The Welshman

PEMBROKESHIRE I LLAWHADEN. I WMUM?G.— A very quiet but pre?t?i', wedding was solemnised at Llawhaden Church on Tuesday morning last week. the contracting parties being Miss Martha Jane Lewis and Mr. John Jenkins, -of Mountain Ash. and formerly of this parish, where he worked as an apprentice and improver with Mr. James Bowen. smith and cycle guilder. "The bride was given away by her father. Mr. Jas. Lewis, of Jericho, while Miss Lizzie Lewis, (sister) acted as bridesmaid. Mr. Albert Jenkins was best man .and after the ceremony, which was in- formed by the Rev. C. Chid low, the happy party drove to the Vicarage for the wedding breakfast. The honeymoon was spent at Amroth. SALT..—At the highly important sale of pure- bred pedigree Welsh Black cattle recently held near Fishguard, the property of Mr. J .C. Yorke. we were pleased to find that some of the stock hrerl by Mr. John Harries, of Longridge. realised high prices. The 18-nwllths bull. Lot 41. named Duke of Manchester, reached the highest price of all, namelv, £ 22 10s., the same being an offspring -of Ebor Victoria, Lot 17, bred by Mr. Harries. Lot 38. also an offspring of the same cow, was knocked down at a. goodly sum for an animal six months old. jfe is well known. Mr. Yorke bought only the best of stock in this and the neighbouring counties, so we congratulate Mr. Harries on the breeding of such a good herd. We understand that his Blacks are of -tbout 60 years' standing. f)V..tT.11 AND BURIAL.—On Saturday morning last Mrs. Mary Morgan, one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of this parish passed peace- fully away after many years of sickness. The de- ceased had been bedridden for about four years, and* h/id borne her trying illness with great patience. Her remains were interred on Tuesday afternoon in Llawliaden Churchyard, the Vicar officiating. There was a large gathering at the funeral and many beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin by sorrowing relatives and friends. Her end was peace."

SAUNDERSFOOT. FIMCK CHURCH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of the Tenby and District Free Church Council took place on Tuesday, the 19th inst., in the Wes- ley Chapel, Stepaside, and was presided over bv the Rev. T. Griffiths, B.A., Bethesda. ,Among others present were the secretary. Rev. J. Wil- liams, Saundersfoot; treasurer, Mr. G. Thomas. Tenby; Revs. J. Lloyd Williams, B.A., and B. Lewis. Tenby; Rev .J. Harries. Saundersfoot; Rev. L. Berian James, B.A., Bryn Sion; Rev. D. Phillips, Templeton, Mr. W. Roblin, Narberth; ill. T. Morgans, Narberth Mr. T. Howells, Be- gelly; Air. W. Brown. Ten by; Messrs. G. Davies, T. Thomas, and H. John. Stepaside; Mrs. Wil liams. Saundersfoot; Mrs Griffiths. Bethesda, Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Tenby; Mrs. Morgans. Nra- berth; Mrs. David, Woodside; Airs. Bevnon, Saundersfoot; etc. The afternoon conference opened at 2.30 p.m., and was introduced by prayers by the Rev. J. Harris, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. A conversation ensued in respect to the number of meetings held during the year and it was suggested that as the December meeting is in- variably badly attended that it be dispensed with in future. It was explained that the next meet- ing will be held in the Congregational Church, Tenby. Pending the notice of motion-to limit the number of meetings the Rev. J. Lloyd Williams moved that it be held in March next. This was seconded by Mr T. Morgans and unanimously sup- ported by the Conference. The Secretary read a communication leceived from the West wales Federation of Free Churches respecting a visit from its President ,the Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Haverfordwest, and offering to supply anqther speaker on the occasion if acceptable to the local Council. It was decided to accept the kind offer of the federation, and ask that the President and an additional speaker attend the meeting to be held in Tenby in March next. The Treasurer re- ported a. balance in hand of £ 1 5s. 612 (1., 1 a slight increase on the year. The next business was to appoint officers for the ensuing year. The Rev. R. J lVilliims, of Narberth, was appointed pre- sident; Revs. John Harris, D. Phillips, L. Berian James and T. Lodwig Evans, with Messrs. J. Howell and E. Lloyd (Tenby), vice-presidents; Mr G. Thomas, treasurer, re-elected: Mr. J. Howell. auditor, re-elected. A number of co-opted mem- beA were added to the Executive Committee. A warm welcome was accorded to the Revs. J. Har- ris and D. Phillins. who have but recently come to the district, and to which they suitably replied. expressing the pleasure it will always give them to co-operate with their brethren in every good work. The Rev. B. Lewis next read a paper on The Essentials of a Strong Church." which was keenly enjoyed by all present. It wasundoubtedlv a very excellent paper, and faithfully presented the New Testament ideal of what a Christian Church should be. In the discussion that followed Air. 11". Brown. Mr. T. Morgans, Rev. J. Harries, Rev. J .Lloyd Williams, and Rev. J. Williams took part, and all were of the opinion that if the paper were published and freely circulated it would be the means of doing much good. A hearty vote of thanks were given Mr. Lewis for the time and careful thought spent in its preparation, and the conference closed with the Benediction. In the evening at 7.30 p.m.. a public meeting was held when a splendid representative attendance from the local free churches was present. The Rev. T. Griffiths again presided. The R-ev. D. Phillips read a portion of Scripture, and afterwards led the meeting in graver. The Rev. L. Beriad James in the course of an address gave an able and lucid exposition of free church principles that was much appreciated, and by the use of apt illustration made it bright and interesting. The subject was handled with marked ability, and in dealing with the origin of Dissent, its continuance during stib- sequent oenturies and the causes that contributed to it. the rev. gentleman acquitted himself in an admirable and instructive manner. An evangel-! istic address was also given by the Rev. D. Phil- lips. The meetings were inspiring throughout. I and much enjoyed. The singing was hearty and good. Mrs. David presided at the organ. Dur- ing the interval between the services tea was pro- vided in the Schoolroom.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. ABERYSTWYTH.—Nominations for the four vac- ancies were received on Saturday, when the fol-1 lowing were nominated :—Dr. Bonsall (Ch. and C.), Mr. H. H. Davies (C.), Captain Thomas Donghton (L. and Noncon.), "Mr. Edwin Morris (L. and Noncon), *Mr. Daniel Thomas (L. and Noncon.), and *Mr. George Wilkinson (L. and Noncon). Mr. J. Gibson, junr., withdrew on Sat-, urday. CARDIGAN.—Six nominations have been made I for the four seats, and the election will be a very exciting one. The candidates are Messrs. '.j, ¡ Davies, "Evan Bowen. *D. James Davies. *H. Morgan, Alfred M. Webb, and T. Llewellyn Wil-I liams. With the exception of one candidate all are Nonconformists. I KIDWELLY.—Seven candidates have been nom- inated for the five vacant seats, viz.:—"W. Dunn i Davies, colliery agent, etc.; David GravelL col- Iter, «John Jones, collier; *David Rowlands, tin- plater Stephen H. Evans, tin-plater; Charles R. Lewis, tin rollerman; and *David H. Davies, tin rollerman I I 'LAN-DOVEItY.-Tlie following have been nomin- ated for four seats on the Llandovery Town Coun- ril :D. T. i M. Jones, solicitor, Nantyrhogfan T. Roberts, grocer. Crown Stores: H. Havard, boot manufacturer, Northampton House; J.! Nicholas. Central Drug Stores: and Dl. Lewis,! mason, 13, Orchard Street. With the exception1 of the last named all are old members. Mr. J. Nicholas holds the record for attendance, having only lost one meeting during the last three years. T,AMIIFTElt.-The following have been nominated for the four vacant seats at Lampeter, namely:: John Joshua Davies. Riversdale. shoemaker; *Walter Davies, London House, draper *Wfilliam Davies. College Street, saddler; Wm. Jones. Bryndewi, builder; James Morgan. Foun- j tain Inn, licensed victualler: John D .Owen, Glebeland, builder. HAVERVORDWKST.— There are four vacancies and seven nominations, viz.:—*W. G. Rowlands, ,I merchant. Old Bridge; *Geo. Davies. insurance agent, Portfield; *Hugh J -P. Thomas, architect, I Hill Street: *T. H. Thomas, licensed victualler. Bridgend Square; David Lewis, milkvendor. Prendergast: Wm. M'Kenzie, pianoforte dealer. New Bridge; and Sidney Philip Morris, draper. Hill Street I PEMBROKE—Pater Ward- *John Grieve, Wm. Beed Vaughan, Thos. Hy. Edwards, and j Young.—Pembroke: Thos. Wm. Colley. Wm. T. Norris. Arthur Francis Beddoe. *Frederink S. i Reed, and Hy. Ogleby. TENBY.—For the four vacant seats the follow- ing were nominated :—"George Lord, High Street' (R.): Edmund Palmer, High Street (U.); *Geo. j H Sandercock. St. Jplian Street; Wm. Henry! Thoma-s, Nelson Cottage (R.) Mr. Thos. Angel. the fourth retiring members did not aeelt re election. There will be no contest. ) The asterisk denotes retiring members.

CAKDICANSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Michael- J mas Quarter Sessions for the county of Cardigan; were held at Lampeter on Thursday, 21st inst., Mr J. W. Willis Bund presiding. There were only, two cases for trial. The Chairman read a letter I from the Home Office relative to the Ha-bituaf, Prisoners }..et. The Act was a very i.mportant j one. and would very much tend to lessen organ- ised crime.—James Green, a. labourer, was sen-. tenced to four months with hard Inbour for, breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Dl. Jones, at Llandyssiliogogo, and stealing two jackets, two waistcoats, a pair of trousers, and two flannel shirts on September 15th.—John Mc Gartliv. an Army man, was also sentenced to four months for stealing various articles value 6s. from James Christie, at Llanfibangel Ystrad, on the 14th Ausrust— At the dose of the sessions a man named Dl. Briton Jones asked the Chairman for the restitution of an estate which he alleged be- longed to him. He gave his family's pedigree but the Chnirmrtn told him that he had no jurisdiction. Jones', who has come over from America, has pre- viously laid his claim to the estate before the COlmtv Conneil find varioml other do we want with these public bodies." he said "if we cannot get justice "? He continued to ges- ticulate while lie was leaving the court.

&: The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. Rees. Grondu House. Clynderwen, who died on Saturday last, took place at Llandissilio amid general manifes- tations of sympathy and esteem. The cortege ex- tended to nearly half a mile—altogether 34 ve- hicles and a large number on foot. The ministers who conducted services at the house and at the chapel were the Rev. Joseph James (pastor), and the Rev*. J .Jones (Penffordd) and J. J. Evans (Rhydwylim). WELSH CHURCH COMMISSION.—The Parliament- ary correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette says: To the surprise of the members of the Welsh Church Commission, Mr. Frederick Hugh Macken- zie Corbet, equity draughtsman, and member of Oxford Circuit, has been appointed secretary of the Commission. Whether the appointment was made by Mr. Herbert Gladstone, who appears to he out of town, or by Lord Justice Vaughan Wil- liams. the chairman of the Commission, no one seems to know. Everybody seems to be equally in the dark as to why Mr. R. M. Thomas resigned.- So far back as March last it wasdecided that some of the vast quantity of material already printed should be issued. Five volumes are said to be ready for distribution. Not 9, page has yet been published.—The London Correspondent of the Manchester Guardian s.,iys:-Speculati-in is now rife as to what the Commission may do in the new circumstances. 1 understand that some of the Commissioners have already addressed a re- monstrance to the Home Secretary on the subject, and will probably see Mr. Gladstone upon it on his return to London. Failing an understanding at the meeting summoned it is quite possible that the majority of the Commissioners may deem it their duty to resign in a body. Should this take place, one may assume that the Commission itself will speedilv be at an end..

PEMBROKESHIRH QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Pem- brokeshire Quarter Sessions were held at Haver- ford west on Tuesday week before Mr. Abel Thomas. K.C., M.P. (chairman), and other magis- trates. Mr. J. J. Sweeney, South Leys, was fore- man of the jury.—Lord Kensington moved that Sir Charles Philipps be appointed vice-chairman of the court. It was unnecessary for him to ex- patiate on Sir Charles's many qualities, and he would only say that Sir Charles Philipps pos- sessed every qualification for the post. Mr. E. D. Jones, Fiahguard. seconded, remarking that Sir Jones, Philipps's qualifications and ripe experience Chas. admirably fitted him for the office. Sir Owen Scourfield and Dr. Geo. Griffith supported, and the resolution was carried unanimously. Sir Chas. Philippa briefly returning thanjes.—Mr. Wilfred Lewis of Henilan, wrote on behalf of his mother and the other members of the family, thanking the Court for the vote of sympathy with them in their bereavenieiit.-Hy. Lawrence Law (43), de- scribed as a fitter. was charged with having at Pembroke on the 22nd July last stolen one shil- ling, one suit of clothes, two pairs of spectacles, two flannel shirts an dother articles value £ 2 13s. 6d., the money and property of James Davies. of 16. Laws Street, and also with having on the same day stolen one coat, one hat. one cap, one pair of stockings, and one pair of braces, value £ l 6s. 6td. the property of John Carey. The prisoner asked to see a barrister, whereupon Mr. Llewelyn W il- liams. M.P., had a brief consultation with him. Mr. Marlay Samson prosecuted, Mr. Llewelyn Williams said that Tnw was born in California, where he lived a perfectly respectable and honest life with his wife and five children. Then he went to Vancouver, British Columbia, and while there he volunteered foy- service in South Africn, and went through the .Boer wnr. being wounded in the right leg. He was invalided home to Vancouver, but at Tacoma lie M as inveigleed—in fact, shan- ghaied to this country, and Mas landed fit BIr-. kenhead. It wis thereafter .endeavouring to re- turn home, that his misfortunes began. and lie; gave way to a career of crime. Co to four years ago prisoner had lived an honest life, and he was now desirous of returning to his own- countrv. H* was an American citizen. Prisoner was sen- tenced to two months' hard labour and a recom- mendation for deportation at the end of the term would be made to the Home Office.

_n LLANSTEPHAN;&jDISTfiICT £ NOTES. [By "The Traveller."] For years aji a dmirer of the Welshman." and always looking forward to the valuable news which appears from time to time, I have now come to the conclusion that some of your correspondents want a little looking after. We get some news from all round the district, but let The Traveller tell you that things have happened in the past, and do happen these days which are not all reported in the columns of the Welshman." "The Travel- ler in future intends letting the public know what is going on all around the district, and, more than that, also what is going to happen in the future. So you readers of the" Welshman kindly be cm your guard for fear the Traveller" will catch you napping. • • • At Llanstephan many little things happen, but everybody doesn't know of them. These last few days there have been thanksgiving services held in different places of worship, and The Travel- ler is told they were well attended and collec- tions made towards some good objects. At Llanv: bri. better known as Marbletown, thanksgiving services were held, also in the parish of Llangain, with the same result. • The latest at Llanstephan is the drainage ques- tion. which is the talk of our little village. This important matter crops up now and then, and in the near future The Traveller vrtill have some- thing to say upon it. At the present time of the year we are left to ourselves, and will have more time to discuss this great undertaking • • • Again, we have got our little home government (Parish Council). This important body of repre- sentatives of the parish wants a little wakening up from deep slumber. The Traveller in- tends letting the readers of the Welslinilqn know the doings and no doings of these par- ish councillors. He would advise each member to take a little crushed oats and three doses of quick salts three times a day for one month. Then we shall see the effect. Also the doings of the villagers from one year to another wants a little attention. The Travel- ler will let you know what is going on also the gossip of the village. Wre have got our daily news on the doorstep and in the houses on the street, and all other places, so let The Traveller in- form you that all will be made known in this col- umn Again the folks at Marbletown must be on the look out. They are guilty of the same things. Wrlien T visit there occasionally I hear and see numerous things. This important town has got its good things and its history, and also its gos. sipers. Remember The Traveller can see and hear all. When on visits to Llangunnock parish and Cefn Trueni there are great things happening that the readers don't know of. I don't know whether you, Mr. Editor, have ever visited this renowned Cefn Trueni, but I would advise you to come for a tramp with The Traveller about Christmas time. then you shall see for yourself what the place is like. # The news around Llangain parish is very im- portant, and here and all the way up to Johns- town and Carmarthen your contributors don't learn all the news. There are many little things occurring that The Traveller intends report- ing. I presume that your correspondents at these places only report when it is fine weather, but re- member that The Traveller is travelling wet or fine. in sun or wind. At Ferryside .too. I shall be on the track of the great exporters of the cockle trade. • • Down again to Bankyfelin and St. Clears dis- I tricts you have got your correspondents in fine weather, but a little more attention is wanted. There is lots of news to be heard of the doings of th people, and when The Traveller will be at these places next time he will be very particu- lar in taking notes. So beware. Again, The Traveller goes round the re- nowned Llwynog's district. Llwvnog is alright in his way. He often writes of the gossip- ers in his neighbourhood; indeed, I shall have a great deal to say myself on this point, and pro- bably I shall be more severe than the "LIwynog." The gossipers will have a rest for a time, for we don't know where to find the Llwynog these days because the Cwm cadnaw will be on his track, and probably he will have to change his Lletty very often during the season. • • • Now Llwynog if The Traveller will hap- pen to meet you anywhere, renember that the poor tramper is very often hungry, and as we are all aware that at night the I I LIwynog is on his beat, I hope you will share the good catch you may have, as you have done in the past. The last share I had was beautiful. • • ♦ So now. Mr. Editor, I shall close this time, and if you would like to get a little newsabout the district mentioned I shall occasionally let you know the news that is not reported to you. Re- member that The Travelled will be on his daily round here, there and everywhere, some times on foot, other times on a bicycle, in the motor-car, in a boat, in a trap, on a horse or donkey, in gambos and carts, and sometimes with n pair of horses in front of him, and also in the train. With such opportunities to come in con tact with all varieties of people The Traveller will get some good news sometimes, and when the flying machines will put in an appearance he will have another means of hearing news. [The above Notes were crowded out last week].

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VARIOUS DISTRICT ITEMS. I The Pembroke County Territorial Association has had before it plans for a new drill-hall at; Haverfordwest to cost about £ 2, £ 1)0, and these | ha ve been sanctioned by the Haverfordwest Cor-1 poration; also the terms of a. lease of the Jubilee' Gardens. A company is being formed to establish a de- I tinning works at Llanelly. The process to be ad- opted is one for extracting tin from tin-plate scrap I A large quantity is available in the district, and, "it. tin at its present comparatively high price, there is every probability of the works being a great commercia l success. j Mr. David Rhys, M.A., of the Inner Temple, has been adopted Unionist candidate for J<;at, Denbighshire. Mr. Illivs is a native of Llanarth, Cardiganshire, and is a grand-nephew of the late Canon Silvan Evans. He was educated at Christ I College. Brecon, and Jesus College, Oxford, and • had a distinguished scholastic career. There were no prisoners for trial at the Haver- fordwest Quarter Sessions on Wednesday last week. Mr. Marlay Samson (chairman) presided. Mr. H. T. Rule Owen moved that the court should appoint a vice-chairman, and. this being agreed to, he proposed that Mr. Howell Walters be ap- pointed. Mr. T. R. Dawkins seconded the motion which was unanimously carried. Mr. Walters re- turnedtliuiks. I An appeal has been lodged against the convic- tion of George Aaron Leetham, chauffeur to Sir J Thos. Meyrick, Bart., of Bush. Pembroke. who! was fined t3 3s. and costs by the Tenby borough magistrates on the 12th inst., on a summons for negligently driving a motor car in a manner dan- i gerous to the public on the Narberth road. Tenby, on September 18th. The appeal will be heard at Pembrokeshire Quarter Sessions in January. The golden wedding of Mr. Josuah Enock and i his wife Mary M. Enock. natives of LIanarth. in Cardiganshire, and Penrhiw. near Narberth. re- spectively, was celebrated last month at their residence in Cleveland. Ohio. »They emigrated to the States 41 years ago. Mr. Enock is a brother of Mr. Rees Eiic)vk, contractor and builder, Car- diff.. The Cardiff steamer Euston arrived at Barry on the 20th inst.. from Rotterdam and landed the body of John Prosser Morris, 27 years of age. of Auckland Terrace, Llanelly. who had died on the voyage.. Morris went on a voyage about ten weeks ago hoping to improve his health. While the steamer was in Barry Roads waiting to enter the dock, and his brother was on the pier await- ing his arrival, he died in his bunk. Mr. D. R .Edmunds,1 solicitor, asked the Llan- elly bench on Wednesday. 20tli inst., to fix a date for the further hearing of the part-heard summons issued at the instance of the Carmarthenshire-Edu cation Committee against the parents of the rural children who have been excluded from the Llan- elly Urban schools. Mr. Hy. Wilkins (presiding magistrate) said he would arrange a date for the adjourned hearing of the summonses this week. At Aberystwyth Town Council the Medical Officer reported a birth-rate of 17.5. and a death- rate of 16.5 per 1.000 for the past quarter. Ar- rangements were being made for the provision of an isolation hospital at Rofawr. near the liarbuur. The council decided to invite the National rnion of Teachers to hold their 1911 conference at Aber- ystMyth. The interment of Mr. WTm. Rees. Gnmdrr, House. Clynderwen, took place on Thursday, 21st inst.. the interment being at Llandilo Congrega- tional Cemetery. A short service was conducted at the house by the Revs. J. James, pastor, and J .Jones. C.M.. Penffordd. The cortege was ex- ceedingly long and representative. At the chapel the pastor (Rev. J .James) and the Revs. J. Jones and J. J. Evans took part in the service. At Llandovery Fair on Friday trade was some- what slack. In cattle, cows and calves reached from £ 12 to jE15 .according to quality, whilst yearlings averaged j67 to tIO ,i-pi e(-e. Horses were in great demand and cart suckers changed hands at prices ranging from f;12 to f;14, and collier suckers £ 9 to LIO. Useful colliers and carters were sold at an average price of £ 36 to £ 39. Many names are connected with the county court judgeship vacated by the death of Judge Owen. It is said that if he cares to accept it Mr. Abel Thomas will be given the first refusal if he declines the post may go to Mr. Llewelyn Wil liams, or Mr. S. Hill Kelly. It is possible that Judge Benson may like to return to Wales. He is said to be one of the best county court judges in the country. At Pembroke Dock Police Court on Saturday Ina Leslie Trott. governess in the employ of Mr. H .A. Jones Lloyd, solicitor, Pembroke. was charged with stealing a sovereign. Mr. R. D. Lowless prosecuted, and Mr. F. S. Reed defended. After hearing evidence the Bench considered the case proved, and bound defendant over to come up for judgment if called upon. The Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society is mak- ing good progress and has already visited Strata Florida Abbey. Talley Abbey, and Gogerddan. The Society will hold its general meeting at Lam- peter on November 3, and will inspect an exhibi- tion of local antiquities. After a visit to the Peterwell ruins and the site of St. Thomas's Church the members will accept the invitation of the principal and professors of St. David's Col- lege to lunch. Thos. Bowen. of the Merlin's Hill, and Albert Williams, Dew Street. inere brought up in custody at Haverfordwest ion Thursday, charged with being drunk and disorderly and with assaulting the police. It was stated that the defendant Bowen was very troublesome, but Mr. H. T. Rule Owen, J.P., who happened to be passing, brought him to the ground. Bowen escaped from his cus- tody. but was afterwards arrested. Bowen was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment, and Williams to 28 days-with hard labour in each case Two Aberystwyth men, Elias Davies, of Tre- fechan, labourer, and George Roberts, of Castle- lane, were brought up in custody at Lampeter on Saturday charged with being drunk and disor- derly. Davies was also charged with assaulting Leon Jones, of Walters Hotel, Lampeter, and Roderick Jones, carpenter. Bridge Street. Rob- erts was further charged with assaulting D. T. Williams, grocer, Harford Square. The defend- ants were committed for one month with bar! labour in each case, the sentences to run concur- rently The Tenby Church Defence League opened its fourth winter session with a well-attended meet- ing. Aid. Leach presided. An address on "The Welsh Disestablishment Bill was given by the Rev. S. B. Williams, M.A.. curate, who said that just now there was a remarkable calm among the ranks of the Church's enemies. The other day Mr. Lloyd George came down to Treorky to ad- dress the Baptists, and. to the astonishment of everybody, he made no reference to disestablish- ment. A resolution emphatically protesting against the spoliation and disruption of the Church was chrried.. j

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. | In the House of Lords on the 19th inst. the Lon-! don Elections Bill was brought up from the Com- mons and read a first time. The Health Resorts and Watering Places (Ireland) Bill xi-lilcii em- powers local authorities in Ireland to strike a rate not exceeding Id. in the pound for advertising such resorts, was read a second time. The Irish Land Bill was considered on report stage, and the Earl of Crewe having moved a new clause giving the Lord Lieutenant power to make regulations determining the priority of advances. Viscount Midleton moved an amendment restricting this power. The amendment was resisted by the Gt) eminent, but carried on a division bY a majority of 75. In the Commons the Finance Bill came on for consideration 011 report. A motion was first moved by Mr. Watson Rutherford to recommit the measure in respect of Part I. 011 the ground that the amendments that the Government had put down would transform the Bill into something which had not been dealt with in committee at all. The motion was negatived. The clauses relating to increment value duty were discussed, and sev- eral amendments were proposed with a view to mitigate the hardship of the taxes. All were op- posed by the Government and defeated on divi- sions. An amendment moved by Mr. Cox to omit the clause imposing the duty on increment had the support of two other Ministerialists. In the House of Lords on the 20th inst. the Royal Assent was given by commission to the Trade Marks Act and a number of other measures The Irish Land Bill was further considered on re- port. and amendments were proposed dealing with the transfer of powers of the Congested Dis- tricts Board to the Department of Agriculture in regard to aiding atid developing industries, and modifying the action of the board in relation to the compulsory acquisition of land. The pro- posals were opposed by the Government, but were passed. The Ministerial amendment to restore a clause having reference to the sale of congested or untenanted land. which was struck out in com- mittee was defeated by 49 to 19. In the Commons the Finance Bill was again considered on the report stage. On the clause re- ) lating to the exemption of agricultural land from increment value duty. Mr. Pretyman moved an amendment designed to exclude specifically all such land from the tax, which, he contended. was not done by the clause as it stood. The amend- ment was supported by several Ministerialists, one I of whom. Mr. Bertram, declared that time after time cogent and powerful arguments had been addressed to the Government to which no answer I of any kin dhad been given. Mr. Lloyd George declined to accede to the proposal. which was re- jected on :1 division. Other amendments to this and subsequent clauses—one moved from the Lib- j eral oenehes-were ajso opposed and defeated, the I Government refusing to make any further con- ) cessions. In the House of Lords on the 21stinst. the Earl I of Crewe said that it was proposed to take the third reading of the Irish Land Bill on Monday next, and the report and third reading of the Development Bill on the following day. If they ¡ were able to get through the business on the Tues- day evening he should then propose that the I House again adjourn until November 8. The committee stage of the Development and Road 1 Improvement Bill was taken, and a number of amendments to the several, clauses were moved from the Opposition benches, and carried, al- though objected to by the Government. In the Commons the consideration was resumed of the Finance Bill on the report stage. The dis- cussion bad reference to the undeveloped land duty, and the amendments which were moved had for their object the securing exemptions from and lessening the hardships of the tax. In one or two cases the proposals of the Opposition were sup- ported by members on the Ministerial benches, but the Government again declined to make any fur- ther concession. When the Lords went into Committee on the Development and Road Improvement Funds Bill Lord St. David's said Lord Lovat stated that in the Highlands there was a large tourist traffic, which did not contribute anything to Its rates. In his own part of South WTaies. though to a less extent, the same thing prevailed, but. although its tourists did not pay directly to the rates, they, undoubtedly, brought an immense deal of money into the district. It was true that in his part of the country.' which was a poor district, there were tittle places by the seaside which never saw a tour- ist at all until this class of the community began to arrive in motor-cars. The district got a great deal of money brought into it, and the tra.ffic was not regarded unfavourably. The greatest griev- ance was the dust nuisance. Tar ought to be put down in every town and village through which any considera ble motor traffic passed, for two mile, outside each town and one mile outside each vil lage. He suggested that £ 200.000 should be given to the local authorities to meet the cost of abat- ing the dust nuisance. If they cut down the worst corners in the country, in a very few years, and. possibly, months, there would be a marked diminution in the number of accidents. There were a large number of motors in Wales, but there was nothing like a motor track on the roads, except in Brecknockshire, where there was a motor omnibus running all the year round. In the House of Commons on Friday last Mr. Lloyd George made his promised statement with regard to the revised estimate of the revenue an ticipated from the taxes imposed by the Finance Bill. These showed that drastic changes were to be made in several respects, and in particular the right hon. gentleman admitted that there had been a material miscalculation* in regard to the yield of the spirit duty. He indicated the altera- tions to be effected .and said that £ 500,000 was to be takeu from the Sinking Fund to make good the deficit in the estimates resulting from such mis- ca lculation and the cost of certain concessions. The announcement was subjected to severe critic- ism by Mr. A. Chamberlain. Earlier in the sit- ting the Finance Bill was further considered on j renort. On the minerals duty clause the Govern- ment. rfter refusing to accept an amendnlent when first proposed from the Opposition benches, yielded to pressure from their own followers, and accepted the principle that there should be an'ap- peal from the commissioners. Col. Ivor Philipns. M.P.. having asked the Post- master-General whether lie will consider the de- patent paints, prayer books, hosiery, and other goods in the small red stamp books supplied by the Post Office. Mr. Sydney Buxton replies in Par- liamentary Tapers: I am glad to turn an honest penny for the Post Office hy means of the adver- tisements in the books of stamps, and I do not think any objection can be taken to the advertise* j ments mentioned. If my honourable friend will supply me with other advertisements that will bring to the revenue a larger sum of monev than these to which lie refers 1 will gladly consider them." Colonel Philipps further asked whether the half- penny charged for the books, covers the full extra cost to the Post Office for binding the stamps into book form, and Mr. Buxton states that it not only covers the special cost of preparing and dis tributing the books, but leaves a profit. In the House of Lords on Monday the Hisb. Land Bill was read a thir dtime. On the motion that the Bill do pass. the Earl of Crewe entered a pro- test against the amendments which had been made in the measure, and remarked that he could not undertake to say M'hat vieM" would be taken of them in another place. The Marquess of Lans- downe said that the Bill as presented by the Gov- ernment was repl-te ii-itli future difficulties, and the measure as it stood now was much better for Irish purposes than the one which came up from the Commons. The motion was then agreed to The committee stage of the Asylum Officers Super- annuation Bill was taken, and an amendment passed raising the period of service and the age for qualifying for pensions. In the Commons the consideration of the report stage of the Finance Bill was resumed, and the remaining clauses relating to the duties on land values, which form Part 1 of the measure, were disposed of. On reaching Part 2. dealing with the duties on liquor licences, Mr. Lloyd George moved the adjournment of the proceedings, so that the consideration of the new portion of the Bill might be entered upon the next day. The motion was agreed to, and the House rose. Be- fore the cloge of the proceedings. Mr D. A. Thomas (Mertliyr Tydfil) asked the Prime Minister whether Mr. R. M. Thomas. who acted as secretary of the Royal Commission on the English Church in Wrales since its formation until recently, had resigned his position if so. what were the grounds of his resig- nation, with whom did the appontment of his suc- cessor rest, had any successor been appointed, and. if so. who had been appointed? Mr. Gladstone said he had been asked to reply. Mr. Thomas resigned the secretaryship a few days ago. but without stating the grounds of his resig- nation. Mr. F. H. M. Corbet, barrister-at-law. had been appointed secretary by the Chairman of the Commission, witn whom the appointment rested.

———: 0: ——— The first woman to drive an aeroplane success- fully is the Baronne de la Roche, who piloted her own aeroplane in a. four-mile flight over the French camp at Chalons on Saturday. The Stepney Spare Motor Wheel Company, Ltd.. have resolved to recommend a further divi- dend of 10 per cent. for the year, making with the interim dividend already paid, a dividend of 20 per cent. for the year Sir Gilbert Parker said in a speech at Hale. Manchester on the night of the 20th inst. that purchase, not tenancy, was the true solution of the problem of setting up a large class of small • holders. Five daughters have been born at one time to the wife of a peasant named Faira, near Serres in Macedonia. They were distinguished at the christening by ribbons of different colours tied round their necks. BALFOUR AND LLOYD GKORGE.—Mutual Admira- tion.—On the night of the 21st inst. the Hon. Cymmrodorion had their banquet at the Hotel Cecil. In proposing the health of Mr. Balfour, as guest, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, said: We are assembled to do honour to one of the most disinguished men of the day. I will not speak of his interest in science and art, his liter- ary interest, and stll more his great literary at- tainments. I know him better as a statesman and as a member of the House of Commons. I. say that the House of Commons has a special pride in Mr. Balfour-a pride in his great gifts. a pride in his courage, a pride in his chivalrous bearing. There is no debate in the House of Commons in which he takes part which he does not enrich by his contribution. He is one of the greatest assets of our House. If I may say so, he is one of its greatest luxuries, for many a weary hour which we perforce spend in that assembly is fully recom- pensed by one speech from the guest of the even- ing. It has been my painful duty on one or two occasions even to criticise him it has been my still more painful duty to sit and listen while he has been crticising me; but I can assure you, as one who has undergone that painful operation more than once, that those who suffer most deeply the damage inflicted by his blows are also those who admire most thoroughly the consummate skill with which they are always dealt." The Chan- cellor of the Exchequer." Mr. Balfour replied. has not dealt either with Welsh literature or Welsh history; he has confined the whole of his speech to not only a. generous but a far too gener- ous appreciation of that sphere of actIVIty in which we are both concerned. We are now get- ting on in October, and still figHting for a great controversial measure. which the Chancellor of the Exchequer is defending with that parliament- ary 'skill which everybody on both sides of the House so fully recognises. About seven vears ago the positions were reversed. I was doing my best to defend the Education Bill. and he was ex- hibiting those great qualities of debate in opposi- tion which he now shows upon a larger theatre. But the same friendly tolerance was extended to me when I was the proooser of the legislation as is now extended to me in the position of critic of legislation. While I heartily thank Mr. Lloyd George. I think lie has put it far too high. but at all events there is no country in the world where such a speech could have been made on such an occasion and on such n snbiect except this coun- try. and perhaps by a Welshman."

 GOLDEN RETURNS Ill £ .BKIsTEREPg^-f vl WjA  I O.-te-o=ce fae??. Archer's Go-lden Returns Thi Perfection of Pipe Tob&ooo. COOL, Swcrv, AWD FRAGRAHT. I [3761

I CARMARTHENSHIRE. KIDWELLY. IDEAtfH.—On Saturday morning, after a very 14i111g and painful illness 2V1 rs. Davies. wife of Mr. Thos. Davies, Mill Lands. Kidwelly, passed away. The deceased lady was a intive of Treorchy dis- trict, and leaves a sorrowing husband and several young children HARVEST I"ESTIN-AL.-Oll Wednesday and Thurs- day evenings of last week the harvest. festival was held at "Kidwelly Parish Church, and the services were extremely well attended, the Church being filled to overflowing on both evenings. The de- l-orations this year were all most chaste and tasteful, the work being "done by the following ladies:—Altar, Mrs. Bowen, Rumsey House, who also. with the Misses Griffiths. Hen bias, and Mrs. Harries was responsible for the font; altar rails and standards. Mrs. Thomas, Velindre, Mrs. "Roberts, London, and liss Sly, Velindre pul- pit. Trs, Evans, The Vicarage, and Mrs .Smart, Mountain View; choir stalls and prayer desks. the Misses Evans. Old Vicarage, Miss Wild, Angel House, and Miss Williams. Wesley House lectern, Miss Phillips, The Cottage; windows. Miss Davids, Gordon Terrace, the Misses Ilees, Mill, and Miss Annie John. Mr. T. Oldham Hughes rendering valuable help. The service on Wednesday even- ing was in English, the preacher being the Rev. R. Williams. M.A.. vicar of Llandilo. The Rer- vice was taken by the Rev .W. J. Gravelle, chap- lain of St .Michael's College, Llandaff, and the lessons by the Rev. D. E. Thomas, curate of Kid- welly. and the Rev. Hugh Rees, Llanduvv. On Thursday evening in Welsh the Rev. W .Wil- liams, B.A.. vicar of Llangeler, WJIS the preacher, and a magnificent and most effective sermon was deliverel by him to a very large congregation the largest we have yet seen at a Welsh service Tire. The choir, under Mr. D. Thomas, organist, did their part in the services well. and both an- thems were very effectively rendered. The collec- -tions were in aid of the A.C.S., and a good sum was realised.

LLANGENDEIRE. C.M. CHURCH.—The monthly meeting of the C.M. Churches of the c-ounty was held at Llangen- deirne on Tuesday. 26th insjt- under the presi- dency of Mr. P. Perkins, Cefnberach, assisted by many ex-officers and the secretary. Rev. T. Phil- lips, Llandovery. The programme comprised the following items: (1) Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed (2) reports of commit- tees. the Ymweliad Committee, and the Auxiliary Committee were ratified: (a) Matters were re- ceived from members and churches in the district; (4) the correspondence for the month was read and considered; (3) The report of the auditors of dif- ferent accounts were received and sanctioned (4) the notices of motions of previous meeting were discussed and were deferred for further discus- sions again in the future (o) arrangements for the next meeting that will be held in the county (6) leters of condolence and sympathy were ad- dressed to members that were afflicted by sickness and bereavement. At 3 in the afternoon the general society was under the presidency of the Chairman, in which many of the members that • were present took part. The meeting turned out a complete success.

LLANGUNNOCK. HARVEST TIIANKSGiviN(i.-Tlie annual harvest festival of the above parish was held on Wednes- day. 13th inst. At the afternoon service the Eng- lish sermon was preached by the N-en. Archdeacon of St. David's, followed by a Welsli sermon by the Rev. Evan Davies. curate-in-charge of Gwaun- caegurwen. The sermons throughout were marked bv the impressiveness of the speak. and the devoted attention of the worshippers;. The ancient, beautiful and sacred fane had been ex- quisitely decorated by Mrs. Owen Philipps,; Mrs LIonl, Parkhenry, and Miss Ethel Rees. The Vicarage. The decorations were conspicuous for quality and not quantity. In the barn of Amal- fco Farm (kindly leiit John Evans, the tenant) a sumptuous tea. for all was given between the two services by Mrs. M orris. Coomb, and Mrs. Owen Philipps. This great kindness was sin- cerely appreciated by the large number who sat around the neatly laid and well-laden tables. In the evening, after a most devotional service ,the Rev. Evan Davies again occupied the pulpit, and in the course of a chaste and cultured sermon dea rly demonstrated the goodness and greatness of the Saviour of sinners. IVe are truly thankful to Mrs. Reid for her kind and considerate gift. We were trulv glad to see amongst us Col. and Mrs. Lloyd, Parkhenry. as well as our exemplary old schoolmaster and loyal Churchman. The fruit etc.. has been sent to the Infirmary. The collec- tions at both services were divided between the Diocesan Fund and the Carmarthenshire Infirm- ary. Though very substantial, the offerings would have been much more had the majority fol- lowed the example of the minority in supporting their church in its many needs more ungrudgingly and liberally. With many thanks to Mrs. Reid. Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Owen Philipps. Mrs. Lloyd, the Churchwardens, and the many kind helpers, too numerous to mention. I am. etc., One Who Was Present.