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Mr Elliot, manager of the Butter Factory, St. Cleais, who was reported last week to have narrowly escaped death through a powder explosion, is rapidly recovering, and will soon resume his usual duties. The London Gazette contains the following: 1st (Pembrokeshire) Volunteer Battalion the Welsh Regiment. -Lieut. -Col. and Honorary Col. W. P. Evans retires under paragraph 55a Volunteer Regulatiors, with permission to retain his rank and to the uniform of the battalion on retirement. LIVERPOOL RACES.—The G. W.R. will run a cheap excursion train to these races on March 27 and 28, from Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen. Vide advertisement columns. HOCKEY. -Carmarthen paid a visit to Milford Haven on Thursday, 14th. inst., and played the Hakin Club. After very interesting play, the game ended in a draw, both sides scoring two goals. FAIR.-The annual Jubilee Fair was held in Priory-street on Friday last. There was a good attendance of dealers and buyers. Horses were numerous, and there was a good demand. Fair prices were reali?ed, The supply of cattle was below the standard. FIRB AT THE Ivy BusH.-A fire broke out in one of the servants' bedrooms at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, on Sunday afternoon last, at first occasioning some alarm. The hose was taken to the scene immediately and the police with several members of the Brigade, and also assisted by some Militiamen, succeeded in ex- tinguishing it. How the fire originated is unknown. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following:— £ 2, proceeds of fine, per Mr J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregib; £7 10s 7d, St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen; medicine bottles, Mrs Davies, Parade illustrated paper aftd^flowers, Mr J. Miller illustrated papers, Miss Hughes, 6, East Parade, and Mr R. James, Bridge-street; periodi- cals, Mrs Bright, Francis-terrace. The legacy left by Mrs Davies, Lan House, was 9100, and not 9200 as stated last week. Towy FISHERY.—A meeting of the Carmarthen net fishermen was held at Danybank, on Friday evening, the 8th inst., for the purpose of hearing the evidence given before the Royal Commission by Mr David Lewis, one of our local representa- tives. The chair was taken by Mr John Evans, fishmonger, Bridge street. The whole of the evidence was entirely approved of, and a vote of confidence in Mr Lewis was unanimously agreed to. [It may be said that Mr Lewis called the above meeting because the Royal Commission had prohibited the publication of the evidence given before them.] CARMARTHEN COUNTY POLICE COURT. — On Saturday, at the Shire-hall. Carmarthen, before Mr D. W. Drummond, Portiscliff (chairman); Mr C. W. Jones; Mr T. Parkinson, Castle Pigyn; Mr J. Lloyd Thomas, Gilfach and Mr A. O. Davies, Upland.—John Davies, Joiners' Arms, Llansaint, was fined £ 1 and 91 18s. 6d. costs for cruelty to a mare. Mr H. B. White was for the prosecution. From the evidence of Inspector Easdown and P.C. Joseph Morgan, it appeared that defendant had neglected to give the animal food, and it was found one day lifeless, death being apparently due to starvation. Esther Evans, GHannantcoch, Conwil, was fined Is. and costs for working an unfenced chaffeiitter. DEATH OF MRS. WALTERS, BANKYFELIN.—We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs Ann Walters, wife of Mr David Walters, coru and flour merchant, Bankyfelin Mills, near Carmarthen, which took place on Saturday last at four o'clock. The deceased was well known and highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances. Her remains were interred in the churchyard at Bankyfelin on Wednesday afternoon, amidst manifestations of sympathy and sorrow from her friends and neighbours. DEATH OF MR. HOWELLS, OF VAYNOB.—It is with deep regret we record the death of Mr. Thomas Howells, of Vaynor, which took place on Friday, March 15th, which event has cast a gloom over the whole neigh- bourhood. Mr. Howells was one of the oldest and most respected tenants on the Picton Castle Estate, and the funeral on Tuesday, the 19th, was largely attended by friends from all parts. Amongst those present were Sir Charles Philipps, Mr. Philipps, and Mr. Sackville H. Owen, of Picton Castle; and the Rev. William Davies, vicar of Llanfihangel-Abercowin, who assisted the Rector in officiating in the church and at the grave. The service was most impressive, and the singing of "Lead, kindly light" and I Jesu, lover of my soul," to Sandon" and "Aberystwyth," were most feelingly rendered by the choir. Mr. Howells will be missed greatly. He had been churchwarden and guardian of the parish for upwards of 35 years, aud always took very keen interest in all matters parochial and eccle- siastical. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY.—The annual statement of the accounts of this flourishing cor- poration. which is reproduced in another column, shows that it still holds its pre-eminent position among the assurance companies of the country. Commencing more than half a century ago in a small way, its business and agencies has so ex- tended that it now has close upon forty millions invested capital, and the annual income reaches over ten millions. In this monumental accumula- tion the assured in the Prudential has an uncon- testable guarantee that their contracts of whatever kind will be fulfilled to the letter. With regard to last year's business, on the ordinary branch, 74,680 new polices were issued, assuring the sum of zC7,613,035, and producing a new annual premium income of £ 378,503. The premiums received during the year amounted to £;j,¡j,ö4. being an increase of zCl77,878 over the preceding year. Life and endowment assurance claims absorbed 91,593,150, the beneficiaries numbering about 13.000. At the end of the year there were in force 612,057 policies. In the industrial branch the premiums received were £ 5,447,697, being an increase of £ 278,739, and the amount paid in claims was zC2,227,218, the number of deaths being 221.025, and the matured endowment assurances £ 2,266. Free policies to policy holders of five years' standing were granted to the number of 66,943, bringing up the total in force to 713,634. During the year 17,215 of these free policies became claims. There were in force at the close of the year no fewer than 13,891,667 policies in the industrial branch, their average duration being nine and a quarter years, proving the stable, character of the business, and reflecting the utmost credit on the industrial workers of the country in making, according to their means, pro- vision for the inevitable rainy day. The assets of the Company in both branches, as shewn in the balance-sheet, are R39,895,328, being an increase of 23,063,269 over those of 1899. The local super- intendent of the Company is Mr William Williams, Waterloo Villa, Carmarthen.
CARMARTHENSHIRE.
CARMARTHENSHIRE. BRYNiWAN. OOMPETITIVE MEETIXG. A very successful com- petitive meeting was held at the above place on Thurs- day evening, 14th inst. Mr D. Hughes, Liaindeiyn, ably presided, and good order prevailed. Mr Arthur Hughes,- Liaindeiyn, and Mr David Evans, Nautycerrig, were treasurer and secretary respectively. The adjudicators, who gave great satisfaction, were: -Music, Mr John Thomas, Grtig, Lknfyrnach and recitations, Arc., Mr D. Miles Rees, Clungwyn, Cilrhedyn -both men well known in eisteddfodic circles. The awards were o-iven. as follows:—Party of eight (mixed), Mr D. Evans Rhydhir, and friends, as well as the quartette (mixed); male voice quartette, "Myfanwy," Mr John Evans, Blaencowin, and friends; duett, Mr W. R. Evans, Pantycrugiau, and Mr John Evans, Blaencowin; bass solo (open), Mr W. Davies, Morlogws: bass soo (con- fined to those that had not previously won a prize), Mr Johnny Evans, Nantycerrig; tenor solo, Mr W. R. Evans, Pantycrugiau soprano solo and contralto solo, Misses Mariah and Anna Griffiths, Brynceirch, re- spectively solo for children under 16 years of age, Miss Alice Davies, Blaennanthir (who also took the prize in the competition for children under 10); solo for com- petitors over 40 years of age, prize divided between Mr W. Davies, Rhydgoch, and Mr Thomas Evans, Rhyd- hir; recitation (open), Miss Frances Evans, Rhvdhir; recitation for children under 15 years of age, Miss Edith Evans, Rhydhir; for the best answers to six questions given at the time, prize divided between Messrs David Davies, Highgate, and W. Thomas, Maespwll.
KIDWELLY.
KIDWELLY. GUARDIANS.—The Rev. D. G. Owen, C.M., and the, Rev. W. C. Jenkins, are the two guardians for Kid- welly for the next three years. Messrs H. E. Smart, silica manufacturer, an d D. J. John, Castle Inn, were also nominated, but withdrew in order to save the cost of an election to the ratepayers. POSTAL IMPROVEMENTS.—The new postmistress, Miss Francis, is making various improvements in the Post- Office department here. Amongst other things she has procured two cycles" for the telegraph messengers, A new office will also be opened shortly, fitted quite up to date. NEW BELLS.—Mr A. Stephens, of Broom Hill, has very nobly taken upon himself the task of seeing that a new peal of bells shall be ready in the Church steeple for ringing on Coronation day, and he informs us that his fund for the same is getting on all right. I DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. THOMAS MoRRis.- It is with regret we announce the death of Mr. Thomas Morris, which occurred on Tuesday week, at Station- road, Kidwelly (the residence of his son), at the advanced age of 83 years, his wife having pre- deceased him about twelve months. Deceased's health had been failing for some time, but he was always bright and patient through it all. He had resided at Kidwelly for over 20 years, and for many years was an assorter at Gwendraeth Works, previous to which he had lived at Dafen, near Llanelly. He was a staunch churchman, and greatly respected, as shewn by the large number of relatives and friends that attended his funeral, which took place on Saturday, at the Parish churchyard. The Vicar (Rev. D. D. Jones) officiated both at the house and the church, and spoke highly of the deceased. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement.
LAUGHARNE.
LAUGHARNE. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thursday of last week, the Bwlchnewydd Sunday School was invited to the schoolroom of that chapel by Mr John Mathias, Merrymoor, superintendent of the school, where a plentiful supply of tea, cake, &c., were in readiness to partake of, the whole of the expense being borne by Mr Mathias himself, to whom great credit is due for the interest he continually takes in the Sunday School. His daughter, Miss Priscilla Mathias, presided at the tables being assisted by a host of willing helpers. Both the adults and youngsters seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the donor for his kind treat. In the evening an entertainment consisting of singing, recitations, &c.t was given at the chapel under the presidency of the pastor, Rev. L. Davies, when a splendid programme was gone through to the delight of the large audience. PLOUGHING MATCH.—The Laugharne and District" ploughing match came off on Friday last, in a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr J. Henry Thomas, Great Hill Farm. The weather was beautiful, but the ground, owing to the recent wet weather, was not in as good a condition as desired. The judges were:— Ploughing-Mr D. Davies, Brook; Mr E. Evans, Penback; and Mr J. John, St. Clears. Horses—Mr T. S. Morse, Maesgwrda, and Mr T. Lewis, Llansadwrnen. Twenty-three ploughmen put in an appearance, and the awards were as follows-Champion Class, first prize, Mr D. Thomas, Pantyrhwyaid; second, Mr James John, Newton; third, Mr C. Davies, Brixton. First Class,. first prize, Mr John Jones, Llandawke; second, Mr D. Thomas, Big House; third, Mr T. Esmond, Ginshop; fourth, Mr William Edwards, New House. Second Class-First prize, Mr T. Griffiths (junior), Ffynon- gollen; second, Mr D. Phillips, Longridge; third, Mr J. Pearce, Big House. Best team of horses—Mr D. Thomas, Kinggaddle. Best" back" in the field-Mr, James John, Newton. Best ridge-Mr W. Evans, 1 Calstone. This being the first ploughing match in this district, it is intended making it an annual affair. THE DISTICT COUNCIL AND ITS CONTRACTS.— There is now a general stir throughout this and the adjoining parishes respecting the Carmarthen District Council and. its contract with Messrs D. Davies, H. Raymond, and D. Thomas. Meetings have been held, and strongly- worded resolutions passed, in the parishes of Llan- sadurnen, Llandawke, and Laugharne Township, in addition to the Laugharne Parish meeting reported in last week's Welshman. It is surprising the unanimity and strong i eling that pievails on the question. The respective pai hioners, who are the only one., acquainted with the circ i instances of the case. are determined to bring all pressure possible to bear on the Council, with a view of inducing it, not only to refund the fine imposed, but also to forthwith cancel that ridiculously- worded agreement. The only fear is that those coun- cillors from other districts who are not acquainted with the circumstances will adhere to the existing contract, and, to meet that, it is intended calling a general meet- ing of the who'e of the councillors, probably at Carmar- then, so as to fully explain to them the whole of the facts, not in any coercive spirit, but as a matter of justice.
PEMBROKE.
PEMBROKE. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding took place at Monkton Church, on the 19th inst., the contracting parties being Mr. F. Roberts, of The Grove, and Miss w.nt, of Corston Lodge. A goodly company assembled to witness the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. D. Bowen, vicar, assisted by his curate, the Rev, Mr. Jones.
TENBY.
TENBY. COUXTY COUNCIL.— W e are pleased to find that Mr C. W. Roes Stokes has, for the second time, been elected vice-chairman of the County Council. Mr Stokes was prevented through illness, from attending the first meeting of the Council held on Saturday last. Mr Egerton Allen, who was defeated at the recent election, has been elected Alderman. MARRIAGE.—A pretty little wedding was solemnized on Wednesday of last week at the Baptist Churchy Tenby, the contracting parties being Mr Joshua May, booking-clerk at Tenby Station, and Miss Winnie Bassedona, niece of Mr Henry Williams, Grocer, St. George-streef. Trooper George Thomas of the 3rd Company Imperial Yeomanry, and son of Mr Thomas Thomas, Rhine Park, near Tenby, arrived in England last week from South Africa, and is now confined in Netley Hospital, having contracted enteric fever on the voyage home.
Family Notices
BIRTH. SAMUEL—On the 9th inst., at 2, Barn's-row, in this town, the wife;of Mr John Samuel, of a son. DEATHS. BROAD—On the 17th inst., at the Angel Inn, Nott- square. in this town, Sarah Jane, wife of Mr Charles- Price Broad, licensed victualler, aged 41 years. GRIFFITHS—On the 16th inst., at Rose Cottage, Johnstown, near this town, Tudor, son of MrTheophilus Griffiths, attendant at the Asylum, aged 6 months. GRIFFITH—On the 14th inst inst., at Milford House, Milford Haven, Mary, the loving wife of Dr. G. Griffith, J.P., aged 59 years. MARKs-On the 7th inst., at 34, Lammas-street, in this town, Anne, widow of the late Mr William Marks, trumpeter, of the Carmarthen Militia Staff, aged 72 years. WALTERs-On the 16th inst., at Bankyfelin, Ann, the wife of Mr David Walters, Bankyfelin Mills.
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LAWRENNY STUD FARM. SHIRE STALLION "OKKOVER" (17511). THE above Stallion will attend the same districts as last year, and will serve a limited number of mares at 30a., and 211 6d. the groom For nominutiona (-bich had better be secured), apply to Mr John Jenkins, Lawrenny t tud Farm, Pembroke. [5477 THE CARMARTHENSHIRE STUD COMPANY. LIMITED. ^1"HB following SlUD HORSES, the Property of the H above Company. will attend at the usual Stations in Carmarthenshire during the present Seson — The Shire Horse DUNCAN ITJ (13006), bright bay, foaled in 1*90 winner of numerous prizes and champion- ships Sire Albert Edward (5l67) Dam, Coton Duchess (11967). Fee to Members, £ 3 38.; and Non Members, X5 5s. The Shire H'rse BUCC lNEEH III. (15514), brown. foaled in 1892 winner of many prizes. Sire, Insurgent (11668) Dam, Manea Star (1706, Vol. V.). Fee to Members, £ 2 2s.; and Non-Members, .£553. The Hackney tillion COUNTY GENTLEMAN (H.S.B.. Vol. X ), bay. foaled in 1891 a prize-winner wherever exhibited. Sire, Brave Lad (1719) Dam, Duchess (1083). Fee to Members, £ 1 10s and Non-Members, 42 2s. For further particulars, nominations, and cards, apply to John Fraucis, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Carmarthen. [5573 AT LYDSrEP STUD FARM, PENALLY, R.8.O. THOROUGH-BRED STALLION, GERVAS," bay horse, with black points, 16 hands winner of 12 racps, and sire of The Khedive, Be'lenetb, Dowager. Gold Key, ain4 other winners by Trappist, out of Deadlock (dam of Isinglass), by Wenlock (winner of St Leger). Fee-Tborongb-bred Mares, £ 5 5s. Half-bred Mares, X3 3a. 5s. Groom's fee. Pembrokeshire Tenant Farmer?, J61 Is.; 2s. 6d. Groom's fee. ALSO THE MAGNIFICENT BLACK SHIRE HOUSE, "PIONEER VII (16890), by Harold's Pilot (11564), by Harold (3703) out of Flower (23736), by Thumper XVII. (17034). Pioneer is winner of many prizes, and will serve Mares at 5 guineas. Pembrokeshire Tenant Farmers— Registered Mares at .£3; Unregistered Mares at X2. For further particulars apply to John Griffiths, Lydstep Stud Farm, Penally, R.S O. [5591 TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. OXFORD HOUSE, 104, LAMMAS STREET, CARMARTHEN. W. V. GEORGE RESPECTFULLY begs to invite attention to his large Msortment of the LATEST NOVELTIES in SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS for the present season, consisting of Suitings, Fancy Vestings, Trouserings, Black, Blue, and Grey Serges, &c., &c in addition to his usual large and varied STOCK. HOSIERY IN ASSORTED COLOURS. Charges Strictly Moderate. AN EARLY CALL REQUESTED. [5593 MONSTRE ATTRACTIONS AT CARMARTHEN EASTER MONDAY (April 8th), 1901. PRESIDENT—EARL CAWDOR. GRAND BALLOON ASCENT, AND G^'CFUT. AND DARING PARaCHUTE DESCENT BY Miss MAUDE BROOKS and Mons. AUGUSTS E. GAUDRON, The Queen of Parachutists and the King of Balloonists. (From the Alexandra Palace, London). A RACE FROM 6,000 FEET HIGH TO THE EARTH. ie most thrilling and sensational feat of modern times. &AND N.C.U. AMATEUR. BICYCLE RACES AND PROFESSIONAL FOOT RACES Onhe New Cement Racing Track in Carmarthen Park. The Finest and Fastest in the Kingdom. Gind Prizes. 30-G uinea Challenge Cup. Entries close Mart 30th. Entry Forms, containing full particulars, I from Messrs A. J. Jones and C Haydn Williams, Hon. Sees.,Park Stores, Carmarthen. Bigget Easter Attractions outside of London! C1EAP EXCURSIONS FROM ALL PARTS. [5543 THORLEY'S CAKE LEADS THE WAY IS THE BEST CAKE FOR A LL STOCK. THORLETS CAKE is appreciated by the Animals which coiaume it, and by the Farmers who pay for it. THORLEY'S CAKE is the best general Cake, and taking results into consideration is the CHEAPEST CAKE IN THE MARKET. USE THORLEY'S CAKE FOR BEST RESULTS. THORLEY'S CAKE Still stands pre-eminent as the BEST CAKE FOR LAMBS AND ALL STOCK. THORLEY'S CAKE, being a well-blended and perfectly COOKED CAKE, is easily digested, and is a Cake on which ALL STOCK thrive to a wish. PRICES ON APPLICATION TO W. CROSSMAN, OOIRUST MERCHANT, 19, BLUE STREET, C NRMARTHEN. [5417 CUPISS' CONSTITUTION BALLS- TESTIMONIAL. Tyfry, Mina Bridge, Anglesea, May 23rd, 1894. Dear hir,-Having used your Constitu- tion Balls for nearly 'thirty years to Hor sea and Neat Cattle, it is only simple truth ani justice to say, a safer or more efficacioas Medicine for Horses & Cattle cannot be purchased. It cannot be too ex tensively known, for I am positive every person thatgives it a fair trial will never discontinue xsinor your Balls, as OCC-l flion require.-Yours truly, WM. I VANS. .A For Grease, Swelled H 0 I' S ?"' Cracked Hee13 nU?O!? Coughs, Colds Sore Throats, Disordered liver, Broken Wind, Influenza Loss of Appetite, &c., &c. For lile-I iUnd Sta PATTI E ring Cod, Hove or On I !LE Blown, Distemper Epidemic, Surfeit Conditioning, Preserving Healtb Scouring in Calves, &c. ——- For Rot or Fluke, and SHEEP for keeping in Health, Assisting to get into Condition, Scouriog in Lambs. &c. Prepar ed upwards of 50 years by the late FRANCIS CUPIS, MR.CV.S., DISS, NORFOLK. Sold in packets Is 9d and 3s 6d each. 7 small packets 10s 6d, or 7 large 21B, by Ch. mists and Medicine Vendors or from Proprietor. Wilderness, Diss, on receipt of amount. 1641  ==? ""??'"M TRIUMPH_ 9VnKMMSU> 4S ?i0i00&?i5i60. £ iO 10 0 & AIS 15 O. The best CYDO that Or by Gradual Payments. British workmanship Triumph Cycle Co., Ltd., can produce. COYBHTKY. Sols Agents :-D. F. JONGS & Co.. 51, KING STREET, CARMARTHEN". [5600 I WHEELER'S | UNRIVALLED FARM SEEDS of PROVED GERMINATION AND QUALITY. WHEELER'S GRASS AND CLOVER Seeds, for all soils and purposes, of the fiuest description, from 10s. 6 1. per acre. WHEELER'S GOLDEN MELON 1: Mange1, now recognised as th-s best bnd most nutritious Mangel grown, Is. 2d. per lb. Other sorts from 10d. per lb. WHEELER'S IMPERIAL SWEDE grows a great weight per asre of sound, juicy, and nutritious bulbs, the keeping quality and hardiness of which cannot be excelled, Is. 2d. per lb., 55s. per bushel. Other sorts from lid per lb. WHEELER'S LIST OF FARM SEEDS g-ratis anri post free. J. C. Wheeler & Son, Ltd., SEED GROWERS, &c., GLOUOESTER. [5527 MACHYNYS BRICK AND TILE Co., Ltd., NEW DOCK, LLANELL Y. I MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF BUILDING BRICKS, ROOFING TILES, CRESTS, AND AGRICULTURAL DRAIN PIPES. PRICES ON APPLICATION. [5601 INSURANCE OF IN-FOAL MARES, AND UNBORN FOALS. INSURANCE AGAINST LOSS OF FARM PRODUCE, &c THROUGH FIRE AND LIGHTENING. INSURANCE AGAIAST ACCIDENTS TO FARM LABOURERS & OTHERS. A GENTS Wanted by The County Live Stock and The ?\ Farmers' Fire and Accident Insurance Association, tAd Prospectuses printed in Welsh and English. Farmers, Traders, and others able to obtain Proposals for I Insurance should apply by letter or personally to HARRY JAMES, DISTRICT AGENT, BTJUSTOEC OF GRAPES, CARMARTHEN. 15586 SPECIAL. A FEW STANDARD N OVELS, BY pOPULAR AUTHORS, TO BE CLEARED AT 42d. BOXES OF NOTEPAPER AND E NVFLOPES, JgPECIAL LINES AT 3d. 6d. AND Is. D. WILLIAMS- 0 L AMMAS STREET, CARMARTHEN. SALES & TO LET BY AUCTION, MONTHLY MARKET. ST. CLEABS. "I <0 BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Black Lion Hotel Yard, on April 2D, 1901, that well- known fiie-year-old Clydesdale Stallion, "YoUNG LORD BLACKBURN III." The Horse is black, with two white feet, stands 16 hands high, possesses fion bard limbf, with good feet and pasterns. He has great liberty of action is a grand mover, and has proved himself a sure foal getter. The horse is well known in South Carmarthenshire and East Pembrokeshire. For psdigree and particulars apply to MESSRS. JOHN A. DAVIES & SON, 5555] Auctioneers, Narberth. SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY. MR. JAMES DAVIES is favoured with instructions ivi to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Swan Hotel, St. Clears, on Tuesday, 2ad day of April, 1901, at 2.30 o'clock p.m., tbar. very compact Dwelling- house, Garden, Pig-stye and all other premises belonging thereto, called TYNEWYDD FFYNONSHERIFF," situate near Gelliwen Village, in the Parish of frelech, in the County of Carmarthen. Further particulars may be obtained from the Auctioneer; or of Mr J. H. Richards, Solicitor, Carmar- then. [5583 CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF LLANFIH ANGEL-ABERCOWIN. SALE of a V ALU ABLE FREEHOLD FARM. MR. T. L. HARRIES is instructed to offer for SALE V* by AUCTION, at the Swan Hotel, Saint Clears, at 2 o'clock, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of April 1901, all that valuable Freehold Farm, known as "DDOLFAWR," tituate in the above parish, and containing by admeasurement, according to the Ordnance Survey, 6 acres 0 roods 32 perches of very good pasture land, now let at the yearly rent of J219. This holding is within a short distance of Saint Clears Station, and affords an excellent building site for anyone desirous of erecting a residence. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, Mydrim, St. Clears; or to Mr Thomas Walters, Solicitor, Carmarthen. [5563 CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALES, THE UPPER AND LOWER BREWEPIES, OAR. MART HEW, AND THE 8 ANTA CLARA BREWERY, ST. CLEARS (Nine miles from Carmarthen). Brewing Machinery and Plant, including a 6 h.p. and two ..j, h.p. h,ol',zontal stoam engines, Cornish steam boiler, Morion s 30 barrel copper refrigerator, Lawrence's 12- barrel vertical refrigerator, Ramsden's 12-barrel verticil refrigerator, 40barrel open brewing copper, three sets of 2. thmw gun-metal pumps, single pump, three hop presses, nine cask steamers, five slate tanks, Steel's mashing machine, ebafting and pulleys, 50-barrol s-e8m jacketted br- wing copper, 41-barrel cast-iron cooler, 35- barrel cast-iron cooler, fir cooler, 50-barrel cast-iron fteam ] cketted hot hquor tank with 3-inch copper coil, 2S.barrel cast-iron hot liquor tank with copper coil, 46- barrel wrought tank, octagon cast-iron tank. two 16 barrel wrought-iron tank?, 28-barrel circular wrought; tank, 31-barrel cast-uoa tank aud 28-barrel cast iron tank, 6 quarter oak naash tun and gear, fir under back, fir hop back, nine fermenting rounds (from 27 to 48 barrels), 33.barrel wrought tank, copper attemporators and parachutes, ftnmn s yeast sluices, elevator two sets •of malt rolls. Bi:»Ifc mill, shafting and pulleys, crane, 40- barrel and 28-barrel cast iron tanka. cask washing machines, weighing machines, five oak store vats, 9, 30, 30, 70, and 100 barrels capacity, girders, columns, iron piping, driving belts, stillions, cooper's tools, scrap iron, offiee furniture, ■■ tid numerous other < Sects, the whole of which will be offered for SALE by AUCTION by MR. HENRY W. ROBERTS, at the Upper Brewery, Grecnhill, Carmarthen, on Thursday, March 28, 1!'01, at eleven o'clock precisely. On view the day before and morning of sale. Catalogues can be had on the Premises and the Auctioneer's Offices, Atlantic-chambers, Bon-common-lane, London. [5603 PENIBANK, LLANABTHNEY. SALE OF OAK TIMBER. "j\ /| ESSRS. LLOYD & THOM A.S are favoured with l' iLs.ru??tious from Mr William Walters to SELL by AUCTION at the above place on Monday next, 25th March, 1901, about 100 Lots of O,ik Timber, 20ft long, from 8 to 16 quarter girth 10 sets of spokes, and several pairs of gate-posts 15575 CUOMB WOODS, NEAR COEDCOCBION, LLANGUNNOCK. SALE OF OAK TIMBER. MESSRS. LLOYD & THOMAS will SELL by AU,rli) N, at the above Woods, on Wednesday next, the 27th of March, 190;, about 250 lots of Oak Timher, suitable as fencing p sts and firewood. 15574 TllEWERN, WEII-RLAND. jV| HSsR?. LL?YD & THOM? are favoured with 1" insttucti.ms from J. Protheroe Beynon, Esq., to SJLL by -kUCII N, at the above place, on Monday, April 1st, 1901, about 100 Lots of Larch, Ash, and Sycamore Trees. [5605 EAST ATfJESTON, NEAR NARBERTH. IMPORTANT SALB OF LARCH TREES. MESSRS f.LOYD & THOM4S are favoured with instrue lions to offe for S"\LE by AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotol, Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 13th day of April, 1901, about 1,250 exceedingly well- grown Larch Trees, now standing and growing on the above Farm, situ<te about li miles from Narberth Station. Particulars of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay Street, Carmar- then. [5608 BURKY PORT. Important Sale of Leasehold Property. MESSRS. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instructions to off r for SALE by AUCTION, at the Cambi-ian Hotel, Burry Port, on Tuesday, April 16th, 1901, two valuable newly-erected Leasehold Dwelling- Houses, in Elkington Koad, Burry Port, in the several occupations of Mr C T. Randell nnd Mr Richard Owen. Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay Street, Carmarthen or of MESSRS. BABKER, MORRIS, & BARKER, 56041 Solicitors, Carmarthen. LAN HOUSE, CWMFFRWD. ESSRS. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with 1 t instructions from the Executors of the lte Mrs Davies to SELL by AUCTION, at the above place, on Thursday and Friday, the 2th- and 26th days of April, 1901, the whole of the most excellent Antique and Modern Household Furniture, Live Stock, Implements, and other effects. Particulars will duly appear. f5606 SOUTH WALES, near a large COUNTRY TOWN. CARMARTHEN iHIBE. rr 0 LET, furnished or unfurnished, a large Family Residence, containing hall, 4 reception rooms, 7 bed and dressing rooms, 6 servants' befrooms, and all necessary offices 2 boxes, 7 stills, saddle-room, coach-house, yard, walled garden, & with or without land; about 3,800 acres of g od shooting adjoining the Residence (including about 500 acres of grouse mwr, within a mile and a half of the Residence, and about 300 acres of wood) about three miles excellent trout fishing. For particulars apply to John Francis, Land Agent, Carmatthen. f5422 TOWN OF CARMARTHEN. Important Sale of a valuable Freehold Public-House. MESSR3. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the St. Mary's Auction Mart, on Saturday, March 23rd, 1901, at 2 30 o'clock pm.,all that valuable and much- frequented Freehold Public-House and Premises, called THE SLOOP INN," on ] he Quay, Carmarthen. The House is situate in the best possible position, and probably does the largest Beer Trade in the Town. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, or to Mr. THOMAS WALTERS, 5541] Solicitor, Carmarthen. TOWN OF CARMARTHEN. ST. MARYS AUCTION MART. Important Sale of valuable Household Furniture, Piano, Glass, China, Oil Paintings, Engravings, Pictures, and other Effects. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON have re- IVi ceived instructions from Mr J. E. Adamson (who has left Ffynone House, WeUfi-dd Road) to SELL by AUCTION, at the above Mart, en Thurs lay, March 28th, 19 Jl, the valuable H usebold Furniture and other effects, comprising mahogany loo table, rose woo i octagon table, excellent dining r. om suite, upholstered in leather, 9 pieces box and other couches, oak sideboard, oak arm and other chairs, piano, by Hopkinson, Loudon music stool, mahogany Canterbury, bentwood and other chairs, cane afternoon tea tables, fancy and other tibles, card table, easy and othe chairs, folding ditto, pier glass in gilt frame, mirrors, 2 handsome standard lamps, mahogany and other screens, oil paintings, engravings, pictures, Brusels and other cat pets, Indian matting, hearth rugs, wool, hair, and other rugs; curtains, case of birds, brass rods, books, a large number of funch, valuable old oak chest, glass, china, ware, ornaments, iron, brass moonted, an t uther bedsteads spring mattresses, wool ditto, feather pillows, blankets, wardrobe, mahogany and other chtssts of drawers, handsome btdroom suite (7 pieces), mahogany marble-top and other washstands, ware, mahogany duchesse tab'e, mahogany and other towel horses, toilet glasses, cane- seated chairs, ciair and other commodes, antique ebonized arm chair, brass mounted and other feudtrs, fire irons, haudsome shelf und d es er, with glass fro;jt; 2 grand- father clocks, kitchen and roun I tables, kitchen chairs, mingle, patent carpet sweeper, lawn mowers, wateriug pots, iron wheelbarrow, kitchen and culinary utensils, and a variety of other useful tff-'cts. The Sale to commenc-t at One o'clock punctually. TERMS—Ci&H. T5561
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WHO can enumerate the evil consequences of war ? They all make themselves felt in some corner or another of our complicated social life, but many of them which are severely felt by one or other section of the people arc seldom known, except by accident, to the average observer. Few people who do not take a special interest in watching the progress of some benevolent insti- tution can form any idea of how our charities have suffered from the various "funds" (good things in themselves) which have been started in connection with this war in South Africa. Some of the best societies and causes have been almost ruined, There are many chanties whose finances we might refer to by way of illustrating this remark, but there is no need to go further than the one which has just sent out its fiftieth annual report, though this is not the worst case that might be cited. We refer to the Cancer (Free) Hospital at Brompton. The good here done to poor and suffering humanity may be judged by the record of the past year, in which 2,365 patients were treated, 725 being in-patients and 1,640 out-patients, whilst the total number of attendances of out-patients wis 13,638. But how do the subscriptions stand on this occasion ? The income of the hospital under several heads went down, we are told, to such an extent that it became necessary to sell out capital to realise E5,500. There is something very unsatisfactory about reports like this. When the poor are struck down with a dreadful disease or other affliction which renders them unable to help themselves, there is no doubt, on any theory of Christian doctrine or practice, about the duty of their more fortunate neighbours to come to their aid. Whether the same duty rests upon us equally in relation to the gallant fellows who go forth to seek death or glory is a question on which opinions may differ. However that point may be settled, we trust that institutions like the Cancer Free Hospital will not find the people of Great Britain deaf to its appeal. SOME weeks ago we ventured to intimate that, in spite of all the tall talk which certain J astronomers and electricians were reported to have indulged in,. there was no probability just yet that anyone is going to communicate with Mars. Our humble opinion is very strongly supported by no less an authority than Sir Robert Ball, in the Pall j?? Jj?as/M?. This great student of the starry universe is much struck by the facility with which men talk of millions of miles without ever having tried, apparently, to realise what a million means. First let us speak of signalling. Can any man see an ordinary bee ten miles off with the naked eye? Just as well, says Sir Robert, hope to see a man upon the moon-240,000 miles away- with the best telescope ever constructed. The man would be barely visible, if at all, at a distance of 300 miles. The most powerful tele-. scope would possibly enable a good observer to see an object on the moon as large as St. Paul's Cathedral-nothing smaller-and it would be only an amorphous speck showing no details. Under the most favourable circumstances Mars must be nearly 35,000,000 miles from us. No under no combination of circumstances can Mars approach us closer than about 150 tirnrs the present distance from the earth to the moon. To see, therefore, an object on Mars, even with the finest telescope, tlint object must have dimensions on a scale 150 times as great as the smallest object visible in the moon with the help of the same instruments. We, therefore, says the astronomer, infer that a building would have to be 150 times as long and 150 times as broad as St. Paul's to be discernible as the smallest point on Mars. But, it may be said, that an American gentleman has talked of sending messages to Mars by wireless telegraphy. Here Sir Robert Ball growsmore emphatic than ever. He asks if people think what they are saying when they admit that Mars can never come within a shorter distance of us than 35,000,000 miles. Well, then, assuming wireless telegraphy is going to reach Mars, its etficiency (as we now know it) would require to be "increased a thousandfold, and then a thousandfold again, and and finally multiplied by another 16, before an appreciable signal could be transmitted to Mars." This is plain speaking from an astronomer's point of view. The increase of the power of instru- ments 16 million fold is itself an unthinkable kind of suggestion, to the ordinary man at least. He does not realise that, as Sir R. Ball points out, there are not 16 million inches between London and Lancaster, that a man 16 million minutes old would be over 30 years of age, and that 16 million grains of wheat would weigh a ton. It would appear then that all schemes for establishing the wished- for communication with our nearest neighbour in the planetary firmament are so far a little in nubibm. MILK-SELLERS and the much larger body of people who fall under the head of milk consumers will feel an interest in th3 lately-issued report of the Departmental Committee on the standards of Quality for Milk and Cream. This committee had imposed upon it the very difficult duty of ad- vising the Government as to a legal standard of quality for milk and cream. From test cases heard in the courts, and, indeed, from common experience, most of us know how great this diffi- culty is. We know that different cows, even of the same breed, will give very different qualities of milk and that the very same cow, at certain times of the year or certain periods of lactation, will give a quality of milk different from what she gave at other times. So if the committee should fix too high a standard numerous harmless and honest people would be rendered liable to a fine, and serious loss of reputation as well. The com- mittee have, no doubt, endeavoured to act im- partially, but already milk-sellers are severely criticising the report. The consuming public, who have studied the subject, certainly expected the committee to fix a standard for milk not fall- ing below 3 per cent. butter fat. Very few supposed, however, that a standard of 3.25 per cent would be recommended, with only two dissentients out of the whole committee. This is all the more curious, seeing that most of the im- portant witnesses who advocated the higher standard appeared to think it necessary to add a good many ifs and what may be called saving clauses. However, most of the great analysts examined were in favour of 3 per cent. or up- wards, although Mr Lloyd, of the British Dairy Farmers' Association, tried to sit on two stools by recommending a standard of 3 per cent, with a limit" of 2-7, adding that he hoped the day would come when the standard of fat would be raised to 3'25, as he did not think it would be difficult for the farmers to comply with it." The committee must have considered the "quality" of their witnesses as well as of milk, for, taking the evidence as a whole, it is certain that their verdict is against the weight of evidence." It has to be noted, however, that, according to the recommendations of the committee, milk which does not come up to their standard of 3'25 is to be regarded in the light of a presumption until the contrary is proved that the milk is deficient in the normal constituents of genuine milk," so that this presumption throws upon the vendor the onus of proving that the milk has not been tampered with. if the President of the Board of Agriculture succeeds in passing an Act decreeing that 3'25 per cent. of butter fat should be the legal standard of quality for milk, that Act will, undoubtedly, make the dairy farmers sit up." But they need hardly fear that either this session or the next will the President or his Board suc- ceed in passing any such measure. People interested in the milk trade may like to know that the report can be had of Messrs. Eyre & Spottiswoode, Fleet-street, for 7id. I WESTERN peoples, when obliged to try their cleverness against the refined cunning of the East, have often occasion to wonder, and ask, with Truthful James, Is our civilisation a failure? Our civilisation, as compared with that of some oriental races, is, possibly, a failure in the sense that it is a comparatively new product, and, like other new growths, is more or less superficial; while that of such a people as the Chinese is of so long standing that it has ere now sunk down to the very springs of their thought and action, and become part of their inmost being. That our civilisation is of a much higher kind than that of the Chinese may be freely admitted without implying that we have ability equal to theirs in every department of human thought. Assuming —which is very possible, if not quite likely- that we have not half-digested ours, and that they have thoroughly assimilated theirs, it would be nothing strange to find John Chinaman more clever in various ways than the nat-cosed Frank." For ages before our ancestors put on frock coats, John was not only at home in pro- found philosophical speculation, but familiar with most of the mechanical arts, showing therein a marvellous power of invention. For ages, during which our fathers laughed at book-larning' John enjoyed the benefit, such I as it is, of compulsory education, competitive ex- amination, and many other "civilising agencies ) which we, in our barbaric simplicity, regard as modern. So far, and in such direction, as these things are calculated to produce good fruit, therefore, the Chinaman may be expected to excel us. However it may be explained, the fact remains that the "Heathen Chinee" at home is just now proving himself to Europeans all that he, as an exile in California, seemed to tLc immortal Bill Nye. Ever sweet, bland, and peaceful as a child when there are big boys in sight, he plays his little game with a skill and success that altogether elude the white man's clumsy understanding, until, haply, some unex- pected contretemps occurs to scatter the folds of the celestial robe, and strew the floor with con- cealed "aces and bowers." Lately, when this gentle Heathen had only small boys to deal with up a dark alley, he mauled them with ferocious cruelty, but when some big bullies from the West came in to ask what the row was about, he acted the injured innocent to perfection, Though more sinned against than sinning, he was willing to give his weilth, the lives of his children, or any earthly good at his command, in order to establish peace and brotherly love I between himself and his persecutors. Of course, he never meant to give anything at all, but who could suspect, much less question, his tearful sinceritv ? He tried his old plan of 11 con- cessions and blarney with but limited success, and seeing that the invaders would not be i satisfied, he remarked, As you seem determined, brethren, to live on in my house, I will leave you in full enjoyment of it, and go and live in the garden as best I may." And so he withdrew far out of sight, knowing well that his visitors would not venture to seek him out among the thorny shrubs and winding alleys of a garden full of man traps. And in his seclusion he gleefully rubbed his hands, and said: "I have left them sitting idle there like so many idiots, wasting their time and money abroad, when they are badly wanted at home. When they realise their situation, they will probably smash some of the urniture and strangle a few of my domestic pets for revenge. I wonder bow long it will be after that before they begin to decide which is to have my house." It would have been sufficient proof of his astuteness if John had sat quietly, and waited the event he desired, but he did more. He made a good attempt to hasten it. Without exposing himself, he managed to communicate with one of the biggest and hungriest boys-the Russian—and with many manifestations of special regard conceded to him a nice little corner of the premises which he had previously yielded to the British boy. Being a keen reader of character, he knew that the British boy was not likely to let go without a tussle anything he had once got within his grip. The business was beautifully conceived, planned, and executed; so well, indeed, that it gives some prospect of securing for John Chinaman the dearest wish of his heart. At this moment the Russian and the Briton are facing each other with dr?wn swords, .I are impatiently awaiting orders from St. Petersburg and London which may enable them to strike. Poor John Chinaman, the guileless child of the East, is shocked at such impolite and uncivilised proceedings, but about the corners of his mouth the ghost of a smile may be seen lurk- ing. Really, it is bad policy to under-rate the civilisation and intellectual power of the little yellow Chinese. There are still wise men in the East.
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HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Titip CARMARTHENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS will meet on- Tuesday, 26th inst., at Treleeh Village, at 12, and on Friday, 29th inst., at Pontantwn, at 11.30. THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 25th inst., at Moat, and on Thursday, the 28th inst., at Dolwilym each day at 12. THE TIVYSIDE FOXHOUNDS will meet on Monday, the 25th inst., at Alltycafan Bridge, and on Thursday,, the 28th inst., at Crosswell: each day at 10.45. MR. SEYMOUR ALLE.V'S HOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, the 26th inst., at Yerbeston Gate, and on Friday, the 29th inst., at Tegfynydd (to finish the season) each day at 12. MR. LLOYD PRICE'S HARRIERS will meet on Monday, the 25th inst., at Banc, Llanfihangel-Rhosycorn, and on Thursday, the 28th inst., at Esgerdawe; each day at 10.30.