The Welshman

CARMARTHEN AND DISTRICT NEWS As will be seen on reference to our advertise- ment columns, the Point-to-Point Races will be held on Friday, the 1st April. The winning field IS situate within easy reach of the town. Welsh witnesses in Carmarthen police court, when taking the oath, accentuate the final 'e'' in the word "whole," and swear to tell "the truth, the holy truth, and nothing but the truth." GRAND CONCERT.—From our advertising col- umns it will be seen that the Royal Welsh Male Choir will give a grand concert at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday next, March 29th. The Mayor will preside. MORRIS B. EVANS having assisted the late Mr D. Cure in the Antique and Wood Carving Trade, begs to inform the public that he now carries on business at 17, Chapel-street, Carmarthen, Car- marthen. All orders earefully executed. [6655 Mr Henry Howell, J.P., has an interesting article on the eminent poet, loan ap Hywel, who \\fas a native of this neighbourhood, in Ceninen Gwyl Dewi" (the special number of the Geni- Ilen" for St. David's Day). In the same number the Rev. T. Johns has an excellent article on Eliza, Carmarthen," a native of this town. Services have been held during holv week (this Week) at St. Peter's and St. John s Churches every evening at 7.30 p.m., when the Rev. J. S. Navies preached at the former Church, and the Rev. D. Evans, Abergwili, at the latter. Ser- vices have also been held at Christ Church and St. David's Church throughout the week. It is sometimes said that the Carmarthen tradesmen are not up-to-date in their methods, but now and then some of them show considerable Enterprise. We observe that Mr. J .0. Thomas, Plough Hotel, has let the pine end of his house in Squares for trade advertisements, and already Several business men have taken advantage of the offer. Special services were held at the English Con- gregational Church on Sunday and Monday even- ing last, when the Rev. Prof. Joseph Jones, B.A., B.D., preached eloquent sermons at 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 pm. on Monday. There were large congregations at all the ser- vices. The collections were in aid of the Church fund. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY —The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following :—Periodicals from Mr R. James, Bridge- Street Mr Spurrell, King-street; Miss Lewis, Leighton Bouse Miss Latimer Jones, Parade; Mr J. Crossman, PenlUvyn Park; Mr Gwynue- Iluglies. Glaucothy and Lady Hills- Johnes; tl 15s from the hou. secretary of the Carmarthen Jrainiug College R.F .J., proceels of Charity Foot- ball Match in Carmarthen Park, 12th March, 1910. FLOWER SUNDAY.—Carmarthen Cemetery was visited by hundreds of people on Sunday last v^alm Sunday) and numerous graves were strew-i Illitli flowers by friends and relatives of the de- Parted. A good many visitors also went out of (Uriosity to see the magnificent monument which COVers the spot where lie buried the remains of the late Alderman C. W. Jones, J.P., who left directions in his will that t- 250 was to be spent in the provision of a stone "equal to any in the Cemetery." SOCIAL.-The social gathering of the members of the Sunday Institute, held in the English Was- Jeyan Schoolroom on Wednesday, 16th inst., took the form of a "free and easy." After the usual femes, the following short programme was gone through in excellent style: Pianoforte and violin dUet. "Grphee aux enfers," Miss Annie Thomas I and Mr. D. R. Thomas, Chapel Street; solo. I' Three for Jack," Mr. F. H. Ellis; solo, "The Roll Call, Mr .J .J. Williams. Carne Villa; A iss M. 71 1 Pianoforte solo, "May Blossoms, Miss M. Wil- 'iam?; solo, "Sound of the Drum," Mr. F. H. ?!lis. A most enjoyable evening was spent. FCNF.RAI..—The funeral of Mr. Wm. Owen, aged 62 years, who died at the Carmarthen Union on ay, I Sth inst., took place at St. David's Churchyard on Tuesday last. It was public for men only, and was largely attended. The Rev. O. Jones officiated throughout. The chief mourn- ers were: Messrs. Wm. Owen, Tyrdail, and Jas. wen, Carmarthen (sons) Messrs. William, John, and David Owen. Carmarthen Wm.. Davies, Car- Oiartlien; Wm. Jones, Carmarthen; and D. J i wen, Carmarthen ,nephews); Mr. Jno. Owen, Carmarthen (cousin); Mr. James Thomas, Llan- stephan; and Mr. Wm. James, Pontardulais (brothers-in-law); and Mr. John Powell. Tycroes. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of St. David's i held a special confirmation service for adults at St. Peter's Church on Palm Sunday (March 20th), at 3 o'clock. Candidates were only from the two town parishes, viz.: St. Peter's and St. David's, frfteen being presented by the clergy of St. Peter's and nine bv those of St. David's. There was a arge congregation present at the service, which d'as very impressive throughout, the Bishop's ad- dress being helpful and instructive. The Ven. Archdeacon Evans acted as Bishop s chaplain, and read the address. The annual confirmation ser- ice for Carmarthen and district was fixed for thhursday at 3.30 p.m. at St. Peter's Church by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, a full account of \hieh will appear in next week's issue. v INTERMENT.—On Tuesday morning, 22nd March the mortal remains of Mrs. Joanna Cooke, late of fridge Street, Carmarthen, were laid to rest at jH. David's Churchyard. The deceased, who was 94, years of age. died at the residence of her son- i4-la,- Mr. O'Callaghan, Warren Grove, Barns- ley, Yorkshire, where Mr. O'Callaghan is a super- visor of Inland Revenue. The Rev. T. R. Walters Chief oiffcitted at the Church and graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. O'Callaghan i (Son-in-law and daughter); Mr. Dick Callaghan [ and the Misses Mamie and Eileen O'Callaghan grandchildren); and Miss Williams, 9, Lammas Street, Carmarthen (cousin). A large number of floral tributes were sent. The deceased's sister the first to be buried at St. David's Church- ward. Carmarthen, the day after it had been con- crated in the year 1841. FATAL ACCIDENT TO A CHILD.-fr. T. Walters, oroner for West Carmarthenshire, held an in- '??ry on the bbdv of W. H. M. Philhps. age 2? ?rs (son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Phillips. Pantycaws Parm in the parish of Cilymaenllwyd) on Satur- day last at Pantycaws Farm. The deceased, on t e 16th inst., fell on the stairs, and died three fhur!i afterwards. Mr. Caleb PMlIips, father of the deceased, gave the following evidence: The deceased was a healthy child. On the 16th March }he child and its mother spent the day at Sarnau arm, the residence of mv mother-in-law. I was Hot present when the accident happened. The mother and child came home about 6 p.m. The ^hild was sleeping, and did not wake until 9 p.m. There no blood from the child's ears or nose. It was not pale when brought home. but a little ?efore it (bed it had turned very pale.—Mrs. M. lorris. a widow, and grandmother of the de- ?sed said I live at Sarnau. The little child was '?ayi? ?h his sister on the stairs. His sister ?s on the landing, while he stood on the second and fell backwards on to the landing. The t hlld cried for about ten minutes, and then went t'5 sleep In about an hour afterwards the child °mitted and again went to sleep.—The jury re- tbrrl,ed a. verdict of "Concussion of the brain from 0ldentally falling backwards on the stairs." The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race came off yesterday (Wednesday), and a telegram arrived as we were going to press stating that Oxford had won by half a length. A meeting of the St. Peter's men's Social Gathering was held at the Priory Street School- room on Wednesday evening last week when Mr. R. Nicole gave an interesting lecture on The early history of the Great Western Railway," il- lustrated by lantern views. Mr. F. Wheatley performed the duties of chairman in a most able manner. j Followers of cricket would be wise to secure a copy of "Leng's Cricket Handbook," which will be on sale shortly. Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy. On the one hand the season's an d on the other hand fixtures are set out fully, and on the other hand past records are shown by means of diagrams and figures. In addition there are articles and illus- trations of interest to all who concern themselves with the popular game. The handbook is the work of a keen cricketer, whose enthusiasm and knowledge are evident on every page. There are 100 pages and the price is only Id. INSECT LIFE ON CARMARTHEN SAND-HILLS.— The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society and Field Club has accepted the offer of the distin- guished Entymologist, Mr. E. A. Butler, B.A., B.Sc., F.E.S., to lecture on this fascinating sub- ject on the evening of Friday, 1st April, in the fine hall of the County Girls' School. The lecture will be illustrated, and all who desire to attend are cordially invited. The chair will be taken at 8 o'clock by Mr. T. W. Barker, Oaklands, author of "Natural History of Carmarthenshire." The admission is free. ANNIVERSARY—We understand that the English Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary, to be held on the 29th of May next, is to again take the form of demonstrating the Bible lesson, the subject this year being the Building of the Lighthouse." This is a new feature for anniversary services in this part of the world, and no doubt- it will be carried to a successful issue like the other new departures introduced into this district by the indefatigable superintendent of the Wesleyan Sunday school, Mr. J. J. Williams, Carne Villa. The deputation for that occasion will be the Rev. G. J. Chamberlain, of London. SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.—On Saturday last whilst Mrs. Griffiths, Water Street, Carmarthen (widow of the late Mr. Wm. Griffiths, who on the 4th of December last was killed through his horse and butcher's cart running away at Tumble), was on her round selling meat from the same cart the horse bolted over almost the same ground as where her husband was fatally injured, and the trap overturned near Cwmmawr, throwing Mrs. Griffiths out. She escaped injury, receiving only a severe shaking, but the trap was far more dam- aged than when it overturned with her husband. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—It is with great pleasure we record the success of Oswy Thomas, The Parade, who has very successfully completed the work of qualifying for pharmaceutical negotiation by passing the examination required. It was held the first week in March. Master Oswy, who is now apprenticed to Mr G. Phillips, has secured on previous occasions, two commercial certificates, two prizes in drawing, and a school certificate in Greek. He was only 15 last September. He was prepared for the examinations. He passed in the Old College School, Carmarthen, where he has been a pupil for two sessions. DEATH. We regret to announce the death of Mrs Mary Davies, the wife of Mr D. Cassile Davies, St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen, which sad event took place on Friday morning last. Deceased, who had been ailing for only a short time, was of a quiet disposition, and was much liked by every- one who knew her. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. The interment took place on Monday last, at St. David's Church- yard and was public for men. The Rev. T. R. Walters (vicar), and Rev. Owen Jones (curate), officiated at the church, and Canon Lloyd, Llan- punipsaint, and Mr Davies (Lay Reader), at the house. The chief mourners were Husband and children John and Hannah Griffiths, Penrheol, Ffynonwen (brother and sister); William and Thomas Griffiths and Mrs Griffiths, Llanpump- saint (brothers and nephew) David Griffiths, Bridgeud (brother); Mr and Mrs Jones, Bryngwanws (sister and brother-in-law); Mr and Mrs Davies, Green Post (sister and brother-in-law); Mr and Mrs Thomas, 71, Lammas-street (cousiu); Mr John Davies, 1, St. David's-street (cousin). A nice cross was sent by Miss George, St, Catherine- street. EASTEP. ATTRACTIONS.—Carmarthen Park will again on Easter Monday be the rendezvous of a great crowd of persons interested in sport, when a good programme of amateur cycle events and professional foot races will be contested. In ad- dition there are brass band contests, under the rules of the West Wales Association, Mr. Geo. H. Mercer, of Sheffield, being the adjudicator. As a variety turn there will be a unique performance by the Mdlle A. Hengleur's troupe of Russian poodles. At a meeting of the Town Attractions Committee on Wednesday, 16th inst., the pro- gramme for August Bank Holiday was ratified. This will include an eisteddfod, with chief choral and male voice competitions; tenor and bass duetts, soprano and contralto duetts, and the usual solos. The amount of prize money will be zC152 lls. 6d. Rev. Evan Davies, Gwauncaegur- wen, is to be engaged as conductor, and Dr. Wal- ford Davies, organist City Temple, London, the adjudicator. Mr. H. Malkin, F.R.C.O., will be test adjudicator, and Mr. Watts accompanist. Mr. T. S Puddicombe will accompany those com- petitors who appear on the platform. On the motion of Mr. J. F. Morris it was decided to pur- chase 5,000 picture postcards, with views of Car- marthen thereon, from a German firm, to be sold at a penny each. Messrs. C. H. Williams, H. S. Holmes, J. F. Morris and the Secretary (Mr. C. H. Portnell) were deputed to select the views SUNDAY INSTITUTE.—At the meeting of the Sun- day Institute, held in the English Wesleyan Chapel last Sunday afternoon Prof. M. Owen, of the Presbyterian College, gave a highly interest- ing and instructive address on "John Wesley's experience of Wales. In the course of his re- marks Mr. Owen said that when John Wesley, at the invitation of some friends, visited Wales for the first time in 1739, there was already a re- ligious movement going on, headed by Howel Harris, who had been influenced bv Whitfield. John Wesley soon found that the Welsh people liked preaching, and he came repeatedly after- wards. Mr. Owen had only time to touch on a few of the most interesting incidents in some of Wesley's many visits to Wales, but as he did so he gave the impression that he himself had an un- bounded admiration for the subject of his remarks and as he told his hearers of the wonderful effects of Wesley's preaching ,and of the marvellous vig- our and endurance of the Apostle of Methodism, who had been known in one week to cover a dis- trict extending from Cardiff to Holyhead, preach- ing twenty times, and getting wet to the skin three days out of six, the depp-seated reverence of his hearers for their founder became more and more evident. The particulars of Wesley's con- nection with Howel Harris his first visit to Car- marthen in 1763. when he preached on the Castle Green, and his (Wesley's) remarks on the excite- ment, jumping, and repetition of verses of hymns thorty or forty times over at Williams of Panty- celyn's meetings, were all thoroughly enjoyed. In his concluding remarks Mr. Owen said that Wesley did a lot for the religious life of Wales. He gave it an impulse which made for generosity in religion and dignity of service, and whilst Wes- ley was in Wales lie proved himself to Be a fine example of what the Grace of God can work in a man's life. Mr. Owen's services were much ap- preciated, and the members of the Sunday Insti- tute are looking forward for a further instalment of Mr. Owen's Wesley and Wales. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—The usual sitting of the Carmarthen Borough Police Court was held at the Guildhall on Monday, before the Mayor (Aid. W. Lloyd); Mr. Jno Lewis, Gwynfryn; Prof. W. J .Evans; and Mr. H. E. B. Richards. -Mrs Ann Morgans, Angel Inn, Carmarthen, applied for an occasional licence to sell intoxicating liquors at the grand stand and in a tent at the r'armarthen Park on Easter Monday from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. The application was granted.—The following were summoned for refusing to pay the borough educa- tion rates: Rev. E. U. Thomas, Tabernacle Villa (minister of the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel), who owed 6s.; Rev .W. D .Rowlands. Waterloo Ter- race (minister of Water Street C.M. Chapel), who owed 5s. lOd.; Geo. Howells, 7. Francis Terrace, who owed 3s. 2d.: and W. Williams, insurance agent, Waterloo Terrace, who owed 3s. 6d. Onlv W. Williams appeared in court, and he read out to the magistrates the following: We sent our men to do our will, These failed to move the upper mill A voiceless nation still must pay For creeds our hearts have thrown away. Seven years we marched around this wall, This hindrance to be one must fall; No man should block a nation's way- Ahead to God's ideal day. An order for distress was made in all four cases.— The adjourned case of Mr. Thos. Walters, clerk to the borough Education Committee, against Mrs Jane Williams, for not sending her child to school regularly, was adjourned until Easter Tuesday owing to the non-appearance of Mr. Walters and Mrs. Williams.