The Welshman

CARMARTHEN. FORTHCOMING CONCERT.-Un November 10th next a grand concert will be held at Pennell Chapel, Carmarthen, a large number of the best known Carmarthen favourites being included in the programme. <:> HOCKEY.-On Thursday last, Carmarthen Hockey Club played the Swansea Y M.C.A. Team. The town had a few absentees, but after a rather interesting game Carmarthen ran out victors by 2 goals to 1. J. Colby Evans and Morris were the scorers for the home team. ALMANAC.—" Lloyd's Almanac for Breconshire and Wales for 1906" has just been issued by John Lloyd, 15, Chepstow-place, London, and Brecon. It is a well got up interesting publication, containing much general knowledge of a useful kind. EGINE OFF THE RAILS.—Some excitement was caused a few days ago in the Carmarthen Town Station when an engine ran off the rails between the crossing gates and the station. A gang of men were soon on the spot, and in an hour or so the engine was put back on the rails. THE FLOOD.—Owing to the exceedingly heavy rains of the week-end the marshes were flooded to a con- siderable depth from Sunday night till Tuesday morn- ing. Mr John Lloyd, butcher, Dark-gate, had a very narrow escape of losing a large number of valuable sheep, so sudden was the rise of the water. FALSE ALARM OF FIRE.-On Saturday a false alarm of fire was raised, the bull was rung and in a few minutes hundreds of expectant sight-seers were making their way down Blue-street, but on investigation it was found that the only ground for the alarm was a smoky chimney, in which the soot had caught fire, on the premises of Mr John Crossman, grocer. SHORTHAND.—Master D. Emrys James, of Johnstown (aged 11 years), 'has Succeeded in getting his theory (second class) certificate in Pitman's shorthand, and Master W. J. Davies (eldest son of the late Mr William Davies, fcbutcher), 17, Bridge street, Carmarthen, has obtained the theory or second-class certificate in Pitman's shorthand. Both were the pupils of Mr W. J. Lewis, Francis-terrace, Carmarthen. THEATRICAL.—Active preparations are being made for December 27th, when the three-act drama, entitled "Foiled," by Naunton Covertside, will be produced. The funds will be in aid of the Carmarthen Cricket Club. Artistes from Carmarthen, Llanelly, Tenby, and Burry Port will take part. A plan of the rooms will be on view at the establishment of Mr C. Haydn Williams, King-street, Carmarthen. THE CIN.GALRE.-On Friday and Saturday last, Mr George Dance's company from Daly's Theatre, London, visited Carmarthen in the Cingalee." On both nights there were "full rooms," on Friday night especially, many being turned away from the doors. The muoic and singing were voted the best heard at Carmarthen for some time. On Monday the company left for Llanelly to fulfil a three nights' engagement there. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday afternoon, the 27th ult., Mrs James, wife of Mr James, outfitter, Guildhall- square, Carmarthen, while walking along the road near the College was turning the coiner leading to the Joint Counties Asylum when she met two cyclists. In trying to avoid one of them she ran into the other and sustained, we regret to say, rather nasty injuries to her bead. From inquiries since made we are pleased to idarn that Mrs James is making fair progress towards recovery. LECTURE.—On Thursday last week Miss Adams, a missionary from India, gave a very interesting and in- structive lecture at the Priory-street. Schoolroom, on the customs and the ways of the Indian people. The lecture was illustrated by lime-light views from a lantern, lent by the Rev. Owen Jones, curate of Christ Church, and which was ably manipulated by the Rev. D. T. Alban, curate of St. Peter's Church, and Mr F. J. Finglah. Votes of thanks to all concerned were passed at the close. WORLB'S WALKER AT CARMARTHEN.—On Satur- day afternoon next Mr. C. W. Allen, the world- renowned record-breaking walker will give an exhibition walk of 5 miles at Carmarthen. Starting from Messrs. Geo. Oliver and Co's estab- lishment in Lammas Street at 2 o'clock he will walk through Guildhall Square, King Street, Priory Street, and Abergwili to Whitemill, and then he will commence the return journey, ar- riving back at Messrs. Oliver's shop at 2.40 o'clock. The boots Mr. Allen will wear will be on view in the shop iA-indoii- of Messrs. Oliver's on Friday The walk will be at the rate of about 8 miles an hour. OPENING SERVICES AT ELJM. — Largely attended services were held at Elim Chapel on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, and all day on Thursday, in connection with the opening of a new building, compris- ing dwelling house, stable, and vestry of capacious dimensions, which had been erected at a cost of 9400. Mr J. Morgan, Carmarthen, was the architect, Mr David Rees, Llwyngollen, the contractor, and Mr David Jones, Union-street, Carmarthen, was responsible for the seating and other wood work. The services were hearty and inspirating, the proceedings being taken part in by local ministers of different denominations, includ- ing Rev. D. Griffiths, Capelewan Rev. D. Evans, Lammas-street; Professor D. E. Jones, Union-street; Rev. E. U. Thomas. Taternacle; Rav. S. Evans, Cwm- dwyfran Rev. T. E. James, Carmarthen Rev. E. B. Lloyd, Bwlchnewydd Rev. H. T. Jac< it, Peniel Rev. M. H. Jones, B.A., Water-street, Carmarthen; Rev. J. P. Evans, Penygraig Rev. David Williams, Abergwili; Rev. T. W Morgan, Philadelphia and Rev. D. Keri Evans, Carmarthen. SERIOUS EXPLOSION AT CARMARTHEN. At the Old Foundry, Blue-street, Carmarthen, on Friday last, an explosion took place, which resulted in serious injury to a workman, and caused considerable consternation among his fellow employees. It appears that the work- man in question, by name David Jones, who lives in the lower end of Mill-street, was engaged in shortening a piece of brass tube, and in order to soften the metal he placed it in the fire under a Cornish boiler. Immediately a terrific explosion occurred, and Jones was enveloped in the flames which were blown out of the fire. He was seriously burned about the face and body, and it was feared that the unfortunate man, who had already lost the sight of one eye, will be deprived of the other. He was at once taken home, and medically attended, and we understand the injuries are not so severe as at first appeared. It is stated that the tube was an old pump plunger, and it is thought there must have been water in it, which caused the explosion. At first the workmen were afraid the boiler bad burst, but on being sub- sequently tested it was found the boiler had sustained no injury. SACRED CONCERT.—The Carmarthen Male Voice Choir (conductor, Mr P. R. Daniel, A.R.C.O.), gave a sacred concert at the Assembly Rooms, on Sunday evening last, 29th ult., at 8.15 p.m. There was a large audience present. Punctually, the choir, which numbered 50, appeared on the stage. The chairman, Mr W. Thomas, Hall-street, in a well-worded speech, j congratulated the conductor in his recent success as com- poser, and also on the success of the choir at New- castle-Emlyn. He hoped that this would be followed by many others, as it offered a counter attraction to the numbers who were at present parading the streets. In conclusion, he urged the members of the choir to be true to their conductor, and to take full advantage of the: training afforded. Appended is the programme which was admirably rendered, all the artistes being members of the ehoir:Hyinii. Jesu Lover of my Soul," Choir and audience male quartette. Lead, Kindly Light" (Thompson), Messrs D. J Jones, H. Lewis, Rees, and T. Bartlett: solo, If with all your hearts" (Mendelssohn), Mr Willie Negus; chorus, "0, Peaceful Night" (Germ.an). the Choir; o10, "Yr Hen Gerddor (Pughe Evans), Mr Theo Davies j duett, Where rolls the Caveri? (Hughes;, Messrs Negus and Davies; solo, "Waft her Angels" (Hanclep, Mr D. Jonkyn Jones; chorus. "0. Flame of God (L. De Rille), the Choir: solo, "0 God, have Mercy (Mendelssohn), Mr J. Meudwy Davies male quartette, "Ave Regina" (Rille), Messrs Negus, Bartlett, Jones, and Davies: solo, "Then shall the righteous" (Mendelssohn), Mr L. Beynon chorus, "The Spartan Heroes" (?ro?cr?'), the Choir (so!o?t, Mr D. Jenkyn Jone?); fin?e, D?xi?ry. The accompanists were Messrs T. Lloyd, L. Harries, and L. Beynon, CARMARTHEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS —A meeting of the managers of these schools was held at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on Saturday afternoon last, when in the absence of Mr Charles Lloyd, Waunifor, the Rev. A. Fuller Mills was voted to the chair. There ,¡ere also present Mr. James .John, Picton-terrace Mr. J Lewis, Penllwyn Park Mr J. Lloyd, Penybank Rev. W. W. Lewis, Wellfield-road Rev. J. Marsden, LIauIIwch Mr W. J. Thomas. LlanarAney Mr J. P. Lewis, Carmarthen Miss Lizzie Griffiths Mrs J. H. Thomas, Quay-street; Mrs H. Jones Davies, Glyn- eiddan; Mrs E. James, Newlyn House, Carmarthen and the Kev. D. J. Tnomas (clerk). The sum of X428 was voted for thb payment of assistants during the year at the Boys' School, and for the girls the sum of E555. Bursaries were awarded Catherine Davies, Idole, and Esther Davies, Trelech, at the Girls' School, and Miss Holme was allowed X3 towards hiring a hockey field. The Headmistress reported that Miss Gladys Wells had been appointed an assistant teacher at the Girls' School. Augmented scholarships were awarded to Decie Jones, daughter of Prof. D. E. Jones, and to Elsie Jones, Quay-street. Bursaries held last year were renewed, and new bursaries were given to A. L. Jenkins, W. Wilkins, A. J. Thomas, D. C. Richards, P. L. Jones, S. Lewis, A. Lewis, W. Nicholas, A. O. Jones, B. T. Phillips, E. T. Rees, E. Gwynne, and D. Evans. CONCERT AT TABERNACLE CIIAIEL. On Thursday last, the 26th ult., a grand competitive concert was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, Carmarthen The chair was taken by Mr Peter Lewis, painter, Lammas- street; and the the adjudicators were singing, Mr J. R. Lewis, A.C., Priory-street; recitations, Mr David Williams, B.A., while Mr Lewis Beynon, Parade-road, acted as accompanist. Appended is the programme Chairman's address pianoforte solo, The Fisherman," Mr Lewis Beynon; solo, "Gwlad y Delyn," Mr T. Davies, Presbyterian College; solo (from Torrey-Alexander's hymns), open for boys under 12, six competed-prize divided between Master Albert Hodges, Guildhall-square, and Master Elwin Lewis, Richmond-terrace; recitation by Miss Bessie Thomas, Bronhaul; open solo (from Torrey-Alexander's solos) for girls under 12, seven competed-divided between Miss Beatrice Williams, Waterloo-terrace, and Miss Gwennie Hodges, Guildhall-square solo, The Holy City," by Mr Orion Evans, Lammas-street; recitation, Mr Thomas Thomas, Bronhaul reading at first sight, ten competitors — Miss Davies, Richmond-terrace; recitation, open for children under 14, two competitors —MisB Sarah Jones, 5, Chapel-street, Carmarthen; solo, "Down the Vale," Miss L. A. Hodges, Carmar- then open solo for all over 40 years old, three com- petitors—Mr P. D. Lewis, Lammas-street, Carmar- then impromptu speech, eight competitors, wen by Miss Davies, Richmond-terrace open quartette, two parties, won by Miss L. A Hodges and iriends. The uifficult duties of secretary were well carried out by Miss Sarah Morgan, Albert House. This was by far the best meeting held at the Tabernacle this winter, and it is earnestly hoped by all that another concert will be announced very soon. FOOTBALL. -FOSSILS v. THURSDAYS.—On Thurs- day afternoon last, in Carmarthen Park, a foot- ball match was played between a team of Fos- sils" and the local team, who style themselves Carmarthen Thursdays. The proceeds of the "gate" were destined for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund, and we understand that notwith- standing the rather meagre attendance of spec- tators. a good number of tickets were sold. Those who were absent missed a treat, for the dis- play of the footballers, apart from their feats during the game, was interesting. There was a variety of costumes, trousers cut short at the knees being Irequisitiionedby several, wh ile a majority of the Fossils wore brilliant red and black jerseys from goodness knows where, others sporting white shirts. A well-known "crock," Lucius by name, was dressed to perfection, even to freshly chalked boots, and was quite the dan- diest footballer there. A friend of his, Louis, was in the grand stand, urging him to heroic deeds in the fray, which resulted in him making a splendid run up the wing, only unfortunately he forgot to take the ball with him. Later, however, he shewed the fullback how to make a "mark," and it was rather hard lines that it was ten yards on the wrong side of mid-field, and therefore not of much profit. The way Georgie, at full back, made a "mark" was brilliant. The Lall sailed nicely towards him in the air, and he fixed it with his eagle eye. His foot was up ready, the mark was made. but the ball slipped through his hands, and had gone away before he could look down. The onlookers charitably put his mistake down to the fact that his legs were too far through his knick- ers. Taken throughout the game was a tough ona, the Fossils holding the youngsters well in the scrums, and occasionally penning them in their own quarters. One of the Thursdays, a young fellow who was given the sobriquet of Ginger," was quite the best player on the field, and he worked like a Trojan. His runs were, however, intercepted by the veteran Harry Lewis and Dai John Davies, and his good play rendered abortive. I Neither side scored, and after the match repre- sentatives of each team breathed defiance at their opponents, and it is expected that another en- counter will result. PLEASANT EVENING ENTERTAINMENT.—The suc- cess attending the pleasant evening entertain- ments held in the English Wesleyan Schoolroom last winter has encouraged our Wesleyan friends to join for a similar series this winter, and so last Thursday week they made a highly successful commencement with an excellent programme, got up by the secretary, Mr. S. F. J. Thompson. The chair was occupied by the Rev. T. Nevison Phillipson, who added considerably to the even ing's enjoyment by his genial, happy manner of presiding. The programme opened with a most delightful rendering of "Pique Dame" by Messrs. Jones's string band. Then followed a children's action song, in which the following little folks charmed the company with their sweet little voices, .and graceful little ways: Misses Irene Jones, Merline James, Nancy Lloyd, Gladys Jones, Nancy Jones, Gwennie Winter, and Master Milward Jones. Mr. E. Nelson, of the Militia staff, who came next, delighted everybody with his perfectly-executed cornet solo, The Better Land." The next item was a solo, "The dear Home Land," which was charmingly sung by Miss Lottie Rogers, whose full rich voice was never heard to better advantage. Mr. D. R. Thomas, Chapel Street, followed with a capital rendering of a good old song, Our hands have met, but not our hearts," after which Miss Muriel Morris gave an excellent recitation entitled The Cane-bot- tomed Chair." The violin solo by Mr. Victor Jones, which came next, was a rare treat, and so was Miss Lottie Rogers's next song, Down the Vale." Mr. W. A. Jones's humorous recitations. "Natural and Unnatural History," and "Old Mother Hubbard" fairly brought down the house, and tickled the risibilities of the company to the uttermost. Mr. Jones is an acquisition to any entertainment. Then followed some highly en- tertaining gramophone selections by Mr. Tom Palmer, jeweller, Guildhall Square, who, as an entertainer, has in his time played many parts, and is an old favourite of the Carmarthen public. Another delightful cornet solo, "The Banks of Allan Water, by Mr. Nelson was followed by a song, The Harp that once, etc. in the singing of which Mr. T. E. Davies gave-proof of excellent style and voice. The company had another treat in Mr. Gustave Jones's 'cello solo, a delightful item, which those present were not slow to ap- preciate. Mr. D. R. Thomas then reappeared and fully sustained his reputation as a public singer by his capital rendering of The Death of Nelson," a most appropriate song in the light of recent celebrations. The programme then came to a. close with more gramaphone selections by Mr. Tom Palmer, followed by God save the King," in the singing of which all heartily joined. Miss May Thomas. A.L.C.M., Castle Hill House (a talented musician), and Mr. S. F. J. Thompson, acted as accompanists during the evening. The next entertainment—the programme of which is being prepared by Mr. H. A Williams—will be held next Thursday evening, November 9th. I

I BRECHF A. MINISTERIAL.—It is with a mixed feeling of sadness and joy we announce the sudden resigna- tion of the Rev. T. V. Jones, C.M. pastor of Brechfa and Bontynyswen, who has only just ar- rived in the district from Trevine, Pembroke- shire, where he discharged the pastoral duties wit a remarkable success for four years. PI ■eviou.s to that period the rev. gentleman had the care of the C.M. Churches of Mamre and Puncheston, Pembrokeshire, whose ministerial success in those- parts are known in the whole district and county, and where his energy and good work have left lasting impressions that time cannot possibly ob literate. We are now told that he has accepted a call in Glamorganshire. We wish him every success again in the future.

CWMFFRWD. j HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest festival was held at St. Anne's, Cwmffrwd, on Tuesday, the 24th ult. At 10.30, a fair number attended the celebration of Holy Communion—the Eucharist" or "Thanhgiving" service of the Church. The service at 2.30 was fully choral. The Rev. D. Jenkins, assistant missioner, preached in English, and the Rev. W Ogwen Davies, vicar of Ciay, in Welsh. The treble solo, 0, Rest in the Lord," was very sweetly rendered by a select number of the choir. The Welsh service at 6 30 was again fully choral, and two Welsh sermons were delivered by the above preachers. Mr James Bowen presided at the harmonium with his usual ability. Never has St. Anne's witnessed more successful services, in spite of certain untoward circumstances which threatened to mar them. The congregations were the largest, the singing hearty, and the sermons, with- out exception, not only eloquent, but heart-searching and convincing. The Church was tastefully decorated by the following:-Miss Armstrong and the Minses Barker, Oaklands Mrs Williams, Cwmffrwd Miss H. Bowen, Ty'rnest; Miss H. Morgans, Nantyglasdwr; Miss M. Bowen, Lan Miss M. Jones Black Lion Inn; Miss S. Evans, Gellyddu; Miss A. M. Williams, Glan- pibwr; Mr W. M. Jones. Digoed. Tea was provided in the Schoolroom by Mrs Davies, Ty'rwaun; Mrs Jones, Black Lion Inn Mrs Williams, Cwmffrwd (assisted by Miss Thomas, Cwmffrwd) and Miss Phillips, Pibwrwen (Assisted by Mrs Rees, Pibwrwen.

KIDWELLY. I 224 YEARS AGO.-On October 28th, 1681, the spire of Kidwelly Church was struck by lightning and greatly damaged. It was struck and damaged again on February 22nd, 1884. CATTLE TRAIN. A special train of some 240 bead of cattle was was made up by Mr John Moses, of Nanty- goitre, on Tuesday last, for the Midlands. This is the second special train-load of cattle sent from here by Mr Moses the last fortnight. HOCKEY.-The Kidwelly Team played the Swansea Celtics here on Saturday last, the result being a win for the visitors by 4 goals to 1, Leslie Caldwell scoring for Kid welly. On Saturday the home team meet the Aberavon Team here. THE F.&m.-St. Luke's fair is once more a thing of the past. It was duly held on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday there was a good supply of cattle and good prices were realised. Farm servants were very scarce, and those who sought engagements asked for very high wages. Pigs were plentiful and dear, too, on Tuesday. The pleasure fair was well caterea for by Messrs Studt and Mr Sidney White, together with innumerable followers. MUNICIPAL MATTERS.—There was no election at Kid- welly this year. What is going to happen ? Has the millennium come ? These and other questions agitate the equilibrum of the Kidwelly people just now very much. The fact of the matter is this The Council has lately to a very great extent been purged of party feelings. The great questions of "how can we 'do' Stephens and how can we knock spots off Browne ? are things of the past, and the town is having just a little attention. May it have a good deal more in the near future. There is still, however, room for improve- ment in the formation of the Council. We much regret that circumstances prevented most desirable men from ooming out as candidates. In the. new councillors elected we have Mr W. D. James, who has been a councillor before, and who will doubtless again prove a most useful member. Mr John Rogers is quite new blood, but he has the interest of the town at heart, and on the question of the Quay and river he is all there. MORFA C.M. CHURCH.—The Calvinistic Methodist Church at Kidwelly is in a very flourishing state, thanks partly, no doubt, to the influence of the revival, which has improved considerably the condition of all the churches of every religous persuasion in the II principality and outside to some extent as well. How- ever, the present pleasing and pleasant C.M. aspect of the church at Kidwelly and its fine little off-spring, named Salem, is principally due to the fine staff of officers that rule and lead the Morfa, and that can com- pare favourably with any staff in Wales, and make up to a large extent for the want of a pastor in the place, which need we are pleased to find, will very soon be satisfied. It would be very easy to mention many points where the C.M. Church at Kidwelly is worthy of copy and praise, but the brightest gem in the crown of the church is Salem, which is almost entirely the product of Alderman J. G. Anthony's energetic efforts. Everybody knows that he has been very greatly and considerably assisted, and is now so by another,deacon, who bears the same name, and his second to none in the church in nothing except in good health. We were very sorry to find that Mr J. Anthony was not able to attend last Sunday on account of ill-health. We sincerely hope and trust that he will be soon recovered and thereby enable him to work again in the vineyard for a long time on behalf of the great Master. Last Sunday the Rev. J. B. Thomas was officiating at Kid- welly. In the evening the building was nicely full. The singing, under the leadership of Mr Harries, was excellent. At the close the prizes gained by the children for collecting towards the Foreign Mission were distributed. Appended are the names in the order of merit:—Marion and Curwen Anthony, Paris House; Arwin Morris, Park House; A. M. Anthony, Gardde; A. Phillips, Causeway-street; and E. Jenkins, Ferry- road.

LLANDOARDO. I HARVEST FESTIVAL.—Harvest thanksgiving ser- vices were held in the above church on Tuesday, the 17th ult. Eloquent sermons were delivered in the afternoon by the Rev. E. Thompson Jen- kyns, vicar of Manordeilo, in English, followed by the Rev. W .H. Jones, Trelech, in Welsh, while in the evening both preached in Welsh. An English anthem, He giveth food (Caleb Sim- per) was sung by the choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Harries, Llwynonell-fach. Tea was provided for all in the schoolroom by the follow- ing members of the congregation: Mrs. Stephen Treharne, Coedhirion; Mrs. J. Roderick, Cwm- coch Mrs. J. Harries, Croeswen and Mr. Phillips Penllwynio. The church was nicely decorated for the occasion by Mrs. Puxley and Miss Smvthe, Lletherllestry; Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Drefach; Mrs. Jones and the Misses Jones, The Vicarage; Mrs. Hughes, Llandre; Miss Phillips, Penllwynio Miss Anita Lloyd, Porthyrliyd; Miss L. A. Davies, Factory; Miss L Howell, Llwvnswch Mr. 'l'()m Harries, Post Office; and Mr. D. Davies, wdge. Flowers, fruit, and corn were also sent by Mrs. Treharne, Coedhirion Mr. Thomas Jones, Ber- llandywyll; Mr. Thomas, Llwynliaf; Mr. Davies, Pontllan; Mrs. Wm. Harries, Groeswen; Mrs. Thomas, Pantywrach and Mrs. Davies, Llwyn- bach. Collections were made towards Home and Foreign Missions.

LLANDILO. I I WILL OF THE LATE AlB THOMAS HUGHES.—The will, bearing date June oth, 1902, uf Mr Thomas Hughes, of Red House, Liandiio, Carmarthenshire, chemist and druggist, who died on the 19th of Sep- tember last, aged 81 years, has been proved by Mr David Homfray Davies, of the a,d Bank, Liandiio, and the testator's son, Mr Thomas Wentworth Hughes, to each of whom the testator bequeathed for the executor- ship £10, and to his daughters Jane, Frances, andGert- rude £ 5u0 each. He left his bu.-iness as a chemist and druggist to his wife, and the residue of his property upon trusts for her, subject to some provisions for his children.

LLANGiMiKG. I DEATH.—It is with deep regret and profound sorrow we report. the death of Mr. Wm. Davies, third son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Davies. of Goitre-fawr Farm, which took place at Pen- r h iiv- the resl d eiiec, of *b rhiw, the residence of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, with whom he had made his home during the last eleven years, since he retired from bUSl- ness. He died on Thursday morning, the 19th ult., and was buried at Llanwinio Churchard on Tuesday, 24th ult. A very large gathering of relatives, friends, and acquaintances assembled at Penrhiwon Tuesday morning, the marked feature of the assembly was that both rich and poor were well represented. The religious service was com- menced at 11 o'clock, which was conducted in the house, by the Rev. W. Thomas, Llanboidy, and Rev. D. Cadfwlch Davies, St. Clears. Then the procession was formed, which wended its way in the direction of Llanwinio, the resting place of the old and respected family. At the head of the procession were the Revs. D. S. Davies, Carn- felyn E. Rowlands, Whitland; W. Thomas, Llan- boidy D. G. Williams, Bethlehem, St. Clears; D. Cadfwlch Davies, Capel Mair, St. Clears D. D. Lewis, Sion St. Clears. Then followed the hearse. The coffin was of plain oak, with plain massive brass plates and handles, with the inscription William Davies, born January 26, 1826, died October 19, 1905." The mourners were :-First carriage: Mr. Phillip Davies, Pistyllefryth, LJan- boidy Mr. James Davies, Llwynpiod, St. Clears (the eldest and youngest brothers); Messrs. J. T. Davies, Lamb, St. Clears, and P. Edwards, Llany- gors, Mydrim (nephews). Second carriage Mr. Thos. Davies and Mrs. Davies, Quay, Carmar- then, brother, and his two daughters, Mrs Thomas Albion House, and Miss C. Davies. Third car riage: Mr. Roger Davies, Lamb, St. Clears, and his daughter Miss Davies, and Mr. Davies, Ty- gwalic, St. Clears (sister). Then his nephews and nieces: Messrs Roger Lewis, Cingaddle, Laugh- arne; T. Lewis, West House, Laugharne; Mr. J. and Mrs. Lewis, Gellydogin, Henllan; Mr. and Mrs. James, Talybont, Narberth; Mrs Scour- field, Blaenwernddu, Whitland; Mrs. Evans, Bletherstone, Narberth; Mrs. J. Thomas, Car- diff. Several letters of sympathy and condolem-e were received, expressing deep sorrow, and the great loss felt at the death of Mr. W. Davies, which are greatly valued by Mrs. Jones and the family. At Llanwinio the Rev. Mr. Davies (vicar) conducted the service in the church, and the Rev. E. Rowlands, Whitland, and D. S. Davies, Cwmfelin, by the graveside. Mr Davies when a boy was apprenticed to the drapery trade with the late Mr. Samuel Davies, at St. Clears. He went from there to Haverfordwest, and'thence to London, where he was from time to time en- gaged in some of the leading firms of the day, and in each his services were deeply appreciated. lie was engaged in Mr. Robert Outbrein's establish- ment. with which firm he identified himself when it was formed into a company, and he was, before he retired, one of its chief representatives. About eleven years ago he retired and henceforth lived with his sister. Mrs. Jones, Penrhiw, who was very attached and greatly devoted to him, and for whom he had a very deep affection. Ir. Davies was a keen sportsman, at least it was one of his chief diversions, and the dogs which he "kept in the kennels-close by have felt the loss of his de- parture to such an extent that they are as silent as the grave since he ceased to visit them. The most commendable feature of his character was his deep sympathy and his fellow-feeling for people in distress and want, far and near. His clientile in this resnect was far and wide. The wandering vagrant, destitute and homeless, found in him a friend who could succour and solace without hurt- ing the trace of respectability that was left. The failing neighbour he helped and inspired to be of help to others. The waning cause of truth he was ready to strengthen and remain himself un- seen. The Church of Christ, in its different varied forms, found in him a man in close unity with her Master, ready to yield of that which was entrusted to him according as he felt prompted by the high power he served to do. His gifts and donations, like himself, were all honourable, re- spectable, and princely. Never were they bckllv published, but they effectually strengthened with- out offending, silently unassuming. He was a gentleman, as his appearance would introduce him, of very wide and deep culture and sym- pathies, who could not be identified with any party in social, political, or religious life.save to the extent it represented, which he thought was true, honourable, and just. The wide circle of relatives, friends, and acquaintances will mourn the loss of this good man for a long time, but none more than his sister, Mrs. Jones, for they were closely and affectionately attached to one I another. What the one proposed the other ful- filled. May his remains rest in peace till the I morning when immortality will claim its own.— A TRUE FRIEND.

MYDRIM. OBITUARY.—It is with sincere regret we report the death of Mrs Evans, the much respected and beloved I wife of Mr Wm. Evans, late of Waunolea Farm, but who has now been residing for upwards of a twelve- month with his widowed daughter, Mrs Jenkins, Rhos- yncoch, Mydrim. The deceased was 87 years of atre, and was married to'the widower who now survives her about 70 years ago, and was for some time a great, great grandmother, having seen the fourth generation follow- ing her. She was a faithful membar of Tyben C.M. Church, where her husband has been deacon for 30 years, aud will be missed for a long time both in the church and district. The mortal remains were interred in the Tyhen Cemetery last Monday in the presence of a very large number of relatives and friends. The pastor, the Rev. Mr Davies, and others officiated.

I NEWGASTLE-EMLYN. GUARDIANS.—On Friday last the fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Workhouse. Present: Ald. J. Lewis, Meiros Hall (chairman); Mr. B. Davies, Blaenythan, and Mr. E. Thomas, Coedllwyd (vice-chairmen); Mrs. Evans, Esgair Mr. T. Barrett, Cross Vale, Alltywalis; Mr. W. J. Wallis Jones, Pencador; Mr. D. Davies, Dolau- cwerchyr Mr. J. H. Evans. Penralltfachnog Mr D. Jones. Court Mi)! Mr. J. Davies. Abereinon Mr. T. Thoma-s, Penwevn Mr. J. J. Davies, Ad- par Mr. D. Lewis, Frondeg; Mr. H. Davies, Sychnant Mr. T. W illiams, Pontbren Mr. D. M. Davies, Clunfelin; Mr. T. Davies, Cilweunydd- lawr Mr. J Davie. Pontgareg Mr. D. James. Foel; .Mr. T. Morris, Cefnmaesmawr; Mr. D. Thomas. Felincwm Mr. J. C. Jones. V.S., Xew- castle-Emlyn Mr. J. Powell, Blaenbarrau Mr. J. Rees Clungwyn Mr. D. Davies, Mnengwvn eli. ??iit -N i r Mr. G. D:' ies. Ailtycordde and D. T. George (clerk).—! I vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight, compared with 156 in the corresponding period c. inst year.— There was a balance of L730 in the hands of the Treasurer.—A letter was read from Mr. Drummond granting the request of the I ? the i-eqiie?;t of the Board to sell stones broken by the vagrants at the Workhouse to those outside tli,, di-,triet.-A vote or thanks to Mr. Drummond was proposed by Mr. Davies, Blaenythan, seconded bv Mr. Thonas. Coedllwyd, and agreed.—It was pro- posed by Mr. Thomas:, Felincwm, seconded by Mr Barrett and agreed, that the House Committee should fix upon a suitable stove for the use of the Workhouse. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCTL.-The monthly meet- ing of this Council was held on Friday at the Workhouse. Present Aid. J. Lewis, Moire Hall (chairman); Mr. J. Davies, Pontgireg (vice- chairman)- Mr T Barrett. Crossvale Mr. W. J. Jones, Pencader Mr. D. Lewis, Fronde^ Mr. T. Williams. Pontbren Mr.. T. Thomas. Pen- wern; Mr. D. Jonea, Court Mill; Mr. D. M. Davies, Ciuni<-hj 3x: 1. jL'ur.es, Cilv\eunvud fawr Mr. D. James, Foel; M-r. H. Davie^. Svch- iiunt Mr. T. Williams, surveoyr Air. J. Bowen, inspector or nuisances; and Air. D. T. George, clerk.—A letter was lead ironi Mr. Mounsey, the county surveyor, with" respect to the proposed new alo of the read at Pencader. It was proposed by Mr. Barrett seconded by Mr. Wallis Jones, and agreed, that the new drams be 1 made.—On the motion of Mr. J. J nomas, Pen- inei-ii, seconded by Mr. T. Davies. Cilweunydd- iawr, and agreed, that motor cars be not ailow-ed to travel over roads under 16lt. wide.—It was pr()po by Aid. J. i?\\i?. seconded by Mr. Bar- an d g i-, L- --d- ihzit i l ik,  r?U' ^S'o^d, that the railing for protectmg ^ape, Evan well be repaired by the Council. On the motion of Mr. D. Jones, COlrt Mii', -??snded by Mr* T. Wdhams. Pontbren, it was decided that a culvert be erected at Rbdw than, Llangeier. Mr 111 laiis. the surveyor, reported upoiT the work that could be done on the road near Danvrhelvs for £22, The matter was adjourned. He a!^o in conjunction with the inspector of nuisances reported on tlie improvements required to be done to Willie's Head "1, -and estimated the expense at about £:5G. It was agreed to defer the matter until the next meeting for the presence cf the representatives of the pirisn of Llanfihangei-aT-- Arth.—It was proposed by Mr. J. Davies, Pont- gareg, seconded by Aid. Lewis, and agreed, to ask the County Council to take over the road be- tween Pontselv and Cenarth.—The Surv-. vor re ported that an encroachment- had been made on the roadside i ear Gianrhvd Bridge, I,Itingeler- The matter was deterred until the next meeting, —Mr. J Bowen the inspector of nuisances, read over his report, tie had visited several places in' the Parish of Llangeier and Pencader where cases of diphtheria existed, and disinfected the houses. Cefn Llangeier deep weil was in a very unsatis- factory suite. It was agreed to w rite to the Par- ish Council about the same. It v. as reported that the roof of Cefncanol dwelling-house was in a bad state. It was decided to write to the owner, as well as serving several other notices.

PONTYEATES. On Saturday, the 28th ult., the Free Library and Reading Room was formally opened. The in- habitants of this rising mining village are de- prived of many of the advantages enjoyed by townspeople, and one of the worst is the absence of a place for young men to soend the evenings after a hard dav's work.ow, thanks to the Llanelly Rural Council, and to the local repre- sentative of the Council, Mr. D. H. Davies, schoolmaster, in particular, this trsadvamage has been removed On Saturday, about 4 o'clock, the worthy chairman of the local committee. Dr. Lewis was presented with the readin-room key by Mr. V?'. ?D"<-?v,,e(.?, Q"een. The Chairman then addressed the crowd in his usual happy and hum- orous style, and was loudly cheered. After ad- mission more speeches as to the object, value, and uses of the room were delivered by the Chairman, Mr. D. Llovd (manager), Messrs. W. and D. Da vies (Queen). Mr. Williams (The Stores), Messrs J. and D. Evans (chemists'' etc., and an appro- priate englyn wa.s recited by Mr. Daniel Evans, while the secretary, Mr. E. J. Davies, Gwvnfryn School. Pontyeates. gave a short sutnmar of the rules, a list of the committee, oiffcers, and other particulars. The Doctor read a telegram he had received from Messrs. Griffiths, drapers, of Sloan Square, London, congratulating Pontyeates upon IL6  i t:<)n of i 1*!)j its acquisition of a library, etc., which was much appreciated. Votes of thanks to the Llar'^ly Parish Council and its local representative, to TSe Chairman, to the Secretary, and to the donors of papers, books, etc., were passed. The following papers .are presented free for 12 months by the publishers, viz., The Llanelly Mercury," The /lanelly Guardian," the "South Wales Press." The Council supplies the Western Mail." "South Wales Daily News," Daily Mail," "The Tarian." "Baner." Welshman," "Budget," "Graphic," Review of Reviews," "Geninen," etc. Messrs Randall and Sons, Llanelly, gave a nice lamp to the Library. The Llanelly Parish Council may rest assured that the adoption of the Free Lib- raries Act is a popular and beneficial advance in Pontyeates.

TRAVFXLED 3,000,000 MILI S. —A travelling record of 3,000,000 miles was held by Mr Alexander Farqua- harson, who has just died at Liai.oderfel, Me ioneth- shire, after fifty years-' service as a tuard on the Great Western Railway. HAMPSTEAD ELECTION.—The polling to fill the vacancy in the Parliamentary representation of Hampstead, caused by the resignation of Mr. T. Milvain, K.C., upon appointment as J'ldge Ad- I vocate-General, took place on Thursday 26th u]t. The votes were counted at Hampstead Town Hall, where the result was made known at about eleven o'clock on Thursday .night as followsJ. S. Fletcher (L.), 4,225; G. F. Rowe (L.), 3,803; Unionist majority. 422. TIIB HOYAL GOLLKGK OF Mrsic OPEN SCHOLkRSHIP, -We desire to call the attention of our readers to the advantages offered by the Scholarships of the Royal CoUeee of Music. South Kensington, Lor don. of which His Majesty the King is the Patron, and R.R H. The Prince of Wales. President. — Preliminary examinations for 15 Free Open Scholarships will be hld on January :11st, 1906, in various local centres throughout the- United Kingdom The Scholarships to be competed for are as follows:—Composition 1, singing 4, piano- forte 3, organ 1. 3 among violin and violoncello, 3 among doub'e bass, viola, flute, bassoon, horn and trombone. The scholarships are open to all classes of His Majesty s subjects within the ages stated in the particulars ipsned to applicants. Thev entitle the holders to free nm-if»i educ.Htion at the College, and are as a rule tenable for three rears. Insomecas<8 grants towards maintenance are added. Further infor- mation and offi.-itil forms of entry may be obtained from the Registrar, Royal College of Music. Prince Consort Road, South Kennirifton, London. S.W. No entry form be received after 21-<t December, 190,"t and each form mu-t be accompanied by an official stamped Registrar's Certificite of Birth. :0 '———

I BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES. f)5 Year's Hepnatinn. For Ionh,. and C\>Jds. For Bronchitis and Anthn a.* F»r Inflnenzn and :'I't.'1rrk For Soreness of fbe Throa*. For Speakers and Silvers Thev Strengthen the Voicr. Is. lkd. i)cr box. Is. lid. per box. Sold everywhere. [1492

LLANELLY. I STEEL WopiRs DISPUTE SETTLED.—The industrial dispute at the Llanelly Steel Works was settled on Friday last week, when Mr. Will Thorne and Mr. David Randell, on behalf of the workmen, met Mr. Trubshaw, the chairman, and Mr. Eccles. the managing director, in conference, and agreed to terms of settlement as suggested at an earlier meeting in Swansea. FIRE.—On Thursday, 26th ult., a fire. occurred on the premises of Mr. Israel Jones, builder and contractor, Llanelly. The fire brigade appeared on the scene within five minutes of the alarm, but so firm a hold had the flames obtained that no- thing could be saved, and only the bare walls re- mained. It was feared that the sparks flying in every direction, and carried by a somewhat strong wind to the very heart of the town would cause a serious conflagration, but the brigade succeeded in preventing the further spread of the f re. DOCTORS AWD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.—At the Llanelly Police Conrt on Monday a medical certificate was put in as a defence for his child not attending by a man named Hopkins, of Pontardulais.—Mr Morgan, chief I attendance officer of the Carmarthenshire Education Committee: It iq very easy to get these certificates these davR, and that is the difficulty we have to contend with.—Major Bythway You should not say that.- Morgan I am quite prepared to prove it.—Major Bythway Well, I can't think that the medical gentle- men would perjure themselves by signing these certificates.—Morgan: They have given certificates that children are una ble to attend school, and ihev are at the time working. This child wa- picking cinders.— The case was adjourned for a mohm in order to make further investigation. LLA?ELLY AND Tm> BANK A special meeting of the Llanelly Harbour Tru-t wa- held on Monday to con- sider the Bank England deed of charge as approved by the Urban District Council. The Clerk explained the position in detail, and pointed out what alterations had been obtained by the Council in the document, which had been converted from a mortgage into a d.(,d of charge. The chairman ot the Urban Council and the chairman of the Harbour Tiu,t had been favoured with an interview with the Bank of England, and the former had received a letter from the chief ca-lner agree- ing to the view put forward by the Council. A letter had been received fiom Mr D Randell, agreeing to the alterations secured by the Urban Council, which were not in his opimon of much importance. The minutes of the Law Committee, which met that morning, approving of the deed of charge were submitted, and on the proposition of the chaiiman (Mr J. T. Tregoning), seconded by Mr W. B. Jones, these were adopted.

WHITLAND Mr. E. Tew (Manager with the late Mr. Mac- phail, Surgeon Dentist) attends Whitland every Friday. Teeth extracted without pain. Ail work guaranteed. [1412 THE DISPUTED RATE.-At a special meeting of the Whitland District < ouncil held at the Park Temperance Hotel, Wbitland, nnder the chairmanship of Mr T. Adams Lewis, the subject discussed wae the special order received from the Local Government Board can- celling the special rate charged on the portion of the parish of LIAnsran. which in situated in the town of Whitland The rate realised £86. rollected towards payiug a sum of f58 10s, for the channelling and kerb- ing of St. MaryVotreet. Whitland. The Board ordered the rate to be charged on the common fand as- should have been done at tbk- first. Dr R L. Thomas, Whitand, and Mr Owen. Llanlliwe. the two District Councillors of the parish, are to be congratulxted on the- satisfactory issue of their contentions, for thpy moved at the first meeting that the amount be charged on the common fund Another special rate for the Whitland District, which in this case will include the part of the Llanboidy parish situated in Whit]and. was made to cover the sanitary expenses of the Council in that section up to 30th Se ptember, 19,5. viz., C76. This comprised £21 for a new scavenging cart and £3:! to the scavenging, fo that there will be JEtOithandbeeide:) the portion of the £ 76 that falls on the Llanboidy parish to the credit of Llaugan East parish.

CO>Œ [PiHWHIC. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEVONALD CHARITY. i [To THE EDITOR OF THJr. WBLSHMAN."] SIR,- The Rector of Narberth wrote a letter tc the editor of the Western Mail," containing an attack upon me, which appeared in that paper in the 4th October. I replied in the Western Mail published on the 7th October, and the Rec- tor rejoined in the Western Mail issue of the 10th October. On the 11th October the Rector sends his original letter to you, and you print it in your issue of the 2Cth October. I have had this re- issue of his letter brought to my notice to-day, the 26th October. No hint is given that the same letter has been written previously to another paper, and has been answered in that paper. I consider the tactics of the Rector 'unworthy and unbecoming, and that I am not concerned to take any further notice of his attack. Your obedient servant, C. F. EGERTON ALLEN. Tenby, 26 Oct., 1905. [The letter to which Mr. Allen refers was held over for a week or more owing to our columns being overcrowded at the time with local matters of more immediate interest to the bUlk of our readers. So it is very possible, nay probable, that the letter i?-as posted to ns before any answer ap- peared in the Western Mail," although we can- not be very positive on this point.—ED.] not be very positive on ttils Point.- E D. ]

CARMARTHENSHIRE, I ABER8WILI. I PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday evening, 25th ult., a meeting was held at Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, when an illuminated address and a purse of gold were presented to Mr Thomas Thomas, Presbyterian College House, for his sterling services as musical conductor and secretary of the church for 15 years. The great majority of members had willing subscribed to this testimonial, and the presentation meeting had been eagerly looked forward to. The chair was taken at 7 o'clock by the Rev. D. Williams (pastor), and after prayer had been offered and a few words spoken by the chairman in approbation of Mr Thomas's willing services, the foilowinsr programme was brilliantly executed :-Solo, Mr William Hinds, ifyllwyd songs by Masters Johnny Phillips, William Phillips Eddie Jones, and Benjamin Jones. Following this the presentation of a beautiful address, lauding Mr Thomas's faithfulness and labour to the cau-e at Ebenezer Chapel, was made by Mr Thomas Evans, Danyrallt Cottage, Abergwili, and the purse of gold by Mrs Mary Phillips. White Mill, the two oldest members of the church. The old gentleman gave an emotional touch to the proceedings as he dwelt on the changes that fbad taken place during his jife time at the church. Then a solo was rendered by Mr Evan Davies. Glan- gwili. Speeches were also delivered by Mr Din Davies. White Mill, and Mr James Hinds. Tyilwyd, who repre- sented the deacons, and Miss Mariah Evans gave a pathetic recitation. A song was again given by Mr Evan Edwards, White Mill. The young people of the church who had the foremost hand in making the testimonial a success were worthily represented by Mr D. Penry Davies, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, in a neat speech. After alluding to the valuable services of Mr Thomas to the church and to the energy he had brought to the discharge of these onerous functions, he said that although this labour for Christ was but our reasonable duty, yet it was oftentimes a wise thing on the part of the churches to recognise the services of her most faithful officerts in this way. Mr Thomas returned thanks in a most touching manner. He had not expected, said he, this presentation at all. He had been satisfied by the pleasure of doing his duty to the church of which he was a member. He trusted that this appreciation of his services would be an incentive to greater activity than ever. A most pleasant evening was brought to a close by prayer.