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CARMARTHENSHIRE CONOR E BATIONA…
CARMARTHENSHIRE CONOR E BATIONA LISTS. I ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. The annual conference of the Carmarthenshire Congregationalists' Association was held on Wed- nesday afternoon at Bethlehem, Pwlltrap, near St. Clears. It was under the presidency of the Rev. W .Davies, Llandilo. There were present a very large number of ministers and laymen, and amongst the former were the following:—Revs. D. Thomas, Llanybri; J. P. Evans, Penygraig; P. E. Price, Glandwr (Pem.); D. G. Williams, Bethlehem; J. Evans, B.A., St. Clears; E. Jones, Cana; Gwylfa Rdberts, Llanelly; L. Price, Laugharne; S. Thomas, Elim; W. C. Jenkins, Kidwelly; H. T. Jacob, Peniel; D. R. Davies, Rhydyceisaid; D. C. Davies, Siloam; T. Jones, Pwll; B. Morris, Pontyberem; J. T. Griffiths, Llanybri; B Davies, Pantteg D. C. Davies, Capel Mair W. Thomas, Llanboidy Elias Davies, Llan- elly; T. Thomas, Llangadock; D. Richards, Crug- ybar J. Evans, Bryn E B Lloyd, Bwlchnewydd W. Gibbon, Swansea; J. H. Rees, Burry Port; W. Thomas, Aberhoosan. The proceedings opened with the singing of a hymn, after which the Rev. B. Davies, Pantteg, led in prayer. The Chairman made a few remarks, in which he expressed his delight at having the privilege of meeting his fellow ministers of the Gospel at Bethlehem. When coming there they were aware that they were coming to a place with a great history. They were living in a unique age; these were stirring times, and the Lord expected them to be alive to the signs of the times. Therefore he hoped that some of the chief questions of the day would not be allowed to pass unnoticed by them. The Chairman then referred to the tragic and sudden death at a Revival meeting a few months ago of Mrs. Morgan, the wife of the Rev. T. W. Morgan, Philadelphia. He knew that the con- ference would be ready to show its sympathy with Mr. Morgan in this very sad occurrence. On the motion of the Rev. B. Morris, Ponty- berem, seconded by the Rev. J. P. Evans, Peny- graig, a vote of condolence was unanimously passed, the whole congregation standing in sil- ence. QUESTIONS FOR PARLIAMENTARY CAN- I DIDATES. The Rev. J. Evans, Bryn, Llanelly, moved a resolution embodying the following questions which would have to be answered, m the affirma- tive by Parliamentary candidates in the electoral divisions of the county before they could be sup- ported by the Association Are you in favour of (1) the reversal of the Licensing Act of 1904? (2) Placing the liquor traffic in the hands of the people by direct vote? (3) The amendment of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act on the lines of Mr. Herbert Roberts' Bill?; (4) The extension of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act to Monmouthshire?; (5) Sunday closing for England? (6) Placing clubs under stringent police supervision ? (7) The re- introduction of the Welsh Local Veto Bill ? The Rev. W .C. Jenkins seconded the motion, which, when put to the meeting, was carried unanimously. THE EDUCATION FIGHT IN MERIONETH-I SHIRE. The Rev. D .Williams, Hen llan, read the fol- lowing letter from Mr. T. E. Thomas, Coedpoeth, Wrexham: As it is kiiown to you, a conference was held in connection with the education ques- tion in Wales at Shrewsbury on Thursday, the 18th inst. It was agreed to make a strong appeal to all the Free Churches of the Principality for a collection. The Chairman of the Merionethshire Education Committee said that it would be ar- ) ranged to withdraw all Nonconformist children from Church schools in a months' time. Build- ings will be provided and teachers engaged. The approximate expense in Merionethshire will be £ 4,000. It is likely that Montgomeryshire will shortly take the same course, and the expense will be heavier there. It was the feeling of the com- mittee that the Churches of Wales should collect towards the campaign at once, but as the fight will proceed, the wealthy Churches of England will readily support, but we wish the Churches of Wales to begin to carry on the work for a few weeks. I see that the annual meeting of the Car- marthenshire Congregational Association will he held on Wednesday at Bethlehem, St. Clears.  Will you kindly arrange to bring the question to the notice of the Conference ? It would be desir- able for the Carmarthenshire Congregationalists to give the key-note on this question to the other important associations which will be held during the following weeks. It is necessary to liave the w hole of Wales move together. Local confer- ences will be held in every county when the whole question will be explained and arrangements be made. We earnestly desire your sympathy and support to give effect to the Welsh Policy." Mr. Williams after speaking a. few words moved a re- solution in Welsh, which stated amongst other tilings: We desire to express our sympathy with the Local Authority, the Education Committee, and the supporters of unsectarian teaching in Merionethshire in their determination to fight for the rights of conscience and free education to children. We pledge ourselves to assist in the campaign by every legitimate and constitutional means. We also advocate the formation of a county fund to carry on the campaign, in order to secure our rightful freedom as subjects and rate- payers. We would most earnestly appeal to the Churches of our denomination, as well as to all supporters of unsectarian and effectual teaching in the county to assist in the fight. The attack has been made, and our lives as Nonconformists, our position in the age we live, and our dignity as a nation, depend upon the stand we make in re- gard to this question." The Rev. D. C. R. Davies, Rhydyceisaid, secon- ded, and The Rev. W Thomas, Llanboidy, briefly said that they were not against giving religious edu- cation to the children, what they wese against was sectarian teaching. The Chairman remarked that their position as Nonconformists had been stated by Lord Rosebery in a nutshell: If the Nonconformists of the country do not kill the Act, the Act will kill them." The Chairman continuing said that the Education Act was meant to kill them, but Non- conformity was determined to kill the enemy in- stead. The Rev. L. Price, Laugharne, advocated more local energy in respect to opposition to the Act, and commenced making complaints as to the atti- tude of the County Education Committee on the question. The Chairman asked speakers to keep to the point: That of supporting in a general way the whole Welsh Policy. It was not now the time to go to the by-roads, but they must present a bold front and march united against the enemy. Mr. Price again essayed to speak, but he was ruled out of order by the Chairman. Eventually the resolution was carried unani- mously. FUTURE CONFERENCES. I The Rev. Thomas Thomas, Llangadock, pro- posed a resolution that future conferences be held in the last week in May, an,d that an appeal be made to the various Churches in the county to fix local events so as not to clash with the confer- ence. The Rev Cadfwlch Davies seconded. The Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, Llanelly, suggested that when the Three Counties Association hap- pened to meet in Carmarthenshire, that the county conference be abandoned for that year. The Rev. E. B. Lloyd spoke in favour of such an arrangement also, but several spoke against it and the original motion was carried. CONGRATULATIONS. I The Association decided to offer their congratu- lations to Dr. Griffith John on his attaining his jubilee as missionary in the cause of Christianity in China, and the hope was also expressed that the Churches would make a special effort in raising the sum of X12,000 now immediately required for missionary work amongst the Chinese. The Rev. D. Williams, Bethlehem, read a letter from the Rev. D. M. Rees, of Madagasgar, who had only recently undergone an operation in Guy's Hospital, London. The Conference passed its congratulations and its best wishes to the famous missionary. The Chairman welcomed to the conference amongst other outside ministers, the Rev. W. Gibbon, of Swansea, who was that evening an- nounced to preach at Llanboidy. THE CHURCH AND THE REVIVAL. I The Chairman called upon the Rev. R. Gwylfa Roberts, Llanelly, to read a paper on the "Church and the Revival." He said that the revival had not been a period of triumph for the Church only, but a test as well. The Church had been on its trial, and had been found wanting in many things The revival had protested against the sectarian spirit in the Church, and called for more union. The revival had given its verdict against the ten- dency found in the Church to compromise with the athletic spirit-the readiness of the Church to countenance all sorts of games-in short, the sporting spirit of the age. It had given its ver- dict against allowing people who drink and sell drink a membership, in the Church. It had given its verdict against the formality of their services, againwt too much reliance upon Church organisation, and against the over-anxiety of the Church with regard to the attacks of agnostics, and too much readiness of the Church to make concessions to scientific critics. The paper was enthusiastically received, and Mr. Roberts was heartily thanked for it. The meeting was unanimous in favour of printing 27,000 copies of it, and distributing the work amongst the various Congregational Churches in the county., The cost of printing, etc., is to be borne by the Association. Next week we hope to give a fuller report of the paper.
8,_D FATALITY AT CARMARTHEN.…
8,_D FATALITY AT CARMARTHEN. ] COLLEGE STUDENT DROWNED WHILST I BATHING. The whole town of Carmarthen was saddened on Saturday afternoon last by the news that a student at the South Wales Training College had been drowned whilst bathing in the River Towy. The unfortunate young man; whose name was Evan Owen Lewis, was the son of a sea captain, residing at Greenhill, New Quay, and was well- known in Carmarthen, having, prior to entering the Colloge as a day student, been engaged as an assistant at Pentrepoth Boys' School. Recently a swimming club had been started in the College, and on Saturday last a number of the students, among them being the deceased, went down to that portion of the river known as the Volunteer Crossing, from it6 proximity to Danyrallt Rifle range; to indulge in bathing, the day being beautifully fine and hot. The party entered the water a little before three o'clock, and were all in good spirits. Deceased, just before taking his in- itial plunge, jocularly remarked to a friend, "Jack, you will have to fetch me out." There's many a true word spoken in jest, and this remark, jestingly uttered, was prophetic, for he had only gone about ten yards before he was seen to be in Clifficultie.s. Edgar Rees, a fellow student, went to his assistance, and caught one of his arms but lost his grip and Lewis sank. When deceased rose to the surface he grasped Rees by the knees and they both sank in the struggle. Rees, finding himself in danger, managed to wrench himself free, and swam to the bank, whilst Knight, of London, who had heard Rees' cries for help swam up and grasped deceased as he rose for the second ii p an d gras time. In the struggle they both sank, and Knight, receiving a kick in the stomach from de- ceased came to the surface without the latter, who never rose again. J. Man lev, of Cambridge, -dived after him but just missed the drowning man. In the meantime to. Kex, or Llandatt, and Henry Clarke, of Lincoln, who were helping some llon-swimming bathers about twenty yards lower down the river, had their attention drawn to the -struggling bathers, and made what speed they •could against the strong current to the spot. Clarke, who holds the Royal Humane Society's medal for life saving, located the deceased lying face downwards at the bottom of the river, and by his direction Rex dived in and raised the body, -which Clarke seized, and with the help of Rees they brought it to the land. The time which lapsed from the time deceased entered the water to being placed on the bank was not more than two minutes, and there were indications that he was still alive. Sylvester's method of artificial respiration was at once resorted to by Clarke with the assistance of Knight and Moon, and Dr. Parry the College medical man, was sent for, and he ar- rived about a quarter of an hour afterwards. From three o'clock to a quarter past four means to restore animation were tried but without avail, Mr. Davies, of Wellfield Road, working extremely I hard for long stretches, and earning the gratitude of the Collegians for his exertions. It being evi- dent at four o'clock that death had supervened, though efforts to restore life were continued for another quarter of an hour, a man on a cycle was despatched to inform the police, and one stationed near Cloth Hall was spoken to, but though the WY remained on the bank, owing to what we understand is a mistaken notion that it could not be removed except in the presence of the police, it was not, we are informed, until ten minutes past five that Supt. Smith arrived on the scene. Neither was the police ambulance brought, and the body had to be removed to Pax- ton House, Priory Street, where deceased had lodged, on a gate. This is a matter which seems to call for enquiry. News of the sad event was conveyed to the College authorities, and the cricket match in pro- gress between the College and Swansea Seconds was at once abandoned. The fatality cast quite a gloom over the Training College, where de- ceased was popular, and had only that day been elected vice-chairman of the day boarders. His empty chair at the lower end of the table at the evening men! greatly affected his former com- panions. He will also be much missed at the Car- marthen Social Club, where he was a frequent visitor. Lewis was said to be a good swimmer, but had more experience of the sea than fresh water. He was, moreover, somewhat weak, and lad indifferent health. While on the way to the river to bathe he had posted a letter to his mother which in the ordinary course would be delivered at New Quay on Sunday morning, his parents hav- ing received a notification of the fatality by wire on the previous evening. On Tuesday afternoon the deceaseds remains were remov Ut), L were removed by rail to New Quay for interment, the coffin being carried to the Station by relays of College students. The scene was a most impros- sive one, and was witnessed by crowds of people, 1;he streets being lined nearly the whole of the way. The Collegians, with Principal Brown, Vice Principal H. S. Holmes, Rev. R. Swann-Mason, Mr. T Hoole, and Mr. J H. Davies, College staff, attended, and there were also present: Mr. Maurice Jones, headmaster Pentrepoth School, and his assistants Mr. D. Williams, J.P., Coun- cilor Thomas Thomas, Myrtle Villa; Mr. Dunn Williams, leader Priordy choir; and the Rev. Kerri Evans, who conducted a short service at the house. Wreaths were sent by the College, by Pentrepoth, Model, and Priory Street Schools, and also by Priordv Choir. THE INQUEST. I An inquest was held on the body at Paxton House, Priory Street Carmarthen, on Monday morning before Mr. Thos. Walters, coroner, and a jury. David Rhys Lewis, brother of the deceased, a teacher under the Newport (Mon.) Education Committee, said that his brother was 22 years of age. He last saw him on Easter, when he ap- peared to be in his usual health. Deceased had iigver been very strong. Edgar Rees, student at the South Wales Train- ing College, Carmarthen, said that deceased was a fellow collegian. He went with deceased and others to bathe about 2.30 o'clock. They all en- tered the water jiist opposite the shooting range. Witness had been for a hard swim up the river and was returning when he saw deceased jumping or diving off the bank, and by the way he was swim- ming witness judged that he was in difficulties so he went to his assistance. He caught Lewis by the elbows, but missed his grip and then deceased went under the water. Witness dived, and as deceased caught him by the knee he had to go under also and wrench himself free. He was fast becoming exhausted, and had to swim to the sur- face. He shouted to Knight and Rex and witness next saw Lewis brought to land by Rex. Two of the company were experienced men, and held first-aid certificates. They immediately began using Sylvester's method of artificial respiration. Dr. Parry was sent for and arrived in about a quarter of an hour. There were about fourteen students in at the time, but they were engaged for the best part in helping a learner across the river, but when witness shouted they came at once. There was nobody near deceased at the start. He knew deceased since he had come to the College in September last. Deceased was not very strong. Rees saw Lewis swimming, and understood that he had been used to bathing in sea water. It was all over from the time Lewis entered till he got to the bank in about two minutes. Samuel Rex, another student at the Training College, said that on Saturday afternoon at the time Rees shouted he was teaching a man to swim. As soon as he got his pupil into safety he went to Rees and then to the bank, where Clarke told him that he could see the body. Witness waited a second or two for one who had dived be- fore to come up, then he clited and found the body with the arms extended, face downwards, on the bottom of the river. He got him up by the arms, and rose to the surface. This was the first occ.a: sion for deceased to be down bathing this season When Lewis was brought to the bank men who held first-aid certificates attempted artificial res- piration. Henry Clarke said that he was with Rex teach- ing a man to swim. He turned and saw Lewis swimming with the current in an oblique direc- tion. He heard Rees shout and went over, but Rees and deceased had disappeared from view. Rees came up and witness swam about with his head down looking for the body, and found it at the bottom of the river. Rex dived and brought it np. Deceased was then taken to the bank. "Witness put a pad under deceased 's shoulders and went through Sylvester's method with two others named Knight and Moon. Dr. Parry arrived in quarter of an hour. Dr. Parry, medical officer to the Training Col- lege said that when he arrived he found the stu- dents performing Sylvester's method. Witness put his fingers down the back of deceased's neck and as there was a small reflex action it showed that there was still remaining a certain amount of life. In half ah hour he listened to the heart, and found that it was not beating. They continued for another thirty minutes and as there were no signs of life they gave up. The men who were attending to him were doing their work ex- cellently. He did not remember deceased having anything the matter with him. Witness examined him when he came into College but did not notice anything especially wrong. The man was pro- bably alive when taken out of the water, but could not live for long as his lungs and stomach 0 were full of water. There was absolutely nothing 1 the matter with his heart. I The Coroner said that the evidence given by the witnesses showed that deceased's fellow-stu- dents had done all in their power to bring him back to life, and it was a sad pity that such efforts were unrewarded The jury returned a. verdict of "Death from Drowning."
JOINT COUNTIES (CARDIGAN,…
JOINT COUNTIES (CARDIGAN, CARMARTHEN, AND I PEMBROKE) ASSOCIATION (LONDON). The Joint Counties (Cardigan, Carmarthen and Pembroke) Association held their first Bohemian concert at Frascati's Restaurant, Oxford Street, London, on Thursday evening, 18th inst. Mr. M. Vaughan Davies, M.P., presided. There was a larg? attendance, many ladies being present. An excellent musical programme was provided, and carried out under the direction of Mr. J. M. Pic- ton. The artistes included Messrs. Alfred Tapper (from New Zealand). Arthur Carruthers, Stanley Davies, J. D. Jenkins, J. W. Pugh, and R. S. Jepson (violinist). Mr. J .W. Samuel, B.A., in proposing a vote of thanks to the Chairman, said that the occasion was somewhat in the nature of a christening cere- mony. It was as well that someone should an- nounce the reasons why such a Society should be brought into the world. Its existence was neces- sary by virtue of pride, love and patriotism. The sentiment which most animated the men from the western counties was that of pride; pride in their anoest-ry, in their country, and in their country's name. Looking through the annals of the west- ern counties he found that St. David was born in Pembroke; that Merlin, king of magicians was I born in Carmarthen and that the greatest Welsh I poet was a Cardiganshire man. The gallant Pic- ton, the greatest of Wellington's generals, was born in Pembroke, and, at the time of his dealb, wns M.P. for Carmarthen; and the TT .oxest Cel- tic .scholar living was a Cardiganshire n;an. I hen- were at the present time three yoti.ig men in 1 he House of Commons who everybody believed would one day occupy the highest positi ons. One of thern was a native of Pembrokeshire. The setoi-d constituent of their sentiment was love. They loved the home land. Learned men called this sentiment by the name of nostalgia." He pre- ferred to call it home sickness (laughter). Here was the principal reason for forming such an As- sociation. They came to London from farm, ham- let, and way-side cottage, and worked and failed and succeeded, but their dreams and hopes were ever of Wales. They were in a strange city, and wistfully they thought of retiring at some future time, not to a London suburb, but to the hills and valleys of their own beloved country. Their pat- riotism was the patriotism of Wales, and it had occurred to their indefatigable secretary, Mr. Henry Walters, to found this society to bind them together in London. It was necessary that they should have a sponsor for this new bantling, and they could not have selected a better man than their chairman, Mr. Vaughan Davies, who had done so much for Wales during the past 20 years, and who had so materially assisted in the develop- ment of the grand system of Welsh national edu- cation, which gave to the Welsh boy a clear path- way from the primary school to the University. They thanked him for presiding, and wished him health, prosperity, and many happy years to come, and hoped he would not reckon the hours spent at this, the first convivial meeting of the Associated Counties of Cardigan, Carmarthen and Pembroke as among the least pleasant of his life. The toast was received with acclamation and accorded the usual musical honours. Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., in response, ex- pressed the great pleasure it had afforded him to Mr. d the gi rlo :r rl y briefly to the many sue- be present. He referred briefly to the many suc- cessful and eminent Welshmen in London, and said that in the House of Commons they had al- ways endeavoured to maintain the old traditions and they would leave a mark in the history of that assembly which Wales need not be ashamed of. The gathering was brought to a close at a late hour with the singing of the Welsh National An- them. Application for membership should be made to the hon. secretary, Mr. H. Walters, 22, Lithos Road, Hampstead, London, N.W.
~ DYFFRYN TAF NOTES. II
DYFFRYN TAF NOTES. II On Thursday evening, the 17th inst., the Rev. J. Towyn Jones delivered his lecture on Y dyn ieuainc a'i weledigaethau," at Glandwr Chapel. The chapel was well filled. The lecture was hum- orous and interesting, and was delivered in Mr. Jones's rousing and fiery style, and the young people had much good advice on the highest pur- poses and possibilities of life. He spoke for a full two hours and a half. The proceeds were to- wards giving Mr. T. Emrys Jones, Bryn Uafel, a little help in his education. Mr. Towyn Jones very kindly subscribed 10s. towards the object, as also did the Rev. 0 R. Owen, of Liverpool, who sent the same amount. At the close the usual votes of thanks were passed. On Monday evening, the 15th inst., little Maggie Irene, aged 2 years, the voungeet daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, Glyn Owen, Glan- dwr, passed away after a short but painful illness. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the 18th inst. and was well attended. The Rev. J. T. Phillips, Hebron, and Rev P. E. Price, Glan- dwr, officiated. We extend our deepest sym- pathy to the family in their bereavement. We are glad to state this week that Master Ben Rees, of Rhydowen, wno is at Haverfordwest In- j ifrmary, is progressing favourably. On Whit-Mondav Llwynyrhwrdd and Brynmyr- nach Churches will hold their annual cymanfa adrodd pwnc, where, we hear, that Professor Keri Evans, M.A.'s services have been secured, and, also for Hebron cymanfa before long. Instead of the 4 p.m. train from Cardigan to Whitland a train will be run in future at 2 p.m., and we think it will prove to be an improvement. Mr. W. J. Evans, organist of Siloh Church, Aberdare, is the appointed conductor for the next choral festival. The Dyffryn Taf Temperance Association will be held at Login on August 11th, and not in June as was announced by us some time ago.
FOR CARMARTHEN READERS AND…
FOR CARMARTHEN READERS AND OTHERS. I LTblS column is for late events and local glean- ings. A good deal of the more important Car- marthen news will be found in page V.] The Rev. Dr. 1 Edwards, principal of Cardiff Baptist College, will preach at the English Baptist Chapel on Sunday next. AHRIVAL.- The ss. Merthyr" arrived on the 20th iust., with a cargo ot barley and maize trom Avonmouth, for Mr J. B. Arthur. At a meeting last Saturday of the Council of the Tonic Sol-fa College, London, Mr Dunn Williams, G. and L., Carmarthen, was appointed an examiner of school teachers sitting for music certificates. DEATH.—The death took place on Tuesday of Miss Margaret Evans, 3, Bridge-street, Carmar- then, at the age of 53 years, after an illness lasting over four months. The funeral takes place at Llangunnor Church to day (Friday). We learn that the Carmarthen Sports and At- tractions Syndicate have handed in to the Town Clerk's Office a six months' notice to terminate their three years' lease of the cycle track, which expires on December 31st next. Rumour has it that an outside Company intends taking up the lease. THE REV. R. D. JONES AT CARMARTHEN.— During the present week the Rev. R. B. Jones, of Ynysbir, has been conducting a successful mission at Penuel Chapel, Carmarthen. There have been large congregations each evening, which have, undoubtedly, been greatly benefitted by the direct and simple teaching of the evangelist. DEATH OF AN EMINENT WELSH MINISTER.— The death has taken place, after a long illness, of the Rev Josiah Thomas, M.A Liverpool, the consulting secretary'of the Foreign Mission Boards of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists Mr Thomas was in his seventy-fifth year. He was a native of Bangor, and a brother of the famous Calvinistic Methodist divine and preacher, the late Dr. Owen Thomas. His loss to the denomination will be serious. DEATH AND FUNERAL.-This week we regret to announce the death of one of Carmarthen's oldest inhabitants in the person of Miss Mary Davies, 7, John-street, Carmarthen, at the age of 93 years. The sad event occurred on Sunday last. The funeral took place on Wednesday. The chief mourners were Mr Sam Davies, Llanelly (nephew) Mrs Griffiths. Square and Compass Inn, Carmarthen; Mrs Daffy, Water-street, Carmar- then and Mrs Thomas, butcher, Lammas-street, Carmarthen (relatives). SERVICE IN H.M. PRISON.—After a lapse of about four months, the chapel within the pre- cincts of H.M. Prison, Carmarthen, which has been closed for alteration and renovation, was re- opened on Sunday last. In the morning at half- past nine there was a special service, at which the members of Christ Church choir assisted and sang the anthem, "Send out Thy Light (Gounod). The chaplain (Rev. T. R. Walters, M.A.), gave a short address. The inmates heartily joined in the singing of hymns and responses. An old resident of Carmarthen, who for a large number of years has lived in Cardiff, namely, Mr E. W. Shackell, managing director of the firm of Thompson and Shackell, Ltd., pianoforte dealers, has during the past week been spending a holiday with Mrs. Shackell in his native town. He stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Colby Evans, and each morn- ing revisited spots familiar to him in the days of his youth. On Wednesday morning he attended at Pentrepoth School, and at the request of the headmaster, Mr. Maurice Jones, gave an approp- riate address to the boys. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the followiug 22 18s lOd from Llandilo Church RI 6s from Employes of New Pool Colliery Com- pany; 91 from a "Grateful Patient" (Anne Thomas, Bishop's Villa, St. Clears) 18s from box at Brown's Hotel, Laugharne, per Mrs David periodicals. Mr R. James (Bridge street), Miss Spurrell (King-street), and Mr H Blagdon Richards (Castle House) flowers. Girls' Friendly Society. per Miss Thomas, Llanegwad Vicarage oranges, Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Jol)ni-s, G. C.B V.C. LOCAL SUCCESS.—The many friends of Mr J. Sydenham: Richards, son of the late Mr John Richards, member of the Swansea Board of Guardians, and a grandson of the late Mr T. Jones, Priory Foundry, Carmarthen, will be pleased to know that he has succeeded in passing the preliminary examination of the auctioneers' institute. Mr Richards, who is articled to Mr David Roberts, Heathfield-street. Swansea, was placed in the Honour's Division, being second out of all the candidates from the British Isles, and only narrowly missed winning the bronze medal of the society Congratulations
CARMARTHEN LITERARY AND SCIENTIFICI…
CARMARTHEN LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the members of the Car- marthen Literary and Scientific Institution was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. Henry Howell, J.P., presiding. The Chairman, in addressing the meeting, said he was glad to find that the membership of the In- stitution was maintained, in spite of other attrac- tions in the town, which told against it. AI-I: though he did not disapprove of athletics taken moderately, he thought that the pther side, the education of the mind, should also be looked after. He was glad to say that he had got a promise from Sir Lewis Morris to give an address to the mem- J bers of the Institution some time next autumn (applause). He was particularly glad to see so many of the younger members present. Mr. T. Bland Davies proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be given to the President, the Vice-President, Committee, and Officers of the Institution for their services during the past year. He had been mixed up with athletics in the latter part of his life, but he might say that the age required the cultivation of both body and mind together. He hoped the committee would see their way clear to add new books to the library frequently. The proposition was seconded by Mr. James Maguire, and then carried unanimously. Mr. T. E. Brigstocke proposed a vote of thanks to the donors of books, magazines, etc., during the past vear. He honed that, all thA mnnr -.II: .J-&4.&õ I people of the town would support the institution, as the committee were doing their best to cater for the public. This was seconded by Mr. T. D. Lewis and car- ried. Mr. D. Maurice Jones proposed the re-election as secretaries of Messrs. H. Anthony Thomas and Fred. Brigstocke. There were secretaries and secretaries, he said, some of whom did their work and carried it out efficiently. But besides being efficient, these two gentlemen were also courteous and genial. Mr G. Samuel, in seconding, said there was only a slight tinge of regret and that was that they were unable to give their secretaries a salary (laughter). This motion also was carried. It was decided on the motion of Mr. J. Snow seconded by Mr. T. Thomas, that Mr. P. J. Whel- don, N. P. Bank, be re-elected treasurer. A discussion followed as to the advisability of opening the recreation room and making it a smoking room. The matter was eventually left to be decided by the newly-elected committee. The election of officers resulted as follows:- President Sir A. C. Stepney (62 votes); vice-pre- sidents, Mr. Henry Howell (54), and Mr T. E. Brigstocke (31); committee, Messrs. H. B. White (53), D. Maurice Jones (51), R. Thompson (50), W. Spurrell (49), 1) Compton Griffiths (46), R. J. Jones (45), E. Colby Evans (43) B. A. Lewis (43), A. Ll. Davies (42), DL Lewis (42) T. D Lewis (41 Ernest 6r Thomas ,Jon (39) John Snow J. Williams (35), A. F. Mills (33), H u E-. B. Richards (31), E. E. Hughes (31), J. F. Morris, 29.
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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. i B' Week day # 8unda, I Weekday unday Weekday Eunday p.m. DOWN. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m .m. p.m. a.m. p.m p.m. i p.m.p.m. 40 630 6 40 10 80 6 30 .Pddingtoa 810 1025 1.36) .?S? 64010?J'?  915 cUO 5 io, 9 0 MM „ 11 013 26 8 Ki ao 9 is {a.m. a.m Up. dep. a.m. a.m.a.ma.m.i a.m.; a.m.a.m.a.191. p.m, p.m. p.m.p.m. p.m p.m „ p.m^ a.m »m.m via. p.. ?"!? .1.346,- 636 760 0 :11 !IO/- ??11 0 19 ? ,11 46 New MlUord „. 8 20 1 4 s4oOi 62?) I Q?loncester — £ 3 6 13 46 — 8 36 Miliord. — 8 10 10 25 12 6j 4 30 62.. Pp,ddingstteor im .22 55i 555, 8 3710 10 g? 230 9 45 122 5486 ? 8 43 10 68 1 21 ??J? ? ???'?MSS l H 654 || Haverfordwast 1141'o ",i 148 5 3J 4 ™ 716 1U 1 116 6 M garifl 6 48 » 60 13 0 1 55 — 3 30 4 80 6 19 3 3 6 18 Clynderwen — 3 61 5 56 7? 3U -MMMM ? SO c:¡¡. ..1"" "J, '0 '6.11 38 "I' .I.¡ 810 "II wt\ I 9 1Iõ¡ Ig 47! 19 I 5JI I r:. 11 881- '44 7 591 8311 10 54 1 9 m 8 231 4 27 5 51 8 3 6 45 St. Clear8 z I 9 6. 9' 311 (13 427 ? z 92 1881s 4 56 1 65 5mi Irili 111 1 2266- 7 30 Bw&DMa .j3 3 Tsa831! t05i l 63 9 & ? 8 33 5 M 6 40 T 30 3 4210 ? 7 38 3&mM. 9 IT 9 47 112 19? aT 4 16, 6 201 46 8waulle. a 66, 8 401 0 30 11 45? 2 5 3 33 4 0 5 5 590 115 8 6 9 8 3<S1HO '60 Carmarthen M. 930 9 69 1324——939 ? ?;? ? ?- 1?1 S M Landore 4 4 6 4! 8 5o' 9 is 4 33? 6 40 1 745 9 5 ??11 Neath. 8 46 7 66, 8 40| 9 30, 11 460 3 9 22 6 i 18 451 4 8 6 HI 0 36 M 8 15 9 20 4 411 24 8 5 Carmarthen dep. 7 16 8 90 10 5 10 16 12 32 1 1) I 4 ? 6 40 ? ? 9 6 — 6 6 8 „ Llanelly 4 29 8 34 9 1610 18 12 33| 2 53 4 11' 4 40 6 60 6 7 7 bi? 8 471 4 3911 55 8 38 Carmarthen Juno I 8 90 0 1 8 3 T H&neUy ?. 4 B9 8 34 9 1610 18 13 33 9 63 ? 4 11 4 40 6 00 6 T T 6 8 47 4 99 It 66 8 38 OarmMthen Jnnc? 8 34 ? 10 23 1 32 „ £ 6J 7| j 47 6 5.4 0 9 1„ 7 T13 a ?12 2 5 ? to 6 38 8 211 9 9 16 6, i 12 13 858 Kidwelly 7 378 47 m 11 :io 29 122! 9 671 11 4 147 7 6 544 911,, 11 Ferryside 1 a 5i? 11039, 12 63 3 13? 0 5 1 6 29, a id 46 143? 8 ,18 2 I 6 bl I A BE 12 30 5 37 1 16' 3 210 3 £ § 6 1 6 39 8 34 9 8, 1111 13 8 58 Kidwelly 7 37 8 47 » ,10 36 1321 a  I S *?7 ? 7 14 9 o3<5 « 19 SO 15 57 lK?idwelly I 9 2 10 47j 1 2, 3 30 ?g 61 6398?9 6 12 24 9 6 Pembrey 7 41 8 69 S? '?10 036 ??' ? .f S 6?4 ° ? ? ,T1,?.. ? aS ?:? ?? ? ? 56 Carmarthen M.? 6f20 9 16 9 4511 l! 1 16 3 ? '41 5 25 6 63 8 87 9351' 11235 Llanelly dep. ? 7 67 1 98 152 9 S jlO 35 10 58 1 5 1 67| 3 30  71  ?   1.0 41 S 48  OM-mMthen dep. 4H5 9 5011 8 1 20 i 3 40 4 46 70 I Landore ar. 8 4 9 43 g' 11 0 11 32 1 33 229? 4 4 S 6C 6 ? 1 9 210 16 8 40 114 6 21 9 .g Carmarthen J one. 6 0 I i j MM 6 O? 9 18 Sw?iae? d- or:8410 510 0 ? 11 22 11 43 1 53 3 40)4 20 6 5 50 8 f l| 9 2 1J 0 1f6 l « 8 4]0 }. 1 ? \14 6 f 221 ? 9 9 3a Barnau to o 11' 20' 1 35, 8 50 Neath P. 85 5110 1,3 11 2211 08 1 5' 4 27 ?11 ?82?N 9?M ?? ???   ?24 B?nM. 10 011 20 1 35 360 12 1 9 30 Neath dep 8 6110 13 11 22 11 58 1 65 8 3 4 87 1 663 910 957 a? 6 6|C 6 9 16 Barnau. £ to B 11 30:. 1 46 1 68 6 3 ill I 18. 99 37 Bridgend .922105') g 11 55?12 37 S 3135 2 5 7 6 62 9 10 957 | 30 9 57 Whltland 530 It 57 410 6 is; 7 63 O 11230, 1 15 2 7476 1 7 30 9 53 Cd 9 56 3 10 B2, U-Cleara ••• 6 g 30 10 2011 43, 1 67 4 10 6 13 7 84 6 30,- 9 46 Cardiff. M.9691167 £ 12 SO, 1 15 2 57 4 7 « 1, 4 11  ar. 6 51 — 10 35 2 18 i 6 28 z 154 I 6 5l! 10 0 Newport M.tO 171331 ? 1 7, 1 Ü 3 24 4 34 6 29 i 8 I 3S1 ? 10 2S2 '1JS06S S 10 1i9 f 4 4 1 1 10 69 Carmarthen June.. 18 10 go 1 2 15 i 5 5g0a i 8 gal 110 56 a lo' 110 121 0' 180 8 15 7 50 1 112 (, 11 65 558 12 Clynderwen 6 10 11 0 3 40 5 60 89< 10 66 0 10- 10 31 Bristol M.U 3: 1 80 I 316 6 80  9 50    19 10. BHUord 6 19 11 0, 2 40 i 5 9 SO! 6 30T5b 9 50 23 565 19 10 MMinlTfor^d U' 6H5 111 30. 3 16 6 30 8 60; j GI.ta or: ? 3 SO 6 30| 7 66 9 60 13r "23 5 65 la jo NewMiMotd M640 — jua6! 310 6 16 — 8 60' ill6<40 10 46 Paddiggton meJ 1 o!4BO 540 '00 « 1° H 30 U 46 3301 9 so — 1 a? + Sundays excepted. c Not on Monday morning A U" wW leave LlaueUy ata0 p.mi) arriving at Swansea at 8 43 p.m., 00 Thursdays only. A train leaves Llanelly for Carmarthen at 7.45 a.m. on Saturdays only. A train will lean fiWF41400 M 8 to p m, wrriyinf at Pewb?ey 44 101Q p n
CARMARTHEN, OARDIGAN, ABERYSTWYTH.
CARMARTHEN, OARDIGAN, ABERYSTWYTH. DOWN depart a.m. fa.m. p.m. p.mp-m p.m. o.m. P8 Carmarthen 5 30 9 90 1 40 4 5 5 10 T M Bronwydd Arms 6 39 9 30' 1 49 4 90 6 19 7 M OonwU n' .1 5 48 9 39! 1 58 4 99 5 29 7 N LianpumP"Int 5 57 9 4T 2 6 4 38 5 38 7 41 Fen?der 6 20 10 6 2 30 4 65 6 5 T 88 Llandysani .i 6 28 10 15 2 38 5 5 6 13 0 Uandysani 6 39 10 3T: 2 51 6 96 8 IV Henllan .J 6 39 10 21' 2 51 6 26? 8 11 Nwwe&stle BmlynM! 64T1035 3 0 6 sa 8" NeweastIO-BMIVD-? CoMh 6 55 S 10 i- Oenarth.do.j T 45 !3 35 0 g Uechryd. do. 8 20 14 10 m Cardigan. do. ar 9 0 4 50 « £ Pencader v on 8 935 615 Lampeter .1 7 5511 49 13 11 B 6 57 3 Tregaron 8 95|l9 13 !3 33 T 93 1 TregM-on 8251 12 1351 )4 29 a 23 B Aberyatwyth UP. depart iLnL a.m a.ra p.m. p.m. pmp.m. Aberystwyth j8 45 3 ø Tregaron 9 48 8 53 Lampeter _.n 10181 4 i5 Pencader ar. 1055 g « Cardigan, Coach 8 45 9 46 Llechryd, do. 9 15 B 96 Oenarth. do. 9 50 4 0 Newcastle-Emlyndo. ar. 1090 4 go Newcastle-fimlyn 8 151015 10 4 60 1 0. 4 so Henllan. 8 81 lOV) 16 4 56 Llandyssul 8 31111 5 1 15 55 Pencader 8 44 112) 1 27 5 go Lianpumpsaint 8 5T 1141 141, Ii as Conwil 9 61150 1 54i fi 4B Bronwydd Arms 9 lii i2 0 2 7 6 0 Carmarthen ar 9 30U215 9 20 6 1
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_m NARBERTH, TENBY, PEMBROKE: DOWN. dep. >, a.m. a.m., a.m. a.M ip.mJp.m p.m. I p.m. Son. Carmarthen 4 45 9 50 11 8' 1 20 4 46 7 0 .m. CDaorwmNa. rthen 4 5 455 5 10 35,11 47! 2 15i 5 20i 7 50 7 W Whitland 5 55 110 36 11 47 a 151 Narberth 6 5 10 4511 57 9 gal 5 33' 8 0 7 45 Kilgetty 6 39 11 113 13, 9 45 5 49 8 15 8 0 Bannderaloot 6 941 .? ,11 4 12 16 2 48 5 52 8 18 8 3 Tenby ar.: 6 35 11 15 12 27 3 0 6 5 8 30 8 16 TPeennably ly I 6 40 9 15 11 30j 18 &3 3 5 6 7 8 32 8 90 PenaUy .| 6 451 9 18 11 26112 37 3 10 612 8 35 8 ? Penally 16521 9 25 11 34 Manorbier 6 53 9 35 11 34,12 46 3 18 6 20 8 43 80 Lamphey 6 59i 9 32 11 41,12 57 3 26 6 29 8 50 8 40 I- ghe j. 7 3 9 35 11 46 1 1 3 30 6 33: 8 53 8 Pembroke-Dk 7 10? 9 40 11 53 1 8 < 3 37 t*:6 40 9 0 8 M A Train leaves Tenby for Pembroke-Dock at 6 a.m. UP. dep. a.m. p.m. a.m. a.m.ip.m. p.m.ip.m. p.m p w Pembroke-Dk 7 45 102012 30 2 35 4 0 6 07 30 3 ? Pembroke 7 49 10 25,12 35 2 40, 4 5 6 5 7 35 3 & Lamphey 7 64 10 30|12 40 8 45 4 9 6 107 41 3 10 Manorbier 8 2 10 38 12 48 2 53 4 17 6 18 7 48 3 18 Penally 8 9 10 45(19 56 3 1 4 94 6 27 7 55 3 95 Tenby ftr. 8 13' 10 50j 1 0 3 5 4 89, 6 318 0 330 Tenb dep 8 15 10 55 1 5 3 10 4 30 6 35 6 30 880UDaersto01i 8 27 11 '61 1 15 3 20 4 42! 6 4,')! 6 41 Kilgetty 8 31 11 10, 1 19 3 35 4 46 6 49 6 « Narberth 8 46 11 85 1 34 3 40 5 1: 7 1 'G Whitland ar.! 9 0 11 35? 1 45 3 53 5 13 7 154' 7T 10e Carmarthen, 9 59' 12 !41 iii 39 4 28i 6 33 8151 TEMPLETON PLATFORM-During May the 555 a.m. train from Whitland will call at Templeton platform on Friday a, when Market Tickets will be issued to Pembroke-Dock. Also the same train will call on Saturdays, when Market Tickets will be issued to Tenby and to Pembroke. For fares and return arrangements see programme. Ordinary Tickets ara also issued by the trains which call.
LLANDILO, SHREWSBURY, LIVERPOOL…
LLANDILO, SHREWSBURY, LIVERPOOL MANCHESTER, LONDON. UP. depart a.m. !a.m. 'p.m P-M! P.m.1 a m  6 45 10 00 12 4i 3? 4 35 6 56 AbergwUi — 6 50 10 2512 50 3 6 4 40 7 0 ????Si? ?. 6 5710 33 M 67 3 191 4 47 7 Llanarthney 7 1U0 37, 1 2 3 171 4 N? M Golden Grove 7 iiio 48 1 It 3 26,' 5 71' 1 7 n UandUo Bridge 7 tHO 64 1 17 3 32? 5 f 7 w «; '*>•» « 1 20 3 S. « .0 ?S. Talley Road r  26? UMigadock 7 4811 15 1 44 5 in: t" Uanwrda ?. T 63 H 19 1 49 5 45 Uanaovery ar. '5811 35? 1 55 4 10 55 55 8 8 HanwitydWeHa 8 2611 491 a 23 4 35 7 9 8 BoUMiRoad .? ar. 8 49 19 1% 9 4el 4 57? 7 i a H Llandrindod Wells 9 71336 9 58 5 19 7 41 9 a Knighton 9 54 1 0 3 44, 5 49 8 33 9 M Craven Arms .1025. 1 9914 8 6 8 8 59 9 M Shrewsbury ar.jll 13? 3 5 4 30J 7 4 9 47 | in 1 Manchester (London Road) „ 1 55 4 32 7 151 9 5 11 18 Liverpool (Lima-street) „ 3 gi, 4 60| 7 2519 15 111. London (B=ton-oquare) J 39 Ul 7 0 8 60? — M 40 DOWN. depart p.m. a.m. t.m. a.m. a.m. D.M rLond ro-o ? 5 1510 45; ) £ » Liverpool (L1m&-s=) .U66 S- 830UQt X Manchester (London Road?.u 65? 8 — 835 19 (Sin Shrewsbury ?. 3 30 g* 6M104N 9 e 49 Craven Anna 4 15? 8011 35 3 43 6 M Knighton 4 34 8 9611 M 3 1 Llandrindod Wells 5 14' § 9 U1I 40 3 to? '< Builth Road 5 32 C? 9 29 12 ff 4 0 7 Llanwnyd WeIll ?. 5 ra ? ,9541 1 2% 4 26 7 X Mandovery ?. 6 18 a 45 19 35? 1 65 4 68 8 8 Llanwrda 6 21 8 ?410 44? 3 4. a a i2 Llangadock .? s 8 6910 4? 9 9 5 7 8 19 TaUeyBoad :1 8 9 910501 Llandilo. 7 40 9 30 11 25 3 35 630 NM ar: 7 44 9 34 11 29 3 39 5 34 8 S Golden Grove ? ar. 7 53 9 4111 35 3 45 6 ? 8 S Edaumthusy ar: 8 3 9 4911 42 3 59 5 47 a S Nantgaredig ar. 1 8 12 9 65 11 48 3 li8 5 531 a » Abergwili ar. 8 22 M 9 11 561 4 6 6 1 9  Carmarthen ar. 8 30 10 12 12 5: 4 11 6 5 9 1?. or In the compilation of the above tables great care has been taken. but we are not responsible for any errors whleh m appear In the arrivals and departures ot the sermi Printed and Published by "TIm WELSIDUN" NBWB- FAPEB AND STEAK PMNTING COXPANY, LDOTKB, at 123, Lammas-street, in the Parish of St. Peter, u., the County of the Borough of Carmarthen, Friday, May 26th, 1905.
ECHO OF THE EASTER VfSTRY…
ECHO OF THE EASTER VfSTRY MEETIliB AT I LAUGHAHNE. Following the recent lively vestry, a further meeting was held on Thursday evening, 11th inst., to receive the churchwardens' annual ac- counts, which a majority declined to pass at the previous vestry. At 7 o'clock, the time an- nounced for the meeting, the schoolroom con- tained an unusually large attendance of both sexes, with a few youngsters. The Vicar took the chair, and at the outset said that he had received a letter from Mr. W. H. Dempster, who was at present in London, and he (the Vicar) would read the reply he had sent-- Mr. A. Mathew asked if it was fair to read the reply and not read the letter received? Mr. Towers Smith-Show light of day to mat- ters, and read the letter. The Chairman—This meeting is not called to discuss this or any letter and further it would not be fair to the writer that it should be read. The notice convening the meeting was then read which ran as follows r, A meeting of the members of the congregation worshipping at the Parish Church of Laugharne will be held at the school- room on Thursday evening, May 11th, 1905, at 7 p.m., when the Churchwardens' accounts for the past year will be submitted for their considera- tion. J. Thomas, M.A., vicar." The Chairman then stated that he had re- ceived a letter from Mr. A. Mathew asking i to have access to the balance sheet, and that he had replied stating that if one person was allowed to ^ee it, then all should, hence this meeting, when every item could be discussed. Mr. D. H. R. Thomas-Is this a public meeting or a vestry ? The Vicar in reply again read the notice. Mr. Thomas—Has the Churchwardens' account been submitted? The Vicar—Yes. Mr. Mathew—Were they passed? The Vicar—No. Mr. Towers Smith-Can one person hold three offices in church, and what is he paid for each? The Vicar—This meeting is called to receive the accounts. Mr. Towers Smith—Then I am out of order. The Vicar then explained that the accounts had been submitted to the vestry but not passed, and he would now like to know in what manner those present would like the accounts read. The ques- tion was: How had the money been spent ? and he would like the whole matter probed to the bottom and to do that every item be taken separ- atel.y 1 eVery item sh o u l d taken separ- Mr. Towers Smith-Your warden only has to do with the accounts. The Vicar—No, no. Mr. Mathew—Will the Churchwarden please give the names opposite each item P Mr. T. Richards then read the balance sheet, after which he invited any question, adding that they would find nothing wrong. He had done his best conscientiously for the Church. The Vicar—Have you, Air. Churchwarden, vouchers for each amount? Mr. Richards— Yes, certainly. Mr. Mathew—And each item of 40s. and up- wards stamped? Mr. Richards—Yes. Mr. W. E. Edwards the auditor, stated that he had gone very carefully into the whole of the accounts before he signed the balance sheet. The Vicar—Mr. Edwards has, to my knowledge, gone through a large amount of matter in his audit. Mr. A. Mathew commenced to read when the Chairman asked-Has that anything to do with the accounts? Mr. Mathew-Who pays the parish clerk? The Chairman-The churchwardens. A warm passage at arms then took place be- tween Mr. T. Richards and Mr. Smith, when the Chairman interposed and ruled both out of order. All the items were then gone through separately some of them causing the utterance of warm ex- pressions. An item of t6 17s. 6d. for cleaning caused Mr. Mathew to ask if that was not part of the sexton's duty. Mr. Richards—Yes, it is. Mr. Towers Smith-Does Mr. Richards receive sexton's pay? To this I want a straightforward answer. Mr. Richards-I shall not answer a person who doubts my word. The Vicar again asked them to address the chair. Mr. Towers Smith-I will, sir. Another item was G. Evans, R6 10s. 6d., at- tending to furnace." Mr. Mathew—If only one load of ooal was used last year, why should the amount be so large? The Vicar-It does not matter what amount of coal was used, he had to attend to the furnace. Mr. Towers Smith—The furnace was purchased at considerable expense and why not give it a fair chance, and not burn so much oil? Mr. Richards-I have often tried to get coke but failed. Mr. Towers Smith—Nonsense, nonsense. I' Mr. Richards—Thank you, sir. The next item was Parish clerk, JE5, when Mr. D. H. R. Thomas asked how could a church- warden pay himself. He had never heard of such a thing. The Vicar-Can you, Mr. Richards, explain that item? Mr. Richards—The only explanation I can give is that I get it every year, and believe that I do the duty (loud cheers). Mr. Mathew-Cannot the oil be bought cloaper I buy at 6Jd. per gallon, t The Vicar-rhe churchwardens are at liberty to purchase where they please, and b0 (the speaker) did not suppose that Mr. John or anyone eLse would sell at G?d. if they could get Ol or lOd. Mr. J. Williams—What does it matter to Mr. Mathew if Is. was paid for the oil? The item for oil was JE5 4s. 2 £ d., which was divided between Mr. Richards and Mr. John. Mi. ',Nlat.liew- Does Mr. Richards, as church- warden, deal with Iiiiiiwlt. as grocer. If so he was not entitled to do so by raw. Will Mr. Richards give his authority to deal with himself ? The Vioar-He does not deal with himself, Lut with the other churchwardens as a corporate body. The law said churchwardens, but it did not say where they were to purchase. Mr. Mathew—It is no answer. On the item of JE9 9s. 7d. for coal coming on, Miss Hannah Roberts stated amidst cheers and laughter that 7 tons of coal had been delivered. Mr. Tyler asked if the amount of coal was stated at the vestry? The Vicar-It does not appear sensible that only 1 ton should have been used. Mr Towers Smith said that that was the amo J'lt stated at the vestry. Reference was made to the Welshman'' re- port of the vestry, which read that as stated iy I one speaker 1 ton of coal had been used. Mr. Towers Smith said the Welshman al- ways addressed him properly as Towers Smith," but the Vicar addressed him as a certain per- son. The Vicar-I don't think so, sir. The Vicar added that he hoped that all were now satisfied with the accounts. It was only fair that those who supplied the funds should know how tuey were spent. A discussion followed on the wisdom of appoint- ing a lady as churchwarden, which shall see light of day next week.
I CYCLING NOTES.
I CYCLING NOTES. I [BY LA.P-Scogitn." At a general meeting of the N.C.U., held at London on Monday the Pontypridd A. C. applied for a licence to allow of both amateur and pro- fessional events being run off at the same meeting. As South Wales is at present the only place in Great Britain where both meetings are now held, this matter is of great importance to sports pro- moters. It appears that Cardiff is going to have a track despite all the failures which local men have met with. A man well known in Wales, in the person of Mr. Jack Prince, of Richmond, America, has written to Mr. Powell, the secretary of the South Wales Centre of the N.C.U. saying that he in- tends coming over this month to build a track at the Welsh Metropolis. Mr. Prince has built sev- eral tracks in America, and has made a good thing out of them too. The Pontypridd A.C. are no doubt proud that they have succeeded in securing the whole of the Welsh Championships, amateur and professional, for 1905. With Baker and Andrews so well matched there will sure to be a great fight. The first events are the quarter and mile amateur, which are to come off on Whit-Monday, and the professional championships, same distances, on the second day. When the 25-mile comes round, T. S. Lake, last year's holder, will not defend his title, having given up the track. Both Baker and Andrews ride at the" Sports /and Play" Tournament on Saturday, and then perhaps we shall have some grounds for forming a judgment as to which is the better man. Pontypridd is going in for the latest thing in novelties. At their next meeting there will be a Devil-t-ake-the-hindmost race on each day. This is a race in which the last man in each lap has to retire, thus leaving only the best to the finish, and ensuring a fast race. The N.C.U. have again authorised path tandem c hampionships, and they are to be run this year in England. The last time it was held was in 1899, when it was won by Ingram and Jansen. But a two-mile event has been run off under the auspices of the London Centre on several occa- E57? has, with the exception of one occasion, been won by Ingram-Janson combination. The once was when Buck and Reed rode and won from the popular Polytechnic pair. All the Londoners are now paired, and the Andrews-Baker pair should be in good form and appear at most of the London meetings. There has not been many tan- dem events in Wales of recent years, and this, perhaps, accounts for the scarcity of couples. Perhaps the Sports Committee will back up the idea. The great cycle race meet came off on Saturday last, and was a tremendous success. Tommy Hall broke the 10-mile record by 45 1-5th sees, and the world's motor-paced record by 4 l-5th sees. C. R. Collier, from scratch, won the three mile motor cycle handicap. In the mile handicap BLakeley won, Curnew second, MoDonough third, and De Lacy fourth. The tit-bit of the meet was the in- ternational quarter, half, and one mile races, in which Schilling (Holland), Mayer (Germany), Kramer (America), and Friol (France) rode. In the mile Kramer won, Schilling second, Mayer third, Friol fourth. Kramer was disqualified for boring Mayer. Kramer after won the half mile, followed by Schilling, Mayer third, Friol last. For the quarter there was a false start, owing to Friol's chain breaking, and so the other three rode by themselves Mayer won, Kramer second, and Schilling third. Points Schilling and Mayer (tie) 6 each; Kramer?, Friol 11. Ginguard (France) beat Bedell (America) in a 25-mile motor-paced event. The first time for the 50-guinea Cycling Vase to be put up was at this meet. After a ter- rible fight Buck won, with Boumer second, Ben Jones third. The Devil-take-the-hindmost" race delighted the crowd. A. E. Wills won, Meredith second, Ben Jones third. Buck was slow off his mark and was caught first lap. An accident occurred at Brunswick to Seven- itch, the promising Continental pace follower who got pitched against the barrier of the track and died within an hour of the occurrence. A spec- tator had to have both his legs amputated. There was much rioting at the race for the Golden Cycle of the Rhine Race at Cologne on the 8th inst. Schmitter won, and beat Roberts' track record by a kilo, although he punctured and had to change mounts. Bruni came second, Demke third. Distance covered 59.900. At the Bristol Sports on Whit-Tuesday there will be a three-cornered tandem match between Bros. Wills, Putney; Buck and Meredith, Lon- don; and Appleton and Sims, Bristol. The Polytechnic C.C. held their evening meet on Wednesday, 17th inst. Half mile members' handicap: 1st, Hobcraft; 2nd, Wilson; 3rd, S. Wills.