 1, 4  ¡ SSSS" -I1 S 10 | i}«}g j' Pencader .n 8 4411 15! 1 31 5 20 í cS———— ??? ??S f Bronwydd Arms 9 14" 1 56 5 4111 Bronwydd Ar ms .n 9 14 11 H' 2 8 5  C.. Uthen ar I 9 25 12 0 2 20 6 rl t Mondays only. LLANDILO, SHREWSBURY, LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, LONDON. UP. depart a m a m^ P.nL JP.M.'P.M.i P,m Carmarthen P? -m. p m p.m p^ AbergwiH 6 IX Tn f« a f °; 4 30 T c, Nantgaredig 5710 B 1 if I 4 ?7 T 5 Llanarthney 7 2 10 371 1 17, 3 17. 4 43? IB Golden Grove ? ?? ?' ? ?! 3 IjT; 4 ?43 ?T is Llandilo Bridge 7 17 10 52 l 321 p H\ 5 t 2 i f I 4*2* Llandilo. 7 20 10 5« 5 1 T 3I5 f 3 I 34, 5 S; 7 3' Talley Road S 5 5, 73.5 Llangadock ? 7 47 ui., f 50! f V* 7 Llanwda 7 51 11 19 l 5J 4 5 f 44: o. Llanaovery u l 7 57 n 25 2 01 4*'Io: 552/ 8 '3 Llanwrtyd Wells 8 2611 50 228i 4 34 1 ?,i Builth Road M., 8 49 12 12 2 50' 4 52 7 25? 8 4 SSSSf04WeUr„  ? s 7 a? Knighton 1 965 1 0 3 40; 5 45: 8 25! 9 34 Craven Arms ? ar'10 25? 1 20 0. f IS' f 5 8 59? 9 3: Shrewsbury ll 13? 2 5! j & Manchester (London Road) „i 2 o 4 30 7 15 I 9 Liverpool (Lime-street) "j 3 001 t$7 £ | m *V? London(Eu8ton-8q)_ 4 15 7 Ssi 8 15 -? ? ? v I DOWN. depart p.m. a.m, a M A M a m .p,m London (Euston-square) 10 0 „ — "I 5'?5 L,o,,o ,(Lime-s ce t)1, m? 81?3?? Manchester (London :iS 0? E r Is £ 3 ? Bb wa bury 3 30' 1045 )? 1 M ?  ??ven??a ? Llandrindod Wells 54 21 S 9 if 13 4I 3 A •! LIandrindod WeUa 5 31 § 9 ? ? ? ? U Llanwrtyd Wells .| 5 55 ? 9 56 1 30 ? 7  2 3, 4 58, 8 e L?- -'i?!K?  SStfSi V':1*  Road 9 8 52 10 59! L l1a1 .d? 10 7 40 9 30 11 201s. 33 i*i5 8 3":  «:i?8 JSSSifg'fgfS Golden Grove ar-' 7 53 9 4011 30 3 45 5 35 a í5 Llanarthney6 ar" 8 1 9 4? u !l 3 tl I 11 I h Nantgaredig ^1 4 j S 3 g I g| £ Abergwni ar. ? 82210 111 511 4 6 5 56 9 6 :en "J 8 ::g 5 n g! 10' 6 *0 I 1 w??.???'?? I?udovery 7.0 a.?.. H?- wrlls 7.12, Llanq%dock 7.20. In the compilation of the above tables great care hag bepa^ for any errors whicb TEAF appear in the arrivals and departures the BJSS trains.

OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT.-Many ladies and gentlemen have by them old or disused faS?eeSi which might as well be turned into money. MeS'  B. Fraser, of Princes Street, ImSh established since 1833), buy old false tppth Tf sent your teeth to them th?y?rem?'u bj » turn of post the utmost value; or, if preferred they wiH make you the best oger, and hold Ihe teeth for your reply. If reference necessary, apD? to Messrs. Bacon & Co., Bankers, Ipswich. Printed and Published by "THE WELSHMAN NEWS. TAPER AND STEAM PRINTING COMPANY (LIMITED), A ;23, Lammas-street, in the Parish of St Peter, in the County of the Borough of Carmarthen, Friday, January 5:h, 1900.

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. (Continued from Page 7).